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Leave it to the experts, phone fear group told By Nick Moore OBJECTIONS are heating up over a proposed mobile phone base station at Merthyr Rd with protest marches and even construction disruption considered if telcos Optus and Vodafone fail to abandon the location. Paul Sargaison, who opposes the mobile station on health safety grounds, said (on April 29) that his petition had attracted 320 signatures, mostly locals. “Members of the community feel strongly enough to chain themselves up to this and that,” Mr Sargaison said. Opponents were prepared to do “pretty much whatever it takes” to stop it, he said. However, a spokesman for the mobile phone industry counselled New Farm locals against relying on the internet for trustworthy health advice on mobile phone station radiation. Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association CEO Chris Althaus stressed the findings of the UK Health Protection Agency’s Advisory Group on Non-ionising Radiation, which found no evidence of adverse health effects from mobile signals below international safety standards. “On many issues, including matters of health advice, people need to be discriminating and check that advice on the internet is from a reliable source,” Mr Althaus reported the UK body as saying.

He said the general lack of understanding in the community about how mobile phone technology operated and the complexity of the science involved, was why people should rely on the advice of independent health authorities such as the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, who set the national safety standard. Mr Althaus said the agency reported: “There are still limitations to the published research that preclude a definitive judgment, but the evidence overall has not demonstrated any adverse effects on human health from exposure to radiofrequency fields below internationally accepted guideline levels.” Optus and Vodafone were set to build the station atop the building that houses the NAB and Westpac branches at 92-96 Merthyr Rd. Mr Sargaison lives 50m away in an apartment above the TAB at 98 Merthyr that he shares with wife Karen, son Sam, 24, and Sam’s son, Oden, 4. Mr Sargaison also held concerns for nearby Holy Spirit primary school which, he said, would be in line of sight of the base station, resulting in stronger emissions. School mum Nicole Cronk said (on April 29) that at least 70 families at Holy Spirit had sent letters of concern to federal member Teresa Gambaro, Vodafone, Optus, and town planner Benjamin Cross, of CPS Global, Continued on page 14>

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THE upper reaches of the Brisbane River may no longer attract commercial traffic but there is no reason why they cannot be used by more recreational craft. Stroll along the river boardwalk at Teneriffe and the element that is missing is boats. The Brisbane City Council has said it wants to increase the number of jetties and marinas on that stretch of the river between Yeronga and Hamilton. It has confirmed that it has received 10 expressions of interest by parties with proposals that would increase public access to, and usage of, the river. It is yet to reveal the detail of these proposals but at least one is believed to involve the construction of a marina at Newstead and running the existing over-water power lines

stretching between Bulimba and Newstead under the river. There should be more marinas and more berths and there should be an insistence by the council that any approval to build them is dependent upon them being affordable. They should also be designed to accommodate small boats such as tinnies and runabouts. I have nothing against luxury craft and wish I could afford one but these initiatives have to be aimed at the broader population to allow it to more easily enjoy what has become the focal point of our city. If the blots on the landscape that are the cross-river powerlines were to go as well, it would be a welcome bonus. While the council is considering these options, it might also give some thought to banning jet skis. They are noisy, frequently ridden at excessive speed and have no place on the river.

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Stack of memories of fun times, hard work THE exhaust stack from the Riverside OFL, formerly the Royal Australian Navy vessel OFL 1206, proudly stands watch outside the head office of Riverside Marine on Breakfast Creek Rd Newstead, honouring the vessel’s long service with the company. Her contribution to the heritage of Riverside Marine pays tribute to the mateship of the fuel barge’s hardworking crews across more than forty years, one of whom is now the company’s CEO. Riverside Marine Chief Executive Officer Hume K. Campbell, and former crew member of Riverside OFL, remembers fondly the good times at sea on board the cruise ship. “The proud crew wore pristine white overalls and immaculate shoes which was a requirement when boarding a cruise ship,” Hume said. “I remember one evening, the ‘cheeky’ OFL crew decided to have a joke with a friendly cruise ship crew, so they boarded wearing women’s slips from the rag bag.” In June 1964, The Riverside Coal Transport Company Pty Ltd purchased the Royal Australian Navy vessel

OFL 1206 for £6,551. Renamed the Riverside OFL shortly after, she was towed from Darwin to Brisbane in what was then, the longest ocean tow in Australian maritime history. Built in 1945, the riveted steel barge was fitted with a fixed Kort rudder carrying up to 1450 tonnes of fuel oil, which could be discharged at

Her contribution to the heritage of Riverside Marine pays tribute to the mateship of the fuel barge’s hardworking crews across more than forty years, one of whom is now the company’s CEO.

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Hume, Rowan, Kate and Angus Campbell. who knew her intimately,” Hume said. would pull alongside and secure the “They took great pride in maintaining OFL.” not only the vessel but the safest After more than forty years’ record for spillage inside Australian service, the OFL was sold in 2009. waters.” She was decommissioned and “You had to be one of the old later broken up at Brisbane Marine Riverside boys to go on the barge,” Industry Park (BMIP) in Hemmant. he said. “Friday night was loading The exhaust stack was salvaged by for the Saturday morning cruise Hume for sentimental reasons and ship bunkering. Around midnight as installed outside Campbell House, the cruise ship came past heading where its horn can be heard daily at towards the terminal at Hamilton, we noon.

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GLASWEGIAN builder William Stevenson bought land running through from Abbott St to Moray St in 1866, and it was still in the family a century later.

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Merthyr [home of former premier and now Chief Justice of the Queensland Supreme Court, Sir Samuel Griffith], Moray St.” Jeanette’s school filled the gap left when the Roberts sisters, daughters of a Presbyterian minister, closed their school in December 1899. It had operated next door to the Stevensons at Alroy, which still stands at 174 Moray St. Miss Stevenson’s school was remarkably successful, and was later known as the New Farm Private School. Successive generations of some of Brisbane’s leading families began their education here. Jeanette’s sister, Eleanor, and her niece, Biddy Wallace, helped at the school which closed in the mid-1960s when Jeanette died. *** One of William Stevenson’s greatgreat-grandchildren, Stuart Wallace, is assembling the family history. The task is helped by Mr Stevenson’s jobs’ book – which shows the range of work that he undertook — as well as a collection of around 50 family letters. “William and his 23-year-old

Colour rendering of a fine two-storey home intended for William Stevenson’s Moray St frontage. daughter Annie visited Scotland in for directions. The fellow held out 1887. Their letters home contain a his hand and said, “I ken you fine, wealth of useful detail,” said Stuart. Willie. How are you?” To Willie’s The travellers were away for about bafflement, the young man was his six months. William caught up with brother John, one of several siblings family and friends whom he had not whom he hadn’t seen for so long. seen for more than 20 years, and The family made a great fuss of about whom his daughter had only father and daughter, and there was ever heard. often a party lasting to “the wee Annie recorded a remarkable hours”. Annie wrote to her mother, coincidence. When they first arrived “Every little thing that belonged to in Glasgow, the driver didn’t know you and Pa is kept sacred.” She the way to the old family home. added: “I believe you had more They stopped to ask a young man sweethearts than you knew of. Such

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Oh! To live beside the river … RIVER property specialist Patrick Dixon will be the guest speaker at the May meeting of the New Farm & Districts Historical Society. A decade ago Patrick produced a book entitled River: 150 Years of Brisbane River Housing in order to document the styles of housing built on the Brisbane River through various decades. Wars, recessions, gold booms, mining booms and credit squeezes have all played their part in influencing why and how people have built beside our river. The meeting will take place at 2pm on Saturday, May 23, at the Uniting Church Centre, 52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm. All are welcome. $5 including afternoon tea ($4 members). For more information, please contact Ross Garnett on 0409 498 402.

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Youth rep rectifies crushed dreams NEW Farm resident, Shea Spierings, 25, has been appointed as the 2015 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations and has already started his year-long mission. Having had his share of hard knocks throughout his 25 years, Spierings is passionate about creating opportunities for other young people as a result of his experiences growing up in regional Queensland. “I will never forget where I came from and the people who have taught me so many life lessons,” Spierings said. “Being given this chance to travel across Australia to listen to youth and hear about what they are going through is a responsibility that I don’t take lightly.” “My real drive is that I’ve seen too many young people with dreams crushed and my hope is for everybody to be able to achieve what they want in life.” Spierings was due to begin his tour of the nation on May 18, meeting with young people and engaging with community groups before attending the 70th sitting of the UN General Assembly in New York where he will present a summary of his work as Australian Youth representative in December. “My recommendations will help policy makers decide how they can best

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Shea Spierings, Australian UN Youth Representative before his national tour. assist Australian youth in addressing the issues they have identified with me,” Spierings said. “The most confronting part is talking with peers about their issues and then when it comes to advocacy being able to articulate with the world what I have learned.” Spierings is collating his findings into a state and territory database, and will present his recommendations on the top five issues facing Australian youth in a document addressed to policy-makers and non-government organisations such as Beyond Blue and the Smith Family. “I’m here for young people and this final document should accurately reflect the needs of our nation’s youth” For more information on Spierings’ mission or to support him, email Shea.spierings@unyouth.org. au or visit www.facebook.com/ UNYouthRep

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NEW Farm State School’s fete on Sunday, July 26, will be a time to celebrate our community. The school has been a major part of the New Farm, Fortitude Valley, Teneriffe and Newstead communities since 1901, so it is not surprising that this year’s fete theme is “celebrating our community.” Fete Convenor Nyasha Mukandi said that this year the live and silent auctions would be as impressive as ever. “We are amassing a fabulous list of items for our auctions, including another beautiful painting by our very own and internationally recognised artist David Hinchliffe,” she said. “And for our raffle, we will again be offering the very popular prize of seven nights’ accommodation in a stunning four-bedroom house in Queenstown. “We hope that everyone will ‘like’ our Facebook page (facebook.com/ newfarmfete) to keep up to date with latest fete developments, including new auction and raffle items.” The Best of New Farm competition returns this year. Again, the school invites green thumbs to start mixing their organic fertilisers, planting their prize tomatoes and singing to their butternuts. And for those more at home in the kitchen, NFSS encourages you to start testing family cake recipes and saving jars ready to fill with jams and chutneys.

