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Brisbane brothers buy Village Twin Cinema site

By Felicity Moore THE Village Twin site on the corner of Brunswick and Barker streets has been sold to new owners, brothers Peter and Stephen Sourris.

The freshly minted sale, which only went through last Thursday afternoon, February 28, comes at a perfect time for the Suburban Centre Improvement Plan (SCIP) that council has proposed for the area.

As reported last month, council was offering residents and retailers in within boundary the opportunity to

weather events,” Cr Vicki Howard (Central Ward) said. “It would be great to see this corner transformed to the standard we are talking about – striking upgrades have occurred at Woolloongabba and Clayfield and this could be a stunning addition to our suburb,” said Cr Howard of the SCIP. New Village Twin owner Peter Sourris agreed with Cr Howard’s confidence in the SCIP and revealed he would be supporting it.

“I’ve already voted yes to the SCIP and we’re looking forward to

they think the Village Twin Cinemas is sitting there and nothing is happening, and well, what’s the point, I want to say to them, we’ve bought it, we’re going to rejuvenate it and we’re in support of the SCIP,” Mr Sourris said.

“Improving the area with more lighting and generally beautifying it can only be a good thing and it will help us and all the other traders in this area,” he said.

“It’s a good

plans,” Mr Sourris said. “It was around the time of the GFC and maybe the funding wasn’t there, or who knows what the reason was, or how good the DA was,” he said.

Mr Sourris declined to reveal future plans for the site – “It’s early days yet,” he said, but promised to be more

It would be great to see this corner transformed to the standard we are talking about – striking upgrades have occurred at Woolloongabba and Clayfield and this could be a stunning addition to our suburb.

The run-down Village Twin has been sold. use a council SCIP to improve the area which had become tired and rundown.

For the SCIP to be adopted 51% of residents and retailers in the boundary needed to send in a ‘yes’ vote by the February 15 deadline. The SCIP will raise about $3.5 million with about $1 million to come from resident and retailer contributions.

However, council extended the deadline until Mondy, March 18.

“This is because of the busy school holiday period and the recent extreme

participating in the SCIP at every level,” he said.

“It will be a good thing. It will address a lot of issues, like the pedestrian safety improvement. There might be street art involved, shade trees, flowers and gardens. There might even be a cycling lane upgrade, I’m not sure,” he said. “Site safety will be better. It will be more appealing for patrons visiting the area,” he said.

“If people are holding back on voting in favour of the SCIP because

area that’s underperforming at the moment. It’s been closed for over 10 years. I’d love to see this becoming an entertainment precinct like South Bank,” he said.

The Village Twin Cinema has been untouched for about 10 years, although a development application was lodged and approved by council two years ago.

“I wouldn’t like to speculate as to why the developer didn’t go ahead with

forthcoming once plans had been finalised.

“We want to rejuvenate the site,” he promised. “It would be great to get other retailers on board,” he added.

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Ben Pritchard has been elected as the new chairman of the TPA.

Progress Association appoints chairman

By Felicity Moore between work, home, shops, cafes and recreation spaces,” he said.

The Teneriffe Progress Association has A specialist in urban renewal, Mr put its faith in Ben Pritchard to lead Pritchard worked as the manager of the group through the current year, Urban Renewal Brisbane for five years appointing him chairman at its meeting until 2009 and has lived in one of the on 18 February. area’s Woolstores for seven years.

Mr Pritchard, a qualified town planner “I currently work with more than 26 as an independent years professional The TPA has four goals: urban renewal experience, and planning consultant, • To protect and preserve the nine of those with with clients in character, amenity and the Brisbane City Australia and New streetscape of Teneriffe Council, is looking Zealand,” he said.

• To promote the proper town forward to the year “Teneriffe has planning of Teneriffe ahead advocating a great location, a • To advocate on behalf of for the Teneriffe fantastic position, and to represent the community community. and a wonderful of Teneriffe “Teneriffe is aspect. I want to • To provide support and special because it make sure the TPA assistance to the development is the original mixed works to protect and and progress of community use precinct in promote each of organisations in the Teneriffe area Brisbane, echoing these for the benefit the successful The next meeting will be on the of the residents mixed use areas 18th of March at 7.00pm. and the businesses of almost every For more information contact which call Teneriffe great city in the Ben Pritchard on 0433 228645. home,” he said. western world www.teneriffeprogress.org.au “I do want to the Docklands promote the TPA to of London, the a wider audience lofts of Greenwich Village, New York, and to encourage more residents of the Left Bank in Paris, the waterfront in Teneriffe to participate in the work of the Vancouver, and the industrial areas being Association, for the benefit of the wider rediscovered in countless cities around community of Teneriffe. The TPA will be the world,” Mr Pritchard said. active throughout the year and across the “The conversion of the Woolstores has whole suburb, so I encourage everybody been really important in terms of creating to get involved and to participate.” that blend of the old buildings finding The Teneriffe Progress Association meets new uses, and for creating genuine on the third Monday of each month, at mixed use buildings and precincts that the ANFE, Wyandra Street, Teneriffe. mean we never need to travel far to move

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Smith Wharves to be developed THE ambitious plan to redevelop the Howard Smith Wharves into a South Bank style precinct is back on the front burner, after languishing for years in and out of popularity.

State Government has approved the plan put forward by the Brisbane City Council and now the proposal is open for public comment.

Council claims the new and improved plan accounts for the site’s flooding potential and also limits the building heights, which has been an area of contention for critics in the past.

In a written statement, the Brisbane City Council said the site was an “eyesore” and at the same time filled with potential to become a thriving hub, given its prime riverfront location.

It is reported that 80% of the site will be parkland, 10% boutique hotels, and 10% the Howard Smith Wharves.

The Riverwalk is being rebuilt at Federal Government expense as part of the flood rebuilding project, adding to the site’s assets.

“Works to restore the Howard Smith

HISTORY OF THE WHARF

The Howard Smith Wharves were built in the 1930s along with the Story Bridge. The wharves’ construction provided employment during a period of stagnant economic growth and although it was named the Brisbane Central Wharves, it became known as the Howard Smith Wharf when the shipping company Howard Smith & Co leased it from the mid-1930s.

Wharves site are currently under way,” council said in a written statement.”

To support the site’s revitalisation, Council has drafted an amendment to the New Farm and Tenerife Hill Local Plan. This amendment will assist the redevelopment process to maximise benefits of the site for the broader community.”

The public is invited to provide feedback on the draft Howard Smith Wharves amendment during the public consultation period from 22 February to 10 April 2013.

Reconciliation Awards seek nominees

Nominations are now open for the 2013 Queensland Reconciliation Awards.

Queensland businesses, community organisations, local councils and educational institutions are encouraged to nominate projects and initiatives that have contributed to reconciliation in Queensland. Nominations close Friday 12 April 2013. For more information please telephone 07 3405 5215.

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Telstra fail as customers left without mobile service

By Felicity Moore POSSIBLY hundreds of mobile phone customers have been left without service after a Telstra phone tower was dismantled and removed from Commercial Road, Teneriffe to make way for a new development.

Frustrated customers claim they little or no phone service after the tower, which was on land that Telstra was leasing from construction company Devine, had to be taken down due to construction starting on the site.

Resident manager James Power of the nearby apartment complex The Cannery, said coverage had gone from the bestin Brisbane to the worst, overnight.

“Yesterday I had 4G data downloading at 64Mbps and today zero. I have no Telstra signal inside my apartment where I used to get five bars (representing signal strength on my mobile phone),” Mr Power said.

“Most people here do not have landlines and cannot be without a phone service like this. I called Telstra six times and could not get any information. They say there is no fault in the area and say they have no knowledge of the demolition.”

Devine said in a written statement: “It has been brought to Devine’s attention that local residents have been experiencing mobile network issues

in the Teneriffe area. Part of the land which is currently being developed by Devine had been leased to Telstra for telecommunications infrastructure.

“Devine formally notified Telstra last year of its intent to develop the site, whereby Telstra would be required to relocate their infrastructure prior to the construction commencement,” the statement said. “The relocation of these services and any network issues is a matter for Telstra and any enquiries should be referred to them.”

In a written response, a Telstra spokesperson said: “As a result of a redevelopment of the existing site, Telstra had to close the mobile structure on Commercial Rd Teneriffe late last year. This was beyond our control.

“This has resulted in some areas experiencing reduced mobile coverage.

We regret this situation and wish to assure the community that we are working to address this.

“In the immediate term, Telstra have made changes to surrounding network that will assist in improving coverage in the affected areas. Telstra is working to acquire a new lease and build another base station in the area.”

