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When Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2020 program dropped, Benjamin Law’s play – combining real estate, mental health and trauma within family dynamics – was an immediate standout. Three emotive, sensitive topics are comically “braided”, as Law so eloquently explains, into one. The creator and co-writer of the TV series The Family Law makes his play-writing debut with Torch the Place, about a mother who can’t let go, be it grudges or objects. Law, fabulously photographed for this week’s cover by Nic Walker, says he hopes audiences find comfort in his depiction of delicate topics. ●

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“ I am Rhiannon Watt ” … co-captain of St Kilda’s first AFLW team It’s really quite a surreal feeling to be playing for

the Saints in the AFLW this year. St Kilda’s been around for 140-plus years, and they’ve got such a rich culture, so to be part of the inaugural women’s team is something I still struggle to wrap my head around. It’s pretty special. In 2018, I was drafted to Carlton from the Saints’ VFLW team. Then in the draft last April, I chose to go back to St Kilda in the AFLW. I actually came from a volleyball background – I spent over 10 years with the national team – so I didn’t really even think I was going to be drafted, given my age (Watt is 32) and late start in the sport. To even be picked up for Carlton was pretty exciting and I just took it as a real learning opportunity. It was really positive but I’m pretty happy to be back at the Saints. I was always a mad footy fan, a mad Saints supporter. My granddad Bob Watt actually played for St Kilda, my dad was a really good footy player and my uncle, he was part of recruiting for Carlton, Freo, and St Kilda. I think the first instinct is to always compare the women to the men but I think we forget that they are really different and the guys have been doing this for years and it’s ingrained in them since they were kids. To think that we have to juggle full-time jobs on the back of trying to be elite performers, it’s pretty hard to put them on the same page. I work at KPMG in resource management. Luckily I’ve got really good colleagues and people around me that are supportive, which helps. Having two jobs is a bit of a catch-22 because I’m a big advocate in having life skills and a job you can fall back on. But the flipside is wanting to advocate for women’s sport and to be equal. I’m really confident that in five to 10 years’ time the women’s game will look really different. I think the cross-coders like me will start to filter out, and we’ll start just getting core footy players come through the program who haven’t had to stop, because they haven’t been told at 13 that they’re not allowed to play with the boys. ● 2020 AFLW \ Season starts February 7. The Saints play the Bulldogs (RSEA Park) February 9.

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n a world seemingly swamped by a culture of outrage, celebrated author and TV writer Benjamin Law reckons it’s still all right to lean back and have a good laugh. It is, after all, the very mechanism he has used to earn a name as one of Australia’s brightest and polarising literary stars. He says taking the piss is part of our Australian way of life. But Law says doing it properly can serve a purpose. The man whose personal experiences growing up in a dysfunctional Chinese-Australian family earned him acclaim first for his book and then a television series has now turned his focus to the issue of mental health. It is a sensitive topic, certainly. But one Law says he is prepared to wade into. The 37-year-old suspects learning to find the light in the darkest corners of our lives could just be a platform for change. He makes his debut as a playwright this February with Torch the Place, a production focused on the life of a hoarder and the dysfunction that comes with it. Law has worked with The Lady in the Van director Dean Bryant and a cast including Fiona Choi, Diana Lin and Michelle Lim Davidson to bring the poignant comedy to life for the Melbourne Theatre Company. “I have always been fascinated by compulsive hoarding,” he admits. “It tends to affect people and communities that have been affected by trauma. “I thought it was an interesting condition that braided all the big concerns and anxieties that Australia is experiencing at the moment – mental health, capitalism gone bad and real estate. “For anybody who has grown up with the condition or is living with it now, I hope the play gives them a sense of companionship and solidarity. “I’m not trying to normalise it but remove the stigma and talk about ways to approach it.” The story delves into the life of a mother who can’t let go of anything – from grudges to household objects – and explores the impact that has on her and her family. In a nation where 1.2 million people are grappling with the condition, it is set to be a tangible insight for audiences. “I have already had people who have read the script say that this is a

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New playwright Benjamin Law picks his battles in the public arena with a shrewd sense of humour.

