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14 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine Features 15 Icon - Angie Bell, MP 18 Cover StoryEmma Snowsill, OAM 21 Skool Daze – Prominent Gold Coasters talk about school days 24 Snap Happy – Gold Coasters snapped with celebrities 38 Home Style Fashion 28 Spring Vibes 34 Vale Paula Stafffordby Liz Clift 40 Active Duty - Spring activewear 46 5th Avenue JewellersOne of a kind 62 For him - Spring style to sharpen up your man Reviews 51 Apps for a better life 52 Books – Hottest new releases 54 Movie – What’s on at Event Cinemas 58 JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa Dining 73 Discover dining Gold Coast Style Beauty & Wellness 42 You beauty! Latest beauty products to make you glow 80 Hair Healers News & Views 90 Gold Coast Stars –Zaryna and Carlotta 92 When it comes to divorceBGM Legal 94 Legal – Living in StrataOMB Solicitors 96 Passionate People 98 Born and Bred – Ingrid Bonnor Lifestyle 48 Drinks – Here's cheers 64 Recipes – Salamati 67 Recipes – Good Food Made Simple 70 Recipes – Simple (Mostly) Vegan Kitchen 78 Perfect Flooring with Emily Osmond 86 Health - WLSA 88 Catherine Price – The Power of Fun 102 Queensland InternationalSotheby’sRealtyProperty Feature 114 Boating - The Horizon FD90 by Horizon Yacht Australia 116 Motoring – The New Range Rover Sport Every Issue 12 Editor’s Letter – Welcome to the Spring issue 16 Events Calendar 26 Best Dressed – Mel Keegan 56 Giveaways –Great prizes up for grabs! 100 Horoscope and Astrology with Nellie McKinley 110 Wedding Feature - Damien Anthony and Jason Avery-Rossi 112 Wedding Feature - Caitlin Anderson and Jarrad Ireland 120 Socials – Were you snapped? 128 Damien Anthony Avery-RossiBrisbane Socials 130 Last word – Joanne Sheehy CONTENTS 16 1088811438 96
Where did your career take you as a musician?
Member for Moncrieff | Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education | Shadow Minister for Youth.
I did my surf bronze at Mermaid Beach Surf Club many years ago and through that process developed a love of the ocean and the beach. When I am home, I take a swim and I enjoy paddle boarding, bike riding and running. I love to practise the saxophone on a Sunday after the neighbours are awake, and I also have one in my office in Canberra, along with a piano. Sometimes my colleagues come to my office and we have a sing song of 80s hits to wind down after sitting.
I miss the thrill of a big stage performance and the interaction with a live audience, also the feeling of international touring, but I am forever grateful for the chance to experience the musicianship, the rich life of an artist and the lifelong friendships along the way.
Music is what provided me, as a young person from very humble beginnings, with a life-changing opportunity to make something of myself. My attraction to it started in primary school on the recorder (parents beware!) and later in high school, I moved to the tenor saxophone and voice. Music is something I have always done, sometimes full-time and at other times, part-time. I also taught myself the piano in high school and performed in piano bars in Sydney for a time.
I enjoyed incredible opportunities and experiences during my career as a professional musician. I started out playing local pubs and clubs. I was fortunate in my very early career to perform at large events such as the Manly Jazz Carnival and the Adelaide Grand Prix, and to perform with jazz legends Don Burrows and James Morrison. I also played at the Sydney Opera House and supported Robert Cray in Adelaide in the late 80s. In 1996, I released an original EP called “See You In Heaven” as a tribute to my late mother who died from stomach cancer. More recently, I travelled for many years with Gold Coast corporate band OzGroove to South East Asian countries and New Zealand, Fiji and the America’s with the standout memory from Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood, where we had Elvis Presley’s best man, Joe Esposito as the guest of honour and Human Nature as our guest performers.
What motivated you to pursue a career in politics?
I never dreamed of becoming a politician, I still prefer the title of parliamentarian! It really was a chance conversation with a close friend who was working for a senior Liberal who asked me if I wanted to meet Joe Hockey and I said ‘yes, of course’ and so we met at a function and we hit it off. I then went to Canberra for Joe’s Budget speech in 2014 and met a number of Liberal Cabinet Ministers and the Prime Minister at that time. Their speeches all inspired me to want to contribute to the cause and country. I joined the LNP and after working with the Party for many years including serving as LNP Women’s President, I was elected as the Member for Moncrieff in 2019. I had a lot of support along the way for which I am extremely grateful. No one does it alone.
Absolutely everything! Living in our regional city is having the best of both worlds. The lifestyle pace is slower than in the major cities and living close to the ocean has a very special feeling when you come home to it. I love my community and the generosity of spirit that Gold Coasters extend to one another, especially to those who need a hand up. I’m so proud to be a Gold Coaster, especially when we fundraise for charities like St John’s, Gold Coast Community Fund, Muscular Dystrophy and The Salvos. There are so many good and gracious people on the Coast, I couldn’t possibly name them all, but if they read this little article, I’d like to say thanks for all you do for our community and see you at the next fundraising event.
Angie Bell, MP
Music was a major part of your life - do you still play and perform?
What do you love about living on the GC?
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A familiar face around the Gold Coast, particularly in her electorate in the heart of the Gold Coast and Mermaid Beach Surf Club where she is a member, Angie Bell shares what motivates her and how music has shaped her life.
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“I love my community and the generosity of spirit that Gold Coasters extend to one another, especially to those who need a hand up“ Angie
Politics is notoriously brutal - how do you unwind?
Brontë’s gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging, blazes the Gold Coast. Original music written and performed by Sarah McLeod.
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HOTA COLLECTS Permanent Exhibitions Showcasing over 100 works from HOTA’s Collection across three galleries, HOTA Collects reflects key developments in Australian art over the past 50 years. Free, open daily. Chugg Entertainment, Frontier Touring and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the return of Billie Eilish ‘Happier Than Ever’ World Tour to Australia in September 2022. A rock musical on HOTA’s iconic Outdoor Stage. Think food trucks, rockpits, and the chance to relive one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Staring Natalie Bassingthwaighte.21st-22nd October 20th-29th October
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The Biggest Night of Rock is coming this November to Metricon Stadium. Welcome GUNS N’ ROSES back to Australia with THE CHATS and COSMIC PSYCHOS, as special guests.
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Guns N’ Roses Live Metricon Stadium 24th November Ballet in the outdoorsan explosion of music, colour, and rock’n’roll swagger under the stars, inspired by the swinging 60s. 10th-12th MOONLIGHTNovember BALLET www.hota.com.auQueenslandBallet
“I Wanna Thank Me” Australian Tour 2022 19 Crimes proudly presents, Entertainment Icon, Hip-Hop legend and one of the world’s most recognised artists Snoop Dogg for his massive arena tour of Australia in October-November 2022. The Tour wraps up at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on 1 November 2022. Snoop Dog 1st Nov 22 Brisbane Entertainment Centre teglive.com.au
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EMMA SNOWSILL, OAM Triumphant
I grew up an avid, passionate swimmer from a young age. I was fortunate to have found sport I absolutely loved. After changing schools to St Hilda’s in grade 10 to pursue swimming along with my studies, I aspired to be an Olympic swimmer. It was a very sporting school, and I became involved in running, which I didn’t enjoy. I struggled with it as it was very painful with shin splints. It took me a long time to enjoy it. Then I was exposed to Triathlon through swim club. Once I went to see a Triathlon, I was hooked. I competed in a Teams event in the swimming portion and I just loved the atmosphere. But it took me a few years until I took part in all three stages (swim, bike and run).
The most successful triathlete in the history of the sport, Australia’s Emma Snowsill is just as motivated and focused on her present and future, as a mum of two, married to 2008 Olympic champion in the men’s triathlon, Jan Frodeno, and equally determined to focus on her own health and well-being.
An Olympic, Commonwealth and triple World Champion, Emma won the ITU World Cup 12 times and graced the podium 23 times. Her sensational performance winning the Gold Medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and her bubbly personality ensured Emma Snowsill has etched her name and her achievements in the sporting annals and the hearts of Today,Australians.Emma
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Injuries are something you have to deal with physical and mentally. Over time, I came to understand the nature of professional sport. Physical is only 10 percent of the equation the rest is mental. High performance is all about the mind and overcoming those physical boundaries. There are ebbs and flows, and every training session, you have to rely on self-talk, understanding your goals and working towards them. It all comes back to goal setting and the reasons why we pursue a career in professional sport. From every setback, you have to grow from those experiences and look at ways of self-improvement.
What attracted you to the sport of Triathlon?
Snowsill, OAM lives with her family in Spain and visits her hometown, the Gold Coast as often as she’s able. Here, Emma shares a little about her career, and her approach to health and well-being.
What were the challenges, physical and mental, during your career?
Not necessarily. I’d like them to experience as many sports and other opportunities as we can present them with. Competitive sport has to be self-initiated. It has to come from the right place. You have to love it. I won’t push it upon my young children. They need to understand the strength and the skillset required. I didn’t come from a sporting family. My sister and I were never pushed so that’s something we won’t do either. We found something inside ourselves and we grew to love it. The competitive level came about afterwards.
My husband is still competing, and he’s considered the greatest of all time in our sport so I do live and breathe it beside him, but I am not involved. I have a connection and ride the highs and lows of his career with him. It’s a sport I truly love, but on a professional and personal level, I don’t need to be involved in it at this point in time.
The 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne! You can’t beat competing in front of a home crowd. I still get goose bumps knowing every single person there was cheering me on. That was the second major games in my home country in my lifetime, in my career, which was very special. Then I’d have to say Beijing 2008. I always aspired as an 11 year old watching Susie O’Neill compete in Barcelona, to be an Olympian. That became my focus and I’m extremely proud of that. You must have many highlights, but what are the real ‘shining moments’ you recall and look back on with pride and emotion?
As elite athletes, do you/will you encourage your children to play sport at a competitive level?
Sport brings out a better version of myself. It has evolved into me wanting to be strong enough, fit enough for my kids to help them with their own physical well-being, and to keep up with them snow skiing and mountain biking. These days, I’m kinder and more gentle to my body. Fitness and health give me energy and flexibility of body and mind.
Exercise is my life. It’s a form of meditation for me. I get a lot of satisfaction from it. When I retired and as years have gone by, I have time to focus on myself, to connect with nature in the outdoors, breathe in the fresh air. I have come to experience fitness in a different way. In competitive sport, it can become a job, regimented and lineal, a routine or a program, and the joy can disappear. Now, it’s meditative to go for a run on my own, to have that time to think and get clarity.
Fitness and health give me energy and flexibility of body and mind.
Are you involved in Triathlon these days? In what capacity? How do you keep fit and healthy?
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Date night dinner with hubby: I love food, it’s a big part of our lives. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just great food, good wine, great company.
What do you think are the benefits an Olympic Games brings to a Host City/country?
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Beach: Has to be Tallebudgera Creek with my young children. It reminds me of Hawaii with the Headland and Park opposite. Kids activity: Outdoor for swimming in the ocean and surfing. But we enjoy our time in Europe snow skiing.
We are lucky that Australia is such a strong sporting nation and the fact that we embrace sport as we do is beautiful. It brings the community together, from grass roots to the upper echelon and the world’s best. I still find the same excitement when I watch live events. The Olympics brings that sense of wonder, awe and adventure to people’s lives. Then there are the benefits for the economy, tourism, and the lasting impact that new infrastructure has on young athletes and their pathways to follow their dreams. That’s the beauty of the Olympic Games – for young people to dream and aspire to achieving the highest level. There’s so much to look forward to in 2032 and I can’t wait to see the Gold Coast evolve.
Drink: Coffee Netflix/Stan series: Formula 1 series. If I didn’t take up the endurance sport of Triathlon, I would have been a Formula 1 driver. Dream destination: As a sun lover, I like anywhere with warm water, blue skies and white sandy beaches. Sounds like the Gold Coast and since I have been away for a long time overseas, the GC is still is my dream destination. Meal: I’m a breakfast person, so eggs! I’m a foodie at heart so love eating great food. When I‘m eating breakfast I’m thinking about lunch, and when I’m eating lunch, I’m thinking about dinner.
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It’s incredible! As an athlete, it means so much. The Sydney 2000 Olympics were a pivotal moment for me in my career, understanding my aspirations as a swimmer and witnessing Triathlon as a new event at Sydney 2000, seeing it on the world stage. That changed my path and solidified my ambitions, fortified my dreams. It’s a great opportunity for young people to really go forth and see it as a tangible reality, the possibility to pursue their dreams.
Restaurant: Jimmy Wah’s in Burleigh Movie: Top Gun It’s an old favourite. I grew up going to Gold Coast Indy and absolutely loved the fighter jets going over.
Where did you go to school for primary and senior? Punchbowl Primary and Wiley Park Girls High School.
Favourite subject and why? English as I loved reading Favourite teacher and why? I don’t have a favourite but if I was to think back in time , it was probably my Maths teacher who was patient and diligent with her teachings of the subject.
Best memory at school? The flour bombs thrown around, on our final days of school life, in celebration of finishing school and the friendships we made and excited about the future.
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Academic or sporting achievement? I was very sporty and won most of the hurdle jump races and track and field events. I was also dancing and training 5 days a week and was part of a dance group who participated on TV and various events.
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Academically, I have been an English Teacher for over ten years and taught in Japan as a qualified TESOL teacher. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be an Air Hostess or Pilot as I just wanted to fly.
Is your life now what you expected it to be? If so how? I was able to achieve my passion and dream to fly and had a couple of flying lessons but I became a Flight Attendant and Trainer in the Airlines for 15 years but sadly came to an end when the Airlines collapsed. We have a vision of how our life is expected to be, but it does not always go according to plan. I love the Aviation Industry and I love what I do in the Medical Industry. I feel blessed to have found a balance in both my personal life with my three beautiful boys and working life with a great team of professionals.
Where did you go to school for primary and senior? All Saints Anglican School. Favourite subject and why? Art & Home Economics – I’ve always loved anything where I’m able to be creative and hands on. Favourite teacher and why? So many! All the teachers at All Saints were amazing. I could name all of my teachers from year 1-12, I enjoyed each and everyone. Not to be biased, but I think All Saints is the best school on the Gold Coast! A lot of my favourite teachers shared my creative passion like my art teachers Mrs Morley & Miss Ciafardini, Drama teachers Mrs Middlebrook and Mr Cherry and my Home Ec teachers Miss Daniels & Mrs Sheehab. Best memory at school? I have so many amazing school memories, but my favourite would have to be participating in the musical Singing in the Rain. Academic or sporting achievement? McIntosh House Vice Captain. What did you want to be when you grew up? Event Manager. Is your life now what you expected it to be? If so how? I always wanted to combine my creative passion with business, so I knew I always knew I wanted to work in corporate to some capacity. I never would have guessed I would land in automotive, but I love these brands and the marketing opportunities they bring.
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NOW & THEN
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.
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What did you want to be when you grew up? When I finished school I didn’t know what I wanted to be so I studied Education and Science with the thought of going on to study physiotherapy. I never in my wildest dreams expected to be working alongside my husband in our clinic, but looking back now I couldn’t imagine it any other way.
Ava Abiad Director of Ava Communications
Where did you go to school for primary and senior?
Proserpine State Primary and High School.
Best memory at school? When I was in primary school, I managed to convince Wolf Blass to let me to interview him about his migrant journey. It was an inspirational story to fuel the budding entrepreneurs in the class!
Academic or sporting achievement? Academic- Graduating a Masters in Business Administration with Honours. Sporting- Top 3 in QLD and Top 15 in Australia for triple jump as a junior. I was the first female to win the Player Most likely to succeed for Rugby union at my school. My horse also won North Queensland Galloway of the Year.
Where did you go to school for primary and senior? I went to Walford Anglican School for Girls in my hometown of Adelaide before relocating to the Gold Coast to complete Year 11 at St Hilda’s School. I moved to Bond College for Year 12.
Best memory at school? Travelling away for athletics, horse riding and various sports with my friends to represent my school, region or state was always so much fun.
Is your life now what you expected it to be? If so how? Not at all. My life is so much more blessed than I could have ever imagined with my gorgeous, loving husband and three beautiful children, living in one of the most stunning places in the world!
Favourite subject and why? Biology because I loved Science and Physical Education. I was a very athletic child and loved everything from Athletics to touch football and volleyball.
Favourite teacher and why? Mr Cox- he was my athletics coach and PE teacher and to this day is still a dear friend of mine.
Academic or sporting achievement? I was never terribly sporty, but I somehow managed to exhibit a knack for shot-put that landed me in the SA state carnival. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a plastic surgeon when I was in primary school, but came to the realisation that my strength was in communications in high school and completed a Bachelor of Journalism at Bond University. Is your life now what you expected it to be? If so how? My best friend and I made a pact to be neighbours when I returned to Adelaide so we could host each other for barbecues and our children could play together. Now, he lives around the corner from me, our puppies have regular playdates and I’ve become incredibly proficient at charcoal. Career-wise, I still have a published article in Gourmet Traveller on my bucket list!
Nicole Cronin Clinic Director/owner for The Coastal Clinic Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
Favourite subject and why? I always enjoyed the humanities realm, particularly English, History and Geography - I have an obsession with maps.
