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contents

issue 1 2013 Director’s letter

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DRIVEN Magazine is published

by Australian Traveller Media for Sime Darby Automobiles t/a Peugeot Automobiles Australia EDITORIAL Editor Tatyana Leonov editor@drivenmag.com.au Sub editor Megan Arkinstall

Peugeot design

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European design

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Australian design

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MEET THE peugeot DESIGNER Gilles Vidal

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Australian hotels Stays seeped in history

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Eat & Drink

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Fashion 28 10 of the best Luxe bags

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Gadgets 32 For the modern device aficionado Road test Peugeot 208 Allure Sport

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Art director Douwe Dijkstra ADVERTISING For all advertising sales enquiries, phone 02 9698 7072 Sales manager Alex Barnett abarnett@australiantraveller.com Account manager Nikki Gilmore ngilmore@australiantraveller.com Directors Quentin Long qlong@australiantraveller.com

All rights reserved. No material published in this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written authority. Every endeavour is made to ensure information contained in this magazine is correct at time of going to print and every effort has has been made to ensure to accuracy of the content. The Publisher and Peugeot Automobiles Australia accept no liabiltiy for any errors.

Unsolicited material, may be used

by DRIVEN, but no responsibility is accepted for lost manuscripts, artwork or images.

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Cover image by Richard FĂźrhoff

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Peugeot event report What’s been happening

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Celebrity profile Matt Damon

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Aboriginal art Understanding and collecting

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The Barossa Valley Exploring one of Australia’s oldest wine regions

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Northern Ireland A drive around this surprising country

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Spain 56 A road trip from Atlantic to Andalucia Photo portfolio Discovering Brilliant Vietnam

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What’s next for Peugeot 208 GTi legend returns All-new RCZ sports car and 5008

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Meet the Peugeot dealer Brett Robinson

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Pug & me Real life stories from Pug owners

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Facebook & Twitter

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Competitions & Prizes

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Drive me there

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director’s LETTER

Bill Gillespie Director, Peugeot

Hello and welcome to our first edition of DRIVEN for 2013. Here at Peugeot we’re all gearing up for what will be a very exciting year ahead for the Peugeot brand. There is so much coming up, including the launch of a number of all-new models, as well as model year updates on some Peugeot favourites.

In terms of all-new models to the Australian market place we have some exciting new offerings in the performance area with the launch of the all-new and highly-anticipated 208 GTi three-door model in July, as well as the new RCZ in June.

I’m sure many of you will fondly remember the iconic and revered 205 GTi model from the mid-1980s. Well, the new 208 GTi is designed to meet the needs of the 21st century hot hatch buyer whilst echoing back to the famous Peugeot hot hatches of the 1980s.

The 208 GTi will make its first public appearance at the Melbourne International Motorshow in late June this year, but prior to that launch we will be updating peugeot. com.au with interesting and exciting content – so log on, read up on what’s happening, and you’ll get access to the inside story on what we know will be another Peugeot hot hatch success story.

The RCZ hits our shores in June, and this beauty boasts a stylish new nose and impressive interior appointments with high equipment levels designed for the buyer that wants performance and luxury in a value for money package. The new RCZ will be available in Peugeot showrooms from mid2013 – head to peugeot.com.au for more information.

And in May the all-new 5008 will be launched with high standard equipment levels, such as satellite navigation, rear DVD screens, alloy wheels and optional leather, plus a seven-seat interior and high safety standards for the family buyer. The Peugeot 5008 will complement the impressive range

of family recreational vehicles such as the 4008 and 308 Touring – so take a trip to your local Peugeot dealer in May for a test drive.

We’re sure you’ll love our new 5008!

Yes, it’s a big year for Peugeot and you can read about these models and many other Peugeots in this issue of DRIVEN magazine… so come along for the drive. It’s a good one!

I’d love to get your feedback on this issue.

Email me at bill@drivenmag.com.au If your letter gets published on the readers’ letters page you may even win a prize!

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Around every corner there’s a different landscape.

Drive, walk, cycle, see.

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MAIL Send your letters to DRIVEN Mail, Australian Traveller Media, PO Box 159, Broadway NSW 2007 or email editor@drivenmag.com.au

THE JOYS OF DRIVING All who love to drive, anticipate and appreciate the opportunity to get behind the wheel and experience the joys of a winding road, magnificent scenery, good food and outstanding accommodation – your story on Waterfall Way had it all. It was a great incentive to start planning the next motoring adventure.

With the current high value of the Australian dollar it is tempting to consider exotic overseas destinations, but your story reminds us that there are many opportunities for the full sensory experience within easy reach and not always requiring extensive forward planning. Well done DRIVEN! Stephen Outram, Cammeray NSW ED: Thanks Stephen. Magnificent scenery and good food does equal a fantastic holiday – so I hope the Barossa cover story inspires you to travel interstate for your next road trip.

WONDERFUL WATERFALL WAY Thanks for sending me a copy of DRIVEN magazine. The magazine was full of wellwritten information on a wide range of subjects. The front page featuring Waterfall Way grabbed me. I live in Tamworth and my daughter lives in Coffs Harbour – so I’m a frequent traveller of the Waterfall Way. The coverage in the article – the features and natural beauty are spot on. It’s a very pretty part of the New England region.

The road itself is as interesting as the scenery. It is a main road but not overly wide and has quite a lot of tricky bits. It has straights, sweeping and tight bends, steep up hill and down hill sections, some go through high rainfall areas so can be slippery, especially in winter when frosts, ice and snow are present. And there is a fair bit of wildlife to watch out for at all times.

As a driver, I like it even though it is not very forgiving. That’s where the Peugeot 308 Touring Wagon weighs in. The 308 is as competent as they come in all conditions; the two-litre diesel with manual gear box makes short work of everything, especially when the wildlife jumps out from nowhere and you need to do something pretty quick.

It’s a 600 kilometre round trip, so we go down and back and we’ve still got plenty of fuel left.

Both the Moonbi and Dorrigo Passes are steep and windy with virtually no passing lanes. The rest of the road is mainly 100 kilometres per hour, but there is also a lot that is just under that. Some sections have speed restrictions due to the uneven surface of the road. So there it is from the drivers’ viewpoint – combine experience with a competent car and you have a really enjoyable, rewarding and safe drive!

Thanks again for the magazine and the opportunity for some feedback.

Alan Early, Tamworth NSW ED: It really was an amazing drive Alan, and it won’t be long till we’re back exploring out that way – it’s truly a stunning piece of road!

MORE RCZ PLEASE As a first time owner of a Peugeot, I was pleased to receive a copy of DRIVEN magazine. What a beautifully presented and lovely glossy mag with lots of good articles – even the ads were interesting! I have one comment to make. As the owner of an RCZ I was disappointed not to see dialogue or photos of this wonderful car. There was a small photo (page 36, ‘What’s Been Happening’) but that was it. I just love my white RCZ, which I bought in August 2012.

More attention to the RCZ please.

Jo Raven via email ED: Enjoy this issue Jo – there is plenty of RCZ coverage

DESIGN

Meet the Peugeot Designer BORN IN POLAND, and grown up in Toronto, Adam Bazydlo was inspired by the design industry after watching a documentary about a designer called Richard Sapper (most famous for his Tizio lamp).

Today he is a senior designer for Peugeot working in the artistic hub of Paris.

How would you describe your design style?

I design for Peugeot, so whatever I do has to be ‘Peugeot’. I always try to implement a good mix of proportions, form organisation and creativity. It’s a bit like being a chef in a big French restaurant – you have good ingredients and you try to arrange the tastes, textures and properties of each ingredient to have an exciting experience. The creativity is the surprise and delight element. So far I have desigend three interior schemes – the 508, the 208 and the HX1. Each one is very different, yet each is a Peugeot and each one has a different story to tell. The 508 is a stable, silent coocoon where everything is elegantly placed breathing decompression and zen. The 208 is a hot hatch, agile, slim, connected and energetic. The HX1 concept car is like a high-speed train or a Concorde, made for an intercity voyage in the luxury and comfort of a high-tech lounge.

How did you come to be a designer at Peugeot?

I’ve been a car designer since 2003, first working for Visteon as an interior supplier. I entered into PSA Peugeot Citroën as an intern in 2001, where I worked on the interior of the Peugeot 107, Citroën C1 and Toyota Aygo city car triplets. I must have done a good job because three years later they gave me a call with a proposition to rejoin the team full time.

Where would you place Peugeot in the industry?

Peugeot, especially Peugeot design, is a very exciting place to be. Not only are we based at the door step of Paris – a cultural mecca, but also its a small yet cosmopolitan and vibrant team. I think this energy is visible in the projects that we do.

Peugeots are fun to drive, they have a personality and a touch of French elegance. I don’t think they are just cars that take you from A to B, the road is more exciting then the destination... at least I hope so !

Where do you get your inspiration for designing new concepts and predicting trends?

Trends are a result of an evolving society. When a group of people decide to do something at the same time we call it a trend. This is why, as a designer, keeping an eye on what’s going on around you is important. In order to predict or drive a trend you need to think how to respond to the needs that our society has. For example Peugeot 208 is a perfect small car for more and more congested cities; its sporty, comfortable, efficient and chique.

Peugeots are a mix of motion and emotion – what is mechanical but has a soul – practical yet exciting.

Peugeots will always be elegant, athletic, sculpted, efficient and enjoyable

How does the Peugeot design approach differ from other car companies?

Peugeot is a company that precedes cars.

Originally a family business, today Peugeot is a business with a extensive heritage of design and manufacturing. This history brings out certain principles that make our products more essential. One such principle is that Peugeots are efficient.

They are thought out, well proportioned, contemporary and don’t produce any unecessary noise.

How do you start your projects?

I start with a white page and a pencil crayon. I like to start from the basics and I like to draw. The inspiration can come from anything really... it really depends of the moment.

Is there a designer or design school that you most admire (non auto)?

Where do I start ? I admire all creative work – anything from well-known designers like

Zaha Hadid and Marc Newson, to Dave Keune and Jean-Marie Massaud, to schools like the Design Academy in Eindhoven, to painters like Victor Vasarely, to futurists like Syd Mead. I often visit antique stores and look at work that has been done by artists and craftsmen of the era. It’s amazing how much creative interesting work there is out there!

How have the trends changed over the years? What are some of the trends you expect to see in the foreseeable future?

I think people today like honest products, there is less marketing, more recognisable value and above all character. I believe this trend will continue.

What is the design philosophy behind Peugeot? Tell us a bit about the nature of the company and what people can expect.

This could take some time so I’ll try to keep it short. Peugeots are a mix of motion and emotion – what is mechanical but has a soul – practical yet exciting. It’s a car that serves us and we enjoy driving it. Remember the principles I mentioned before? Peugeots will always be elegant, athletic, sculpted, efficient and enjoyable.

What precautions do you put into making your pieces environmentally friendly?

In the case of the 208 we have made it much lighter then its predecessor, and we also used more recycled materials. By rethinking driving, we made elements like the steering wheel smaller, we got rid of a lot of buttons and put in a touch screen, we used new

What is your favourite element of your own design and why?

My eco house because it really works!

technologies and new generation of engines.

In general we optimised the car to be lighter, therefore more fuel efficient, and therefore more eco friendly – and more fun to drive.

Motion and emotion!

What is your future vision for Peugeot?

Peugeots will always have a soul.

What has been your most memorable experience since working in the car design industry?

Teaching design classes at a local design college. It’s a real pleasure to be a mentor and see your students make it.

If you were not a car designer, what would you be?

A cuisine chef.

What’s the best thing about life right now?

Becoming a father. D

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Who is your role model and why?

The guy who invented Espresso, I can’t live without it!

FROM ABOVE: THE DESIGN TEAM IN PARIS. INTERIOR SKETCHES ARE PART OF THE THE EXTENSIVE DESIGN PROCESS INVOLVED IN PRODUCING A PEUGEOT.

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EXQUISITE! I have just finished reading your magazine from cover to cover and found it very interesting. Beautifully presented with highquality articles and the design features were just exquisite! Far from a boring car magazine for the boys! Great job! Very impressed! I’ve got one suggestion. I’d love to see the Southern Highlands in New South Wales covered sometime. The area is only one-and-half hours from Sydney, but is breathtakingly beautiful and has a lot to offer. It abounds with national parks, and about six of New South Wales’ most amazing waterfalls, as well as The Illawarra Fly, which is the only cantilevered tree-top walk in New South Wales; a 500-metre suspended walkway with a 45-metre tower that gives you a wide-sweeping view of the coastline and a look into the rainforest from above. Exhilarating! I should own up that I live there (as well as Sydney), but should also say that everyone who comes to visit me is always very impressed with the area.

Thank you for the effort in creating a truly worthwhile car magazine.

Rose Kluve, Robertson NSW ED: We’re glad you enjoyed the issue and there’s plenty of beautiful design in this issue too. And of course we will keep the Southern Highlands in mind – we are very lucky to live in a country with so many beautiful drives!

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Designed for Pleyel, the Peugeot Design Lab piano revolutionises the conventions of the musical world. It is an emblematic product that demonstrates Peugeot Design Lab’s first co-branding work with an outside client. The lowering of the mechanics allows the aligning of the piano’s cover and keyboard, and for the first time in the history of the piano, the audience can see the artist play from any viewing angle. This shows off the pianist’s hands and creates a higher level of interaction with the audience. Its soft and structured silhouette takes the look of the streamlined hull of a competition sailing boat. And with its sculptured surfaces and aerodynamic look, the piano has a slender appearance and is resolutely revolutionary.

Peugeot Design Lab With design studios in Paris, Shanghai and Sao Paulo, the Peugeot Design Lab team create products and concepts that exemplify both form and function. Here we bring you the latest creations from the 2012 Paris Motor Show. peugeotdesignlab.com

Shaped using raw materials, this supercar known simply as Onyx, has been created by enthusiasts who have drawn their inspiration from the world of racing. With its midmounted V8 engine, Onyx propels admirers in a world of high performance, controlled at all times through a cockpit with intuitive

This herb grinder concept was inspired by the mythical Peugeot coffee mill and created to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Compact in size, it has a full, smooth and refined form, with sensual curves rather than sharp angles, creating a timeless and practical design. Operation of the mill is by a crank, connected by an easy circular motion directly to the cutting system. The mixed herbs are served directly into the main container. The presentation is beautiful and fresh, with the aromas preserved, and cleaning the components is a simple task.

instrumentation and controls. Beyond its breathtaking beauty, it explores the application of new, primary materials to take efficiency even further. The unique sculpted shape, the extremely aerodynamic lines, and its supercar performance, make Onyx the concept car of the century.

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European design

meet the designer Jean-Marc Gady is an emerging figure in French design with expertise spanning set design, product design, interior design and merchandising. His portfolio includes Apple, Baccarat, Chanel, Christofle, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Moët & Chandon.

The huge 60 centimetrewide Etch Web light by Tom Dixon (tomdixon.net) is a stainless steel angled ball, created through a process of digital photo-acid etching.

Designed with an open structure to cast moody shadows when lit, the pentagon shape is repeated 60 times across the body to create a total sphere that encompasses a halogen bulb within it. Available at dedece.com

What inspired your interest in design?

I have always loved objects but didn’t start to design until after my advertising studies.

Advertising taught me the power of the image and how to answer a brief, so I was already involved in creating, but I lacked the actual object in 3D; something I could hold in my hands. I turned to design and discovered a passion that is still governing my work today.

What future design trends do you foresee?

Technology will be everywhere, but well hidden and discreet. Crafts are also coming back into fashion – people are getting fed up with over consuming bad-quality products, and desire real things made by real people.

For me, the merging of these two facets will be crystallised into very rough and natural products, full of invisible technology.

Whose work do you admire?

Designers who are able to create strong universes and inspire others for decades – Charles and Ray Eames, Philippe Starck and Patricia Urquiola are good examples.

What makes France unique as a design hub?

France has a strong past of decorative arts, and even if young designers are working in reaction against it, they can’t help but be extremely sophisticated in their graphic and sculptural approach. Most students are taught how to make up their mind before holding a pen, and to sketch before generating a 3D image on the computer – a perfect mix of tradition and contemporaneity. jeanmarcgady.com

Jean-Marc Gady’s Kago is a seating set inspired by the Japanese palanquin made with woven bamboo.

