Village News August 2012 Issue by Village News

August 2012

Gloria the ewe gets new home near wool press Page 3

New Farm has lost some great locals Page 25

FE THIRD ANNUAL TENERIF . . AND NOW FESTIVAL A SUCCESS . 15 FOR NEXT YEAR - PAGE Photo by vellum studios David Hinchliffe and Alma pucker up for the camera at the Teneriffe Festival

villageadvertorial Kindy embraces outdoors for early childhood learning AT BALLYMORE THE teachers at Ballymore Kindergarten encourage their children to interact with the natural environment to develop their skills as part of their pre-Prep program. Kindergarten director, Desley Jones, said that excluding the use of computers from the program and shifting the play focus on interacting with their peers in a natural environment was widely supported by the parents. “Our core areas are working around independence, relating to each other and fostering the ideas that are meaningful to four-year-olds,” Desley said. “At this stage of development, it’s about being outside, being able to use your body and be involved and have lots of sensory experiences. The kids love our mud patch,” she said. “They love being able to find spaces for themselves, like a garden to make a fairy home. Inside, it’s the same. They turn a space into their own.” Desley said she believed that pre-Prep acknowledged that children were capable of problem solving. The kindy’s spacious outdoor setting has rock and mud pits, play equipment and edible gardens and has served

as an important tool for the children to come up with “valuable ideas”. “We’ve been discussing and coming up with ideas on how to keep the possums away from the strawberries we just planted,” Desley said. “Another child has been figuring out how to make stable towers from the rocks in the rock pit.” The kindergarten, which is the only standalone facility to serve the New Farm peninsula and surrounding northern inner-city suburbs, has 44 children, aged 3½-4½, on a five-day fortnight basis. Desley, who has worked in early education for 25 years and been director for 12, agreed with recent Queensland Government research which showed that children who attended pre-Prep programs were better able to adjust to social and academic interactions when they began Prep school 12 months later. “Socially, they’re used to being in a group so they have better listening and communication skills,” Desley said. “Certainly as well when they move into literacy and numeracy, they’re better equipped as their foundation skills are better in place. “We really value them as individuals and their own creativity

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Samantha strikes gold in winning festival spot IN an Olympic Games year, gold is in vogue and Samantha Ashton is a favourite. Single-mum designer, Samantha Ashton, is promising a podium performance when she unveils her Ash to Gold 2012 Spring/Summer collection at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane. It is to be the first time Samantha is to take part in the festival The Brisbane model-turned-designer opened her label signature store in Brisbane’s edgy fashion hub Fortitude Valley recently. Samantha said her six-year-old son Felix has a pivotal role in her new career: “He makes everything I do more purposeful.” Felix, who is in grade one, always is with his mother when not at school. Samantha often jokes that he’s often considered an accessory in her store. “He is probably destined for a career in fashion. He takes photos of the clothes, directs at shoots and loves being part of it,” Samantha said. “I design and do all my work at home and Felix is always there telling me what he likes and doesn’t, which I really enjoy, even if I don’t follow his advice,” she said. Felix arguably will be the youngest fashion supporter under the festival marquee at Treasury Casino and Hotel, when her designs are included for the first time at the festival as part of the Emerging Designer Group Show on Thursday, August 30. “I am so excited to be taking part in the festival,” Samantha said. “It’s been an amazing few months and I’m planning to surprise on the catwalk, with pieces that haven’t yet been seen. I want to create and showcase something outstanding.”

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Felix with his mum Samantha Ashton “It’s about going with extra everything for Summer, less clothes, but more everything else so expect fresh bursts of white and graphic prints,” she said. Like the hard-training Olympic athletes, the 26 year old has a goal, determined to make Ash to Gold a lifestyle brand. The label has just expanded into accessories with shoes, handbags and jewellery. While it’s a fulltime juggling act, Samantha said it was all about striving for a PB (personal best) in everything she did, whether it was caring for Felix or creating a new design. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane runs from August 25-31. For further information and bookings tickets, which start at $33, log on to www. mbff.com

Great news, Gloria is coming to Teneriffe and Cr David McLachlan has confirmed that the public consultation has supported the proposed site of next to the wool press machine in front of Eve’s on the River restaurant. See Evesdropping in Teneriffe on page 23

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Most Australians over 50 suffer from hearing loss AS we age, we expect our hearing to change over time, just like our vision. However, most people are surprised to discover there are more than 50 diseases and disorders that can also affect our hearing. Often, there are no easily noticeable symptoms as the effects tend to progress gradually over time. Without correct diagnosis and treatment, some of these diseases and disorders can develop into more complicated and even life-threatening ear conditions. Common signs of hearing loss can include increased difficulty hearing on the telephone or in the presence of background noise, needing to turn the television volume up and ringing/buzzing/ whooshing/crackling sounds in your ears (called tinnitus). Not all Audiologists understand some of the more complex hearing issues and work with Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists to attain the best outcome for your personal situational needs. It’s important to recognise there’s “no ‘one size fits all” solution. After all, everyone has different communication needs, ear canal shapes, learning and adaptation styles, as well as different

causes of hearing loss. The Federal Government’s 2010 Senate Inquiry into hearing health in Australia, labelled Hear Us, was completed in an endeavour to provide Australians with better hearing solutions. One of the Senate Inquiry’s findings was that, unfortunately, up to 30% of hearing aids sit unused in people’s bedside drawers. Not all hearing loss can be solved by hearing aids and, for those that can be, it’s often not just a matter

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MOTORCYCLE theft is not on the rise on the New Farm peninsula but police are warning riders to be more vigilant following a recent run of incidents. Senior Constable Victoria Campbell, from the Fortitude Valley Police Station, said several machines had been stolen from across the peninsula from areas recently particularly from underground car parks which are more common with the growth of higher-density living on the peninsula. Snr-Const Campbell said that, while police did not consider the run of thefts to be a trend, they did not it to become one. Motorcycle thieves have been spotted driving around the suburbs in vehicles with a trailer. In one instance recently, a fourwheel-drive vehicle with a trailer was seen driving around “in the middle of the night” targeting unattended motorcycles. The bikes were then lifted onto the trailer and driven away. Snr-Const Campbell said the thieves were rarely challenged by passersby. Riders should increase their vigilance in protecting their machines against theft – such as using anchor chains bolted to floors to which to attach their parked bikes. Snr-Const Campbell said there also was a mobile phone application which sent a message to a device if something was happening to the machine.

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working in conjunction with businesses in the area, including Ray White New Farm which is a sponsor of the event, to ensure the event is a success. Principal at Ray White New Farm, Haesley Cush, said the agency was keen to be involved in an event that gathered together the community. “Not only do we sell property but one of our jobs is to show New Farm as a diverse community,” Haesley said. “People from all different demographics live in New Farm and we really enjoy looking for new ways to showcase that. We just want to be involved in a day for the community to engage in a fun and achievable way,” he said. Haesley, who claims to have been a schoolyard champion himself, has encouraged other businesses in the area to form a team and take on the challenge. The Handball Festival is an all-ages, alcoholfree and cost-free event. Teams and individuals can register on the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre website at www.newfarmneighbourhood.org.

Council seeks submissions for new City Hall time capsule

BRISBANE City Council is planning to place a time capsule in the auditorium of City Hall as part of the $215 million restoration of the iconic building and is looking for contributions from the public The time capsule is to be placed sometime next year – once the renovations are completed. Council plans for the capsule to be reopened in 2059 to coincide with Queensland’s 200th birthday celebrations. To get involved, residents can log on to the council website and upload an image and short story of up to 200 words about life in Brisbane in 2012 or post submissions by telephoning council on 3403 8888 for a Your City Your Say newsletter and reply paid envelope. Submissions are to be accepted until December 31, with the stories to be packaged into a book.

