Noosa STYLE - Autumn 2012

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SPICERS SERVE IT UP FOR MATT...

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ince Boxing Day, when we all heard the tragic news of the house fire that took the lives of Matt Golinski’s wife and three beautiful daughters, the Hospitality industry has been rallying and offering

Hop into the Ginger Factory During the school holidays the Ginger Factory is staging some very special holiday activities to keep the littlies occupied and give parents a moment to sit back and relax over coffee at the Ginger Café.

The line-up of holiday activities has been designed to bring out childrens’ creative sides.

From April 2 to 5, the Ginger Factory’s own resident cooking school chef, will be showing kids how to make their own Easter-themed treats they can take home. The classes are suitable for children 8 years and over and run at 10am and 1.30pm daily costing $25 per child. An added bonus parents receive a complimentary coffee while watching their children create their delicious masterpieces.

In keeping with the holiday theme, the famous Mad Hatter’s Tea Party will be presented twice daily at 11am and 1pm from April 10 to 13. Kids who create and bring along their own funny hat could win a daily prize. Prices are just $6 per child or $3 with a combined Overboard and Moreton train ticket.

Other great activities for kids include Overboard – Adventures of a Stowaway – an interactive boat ride where they follow the adventures of the gingerbread man as he visits the ports of the world, together with the popular Moreton train ride on one of Queensland’s oldest cane trains.

Families can also learn about the fascinating world of bees at the Super Bee Live Bee Shows or find out how ginger is harvested and manufactured.It’s an inexpensive day out, with free* admission and parking, the Ginger Factory at Yandina. *Cost applies for tours, rides and school holiday shows.

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Little Cove Coffee Co Bellyboard Exhibition Guests gathered at newly opened Little Cove Coffee Co on Webya Rd Noosaville. Owners Justin and Michelle Warrick hosted the colourful Bellyboard Art by over 20 different local artists.

Daniel & Cameron will be treating diners to a spectacular dining experience.

Peter Lik Gallery Guests & collectors enthused over Peter Liks new release ‘Moonlight Reflections’ Sharon Longmore the galleries director said guests travelled from far & wide to see the latest creation at the Hastings Street Gallery

support to assist Matt in the painful and long journey ahead of him.

Cameron Matthews of Spicers Clovelly Estate in Montville and Daniel Jarrett of Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny are both chefs and fathers, who both incidentally also have twins. Matt's plight has hit a chord with both men - from a personal level as well as a professional one. When something happens to “one of their own” the fraternity is quick to respond.

Spicers will therefore spearhead the Hinterland’s efforts by hosting a fundraising lunch to be held at Spicers Clovelly Estate in Montville on Sunday the 22nd of April from 12.00pm. This will be a three-course lunch in their award-winning restaurant “The Long Apron”, with guests receiving a welcome drink upon arrival; live music and a silent auction to further raise funds.

Tickets will be $75.00 per person and prepayment will be required. Please do not hesitate to make your booking as places will be limited by phoning 1300 272 897.

Event organizer, Leanne Matthews, can be contacted on 0417 733 768 if interested members of the public or local businesses would like to offer support through donation of goods or services for the silent auction.

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this issue FRANKEE-LEE IS SPECIAL...

ON MY WAY FROM HEAVEN, GOD DELAYED MY TRIP THAT DAY. HE SAID THAT I WAS SPECIAL AND THEN SENT ME ON MY WAY. BUT NOT BEFORE HE KISSED ME, RIGHT UPON MY EARS. HE LEFT HIS BLESSED MARK TO CARRY WITH ME HERE. HE WHISPERED IN THEM RIGHT THEN, THAT HE LOVED ME WITHOUT DOUBT. AND THEN HE SEALED MY EARS UP TIGHT SO THE WHISPERS WON'T GET OUT.

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orn on 16th July, 2009, Frankee-Lee Shaw seemed a picture of perfect health. At 6 months of age her family moved to Noosa and there, at 19 months-of-age, doctor's suggested she needed grommets (just like many other young children). But that is where it all went pear-shaped. In the operating theatre doctors found that little Frankee-Lee didn't have any ear canals or ear drums.

Specialists later diagnosed Atresia a rare condition affecting only 1 in 10,000 children. Thus began a journey through Auditory-Verbal Therapy.

Now luckily, Frankee-Lee has been chosen as an excellent candidate for reconstructive surgery by Dr Joseph Roberson in America. To help raise the $100,000.00 in funds needed for the epic journey to recovery Frankee-Lee and her family need your support.

There will be a Fund-raising Auction at Tewantin RSL on Saturday 18th April @ 7pm, and everyone is invited to come along and bid.

The family need to raise enough money to cover the two trips to America for the separate operations, which will take place 12 months apart and require a minimum of 3 weeks stay and living expenses each time.

For further information on how you can help please visit: www.wix.com/frankeelee/hearing-spree

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Welcome to our fabulous Autumn issue...

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hat a weird year we are having. The weather is simply erratic and sometimes downright weird!

Every night that I turn on the television to watch the news there is a new and unbelievable weather pattern or event somewhere.

I know that we should be grateful for small mercies; and, I suppose we should be pleased that watering the garden is now taken care of by nature but really - enough is enough with the rain!

We are so pleased that local chef and all-around good guy, Matt Golinski is finally on his long road to recovery.

His beloved family were laid to rest recently, in a moving day of heartfelt grief mixed with joy for four lives lived with love, compassion and undeniable spirit.

Live butterflies were released in the chapel symbolising Rachael and the girls’ free spirited nature, along with the girls’ love of ‘all things with wings’ including fairies, angels, dragonflies and butterflies Then white doves were released outside to symbolise eternal peace, love and healing.

Chefs around Australia are holding Plates for Mates' dining events to raise funds to help Matt over the coming months and years of recovery. Please check with your local restaurant to see if you can become involved.

This issue is full of wonderful new season ideas and things for you to do, see, taste, experience and savour.

We introduce you to some of our talented and immensely interesting locals. including Caitlen Heaven who graduated from being a 'wild child'

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high school dropout into a business dynamo proving that if you have the drive and imagination you can accomplish almost anything; we also catchup with Matthew Tanner who now follows the road less travelled and explains to us why in his opinion, a plain old chair is so much more; and we talk to Sean Tretheway, who details the journey his imagination has taken readers on - with his rollicking adventure tale - Beyond the Road. We also introduce you to tiny Frankee-Lee Shaw, who desperately needs your help to raise funds for her to travel to America for two operations over the next twelve months, that will see a world-class surgeon give her the gift of sound.

This season heralds the start of the cooler months with boutiques showing their latest collections; interior designers and home decorators heralding a new beginning for your home makeover. Easter is a traditional renovation time for most men.

We showcase a spectacular home and property on Noosa's North Shore; take a look at the AC GT Zagato a motoring masterpiece; and take you on a culinary journey around the local dining scene.

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14 Style Fashion Fabulous new looks and accessories to create your personal Autumn style.

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16 Fashion accessories & must haves A look at what’s stylish this Autumn 29 Health, beauty and spas 50 Sunshine Beach The heart and soul of southern Noosa

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54 Style Dining & Recipes 59 Noosa International Food & Wine Festival is on again with our hottest chefs 66 Plates for Mates National Fundraiser for Matt Golinski 68 The Art of Tea Thousands of years tradition in Noosaville 72 Wine Fabulous wines and more to savour 74 Design & Renovations Decorate and rejuvenate your home with our fabulous choices

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76 Homes of Noosa An unparalleled 31 hectare estate on Noosa North Shore by Tom Offerman 86 Gardening Tips to help your passion blossom 88 Style Motoring AC 378 GT Zagato‌ pure heritage 89 Travel, Holiday reading & Books The latest books on the shelves 92 Artists and Artisans New works and collections for your home 96 The Last Word -Wade Batty Noosa tourism and worldwide focus

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Wild child Caitlen Heaven was a high school drop-out who, Helen Flanagan discovered, has prospered as a business supremo and mumpreneur. rom newsagencies, a drafting office, convenience stores and Tadpole Early Learning Centres to involvement with the family business of shopping centres and taverns in Brisbane, it’s fair to say that Caitlin and David Comiskey lead a busy life. And what a big change it’s been for little Miss Caitlin Heaven who left school in year 11 to pursue her dream of becoming a hairdresser, which literally she wasn’t cut out for.

‘Rescuing’ the 18 year-old from the doldrums of working in mundane positions was David who eventually popped the question on the boardwalk of Noosa’s Main Beach. “Unfortunately it was the day Lady Di died so that was all anyone talked about,” says Caitlin, the Piscean.“Even when we called our friends and family with our exciting news they screamed, congratulated us and then said “hey, did you hear about Lady Di? We were married in the Noosa National Park and would you believe a koala ran down our ‘flower aisle’. The reception was nearby at Cocos which looked like fairyland. It was the best week of my life.”

Armed with a drafting degree, David opened an office with five draft persons and Caitlin was his “cranky night time” bookkeeper. He branched into commercial developments, obtained a building licence and started doing small developments with his father and brother. After opening a convenience store in one of David’s father’s shopping centres and selling it 18 months later, the couple bought two blocks of land nearby, just down the road from the store, adjacent to Narangba State School.

There had been government changes in the child care industry and it was booming so they opened the first two Tadpoles in 2002, built 36 more, sold half off a few years ago and the rest last November.

David and Caitlin who have three “gorgeous rat bag” boys Harry 10, Charlie 7 and Dash 4, always dreamed about moving to Noosa. “My parents had their honeymoon here in 1969 staying in one of the few hotels on Hastings Street; David’s parents built their house on the beach at Sunrise in 1991 so we were up here nearly every weekend; and when Harry was 18 months and I was pregnant with Charlie, we decided to bite the bullet. That was eight years ago. David still drives to Brisbane every weekday. He did say he could save about 14 hours a week by flying, so he studied hard, got his pilot’s licence for a helicopter, bought an R44 chopper and started flying.

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“After renting three different houses in Noosa Waters while looking for a place to buy, we realised we were way too loud for a normal house block and also needed a decent yard for the boys, so found a beautiful block with ocean views in Tinbeerwah.

Dave, being a builder with an architectural background, teamed up with Ian Gordon from Stephen Kidd Designs on the plans for our beautiful home.”

Caitlin is a totally hands-on mum but likes to spend every spare second on Dashbaby which she started about four years ago with close friend Michelle. The mothers of invention concluded that attractive travel wipe containers were non-existent, yet there were cool designer nappy bags and gorgeous baby clothes. “Everyone used either a plastic bag or a Huggies container which you pull out and use 20 times a day,” says bubbly Caitlin who has a profound love of Noosa, its restaurants, beach, weather, Farmers Market and of course local Dashbaby stockists Noosa Classics and Captured Forever. “No wonder it got the better of me. Through sheer perseverance and a believing in what you’re doing I finally found a terrific industrial designer in Brisbane and after 18 months of sketches, 3D plans, prototypes and samples, the first Dash Clutch was made. Our next product was Baby/ Mum wraps which came about after seeing photos of Paula Yates carrying Tiger Lilly bundled in gorgeous zebra or coloured wrap. So the idea behind the wraps was no more colourful, cartoon, circus, train patterns, as half the time it ends up draped over mum breastfeeding or clashing with bub’s outfit so we choose a soft delicate material featuring the same 12 colours as the clutch. Two years on and we now have nappy bags which we like to say are fashionable, functional and affordable. We also have an awesome new range of 100 per cent organic cotton baby wear and accessories, more products are in the design stage and plans are in train for America, Canada and Europe.”

Behind every mumpreneur is, in Caitlin’s case David her Superman. “Looking back over the last 10 years, I actually don’t know how he’s done it,” Caitlin says without hesitation although named a few runins with Council over developments such as the German restaurant, Sunshine Tadpoles and their house as getting in the way. “Not just work-wise but somehow Dave has managed to be a terrific father, an awesome husband, he maintains the house, mows the lawn, surfs, plays tennis and has a great circle of mates. He’s done a lot and has plenty on the horizon. We have a tavern in one of our shopping centres in Beachmere and the tavern at Eaton’s Hill, which is coming up to its first birthday, is the largest tavern in Australia. It has been awarded the Best Tavern in Queensland and boasts nine bars, a function centre, restaurants and a concert hall so we get to meet everyone from Jimmy Barnes to Marilyn Manson.”

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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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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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eter Lik stands at the summit of landscape photography. Worldrenowned, 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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Noosa becomes culture central

Body art under the spotlight

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he Australian Body Art Carnivale is centred on competitions related to full body art, of the temporary paint not tattoo variety, including face painting.

“There are also competitions and exhibitions in wearable art, pavement/chalk art, vehicle/car bonnet art and photography and overall there are numerous opportunities for artists with backgrounds in visual art, make up and special effects, textile art, street art, graphic art, chalk art and more,” says event manager Danielle Taylor.

“Artists can choose to paint their own model or we’ll supply one free of charge.”

One of the best body artists in the business is Nina M of Nina&Brady, who’s wondering how she’ll interpret the competition theme of Under the Sea. “This will be the third year I’ve competed,” says Nina. “There really is nothing like the buzz of the Carnivale weekend. As an artist, it’s a thrill to be surrounded by so many other fabulous creative souls, doing what we love - bringing bodies to life with paint, colour and fun.

“Every year there are people who’ve never tried body painting before – and really for any artist, it’s just applying painterly techniques to a different canvas – the human body.

“I really encourage artists out there to get involved. We’ll be running workshops leading up to the Carnivale for artists and hobbyists who have never painted on the body and need confidence to enter.”

The Australian Body Art Carnivale, will be held in Eumundi on 12 and 13 May. Visit www.australianbodyart.com.au for more information.

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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 Riannon McLean image by Fiona Cullen 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.

“As we embark on our second decade of Noosa Longweekend Festivals, in addition to presenting firm festival favourites, such as classical and contemporary music, literary events and dance, we’ll be shaking things up a little with a number of acts that may be considered risqué or at the very least, thought provoking,” says Ian who is also looking forward to revealing the full program on Thursday 3 May. “However we intend to release some featured events ahead of that date in order to allow patrons to secure their tickets earlier and also whet appetites with a taste of things to come.”

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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ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT 430 metres beachfront - 31 hectare paradise

Elevated 34m above sea level this home offers captivating views across Noosa Main Beach to the tip of the National Park, & north along pristine beaches to Double Island Point.

Built on historic Halls Knob, this superbly finished 2 storey home is designed to maximize views, natural light and breezes. The tropical gardens surrounding the house slope gently down through native trees and rainforest to the sand dunes and private beach access.

One of a kind property surrounded by nature only two kilometers from the ferry to Tewantin and the shops and restaurants of Noosa, yet feels like it's a world away. Some of the many features include: •Five spacious bedrooms, plus additional kids bunkroom, office, three bathrooms and 2 powder rooms •Enormous entertainers kitchen with solid granite and timber bench tops, gas range, Blanco appliances and two pantries •Spacious living and dining areas plus outdoor undercover timber decks and balconies •Separate entertainment wing including bar and billiard room

•Vaulted ceilings, picture windows and louvers to capture the prevailing breezes •Mezzanine catwalk connecting to luxurious private master suite with walk in robe, double showers and plenty of storage •Large established veggie garden, ample bore water, and shed with tractors, slasher, truck, quad bikes, and other machinery included •Land title extends down to mean high water mark with absolute beach frontage of 430m, freshwater lagoon and creek •Level grassed beachfront area with lock up solar powered shack, fire pit, shower, cubby house and beer deck overlooking the surf Price $12.8m www.offermann.com.au ID:1533

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ndulge in effortless silhouettes amalgamated with a colour palette reminiscent of crisp winter skies, cobble stone fire places and the quixotic winter sun. Exclusive

prints, recoloured and redesigned by designer, Laurinda Sutcliffe are a predominant feature in the collection, seamlessly developed to offer unique yet wearable garments.