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Letter to the Community Residents set up fighting fund The New Farm Clinic Neighbourhood Group (NFCNG) is concerned about development plans for the New Farm Clinic and we want to make sure the changes do not impact negatively on our neighbourhood.

We consider the New Farm Clinic to be a valued member of our community.

We are not seeking the removal of the clinic from our community. We believe we can all co-exist in a mixed-use environment so long as the character and community culture that exists today is respected.

However, the proposed development does not reflect these values.

The proposed development would dominate the local area in terms of its size, bulk and character. We also believe that the redevelopment will adversely affect our local amenity, specifically in relation to traffic, parking and noise. Property prices will decrease.

We expect council to make a decision on Ramsay Health’s development application shortly.

However, it would now seem that regardless of the decision made on the development application that the matter is destined to be the subject of proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court.

In order for our community to have the best chance of success, it is now necessary for the NFCNG to reach out to the New Farm community to help us in our pursuit to preserve the amenity of

our neighbourhood.

As a local community group the NFCNG is limited in its resources. Any assistance or contributions to help the NFCNG would be greatly appreciated.

To help contact Carmen Mitchell on 0407 486 505 or nfcng1@gmail.com.

Clinic CEO welcomes resident discussion

The Village News met last week with New Farm Clinic CEO Ken Craig who said that he welcomed any local resident who wanted to talk about the development. “My door has always been open,” he said. “Even before we made the DA to the BCC we invited all local residents to come and look over the plans.”

He said that they had made many changes to the development after discussions with local residents.

Mr Craig said he was not interested in a group meeting but welcomed residents contacting him.

He assured the Village News that council had not been rushing this development through and even after 18 months council was still asking for more changes and requesting more information.

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All About Fruit

By Alexandria Utting The Schiavon family are hard workers.

This much is evident just by taking a walk through their store All About Fruit, at Merthyr Village in New Farm.

In fact, co-owner Tony Schiavon works so hard that during our interview he rushed away mid-sentence from our conversation several times to pick up a loose cherry on the ground or to help a customer select the ripest avocado from the shelf.

The displays of lush and colourful fruit in the store are meticulously arranged, making it clear the family takes pride the produce; selling top quality fruit and vegetables.

Mr Schiavon and his son Anthony have owned the local fruit and vegetable store adjacent to Coles for 15 years, but the head of this fruiting dynasty doesn’t fret about competing with the supermarket.

Mr Schiavon attributes the businesses longevity not just to a good work ethic, but to a fairly simple mantra; good quality fruit and vegetables and good service.

“We stand by one rule here,” Mr Schiavon said. “There is no competition strategy, no magic solution or crystal balls. If I wouldn’t take anything home from here, I won’t sell it,” he said.

All About Fruit sources its produce fresh from the Rocklea markets daily

All About Fruit owner Tony Schiavon. which is different to many other stores that keep fruit and vegetables in storage for months before they are put on the shelf.

But, Mr Schiavon insists that it’s not just the good quality produce that makes shopping at All About Fruit a different experience - it’s the staff.

“Shopping at All About Fruit is a fun experience,” Mr Schiavon said.

“We’ve got friendly, fun staff and that’s what makes a big difference.

“That’s what makes us unique,” he said.

After 15 years (and one month, to be exact) Mr Schiavon is ever-grateful to the customers who keep his business thriving.

“I’d like to thank our customers very much for their support,” Mr Schiavon said. “Without them we wouldn’t be here,” he said.

All About Fruit is located at 85 Merthyr Road, New Farm, adjacent to Coles and is open 7am and 8pm Monday to Friday and between 7am and 6pm during weekends.

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City Plan provides direction for future BRISBANE residents will decide on the future direction of the city’s planning and developments when the City Council puts the draft new City Plan out for public consultation.

“The plan guides how land in Brisbane can be used and developed.

It also helps us plan for infrastructure to support growth and create a more diversified economy while continuing to protect our city’s enviable way of life,” a council spokesperson said.

Cr Vicki Howard (Central Ward) said:

with the State Government for approval.

“Council does not know how long it will take for the Queensland Government to review the draft new City Plan or what changes will be made to the plan,” a written statement said.

“When this check is complete, there will be a formal statutory period of time where people can have their say on the draft plan. Although the legal requirement is to allow 30 business days for submissions, Council has increased the submission period to 60

The plan guides how land in Brisbane can be used and developed. It also helps us plan for infrastructure to support growth and create a more diversified economy while continuing to protect our city’s enviable way of life.

“The draft new City Plan is an exercise in direct democracy, where people vote on the policy initiatives directly.

So this plan will be based on the views and opinions of the 60,000 people who contributed to CityShape, the thousands involved in neighbourhood planning since 2006, and of course the consultation taking place this year.”

Council has scheduled a series of events across Brisbane including ‘Talk to a Planner’ sessions where council planning experts will be available to answer questions. The draft plan has been approved by council and is now

business days,” a spokesperson said.

Newly installed chairman of the Teneriffe Progress Association, Ben Pritchard, (see related story, P4) is well placed to offer expert opinion on the plan and what it means for Teneriffe.

“I am aware that the new City Plan is in preparation. I was at a briefing from the Council’s planning team just last week, in fact,” he said.

“As with everything, the devil is in the detail, so we will have to wait a while longer before we know the final outcome. The Plan preparation process is long and frustrating, but I suppose a

document of well over 2000 pages that must stand for at least 10 years takes some time to prepare,” the former Brisbane City Council town planner said.

Mr Pritchard said he would advocate to the Teneriffe Progress Association membership that the TPA prepare a formal response to the draft plan.

“The City Plan includes the recently adopted Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront Plan, so I don’t anticipate BCC having any intention of making any major revisions to that plan. That ‘horse has bolted’ and we have a local plan that will be in place for years to come,” he explained.

“I note the new heritage precinct provisions which (this new draft City Plan) intends to introduce,” he said.

“This is not a new idea, more a new name for the perennial issue of how best to conserve the best aspects of the streetscape of areas such as Teneriffe Hill,” he said. “I don’t think there will be a huge change in areas like Teneriffe. The vast majority of residents and landowners in this area appreciate the quality of what we have and wouldn’t want to see it spoilt.”

For the complete list of council’s extensive question and answer sessions on the City Plan, including the availability of council planners and experts to answer your questions in all the major shopping precincts, visit http://goo.gl/Zzo0p.

Summer Ball evolves to help children at risk Don your best garb and get your tickets for the black tie Endless Summer Ball at Victoria Park Golf Club, Saturday, March 9.

Proceeds of this year’s ball will go to Evolve – Keeping Kids on track. Evolve is an Australian not-for-profit organisation.

Evolve uses narrative and bush adventure therapy to help disadvantaged and at-risk young people rewrite their story for a more positive future.

Last year’s ball raised $23,000 for Little Souls. Entertainment includes RUSH band and prizes will be raffled, including a pair of diamond earrings by Bruce Robinson Diamonds.

Endless Summer Ball committee member Hamish Webb said Evolve was chosen because of its commitment to Queensland children and said the organisation hoped to raise more than $30,000 this year.

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villagenews Snapshot of World Expo 88

Freshwater had flats in 1930s FLATS were the chic new housing solution in early-1930s Brisbane, and one of the city’s biggest proposed blocks was planned for the New Farm waterfront at Gray Street.

Street performers were among the entertainment that populated Expo 88 IT’S hard to believe that 25 years have flown by since Brisbane’s World Expo ‘88 — but it will seem like only yesterday when the March meeting of the New Farm and Districts Historical Society relives the Expo through the eyes of a photo lab technician who worked there.

Andrew Mason worked at the Expo’s Photographic Media Centre, frantically processing images for local and world press photographers and journalists.

“It was the busiest six months of work that I have ever experienced,” Mr Mason says, who still manages a photographic laboratory.

The Historical Society will meet on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Merthyr Road Uniting Church Centre, 2-4pm. All are welcome.

Admission: $5 including afternoon tea, ($4 members). For more information, please contact Ross Garnett on 0409 498 402.

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by Gerard Benjamin In 1933 when Linray Constructions offered a prize of 100 guineas for a modern flat development on the site of the late William Ruddle’s home overlooking the Hawthorne Ferry, the winning design, chosen from the 16 submitted, was that of Brisbane architect Charles W. Fulton (1906-88).

Reflecting a style described as ‘modern English and Continental’ the 40-flat, six-level development would feature imposing street and river frontages, separate resident and utility lifts, a croquet lawn and tennis court.

