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WELCOME TO OUR WONDERFUL BRONZE ISSUE OF LUXURY QUEENSLAND STYLE MAGAZINE...

My favourite season - Winter. h to live in S.E. Queensland now that Winter's here. Almost every day the sun shines.

If you're on holidays or living life to the fullest - you can laze on the beaches each day taking in the beautiful blue water and softly crashing waves, before dining al fresco at one of the many fabulous restaurants and cafes. You can wander around the boutiques checking out the latest designer fashions, or visit one of the beautiful interior design showrooms, whilst anticipating the latest colours, lighting and furniture offerings that will help you to reinvent the overall look of your home or apartment.

Even if you're still part of the workforce, you can enjoy the season, as you drive along the shoreline on your way to - or home from, the office. Just looking out the window at the beautiful sky brings a smile to your lips.

At night, you can cuddle up under the doona with a glass of hedonistic red wine, muscat or port (with or without company) and read your copy of LUXURY Style, your new book, or watch a good movie; maybe your favourite chef will be on television cooking up a storm and inspiring fabulous culinary inspirations.

Over the past few years celebrity chefs have made their mark on the social fabric of our lives. As a society, we have never been so interested in fresh, wholesome and inventive food preferably created by a personable chef, who is more than happy to pass on a few secrets of the trade.

Channel Ten's Master Chef has proved the point. Move over Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and the like - now we want to see 'real' cooks in the kitchen. Master Chef was a surprise winner in the audience stakes. It may have started out a little slowly, but momentum built and we were hooked. It became almost compulsive watching. Hands up those who didn't tune in to see which of the home cooks would take out the overall prize.

Maybe we didn't all agree with the final winner - but technically, it was another 'game show' - so you had to play the game and eventually, someone had to win.

All the contestants seemed to have a fabulous time, and the highlight for me was their trip to Hong Kong - where poor Julie had to catch and kill her own fish. Better her than me! I could never have accomplished that task.

And, if she does open her restaurant on the mid-coast, we will definitely drive down to sample her dishes.

In keeping with our food lust, this issue we bring you a bountiful array of food and wine, wonderful chefs and spectacular ideas to build upon in your own kitchen.

We also bring you the latest plays, arts, books, theatre - interesting people and places, motoring magic and perfect properties.

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Copyright: All original material supplied by the publisher is copyright and cannot be used or reproduced without written permission of the publisher. Views expressed by contributors are personal views and they are not necessarily those of the Publisher. Indemnity: Advertisers and advertising agents warrant to the publisher that any advertising material placed in Luxury Style is in no way an infringement of any copyright or other right and does not breach confidence, is not defamatory, libellous, or unlawful, does not slander title, does not contain anything obscene or indecent, or does not infringe the Trade Practices Act or other laws, regulations or statues.

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RSVP - Style Events A stylish selection of the region's social events, openings, parties and people

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Fantastical Fashionista Duo Nick Scalisi & Ilona Karme-Scalisi – Cheap Thrill New York to Tulipani Sunrise Beach

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Taking Time to Make it Right…

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Tastes of Gold Coast The region’s favourite food and wine festival

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Fighting Fires...

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CLARENDON HOMES The Gold Coast Mayor & Mayoress were guests of honour at the official opening of Clarendon Residential Group’s new ‘Valencia’ display home at Riverstone Crossing, Coomera. A warm welcome was provided by Lynne Betts, Clarendon Sales & Marketing Director.

Roma Blair, Margot Mott & Irina Drozd sparkled.

ROMA TURNS 21 AGAIN!

A sparkling afternoon of

champagne and High Tea was enjoyed by a group of Roma Blair’s close friends at the penthouse apartment of Lady Beverley Ward in Paradise Waters on the 25th July.

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creates a plethora of tantalising delights, as well as a perfect birthday cake for

New Zealand, celebrate the opening of Toscani’s new store at The Emporium Fortitude Valley.

The boutique features Maxines perfect taste, with designers including: Paula Ryan, Trelise Cooper, Peachoo and Krejberg and many more.

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A glowing red Eiffel Tower adorned the foyer of Club Sofitel

Sofitel Brisbane Central he has brought his signature style

with goat's cheese traversing the room, a chef on-hand to

on the 30th floor, as funky French maidens welcomed

along with him, as well as marketing darling Teek Ireland and

freshly shuck oysters at a corner stall, and a centre dining

excited, French influenced guests (berets, scarfs and stylish

Food & Beverage Director, Sylvain Pasdeloup.

console filled with breads, jamon and French cheeses, and of

adornments abounded) who sipped on glasses of pink

This perfect French Bastille Day Soiree was a treat (and

Champagne. General Manager, Goran Aleksandrovski was

Goran's one-year anniversary with the hotel) - with 'French'

There was also master cocktail mixologist, Shae, on the

well-renowned for throwing stunning parties at the Sofitel

artist 'Pierre' drawing likenesses of guests, platters of

lower level to shake up the perfect French martini. What

Gold Coast during his tenure. And, now that he is head of

delightful canapes, snails, chestnut soup, and grilled prawns

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Living waterfalls EXQUISITE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WATER FEATURES

ADD STYLE, TRANQUILLITY AND ELEGANCE TO YOUR HOME, GARDEN OR BUSINESS Waterfalls with their attractive qualities of the sight and sound of rippling water inside home and commercial environments are to become increasingly popular. Living Water Designs waterfalls feature water cascading down mirror, glass or stainless steel in completely self-contained and custom-designed surrounds, made from materials such as stainless steel, powder-coated, aluminium, granite, timber and acrylic.

Lighting options enhance the effects of the reflections as the water flows and waves down a flat or curved surface. Living Water Designs builds these custom features on the Gold Coast in Queensland, to any size, shape, colour and with a high quality finish. They then can be delivered and installed where necessary. The waterfalls come in two main styles - home/commercial dĂŠcor pieces and inbuilt water-walls and water-windows for internal fit-outs. No major electrical or plumbing requirements. Environmentally beneficial as these waterfalls help filter airborne pollutants. They are most importantly leak-proof and splash-free.

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Runway to the stars N e w Yo r k F a s h i o n W e e k a n d B r i s b a n e ’s M e r c e d e s Benz Fashion Festival are premier fashion events where the hot frocks of tomorrow are shown off by a fantastical fashionista duo. he ever-designing Italian-born Nick Scalisi and his Canadian-born wife, Ilona Karme-Scalisi are former New Yorkers and no strangers to being at the pinnacle of the fashion industry, having shown their former US label Cheap Thrill at New York Fashion Week. The label was much sought after by mega stars such as Madonna, Christine Aguilera Susan Sarandon, Gwen Stefani, regularly used in sitcoms such as Friends and Dharma and Greg as well as numerous movies, TV shows and music videos.

Nick and Ilona met in New York City in 1996. Nick was a designer of both men’s and women’s fashion with offices in Los Angeles and New York.

After completing her schooling at UCLA with BA in Economics and Liberal Arts and Fashion Centre, LATTC, with AA in Fashion Design, Ilona became a model and swimwear designer with Sirena of California and Anne Klein Swimwear. She designed for top California women’s label La Belle and created her own children’s wear label, Widgin Originals.

Together they went on to establish Karmic Niche with several labels and world wide distribution, plus create sassy corporate uniforms and apparel lines for Disney and the Universal Studios’ brand, House of Blues.

After 9/11 the couple opted for a serious sea-change to Australia, the country that Nick had never visited, but had been Ilona’s second home since her childhood years, when her mother had moved to Port Douglas from Vancouver.

They left behind a major fashion career and now call Australia, more specifically Sunrise Beach near Noosa, their home. It is also

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Conceived in 2004, the label evolved from a desire to create sexy, edgy designs to appeal to Australian women seeking fashion that can take them from work to lunch, drinks, after five…wherever Nick’s original artwork prints feature heavily each collection, Ilona has an incredible eye for detail and pattern-making, both work together to create pieces that are distinctive, and all the cutting and sewing plus most of the fabric printing, is proudly manufactured in south-east Queensland. Fabrics are imported from all over the world including Italy, France, USA, New Zealand and Peru.

Tulipani Nero, their evening wear range which was launched at Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival in 2008, has the same rock and roll edge as Tulipani, and makes use of Nick’s quirky artwork and Ilona’s flattering silhouettes.

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Apart from Nick’s signature prints, both ranges continue to win fans courtesy of a skilful use of cut and drape with beautiful fabrics and unusual combinations.

Nick is adamant that at a time when most Australian designed garments are being manufactured overseas, it is more important than ever before to fly the Australian flag. “Fashion is the fibre of any community and we believe there can be a fashion-led economic recovery if only people think before they buy a garment.”

Ilona concurs: “Everyone from the designer to the sales agent, manufacturer and the independent retailer plays a part in this process.

Seeking and buying only Australian designed and manufactured fashion labels not only stimulates the fashion economy, it benefits the wider economy. And it’s not about sacrificing style – far from it. If anything, it’s the perfect opportunity to be more individual with your personal style. Plus the end product is of a higher standard and is better reflection of our lifestyle and climate.”

The emphasis is on elegant casual for the 2009 spring/summer collection with inspiration from the ocean and the latest cotton metal poplins contrasting with silks and jerseys “Elegant casual is so much a part of the Australian lifestyle,” comments Nick and Ilona whose daughter Tatiana is nearly 11. “This collection includes great pieces which can be coordinated to obtain just this effect, all with a splash of colour for added impact. We wanted to make essential wardrobe pieces for a pictureperfect endless summer.

“With these garments, everything has been perfectly finished on the inside and we have used a lot of French seaming,” says co-designer Ilona. “The fabrics are soft to the touch but almost sculptural in the way that they ply the body, creating a sort of shabby chic effect. The pieces look lived in from the moment you put them on.

“The cotton metal pieces layer beautifully with the collection’s tencel lycra jersey knits or silk kimono tops. Or for a show-stopping effect, team with a midriff corset.”

This season the pair revisits the nautical theme in their special way, by blending colours and forms and using indigo striped cotton that washes down like a favourite pair of jeans.

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For the original print fabrications, Nick has drawn inspiration from sketches in a journal he kept while travelling around the Caribbean and Mexico some years ago. The result is whimsical, abstract and individual.

The dress is still strong this season either short and flirty or long and sexy, with comfort and allure being the keys to the collection.“Silhouettes are straight, almost minimalist, and the knit tops offer an ease of fit without sacrificing sexiness or impact,” describes Nick, adding the Tulipani ranges are stocked in 65 outlets throughout Australia including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Cairns.

For the third year in a row Ilona and Nick have been invited to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane which runs from 23 to 28 August and is a key event for designers and retailers, providing a boost in potential sales. Tulipani will be starring alongside other fashion luminaries such as Easton Pearson, Juli Grbac, Rebecca Manning swimwear and Colin Heaney.“The 15 looks on the runway are from the Tulipani Nero collection of after-five wear and will have an emphasis on black and white, maybe with silver, a splash of pale pink or a play on champagne,” says an excited Nick, who loves the freedom and slower pace of Noosa, not having the distractions of frenetic New York and taking time out to enjoy a glass of Pinot Grigio with his “sexiest pasta,” a spaghettini with chilli, purple garlic, walnuts, frilly parsley and a splash of lime juice.

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The dress is still strong this season either short and flirty or long and sexy, with comfort and allure being the keys to the collection.

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CARDI’S ARE A STAPLE OF ANY TRANS-SEASONAL WARDROBE. THIS GORGEOUS NUDE CARDI IS SIMPLE AND ELEGANT WITH SUBTLE TONES AND DELICATE CABLING. A FLURRY OF PLEATED SILK DETAIL AT THE BACK PROVIDES AN UNEXPECTED BURST OF SOFTNESS AND SHINE. THE REVOLUTION ‘GOLD RUSH’ SKIRT IS AN INCREDIBLY DETAILED PIECE THAT EVOKES THE SUMPTUOUS TEXTURES OF VINTAGE FABRICS. THESE TWO PIECES TOGETHER PROVIDE A BEAUTIFUL OUTFIT OF SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE.

THIS GERANIUM PRINTED ‘LOVE MY SWAY’ DRESS IS A PICTURE OF FEMININITY. WITH ITS WARM SUMMER COLOURS AND FANTASTIC FLORAL PRINT, IT WILL BE THE PERFECT DRESS FOR BBQ’S AND GARDEN PARTIES AS THE WEATHER WARMS UP AND THE DAYS GET LONGER.

The Militaire ‘Pocket to ‘Em’ Dress is a signature piece from Trelise Cooper’s Summer 2010 collection. Inspired by vintage scarves found in markets in the South of France, this gorgeous fabric has been crafted into a 1950s style dress that can take you from breakfast in Provence to cocktails in Paris. It’s close-fitting top half provides structure and shape while the voluminous skirt encourages some fun and flirtiness!

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New Summer Collections - Arriving Now

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Senka Thwaites

Spoilt for choice... wenty years ago in Perth, Senka began her retail career.

After working in various stores she opened her own shop in the Margaret River called Memories. It looked like an upmarket mini department story, its best sellers were expensive yet very affordable jewellery, handbags and sunglasses and during her eight year tenure, she won a Telstra award for small business and the seed to success was well and truly sown. “You spoil me Senka” became such an oft-used phrase, that ‘Spoilt’ seemed a logical brand name, so was trade marked.

After four months of ‘me-time’ in Noosa, Senka, master builder hubby Darin, sons Adam and Brandon, and two poodles Mocha and Latte, her “stress relievers”, made the bold move to the east coast.

“Wholesaling is totally different to retail but I dabbled in it years ago and imported various items, mostly jewellery. I started out of a small warehouse in Noosaville and it grew quickly so after three years I now have two warehouses based in the funky area of Gateway Drive.

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When it comes to dynamism, super savvy Senka Thwaites has bags of it.

“I import mainly from China, but have jewellery and accessories from Hong Kong, pearls from Spain, Swarovski crystal jewellery from Korea and Paris, wallets from Japan and winter bags from India.”

Senka is hands-on with all aspects of her products, especially handbag design. “We have a factory in China and a member of staff looks after quality control. Too many wholesalers buy off the shelf and it all becomes very similar, plus it’s a very cut throat industry.”

Spoilt products are distributed to 600 stores nationally and in New Zealand, a resort in Brunei and a fashion store in London, plus her first concept store in Noosaville. Senka is aiming for a Spoilt concept shop in every major shopping centre in Australia.

Her current estimate of lines is about 350 in jewellery, leather handbags, fashion handbags, shoes and evening bags.

“I have the best value for money handbags in the market because I go for turnover not huge profits. They look expensive but are so affordable.”

fashion winter fashion style a tranquil oasis in noosa As you enter through the antique Chinese doors a sense of calmness envelops you. itting sipping an organic herbal tea, looking out onto a central courtyard with a flowering frangipani and running water, the real world is quickly forgotten‌.which is exactly the idea.

Urbancalm in Noosaville is an architecturally designed, eco friendly building, where the intention is to provide beautiful, healthy spaces where anyone can come to learn simple techniques to calm their mind.

It is becoming increasingly well known that a calm mind is a key ingredient for calm sleep, better health and happiness.

To help you achieve this, Urbancalm offers a range of activities including mindful yoga, meditation and shiatsu massage, for a range of people, from children, teenagers, pregnant women, executives, sportspeople, to mature aged.

Gift vouchers are available for classes, courses and workshops.

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THE DESIGNER ela began her career winning five Australian Fashion Industry Awards, for Lifestyle Fashion. After twenty five years as a fashion designer Mela has spent the last seven years developing a collection of ‘Clothes that Travel with You’ Time restraints of modern living led her to believe that a core wardrobe of comfort basics was an essential to help today’s woman get going each day.

‘As an individual I love to accessorize. I was looking for quality, well cut basics to give me a platform for individual style while working, on vacation or enjoying time with my family’.

Mela was tired of tight, clinging, clothes in unflattering shapes. She began the search for a perfect transeasonal knit that skimmed and felt sensual against her skin. Her solution was matte jersey, a yarn that was comfortable, versatile and luxurious.

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The active Australian lifestyle and long destination travel requirements inspired Mela to develop a range that would ‘shrink her travel bag and make dressing easy’.

The matte jersey cloth gave Mela the basics she needed. Today her highly sought after jersey essentials have evolved to offer core and highlight styles for all occasions.

‘I believe in making the old new and the new familiar. Style is about the woman who wears the clothes. I offer an evolving range of core and statement pieces that grow with your needs. Nothing is a huge surprise requiring a complete fashion makeover, rather, a subtle addition to your personal wardrobe giving you the opportunity to express a new season silhouette’. ‘Fashion should be easy; nothing should be too hard to understand. Layering is the key and comfort is so important for today’s woman’.

Mela has a huge following in Australia, where the active lifestyle has challenged the designer to develop her line to incorporate accessories, coordinating knits and laces giving women of all ages and sizes a complete wardrobe that she calls ‘anywhere style for anytime chic’. The range is highly sought after by travelers and visitors to Australia and has led a rapidly expanding market across the globe.