Favourite teacher and why? My favourite teacher at St Hilda’s was Mr Larsen. He was so kind and cared deeply about his impact on the lives of his students.
Where did you go to school for primary and senior? I went to AB Paterson College from prep- year 7, then I went to Trinity Lutheran College from year 8-12.
Where did you go to school for primary and senior? Burleigh state school then St Hilda’s.
Best memory at school? I don’t have one best memory, however I loved being involved in all of the performing arts productions and musicals during high school. They were so much fun, not just being able to perform, but also spending time with my friends. Another highlight of my time at school was going on the Trinity Performing Arts trip to Melbourne.
Academic or sporting achievement? Representing Qld in Water Polo and Australian Youth Hockey Squad. What did you want to be when you grew up? Freelance Travel Photographer or a Sports Team Physio. Is your life now what you expected it to be? If so how? Not even close...but wonderfully rewarding in different ways.
Favourite subject and why? English as it was the easiest to follow.
Academic or sporting achievement? North Queensland age champion for Breaststroke (swimming).
Best memory at school? Dancing lessons with Nudgee College and Gregory Terrace boys.
What did you want to be when you grew up? A mum.
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Favourite subject and why? My favourite subject was ancient history. I found it really interesting, learning about the different civilisations and how they used to live.
Favourite teacher and why? Mrs Burton was my favourite teacher. I had her for ancient and modern history. She was always really supportive and helped me do my best.
Academic or sporting achievement? I received a performing arts award one year, but I think actually graduating was an achievement for me.
Is your life now what you expected it to be? If so how? Yes and no. When I was around 13 years of age, I knew I wanted to be a makeup and hair artist. I’m glad I was able to start my Diploma of Screen and Media in Specialist Makeup Services in Year 11, so when I finished high school, I was a qualified makeup artist. Since then, I have been able to get some really awesome work opportunities, that I didn’t expect to be able to get so soon in my career. I am very grateful for those opportunities.
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Favourite teacher and why? Sister Mary Alpheus as she was a very gentle old sole.
Is your life now what you expected it to be? If so how? Yes, I am healthy and still kicking and travelling the world often …..life is good ….so very lucky.
Favourite subject and why? Accounting and Geopraphy. Favourite teacher and why? Most likely Miss Melaphontcontradiction in all areas.
What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was younger, I wanted to be a hairdresser and when I became a teenager, I knew I wanted to be a special effects make-up artist.
Where did you go to school for primary and senior? Our Lady of Mercy College Mackay for Primary. All Hallows Brisbane for secondary school.
Best memory at school? Grade 7 Camp Mt Warninglol. Grade 8 Friday afternoons, everyone squeezing into skinny denim wash jeans to head to the skating rink...disco Fridays.
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CELEBRITY Melissa Bell
Bronwen Hemmings with Jessica Mauboy – Filming the Today show at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa. What an amazing experience and her voice is incredible. It was worth the 3am wake up call.
Ingrid Bonnor and Sophie Monk – Sophie and I have been friends for over 7 years. She is one of the most authentic and beautiful in person as in pictures. This photo was taken when she was the ambassador for Homebodii before the first season of the Bachelorette. Our friendship blossomed after this photo. Bonnor Bronwen Hemmings
You’re out and about. Suddenly you are in the presence of a superstar and you ask politely to get a selfie. These are the stories behind some of them.
Melissa Bell and Mick Jagger – I met Mick Jagger as I was debating at Oxford University UK. I was on Jerry Halls team. Should you exploit your Assets weather it’s Brains Beauty or Brawn….was the topic. We won!
Sarah Potter and Chris Hemsworth – Sara Potter from Moet Hennessy ran into a Chris Hemsworth at the Oracle Blvd in Broadbeach when she was working at Sea FM! He was so lovely and didn’t have a problem at all letting me get this photo. I was starstruck!!
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- I was the warm up host for “Eurovision Australia Decides 2022” at the GC Convention and Exhibition Centre in February. Paulini and Seann Miley Moore we’re both contestants. Gold Coaster Sheldon Riley won and represented Australia in Italy.
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Olivia Scott Olivia Scott with Paulini and Seann Miley Moore
Nikki Mitchell and Ellie Gonsalves - I met Ellie at a Big Brother event at Callie Beach Club in surfers as she was on the VIP Big Brother series. Such a delight and now I’m her makeup artist.
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Hughesy with Samantha Gaughran – Hughesy was doing his breakfast show here on the Gold Coast, as he was here for the Logies. He had to get up at 4.30am and I bumped into him trying to find the toilets. So I showed him to the bathroom!
Deborah Kells-Roach and Benji Madden – This is me with Benji Madden at an awards night I was nominated in at Movieworld. Benji was one of the guests and a very friendly and funny guy.
– This was taken at the Pink Flamingo in Broadbeach. Such a funny and nice guy. He made me laugh!
Favourite designers and why?
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Do you have a look you are trying to create? No, just whatever feels good at the time. I just like to be comfortable, usually that means colourful and fun to me. My style is all about balance. This was my first time wearing all white. Fashion philosophy?
I have found some amazing finds both local & in my travels. Some of my favourite pieces have been less than $100. Fashion does not always need to be the most expensive dress on the rack, but my most memorable would have to be a pair of heels from Milan.
I follow majority Australian designers as I find there fit better for my body shape, However I do have a lot of Rebecca Vallance in my wardrobe as I find her styles timeless and chic. Any social media style favourites you follow or who inspires you?
Jesinta Franklin- I love how she is an independent, empowering, strong, and a down to earth woman. I love how everything she does is so refreshing from family life to catwalk, from beauty to fashion. I just love her authenticity and how she lives a true life, the glitz, the glamour and everyday life.
As a hairdresser, tell us about your job and what is the best part? My work is my passion, I love making people feel good about themselves. Your hair is the biggest fashion accessory you can’t take off. There is not a one size fits all, hairdressing is constantly changing and evolving, it is very similar to fashion in that way. Who was your early inspiration in fashion –mother or someone on TV or actor?
A fuss free approach to getting dressed. Women sometimes over think their daily dressing habits or simply have too much in their wardrobes, resulting in complicated time wasting when putting a look together.
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Definitely my Grandmother. She was a bridal seamstress and the head apparel buyer for David Jones back in her day. In Nans own words “Fashion Is about selecting a shape, a colour and a look that is always simple but elegant that makes you feel comfortable.” Best tip you have ever received in dressing up? Again, from my Nan, be confident and be your natural self. It’s as simple as that!
Tell us some of your favourite fashion finds?
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SPRING • 2022 29 FASHION Saben, Tan Embroidery bag RRP $439, saben.co.nz 2 Banbé Eyewear, The GIGI - Honey Tort, caramel, RRP $79.95, banbeeyewear.com ELK, Knast Hoop Earring Yellow, RRP $69, au.elkthelabel.com Scotch & Soda, Wool hat with printed scarf, Golden Sand, RRP $179, scotch-soda.com.au Veronica Maine Modernist silk viscose blouson blouse RRP $299 and leather tie pant RRP $679, veronikamaine.com.au 6 Pfeiffer, Murphy Mini Dress in Citron, RRP $330, pfeifferthelabel.com 7 LEO LIN, Marguerite Blanche Off Shoulder Mini Dress, RRP $799, leolinofficial.com.au 8 Roger Vivier, Slide Strass Mule, RRP $2,230, rogervivier.com 9 Marais, Off-White Nappa High Allen Multi Sandal in Camel, RRP $1,400, marais.com.au 10 Marais, Loewe Flamenco Clutch in Nappa Calfskin in Desert, RRP $3,250, marais.com.au 11 SHEIN, Brown Pu Leather Twist Mules, RRP $25.95, shein.com.au 12 SHEIN, 14K Gold plated round charm layered bracelet, RRP $10.95, shein.com.au 13 ELK, Knast Hoop Earring Green, RRP $69, au.elkthelabel.com 14 Kate Ford Zelie Short Shirt Dress RRP $525, kateford.com.au 15 LEO LIN, Jade Mini Dress, RRP $699 leolinofficial.com.au 16 Deadly Ponies, Sling Micro Python Basil, RRP $679, deadlyponies.com 17 SHEIN, Dark Green Minimalist Chunky Heeled Knit Boots, RRP $36.95, shein.com.au 18 Brixton, Field X Hat, Clover Green, RRP $79.95, brixton.com 19 ELK, Colino Pant Leaf Green, RRP $179, elkthelabel.com 20 ELK, Malte Tank Leaf Green, RRP $119, au.elkthelabel.com 21 Alias Mae, Mina Emerald, RRP $229.95, aliasmae.com.au 22 Sheike, Kioto Crop Top, RRP $109.95, sheike.com.au 23 LEO LIN, Florescence Ruffled Top, RRP $399, leolinofficial.com.au 24 Pfeiffer, Olsen Mini Dress in Apple, RRP $269, pfeifferthelabel. com 25 Girl and the Sun, Promise Maxi - Apple Green, RRP $139.99, girlandthesun. com 26 Republic of Florence, Annabel Leather crossbody bag in green, RRP $289, republicofflorence.com.au 27 ELK, Knast Bangle Green, RRP $79, au.elkthelabel.com 19 17 23 24 25 26 27
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1 ooGee, Stoney Creek, RRP $88, oogee.com.au SHEIN, Motf Premium 14K Gold plated geometric Stud Earrings, RRP $10.95, shein.com.au 3 LEO LIN, Marguerite Bleu Puff Top, RRP $399, leolinofficial.com.au 4 ELK, Glansa Tassel Earring Blue Shadow, RRP $49, au.elkthelabel.com 5 LEO LIN, Marguerite Blue Maxi Skirt, RRP $499, leolinofficial.com.au 6 Alias Mae, Aspen, Bright Blue Leather, $219.95, aliasmae.com 7 Girl and the Sun, Elise Maxi Sky Blue, RRP $139.99, girlandthesun.com 8 We Are Kindred, Giovanna Paper Bag Shorts with Drawstring in Ivory, RRP $129, wearekindred.com.au 9 SHEIN, Minimalist Bow Decor Flats, RRP $26.95, shein.com.au 10 Loewe, Small Basket Bag in Palm Leaf and Calfskin in Natural/White, RRP $730, marais.com 11 Ksubi, Rap Skirt Muse, RRP $169.95, ksubi.com 12 Porcelain Brigid McLaughlin, Tillie Top Pearl Blue and Mata Pant Pearl Blue, RRP $299 and RRP $329, brigidmclaughlin.com 13 ELK, Knast Bangle Purple, RRP $79, au.elkthelabel.com 14 Bohemian Traders, Sports Bra In Lilac, RRP $119.95, bohemiantraders.com 15 Suboo ‘Kaleidoscope Sky’ Sienna Mini dress, $329, suboo.com.au 16 Cosette, Bottega Veneta, Chain Cassette in Lavender, RRP $6100, cosette.com.au 17 Pfeiffer, Malone Dress in Lilac, RRP $340, pfeifferthelabel.com 18 BRIGID McLAUGHLIN, Multicolour Keira Dress, RRP $479, brigidmclaughlin.com 19 ELK, Kers Dress RRP $399, elkthelabel.com.au 20 ELK, Flyta Bag Orchid, RRP $269, elkthelabel.com.au 21 LEO LIN, Fauves Flutter Sleeve Dress, RRP $749, leolinofficial.com.au 22 SHEIN, Violet Shawl Collar Solid Blazer, RRP $21.95, shein.com.au 23 Levi’s, 501® Crop YD Botanical Lavender, RRP $149.95 www.levis.com.au 24 Roger Vivier, Vivier Blossom Sandal, RRP $2230, rogervivier.com 25 LOEWE, Mini Bunny Bag in Classic Calfskin in White, RRP $2,100, marais.com.au 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 25 24 20
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Carol Flipp: 0405 506 570 Ann Rivereau: 0417 722 960 E: liz@lizcliftinternational.com.auW: lizcliftinternational.com.aulizcliftinternationallizCliftinternational Liz Clift: 0402 842 434Gold Coast Showroom 2/18 Strathaird Road, Bundall Qld 4217 Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 12pm
VALE PAULA STAFFORD, OAM
Although the bikini is generally credited to Louis Reard in 1946, Paula began wearing them in the 1930s. When somebody saw her self-made costume on the beach in Surfers Paradise and asked to buy one, she seized the opportunity and turned her two-piece designs into a business.
She began manufacturing with machinists in her attic, but later built a factory, and opened a shop called Fiesta, later the Tog Shop, the Bikini Bar and finally Paula Stafford of Surfers Paradise. She also sold her creations via mail order. The firm expanded into leisurewear for men and women, in demand from stores including British retailers Selfridges and Liberty of London and in Australia Myers, Georges, Buckley’s and David Jones, as well as Japan, Hawaii, South East Asia, Canada and New Guinea. She also founded a modelling agency and hotel.
The Gold Coast is mourning the passing of “Bikini Queen”, pioneer and business legend, Paula Stafford. 10 June 1920 to 23 June 2022.
She had a lifelong passion for creating fabric and weaving and decided to go to the Emily McPherson College of Domestic Economy. In 1943, Paula married Beverley Ralph Stafford and lived on the Gold Coast. Beverley had a beach hire business and was known for his colourful oversized shirts.
- By Liz CliftBikini pioneer Paula Stafford (center) pictured with bikini models in 2011.
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Paula wore her two-piece bathing suits and started taking orders on the beach. Their four children, Frances, Susan, Sibyl and Michael all followed her into the business.
Paula was born in Victoria in 1920. She studied at Melbourne Girls’ Grammar and dreamed of being an architect, however, her Head Mistress dissuaded her saying it was not a job for a woman.
Paula is credited with introducing the bikini to Australia. A fashion icon, her bikinis and leisure wear helped put Surfers Paradise on the map.
In a famous incident in 1952, model Ann Ferguson was asked to leave the beach in Surfers Paradise because her outfit was too revealing: she was wearing a Paula Stafford bikini. Paula responded by sending five women wearing her bikinis to the beach in what became a infamous PR stunt.
I personally had the privilege of working for Paula in her Cavill Ave store when I was 18. She was a wonderful mentor. When I wasn’t selling them, I was modelling her bikinis. My first award-winning gown was made with fabric bought from Paula’s boutique.
“I never paid for publicity, the media came to me,” she Insaid.1993
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Paula is quoted as saying “It is no good looking back and saying ‘I should have done this. I should have done that’. I did what I did and that was that.” Enduring advice and attitude we could all benefit from.
“A fashion icon, Paula’s bikinis and leisure wear helped put Surfers Paradise on the map.”
Paula was very much involved with the Gold Coast City Council in many promotions to New Zealand and interstate encouraging visitors to enjoy our beautiful beaches and lifestyle. The promotional tours included fashion shows in the streets and other venues with Courtesy Maids and Golden Girls wearing bikinis and other clothing designed by Paula. I remember one bitterly cold morning in Melbourne modelling a Paula Stafford bikini on a tram track in Bourke Street.
Paula Stafford was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the fashion industry. Paula was awarded Gold Coast City Council’s “Legend Award” in 2012 and she has her name on the Paula Stafford Park at Kurrawa. In 2013 Paula was inducted into the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame.
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2020 Paula Stafford celebrates 100th birthday
Moving into spring/summer, what fashion trends are returning that suit our coastal lifestyle?
There are so many unique jewellery pieces designed with hand-cut gemstones, natural minerals and exquisite Austrian and Czech crystals and pearls. Unexpected and unique colour combinations are curated like works of art and placed in lusciously layered 18ct gold. Luxury pieces that are affordable and last a lifetime. Mariana really makes the women who wear it feel fabulous and beautiful. I absolutely love the fact that our clients tell me they receive so many compliments when wearing Mariana. There is a special Mariana piece for every occasion. Whether it is for a gala event or a casual weekend look, we love helping to find the perfect piece to complete a look and forever compliment your wardrobe. Does the Gold Coast have its own definable style and fashion culture?
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We can look forward to some fabulous colour with yellow making a return. Hot pink is huge and emerald green remains popular. Turquoise will also be a summer favourite this year. Sexy and effortless glam is the order of the day. mariana.com.au
What do you enjoy about fashion and accessories?
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How long have you been involved in the fashion industry?
I have always had a love for fashion, interiors, and colour. It has been 15 years since I started my wholesale distribution business for Mariana Jewellery in Australia and New Zealand. Fashion buying is a joy and I also have two retail stores that I curate with beautiful fashion labels, interiors, and amazing jewellery.
I enjoy everything about fashion and beautiful accessories, but my work with Mariana designing the colour combinations and collections together is a highlight. It is a thrill to see the designs and colours we put together sold all over the world. It is always exciting preparing for photoshoots, runway shows and styling the Mariana catalogues on locations too! How did you discover Mariana jewellery?
Karen Collins is a devotee of fashion, proudly representing some of the biggest brands in the business at her boutiques and online. Karen also owns the distribution company that has the exclusive rights for the sensational Mariana jewellery range in Australia and New Zealand. Here, Karen speaks of her life-time passion for fashion and how accessories complete an outfit.
