Luxury STYLE - Autumn-Winter 2012

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High quality Spanish and Italian furniture as well as exquisite decor items are now available from our Gold Coast showrooom!

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This issue offers readers a glimpse into some of the region's best holiday destinations - all close to home. No need to buy a ticket and travel overseas for a fabulous getaway. We xpectations are high in the have so many wonderful marketplace with the opportunities right here on our own election of our new Premier, doorstep.

Mr Campbell Newman. Here's And Australia could definitely do hoping that he and his newly, with a bump in tourist numbers, so chosen ministers are up to the most destinations are offering great task ahead of them. Queensland deals to encourage locals to spend needs to get back on track and Kaylene Murray- Editor their holiday dollars with the local showcase her many and varied tourist scene. assets to the rest of Australia and the Don't miss our huge dining feature, showcasing some world at large. of the finest dishes available anywhere in Australia. South East Queensland has become a force to be reckoned with As the weather cools for the Autumn and Winter on the culinary battlefield. And, we have the proof within seasons, our favourite boutiques and design houses are our glossy pages. showcasing their latest collections to embellish your Chefs around Australia are hosting 'Plates for Mates' newfound sense of fun. The cooler months are always the dining events to raise funds to assist popular celebrity best time to shop and browse amongst the aisles. Be sure chef and all around good guy, Matt Golinski as he travels to check out the accessories in our Style pages and start his long road to recovery Local restaurants are invited to planning your next shopping adventure. You deserve it. join the initiative, and whenever the opportunity arrises to Interior designers are heralding the new warmer dine and donate we encourage you to do so. palette for your home.

Our autumn/winter issue is full of fabulous things to These are the months when our menfolk take up the do, see, taste and experience. It's time to make the most of hammer, paintbrush and rake - and start on those tasks the cooler months - and that means eat more chocolate, that seemed so daunting in the hot, summer months. rich desserts, drink lots of red wine, and plenty of quality It's time to take full advantage of our beautiful interior time snuggled under the doona with your favourite book style pages to garner the new look that you have been or flat screen TV until spring arrives. hoping for. Fabulous soft furnishings, new blinds, lounge suites and big comfy leather armchairs, artworks, craft Please read and enjoy... pieces, and garden makeovers - and perhaps a new

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WIN the ultimate cooler bag Slydogz his and hers go anywhere cooler bags offers mutual satisfaction. The neat cooler bag holds two bottles of wine for her and six bottles of beer for him plus a handy traditionally styled bottle opener. The compact design makes taking wine and beer to a party, a picnic or a restaurant a breeze.

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lydog is an Aussie term of endearment used to describe a loveable larrikin who knows how to use looks, charm, wit and experience to come out on top in every situation. Join the pack and find out how to have fun without really trying.

Slydogz.com.au is refreshing new community environment for those with a zest for life, a thirst for good times and a quality lifestyle. Move over Ken and Barbie, get out of the way Cindy and Paul, Slydog and Sandy now lead the way in having it all.

This informative, easy to use web site is designed for people who refuse to be defined by their date of birth. Experts say 40 is the new 20, life expectancy for baby boomers is 100 plus so start living life to the max.

Slydogz offers a selection of lifestyle gear for men and women who want smart and sassy casual wear that suits them. This wearable fashion is not the boring, shapeless items found in stores that cater for so-called mature shoppers or the weird looking gear designed for young surfers or street skaters.

Slydogz range of lifestyle products features innovative everyday items. Some show a new take on old favourites, other show fresh ideas.

Visit www.slydogz.com.au to see more lifestyle products, events and information for over 40s with attitude.

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RSVP - Openings, Launches & Social Events Andrew Lofthouse Teacher, rock musician, radio jock, news presenter.

Brisbane Fresh, new, hidden and full of surprises.

Fashion... what’s happening The latest this season.

Australia’s original wild man Alby Mangel Then, now, next and those short shorts.

Food galore Food events, recipes and gossip from around Brisbane & the Gold Coast.

Wine offerings Wine, spirits, liqueurs, beer.

Design & Property Exquisite Home for Sale and products to keep your home and life Stylish.

Arts & Theatre Take a look at what’s new and entertaining with Jersey Boys & Cirque Du Soleil Artists and Artisans Noosa Painter Julia Carter Bruce Watling’s new Gallery opens Style Motoring Self parking offering from Ford’s lineup.

Style Travel Bundaberg, Childers and Mon Repos - an eclectic journey of discovery.

Noosa Surprising, mystical, breathtaking, sophisticated and affordable.

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Two new stars at Dreamworld

Two cute Tiger handlers at the Gold Coast’s Dreamworld were all agog when two, four weeks old, male Bengal tiger cubs joined the park’s renowned tiger program from a private exhibit in NSW. Like doting new parents they watched in awe as the cubs pounced, napped and enjoyed bottles of warm milk.

The cubs will join Dreamworld’s Bengal tiger program and become ambassadors for tiger species around the world.

The diverse genres of David Hobson Surprisingly Ballarat-born David Hobson’s forte was in rock bands before being discovered as a classical singer, who went on to make his name with opera Australia. He became a major recording star with eleven best-selling albums to his credit, has appeared frequently on television including It Takes Two and Dancing With the Stars, and has headlined his own sell-out concerts at venues such as the Sydney Opera House.

These days the country’s favourite tenor thinks nothing of taking the lead role in Die Fledermaus for Opera Australia and is completely at home entertaining fans at an AFL Grand Final or in the intimate surrounds of berardo’s restaurant and bar in Noosa, where he was accompanied by musical director David Cameron.

The dad of two, whose wife is a former ballerina, loves Noosa and whilst in town had time-out to catch a few waves.

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Turns 35...

Guests were thrilled to join Angove Director of Sales and Marketing, Timothy Boydell and Commercial Director, Julie Campos in

David Hobson and David Cameron performed at Noosa

Craggy Range Chairman Terry Peabody and wife Mary enjoying the fruits of their labour

celebrating the 35th Birthday of France's number one selling Champagne at oh-sotrendy Esquire in Brisbane recently. The very special guests were treated to a tempting 5 course degustation menu designed by hotshot chef Ryan Squires. Each course was perfectly paired with Palmes d'Or Vintage 1998; Palmes d'Or Rosé Vintage 2002; Grand Cru Chardonnay 2002; Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2000 and Brut Reserve NV Brut Rosé. What a night!

Stokehouse Wine Dinners Brisbane's fabulous Stokehouse restaurant is now offering diners the opportunity to satiate their senses with a series of special wine dinners. Guests are invited to enjoy every aspect of the dining experience in perfect harmony, combining stunning Brisbane River and city views, and delectable dishes expertly designed and matched with complementary fine wines.

Sanctuary Cove Tavern launch

Fire dancers and etherial creatures.. herald the return of the Sanctuary Cove Tavern A revamped version of Sanctuary Cove’s much-loved tavern has returned to the marine community after its official launch function.

Part owner and operator of the new Sanctuary Cove Tavern Max Alfieri entertained a large group of invitees for the venue’s first official soiree since re-opening to the public in January.

The Tavern headlines a chic new restaurant precinct, which will see Sanctuary Cove join the ranks of Queensland’s most exclusive dining destinations. It offers traditional pub fare with an urban twist and boasts the Gold Coast’s only automated wine tasting machine.

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PROFILE Genial Andrew Lofthouse’s on-air persona is super cool, however away from the television studio, he reveals to Helen Flanagan, his fast pace revolves around sport, motorbikes and playing in a rock band.

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t was a very proud Andrew Lofthouse, affectionately known as Lofty, who shared the stage several weeks ago with fellow Nine news presenters Peter Hitchener and Peter Overton, collecting the Logie for Outstanding News Coverage of the Queensland Floods - just one of the heart-wrenching news stories from last year. “When Cyclone Yasi hit, we did a story in Tully with a woman who, along with her family, was rescued from her home by a neighbour, moments before it was completely wrecked,” recalls Andrew, whose media career began after years as a teacher followed by a stint in the music industry, then community radio on the Gold Coast before being snapped up by the ABC eventually replacing Rod Young. He joined the Nine news team in 2009 as weekend presenter and moved to weekdays when Bruce Paige retired six months later. “She was distraught but took us through the ruins trying to find anything she could salvage.

“They’re difficult stories to do when you want to get people to talk but you don’t want to add to their distress. It’s something we try really hard to do sensitively.”

After Yasi it was off to Christchurch to report on the earthquake aftermath. “Driving into the city seeing the level of destruction – everything crumbled to the ground, the loss of life, sniffer dogs at the recovery site, finding another body, people looking for answers – just awful, so awful. It was difficult to report, I had to push emotions to one side and steady myself.”

There was also a huge outpouring of grief when three generations of the Taufa and Lale families were killed after fire gutted their home at Slacks Creek, however when the slab was laid and later when survivors received keys to their rebuilt home in an emotional ceremony, it was a heart-warming time for Andrew, who gets a buzz every night presenting the news with the “cool calm” Melissa Downes.

Let’s Go Naked...

In the ‘80s music buff Andrew and two university mates started an alternative rock band with the idiosyncratic name of Lets Go Naked. “We actually got the name from a documentary we saw one afternoon when we were having a break from rehearsing,” explains Andrew with a laugh. “It was about the ‘Naturists’ (Nudist) movement in the USA and it was called ‘Let’s Go Naked’. It was hilarious…lots of old black and white film of people playing volley ball in the nuddy and getting all philosophical about why they like get their gear off…all that kind of thing. So we started using the name and it kind of stuck. A high point was supporting New Order when they played Brisbane in 1985 and most recently we released an album called Insides.”

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Andrew, who gets a buzz every night presenting the news with the “cool calm” Melissa Downes

“It was hilarious… lots of old black and white film of people playing volley ball in the nuddy and getting all philosophical about why they like get their gear off…”

Andrew and his big brother were born in Epsom in south-west London and famous for its race track.

The family followed health and physical education lecturer dad and school teacher mum around before finally settling in Caboolture, north of Brisbane. Naturally they shared a love of sport, boating and fishing plus great

years so that it now has great facilities, top restaurants and more, but it still has that ‘country town’ kind of laid back attitude to life.

“The move five years ago means lots of commuting to Brisbane but it’s well worth it, and the family won’t budge now.

“We share a love of the great outdoors, cricket and rugby and I have some favourite running tracks near where we live in Caloundra. “I’m a motorbike fan too so I ride up into the hinterland to get away from everything whenever I can. I also love to cook - getting into the kitchen at weekends when I have the time or eating out. Our favourite place is Domenico’s at Kings Beach. Great Italian food and hospitality.”

The early riser says he feels blessed with such an exciting job and “going on the telly every night gives me a buzz plus it can take you just about anywhere from day to day. We do quite a lot of reporting and presenting away from the studio so you never really know where you might end up. EKKA is a great way to stay in touch with our audience, similarly the Brisbane Festival and being involved with the Starlight Children’s Foundation is a great way to help out in the community.

Andrew Lofthouse Covering the earthquakes in Christchurch

family holidays in lots of different places.

Wife Allysa, who he met at teacher’s college and their sons Tim and Jez, aged 12 and 14, lived in Brisbane, yet spent weekends and every summer on the Sunshine Coast with other family members, so a wise lifestyle decision was made. “We loved Brisbane, the climate and the houses, the way the city has ‘grown up’ over the

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“I don’t have a bucket list as such but I’m keen to do more travelling to show the family a lot of the places I’ve been lucky to get to. I’ve always liked the idea of getting to Everest Base Camp so perhaps that’s my bucket list goal,” concludes Andrew, who obviously loves life and believes, as his parents taught him, to seize opportunities as they come along and remember you can be anything you want to be..

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How to achieve a radiant smile...

There is nothing worse than having crooked, stained or discoloured teeth. These “anti-smile” characteristics can result in embarrassment when interacting with people. As a result, you cover your mouth because you’re embarrassed from the appearance of your teeth.

At Railway Dental Centre we specialise in Smile Makeovers and we have repeatedly transformed an “Anti-Smile” to a radiant smile. Glamsmiles veneers and Zoom whitening are amongst our numerous techniques and are considered state of the art in smile rejuvenation. People don’t need to carry the burden of ugly teeth if simple solutions exist.

Our surgery has produced numerous successful cases, some of which can be viewed on our facebook fan page. (For recent Smile Makeovers please visit Railway Dental Centre on facebook).

Our dentist, Dr Faragallah has expert training in both Glamsmiles veneers and Smile rejuvenation. He is also in the process of completing the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies accreditation. (Please visit www.lviglobal.com).

Rejuvenating your smile makes you more confident in your interaction with family, friends, co-workers and strangers. Your appearance improves and therefore your perception of yourself changes to the better. Ultimately, a rejuvenated smile can result in more smiling which can only be good for you.

Upon mentioning this article Railway Dental is prepared to offer $25 for a Cosmetic Consultation (save $24) & $250 off each veneer and $350 off each crown (conditions apply).

At Railway Dental we personally guarantee that if you are not satisfied with your veneers within the first 6 months we will either replace them or refund your money.

The best way for us to assess your individual case is to come in for a consultation.

Please call Railway Dental on 55 312 053 to make a Cosmetic Consultation appointment.

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ne a b s i r B FULL OF SURPRISES NEW EXPERIENCES, NEW ADVENTURES, HIDDEN TREASURES AND A FRESH APPROACH TO LIFE... KAYLENE MURRAY FINDS THAT'S WHAT BRISBANE IS ALL ABOUT. evident in the diners - some in office attire - and we older devotees.

A wander around the precinct led us to Fallow sitting on the first floor of an older-style building - where upon turning the deer horn handle on the front door, we were greeted with an upmarket , chandelier lit, boutique ike a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis, Brisbane is definitely not a full of fabulous leather and natural fabric clothes and silver adornments sleepy town anymore - this is a city with an innovative and vibrant that would be at home in New York City.

Then back yup the street to the cosmopolitan version of Wonderland edge - a modern, edgy, free-spirited outlook and a determination to Cloudland where we took a few moments of respite whilst indulging in do things just that little bit differently.

From modern five-star hotels and international class shopping facilities, the house cocktail of Elderberry flower and ginger beer, which came fabulous, world-class restaurants, galleries and exhibitions to funky, secret delivered in a glass that would have suited a longstem rose!! Yum! After laneways reminiscent of Sydney and Melbourne - but with a new Brisbane taking a guided journey through this wonderland of different styles and furnishings - that set each function room on the upper level apart = we edge.

Brisbane is all about sensual balance - between experiences, sights and found ourselves feeling that we had eaten that naughty mushroom too!

Cloudland is a function coordinators dreamscape - so much to work sounds - all designed to suit any budget, whether extravagant or subdued.

It's about hedonistic pleasures without the pretension, and of course, it's with, from French inspired bordello to Moroccan palace- from Italian renaissance to disco fever - so much glass - so many lights - dance floors about a long-standing Queensland love affair with the outdoors.

The city scape has changed dramatically since Expo 88 - which was music - mayhem - it has it all! Fun, Fun, Fun. We also visited Ryan Renshaw Gallery a few streets away where we when Brisbane really grew up and gained the respect of travelers from around the globe. The city skyline offers visitors a panorama of towering sipped champagne as we devoured the artistic talent of South Australian corporate buildings and five-star properties - but its the hidden laneways artist Nicholas Folland's stunning crystal and Australian polished timber installations. in the valley that called us to town.

The Brisbane city centre is the perfect base for those looking to visit this The playful side of Brisbane that visitors adore has not disappeared; the city also plays host to a myriad of outdoor craft and food markets each modern city for a weekend escape from the stresses of the everyday weekend (there is even a mid-week farmers market in the city for busy working week, or visitors and locals looking for a perfect vacation office workers seeking special ingredients for their dinner); a bustling café destination. Inner- city hotels and apartments are available for all budgets.

When we visited, we stayed at the newly renovated Hilton Hotel, where society, world-class art galleries and theatre precinct, and sensational little $13 million has been lavished on this iconic Harry Seidler designed galleries are dotted all around the city, On our visit we ventured into Ascot to partake of the Saint Augustine property to create a savvy, modern appeal for the corporate and holiday Church Markets, where brightly coloured tents cocooned artisans visitor. But that is a fabulous, whole other story!

Brisbane has become a city where the air is filled with optimism - and a showing their eclectic mix of wares, under the protective bower of enormous Jacaranda trees. You can even experience Yum Cha from a small sense of adventure is heavy on the ground. You'll be amazed by the kiosk in the hall that seemed to be doing a great business. Definitely attractions, the diverse places to visit , not to mention the variety of outstanding accommodation. Its close proximity to pristine beaches and worth the visit.