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Locally made craft. NFSS Parents and Citizens Association President Fiona Murcott said: “We would like to thank our confirmed platinum sponsors including Cr Vicki Howard and the Brisbane City Council, Place Estate Agents, Arriva Italian Restaurant and Ray White New Farm as well as gold sponsors Fireworks Gallery, Moda Restaurant, Ronin Marketing, Teneriffe Family Doctors, David Hinchliffe, Merlo Coffee, Good Life Health Clubs, Jabiru Kids and Merthyr Village Shopping Centre. “We are also very grateful to our special media sponsor, Village News, which has been expertly delivering our NFSS fete message across the Peninsula for as long as I can remember!” For sponsorship or more information contact Nyasha Mukandi at hello@ newfarmfete.com.au

KNOWN by many as Mr TV, Brian Cahill, a New Farm resident of more than 40 years, passed away peacefully in March aged 84. Born in Innisfail, Brian came to Queenslanders’ attention in 1959 when he became the face of BTQ7 as its first newsreader. His mellow tones had propelled him through a career in country and then city radio and on to three major TV stations. And when he set aside the serious business of reading the nightly news, he was only too happy to try his substantial skills as a singer, thespian and comedian with some of the best in the business. This, though, was only part of Brian’s immense and varied talent. He was an English and History master at St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace (1973-82). He completed a BA while in his 60s, fuelling his love of history and literature. After years of reading the news,

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BRISBANE is already abuzz with news that the Teneriffe Festival is set to dazzle again on Saturday, July 4. Now in its sixth year, the Teneriffe Festival is known as one of Brisbane's most prominent community events, celebrating the suburb’s history, energy, cultural diversity, commerce and beauty. Conceived after Brisbane’s inner-city area of Teneriffe was officially named a suburb early in 2010, the one-day festival incorporates a rich program of street markets, live music, fashion, Richard Bodley. dining and historical and multicultural displays. Several of Teneriffe’s main streets will be closed, offering visitors a magnificent opportunity to discover the best that the suburb has to offer. “Each year we aim to build on the success of the previous year and also keep our festival-goers guessing a little by offering new activities and precincts,” Teneriffe Festival’s chairman, Richard Bodley, said. “This year we have a few surprises up our sleeve, which we’ll be revealing over the coming weeks. “But you can be assured we’ve organised an amazing line up of historical, cultural and entertainment activities that will appeal to all age groups.” The local community has really embraced the festival in previous years and this has helped build it into an event that is bigger and better each year, when other community festivals are struggling to remain alive. Developed and managed by the volunteer board of the Teneriffe Festival Inc, the community festival attracts an audience of about 50,000 people across all of its events, making it one of Brisbane’s most significant festivals. The festival stretches along Vernon Tce from Florence St to Commercial Rd and incorporates laneway closures on Ethel and Dath streets.

Happy Mother’s Day Competition THE Village News is giving away a wonderful prize to some lucky mum this Mother’s Day – a gorgeous $300 katieb outfit. To enter your mum in the competition, email editor@ newfarmvillagenews.com.au with your name, address and phone number and in 25 words or less, tell us why your Mum would look great in a katieb outfit. katieb was born after local Kate Bryant gave up on her search for the clothing she wanted but could never find and began designing her own high quality, classic pieces for women who are sizes 10 to 20. Coming from a background in textiles, Kate developed her own crisp linen which is exclusive to her katieb range. Kate is very particular about tailored, flattering cuts for all women. Her elegant designs highlight features like necklines, using striking collars as well as beautiful tie fronts to accentuate waistlines. The label has been created to complement the female shape, regardless of size and includes a selection of thoughtfully designed dresses, tops, tunics and pants.

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LOCAL residents will get a sneak peek at the upcoming transformation of the Howard Smith Wharves site at a community information session on Saturday, May 9. The session will be an opportunity to view development plans and speak to key members of the project team. Howard Smith Wharves development director Luke Fraser said he was eager to chat to locals and hear their feedback. “We …hope the local residents will appreciate our low-scale development approach and the new access to the river it will provide,” he said. The project will preserve the original wharves and buildings and dedicate 80 per cent of the project site to public open space. The proposal includes a five-star 160-room boutique hotel, an underground car park, 1500sq m exhibition space and new restaurants and cafes. “We’re hoping people will use Saturday’s session to consider our plans … and tell us what they think,” he said. May 2015 villagenews

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Girls need to be safe, not nice GROWING up, I learnt to always say ‘Yes’ to any man who asked me for a dance, so as not to offend. I teach my daughter, however, that it’s OK to say ‘No.’ Some staggering figures hit the headlines this week. Most acknowledge, and statistics prove, that

villageview by Beth J Leach violence (physical and sexual) in all societies and since the dawn of time is perpetrated more by men than women. Sadly, in Australia each week, two women are killed by men they know. The 2015 grim tally is 31 dead women in 15 weeks. According to the government’s Australian Institute of Family Studies, one in three women is sexually abused at some point in her life. To bring that figure home, pause. You know many of them. It’s her. It’s me. It prompted me to ask the question, what can be done immediately to increase safety? I came across The Gift of Fear, by author and security

specialist for the US government Gavin de Becker. In his book, he explains that there are almost always preincident signals that can be flagged before an outcome, and I agree. He details that we all study human behaviour prediction daily. Even simple tasks rely on us doing this; dodging approaching pedestrians on the street and predicting which side they’ll pass us on, or pre-empting whether the person driving a car is going to stop at a zebra crossing based on the eye contact we have with the driver as they register our existence and right of way. De Becker likens this process to assembling the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. We constantly evaluate people’s behaviour without even consciously trying to, but the majority of the signals our brains pick up, we often filter out. Commonly we dismiss danger through misinformation, conditioning and judgement - I’ve made a restraining order, he works at our school, I don’t want to insult him, he loves me. Historically women have been conditioned to ‘be nice’, but the multiple meanings of the word ’No’ in our culture needs to be addressed. This can only change by empowering our daughters and teaching our sons that ’No’ is not a discussion. It’s a sentence.

Ad man vows to bring home brands A NEWSTEAD advertising expert recently appointed to the Communications Council’s Queensland committee intends to bring local iconic brands back to home soil by working collectively with other agencies. The founder and managing Andy Fyffe. partner of local creative advertising agency Khemistry, Andy Fyffe, said he vowed to bring local brands back into the hands of Queensland advertising agencies under his chairmanship. “I want us to win back iconic Queensland brands from interstate agencies, foster connections with other creative industries like software, gaming, film and television, and work with universities and other human capital producers to boost our local talent pool,” Mr Fyffe said. “I also want to see agencies strengthen our bonds with Queensland’s ‘start-up ecosystem’ so that home-grown ventures can take full advantage of local branding and marketing expertise by working together in ways that other regions can’t. “I believe we can achieve this by working together.”

The Politics of Pain - Violence against Women

AS state and federal governments grapple to implement policies to curb the rates of violence against women, the next Politics in the Pub asks for the community’s opinion on who should be responsible for stopping the violence. Held on May 20 from 6pm, at the Brisbane Powerhouse, the event will host expert speakers in the field to address the key factors at play in violence against women and to take direct questions from the community. It is a chance to gain a background knowledge of the multifaceted and complex factors contributing to domestic violence in Australia and to ask the question – where does the responsibility lie?

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anniversary of Germany’s surrender to Allied forces in Europe occurred on May 7; and closer to home the Battle of the Coral Sea raged from May 4-8, 1942. American and Australian naval and air forces halted the Japanese advance for the first time, prevented the seaborne invasion of Port Moresby and saved Australia from invasion, at least for the time being. I was reminded of these events when I attended a ceremony recently at which five veterans - three air force, one army and one navy - were awarded the French Legion d’Honneur aboard a French frigate in Sydney. The French ambassador commented on two world wars fought on French soil and the gratitude felt by his countrymen for the many Australians, and others, who had joined the fight to liberate his country so far from home and their families and friends. Those of us who have experienced

the horrors of war - increasingly not just the older men but now many younger men and women - are only too well aware of the futility of war or violence as a means of resolving a dispute, but sometimes it’s the only avenue available. We can only learn from the lessons of history. In May, the program at New Farm Branch includes: • Friday 15th, Stitch and Bitch group meeting at the library meeting room from 9am to noon. • Later on Friday 15th, dinner at 6pm at the Jakarta Indonesian restaurant in Brunswick St. We particularly welcome anyone interested in National Seniors but unable to attend daytime activities to join us for these monthly dinners. • Following a briefing at the general meeting on May 6, we have a tour of Brisbane Airport organised for Wednesday May 27. • Carmelo Cacciola will be guest speaker/entertainer at the general meeting on Wednesday June 3 at 9.15am for 10am at the Merthyr Uniting Church For further information on any of our activities or to learn more about National Seniors, please call Tony Townsend on 33152523 or go to our website at NSANewFarmBranch.com

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A PICASSO-inspired artwork that won first prize at the inaugural St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital Anzac Art competition now hangs permanently in the foyer of the Spring Hill hospital. Brisbane artist Ros Paton said her work, La Colombe, was inspired by Picasso’s lithograph, La Colombe (The Dove), which was the emblem for the 1949 World Peace Congress in Paris. St Andrew’s at Spring Hill has honoured the ANZAC centenary with its inaugural Anzac Art Prize, an occasion of significance to the hospital because it was founded in memory of those who served in the World Wars. Ms Paton has her own studio at Petrie Terrace and also displays at Red Hill Gallery. An exhibition of shortlisted works will hang in one of the main corridors of the Spring Hill hospital until 31 May, with the winning work permanently displayed in St Andrew’s foyer.