I discovered Mariana after catching a glimpse of the amazing colour out of the corner of my eye at an exhibition. I just had to touch and feel. The vivid colours, unique designs and the quality was something I had not seen before in this style of jewellery. The brand spoke to my heart, and I knew I wanted to bring this incredible brand to Australia. What is the appeal and why should people take a look at the range?
The Gold Coast has fun with fashion and embraces colour and sparkle. Statement colour combinations, cool textured fabrics, and evening glamour. Gold Coast style is relaxed luxe.
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Introducing a new ritual in skincare combining sacred Ayurvedic knowledge and scientific formulations. ‘I want to encourage a skincare ritual, not a routine. We are using sacred Ayurvedic knowledge and ingredients to empower individuals to take some time for themselves, worship and celebrate their own beauty and that is the Dr Tanya Difference’ Unlock the potent power of one of the world’s most sacred beauty ingredients - Renowned doctor and skin specialist Dr Tanyadrtanya.com.au drtanyaskincare Dr Tanya UnniDr. Tanya Skin
Founded by Bill and Pam Hannaford in Adelaide in the 1970s, the business in its current location is run by their daughter, Nicole, a fully qualified and registered Gemmologist and Valuer, and her husband, Darren Daley, manufacturing jeweller, Gemmologist, Diamond Technologist and Registered Valuer. Nicole, a familiar face to so many Gold Coasters who prize precious pieces, says that even after 30 years in the industry, she is constantly stimulated by her work and finds new challenges every day.
One of a Kind
5th Avenue Jewellers, Capri on Via Roma offer their customers the benefit of more than 100 years combined experience among them.
JEWELLERY
“There’s so much I love about what I do. The travel, the unusual gemstones, beautiful designs and of course, being able to be creative and design things myself.”
“I also love being able to appreciate the uniqueness and rarity in a quality piece of antique jewellery that has survived over 100 years and is still so beautiful and rare.”
Nicole and Darren specialise in gemstone identification and jewellery designing, and their service is distinguished by offering good old-fashioned values based on honesty and ethics.
Becoming more popular is remodelling of inherited or estate jewellery. As Nicole explains, “People are looking to make use of older or broken items to create something new and unique. We are able to work with them to design and make a new and totally unique piece they will treasure for their life-time, and maybe pass on to the next generation.”
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Like fashion, jewellery trends come and go, while some themes are “Colourenduring.is playing a very important part in jewellery right now,” says Nicole. “Big, bold gemstones feature very heavily in necklaces and rings, making statement pieces an important trend.” At 5th Avenue, every style of jewellery is showcased, from designer originals to heirloom pieces and quality antiques, supported by expert advice and professional service.
Shop 2g3, Capri on Via Roma, Isle of Capri Tel: (07) 55 386 nicole@5thavenuejewellery.com.au6115thAvenueJewellers
48 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine Slick new cocktails and drink ideas to spritz up your life. HERE’S CHEERS FRENCH 75 Ingredients • 30ml The Botanist • 15ml Lemon Juice • 10ml Sugar Syrup • Top with champagne • Garnish: Lemon Twist Add Gin, lemon and sugar syrup to a shaker filled with ice, shake and fine strain into chilled champagne glass, top with champagne and garnish with lemon twist.
REY LOCO
The Rey Loco Tequila Lime & Soda is a perfectly blended and balanced combination of lime and soda, producing a refreshing sparkling, slightly sweet, citrus tequila taste. While many love the traditional tang of lime with tequila, the Rey Loco Tequila Bloody Orange & Soda showcases another delicious citrus combination by blending authentic tequila with fragrant blood orange topped with effervescent soda. Rey Loco can be found in most leading retailers and is RRP $25.99 for a pack of four. For more information please visit www.pinnacledrinks.com.au
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www.twentyfivefour.com.au MOSCATO PASSIONFRUIT& MOJITO Ingredients • ½ lime • 1 tsp raw sugar • Mint • 30ml white rum • 30ml passionfruit • 90ml lemonade • Dash of Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato • ¾ glass loose ice Method Muddle lime & raw sugar. Add ice, passionfruit, mint and lemonade. Top
COLDGUNFIREPRESS new range of ‘Gunfire’ cold-pressed nitroinfused, ready to drink iced coffee that is all natural, sugar and preservative free and Infused with the aromas and flavours of rum and whiskey from the barrels in which the beans are aged before being roasted. Mix dozen RRP $59.95 with
a splash of sparkling Moscato.
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The Balvenie Twenty-Fiveyear-old is a tribute to Malt Master David C. Stewart’s dedication to designing and building exceptional flavour through the marriage of rare casks. With exceptional character and extraordinary depth, the new Twenty-five whisky hints at The Balvenie’s most sought-after flavoursbold vanilla oak, crystalised ginger, and sweet runny honey. RRP thebalvenie.com$1,200
DRINKS limited edition cocktail inspired by the TV Week Gold Logie statue, as served in The Star Gold Coast’s signature bars in the lead up to the 2022 awards show. all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until combined, then double strain into your preferred cocktail glass. Be sure to swirl the glass or stir with a cocktail spoon as you serve the cocktail for extra sparkle. 45ml gin 2g edible gold glitter 15ml St. fresh lemon juice simple syrup mint leaves, freshly picked cucumber slices, freshly cut
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Born of the lush, volcanic soil of the tequila valley, the majestic Blue Agave infuses the landscape from which Próspero Tequila is created.Designed by Stella Anguiano, one of Mexico’s renowned female Master Distillers, Próspero is a hand-crafted spirit that offers an unparalleled flavour with a smooth, elegant and perfectly balanced finish. Exquisite care is taken throughout the production process to ensure that each bottle reflects pride in the spirit – inside and out. Every element is crafted by hand; from the elegant bottle to the perfectly balanced liquid, to the artistically illustrated label. Próspero is driven by a commitment to maintain the same process and quality that comes from family tradition – doing things slowly, with patience and with passion.
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SPRITZELDERFLOWER Ingredients • 45ml St Germain elderflower liqueur • 30ml lemon juice • Dash of Brown Brothers Sparkling Moscato • Dehydrated lemon & petals from the garden to garnish • ¾ glass loose ice Method Add the elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and a dash of Brown Brothers Moscato to a glass 3/4 filled with ice. Garnish with dehydrated lemon & petals. A
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Discover the NEW S.Pellegrino Essenza Blood Orange & Black Raspberry. Made from Italian blood oranges, the S.Pellegrino Essenza range is a fresh way to add a zing of taste to casual dining experiences. Discover today at selected Woolworths, independent retailers and cafes.
@sanpellegrino aus The 2021 Plenarius is copper-gold in colour with brilliant amber edges. Aromatically, there’s tinned apricot, marmalade, jasmine perfume as well as candied ginger and hints of lemongrass. This wine is rustic but simultaneously polished; grippy skin phenolics are offset beautifully by a glycerol richness and a fine natural acid line. Dynamic and engaging, it evolves with a multitude of aromas, flavours and textures. Zeitgeist Shiraz has been bottled to showcase the 2021 vintage in all its primary vibrant glory. 2022 Zeitgeist Shiraz is vivid purple in colour. Aromatics are primal and lifted with bright floral perfume, crushed red berries, mixed spice and red liquorice with a touch of milk chocolate. Light grippy tannins give a strong backbone to balance the fruit. The finish is lengthy and radiant, completing a pure and expressive wine. Parallax Grenache is a revival and reiteration of a classic old vine Barossa varietal. Parallax Grenache is picked two to three weeks earlier than normal and combined with fermentation on stalks and minimal maturation. Light purple-red in colour, Parallax Grenache has the compelling aroma of strawberry, herb, sweet earth, raspberry, fresh flowers and musk. On the palate it is light-bodied and bursting with fresh fruit.
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BOUNTIFUL BAROSSA
Kalleske Wines of the Barossa Valley are certified organic, handcrafted wines. With over 40 years’ experience tending the vineyard, the Kalleske family is one of the region’s leading grape-growing families consistently growing some of the Barossa’s best quality grapes and committed to sustainable farming practices. For more information visit dejavuwines.com.au
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APPS FOR A BETTER LIFE TRIPIT: TRAVEL PLANNER
CALM: SLEEP AND MEDITATION
Cookmate is arguably the best individual cookbook app on mobile.
Tripit is an amazing software tool for any business person who travels for business or leisure. It provides a single view of airline and train reservations alongside hotels and other useful information. It automatically scans your email inbox and adds relevant travel information. The pro version also has an enhanced feature set which makes it incredible value for money. If you are planning a post pandemic holiday, TripIt is a handy app that holds all of your travel information in one place, including your itinerary, hotel bookings and plane tickets. It’s $77.99 per year.
BRING! SHOPPING LIST AND RECIPES
A lot of people have a lot of dietary wants and special needs so the use of a personal cookbook app benefits a lot of people. This one is particularly nice to use. You can create custom recipes from scratch, complete with instructions and an ingredients list. Additionally, you can import recipes from virtually any website for use at any time.
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KRUNK KRUNK makes it easier to connect with likeminded people by location, activity, and interest in real-time. When you sign up to the app, you choose at least five activities that interest you and set your location. From there KRUNK will recommend people for you to connect with. KRUNK has a Groups function where runners, cyclists, and hikers, for example, can create their own group and users can search that group by location, activity, interest. krunk.com.
Want to test your brain? The Brain Gains app has a wide range of crosswords, quizzes and sudoku puzzles that you can solve. With 15 new games everyday, it’s bound to keep you entertained and your brain busy. The app comes with a 30-day free trial and then you can choose from $7.49 per month or $59.99 per year.
Calm is the self proclaimed #1 app for sleep and meditation. Although already very popular, many people are still sceptical and haven’t yet given Calm a go. If you struggle with anxiety, getting to sleep or staying asleep, take this as your final push! The Calm app features guided meditations with lengths ranging from 3 to 25 minutes as well as a variety of calming sounds that can help put you to sleep. The app offers a 7 day free trial and then it costs $23.49 per month or $79.99 per year.
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Track the prices of fuel all over Australia and find the cheapest petrol near you. This app shows real-time fuel prices for WA, NSW and QLD for both today and tomorrow (tomorrow’s prices available after 3pm). The app also comes with a fuel log tool that allows you to keep track of your fuel purchases and your vehicle’s fuel economy. Bonus - this app is free!
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CO-STAR If you’re interested in star signs and astrology, chances are, you have already heard of Co-Star, but if you haven’t, this one’s for you! This app offers a personalised chart based on various details such as your date of birth, place of birth and time of birth. Even if you don’t believe in astrology, the personalised chart can be interesting to read and discuss with friends. The basic version of this app is free but you have to pay extra to unlock additional charts.
VISITED Want to keep track of all the countries you’ve visited? This app is for you. The Visited app allows you to record all the countries you’ve been to as well as add countries to your “want to visit” list. Your visited countries show up as blue on a world map, while want to visit are red. The basic version is free but if you want to unlock the version that allows you to select the individual cities you’ve been to, it costs $7.99.
Many self-help books don’t work, but this one will. Embracing Your Limitations shows you how it’s only through stopping and quitting that one can succeed and be happy. Lawrence Mooney is a reformed selfhelp addict. He’s read all those books so you don’t have to. Embracing Your Limitations shows you how it’s only through stopping and quitting that one can succeed and be happy. We’ve been told to reach for the stars, to think big and to follow our dreams since we were children. What a crock! The finish line is the same for everybody: death. So, why waste life rushing towards it? Instead, start Embracing Your Limitations, forgetting your dreams, and actually living your life.
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THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF AN ORDINARY MAN by Paul Newman
The raw, candid and long-awaited autobiography from one of the greatest icons of the 20th Century. In 2008, Paul Newman tasked his best friend with interviewing the people who had shaped his life, in order to create an oral history of it. After hearing and reading what they had to say, Newman dictated his own version. Now, this long-lost memoir will be published. Full of wonderful stories and recollections by his family, friends, and such luminaries as Elia Kazan, Tom Cruise, George Roy Hill and Martin Ritt, this book will surprise and shock readers as it reveals Newman’s previously unknown*Centurysides.
NO PLAN B by Lee Child and Andrew Child
SIMPLE FANCY by Rosa Flanagan and Margo Flanagan
LIMITATIONSYOUR by Lawrence Mooney
The Two Raw Sisters, Margo and Rosa Flanagan, are back with a stunning collection of plant-based recipes that are inspiring and easy to make, whether you are entertaining a crowd or cooking for one. Simple Fancy puts fruits and vegetables first, with more than 89 recipes using familiar, everyday whole food ingredients packed with sweet and savoury flavours. Offering everything from savoury brunch ideas, centrepiece mains, snacks and sides, and their famous salads. Of course, there are plenty of divine desserts, including cakes, slices, pudding, and sweet brunch options to make and impress.
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*Allen & Unwin EMBRACING
The gripping new Jack Reacher thriller from the No.1 bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child. Gerrardsville, Colorado. One tragic event. Two witnesses. Two conflicting accounts. One witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a bus - clearly suicide. The other witness is Jack Reacher. And he sees what really happened - a man in grey hoodie and jeans, swift and silent as a shadow, pushed the victim to her death, before grabbing her bag and sauntering away. It is part of something much bigger, enmeshed in an elaborate plot that leaves no room for error. If any step is compromised, the threat will have to be quickly and permanently*Bantamremoved.Press
True love. Crushing failure. Hot dates. Wild ambition. Motherhood. Sisterhood. Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne, former Bachelor finalists and hosts of the number-one podcast Life Uncut, have bumbled their way through it all. And they’re here to make you feel a little less alone in the chaos. Through interviewing the experts, dispensing advice and tackling questions about love and life, they’ve distilled their most trusted and true advice into a book that’s as much about romance as it is about loving ourselves. WE LOVE
*Vintage Australia LUCY BY THE SEA by Elizabeth Strout
In March 2020 Lucy’s ex-husband William pleads with her to leave New York and escape to a coastal house he has rented in Maine. Lucy reluctantly agrees, leaving the washing-up in the sink, expecting to be back in a week or two. Weeks turn into months, and it’s just Lucy, William, and their complex past together in a little house nestled against the sea. Rich with empathy and a searing clarity, Lucy by the Sea evokes the fragility and uncertainty of the recent past, as well as the possibilities that those long, quiet days can inspire. At the heart of this miraculous novel are the deep human connections that sustain us, even as the world seems to be falling apart.
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*Ebury Australia REALITY+ by David J. Chalmers
From one of our leading thinkers, a dazzling philosophical journey through virtual worlds. Within a century, world-renowned philosopher David J. Chalmers predicts, we will have virtual worlds that are impossible to distinguish from non-virtual worlds. But is virtual reality just escapism? In a highly original work of ‘technophilosophy’, Chalmers argues categorically, no: virtual reality is genuine reality. Virtual worlds are not second-class worlds. We can live a meaningful life in virtual reality - and increasingly, we will. Drawing on examples from pop culture, literature and film that help bring philosophical issues to life, Reality+ is a mind-bending journey through virtual worlds, illuminating the nature of reality and our place within it.
*Viking THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX AND THE HORSE: THE ANIMATED STORY by Charlie Mackesy Charlie Mackesy’s beloved book has been adapted into an animated short film featuring Tom Hollander as ‘the mole’, Idris Elba as ‘the fox’, Gabriel Byrne as ‘the horse’ and newcomer Jude Coward Nicoll as ‘the boy’. PRH are publishing a beautifully made hardback to celebrate the work of over 100 animators across two years of production – with Charlie’s distinctive illustrations brought to life in full colour with hand-drawn traditional animation.
Ten years on from the speech that stopped us all in our tracks – Julia Gillard’s misogyny speech. Where were you then? And where are we now? Then it was done. After staying silent, I’d had my say. At no time did I feel worked up or hotly angry. I felt strong, measured, controlled. Yet emotion did play its role in the energy of the speech. The frustration that sexism and misogyny could still be so bad in the twenty-first century. The toll of not pointing it out. With contributions from Mary Beard, Jess Hill, Jennifer Palmieri, Katharine Murphy and members of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, Julia Gillard explores the history and culture of misogyny, tools in the patriarchy’s toolbox, intersectionality, and gender and misogyny in the media and politics. Proceeds from the book will go to the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL).
BOOKS WE LOVE LOVE by Laura Byrne and Brittany Hockley
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*Allen Lane NOT NOW, NOT EVER by Julia Gillard
LOVE is an encyclopaedia of life as Britt and Laura have lived it, full of hard-won wisdom, hilarious anecdotes, serious challenges and refreshing honesty.
As a shocking truth about a couple’s families emerges, the two lovers discover they are not so different from each other. Tessa is no longer the sweet, simple, good girl she was when she met Hardin — any more than he is the cruel, moody boy she fell so hard for.
Release date: 8th September
Steve is still single and working as a taxi driver. Brianna Beagle-Thorpe, the Minister for Immigration, hatches a plan with her brother to exact their revenge on Steve for destroying their late mother Raelene’s political career.
MOVIES
AFTER EVER HAPPY
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TICKETS TO PARADISE Release date: 15th September Academy Award® winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite on the big screen as exes who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they once made.