The laundries would be built on the flat roof with a very high parapet to ensure that the washing would not be visible.

“Practically every room will receive sunlight and a through-current of air is provided for all the flats, of which there will be 40 (in total): 22 two-bedroom, 12 single-bedroom, and six three-

bedroom,” explained the designer’s description.

Andrew Lind and William A. Gray (directors of Linray Constructions) had previously planned residential developments at Newmarket.

According to one newspaper report, “The designer states that very little excavation would be necessary to provide an excellent boat shed, should some tenants require storage space for boats and accessories.”

While it would have been a sensational innovation for New Farm, it was an idea whose time was not yet ripe. Perhaps the close proximity of the goods railway lessened its lustre.

It took until the year 2000 for the 1933 concept to be realized, when the 87-unit Freshwater complex, with its ‘modernist and curvilinear forms’, was completed.

In the meantime, the site was home to the Maloney Brothers’ wharf from which their boats conveyed goods to Caloundra and shell grit by return, before the location was requisitioned by the Navy and became home to HMAS Moreton.

Charles Fulton went on to make his name in Brisbane architectural history.

His partnership with J.P. Donoghue produced the award-winning ‘European modernism’ design for Nudgee Junior school at Indooroopilly in 1938.

To see how the New Farm flats may

Charles Fulton’s imposing six-level design was a 1930s prototype for the Freshwater Apartments at Gray Street, New Farm.

Picture: The Morning Bulletin, January 9, 1934.

The Gray Street frontage of William Ruddle’s home Harnham that overlooked the river. Linray Constructions planned 40 flats on the site in 1934.

Picture: Stuart Johnston. have appeared in reality, take a close look at the architectural partnership’s 1940s Townsville Hospital building, which is expected to become the centrepiece of a new residential development named Fulton Gardens.

Fulton was head of the School of Architecture at QUT for around 40 years, and the Brisbane firm of Fulton Trotter continues today. His former partner J.P. Donoghue (1895-1960) left his mark in New Farm, designing the Holy Spirit Church and Ravenswood Flats at 313 Bowen Terrace.

Governor to honour Heritage Walk THE Submariners Heritage Walk, recently installed on the New Farm riverwalk between Hastings and Beeston Streets, will be officially dedicated by the Governor of Queensland, Ms Penelope Wensley AC in a twilight ceremony on Saturday, March 23.

Submarines Association Australia Queensland branch has planned the 5pm ceremony, with the Queensland District Royal Australian Navy Reserve Band to perform, in memory of lost submariners who are on “eternal patrol”.

An invitation to the US Navy has been extended for the dedication.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

A dedication ceremony for the Submariners Heritage Walk will honour all submariners lost at sea.

For full coverage of this event see Village News April edition.

Gallery In.cub8r looks for talent support In.cube8r gallery in Fortitude Valley is looking to the community to support the craft endeavours of the artists on display at the store.

Owner Vicki Sinclair said the gallery did not make commission from any sales, so the artists, who have their own cube to display their works, benefit 100 per cent from sales. “in.cube8r is like a miniature market, where people can support local artists by purchasing their products. They can find a large range of items from jewellery to clothing, kids toys to soap, candles to gift cards, fine art framed to photography and many other gift ideas,” Ms Sinclair said. Additionally, proceeds from the store’s charity cubes will be going to the Tasmanian Bushfire appeal via the Australian Red Cross. Purchases of items and donations of other handmade items are gratefully accepted. In.cube8r gallery is located at 368 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Visit www.incube8r.com.au or contact Vicki on 0468 861 841 for more information.

Bring a sense of holiday adventure to your home WOULDN’T it be nice if life was one long holiday? Unfortunately, that may not be practical for the majority of us who have jobs to go to and bills to pay. But what we can do is give our homes an exotic, relaxed holiday feel.

One way to bring a sense of idyllic exoticness into our home is by decorating; adding small touches here and there that create a sense of peace, or a sense of fun and adventure.

Interior expert and owner of Samarang Lifestyle Furniture, Airlie MacLachlan, says decorating your home can personalise it and make it unique to you, revealing as much or as little of your personality as you like. She urges home owners to let their imaginations run wild.

“Decorative elements from other countries are a means of escape from our own background into another, more exotic world,” she explains. “The West wants to embrace the East to showcase that perfect accent piece or you can mix it up. And don’t be afraid of colours that clash, or mismatched items,” she advises.

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“We have searched far and wide to bring some of the most striking pieces of Indian furniture, primarily from Rajasthan, Cashmere and Gujarat, right here to inner city Brisbane. Most of the pieces are handmade and beautiful pieces of art,” Ms MacLachlan says.

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villagenews Do the time to prevent youth crime in PCYC fundraiser WANNA go to jail? For most, the answer is no, but for one week, April 5 – 14, community leaders and civicminded volunteers will give up their time to go to jail and raise funds for at-risk children as part of the PCYC Time 4 Kids fundraiser.

Fortitude Valley PCYC will host its Time 4 Kids fundraiser at Suncorp Stadium on April 11, with volunteers being locked up for half an hour in a special gaol. To be released, you will need to negotiate your bail, starting at $500.

A PCYC spokesperson said the idea was to get people to do the time to stop youth crime, with all proceeds being donated to youth programs and crime prevention.

“The event will be great fun and you will be provided with prisoner gear to wear, a tin to rattle and a commemorative item to thank you for your participation,” the spokesperson said.

To find out more visit www. time4kids.org.au/qld or contact Robert Duffner on 0414995557 or by email robert.duffner@pcyc.org.au.

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Swim club out of dark times thanks to squad

By Vanessa Fang ONE of Brisbane’s oldest swimming clubs, Commercial Swimming Club, is adding an Olympic and elite level squad to its ranks.

Established in 1903 and based at the Fortitude Valley Pool, the club has a rich history of Olympic success with many Olympic medallists, coaches and elite level swimmers pass through.

Commercial secretary John McGuiness said the club was thrilled that world championship medallist coach Simon Cusack was taking on the high-performance squad of six swimmers.

“Simon will be accompanied by his squad including Olympic silver and bronze medallists Christian Sprenger and Cate Campbell as well as Olympian Bronte Campbell,” he said.

“This new elite training group is excited by the new prospects at the club and will commence with us after the 2013 Energy Australia Swimming Championships in May,” Mr McGuiness said.

The gruelling training regime will include seven to eight two-hour sessions a week to build endurance and stamina as well as three gym workouts with warm-up and warm-down swims.

After what he referred to as a “dark period” for Commercial Swimming Club three years ago due to lack of members, Mr McGuiness said the

Olympic swimmers Christian Sprenger, Cate Campbell, Bronte Campbell and coach Simon Cusack herald the formation of the new Olympic and elite squad at Commercial Swim Club. high performance squad marked the turnaround and start of a bright future.

The club, now with 120 members, will expand its existing five squads to meet the vision and talent of the “gutsy and capable” junior swimmers through to the elite swimmers.

“The club’s strength lies with each and every swimmer, their commitment, their achievement, and the values and attitude they bring to the pool every day. We are keen to see many more swimmers step up to the blocks,” Mr McGuiness said.

He said club membership was

focused not only on creating an environment where swimmers of all levels could develop their full potential, but also on social interaction between members, with the club hosting many swim meets and club competitions throughout the season (August to March).

Commercial Swimming Club will farewell head coach Trent Patten in May, who has devoted seven years to the club.

Squad trials are currently running.

Visit www.commercial-swimming.org. au for registration information.

Lop your locks for a good cause IF you need a good excuse to shave your shaggy ‘do’ there’s none better than to help the Leukaemia Foundation during the World’s Greatest Shave fundraiser on March 14 – 17. It is estimated “tens of thousands of Queenslanders” with long locks, dreadlocks, afros or excess facial hair to summon up the courage to be brave and shave this year. “We are aiming to raise $4.5 million in Queensland for this year’s event towards research and patient care and support,” a spokesperson said. “Last year the Foundation provided more than 40,000 nights of accommodation near treatment centres in Brisbane and Townsville and spent $1.3 million on promising research into better treatments and cures for blood cancers.”

The World’s Greatest Shave raises around half of what the foundation needs each year. With around six Queenslanders being diagnosed every day with a Meeblood t the local cancer it seems that every community has been touched in some way. For ladies mak ing a differe more information, to make nce! a donation or to volunteer to shave your locks, visit www.worldsgreatestshave.com.