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COUNCIL CONNECTIONS Rotunda Centenary Events recognising the Centenary of New Farm Park Rotunda will continue this month after the successful Lest We Forget concert on ANZAC Day. The Rotunda is an icon of New Farm and so is the proud Italian heritage of the area. Please join us for a community afternoon of music, food, wine, and celebration on 31 May as the Rotunda plays host to ‘An Italian Affair’. Further details can be found at vickihoward.com/rotunda100 Victoria Park Lights Patrons of the Spring Hill Dog off leash area will be happy to hear that we will be delivering lighting upgrades along the walkways from the Centenary Pool car park around to the dog park in the coming months to increase safety. Macquarie Street Speed Sign Residents may have noticed our new Portable Speed Warning Signs placed in Macquarie Street. This sign moves about our area; it was recently in Doggett Street, was previously in Harcourt Street, and will be placed on Herston Road in late June. These signs are part of our commitment to making Brisbane’s suburban streets safer by increasing driver speed awareness. City Glider Patronage Update Late last year Council changed the stops for the high frequency CityGlider in response to requests from local residents and businesses. Since the relocation of the Commercial Road stop to outside the new Gasworks precinct patronage from the new stop has increased 30% compared to the old stop. We are pleased to have been able to make this change for the benefit of local residents.

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Chappelli Cycles celebrated its opening with a visit from Tour de France star Robbie McEwan who presented Alana Dorris her prize of a Vintage Style Single Speed bike in British Racing Green.

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AUSTRALIA’S first dedicated bicycle design gallery, museum and showroom has been launched in Newstead. Chappelli Cycles hails from the southern states and is very excited to launch their new showroom in a cyclistfriendly Blue Sky Café. The cafe and bicycle gallery together celebrate Australians’ twin loves of cycling and great coffee whilst showcasing of classic and contemporary bicycles from Australia and across the world. Winners of an Australian Design Award in 2012, Chappelli co-founders and owners Pablo Chappelli and Tom Davies are the brains behind Australia’s first bicycle design gallery. Brisbane gallery manager Tom Davies said that after the success of Chappelli’s warehouses in Melbourne and Sydney, opening in Kyabra Street in inner Brisbane was the most obvious move. “We already have a strong reputation amongst people who value quality and design and we thought it was time to bring our unique bicycles to the Brisbane market - but we wanted

to do something different,” Tom said. “We thought a bicycle design gallery and cafe was the perfect venue for a showroom.” The brand has a strong history that began in 1960 when Robert Chappelli, a semi-professional cyclist and engineer with a passion for speed and innovation, designed and built his own racing bikes to take part in the Tour de France qualifiers in England. Robert’s son, Pablo, Chappelli’s cofounder and master industrial-designer, drew inspiration from the same sleek 1960s racers, pursuing his dream of owning his own bicycle company and creating prototypes at the company’s forge and design workshop in Botany. Tom describes the range which includes Fixies, men’s and women’s 3-speeds and the NuVinci as perfect for navigating Brisbane’s expanding bikeways, hidden urban laneways and the South Bank trail, with enough gears to get you up Spring Hill and beyond. To celebrate the opening, Chappelli Cycles commissioned Brisbane artist Gert Geyer to paint a 12m-long mural celebrating Brisbane and its cycling culture.

Continued from page 3> who is acting for Optus and Vodafone. “We are hoping that they abort their plans.” Mrs Cronk said the new 4G mobile station would be five times more powerful than the unit it was to replace atop Coles at 85 Merthyr. She said Holy Spirit families were unsure whether the new station was safe, and were surprised how close it was to the school. “It shines directly into the Prep building.” Mrs Cronk said Education Queensland frowned upon station within 200m of their primary schools but there were no such guidelines for Catholic Education. “For me it was an equality thing. They are more protected than our kids.” Mr Althaus said ARPANSA were constantly evaluating the research in this area and had developed a range of fact sheets on electromagnetic energy to provide advice to the community. The fact sheets can be viewed at: http://goo.gl/LOZCPZ He said that ongoing independent audits by ARPANSA had found the exposure levels from base stations were well below Australia’s safety standard limit.

villagenews EACH week, 200 people globally are diagnosed with MS, adding to the about 2.5 million people living with the condition. Chronic disease affects far more than just the person diagnosed. It can be a steep learning curve and a confusing and emotional time for those closest to the ill person. Taking Control Together written by Teneriffe’s Jillian Kingsford Smith, and to be launched in May, is the companion resource to Taking Control, (May 2013). It explores the relationship between sufferer and supporter, the potential guilt, fear and inability for those closest to the person with MS to control a disease of which so little is known. The book is a comprehensive compilation of interviews of the family, friends and professional carers of people living with MS and will be an important resource demonstrating how others have dealt with a wide range of situations. For more information visit www.take20stories.com

WHEN a familiar face around New Farm, Johnny Celere, had a fall recently, the local community rallied around him. Johnny suffered a stroke more than 21 years ago, and so the kindness of strangers and medical professionals recently provided welcome relief, as did a new pair of hand-made shoes, which he said had changed his life. After a couple of falls while out and about and several more at home, Johnny was assisted by local GP Dr Leon Kondos. He then spent several days in hospital where he was told of specially made shoes that would provide him with the stability he had been missing for more than two decades. Johnny’s mother, Antonina, cried when, wearing the shoes, he climb the stairs of their home without his walking stick. Johnny said he had so many people to thank including his mum and his girlfriend, Elaina. He is also grateful to Ben and staff of Malouf chemist on Merthyr Rd, the RBH, Tony, Elizabeth and Perry from UBET New Farm, Michael Rochford of Osteopathy on James and Natalie from Blue Care.

$1300 bike pinched in move LATE last month, Gail Russell was busy finalising her move from a unit at 242 Kent St, New Farm, when her Townie bike and car bike carrier were literally stolen out from under her. The bike was stored underneath her unit and chained to a cement pillar. Gail had already vacated the premises and went back to pick up the bike to find it gone. The bike is pale yellow with brown leather seat, bought from New Farm Bikes recently for about $1300. The bike has a black bike rack and front and back hibiscus mudguards and also missing is her black three bike car carrier. If you have seen this bike or carrier, please contact Gail on 0428107042.

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CANCER Council Queensland teamed with Brisbane foodies recently to officially launch Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in New Farm Park by hosting the biggest BYO morning tea. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said the event had a groundswell of support from the online community as she believed there had never been a better excuse to take some time out to help in the fight against cancer. May 28 is the official tea party date but events can be held anytime throughout May or June. Queenslanders can also show support by buying merchandise or by making a donation. Cancer Council Queensland is calling on Queenslanders to register early to host an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, aiming to raise $2.5 million for those affected by cancer. Register online via BiggestMorningTea.com.au. For more information about Cancer Council Queensland visit CancerQLD.org.au or call 13 11 20.

THE Valley Discount Drug Store has been selected for a state-wide trial allowing pharmacists to administer essential vaccines for influenza, measles and whooping cough. Owner Chris Owen said making vaccinations available through authorised pharmacies such as his should increase immunisation rates. “Our new vaccination services include pharmacistadministered vaccinations against three of our community’s most highly contagious diseases,” Mr Owen said. He said the State Government initiative, Queensland Pharmacist Immunisation Pilot, would drive an increase Valley Discount Drug Store in immunisation rates and provide Queenslanders with owner Chris Owen. greater access to medical services. “The Valley Discount Drugstore is one of 200 pharmacies across Queensland currently participating in the second phase of the QPIP. As pharmacists are the community’s most frequently used health-care providers, we have a unique opportunity to boost immunisation rates,” Mr Owen said. Visit The Valley Discount Drug Store at 421 Brunswick St (Central Brunswick). No appointment is necessary for vaccinations. www.discountdrugstores.com.au

Howard leases shed to TPA LOCAL councillor Vicki Howard last week handed the keys for the old Tram Drivers Hut (Teneriffe Shed) on Macquarie st over to the Teneriffe Progress Association’s president Ben Pritchard for community use. The TPA meet there on the third Wednesday of each month, the next one is May 20th. For more details www.teneriffeprogress. org.au or contact Ben direct on president@ teneriffeprogress.org.au

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an early morning phone call from 4LG assistant manager, John Knox, who rang 4KQ to speak to the breakfast announcer. John spoke to Knoxy before putting him through and Knoxy asked him if he knew of anyone who wanted to move to western Queensland in an on-air position … and, of course, the young John Daley said he would be delighted to “Go West” … and that’s how it all began!! In the early days before radio, John played in a couple of rock bands, the first of which was The Ramblers, and his second, John Daley & The Rhythm Five played weekly at the Story Bridge Hotel when the elder Deery, Barrie, ran the show. John, 16, played keyboards. John recalled a highlight: “The Ramblers played on the tarmac at Brisbane Airport for the arrival in 1960 of Annette Funicello and the Mouseketeers, with this event being filmed in a direct telecast on Channel 7.” After leaving Villanova College, John set his heart on being a DJ on radio, as he loved and knew his music. That phone call from Knoxy then opened the door on his radio jock career. The former 4BH, 4BK and 4KQ radio announcer, promotions and news director of the 1960s through to the late 1980s, John Daley and his dear wife of 49 years, Lyn, are currently on a 36-day cruise which includes the Pacific Islands, Hawaii and Tahiti. Before they set off, I sat down with John at his Yeronga home to reminisce about Older Brisbane, where City Hall was the tallest building, and the names dropped included places like the then new Tower Mill restaurant, the Lands Office hotel, Lennons in George St, and Lost Brisbane like Cloudland Ballroom, the Bellevue Hotel and the tramway system. From 4LG John moved to Maryborough’s 4MB, where he met his future wife Lyn. Moving back to the big city, he developed his skills quickly, becoming a part of the Top Dogs in Radio crew at 4BH in 1965 - Ben Beckinsale on breakfast, Bill Gates on the drive show, followed by Graham Cherry and John Daley. Other contemporaries at 4BH were George 18

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Lovejoy (Mr Football) and Gabby Horan (housewives’ advocate). Other people were recalled, too. Big names of the era such as Lucky Starr of I’ve Been Everywhere, Man; Johnny O’Keefe, The Wild One; George Wallace (Theatre Royal); Queensland’s first faces on TV: Hugh Cornish and Melody Iliffe; Jack Brabham, world champion F1 racing driver; Johnny James of 4BC; Don Seccombe and Brian Cahill of TV; Bill Gates, “BG”, who discovered The Bee Gees, so many more … … In 1968 John had been married two years to Lyn when he and Bill Gates jumped over to 4BK. Now it was John Daley’s Drive Time on 4BK from 4-7 pm, Daley on Sunday, Easy on the Ear, from 8-1pm.