Then we traveled to the Fortitude Valley precinct that has become a island getaways to lush mountain hideaways, from a gently winding river domain for quaint laneways that play host to clothing designers - both full of maritime movement to the natural, aquatic paradise of Moreton Bay, nationally and locally recognised, as well as jewellers, craftsmen and and cool blue beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts - Brisbane truly is artisans, small art galleries and out-there cafés and coffee shops - all just a a place where feeling alive comes naturally and the lust for life is satiated.

You'll also be pleasantly surprised. few minutes from the city centre. This area offers the perfect way to enjoy the wide outdoors of city life - Brisbane style!

We lunched in Winn Lane decked out in barred windows and graffiti art, For more information please visiting Brisbane: the very funky, whole-in-the-wall style Flamingo Café, where the line of www.queenslandholidays.com.au" waiting diners never seemed to decrease. Thank heaven for a booking. The www.queenslandholidays.com.au menu was sparse but exciting - very Byron Bay in the 70s - organic, vege- For more information on Hilton Hotel and Vintaged Grill + Bar visit driven and delightful. Drinks had funny names but tasted fresh and www.hilton.com.au delicious. The owner adorned in tattoo art and the clash of cultures was Photography: Tom Murray Forget the 'sleepy' tag southern visitors once associated with a visit to Brisbane. As Dorothy once said so eloquently "We're not in Kansas anymore!"

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Main Photo: Winn Lane, Fortitude Valley 1.Flamingo CafĂŠ, Winn Lane, 2. St Augustine's Church Markets, Ascot 3. Press Club - Brunswick St Valley 4. Cloudland -Ann St Valley 5. Hand made gifts from markets 6. Fallow Boutique - Brunswick & Ann St Valley

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Nobody is better credentialed than Ita Buttrose when it comes to surmounting the obstacles and challenges of working in a traditionally male domain, always with intelligence, creativity, courtesy and a smile.

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wice voted Australia’s most admired woman, Ita Buttrose has led in many different areas of endeavours: as a businesswoman, journalist, author, advisor to corporate, community and welfare organisations and as a company director. A successful career woman and mother, she pioneered the way for many women and, through the magazines and newspapers she has edited, has driven and influenced public opinion. She has never been shy of controversy or confronting difficult issues.

Ita is the special guest speaker at this year’s Ladies’ Boat Show Lunch, part of the extensive ‘Women on Water’ program at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 24th -27th May. This invitation-only event, organised and presented by the boat show team, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, Friday 25 May, with MC the Seven Network’s Kimberley Busteed.

The 2012 ‘Women on Water’ program will include Cooking On Board Your Boat sessions hosted by Seven’s culinary expert, Sally Jenyns, fashion parades in the Piazza, skipper training and the popular “High Tea on the High Seas” cruises.

Ladies, leave your blokes at the boat show and enjoy a scenic sojourn with fun, frivolity and plenty of pampering. Gather your gal pals and embark on the “The Lady”, the ravishingly retro little function boat, fabulously fitted out by Boat Style for these two special cruises, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May. You are invited to don your finest and enjoy champagne and canapés served with the pleasant backdrop of the Coomera River and the magnificent motor yachts and sailing craft on display at this year’s event.

During the two hour cruise, there will be presentations of fashion, décor, fine jewellery and other lifestyle essentials, plus pampering sessions onboard thanks to Champions Hair, Beauty & Day Spa. Added to that, each guest will receive a generous gift bag with amazing samples and VIP offers.

Make it a date for you and your crew. Sat 26th and Sun 27th, $75 per person including entry to the boat show. Numbers are limited, so book now. To register, email "mailto:boatshow@sanctuarycove.com" boatshow@sanctuarycove.com Exhibitor details, ticket information, accommodation packages and updated news about the 2012 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show are available at www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au For your chance to win one of 3 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Family Passes and gift bags please email your name, address and daytime contact number to win@styleliving.com.au. Winners contacted on 20th May.

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Shades of the nineties Eyewear designer, Paul Taylor, has re-released Michael Hutchence's favourite frame from the nineties.

Michael Hutchence was with Paula Yates, his partner at the time, when he bought the original frames from Paul Taylor's shop in Sydney’s Paddington, however Taylor only realised that later when he saw photographs of Hutchence wearing them.

The frames became part of the rock star's signature look and were captured in famous moments such on the Champs Elysees in Paris, which was painted by Harry Borden and hangs in Canberra’s National Portrait Gallery.

"My eyewear ranges combine a love of bold aesthetics and are representative of 30 years in design,” says Taylor whose latest collection were met with enthusiastic responses from 50 new stores selling his Black Label Optical and Timeless ranges. “I live between Byron Bay and Bondi, so draw inspiration from some of the most eye-catching scenery and beautiful people in Australia."

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Exciting Look for Mela Purdie In Store Now

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Meegs Boutique has been bringing top-quality, designer fashions to the ladies of the Gold Coast for over 10 years.

The impressive range at Meegs is lead by the largest collection of Mela Purdie on the Gold Coast, and complimented by labels including Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman and Gabriella Frattini. Owner, Sally Elliott, maintains this high standard by ensuring that every garment in store is hand-picked by her and her expert staff.

Meegs Boutique is located at Shop 35, Level 1, ‘The Oasis Centre’ and recently opened a second store in ‘The Pines Shopping Centre’ Elanora, for the fashion conscious ladies at the southern end of the Coast.

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Australia's Original Wild Man Before Warwick Capper was wowing the footy crowds with his short shorts there was Alby Mangels - Australia's original wild man, decked out in his short shorts scrambling into tiny boats on crocodile infested waters with his trusty dog and a beautiful female companion. Since that time others have joined the ranks of intrepid wildlife campaigners - but as our editor and lover of all animals great and small, Kaylene Murray found out - Alby still holds the crown of 'original' in every sense of the word.

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lby flies back to Australia occasionally to fulfill commitments with his philanthropic and social activities. He is based in Micronesia, where he is providing building programs and feeding projects for the homeless and hungry. On this occasion, his visit was to put the finishing touches on his newly released and digitally remastered “Adventure Bound” range of films, comprised of over seventy titles, more than half of which have never been seen in Australia before. Gold Coast based Bookland has secured the distribution rights for this range, which is being produced at Gold Coast based Sherwell Studios and managed by Gold Coast based biographer and conservationist Lynn Santer (who is also Alby’s professional manager).

Mindful of being responsible for Alby’s entire life’s work, owner of Sherwell Studios, Simon Sherwell, moved in and slept at his studio until all the original masters were safely digitised, copied, and backed-up off site. During this time Simon’s wife went into labour with their fourth child several weeks earlier than expected, leaving Simon to care for his three other children. The children were duly dispatched to the studio where they became glued to Alby’s films. The next thing Simon knew – his three children had gone missing!

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Frantically searching for them he discovered they had taken their sleeping bags outside and were “being Alby Mangels”! Simon has also produced the tribute video clip on the home page of Alby’s website and has plans underway to produce an MTV-style music video to highlight Alby’s passion for wildlife and environmental causes while introducing Alby to a new generation.

The release of Alby’s “Adventure Bound” series has come about due to the resolute demand from Alby’s die-hard fans around the world, in conjunction with the announcement that Award-winning Hollywood-based film producer, Paul Mason is working on a new TV series for the man who fans call 'legend'.

“I first heard of Alby through reading his biography Alby Mangels Beyond World Safari by Lynn Santer and found his story utterly compelling,” says Peter Adams. “It was a fascinating story and one that I felt needed to be told again to a younger generation. Before Bear Grylls, Steve Irwin, and Paul Hogan, there was Alby Mangels – he was the original, the person who paved the way for everything that was to follow. Here he is again to show the young pups a few new tricks or two.”

New-York based robo-technician, entertainment lawyer, and ardent Mangels fan, Ash Kalb, is also organising screenings of the ratings-busting series (that aired on the US Discovery Channel to the highest ratings ever achieved) in Aussie bars in NYC and other cinema venues in the Big Apple.

In addition, early in 2012 Alby will be undergoing a complete make-over with Melbourne-based style consultant, Cindy Newstead. This is in no way an easy challenge for Cindy, as she will have her hands full trying to transform this

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“I’m thrilled to be able to introduce my philosophies of life to a new generation,” says Alby. “The overwhelming message being that nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it. If you can dream it, you can do it... that’s the message I want to get across to kids.”

With the world first release of Alby’s entire range of films an entirely new generation will be able to witness how one man single-handedly changed the way people see the world. Always bringing attention to wildlife and environmental issues in his never-ending quest to become “Adventure Bound”.

This series is a wonderful opportunity for up-and-coming wildlife warriors to learn from the man who pioneered the reality/adventure/documentary genré for our generation - and now theirs.

Adventure Bound is due to air on Channel One from this month.

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me into forcing my body to stand up, because at this stage I wasn’t able to roll over, stand or even reach for a rattle. It was an impossible task so after days of relentless tantrums, my father disappeared into his shed for a few days and returned later with a standing frame mounted onto a wheelbarrow type contraption. They pushed me around on the wonky green pram-like thing for up to six hours every day. It worked, I walked at three and my parents had their sweetest taste of success.

Exercise did work and maybe, just maybe I could do more than just walk, maybe I could live. In fact my father told Ray Martin in my documentary ‘if she is only going to be here for a short time, let’s give her the best possible time.’ And that is how I’ve lived my life. I’m always the last woman standing at any party, I dance more than anybody else, travel more and laugh more. My journey has been challenging, phenomenal, tremendous, unfair, miraculous, fortunate and enviable. But most of the time it has been because I have chosen to fight.”

Fighting turned Karni into a Golden Girl. She’s competed at many Paralympic Games, won medals, broken world records, been the Sydney 2000 Australian Paralympic team captain, raised $1million for the Australian Paralympic team to go to Athens in 2004, is paid to be a broadcaster and on the speaker circuit plus she’s the only person in a wheelchair who’s been on the cover of Inside Sport. She wore a bikini.

Fast forward to today. With a double degree in communications Karni has a Masters in Clinical Social Work in her sights. This includes 1000 gruelling hours of placement at the Mater Inspirational Karni Liddell shares the Children’s Hospital.

“I want to be a clinical social worker and work with children reasons why she abides by a credo of ‘live, laugh, love and appreciate your with disabilities or chronic illness, and their families,” says a determined 33-year old, who lives in Brisbane’s New Farm and inhealth’, with Helen Flanagan. between swimming and exercise, enjoys riding along the Brisbane River on her new trike with Cavalier King Charles Spaniel nstoppable. Dogged determination. Strong words Tiffany in the back.“I want to be able to support them so they live befitting the beautiful and inspiring Karni Liddell who is a fantastic, productive, happy and healthy life and to achieve this proof of the enormous achievements people with they need support, good equipment, services and disabilities can accomplish. encouragement with the hardest part in a person with disability’s “At 12 a specialist told my phenomenal parents in Rockvegas day is getting out of the house and to school or work. I have a (Rockhampton) that their first born child with big brown eyes $15,000 power-assist wheelchair which I can independently and and blonde hair, had a degenerative muscle wasting disease effortlessly push. Then the wheelchair has to go into the back of called Spinal Muscular Atrophy and would not walk, crawl or live my car with a $5,000 hoist. Without the chair and hoist I’d be past her teenage years,” explains Karni, who loved to swim and unable to push myself around uni, the hospital and airport or had high hopes of becoming a teacher. walk my dog. The only times I feel helpless or weak is when my Jeff, her incredibly calm and very athletic father referred to chair breaks. That’s a very bad day! There are many people who many specialists about rehabilitation and exercise. “His body truly are limited as to what they can do or where they can go because is his temple and he cycles 100 kilometres every day, so he was in of their disability. This is totally unacceptable for our country.” total disbelief when the response to exercise and rehab was to There’s no doubt Karni, the positive-spirited Piscean’s hopes make me as ‘comfortable as possible and there are institutions and dreams of finishing her Masters plus walking and staying which could assist in this and that exercise will only make this healthy forever will be realised, after all, she is totally deserving condition deteriorate faster’. None of their friends knew what to especially given the cards she was dealt and her feisty spirit. “Yes say or even how to pronounce my disease, in fact years later most I’ve realised after having both my knees, hands and shoulders GPs, specialists and even some of my friends, think I have MS.” reconstructed and after multiple other surgeries and living with a Her parents scarified every moment to improve Karni’s life so muscle wasting disease, that I have no control,” she philosophises today she walks, although uses a BMW-type wheelchair for longer in her customary optimistic manner. “I learned a long time ago distances, dances “after five vodkas”, and so much more. from my fantastic body that we really don’t have much control “I not only won the muscle disease lottery, I also won the over many things in our life. I appreciate the ability to walk only parent’s lottery. They started me on what I lovingly call a ‘crazy’ because I once lost that ability. I cannot control my disease, when rehabilitation program, because every specialist with an my next operation will be, or the economy, our politicians or education warned them not to do it. This included swimming, when my Iphone is going to break. I’ve learned from my disease horse-riding, trampolining, and anything they could lay their and my body that the only thing any of us have control over is hands on to get me to move. My mother hired a wooden our attitude and how we handle our darkest moments. Health is standing frame from the Rocky Base Hospital which she strapped a true gift.”

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FACE TO FACE Pinching her mum’s lippy, Helen Flanagan reveals, was Stephanie Shepherd’s genesis to creating luxury spas.

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tephanie Shepherd is arguably the Queen of Pamper Domes in Australia, however convincing her parents she wanted a career in beauty therapy was another thing. Not unexpected when you consider she and her brother grew up in Broken Hill where their father was in the mining industry and mother was a TAFE secretarial teacher, who happened to have a lipstick collection that proved irresistible to Stephanie.

“I remember at 12, mum letting me have a facial and get my eyebrow waxed which was a big deal in those days,” recalls Stephanie who at 13 washed hair in a hair and beauty salon on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings for pocket money. “Then I discovered Yves Rocher which I sold to friends and used for mini facials and manicures.”

After leaving school in year 10, a 12 month secretarial course appeased her parents before venturing to Adelaide to study beauty therapy. She was nearly 16 and the youngest applicant the academy had ever accepted.

With qualifications in place, it was back to Broken Hill but at 18, she made a bold move to the ‘big smoke’ in Brisbane, her determination paying off with a position as a beauty therapist and at 26, learning a few invaluable lessons along the way, she opened the very modest Stephanies Natural Beauty in Camp Hill, soon to be outgrown so she relocated to the more upmarket Bulimba and rebadged it as Stephanies Urban Spa. “I had a vision and desire to combine beauty therapies with peaceful places of harmony and balance,” says Stephanie who was beginning to fulfill her childhood dreams and always gives credit for her parent’s and husband Desmond Plaisted’s support.

“I wanted to design spas where people could cocoon themselves from the outside world and enter another world, if only for a short time.”

Stephanies Urban Spa with 12 treatment rooms continued its loyal local following and Stephanies Spa Retreat with its Opal Rasul Temple, located on level three of Sofitel Brisbane, which she opened several years later after two years of dedicated planning, became a welcome city escape for locals-in-the-know, visiting celebrities and hotel guests.

“Sofitel was a dream spa for me and a big investment. Over the years the other spas have happened organically. Doors have opened for me but when you consistently strive to create and maintain a premium product, opportunities do present themselves.

“I launched Stephanies Ocean Spa in Noosa in 2010 at Outrigger Little Hastings Street Resort & Spa. The staff, treatments

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as well as concepts behind the spa philosophies are what give a spa its identity. It’s a unique product and an extraordinary facility.”

The rooms offer state of the art, heated leather massage beds and Stephanie has created her own range of exclusive products to complement many of the treatments, including a selection of spa essences and a sugar scrub.

Last year Stephanie was presented with another opportunity and Stephanies Mountain Spa at Clear Mountain was launched.

“We created the concept and design for this exquisite boutique spa which is within the Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge & Spa and has breathtaking mountain views.”

Stephanie says she is inspired by other award-winning spas she has visited around the world, takes her hat off to spa owners and therapists who work in such a competitive world, and feels blessed that after 27 years in the industry, she loves it implicitly, similarly Des, the love of her life.

“He is my rock, mentor, IT master, voice of reason and barista,” extols Stephanie with a laugh, recalling the night they met in a Brisbane bar and Des spilt his drink, ostensibly to get her attention. “We love cooking for friends and family, travelling somewhere new every year although miss our family of three very special four-legged friends - Max 13, a Maltese Shitzui, Mille 11, a mixed breed and our little princess Faith 2, a Russian Blue rescue kitten. They are a massive part of our lives, rule our home and make me laugh every day.”