ITALIAN restaurant Dell Ugo is to host a motor neurone lunch in memory of late owner and local resident Gloria Robertiello on August 26. The evening, to be held at the South Bank Dell Ugo, is to treat guests to a four-course dinner before culminating in talks from guest speakers Dr Rob Hendersen and Carol Douglas. Funds raised are to go towards motor neurone disease research at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

The motor neurone disease lunch is on August 26 at Dell Ugo South Bank, at 182 Grey Street. Tickets are $120 and includes wine and sparkling water. For further information or to book, telephone Soula on 3844 0500.

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Parents fuming over fumes

I WANT to raise the issue of the coffee van in the children’s playground in New Farm Park which pumps diesel fumes into the playground. We spend a lot of time in the park and there is a lot of anger among the parents that they have allowed a diesel generator to operate right next to the children’s playground. The smell of the diesel fumes can be very strong and is obviously very unhealthy for the children and adults. There are power poles within metres of the van. I don’t understand why they allow a diesel generator to exhaust smoke into a children’s playground. Thanks for your magazine. We love it and the wonderful stories. Mark Donaldson

Welcome to Vivienne

RAY White New Farm principal Haesley Cush and his wife Aleesha welcomed Vivienne Joanna into the family on July 31 at 9.27am. Vivienne was given the middle name Joanna (pronounced Yohanna) in honour of Aleesha’s Oma (Dutch for grandmother). She arrived weighing in at 7.8lb. Haesley said mum and baby are happy and well.

Welcome to James

James and Laura McCullough welcomed James Samuel at 1.55pm on July 24 at Royal Brisbane Hospital weighing 3.965 kilos. The Village News enjoys hearing about new locals being born so please send photos to editor@newfarmvillagenews.com.au

College lauds Philippa’s portrait of celebration

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good service and tries to keep it all “pretty relaxed”. “We really want our staff to be themselves so, when guests visit, they’re getting the real person. They’re having that real interaction and engagement and that’s what I love,” Lachlan said.

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Hotel Urban Brisbane general manager Lachlan Furnell . . . home away from home and Mirvac before taking up his position at Hotel Urban. He has a sensibility that comes only from experience. “I love entertaining people. I love beautiful spaces,” Lachlan said. “I like seeing people really enjoy themselves.” To hotel boasts good food, good wine,

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Bowling club an oasis of recreation fun In an era of increasing urban development and the resulting loss of many traditional near-city recreational facilities, New Farm’s Merthyr Bowls Club is something of a precious green gem, nestling on the northern bank of the Brisbane River as it is since founding in the late 1930s. That is not to say that there have not been changes over the years. The club’s superbly positioned riverside deck has been extended to allow more members and restaurant patrons to enjoy the view over a beverage or meal and the original kitchen has been extensively modernised to accommodate the needs of contemporary catering. Something else has changed too. The people you’ll see out on the Merthyr Bowls Club’s fastidiously maintained green are very different from the accepted cliche of boring, old bowlers. This club was one of the pioneers in Australia of Barefoot Bowls, relaxing the stiffiness so long associated with lawn bowls and opening it up to younger generations. These days, people of all ages and backgrounds are part of the Merthyr Bowls Club, from high-profile movers and shakers to

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Bigger diggers excite school’s little tiggers

THERE is a buzz of excitement and a layer of dust students into the school each year. in the air around Holy Spirit Catholic School in Previously, the school had been restricted Villiers St as construction has begun on two new to a smaller intake of one class due to limited classrooms. classroom space. The Prep classes have temporarily moved to the Nick said the situation had been difficult for the school hall while the renovations are happening school as it had meant that they were not able to but the children place a lot of the children waiting to are close enough enrol in the school. to have a peek out “Now with the new classrooms, the window and combined with a drop off of the Year keep a close eye 7s, we will be able to support a lot on the classrooms more families in the community which which will be theirs is wonderful news,” Nick said. next year. The school fete is to be staged on School principal, Sunday, September 16, to raise money Nick Gallen, said for the furnishings and resources for the whole school the new classrooms. was excited The fete is to have the traditional about the new stalls favourites, a feast of food classrooms but options, auctions, entertainment, none more so than activities and rides for children – five and six-yearincluding the popular 35m Big Slide. olds in Prep. Nick said the fete, held every “School just got two years, was the school’s biggest a whole lot more fundraiser. interesting once “Donations made by local Prep students Valentino Adami and Raven businesses are a big part of the fete’s the digger and Hennig and the construction site for the success,” Nick said. other machinery school’s two new classrooms. turned up,” Nick “We appreciate all the support said. “The whole we’ve received so far and hope to raise school community is happy to have this temporary enough money to properly resource the two new inconvenience – because we know the result is classrooms. It will be a wonderful end to the whole two classrooms which we desperately need for our school extension process,” he said. growing school.” To make a donation or for further information The new classrooms, along with the move about the fete, log on to www.holyspiritschool.com of Year 7s into high school from 2014, are to and follow the “Contact us” link or telephone fete enable school to have a double intake of 50 Prep co-ordinator Karen Searle on 0411 400 576.

Tibetan trivia night helps children

THE New Farm-based Tibetan Education Fund is to hold its fourth annual trivia night on this month to raise funds for disadvantaged students in Tibet. Fund president and local resident Wanday Dondrup said the event, to be held on Saturday, August 11, would also be a night to showcase traditional Tibetan culture with food, dance and songs by Tenzen Choegyal and Thanmo Nomads. “There are auction, raffles and stalls on the night to make the atmosphere really great. The traditional dance circle brings the community together and the response every year has just been really positive.” Wanday said. “The first year we had 30 people attend, the next 80 and last year 120. We’re hoping for more this year. The price of the ticket really goes a long way to help the children in Tibet,” he said. After numerous visits to Tibet and seeing first hand families struggling, Wanday launched the Fund in 2008 to provide students across Tibet with access to education and health care. “I feel that so many children are forgotten and it is these ’forgotten’ ones who concern me the most and it is my passion to try and answer the calls of the poor children who are eager to learn,” Wanday said. “I believe education is a path to freedom. It also provides them with the skills and ability to work together to preserve their culture, which is vitally important for the future of all Tibetans,” he said. TEF sponsors 142 students attending middle school, college and university with access to education and health care. The Fund also has helped to build, perform maintenance and provide stationery to Tibetan schools. The trivia night is to be held at Merthyr Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm, on August 11 from 6.30pm. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for concession. For further information, telephone Pattie on 0401 967 139 or email tibetanef@gmail.com

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Reinvented Jono has landed at Da Rin THE new collection of renowned Australian spectacle designer Jono Hennessy has landed at Da Rin Optometrist in Merthyr Village. Manager Ron Van Rooy said it was the first time the practice had stocked an Australian label, run by Jonathon Sceats, and was thrilled to showcase the handcrafted collection of bold and uniquely shaped frames. “Jonathon has always been in the world of designing spectacles. He originally started out in the 80s as Sceats Eyewear. A few years ago, he took a break and now he’s reinvented himself as Jono Hennessy with bold, colourful yet wearable frames but still with the same influence and style that he’s famous for,” Ron said.