"As in previous seasons and in response to consumer demand, we work hard to give our customers alternatives to the predictability of black. So in addition to our signature indigo shades, we have added combinations of taupe and pewter, and stone and chocolate for a more sophisticated alternative to the more feminine colour palette that we are known for."

This season Sutcliffe introduces luxurious leather jackets, a faux fur jacket and rabbit fur vests in a selection of styles, emphasising on the layering aspect that has rapidly become a key characteristic of the Loobie's Story design aesthetic. Add NZ Merino undergarments to this offer and the sheer silk prints that she is so well-known for, to create an outfit suitable for the mildest to the coolest winter days.

And the venturing into new territory doesn't stop at fur.

Due to popular demand, Laurinda has extended Loobie;s Story's offering to include a small selection of bohemian inspired necklaces to multi-task across any garment.

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Fashion jewellery , homewares & gifts available from SAFFRON HOMEWARES & GIFTS Gympie Terrace Noosaville

Beautiful handmade and locally sourced jewellery and gift ideas ...

Available from: HEARTS & MINDS ARTS Hastings St Noosa Heads

INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED JEWELLERY TO SUIT YOUR TASTE AND PERSONALITY Your taste will be satisfied by the prettiest jewellery items, a superb array of sterling silver options, and a selection of mens jewellery as well.

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Unique jewellery beads and artifacts... always something different & stunning..

Available from TIMBUKTU TO KATHMANDU Mary St Noosaville

Secrets earrings and ring RRP $180 each. Secrets bracelet RRP $450.

OWN THE LOOK OF TRUE ART Australian leading fashion and fine jewellery designer and retailer Secrets showcases its artistic flair with the stunning ‘Elements of Art Collection’.

The 2012 autumn/winter release was inspired by the elements used to create timeless art; texture, form, line and colour.

Secrets co-founder and managing director, Jane Meredith says she wanted the latest collection to be about colour and fun. “Jewellery is art; each unique design tells a story about its creator and wearer. The stunning free-form designs in black and white signify artistic elegance, mixed with a little bit of fun!

Or there’s the more classical side which features rich autumn tones from an artist’s palette.”

SECRETS SHHH is located inside Bay Village shopping centre just off Hastings Street in Noosa Heads.

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ROLEX Oyster Perpetual YachtMaster II (M116681) • 44mm diameter • Steel and pink gold • Ring Command rotatable bezel with blue ceramic disc • Programmable regatta countdown with mechanical memory • Oysterlock bracelet • RRP $28,915 • www.rolex.com Available from Langfords 260 Queens St Brisbane

ARMIN STROM Boutique Swiss watch maker and world renowned ennobler, Armin Strom, creates some of the world’s most spectacular and detailed examples of skeletonised watches set off by both traditional and contemporary designs. The classic Skeleton and Elegance series feature limited edition, hand ennobled vintage movements set in gold cases with sapphire crystal case fronts and back to showcase the spectacular movements within. The Rose Gold Elegance or the White Gold, diamondencrusted Lady’s Square are just two examples from the traditional Armin Strom Collection Fine hand crafted jewellery by award winning designer Gordon Herford.

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The Classics are Back.

It's time to learn from the girls!

This season choose timeless pieces to update and invigorate your wardrobe, as Autumn 2012 is predicted to herald the return of the classic three-piece suit . Style never goes out of fashion - but sometimes when you're following the latest fashion trends you may forget that.

Be sure to have a two-button suit jacket in your wardrobe, these work well when it comes to slimming the waistline and implying height.

Charcoal is set to be 'the look' this season, but don't forget to accentuate it with a dash of colour. Try a colourful tie with stripes or polka dots or solid Colour - and be on the lookout for a matching pocket square (hankie) which will add a suave touch to your total appearance. You can learn a lot from old movies and of course, James Bond. Style never goes out of fashion - it just evolves.

Slim cut shirts are still here, so check out your favourite boutique for the new colour palette. We have it on good authority that hues of blue, pink and purple will be scene stealers this season.

And you can never go past classic black in suits, pants, jackets and leather accessories for Autumn and Winter.

Casual or business... the right look...

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OKANUI GOES TROPPO Okanui Classics has created two new patterns to add to their traditional Hibiscus designs.

The Pineapple and the Gecko are two icons that symbolise the tropics. Okanui Classics has stylised these two images into their own unique island patterns for hand printing onto their own quality fabrics.

Here's your chance to capture 'the feeling of the islands'.

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ew things make you appear more groomed than well-plucked eyebrows but if you’re raising your brows at the mere thought, just follow the trend.

If you over-pluck, you're stuck.

Unlike most hairs on your body, your brows won't always grow back once they're yanked.

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Women have their eyebrows tweezed or threaded professionally and the trend is so hot, eyebrow boutiques or brow bars are popping up everywhere.

Why not make an appointment with a professional to do your eyebrows first to set a 'blueprint', then all you have to do is pluck where the hairs grow back.

The biggest mistake people make is to tweeze too much. Avoid overplucking as it can take months for brows to grow back. Here's a simple trick to remember: The space between your brows should be equal to, or a little wider than, your eyes. To find where your brow should go, take a long eye shadow brush or pencil and hold it parallel to the side of your nose. Where the brush meets your brow is where your brow should begin.

To find the end of your brow, extend the brush diagonally from your nostril, following the outside edge of your eye toward the brow. Where the inside edge of the brush hits is where your brow should end.

The best brows have a slight arch. To find yours, hold the brush parallel to the outside edge of the coloured part of your eye (the iris). Where the brush meets the brow is where the highest part of your brow should be.

Cleanse your skin. Exfoliating with a gentle scrub helps prep the area as well.

And you'll need to invest in a good pair of tweezers with a slanted edge.

Make sure you're near a window with light pouring in or under a bright light with a good magnifying mirror. Be sure and flip it over to see your overall effect in the regular mirror every now and then.

Make sure to pluck hairs in the direction they grow. Don't grab too many hairs at a time. You can hold skin taut as you pluck.

It's a myth that brows should never be tweezed from above. You want both the bottoms and tops to be smooth. So be careful, but tweeze the top and the bottom.

If you over-pluck, you're stuck. Unlike most hairs on your body, your brows won't always grow back once they're yanked. Afterwards apply say an aloe vera gel to calm any redness.

If you use a pencil to fill in sparse brows, apply with short, feathered strokes from the inside of the brow out. Then carefully rub brows with a brush or your fingertips to soften the effect.

Brow gel helps keep your brows in place all day. Or if you don't have gel, apply a dab of hairspray to your finger and use it to keep unruly hairs in place

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lbert Einstein once said “A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy.”

In Matthew Tanner’s case he’ll just take the chair but not any old one.

Chairs have never taken a back seat in your life have they?

When I was an expat kid in Germany in the 1960s my folks acquired a lot of beautiful Danish teak furniture and it didn’t take long before I also had the bug for well-designed timber furniture. As the 80s came and went, I began to notice how Australian furniture of the 50s and 60s had its own particular style, although with a Danish influence. Years later in Noosa I was between jobs, collecting more and more chairs and my wife, Lynne, was hand-printing fabric. I was thinking about my collection of unrestored 50s and 60s chairs and suddenly it just clicked . . . use her take on fabric design on MY beautiful chairs . . . brilliant! A match made in heaven. Why on earth hadn't I thought of it before?

Describe the first chairs of note and the beginning of your ‘love affair’?

The first real retro chairs were a pair bought from a pre-loved furniture guy in Eumundi Road in 1992 and we still have them. They had fabulous bones under the dowdy upholstery and with their eccentric architectural shape, parabolic arch legs and weird jelly bean side panels, they were crying out to be rescued from ignominy. I didn't see another example of them until last year when my scout from Gympie brought a pair in. I found out by chance, recently, that they are very rare and were made by a tiny company which operated in Rocklea [Brisbane] for a few years in the early 50s. They have been recovered twice and now have pride of place in our living room.

Those two chairs by an obscure manufacturer kick-started my passion for what was then the ubiquitous Australian TV chair. In those days you could find TV chairs everywhere. You could bludge them off Nana, pick them up by the side of the road or find them at the tip. If you paid more than 20 bucks for them, you were mad. The sheer variety of styles and timbers used in these chairs was astonishing and made me curious about who made them and why they were produced in such numbers. We all know the big high-end names like Fler and Parker but there were many other mass market manufacturers like Don Rex and smaller, local companies such as La Fay and Vuer. Many other names have been lost to time.

Had any funny experiences or met any odd-balls in your chair quests?

When you buy from Ebay you never know who you're dealing with. One of the first vendors was a toothless couple in suburban Brisbane. From the road it looked like their highset home was perched on an exploding mound of old furniture which was spilling across the garden and into the street. Their extremely fierce, ugly dog was freaking out behind a fence and there was a constant stream of vans, trailers and utes picking up bargains. With a naked shop window mannequin perched atop a severely bent but massive birdcage, the atmosphere was edging surreally towards the carnivalesque. I imagine the neighbours were not best pleased.

During a council pick up, I spied a three piece bamboo suite by the side of the road. Two well-dressed elderly ladies were debating the impossibility of getting it into their tiny car and the option of hiding it in the bushes to come back later

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with a station wagon. I overheard them and told them it wouldn't be there when they came back and so they good naturedly let me take it.

Which ones do you love most and is parting with them difficult?

My favourite chairs are Australian from the mid 50s to mid 60s - my current thing is for recliners in premium timbers. But almost anything by Fler or TH Brown or Danish Deluxe will get my blood pumping. It's the attention to detail and the skill of the designer that gets me every time. Also, because there were so many obscure makers and designers around then, you never know what unsung gem you'll find tomorrow.

These chairs are unique in the wider world and we all have a duty to preserve our national heritage for future generations. Honest! The original makers put a lot of effort into creating them and a lot goes into resurrecting them. It gives me a thrill to see them happily fitting into people's homes, where they can begin a new life with their adopted families.

What’s missing in your 100 plus collection?

My current chair obsession is finding a complete Fler SC58 lounge suite. It's so cool, it would look completely at home in an episode of The Jetsons meet Mad Men. Chair peep Matthew Tanner and wife Lynne moved to Noosa in 1991 after spending the '80s art directing national weekly magazines. Freed from the constraints of nine to five office work, Lynne was able to indulge her interest in textile design and Matthew continued in graphic design before teaching it at the University of the Sunshine Coast for 11 years. They started Social Fabric Chair Gallery in Doonan three years ago to pursue their combined passion for colour, design and the Australian TV chair.

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noosaville riverside & environs exude casual elegance Wednesday afternoon yacht races at the Noosa Yacht Club

Blessed with a magnificent waterway, Noosaville has an esplanade and side streets of chic stores, eateries, accommodation options and popular riverside green spaces.

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rom sun-up, the Noosa River provides the perfect backdrop for Tai-chi and yoga enthusiasts. Joggers, walkers and cyclists are out in force while well behaved pooches big and small and owners strut their stuff, some a little weary after a tear around the leash-free park and Frisbee catching in the shallow water across the Noosa Waters’ canal bridge. Here the path continues to the Marina at Tewantin or go the other way towards Noosa Heads and the Noosa National Park. Meanwhile other locals and visitors prefer to sip their lattes and juices at the many cafes serving breakfast.

The tranquil broad stretch of the Noosa River is edged with sand and runs parallel to Gympie Terrace. It has been charmingly landscaped, dotted with plentiful barbecues, gazebos, playgrounds, exercise equipment, timber picnic tables and bench seating under shaded trees from where lorikeets belt out birdsong in the late afternoon. Watch families playing cricket, swimmers enjoying the cool briny and anglers hoping they’ll hook a whiting or flathead.

In the 1920s the centre of the sleepy riverside village was the only café The Favourite. It was owned by the Massouds and was the meeting place for troops during World War 11 when they drove their amphibious army ducks out of the river to collect their fresh fish and chips, cooked on a tiny wooden stove. The restaurant Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club remains but is named after the

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Massoud matriarch Maisie.

Today’s Noosaville is a thriving area with notable precincts, a kaleidoscope of crowd-pleasing shopping, dining and leisure options, all just a five-minute drive from sophisticated Hastings Street.

Along the foreshore, info centres book tours to the Fraser Island, the Everglades and jazz cruises. Ducks waddle and pelicans flap their wings and thrust their beaks under water looking for a feed of fish or join seagulls onshore hoping for leftovers from the numerous barbecues. There are boat sheds for hiring a kayak or jet ski, chartering a barbecue pontoon, fishing tinnie or stand-up paddle board. The gondola cruises by and spells romance.

Hailing the Riverlight ferry from one of the jetties is a must. It wends its way from the Noosa Marina to the Sheraton.

On the other side of Gympie Terrace and just around each corner are places to hire a bike, side-by-side boutiques, book shops, cafes, takeaway food, gelaterias, day spas, hairdressers, homewares shops, liquor supplies and art galleries. At each end of the esplanade are smart restaurants and at the Tewantin end is the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, not only a social hub but a hit with kids wishing to learn how to sail.

The system of waterways from the Noosa River includes clear lakes, dark tannin-stained waters and sand dunes form the gateway to the world's largest sand island and heritage-listed Fraser Island. Cyclists can use the dedicated pathway which extends from the Noosa River, looping around Noosa Waters or via the mangroves and creeks to Noosa Junction.

Life down by the riverside and environs exudes a casual elegance and relaxed ambience and with its smorgasbord of restaurants, alfresco eateries, organic produce, well-made coffee, ice creameries and takeaways, plus at the not-too-far-away Sunday Farmers Markets, there's a culinary tour of the world to suit all tastes and budgets.

From Gympie Terrace and its environs to other precincts such as Gibson Road Gateway Drive, the Noosa Marina and hot spots inbetween and numerous munch palaces to those with a serious penchant for retail therapy, you’ll need plenty of time to peruse the Noosaville scene.

Hailing the Riverlight ferry from one of the jetties is a must. It wends its way from the Noosa Marina to the Sheraton.

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ELIXIR Nourishing, repairing face, body and hair oil rich in extracts of myrrh and amyris.

Immediately on application, ELIXIR softens and brightens the skin. Day after day the epidermis is reconstructed, regenerated and repaired. On the hair, a few sprays are enough to repair dry ends. Used as a mask, ELIXIR provides intensive care that nourishes and visibly smoothes dry hair.

ELIXIR, an unforgettable beauty experience Available from RIVERSIDE BEAUTY Noosaville

Vivian Westwood Cheeky Alice Vivienne Westwood presents a new fragrance named Cheeky Alice, "the sexier older sister" of the Naughty Alice edition. Cheeky Alice is sparkling, mischievous, magical and mesmerizing. The fragrance is feminine, provocative and intense. On the top of the composition, gentle lily of the valley awaits and leads to the opulent floral heart of peony and rose, placed on the woody and musky base. The bottle looks like it features a magical potion, decorated with a red bracelet that fastens with two hearts, symbolizing the irresistible magnetism of Cheeky Alice.

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Sally Hansen Diamond Strength NoChip Nail Color: Featuring 16 ultra-luxe shades, the range includes regal jewel tones, confectionary color, bold brights and ethereal sheers. Housed in a radiant faceted glass bottle reminiscent of a real diamond, each formula carries the mark of brilliant strength.

relax rest enjoy unwind Rimmel London Scandal'e yes Mascara It’s time to get involved in a scandal. And this time, it’s massive. Introducing a scandalous mascara, ready to take your lashes to the next level. Rimmel’s new ScandalEyes Mascara doesn’t know when to stop. With a brand new oversized brush and innovative formula, be prepared to say hello to lashes you never knew you had. Shaped, plumped, and exaggerated to perfection. Don’t settle for anything less. Be part of the lash revolution. The new MaxDensity brush, that’s 50% larger* and thicker, 3x the collagen* for plumper, sculpted lashes, 3x the keratin* for strong and healthy lashes and… 3x the attitude to guarantee scandalous behaviour!

