jetstar MAGAZINE
MAY 2017
ON THE BUSES
Jump on a bus and see a new side to Sydney
MAGAZINE
SHARING ECONOMY The movement changing the way we travel
ICE ADVENTURES New Zealand’s aweinspiring glaciers
COCKATOO ISLAND I NORTHERN RIVERS I MELBOURNE SHOPPING I SINGAPORE
NEW ROUTE: HO CHI MINH CITY
The spirit of old Saigon IT MAY BE FAST-PACED AND BUSTLING, BUT HO CHI MINH CITY STILL HAS PLENTY OF OLD-WORLD CHARM
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TASSIE WINTER ESCAPE In winter we all want to be toasty warm… perhaps with a glass of red in hand. There’s no better place to achieve said goals than tucked away in a cosy alpine lodge, soaking in a bubbly spa, or bundled up by a roaring log fire. Heading from Launceston to Hobart this winter, make sure to indulge in Tasmanian food, drink and wild landscapes. Here are our top picks for a cosy and indulgent escape.
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A A. BARNBOUGLE DUNES. & LOST FARM. In the tiny hamlet of Bridport, tee off on greens carved into the dunes against the sound of crashing waves. Play golf the old way, on a links-style course, and meet the Southern Hemisphere’s largest bunker on the fourth hole – effort for your post-golf massage at Lost Farm Spa; or reason to retire to the Clubhouse to sip whisky beside a crackling log fire, before turning in at Lost Farm Lodge.
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C TIME YOUR ESCAPE TO EXPERIENCE THESE ONE-OFF WINTER CELEBRATIONS. FESTIVAL OF VOICES From 30 June to 16 July, singers, choristers and vocal workshops, run by acclaimed artists, create a one-of-a-kind celebration of sound. Throughout Tasmania music lovers unite in one voice, while processions, bonfires and performances warm the magical winter nights.
HUON VALLEY MIDWINTER FEST Continue on from Hobart into the Huon Valley from 14 to 16 July for a festival unlike any other. Sip cider over a rustic fireside feast before joining the ‘wassailing’, an ancient, noisy ritual intended to frighten evil spirits out of the apple orchard.
THE GREAT EASTERN DRIVE From beach strolls to bushwalks and days devoted to meandering, as the winter solstice draws near, this coastal sojourn will enliven your mood and invigorate your soul. By day cruise coastal roads between sleepy seaside towns, making stops at cellar and farm doors. Collect wine, seafood, creamy cheeses and handmade chocolates, and as the light fades find a beach hideaway with a log fire and unravel your winter picnic finds.
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F. KATE’S BERRY FARM . Who doesn’t look forward to cupping a hot chocolate between warm mittens on a winter’s day? Treat yourself to this winter pastime and sneak in a few handcrafted chocolates at Kate’s Berry Farm. The berry crepes are also hard to resist. Tuck one, two or three of Kate’s homemade preserves under your arm as you leave. Because winter was made for overdoing it.
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contents MAY 2017
EXPERIENCE
46 Shop ‘till you drop
08 I WHAT’S ON
46 I PHOTO ESSAY The humble Hills Hoist
10 I NEWS 14 I MY PLACE
54-64 I DESTINATION OF THE MONTH
Ed Phillips’ Northern Beaches
Sydney, the stunning Harbour City
16 I THE SHORTLIST
66 I HELLO HO CHI MINH
Treasured Kiwiana
18 I HOW-TO
Jetstar’s hot new destination
66 I BEACH BLISS
Enjoy beer like a true Aussie
Three of Vietnam’s must-do beach holidays
20 I IMBIBE
79 I SHARING IS CARING
We’re sweet on dessert wines
22 I FOOD TREND The transcontinental flan
25 I BITE-SIZE CITY GUIDE
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The trend changing travel
86 I RETAIL MELBOURNE
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We hit Melbourne’s shops
96 I NORTHERN STYLE Northern Rivers beach chic
A perfect day in Perth
104 I ICE COLD 28 I BEAUTY ON THE FLY
New Zealand’s grand glaciers
The sooty skin trend
119 I SKY-HIGH SCENE 30 I SUITS YOU Why buying to last pays off
32 I STYLE Don the colours of autumn
34 I HEALTH
Singapore’s rooftop bars
123 I HOUSE PROUD Our property trends and tips
160 I BACKPAGE Tales from row 57
Sing and spin
35 I GET THE LOOK Pop & Scott’s trademark style
36 I RECIPE A bona fide dude-food treat
39 I SPA & WELLNESS
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DIY beauty in Bali
42 I WORK AND PLAY When working with children actually works
ESSENTIALS 134 I Jetstar news 142 I Where we fly 153 I Entertainment guide
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Welcome I GROUP CEO
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With more than 22 million fares sold for under $100 last year alone, we continue to make the world more accessible
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ack in May 2004 when we launched our firstever Jetstar flight, we flew to 13 destinations with 14 aircraft. Fast forward just 13 years, we now fly to 85 destinations with 129 aircraft, carry 34 million passengers a year and have airlines in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam. But one thing that’s remained the same is our commitment to offer more people the opportunity to experience travel than ever
before. With more than 22 million fares sold for under $100 last year alone, we continue to make the world more accessible. As well as celebrating our birthday this month, we have another exciting milestone with new direct flights to Ho Chi Minh City from Melbourne and Sydney. Until now, Vietnam was the largest South-East Asian country without a direct, low-fares link to Australia, and we’re proud to become the only Australian airline to fly these routes. From Ho Chi Minh City, our customers can explore Vietnam, with Jetstar Pacific flying to 15 other domestic destinations. And our recent growth doesn’t stop there. In Japan, we recently announced new flights between Tokyo and Shanghai and welcomed our 21st aircraft, cementing Jetstar Japan as the country’s largest low-cost carrier. And in New Zealand we hit a record of carrying more than two million domestic passengers last year, and recently celebrated our first anniversary of flying on our five new regional routes, including Nelson, Napier, New Plymouth and Palmerston North. So wherever you’re travelling today, we hope you enjoy your flight. And perhaps your next trip with us will be to another brand new Jetstar destination!
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The beach lifestyle
Sydney’s Northern Beaches offer the perfect laidback lifestyle. Find out why radio presenter Ed Phillips loves his adopted home by the beach on page 14.
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Enjoy the autumn colour
May Add these fun and fascinating things happening across the Jetstar network to your bucket list this month
Blues on Broadbeach
18-21 May Gold Coast, Queensland
Garrmalang Festival 26-28 May Darwin, Northern Territory
The people of the Larrakia Nation welcome Indigenous performers and artists from around the country at the Darwin Entertainment Centre to mark the start of the Dry Season.
One of Australia’s largest free festivals turns sweet 16 this year, featuring iconic musicians Bonnie Tyler and Ian Moss along with a host of talented musicians bringing the best of soul, rock, funk, jazz and country. bluesonbroadbeach.com
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Vivid Sydney 26 May to 17 June Sydney, New South Wales
Auckland Writers Festival
Kernewek Lowender
Bluff Oyster Festival
This celebration of words brings together some of the shining lights of the literary world and great thinkers from far and wide. More than 160 writers will preside over a program of fascinating readings, lectures, debates, performances and panels. writersfestival.co.nz
The Cornish mining heritage of the Yorke Peninsula’s Copper Coast is remembered biennially when tens of thousands of people, many in traditional dress, descend for a weekend of maypole dancing, street fairs and Cornish-pasty bake-offs. kernewek.org
The cold, clean oceans of Bluff on the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island produce some of the most renowned oysters and seafood in the country. Bundle up tight and join the locals for a rough and ready feast. bluffoysterfest.co.nz
16-21 May Auckland, New Zealand
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19-21 May Copper Coast, South Australia
20 May Bluff, New Zealand
Sydney’s premier festival of lights, ideas, arts and music illuminate the Harbour City once more. See the spectacle from the best vantage point on the Vivid Climb, as you scale the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge at night in a neon-LED vest. bridgeclimb.com
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Ubud Food Festival 12-14 May Ubud, Bali
Sandwiched between rice fields and forest, Ubud has established itself as Bali’s culinary heartland. It’s a fitting home for a new festival showcasing the archipelago’s vibrant food culture. ubudfoodfestival.com
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Perth Comedy Festival
Until 21 May Perth, Western Australia The Comedy Gala officially kicks off the annual Perth Comedy Festival – three weeks of no-holds-barred hilarity from a host of big names. perthcomedyfest.com.au
Good Beer Week
KEEP an eye on the oceans for the first migrating whales of the season.
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High Country Harvest
Australia’s largest gathering of hop heads gets bigger each year with masterclasses, tap takeovers and special events around Melbourne. Coincides with GABS (Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular) at the Royal Exhibition Building (19-21 May). goodbeerweek.com.au
Home to beautiful autumn scenery, boutique vineyards and renowned restaurants, Victoria’s High Country embraces the shortening days with a host of events and ample excuses to cosy up to a roaring fire with a red wine and local cheese.
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out to alpine areas or your nearest botanical garden and enjoy the colours of autumn.
START training for the coming snow season and get fighting fit for the slopes.
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Tasmanian Red Wine Weekend
20-21 May Hobart, Tasmania
Discover why Tasmania punches so far above its weight in the fine-wine stakes, with more than 70 boutique drops pouring at this tasting event and local winemakers on hand to answer your questions. winesouth.com.au
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Experience I NEWS
INTERVIEW
Q&A
Creative technologist Ross Goodwin
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Do you believe machines are capable of creativity? Absolutely. I believe what we choose to call the machine’s behaviour – “creativity” or something else – is less important than what the machine ultimately accomplishes. After all, if a computer-generated song can motivate you to run faster, why should it matter if that song isn’t technically considered “music”?
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You facilitated the first AIwritten screenplay, what were people’s reactions?
New Yorker Ross Goodwin is an artist, hacker, and former White House ghostwriter. At this year’s Vivid Sydney festival, he’ll discuss the growth of creative Artificial Intelligence (AI). We asked him some non-computer generated questions. What sparked your interest in AI? My first project was a simple sonnet generator, and I did not think of it as AI. But as my programming skills improved, my projects became more complex, and others began to affix that label to my work. In my opinion, AI is an amorphous term that tends to mean technology we have not achieved yet, and saying you work on AI tends to be more a statement about being on the cutting edge of a particular field than one about the particular computational problem you’re attempting to solve.
Oscar Sharp and I made Sunspring for the Sci-Fi London 48-hour film competition. I believe one of the greatest barriers to AI’s advancement is society’s fear of AI. AI killing or enslaving everyone almost always makes a better story than AI subtly helping people in their daily lives. The AI that exists in real life is quite different from the AI we imagine in science fiction, and I believe Sunspring helped cut through some of that dissonance.
These questions are typed up by a real person, do you foresee that it might one day be a machine instead? I already trained a machine that asks questions. Here are a few it asked about AI: What do you think about the term “Artificial Intelligence”? How would one control AI? What is the most underrated AI holiday gift? What do you think the world would be like if there was no artificial intelligence?
What are you looking forward to catching at Vivid this year? I’m hoping to attend the Art & Algorithms discussion on 6 June with Sally-Ann Williams. I also hear there’s a Human Robot Friendship Ball on 16 June. Catch Ross Goodwin at Human and the Machine, 2 June, during Vivid Sydney. vividsydney.com
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Thanks for choosing to fly with us today – it’s great to have you on board. Just like thousands of our adventure-seeking customers, I’m thrilled that our new flights to Vietnam will take off from Melbourne and Sydney this month. This launch makes us the only lowfares airline flying direct between Australia and Ho Chi Minh City. From this vibrant hub you can explore the rest of the country by jumping on cheap Jetstar Pacific flights to another 15 destinations. Now, more travellers than ever will be able to afford a holiday in Vietnam. Our great-value flights combined with inexpensive accommodation and activities in Vietnam mean it could quickly become as popular as Bali or Thailand for Aussie travellers. See what’s waiting for you in Ho Chi Minh City in our feature from page 66. Another way our customers are getting more bang for their buck on holidays is by booking their accommodation through us as well as their flights. Through Jetstar.com you can book hotels all over the world, and we recently partnered with Airbnb to offer its huge range of homestays to our customers too. When Jetstar was airborne 13 years ago this month, we revolutionised travel with our low fares. Now businesses like Airbnb are making it even more exciting and accessible. Learn more about the sharing economy trend in our story from page 79. Enjoy your flight today, and hope to see you again next time.
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Experience I NEWS
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FASHION WEEK
SPOTTED ON THE CATWALK Dion Lee joins the ranks of iconic Australian designers Toni Maticevski and Carla Zampatti with the announcement the 31-year-old will headline 2017 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. As this year’s prestigious Mercedes-Benz Presents designer, Dion’s runway show will open the event in his hometown of Sydney at Carriageworks on 14 May. Known for his sophisticated, structural designs, Dion Lee’s resort collection is sure to be this year’s hottest ticket. mbfashionweek.com
Anam, Vietnam
The star of the show
Perched amid swaying palm trees overlooking 300 metres of beachfront, this 12-acre coastal resort has just opened on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula. Adhering to tradition without skipping on any luxurious facilities – think day spa, restaurant and bar, ballroom, 3D cinema, kids’ club, tennis court, and any of the three swimming pools – makes this resort a haven of serenity. With the tagline “No shoes. No News. No Stress”, what’s not to like? theanam.com
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Brae restaurant in Birregurra, Victoria. INSET: Brae, the new book by chef Dan Hunter.
50 best!
Congratulations to Brae, which leapt into the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list at the awards in Melbourne last month at #44, and Attica, which climbed to #32.
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Flavoured with 100 per cent Australian honey, Beechworth Honey’s non-alcoholic sparkling drinks are delicate, refreshing and come infused with lemon or ginger. For those after more of a kick, Beechworth Honey’s alcoholic Honey Mead comes in four flavours; Bee Spritzy, Bee Serious, Bee Berry and Bee Sweet. beechworthhoney.com.au
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Kangaroo Island Organic Ligurian Honey Rehydrate the skin with the goodness of organic honey, vanilla and Italian blood orange. While paying tribute to artisanal craftsmanship and the “unwind and rejuvenate” mantra of Kangaroo Island, Ligurian Honey products are also free of all parabens, sulphates and colourants. cocco.com.au
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Fit and fabulous
The latest in fit-bracelet technology has arrived in the form of the TomTom Touch Fitness Tracker. TomTom’s 24/7 activity tracking means you can keep on top of your steps, heart rate, burned calories, and even your body fat to muscle percentage, while using the sleek touchscreen to navigate your workout log and incoming phone calls and texts. tomtom.com
BOOKS TO LOVE
SUNSHINE SPACES by Beci Orpin Native Melburnian Beci Orpin introduces integrated indoor/outdoor spaces in this homage to the colour and beauty of nature. Chockfull of ideas for planter pots and hanging gardens, comfortable outdoor spaces and plant-based fabric dyeing, you won’t be stuck for autumn projects. Hardie Grant Books, RRP $39.99, beciorpin.com
SPACES by Frankie Magazine Indie style setter, Frankie Press, is back with a fourth installment of its houseloving interiors book, Spaces. This time a new slew of creative types and their inspired houses are introduced with a special focus on Asian homes and workspaces. For homebodies, this is a bible of resourceful and loving home design. Frankie Press, RRP $24.95, frankie.com.au/spaces
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These raw honeys from one of Australia’s favourite stretches of coastline offer seasonal tasting experiences – winter might yield darker hues and stronger flavours, while in the warmer months, anticipate a lighter nectar and milder taste. byronbayhoney.com.au
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Catch Ed on the airwaves
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resenter and reporter Ed Phillips has been a fixture on Australia’s screens and airwaves for almost three decades. From his days on Triple M, then Channel Nine News, Ed went on to host game shows Pot of Gold, Battle of The Sexes and Temptation. He can be heard daily on new radio station Talking Lifestyle’s Health & Wellbeing and Living Fresh programs. Melbourne born and bred, Ed now lives in Sydney’s Mosman and the nearby Northern Beaches have become a playground for Ed and his two sons, aged six and nine. “As a Melbourne boy, I’m very converted. I feel embarrassed by the gusto with which I recommend (Sydney) to my Victorian friends,” Ed says. Tune into Ed Phillips on the Talking Lifestyle radio network. talkinglifestyle.com.au
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Palm Beach AKA Summer Bay
CLOCKWISE: Getting a wild education at Taronga Zoo, Palm Beach, the Manly Surf n Slide.
BALMORAL JETTY Balmoral Beach, Balmoral It’s a rite of passage of sorts for all kids to leap off the Balmoral Jetty. The little Balmoral Kiosk next to it serves coffee and cake. We share hot chips in the early evening after 100 somersaults off the jetty. I’m forever sending pictures to my friends of the sun tent and the towel set-up, me with coffee in hand and my kids leaping off the jetty.
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CLONTARF BEACH Manly It’s a tiny little strip of a beach, but really pretty. There are jetties to jump off and there’s a big park with barbecues. Once in a while a Mr Whippy in a boat will just appear and drive up on the sand. You buy Paddle Pops and Frosty Fruits at exorbitant prices, but you’ve got to because it’s great having ice-cream delivered to you on the beach. It’s still a novelty to me all these years later.
THE NEWPORT ARMS 2 Kallinya Street, Newport merivale.com.au/thenewport Justin Hemmes has a few amazing hotels and he’s redone the Newport Arms. They have petting zoos, a little climbing wall and DIY
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pizzas. It’s really familyfriendly. You can go with other parents, and while the kids run around, you can get great food for yourself.
THE BOATHOUSE, SHELLY BEACH 1 Marine Parade, Manly theboathousesb.com.au I paddle ocean skis a few times a week in a squad with Guy Leech, a former Ironman. We go out into the harbour and paddle, from Balmoral to Manly. We’ve seen whales, dolphins, seals, rays, and even a few sharks. On Thursdays we paddle out of Shelly Beach and go to The Boathouse. All the lads regale each other with tales of how magnificently we caught our waves. That’s our debriefing area.
MANLY SURF N SLIDE Commonwealth Parade, Manly manlysurfnslide.com.au It’s like a mini Wet’n’Wild. It was lying decrepit... and some locals bought it and redid it. There are three slides, that’s it. But the kids run up and down this ramp and just knock themselves out. There are plans in the works to make it even better next year.
FRESHWATER BEACH Freshwater The next beach up from Manly is Freshwater Beach. It’s got some sand dunes and it’s
GIRDLERS 7-8 The Strand, Dee Why girdlers.com.au We sometimes do a beach session at Dee Why Beach, which is a bit further up the coast. There’s a great café there called Girdlers that is run by Ryan Girdler, a former rugby league player. His café is beautiful; it’s all organic, and looks out over the beach.
15 perfect for the kids. You can generally get a parking spot there, which is a novelty. It’s our favourite spot for a little body surf. It’s only 20 minutes from our place, so that’s our day-trip beach.
TARONGA ZOO Bradleys Head Road, Mosman taronga.org.au Before my youngest started kindy, he would wake up and say: “Dad, I want to see a hippo today” and I would let him choose three animals to visit. We had zoo passes and would do a ‘zoo dash’. He’d pick three animals and we’d open up the map and go and see meerkats, penguins and some kind of snake. He knew they were all at opposite ends of the zoo so he’d get full coverage.
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2 THE KIWI The kiwi is New Zealand’s spirit animal. New Zealand soldiers started calling themselves Kiwis in the WWI trenches, and the term stuck. A recurring motif in Kiwiana, the nocturnal, flightless bird appears on everything from homewares to boot polish. Before 24-hour TV launched in 1994, the Goodnight Kiwi cartoon sent the country off to bed every evening.
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1 L&P Originally made with Paeroa mineral water mixed with lemon, L&P or ‘Lemon & Paeroa’ has been New Zealand’s soft drink of choice since 1907. The brand’s tagline ‘World famous in New Zealand’ has even passed into common vernacular. Although no longer made there, the town of Paeroa paid homage to the drink by transforming a replica rocket into a 6m-tall L&P bottle.