The collection and essentials are available all year and follows the simple philosophy of layering for all occasions.

Mela Purdie is available from Meegs Boutique on the Gold Coast Noosa Classy Lady - Noosaville For other stockists: www.melapurdie.com

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School aged children: Some children are allergic to nuts and many schools are ‘nut free zones’. But for kids without allergies, nuts make the perfect after school snack or a fun addition to any weekend outing. Nuts are highly satisfying, so giving children just a handful of mixed nuts after school will curb those cravings for chips and chocolate, tiding them over till dinner. Growing bodies need energy and protein, and nuts provide both - along with loads of nutrients needed for a healthy balanced diet. So if you can’t get those vitamin pills down – try nuts.

Twenties: Why waste money on lotions and potions, when vitamins and minerals can keep you looking fab. Think beauty from within. The vitamins and nutrients found in nuts may help those in their twenties stay looking young and feeling great. Almonds, for example, are a great source of vitamin E, an antioxidant that may help keep skin youthful by protecting against free radical damage.

Thirties and Forties: When people reach their thirties and forties, they begin to think more about their health. Factors such as calcium intake, cholesterol levels, and other health risks

take a higher priority. As nuts are a great all rounder, people in their thirties and forties can appreciate the benefits nuts have for the immune system, nerve and muscle function, and their role in developing strong healthy bones.

Fifty Plus: With cardiovascular disease (CVD) the leading cause of death in Australia, particularly for older men and women after menopause, (accounting for 34% of all deaths in Australia in 2006,) eating nuts may provide some protection against CVD. Nuts contain healthy unsaturated fats, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, and these can help lower blood LDL cholesterol - plus, nuts provide essential Omega-3 fatty acids and according to a growing body of evidence, are key to weight management . A range of studies has found that those who enjoy a handful of nuts daily, significantly lower their risk of heart disease and lower their cholesterol.

For more information on the health benefits of nuts and/or for tasty nut recipes for all occasions please visit www.nutsforlife.com.au

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The universal gift for any occasion. For the expression of any feelings.

To say “I Love You”, “I’m Sorry”., “Happy Birthday” - a living celebration of life itself. And now even easier to organise by phone or the internet, says your local florist, Creative Blooms owner Wendy Gray. “With our experience just give us a call and we’ll create a stunning arrangement for any occasion..

Your One Stop ONLINE Flower Shop Create your own floral gift or let us create a spectacular floral arrangement for any occasion Wedding bouquets, baby showers, gift baskets, chocolate & flower baskets, wreaths, homewares & gifts.

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LIZ CLIFT LIZ CLIFT LIZ C INTERNATIONAL Liz Clift International boutique situated at Benowa Gardens shopping Centre, along with The International Shoe store next door, are a one-stop shop.

Liz travels overseas constantly sourcing new and exciting designer labels from Europe and U.S.A. Her labels express a unique attitude, modern and casual chic.

The elegant and exquisite style of Liz Clift International attracts customers from all over Australia.

Liz Clift holds exclusivity to all her labels, and her experienced stylists can work with you to create your individual style.

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We invite you to come in and experience the difference Amarante services provide. We specialise in Lomasi Disposable Pedicure Systems, Young Nails Acrylic and Gel Enhancements and Dermalogica Skin Care Treatments at their best. Our strength lies in our ability to customise our treatments & services to your specific needs.

Shop 6a, Hope Island Central Hope Island Road, Hope Island P: 07 5510 9565 www.amarante.com.au

Obsessed by beauty STARTING A BEAUTY THERAPY COURSE IN HOBART IN 1992 KYLIE SULMAN OWNER OF AMARANTE BEAUTY & NAIL LOUNGE HAS BEEN TOTALLY OBSESSED WITH THE NAIL AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY EVER SINCE. “I had my own business in Hobart for 3 years which I started at the age of 17 and run for 3 years before selling and moving north to the sunny Gold coast. I worked with a variety of amazing salons and learned so much from the people I worked with over the next 3 years, which was fantastic but still had that burning desire for my own salon again”.

Kylie said. “I opened my next business in Paradise Point which proved to be extremely successful. After 7 years I had an opportunity to import one of the leading nail care products in the world into Australia, so I decided to give it a go. I sold my salon and went to Los Angeles to train with the owner of Young Nails, Greg Salo”. Kylie added.

“This was the most amazing experience of my life, Greg changed my attitude, my passion and my goals, I never thought I would be able to achieve the success I have experienced over the past 3 years with Young Nails. I have travelled nationally training and educating Nails Technicians, developed our national education programs, and worked in Trade shows all over Australia and also recently in Las Vegas at the international beauty show”. Kylie still had the desire for another salon! So Amarante Beauty and Nail Lounge, at Hope Island was born. Kylie said “I am so excited about working with our products in salon, and putting into practice our systems and procedures, from our Young Nails services in Acrylic, and gel to our new Lomasi disposable Pedicure systems, disposable cartridge waxing, and of course our dermalogica skin care treatments, with our large range of facial equipment from galvanic skin care treatments to diamond microdermabrasion, ultra sonic treatments that increase product penetration by 10,000 times and the latest from the USA the LED skin rejuvenation treatments”. After searching the world for the best, now Amarante are presenting you with an opportunity to come and experience the difference.

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Taking time to make it right...

Breastfeeding can be a special bonding experience shared by mother and baby, but like any new skill it can take time to master. he new Queensland Health breastfeeding campaign, 12+ months on the breast, aims to help mums prevent or overcome many of the barriers to successful breastfeeding and support them to feed for longer.

The most common problems mothers face are attachment and latching difficulties, perceived low milk supply, engorged breasts, sore cracked nipples and mastitis.

Worrying about how much milk their baby is receiving is a common concern as many women find it hard to gauge exactly how much milk is being provided. Good signs are an alert and happy baby, at least 6 heavily wet nappies a day, feeding 6-12 times a day and appropriate growth for baby’s age.

While it is very rare for a woman to be unable to produce enough milk, supply can be boosted by increasing the frequency of feeds. Eating a range of healthy foods, drinking plenty of water, and getting adequate rest will also contribute to increasing supply, while supplementary feeding with formula will reduce it.

Swollen, tender, uncomfortable and full breasts are a natural symptom for women in the days following birth and should subside within a few days. Ways to alleviate the discomfort include wearing a supportive, well-fitted bra, breastfeeding often and applying cold packs to breasts after each feed.

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Smearing expressed breast milk onto nipples after feeding, wearing breathable natural fabrics, and regularly changing breast pads will help the nipples to heal, however it is important to seek help from a health professional if this problem persists.

Mastitis can be caused when blocked milk ducts in the breast become inflamed or infected and also needs immediate attention by a doctor. To help treat mastitis, continue to breastfeed often or express, massage any lumpy areas while breastfeeding and apply heat packs to the breasts before feeds.

To avoid mastitis, good attachment in addition to getting plenty of rest and eating a variety of healthy foods is vital. The more run down, stressed and exhausted you are, the more vulnerable you are to an infection.

To ensure a happy and comfortable feed for both mother and baby, how baby is positioned and attached to the breast is important. While there is no correct position to breastfeed, it needs to be comfortable and pain free so mum and bub can both relax and enjoy the experience.

Breastfeeding for as long as possible gives babies the best possible start in life. With the correct advice, support and a little time, breastfeeding can become an easy and enjoyable activity.

You can get a breastfeeding guide through Queensland antenatal clinics, or online at http://health.qld.gov.au/breastfeeding/ You can also call the Australian Breastfeeding Association Breastfeeding Helpline 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686), or 1800 686 2 68 to VoIP phones for advice and support day or night.

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The festival program not only includes scenic walks throughout the Sunshine Coast hinterland suitable for all ages but also lots of activities including music and dining.

The Blackall Range is a perfect setting for the Festival of the Walks. With a selection of national parks and scenic reserves, Baroon Pocket Dam, lookouts and water courses, the area is great for getting outdoors. Map guides are available to point you in the right direction to experience a magnificent selection of rainforest and mountain walks, ranging from easy to strenuous, from 20 minutes to several days. The Festival includes The Great Walk that winds through the scenic Blackall Range.

Montville will play host to all forms of music over the three weekends of the festival, while Maleny will feature a lively buskers’ beat.

A Festival of the Walks degustation dinner will be hosted at the award-winning Reserve Restaurant Maleny on 30th August and will feature local wines and food produced from the freshest of local produce. The festival will close with a special dinner at On Mountain View near Maleny on 13th September with proceeds supporting Australia Zoo’s Wildlife Warriors.

For a detailed program of festival activities and information about the walks visit www.festivalofthewalks.com.au. .

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sanctuary cove waterfront dining + bar steak - seafood modern australian cuisine

Black Angus comes to Sanctuary Cove...

BAHIA’S JUST OPENED AT SANCTUARY COVE RIGHT ON THE WATERS EDGE. ffering casual elegant dining and has an extensive menu. Black Angus Beef is available which can be char grilled or served on Bahia’s Hot Rock. Those that get engrossed in conversation while their meal gets stone cold will find the hot rock solves all those problems. It’s a healthier cooking style because it doesn’t require oil or fat.

The volcanic stones are heated in an oven for 6-8 hours and then placed into specially designed stoneware plates, which are able to withstand intensive heat. Your choice of steak fish or seafood is placed on the hot rock while you eat, making your last bite as tasty and hot as the first!

Bahia also offers weekly chefs specials to make dining at Bahia exciting and innovative tasty food selection.

Lastly the desert menu has a selection of deserts worthy of the sweet tooth connoisseur.

Enjoy a relaxing drink at the XYZ Bar and everyday with very special prices between 5.00pm – 7.00pm.

The wine menu has also morphed into a wide ranging selection of Australian award winning wines, including exclusive boutique winery styles, New Zealand wines and French wines.

You can also enjoy live music every Friday & Saturday from 6.30pm and Sunday afternoons from 12pm.

Bahia also caters for functions such as weddings, business & corporate lunches & dinners.

Open from 8.00am Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Waterfront on the Promenade Sanctuary Cove.

Bahia also has a sister restaurant in Tedder Avenue Main Beach.

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Tastes of Gold Coast..

AS CR JAN GREW OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED THE REGION'S FAVOURITE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL TASTES OF GOLD COAST - SHE WAS KEEN TO REFER TO IT AS - "ONE OF THE MAIN COURSES IN THE CITY'S BANQUET OF MAJOR EVENTS."

ocean view, or retreat to the 'green behind the gold' in the hinterland for some gourmet delicacies and boutique wines.

Seasonal delicacies are on offer from farm gate to plate - as the kitchens of the city's best hotels, restaurants, caterers and cafes present seasonal produce from their network of quality suppliers from across the region. They will be

"The festival is not only a wonderful opportunity to discover more of our many great wining and dining experiences, it also delivers many important benefits for the Gold Coast." Cr Grew said For the sixth year running, the best offerings from the Gold Coast will be on show for two weeks from 21st August until 6th September. The event will celebrate with over 31 events across 17 delicious days, with a true tantalising smorgasbord of delights on offer.

showcasing the freshest seafood and premium beef, artisan cheeses and olives, exotic fruits and vegetables, local wines and boutique beers.

Tastes of Gold Coast showcases exciting culinary ideas and influences - all produced by our City's remarkable chefs to provide memorable food and wine experiences at each individual events.

So gather your friends together and take part in the food extravaganza of the year.

This is your opportunity to let your taste buds lead you on a culinary

This year's new events include: Sotitel Gold Coast will host an opening night

exploration of the Gold Coast’s finest food and wine experiences, whether you

cocktail party on Friday 21st August - Magnifque Premiere, a stunning five

choose to dine with a pristine

course specialty cocktail and matching canape selection, as well as the Live Sinatra swing band for an evening of true entertainment; they will also host

foodie events

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a special State-inspired menu on 1st September. Another signature event Toast to the Coast on 4th September, is sponsored by Conrad Jupiters. This gourmet event will deliver a stunning four-course menu to diners, with specially created dishes that have been inspired by the hotel's premium restaurants. Experience the fun of Italy at Italiano Carnevale to be hosted by Watermark Hotel; and Chefs Go Wild will be in full force at The Fireplace, Hyatt Regency over the entire 17 days.

Mushrooms

Now in its 8th year, the annual Mushrooms on Main culinary competition will be held on Tedder Avenue, Main Beach on Saturday 29th August. Mushroom Mania will hit the local restaurants in celebration of Mushroom Month and as an integral part of the Tastes of Gold Coast food and wine celebrations. Participating restaurants will offer diners menus featuring extra entrees, mains and even desserts featuring

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executive chef, George Colombaris, Toby Puttock of

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Restaurant Fifteen fame, and Queensland chef

his signature dishes on a

houses shouldn't throw stones' -

Marina Mirage's Farmers Market will incorporate a

Dominique Rizzo, who is a favourite on Ready, Steady,

purpose-built stage in the

but I must add for the record

producers' market kitchen From Farm to Gourmet on

Cook. There will be fun, food and wine available and

middle of the packed Hyatt

that he isn't an 'oil painting' in

29th August ; Palazzo Versace will host acclaimed

entertainment all day.

grand ballroom, utilising fresh,

real life, but he tells us that

celebrity chef, Michael Moore at two events - a gala

All in all - there is no better place to be this season

local produce and practised

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than the Gold Coast. Forget the diets, you will get

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enough exercise running from one event to the next,

left of stage to captivate the

- there were even a few men that

European food and wine, as well as a showcase of the

to ensure you don't miss anything!

crowd by preparing each dish

seemed to be just as enamored

before the course was delivered

with him as well.

Gold Coast's cultural diversity. It will be held in Neil Shannon Park on the top of the Bruce Bishop Carpark

For a full programme of events visit www.tastesofgoldcoast.com.au

on Sunday 6th September.

on Main..

these healthy funghi - many at special prices.

Twelve judges including your loyal LUXURY Style foodies will conscientiously work their way around the restaurants, eating, devouring, savouring and scoring dishes presented to find each overall category winner, who will be presented with prizes and awards in the late afternoon. What fun. Ensure you make a restaurant booking to become part of the fabulous Mushrooms on Main this year.

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The origin of the spices... he Tandoori Place began in 1984 when Surjit Dhillon (The Current Owner), opened his first restaurant in Southport, Queensland. It was here that Surjit

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These unique, full-flavoured tastes immediately became a success and soon began to ‘wow’ unsuspecting Aussies from all areas of the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

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restaurant for their special event.

The reputation for this ‘Amazing Food’ quickly spread throughout South East

Besides weddings, birthdays,

Queensland creating a demand for more Tandoori restaurants to be opened in

and formal occasions the

many other locations.

Tandoori cuisine continues to

An Evolving business - Today The Tandoori Place group of restaurants has

be sought after by many

evolved to form the largest chain of Indian Restaurants on the Gold Coast,

Queensland

Queensland. There are now nine award winning restaurants all functioning as a

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part of the uniformed group, as well as the Indian Shop (Coolangatta) which offers

Excellence in Service - Staff training and customer service is a constant focus at

gifts, spices, sweets, Indian garments and ready made meals. All restaurants

all Tandoori Restaurants. Every waiter, waitress, chef and administrator must

consistently serve the same carefully prepared; traditional Tandoori menu skilfully

undergo staff training and demonstrate the high standards expected as well as

created by hand picked master chefs & cooked to suit all tastes from mild to hot.

demonstrating practical techniques of etiquette and service.

The Hall of Fame - Since its humble beginnings, The Tandoori Place has won

Please feel free to visit one of the Tandoori Place restaurants where you will be

numerous awards for its exceptional flavours and holds the accolade of being

made to feel more than welcome and enjoy sampling some of the finest traditional

Queensland’s number 1 restaurant for seven consecutive years. It has also been

Northern Indian Cuisine in South East Queensland. Restaurants are located at:

voted in the top 5 restaurants in all Australia, as well as last year winning the G/C

Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Southport, Runaway Bay, Chevron Island, Miami, Palm

Style Magazine award for Best Indian Restaurant.

Beach, Coolangatta and Albion (Brisbane) the majority of which are fully-licensed

Adapting for Business and Event Catering

with BYO options… Plus the Indian shop at Coolangatta.

‘Catering at your place or ours’ is The Slogan that boldly describes the flexibility

For more information, please call 1300 082 636 (1300-0TANDOORI) or visit the website: www.tandooriplace.com

of catering offered by the Tandoori Place. It is this concept of catering along with

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make your barbecues the best in the neighbourhood with Uruguayan chicken, Mexican suckling pig…

Licensed to grill INTERNATIONALLY CELEBRATED CHEF AND TELEVISION PRESENTER BEN O’ DONOGHUE HAS RETURNED FROM THE UK AND NOW CALLS BRISBANE HOME. hen Ben was five his Irish dad and Norfolk-born mother left the UK, migrated to

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13 years in the UK.“We built fires on the beach, catch fish and cook them on corrugated iron sheets, ripped off from roofs in cyclones, and baked potatoes in the coals.