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FOR many employees at tax time, a handful of otherwise forgettable deductions can make the difference between getting a refund and paying additional tax. Let us look at a few easy ones:

villageaccounts by JD Nicholas Q: I don’t have a receipt for “xyz”. I was told I can’t claim it. A: Not true. Is the expense obvious from looking at the associated credit card or bank statement for example? If so, there’s a good chance you can claim it. Q: My son/daughter has braces. Please tell me I can claim those costs. A: If your family’s total out-ofpocket medical expenses (doctors, prescriptions, dentists, optometrists...) are more than $2060 then you have a claim. Q: I take work home. What can I claim? A: Make an estimate of the hours you spend working from your home office and you can claim a fixed dollar amount based on that time.

Q: I run errands in my car for work but I haven’t kept a logbook. A: You can make a reasonable estimate of the kilometres travelled for work and claim a fixed dollar amount based on that distance. Grab a pen, a scrap of paper and a quiet moment and see what you come up with. Q: Can I deduct my iPad (laptop, printer…)? A: If you use it for work purposes then you’ll be able to deduct part of its cost. Q: What about my mobile phone usage? A: Identify the calls from an itemised account or keep a diary for four weeks to determine the typical work related usage of the account.

Q: That claim just seems too large. I feel like I’m doing something wrong. A: Focus on whether the claim is legitimate, not its size and be sure to get what you’re entitled to. There are plenty of patsies in the tax system. Don’t be one of them. * JD Nicholas is from Verve Accounting & Wealth Stewardship, 3/ 158 Moray St New Farm. It provides ethical fixed fee tax and accounting to individuals and businesses. Telephone 1300 283 783 or log on to www.verveaccounting.com.au

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villagenews Celebrity pedalists live up to pre-race hype THE inaugural Celebrities Race at this under 50 minutes. year’s annual Fusion Games run last Spackman was closely followed by month around the streets of Newstead Briana Mackie who crossed the line lived up to all the pre-games hype. first in the women’s division almost The celebrities did not race on three minutes ahead of second-placed sleek road racers but the clunky Melanie Newton. 25kg Brisbane City Council CityCycle The Kids’ Duathlon was open to machines. children as young as seven up to 11. Games spokesman, Sebastien They all received a medal at the end no Krantz, said it was surprising that the matter where they finished. CityCycles proved to be Following on from the fast and manoeuvrable duathlons, the cycling in tight corners. program started with five Former pro-cyclist different graded divisions. Craig Mackie won First up was the the race, followed Masters C and D with closely by Olympian Mark Brooks first. Braden Sara Carrigan. The O’Hehir-Fleming won rest of the bunch the Masters B and Elite was composed of C division with Desrae rugby league’s Brad 10-year-old Hannah Christie Cameron winning the Watts, Shane Walker, came 3rd in the kids Duathlon ladies handicap. Paralympian Jarrod Allan West easily won Moncur, runners Peter Nowill and the Masters A and Elite B division. Patrick Nispel, Brisbane Central MP Peter Thompson won the blue riband Robert Cavallucci, Hamilton Ward’s Cr Elite A event – again defending the David McLachlan and his BCC colleague title has won since the Games were Cr Steven Huang. introduced. In its third year, the Fusion Games Nine teams of five riders competed began with a 55km social ride to in the Corporate Teams Criterium. Team Sandgate and welcomed back with a Virgin Australia won the event ahead of hot coffee. last year’s winners Lambert & Reibhein The competition proper began with Engineering. $100 from each team went the adult’s duathlon from 7am. Todd to this year’s charity, the Amy Gillett Spackman successfully defended the Foundation. title he has won for the first two years of Full results and photos from the event the event. He finished the course in just can be found at QSMSports.com

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to keep the show at the forefront of technology, this year a free interactive fireworks display phone app has been introduced. RNA Chief Executive. Brendan Christou said the “one-of-a-kind” app became available through iTunes from August 1. Mr Christou said that with the introduction of the “easy-to-use” fireworks app, the RNA had “raised the bar” on interactive mobile telephone access. Last year’s iPhone Ekka app also had a new facility this year – interactive mapping. Mr Christou said mobile telephone users could “see where they are, what’s nearby and how to get there”. He said the app also was “fully interactive on Facebook”. “The Ekka is actively embracing technology to improve communications with patrons but also get message of what is happening at the Ekka out into the community,” he said. More than 400,000 people were expected to attend the Ekka which is to run from August 9-18. More than 10,000 animals, 23,000 competition entries, a smorgasbord of award-winning food and wine and a large range of entertainment is to be part of the 10-day celebration. For further information about the program, times and tickets, log on to www.ekka.com.au

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READERS might be surprised to learn that it is not only teenagers and young women who suffer with eating disorders. A recent study out of America shows that age is no barrier to disordered eating.

seniorsvoice by Tony Townsend In women aged 50 and over, 3.5 percent reported binge eating, nearly eight percent purging and more than 70 percent were trying to lose weight. A team researchers in the Eating Disorders Program at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, found that 62 percent of women claimed that their weight or shape had a negative impact on their lives and about 36 percent reported spending at least half their time in the past five years dieting, 41 percent checked their body daily and 40 percent weighed themselves a couple of times a week or more. Women reported resorting to a variety of unhealthy methods to change their body, including diet pills (7.5 percent), excessive exercise (seven percent), diuretics (2.5 percent), laxatives (two percent) and vomiting (one percent). Another recent study of seniors aged over 55 revealed that the type of neighbourhood they lived in was related to their general health, mental health and quality of life.

The National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre’s report entitled Neighbourhood Characteristics: Shaping the Wellbeing of Older Australians shows a direct link between varying neighbourhood characteristics – such as social cohesion (trust, belonging) and disorder (presence of vandalism, graffiti) – and how that had an impact on ageing well. It found good general health was linked to a sense of belonging (people “felt more a part of their area”), trust (“felt people in the area could be trusted”) and helpfulness of people in the neighbourhood. Better general health was also associated with a sense of neighbourhood order (few problems of vandalism, graffiti or rubbish) and feeling it was safe for people to walk in their neighbourhood after dark. Neighbourhood belonging was also linked to lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress. Greater neighbourhood cohesion was associated with larger social networks and lower levels of loneliness. National Seniors Australia contributes to the wellbeing of older Australians through its network of members living on the New Farm peninsula and the activities of New Farm branch. Any seniors are welcome to join other branch members for dinner at To Be Thai in Merthyr Road on Friday, August 17, from 6pm or the branch annual general meeting at Merthyr Uniting Church from 9.30am on Wednesday, September 5, followed by lunch in the courtyard. For further information on National Seniors Australia or the New Farm branch, telephone Tony Townsend on 3315 2523.

Help sought in campaign to protect Aussie kids from abuse AUSTRALIA’S national child protection advocate, Bravehearts, is calling for volunteers to take part in a host of top-secret initiatives in preparation for the 16th annual White Balloon Day next month. Bravehearts hopes to raise $500,000 as it aims to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child. Volunteers can help with fundraising or “ambush marketing”. Businesses can also “white out” their offices to show support. Bravehearts founder and executive director Hetty Johnston said the organisation was “thinking outside the square” this year and encouraged volunteers to get involved and have fun in the name of protecting Australian children. “Our volunteers and supporters are so important to making White Balloon Day a success,” Hetty said. “Support can be as simple as becoming a volunteer, tying a white balloon to your letterbox or hosting a fundraising function. “Schools across the country can hold a ‘wear white Friday’ event,” she said. The Australia-wide event coincides with National Child Protection Week that aims to break the silence on child sexual assault. “White Balloon Day is about encouraging kids to come forward and break the silence, while we raise the necessary funds to ensure vital support networks and programs can continue,” Hetty said.