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Generations of New Zealanders pulled this clicking wooden toy around behind them in their formative years. Thought to have originated out of a small Auckland toyshop in the 1930s, the beloved toy adorns all manner of merchandise and has been gifted to the offspring of visiting dignitaries such as the English, Japanese and Spanish royal families.
4 EDMONDS COOKERY BOOK Nearly every Kiwi child who flies the nest is sent out into the world with a copy of Edmonds, New Zealand’s highest-selling cookbook. The first edition hit the shelves in 1908, and was free to housewives and newly engaged couples. Now in its 69th edition, the Kiwi icon is nearing its 110th birthday and has become a time capsule of Kiwi home cooking through the decades.
5 MARMITE Not to be mistaken for the British version, or worse, Australia’s Vegemite, New Zealand cannot get enough of the deep brown, sticky yeast spread Marmite. The closure of Sanitarium’s Christchurch factory in 2012 following the 2011 earthquake led to a chronic shortage of the country’s favourite spread that came to be known as ‘Marmageddon’.
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HOW TO
ORDER A BEER KNOW YOUR PONY FROM YOUR SHMIDDY AND NEVER SET A FOOT WRONG AT A PARTY OR THE PUB WORDS KRYSIA BONKOWSKI
rush up on your beer vocabulary and etiquette, and prop up the bar with the best. Beer measurements in Australia are a bizarre hangover from preFederation days and can leave drinkers scratching their heads. The names for standard liquid measurements vary from state to state and ordering the wrong one will identify you as an interloper. Use our handy guide (right) and always order like a local.
Like wine and whisky, different beers call for different glasses. As the craft beer scene booms, glassware too proliferates. Tulip and Thistle glasses are good for stronger, aromatic brews best enjoyed with a head of foam. The tall and tapered Pilsner glass is better for pale, highly carbonated lagers. Widebowled “Snifters” with tapered mouths help capture and enhance the scent of a big-bodied beer. Craft beer bars will know the appropriate receptacle for your order.
By the bottle
BYOB
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Mercifully, the lingo for canned and bottled beer is more uniform than tap measurements. Stubbies are 375ml glass bottles, while the longneck bottle comes in at 750ml. Canned beer, fondly known as the “tinnie” (also 375ml), is enjoying a surge in popularity among boutique brewers. At specialty brewers and beer bars, you may encounter The Bomber (650ml) and refillable Growler (1.89L).
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If invited to a house party or barbecue, you might be asked to “bring your own beer” or BYOB. Although seemingly simple, there are minefields to avoid. The communal esky is an exercise in trust; never drink anyone else’s beer unless offered. Choose your tipple to suit your crowd; a cheap slab might raise eyebrows among beer nerds, while fancy craft brews could fall flat with salt-of-the-earth types. If you don’t
finish your contribution, leave the remainder for your hosts. And however funny they may be, there is a time and a place for novelty stubbie holders.
To shout or not to shout The shout is a delicate and time-honoured tradition with diplomatic tensions to rival most international summits. This verbal pact should be entered into with caution. It’s best to keep a shouting circle small, or you’ll find yourself ordering 15 drinks at a time, and it’s safest to exit a shout only after your round. Buying everyone the cheap beer, then requesting the expensive one when on the receiving end is a faux pas. Failure to reciprocate when your round is due is an offence to rival insulting a person’s mother.
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BEER MEASUREMENTS INFOGRAPHIC
BEER GLASSES
115 ml Shetland in WA, or Small Beer in TAS
140 ml
Pony, an increasingly rare sight in NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, VIC and WA
PILSNER Designed to bring out the best in pale lagers
170 ml Six in TAS, Small Glass in VIC and a Bobbie or Six in WA
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Seven in NSW, NT and TAS, Glass in VIC and WA, and a Butcher in SA
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Made for high-alcohol ales such as stout
285 ml Pot in QLD and VIC, Middy in NSW, Handle in NT, Schooner in SA, Ten in TAS, Half Pint or Middy in WA and the ACT
350 ml
Schmiddy, only known in NSW
425 ml
Tulip Perfect for Belgian ale, Saison and IPA
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Schooner in NSW, ACT, NT, QLD (also occasionally spotted in WA and VIC), Fifteen or Schooner in TAS and Pint in SA
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570 ml
Pint in NSW, ACT, NT, QLD, WA, TAS and VIC, Imperial Pint in SA
THISTLE GLASS Crafted for Scotch ale
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The sweet spot Dessert wines and fortifieds make great food partners WORDS SARAH GAMBONI
THREE TO TRY
Not just for after dinner
FROM DUSTY flagons of port to the bottles of cream sherry lurking in your nanna’s liquor cabinet, sweet wines used to get a bad rap. Far from setting your teeth on edge, today’s dessert wines and fortifieds strike a balance between acid, sugar and alcohol, providing the perfect partner for puddings, cheese or an evening by the fire. Rich and rewarding fortifieds Fortified wines are no longer the domain of old blokes in smoking jackets. These alcoholenhanced wines, made by adding a distilled spirit, such as brandy, to a selected wine, are making a comeback. The process increases the alcohol content and
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For a lighter take on dessert wines, look to Italy’s moscato creates a rich, viscous liquid with flavours of caramel, raisin and toasted nuts. Notable fortifieds include Spanish sherries and Portuguese port, but Australia also has a long, proud history with fortified wines, most notably in the Victorian region of Rutherglen. As naming restrictions now apply, keep an eye out for local versions labelled tawny (for portstyle wines), topaque (previously tokay) and apera (for sherry). Food match: Chocolate, caramel and toasted-nut desserts or a hunk of sharp, crumbly cheddar.
Late-harvest stickies Sauternes, the world’s most prized dessert wine, is made from semillon and sauvignon blanc grapes that have been affected by botrytis cinerea, also known as ‘noble rot’. This fungus shrivels the grapes, concentrating the flavour, sugar and acidity to produce a luscious, golden wine with notes of honey, citrus and stone fruits. Food match: Crème brulee or a wedge of blue cheese drizzled with honey. Light and bright moscato For a lighter take on dessert wines, look to Italy’s moscato, a perfumed frizzante (spritzy) wine with a palate of rose petal, green apple and musk. Food match: Pavlova with rosewater cream
De Bortoli’s Noble One sets the benchmark for botrytis semillon in Australia. $29/375ml.
Innocent Bystander Pink Moscato is sweet without being cloying. $12.50/375ml.
and berries, fruit salad, pastries and pancakes. And yes, at around five per cent alcohol, we give you permission to drink before midday.
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What’s your flan-tasy? DO YOU PREFER THIS GLOBE-TROTTING DESSERT IN ITS TRADITIONAL SPANISH STYLE? OR WITH A VIETNAMESE-COFFEE TWIST?
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s an epic tale of intercountry adoption, the story of flan is both bitter and sweet, but – spoiler alert – it has a great ending. Known in its birth country of France as crème caramel and in Spain as flan, the wobbly, steamed custard topped
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with caramel sauce followed colonising forces to plant its flag on the other side of the world. In Vietnam, perhaps its most enthusiastic adopter, it is known as bánh flan or kem flan. Nearby in the Philippines, it’s known more commonly as leche flan – “leche” being the Spanish word for milk.
In Japan, there’s a version known as purin, commonly sold packaged in convenience stores, while in India it is likely to be found in former Portuguese colonies such as Goa. “It was introduced to Vietnam before we loved it,” says Daniel Giang, who with his Vietnameseborn parents operates
Adelaide’s Mai Kitchen. “The French certainly weren’t liked, but their love of food was very easily adopted. Things like crème caramel, and coffee and bread were taken up very easily.” Mark Jensen, head chef at leading Sydney Vietnamese restaurant Red Lantern, says the popularity of the iconic
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dessert can be attributed to its balance of bitter and sweet: “There’s the caramel, which is bitter, and the richness and texture of the body of the dessert with its sweetness. It’s that balance that really appeals to Vietnamese tastes.” The basic recipe for flan involves egg yolks (and sometimes whites), cream and milk (whether dairy or coconut), sugar, salt and vanilla, either steamed or baked in a water bath. “It seems simple but the key is how to adjust to the perfect temperature to make the flan silky and smooth, and not having small bubbles in the flan,” says Annie Vo of Auckland’s Bamboo Basket. Annie believes flan’s popularity is symbiotic with the national love of coffee. “We love our coffee so much … when we have flan, we add a
Try it here little bit of Vietnamese coffee into it, a little bit of coconut milk and shaved ice. The combination of the bitterness and buttery flavour in the coffee go so well with the creaminess and silkiness of the flan,” she says. Another reason for the Asian embrace of crème caramel is its amenability to alterations. As a rich-yet-benign base, it provides a platform for all sorts of flavours, from seasonal fruit to add-ons such as mung bean, pandan jelly and shaved ice known in the Philippines as halo halo (translation: “mix mix”). “In the last 10 years, I’ve really seen it evolve,” says Regina Meehan, who, with her husband James, runs Hoy Pinoy food trucks in Australia and New Zealand, specialising in Filipino barbecue and street food. Leche flan, Regina says, has been turning up inside the slightly sweet traditional bread known
PAMANA CAFÉ 102/7 Railway Street, Chatswood, Sydney pamanachatswood. weebly.com Try a straight leche flan or halo halo, a riot of shaved ice, sweetened fruit, purple yam, milk and ice-cream. RED LANTERN 60 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney redlantern.com.au Don’t miss the elegant kem flan made with coconut and free-range eggs at this smart Sydney restaurant.
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MAI KITCHEN 1-5/34 Wright Street, Ferryden Park, Adelaide maikitchen.com.au Opt for the coconut crème caramel (bánh flan) or jazz things up with the threecolour bean (chè ba màu).
as pandesal, and on top of steamed rice cakes known as puto, “so we call it leche puto”. The fried banana fritters known as turon have also been getting their leche flan on, with a thin layer oozing from inside the batter. “It’s just delicious. When people get creative it can be used for all sorts of things.”
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Experience I BITE-SIZE CITY GUIDE
24 PERTH HOURS IN
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth
New development meets old-time charisma on the western waterfront WORDS KERRY FAULKNER
TOP TO BOTTOM: Christian de Vietri’s sculpture at Elizabeth Quay, homewares at Arrival Hall, one of the Little Ferry Company’s vessels, Whipper Snapper Distillery.
SUNRISE
BREAKFAST
West Australians are crazy about cycling, so have a two-wheeler delivered to your city hotel and join the swoosh of morning peddlers looping the Swan River bridge-tobridge. About Bike Hire offers mountain bikes, tandems, road bikes, touring bikes and more. Cycle through Elizabeth Quay, touted as Perth’s crowning jewel, with its lovely twisted bridge. Then line up a gondola ride or a Segway tour for some adventurous sightseeing. aboutbikehire.com.au
Cruise from the Quay up the Swan to Claisebrook Cove in East Perth aboard one of the Little Ferry Company’s quaint timber-decked vessels. The huge round building you’ll pass on the peninsula is the 60,000-seat Perth Stadium, due to open in time for the 2018 AFL season. Toast, a relaxed café overlooking the inlet, is the place to eat when you land. Soak up the sunshine and enjoy bacon and maple syrup corn fritters or dukkah-spiced scrambled eggs. littleferryco.com.au toasteastperth.com
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While in East Perth, wander to uber-cool homewares shop Arrival Hall on Saunders Street and nearby Whipper Snapper Distillery in Kensington Street. Fans of bling should head to the Perth Mint on Hay Street to ogle (or buy) gold and precious gems. Catch the free CAT bus back to Perth proper; jump off at Cathedral Avenue and admire the State Treasury building, elegantly restored as The Treasury, Perth’s first six-star hotel. Developer Adrian Fini’s work on the Cathedral Square precinct helped earn him the 2016 West Australian of the Year award. arrivalhall.com.au whippersnapperdistillery.com comohotels.com/thetreasury
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Feel like some Thai street food? Long Chim Tuck Shop in The Treasury basement offers curries, salads and spicy stir-fries that are quick and affordable. Order at the window, take a stool in the courtyard and enjoy a casual lunch like a local. For more leisurely dining, take a seat inside the rustic-contemporary restaurant. longchimperth.com
take a stool in the courtyard and enjoy a casual lunch like a local
DINNER Everybody’s raving about the cool factor at Lucky Chan’s Laundry and Noodle Bar in William Street, but Northbridge can get rowdy at night. So why not head back to the city for dinner, past the funky One Forty Perth, a kaleidoscope of food, art and shopping, and stop for a cider at The Aviary rooftop bar? Later, continue south to The Heritage Brasserie. Part of the city’s first big historical precinct revamp, the venue stands out for its grand European-style cafe décor. Slip downstairs post-dinner to 1920s-inspired Bobeche bar, which conjures a prohibition mood when good times were forced underground. theheritageperth.com.au
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Travel info
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Enjoy quick and tasty Thai at Long Chim, One Forty Perth is a lifestyle hub, the revamp of The Heritage Brasserie has stood the test of time, cocktails at Bobeche Bar.
Jetstar has great low fares to Perth from all major cities. To book, visit JETSTAR.COM
PHOTOGRAPHY LONG CHIM, ONE FORTY PERTH, BOBECHE BAR, THE HERITAGE BRASSERIE
AFTERNOON There is still nothing to compare to William Street’s Northbridge end for creative, quirky retail. Turnstyle Collectables is roof-high with desirables, from vintage suitcases to antique vases. Ricochet across the road to Northside Books with its artsy skew, and on further to Eillo, an ambient homewares shop with a tiny, tasty menu. onwilliam.com.au
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An experience rich in heritage. Built in 1899, The Perth Mint is Australia’s oldest operating mint and Perth’s premier destination where you can experience the magic, allure and wonder of gold. • Come and experience Western Australia’s rich golden history. • See the world’s largest gold coin – 1 tonne of pure gold valued at over $50 million. • Witness the spectacle of a traditional gold pour in our original melting house. • Touch more than $500,000 of pure gold bullion. • Marvel at precious metal coins being minted before your eyes. • Purchase unique Western Australian treasures including exquisite Argyle Pink Diamonds and Kailis Australian Pearls. Tax free sales available.
Open 7 Days from 9am to 5pm Gold Exhibition – Shop – Café
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Paint it black WHILE IT MIGHT NOT IMMEDIATELY SPRING TO MIND AS A BEAUTY INGREDIENT, ACTIVATED CHARCOAL HAS A PLETHORA OF BENEFITS WORDS SHONAGH WALKER
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charcoal cleanser, $10.99, biore.com.au It goes on black then foams to white as it purges impurities, leaving pores refined and free of debris. 2. DERMALOGICA Charcoal rescue masque, $65, dermalogica.com.au A multi-tasking mask for all skin types that detoxifies as it calms redness and promotes cellular renewal. 3. CLINIQUE City Block purifying charcoal cleansing gel, $35, clinique.com.au Targeting excess oils and pollution, it also has caffeine to calm the complexion and humectants to hydrate. 4. ARLO BLAK $24.95, arloblak.com This activated coconut shell charcoal can be added to your bath for a full-body deep cleanse, or used as a detoxifying facial mask. 5. ENDOTA SPA ORGANICS Charcoal detox mask, $38, endotaspa.com.au With charcoal powder, kaolin clay and argan oil, this mask reduces impurities and rebalances skin. Use as an overnight spot treatment or a mask.
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6. EMINENCE ORGANIC Balancing masque duo $92, eminenceorganics.com.au A charcoal T-zone purifier in this dual-action mask refines and revitalises pores as it draws out bacteria and excess sebum. The kaolin-clay based pomelo cheek treatment removes surface impurities while it restores moisture.
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BUILT TO LAST We all know you get what you pay for when it comes to clothing, luggage and footwear
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Three best built-to-last buys for men
plus side, though, she says buying this kind of stuff goes against our nature. “[Men] are what we call ‘long-life consumers’,” she says. “They tend naturally to go for long-life garments anyway … things that are functional rather than trends-based.”
These days, says Clara, it’s easier to research materials and companies before you buy new to check whether a product is built to last. “Or buy second-hand; buy on the vintage market – there’s so much interesting stuff available there, too.”
1. Crockett & Jones cappedtoe Oxford shoes, $750. Handmade in Northampton, England. Available from Double Monk, The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street, Sydney, NSW doublemonk.tumblr.com 2. Aero lined leather jacket, from $1110. Made in Scotland since the late ’70s, these customisable jackets are intended to be passed down. Available from Pickings & Parry, 126 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, VIC pickingsandparry.com 3. Homecamp Camper Socks, $24. Made using New Zealand Merino and a whiz-bang Italian seamless knitting machine, you can look forward to super-strong socks this winter. camper.com
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I’VE THROWN OUT MY fair share of bags over the years. Eventually the material wears out or the stitching comes undone and in the bin they go. That all changed when I bought a pannier bike bag by German brand Ortlieb. After seven years of faithful service, a small-butimportant plastic clip finally snapped. But I’m not throwing it out, I’m repairing it. And why wouldn’t I? Otherwise, the bag is perfectly fine – it’s built to last. I’ve lost count of how many clothes, accessories and gadgets have failed me seemingly moments after they were purchased. Even though the price tag is alluring, deep down we all know that buying cheap is a false economy. Sydney-based sustainable strategist and designer Clara Vuletich says that until about eight years ago the rise of fast fashion – highturnover designs made cheaply – was primarily a female-only market. That’s changed now, with men able to access similar products. On the
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1. Fossil x Opening Ceremony round satchel, $399, fossil.com.au 2. Ray-Ban Ja-jo sunglasses in Bronze-Copper, $210, ray-ban.com/australia 3. Witchery Luxe faux fur scarf, $149.95, witchery.com.au 4. La Luna Rose Las Palmas palm leaf earrings in gold, $69, lalunarose.com 5. Witchery Winter pom pom beanie, $49.95, witchery.com.au 6. Minti Hello Cactus tee, $39.95, wildandmini.com 7. Bassike Canvas flared back coat, $695, bassike.com 8. Bassike Wide heritage rib short-sleeve tee, $90, bassike.com 9. Stitch & Hide 2Button wallet in tan, $69.95, stitchandhide.com 10. R.M. Williams Millicent boot in light tan, $695, rmwilliams.com.au
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11. Levi’s Commuter 511 slim fit trousers, $159.95 levis.com.au 12. Trenery Tech utility field jacket, $299, trenery.com.au 13. Ray-Ban Aviator gradient sunglasses in bronze-copper, $210 ray-ban.com/australia 14. R.M. Williams Akubra in Avalon, $220 rmwilliams.com.au 15. Jac+Jack Cheston shirt in coated plaid, $240 jacandjack.com 16. Witchery Owen stripe socks, $12.95 witchery.com.au 17. Fossil Joe belt, $49, shop.davidjones.com.au 18. Minti Brrr crew, $54.95 wildandmini.com 19. Windsor Smith Pello boot in brown leather, $219.95 windsorsmith.com.au 20. Tailfeather Kookaburra bag in saddle tan, $1399 tailfeather.com.au
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SPIN ME ROUND Cycling… and singing? Georgia Rickard signs up for a fitness experience that gives her lungs a double workout
He’s not the only attraction, though. As Whitney Houston croons that she wants to dance with somebody, the group sings along politely and I deduce that karaoke spin is exactly what it sounds like: cycling and singing at the same time. But as we make our way through the best of ’70s disco and onto ’90s Madonna, muscles start to warm up – and inhibitions come down. By the time we’ve reached our Spice Girls finale I’m not only dripping with sweat –
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literally – but gasping for air between burning lungs and laughter. This is some of the best-worst singing I’ve ever heard. With no complicated choreography – you’re either seated or hovering – karaoke spin is a surprisingly legitimate workout. Cyclists simply pedal to the beat and, since the lights are low, the music loud and corny, and the lyrics are on a screen in front of you, it’s impossible not to end up warbling your lungs out. Result: a high heart
Try it yourself Regular spin karaoke classes are held at Flow Athletic, Sydney. Casual classes cost $35. flowathletic.com.au
rate, burning thighs and a smile so pervasive it conquers all thoughts of that bad day in the office. When it finishes there’s clapping and high fives, and I note that it’s the first time I’ve ever seen a workout finished like that. It will not be my last.