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“GO West, young man” was the advice when young men of the 1950s and ’60s asked their elders where they should venture to seek their fortune. John Daley started his radio career at 4KQ as a panel/control operator and in 1962 he moved to 4LG Longreach after

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The 4BH top dogs in 1965, John Daley, Bill Gates, Grahame Cherry. It was 1976 when John moved from 4BK into promotions and news director at 4KQ. There he stayed until 1987. The Daley family of four children - Brendan, Matthew, Brooke and Cameron - were growing up and with Brisbane’s World Expo ’88 on the horizon, John Daley became entrepreneurial, launching JD Promotions & Public Relations, which was to be successful beyond their wildest dreams. John and Lyn began this business during the Brisbane Broncos first ever match v Manly in 1988 with a giveaway car from sponsor Ira Berk and signed merchandise from the Broncos’ team. John recalls: “The whole promotion was a huge success. Another of the most successful campaigns was the Queensland Rail Silver Spike Series which was run each year with four heats at various regional shows which culminated with a grand final at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane each August. This ran for 13 years.” Following that, Main Roads, then Telecom (Telstra), Queensland Transport, Education Queensland and countless other government departments worked with JD

John & Lyn host Johnny OKeefe and his wife in 1964 at Tower Mill restaurant. Promotions, and the family company thrived. Their promotional products and corporate uniforms became an integral part of many of Queensland’s largest mining and construction projects, together with sporting groups and countless private companies. With the Daleys proving smart property investors in southeast Queensland, they finally took a step backwards into semi-retirement. Daughter Brooke, works with a prominent group of lawyers in Brisbane, Matthew has merged JD Promotions with his father-in-law’s promotional merchandising business, Brendan’s graphic design work continues, and Cameron moved north to Cairns where he is print manager for Status Signs. John and Lyn have travelled extensively through Europe, gone on countless cruises, and are enjoying life in the family home at Yeronga. John was fortunate to grow up in the lovely suburb of Yeronga, with his late brother Bob and his parents. His grandparents also lived close by, with his grandfather supplying the local nuns with milk, butter and cream from his dairy cows. John and Lyn helped resuscitate the original RATS Club, Radio and Television

John, front left with band The Ramblers in 1961 at Story Bridge Hotel. Staff from the early ’60s. They now call it Radio and Television Survivors (RATS) and they meet four times a year at the Pineapple Hotel, Kangaroo Point, with members and guests totalling up to 150 in attendance. John said: “Here are more big names to revive your ‘Happy Days’ memories: Guest speakers over the years include the names as noted earlier in this story, with some of the more popular days being ones featuring Graham Roberts, Wayne “Wayney Poo” Roberts, Jamie Dunn of Agro fame, Kay McGrath, Mike Higgins, Rick Burnett, Carol Lloyd, Ian Skippen, Geoff Mullins, Mike O’Connor, Graham “Robbo” Roberts, Johnny James, John Stainton, David Jull, Michael Beatty, Gavin “The Voice” Wood, and David Greenwood, to name just some. The RATS are now 15 years old and thriving.” John proudly announced: “Our radio guest speaker for our 10th of June RATS lunch will be one of Australia’s radio legends, Bill Gates. Gates and Ekka Speedway promoter, Bill Goode (BG), named the then Speedway band the Bee Gees, the third BG being survivor Barry Gibb.” Sounds like being a full house!

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New chief takes reins of Powerhouse

VillageArts by Kerry Gillett The Brisbane Powerhouse has always been built on new beginnings. In the early 1900s the Brisbane City Council built a Powerhouse on the New Farm reach of the Brisbane River to supply electricity for its rapidly expanding tram network. When buses replaced the trams, the Powerhouse was decommissioned (1971). The BCC reacquired the power station in 1989 as a space for arts and culture. They didn’t demolish the power station but created a theatre inside the original space - a significant example of industrial design. This new beginning will combine Fiona Maxwell with artistic director Kris Stewart from June 2015. Fiona, a charming Queenslander, first went to the Powerhouse when it opened in 2000 as a student and fell in love. “Suddenly I was transported to somewhere edgy, inspirational and a window to a world I wanted to be a part of.” She grew up in Far North Queensland and studied Visual Art at Queensland University of Technology. She later received a Masters in Arts Administration from the University of NSW. In 2006 she was awarded an inaugural AbaF Margaret Lawrence Bequest scholarship and a nonprofit Australia Mentorship. Her role models are strong women running big art centres. For example; Louise

Herron at the Sydney Opera House, and Karen Brooks Hopkins at Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. For Fiona, her biggest accomplishments have been The Youth Cultural Program of the 2006 Commonwealth Games, a study tour to New York with 20 chairpersons and CEOs of major arts companies, and her most recent role at Philanthropy Australia as Queensland manager where she established the Queensland office as part of an innovative national strategy. She believes she has achieved her career successes through hard work, a friendly approach, and finding common goals with others. The dynamic pairing of Fiona and Kris Stewart can only lead to bigger and better things for The Brisbane Powerhouse as a producer and presenter of international, national, and local performing arts. Fiona is experienced, knowledgeable, and uniquely suited to interdisciplinary projects involving theatre, music, comedy, dance, film, and visual arts. She gets results and is keen for The Brisbane Powerhouse to compete for audiences with new and exciting involvements. The challenge for the whole team will be how to continue to bring people back to experience live and kicking art. Fiona’s vision for BPH is that in two years it “is a home for diverse communities, a hub for artists, and a destination for cultural tourists … then it’s about taking the Brisbane Powerhouse further afield – out of the building, into the precinct, but also enabling the art that’s created to travel to new destinations, with the support and “stamp” of the BPH.” Fiona’s personal goals are to be a strong feminist influence for her twin two-year-old daughters, whilst occasionally baking biscuits for her husband. She happily declares her professional goal as “I’m about to inherit one of Brisbane’s cultural jewels – surely my goal is to polish it till it shines?”

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THE Brisbane Powerhouse board has announced the appointment of Fiona Maxwell, Queensland manager for Philanthropy Australia, as its new chief executive. Chairman David Conry has said, “Fiona’s experience in the cultural sector and philanthropy will greatly benefit Brisbane Powerhouse and we look forward to her joining the team”.

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Powerhouse CEO Fiona Maxwell.

THE Lions Club of Brisbane Chinese Inc. (BC Lions) are counting on this year’s Charity Cocktail event staged at Ferrari Brisbane on Saturday, May 16, to be a major event in the Brisbane fundraising calendar. BC Lions president Ronnie Yap said the Australian Trade Access 2015 Annual Lions Medical Research Foundation Charity Fashion Fundraiser would be bigger, better and very high end, illustrated by a Gatsby-inspired black-tie event. “We have VIPs from Government, leaders from Brisbane’s top-end-of-town business community and we are also expecting 400 additional guests on the night,” Ronnie said. Ronnie said the non-profit Lions Medical Research Foundation was dedicated to providing funding for world class medical research. The Australian Trade Access 2015 Annual Lions Medical Research Foundation Charity Fashion Fundraiser would be held on Saturday, May 16, from 6.30pm at Ferrari Brisbane, 358 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley. For general tickets ($88pp) visit: http://www.trybooking.com/HJIY

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Women in Business Swiss Chocolatier

Federal Member for Brisbane

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MURIELLE VUILLEUMIER

HON TERESA GAMBARO MP

JUDY GOODGER

AFTER 17 years as a flight attendant, Murielle Vuilleumier heard many inspiring stories from people she met on her travels and says it is ordinary people doing amazing things that inspire her the most. Now an artisan chocolate maker, Murielle has taken that inspiration to create a long life dream of opening her own Swiss Chocolate business - a place where customers can experience a little piece of Swiss culture, Swiss values and Swiss chocolate history. “I went out of my way to meet and learn from successful chocolatiers in Zurich, Milan and New York as well as train with chocolatiers in Lausanne, Melbourne and Singapore.” Murielle said. “Each gave me valuable insights into running a successful chocolate business.” “I make my chocolates in small batches to intensify the fresh flavours and delicate finishes. Every step is essential to the quality of my collection from the selection of local ingredients to the choice of couverture.” “Being a typical Swiss, I am never satisfied. I am continuously developing new flavours and products to offer my customers. It is important to me that they experience the joy of celebrating with chocolate.” Murielle is appreciative of the support she has received from locals and hopes her business will become a place to share her knowledge and passion for chocolate by offering classes and events.

WHEN Hon. Teresa Gambaro MP successfully won the seat of Brisbane in 2010, she became the first Australian woman to have won the seat since Federation. A politician for over 17 years, Teresa relies heavily on the support of her husband and family and believes her New Farm upbringing instilled strong and enduring values of the importance of family and hard work which have remained throughout her life. Teresa began her career as a senior business executive in the hospitality, personnel and franchising sectors until she was approached by the Liberal Party to stand many years ago, prior to the evolution of the Liberal National Party (LNP). With former Prime Minister John Howard as her mentor, and Liberal Party Deputy Julie Bishop and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as her inspiration, Teresa works hard to make sure the electorate gets the funding and resources it needs. “My aim is to ensure the interests of constituents are heard and to I continue to work with the same passion and dedication for my electorate as I have always done.” Teresa said. Teresa is a member of a number of parliamentary groups, including the Parliamentary Friends of Dementia, and is also a supporter of Breast Cancer Network Australia, Women’s Network Australia and the Italian Chamber of Commerce. “My door is always open to the many and varied community groups in the electorate,” she said.

