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25 54 16 CONTENTS 13 Icon- Jenni Purdy 16 Cover Story Our golden girl, Margot Robbie 19 Skool Daze – Prominent Gold Coasters talk about school days 22 Snap Happy – Gold Coasters snapped with celebrities
Fashion 25 Gold Coast Glamour 28 Pacific Fair – Luxe List 30 Gold Rush 36 Designing Woman - Liz Clift 42 Jewellery – 5th Avenue, a family affair
Reviews 47 Female friendly apps 48 Books – Hottest new releases 50 Movie Reviews – What’s on at Event Cinemas 54 JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa – Discover paradise in the heart of Surfers Paradise
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41 Passionate people 88 Finance with Renee Polden 92 Gold Stars – Nathan Hedger and Riely Saville 94 Business – Seven ways to grow your business 96 Legal – Navigating your separation
Lifestyle 44 Cheers! – Cocktails and wine to sip on 64 Recipes – Saturday Night Pasta 68 Recipes – Food for the Soul 86 Reno Rules – Daniella Winter takes us through one of her projects 90 For Him – Latest products for our men 104 Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty feature 114 Royal Class – Princess Yachts welcomes the Y72 116 Motoring – Gold Coast Jaguar Big cat purrfection
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14 Events Calendar 24 Best Dressed – Elly McLean
72 Discover dining at Oracle Broadbeach
52 Giveaways – Great prizes up for grabs!
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102 Horoscope and Astrology with Nellie McKinley
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78 Hair Rescue – Replenish & hydrate
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THE TEAM
Welcome FROM KATE
During lockdown, I, like many others, had time to look around and evaluate what my life was about and how to go about achieving the things that were really worthwhile. One of those was re-launching a magazine that had always been close to my heart – Gold Coast Panache Magazine. Speaking to my good friend Jenni Purdy, who was the original founder over 20 years ago, she was thrilled and delighted about the idea. So here we are, loud and proud about this new direction. For those who don’t know me I have lived on the Gold Coast for nearly 35 years. I finished my schooling here, went to university here and then lived in Japan for two years. (Yes, I was the only blonde living there at the time which was a lot of fun.) After that adventure I moved back home and started a sales and marketing career with Sea FM and Gold FM where I worked for 17 years. There was a valuable lesson I learned when I first applied for a position in radio. Kim Bending, who would become my first boss, remembered that I had called to see if I got the job, (I didn’t). However he was blown away that I had cold-called him to check and not long after I was fortunate enough to join the team. I am putting it out there - I love the Gold Coast with a passion. It is impossible to imagine living anywhere else and with my family, husband Simon and children Bailey and Zoe, we are here forever. We are great believers in giving back and to that end I have started a group called Gold Coast Wonder Women. It is a forum to help women connect and help each other in our city. There are very successful events being held consistently with the proceeds going to our charity of choice, The Gold Coast Community Fund. Over the past 10 years, events that I have staged have been the largest contributor of funds year in year out to this uniquely local charity. My father John, who sadly passed away a year ago, once said to me “Success will kill the haters, go and do what you are great at and that’s everything”. It is advice I have lived by ever since. I am particularly proud of what has been achieved with the launch of the new Gold Coast Panache Magazine. It has something for everyone. A wonderful fashion spread, social photos from all the major functions, and a dazzling spread on the new JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa. Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty have a wide range of the best properties for sale plus there are an array of recipes, books, health advice and so many other delights to enjoy. I hope you enjoy the read – it is a magazine designed for you. Finally a quote from the legendary Michael Jordan - “You never know what you can accomplish until you try.”
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COVER: Margot Robbie at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA. Stock Image by Chris Pizzello Editorial credit: Chris Pizzello/Pool/Shutterstock POOL IMAGE: JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa PUBLISHER AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kate Bennett GRAPHIC DESIGN Panache Design Co CONTRIBUTORS Peter Flowers • Suzanna Costello • Rebecca Baird • Olivia Scott • Felicity Cohen • Katrina Sanguigno • Cindy Butler • Azra Kujovic • Bianca Dye • Belinda Dawes • Susan East • Deb Kells-Roach • Thea Jeanes-Cochrane • Kimberley White • Liz Clift • Jenni Purdy • Nellie McKinley • Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty • JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa • The Oracle • Helene Omeros and Charles Millard • Princess Yachts • Gold Coast Jaguar • Elly McLean • Juliet Bell • Danielle Winter • Renee Polden • Leschen Smaller • Abbi Golightly • Courtney Hancock • John-Paul Langbroek • Catherine Fitzsimmons • Damien Anthony Rossi SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Damien Anthony Rossi Annie Noon ~ Fotoforce Regina King and Peter Flowers photography Vethaak Media ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Phone: 0419 909 925 kate@goldcoastpanache.com.au EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES kate@goldcoastpanache.com.au. MEDIA REQUESTS kate@goldcoastpanache.com.au. ACCOUNTS Cara Briggs: cbriggs@omb.com.au BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Elizabeth Austin IT AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT Bailey Bennett and Zoe Bennett DISTRIBUTORS Dr Peter Widdowson • Dr Drew Cronin • Hairart Boutique • Gold Coast Private Hospital • Currumbin Clinic • 5th Avenue Jewellers• OMB Solicitors • Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty • JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa • Sonia Stradiotto • Liz Clift • Pacific Fair • Mortgage Choice • Element Business & Accounting Solutions HEAD OFFICE PO Box 8875, Gold Coast Mail Centre Q 9726 Phone: 0419 909 925 Email: info@goldcoastpanache.com.au www.goldcoastpanache.com.au
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JENNI PURDY Nothing has pleased Jenni Purdy more than seeing her good friend Kate Bennett take over ownership of the Gold Coast Panache Magazine. For close to 16 years it was her ‘baby’ and she can watch as Kate and her team take the publication to new heights.
“It’s impossible” said my pride. “It’s risky” said my experience. “It’s impossible” said my reasoning. “Give it a try” whispered my heart. Those words describe exactly how I felt with every issue I put together of my former Magazine the ‘GOLD COAST Panache’ magazine. And what a glorious, wonderful, amazing ride it was. We became Australia’s longest running monthly regional publication during the fifteen and a half years I owned and operated the magazine. My job description was simply - “THE BOSS”. During this time due to my passion for the Gold Coast and its people, I
formed so many wonderful business relationships. When I sold the publication in 2009 I continued to do some work for Channel 9’s Sixty Minutes, News Limited’s Sunday Mail and also for good friends of 36 years Kate Bennett and Elizabeth Austin who publish SLIM and Label Magazines. With that long association and history, I was absolutely thrilled to receive a phone call from Kate Bennett informing me that due to the fact it was not being produced anymore and the name was available, would I have an issue if Kate registered the name and produced it? “Not at all,” said I.
Today I have a wonderful, new life in a completely different field and give Kate my total support and blessing, because I know she will put her heart and soul into creating a wonderful new product. Words can’t express how thrilled I am about the relaunch of the magazine I loved so much. So to Kate and the Gold Coast Panache magazine I say, ‘Je lève un verre à ton succès’. Or to translate into English, ‘I raise a glass to your success’… Champagne of course.
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Le Dîner en Blanc, promises to be an unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty, food, wine and celebration, Join thousands of locals all dressed in white at a secret venue revealed at the last minute on the Gold Coast. Ensure you register to secure your ticket and experience a night you'll never forget. See website for more details. goldcoast.dinerenblanc.com
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COVER FEATURE
FROM SOMERSET COLLEGE SCHOOLGIRL TO WORLD STAR If you wrote a script detailing the stratospheric rise of Margot Robbie and submitted it to a producer as a plot line, it would be passed over as simply too far-fetched. Born in Dalby on Queensland’s Darling Downs she spent her formative years on the Gold Coast attending Somerset College. Her first foray into making movies was when she was cast by Aash Aaron in the low budget thriller ‘Vigilante’ in 2008 and another role in ‘I.C.U’. Before then she had limited knowledge of acting, her main performance highlights were at a circus school she attended at the urging of her mother.
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With limited experience she made the bold step, at the urging of friends and her then agent, to apply for a role in ‘Neighbours’. She was accepted and starred in the popular soap until 2011 where she learnt about her craft and the discipline required to be a hardworking actor. Her naiveté was revealed in an interview years later when she was surprised to discover that some of her co-stars were married with children and that it was possible to have a successful career and life as an actor. She also confessed that getting that role on ‘Neighbours’ was probably going to be the biggest thing in her career.
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That attitude changed when some of her cast mates went to Los Angeles to try their luck and after weighing up her options she also took the plunge. Impatient for success she harangued her agent to help her and his advice was be patient, save money and learn the ropes during pilot season. There were of course other hurdles to overcome. First and foremost was that as a born and bred Queenslander her strong Aussie accent, while considered cute by Americans, was not going to cut it in the industry. She went to a dialect coach who helped her lose that ‘bush twang’ and trained her to sound like an American. Her talent and drive helped because very quickly she was shooting a pilot in New York City. For a young woman who thought the Gold Coast was a ‘big’ city when compared with Dalby, the culture shock must have been enormous. The big break came when she was cast in TV series ‘Pan Am’, a fictional portrayal of the lives of a flight crew
based on the popular American airline. While it didn’t last as a series it did give her prominence which in turn had her cast in her breakthrough role as Naomi Lapaglia, the wife of Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’. Her screen stealing role and the sight of her purring towards Leonardo electrified audiences and suddenly she was the name on everybody’s lips. If there is one year that would have to rank as the moment it all started happening both professionally and privately it would be 2016. She appeared in ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ and lit up the screen as the bubble gum popping, baseball bat wielding mischief maker Harley Quinn in ‘Suicide Squad’. It was also 2016 that she married Tom Ackerly, a British assistant director she had met on the set of ‘Suite Francaise’ in 2013. Their relationship had blossomed away from the flash lights and gossip magazines until they held a surprise wedding surrounded by close friends and family in Byron Bay.
That union was also the start of Lucky Chap Productions, they formed with Josey McNamara and Sophia Kerr, which had as its main focus promoting female stories featuring female writers, producers and directors. The movie ‘I, Tonya’ was one of those productions with Margot in the lead role of Tonya Harding and for which she received the first of her two Academy Award nominations. Other projects by Lucky Chap have included the TV series ‘Dollface’ and the 2020 release ‘Birds of Prey’, a $75 million project with Margot reprising her role of Harley Quinn. Besides the Oscar nominations Margot has also been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards and five BAFTA Awards. To show how far she has come in such a short time she listed as being one of the world’s highest-paid actresses in 2019 by Forbes Magazine. If you are a believer that thoughts or wishes can manifest into reality, then Margot’s role as Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ will emphasise that belief. The iconic director has long stated that he only intends to do 10 movies and this was to be his ninth. She famously wrote him a letter asking to be considered for any part in the upcoming shoot. In an interview with Quentin in Vogue she outlined part of the reason for the unconventional approach. “I had wanted to write the letter for years and years and years. Because I’d heard you were going to do 10 movies and I couldn’t bear the thought I would miss the boat and never see what one of your film sets was like: I needed to figure out a way to get on to set. Maybe LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 17
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I could even hold a door in the back of a scene,” she laughed. “But at the same time I wasn’t really in the right position to reach out to Quentin Tarantino and say: ‘Hello, my name is Margot and can I come visit your sets?” For his part, there was never any doubt as to who would play the role. “I’m not thinking about who is going to play Sharon at all, because for me there was no number two – it was you,” said Quentin. “You suggested her in so many different ways and you can more than hold your weight in this gigantic triangle that I’m trying to carry with three leads to tell the story. But this was the year you exploded and were now the most popular actress in town. It was something like within two weeks of me finishing the script, having it typed up, and out of the blue I get a letter sent to my house and it’s from you. I’m like, ‘What?!’ One minute I’m thinking about you and then I get this letter. In it you expressed that you’ve been a fan of my work for a long time – you and your whole family – and you say: ‘I just want you to know if there’s something you’d like me for, just let me know.’ It was damn near romantic the way the letter was written because it was so great. It was exactly what I wanted to hear. I couldn’t believe the happenstance of it all. Within a week we got together and were talking.” That was validation in the industry on an epic level – one of the most admired directors in Hollywood had nominated her as someone he really wanted to 18 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
work with in his penultimate film. The level of fame and control she had in all aspects of her life both professionally and personally was at an all-time high. During her rapid rise to the top she had worked with and more than held her own with some of Hollywood’s biggest names. In 2015 she had appeared alongside Will Smith in ‘Focus’ as a grifter learning the high stakes hustle. Then ‘Suite Francaise’ with Michelle Williams and Kristin Scott, ‘Z for Zachariah’ starring Chris Pyne and then a cameo role in ‘The Big Short’ about the GFC and the subsequent stock market crash. She received great reviews for all her roles and was as ever pushing forward to garner further experience and widen her choice in parts. ‘Whiskey Foxtrot Tango’ about life as a war correspondent in Afghanistan and the historical role of Jane in ‘The Legend of Tarzan’ soon followed. Her choice of characters and how she portrayed them were important to her and she explained about playing Tarzan’s sidekick.
she impressed all by the way she conducted herself on set and managed to steal the film in many respects by her wrenching portrayal. If any one project showed exactly how she had come since her first foray onto a film set on the Gold Coast it was ‘Birds of Prey’. She wanted to make an all-female, action film and approached Warner Bros. and then spent three years developing the project. This quote sums up her attitude. “I’d been thinking for quite some time how there was a real gap in the market for a female ensemble action film. And I love action films, and I think there’s a misconception perhaps subconsciously for people: action films are for dudes, girls don’t really like them. Which is just not true. So I knew I wanted to find that, and help put that on screen somewhere.”
“I definitely didn’t want her to be a damsel in distress, I just wanted her to be actively finding a way out of the situation. I didn’t want her to be sitting around waiting for someone to come save her but also to be, in the meantime, fixing the problem herself.”
Now 31, she has come a long, long way in 10 years but with that global success she has managed to maintain that Australian laid back, unruffled approach to life. No histrionics or diva insecurities – do your job, make sure everyone is moving forward with you and get it done as efficiently as possible.
For someone who sees herself as anything but a bombshell, she closed out the decade in a depiction of sexual harassment at Fox News ironically titled ‘Bombshell’. Starring alongside Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman,
As one of her co-workers said, “She is more than happy to share a trailer if it means someone else will be more comfortable.” Margot Robbie may be a genuine superstar, but she has both feet planted firmly on the ground.
NOW & THEN
skool DAZE Suzanna Costello Where did you go to school? Somerset College, Class of 2003 Favourite subject? Drama/Theatre Arts Favourite teacher? Mrs Priest, my pastoral care teacher. She was more like a school mum. Did you get any awards? I got the International Baccalaureate Award for Theatre Arts Higher Level. My classmates voted me “most likely to become a roadie.” It’s been almost 18 years and I am still not sure what to do with that. Sports or academic? Neither, Arts. Did you love school and why? I adored school. Not just the education process, but my actual school. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful group of friends, who are still my closest friends to this day and most of our children are now at Somerset College together. Somerset was a very high achieving school which supported me to step up my game, they started me on a lifelong pursuit of achievement and education. Best friend? Can I be greedy and have a few? Cara Tamandl, Ashley Phillips (nee, Harrison) Amanda Appel (nee, Freeman) and Anya Robbie. What did you want to be when you left school? My first degree was a Bachelor of Arts (Double Theatre Major) - I had my sights set on the stage. Being a litigation lawyer is not that different, right? Is life how you thought it would be or better? It is certainly different. My career obviously went on a major detour into the law from being a theatre kid. The people that I met at Somerset (as a student and now as a parent) were and remain to be the reason my life is better than I thought it would be when I was 16.
Attending school and getting an education is an all-important part of shaping us for life’s journey. We asked some prominent women for their memories from their time in class during those formative years.
Olivia Scott Where Did You Attend School? I am from Sydney so Ravenswood School for Girls up to Year 9 and then my last two years were at St Ives High School for Years 10 – 12. Favourite subject? Home Science - I still can’t cook, but I love eating so that was a bonus. I can sew on a button, but that’s about it. Favourite teacher? Mr Carragher and Mr Ramsay - both Maths teachers (my worst subject) and Stan Heuston (English), we were allowed to call him “Stan”, unheard of in the 80’s. We studied ‘Hotel California’ and learnt every word to the song. We all thought he was the coolest. I’m Facebook friends with all of them. Best memory at school? I really loved school. I had some great friends and most of the teachers were pretty good. My friendship group was a mixed bag of crazy, amazing people and I’m still in touch with a lot of them. Academic or sporting achievement? I won “The Sunshine Award” at the end of Year 12 (a made-up award of course, but I didn’t care, I still was very proud). I also won a running race when I was about 8 years old, but that was a bit of a Steven Bradbury moment. I was ridiculously proud of my blue ribbon. What did you want to be when you grew up? I’ve always had a love for radio so I’m glad I followed that path, even though I detoured a few times. Is your life now what you expected it to be? Life is pretty good!!! I have great family and friends and a job I love. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 19
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Courtney Hancock Katrina Sanguigno Where Did You Attend School? Mansfield State High School In Brisbane. Favourite subject? My favourite subjects were Catering and Home Economics. I absolutely loved cooking and sewing. I enjoyed being involved in some of the events at school with my catering class. Favourite teacher? Mrs Box who was my Catering and Home Economics teacher. She was the best and a few years after graduating, when I was working in Events at Movie World, she contacted me to ask me to come back and do a talk to her current catering students. Best memory at school? Being involved in the High School Musicals – BATS & Man of Steel. I also loved being able to do roller skating as a sport at Mt Gravatt Skateway. Academic or sporting achievement? I was awarded the Year 12 Catering Award. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to work in 5 star Hotel management. I did my work experience in Year 11 at the Gold Coast International Hotel (now QT Gold Coast). I managed to get a job there from that work experience at the end of Year 12. I worked my way into food and beverage management through the hotel training programs. I remember seeing the marketing/P.R. women at the time and realised that I wanted their job. That began my interest in all things marketing/P.R. Is your life now what you expected it to be? The last few years have been very difficult and challenging both physically and emotionally, but overall my life now is more than I ever expected it to be. I have always been very driven and goal oriented and I have ticked off many of the professional and personal goals I set myself in high school.