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KARAOKE SPIN? I look closer at the two words listed on the schedule and frown. Separately, those words make sense. But together? There have been some strange fitness concepts over the years, but this one sounds … off key. According to the internet, I’m way behind on the concept. Karaoke spin has been popping up at Northern Hemisphere fitness centres for the past three years and so, just like disco yoga, cardiolates and aqua pole dancing (yes, this is a thing) it was only a matter of time before it arrived in Sydney. And that’s how I find myself being bundled into a dark, windowless studio that feels like a nightclub, save for the several rows of bikes, and settling into a saddle alongside some 30 other wannabe songsters for my first spin and sing experience. Spin classes are not a favourite, so I’m here with a prechipped shoulder, but it’s hard not to be infected by the room’s anticipation. Especially when the instructor – who’s as enthusiastic as a puppy dog, and just as cute – jumps on stage. “Let’s do this!” he grins, and half the crowd swoons.
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A sunburnt country Full of natural textures and warmth, Pop & Scott’s interiors encapsulate contemporary Australian living
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POPPY LANE FROM POP & SCOTT The brainchild of Poppy Lane and Scott Gibson (pictured above), design studio Pop & Scott creates bespoke furniture and homewares. This setting (left), from their Byron Bay showroom, captures the duo’s blend of clean lines and earthy colour. How would you describe the Pop & Scott aesthetic? Our aesthetic is bold and confident, we often use circles and curved lines. Our furniture is classic with a modern edge. We think about how it feels and how it’s being used in context. It’s natural and unpolished, quite alive and naïve in a way, which is perhaps part of the charm. What does Modern Australian design mean to you? At its heart it’s functional and approachable. How do you bring nature into the home? We both love Australian timber. We use it for all our furniture and we like to keep it as natural as possible. We always fill our spaces with lush plants. What’s your current homewares obsession? We’re obsessed with handwoven Moroccan rugs and ceramicists such as Amy Leeworthy and Nicolette Johnson. popandscott.com
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Cheesy goodness
THE COMFORT FOOD WITH A CULT FOLLOWING, SOUTHERN-STYLE MAC AND CHEESE IS THE PERFECT MATCH FOR FRIED CHICKEN (OR JUST SCOFF IT ON ITS OWN) WORDS JUSTINE COSTIGAN
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ustralian chef Morgan McGlone has tried to take mac and cheese off the menu at his Southern US cooking-inspired Belles Hot Chicken restaurants, but his customers won’t have a bar of it. “There are some Belles where people get super upset if it’s not on the menu. I once took it off and people went crazy. They said, ‘Why did you take it off? That’s not cool!’” This humble dish – a combination of cooked pasta, cheese and creamy béchamel sauce – inspires slavish devotion and Morgan says Australians are obsessed. “A lot more people gravitate towards American [culture] rather than European,” he says. “[It’s] the music, the culture, the food. And a lot of chefs here are helping to facilitate this.” Plus there’s the timeless draw of nostalgia. “It’s all about the associations. It’s a homely, childhood dish,” he says. For a chef that’s helped transform the perception of mac and cheese in Australia, from oldfashioned comfort food to hot ‘dude-food’ dish, it’s surprising to learn that the simple recipe wasn’t a part of his own Australian childhood. Morgan discovered it while working in the US, first in the 1990s when he was based in Los Angeles and
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New York, then later when he lived in the southern states from 2010 to 2014. Time spent in the ‘home’ of mac and cheese opened his eyes to its place in the culture. “In the US it’s generally served with fried chicken or pork chops, but never barbecue,” he says. “And there’s bad mac and cheese too. The versions that come in a box: they’re not mac and cheese, they’re made of powders and cheese flavouring and they’re super processed.” Morgan approaches mac and cheese the same way he would have approached any dish in his fine-dining career. “It may be fast food but you can still treat it the same way you would in a restaurant and give it the same kind of respect.” That means quality ingredients, treated simply. While food purists may query the inclusion of processed cheese, Morgan is unapologetic. “It’s all about that classic American flavour that people love,” he says. And Morgan may take a fine dining approach to mac and cheese, but given its simplicity it’s an easy dish to make at home and adapt to your own tastes. “But if you’re going to make it, make it decadent,” he says. Find Belles Hot Chicken at five locations across Sydney and Melbourne. belleshotchicken.com
Mac & Cheese “This is the mac and cheese recipe I learnt to cook while working for Sean Brock at Husk Charleston in the US. It’s a real Southern-style mac and cheese that uses three types of cheese – smoked, sharp and processed – but you can substitute any of these for your personal favourites”. METHOD Heat milk, cream and béchamel (recipe right) in a heavy based pot. Bring to a simmer then turn to a low heat and add the cheeses and macaroni. Stir until cheese is melted and the ingredients are well combined. Season and serve. Garnish with parsley or paprika, if desired. BÉCHAMEL SAUCE Melt the butter in a heavy based pot. Whisk in flour until you have a smooth paste. Cook until golden. Add cream, milk and salt. Whisk until smooth. Lower heat and keep whisking until sauce is thick. TIP: Use up leftover béchamel by making a bulk batch of mac and cheese and freezing in portions, for a mac and cheese fix anytime.
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INGREDIENTS • 50ml milk • 50ml cream • 100g (1 cup) béchamel sauce • 25g smoked cheddar cheese, grated • 25g Gouda cheese, grated • 2 Kraft singles cheese slices (or equivalent), chopped • 250g large macaroni elbows (cooked to packet instructions) • Salt and pepper to taste • Chopped parsley or smoked paprika to garnish (optional)
BÉCHAMEL SAUCE Makes 1 ltr • 50g plain flour • 50g butter • 500ml milk • 250ml cream • Salt to taste
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Botanic interaction A HANDS-ON BEAUTY CLASS IN BALI OFFERS SURPRISING, NATURAL RESULTS WORDS RONAN O’CONNELL
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he setting of the workshop down a narrow backstreet just off Ubud’s main strip is basic – a large wooden table and two bench chairs beneath an air-conditioning vent. It seems an unlikely place to make my own beauty products, but flowers, fruit, powders and pieces of succulent are laid out on the table before me, ready to be transformed. Over the next 90 minutes, and for just $30, I’m going to make a basket-load of products, including body scrubs, face masks, sunscreen and shampoo. Ubud Botany Interactive’s enthusiastic teacher and owner is Dewi Rustini, a 28-year-
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39 old local with university degrees in biology, and botany and agriculture. She says Balinese women have long derived pride and pleasure from beautifying themselves using only what Mother Nature provides. It was only in the second half of the 20th century that Westernstyle cosmetics, enriched with chemicals, became widely available in Bali, Dewi says. The simple recipes she teaches her students are identical to those used by local women for generations. “When I was a kid I remember seeing women make products this same way in their homes,” Dewi says. She has run these classes for two years and
Balinese women long have derived pride and pleasure from beautifying themselves using only what Mother Nature provides also offers botany walks, using her seemingly boundless knowledge to guide tourists through the Ubud
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beauty products. In our class, we first make shampoo from scratch, finely chopping five hibiscus leaves, a three-centimetre-long piece of aloe vera and three flowers (ylangylang, magnolia and frangipani) and placing it all into a large metallic bowl containing 150 millilitres of water. “What do I do now?” I ask Dewi, rather cluelessly. Her direction is simple and her enthusiasm is infectious. I mash up the solution with my hands as instructed and squeeze the ingredients over and over until the water begins to froth and bubble. Then I pour the contents of the bowl through a sieve and a funnel into a bottle. Later that night this
I’ve created a face mask, which I apply that evening to make my weathered skin smoother and healthier shampoo leaves my hair shiny and fragrant. After another 10 minutes of slowly crushing together seven natural ingredients, I’ve created a face mask, which I apply that evening to make my weathered skin smoother and healthier. “That was actually very easy,” I tell Dewi. This also applied to the sunscreen, tiger balm and body scrub that
BALINESE FACE MASK AND BODY SCRUB INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp fresh white rice • 3cm slice of aloe vera • 5cm slice of avocado • 2 guava leaves • 1 small tomato, thinly sliced • 5g coffee powder • 5g cocoa powder METHOD Place the ingredients in a mortar bowl and use a pestle to grind them firmly but slowly, over and over, until you create a slightly coarse paste. Apply thickly as a mask, or use with water as a scrub.
followed. The sunscreen – a mix of aloe vera, avocado, coconut milk and coconut oil – is surprisingly effective, protecting me from the sun as my wife and I explore Ubud’s beautiful temples. As a rough-aroundthe-edges Australian man I thought I would be completely out of my element around beauty products. Perhaps I should have swallowed my machismo years ago – all of a sudden my skin looks good. Ronan O’Connell was a guest of Ubud Botany Interactive ubudbotany.com
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Working with children There’s a knack to discovering talent, making youngsters laugh and wrangling crying babies WORDS CATHERINE BEST
a national search, auditioning hundreds of kids, other times she’ll start with a small pool of known talent. Occasionally she will discover new talent, unearthing unknowns such as Alice Springs twins Tremayne and Trevon Doolan, who she recently cast in the soon-to-be released film Sweet Country. Anousha says talent stands out, and some children have the innate ability to interpret a
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You can’t teach kids how to act. They have it or they don’t script and embody a character. “You can’t teach kids how to act. They have it or they don’t,” she says. “You can give them skills on set and you can teach them certain techniques … but they’re not polished, they are what they are.” zarkesh.com.au
Magic moments It’s the golden rule of show business: never work with children or animals. But when you’re a magician with a fairy alter ego, and your stage pals are feathered and furred, anything goes. Lee Cohen has been enchanting little ones with magic shows for 25 years, helped by a menagerie (think rabbits, guinea pigs and birds) and a sprinkling of fairy dust. A second-generation magician, Lee started assisting her father with
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ehind every great child star is a great casting director, and for many young Australian actors that is Anousha Zarkesh. In her 25-year career, Anousha has cast scores of child (and adult) actors; notably Mia Wasikowska, whom she gave her first big break in the feature film Suburban Mayhem. “She was 15 at the time, that was her first (film) gig,” Anousha says. “(She was) a really smart, intelligent girl and she was quiet and composed, and had a stillness about her that was great for the role. Who would have thought that she would go on to great international success?” Anousha started her career working on Home and Away, casting the likes of Ryan Kwanten and Chris Egan, who have gone on to enjoy successful television careers in the US. She likens assembling a cast to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes it involves
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Magician Lee Cohen. INSET RIGHT: post-natal care nurse Tanis Dickson LEFT: Tremayne and Trevon Doolan on the set of Sweet Country. INSET LEFT: Casting director Anousha Zarkesh.
performances at children’s parties when she was eight. “With magic, what I became very aware of at an early age was how much of an impact it has on the audience,” Lee says. “The joy and everything it gives to an audience, that sense of wonder, the mystery that you see on their faces.” When she’s not pulling a rabbit out of her hat, Lee helps take magic to the masses as director of the Melbourne Magic Festival, overseeing about
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275 shows seen by more than 10,000 people. She also is the immediate past president of the Australian Institute of Magic, an industry hub that helps launch the careers of young magicians. Lee juggles her latest stage production, the Fairy Magic Show, with corporate gigs and event management roles. It’s a sweet life for a Melbourne girl who never quite grew out of fairy tales and make-believe. fairymagicshow.com
Sleep secrets Baby whisperer Tanis Dickson performs small feats of magic for parents – getting newborns to sleep in their first days. In her 50-year career, the trained mothercraft nurse has helped hundreds of families survive those first sleep-deprived weeks with her special brand of live-in post-natal care. For parents who can afford it ($500 per 24 hours is the going rate), Tanis brings calm and comfort to the cradle,
introducing a routinebased regimen and settling techniques to help everyone – especially first-time mums – adjust. “It’s about getting the baby started on a routine and it’s also about playtime and sleeping – getting them to self-settle a little bit,” says Tanis, who specialises in twins and fourth-trimester care (the first 12 weeks of life). Tanis’ services are in high demand, as anyone who’s ever brought home a bawling newborn can appreciate. She regularly works interstate and has attended celebrity clients in Singapore and the US. Often she is in hospital alongside new mums in the hours and days after birth. Other times she responds to desperate, impromptu calls for help. “Mums have gone home from hospital – babies don’t come with a set of instructions – and things just don’t work out,” Tanis says. “Usually we can get things back on track pretty quickly.”
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The sharing economy is giving wanderers access to experiences such as this High Country hike from startup Riparide. See page 79 for more.
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On the line CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Les Cook (right) and his mate barbecue Christmas lunch in Perth, sunset at the Naval Base Shacks, an empty line at a cottage in South Fremantle, Tina Hounslow hangs out footy tops in Kalgoorlie, a red-dust yard in Coolgardie, peering over the fence in Pemberton.
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Swinging in the sun Working-class families have holidayed at the Navel Base Shacks in Henderson on the outskirts of Perth since the 1930s.
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There she blows CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The King family in their Broome backyard, a fisherman’s shack on the Batavia Coast, hanging out in the Swan Valley, a windy day at Navel Base Shacks, a worker’s washing in the outback, a wetsuit in South Coogee. 51 Backyard life OPPOSITE – CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Beach gear at Burnside Organic Farm in Margaret River, Margaret River chooks, a Burrows family Christmas, lines in South Fremantle, a Hills Hoist in Margaret River, dog on the loose at the Navel Base Shacks.
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The backyard on the roof of The Art Gallery of WA during the 2000 WA Fringe Festival. BELOW: Good drying weather at the Naval Base Shacks.
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If you let them be who they are, they take such a pride in that around Australia, the clothesline is a casualty of urban density. Many of Frances’ most picturesque lines were spied in rural areas, where “time just seems to move more slowly” (she describes Margaret River as “an amazingly rich place full of clotheslines”). Frances’ collection grew thanks to chance encounters. “A lot of the time I was sent to places to photograph people, so I’d photograph them
then check out their clothesline,” she says. Soon, friends were calling her to report great lines. People were a little bemused but very open to letting Frances into their yards. “If you are passionate, people get really excited with you. If you let them be who they are, they take such a pride in that because you are taking an interest in what they’re about.” After the book launch, Frances received a flood of emails from strangers. “They wanted to express their story and nostalgia about their clotheslines... and what it always meant to them,” she says. “I guess this book is a slice of Australian culture.”
Perth-based photographer Frances Andrijich has an eye for the human element and unexpected humour of a scene. Over the course of a busy career, she has regularly shot for top publications and published 11 books. Consider the Clothesline is out now with Echo Publishing, RRP $24.95. echopublishing.com.au
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or Frances Andrijich, the image of her aunts and grandmother hanging laundry on the Hills Hoist defined childhood summers in Perth. Recreating the scene for an assignment, with a relative in a bra and petticoat pegging up underwear, sparked a photographic collection that culminated more than 20 years later in Consider the Clothesline, Frances’ ode to an unexpected icon. The silhouette of the Hills Hoist is ingrained in Australia’s collective subconcious as a symbol of surburban life. “The Hills Hoist became a signature for Australia, both the environment and the invention,” Frances says. “But people were just as quirky with their homemade ones.” The joys of air-dried laundry are taken for granted in a country with ample sun and space, so her collection evolved to take in clotheslines of all shapes. “They were always reflective of the people who were a bit quirky,” Frances says. “It became this telltale sign of people’s personalities.” Once a common sight
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M10 Leichhardt to Maroubra Junction The inner west suburb of Leichhardt, where I wait for the bus, feels like a big country town with its grand Victorian town hall and the greenery of Pioneers Park. The suburb is still a hub of all things Italian, so I’ve had a coffee at Bar Italia, where a sign above the counter warns ‘no skim, no soy, no decaf’, and admired the cakes at Mezzapica, where a celebratory giant cannoli, stuffed with smaller cannoli, has prime spot in the window display. Jumping on the M10 Metrobus, I have the clean and comfortable vehicle to myself. It heads into the city, weaving past Central and then Museum stations, where I decide to get off. Five minutes’ walk away is the Australian Museum, celebrating its 190th birthday this year. The museum mixes new and old, both in its style of building and approaches to display. Uncanny roaring sounds emanating from huge skeletons – some real, some fibreglass – startle small children (and adults) in the shadowy dinosaur gallery, and the Pukumani poles from the Tiwi Islands, in the First Australians Galleries, are very impressive ceremonial works. Back on board, the earthworks
for the forthcoming light rail are very noticeable along Anzac Parade. This street has an enviable choice of (mostly) Asian restaurants, so it's a great stop if you're feeling peckish. At the last bus stop, Maroubra Junction, there’s a shopping centre, but the real attraction here is Maroubra surf beach, just 25 minutes’ walk away. Take your swimmers and a towel or just watch the surfers from the beach. Highlight: At the delightfully eccentric Sinma Laksa House, a Singapore-Malaysian restaurant marooned on a roundabout on Anzac Parade, two elderly ladies sit trimming beans with scissors, and there’s a $9.80 lunch special. The rice with sour fish curry, crispy chicken and chilli beans is a bargain. The chicken comes with fried curry leaves and oatmeal. I ask the manager what the dish is called. "Oatmeal chicken," he says. Of course.
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From grunge to gracious M30 Sydenham to Spit Junction A trip on the M30 route between Sydenham and Spit Junction is a fascinating study in contrasts. The difference between the gritty surrounds of Sydenham and the leafy enclaves of Spit Junction is vast. Sound-strafed by descending aircraft, the streets surrounding Sydenham Station are full of car mechanic workshops, panel beaters and food manufacturers. But this industrial area 8km south of the CBD is on the cusp of change, with recent arrivals to the suburb including art studios, microbreweries, galleries, design studios and performance venues.
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Dubbed the Sydenham Station Creative Hub, it’s all part of a plan to support new businesses such as bars, cafés and restaurants to open in the neighbourhood, and it’s already working. At the other end of the route, Spit Junction in Mosman is a wealthy domain of magnificent Federation mansions, civic grandeur and designer shopping. But don't just ride from A to B – in between these two opposites lie some of Sydney’s most interesting neighbourhoods. My first stop after Sydenham is across from Newtown Station where King Street meets Enmore Road. Two of the hippest ‘high streets’ in Sydney, they are both full of inviting restaurants, cafés, bars, gelateria, and quirky shops. Do you need antique buttons from The Button Shop? Or perhaps a Panama hat from
Caramba? Order a piccolo latte and choose a window seat in one of the many cafés. It’s always entertaining to sit and watch the passers-by. Just before the bus leaves the CBD, don't miss taking a peek at Barangaroo Reserve, Sydney’s latest public park, named after a remarkable Cammeraygal woman. Unlike her husband Bennelong, who adopted Western dress and travelled to England, Barangaroo was critical of the new arrivals, even intervening when a convict was flogged for stealing her fishing gear. From the bus stop at Wynyard Station, head north on foot, about a 15-minute walk to this sculptured and landscaped reimagining of the original headland. My next driver is listening to a stream of '80s hits from a radio station called OMG while whizzing onto the Harbour Bridge in the bus-only lane. I hop off in Cremorne to admire the art deco Hayden Orpheum Movie Palace. My ride terminates at Military Road, Mosman, directly across from a piazza, home to Mosman Council and my lunch destination
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Bus basics Metrobuses (mostly red, sometimes blue) run 12 hours a day, seven days a week: every 10 minutes during peak periods, every 15 minutes during other times on week days, and every 20 minutes in the evening and on weekends. The approximate adult fare for the routes featured here is $4.50 for a single journey from end to end (more if you break your journey for a stop lasting longer than one hour).
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– the Fourth Village Providore, a fabulous Italian restaurant and food market, flower shop and cheese room. I walk off lunch by windowshopping in the leafy arcades of upmarket shops, but later head back to the other side of the tracks to check out the Camelot Lounge and Gasoline Pony, two live music venues on Marrickville Road that caught my eye from the bus window. Highlight: Mosman Art Gallery is home to the Balnave Gift, a trove of Australian Impressionist (and earlier) paintings with a local focus. Keep an eye out for key works by Arthur Streeton, Ethel Carrick Fox and Margaret Preston.