“When I finished school in Perth I got a job on Rottnest Island for the summer. I loved it so much (sun, surf, girls, etc), I got a job as a kitchen hand – the perfect scenario of surf-workpub.”

And so began Ben’s culinary journey. Cooking became his passion and a reflex and it never ceases to give him pleasure or stimulate his imagination. He unequivocally believes that food should be simple and distinctive, technically and culturally correct.

After working in a number of top class Australian restaurants, Ben moved to London in May 1996 on his 26th birthday. For four years he worked at The River Café.“This was the most inspirational place I’ve ever had the pleasure to work. The genius of Rose Gray and Ruthie Rodgers, their ideas, philosophy and approach to Italian food provided the backbone for my own style of cooking,” recalls Ben who started at the River Café a few days after Jamie Oliver.

He later joined mate Jamie at the exclusive Monte's Club as head chef, was a consultant and food stylist to him, cooked for Tony Blair and the Italian Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street and around the time of taking control of the Atlantic Bar and grill in Piccadilly, considered one of the finest dining rooms in Great Britain, he and wife De-arne celebrated the birth of Ruby who is now six and has been joined by siblings Herb and Cash.

His television credits include four series of the internationally acclaimed food and travel program, Surfing the Menu; he was the food judge for LifeStyle Food’s recent Great BBQ Challenge series; has appeared on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen and Planet Food; and most recently the series of The Best in Australia. He writes regular food columns including delicious magazine.

His current cookbook, Ben’s Barbecue, published by Hardie Grant is just perfect for Father’s Day or a Christmas present for your favourite male..

Ben reckons you can make your barbecues the best in the neighbourhood with his recipes, such as Uruguayan chicken, Mexican suckling pig, Japanese robatayaki vegetables, Singapore chilli crab, the best drinks and desserts plus all the recipes for rubs and marinade, breads, salads and vegetables you’ll ever need.

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Champagne tastes, but....

Don't be intimidated by the classy ambience and glimmering chandeliers at Lauxes Restaurant at On The Park in Broadbeach. Diners don't always appreciate quality fittings and fine dining in the tourist strip. Some think that being seen dining at a crowded bistro is all that counts. But we disagree!

have been thrilled to find that we don’t charge a venue fee, jjust a minimum spend per person, which definitely works to their advantage”.

With the park available to host the taking of vows, as well as a perfect backdrop for photos, and then just a few steps to the restaurant, it is no wonder that brides are finding this the perfect, stress-free venue.

Peter & Jojo Third

wners Jojo and Peter Third have created a beautiful

Of course, a great restaurant is judged by its chef even more

multi-functional dining space to cover all dining

so than its ambience, and in Lauxes’s case, Peter and Jojo were

possibilities. Perfectly positioned beside Victoria Park

lucky enough to entice Japanese chef Akira Takagi to follow

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in Broadbeach, Lauxes offers quality, modern dining with a

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GREAT FOOD, NORITAKE GOLD TRIMMED CROCKERY, FRESH OYSTERS, CHAMPAGNE, PERFECT LOCATION AND, AFFORDABLE PRICES

them to Australia.

While his menu is not Japanese, he does allow his traditional

Peter and Jojo brought their inspiration from Japan, where

influences to enhance a modern Australian list of favourites.

they had designed and run highly successful restaurants and

With nine choices of freshly shucked oysters, as well as

bars for several years. They then decided a trip home to create

scallops, eye fillet,Wagyu, duck, salmon, pasta and chicken on

something special was well overdue, and decided that

offer, the choices are tempting, and Chef Takagi’s delicate

Broadbeach would be a perfect location for their dream.

sauces and detailed presentation add just the right element to

Peter’s background in interior design is evident in the stylish design, with sparkling chandeliers, hanging crystal glass

each dish. There is also a fine dessert menu to finish the meal, with choices to delight.

pendants, cream leather chairs, banquettes and quality fittings.

If making a choice from the menu seems daunting, why not

Diners seem to have forgotten the pleasure of dining in a

indulge in the signature Aphrodisiac Degustation Menu,

real restaurant atmosphere, where little extra touches like fresh

designed specifically with ‘lovers’ in mind.. Seven smaller-sized

flowers and real candles on the tables make all the difference.

dishes showcasing the finest tastes. Described as ‘ seven steps

The location says Peter was equally as important as the food

to heaven’ - the menu includes Rockafeller meets Miss Blini,

and decor, and having additional ‘alfresco’ dining tables was

oysters dressed with fine champagne cream froth & salmon

important, with our beautiful warm weather and balmy nights.

pearls, oysters splashed with lime, lemongrass & coriander

With two styles of dining available, outside on the

salsa, caviar & creme fraiche dressed blini.

promenade within view of the passing traffic but without the

Other courses include; twice cooked pork with bok choy &

inherent petrol fumes that normally come with al fresco

baby corn; champagne poached lobster with confit fennel &

dining.

spiced avocado; a silky forest mushroom soup with walnuts

Inside the tables are covered with crisp white damask

and truffle oil; succulent Wagyu sirloin with madeira reduction;

tablecloths, gold filigree-edged Noritake plateware, silver

and a chili chocolate fondant with double cream & cherries;

cutlery and crystal glasses. Perfect for any occasion, - not just

and a green cardamom & creamy coconut pannacotta with

the 'special' ones.

rose petal syrup.

In the daytime you can sit, relax and take in the passing Broadbeach lifestyle with casual dining alternatives. And at

A fine wine list includes the French champagne collection, and a good wine selection from $38 a bottle.

night, you can sit at the central cocktail bar sipping on one of

Now the good news - to help us all through this global

the many champagnes and sparklings

economic downturn, Lauxes has introduced half-priced

available by the glass or bottle, or

lunches from Thursday to Sunday, when main meals will be

choose a wine from the extensive list,

half price. The chef will also shuck half a dozen fresh oysters for

whilst watching the flickering flames

you to enjoy with a glass of sparkling wine or beer for just $12

of the tall outside garden torches,

a set, available at any time of service. So now there is no excuse

“Lauxes has proved hugely popular”

for not enjoying the perfect dining experience.

says Jojo with both weddings and

To sum up; Lauxes has ticked all the boxes for a real dining

corporate events. “Being so close to

experience, food, decor, service, wine list, plus, an affordable

the Sofitel Hotel, The Casino and the

restaurant you would be proud to take a companion to for

Convention Centre makes us a perfect

that special occasion EVERY WEEK.

location.” she said.

“Couples organising their weddings

For full menu possibilities visit www.lauxesrestaurant.com

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RECIPES

Pineapple passionfruit upside-down cake

Quintessentially Queensland It may be roughlooking but the pineapple is adorably juicy and sweet. riginally a native of Brazil, the pineapple was grown in West Indies, Mexico, northern South America and cultivated by the Indians long before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492.

Columbus reportedly took it to Spain where it became known as pina de indies he pine of the Indies, because it was thought it looked like pine cones. In Europe I was known as arana which is a South American Indian word for ‘excellent fruit’. The name ‘pineapple’ was first recorded in England in the late 17th century. The Portuguese introduced it to India in the 16th century and Lutheran missionaries from India brought it to Australia.

It’s an excellent source of Vitamin C, small quantities of other vitamins and minerals. It has dietary fibre, some fructose and glucose but most of the sugar is sucrose with 100g of fresh pineapple equals 160kj.

The rough-looking, spiky, oval pine cone is actually a group of smaller fruits fused around a central core with a tuft of short, sharp, grey-green leaves rising from the top.

Skin colour varies from creamy-green to yellow-orange with flesh colour from pale

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yellow to golden yellow. Once picked it doesn’t get any riper. It becomes juicier, not sweeter.

Select plump fruit with fresh-looking skin and leaves and a sweet, pleasant aroma.

Store in a cool place. Once cut, cover and refrigerate. Use within two days and be aware that the enzyme bromelin, can prevent some dishes from setting or cakes and breads from rising. Add at the last minute or cook before use.

PINEAPPLE PASSIONFRUIT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE Ingredients: 340g butter 325g dark brown sugar 360ml pineapple juice 380g self raising flour 200g castor sugar 6 eggs 6ml vanilla essence 1 pineapple, thinly sliced 300ml passionfruit syrup Method: Preheat oven to 180c. Melt butter. Brush a little bit of the butter on the inside of a 9 inch cake pan.

Mix 5 tbs of the butter with the dark brown sugar and ¼ cup of the pineapple juice. Place this mixture in the bottom of the cake pan. Arrange the pineapple rings on

the brown sugar mixture in a decorative pattern (be creative). Set the pan aside. Stir together the flour, salt, white sugar and self raising flour. Separate the eggs. Beat the whites until stiff but not dry. Beat the egg yolks until lemony yellow. Whip the egg whites. Stir in the remaining pineapple juice, vanilla and remaining melted butter. Add this mixture to the flour mixture. Gently fold in the egg whites. Pour batter over the top of the brown sugar and pineapple rings. Bake at 160c for 30-40 minutes.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes then cover pan tightly with a serving dish and invert so that the pineapple side is up.

To serve: Serve on cake stand or as individual wedges. Drizzle passionfruit syrup over and serve with a dollop of double cream, ice cream or both.

Variation: Add 100g of chopped crystalised ginger folded into the batter at the end or omit passionfruit and have just pineapple

Credit: Recipe created by Martin Duncan from Freestyle Tout at the Emporium Fortitude Valley and also now at West End.

The roughlooking, spiky, oval pine cone is actually a group of smaller fruits fused around a central core

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Conrad Jupiters' Toast to the Coast…

For the first time, the Gold Coast's number one dining destination will host the Tastes of Gold Coast's Signature Event, combining local ingredients and wine in an afternoon of pure gastronomic glory.

On 4th September, from 12.00 to 3.00pm, Conrad Jupiters will explode with colour and flavour - flowing from the restaurant terrace through to the chic new Lobby Bar. Toast to the Coast will take you beyond the typical fourcourse menu, with a suite of stunning side dishes perfectly paired with some of the Gold Coast's most celebrated drops, including wines by Witches Falls and Summit. The tantalising menu will feature specially created dishes, inspired by the flavours of the property's award-winning restaurants.

Take you tastebuds on a sensory journey around the globe, as you experience the new world Eastern influences of Charters Towers' modern Australian menu; the authentic Italian fare of Andiamo - and a dash of the Orient from Zen. All complemented by a relaxed festival atmosphere.

Tickets are all-inclusive at $49.00 per person.

Places are limited, to book Ph toll free 1800 074 344 Tapas - Steak - Seafood - Coffee - Cocktail Bar

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O Bar & Grill owner Amel Braham is thrilled with the response from happy diners at Sanctuary Cove’s newest dining destination. Executive chef Mark Maric has taken inspiration from Amel’s vision and designed dishes that are a winner with those looking for a total dining experience, or something a little lighter to accompany a fine wine, beer or cocktail.

Open breafast - lunch - dinner The Promenade Marine Village Sanctuary Cove Ph: 0755 779214 www.obarandgrill.com.au Weddings Corporate Events

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review Moo Moo steers diners towards the real deal...

In the five years since opening, Moo Moo the Wine Bar & Grill has become a glowing example of what good planning, quality food and imaginative wine selection, and the perfect chef can do to ensure the success of a restaurant on the Gold Coast.

perfect piece of steak is then carved at the table and served

f course, location, location, location - also plays a big

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provenance), cooked to perfection by executive chef Philip

part. And, by choosing a location close to, but not in

Edwards and his highly trained staff, and served by helpful and

the middle of, the hub of the Broadbeach dining

intelligent waitstaff, in a restaurant that just oozes style - then

scene - owners Steven and Autumn Adams played their hand

Moo Moo the Wine Bar & Grill is definitely for you. With beef

correctly.

choices including Kobe Cuisine, Master Kobe, Cape Grim,

with accompaniments that complement the perfect piece of meat, rocket & parmesan salad, duck fat sauteed kipfler potatoes and a trio of chef's sauce selection. You will definitely need a good, good red to complement this dish.

If you like your steak sourced from the right herd (with

A lot of thought has gone into the overall design of the restaurant, with its wide-opening glass walls facing onto a park,

Rangers Valley and Dry-aged 30 days - your choices are mouthwatering.

where in the daytime you can sit and watch the world go by,

Of course, you don't have to be a carnivore to dine at Moo

while enjoying the pleasures of the hip cocktail bar tended by

Moo (but it does help), there are many other fine offerings on

mixologists, who create the perfect cocktail to suit your every

the menu to suit even the fussiest of diners. Succulent fresh fish,

mood, before being seated in the upper restaurant area. At

oysters, scallops, prawns, vegetarian fare, chicken, lamb, duck

night you can perch atop a white leather barstool and sip a

and much, much more.

glass of wine or designer beer, discuss the day's work or confer

Recently, Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill won the award for

with friends, before sauntering to your table for the perfect

the Gold Coast’s Best Steak Restaurant at the Restaurant and

steak dinner and bottle of quality red.

Catering Gold Coast awards night. In receiving the award,

This modern restaurant's decor is highlighted by organic

restaurant owner Steven Adams said that he was humbled by

curves, cowhide panels (more beefy!), intrinsic lighting

the win and accepted the award on behalf of all of his staff, who

programmed to change colours up to 12 times a cycle, and

he explained "are all a part of the Moo Moo family".

comfortable seating. All the better to ensure your comfort while

Moo Moo has now won the Gold Coast Best Steak Restaurant

devouring the signature dish - A 'Carnivore's Dining Delight' for

for four years running - 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, as well as

two - a one kilo spice-rubbed Wagyu rump endowed with the

Gold Coast’s Best Restaurant 2007, Queensland’s Best Informal

chef's secret spice rub, sealed on the grill and then oven-

Dining Restaurant and the title of Queensland’s Best Steak

roasted to your personal taste (recommended med-rare) . This

Restaurant 2008.

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Aria encore...

Peter Sullivan and Matt Moran

foodies in brisbane

THE LONG ANTICIPATED WAIT FOR MATT MORAN TO CLONE SYDNEY’S ARIA RESTAURANT IN BRISBANE IS OVER.

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pening mid-August and located in the Eagle Street Pier precinct, the restaurant has spectacular views of the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge providing the perfect backdrop for 150 diners including 40 in a private dining room.

Aria will incorporate the freshest Australian produce in an innovative and contemporary menu designed by Matt Moran with his sous chef of many years, Ben Russell overseeing the kitchen operations. Peter Sullivan, coowner and maître d’ of Aria Sydney will guide the front of house and service with the attentive eye of Madeline Nieuwenhuizen.

“The menu will feature signature dishes including Kurobuta pork belly and Peking duck consommé but it will also have a large emphasis on seasonal local produce from some of the great Queensland suppliers, as well high quality aged meat sourced from premium producers such as Blackmores and Rangers Valley,” says Matt who is very excited about being able to

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Matt Moran and Ben Russell open a restaurant in the country’s fastest growing city.“Brisbane seems to me to have a perfect balance between work and lifestyle with a great climate to match.”

Local sommelier Adi Schuetzeneder will

oversee the wine list which boasts a over 400 wines including iconic wineries such as Penfolds, Henschke, Wendouree and Torbreck.

Wines from the emerging Granite Belt region of Queensland will be a welcome addition.

Architect Alexander Tzannes who was responsible for the interior design of Sydney’s Aria restaurant, redesigned the old Pier Nine site and has created an intimate dining room of warmth and elegance yet relaxed and inviting.

Matt, a familiar face on numerous television shows and in the glossy mags, appears regularly as a guest chef at numerous food and wine events including Brisbane and Noosa and since 2003, has been a member of the international culinary panel for Singapore Airlines.

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Ben O’Donoghue ‘Chefs on the Reef’ Seafood Dinner SEBEL REEF HOUSE AND SPA PALM COVE he Restaurant at Sebel Reef House and Spa has one of the best water views in Nth Queensland and what better place to host Australia’s favourite ‘surfing’ chef Ben O’Donoghue?

General Manager Chris Northam has invited Ben to create a brilliant dinner showcasing his favourite seafood, for one night only Saturday 15th August.

Ben first came to Australia's attention through his ‘Surfing The Menu’ series with co-host Curtis Stone, but Londoners had discovered him years before, when he headed some of the cities finest restaurants, including the famous River Café (where he first cooked with Jamie ‘naked chef’ Oliver before going on to style Jamie’s first two books). He was also head chef at the multi-award winning Hyatt Carlton Towers in Knightsbridge and Atlantic Bar and Grill in Piccadilly – one of Great Britain’s most brilliant eateries.

Well, we may have been slow to recognise Ben initially, but we are making up for lost time now - with his newest show ‘The Best’ - Australia rating brilliantly. Ben spends his spare time writing his inspirational cook books (he’s up to number five) with his latest Outdoors being re-released soon.