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What schools did you attend? For primary school I went to Mary Help of Christians in Sawtell and then switched to John Paul College in Coffs Harbour for High School. Your favourite subject? Physical Education and anything to do with sport. Favourite teacher? Mr Larkins Best memory at school? Making so many beautiful friends most of whom I still have as friends today. Academic or sporting achievements? Sportsperson of the Year in High School. Did you love school and why? I loved seeing my beautiful friends every day. Also the teachers I had each year were extremely supportive of my Ironwoman dream. Plus I absolutely loved the school dress-up socials each month. What did you want to be when you left school? I am so lucky to be able say that I am doing exactly what I wanted to be doing when I left school - an Ironwoman. I actually became a professional athlete when I was 17 and still finishing my last year at school. Is life how you thought it would be or better? My life right now is what I had always dreamed it would be, so I feel blessed to be living my childhood dream every day.
NOW & THEN
Kim Ross
Felicity Cohen
Where did you go to school? I attended Southport State School until year 5 then St. Hilda’s from grades 6-12.
Where did you go to school? Lauriston Girls School in Armadale, Victoria.
Favourite subject? I loved Speech and Drama.
Favourite subject? Drama was something I loved followed by English.
Favourite teacher? Mrs Wilson who taught me art. Did you get any awards? Nothing outstanding. I was Form Captain of my class most years and was a prefect in my final year. I loved speech and drama and performing in the school plays. I was middle of the range academically and in sport. I enjoyed them both but wasn’t a shining star in either arena. Did you love school and why? I really did love school because of the friendships, the classes and hanging out there. In fact the lines became blurred as to whether I was a day girl or boarder. I was lucky I suppose that they were a fantastic group of girls, who are still my friends and I still treasure them to this day. What did you want to be when you left school? A school teacher. Is life how you thought it would be or better? I never really thought out how life would be but it has turned out to be great. I just turned 50 and after a few health concerns, I am just happy to be alive to enjoy it. I have a doting husband, a gorgeous family, and a beautiful group of friends. What more do you need?
Favourite teacher? Mrs Cheeseman who taught me in Grade 5. Did you get any awards? I won piano competitions and also some awards for drama and debating. Sports or academic? Academic. Did you love school? I did; especially the great friends I made and the many opportunities that occurred. I was also fortunate enough to go to boarding school overseas when I was 14 years of age. It was a great experience. Best friend? Caroline Marshall What did you want to be when you left school? An actress or journalist. Is life how you thought it would be or better? Life is nothing like what I had expected. I could never have written this script. We are all shaped by our life experiences and the connections with the people we encounter along the way. The twists and turns and rollercoaster ride of life has been extreme in many situations and moments of my life. I have learnt to always grow from the experience; good; bad; horrific or indifferent. I’m grateful for where I live for; having the courage to pursue my dreams and blessed to have my two incredible children.
Rebecca Baird Where did you go to school? I went to a high school in Toronto, Canada called AY Jackson. Favourite teacher? My favourite teacher was Bella Kovarsky who taught dance. Favourite subject? My favourite subject was science, especially chemistry. Did you receive any awards? Not that I can recall. How did you get to school? I literally walked 20 minutes in snow up to my knees, in minus 20c temperatures, to get to school. What did you want to be growing up? I spent most of my childhood training in classical ballet by the same teacher that taught Mikhail Baryshnikov, and dreamt about becoming a ballet dancer in the National Ballet School of Canada. I became a lawyer instead. Is life how you expected to be? No, it’s so much better than I expected!! I can’t believe that I got lucky enough to be stranded on this paradise island called Australia! LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 21
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Azra Kujovic and Chris Hemsworth “This was taken at the Byron Bay home of Chris and his wife Elsa Pataky. It was during a shoot for TAG Heuer of which Chris was a global ambassador. A really lovely, down to earth couple.”
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Cindy Butler and Kendra Wilkinson – “I met Kendra (one of the stars of Girls of the Playboy Mansion) at Palazzo Versace. She was out here filming ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here.’ We chatted for a bit and she was super lovely and so nice.”
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Belinda Dawes and Mike Tindall – “I try not to take selfie’s with celebrities but couldn’t resist this one with Mike Tindall at the Magic Millions Polo. The marquee was teeming with celebs."
Kelly Osbourne and Bianca Dye – “I was working for NOVA at the time and they asked me to cover the red carpet interviewing all the stars for the ARIA awards. I worked my butt off that night interviewing the stars. There was a lot of research involved and I was really nervous as it was my first big gig but I really connected with Kelly.” 22 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
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Mike Tyson with Kimberley and Richard White – “While in Las Vegas we decided to announce our pregnancy with twins and went with the theme of ‘The Hangover’. In true Hangover style we included Caesar’s Palace, baby T-Shirts from the movie and managed to get Mike Tyson in on it. He actually got very excited about it which was funny and our little baby announcement, that we did for fun, blew up and this photo went viral.”
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Paul Hogan and Susan East - “Bob (East) and I were attending ‘G’Day USA’ in Los Angeles. Miley Cyrus was on a table nearby with Liam Hemsworth and I managed to get a photo with Paul Hogan who was part of the ‘mock’ Crocodile Dundee advertisement for Tourism Australia that went viral. There were so many talented Australians there – Margot Robbie plus Bruna Papandrea from Big Little Lies, and so many more.”
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Thea Jeanes-Cochrane with Sheppard – “This is taken before the historic 2020 AFL Grand Final at the ‘Gabba in Brisbane. Amy, Emma and George Sheppard were the headline act for the entertainment. It was an ambitious pre-game and half time show with just five weeks to plan in a Covid world, but I was so proud, alongside the AFL, to showcase 11 Australian artists and bands, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, a 35-piece Student Drum Line, 300 performers, Indigenous performance groups from across Queensland, Surf Life Saving Queensland, and a beautiful choir.” LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 23
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My styling and dress hire business One Fine Day Dress & Accessories hire has evolved organically from its inception in late 2018 from a collection of curated dresses hand-picked because of their cut, fit and uniqueness. It was born from my endless love of dreamy fashion and an eye for romantic dress designs from unique feminine designers. It has progressed now into a very busy styling and hire go-to for many of the best dressed and fashion savvy ladies of the Gold Coast. I have a bevy of local beauties I style on a weekly basis. I cater for all their fashion needs right through from best dressed race wear looks to the most coveted invite only gala ball events. A recent highlight for my business was an exclusive collaboration with Sonia Stradiotto Couture, stocking her elegant and glamorous ball gowns for our beautiful Gold Coast women to hire. Sonia’s luxury gowns are mostly one off runway pieces with incredible detailing and exquisite beading and they are only available exclusively through One Fine Day for hire.
DRESS: SEQUIN NEEDLE & THREAD DRESS HEELS: CARVELA GOLD HEELS HAIR: BLOW DRY BY MARCUS EDWARD SALON BRACELETS: HERMES CLICK H & CARTIER LOVE BRACELET HANDBAG: ST ODDITY HANDBAG WITH PERSONALISED HARDWARE EARRINGS: ONE FINE DAY STYLE LIMITED EDITION PINK CRYSTAL BOWS
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I have personally curated my collection of dresses and accessories which I am proud to say sets me apart from other hire companies. Every dress, every accessory look is chosen by me and usually with a beautiful friend or muse in mind. My own personal style is what drives my decisions, but also I strive to create a style that flatters a women’s shape and enhances her femininity so that the dress makes a statement when you enter a room. Every women has a different body shape and personality so the key is to find what suits them and create a unique look for them that will make then the ‘belle of the ball’ no matter the occasion. It’s a wonderful journey, from the first appointment to the final fitting, that will take them through to an event and beyond.
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LEFT PAGE: From the top. GUCCI Dionysus small shoulder bag $3,900, LOUIS VUITTON Sunglasses $685, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Boots $1575, TIFFANY & CO Diamond Hinged Bangle $32,900, BVLGARI Serpenti Forever Bag $4,020, GUCCI Marmont mini bag Bag $3160. RIGHT PAGE: From the top. TIFFANY & CO Circle pendant $11,600, GUCCI Jackie 1961 medium tote bag $3300, TAG HEUER Watch $8750, TIFFANY & CO Ring $9,400, MAX MARA Clutch $2730, BVLGARI Serpenti Viper rose gold bracelet $12,500, LOUIS VUITTON Capucines MM Bag $8,600.
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1. Svala Didi Clutch Mini Metallic Gold Piñatex® $270 www.svala.co. 2. Gold mirror placement bodycon dress $240 www.asos.com.au. 3. Mini Crushed Tube Hoops, from $280 www.hollyryan.com.au. 4. Tony Bianco Gold Sandals $199.95 www.tonybianco.com. 5. Sass and Bide Magic Moment Cape $370 www.sassandbide.com. 6. MAC Dazzleshadow $40 www.maccosmetics.com.au. 7. Luxury Palette Pillow Talk Eye Shadow $80 www.charlottetilbury.com. 8. Organic ID Tag from $430.00 www.hollyryan.com.au. 9. Short Soft Gold Dress $375.00 www.sandro-paris.com.au. 10. MIU MIU Eyewear $422 www.sunglasshut.com. 11. Vivier Slide Strass Mule Mustard Top Shot from $2,230 www.rogervivier.com. 12. MAC Prep + Prime Fix $36.00 www.maccosmetics.com.au. 13. Zara Clutch Bag $69.95 www.zara.com. 14. Saga Full Cup Plunge Bra Lemonade $129.95 and Saga Thong Lemonade $79.95 www.simone-perele.com.au. 15. Order Of Style Labra Top in Black and Gold $589.00 www.orderofstyle.com. 16. MAC Dazzle Highlighter in gold $54, www.maccosmetics.com.au. 17. Crop Tee, Gold $219 au.swfboutique.com. 18. Furla Tote Bag $359 www.furla.com. 19. Oroton Amber Cuff $99.95 www.oroton.com. 30 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
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From a rural upbringing on a sheep station near Geelong, Liz Clift moved to the Gold Coast as a young girl and became a fashion force in her new home town.
WHAT IS YOUR FIRST BIG FASHION MEMORY? My formal introduction to the world of fashion was at the age of 17 when I was accepted to enter the Gold Coast Fashion Awards. I won every section including the prestigious Gown of the Year award. Sir Bruce Small made the presentation and invited me to not only join the promotion team of the Gold Coast Visitors Bureau, but to design a collection of resort wear for his interstate promotional tours. This proved to be beneficial as one of the garments was “slightly” see through and made the front pages of major newspapers. Sir Bruce was ecstatic and invited me to open a boutique at his exclusive Isle of Capri shopping Centre. 36 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
YOU HAVE SPENT MOST OF YOUR LIFE ON THE GOLD COAST. WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE BACK THEN? I was born in Geelong and grew up on a sheep property in Lovely Banks. I moved to Surfers Paradise when I was 12. My parents Harry and Lorna Brough owned Surfside 6 Holiday Apartments on the beachfront in the heart of Surfers. I missed my tomboy lifestyle on the farm but soon adapted to throwing on a bikini and surfing. I finished my schooling at St Hilda’s and was a regular at Saturday morning detention….for a number of reasons but mostly playing hooky to be a bikini girl extra in all of the movies being shot in and around the Gold Coast at the time. Growing up on the Gold Coast in
the late 60’s early 70’s was heaven on a stick. We all knew each other and it was so safe. There were great venues, cabarets and home grown entertainers. The Bee Gees attended the Surfers Paradise State School for a short time. The town had a heart and there was a real sense of community. DID OUR LAID BACK, BEACH LIFESTYLE AFFECT YOUR DESIGN AND RETAIL PHILOSOPHY? I fell into design simply due to the climate. You needed very little fabric and could run up a bikini or dress and wear out to the beach or a party an hour later. My clothes were quite Avantgarde - Mary Quant meets Woodstock. I was inundated with orders and at the age of 19 was wholesaling to local boutiques. DID YOU HAVE ANY FASHION MENTORS? My mentors then were three wonderful women - Ivy Hassard, Helene Walder and Paula Stafford.
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YOU STUDIED IN PARIS – HOW MANY YEARS, HOW DID THAT COME ABOUT AND WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON YOU LEARNED IN THAT TIME? I sold my Liz Brough Design Boutique on the Isle of Capri when I was 22. My first husband Peter Speirs and I opened a courtyard restaurant in Orchid Avenue in the heart of Surfers Paradise. We were known as one of the leading eateries. I catered for hundreds of clients each day and managed my wholesale design business but still wanted so much more. I talked Peter into sub-leasing our restaurant and joining me in Paris while I studied at The Paris American Academy Ecole de Beaux Arts. I felt like I was really coming alive - some of my tutors where Karl Lagerfeld, Sonia Rykiel and Chantal Thomass. Karl encouraged me to follow my passion for fashion and to hand over my role in the restaurant and focus on designing full time. One thing I remember him saying is to always retain a sense of humour in my work. My time there has proved to be quite successful as they have invited me to come on board as a guest lecturer. I am now their Global Ambassador. After Paris I had two children, Andrew and Michelle. We sold the restaurant, Peter and I divorced and I then concentrated on designing uniforms for International Hotels, Luxury Resorts, costumes for stage shows, wardrobes for movies. I married Bill Clift from Chattanooga Tennessee in 1990 and had another son Brandon. We travelled regularly to USA. I sold my Couture and Ready-to-wear ranges in Beverly Hills, West Palm Beach and Honolulu. Our fashion shows were spectacular, and complete sell outs. Fabrics were from Paris and Zurich with many of them televised.
My son Brandon and I spent a full day with him at JT’s home in Florida. One of my great joys is being able to include my daughter Michelle Massey and son Brandon Clift in my journey with JT Foxx. He and his team are coaching us all. If only I had this opportunity when I was at their age. YOU ‘RETIRED’ FOR A VERY BRIEF TIME AND THEN FOUND THE JT FOXX ORGANISATION. WHAT IS THE MAIN FOCUS AND HOW HAS THAT CHANGED YOUR OUTLOOK ON BUSINESS AND LIFE? Four years ago I semi-retired, I closed my Boutique, Liz Clift International, and opened an exclusive showroom in Bundall to showcase my European imported designer labels. By chance I came across JT Foxx at a Robert Kiyosaki sales event in 2018 and he blew me away. I have worked for myself since I was 17 and listening to JT I realised how much more I had to learn. Since then he has invited me to speak on stage in South Africa to over 1,000 young entrepreneurs, and I’ve also done testimonials in Istanbul, Dubai, Sydney and Brisbane. He invited me to interview Brooke Shields on her fashion line and also Hollywood star Vince Vaughn - both events were in L.A. in front of 2,500 people. If someone had told me four years ago what my life would be like now I wouldn’t have believed it. Brooke was a sweetheart and Vince turned the interview back on me, which he thought
ANY ADVICE FOR A YOUNG PERSON STARTING OUT AS A FASHION DESIGNER? I mentor young fashion designers and always say fashion is more than a drawing. Start at the bottom and learn from the cutting room floor. It is easy to sit back and design and pay someone else to make the pattern but you must know the industry inside and out. Passion is the key, you simply have to have it. Study all great designers past and present. Live and breathe fashion. Be aware of what people are wearing in the streets. Follow fashion bloggers. Create your own style. DO YOU HAVE PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? Hopefully travelling again soon with my husband Bill and family. To resume my fashion shoots on the Turkish Riviera and to continue my work as Global Ambassador for The Paris American Academy. I was honoured to be invited to join the Fashion Council Queensland by Liz Golding. I am part of an amazing team of Fashion Professionals with a focus of putting Queensland on the map with all things fashion. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 37
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Passion is a powerful driving force. When you’re a passionate person, you wear your heart on your sleeve. Being passionate person is challenging, sometimes heartbreakingly so. It means you lead with your heart, and you put it on the line more often than most. JOHN-PAUL LANGBROEK MP Member for Surfers Paradise, Shadow Minister for Seniors, Communities and Disability Services, Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
I would love to shout this from the rooftops - I love where we live! I was born in The Netherlands and the family came to the Gold Coast when it was a small, disjointed town of 30,000 people. We lived in Nobby Beach and Southport (what is known as Chirn Park now before it became very trendy). My sister Kate, who has a high profile radio career and is also a regular on The Project and The Panel, and I went to Burleigh Heads State School. My father was a teacher there whilst Mum was an Avon lady. After completing my dentistry degree at the University of Queensland, I went to London where I met my wife Stacey. After spending three years in the UK, we decided to return and our three children were born here. We set up dental practices in Surfers Paradise and
Ashmore which we ran until 2014. I was always interested in politics and in 2004, I was elected as the Member for Surfers Paradise in the Queensland Parliament. It’s been a great privilege to represent the local community, to work on behalf of all Gold Coasters, and to make it the best place to live, work, play and raise a family. Having travelled extensively around Queensland, Australia and the rest of the world, I proudly never miss a chance to spread the word wherever I go about about the best place on earth -‘The Fabulous Goldie’. Ours is a New World city filled with great people who live and work in a beautiful and safe environment. We are a true melting pot of migrants and locals welcoming all who come here and are prepared to ‘have a go’.