You gotta laugh, it’s the Law

“I do think we are allowed to laugh in the darkness and that laughter and being entertained and feeling joy can be an act of resistance in itself.”

depiction of their own family or something they have experienced,” Law says. “I don’t think it necessarily offers any solutions. But it lays out the complexities of what the disorder can look like.” At its core, he hopes the dark comedy might just prove a decent night out at the theatre. “We are talking about some pretty grim stuff but I hope what I have written is something that people can laugh over, even shriek about.” Law sees comedy as an important outlet for a society increasingly bound by opinion. But it is his take on some of Australia’s most divisive issues that has earned him an even wider following. An outspoken LGBTI advocate, Law found himself on the receiving end of fierce criticism during the marriage equality debate. But no matter the topic, Law seems happy to weather the criticism; perhaps even thriving off it. “If you do get to a position of prominence, if your

work matters, you should expect to be attacked at some stage,” he says. “The worse thing is if nobody is reacting to your work whatsoever. “I think because I am gay and because I am Asian-Australian, I’m a minority within a minority. “But I think my point is as valid as anybody else’s. “If I am advocating for young transgender people and have powerful people in the media denying they exist, I will use my privilege to stand up for them through my work.” In a 2016 Quarterly Essay, Moral Panic 101, Law explored the evolution of homophobia in Australia and how bullying of vulnerable youth remained. Then he famously became a target for trolls and an Australian broadsheet newspaper for his comments targeting MPs over homophobia. It was the kind of experience that may have prompted any writer to retreat. “It’s important to keep your perspective and maintain good humour because a lot of the time the people attacking you don’t have good spelling or grammar,” he jokes. He says his decision to block “thousands” of people on social media was merely an opportunity to exercise his “freedom not to listen” and that the occasional tussle with right-wing media personalities kept him “match fit”. There are no plans, he says, to stop elevating issues that matter but there are just as many that need no longer divide us. “There are some issues I think that need to be taken more seriously,” Law says. “On others, yeah, we need to relax. “I don’t believe we have been swamped by outrage culture and I find it ironic the people who say that are usually political commentators who have spent their entire careers writing a column a day about what they are angry about. “I do think we are allowed to laugh in the darkness and that laughter and being entertained and feeling joy can be an act of resistance in itself.” In the meantime, the author is determined to continue pursuing challenging projects. Last year he was in front of the camera for the two-part documentary series, Waltzing the Dragon, an examination of the history and current environment between China and Australia. “I feel like every year brings a new project for which I am deeply unqualified,” Law says. “I don’t think I am necessarily that ambitious … I just can’t stand being bored. “If it’s fun and interesting, I’m up for it.” ● TORCH THE PLACE \ February 8 to March 21, Arts

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THEATRE Few stars match Gene Kelly but a new show reveals more to the icon. Wo r d s

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hen biographer and film historian Patricia Ward met Hollywood’s screen legend Gene Kelly in 1985 while writing a television special on the Smithsonian Museum that he would narrate, she never knew it would lead to a six-year marriage with the star of the 1952 classic Singin’ in The Rain. “I was very ignorant about Gene and his career when I met him, which I guess turned out to be a good thing in the long run,” says Ward Kelly, who was 25 when she met Gene aged 73. Kelly invited her to his Beverley Hills home six months later to discuss other writing projects; little did she know it would be the beginning of a romance and marriage that she now travels the world talking about on stage (the couple wed in Santa Barbara in 1990).

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In a tribute to her late husband, Ward Kelly has written and presents Gene Kelly: The Legacy, sharing anecdotes that reveal a side to the Hollywood star that might not be so obvious to those charmed by his screen presence. “This is the story of a fully fleshed-out figure; an incredibly engaging guy on the screen who directed, did his own choreography, spoke multiple languages and read a book a day,” she says. “He was an economics major, a renaissance man. “Our favourite thing to do was sit by the fire and read. We’d have Frank Sinatra or Nat King Cole on the stereo. People imagine we were out every night, going to parties, but while we did that, we also loved our time together at home.” Ward Kelly feels a connection to Australia; she welcomed the Australian Ballet to her home to browse her late husband’s manuscripts and costumes. “Gene was the all around package – you might find somebody who can move like him, has his wit and charm, but I’ve not heard anybody who has the same singing voice,” she says. But she makes one exception. “Hugh Jackman is a

“This is the story of a fully fleshed-out figure ... he did his own choreography, spoke multiple languages and read a book a day.” PATRICIA WARD KELLY

song and dance man like Gene was and certainly has that smile and twinkle in his eye, ease with an audience and generosity of spirit that Gene had.” She also thanks Opera Australia’s wardrobe master Geoff Harman, who reunited her with her late husband’s shirt that he wore in The Three Musketeers. “He posted it to me as a gift. I was so touched, it’s a very special memory.” ● GENE KELLY: THE LEGACY \ February 13, Melbourne Recital Centre