As for the setting for this beautiful dinner - Reef House is the opulent, colonial style boutique hotel in the centre of Palm Cove, elegantly positioned below 300 year old Melaleuca gums. making it the most pristine and relevant setting for any food event.

Reef House’s Executive Chef, the award-winning Phil Mitchell is recognised as one of Queensland’s finest and he’s a dab hand at

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SUNDAY DINING AT VIE BAR + RESTAURANT.

hosting guest chefs – after 10 years his folio of visiting stars for the ‘Chefs On The Reef’ series grows annually.

Previous visitors have included Rick Stein, Christine Manfield, Luke Mangan and Stefano Di Pieri.

Phil’s brigade will work beside Ben to produce the seafood showcase dinner, which includes Oysters in Angel hair , Moreton Bay Bugs and Reef fish. and of course, premium wines from Samuel Smith & Sons will be matched to each course.

The ‘Chefs on the Reef’ Saturday 15th August ‘Ben O’Donoghue ‘Chefs on the Reef’ Seafood Dinner – with wines $175 p/p Ben O’Donoghue ‘Stay Over’ Package $519 p/p Includes 2 nights accommodation, attendance and food and wine at two events & breakfast two days – twin/double share Ben’s latest book ‘Outdoors’ will also be available for signing

Bookings – Reef House 07 40553633 or email events@tsrhpc.mirvac.com.au

smothered with garlic meunière or lobster sauce, served with seasonal vegetables; a stir-fry of local bugs in the half shell with bean sprouts, crisp greens and Chinese herbs, in a chilli, lime and shallot glaze; or the

ould there be a better location for a leisurely Sunday lunch than

250g rib of beef on the bone, oven roasted

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with creamy mashed potatoes and forest

This is the perfect dining spot to take in stunning Broadwater views,

mushroom sauce.

overlooking the Palazzo Versace Marina at Main Beach?

millions of dollars worth of quality cruisers glistening in the bright

Desserts include a classic rhubarb nut

sunlight, and to watch the mesmerising traversing of watercraft of all

crumble served with honeycomb ice cream;

shapes and sizes.

Belgian chocolate pave presented with

Add to that a perfect menu designed by Chef de Cuisine Peter Dufy and you have the makings for a day to remember.

The newly introduced Sunday set-price menu features the everyone's favourites, lobster, Moreton Bay bugs and beef.

orange sorbet and praline; or a selection of farmhouse cheeses served with apple, lavosh and quince paste.

Of course, a full menu is also available,

Diners may order three courses, entree, main and dessert from the

but for a day to remember without any

special luncheon menu for $59.00 or alternatively, choose any two

worries, this new menu is exactly what

courses for $49.00.

diners are looking for in the current

We suggest you begin by grazing on the signature antipasti stand.

Three tempting tiers of antipasti for two or more, including chef’s fresh

economic climate.

Although designed for Sundays, with

dips, marinated olives, Turkish bread, charcuterie (including salami,

a forward phone call Vie is happy to oblige couples

pastrami, Parma ham) and gazpacho.

and groups on other days as well.

You can then choose from the three mains - whole baked lobster

Bookings are essential. Ph: 509 8000.

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The striking red cement floor has five coats of resin and the lights, which we’ve been told are shades of Gaudi and Barcelona, were created by a local sculptor

a portal for business with pleasure

travel...

A young couple’s fortitude was rewarded when their hotel, bar and restaurant in the heart of Brisbane opened to critical acclaim.

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A VEXATIOUS GLOBAL FINANCIAL CLIMATE DID NOT INTIMIDATE BRIDGET AND DUGALD WOODS’ DREAM OF OPENING AN EDGY-STYLE INNER-CITY HOTEL THAT WOULD APPEAL TO THOSE TRAVELING ON A BUDGET FOR BUSINESS, PLEASURE OR BOTH. hotel was never an alien idea for the Woods. Dugald was running a backpacker’s establishment and his brother Andrew and wife Georgina had set up Brisbane’s famous Tinbilly’s backpackers’ accommodation. It was a runaway success so much so, Dugald and Bridget moved to Brisbane and together it became a family-run affair. In 2006 the couple became the sole owners. Tinbilly’s reputation as a safe and clean hostel with excellent service and the crazy Tin Bar, went on to achieve world-wide recognition.

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The quaint former Astor private hotel in Astor Terrace Spring Hill, had faded from glory to a home for the homeless, when developers Rick Bird and Scot Hutchinson saw its potential and approached the couple. “We felt the location wasn’t right for a backpacker’s hostel, so asked if they’d reconsider the concept of a hotel,” says Bridget who acknowledged that the original plans differed greatly from the end result. The exterior design by Cottee Parker Architects was in place before they came on board, the builders were Hutchinson, Dugald designed the bar and restaurant and Bridget used her interior design skills on the 84 standard queen and twin rooms, executive king rooms and two suites.

“We wanted the four-star Portal to be swanky yet affordable and totally focused on service plus provide an alternative to the larger chain hotels, which lack personality,” explains Bridget who went to great lengths to ensure all inclusions were above par, especially the

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Bridget and

mattresses which were trialed and retrialed before deciding on a super comfortable sprung mattress with a latex top.

“The compact stylish rooms are equipped with the latest in-room technology such as ipod docking stations and ibahn, which has 30 plus movies on selection and a database of 10,000 songs.

“We understand the importance of a day spa or gymnasium for guests however with space limitations we had to think outside the square. Dugald and I enjoy exercise and know it’s a great way to start the day. With the Portal’s proximity to the beautiful Roma Street Parklands, we offer the services of a trainer so guests can enjoy the outdoors and train at the same time.

“Regarding massages, I’d contacted Ripple a few years ago as a gift for Dugald. He was so impressed with the professionalism, Ripple ‘the day spa that comes to you’, was the obvious choice to recommend to our guests who can enjoy various massages, also beauty treatments and even a body rub with warmed chocolate oil. Surely that’s the ultimate pamper for chocoholics.”

The O Bar and Restaurant have been given a different look and vibe so

guests feel as though they’ve totally left the hotel, With its street-front bar it’s also a magnet for the inner city set.

“Throughout the building process, we were a little nervous as Dugald had all the plans for the restaurant in his head and very little on paper. The interior’s soaring hand-cut dry stone walls were chosen to create warmth and comfort and make solo travelers feel at home. The striking red cement floor has five coats of resin and the lights, which we’ve been told are shades of Gaudi and Barcelona, were created by a local sculptor from Dugald’s brief.”

Head chef Anthony Baker, with a stellar track record, Portal Hotels including Brisbane’s Novotel, Conrad Treasury, and Dugald Woods Hamilton Island’s Mariners and Romano’s restaurants, has been receiving plaudits for his use of superior ingredients in modern Australian dishes such as roasted lamb rack with celeriac puree, caramelised king brown mushroom and rocket jam; curried kingfish, spiced pear chutney, hung yogurt and garlic pappadams; green tea -pressed pork belly with pan-seared scallops, fennel, chilli caramel and agrie doux; and lemon, ricotta and parsley risotto with shaved fresh winter truffle.

Tapas for two includes New Zealand oysters, sand crab terrine, scallops and vodka-cured trout; and ‘Coat of Arms’ with lemon myrtle emu carpaccio, salt-baked kangaroo fillet with lillypilly preserve and Vegemite damper.

Breakfast and lunch are served everyday; dinner is Monday to Friday and the evenings are also popular for bar-flys and wine aficionados.

General manager Dallas Bickle says since the Portal was officially opened by the gregariously indomitable Lyndey Milan and young James Smith, aka James Corona - the tall tenor, gave a brilliant rendition of Nessun Dorma, visitors have stayed from as far away as London, LA and China, there have been city slickers, some from the burbs of Brisbane and many from the regional areas of Queensland.

Andrew and Georgina, financial whizzes and fellow entrepreneurs, are also involved in the business with the super energetic duo. Bridget is also the operations manager as well as a busy mum to Angus 8, Ethan 7, Hamish 5 and Claudia 9 months. “Until a few months ago Claudia was bought up in the hotel, in the store room out the back,” says Bridget who doesn’t live on site as the boys love the outdoors and they have no understanding of the word quiet.

“In the winter it’s rugby and summer it’s Nippers. As a family we love playing in the backyard, cooking and heading to the coast as often as possible.

Brisbane is a great city to work and live; we adore the people and the climate,” say the Woods, who have been approached to open more hotels under the Portal banner and albeit a few changes, are looking forward to the next challenge.

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Dinner inBridgeman the vineyard...

Downs n the heart of the burgeoning South Burnett wine region, just

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of Jan Bridges), and a selection of fine local Kingaroy cheeses.

one and a half hours west of Noosa, the night was chilly, the

The wines we enjoyed on the night included the Bridgeman

braziers were glowing - and the huge white marquee was

Downs 2008 Verdelho, 2008 Chardonnay, 2008 Rosé, 2006

adorned with fairy lights, chandeliers and

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 Cellar Release

grapevines.

Shiraz, Stump Block Fortified Shiraz and

Tables were swathed in white linen,

Liqueur Muscat.

sparkling glassware adorned the tabletops,

As many of the guests had come from far

huge silver wine buckets were filled to

afield for the night, and all available

overflowing with South Burnett Wine Region

accommodation in the region had been

wines, and guests decked out in their finest

secured for them, and buses sat patiently

dinner garb were ready to party hard.

waiting for the end of the evening to arrive,

With 128 delighted guests quaffing the

the guests had other ideas. None were eager

latest vintage of Bridgeman Downs wines,

to leave and the party cruised on until the

nibbling on canapes that could have been

early hours of Sunday morning - even as the

served in the finest hotel - we were all

temperature dropped to below 4 degrees.

definitely in the mood for a fun evening

Organisers of the event Jan Brydges and

amongst the vines.

This was the setting for the inaugural Vintage in the Vines, hosted by Jan and Alex Brydges, owners of Bridgeman Downs

Jan and Alex Brydges

Just to add an extra edge to the evening, we found out that Vintage in the Vines was held almost 15 years to the day from

Bendele Farm organic duck, Kinbombi beef and Kingaroy

when Jan Brydges first transformed the previously disused

cheeses, all prepared by local chefs, served by local catering

grazing paddock into the charming vineyard estate it is today. In

school students, and complemented by top class local wines.

that same year (1974) the Macarthur Report was released

The evening started well with locally grown and marinated hot

revealing that the South Burnett region was perfect for

kalamata olives; rare Kinbombi beef en croute with onion jam &

producing wines, and likening its climate and soils to the lower

homemade aioli; and the famed mushroom and Bunya nut

Hunter Valley and famous wine growing regions in Europe. Now

cappuccino.

Jan's son Alex runs the vineyard in close consultation with the

Dinner included an entree of roasted Bendele Farm organic

winemakers involved, and his enthusiasm and driving force will

duck breast on a Windera grown petite salad of leafy greens and

ensure that this region becomes a major driving force in

blush grapefruit, brioche croutons and an orange & ginger sauce.

Queensland's winemaking community.

Our main course was a perfectly cooked eye fillet of Kinbombi 30

We can't wait for their next function.

vanilla bean pannacotta with hot muscat plums (a family recipe

FOX CREEK 2006 RESERVE SHIRAZ WINS BEST AUSTRALIAN WINE AT 2009 JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE.

cheers!

years.

course dinner incorporating regional produce, including

a rich Shiraz jus. To complete the evenings menu we feasted on

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detail to chance, in hosting the region's biggest event for many

Cellars, who were hosting a showcase occasion featuring a five

day aged beef on twice cooked Goomeri pumpkin galette with

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her son Alex Brydges, had obviously left no

The Fox Creek 2006 Reserve Shiraz has just been awarded the Trophy for the Best Australian Wine at the 2009 Japan WINE Challenge. This prestigious award follows on from the 2006 Reserve Shiraz international Gold Medal wins at the 2009 Decanter World Wine Awards and the 2009 International Wine Challenge.

The fruit for this wine was sourced from selected premium McLaren Vale vineyards with a range of soil types contributing structural and flavour complexity.

With almost textbook primary and secondary fermentations, winemakers, Scott Zrna and Chris Dix, were provided with numerous high quality batches from which to individually barrel select the batches used for this Reserve Shiraz. Judicious matching of oak type and toasting to each specific vineyard batch, combined with careful monitoring of the progression of maturation, has produced a stunning wine exhibiting

Bridgeman Downs Cellars are open for wine tastings, cheese platters, and sales Thursday to Monday from 10am – 4pm Buses are welcome by appointment - phone (07) 4168 4784

numerous layers of flavour and a finely balanced structure.

The bright fruits and elegant tannins balanced with exceptionally fine oak has produced this classic vintage of Reserve Shiraz, and while being inherently drinkable now, it will also reward careful cellaring for years to come. This wine is famed for standing up to even the richest of dishes, whilst being more than capable of entertaining you all alone.

Since the first vintage of this wine was released in 1995 this McLaren Vale Shiraz has boldly made its’ presence felt and is acknowledged in the excellent category of the 2005 Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine. As usual, this wine has been tendered with loving care from vineyard through to bottling.

The fresh and lively intensity of the 2006 Reserve Shiraz is a true expression of the vintage characteristics.

It is available from their Cellar Door or discerning retailers and restaurateurs nationally. RRP $70.

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A wine best served with Laughter BAY OF FIRES PINOT NOIR - BEST IN SHOW...

This result also coincides with Bay of Fires’ preparations for the Wine Industry

WILLOW CREEK 2007 TULUM PINOT NOIR

Tasmania

The 2007 Tulum Pinot Noir marks the

Unbottled 09 – which will tour

next step in the evolution of Willow Creek Vineyard.

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Roadshow

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At the recent Royal Brisbane Wine

Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in

Show, Tasmanian winery Bay of Fires was

August this year. Open to trade, media

It has a powerful nose, dominated by

awarded the Wine Emporium trophy for

and consumers, the Roadshow will be a

dark berries but balanced by savoury

Best Pinot Noir of Show for the 2008 Bay

fantastic showcase of all that Tasmanian

oak aromas. Fruit slowly matured under

of Fires Pinot Noir.

wine can offer.

near perfect conditions has resulted in a

Bay of Fires winemaker Fran Austin is

More information can be found on the

weighty and generous mouth feel and a

understandably thrilled with the result:

Wine Industry Tasmania website at

palate of blackberry and cherry

“The 2008 Pinot looked promising,

www.winetasmania.com.au.

characters. Notable savoury earth and

showing such wonderful balance. Mostly sourced from the Derwent River region,

The 2008 Bay of Fires Pinot Noir will be released in August at RRP$38.50.

it emerged from vintage as a soft, with firm, ripe tannins that beautifully characters.”

“This result at the Brisbane Wine Show couldn’t come at a better time, just as we’re about to release the wine into the market. ” Since her arrival at the Bay of Fires winery eight years ago, Fran has worked hard

to

develop

a

detailed

understanding of Pinot Noir fruit from

dimension and are offset by fine tannins.

RRP $40

2007 YABBY LAKE PINOT NOIR...

generous wine with ample structure, supported the ripe dark berry fruit

spice flavours add complexity and

A blend of three clones, each planted on a specific soil type and aspect of the Yabby Lake Vineyard.

The subtle variation of each block and its selected clone adds great depth of character and personality to this wine. The texture is rich and velvety with intense pinot noir fruit flavours and a powerful long, but restrained finish. A classic vintage.

vineyard sites around Tasmania, creating the best possible quality wines possible to reflect their origins.

FOXEYS HANGOUT BY CATHY GOWDIE (Hardie Grant $45)

RUTHERGLEN ESTATES NV MUSCAT Described by Rutherglen Estates wines as just like 'nana's fruitcake' this wonderful, smooth, comfort drop is perfect on a cold night, warm morning - or any other time of the day or night.

It is young and fresh, with an average age of 4 to 5 years, with luscious characteristics such as raisins, toffee, caramel, butterscotch, dried fruit and nuts. An indulgent delight at RRP $19.95

he launch of a fun and vivacious range of new wines called the ‘Laughter Series’ by Canberra winery, Shaw Vineyard Estate, was created for Camp Quality - Australia's leading raiser of funds and laughter for kids with cancer. These wines will help raise money to ensure children with cancer have the chance to smile. For every case of the ‘Laughter Series’ sold a $50 donation will be made directly to the local Camp Quality Head Quarters.

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Did you know that …laughing reduces stress Did you know that …laughing strengthens your immunity Did you know that …laughing releases antioxidants and oxygen into the body making it a natural pain killer Did you know that …15 mins of laughing is equal to 30mins at the gym!

What about this one… Did you know that a child laughs up to 300 times a day and adults only laugh about 18 times a day?