CATHERINE FITZSIMMONS Territory Business Development & Relationships Manager, Currumbin Clinic
I am currently the Territory Business Development and Relationships Manager for the Currumbin Clinic. It is a long way from my first job at Sanity Music when I was 15. (There are still some songs I can’t listen to that were played on repeat.) It did teach me about customer service and being organised for work. That was fun as a teenager but the best job I had before working for Currumbin Clinic was as an Area Manager at Aldi. I loved having the autonomy to discover my skills and capabilities and I worked with some great people from around the world too. My career to here has taken a few different paths but I became a registered nurse (RN). That was inspired by my Nan who was also a RN. She had such a caring nature while being so strong and independent in everything she did. She passed on some great advice to me that I still think of everyday.
I have been asked for my best life and business advice and it is twofold. Try and find something to be grateful for in difficult times and in business if you can create a great work culture, staff will always go above and beyond. (I am tempted to say ‘Fake it ‘til you make it’ as a joke!) My move to the Gold Coast was in 2004 from Melbourne when my then boyfriend was here. That relationship didn’t last but I loved it so much I stayed here and ended up meeting my husband. I have made so many great friends and really love what I do at Currumbin Clinic so my life is good. I do have an unfulfilled ambition which is to write a non-fiction book but that will have to wait until my children are a bit older. I was asked to finish this sentence for this article. Life is …. And my answer is ‘Always manageable with amazing girlfriends and champagne!’ LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 41
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JEWELLERY
5th Avenue History and total dedication to the needs of the customers matters. Which is why 5th Avenue Jewellers in Capri on Via Roma has been successfully operating its unique family business for close to 50 years. Founded by Bill and Pam Hannaford in Adelaide in the 1970s, the family business moved to Surfers Paradise in 1984 then moved to Pacific Fair in 1993 where after graduating from St Hilda’s school, their daughter Nicole joined her parents. Her love of gemstones and design lead her to study and she now has a Diploma of Gemmology and is a fully qualified and registered Gemmologist and Valuer. Nicole married Darren Daley, manufacturing jeweller, Gemmologist, Diamond Technologist and Registered Valuer, and together they now run the store.
Theirs is a unique skill set with 5th Avenue Jewellers servicing their clientele with select items of jewellery from around the world. With a distinctively different, highly personal, approach to customer care, every detail is covered in bringing a client’s ‘dream’ item into reality. Only natural gemstones are sold in store, a visit to 5th Avenue Jewellery is a unique shopping experience. Be it a redesign of a favourite piece or a special ‘one off’ creation, Nicole and Darren have the knowledge and skill set to make timeless, exceptional pieces that will last a lifetime.
Capri on Via Roma, Isle of Capri P: 07 5538 6611 www.5thavenuejewellery.com.au
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DRINK
CHEERS!
Girls just wanna have cocktails… Get in the mixing mood and make these at home.
SELECT SPRITZ The Original Venetian Spritz Ingredients: 3 Parts Prosecco 2 Parts Select 1 Splash Soda Water 1 Large Green Olive Method: Pour cold Prosecco into a wine glass over ice. Add Select, a splash of soda water and gently stir together. Garnish with a green olive and enjoy in good company.
MR CONSISTENT Mr Consistent is a premium handcrafted cocktail mixer that features only the freshest ingredients. Each mixer is made with love so you can drink consistently amazing cocktails anywhere. Their passion is to bring you great quality cocktail mixers to make it easier for you to shake up a store with family and friends. They source fresh juice from local companies and use traditional recipes that create a perfectly balanced cocktail.
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GULLIVER’S COLLINS Ingredients: 60ml The Botanist Gin 30ml Lemon Juice 15ml Sugar Syrup Top with Soda Water Lemon Wheel for garnish
WONDER WOMAN Cocktail INGREDIENTS: 1 oz. bourbon 1 oz. aged rum ½ oz. Campari ½ oz. triple sec ¾ oz. pineapple juice
Method: Add gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup to glass, churn and top with soda water. Garnish with lemon wheel.
½ oz. lime juice ½ oz. grapefruit juice ½ oz. cinnamon syrup 3 dashes bitters 1 mint sprig
METHOD: Combine all ingredients except mint in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig. FOR THE CINNAMON SYRUP
THE BOTANIST G&T Ingredients: 30ml The Botanist Gin Top with Fever Tree Tonic Water Rosemary & Orange or garnish Method: Build in glass and stir. Garnish with rosemary and orange.
Combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely. Add four to six lightly crushed cinnamon sticks, cover, and refrigerate for 12 hours. Strain out the cinnamon and store syrup in an airtight container.
GRAHAM NORTON'S OWN PINK GIN Graham Norton’s Own Pink Gin is small batch distilled in West Cork, not far from Graham’s Cork home. When the weather is right and the flowers are blooming, local ingredients are foraged to round out the 14 botanicals that gives Graham’s Gin a flavour as distinctive as the man himself. An infusion of roses and cranberry give this Gin its final blush and subtle summer rose. Serving suggestion: Pour with a premium tonic, a twist of lime and a handful of edible rose petals. Preserve any left-over rose petals by freezing in ice cubes ready for next time. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 45
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BON VOYAGE!
VGR 2018 SHIRAZ 2018 shows what a warm season can achieve – amazing fruit purity, yet with the classic elegance of a Margaret River Shiraz. Bright and juicy with hints of earth and spice. An excellent food wine, delicious all-year round.
The latest elegant wines from Voyager Estates are waiting for you to discover them.
VGR 2018 THE MODERN CABERNET SAUVIGNON A fresh take on a contemporary Cabernet. The Modern celebrates what organically farmed soils produce best. This medium-bodied, redand-dark-fruited style is called a ‘serious drink now wine,’ which is predicted to age just as well.
VGR 2019 CHARDONNAY A fine-boned, contemporary Chardonnay. Bright with fresh citrus, a subtle savouriness and a clean saline mineral edge. Striving for elegance, balance and the ability to get even better with age. Tended by hand using organic farming practises.
VGR 2020 SPARKLING CHENIN BLANC VGR believe that their Chenin Blanc was perfectly suited to making a crisp, aperitif style, sparkling wine. Their organically farmed Weightman’s Block 1 vineyard is delivering fruit with early ripening characteristics and natural acidity.
S.Pellegrino Essenza, a twist of Mediterranean flavours with gentle bubbles from S.Pellegrino
100% NATURAL – NO SUGARS – NATURAL FLAVOURS – ZERO CALORIES Available at Woolworths, Independent Retailers and selected Cafes. For trade enquiries, please contact your local distributor – Global Food & Wine 1300 362 673.
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REVIEWS
TOP FEMALE FRIENDLY APPS YOU SHOULD HAVE HEADSPACE This app is here to get you started with guided meditation techniques. Using this app, you can choose from a number of meditation, ranging from work stress to anxiety, and even sessions for coping with certain emotions like anger and loneliness. You also have the option to select the duration of a given session. In addition, the sleep content on Headspace is a nice perk and provides enough variety for a casual user. So, just download this app and sit back and relax.
BUMBLE If you are stepping into the dating world this app allows you to make new connections, friends, or expand your professional network. You also have the option to send SuperSwipe to get the attention of the person you like. You can meet people in different fields using the three modes offered by Bumble, Date, BFF and Bizz.
NOONLIGHT MINT A personal finance app that helps you to manage your money in the best way possible. With this money management app, you can set monthly budgets and keep a track of all the money spent. The app is currently being used by more than 24 million users. In addition, you can also see your credit balances and transactions on just one tap.
MY POSSIBLE SELF If your mental health is a concern, My Possible Self may be the app for you. Use the ‘moments’ function to monitor your feelings and recognise any patterns or triggers in your behaviour, and the self-help ‘modules’ to tackle issues such as stress, anxiety, loss or major life changes.
This is one of the best safety apps for women, which makes your journey significantly less scary if you generally walk home alone. All you need to do is open the app and put your finger on the safe button. When you release your finger, you’ll be asked to input your pin to let the app know you’re safe. In case, you’re in danger, just release the button and don’t enter the pin. The women safety app will then notify the local police of your location and the help will arrive soon for you.
TREATWELL If you’re looking to book hair and beauty services online, Treatwell is your go-to app. Using this app, you can find a salon in your area, book and reschedule your appointments, or read reviews. The app is easy to use and navigate. You can choose your usual treatment or try out a new one, and discover the mostloved salons in your area.
WORKOUT FOR WOMEN
CLUE
Whether you want to lose belly fat, tone your body, or get in shape, this fitness app designed for women is all you need. It is one of the best workout apps for women that you shouldn’t forget to download if you’re starting your fitness journey. Just spend 7 minutes daily to get that perfect body you always wanted. Even better the app is absolutely free to use.
One of the best period tracking apps for women who want to make sure when their period will start. The app also comes with a setting to remind you to take your birth control pill. Moreover, you can also log your pregnancy and postpartum symptoms, and keep a track of your baby’s growth. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 47
REVIEWS
BALANCE by Felicity Harley
With nine years as the founding editor of Women’s Health, Felicity Harley opens the floodgates on how women are trying to stay afloat: plagued by perfectionism, riddled with doubt, ruled by screens and hurtling towards burnout. Using her own experiences and insights from leading experts, she finds clarity in the chaos.
LEGACY by Nora Roberts
Adrian Rizzo is a beautiful young woman with a successful business, and a wonderful family and friends. When she receives a death threat in the post, she puts it down to someone’s jealousy. What Adrian doesn’t realise that it’s more than just spite. Someone is very angry about her happy life and will stop at nothing to bring it crashing down.
THE MAIDENS by Alex Michaelides
From the author of the global No. 1 bestselling debut The Silent Patient comes a spellbinding literary thriller. St. Christopher’s College, Cambridge, is a closed world to most. For Mariana Andros, a group therapist struggling through her private grief, it’s where she met her late husband. For her niece, Zoe, it’s the tragic scene of her best friend’s murder.
CURATE
by Lynda Gardener and Ali Heath Doyenne of the unique and decorative, Australian interior stylist, Lynda Gardener, is always on the hunt for finds to enhance her homes and decorating projects. Her ability to curate and display these personal treasures has created a trademark style. ‘Curate’, the highly anticipated book by Lynda with journalist and stylist Ali Heath, reveals how to create a home that is truly individual.
FOOL ME ONCE
STILL
by Karly Lane
by Matt Nable
From the bestselling author of Return to Stringybark Creek comes an enticing new rural romance. Farmer Georgie Henderson manages a cattle property in regional NSW, when an unlikely meeting with Michael Delacourt at a rowdy B&S ball sends them on a whirlwind romance until she discovers a shocking secret.
When Senior Constable Ned Potter looked at the body of Charlotte Clark he knew that it had been a bad death. What he didn’t know then was that this was only the first. Or that he was about to risk everything looking for answers. A gripping thriller by renowned Australian actor, novelist and scriptwriter Matt Nable.
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THE BOY’S CLUB by Michael Warner
WE LOVE…
The Boys’ Club is the must-read inside story behind the power and politics of AFL. It reveals how the fledgling state administrative body evolved into the Australian Football League and its meteoric rise to become one of the richest and most powerful organisations in the land. A fascinating insight into key figures and their networks.
THE OTHER HALF OF YOU by Michael Mohammed Ahmad
Bani Adam has known all his life what was expected of him. To marry the right kind of girl. To make the House of Adam proud. But Bani wanted more than this — he wanted to make his own choices. Being the first in his Australian Muslim family to go to university, he could see a different way.
UNWELL WOMEN by Elinor Cleghorn
From the ‘wandering womb’ of ancient Greece, the rise of witch trials in Medieval Europe, through the dawn of Hysteria, to modern day understandings of autoimmune diseases, the menopause and conditions like endometriosis, feminist cultural historian Elinor Cleghorn unpacks the roots of the perpetual misunderstanding, mystification and misdiagnosis of women’s bodies.
PALACE OF THE DROWNED
by Christine Mangan
Sequestered within an ageing palazzo, writer Frances Croy finds comfort in the emptiness of Venice in winter. Desperate to rediscover the success of her first novel, she attempts to return to the page. A young woman appears claiming a connection from back home, one that Frankie can’t quite seem to recall and she struggles to make sense of what is true.
WIDOWLAND by C.J.Carey
Thirteen years have passed since a Grand Alliance between Great Britain and Germany was formalised. Edward VIII rules as King, yet all power is vested in Alfred Rosenberg, Britain’s Protector. The role and status of women is Rosenberg’s particular interest. This is an alternative history with a strong feminist twist recognising the subversive words from the voices of women.
THE EXPLODING LIFE OF SCARLETT FIFE
by Maz Evans
Scarlett Fife has BIG FEELINGS. And when she has BIG FEELINGS, they explode out of her like an oversqueezed stress ball. If she loses her temper one more time, she’s going to miss out on her trip to Mega Awesome Sicky Fun World. From the bestselling Maz Evans comes a heartfelt and hilarious new series, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl’s Matilda.
THE MENOPAUSE MANIFESTO
by Dr Jen Gunter
Menopause is not a disease — it’s a planned change, like puberty. The only thing predictable about menopause is its unpredictability. Factor in widespread misinformation, a lack of research, and the culture of shame around women’s bodies, and it’s no wonder women are unsure what to expect during the menopause transition and beyond. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 49
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REVIEWS
THE SUICIDE SQUAD (MA15+) In cinemas August 5 The most degenerate delinquents are in a hellish prison and given a chance to get out. Join a special task force on a search and destroy mission in a deadly jungle. One wrong move and they’re dead and if anyone is laying bets, the smart money is against them. Starring: Margot Robbie, Taika Waititi, Joel Kinnaman.
FREE GUY
(M)
In cinemas August 12 A bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, decides to become the hero of his own story...one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way...before it is too late. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery.
RESPECT (CTC) In cinemas August 19 The film follow the remarkable rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom. RESPECT is the true story of the music icon’s journey as finds her voice as an entertainer and her involvement in America’s growing civil rights movement during the period of immense social upheaval. Starring Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans.
AFTER WE FELL (CTC) In cinemas September 9 Based on the hit book, this third film follows Tessa’s life as it unravels. Nothing is what she thought it was. Not her friends. Not her family. Just as Tessa makes the biggest decision of her life, everything changes. Revelations about her family by Hardin throw everything in doubt and makes their hard-won future together more difficult to claim. Starring: Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Chance Perdomo. 50 GOLD GOLD COAST COAST •• PANACHE PANACHE Magazine Magazine 50
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FOR THE KIDS…
VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE (CTC) In cinemas September 16
Over a year after the events of Venom (2018), journalist Eddie Brock struggles to adjust to life as the host of the alien symbiote Venom. He attempts to reignite his career by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the host of the symbiote Carnage and escapes prison after a failed execution. Starring: Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Woody Harrelson.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
In cinemas September 9 (CTC)
In cinemas September 23 The film adaptation of the multi-award winning musical about a high school student with a social anxiety disorder. Following the suicide of a fellow classmate he embarks on a journey of selfdiscovery and acceptance. Ben Platt reprises his role as an anxious, isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age. Starring: Ben Platt, Amy Adams, Julianne Moore.
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HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA: TRANSFORMANIA (CTC) A mysterious invention goes haywire and Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans. They must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it’s too late, and before they drive each other crazy. The heat is on to find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent. Starring: Brian Hull, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg.
NO TIME TO DIE (CTC)
In cinemas September 30
Bond has left the active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is shortlived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. Starring Daniel Craig, Lee Seydoux, Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas, Ralph Fiennes, Naomi Harris.
THE DROVER’S WIFE: THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON (CTC) In cinemas October 14 Molly Johnson’s husband is away droving cattle, leaving her alone to care for their four children at their remote Snowy Mountains homestead. Despite being heavily pregnant, Molly keeps various threats, from nature and other people, at bay. But when Yadaka, an Aboriginal man on the run from white law enforcement, intrudes on the sanctuary she has carved out, the brutal hardships and secrets that have followed them both throughout their lives must be confronted. Starring Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid, Jessica de Gouw and Malachi Dower-Roberts. *Release dates are subject to change. Book tickets at eventcinemas.com.au
THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY BUSINESS
In cinemas September 9
(CTC)
The Templeton brothers have become adults and drifted away from each other. However a new boss baby with a new approach and can-do attitude is about to bring them together again and inspire a new family business. It will reunite the Templeton brothers in unexpected ways, lead them to re-evaluate the meaning of family and discover what truly matters. Starring: Alec Baldwin, Eva Longoria, Amy Sedaris.
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GIVEAWAYS
WIN!