Individuals, groups and organisations wanting to be involved can register online at www.whiteballoonday.com.au Registered organisations receive a kit including posters, flyers, a donation box, balloons and White Balloon Day guide. White Balloon Day is to be held nationally on September 7.

(Right) Matthew Sorbello, of Merthyr Village, and Nick Malouf, of Malouf Pharmacies, present Jean Patton with her prize – The Ultimate Merthyr Village Experience Merthyr Village, Malouf Pharmacies and Coles New Farm would like to thank everyone that attended the Teneriffe Festival and entered the draw to win the Ultimate Merthyr Village Experience. We were all extremely excited by the response and interest in the wonderful prize package donated by so many Merthyr Village tenants. Over $3,000 worth in total.

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IS it a sign you are approaching old age when you find you are more displeased with your world than pleased with it? In the halcyon days of youth when nothing much mattered, no one seemed to cause annoyance or aggravation and the famous “She’ll be right, mate” attitude held truthful significance. Now, I find myself having to be constantly vigilant against surrendering to the seductive power of complaint and irritability. Hebe of course disagrees: “Darling, most unhealthy to keep all that ill-feeling bottled up. Much better to vent. A good old-fashioned vulgar rant never hurt anyone. Providing of course your good humour asserts itself at the end of it.” I confess, I’m not entirely comfortable taking Hebe’s advice and feel compelled to warn those of you who possess little sympathy for complaint and self-pity to perhaps turn the page and find more edifying, reading rather than continue down the page and bear witness to my expostulation. It was Saturday morning. After a week of dismal and continuous rain, the day had finally dawned clear. The winter sun held little warmth but it is, at least, a cheerful alternative

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exercise, considering the scantiness of the rest of their apparel. As we get nearer, I encourage Beau, albeit rather forcefully, to take the grassy side of the path while I remain on the concrete. He’s less than happy with my autocratic insistence and shoots me a reproachful glance. Good manners dictate there should be room enough for the women to pass without muddying their footwear, such as it is.

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All parties keep walking, Beau and I in silence, while the young women bray with raucous laughter, their attention firmly fixed on the screen of a shared mobile telephone. Finally, we are face to face. My expectation is one of the women will fall behind the other, thus allowing all to pass while sharing the footpath with exception of the disconsolate Beau who is forced to walk on the boggy grass, but no. The young women appear to harbour a different expectation. They come to a halt, two abreast, effectively blocking my way. I too now am at a standstill. Beau fidgets beside me. It would seem we are at an impasse. The women obviously are under the impression that I also should take to the grassy verge, therefore allowing them, without the smallest inconvenience to themselves, to continue on their way unhindered. Gallantry, withering suddenly on the bush of good intentions and with indignation high under my collar, I ask politely: “Would you please fall into single file so I can pass?” The look of incomprehension on their pretty, though bovine faces is absolute. I speculate silently: do they not understand English or are they just sublimely ignorant of good manners? Perhaps it is a deliberate

employment of inconsideration towards Beau and me. Hebe is of the opinion, in today’s society, those of us who observe good manners are often at a distinct disadvantage to those who don’t: “I don’t think they understand that good manners are the grease that keeps the social machine well oiled, allowing us to move smoothly along,” she opines. I concur. Politeness is often misinterpreted as weakness or, at the very least, an example of effeteness. The taller of the two women, spits a great wad of fuchsia pink bubble gum into the gutter and says belligerently: “Whadya mean ‘single file’?” It appears they do speak English after all. The problem is obviously one of comprehension. “It means you walk one after the other,” I say helpfully. It is at that moment Beau, growing restless and alarmed at the discordant atmosphere, has a pressing need to urinate and it’s with unerring exactitude he shoots a yellow stream of pee in the direction of the women. Unfortunately, drops splatter their feet. “Ewwww. Gross. Filthy beast,” they shriek. Their vituperative invective towards Beau leaves him unapologetic and he moves quickly back onto the concrete footpath. The outraged women in their effort to escape his urinary onslaught have jumped clear of the path and now stand ankle deep in boggy mud. We were now at last free to continue our walk on terra-firma, unconcerned and unencumbered by guilt. The need to implement good manners is rendered obsolete. Like a Greek chorus, the women’s colourful and imaginative expletives follow us down the path as Beau and I hastily execute a discretionary retreat. Beau looks back at me. I swear he’s smiling, as if to say: “I had their measure all along.”

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Festival to flow onto river next year

By Darryl Whitecross Photos by Vellum Studios & Dominiqe Mills NEXT year’s Teneriffe Festival is to “Ultimately, the festival is a focus more on the Brisbane River as community event that is designed to an attraction as the event grows in size showcase the suburb of Teneriffe to and popularity, according to festival greater Brisbane – not just to Teneriffe management committee chairman or New Farm residents. Richard Bodley. “We believe we’re fulfilling that role Mr Bodley said having the river year by year and getting more people flowing by the festival site was an extra from greater Brisbane coming down attraction for people and the committee to visit the suburb and discover the planned to utilise that more next year. suburb,” he said. He said that was where he saw the He said this year’s festival was growth potential – “utilising the river “definitely the best so far. There’s no space”. denying that.” “The uniqueness of where we He paid tribute to event co-ordinator hold the event and how we’re able to Nicole Ogilvy and the committee. incorporate the river into the event, this “It was brilliantly put together Nicole. is where we see our growth and see I’m grateful to Nicole and the committee growth in the future,” Mr Bodley said. who gave up their valuable time to “We believe we have the right formula organise the festival,” Mr Bodley said. and we need to build that formula and This year, the festival was advertised keep the festival bubbling along . . . and heavily on Brisbane’s CityCats. always keeping our fingers crossed for “We will come up with ideas next year the weather,” he said. how to extend that marketing phase to Mr Bodley said the committee made get the message out to a broader base a concerted effort this year to extend of Brisbane people as well,” Mr Bodley the festival down on to the riverfront said. with the Sir Manuel Hornibrook Park He said it was hard to put a figure on incorporated into schedule – “and it crowd numbers because it was a free, was flat out all day with people having open festival but best estimates were picnics down on the grass”. about 30,000. He said it was “such a beautiful day” “You can’t count numbers. There is that festival goers packed the park no entry point,” he said. area to soak up the sun and enjoy the The extended festival hours – 9amboardwalk and river’s edge. 10pm – contributed to greater crowd “Everyone just loved being down on numbers. the waterfront and the boardwalk. It was Mr Bodley said that, even at 10pm, just fantastic to see everyone using that the streets were still buzzing: “The space,” Mr Bodley said. streets at 10pm were absolutely full.” The festival also utilised the laneways “We had a lot more music and a lot behind the London wool stores. A range more activities that began after sunset,” of programs were designed to use those Mr Bodley said. “We had beautiful light laneways including a small live jazz shows that were projecting onto the festival and the fashion parades. side of the London wool stores building “The laneways this year were utilised and had a moving images of the 1930s to a great extent and that area was 40s 50s projected onto the side of absolutely packed all day,” Mr Bodley Winchcombe Carsen wool store – the said. oldest wool store in the suburb. “We are “The London laneways were gradually beautifully lit up and designed to getting encourage people to come around after more of dark. The laneways were absolutely the streets gorgeous. It was just beautiful the around lights against the old brick walls of the Teneriffe wool stores buildings. It was a lovely involved in the environment; a lovely atmosphere,” he festival. said.