Contemporary and comfy, the refined light beech structure of this armchair demonstrates Jean-Marc Gady’s style and design expertise. Composed of a chair, an armchair and a bridge, the Kago collection is available in a variety of coatings and colours. jeanmarcgady.com

Italian designer and design director of Emmemobili, Ferruccio Laviani (laviani.com), was inspired by natural forming icicles when creating this striking table. This hand finished metal version comes in either a round or oval shape with a solid aluminum base shaped

by CNC milling. Wooden version is also available.

Available at fy2k.com.au

words by tatyana leonov; images courtesy of suppliers

How would you describe your design style?

When I look at my creative production, I see stories, not a linear style. My creative process defines my working style, but if I had to narrow it down to words I’d use femininity, poetry, elegance, dream and rarity.

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australian design The team at Walter G search high and low to create highly unique oneoff pieces. They find old water vessels in the Jodhpur desert in India and work with restorers to scrub, dust and welcome the relics to a new lease on life. For lamp shades, like this quirky cute Turban Doughnut Lamp, they travelled around Rajasthan collecting vintage turbans. walter-g.com.au

meet the designer Andrei Davidoff is a Melbournebased ceramic designer and maker, fast gaining recognition for his unique and functional creations.

The Obelisk Sofas by Ross Didier represent the modernist ideal of ‘form follows function’ with a futurist slant. The conventional typical sofa idea is interplayed with a twist, the end result offering a striking angular facet. And yes, they are super comfy thanks to thought-out ergonomic design and heaps of personal space. Nice! didier.com.au

Cross-cultural experiences shape your design outlook but how are the pieces uniquely Australian?

Australia is a country where these cultural exchanges and interactions of ideas take on new forms and influence design. Most of us have a hybrid identity of some kind, or aspire to certain aspects of a culture. I’m based in a city where these exchanges take place but spend a lot of time in the Snowy Mountains and Monaro plains. That big sky country seeps into my work; I may see a particular line in the horizon or a granite boulder or r iver pebble. Clay is very receptive in channelling these organic lines – it’s mud.

All my pieces are made from Australian porcelains and clays.

What design trends do you foresee?

The value of good design. With long-lasting quality products people are more inclined to repair them as an emotional connection has been built. This is especially evident when natural materials are used – leathers, timbers, metals…

Is Australia a unique design hub?

Australia is in a unique position for innovation as we have such diverse ecosystems and are distanced from the rest of the design community. Our design education system is world class, you only have to look at the number of awards Australian students receive internationally. We are the only nation to win the global James Dyson award (the most prestigious Student Industrial and Engineering design award in the world) two years in a row. andreidavidoff.com

words by tatyana leonov; images courtesy of suppliers

Andrei Davidoff’s wheel-formed ceramics are inspired by a restrained notion of landscape. These vessels feature oriental smoke-curl brushwork evocative of calligraphic paintings and invite quiet reflection. Made from translucent Australian porcelain, each piece is robust enough for daily use and is unique in its visual and tactile qualities. andreidavidoff.com

Describe your pieces.

I make wheel-formed ceramic tableware that is inspired by Japanese aesthetics and a Scandinavian design sensibility. Ceramics is a traditional craft; I often use an unpowered kick-wheel and make my own glazes. My pieces reference landscape in a restrained way – either through form or Eastern, smokelike brush strokes.

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Meet the Peugeot Designer Gilles Vidal’s projects during his tenure speak volumes about his ability and, being appointed as Peugeot’s design director in January 2010, he continues to define the Peugeot identity in an even more senior capacity. His awards include the Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award: Citroën C-Métisse (2006) and the Louis Vuitton Classic Concept Award: GTbyCitroën (2008).

How did you come to be a designer at Peugeot?

I started my career at Citroën in 1996. Jean Pierre Ploué, now director of design for the PSA group, asked me to move to Peugeot in 2008. I became the design director for the Peugeot brand in January 2010.

Where would you place Peugeot in the industry?

Peugeot is one of the oldest car brands in the world. Peugeot started with tools and coffee grinders in 1810 and forged an image of innovation, quality and reliability.

Peugeot started to build cars in 1890, around the same values, and today Peugeot is benefiting from this long and rich history.

We are building our future on the root values of the brand.

How does the Peugeot design approach differ from other car companies?

As the automotive industry shares more and more common constraints (shock regulations, safety, reparability, aerodynamics and so on), it is very important to have a very specific and identifiable design language. We are developing design themes around the notions of ‘motion’ and ‘emotion’ – words which would translate in terms of design as ‘motion’ (visible technologies, dynamic stance and lines, precision of lines and details) and ‘emotion’ (attractive sensual shapes, lively technologies and exciting details). All this could translate into an ‘athletic design’.

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THE ONYX CONCEPT CAR

How do you start your projects? Where do you draw the inspiration?

Inspiration comes from everywhere – from architecture, nature, fashion, industrial design, art, even dance or music.

Imagination and creativity are fed by everything surrounding us. Part of our work is ‘brand design’. We define what our brand stands for, what its values and its philosophy are, what could be the translation of all that in terms of aesthetics. A new project starts already with all that in mind, and yet with a blank sheet of paper.

How would you describe your design style?

My design style would be a balanced mix of fresh innovation and controlled elegance.

Do you follow upcoming trends?

Designers don’t predict trends but create them. Along with years and experience, I have realised that some trends appear almost everywhere at the same time, without being actually initiated by someone in particular. It seems that there is ‘something in the air’ – or more realistically things happening in the world that initiate other things.

Is there a designer or design school that you most admire?

Both Patricia Urquiola and Marcel Wanders.

How have the trends changed over the years? What are some of the trends you expect to see in the foreseeable future?

The obvious big trend is environmental,

polluting factories. The recycling in turn then also becomes easier.

Peugeot’s future is about raising the quality standards to very high levels, about innovative concepts and fresh, creative design, with perfect execution. with a more morally concerned approach of design and creativity. It is a huge subject, which would be worth a few pages…

What precautions or thoughts do you put into making your pieces environmentally friendly?

Many pieces in a car are either made of recycled materials or are recyclable. We are working on a new approach to materials though, where we display a new vision for high-end, premium cars. In the Onyx concept car we used raw basic materials, such as felt, compressed newspaper (called newspaper wood) or copper. The idea is to leave the material as raw as possible, with almost no confection work, in order to drastically shorten the building time and have less

What is your future vision for Peugeot?

Peugeot’s future is about raising the quality standards to very high levels, about innovative concepts and fresh, creative design, with perfect execution. We want to develop design solutions that express the values of the brand, the technical innovations that we will give to our clients that instantly express the experience people attain with our cars.

What is your favourite element of your own design and why?

More than a single element, it is what I call global brand design. A brand needs to be designed just as much as its products, and this is just as important as successfully designing a single car. So to answer the question clearly, I would say it is my ability to actually do global brand design.

What has been your most memorable experience since working in the car design industry?

There are so many! Driving around a track at 200 kilometres per hour with a one-off concept car was pretty amazing!

If you were not a car designer, what would you be?

A graphic designer or an illustrator.

What’s the best thing about life right now?

My 10-month-old son. D

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Australian hotels with a history The hotel in the early 1900s

Exterior of Hotel Windsor

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Hotel Windsor, victoria

From glitzy, glam hotels to blissful boutique stays and remarkable structures; Australia is full of historic hotels and each and every one provides a different kind of travel experience. These one-of-a-kind buildings vary greatly in size, era and what they offer. What they do have in common is a story. Here, Tatyana Leonov offers just a glimpse into four Australian hotels which have hosted and witnessed the development of our land.

The Hotel Windsor is older than The Ritz and Savoy hotels in London, Raffles in Singapore and The Plaza in New York.

In 1883 shipping magnet George Nipper built his magnificent dream, then known as The Grand Hotel (designed by acclaimed architect Charles Webb). Only three years passed before it changed hands in 1886 to a lad named James Munro, a temperance campaigner. He had big ideas – he burnt the hotel’s liquor license and changed its name to the Grand Coffee Palace. But by 1897 the hotel began selling alcohol again.

In 1923, the hotel was once again renamed, this time to The Windsor in honour of a visit from The Prince of Wales.

Today the hotel is a historic landmark.

The Grand Ballroom, along with all the remains from the original building, including the grand staircase are heritage listed (since 1980).

It is and always has been the hotspot to stay in Melbourne. Newlyweds book in

their wedding night at the hotel months in advance, locals recommend it to interstate and overseas visitors, and the list of notable guests is long. Vivien Leigh, Sir Robert Helpmann, Katherine Hepburn, Gina Lollobrigida, Lauren Bacall, Gregory Peck, Muhammed Ali, Meryl Streep, Daniel Radcliffe, Kylie Minogue, Barry Humphries, plus a long list of Australian Prime Ministers are just some of the glitterati who have stayed a night or two over the years.

The hotel is known as the place to be if you’re into scones and tea (plus a bunch of other sweet and savoury delicacies). In fact, in 2010, The Hotel Windsor served its two millionth afternoon tea.

This year, The Windsor celebrates its 130th birthday, and although it’s undergone several changes and revamps (the major extensions being in 1888 – five years after the hotel was built – and then again in the 1960), it’s still an emblematic structure.

111 Spring Street, Melbourne Victoria.

03 9633 6000. thehotelwindsor.com.au

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Harbour rocks hotel , new south wales

The lobby of Harbour Rocks Hotel

Exterior of Harbour Rocks Hotel

In 1887 George Evans, a local lawyer, purchased a block of land in The Rocks and designed a three-storey structure divided into four sections (to make leasing it easier).

A dozen convict carpenters and 16 hired men began laying down bricks and sandstone, and in its first instance, the construction housed a wool store. As the decades wore on a bunch of colourful characters took up residence in what became known as the Evan Stores, but by the mid-20th century it was in a state of disrepair. In 1973 a local art collective, known as the John Ogburn Studio Club, took up residence and renamed it the Harrington Street Gallery, home of many local artists.

In the 1960s the revitalisation of The Rocks precinct began, and in 1989 the original building was transformed into a boutique hotel, eventually renamed as the Harbour Rocks Hotel. An extensive recent refurbishment has seen the building stripped back to its foundations, exposing its original sandstone and brick walls and its former working cottages. The finished result is a striking fusion of raw elegance, which blends old and new, featuring stunning European features throughout the building.

Following the redesign and refurbishment in April 2012, the Harbour Rocks Hotel joined Accor’s MGallery Collection, and today the 59-room property offers visitors the chance to experience the surrounding area while immersing themselves in the rich history.

Upon entering, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves are lined with tomes about the city’s past and present, including titles such as A walk in Old Sydney, Soul in the City and The Unauthorised Biography of Sydney. A section of the library is open to guests, parts of old maps of the area in the 1880s are framed and adorn each of the guestrooms, while at the Scarlett restaurant guests can dine on a Harbour Rocks Pie – a play on a dish early settlers enjoyed in the early days of the Sydney colony.

34 Harrington Street, The Rocks New South Wales. 02 8220 9999. harbourrocks.com.au

Superior Heritage Room

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design Woodbridge on the Derwent, tasmania Woodbridge is one of Australia’s oldest buildings, built by chief constable Thomas Roadknight in 1825 – that makes it 188 years old! Thomas Roadknight was jailed for shooting a servant soon after he built Woodbridge, and on his return (he was sent to Sarah Island) in 1831 he sold the building to George Lindley who used it as an academy for young men. A William Stanley then purchased it in 1833 and the building remained in the Stanley family till 1905. Thereafter the property passed from one owner to another and by 2003 it was a decaying mess.

Laurelle and John Grimely first noticed Woodbridge while holidaying in Tasmania in 2003, and were disappointed that such an historical house could be left in such a state.

In 2004 (again holidaying in Tasmania) they saw the property was up for sale, so jumped in to purchase, revamp and restore the hotel.

They consulted a German engineer who had experience with European castles, who

agreed that ‘the bones were sound’ and that Woodbridge could be saved. Thus began a two year project under John’s direction, and later won the 2005 Tasmanian, and later the 2006 Australian HIA Renovation of the Year Awards.

Today the hotel offers an authentic and boutique stay for guests. There are no reproduction antiques, no dusty drapes, no doilies. Original hallways lead to a total of nine rooms and suites, each with their own unique character. The functionality of each room has been cleverly designed to fit the flow of the building without compromising the integrity of the original mansion.

Woodbridge is situated on the banks of the beautiful Derwent River – and all rooms come with a lovely river view.

The name Woodbridge comes from the first (wooden) bridge spanning the Derwent River. The remains of the 1834 bridge and the bridgeheads (from the Victorian era and 19th century) still adjoin the Pavilion today.

6 Bridge St, New Norfolk Tasmania. 0417 996 305. woodbridgenn.com.au

Courtyard at Woodbridge on Derwent

One of the spacious suites

Cosy fireplace in ‘The Mansion’

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Exterior of Adina Apartment Hotel

Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury, south australia

Conference Cabinet Room

The historic underground tunnels

The Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury is one of the oldest and most historically significant buildings in South Australia – this is, after all, where Australia’s first gold coin was minted during the Gold Rush. Designed in 1836 by George Strickland Kingston, the foundation stone was laid in 1839 by Governor Gawler. He used the opportunity to proclaim Adelaide as the capital city of South Australia, finally laying to rest all the rumours and controversy going around about where the capital was to be located.

The population surge of the 1850s saw the historic Treasury building demolished.

It was then rebuilt over the course of 70 years to accommodate government offices.

During the 1930s Depression, the Treasury site was where the Beef Riots took place (the demonstrations rallied against the exclusion

of beef from food rations).

Restored today into an apartment hotel, the heritage-listed building features 80 apartments, all fit out with contemporary Italian furnishings. The historic exterior has been retained, and the charming garden courtyard that was established in 1840 is today used as a space for guests to relax with a drink or two (in the 1800s settlers slept in the courtyard as they queued for land grants).

The original 19th century sandstone walls, archways, cast iron column and famous underground tunnels provide a glimpse into the past. Further still, an on-site archaeologist discovered numerous historical objects including plates, cutlery, glassware and other treasures, and these artefacts are now on display in the Adina Apartment Hotel Adelaide Treasury’s lobby.

2 Flinders Street, Adelaide South Australia.

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eat & drink With Tatyana Leonov

Get to know

Heinz Beck’s Fagottelli Carbonara

serves 4

Ingredients Filling: 5 yolks, 60g pecorino cheese, 80ml whipped cream, salt, white pepper.

Fagottelli pasta: 160g flour, 80g semolina, 2 yolks, 1 egg, salt.

Veal stock: 1kg bones and trimmings of veal, extra virgin olive oil, 2 onions, 120g carrots, 1 stalk celery, 5 cherry tomatoes, 1 bunch rosemary, 10 shells white pepper, 3L water.

Dressing: 35g Roman bacon (Guanciale), 100g zucchini, 2tbs extra virgin olive oil, 25ml white wine, 50ml veal stock, 40g Pecorino cheese Garnish: Tellicherry pepper (Indian origin pepper, particularly suitable for this dish thanks to its distinctive aroma and particular fragrance).

METHOD 1. The filling: Beat the yolks in a double boiler and add the grated pecorino cheese to eggs (little by little). Add the white pepper, the salt, let cool and incorporate the whipped cream.

Put the mixture into a sac á poche (pastry bag) and keep cool in a refrigerator for 1 hour.

2. T he fagottelli: Mix the flour with the semolina, add the egg yolks (keep one egg white aside), one egg, a pinch of salt and water (enough to obtain a solid dough). Work the dough for a long time and form a ball; wrap it in plastic wrap and cool it in the refrigerator for one hour. Roll out the dough thinly and cut into 7cm squares with the help of a squared mould. With the help of a spoon, spread the filling over the dough and close it in the shape of a cigarette. Press the dough with fingers, fold and cut out the Fagottelli with a toothed wheel.

3. The veal stock: Cut the veal into small pieces; break the bones and put everything in a pan that can go in the oven with a little extra virgin olive oil. Put in oven at 190°C and brown until the bones and trimmings become gold. Remove from oven, drain the oil in excess, add the vegetables previously cleaned and chopped, the rosemary, the shells of white pepper and continue to cook for a few minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Cover the bones and the trimmings of veal with cold water and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 hours on low heat, skimming during cooking to remove the impurities that rise to the surface. Pass the veal stock through a clean cloth placed over a fine strainer.