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open all day, which means that anyone can go and enjoy the latest fare from Matilda’s superchef. Says Pickett: “As a little boy, I grew up in Glen Waverley around the corner, and I remember coming to Chadstone in the early 1980s when it was just a strip of shops. To see the change and have the opportunity to be a part of that is wonderful.” He describes his restaurant as cooking “Italianinspired, wood-fired food”. “It’s not as refined as the other stuff [people might know me for]. There’s a massive fire unit, so

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there’s this essence of fire and smoke and coal.” Several floors up, there’s another restaurant – Altus, featuring a custom-built chandelier made of champagne glasses, gold trimmed archways, and autumnal colours. Inside the hotel rooms, bespoke furniture aims to invoke images of European fashion houses while small touches – an exclusive Mecca box available to purchase – provide a little extra. Holism Retreat, the hotel’s spa, beckons tired visitors with its peach and neutral hues; there’s a particularly swish yoga room that’s very un-hotellike. The spa package also grants access to the hotel’s rooftop (indoor) pool, which offers panoramic views and private cabanas. As Chadstone director Fiona Mackenzie says, “On a beautiful clear day, you can see the boats coming through the heads, to the tops of the Dandenongs to the CBD – there’s nothing beating that view.” But for her, the big attraction is that “Hotel Chadstone isn’t simply a hotel stuck on a corner block in this isolated area. It’s completely integrated into this destination. It services everything. And the

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eah Purcell has been enthralled by Henry Lawson’s classic tale for most of her life. The actor, director and writer recalls how her mum would read her The Drover’s Wife (all nine pages of it) when she was a kid. The story of a woman’s fight for survival on the land clearly had an impact on Purcell. She has reimagined it for stage, a soon-to-be-released film and, now, this confronting book. Molly Johnson’s life is one constant struggle. Her husband, Joe, is often away droving livestock, leaving Molly to raise their four young children on a remote homestead. She’s also heavily pregnant with child number five, and some days Molly finds it just too overwhelming. “Bein’ closed indoors, with only walls to look at,

screamin’ restless children bickerin’ and fightin’. Nowhere for my thoughts to escape to.” Molly’s daily drudgery is broken by arrival of an unexpected visitor in the form of Aboriginal man, Yadaka. Bleeding and desperate, Yadaka is on the run from colonial authorities with few places to hide. After her initial shock subsides, Molly lets him stay and the two slowly, warily get to know each other. From here, Purcell gives this piece of classic

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hen paramedic Glenice Winter joined Ambulance Victoria in 1991, the then 23-year-old joined a cohort that had only opened itself up to women five years earlier. “In the early days, there was a really strong sisterhood,” she says. “Even though the blokes were beautiful, there was a strong bond with those old girls in the job.” Some 28 years later, that original group of women still reunites twice a year, and Winter credits a

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supportive network of friends and colleagues with helping her navigate a high-pressure job. “[Paramedics], they’re a really good bunch of people,” she says. “They’re lifelong friends and they just get your back in the truck each day. The environment can be really stressful, but it’s the people you work with who get you through.” Winter reunited with her old friend and former student Paul – a tattooed Harley Davidson rider otherwise known as Doddsy – for the second season of popular Channel Nine reality show Paramedics. It had been 16 years since they’d last worked together. “I figured out early on that Doddsy and myself weren’t on the show for our good looks,” she says. “I initially thought I’d be quite nervous filming, but we weren’t. Doddsy and I usually work on single-responder sedans … so to have the opportunity to work on a truck with one of your best mates was absolutely fantastic. The stress is halved. You could send us to anything and we loved it – gobbled it up – whatever we went to.” The two have supported each other through some

“I have delivered 13 babies. You can’t beat those days, they’re awesome. You see everything from the womb to the tomb.” GLENICE WINTER

tough times in a career that exposes workers to a “quite harsh” side of life, as Winter puts it. “He’s one of those people who, on a down day, I’d ring him and just say, ‘Hi Doddsy, how are you going?’” Winter helps organise in-field supervision and education for staff, as well as working as a singleresponder MICA (Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance) paramedic. That means she can perform more advanced and complicated procedures than Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics. “Anything that requires that level of skill or drug intervention, then they come to us.” She’s seen plenty of “hairy situations” over the course of her career, but the variety of work and the fact she’s not stuck in an office helps to keep her coming back.

“You’ll attend some really bad jobs over 30 years, but jeez you’ll also see some beautiful things. I’ve delivered 13 babies. You can’t beat those days, they’re awesome. You see everything from the womb to the tomb. You might see a lot of tomb stuff but the womb stuff, oh that’s just gold.” As well as giving her an excuse to reunite with her old friend, Winter’s thankful that Paramedics also gave her the opportunity to be a positive role model for her children. “My family absolutely love it. My children are so proud. They can’t wait to tell every single person they meet that I’m on TV. That’s who I did it for: I did it for my teenage kids.” ● PARAMEDICS \ The new season returns on February 11 at 9pm on Nine and 9Now.