JUDY Goodger is ranked among the country’s top producing real estate agents and an industry and business leader in Queensland prestige property with an impressive $1b portfolio of premium residential sales and 18 consecutive years as Brisbane’s number one marketing and sales agent. Judy is a partner of the multi-award winning Place Group, who this year claimed the industry’s top accolade for Large Residential Agency of the Year at the 2015 REIQ Awards. She is recognised by her peers for industry excellence and additionally is a director of both Place Ascot and Place New Farm, having built two offices of committed professionals dedicated to quality service and recordbreaking sales. Judy’s unparalleled professionalism, coupled with her ability to foster solid relationships, has cemented her as an industry leader, recognised by her peers for her expertise. Her philosophy of success is underpinned by six star client service and commitment to quality marketing. While enjoying the challenges of her career, Judy cherishes the quieter moments with her family and friends, enjoying entertaining at home with her husband overlooking the beautiful Teneriffe stretch of the Brisbane River and keeping in close contact with her daughter and two grandchildren in London. Judy’s other passions include health and fitness, enjoying the local cafes, as well as relaxing with chocolate, red wine and delicious cheese.

A: 113 Commercial Rd Teneriffe P: 07 3358 6008 E: info@muriellevuilleumier.com www.muriellevuilleumier.com

A: 1 Eagle Street, Waterfront Place, Brisbane P: 3356 1555 E: teresa.gambaro.mp@aph.gov.au www.teresagambaro.com

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Meet the local ladies making a difference! Gravity Zone

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GEORGINA WATSON

MICHELLE REEVE

KYLIE MCQUIE

A SERIOUS car accident at 16 and several years in and out of hospital gave Georgina Watson the motivation she needed to take her health into her own hands. She began training her body and went to University to learn how the mind and body works. In focussing on ways to become stronger and healthier herself, she found herself helping other people to do the same. Georgina’s business, Gravity Zone, has evolved into a boutique personal training studio concentrating on functional training for health, fitness and weight loss with a strong focus on nutrition. The point of difference for Georgina is her 20 minute express workouts using Whole Body Vibration technology (WBV). Passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals, Georgina and her family have learned to support each other in all areas of life. Hoping to study a PHD in nutrition, Georgina says she will never stop learning or being inspired by people who age well. “I think it’s very important to keep your mind and body active through all phases of life,” Georgina said. “I want to be part of a movement that sees the next generation grow stronger, fitter and living longer, more vibrant lives.” “It’s all about priorities - you need to remember what is important to you and give these things the time and attention they deserve.”

PASSIONATE about natural medicine and aromatherapy, Michelle Reeve launched the spa brand, Waterlily, in 2005 to create a collection of active and ethical products and spa rituals. Her criteria was stringent and unforgiving, using only the highest quality phytonutrients fortified with anti-ageing vitamins, omega serums and the purest aromaceutical essential oils, meticulously formulated to create a collection that would satisfy her own exacting standards. Ten years on, Waterlily proudly continues to flourish as Australia’s premium spa solution stocking to over 100 day spas and salons nationally. “To celebrate our 10th birthday milestone, we have opened the first Waterlily Concept Store in the luxury shopping and lifestyle precinct on James Street,” Michelle said. “Waterlily is local at heart, but global in inspiration.” The store has been designed to capture the Waterlily spa experience with guests offered an aromatherapy compress and herbal tea while experiencing the collection at the marble sensory bar. Michelle’s formulations are thoughtfully produced locally in Brisbane using traditional artisan crafting techniques. Each product is made fresh each month from globally sourced botanical ingredients. “This season we are extremely delighted with our Vino Therapy Spa Facial infused with Shiraz grapes, antioxidant resveratrol and organic cacao,” Michelle said. “Our Concept Store VIP’s will be rewarded with this complimentary treatment when they spend $500 on skin or body care”.

ENTREPRENEURIAL spirit is clearly in Kylie McQuie’s DNA, having started her first business venture in 2008 when she became frustrated by the lack of personal care and attention traditional accounting firms and advisors gave their customers. In 2011, she co-founded LOQ Group, a familiar feature on Macquarie Street, providing a multi-family office and outsourced CFO services. The success of LOQ Group has led to the recent, unique and exciting merger with Keystone Private, Queensland’s number one multi-family office. “The community’s understanding of what a multi-family office is, has been a challenge for both LOQ Group and Keystone Private over the years,” Kylie explained. “A multi-family office is about the transition of values, wealth and legacy from one generation to the next. The need for these services is typically triggered by new and unfamiliar issues arising from windfall gains of profit, inheritance, property, or the potential loss of these.” Whist LOQ Group has now relocated to join Keystone Private in the CBD, Kylie and the team take with them a proud local community spirit. “The timely, discrete, expert, unbiased advice and support from a trusted adviser is critical,” she said. “You need someone who understands you, supports your intentions and your vision for the future of your business interests and your family.” “It’s about protecting and preserving what you have spent a lifetime creating.”

A: 4/15 Lamington St, New Farm P: 3358 6660 0405 138 153 E: georgina@gravityzone.com.au www.gravityzone.com.au

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Women in Business N R Barbi Solicitor

Financial Dimensions Group

The Body Refinery

NATALIE STRIJLAND

MIRELLA COE

SUSAN COTTRELL

NATALIE Strijland knows that establishing quality, long-term client relationships requires continuous personalised service for the clients of her busy New Farm-based law firm. Natalie commenced her professional career at NR Barbi in 1997 as a clerk and she went on to practise as a solicitor before becoming partner in 2007. She believes her firm has a large following of clients both locally and throughout Australia because they deliver cost effective, intelligent legal advice and solutions. “We have local and practical experience and clients appreciate having a solicitor they can phone and speak with at their convenience,” Natalie said. “Our firm continues to grow because our client base continues to grow,” Natalie said. “We balance client expectations with the best legal outcomes and keep the client informed at all stages. We work for both larger corporate organisations and individuals.” While Natalie specialises in the area of civil litigation including commercial, building and construction, contracts, partnership disputes and mediation, NR Barbi also offers other areas of legal advice, from the very simple to the most complex. Natalie says that finding a good work/life balance can be difficult when you run a busy law practice with two children, but she enjoys the challenge. “We have excellent staff and so it is a matter of time management and being good at both work and family.”

TOGETHER with her business partners, Mirella Coe is dedicated to working with her clients to achieve their financial picture and their long term goals. The Financial Dimensions Group was born in New Farm over 11 years ago and since joining the team in 2012, Mirella has seen the business grow from two to five financial planners. “I work with wonderful business partners Denise Ryder and Alan Keal, who together have over 25 years of experience in Financial Planning,” Mirella said. “It’s all about helping clients to attain loans, insurance, and superannuation, and also to make sound investments, and motivate best practice in money management and retirement planning.” Mirella, a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), has been in finance for over 20 years, moving into financial planning five years ago to combine her head for finance and love of working with people. Her drivers for success are based around relationships with her clients and she finds it truly rewarding to help a client reach a great financial outcome. Mirella also believes her volunteer work at her childrens’ schools and her interest, together with business partner, Denise, in women’s business forums is an important part of her community work. Having undergone renovations recently at their business premises in Lamington St, Mirella and her partners would like to welcome more locals to visit them and learn about their services.

OWNER of The Body Refinery since 2007, Susan Cottrell believes healthy movement can transform a person’s vitality and fitness. “The Body Refinery is a unique environment where physiotherapy, pilates and other strength and conditioning activities combine to optimise movement for a healthy fit and fulfilling life,” Susan said. Originally her studios only offered pilates and supported a staff of four, but the business has grown to incorporate physiotherapy, massage, GYROTONIC, CoreAlign and POWERPLATE – now with a staff of 22. Susan runs programs especially to support the community she loves, including The PINC Pilates program for women at any stage of their cancer journey and a The PD Warrior program for those people in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease. “I feel it is important to offer theses programs so that everyone has access to services to improve their quality of life.” Susan moved to New Farm after following husband Lachlan from Sydney and instantly loved the village and the community vibe. Women’s Health Physiotherapy is also a special interest for Susan. “Having had two children myself I am now well aware of the changes that women experience during in pregnancy and birth and I am passionate about ensuring women have access to Women’s health physiotherapists.” Ever community minded, Susan’s goal is to ensure everyone can experience the joy of healthy movement.

A: Suite 15, 900 Brunswick Street, New Farm P: 3358 5800 E: natalie@nrbarbisolicitor.com.au www.nrbarbisolicitor.com.au

A: Unit 3 5 Lamington St, New Farm P: 3358 2444 or 0432 427 934 E: mirella.coe@ampfp.com.au www.fdgplanners.com.au

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Meet the local ladies making a difference! Aussie Home Loans

IHG Trials

Grow Consulting Group

MONIQUE HIGGINS

DR ELIZABETH (BETH) STEELS

AYDA SHABANZADEH

MORTGAGE expert Monique Higgins was originally a mobile broker for Aussie Home Loans and now owns the New Farm store. She takes great pleasure in finding the right home loan for people and in the process, saving them valuable time and money. She also assists clients with commercial loans, self-managed super fund loans, personal loans and insurance. Monique remembers a discussion with her accountant about business ideas several years ago when he suggested that she look into mortgage broking. “I had already used an Aussie Broker for my home loans and had a great experience,” Monique said. “It seemed like a good fit for me, and the rest is history.” Monique’s main driver for success is to provide a positive customer experience. “My aim is to make the entire process of taking out a loan through Aussie New Farm as stress-free as possible,” she said. “I get great satisfaction when clients refer me to their family and friends.” Monique says she is inspired by other women who have overcome challenges and are successful in their professions. “I am passionate about my career and putting in the effort to have a successful business is pleasurable and not a chore,” she said. Monique spends a lot of her leisure time on the Gold Coast with her two children and has visions of more overseas travel and also opening another store in the future.

