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Boxing champ’s family in fight of their lives PAGE 4

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Vodafone commits to continue Traditional heartland in danger of mobile phone tower talks turning into the Valley of death MEMBER for Brisbane Teresa Gambaro has cautiously welcomed an undertaking by Vodafone to re-open stakeholder consultation about a controversial mobile phone tower proposal above 92-96 Merthyr Road in New Farm. Ms Gambaro wrote to Vodafone last month accusing the company of ignoring widespread community concerns about the location of the tower and the potential health implications of electromagnetic radiation emissions on students at the nearby Holy Spirit School. Vodafone has now committed to continuing the stakeholder consultation process to address community concerns and revealed it is now redesigning the proposed facility. Tim McPhail, Vodafone’s Head of Public Policy, has written to Ms Gambaro inviting her to convene a meeting of community group representatives to discuss the redesigned tower. Ms Gambaro said she remained concerned about whether a new consultation would be meaningful and not “orchestrated to simply create the appearance of listening to the community.” The next community meeting about the proposal is on 5 August.

Go Card top-up terminal a top result for commuters By Timothy Swanston RESIDENTS in the Teneriffe and Newstead area will now find it easier to add money to their go card with the creation of a top-up terminal at local newsagent, Gasworks News. Owner and Manager of Gasworks News, Chris Boon, said that the addition of the terminal was much-needed for this “booming” area. “There are a lot of Bank of Queensland staff here and they always ask for a go card top-up and we’ve never had it. Now, Grace Grace MP giving the green light we got it and it’ll be very convenient for to Gasworks News owners Chris and everyone,” Mr Boon said. Karen Boon for the go card terminal. The terminal is being added after State MP for Brisbane Central Grace Grace lobbied on behalf of the newsagent and local residents. “Many locals have told me there is a black spot for top up facilities here in Teneriffe and Newstead, making it unnecessarily difficult to use the public transport network,” Ms Grace said. “We are well on our way to seeing improved go card services for the residents of Teneriffe and Newstead.”The terminal is expected to be completed in coming weeks.

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THE cameras rolled and the hyperbole flowed as Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk announced Echo Entertainment as the winner of the Queen’s Wharf redevelopment contest.

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“It will mark the biggest change to the tired George Street precinct since the construction of Parliament House in 1864 and the Parliamentary Annexe in 1979,” enthused the Premier. What she didn’t say was how much the good people of Queensland would be paid in return for handing over several hectares of prime riverfront real estate. Such minor detail, we have been told, will be revealed later, although there is no doubt it is a good and a great thing for the city. The danger inherent in this grand scheme, however, is that the city will be fractured. Shift your gaze, for a moment, from the glittering mirage of towers and bustling restaurants promised by

Echo to Fortitude Valley. Walk down Wickham Street where For Lease signs in empty, darkened shops and offices are the only window decoration. Walk from Fortitude Valley station along the scruffy corridor that leads into Wickham Street, and negotiate your way down the escalator that has been broken for months and is clogged with rubbish Take in the vacant shops in the Chinatown Mall and the faded, peeling facades of the buildings and you sense the seedy neglect. Newstead is booming, TeneriffeNew Farm continue to prosper and the George Street precinct is about to undergo a renaissance. This leaves the Valley, by-passed by the consumer dollar and destined to continue its downward spiral unless someone offers a financially viable vision for the future. Casinos and five star hotels are fine but when the For Lease sign goes up in the last shop standing in the Valley, the city will have lost part of its soul. mikeoconnor.com.au

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villagenews Bloody Long Walk for important research NEW Farm couple Vanessa and Mark Rotolone are in training for The Bloody Long Walk on 23 August to raise funds for research into mitochondrial disease (Mito), a genetic disorder which last year claimed the life of their son Ari. The 35-kilometre walk starts at Moora Park, Shorncliffe, and then goes through Sandgate, Deagon, Boondall, Nudgee and Ascot before ending at Kuripla Park in South Brisbane. The Rotolones formed the Ari’s Angels team for the walk last year, when they raised more than $22,000, and hope people and corporate teams will support this year’s event to fund research on the disorder, for which there is no cure and few effective treatments. For more information and to register for The Bloody Long Walk, visit http://www.bloodylongwalk.com. au/brisbane/

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WORLD champion boxer Jarrod Fletcher and wife Krista are in the midst of the fight of their lives to raise awareness of a genetic condition their two-year-old daughter Milla was diagnosed with earlier this year. Milla has Velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS) or 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, which is a genetic syndrome, and is so named because it is the result of a missing piece of genetic material in Chromosome 22 in the “q11” region. Jarrod has issued a public invitation to anyone who is willing to go toe-to-toe with him in one of 22 rounds at a special exhibition fight at a special VCFS Awareness Day on Saturday, 29 August. The event, 22 rounds for 22q, will be held from 12 noon at Phoenix Ellite - Home of Fortitude Boxing Gym, 12-14 Kyabra St, Newstead. Krista says she is almost certain that Jarrod will be kind to anyone who is game enough to enter the ring and go up against her world champion husband in the name of charity. “Jarrod will fight 22 rounds against anyone will to step in the ring with him for 60 seconds and

Jarrod and daughter Milla. try to wear him down,” Krista said. Krista believes it is crucial for every child who is misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all not to receive muchneeded specialised treatments. “It could mean the missing piece to a desperate parent’s struggle to find the reason behind their child’s challenges,” she said. “Too many medical professionals, educators and parents have never heard of this syndrome yet it is now just as popular as Downs Syndrome, the research results are scary.” Support the event by coming dressed in Pink or Blue or both and bring your children, family and friends along for this great event with jumping castles, food and drinks available on the day. If you can help by donating money, prizes for raffles, or would like to register for the fight, contact Krista on 0419 736 195. Follow the event on facebook - @22roundsfor22q

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Engine Room protest splutters to a halt after council edict By Timothy Swanston

THE historic Engine Room in Teneriffe will be turned into a restaurant after an agreement was signed between the Brisbane City Council and The Historic Engine Room Supporters Group last month. State MP for Brisbane Central, Grace Grace, said the proposed development was a “bad application”. “I don’t support what the council is aiming to have for that historic, lovely building and I would have loved to have seen more of the options around something that was more community focused,” she said. Ms Grace has concerns for the site if the business applies for a liquor license, which would need to gain State Government approval. “They’re going to give me a headache as far as whoever wins this café - whoever it may be - then applies for a liquor license,” she said. The historic engine room site, next to the newly-developed Sub-Mariners Heritage Trail, has been the source of conflict between the council and nearby residents for some years. Local resident and spokesperson for The Historic Engine Room

Supporters Group, Ken Hoy, says he “‘reluctantly” signed off on the modified agreement. “We negotiated, or tried to negotiate, it down to the ‘End of the Road’ type of cafe, which is what the council said that it would be like in 2013. The council flatly refused, they just said no to everything at a mediation meeting,” Mr Hoy said. “That meant that they were absolutely determined to put this into the hands of someone who are going to put a restaurant down there.” Mr Hoy says the group, made up of private citizens, ended up paying thousands of dollars in legal fees to fight the project. “We ended up paying to have included in the plans the things that should have been included there in the first place”, Mr Hoy says. “We had to fight them to get smells, noise and privacy issues attended to.” The council will be announcing the development in coming months and is expected to seek tenders for the project at that time.

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Dear Editor I LIVE in an apartment in the Ansonia Woolstores on the corner of Beeston Street and Macquarie Street. For the past two nights there has been construction work taking place in Beeston Street. The work has commenced at around 7pm each night and has generally gone into the earlier hours of the following morning. The work involves cutting through concrete and digging. It is extremely loud and as you can imagine in a densely populated area makes it impossible to sleep. I have approached the workmen on site on two occasions as well as the council. They state that the work involves the NBN and that the reason they work at night is that the Brisbane City Council does not permit them to work during the day. If that is the case it is quite unacceptable. Why the work could not be undertaken during the day is unclear and requiring it to be undertaken at night is causing maximum disruption to the local residents. The workmen have told me that last night they received multiple complaints from residents in the street. As I write this email the workmen have recommenced digging so another night of no sleep is anticipated.

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Celebrating 24 years running the Ekka Fashion Shows Lindsay Bennett at this year’s launch.