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hen it came to toasting the silly season, many of us did so with an alcoholic beverage in hand. But if you plan on being social and avoiding a hangover from here on, there’s a way to keep your cool at the bar. Thanks to the arrival of boozefree spirits, you can now order yourself a gin and tonic or an Italian spritz and eliminate alcohol. Australian brands like Lyres Non-Alcoholic Spirits substitute alcohol for a quality tipple that charms with all the right notes without a blood alcohol reading. Lyres launched three years ago and has become so popular you’ll now find it at your favourite bar.

From an Italian Spritz to dry gin or absinthe shot if you must, you won’t feel like you’re missing out with a booze-free version of what your friends are drinking. According to co-founder and chief executive of Lyres Mark Livings, quitting booze needn’t make people feel nervous that they’re not being cool. ’Tis the season for Generation Moderation whose modus operandi is all about their health and maintaining it. “We know there’s many ways to avoid the booze, but not imbibing can leave you feeling conspicuous or even compromised by having to drink something very un-adult,” Livings says.

“The Lyre’s range covers the classic time-tested spirits and for the first time gives people real freedom to choose a low or noalcohol drink that still looks like you’re not missing the party.” For those not quite ready to quit the booze entirely, you can certainly find creative ways

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fractures or bad sprains, emergency help is required for more serious cases. “If you’re unsure … you should seek medical advice,” Oppy says. “And everyone’s trained: from the GP to the emergency physician right up to the specialist, to at least do that emergency screening and then give advice.” Key signs that an injury could be more serious include: the affected limb looks unnaturally bent, or pain is not subsiding. It’s fine to give kids simple pain relief such as Panadol or Nurofen, and Oppy recommends distracting them with activities. “If you do come into hospital, bring one of their special toys or dolls, or a blanket, to keep them comfortable.” At Epworth, parents can accompany their child through the whole process, right up until the point of surgery, if that’s required, which helps reduce stress.

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He avoids descriptors like “gifted”, reasoning that every child is capable of at least seeing if they’re up for the challenge of earning a scholarship. “Someone who’s really well motivated at learning, someone with curiosity, may not be performing overly well at school,” Grundy says. “Are they in the gifted category? No. “But if they come to class and listen, take notes, take advice, sometimes they can come from what you might call the middle of the pack.” Brainworks takes students through a module that covers such areas as reading comprehension, mathematics and problem solving, writing, humanities, and verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning, generally via eight weekly sessions of 90 minutes, which can be condensed if time is tight. A practice exam follows, after which Grundy or one of his team sits down with the student and parents. “We do the preparation, get to know the student, familiarise them with the work, and work on some exam strategy,” he says. “Then we talk to them about their likelihood of success.” Grundy strongly advocates that the process be as

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relaxed and enjoyable as possible, and that much can be gained even if the child falls short of the scholarship requirement. So, what are some key tips for exam preparation: DON’T WORRY ABOUT GETTING IT WRONG \ “A

big philosophy we have in my network is that we want students to feel comfortable with not getting things right,” Grundy advises. “From that, they don’t feel pressured. That can be a great learning experience. When they have confidence that they won’t be judged they can play more with the work.” DON’T GET AHEAD OF YOURSELF \ Scholarship-

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tress is part of our survival system, a byproduct of our drive to get things done, no matter how little or large. For psychologist Sabina Read, it’s vital that stress is normalised in the lead-up to a child sitting a scholarship exam – and that requires simple communication. “It’s important for parents to have a conversation with their child around what a scholarship represents,” Read says. “Any exam creates a level of stress – we’re being tested, we’re being compared to other people. It’s the representation that will create a level of stress that could be detrimental. “Does a scholarship represent the only possibility for a new beginning, or some level of education that otherwise wouldn’t be possible? For some, it represents a level of opportunity, of acceptance, of freedom. “It really depends what that representation is as to how the child thinks about the exam. Kids will join the dots if you don’t spell that out.” Reassurance is a parental go-to in times of anxiety but, as Read notes, if we could turn off the feelings of dread that can accompany significant