A CLINICAL nutritionist, biochemist, teacher and researcher for 20 years, Elizabeth (Beth) Steels firmly believes success comes when there’s a healthy balance between family, lifestyle and work. Elizabeth’s company, IHG Trials, conducts clinical trials on nutraceuticals and herbal medicines to determine their effectiveness and to understand their biochemistry. Elizabeth says her supportive family underpins her passion and interest in preventative and natural medicines. “Success for me comes at different levels,” Elizabeth said. “Firstly being the best parent I can be and to bring my children up to follow their dreams.” “It’s also about finding new information that contributes to a healthy world. I get a lot of satisfaction in helping people find solutions to health problems.” Clinical trials on natural medicines is now where her interests lay and Elizabeth is currently looking for people to assist her studies on treatments for ageing-related problems in menopause, joint pain and for men with prostate problems. “Personally, my goal is to stay fit and healthy and watch my children all grow into great adults, and one day I would love to set up an educational health retreat,” Elizabeth said. “Professionally, I want to continue researching, teaching and writing and helping people find the safest solutions to health problems.” People interested in participating in clinical trials can email Elizabeth at clinic@ihgtrials.com.au

AS a leading Australian real estate expert, Ayda Shabanzadeh is inspired by people who are passionate about what they do and contribute to society regularly. She believes that her professional work is strengthened by a purpose and by how much she gives back to the community. Dividing her time between work as the owner of renowned inner-city property advisory firm, Grow Consulting Group, and dedicating herself to various prominent charities, Ayda finds both experiences equally rewarding. Grow Consulting Group is a leading 360 property company in Brisbane. Specialising in property investment, mortgage broking and site acquisitions, Grow Consulting Group gives buyers access to arguably the largest range of the city’s forthcoming projects particularly in Newstead and Teneriffe. Ayda’s future business goal is to continue developing Grow Consulting Group into Australia’s best boutique property agency. Grow Consulting Group works towards this by continuing to help as many people as possible gain knowledge about the property market so that they can invest expertly. “Since the company began over 10 years ago we’ve assisted thousands of clients and developed numerous industry contacts,” Ayda said. “Alongside many other factors, these are key reasons why we have established an exceptional business reputation.” Requested for expert comment by journalists from News Limited, Fairfax Media, Channel Nine and Australian Property Investor, Ayda should be your first port of call if you’re looking to astutely purchase property in inner-city Brisbane.

A: 79a Merthyr Road, New Farm P: 3358 3358 or 0452 523 660 E: Monique.higgins@aussie.com.au www.aussie.com.au/newfarm

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Not because I fear the plane falling from the sky or being propelled through the stratosphere in a machine that’s fashioned from little more than tinfoil and plastic No, it’s the tedium of having to face the rigmarole of airport security and deal with the ever-increasing numbers of the ‘great unwashed’ who use air travel as their preferred means of transport. I make no apologies to those whose sensibilities are so refined they find the above statement offensive. Instead, I would invite them to cast a discerning

eye over the vulgarity that is fast becoming the majority of the airborne public. Once, on a flight out of Singapore, I sat next to a young man wearing board shorts, rubber thongs and a T-shirt. “What’s wrong with that?” I hear you ask. After all, it was 32C outside and with the humidity at a debilitating 90 per cent, why would he wear anything else? Our destination just happened to be Amsterdam. And when I consulted my iPhone for an update on the weather expected for our arrival, it said we were to anticipate a balmy -1C! When I drew his attention to the shocking disparity between his dress and the inadequate protection it offered against a freezing Dutch winter, his response can be only described as brave, if not, in my opinion, foolhardy. “She’ll be fine mate. If it’s brass monkey weather, I’ll just chuck on the wet suit,” he boldly proclaimed. While I’m prepared to overlook inappropriate dress I can’t employ an equally insouciant approach towards

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DEEP in the heart of the Valley on Alfred St is a place time may well have forgotten. The Dutch Courage Officers’ Mess is exactly what you would have imagined as a welcome place of respite for Dutch and British soldiers stationed on army bases across India, Africa and Asia. This is the place where Gin and Tonic is synonymous with East meets West. A little bit stylish and a little bit classy was the intention of owner Matt Hilan, whose gin bar is one of the largest in Queensland. But that’s not all; the cocktail selection is as immense as his bartenders’ skills. This place is about to open an upstairs eatery with a new chef and an African-inspired menu. Definitely a must try.

Iconic e’cco E’CCO bistro is renowned for its elegant atmosphere and modern Australian dishes by award-winning executive chef and author Philip Johnson. By all accounts, e’cco is a Brisbane icon and its creator has poured his heart and soul into this interpretation of a traditional bistro. Its menu is a constantly evolving and the Fixed Price Lunch is no exception. For $39.50, choose from entrees of either seared ocean trout with fennel puree, or sweetcorn soup with coriander, green onion and tabasco oil. The mains include angus minute steak, shoestring fries and jus de Paris or an open brandy chicken pie served with shallots, peas, bacon and tarragon. A nice cool glass of Prophet’s Rock ‘Rocky Point’ pinot gris rendered my meal a fait accompli. Spoil mum on Mother’s Day with Philip Johnson’s divine three course lunch for $85pp.

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King Arthur cafe

NEW Farm’s newest arrival on the café scene is the King Arthur on 164 Arthur St. From the creators of Merriweather in South Brisbane, comes this newbie with a focus on locally sourced sustainable produce and ethically sourced meats. Their menu is top-heavy with slightly gamey options such as roasted duck with fig, blue cheese and homemade flatbread and slow cooked goat with oregano and tomatoes. Breakfasts are their specialty and you won’t find anything a commoner would eat on King Arthur’s menu. Try the quinoa and chia porridge with cocoa nib gingerbread and figs or locally caught pilchards to warm your cool mornings.

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THE Grill’d burger has become quite famous for being fresh and delicious. Now they offer a few extra options with a new low-carb Super Bun which is gluten, dairy and grain free. It’s proving very popular among the ‘carb conscious’ with less than 9g of carb. Add a side helping of seasoned zucchini or sweet potato chips and it’s one step better. Present your Judith Wright Centre performance tickets before or after the show and have two for the price of one deal at Grill’d Fortitude Valley, 461 Brunswick St.

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Wonderful Wunderbar

THIS bakery and bistro on Vernon Tce is a German bakery by day and bistro by night. The bar menu is chock full of European boutique beers and ciders and the wine list includes Austrian and German drops to accompany a range of gourmet pies, pretzels, arancini balls, cakes and pastries. Their specialty is ever present 11-inch German sausage - bockwurst, bratwurst, cheese kransky or spicy knackwurst served on a roll with sauerkraut. Polish off the meal with a gelato or German pastry.

Subterranean bar experience

HEYA is Japanese for room and it’s also now an innovative multi-venue micro bar precinct in Fortitude Valley. A wok’s throw from Chinatown, owners Andrew Baturo, Denis Sheahan and Paul Piticco have transformed this basement into a funky Asian alleyway. Inspired by a bar-hopping experience through the alleyways of Tokyo, Heya is a collection of intimate rooms with a live space featuring fresh new acts, house bands and Brisbane’s best DJs. With not one but two kitchens serving up pan-Asian street food, Heya sports four intimate specialty bars and plenty of cool nooks to settle in for the night.

Where Quality Food + Good Friends Meet! EXOTIC TEAS SOURCED FROM SRI LANKA QUALITY COFFEE FROM A BOUTIQUE BRISBANE ROASTER LOCALLY MADE TREATS INCLUDING GOURMET PIES, QUICHES, MUFFINS + BISCUITS LOOK OUT FOR OUR DAILY SPECIALS!

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Pixie’s Neverland

IT was Pixie’s childhood imagination that inspired her to totally change her life direction a couple of years ago from corporate ladder climber to the proud owner of her dream, the Lost Boys Cafe in Fortitude Valley.

community cravings by Alisa Cork

Pixie has her parents to thank for growing up believing she could do anything she put her mind to and for growing up believing in fairytales, which is possibly why she found herself completely unsatisfied by her corporate fashion job and yearning for something she really believed in. “I found myself disinterested the daily city commute, business attire, policies, procedures, corporate clients and sales targets,” Pixie said. “I realised that the beautiful unrealistic place filled with dreams and aspirations had become harder to find and I started dreading Mondays and looking forward to Fridays.” Refocusing her energies on her dreams using positive thoughts and

inspirational quotes, Pixie made the change from the 9 to 5, plunging headlong into what would be the first of several business ventures in Fortitude Valley. “There were a lot of tears and sleepless nights deciding if it was the right thing to leave my secure job of 5 years, but I did and I don’t regret it for a second,” she said. Pixie came up with the idea for Lost Boys as a result of wanting a place that had really good food – not just tasty but fresh, vegetarian, ethically produced and sourced and wherever possible, organic. “I wanted good food and drinks that didn’t hurt the environment.. a place that always tries its best to have a positive impact on people by encouraging positive change, thinking and action.” With very little money to fund the project, she soon found the startup capital she needed working 70 hour weeks for eight months straight, with very little down time. Over those months she researched, prioritised, learned as much as she could by making mistakes and finding solutions to problems she did not even know existed. She stayed focused and true to her dreams, writing Lost Boys across her bedroom wall to remind her what she was working so hard for. “I truly am a supporter of ‘do what

Pixie in her newly opened Tree House tapas bar in Bakery Lane. you believe in and believe in what you do’ and if you do what you believe in, I believe you will be good at it,” Pixie said. Since opening in mid-2014, The Lost Boys, Fortitude Valley and its trademark Neverland tree stretching across the eves and laden with fairy lights has gained momentum and popularity. It is no wonder, as the moment you enter, you feel transported to another time and realm, feeling like a child again. Pixie together with her father built and created the whimsical interior with its timber ramparts. It really feels like a

magical place. Pixie has since added two more businesses to her portfolio which are every bit as close to her heart as Lost Boys. The Tree House tapas bar adjacent to The Lost Boys, and Skull It Juice bar are both situated in the newly developed and opened Bakery Lane in Brunswick St. Pixie’s advice to others who want to make a change in their life is to “Dream big and don’t be afraid to tell people about it. The more you say it aloud, that little bit closer your dream is to becoming a reality and the more likely it is to come back to you.”