Cats, culture and cockatoos M52 Circular Quay to Parramatta Sydney, indeed modern Australia, started here at Circular Quay (aka Farm Cove – the adjacent Botanic Gardens began as a farm). The twin icons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House never disappoint. Why not join the fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the World Heritage-listed
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Opera House, and learn about the chequered history of this architectural wonder? Even the M52 bus stop on Alfred Street has a great view. The bus tacks its way through downtown, past grand 19th-century sandstone buildings and behemoths of steel and glass. I get off just past the Iron Cove Bridge with retail therapy in mind. My next driver is listening to a radio shock-jock. He finishes his shift at Ryde. I compliment the new driver on the grey and turquoise bus driver outfits, but another driver (who’s a passenger) complains how hard they are to iron. "Who can be bothered ironing?" a woman asks, and the jokes start to flow. The conversational camaraderie continues when a young woman taking her cat to the vet gets on. In Ryde I get off for lunch at Farsi, a Persian restaurant famous for its traditional charcoal-roasted meats. Parramatta is another great choice for lunch options, thanks to its status as a melting pot of ethnic diversity. An expansive ‘eat street’ flourishes along Church Street, not far from the bus/rail interchange. Parramatta is also the second oldest British settlement in Australia. Following a map from the visitor centre, I walk along a path by the river, past grand Georgian buildings, and see flocks
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of cockatoos grazing on newly mown grass. It’s an amazingly rural scene so close to office skyscrapers. At Old Government House (c. 1790), the ‘country home’ of 10 early governors, I end my day as it had begun – touring a World Heritagelisted grand house, both rich with history and in this case, stories of colonial Australia. Highlight: Sydney's only bargain mall with a harbour view, Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre specialises in outdoor and active wear, attracting frenzied sales queues.
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What to do Hop off the ferry and grab a coffee at café Societe Overboard, then head to the visitor’s centre. You can take a self-guided audio tour of the island, or book a guided tour and learn about crooked characters and the island’s convict history. If you’re feeling brave, try the haunted history night tour, held at dusk. Even if you’re not easily rattled, the guide’s tales and the eerie, derelict buildings are undeniably spooky. The tours are popular and subject to availability, so make sure you book in advance. Kids can collect
Historic convict cells. ABOVE: The view from the lawns of Biloela House.
If you’re feeling brave, try the haunted history night tour, held at dusk
activity booklets at the visitor centre, which will help them to explore the island and learn about its history. For active types, there’s a basketball court and tennis court (the latter overlooks the Harbour Bridge). On the upper part of the island you’ll also find Biloela House, which is home
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hether you’re a local looking for an escape from city life or a visitor wanting a unique experience, Cockatoo Island is a must-do. Just a short ferry ride from Sydney’s CBD, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island has a wide range of attractions and activities on offer, including historical landmarks, art exhibitions, ghost tours and waterfront cafés – not to mention the opportunity to camp in the middle of the world’s most famous harbour. Cockatoo Island has a rich, diverse and sometimes dark history. In 1839, it was turned into a penal establishment for convicts, then later became a reform school for wayward girls. At the turn of the century, a naval dockyard was built, beginning a long maritime history, until the dockyard closed in the early 1990s. Cockatoo Island sat dormant for a decade before being revitalised by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust and opened to the public in 2007. Since then, it has hosted exciting events from art festivals and exhibitions, including the Biennale of Sydney, to a skateboarding competition and concerts.
• Angelina Jolie’s 2014 film Unbroken was filmed on Cockatoo Island. Remnants from the set can still be seen in various spots. • Cockatoo Island was originally named Waremah by the Eora people of Sydney’s coastal region.
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to Shipyard Stories, a free photographic exhibition. Fancy a bite? Head to Societe Overboard or the Marina Café and Bar (open at weekends). There are also plenty of spots to have a picnic or barbecue (you can pre-order a barbecue pack from the café). When night falls, head to the open fire pit to toast marshmallows and chat with other visitors.
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...there’s nothing like falling asleep to the sounds of the waves lapping the shoreline Where to stay Although the 18-hectare island can be easily explored within a day, staying overnight is an experience well worth putting on your bucket list. There’s a choice
of accommodation, including basic camping, waterfront glamping, self-contained harbour view apartments, a cute and quirky fire station studio and two beautifully restored four-bedroom heritage houses. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, the camping offers a truly unique experience – there’s nothing like falling asleep to the sounds of the waves lapping the shoreline, and waking up to watch the ferries and kayakers glide past in the dawn light. The campground’s excellent amenities
include hot showers, toilets and a large kitchen. Prices start from $45 a night for BYO-tent camping, camping packages from $89 and $150 for waterfront glamping packages (sleeps two). For a little more comfort, two-bedroom apartments start from $370 a night, or for large groups the heritage houses start at $595 a night.
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Scenic waterfront campsites. BELOW: The two-bedroom Garden Apartment.
You can catch the ferry to Cockatoo Island from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, as well as from wharves along the F3 Parramatta River ferry route. The first ferry from Circular Quay to Cockatoo Island leaves at 6.15am from Monday to Friday and 6.45am on Saturday, Sunday and on public holidays, and runs approximately every half hour. The last ferry from the island back to Circular Quay leaves at 11.10pm daily. You can also get there by private boat, kayak or water taxi. The visitor centre is open 10am to 4pm daily. For more information visit cockatooisland.gov.au
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Cabaret cool In the dim, disco-balled confines of Nguoi Sai Gon, a regular crowd gathers several nights a week around a small stage, where women clad in áo dài, or traditional Vietnamese dress, croon into the microphone, accompanied by acoustic guitar. The cabaret-style
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It would be easy to confuse Nguoi Sai Gon for a genuine 1960s establishment if it weren’t for the technology. Amid renditions of Vietnamese classics, younger patrons Instagram performances, while the owner broadcasts the evening program via Facebook Live, reaching out to old Saigon enthusiasts around the world.
set-up draws not only those who recall the heyday of nhac vàng, a genre which flourished in Saigon during the 1960s and ’70s, but also hip, young residents curious about the music of their parents’ era.
Fast forward a couple of decades and you’ll arrive at Saigon80s. Decked out in a combination of simple, wooden furniture and retro-patterned cushions, this modest, one-room café pays tribute to an uncertain period in Vietnamese history – the decade whose economic policies gave rise to the development of today. While its retro space presents visitors with an authentic view of ’80s-style Vietnamese décor, it’s worth noting that Saigon80s’ owner, Ngo Thuy Quyen, was born in 1990. The daughter of a journalist and an actress, Ngo Thuy grew up surrounded by old books and photographs. Her mother’s stories, too, informed the young Saigon native’s conception of the vintage café.
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o Chi Minh City is a metropolis on the move. At any given hour, on any given street, motorbikes bob and weave between an ever-growing sea of four-wheeled vehicles. The sound of jackhammers on concrete has become a daily feature of the city’s soundscape. The old is making way for the new. Vietnam’s frenzied southern hub has changed dramatically, charging into the future on a wave of fastpaced urban development and economic growth. While this bodes well for Vietnam and its people, for every modern skyscraper or sleek shopping mall that sprouts from the city’s downtown streets, a historical building disappears. In the midst of this ongoing transformation, the culture and history of Ho Chi Minh City – still known to many as Saigon – is fading into the shadows. However, among the city’s younger generation – a smart, entrepreneurial, and tech-savvy bunch – the spirit of Sài Gòn xa, or “old Saigon”, is alive and well. From local cafés to retail shops and performance venues, young Saigonese are bringing a vintage vibe to the fore.
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“My mother told me, at that time, the people in your neighbourhood were important,” Ngo Thuy says. “At every café, in every restaurant that served neighbourhood customers, (the owners) knew their faces, their names, their preferences. They knew how to prepare an order exactly to that person’s liking. “Customers would come in and they didn’t need to say anything, only sit down and the owner would bring out the correct order for each customer.” From these memories, Ngo Thuy has strived to flash-freeze the ’80s in her tiny space, sticking strictly to the old-school aesthetics of her favourite decade. Though an eclectic mix of contemporary hits and old Vietnamese classics come over the airwaves, this charming throwback manages to stay true to its roots.
Modern muse Other young entrepreneurs are striving to reignite the city’s past with a dose of modern innovation. By combining old Saigon aesthetics and contemporary fashion sense, Tiny Ink managing director Hoang Quyen has made waves throughout Vietnam with her avant-garde line of women’s clothing. Apart from the shop’s more Western items, Hoang’s contemporary take on the traditional Vietnamese áo dài reimagines its classical form – a long, fitted garment accompanied by loose pants – swapping long sleeves and high
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Elsewhere in the city, artist Le Hien Minh and her husband, Gregory Jewett, have assembled a refined collection of antiques, including furniture, lighting, homewares and unique art objects. While their shop, Antique Street, stocks vintage items sourced from around the globe, its location on Le Cong Kieu, the city’s go-to street for antiques, gives a nod to the spirit of old Saigon in its carefully curated selection of goods. “Antique Street definitely draws inspiration from the eclectic nature of the shops on Le Cong Kieu Street,” Le Hien says. “Part of the appeal of visiting an antique shop is the possibility of finding a treasure. We love that idea.” “Saigon has changed quite a bit over the past several years and will continue to change even more rapidly,” she says. “These changes seem to be fuelled by the young generation’s curiosity and a desire to be part of a global community.”
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Table talk The Old Compass Café is also doing its part to preserve facets of the city’s culture. Ever since Dang Duong and her business partner Mark Bowyer, founder of the South-East Asia-focused travel website Rusty Compass, opened this charming, hidden café last year, it has become a hub for curious travellers and residents, hosting regular talks on the history and culture of Saigon with authors, architects and historians. So far, these conversations, held in English, have been a success. From presentations on Vietnamese modernist architecture to the history of Vietnam’s railways, Old Compass events regularly pack in a full house, sometimes even prompting a second event to meet the city’s growing demand. “Our customers really enjoy it,” Dang says. Such talks may remain few and far between in Saigon venues, but Dang believes the
Details A great place to meet Old Compass events regularly pack in a full house popularity of these events will grow among the city’s expat community and local Vietnamese. “A lot of Vietnamese learn (about local history), and Vietnamese who study overseas, they realise about the heritage and the value of history that is irreplaceable. I think that’s a very positive movement.” As the city continues to race toward modernisation, this movement among young, entrepreneurial residents may be its best bet for preserving old Saigon. Though the architecture may disappear, the fashions may fade, and the once laid-back energy of the past may give way to a more chaotic environment, Sài Gòn xa lives on in the quieter corners of the city, just waiting to be discovered.
Nguoi Sai Gon 9 Thai Van Lung, District 1 Find Nguoi Sai Gon on Facebook Saigon80s 9/8 Truong Quyen, District 3 Find Saigon80s on Facebook Antique Street 38 Le Cong Kieu, District 1 Find Antique Street Saigon on Facebook Tiny Ink 194 Hai Ba Trung, District 1 tinyink.com.vn Old Compass 3rd floor, 63/11 Pasteur, District 1 Find Old Compass Cafe on Facebook
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collars for daring necklines and, sometimes, no sleeves at all. The shop owner has also been known to pair short pants, full skirts and other unorthodox items with the áo dài’s traditional top. The result is a bright, colourful leap beyond the fashion of 1960s Saigon, taking inspiration from the era’s innovative áo dài designs. Hoang is helped by local artists, who hand-paint vibrant patterns onto each piece. Her goal is to create one-of-a-kind garments that connect fashion-forward Saigonese with beautiful Vietnamese artwork. “I want to bring art closer to the people,” Hoang says. “We don’t follow the traditional áo dài form because creative people don’t copy an old design,” she continues. “We must do something new, different.”
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VIETNAM IS HOME to some pretty spectacular beaches across its 3400km of coastline, but, until now, these relatively quiet idylls have been dwarfed by big-city cultural and historic attractions. However, with Jetstar offering direct flights to
Ho Chi Minh City from Melbourne and Sydney this month*, planning a beach holiday in Vietnam has never been easier. Here are three top beach destinations to head to, all accessible via connecting Jetstar Pacific flights.
Suoi Tranh Waterfall on Phu Quoc island. TOP: Lazy days on the beautiful beaches of Phu Quoc. ABOVE: Traditional fishing boats on Phu Quoc. LEFT: Local seafood on Phu Quoc.
The popular Phu Quoc island, off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand, is famous for its attractive white-sand beaches and the wide range of resorts that lace their way along Long Beach, on the western side of the island. Those hankering for a relaxing holiday can book themselves into one of the many fivestar resorts to feast on local seafood and indulge in luxurious massages. If you’re after a more actionpacked getaway, then rent a motorbike and explore the island’s coastline, with Ong Lang and Vung Bau among the more scenic beach destinations. The Suoi Tranh Waterfall is about a 10-minute drive outside of the main town Duong Dong, and is a quiet spot for birdwatching, picnicking and hiking. Sao Beach offers turquoise waters and many tourists finish the day here with a tipple at the nearby Paradiso Beach Club. Flight time from HCMC: One hour, five minutes
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Beach buzz NHA TRANG You don’t go to Nha Trang to escape the hordes, but you do go to enjoy the buzzing atmosphere and stunning scenery of the bay with its mountain backdrop. The clean, sandy beaches are among the most attractive in Vietnam and tourists swarm here for the amusement parks, mud baths, shopping and family-friendly vibe. The main beach runs along Tran Phu Street and is backed by an attractive promenade with shops and restaurants that come to life at night. And when (and if) you feel as if you can’t possibly take another day of relaxing on the beach, head to the nearby ancient Po Nagar temple complex of Cham Towers, which are still used for worship by Cham, Chinese and Vietnamese Buddhists. Flight time from HCMC: One hour, 10 mins
TOP: Palm trees line the beach at Quy Nhon. ABOVE: Beach beds at resort town Nha Trang. LEFT: Traditonal fishing boats on the coast at Quy Nhon.
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A coastal city in Binh Dinh Province in central Vietnam, Quy Nhon is one of the country’s sleepier beachside destinations. The coastal city still attracts fewer tourists than the big-name resort towns, such as Nha Trang. Quy Nhon was built around its fishing industry and many traditional, brightly coloured fishing boats still bob in the waters. The most attractive stretch of coast is Quy Hoa Beach. Take a short stroll from here to the hillside tomb of the famous Vietnamese mystical poet, Han Mac Tu, who died in 1940. Quy Nhon also offers a new promenade that runs the length of the city’s 5km beach. Dozens of nearby open-air restaurants with ocean views serve up seafood caught by local fishermen. Also worth checking out is Bai Xep Cove, a chilled little hub of beach shacks and low-key restaurants 12km south of the centre. Flight time from HCMC: One hour, 10 mins
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isruptive used to be a dirty word. If you brought home a school report brandishing the term, it was straight to the naughty corner. These days though, disruption is the name of the game – and nowhere more so than the travel industry. Ever since Airbnb bounded onto the scene in 2008, closely followed by Uber, nimble-fingered entrepreneurs have been shaking up the travel space. The sharing economy has revealed a brave new world of tourism opportunities, reimagining where we stay, how we get there, and what we do once we arrive. In Australia and New Zealand, homegrown visionaries have put their own spin on collaborative consumption, facilitating peer-to-peer sharing for everything from surfboards to ski lodges. Isn’t it time you rethought the way you travel too?
Home away from home Since launching in Joe Gebbia’s San Francisco apartment in 2008, Airbnb has thrown the traditional accommodation model out the window. Now operating in 65,000 cities across 191 countries, Airbnb boasts three million listings, from beach shacks in Costa Rica to chateaux in France. The premise is simple:
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hosts list their available space, whether that’s a spare couch or a fourbedroom house, then travellers enquire and book directly. Cleaning fees, security bonds and peer reviews provide protection for both host and guest. Jetstar recently teamed up with Airbnb, making it even easier to book your next getaway.
On the open road Fancy a road trip, rather than a fixed abode? Take a peek at Australian website Camplify. Inspired by childhood memories of caravanning, Justin Hales recognised a gap in the market for recreational vehicle (RV) rental. “As a kid, we went caravanning for almost every holiday, and my extended family would take up an entire row in the caravan park,” Justin says. “My wife and I had done lots of overseas travel and wanted to explore more of Australia, but she wasn’t too keen on staying in a tent, so we looked at caravanning instead.” Justin’s lightbulb moment came when he noticed the number of caravans sitting idle in his neighbourhood. Most of Australia’s 500,000-odd RVs are used just six weeks of the year, so Justin devised a way to use these vans collecting cobwebs. With the help of the NRMA Jumpstart Accelerator Program, Camplify was born in 2015, connecting
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but also mates hiring a campervan to get away for the weekend.” Popular destinations include Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Melbourne and surrounds, and the coast of NSW, from Bega to Byron Bay. And don’t let the thought of towing a 20-foot van put you off – most hosts will happily set up the van in your chosen location. “The Camplify experience doesn’t fit into one standard box. Our hosts and hirers can have a chat and decide what works for both parties,” Justin says. “At its heart, the collaborative economy is about those shared experiences, not just an exchange of goods.”
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Sleep in a teepee at the beach with Riparide, another unique Riparide option, rent a bike in a cycle-mad city with Melbourne Bike Share, Riparide founder Marlon Law, hit the road with a caravan from Camplify.
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RV owners with travellers around Australia. Now valued at $10 million, this start-up lists 1200 RVs from $280 a week for a camper trailer to $2100 for a luxury motorhome. “People who haven’t been campers are now looking for different ways to travel. They want to have a camping experience without the expensive equipment and initial outlay,” Justin says. Camplify is proving popular not just during holiday periods, but also around sporting events and music festivals. “It’s a real mix of people: we have families with kids over the school holidays,
Another Australian start-up putting its stamp on the local travel space is Riparide. Its founder Marlon Law grew up in the Victorian coast town of Jan Juc, near Torquay, splitting his time between ocean and mountains. “A connection to the outdoors is in my DNA, and once you have that connection, it’s all about picking up different tools to harness that relationship, whether it’s a surf board or a pair of skis,” Marlon says. As the son of Quiksilver co-founder John Law, an entrepreneurial spirit runs in his blood. Marlon launched Riparide as a way of
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ABOVE: Vidhi Patel of Home Fresh is one of many home cooks sharing their dishes on start-up FoodByUs. TOP: Sharing a meal with new friends at an EatWith dinner.
you need to facilitate your adventure,” says Marlon.
Come dine with me If we’re sharing our beds and our surfboards, why not our food, too? In the US, meal-sharing sites such as Feastly connect keen home cooks with hungry travellers. Diners can browse by location, date and cuisine to brunch in Brooklyn, or join a Filipino pop-up dinner in Portland. Now operating in 200 cities around the world,
including Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, EatWith works in a similar way, as foodies open their private kitchens for communal dinners and cooking classes. Australian FoodByUs offers a more grass-roots approach, as cooks list their specialties for pick up or delivery. Ideal for those who don’t have access to a kitchen but still crave a home-cooked meal, FoodByUs is a multicultural marketplace for everything from bagels to Brazilian banquets, providing a snapshot of a city’s underground food scene.
Need wheels? Getting around has never been easier, thanks to the rise of ride-sharing apps such as Uber, carsharing services like GoGet, and community bike initiatives including Melbourne Bike Share and Brisbane’s CityCycle. If you have wheels and
Rethinking ride-sharing Uber is trialling driverless cars in Pittsburgh, while Dubai has its sights firmly on the future with the impending launch of the world’s first hover-taxis. Time-poor travel hacks Savvy travellers will use Airtasker and Freelancer for their most mundane chores, from planning itineraries to cleaning holiday rentals and even waiting in line for theatre tickets. Time out for Fido Four-legged family members won’t be sent off to the kennel anymore, as pet-sitting platforms offer hosted accommodation for cats and dogs.
fancy earning a bit of extra cash as you drive, sign up with MeeMeep to act as a courier, ferrying goods around town or across the country. In the sharing economy, travel truly has become a two-way street.