After months of renovation and an investment of $35 million, the transformation of Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa into JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is complete – the first JW Marriott property in Australia. Named after the founder of the Marriott Corporation, the JW Marriott brand, with its distinctive luxury philosophy, will resonate with discerning travellers who seek “exceptional, thoughtfully crafted services and experiences”. Each of the 223 rooms and suites has been upgraded with décor and a soothing coastal-inspired palette. This theme continues throughout the hotel, from its two restaurants and lobby lounge and bar to the new Japanese whisky bar with outdoor terrace and café and in-house providore, JW Market. The major drawcard, the resort pools include a saltwater lagoon that is home to 300 tropical fish and a freshwater pool with a children’s slide, and guests can rent snorkels, flippers and underwater scooters. Plus there are private cabanas, lounge areas and poolside dining options. Citrique, the signature all-day dining restaurant features an interactive kitchen presenting fresh local produce 52 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
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and seasonal specials, while the famous Teppanyaki restaurant, Misono is expanding to incorporate a sushi offering and Whisky bar. For families, Family by JW is an interactive program which promotes engagement and enrichment through culinary experiences, activities and creativity. From express treatments to full-service indulgences, every aspect of the day spa experience is thoughtfully customised to provide a holistic approach to well-being in mind, body and spirit.
Valued at
$3000*
THE PRIZE Indulge in ultimate luxury with a two night stay in an Executive Suite overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy breakfast for two in Citrique daily and self-parking. Total Value $3,000. Winner drawn 30 Sept 2021. More at jwmarriottgoldcoast.com
For events and conferences, level two of the property is dedicated to private celebrations and corporate functions, whatever the occasion, with 2,000 square metres of event space, featuring 10 scalable spaces, including the JW Ballroom and pool-view Tamborine Gallery. Visitors and locals alike will be thrilled at the re-imagining of what is a Gold Coast landmark, now elevated to a beacon of hospitality dedicated to selfcare and creating family memories. JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise. Tel: 5592 9800
*Conditions apply – subject to availability. Prize vouchers are not valid on Saturdays, unless otherwise stated. All date requests are based on availability and exclude special event periods, including the Gold Coast 600, Magic Millions Racing Carnival and Queensland School Holidays. All incidentals, such as food and beverage, mini bar, telephone calls, laundry will be at the winner’s expense and should be settled on departure. Please note that JW Marriott Gold Coast suites accommodate two (2) adults.
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WIN!Valued at $640
$84.95
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A BELKIN BOOST CHARGE POWER BANK 10K STAND + PLAY
A ROUND OF GOLF FOR FOUR AT THE PALMS, SANCTUARY COVE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
WIN 18 holes of golf for you and three friends on The Palms golf course at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club, including electric carts. The stunning Palms golf course is a championship course rivalling some of the best in Australia. It has a total length of 5904 metres, with numerous water features and hazards.
For the Aussie on the move, this Belkin device is a powerful, personal and portable power bank that offers hours of streaming or gaming on the go. It includes a convenient, inbuilt retractable stand to hold your device at the perfect viewing angle while you charge. This 10,000mAh battery offers up to 36 hours of extra battery life for your smartphone. You can also power up 2 devices at the same time, meaning you can charge both your smartphone and game controller and headphones, while you play. RRP $84.95. Stockists: Belkin.com.au
Nestled within century-old cabbage palms, The Palms golf course is a return to the traditions of the game, with distinctive holes, deep greenside bunkers and boldly contoured greens requiring creative shot making. We are offering readers a chance to win a round of golf for four people on The Palms golf course valued at $640.
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Subject to availability. Non-transferrable.
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A BONZ CABLE BLANKET
BELKIN BOOST CHARGE WIRELESS CAR CHARGER + VENT MOUNT 10W
Belkin has brought wireless charging convenience to the driver’s seat with 10W of wireless power and a single-hand-accessible vent mount. An automatic sensor closes the charger’s arms around your phone, leaving your other hand free to close the door or put your seatbelt on, and a rotational clip allows you to view your phone in portrait or landscape mode without interrupting its charge. Use your music and navigation apps on the road without ever worrying about your battery again. RRP $99.95. Stockists: Belkin.com.au
Winners are grinners AND warm if you are the lucky winner of The BONZ cable blanket. BONZ (Best Of New Zealand) is the brainchild of founder Bonnie Rodwell who wanted to showcase a range of home grown items to the world. The aim was straightforward - provide high quality, sustainably produced, New Zealand designed and made fashion (primarily knitted) to the global market.
Valued at
$99.95
Made out of 70 percent merino and 30 percent cashmere. The super soft blanket is comfortable, elegant and ideal as a warm throw on a cold night. Made in New Zealand, and can be hand-washed with wool wash or professionally dry cleaned. www.bonz.com
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PARADISE Discover the beautifully renovated JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa in the heart of the Gold Coast, it truly is paradise!
in PARADISE JW MARRIOTT GOLD COAST RESORT & SPA is a paradise within a paradise featuring sparkling lagoons, white sandy beaches, cascading waterfalls, quiet pool zones and unique aquatic experiences. Indoors there are quiet spaces to hide away, unique and individual restaurants to suit every taste, and spaces to work and play. Enjoy lush amenities in elegantly appointed guest rooms and then head out for an indulgent bite of the freshest cuisine at Misono, Citrique or Chapter & Verse lounge and bar. 54 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
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Weddings
Memorable weddings are unique and personal, expressing your individual style and taste. Whether you dream of hosting a grand formal evening or a small intimate gathering, choosing the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa gives you the opportunity to indulge in 5-star hospitality in a warm and relaxed atmosphere creating the perfect backdrop to an elegant day surrounded by family and friends. Our beautifully appointed wedding venues offer a unique ambience and the perfect location for your wedding celebrations. Poolside wedding ceremonies offer a unique waterfall backdrop with natural light and tropical surrounds, while the resort grand staircase offers the perfect location for stunning and everlasting photography opportunities.
Functions Offering a redefined coastal venue for memorable occasions, the conference level is located on level two of the property and is a hub for large conferences, private celebrations, corporate gatherings and everything in between. With 2,000 square metres of event space, featuring 10 scalable spaces catering for all event requirements, we are proud masters of our craft with skill and imagination where we create memorable experiences unique to each guest.
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Family by JW introduces an interactive programme for both children and adults to promote engagement and enrichment among our guests. Culinary, activeness and creativity are pillars of the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa family interactions. Join the Mini Misono sushi making class, family yoga poolside or participate in herb planting in the JW Garden, all our activities bring families together to create life’s most meaningful moments.
The JW Garden is our on-property farm-to-table program creating a sustainable way for our chefs to elevate the resort menus with seasonal herbs, edible flowers, fruits, and vegetables. It honours a sense of environmental responsibility and encourages a better relationship to food. Experience the herb and vegetable harvesting at the JW Garden daily, and enjoy handcrafted beverages that deliver unique health benefits made using ingredients grown in the JW Garden. Delight your taste buds with a selection of dishes made using ingredients grown in the JW Garden, available in all our restaurants.
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Resort Pools Our resort pools are designed with multi-generational travellers in mind. Pools are of varying depths and activations. These include a saltwater lagoon streaming with over 300 tropical fish and a freshwater pool with a children’s slide, accompanied by an aquatic centre for the use of snorkels, flippers and underwater scooters. Surrounded by a central outdoor living space with lounge areas and dining options as well as cabanas, the pool landscape provides an environment the whole family can enjoy at their own pace.
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Rooms
Wake up refreshed and take advantage of our hotel’s many superb amenities, including peaceful lagoons and an outdoor resort pool, a modern fitness centre and sport court.
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa allows guests to relax and unwind. Our luxury 5-star hotel boasts brand new guest rooms, awardwinning service and a covetable location on the Gold Coast. Easily attend events at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, take the family to Sea World Gold Coast or Dreamworld and spend time exploring the beautiful beaches of Surfers Paradise.
You’ll find our redesigned hotel rooms and suites an ideal setting for 5-star relaxation, each offering complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, plush bedding and pristine marble bathrooms. 58 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
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Citrique Built on a reputation of delivering consistently chic all-day dining experiences and famous for its breakfast, lunch and seafood buffet experience.
Citrique attracts both locals and guests with its fresh and locally sourced Australia contemporary cuisine. Citrique re-imagines seafood, turning expected staples into elevated surprises based on local produce showcasing locally caught seafood and produce for the ultimate sea to table experience. Dining is enriched with curated selections of the best local produce and the people behind it – matching wine and food stories, layering place, education and interactive provenance.
Dynamic and immersive, Citrique’s rich atmosphere is due to active, open kitchens, interactive live stations in the market, and signature at-table preparation. Signature at-table preparations and interactive live stations bring the restaurant to life, showcasing skill and freshness with especially crafted and personalized service. This is a culinary discovery that will be remembered for a lifetime.
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CHAPTER & Verse The bar’s famous cocktails and legendary high-tea experience are all matched with your favourite food menu choices designed to share. The crafted cocktails are served with local knowledge and quality ingredients, from barrel to still, glass to nose – Chapter & Verse knows its liquor. Chapter & Verse is also renowned for its high tea signature experience, designed for intimate celebrations, or a favourite social ritual. The experience is interpreted through ingredients, presentation and theming.
Setting a new bar for hospitality, this venue brings together interest and energy with experience.
Aimed to create a surprising artistic experience and atmosphere throughout the venue, Chapter & Verse’s music program features a series of interesting live performers, each telling a new story. Experience genuine and warm hospitality in a place designed to relax and unwind. Be seen, relax or get lively. People are drawn to the central and welcoming space that accommodates a variety of modes and customers throughout the day and night, all designed to let you enjoy your time together. 60 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
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MISONO
& Whisky Bar
Embrace the energy of Japanese artistry and local flavours, combined across the three elements of the new Misono, featuring the vibrant and communal favourite teppan dining experience, a new live sushi bar and secret whisky bar to discover.
The teppan experience brings an inescapable energy and delight from the highly skilled teppan chef’s intricate knife work and interactive theatrics. Its celebrated elements artfully manage to retain the hotel’s elevated atmosphere. It’s this combination of specific Japanese cultural elements and local interpretation that makes Misono unique and a local favourite. The teppan experience is known for being a family fun favourite, but now you can have an elevated teppan dining experience just for adult’s in a private room, showcasing matching sake, sophisticated flavours and performance. Sashimi is a skilled art form and a lesson in quality seafood preparation, and now you can learn the skills. Delivered by trained Chefs, there’s classes for the whole family.
Enjoy a Whisky Voyage & be taken on a journey of Japanese storytelling For something very different, enjoy a Whisky Voyage and be taken on a journey of Japanese storytelling and nourishment. This unique marrying of tastes and flavours is inspired by the playful, youthful language of the streets of Harajuku. Either Classic Voyage $72 or Premium Voyage $104 are available upon request. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 61
HEALTH
BREAST CARE CENTRE A ONE STOP CARE SPOT FOR BREAST CANCER Gold Coast Private Hospital launched a dedicated Breast Care Centre in June this year to offer woman with breast cancer a range of services under one roof.
BREAST CARE NURSE SHARRA ARTZ
The beauty of this new initiative is that women living with the disease are guided through the different stages of their treatment by a dedicated breast care nurse. The centre offers on-site breast surgeons, nurses, radiographers, psychologists, physiotherapists, oncologists (medical and radiational), pathologists and a geneticist to ensure everything for the betterment of the patients.
It is not uncommon for women to experience discomfort after their procedures so the hospital created a nurturing take home care pack. Partnering with local businesses, the pack includes deodorant paste from Beautiful Batches, lip balm from A Bit Hippy, healing balms and wound care from Great Health Company, and breast pillows from St James Church sewing group.
Breast Care Nurse Sharra Artz, who has over 20 years’ experience in oncology nursing, has been fundamental in setting up the service and is essential in the patient’s breast cancer journey. “I feel very blessed in my role of being able to offer support, education, guidance, comfort and a friendly face for what must be one of the most challenging and overwhelming times in someone’s life, said Sharra. “My role is to be by the patient’s side from the beginning, gently guiding and answering questions, and working to ensure all the patients’ needs are being met – right into survivorship where women need a different type of emotional support.”
Breast Cancer Patient Tani Nokes has experienced the love and care at the Breast Care Centre and spoke of her gratitude. “I feel really blessed with the support l got from the hospital. I was fortunate to get an early diagnosis, and am always telling everyone I know to book in immediately for an ultrasound. It may sound strange, but it was a wonderful experience at what could have been a very stressful time. I had no idea what to expect but I was able to contact Nurse Sharra at any time of the day or night - I didn’t have to worry about a thing”.
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RECIPES
RIGATONI MOZZARELLA BAKE This is not so much a recipe, but more a set of instructions on what to do with left-over ragù or tomato sauce. The quantities are easy to reduce or increase, so use this as a guide. Really, this works with anything that’s going to hold up well when covered in cheese and re-baked. In other words, avoid oil and seafood based pasta sauces. There is a method to my madness in asking you to play with your food and make the rigatoni stand up – it gives the cheese hollow gaps to melt into, which just means an even distribution of cheese.
Serves 2 250ml (1 cup) left-over pasta sauce 125g grated regular or buffalo mozzarella 80g (1 cup) grated Parmigiano Reggiano Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Not applicable for fresh pasta use dried Rigatoni pasta for two. Preheat the oven to 200°C fan-forced. Bring a large saucepan of water to a lively boil and season as salty as the sea. Add the pasta and cook until molto al dente. You want it to be underdone, as the pasta will continue to cook in the oven. Drain the pasta and toss it through your chosen sauce – it helps to heat up the sauce here, too. Tip the pasta into a 20 cm x 14 cm or 1.2 litre baking dish and, using your hands, turn the rigatoni so they are standing upright, with the hollow rounds facing upwards. Scatter over the mozzarella and Parmigiano Reggiano and drizzle with olive oil, then bake in the oven for 20–30 minutes, until golden.
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RECIPES FROM SATURDAY NIGHT PASTA BY ELIZABETH HEWSON, PUBLISHED BY PLUM, RRP $36.99, PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIKKI TO.
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MUSSELS, ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES, FENNEL Mussel shells are the perfect vessel to catch fregola or other small pasta shapes. Here, I’ve cooked them alongside a zesty, sticky sauce of cherry tomatoes, fennel, preserved lemon and harissa. At the end, I toss through the cooked fregola, which plump up in the mussel sauce with a succulence that only pasta can do. Serves 2 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 250g cherry tomatoes 1 small fennel, chopped, fronds reserved 1 tsp harissa 2 preserved lemon quarters, skin only, finely sliced 125ml (½ cup) dry white wine 1kg mussels, scrubbed and debearded (if you have any mussels that are open, give them a tap; discard any that do not close) Zest of 1 lemon Crusty bread, to serve FRESH PASTA FOR 2 fregola or DRIED PASTA FOR 2 ditalini, fregola, risoni
Place a large deep frying pan with a lid over medium heat. Add the olive oil and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes, fennel, harissa and preserved lemon. Give everything a stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add the wine and let it bubble away for about a minute. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then cover and leave to cook, stirring occasionally, for 15–20 minutes. Bring a large saucepan of water to a lively boil and season as salty as the sea. Add the pasta and cook until molto al dente Back to the sauce. Increase the heat to medium, arrange the mussels over the top of the sauce and cover. Cook for 5–10 minutes, until the mussels open. Some might take slightly longer and if this is the case, remove the opened mussels so they don’t overcook. Discard any unopened mussels. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan, along with any open mussels you took out. Give everything a big stir and remove from the heat, then scatter over the lemon zest and reserved fennel fronds. Serve straight from the pan, with bread on the side to mop up the juice.
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BUFFALO MOZZARELLA CREAM, SLOW-ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES Serves 2 250g cherry tomatoes, halved 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 125g buffalo mozzarella, roughly chopped, plus the brine from the bag 100ml pouring cream 1 tbsp salted butter Handful of grated Parmigiano Reggiano, plus extra to serve FRESH PASTA FOR 2 farfalle, garganelli or DRIED PASTA FOR 2 farfalle, fusilli, penne, rigatoni Preheat the oven to 130°C fan-forced. Place the tomato and garlic on a large baking tray, drizzle over the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Give everything a good toss around to coat, then arrange the tomato in a single layer, cut-side up. Roast for 1 ½–2 hours or until starting to dehydrate. You’re looking for a tomato chip. Place a saucepan over medium heat and add the mozzarella, 2 ½ tablespoons of the brine from the bag, the cream and butter and stir to melt. Be patient, as the mozzarella takes 15–20 minutes to melt and you’ll still be left with a good chunk of the stretched skin. Persevere, stirring frequently, to encourage it to melt through the cream. Discard the residue of cheese that hasn’t melted by this stage (there will be some), as it will be rubbery and the flavour will have been sucked into your now creamy and seductive sauce. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a lively boil and season as salty as the sea. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Using a slotted spoon, add the pasta directly to the sauce, along with 60 ml (¼ cup) of the cooking water and the Parmigiano Reggiano. Stir vigorously to ensure the pasta is well coated. Divide the pasta between bowls and scatter over the tomato. Drizzle with olive oil and finish with a very light dusting of extra Parmigiano Reggiano and pepper. Eat straight away.
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PRAWNS, TOMATO, PISTACHIO Clean the prawns by chopping off their heads and removing the shells – keep everything, as this will be the base of your prawn stock, which will enrich the sauce. Devein the prawns – I use a toothpick to help with this. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, along with the carrot, celery and onion, and cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Throw in the prawn shells and heads. Using the back of a wooden spoon, crush the heads to draw out all the flavour, then cook for 3–5 minutes, until the prawn shells change colour. Add the wine and leave it to boil and bubble for 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and a pinch of salt, along with 1 litre of water. Reduce the heat to low and leave it to simmer away for 15 minutes. Strain the prawn stock into a jug, discarding the prawn shells and heads and vegetables. This is now a lovely, flavourpacked stock that’s ready to boost your pasta sauce. Keep warm. Place a frying pan over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the garlic, oregano and chilli (if using) and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the tomato and season with salt and pepper.