DON’T WORRY DARLING Release date: 6th October Alice (Pugh) and Jack (Styles) are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. The 1950s societal optimism espoused by their CEO, Frank (Pine)—equal parts corporate visionary and motivational life coach—anchors every aspect of daily life in the tight-knit desert utopia. While the husbands spend every day inside the Victory Project Headquarters, working on the “development of progressive materials,” their wives—including Frank’s elegant partner, Shelley (Chan)—get to spend their time enjoying the beauty, luxury and debauchery of their community. Life is perfect, with every resident’s needs met by the company. All they ask in return is discretion and unquestioning commitment to the Victory cause. But when cracks in their idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade, Alice can’t help questioning exactly what they’re doing in Victory, and why. Just how much is Alice willing to lose to expose what’s really going on in this paradise?
Release date: 6th October
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MOVIES
I WANT TO DANCE WITH SOMEBODY Release date: 26th December
AVATAR 2: THE WAY OF THE WATER Release date: 15th December
SHE SAID Release date: 17th November
From 20th Century Studios, New Regency, and acclaimed filmmaker David O. Russell comes Amsterdam, an original romantic crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the centre of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history. Based on facts that meet fiction, the film stars Academy Award® winner Christian Bale, twotime Oscar® nominee Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Alessandro Nivola, Andrea Riseborough, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Rock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Shannon, Mike Myers, Taylor Swift, Timothy Olyphant, Zoe Saldana, with Oscar winner Rami Malek and two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro. Written and directed by five-time Oscar® nominee David O Russell.
The joyous, emotional and heart-breaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical super stardom.
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, AVATAR 2 begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive and the tragedies they endure.
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For the first time in more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation presents a new adventure in the Shrek universe as daring outlaw Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for peril and disregard for safety have taken their toll. Puss has burned through eight of his nine lives, though he lost count along the way. Getting those lives back will send Puss in Boots on his grandest quest yet.
AMSTERDAM Release date: 3rd November
PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH Release date: 26th December
Academy Award® nominee Antonio Banderas returns as the voice of the notorious PiB as he embarks on an epic journey into the Black Forest to find the mythical Wishing Star and restore his lost lives. But with only one life left, Puss will have to humble himself and ask for help from his former partner and nemesis: the captivating Kitty Soft Paws (Oscar® nominee Salma Hayek). In their quest, Puss and Kitty will be aided—against their better judgment—by a ratty, chatty, relentlessly cheerful mutt, Perro (Harvey Guillén, What We Do in the Shadows). Together, our trio of heroes will have to stay one step ahead of Goldilocks (Oscar® nominee Florence Pugh, Black Widow) and the Three Bears Crime Family, “Big” Jack Horner (Emmy winner John Mulaney, Big Mouth) and terrifying bounty hunter, The Big Bad Wolf (Wagner Moura, Narcos).
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New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation — a story that helped launch the #MeToo movement and shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood. Cast: Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan.
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING
Nothing boosts confidence like a bright, beautiful smile. Australia’s go-to whitening product, White Glo is based on decades of experience and expertise. Proven results and happy customers are testament to that. It’s their mission to make taking care of your teeth easy, convenient, safe and effective. Products are specially formulated and developed by Australian dentists. Available in over 50 countries, we have won awards with Canstar and Choice and are certified by the ADA. Win a $150 White Glo voucher. More at whiteglo.com
WIN!TROLLBEADS RED ORIGINAL TAMMY FIT Valued at $240Valued at $460 Valued at $625 Soul Alive Mindfulness App Membership Valued at $400 SASKI WHITE GLO FOR A BRILLIANT SMILE Valued at $150
56 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine GIVEAWAY TO ENTER: competition@goldcoastpanache.com.au with the giveaway name in the subject line. Include your contact details. T’s & C’s apply. Competitions end 30th November 2022
Valued at $478
Vine of Dreams is a sterling silver bracelet with a fine silver lock that was created with a lovely glass bead in luscious purple hues and a long vine of gold that was designed with floral patterns to symbolise abundance and happiness. Win A Limited Edition
Ultra-lightweight and fast drying, made with moisture wicking fabric, the Red Original Paddle Cap is a versatile piece of gear $35. The Red Original insulated Stainless Steel water bottle keeps liquids hot for 12 hours and cold for 24 hours. The high quality super insulated water bottle is ideal for every adventure and includes the 750ml bottle, a canteen cap and a sports drinking cap $45. Win one of three caps and water bottles. More at red-equipment.com.au Is one of Australia’s most popular health and wellness app that is accessible to everyone and was co-founded by two of Australia’s most popular sisters, Tammy and Amy Hembrow. For less than $1 a day, users can have access to step-by-step video workouts for home and gym, plus delicious, Nutritionistcrafted meal plans. The Tammy Fit program can be customised to suit each individual’s preferences and goals. Win one of four memberships for one year, valued at $115 each. tammyfit.com
Vine of Dreams with the Queen of Duty Bead, along with the My Sweet Stories Bracelet featuring the Soulmates Bead. My Sweet Stories features understated green bubbles that symbolise the fragility of life, with the Soulmate Bead, a glass bead with its Spiral Jade design and Gold glitters that represent femininity and sanctity.
Trollbeads Vine of Dreams and My Sweet Stories Bracelets Featuring the Soulmates & Queen of Duty Beads valued at $478. More at trollbeads.com.au
Win a $400 voucher. Saski Collection, which is an Australian luxury athleisure label by fitness mentor, Tammy Hembrow. Saski was created to inspire confidence in women inside and outside the gym. Saski activewear is comfortable while working out, while specially designed to complement your body and enhance your shape as you work towards your goals. The range consists of activewear, outerwear, swimwear, cover ups and a kids wear collection. More at saskicollection.com
Soul Alive is an app by Luke McLeod designed to learn, enjoy and stick to meditation. With live-stream classes each and every week with some of Australia’s favourite meditation teachers, Soul Alive is changing the way we meditate. Win a membership valued at $625. More at soulalive.com.au
SWEET RETREAT
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat…for the rest of your life.
• Complimentary transfers at set times from Gold Coast *ConditionsAirport.apply – subject to availability. May not be combined with any other voucher or offer. Bookings should be made at least 45 days in advance. Valid for 6 months from date of prize draw, some block out dates apply. Prize is not transferable and has no cash value. Only available to residents of Australia and all guests must be aged 18 years and older.
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A stay at this award winning Ecotourism certified retreat combines informative wellness seminars and nurturing spa treatments with a range of activities and extensive facilities.
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A two-night Gwinganna Wellness Weekend package for two in a Deluxe Orchard Suite VALUED AT $3,090*
A two-night Gwinganna Wellness Weekend package for two in Deluxe Orchard Suite accommodation, valued at $3,090*.
Experience this unique custom designed Queensland location with a weekend of rest, health and wellness. Disconnect and enjoy delicious organic cuisine, a range of activities and plenty of time to explore or recharge. Choose how much, or how little you wish to do.
• All organic meals, snacks and beverages
Surrounded by ocean and valley views in the southern Gold Coast hinterland, Gwinganna offers a range of packages ranging from the two-night weekend escape through to the popular seven-day detox program.
Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat stands apart as a complete wellness destination to inspire you to live a healthier life.
Prize package:
• A 50-minute Classic Massage per person
Prize includes:
• 2 nights Deluxe Orchard Suite accommodation
• Access to all facilities and all scheduled activities
Connect with supportive professionals who will help you learn resilience in the modern world and enjoy Gwinganna’s superb organic cuisine with much of it from the extensive on-site Packagesgardens.arefully inclusive of all organic meals and snacks, accommodation, all activities, wellness seminars and selected spa treatments. Each afternoon, it is time to switch off, rest and experience the stunning Spa Sanctuary, the largest spa in the Southern Hemisphere. The Spa Sanctuary features over 30 treatment rooms and suites with a unique indoor/outdoor design, crystal steam room and lounge and relaxation areas.
Tickets available via goldcoasttickets.com.au Enjoy a decadent three course luncheon, with a menu expertly curated by our Executive Chef, Paul Smart, perfectly accompanied by a luxury beverage package including Chandon sparkling wine. Sit back and enjoy live entertainment all afternoon long, including the talented musical stylings of Midnight Finesse and a beautiful fashion showcase presented by Gold Coast local designer, Lisa Brown Designs. Sweepstakes and raffles fundraising for the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation who work tirelessly to support sick and injured patients suffering distress and hardship in Gold Coast local public hospitals.
MELBOURNE Join us at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa to watch the race that stops the nation live in the JW Grand LuncheonBallroomCUP Tuesday 1 November 2022 12:00pm – 3:30pm $199 per person
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Built on a reputation of delivering consistently chic dining experiences and famous for its breakfast, la carte dining, seafood buffet experience and weekend long lunch.
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Land lovers are not forgotten though, with succulent roasts, wood fired pizzas and Asian inspired dishes as well as the monthly Flavour Festival, which introduces flavourful cuisines such as Indian, Turkish, Italian and Thai to the already deliciously overflowing buffet. Enjoy Citrique’s a la carte menu Monday through Thursday, while Friday through Sunday boasts the interactive seafood buffet experience.
Citrique
Built on a reputation of delivering a consistently chic dining experience, Citrique attracts both locals and guests with its fresh and locally sourced Australian contemporary cuisine showcasing curated selections of the best local produce and the people behind it. Citrique’s weekday a la carte menu offering is full of inspired dishes providing an ocean-paddock to plate dining experience like no other. Whether you are indulging with the oven baked snow fish served with wood-fired cauliflower, lemon zest, dukkah crumble and white miso sauce, or the roasted beef tenderloin, served with truffle potato gratin, carrot variations, and native peppercorn sauce, there is something to suit everybody’s tastebuds.
From the most succulent seafood buffet and ocean-paddock to plate a la carte dining crafted by Citrique’s award-winning Executive Chef, Paul Smart and talented culinary team, Citrique is sure to have an option to entice you and invigorate your dining experience.
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For a unique dinner to remember, look no further than the five-course degustation menu. Offering decadent dishes using the best local sourced products as inspiration, it is an experience that will be long remembered after dessert is finished. You can even upgrade to include expertly paired wines to accompany each course.
If you are looking for the ideal way to sample fresh seafood and enjoy the ultimate ocean to table dining experience, their award winning seafood buffet is the perfect dining choice. With seafood options available such as Pacific oysters, Mooloolaba tiger prawns, blue swimmer crabs and Moreton Bay bugs, there is no shortage of delicious food for the seafood lovers.
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Salamati by Hamed Allahyari with Dani Valent. Photography by Armelle Habib. Murdoch Books RRP $45.
• 3 large tomatoes, cut into small dice • 3 Lebanese (short) cucumbers, cut into small dice • 1 large red onion, cut into small dice • Pomegranate jewels, to serve
SHIRAZI SALAD
INGREDIENTS
SHIRAZI SALAD DRESSING
Salamati
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• 1 cup (250ml) verjuice or freshly squeezed lemon juice • ½ cup (125ml) olive oil • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried mint • 1 teaspoon ground sumac PREP TIME 20 MINS | SERVES 4
1 To make the Shirazi salad dressing, combine the ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake to combine. 2 Arrange the tomato, cucumber and red onion in a serving bowl, pour over the salad dressing and toss through. Scatter pomegranate jewels over the top and serve.
Everyone in Iran knows this salad, named after Shiraz, a southern city near the Persian Gulf. The ingredients are very simple; the art is all in the cutting. It’s important to cut the dice very small and very evenly and, for that reason, all the ingredients have to be crisp and firm. The dressing is nice and tart with the great combination of dried mint and sumac. Shirazi salad is usually made just before serving, but the leftovers are actually really nice because the flavours all meld and the liquid from the vegetables adds to the dressing. The salad dressing makes a lot, and it’s traditional to drink the dressing at the end of the meal. We serve Shirazi salad with pilafs and lamb dishes, such as ghormeh sabzi or gheymeh bademjan.
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PREP TIME 10 MINS + 6 HOURS FREEZING TIME SERVES 8 MAKES ¼ CUP (60ml)
SAFFRON LIQUID
• 2 tablespoons Saffron Liquid • 2 tablespoons rosewater • Edible dried rose petals, to serve
4 Spoon the ice cream into bowls and top with rose petals and a few extra pistachios, if you like. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
You can make this traditional Persian ice cream from scratch but the easy way to do it is to buy vanilla ice cream and add the Persian ingredients. I do this in my shop because I don’t have an ice cream maker so you definitely have permission to do it at home!
INGREDIENTS • 1g saffron threads • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar • ¼ cup (60ml) boiling water
Salamati
1 Pour the cream into a 30 x 20cm baking dish, then set aside in the freezer for 2 hours.
3 Allow the vanilla ice cream to stand in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to soften slightly, then add the pistachios, saffron liquid, rosewater and cream blocks and stir through until well combined. Return the ice cream to the freezer for 1–2 hours until firm.
Grind the saffron and sugar using a mortar and pestle, then transfer to a heatproof bowl and stir through the boiling water to bleed the colour. Set aside for 5 minutes. INGREDIENTS • 1 cup (250ml) thickened (whipping) cream • 2 litres creamy vanilla ice cream (pistachio ice cream also works well) • 1 cup (130g) chopped pistachio kernels, plus extra to serve (optional)
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2 Remove the frozen cream from the freezer and cut it into 2 cm squares (it will shatter, so your squares won’t be even, but this is fine). Return the cream blocks to the freezer.
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2 Either serve the omelette in the pan or transfer to a plate. Scatter the nigella seeds over the top and serve with flatbread and sabzi khordan on the side.
2 Clean any dirt from the herbs, then soak all of the ingredients in a large bowl of cold water for 15 minutes. Drain, then rinse and set aside to completely dry.
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 eggs 2/3 cup (100g) sheep’s feta, crumbled • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon nigella seeds • Noon Lavash or store-bought Persian or Lebanese flatbread, to serve • Sabzi Khordan, to serve SABZI KHORDAN • 1 bunch radishes • 1 bunch mint, leaves picked • 1 bunch basil, leaves picked • 1 bunch dill • 1 bunch garlic chives • 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves and stalks • 1 bunch coriander (cilantro), leaves and stalks • 1 bunch watercress (optional) • 1 bunch spring onions (scallions) (optional)
PREP TIME 5 MINS | COOK TIME 5 MINS | SERVES 1
4 Enjoy sabzi khordan with your meal or wrap with feta in Persian flatbread for a tasty lunch.
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3 Roughly chop the herbs and spring onions into 4cm lengths, then store the herbs, spring onion (if using) and radishes, loosely wrapped in paper towel in a plastic bag in the fridge, for 2–3 days.
My father used to make this omelette for me, but I have to admit I didn’t like it much when I was younger. Now, in Australia, my tastes have grown up a bit and I love it. I’m not the only one! This is the number-one breakfast in my cafe.
1 Score a cross into the top half of each radish.
1 Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan over low heat. Add the eggs and half the feta, then, using a spoon, gently separate the yolks from the whites and push the yolks to one side of the pan. Stir together the egg whites and feta and cook for 1 minute. Spoon the yolks on top of the cheesy egg white, then gently swirl them over the mixture and briefly cook until they are heated through but still a little runny. Scatter the remaining feta on top and remove from the heat. Season with black pepper.
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• 1 mild, long red chilli, finely chopped
4 Pour the sauce over the salmon, top with the ginger slices and bake for 10 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
3 Combine the chilli, coriander, garlic and lemongrass in a small blender and blend until finely chopped. Add the fish stock, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice and brown sugar and blend until well combined.
Whenever Mum is cooking her salmon, we all rush to her house for dinner! It’s light, but so delicious. This recipe also works well with white fish or firm tofu.
2 Season the salmon fillets with salt, freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkle of sweet paprika. Heat a splash of olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Lightly brown the salmon fillets on each side, then place them in a deep ovenproof dish.
INGREDIENTS • 4 skinless salmon fillets • Sweet paprika, for sprinkling • Olive oil, for cooking • 2 small red chillies, roughly chopped • 2 tablespoons coriander (cilantro) roots and stems • 3 garlic cloves • 1 lemongrass stalk, white part only • ½ cup (125ml) fish stock • ¼ cup (60ml) fish sauce
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5 Serve the salmon on a bed of rice, topped with the coriander and chilli.
• Steamed rice, to serve • Coriander (cilantro) leaves, for garnish
1 Preheat the oven to 200°.
RECIPES Good Food Made Simple by Leah Itsines. Photography by Ben Dearnley. Murdoch Books RRP $36.99.
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce • Juice of 1 large lime • 1 teaspoon brown sugar • 2cm knob of ginger, cut into thin strips
PREP TIME 10 MINUTES | COOK TIME 15 MINUTES SERVES 4
RECIPES
PREP TIME 10 MINUTES | COOK TIME 40 MINUTES SERVES 4–6
4 Remove the pan from the oven and stir in the vongole. Cover and return to the oven for a few minutes or until the rice is cooked and the vongole have opened. Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley, with the lemon wedges on the side.