Whilst always on the look-out for new business ideas, concepts and different spa treatments, Stephanie says “you can ever be complacent or take anything for granted.”

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Executive chef Steve Szabo (ex Palazzo Versace) has found a fabulous new home for his talents - and might I say, never looked happier. teve is now tantalising diners at the very stylish, yet approachable Seaduction Restaurant & Bar at Sea Temple in the Soul Building on The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, where he is masterminding every aspect of the food and wine and putting his many years of training and award-winning ways to good use.

This is the type of restaurant the Gold Coast has been crying out for. With its quality decor in muted tones of chocolate, leather and wood, huge windowscapes affording sweeping ocean views from every table - day and night; balcony dining for those wonderful breakfast and luncheon occasions; intimate cocktail bar area with backlit, yellow-toned onyx bar and pendulum lights; private dining room for intimate gatherings and a climate controlled wine room, where diners can sample before choosing the perfect wine from the extensive wine list with the assistance of an expert, or book for private wine tastings with matching petite food matches.

Also, sitting pride-of-place just outside the open view kitchen area, is an old, red and silver Spanish Jamon slicer, and guests can request Iberico ham to be sliced as one of their menu choices.

We did and it was exceptional.

We started our night in the bar, I couldn't walk past its welcoming embrace. Of course, the fact that the house Champagne is Ruinart possibly had some bearing on my taking a seat as well.

Restaurant Manager, Sam Maddox offered just the right amount of assistance in taking us to our window table after a couple of Champagne cocktails. He possibly realised that I was happy to stay in the bar.

Seaduction's contemporary menu is not large but it covers all the bases with fresh local seafood, meats and seasonal produce, and the prices are surprisingly inexpensive. That is probably why the restaurant is proving so popular with local and destination

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diners alike.

The menu reflects admirably an array of tantalising dishes that showcase Steve Szabo's philosophy of food. Choose the right ingredients at their optimum and work gently with the elements.

Steve and his good-looking, young kitchen team are hypnotising to watch as they work in unison - each one taking a role and working with speed, efficiency and talent.

We started the evening by savouring the specialty shaved Spanish Iberico ham with a few tasty slices of crusty bread, Then I followed with an entrĂŠe of velvety smooth Foie Gras parfait presented with a gingerbread crumble, a Jamon (that was exciting) and tiny, little cubes of port wine jelly. Amazing.

My partner chose the Seared Diver Scallops, served with braised pork cheek, sweet corn custard and mushroom foam. A marriage made in heaven.

For my main course I chose the Twice-cooked Pork with crispy Pig's Ear (that was a challenge- I like little piggies), accompanied by cannellini bean puree, white asparagus and Guinness bubbles. It was tender and delicious - sorry little piggy.

My partner chose the Line-caught Snapper served with tempura of baby vegetables, red pepper crumbs and shellfish epuma. He said it was wonderful.

Everyone loves dessert - so diners will be thrilled to know that Zorica Szabo has joined her husband at Seaduction. Zorica is one of the best pastry chefs we have ever met. And, her take on desserts for Seaduction is a dream come true for those with a penchant for the decadent.

My Passionfruit Marshmallow with pistachio powder, popping candy, passionfruit essence, jelly and ice ream made from passionfruit juice was so much fun. Heston eat your heart out.

I did also try the Lemon Curd Tart with gingersnap biscuit, olive dust and berries, which was delightful.

Steve and Zorica are adding elements of the bizarre and molecular athletics to their dishes - foams, miniature additions which obviously need little elves to prepare them; essences and pure passion.

We loved it. The menu is a credit to Steve and his team and we can't wait to go back again.

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smart & savvy... that’s CITRIQUE Citrique has brought a new concept in dining to the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa.

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orget about the buffet that once was - this is a newer, smarter way of presenting a tempting array of dishes to delight diners. At the heart of that concept are four interactive dining zones, set in savvy new surrounds, where you can indulge in a gastronomic journey without ever leaving the room.

From succulent fresh seafood and sushi to antipasto or yum cha. From assorted curries, Indonesian satays and European dishes cooked right before your eyes - to tempting desserts handcrafted by Citrique’s team of pastry chefs and a variety of homemade ice creams with every topping known to man available for the taking..

On the night that we dined there was a 'lobster promotion' so the silver domes that enclose all those tempting dishes also held sumptuous lobster creations as well. And, for a small extra charge diners could indulge in a half lobster mornay.

Definitely worth looking out for their seasonal promotions.

If a la carte is more your style, Citrique’s new season menu is sure to entice, with such options as dukkah spiced Barbary duck breast accompanied by poached pear, sautéed English spinach, glazed baby carrots, crispy parsnip wafer and quince jus.

The restaurant is also eager to assist busy business folk with a quality a la carte mid-week, lunch menu for just $20.00. Fabulous value when you see the portion size of the Atlantic salmon with desiree pavé and dill beurre blanc on offer.

There is also a seafood platter for two that is full of fresh, flavoursome local seafood.

Executive chef Andrew Fraser explained the concept behind this new streamlined approach to luncheon.

"The Marriott has always been a favourite destination for corporate types who don't always have time for a long lunch - this way they can enjoy great food on a schedule."

Citrique is definitely kicking goals on the dining scene, and we can't wait to return.

Open for breakfast 7.00 - 10.30am Lunch (Mon-Fri 12.00 - 2.30pm Lunch (Sat & Sun) 12.00 - 3.00pm * A la carte menu available only Dinner (Sun - Thu) 6.00pm - 9.30pm Dinner (Fri & Sat) 6.00 - 10.00pm Reservations: Ph 5592 9772

THE FIREPLACE RESTAURANT warm & toasty in the cooler seasons...

We’ve found the perfect place to fight off the chill of autumn and winter, at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove’s signature restaurant, The Fireplace, where chefs have designed a succulent new menu to warm your senses.

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he restaurant oozes an enticing warmth from the moment you walk through the doors and set eyes upon the raging wood-fired ovens. The Fireplace definitely lives up to its name, with intimate lighting and a european charm and warm atmosphere complemented by a friendly and polished staff eager to assist. Diners have a perfect view of the Sous Chef Obie Faulkner and his team at work in front of the roaring fire, and plating-up on the huge Italian inspired long, timber table that is covered with holders of fresh herbs and exciting additives. This gives diners the chance to be part of the action - it's almost like being on the set of Iron Chef - as the three chefs swap sides to feed the ovens with tempting dishes, then remove the expertly remove their treasures for dressing and presentation to the diners - all without accident.

Offering contemporary and provincial inspired menu, all cooked by a team of chefs, each creating a culinary masterpiece in unison with his compatriots.

Diners are encouraged to begin their evening with warm, wood-fired ciabatta bread as they peruse the extensive wine list, and savour the aromas drifting from the kitchen.

The entrée menu offers a range of temptations, from the free range pork belly with ocean scallops, carrot puree and fennel pollen to the beef tartar with organic

hen egg, garlic croutons, caperberry and tomato chutney, leading into the mouthwatering selection of mains such as the Victorian lamb rack with balsamic kipflers, baby pea puree, goat’s cheese and chimchurri or a blue eye trevalla in a sea urchin and saffron risotto with wilted greens and sauce vierge.

Finish a delicious three course affair with something from the dessert menu, including new items such as apple crumble with baked cinnamon custard and thyme jelly and soft centred chocolate pudding with parfait. Finally, unwind with a classic port, tokay, muscat, cognac or dessert wine to complete the experience.

The Fireplace, Hyatt Sanctuary Cove. Open nightly from 6.00pm – 10.00pm. Bookings essential Ph: 07 5530 1234 to reserve a table.

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ROCK SALT modern dining

Come and sample some of the best cuisine the Gold Coast has to offer in a relaxed and stylish atmosphere

Rock Salt is a stylish restaurant located right in the heart of Broadbeach, where diners enjoy fabulous food in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

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ts modern cool ambience is enhanced by a staff that are friendly and professional without being imposing, and are always eager to assist diners with their dining choices.

Owner and Head Chef Matt Jefferson has worked in the industry for over 15 years, honing his skills with some of the best chefs the Gold Coast has ever known, including Laurence Griffen, Christian de Valence and Wayne Fanning.

His dream of owning his own restaurant with wife and co-owner Amy came to fruition in 2009.

Matt's passion for fine food sees him constantly sourcing the finest seafood locally, including line-caught fish, hand dived scallops, spanner crab meat from the clear waters of Noosa and the freshest, most delectable oysters you will ever taste from Coffin Bay, Tasmania and the Pacific. He sources his fresh vegetables and herbs from the organic farmers around Queensland, those who specialise in their chosen fields.

His philosophy at RockSalt is to find the best produce, keep the flavours clean and deliver simple, beautiful food that reflects nature's bounty. He describes his style as innovative, modern Australian bistro style - with a twist!.

Matt's efforts have definitely been rewarded winning Gold Coast Chef of the Year 2009, 2010 & 2011. He'll just have to wait a little longer for the 2012 award.

He and his team of chefs and apprentices work tirelessly to present diners with 'artworks' on a plate, with presentation and flavour working hand-in-hand to deliver a true dining experience Shop 12 Aria, 15 Albert Ave, Broadbeach Bookings Ph:5570 6076

OSKARS By day the waves roll in lapping below you, almost close enough to throw out a line. The surf and sand have never been so close.

As the sunsets, the beachgoers retreat, the moon rises over the ocean and the lights of the skyline command your attentions.

This is Oskars on Burleigh.

Set against the iconic headland backdrop of Burleigh Heads National Park, Oskars on Burleigh celebrates award winning excellence in a magnificent location – the only restaurant right on the beach. Drawing on his immense culinary expertise and a tantalizing breadth of international influences, chef Marty Kollrepp creates daily menus with signature style – showcasing seafood that’s impeccably fresh and innovatively presented.

A long standing relationship with his suppliers ensures Marty is always able to select the freshest of seafood available. Whether it be snapper from Yamba Hervey bay scallops or King Prawns straight from the trawler.

Open seven days for lunch and dinner - www.oskars.com.au info@oskars.comau - Phone – 55763722

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A LITTLE BIT ITALIAN WITH AN AUSSIE TWIST... his is a fun restaurant right in the heart of Surfers Paradise, well-suited to casual dining with friends and family. It's expansive and decked out in high wooden benches with accompanying stools or bench seating (with backs) and tables all fairly private because of the greenery. There is also a huge al fresco balcony dining area the perfect way to enjoy our Gold Coast weather.

That's the big surprise for diners, when they find a fresh, basil garden growing in the middle of their table. And yes, you are allowed to pick the leaves and add them to your chosen pasta, pizza or antipasto platter. Actually, there are fresh basil plants growing on every available space - along the work counters of the kitchen, even in a small glasshouse in the middle of the restaurant.

Welcome to Vapiano - an entirely new dining experience on the Gold Coast . A restaurant specialising in old-fashioned Italian recipes, prepared using local produce, cheese and gourmet meats, and the best bit - it's made right in front of you by your own personal chef. Wherever possible, they source everything from within 150 kms, so from growing their own herbs and making their own pasta (including organic) and pizza dough on-site fresh every day in their own pasta kitchen, Vapiano are spreading a little Italian food fun around the State, Ordering is fun, on arriving at reception you’ll be given a chip card to charge all your food and drinks to. So whether you order from the bar or from the chefs preparing yummy antipasto platters, salads with individual sauces that you can 'try before you buy', fresh pizza or pasta - your card is swiped as you make your selections, then you just pay at the end of the night - Very civilised!

We never did make it to dessert - we'll leave that one to you.

Definitely worth a visit. And as an added bonus there are 'Special' luncheon prices every day.

Open for lunch and dinner from 11.00am to 11.00pm every day.

For more information please visit www.vapiano.com.au Soul Retail, Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Ph: 07 5538 8967.

Brisbane, new Albert Lane, just off the Queen St Mall, Ph: (07) 3221 4933.

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$39.90 Special Menu – 2 courses (choice of three entrees and three mains) + a glass of wine or beer… only $39.90 available lunch + dinner monday to thursday seats are always limited on the deck so bookings are recommended

open 7 days for lunch + dinner Burleigh Beach House 43 GOODWIN TERRACE, BURLEIGH HEADS Reservations 07 5576 3722

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Red Onion Tarte Tatin I love to serve this tart as a side dish at a barbecue. The sweetness of the caramelised onions is wonderful with rare slices of beef.

Recipes from the book FRENCH TIES by JANE WEBSTER PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK ROPER published by Viking, rrp$59.95

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Ingredients 1 kg red onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 25 g butter 1 teaspoon brown sugar 100 ml balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry rocket salad, to serve Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Put the onion, olive oil, butter and sugar in a heavybased ovenproof frying pan and sauté over a low heat

until the onion is very soft and beginning to caramelise (about 15 minutes). Add the balsamic vinegar and sprinkle over the thyme. Remove the pan from the heat.

Cut the pastry into a circle that is slightly larger than the top of the frying pan. Place the pastry over the onion mixture, tucking it in around the sides, and make a few fork holes in the pastry so the steam can escape. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until the pastry is golden-brown and puffed. Remove from the oven. Place a large plate over the frying pan and invert the tart onto the plate.

Cut into 4 wedges and serve at room temperature with a fresh rocket salad.

Serves 4

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FISH TACOS WITH FRESH MANGO SALSA TOBIE PUTTOCK'S Mango Recipes will lead you on a journey of culinary discovery, unveiling the delicious mango as the perfect ingredient in both savoury and sweet dishes. In addition to the traditional uses of mangoes in smoothies, salads and desserts, the hero fruit goes great with chilli and salty flavours like prosciutto or fish sauce, and it works beautifully with sweet ingredients like maple syrup and ice cream. Tobie’s mango-inspired recipes are sure to make any season a tasty one!

Serves: 4 Ingredients: 600g flat head fillets 1 lime, juiced 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil Small handful of coriander, washed, dried and roughly torn 1 tsp of freshly chopped green chili Pinch of salt For Mango Salsa 1 ripe mango, skin removed and roughly diced 2 teaspoons of chopped jalapeno chili (or normal chili) 1 handful of coriander, washed, dried and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons of lime juice Other 8 corn tortillas 2 handfuls of shredded lettuce 2 tomatoes, washed and diced 2 small handfuls of picked coriander, washed and air dried Method: 1. To marinate the fish combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl except the fish, stir to combine,

then add the fish into the marinade and leave for at least 20 mins at room temperature. Once marinated grill the fish over a high heat on both sides, then allow to rest for a moment and prepare the remainder of the ingredients.

2. To make the mango salsa, combine the mango, chili, coriander and the lime juice and stir to combine.

3. To assemble - warm tortillas in a pan over a medium heat until warm, alternatively this can be done in the oven by wrapping them in foil and gently heating until soft and pliable.

4. I normally serve everything individually in separate bowls on the table to allow guests to put them together themselves, however if you wish to assemble them it’s a simple process of scattering the cooked fish over the warm tortillas followed by the lettuce, diced tomatoes, coriander and a dollop of the mango salsa.

Australian Mangoes ambassador Tobie Puttock has lots of fabulous recipes available for home chefs. www.mangoes.net.au

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FOOD BITES True Italian awarded by Accademia...

Brisbane delegates from the Accademia Italiana Della Cucina have awarded Ristorante Fellini at Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast the highest overall score in Queensland, for its culinary excellence in Italian cuisine.

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he Accademia Italiana Della Cucina meaning ‘Italian Academy of Cuisine’ is a leading international association dedicated to preserving and promoting authentic Italian Cuisine around the world.

The Accademia’s Brisbane Delegation was officially launched in 2010, and has since been reviewing local Italian restaurants. The renowned Academy reviews and then provides a summary of each event to the organisation’s headquarters in Italy for inclusion in its monthly publication.

Ristorante Fellini was presented their Certificate of Recognition following a convivial dinner hosted by the restaurant late last month, where the Brisbane founding members of the Accademia and their guests convened at Fellini to review every aspect of the dinner - from the environment and service to the food and wine offered.

The guests received a specially designed menu featuring a variation of courses complemented by fine Italian wines. The ‘highlight of the dinner’ was one of

Exquisite new menu at Lauxes on the Park A fine dining experience is not exclusive to ‘boring restaurants’ - and Lauxes On The Park creates a total experience of fine food, wine and entertainment with a vibrant ‘stay on’ factor.