The ‘Laughter Series’ is available for purchase via www.shawvineyards.com.au and www.campquality.org.au/laughterserieswines

before the age of thirty, move her parents down to Melbourne for childcare duties, and whip back into the office to resume a successful career. But life had other plans, and when it became clear that she would have to change tack, Cathy and her

“We were not obvious

husband Tony, an aspiring winemaker, packed up and moved

candidates for a sea change,”

to Red Hill, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. They knew it

explains Cathy. “When we

would never be easy. Living the dream is somewhat less

talked of moving to the

deluxe than simply dreaming it. Like toddlers and Italian cars,

country, friends pointed

the vineyards required constant vigilance, and Tony and Cathy

out that Tony and I were

soon discovered the delights and disasters of daily life on the

hardly

back-to-nature

land: scavenging birds, grape rot, objecting neighbours, late

types. ‘Do you own a single pair of

frost, dwindling bank balances, foxes at the window and

shoes without heels?' asked a friend. But at the end of a

weeds that fly across the wind to settle in carefully tended

bleak winter, we bought an old farmhouse on 10 daffodil-

vegie patches. Foxeys Hangout reveals a year in the life of a

dotted acres at Red Hill and planted a vineyard.”

winemaker, beyond the facade of the cellar door.

Cathy had a life plan: have two children in quick succession

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Out of the box in S

Thinking outside the square produced an extraordinary holiday-at-home ambiance to four boutique-style residences, which are evocative of nature yet exude elegance.

harlie Moore thrives on challenges. To him nothing is impossible - it’s just another day in the building industry. Some years ago Tania Hindmarsh put Charlie to the test when she designed a house for herself at Elanora on Sydney’s northern beaches.“Charlie, who had previously built and renovated many upmarket homes from ritzy suburbs such as Palm Beach, Clontarf and Mosman, did a fabulous job,” says Tania. “He had great insight and never said it couldn’t be done. We hit it off straight away and now work as a fantastic team.”

The partners in business as well as life, made the sea-change to Noosa eight years ago and built Namale (meaning ‘to live with passion’), a magnificent Balinese-inspired home and gardens in Doonan.

Their next project was moving and melding two original Queenslanders on a large site also in Doonan. The task was monumental; the result was sensational. The dream

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Words: Helen Flanagan Photography: Anastasia Kariofyllidis

Tania Hindmarsh

Charlie Moore

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STONE-STACKED FEATURE WALLS AND RED CEDAR FLOORING, KOI PONDS, SPLASH POOLS AND SPAS to own the ultimate beach house became a reality with Istania on South Stradbroke Island, however building it, Tania and Charlie faced a different set of challenges yet managed to raise the bar of excellence.

Next challenge: Sunshine Beach, known as a great area for long term investment, a fact backed up in the latest Property magazine, which ranked it in the top five of the nation’s best performing suburbs.

“With beautiful beaches, a stylish air and great village vibe, we couldn’t think of a better area. When the opportunity presented itself we decided to go with it, that’s despite all the challenges,” effuses Tania, sighting the land size and council restrictions as the biggest issues. “It does however make you think harder in how to overcome what’s before you. And what an amazing journey it’s been.”

For this project, the design savvy trio is Charlie Moore, Tania Hindmarsh and Scott Rippon of Arango Designs Pty Ltd. The result is luxury and glamour personified.

“Each apartment has been masterfully designed to encapsulate an individual mood,” explains Tania Hindmarsh about the two residences at Weyba One Four and the two residences at 20 on Weyba. “Vibrant colours, gleaming finishes, plus furniture and fittings sourced from around the globe, shriek of splendour - an impression complemented by premium-quality natural materials such as stone-stacked feature walls and red cedar flooring. Koi ponds, splash pools and spas - natural additions to the tropical gardens, bring the outdoors in.”

Scott, inspired by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, has translated time-worn design principles by presenting outstanding lineage and instant architectural appeal. Charles’ attention to detail and the fusion of various material required during the building process has been described as “knockout”. Tania has an innate understanding of maximising space to achieve a seamless flow. Her choice of features and accessories add allure to the design brief.

Tania says she draws inspiration from life:“There are so many beautiful places even nature itself to admire, touch and smell – lots of memories that fuse. Whenever we go to another country we look at the architecture, how it's put together and the materials used. I take everything in and let the ideas evolve from there.

“My dad was also a huge inspiration. He was a designer/ builder who was constantly coming up with great new ideas. I've been around building sites all my whole life so it’s quite natural to me. And with Charlie’s father being an engineer and his grandfather an architect, it's in our blood. We live and breath design.”

Tania and Charlie’s favourite holiday destination is Bali where they feel so relaxed and enjoy being indulged in what is their idea of heaven, however it’s the finer aspects of Asia that can be seen in the detail of

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Out of the box in Sunshine.. a seductive picture … a feast for the senses, being perfect examples of uncompromised detail and quality meeting incredible design. the exteriors and interiors. “I prefer to call the flavour modern Asian,” describes Tania. “The continent brims over with amazing architecture and fabulous natural materials. Such clever creative people, beautiful scenery and lush outdoor living.

“We wanted to bring that feeling into these boutique apartments - a combination of great design, mood, passion and soul to Sunshine Beach with its similar climate. Colours are also an integral part and should transcend a warm emotion as soon as you step inside.

“I’ve designed or handpicked the furniture for each of the four apartments to ensure an individual wow-factor look. Wherever possible I’ve had it manufactured overseas. The lounges for example were imported from Germany.

“Stone and timber are very important elements giving warmth, interest and grounding. Lighting gives the all-important mood and I’ve deliberately dodged usual-style fixtures using instead individually sourced art features. Once again it gives each apartment a personality whilst being reminiscent of a luxury retreat.”

Tania and Charlie, who have sons Daniel 17 and Brycen 6, confess they build as

though it’s the only place they’ll ever have.“So much love and passion goes with every project and we become so focused it totally consumes us. It has to be right.”

The fully furnished apartments paint a seductive picture and are a feast for the senses, being perfect examples of uncompromised detail and quality meeting incredible design.

Visit by appointment 14 & 20 Weyba Street, Sunshine Beach or www.luxuryresidencesonweyba.com.au Heather Marshall Dowling & Neylan Real Estate M: 0439 969 800 Phill Downey Century 21 Prestige Properties M: 0405 519716

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A Glamorous night with IPE Cavalli

EVERY APRIL ITALY HOSTS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR INTERIOR DESIGN EXHIBITIONS IN THE WORLD! INTERIOR DESIGNER PENNY DEL CASTILLO DROPS IN FOR A LOOK... ITALIAN STYLE

italian design

or 7 consecutive days and 7 consecutive nights the city of Milan is

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ottomans finished in deep buttoning and glass feet!!! Suspended from the massive pitched ceilings are eight Visionnaire signature oversized chrome organic stemmed chandeliers which have been enhanced by a back drop of white on white wall panels relief carved repetitiously in the simply perfect Visionnaire “oval”. This only sets the scene for the magnificence of what awaits

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behind the doors of the Visionnaire private rooms!

flamboyant interior and industrial designers, architects, decorators, importers

the success of this exclusive range is the meticulous intent to adhere to one

and exporters, wholesalers and retailers all clambering to be the first to site

man’s direction with absolute integrity maintained by all 32 Italian factories

the industry’s immerging new talents and be inspired by the genius of

involved in the manufacturing process. “All production is 100% Italian. All

legendary design celebrities!

factories are small factories. And every small factory has a “little boss” who is

transformed from its’ typical routine business structure and comes

The entire showroom exhibits the most luxurious of contemporary Italian

alive with the festivities of hundreds of thousands of fashionable and

furnishings, decor, art, lighting and bathroom fittings and fixtures. The key to

The Milan design week brings out the best of the best in style elegance and

specially connected to me, Luigi Cavalli”. Luigi maintains this intimacy because

extravagance! Attending the renowned event this year, I like many others did

he strongly believes that one can “lose personality in dealing with big

find myself asking ... “what crisis???”

companies”.

Recently acquainting myself with Byron Bay business woman Maxine

Visionnaire is the brand name given to the Cavalli range which established

Monroe, a close associate of the Cavalli family, I was kindly offered an

the new design wave of Gothic meets Baroque style now sweeping the

invitation to attend the 50th Anniversary celebration of Italian furniture

world. In 2000 when Luigi first launched his “childlike fairytale fantasy” he was

manufacturing icon, IPE Cavalli.

considered to have lost the plot! Many of his rivals mocking him and some of

The exclusive VIP invitation arrived requesting the pleasure of my company

his existing clients calling him “a little crazy” for his attempt to shift the

to join the intimate cocktail party at the IPE Cavalli showroom in the centre

industries thinking in the midst of the architectural minimalist movement

of the fashion capital! Being an interior designer from Noosa, Australia

boom! The design concepts break away completely

certainly has its advantages, I thought! Imagine being on the “A” list for such

from the hard edge look that was so popular just a few years ago. Mr Cavalli

an event where only a handful of people are invited! Upon arrival, I

says “It gives the consumer a new dream with more shape. It is a mixed

discovered the Italians idea of intimate was not quite what I had

cocktail of style and materials. It is not to be just furniture, we must enjoy

expected!!....No less than 3000 people turned out for the soiree!!!! (Much like

every process! It is amusing with a different message and a happy ending!”

thinking you had been invited to a “small” Italian wedding!!!)

Welcomed by the tradition of an Italian “aperitivo” I swanned around the

A Visionnaire showroom will soon be launched by Style Factory International located in Byron Bay! I shall be standing by for my VIP exclusive

magnificent IPE Cavalli studio in a gold frock wafting my flute of Prosecco

invitation and look forward to reporting back in on all the details!

admiring the converted movie cinema which now boasts the interiors of a 7

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star “wellness” hotel suite! In the main hall a central back lit glass catwalk, some 20metres long is flanked either side with shimmering white leather upholstered banquette seating. These are adorned with hundreds of multi coloured plush scatter cushions and have been complemented with velvet

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For the ULTIMATE new millennium SNAG father to be! This hand stitched leather baby cradle ensures dotting dads get a look in on a touch of masculine style for their bouncing bundles of joy! The crib was designed by Italian super yacht interior architect and was inspired by the shape of his wife’s then pregnant belly! The overall detail conjures relationships to a football or sports glove!!! Cradle will carry up to 45 kgs of weight and can also be ordered with spring base for bouncing or rocking baby for play or sleep! (also available in white poly) for more information visit follow the links to order: www.indesigninternational.com.au more technical info info.sinue@gmail.com

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Villeroy & Boch heads to Indonesia with latest NewWave Caffè Colours series...

Following on from the success of last year’s South America theme, Villeroy & Boch has launched the third of its NewWave Caffè Colours series, with the focus this year on Indonesia.

Each limited edition series is designed to reflect a different coffee growing area, and Indonesia’s Java, Bali and Sumatra have all inspired this year’s collection.

NewWave Caffè Colours of Indonesia consists of four patterns, each taking its distinctive flavour from Indonesia’s heritage. The Bambu design takes its theme from nature, with green and pink the core colours. Batik embodies Indonesia’s craftsmanship and is based on the traditional wax and tie-dying methods used to make Batik cloth.

Merah, meaning red in Indonesian, symbolises the island nation’s culture and encompasses several shades of the colour.

Tanah represents the people, depicting the head of a woman reminiscent of a Balinese dancer.

Made from fine china, the series consists of a cappuccino cup and mug, available with a matching party plate.

The series is complemented with the Bali Inspiration range, which includes tealight candle holders, incense stick holders and animal ornaments, designed to bring a further touch of Indonesia’s culture into the home.

Available from selected department stores and The House of Villeroy & Boch. Cappuccino cup RRP $47.95; Mug RRP $49.95; Party plate RRP $49.95. For more information visit www.villeroyboch.com NewWave Caffè Colours of Indonesia Tanah mug – RRP $49.95 / Tanah party plate – RRP $49.95

TAKE A BATH Relax and unwind at the end of a busy day with a tranquil soak in this stylish oval bath, featuring and easy-to-clean surface.

Villeroy & Boch Cetus bath featuring Quaryl. RRP $1999.00

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Designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, external screens allow you to easily control the entry of sunlight and heat and help keep your indoor areas cool and comfortable. Available in a wide range of fabrics, these outdoor screens operate discreetly with stainless steel side cables or aluminium side channels, with the option of motorised control via remote or sun and wind sensors.

With 15 years of international experience servicing the high end market, Rivage supply luxury window furnishings and accessories to customers all over the world, from palaces to 5 Star Hotels and Superyachts. Rivage… we guarantee to improve any view.

sophistication. Now it’s your turn to experience the journey that will surely evoke a sensory experience.

With a treasure chest of oriental inspired home wares, from the delicate elegance of a Radha small mirror tray, to the bolder statement piece of the entryway jaipur urn, Samsara offers an array of treasures, sure to amaze the most critical house guest. Why not impress with a touch of ambience and modern luxury at your next dining experience, with an elaborate white metal centrepiece candelabra.

When you embellish your home with worldly charms from the orient and beyond, you will awaken and enlighten your senses and bask in the now serene and majestic surroundings fit for a king, or perhaps, the Dali Lama. Become inspired with the soft yet luminous lighting of the Atma candle lantern, evoking a sense of tranquility and warmth from within. Whether you wish to spoil yourself or someone you love, the scented aromatic Elume candles are a charming and exotic gift for anyone who can appreciate pure and blissful fragrances like mango and coconut milk.

Samsara Homeworld Helensvale has become renowned for a superior shopping experience, where customers can immerse themselves in the spiritual sensations of music aroma and ambience. We invite you to come and experience the journey for yourself, which is sure to surprise and delight, with design options to suit any space or individual taste.

FURNITURE THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF… A range of innovative beds and sofa beds designed for supreme comfort and refined practicality are now available in Australia through Scoop Furniture.

Featuring a fresh style integrated with state-of-the-art technology for high performance beds, adjustable to suit your needs - day and night.

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We manufacture Lounges, Modular Lounges, Arm Chairs, Recliners, Dining Chairs, and Cabinetry Items. Our services also include Hotel refurbishments, restaurant fit-outs & coordination with interior decorators.

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FROM THE DESERTS OF MEXICO TO THE RAINFORESTS OF SOUTH AMERICAN, COME THE EXOTIC ‘PINEAPPLE’ OR ‘VASE’ PLANTS WHICH ARE IDEAL IN DRY CONDITIONS AND LOOK SPECTACULAR INDOORS OR OUT.

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here are over 3,000 native species of bromeliads with an additional 6,000 hybrid and cultivars developed globally. They vary in size from small tillandsias no bigger than your finger and often hung on walls, logs, ornaments and water features, to large puya and vrieseas, which are more than two metres across.

Bromeliads are distinguished by their distinctive structure of a single rosette of leaves which often create a vase-like water store. Many such as aechmea fasciata have striking flowers, maybe an elegant form, are unusually variegated, striped, spotted or spiky foliage or have dramatic colours from bright green, yellow, pink, purple and intense reds to sometimes a spectrum of them. The hardiest have relatively thick hard leaves or leaves covered in silver ‘scurf’.

Landscape architect Phillip O’Malley collects robust landscape varieties especially the sun-tolerant vibrantly coloured ones such as the giant orange aechmea blanchetiana, the big red centred neoregelia McWilliams, the white-edged neoregelia sheba, and the dwarf red

neoregelia fireball. “Bromeliads grow well in low soil as they don’t take up much moisture through their roots,” explained Phillip. “They need filtered light with no harmful midday sun as they will burn. I think they look fantastic when mass planted, in small urban-style gardens where space is limited or by placing them in tree branches or palm trunks, forming a vertical gardening thus extending the planting space.”

“Bromeliads are addictive,” said Ian Goatham who with business partner Bob Gunderson grow about 200 types at their Pacific Paradise nursery and sell them via the Eumundi and Noosa Farmers Markers. “Indoors or out they are low maintenance, rewarding and so versatile with blooms lasting from three to six months. ‘Pups’ can be removed when they are one-third of the ‘mother’ plant.”

Pop the ‘pup’ into the ground with material that drains readily such as fine pine bark or in a pot using potting or orchid mixture with lots of organic matter in it.

In the garden, bromeliads can perform an important ecological function attracting frogs, lizards and insects to their water ‘tanks’. Needless to say rainwater is the beverage of choice.

Did you know that the pineapple is one of the best known bromeliads and by cutting the rough end off and planting it, you too could be on your way to becoming another bromaddict?

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Rococo Design specializes infurniture that captures the casually elegant Sensibilities of the Hampton and Long Island area and this season I have Gone for a colour palette of soft blues and greens in upholstery with Crisp white painted pieces.

Even work takes on a carefree feel when working from one of Rococos Range of painted desks and bookcases.

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reflecting a new style in mirrors & framing THE HUMBLE PICTURE FRAME HAS NOW BECOME THE WORK OF ART! nce upon a time, you visited the local framer to get the kids graduation photos framed so they “looked nice”... the choice was limited to a few different frames, none of which you liked but since you were there you picked the best of the bad bunch!.