Good Food Made Simple
INGREDIENTS • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1½ tablespoons (30g) butter • 2 leeks, pale parts only, thinly sliced • 2 x 125g chorizo sausages, chopped • 1 tablespoon thyme leaves • 1¾ cups (400g) arborio rice • 1 cup (250ml) white wine • 4 cups (1 litre) vegetable stock • 300g baby tomatoes, halved • 2 zucchini (courgettes), grated • 1 kg vongole or small clams
3 Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil, then pour in the wine and let it boil for a couple of minutes until almost evaporated. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Stir in the tomatoes and zucchini and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
CHORIZO AND VONGOLE RISOTTOBAKED
1 Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2 Heat the oil and butter in a large ovenproof pan over medium–high heat. Cook the leek, chorizo and thyme for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve • Lemon wedges, to serve
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If you’re looking for a simple seafood dish that really hits the spot, this is it! If you can’t find vongole or clams, use mussels instead. Or swap them for some firm fish or a different meat – perhaps bacon or Italian sausage.
RECIPES
This is one of our family favourites, which Yiayia makes on special occasions. For a vegetarian dish, omit the beef mince and add some extra vegetables, such as zucchini or eggplant.
INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for cooking
PREP TIME 20 MINUTES TIME 2 HOURS SERVES 6
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BÉCHAMEL SAUCE • ¾ cup (185g) butter • ¾ cup (110g) plain (all-purpose) flour • 3 cups (750ml) warm milk • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • ¾ cup (80g) grated parmesan cheese • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutme
• 1 bay leaf • 1 cinnamon stick • 400g tin crushed tomatoes • ½ cup (125ml) beef stock, as needed • 250g penne pasta ¾ cup (80g) grated parmesan cheese
2 While the meat is cooking, bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Set aside to cool.
3 Preheat the oven to 200°C. Brush a large ovenproof dish with oil.
• 2 cloves • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste (concentrated purée)
5 Tip the pasta into the oiled dish and sprinkle with the parmesan. Pour the meat sauce over the top, followed by the béchamel. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
4 To make the béchamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat. Slowly add the milk, stirring until the mixture is smooth and thick. Cover and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Stir in the eggs, parmesan and nutmeg.
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• 500g lean beef mince • ¼ cup (60ml) red wine • 1 onion, finely diced • 3 garlic cloves, crushed • 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon rosemary, finely chopped
YIAYIA’S PASTITSIO
1 Heat a splash of olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned and the excess liquid has evaporated. Add the wine, onion, garlic, oregano, rosemary, cloves and allspice and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and crushed tomatoes. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour, adding the stock if the mixture is drying out. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 quantity Massaman Curry Paste • 1 red onion, cut into eighths • 250g Table plant-based braised beef or 250g shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped • 800g potatoes, cut into 3 cm pieces • 400ml can coconut cream • 2 tablespoons peanut butter • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar • 155g (1 cup) frozen peas TO SERVE • steamed rice • sliced cucumber • sliced red chilli • roasted peanuts • fried shallots • lime wedges
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COOK TIME 6-8 HOURS | SERVES 4
MASSAMAN PEANUT STEW
RECIPES
you haven’t tried mushroom meat before, this recipe is the perfect place to start.This massaman peanut stew is so hearty, and an easy slow cooker recipe for those days when you just don’t have time to spend in the kitchen.
Simple (Mostly) Vegan Kitchen by Ellie Bullen. Photography by Ellie Bullen. Published by Plum, RRP $39.99.
1 Turn your slow cooker to the sauté setting. Add the olive oil and, once it is hot, add the curry paste and sauté for 1 minute. Add the onion and plant-based braised beef or shiitake mushroom and sauté for a further minute. Add the potato, coconut cream, 400 ml of water, the peanut butter and coconut sugar, then stir well and cover with the lid. Switch the slow cooker to low and cook for 6–8 hours, until the stew is reduced and thick.
3 Serve the massaman peanut stew with steamed rice, sliced cucumber and chilli, roasted peanuts, fried shallots and lime wedges for squeezing over.
2 With 5 minutes left on the slow cooker, add the peas, stir through and cover with the lid again.
Simple (Mostly) Vegan KitchenIf
• corn chips • diced avocado • chopped coriander leaves • natural coconut yoghurt • sliced red chilli
Simple (Mostly) Vegan KitchenThis is one of my go-to slow cooker recipes. Packed full of hearty vegetables, this one-pot meal always makes me feel amazing, plus it’s high in protein with the addition of both TVP and black beans. Serve with corn chips, avocado and herbs for a fresh lunch or dinner.
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COOK TIME 4 HOURS | SERVES 4
RECIPES
INGREDIENTS • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 onion, finely diced • 2 large garlic cloves, crushed • 3 celery stalks, finely diced • 2 small carrots, finely diced • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes • 2 x 400g cans black beans, rinsed and drained • 220g (2 cups) TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) • 2 vegetable stock cubes • 1 teaspoon sea salt • freshly ground black pepper, to tastes
1 Turn your slow cooker to the sauté setting. Add the olive oil and, once it is hot, add the onion, garlic, celery, carrot, cayenne pepper, paprika and cumin and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until the onion has softened.
2 Add the tomatoes, black beans and TVP to the slow cooker and give everything a really good stir. Add 800ml of water and crumble in the vegetable stock cubes. Season with the salt and pepper and mix well. Switch the slow cooker to high, cover with the lid and cook for 4 hours.
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3 Once ready, serve the veggie con carne with your choice of corn chips, diced avocado, coriander leaves, coconut yoghurt and sliced red chilli.
GOODRIDICULOUSLYWAFFLES
Not only are waffles delicious, they are also super versatile! This recipe is a base that you can make sweet or savoury by adding different ingredients. I love serving savoury waffles with fresh herbs and vegan cream cheese, and sweet waffles with loads of vegan butter and maple syrup.
RECIPES
2 Heat a waffle iron and lightly grease with vegan butter or olive oil.
1 To make the sweet waffle batter, combine the soy milk and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl and leave for 2 minutes. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then mix well. Add the maple syrup and salt and stir to combine.
3 Scoop enough of the batter into the waffle iron to cover the base and close the lid. Cook on high for 4½ minutes, then transfer the waffle to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
4 To serve, top the sweet waffles with vegan butter and your choice of fresh berries. Pour over a little extra maple syrup and enjoy!
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INGREDIENTS • 250ml (1 cup) soy milk • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar • 150g (1 cup) plain flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • ¼ teaspoon sea salt • vegan butter or olive oil, for greasing TO SERVE • vegan butter • fresh berries of your choice • maple syrup SERVES 4
Simple (Mostly) Vegan Kitchen
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Carpet Court Style Collaborator and interior design enthusiast, Emily Osmond, recently undertook her first home build, constructing a spacious, light-filled family home with modern touches and architectural appeal. For Emily, one of the biggest decisions when it came to creating the interior of her new home was the flooring. “When it came to designing the interior, we started from the ground and worked our way up, knowing that whatever material and colourway we decided to include on the floors would form the foundation of our entire interior style.”
“EMILY OSMOND, FIRST HOME BUILD - FAMILY HOME WITH MODERN TOUCHES AND ARCHITECTURAL APPEAL.”
Whether you’re building a new home or renovating for the first time, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to selecting the perfect flooring. From timber and laminate to vinyl planks or carpet, each flooring option not only serves a functional purpose, but can establish the look, feel, and liveability of the entire home.
PERFECT FLOORING
Photographer (headshots): Chloe Smith Photography
EMILY’S TIPS FOR FINDING THE PERFECT FLOORING: BUDGET - Although first-time home builders typically work with a tighter budget, don’t skimp on your flooring or carpet – it will be walked on every day, so you want to ensure that they are of the highest quality.
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CREATE A MOOD BOARD - We found it helpful to create a mood board for our project. It was an easy way to capture the overall aesthetic and feel of the home.
Photographer: Dylan James Photography
FLEXIBILITY - There is a lot of moving parts when it comes to building a home, so be open to adjusting your plans where needed.
HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR DECISIONS - Different people will have their own personal tastes and opinions, but only you know the vision that you have for the home.
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“The Balloon provides patients with a tool to change their lifestyle and to improve their habits over a four-month period whilst the balloon is in place and followed by on-going lifestyle program for another eight months to establish new habits for life and keep weight off.
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Felicity Cohen Phone:ForCEOinformation(07)5598 0500 or visit Weightlosswlsa.com.auSolutions Australia Suite 3 Podium Level, Lakeside 1, Bermuda Point, 1 Lake Orr Drive, Varsity Lakes QLD @WLSAUST@WLSAust@wlsaust4227 HEALTH
When combined with intensive weight loss strategies, the Allurion Balloon leads to nearly 2.5 times more weight-loss than when undertaking intensive weight-loss strategies alone, over 16 weeks. “It’s important to highlight that there is no magic pill,” observes Felicity.
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“No device will succeed if patients do not work with multidisciplinary team towards long-term outcomes. Our bariatric allied health teamwork with patients to ensure they follow the program for optimal results.”
Allurion Balloon is a soft, silicone balloon packaged into a swallowable capsule connected to a thin filling catheter (tube). The WLSA Doctor or Nurse Practitioner inflates the balloon with 550ml of fluid while the patient is in the chair, conscious and relaxed, supported by a Registered Nurse.
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Kylie Allan - weight loss with the Allurion Balloon 20kgs
“You then get up and return home,” says Felicity. “It’s as simple as that. It’s great for people who can’t access other forms of treatment because of medical conditions and are keen to lose weight; or for many patients awaiting a knee operation for example.
The Allurion balloon is ideal for anyone with a BMI of 27 or greater. For Mum’s after children who cannot lose the last 10kgs or for people who are starting to think about the impact of excess weight on their future. Medical concerns as we get older are difficult to resolve and if we can prevent the occurrence of high blood pressure; high cholesterol or Type-2 diabetes by better managing our weight and health this is a perfect solution
The multidisciplinary team of dedicated bariatric health professionals is the critical point of difference at WLSA. We want all patients to achieve optimal results and meet their goals for the long term.
The Allurion Balloon works by inducing early satiety (a sense of fullness) in two ways: Delaying gastric emptying – since the emptying time of the stomach is prolonged, you feel fuller for longer and reducing stomach capacity – helping you to reduce your portion sizes.
“The fact is, 97 percent of diet and exercise programs alone are proven to fail. This device is going to kick start change for the rest of your life” Designed to help you reduce your food intake by taking up space in your stomach and slowing the rate at which your stomach empties, the Allurion Balloon helps to create an earlier and longer-lasting feeling of fullness.
This pause is the ideal time for patients to replace poor habits with new, long-term habits such as healthy eating and exercise.
Journalist and screen/life balance expert, Catherine Price argues persuasively that our always-on, tech-addicted lifestyles have led us to obsess over intangible concepts such as happiness while obscuring the fact that real happiness lies in the everyday experience of fun. We often think of fun as indulgent, even immature and selfish. We claim to not have time for it, even as we find hours a day for what Price calls Fake Fun—bingeing on television, doomscrolling the news, or posting photos to social media, all in hopes of filling some of the emptiness we feel inside. Proper work-life balance requires just as much life as work, and life requires fun. If you’re not having fun, you’re not fully living.
The Power of Fun, Catherine Price. Bantam Press, RRP $35.
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Described by the New York Times’ review as “An antidote to all the darkness... a guide to tapping into true fun”, The Power of Fun has received plaudits and praise from Price’s peers asAriannawell.
“With clarity and levity, Catherine Price illuminates why our days are so dull - and how we can have more play and more joy. In a time when so many of us are languishing, this delightful book might just be what we need to startWeavingflourishing.”together scientific research with personal experience, Price reveals the surprising mental, physical, and cognitive benefits of fun, and offers a practical, personalised plan for how we can achieve better screen/life balance and attract more True Fun into our daily lives, without feeling overwhelmed.
Groundbreaking, eye-opening, and packed with useful advice, The Power of Fun won’t just change the way you think about fun. It will bring you back to life. And isn’t that what we’re all striving for?
True Fun, which Price defines as the magical confluence of playfulness, connection, and flow, will give us the fulfillment we so desperately seek. If you use True Fun as your compass, If you’re not having fun, you’re not fully living. The author of How to Break Up with Your Phone makes the case that, far from being frivolous, fun is the key to a happy and healthy life, and actually critical to our well-being. you will be happier and healthier. You will be more productive, less resentful, and less stressed. You will have more energy. You will find community and a sense of purpose. You will stop languishing and start flourishing. And best of all? You’ll enjoy the process.
OFPOWERTHEFUN LIFESTYLE
Huffington, publisher and founder & CEO of Thrive Global, said “The Power of Fun is a game-changer”. “Inspirational, funny, research-packed and full of practical strategies, it inspires us to move fun to the top of our priority list and rethink the way we allocate our time.” While best-selling author of Think Again and Give and Take, Adam Grant said “If you feel like modern adulthood has sucked the fun out of your life, you’ll find hope in these pages.
E - Embrace Embrace the beauty, joy, and kindness in life. Tuning into these experiences
fosters gratitude. Record your gratitude daily. P - Practice Optimism grows happiness. Practice thinking differently, using positive selftalk, rational thinking, distraction, and letting go.
• depressionAntenatal/postnatal&anxiety • Interpersonal difficulties
• Depression & Anxiety • Burn-out & stress • Trauma post-traumatic& stress
Most of us aim to feel happy and, typically, the more someone strives for a goal the more likely they are to reach it right? Well, not so for happiness. Mounting evidence suggests that the more you value happiness, the less happy you are. Moreover, researchers have found the intense pursuit for happiness can have negative consequences in both the short and long Happinessterm. is an emotional state like joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment. Emotional states are temporary in nature and subject to change. Sustained happiness, on the other hand, stems from a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life. This is an enduring state of mind that allows us to experience pleasure in daily life, as well as the ability to engage meaningfully in our life and the lives of Theothers.study of happiness has uncovered factors that affect how happy we
C - Choose Choose to engage mindfully, like immersing yourself in the environment with this mindful activity: Notice 5 things you can see, 4 you hear, 3 you touch, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
Molly’s daughter expressing joy in the moment are, influencing how psychologists understand and treat mental health problems and placing more emphasis on self-awareness, regulation, acceptance, mindfulness, and Theconnectedness.goodnews is that your capacity for happiness can grow through Aa-c-c-e-p-t-a-n-c-e:-Attention
Build sustained happiness through acceptance
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C - Cultivate Cultivate a meaningful life. Engage wholeheartedly in activities aligned with your values, talents, and joys. E - Empathy Show empathy and kindness for others. Strong connections build support, selfacceptance and a sense of belonging.
T - Temporary Emotional states are temporary. Learn to accept distress and hurt, and take time to sit with emotions. Turning inwards builds self-acceptance.
A - Accept Learn how to accept yourself and life in the present moment without judgement. You have no control over the past but can influence here and now.
Ramsay Psychology’s team provide support for a wide range of mental health concerns experienced by children, adolescents, adults and older persons. Our psychologists are experienced in helping clients develop tools and strategies to cope with life events and manage mental health conditions or symptoms such as:
• Substance & addictionsmisuse
N - Nurture Self-compassion builds acceptance and connection. Nurture yourself in small ways, often.
Notice experiences in your mind and body. Negative thoughts and sensations alert you to an issue needing attention. Body Scans can help build awareness.
C - Create Create space to pause and take two elongated breaths. Self-regulation brings our nervous system back to balance. Mindful breathing is an effective tool.
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Starring as “The Prodigy” in the PinkFlamingo production of The Glitz.
I am the Hand balance Feature Act and Aerialist. My character’s name is “The Prodigy”.
Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub is the Gold Coast’s own, world-class entertainment venue located in the heart of Broadbeach. Custom designed with a twist of swanky art-deco décor, The Pink Flamingo is home to four resident productions and welcomes hundreds of guests each Cornerweek. of88 Surf Parade and Victoria Ave Broadbeach. Tel: 1800 289 669 pinkflamingogoldcoast.com Born in Belarus, Zaryna has been training in Acrobatics, Aerial and Dance since the age of four and by 13, she had signed her first contract with Aerial Angels under the incredible coaching guidance of Ben Nicolodi. From there, Zaryna worked extensively in corporate shows and events Australia wide. At 15, Zaryna undertook her first professional tour with The Great Moscow Circus and she has since gone on to perform in Cabaret de Paris and Circus of Illusion with Michael Boyd. Now 17, Zaryna is the youngest cast member at Pink Flamingo and is thrilled to perform in The Glitz in her hometown of the Gold Coast. Here, Zaryna shares just some of the details of the Show and the rigours of her role.
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What is your role in The GLITZ show?
ZARYNA
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How did you discover your contortionist talent? I tried gymnastics when I was young, but I didn’t like it. How often do you train to be an acrobat? I train up to five days per week. I do different types of training each day to keep it interesting. How do you balance your contortionist talent with school and study? I enjoy schoolwork so juggling the two is not too hard. What do you enjoy most about the Pink Flamingo? The people I get to work with and the show. The cast are all so inspiring.
What’s next in terms of performances for you?
On and off for 36 years. I worked in Hong Kong at the end of the Vietnam war and England. I hated retirement after a few months. I tried it didn’t work for me. My feet kept tap dancing in bed, so I had to get back to work! I don’t believe in retirement if you are still active, do it! What are some of the highlights of your career?
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I played two roles, in fact. I’m so grateful to Matt Ward. I’ve never done a musical before. I always wanted to do Shirl the barmaid and then a fabulous tribute for me as a young Bernadette in Les Girls. How did you feel being back on the stage?