Serves 4 500g unpeeled raw prawns 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 small carrot, roughly chopped 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped 1 small onion, roughly chopped 100ml dry white wine 1 tbs tomato paste sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tsp chopped oregano leaves, plus extra to serve Pinch of chilli flakes (optional) 300g cherry tomatoes, halved, or roma tomatoes chopped Zest of 1 lemon Unsalted chopped pistachios, lightly toasted, to serve
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Give everything a good toss around and leave to cook for 15 minutes or until the tomato is soft and has released its juice. Add 125 ml (½ cup) of your prawn stock, then leave to cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavours to come together. The remaining stock will keep in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months (just remember to label it in the freezer; if you’re anything like me, you’ll forget what it is). Throw the prawns into the pan and cook for 3–5 minutes, until their little blue bodies blush pink. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a lively boil and season as salty as the sea. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Using tongs, add the pasta directly to the sauce, along with the lemon zest. Give the pan a really big shake and stir to bring everything together. Divide the pasta among bowls, ensuring there is even prawn distribution (people get very upset) and scatter over the pistachios. Drizzle over a little olive oil and finish with a few oregano leaves for prettiness.
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SLOW-COOKER
PULLED BARBECUE CHICKEN SLIDERS With chipotle lime mayonnaise Serves 8 2 tbsp olive oil 8 skinless and boneless chicken thighs
FOR THE CHIPOTLE LIME MAYONNAISE 8 tbsp mayonnaise
2 yellow onions, halved and sliced
1 tbsp chipotle paste
2 garlic cloves
Juice of 1 lime
2 tsp paprika 200g barbecue sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika Pinch of salt
4 tbsp honey
TO SERVE
2 tbsp tomato purée
8 brioche buns
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 avocados, thinly sliced
2 tbsp soft light brown sugar 1 tsp salt Juice of 1 lime
1. Set the slow cooker to low. Warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium–high heat and brown the chicken thighs in batches, transferring them to the slow cooker as you go. 2. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onions until they’re soft and translucent, then add the garlic and paprika and sauté for another minute, then transfer to the slow cooker. 3. Add the remaining ingredients, except the lime juice, straight into the slow cooker and cook for 6–8 hours on low. 4. Once the chicken is ready, turn off the heat and shred it with 2 forks. Squeeze over the lime juice and then leave to cool and absorb the flavours for at least 15 minutes before serving. Meanwhile make the chipotle lime mayonnaise by whisking all the ingredients together with a fork. 5. Toast the brioche buns under a hot grill. Assemble the sliders with the pulled chicken on the bottom, sliced avocado and chipotle mayo on top.
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RECIPES AND IMAGES FROM FOOD FOR THE SOUL BY LUCY LORD, PUBLISHED BY HARPERCOLLINS.
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ROAST BEETROOT, BALSAMIC & THYME SOUP
Serves 4 500g raw beetroots, scrubbed and cut into cubes 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 sprigs of thyme, leaves removed 1 yellow onion, sliced
2 leeks, sliced 1.5 litres vegetable stock Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper TO SERVE 4 tbsp natural yoghurt 4 tbsp dukkah Chopped fresh dill
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan. 2. Place the cubed beetroot on a baking tray and drizzle over half the olive oil, the balsamic vinegar, thyme leaves and a good pinch of salt. Roast in the oven for 45–60 minutes until the beetroot is tender and starting to caramelise. 3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat and sauté the onion and leeks until soft and translucent, about 15 minutes. 4. Stir the roasted beetroot chunks into the pan and pour over the stock. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and then use a hand-held blender to blitz the soup until it’s smooth. Season to taste. 5. Pour into bowls and top each with a dollop of natural yoghurt, a tablespoon of dukkah, some fresh dill and a good crack of black pepper. NOTES Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To make this dairy free, use coconut or soya yoghurt.
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MIXED TOMATO, GOUDA & PESTO TART Serves 6 375g sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry 3 tbsp tomato purée 125g Gouda, sliced 50g sundried tomatoes 2 large tomatoes, sliced 80g cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 egg, beaten 3 tbsp pesto Fresh basil leaves, to garnish Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. If you are using frozen puff pastry, defrost it overnight in the fridge or at room temperature 1–2 hours before you start cooking, but don’t unroll it until you’re ready to use it. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan. 2. Unroll the puff pastry on to a large, flat oven tray lined with a non-stick baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to gently score a two fingerwidths, border around the edge of the pastry. This will puff up into a beautiful, flaky crust. 3. Spread the tomato purée over the base of the pastry, keeping within the scored border. Top with the Gouda, followed by the mixed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. 4. Use a pastry brush or your fingers to paint the beaten egg all over the pastry border; this gives it a shiny, golden finish. Season with salt and pepper and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is crisp and golden and the base is cooked. 5. Once baked and still warm, dot the pesto over the top and scatter with fresh basil leaves. Serve with a simple side salad such as rocket with a balsamic dressing.
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NOTE: This is best served fresh from the oven but it will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Store on folded kitchen paper to prevent the bottom from going soggy. Can be eaten warm or at room temperature. You can even warm it up in a microwave – the pastry will lose its crispiness but it is still delicious, making it a great lunchbox option. RECIPE EXTRACT FROM FOOD FOR THE SOUL
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GRIDDLED MAPLE & BROWN SUGAR PINEAPPLE with vanilla ice cream Serves 4 1 medium ripe pineapple 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp soft light brown sugar Pinch of ground ginger Zest and juice of 2 limes, plus lime wedges to serve 1 tbsp butter Small handful of fresh basil and mint leaves, to decorate Vanilla ice cream, to serve 1. Prepare the pineapple by removing the top and tail with a sharp knife and then cutting away the tough skin on the sides so you’re just left with the pineapple flesh. Use a pineapple corer and then cut into circles, or cut the pineapple in half lengthways and then into wedges, removing the core from each wedge. 2. Make the marinade by mixing the maple syrup, brown sugar, ground ginger, lime zest and juice together in a bowl. Pour into a zip lock bag, add the pineapple flesh and leave to marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours. 3. Place a griddle pan over a high heat. Lightly brush the pan with the butter to stop the pineapple sticking. Add the pineapple, reserving the marinade, and griddle for 2 minutes on each side until golden and charred. 4. Scatter over a few torn basil and mint leaves. Serve with vanilla ice cream, lime wedges and a drizzle of the reserved marinade. NOTE: Save any leftovers to have for breakfast the next day – It’s delicious on top of yoghurt or granola, or thrown into fruit salads. Store the cooked pineapple in an airtight container for up to 2 days. To make this vegan and dairy free, use coconut oil to griddle the pineapple and serve with coconut ice cream.
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HAIR
JOICO’S HYDRASPLASH SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER When fine to medium hair gets thirsty, quench those delicate strands with Joico’s HydraSplash Hydrating Shampoo or Conditioner. Both are designed to provide 24-hour hydration to thoroughly replenish moisture, shine, and softness without weighing hair down. RRP $33.95. www.ozhairandbeauty.com
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DAVRO MTC This moisture rich treatment infuses with each strand to boost of hydration and help restore moisture. It’s deep penetration leaves hair feeling smooth, soft and healthy. The ultimate moisture conditioning treatment to replenish your hair. RRP $26.95. www.davroe.com
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KEMON AND 13 HEAT SPRAY Thermo-protective spray in 200ml bottle. Ensures hair a smooth, lustrous finish and protects it against damage from heat styling tools. Helps prevent dehydration and preserves the hair fibre when styling with a hair dryer as well as during flat or curling iron work. RRP $35.95. www.ozhairandbeauty.com
KEMON ACTYVA BELLESSERE OIL Beauty nectar for all types of hair. Protects the shaft with an ultra-light film that adds a silky soft feel and provides frizz control without weighing down. Makes it possible to create personalised rituals to round off and enhance Actyva treatments at the salon.RRP $39.95. www.ozhairandbeauty.com
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Recovery is about progression, not perfection. Addiction and the problematic use of drugs and alcohol is widely accepted to be associated with trauma and attachment difficulties. Self-medication can be understandable or even seen as normal or expected in some circumstances. These problems can also begin simply by the chance combination of genetics and exposure to a substance, such as a prescribed sleeping tablet or pain killer. Abnormal or unnatural rewards from substances can co-opt the brain circuitry usually employed to promote social interaction and natural reward processing, in order to shift attachment towards the addiction. These conditions don’t tend to occur in a vacuum; mental health problems co-aggregate and families are often affected. People with addictions often hide their problems and can 82 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
be unreasonably morally blamed by others and themselves. A substance use disorder is an impaired control over any substance (chemical) or non-substance (behavioural/ process), which can cause major social problems, risky behaviour, and tolerance or withdrawal symptoms. Substance use disorders cloud a person’s regular judgement, which affects their decision making, memory, learning, and control over certain behaviours. Substance use disorders are widespread across all sociodemographics — often bearing severe consequences for sufferers, whose symptoms are often chronic and relapsing in nature. Risk factors for substance use disorders include cultural and social triggers, as well as genetic predispositions. The Addictive Disorders program at Currumbin Clinic is designed for people diagnosed with substance relative and addictive disorders who want to learn and expand their knowledge and skills towards abstinence based recovery in a supportive atmosphere. While it
is abstinence based it also includes a more psychodynamic approach. It covers many areas including communication and assertiveness training, managing thoughts and feelings, building trust in relationships, relaxation and recreation, relapse triggers and coping mechanisms plus relapse prevention. The program is designed to provide the resources, education and clinical support to enhance the ability to change the way to think, feel and behave. The program is DVA approved and runs every Friday for eight weeks. Patients interested in attending this program will need a referral to a Psychiatrist with admission rights to Currumbin Clinic. Participants are admitted as a day patient and as such, can claim their attendance via their health fund. We ask that patients confirm any applicable out-of-pocket excess or gap costs directly with Currumbin Clinic. Phone: 07 5534 4994 www.currumbinclinic.com.au
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HABIT FORMING HOW TO GET MOTIVATED AND START HEALTHY HABITS.
Nowadays, the focus on wellness and becoming healthier through making positive changes in life - i.e., new gym memberships to lose weight, eating healthier foods, going to sleep earlier, quit smoking, and so on – is at the forefront of most peoples’ minds. Although setting the intention to change behaviors is a great first step, oftentimes this leads to failed attempts, as the pressures of everyday life interfere with the ability to maintain changes. Therefore, this article looks to promote behavior changes by providing you with a deeper understanding of behaviors and cultivate mindful awareness of what drives our daily choices. In order to promote sustainable change, it is important to focus on the automatic habits and patterns that are involved in your routine. Habits form out of a necessity and this is commonly referred to as a “Habit Loop”. Let us take the simple goal of wanting to develop an early morning exercise routine. In this example, a common habit loop involves the following pattern: 84 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
• THE CUE: You wake early to an alarm and still feel tired. • THE ROUTINE: You hit the snooze button to quiet the alarm and roll back over to sleep more. • THE REWARD: As a result, you satisfy the necessity to save energy and rest more, missing your morning workout. The “cue” is set by whatever leads to the tired feeling upon waking. This could be your stressful lifestyle, lack of sleep, poor dietary habits, and nutrient deficiencies, etc., and induces the “craving” sensation to roll over and sleep again. If you are not mindful about the craving to hit the snooze button on the alarm, and thus satisfying the necessity for more sleep, you will mindlessly follow through with the same routine.
ADDRESSING THE SELFDEFEATING CYCLE First, you must identify the underlying causes of the cue. In our example, this would mean looking at those factors that could be affecting your energy
levels each morning, as previously mentioned. A few minor corrections in energy-draining behaviors may be enough to give you the motivation to get out of bed in the early morning. These simple lifestyle modifications may have additional unintended health benefits as well. Along with identifying the causes of the cue, you can help break the habit cycle by introducing new, health-promoting routines to be used when the craving sensation sets the cycle in motion. These routines should be easy to employ whenever the necessity triggers the demand for the routine. In our example, a simple routine change may mean putting the alarm clock across the room so that you must stand up and cross the room to hit the snooze button. Although not foolproof, you are more likely to stay awake if you have already left the bed. With a deeper understanding of the cues, routines, and rewards that direct your daily life, you can adapt a simple change to any habit and make a positive routine. The reported time
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that it takes for a new habit to stick is approximately 3 weeks of consistent practice.
ACT YOUR AGE The AIA Vitality Age Calculator is an easy way to check your health and age. A new health and wellbeing calculator reveals Australians are ageing up to nine years faster than they should be. Some Women ageing better than men; Gen X are the worst-off generation for real health age. A new health and wellbeing age calculator unveiled by AIA has revealed the troubling insight that some age groups have an average health age of up to nine years older than their chronological age. The AIA Vitality Age Calculator, launched by leading health and life insurer AIA Australia and its science-backed health and wellness program AIA Vitality, asks participants a range of questions based on their demographics, as well as their key health and wellbeing habits and behaviours. The calculator takes into consideration exercise habits, diet, smoking status, alcohol consumption and mental wellbeing; to then produce an average “health and wellbeing” age, which compares against the user’s chronological age. Using national data,
AIA Vitality has generated an average health age profile of the nation which shows that females are faring better than their male counterparts when it comes to their average health age. When comparing how the generations are ageing, Gen X (40-54 years) was the worst performing, with a health age that is up to nine years older than their chronological age. Millennials (18-39 years) were the best performing group; however, their health age is still up to three years older than their actual age. AIA Australia is encouraging Australians to use the AIA Vitality Age Calculator to learn their AIA Vitality Age. The launch will coincide with the ‘Battle of the Ages’ campaign on AIA Vitality’s social media platforms, which will provide support to each generation to reduce the gap between their chronological age and AIA Vitality Age. • Team Millennials will be led by AIA Vitality Ambassadors Bec Judd and Laura Henshaw • Team Gen X will be led by AIA Vitality Ambassadors Shane Crawford and Hamish McLachlan • Team Boomers will be led by Richard Wilkins. Keep it Cleaner co-founder and AIA Vitality Ambassador Laura Henshaw said, “The AIA Vitality Age Calculator
provides valuable insights into our state of our health and wellbeing. I can’t wait to lead Team Millennials to improve their AIA Vitality Age in the Battle of the Ages challenge!” The AIA Vitality Age Calculator also reveals the following generational insights when it comes to the real health age of Australians: • Millennials have the healthiest Body Mass Index (BMI) range, while Baby Boomers (55-74 years) were the worst performing when it comes to their BMI. • Millennials are doing the most exercise, while Baby Boomers are doing the least. • Baby Boomers eat the most fruit and vegetables, while Millennials trail behind the other generations. • Gen X drink the most alcohol per week, while Millennials drink the least. • Millennials had the highest distress score when it comes to their mental health, while Baby Boomers had the best mental health score. CEO and Managing Director of AIA Australia and New Zealand, Damien Mu, said: “While the results may show a concerning picture about the state of the nation’s health and wellbeing, it is also an opportunity for Australians to make healthier lifestyle choices every day. It does not need to be big things, which can sometimes feel overwhelming and unachievable. Instead, start with simple and small changes, which in turn can lead to a significant longterm improvement. “With health at the forefront of everyone’s minds at the moment, we have found ourselves in the midst of a global fight for healthier, longer, better lives,” said Mu. “As a health and life insurer with the goal of championing Australia and New Zealand to be the healthiest nations in the world, we have a crucial role to play in educating Australians about how they can improve their health every day – which is why we’re excited to launch the AIA Vitality Age Calculator to the public. We want Australians to use the calculator so that they can be empowered to understand how their health is faring, and the steps they can take to make changes for the better,” he added. The AIA Vitality Age Calculator is free for all Australians to use at www.aiavitalityage.com.au. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 85
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RENO RULES! THE CURRENT REAL ESTATE MARKET IS THE NEW GOLD RUSH. DANIELLA WINTER, 2017 HOUSE RULES WINNER, TAKE US THROUGH ONE OF THEIR PROJECTS. Our vision was straight forward - take a partially demolished house and using our ideas and experience, turn it into a modern coastal masterpiece. In short we wanted to give the house life! The house itself had very good bones so we had a good base for a starting point. We were committed to take on the challenge of turning it into an extremely liveable and unique home within three months and then putting it straight back on the market. As you will see from the before and after photographs, we used unique building techniques to lift the ceiling heights to cleverly create light for the interior and build an artistic flow throughout the house. With Aaron’s background as a successful builder and mine as an entertainer and interior stylist, we thought we could make this project work on all levels using both of our skill sets. My other key contribution is bringing my talents in entertainment to a job site and trying to keep the stress levels way down low. (Ha! Ha!) Since the completion of this build we have renovated another two houses, 14 bathrooms and done numerous other side projects. Currently we are giving renovations a break as our media career has taken over with our new, upcoming segments on Weekender Channel 7 Queensland and I am also working as a presenter on Better Homes and Gardens also on Channel 7. 86 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
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FINANCE
WHY WOULD YOU USE A MORTGAGE BROKER? CHOICE I don’t want to point out the obvious however it’s in our name…. Mortgage Choice. A Mortgage Broker provides you with choice! Over 60 percent of consumers now use mortgage brokers, we drive competition and provide value and choice to our customers. If you go directly to your lender you will receive only their products and you must fit within their policies. If you go through a mortgage broker we will discuss your specific needs and unique situation, compare thousands of home loan products and we will present the lenders that have policies and products that are suited to you.