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ead Chef Akira has recently launched exquisite new entrée, main and dessert options to the menu, in addition to Lauxes signature dishes. Expect entrees such as juicy pork belly confit with Hokkaido scallops, or tenderloin of crocodile with potato and watercress salad and vermouth cream. Sumptuous mains including slow roasted duck with fivespice sweet potato mash, or the succulent herb and parmesan crusted lamb rack with grilled polenta and spiced aubergine caviar also get the taste buds flowing. Joining the popular dessert dishes are a deliciously sweet caramelized banana tartlet, as well as a macerated strawberry ricotta mousse with champagne espuma.

Dishes are coupled with an extensive selection of popular and boutique Australian and international wines.

Ideally positioned in a leafy parkside setting, Lauxes is the perfect venue whether you desire a long lazy lunch; a romantic dinner for two; or are planning an unforgettable wedding, private or corporate event.

Lauxes also hosts “Jazz On The Park” every Sunday from 1pm 2685 Gold Coast Hwy Broadbeach Phone 55315555

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Fellini’s signature dishes - Fichi Avvolti in Prosciutto featuring mouth-watering new season figs wrapped in prosciutto, then oven baked in a light Gorgonzola infused cream reduction.

Delegates were highly complimentary of Fellini’s menu, with comments including, "the strong menu displayed a variation of courses featuring a selection of Italian wines and was received enthusiastically by the Accademici and their guests."

Fellini co-owner Carlo Percuoco said he was extremely excited to host a dinner for the Academy and he was thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase some personal, Italian favourites that aren't always on the menu.

“It truly is an honour to host a dinner for one of the largest and most important Italian organisations internationally, “To receive an international award of this stature is incredibly humbling, as it acknowledges the effort our whole team delivers."

“It is also recognition of our talented kitchen staff under the direction of head chef and partner Richard Burt.

“The Accademia has a true passion for savouring traditional Italian cuisine and to be recognised by such an elite cohort for delivering just that is a proud moment for us all.”

Ristorante Fellini www.fellini.com.au or by calling (07) 5531-0300.

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PLATES FOR MATES

n support of Queensland burns victim and celebrity chef, Matt Golinski and burns research organisation, The McComb Research Foundation, Plates for Mates is a national fundraiser conceived by a group of Australia’s leading chefs as a way of expressing their care, concern and support for friend, celebrity chef and caterer, Matt Golinski. Matt tragically lost his wife, Rachael and their three daughters, Starlia, Willow and Sage Golinski in a home fire on Boxing Day 2011.

Matt sustained third degree burns to over 40 per cent of his body and continues to receive treatment at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital where is condition is now listed as stable.

Funds raised will be in aid of the Matt Golinski Recovery Fund Trust, a financial trust fund set up to assist Matt’s emotional and physical recovery, and shared via a donation to The McComb Research Foundation, a charitable organisation set up by plastic and reconstructive surgeon and former Australian of the Year Dr Fiona Wood along with friend and scientist, Marie Stoner to aid burns research.

Plates for Mates spokesperson and executive chef of Brisbane’s Bretts Wharf and Tank restaurants, Alastair McLeod said that Plates for Mates was developed in conjunction with fellow chefs including George Calombaris, Manu Feildel, Damian Heads, Gary Mehigan and Janelle Bloom. All are friends of Matt.

“After initially feeling powerless about how to help our friend as a result of this tragedy, we had the idea to combine our love of cooking with our love for Matt and his family and so Plates for Mates was born,” explains Alastair. “George, Manu, Damian, Gary, Janelle and I call on our fellow restaurateurs and eateries to join us in devising fund raising activities to be held during the month of April. It is up to the individual business to determine how they wish to participate, for instance, they can hold one event, stage several events or do something every day.

Some ideas include inviting every customer to donate one dollar, creating a special dinner event, asking staff to donate their tips and the restaurant matching that, or a simple competition or raffle. We of all people know how tough the restaurant game is, so we want this to be as simple as possible for all types of food and beverage related industries to be involved - it might be as simple as adding 20 cents to the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of beer, and donating that. There is no pressure as to the value of the donation.

“As an industry we are ‘hospitable’ by nature and one of our own has had this terrible tragedy happen.

I hope that as an industry we can band together with the help of our loyal customers and really get behind this concept.

“Matt’s injuries are severe and his physical and emotional recovery will be a long one. We are hoping that some financial support will help to ease the burden and at the same time assist the needs of other burns sufferers.”

Alastair said that sharing the proceeds of Plates for Mates with the McComb Research Foundation by way of a donation in Matt’s name would mean that other burns victims would benefit from funds raised.

Dr Fiona Woods of The McComb Research Foundation was delighted about the initiative.

The response so far has been outstanding with the most recent being utterly inspirational and overwhelming. Justin Miles, former executive chef at Noosa Springs who these days is executive chef and general manager of the three star rated Windy Point Restaurant and Cafe in Adelaide, organised a degustation for 110, with all wine donated as well as the staff’s time plus about 90 per cent of the food.

USM’s Andrew Saunders was the games show hoststyle MC and Matt Schwab who was Matt Golinski’s sous chef at Ricky’s, flew from Beechworth in Victoria to assist in the kitchen.

“We had a silent auction and raffle with 30 plus items such as magnums of wine, accommodation, dinners, a specially made glass platter, sporting memorabilia, 365 days of coffee and a dinner at Icebergs in Sydney with Layne Beachley and Kirk Pengilly,” says an elated Justin.

‘It was an amazing success due to the generosity of so many and the commitment of individuals and businesses. We have great pride in announcing that $21,044.63 was raised from the dinner, auctions and raffles with 100 per cent deposited into Matt’s fund to assist his physical and emotional recovery.

Coming up locally is Bistro C’s Plates for Matt fundraiser organised by executive chef Dayle Merlo, offering yummy tapas platters with all proceeds going to Matt plus Noosa MV Queen owners who are organising a fundraiser lunch.

Restaurants, cafes, suppliers and all food related industries or groups can register to become involved in via the official website www.platesformates.com.au Members of the public will also be able to access the site to view details of events and activities. For those unable to participate a donation tab has been set up on the website.

NATIONAL FUNDRAISER FOR CHEF MATT GOLINSKI

Donations for the official Matt (Matthew) Golinski Recovery Fund Trust can be made over the counter at any ANZ Bank or by direct deposit to: BSB: 014 672 Acc. no: 263 331 805.

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MAIN COURSE Poached chicken with a sautĂŠ of wild mushrooms cauliflower puree & champagne sabayon - SEADUCTION Restaurant - Sea Temple - Surfers Paradise

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Samsara is the eternal cycle of life where there's always something new!

It's here! New season's stock has just arrived at Samsara Furniture and Homewares Bundall.

Head to Samsara today and see the new shipment of absolutely stunning, full-grain leather sofas, dining chairs, bar stools and beds. Beautiful linen sofas and chairs, one-off occasional chairs, plus the Shanghai 'NOW' range, of highly lacquered, brightly coloured Chinese cabinets and one-off Indian pieces. If you think you have seen it all - think again!

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Tartuffo heralds the tastes of Italy‌ No true Italian would dream of commencing a meal without uttering the phrase "buon appetito" and those in the know will respond in kind or by saying 'graze altrettanto'.

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So was the case when host Tony Percuoco invited a few special media types to the launch of his Autumn menu and showcased the restaurant's new shared plates.

After a welcoming glass of Prosecco we ventured to a 'long table' setting, so indicative of true Italian dining. From there the day became exciting - as Tony produced plate after plate of fabulous dishes all paying homage to his hometown of Naples, Tuscany and Umbria. Platters of jamon and freshly baked ciabatta, olives, pickled vegetables, arancini, baccala fritto, penne e salsicce and so much more. When we thought that we could eat no more, Tony appeared with Sous Chef Shane Vievers who presented a dessert that he personally designed while on a culinary escape in Italy last year. It was an artwork on the plate A clear ravioli encompassing a rich chocolate mousse, surrounded by petite flowers and berry gel dots, crumbled almond nougat which was then drizzled with a luscious berry coulis. To die for. And Tony has assured us that the recipe will feature in his next cookbook under Shane's name.

Well done.

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DESSERT Sweet jelly ravioli filled with chocolate + amaretto mousse, hazelnut nougat & strawberry consommĂŠ - TARTUFO CLASSIC ITALIAN - Emporium Fortitude Valley

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DINING OUT Jamie Oliver’s world fare TASTE BUDS EVERYWHERE ARE IN TUNE WITH JAMIE OLIVER, THE WORLD’S BEST LOVED CHEF.

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BY BROWN PAPER AND ALMOST ‘VEILED’ BY FRIED ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH A PLUMP KING PRAWN SITTING CHEEKILY ON TOP

Taste it at Jamie’s ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN SYDNEY

amie Oliver is renowned for having a passionate love of good food.

Everyone embraced his hugely successful television series from The Naked Chef, Jamie's Kitchen, and Jamie's School Dinners to Jamie's Ministry of Food, and more recently Jamie's 30 Minute Meals and Jamie's Food Revolution.

His cookbooks have been translated into over 30 languages, are bestsellers all around the globe and are packed with absolutely delicious family recipes that has been created by the chef whose philosophy to food and healthy eating and enjoying everything in a balanced way, inspires so many around the world.

The Ministry of Food is a six-year-old project targeted at children’s obesity epidemic and a general decline in basic cooking skills. Its first Australian centre was opened in south-east Queensland’s Ipswich with Jamie, assisted by his mate, fellow celebrity chef and healthy food crusader Ben O’Donoghue, demonstrating a practical way for people learn the simple cooking skills they need to feed themselves and their families’ healthier food. An outreach truck will visit other parts of the state to conduct demonstrations and classes.

Jamie said there might be a "bronzed Aussie" image but Australia is in the top four fattest nations worldwide with 50 per cent of adults and 25 per cent of children being overweight or obese, making diet-related disease the country’s biggest killer.

To experience Jamie’s approach to healthy eating, hot foot it to Jamie’s Italian which opened in Sydney late last year and is a welcome addition to 20 Jamie’s’ Italian restaurants in Britain and Dubai. Another is slated for Brisbane and similarly the Jamie’s Italian brand will come under the auspices of the Pacific Restaurant Group.

The Martin Brudnizki-designed 200-seater mega buzzy restaurant looks amazing. Upstairs the walls are covered in graffiti; downstairs is a tad more subdued; the bar has been converted to a deli station where you can sit and watch all things cured being prepared; there’s an eclectic mix of booths and colourful chairs to complement Jamie’s modern twist on classic Italian elements; and passers-by who peer into the front window will see two junior chefs making 100 kilos of pasta a day.

The menu has a variety of pastas, authentic Italian mains and delicious antipasti made with well-sourced, quality, fresh and organic ingredients. Every dish has something to make it different such as the bellissimo antipasti platter that seemed to stretch forever and was propped on two cans of Italian beans.

The fritto misto is also a show stopper with delectable seafood framed by brown paper and almost ‘veiled’ by fried angel hair pasta with a plump king prawn sitting cheekily on top. Little buckets of house-made breads, funky chips or posh chips with “insanely good” truffle oil and parmesan are just the best.

The rustic, authentic Italian ambience is perfect as is the service and the prices; Italian wines are predominant; plus it’s child-friendly with the mouthwatering spaghetti bolognaise and authentic tiramisu sure to please.

Left: The girls from the ‘Ministry’ show off how to cook cupcakes...

Right: Ben O’Donoghue checks out the new Kitchen in Jamie’s Ministry of Food Photography: Tom & Kaylene Murray

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Jamie's Ministry of Food Truck on the road...

Jamie Oliver's Queensland Ambassador, celebrity chef and restaurateur, Ben O'Donoghue took great pleasure ensuring everything was ready for the road, when he helped to launch Australia's first, Jamie's Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen in Logan recently.

Logan was chosen as the first community in Queensland to offer nutritious cooking classes for locals, who are eager to learn more about healthy, easy to prepare, and nutritionally balanced meals for their families, using fresh ingredients.

These 5 week, basic cooking classes of 90 mins per week are designed to break the 'fast food' mentality, and were welcomed by Logan Mayor, Councillor Pam Parker as a great confidence builder for local families.

Jamie's Ministry of Food Program Director, Alicia Peardon said that the Mobile Truck program has gained great interest from other Queensland communities, and had a long journey ahead of it, with the ongoing support of The Good Foundation.

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World class fare & entertainment at Noosa

Simon Bryant & Maggie Beer as seen on ABC

growing and eating their own food and the rewards it brings in terms of health and general well-being. He passionately believes in ethical food issues, including paying fair prices to producers for ethically produced food, using local seasonal food with less environmental impact.

Together Maggie and Simon are widely known and admired as eading the bill are internationally renowned chefs Mark The Cook & The Chef, the popular ABC television series.

The Gala Concert promises to be a sensory feast of Best, Fergus Henderson, Alvin Leung, Davide Scabin, Ben Shewry, David Thompson and Seiji Yamamoto who will gastronomic and musical delights as these two culinary masters participate in live cooking demonstrations and the Qantas Best chop, blend and whisk in time to some great orchestral favourites Dinner in the World - a stellar, seven course degustation dinner including Maggie plucking a pheasant in time to Beethoven’s with matching wines by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW and hosted by Fifth! What a treat. Queen of the Flute, Jane Rutter, will add to the magic of the evening which is guaranteed to whet the appetite Matt Preston.

Maggie Beer who believes whole heartedly in the importance of food and music lovers alike.

Tickets for the Cook, The Chef and The Orchestra Gala of a good food life and encourages everyone to enjoy quality, Concert and Dinner are $185 per person or $55 for the Gala seasonal cooking every day.

Simon Bryant, a keen organic gardener also devotes much Concert only. Check out the full program at time and energy into educating Australians of the benefits of www.noosafoodandwine.com.au

If you’d like direct access to some of the world's best S. Pellegrino chefs, Australia's hatted celebrity chefs, the acclaimed television duo Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant, and more, hot foot it to this year’s Noosa International Food & Wine Festival.

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FISHY PEOPLE AT SANCTUARY COVE...

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eteran prawn trawler and fisherman, David Patane has just celebrated a year of operation at the Sanctuary Cove Marine Village. The northern Gold Coast’s favourite prawn trawler has been a fisherman since he was 17 years old - and more than 30 years later, he shows no sign of slowing down.

Mr Patane said his prawns are a hit with the locals because they were the freshest in the area. “We don’t have freezers on board, so we trawl late at night and bring the prawns in fresh every morning,” he said.

“We usually dock on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings, and we’re here until we sell out, which doesn’t take long.” He said his family had been in the fishing business for generations, dating back to his European ancestors.

“It really is in my blood and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.”

Like many other small businesses on the Gold Coast, Mr Patane is struggling under economic pressure but remains hopeful for the year ahead, and he said that fuel prices were his biggest concern at the moment, but as he has a good local customer base, he's confident that they will pull through these tough times.

In October 1998, Mr Patane was lost at sea 40 kilometres off the Queensland/New South Wales border. His trawling vessel rolled over after colliding with an unidentified object in the middle of the night, and he wasn’t rescued until 9.00am the next morning.

“If that didn’t put me off trawling, fuel prices certainly won’t,” he said.

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STOKEHOUSE WATERFRONT SOUTHBANK The Ultimate Stokehouse Wine Dinners Brisbane's fabulous Stokehouse restaurant is now offering diners the opportunity to satiate their senses with a series of special wine dinners. Guests are invited to enjoy every aspect of the dining experience in perfect harmony, combining stunning Brisbane River and city views, and delectable dishes expertly designed and matched with complementary fine wines.

The series began recently with New Zealand's powerhouse wines - Craggy Range Wines. On the night guests were invited to arrive at the Stoke Bar at 7.00pm for canapés of ceviche of SA Kingfish, garlic chips, olive oil caviar accompanied by a stunning 2011 Craggy Range Riesling, Te Muna Road Vineyard, Martinborough. Dinner followed with a welcome from Stokehouse G M Peter McMahon and Craggy Range Director, Mary-Jeanne Hutchinson. This was followed by an entrée of grilled Gold Coast tiger prawns, baby peas "a la francaise" together with the 2009 Craggy Range Chardonnay, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard, Hawkes Bay.