Witty, wise and worldly, Carlotta is the unrivalled doyenne of stage and screen, having begun her career in the 1960s as one of the original members of the internationally renowned “Les Girls” in Sydney’s Kings Cross. She went on to become the show’s star and compere, before touring Australia on a road trip that inspired the film “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”. Over the years, Carlotta made a name for herself on TV, including appearances in the soap opera Number 96 as Robyn Ross, a transsexual showgirl – an explosive plotline in the early 70s – and as a regular panellist on talk-show, Beauty and the Beast. She also featured in her own show, “Carlotta’s KingsX”, a retrospective of her life and career with classic storytelling, stand-up comedy, lavish costumes and “Les Girls” dances. Living on the Gold Coast, Carlotta is in demand for festivals, galas and premieres. In 2020, Carlotta received a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia for her service to the performing arts and to the LGBTIQ community. Fresh from her roles in the Gold Coast stage show of “Priscilla”, Carlotta shares some of her memorable moments and the secret of her lust for life.
What was the audience’s reaction to the live stage play?
How many years did you perform with Les Girls?
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Well, I never really left. I loved it until COVID hit me.
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Appearing at the Opera House numerous times. Le Girls and concerts with other people over the years. My time doing Beauty and the Beast and I thank Brian Walsh for introducing me to television. This was my favourite of all time. Then a stint for three to four years on Studio 10 with Ita Buttrose we left at the same time.
Whatever the world throws at me. Your Aunty Mame is here ready to tap dance!
What was your role in the GC stage version of Priscilla?
You are a pioneer in many ways, including playing Miss Robyn Ross on Number 96, how do you feel these days about transgender rights and perceptions in the community? I stand behind it 100 percent! You need to be educated in the subject. If people criticise others, do your homework, understand what you are talking about.
Fabulous, both the critics and stage whisper. I am thrilled. I have achieved my goal. Why did you choose to live on the Gold Coast?
CARLOTTACharismaandcabaret at
My best friends moved here from Sydney. I thought I would try it and I loved it. I’ve been here 15 years now. Every time I went to Sydney to perform on Studio 10, I couldn’t wait to come back to the GC.
Sometimes, the most important thing we can do is to ‘do nothing’.Ifyouare enduring separation and are feeling that unsettling ‘fight or flight’ sensation, talk to your lawyer about whether you can pause without jeopardising your situation. If ‘yes’, use that time to arm yourself with information about the relevant factors in your case, and the various options open to you to achieve an outcome. Meanwhile, get help in coping with the separation, and the other non-legal issues, from other sources (referred by yourHavinglawyer).had this time, you will be able to be sure that you are truly at peace with the instructions you are providing to your lawyer, rather than regretting a decision made when you were in no position to be making decisions. In short, you will have given yourself a chance to see whether the best ‘revenge’ is indeed getting on and living a full life. How do we know the above to be true? By helping thousands of people like you through this situation. Our experience is that to think differently about your separation and divorce now, is to make a big difference to life later on.
WHEN IT COMES
The trouble is, the ‘egg’ is already ‘scrambled’ by the decisions made earlier on. A pathway of high-conflict and destruction, chosen in the aftermath of separation, can be difficult to turn back from. This is especially so if that pathway has involved your spouse, who is likely now also angry, and possibly seeking their own form of ‘payback’. Had you been allowed to pause; things might have been different. Perhaps there could have been a settlement through mediation. Perhaps you and your partner could have looked into a collaborative divorce. Perhaps a direct discussion between you both may have seen an outcome reached, at least in part. Instead, those opportunities have likely been obliterated by a decision made at a time when you were just not ready.
If you have separated, or are going through divorce, your first meeting with a family lawyer like us will occur when you are at an emotional low point. If your spouse has resolved to end the relationship, you may be feeling shocked, hurt, and angry. If you are the one to have initiated the separation, you may be feeling those same emotions, and more – sadness and guilt. Everyone experiences different emotions and how we feel changes from day to day. You will probably be feeling a ‘fight’ or ‘flight’ response. Sometimes it will be both…
So, give us a call – one of our BGM Family Lawyers team will be able to help you conceive a solution to your problem which is ‘right’ for you.
It sounds trite. But feedback received after nearly 20 years as family lawyers tells us it is true. The best revenge is living well. TO WELL (07) 5510 www.bgm.legalinfo.bgm@bgm.legal4808
REALLY IS THE BEST REVENGE
However, that initial anger may subside in the passing of weeks and months. With counselling, and time, you may have a different view of the separation after 6 months’ of living with it. How you felt on day one of your separation will likely differ dramatically to your feelings six months ‘in’. The so-called ‘revenge’ which might have seemed motivating earlier on may have been a mirage. You may have realised that any vindication achieved in Court is short-lived, and your focus may then be on moving on with your own life.
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Of course, there will be times when there is no choice but to commence Court proceedings – when there is the risk of assets being disposed of, or when a spouse has been ‘cut off’ financially. There are, however, plenty of cases where there is time to allow the dust to settle, and for you to experience the roller coaster of emotions before being asked to give instructions as to the future direction of their case.
This is a time when lawyers will ask you to begin making important decisions about how your separation will proceed. In reality, however, it is the worst possible time for you to be making any decisions. If how you are feeling is variable, so too will be your decision making. The problem is that the decisions you make at this point will set your case on a particular pathway. If you are angry, you may wish to ‘go to Court’, perceiving that such a process will be to exact retribution on your spouse, or to have their conduct exposed. Sometimes it can feel like that is what needs to occur for you to feel a sense of ‘justice’. The temptation is therefore to make a decision to, at a time when you are feeling most pain, proceed in the way designed to see your spouse feel the same.
DIVORCE, LIVING
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If your family law situation has been on your mind, you will want to know how to solve it. Property settlements, parenting arrangements, financial agreements, child support situationswhatever your case involves, chances are we’ve seen it before. And if it’s complex, we embrace that.
How do we do it? Simple. By appreciating that one size does not fit all. By accepting that your case may need something different from others, including approaches other than litigation. And by arming you with information, giving you all of the options, and letting you decide on your preferred problem-solving pathway. With a team of experienced lawyers on hand, we can provide an adviser who is the perfect fit for your case. We are big enough to be recognised as leaders in our market, and small enough to provide you with personal support when you need it most.Our clients come from far and wide, so if you need to meet with, or speak with us, online, or away from our office, we can do whatever is
IS ALL WE DO, SO LET US HELP YOU TOO!
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2. Check your contact details contained on the Body Corporate Roll are correct When you settle your purchase, your solicitor/conveyancer must provide a Form 8 to the Body Corporate which includes all of your relevant contact information for the Body Corporate, including your address for service of notices. It is important that these details are correct so you can receive documentation from the Body Corporate.
Owning a lot in a community titles scheme (Body Corporate) brings certain obligations beyond those of owning a detached house which you should consider carefully when living or investing in a Body Corporate. When you buy a lot in a community titles scheme (Body Corporate) you are automatically a member of the body corporate and must adhere to certain rules. Here are five things you need to know about living in Strata.
There are many key stakeholders in a Body Corporate, including lot owners, occupiers, on-site managers, your strata manager and other service contractors appointed by the Body Corporate from time to time. Each stakeholder has a different role to play. Understanding who these people are and how they contribute to your scheme will assist you in understanding the day-to-day management of the scheme and who to direct your queries to.
FIVE THINGS
3. Read your by-laws
By-laws are a set of rules that a body corporate makes to control and manage the common property, body corporate assets, services and facilities provided by the body corporate and the use of lots. The by-laws applicable to your scheme are included in the Community Management Statement and can be requested from your Committee or appointed Strata Manager. It is important that you or your tenant/occupier reads and understands the “rules” to avoid enforcement action. YOU
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIVING IN STRATA / BODY CORPORATE LEGAL
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1. Understand who are the Key Stakeholders
5. Have your Say!
There are two types of meetings in body corporate, general meetings and committee meetings. A general meeting is a meeting that allows all lot owners the opportunity to vote and have your say about the ongoing operation of the scheme. The body corporate must elect a committee at each annual general meeting. The committee is made up of lot owners or people who act for them and hold committee meetings to make decisions about the administrative and day-to-day running of the body corporate. If you would like to have your say about how your building/complex ought to be run then we recommend that you read your notice and agenda for the AGM, vote and also nominate for a Committee Position.
There are different repair and maintenance obligations of owners depending on the type of scheme you are registered under (i.e. Building Format Plan or Standard Format Plan). Generally, the Body Corporate is required to repair and maintain common property, Body Corporate assets/ infrastructure and as a lot owner you are required to maintain your lot in good condition. Where it becomes tricky is determining what is or isn’t common property. If you are uncertain, you may wish to direct your query to your appointed strata manager or obtain independent legal advice.
OMB Solicitors is an established Property Law firm on the Gold Coast and has been dealing with different variations of community title law since the 1980’s. At OMB Solicitors, we act exclusively for Bodies Corporate in QLD and Owners Corpora tion in NSW. If you have any questions regarding living in strata, please do not hesitate to contact our office on 07 5555 0000 today.
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“I was born in South Australia, lived in New South Wales for a long time and have spent plenty of time overseas, but there is a sense of pride that Queenslanders have about their state that I haven’t seen anywhere else.”
LIAM FLANAGAN
Port Adelaide - I decided to become a Port supporter in 1997 when I was 12 years old because the rest of my family were Adelaide Crows supporters and I thought it would be funny! 25 years later and the joke has gotten old. I’m a sports nut and will happily sit and chew your ear off about any sport and any league in the world but no matter where I lay my head, I have a Port scarf around it.
On his move to the GC, Liam explains, “Alana, my beautiful wife is a Gold Coaster, and both my kids, despite being born over the border, are identifying as Queenslanders so I’m locked in.
Triple M radio host, husband, dad, sports tragic and Gold Coaster!
He’s Australia’s leading sports podcaster and host of The Scorecard, as well as co-host of Triple M’s Rush Hour with Leisel Jones, Liam and Dobbo which airs on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane every weekday from 4pm to 6pm – he’s LIAM FLANAGAN and what’s more important is that he calls Currumbin home. He adores the Gold Coast along with his wife Alana and their two small people, Quinn and Mack.
FoodNippers.-I’m just dipping my toe or I guess my tongue into this world. I am a competent cook at best, but a good friend of mine Michael Weldon was a contestant on the most recent series of MasterChef, so I am keen get more involved. Also, I’m pretty excited about trying out all the cracking eating joints on the Gold Coast.
- I think audio is better than video because if you’re watching a video, you can’t really do anything else. All of your attention is dedicated to the visuals. But with audio, you can be driving, exercising, cleaning, cooking almost anything while you’re listening. And what I love about podcasts is that there are no rules! You can go from listening to an hour-long True Crime episodic podcast trying to crack an unsolved 50 year old case, to a seven minute sporting podcast like The Scorecard with Liam Flanagan (wink) that gives you a daily fast fun hit of sport.
Liam is one passionate guy, embracing all aspects of life to the full. Here, he shares his top five favourite pastimes. Running – because the feeling that hits you 10 to 15 minutes after a run is simply the greatest in the world. They call it a runner’s high for a reason. From a long run on a trail, or a short sharp Saturday Park Run at Kirra, there’s no such thing as a bad Podcastsrun.
He is already addicted to the GC way of life, saying “I can go from running unbelievable trails through rainforests and waterfalls to pushing my kids into waves on the best beaches in the country. The place is a living advertisement to ‘get outside’!”
Passion is a powerful driving force. When you’re a passionate person, you wear your heart on your sleeve. Being a 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.
The Beach – the reason we as a family moved to the Gold Coast was for the beach lifestyle. I’m not sure if you’d classify what I do as “surfing” but it’s fun to get out there and have a bash. I grew up doing Nippers at Henley Beach in Adelaide where surf life savers are about as useful as air conditioning on a motorbike but I loved everything about the surf club world. My daughter is now old enough to get involved so I can’t wait to spend Sunday mornings with her at
MARIO EVANGELO
Best advice received?
Best advice I received was from my late father. While lighting up a cigarette and sipping on his scotch he said, ‘son best that you don’t smoke or drink’. I have since lived a life of health and wellness and do my best to instil this lifestyle in those around me.
You have been an industry leader in construction and development field for over three decades. What are your proudest career accomplishments and current project you are working on? Over the past 30 years I was responsible for delivery over $2 billion in mixed-use construction projects throughout Australia and New Zealand. I commenced my career in 1984 in Sydney with RLB Quantity Surveyors and later joined Multiplex in 1996. I founded my construction group in 2000 which became a leading construction company with over 200 employees and successfully delivered over 100 projects. After leaving construction in 2015 I co-founded Panthera Group, a development company, with my best friend and business partner, Chakyl Camal. I own and I am currently developing The Lanes Retail Resort in Mermaid Waters.
Some of the best advice I have given is to be true to yourself. While life is about compromise, our values do not need to be. Do not be scared to work hard. Don’t simply chase the dollar when starting your career. Despite your starting pay grade, you will be rewarded in the long term with experience and knowledge which will serve you well into your career. Be open to technology and innovate. Don’t be afraid to do things that may be different. Creativity leads to change and continuous improvements. Visualise, Verbalise and Materialise.
What is the advice you would pass on to your protégés?
I was born in 1965 in Sydney to George and Anna Evangelo, Greek Cypriot migrants who arrived in Australia in 1962 looking for a better life for their family. I have four siblings. My brother Jim and I are twins and incredibly close. I married my teenage sweetheart Janelle in 1992 who continues to be my rock and have three amazing children; Georgia, Lauren and Nicholas. My parents had incredible work ethic which immensely influenced my upbringing. My father would open his corner shop daily taking only half a day off each year for Christmas lunch. My mother was incredibly social and would always host small gatherings at home among her small Cypriot community. Our home was an open house for our family and friends. What I love the most about our Greek culture is Philotimo, a unique word to the Greek language. When directly translated in English it is the union of two words, filos and timi meaning friend and honour. Simple acts of selflessly caring and giving to those around us is an act of philotimo and a way of life for me.
The GC is a more relaxed environment to live, work and play. The people are friendly, the roads are safer, the beaches are world-class and the restaurant scene is improving each year.
What led you to your career path? My father George was a house builder in Cyprus. When he arrived in Australia, he wasn’t able to continue his profession due to the language barrier. Watching him build and renovate our family home inspired me to continue in construction. He encouraged my journey and would regularly visit my sites during his retirement to report to me on progress, safety and quality.
Principal, Panthera Group Mario Evangelo is Principal of Panthera Group and visionary construction development industry leader with a successful career spanning over three decades. Mario has led and delivered landmark construction projects including Primus Hotel Sydney, Grace Hotel and Sydney’s best waterfront restaurant precinct King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour. Here, Mario shares his inspiration, his motivation and his love of family.
What are you passionate about and what are the two words that best describe your purpose?
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The most important people in my life are my wife and children, my parents, my business partners and close friends.
I have relentless passion for excellence in delivering bespoke and innovative mixed-use asset projects and serving the community through mentoring future generation construction industry leaders and philanthropy. “Inspiring Greatness” are two words that I keep at front of mind each day in all I do. What do you like most about the GC?
Tell us about your family and background
Ingrid Bonnor is a proud Gold Coaster. She began her fashion business journey by selling bridal robes at local Gold Coast markets and has grown her business into bridal loungewear, intimates and sleepwear, popular throughout the world, stocked by international retailers and in the Homebodii flagship boutique at Pacific Fair. Here, Ingrid shares some of the highlights of her journey so far and her objectives for her burgeoning brand.
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Did you have mentors along the way?
I’m grateful for the lessons I learned while modelling, but I’m even more grateful for the wisdom that comes with age.
I’m lucky enough to have a great group of friends and family who I can rely on for support and advice. They come from all different walks of life and have a wealth of experience between them. I’ve always been open to hearing different Christina San Jose, Ingrid Bonnor, Isabella Farmer, Chancee Watkins
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What were your aims establishing Homebodii? Starting Homebodii was a labor of love. I just wanted to create beautiful sleepwear that I knew other women would appreciate. The goal was never to become a global company or anything like that. I was just passionate about what I was doing and I wanted to share that with the world. Every year, we’ve grown a little bit more and added new products and collections. It’s been so exciting to watch Homebodii evolve, and knowing that our sleepwear brings happiness to so many women makes it all worth it. We are so grateful for our customers for being part of our journey!
I feel much more comfortable at 41 than I did when I was younger. Maybe it’s because there’s something about age that feels like a victory. With age comes experience, knowledge, and an appreciation of life that can only come from living it.
Before I started Homebodii, I worked for a French beauty company. It was a great experience. I got to travel the world and see firsthand how important it is to strive for excellence in everything you do. But after a few years, I realised that I wanted to take a gamble and start my own business. It’s been a great decision, and I’m grateful for the experience and knowledge that I gained while working for the French company. It’s helped me immensely in running my own business. What did you enjoy about modelling and what were the pitfalls? Modelling was a means to an end in my late teens and early 20s. I made some wonderful memories and life-long friends during that time, but I’m much happier now that I’m older.
Ingrid Bonnor
Prior to starting your business, what was your career path?