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“It’s important for parents to have a conversation with their child around what a scholarship represents ... Any exam creates a level of stress.” SABINA REID moments in our lives, we would. Where tension has already been heightened, simply telling someone not to worry isn’t going to help. “When you say to someone, ‘You’ll be fine, it’ll be OK’, that repeated reassurance often suggests to a child, ‘There’s something to worry about here, because Mum and Dad keep telling me not to worry’. We can do too much reassuring.” Practical tips can settle minds and pulses. In the lead-up to any potentially stressful experience – or as a daily tool to help keep us in a calm frame of mind – Read is a fan of using mindfulness apps. These include Headspace, Smiling Mind and Insight Timer, which offer 30,000 free guided meditations. Reachout.com is another online tool that offers different approaches depending on the nature of

your stress – bullying, isolation, school and study, body image, and so forth. With ReachOut Breathe you can use your phone to slow down your heart rate and rein in your stress levels. “When our breath is slow it’s very difficult to feel stressed,” Read says. “Fast breath is a stress response. It’s like we’re circuit-breaking the cycle.” Common sense is a powerful stress buster, whether through ensuring we get enough sleep and exercise, or not eating sugar and processed foods that make bodies, which are already under pressure, work even harder. Parents need to be coaches rather than dictators, working with their children to offer options around what form of exercise works best for them and when they’d prefer to do it. As stress is contagious, it’s important that parents

maintain a healthy regime around their own sleep, exercise and nutrition, and don’t feed off their child’s stress and heighten the tension in the familial air. “Be the best version of yourself when you’re supporting your child,” Read says. “Be on time, don’t rush and add another layer of stress.” Managing the exam’s aftermath also requires a practical approach, one underpinned by that preemptive conversation around expectation. If the child thinks they made a meal of the exam, that knee-jerk reassurance (“I’m sure you were just fine”) is invariably counter-productive. “If they say they didn’t nail it, sit with that, it’s OK,” Read suggests. “Parents can be too positive and reassuring, and in the process invalidate the young person’s feelings.” Finding ways of tolerating each other’s stress is key, and in this Read eschews rewarding a child simply for sitting an exam. “Giving a gift because your child has had a stressful event in their life takes away the intrinsic driver here, which is to learn and grow and stretch yourself.” ● PETER HANLON

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he new principal of Christ Church Grammar School is a relative latecomer to the world of teaching. Neil Andary spent the first 20 years of his working life in business, first running a family warehousing and distribution company and then an indoor sports centre in Adelaide. “I reached a point where my wife Dianne and I had three young children and I was looking at what direction to take next in my career. I knew I wanted to do something fulfilling,” says Andary. A school camping trip with his then eight-yearold daughter, Rebecca, set him on the path that eventually led to teaching and his new appointment at Christ Church Grammar School. “When my daughter was in primary school, I volunteered to go with her on a camping trip to the Adelaide Hills,” he says. “I was given the role of taking some of the children for an exercise session each day and I loved every minute of it. I loved working with the children. That memory and the enjoyment stayed with me and two years later I knew that teaching was what I wanted to do with my life. “From the very first lecture of my teaching degree I knew I had made the right choice.” Andary grew up in the South Australian town of Berri and went to local schools before spending his final high school year at Prince Alfred College. He returned to the school years later and spent 16 years there in a variety of roles including head of the preparatory school, deputy headmaster and acting headmaster. During this time, he helped develop a strong academic and pastoral culture within the college and was instrumental in expanding its early learning centre. He also promoted the concept of “physical literacy” for students and introduced a program that helps students work with an occupational therapist and build their core strength. “Too often today our children are entering school without core physical strength, partly because of the nature of our suburbs and the advent of technology,” he says. Andary is passionate about the importance of primary school years and their lasting impact on young minds. “The early years are often forgotten in the

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“I love watching [young children] grow and develop and seeing them become confident, competent and compassionate people.” education debate that centres around NAPLAN and ATAR scores,” he says. “There is strong evidence that the early years are paramount in ensuring our children reach their potential as learners and adults.” The range of extra-curricular activities available to students at Christ Church Grammar School was part of what attracted him to his new role. “Giving children opportunities to expand their interest in sport, languages, coding and robotics, community events and service are important in helping our children find a balanced view of life.” Andary says his core focus will be on growing a culture of trust and empathy, and supporting the

intellectual, physical, social and spiritual development of each child. “I hope to be seen as a relatable and friendly leader. Teaching is about relationships. We all want to be valued, heard and cared for. If you know your students and you value who they are and their differences then they will generally work much harder. “I enjoy having the opportunity to make a difference to young children’s lives. I love watching them grow and develop and seeing them become confident, competent and compassionate people. It’s a fascinating journey.” ● SARAH MARINOS