Vera Wang Lovestruck “Lovestruck is about the emotion and rush you feel when you are falling in love and going for it…those heart-pounding moments of spontaneity.” Vera Wang Lovestruck was inspired by a modern day twist on romeo & Juliet. It captures the feeling of a woman who is struck by love, captivated by passion. It represents an irresistible romance. The fragrance is a sparkling addictive floral you are sure to fall in love with. There’s an instant attraction to the mouthwatering pink guava and mandarin, followed by a delicate mix of tuberose and lotus blossom. Behind it all, precious woods and sheer musk envelope a passionate elegance.

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•Pampering Packages •Body Treatments •Massages •Spa Packages •Aveda Facials •Spray Tan •Eyelash extensions available •Gift Vouchers – And all your beauty essentials – Courtesy Pick up and Drop off Service Available 2 HOUR PURE BLISSPACKAGE Aveda Signature Facial - 60 Minutes Plus Full Body Relaxation Massage - 60 MinutesWalnut Foot Soak Whilst enjoying a Glass of Champagne Only $185.00

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LOUISE STARR’S CUTTING EDGE STYLE

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he brains behind the highly acclaimed Surrender Dorothy brand is Louise Starr, who has reopened her award-winning hair salon and training studio.

Reminiscent of a stylish living room with retro dressing tables and comfortable lounge chairs, Louise is focused on listening to her clients and learning about their lifestyle and hair styling ideas. “I want people to feel relaxed, unintimidated and when they leave, feel like the Queen”, says Louise who completed training and certification in the UK before becoming the artistic director of Toni & Guy Hairdressing in Brisbane.

Memorable moments included being stylist on Powderfinger’s video.

Whilst focussing on precision cutting of natural hair textures and hair colour to suit face shape, skin tone and lifestyle, Louise says the trend at the moment is bright colours on the tips of the hair. “It’s all about very grown-out raw fade colour with chocolate roots, caramel and cool blondes like Drew Barrymore. Hair

colour should always be designed to suit skin tones and cuts more individual.

“Haircuts are no longer super straight but have root-lift and movement - lots of blow dry body and softness. Blow drying bars are popping up all over London and we have a one here, so you can look amazing between haircuts or for a special night/day out.

“Real feather hair extensions are a strong trend on the catwalks and worn by many celebrities of late. Blow dried, straightened, or curled - just treat them like your own hair. They’re available now at Surrender Dorothy in a huge range of colours from bright to natural. ” Colonial Resort 239 Gympie Tce, Noosaville Tel: 0458 883 393

Decadent homemade Cakes/Ginger Scones. Organic fairtrade Coffee/ Tea served in English China.

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Sëan Tretheway, known to many as Sëan the Prestidigitator, sets sail with another rollicking adventure tale, writes Helen Flanagan.

eyond the Road, based on Sëan’s semiautobiographical adventures, follows the journey of Jack Slack, a socially inept computer programmer who is swept up into a series of adventures with the eloquent and mysterious Blazer Madison and the enigmatic, sexy Hollie.

And when the last page is turned and the book put down, “something stays with the reader - something that will stay with them for the rest of their life,” Sëan, says about the feelgood story of one man’s journey off the road and onto the high seas. In an attempt to run away from his past, Jack joins Blazer on a homebuilt cement sailboat headed for the South Pacific. Once there Jack has to face all his demons, learning that one’s reality is whatever you decide to make it.

“There are shades of my past. When I was eighteen, my sister, Roxanne and her then husband, Jeannot had just returned from Tahiti where Jeannot was born and they had met. They invited me to help them build a cement boat in their backyard to then sail back to the South Pacific. As I described in the book: ‘On the voyage, everything that could go wrong,

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Sëan is thrilled with the feedback from the book with many saying it reminds them of Eckhart Tolle’s writing. “The launch of Trio’s was a great venue as half the book takes place on a boat and I’ve known the owners Geoff, Julia and David since I first came to Noosa thirty years ago,” adds Sëan whose sons, Alex and James are equally creative especially with hip-hop music.

These days Sëan likes to think of life as an adventure, whether it's walking to the shops or going on a road trip in his campervan named Beyond.“It's all about attitude. In everyday lives, we can get bored by the repetition of day to day, but it doesn't have to be that way. There are things happening all the time which are exciting and fun. Just open your eyes and look for them. Albert Einstein nailed it when he said: ‘You can live your life as though nothing is a miracle, or you can live your life as though everything is a miracle.’ I know how I choose to live mine.”

With the book in stores, Sean’s adventures will continue around Australia. Launches in Vanuatu and New Zealand are

on the road again... hinted and there’s a planned spin-off book about Hollie and Cynthia, characters from his two books.

It has been over five years since Sëan worked his magic as a prestidigitator to diners in Hastings Street restaurants and now he’s back, every Friday and Saturday night as the house magician at Gaston.

“It's a great venue with just the right vibe for what I do,” an excited Sëan explains.

“You can expect to see lots of cards appearing on the ceiling there over the coming months. “Another reason why I love working there is the history. When I first came to Noosa in 1982, Gaston was in Sunshine Beach and everyone in town gathered there every Monday night.

Such a special time.”

New tricks are on the cards and up Sëan’s sleeve following his attendance last year at two huge magic conventions in Las Vegas. “I mingled with some legends of magic as well as a lot of the young upand-comers who will one day become famous, or a like many magicians I admire most are known to every magician in the world, but are not necessarily in the public eye. I did however meet famous magicians such as Kris Angel, Siegfried and Roy, David Copperfield and the Amazing Jonathon. What an inspiration.”

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did. We lost the use of our engine which meant we had no electricity for light and keeping the deep freezer going. We lost the use of our main sail which slowed us down considerably. The hydraulic system for the steering broke so we had to tie ropes to the rudder which we pulled on one side or the other to steer. A trip that normally takes about twenty days, took over forty! As a young twenty year old city boy, it was an amazing adventure which shaped the rest of my life. Once we got to Tahiti, I had many adventures living there for six months and then moved on to New Zealand, where I lived for a further six months’.”

“I did however meet famous magicians such as Kris Angel, Siegfried and Roy, David Copperfield and the Amazing Jonathon”

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Available from READY OR NOT Noosa Junction

Autumn Looks.

The style of Noosa available from NOOSA CLASSY LADY Gympie Tce , Noosaville

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Seafolly latest design Available from SEA ELEMENTS Hastings St & Coolum

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New season range now available from CARMEL’S - New store at Peregian Beach

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..in the stores LEFT: Clothing and homewares with that extra look of style Available from BELLA RUSTIQUE - Noosa Junction

Jacqueline Rose Collection is based in Los Angeles using the lost-wax method and working with copper, brass and bronze with pyrite and vintage coins. Available from Minx & Max Noosa Junction

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The remarkable qualities of Jojoba...

JOJOBA HAS A LONG HISTORY, AND HAS BEEN USED SINCE THE 1700S BY NATIVE AMERICANS AS A TREATMENT FOR ALL KINDS OF SKIN CONDITIONS AND AS A MEDICINE. IT'S HYPOALLERGENIC AND SUITABLE FOR EVEN THE MOST SENSITIVE OF SKIN TYPES - EVEN BABIES.

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ontrary to popular belief, Jojoba is not an oil, it is a liquid wax ester, the only plant in the plant kingdom to produce wax esters rather than oil. Wax esters are what naturally occur in young skin and as we age, they begin to diminish, so jojoba puts back what age takes away.

Jojoba is a 3-4 metre shrub that is drought tolerant and salt tolerant, and as it has no serious pests or diseases in Australia, there is no need for chemicals to be used on the shrubs. The plants and beans are not eaten by insects, livestock or wildlife and no cultivation of jojoba plantations is required, making jojoba a Carbon Negative crop, with each hectare drawing in 1.66 metric tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere each season.

The Jojoba Company, proudly Australian owned and made, has created a natural skin care range based entirely on the remarkable qualities of pure Australian golden jojoba. Their collection uses the unique molecules of their own, pure Australian golden jojoba to protect and nurture skin. The way nature intended.

50% of the mass of the jojoba bean is a luxurious golden liquid wax that is released when the beans are cold pressed. In the

process beans are gently and slowly cold pressed under certified organic protocols to protect precious nutrients Australian cold pressed golden jojoba is naturally antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, is rich in powerful antioxidants and contains Omega 6 and 9 fatty acids, Vitamins A, D and E - all in ideal balance for healing skin and scalp Jojoba moisturises lips, face, hands, cuticles, body and hair, leaving skin smooth and hair silky. You can apply jojoba to wet or dry skin, hair and nails.

To see & feel the range of Jojoba products call in to: Organika on Weyba Road Noosaville

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Peregian Beach with its surf club, patrolled surf beach, village square, markets, vibrant cafes, stores stocked with gorgeous homewares, beautiful boutiques, beauty therapists and sophisticated vibe has all the charm of a coastal village.

On the 1st and the 3rd Sunday of every month the Peregian Markets are a must visit – a hive of activity, creativity, fresh produce and fun. Many fashion labels start off here so keep an eye out for tomorrow’s trendy look. .

The park between the Peregian Surf Club and the lifeguard tower is a vibrant sight as locals and visitors alike strolling around the market and spilling over into the village cafes and grassed area to read their Sunday papers and sip on a latte as the children play on the green or earlier in the morning see walkers heading home along the road or the beach with a baguette tucked under one arm and a basket of local produce in the other.

At Caribbean Dreams stop for a seriously good gelato. The shop is reminiscent of stepping off a little boat in the Caribbean and the display cabinet filled with the amazing colours of freshly-made gelati and sorbet that invite instant salivation. See faces light up with big smiles after just one luscious lick.

HTM - High Tide Mark is well known for their quality labels for both men and women. It has a great following on the coast and more exciting new labels and stock are in store for summer!

Peregian Beach...

Evolve-mum baby home is a store you arrive at, and take in the visual delight that surrounds you.

Filled with treasures of the heart it is a challenge to leave without something gorgeous! Established in 2005 in the square at Peregian Beach, it is fondly known for exquisite baby wear, children's clothing, handbags you fall in love with, accessories, women's fashion, pregnancy wear, unique toys, books and crafty things that make your heart sing. A small taste of the labels you will find are, Purebaby, Peggy, Munster, Electric Boy, Chookleaf, Nancybird, Sisken, Elk, Wilson, Mesop, Song, Frey, Ripe, Soon, Bajo, Britt and Mae. If you are looking for something superb, something that feels beautiful, something that inspires make Evolvemum.baby.home your destination.

Wahoo Seafood’s alfresco dining and BYO experience is popular with families and couples alike with delicious meals such as crab risotto.

The takeaway section is noticeably thriving as families, surfers and couples put in their orders for a night in or alternatively picnicking on the 'green' with such taste sensations such as calamari strips. Very more-ish.

Peregian Beach Hotel Situated in friendly Peregian Village, this architecturally designed hotel oozes Sunshine Coast casual style.

Ideally situated only 10 minutes from Noosa and a stone's throw to Coolum Beach. There's something for everyone to enjoy. Featuring the Pbh Bistro for hungry diners, full gaming room, a sports bar, private function room with sea views and a drive-thru bottle shop.

On Sunday afternoons why not relax and enjoy live entertainment from 2pm, whilst sampling some of the country's best wines, and a wide range of local and imported beers.

Nancybird range from evolve mbh, Peregian beach

Even the four-legged members of your family are catered to in Peregian Beach with water and tethering stations dotted around the Square.

Peregian Beach is a plastic bag free zone, an initiative to keep this community paradise for generations to come.

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Blossom Goodchild

Blossom Goodchild reveals to Helen Flanagan how she has successfully woven acting and channelling into her life.

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ivid memories of life in north England’s Bognor Regis are clouded by boarding school days and the convent nuns. Not surprising really, given Blossom Goodchild had been given the starring role in an award-winning film made by her father. She was two and hooked. She wanted to be an actor just like her parents.

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After three years at The Guildford School of Acting, roles in Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and musicals such as Godspell, Guys and Dolls, and Cabaret followed. “I love straight acting too and was very fortunate to have some meaty roles with the Repertory Theatre Company,” she reminisces, although when theatre was scarce she earned a crust waitressing, cleaning, as a nanny or playing the guitar in restaurants. “I can’t say in all honesty I really starred in anything in those days. To get a job in the chorus was enough to feed my soul and as long as I could have ‘the smell of the greasepaint…the roar of the crowd’, I was more than happy. One of the most memorable times though was performing in a play called Stepping Out. My mother was also in the cast and travelling to rehearsal and working professionally with her was a wonderful experience.

“Another memorable time was at drama college. I had the lead role for our final shows, where all the agents and casting directors come to scout for new talent. I was ‘killed off ‘in the first act and had to lay dead on a plinth in full view for the entire second half. All went well in rehearsal.

Unfortunately when it came to show time, I became a little too relaxed and must have drifted off to sleep. I woke in the middle of the act, sat up, saw the openmouthed audience staring at me in disbelief and promptly lay back down again in a cold sweat.”

Blossom, son Ritchie and second husband Goody who she met on a love-at-first-sight blind date moved to Noosa after holidaying with her sister.“I love Noosa, she says with a sigh.‘It has an amazing energy and I intend to remain here for the rest of my days.”

One of the first roles she was offered was Shirley Valentine. ‘It’s a one woman play which goes on for over two hours, so it took me about five months to learn. I love it, it’s an actresses’ dream play. Funny, sad and most importantly it has a great message about living life to the full. A lady on depression medication wrote to me after seeing it and said she threw away her pills the next day deciding instead to get on with her life. To reach souls through entertainment and assist them on their journey is indeed an honour.”

“When I’m on stage I feel I am home … I always say performing is my passion and spiritual work is my mission”

Other memorable roles include Evy Mera in The Gingerbread Lady for which she won Best Actress and also Performer of the Year for the Sunshine Coast Theatre Alliance, and Cassie in Moments, a musical that Noosa Longweekend festival director Ian Mackellar wrote for both of them.

“When I’m on stage I feel I am home. My soul misses it greatly when not on the boards. I always say performing is my passion and spiritual work is my mission,” says Blossom who unravels the mystique of channelling as “when an earthly soul is able to receive messages from those no longer/or never have been on earth. The messages assist us in ways to live our lives and become who we truly are. The world is awakening rapidly and this poignant year of 2012 is one of great change.

We are at the end of a 26,000 year cycle and there is to be a huge shift in consciousness and here we are, privileged to be alive, slap bang in the middle of it.

It is wonderfully exciting.”

For 20 years Blossom suffered a peculiar ailment which, despite collapsing into a semi coma, could not be identified even after numerous tests for epilepsy, having brain scans and taking pills. She became interested in the spiritual movement and was aware that she had a Native American Guide with her called White Cloud.

“I met a very gifted clairvoyant, White Cloud appeared to her, opening and shutting his mouth but becoming frustrated because he could not be heard,” explains Blossom, who is known as a direct voice channelling medium.“He asked her to ask me if I would get a pen and paper because he’d like to speak to me. No sooner had I picked up the pen, words came flooding into my head. He told me he’d like to use me as his channel and actually speak through me. So it began and from that day, my illness simply disappeared. We have been working together now for 12 years doing readings for souls to help them on their journey and also holding White Cloud channelling evenings and workshops called Love Light & Laughter to get souls to lighten up. It was not always easy for me to speak about this as I have been ridiculed many times over the years, but I’m happy to say that so many are now on board the Peace Train and loving the ride. As White Cloud and The Federation of Light say: There is only Love - nothing else, only Love”.