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connecting like-minded travellers with back-tonature accommodation and experiences. “We want to inspire people to reconnect with nature, to encourage adventurous living,” Marlon explains. “As children, we’re natural explorers, but as we get older we slowly lose that spirit. I want to get people to question their routine, to be spontaneous and to feel more alive.” Trawl through Riparide’s 400 Victorian listings and you’ll discover a host of out-ofthe-box escapes, from a sky tent strung between trees to cliff-side camping in Mt Buffalo National Park. More sedate options include ski lodges, beachside teepees and riverfront cabins. There’s a swag of experiences too, such as fly fishing, kayaking and mountain biking tours, plus surfing lessons and board hire. “We offer everything
According to Deloitte’s 2015 Review of the collaborative economy in NSW, 53 per cent of Australians have participated in the sharing economy, and 63 per cent plan to do so in the future. The sharing economy is here to stay, but what’s next for the fast-paced travel space?
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feedback... has been “awesome” little bit quirky.” The feedback from families who have stayed in the house has been “awesome” says Lucy. And even if she’s on the other side of the world, she quickly responds to queries and is not concerned about potential damage. “We put anything precious away,” she says. At Christmas, Lucy leaves a tree up in the house and guests are free to make use of anything in the pantry and kitchen. She always leaves milk, bread and a bottle of wine. “We want them to walk in and just relax.” The home is listed for a few
weeks a year, whenever Lucy and her family are heading off on their own travels. And being part of Airbnb has added benefits. “We use the income to help pay for our own travel and for spending on the home – we want it to look its best.” Although Lucy stays with family on her UK trips she’s keen to make more use of the great options for family travel on Airbnb. “It will be my first port of call,” she says.
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MULTI-GENERATIONAL travel is growing, and why not? With everyone leading busy lives, planning a holiday where the whole family from grandparents to grandchildren, siblings and more can catch up, is a trend that’s here to stay. But where to stay when you’re bringing a crowd? If you need a kitchen, space for the kids to play and the insights that only a local host can offer, then booking a home away from home may be the perfect holiday option. Airbnb offers family-size homes around the world, giving travelling families the space they need to stretch out and relax at their holiday destination. Lucy Russell is an Airbnb host who lists her large family home in Sydney’s northern beaches on Airbnb whenever her own brood makes the trek back to family in the UK. “We’re in a pretty nice part of Sydney, you can walk to the beach,” she says. “I have four children so it’s very much set up for families. We pitch it as a family home, it’s not perfect, it’s a
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Nothing says Melbourne like a laneway. Unlike many places in the world, wandering down a dark alley is generally the first thing a local will recommend – it’s there you’ll discover the latest hole-in-the-wall bar, acclaimed basement restaurant or one-of-a-kind boutique. So arm yourself with Google maps and go get lost.
Down Crossley Street, you’ll discover the flagship store of jewellery designer Lucy Folk. A professional goldsmith, Lucy’s coveted designs (seen on Beyoncé, no less) include eyecatching sunglasses, bespoke friendship bands, bling eyewear chains and gem-encrusted rings. Also on Crossley is Marietta Marlow’s ladylike designs at Blonde Venus, and the haute couture collections of Madam Virtue & Co.
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FLINDERS LANE Flinders is perhaps the best known of Melbourne’s laneways. Here, some of Victoria’s best craftspeople are represented at Craft, a basement-level gallery and retail space with a treasure trove of accessories, homewares and crafts. Welldressed men will love the highend streetwear at the original Incu store, while women can duck into Green With Envy for Australian and international designer brands.
CATHEDRAL ARCADE In Cathedral Arcade, off Flinders Lane, find on-trend, Melbourne-made womenswear at Kuwaii, and the effortless colour blocking of fellow local Obus. Take a detour off Little Collins into Royal Arcade and climb the stairs to Somewhere – an airy space with a Scandinavian aesthetic that complements brands such as Resteröds, Royal Republiq and Just Female. Duck down Driver Lane, a tiny, pedestrian-only strip off Little Bourke, for the
A city of sport If there’s one thing Melbourne loves more than a laneway, it’s sport. And the Victorian home of sports is the venerable MCG. If you need a break from shopping, or have a sports-mad companion in need of distraction, take the footbridge from Birrarung Marr and embark on a tour of the ‘G, as it’s fondly known, or soak up Aussie sporting history at the National Sports Museum.
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SOUTHERN BELLES The Yarra River is the dividing line in a cultural war that has raged for as long as Melbourne has been home to hipsters. On the south side, Chapel Street runs like a ribbon through the suburbs of South Yarra, Prahran and Windsor. Along its length and down the side streets in the Chapel Street precinct, shoppers will discover a host of big names, and a few surprises.
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PRAHRAN You’ll need to venture off Chapel to find some of Prahran’s most interesting stores. Next to Art Series Hotel The Cullen, The Cool Hunter lives up to its name by gathering an eclectic range of homewares, accessories, furniture and art with impeccable taste. Down the road, Wootten Leather crafts premium leather into covetable weekend bags and bespoke footwear. Greville Street’s place in the cool stakes has risen and fallen over the years, but its star is now firmly on the rise. Thumb through local artwork at Signed and Numbered print shop, or the iconic vinyl collection at Greville Records. Stylish skaters can add to their wardrobe at Brick and Mortar Supply men’s store. ArtBoy Gallery specialises in the big and bold, with surprisingly affordable pieces. Don’t let the small size of Lunar fool you; it has floor-to-ceiling great jewellery and homewares.
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TOP TO BOTTOM: Australian designers off Chapel Street, colourful pieces at ArtBoy Gallery, hot new South Yarra venue Gilson.
As you pass the border of Prahran into Windsor, the vibe shifts slightly; from yoga and health food to rockabilly and retro. Find a rotating range of independent fashion labels at Design a Space, or zany retro gems at Shag. Make sure to visit Bromley & Co, the spacious gallery of artist and collector extraordinaire David Bromley and his fashion designer wife Yuge, to get an insight into the couple’s incredible eye for interiors.
Eat streets South Yarra is emerging as one of Melbourne’s culinary hotspots, drawing a conga line of exciting young chefs. Once you’re all shopped out, try Nick Stanton’s smart-casual diner Ramblr, Atlas Dining’s globetrotting tasting menu, or European café-cum-restaurant Gilson. Watch this space for highly anticipated openings including Harvest, helmed by ex-European head chef Tim Martin, and the new grill from Scott Pickett of Estelle, St Crispin and Pickett’s Deli fame.
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Label lovers can burn a hole in their wallet fast at the South Yarra end of Chapel Street. Zimmermann, Scanlan Theodore, Alice McCall, Sass & Bide, Manning Cartell, Aje – the gang’s all here. Don’t miss the luxurious metallic-tinged leather bags and accessories at A-ESQUE, the latest project from Melbourne designer and Mimco founder Amanda BriskinRettig. Check out the fruits of another Australian success story at Dinosaur Designs across the road.
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NORTHSIDE STYLE What Shoreditch is to London and Williamsburg is to New York, so are Collingwood and Fitzroy to Melbourne. The inner north is Melbourne’s self-proclaimed home of the hip.
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Street’s grungy cousin Smith Street forms the border of Fitzroy and Collingwood. Happy Valley is a one-stop shop for coffee-table books, accessories, homewares and design. Somebuddy Loves You stocks a carefully curated range of cult Australian and New Zealand clothing brands. Pick up a rare vinyl at The Searchers or Plus Seven Records, and get lost in the treasure trove of vintage threads at Vintage Garage and collector’s homewares at Smith Street Bazaar. Close your eyes and decorate your dream innercity pad with the mid-century furniture at Angelucci 20th Century and Modern Times, then source some art to hang on those walls at Junior Space, a not-for-profit gallery and retail space for local artists.
GERTRUDE STREET Running between Brunswick and Smith Streets is one of Melbourne’s most interesting little shopping strips. You’ll always find the perfect gift at design store Third Drawer Down, along with a dozen things you never knew you needed but now can’t do without. Pickings and Parry has sourced highquality menswear from around the world. Top it off with some one-off millinery from Smart Alec Hatters. The Standard Store stocks men’s and women’s wear that would make you the envy of even the best dressed in Paris and New York.
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The place to be seen TOP TO BOTTOM: Dining on Brunswick Street, Pickings and Parry on Gertrude Street, Melbourne Watch Company’s Carlton showroom.
With timepieces such as the Collins, the Hawthorn and the Parkville, take home a bit of Melbourne with a watch from the Melbourne Watch Company. Since launching its first design, the Flinders, in 2013, the Melbourne Watch Company has grown in leaps and bounds, and now lays claim to a spacious showroom in Carlton (incidentally the name of another of the brand’s watches).
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The main artery of Fitzroy, Brunswick Street is a busy throng of shops, bars and restaurants. Dress like a local (in head to toe black) with the help of Australian brands Kloke and Alpha60. Pick up a new pair of jeans at the Neuw Service Store or Nobody Denim or shoot off down Johnston Street for Limb the Label. If you’re feeling inspired by your Melbourne sojourn, pick up some bolts from The Fabric Store and get creative.
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A trip to Melbourne isn’t complete without a visit to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground
NATIONAL SPORTS MUSEUM Australia’s largest sporting collection is housed in the National Sports Museum at the MCG. This contemporary space boasts interactive zones for visitors of all ages, 3D holograms of sporting stars like Shane Warne, and memorabilia from some of our country’s biggest sporting heroes. Ranging across the Olympics, AFL, Cricket, horseracing, and much more, the National Sports Museum cannot be missed! This winter, play, cheer and enjoy all the action of an AFL game with a visit to the National Sports Museum with Sunday Funday! The MCG is offering families an unmatchable experience this year with kids under 15 given FREE entry to the National Sports Museum when in event mode before AFL games on Sundays. Plus up to 50% OFF National Sports Museum event mode admission for adults going to AFL games. Head to mcg.org.au/nsm for the latest activities. T&C’s apply.
MCG TOURS Nothing can match the tradition and heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Open inside Gate 3 every day, the MCG tour is a must for all visitors. Take a guided tour behind the scenes of the MCG including visits to the famous MCC Long Room, a walk on the hallowed arena, player change rooms, cricket viewing rooms, the Ron Casey Media Centre, the MCC Library and so much more. Ranked as one of the top things to do in Melbourne on TripAdvisor, your visit to Melbourne is incomplete without a visit to the largest stadium in Australia, the mighty MCG! Head to mcg.org.au/tours for more details.
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MALL LIFE The new breed of Melbourne malls are fashion, dining and entertainment hubs, all brought together in architect-designed spaces.
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More than 200 stores encompass everything from the high-end to the high-street
EMPORIUM One of the most recent additions to the Melbourne mall family, Melbourne Emporium links the David Jones and Myer Bourke Street stores to Melbourne Central. More than 200 stores encompass everything from the high-end to the high-street – from Coach and Dion Lee to Topshop and UNIQLO. One of Emporium’s biggest drawcards is its worldclass food courts. Reflecting the multicultural Melbourne CBD, shoppers can try Din Tai Fung’s cult Taiwanese dumplings, pick up a souvlaki at Jimmy Grants or eat their way around Tokyo at Tetsujin.
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In recent years, many suburban Melbourne malls have received full-scale makeovers to become major retail destinations. Doncaster Westfield, a glossy mall in Melbourne’s east, offers a blend of luxury shopping and familiar brands. For that perfect outfit or a wardrobe overhaul, an in-house team of professional stylists is on call. Highpoint in Maribyrnong has undergone major renovations to attract big-name brands out west, and now has more than 500 stores to its name.
Bargain time Bargain hunters can treat themselves at Melbourne’s outlet shops. Shopping tours are a popular option, helping shoppers cover more territory and take advantage of local knowledge. The Bargain and Bubbles tour from Melbourne Shopping Experiences offers flexible full-day tours of Melbourne’s best-value outlets, warehouses and pop-up shops, led by an experienced Shopaholic Melbourne Tour Host. The company also offers vintage tours and Australianboutique tours with the aid of your own personal stylist.
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This mega mall in Malvern East is the largest retail space in the Southern Hemisphere. ‘Chaddy’, as it’s fondly known, houses around 500 stores under its domed-glass roof – it can take a compass to stay on course. Most of the major luxury brands are represented, from Celine and Chanel, to Jimmy Choo and Prada. Australian designers are also represented with boutiques by Carla Zampatti, Skin and Threads, Camilla and more. Stores-within-a-store include a huge David Jones, Myer, Zara, H&M and Gap. The free shuttle bus at Federation Square is an easy way to get there.
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Shopping tours for every style Melbourne Shopping Experiences offers a variety of small group, specialist shopping tours including bespoke, private tours of Australian designer boutiques with a personal stylist, tours of Melbourne’s best hard to find outlet shops or vintage clothing stores, and bespoke corporate tours Go to melbourneshoppingexperiences.com.au or call 03 8822 4568
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The best places to rest and revive during your Melbourne retail adventure MELBOURNE CBD Top off a city laneway-shopping spree by laying your head at a laneway hotel. Book a sleek, Manhattan-style suite at the Adelphi on Flinders Lane (don’t skip a swim in the rooftop pool) or one of the playful rooms at Ovolo on Little Bourke. In a nod to Melbourne’s many hidden watering holes, the new QT Hotel has its very own alleyway nook in Hot Sauce Laneway Bar. For a truly unique night’s rest, kip in a luxury vintage Airstream plonked on a grungy rooftop at Notel – you can’t get much more Melbourne than that. SOUTH Southside, the Art Series group has not one, but two beautiful properties. The Olsen, South Yarra, is inspired by the colourful abstract landscapes of artist John Olsen. Check out the glass-sided swimming pool overlooking Chapel Street. Prahran’s The Cullen, named for Sydney-born contemporary artist Adam Cullen, boasts CBD views and a branch of legendary city dumpling spot HuTong. NORTH Fitzroy and Collingwood are perfect for seeking out a boutique stay – the year-round appeal of the inner north means there are plenty of options from the budget to the luxe. The Aero House is a threestorey townhouse in a great location and includes a rooftop barbecue area with city views. It sleeps up to six and the property also allows fur babies. The District Apartment Hotel on Argyle Street, Fitzroy, offers spacious one- and two-bedroom rooms with all the mod cons. Check out Airbnb and other online booking services for more great options.
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are like self-seasoned greens thanks to their saline environments,” Peter says. At Harvest, expect a side of education with your courses – Peter and Bret are happy to oblige. There’s also an onsite deli and bakery that uses a 107-year-old Scotch oven. Nearby in Brunswick Heads, Fleet has a reputation as big as the restaurant is tiny. It seats 22 (on Tasmanian oak stools by local cabinet maker Martin Johnston) in a cosy, living roomlike setting. The menu, delivered by just four staff, offers supersophisticated dining. Poolside restaurant Paper Daisy at boutique hotel Halcyon House draws a crowd in its own right. Chef Ben Devlin,
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the paperbark-grilled fish with sugarloaf and seaweed is renowned. Sommelier Hiro Okubo curates a wine list second to none – a favourite is the Field Blend from local Jilly Wines, made with 13 different grape varietals. Just further north, on the Tweed Coast in Kingscliff, Taverna is a Greek-inspired modern restaurant with an
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Fresh produce, passionate farmers and some of the country’s best chefs create food experiences to increasingly rival those in major cities, and there’s something to be said for being able to walk from the beach to a degustation meal without taking off your flip-flops. Fifteen minutes’ drive from Byron Bay, the historic Newrybar village offers a small handful of artisanal craft and homewares shops and the award-winning restaurant Harvest. Here, forager and food researcher Peter Hardwick works closely with executive chef Bret Cameron to bring the concept of farm-to-table and coast-to-table to life. Though there are a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner menus every day, the real drawcard is midweek. At Wild Harvest on Wednesdays, see Bret plating up experimental dishes using Peter’s latest foraged fare. Guests can start with a handcrafted cocktail (try an Aussiestyle negroni with native garnishes made with local Brookie’s dry gin, distilled with 18 native botanicals) and a platter of oysters on the front verandah. For dinner, expect coastal or riverside succulents such as the subtle banana-like flavour of samphire or peppery sea rocket with your kangaroo steak or Balmain bug. “(These succulents)
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ocean view that’s ideal for a long lunch. White-linen tablecloths offset the beach vibe with a finedining feel. From Greekstyle beef tartare to fried local squid and a 16-hour roasted pumpkin dish, the menu champions Greek flavours with heed to seasonal, local ingredients – presented on Grit ceramics (based in nearby Casuarina). Closer to Byron Bay, The Farm hosts microbusinesses sharing a community ethos. Grab a map and get up close with heritage black pigs, wander through rows of sprouting lettuce and kale, and then dine in the Three Blue Ducks café. The menu changes depending on the garden’s bounty. Expect
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refined dishes in generous portions and keep an eye open for dishes featuring local Byron Bay Mozzarella, with its distinctive yellow hue.
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Beach eats In Byron proper, the humble beachside café has stepped up a class thanks to the likes of The Top Shop – with a menu full of on-trend burgers, salads and kombucha – and The Roadhouse, where a food menu including biodynamic bircher muesli and scrambled egg tacos is rivalled by a list of coffees, cold-pressed juices and smoothies. Family-run Byron Corner Store brews local Byron Moonshine Coffee, with a coffee window for earlymorning pick-me-ups. After a day spent in the water, the conveniently located Beach Byron Bay serves up fresh seafood right by the beach. St Elmo Dining Room
and Bar dishes up modern Spanish tapas with an Australian twist. Arroz Negro is particularly eye-catching, with king prawns and cuttlefish in black rice, enhanced with chilli, citrus and spices. Relative newcomer Miss Margarita offers varying lunch and dinner menus, a margarita infused with chipotle chilli and lime, and four tasting flight options. If you’d prefer to eat at the nearby beach, the takeaway menu is just as enticing. An impressive cocktail list beckons at the Balcony Bar and Oyster Co. Settle in outdoors for seafood tapas.
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opened a Pop and Scott showroom in Byron Bay to follow their existing Melbourne and Sydney locations, adding a lovingly curated mix of ceramics and brassware, designer furniture, linen, lighting, art and rugs to the design scene.
Sleep easy Staying out of the welltrodden tourist spots can mean you’ve got a quiet beach all to yourself, and that the barista at the coffee counter remembers your order by day two. The Art House in Newrybar, a tailored three-
bedroom guesthouse, perches over a rolling valley of farmland. It features a wraparound timber deck, elegant furniture and immaculate decorative details. The generous bathrooms offer views over neighbouring paddocks. Halcyon House sits 40-minutes north of Byron Bay, in lesserknown Cabarita Beach. The once-daggy surf motel has had a Mediterranean makeover and now features crisp blue and white décor, breezy private balconies and a luxurious pool. Each room is individually and exquisitely styled, and the secluded beach is just steps away.
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In good company THE SLOW-PACED NORTHERN RIVERS HAS PROVEN AN ATTRACTIVE SPOT FOR A SLEW OF CREATIVE TYPES TO CALL HOME CHRIS HEMSWORTH People magazine’s 2014 ”Sexiest Man Alive” and the star of Thor has a secluded property in the hinterland. You’ll find him near home at Broken Head beach, taking advantage of the tip-top surfing. OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN While she doesn’t actually live in the Northern Rivers, the singer, actress and lover of all things nature and beauty is a regular visitor to the Byron hinterland, usually to oversee her award-winning Gaia Retreat & Spa. TONI CHILDS The American singersongwriter, who once opened for Bob Dylan, relocated from Hawaii to inland Myocum and now works on her music and writing from the quiet countryside.