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The long, hot summer is a resilience test for this haven in the Riverside Estate. No matter how ferocious the outside temperature, this place keeps its cool. The pool sparkles, tall trees dapple the terrace with sunshine and the rose garden is a hundred blossoms strong. Unusually for a convenient address – North Balwyn village is two blocks away – it’s the seclusion that enticed the owners to settle here 20 years ago. “I love that I can spend my time isolated from the rest of the world,” says Ken, the man of the house and founder of its rose garden. “I can work in the garden, sit inside and look at the garden, feel shielded from our neighbours by the plants, and I really feel like I’m in the bush.” There’s a touch of Tudor in the corbelled roofline of the 1940s house, yet this renovated, two-storey, solid-brick classic is ripe for the 21st century. Good times and good sense are the keys to its floor plan, where communal and private spaces offer parents and kids plenty of room to entertain friends. A bay-window living room flows to a dining room and a study opens to the garden. The granite kitchen has a french door to the poolside verandah. Hardwood floorboards and beige carpets create a certain chic underfoot. Five bedrooms include the ground-floor main suite and second bedroom. In the garden, a rear studio is a sweet spot for creative endeavours. Roses adorn the front garden, which has a lawn beside the driveway and double garage. The living room has a glass-front fireplace and french

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Marcus Martin (1893-1981) was known as a ‘‘society architect”. But that epithet seems to diminish his achievement as a designer of elegant, practical residences such as Caslake House, in a pretty court off Punt Road. The renovated two-storey house has three main living areas, including a sitting room (fireplace) and adjoining study. A second living room has a bay-window dining area. In the rear wing, open-plan living, dining and games areas have french doors to the north-facing garden designed by Kate Seddon. Three first-floor bedrooms include the main suite, with a northerly balcony. Also up here are two bathrooms and a studio/fourth bedroom. ● ALISON BARCLAY Agent: Abercromby’s, Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Price: $8 million-$8.8 million Private auction: February 25

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Montmartre set the gold standard – and the trend – for the Toorak style of downsizing with panache. Oak parquetry counterpoints travertine, polished marble, crema marfil and granite finishes in this opulent, first-floor apartment, which enjoys the leafy benefits of Woodside Crescent at the northerly rear. The residence (via private lift) has three double bedrooms with en suites; the main has a walkin wardrobe. The open-plan living and dining area looks magnificent in oak below a semi-recessed ceiling, with french doors to the north-facing terrace. The stone kitchen has Gaggenau appliances. A laundry, powder room, and security ensure effortless luxury. ● ALISON BARCLAY Agent: Rodney Morley Pty Ltd, Rodney Morley 0418 321 222 Price: $3.65 million Private sale

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This ground floor residence has been designed by Jolson Architecture and Orchard Piper to accentuate space and flexible living requirements. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliders are a key feature of the open-plan living and dining zone, opening onto a wraparound Rick Eckersley-designed garden and offering seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The main bedroom, with en suite, also has easy access to a private outdoor area. White interiors emphasise the residence’s modern design, particularly in the kitchen with its stone benchtops and a butler’s pantry. Located moments from Prahran Market, Toorak Road and Fawkner Park. ● PORTIA CONYERS-EAST Agent: Jellis Craig, Andrew Macmillan 0418 142 252 Price: $2.7 million-$2.9 million Expressions of interest: close 5pm, March 5

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Sitting on over a hectare of land, this contemporary residence has a range of living spaces to cater for a modern family’s needs. Part of a gated community with only two other properties, No.2 Gilels Way features a landscaped wraparound garden, floodlit tennis court, swimming pool, spa and pool house with attached bedroom. A porte cochere welcomes guests, who are sure to gather in the outdoor entertaining zone located at the heart of the home. A large family with multiple vehicles will appreciate the property’s two double garages and a triple garage. There is also a workshop, home theatre, main bedroom with sauna, library and rumpus room. ● PORTIA CONYERS-EAST Agent: Kay and Burton, Andrew Hines 0400 630 630 Price: $4.95 million Private sale

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Located in the peaceful inner-city suburb of Burnley, this charming property brings together period features with modern styling. A well-lit walkway with ceiling roses and a high arch leads to three stylish bedrooms, one of which could be turned easily into a study. The main living area flows seamlessly into a meals and kitchen area, fitted with 2pac cupboards and Euro appliances. In summer, make the most of the deck and paved courtyard, while on cooler evenings there are fireplaces in two of the bedrooms and living room. Close to the CBD, the Yarra Trail and public transport, this cosy home offers both a peaceful oasis and all the benefits of city living. ● MEGAN WHITFIELD Agent: Marshall White, Davide Lettieri 0414 018 707 Price: $1.3 million-$1.43 million Auction: 2.30pm, February 15