Rob Cavallucci, the state member for Brisbane Central, unveiled a plaque commemorating the centenary of the London wool stores. The plaque was designed and produced by the London wool stores’ body corporate and the New Farm and Districts Historical Society. “The unveiling marked an important mark in our history,” Mr Bodley said. A similar plaque was unveiled last year to commemorate the milestone achieved by the Winchcombe Carsen wool store. The Teneriffe Festival committee already has met to debrief and begin planning for next year. “It’s a never ending process. Because the festival is becoming so large now it does require a full 12 months of planning and operational activities to get it up for the following year,” Mr Bodley said. “I am very grateful for the outstanding work done by the committee members over the 12 months and to help delegate some tasks we will welcome additional members to the committee if they can bring a good level of expertise. “It is our long-term intention to make the Teneriffe Festival the number one, best run and exciting street festival on the annual Brisbane calendar,” he said. For information contact Richard on enquiries@teneriffefestival.org

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Old warhorse still a fusion of old world security and style

SOME years ago, I wrote in a food review on the QA Hotel in James Street that the Condon family had impressively refurbished the New Farm/Valley/ Teneriffe

former owners of the Crushers) hold the gaming and liquor licences but now we are enjoying the challenge of returning it to its former glory. We support Brothers’ juniors club and the locals are behind our efforts,” he said. Barry Condon, with his charming wife, Marie, and their family of four, came to Queensland in 1985. He was sales manager at Colonial Mutual Insurance. by Gary Balkin In 1989, became general manager. establishment and the result was a During that time, CMI bought Scottish fusion of modern chic decor and an Amicable and the Rural Bank of New old world sense of security and style. South Wales. In 1991, he was made At the time, I met the pub boss GM of the company in NSW and Christopher Condon, who I wrote retired the following year to return to seemed always busy; always Queensland. thinking; a man shouldering the He bought the Bonny View Hotel at family investment with enthusiasm, Bald Hills which he ran successfully enjoyment and flair. for almost 10 years with his youngest Recently, I met his father, Barry, the son, Chris, who learnt the ropes Condon patriarch, who lives at New exceedingly well. Then, while Chris Farm. I was struck by his integrity, bought the Surfair Hotel near modesty and again – enjoyment of Coolum, Barry, in his then retirement, family and business. The family it developed a stud farm in D’Aguila for seems, like the QA, is a fusion of five years. modern thinking and an old world So how was Barry Condon sense of security and style. It is easy considered “a good, strong country to understand when one realises the boy”? Where did he live and go to origin of this characteristic – Barry school? How did he get into the pub was “a good, strong country boy”. and club industry? While Chris shoulders the QA, “I was the son of a sharefarmer, Barry (who admits to being a small Toby (Condon),” he said. “We lived part of the show) has taken on a new at Bective, near Somerton, NSW business in the past year or so – country, off the Tamworth-Gunnedah Brothers Grange Leagues Club which Road, and I rode a horse to the was formerly known as Crushers and, one-teacher school. I later went to before that, Brothers Leagues Club. Tamworth Christian Brothers College; Both former clubs enjoyed prosperous then completed my apprenticeship periods before hard times hit but as a mechanic. Rugby league was my Barry has the bit between his teeth. sport and I played as lock forward “Club manager Nigel de Ryck for West Tamworth for four years and handles the operation,” Barry said. “I represented Northern NSW against go out daily to do the banking, make a England, France and New Zealand. nuisance of myself and enjoy meeting “I married Marie in 1960 and she the members and visitors. We have joined me at Guyra in my third year of spent over $1 million in renovations coaching there. and the club has a warm, friendly feel. “At 21, I was in my first player/ “We bought the freehold of the coaching job with Guyra for three club premises 10 years ago. The years. In 1961, I coached at QRL (Queensland Rugby League and Wellington, near Dubbo; then bought

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What breed is your dog? He is a labrador. How old is Rocky? Seven years old. I got him when he was a puppy. He looked like a baby hippopotamus. What sort of personality does he have? He’s big and strong and very hyperactive so he needs lots of big, long walks. At puppy preschool, the instructor said to me: “Gee. He’s very headstrong isn’t he?” He just really loves people. What activities do you do together? Walking and just hanging out. As long as he’s hanging out with the family he’s happy. We go for a lot of walks along the river around here. I find it really motivating to have him around because I know he wants to get out for a run. If you do have a dog, it makes you get up and exercise. Can he do any tricks? We went to puppy preschool and he managed to get the “sit thing”. He never quite managed “stay”. He can shake hands too. He’ll do anything for you if there is food motivation. What’s the naughtiest thing he’s ever done? He is just generally quite

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This is Amanda’s favourite photo of Rocky on holidays naughty. There is always something. He is a bit too friendly with dogs down at the park sometimes which can get a bit socially embarrassing. When he was a puppy, I had a New Year’s Eve party and one of my girlfriends stayed the night. The next morning one of her shoes had gone. Have you always been a dog person or are you a cat person, too? I wouldn’t say I hate cats but it annoys me how cats can be so choosy and distant and then all over you when you want something. They’re users. At least with dogs, you have that undying love. That loyalty is always there but I have come across some nice cats in my time so you can’t generalise too much. Have you ever had to break up a dog fight? No. Rocky is a lover not a fighter. That’s almost as embarrassing. Rocky

is so strong that if he sees a dog he wants to say “hello” to, he’ll just run and it looks pretty funny because he’ll be barking and I’ll be yelling out: “He’s friendly!” If you could compare Rocky to a celebrity, who would he be? Mick Jagger. Much-loved larrikin; ladies man; full of energy . . . and that toothy smile. Is Rocky afraid of storms? No. A lot of dogs run away in storms but, luckily, we don’t have that problem. He just sits there and hangs out; as long as he’s with people he’s happy. Studies show dog owners are less stressed and live longer. Do you think that’s true? Definitely, because I think they are very entertaining. They help keep you happy.

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NEXT BREAKFAST − THURSDAY 9 AUGUST GUEST SPEAKER - MR JIM SOORLEY FORMER BRISBANE LORD MAYOR Jim Soorley served as popularly elected Labor Lord Mayor of the Brisbane City Council from 1991-2003. He opened up Brisbane to its river, turned the city’s footpaths to diners, and for his service to the city, Jim Soorley was recognised with an Order of Australia.

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History on the move at Newstead NEWSTEAD’S upmarket transformation means its surburban past is quickly disappearing. Last month, Evelyn Street’s last remaining Queenslander, on the corner with Gordon Street, was removed to a holding yard at Pinkenba where it waits for an incarnation elsewhere.

historicalsociety by Gerard Benjamin The blue-and-white house at No. 27 Evelyn Street (once named Evelyn backwards – “Nyleve”) had been a business premises in recent years but, during 1950s-80s, was the Stanley family home. New Farm/Mt Glorious artist Yvonne Mills-Stanley grew up in the house and has fond recollections of those days. “Newstead was a great place for kids to have unrestricted adventures. Some of our favourite play areas were under the Newstead wharves catching fish, as well as following the railway track through the gas and council works,” Yvonne said. “Quite often, we would come home with fine black cuts and scratches from sliding down the coal heaps beside the

track. I think Mum despaired of ever getting us clean. The train would come across Breakfast Creek Road (when a man would walk in front holding a flag and ringing a bell) then steam along Gordon Street beside our house, before stopping at Eagers’ loading ramp where cars were loaded for delivery. “During our teenage years, one of the great weekly delights was to go dancing at Cloudland. Jerking and shuddering up the hill in the lift was an adventure that would cause us to breathe a sigh of relief when we reached the top in one piece. “One of our colourful neighbours was an opera singer who – to our great delight – performed on her front steps every evening. “Just around the corner in Waterloo Street was a peanut butter factory where we would have the fresh paste poured into the jar we brought. Also, if we took a bag around, there was always a supply of free peanuts. “Up on Breakfast Creek Road, there was a boiled lolly factory. These lollies were very beautifully made and the end product was an art in itself. “We also loved playing under Newstead House. Underneath the verandah was a great place to hide. One day under there, I found a pile of newspapers dating back to the late 1800s. I brought them home but Mum made me head straight back with them.