4. The dressing: Cut the Roman bacon into julienne strips, dice zucchini and skip all in a pan with a little extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with white wine, bring it to a boil and add the veal stock.

5. Finally: Cook the fagottelli in abundant salted water, add to the sauce and whisk it with pecorino cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Then add Tellicherry pepper.

HEINZ BECK Three Michelin star chef, Heinz Beck, has been dubbed the Godfather of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine My favourite food in the world is pasta because the possibilities are endless. There are over 300 specific forms, and with the various sauce creations you can hardly get bored! My signature creation pasta is fagottelli carbonara, which is my take on the traditional carbonara. If I could invite anyone to a dinner party, it would be Pope Benedict XVI, Nicole Kidman, Andrea Bocelli, Al Pacino, Pelé, Nelson Mandela and Sophia Loren. It would be a conversational journey around the world with people from various fields. What a dinner party! My cooking philosophy is light and healthy with Mediterranean flavours.

I’m inspired by architecture, landscapes, art and the environment. The one dish I can’t live without is chocolate. My favourite is rustic chocolate from Modica in Sicily; it has a rough texture and a lasting taste – it’s not creamy like the Swiss chocolate. The culinary tool I recommend is Gastrovac, as it allows you to cook food under pressure and regulate the temperature when cooking and it keeps their nutrients and flavour. For fun I to go the beach for long walks on the sand.

Caffé Sicilia is serving four of Heinz Beck’s legacy dishes. 628 Crown Street, Surry Hills NSW. caffesicilia.com.au. heinzbeck.com

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Out and About Palings Kitchen & Bar, located on level one at Sydney’s glamorous Ivy, has got fresh food and delicious drinks covered. The kitchen has been created under the guidance of consultant Tim Pak Poy and head chef Christopher Whitehead, and offers something for everyone for a reasonable price – fresh deli options, heartier meaty dishes and salads made from luscious, raw ingredients. Save space for one (or a few) of the dessert items on offer – created by acclaimed pastry chef Lorraine Godsmark they are just divine! Americana-influenced cocktails served in cocktail carafes are designed to share – which is good as the desserts shouldn’t be. Palings Kitchen & Bar, level 1, Ivy, 330 George Street, Sydney NSW. merivale.com.au

One of Sydney’s most historic sites, the original pump station that powered the city’s first lifts, wharf cranes, wool presses and bank doors, is now a hot new bar – The PumpHouse at the Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour.

Eclectic furniture (think cow hide ottomans and luscious love seats), artistic lighting and alfresco-style dining and drinking areas have been incorporated into the space that makes the most of its industrial 19th century soul – all while oozing 21st century cool appeal.

The Pumphouse, Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour, 17 Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour NSW. pumphousebar.com.au

Fancy fungus Col and Sue Roberts established Lowes Mount Truffiere on their Oberon farm in 2002 as an ambitious ‘retirement’ project.

A forester by profession, Col has extensive experience in tree growth, which contributed to his interest and success as a truffle producer.

Sue and I started researching truffle in 2000, and planted the Lowes Mount Truffiere in 2002. Our first hunt was in 2006, and we found truffle on that very first hunt! Our most memorable hunt was one we attended in France and finding they ran their public hunt exactly like we do. Our favourite way to eat truffle is shaved fresh over hot food, which is how the chefs are showcasing them at InterContinental Sydney. We also love truffle over freshly-cooked vegetables – particularly corn or new potato. The entire ‘A Taste of Truffles with Lowes Mount Truffiere’ menu looks great. The truffle and egg dish featuring soft organic egg ravioli with twice cooked Berkshire pork belly and

eggnog puree is absolutely delicious and showcases an excellent usage of truffle. lowesmounttruffles.com.au Lowes Mount Truffiere’s Black Perigord Truffles are being showcased in a degustation menu at InterContinental Sydney as part of the hotel’s ‘A Taste Of’ series. ‘A Taste of Truffles with Lowes Mount Truffiere’ degustation will be available at the hotel’s restaurant, Cafe Opera, from 1-28 July 2013 for $85 per person, or $115 per person with matching wines.

InterContinental Sydney, 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW. 02 9240 1396; interconsydney.com.au.

5 things you didn’t know about truffles 1. France is the largest producer of truffles, harvesting up to 30 tonnes a year. At the end of the 19th century production was over 1,000 tonnes.

2. There are many different species of truffle but only a few are highly regarded by chefs for their aroma and flavour. The Italian White Truffle and the Perigord Black Truffle are the most sought after.

3. Only the Perigord Black has been successfully grown in Australia.

4. Dogs use their keen sense of smell to locate the truffles which are then dug up by the producers. Unlike truffle hunting pigs, the dogs don’t like to eat truffles and are instead motivated by the reward system of being given a treat upon discovering a truffle.

5. Pigs love to eat the truffle, so truffle hunters who use pigs often have missing fingers.

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Profiling the Parisian bistro experience Gallagher Hotels are famed for their innovative menus and good selection of wine, and Le Pub is the new kid on the block. Executive chef Ronny Ghantous, formerly of North Sydney’s The Union Hotel, has created a French Bistro food menu that’s got everyone talking.

What does true French dining mean to you?

True French dining means good food, a great atmosphere, and most of all a place to get together with friends and family to enjoy a great meal. It’s as simple as that.

Are any traditional French cooking methods used in the Le Pub kitchen?

We use quite a few different methods at Le Pub. We generally use ‘sous vide’, which is French for ‘under vacuum’. It involves cooking food in sealed vacuum bags in a water bath for extended periods resulting in amazing tender, flavoursome food.

Is there anything you do that is unique to only you?

We have a couple of unique dishes at Le Pub. The first is our lamb neck dish with shaved cauliflower, dehydrated peas and cauliflower puree. This dish is a combined creation from all the chefs here at Le Pub and is a must try.

The second would have to be to our award winning beef bourguignon pie. We turned this traditional French stew upside down and created a pub pie. It has paid off, as it is fast

BISTRO GITAN is run by three of Jacques Reymond’s children, all trained in Jacques’ kitchen along with the head and sous chefs.

The eclectic menu offers selections that are scattered with European influences from their travels, showcased amongst bistro classics. “Papa called us all ‘Gitan’s’”, they remember, so it made sense to come up with a menu that really captured their personalities.

Gypsy-inspired dishes include the piccata of chicken livers; an Italian base of fresh pappardelle pasta, tossed with seared chicken livers, button mushrooms and kaiserfleisch. The result is a little French with added flavours of balsamic, soy, mirin and sake – a perfect example of the blend of styles. Another dish to try is the sliced beef; it’s a take on the classic steak tartare but with crispy lettuce and a celeriac remoulade.

Bistro Gitan, 52 Torrak Road West, South Yarra Victoria. bistrogitan.com.au

becoming one of our most popular dishes.

What is your favourite region in France when it comes to food and why?

It’s hard to pick just one, however one of my favourites would have to be Burgundy.

Burgundy is known for its quality beef and red wine as well as the all-important Dijon mustard. It’s also where our awardwinning beef bourguignon pie originates from, so I can’t help but show the region some favouritism.

What’s your favourite dish on the menu and why?

The sous vide lamb neck. As the name suggests it is cooked sous vide which makes the meat very tender. We then pair it with a crisp cauliflower and pea salad alongside fresh quinoa in a port jus. The dish has a unique crunchy texture that just has the wow factor. It gets better with every bite and I would recommend it to anyone coming to Le Pub. Le Pub, Basement, 66 King Street, Sydney NSW. lepub.com.au

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5 minutes with Stephen Doyle Winemaker and co-owner of Bloodwood wines

Stephen and Rhonda Doyle planted the pioneering vineyard of Bloodwood wines in the spring of 1983, and the first vintage followed in April 1986. Over the last three decades, they have cared for and nurtured those original vines on their Griffin Road property in Orange. Today, in their maturity, they offer the best potential for the production of the highest quality, cool climate fruit, which is the enduring foundation of all our Bloodwood wine styles.

What inspired you to start a vineyard?

I suppose it really is a generational thing. My generation was more into doing things than ‘consumption’. (That word really annoys me.

From my rural background it sounds like so many pigs in a trough.) That aside, Rhonda and I are natives of North Queensland who fell in love with wine and its culture during the 1960s and decided to explore it at close hand. Orange became, after years of research, the detailed subject of that exploration. That was 30 years ago and we’re glad we came.

Why did you choose the Griffin Road location?

With its sunny north-easterly aspect and warm, free-draining gravelly soils, this quiet ridge of high country is a unique site in the Australian vineyard. Although Bloodwood is only seven kilometres from the city of Orange and 10 kilometres due north of the (hopefully) extinct Mt Canobolas volcano, our elevated, mass flow volcaniclastic sandstone derived soils are part of an isolated pocket of ancient Ordovician seabed at the northern edge of the Orange district’s fertile basaltic soils.

What does Bloodwood mean and how did the name come about?

When you barrel ferment red wine in new ‘white’ oak casks a little always overflows the bung. With the depth of our fruit colour, it looks like ‘blood’ has been spilt on the new wood. It’s a very powerful image in the artisan wine making community.

Can you tell us about your wine styles and the pairing with food?

We believe good wine is really food, and that it should be explored and enjoyed in the context of a balanced meal in the company of people you honour. And as with balanced, wholesome food, good wine treated with the respect and restraint it deserves, can add enormously to your enjoyment of the best things in life. With this in mind, Rhonda and I have taken up the challenge of producing a range of high-quality wines, which enhance almost every stage of almost any balanced meal.

What inspired the wine and food styling?

The site determines the style of each wine.

Crisp refreshing whites and medium weight reds with good balance between fruit and acid. Rhonda, who started F.O.O.D Week in Orange, has all the keys to Bloodwood wine and food matching. I should say that each wine reflects the vintage conditions it was created in so there is should always be some vintage variation around each wine

style. That makes the matching of food and Bloodwood wine an annual exploration.

What’s your favourite wine (and the meal you would have with it)?

Presently, it is our 2009 Schubert served with slow-roasted pork belly and Asian greens.

Although it is closely followed by our 2011 Riesling or our 2011 Big Men In Tights Rosé with Queensland mud crab, spicy crustacean bisque and green salad.

Are people able to visit your cellar door or is it all online?

While we have long had an active website, people interested in our wines can arrange a visit by contacting us via the web page (bloodwood.biz) or on 02 6362 5631 and we’ll find a time which mutually suits.

What’s next for Bloodwood?

Well, as Bloodwood is now 30 years of age we look forward to renewing contacts with all of our friends and newsletter customers and releasing some hidden gems from our cellar, which is currently being renovated, to celebrate the occasion.

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10 of the best A bag is an essential part of our lives in times like these. They make carrying laptops, iPads and diaries easier and more stylish. Here are ten of the very best everyday bags chosen by DRIVEN.

Why This bite-sized bag is perfect for a casual visit to the gallery. With a zip across the top you’ll never have to worry about something accidentally falling out while you’re on the go.

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2. Church Street Envelope Bag Brand Napoleon Perdis Why Only need to carry your phone and wallet? Do it in style with this envelope bag.

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3. Skater Tote Brand Gap Why Smooth grained finish with topstitching and top handles. Comes with a large interior compartment, which works great as a weekender bag.

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4. Red Marilyn Structured Leather Shoulder Bag Brand Raoul Why The classic credentials of this luxuriously smooth leather bag make it an intelligent investment for any style maven.

This clever arm candy can be carried both as a clutch or a shoulder bag giving you even more reason to invest!

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Brand Sophi Odling Why With its high quality cow leather and craftsmanship this bag offers a great handbag for all your daily needs.

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8. Every Day Carry On Brand After the Apple Why Have something to show your girlfriends on your iPad? This is a great sized weekend bag that is chic, but still casual enough to be worn to afternoon drinks or lunch with the girls.

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10. Hull Satchel Brand Elk Why A practical everyday style made from leather with cotton lining. Adjustable strap and secure zip closure at the top. This is a great bag for travel.

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6. Calfskin Leather Duffel Bag Brand Christian Dior Why This beautifully-crafted leather bag makes for an ideal getaway bag. With two side compartments, this bag makes it easier to separate and access all the important things.

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Gadgets 1. Asus Qube The Asus Qube is a Google-based TV media streamer. It’s capable of instantly transforming any TV into an online media centre using the Google TV platform. The Qube grants access to a multitude of online content – from online games and music, to movies and TV shows. asus.com.au

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3. Samsung Galaxy Camera The Galaxy camera integrates a 16.3 megapixel camera with smart features found with many of today’s smart phones as well as a 4.7-inch OLED touch screen. Using the Android Jellybean OS, you can use the Galaxy Camera to connect to the internet, share your photos with social media and edit photos on the fly. Sweet! samsung.com.au

lifestyle gadgets for device devotees Keep up in this hi-tech world with some of the coolest new and ultra modern gadgets around. These will keep you entertained, organised, and let’s face it… pretty occupied.

4. Sonos PlayBar The latest audio system from Sonos is designed to both complement and complete home HDTV solutions. Blasting high fidelity sound for movies, games and live concert sound. The PlayBar can connect to existing Sonos setups and is capable of streaming music via the internet, either by itself or as part of a larger system. sonos.com

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5. Lenovo Horizon Designed as a multi-user family entertainment system, the Lenovo Horizon takes a large vibrant touch screen and pairs it with Windows 8 OS to provide endless possibilities in entertainment. With thousands of apps available for use and the portability of a tablet, albeit a large one, the Horizon’s many uses are limited only by imagination. lenovo.com.au

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6. Sony MDR-1 Headphones A new offering in personal audio from Sony, the MDR-1 range of headphones are noise cancelling ‘cans’ that offer superb music reproduction coupled with cutting-edge design and an ergonomic, comfortable fit.

Designed for music lovers, the MDR-1 Range takes Sony’s headphone range to the next level. sony.com.au

7. Qlocktwo Wrist Watch

by Biegert & Funk A miniature companion to the wall-mounted Qlocktwo, the wrist watch features the same beautiful aesthetics in design and craftsmanship as its larger companion, and comes in brushed, black or polished stainless steel and leather. Available in multiple languages. qlocktwo.com

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8. Parrot Flower Power The design team at Parrot have come up with a nifty gadget for indoor plants that monitors factors such as sunlight levels, soil moisture levels and fertilizer, which can then in turn communicate with smart devices via Bluetooth with push notifications. Why? The interesting gadget lets inspiring indoor horticulturalists know how their plants are and when they need that extra attention... parrot.com

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the 208 evolution Peugeot’s funky hatch – the 208 – went on sale in October 2012.

The range-topping turbo-charged Allure Sport delivers the ride of your life.

Words Richard Evans

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The 208 Allure Sport is definitely going to muscle in on the heavily contended hothatch sector. Currently the only three-door offering in the 208 range, it features its own unique design – with distinctive sportier lines that make it stand out when compared to the five-door versions.

The side profile of the three-door takes its cues from the SR1 concept car – sculpted and hollowed out, like a lean sprinter ready to bust out of the blocks. The Allure

Sport has a great curbside presence. There are also subtle inclusions around the new Pug that nod back to iconic Peugeots of yesteryear. This may be a brand new car, but the pedigree of many 200s has gone in to making this one oh-so-special.

Looking over the car you are pulled back to the 1980s, and to probably the most recognisable Peugeot ever, the 205. The designers have worked their magic and moulded the lines from the quarter panel of the 205 in to the new 208. The three-door model also comes with a unique rear spoiler not available on the five-door models.

Pushing the Pug from 0-100 in 8.1 seconds is the rock solid 1.6-litre fourcylinder turbo-charged petrol engine. The 115kW powerhouse is the same plant as used in its Citroën cousin and both BMW and Mini offerings. The result of big torque numbers (240Nm) and dropping a kilo or two in the off-season, the new nimble and agile Allure Sport 208 will leave a smile on your face. All these figures look good on paper, feel great on the road, and thanks to the tuned exhaust, sound fantastic in your ears, but that normally means they hurt your pocket. A quick look at the governments Green Vehicle Guide (greenvehicleguide.gov. au) that looks at the environmental impact of cars shows that the Pug scores 5/5 – that’s the same as a Prius! With average fuel consumption of 5.8L/100km and CO2 emissions of only 135g/km. Nice!