How has being a Gold Coaster impacted and informed your approach, your attitude and your aesthetic?
The Gold Coast is full of natural wonder, and it’s this that has inspired me to approach life with a sense of positivity and fun. No matter what challenges I face, I always remind myself that there is so much beauty in the world, and that life is meant to be enjoyed. This is what I strive to reflect in our designs - a touch of fun, combined with a healthy dose of Gold Coast glamour! We are so grateful to our GC locals for supporting us as we continue to spread some positive PJ vibes from the GC to the world!
I used to think that I had two separate lives - my business life and my personal life. I believed that it was important to keep them separate. However, over the years I have come to realise that there is only one life - a creative life. It’s not nineto-five, it’s in everything we do. This realisation changed my entire perspective and the way I approach both Homebodii and life in general. Now, I see every experience as an opportunity to learn and grow. And, I approach each day with a sense of curiosity and openness. This has allowed me to create a business that is authentic and aligned with my values. It has also helped me to build deeper relationships both personally and professionally.
How have the business and the brand evolved over the years?
SPRING • 2022 99 COAST BORN AND BRED perspectives, and I love asking questions. I don’t think there’s such thing as a silly question - if anything, I’ve found that it’s one of the best things you can do. Asking someone to share their experiences, their insight or their passions with you causes a connection. It has been surprising and lovely the way that people respond to the questions I’ve asked over the years. It has led to real friendships and wonderful opportunities.
What are some of the initiatives you use to keep the brand and the range fresh?
Homebodii is a unique gift-giving service that offers something special for everyone. With a focus on quality and style, Homebodii has something for everyone. From beautiful sleepwear to personalised wedding robes and bespoke hampers. Homebodii has something for everyone. With a growing selection of items, Homebodii is sure to have the perfect gift for any occasion. With carefully curated items and a focus on customer service, Homebodii is the perfect place to find the perfect gift.
The Gold Coast is a place like no other. Growing up here, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for all things beautiful: from the stunning sunsets, to the iridescent hues of the ocean.
At Homebodii, we believe that authenticity is one of the most important things for a brand. That’s why we keep our processes heartfelt and create garments for people to celebrate the most memorable milestones in their lives. From getting married and having a baby to facing a challenge in hospital, our sleepwear is designed to help people celebrate all of life’s special moments. We believe that by staying true to ourselves, we can create garments that inspire joy and make a positive impact on the world. Where are your major markets?
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SCORPIO (OCT 23 – NOV 21)
PISCES (FEB 19 – MAR 20)
Good health and a feeling of well-being during the next few months. Financial gains through investments with also the urge for many Sagis to splurge on items that enhance your life such as travel, home renovations and expansion.
Sudden challenges will force Scorpios to take more responsibility in their live. Have felt less in control of situations in your life lately, so rather than resist, go with the flow. This will allow you to feel a new sense of freedom and selfexpression. Scorpios are now evolving and recognising that everything happens for a reason.
CANCER (JUNE 21 – JULY 22) Take full advantage of the transits that are happening currently. Opportunities should not be missed. Life will take on a more adventurous perspective and your optimism will result in positive outcomes for any challenges that you have. It’s an exciting few months ahead.
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)
Virgos will feel the impact of the lucky planet Jupiter. Lucky in love, but also a deeper satisfaction in the work and the studies you have undertaken. Dare to break out of your comfort zone and pursue some of the hobbies that have been on the backburner. Your professional life will start to soar.
LEO (JULY 23 – AUG 22)
VIRGO (AUG 23 – SEP 22)
Due to your hard work, focus and tenacity, the future looks very positive. Many Capricorns will be promoted. Be mindful that your relationships also need attention. However, don’t be in a hurry to cement a tie, but rather explore all the options that are presented.
New direction in terms of career, as your drive for new challenges and experiences will be at an all time high. Be confident in your undertakings, as you can create what you wish with a positive mindset.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22 – DEC 21)
Connecting with people on a more intellectual level will stimulate the bull, be it in your romantic or professional life, you are looking for more depth and satisfaction. The benefit of Venus in Virgo will support your creative streak, and this will give a boost to your finances.
The next few months represent a period of culmination for many Librans. You will find success in the areas where you have felt restrictive. A turning point as Librans will recognise that your happiness is not based on your material success or accumulations but rather your spiritual aspirations.
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It’s now time to focus on yourself. It’s time to pamper and spoil yourself, rather than to nurture others. The moon is your ruling planet, so it’s to be expected you will have moments of self-reflection which will serve you well.
TAURUS (APR 20 – MAY 20)
LIBRA (SEP 23 - OCT 22)
ARIES (MAR 21 - APR 19) You will feel more confident in asking what you want and with your assertive new approach you will achieve the support of others. Be mindful that you don’t overlook the small details in any contractual arrangement, as the tendency to take on too much will be your downfall.
Your egalitarian nature will inspire you to make some new connections both personal and professional which will be of mutual benefit. Aquarians still have a few lessons to learn as Saturn is still in your own sign encouraging you to gain more control in your personal life and to establish some long-term goals.
AQUARIUS (JAN 20- FEB 18) Your symbol is two fish swimming in opposite directions. However, your focus needs to be very single minded and not get distracted from your vision so you can achieve your dreams. Utilise your creative talents as they will benefit you. Romance for Pisceans is trending upwards and many you will enjoy more fun and joy in their relationships.
CAPRICORN (DEC 22 – JAN 19)
Q. Your chart reveals a strong sense of spirituality and if so how does that influence your life?
Q. Your chart shows that you are innovative, and ideas driven – has this been a factor that has characterised your career so far?
A. That’s so true Nellie as he gives me the stability and grounding I need for this job I’m doing for the Gold Coast and makes sacrifices that smooths the way for me. We balance each other out – opposites attract - you know he is a Pisces and this fits with your explanation of his Piscean nature.
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A. Moving from a similar role in Townsville to being appointed as CEO of Destination Gold Coast has proved to be an exciting and challenging role. The pandemic has challenged all aspects of Tourism on the Gold Coast and as the global community opens up we are now collectively capitalising
on the fantastic infrastructure already in place and thinking differently about how we make the most of the opportunities ahead.
Q. In your chart I can see that one person had a major influence in your life and your chart indicates it is your mother.
A. Well Nellie I have always been focused on working with people to get the best possible results, not just for few, but for the greater good of the community.
A. Indeed the lifestyle and opportunities that have opened up for me and my family going forward, coupled with the expanding recognition that the Gold Coast is one of the jewels in Australia’s tourism crown, has been unbelievably satisfying but we have a lot of hard work ahead and I’m excited to play a small part in that.
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.
Q. Trish I can see in your astrological chart a nine to five regime would definitely cramp your style.
NELLIE’S ASTRO Q&A WITH PATRICIA O’CALLAGHAN, CEOGOLDDESTINATIONCOAST
A. Absolutely, I definitely enjoy a 24/7 work style, enjoy autonomy, inclusivity, collaboration and these attributes are synonymous with my leadership style.
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 nellie@mckinleygroup.com.au777
Q. Trish your Virgo Sun sigh reveals a very dedicated and responsible personality so what are your ‘drivers’?
Q. Trish looking at your current astrological transits I can see that the move into this role and to the Gold Coast has been very beneficial personally and professionally.
Nellie has written regular articles for the Gold Coast Bulletin and her first book, ‘Astrology: A Compatibility Guide’, was published by Hinkler Books.
A. Definitely. I have a very strong faith that has been a strong part of my entire life and guides me personally.
Nellie McKinley
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.
ASTROLOGICAL COUNSELLOR
Trish O’Callaghan, the dynamic pocket-rocket boss of the Gold Coast’s peak tourism body, caught up with astrologer Nellie McKinley, to take a closer look at her astrological chart.
Q. I can see with Venus (the planet reflective of values and relationships) in the seventh house of relationships that you value the supportive role of your partner.
A. Yes, my Mum has always been a great supporter and had a strong belief that I could succeed at anything I put my mind to, which has always been big driver for me personally and professionally.
Presently there’s a combination of positive influences at play which include high home equity, rising rental income for investors, $230B in household savings, war chest mortgage offset accounts, low stock levels, overseas migration, upgrading and lifestyle buyers, materials supply constraints, and cheap home loans. These are all working to balance and overcome the negative factors such as affordability, inflation, rising interest rates, tighter credit, labour shortage, and market Consideringsentiment.allfactors at play – the out look for the Gold Coast property market is Androbust.talking location - the Gold Coast has taken out third place internationally in the just released Knight Frank’s International Waterfront Index for 2022, which ranks the average price premium of water front vs non-waterfront property. Three Australian cities took out spots in the top five –Sydney (121 percent), Auckland (76 percent), Gold Coast (71 percent), Perth (69 percent), and Cap D’Antibes (59 Thispercent).insatiable appetite for waterfront homes, and their value, here on the Gold Coast is no surprise really, considering our vast ‘waterfrontage’ - ocean, canals, rivers, lakes; and the extraordinary houses and apartments that adorn them. Please enjoy over the following pages a selection of our quality properties on the market for sale. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any of our team if we can be of any property assistance.
A VIEW FROM THE GOLD COAST
Acknowledging the hyper amount of talk about the regular RBA interest rates in creases affecting both capital growth and affordability – we need to keep in mind that there are many factors that affect and influence the property prices –some push, some pull.
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With the current stabilisation in the prop erty market, there’s no denying an inter esting shift is evolving. Buyer FOMO (fear of missing out) is being replaced by FOOP (fear of overpaying). A gap is emerging between the price that buyers are willing to pay, and the price that sellers want to Thisachieve.isevidenced in general by a reduc tion in auction clearance rates and an increase in days on market, compared to the past few dynamic, unprecedented Thatquarters.said, here on the Gold Coast, there is still (and nearly always is) a shortage of properties and a consistent stream of buyer demand, some relocating and repatriating to our sunny shores. Buyers are still keen to transact, at fair and rea sonable price points.
At the luxury end of the market - proper ties that are brilliantly renovated / perfectly located / have views to die forare still achieving exceptional sale prices.
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NOTHING COMPARES. queenslandsothebysrealty.com 3 2 4 Consider for a moment what it would be like to live in the tranquillity and seclusion of your own 150-acre eco retreat, yet only two hours drive from the centre of Brisbane. Located in the district of Lamington ‘Manderley’ is fringed by Christmas Creek, ridges and rugged mountains. At one edge, the house sits before a steeply rising mountain crowned by an imposing cliff face. ‘Manderley’ For Sale | $2,500,000 View | By Appointment Michael Vettoretto 0438 705 ‘Manderley’,7453275 Christmas Creek Road Lamington
NOTHING COMPARES. queenslandsothebysrealty.com 5 4 3 1 Nestled within the hinterlands of the Gold Coast region sits this stunningly executed country-style home. Positioned on just under 8 acres of lush and useable ground the home presents as a modern homestead, recently renovated with all that is required for elegant country living. In addition, the home also comes fitted out with existing equestrian infrastructure for buyers. Classical LuxuriousContemporaryQueenslander For Sale | Private Sale View | By Appointment Scott Keatley 0408 387 330 39 Petsch Creek Road Tallebudgera Valley
NOTHING COMPARES. queenslandsothebysrealty.com 4 3 2 1 Trisara Gardens is the perfect luxury estate, with contemporary design. Natural timber, stunning stone feature walls and courtyards surrounded by lush tropical gardens offer seclusion and tranquility! Immaculately presented in one of the most sought-after locations at Point Henning, Trisara Gardens is your perfect tropical retreat or with the potential for holiday rental. Tranquil Seductive Island Retreat - Trisara Gardens For Sale | Expression of Interest View | By Appointment Wayne Singleton 0416 024 168 ‘Trisara Gardens’ 1 Plum Pudding Close Hamilton Island
110 GOLD COAST • PANACHE Magazine GROOM NAME AND AGE: DAMIEN ANTHONY AVERY-ROSSI – 57 PARENTS: AL & HELEN ROSSI SUIT: MITCH GRAHAM BOW TIE: MITCH GRAHAM SHOES: CALVIN KLEIN HAIR: OSCAR OSCAR SALONS GROOMAL PARTY: The Groomal Party consisted of Damien’s brother Paul Rossi, Jason’s two brothers Simon Avery and Michael Avery as well as the Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk (also the Ringbearer), Dr Reza Adib, Melissa Downes (who also officiated at the ceremony), Kelly Nahama (also the Wedding MC) D-J Wendt, Jill Mitchell, Andrew Hamadanian, Marilyn Van der Valk, Kellie Alderman, Leah Desborough, Mildred Ellwood, Mark McSkimming and Damien and Jason’s spoodle Baci. GROOM NAME AND AGE: JASON AVERYROSSI - 48 PARENTS: WAYNE & JULIE AVERY SUIT: MITCH GRAHAM TIE: MITCH GRAHAM SHOES: TOM FORD HAIR: OSCAR OSCAR SALONS THE WEDDING WEDDING VENUE: HYATT REGENCY BRISBANE WEDDING FACILITATOR:CEREMONY MELISSA DOWNES WEDDING MC: KELLY NAHAMA WEDDING DJ: DJ SCOTTY FROM RUSH ENTERTAINMENT CAKE: CAKES BY JUDYC (ASHGROVE) PHOTOGRAPHER: THOMAS OLIVER - thomasoliver.photo VIDEOGRAPHER: FAUSTO VERGARA JasonDamien& WEDDING
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THE PROPOSAL?
We had a post-wedding getaway at Burleigh Heads to unwind and reset but the official honeymoon will happen later in the year and we will likely go to Thailand.
HOW DID YOU MEET?
WAS THERE A BUCKS PARTY?
Our wonderful friends, Rob and Nat Nixon hosted a spectacular Gucks Party (Gay Bucks Party) for us at their beautiful property, Yarravale, complete with private golf course at Highvale. It was held just two days before the wedding and our families were invited along with our Groomal Party members and their partners. It was the most fun you could have without getting arrested.
ANY FAMILIAR FACES AT THE WEDDING?
IS THERE GOING TO BE A HONEYMOON?
We only had a mere seven weeks to plan our wedding and that was certainly challenging. It would seem an absolute luxury to have even six months to have planned the wedding. Give yourself a minimum of six months and get your save-the-dates out with that same amount of time in advance, especially for overseas and interstate guests. The more prepared you are, the less chance things will go wrong on the day and the more you will be able to relax and enjoy what should be the happiest day of your life.
WHERE DID YOU GET MARRIED AND WHAT WAS THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT OF THE DAY?
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Damien: We were having a party on our pool deck for my 55th birthday party and my parents were visiting from Los Angeles. During my thank you speech to our friends and family in attendance I dropped to one knee and surprised Jason with a proposal. It was quite hilarious as NRL great Sam Thaiday accidentally got between Jason and myself at that very moment. Awkward! Our good friends Lee and Robby Kernaghan did an impromptu performance of his romantic ballad ‘Where I Wanna Be’ (which they recreated at the wedding).
We originally met briefly at the opening night of the 2008 Brisbane International Film Festival at the old Regent Theatre in Queen St Mall, but reconnected a month later via an internet dating site.
Wedding guests included the Premier of Queensland, Annastacia Palaszczuk, and her partner Dr Reza Adib, Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Lord Mayoress Nina Schrinner, Queensland Minister for Education, Industrial Relations and Racing, Grace Grace with husband Michael Grace, country music star Lee Kernaghan and wife singer Robby X, Nine News’ Melissa Downes with husband D-J Wendt, Seven newsreader Sharyn Ghidella, TV/radio personality Sofie Formica and husband Scott Wilkie, Real Housewives of Melbourne star Janet Roach and partner Sam Gance, hairdressing and boating legend Stefan with partner Rose King and celebrity hairdresser Oscar Cullinan.
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Damien: We were married on Sunday 31 July at the beautiful Hibiscus Room Terrace at the Hyatt Regency Brisbane. Looking back, there were many memorable and magical moments but I think the most touching for me was when our two-year-old spoodle Baci jumped up on my leg and wanted to be part of the vows. It was a bit of a start and rattled me but then she settled for holding my hand throughout the rest of the ceremony.
We got married at Braeside Estate in Merrimac. The most memorable moment would have to be the ceremony. Jake, our Celebrant, made it so enjoyable, and really tailored the ceremony to us so that it was light-hearted, but still heartfelt. I will never forget the waves of emotions that I experienced from driving to the ceremony, to walking down the aisle, sharing our vows and officially becoming Mr & Mrs Ireland.
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We originally matched on a dating app, but after connecting on social media we realised how many mutual friends we shared. Our first date was at Mamasan in Broadbeach, where we ate delicious asian fusion, shared a bottle of Pinot Noir and laughed the night away.
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WHERE DID YOU GET MARRIED AND WHAT WAS THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT OF THE DAY?
Firstly, wedding photos can be super frustrating, and may dampen your night. Just mentally prepare yourselves to miss out on your entire pre-reception OR cut out big group photos. Secondly, don’t over-choreograph. Some of the most special moments were the spontaneous, unrehearsed ones - like the first dance! We had previously attended one dance lesson, and were both so nervous before it (I couldn’t even eat my dinner), but the adrenaline of the moment got us through and we nailed it! ADRENALINE OF THE MOMENT’ - Caitlin & Jarrad -
Yes! Jarrad celebrated his Bucks in Sydney by going to the Randwick Races, and I celebrated my Hens in Cabarita Beach where we had a long greek-inspired lunch, followed by dancing the night away at the casino.