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The Electoral Commission of Queensland has announced their draft suggestions for the new Central and Hamilton Ward boundaries. We think the independent Electoral Commission has done creditably well with their suggestion to bring all of Teneriffe, Newstead and Bowen Hills into Central Ward with the new boundary being Breakfast Creek. Vicki is sad it appears she will no longer represent the areas of Wilston, Windsor, Newmarket and Kelvin Grove and David is sad that he will lose the areas south of Breakfast Creek, but it seems everyone wants to live close to the action in the City so we imagine it was always the case that Central and Hamilton Wards would become smaller. It also seems sensible to bring the entertainment district of Caxton Street into Central Ward and also ensure that all of postcode 4000 is contained within the one Ward. You can view the ECQ’s draft boundary through www.ecq.qld.gov.au - the current boundaries remain in place until the day of the Council elections in March 2016.

Teneriffe Festival Suggestions

Brisbane City Council is pleased to continue to support the Teneriffe Festival through our Festivals Sponsorship. It was a great day and we want to thank the organisers and all the volunteers who made the event more special. We are always interested in hearing what you have to say about your festival, so if you want to email your thoughts to central.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au Vicki will take your views directly to the organisers.

Saunter through Spring Hill’s past with new Heritage Trail

The story behind Spring Hill continues to be revealed to the public, with our launch of a new Spring Hill Heritage Trail. Our new Heritage Trail exposes the area’s rich history, which dates back to the early 1800s, through a detailed guide of visitor destinations in the area. We want to protect the area’s significance, while showcasing the interesting features of its heritage - the Trail highlights 21 different sites spanning over 3.2 kilometres and can be downloaded at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au

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COFFEE entrepreneur Phillip Di Bella has developed a healthy relationship with failure throughout his life and says that in business, you need to get comfortable with the worst possible thing that can happen to you and let nothing stop you from moving forward. Speaking at a recent Valley Chamber of Commerce lunch he said, “Marketing is the art of telling a story so compelling that people choose you,” he said. “Successful people are great story tellers and so the people within their business must be too.” Phillip believes his drive to change the way coffee was presented to drinkers is what has created such success for Di Bella. He worked seven days each week when he first started out, connecting with the end user, pounding the pavements and building the business during the week, and selling at the markets on weekends. His ideology was to talk to people and work with people to build the business from the outside out, not the outside in. His message for Valley Chamber members was that the most successful people form a habit of doing what others aren’t prepared to do. “Build resilience and be truly passionate about what you do – if you aren’t you won’t succeed,” he said. “Good communication, making sure you have the right systems and the right people are all things that will catapult you to success.” He established the business in 2002 using the passion for coffee developed at an early age and his enthusiasm for observing people to take customer service to a new level.

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Phillip Di Bella. “We’re all different and what’s comfortable for me doesn’t mean it will be comfortable for you and the same goes for business,” Phillip said. “There is no magic formula.” Phillip’s advice to local businesspeople was to ‘earn their voice’ by working hard at relationships, giving out business cards, pounding the pavement and putting in the effort to present the business to potential customers. “Poor communication equals failure,” Phillip said. “Clarify your vision and don’t forget the work that needs to go into the back end.” “You also need a healthy dose of ‘productive paranoia’ – be paranoid that tomorrow we need to be better than today, and that you could be one step away from failure at any time.”

United Chamber meets demands

THE Valley, Teneriffe and Spring Hill Chambers of Commerce will amalgamate into one organisation from 1 August in a move aimed at delivering greater value to members. The expanded entity will retain the title of the Valley Chamber of Commerce (VCC) and be led by current president Robin Maini. Mr Maini told members the impetus behind the amalgamation had been the “significant growth and popularity of the chambers during 2015, and in the spirit of the ongoing efforts to continuously deliver greater value Robin Maini. to our members.” He said the VCC Board had spent considerable time discussing the future strategy of the chambers, including reviewing the results of a recent member survey. “This survey identified ‘member’s expectations’ amongst other key items as a high priority,” Mr Maini said. “We believe that creating one focused Chamber, which encompasses the large geographical area of Fortitude Valley, Brisbane CBD, Spring Hill, Teneriffe, New Farm, Newstead and Bowen Hills is necessary to ensure the culture and communication is of one consistent voice.”

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I’M WHAT I call a ‘shy extrovert’. An oxymoron perhaps, but for me it describes my personality’s natural resting places; we’re complex creatures, after all.

LOCAL solicitor Will Sit has been honoured with a Pride of Workmanship award from the Rotary Club of New Farm. Mr Sit is the Solicitor and Operations Manager for Hodgson lawyers, which has an office on Brunswick Street. Principal Solicitor of Hodgson lawyers and past President of the New Farm Rotary Club, John O’Byrne, said Mr Sit was an example of why the Pride of Workmanship award was created. “He just exudes excitement and his passion and intense pace at times has brought me close to another heart attack, fortunately I have managed to keep up with him,” Mr O’Byrne said. Mr Sit has a background with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions while completing an Arts/Law degree at the University of Queensland. “Will now has a passion for ensuring justice is done and he sees the role lawyers play in the criminal justice system,” Mr O’Byrne said. Mr Sit set up a program with Hodgson lawyers where he provides training and work experience to Law graduates so they can transition into paid work as solicitors. He also spends his time doing

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Will Sit honoured. pro-bono work at the Caxton Legal Centre, the LGBTI legal service and by attending the Ipswich Court offering free legal advice to domestic violence victims. “The common theme for William is that he works and thinks of others before himself and that is why he is worthy of this award,” Mr O’Byrne said. Mr Sit said receiving the award was a surprise. “It’s good to have your efforts recognised. Access to justice is something I’m really passionate about and a lot of people don’t know that pro-bono legal advice services exist,” he said. Mr Sit can be found working hard at Hodgson Lawyers New Farm and ensuring his clients get the best outcome possible.

Finding my voice when public speaking is sometimes an internal battle of shyness but still, I choose to participate in it. Twice a year I travel to remote Fiji as a health volunteer and teach the locals about diet, exercise, avoidable disease and general wellness. We’re gearing up for our next trip and again I’ll push through the discomfort of public speaking because I passionately believe that it’s my duty, as an educated citizen of the world, to share my knowledge and I know I’m making a difference to this community. In the ‘first world’, what constitutes good lifestyle choices, provides us with options that affect our life expectancy. But what if you didn’t

know that too much sugar in your diet meant you may develop diabetes, or that it may reduce your life by 10 years, or your children’s lives? What if there were no PT’s, no treadmills, and no calorie counters? What if a pair of trainers cost a week and a half’s wages? And that’s if there were any to buy in the first place. This is the reality in the developing world and the reason why I’m appealing for your support, to please help me create a life-changing event for these people. Will you please donate your old trainers to me to take to the people of Savusavu? The larger the shoe size the better. If I can deliver my message of health to the community and give them a tool in which to implement change, then the impact of this is quantifiable. So far, the New Farm community and New Farm Chiropractic patient base has donated over 1500 bras to the women of Savusavu and I was able to witness something magical when delivering your generosity. Thank you for your past benevolence and I thank you in advance now. Please drop your old sports shoes to New Farm Chiropractic Clinic at Merthyr Village before 25 August, washed and dried, and give them a second life by improving someone else’s.