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Trash or treasure? Learning too late the value of the perfect comfy chair THE armchair had been a fixture in my living room for almost 20 years. Its once pretty linen covering now showing signs of considerable dilapidation.

Countless lounging bodies and the

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by Tony Jones determination of a small and oft-times grubby canine to claim it as his own had placed it beyond redemption. It was time for it to go.

Coinciding with my decision to part with the chair was the arrival in the mail of a flyer informing me of a City Council curbside collection. All bulky and unwanted household items were to be left on the footpath to await pickup. How fortuitous, I thought. The perfect opportunity to rid oneself of a tired and shabby armchair.

It was an enormous struggle to manoeuver the cumbersome old chair out of the sitting room into the courtyard and from there onto the footpath. It was almost as if the chair was resisting its removal from the house. But with determination, skinned knuckles and a truly inspired vocabulary of colourful expletives, its

expatriation was finally effected.

Instead of the satisfying feeling of a job well done normally associated with the successful execution of a difficult task, I was beset with sudden misgivings.

Ignoring my disquiet I walked determinedly back into the house eager to start with reorganizing the remaining furniture to fill the space left by the deposed armchair.

It’s strange how we invest inanimate objects with human feelings. No matter how I tried to reassure myself the room

deserted on the curbside and it was only at my vehement insistence did he return unwillingly to my side, his eyes large with reproach.

Enormous bruised clouds began to assemble ominously on the horizon. A breeze gathered momentum, carrying with it the smell of rain. Anxiously, I stepped into the courtyard to better view the sky. With rain threatening, I began to fret for my old armchair.

It was about to receive a thorough soaking.

Back in the sitting room, I once

It was an enormous struggle to manoeuver the cumbersome old chair out of the sitting room and to the footpath. It was almost as if the chair was resisting its removal from the house. looked much improved without the old armchair, I couldn’t dispel the awful vision of it abandoned on the footpath; forlorn, lonely and sad.

Exacerbating my feelings of guilt was Beau’s reaction to the chair’s eviction.

He was obviously concerned, for the chair had been a constant all his life.

An old servant that had served him well, offering succour on cold winter nights, a place to take an afternoon kip and a wonderful hide for his bone to be secured in.

He was most reluctant to leave it

again rearrange the furniture in a determined effort to distract myself from caliginous thoughts. But no matter how hard I try, the room somehow seems diminished, almost lacking character, without the old armchair nestled cozily in it’s corner.

Not able to withstand the guilt any longer, I finally succumb to the desire to reinstate the chair to its former position; to bring it safely inside out of the inclement weather and restore to it the dignity it so rightly deserves.

With Beau at my side, we hurriedly

make our way back to the footpath.

There is no time to lose, for the clouds, heavy with moisture, are about to release their load. A deluge is moments away. Breathless, I arrive at the curbside just as the heavens open.

Fat raindrops begin to explode around me making a great thwacking noise as they slam against my forehead and the unyielding surface of the footpath.

Wiping the rain from stinging eyes, I search frantically for the chair.

Where is it? I’m sure I left it beside the Jacaranda tree. My eyes rake desperately up and down the street. I can’t believe it. The chair has gone!

Beau sniffs the ground where it last stood, confirming the awful truth: someone recognising the chair’s potential has carried it away. In a moment of complete irrationality, I want to cry “thief!” and seek the assistance of the local constabulary.

Disconsolate - and oblivious to the drenching rain - I return reluctantly to the house. Turning on lamps in an attempt to dispel the pervading gloom is a futile exercise for all I manage to do is illuminate the space where my old armchair once stood.

I most dreadfully miss that faithful servant, that old armchair. Obviously, I wasn’t the only person in the Farm to appreciate its value. Unfortunately I came to the realisation far too late.

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Fletcher wins by knock-out BOXER Jarrod Fletcher, who trains “Winning my first fight of 2013 at the Fortitude Boxing Gym in with a KO win is definitely a great Newstead, claimed his 14th victory way to start the year.” at the Brisbane Entertainment Jarrod’s trainer, Steve Deller, was Centre with an impressive happy with the outcome of the bout performance against former PABA and is excited about the possibility and WBF world champion, Kiatchai of a world class Southpaw fight at Singwancha. the end of the year.

Currently ranked seventh in the The fight was part of the WBA World undercard to Rankings, the Sonny Bill Fletcher won Williams vs the first six Francois Botha rounds before battle for the delivering a vacant WBA barrage of International unanswered Heavyweight punches title. and trapping Fletcher will his highly step back into experienced the boxing opponent on ring on April 5, the ropes with 2013, where 46 seconds he will defend left in the his PABA seventh Middleweight Newstead trained Jarrod Fletcher defeated his round. This Title in opponent Kitatchai Singwancha by a knock-out. saw the Melbourne. referee step in to award “Left Jab” This victory takes Fletcher’s Fletcher with a KO win. total wins to 14, of 15 bouts, since “Singwancha is a tough opponent turning professional after the Beijing who has a world of experience so I Olympics, including eight by KO. knew I’d have to showcase my best Rising amateur stars Braden boxing skills in the early rounds to Mitchel, Josh Allen, Luke Allen and take him into deep water and win the Griffin Geary also train at Fortitude fight,” said Fletcher.

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- Voice of the people

Words by Maddie Bates-Willis. Photos by Vanessa Fang.

What are your thoughts on Brunswick St Mall opening to traffic?

Aruna Deo, owner of 7/11

“We don’t want the road in here… They should leave it as it is. Once we have a road, there’ll be no more attention from anybody. There’ll be more accidents every minute.

I’ll be selling.”

Shantesh Mani, owner of Subway

“I think it’s a great idea. It’s actually far less dangerous at 4am than it is during the day because during the day you have people being arrested, shooting up in the toilets, sleeping around. That’s the problem and it’s created a really bad stigma for the Valley in the daytime.”

Parvez Khan, owner of Nandos

“Most of them say no and it’s also a no from me. The food safety will be cut back by the smoke. We’re already struggling, we won’t be able to survive. They should redevelop, improve it like they did in Chinatown. All the money they spent on that, why can’t they spend some money on this side?”

Tony Tran, owner of Green Tea

“For me, Chinatown won’t be affected. Maybe if there is parking there, that could increase trading. If there’s facilities for short-term car parking that would be great for business, for us, for people getting take-away. But I’d be against just a one way or a slow way.”

Neighbourhood Centre welcomes new chair

By Vanessa Fang The New Farm Neighbourhood Centre has also welcomed new chairperson Kent Maddock to lead the organisation this year, marking a year of growth for the organisation.

Centre manager Fiona Hunt said the centre’s key priority was sustaining its longstanding history of delivering services to the marginalised and disadvantaged residents in the Brisbane community.

“We’ve got everything in New Farm that we need to solve any problem in New Farm,” Ms Hunt said. “We’re thrilled to have Kent as our new chair to provide expert leadership skills and it’s inspiring to see that the members of the management committee combined have almost 30 years’ involvement with the centre.”

Ms Hunt said it was overwhelming to see how generous the Centre’s supporters were and was excited about resuming many ongoing projects for the year.

“Our very popular Politics in the Pub will return in April with the sponsorship of the Brisbane Powerhouse. Another handball tournament is in the works, as well as Ivo’s ride in April (see related

New chairperson Kent Maddock. story, this page). All our yoga, computer and cooking classes have resumed and we’re hoping to hold the 14th CAN awards this year to celebrate our hardworking community members,” she said.

Visit newfarmneighbourhood.org for more information.

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The New Farm rotary club has been chartered

NEW Farm Rotary Club has grown to 20 members and is set to charter this month, gaining recognition as a fully fledged organisation.

The club has several projects in the pipeline, including the launch of its Pride of Workmanship Awards, to help employers recognise exceptional work done by employees. “(We) believe in pride of workmanship - the sense of responsibility to do a job well. Do it once and do it well. This is one of the greatest intangible assets in our Levelsaid.

1 200hr Teacher Training community,” committee chairman John O’Byrne Course starting April 2013 Successful nominees will be awarded at a presentation dinner at the Watt Restaurant + Bar, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm on Wednesday, April 17 from 6pm. Nominations close March 6. This year, the club is also supporting the Youngcare Budgie Bolt 5km fun run rundraiser on Friday, March 22. The New Farm Rotary Club will organise the sausage sizzle for the 400 participants who are raising funds and awareness of Youngcare, an organisation that helps young people with high needs so they don’t have to be put into aged care facilities.

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Ivo rides and rides... and rides for 24 hour fundraiser

By Vanessa Fang NEW Farm real estate agent Ivo Kornel will ride a bike for 24 hours, non-stop, on April 7 to raise funds for the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre.