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Private, airy and refined, this Surrey Hills property offers the chance to call part of a tightly held pocket of eastern Melbourne home. It features a cosy 1930s brick exterior, with contemporary interior styling, including restored period features, Tasmanian oak floorboards and an open-plan layout. High ceilings and a modern extension create a lightfilled space, with a seamless transition between living and dining areas. The kitchen comes equipped with Caesarstone benchtops, a butler’s pantry and high quality appliances making entertaining simple. Make the most of the private deck in the warmer months, accessed through bifold doors and soaked in sunlight. ● MEGAN WHITFIELD Agent: Marshall White, Tim Mursell 0419 800 709 Price: $1.795 million Auction: 11.30am, February 15

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Auction Saturday 22nd February at 12:30pm View Thursday 12.00-12.30pm Saturday 11.00-11.30am

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LARGE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH NORTHERN BALCONY AND PARKING Harmoniously balancing quality & convenience, this contemporary, spacious two bedroom apartment delivers every lifestyle advantage in a premium Prahran location. Move straight-in or a blue chip investment opportunity. Offering: • Light-filled north facing living & dining to balcony • Separate kitchen with timber benchtops, mosaic tiling & large window flooding the area in light • Two large bedrooms, each with built-in robes • Well appointed bathroom with bath • Laundry facilities • Separate w.c. • Off street car space

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ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections

Saturday 15th February at 10:00am Wed 12.00 - 12.30pm Sat 10.00 - 10.30am Michael Tynan 0430 163 902 Nicholas Kaine 0477 555 097 305 High Street Prahran 9520 9000

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Azure 13 Burton Street, Dromana Claiming Port Phillip Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most awe-inspiring vista with 180-degree views spanning The Heads, city skyline and Dandenong Ranges, this stunning Dromana residence on 894sqm (approx.) is just a short stroll to the beach. Designed for entertaining, the light-filled four-bedroom, three-bathroom home features a gourmet kitchen, state-of-the-art cinema room, fully-equipped bar with kegerator and an alfresco deck with a built-in barbecue and cafĂŠ blinds. Overlooking the magnificent panorama, the palatial master suite flows onto a private terrace where you can watch ships sail by and bask in the tranquil surrounds. Other highlights include a home office, Sonos surround sound system, security alarm with cameras, double garage and boat/motorhome parking. Auction Saturday 7th March at 2:30pm Inspect Saturday 8th February 12-12:30pm Nicholas Lynch 0411 121 356

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THE LOCAL DIRECTORY SUMMER 2020 BATHROOMS

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beautiful bathroom with a complete design, build and project management from Melbourne’s smartest bathroom renovator. Guaranteed start and finish dates or we pay you. Call now for an award winning interior designer to visit you. Contact: 1300 662 838 Showroom 77 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne www.smarterbathrooms.com.au

DECKING

HERITAGE FENCING & GATES

DeckSeal Deck care & maintenance professionals. We specialise in the restoration & preservation of timber decks & screens. Deck sanding, cleaning & sealing, concrete cleaning & sealing. Residential & Commercial. CONTACT: 1800 DECKCLEAN (1800 332 525) www.deckseal.com.au

BLINDS

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

window furnishing experts specialising in the supply and installation of shutters, roller blinds, soft furnishings & awnings! Email: info@ap-shutters.com Contact: 9818 1133 www.ap-shutters.com

electrical installations: Extensions/ Refurbishments, Stove/Oven/Hot Water Repair, Switchboard upgrades, House Rewires, TV/Phone/Data, Safety switches. Free quotes. 24 hour service. Lic 17824. Contact: Jason 0411 300 772 www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au

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BOOKKEEPING

First Class Accountants Qualified

CPA and CGMA, Claire from First Class Accounts - Hawthorn helps local businesses owners reach their financial potential, providing bookkeeping (MYOB, Xero, Reckon One and QBO), payroll and management accounting services. Book a meeting for one hour free consultation now. Contact: 0497 131 419 www.firstclassaccounts.com/hawthorn

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Bracken Blinds & Shutters Specialises in designing quality window coverings for the home, office or builders/ architects on time and within budget. Showroom: 391 Camberwell Rd, Camberwell, or let us come to you. Contact: 1300 884 838 or 9882 3332 www.brackenblinds.com.au Cost Less Decor Blinds Designer Quality Factory Direct. Free quotes. Plantation Shutters, Roller Blinds, Curtains and Awnings. Servicing all of Melbourne. 5 year Guarantee. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Contact: National Hotline 9379 0123 www.cldb.com.au HANDYMAN