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Hinkler visit to Bowen Hills gets record-setting aviatrice airborne

BERT HINKLER was the toast of the nation in February 1928 when he completed the first solo flight from England to Australia. He landed in Darwin, flew on to Bundaberg, then touched down at Ascot Racetrack, greeted by an estimated 12,000 spectators.

historicalsociety by Gerard Benjamin Two days later, the national celebrity found himself at “Montana”, 15 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills, the beautiful home of his cousin, leather goods manufacturer Harry Bonney (1889-1965) and his wife Maude Rose “Lores” (1897-1994). The 20 or so guests at the Bonneys’ afternoon tea, including members of the airman’s family, were greeted with a “profusion of cream roses and zinnias [which] decorated the reception rooms, and tea was served at tables arranged with roses.” 31-year-old Mrs Bonney was reportedly more enthused by the aviator’s exploits than social chit-chat. Indeed, she managed to tee up a flight

with Hinkler the next day. The mission was to fly over the home of one of her friends at Yeerongpilly to deliver a bunch of home-grown roses. She deftly directed Hinkler across Brisbane to the right spot. As the friend windmilled her arms below, the plane swooped down, and Mrs Bonney released the floral cargo at the right moment. Back at the aerodrome, Hinkler complimented her on her navigation, something she never forgot. The following week, Mrs Bonney accompanied the hero’s family to a series of grand occasions at the new national capital. Hinkler met the Prime

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Mrs Bonney’s former home in Bowen Hills appears on the Local Heritage Register. C. Matheson. Her exhilaration about from Brisbane, became the first finally going solo was tempered by person to fly the 29,000km from the apprehension of informing her Australia to South Africa. husband. She needn’t have worried, Despite the excitement of her since it seems that he already knew! aviation exploits, she was obviously In 1931, after she gained her private very much at home in Jordan pilot’s licence, Mr Bonney bought her Terrace. As a 1938 newspaper article a Gypsy Moth biplane—and thus began observed, “When interviewed at her the exploits of the woman destined charming home at Bowen Hills a to become one of Australia’s famous few hours after her return from the aviatrices. aerodrome, the air woman was picking In June 1933, she was the first flowers in her garden, as calmly as woman to fly from Australia to though she’d just returned from a England, the distance of 20,000km day’s shopping.” from Brisbane to Croydon being Mrs Bonney died on the Gold Coast completed in 157 hours’ flight time. in 1994, and she was inducted into No doubt there was an extra edge to the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame this epic attempt, since only months in 2012. Her former Bowen Hills before did she receive the news that home appears on the Local Heritage her husband’s cousin had died in Italy Register. Hinkler’s Avro Baby and when his aircraft crashed on another Avro Avian, used in his historic flights, record-breaking attempt. are preserved at the Queensland In 1937, Mrs Bonney, taking off Museum.

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New Farm celebrates our community THOUSANDS of locals and supporters visited New Farm State School for its much-loved biennial fete. True to its ‘celebrating our community’ theme, the fete showcased a diverse range of entertainment, food and stalls – with something for everyone. One of the many highlights was vibrant drumming band Hello Africa, which got toes tapping both far and wide. And of course, NFSS students put on some great performances – from the staple concert band to a Chinese choir. The auctions attracted strong interest. Adeptly called by Place New Farm’s Peter Burgin, the live auction generated some feisty bidding, with crowd favourites – including the David Hinchliffe painting of Annie Street and an Ibsen chair – all finding new homes. The raffle was the fete’s biggest fundraiser and was particularly lucky for one Kent Street resident, who won a weeklong trip to Queenstown. All fete stalls enjoyed solid success, including the Lucky Jars and Chocolate Drop stall (which moved 90 large blocks of chocolate, 40 chocolate bars and some 400 fun-size chocolates), the pie stall (which dished out 300 pies and rolls) and the massive kids’ treasure stall (which almost sold out on the day and then did so at a post-fete ‘jumble sale’)! The Best of New Farm competition judges were unanimous in choosing overall winner Judi Howard for her stunning shawl. P&C President Fiona Murcott said the day was a great success and would help the P&C continue to support the school with resources and infrastructure. “The raffle, auctions, stalls and rides were all very well supported, and the beautiful July weather was icing on the Best of New Farm cake,” she said. “Money raised will go towards such initiatives as installing the old Fortitude Valley State School playground that we purchased last year and air-conditioning the library. “We are extremely grateful to all of our fete supporters and sponsors – particularly our platinum sponsors Place New Farm, Councillor Vicki Howard, Fabulous Pilates and Yoga, and Ray White New Farm. “Thanks also to our fabulous fete convenor, Nyasha Mukandi and her excellent team – all members of which were volunteers and parents/carers at the school.”

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NEWSTEAD’S Patrick Gerry keeps batsman seeing clearly as a Consultant Optometrist to the International Cricket Council (ICC), as well as the working with Australian Sports Commission and consulting to Cricket Australia. Pat, who is therapeutically qualified and a CASA-certified optometrist, has been in optometry for 25 years and has spent many years working with sporting organisations and schools. He established Eyeman Optometrists in Newstead in 2013 to continue his passion for improving the vision of athletes and to offer exceptional services to the public. “We offer a unique and thorough optometry service including sports vision, vision training, ortho-k contact lenses, paediatric optometry and much more,” Pat said. “The difference with us is that we have a great indoor sport net that allows sports vision testing to be conducted safely and accurately and we have a huge eyewear range.” Pat introduces clients to the latest vision technology and his contact lenses and ortho-k consults show how patients can take advantage of the latest technology in contact lenses from an early age, among other treatments.

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Patrick Gerry. He said another common condition was dry eyes, which can be exacerbated by staring at computer screens and sitting in air-conditioning. “I help many people to find treatments and solutions, and this often doesn’t require spectacles as the solution,” he said. Eyeman Optometrists has a great range of Budget eyewear, and also offers patients a private health fund two pairs no-gap deal (conditions apply). Eyeman is open by appointment on Wednesdays until 7pm, and on Thursdays from 7am. In an eye emergency, call Pat on 0408 069 075, otherwise contact Danika on (07) 3216 1926 or email Danika@eyeman.com.au for an eye test or general enquiry. Visit Eyeman online at www.eyeman. com.au or on Facebook under EyemancomauOptometrist

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IF you want to take control of your health and fitness goals but can’t bear the thought of going to a gym, then the answer could be Gravity Zone’s Whole Body Vibration (WBV) training system at New Farm and Bulimba. Georgina Watson, owner of Gravity Zone and mother of five, understands that life is busy and that people have different needs and abilities. “Although your body changes as you get older, there are still ways to stay strong, fit and healthy as you age without the risk of injury,” Georgina explained. “This really is a unique way to get your body back into shape and is probably the fitness industry’s bestkept secret.” WBV is beneficial for people who have always struggled with weight, trying to lose a few extra kilos but also excellent for gaining strength, stability, muscle mass and poor balance. The studio offers personalised training in a non-threatening environment with ongoing support and assessments. Georgina said that losing muscle mass as you get older was a key factor for people developing serious

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A New Van for OZHARVEST Around 250,000 more meals will be delivered to vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our community, with a new van provided with $125,000 of funding from the Coalition Government.

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No waning in growth of waxing specialists MOTHER-AND-DAUGHTER duo Jo-Anne Maree and Nadia Enkuzis are passionate about looking great and with over 25 years combined experience in the beauty industry, they know how to create and maintain the look you want in no time at all. When they opened The Brazilian Hut in 2006, they broke new ground by identifying a need for full body waxing and spray tanning in an environment dedicated to specialised services. Their signature treatments are Brazilians and brow waxing, and the salons have a reputation with their clients for being the fastest and best Brazilian waxers in Australia. “Our passion for providing perfected customer service and specialised waxing is what drives us,” Jo-Anne said. “Being in the industry a long time, I identified a gap in beauty therapy for specialised waxing services. Waxing needed to be out of a spa and beauty salon and to become a specialty service, which the consumer deserves.” Since opening the first salon in Mooloolaba in September 2006, the brand has grown to seven salons, with the new City and Teneriffe salons now open, joining the existing salons in Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Noosa Heads, Carindale, Wilston. The Teneriffe salon is located in a fantastic area at Double One Three on Commercial Road, with great access to carparking and conveniently located a few blocks from the heart of Teneriffe, James Street and Gas works. Jo-Anne said expert waxing and tanning is why The Brazilian Hut is a success. “We have been providing fast and professional

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Nadia Enkuzis and Jo-Anne Maree. waxing from the day our doors opened in 2006. Waxing should not be a slow, drawn out service and that is why speed waxing is a specialty.” She added training staff was crucial to the overall success of the business, to ensure clients were receiving quality services and treatments. Nine years on from opening the first salon, The Brazilian Hut is focused on perfecting each service to ensure their clients receive the specialised services they are renowned for. To celebrate, The Brazilian Hut is offering a VIP Membership to clients who regularly visit the salons for waxing, tanning and products. Clients who purchase a VIP Membership (priced at $99 for 12 months) will receive 20% discount on fullprice services and 10% discount on retail products, as well as free services and products throughout the year. Visit Teneriffe at 113 Commercial Rd or to make a booking phone 07 3625 0025. Visit their website, thebrazilianhut.com.au, to register for a VIP membership or to book online.