The Ray White agent believes the centre plays a vital role in the community and wants to raise funds for the centre, as well as awareness of its work with disadvantaged and marginalised people affected by homelessness and mental health issues.

“I wanted to link myself with a charity in the area that’s working for the locals. It’s all about having a lot of fun while raising awareness of the centre’s work,” Mr Kornel said.

“The slogan has been to support the centre that’s supported New Farm for the past 25 years.”

While Mr Kornel will be riding on a stationary wing trainer outside the centre, he encouraged other participants to “boost his motivation” on the second stationary bicycle provided.

“It will be easy! You just have to sit there pedalling nice and slowly and take it one minute at a time. I thought it’d be a fun idea,” he laughed, citing that no extra training would be necessary.

Mr Kornel famously rode more than 15,000kms around Australia in 2010,

speaking to thousands of high school students about depression, and raising more than $100,000.

“I want people to be aware of the Patrons of New Farm program. Our goal is to raise $10,000 and find 10 more patrons. I have committed myself to being a patron and any money raised on the day will go straight to helping the centre,” he said. “The Rotary Club of New Farm

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has recently joined as patrons and they will support us by hosting an open day and barbeque in the afternoon.”

The Patrons of New Farm program strengthens the support network of New Farm Neighbourhood Centre by providing funding, creating social equity and connecting directly with the work of the neighbourhood centre.

Numerous centre projects, such as the free bi-weekly community yoga classes and homelessness bed nights have come to fruition because of the

Photo by Vanessa Fang John O’Byrne of Rotary New Farm, Ivo, Fiona and new chairperson Kent Maddock highly successful program.

Centre manager Fiona Hunt said Mr Kornel had been actively involved with the centre for many years and was inspired by his generosity and constant support.

The event will also be a celebration of International Neighbour Day, which will fall on March 31.

“We wanted to do something with International Neighbour Day, which is all about supporting the community

and bringing everyone together, which is what we’re all about,” she said.

The 24-hour ride begins 6am, on April 7, finishing 6am on April 8. Sponsor Ivo’s ride per hour by contacting him on 0412 301 439 or Fiona Hunt on 3358 5600.

New Farm Neighbourhood Centre is located at 967 Brunswick Street, New Farm. Visit www.newfarmneighbour. org.au for more information on the Patrons of New Farm program.

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Well-travelled adventurer sails home to New Farm

By Chris Derrick IF you’re a regular walker in New Farm Park, you’ve probably noticed a slightly sea-weary, but striking catamaran anchored nearby. Few would guess that it recently completed the final leg of a voyage across the Caribbean and the Pacific, spanning more than two years and nearly 22,000 kilometres.

Owner and skipper, Jim Phillips told us of the thrills, dangers and lifestyle options that such a trip has presented.

It’s nothing new of course, for this family of three, including Jim’s wife Lily and their 11-year-old son, Carib. This final leg has only been one episode of a lifestyle voyage that has lasted decades.

New Farm Park was where this adventure began many years ago. In September 1980, Jim — then a child — was farewelled at a gathering by an extended land-loving family and commenced a circumnavigation of the world with his parents and two siblings on a yacht built in Brisbane by his father. It was the start of an adventurous life impelled by two venturesome parents.

One of Jim’s later ports of call was South America, in particular Chile, where he met his equally adventurous wife, Lily. On her occasional visits to Brisbane, Lily had been well acquainted

with the delights of New Farm. “It’s my favourite suburb in Australia,” she says.

“We have family spread along the coast from Darwin to Melbourne,” notes Jim, “and it would have been nice to return to a north Queensland town near the reef – but we chose New Farm!”

One reason for returning to Australia has been Carib’s upbringing. Until now, he has lived mainly in South America, the Caribbean and the Pacific, and Jim and Lily feel that it is necessary to balance this out with some formative years in Australia. Later, when Carib is a teenager, they plan time for him in Asia to learn a third language. In January, he was enrolled at New Farm

Above: Mining engineer Jim Phillips with his Chilean wife Lily whom he met in South America, with their son Carib. Right: “Pincoya,” currently anchored off New Farm Park, is their home no matter where she is located in the world. great personal development and responsibility at a young age, just like most kids who grow up sailing across

sustainable energy equipment.

“There is no generator on board, because all power comes from solar-

(My son) might not have the latest video game but he can free-dive down to nine metres, use a sextant or a GPS, and plot a course. I feel totally comfortable leaving him in charge while sailing at night when Lily and I are asleep.

State School. After an early childhood of adventure and responsibility, this 11-year-old will have many stories to tell in the playground, including his underwater exploits in the company of sharks, rays and seals.

“Carib’s had the opportunity of

oceans,” says Jim. “He might not have the latest video game but he can free dive down to nine metres, use a sextant or a GPS, and plot a course. I feel totally comfortable leaving him in charge while sailing at night when Lily and I are asleep.”

Jim has captured memorable moments of his voyaging on video, one favourite being of the sleek multi-hull running with the wind at speeds of nearly 20 knots.

“It was pretty exhilarating stuff,“ says Jim, recalling the experience, “and sometimes it’s difficult to lower the adrenalin levels and try to sleep when we are hooting along downwind with the spinnaker up.”

Boating enthusiasts will be interested to know that Jim bought the boat (a Kelsall Suncat 40) in Florida, after a global search for a suitable craft that would also serve as a travelling home.

A mining engineer by profession, Jim outlined some of the catamaran’s

fuelled batteries. Solar power converts sea water to fresh water, via a minidesalination plant. 400 litres per hour of sea water converts to about 40 litres of fresh, topping up the 320-litre water tank about twice a week,” he said.

The family’s latest voyage started in Florida in October 2010.

“I could tell you many stories about this voyage alone,” said Jim, “including anxious moments in the Panama Canal when we were spinning out of control from the wash of large tugs and container ships.”

Stops along the way included various Caribbean islands, the Galapagos, French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Tonga and Fiji. The longest stretch at sea was 17 days.

“Despite all the exotic places we’ve visited,” said Jim, “there’s nothing quite like coming home to anchor off New Farm Park, where my maritime adventuring began all those years ago.”

Chris Derrick also writes for www. newfarmpark.com.au.

Romance in the air in Newstead

WHETHER it was a Valentine’s Day whim or a romantic gesture at one of the weddings that occur weekly in Newstead Park, a pair of ‘Love Locks’ made its first appearance on the Newstead Riverwalk in mid-February.

Good luck to GC and RG, whoever they may be, since they clearly want the world to know about their newly entwined destinies.

Maybe Newstead Park is fated to take its place in Love Locks lore alongside such famous spots as the Pont des Arts in Paris?

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Brisbane’s first love lock?

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To get ahead, get started I REGULARLY talk to owners about their plans to grow and improve their businesses. The majority are actively seeking ways to make things better.

No one I’ve met honestly believes

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by Alan Blair Photo by Vanessa Fang Jim with his baby

Early adopters can now enjoy infinite car luxury

By Vanessa Fang LITTLE satisfies Teneriffe car fanatic Jim Gurpinar more than hearing the purr of his Infiniti V8 FX50 when he accelerates to 100kms in 5.8 seconds.

The residential manager of Como units, in Wyandra Street, was the first person in Queensland to purchase an FX50 after the brand came to Australia last August.

“We were overseas for eight months in Beirut and Turkey and had hired an Infiniti car out for a few months and loved it. I was going to buy another brand but when I was told Infiniti had arrived in Brisbane, I didn’t think twice about buying one,” Mr Gurpinar said.

Affectionately referred to as his “baby”, he said the FX50 was “fast, secure, superior, luxurious and family oriented” - everything he was looking for to replace his Nissan 370Z, which he had owned for three years.

Mr Gurpinar was impressed with all the features his SUV came with, especially the swift acceleration, sports suspension, Bose sound system, allwheel drive and steering.

“It still looks brand new so when I drive it around, even just to Merthyr Village shops or something I always get looks and people asking questions about it. It’s just a monster, I have someone who comes and washes it weekly,” he smiled. “I’ve gone to Sydney

and back with and it was a really beautiful, easy drive. We go to the Gold Coast nearly every second weekend and our two young kids just love it, and that was also really important,” he said.

Infiniti Brisbane Centre dealer principal Marco Kim said Mr Gurpinar represented the ideal “early adopter” customer.