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THE Australian premiere of John Logan’s play, ‘Never the Sinner’, will be performed by Nash Theatre in New Farm on Saturday, May 9. The production, directed by Dan Lane, who also directed Nash Theatre’s award-winning production of The Laramie Project, is based on the true story of a thrill killing by two young men, brought to the screen in Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope. The play promises intense characters entwined in a passionate and intellectual relationship. Playing at The Brunswick Room at Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm, on May 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7.30pm, with matinees on Sunday May 17 at 2pm and Sunday May 24 at 6pm. Opening night tickets - Adults $25, Concessions $20, Members and Children $17.To book - phone 3379 4775, email: nashtheatre4@bigpond.com or go online: www.trybooking.com/120137

O’Chee’s local exhibition

RORY O’Chee, a talented Brisbane based photographer whose work is noteworthy, not just for his youth, but for the unique “outsider” perspective he brings to his photography is holding an exhibition ‘Australian Summer – Nature’s beauty - up close and personal’ at ART 101 Gallery in May. ART101 Gallery owner, Melissa Howard, said Rory, 16, was the most awarded junior photographer in Australia in 2014, with a string of wins and commendations at regional, national and international levels. Rory O’Chee was originally attracted to photography as a medium to express his creativity, since his fine motor skills are restricted by his Down Syndrome. Once he realised what could be achieved with the camera, Rory set about using photography to “tell stories without using words”, and with a strong desire to “tell the stories other people don’t see.” 17th – 24th May at 25 James Street or www.art101.com.au

villagesocials Patrons celebrate at Eves

Hogdson Lawyers

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HODGSON Lawyers have celebrated the opening of their new office on Brunswick st New Farm with a function at Mr Rush Café.

TWICE a year the Patrons of New Farm meet to hear how the community is being supported though their fundraising efforts. Fiona Hunt, William Sit, Andrea Stein, Vr Vicki Howard & John o’Byrne Brett Greensill, Fiona Hunt, with a painting kindly donated by David Hinchliffe.

Ismael Perez-Smith, Rob Glenday & Dominic Nguyen

Kerston Graham, Rachel Axon, Jo Costelow & Natalie Rowher

Colin Collins, Charmaine Henrickson & Jennifer Egan

Regan Baker, Emily Hughes-Johnson & Seth Peady

William Sit, Linh Ngo, David Tam, Shannon Chen, Kaylene Matheson & Allan Chay

Nina Lamprell with Lili Dyer

David Clark, Debra Fallon & Jennifer Lockley

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villagesocials International Fashion Revolution pop up event BRISBANE-BASED sleepwear label The Goodnight Society teamed up with 11 other Brisbane-based ethical brands to host a pop up event at LightSpace on 24 April for International Fashion Revolution day.

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Jo from Brisbane Threads and Savannah from The Thousands

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Elouise van Riet-Gray & PJ Knightly

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McGrath launch

THE local real estate industry welcomed John McGrath to New Farm recently with a breakfast at the Emporium to launch the new McGrath Real Estate office now open in Brunswick St.

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For more information, to discuss the current market, list your commercial property for sale or lease, please contact your local commercial area specialist Regan Baker - 0406 076 551 - regan@bakerpropertyqld.com.au

Current Exhibition

Tim Bladon & Grant Dennis

at Bosz Gallery

WILLIAM PLATZ William Platz is an American-Australian artist, educator and writer appointed as a lecturer in Drawing and Art Theory at Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. He publishes and exhibits regularly in Australia and the United States with recent work in the Body Politic show in Philadelphia, The International Drawing Annual (INDA8) and The Studio Research Journal.

Frank Inglis & Roderick ShunWah

May 19 - 30 Please join us for opening drinks with the artist. Friday 22, 6.30 - 8pm

Ph: 3358 5156

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Wade Greensill & Gina Shearer

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Our Auction Under the Stars event was a huge success in 2014. With over 300 people in attendance, 90 registered bidders and 298 bids, we successfully SOLD 12 from 13 properties under the hammer on the night. The one we didn’t sell, we sold the next day! This is our flagship event of the year and one not to be missed.

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Auction under the stars { Wednesday june 3rd, 2015 } Ray White New Farm will showcase a wide range of homes, apartments and townhouses. This auction event is hosted by Ray White New Farm at 612 Brunswick Street, New Farm from 6.30pm on Wednesday 3rd June 2015 (Registration from 6.00pm). Contact Ray White New Farm for more details about the event. Ray White New Farm is dedicated to producing the most exciting results for our clients in inner-city Brisbane. We invite you to be a part of a Ray White New Farm’s unique and exclusive Auction event. We offer an innovative and individual approach to selling your property. This is an exclusive and innovative event. Gerard’s Bistro will be catering on the night, which is something we are really proud of, as we love creating relationships with other local businesses and connecting with the community. The night will also be advertised in the Courier Mail, Village News and via social media, to ensure your property will reach maximum exposure, not only locally but across Queensland.

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Disclaimer: This information is being provided by Australian Property Monitors, Price Finder and MyDesktop (Ray White New Farm’s CRM System) based on settled sales as of 30 April 2015. It’s accuracy can not be guaranteed. Parties should rely on their own enquiries and Ray White New Farm will not be liable for errors or admissions herein.

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Architectural Brilliance on Teneriffe Hill NEW FARM, 4 BEESTON STREET

This Shaun Lockyer designed residence is an absolute triumph of design and liveability. Occupying a prime position in one of the most sought after streets in Brisbane, 4 Beeston Street is an immaculate home that will leave a lasting impression of lifestyle and comfort. Paying homage to timeless architecture and modern design, this striking contemporary conversion presents itself as a house that sits at the forefront of ultra-modern living.

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Elevated position in the heart of New Farm with breathtaking city views

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Master suite features beautiful cabinetry, voids and stone

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Ray White New Farm

Saturday, 16 May 2015, 11:00am On site, if not SOLD prior Matt Lancashire 0416 476 480

Vacant Land with Brisbane’s Best Address TENERIFFE, 7 TENERIFFE DRIVE Every so often in real estate opportunities present themselves that are so incredibly rare and valuable they turns heads across the city, state and country. 7 Teneriffe Drive is one such opportunity and it does not get any better than vacant land with two street frontages on top of Teneriffe Hill. A property like this offers a unique flexibility to build something truly special, on your terms. • Perfectly configured 445m2 block (17.5 Perches) • 12.1m frontage complete with two street access (backs onto Ellis Street) • Seconds from Teneriffe park with priceless views never to be built out • An increasingly rare opportunity to create your dream family home

Ray White New Farm

Auction Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 6:00pm In Rooms, 612 Brunswick Street New Farm, if not SOLD prior Matt Lancashire 0416 476 480 matt.lancashire@raywhite.com Josh Brown 0403 139 397 josh.brown@raywhite.com rwnf.com.au l 07 3358 0662

The Pinnacle of Design and Lifestyle TENERIFFE, 15 ABERCROMBIE STREET Pioneering design and a respect for timeless architecture, this striking architectural residence presents itself as a house that sits at the forefront of ultra-modern living. Offering an unbeatle location on Teneriffe Hill, every aspect of this home has been designed to complement the relationshiop between occupant and space. •

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Auction Saturday, 23 May 2015, 1:00pm On Site, if not SOLD prior Matt Lancshire 0416 476 480 matt.lancashire@raywhite.com Karla Lynch 0447 384 908 k.lynch@raywhite.com

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Stunning Family Home in New Farm’s Most Liveable Corner NEW FARM, 81 OXLADE DRIVE

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This elegant & classic renovated Queenslander is perfectly positioned on the corner of two of New Farm’s most prestigious streets Oxlade Dve & Moray St. This home is the ideal balance of contemporary chic & family practicality. The blend of yesteryear features & contemporary tones complete this wonderfully large home. Position, privacy & space, the benefits are many. Situated immediately across the road from Merthyr Park, Boardwalks & the Brisbane River it is only 5 minutes’ walk to New Farm Park & City Cat Ferry’s. You must inspect to fully appreciate the gem of an opportunity that this property represents.

Saturday, 30 May 2015, 10:00am

Ray White New Farm

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On site, if not SOLD prior Scott Darwon 0401 151 090 scott.darwon@raywhite.com Ivo Kornel 0412 301 439 ivo.kornel@raywhite.com

Top Floor Oxygen’ Apartment with Striking Views Spring Hill, 136/170 LEICHHARDT STREET Oxygen apartments are ideally located just a short stroll from the Queen Street Mall and close to all that Brisbane CBD has to offer as well as Brisbane’s best schools and hospitals. This renowned complex offers a quality of life that is unsurpassed. Located on the top floor and offering beautiful city views, this two bedroom apartment does not disappoint.

SALE $459,000 SAM MAYES 0402 094 553 sam.mayes@raywhite.com raywhite.com/ 1295546 07 3254 1022

3 Bed + Study - Vacant & Must Be Sold New Farm, 222 Harcourt Street

A true original workers cottage, this spot is the heart beat of New Farm & based on position alone it’s hard to ignore the sheer possibilities of what this house has to offer. When it comes to originality, this charming home sits head & shoulders above anything of its kind. Work is clearly needed, it’s obvious that an opportunity to own a cottage in this superb location is a once in a lifetime opportunity. This home is ready for your imagination to run wild, so bring along your builder & architect & hit the ground running with what will be an incredible opportunity to own one of the best positioned cottages ever to be put to the market.