BRISBANE Central State School will commemorate 140 years with a celebration day at the school grounds on Saturday, 5 September. Located in the heart of Spring Hill, Brisbane Central State School’s heritage-listed main brick building was built in 1874, with classes officially beginning on 25 January, 1875 and is one of Brisbane’s and Queensland’s oldest primary schools. Since opening the school has gained a rich history characterised by a diverse multicultural student population, a heritage that continues with pupils from a range of countries, cultures and language backgrounds enrolled. The BCSS 140 Year Anniversary and Community Picnic is a free event open to all the community with rides, activities and entertainment for all ages. Visitors are advised to bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the food and a concert on the oval. To commemorate the 140 years and reunification of the school site, Queensland Education Minister Kate Jones will officially open new classrooms located in the lower school block, originally built in 1950’s as the associated Infants School. The school community’s cultural diversity will be reflected through a range of international food stalls at the event including Indian, Chinese, French, Indonesian, Japanese and even an Aussie barbeque. Available for purchase on the day will be publications created by the school students, teachers and parents, such as the Melting Pot Cookbook, and The First 140 years - BCSS’s History.

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Report sorts aged pension rule Seniors are not rorting the Pension rules. Contrary to rumour and innuendo a recent report by the Productivity concluded: “The current body of research suggests that the

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practice of restructuring assets in order to gain access to the Age Pension is not widespread.” • Most retirees are prudent in the way they draw down their superannuation. • There was little evidence that individuals altered arrangements to gain access to the pension. • Other factors - such as a disability, to pay down debt, invest in income stream products, or purchase durable goods for use in retirement were reasons why some exhausted their savings early • Less than 30 per cent of superannuation benefits were taken as lump sums, with most taken as income streams. • CEO of National Seniors Michael O’Neill said the report confirmed that people in or near retirement are very much attuned to the issue

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of longevity. Apart from Seniors Week from 15th to 23rd New Farm Branch plans: Weekly Mah-jong at the New Farm Bowls Club in Brunswick Street Thursday mornings at 11.00 The Stitch & Bitch group in the library meeting room on Friday 21st Dinner that Friday evening at New Farm Bowls Club in Brunswick Street.. We particularly welcome anyone interested in NSA but unable to come to daytime activities A City-Cat tour of the river finishing up in Southbank on Wednesday 26th A recruiting stall in Merthyr Village on Saturday 29th. Come along and meet us, find out about National Seniors and why you should join our Branch Our Annual General Meeting and lunch in the courtyard at the Merthyr Uniting Church is on Wednesday 2nd September from 09.15 for 10.00 am

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TO understand Brisbane man and international businessman Stewart Wilms-Harvey, it further intrigues, yet defines the man, when I asked a good friend what it is that Stewart does.

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Stewart’s friend related to me that, “These days he is basically your oldfashioned door-to-door salesman who travels the world flying first and business class, staying at the Hiltons then ‘does a Clark Kent’ and dons overalls to go sell his patented miracle tool that fits on a welder.” Since then I have met Stewart several times, and I was struck by his worldly knowledge and opinions, his freespeaking of his life experiences, of his other idiosyncrasies, of his love of motor bikes and his cars that he shares with others in some countries he visits, and of his constant quest, usually overseas, for the love of a good woman. He states more broadly, “I have met several B Grade actresses along the way, a couple of C Grade, and one Academy Award winner too.” His amazing tool is the Atmostool – check it out on YouTube. He has 2500 distributors in many countries, with just two manufacturing bases, in France and Australia. His sales since 1990 are in the multi-million dollar revenue bracket. Yet he still travels door-to-door, mainly industrial estates. “I am my own salesman, a one man band,” he states unequivocally. Those idiosyncrasies? Well, says he: “I do carry my own cutlery and linen serviette into an eatery, as I abhor plastic dining implements and thin serviettes; I bring a French coffee press and my own coffee on occasions. “My father was born in Germany, was a brilliant engineer, inventor and businessman. He may have influenced me here, as he would always carry a knife sharpener; he had a thing about blunt knives, and he would screw his grinder to the restaurant table, sparks would fly everywhere!” Stewart works just enough to maintain a certain lifestyle, where money is not his god. He has made and lost fortunes prior to this latter 25 years of his life. He was formerly a well-known successful Brisbane restaurateur, owning French restaurant Chevaliers at Milton, and Four Steps on Mary in Mary Street in the city. Born in Sydney of well-to-do parents, educated at Knox Grammar where he made the rugby First XV and was 16

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a champion miler in the Sydney Associated Schools; he holidayed often with the family at their Gold Coast home on the Isle of Capri. It was from there that he discovered Brisbane. One night the family drove to Brisbane to dine at the Mark Twain theatre restaurant, and Stewart, 16, was most impressed, seeing his future in operating a good eatery. After schooldays, he worked in a pub and restaurant in London for a year, then returned to the Gold Coast where the then Captain’s Table was a top seafood spot in Cavill Avenue. He was dining there when he saw this beautiful waitress. He applied for a job next day with the owner Pete Smith, who saw something in this young man. Stewart’s request was that he work the same shift as Megan, his ‘vision’ of the night before. Soon Stewart was working with and living with “the love of his life”. “Those three years with Megan were my happiest,” he said. “I accepted an offer to work at a Chicago hotel. This was much to my mother’s disapproval. I worked at his hotel for a very interesting 12 months, and my stories abound. “Back in Sydney, Megan and I parted. It was at the restaurant Moncur that I met chef Michel Bonnet, who was later to make his name here in Queensland in 23 successive French restaurants. “I invited Michel to join me in Brisbane and we opened Chevaliers at Milton, in 1978. It was an instant hit. As it prospered, I married a Brisbane girl, bought Michel out, and later I sold to Robert Rubis and Anne Seiersen. I had a year off. “I then invested in a sandwich shop, The Good Loaf, on the corner of Queen and Edward Streets opposite Rowes Arcade. We delivered to industrial estates in two vans carrying big baskets full of sandwiches. “This expanded to The Good Loaf Catering Company, with five Honda Civic vans and a transit truck, doing corporate catering. We were doing 50 per cent sales from the shop, 30 per cent by vans and 20 per cent corporate. Then we noticed the next-door Coles personnel were watching us. “Coles copied us, expanded their food section, cut the price of sandwiches, we went broke, closed our doors, unable to pay the rent. I next lived on a farm outside Canberra, applying for over 100 jobs for middle-management, all unsuccessfully. ‘Failure can do that, under-estimating your own ability’, I was told by Deloittes on a visit to Sydney. So I searched for Senior Management jobs. “I was soon appointed National Manager of Unilever Food Service; then after 12 months I was head-hunted by the owner of another large catering business. I erred, because after my short time there, he told me the companies had lost over $1 billion in

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Stewart Wilms-Harvey your old fashioned door-to-door salesman. recent years and so went under. “Next, my accountant went with me to Brisbane and signed a loan guarantee for a restaurant in Mary Street in the city, naming it Four Steps on Mary. “A beautiful, superb young Chef was manager of my all-girl-kitchen; her name was Gillian Hirst, a chef who became one of Queensland’s finest. “The restaurant was busy at lunch but there was no parking at night. The Eagle Street Pier was the hub at night, and once again we had to sell before going bust. “The talented Gillian Hirst was hired at Andy & Marcia Georges’ Il Centro and she brought her successful Sandcrab Lasagne recipe with her. “Then one day I was browsing through my brother’s garage and tool shed for some of my stuff and came across this discarded invention of our father. I was a bit of a handyman so figured it out. It was an amazing tool, and finding this relic of my father’s inventions changed my life forever. “I had 100 of these tools made, having to borrow the money to do so, packed my motorbike saddlebag with some, and set off to a Taringa shop to give my first sales pitch. “Nervously, I showed the shop owner how it worked – how, when connected to the welding tool, it sends a flame around the pipe! He asked how much? I pondered, then suggested $65, and I had made my first sale. He took three. “I had soon sold 18, and I thought: ‘I’ll do this for three months until I get a job.’ But sales continued, it paid for the rent and food, and I could see a future. Then I started riding longer distances to make sales. My first long trip on the road was around Australia with 50 tools in my saddlebag. “On that first trip around Australia, I rode my Kawasaki Zephyr via Roma, Charleville, Mt Isa, Darwin, would stay overnight and sell maybe three, and I ended up in Victoria at Lakes Entrance, where a man asked me how many I had left. I said 13. He said ‘Okay’! So I thought maybe I should start looking for a few buyers like him. “I later tried New Zealand, and that went okay, so I thought: ‘Why not the UK?’ So I saved up to go to London, naively without thinking it through. I forwarded some stock, arrived, rented a cottage in West Sussex, but it wasn’t long before I was back home, again