“Having already known about Infiniti, which is a popular brand overseas, Jim knew exactly what he wanted straight away and purchased it straight after test driving it. He understands the Nissan heritage behind our products,” Mr Kim said. “The colour itself is very distinct look. The exterior is midnight mocha with a java (deep brown) interior to match. The wheels have been powder coated to a darker shade to complement the colour choice and a V8 exhaust makes the engine sound louder.”

Mr Kim said the FX50 suited owners with active lifestyles as it had the functionality of an SUV but did not compromise on performance.

“This model is great for families who don’t need a large people-mover. It’s comfortable and has enough space to fit everything you need but it is still a performance vehicle,” he said.

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that sitting around hoping for the best is the secret to achieving better results. But faced with these facts, I’m surprised to observe how little actually gets done; how rare it is to see definitive action in pursuit of specific goals. What is it that holds us back from the doing?

I’ve discovered a few common answers to this question: “I don’t know what to do/how to get started.” If this is the case (and no one likes to admit it), start by asking yourself where to find the information you need. Who can you ask? Then get started on finding a solution. Stop sitting there waiting for answers to fall on your head like Newton’s apple.

Everything but doing. Talking isn’t action. Planning isn’t doing. Knowing what to do is only useful if you apply that knowledge. Making decisions isn’t the same as getting something

done. Ideas are great, but it’s only when ideas get implemented that anything really changes.

Lack of focus. You’ve got 1000 answers. One has got to be right. Now you just need to try each one—just not all at once. Trying to do 1000 things at the same time means none of them will get done well. In fact, evidence proves that attempting to focus on any more than two or three important goals at once actually decreases your chances of executing any of them.

So what’s the answer to effectively taking action that leads to the results you’re after? If you want the future to be better than the present, you have to start working on it immediately.

Remember, what you’re chasing is better than, not optimal. Your mission is to do something today that’s better than what you did yesterday.

Then do something tomorrow that’s better than what you did today. The real secret is that doing something requires … doing something!

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Evening of artistry for Variety charity YOUNG Variety, a subsidiary of Variety charity, with the Jugglers Art Space, Fortitude Valley, will be presenting the Young Variety Heart Art Show – an evening of music, food and art – on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 6.30pm.

The Heart Art Show will feature four guest artists from a range of genres – from Australian born painter and installation artist, Anthony Lister, to Dutch photographer Henri Van Noordenburg. Curator Brydie Gordon was very pleased with the progress and response to the show, with many established artists donating their works for guests to bid on. “We’ve got a total now of 35 artists donating 50 amazing pieces – it is very exciting and heartening to see so many artist, both well-known and emerging, getting behind the cause and taking part.

“The quality of work we’re seeing will mean that there’ll be a range of bids on the night and all-in-all will be a great fundraiser for Variety – the Children’s Charity of Queensland,” Ms Gordon said.

Tickets are $30. Proceeds go to Variety to help Queensland children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs, to live, laugh and learn.

For more information please contact Penny Cameron penny@varietyqld.org.au.

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Catch up with old friends, where are they now?

OVER the past three years, I have written 35 profiles of Brisbane people who have links to our area, from New Farm to Newstead, from Kangaroo Point to Spring Hill and from the Valley to Teneriffe and over to Petrie Bight. I get asked from time to time for an update on the interesting people I’ve written about.

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by Gary Balkin

Those I am often asked about are Tom and Jan Dooley and their family; Nev Morgan, who sold his public IT company QM Technologies; and building developer David Devine, who is still building Brisbane home unit edifices, among others.

Nev and Jenny Morgan Nev and Jenny Morgan have returned their family from the Oxlade Dr apartment in the Raptis Platinum building on the river to their former hilltop home at Hamilton, which was being renovated. They have celebrated the 28th birthday of their elder daughter Suzy and younger daughter Jenna is turning 27 this year.

Nev plays golf regularly from his “blown-out” mark of 14, enjoys his 50-footer Riviera, has continued success with his stable of horses, and has several property investments.

The “boy from Toowoomba” who battled his way to the top is enjoying retirement.

Nev’s horses have chalked up some close seconds in big races since we last wrote, just off the big prize on several occasions.

Rangirangdoo, the Doncaster winner of two years ago, has endured some mixed luck.

Sandwiched between two 12-month spells of injury recovery has been a win in the George Ryder Stakes and

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a second in the George Main Stakes, both in Sydney, under top trainer Chris Waller.

However his Waller-trained galloper Said Com also won the Randwick Guineas. He has rid himself of “several slow horses” in his stable and has 12 un-raced horses to be tested over the next 12 months. Nev rates them as a “very promising” lot.

In 2013 he would like to join his mates, Brisbane personalities David Devine and Mick Power (the three of them with Leigh Matthews own the crack three-year-old Sizzling) in a golfing tour overseas – visions of high seashore cliffs as the backdrop for a birdie on a par-three golf green?

There are several such backdrops around the world.

Tom and Jan Dooley The Dooleys of New Farm - Jan and Tom Sr - are living quietly, enjoying their nine grandchildren, occasionally boarding their boat at the Broadwater or up at Hamilton Island. They often visit their farm, a grazing property outside Beaudesert. In the town

Pietra is a classic, a series of opulent one-to-a-floor apartments.

Tom’s developments have been a boon for this New Farm precinct, and he has carved a niche in the market here.

Tom Sr and Patrick are continuing their construction of investment properties in the Central Highlands, west of Rockhampton. Siobhan Dooley builds on her success in the public relations and marketing industry, and continues her personal training schedule. I saw her at Jamies’ espresso bar recently.

In my 2011 story of Jan Dooley I wrote, “Isn’t it beautiful for those who are surrounded by love of family?”.

Well, love is abundant in the Dooley clan.

David Devine Down the road a way and David Devine’s construction company continues to lead the residential building industry in his inimitable manner, along with partners marketing director Ken Woodley and the Melbourne-based Luke Hartman.

Nev Morgan would like to join his mates, Brisbane personalities David Devine and Mick Power (the three of them with Leigh Matthews own the crack three-year-old Sizzling) in a golfing tour overseas – visions of high seashore cliffs as the backdrop for a birdie on a par-three golf green? itself, their daughter Kathleen and son-in-law Phil Cummins own and operate the Beaudesert Hotel which has a pleasant dining venue.

Tom Dooley Jr, the principal of Tom Dooley Developments, has continued his fabulous Moray St precinct apartment building constructions. He completed Pietra in 2011 following openings of other residential buildings Altura, Ciel and Aquila during recent years.

Their company Metro appears to be dominating the Brisbane residential market, on target with their forecast from 2011. According to the Midwood Report of the recent November quarter, Metro achieved 108 sales of the total 164 registered in Brisbane, equating to 66% of the total high rise unit sales.

That report showed Metro was first, third and fifth in Brisbane sales, with Central Village, The Plazas and Brooklyn respectively. Metro has more than 4000 people who work directly and indirectly with the company. By the time all Central Village stages are complete, a thousand units will be sold.

David Devine, the Brisbane Lions Number One ticket holder, has five horses in training with Kelso Wood, and Sizzling, which unfortunately hit the heels of the horse in front in the recent Magic Millions and went under by a half-head. I see it’s set for the 2013 Stradbroke Handicap and must be rated a great chance to win. Devine’s partner Ken Woodley is hoping for a Queensland Origin and Broncos premiership double.

In 2011, I wrote: “The future and

Jan Dooley

David Devine

Nev Morgan horizon are both looking good for ‘the brand’ (David Devine) and its people”.

The year 2013 looks well on course.

Golfing safari On course? If David Devine and his golfing mate Nev Morgan go on that golf course safari overseas, may I suggest they play these ocean-side “links”, reportedly in the Top 100 courses in the world, such as Royal Portrush, County Antrim (Ireland), Pebble Beach (California, US), Kauri Cliffs (NZ), Aphrodite Hills (Cyprus) and Cinnamon Hills (Jamaica) – or perhaps just stay in Australia which has six of the Top 100, and play on the sometimes-windy ocean links like La Perouse (NSW GC) and Barnbougle Lost Farm (Tasmania)?

OK, tell me I’m dreamin’. Now, back to work on my next story.

Which other previous Village People would you like to hear about again?