When you get out of the city and can stretch the 208’s legs around a corner or two, the ride, although firm, is not by any means harsh as some hot hatches are. Another one of those nods back to yesteryear is the `glued to the road’ feel, and there is no denying that the 208 has it. Navigating through twists and turns with the newly-designed smaller steering wheel offers a huge thrill as the bends are eaten up by the 17-inch rims wrapped in 205/45 rubber. It’s interesting to note that Peugeot says the small steering wheel forms part of a completely reinvented driving position in the 208. Here, the 208 breaks the established codes to offer new driving ergonomics, better maneuverability, precision and a more intimate relationship with the vehicle.

When you first get behind the wheel it takes a bit of time to get your seating position right, but once set it’s a very comfortable place to be. The leather trimmed steering wheel and hand break coupled with the aluminum drilled sports pedals finish the cabin off with the refinement and detail you would expect from a leading European marque. Allure Sport models gain sport-specific interior trim, such as the leather-appointed sports seats, blue-lit instrument panel and glass roof-lining surround. Plus the steering wheel and instrument cluster are set at the

optimum angle for the driver’s field of vision meaning minimal time for your eyes to be off the road.

The seven-inch touch screen is clear and easy to read. It is also quite intuitive and easily navigated. Pairing your phone with the Bluetooth system is easy and the screen can be set a few ways to either show fuel consumption, trip details or music streaming. Peugeot took the bold step of removing the CD player altogether with the 208 – saying that with the way most people listen to music these days there was no need for it. Instead, the care has a USB slot and bluetooth streaming functions.

Priced from $26,490 plus on road costs, the range-topping model is packed full of equipment: cruise control, speed limiter, speed-sensitive power steering, rear parking assistance, one-touch power windows and anti-pinch feature, height-and-reach adjustable steering wheel, electrochrome rear view mirror, electrically-operated and heated door mirrors, electric folding door mirrors and rear side windows with darktinted privacy glass.

There are subtle inclusions around the new Pug that nod back to iconic Peugeots of yesteryear. This may be a brand new car, but the pedigree of many 200s has gone in to making this one oh-so-special.

Standard safety features include six airbags, stability and traction control, emergency brake assist, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, pre-tensioning front seat belts and automatic activation of hazard lights in an accident.

When designing the interior of the 208, particular attention was paid to making the car smaller on the outside, but bigger on the inside. The external dimensions have been reduced compared with the 207, yet rear space and boot volume have been improved. Rear knee room has increased by 5.2 centimetres and the boot is 15 litres larger than the 207, at 285 litres. This grows to 1076 litres when the rear seats are folded.

There is also a full-sized spare wheel under the floor.

With the all-new 208 it’s great to see that Peugeot has gone back to its roots and produced a car that embraces handling and performance – key parts of the brand’s DNA. The new model breaks the mould of conventional cars in interior design, but is still practical and functional for a three-door hatch. And to top it off – it’s looks great and is great fun to drive too. D DRIVEN 35

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Peugeot event report The PEUGEOT 208 was launched in dazzling style in late 2012 in collaboration with L’America under the direction of Australian fashion darling, Kym Ellery. After being welcomed by models adorned in L’America designs, guests were treated to an exclusive three-course menu at Fratelli Paradiso in Sydney’s Potts Point.

The union was the perfect fit for the two brands who represent the ultimate in sleek and stylish city living, perfect for the fashionista on the go. L’America showcased its fresh summer collection against the eye catching centrepiece of the event – a one of a kind L’America print wrapped PEUGEOT 208.

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What’s been Happening

The Peugeot Surfrider boat was being put through its paces for the Sydney to Hobart throughout November and December. Peugeot Automobiles Australia teamed up with the Surfrider Foundation and PoP (Protect our Playground) to tackle one of the world’s toughest yacht races – the Sydney to Hobart.

The yacht, a ‘Beneteau 45’, sailed under the name Peugeot Surfrider and was skippered by Nicolas Lunven. Peugeot sponsored the boat not only for the race but to highlight environmental concern as the PoP Crew team promotes ocean preservation by highlighting the problem of ocean plastics in collaboration with the Surfrider Foundation Australia. The Surfrider Foundation Australia is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of Australia’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education (CARE).

The Peugeot Surfrider crossed the line in three days, 20 hours, 15 minutes and 48 seconds to claim second in ORCi2 and third in IRC3 – a fantastic result!

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A few days later the Bondi Icebergs provided a picture perfect setting for Water Polo By The Sea on 4 January, the ultimate location for an evening of Olympic calibre water polo. Peugeot was the proud car sponsor for the event providing a fleet of Peugeot 4008s decaled with the Water Polo

By The Sea logo – just the thing for ushering the buff Aussie team to and from the game in style.

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The Australian men’s team the Aussie Sharks played a thrilling match against the International All Stars to a sell out crowd of Bondi locals, celebrities and sports stars.

The Aussie Sharks were victorious on the night and were grateful for the opportunity to play at such a high exposure event. After the match new and old fans alike were able to mingle with some of the star players over a cocktail or two, DJ tunes and of course those famous Bondi views.

Peugeot kicked off the motorsport calendar in February by entering the Bathurst 12-hour race. Team Peugeot RCZ entered two RCZs in the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 hour race from 8-11 February, 2013.

Peugeot is no stranger to the mountain having raced there in the 1992 12-hour along with other large factory teams. But in 2013, Peugeot Sport was the only factorybased team taking part on the mountain.

The two cars were driven by a mix of French and Australian drivers. The lead car was driven by French drivers Stéphane Caillet, Julien Rueflin and V8 Supercar driver Jason Bright. Behind the wheel of the second car was French driver Bruce Jouanny and Aussie drivers Andrew Jones and David Wall.

“Peugeot has a long history of involvement in motorsport and we are keen to rebuild that DNA in the brand,” said Peugeot Automobiles Australia General Manager Bill Gillespie.

“An event like the Bathurst 12-hour is a great toe in the water in Australia as it shows off the racing capability of the RCZ but also reinforces the reliability of the cars as well.”

And, Team Peugeot RCZ finished the event in an impressive position – first and second in their class.

At the end of the 12-hours, Car 21 (driven

by Jouanny, Jones and Wall) climbed a massive 20 positions from the start to finish 16th overall and first in the class. Car 20 was forced to pit during the race after a fuel tank issue lead to a tank change. But, the car continued on to finish the race and, after dropping to 36th position while in the pits, ended up clawing back to 23rd – an impressive result after being out of the race for an hour and a half. The RCZs competed in the new Invitational Class (I1) for cars up to 1600cc.

Peugeot was the car sponsor for the BOWL-A-RAMA event at Bondi in February.

The event ran for a week and featured the best skaters in the world. The fleet of Peugeots was used to transport athletes to and from the festival events while a Peugeot Expert Van was used for production.

Wild, rainy weather on the Saturday forced the event to be postponed, but Sydney weather once again turned on the

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charm for the Sunday event which saw thousands for people flock to the iconic beachside town to witness 17-year-old Pedros Barros from Brazil take out his fourth consecutive skateboarding title.

And, as DRIVEN went to print we were gearing up for our second year as Gold Sponsor of the French Film Festival. Now in its 24th year the Alliance Française French Film Festival returned in 2013 with 43 spectacular films.

Proudly presented by Peugeot, the festival, which is the biggest foreign film event in Australia, boasted an eclectic selection of the finest movies to emerge from France over the last 12 months.

The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival runs for the entire month of March across the country (and into April in some states) – watch out for the next issue of DRIVEN with pictures from this fantastic event. D

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celebrity profile

Matt Damon You say this is a great personal story but it also about an environmental issue. Is that a turn off to financiers? Do you think it’s hard to get it across to an audience that it’s about something more?

Yeah. We had a round of financing meetings and had a bunch of offers so it didn’t seem to put people off too much. I think if you haven’t seen it, it probably feels like that’s what the whole movie is about. But I think it’s a really nice, uplifting kind of procommunity story. I think that’s what they were really responding to.

Matt Damon, along with his Oscar-winning writing partner and childhood friend, Ben Affleck, has a history for political activism and he shows no sign of softening now that he is in his early forties. His latest flick is Promised Land, a drama that focuses on how a controversial industry technique that helps release natural gas, known as ‘fracking’, affects a community.

Damon stars and also wrote the script – with co-star John Krasinski – playing a gas company salesman trying to lease gas-drilling rights in Pennsylvania where the practice has become common.

Never?

No. I mean he knew… you know, we had talked about the script and we’d rehearse the scenes but, in terms of how he shot it, I would never deign to interfere with a master director. I was happy that there was a lot of the things that I was going to do that he did do. And then there were a couple moments of just pure brilliance that I hadn’t thought of and that was just really great. It convinced me that I should prepare every movie that I’m doing as a director and then go and watch what the real guy does.

What’s an example of something Van Sant just surprised and delighted you with?

The second day of shooting there was a shot we did. My character has gone to

interview by celebritext; words by a. coen

As well as writing it, you also planned to direct this movie but your schedule interfered and Gus Van Sant came to the rescue, so to speak. What is it like to see your ideas transformed by someone else?

Well I remember it from Good Will Hunting with Gus. It’s really emotional to take a script that you’ve put so much of your heart and soul into and suddenly you’re there and it’s being made right in front of your eyes. It’s a really great moment when that happens. I prepared for this one as a director, so it was also really instructive.

But I obviously never went to Gus and said, “You know I was thinking of a two-shot here.” I didn’t say anything about what I had planned.

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pitch one of these leases to a farmer who’s down on his luck, played by Tim Guinee.

He’s there with his little seven-year-old, beautiful, angelic-looking daughter. We go into the house to discuss this deal and Gus put the little girl at the kitchen table very prominently in the foreground. He gave her a colouring book – kids are great because if you give them a little task they just go right away and do it and they forget the camera’s even there. So the camera was pretty close to her and in the background of the shot you see her father with the land man – that’s what they called these guys that I play.

And the camera slowly starts to push in on this girl. There’s the next generation sitting there innocently and completely oblivious, colouring away dutifully in her colouring book while behind her back a deal is going down among the adults that is going to have huge implications on her life one way or another, positive or negative. It was just masterful because that’s a perfect visual expression of what’s going on. John and I, who wrote the film, never thought about shooting it this way and we were like, “Oh my God, that is a shot.”

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When your co-star, John Krasinski, worked with you while you were shooting We Bought a Zoo, he said you had all your daughters running around and he said a stranger might not realise that you were doing any work. What is it like to balance that kind of family life with what you do?

Well it’s been really challenging because I am a terrible multi-tasker and I always have been. I’m really good when I can focus on one thing at a time and having these four kids has been the greatest thing that ever happened to me. It’s also been unbelievably challenging at the same time. John is right in saying that if you walked into that room you would say, “There’s no way any work is being done right now.” I mean, these kids are climbing all over John – they loved John. But I’ve gotten much better at just managing my time and concentrating in bursts...

So for the roles you’re doing do you worry about the affect it will have on your kids? For example, the role you play as Liberace’s lover in Behind the Candelabra and Elysium with Jodie Foster, the big sci-fi movie you’ve been working on.

Elysium is very violent. I would worry about that film much more than Behind the Candelabra. Elysium is a hard rated R – but that rating is there for a reason. It’s to make sure that you know what you’re going to see.

So that kids don’t go to see it…

Little kids don’t go. And that’s obviously by design. Behind the Candelabra is obviously not age appropriate – my little ones would be bored to tears by any drama of adults

Is it true that to get a directing job you sometimes need to say, “I’ll star in it”?

Well, they know you’ll work for free – so it’s definitely a big part of the story. You can get your movie made easier if you’re in it because you’re saving the production a lot of money. And you know, it’s possible to do.

I mean Ben’s [Affleck] done it very, very well – twice now with The Town and now with Argo. Both those movies are fantastic! And he starred in them.

sitting there talking to each other. They don’t want to see it. But our fourteen-year-old will definitely see it.

You’ve been in this business now successfully since Good Will Hunting and the Coppola-Grisham movie, The Rainmaker. You’ve been nominated for Oscars. You’ve won an Oscar. You’re famous worldwide and you’ve got this tremendous body of work so far. What do you want at this point after being established, do you ever want to stop?

I couldn’t stop. I love doing this. And if I didn’t I would retire but I love it too much,

I’d still definitely want to direct. That is the Holy Grail… but you know, ideally it would be something that I didn’t star in because it’s much harder to do if you have to wear both hats. so that’ll never happen. It’s really fun for me and when I can do something like this [film], it makes it all worthwhile. This was great from the moment of inception. From the moment John and I were writing, sitting and laughing – all the way through to Gus coming on. The experience of shooting it was just fun. Gus is so great at creating an environment in which everybody can do their best work and feel like they’re contributing.

My work is a big part of who I am and I’m not the kind of person who could just go fishing, you know? I just never really have been built that way. There’s too much other stuff I want to do.

You didn’t have time for directing this film but is it important to you to take a step behind the camera?

I mean, I’d still definitely want to direct. That is the Holy Grail… but you know, ideally it would be something that I didn’t star in because it’s much harder to do if you have to wear both hats.

What is Ben’s take on directing?

Ben? We’ve talked about what he really wants, and he loves directing. He’s great at it, but he wants some great roles with great directors, for exactly that reason. He loves acting, and he’s a great actor, but he still looking for insight into how other people do it.

You once said, “I took these two or three projects with no idea that any of them would be successful,” and then you had three box office hits in a row. Do you ever think you need to do something different?

Or does is it just whatever comes down the pike?

It’s really whatever comes down the pike because that’s just too much maths for me to do, you know? And honestly, if young actors ask me, “What’s your strategy?” I just say, “If you have control over your own career, which is hard to get, the best thing to do is remove all the calculus and just follow the director – just take the director’s advice if you feel like you can play the role. But it’s all about working with the best directors, because it’s a director’s medium. And a great director can take a mediocre piece of material and make it great. And a mediocre director can take a great piece of material and make it mediocre. So always try to work with the best people that you can.”

I think Katharine Hepburn once said, “You need to redefine yourself every seven years to keep the public fascinated and give them something kind of new.” It’s remarkable to see actors like Alan Arkin, Judi Dench, Anthony Hopkins or Chris Walken, who have been going on for 40 years. How do you feel about making this transition from being the kid to mature adult roles?

Well, excited. Excited. And everyone you just mentioned is a real hero to me. They’ve all remained relevant and their work has gotten increasingly better because they’ve never repeated themselves. They do things differently with every single role. And that’s the great thing about being an actor – you have that chance. And as long as you don’t allow yourself to get pigeonholed and known for just one thing, then you can really do it all. That’s the goal. And you just can’t lose sight of that. D

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Collecting and Understanding Aboriginal Art

ABORIGINAL ART

VIVIEN ANDERSON has over 27 years of specialised experience in the field of Australian Indigenous art. After returning from London in 1985, where she produced music video documentaries, she became the manager of the Australian Aboriginal Art Gallery in Melbourne. Later she managed and directed a number of acclaimed contemporary mainstream art galleries in Sydney and Melbourne, before re-establishing her own gallery, Vivien Anderson Gallery, in Caulfield North.

Her Melbourne gallery represents a unique group of artists from remote desert communities, Arnhem Land art centres, as well as independent artists from Cape York and other rural and urban centres across the nation. Vivien Anderson Gallery was established to encourage and nurture Australian Indigenous artists to achieve success and recognition, particularly in the international arena through presenting exhibitions featuring gallery artists in the US, as well as regular exhibitions in Australia.

Vivien is a registered valuer for insurance and donations under the Tax Incentives for the Arts or Cultural Bequest programs for Australian Indigenous paintings, sculpture and textiles from 1900 to the present day. She is a member of the Australian Commercial Galleries Association and a current board member of the Indigenous Code of Conduct.

What is Aboriginal art?

Essentially, Aboriginal art is art through the visual language of Indigenous Australians.

They do not have a written language; everything is encoded in symbols and designs and drawings that help support narrative. These [symbols] tell the story of the ancestors that came before them (where to find food, how to find water, how to maintain the moral code) that would keep small, travelling nomadic groups intact over long periods of time. In the less nomadic, more stable communities that shared a more agrarian lifestyle, particularly on the south east coast of Australia, it helped them express themselves, express their religion and their philosophy of life. Issues of “who am I, why am I here?” are kind of encoded in Aboriginal art. Essentially it is a rich visual language.