REFINANCING Often customers stay with their own lenders too long and are paying a higher rate than is necessary or they have a loan that is no longer suited to their needs. This is usually as it’s believed to be too much work and there is too much paperwork to refinance to a more suitable and competitive solution. If you work with a Mortgage Broker we will assist you in ensuring this process is as simple as possible. 88 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
Only a few short years ago 4 percent was considered a great rate however most rates are now in the 2 percents and below. This means if you have a $500,000 home loan you could potentially save over $10,000 per year in interest and this is the reason it’s in your best interest to review your home loan regularly. Refinancing could assist you to achieve a few things which could include freeing up cashflow, reducing your loan term by continuing to make higher repayments, allowing you to consolidate other debt that is at a higher rate (like a credit card or personal loan) or allowing you to release equity for either home improvements or to purchase an investment property.
PURCHASING A HOME OR AN INVESTMENT Whether you are looking to buy your first home, upsize your current home or purchase an investment property, it’s a great idea to speak with a Mortgage Broker in the early stages of your planning. We will assist you with working out your borrowing capacity, ensure you are comfortable
RENEE POLDEN Mortgage Choice - Robina with the repayments and also discuss the deposit requirements and the associated costs for your purchase price. We provide you with a guide to assist you during your purchasing journey, we do all the legwork, which includes liaising with your lenders, conveyancers and real estate agents to ensure the process is simple and smooth for you.
OUR SERVICE IS AT NO COST TO YOU Here’s the best part and also the reason there is no excuse for you not to use a Mortgage Broker! Our home loan service at Mortgage Choice is at no cost to you. We are paid by the lenders and we are paid the same no matter which lender you choose therefore you are our number one priority. Our mission is to find the right home loan for your individual needs and to always have your best interests at heart. It’s that plain and simple.
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HOME LOAN EXPERTS The team at Mortgage Choice Robina can’t wait to assist you!
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Eligibility criteria applies to each scheme. Visit our website for further details. *Comparison rate 2.71 percent - based on a loan amount of $150,0000 and a term of 25 years.
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THE RED PADDLE CO 11’0” COMPACT SUP Launched early 2020, this board is full of practical features and innovations making it an ideal match for paddlers who regularly travel with their board or want to adventure further with the convenience of an all-in-one package. The increased length makes this board perfect for longer paddling adventures and paddlers travelling the world with their SUP. RRP From $2,429. www.redpaddleco.com 90 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
WARM HIS HEART BUNDLE Young Living, the world leader in essential oils, offers the ultimate gift of relaxation for Father’s day. Made with natural terra-cotta clay, molded, hand-refined and baked in a kiln for 10 hours, Young Living’s exclusive Ember Diffuser adds a sleek, natural design accent to any home. Paired with Pine and Northern Lights Black Spruce Essential Oil, which are known for their rich, woodsy and invigorating scent, making this the perfect bundle to warm his heart this Father’s Day. RRP $192.20. www.youngliving.com.au
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RED PADDLE CO WATERPROOF ROLL TOP DRY BAG The waterproof roll top dry bags are perfect for protecting your valuables and equipment from water, sand and dirt. Designed to be versatile, robust and long lasting they come in three different sizes to transport a variety of gear. RRP $49. www.redpaddleco.com
INFINITE CYCLE @ HOME TILTING BIKE This subscription-based fitness program allows you to rent or buy a bike to use in tandem with the Infinite Cycle @ HOME app for effective workouts from the comfort of your own living room. Unlike many other home-based fitness programs, Infinite Cycle @ Home classes are delivered in real-time and are interactive so that you can get feedback throughout your sessions from your instructor. This technology doesn’t just make the workout more thrilling (and realistic), it also delivers serious physical benefits. The movement of the bike forces muscles to engage that wouldn’t otherwise fire-up when riding a regular stationary bike, they also help you burn 20 percent more calories vs a regular stationary bike. RRP $2,500 or $50 (weekly rental). www.infinitecycle.com.au
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PEOPLE
GOLD STARS We asked local stars to tell us about their talented careers and reveal where it all started and their career highlights..
NATHAN HEDGER
My name is Nathan Hedger and I have been performing magic for about 15 years. I have been doing it as a profession since 2014 and full time for about five years. I perform both roving magic and stage shows however I get the most joy performing close up magic in a roving environment. When you first want to become a magician you see all these tricks and illusions and want to know how it’s done. With some of them, when you become a professional, you know the secret so you don’t get that same amazement as easily as you used to. For me I had to find another way to enjoy it, and that’s when I began to love the audience reactions. That is what I love and strive for. Being part of making someone smile, or laugh or go ‘what the... that’s not possible!’ is an incredible feeling. I still remember the moment I really thought I wanted to do this, I was on a lunch break back when I was working for Supercheap Auto, went to get some food and walked past a couple sitting at a bar table. I had some of my early magic on me at the time and decided to ask if I could show them a trick. They agreed, I performed some tricks, thanked them, got my food and went back to work. About 30 minutes later, they came to find me at work to thank me. It turned out the woman had just lost her job, a few difficult things were going on and it was quite a rough day, yet that little bit of magic really turned things around and made her day so much better. To me, I didn’t do anything super special, but I realised being able to make someone’s day or make them smile, laugh or have their mind blown, (in a positive way), with magic, that is pretty special and I want to keep doing it.
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PEOPLE
RIELY SAVILLE
SHE IS THE WOMAN OF MANY FACES AND CHARACTERS WHO CAN BE SEEN AT MANY OF OUR TOP FUNCTIONS PROVIDING A GLITTERING PERSONA WHICH IS GUARANTEED TO BRIGHTEN UP ANY OCCASION. After a challenging time in the world, especially for those in the performing arts, Riely Saville is back and she’s ready to sparkle. She has performed at many of our iconic venues including Movie World, Sea World, The Star, Dracula’s Cabaret and Pink Flamingo but her history as a performer started with the training and discipline of classical ballet. Her baby steps, literally, started at the age of three when she began dance classes with Dawn and Joy Ransley before joining the Gold Coast City Ballet. That in turn led to an invitation to join the prestigious Australian Ballet School in Melbourne, before dancing with The Melbourne Ballet Company. The Ajkun Ballet Theatre in New York City was the next to call, where she danced the role of Juliet in “Romeo & Juliet” and received a standing ovation for her performance. Staying in the one dance lane was never going to be enough for Riely who returned to the Gold Coast and
set about expanding her range of talents. So much more than a ’triple threat’, she soon could add the following skills to her resume besides dance she also, acts, sings, stilt walks, roller skates, martial arts and aerial arts. That unique skill set has paid dividends because over her career she has worked for some of the biggest names in showbiz, including Kanye West, Disney, Universal Studios, Royal Caribbean International, and MAC Makeup. She also is about to star in a yet-tobe released feature film but cannot as yet reveal more details. After a stint with Universal Studios in Singapore and then performing throughout Asia, Riely returned home again and set up her own entertainment business, EPIC Creations. From Marilyn Monroe to unicorn parties and a rolling Champagne dispenser, Riely has a character for every occasion. She loves producing shows and awe inspiring moments for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether it’s a small, private party, a large corporate event, music festival, or rocking the stage for 30,000 people, her mission is to entertain. “I love bringing smiles, fun and WOW moments,” she explained. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 93
BUSINESS
SEVEN WAYS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
At Element we work with you to help grow your business. We’ve all been through a lot recently and it’s likely you know you need to make some changes in your business. Change won’t just happen on its own. You have to make the choice to change. The first action is being aware you need to change. It’s unlikely your business has been able to continue as normal and changes need to be made. The next step is to accept that you need to change. It may not be easy. But the alternative of not changing won’t be easy either. Once you’ve accepted change is needed, you need to take action. What steps do you need to take to enable the change? Most people get stuck here. They may respond to immediate actions while in crisis mode but fail to take the action required. To make sure you do take action, accountability is required. Being held accountable by someone independent really does make things happen. And finally, take time to acknowledge the change you’ve actioned. Take your team on the journey and give positive reinforcement. 94 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
We have outlined below seven ways for you to grow your business whilst you embrace this change:
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Increase your customer retention rate. It’s much cheaper to make sales to existing customers, in fact statistics show that it’s six times easier and cheaper to make sales to existing customers than it is to new customers.
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Generate more leads. The best way to generate more leads is to delight your customers so they become promoters and provide you with more leads.
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Increase your conversion rate. Do you measure how successful you are at converting leads, quotes and proposals into sales? Do you regularly review why you aren’t converting more?
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Increase transaction frequency encourage your customers to buy from you more often.
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Increase the transaction value. This doesn’t necessarily mean increasing your prices. Think about how you could add more value to your customers.
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Reduce your variable costs. These are the costs which increase as sales increase, such as direct labour, cost of materials and sales commissions.
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Reduce your overheads. These are your fixed costs like phone, power, rent, office supplies. As Albert Einstein famously said, “Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results”. We all know this, right? So, what do we have to do differently this year? You have four choices:
• Do nothing. • Retreat. • Take normal amounts of action. • Take massive amounts of action.
How we can help Firstly, if you don’t already have a Business Plan, we can work with you to develop yours over a half-day session. If you need a bit of accountability to ensure you’re on track to achieving your goals, we can meet with you regularly to review and reset the goals and actions in your Business Plan. And finally, if you’re not a client, we offer a one hour complimentary meeting to establish if we’re the right fit for you. Element Business & Accounting Solutions Ph: 07 5551 0143 www.elementbusiness.com
OUR VISION COMMITTED TO BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS BEYOND TOMORROW ACCOUNTING | TAXATION | ADVISORY The Directors of Element Business & Accounting Solutions use their 'Big 4' accounting firm experience to guild long-lasting relationships with their clients, while offering expert advice. Founder Leschen Smaller says the practice facilitates business and individual growth by taking the time to collaborate, listen and understand each client. "We look beyond the numbers so we can provide more meaningful advice". At Element, we embrace that change and challenge our clients to think creatively and innovatively about the way in which they do business. Directors Leschen & Theresa Allery share a range of complementary skills that benefit clients in various ways. Focusing on projects such as R&D Tax Incentive, Business Mentoring and three-way cashflow modelling. By becoming integrated with a client’s business in a holistic way, the team at Element gain a 360 degree view of their client's business, family and circumstances. This allows them to provide advice in a better way, advice that has depth because they are aware of the other factors influencing decision making that aren’t just commercial factors.
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LEGAL
NAVIGATING YOUR SEPARATION…
How to swim and not sink A MARRIAGE OR RELATIONSHIP ENDING IS COMMONLY UNDERSTOOD TO BE ONE OF THE TOP THREE MOST TRAUMATIC EVENTS THAT A PERSON CAN EXPERIENCE. THE EXPERIENCE CAN BE LIKENED TO BEING CAUGHT IN A RIP IN THE OCEAN. Unsure as to direction, uncertainty of your thoughts and capacity to move, combined with periods of treading water and calm stillness. Just as you cannot control the movement of the ocean, there are aspects of your separation or divorce which cannot be controlled. Those aspects are the processes and procedures put in place by the various pieces of law and rules of court as well as the conduct, responses and reactions of the other party involved in the separation. What you can control however, is knowledge. Obtaining advice as early in the separation process as possible is the key to being able to make sensible and logical decisions about how to wade into that deep water and make it out safely. 96 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
Advice should be sought from an experienced family lawyer, not from trusted friends and loved ones who, whilst well intentioned, are not legally trained or experienced in the practice and procedure of Family law. A good family lawyer is one who is armed with both book smarts and street smarts to ensure that decisions are made in line with the law, but also the most practical and sensible solution for your circumstances. In this article we will touch on the very basics of the division of assets after separation including how the Court determines property settlement disputes if you cannot reach an agreement. In Australia after separation there is an entitlement to a “fair” or “just and equitable” division of assets of the relationship. It is the question of what is
ABBI GOLIGHTLY Partner OMB Solicitors Abbi has been named a “Recommended Family Lawyer” and “Leading Parenting Lawyer” from 2016 - 2021 commendation by the independent Doyles Guide.
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LEGAL “fair” that causes the most dispute. Sometimes it is fair to not divide the assets at all, meaning that they “lie where they lie” and each party simply keeps what they have in their own name. This is more common in short relationships and where there are no children. However, if a division of assets is necessary, then the following steps are used by lawyers and the Court to determine what is a “fair” division of assets:
WHAT IS THERE TO DIVIDE? First things first we need to identify what there is to divide. Assets can include real estate, bank accounts, cars, superannuation, shares, investments, cash, furniture, jewellery and the like. Liabilities are also considered including mortgages, tax debts, personal loans, credit cards amongst other things. It is the net assets of the parties that are considered for division.
WHAT DID EACH PARTY PUT IN OR CONTRIBUTE TO THE RELATIONSHIP? These contributions are not just monetary contributions. Non-financial contributions toward the care of children and the home are equally as relevant to the division of assets, particularly in longer relationships. Financial contributions are assessed across the entire relationship including any periods post separation.
WHAT ARE THE NEEDS OF EACH OF THE PARTIES LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE? At this stage we look at matters such as the health of each party, their income and earning capacity as well as whether either of the parties have the care of children of the relationship who are under the age of 18. If one party has higher “needs” because of any or all of these factors, then there may be an “adjustment” away from their contributions based entitlement to ensure that they are able to move forward into the future on a level playing field with the higher earning spouse.
OFTEN OVERLOOKED ARE SIMPLE STEPS THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO ENSURE MAXIMUM BENEFIT FROM YOUR LEGAL ADVICE AND TO ENSURE PERSONAL AND ASSET SAFETY. SOME KEY THINGS TO REMEMBER ARE: 1. Ensure that you have appropriate supports in place in relation to managing your emotional health during your separation. Counselling or psychological assistance is nothing to be ashamed of and will ensure you are able to be clear and focused in your decision making through out your legal proceedings. 2. Whilst your lawyer can provide assistance, they are not trained to provide therapeutic support and to be frank, are considerably more expensive than a therapist! 3. Keep a diary or journal of events and discussions. This will help you remember if you are asked by your lawyer about historical events. 4. Keep receipts for any significant purchases and ensure that you transact through your bank accounts rather than cash, in order to prove contributions. 5. Ensure that any physical mail that you may receive is redirected to a safe postal address (get a PO Box if needs be). 6. Consider your accommodation needs – including for the children. If you are concerned about safety, then the Police should be contacted, and steps taken to ensure your safety as a priority. 7. Consider your financial position and establish separate bank accounts, make sure you are aware of your financial obligations, when bills are due, whose name bills and accounts are in and if needs be ensure that you are authorized on these accounts. 8. Ensure your technology is safe by changing passwords and disabling any shared Cloud based storage. 9. Collate copies of important financial records such as tax returns, bank statements, business financial records, trust deeds and superannuation records (including for selfmanaged funds). 10. Consider instructing your bank to insist on “two to sign” on joint accounts with significant balances such as mortgage redraw facilities and overdrafts.
FINALLY, IS THE OUTCOME (A) PRACTICAL AND (B) FAIR AND REASONABLE? This is the last and most important step in property settlement as we need to ensure that the outcome either being ordered or agreed upon is capable of being given effect to and will ensure both parties are able to move on financially. If you can seek advice prior to separation, it is a great idea. When you are armed with knowledge about what information is needed and the processes involved, then you can make informed decisions. These processes are not just legal but practical also. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 97
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BONZ home Crafted by Nature – Perfected by Bonz.
Established in 1972, The BONZ Group proudly manufactures and retails luxury New Zealand made apparel, accessories, homewares and furniture. In the early 1980’s, Bonnie Rodwell (the company’s founder) was standing at a domestic New Zealand airport. It was here that an American tourist commented on her hand knitted jumper, asking where she purchased it as they would like to buy one also. Bonnie had knitted the garment herself and was unaware of anyone selling a similar product in New Zealand at that time. While unable to help that tourist, the question got Bonnie thinking – was there a business here? After research, Bonnie confirmed her assumptions - there was no-one supplying handmade woollen garments on any scale in New Zealand. It was not long after that Bonz, ‘Best of New Zealand’, was born, aimed at providing high quality, sustainably produced, New Zealand designed and made fashion (primarily knitted) to the global market. Now close to 40 years later Bonz has expanded dramatically to have stores in Australia and New Zealand and is recognised as a truly global brand.
Luxurious possum throws are handcrafted using the finest quality New Zealand possum fur and come in a variety of different sizes. They look luxurious, feel incredibly soft to touch, and are easy to care for. The natural colours of brown and grey will complement any room, introducing warmth and luxury. 98 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
Possum throws: Starting at $5498. Possum cushions: $448. Alpaca throws: Starting at $5998. Alpaca cushions: $598. Cashmere Knitted Throws: $598. Beanbags: $998. Slink lambskin cushions: $198. Duvets: From $448
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The Knitted blankets are made with care using the finest quality natural fibres. Drawing the colours from Central Otago these blankets are the perfect accessory to layer, style or soften any room in the house.
The range of goods sold has also increased with leather jackets, machine knits, accessories, furniture and a full range of home goods added to their famous handknits. Lambskin, Alpaca, Cashmere and ethically produced Possum are just some of the luxurious goods available for anyone looking for homeware products with a difference.
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Gwinganna is located in Queensland, Australia just 15 minutes from Burleigh Heads beach, 30 minutes from Gold Coast airport and around 60 minutes from Brisbane International airport.