Not any more, today like most things framing has gone hi-tech. These days there are hundreds of frames, computerised viewing of the frame and matts (thats the coloured board around the photo and between the frame) are all computer cut into any shape or design you want.

So here’s how it has all changed for the better. Tony and Chris Maine from Framez & Dezign explain, “when customers come in with their photo or item to be framed, we place it on the table and photograph it with our overhead camera, then once a frame is chosen from the literally hundreds we have on offer, it’s incorporated via computer and shown on the computer screen, just as the finished photo, matt and framing choice will look when

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completed. It’s that simple” says Chris. “No more costly errors - and you can see multiple choices at the click of a button”. One of the increasingly popular framing ideas is kids names or pets names, with each letter computer cut out of any colour matt with a photo attached. The ideas are endless” says Tony.

Just arrived from Italy are some magnificent, opulent frames which have proved a winner with interior designers.

‘We have recently made some huge mirrors for a new Surfers Paradise nightclub using these frames” said Tony.

‘Mirrors are a fantastic and reasonable way of creating a spectacular new look for apartments and homes.

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A Journey of upward FOR ANYONE WHO LUSTED OVER THE FOOD MARKETS AND IMPRESSIVE SKYLINE OF HONG KONG (NOT TO MENTION ALL THOSE FABULOUS DESIGNER SHOPS), WHILE FOLLOWING THE MASTER CHEF CONTESTANTS LEARNING NEW SKILLS AND RUNNING AROUND THE BUSTLING CITY OF MILLIONS, NOW WOULD PROBABLY BE A GREAT TIME TO PLAN YOUR NEXT VISIT. pening in October 2009, The Upper House, sister hotel of the award

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winning The Opposite House, is the second hotel to be opened by new hotel group, Swire Hotels. The Upper House was named to

symbolise an ‘upward journey’ to a retreat above the bustling city.

A sense of arrival awaits guests at this new intimate-sized hotel, rising above Pacific Place in Admiralty, the hotel’s Asian influenced and timeless design reveals an understated calmness throughout.

Andre Fu of AFSO, hailed by Vogue UK as ‘Design Wunderkind’ - and Conde Nast Traveler US, as an ‘Asian Design Sensation’, is behind the design of The Upper House.

Andre’s previous notable projects include Piacere Italian Restaurant and Nadaman Japanese Restaurant for Shangri-la Hotel Tokyo, Cassia Chinese Restaurant at Singapore’s Capella Resort, Agnes b. La Loggia Flagship Store in Hong Kong, JIA Shanghai’s eclectic lobby as well as the private residence of international actress Michelle Yeoh.

Natural materials, original sculpture installations and seamlessly proportioned spaces are integrated to create a sophisticated and modern "Asian influenced" residence. “With an intention to create a small intimate

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of tranquility throughout the design and ambience of the hotel,” says Andre Fu. Dean Winter, General Manager of The Upper House, adds: “Our hotel was created to provide a retreat removed from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong. We’ve certainly achieved that by appointing Andre Fu as the designer for The Upper House.”

Entry through a Bedonia stone doorway façade by Thomas Heatherwick evokes the image of a curtain being opened to welcome guests to a private residence. A subtly-lit driveway then leads to a dramatic 13ft high textured nickel front door, enveloped by floor-to-ceiling glass walls that appear to sit on top of pools of water.

Inside the entrance, a circular bamboo enclosure, ‘the Lantern’, marks the beginning of the ‘upward journey’ along a dimly-lit escalator with walls lined with bespoke lamps leading guests into Level 6, flooded with natural daylight, and featuring ‘The Lawn’, a lush grassed area for relaxing with cocktails and bean bags for lounging under the sun.

Ascending into the hotel’s 117 spacious guest rooms, each is designed to provide a sense of understated luxury. The contemporary monochromatic design features natural timber, shoji glass, limestone and lacquered paper panels. All rooms including 21 suites and 2 penthouses are presented in two colour schemes: ‘Bamboo’ with solid ash flooring, bamboo timber and lilac

discovery at the upper house...

upholstery; ‘Celadon’ featuring green tea upholstery,

Sky Bridge leads to the Sky Lounge and signature

limed oak flooring and creme oak timber.

restaurant & bar, Café Gray Deluxe.

accent on local organic produce and relaxed service.’

The main dining room seating approximately 100

The room layouts offer abundant space including 300

The warm and inviting Lounge with a centrepiece

offers spectacular panoramic views. Semi-private dining

sq ft bathrooms with walk-in rain showers, dressing areas

fireplace serves drinks and cocktails throughout the day.

areas are designed with full view of the open kitchen

and

Intimate sofa seating in soft hues of green tea and

stations. A private room for 12 is available for exclusive

mineral blue complement the 4 metre high ceiling.

harbour view dining. The bar and lounge, seating 88, is

free-standing

bathtubs

with

breathtaking

panoramic harbour or island views. Lined with Italian ‘Perlato Svevo’ natural limestone floors and Beige Turkish

Café Gray Deluxe, a 21st century ‘grand café’

‘Terre d’Oriente’ limestone walls, the bathrooms are

overlooking Victoria Harbour, marks the return of

contemporary and vibrant.

Displayed around the entire hotel are fascinating

simple and uncluttered.

celebrated Chef Gray Kunz to Hong Kong. The vibrant

contemporary artworks and sculptures in sandstone,

The highlight of the ‘journey’ is Level 49, which

restaurant is highlighted by a 14 metre long open

ceramics, marble and bronze, perfectly complementing

showcases the architecturally intriguing Sky Bridge.

kitchen and equally long bar, designed to enhance the

Andre Fu’s over-riding concept of serenity.

Infused with a skylight above a 40 metre high atrium, the

guest experience and serving ‘everyday dishes’ with an

For further information visit: www.swirehotels.com

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LITTLE VIETNAM BY NHUT HUYNH (LANTERN $49.95)

preparation of fresh cannelloni.

Featuring historical detail and

Then The Basics by professional chef Anthony Telford is for you.

SNOWFLAKES AND SCHNAPPS BY JANE LAWSON (MURDOCH BOOKS $69.95)

fascinating memories from Rosa’s

Easy to follow recipes with simple

family, this is much more than a

ingredients for fast everyday

Australian chef Nhut Huynh shares

cookbook – rustic dishes drizzled

meals, plus rescue remedies for

his passion for the food that

with love.

when things go wrong, substitute

the magnificent cold-climate

Acclaimed Vietnamese-

sustained his family during times

Join a culinary journey through

ingredients for those times when

cuisines of the snow-cloaked

of war and separation and remains

Melbourne scene, is head chef at

the cupboard is bare, and handy

regions of northern, central and

today a defining feature of

the highly acclaimed Journal

explanations of all those obscure

eastern Europe. From the seaside

Vietnam's wonderfully rich culture.

Canteen, was a founding member

or tricky cookbook terms that

towns of Scandinavia, to the alpine

He introduces 80 authentic recipes

of Slow Food Victoria and with

other cookbooks assume you

villages of Austria, from the ski

from traditional classics to eclectic

husband Colin Mitchell runs a

understand.

fields of France, to the fairy-tale

street-stall dishes he’s gathered on

small vineyard in central

Rosa is well known on the

castles of Germany, and as far

trips to his former homeland.

afield as the white-blanketed cities

Learn how to cook restaurant

of Russia and beyond, comes this

favourites such as beef

enticing collection of traditional

noodle soup and salt and

recipes with contemporary flair.

pepper squid, as well as more

Celebrate the season of winter

exotic dishes like crab with

and enjoy this irresistible selection

tamarind and chilli. There are

of simmering soups, hearty meals

beautiful photographs and

and indulgent desserts that will

accompanying practical tips on

warm you to the core. From

sourcing ingredients and

humble and satisfying classics

mastering cooking techniques.

such as bitterballen, borscht, sauerbraten and cherry strudel to

MY COUSIN ROSA BY ROSA MITCHELL (MURDOCH BOOKS $59.95)

glamorous feasts worthy of a celebration, and drinks such as honey and saffron liqueur and mulled wine, you are sure to be

Cousin Rosa captures the

with our Soup Hot and S Tom a u h C h an Prawns/C Vietnam from Little

atmosphere, experiences and recipes of Rosa Mitchell’s Sicilian kitchen. Rosa’s food is very special:

inspired by the mythical winter wonderland of Snowflakes and Schnapps.

soulful, traditional, familyorientated and utterly authentic. In this beautiful book, her thoughts on life, both Australian and Sicilian,

Sections include dips, Victoria specializing in Italian varietal wines.

books

are scattered among the recipes

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breakfast, soups, seafood, salads, cakes and pastries, toppings and drinks. And with over 500 pages of

HOT AND SOUR SOUP WITH PRAWNS/CANH CHUA TOM As Vietnamese classics go, this

THE BASICS: A REALLY USEFUL COOKBOOK BY ANTHONY TELFORD (ALLEN & UNWIN $35)

recipes ranging from roast chicken

must be one of the ultimate

to lasagne and baked cheesecake,

dishes. Seen on tables across

this is a cookbook for everyone

Vietnam, it makes a great family

from the beginner just leaving

dish. It’s packed full of contrasts –

Tired of cookbooks with a mess

home to the more confident cook

sweet pineapple, sour tamarind,

photography of both finished

of complicated instructions, exotic

who wants daily inspiration and a

crunchy vegetables, heady

dishes and from throughout the

ingredients, and completely

great collection of delicious

aromatic herbs and a briney

preparation process, from making

unachievable photographs of food

everyday recipes.

saltiness from the prawns.

salami the traditional way or the

that only a chef could prepare?

like biscotti crumbs.

Rosa’s recipes offer her experience of classic Sicilian food, simply prepared family focused and complemented by stunning

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MY SISTERS KEEPER Director: Nick Cassavetes Starring: Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, Alec Baldwin & Sofia Vassilieva.

UP

FAME

everything else that goes along with high

Director: Pete Docter

Director: Kevin Tancharoen Starring: Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Kay Panabaker, Bebe Neuwirth.

A reinvention of the original Oscar-winning

and self-discovery.

their artistic goals, they have to deal with school - a tumultuous time full of school

Sara and Brian are living an idyllic life with

Starring: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger, Jordan Nagai.

their young son and daughter, Jesse and

Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life

hit film, Fame - follows a talented group of

As each student strives for his or her

Kate, when they receive heartbreaking

dreaming of exploring the globe and

dancers, singers, actors and artists over four

moment in the spotlight. They will discover

news that leads them to make an

experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78,

years at the New York City High School of

which of them has the innate talent and

unorthodox choice in order to save Kate’s

life seems to have passed him by, until a

Performing Arts.

A diverse, creative

necessary discipline to succeed. With the

life.

twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old,

powerhouse - where students from all

love and support of their friends and fellow

Their decision eventually raises both ethical

Junior Wilderness Explorer named Russell)

walks of life are given a chance to live out

artists, they’ll find out whom amongst

and moral questions, ultimately setting off

gives him a new lease on life.

their dreams, and achieve real and lasting

them will achieve - Fame.

a court case that reveals surprising truths,

UP takes audiences on a thrilling journey,

fame. The kind of fame that comes only

In cinemas mid September

and challenges everyone’s perceptions of

where the unlikely pair encounter wild

from talent, dedication, and hard work.

love and loyalty, giving new meaning to the

terrain, unexpected villains - and jungle

In an incredibly competitive atmosphere,

definition of healing.

creatures. When seeking adventure – look

plagued by self-doubt, each student’s

In cinemas end July

Up. In cinemas early September

passion will be put to the test. In addition to

work, deep friendships, budding romance

movies/ dvd’s is still in danger, and through a

Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a

series of circumstances, wakes

tragic yet inspiring story that offers a rare

up to find himself a long way

perspective on how prejudice, hatred and

from

violence,

the

safety

of

his

Hollywood studio and lost in New York City!

CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC

BOLT

can

have

devastating

consequences in times of war.

Set during World War II, we observe the

So what does a dog that

world through the eyes of Bruno (played by

thinks he has superpowers, a

Asa Butterfield), an eight-year-old boy

street wise alley cat, and a star-

A verdant and enjoying an affluent lifestyle in inviting Germany

struck hamster all have in common? You'll

poolside area with his mother (Vera Farmiga), sister and

In this Academy Award nominated fish-

have to see to believe! Fun family

Nazi commandant father (David Thewlis).

Australia’s own Isla Fisher stars as Rebecca

out-of-water tale of bravery and courage,

entertainment. Available on DVD and 2-Disc

When Bruno’s father is assigned to oversee a

Bloomwood the ultimate New York fashion

BOLT (voiced by JOHN TRAVOLTA) is the

Blu-ray now.

concentration camp, Bruno leaves his

tragedy, with an out-of-control debt and an

crime fighting super-dog of mass television

unquenchable thirst for the finer things in

fame. To ensure the reality of his

life. In this hilarious and romantic comedy

performance on the show, the producers of

you will follow Rebecca on her roller-coaster

the program have trained BOLT well. So well

A haunting and tragic tale of a forbidden

compelled by curiosity, secretly explores his

ride into debt, as she attempts to shop her

in fact, that he believes he is capable of the

friendship between two children divided by

new surroundings and discovers the ‘farm’

way to the top. It’s not long before her high-

amazing powers and achievements he

war is brought to vivid life in one of the

next door. It is here on the other side of the

spending habits land her in trouble, and her

displays on the show.

most anticipated dramas of the year,

barbwire he meets Shmuel, a Jewish boy his

released to DVD on the 2nd September.

own age held captive in inhuman

friends and Berlin behind. Soon desperately

THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS...

career, home, and love life - all start to

Following a particularly intense TV

unravel in this fashionably funny flick. In-

shooting schedule, BOLT escapes from the

Written and directed by acclaimed

store for you to own on DVD or Blu-ray from

studio believing that his devoted owner

playwright Mark Herman, and based on the

5th August.

and co-star Penny (voiced by MILEY CYRUS)

international bestselling novel by John

lonely and bored in his new home, Bruno, against the wishes of his family but

circumstances.

A heartbreaking but compelling story that needed to be told.

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WITH ITS POSTCARD VIEWS, KILOMETRES OF ROLLING SURF, WHITE SANDY BEACHES AND PROXIMITY TO FRASER, DOES RAINBOW BEACH RIVAL NOOSA?

Cooloola region has to offer and allows for relaxed and casual dining. An adjoining bar and terrace area gives the option for cocktails and drinks while taking in the spectacular sunsets and watching the humpback whales strut their stuff in the Pacific ntrepreneurial Noosans Matt and Judy Ocean.

Collins of ex Jaspers’ fame and Sails’ owner Chef Justin Walker moved from Noosa to Rainbow Lyndon Simmons have built showcase Beach to head up the kitchen brigade in 2007. His properties at Rainbow Beach and added a much background is impressive including stints in London needed star quality to the sleepy coastal village. restaurants, and he is passionate about local The dazzling pot of gold that is set high on the produce. With fertile farming land to the west and hillside, with uninterrupted views some of the best fishing to be from the Great Sandy Straits to found in Australia on the ...WITH FERTILE FARMING Fraser Island is the Collins’ five-star doorstop, his seafoodLAND TO THE WEST AND Rainbow Ocean Palms, managed dominated menus are SOME OF THE BEST

by Mark and Tania Beech.

FISHING TO BE FOUND IN complemented by the best AUSTRALIA ON THE The boutique resort’s the seasons have to offer.

DOORSTOP, JUSTINS apartments and penthouses are Latest plaudits are for his SEAFOOD-DOMINATED bathed in natural light and timber white fish chowder; roast MENUS ARE floors add to the luxurious beachy Goldband snapper with COMPLEMENTED BY THE feel. With comfort and relaxation in eggplant puree, cucumber, BEST THE SEASONS HAVE mind, each apartment has king or fennel and anchovy salad; TO OFFER... queen size beds and a private spa prosciutto-wrapped Moreton WATERVIEW BISTRO bath which combines hydro Bay bug tails, slow cooked massage jets with multiple pumps green lentils and salsa verde; plus masseuse air jets. Luscious L’Occitane products free range chicken; and pizzas. Sunday brunch is a add to the ultimate invigorating spa experience. must.

Breakfast on the balcony with a backdrop of There’s a temperature-controlled cellar ensuring breathtaking views, is the best way to start a day that all wines are stored correctly and professional before heading to the pool deck with its wet-edged, staff ensure all guests are well looked after. outdoor heated pool and shaded sun lounges set With its location perched on Rainbow’s highest amidst the naturally dense flora, or down to the peak, to-swoon-for reception fare and a swish beach which backs onto the white sands of the honeymoon suite to extend the momentum of a magnificent Carlo Sand Blow. very special day, the resort and bistro, have also The resort’s multi award-winning Waterview proved to be the perfect complement to a beachBistro, Rainbow Beach’s flagship restaurant, is themed, ultra laidback yet sophisticated wedding. perfectly positioned to showcase the best that the When the great outdoors beckons, there are

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A quick 10 minute ferry ride to World heritage listed Fraser Island

Luxury penthouses overlooking Rainbow Beach

Beach

d at Rainbow walking trails through the neighbouring National Park; para or hanggliding in one of the top ten spots in the world; and the ferry from Carlo Point takes you to Tin Can Bay, home of prawn fleets and where getting up close and personal with wild dolphins that come right to the water’s edge for a stroke and a feed is a must-do. You can join a dolphin kayaking tour; a 4-wheel day trip to Fraser Island; how about a round or two of golf; or you can try your luck fishing.