Send suggestions to editor@newfarmvillagenews.com.au

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Magnifying the small print about our age

YOU can become a member of National Seniors when you turn 50 while in some workplaces those who have passed their 45th birthday

illustrated in ABS statistics defining life expectancy for different ethnic groups, while we males are unlikely to outlive our lady friends. Those who view the television program shown on the ABC, QI, will be aware that the body regenerates itself in cycles averaging fewer than 10 years. All of which goes to prove that we are as old as our tongues and a little bit older than our teeth. We are happy to accept the discounts that increasing birthdays bring, or the wrinkles and grey hair that score us a seat on a crowded bus, and are grateful for the help from strangers, but by no means are we OLD. Despite the wet weather, members enjoyed dinner at Merthyr Bowls Club in Oxlade Drive on February 15. We plan to repeat the process on Friday, March 15 from 6pm so that we can relax by the river and again welcome guests interested in National Seniors unable to attend daytime meetings.

At our next monthly General Meeting we welcome the staff of the PA Hospital addressing ‘Donate Life’.

The New Farm branch of the National Seniors will next meet at the Merthyr Uniting Church at 09.30am for 10am start on Wednesday, March 6. You can find out more about the New Farm branch through the website www.nsanewfarmbranch.com or by contacting Tony Townsend on 33152523.

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by Tony Townsend

Newly installed Brisbane sub section president Ric Mingramm, left, is congratulated at the handover by outgoing president Steven Gooch.

No man left behind as naval club saved from extinction KEEPING the spirit of comradeship alive, a group of ex-Navy personnel has stepped forward to save the Brisbane sub section from shutting its doors for good.

In November last year, members of the Brisbane sub section – Queensland’s oldest Naval Association sub section – voted to wind up the group due to an ageing membership

alive. It was lovely.”

Among the first orders of business is a membership drive and Mr Mingramm is hoping to draw new members with an extended calendar of events that will appeal to both old and young.

“For ex-Navy people it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with other exNavy people; share some experiences,

The biggest thing people miss when they leave the military is the camaraderie, this is a way to find that again. and dwindling numbers. Upon hearing of the plight, members from the Pine Rivers sub section along with those from the Patriots Australia military motorcycle social club moved their membership across, bringing a lifesaving boost to the Brisbane sub section.

So far, 14 new members have joined the Brisbane sub branch, and with an average age of 46 years, they will help lower the Brisbane sub section’s average age of 82 years.

“It’s no wonder they were running out of steam,” newly installed president Ric Mingramm said.

“As we said, at our meeting when we took over, one day we’re going to be sitting on the other side of the table and we want some young fellas looking after us when we’re in our 80s,” he said.

“When we actually had the AGM, I reckon it’s the closest anyone can feel to being a liberating soldier going into Europe because we had all these old guys coming up and shaking our hands and thanking us for keeping it

reminisce,” he said.

“The biggest thing people miss when they leave the military is the camaraderie,” he said. “This is a way to find that again.”

The revitalised club is now looking to spruce up the clubhouse at Newstead and is appealing to tradies and suppliers who may want to help the club renovate windows, security screens, blinds, paint and refurbish the floors.

“We have a long list of things to be done which will ensure that those who have served this nation have a meeting place and resources befitting of their commitments to us,” Mr Mingramm said.

“The memorabilia that’s in the hall is unbelievable; letters back to the 1920s giving them authority to use the term Royal and all this sort of stuff.”

For more information visit the Brisbane sub section website www. naa-brisbane.org.au. Anyone wishing to help with the refurbishment can contact Ric Mingramm on 0430 940 189.

are considered mature age. You are officially a Senior when you become eligible for the full Queensland Seniors Card at 65. Other States and Territories issue a full Seniors Card at 60 – the age you are eligible for a Seniors Business Card in Queensland. While they mark certain stages in your life, what none of these anniversaries actually indicate is how old you are.

Age is not just a function of how many years since you were born, it is also a measure of how you feel.

Many of us at 50, or 60, or 65 and more, do not feel old; we would rather die than admit that we were old, and it is not possible to define an age when we are ‘old’. Many of us lead an active life physically and mentally, leading to a better quality of life for longer.

The difficulty of setting an arbitrary age to define ‘older’ is

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Beauties celebrate brand that started in New Farm

By Felicity Moore THE waxed and wonderful world of cosmetic beauty gathered at Cloudland last month, February 9, to honour the best and brightest within the Brazilian Beauty business at its annual Enchanted Beauty Ball.

More than 150 attended the black tie event with the guest of honour, founder and CEO Francesca Webster who started her empire that now includes 14 outlets, in New Farm in 2004. The event was designed to recognise excellence in the ranks of the franchisee owners, team

the People’s Choice Award and Client Retention Award. She also received runner-up for Retailer of the Year and was named finalist for the Therapist of the Year.

Ms Webster also addressed the League of Extraordinary Women at the Marriott Hotel on February 21, outlining the beginnings of her success and some key factors behind her growing empire.

The Brazilian Beauty story doesn’t start out the way you would expect: a beauty therapist with a head for business who starts out with one small

We picked Brisbane because we thought it had sunshine, a beach culture where Brazilian waxing and spray tans would be in demand. shop and builds an empire on that. coordinators, beauty therapists and Rather, this started out as a plan to the head office staff. franchise from the start.

Ms Webster said it was an important Ms Webster began her working life part of her business model to celebrate in a call centre employee at petrochemical achievements giant Shell, in the because it UK. She moved to reinforced a sense Morgan Stanley of worth and an and became a immense feeling PA, quickly rising of satisfaction. through the In a prepared ranks to become speech, Ms an IT specialist.

Webster She spent a few congratulated years shuttling award winners between Shell, and thanked Morgan Stanley everyone for their and the BBC hard work. gaining valuable “This is corporate everything I have experience. worked for. This From there, a night, spent with a trip to Australia group of amazing and a chance women and their meeting and partners. This is romance with Brazilian Beauty. the man who Our commitment would become to client care and Lynsey Paul from Teneriffe Brazilian her partner led customer service Beauty, winner of the People’s to the creation has made us the Choice award. of a beauty shop success that you franchise. see here today.

“My intention wasn’t to open one “Without you, there would be business, it was to create a business no Brazilian Beauty. You are the model that didn’t rely on my being backbone and all the vital organs of there 24/7. I wanted to set up a this company. Congratulations on your structure. Not that I wanted a business achievements.” like an investment property that I had Award categories included Retailer of nothing to do with. I wanted a business the Year, Salon of the Year, Therapist of that I didn’t have to be there 24/7 that the Year, Customer Service Excellence I could manage remotely through the and Coordinator of the Year with 14 systems processes and procedures,” awards announced on the night. she told Village News.

Brazilian Beauty Teneriffe therapist “We picked Brisbane because we Lynsey Paul was announced winner of

Brazilian Beauty founder and CEO Francesca Webster with her partner Andrew Bryant thought it had sunshine, a beach culture where Brazilian waxing and spray tans would be in demand,” she said. “It was also a reasonably small market (in 2004) and we thought we could own it quickly,” she explained.

“There’s no point starting up right

next door to someone who’s really well established and strong,” she said.

Ms Webster said the plan now was to have 50 outlets open in five years, continuing to build on the success of the first 14.

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Vintage: 2004 Winery: Domaine A Grape: 100% merlot Region: Campania, Tasmania RRP: $85

worth the labour, producing some of the world’s most interesting and expensive wines (a la Chateau Petrus). However, there are few new world merlots worth drinking.

Indeed, it would seem that the grape is often used to mass produce cheap generic wines that offer very little.

Domaine A’s merlot is unequivocally an exception to this rule.

This is a very developed wine which is a solid red garnet colour, a touch of green mossy-ness remains to the dense blackberry fruits that are intertwined by a touch of austerity and a powdery tannic structure. There is a masculine tone to this wine and I have no doubt that it will develop for many years to come. This is a serious wine that should be appreciated as one of Australia’s greatest merlots.

try to deny the influence of popular drinking trends and remain true to ourselves, most of us (to a greater or lesser extent) end up succumbing to them. To try to ignore these trends, and examine wine for what it is rather than what it is thought to be, is one of the greatest challenges in life.

For me, the quest of life is to achieve balance and in many ways that is also how I believe good wine should be made. In that light, I have decided to examine a grape that many would overlook – the merlot.

In particular, I want to review Domaine A’s 2004 expression of this historic grape varietal.

Generally speaking, merlot is one of the more difficult Bordeaux varietals to cultivate but it is well

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LONDON pop singing sensation Rita Ora will play the Tivoli Theatre over two nights, beginning March 6. She will be supported by DJ Fresh, with whom she has had a UK and Australian hit, Hot Right Now. Ora was signed to Jay Z’s music label Roc Nation when she was just 17 years old and has produced hit songs ever since. Live, Ora has supported Drake and rock giants Coldplay. She has a string of collaborations under her belt including Will.i.am, Chase & Status and Tinie Tempah.