How long has Aboriginal art been around?

It’s been around for thousands and thousands of years, but it is only from the early 20th century until now that there has been a broader awareness of it.

Very recently, for example, at the Sydney Olympics, there was a very large component of Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal art in the opening ceremony.

Is it possible to break down Aboriginal art into categories of traditional Aboriginal art and contemporary Aboriginal art?

Contemporary Aboriginal art emerged in 1971, when a very remote outstation called Papunya was developed by the white authorities as a means to administer large

groups of nomadic Indigenous people who were otherwise scattered over the north, west and south of Australia. The idea was that they could bring them into these more established regional areas where they could better manage their overall health and welfare.

However, the thinking kind of stopped there because of the lack of sensitivity to the issue of dealing with many different language groups or nations. There were many different nations of Indigenous people living on the continent before the white man got here. Naturally we have imported our sense of order and culture and imposed it on this continent with the idea of, ‘if we just put a flag on it – it’s ours’. The consequences of placing five or six different nations of different language speakers together in one place would cause friction and despair.

Some of them would have had, perhaps, cooperative relationships and others would have probably been warring partners centuries before. A hopelessness existed in Papunya with this great sense of “What can we do? Our culture is going to die”.

A young art teacher named Geoffrey Bardon went out to Papunya to teach primary school. In the course of his trying to engage with some of the children he met some of the senior men who had been given menial tasks in the community, like sweeping up the school grounds, picking up rubbish and so on. He engaged the men to paint a mural on the school wall – he assembled an international conference of language groups who decided what would be the most appropriate design to put on the wall that would not offend any of the groups who had to live in Papunya. They agreed it should be The Honey Ant Tjukurrpa (story). The idea was putting paint on the wall and creating an image that would resonate with the larger community. He then found that the old men would come to him and ask if they could paint more – so he set up the back of the school room and gave out the primary school paints supplies.

To his amazement he found that the men were actually painting really extraordinary, intense compositions – mostly abstract, very disciplined designs, and some featured the human form.

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It escalated from there. They got a larger space and moved into a shed where the men could sit together in their own language groups to discuss what they were going to paint, until they were able to find a fledgling market for their work in Alice Springs. A quiet but steady audience grew nationally over the next 15 years. And it’s these original art shed paintings that have since become the icons of the Indigenous art movement.

Is most contemporary art painted onto canvas?

Generally, yes. The largest proportion of art produced is on canvas using modern acrylic paint, and that is for obvious reasons.

It’s easily accessible and acceptable to the broader art market.

Bark is seasonal, you can only pry bark off of trees in Arnhem Land during the early part of the wet season. There is quite a bit of work to curing the bark, stripping it down to prepare the smooth skin surface for painting The art of bark painting is much more complicated – it has a different aesthetic, in some ways it is a more acetic medium.

Are people interested in Aboriginal art on an international scale?

I suppose there is constant international interest as an ethnographic art form, not necessarily as contemporary art form.

Australia embraced the art before the world embraced it. It has taken a long time for us to try and get the international art collecting community to understand contemporary Indigenous art because they are kind of stuck in the paradigm of the primitive, thinking that this is something that has ethnographic importance rather than being the vital contemporary art expression of a new nation – which is Australia. I have found that over 20 years we have penetrated the consciousness of the international art market, but it’s very crowded. And to maintain a profile, you have to be consistent in presenting well-curated exhibitions in key cities around the globe.

Are there any Aboriginal artists who have impacted on the international art scene?

There are a number of very famous artists from that first movement back at Papunya who are responsible for the blossoming of the art across the desert. Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, a national treasure, managed to go back to his country after Papunya. He was a great stockman, had a good command of English and he moved around wherever the work was. He was an independent artist who sold his paintings quite broadly around the towns of Alice Springs and abroad. He exhibited in London twice with great success.

As a result, his daughters were exposed to painting; his brothers, cousins and uncles were exposed to painting; and as materials

became available for them (like canvas, a bit of quality paint and so on) it just seemed to have increased from there.

In the mid 1980s the drive was to establish art centres within traditional homelands, where artists had a place to paint, if they chose to, and they would have somebody who was employed by the government to manage the art centre, to market the artwork for them. They took care of the administrative work, getting the art out to the market.

The great Emily Kame Kngwarreye, from the outstation of Utopia, began to paint as an 80-year-old in 1989. She began to paint in 1989. It was pretty clear to those avid collectors and museums by 1991 that she was a force that challenged what was considered contemporary Indigenous painting. Emily went random on dots, she used the modern palette for all it was worth, she buried an intricate sub structure of yam roots under a blanket of perfectly-pitched seasonal hues of dots, ranging from pins size to hail stones. Critically she got the attention of the mainstream collectors.

Another such artist was Rover Thomas, a loveable rogue who retired from the saddle to paint mythical minimal landscapes in earth pigment that related the dream sequence he experienced after Cyclone Tracey and the whispered fireside recollections of east Kimberley massacres.

Their Indigenous language cannot be separated from the visual language because the art is the visual support to the spoken word.

How long did it take for awareness to grow?

When I started in 1985 there was a passionate, but very marginal interest.

Awareness was steady, and by the late 1980s Indigenous artists were regarded the new, the next, the now. I think, to a certain extent, the awareness grew with Australians own experience of getting out there and gaining more awareness of their own country. A greater number of Australians over the past 25 years have travelled more broadly in their own country as well as overseas, often encountering Indigenous Australians in their travels and often meeting Indigenous artists amongst them.

How did you become aware of the emerging scene?

I was returning from living overseas and looking for something to keep me here in Australia. I applied for the position of manager of the Aboriginal Art Gallery

in Melbourne – funded by the federal government it was the Melbourne gallery that was part of a network of galleries around the nation marketing Indigenous art from the remote communities. The Melbourne gallery however was also exhibiting Koori artists from south east Australia.

Look, at first it was so foreign to me, it could have been Swahili art, but I just loved the work! The difficulty was pronouncing the artists names and where they came from. It took about six months, but I knew I would be doing it for the rest of my life.

And now you love it?

Yes, I love the art and the people! It is a very passionate group of supporters and artists themselves who have gone the distance.

Not only to create but innovate constantly, some living through difficult circumstances to achieve their level of professionalism.

I admire them greatly and am humbled constantly by their generosity and inclusion.

How big is the community including collectors? Are there hundreds?

Now there are hundreds. There has been a decent expansion in community-run art centres, which are basically the heart and life-blood of isolated, remote communities in the middle of nowhere – and they are all over Australia. All of them are quite distinct.

Some of them share the same painting styles on canvas, graduating from the dots to the line, using the natural earth pigment or the modern synthetic palette and having a very intuitive sense of colour and high key colour (so lots of saturation, lots of reds, oranges, yellows, greens, blacks), which is evident in the last decade – this sort of raw sense of collective minds. A lot of it is coming from very senior people. Senior in cultural knowledge, people also very senior in age, who have started to paint in their late 70s and have careers into their 90s.

Are all of the paintings still symbolic and meaningful?

There is always a meaning. I think in all art, generally, the art has meaning in it. But, when you are talking particularly about the older generation of Australian Indigenous artists, their primary language is their Indigenous language. And their Indigenous language cannot be separated from the visual language because the art is the visual support to the spoken word, and that is how tradition is passed from one generation to the other. They did not have books – they had to embed the visual with the spoken word. So the story is told over and over again, and in chapters. That is the way you heard it and that is the way the story goes. Then they imprint that with a kind of visual representation.

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And the important symbols are still used today?

There are still symbols, particularly in some language groups that are very specific about symbolism. Others have been a bit more relaxed, or have since cast a general concern, especially in the more mature cultural leaders. This is our business and it is sacred and it is not meant to be seen by our women or uninitiated men so why should we be showing a white fella? And with that came a controlled effort to create a decorative veil that could be thrown over the secret information. And that is where the idea of all these embellishments came from; with the dots, lines and shadows formed over physically important information so that white people would not know and would just assume it was a beautiful meaningful composition. But the artist knows what is underneath it.

If someone has no idea about Aboriginal art and they might want to purchase some, where would she or he start?

There is a superb collection in every state gallery around this nation and also in the museums. But I would start with the state galleries. They all have significant displays of Indigenous Australian art. The same institutions also have excellent bookshops where they have great publications that are written by their curators and guest artists. Their whole emphasis is not about bamboozling with art-speak, but trying to do justice to the truth about Indigenous culture – where this art came from, how you can interpret it, what was the artist’s intent.

In that sense, contemporary Indigenous Australian art is much more accessible than more esoteric contemporary art movements of the 20th century.

Any memories that stick out from your early days?

When I started out in about 1985 (that also marks the beginning of the four-wheel drive movement in Australia, when a lot of people started to get into their cars and go the centre and go into remote places) I would find, on the Monday morning when I would open my gallery up, somebody on the doorstep covered in red dust saying, “I have just come back from the most amazing trip and I bought this from a fellow on the side of the road!” – and it was a painting. And he would say, “We want to get it framed, we love it and we want to put it on our mantle”.

And this is the grassroots of the movement.

Does that still happen today or not really?

It happens with international travellers who are just so blown away by the experience of going on the track or up into Uluru or over to east Kimberly or into Alice Springs. They come back and they just cannot believe it. It seems to me to be the art of the Indigenous people is very important to them. It reflects their experience and encounters more truthfully than perhaps when they see an

artist trained in the western sense.

Obviously, there is Indigenous art that comes from artists from more urban or rural centres so the experience has been quite different as there has been to a varying degree a disconnect between their traditional culture and the way they were brought up. There is often and a bit more kind of inquiry and sometimes aggression in their work – but it is all relevant, it still informs the viewer.

Their whole emphasis is not about bamboozling with art-speak, but trying to do justice to the truth about Indigenous culture – where this art came from, how you can interpret it, what was the artist’s intent.

Can you name some famous artists?

There are artists like Rover Thomas and Trevor Nickolls, who with a surge of Indigenous artists commissioned by the Australian government represented Australia at the Venice Biennale and were treated like rock stars.

Emily Kngwarreye started painting in her early 80s and probably did not finish until she was in her early nineties. She has been internationally represented in Japan, Paris, Germany and America.

Do you have a favourite artist?

I would have to say my favourites include Rover Thomas, the late Trevor Nickolls, Teresa Baker. Teresa Baker and the late Wingu Tingima from Tjungu Palya artists, deep in the Pitjanjatjarra lands of South Australia; Djirrirra Wunungmurra and Djambawa Marawili, Yolngu artists from East Arnhem Land. There are many others.

Some of those I admire greatly are no longer living. They started painting late in their lives and had very short and intense careers, but their legacy is an excellent and amazing body of work which certainly got the art world to sit up and pay attention over the last twenty five years.

How can one tell if a painting is authentic?

There are certainly rules in acquiring art, just as there are rules in any investments. Firstly don’t get carried away and say, “Oh, that man’s famous and I like that artwork.” There are a lot of things to check.

Make sure you have ticked all of your boxes. It is an investment, it may even be a major investment, and you want it to have a stable value and potentially, if not necessarily, appreciate in value over time. You should ask some basic questions.

You have to say: “Who is this artist? Do they have an exhibition history? Are they

represented in any of the state or national art institutions? Where was this art produced – at an art centre or a reputable independent dealer?”

For example, if you go to Alice Springs, there are a number of art galleries in the main street – some are very rudimentary, short-term operations who have artists come in and paint for them on the spot, pay them in cash and resell the paintings for quite a bit more. There are other galleries owned and operated by their own art centres and there are well-known established mainstream galleries that have a longer-term commitment to the business. These galleries have a more established feel and usually know the artists work in some depth.

Red flags should start going up when there is no certificate of authenticity that stipulates who, where and when the painting was created. Above all, take your time; it’s not difficult to establish a bona fide artist through internet searches of the state museum catalogues and related sites.

There is now an Indigenous Code of Conduct, which people who are involved in the business can sign up to. Signatories are held to a basic code of conduct, which is basically to protect fair trade and ethical behaviour in the Indigenous art market and reduce unconscionable conduct when dealing with artists, some of who are vulnerable due to language comprehension difficulties. (Indigenousartcode.org for more information) In the Indigenous art world, there are minefields that can be negotiated successfully by keeping a cool head and doing your research. You have to apply common sense. You have to scrutinise the information.

But of course if you have an encounter on the side of the road in the middle of the desert, with a bloke with a painting under his arm and you get chatting and you decide to buy his painting then accept it for what it is – that’s a part of your journey. You do not then expect to put it up for auction and get a fortune for it. If you are into speculating then you would naturally have to accept the risks that go with that. D

Want to know more?

These books are all great reading pirit in Land: Bark Paintings from S Arnhem Land; Colour Power: Aboriginal Art Post 1984 in the Collection of the National Gallery of Victoria; Images of Power: Aboriginal Art of the Kimberley; Mythscapes: Aboriginal Art of the Desert – all of these well-written, imaginative and informative books are by the senior curator from the National Gallery of Victoria, Judith Ryan.

A boriginal Art by Professor Howard Morphy.

Aboriginal Art by Wally Caruana.

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Cruising through one of Australia’s oldest wine regions Life in the slow lane… take your time, savour every drop and discover the delights Words by Tatyana Leonov Photography by Richard Fürhoff

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its sixth perfect score in a row from James Halliday for its ‘Para’ 100-year-old vintage tawny (the 1912 vintage), and we’re sure the 1913 will be just as good.

If you prefer a more interactive modern-day approach to wine tasting (though it’s highly recommended to do both), pop into Penfolds (penfolds.com.au) and make your own! The ‘Make Your Own Blend Experience’ is a fun way to explore wine making, and offers a glimpse into the detailed precision involved in the process. During the hour you formulate your own blend of shiraz, grenache and mourvedre, and the good news is you get three attempts, after which you create your (by then) perfect concoction to take home. Once you start blending the varieties you start changing the structure of the wine, so the experience offers wine lovers the chance to explore their taste palette.

Wolf Blass (wolfblasswines.com) also offer a make your own DRIVE If coming from Adelaide there are two options. The first is experience, ‘Blend it like Blass’. It’s also worth visiting the Wolf Blass to follow Port Wakefield Road and turn off on the new Northern Visitor Centre just to understand how huge the winemaking industry Expressway. You’ll be there within the hour. really is. Designed by Drew Dowie, the centre is a vast, modern If twists and turns are more your thing (and with the new 208 blend of indoor and outdoor space.

Allure Sport model they are a huge thrill) take the scenic route up To experience wine in a truly spectacular setting, pop into the North East Road to Tea Tree Gully. You’ll cruise amidst patchwork gorgeous grounds that is Hentley Farm (hentleyfarm.com.au). vineyards, historic churches and charming Despite its relative youth (Keith and Alison villages with stone buildings and cottages.

Hentschke purchased Hentley Farm in 1997 as A Barossa visit You’ll drive through Williamstown via Little an old vineyard and mixed farming property), is a taste of the good life, it has quickly stamped its presence in the wine South Para Road, then through to sleepy Lyndoch and historic Tanuda. and the food, often locally industry. Oh, and two of the wines are named ever so appropriately – The Beauty and The There’s really no route to follow once produced or sourced from you’re in the heart of the Barossa – your Beast. within a small radius, drive will be led by the experiences you

Keith explains: “The Beast name came is just plain tasty. want to pursue. Tanuda, then Lyndoch, then first after we turned some D2 block shiraz Tanuda again, perhaps a cruise to Angaston, grapes into wine in 2003. It was a monster then Williamstown. If you haven’t got it yet, you soon will – the of a wine in terms of appearance; thick and black, but had this soft Barossa is not an A-B-C kind of driving destination. It could be an velvety mouth feel. It was a Beast – like in the fable. The year after A-C-C-B-D, or you could spend a whole day at point A, then drive to we turned some D block shiraz into wine and noticed it had amazing D. It’s not a road trip – it’s a journey of discovery. elegance; it was lighter with lifted aromatics, we added a tad of Viognier and it was clearly a Beauty compared with the Beast.”