broke, with my tail between my legs! I saved again, re-thought my strategy and headed off again to the UK. “I sat at a table, studied a map of England, and decided to start at St David, Wales. I arrived on a Sunday evening, couldn’t find accommodation, and it was cold, wet and windy. “Finally I was offered a caravan overnight. I stayed for a week, I visited a village workshop in the morning; the owner played with it, and asked how much? I said ‘Fifty quid?’ He agreed. At that time, the currency of the pound and our dollar was 3:1 so the sale price was good. “I was learning that business is done differently everywhere. In America I would present myself as a humble mechanic, dressed accordingly; first to an owner-mechanic, next to a sales manager; next to a corporation, dressed in my best suit, with a call card announcing I was Company President, which impresses American executives. I have sold thousands in cold-calls to farmers, again adapting.” Stewart spends about four months at home each year, about eight months in the USA, France and the rest of Europe. His next goal is to succeed in Poland. It gets lonely sometimes in foreign countries. “Overseas, when I can, I tune in to 2CH Sydney to listen to the great Bob Rogers, at 92, still filling the airwaves in the 9am-1pm slot. Last Christmas, Bob asked listeners: ‘When was the last time you discussed Johnny O’Keefe (the Aussie rock legend)?’ I emailed from France: ‘… at Claude Carnell’s Playroom at Tallebudgera, also featuring Normie Rowe, Marcia Hines and Wendy Cook.’ That really excited Bob, and he sometimes phones me when he knows where I am overseas, at a pre-arranged time. The by-product of Stewart’s enterprise and self-discoveries is that he is in high demand as a guest speaker to corporate clients on his sales success stories – of selling the old-fashioned way. And he doesn’t use the word ‘motivation’ once. Stewart also is a well-followed blogger, which keeps him off his motorbike a bit; unless he’s out selling, or out for lunch, when his idiosyncrasies come out to play – his thick serviette, his good cutlery, and even his French press with coffee.

True love finds a way to start a family pasta phenomenon “After mass on a Sunday the ladies would come past and buy their fresh pasta and sauces for lunch,” she said. “The business has grown from always being part of our local community and word of mouth about what we have here.” The entire family is involved in managing the business, and the production of the pasta and other community Angelo’s products such as the sauces and gelatos. Donna and her cravings sister Anita and brother Michael by Alisa Cork have always worked in the business and are very proud of what their Angelo and Val Cazzolato were family has established during the on their honeymoon, visiting their past 50 years. homeland for several months when Unlike many businesses that they saw fresh pasta being made aren’t able to keep up with changes in an Italian deli. They wondered in technology, Angelo’s Pasta has whether the concept of selling fresh embraced the digital age and is fully pasta could take off in Australia, immersed in the internet as a tool and so Val wrote for educating to her brother to people about its seek his advice. products. Her brother “For the last replied that “if three years we it doesn’t work now have had well, just eat the more of a face pasta!” of the business They returned with Pasta TV in 1965, bringing instructional two pasta cooking videos on machines back the internet on a to New Farm with dedicated website them. Angelo - www.pastatv. continued to do com.au and also typical migrant You Tube – where seasonal work I share cooking and cooking for tips and how much of this time to cook based Angelo Cazzolato using one of the two around customer in worker camps small pasta machines he and wife Val questions we to supplement brought back to Australia in 1965. their fledgling receive every business until day,” Donna said. 1968 when they decided to make “For example, cooking perfect pasta full-time. gnocchi and how to cook ravioli.” The couple ran a small night Donna also conducts cooking club in Anne Street known as The classes for kids and adults in a International Ravioli Bar and then variety of situations and supports moved to premises in Wandoo St in retailers with cooking classes 1974. and tips on using Angelo’s Pasta Daughter Donna Cazzolato lives products across Brisbane. The and breathes the origins of the business supplies products across family business and enjoys passing Australia as far as the Northern on the story of her parents and the Territory. passion that gave them such a great “We all stick with what we know business foundation. best and try to educate people on “The 1974 floods delayed the how they can cook the same way in building of their first factory but their homes.” gave Dad an opportunity to measure The “Do what you do well” doctrine the flood levels so when he went to has stood the test of time and build in 1975 he built above the 74 worked in the Cazzolato Family’s flood level and we haven’t had any favour. flooding problems because of that,” “We are all very family oriented Donna said. and what we do is all about feeding “They were there in Wandoo St your family and nourishing your until 1991 when they moved to 22 family,” Donna said. “How we make Doggett St, the site of their current it is just like Nonna would make it at business premises.” home, but on a larger scale.” Donna loves the story her parents “I love that now I can take my tell about being open to the public passion and share it with people,” for so many years. Donna said. “I get such a buzz and

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AN Italian honeymoon in 1964 was the catalyst for what has since become an iconic family food business in Fortitude Valley.

Cazzolato Family – Michael, Anita, Angelo and Donna outside their Doggett St factory and shop. watching people’s faces when they know how to do something.” “We have a sweet spot for kids, as the product was developed on us with Dad always asking ‘how does this taste?’. If someone has difficulty getting their kids to eat, we can show them how to make it more enticing.” Angelo’s is proud of the fact that no preservatives are added to its products. “Our philosophy has always been

to bring ingredients in their rawest possible state and then we process here allowing us to keep a close eye on the quality and consistency,” Donna said. Angelo’s Pasta Factory Shop is open to the public Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and on Saturdays 8am to noon. For product information and recipe ideas visit www.angelospasta. com.au

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COOPER Brown, a 14-year-old from Holland Park, is one of eight south-east Queensland artists whose winning work will be showcased in Bowen Hills’ newest inner-city street, King Street. His work is entitled Strawberry Ice Cream and was created using a graffiti paint technique. The emerging street artist was very excited to have his artwork chosen. “I didn’t think my picture was good enough and I nearly didn’t enter, but I got the courage and I can’t believe the judges liked what I created,” he said. Lendlease’s Brisbane Showground’s Project Director, Andrew Hay said there was excitement about showcasing a variety of artists’ work that reflected the interpretation of the site’s past, present and future when the new street is completed.

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Gravity defying poetry challenges and intrigues By Timothy Swanston POETRY, spoken word, film, performance, installations, slam, comedy, hip-hop, music, circus and more will be showcased at the 17th annual Queensland Poetry Festival (QPF) from 28-30 of August at The Judith Wright Centre. Creative Directors, Annie Te Whiu and David Stavanger, say this year’s festival, Language is a Virus, is about showing that poetry is “more than just words on a page”. “This is poetry that is willing to defy gravity. QPF 2015 will remind you what the moon is for and challenge the notion of what poetry is today,” they say. “It’s very much about dropping into the Centre, catching some art, catching some theatre, buying some great books, meeting with people and seeing and talking to poets to learn and be challenged throughout the whole weekend.” The festival features New Farm based author Krissy Kneen who will be presenting her Thomas Shapcott Award winning poetry collection Eating My Grandmother. Ms Kneen says she is also involved in a naked open mic night, where clothes are noted on the program as optional. “It’s something that’s going to be really challenging but I like challenging myself and others,” Ms Kneen says. “It’s always such a fantastic festival and it’ll be diverse to say the least,” Ms Burton said.