Train spotting from the front steps of 27 Evelyn Street when goods trains served Newstead industries.

In 1970, the pride and joy of Yvonne MillsStanley’s brother John was a 1969 Mk2 MGB. I wonder whatever happened to them,” she said. Yvonne said that readers might remember that Podesta House once stood on the site of the Local Government Association of Queensland building used to be. “Adjoining our home on the other boundary was the Nivens Electroplating works,” Yvonne said. Naturally, Yvonne said she felt relieved that the old family home was spared demolition and was to live again elsewhere for another family. “We did get a bit of a shock to think of

Evelyn Street’s last remaining Queenslander . . . readied for removal in early July. how values have increased. The land is about 11.9 perches. I understand that the buyer paid more than $1.2 million. I remember my mum sold it in the 80s for $42,000,” Yvonne said. Yvonne has maintained strong connections with the area. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, she was married with a family and helped run a grocery store at Carramar Corner. These days, her award-winning paintings are exhibited at Fireworks Gallery in Doggett Street – a stone’s throw from the scenes of her childhood.

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AUSTRALIA topped the gold medal tally with 39 — no, not at the 2012 London Olympic Games but the 1982 Commonweath Games which were staged in Brisbane 30 years ago. The star attraction at the games was Matilda the kangaroo mascot. A 13m-high mechanical version perfected the art of winking at the crowd. The 1982 Commonwealth Games were a landmark in Brisbane’s development and the details of the event are to be recalled at this month’s meeting of the New Farm & Districts Historical Society. Niles Elvery, the manager of Public Access at the Queensland State Archives is to draw on a wealth of material from the archives and most likely reveal little known details about the planning and execution of the Games. People with Games memorabilia are invited to take it to the meeting to show off. The meeting is to be held at the Uniting Church Centre, 52 Merthyr Road on Saturday, August 25, from 2pm4pm. Everyone is invited and afternoon tea is to be provided. For further information, telephone Ross Garnett on 0409 498 402 or log on to www.newfarmhistorical.org.au

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Annual poetry festival to wow audiences By Vanessa Fang QUEENSLAND’S 16th annual Poetry Festival is set to wow audiences with a smorgasbord of poetic goodness lined up from more than 30 local, national and international artists from August 24-26. Festival manager Sarah Gory has urged audiences to “dive headfirst” into weekend program, which is free of charge, with the exception of three acts. “The festival is designed to be an absolute smorgasbord of poetic goodness,” Sarah said. “We have slam poets, musicians, performers, collaborations, filmmakers. There is definitely something for everyone.” QPF 2012 is to kick off with Australian singer-songwriter Holly Throsby performing a one-off solo set before the Tongues of Flame act, featuring renowned poetic master Robert Adamson, the stylings of African American jazz poet L.E. Scott, and the 2012 Arts Queensland Poet in Residence, the multilayered poet performer A. Rawlings. Further highlights include the voices of Brisbane poets Reading The River; up-late event with local band Bremen Town Musician followed by Melbourne collective Where Were You At Lunch and poet Max Ryan launching their collaborative album Boy City and many more. The Queensland Poetry Festival is to run from August 24-26 at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, 420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. For a full program, for further information or to book, telephone the centre on 3872 9000 or log on to www.queenslandpoetryfestival.com

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A behind the scenes tour of the fashion world FORTITUDE Valley gallery Artisan has granted fashion enthusiasts a rare look behind the scenes at some of Queensland’s leading fashion studios. The Behind the Seams tour, which is to run on August 28 as part of the annual Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival, is to visit the studios of renowned designer George Wu, emerging Valley label Ash to Gold, jewellery house Ruby and Prankster and fashion collective The Stitchery. Fashion festival director Lindsay Bennett said Behind the Seams added a new dimension to the festival program. “This tour is about giving guests a totally unique experience – the opportunity to tour designer workshops and to see how ideas are transformed from the sketch pad to reality,” Lindsay said. Guests are to be invited to watch designer talks and demonstrations throughout the tour.

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What a great success it was! Congratulations to the organising committee, especially Nicole Ogilvie who did a top notch job. Everyone was incredibly well behaved even though there were more people than last year. I ended up having the festival committee around to my place or one of my famous roasts, it was a fun night. The Eve’s street bar and the French pizzas were a hit. I’d like to thank all the sponsors and local organisations involved on the day.

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NOEL Morgan was a man described as kind and selfless who spent his life caring, supporting and “being there” for the less fortunate in the community. Noel passed away last month aged 75 and many people attended his funeral service was held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Villiers Street to support his wife, Elaine, and the family. Noel was a man of service right to the end as he spent the last day of his life working on the Rotary Club of New Farm’s steak burger Rotarian Noel Morgan working at the stall at the recent Teneriffe Festival. Teneriffe Festival. Noel passed away Noel and Elaine lived at while on his way home from the Festival. Freshwater Apartments, New Farm, decided to start his own business where he was a long-standing as an agent selling diamond saws, committee member of the body brick saws and core drills to the corporate, having taken a particular mining and construction Industry. interest in the gardens and When he retired, he threw most grounds. of his energy into the service club He was the second son of Eileen Rotary. He became president of and Bryan Morgan’s three sons. the Bardon club and had a special After having been educated at interest in the Rotary Overseas the convent school at Rosalie and Medical Aid for Children with Elaine. the Marist Brothers Rosalie College, Noel was presented the coveted Noel studied diesel engineering. Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship Noel and Elaine married in 1962 Award which is given to Rotarians after having met through mutual who have made a significant tennis friends and had three contribution to the organisation’s children Leanne, Craig and Jennifer. humanitarian and educational In 1965, Noel accepted a programs. position as the north Queensland He also had a life-long passion for representative for the abrasive Not only youandselect boating fishing. As a “foodie”, and adhesive company Behrcan we help Noel baked fresh bread daily and Manning and the family moved the perfect diamond, we canto cook. also He design loved was always ready to Rockhampton. He returned for a game of chess, backgammon to Brisbane as the company’s the setting and bandand topetanque. create that Queensland manager until he

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PEOPLE wanting to sum up the life of Francesco Pecoraro find it hard to know where to begin. The prominent member of the Italian community and New Farm resident was so many things to so many people: Papa, Frencesco, Frank, nonnon, zio and ciccio, a larrakin, a social and proud man, loyal mate, fantastic friend. Frank was a morning fixture at the New Farm Deli and Cafe at Merythr Village, having coffee and scratching Scratchies with his mates. His was born on April 8, 1939, in Palomonte a small village in southwestern Italy, the youngest of six children. He died recently after a long illness. His funeral was held last month at the Holy Spirit Church New Farm. The service was conducted by Fr Mauro Conte and about 400 attended. He was educated to year 10 and then, in May 1960 after two years in a seminary contemplating becoming a priest, migrated to Australia. Once in Australia he threw himself into work. While looking for that “something better”, he worked at a tannery but the blood and smell was too much. One day early on, he had enough, stripped off, left his clothes and lunch and walked home in his underwear. Frank and Donata were married in July 1960, at St Patrick’s Church in Fortitude Valley. Frank had many jobs from roof tilling, plasterer, kitchen hand at Milano’s Restaurant – even selling World Book Encyclopedia.