Take a drive along the Barossa Scenic Drive, the Gawler SelfDrive Tour and the palm tree-lined Seppeltsfield Road, affectionately EAT Luscious food paired with award-winning wine – one of life’s named Avenue of Hope and Dreams, leading to the winery of the simplest, yet most profound pleasures. A Barossa visit is a taste of same name, founded by the Seppeltsfield family in the 1850s. Tall the good life, and the food, often locally produced or sourced from palm trees line the majestic street, seemingly out of place, yet so within a small radius, is just plain tasty. You’ll quickly discover that much a part of the district, as you’ll quickly discover. One story about the Barossa is truly an exquisite dining destination. how the palm trees got there suggests that the Seppelt family had workers plant them during the Great Depression, rather than leave The cream of the crop is located at Hentley Farm (hentleyfarm. com.au). The onsite restaurant has been opened for just over a year, them without jobs. but already everyone is talking about it, and that could be thanks to For a panoramic view of the Barossa Valley, head to Mengler Hill Lookout and Sculpture Park. The sculptures are made by artists using executive chef Lachlan Colwill joining the team after his stint as head local marble and black granite and provide an unique backdrop. chef of the highly-rated The Manse restaurant in Adelaide. Oh… and he’s just 27. In 2009 Lachlan won the national La Chaine des EXPERIENCE The wine, particularly the shiraz. The shiraz vines Rotisseurs Chef Competition, went on to represent Australia in the flourish in the warm conditions and it’s the signature variety the international competition in New York and placed third in the world…

Barossa Valley district is globally renowned. But the variety of other so what he does in the kitchen works. Enough said. wines on offer – riesling, cabernet sauvignon, grenache, mataro, The property’s charming old buildings date back to the 1840s and capture the essence of that era and the dining room is no merlot, moscato, viognier, semillon and tawny port are just some of different. The setting is interesting – housed in restored stables – the other options and illustrate the diversity of the region. yet unpretentious. Each table is strategically placed so that there’s Seppeltsfield (seppeltsfield.com.au) is a must-visit winery for enough space for you to talk, and yet you don’t feel alone. The everyone. Walk through years of living history in some 24,000 degustation journey (there are two degustation options available) barrels – this is Barossa’s most historic operational winery – the is delightful, each mouthful offering something spectacular. It could only winery where you can taste 100-year-old wine, as well as wine be delicate puffed tapioca and jasmine rice with pumpkin seeds and made in your birth year, which is as special as it sounds. mushroom floss, or South Australian squid in smoked leek, linseed The tradition of laying down a barrel of the finest wine each year first started in 1878 and is still going today. Book in for a centenary and garlic flower broth – whatever you get will be a treat and make tasting where you take a tour through the historic village, grounds up what will be one of the best meals you’ll eat in the country… if and gardens, walking alongside the longest lineage of single vintage not the world. wines in the world – it’s a truly impressive history lesson that ends Another local culinary gem, fermentAsian (fermentasian.com. in a once-in-a-lifetime tasting. Last year Seppletsfield celebrated au), was named as one of the country’s Top 50 restaurants by The START anywhere. Just over an hour’s drive north of Adelaide, the Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s oldest wine districts. It’s another world out there – a picturesque region where every experience needs to be relished. As you drive into the valley you’ll pass cute sandstone cottages and small villages scattered amongst jawdropping beautiful rolling hills. Depending on what time of year you visit, you’ll be lost in a sea of brilliant greens and dazzling yellows.

And with so many experiences on offer – ranging from interactive wine tastings, sitting down to a classic bistro-style meal, to visiting the thriving Barossa Farmers Market early on a Saturday morning, or learning how to make your own pasta (and then eating it… of course) – the way you see the Barossa, will depend on how you decide to approach the destination. Our advice? Take your time to savour everything on offer.

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Australian in 2012. Vietnamese-born owner Tuoi Do does a fabulous job (with a new baby in tow) on creating tantalising concoctions that are fresh and seasonal. Her partner, Grant Dickson of Rockford Wines, selects the wines to match, and Tuoi’s parents, Bang and Pinh, grow a lot of the vegetables (such as bok choy and snowpeas) and herbs (such as Vietnamese mint and coriander) used in the dishes in their Tanuda garden.

Another place that’s a must-eat destination is 1918 bistro & grill (1918.com.au) and, like with fermentAsian, locals book this place out – so book ahead. The enchanting stone villa was built in 1918 and the interior space features quirky nooks and corners for those looking for an intimate dining experience. Melissa and Christian Fletcher have been heading up 1918 bistro & grill since 2005, and whatever they are doing it’s bringing the people in. The starter of fresh housemade bread with truffle oil is divine, and the crumbed zucchini flowers come with gooey, melt-in-your moth haloumi cheese, right where it needs to be. Christian says on average they get about 750 customers a week; it’s evident why.

DO If you’re into making your own pasta, then eating it (and let’s be honest, who isn’t) then visit Casacarboni (casacarboni.com.au).

The Italian cooking school is another newcomer to the thriving Barossa, recently opened by Matteo and Fiona Carboni. Matteo has a background working in restaurants throughout Italy, Europe and Australia, and had a stint as an instructor at the Academia Barilla in Parma; a culinary institution dedicated to Italian gastronomy. His focus is to introduce class attendees to traditional Italian cooking methods. If you book in for a Saturday class, you’ll start at the Barossa Farmers Market (barossafarmersmarket.com).

The markets are where the foodies come to meander their mornings away amongst tastes, smells and textures. Arrive early and join the queue for a country-style bacon and egg roll with coffee for breakfast, then wander around, chat to the farmers and growers, taste the produce – there really is no better way to spend a Saturday morning. Stop in to sample Weich’s Barossa Valley Egg Noodles (wiechs.com.au), Steiny’s traditional Mettwurst (steinys.com.au) and hand-crafted Rehn Bier (rehnbier.com.au).

You will also be able to purchase freshly-grown strawberries and homemade ice-cream. Some of the stall holders only sell at the markets so it’s a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the Barossa culture, while indulging in some of the freshest produce around.

Another place to stock up on goods (albeit of the same brand) is to stop in at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop (maggiebeer.com.au). Get there at 2:00pm for an interactive cooking demonstration (no need to book, just turn up), sometimes run by Maggie Beer herself: the cook, writer and founder of Maggie Beer products. At other times it’ll be one of her highly-enthusiastic staff members. Snack on her foodie-friendly picnic fare – think intense pâtés, creamy cheeses, tangy olives, porcini terrine… you won’t go wrong with anything you choose from the bustling providore’s menu.

STAY A while if you can. There are plenty of accommodation options in the Barossa Valley. Most are within 10 to 20 minutes driving distance to the majority of the attractions and many come with stunning views – which, lets face it, is part of the magnetism here. Tanuda is where you’ll find a lot of the action, and there are a number of accommodation options smack bang in the centre of town. Tanuda Hotel (tanundahotel.com.au) offers elegant pub-style accommodation in a charming setting. Lyndoch Hill (lyndochhill. com) is a lovely place to stay in Lyndoch. Nestled amongst a rose garden that boasts over 30,000 roses, many of the rooms offer views out to the rose garden, the Barossa Ranges or vineyards.

For a private stay, Bellescapes (bellescapes.com) has a number of different cottages you can book, each with their own character and story. And if you’re after luxury and activity options, Novotel Barossa Valley Resort (novotelbarossa.com) has an adjoining 18-hole golf course, heated swimming pool, Endota spa, restaurant, bars and a bunch of outdoor activities on offer.

LEAVE With the notion of coming back. A drive through the Barossa Valley can take a day or two, but really there is so much to see it could take a week, or longer, to truly immerse yourself in what the Barossa offers. And each and every character you meet all have their own story – be it the winemaker who will inspire you to start drinking more, the baby-faced chef who whips up the mother-of-all-culinary creations, or the local check-out chick who pulls out a freshly-baked loaf of bread when you walk in the door (yes, the local Lyndoch IGA has a woodfire oven). And somehow you will end up wanting to come back to hear the rest of their story… and perhaps write your own. D The writer and photographer travelled courtesy of South Australia Tourism.

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A Northern Gem A turbulent and violent history has long blackened the image of Northern Ireland as a place for travellers to explore. However, those who do venture into this region will be surprised to find a vibrant and very beautiful destination coming into its own, writes Mark Juddery.

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Unlike the Republic of Ireland (with its images of endless green fields, fountains of Guinness and melodious ballads with haunting tin whistle solos), Northern Ireland’s recent history (from the past 80 years) has left it with an unenviable reputation: riots, terrorism, military misbehavior and the like.

Hence, Northern Island can be a pleasant surprise – even though, in fairness, it shouldn’t be. The fields are just as green, the music is just as haunting, the leprechauns are just as non-existent (which is good, as I couldn’t imagine anyone so annoying), the accents are just as impenetrable (though very different), and most of the violence ended years ago. Negotiating your way along the narrow and winding (but wonderfully smooth) roads of the Antrim coast, the waterfalls, emerald hills and mighty cliffs make it clear that the south of the island has no monopoly on Irish beauty.

In the north, the Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s answer to Uluru or the Grand Canyon – a natural wonder that is so unique it looks like a scene from a fantasy novel. Millions of years old, the causeway has thousands of basalt stone columns, facing the crashing waters of the North Channel.

Nearby is the village of Bushmills, famous for the whiskey of that name. (Unlike the Scottish, the Irish insistently spell ‘whiskey’ with an E.) The distillery has operated since 1608, and now holds regular tours and tastings, where you can compare the smooth taste of Bushmills single malts with the smoky, vastly different flavour of Johnnie Walker. It’s part of Northern Irish life. Hotels have bottles of Bushmills Original on the breakfast buffet, suggesting that you add it to your porridge.

Driving west (if your whiskey-tasting allows), you can reach Northern Ireland’s second largest city, Londonderry – just Derry, or ‘Legen-derry’, to its denizens. It has been designated the first United Kingdom City of Culture for 2013 – 400 years since a wall was constructed around the city centre to defend against English and Scottish settlers. The wall still stands, sturdy and magnificent, though it has offered surprisingly little protection against centuries of upheaval, culminating in the civil rights movement of the late 20th century. It was the scene of Bloody Sunday in 1972, when 13 unarmed civilian demonstrators were shot dead by British paratroopers.

How does this city carry the weight of its past? The same way that any sane people would do – they joke about it. They can laugh about their violent history, without pretending that it never happened. Large and dramatic murals, painted on the walls of estates outside the walled city, show scenes from the conflicts of the recent past.

I was strongly advised to do a ‘warts and all’ tour, walking along the one-mile circumference of the walled city with local legend Martin McCrossan (derrycitytours.com), who has shown people the sights for decades. He is older now, gradually losing his red hair, but his weathered face suggests that he clearly hasn’t had a life of relaxation. After all, he’s spent most of it in Derry. But he is now friendly and constantly smiling, happy to be living through the peace.

To prove that he has none of the traditional regrets, he’s a Catholic, married to a Protestant. “We’ve been married for 28 years,” he says. “It only seems like 50, but that’s beside the point.”

Leaving Derry, the centre of Northern Ireland is filled with quiet towns and beautiful churches, both Catholic and Protestant. In Armagh, the dominant buildings are both Saint Patrick’s Cathedrals – one Catholic, and one Protestant. Both have stood there for hundreds of years.

Next to the Protestant St Patrick’s, separated by a gate, is the Uluru Bistro (ulurubistro.com), winner of numerous awards in Northern Ireland (including Restaurant of the Year). Uluru promotes itself as Northern Ireland’s only Australian restaurant, which didn’t really surprise me. Yet my waitress, bubbly and efficient, has a distinctly Northern Irish brogue. She is Sara Coppard, co-owner of the bistro with her husband, chef Dean. Now he’s an Aussie. The two of them met at Bondi Beach.

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mayo; char-grilled venison with wilted baby spinach; and naturally, there is kangaroo on the menu – marinated, and served with braised red cabbage, kumera chips and a red wine jus. Sara says that, while lamb or beef are seasonal, the imported kangaroo is the only meat they can rely on throughout the year.

Perhaps the biggest surprise, however, is the dessert menu – no pavlova. “We took it off the menu for now,” smiles Sara. That’s fine, as pavlova is so common in Northern Ireland eateries that anyone with a craving (or homesickness) can probably get it at the local pub.

After staying a night in one such pub, in the nearby town of Moy, I return to Belfast, Northern’s Ireland’s capital and largest city. Belfast has also had a restless past, but it is one of those major cities – like Beirut or Berlin – which has survived war and conflict to become a vibrant, agreeable city.

After returning the Peugeot 207 to the rental place, I meet a black-cab driver called Billy Scott, a cheerful bloke who can talk non-stop about his home city. As we drive through the streets, he shows me the sights. He shows me the factory where Sir Hans Sloane invented milk chocolate. We continue past Ulster Hall, where Led Zeppelin first played Stairway to Heaven, and stop at the Duke of York (7-11 Commercial Court), decorated with labels and bottles from whiskey brands throughout Ireland (some of which haven’t been produced for over 70 years).

As we drive past colourful murals, reminding us of some of Belfast’s more notorious history, Billy points out that the city has now turned a corner. “Belfast was recently surveyed as the second safest capital city in the world for tourists, after Tokyo,” he says.

I couldn’t find any such survey results, so I’ll take his word for it.

A few blocks away is the Northern Bank headquarters, scene of the United Kingdom’s greatest bank robbery in 2004, in which thieves ran away with £26.5 million (sterling). You can still get robbed in Belfast. For example, at the Merchant Hotel (themerchanthotel.com) you can purchase a mai tai, the world’s most expensive cocktail, at £750 a glass. The reason? It’s the only bar

FACT FILE > Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, so

images of uluru bistro londonderry mural, belfast wheel and

Australian citizens do not require a visa for short stays.

It has long been one of the less expensive parts of the UK , and the struggling Irish economy means that it’s even better value.

in the world with a bottle of the original J. Wray & Nephew rum, a crucial component of mai tai.

But Belfast’s new pride and joy is on the shore of the River Lagan.

Titanic Belfast (titanicbelfast.com), a museum and oceanography centre of the same dimensions as the ill-fated passenger liner (but remaining safely on land) was built to celebrate the RMS Titanic’s centenary last year. Of course, the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, taking 1523 people with it. Before the tragedy, however, it was the most impressive ship of its time, a marvel of engineering. In Belfast, you can buy a T-shirt saying: She was all right when she left here.

Since Titanic Belfast opened, more than 700,000 have visited.

And, dozens of couples have been married in the ballroom (diligently modeled, like the movie set, on the original ballroom). Titanic Belfast celebrates a time when Belfast was a bustling, wealthy city, better known for boat-building than bombs. It’s a reminder of Belfast ingenuity.

But also, by making light of a great tragedy, it’s a tribute to Northern Ireland’s positive outlook. Perhaps nothing deserves more celebration. D

> Charles Hurst Rent a Car (hurstrentacar.co.uk) based in

Belfast, provides good prices, good service and a wide Peugeot fleet, ranging from the economy-sized Peugeot 107 to the six-door Peugeot Tepee L1 120.

> Northern Irish hospitality is world famous (or it

should be), with classic spots like the Bushmills Inn (bushmillsinn.com) and The Culloden Estate in Belfast, (hastingshotels.com/culloden-estate-and-spa) a 19th century Bishop’s castle transformed into a five-star hotel.

For more information visit discovernorthernireland. com, as well as local site gotobelfast.com

The writer visited Northern Ireland with the assistance of Tourism Ireland and Aer Lingus.

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Atlantic to Andalucia Follow the Silver Road Follow the footsteps of centurions and Carthaginians on the ancient Silver Road spanning the Spanish heartland. Words and photography by Philip Game.

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Why was the man in the gaudy jacket flourishing his At Cangas de Onis the Parador was a former monastery founded incendiary red banner with such brio? Should I lunge forward? I was in the 12th century. Off the vestibule, steps led down at intervals to no enraged toro, nor he a richly-brocaded toreador, just an overly archaeological excavations, confirming that there has been a place theatrical road worker signalling the traffic on Spain’s Highway of worship here for more than a thousand years.

N-630. Fortunately his colleague up ahead was signalling a less Signature dish on the dinner menu was the homespun Asturian ambiguous message. favourite, Fabada Asturia: white beans simmered with black sausage In nine days crossing Spain from north to south along the Ruta and ham.