For the main course, diners savoured free-range duck breast, almond cream, figs, foie gras mousse with both the 2006 Craggy Range Pinot Noir, Te Muna Road Vineyard, Martinborough and the 2006 Craggy Range Syrah, Gimblett Gravels Vineyard, Hawkes Bay. The evening finished with dessert of pineapple parfait, coconut sorbet, lime caramel presented with 2008 Craggy Range “Noble” Riesling, Fletcher Family Vineyard, Marlborough.

Stokehouse's wine dinners will take place regularly throughout the year, with each event carrying a unique themefrom Australian versus Italian wines to a Champagne dinner.

These dinners are the perfect opportunity to indulge in the complete sensory experience. Enjoy a specially crafted food menu designed by Head Chef Tony Kelly, complemented by Sommelier Ben McNair's precisely selected wines.

Contact Stokehouse to book your seat for their next wine dinners taking place in June, August and October..

Sidon Street, South Bank. Bookings Ph: (07) 3013 0333 www.stokehouse.com.au

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Tea for two or more!

Teavine House is set in the private and natural surrounds of Tallebudgera Valley only 10 minutes from Burleigh. Teavine House offers a boutique wedding or reception venue for intimate functions, also catering for small conferences and business meetings.

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t Teavine House, we specialise in the experience of High Tea “a cup above the rest”. Tea houses were important venues of socialisation for centuries. We believe the experience of High tea opens up conversations and helps people connect - it is something close to the human heart.

Gaynor and Chris the owners of Teavine House are no strangers to the hospitality industry, Gaynor’s past business ventures include

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a cafe gallery at Kirra and a decade of importing homewares from Asia, with this leading to a retail outlet in Kingscliff. Gaynor has combined past treasures and knowledge, which has led to the creation of Teavine House and Giftware range.

Chris’s past business ventures include restaurants on Chevron Island and a thriving cafe in Coolangatta, his creative flare with food and knowledge of the hospitality industry compliments our magnificent venue set on three acres in the Tallebudgera Valley.

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According to legend of Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting, the Duchess of Bedford is credited as the creator of Afternoon Tea. At first the Duchess had her servants sneak her a pot of tea and bread.

The Duchess then invited friends to join her for an additional afternoon meal. This menu centred around small cakes, bread and butter, sandwiches and assorted sweets, and of course tea. This practice was quickly picked up by other social hostesses.

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CHEERS There is a growing international demand for sweet wines, with many countries producing an array of high-quality dessert wines in a range of styles and from many different varietals. Here in Australia demand has also increased, lead in part by the ever-increasing popularity of new Italianesque Moscatos.

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he Riverina is a region underpinned by an Italian community with a passion for food and wine, and home to Australia’s premium sweet wines, from wineries such as De Bortoli, McWilliams, Nugan Estate and Westend.

De Bortoli’s Noble One has celebrated 26 vintages and is one of the most awarded wines in history, and Nugan Estate’s Cookoothama Botrytis Semillon has been the sweet wine of choice in Qantas International Business Class for over 9 years.

With these impressive sweet wine credentials, the Riverina created the International Sweet Wine Challenge six years ago, to highlight the quality of all sweet wines, including their own, and allow Australian dessert wines to be judged alongside their international cousins.

Riverina Winemakers’ Association president Les Worland said, “The aim of the International Sweet Wine Challenge is to bring the various styles together to compare and contrast, and to promote greater understanding and awareness of sweet wines, as well as to obviously judge and inform wine-lovers which are the best”.

The Challenge is open to any non-fortified sweet wine and the wines are judged in several categories, showcasing the diversity available, including Best Young Sweet: Floral styles, Best Young Sweet: Semillon Predominant, Best Young Sweet: Other Varieties including Moscatos, Best Mature Sweet: Floral styles, Best Mature Sweet: Semillon predominant, Best Mature Sweet: Other Varieties and Best Ice Wine. There is also a separate Museum Class for wines five years or older, with the aim of this class to show unusual or rare styles.”

Nearly 100 sweet wines were entered for the 2011 competition, and judged by some of Australia’s most talented palates, including Ben Edwards and chaired by Lester Jesberg (a prolific wine show judge and author of Winewise). They were also joined by International guest judge Simon Nunns (Coopers Creek Vineyards, New Zealand) who was thrilled to see a higher number of New Zealand wines entered this year; two of which,

from Forrest Wines and Seifried Estate, collected Trophies.

Judge Ben Edwards (co-contributor to James Halliday’s Wine Companion and President of Sommeliers Australia) said, “The 2011 winner showed beautiful purity and concentration, demonstrating why the Riverina is still a powerhouse when it comes to wines of this style."

The 2011 International Sweet Wine Challenge stars were: Best Medium Sweet ~ Delatite Winery 2010 Catherine Gewurztraminer Best Young Sweet, Floral styles ~ Seifried Estate 2011 Winemakers Collection “Sweet Agnes” Riesling Best Mature Sweet, Floral styles ~ Forrest Wines 2009 Forrest Botrytised Riesling Best Mature Sweet, Semillon predominant ~ Berton Vineyards 2009 Botrytis Semillon Best Young Sweet, Other Varieties and Blends ~ D’Arenberg 2010 The Noble Botryotinia Best Mature Sweet, Other Varieties and Blends ~ Lillypilly 2008 Noble Blend Best Sweet Wine from the Museum Class Lillypilly 2002 Noble Blend International Sweet Wine of the Year Lillypilly 2008 Noble Blend

BRINGING SWEET WINES OUT OF THE SHADOWS...

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reated more than 260 years ago for Prince Charles Edward Stuart of Scotland, Drambuie is a combination of aged Scotch whiskies, heather honey and a blend of herbs and spices. From the Gaelic “an dram buidheach” meaning the drink that satisfies, it is enjoyed by those who appreciate its timeless, yet distinctive taste.

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International Sweet Wine of the Year, the Lillypilly 2008 Noble Blend from a boutique Riverina producer, owned and run by the Fiumara family, impressively also claimed the trophy for the separate Museum Class, a class created to showcase rarer more unusual older styles of wines, with its 2002 Noble Blend.

Lillypilly 2008 Noble Blend ($24)– 2011 International Sweet Wine of the Year & Best Mature Sweet, Other Varieties and Blends Lillypilly 2002 Noble Blend ($40) – 2011 Best Sweet Wine from the Museum Class Delatite Winery 2010 Catherine Gewurztraminer ($25) – 2011 Best Medium Sweet Yalumba 2009 FSW Botrytis Viognier ($25) – the 2010 International Sweet Wine of the Year (still plenty of wine around the country for sale) Although most sweet wines come in half-sized bottles, they still offer exceptional value-for-money when you take into account the considerable resources, time and effort which goes into creating these little bottles of liquid gold.

All these wines are widely available in good liquor outlets or order Lillypilly’s directly via their website www.lillypillywines.com.au.

Drambuie Original was re-invented in 2009, and pitched towards a younger audience, however Drambuie 15 and The Royal Legacy of 1745 have been created to appeal to the astute Drambuie loyalist, liqueur connoisseurs and malt whisky experimenters.

Drambuie 15 is a whisky connoisseur’s expression of Drambuie. Made with a selection of 15 year old Speyside malt whiskies and infused with Drambuie’s secret recipe of herbs, spices and heather honey it’s perfect for sipping and savouring either neat or over ice.

The Royal Legacy of 1745 is the world’s finest cask infused malt whisky liqueur. Presented in an embossed decanter, crowned with a weighty cork stopper, it evokes the luxury and indulgence of a bygone regal age. Each bottle is individually

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overs of Tempranillo can thank Marqués de Riscal for the much-loved Spanish wine, Rioja. In 1858 the Marqués de Riscal family were the first in Rioja, and the first to make Spanish wine in the Bordeaux method - ageing in barrel and bottle before release. Taking a chance on an unknown terroir and taking their cues from the French led Marqués de Riscal to become an iconic, classic and powerful Spanish wine.

It also led to the Diplôme d’Honneur. In 1895 Marqués de Riscal Reserva was the first wine outside France to win the coveted award at the Exposition de Bordeaux.

The extraordinary accolade led to a flurry of counterfeit bottles entering the market ,so the signature gold netting that adorns each bottle today was introduced to verify the wine’s authenticity.

Grape quality is paramount to Marqués de Riscal and it rewards its growers for the best in Rioja. The wines are made from 500 hectares of vines grown in the best claylimestone soils of the Rioja Alavesa. Fruit is selected from the more established vines with intense fruit character. Marqués de Riscal’s ongoing commitment to quality and the pure expression of terroir delivers wines that are original, fresh and elegant while rewarding careful cellaring.

Marqués de Riscal Tinto Reserva 2006 (RRP:$29.99) is an iconic wine from a particularly good vintage. It is 90 percent tempranillo and 5% graciano and mazuelo.

The wine is aged 18 months in American oak and then at least a year in bottle before release.

Marqués de Riscal Rueda Verdeja 2010 (RRP:$14.99) is a dry and versatile white wine picked from low vines that produce high quality, intensely flavoured fruit. The Rueda region is renowned for producing excellent verdejo and the 2010 vintage has delivered a stunning example of this.

Marqués de Riscal Proximo 2009 (RRP:$9.99) is made from younger vines but with the same winemaking techniques as the Reserva wines to deliver a fresh, youthful wine at an affordable price point.

Exclusively imported by Dan Murphy’s and available now:

The Italian Wine Style sails into Australia...

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ell-known Italian wine brand Canti hails from the Piedmont region of Italy, and has now reached Australian shores with its sparkling sensations Canti Pinot Brut (sparkling Pinot Grigio) and Canti Prosecco DOC. The Sparkling Pinot Brut is made from Pinot Grigio and together with the Prosecco D.O.C. is made the Italian way - using the Charmat method in order to produce small, long tasting bubbles. Offering an elegant bouquet of peach and white fruit, with a palate showing a hint of creaminess and lovely crisp acidity, this wine makes the perfect aperitif.

With Prosecco now so popular, it is wonderful to be able to savour the classic Italian style's aromas of citrus, apples and white fleshed stone fruit, and a palate that mirrors the bouquet.

Distributed by Vignerons of the World and available from independent liquor outlets and restaurants throughout Australia .info@vigneronsoftheworld.com or Ph: 1300 543543

hand signed, numbered by a master distiller and presented in a stylish presentation box.

A total of 2,250 bottles have been made worldwide with only 500 available for sale in Australia.

Drambuie 15’s RRP is $84.99 for 700ml and will be available through bottle shops nationally while The Royal Legacy of 1745’s RRP is $199.99 for 700ml and will be sold in travel retail stores and selected liquor merchants. For more information, visit www.drambuie.com

The Critics' Choice: Australia's Best Beers The Critics’ Choice: Australia’s Best Beers lists the top 100 beers from 2011 as voted by 39 of Australia’s leading beer critics. Scribal Publishing is pleased to begin the count down the top dozen in the lead up to the official launch date of April 2, 2012.

The first beer in The Critics’ Choice top dozen is the Bridge Road Brewers and Nøgne collaboration brew India Saison.

Coming in at number 12 in the top 100, Kirrily Waldhorn describes how ‘the distinctive passionfruit and tropical fruit aromas sing out loud and strong.’ Bridge Road Brewers is one of Australia’s leading craft breweries. Conceived by Ben Kraus in 2005, the brewery is based in Beechworth and has countless awards under it’s belt.

This limited brew was created with Kjetil Jikiun from Nøgne The Bridge Road Brewer’s notes describe it as ‘A beer that has loads of typical Saison yeast influence combined with a tropical punch explosion from the Stella and Galaxy hop combination.

The Critics’ Choice: Australia’s Best Beers Available from newsagents & bookstores $14.95 www.beerloversguide.com.au

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Taking stock world first...

Stock Merchant, Australia's first range of stocks and sauces made from ethically raised free-range animals, has launched a new product, Sustainable Crab Stock. made exclusively from Blue Swimmer crabs fished from the World Heritage area of Shark Bay, Western Australia, is a world first.

Perfect for crab bisque, paella, seafood risotto, bouillabaisse, soups, seafood hotpots or wherever fish stock would normally be used.

“Real food, real ingredients supplied by dedicated, independent producers,” say the Duttons the proud producers referring to their ethos. “Our aim is to add depth of flavour to the home cook's culinary creations while supporting freerange animal farming and sustainable fishing in Australia.

As with Sustainable Free-Range Chicken Stock, Free Range Beef Stock, Traditional Vegetable Stock and a Free Range Old Fashioned Gravy, Sustainable Crab Stock contains no preservatives, additives or flavour enhancers. It is pure, unadulterated and 100% Australian. It is available in fine food stores across Australia or online at www.thestockmerchant.com.au. The RRP is $12.95.

Very zesty

Edgeware, the new premium kitchenware brand fro Smith's(USA), has just launched its range of quality kitchen tools in Australia.

We loved the new zesters and graters that are specifically designed for home cooks, cooking enthusiasts and MKR junkies.

The innovative V-shaped teeth and non-stick coating enable a smoother, easier grating and zesting action.

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squeegee attached to the back of the blade, which collects the zest and leans any moist residue.

Prices start from $15.95 Better Zester RRP $19.95 For more information or to find your closest retailer visit www.edgewareproducts.com

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Paniyiri Greek Festival - take the journey...

In a shock announcement the humble cup cake has been declared dead.

Wanted for questioning for this shocking crime is the latest trend to arrive in Australia - the Bake Pop. Cake pops are the new sensation that have swept America by storm; and are simple to make with the Bake Pop Kit now available in Australia.

Bake Pops are an easy way to make delicious balls of cake on a stick. Impress your friends and family with fun and unique decorating ideas.

So simple to make and you can bake your cake pop with any cake mix. Be as creative as you like with no limit to what you can make. With so many fun and exciting decorating options and flavour combinations, kids (and adults) will have endless hours of fun creating unique decorations for their cake pops for any occasion.

Available from Big W, Spotlight, Target, Woolworths. Available online from the website www.getbakepops.com.au

In 1976, some 36 years ago, a group of passionate Greek Australians wanted to share their cultural traditions with Brisbane. They wanted to take this city on a journey. A journey of discovery, a celebration of dance and music, a gastronomical tour through secret recipe books, a voyage through history rich in colour and passion. Fast forward to 2012, and this kaleidoscopic cultural explosion is now legendary with over 50,000 Greeks and honorary Greeks flocking to Musgrave Park, South Brisbane every year for the annual Paniyiri Greek Festival. This year will make it the longest running cultural festival in Queensland and the longest running Greek festival in Australia!

Paniyiri is Queensland’s signature celebration of all things Greek and the State’s largest cultural festival. Now in its 36th successful and exciting year, Paniyiri is a community initiative of the 25,000strong Greek community of South East Queensland.

All the action will take place in Musgrave Park and The Greek Club, Edmondstone St, South Brisbane on Saturday May 19th & Sunday May 20th, 2012 from 12 noon on Sat and 10am on Sun. Entry: $10 Adults (13+), For information: www.paniyiri.com or 07 3844 1166

The Cup Cake is dead - Bake Pop wanted for questioning

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IN STYLE HOME Introducing the Park House, an architectural composition of space, style and position that truly redefines what Queensland living is about.

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etting new industry benchmarks in architectural brilliance and luxury living, this is a signature home that has left no stone unturned when it comes to charisma and style.Designed by world renowned multi-award winning architect Shaun Lockyer,this masterpiece sits on the iconic New Farm Park. 37 acres of tree lined parkland on your doorstep.

High ceilings throughout and soaring voids creates a phenomenal space that has not compromised on quality or attention to detail. Let it be known that few homes have been finished to this pedigree of meticulous precision, as this family home truly sits head and shoulders above anything of its kind.

From every inch to every corner, this brand new masterpiece was specifically designed make an entire family happy, showcasing a minimalist luxury lifestyle on one of the most sought after pockets of inner city Brisbane. The Park House is generously scaled on a 599sqm block with a free-flowing layout, surrounded by the leafy aesthetic outlook to New Farm Park and the city skyline. It boasts the finest in fittings and fixtures, to create awe inspiring liveability at every turn.

This modern home emphasises 21st century family functionality through four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

Possessing custom kwila towel rails, frameless glass shower screens and travertine stone tiles throughout, these bathrooms are simply stunning.

Perhaps the highlight of this property is The Park Room.' This triumph of design is specifically designed to take true advantage of the 37 acres of park land and the sweeping city vistas that stands beyond. The Park Room is fit with ironbark timber entertainment unit, including mini bar and fridge. This private retreat can be used as a private getaway' or central entertainment area. The choice is yours. External features include solid timber decking and balustrade features with decorative thin spaced timber battens.