The Collins’ latest development, where guests can also play and stay in luxury is Rainbow Sea while Lyndon Simmons has redeveloped the Rainbow Beach Hotel into a Queenslander-style pub with a laid-back atmosphere, ocean views from the Palm Grove and Beach Bar, and smart pub fare.

Rainbow Beach is the northern most point of the Sunshine Coast and the Forty Mile Beach strip along the coast to Noosa offers excellent 4-wheel driving opportunities as well as surf and beach fishing along the way.

It’s also the southern gateway to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and from July to October there’s no better time to visit, if you’re after a fin-tastic time.

Southern Humpback whales leave the rich feeding grounds of Antarctica in May and make the annual 6000 kilometre journey to the breeding grounds of the Whitsundays. Some females will give birth, others will mate and all will take time out from their migration cycle to wallow in the sheltered, warm, calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait, socialising so the new-born calves have a chance to grow stronger before they continue south, and of course in-between times show off to adoring audiences.

Kingfisher Bay Eco Resort in conjunction with Hervey Bay whale watching pioneers Brian and Jill Perry, run whale watching excursions direct from Fraser Island to Platypus Bay and you can be assured of an unbelievable time. See majestic mammals slap their pecs and tails in perfect harmony over and over again, be up close and very personal as whales breach - that’s corkscrewing out of the water, showing off gleaming under bellies, before crashing in spectacular fashion. And don’t forget to be on the look out for Australia’s only white whale Migaloo.

Rainbow Ocean Palms: www.rainbowoceanpalms.com.au Rainbow Sea: www.rainbowsea.com.au Waterview Bistro: www.waterviewbistro.com.au

The magnificent pool deck with shaded sun lounges is surrounded by landscaped gardens, set amidst the naturally dense flora which leads directly down to the beach and backs onto the white sands of the magnificent Carlo Sand Blow Watch the whales passing* as the sunsets in time for a cocktail.

• Licensed restaurant and bar • Air-conditioned • DVD/CD players • Spa baths in all apartments • Infinity style heated swimming pool • Tranquil rain forest & ocean views • Lift to upper level apartments • Internet connection • Austar • 15 minutes to Fraser Island barge

Award winning Waterview Bistro with stunning views

103-105 Cooloola Drive, Rainbow Beach QLD 4581, Australia Reservations P: 07 5486 3211 W: www.rainbowoceanpalms.com E: oceanpalms@westnet.com.au

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THE E.N.D. WORLD TOUR he Frontier Touring Company is thrilled to announce the return of apl.de.ap, Fergie, Taboo and will.i.am – the quartet collectively known as The Black Eyed Peas – to Australia and New Zealand this October. Performing in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland, this will be the band’s first tour of Australia and New Zealand since 2005, and will see The Black Eyed Peas present their most spectacular show to date; The E.N.D. World Tour.

The Black Eyed Peas will tour in support of the most successful album of their career, The E.N.D. (in store now through Universal).

Building on an already stellar past that has seen the band release multi-platinum albums, a plethora of monster singles, and highly successful solo albums from Fergie and will.i.am, The E.N.D. has helped The Black Eyed Peas soar to new heights.

On The E.N.D. The Black Eyed Peas expand their musical repertoire, combining electro-hop with hip-hop and their innate ability to write

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unforgettable tunes, ensuring both fans of the old and of the new have fallen for their latest offering. The E.N.D. became the band’s first US album chart topper, and debuted at #1 and #2 in Australia and New Zealand respectively.

The success of lead single ‘Boom Boom Pow’ broke records around the world, sitting atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 12 consecutive weeks (and counting) and the ARIA chart for six, only to replace themselves with second single ‘I Gotta Feeling’ this week – previously a feat only achieved by ABBA, Madonna and The Beatles, and by no other artist in the 20th century.

It’s on stage, however, that The Black Eyed Peas excel most. A flurry of enthusiasm, energy and excitement, a live show by The Black Eyed Peas is not one you’ll forget overnight. The band’s last tour drew rave reviews for their originality and ability to shatter expectations.

The E.N.D. World Tour promises to deliver all this and more. Housing their most sophisticated tour production to date and state of the art visual effects, The Black Eyed Peas have vowed to step it up and make this their best tour yet.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public from 9am Monday 20 July. Show date: Thursday 1st October at Brisbane Entertainment Centre Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

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Keith Urban to Rock Brisbane again… with his 'Escape Together World Tour'

Keith Urban's "Escape Together World Tour" began on 7th May at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Since then he has received rave reviews in cities throughout America; “A captivating performance” (Hartford Connecticut’s Courant), “The dude from Australia rocks” (Minneapolis’ Star Tribune), “What makes Urban one of the best live acts in the country, is his ability to connect with the crowds (Green Bay’s Press Gazette), etc.

Fans and critics alike have marvelled at Keith’s ability to connect with his audiences. A 3600 square foot stage, which melts into the 'floor seats', certainly helps to afford Urban the ability to simply walk from the stage into the crowd. As a result, Urban has found himself performing from the floor, the first tier seats, as well as walking through the audience to get to a satellite stage located directly opposite from the main stage. In fact he’s appeared in the crowd some three dozen times to date, giving his fans unparalleled access to him during the show.

“Our goal every night is to play with the crowd, not at them…we designed the stage to make that possible,” said Urban.

Keith's recent tours of Australia have seen him playing sold-out Arena's across the country, headlining the Blues and Roots festivals from East to West coast, jamming on stage with John Fogerty and John Butler, and constantly winning over new fans with his electrifying guitar playing and high energy live performances.

Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Fri 18th Dec. Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au or Ph: 132849

Lisa Minelli in Concert…

Chugg Entertainment and David M. Hawkins are proud to present the long-awaited return of award winning superstar Liza Minnelli. Bringing her unstoppable Minnelli magic to Australia, Liza will tour nationally during October in an unmatchable concert performance. Based on her current hit Broadway show “Liza’s At The Palace”, the evening will feature an incomparable Minnelli songfest including many of her personal favourites and signature hits.

Along with a twelve-piece orchestra led by conductor/drummer Michael Berkowitz and pianist/musical supervisor Billy Stritch, the performance will feature many of Liza’s showstoppers, such as Cabaret, Maybe This Time and Theme From New York, New York – all written especially for her by the legendary Broadway song writing partnership of John Kander and Fred Ebb. Brisbane Entertainment Centre - Fri 30th October Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au or Ph: 132849 Queensland LuxuryStyleLiving

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Exhibition showcases art of relaxation HEAD DOWN TO THE RIVER AT NOOSAVILLE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST FOR THE RARE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOME OF THE REGION’S FINEST AWARD-WINNING FEMALE ARTISTS DISPLAY THEIR WORK TOGETHER AT A CHARITY ART EXHIBITION. he Art of Relaxation Charity Exhibition will be held over the Noosa Jazz Festival on the weekend of 5-6 September each day from 10am to 4pm at Rimini by the River, Edward Street, in Noosaville. Entry by gold coin donation.

There will also be the opportunity for visitors to buy raffle tickets in a two-night couple’s escape at the four-and-a-half star Rimini by the River, only 50 metres from the Noosa River and the esplanade lifestyle precinct along Gympie Terrace.

Multi award-winning featured artists include Veronica Robilliard, Noreen Flood and Thel Merry. The trio met as members of the Noosa Life Art Circle and represent a unique mix of artistic talents.

Veronica Robilliard is comfortable working in different mediums. Dazzling water colours, oils, and pastels all surrender to her skills, bringing subjects completely alive. Further information at www.vzr.info.

Noreen Flood is a mixed medium artist who produces vigorous imaginative works using both paper and canvas and is well known for her stunning landscapes.

Thel Merry ‘s exhibition of figurative paintings reflect the colour, flair and passion she has for life.

A percentage from art work sales and the proceeds from raffles and donations will go to a charity organisation that helps

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teenagers.

Rimini manager Cecilia Young said the idea for the exhibition was centred around locals helping locals and to support a worthwhile charity at the same time.

“The concept of locals helping locals is never more relevant than today and we hope this event not only offers an opportunity to showcase the wonderful talents of the artists we have in this region, but also attract visitors who in turn boost local trade,” Ms Young said.

Rimini has 15 spacious one-bedroom apartments with internet access and resort facilities. There are also three twobedroom apartments. Bookings telephone (07) 5473 0000, or visit www.rimini.com.au

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the message stick...

THE 4TH OF JULY 2009 IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY FOR AMERICA, IT IS INDEPENDENCE DAY, BUT ON THE SUNSHINE COAST IT WAS A VERY IMPORTANT DAY FOR THE MESSAGE STICK VEHICLE OWNED BY MICHAEL BUTLER. THE MESSAGE STICK IS A 50 YEAR OLD EX ARMY AMBULANCE LAND ROVER THAT WAS FIRST BUILT FOR WAR AND NOW RE-BUILT FOR A NEW DOCUMENTARY TITLED: 'A KIMBERLEY WOMAN'S JOURNEY'

Butler

bought

the

vehicle in Sydney and took

it

around

Australia over a 10 year period. Their has been some rust and Darren Dunstan

from

Arc

he concept was to rebuild this 50-year-old Land Rover into a state of the art

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Fusion has cut all the

4 wheel drive with a Filming Production space, Kitchenette and home. In two

rust out fitted a new

days, it will be modified for the long, tough and gruelling drive across the Top

bull bar and will

End of The Kimberley Ranges, Arnhem Land and Cape York regions of Australia

manufacture new side

driving home the true stories in remote Aboriginal communities and the

steps to protect the

importance of preserving the stories of the oldest culture in the World.

fuel tanks.

Local Independent filmmakers of Sacred Oz Production will be filming a13 part

Mr Butler dubbed

1/2 hour Series titled 'A Kimberley Woman's Journey', based in Coolum on the

the

Sunshine Coast, the first part of the series will be shot in different locations on

Message Stick" and

vehicle

"The

the Sunshine Coast. The Series will be hosted by Samantha Martin a wellknown Indigenous personality on TV and our local Indigenous representative. The project has raised interest and support of major sponsors supporting this project, including Michelin Australia, Dynamic Solar Solutions, Sunshine Motor homes Conversions, British Off Road, Autotek MOMO, OZTENT, Maroochy Car Sound and Bob Jane T Mart Caloundra, Beef Eaters BBQ and Bushman’s Fridge Freezer, Arc Fusion.

Sacred Oz Productions feels the importance in rebuilding The Message Stick vehicle to produce this 13-part 1/2-hour documentary adding a new lease of life and practicality to the vehicle. The documentary will be aired on the new National Indigenous TV station (NITV) broadcasting on AUSTAR here in Australia in July 2010.

The Message Stick vehicle has had enormous success and publicity being screened here in Australia and on has had airtime on ABC, NITV, AUSTAR and Emirates Airlines around the world. The identity of The Message Stick's vehicle has been fashioned by over 200 Aboriginal Artists from various languages groups and communities around Australia, the project has been endorsed by important ambassadors who are doing great things

said that he is only re-

around the World in bringing awareness to Humanity and Cultural Responsibility

enacting the traditional way of communication in the

such as Nelson Mandela, Gough Whitlam, Jack Thompson, Evonne Goolagong

Indigenous cultures and is now utilizing a modern day motorised message stick to

Cawley and our most recently addition has been Ian Thorpe's hand prints who is

tell the old and the new stories. Mr Butler is over whelmed by the support from the

doing great things for Indigenous Health in Australia.

local Sunshine Coast community and interstate Sponsors, he understands that even

The Message Stick Vehicle has recently had 3 Solar Power Panels placed carefully on the rooftop of the Landy and 4 huge batteries sponsored by Dynamic Solar

in a recession there are really good people out there ready to help if they believe in a good cause which they can support and back with confidence.

Solutions in Caloundra by Jamie Hazelden to run a functional editing suit to edit

Samantha Martin will be hosting the new 13 part series titled 'A Kimberley

continuously on the road. Paul Meyers from Sunshine Motor homes Conversions

Woman's Journey". Miss Martin comes from a long line of traditional hunters and

have also come on board to refit the back of the landy to provide appropriate

healers and said once the vehicle is re built that's when the real work will begin for

storage space, Kitchenette and editing space. Doug & Kerry from Bushman's Fridge

her to address the 3rd world conditions of the Aboriginal people in remote

Freezer a proudly owned Australian brand on the Gold Coast have donated a 12

communities, Miss Martin is very excited about sending a positive message

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through out this important documentary but also has the passion and drive of

litre of Gas and Portable Refrigeration. BeefEater BBQ's have sponsored their NEW

bringing education and awareness into your living room with total respect and

Sportzgrill BBQ, their handy new portable grill that can be fired up anywhere, a

integrity which she believes we all deserve to know and learn the true stories.

huge thank you to Director Peter Woodland based in Sydney. With a fridge freezer and BBQ this will definitely keep a smile on Samantha's face.

There was an enormous amount of press and publicity on both days during the 4th and 5th of July 2009. This was the main days for fitting all the components to

The Message Stick vehicle will be completely rebuilt from the ground up with

The Message Stick vehicle and Sacred Oz Productions and Richard Davies from

local Sponsors here on the Sunshine Coast and interstate Sponsors who have all

Sound Images filmed this exciting process of turning this old girl into a modified

been invited along to watch their products being fitted that will transform this

machine - the journey starts now!

historical Land Rover that spent 30 years in the Australian Army before Michael

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Exhibitions & openings You can bank on it SWAPPING THE HIGH LIFE IN THE BIG APPLE FOR A NATURE-BASED LIFESTYLE COMES WITH MANY REWARDS SUCH AS A NEW LOVE-CHILD - AN ART GALLERY.

supporting herself as a fashion model while she developed her craft, which now extends to poetry,

children’s

books, photography and jewellery.

Margi Lim calls herself an Australian and a New Yorker, however after 19 years and five

In

2006

the

solo exhibitions in New York plus extensive world travels, she now calls Eumundi home

Australian Consulate

and with husband Patrick has opened a funky art gallery.

General for New

The Art Bank, the site of an historical old sandstone building that once housed the Bank

York hosted an

of NSW, has had an extensive make-over with timber work by award-winning local artisan

exhibition of her

Chris Cole.“I realise we are part of a very special community and happy to work together,”

works, titled E-

says Margi who, apart from having Chris make numerous pieces of furniture and frames

.Motion,

was also commissioned to make pieces for her home.

responses to life in New York. The exhibition was held at the exclusive

which

captured

Margi’s

The Art Bank will feature amazing metaphorical works by internationally-famous

National Arts Club and was attended by a variety of the city’s art, business, music, sporting

Russian-born artist Vladimir Kush, and Margi’s own wildly colourful paintings, silk scarves

and cultural elite. Staying true to her charitable nature, a 15 per cent donation of sales

and illustrations, which wowed audiences at New York’s Aussie Week. Some of her

went towards the Museum of Arts & Design Education Program for Children.

paintings sold for $20,000 USD.

At The Art Bank’s opening, over two hundred local and international guests enjoyed

Margi has certainly come a long way from the tiny town of Whyalla in South Australia, where her father worked for BHP and she was born. Aged 18, she set off overseas,

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exhibitions,

DAVID HINCHLIFFE

the

Verve Cliquot, chef Matt Veal’s canapés, musician Harii Bandhu’s sonic renditions and were in awe of Margo and Patrick’s latest venture.

two

photographic exhibitions and participated in sixteen group exhibitions.

He

produced fifty sketches for ‘Toowoomba

Sketchbook” (1976, Rigby

Born:1955, Toowoomba, Queensland

Publishers) and in 1991

David has practised as a newspaper photographer,

produced a coffee table

speech writer, public relations officer, artist, and is

book

currently an elected Councillor and the Deputy Mayor

entitled “Two to the Valley”

of

photographs

of Brisbane City Council.

which won the Australian

He has been a full time elected Councillor since

Photographic Book Award

1988 in Brisbane City Council, representing the inner

in 1992. His most recent

city (Central Ward). Brisbane City Council is the largest

photographic

local government in Australia. David has been a

was the “Here and Now” exhibition on refugees at City

member of Civic Cabinet since 1991 and in 2004 was

Hall in February 2003.

exhibition

elected by Council to the position of Deputy Mayor

David's sixth solo exhibition held at NeoGallery

and Majority Leader. He is currently the Chairperson

Brisbane is titled New Farm Paintings and focussed on

of the newly formed Urban Planning and Economic

his love of this iconic city locality and the rapidly

Development Committee.

changing face of Brisbane’s urban environment.