Via de la Plata, the 800-kilometre Silver Route which came into Beside a hairpin bend on the switchback road climbing up to being even before Roman times, I found few other excuses to tilt the alpine lakes of Covadonga, Julio Martinez Mortera had set up at windmills, à la Don Quixote. Outside the cities, traffic remained a trestle table to sell his friend’s handmade Gamonedo cheese: big light and conditions excellent. Once feared and avoided, the greenwheels of a crumbly, tangy blue. uniformed Guardia Civil remained, well, civil, and had discarded the Peruyes, another high country village, boasted Aultre Naray ominous black three-cornered hats by which they were once known. (aultrenaray.com), a delightful country house hotel owned by the Largely followed by the well-engineered N-630, the 800-kilometre well-travelled Teresa Barreiro and Maximino Suarez. A seductive Ruta de la Plata, or Silver Route from the Atlantic down to Andalucia, sitting room looked out onto a cottage-style garden encircled by passes through bucolic landscapes as well as some of Spain’s most snow-dusted peaks. important cities.

On the southern side of the range the forests of beech and oak The origins of the Ruta de la Plata are lost in the mists of time, wore their first blush of autumn gold. Beyond the mountains, the centuries before the Romans built a paved roadway complete highway led south into Castile and Leon, ploughing a long, straight with rest areas. This 2000-year-old touring route leads south from furrow across the meseta. The rain in Spain does not fall very often the Principality of Asturias, crossing the Cantabrian range then on these plains, a flat tableland of red earth and scattered adobe continuing south across the meseta, the great Castilian plain, to structures.

Extremadura and on to Andalucia and its celebrated capital, Seville.

For the modern traveller, searching for a street address in sizeable Legionaries, cattle drovers, traders and silver miners travelled this cities like Leon proved exasperating. Brightly-coloured information way through Leon, Zamora, Salamanca, Plasencia, Cáceres, Merida signs supposedly led the way to major hotels as well as other points – then the capital of Rome’s westernmost province, Lusitania – to of interest, but often left one stranded. Memo: request a GPS, next reach Seville and the Mediterranean. time around.

The modern touring route leads south from the Principality of The richly-decorated Plateresque façade of Leon’s five-star Asturias, crossing the Cantabrian range Parador Hostal de San Marcos (parador.es/ Villages clung like lichen then continuing across the meseta, the en/) – not a hostel in the modern sense – was great Castilian through Extremadura and on to the ridges, church towers once a hospital and shelter for pilgrims, and to Andalucia. rising above the huddle of conceals an exceptionally fine cloister.

In Oviedo, the Asturian capital, my chariot

Leon stands at a time-honoured terracotta roofs. Patchy stood ready. The snappy little Peugeot crossroads of the Silver Route and the bettermaquis scrub clothes the 207 wove effortlessly in and out of busy known Way of St James, followed by devout roundabouts, through narrow, congested pilgrims bound for Santiago de Compostela land, stitched together roads then onto the coastal motorway. and the remains of St James the Apostle. with low stone fences.

Darting into well-engineered tunnels, out into Pilgrims still tramp through Leon, haversacks forested valleys… third-fourth-fifth… whee, emblazoned with the scallop shell insignia. what fun! Forget those old bogeys, motoring across Spain was going As darkness fell I walked to the old quarter with its city wall and to be fun. twin cathedrals, spending some pleasant hours in the lively Barrio For those so disposed, the Silver Route also draws together a Humedo, the Wet District, every third doorway a tavern or café. web of gastronomic opportunities. Tapas, the celebrated bar snacks, The N-630 led on south through fortified hilltop towns like offered a happy alternative to monolingual menus and afternoons Benavente and Zamora to the university city of Salamanca, one of chewed up by long-drawn-out lunches. Sitting up to dinner – never Europe’s great cultural treasures. before 9:00pm in Spain – brought its own rewards if one could hold Salamanca is a veritable Spanish Oxford, founded in 1218, a out long enough. hilltop huddle of sandstone churches, monasteries, cloisters and faculties, still very much a community of scholars.

Asturian fishing villages like Tazones and Lastres clustered around sheltered coves in a way reminiscent of Britain’s Cornish coast.

“Castles come and go but cathedrals usually endure”, declared Apple orchards and sidrerias, cider taverns, appeared at intervals.

Carmen Garcia Tarrio, one of about 20 licensed guides in Salamanca.

In the sunny resort town of Ribadesella, spread across both sides of Carmen walked me around a wealth of Romanesque and Gothic art, an estuary, I picked up a crusty bread loaf, two or three varieties of statuary and frescos, imparting much intriguing detail. cheese, smoked hams and fruit for a picnic lunch on the waterfront.

South from Salamanca, an early start in the foggy, pre-dawn As with the Prince of Wales, the heir to the Spanish throne assumes gloom recalled the southern Europe through which I hitchhiked in the the title, Prince of Asturias. The Principality safeguards its heritage 1970s: the crowded roads and gritty villages, people rugged up and as a bastion of Christian Spain against the onslaught of Moorish trudging to work. At the second attempt I found the C512, which led invaders in the 9th century. into a mist-shrouded arcadia of bovine silhouettes, spreading shade trees and low stone walls, before rising steadily into hill country.

Who’s ever heard of the Picos de Europa? The two-day detour into a postcard-perfect alpine landscape of shimmering tarns, At Peña de Francia (hospederiapeñadefrancia.com) a monastic towering limestone crags and lush green valleys speckled with stone hermitage – and smart hotel – perched on an exposed ridge at about barns and bronze-belled grazing cattle was worth every minute.

1700 metres in the Sierra de Francia. Here in the 15th century an effigy of the Virgin miraculously revealed itself (once again) to mortal Here I first experienced the stately hospitality of a Parador de Turismo (parador.es/en/), one of the Spanish government’s chain man. A space-age telecommunications needle, piercing the sky, of country house hotels adapted from heritage buildings. The 88 shares the treeless ridge with the austere stones. properties include castles, convents, manor houses and palaces, These stony slopes of Las Hurdes were once the poorest part of veritable treasuries of Spanish art.

Spain. Villages clung like lichen to the ridges, church towers rising

opening image and Parador de San Marcos image courtesy of Paradores de Turismo de España, S.A

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SPAIN clockwise from left: Nuts and honey in La Alberca; Local in Miranda de Cantanar; customers at an old-established confectioners shop in Seville; Cloisters of the Parador at Plasencia; Early evening in the Plaza Mayor of Plasencia (Extremadura)

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map illustration by erin makai

above the huddle of terracotta roofs. Patchy maquis scrub clothes the land, stitched together with low stone fences. In fortified villages like Miranda del Castanar, men still ride donkeys back and forth from the wine bar.

Further east, back on the Silver Route, the town of Bejar straggled along a sharp ridge below a range still shrouded in fog, the Sierra de Gredos. Clinging to a slope the village of Candelario stood deserted and gloomy, the bars and cafes all locked and barred. From the market cross in the central square, tightly-drawn lanes wound uphill before petering out into stepped paths.

Once into Extremadura the sun reappeared, fittingly, for this frontier region, once parched and impoverished, brings us one stage closer to Andalucia. Hervas and its Barrio Juderia, Jewish Quarter, the whitewash gleaming in the mid-afternoon sun, heralded the sunblessed south.

The road into Plasencia wound past a fine three-tiered aqueduct which once watered the walled city, glowing gold in the afternoon sun. This Ciudad Monumental is a living city, a warren of lanes enclosed with walls that remain largely intact, pierced at intervals by monumental gates. The streets were named for the trades once followed by the residents: shoemaker, baker, candlestick maker.

The Parador de Plasencia (parador.es/en/) was once the Convent

of Santo Domingo, constructed up against the city wall in the 15th century. Dinner guests took their places under the eight-metre timber-panelled ceiling of the convent’s refectory to feast on Extremaduran specialities, including gazpacho, a refreshingly cool, thick vegetable soup with asparagus.

Eighty kilometres south, the walled city of Cáceres materialised in mid-afternoon, a time of day when all right-thinking Spaniards disappear indoors. The beautifully-preserved 14th century lanes stood absolutely deserted.

At Merida, still further south, the ambience became decidedly Mediterranean with the appearance of whitewash and cast iron balconies. Evening displayed the street life of any lively Latin city.

At 8:00pm the streets bustled with families, couples, everyone who could still draw breath. These streets remain the layout of those of the archetypical Roman capital, the Campus Maximus and the Decumanis, meeting at the square where the Forum stood.

Merida descends from the Roman city of Emerita Augusta, a provincial capital beside a strategic fjord whose Roman bridge still stands. This was the true hub of the Ruta de la Plata, the widest and broadest road to cross the Iberian Peninsula. Traces of the original roadway can be seen in the town’s showpiece National Museum of Roman Art. To continue to Seville was to swim against an historic tide. Even before the Romans, the Carthaginians travelled north this way from the Mediterranean ports. Like the Romans before them, Arab invaders arriving in 711 fanned out along the Silver Route. Later, this would be the way taken by adventurers and conquistadors, bound for the coast to embark for the Indies.

And so into celebrated Seville; its web of expressways and inner city access restrictions posing a stark contrast to the country roads and cobbled lanes of the timeless villages and towns along the Ruta de la Plata. D

FACT FILE > Australian citizens currently do not need a visa. Spain is no longer especially cheap although it remains reasonable value by any Western European standard.

> National Atesa car rental (atesa.es) a nationwide company, provided good service. Currently its fleet includes the Peugeot 308 HDi and the economy-sized Peugeot 207.

> Spain’s accommodation range from well-equipped youth hostels to top-end hotels including the Parador (paradores.es/en/) and Rusticae (rusticae.es), groups of country house properties.

For more information visit spain.info and Lonely Planet’s comprehensive Spain handbook. Another great website is Ruta Via de la Plata (rutadelaplata.com/en).

The writer travelled as a guest of Turespaña, the Spanish National Tourism Office.

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VIETNAM

BRILLIANT

VIETNAM

Photography and words by Franklin Konaraki

VIETNAM is a country of beauty in geography, its fascinating culture and people, and the delicious cuisine.

Vietnam’s coastline is home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches with crystal clear turquoise waters and delicate white sand. Nha Trang, one of Vietnam’s premier beachside cities, offers everything from laid-back alfresco dining on fresh seafood (my alltime favourite – huge BBQ tiger prawns) to the glitz and glam that comes with the towering big name international hotels lined up along the esplanade.

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IMAGE: THE COASTAL TOWN OF NHA TRANG

Inland and in the mountainous areas of North Western Vietnam, breathtaking sights are found on almost every corner. The valleys and the hillsides around Sapa are covered with rice paddies – yellow or green depending on the crop cycle. Sapa and its surrounding mountains are usually cloaked in cloud on most days; the eerie beauty is nothing like the sheer beauty of the region when the clouds clear.

In Hoi An, the beautifully-preserved French colonial inspired architecture with bright and distinctive colourful buildings is the stand-out. Hoi An is well known as the place to shop for made-to-order silks, clothing and shoes. Strolling through the narrow streets with quaint shops and home-style eateries feels like a step back in time.

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clockwise from top left: MUI NE BEACH AT SUNSET; fishing boats in thu bon river, hoi an; WHITE BEACHES OF NHA TRANG

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clockwise from top left: THE northern TOWN OF SAPA; SPRAWLING HILLSIDES OF SAPA; local cyclo driver in hoi an

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what’s next

208 GTi The legend returns Peugeot has made its mark in the history of motorsport. It started with the iconic 205 GTi more than two decades ago and now, the legendary GTi badge is back. This DNA permits the creation of an entertaining and chic sports car – a contemporary interpretation of the GTi legend.

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vehicle, the 208 GTi emits just 130g/km CO2 and has an average fuel consumption of 8.2L/100km.

The differences between the GTi and other 208 models are noticeable both inside and out. There can be no doubting the sportiness of the bodywork. Crossing the gloss black rear skirt the dual chromed exhaust hints at what’s under the bonnet.

The chrome trim strip decorates the lower window edge culminating in a signature accent that pays tribute to the illustrious 205 GTi.

Crossing the gloss black rear skirt the dual chromed exhaust hints at what’s under the bonnet.

Shown in production form at the Paris Motor Show last September, the 208 GTi is already creating a stir.

With its 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, the 208 GTi has some serious performance credentials. Maximum torque is 275Nm and power of 147kW see the GTi cover the 0-100km/h sprint in less than seven seconds.

This is combined with a six-speed close ratio manual transmission.

The 208 delights the driver with an incisive driving experience due to the involving chassis dynamics. Springs, calibration of the shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, enhanced front subframe and rear cross member rigidity, plus the suspension and wheels are specific to the 208 GTi. The steering settings have been revised to increase firmness and the rear suspension has also been tuned.

The 208 GTi sits on 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/45 tyres, and is fitted with 302mm ventilated discs at the front and 249mm at the rear. The brakes are cooled by dynamic air intakes.

Peugeot engineers worked hard to achieve performance without compromising on economy and, with improvements achieved in lightening the weight of the

Further, the quarter panel trim proudly bears the GTi logo in bright chrome accentuated by red highlights.

Regardless of the exterior colour chosen, the red accentuates the vehicle: on the brake callipers, lower grille bead, Peugeot lettering on the tailgate and on the grille. In addition, the grille has a 3D checkered motif with chrome inserts. There are also subtle chrome touches on the fog lamp surrounds, the upper grille trim and the door mirrors.

Opening the doors reveals a passenger compartment which reflects the paintwork.

From the sill, with the name Peugeot embossed, the passenger compartment is notably sporty. There is red stitching on the seats, seat belts, dash and steering wheel, red side door inserts, the instrument panel is back lit in red and there are GTi logos embossed on the seats. The dials feature a brushed aluminium background decorated with a gloss black chequered pattern, and the white needles rise through to the red zone.

The GTi also features aluminium pedals, and footrest, as well as an aluminium gear lever knob with red side insert and leather handbrake lever, also with red overstitching.

The small black full grain leather steering wheel also features the red overstitching and there is a red leather mark on the top of the steering wheel pointing straight ahead – a mark to rally cars.

The 208 GTi will go on sale in Australia in August. Equipment will include: half leather/ red black trim, LED running lights, satellite navigation, six airbags, stability control, fog lights, sports seats, seven-inch touch screen multimedia system, Bluetooth and audio connectivity.

Pricing and full specifications will be announced closer to when the car hits showrooms.

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what’s next

new RCZ and all-new 5008 This year is a big year for Peugeot with four new models arriving in showrooms in 2013. In the first half of the year Peugeot is launching two completely different models – the new RCZ sports car (due in showrooms in June) and the all-new 5008 seven-seat wagon (due in May).

Sporting new exterior and interior styling, the new RCZ builds on the success of the current model. A completely new front face, sporty and flowing, fully emphasises the power of its rear wings and the sensuous curves of the ‘double-bubble’ roof. The new synergy between the front and rear gives the bodywork an entirely new expression.

The central air intake is more subtle and elegant and the new grille is accentuated by a lower air intake which is extended on each side by a light signature that is visible both day and night. This consists of six LEDs sculptured in the form of claws.

The arches have been upgraded from silver to matte black, along with the new black grille and black brake callipers.

19-inch Technical Storm wheels are now

standard and complete the revised exterior.

Add Satellite Navigation and Assured Service Plan and you’ve got RCZ with just one fully equipped, all-encompassing luxury sports car.

As is the case currently, three engine and transmission options will be offered at the same price. A manual and automatic version of the turbo petrol engine and a manual version of the turbo diesel. The 1.6-litre turbocharged four cylinder petrol engine produces 157kW of power and 275Nm of torque when mated to the six-speed manual transmission (115kW/240Nm for the automatic). The RCZ sprints from 0-100kmh in 7.5 seconds while returning impressive fuel consumption of 6.9L/100km and CO2 of 159g/km.

The RCZ also comes with a fuel efficient

diesel engine, which offers buyers a different type of performance drive. This engine develops a maximum power of 120kW at 3750rpm and a generous maximum torque of 340Nm available from 2000 to 3000rpm. It gives free rein to the potential for the RCZ while limiting its combined fuel consumption to only 5.3L/100km and CO2 emissions of 139g/km. It is fitted with a six- speed manual gearbox.

The chassis handles corners with confidence thanks to its wide track and well damped suspension. The steering is sharp and rapid and ESP is there to give you added confidence without interfering with the dynamics of the drive.