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the charge of artisan stores. Be assailed by luxe bohemian style under roof trusses made from the Old Bangalow bridge. Florals and paisley adorn elegant lingerie, floaty kimono-style wrap dresses line the walls and beach-chic accessories abound. Miley Cyrus has been known to shop here. In the heart of Byron, head to Thrills for grungy slogan tees and highquality denim, or wander around the corner to Rowie X Tigani Lux for romantic, playful womenswear. On the same street, Enzo and Toto displays a suite of its own designs – think vibrant maxi skirts with elegant lace trimmings – and stocks a range of contemporary Australian designers, including Musobi leatherware. Ceramics and designlovers don’t miss out either. Marr-kett has a great mix of local and international homewares, with colourful weave rugs stacked around the store. Melbourne-based couple Poppy Lane and Scott Gibson have
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A trip to New Zealand’s South Island will put you in close contact with two unique glaciers
Memories on ice
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here is something electrifying about walking on a glacier, a moving ribbon of ice. We strap crampons (spiked metal plates) to our boots, tuck our pantlegs into our socks so we don’t trip and take baby steps across the ice. The glacier is blanketed with a layer of crunchy, crystallised snow and our group of eight moves tentatively across the undulating, dazzlingly-white surface. We are heli-hiking on Fox Glacier. A 10-minute helicopter flight has taken us mid-way up the glacier, to a remote area carved with caves and ice arches. We are an international crew, some of us taking a break from the ski slopes in the middle of winter. Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, located in Westland
105 Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, are 23km apart. They are also within a five-hour drive of the major South Island ski areas of Christchurch, Queenstown and Wanaka. Although you can visit the glaciers all year round, winter is less busy; the weather is stable with clear, crisp days and the glaciers glow with fresh snow. These are two of the 140 glaciers that can be found in the mountainous Westland National Park, and they’re unique for several reasons. For starters, they’re steep and fast-moving. The west coast weather dumps buckets of rainfall on the mountains and they flow roughly 10 times faster than most valley glaciers. Their maritime location, about 20km from the
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Tasman Sea, is also unusual. Glaciers can be found throughout the world, but to find them so close to the ocean, surrounded by lush green hillsides, is rare. Many glacier guides lead trips on the ice during the morning, and spend their afternoons surfing. The scent of the sea air mixed with the watery, crisp smell of ice and snow is intoxicating. Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are also two of the world’s most accessible glaciers. Anyone who can walk comfortably on uneven ground can heli-hike, or take a guided walk up to the glaciers’ terminal faces, or walk the 30-minute (Fox) or 60-minute (Franz) tracks that lead from car parks to glacier viewing areas.
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Walks to the viewing areas are self-guided and free of charge, and the tracks contain plenty of informative signage. To get up close and personal with the glaciers it’s safer to book into a guided trip: the glaciers are fast-moving and everchanging, and the guides know where it is safe to take visitors. The first Māori inhabitants on the west coast named Franz Josef Glacier Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere, Tears of the Avalanche Girl. Legend has it that a young man fell from the local peaks, and the young girl who loved him cried a flood of tears, which froze into the glacier. Early European visitors used to drive nails into the soles of their shoes for purchase on the ice,
The glaciers are fast-moving and ever-changing
the ladies walking in long skirts and the gentlemen in dapper suits and ties. I’ve lived in New Zealand for 13 years and have been visiting the glaciers for 18. Over that time I’ve taken a dozen friends and family members on glacier helihikes, including some New Zealand friends (I insist they be tourists in their own country, much to their embarrassment). On the heli-hikes, the guides (who survey the glacier first thing in the morning, before the tourist flights begin) always work to the comfort level of their clients. If someone is hesitant, the group slows down.
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A Franz Josef Glacier Guides heli tour. ABOVE: Extreme Fox All Day Heli Hike with Fox Glacier Guiding. BELOW: Inching through a crevice.
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A Day on the Glacier Fox Glacier Fox Glacier is the smaller of the two townships, with a real alpine feel to it.
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TOP TO BOTTOM: Mount Cook in the distance, the many shades of the ice, Lake Matheson.
Start with breakfast at the Hobnail Café or Café Neve, both located close to the Fox Glacier Guiding headquarters. Head off on a morning adventure on the ice, returning early afternoon. Drive five minutes to Matheson Café for a well-earned lunch (and a quick browse of their gift shop), before taking
the one-hour circuit track around Lake Matheson, for stunning views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Mount Tasman mirrored in the still reflection of the lake. Finish the day with dinner and a glass of wine at The Last Kitchen. If you’re not ready for bed just yet, take a torch and set off on the 20-minute
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My father was certain he was going to hold everyone up when I took him up the glacier a few years ago. He was so concerned he spoke to our guide in an undertone. “Just leave me behind if I’m slowing everybody down,” he said. “We’re not leaving you behind, Mr Miller,” our guide assured him. “Don’t worry – we take it slow until everyone finds their feet, and then we take it from there.” Dad nervously laced up his crampons, took his first few tentative steps and found his feet. Next thing I knew, he was off, spotting distant ice arches with eagle eyes, asking the guide if we could head over in that direction to explore. “Mr Miller! Come back!” yelled our guide. “You have to stay with the group!” Dad did end up staying with our group, and I watched him coax a trio of nervous girls into sliding through an ice cave, talking them through it as our guide waited on the other side. He grinned from ear-to-ear as they asked for a picture with him at the end of the trip.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Kyo-To at Spice Alley, char koay teow plated up at Spice Alley, Alex Lee Kitchen’s roti canai.
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Minnehaha Walk to look at glow worms (day or night, this is a good walk for children and is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies). The Rainforest Motel is good value for money and centrally located.
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Franz Josef township is bustling and vibrant, there’s always something happening here. Start with breakfast at Café Wild at the West Coast Wildlife Centre before checking out its kiwi bird attraction. Embark on a midmorning ice adventure with a guide. Once you’re back off the ice, relax in the Glacier Hot Pools,
located at the Glacier Base Building, then cross the street for dinner at King Tiger Eastern Eating House & Bar. The Franz Josef Oasis Hotel is a few minutes north of Franz Josef township. International photographer Andris Apse has a gallery on-site.
back off the ice, relax in the Glacier Hot Pools
The Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef. TOP: Franz Josef Glacier Guide’s Ice Explorer tour. RIGHT: Franz Josef Glacier.
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Jetstar flies into Queenstown (a four-hour drive to Fox Glacier) and Christchurch (a five-hour drive to Franz Josef Glacier). Both drives offer plenty of short-walk options, waterfall-viewing and places of interest along the way, so leave plenty of time and make a day of it. Guided glacier adventures can be booked through the two main guiding companies: Franz Josef Glacier Guides (franzjosefglacier.com) and Fox Glacier Guiding (foxguides.co.nz). Both companies offer something for everyone, with guided terminal face walks, halfday heli-hikes and heli ice-climbing experiences. Fox Glacier Guides also offers full-day heli-hikes and Chancellor Dome day or overnight heli treks (seasonal). Trips are run all year round. Book in advance and remember that all trips are weather dependent. If a glacier experience is high on your bucket list, leave a weather window of a few days. There are plenty of walks and other experiences to enjoy while waiting out the weather. For more information on accommodation and activities, visit glaciercountry.co.nz
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When the weather turns, Melburnians pop on their favourite black coats and brave the elements. Grab a cup of mulled wine and peruse a United Nations of food stalls at Queen Victoria Markets’ weekly Winter Night Markets. After a plate of Nepalese momo, Hungarian goulash or smoky paella, finish with a crème brûlée flamed as you watch. You could also spend an evening with Vincent Van Gough at this year’s Winter Masterpieces at the National Gallery of Victoria until 9 July, or catch the best imported and homegrown talent at the Melbourne International Film Festival (28 July to 14 August). Never daunted by a bit of inclement weather, New Zealand’s Wellington approaches winter head on. The
Wellington Jazz Festival, 7 to 11 June, will blow away the blues with more than 100 gigs at intimate venues around the city. With spring in sight, Visa Wellington on a Plate offers a fortnight of foodie experiences in August. Against all accepted wisdom, one of the hottest places to head in winter is due south. Tasmania is a must-do winter destination, offering a plethora of cultural events and warming foodie experiences. Attend a festival curated by Australia’s most progressive gallery at Dark Mofo, 8 to 21 June, or party with the pagans at Huon Mid Winter Fest in July. Adelaide brings the heat with the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. From 9 to 24 June, some of the world’s best contemporary and classic cabaret stars will titillate the Festival City. From 8 to 10 July, The Adelaide Beer and BBQ Festival stokes the fires for a feast of brews, ciders and flame-licked food. If you’re looking for a bit of culture in the chill look no further than Vivid Sydney. From 26 May to 17 June, Vivid celebrates light, music and ideas across Sydney’s most iconic landscapes, with Vivid Light nightly transforms the city into a colourful canvas. Just in time for the depths of winter, the Rocks Aroma festival (11 to 24 July) celebrates our favourite caffeinated beverage with workshops and tastings with top coffee roasters and experts.
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Paul Kelly and Camille O’Sullivan will perform at this year’s Adelaide Cabaret Festival. ABOVE: Poppy’s Thai at the Winter Night Markets. LEFT: Dark Mofo.
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GET OUT OF THE URBAN ICEBOX AND COSY UP BESIDE CRACKLING FIRES OR UNDER THE STARS IN THE GREAT BEYOND When temperatures plummet, there’s no better antidote than a trip to the country for fine wine and comfort food. From May to June, the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival offers a wealth of degustation dinners, masterclasses and fireside sessions in this NSW wine region. Venture to Manjimup, Western Australia, for the Truffle Kerfuffle from 23 to 25 June, and spend crisp mornings with truffle dogs and cosy evenings feasting on your finds. During the Adelaide Hills Winter Reds Weekend, 28 to 30 July, over 30 boutique wineries ward off the chills with their best reds. Celebrate Christmas in July in the NSW Blue Mountains as hotels and restaurants bring the yuletide cheer. Curl up by a roaring fire or enjoy a hearty seasonal dinner; you might even spot the big guy in red. Winter creates the perfect excuse to pamper yourself at destination spas and springs. Soak in the open-air baths at Peninsula Hot Springs on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula,
or the mineral pools in elegant Daylesford. The Geothermal eccentricities of New Zealand make it a hot-spring hotspot. Visit the spas at Rotorua and Tekapo or soak off a day on the Southern Alps slopes at Hanmer Springs. For the ultimate in relaxation, try a stint at a luxury spa retreat such as Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge, deep in the Tassie wilderness, or One&Only Wolgan Valley in the Great Dividing Range, NSW.
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In Australian and New Zealand high country, sportspeople wait with bated breath for the first snowflake to fall. Round up some friends and rent a ski-in, ski-out chalet at Victoria’s Falls Creek, or take on Hotham’s steep black runs. The NSW Snowy Mountains’ four resorts offer runs through gnarled snow gums and terrain parks for thrill seekers. In New Zealand, the Remarkables, Treble Cone and Cardrona offer some of the best powder around. Fill in days off the slopes in the Otago vineyards, or enjoy the buzzing après ski scene in Queenstown and Lake Wanaka.
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ELEVATED DRINKING IS ONE OF SINGAPORE’S STRONG SUITS. A CONSTANTLY GROWING NUMBER OF ROOFTOP BARS JOSTLE FOR ATTENTION, EACH WITH EVER-MORE SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND FASHIONABLE CROWDS OF LOCALS AND EXPATS WEARING THEIR FINEST THREADS. DRESS TO IMPRESS FLIGHT BAR & LOUNGE
LANTERN BAR Across from MBS, as it’s known locally, the elegant former colonial post office now gussied up into the Fullerton Bay Hotel boasts the swish Lantern bar. On the seventh floor, it’s a relative dwarf in the rooftop stakes but it makes up for being vertically challenged with excellent views of the Marina Bay waterfront. You can enjoy trend-happy snacks (think wagyu mini burgers, fried chicken wings) and weatherappropriate classic cocktails (maybe a caipirinha or a pisco sour) and it offers an excellent vantage point for the MBS’s extraordinary, twice-nightly, laser and water show. 80 Collier Quay fullertonhotels.com
1-ALTITUDE When height matters, the appropriately named 1-Altitude, on the 67th floor of One Raffles Place, lays claim to being the tallest rooftop bar in Singapore – and the world for that matter. It is probably the partyheartiest, too. The rooftop bar isn’t large by anyone’s standards, the queue to get in can be long and the DJs can be loud, but grab a lychee martini and check out those views. One Raffles Place 1-altitude.com
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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Lantern Bar, Smoke and Mirrors, 1-Altitude, The Marina Bay Sands.
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The Marina Bay Sands (MBS), that improbable looking three-trunked hotel crowned with what appears to be a huge submarine, gets all the attention. Access to the rooftop infinity-edged pool is restricted to hotel guests, and while interlopers can buy a ticket for the observation deck, the smart money is on visiting the Skypark’s two bars. Flight Bar & Lounge on the 57th floor has a great Champagne list and the multi-level restaurant Cé La Vi has a circular SkyBar perched above the observation deck, 200 metres above the ground. The vertiginous need not apply. Flight Bar & Lounge, Tower 1; Cé La Vi, Tower 3 sg.celavi.com
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POTATO HEAD It’s a tiki party at Potato Head Folk, the Singaporean outpost of the gold-plated Indonesian bar brand, with Hawaiian-shirted bartenders, fairy lights and cute garden furniture among a riot of foliage. The first two floors of this historical Chinatown shophouse are occupied by Jakarta’s Three Buns burger shop, cocktail bar Studio 1939 takes up the third, and the rooftop is its own twinkling wonderland where a drink known as the Zombie features seven types of rum. Follow the David Bromley murals up the stairs to the most whimsical bar in town. It’s ridiculously hip, not to mention kind of kooky, but that’s half the fun. 36 Keong Saik Road ptthead.com
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SMOKE & MIRRORS BAR After years of renovations, the former City Hall and Supreme Court have been merged into the architecturally splendid National Gallery of Singapore. The even-better news is that the burghers were wise enough to add a rooftop bar overlooking the Padang, that expansive green swatch of downtown play space. Get your fix of modern South-East Asian art, then head to the schmick, modern Smoke & Mirrors bar, serving Instagrammable cocktails, many inspired by the gallery’s artworks. St Andrew’s Road smokeandmirrors.com.sg
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Clever thinking and sophisticated design is transforming our homes for the better
TURNING INSIDE OUT Australians love being outdoors, and their homes are increasingly blurring the lines between inside and out. Free-flowing layouts can maximise living space in small properties. Steele Associates’ award-sweeping 88 Angel Street in Sydney’s Newtown created extra space with an open-plan kitchen and lounge that flowed seamlessly into an inviting open-air dining space.
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As we become more conscious of rising energy costs, developers are integrating more energy-saving features into their properties. A building’s orientation can help maximise solar power, or take advantage of breezes. Natural light and double-glazing helps reduce electricity costs. Water-efficient fittings and water storage tanks also keep bills down. It may initially cost more, but cuts costs long-term.
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Cutting-edge developments are incorporating community hubs with landscaped gardens, dining spaces and plenty of excuses to mingle. Eton Property Group is working with renowned landscape architect Jack Merlo on a tranquil rooftop garden at Reflections North Melbourne. “Due to the project’s leafy and quiet park-side location we felt it was very important for residents to be well connected to its surrounds,” says Eton Director Daniel Caspar . “The residents podium will provide beautiful park vistas and uninterrupted views to the Melbourne CBD skyline.”
An artist’s impression of the Reflections terrace rooftop.
Going green As urban plots shrink, clever green thumbs are taking gardens vertical. Green walls, such as the gardens tumbling down Sydney’s acclaimed One Central Park, soften the urban landscape. But green walls are no longer reserved for large-scale developments – DIY vertical planter sets are helping homeowners create their own oxygenpumping features. Try a vertical herb garden for a year-round supply of fresh greens. Melbourne’s Luscious Living Spaces ships affordable DIY packs Australia wide.
ROUGHING IT For bold architectural statements, raw materials are coming to the fore. Rough-hewn brick, natural timbers and warm terracotta are all the rage in design, with iron and concrete providing a semiindustrial edge.
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Have you ever dreamed of staying on holiday forever? Buying a vacation home or making the sea change is not as farfetched as you might think
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Mornington on the move South of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is taking off. Many of these beach suburbs offer competitive annual growth figures and access to beautiful beaches and nearby wine country. House prices are creeping up as more people look for the elusive worklife balance, with good transport links back to metropolitan hubs. Mornington can also be the perfect place to invest in a holiday home, especially a property that offers all the amenities holiday renters need. Another plus, the first home owners grant will be doubled for properties bought in Victorian regional developments from July this year.
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Noosa has something for every demographic The little island Tasmania is Australia’s cheapest rental market, with a median rental price under $300p/w within 10km of Hobart. The low prices could offer a good rental yield with longterm growth for patient investors. Riverside, north of Launceston, also boasts all the amenities and homes in this area have steadily grown in price. With many of Tasmania’s natural treasures just a short drive out of these cities, you can feel like you are on holiday year-round.
The scenic Noosa region is one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations. “Noosa has something for every demographic,” says Steven Mitchell of Your Perfect Host. The Noosa company helps local homeowners rent their houses out to holidaymakers, letting them pay off properties faster, while giving guests a taste of the idyllic Noosa lifestyle. Steven believes a stay in a holiday home offers something a hotel or resort can not. “Guests can relax and have privacy and the personal touch. Your Perfect Host always thinks of those little things to make our guests feel at home,” he says.
By way of Brisbane Brisbane’s northern suburbs are booming. The Moreton Bay region is convenient to Brisbane as well as the stunning Queensland coastline and hinterland. Local infrastructure development is a positive sign, with transport upgrades and parks high on the council’s agenda.
Byron Bay When many Australians dream of a home by the sea, it would be Byron Bay that appears in their mind’s eye. This NSW holiday town has transformed from a hippy-leaning coastal town to a booming beachside hotspot. But this doesn’t mean you can’t secure your own slice of paradise. “The Byron Shire has a wide variety of properties for all levels of purchasers,” says Sophie Christou, Principal of Raine & Horne Byron Bay. “Coastal living and laidback lifestyle, unique dining and entertainment make it a dream holiday destination,” she says. A house in such a popular destination can be a valuable long-term investment. With the region’s year-round popularity, demand is consistent. Sophie estimates that around 70 per cent of buyers live in their properties full time, while 30 per cent start with holiday rentals, with the potential to take full residence one day.
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ot only did residential property prices rise in all Australian capital cities last year, but the Demographia 2017 International Housing Survey has also named Sydney as the second most unaffordable city in the world. House prices in the popular harbour city are now 12.2 times the average household income. So what should investors consider if they plan to stash their cash in property? We spoke with Chris Johnson, an authority in the property industry and now CEO of the Urban Taskforce Australia (UTA). He is an advocate for urban living and invested in a two-bedroom unit to lease before moving into it with his wife after downsizing from the family home.
market requires. The UTA estimates that we need 40,000 homes each year in Sydney alone to meet the demand of the potential buyers. There is a strong market for apartments, be they owner-occupied or for rental purposes, as the urban lifestyle appeals to all age groups.
Why should people invest in property? Firstly, there is evidence that property investments increase much faster in value than savings accounts or shares. Secondly, there is a shortfall in what we are building and what the
Biggest mistake you can make in property investment? Buying a property because you like it and not focusing on achieving the best rental yield.
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What are the golden rules for property investment? Buy when the market is low and sell when it’s high. If you did buy in the GFC, you most probably increased the value of your investment quite dramatically. I think it is still worthwhile buying now, as the market is strong, especially in Sydney. The property cycles go in 10- to 15-year time spans, so investors should purchase their property with this timeline in mind.
How can investors minimise risks? Set your goals, decide
assets, not to forget the stamp duty and land tax. Lastly, when you sell, you need to be aware of the Capital Gains tax.
Buy when the market is low and sell when it’s high. why you want to invest in property and seek professional advice on financial aspects. Do your market research and educate yourself before buying. First of all, check all the external factors that will influence the value of your property: infrastructure, public transport, schools, hospitals, views and surroundings. How will the area develop in five years? What does the next suburb look like? Then, there are internal factors, such as body corporate fees, the state of the building and liabilities that might arise after damage, for example. Online sites, such as LookUpStrata, provide useful information for investors and tenants alike. What financial security do you need to have in place before you can invest? First of all, people have to be able to pay the deposit. Then, they will require a bank loan, which depends on their income and
Is buying off the plan a good idea? And, which questions should people ask a property developer before signing a contract? Buying off the plan has the advantage that you pay your deposit now, but the balance is only due when the apartment is finished. Often, the value of the property increases already in this time span. Apart from the interior design, I would ask (the developer) about the outlook, the sun direction, noise issues, and body corporate fees. Find out if there is a completed apartment that you can inspect. urbantaskforce.com.au
Looking ahead “Our population is growing, and the economy is staying strong. People from all over the world have the confidence to live in Australia. And we belong to the Asian region with strong growth both in population and economy. For countries like India and China, Australia is a great place to invest. If we keep providing more housing options in an urban environment including a highly efficient public transport infrastructure, the future is looking good for investors at home and abroad.”