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VillageArts by Kerry Gillett Rosella Namok from Cape York Queensland, Matthew Johnson from Melbourne, and Ronnie Tjampitjinpa from Western Desert Northern Territory, provide multiple viewpoints and perspectives on the diversity of the Australian climate. The abstract paintings being shown record the variables of nature using a vibrant palette. Rosella Namok and Ronnie Tjampitjinpa’s artworks are imbued with a deep traditional knowledge of weather patterns in their country, whilst Matthew Johnson explores the abstract phenomena of nature referencing the kinetic makeup of the atmosphere. Each artist creates an innovative and dynamic artwork that manipulates rain, light and atmosphere in an

abstract and contemporary expression. Namok is a very collectable artist who has earned an international reputation. Her work is represented in all major Australian public galleries and many international collections. Her visual language is a loose narrative of her social, physical, and natural environment. In the Stinging Rain series, she uses fluid colour fields to create a distinctive contemporary style. Her action painting technique applies, works, and strips back paint to create an abstraction of delicate layers of translucent colour and subtle textures. The rhythmic parallel lines slash into the deep red, blue, orange or purple horizontal surfaces making the moody narrative mesmerising. The beauty of these striking works is the sense of balance and the uncertainty. The viewer is unsure where the sky meets the water or if there is a distinction between them. Namok’s artworks have an organic feel, while Matthew Johnson’s paintings embrace a grid like, geometric pattern where mysterious, hovering orbs float over a sea of shimmering translucent colour. The inspiration behind a large body of his work is the natural environment and an investigation of light.

Wet season...ya come 2015 by Rosella Namok is courtesy of Fireworks Gallery and Mick Richards. “My work emulates an abstract currently celebrating his career with environment based upon variables in a solo exhibition that showcases nature and the man made,” Johnson Tjampitjinpa’s exceptional contribution says. to Australian art. In this collection of works he In the Weather Patterns exhibition, has a singular view with a shifting Tjampitjinpa’s more recent vivid, change and filtration of light into a optical works are featured. His bold singular viewpoint. The artworks, linear style is a repetition of forms, like atoms, seem in a constant state which are simple and geometric. of flux. His works pulse with energy The artworks record the build-up generated through the structure of his of rain clouds falling on mountains compositions and the use of a vibrant and the water running into creeks and colour palette. soakage. His artworks reflect an innate Johnson, a global citizen, has his attachment to country and water akin artworks in numerous private and to Namok and Johnson’s paintings. corporate collections. His practice Tjampitjinpa’s distinctive patterns has spanned over 25 years and he using gestural line and intense colour has lived and travelled extensively have a pulsating sense of kinetic throughout the world. energy. Ronnie Tjampitjinpa practice This visually absorbing exhibition has spanned over 40 years. The runs from 10 July to 20 August at the Art Gallery of New South Wales is Doggett Street gallery.

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THE Bloodhound Corner Bar has arrived in Fortitude Valley and what you see when you walk in is just the tip of the plan business partner couples David and Noni Bajka and Alan and Sarah Simseker have for their second establishment. Their mission was to showcase the heritage-listed features of the building (first established in 1882 as Lennon’s Grocery Store) and serve up a great mix of local, national and international beers from an impressive copper font proffering 10 custom brews and more than 50 bottled beers from breweries across Australia. Open from noon till late daily, the Bloodhound’s menu features a choice of Latin-American inspired items by Peruvian head chef Gabriel Escalante-Gafau, from their first restaurant ‘Burrow’ in West End, centering on a selection of authentic Mexican soft corn tortilla tacos. Lunches are a specialty with three tacos for just $15. Top it off with a cheeky lunch-time brew and you’re good to go. Bloodhound Cornerbar has a wonderful function room out back and will unveil a stunning second story renovation later in the year. 454 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, ph: 3162 6402.

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Waterlily Launch Photos by Alisa Cork THE Waterlily Concept store at 76 James St in New Farm was recently launched to a crowd of VIPs at an intimate gathering that was all about luxury and pampering. Guests were introduced to an aromatic and sensory journey into the artisan crafted botanical skin care and spa rituals available at Waterlily’s flagship store.

IN TENERIFFE

By Stephen “Chooky” Holmes*

Another good festival Chelsea de Luca & store owner Michelle Reeve

Emma Smith & Jane Baird

Kendall Krisanski & Katrina Langenhorst

Matt Huxley & Lorraine Hanson

Wayne Lovell, Max Zamfirescu, Cheryl Hart & Don Warnock

Haven launch

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Simon Caulfield

Sam Foster, Aaron Woolard & Anissa Lamond

The Teneriffe Festival is done and dusted for another year. This is a wonderful experience for our special suburb which comes alive on the first Saturday in July. As I walked around the event it ticked all the boxes with people enjoying the experience. It is also good to see local businesses get involved and I know it is a lot of work to set it up but with the large number of visitors we hope it is a rewarding experience.

Ann-karyn Fraser

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IN TENERIFFE by Stephen Holmes

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www.evesontheriver.com BREAKFAST

ON THE RIVER Absolute Waterfront Dining in Teneriffe

53 vernon terrAce, teneriFFe DINNER WEDDINGS FUNCTIONS www.evesontheriver.c

LUNCH

Anna Mcrae, Annalise Nicholson, Ben Smith, Emily Lambert & Maddie Zendler August 2015 villagenews

March 2012 villagenews

villagesocials McGrath New Farm

DEVELOPMENT

EVES on the River was the perfect venue for the Sherrie Storer welcoming party to McGrath New Farm.

SITE IN NEW FARM

600a Lower Bowen Tce • Ideal for: 2x Townhouses or 1x Large Family Home • Dimensions 15m x 25m (approx.) • Close to New Farm Park • Will consider joint venture

John McGrath & Sherrie Storor

Contact Owner 0450 120 716

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Warren Swanson & Vince Ferraro

Deborah & Leigh Nevett

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Jake Harris with Glenys & Paul McGruther

Mark & Fiona Lacey

Rotary Photos by www.facebook.com/ tubamediaproductions ROTARY Club of New Farm held its Changeover dinner at Aqua Linea restaurant in Teneriffe.

JACK ATTACK CUP

Juanita Stout & Larry O-toole John O’Bryne & Vicki Howard

Proceeds going to the New Farm Neighourhood Centre

2015 Village News “Jack Attack” Shield NO. 4 LOCATION: New Farm Bowls Club TIME: To be played over 4 Tuesday evenings for one hour from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. STARTS: Starts on Tuesday 6 October with the final game on Tuesday 27 October.

Phone the Club and ask for Roy Toohey during normal hours - 33582374. After Hours - Neil Peach 0417 774 037. Email the club at: info@newfarmbowls.com.au 26

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Valerie Curry

Anne Berridge & Susane Ball

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New Farms Most Comprehensive Family Estate 7 BEESTON STREET, NEW FARM

31 NO RIGHT TURNS

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

400+ PROPERTIES

SETTLED IN 2014-2015

Ray White New Farm 3254 1022 612 Brunswick Street New Farm Q 4005 rwnf.com.au

78% AUCTION

SUCCESS

RATE

IS OUR AVERAGE

DAYS

ON MARKET

SOLD SOLD

SOLD $428M WORTH OF PROPERTY

IN 2014-2015

SPRING HILL

Ray White Spring Hill 3144 5200 126 Leichardt Street Spring Hill Q raywhitespringhill.com.au

WE’RE HIRING IF YOU WANT TO JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM CONTACT US TODAY

Inner City Haven & A Lifestyle To Match!

New Farm 221/100 Bowen Terrace

Auction

This well laid out 100sqm contemporary 2 bedroom apartment is located in the heart of the action! Situated on the border of New Farm and The Valley, you will have the best of both worlds. Enjoy a short walk to the wonderful night life and restaurant scene of The Valley, or enjoy leisurely runs along the Brisbane River in to New Farm. Featuring a very clever floor plan that has a bedroom at each end of the apartment and loads of living space, which flows to a great balcony perfect for entertaining and enjoying the views of the CBD and Story Bridge - this really is an exceptional apartment!