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Queenslands flagship home on the park..

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A great sized backyard with in ground pool combined with a custom made Stainless Steel BBQ creates an amazing outdoor living space that quintessential to Queensland living. The kitchen has been custom designed with a Calcutta Marble cantilevered island bench, gaggenau appliances, including coffee machine and combi steam oven. Through custom made walnut stained timber sliding doors to either side of the rear terrace, the builder and architect have succeeded in creating a space and experience that often forms a non-existent divide between indoor and outdoor living.

This extensive home comprises of many features including:

Multi zoned ducted air-conditioning, double garaging, separate laundry/drying court exceptional storage on all levels and an abundance of external landscaped features.

Not often does a home encompass this level of architectural brilliance, family practicality and fabulous position. Make no mistake, this true rarity. Positioned in the epicentre of New Farm, this brand new home exemplifies how one can live in complete luxury and privacy on the park. This home is truly a world class combination of solid building and sophisticated design coupled with a location that encapsulates modern executive living of the highest level.

16 Dixon Street New Farm

Auction, Saturday 19th of May 2012, on site if not SOLD prior.

New Farm, 16 Dixon Street Auction Saturday 19th May On Site Sat 19 May 1.00 pm For further information on this magnificent property contact: Ray White New Farm Matt Lancashire M: 0416 476 480 O: (07) 3358 0663 E: ml@rwnf.com.au

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IN DESIGN

Lift a home with the look of natural stone...

INTRODUCE THE AESTHETIC APPEAL OF NATURAL STONE TO INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES USING BORAL CULTURED STONE CLADDING. Cleverly engineered to look like traditional stone, this affordable and adaptable manufactured stone product has been recently added to the Boral range.

Boral Clay and Concrete Products National Marketing Manager David Francis said: “People want to be in touch with nature. There is an emerging trend in the use of natural-looking materials, especially the look and feel of natural stone.

He added: “As a manufactured material, Cultured Stone is light in weight, requires little maintenance after installation and has 54% recycled content, making it versatile and practical for residential building projects.”

Cultured Stone is also well-suited to composite architectural designs, complementing materials such as brick, timber and glass. It can be integrated to achieve dramatic visual appeal. For use on both exterior and interior surfaces, Cultured Stone’s applications extend to walls,

fireplaces, water features, outdoor kitchens and integrated barbecues, as well as landscaping elements.

Offering many design options, this product is available in nine distinct ranges and a wide variety of stone shapes, colours and textures. Each unit of Cultured Stone is cast in natural stone moulds before it is meticulously hand-coloured to achieve the look and feel of stone.

Cultured Stone is largely maintenance free, and in most applications, does not require painting, coating or sealing after installation. Boral Cultured Stone is supplied with a limited 50year warranty.

For more information visit: www.boral.com.au/culturedstonePR or call 1300 134 002.

Eliminate unwelcome guests this season...

Living in beautiful Queensland the weather is always on the warm side, so there is always a reason to be outside.

Everyone looks forward to spending time outdoors, and our quintessential weather ensures there are plenty of options available for barbecues with friends and family, relaxing around the pool or simply enjoying the back veranda in the evening with a chilled glass of wine.

Unfortunately, as soon as those warm afternoons and balmy nights lure us outdoors, we are quickly joined by a few unwelcome guests. Mozzies, midges and other annoying pests that can turn a glorious day or evening into an uncomfortable nightmare, making it impossible to simply relax and enjoy.

Luckily, WaxWorks, one of Australia’s most trusted brands in citronella repellents offers refillable torches that make for that ‘resort feel’ right in your own backyard, as well as a vast assortment of attractive candles in decorative holders made from glass, terra cotta and metal, Available at all leading hardware stores and major retailers.

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CAPTIVATING DESIGNS GIVING NEW LIFE TO HOME LIVING BY SPECIALISING IN COMPLETE HOUSE AND UNIT RENOVATIONS.

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hil Andrews, managing director and designer of Artcraft Design & Joinery has been involved with interior design and renovations on the Gold Coast for over 20 years.

Phil has found a niche in the market that suits his knowledge and flair leading to his captivating one off designs is Phil’s creative use of stone, timber, colours and soft furnishings, along with his knowledge of building and cabinet making.

“For a project to be successful it has to be a reflection of the people who live in it”. he says, “we recognize that each project is an expression of the owner’s unique personality and therefore must reflect their needs and lifestyle.” He stresses that the most critical element whether designing a brand new home or simply updating the interior is to get a feel for the owners desires and needs.

With his own in-house manufacturing facility and team of dedicated trades people Phil has had many happy clients. He says “leaving our customers satisfied is absolutely paramount and with our 3D graphics and exciting new designs our clients can have a better understanding of how the final result will look” For more information go to www.artcraftjoinery.com.au

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Unit 4/33 Jade Drive, Molendinar Qld 4214 info@techno-waterdesigns.com.au

Phone: 5597 5882 Fax: 5597 5889

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Oracle Broadbeach...

Spectacular, sparkling ocean views...

The Oracle at Broadbeach is unmatched in Australia for exclusive, beach-side, luxury apartment living.

Featuring twin 42-storey and 52-storey towers, the $850million ultra-modern development comprises 505 apartments in a variety of 80 bespoke configurations, offering individuality in both form and function.

Sophisticated residences with opulent facilities including spacious executive and club lounges featuring wet bars, movie theatrette, private wine cellar, extensive alfresco dining areas, as well as teppanyaki bar and lagoon pools.

With spectacular views of the sparkling Pacific Ocean and the majestic Gold Coast Hinterland, The Oracle, with its exclusive shopping and dining precinct, is the Gold Coast’s new style mecca.

Oracle Boulevard, which runs between the two towers, is home to the Gold Coast’s finest retail and food establishments including Guzman y Gomez, Mecca Bah, Shingle Inn, Max Brenner, Element, Alberto Piazzo Shoes and Donna Uomo, as well as hair stylists, a medical centre and pharmacy. www.takeacloserlook.com.au

MADISON - LOUNGE SUITE..

MAGNIFICENT MODULAR DESIGN UPHOLSTERED IN JUMBO THICK 1.6MM FULL GRAIN ANILINE SUPER SOFT LEATHER CAN BE PURCHASED IN MANY DIFFERENT SIZES TO SUIT ANY ROOM. AVAILABLE FROM STALLION FURNITURE BUNDALL

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The magnificent “Valencia” Ivory with gold leaf furniture range is able to either complement existing interior setting of your home or create one of its own. It offers large variety of dining room furniture as well as a number of occasional pieces to enhance interior of your house. The ‘Valencia” collection is also available in several other finishes and colour combinations to suit your taste.

Available from "Italian Furniture Shop" 4 / 94 Bundall Road, Bundall. Ph: 07 5531-5532 www.EleganceLuxuryFurniture.com

Worn metal trunks and scratched up storage units, supple leather and timber deeply etched with lines and crevices; the rustic revolution has arrived at Village.

This trend can be effortlessly incorporated into your home to work with your existing decorative theme. Select just the one piece to use as a stunning feature or take home a bunch of your favourites to add a rustic, old world charm throughout your entire home.

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1. Texas Loop Table with glass top, $995 2. Recycled Elm Iron Swivel Stool, $295 3. Hourglass Wire Stool (assorted colours), $349 4. Boulton 4 Drawer Utility Cabinet, $149.95 5. Conrad Linen Dining Chair, $189 6. Deco Ring Console Table, $399 7. Industry 24 Drawer Hobby Cabinet, $1,795 8. Iron Safety Deposit Box, $99.95 9. Horn on wooden base (assorted styles) from, $129.95 10. Antique Brown Barrel Bag, $229 11. Embossed Leather Album Journal, $74.95.

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www.villagestores.com.au Village is located at 1/54 Bundall Road, Bundall (next to Samsara) Phone 07 5588 8222 or visit facebook.com/villagestores

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DESIGN GREAT IDEAS FOR DECORATING

Add a little style Trolley 5 Shelf Bookcase, $1,495 Available at Village, Bundall Road, Bundall

Character walls Lark, one of Australia's best-loved craft and design companies was started by Allison Jones who grew up in the UK and as a 70’s child found out that if you wanted a new toy the best option was to make it yourself.

Today Lark's ethically-made products can be found at over 400 stores around the world.

One of the latest is a range of wallpapers from Dutch designers Studio Ditte. Examples include a quirky yet stunning design featuring porcelain plates that were collected from antique markets. It’s 6m long and 48.5cm wide and has a pattern repeat after three metres; and the stunning Scrapwood wallpaper features images of old recycled scrapwood boards.

Visit www.larkstore.com.au

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DOTTY Table Linen Does anything beat a simple spot? Dotty doubles down on the dots and comes up trumps, a double-dare of funky minimalist design.

Stylish but not too serious, Dotty adds artistry to any table. Tapas Napkin (pk 6) $19.95, Napkins (pk 4) $24.95, Placemats (4) $29.95, Table Runners from $29.95 Available at Myer stores and homeware outlets.

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Patios - Outdoor Blinds - Carports - Garages - Concrete Kit only or fully installed

All structures built to your specifications

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4 1/2 Star Resort in stunning Yamba

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estled amongst a lush tropical rainforest habitat, the resort boasts the rare combination of first class facilities and unique natural wonders. Winner of multiple tourism awards including; Deluxe Accommodation Northern NSW, Most Outstanding Regional Property, New Tourism development and many more. Our facilities consist of the Cunjevoi Restaurant featuring a cocktail bar and guest lounge area.

The Essential Elements day spa offering a range of facials, massages and exotic body treatments using the exclusive Elemis product range 1 BEDROOM SPA APARTMENTS – 2 BEDROOM VILLAS 2 SWIMMING POOLS – TENNIS COURT INDOOR & OUTDOOR PLAYGROUNDS

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Wake with a smile to the jubilant laugh of the kookaburra, relish the misty morning of the lush tree canopy, and peer through the evening darkness at the innocent eyes of a friendly tree frog. Indulge in a dose of nature’s tonic, rediscover moments past and renew your spirit through the synergy of your senses at the Angourie Rainforest Resort.

PERFECT LOCATION FOR HEN’S PAMPER PARTIES, WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS

NESTLED AMONGST A LUSH TROPICAL RAINFOREST HABITAT

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ARTS & THEATRE Get out and experience LIVE entertainment...

JERSEY BOYS The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Photo: Jeff Busby 14 million people around the world have seen and loved JERSEY BOYS – now its Brisbane’s turn to feel the heat, passion and excitement that this production brings to the stage.

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he Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is the story of how four blue collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop sensations of all time. Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio,Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi joined forces to become The Four Seasons, writing their own hits and developing their unique sound to sell over 175 million records before they were 30!

JERSEY BOYS opened in Melbourne in July 2009 and played for 13 months before transferring to Sydney's Theatre Royal opening in September 2010 for a 15 month season. Over 1,000,000 people have seen the show in Melbourne and Sydney and over 14 million around the world.

Broadway Producer, Michael David, from Dodger Theatricals said, "We are thrilled to bring JERSEY BOYS to Brisbane. This story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons has captivated nearly 14 million fans in productions worldwide, and now it is our fondest

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hope that Brisbane will embrace JERSEY BOYS in the same way.

The show is chock full of classic Four Seasons show-stopping songs and a story that is all the more riveting because it is true. " "With an extraordinary cast, we believe JERSEY BOYS will engage theatre-goers and send them dancing out of the Lyric Theatre! The remarkable partnership of Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio indelibly sealed by a handshake agreement over 40 years ago, will resonate with Brisbane audiences who will identify with the importance of honour and integrity in this touching tribute to the power of loyalty between friends."

Be ready to sing in your seats and dance in the aisles - this is one of the best musicals we've seen in years!!

So even if you did fly to Melbourne or Sydney to see this production - make sure that you book again. This story never gets OLD! Performances from Friday 13th July, Lyric Theatre, QPAC Bookings open QPAC group bookings Ph: 3840 7466 Visit www.qpac.com.au or www.jerseyboysaustralia.com.au

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Bringing an exciting new show to Australia.

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risbane has been chosen to host the Australian premiere season of OVO, Cirque du Soleil's critically acclaimed, familyfriendly new show, that will be presented under their trademark blue-andyellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at Northshore Hamilton.

Since its world premiere in Montreal, Canada in April 2009, OVO has visited more than 15 cities in Canada, United States and Mexico, delighting over 2 million spectators. The Australian tour will be the first time OVO has toured outside North America.

OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colourful ecosystem teeming with life where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement.

When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect

arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye (and the feeling is mutual).

The cast of this high energy show is comprised of 55 performing artists from 14 countries, specialising in many and varied acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVO is the stunning Flying Act, in which a group of scarabs soar high above the stage, from both edges to the middle landing on a platform. This breathtaking act combines many circus disciplines: banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair.

Get ready to be inspired, entertained and amazed as the Cirque du Soleil team once again delight audiences around Australia with their flair, ingenuity, skills and finesse.

TICKETS for OVO - ON SALE NOW at cirquedusoleil.com/ovo CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - OVO - 2012/2013 AUSTRALIAN TOUR Brisbane - From July 14th 2012, Northshore Hamilton

150th anniversary in 2012.

Queensland Museum secured the exclusive exhibition through the support of Events Queensland, after the State t’s a remarkable coup for the Queensland Museum South Government announced an extra $83 million over four years Bank securing the only Australian showing of Mummy: for major events.

Secrets of the Tomb.

Jann Stuckey, Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small The touring exhibition, created by the British Museum, Business and the Commonwealth Games said she was gives a unique insight into the secrets of the one of the certain Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb would attract world's most ancient civilisations. The exhibition features thousands of locals, interstate and overseas visitors to four exceptionally preserved mummies shown as never experience the diverse, vibrant cultural offerings Brisbane before using 3D imaging and medical scanning. The had to showcase. fascinating new technology explores the life, death and "Pre-bookings have been strong with thousands of lucky mummification of celebrated priest Nesperennub and the Queensland school children already set to attend," Ms ancient Egyptian civilisation from 2300BC to the first century Stuckey said. "It joins a remarkable line-up of international AD. events this year including the recent Matisse exhibition, Few people get the chance to travel to Egypt to marvel at Masterpieces from the Prado, which opens in July, and the the enduring talents and beauty of an ancient civilisation, World Theatre Festival. Queensland Arts and Tourism is which is why this fascinating exhibition is such a treat - it undergoing an exciting renaissance - and events like these gives everyone an opportunity to satisfy their curiosity. will enhance this state's cultural reputation."

Visitors can witness a Mummy being virtually unwrapped Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb appeals to all ages and is in a 3D film and admire more than 100 ancient objects complemented by mummified artefacts from the including a gilded mask and exotic Egyptian jewellery.

Queensland Museum's own collection.

The extraordinary exhibition demonstrateds Queensland The exhibition closes on 19 August 2012. Tickets are on Museum's status and capacity to attract high-calibre international drawcards and is the focus of the museum's sale through www.foxtix.com.au

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Left: Moonlight Reflections - La Jolla, California I have had a fascination with the moon for years and have always strived for the perfect shot of the moon over the ocean. I waited days for the right cloud cover in order to emulate a perfect reflection to compliment the moon which came to create a natural stairway.

Moments after I pressed the shutter, the clouds concealed the beauty of the moon and the shot was gone forever. When you look at this image I hope you feel as I did facing the full moon. I live for these experiences where only the serenity and beauty in nature can deliver.

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LAST SURF - Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach, California This evening was a pretty low tide and I wanted to capture the magic of California in a reflection. As the waves receded, the light I was chasing was perfect. A ripper sunset really kicked in on the horizon and I quickly fired off a few frames at the perfect moment.

Composition was critical as I wanted the pier to carry your eye right into the image... to take you there.

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eter Lik stands at the summit of landscape photography. World-renowned, highly awarded, and boasting a huge international following, Lik’s journey had humble origins. Born in Melbourne, Australia, to Czech immigrants, it was his parents’ gift of a Kodak Brownie camera on his eighth birthday that set young Peter’s course.

Entirely self-taught, Lik worked hard at his craft before making a life-changing decision: to come to the United States in 1984.

A defining moment in Lik’s life came when he was introduced to the medium format panoramic camera.

This larger-than-life camera compelled Peter to rise to its challenge to “Go big or go home.”

Lik did both. He returned to Australia to photograph the vastness of the Great South Land. Peter then went on to open his own fine art publishing company as well as his first gallery in his adopted hometown of Cairns.