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the heart of n he central business precinct – the beating heart of Noosa - has traditionally been Noosa Junction, attracting the big banks and lending institutions, professional, medical and government offices, major supermarkets and clusters of boutiques, the cinema complex and most recently the official transport hub for visitors and local bus services. The much needed facility greatly reduces traffic congestion in Hastings Street and environs and has played a pivotal role in the revitalisation of Noosa Junction.

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Also adding a new dimension is the Arcadia Walk facelift which will bring even more people to the cafes, boutiques, homewares stores and plethora of associated businesses.

Stretching from the post office and bowls club, along Sunshine Beach Road, into Lanyana Way with arcades, galleries and a treasure trove of interesting shops in-between, it’s easy to see that retail therapy really doesn’t get much better.

Bella Rustique is one of Noosa's most beautiful and discerning homewares and gift wear stores stocking everything from one-off furniture and distinctive pieces, jewellery, fragrances and coffee table books to baby-wear and a gift registry.

It is the ideal place to find that something special for every occasion Bella Rustique also offers an in-house design service. Bella Rustique has now just added a great coffee and cake bar.

Relax over a freshly made coffee or tea and choose from the mouth watering cakes as you decide what to buy...

Casa Noosa - Why not visit the showrooms of Casa Noosa Interiors and take a look at this season’s latest trends in furnishings and designer pieces. From tropical to contemporary, a simple lamp to a tailor-made bar, or soft furnishings and that perfect gift – it has it all.

Symbolic Journey has an extensive range of spiritual books, crystals, jewellery, oracle and angel cards, tarot cards, essential oils, incense, music CDs/DVDs, inspirational DVDs, meditation and hypnosis CDs, Feng Shui products, Tibetan singing bowls, Himalayan salt lamps, meaningful gifts and cards and more.

MOFO provides Noosa's discerning man with a much needed fashion alternative. This boutique sources limited release labels from around Australia and the world, in the latest up to date seasonal trends. Be a leader not a follower. Check out MOFO. Newton’s Apple Puzzles Games & Toys, now have two stores, Bay Village in Hastings Street and a brand new store at Noosa Fair in Noosa Junction, next to Coles supermarket.

A wide selection of games and puzzles for children and adults, craft activities, jigsaw puzzles and more.

Always something exciting and new in-store.

Everyone has fond memories of times spent playing games with family and friends. www.NewtonsApplePuzzles.com Minx & Max is now in full swing for Autumn 2012! Our selection of labels evolve constantly and we are enjoying great success with the addition of Obi and Moyuru as well as New Zealand's premier label Verge which is one of our seasoned performers! We have also embraced the Brazilian label Braez as a trans seasonal injection which delivers pretty colours and beautiful but often unavailable cotton voiles.

We also add to the mix, Nougat, Sandwhich, Rebecca Thompson, Brigid McLaughlin and L.A.'s Erge to give you an exciting choice of fashion that also flatters!

Minx & Max is located conveniently across the road from Noosa Fair in Noosa Junction.

Lotus Rose Emporium creates the casual relaxed Noosa style with their latest imported fashion designs - all affordable comfort and with practical ease of wear. Light cottons, linens and silks up to size 22 for women and for men to XXL in cotton and linen.

Lasting treasures also in a large collection of sterling and ethnic jewellery.

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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm / Sat 10am-3pm Shop 3/18 Lanyana Way NOOSA JUNCTION (across the road from Coles, Noosa Fair)

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Noosa Beach Arts & Crafts

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Driftwood Homewares and Furniture, Shell Candles, Coral, Gifts, Loose Shells, Beach Fashion, Mirrors, Art from Shells by Pauline and other local artists

Shop 7, Arcadia Street, Noosa Junction 0422 927 700 Open every day from 10am till 5pm, closed Sundays Also merchandising Wednesdays at Eumundi Markets or Online http://stores.ebay.com.au/Shells-by-Pauline

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I Cherry Shoes has the latest range of beautiful imported Italian, Brazilian, French and Spanish designs ranging from casual, comfort, daytime to evening plus hats, fascinators and bags for race wear, weddings and formal occasions.

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FRESH COCONUT DRINKS! Never a dull moment at Noosa Beach Arts and Crafts, Noosa's best kept secret, also known as "the sand shop".

Pauline is now offering fresh coconut drinks.

"I didn't want the canned type but the actual fruit" she says. "It really gives my visitors a taste of the islands and provide them with a true exotic experience".

Priced at $5 per coconut, Pauline drills a hole in them and serves them with a straw.

"It's the ultimate in health drinks" she adds, the health benefits of fresh coconut water is widely acknowledged.

Located in the heart of the newly renovated Noosa Junction at Shop 7/ Arcadia Walk, Noosa Beach Arts and Crafts is your one stop for all beach arts, crafts,fashion, jewellery, homeware needs and much more, from shell candles, mirrors, frames as well as driftwood lamps and furniture, paintings from local artists and much more.

So drop by from Monday through Saturday, 9.30 until 5, and come enjoy a cold,fresh and healthy coconut drink with your feet in the sand. www.shellsbypauline.com

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taff at The Spa at Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort were understandably excited, when Spa manager Julie Narouz was awarded Best Spa Manager 2011 at the 2011 ASPA Spas of Excellence Awards, and The Spa was chosen as one of five finalists for Best Destination Spa – Resort.

Ms Narouz said she was delighted to be recognised by her industry peers.

“I have won awards overseas for spa management but this is the first time I have won an Australia-Pacific award and I’m very proud of it,” she said.

Ms Narouz believes her award reflects positively on The Spa. “We’ve always known The Spa is a special place, the ambience is 5-star and this award is recognition of what we provide,” she said.

“A spa manager has to be the facilitator for a great spa experience, to create an atmosphere that is safe and therapeutic. “I put a lot of effort into staff training and quality assurance. We give our clients a ‘heaven on earth’ experience.” Under Ms Narouz’s direction The Spa

has tailored a number of spa packages that are hugely popular, such as the Half Day Spa Escape, where clients enjoy a HydroMassage and Steam Experience, including blitz shower and infrared sauna, followed by their choice of a tropical enzyme facial, sugar scrub or full body massage.

The Spa’s inground flotation pool is quite possibly unique in Australia. Clients can feel the total relaxation of weightlessness within minutes of floating in highly mineralised water and enter a meditation state by gazing at the starlit ceiling.

Ms Narouz said she was proud that The Spa was a finalist in its awards category.

“Our clients constantly give us excellent feedback and our repeat custom is testament that The Spa is a very special place to visit.”

To view The Spa’s comprehensive menu, or to find out about spa specials, visit www.noosasprings.com.au or phone 5440 3333 to book your spa treatment.

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MELBOURNE DESIGNER ADELE PERNELL CREATES GARMENTS THAT ALLOW YOUR BODY TO BREATHE IN THE WARMER MONTHS.

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as linen, cotton, voile, dupion silks and sateens. Also exclusive to her Sketa stores in mostly beachy locations in Melbourne and for many years in Noosa are scarves, shawls and wraps woven by artisans and craftsmen in the villages of India from merino wool or wool/silk to keep winter chills away.

There’s mother of the bride outfits, complemented with jewellery such as pearls, Italian silver and semi-precious stones; suits for the business woman; formal wear; fascinators in a cascade of colours for race-goers; and Panama hats hand made in Ecuador. In addition, the colourful autumn range has arrived.

Accessorised with Italian leather belts,

cumberbands and handbags they’re a definite winner.

Friendly staff are trained to assist in choosing a wardrobe whether it is for weddings, lunch in the café, stroll along the beach or an evening out to dinner.

Adele proudly promotes her garments as Australian made, affordable and beautiful quality with an accent on detail. Her motto is ‘quality and fit for the real women’.

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“Living here is like heaven.

I try not to take it for granted and savour every moment.

To have it all at your doorstep, beautiful beach, spectacular walks and a great restaurant culture to enjoy with people from all walks of life is a blessing”

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WHAT DO META GEORGESON, PAT RAFTER, SALLY JENYNS, DANIEL MCPHERSON, JO BETH TAYLOR PLUS PLAYWRIGHT DAVID WILLIAMSON AND AUTHOR WIFE KRISTIN HAVE IN COMMON? THEY CONSIDER THE SUNSHINE BEACH VILLAGE IS THEIR BACK YARD AND ARE AVID FANS OF ITS LAIDBACK LIFESTYLE AND ECLECTIC MELD OF PLACES TO SHOP, EAT AND DRINK.

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ow do you define a village? A cluster of dwellings within a community? Well yes it is that, but more. In the case of the near perfect Sunshine Beach village it is the heart and soul of the southern end of Noosa.

“I think it’s an eclectic mesh of chic meets laidback,” describes Noosa Style’s sales manager Meta Georgeson. “The Duke Street strip thrives on the beat of a village drum, offering great coffee, good food and wine bars to boot.

“Locals say that living here is surreal, to be surrounded by nature’s beauty, coupled with a cosmopolitan vibe is no less than perfect, but it is the excitement of being a

part of a village family that sets it apart with the locals treasuring their community and surroundings.

“Mornings start with salt and sand stained beach dwellers ordering coffees and enjoying it on a timber bench while the dappled sunlight peeks through old fig trees. The only disturbance is children hanging off racing scooters and skateboards but in a way this adds to the innate village spirit and sooths the soul” “The smell of bacon and eggs pays homage to bare foot mornings along with the essence of fresh coffee as Meta joins the throng of people chatting with gusto and watches retailers open for the day.

“There’s a varied retail mix from surf shop to seafood, hairdressers to homewares and restaurants to a convenience store. It’s a buzz, it’s alive, and with a corridor view of the Pacific Ocean only dispersed by the tall pine trees, it’s no wonder people from all walks of life reside in one of Australia’s most prestigious areas.

“The spectacular beach acts as a runway to the nature walks and trails that run across the Noosa headland, breathtaking views and sacred sites - which generations have gone in search of the perfect break at

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the unspoilt Alexandria Bay. Sunday mornings see Nippers bounce around the beach and clubhouse like poppies in a field and there’s a big slice of good old fashioned community and earthy charm watching lifesavers patrol the beach. ”The day sees people moving with ease, fish and chips from one of the oldest family seafood stores in Noosa consumed in the park amongst picnic blankets all woven in a colourful patchwork. Afternoon beers and lazy cocktails in the assortment of very hip tapas bars and a retro restaurant are always greeted with a ‘sunshine salute’ of waves to passers-by who join in the celebration of village life.

“Night time and it bursts alive with a smorgasbord of cuisine styles. The sophisticated transformation is a haven offering a wide variety, music and cool conversations. There’s an ambience knowing you’ve found something special.

“VILLAGE LIFE IS ABOUT HEART AND SOUL - A PASSION AND RESPECT FOR THE CHARACTERS THAT MAKE UP THE COMMUNITY AND AN APPRECIATION OF MOTHER NATURE’S GIFTS. THIS LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE HAS COME INTO OUR LIVES.”

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A great environment for the kids to play among the giant Moreton Bay Figs

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Autumn is here - and our best regional produce is now available... talented local chefs are creating delicious new delights to tempt diners everyday and night ... enjoy!

Embassy XO - Sunshine Beach

Chocol-arte to the Max - Noosa Marina Tewantin

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Mooshka Restaurant - Sunshine Beach

Relish Restaurant - Noosa Springs

Grind Coffee - Gympie Tce Noosaville

Sails Restaurant - Beachfront Hastings Street

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Celebrate in Paradise Noosa Waterfront Restaurant - Noosaville

The cosmopolitan jewel of Noosa has beautiful beaches, stunning coastal national parks, lush green hinterland, river sunsets and sublime restaurants in postcard-perfect locations. It’s little wonder that Noosa rates as one of the most popular destinations in Australia for any celebration.

And where’s the perfect celebration venue?

Noosa Waterfront is a popular choice because of its romantic and private location, next to the Noosa River with uninterrupted water views. In the case of weddings it is a complete venue, as you can choose to have your ceremony on the lawn area right he choices are endless when it comes to finding the right next the water’s edge and the restaurant. Or if the couple choose accommodation. From self-contained apartments on the a beach ceremony or an island nearby, guests can arrive by beach to boutique bed and breakfasts and 5-star resort-style private ferry, gondola or the beautiful Noosa Dreamboat.

The professional team at Noosa Waterfront understands that hotels, similarly ceremony locations from beach, sandbar, river and each celebration is individual, so catering for smaller boutique foreshore to private and romantic gardens and parks and resorts.

White sand, azure crystal clear waters and its lush, green, tropical weddings, seated receptions for 120 or larger cocktail style for up national park surrounding romantic coves and bays, riverside parks, to 200 guests, is always first class.

“We have a menu choice that will impress the most discerning rosy hued sunsets, and myriad arty spaces make Noosa a location palate,” says restaurateur extraordinaire Marino Maioli. “We cater prized by photographers.

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The Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club has it all. That’s all types of functions and events from weddings, corporate and formal dinners, presentation nights, exclusive wine dinners, birthday parties – you name it. The open balcony of the eastern deck, overlooking one of the best views in Queensland, is ideal for a party with finger food for up to 150 people. Prices start at just $15. The east dining room function area and deck can seat up to 130 people with two or three course set menus from $30 to $50 per head. There’s also a dance floor. For smaller dinner party-style functions start with champagne on the deck at sunset and then dine on premium quality steaks and fresh local seafood.

Beachside, overlooking the crystal clear water of Laguna Bay is Bistro C, Noosa's most loved beachside dining experience. With award winning food, friendly, professional staff and an atmosphere that is both casual and chic Bistro C showcases the best of everything that is on offer in the Noosa dining scene and does it all with a style that is uniquely its own. Whether you stroll in off the beach in your bathers for breakfast or lunch, prop the bar for an intimate evening of cocktails, or enjoy fine wine and fabulous food and service at dinner, a wedding, function or party, a very memorable occasion is guaranteed. Bistro C is, quite simply, outstanding in all aspects.

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and design a menu just to suit the couple or the occasion. Our aim is to create an event to remember, with superb food and wine, professional friendly staff, a warm and enchanting atmosphere and a location that’s sure to impress.”

Why not check out the Noosa Waterfront for lunch or dinner prior to making a venue choice. Whilst you drink in the gorgeous views feast on Italian-inspired dishes which are created seasonally. There’s a strong focus on clean uncomplicated food, such as caught-today seafood, cooked simply to accentuate the flavours by award-winning chef Craig McCabe With 180 degree ocean views overlooking Noosa's famous Laguna Bay, Sails Noosa specialises in the ultimate dinner party reception venue. Renowned for professional and warm attentive service, it’s uncompromising in its standards. Its award winning wine list showcases more than 500 wines, with a focus on great Australian winemakers. Executive chef Paul Leete creates menus using local farmed ingredients and seasonal produce to ensure premium quality and freshness.

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Famous Seafood Restaurant Licensed Restaurant & Bar • Magical views of the glistening Noosa river.

• FULLY air-conditioned OR open dining.

• Functions and weddings catered for.

NOOSA MARINA, 2 Parkyn Court Tewantin P: 5474 4799 F: 5474 3799 Open 7 days from 11.30am - SPECIALS DAILY

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Sumptuous catering FUNCTION FOOD COMES IN MANY GUISES BUT WHEN GUESTS SPEND AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF TIME OOHING AND AAHING ABOUT THE DISHES, YOU TAKE A PEEK IN THE KITCHEN AND ARE NOT SURPRISED TO FIND OUT IT’S BEEN CREATED BY CHEFS FROM THE ROLLING DOLMADE. he Noosa-based catering company provides a high quality personalised service for cocktail and small dinner parties, weddings and large corporate events. Plus the fortnightly home delivered meal’s range has a changing selection of dishes. This certainly eases the burden for busy business people, those living alone who enjoy gourmet food or couples who take the easy way to dinner a deux or entertaining.

