Domain Review Stonnington & Boroondara - June 28, 2023

MY MELBOURNE JACKALOPE’S LOUIS LI

LUME

FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS SHINE

TRAVEL RETRO HOTELS TO TAKE YOU BACK

KATE CEBERANO

40 YEARS OF SONG

I’m no stranger to a pub gig. When I was in my teens and early 20s, I was a singer in bands in Perth – playing many a room with sticky carpet and vinyl chairs. But my days on the stage were numbered, as they are for many young hopefuls. Not so for our cover star, Kate Ceberano. Most will know her hits in the ’90s, but the singer and songwriter’s rise to pop stardom was certainly not instant, and she spent years playing pubs and rooms from Doncaster to St Kilda. After 40 years in the business, Ceberano is not done gigging – whether in a country pub or a grand theatre. She shared some of her memories with us. ●

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STAR TREATMENT \ Let the kiddos live their celebrity fantasy at a special screening of Pixar’s Elemental, with a red carpet and a Kez’s Kitchen treat. July 1 at Classic Cinemas Elsternwick. ● classiccinemas.com.au

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Retro relaxation

The Kyneton Springs Motel KYNETON

A Palm Springs-inspired motel channels the Calidesert in the much cooler climate of central Victoria. There’s an abundance of attention to detail at The Kyneton Springs Motel. From the electrifying pink neon sign to the kitsch decor, it’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a contemporary twist.

Each of the 20 curated rooms is so Instagramworthy your friends will wonder how you got there first. Deluxe bathroom products are impressive, as are the fast Wi-Fi and access to streaming services essential for the FOMO traveller.

There are retro fit-outs wherever you turn. Guests can enjoy a cocktail in the pastel-hued shade of The Patio, grab a bite from the diner-inspired menu at Cathie’s Kiosk or browse the gift shop.

“We are determined to remain affordable so guests can maximise on the unique vibes,” says owner Catherine Foote. “The goal is ... creating a space that is accessible, fun and with a little bit of luxury.”

Sunnymead Hotel AIREY’S INLET

In the heart of Airey’s Inlet, this gorgeous 1980s hotel has modern retro accents and beautifully styled rooms, complemented by a heated pool and Sunnies pool bar.

The manager’s residence of the old Lightkeeper’s Inn has been turned into Indie Spa with a bath house attached. Dine in at the Indian-inspired Santara Restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights, or grab a takeaway or room service on other nights.

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River Drive Motel GIPPSLAND

On the Tarwin River in the heart of South Gippsland is where you’ll find this new five-room, self-contained motel. It’s been restored with a modern design and a clever nod to Australian nostalgia.

The interiors are inspired by the couple’s design background – think a palette of eucalyptus greens, earth tones and wattle golds with decor that fuses polished chrome, corduroy, cork and Victorian plantation hardwood furniture and joinery.

Astor Hotel Motel ALBURY

This family-owned and operated hotel in Albury underwent a multimillion-dollar reboot in late 2019, reworked by architects Techne, who were behind the makeover of The Espy in St Kilda.

The striking retro facade makes you feel like it’s The Brady Bunch meets The Jetsons. Here you’ll find gourmet pub-style food and 28 beers on tap. The rooms have been renovated in keeping with the hotel’s makeover.

These destinations deliver both nostalgia and Insta-worthiness.

Words JANE ROCCA

The Kyneton Springs Motel is both fun and luxurious.

Lighting the way

The art and culture of First Peoples enter the iridescent digital world in Connection , the latest show from the team at The Lume – best known for digitising the artworks of Van Gogh and Monet & Friends to create immersive, multi-sensory experiences.

The Lume’s newest exhibition features paintings, photography and video works themed across earth, land, water and sky, with original artworks projected across 3000 square metres of gallery space.

Each work is enhanced for the digital age, and images move, swirl and flow as you move through the space.

From landscapes to portraits and drone footage, Connection fuses the traditional with the contemporary to show the multifaceted art of Australia’s First Peoples.

It includes works by contemporary Indigenous artist Sarrita King, who first painted the lightning strikes she saw in the Northern Territory as a 17-year-old.