SPA The Spa Sanctuary is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere with 33 treatment rooms, a stunning indoor outdoor design, environmentally sensitive architecture and crystal steam room. Choose from a range of massages, face and body treatments plus specialty spa experiences unique to Gwinganna.
ORGANIC CUISINE Gwinganna’s superb wellness cuisine is organic and partially supplied from the gardens and orchard on the property. Menus are innovative and designed with a nutritionist using a variety of fresh, local produce to provide perfectly balanced nutrition. Gwinganna’s menu is gluten and dairy free and aims to 100 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
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ACTIVITIES AND SEMINARS Each day begins early with Qi Gong (Tai Chi) followed by a delicious breakfast and activities including Pilates, yoga, meditation, indoor cycling, resistance training, dance, deep water running, cricket, scenic bushwalks and hikes. Specialty options include garden tours and organic cooking demonstrations. A highlight of any stay are the wellness seminars providing the latest research and evidence-based health information. Presented by leading wellness practitioners, these offer education and understanding of key wellness elements.
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HOROSCOPE
VIRGO
AQUARIUS
Some highs and lows in your working life, while it may not be your first priority, you are in a learning curve which will give harness all of your skills. It is important to prioritise what makes you happy and fulfilled especially for Virgos who are an employer’s dream. Don’t be taken advantage of. Your focus will be on a new health regime, spending quality time with family and even the appearance of a soul mate.
Take control of your relationship and establish some boundaries. You don’t need to be all things to everyone, so don’t be afraid to speak up. Luck will be on your side with Jupiter transiting your sign, so you will be able to manifest your deepest desires.
(AUG 24 – SEP 23)
LIBRA
(SEP 24 – 0CT 23) Think outside the square to promote yourself. You are in a transformative cycle, so don’t get stuck in the old routine but manifest what truly excites you and elevates you to the position you want. Many Librans will be drawn to the arts and will engage more with like-minded people.
SCORPIO
(OCT 24 – NOV 22)
By Nellie McKinley
LEO
(JUL 24 – AUG 23)
There will be a shift in your professional career. Keep close to your former colleagues, as they can be an asset in the future. “Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water”. Saturn will oppose your sign until 2023, so there are many lessons to be learned. The challenge will be to stay positive and patient, as you await success and achievement.
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No time to compromise and to feel obligated in your relationships. Don’t feel duty bound but be assertive in your dealings with others. A great time to be challenged, so take up a new course of study or hobby that engages you with the passion that Scorpios desire.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23 – DEC 21)
It’s a healing time with family. Allow others the space to be their own person. The impetus to give opinions and psychological insights need to be curbed, as others need to learn from their own mistakes. Your curious mind will be open to learn new things and the Archer needs to focus his arrow on health and their physical regime.
CAPRICORN (DEC 22 – JAN 20)
The goat will have the desire to cull some friendships that no longer serve them. Choices will be highlighted as to whom you want to spend the time with and the people who support you. Uranus will urge you to break free from conventional modes of operandum. Pluto has had a very transformative affect on your sign, so much regeneration has taken place.
(JAN 21- FEB 19)
PISCES
(FEB 20 – MAR 20) Prioritise what needs your time rather than scattering your energies. Neptune will continue to inspire your creative and artistic talents, which will promote your self-esteem and confidence. Your career may even be spotlighted and bring you to new heights.
ARIES
(MAR 21 – APR 20) Look for new ideas and projects that excite and challenge you. You need to act on the important issues and not to become distracted. Fiery Aries will enjoy the passion that the next cycle brings. You will be stirred by the variety and excitement that life can offer you now compared to the restricted cycle your have felt.
TAURUS
(APR 21 – MAY 21)
Romance takes priority during the next few months. Give plenty of time to your relationships. Uranus in the sign of Taurus will create many exciting adventures and challenges, both personally and professionally. Expect the unexpected.
GEMINI
(MAY 22 – JUN 21) Communication is highlighted Geminis, so be direct and honest in your dealings. In the process you need to confront peacefully and diplomatically and allow others to have their opinions. Be guided by your intuition and let go of things that do not serve you well. Destiny is beckoning.
CANCER (JUN 22 – JUL 23)
Sensitive crabs need to realise that conflict with others is not of their making. Focus on creating stability in your professional and person life and the next few months will see you feel more liberated. You will gain momentum in the next few months focusing on your own needs rather than by being weighed down by the dilemmas of others.
ASTROLOGY
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ASTROLOGICAL PATHWAY IS UNFOLDING The dynamic events of 2020 have now led us into a new chapter on all fronts, including politically, healthwise and the global economic picture. Lessons are unfolding. We are now in a transformative era, like we have never seen before in our lifetimes, or indeed in the history of the modern world. I think most astrologers would agree, we are in the Age of Aquarius which embodies the egalitarian, the equality, the humanitarian, and the freethought characteristics. Now, and it is a BIG now, we are in the mode of choosing our own reality. The dismantling of structures and hierarchies that we have witnessed globally, and in Australia have been oppressive and dictatorial. We can now align ourselves with our own truths and beliefs and creates a wonderful opportunity to free ourselves from past constraints. Already the Aquarian energy has seen a change in our working environments where we have moved from working in the traditional office to home based environments. This has created greater flexibility, and has improved our performance, output, productivity and really is the opportunity for a personal awakening like never before. The significant astrological players for the next couple of years will be Saturn and Uranus. Saturn has to do with structure, order and systems and Uranus wants to bring down the old and bring in the new. The defining aspect of Uranus and Saturn, an event which only occurs every 22 years will see cracks in our
foundations with the inclusions of more technological advancements and breakthroughs. This can also herald a time of real awakening. The challenge is to find the balance of what to keep what supports us and jettison the systems that are no longer personally useful. Most of us will be desirous of change and want to break free from what was felt as one of the most oppressive years in recent history. During the great depression of 1929, we also had similar planetary aspects, so it would be important to look back at history and reflect on how we could do better. Uranus desires progress but needs to tear down old structures first therein lies the conflict with Saturn who is bound by tradition and limitations. Planetary cycles assist us in navigating our lives with hopefully the best outcomes. What is important is to remember that it is up to us individually to create an authentic and meaningful change for our futures. Our astrological transits are actually only signposts which guide us – it is up to us individually to create the best possible outcome for ourselves to navigate the ups and downs of life. As the famous playwright and thinker William Shakespeare once said, “The fault dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves that we are underlings”. Ultimately the outcome of our lives is based on our own actions with the guidance of our astrological cycles.
Nellie McKinley ASTROLOGICAL COUNSELLOR Nellie McKinley is an experienced astrologer and relationship counsellor. She is passionate about helping people identify their true potential in all aspects of their lives. Nellie has written regular articles for the Gold Coast Bulletin and her first book, ‘Astrology: A Compatibility Guide’, was published by Hinkler Books. She was a featured guest of Peter Gleeson’s ‘News Talk’ on Sky News in 2019 where she gave her insights into Australia’s leadership in the lead up to the Federal election. Nellie can help you set new goals and discuss your relationships and aspirations for the year ahead. Contact Nellie for an in-depth chart analysis for yourself or as a gift for a friend.
Ph: 0414 630 777 nellie@mckinleygroup.com.au
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A VIEW FROM THE GOLD COAST Welcome to the inaugural property section within the first edition of Gold Coast Panache Magazine. We are honoured to be the exclusive real estate partner, providing content for the discerning Gold Coast market. Each edition we will bring you a summary market update, a showcase of incredible Gold Coast properties on offer – and from time to time outstanding estates from other Queensland lifestyle locations such as Noosa, Whitsundays, and the Tropical North. It’s been an intense 12 months in property with a burgeoning market unseen for a decade or more. Queensland was ranked one of the fastest rising luxury housing markets in the world, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Here on the Gold Coast the luxury market is bullish, mirroring global trends and trends throughout Australia & New Zealand. Population movement from interstate, intrastate [locals], and Australians returning to Queensland [specifically the Gold Coast] resulted in record breaking results for FY20/21, with the road ahead looking equally strong. With the continuum of low interest rates
and tremendous value for dollar - our property market across the Gold Coast bodes well as we enter the second half of 2021, and our traditionally strong spring/summer season... albeit those lines are a little blurred these days.
REWARDING RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE I’d like to take this opportunity to share with our readers that Queensland Sothebys’ International Realty was recently awarded the highest achievement in the prestigious International Property Awards, winning in three categories for Australia: - Best Real Estate Agency - Best Real Estate Marketing - Best Real Estate website An outstanding achievement for our dedicated team and a testament to our clients.
PAUL ARTHUR
CEO Queensland Sotheby's International Realty 1300 QLD SIR (753 747)
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Bellagio La Villa, a Majestic Estate! Large private estates are a scarcity, and Bellagio La Villa is one of the most significant residential holdings on the Gold Coast where privacy, exclusivity and security are paramount and opulent luxury is the name of the game. Bellagio La Villa has no comparable residence in Queensland.
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Brand New Architectural Statement... A monument to master-crafted modern living and entertaining beckons atop the exclusive Chesterfield Drive precinct with this brand new residence of distinction (bordering Tallebudgera Valley and Bonogin). Private, spacious and draped against the backdrop of 200 degrees of picture-perfect panoramas.
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Has the Time Come to Escape the City? Or create a dream business or family retreat in a world-class resort destination? Whether experiencing living farm to table, or the decadence of a countryside manor with majestic views and friendly farm animals to love - all roads point to Tooraloo!
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One of Hastings Point’s Best! Exclusive waterfront properties in the vicinity of Byron Bay and Northern Rivers are few and far between. One of the most desirable oceanfront residential positions in the region is The Peninsula at Hastings Point, with only a handful of holdings. 9 Peninsula Street is a standout and only steps to one of Australia’s best beaches.
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‘The Polish Place’
Restaurant - Five Chalets This is a chance of a lifetime calling out for executive chefs and hospitality entrepreneurs working long days who want an idyllic lifestyle with a work-life balance in one of Australia’s most soughtafter regions. Offering an 80 seat restaurant, 5 separate chalets and private residence Irreplaceable position!
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Five Levels of Luxury Living with Private Lift! Custom-designed, generous interior living connects with easy-living outdoor terraces and a lap pool. Enjoy a dream kitchen with butler’s pantry, media room, acoustic panelled music room, plus rooftop entertaining with Broadwater views. Open spaces, sea breezes and natural light are the essence of this home.
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Absolute Beachfront Luxury Apartment! A sensational absolute beachfront apartment in the exclusive boutique resident only, award winning and tightly held, Northcliffe Residences. A bespoke 3 bedroom, plus study/ media room and 3.5 bathroom residence with upgraded finishes throughout, state of the art AV, smart home features and more…
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WEDDING
MILLARD and OMEROS WEDDING
WHO - CHARLES MILLARD AND HELENE OMEROS.
WHEN - 24TH APRIL, 2021 WHERE - CEREMONY AND RECEPTION AT HAMILTON
ISLAND YACHT CLUB ON THE DAY AFTER HELENE’S 50TH BIRTHDAY.
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WEDDING
FIRST MEETING
– Charles and Helene met at Domani’s Restaurant in Main Beach on Melbourne Cup Day in 2015 on the insistence of their mutual friend, Jenni Purdy, who thought they would be good together.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS – Helene –
“I remember thinking how tall he was and I also liked his cheeky smile and bright blue eyes.” Charles – “I was struck by her big smile and beautiful looks.”
WHAT YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT EACH OTHER – Helene – “We have such fun
together and laugh all the time plus he is very loyal and gives me his unwavering support at all times.” Charles – “Beside the laughs and fun times, I love her family values and great loyalty to her friends and family.”
THE PROPOSAL
– Charles proposed when the couple was in Dubai on the way home from a European trip. On the pretence of looking at jewellery, Charles managed to get Helene into a store where he had secretly organised an engagement ring. He had the ring brought out with other items she was looking at and then when she saw it, he popped the question. Helene had no idea it was going to happen and everyone in the store clapped and applauded when she said ‘Yes’.
THE BRIDE – Helene’s gown was an ivory crepe
and lace gown by Grace Loves Lace in Burleigh Heads with Aquazzura shoes.
THE GROOM
– Charles was dressed in a Hugo Boss navy jacket, long sleeve shirt and MMX light blue chinos, all from John Forsyth for Men.
THE WALTZ – The bridal waltz was the Donna Summer song ‘The Last Dance’.
HONEYMOON – Qualia for 4 fabulous nights of
relaxation. We were planning to take the girls (Hannah and Charlie) to Europe if we eloped but due to COVID-19 we kept it local, this way we could invite all our family and closest friends.
WITNESSES
– Helene’s daughter Hannah and Charles’s daughter Charlie.
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BOATING FEATURE
Royal CLASS
PRINCESS YACHTS ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF THE ALL-NEW PRINCESS Y72, WHICH BECOMES THE LATEST ADDITION TO THE SOPHISTICATED Y CLASS RANGE. Princess Yachts Australia Ph: 07 5661 9111 www.princessyachts.com.au info@princessyachts.com.au
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Princess Yachts announced the launch of the all-new Princess Y72, which becomes the latest addition to the sophisticated Y Class range. The Y72 joins the award-winning Motor Yacht range accompanied by her sister yachts - the latest Y78, the triumphant Y85, and the highly anticipated flagship of the range the Y95 which is due to launch in 2022. Designed by the Princess Design Studio in collaboration with naval architects Olesinski and Italian design house Pininfarina, the Y72 encapsulates the quality and design language as seen on larger yachts in the range and takes it to the next level in luxury. Instantly recognisable as a member of the Y Class, the Princess Y72 features the very latest in Princess exterior design and interior finishes. Featuring
beautifully sculpted exterior forms, she is fitted with expansive full-length hull windows which are also seen on the Y95. The Y72 is designed for outdoor living, with an optional extended hardtop with electric opening louvered roof section or glass panel, to allow the sunlight in as you embark on your voyage. The flybridge is the perfect place to entertain loved ones. The Y72, taking influence from her larger sister the Y85, is also available in a selection of different timber finishes options with extended teak appointed as standard. Moving forward of the flybridge, the bow area offers a U-shaped seating area and sun pad, allowing guests to experience the surrounding vista. An aft-mounted, raise/lower bathing platform to accommodate and deploy a
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SPECIFICATION PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS Length overall (incl. pulpit) 74’9” 22.8m Length overall (excl. pulpit) 73’2” 22.31 Beam 17’11” 5.45m Draft (at full load) approx. 5’8’’ 1.72m Displacement (half load) approx 53,300kg Fuel capacity 4,500 litres/990 gal/1,189
USG Water capacity (excl. calorifier) 909 litres/200 gal/240 USG Princess Y72 Master Stateroom ENGINES MAN V12 (2 x 1650mhp) Max speed range–32-34 knots MAN V12 (2 x 1400mhp) Max speed range–28-30 knots
She has it all 34 knot performance, beautifully laid out and spacious living areas.
Williams Sportjet395 or a Seadoo Spark (or equivalent) becomes an ideal base to enjoy fun filled water sports. The spacious main deck saloon has been designed for sociable living and elegant entertaining. The cockpit seamlessly connects to the main saloon via a sliding patio door opening to starboard, with hinge up window above the aft galley bar top, effortlessly integrating the two areas and allowing the outside in. On-board entertainment is provided by a 55” UHD LED TV that can be raised and lowered electronically, plus a DVD and Blu-ray system complemented with a Naim audio system also fitted in the flybridge and Master Stateroom as standard. Forward on the lower deck, six guests can enjoy three beautifully appointed
guest cabins filled with light from the full-length hull glazing. A dedicated staircase leads from the main deck to the full-beam owner’s stateroom amidships via a private lobby area connected to the saloon. The sophisticated owner’s stateroom is furnished with a sofa, dressing area and vanity desk wrapped and stitched in Livorno Stone leather for a contemporary finish. The all-new Princess Y72 is fitted with powerful twin MAN V12 engines – either 1400mhp or 1650mhp variants - the latter powering the Y72 up to 34 knots. Available with gyro or fin stabilisation, Princess’s pioneering deep-V hull design, developed with world-renowned naval architects Olesinski, is the foundation to this unique performance. Antony Sheriff, Executive Chairman & CEO, Princess Yachts said “I am immensely proud of the Y72 which represents the “next generation” of Princess luxury yachts. She has it all 34 knot performance, beautifully laid out and spacious living areas, and a luxurious fitout that underlines the
extraordinary hand-built quality and impeccable design detail created by our 3,000 craftspeople in Plymouth. Above all, her exterior design brings striking simplicity and sculptural elegance that stands alone in the market. Rather than crowd her with dozens of aggressive two dimensional design elements, we have focussed on meticulously surfaced and sculpted three dimensional forms that are astonishing to see in real life. She is unmistakably a Princess, but taken to another level.” Plymouth-based Princess Yachts epitomises the best of British manufacturing, from its quality craftsmanship, design and engineering pedigree, to the refined elegant and luxury interior styling of its craft. The result blends cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship to set new standards in performance, evident across the Princess range of sophisticated F and Y flybridge motor yachts, dynamic V Class sports yachts, The Princess reputation for design, engineering and manufacturing excellence has earned the company global appeal and established it as a truly international brand. LAUNCH ISSUE • 2021 115
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BIG CAT Purrfection THIS NEW SUV IS A GAME CHANGER FOR JAGUAR AND THE OPPOSITE OF THE SEDATE SEDANS NORMALLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE BRAND.