He returned to the States in 1989 for another jaunt before undertaking a mammoth trip early in the new millennium to photograph landscapes of all 50 states.

Fifty thousand miles and 1,000 rolls of film later, the “biggest challenge of my life” was completed.

Highlights of Peter’s American odyssey can be found in his book “Spirit of America.”

Lik’s stature as a photographer has been indisputably confirmed with his receipt of the award of Master Photographer from both the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) and the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). He has also been awarded fellowships by the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP) and The Royal Photographic Society (RPS).

Two more landmarks for Lik were the world record sale of his photograph “One,” for $1 million and the exhibition of two of his iconic images, “Ghost” and “Inner Peace,” in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. Lik’s masterworks include “Ancient Spirit,” “Sacred Sunrise,” “Angel’s Heart,” “Tree of Life” and the highly acclaimed “Ghost.” Each Limited Edition release is greeted with great enthusiasm by collectors and this has been reflected in recent record- breaking sales.

Now at the top of his game, Peter Lik is “loving it!” at full throttle and the animated Aussie is showing no signs of slowing down.

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his Autumn and over the Easter holidays Tiffany Jones Fine Art at Buderim are focussing on quality and beauty with an amazing array of paintings on offer that reads like a “Who’s Who” of the Australian art world.

Now on show for art buffs and collectors is an eclectic exhibition of 80 paintings by some of Australia’s best known artists which has just been hung in preparation for local and visitors to enjoy over the next few months.

Gallery director, Tiffany Jones explains that the focus of this Autumn’s season is the representation of high end works by eminent painters who will be represented by beautiful paintings from their best periods.

Collectors with an eye for colour will be delighted to see two large and very striking oils of tropical north Queensland by respected 90-year old painter, Ray Crooke AO, a former winner of the Archibald Prize.

One of the most evocative and valuable paintings in the Autumn exhibition is a richly toned work by Garry Shead entitled “Black Stockings” which evokes the sensuality of tango.

The suited male dancer guides his female partner on the dance floor and she is dressed in nothing but back suspender stockings!

Catching everyone’s eye with its intoxicating colours and immediately visible textures is a magnificent John Perceval still life oil of glowingly golden sunflowers set against a vibrant blue background.

Also showing are a fun and very entertaining selection of pastels by the figurative painter Geoffrey Proud which show his highly imaginative character and wit in a series of pastels depicting rabbits in fun antics holidaying at the beach, playing in flower laden gardens, rowing on lakes and whizzing by in high speed race cars!

Tiffany Jones Fine Art also specialise in paintings by outback painter and stockman Hugh Sawrey CBE (1919-1999). Aptly portraying the history and people of country Australia, one of the oils by Sawrey “Ah Fong the Green Grocer” depicts a Chinese grocer in his coolie hat arriving in town with his horse driven cart laden with groceries to deliver to townsfolk.

Also being the Queensland specialists in art by Norman Lindsay, Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery have a special room in their gallery devoted to this legendary artist and as part of their ever changing display are now showing a sensual oil of a female nude entitled “The Drape” which shows Lindsay’s mastery at capturing the female form.

Accompanying the collectable Lindsay oil are also rare watercolours from the 1920’s and 30’s which is the period Lindsay created his best watercolours. Some of these works are illustrated in a well known book featured Lindsay best watercolours.

Other highlights of the current showing at Tiffany Jones Fine art include a painting of Orpheus by Charles Blackman, landscape watercolours by Sir Hans Heysen and Albert Namatjira, a wonderful mustering scene by Patrick Kilvington, early charcoal portraits by Robert Dickerson, oils by David Boyd and Pro Hart, sassy new works by Kate Smith and Denise Daffara and a selection of intriguing hand painted trinket boxes by the naive artist Rachel Carmichael.

Too see all of this and more, take a trip to leafy Buderim village, which is now celebrating it’s 150th year.

Visit Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery, regarded as one of Queensland's most delightful galleries, and then explore the cafes and boutiques, enjoy magnificent hilltop views to the coast and bush walk through the centrally located rainforest to see the beautiful local waterfall. at: www.tiffanyjonesfineart.com.au or call 07-5450 1722.

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OLD, UNUSUAL or INTERESTING... we would like to see it.

We are leading buyers and sellers of all the following items. We are currently short of stock in all areas. We have a team of highly specialized professionals with the depth of experience to give you a fair and informed offer on all of these items. We have ben serving South East Queensland since 1999.

CLOCKS We are old Clock specialists.

We seek to buy windup clocks, incl Mantle, Grandfather, Cuckoo, any pendulum, and Wall clocks, working or not. Always seeking parts, for both Watches & Clocks. Any old or unusual timepiece in any condition.

GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY We buy unwanted jewellery of any age. Rings, chains,brooches, bracelets, cameos, genuine pearls, and earrings. We will consider any piece of jewellery, regardless of condition,age or value. If you have a valuation to complement your piece, despite its age, please have it to hand. We especially seek heavy gold chains in any condition.

If you want top prices for your jewellery and recognition of your jewellery as something more than just scrap gold, sell your gold to us! We buy both scrap and good jewellery. We recraft these items and they are resold by us as Antique and Estate Jewellery.

As we make most of our living when we sell the final item, we can offer far better prices than others.

STAMPS We are specialists in Aust, NZ, PNG and all Commonwealth. Mint.

Always seeking large quantities of unused stamps, either in sheets, booklets, or loose. Any number, any condition.

COSTUME JEWELLERY Mainly from the 1970’s backwards. We have a demand for all qualities of costume jewellery. Please don’t hesitate to show us yours.

COINS Mint & Proof year sets from the Royal Australian Mint & Proof coins. We are constantly seeking these sets. No quantity is too much or too little.

SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Chronometers, Barometers, Compasses, Stanley Planes, Theodilites, Microscopes, Sextants.

WE NEVER SCRAP ANYTHING. WE RECYCLE EVERYTHING. So, who are we? Richard and Frances MacDonald are Antique and Estate Jewellers. We visit major shopping centres in SE Queensland, where you may have seen us from time to time selling our Antique and Estate Jewellery, coins, banknotes & militaria.

We are mobile., and appear at Shopping Centres and Antique fairs all around the Great South East.

We also can arrange private viewings with notice.

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Forget about reverse parking...

Focus does it for you...

evolution of Ford's hands-free Sync technology and the new MyFord Touch system that largely does away with buttons and knobs in favour of a large center touchscreen and voice commands.

Performance Under the sleek bonnet the front-wheel-drive 2012 vailable in four-door sedan and hatchback Ford Focus has a new 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder body styles, the new Focus benefits from eye- engine that puts out 125kw and 202nm torque.

Focus Titanium with the automatic went from zero catching styling and a sharply designed interior dressed up with high-quality materials. It also to 100k in 8.7 seconds -- on par with similarly powered comes with a new four-cylinder engine that's more cars in the class.

Safety fuel-efficient, and a suspension that delivers both The 2012 Ford Focus gets a long list of important above-average handling and a refined ride.

With a wealth of new technology offered including safety features as standard equipment, including a number of items usually found only on much more antilock brakes, stability control, front side airbags and expensive models, ranging from a rearview camera to side curtain airbags.

Interior Design and Special Features Ford's excellent Automated Parking Assist.

While the handsome exterior of this new Focus Sorry in advance ladies but come on who likes reverse parking??... Fear not Focus now does it all for might be what initially sets the hook, it's the total you. With the touch of a couple of buttons the Focus transformation of the passenger cabin that will reel will tell you when it’s found a suitable parking space, you in. The interior is attractive and quiet, and the all you have to do is stop, put it into reverse, take your materials are best-in-class. The layout of gauges and hands off the wheel and brake when told... job done! controls is intuitive to understand in the lower trim Yes it really does work! On top of this there's the latest levels

Forget about what the old Focus was.... the 2012 car is a brand new design and a monumental improvement.

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Driving Impressions The 2012 Ford Focus feels like a European car in the way it's been tuned to provide both sharp handling and a refined ride. There's very little body roll in corners, while the sharp, communicative steering is a revelation given that it's electrically assisted. The 2012 Focus is a fun car to drive, especially if it's the Titanium trim level with the Titanium Handling package.

Verdict In this vehicle market there is now some stiff competition in not only price but value for money with nearly all manufacturers offering a range of standard features that once were the domain of only the most luxurious Euro and Japanese models.

With warranties on small cars now up to 5 years and generally longer than most of the fancy much more expensive cars the buyer has an agonising decision on what to buy.

The Focus is right up there on the list with it’s good looks, crisp performance, equipment level, great choice of colours and the backup service of a major network of Ford dealers throughout the country, and of course Parking Assist for the ladies... ouch ok some guys really could do with the help also.

Resurfacing Specialists We’ve got you covered www.acedomesticservices.com.au

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1300 738 583 or visit the showroom

RIMINI by the River Your Ticket to Relaxation

WE DECIDED A FEW MONTHS AGO THAT THIS WOULD BE THE YEAR THAT WE FINALLY TREKKED NORTH TO SEE THE SEA TURTLES HATCHING ON THE BEACH AT MON REPOS. WHAT STARTED AS A SINGLEMINDED ADVENTURE (PROBABLY IN KEEPING WITH THE TURTLES) BECAME A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY OF TANTALISING TOWNS, PEOPLE AND ADVENTURES ON THE ROAD.

Only 50 metres from the picturesque Noosa river wine and dine precinct Stylish, clean, well appointed self contained 1 & 2 bedroom holiday apartments.

Very Central Location set in a quite side street back from the traffic and noise Call us today for your quality family getaway or romantic couples escape.

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Our trip to Bundaberg took about three hours from the Gold Coast on the Bruce Highway that led through quaint towns, and lush countryside. Gently rolling hills and farms offered an interesting and welcome panorama, so different from our usual blue ocean views.

Our journey took us through the town of Childers which technically sits on the highway, a town of contrasts - none more so than the trendy cafés, ice cream parlours, antique shops and boutiques that would be at home in more cosmopolitan towns like Byron Bay and Montville. Add to that the iconic Queensland corner pub and meeting halls - and you have a village atmosphere that so many visitors yearn for.

Just 5 kms north of the township continuing our journey to Bundaberg, we visited Australia’s largest free-flight aviary, the Flying High Bird Sanctuary, which boasts the largest walk through, free-flight aviary in Australia covering nearly 2 acres with a height of over 7metres and over 400m of walking tracks in a rainforest setting. Owners David and Anne welcome visitors and are eager to share their passion for the parrots and Macaws within. The camels in the back

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paddock are a welcome bonus for kiddies of all ages.

As we ventured further north to Bundaberg and into the main street, we were excited by the promise of fabulous local produce on offer at Indulge Café, This is fast becoming one of Queensland's most talked about cafes. Nestled half way along the wide thoroughfare of a town that sleeps from midday on Saturdays until Monday morning, this foodie's haven where owner, Amanda serves fantastic coffee and incredible regionally inspired food. Who knew that Bundaberg is a food bowl for Australia with a limitless list of produce available. But that is a whole other story - and you'll have to wait for next issue for that. Amanda is going to show us all that is on available in the region when we go back.

It has been so many years since we've visited Bundaberg best known for its iconic rum and softdrinks, that we dare not say just how long. And oh how things have changed over the years.

Bundaberg is now an emerging cosmopolitan destination - still with a sleepy, country town edge but so much more exciting than before.

This is a perfect destination for those looking for something different - the Hinkler Hall of Aviation;

Words: Kaylene Murray Photos: Tom Murray

Botanic Gardens Complex; Bundaberg Rum Distillery Bondstore; and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks factory; We also found a fabulous seafood restaurant attached to a fresh seafood market called Grunskie's by the River, where diners can come in and choose their own fish or seafood and have it cooked to enjoy while sitting on the wide verandah dining area and watching the passing parade on the river below. Live entertainment on the weekends ensures there is always a full house.

We then ventured another 15 minutes to Bargara and after such a huge day we were still on track to see the turtles.

Witnessing the miracle of life is within the reach of everyone willing to visit this pristine region - and offers visitors a feeling that can’t be described by words alone. Even if the night we made to trip out onto the beach was black, cold and raining!

We stayed at The Point, a quality apartment building offering all amenities for holiday makers and searchers of Sea Turtles. Luckily for us the manager let us know that it could be a very long night, as turtles don't come in on cue. And he was right we were on the beach at midnight and others much longer. But as they say "it was all worth it."

www.queenslandholidays.com.au www.queenslandholidays.com.au/turtles Flying High Bird Sanctuary cnr Bruce Highway and Old Creek Rd, Apple Tree Creek – open 7 days a week from 8am-4pm Ph: 07 4126 3777. www.flyinghighbirdsanctuary.com Indulge Café 80 Bourbong St. Bundaberg Ph: 07 4154 2344 The Point 19/25 The Esplanade, Bargara Beach Ph: 07 4150 5000 www.thepointbargarabeach.com.au Photo: Andrew Loiterton

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Autumn collection 2012 available in store now...

Once you have your new pet, Pet Crazy provides all the ongoing hints, advice and service that you will need. We don’t just find the right homes for our puppies; we also like to see them become a well behaved and socialised puppy in their new homes. All new Puppy owners have the opportunity to enrol in our puppy pre-school, where world renowned dog trainer Craig A Murray runs the program, exclusively to Pet Crazy on the Gold Coast.

"Major supplier of premium Dog, and Cat food..."

Pet Crazy is also a major Gold Coast Supplier of leading, reptile, and aquarium products.

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Noosa Longweekend

Noosa by nature Instead Noosa remains a naturally beautiful place with no buildings higher than the trees. Its tranquility and natural attractions are the focus for its high desirability as a place to relax, or lose oneself in the stylish atmosphere of its cosmopolitan village environment and the UNESCO-recognised Biosphere. Spotting a koala in the national park is encouraged, feeding the bush turkeys is not.

The sparkling waters of Laguna Bay and Noosa’s Main Beach are north facing and sheltered, so are veryone falls in love with Noosa’s ideal for surfing, sunning and safe swimming with natural attributes and laidback many people, knowing the water temperature lifestyle and many make the tree or remains a constant 21 degrees, stroking it out sea-change. It’s also become a magnet year-round.

The Noosa River offers a popular alternative for sophisticates, celebrities and famous billionaires such as mining with fishing and boating plus family picnics and magnate Clive Palmer who bought one of barbecues along the shoreline. At the info centre Queensland’s premier tourist attractions the Hyatt book a tour to the Everglades with its mystical Regency Coolum Resort and Sir Richard Branson, black waters.

Noosa has a lively mix of art and craft galleries, who with Brett Godfrey, co-founder of Virgin Australia, bought Makepeace Island and book shops, boutiques with must-have resort and transformed it into an ultra-luxurious Balinese- beach wear. It’s also considered the country’s premier culinary destination where the paddock style retreat.

Turning back the pages of history reveals the to plate, farm to fork and picked/caught today Aboriginal Kabi tribe had been visiting Noosa for concepts reign supreme at the Noosa Farmer’s 40,000 years before the Europeans first arrived in Market, Eumundi Markets, eat streets such as the 1800s. The tribe lived in the region bordered Hastings Street and Gympie Terrace as well as the

by Redcliffe near Brisbane in the south, the mouth hinterland. Choose from world-class restaurants of the Noosa River to the north and Cooroy and and cafes to funky eateries and bars, surf clubs and Nambour to the west. Celebrations included the coffee roasteries with first class baristas. annual Bunya nut festival.

Despite the strong Aussie dollar and the Records credit David Bracefell (Wandi) as the propensity to travel overseas especially Asia, first white man to visit the area. He had a Noosa will also deliver big bangs for your buck. reputation for escaping his bondage at Moreton There are many stunning beaches along the strip Bay on a regular basis trekking to Noosa in 1828. from Coolum, azure crystal waters, excellent surf Early European settlers followed with the first breaks, a lush hinterland, sublime sunsets, accommodation choices that are simply a matter timber cutters arriving about 1865.

Today’s most valuable natural asset, the Noosa of choice from 5-star hotels and apartments – National Park had its beginnings in 1879 when the many with self-catering facilities, to motels, B&Bs untouched green tract of forest on the headland and a beach-side caravan park. Plus there really are was declared the Town Reserve and in 1930 the sublime restaurants in picturesque settings with preserved land was officially gazetted a National cuisine that competes on a global scale.