“I became known for my lightning work,” says King, who is the daughter of artist William King and the sister of Tarisse King, who is also exhibiting here.

“I love to paint the energy of the big storms that sweep over the Top End, and I was in awe to see how these works have come into the digital space at The Lume,” King says.

“What I love about the digital gallery is that those who walk through the exhibition can feel the storm rolling over them.

“My works are juxtaposed with the rich colours of the landscape I paint in,” she adds. “Viewers are taken on a journey through Connection

“I love how the works are punchy and vibrant as when I first painted them. There are times you want to cry in this exhibition, others when you want to dance or you find your mouth wide open in awe. It’s like a workout of soul.”

Another series, Ancestors, features works depicting King’s reflection on those who came before her.

Renowned Sydney-based artist Kate Constantine – known as Konstantina – also joins The Lume’s Connection . The proud Gadigal woman of the Eora nation is passionate about her language and sharing stories through her contemporary works.

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She reimagines the dot paintings of centuries past, using acrylics, ochre and natural pigments to create her highlysought-after work.

She’s booked out for commissions for the next three years and is heading to Paris in September to exhibit her work.

Konstantina says having her work seen in spaces away from traditional galleries is a thrill in itself, and that showing at The Lume is an exciting era for art expression.

“We have a massive referendum coming this year … and have had some gnarly discussions around it,” she says.

“What I love about this exhibition is that it’s all about the joy of what our culture is about and it’s for all Australians. This is the opportunity to ask all of Australia to walk with us.” ●

CONNECTION

Features nearly 650 works from more than 110 First Nations artists – an unprecedented number together in one show –giving them a platform to share their stories, perspectives and enduring culture passed down through generations. Along with Sarrita King and Konstantina, the artists include Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Tommy Watson, Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Lin Onus, Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi and Michelle Possum Nungurrayi.

Art from First Nations people is set to inspire and illuminate at The Lume.

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Endless passion

Kate Ceberano walks down memory lane as she celebrates 40 years in music.

Memories flood back to Kate Ceberano almost every day as she goes about her life in Melbourne, mostly when she passes a venue she’s performed at – and there are quite a few of them.

“From Lower Plenty to Doncaster to venues like The Harp in Kew and The Palais in St Kilda, there isn’t one venue in Melbourne I haven’t played in,” Ceberano says.

Now the 56-year-old singer and songwriter is celebrating 40 years in the music business with a new album, My Life is a Symphony with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, an illustrated memoir titled Unsung to be released in November and, of course, more performances.

“I’m very nostalgic,” Ceberano says. “There is not one time when I drive past [a venue she’s played] and don’t recall what it was like for me back then and where I am today.

“Who would have thought? What was it in me to keep going?”

As a child Ceberano always knew she wanted to be a singer.

“I was chasing a dream from the minute I could open my mouth and ask for it,” she says.

Ceberano grew up in the eastern suburbs with two brothers, her mother Cherie, who she says has been an incredible support, and her father Tino, who was a karate superstar.

Students who idolised her father used to come and visit the family home, so she got used to the concept of fame early.

“We would have hundreds of students coming to the house to see Dad, so I understood celebrity before celebrity was a thing,” she says.

Ceberano would consume music whenever she could, and that included making the trip from Doncaster to Elsternwick on a Saturday morning to see whichever international act was playing on Countdown on the day.

It didn’t take long for her to start living her musical dream. At 14, she got her big break on national TV.

“The show was called Search for a Star and it was like The Voice of that era and Molly Meldrum was on the judging panel,” she says.

“I won the Battle of the Bands at 15 and then started going and playing gigs around that age, from the Grainstore and Inflation in the city, to the Mount Erika Hotel in Prahran, and so many others.”

School took a back seat, and Ceberano was playing multiple gigs a week – a professional singer and recording artist by the age of 16.

She ended up singing in bands that would open for superstars such as The Church and Divinyls frontwoman Chrissie Amphlett.

She even busked at the Bourke Street Mall, sometimes going home with a bucket full of cash.