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MOTORING
When it was first launched in 2016, the first generation F-Pace was a game changer for the famous Jaguar brand. It has been lauded by critics as one of most rewarding and stylish SUVs on the market today and the latest release has not dampened the enthusiasm. With an assertive new exterior, beautifully crafted all-new interior, latest generation Pivi Pro infotainment and the choice of in-line four and six-cylinder engines, the new Jaguar F-PACE is more luxurious, connected and efficient than ever. The new exterior design gives a cleaner, more assured presence, featuring a new sculpted bonnet with a wider power bulge and smoother, more precisely defined surfaces. The new bonnet also contributes to a more striking finish by reducing the number of shut lines on the front of the car. An enlarged grille features Jaguar’s heritage logoinspired ‘diamond’ detailing, while the side fender vents now feature the iconic Leaper emblem, demonstrating the exceptional attention to detail found right across the vehicle. A new front bumper with redesigned air intakes and dark mesh details visually widen the new F-PACE for a more assured dynamic presence.
New super slim all-LED quad headlights with ‘Double J’ Daytime Running Light (DRL) signatures, which are available with optional Pixel LED technology, deliver increased resolution and brightness. With Adaptive Driving Beam capability, which evaluates the road ahead and automatically adapts the high beam light to mask oncoming traffic or traffic signs, the system can create varying light beam patterns by selecting different LED segments to optimise visibility and minimise risk
of distracting other drivers. Premium LED technology is fitted as standard across the range and is available with Auto High Beam Assist on SE and HSE models. Animated Directional Indicators are also available on all models when fitted as part of additional linked options, and provide heightened sophistication. At the rear, new slimline lights feature Jaguar’s double chicane graphic – first previewed on the all-electric I-PACE – to accentuate the width of the vehicle.
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MOTORING
In R-Dynamic specification, the new F-PACE features a series of distinct design elements for a more performance focused look, while all models are available with the additional Black Exterior Pack, which delivers an even more dynamic appearance with bespoke elements finished in Gloss Black. It is inside that things get seriously sumptuous. An all-new interior with heightened luxury, enhanced connectivity and greater serenity and refinement for driver and passengers. The new cockpit design is bolder, more dynamic and with greater focus on the driver. A new sporty centre console, faster in profile, sweeps up to the instrument panel and incorporates an optional wireless charger and greater console stowage. At the heart of the new interior is a seamlessly integrated centrallymounted 11.4-inch curved-glass HD touchscreen in an elegant magnesium alloy casing, which controls the new Pivi Pro infotainment system. Authentic finishes, including open pore wood veneers and aluminium, feature in beautifully formed shapes such as the upper door insert and full width ‘Piano lid’ that is formed across the width of 118 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
the instrument panel. Laser-etched mid-line speaker frets and the metallic rotary dial of the JaguarDrive Control epitomise the attention to detail. The new Drive Selector features an upper section finished with ‘cricketball’ stitching, the lower part being made of precision engineered metal for enhanced tactility. New door casings, featuring a new 360-degree grab handle, provide easier access and increased storage for drinks bottles and other items, while the electric window switches are moved down from the top of the door roll, putting them within easier reach of occupants. New seats feature wider cushioning, new massage functions and enhanced coverage of the heated and cooling areas. An embossed Jaguar Leaper features on the headrests on selected models, while a set of ‘Est.1935 Jaguar Coventry’ upholstery tags highlight the brand’s heritage. A series of advanced technologies ensure the health and wellbeing of all occupants. Cabin Air Ionisation improves interior air quality through NanoeTM technology, which removes allergens and unpleasant odours. The system now also features PM2.5 filtration, which captures
ultra-fine particles – including PM2.5 particulates – to improve occupant health and wellbeing. The customer activates the system simply by pushing the purify button. Advanced MHEV technology, available on the six-cylinder diesel engines and featured on the six-cylinder petrol powertrains, uses a Belt integrated Starter Generator (BiSG) to harvest energy usually lost when slowing and braking. This energy is then stored in a separate 48V lithium-ion battery before being intelligently redeployed to assist the engine when accelerating away, as well as delivering a more refined stop/ start system. The new F-PACE features Jaguar’s advanced Electronic Vehicle Architecture, dubbed EVA 2.0, which supports a range of new technologies to ensure the future ready vehicle is always connected and always up to date. The latest Pivi Pro infotainment technology is accessed through the all-new 11.4-inch curved glass HD touchscreen. Key benefits include enhanced clarity, the screen is three times brighter and 48 percent larger than the previous 10-inch screen, and the simplified menu structures allow drivers to access or view up to
MOTORING
90 percent of common tasks from the home screen in two taps or less. It also features a new 12.3-inch HD Interactive Driver Display with enhanced graphics and a configurable layout which can show full-screen navigation mapping with turn-by-turn instructions, digital dials, media, contact list or infotainment details. Working in conjunction with the optional Heads Up Display technology, new F-PACE gives drivers all the information they need with the least distraction. The intuitive new infotainment system features Apple CarPlay® as standard and allows customers to connect two phones simultaneously via Bluetooth. Android Auto™ and Baidu CarLife are also available as standard depending on market applicability. Optional wireless device charging with phone signal booster allows occupants to fast charge their smartphone. The system also provides clearer calls through the help of an external aerial. To enable instantaneous start-up, Pivi Pro has a dedicated power source, so is ready to use as soon as customers get behind the wheel. The collection of new convenience technologies includes Software-Over The-Air (SOTA) capability, which ensures the performance SUV is always using the latest software. The technology means that owners don’t have to visit retailers to receive software updates for the vehicle. Pivi Pro connectivity is provided by the latest embedded dual-sim technology with two LTE
modems enabling the system to carry out multiple functions at the same time, such as streaming media and downloading SOTA updates, without compromising performance. The cutting-edge connectivity also ensures minimal interruptions caused by coverage blackspots as it roams across network providers for the strongest signal. Segment-first Active Road Noise Cancellation technology constantly monitors vibrations from the road surface and calculates the opposite phase sound wave needed to remove the noise heard by the occupants. This means quieter levels within the cabin and improved refinement that helps to reduce fatigue, commonly associated with prolonged exposure to low frequency noise. Cabin occupancy is monitored, with the system continuously optimising performance to deliver the best possible experience for everyone. The lightweight technology ensures that vehicle weight and handling characteristics remain unaffected. Engine Noise Cancellation isolates the cabin from unwanted engine noise to further enhance the sense of tranquillity. For enhanced convenience, the second generation wearable Activity Key can be used to lock, unlock and start the vehicle without the need for the conventional key fob to be present in the vehicle. The rechargeable device incorporates a watch and has a battery life of up to seven days between charges. The new F-PACE
also benefits from a selection of advanced driver assistance technology. This includes Clear Exit Monitor, which alerts both front and rear occupants to the presence of an approaching car or cyclist when exiting the vehicle. Adaptive Cruise Control automatically maintains a set distance from the vehicle in front. Jaguar’s latest 3D Surround Camera technology delivers advanced 3D functionality using the latest camera technology to deliver more detail and a choice of realtime viewing when manoeuvring the vehicle. The selection of settings include Junction View, 3D Perspective View, and ClearSight Plan View. Jaguar’s commitment to creating strong and lightweight vehicles continues to forge ahead. The aluminium-intensive architecture uses recycled aluminium from closed loop manufacturing for greater sustainability and is an important contribution towards Jaguar’s journey to Destination Zero, a world of zero emissions, zero accidents and zero congestion. Customers can choose from S, SE and HSE specification packs, all are available in R-Dynamic specification. Also optional on all models is the Black Exterior Pack. In summary this is an exceptional vehicle. The F-Pace is perfect addition to the rapidly growing SUV market and with its canny balance of luxurious interior and smooth as silk ride, it is an impeccable choice for Australian conditions.
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PUZZLES
CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Camera part 5. Blacken 9. Doth speak 14. Change 15. Dash 16. Bye word 17. “I’ll second that” 18. Middle-earth menaces 19. Detail 20. Dramatic advances 23. Siesta 24. Last of the Stuarts 25. The Company 28. Christian doctrine believers 31. Lawyer’s org. 34. Appear 35. ____ infra (see below) 36. Sicko 38. Nineveh’s kingdom 41. Curved molding 42. Empty 43. Indian bread 44. Determiner of distance 49. Big bang maker 50. Laugh ____ 51. Construction girder 54. Touchdown location 57. Haven 60. Asian nurse 61 Bookie’s quote 62. English assignment
63. Bakery buy 64. Obscures 65. Idaho, e.g. 66. The “E” of B.P.O.E 67. Fingerboard ridge DOWN 1. Baghdad’s land 2. Twin of Romulus 3. Best 4. Italian ______ 5. Casino employee 6. Do damage to 7. High praise 8. Forwarded 9. Combat engineer 10. Bustles 11. Junior’s junior 12. Big ___ Conference 13. QB’s cry 21. Breviloquent 22. Santa ___, Calif. 25. _____ terrier 26. Calcutta’s home 27. Regional intergovernment organisation 29. After-tax amount 30. Brown, e.g. 31. To the left, at sea 32. Started 33. “You ___ kidding!”
37. Chill out 38. Makes sense, with “up” 39. Acts of deception 40. Novi Sad residents 42. Inner coat of a vessel 45. Desk item
46. Flipper 47. Halogen salt 48 Detonate 52 Eagerness 53. Gnatlike insect 54. Citrus fruit
55. Informer, informally 56. “hey…over here!” 57. His “4” was retired 58. “Bingo!” 59 Undertake, with “out”
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HARD ROCK CAFÉ 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Emily Hughes & Adam Chasling
It’s hard to remember a time when Hard Rock Café wasn’t a part of the Surfers Paradise scene. This year the iconic venue celebrated its 25th anniversary with a rip-roaring party. The original opening starred the freight train voice of Jimmy Barnes and for the 25th HRC again went for Aussie legends. Shannon Noll and Thirsty Merc’s lead singer, Rai Thistlewayte, hit the stage to a roar of approval from the lucky few and rocked the house down.
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Becky Coy, Kath Rose & Eliza Elliott Karlie Ezair
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Chippy (Hard Rock sound engineer), Jodi Origlasso & Adam Gane
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GC WONDER WOMEN CHARITY LUNCH Another hugely successful Gold Coast Wonder Women lunch in June raising money for The Gold Coast Community Fund. This time the venue was high in the sky overlooking Surfers Paradise in The Penthouse function area at The Island. The numbers were limited but the lucky few who managed to secure a ticket certainly enjoyed the fun, food and fashion of a great day out.
Ellen Kelly and Elizabeth Austin
Emma Kent
Nicole Cronin and Bec Cosier
Kelly Charity and Renee Polden
Melinda Macgregor, Maggie Palmer and Michelle Dessaix
Natalie Mayne and Nicole Daley
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HOTA GALLERY OPENING Judy Brine
After years of planning and consultation, the new HOTA Gallery opened with a huge party to celebrate a significant cultural milestone in the history of the Gold Coast. Costing over $60 million, the colourful façade has made the building a local landmark for visitors and locals alike. An exciting program of exhibitions has been locked in making our new gallery a must-visit cultural destination. Jenny and Kaitlin Barwick
Joanna Filmer and Jezzica Carter
Olympia and Phoebe Zavros
Sara Atkinson and Sarah Davis
Harley Jeanes-Grant and Thea Jeanes-Cochrane
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GC LOCAL CHARITIES LUNCH
Once a month the dedicated supporters of the Gold Coast Local Charities lunch gather at Edgewater Dining at Capri on Via Roma. Part social and part fund-raising, the lunches are designed to raise much needed funds for organisations in need of help. This time the beneficiary was the Gold Coast Show which will run in late August at Broadwater Parklands. Juliette Tobias-Webb and Sophie Pearson
Josephine Tobias and James Blundell
Susie Longman and Kathy Wilson
Robyn Woodford and Glenda Hulton-Harrop
Susie Gallagher and Jordana Dodd
Rhonda Thorburn and Sharon Fitzgerald
Dylan Foote and Marie Stephens
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GC WONDER WOMEN LUNCH
The sold out sign went up almost immediately when Kate Bennett announced a Gold Coast Wonder Women lunch was going to be held. The venue was The Glasshouse at The Island in Surfers Paradise with a great afternoon had by all. Best of all a lot of money was raised for the Gold Coast Community Fund to help deserving locals.
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Loretta Sheerin, Keryn Shipp and Joanne Sydenham
Lani Furlong, Yvon Xantos and Sonia Stradiotto
Bianca Dye, Kate Bennett and Elizabeth Austin
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Damien Anthony Rossi THE SOCIAL KING OF QUEENSLAND
Melissa Hayward and Chloe Hayward
Brisbane’s A-list fashionistas fronted up in their finery for Brisbane Racing Club’s glamourous Stradbroke Season Fashion High Tea at Eagle Farm Racecourse’s historic Guineas Room. The sparkling event featured Queensland racing fashion icons strutting the catwalk and sharing winter racing fashion tips as well as a vibrant parade from popular design label Bonita Collective’s AW’21 collection. Such was the great music and vibe, as the event came to a close, guests couldn’t resist having a boogie, a BRC High Tea first! Photo (left): by Leah Desborough
Ross and Glenda Newick
Stephanie Cunningham, Di Cant, Lorilie Cunningham and Stephanie Rooke
Marilyn Van der Valk and Shweta Khan
Nicole Pares
Leigh Mason, Anna Lukyanova and Joanne Rahn
Louise Owen
Dale Olsson and Mary Crofton
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STRADBROKE SEASON 2021 Being heralded as one of Brissy’s best winter carnivals ever, Stradbroke Season 2021 presented by TAB leapt out of the gates on May 1 and culminated six weeks later on the final and most celebrated race day, TAB Stradbroke Day, with a whopping 12,000 racegoers in attendance. In a carnival highlight, Brisbane Racing Club made history on Stradbroke Day when Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk surprised the hundreds gathered for Oscar Oscar Salons Fashions on the Field, becoming the first-ever Premier to judge an FOTF comp in Queensland.
Mandi Tapp and Tony Partridge (BRC Chief Executive Officer)
Mary and Neville Bell (BRC Chairman)
Oscar Oscar’s Oscar Cullinan and Sally-Anne Freeman
Minister Grace Grace, Mildred Ellwood and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
Vlad and Kate Lukashova
Sharyn Ghidella and Shari Armistead
Tien Kelly (FOTF Winner on TAB Stradbroke Day) Photos: (Both pages) Vethaak Media
Sharlmane Gold and Troy Henderson-Smith
Krystal Kirk and Carle Rutledge
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ARE YOU A BORN AND BRED GOLD COASTER? Yes. I spent the first 21 years of my life living in the same family home in Sorrento. WHAT SCHOOL DID YOU GO TO? All Saints Anglican School. WHERE DO YOU WORK? I recently started as the Group Marketing Manager for Prestige Cars Group - Gold Coast Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche Centre Gold Coast and Gold Coast Car Clearance.. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS POSITION AND WHAT’S THE BEST THING YOU HAVE DONE TO PROMOTE THE BRAND SO FAR? My highlight so far has been our Sportscar Together Day event at Porsche Centre Gold Coast, which was held on Saturday 5th June. I’m currently working on our marketing strategy to further showcase our team through our digital marketing. There is something special about working at Prestige Cars Group, and the people here are a big part of that. From the great leadership of Damien and Amanda Holley, to the passion and care that all of our sales and service team have for our customers. WHAT BRAND OF CAR DO YOU LIKE THE MOST? That’s like picking your favourite child! But if I had to choose, I would say my favourite car is the new Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Not only are electric vehicles the way of the future, but Porsche has done a superb job creating the first ever electric sports car. DID YOU EVER THINK THAT YOU WOULD BE DOING WHAT YOU ARE NOW? I’ve always had a passion for marketing, and have always aspired to work for a luxury brand. I never imagined though, that I would be fortunate enough to market some of the most luxurious car brands on the Gold Coast. I count myself very lucky to be able to work with such incredible brands, while enjoying the amazing Gold Coast lifestyle. 130 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine
THE PEOPLE IMPORTANT TO YOU ARE? My friends and family. THE KEY TO HAPPINESS? Self-love and self-responsibility. When you take responsibility for yourself, you become the most powerful. We are all responsible for our reactions, moods and thoughts, and when you have self-responsibility you realise that whatever happens in your life, you have the power to make changes to get a different outcome. PEOPLE WHO KNOW YOU, KNOW THAT I LOVE….? My cat Cosmo who is a Ragdoll/Himalayan cross. She’s a big girl with a big personality. THE BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED? Fly with the eagles, or swim with the ducks. The people you surround yourself with will affect the way you think, act and grow. If you want to be successful, surround yourself with other passionate and successful people. THOUGHTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA? Social Media plays a crucial role in connecting people and developing relationships. Gone are the days of posting pretty pictures, social media is so much more than that. It not only allows businesses to sell products, connect with customers, and grow relationships, but it also allows everyday users a voice, a way to access information and communicate with our friends and family. THE MEANING OF LIFE IS… To find your purpose/passion and live in the present. Do what you’re passionate about and make the most of everyday! WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING ON THE GOLD COAST? What’s not to love about living on the Gold Coast? I am a true advocate for the Gold Coast, I believe it’s the best place to work, live and study. You’ve got the beach to the east, the hinterland to the west, Brisbane City to the north and Byron Bay to the south, all within an hour or so drive. Not to mention we have about 300 days of sunshine per year, allowing us to make the most of our weekends.
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