Fortunately, we did not have any postponements due to COVID, however we did both end up with COVID a few days after our wedding. We were among only a few guests who hadn’t yet had COVID.
HENS AND BUCKS DAYS/NIGHTS?
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We travelled to beautiful Bali for our honeymoon, staying in Legian and Nusa Dua. It was a very romantic and relaxing holiday filled with warm weather, lots of swimming, cocktails, delicious food, exploring, massages and shopping of course.
On our first anniversary, we travelled away on our first overseas trip to Queenstown. As soon as we checked into the hotel, Jarrad had the most beautiful bouquet of flowers delivered before dropping down on one knee and asking me if I’d like to go to dinner with him as his fiancee. After a few moments of shock, of course I said yes!
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HOW DID COVD AFFECT YOU??
HOW DID YOU MEET?
HOW DID HE PROPOSE?
SPRING • 2022 113 WEDDING THE BRIDE NAME AND AGE: CAITLIN ANDERSON, AGE - 30 PARENTS: CINDY ANDERSON, ROBERT ANDERSON DRESS CEREMONY: KYHA STUDIO, LUCIA TOP & SKIRT DRESS RECEPTION: LENNOX GOWN SHOES: LOEFFLER RANDALL HAIR: MONDOO HAIR & MAKEUP MAKE-UP: MIA CONNOR EARRINGS: MEJURI FLOWERS: MOSS N STONE ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING RINGS: LE GASSICK BRIDESMAIDS NAME AND AGE: SARAH ANDERSON – AGE 28 NAME AND AGE: ASHLEIGH GENTLE – AGE 31 NAME AND AGE: CAITLIN BISHOP – AGE 31 DRESSES: HEXIE IVY SLIP GOWN SHOES: NOVO THE WEDDING FLOWER GIRL: ELLIE RICHARDS DRESS: LITTLE ANGELS COUTURE CELEBRANT: JAKE NEWELL CEREMONY MUSICIAN: JANDA EVENTS WEDDING BAND: LE GASSICK CAKE: CAKEIT4U VIDEOGRAPHER: NSI PRODUCTIONS PHOTOGRAPHER: FIGTREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GROOMSMEN NAME AND AGE: MATT GATES –AGE 36 NAME AND AGE: TODD REYNOLDS – AGE 36 NAME AND AGE: CHRISTOPER PERCY – AGE 28 SUITS: PETER JACKSON THE GROOM NAME AND AGE: JARRAD IRELAND - AGE PARENTS:33 CAROL RICHARDS, WARREN IRELAND SUIT: PETER JACKSON TIE: SHOES:OTAAAQUILA
“The FD90 is a Horizon’s star performer because it’s multi-purpose and offers owners the best of everything.”
The first Horizon superyacht built to the stringent requirements of charter operation is nearing completion, scheduled for August delivery to Horizon Yacht Australia at Sanctuary Cove.
Over the 12-month build for the new FD90, Horizon worked with Oceanic Design & Survey at Gold Coast City Marina, and BV Surveyors in Taiwan every step of the way.
“As far as a business is concerned, there are so many benefits and bonuses. It’s the perfect, compact package and it provides the same amount of volume with its huge deck space. It’s the ideal entertainer’s boat.”
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The new Horizon FD90 is a 90-foot, three deck motor yacht offering owners incredible volume and versatility, capable of offshore, long-range cruising and with all the features to delight and pamper guests on board.
The Horizon FD90 to 2C AMSA certification was the brainchild of Horizon Yacht Australia Managing Director, Mark Western and Horizon CEO and co-founder, John Lu in response to a significant number of enquiries at the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat AsShow.Mark Western explains, “Charter is becoming more popular and the Horizon FD90 is unique in that it’s under 24-metre, which means fewer crew and overheads, cheaper to run, cheaper to insure, easier to find a berth, easier for an owner to operate.
“Oceanic went through a rigorous process with us and indicated they were confident in our abilities when they signed off the technical diagrams,” says “NotMark.much about the FD90’s layout or arrangement had to change, but in every other aspect there are differences; the engine room, soundproofing, fire-rating and materials, extra fuel manifolds, bilge manifolds, glass tint within a certain spec, width of the walkarounds and handrails – all had to be signed off and certified.”
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AS THE POPULARITY OF CHARTER VACATIONS CONTINUES TO RISE, ONE BOAT BRAND IS AHEAD OF THE CURVE, BUILDING VERSATILE VESSELS THAT OWNERS CAN PUT INTO CHARTER AND ENJOY THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.
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The defining features of this one-of-akind Horizon FD90 include her massive flybridge deck, comprising enclosed pilothouse with helm, table and seating. Glass doors lead to the entertaining deck with bar, lounge, dining, barbecue and jacuzzi. Below is the aft deck with lounge area and bar, plus there’s an additional social space at the bow with seating, tables and sunpads.
In collaboration with Dutch design studio, Cor D. Rover, the Horizon FD series which spans 75 to 125-feet, has struck a chord with Australians. “The popularity of the FD models is due to their volume and array of features,” he continues. “They are so spacious and offer all the amenities and lifestyle features of a much larger boat, but with lower running costs. “In 2022, we will deliver 12 FDs – which is equal to the US. In fact, 95 percent of orders now are for the FD models. It has proven a phenomenal success.”
The luxurious interior décor and furnishings have been selected a neutral palette of finishes and materials chosen for their durability to suit its purpose as a charter vessel.
Quarters for up to five crew are finished to an equally high spec and include crew galley/mess and large bathroom. The new FD90, on water and ready to cruise (and to work) will be priced at $15 million.
The garage has a spacious beach club with seating and storage, providing ease of access for the vessel’s watertoys and tender.
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“We’ve had a lot of enquiry from private owners who are keen to enjoy it themselves outside charter season. It certainly offers good resale as a business proposition.”
Horizon Yacht Australia 44C The Promenade, Sanctuary Cove To arrange inspection, Tel: (07) 5577 9009
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“The master stateroom on the main deck is superb,” states Mark. “And the guest accommodation is as luxurious and spacious as master cabins of similar sized vessels, which is great for charter.”
There are five cabins: a main deck full-beam master stateroom with ensuite, and below decks, a forward VIP, plus three double rooms, each with private ensuite.
MOTORING
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New Range Rover Sport redefines sporting luxury, effortlessly combining assertive and instinctive on-road performance with trademark Range Rover refinement, progressive design sophistication and connected convenience. The third-generation model is the most desirable, advanced and dynamically capable yet.
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A suite of powerful and efficient powertrains includes six-cylinder extended range Electric Hybrids, a potent new V8 and mild hybrid six-cylinder petrol and diesel Ingenium engines. Pure-electric propulsion will be introduced in 2024, as Land Rover continues its electrification journey.
New Range Rover Sport is available in S, SE, HSE and Autobiography specifications, with a First Edition available throughout the first year of production featuring a specially curated specification.
The New Range Rover Sport made its global premiere with a dramatic world-first climb up a flooded Dam Spillway in Iceland. The epic ascent saw New Range Rover Sport resist the surging torrent of water flowing down the ramp of Karahnjukar Dam – the biggest of its kind in the world – at a rate of 750 tonnes per minute. A loss of traction risked plunging down the perilous 90m drop at the base of the spillway to the to the valley floor below.
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Official James Bond stunt driver Jessica Hawkins was behind the wheel as the New Range Rover Sport demonstrated its grip, traction, performance and composure, completing the latest in a series of challenges for Land Rover’s luxury performance SUV.
“The power of the water surging down the spillway was breath-taking from the side of the valley. Driving into it knowing that a 90-metre drop was waiting behind me at the bottom of the slope, if things went wrong, made this the most challenging drive I’ve ever undertaken. Despite the steep slope and rushing water, New Range Rover Sport made it look easy. Its traction, composure and commanding visibility inspired so much confidence I was able to enjoy the whole experience.” Jessica Hawkins, Stunt Driver. New Range Rover Sport is based on Land Rover’s advanced, flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA-Flex), which provides the perfect foundations for its superior dynamics and peerless refinement. Its line-up of powerful and efficient powertrains includes two six-cylinder extended range Electric Hybrid plug-ins, which provide a pure-electric driving range of up to 113km and CO2 emissions as low as 18g/km1.
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New Range Rover Sport is the most dynamically capable version of Land Rover’s luxury performance SUV ever, and the most competent away from paved roads. It sets new standards as the ultimate sporting luxury SUV, building on seventeen years of unique customer appeal.
New Range Rover Sport makes every journey an event and can be honed to be as dynamically engaging as the driver desires, while also offering enhanced levels of refinement and comfort. This ability to combine dual characters is made possible by a comprehensive set of technologies.
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The New Range Rover Sport is available to order now. Prices start at $154,806 before on road costs.
The sophisticated exterior is unmistakably Range Rover Sport with taut surfacing, a dynamic stance and instantly recognisable profile, perfectly accentuated by stealth-like detailing and muscular proportions – giving the impression the vehicle is poised and ready. The interior provides an ecosystem of seamless connected technologies. The awardwinning Pivi Pro infotainment features a high resolution floating 13.1-inch haptic touchscreen positioned at the centre of the modernist dashboard. Controlling everything from navigation to media and vehicle settings, it learns the user’s habits and intelligently personalises the onboard experience, becoming a truly intuitive personal assistant.
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The Gold Coast Wonder Women luncheon and fundraiser for the Gold Coast Community Fund was also a farewell to Edgewater at Via Roma, as the final event under current ownership. On a gloriously sunny winter’s day, just 20 fashionable and fabulous ladies dined on the gourmet fare whipped up by the culinary masters at Edgewater, showcasing seasonal, local produce and washed down with various drops from Déjà vu Wines. Special guest was health and fitness contributor to Wellbeing magazine, Belinda Norton. Butler and Julie Breadmore Routledge and Kathrine Riley Jeni
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Gold Coast Wonder Women joined 5th Avenue Jewellers, Nicole and Darren Daley for a night of champagne and canapés to celebrate their latest acquisitions, personally selection from their recent trip to Europe. As well as fine company, Wonder Women revelled in the glittering goodies on offer and the opportunity to speak with the master craftspeople about their own personalised jewellery. Bronwyn Worboys Daley FROM 7am – 7 days a 07 favourite for locals in the know, Sunset Café Bar & Grill is idyllically situated on the waterfront with views over the marina – the perfect vantage point for savouring the sunsets. brunch and lunch are just as delectable sourcing local Aussie produce and our talented team can cater for events and functions. your friends and experience fabulous food at Sunset Café Bar & Grill it’s Marina Mirage’s hidden delight. nights
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Alfresco Emporium launched their new Interior Styling Studio in the Island Emporium precinct at Bundall. A stunning red-carpet event, the evening was attended by many loyal clientele and VIP guests. As part of the highly successful lifestyle furniture and homewares brand, this new addition will provide both residential and commercial styling services to the Gold Coast community. Alfresco Emporium is a renowned lifestyle brand throughout Australia. Collaborations with the iconic Kate Waterhouse, India Hicks and Chyka Keebaugh have helped to secure its position as a household name, and a leader in the coastal furniture and homewares industry.
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CHARITIES LUNCH RESEARCH Sturgess hosted yet another wonderful Gold Coast Local Charities Lunch supporting Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation at Edgewater Dining. with a two-course lunch plus raffles auctions and lucky door prizes, including a 10kg chocolate bar from Cadbury’s, guests enjoyed a motivating speech by Perry about the innovative work at the Foundation and raised $7,830 for its vital research. at pcsrf.org.au
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Surfers Paradise Rugby Union Club hosted a star-studded Sports Luncheon at Island Gold Coast “Glasshouse” venue, featuring current and former athletes sharing their memories.
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Afterglow has relaunched in the glamorous new Freedom Suites in Southport (old Gold Coast hospital site). Libby invites you to experience the Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial endorsed by celebrities like Cate Blanchett and Kim Kardashian. The facial delivers a lift, plump and hydrated glowing skin with fabulous results for both men and women. Launch Special Freedom Suites, Suite 18 | Queen Street Village 102 Nerang Street | Southport © Photography: Anthony Lazaro Celebrating the relaunch of Afterglow Treat yourself to a Intraceuticals Oxygen Facial with COMPLIMENTARY MediLUX LED for skin rejuvenation for just $139. Don’t miss out, book your appointment today. Libby ContactMayberryNo:0408 752 283 Email: www.afterglowskincaresalon.com.auafterglowskincare1@bigpond.com
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Brisbane Racing Club’s 2022 Stradbroke Season presented by TAB saw thousands of stylish punters hit the racetrack over a six-week period with racedays taking place at both Eagle Farm and Doomben Racecourses. The colourful Moet & Chandon Fashions on the Field competition contributed to the raceday entertainment drawing enthusiastic crowds each Saturday. The hotly contested competition saw fashionable entrants vying for amazing prizes from BRC prizing partners including Moet & Chandon, Treasury Brisbane, My Queensland, Starfire Diamond Jewellery, Oscar Oscar Salons, Hyatt Regency Brisbane’s Hibiscus Room, Wil Valor Menswear, Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub, Ravishing Fashionistas, High Pilates and Artisan Aesthetic Clinics.
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Already being hailed as Brisbane’s “Luncheon of the Year”, the Camilla Luncheon & Runway Show saw Brisbane City Hall filled to the brim with devotees of fashion designer Camilla Franks, with most proudly donning her uniquely fabulous designs, and all for a wonderful cause. Presented by The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust and Kailo, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Lord Mayoress Nina Schrinner welcomed more than 650 guests to this fundraiser for cancer charities Mummy’s Wish and Be Uplifted Inc. Rolling up to the event in a Tiffany blue Rolls Royce to a rockstar welcome, Camilla delivered in spades to her fans posing for many a selfie with guests.
Highlights of the event were impactful speeches by the Lord Mayor and Mayoress, a Queensland Ballet performance, an intimate interview with Camilla by Brisbane fashion icon Di Cant and a spectacular Camilla runway show.
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I have had two exceptional mentors across the span of my career who still give me great advice, but the best piece of advice I was ever given in a professional sense was to ‘love what you do and do it well’.
The key to happiness? I am an eternal optimist, but the key would absolutely be loving what you do each and every day!
The people most important to you are? Too easy – my family.
I’m proud to be a Regional Queenslander. We moved back from London at the end of 2003, when my husband had to return to work at Queensland Health. What school did you attend?
I have been the Principal of A.B. Paterson College since 2020, and have been working at the College since 2004.
I have stayed at our College for almost 20-years because of the amazing families we have and as a result, the reputation of our students are known throughout the Gold Coast community as young people of outstanding manners and good character.
I always knew I would be a teacher – I did exceptionally well at school as I had wonderful role models at the time. It was through these experiences I decided I too wanted to invest in young people and their futures.
People who know you, know that I love...?
Our College reputation is second to none. The strong sense of good character and successes of our students both past and present is by far the one thing I am most proud to share.
What’s one of the best things you have done to promote yourself and A.B. Paterson College so far?
If not, when did you move here?
I am so fortunate to live and work in one of the most beautiful and well-resourced places in the world. This environment allows and inspires innovation and creativity which encourages a true sense of connectivity for our local community.
I finished my schooling in Central Queensland – in a small mining town called Moura. How long have you been Principal at A.B. Paterson College?
We continue the tradition of strengthening the bond between city and country by taking our Year 6 students on a nine-daytrek to the Outback, each year since our College inception in 1991. We are proud to announce that A.B. Paterson College has recently built an incredible accommodation centre, Barty’s Place – which will allow not only our students, but students from far and wide to experience the Outback and the true essence of our Australian heritage.
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What do you love about living and working on the Gold Coast?
What is your greatest accomplishment? Aside from my family, being a part of our amazing A.B. Paterson College would be an accomplishment I am most proud of. I love playing a small part in a child (then adult’s) life – it is an absolute privilege.
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It is also my honour to be the Principal of A.B. Paterson College during the time where we have been able to further foster our historic connection to the QLD outback town of Winton linked directly to our namesake, Andrew Barton Paterson who penned Waltzing Matilda nearby.
The best advice you ever received?
Our Winton trip is at the heart of A.B. Paterson College traditions and demonstrates our genuine love and appreciation for our Aussie Outback, we know the memories made during this experience by not only our Year 6 students but soon to be young people from many other schools, will live in them, and through them - forever!
Thoughts on social media?
The meaning of life is... Do you know, I often reflect on my place in the world… Helping students has always been the main motivator in my career and my life. I will know I have made a difference if I can positively impact as many students and their families as I can.
LAST WORD
Being the Principal of a school like A.B. Paterson College is a privilege I take very seriously and I am conscious that decisions and initiatives I am implementing now, are for the next generation of students, families and staff – so I am merely a custodian.
Oh – I love classical music and ballet!
Are you a born and bred Gold Coaster
It is a remarkable tool in enabling connection between people no matter the distance between. We ensure our students are regularly guided and taught by professionals on the importance of safety, awareness and sensibility when navigating this ever- changing landscape.
Did you ever think that you would be doing what you are now?
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