Dishes from the cocktail-style menu include Moroccan chicken and almond bastillas with harissa; BBQ prawns and preserved lemon and oregano; truffled Wagyu burgers with caramelised onions, gruyere and cornichons; and sticky date cupcakes.

A shared banquet menu is a great way to enjoy a sit down event, particularly for weddings as it creates festive dining experience and encourages interaction between guests at each table. It’s usually preceded by canapés and drinks on arrival and is followed by a feast that is laid out at each table. This can be finished with either canapé style desserts or cheese platters, or you can add on a ham, cheese and baguette bar for guests to graze on later in the evening.

An example of a sit-down three course menu is hand-picked spanner crab with avocado, ruby grapefruit and watercress; roasted rack of lamb with pancetta, wild mushrooms, shallots and desiree potato puree; and savarin, lemon Curd, fresh raspberries with a vanilla and orange syrup.

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eating their own food and the rewards If you’d like direct access to some of it brings in terms of health and general the world's best S. Pellegrino chefs, well-being. He passionately believes in Australia's hatted celebrity chefs, the food issues, including paying acclaimed television duo Maggie Beer ethical fair prices to producers for ethically and Simon Bryant, and more, hot foot it produced food, using local seasonal to this year’s Noosa International Food food with less environmental impact, & Wine Festival. the use of Australian native foods, and the ethical treatment of animals eading the bill are internationally renowned chefs Mark in the food chain.

Together Maggie and Simon are Best, Fergus Henderson, Alvin Leung, Davide Scabin, Ben widely known and admired as The Shewry, David Thompson and Seiji Yamamoto who will participate in live cooking demonstrations and the Qantas Best Cook & The Chef, the popular ABC Dinner in the World - a stellar, seven course degustation dinner with television series.

The Gala Concert promises to be a matching wines by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW and hosted by Matt sensory feast of gastronomic and musical Preston.

Another huge highlight and coup for the organisers is The Cook, delights as these two culinary masters The Chef and The Orchestra opening Gala Concert, which will chop, blend and whisk in time to some launch the festival. The Gala Concert and Dinner will feature great orchestral favourites including Australian food legends, Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant, combined Maggie plucking a pheasant in time to with the remarkable talents of the Queensland Arts Orchestra under Beethoven’s Fifth! What a treat. Queen of the Flute, Jane Rutter, will add to the the baton of musical funnyman, Guy Noble.

Maggie who believes wholeheartedly in the importance of a magic of the evening which is good food life and encourages everyone to enjoy quality, seasonal guaranteed to whet the appetite of cooking every day, was recognised for her prodigious career in food and music lovers alike.

Concert patrons can choose from farming, food production, export, writing, television presenting and seven cook books, being named Senior Australian of the Year at a concert-only tickets or attend the Gala Dinner which includes a special Australia Day ceremony in 2010 Simon, a keen organic gardener also devotes much time and cocktail party-style meet’n’greet with performers energy into educating Australians of the benefits of growing and prior to the concert.

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Tickets for the Cook, The Chef and The Orchestra Gala Concert and Dinner are $185 per person or $55 for the Gala Concert only.

A general admission ticket offers entry to the Lions Park Festival Village on both Saturday and Sunday where there will be a choice of 16 different celebrity cooking demonstrations each day, a culinary and national produce exhibition, the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden and interactive lifestyle discussions with luminaries of the food and wine industry. Afternoon concerts feature the Martini Club, The Fabulous Singlettes, Audio Vixen and Sneaky Sound System.

General Admission also includes two tickets for food, wine or beer kiosks to keep up your strength for all the activity.

VIP Weekend Gold Passes include admission to Friday's Welcome Cocktail Party with complimentary cocktail food and three beverage tickets, VIP entry to the hospitality pavilions all weekend and everything that the General Admission tickets provides on Saturday and Sunday with the addition of six food/wine tickets per person daily. Most importantly the Gold Pass includes preferential seating to enjoy the concerts in style. Complimentary coffee will also be provided.

Stay up to date with all the Festival news and highlights at www.facebook.com/NoosaFoodWineFestival and check out the full program at www.noosafoodandwine.com.au

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Accolades to coast chefs who have been chosen to participate in various aspects this year’s festival and whose shining talents will be on show alongside a bevy of Australia’s best chefs and wine makers.

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n expanded program of Hinterland Food Trails this year adds a luscious lunch visit beside the orchard of Martin Duncan’s Freestyle Escape, with the Serendipity String Quartet introduced by Guy Noble and co-hosted by Stephanie Alexander.

Martin is looking forward to his Straw and Strings event and cooking with Mark Jensen, Jonathon Barthelmess, Cameron Matthews and his favourite food doyenne, Stephanie Alexander.

During the weekend he and Cameron, who is the executive chef at Spicers Clovelly Estate, will be using exotic fruits in a demonstration of a white chocolate macadamia brownie dessert plus venison tartare with black sapote, persimmon, pomegranate and pickled roses from the Clovelly garden.

The chef de cuisine at the Hyatt Regency Coolum Gareth Collins will be demonstrating beef tataki with soy sauce sorbet and wasabi espuma. “It's a real hit and has all the classic Asian flavours,” says Gareth who is also doing it for the entree on the Stokehouse at Eliza's dinner - part of the Guest Chefs in Coast Restaurants program. “In addition there’ll be an amuse bouche of butterpoached Hervey Bay bug with smoked potato cream, quail egg and osetra caviar. One of Tony Kelly’s dishes is his famed 'bombe' of frozen white chocolate parfait, strawberry mousse and toasted meringue.”

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River Cottage’s Marc Wohner has decided on his ever popular Noosa spanner crab linguini for his top local produce demonstration with Pitchfork’s Craig Galea and for the dinner with Sydney’s Flying Fish and SBS series presenter Peter Kuruvita, expect the menu to feature a trio of crab dish, lamb and smoked duck, matched with wines from great vineyards such as The lane, Woodstock and Fraser Gallop.

There’s a perfect match at Embassy XO when clever Brendon Barker once again shares the kitchen with Teage Ezard from Ezard in Melbourne, however this time it’s Brendon’s kitchen. Highlights of the multi course dinner include a Japanese inspired swordfish shooter served with Ruinart Champagne; 5-spiced smoked ocean trout, watercress and green chilli; red roasted duck, pineapple, bean shoots, candied garlic and ginger dressing; eight plus score wagyu beef with soft white polenta, asparagus, sticky shallot sauce, fresh shave truffle and mache salad; and steamed chocolate buns, chilli raspberry dipping sauce.

Blue Angel’s Catherine Farrelly is excited. The new autumn menu features delights such as chicken three ways – prosciutto-wrapped supreme on crushed kipfler, Swiss pie and confit leg finished with roast jus; barramundi on Spanish chorizo and pea fricassee; charred eye fillet blue cheese gratin on Swiss mushrooms and masala reduction with sweet potato fries; and slow roasted cooked crisp belly pork, seared scallop and capsicum coulis finished with apple veloute. Plus she’s looking forward to her first festival and hosting True South Dining’s Ben Battersby as a guest in her restaurant.

“With my New Zealand background and Queenstown being one of my favourite places I know there’ll be outstanding dishes at Sunday’s Lake and River dinner,” Catherine says.

Local Chefs show off talents Queen of Bubbles and champagne expert Bernadette O’Shea is a big admirer of the festival and the way it has evolved or as she so succinctly says “a new layer of extra glow every year. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and this adds to people's enjoyment.

“I look forward to spreading the word about the greatest wine on earth on Saturday and Sunday and working with a delightful Frenchman Julien Marteau, who is the brand ambassador for Mumm champagne.

Seven years ago Shane Bailey cooked a lunch for 250 people at Lions Park. Today, he patiently co-ordinates all the chefs, recipes and food ordering. “It’s not about egos, even though l think some of these guys are superstars of the culinary world, it’s a chance for everyone to learn something, and have a damn good time doing it,” says berardo’s executive chef Shane. “We will be serving 120 guests each night for the degustations so that’s nearly 3000 dishes over three days and this year with added events we will be cooking at least 3000 more dishes than last year. That’s in addition to the extra food we will be cooking at festival village. I’m looking forward to working with all the chefs, especially the internationals.”

For online ticket bookings go to www.noosafoodandwine.com.au or call (07) 5455 4455 for further information.

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“We source quality Arabica beans from all over the world and regularly roast right here using our two roasting machines, so it’s green bean to roaster to your cup all here in Noosa,” say owners Justin and Michelle Warrick. “Our coffee is only used when it is ready ie, amount of days after roasting depends on the particular beans and roasts. You can take home freshly roasted beans; we supply wholesale customers with roasted beans; plus we do contract roasting. That means we use our roaster to roast your own beans.”

There’s also an organic decaf coffee, single origin coffees which change regularly, gluten-free top quality West African cocao and natural chocolate for mochas and hot chocs, plus Bonsoy and Eumundi Noosa milk.

Quality organic and fair trade teas are available, light lunch is served and muffins and cookies are all homemade.

The space is great for small functions, look out for coffee courses and check out the current belly board art display.

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must to visit is Belmondos Fresh Food Market. This is the Sunshine Coast’s premier gourmet destination, which has only recently had a mini makeover worth seeing alone.

Hidden in the industrial heart of Noosa, inside is an emporium filled with the most wonderful aromas, incredible decadent delights, amazing local product ranges and so much more.

Belmondos has only recently created a fresh new look by creating a boutique gourmet shopping area that is convenient to stroll through with your trolley as you discover gourmet delights. When its time to sit down, relax enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat , there is an inviting space to sit down and relax and soak up the gourmet smells of fresh food cooking and coffee roasting.

The market itself is set in a stylishly designed warehouse, which is both modern and welcoming and the perfect environment to have your culinary juices flowing. The smell of freshly roasted coffee from the award winning Clandestino Roasters, greets you as you enter this wonderland of food with ingredients from all over the world and an

amazing selection of local producers range you will not find anywhere else. Whether it is fresh produce you require, ingredients for the pantry, or you are just looking for an inexpensive breakfast or gourmet lunch.

Belmondos stock both local and international deli items, cured meats and over 66 cheeses. Fruit and vegetables are fresh from the market and their range of meat is of exceptional quality and features many products from the Victor Churchill range. Their pantry items feature a wide range of products everything from sauces, to spices, whilst their vast selection of larder items will make any budding chef happy. They also stock a range of the latest cookbooks and giftware products all of which are a perfect reminder of your time in Noosa.

Not surprisingly with all this amazing produce and ingredients, Belmondos is also home to an amazing kitchen and hosts a breakfast and lunch daily. With a daily changing menu by notable chef Patrick Williams, there is nothing on the menus over $15. If coffee is your weakness then indulge in a specialty coffee roast as

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Belmondos will have you shopping like a chef! With a wide range of products from all 4 corners of the globe ranging from talented local producers to Italian cheese made to an ancient recipe from the 1300s. With fruit & veg, a gourmet butchery and a deli with over 200 mouth watering products we have everything you need for your next creative adventure.

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Chef Patrick one of the most unique coffee roasters, Clandestino Roasters is housed inside Belmondos. Choose from a selection of premium grade single origins and blends customised to suit your palate and don’t miss out on the experience of the Brew Bar which is the only one of its kind on the Sunshine Coast.

Belmondos Fresh Food Market is a truly indulgent experience and one which can be had every day. The team provide a high level of customer service with years of knowledge and experience within the food industry and are more than happy to help with any food related queries you may have. So explore another side to Noosa .

Belmondos at 59 Rene Street, Noosaville. Open Monday to Friday 9am5pm and Saturday 9am-4pm.

The roastery is open from 830am. 5474 4404.

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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.

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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.

the views... the breeze... the entertainment... & the food... see you at the club... right on the Noosa River... where the locals meet...

The perfect place for lunch - dinner or drinks SUNDAY BREKKY Come down and have Sunday Brekky on the deck overlooking the beautiful Noosa River: 8.00-10.30am

NEW SPRING MENU A delicious selection of salads, seafood & chargrills including Noosaʼs best value seafood platters, lip-tempting desserts and daily specials that are sure to whet your appetite.

Special childrenʼs menu and all day snacks.

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To finance the purchase of tea, the British brought opium from occupied India to China. It was then sold illegally for silver and traded for tea.

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Only four hundred years ago, England and tea were barely acquainted but once introduced, tea lust changed the history of the world. espite the 8000 kilometres distance between England and China, the British demand for tea quickly became insatiable. So much so that while tea was sipped from delicate bone china cups and dainty fingers waggled, it was being purchased at the price of drug addiction in China. The tea trade was tightly entwined with opium sales.

In the eyes of the Chinese Emperor the English trade hopefuls were looked down upon with indulgent curiosity. The English were described as ‘monkeys in suits’ and not received as equals.

The Chinese would sell them tea, porcelain and silk as a contribution to advancing the culture of England but they wished to buy nothing. Silver was the only commodity with which tea could be traded.

To finance the purchase of tea, the British brought opium from occupied India to China. It was then sold illegally for silver and traded for tea. Many port officials in China also took the opportunity to profit and appeared to enforce the opium ban by playing out mock battles with English ships using fireworks for sound effects.

Tea comes from the plant Camelia Sinensis, native to the forests of China. Around 2000 BC Emperor Shen Nung accidentally boiled tea leaves that had fallen into his water pot.

He wrote that he noticed the brew “gave vigour of body, contentment of mind and determination of purpose.”

The Chinese first noticed what science has since proven. Tea contains an Amino acid called theanine, the effects of which are not imaginary. It increases alpha brain waves and has been compared to getting a massage or meditating. Theanine, unlike sedatives doesn't interfere with the ability to think. This is the concept behind the tea ceremony that causes a person to focus on the moment.

Cloud and Mist Green Tea is one tea that can be traced back to the second century spiritual practise. It is a wild tea until plucked and crafted by monks in Lushan Mountain in Jianxi province, then shared with guests who climbed the mountain for philosophical conversation and inspiration. This tea forest is now UNESCO heritage-listed.

Local tea aficionados Trudi Cauley and Marc King offer this tea on their menu at Metal Tiger Tea Emporium.

“Despite there being more than a thousand different teas crafted in the world there are broadly three main categories of tea, green, black, and oolong,” comments Trudi. “All three kinds are made from the same plant species. The major differences between teas are a result of the different processing methods they undergo. Black teas undergo many hours of oxidation; oolongs receive less oxidation, and green teas are steamed to arrest oxidization as quickly as they were picked, the Chinese developed recipes for hundreds perhaps thousands of unique black, green and oolong teas. Each tea influenced by the soil type, altitude and local area where it’s grown.”

By the mid-19th Century tea production in China was on the decline. Decades of opium trading had passed, more than a quarter of China’s male population were addicts and the country

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was in turmoil. More tea was being produced and exported out of India and the thousands of unique hand crafted teas from China were overlooked.

Today there are more than 25 different tea producing countries around the world but the main producers are India, China, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Indonesia.

When Marc and Trudi first discovered their common passion for tea, they began to question why, when tea was enjoying sexy status around the world, it was so difficult to find ranges of amazing teas on the Coast.

As they discovered small batch, hand crafted, organic and fair trade teas sourced direct from growers, Marc and Trudi realised there were other people wanting to experience tea drinking beyond Indian black tea. They began to envisage a world where “imaginations and the reality were not so far apart, where those who recognise tea as the stylish, sensual and exotic drink that it is, could come out to play.”

They found numerous suppliers including Scott Wilson who treks into the mountains in China’s Yunnan to buy directly from small family plots at the price they ask for, and organic and biodynamic estates like Maikabari in India, which provides schools and health services for families.

Most refreshing The over whelming response to Metal Tiger Tea Emporium has proven also what they long suspected – people are thirsty for an alternative to coffee.