David studied at the University of Southern

As a local resident, David's artworks are personal

Queensland as well as the University of Queensland.

renderings of various locations around New Farm,

He studied painting under well known Qld artists

Newstead, and Teneriffe.

John Rigby and William Robinson and has won the

David’s paintings are in private collections in

Gemini Art Award in Toowoomba, the Sunday Mail Art

Australia, the USA and Europe and his works have

Award in Brisbane and the Rotary Atlantic City

been exhibited in both New York and London.

Sculpture Award in the USA. As an artist, David has painted for over thirty years.

In that time, he has had thirty-two solo painting

The Australian Artist & NEOGALLERY Talent Register 1/758 Ann Street Fortitude Valley Ph: 07 3852 4944 is an internet site especially designed Web: www.neogallery.net to promote emerging and accomplished Artists,

For further information or to register: www.atalent.com.au Email info@atalent.com.au or Phone 07 38684066

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Culture Crescendo Despite tough financial times, the Noosa Longweekend festival general manager Ian Mackellar has claimed the 10 day event as being the most successful to date.

“We’ve been flooded with positive feedback for bringing such world class acts to Noosa,” he said. “The festival achieved 100 per cent of its forecasted budget; 6800 tickets were sold to more than 80 events; and visitors from Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and various parts of Queensland travelled to Noosa specifically for the event, so it has an incredible reputation.”

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Kicking off the event was a breathtaking performance by award-winning classical guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan and Ian said “the festival closed the way it opened – with a huge musical bang – thanks to the exceptional talent of cabaret singer Paul Capsis who blew everyone away with his encore rendition of a Billie Holiday song.”

Work on the 2010 festival to make it even more exhilarating, has already begun.

Images BARRY ALSOP – EYES WIDE OPEN IMAGES Kevin Borich Opera Queensland performers

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SEQ Happenings 21st-23rd August 2009 BROADBEACH BLENDS OF JAZZ FESTIVAL A three day free community festival.

Featuring an abundance of live jazz music throughout Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, this year's festival is set to be bigger than ever before. The festival showcases live musicians on outdoor stages and venues throughout the Broadbeach precinct. www.broadbeachgc.com 22nd-30th August 2009 17TH WORLD TRANSPLANT GAMES The 17th World Transplant Games is a celebration of the success of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Held every two years, the games will attract more than 2,500 athletes and participants, covering 14 sports, including athletics, swimming, tennis, golf, badminton, lawn bowls, cycling, and 10 pin bowling. Participants are expected to the Gold Coast from over 50 countries. www.transplant.org.au 6th-15th August 2009 THE ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW BRISBANE EKKA Whether you call it Ekka, the Exhibition or The Royal Queensland Show, it’s ten days of fun in Brisbane for all ages. There are heaps of events and attractions at the RNA Showgrounds, including fireworks, concerts, displays, fashion parades, prize-winning animals, craft and food. Plus there’s always the fun of the rides in Sideshow Alley, tons of showbags and live music. www.ekka.com.au 8th August 2009 DANCING IN THE STREET Head to South Bank for this year’s biggest street party where you can dance the night away and learn more than 10 different styles of dance. Enjoy live music, and interactive dance

demonstrations and performances with professional instructors and talented dancers. Best of all - it's FREE! Seven spectacular stages showcasing dance styles from around the world including salsa, bollywood, hip hop and 80’s classics. www.visitsouthbank.com.au/dancing 30th May-20th September 2009 AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM AND REALISM This exhibition will feature more than 70 impressionist and realist paintings from the Metropolitan, representing some of America’s foremost artists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries including James Abbott McNeill Whistler, John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, Childe Hassam, William Merritt-Chase, Maurice Prendergast and Mary Cassatt. Artistic developments. www.qag.qld.gov.au 9th-13th September 2009 BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL Queensland’s premier literary event is back again. Bringing the world of writing and ideas to Brisbane, the festival showcases the best of local, national and international writing.

Taking place over five days at the State Library of Queensland, the festival is an opportunity for avid readers to engage with a stellar lineup of authors and celebrate the written word! www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au 18th-27th September 2009 CARNIVAL OF FLOWERS Come to Toowoomba with all the joys of spring for the Carnival of Flowers held annually in September.

This big country town always promises to dish up everything from food and flowers, wine and watering cans, to music and mulch. www.toowoombacarnivalofflowers .com.au/

2nd August 2009 VIRIDIAN NOOSA RUNNING FESTIVAL Catering for people of all running levels and abilities the Viridian Noosa Half Marathon 21km, Noosa 10km Run and Beckmans Green Noosa 5km Run/Walk. www.usmevents.com.au 3rd-6th September 2009 NOOSA JAZZ FESTIVAL Recognised as one of Noosa’s premier events and one of Australia’s most popular Jazz industry gatherings, the Noosa Jazz Festival brings together over 150 Australian and international artists, producing an impressive 4-day Jazz spectacular. www.noosajazz.com.au 11th-12th September 2009 NOOSA COUNTRY SHOW The annual Noosa Country Show is held on the Pomona Showgrounds and is a community run and organised event. It focuses on family fun and education about rural aspects of where we live. www.noosashowsociety.org.au 12th-13th September 2009 AUSTRALIAN BODY ART CARNIVALE Australia's premier body art competition, the Australian Body Art Carnivale will be a "Festival of Colour" drawing together cuttingedge artists from around the globe, who will create masterpieces before your eyes using the human body as their inspiration – and canvas! www.australianbodyart.com.au 25th-27th September 2009 ART ON HASTINGS Presented by 4 fabulous Noosa Galleries – Jive Art, David Hart Galleries, The Cooper Gallery, and Peter Lik – Art on Hastings will showcase works from new and emerging artists. www.jivedesign.com.au 27th September 2009 THE NOOSA BEACH CLASSIC CAR SHOW From its humble beginnings, the Noosa Beach Classic Car Show has grown to be recognised as one of the most prestigious Classic Car Shows in Australia. www.noosacarclub.com.au 3rd-4th October 2009 IGA COOLUM KITE FESTIVAL The IGA Coolum Kite Festival is now in its 9th year and will be held on the 3rd & 4th of October 2009. The IGA Coolum Kite Festival attracted thousands of spectators last year, which ran for 2 full days including the Saturday night. This year we are having the same format. www.coolumkitefestival.com 14th-15th November 2009 NOOSA HISTORIC HILL CLIMB 'THE HILL' The Historic Noosa Hill Climb, affectionately known as 'The Hill', had its inaugural run in 1998 and is celebrating its 12th Anniversary. 'The Hill' is a combined event run by the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club and the Historic Racing Car Club (Qld). www.noosacarclub.com.au

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LuxuryStyleliving One of the more glamorous restorations was the fully restored 1934 Rolls Royce

Cosmetic enhancement in a man’s world?

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES USING COSMETIC SURGERY IS ALL THE RAGE, VALUE-ADDING AND ENHANCING YOUR BEST ASSETS IS THE FUTURE BUT HOW MANY BLOKES THINK IT APPLIES TO THEM? ooks are everything, especially when you’re out on the town.

Even checking out or comparing the results on others has become a popular pastime.

But did you know that the ultimate cosmetic surgery can be found in Violet Street Eagle Farm? This will definitely have every man interested…well depending on his assets. And, luckily, it’s a place where ladies will be anything but jealous.

Many proud car owners are discovering The Bump Shop quite by accident. It has been a well-kept secret for around 35 years. It’s a haven for real craftsman who specialise in cosmetic enhancements – that is , for those with a serious vehicular passion.

One customer has had a ‘relationship’ with the Bump Shop going back about 25 years. His E Type Jaguar was in desperate need of a little, tender loving care, and crucial attention in the body department.

At the time, owner Paul Jennings of The Bump Shop had established an enviable reputation as the most advanced destination for repairs to Bentleys, Jaguars, Mercedes, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, classic and other prestige motor vehicles. Here, the high-tech painting/ baking booths give a finish that’s better than when the vehicle rolls off the factory line.

One of the more glamorous restorations was the fully restored 1934 Rolls Royce Salon that became a fixture in the Rolls night club at the Sheraton Mirage Hotel on the Gold Coast, until tragically the owners decided to cut out the centre for extra seating.

But, as history would have it, 20 years on, the Roller was back again to be successfully re-assembled and restored to its former glory by The Bump Shop Today, the Bump Shop employs 35 staff, is still ahead of its competition in quality and professionalism, and is at the forefront of

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technology in motor body repairs and repainting.

Maintaining a green image and sustaining environmental consciousness is a key to the business, with water being conserved and collected, thanks to the massive roof area of over 20,000 square feet.

While Paul still enjoys the occasional classic car coming in for a complete restoration, he says these days it's the commercial and contract work that keep the company’s staff levels high and integrity in place: "We have contracts with some of the largest transport companies, so their vehicles are kept in tiptop shape, plus with regular maintenance programs for fleet owners, resale values of vehicles are kept at a premium.” For the average motorist, this also applies to trading in a restored well-kept vehicle, so the value is

higher and the dealers can on-sell directly without any additional work needed.

The Bump Shop covers a wide range of services including heavy and light accident retification, hail damage, factory baked enamels, A grade mechanical and RWC Division and last but not least is the exterior, interior vehicle detailing division, where your car upon completion is presented to you like a “new pin”.

“We are also approved repairers by all major finance and leasing companies, which makes it easy for customers as only one quote is required, and we give a ‘lifetime’ warranty on all repairs” said Paul.

As for the Bump Shop’s number one fan and E Type owner: after 25 years the paint work on his pride and joy is still perfect but mechanically…well that’s another story.

The Bump Shop 38 Violet Street, Eagle Farm QLD 4009 P: (07) 3268 4900 Fax: (07) 3268 4692 E: admin@thebumpshop.com.au

GLOBAL REVEAL OF THE ALLNEW JAGUAR XJ IN LONDON...

JAGUAR CARS HAS OFFICIALLY UNVEILED THE ALL-NEW JAGUAR XJ AT THE SAATCHI GALLERY IN CHELSEA, LONDON. HOSTED BY JAY LENO, ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST-KNOWN CHAT SHOW HOSTS AND A RENOWNED CAR ENTHUSIAST HELPED ALONG BY ELLE MACPHERSON

aguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O'Driscoll, commented: "These are truly exciting

346kW version of the supercharged engine. Fuel economy and emissions are also

times for us at Jaguar. The new XJ is truly beautiful, exhilarating to drive, and with its

outstanding, with the dieselpowered XJ returning combined economy figures of 40.1mpg

bold, enlightened approach to design, it meets the challenges of our fast-changing

and CO2 emissions of 184g/km.

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world. It reimagines the ultimate sporting luxury car."

Proven Jaguar dynamic technologies are taken to new levels in the all-new XJ. Features

“The new XJ is a thoroughly modern interpretation of the quintessential Jaguar. Its visual

such as air suspension, Adaptive Dynamics (continuously variable damping), Active

impact stems from the elongated teardrop shape of the car’s side windows, that powerful

Differential Control and quick-ratio power steering deliver the blend of responsive, dynamic

stance and its wide track. It is the most emphatic statement yet of Jaguar’s new design

handling and refined, supple ride expected from a Jaguar.

direction", said Ian Callum, Design Director, Jaguar Cars.

Inside the car, advanced new technologies have allowed Jaguar’s designers to create an

An innovative new panoramic glass roof is an integral part of the all-new XJ’s design

environment more akin to a state-of-the-art living space than a simple car cabin. Stunning,

concept, enabling the car to have a lower, more streamlined roofline, while dramatically

12.3-inch high-definition Virtual Instruments complement an innovative, Dual-View

enhancing the feeling of light and space inside.

technology 8-inch Touch-screen that can project DVD movies or television programmes to

The all-new XJ's cabin is a marvel in its own right, blending elegant, contemporary design

the passenger while the driver views vehicle functions or follows satellite navigation.

with the comfort, luxury and unmistakable sporting style of a Jaguar. Chrome and piano

The all-new XJ also takes a new approach to sustainable motoring. Constructed using

black detailing provide an eye-catching contrast to the beautifully-crafted leather and

Jaguar’s aerospace-inspired aluminium body technology, the XJ is lighter than its rivals by

veneer surfaces.

at least 150kg which significantly improves performance, handling and economy, while

All of Jaguar's acclaimed new ultra-efficient Gen III petrol and diesel engines will be available in the XJ. The 3.0-litre V6 diesel, 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 and 5.0-litre

delivering increased strength, refinement and safety.

The new Jaguar XJ goes on sale in Australia in March 2010.

supercharged V8 have already proved their breadth of ability, and they are joined by a

As quoted “Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that’s what gets you.” - Jeremy Clarkson

LOVE THE BEAST...

AUSTRALIAN ACTOR, ERIC BANA’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT IS AN EMOTIONAL EXPLORATION OF HIS LIFELONG OBSESSION WITH HIS VERY FIRST CAR - A 1974 FORD GT XB FALCON COUPE

The film charts not only Bana’s relationship with his car, friends and family. but also the preparation and lead up to the Targa Tasmania Rally, which Bana and his motley crew of mates from Melbourne’s inner west compete in, with Bana at the wheel of his eponymous car.

This rare and revealing insight into Bana’s passions takes viewers on a journey from inside the race car to the surreal world of the red carpet

One of this year's most highly anticipated Australian DVD releases,

and back again, via hilarious and occasionally emotional pit-stops, not

and the second-highest grossing Australian documentary of all time,

only with his nearest and dearest, but also fellow motoring enthusiasts

Love the Beast, is so much more than just a movie about cars.

Jay Leno, Dr. Phil and the inimitable Jeremy Clarkson.

Eric Bana offers his audience an insight into the passions that drive him - literally, in the case of his beloved race car, and figuratively via the enduring and affectionate 25 year bond he still shares with his Melbourne school mates, as they catch up between premieres for beers and bonding around their ‘campfire’ - Bana’s GT Coupe.

Ultimately, what initially appears to be a simple tale of Eric’s passion for cars and racing, becomes a revealing bigger picture exploration on the importance of family, friends and what it means to keep your dreams alive.

Available now at leading DVD retailers, ($34.95 RRP).

Water bomber attracts interest world-wide FIGHTING FIRES WITH FIRE POWER COULD SAVE LIVES THANKS TO JASON SCHELLAARS’ INVENTION. Writer: Helen Flanagan s a teenager in Melbourne, Jason Schellaars convinced

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his parents Tina and Arnie he was serious about becoming a pilot. He succeeded with a student’s

license at 16, chose marine engineering as a career and inbetween times tinkered away hoping to come up with an invention that would make a difference.

In 1998 and now living in Noosa, he went for a trial instruction flight with Becker Helicopters and was immediately hooked, so joined a Sunshine Coast aerial water-bombing company. He mulled over the idea for a more compact and user-friendly firefighting tank and went into the development phase in the garage at home.

Today Helitak is assembled in a large shed on his parent’s 10 acre tomato farm at Doonan.

“The Helitak fire tank is constructed from fibreglass, aluminium and fabric,” explains Jason, who has already sold his tanks to private operators in Canada, USA and Australia and has fingers crossed for an order for 150 from the US National Guard.

There’s also been interest from Spain, Turkey, Asia and Europe.

“Helitak consists of an expandable fabric bag that is attached to fibreglass housing and connected to the aircraft on the existing hard point so no structural modifications to the aircraft are needed. With the Black Hawk helicopter crew can be fighting fires in half an hour.”

Tanks, which can take from 1000 to 4000 litres of water, are quick and simple to install making them ideal for an emergency. “The tank expands down the centre of gravity unlike other brands of tank making it faster and more efficient than tanks now used is aerial firefighting. Also we design and manufacture our own pumps which have flow rates up 150% higher than other manufacturers.

“We do all our R&D here at Doonan, have seven models in production to suit different aircraft, and once testing is complete the components are mass produced elsewhere, leaving only the assembly. Currently we’re looking at a 10,000 litre tank for use on the US National Guard’s Chinook aircraft.”

Sky-crane water-bombers such as the Elvis helitank have a larger capacity, however the Helitak used with say Black Hawks are faster and unlike Elvis, can be used for evacuation, carrying up to 15 people.

“Simply strap on the Helitak and depending on the emergency it either lands, gets people on board, takes them to safety then returns to throw the water on, or the water can be thrown first.”

Jason, who is 38 and has two “great” kids Emily 10 and Riley 7, recently worked on helicopter operations for the Moreton Island oil spill clean-up. He appeared on ABC TV’s New Inventors, impressed the judges so much he collected the trophy for his Helitak invention and heads straight to the finals.

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Helitak used with say Black Hawks are faster and unlike Elvis, can be used for evacuation, carrying up to 15 people

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