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He once had the prestigious position as chauffeur for the Brisbane Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson. His personal grooming peaked at that time, which meant, that the family had to fight him for the bathroom and hair dryer. In November 1960, Frank and Donata bought their first house at Bulimba in preparation for the birth of their first daughter Rosa in 1961. Gino – now an obstetrician and gynaecologist in private practice in Brisbane and former president of Queensland branch of the Australian Medical Association Queensland – followed in 1964 and Linda in 1967. Work and money was sometimes hard to come by then so Frank and Donata took in boarders in their fourbedroom house. In 1975, after having moved to New Farm, the Pecoraro family was complete with the arrival of Frank’s second son Tony.

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peninsulaproperty New batch of houses to grow inside historic wool store By Vanessa Fang WORK on a multimillion-dollar development is to start on the top level of Australian Estates wool stores, Teneriffe, in six weeks. The 2850sq m space had been vacant since 2006 but, in what is believed to be an Australian first, developer Dan Williams’ vision for the $30 million Macquarie Street Residences is to see nine “houses” constructed inside the building. “We’re going to take the entire roof off and add another level on before building a magnificent Europeaninspired high roof, which will be a special feature of the building. This creates enough space to fit nine new houses inside,” Dan said. The current top level is to be transformed into a private road with street lights that lead residents to their own secure garage with adjoining studies, granting them direct access to their second-level living area, bedrooms and kitchen. While the smallest residence, at 321sq m, will have four bedrooms, the largest, at 463sq m, is to have five, which is a significant difference from neighbouring wool store apartments which are usually below 200sq m. “It’s typically for people who want

to leave their house, come down here (to Teneriffe) and not want to live in an apartment but a brand new place. It’s an interesting hybrid between an apartment and a house because there is a lot of space,” Dan said. All the residences have a wine cellar, walk-in wardrobe, ensuite in each bedroom, air conditioning and balconies with views of the Brisbane skyline. Dan said that it was important for the property to be environmentally friendly. “We’ve got photoelectric cells, thermal glass, solar hot water systems, captured water systems and lowconsumption light fittings all the way through. This is all based on what I wanted because I’m going to live there, too,” Dan said. It is planned the development would be completed in 11 months, with the biggest task being the roof replacement, allowing construction of the interior residences to be unaffected by weather conditions. Macquarie Street Residences is to be at 24 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe. For further information and prices, telephone Matt Lancashire at Ray White New Farm on 0416 476 480 or by email on ml@rwnf.com.au

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BUYERS can secure an apartment in developer Devine’s DoubleOne3 project at Teneriffe for $1000. The Queensland developer said the scheme was introduced to “stimulate interest” from buyers wary of project delays and sceptical of a developer’s ability to deliver projects on time. Buyers can buy an apartment at Devine’s DoubleOne3 project for $1000 with the balance of their 10 percent deposit due when construction begins. Devine said that should construction not begin by March 31, next year, buyers could opt out of their contract and Devine would refund the deposit. DoubleOne3 sales manager David Kortlang said many Brisbane property buyers had been “burned” by developers which delayed or cancelled projects, losing thousands of dollars tied up in deposits in some instances. “We have recognised this is a major hurdle for buyers and are putting our money where our mouth is with a commitment to start construction prior to March next year or buyers can exit their contract,” Mr Kortlang said. “We also won’t be sitting on thousands of dollars of their money. “Following the GFC (global financial crisis), we understand that buyers are looking for rock-solid buying opportunities and we want them to know that DoubleOne3 is one of those opportunities. “With this new offer, we aim to provide buyers with further security and peace of mind in a challenging market,” he said. The apartment development, which is at 113 Commercial Road, Teneriffe, already had generated strong sales figures. Mr Kortlang the future of the property market in

Teneriffe looked bright. “Over the past four years, price growth was over 5 percent annually, while rental growth over the same period was in the double digits,” Mr Kortlang said. Apartment prices at DoubleOne 3 start at $370,000. The project provides a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments which have been designed to bring the outdoors in with the balconies forming an integrated extension to the living areas. Floor-to-ceiling windows have been included in the plans to deliver good natural light. Some apartments are to have views over the CBD and the Brisbane River. Each apartment has a gourmet kitchen and is wired for high-speed internet access and cable television. The building is to have an open-air rooftop terrace, with outdoor kitchen and views toward the CBD and over the river. DoubleOne3 is the latest project in Devine history of apartment developments in Brisbane having completed in more than 3000 apartments valued at more than $1 billion since 1996. Devine also is building the $500 million Hamilton Harbour mixed-use development in a joint venture with Leighton Properties at Hamilton. That precinct is to ultimately include 660 apartments in three residential buildings, 17,000sq m of office space across two commercial buildings and 5000sq m of retail space. For further information on the development, contact David Kortlang on 0418 729 083, 3233 1407, 3233 1444 or david.kortlang@devine.com.au; Caroline Humbert on 0413 944 399, 1300 000 113 or caroline.humbert@doubleone3.com.au; or Scott Schrader on 0421 620 062, 1300 000 113 or scott. schrader@doubleone3.com.au

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TENERIFFE resident Cameron Parker is celebrating after having won a $2000 scooter and helmet package he entered at the Teneriffe Festival. The Win a Scooter competition was run by developer Devine to promote its planned DoubleOne 3 manager John apartment Bowman and competition development winner Cameron Parker DoubleOne 3 in Commercial Road, Teneriffe. Cameron said he was interested in the development and was getting information on it from Devine’s stand at the festival when he decided to enter the competition. “I thought why not?” he said. “I was quite happy and surprised when I found out I’d won.” The scooter also came with six months’ registration. “A scooter will come in very handy as I work opposite the Emporium in Fortitude Valley,” Cameron said. “I haven’t had much of a chance to jump on it yet. I just have to buy a helmet for my girlfriend so I can take her for a ride.” DoubleOne 3’s development manager John Bowman said he hoped the scooter would help Cameron see more of the Teneriffe. It’s a fantastic place to live and work,” he said.

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Full steam ahead on Gasworks as ground floor slab goes down CONSTRUCTION of the new dining, shopping and commercial precinct at the $1.1 billion Gasworks project at Newstead is on track, with the groundfloor slab expected to be completed next month. The floor area measures about 1.5ha - the size of 2.25 rugby football fields. Peak productivity on the Gasometer 1 precinct is to be reached by the end of the year with about 300 construction workers on site each day, ahead of the completion and opening of the new precinct in mid-next year. It is to include an array of shopping, dining and services, including a full-line Woolworths, Terry White Chemists, a food market operated by the fresh food specialists from James Street and Ferry Road Markets and Reef Seafood and Sushi, along with more than 300 dedicated undercover retail car parks. A four-level commercial building is to be developed, with the main structure to be finished in January ahead of its opening in-line with the retail precinct. Gasworks is being developed by diversified property group FKP and is to be released in stages over the next 10 years. On completion, it is to include seven buildings with 20,000sq m of retail and 60,000sq m of commercial space and about 900 residential apartments.

FKP executive director Mark Jewell said the Gasworks, which is part of the Newstead Riverpark urban renewal precinct, was one of the largest new development projects underway in Brisbane. He said the latest stage involved a significant construction effort, with the 1.5ha floor area and the 126m-long breezeway roof structure. “Activity on site continues to gain momentum as we prepare for a mid2013 opening for the retail precinct,” Mr Jewell said.