Ray White New Farm

SALE $899,000 Scott Darwon 0401 151 090 scott.darwon@raywhite.com Ivo Kornel 0412 301 439 ivo.kornel@raywhite.com

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$585 p/w STUNNINGLY MODERN APARTMENT 33/125 Bulimba St, Bulimba, QLD

SOPHISTICATED, FULLY FURNISHED APT 24/89 Lambert St, Kangaroo Point, QLD

Surfs up… don’t miss the set $1900 p/w STATEMENT SKYHOME 12 Victoria Terrace, Newstead, QLD

$600 p/w BRAND NEW TERRACED APARTMENT 2/57 Annie St, New Farm, QLD

Like most Brisbanites I spent much of April rejoicing the fabulous traffic conditions due to school holidays and so many locals leaving the city to hit the beaches. When you hit the coasts as a travelling ‘real estate tragic’ there’s always the mandatory walk past the local agents window, the collection of some brochures, a couple of cheeky open house’s and finally the idol discussion over crumbed snapper about the merits of buying a place at the coast. Brisbane properties, like most capital cities on the Australian east coast, is experiencing strong market conditions off the back of buyer competition. These buyers are fuelled by confidence due mainly to low interest rates meaning more affordability and in some cases positive returns. But this wave of confidence is only slowly starting to build on our coasts, certainly hasn’t picked up that much speed and isn’t looking like breaking anytime soon. Over the past couple of years I have kept my eye on 3 coastal lifestyle locations: Noosa to the north, Point Lookout on the island and Currumbin on the South Coast. Here’s a couple of facts from 2014. In those markets in the price range of $400k - $550k Noosa had 60 sales, Currumbin had 23 & Point Lookout had 4 for the year. It surprises most people to know that well located and good yielding properties sell in these areas in that price range. Especially when you consider that this month the first of the banks announced a 3.99% locked for 3yrs interest rate! So whats available in these markets today? Has it all dried up (I hear you ask eagerly)?!? Here is what’s available in that price range today, Noosa has 52 properties, Currumbin has 14 & there’s 21 over on Straddie at Point Lookout.

$1600 p/w PANORAMIC BRISBANE VISTAS 3601/21 Mary St, Brisbane, QLD

MAGNIFICENCE IN MODELLO 202/584 Brunswick St, New Farm, QLD

$1200 p/w RENOVATED QUEENSLANDER 90 Dornoch Terrace, Highgate Hill, QLD

$580 p/w

$1200 p/w HILLTOP HAVEN 31 Small St, New Farm, QLD

When you look at the amount of property for sale in these markets today and compare it to the total number of sales over the whole of last year, you can see that there’s still plenty of opportunities available. But they won’t last. People are hitting these windows, opens and auctions every weekend and even more in public holiday season. So if buying a coastal property is on your long term bucket list it could be time to make some decisions. As you’re pouring the vinegar on your deep fried package of coastal goodness, consider that if a beachside abode is on your list that $500k on interest only at 3.99% is about $400per week. Now ask yourself ‘what did I just pay for the weekend stay?!’ Every real estate purchase should be considered a long term prospect, but many coastal properties are bought on impulse and are not put to work. If you’re going to buy ‘one day’ then getting on board one when prices are down, rates are down and competition is down sounds like the perfect set to me.

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6/120 Commercial Rd, TENERIFFE

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6/97 Moray Street, NEW FARM

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Our years of experience, proven marketing strategies and extensive Kangaroo Point New Farm 2 1 1 1 achieving Spectacular 180 Degree Views!database are Modern Courtyard Entertainer! record sales results for our sellers.

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614/100 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley 3 bed | 2 bath | 2 parking Auction

On-Site 23 May at 9.00am

Open

Sat 9.00 - 9.30am & Wed 5.00 - 5.30pm

Contact

Mark Lowrey 0412 462 592 Jake Mackay 0430 283 293 styleproperty.com.au

MAKE CHANGE WITH STYLE Jake Mackay knows how to enhance the potential of every sale. Moreover, he makes it his business to get to know each and every potential buyer and understand their specific needs. His intimate knowledge of the area and his keen eye for detail have seen him develop a loyal clientele who turn to him for intelligent advice. For astute market insight, call Jake today and make change with style. Jake Mackay | 0430 283 293 1300 766 960 | styleproperty.com.au

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213/584 Brunswick Street, New Farm

1/202 Bowen Terrace, New Farm

$550/wk

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12 Victoria Terrace, Newstead $1900/wk

388 Bowen Terrace, New Farm $1800/wk

$580/wk

$420/wk

“My husband and I were relieved when Karen and Nick contacted us as the New Business Managers for LJ Hooker New Farm. We had previously had Karen as our property manager when we rented elsewhere, and were very grateful for her dedication, warmth and helpfulness. Karen and Nick made the process of becoming landlords very easy and straight forward for us, they settled our concerns and helped us enormously. We recommend the team whole-heartedly.” - Recent Happy Investor

New Farm

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5/3 Welsby Street, New Farm

102/31 Bank Street, West End 2

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24 Terrace Street, NEW FARM

Classic Charm... in the heart of New Farm! Be prepared to fall in love at first sight! This superbly maintained and updated cottage promises spacious and stylish indoor-outdoor living, just footsteps from everything you love about New Farm! Offering the magic of yesteryear, with original features including high ceilings, stained glass windows wide VJ wall panels and hardwood floors. Convenience and liveability have never come in such a gorgeous package!

AUCTION

Date: Saturday 9th May Time: 11am Location: Onsite

Sonya Pascoe

0405 004 833

spascoe.newfarm@ljh.com.au

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82 Union Street, SPRING HILL 3

Quaint and quiet inner-city living This delightful, north-east facing cottage tucked in a quiet cul-de-sac location, offers traditional Queenslander character, modern updates and plenty of scope for future enhancement. Enjoy suburban space, peace and privacy to accompany the convenient city lifestyle; walking distance to the CBD, cafes, Boundary Road shopping precinct, transport, parkland and a choice of top schools (including St Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Brisbane Grammar and Brisbane Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Grammar.)

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Nobody does it better Glen Boyle 0431Glen 766 567 Boyle @ gboyle.newfarm@ljh.com.au @urlocalagent 0431 766 567

Agency opening shows confidence TV property judge John McGrath had opened an agency in Brunswick St, New Farm. At a breakfast launch at the Emporium Hotel, Mr McGrath spoke about his confidence in the New Farm and Teneriffe property market, telling the audience that he had considered his move into Queensland for John McGrath. some time. "I believe this is one of the pockets that is the fastest going ahead and, based on capital growth across Australia, we think this is the market to invest in," Mr McGrath said. Mr McGrath said the property market was starting to see growth but not as much as it would over the next few years. "People are coming to Queensland to take advantage of the value gap. The Brisbane story is strong and we are getting ready for the demand," he said. "We think the market is in overall recovery, but southeast Queensland is poised for growth."

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East Brisbane & Kangaroo Point’s leading property sales team. LD O S

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In the past 3 years Place Agents have sold more properties in Kangaroo Point and East Brisbane above $2m than any other agency! If you’re looking to maximise your property results call Simon Caulfield and his team today, the 4169 experts in houses, apartments and projects.

Place New Farm Number 1 Agent 2013/2014

1. 2. 3.

$4,300,000 (Place) $4,000,000 (Other) $3,400,000 (Place)

$3,375,000 (Place)

Kangaroo Point Number 1 Agent 2013/2014

Place Number 5 Agent Nationally

5. 6. 7. 8.

$3,350,000 (Other) $2,950,000 (Place) $2,940,000 (Place) $2,900,000 (Other)

9. 10. 11. 12.

$2,675,000 (Other) $2,500,000 (Place) $2,360,000 (Place) $2,330,000 (Private)

13. $2,320,000 (Private) 14. $2,150,000 (Other) 15. $2,135,000 (Other) 16. $2,025,000 (Place)

SIMON CAULFIELD

Licenced Real Estate Agent

0437 935 912

PLC-NF1404

SOLD New Farm

SOLD Fortitude Valley

SOLD Brisbane City

SOLD Fortitude Valley

SOLD New Farm

SOLD Newstead

SOLD New Farm

Over $100m in Sales for SOLD New Farm

SOLD Fortitude Valley

SOLD Brisbane City

SOLD Kangaroo Point

SOLD Brisbane City

SOLD Spring Hill

SOLD Brisbane City

SOLD Fortitude Valley

SOLD Kangaroo Point

SOLD New Farm

2015 SOLD Brisbane City

REIQ LARGE RESIDENTIAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR

SOLD Brisbane City

2015! SOLD East Brisbane

Fresh Cost Effective Marketing is Getting Powerful Results You will be surprised what Judy Goodger and her award winning team at Place New Farm can do for you. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking about selling your place, call our place. 3107 5111

SOLD Fortitude Valley

SOLD New Farm

PLC-NF1405

SOLD Fortitude Valley

“ A genuine , honest and results driven approach. ” - Aaron Woolard

aaron woolard place lead agent With the end of Financial Year fast approaching and sales results in 2015 going from strength to strength, now is the right time to re-assess the value of your property. Aaron Woolard has SOLD more properties than any other agent in the local area and is consistently achieving record sales results. He can help you achieve the results you are looking for.

If you’re looking to maximise the value of your property, talk to the leader in the marketplace. Call or SMS 0421 145 386 or via email aaronwoolard@eplace.com.au. No.8

2014

AUSTRALIA’S BEST MAJOR INDEPENDENT AGENCY

2013

AUSTRALIA’S BEST MAJOR INDEPENDENT AGENCY

Australian Real Estate Awards

2015

2012

2011

2010

2009

QLD LARGE RESIDENTIAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR

REIQ LARGE RESIDENTIAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR

REIQ Awards

SALESPERSON PLACE 2013/2014

Place Awards PLC-NF1406