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Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands are a paradise waiting for you to discover. Soon after landing, you can be swimming in the crystal clear lagoon, sipping on your first cocktail or taking off on a scooter adventure.
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As southern Australia starts to shiver, the Northern Territory celebrates the start of dry season, the best time to visit natural wonders such as Kings Canyon.
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THE LATEST recipient of a $30,000 Jetstar Flying Start Grant is Western Australiabased not-for-profit, Dismantle. Its unique BikeRescue Program teaches at-risk youths how to rebuild bikes and, as CEO Pat Ryan explains, “provides a unique opportunity for participants to connect with peers, mentors, their local community and their future.” Dismantle currently works with approximately 250 children a year and the $15,000 cash will help Dismantle roll out its licensed program to partners in regional and remote Western Australia, expanding its reach. The $15,000 in flights will help the team connect with similar organisations around the country to trade advice and
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LITTLE JETSTARS, BIG HEROES Jetstar is proud to be a partner of Little Athletics Australia and, this season, we’ve been helping lots of little athletes reach for the stars through our Little Jetstars, Big Heroes competition. For the chance to win a training session with one of Australia’s most successful sports stars, our Big Heroes, we asked participants to let us know how Jetstar Little Athletics will help them to become a big sports hero when they grow up. Tex Walker, captain of AFL team the Adelaide Crows, has become the latest Jetstar Big Hero and he delivered a training session to our competition winner and his friends. Cameron won the special training session by telling us that Jetstar Little Athletics is helping him realise his dream of playing football “by increasing speed, endurance, core strength, jumping ability, self-belief, mental toughness, individual success and teamwork”. Tex, Cameron and his friends were joined by another very special guest at their training session – Jetstar Chief Pilot Georgina Sutton – who is a big Crows fan. Check out all the action on the Jetsar Australia Facebook page.
Danielle Alvarez (pictured) and Jock Zonfrillo (inset) will lead classes this month for Table.
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Best wedding present ever CUSTOMERS CINA and her now husband Joshua were travelling from Sydney to the Gold Coast with Jetstar to attend their own wedding when they purchased a Jetstar gift card and became our SERIES 3 winners, scoring a Fiat 500 Pop. Congratulations to the happy couple!
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ROB CASLICK, founder and head honcho of Sydney not-for-profit Table, is passionate about bringing good food and good people together to make a difference. That’s why he has dedicated the last six years to helping people in need create, grow, cook and share fine fare, through a range of social outreach projects. You’ll find Rob and the Table team making their culinary creations at their organic soup kitchen, teaching young mums how to create delicious and nutritious meals, and digging down in the dirt at the Grow horticultural therapy program.
This month, Kooks is helping Table host two inspiring cooking classes with top chefs, including Danielle Alvarez and Jock Zonfrillo. Each ticket sold will allow Table to sponsor one person to take part in the Kitchen Table Cooking School, which will be offered at 10 safe houses and drop-in centres across Sydney. Find out more and buy tickets at wearetable.org
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Here at Jetstar we all feel like family, but some of us actually are. In honour of Mother’s Day, we talk to some proud mums and kids about working and flying together
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From then, to now
Ayasha and Mariah Hatchard POSITION: Cabin Manager Ayasha Hatchard and her Cabin Crew daughter Mariah Hatchard
enough to be working at Jetstar – it must be because of my youthful looks (laughs).
What’s it like working with family? A: Jetstar is my work family, so having my daughter, Mariah, working with me seems more like home. M: Working with my mum is amazing – it’s like working with my best friend!
Do you ever cross paths at work? M: Yes! We had our first shift together the other week – and it was by accident. Someone had called in sick on mum’s Perth return shift so I took their place. The captain made an announcement letting all the passengers know that we are mother and daughter, and the passengers burst into applause!
Do other staff know you’re related? A: Absolutely. I’m so proud, I’ve told everybody who is willing to listen. Most people are surprised I have a daughter old
Is flying in the family? A: My dad used to be a commercial pilot, flying smaller aircraft in Canada. That is where I developed my passion for flying, accompanying him in the
LOCATION: Adelaide
flight deck. In fact, as a child I spent more time in planes than in cars. What’s great about working at Jetstar? A: Where do I start? Not only do I get to travel for work, I am inspired by great crew – so many of them bring something special to our day and our customers’ experience. Even before Mariah started, I always felt like I’m working with family. M: The whole team dynamic at Jetstar is fantastic! Who wears the uniform better? A: Me, of course (laughs). I suppose it depends on which one of us you ask. M: I do, definitely!
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Joy and Kerryn Gonsalves POSITION: Customer Service Officer Joy Gonsalves and her daughter Kerryn Gonsalves, Performance Manager Customer Care LOCATION: Melbourne
Do other staff know you’re related? K: Pretty much everyone who checks in at Melbourne Airport from the Melbourne office comes to work and says, “Hey Kerryn, your mum checked me in the other day!” People get a kick out of the fact that my mum is also working for Jetstar. Do you ever work shifts together? Or cross paths? J: Kerryn moved to HQ before I started at Melbourne Airport, so we never actually worked together. She was out of uniform and it was my turn to don the black and orange. We still share many happy memories about times at Jetstar, and I now work with colleagues who Kerryn trained and worked with. What’s great about working at Jetstar? K: There is always something happening and it feels like
everyone is working towards a common goal. I also love that as a 19-year-old I was given an opportunity and then my mum was given the same opportunity at 51. I may be biased, but I think Jetstar made a good investment! How has your child inspired you? J: I was reaching a point in my life where I was looking for a new challenge but lacked the confidence to try new things. It was Kerryn’s belief in my abilities that inspired me to apply for a job at Jetstar. It changed my outlook on life. Until I started at Jetstar I had never flown overseas. So, at the grand old age of 51 I obtained my first passport ever and together we ventured on our first big journey together to Hawaii. What has your mother taught you? K: Mum has taught me so much. She has taught me that it is never too late to give something a try. I knew she would be awesome, so when I left the role at the airport, I said to her, “You should be working out there. You would be great!” And I was right. In my current role, I get to read customer compliments about staff, and I really get a kick out of seeing a compliment from a customer about my mum. It makes me very proud!
Alex at 18 months
Vicki and Alex Trillini POSITION: Cabin Crew Base Manager Assistant Vicki Trillini and her son Alex Trillini, Ramp Services LOCATION: Sydney
Who started working at Jetstar first? A: Mum. She started at Impulse Airlines 17 years ago, which eventually became Jetstar, so you could say Vic is part of the furniture here. What’s it like working with family? V: To have my son working and sharing experiences with our Jetstar family is a really nice feeling.
Where did the years go?
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What’s great about working at Jetstar? V: The career I have chosen with Jetstar is perfect for me. Enjoying time with young enthusiastic crew, who I consider to be my extended family, keeps me young – if only in my mind!
A: I really enjoy working at Jetstar, it is like a big family. I have formed great friendships and had many amazing experiences while working here.
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Who wears the uniform better? V: Alex…he has a better body than this old girl! A: Me hands down! Is there any chance Alex may end up as your boss? V: I would love this and I would be more than happy to take orders from Alex… but only at work (laughs). Are you proud to work with family? V: Yes, it is a great feeling to see our son enthusiastic and positive in the work place. I am incredibly proud of him. How has your mum inspired you? A: Mum has definitely taught me so much, especially the importance of having fun, and having love and respect for one another. She is an inspiration to me – how she gets up at 2am every day for work and how she has supported our family. I love and admire her.
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A DREAM RIDE
Get up close and personal with Jetstar’s long-haul aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner
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Jetstar’s premium international long-haul flight aircraft are fully equipped to take your favourite destinations. Jetstar received Australia’s very first Dreamliner in late 2013, and these aircraft have flown on Jetstar’s international routes routes ever since. Currently there are 11 of these beauties in Jetstar’s fleet. If you are off to Tokyo, Singapore, Hawaii and more with Jetstar, you’ll be cruising through the skies on a Dreamliner 787.
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DID you KNOW? You can track Dreamliner planes from all over the world, including Jetstar planes currently in the air, on Boeing’s website by clicking on the #dreamliner stories link. boeing. com/commercial/787/ dreamliner/
NEW FEATURES With every new aircraft design that takes to the skies, passengers experience a new level of comfort. Dreamliner aircraft offer larger windows to really take in the views, a quieter cabin and full spectrum lightning, which uses LED lights that mimic natural daylight to make the flight a more natural experience for our bodies. One of Jetstar’s biggest points of pride is the fuel efficiency of the Dreamliner 787. With 20 per cent less fuel used, it’s an aircraft that’s good for the environment and for you.
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OPENING THE BLINDS WINDOW SHADES ARE NO LONGER USED ON THIS AIRCRAFT. INSTEAD, THERE’S A DIMMER SWITCH THAT ALLOWS FOR MORE PASSENGER CONTROL DURING THE FLIGHT * Statistics taken from Jetstar.com, boeing.com
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The Jetstar team hand out goody bags to some of Phnom Penh’s most disadvantaged children.
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ecently, my Jetstar teammate and I visited World Vision projects in Cambodia to see the difference StarKids donations can make. Day one: We go on an emotional visit to the Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh. It’s devastating, but helps us understand Cambodia’s history and why poverty is such an issue in this beautiful country. Day two: At a school built on a rubbish dump, we’re overjoyed to see more than 100 of the city’s most disadvantaged children learning, thanks to generous donors.
Day three: At a new project two hours from the city, a youth group gathers to learn safely in Grandma Bhon’s yard. The kids show us around, telling us their village needs clean water and support to ensure children don’t drop out of school to help their parents earn income. My teammate Ruth decides to sponsor a child to help the community for the long term. Next we meet families who are learning business and farming skills to raise their incomes, and go to a health centre where staff are saving lives with maternal care, nutrition and immunisations.
You can help! MAKE YOUR DESTINATION A BETTER PLACE FOR CHILDREN Through StarKids, Jetstar and World Vision Australia are partnering to improve the lives of children and communities in need. Your donations to StarKids help support communitybased development projects across South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. These projects cover a range of activities including education and leadership development in Australia and New Zealand, child protection in Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, improving health in Indonesia, and increasing incomes in Cambodia. By supporting StarKids, you can help transform communities living in poverty and give children a brighter future. A proportion of inflight donations are used to pay for their collation and transfer to World Vision Australia. Donate your loose change on-board today, when booking your next flight with Jetstar, or online at STARKIDS.JETSTAR.COM where you’ll find more information. Your small change today could change a life tomorrow! JETSTAR.COM
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safe housing, and then a nutrition project, where grandmothers show us ‘before and after’ photos of their grandkids. It’s lovely to see how healthy they’ve become. My trip to Cambodia was life-changing. I’m so proud of what StarKids and World Vision are doing to help people who have so little and yet work hard to make the most of what they’ve got.
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Visiting World Vision projects in Cambodia changed the lives of Jetstar employees
Day four: In Phnom Penh’s slums, we visit a community centre where World Vision is helping with child protection and *Funds raised in financial year to date since July 2016. Total raised since 2007.
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INTERNATIONAL Operated by Jetstar Airways Operated by Jetstar Asia Operated by Jetstar Pacific Operated by Jetstar Japan
Tokyo (Narita)
Flights are operated by Jetstar Japan and commence 2 June, subject to government and regulatory approval
Nagoya (Chubu)
Osaka (Kansai)
Shanghai (Pudong) Guiyang Shantou Guangzhou
Flights are operated by Jetstar Airways and commence 10 May (Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City) and 11 May (Sydney-Ho Chi Minh City), subject to government and regulatory approval
Taipei
Hanoi Hong Kong Haikou Yangon Sanya Da Nang Siem Reap Manila Bangkok Phnom Penh
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Kuala Lumpur
Pekanbaru
Singapore
Palembang Jakarta Surabaya Bali (Denpasar)
Darwin Fiji (Nadi)
Cairns Townsville
Cook Islands (Rarotonga)
Brisbane Gold Coast Perth Adelaide
Sydney Melbourne (Tullamarine)
Auckland Wellington Christchurch
Queenstown
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Sapporo
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Phu Quoc
Tokyo (Narita) Nagoya (Chubu)
Tuy Hoa Buon Ma Thuot
Matsuyama Osaka (Kansai) Fukuoka Takamatsu Oita Kumamoto
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Kagoshima
Ho Chi Minh City
Okinawa
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Darwin
Cairns Townsville Hamilton Island Whitsunday Coast Mackay
Queenstown
Napier Palmerston North Wellington Christchurch Dunedin
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Sunshine Coast
Ayers Rock (Uluru)
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Ballina Byron Perth
Newcastle
Sydney
Adelaide Melbourne (Avalon)
Melbourne (Tullamarine)
Launceston Operated by Jetstar Airways
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ARRIVING AT OUR DESTINATIONS How to get from the airport to town Adelaide 9km 20 mins Approx $20-30 Route J1 or J2 every 15-30 mins. Route J1X every hour. Tickets from $3.20-$5.10.
Auckland 22km 30 mins Approx NZ$75-90 SkyBus. Every 10-30 mins. Adult NZ$16, child NZ$6; return: adult NZ$28, child NZ$12. Takes 40-60 mins 380 Airporter bus service to Manukau City Centre. Every 20-30 mins, NZ$5.
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6km (Ayers Rock Resort) 10 mins Complimentary shuttle buses to Ayers Rock Resort meet every flight. Taxis not available.
Ballina/Byron Blanch’s Bus route 640 connects to Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay and Mullumbimby. From $3.80 adult. TO BYRON BAY 31km 30 mins Approx $80-90 Various shuttle buses available. Prices start at $20. Enquire at airport information desk. TO BALLINA 5km 7 mins Approx $15-20
Brisbane 16km 25 mins Approx $40-50 Con-x-ion Bus.
Every 40 mins. Adult $20, return $36. $10 for additional passengers. Airtrain. Every 15 mins approx. Adult $17; return $32.
Cairns 6km 10 mins Approx $20-30 Sun Palm Shuttle. Adult $15, child $7.50. Also operates to Port Douglas: adult $44, child $23.50.
Christchurch 12km 20 mins Approx NZ$45-$65 Super Shuttle. NZ$24 for one person, NZ$5 for additional passengers. Metro Bus Purple line or 29: Every 30 mins. Adult NZ$8, child NZ$5; return: adult NZ$14, child NZ$8.50.
Darwin 13km 15 mins Approx $20-30 Darwin Airport Shuttle. Meets all flights. Adult $18, child $8; return: adult $30, child $14. Group discounts available.
Dunedin 30km 30 mins Approx NZ$90-100 Super Shuttle, NZ$30 for one person, NZ$10 for additional passengers.
Gold Coast 23km (Surfers Paradise) 40 mins $59 flat rate to Surfers Paradise. $49 flat rate to Broadbeach. See rank supervisor. Con-x-ion Bus.
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Every 15-30 mins. Adult $22, child $13; return: adult $41, child $22 (bookings essential). Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle. Adult $21, child $13; return: adult $41, child $21. Bus 777 and 760. Every 30 mins. Tickets from $8.60.
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Hobart 19km 20 mins Approx $40-50 Redline Airporter meets every flight. Adult $18, child $14; return: adult $32, child $25.
Launceston 15km 15 mins Approx $30-40 Redline Airporter meets every flight. Adult $18, child $14; return: adult $32, child $25.
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Melbourne (Tullamarine) 25km 25 mins Approx $60-70 SkyBus. Every 10 mins. Adult $18, child $9; return: adult $36, child $18. Skybus operates Express to Southern Cross Station with free city hotel shuttle connections and services to St Kilda and Frankston. Present your Jetstar boarding pass for a discount on any of these services.
Napier/Hawke’s Bay 6km 10 mins Approx NZ$20-30 Super Shuttle to Napier, NZ$20 for one person, NZ$7 for additional passengers. To Hastings, NZ$43, and Havelock North NZ$45. Village Shuttle to Hastings, NZ$38, and Havelock North NZ$40, NZ$5 for additional passengers.
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New Plymouth 12km 15 mins Approx NZ$40 Scotts Airport Shuttle (bookings preferred). From NZ$18, NZ$4 for additional passengers.
Palmerston North 5km 10 mins Approx NZ$20 Super Shuttles. Adult NZ$18, NZ$4 for additional passengers.
Perth 12km (domestic terminal); 19km (international terminal) 40 mins Approx $35-45 Perth Airport Connect. Tickets $15; return: $30. Transperth Bus 40 from T3/T4. Route 380 from T1/T2. Tickets from $4.50.
Queenstown 8km 10 mins Approx NZ$30-40 Super Shuttle. NZ$20 for one person, NZ$6 for additional passengers. Connectabus. Every 15 mins. Adult NZ$12; child NZ$5.50.
Sunshine Coast TO NOOSA 30km 30 mins Approx $80 Henry’s Airporter shuttle
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Sydney 8km 20 mins Approx $45-55 Airport Link train from domestic and international terminals. Every 10 mins approx (weekdays). Gate Pass: Adult $13.80, child $12.40, plus cost of rail component.
Townsville 6km 10 mins Approx $20-30 Airport shuttle. Adult $10, child $5.
Wellington 8km 25 mins Approx NZ$30-40 Super Shuttle. NZ$20 for one person, NZ$5 for additional passengers. Airport Flyer route 91 bus. Every 10-20 mins. Adult NZ$6-$12, child NZ$4-$7.
Whitsunday Coast/Proserpine Airlie Beach 40km 35 mins Approx $90 Whitsunday Transit. Adult $18, child $13. Whitsunday Transfers. Adult $18, child $13; return: adult $34, child $18. Bookings not required.
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Moana モアナと伝説の海
| 103 mins LANGUAGE: ENG, JPN, ENGCC DIRECTOR: Ron Clements, Don Hall CAST: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story スウィート17モンスター
| 133 mins LANGUAGE: ENG, JPN & CHS DIRECTOR: Gareth Edwards CAST: Diego Luna, Felicity Jones
The Edge of Seventeen
La La Land
Hacksaw Ridge
ラ・ラ・ランド
ハクソー・リッジ
| 128 mins LANGUAGE: ENG & CHS DIRECTOR: Damian Chazelle CAST: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone
| 139 mins LANGUAGE: ENG & CHS DIRECTOR: Mel Gibson CAST: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington
Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for Nadine.
Mia is an aspiring actress; Sebastian is a jazz musician. As they chase their elusive dreams, they find each other.
大人になるのが大変だと いうのは周知の事実。 そし てナディーンの人生も楽に はいかない。
しかし、 なかなか掴まえ られない夢を追いかける ミアとセバスチャンに、 素晴らしいことが起きる。
Follows Desmond Doss who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun.
ローグ・ワン／スター・ウ
ォーズ・ストーリー
| 104 mins LANGUAGE: ENG & CHS DIRECTOR: Kelly Freemon Craig CAST: Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson
An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and save her people.
A group of unlikely heroes band together to steal the plans for the evil Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction.
大胆な10代の少女は半 神マウイの助けを借り、 ミ ッションへと出発する。
紛争が巻き起こる中、 予想 外のヒーローたちがミッシ ョンに挑む。
Office Christmas Party
Moonlight
Rules Don’t Apply
Why Him?