Gasworks 1 takes shape precinct. “Although the community he said. More than 80 percent of the will be released in stages over a 108000sq m of retail space had been year period, our focus is on delivering leased. shopping, dining and services from the Mr Jewell said that was “a significant beginning, to cater for the needs of this result”, considering the precinct was fast-growing area. not due to open until mid next year. “Newstead and its surrounds are He said Brisbane City Council had given approval for the next stage in Gasworks facts and figures the project, which is to be a 13-level Ground level floor area 15,350sq m Equal to 2.25 rugby football fields commercial building that is to become the home of the Bank of Queensland’s Length of breezeway roof 126m Equal to a 40-storey building headquarters. Equal to water in 10.5 Olympic swimming The master-planned Gasworks Tonnage of concrete to be used 26,500 sq m pools community already is home to the Energex headquarters. Number of concrete trucks to be Equal to 2 times the number of ships per 4400 For further information on Gasworks, used year at Port of Brisbane telephone 1800 239 974 or log on to Tonnage of reinforcing steel to be Equal to 1.5 times the reinforcing steel used visit thegasworks.com.au. 2300 tonnes used in the Story Bridge Retail inquiries can be directed to CB Richard Ellis agents Julian Musial, on “In the coming months, the number undergoing major change and, with an 0400 008 008, or Peter Rossi, on 0407 of workers on site will increase as we expanding residential and commercial 179 389. Commercial inquiries can be start to come out of the ground and population, there is a high need for a directed to Jones Lang LaSalle agents this vibrant new precinct begins to take new precinct that is easily accessible, Don Mackenzie, 0409 890 056, or Tom shape. with substantial on-site car parking, Barr, 0405 144 352, or CB Richard Ellis “It is an exciting time for the that provides a place where people can agents Jonathan O’Brien, 0439 034 development and the wider Newstead live, work, shop and be entertained,” 047, or David Prosser, 0412 700 365.

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By Riccardo Rizzalli* THE Brisbane apartment market is changing, almost universally, and is beginning to produce some questionable living outcomes. Without doubt, the market has been realigned and is firmly focused on delivering low price point apartments and one would hope that this will drive a more affordable outcome for people coming into the market. The downside is what a client has coined “the race to the bottom”. We are seeing many apartments being produced where liveability and amenity is being heavily compromised in the push to create greater yield and lower costs. Watching the apparent sales success of some apartments, many developers are following the pack to deliver apartments that are highly compromised and not delivering an adequate level of amenity to the resident. Unfortunately, there are some rules that allow this to happen. The Building Code of Australia is the controlling document for all construction in Australia and, within the BCA, there are requirements for habitable rooms to have adequate natural light and natural ventilation. Within those requirements, there is a provision that allows for the “borrowing” of natural light and

ventilation from an adjoining space. Therein lies the problem. As a designer, I can reconcile the use of borrowed light when designing a small inner-city studio. A small apartment of 50sq m with only a single person or a couple occupying the space needs to make the most of the space available and an inboard bedroom that shares or borrows light from the adjacent living or dining room is a perfectly acceptable solution. What we are seeing, though, is the development of two-bedroom apartments where the second bedroom is completely internal and borrows light from deep within the apartment. While allowable under the Building Code of Australia, we would strongly recommend that any buyer contemplating such an apartment think carefully about its amenity and its value in the future. There is a strong drive within the marketplace to measure the rental capacity of an apartment based on its area and not on the number of bedrooms. There are many apartments which are true one-bedroom, plus internal study apartments that function well in that form. As marketers are pushing harder to get sales, there is a movement toward calling those

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apartments “two-bedders” and subsequently asking a higher price, based on their capacity to rent as a two-bedroom unit. In time, as these apartments come onto the rental market, and subsequently onto the resale market, they will be seen for what they truly are, a one-bedroom apartment with an extra space for a study or storage and it is my view that they will be valued as such. There is further anecdotal evidence to suggest that some existing twobedroom apartments with generous living spaces are being turned into three-bedroom apartments utilising the same concept of borrowed light. Potential renters and buyers are urged to again use caution when considering such properties, as they will always present a lower level of liveability and amenity to those that are well designed from the outset.

It is important that the need for affordable living outcomes is not confused with the creation of poor living spaces. There always will be developers who make the most of the rulebook in the search for the highest return and, likewise, there will be developers prepared to focus on delivering quality living outcomes. There is no reason for affordable living to come at the expense of quality living so do the homework before investing or renting and make sure you are getting the best value outcome and not simply joining the race to the bottom. *Riccardo Rizzalli is a director/ architect at dc8 Studio, Newstead

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62/36 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe

07 3254 1022 rwnf.com.au 599 Brunswick Street, New Farm

5/514 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley

1001/107 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill

Sam Mayes 0402 094 553 sm@rwnf.com.au

On the 29th July 2012 54 properties went under the hammer at our Urban Living Auction Event.

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Matt’s formula for success continues to thrive, but not without complete dedication and focus on doing the right thing by people. Matt Lancashire and his team have again reached new heights, with over $35 million dollars’ worth of ‘settled’ sales this year to date. Results like these are not achieved by following the norm. Matt adopts a creative approach to every transaction, and is pedantic about setting new standards on client satisfaction and exceptional service. Matt is supported by a team of three, ensuring no stone is left unturned when it comes to ensuring that you, and your property are in the safest hands. When assessing performance, it’s important to look at the facts. Results and results alone set Matt apart from the pack. His market presence is uncontested and unrivalled, and if you are considering engaging an agent to gauge your properties worth, or you are considering selling your home, the answer is simple; you want Matt Lancashire on your team.

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I have worked in property all throughout my career, and can say without hesitation that Matt and his team have reminded me that excellence in service and integrity very much exists in residential real estate. Upon reflection, it’s the little things that Matt did that made a big difference. Matt’s obsession with fantastic marketing and amazing photography made our property shine, and the most pleasing aspect of the entire campaign was that Matt always worked with our best interest at heart. Not only is he a great agent, more importantly, he’s a great bloke, and his commitment to getting the job done is both impressive and re-freshing in a time when service is undervalued. Owner, 16 Dixon Street

RECENTLY SOLD

SOLD

2 Lechmere Street

SOLD

128 Harcourt Street

SOLD

55 Merthyr Road

SOLD

3 Turner Avenue

SOLD

90 Little Chester Street

SOLD

13 Hawthorne Street

SOLD

15 Locke Street

SOLD

272 Harcourt Street

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16 Dixon Street

SOLD

24 Turner Avenue

NEW FARM

SOLD

256 Kent Street

SOLD

3 Hazlewood Street

MEET THE TEAM Matt Lancashire m 0416 476 480 e ml@rwnf.com.au twitter @i_sell_nf Scott Darwon

Sales Associate

Nick Given

Sales Associate

Robyn Imber

Personal Assistant to the Team

THRE E FU R NISHED D IS P LAY APAR T M E N TS AVA I LABLE FOR INS P E CT ION TODAY F RO M $ 695,000 REAL ESTATE EXCELLENCE Park Apartments are surrounded by hectares of manicured parkland and graced by a peacefulness rarely found in inner-city areas. With construction now complete and the Mirvac signature quality on display, this is your opportunity to discover the best new residential address in Brisbane.

SALES CENTRE Open daily 10am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm 43 Evelyn St Newstead BULLET MRV12327

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