By the time she was 17, she bought her first car, an Alfa Romeo Spider.

“It was amazing,” she says of those early years. “I would have my brothers, who were a couple of years older than me as chaperones, and they would drive me to and from the gigs.

“Sometimes my grandpa would pick me up if it was late at night. Nobody thought twice about the fact that I was underage.”

Ceberano joined the pop/funk band I’m Talking, which had a huge hit with Trust Me in 1984. The band broke the mould for the Australian music scene at the time, which was heavily focused on pub rock.

Since I’m Talking, Ceberano has barely been out of the limelight.

From hugely successful albums such as Brave, starring in the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1992 to winning Dancing With the Stars in 2007, there isn’t much she hasn’t done.

She played a sell-out concert with the MSO at the Arts Centre’s Hamer Hall in May this year, where she got a standing ovation, and says it’s another place that takes her back in time.

“I met Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the causeway under the Arts Centre – these venues have been the home of some of the most pivotal moments of my career,” she says.

Sitting at one of those iconic Melbourne venues, The Espy in St Kilda, Ceberano says she will never forget the days where it all began. For her, Melbourne was the epicentre of the inspirational ’80s in Australia.

“I travelled around with a posse of so many people who had high hopes, and who have gone on to do great things,” Ceberano says.

“Martin Grant the fashion designer was my friend, [fashion designer] Theresa Liano was a great Melbourne person, [restaurateur] Maurice Terzini and [chef] Guy Grossi. It was just such a great era in Melbourne.”

Fast forward four decades, and Ceberano has her husband Lee Rogers and daughter Gypsy by her side.

Another concert with the MSO at the Melbourne Town Hall in September has already sold out, but Ceberano will be playing smaller gigs around the country, still lapping up life on the road – a true survivor.

“I am proud,” she says. “I love the term survivor when it comes to my career, because I hope it is a good example to others.” ●

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Words LUKE DENNEHY ● Photos KRISTOFFER PAULSEN

“I was chasing a dream from the minute I could open my mouth and ask for it.”

MY MELBOURNE

The mastermind behind Jackalope and Black Star Pastry reveals the high points of his city.

Words JANE ROCCA

Louis Li is the man behind the iconic Mornington Peninsula luxury accommodation Jackalope and the avantgarde cakes of Black Star Pastry, which has opened its third store, located in the former Money Order Office in Driver Lane in the CBD.

“With the new store we wanted to realise a quintessential laneway experience,” Li says.

Li’s fave cakes are the OG strawberry watermelon and the new rose and pistachio croissant.

“The team and I took months in order to realise this croissant,” Li says. “The flaky croissant dough filled with strawberry and rose cream, dipped in

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strawberry chocolate then sprinkled with rose petals and pistachios, wowed our audiences both visually and taste-wise.”

Li plans to reopen Rain Room at Jackalope Pavilion later this year – it attracted more than 100,000 visitors before the pandemic.

He says he loves Melbourne for its resilience, vibrancy and convenience.

“After spending two years overseas, a lot of exciting new concepts have opened … Melburnians are so supportive of the businesses,” Li says.

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Fave retail

Incu is more than menswear, it’s a holistic lifestyle store too. When I am in Melbourne, I wear a lot of elevated basics for work. With all the emerging international labels that the store carries, you will always find a good balance between being comfortable and stylish. My recent purchase here includes a Junya Wantanabe patchwork jacket and Nike x Ambush sneakers.

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Fave restaurant

Right now it’s Gimlet . I always love to show visitors around Flinders Lane and have been a fan of Andrew McConnell’s culinary creations. Gimlet ticks all of my boxes – the classicism and nostalgic beauty of the interior, and menu, makes guests feel so familiar from the very first impression. I recommend you try the wood-roasted lobster in saffron rice and rouille. Also highly recommend the steak tartare, which is only available at lunchtime.