Noosa, which has a perfect sub-tropical climate Park, ensuring its future protection. Over a decade later, development of the superb coastal with pleasant days on the average, balmy summer environment began but thanks to a 30-year fight nights and cool winter ones, is on the northern for survival headed by conservationist Michael end of the Sunshine Coast, is an easy 90 minute Gloster and a small group of ordinary people, drive from Brisbane’s international airport. The against the forces of short-sighted greed and the domestic airport is 20 minutes away.

Noosa, an Aboriginal word meaning “shade”, has always been a favourite playground for Aussies and internationals alike.

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Ian Mackellar, festival director for the Noosa Longweekend has devised another exciting program for this year with over 65 events and 35 per cent of the program will be free of charge.

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he annual Noosa Longweekend Festival, a 10 day (and night) celebration of music, theatre, dance, literature, forums, film, food, visual arts and workshops will see the beachside playground of Noosa transformed into ‘culture central’ from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 June.

Audiences will be treated to the crème de la crème of Australian talent including names such as John Bell, Bruce Beresford, Andrew Denton, Peter FizSimons, Jennifer Byrne, Anthony Garcia, William Barton, Expressions Dance Company and more, as well as an unprecedented line-up of international performers hailing from Quebec, New York and London. He’s also hinted that audiences could be in for a few surprises as part of the festival’s eleventh year.

Continuing on the tradition from the first festival in 2001, patron and dramatist, David Williamson will present his latest play When Dad Married Fury. The black comedy will be presented directly after its Sydney Ensemble Theatre Company season and revolves around the significant birthday of family patriarch, Alan and the surprise introduction of his new foreign wife – much to the horror of his children and grandchildren.

Visit www.noosalongweekend.com to keep up with festival news, program and ticketing information.

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ravages of over-development, a strict limit on development was accepted and an impressive track record in pursuing excellence in the built environment was established. As Gloster says “if the exploitive trends had been allowed to continue, there is no doubt that Noosa would now be just another mediocre suburban sprawl by the sea”.

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beautiful beaches along the strip from Coolum, azure crystal waters, excellent surf breaks, a lush hinterland, sublime sunsets…

VISIT NOOSA Surprising. Mystical. Breathtaking. Sophisticated. Affordable.

It’s no wonder Noosa is special.

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BRISBANE STYLE CONCIERGE GUIDE Southbank Parklands features restaurants, boutiques, theatres, art galleries and beautiful sandy beach swimming pool Photo: Tourism Queensland

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SHOP SEE STAY Advertise your business here for Gold Coast - Brisbane - Noosa

shops David Jones Queensplaza 226 Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, 4000 www.Davidjones.com.au ...........................................................

Macarthur Central Cnr Queen St & Edward St, Brisbane, 4000 ww.Macarthurcentral.com ...........................................................

Queen Street Mall Queen St, Brisbane, 4000 www.Bnecity.com.au ...........................................................

Queensplaza 226 Queen Street Mall, Brisbane, 4000 ww.Queensplazashopping. com.au ...........................................................

The Myer Centre 91 Queen St, Brisbane, 4000 www.Myercentreshopping. com.au ...........................................................

Wintergarden Centre 200 Queen Street Open 7 Days Wintergarden.com.au ...........................................................

Brisbane Square Library George Street www.Brisbane.qld.gov.au/ libraries ...........................................................

sights Free Guided Walks Brisbane Brisbane Visitor Information And Booking Centre, Queen Street Mall www.Visitbrisbane.com.au ...........................................................

Macarthur Museum Level 8, 201 Edward St www.Macarthurmuseum brisbane.org ...........................................................

Museum Of Brisbane 157 Ann St www.Museumofbrisbane. com.au ...........................................................

St John's Anglican Cathedral 373 Ann Street www.Stjohnscathedral. com.au ...........................................................

Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery Of Modern Art (Qagoma) Stanley Place, South Bank www.Qag.qld.gov.au ...........................................................

Queensland Museum & Sciencentre Cnr Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank Southbank.qm.qld.gov.au ...........................................................

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (Qpac) Corner Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank www.Qpac.com.au ...........................................................

markets South Bank Market South Bank Parklands Ph 07 3844 2440 Friday Night, Sat & Sun ...........................................................

Brisbane Markets Rocklea, Ph (07) 3379 1062 Saturday & Sunday ...........................................................

Brunswick Street Market Fortitude Valley Ph (07) 3854 1215 Saturday ...........................................................

Springwood Weekend Indoor Market Springwood Ph (07) 3299 5640 Saturday & Sunday ...........................................................

Brisbane Powerhouse Farmers Markets New Farm Ph 07 3268 3889 Second Saturday ...........................................................

Powerhouse Farmers Market New Farm Ph 07 3268 3890 Second & Fourth Saturday ...........................................................

Eagle Street Pier Craft & Deli Market Brisbane Ph 07 3355 7999 Sunday ...........................................................

King George Square & Music Market Brisbane Ph 07 3355 7999 Sunday ...........................................................

Riverside Market Brisbane Ph 07 3870 2807 Sunday ...........................................................

The Green Flea Markets West End Ph 07 3870 2807 Sunday

accomm Brisbane Marriott Hotel 515 Queen Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3303 8000 Brisbanemarriott.com.au ...........................................................

Hilton Brisbane 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3234 2000

www.Brisbane.Hilton.com ...........................................................

Meriton Serviced Apartments Brisbane 485 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3171 5100 www.Staymsa.com ...........................................................

Quay West Suites Brisbane 132 Alice Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3853 6000 Mirvachotels.com/events ...........................................................

Sofitel Brisbane Central 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3835 3535 Sofitelbrisbane.com.au ...........................................................

Stamford Plaza Brisbane Corner Edward & Margaret Streets, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3221 1999 www.Stamford.com.au/spb ...........................................................

The Sebel & Citigate King George Square Brisbane Corner Ann & Roma Streets, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3229 9111 Mirvachotels.com/events ...........................................................

Treasury Casino & Hotel 130 William Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3306 8888 Treasurybrisbane.com.au ...........................................................

Diamant Hotel Brisbane 52 Astor Terrace, Brisbane, 4000 T: 1300 767 825 www.8Hotels.com ...........................................................

Mercure Hotel Brisbane 85–87 North Quay, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3237 2300 Mercurebrisbane.com.au ...........................................................

Oaks Aurora 420 Queen Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3838 9800 Theoaksgroup.com.au ...........................................................

Oaks Casino Towers 151 George Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3017 4900 Theoaksgroup.com.au ...........................................................

Central Summit Apartments 32 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill, 4000

T: 07 3839 7000 Centralsummit.com.au ...........................................................

Chifley At Lennons 66 Queen Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3222 3222 www.Chifleyhotels.com ...........................................................

Holiday Inn Brisbane 159 Roma Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3238 2222 www.Holidayinn.com ...........................................................

Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane 23 Leichhardt Street, Brisbane, 4000 T: 07 3831 4055 www.Ghihotels.com ...........................................................

Emporium Hotel 1000 Ann Street Fortitude Valley Tel: 07 3253 6999 .Emporiumhotel.com.au ...........................................................

Spicers Balfour Hotel 37 Balfour Street Fortitude Valley Tel: 1300 401 648 www.Spicersgroup.com.au/ balfour

transport Train / Bus / Citycat www.Translink.com.au ...........................................................

Bicycle www.Citycycle.com.au ...........................................................

Taxi blackandwhitecabs.com.au www.yellowcab.com.au

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GOLD COAST CONCIERGE GUIDE Magnificent views & sensational seafood at Oskars on Burleigh

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shops Pacific Fair Hooker Boulevard Broadbeach www.pacificfair.com.au ...........................................................

Robina Town Centre Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina robinatowncentre.com.au ...........................................................

Surfers Paradise Shopping strip & malls Surfers Paradise Alliance: (07) 5584 3700 ...........................................................

Australia Fair 42 Marine Parade, Southport www.australiafair.com.au ...........................................................

Marina Mirage Seaworld Drive Main Beach marinamirage.com.au ...........................................................

Harbour Town Cnr Gold Coast Highway & Oxley Drive Biggera Waters harbourtown.com.au ...........................................................

Oasis Broadbeach Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach oasisshoppingcentre.com ...........................................................

Q-Super Centre Corner Bermuda & Markeri Streets Mermaid Waters .qsupercentre.com.au ...........................................................

Westfield Helensvale 1-29 Millaroo Drive, Helensvale www.westfield.com/ helensvale ...........................................................

Stockland Burleigh 149 West Burleigh Road, West Burleigh www.stockland.com.au ...........................................................

accomm Jupiters Hotel & Casino Jupiters Casino Road, Broadbeach Toll Free: 1800 074 344 jupitersgoldcoast.com.au ...........................................................

Palazzo Versace 94 Sea World Drive, Main Beach Toll Free: 1800 098 000 palazzoversace.com.au ...........................................................

Sea Temple Surfers Paradise 8 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise Toll Free: 1800 506 004 www.mirvachotels.com/ sea-temple-surfersparadise

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Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa 158 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise Toll Free: 1800 809 090 surfersparadisemarriott. com.au ...........................................................

Hilton Surfers Paradise 6 Orchid Avenue, Surfers Paradise Ph: 07 5680 8000 hiltonsurfersparadise. com.au ...........................................................

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove Manor Circle Sanctuary Cove Resort Ph: 07 5530 1234 sanctuarycove.regency. hyatt.com ...........................................................

QT Gold Coast 7 Staghorn Avenue Surfers Paradise Ph: 07 5584 1200 www.qtgoldcoast.com.au ...........................................................

RACV Royal Pines Resort Ross Street, Benowa Ph: 07 5597 8700 www.racv.com.au ...........................................................

Sheraton Mirage Sea World Drive, Main Beach Ph: 07 5577 0000 sheraton.com/goldcoast ...........................................................

Radisson Resort 1 Palm Meadows Dr Carrara Ph: 07 5555 7700 www.radisson.com/ goldcoast ...........................................................

Sea World Resort & Water Park Seaworld Dr Main Beach Ph 07 5591 0000 seaworldresort.myfun. com.au ...........................................................

Watermark Hotel & Spa 3032 Surfers Paradise Blvd Surfers Paradise Ph: 07 5588 8333 watermarkhotelgoldcoast .com.au ...........................................................

Q1 Resort and Spa 9/1 Hamilton Avenue Surfers Paradise Ph: 07 5630 4500 www.q1.com.au ...........................................................

markets Bundall Farmers Market Gold Coast Turf Club, Bundall Ph 0405 185 683 Sunday ...........................................................

Sharks Farmers Market Parkwood Ph 0417 728 844 Saturday ...........................................................

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Robina Hospital 2 Bayberry Lane, Robina Ph: 07 5668 6000

Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets Surfers Paradise Ph 07 5584 3700 Wednesday & Friday Night ...........................................................

Carrara Markets Carrara Ph 07 5579 9388 Saturday & Sunday ...........................................................

Marina Mirage Farmers Markets The Spit Ph 07 5525 3525 First & Third Saturday ...........................................................

Mudgeeraba Farmers Markets Mudgeeraba Ph 07 5525 3525 First & Third Saturday ...........................................................

Broadbeach Art & Craft Market Broadbeach Ph 0402 008 695 First Sunday ...........................................................

Market On The Mountain North Tamborine Ph 07 5545 2155

tourist visitor Fourth Sunday Ambulance / Police / Fire Emergency Ph: 000 ...........................................................

Gold Coast Tourism Tollfree: 1300 309 440 www.VisitGoldCoast.com ...........................................................

Gold Coast City Council Tollfree: 1300 694 222 goldcoastcity.com.au ...........................................................

Surfers Paradise Day & Night Medical Centre 14/3221 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise Ph: 07 5592 2299 ...........................................................

MedCall Home Visit Doctors BulkBill Ph 07 5531 1224 ...........................................................

Gold Coast Hospital 108 Nerang Street Southport Ph: 07 5519 8211

Dreamworld Dreamworld Parkway Coomera Ph: 07 5588 1111 www.dreamworld.com.au ...........................................................

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 28 Tomewin St, Currumbin Ph: 1300 886 511 www.cws.org.au ...........................................................

Sea World Sea World Drv Main Beach seaworld.myfun.com.au ...........................................................

Warner Bro Movie World Pacific Motorway Oxenford www.movieworld.com.au ...........................................................

Australian Outback Spectacular Pacific Motorway, Oxenford www.outbackspectacular. com.au ...........................................................

Whitewater World Dreamworld Parkway

Coomera whitewaterworld.com.au ...........................................................

Wet 'N' Wild Water World Pacific Motorway, Oxenford www.wetnwild.com.au ...........................................................

Paradise Country Pacific Motorway, Oxenford paradisecountry.com.au

transport Train / Bus Info Ph: 13 12 30 www.Translink.com.au ...........................................................

Tourist Shuttle (07) 5574 5111 www.gcshuttle.com.au ...........................................................

Taxi Ph: 13 10 08 www.regenttaxis.com.au

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Five-star hotels have numerous secret weapons but as Helen Flanagan deduced none as masterful as its concierge.

Dorothea von Gnielinski - Chief Concierge Member Les Clefs d'Or Australia Brisbane Marriott Hotel

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:Elvis called contacts in a London circus, Indian Embassy and more and amazingly within 12 hours he had a police escort and a pink elephant waiting at the hotel

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ooking for the best seats in the house for Lady Gaga, tickets to the State of Origin, or wish to surprise your loved one in the most romantic even unconventional way possible and just happen to be staying at a 5-star hotel at the time? Who do you call? The concierge has an innate understanding of how to exceed guest’s expectations and no matter how bespoke or unusual, discretion is guaranteed. And that includes quelling the most outrageous requests.

Many concierges wear distinctive gold crossed keys as members of the internationally recognised and prestigious Les Clefs d'Or which identifies them as true professionals who provide the utmost in caring, attentive service to their hotel guests.

Once the domain of men, it’s not unusual to be met by ladies such as Dorothea von Gnielinski who in 1997 became was the first female concierge in Brisbane. These days she’s the chief concierge at the Brisbane Marriott and maintains “there’s nothing that a woman can’t do and that includes lifting heavy luggage.” From advising guests about restaurants, matching their tastes and making last minute bookings for a top table; securing front row seats to a concert; ensuring an international (“no names please”) pop star and his/her group had the best deep sea fishing experience with food and a well-stocked bar to match; and being on first name basis with stars such as Jerry Lewis, Whitney Houston and the Black Eyed Peas; to confirming or making travel, tour and transfer arrangements. As long as it’s legal it can be done.

Nothing is impossible also for New Zealand-born Dale Ramsbotham, concierge of the Sheraton Mirage on the Gold Coast. He’s happy setting up beachside proposals, making shopaholic’s dreams come true, discussing the pro and cons of certain pillows in a guest’s suite, arranging a limousine or airport

transfer, making a restaurant booking or recommending a tour.

And not just any tour or restaurant, Dale always speaks from experience. Well except in the case of regular guests from New Caledonia who only spoke French and wanted to buy two Border Collies. “I found kennels in Maryborough, hired a car and sent them on their way,” recalls a happy Dale.“And you should of seen the big smiles when they returned to the Sheraton with photos of the puppies and a bottle of Dom Perignon.”

The epitome of a concierge has to be second generation Elvis Soiza, who is proud to say that with his Christian name “people don’t forget you, although as a kid I hated it”. Formerly the head concierge for Sofitel Brisbane, these days he is the regional chief concierge for First Contact, a new concept in Brisbane that provides an all-inclusive, highly personalised concierge-style service in managed buildings such as the popular Riverside Centre in Eagle Street.

“A concierge provides the human face to a property whether it be a hotel or an office building,” explains Elvis who has been in hospitality for over 37 years. “He or she is the friend when you are away from home or at your workplace and can be called upon to advise, soothe, inform, entertain and organise the impossible or delay the inevitable - at any time.’

With an enviable ‘black’ book of connections, ‘Mr Fix it’ can organise just about anything from flowers and exclusive back stage passes to sold out concerts or arranging a real pink elephant as a birthday surprise for the wife of an Arab Sheik. Elvis was working in London and the sheik, a regular guest of the hotel, explained that his wife’s favourite animal was an elephant and colour was pink. Elvis called contacts in a London circus, Indian Embassy and more and amazingly within 12 hours he had a police escort and a pink elephant waiting at the hotel.

Elvis’ mega A-list includes the Queen, John Howard, Michael Jackson, John Travolta, Madonna, Big Arnie, Pavarotti, most recently John Cleese and one of his favourites is Bette Midler who asked him for local gossip and details about Brisbane so she could localise her show. The last thing Elvis expected to be doing that day was writing with Ms Middler, but if that’s what a guest requires then that’s what he does.