An active speed dependent rear spoiler improves the aerodynamic performance, handling and stability at high speeds. The

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advanced modularity that offers multiple layouts and seating configurations. The second row comprises three seats of equal width. Each can move back and forth over 130mm and feature reclining backs for optimal comfort. Access to the third row is by a single action – the seat cushion lifts and the seat back moves forward to free up as much space as possible for access.

Comfort, safety and space in the third row is comparable to that of the other seats.

There are special storage spaces, retractable sun blinds, rear ventilation outlets and unrestricted forward vision because the third row seats are not directly in line with those in front.

With its new technology, excellent road holding and equipment, the 5008 is safe, engaging and luxurious; making it as good to drive as it is to be driven in.

RCZ also has a low ride height and a low centre of gravity.

New RCZ delivers the same high level of handling and driving dynamics. It maintains its elegance but also boasts a new front face, harder lines and darker highlights to create a more aggressive, performance orientated look.

But before the new RCZ will come an allnew model – the 5008. Fresh to the Peugeot range the 5008 combines practicality and versatility with the space to accommodate seven people in comfort – the 5008 offers larger families an alternative offering to the large seven-seat SUVs. With its new technology, excellent road holding and equipment, the 5008 is safe, engaging and luxurious; making it as good to drive as it is to be driven in. Drivers will love

the design, technology and dynamic drive, while passengers will love the fantastic onboard entertainment and the space to stretch their legs.

The vast windscreen combined with the large panoramic glass roof provides a combined surface area of 2.39m² which floods the interior with natural light.

On the inside, all the controls are within easy reach which enhances safety as well as convenience. A raised driving position provides the driver with improved control and excellent visibility to help anticipate driving conditions while also providing easier access.

Although bigger than both the 308 Touring and 3008, the 5008 offers equivalent handling performance and driving pleasure.

The 5008 is a real seven seater with

The five rear seats can be folded individually into the passenger compartment floor to form a perfectly flat surface. For extra space, the front passenger seat can be folded flat to load long objects resulting in an effective load length of 2.76m. Boot capacity ranges from 758 to 2506L when the second row seats are folded away.

There are numerous storage compartments throughout the cabin with large door pockets, storage under the steering wheel and a chilled centre console.

At the rear, there are storage areas in the floor as well as the rear door pockets, all of which are very accessible.

A rear multimedia system helps to keep rear seat passengers entertained on long trips. The system includes two seven-inch screens that are seamlessly incorporated in the front head restraints along with two Bluetooth wireless headsets.

The multimedia system allows connection of external portable systems such as iPod, video, game consoles and DVD players. It is also possible to connect two separate video and audio sources simultaneously, allowing rear passengers to watch the one program on both screens or enjoy two different activities.

Like many other models in the Peugeot range the 5008 will come with Peugeot’s Assured Service Plan.

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sales

How did you get into the car dealership industry?

My love for the automotive industry stems from my father and stepfather, who both worked in automotive after sales all their lives. They have directed me from an early age as an apprentice mechanic through the ranks of a service manager.

Why did you choose Peugeot?

I have worked with numerous brands over the years and with Peugeot for the past 11 years. Associating with a premium brand such as Peugeot enables me to work with quality vehicles, great design and customers who have an appreciation for these elements.

Where would you place Peugeot in the industry?

The Peugeot product is in a great position to take advantage of their new design identity.

The look is fantastic, the cars are well equipped and I’m extremely excited about the future prospects of the Peugeot brand.

What’s your favourite Peugeot model and why?

As a family man there are more practical choices but I would have to choose an RCZ… who doesn’t love a stunning sports car?

What is your future vision for Peugeot?

After the tremendous RCZ win in its class at the Bathurst 12-hour race and the upcoming 208 GTi – it’s great to see Peugeot reigniting their sports car heritage. Going forward, I envision a brand that continues to produce stylish cars, which include the highest levels of driver safety, environmentallyfocused emission levels and the latest in technological features. The future looks very bright for Peugeot.

Meet the Peugeot Dealer Brett Robinson adores everything about Peugeots.

So much so that he now runs his own Peugeot dealership in Melbourne.

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peugeot rcz

Who is your role model and why?

Over the years I have been extremely fortunate to have many great mentors that focus on customer service, taking care of staff and good work ethics. My number one role model would have to be my wife who has a full-time job in retail, organises our children every day and still finds the energy to support and inspire me daily.

Who is the Peugeot driver?

The Peugeot driver is someone who appreciates European style, good value, safety and reliability. This covers a broad spectrum of people such as; a learner driver, a family of seven, a recreational couple, a courier or even a fun-loving sports car driver… the Peugeot brand has it covered.

How have sale trends changed over the years? What are some of the trends you expect to see in the foreseeable future?

Without a doubt many brands are taking their design cues from European styling.

Smaller cars are now packed with technologies previously only associated with larger, more expensive luxury brands. The premium small car segment is now crowded with choice and you need to stand out with design and value to be successful. There is also a massive amount of focus around lowexhaust emissions and hybrid technology,

brett’s kids painting the sales building

The Peugeot product is in a great position to take advantage of their new design identity. The look is fantastic, the cars are well equipped and I’m extremely excited about the future prospects of the Peugeot brand. in which Peugeot are leading the way with recyclable cars and e-HDi technology.

Describe a memorable moment you have had working as a Peugeot dealer?

As a new Peugeot franchisee, my most memorable moment has been my children

and I together applying the very first touch of paint onto our sales department building – a moment of pride at the realisation of my new beginning, as well as their willing involvement.

What is the most important question a customer should ask when looking to buy a Peugeot and why?

A customer could ask a myriad of questions but a well-trained sales person should be the one asking qualifying questions to ensure the customer is directed to the right car for their needs. A customer-focused dealership will be able to offer this service without pressure to take any uncertainty out of a purchase decision. Creating that perfect customer vehicle fit ensures a wonderful buying experience each and every time.

What’s the best thing about life right now?

My life at this stage is overwhelmingly full of positive elements. On the work front, everyday is exciting as my team and I establish our new dealership, and then there’s my wonderfully supportive wife and two great, fun-loving children to come home to. D Brett Robinson is the dealer principal at Bayside European. Sales: 1285 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham Victoria. 03 9239 6888. Service: 1234 Glenhuntly Road, Glen Huntly Victoria.

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real life

Pug & Me Rod Doherty lives in the Hunter Valley with his wife Carol, and together they have four children and 10 grandchildren. Rod retired as manager of the Hunter Region Business Centre in December 2010 and now concentrates on his role as the president of the Kurri Kurri District Business Chamber, focusing on growing the economy of the Kurri Kurri district. He is also an elected councillor with Cessnock City Council. Over the past 40 years Rod and Carol have owned 10 Pugs, including the 403, 504, 604, 405 Turbo Diesel, 306, 405 Mi16, 206GTi and 4007. Rod tells Tatyana Leonov his story.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The famous 4004 and 403 at the Peugeot Museum in France; Maitland Peugeot dealer Bruce Mudd and Rod in the winning 404 Group 5 Rally car; rod’s pride and joy – the 1963 403b; Rod with his winning 404 and the many trophies the car won; Carol in front of the Peugeot Museum in 2009; Rod took a ride in a 1935 Peugeot around Sochaux, France in 2009

“I was around eight years old when I first learned about Peugeots,” Rod remembers. “I was watching the 1953 Redex Trial and saw Ken Tubman, in the Peugeot 203 winning car, go through Muswellbrook.

I was hooked”.

Luckily for Rod, learning about Peugeots was easy because of his family’s strong connection to the motor industry. “Every Saturday night there would be chatter in the men’s shed about cars, and as a young boy I just loved the banter. I told them I’d own a Peugeot one day and they all told me I was mad for wanting one of those ‘funny French cars.’” Rod laughs.

“When I started my apprenticeship in fitting and machining I began reading an American magazine called Car and Driver.

They listed the top 10 cars in the world and the Peugeot 403 was listed number 10.”

It wasn’t until 1972 that Rod purchased his first Pug, a tired old white 1964 404 rally car that had seen more rough gravel roads than most cars would see in a lifetime.

“I was immediately hooked on this car that had won six times in the East African Safari from 1962 to 1968 and also winning the manufactures trophy.”

His trusty 404 went on to win the Group

5 Motorkana series three times, the New South Wales Motorkana series, and was runner-up in the Australian event in 1975.

“It was a great car, strong, reliable and nimble. My one regret is that I don’t still have one today.”

As a young boy I told them I’d own a Peugeot one day and they all told me I was mad for wanting one of those ‘funny French cars’.

Rod’s 404 eventually retired from motor sport and two 403’s joined the family. One 403 was used for a couple years in motor sport and setting car trials before Rod eventually retired from the sport completely to concentrate on his career as a New South Wales ambulance officer.

“Since those days I’ve had the opportunity to own a fully imported V6 Manual 604. This car had had only two previous owners, one being the Austrian Consulate.” Rod smiles. “It was a magnificent vehicle and had all of the mod cons that the new breeds today have and then some.”

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real life

Years later when visiting Sydney, Rod dropped into Pymble Peugeot to check out the new 206 GTi… but walked out with a different Pug. “There it was. Sitting in the back of the yard – a magnificent 405 Mi16. After some haggling I paid the salesman cash for the car… then rang my wife to let her know what I had done! There was silence on the other end of the line. I had two hours coming home for her to simmer down. Having witnessed the Mi16 win Pikes Peak in the United States of America I had wanted one of these for years. It was worth it!”

Together with his wife, Rod had the good fortune to visit the famous hill climb Pikes Peak on the American national holiday, Independence Day, in July 1992. “The Peugeot wasn’t there but we witnessed what Ari Vatanen would have achieved in the Mi16 a year earlier. We’ve had many great drives in our Mi16 but traded it in 2003 for the Peugeot 206 GTi. The 206 GTi is still in the family along with our latest acquisition, a 2010 4007. And Rod is thinking that another Pug could be on the horizon.

“Possibly a 508?” D The Hunter Valley Sporting Car Club is based in the Hunter region at Maitland.

Its most famous member and club patron was Ken Tubman, a Maitland Pharmacist and winner of the first Redex Trial in a Peugeot 203. The club always had a range of French cars including Peugeots, Renaults and Citroëns. The club began around 1948 and concentrated on Motorkhanas and rallying, but wound up in the early 1980s. The club has held one reunion since then, with members from the original club still living in the local area.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The beautiful 405Mi16 en route to Tasmania in 2001; Rod’s magnificent fully imported 1978 604 luxury sedan; Rod’s current family – the 4007 and 206 GTi

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Facebook & Twitter Peugeot Australia Facebook and Twitter have been going strong now for over a year. Here are just a few of the highlights. Go to facebook.com/peugeotaus and twitter/peugeotaus for more.

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Peugeot Australia February 20

Peugeot’s Onyx concept car was recently taken for a spin by Top Gear UK. Would you like to see one in your driveway?

Sharon Stambolieff Wow what a fabulous car February 20 at 10:20pm Nicolle Sedecki Absolutely!!!

February 20 at 10:23pm • Like • Carlo Mandofia I PREFER THE 208 ...

February 20 at 10:34pm • Like • Jessica Dudley How much would this set me Back?

February 20 at 10:37pm via mobile • Like • Jennifer Jane Navallasca wow...looking slickingly fast LOL...

February 20 at 10:44pm • Like • Krys Knight I love the look of this car! it looks HOT HOT HOT February 20 at 10:49pm • Like •

Mal Patching i own a 307 convertible best car ever February 20 at 10:52pm via mobile • Like • Dorothy Denning niiicccee February 20 at 11:14pm • Like • Julie Kettle I would be too scared to drive it in case I scratched it.

February 21 at 12:09am via mobile • Like • Christine Pretty Yes, please February 21 at 12:34am • Like • David Fever Yes please but I would also settle for an RCZ R. February 21 at 1:28am via mobile • Like • 1 Beryle Taylor Yes please.

February 21 at 1:31am • Like • Marjorie Dalgliesh Emma Chizzit?

February 21 at 2:42am • Like • Anthony Caira Yes. Undoubtably. Got a Pug Coupe there, but this would make a fresh upgrade February 21 at 3:05am • Like • Hans Andersen Yes Please.

February 21 at 3:42am • Like • Helen Louran Wouldn/t Mind !!!

February 21 at 4:53am • Like • Wendy Hawley Why not?

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Peugeot Australia February 19

Would you like to get to work in this baby from 1965?

John Hayton Wow! This one I’d never seen before, so I had fun reading up on it too. Thanks February 19 at 10:17pm • Like • 1 Steven Nelis no car pooling February 19 at 10:21pm • Like • Tony Hadley RCZ before they added the second bubble.

February 19 at 10:31pm via mobile • Like • Philip Challinor I LOVE IT, calm down my beating heart!

February 19 at 10:36pm via mobile • Like • 1 Ruth Oakman You bet. Wouldn’t you get some looks in that!!

February 19 at 10:52pm via mobile • Like • 1 Vicki Jorgenson-Bell now that’s a funny thing!!

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prizes

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For your chance to win one of these prizes, email us at winstuff@drivenmag.com.au. Answer the relevant question in 25 words or less and don’t forget to include your full name, address and phone number to be eligible to win.

Entries close 31 August 2013.

Win a two-night stay for two at the Harbour Rocks Hotel in a stunning and spacious studio suite, including buffet breakfast and dinner in Scarlett restaurant, valued at $1425.

The Harbour Rocks Hotel is the ideal Sydney accommodation choice – a home away from home oozing in sophistication and style.

Located in the historic Rocks precinct, just a short stroll from some of Australia’s best icons, it’s the place to stay when you want to indulge and relax. The prize voucher will be valid for six months from 1 October 2013 (excluding 28 December – 4 January). harbourrocks.com.au Q What would your perfect day out exploring The Rocks include?

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In November last year, Peugeot hosted a mammoth competition, which was all about dancing to win a Peugeot 208. The ‘Let Your Body Win The Peugeot 208’ competition was held over two days (15 and 16 November 2012) at Federation Square in Melbourne.

Now everyone knows Melbournians rarely need an excuse to bust out some dance moves, but when Peugeot gave them the chance to win a new Peugeot 208… lets just say there was some tough competition.

Participants were asked to create the correct sequence of dance moves to unlock the perspex box that held the new Peugeot 208 inside. And to help kick the competition off, there was a performance from Justice Crew, who are known for having all the right moves themselves. At the end of the two days there was a winner – drum roll please… Rebecca Costa. Here she shares her story.

As a single mum of one 11-year-old boy, we have struggled for six years with no car, relying on the bus to get around – which was tiring at times as we would have to catch up to four buses some days to get places.

I didn’t even know the competition was on till I got to Federation Square. The competition involved picking four dance moves out of nine, which became your code numbers for the vault that held the car in.

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DriveAway Holidays have been operating in Australia for over 20 years and provide great rates for local and international car hire. Voucher available for a minimum lease period of 21 days. Must be redeemed before 31 December 2013. driveaway.com.au/ Peugeot Q If you could drive anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

winnerS from last issue Karen Flegg from Griffith, ACT has won two nights at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney staying in a Grand Premier Full Harbour View Room valued at $1600.

Pierre Campeau from Sydney South, NSW has won a Sonos Play:3 all-inone wireless speaker, Sonos Bridge and a 12-month MOG music streaming subscription valued at $618.

John James from Claremont, WA has won a Peugeot Watch valued at $120.

The night I received the call telling me that I had won, we were packing to catch a train to visit family in the country. I couldn’t believe it. I even questioned Richard who rang to tell me – I thought it was a prank! He laughed and confirmed that I had really won the funky 208. We were so excited and rang everyone we could think of to tell them the news. We had smiles on our faces for days!

Life has changed so much for us since winning the car. We no longer have to catch buses to get anywhere – we just jump in the 208. We use the Peugeot to get my son to and from school, we have driven it to visit family in the country, and I love using it when I go grocery shopping. I love my 208 and still pinch myself that it’s mine!

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location

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Berber tribes wander these barren plains in distant sight of the highway, decorated arches are sometimes the only structure in sight and a camel may be your only friend. D

Do you know of an amazing drive?

Email editor@drivenmag.com.au with your pics and suggestions.

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