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Fave galleries

My favourite galleries in Melbourne are Anna Schwartz Gallery and Neon Parc I love contemporary conceptual art, and both galleries have the finest representation of both international and Australian artists with the most advanced perspectives. Some unforgettable moments include Chiharu Shiota’s Absent Bodies and Emily Floyd’s Icelandic Puffins at Anna Schwartz, and Jon Rafman’s (an upside-down rendering of avra kehdabra – the

Confidence that motivates them.

Hebrew phrase from which “abracadabra” is derived) and Dale Frank’s It’s Such a Perfect Day at Neon Parc Gallery.

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Fave cafe

Patricia Coffee Brewers on Little Bourke Street – although it has a tiny little standing space and barely has any seats, I like its singularity – one thing and one thing only. The baristas and staff are so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. My go-to is a flat white using a seasonal espresso blend.

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Fave bar

I am obsessed with the minimalist cocktails at Byrdi. The cocktail menu is constructed with extreme precision and outstanding aesthetics. I like the complexity behind the simplicity; some elements took months to preserve, ferment and clarify. Thus, it always delivers a strong sense of time and seasonality.

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At St Michael’s every student is the star of the show.

Michael’s holistic approach to teaching, learning and caring, encourages all our students to be confident and tenacious. Motivating them to chase their goals, whatever they might be.

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FEATURE HOUSE

CANTERBURY \ 46 HOPETOUN AVENUE

Canterbury’s golden mile precinct has secured a reputation as one of Melbourne’s most covetable neighbourhoods, thanks to its leafy streetscapes and stunning houses on sizeable blocks.

This house confidently takes a seat at the golden mile table, with period charm galore and no heritage overlay.

More than 800 square metres host a four-bedroom house behind a tuck-pointed facade, a sunny brick patio and plenty of opportunities to enjoy easy indoor-outdoor living.

From the front, the veranda, resplendent in tessellated tiles, opens into a long hallway.

Upon entering the house, a formal living room and dining room are to the right. There’s a cast-iron fireplace in the living room, which brings a touch of cosiness to this part of the house. Head through the dining room to find a leafy patio out the back, perfect for an al fresco retreat. Both rooms also offer glimpses into the leafy front yard.

Also up the front of the house is the spacious main bedroom, which opens through a walk-in wardrobe to an en suite. Two further bedrooms are deeper inside the house, both with built-in wardrobes and one with its own en suite. The rear of the house is a modern, open-plan area for the family to enjoy. Here you’ll find the meals and living areas and an entertainer’s kitchen. There’s timber cabinetry and a stone-topped bench, all beneath a soaring cathedral ceiling.  Other highlights include beautiful floorboards throughout, a dedicated laundry and a central family bathroom with a bath. There are also delightful period features such as intricate ceiling roses and broad cornices.

The sunny rear brick patio is an ideal place to enjoy the outdoors, as is the spacious backyard. The garage, which is accessible from Grange Avenue, offers secure parking for two cars.

This is an ideal prestigious family abode, with many of Melbourne’s top independent schools within reach. Maling Road shopping, Canterbury station, Canterbury Gardens and Camberwell Junction are also nearby.

Period charm, lots of space, a leafy streetscape and a prime location? There’s a reason this part of the world is known as the golden mile. ●

ANDERS FURZE property@domain.com.au

Agent: RT Edgar, Annabelle Feng 0409 384 144

Price: $4.6 million-$5.046 million

Auction: 2.30pm, July 8

FINAL WORD

“THIS HOUSE HAS AN ATTRACTIVE TRIPLE-FRONTED FACADE AND DEEP NORTH-FACING FRONTAGE TO THE PEACEFUL, PLANE-TREE-LINED GRANGE AVENUE. IT’S IN CANTERBURY’S EXCLUSIVE GOLDEN MILE PRECINCT ON A BIG CORNER BLOCK.” ANNABELLE FENG – AGENT

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TOORAK \ 24 CLENDON ROAD

There’s nothing that needs to be done except move in, given this double-fronted period property has been fully renovated. The established family home sits on a tree-lined street, and the fitted home office and main bedroom enjoy these leafy views, which include a landscaped front garden with a pond. The remaining accommodation is in a wing at the rear, where there are views to be had of the heated swimming pool. In between, daily life takes place in the expansive formal

living and dining rooms, plus a sizeable informal equivalent that is anchored by a gourmet Miele kitchen. Paved and private poolside al fresco dining adds to the lifestyle convenience, as does abundant built-in storage, a garden shed and a secure carport. ● JOANNE