Friday 7 August 2015 10:30am Ray White Corporate Level 26/111 Eagle Street, Brisbane City

Ray White New Farm

rwnf.com.au/1330919 07 3254 1022

Simon Petrie 0439 668 867 simon.petrie@raywhite.com

New Farms Most Comprehensive Family Estate

New Farm 7 Beeston Street

FOR SALE

This Beeston Street address has been widely regarded as one of New Farm’s most desirable and envied pockets, offering the most amazing views of the city that you can enjoy from the comfort of your lounge room. An elegant family home that offers the perfect combination of privacy, outlook and space, it is an expansive home set on an impressive 708m2, making this property a true trophy home. • Elevated position with stunning city views • Massive 708sqm block high on Teneriffe Hill • Gourmet kitchen with European appliances • Luxurious master suite with his and hers walk-in-robes, stunning ensuite, private loft and brick fireplace • Designed specifically for executive families with multi living and entertaining areas

Matt Lancashire 0416 476 480 matt.lancashire@raywhite.com Scott Darwon 0401 151 090 scott.darwon@raywhite.com rwnf.com.au 07 3358 0607

Ray White New Farm

Apartment rich in size and character with NE aspect

Teneriffe 307/88 Macquarie Street

AUCTION Wednesday 26th August 2015 6:30pm In Rooms

Designed to embrace the Teneriffe lifestyle and reflecting its rich history, this well laid out Dakota apartment is a captivating combination of warmth and character. Two portrait windows with a North East aspect towards the Brisbane River provide views of the water and beyond, plus cooling summer breezes. The highlights of this beautiful apartment are undoubtedly the original timber floors and original red brick wall.The timber floors really do draw your attention to the generous living and dining areas, which flow well after entering through a wide foyer, lit by a bespoke Chandelier. There is also a large built in book case, perfect for the avid book collector.

Ray White New Farm

Simon Petrie 0439 668 867 simon.petrie@raywhite.com Sam Mayes 0402 094 553 sam.mayes@raywhite.com rwnf.com.au 07 3254 1022

Home on Harcourt

New Farm 114 Harcourt Street

For Sale By Negotiation

Sometimes a builder & architect can collaborate on a renovation where the vision is in sync & the end product just feels right. • Original charm remains & is combined with the finest fittings & fixtures • Blackbutt timber & designer kitchen with Carrara marble & bosch appliances • Huge 2 car garage & storage + potential to add office or additional bedroom Contemporary character & charm, this impeccably renovated home can be yours. Will be sold! Also available is 116 Harcourt Street which is a brand new architecturally designed 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car house.

Scott Darwon 0401 151 090 scott.darwon@raywhite.com rwnf.com.au/1330919 07 3254 1022

Ray White New Farm

19/33 Helen Street

$563,000

SCOTT DARWON’S 2015 YEAR TO DATE SALES •

Currently New Farms most recommended agent*

•

Ray White Queensland elite performer 2014, 2015

•

Has been involved in over $70,000,000 of local real estate transactions in the past 12 months.

•

Ray White New Farms agent of the year 14/15 financial year and April - June 2015

9 Waverley Street

$2,150,000

64 Chester Street

$1,650,000

5 Mole Street

$3,500,000 233 Kent Street

226 Harcourt Street 222 Harcourt Street

$2,600,000

$865,000

$850,000

98 Villiers Street

$2,300,000 73 Heal Street

$1,475,000

199 James Street

$940,000

19/64 Browne Street

$595,000

208 James Street

$850,000

* Source: ratemyagent.com.au 210 James Street

$850,000

63 Welsby Street

26/75 Barker Street

$2,320,000

$625,000 18 Locke Street

$1,120,000

40 Maxwell Street

$2,800,000 7/578 Lower Bowen Terrace

$655,000

993 Brunswick Street

$1,600,000

4/17 Elystan Road

$442,500

5/12 Griffith Street

$775,000 37 Oxlade Drive

$3,000,000

53 Mountford Road

$1,260,000 81 Oxlade Drive

$2,000,000

1/73 Oxlade Drive

$589,000

13 Sargent Street

$1,342,500 14/102 Oxlade Drive 8/136 Oxlade Drive

$725,000

$930,000

Scott Darwon

Licensed Real Estate Agent m 0401 151 090 e scott.darwon@raywhite.com

We are pleased to annouce Henry has joined Matt and the team at Ray White New Farm

HENRY HODGE Sales Consultant m 0455 500 035 e henry.hodge@raywhite.com

SOLD

“Henry from day one had my best interests at heart. A very impressive young man, who does his homework and has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the current market treads. Henry’s communication and negotiating skills are exemplary. At no time did I feel lost in the process; he was prepared to listen to my concerns and take the time to explain the whole process every step of the way. Henry’s tactful negotiating skills obtained a result beyond my expectations. Henry’s professionalism made the whole process a very comfortable and pleasurable experience and I have no hesitation in recommending Henry to anyone.” - LR – New Farm

SOLD

Ray White New Farm I 07 3254 1022 I 612 Brunswick St, New Farm I rwnf.com.au

SOLD

"24 years of property transactions in our community means we know how to sell your home." Hamish &

HAMISH BOWMAN Sales Consultant m 0410 044 463 e hamish.bowman@raywhite.com

Beth

BETH J. LEACH

Sales Associate to Hamish Bowman m 0414 770 956 e bethj.leach@raywhite.com

Ray White New Farm I 07 3254 1022 I 612 Brunswick St, New Farm I rwnf.com.au

FOR SALE - 2/166 OXLADE DR, NEW FARM WORLD-CLASS DIRECT RIVER FRONT APARTMENT

3.5 2.5 2 1

AUCTION

JUST LISTED

2/111 JAMES ST, NEW FARM

6/68 BEESTON ST, TENERIFFE

JUST SOLD 326/71 BEESTON ST, TENERIFFE

JUST SOLD 22/52 BEESTON ST, TENERIFFE

Amy Jorgensen - Ray White New Farm Licensed Real Estate Agent Apartment Specialist 0411 483 474 amy.jorgensen@raywhite.com

JUST SOLD 2/713 BEESTON ST, NEW FARM

JUST SOLD 239/71 BEESTON ST, TENERIFFE

PROFIT FROM MY EXPERIENCE

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JUST LISTED

105 Villiers Street, New Farm

407 Bowen Terrace, New Farm

8/27 Cunningham Street, Newstead

NICHOLAS GIVEN

Licensed Real Estate Agent m 0439 193 920 e nick.given@raywhite.com

“I highly recommend Nicholas to anyone looking to sell their property in Brisbane. His enthusiasm is second to none and he truly appreciates the magnitude of the decisions vendors are required to make when selling a property. Nicholas is a clear communicator, an effective negotiator and in my case, understood the balance required to assess pre-auction offers against likely auction outcomes. Finally, Nicholas is supported by a great team in Bianca Harrington and Mike Martin” - Bill Sykes (407 Bowen Tce)

Ray White New Farm I 07 3254 1022 I 612 Brunswick St, New Farm I rwnf.com.au

$900 p/w

REMARKABLE IN EVERY SENSE 33/22 Florence St, Teneriffe, QLD

$380 p/w

RENOVATED ART DECO APARTMENT 2/713 Brunswick St, New Farm, QLD

no right turns A 90 year old couple was interviewed recently and asked what their secret to living a long life was. The interviewer waited for their response, probably expecting some words like “no smoking, a cup of olive oil a day or being in love” etc...Their answer was ‘no right turns’. Puzzled, the interviewer quizzed “What do you mean no right turns?” The couple went on to explain that they had heard that more ageing people die in car accidents than heart attacks. So when they were out driving, even if it took a little longer, they would make 3 left turns to go right. They played the safe game. So why share the story?!?! With the heat in the property market, the bbq conversation, fete conversation & even

$1300 p/w MAGNIFICENT FAMILY HOME 154 Oxlade Dr, New Farm, QLD

$525 p/w GREAT EXECUTIVE APARTMENT 1502/353 Turbot St, New Farm, QLD

Teneriffe festival chatter regularly turns to ‘how’s the market’ & ‘where are the bargains’. A share trader once told me if you get a hot tip for a stock, thank the person, go and have a shower and forget you ever heard it. Their message was, if you know nothing about the market, stay out of it!