アメリカン・パストラル
ムーンライト
ルールズ・ドント・ア
ホワイ・ヒム？
| 108 mins LANGUAGE: ENG DIRECTOR: Ewan McGregor CAST: Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly
| 110 mins LANGUAGE: ENG & ENGCC DIRECTOR: Barry Jenkins CAST: Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp, Naomie Harris
オフィス・クリスマス・パ ーティ
| 105 mins LANGUAGE: ENG & CHS DIRECTOR: Josh Gordon, Will Speck CAST: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn
An office Christmas party gets way out of hand. ある企業のCEOが兄の 経営する支局を閉鎖しよ うとし、兄はオフィスパー ティを開催する。
American Pastoral
When a couple’s daughter disappears after she is accused of a violent crime, they are left to make sense of the chaos of their broken perfect life. 娘が行方不明になり、 夫婦の完璧な人生が破 壊する。
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| 127 mins LANGUAGE: ENG, JPN & ENGCC DIRECTOR: Warren Beatty CAST: Warren Beatty, Lily Collins
銃も持たず発砲すること なく75人の男性の命を 救ったデスモンド・ドス の物語。
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| 111 mins LANGUAGE: ENG, JPN & ENGCC DIRECTOR: John Hamburg CAST: Bryan Cranston, James Franco
Chronicles the life of a young black man growing up in a rough Miami neighbourhood as he struggles to find his place in the world.
An aspiring actress and her ambitious young driver struggle with the eccentricities of the billionaire they work for.
Loving but overprotective dad Ned Fleming travels to California to visit his daughter at Stanford – where he meets his biggest nightmare.
少年期から成人期まで の若い黒人男性の人生 を描く。
新人女性と野心的な若 き雇われドライバーが奮 闘する。
過保護な父、 ネッド・フレ ミングが休暇を利用して カリフォルニアに向かう。
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キャルリンチは若い頃の 悲劇的な出来事で死刑 宣告を受けた囚人。
Gleason グリーソン
| 110 mins LANGUAGE: ENG DIRECTOR: Clay Tweel CAST: Clay Tweel
At the age of 34, Steve Gleason is diagnosed with ALS and finds a new purpose to help others with the same disease. スティーブ・グリーソンは 34歳の時にALS（筋萎 縮性側索硬化症） と診断 された。
ストと魔法使いの旅
| 128 mins LANGUAGE: ENG, JPN & CHS DIRECTOR: David Yates CAST: Eddie Redmayne, Colin Farrell
Opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander completes a global excursion. 1926年にニュート・スキ ャマンダーが世界的な旅 行を終えた時に物語が 始まる。
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A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, before being adopted by an Australian couple. 5歳のインド人の少年が カルカッタの路上で迷子 になる。
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Independence Day: Resurgence
スター・ウォーズ／フォ
| 136 mins LANGUAGE: ENG, JPN & ENS DIRECTOR: J.J. Abrams CAST: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega
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Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again.
Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth collaborate to protect the planet.
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| 88 mins LANGUAGE: ENG DIRECTOR: Kriv Stenders CAST: Jason Isaacs, Levi Miller
The chronicle of the life and great love of Otto Bloom, an extraordinary man who experiences time in reverse.
An iconic story of the friendship between a boy and a dog.
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Marked by tragedy at an early age, Cal Lynch is a convict facing capital punishment when he gains an unexpected second chance at life.
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Snoopy takes flight to pursue his nemesis, the Red Baron.
Havoc is created when Death puts his Death Note in the mortal world again.
飛行機パイロットのスヌ ーピーが、宿敵レッド。 バ ロンを追跡して大空に飛 び立つ。
死神がこの世に再びデスノ ートを持ち込んだために、 大惨事がもたらされる。
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After the government dropped nuclear bombs into the Pacific Ocean, Godzilla rises again to restore balance.
Nick Dunne reports that his beautiful wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure, Nick’s portrait of a blissful union starts to crumble.
In the midst of veteran con man Nicky’s latest scheme, a woman from his past shows up and threatens his plans.
政府が核爆弾を投下し たことで、人類は新しい 恐怖に直面する。
美人の妻エイミーの失 踪届を出したニック・デ ューン。
After a shipwreck, Pi finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a lifeboat with a zebra, hyena, orangutan and a 450-pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.
僧侶の玄奘法師は仏教の 経典を探しにインドへと 向かう。
船が遭難し、 パイは救命 ボートで太平洋を漂っ ている。
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
What Happens in Vegas
Spy
ウォールフラワー
| 102 mins LANGUAGE: ENG DIRECTOR: Stephen Chbosky CAST: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson
An introverted freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world. 引っ込み思案な新入生 が2人の上級生に可愛が られる。
ベガスの恋に勝つルール
| 98 mins LANGUAGE: ENG & JPN DIRECTOR: Tom Vaughan CAST: Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher
After two people get married following a night of debauchery in Vegas, one of them wins a jackpot playing the other’s quarter.
どんちゃん騒ぎをした後 にラスべガスで電撃結婚 をした男女。
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詐欺計画を実行中の熟 練詐欺師ニッキーの前 に、 ある女性がニッキー の計画を狂わせる。
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In search of Buddhist scriptures, monk Xuan Zang makes an arduous solo journey to India. On his return to China, he dedicates his life to the study of manuscripts.
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Shine
SPY／スパイ
グラディエーター
シャイン
| 119 mins LANGUAGE: ENG & JPN DIRECTOR: Paul Feig CAST: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham
| 170 mins LANGUAGE: ENG DIRECTOR: Ridley Scott CAST: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix
| 105 mins LANGUAGE: ENG DIRECTOR: Scott Hicks CAST: Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave
Susan Cooper is a desk-bound CIA analyst who volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer.
When a Roman general is betrayed, he flees, only to discover that his wife and child have been murdered by a corrupt prince. He then goes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge.
Driven by his father and teachers, pianist David Helfgott has a breakdown. Years later he returns, to popular if not critical acclaim.
SCIAの内勤分析官のス ーザン・クーパー。彼女 は武器商人の元に潜入 することを志願する。
ローマ軍の将軍。 彼は妻子 が殺害されたことを知る。
父親や教師たちに推し進 められるピアニストのデ イヴィッド・ヘルフゴット は、精神に異常をきたす。
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David Blaine: Beyond Magic
22 mins per episode, Season 1
22 mins per episode, Season 14
デビッド・ブレイン：マジックを
Significant milestone moments in the evolution of a large family are depicted in a series of vignettes.
Peter Griffin is the father of this not-quite-so-average family unit of middle class New Englanders.
3つのモダンな家族を描くコメデ ィードラマ。
Mom
マム
22 mins per episode, Season 4
Anna Faris and Allison Janney star in this comedy from Chuck Lorre – an irreverent and outrageous take on true family love and dysfunction. Newly sober single mum Christy (Faris) struggles to raise two children in a world full of temptations and pitfalls. Testing her sobriety is her formerly estranged mother (Janney), now back in Christy’s life and eager to share passive-aggressive insights into her daughter’s many mistakes.
シングルマザーは、2人の子育て に悪戦苦闘する。
2 Broke Girls NYボンビー・ガール
22 mins per episode, Season 6
Street-wise Max doesn’t expect much from the new waitress at her night job, a rich girl who has reluctantly joined the food service industry after a string of bad luck. But to her surprise, Caroline is a woman of substance and may just be her ticket to success. マックスとキャロラインは奇妙な友 情を築き、 大きなチャンスを夢見る。
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普通とはちょっとかけ離れた一 家の父親ピーター・グリフィンの 物語。
60 mins per episode
60 mins per episode
Magic meets documentary as Blaine blows the minds of celebrities in the world.
Accompanied by his band as well as a dazzling 30-piece orchestra, Michael Bublé performs his classic hits and songs from his brand new album Nobody But Me.
マジックがドキュメンタリーで再 現される。世界のセレブがブレイ
22 mins per episode, Season 1
Anh Does Vietnam
A formerly skeptical journalist joins a support group for misfits who believe they have been abducted by aliens.
アン・ダズ・ベトナム
60 mins per episode
Comedian Anh Do returns to Vietnam to rediscover the land of his birth. コメディアンのアン・ドゥーが母 国の再発見するためにベトナム に戻る。
A Taste Of Hong Kong
New Girl
NEW GIRL∼ダサかわ女子と 三銃士
22 mins per episode, Season 5
An ensemble comedy centering on an offbeat girl, who, after a bad break-up, moves in with three single guys, changing all their lives in unexpected ways. 独身男3人が暮らすアパートに引 っ越してきたちょっと変わった女 の子を軸に描くコメディー。
マイケル・ブーブレ - ライヴ・アッ
ト・ザ・BBC
ンのマジックに仰天する。
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Michael Bublé Live At The BBC
超えて
People of Earth
ピープル・オブ・アース
© 2016 Fox and its related entities
Life In Pieces
LIFESTYLE & REALITY © 2014 Fox and its related entities
© 2015-2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc.
COMEDY SERIES
ア・テイスト・オブ・香港
30 mins per episode
Christian and Ian travel around Hong Kong to uncover the very best food. クリスチャンとイアンが香港を周 遊し、様々な料理の種類を明ら かにする。
Sour Grapes
マイケル・ブーブレがこれまでの ヒット曲と、最新アルバム 『ノー バディ・バット・ミー』 の収録曲 を歌う。
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Outback Pilots
アウトバック・パイロッツ
50 mins per episode
Suspended in mid-air, inches from hi-voltage power lines, these death-defying pilots have an incredibly tough job to do, from working on remote power line transmission towers and hovering just inches from the live wires, to dropping off farm workers into crocinfested swampland for crocodile egg collection. 空中を浮遊する命知らずなパイ ロットたちは驚異的でタフな仕 事をこなす。
ソア・グレープス
85 mins per episode
A documentary about a counterfeiter who befriended the rich and powerful, and sold millions of dollars of fraudulent wine through the top wine auction markets. 高級で希少なワインオークション 市場を描いたドキュメンタリー。
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DRAMA SERIES
45 mins per episode, Season 11
A darkly amusing procedural with humour, heart and character. Dr Temperance Brennan, a highly skilled forensic anthropologist, works with FBI Agent Seeley Booth on murder investigations when the standard methods of identifying a body are useless. 158
ユーモアと愛情深い、味のあるキ ャラクターが繰り広げる、 ブラッ クユーモアの効いた1時間テレビ シリーズ。通常の手法では遺体 の身元が確認できない殺人事件 の捜査で、有能な法医学者であ るテンペランス・ブレナン博士と FBI捜査官のシーリー・ブースが チームを組む。
DC’s Legends Of Tomorrow
DCレジェンズ・オブ・トゥモロー
45 mins per episode, Season 2
Rip Hunter travels back in time to the 21st century where he brings together a new team of heroes and villains, that in his timeline were already a team, but are now dead and gone. Everyone must come together in an attempt to prevent the immortal Vandal Savage from destroying the world and time itself. リップ・ハンターは、 ヒーローや 悪党たちを集めた新しいチーム を結成するために21世紀へ戻 る。彼らはリップのいる時間軸で はすでにチームのメンバーだった が、 すでに亡くなったりチームか ら去ったりしているのだった。世
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界と時を破壊しようとする不死 身の悪党ヴァンダル・サベッジの 野望を阻止するために、全員が 協力しなければならないが…。
The Originals
オリジナルズ
45 mins per episode, Season 3
This spin-off from The Vampire Diaries focuses on the three Mikaelson siblings, the world’s oldest vampires. 「ヴァンパイア・ダイアリーズ」 の スピンオフ作品。世界最古のヴァ ンパイアのマイケルソン家の3兄 弟を描く。
Pretty Little Liars
プリティ・リトル・ライアーズ
45 mins per episode, Season 7
Four high school girls reunite after receiving frightening messages about their deepest secrets, suggesting that a long-missing former friend has returned and is watching them. Based on the books by Sara Shepard. 重大な秘密を暴露する恐怖のメ ールを受け取った4人の女子高 校生は、再び結集する。 メールに は、長らく失踪中の友人が戻って おり、4人を監視していると書か れていた。 サラ・シェパードによる 小説のドラマ化作品。
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
スター・ウォーズ 反乱者たち
ミッキーマウス・クラブハウス
24 mins per episode
A Mickey Mouse series created specifically for preschoolers. 未就学児のために作られたミ
ッキーマウスシリーズ。
Emma エマ
4 mins per episode
Join Emma for an adventure in her special bow room. Every day is a different adventure, so grab your tutu and get ready to sing, dance and wiggle with Emma. エマの特別なボウルームでの 冒険をぜひご一緒に。毎日が 新しい冒険です。 トゥトゥを手 に取り、 エマと一緒に歌ったり 踊ったり体を動かしましょう。
Star Wars Rebels 23 mins per episode
A few brave individuals band together in resistance. 数人の勇敢な者たちが反乱 者たちとして団結する。
Star vs. the Forces of Evil* 悪魔バスター★スター・バ
タフライ
23 mins per episode
A fugitive princess from another dimension takes refuge on Earth. 異次元からやってきた逃亡 中のプリンセスが、 地球に逃 げ込む。
Disney Tsum Tsum* ツムツム
2 mins per episode
Short episodes featuring Disney’s Tsum Tsum. ディズニー・ツムツム主演の短 編作品。
My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic マイリトルポニー ∼トモダチ
Legion of Super Heroes リージョン・オブ・スーパー・ ヒーローズ
は魔法∼
30 mins per episode
44 mins per episode
The adventures of a group of teenage superheroes 1,000 years in the future.
Twilight Sparkle learns about the magic of friendship. トワイライト・スパークルが友 情の魔法について学ぶ。
1000年先の未来のティーン エイジャーのグループのスー パーヒーローたちの冒険。
* DISNEY TSUM TSUM, STAR VS. THE FORCES OF EVIL © DISNEY
BONES （ボーンズ） -骨は語る-
© Disney
Bones
© Disney
© 2015-2016 Fox and its related entities
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ALBUMS
POP & ROCK: Little Mix Glory Days (Deluxe Edition) リトル・ミックスグローリー・デイズ
（デラックス版）
Kungs Layers クングス レイヤーズ
AUSTRALIAN UP & COMING: Isaiah Isaiah アイザイア アイザイア
The McClymonts Endless ザ・マクリモンツ エンドレス
EASY LISTENING Tony Bennett & Various Artists Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 トニー・ベネット＆様々なアーティス ト トニー・ベネット90歳を祝う
MUSIC VIDEOS
PODCASTS
Alessia Cara Scars to your Beautiful アレッシア・カーラ スカーズ・ト
ゥ・ヨア・ビューティフル
The Money War Recall ザ・マネー・ウォー リコール
The Avalanches Because I’m Me
The Grill Team ザ・グリル・チー
アヴァランチーズ ビコーズ・アイ
Merrickville with Merrick Watts メリックビル・ウィズ・メリ
ム・ミー
Ryan Adams Do you still love Me ライアン・アダムス ドゥー・ユー・ス ティル・ラブ・ミー
Cold War Kids Love is Mystical コールド・ウォー・キッズ ラブ・イズ・
ミスティカル
ポンチョ ft.ペイジIV アナと雪の女王
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ビショップ・ブリッグス ワイルド・
Imogen Clark Drawing Hearts イモジン・クラーク ドローイン
イージーリスニングプロ
グラム。
GAMES
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The Hot Breakfast ザ・ホット・
ブレックファスト・ポッドキャスト
Hamish & Andy ハミッシュ＆ア ンディー・ポッドキャスト
Rove & Sam ローヴ＆サム・ポッ
ドキャスト
Fifi, Dave, Fev & Byron フィ
イル＆ジャッキーO・ポッドキャスト
Tetris
テトリス
Hughsey & Kate ヒュージー＆ケ
Chess
チェス
Kinderling Conversation
Bejeweled 2
イト・ポッドキャスト
キンダリング・カンバセーションズ
We Fact Up ウィ・ファクト・アッ
プ・ポッドキャスト
Women’s Health ウィミンズ・ヘ ルス・ポッドキャスト
The Slow Home ザ・スロー・ホ ーム・ポッドキャスト
The Distruptive Entrepreneur ザ・ディストラプテ
グ・ハーツ
ィヴ・アントレプレナー
Zayn & Taylor I don’t want to live forever
パティ・コーチ
ゼイン＆タイラー アイ・ドント・ワン ト・トゥ・リブ・フォーエバー
Smooth FM Chill out to these favourites.
ック・ワッツ
フィ、デイヴ＆フェヴ・ポッドキャスト
ホーシズ
新ヒット曲をお届けします。
ム・ポッドキャスト
The Kyle & Jackie O Show カ
Bishop Briggs Wild Horses
PON CHO ft Paige IV Frozen
ム＆マーティー・ポッドキャスト
メラニー・ダイヤー フレッシュ
クローブス ベター・ナウ
ンダーウォーター
ィッパ・ポッドキャスト
Melanie Dyer Fresh
Cloves Better Now
エミリー・サンーブリージング・ア
ドキャスト
Kate, Tim & Marty ケイト、ティ
フォー・ユー
Emeli Sande Breathing Underwater
オーストラリアからスマルジーが最
クリッシー、サム＆ブラウニー・ポッ
ジョナス･ブルー ft. レイ バイ・ヨア・
ロンドン・グラマー ルーティング・
カラム・スコット リズム・インサイド
Chrissy, Sam & Browny
ザ・エム・ルチアーノ・ラジオショー・
Fitzy & Wippa フィッツィー＆ウ
London Grammar Rooting for You
Calum Scott Rhythm Inside
ウィズ・ハーレー・ブリーン
NOVA Hear the freshest hits on NOVA, hosted by Smallzy.
The Em Rusciano Radio Show with Harley Breen
Jonas Blue ft Raye By your side サイド
RADIO
The Property Couch ザ・プロ
Game On Australia ゲーム・オ ン・オーストラリア
Blackjack
ビジュエルド２
ブラックジャック
Disney’s Classic Games ディズニークラシック
ゲーム
Golf Open
ゴルフゲーム
Hangman
ハングマン
MemoPics
メモリーゲーム
S.U.D.O.K.U. (SUDOKU)
Solitaire
数独
ソリティア
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Backpage I TALES FROM ROW 57*
Passport to the past
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IS THERE ANYTHING so nostalgic for a traveller as a passport nearing its use-by date? I doubt it. My chunky, navy-blue pocket book of adventures is, sadly, coming to the end of its 10-year tenure. It is fraying at the edges and the regal gold coat of arms is starting to lose its authoritarian shine – unsurprising, given the number of times it’s been shoved in seat pockets, handbags and suitcases. The cover has been outdated by the bolder blues of more recent passports, but the technology hasn’t changed. Back then, I was one of the first able to line up at Melbourne Airport’s Arrivals Smartgate. Now I join the queue. And what about that photo of my 10-yearyounger self? I might be less mature and a little prettier in that photo, with fewer lines and half as many cares, but I wasn’t half as worldly. A flick through the 66 pages is an almanac of memories and solid evidence of a decade well travelled: a Machu Picchu stamp rekindles a threeday hike to those ruins in the clouds; a ‘Polar Bear Capital of the World’ stamp recalls bucket-list wildlife encounters in the freezing cold in Canada. A Checkpoint Charlie
An almanac of memories and solid evidence of a decade well travelled stamp casts my mind back to a lovely birthday long weekend in Berlin. Dozens of Sevilla stamps are testament to a year spent learning the lingo of a foreign land. Heathrow
stamps nod to a stint in the homeland of my then future husband. There are big, stick-on visas for Indonesia, China and Vietnam, and doublepagers for my ex-pat years in Hong Kong; visas that were extended, then extended again. Long-forgotten destinations reveal themselves. A Fiji stamp brings back three blissful nights on a private island,
the first decadently solo trip after my first child was born. A Phnom Penh stamp conjures memories of a two-year-old in a tuk tuk and a frangipaniscented colonial hotel. There are black and blue marks from Laos, Bhutan, Doha, Funchal and Philippines, and red and green stamps from Paris, Helsinki, Frankfurt, Granada and New York. Train and plane icons piece together the arrivals and departures, hellos and goodbyes. But one big black stamp jumps out. It says Journey Complete. And I can’t help thinking, no, not yet it’s not.
ILLUSTRATION GETTY IMAGES
Penny Watson recounts a decade of adventure marked by ink on paper
* ROW 57 IS THE LAST ROW OF SEATING ON JETSTAR’S 787 AIRCRAFT.
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