BROOKFIELD

PRAHRAN \ 17 EASTBOURNE STREET

PRAHRAN \ 11 MACKAY STREET

Agent: Kay & Burton, Oliver Booth 0413 975 723

Price: $4.2 million-$4.6 million

Expressions of interest: Close 5pm, July 11

Tired of panning for what feels like fool’s gold every weekend? Then you may want to stake your claim with this treasure, which has its origins in the Gold Rush era. Since then, it’s been modified into an ideal inner-city pad, where you can easily mine the delights of nearby Chapel and High streets. Light and bright, the modern interiors are on a single level, although there is potential to extend upwards (STCA). A north-facing rear courtyard offers al fresco dining in private, while

inside, is a well-equipped kitchen with Bosch appliances, stone benchtops and a casual meals area, in addition to formal living and dining rooms – the latter which could also function as a third bedroom or office. ●

JOANNE BROOKFIELD

This property’s location is hard to beat. It’s both in a quiet neighbourhood and exceedingly close to everything from Prahran Market to Hawksburn station and Chapel Street. Downstairs is for living, upstairs is for sleeping. The front porch opens onto a large entry, a cellar and laundry. The rear of the property hosts the open living and dining area and kitchen, all bathed in northern light and opening onto a pergola-covered rear terrace overlooking the north-facing rear garden. The first floor

hosts the main bedroom with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe, two other bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and a central family bathroom. It all makes for low-fuss, easy living. ● ANDERS

FURZE

MALVERN EAST \ 37 WARLEY ROAD

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Agent: Jellis Craig, Jodie McCarthy 0438 072 055

Price: $1.2 million-$1.3 million

Auction: 11am, July 8

Agent: Marshall White, Dean Gilbert 0418 994 939

Price: $1.7 million-$1.87 million

Auction: 10.30am, July 8

Brimming with period charm is this Edwardian home, or so you might think from the box windows with leadlight details and the fretwork of the facade. However, a renovation has transformed both form and function within, creating contemporary interiors and adding new heating, cooling and hot water service, equipment for the solar heated pool and paving. The kitchen has been treated to a suite of Miele appliances, including an induction cooktop,

pyrolytic oven and combi steam oven, to further entice families into this large, double-level home. A flexible floor plan provides accommodation, work or study options, while agent Tim Brown notes “the terrific full-width double garage” and its built-in shelves, which provide extra storage. ●

JOANNE BROOKFIELD

Agent: RT Edgar, Tim Brown 0417 766 778

Price: $2.8 million-$3.08 million

Auction: 11am, July 8

With breathtaking views and luxurious features, this stunning half-floor penthouse is situated at the top of Hobson's Bay Apartments and was designed to maximize natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. With three bedrooms including a lavish master suite, this residence offers a truly remarkable living experience from the highest point in Middle Park, with panoramic views of the bay, city skyline, and the picturesque Dandenong Ranges.

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THE LOCAL DIRECTORY

WINTER 2023

CARPETS/CURTAINS

Harkness Interiors (inc Thomas O’Keeffe) Wool carpet specialists. For all your needs for carpet, shutters, blinds, curtains and timber and hybrid flooring. Quality products with quality workmanship.

Contact: 9830 4172 www.harknessinteriors.com.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, Safety switches. Free quotes. 24 hour service. Lic 17824.

Contact: Jason 0411 300 772. www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au

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

RESTAURANT

Moti Mahal Tandoori Indian Restaurant

We specialize in regional, North Indian and Tandoori dishes. Serving Malvern for 38 years! We cater for all occasions.

Group bookings welcome.

230 Glenferrie Road, Malvern

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Contact: 9509 2931 www.motimahalrestaurant.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. (By appoinment only). Free measure and quote.

Contact: 9808 9559 www.highlightdirect.com.au

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