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Danny Bhoy and Stephen K Amos will return for the 2013 festival and audiences will be able to see Britain’s Paul Foot and Sarah Millican in their Brisbane premieres. Australians Wil Anderson, Hannah Gadsby, Tom Gleeson, Tom Ballard, Dave O’Neil, Josh Earl, Heath Franklin, Dave Thornton, Jenny Wynter, Jon Bennet, Josh Thomas and Sammy J and Randy will bring to the stage witticisms, quirky observations and hilarious tales of their personal triumphs and challenges. Another addition to the festival is the familyfriendly Adam by Belgian comedian/ puppeteer Stephane Gerois who will bring more than 40 household objects to life and explore love, the universe and Newton’s theory of gravity.

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Now in its 24th year the Alliance Française French Film Festival is set to rekindle its love affair with audiences when it returns in 2013 with more than 40 spectacular films. The Festival, which is the biggest foreign film event in Australia, will enchant the most discerning cinephile with an eclectic selection of the finest movies to emerge from France over the past 12 months. Join Brisbane’s Francophiles for a celebration of French cinema beginning with the opening night premiere of Haute Cuisine at the Palace Centro cinema, followed by a gala party.

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By Felicity Moore WOOLSTORE apartment residents in Macquarie Street are about to get new neighbours – on top of them - when an ambitious $26 million construction project begins, featuring a very unusual, highly original design.

“It’s built into Teneriffe Hill, so it’s level with the hill at the back.

We’re building a road up the middle of the building and we’re putting nine houses inside the building,” described the brains trust behind the new project, Dan Williams, MD of Ecco Developments.

“It’s very hard to explain to people because they get confused. They think I’m on drugs!” he said. “It is the first time in Australia that this unusual design has been done.

We’ve had our architects search Architecture Australia and nobody’s ever done something like this before.

Yes, it’s the first time I’ve done it but it’s also the first time it’s been done.”

The roof will be lifted off the Woolstore where 42 occupied apartments are, in order for construction to begin. The base will then be reinforced and waterproofed before the construction can commence. The unique design will allow each home owner to park their vehicle, essentially, on the roof of the Woolstore and residents will

have access to their home via a central lane. The interiors feature 6m ceilings in the lounge and dining and plenty of natural lighting with thermal rated glass throughout. It utilises the north-eastern aspect and is fully

night, but when his architect gave him the thumbs up, he was thrilled.

“My wife and I are empty nesters.

We were looking for somewhere to live for ourselves and we looked at all of the Mirvac stock which is all

Macquarie Residence is an unusual design from Ecco Developments’ Dan Williams and Arqus’ Scott Peabody. green credentialed with water saving measures and solar energy installed.

There are both river and city views available.

Mr Williams said the project was dreamt up after a few red wines one

very vanilla. And we looked at the Tom Dooley stuff which is very, very nice but I couldn’t see myself living there,” Mr Williams said.

So he worked closely with architect Scott Peabody of Arqus Design to

create Macquarie Residences. He said he gives a lot of “crazy ideas” to his architect who then researches them and usually gives them the thumbs down. But this time he came back smiling.

“You couldn’t have beaten the smile off his face with a stick. He was so happy and so excited about the awards and the prizes he’s going to win for building this remarkable premises,” Mr Williams said.

Mr Williams said it had been difficult to find available land in the area where he and his wife wanted to live, until they came upon this solution of building on top of the Woolstores and into Teneriffe Hill.

But the problems didn’t stop there.

“We then went through the process of heritage departments which were extremely difficult and we went through council which were less difficult than heritage, but still nonetheless still quite hard to get along with,” he said. Eventually, however, the designs got through and construction is expected to begin in April.

Three homes have been sold, of the nine. Prices start from $1.9 million, up to $3 million.

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Property expo to educate locals

CURIOUS property investors can now be properly educated on buying into developments when they visit Ray White New Farm’s inaugural Property Investors Expo on March 25.

New projects expert Ryan Leddicoat said the local expertise of Ray White coupled with the two developments featured at this month’s event will help investors make informed decisions about the local property market.

“Visitors can come and learn about local properties in the area before it’s even public knowledge.

An independent financial advisor, March Welch, will also be there to talk about the local property developments and why investing in them actually isn’t a bad idea,” Mr Leddicoat said. “There are a lot of myths out there about buying into developments and the advisor and myself will debunk those misconceptions, explain when the best time to buy is and how not to get cheated. People are often surprised they can purchase a new apartment from a developer for only $300,000.”

The evening is to culminate in a discussion about two current projects in Newstead and Milton.

Featuring a curved exterior, Mr Leddicoat said the (Master Builders) award-winning developers behind

the six-level Newstead project, on Longland Street, took care with designing the “striking architecture”.

The mixed use building will feature two glass-bottomed pools on the skydeck, recreational facilities, restaurants and offices.

“This local developer really believes in this area (Newstead and Teneriffe) and have completed and

Ray White New Farm’s Property Investors Expo will be held on March 25 from 6:15 to 7pm at QA Hotel, corner Arthur and James streets, New Farm.

Register or join the mailing list for future events at ryan.leddicoat@raywhite.com started several projects here. They want to sell to local investors and in the last two years have seriously outperformed the general property market with 21 per cent capital growth,” Mr Leddicoat said.

Visitors will also have a sneak peek at the developer’s next project, on Wyandra and Helen streets, before the public, granting a rare, cost-effective advantage to

Ryan Leddicoat is the DevineProjects gives FebExpert start New CONSTRUCTION has begun on the $58 million apartment complex He has3,priority DoubleOne to be builtaccess by the to construction arm ofinner the Devine Brisbane’s - fringe Group, Devine Construction. apartments, town houses, Devine reports that almost 70% of the 111-apartments have been sites. houses and development sold, bringing in about $37 million.

Devine general manager apartments and development Proudly partnered with the following: New projects expert Ryan Leddicoat Cameron Mana said the recovery of the region’s apartment market had investors. helped sales.

Mr Leddicoat said the Milton “The strong sales results prove property was headed by Silverstone that buyers are ready to purchase Developments, which have recently if the property offers quality, completed boutique projects in New affordability and an excellent Farm, Kangaroo Point and other location,” he said. “With sentiment parts of the city. continuing to improve as borrowing He said the company capitalised costs fall we are confident the on its strong ties to award winning remainder of the apartments will builder Blackwatch Projects and be sold prior to the completion of developed in Brisbane’s inner-city construction.” hotspots where people want to live The ground floor of the complex and need to invest in. would Industry feature retailers such as Special Guest Speaker Their latest project, Siena Milton a café, takeaway pizza, wine boasts 49 apartments over 10Mark Welch (EPG Financial Services) bar and bottle shop, hair salon, storeys, 85 per cent of which are convenience store and gymnasium. priced below $600,000.

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92% of all properties see a SOLD sticker.

There is no doubt that 2013 has seen the property market shift into a new gear.

In the month of February alone, Ray White New Farm have orchestrated 36 transactions, totaling $25,000,000 in sales. Right now, stock is limited and the average days on market are becoming shorter and shorter. These are ‘tell tale’ signs of a strengthening market, and its a great time to buy and sell New Farm property.

Matt is…

Number 1 Performer Brisbane

If you are looking to engage an agent in the sale of your property, Matt Lancashire is the safest and smartest option. With a team of 4, and a database of 7500 buyers, Matt and the team have the capability to offer more value for money than any single agent in Brisbane possibly can. His formula for success continues to thrive, and his team have again reached new heights, with $55 million dollars’ worth of ‘settled’ sales 2012.

(*Based on Ray White Settled Commission)

Number 1 Performer Queensland (*Based on Ray White Settled Commission)

Number 1 Performer Queensland

(*Real Estate Business Magazine Top 100 Agents List 2012 )

Cottages recently SOLD by Matt Lancashire SOLD

3 Hazelwood Street

SOLD

209 James Street

SOLD

300 Kent Street

SOLD

47 Mountford Road

12 Beeston Street

SOLD

SOLD

64 Welsby Street

SOLD

95 Little Chester Street

Meet the team

SOLD

13 Hawthorne Street

Contact Matt at the New Farm office 599 Brunswick Street

Nick Given

Tom Lyne

Robyn Imber

Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Personal Assistant to the Team

For the latest news & insights follow Matt on Twitter @Matt_Lancashire

New Farm 4005 Queensland P: (07) 3358 0663 E: ml@rwnf.com.au

F: (07) 3358 4891

W: www.rwnf.com.au