J.L Hutt Electrical Specialising in all

FENCING Websters Fencing Building quality fences in Stonnington and Booroondara since 1982. Websters fencing provides a tailored and reliable service, with the experience to ensure quality and longevity of your fence. We specialise in boundary fencing. Please call Les Webster between 7am and 7pm for a quote. Contact: 0417 356 608

Handyman, small job specialist, all maintenance, defects and repairs works, minor construction and demolition, kitchen/ bathroom refurnish refit works, plaster restoration, tiling, carpentry, painting, grouting, accredited waterproofing. Expert troubleshooting. Contact: Chuck 0438 702 988 12392880-LB30-18

for Emu Wire Industries. Heritage woven wire and gates, powdercoated in 8 standard colours. Also available in galvanised finish. Gates available in 7 different pedestrian and driveway styles. Contact us to speak to your local distributor. Contact: 1300 360 082 Email: sales@emuwire.com.au www.emuwire.com.au

Chuck Lau Home Improvements Handyman, small job specialist, all maintenance, defects and repairs works, minor construction and demolition, kitchen/bathroom refurnish refit works, plaster restoration, tiling, carpentry, painting, grouting, accredited waterproofing. Expert troubleshooting. Contact: Chuck 0438 702 988

Assured Tree Care Pty Ltd

We take pride in giving our clients the best level of professional Arboricultural services to meet their needs. We have a holistic approach to the value and care of trees and their addition to the landscape. We are experienced, qualified and insured arborists. Contact us for a free quote. Contact: Russell 0411 257 793.

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Assured Tree Care Pty Ltd We take pride in giving our clients the best level of professional Arboricultural services to meet their needs. We have a holistic approach to the value and care of trees and their addition to the landscape. We are experienced, qualified and insured arborists. Contact us for a free quote. Contact: Russell 0411 257 793 facebook.com/assuredtreecare www.assuredtreecare.com.au

SECURITY PRODUCTS

Crimsafe Protect your Home and Family. Hi-light Group, Melbourne’s premier manufacturer and installer of CRIMSAFE security products. Doorswindows-Enclosures. See showroom: 44/125 Highbury Road, Burwood. Free measure and quote. Contact: 9808 9559 www.highlightdirect.com.au

Windows 1 We specialise in the supply and installation of replacement windows and doors – timber, aluminium or PVC. Our staff are fully qualified ensuring quality work. No job too big or too small. Member of MBA and HIA. To replace your old, tired, rotting windows please call us for a free, no obligation measure and quote. Contact: 9703 1530 www.windows1.net.au

ELECTRICAL SERVICES J.L Hutt Electrical

Specialising in all electrical installations: Extensions/ Refurbishments, Stove/ Oven/Hot Water repair, Switchboard upgrades, House Rewires, TV/Phone/ Data and Safety switches. Free quotes 24 hour service.

Lic 17824. Contact: Jason 0411 300 772

First Class Accounts

Qualified CPA and CGMA, Claire from First Class Accounts Hawthorn helps local business by providing a full range of bookkeeping services using MYOB, Xero, ReckonOne & QBO Book for your one hour FREE consultation Contact: Claire 0497 131 419.

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Deck care & maintenance professionals. We specialise in the restoration & preservation of timber decks & screens. Deck sanding, cleaning & sealing, concrete cleaning & sealing. Residential & Commercial Contact: 1800 DECKCLEAN (1800 332 525)

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CURTAINS AND BLINDS Bracken Blinds & Shutters

Bracken Blinds specialises in designing quality window coverings for the home, office or builders/architects on time and within budget. Visit us at our showroom or let us come to you. Contact: 1300 884 838 or (03) 9882 3332 391 Camberwell Road, Camberwell

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HERITAGE FENCING & GATES Emu Wire Industries

Where Quality Counts, Look For... Heritage Woven Wire & Gates are Powdercoated in 8 standard colours. They are also available in a galvanised finish. Gates come in 7 different pedestrian and driveway styles. For your local distributor please call Contact: 1300 360 082 or 9308 5599.

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Protect your Home and Family. Hi-Light Group, Melbourne’s premier manufacturer and installer of CRIMSAFE Security Products. Doors - Windows Enclosures. See showroom 44/125 Highbury Road, Burwood.

Free Measure and Quote. Contact: 9808 9559

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A COLLECTION OF ONLY 12 EXQUISITE ARMADALE HOMES FROM $1.4 – $5M Overlooking the verdant Orrong Romanis Reserve, Pavilion epitomises the essence of parkside luxury, with all of Armadale’s peerless amenities located right on your doorstep. Each residence has been crafted to the finest detail, with the option for purchasers to work directly with the architect to create a home uniquely tailored to their needs.

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