Dragon Pearls is a tea sensation amongst the 87 fair trade and organic teas from across the world on offer. It’s a green tea with a jasmine scent, having been rolled into small balls and laid out on drying mats with fresh jasmine flowers.

Metal Tiger also serves Yum Cha daily and has a small menu of savoury and sweet dishes including creative Metal Tiger co-owner Marc King vegetarian dishes which are all vegan so have no egg or dairy.

Selected items are also gluten free.

To finish try the epitome of cool Bubble Tea, the Taiwanese ice tea specialty which has a super-sized straw designed for slurping.

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Counterpoint to food traditions Slow Food stands at the crossroads of ecology and gastronomy, ethics and pleasure. It opposes the standardisation of taste and culture. roponents of Slow Food believe everyone has a fundamental right to the pleasure of good food and consequently the responsibility to protect the heritage of food, tradition and culture that makes this pleasure possible. The association believes in the concept of neo-gastronomy – recognition of the strong connections between plate, planet, people and culture.

A non-profit member-supported association, Slow Food was founded in 1989 to counter the rise of fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food we eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.

Slow Food is a global, grassroots organisation with supporters in 150 countries who link the pleasure of good food with a commitment to their community and the environment. Today, there are over 100,000 members joined in 1,300 convivia or local chapters, worldwide, as well as a network of 2,000 food communities who practice small-scale and sustainable production of quality foods.

Erika Hackett, dedicated foodie and president of Slow Food Noosa says her involvement with food started at a young age: “My parents were Estonian, arrived here in the early 50s and my mother would drag us to the Queen Victoria Market [in Melbourne] to shop. She had a budget, as well as an eye for a bargain. Our kitchen was a hive of activity all weekend, making biscuits, bread and desserts. My father tended the back garden, there were chooks and ducks to look after and the Vacola set was in constant use preserving peaches, nectarines, apricots and quinces.

Bread and bottled milk were delivered fresh daily. Entertaining was done around the kitchen table sharing casseroles made by friends and family. When I left home I worked in restaurants and at home maintained my passion for food. Ten years ago my husband Chris and I moved to Noosa and were introduced to Slow Food Noosa and loved giving back to the community in a small way and making a difference.

As president, I love the challenge of being involved in helping raise funds to establish the school kitchen garden project. The underlying belief is that by introducing this holistic approach, we have a chance to positively influence children's food choices.”

Gail Rast, who has a business called Life’s a Feast shares the Slow Food movement’s philosophies of good, clean and fair food, supporting local farmers and producers, replacing ‘fast’ food with real food and reigniting people’s interest in the food they eat.

“I joined the committee of Slow Food Noosa in an effort to make a difference to the way the local and broader community look at their food choices and to inspire them to take pleasure from food and cooking which is also the fundamental philosophy behind my cooking classes,” explains Gail who is a big supporter of the monthly breakfasts with inspiring speakers such as Mark Tully from Blue Hills Poultry Stud and Louisa Raven from Cocoa Chocolat.

“I also enjoyed the Heritage Potluck Dinner when some members prepared a dish from their cultural background and the feast was enjoyed as a shared table. I’m looking forward to hearing Graeme from Witjuti Grub Bushfood Nursery who will share his knowledge and experience in growing native food plants and Susan from Eumundi Beef who will tell us about her approach to healthy living and eating as nature intended. In the pipeline is a coffee appreciation course, Bastille Day dinner, luau, a visit to a local farm and our annual Terra Madre day celebration. All of our events are open to members, guests and non-members alike.

For more information, visit www.slowfoodnoosa.com.”

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Lindauer's Pearl Anniversary...

Lindauer’s impressive sparkling wines are the perfect addition to any occasion. Whether you choose their delicious strawberry infused Fraise, or their more serious Special Reserve Brut Cuvee you will find them a delight.

Appropriately for a sparkling brand, where it’s all about the bubbles or ‘bead’, Lindauer has also just celebrated their 30 year - ‘Pearl’ anniversary.

To allow everyone to join in these milestone celebrations, Lindauer is running a 30th Anniversary Special throughout until the end April 2012; simply purchase a 750ml bottle of Lindauer Fraise or Lindauer Brut and visit www.lindauer30years.com.au for a chance to win a week in New York.

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Lindauer Fraise NV For someone that loves something unique, a sparkling wine infused with natural strawberry. Full on the palate yet with an elegant finesse; the result of careful blending of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay base wines.

The result is a vibrant but classy sparkling with a hint of sweetness and lingering finish. Just perfect for breakfast when you want to impress. And, I'm sure that your Mum would love to be woken up this Mother's Day with a flute of Lindauer Fraise served with a bowl of strawberries and her favourite cereal or pancakes. RRP $14.95

Lindauer Special Reserve Brut Cuvée NV This wine is made from Pinot Noir (75%) and Chardonnay (25%) from the mature Lindauer vineyards in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. The long, cool maritime influences here produce natural acidities in the grapes, ideal for the production of superior sparkling wine. Fruit chosen for this wine comes from the sites with strong silt and clay soils, as they provide the natural vigour and water holding capacity required to quickly ripen crops early in the season, before it loses its valuable acidity.

The cuvée is held for 2 1/2years on lees before release. It is the predominance of Pinot Noir and this extended maturation time that leads to a complex full bodied wine, often described as “unexpectedly Champagne-like”. RRP $19.95

Grant Burge 2008 Shadrach OMG!! This wine is stunning.

Grant Burge's 2008 Shadrach Cabernet Sauvignon is a game-changing wine, that will definitely raise a few eyebrows.

Grant worked with senior winemaker Craig Stansborough to obtain inspiration from the old world. He says that they have learnt a lot from the winemaking styles of Bordeaux, the cooler climate and the use of French oak, to create a more elegant

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Cabernet with pure blackberry and blackcurrant flavours.

The 2008 Shadrach is 80% Corryton Park Cabernet and 20% Barossa warm, floor fruit. The wine was aged in 75% new French oak and 25% one-year-old oak for 21 months, then kept in bottle for 12 months to produce a wine with a full and generous palate with great structure, finesse and superbly balanced fine grain tannins.

Grant says "I always knew this little patch of dirt in Eden Valley at the historical Corryton Park vineyard had the potential to make one of Australia's great Cabernets - but it has taken until now to see it come to fruition."

Definitely one for the cellar with over ten years recommended ( but perfect to drink now if you just can't wait!) RRP $89.95 Available from Grant Burge Wines Ph: 08 8563 7400 or admin@grantburgewines.com.au

CLASSIC WINES. from Campbells Campbells’ wonderfully rich, complex wines are cherished during the cooler months, yet they undoubtedly shine when the sun is out.

2011 Campbells Moscato The newest wine in the Campbells’ stable, the delicate yet vivacious Moscato is the perfect accompaniment to a long luxurious brunch, a cooling afternoon watching the world go by, or start to any good celebration. Perhaps the most cheerful wine style of all, Moscato’s freshness and low alcohol means it can be enjoyed throughout the day, from brunch to dessert, or enjoyed on its own - just because you want to. This elegant wine displays typically flamboyant muscat grape characters, a riot of citrus blossom, sweet summer berries, musk, rosewater and crushed grapes, balanced by natural spritz and cleansing acidity. (7% Alc./Vol. Available at cellar door and www.campbellswines.com.au and select retailers. RRP $18.00

NV Classic Rutherglen Muscat Rutherglen Muscat is the traditional match to rich fruit cakes and decadent chocolate desserts. What better time to indulge in this luscious, golden honeyed delight than in the cooler Autumn and Winter months? Oh that's right - Spring and Summer too - because this is my pick for a wine for all seasons!!

It is a brilliant end to any dinner party and if you keep a bottle in the fridge you can add it to your dessert course as well by pouring it over ice-cream. It also makes a fine cocktail (with soda, crushed ice and fresh mint). The Classic classification is a matured style; wonderfully unctuous at room temperature, it transforms into a viscous, cooling delight when chilled. Rich, ripe raisin aromas follow on the complex palate; powerful, intense fruit characters are balanced by mellow oak on the lingering finish. (17.5% Alc./Vol. Available at cellar door and www.campbellswines.com.au and nationally at leading retail outlets. RRP $44

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Kangarilla Road is proud to present three new wines to their portfolio, providing greater choice for those seeking wines that are fresh, approachable and don't break the bank. These wines are ready to drink and enjoy now with friends at your next dinner party, barbecue or long, lazy luncheon. www.kangarillaroad.com.au

2011 Kangarilla Road Cul de Sac Shiraz Here is a wine that maintains Kangarilla Road’s characteristic take on the McLaren Vale wine style, as well as offering a modern interpretation of McLaren Vale shiraz and delivering exceptional value. Made from fruit sourced from a number of McLaren Vale vineyards, each imparting their own characteristics to this wine which offers drinkers a wonderful natural tannin structure, reflective of the 2010 vintage, with great depth of flavour and vibrant, juicy dark fruit RRP $12.99

2010 Kangarilla Road Charlie’s Blend Shiraz Named after Kangarilla Road’s youngest member of the team - Kevin and Helen O’Brien’s son Charlie – the Charlie’s Blend wines are fresh, vibrant and as full of character as their namesake. The 2010 Charlie’s Blend Shiraz displays the bright red fruit flavours of a fantastic McLaren Vale vintage. RRP $15.00

2011 Kangarilla Road Charlie’s Blend Savagnin Blanc Chardonnay While yet to become a common blend in Australia, the combination of savagnin blanc and chardonnay is at home in France’s L'Étoile and Côtes du Jura regions. It produces a delightfully fruit-driven, fresh dry wine that is ideal enjoyed on its own or with fresh summer salads or seafood dishes. RRP $15.00

CARLSBERG Carlsberg, one of the world’s best-known premium beers, is a deliciously balanced and medium-bodied, quintessential pilsner. This luscious amber liquid offers a wellproportioned lager with a rich fruity flavour - some even say that it tastes like Danish summer apples with just a hint of Nordic pine.

It is a perfect match with spanner crab, lemongrass and lime with glass noodles, or perhaps a more traditional wiener and slaw.

We think it's just perfect for any season's dishes or occasion.

Available from premium liquor outlets nationally and restaurants with a good boutique beer list.

RRP: $16.99 per six pack www.carlsberg.com

Akarua Rua 2010 Measures up Against the World’s Top Pinot Noirs...

First planted in 1996, Akarua is the largest privately owned estate in Central Otago. Under second generation family leadership, Akarua has never been in sa better position than it is today, receiving international recognition and an increasing presence in markets outside New Zealand.

In 2011 Akarua Rua Pinot Noir 2010 took home one of only 11 Gold medals awarded to New Zealand wines from more than 12,200 international entries in the UK’s prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards 2011. Notably it was also named Number 4 wine on Decanter’s World Wine Awards Top 8 Pinot Noir List.

This stellar achievement, for the entrypoint in Akarua’s lineup of three Pinot Noirs, only further confirms Akarua’s ability to produce top quality Pinot Noir at all levels.

Rua is made from estate grown fruit from Akarua’s vineyards in the subregion of Bannockburn, which is widely regarded as the “jewel in Central Otago’s crown”. It is deliberately made in a style that can be consumed young and fresh, while retaining hallmark Central Otago characters of intense dark berry fruits, a velvety texture and soft bright finish.

Akarua Rua Pinot Noir 2010 RRP $32 For stockists visit www.akarua.com

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BOURBON THAT ROCKS Riding on a reputation for shaking up the liquor world with standout super smooth products, Australian spirit producer, ASM Liquor, has added another headline act Rocking Angel, a fine Kentucky Bourbon whiskey, to its line-up. It’s as smooth as famous Kentuckians Johnny Depp and George Clooney and created in the true Kentucky tradition renowned throughout the Bluegrass region.

Authentic in its roots and progressive in taste, Rocking Angel is aged for three years in charred white oak barrels that infuse it with subtle vanilla and caramel flavours.

The additional rye, along with corn and malted barley, creates a heavenly sensation that truly rocks.

“We feel great bourbon should look as good as it tastes and believe Rocking Angel will speak – no shout out – to a new generation of bourbon fans and spirit’s aficionados.” says Simon Sibia, co-founder of ASM Liquor. It is competitively priced at under $40 a bottle.

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IMAGINE A FRONT GARDEN FRINGED WITH HALF A KILOMETRE OF SAND DUNES WHICH BROADEN INTO KILOMETRES OF PRISTINE BEACH AND OCEAN, WHERE THE UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS SWEEP 180 DEGREES FROM NOOSA’S MAIN BEACH TO THE NOOSA NATIONAL PARK AND NORTH TO DOUBLE ISLAND POINT PLUS A BACK YARD WHICH INCLUDES A FRESH WATER LAGOON AND CREEK. SOUNDS LIKE A WORLD STANDARD PARADISE OR THE LOCATION FOR A HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER? IT IS.

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‘This is really a prize for surf, nature, privacy and Noosa-loving individuals who can afford something exceptional”

Absolute beachfront position with Hastings Street, Noosa Heads only minutes away

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he land title of the 31 hectare nature lover’s exclusive estate on the Noosa North Shore enjoys absolute privacy and extends right down to the beach and the high water mark. It’s just two kilometres from the ferry that takes you across the Noosa River to Noosa. It’s so close, yet seems a world away.

Built on the top of historic Halls Knob, 34 metres above sea level, the contemporary two storey beach house maximises

everything about the unique location including mesmerising views, natural light and breezes.The tropical gardens around the house slope gently down through native trees and rainforest to the sand dunes and private beach access.

Complementing the postcard perfect outdoors is an exceptionally designed interior, suitable for a large family and

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One of the most unique parcels of lifestyle available anywhere in the world...

where entertaining can be enjoyed to the max.

What’s not to love about the vaulted ceilings, picture windows and louvres which capture the prevailing breezes or the overly generous living and dining areas? Plus there are outdoor undercover timber decks and balconies where ever-changing views are never compromised and a separate entertainment wing with a bar and billiard room.

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picked from the large established garden and watering is via a bore.

Living is easy with five commodious and airy bedrooms, a kid’s bunk room, an office to quietly work away on the iPad, three bathrooms and two powder rooms.

A mezzanine catwalk connects the luxurious private master suite with the walk-in robe and double showers.

The grassed beachfront area has a lock up solar powered shack, fire pit, shower, cubby house and beer deck overlooking the surf.

In the shed are tractors, a slasher, truck, quad bikes and other machinery. All are included

312 Teewah Beach Rd, Noosa North Shore

What more could anyone really ask for? A helicopter landing? Room for that and much more.

“This is really a prize for surf, nature, privacy

Lush tropical gardens surround the house

and Noosa-loving individuals who can afford

and a path meanders through native trees and

something exceptional,” says Tom Offermann

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Tom Offermann Real Estate 92 Noosa Parade Noosa, Heads Ph. +61 7 5449 2500 Fax +61 7 5449 2400 E: sales@offermann.com.au www.offermann.com.au For inspection contact: Grant Baker 0417 021 713 Tom Offermann 0412 711 888

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Collection mirrors nature The Windsong collection of elegant teak seats, benches and ottomans celebrates cutting edge technology and combines smooth curves and comfort in sculpture-like masterpieces. The designs take inspiration from nature and are ergonomically-shaped to match the form of the human body.

Created in teak sourced from sustainable forests, the high quality furniture just gets better with age, even if you choose to leave it outside. Exposed to elements, the wood will turn a beautiful, silvery grey, plus high tensile marine-grade stainless steel used for the joinery, is guaranteed to stand the test of time.

Durable and graceful, the varying shapes with straight or curved backs, mean the varying shapes and forms of the collection will suit a variety of locations from being completely at home indoors, alfresco in a courtyard or a restaurant on an island resort. Visit www.tokens.com.au for more information.

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gardening Feijoas are prized around the world as a super food, yet are virtually unknown in Australia – until now.