Every week I see the educated and the ignorant lining up to buy properties. There are only 3 golden rules in property acquisition; know the market, make sure you can afford it and tenure. With the amount of properties advertised in the paper & on-line it’s never been easier to assess a property’s value. Loan brokers are now highly regulated and incentivised by the banks, so that means they’re free to use. They’ll tell you quickly what you can afford today & what you’ll need to factor in as rates get back above 6%. Finally time, if it was good enough to buy, then it’s probably too good to sell. Look at the people you know who make money from real estate. Very few do it by

$600 p/w

BEAUTIFUL MODERN AND SPACIOUS 31/166 Sydney St, New Farm, QLD

$750 p/w

GOREOUS RIVERFRONT APARTMENT 17/135 Macquarie St, Teneriffe, QLD

trading, the professionals do, but most make it from buying & holding....then buying again! Play the safe game with my 3 left turn tips: 1. Meet a broker and assess your capacity (consider % increases) 2. Attend auctions, open houses, get a real estate portal subscription & read the paper 3. Plan to hold your property. All markets rise & fall, you don’t want to have to sell at the bottom Safe Driving!

$520 p/w

MODERN TENERIFFE APARTMENT 104/71 Beeston St, Teneriffe, QLD

$600 p/w

STUNNING BOTIQUE APARTMENT 3/72 Moray St, New Farm, QLD

MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE Ultimately we measure our success on our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; satisfaction, which is based on the prices we achieve, the quality of our service and the accuracy of our advice. In real estate, reputation is everything so we are immensely proud of the repeat and referral business we enjoy from our loyal clients. If you are considering a move and even if you're not quite ready yet, then please call me on 0412 462 592.

Mark Lowrey | 0412 462 592 1300 766 960 | styleproperty.com.au

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For Sale 1 418/38 Warner Street, Fortitude Valley For Sale with Jake Mackay 0430 283 293 2 614/100 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley For Sale with Jake Mackay 0430 283 293 3 5

2103/25 Connor Street, Fortitude Valley For Sale with Jordan McLennan 0405 368 111

4 33/128 Bowen Street, Fortitude Valley For Sale with Mark Lowrey 0412 462 592 5 605/8 Jeays Street, Bowen Hills For Sale with Jake Mackay 0430 283 293 6

2/110 Crosby Road, Ascot For Sale with Jordan McLennan 0405 368 111

7 30/27 Cunningham Street, Newstead For Sale with Jake Mackay 0430 283 293 8 502/1000 Ann Street Fortitude Valley For Sale with Jake Mackay 0430 283 293 7

9 5/16 Wren Street, Bowen Hills For Sale with Jake Mackay 0430 283 293 10 12/7 Roche Avenue, Bowen Hills For Sale with Annie Hayes 0402 859 467 Make your next move with style Level 1 / 49 James Street 1300 766 960 | styleproperty.com.au

INNER CITY VIBES, VIEW AND VALUE! FOR SALE

710/311 Vulture Street, SOUTH BRISBANE Dual-key lifestyle and investment opportunity

Capitalise on this exceptional opportunity to combine your own inner-city lifestyle with a low-risk investment; or generate a double income! Positioned on the 7th level of the popular, well-maintained ‘Hillcrest’ complex, these renovated dual-key apartments are being sold fully-furnished and offer incredible views, onsite amenities and convenience.

Michelle Rasmussen

e: mrasmussen.newfarm@ljh.com.au

New Farm

0410 391 811 newfarm.ljhooker.com.au

A NEW FACE IN REAL ESTATE Coming from a background of high-end customer service working in some of Brisbane’s top restaurants, Anthony has brought his skills and passion for property to LJ Hooker Kangaroo Point. Established in 1938, with a strong people focus, is one of the most trusted real estate companies specialised team at Kangaroo Point prides itself a deep understanding of the area, they live and local area.

LJ Hooker today. The in having breath the

Anthony Mason at LJ Hooker believes in relationships, in mutual benefits and in making your real estate experience unforgettably positive. For Leasing, New Business and Sales contact:

Anthony: 0448 156 057 | w: 07 3391 5399 e: amason.kangaroopoint@ljh.com.au

Kangaroo Point

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Love at first sight ENTRANCED, captivated and spellbound. That’s how current owner Interior Designer Karen Whitcombe felt when she first stumbled upon the Woolstores at Teneriffe. Rich in history and character with their red brick facades and large sash windows designed to represent the commercial success of the Australian Wool Industry in the early 20th century, the area has fast become one of the most desired addresses and only 2.5km from the city centre. “It’s such a vibrant and iconic place to live with an incredible sense of history that’s so hard to find” said Karen who knew as soon as she walked in to her 3 bedroom apartment at Dakota that it was ‘the one’. The 160m2 third floor character apartment is now on the market due to a move overseas and will no doubt attract a lot of attention with its large separate entrance hall, original hardwood floors, timber columns, exposed red brick walls and north easterly aspect. “I love the sense of volume created by the 3.5m high ceilings and the wide open plan living area” explains Karen. “Being able to watch the river roll by, it has power and grace; a thousand colours and a

BRAND NEW - 689 ANN STREET & LUCKY’S LANE L E A S E - O F F I C E A N D R E TA I L • Price from $475 m2 gross pa plus GST • Scheduled completion August 2015 • Areas from 84 m2 to 473 m2 Dakota woolstore auction 307/88 Macquarie st. thousand shapes”.Some additional features include a north easterly aspect with views to the river; 3 bedrooms with built-in or walk in robes; ensuite; original timber columns and exposed beams; expansive open plan living; ceiling fans; industrial style lighting; stainless steel benchtops; gas cooktop; secure car park under building; secure intercom entrance; on site building manager; 24hr CCTV. There’s also an in-ground pool, bbq area and fully equipped gym on site! Auction 26 August- call Sam Mayes 0402 094 553 or Simon Petrie 0439 668 867 at Ray White New Farm to arrange your private inspection.

• Secure parking • 4.5 star NABERS Energy Rating - targeted • Fibre Optic Enterprise Grade Enabled

CONTACT MATT HOLLOWAY

0418 783 216

multi award-winning developer

August 2015 villagenews

31 Apartments

430,000 - $645,000

Strikingly modern, timeless and well decorated to suit its vibrant surrounds, Hikari Apartments includes 31 one and two bedroom apartments. Each apartment has itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own balcony allowing residents to enjoy Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temperate weather while taking in the vibe that inner city living affords. Upper level apartments provide views to the Story Bridge, Brisbane City or towards Newstead and New Farm.

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78 Berwick Street, Fortitude Valley. 10 minutes (walk) to the Brisbane CBD. 15 minutes to the Brisbane Airport. 3 minutes to James Street. 11 minute (walk) to Fortitude Valley Train Station. 8 minute (walk) to Chinatown and Brunswick Street Malls. Accessible by major roads, close to ICB, Airport Link and Clem Jones Tunnel.

31 one and two bedroom apartments. All two bedroom apartments include 2 car spaces (tandem). 31 bike storage compartments. Ground level mixed use offering. Shared entertainment area with views, BBQ and gardens. Quality finishes including European kitchen appliances, stone benchtops and natural colour palette.

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Ideally suited to renovators/builders, first home buyers and investors alike, 25 Connor Street is a gold mine. The owners have made their position very clear; we’re selling under the hammer, if not before. The house itself offers three large bedrooms, the opportunity to have

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expert craftsmanship that is such a rarity today. A long hallway divides the home, giving way to both formal and informal living areas on either side. With the meticulous character retained, the home also offers the style and convenience that are the key requirements for today’s lifestyle. Meander through the landscaped gardens, relax privately by the in-ground pool, entertain in the grand dining room or sip tea in the sunshine on the deck, this timeless

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5/743 Brunswick St. New Farm

22/289 Harcourt St. Teneriffe

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Auction

27/120 Sydney St. New Farm

13/21 Dixon St. New Farm

Rare 114m 2 Courtyard

Relaxed Living on the Door

Apartment with Park Views

Step of New Farm Park

For Sale

14/159-163 Sydney St. New Farm

303/30 Macrossan St. Brisbane

144m 2 Prestigious Top Floor

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Apartment, Stunning Views

Riverside Living

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304/64 Macquarie St. Teneriffe

388 Bowen Tce. New Farm

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Iconic Teneriffe Wool Store

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504/35 Astor Tce. Spring Hill

2404/25 Anderson St. Kangaroo Point

Lifestyle Convenience

Inspiring Riverside Address

Within Astor Building

River Views on Widescreen

For Sale

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3062/3 Parkland Bvd. Brisbane City

5251/66 Lamington St. New Farm

Sleek, Sophisticated

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For Sale

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