Fragrant & smooth O Feijoas

“I can’t think of too many fruits as addictive and healthy as feijoas … you can smell their distinctive aroma a mile away and really crave them”

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ne of the first commercial feijoa orchards in Australia was Hinterland Feijoas which was established several years ago by Peter Heineger and Sally Hookey in Belli Park near Kenilworth.

Feijoas originated in the forests of South America and are fragrant smooth-skinned green tropical tree fruit with creamy sweet jelly centres.

They are part of the Myrtle family, which includes other fragrant plants such as eucalyptus, allspice, guavas and cloves. Their distinctive complex flavour has been likened to a mix of strawberries, pineapple and guavas, with undertones of quince, lemon and mint. In Australia they are sometimes known as pineapple guavas. The unique complexity and fragrance of the feijoa is the reason they are so versatile and addictive, with uses ranging from just munching them by the dozen to making beautiful perfumes.

“They ripen in autumn providing an excellent fresh fruit option full of nutrients and especially Vitamin C to build immunity for the cooler months ahead,” says Sally proudly adding that in 2012 Hinterland Feijoas achieved certified organic (in conversion) status, and the quality of the fruit has been outstanding.

“In New Zealand they are a major horticultural industry and most homes have a feijoa tree in their back yard. Aussies pronounce the fruit as “fay-jo-ahs”, Kiwis say “fee-jo-ahs”, but it’s really a Latin word that should sound something like “ f-jho-as” with a husky voice.

“They are an extremely versatile fruit with very little wastage, being scooped out and eaten as fresh fruit and in fruit salads, used in juices, smoothies and ice creams, wines and vodkas, jams and chutneys, salads, in savoury dishes, salsas and especially in baking. They are also easily frozen for future use and are even used in perfumes and skincare ranges. The question should really be "What can't you do with a feijoa? Most customers Sally Hookey & Peter Heineger have mentioned that the feijoas taste just like they remember as kids, and have been so thankful to be able to get feijoas in Australia. As farmers it has been extremely rewarding to hear such positive feedback, so we are excited about future crops and the increasing awareness of the fruit.”

Peter and Sally both have farming backgrounds and since planting in 2008, they have progressively added trees to 700, with 300 more planned.

“We have had two commercial fruit seasons, launched a gourmet jam and chutney line created by local chef Peter Wolfe, with other products in the pipe-line, including frozen puree, feijoa balsamic glazes, feijoa hand-made chocolates plus this year we opened our farm to visitors. I can’t think of too many fruits as addictive and healthy as feijoas. If you have had them as a child you can smell their distinctive aroma a mile away, and really crave them. Even though any farmer will tell you it’s hard work, it feels great to be growing a food that fulfils so many needs and makes everyone so happy.

We are very glad we’ve persevered through endless rain and knockbacks to achieve sell-out crops and are so proud to be building a new industry in Australia,” conclude Sally and Peter.

Feijoas are available at Belmondos at Noosa, The Cooroy Fruit Bowl and Greenacre Organics in Doonan.

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he dynamics of growing roses in a sub-tropical climate have changed and the intensely fragranced blooms are eye openers.

Have you ever wanted to grow peonies but live in a hot climate? These days you can grow a rose and achieve the same effect and they flower in flushes every eight weeks.

“Once in a lifetime we all have the chance to enjoy something really different,” says John Gray from Brindabella Country Gardens, which is two kilometres north of Toowoomba, referring to the Australian release of what is a generational change in roses. “It’s something utterly unique and it has ‘Eyes for You’. This first in a series of Eyeopener Roses is almost beyond the imagination for a rose. Strongly perfumed flowers up to 10 centimetres wide with a beautifully formed eye at the base, literally gaze up at you. Plus it is one of the Blackspot Buster roses, specially breed for low or no blackspot, so you can plant them with confidence. They don't sulk with bad bouts of defoliation caused by blackspot like other roses. They have the vigour to flower more and always look good in the garden. They have a strong, sweet, old rose perfume and are very free flowering, repeating every seven weeks.”

Outside Noosa’s John Scomparin is a big fan of roses – understandable as the landscape gardener is an ex Melburnian.

Brindabella pink bouquet Eyes for you

wife nine years ago. It produces flowers year-round and can be relied upon to bloom in February.”

Roses are ideally suited to pots, being quite hardy and drought tolerant. That said, you do need to be mindful that the soil in pots will dry out quicker than for roses planted in the ground, so need to be watered accordingly.

In terms of care, the main things to attend to are pruning which should be done after flowering, and enhancing the soil with a once-a-year slow release fertiliser.

John is also impressed with the variety of Blackspot Buster “My personal favourites include Julia’s Rose, an unusual coffee Roses. “The vibrant colours are very striking, especially the yellow and fawn colour, Just Joey, a hybrid tea rose that has a large, and orange varieties and are able to be incorporated very easily decorative bloom in coppery orange, and Crepuscule with apricot into a sub-tropical landscapes they do not suffer from regular to yellow blooms. It is virtually thornless and is a fantastic climber. bouts of blackspot. This is a huge breakthrough and changes the My own garden features a Valentine’s Rose which I planted for my whole dynamics of rose growing here.

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Shotover Jetboat

AC 378 GT Zagato AC and Zagato first cooperated in 1957, creating the AC Ace Bristol Zagato one-off, a pure racing GT Berlinetta

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The legendary 111-year old AC brand is continuing with its Anglo-Italian heritage and has launched the AC 378 GT Zagato.

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he new AC 378 GT Zagato, is also the latest in a long line of collaborations with the very best British car manufacturers during the Milanese Atelier's 93 years history. These include not only AC but also Aston Martin, Bentley, Bristol, Jaguar, MG, RollsRoyce and Rover.

AC and Zagato first cooperated in 1957, creating the AC Ace Bristol Zagato one-off, a pure racing GT Berlinetta today considered an instant classic in the AC model portfolio. It was designed with the typical Zagato doublebubble roof and equipped with a 2 litre inline-6 engine. This sought after car will be back at Pebble Beach 2012 for a special event featuring AC Cars. The AC 378 GT Zagato and the AC Ace Bristol Zagato will be there to celebrate this historic association.

After two years of testing, about ten AC 378 GT Zagato pre-production units have been completed in Port Elizabeth, South Africa where the AC 378 Zagato's

manufacturing facility is based. The cockpit's layout is entirely defined by perfectly matching the body's smooth lines, according to the typical Zagato's minimal design cues.

Throughout 2011 the AC 378 GT Zagato has undergone heavy track testing in order to optimize handling & performance and maximize the vehicle's response thanks to a very favourable power-toweight ratio.

While first deliveries are foreseen starting from mid 2012, AC and Zagato are already conceiving a new roadster concept that follows the tradition of the instant classic roadster. That means a design that is not simply derived from the coupe version but is more in line with the heritage of the classic Cobra. It is expected to be very different from the AC 378 GT Zagato CoupĂŠ.

The 378 GT Zagato is powered by a GM sourced 6.2-litre V8 engine tuned to deliver a total of 325kw With a total weight of 1468k, the car will sprint from 0 to 100kph in under 4 seconds and will be capable of hitting a top speed of 297kph.

In Europe, the AC 378 GT Zagato will be priced at $137,000 - at the current exchange rates. The coupe version will be immediately followed by a roadster.

The AC 378 GT Zagato will be displayed at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours next to the classic AC Ace Bristol Zagato.

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Partridge, puddings and Piccadilly...

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here are many compelling reasons to visit London even in winter, when short days and oft blustery weather produce beautiful light. When it fades and turns to a dark, Dickensian albeit a romantic hue, the cockles of your heart and more are best warmed in museums, theatres, galleries, pubs and swish stores.

If you need to make the most of limited time and get a true feel of the old and new, hop on a Big Bus tour and hop off as often as you like to check out historic landmarks such as the Tower of London with its Beefeaters, ravens, Traitor’s Gate and Crown jewels, the mediaeval majesty of Westminster Abbey and Christopher Wren’s masterpiece St Paul’s Cathedral, Marble Arch, London Bridge, the working stables of the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery. A trip on the Thames is included in the ticket price with a stop-off recommended at Greenwich, where tea clipper the Cutty Sark has sat in dry dock since 1954 and the Royal Observatory is home to Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian, the line that divides east from west at longitude 0”0’0”.

Enjoy views extraordinaire from the world’s tallest observation wheel, the slow-moving London Eye; look out for the Swiss Re building otherwise known as the Gherkin as well as the super tall skyscraper The Shard; be fixated by hedonist’s heaven Harrods, the terribly refined Fortum & Masons, the still absolutely fabulous Harvey Nichols and equally-so Selfridges; amble along the famous Bond, Carnaby, Regent and Oxford Streets, through Soho past the famous Ritz Hotel; and before the blisters start screaming, stop at El Pirata in Mayfair, which serves brilliant tapas and the bill doesn’t give indigestion.

Master the Underground with stations such as London Bridge, reached in a snip. Here a culinary adventure awaits. Around 1014 the area attracted traders selling grain, fish, vegetables and livestock but in the 13th century traders were relocated to what is now Borough High Street. Today over 100 traders at the Borough Market sell world-class produce such as geese, gammon, cockerel, wild boar and seafood; truffle cheese and white truffle honey; Moroccan black-stone-in marinated olives; clementines, satsumas, chestnuts and gin additive sloe berries; brussel sprouts attached to their stalk; a wonderland of mushrooms; beautiful loaves, pastries, the sweetest delights; and so much more.

After all that salivating and sampling, fortification is a must at Fish which is within the market. What to have? The nation’s one contribution to world cuisine of course - fish and chips. Verdict? The wafer crispy battered, bright white cod, thick-cut chips all soused in malt vinegar plus the mushy fresh peas were sensational.

London’s East End, once shabby and run-down with grimy streets filled with cheeky cockneys and 60’s-style gangsters, has morphed into a trendy artistic and cultural hub with places such as Clerkenwell, so named because of Clerks’ Well, which was rediscovered in 1924. It’s now a mecca for hip hoteliers and savvy restaurateurs such as Bruno Loubet who has the food critics in a whirl at Bistrot Bruno Loubet, where the ambience is buzzy, décor eclectic and a wall of windows look out to St John’s Square.

Amongst the chorus of praises for his distinctive modern bistrot food has been: “Bruno’s back with a bang”; and it “is the most exciting comeback since Jesus appeared on the road to Emmaus just after the Crucifixion…”

The sheer joie de vivre of Bruno’s menu is evident in every dish. Guinea fowl boudin blanc on winter cassoulet beans shows a deft hand; beetroot ravioli flirts with caramelised balsamic and tangos perfectly with a rocket salad, fried breadcrumbs and parmesan; roasted partridge, fresh choucroutte (Alsace sauerkraut with wine, sausages, pork, and juniper berries), sautéed cauliflower and apple is a sublime classic; and hare royale has Bruno’s rich rollicking moniker.

Bruno took London’s fooderati by surprise when he, Catherine and their daughters Laeticia, Laura and Chloe moved to Australia for eight years. “We had heard so many good things about it especially from Stephanie Alexander and decided on Brisbane, which at the time wasn't the culinary scene it is now,” admits Catherine. ”Bruno wasn't the name he was in London but as Bruno’s Tables became established he slowly introduced his better known dishes.” Selling the restaurant enabled him to take up an offer at berardo’s in Noosa where the family also became Australian citizens.

The ever-broad-smiling Bruno, who may have grayed around the temples of his thick, black wavy hair, still retains a soft spot for the seaside playground.

In the latest Observer Food Monthly magazine he says that Berardo’s Bistro on the Beach is his favourite breakfast haunt in the world.

The Loubets intend to move back eventually, however in the meantime the Bordeaux-born technically masterful chef looks happy. As he heads back into the kitchen to oversee potentially another 300 covers, it’s time to float off into the afternoon to our London ‘home’ in its arguably premier location on Piccadilly, across from Green Park in Mayfair.

The five-star, family-owned Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments accents its ultra-English style with quirky art that alludes to its long history as host to film industry insiders and other creative types. It really is a luxury hotel like no other with every accoutrement you would expect and in keeping with the best traditions has a Whisky Bar with over 270 choices, a luxe Laduree Pink Afternoon Tea plus a Pudding Parlour. Although ‘up to pussy’s bow’, convivial GM Simon Wakefield’s invitation to indulge in a glass of Taittenger, proved irresistible. C’est la vie.

Ex Noosa Chef Bruno Loubet Below: Beetroot ravioli

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VIBRANT LONDON GROANS LOVINGLY UNDER A RICH TAPESTRY OF HISTORY, A GLUTTONY OF EXCITING EATING OPTIONS, A SWAG OF COZY HOTELS AND COUNTLESS CELEBRATIONS INCLUDING THIS YEAR’S OLYMPIC GAMES AND THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE.

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books Settle back, relax and enjoy!

First Thrills

Seasons at Home

by Lee Child, Allen & Unwin, $32.99

Holly Kerr Forsythe, Miegunyah Press, $34.99

Never-before-published stories by New York Times bestselling authors include Lee Child, Stephen Coonts, Jeffrey Deaver, Heather Graham, Joan Johnston, John Lescroart, Alex Kava and Deb Carlin, Michael Palmer (with Daniel James Palmer), Karin Slaughte and Wendi Corsi Staub plus rising stars such as Sean Michael Bailey, Ken Bruen, Ryan Brown, Bill Cameron, Rebecca Cantrell, Karen Dionne, JT Ellison, Theo Gangi, Rip Gerber, Gregg Hurwitz, CJ Lyons, Grant Mackenzie, Marc Paoletti, Cynthia Robinson, and Kelli Stanley.

The stories fit under the most inclusive of thriller umbrellas, but many contain elements of mysteries, science fiction, and horror as well. They feature an equally diverse cast of characters too, ranging from con men and killers to aliens, ghosts and zombies.

Renowned house and garden expert Holly Kerr Forsyth gathers together a collection of recipes and projects to bring your home to life.

Divided into seasons and gorgeously illustrated, each section presents recipes using the freshest available produce to help you create special meals that celebrate not just important events but daily family life too. Marvellous recipes for foods from the pantry — chutneys and sauces and preserves — to make meals memorable; tempting food for picnic hampers and lunchboxes; and sweet treats and delicious morsels that make delightful, personal gifts for any time of the year.

Plus practical information about such household skills as flower arranging, decorating the table to suit an occasion, and growing potted plants to bring indoors.

French Ties - Love, life & recipes

by Jane Webster, Viking, $59.95

Trupps’ Wholefood Kitchen Walter & Dorota Trupp, Victory Books, $34.99 Internationally renowned chef Walter Trupp and his nutritionist wife Dorota combine a wealth of experience and knowledge plus the latest nutritional research to present recipes using clean, whole and organic foods that promote good health and well-being. Gorgeously illustrated, and with step-by-step instructions, it contains over 70 delicious and easy-to-make dishes, from waffles; beef bourguignon; and cider-braised mussels; to chocolate tofu cheesecake. Alongside these, the Trupps write about the benefits of natural foods and explain how the food we eat affects our minds and bodies. Replete with handy cooking and ingredient shopping tips and providing many gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan alternatives, you’ll find out how to incorporate good food simply and easily into your everyday life plus looking great and feeling healthy.

Since fulfilling her dream of purchasing a renovator’s delight - the vast and very run down Château de Bosgouet in the Normandy countryside, Jane has fulfilled her other dream of setting up The French Table, whereby she invites small groups for an authentic experience of life in a château. It’s also a chance to explore the seasonal rhythms of rural France including visiting markets, restoring the walled kitchen garden, indulging her passion for ‘antiquing’ at flea markets and above all, sharing the simple pleasure of cooking for family and friends. There are over 40 regional recipes such as duck with blackberry sauce and celeriac puree; potato and blue cheese gratin; and a delicious flourless chocolate cake, complemented throughout by beautifully photography.

Puppy Love

by Frauke Scheunemann, Allen & Unwin, $29.99 The biggest selling dog-lovers' book since Marley and Me is a feel-good rom-com about one resourceful puppy's quest to find his mistress the perfect mate.

Hercules is a dachshund and his new mistress Caroline is the greatest human being on earth. She's the one who rescued him from the animal shelter, who smells of summer and strawberries and who laughs when the little pup snuggles up with her on the sofa. So when Caroline is badly treated by her bossy, dog-hating boyfriend, Hercules decides it's high time he rescued his mistress for a change. And so begins an epic quest to find his favourite woman the perfect man. Touching, original, and very funny,

The French Dog

Sicily, It’s Not Quite Tuscany

by Rachel McKenna, Hardie Grant, $29.95

by Shamus Sillar, Allen & Unwin, $24.99

Rachael McKenna's unique viewpoint has made her one of the most successful animal photographers in the world today. When she recently embarked on a new life in France, it was inevitable that she would turn her insatiable photographer's lens to capturing the unexplored world around her. The French Dog, is the follow up to the successful The French Cat, it includes atmospheric and glowing images of the countryside, buildings and canine inhabitants of France. Rachael's intense feeling for her subject matter positively radiates from her images, delivering a book which is a joyful and uplifting visual tapestry, bound together in an exquisite padded hardcover format.

Rachael's beautiful images are accompanied by her own narrative, making this a heartfelt personal record of her journey of discovery.

This is the story of an Aussie couple who sought a Mediterranean sea change only to find themselves in the sprawling Sicilian city of Catania - the 'antiTuscany' of Italy. There, any romantic visions they'd had of restoring a villa or stamping their entwined feet in vats of Chianti grapes disappeared faster than the chief witness in a Cosa Nostra trial. Their tiny apartment in Catania was located in a grim neighbourhood opposite a triple-X cinema and a shop selling coffins, nearby Mount Etna erupted soon after their arrival, a mystery ailment left Shamus in a neck brace, they crashed a Vespa and had regular dealings with at least one Mafioso. It’s a story filled with grit, optimism, humour and so much more.

Written Dimension Bookshop and ABC Centre Sunshine Beach Rd (next to Cinema) Noosa Junction Ph: 5447 4433 info@writtendimension.com.au. www.writtendimension.com.au.

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RIMINI by the River Your Ticket to Relaxation

Feast of the Senses by the Torrens Event organiser Ian Parmenter

Tasting the very best of Australia!

Food - Wine - Celebrity Chefs 26 April - 3 May 2012 Adelaide SINCE THE INAUGURAL TASTING AUSTRALIA IN 1997, THE EVENT, WHICH IS OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TOURISM COMMISSION, HAS GROWN TO ATTRACT SOME 50,000 PATRONS, WHILE FOODIES, CHEFS AND MEDIA FLOCK TO ADELAIDE SOUTH AUSTRALIA TO BE INVOLVED.

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ver the eight days and nights of Tasting Australia, there will be a comprehensive program of more than 80 events for anyone with an interest in food – be it professional, novice or just a curiosity. This renowned food and wine festival is interactive, boasting an amazing range of handson experiences for food lovers of all ages. From food photography, cooking classes and how to brew the perfect ale to self guided trails and food and wine writing courses, there’s an event for everyone at this year’s Tasting Australia. For those who want to see how the professionals do it, don’t miss the first Australian Culinary Federation’s Battle of the Chefs competition to find Australia’s best chef.

Miguel Maestre, Adrian Richardson, Jeremy Strode, Matthew Kemp, Guy Grossi, Paul Mercurio, Dr Chuck Hahn, Stephanie Alexander, Maeve O’Meara, Joanna Savill, Will Studd, Anna Gare and Matt Stone. Joining the premier event from overseas will be many talented chefs and personalities such as Richard Fox, Mark Hix, Rachel Allen and Martin Bosley.

The two-day BankSA Feast for the Senses held on the banks of Adelaide’s River Torrens hosts a range of experiences including the Miele Chefs’ Showcase where the finest restaurant chefs will share their secrets on an open stage. There will also be a special focus on interactive activities for young people.

This year’s Tasting Australia is the perfect opportunity to explore SA’s regions. Whether it’s a Tasting Australia is a gathering of Australian and cheese making workshop on the Limestone Coast, a international chefs, cooks, producers, brewers and seafood celebrity lunch on the Eyre Peninsula or a winemakers at events where the public can listen wine appreciation class in the Adelaide Hills, these and interact with them. This year’s Australian individual events demonstrate the diversity of SA’s contingent includes local favourites Maggie Beer, food and wine culture.

Poh Ling Yeow, Simon Bryant, Tony Hart, Mark Tasting Australia celebrates quality food, wine and McNamara, Lachlan Colwill, Andre Ursini and Adam beer and gives the food-loving public the chance to Swanson. Big names attending from interstate explore Adelaide and the State’s diverse regions to include George Calombaris, Matt Moran, Matt uncover the many gourmet experiences on offer.

Preston, Philippe Mouchel, Justin North, Pete Evans, For travel information and bookings contact: SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL CENTRE 18-20 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Telephone: 1300 764 227 Fax: +61 8 8212 6337 Email: enquiries@satravelcentre.com.au

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.

COUPLES ESCAPE BED & BREAKFAST BONUS Stylish One Bedroom Apartment Complimentary Bottle of Wine on Arrival Breakfast Voucher overlooking the beautiful Noosa River Bonus 12 noon checkout

Rimini By The River 7- 15 Edward Street, Noosaville P: +61 (0)7 5473 0000 Email: bookings@rimini.com.au

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Custom design your home... with Rob Larson’s Curtains & Interior Decor

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errie & David are from Melbourne & began their love affair with Peter's work when they came into The Peter Lik Gallery in Noosa in 2004. They have been loyal to Peter's only Australian gallery in Noosa ever since, often commenting that if Peter's Australian collectors want a gallery to remain in Australia then they should always do their business with the Noosa Gallery.

Their extensive collection holds some of Peter's most famous work. One of the highlights of their years as collectors came when they went to Vegas last month for the exclusive Grand Opening of the new Mandalay Bay Gallery on Feb 25. Peter was so impressed that they had travelled from Australia to be there. In the following days he made sure they received extra special VIP treatment, arranging for them to be collected from their Mandalay Bay Hotel & chauffeur driven in his new limo to the Head Office where he gave them a personal tour of the printing & framing facility, introducing them to the VIP's behind the scenes.

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Travelling North by David Williamson A bittersweet journey into love, tears and laughter...

Directed by Steven Tandy

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his marvelous play will be the first production in the newly refurbished Noosa Arts Theatre. It is appropriate that this play should be chosen because it is one of the best loved plays by the patron of Noosa Arts Theatre, David Williamson.

One of its central themes will resonate with those who have "travelled north" to seek a better life in beautiful warm surroundings, but who still have family obligations which take them away from their cherished retirement retreat. Also ill health can shatter dreams of an easy life. How do we struggle to balance family obligations with personal desires and should we keep promises when circumstances change?

The main characters Frank and Frances have a twilight love affair and travel north to find a new life together away from burdensome family obligations. Their escape is short lived when family issues and ill health intrude on their idyll. They also score a pesky over friendly neighbour who pops in to their secluded retreat at any time.

This is David Williamson in top form with sharp, spiky and witty dialogue in abundance and themes that are at the heart of all our lives, particularly as we get older.

This play is being directed by Steven Tandy who is best known for playing Tom Sullivan in the hit TV series The Sullivans. Steven has directed many plays in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and performs regularly on stage and screen.

Steven has chosen a very strong cast with Tim Murfin playing Frank and Yvie Somerville playing Frances and with Frank Wilkie, Xanthe Coward, Stephen Moore, Andree Stark and Julia Verburgt in the other roles.

Enjoy Travelling North in our wonderfully renovated theatre. No more long wash room queues at interval and a refurbished foyer and patio area.

Performances are on April 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7.30pm; April 8 and 15 at 2pm; April 4 is Gala Night Opening. Adult $26, Conc $22, Group $20, Child $15; All tickets to Gala Night on 4 April are $50.

Bookings 5449 9343 or online at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or Wed to Sat at theatre 9-12 noon Noosa Arts Theatre Weyba Rd Noosaville

Freddy (Frank Wilkie) jovial neighbour of Frank (Tim Murfin) and Frances (Yvie Somerville) longing for secluded love nest. (Photo by Yanni Photography)

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL... is 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, family-friendly new show, that will be presented under their trademark blue-and-yellow 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 Sydney - From September 13th 2012, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park Adelaide - From December 6th 2012, Location to be advised Melbourne - From January 17th 2013, Melbourne Docklands Perth - From April 14th 2013, Langley Park

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The Art of Colour

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Come and indulge in the art of colour!

Take in beautiful surroundings amidst stunning views! An exciting new experience, awaits you!

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ith Autumn now upon us, take your jacket drive to Montville and relax in the brisk mountain air. Grab a Hinterland Art Trail map and explore the many galleries along our picturesque Sunshine Coast hills.

Illume Creations, featuring the art of colour, can be found in the Mayfield complex in Montville. In this picturesque village you will also find restaurants with views forever and gorgeous B & B’s for the night.

Come in to Illume Creations to discover something special this Summer. All of the handmade treasures are made in Queensland with most sourced locally. Well known glass artist, Tina Cooper, is a local Montville identity. You can experience her vibrant works of Illume in art Creations.

Some of the Tina creations Cooper feature also indigenous painter Muraay. We have a fabulous selection of hand painted Sunrise featuring vases Muraay’s work. The most popular works featured in Illume are the undoubtedly vibrant Sunrise and Sunset Series. Be sure to admire his creative paintings depicting traditional stories central to his aboriginal culture.

Are you looking for a stunning centrepiece for you home? You cannot go past Tina’s spectacular hand blown pieces. We have gorgeous Fab bowls, vases and platters to create a fabulous feature to your home! The gallery boasts an extensive range of large Sealife, Outback and Tribal Tribute pieces for those seek a spectacular statement piece.

Fortunately Tina has once again had access to a glass blowing studio as Sean O'Donoghue of Hot Stuff Glass Blowing has reopened his studio. Illume Creations has a selection of Tina Cooper’s vibrant hand blown glass pieces featured on the website www.illumecreations.com.au We are happy to arrange pack and sending for our clients.

A local Mapleton beadmaker, Carmel White has created a range of gorgeous lampwork necklaces. We are now showcasing Carmel’s funky colourful necklaces in Illume. Carmel incorporates innovative features such as fabric beads created from silk, felt and muslin.

Be sure to look for the amazing lampwork pen sets featured in Illume. Local artist Wolfgang Engel’s technique called "Lamp Work" uses specially imported handmade glass tubes of many lively colours.

Accompanying the vibrant work of Tina Cooper is a range of gorgeous handmade glass bead jewellery, dichroic pendants and raku pottery friends all made with love. Come along and indulge in the art of colour at ILLUME CREATIONS Shop 4 Mayfield on Montville – top end of town. Open from 9:50 to 4:20 daily. Look for our undercover parking and views, views, views! Illume Creations awaits you! Ph 07 54785440

Autumn Art Treasures to find at Buderim Village

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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 Garry Shead - Black Stockings Oil – 122 x 92 cm 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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the last seven years I have travelled the country and the globe promoting Noosa in the first instance and have stressed for years that our link with key places such as Fraser Island, provides a unique point of difference for Noosa plus it adds value. Remember, the Barrier Reef is a 1.5 hour boat ride from Cairns; Fraser Island is a 1.5 hour drive up the beach from Noosa.

Both the Barrier Reef and Fraser Island are in the top five most visited destinations in Australia. Everybody associates Cairns with the Reef but Noosa?

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word: wade batty Wade Batty

THROUGH CONSISTENT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETING OF THE DISCOVERY GROUP, WADE BATTY UNDERSTANDS IMPLICITLY THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTRACTING TOURISTS TO NOOSA HOWEVER IS IT IN DANGER OF CHOKING ITSELF AS A DESTINATION? Why did you choose Noosa to set up your business?

My perspective on life changed dramatically in the 90s when a mate and I bought a Landcruiser, grabbed our swags, fishing rods and rifles and took off for a year to travel around Australia. On our way back, down the east coast we stopped at Fraser Island and Noosa where I realised I could develop a sustainable business showing people what I love most. I’m passionate about all things Australian - our country, culture, the freedom it provides and every day I relive that feeling seeing the faces of guests returning from a Discovery tour.

Our community thrives and survives on tourism however what are some of the major hurdles and how can they be overcome?

Noosa’s economy and pure existence naturally relies heavily on tourism. I sat on the board of Tourism Noosa for three years with a view to being involved in the current and future strategic plans of the region, but sadly the majority of my term was focused on repairing and restructuring the fractures in the regional industry.

Undoubtedly as an industry, we took our eye off the ball. My feeling is that Noosa is in danger of choking itself as a destination and it’s widely recognised in the broader industry of being quite insular. A mass exodus of outbound tourists doesn’t help either. In my view council has lost its way with how it views our industry.

That needs to change and change quickly.

The Discovery Group is one of very few that continues to support and promote the region nationally and internationally. In

We should be communicating to the world: Noosa – beautiful one day – better the next!

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How is Noosa viewed internationally?

Fortunately or unfortunately, we have a ‘clean slate’ internationally as we are reasonably new. This offers our destination the opportunity to get it right and start building the brand. It is critical to our forward growth plan as it attracts high yielding clients and spreads the heavy reliance and risk our industry has on the domestic market.

We’re also looked upon in these markets as ‘too hard to deal with’ for a variety of reasons such as lack of products willing to be involved and sold through distribution networks, unreasonable length-of-stay periods and rate hikes by some in the accommodation sector at certain periods. The tourism trade will simply not sell or promote the destination heavily until this is resolved.

Air New Zealand flying into the Sunshine Coast Airport shows confidence in the region doesn’t it?

Success for a destination comes down to three things: Access, Affordability and Attractions. Access is the most critical and we are fortunate to have the airport on our doorstep, however we certainly need to strengthen this asset in years to come with ongoing excellent work by Peter Pallot and others. I would also like to see flights from Cairns and Hamilton Island to bolster our position as a ‘must see’ east coast destination for our international markets. It is great to see the flights from New Zealand being trialled. I hope they succeed and stay. This will assist not only the NZ market but provide a vital link with the US markets as funnily enough the Americans look upon NZ as a must-see on the way to Australia. If Maroochydore can be the link to Australia, that is exciting. The developments at and growth of our airport is the single biggest factor that can assist our industry in the future.

Will de-amalgamation help or hinder tourism and better business?

Comment re Noosa being smeared with the ‘insular’ tag by many in the industry, is real. I love Noosa but am not convinced that de-amalgamation will have any impact on tourism either way. I truly believe the tourists don’t care or don’t even know.

What they do care about is the experience that Noosa offers them. And that is what we need to protect, whether it be within the broader council framework or a Noosa council.

We should be communicating to the world: Noosa – beautiful one day – better the next!

Tell us about you, your family, business and winning awards.

I am a builder by trade and wife Kelly a hairdresser who at 20 owned her first salon, I developed my own construction company at 23 and both of us have a very disciplined work ethic, which I truly believe is built into you. We live in Doonan with William 8, Oscar 5, and Georgia 2, and moved here from Sydney in 2003. In 2005 we began building the Discovery Group, initially under the house at home and today have over 22 staff, two commercial properties, support a national and global distribution network bringing people to Noosa plus we’re continually building a strong brand which promotes consistency, integrity and valuefor-money.

Wins include an Australian Tourism Award and we’ve been inducted into the Queensland Tourism Hall of Fame. Recognition has contributed immensely to the company attracting significant commercial investment in our products and the Noosa region.

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