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Contents 14 - 16 Preview 18 Competition 20 - 24 Feature Clint Eastwood - A new direction

26 - 28 Profile Robby X

30 - 33 Iconic Brands The house of Gucci

34 - 48 Looking Good

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50 - 58 See & Be Seen Wine & dine

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From Baselworld to Brisbane Fashion flagship See it. Love it. Own it An Italian welcome

60 - 68 Cuisine Top Tables Ahead of the game Researching recipes The new Nineteen Chef’s choice

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70 Wine Cellar A pop of pink

72 - 75 At The Wheel Bentley & Jaguar – A dynamic duo

76 - 77 On the Water Cruising into the Cove

78 - 87 Well Travelled The Traveller – Ange Anderson

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88 - 94 Cove Living Community vision Rivage refit Rosy abode

95 - 98 Property Portfolio 100 - 101 Facts and Figures Digital banking

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102 - 109 Entertainment Centre stage Village events Event calendar

110 Brainfood 111 Stars 112 Cover story Claudio Kirac – A creative career

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We have dedicated our October/ November issue to all things pink … pink recipes, pink diamonds, pink fashion, make-up and events … even a pink cover.

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Editor’s letter Pretty in pink … think pink … in the pink … while these sayings may seem a little frivolous, the colour pink is also synonymous with breast cancer awareness, a cause very close to our hearts here at the Cove magazine.

The stark reality is that about 15,270 Australian women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014.* With this statistic in mind, we have dedicated our October/November issue to all things pink … pink recipes, pink diamonds, pink fashion, make-up and events… even a pink cover.

We also encourage everyone to ‘Party for a Cure’ this October by supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Breakfast. This annual initiative is all about having a good time with friends, family and/or colleagues while also raising money to fund vital breast cancer research.

Speaking of pretty in pink … how gorgeous is our covergirl, Robby X. This talented singer/ songwriter is about to launch her debut album and we are very excited to profile her and her music. Robby has very kindly decided to donate some of the royalties from her first single, Never Wanna Let You Go, to the McGrath Foundation, a charitable organisation that raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia, as well as increasing breast awareness in young Australian women.

While Robby is just starting her solo career, veteran actor, film director and producer Clint Eastwood has more than 60 years experience in the entertainment industry. In this edition the Hollywood legend discusses everything from the challenges of making Jersey Boys to how he stays in shape in his 80s.

Moving on to the rest of the magazine, we bring you a well-rounded selection of food, wine (did someone mention pink champagne?), travel and motoring.

In addition, we have introduced a new real estate section. Aptly named Property Portfolio, the guide features a market insight from one of Australia’s leading property experts and also showcases some of the most prestigious homes on the market.

Finally, I would like to bid our talented Business Manager, Yvonne, a very fond (but temporary) farewell. After six years with the magazine, Yvonne is taking a 12-month leave of absence to join her husband, Christopher, caravanning around Australia. I’m sure you will all join me in wishing them the best on their grand adventure ... and also in welcoming Kirsty Carberry, who will be taking on the role of Office Manager.

*Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2012. Cancer incidence projections: Australia, 2011 to 2020. Cancer Series no. 66. Cat. No. CAN 62. Canberra: AIHW.

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Conceptualised by Parisian architect Bruno Moinard, and featuring contemporary styling, the commanding corner space will include the traditional marble and stone façade synonymous with Cartier boutiques worldwide.

Designed to exude luxury via a quiet elegance, the inviting oak clad and bronze-toned interiors will showcase fine jewellery, timepieces, accessories and bridal collections.

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A new direction Now aged in his 80s, Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood is still in demand as an actor, film director and producer.

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Clint Eastwood’s acting career was just getting into full swing when Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons rose to fame as a homegrown pop band in the early 1960s. At that point, his musical taste leaned more towards jazz than pop music.

Eastwood, who went on to become a successful filmmaker as well as actor, decided a few years ago that it was time to do a musical. He considered doing a remake of A Star is Born, but when that didn’t pan out, he agreed to bring to the big screen the Tony award-winning musical Jersey Boys, about the rise of the Newark-based band, whose hits included Sherry, Walk Like a Man and Big Girls Don’t Cry, among others. The one-time spaghetti-western film icon figured it would be an interesting challenge.

The 84-year-old director soon became a theatre rat, attending various productions of the show, and scouting would-be stars for his bigscreen version.

The four-time Oscar winner brings to the screen the story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks, who rose to fame to become one of the most popular pop bands of the 1960s.

Written by Marshall Brickman and Elice, the film stars John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda and Vincent Piazza as the harmonising quartet.

Just across the Hudson River, Clint spoke about what drew him to helm Jersey Boys and how this California native became immersed in East Coast Italian-American culture of the 1960s.

For subscriptions call +61 7 5577 9499 Mr. Eastwood, has Hollywood today lost respect for the older generation?

That’s a good question. I think in general, especially in America which is such a youth driven society, old age doesn’t count for much.

Life experience for that matter doesn’t count for much. Hollywood has always and probably will always be about the next big thing. And I am certainly no longer the next big thing (laughs).

Is it true that you said, you need to keep reinventing yourself or you will die?

Not sure if it was that drastic. We will all die eventually anyway (laughs). But I do want to progress in life, still. I don’t want to stand still or go backwards. I’ve always liked learning.

Is that why you are still making movies?

It’s simple, really. They have not chased me away yet, they have not told me to finally hang up my hat. It’s not easy making movies, but I still enjoy a good fight. I still enjoy getting things done.

Maybe that will never change.

Is it easier for you in Hollywood because you are Clint Eastwood?

You would think they’d cut an old guy some slack, right? – No, it’s not. If you don’t come back with a financial success you are in trouble in this business. But I don’t care, I keep coming back anyway. Let some young punk chase me out of his office. I dare him (laughs).

How important is music in your life?

Very important. It’s carried me through the decades of my existence. I love music. It soothes me, it gives me peace. Music is a reflection of who you are.

What do you do these days to stay in shape?

I try to avoid Cuban cigars and I walk the golf course instead of riding in a cart. I enjoy being outdoors, and I take a nice nap every day. Sleep is the best thing I discovered in my 60s.

There seems to be a little bit of Dirty Harry in the real Clint Eastwood ...

Of course there is. There is a little bit of all the characters I played throughout life in me.

Why the Jersey Boys movie?

It seemed like something to do. It’s funny I hadn’t seen the play but I’d heard a lot about it over the years.

Somebody said, ‘Would you be interested?’ and I said, ‘I’d be interested in looking at it’. They sent me the script, which was by a very good writer, and I found out later that it wasn’t the script of the play.

Only in Hollywood would somebody give you something else when they have a script that’s a hit.

I saw three different version of the play in New York, San Francisco and Las Vegas, and saw those wonderful actors and that was that. >>

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“That you can start from zero and make something is always amazing to me.”

– Clint Eastwood

Did you know Frankie Valli?

I met Frankie Valli years ago in passing and I met him over the years. I wasn’t a fan of music of that era because I came along before that. But I liked The Four Seasons a lot.

Their music was far superior. Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You was a classic song and would have been a classic song in the 30s or 40s, or at any time in history.

Their music was great fun. It was a pleasant challenge and I worked with the actors, who had a great influence on the play through its run in the country, and using the original people.

Your film explores the ethnic prejudice at the time in New Jersey. Did that aspect of the story also interest you?

In terms of (The Four Seasons member) Tommy DeVito, it was certain stigmas of the time against Italian-Americans and transcending the borough from which they’re from.

It created a fire for these guys to get out to make it. It was apparent in some of the scenes, getting out of the neighbourhood.

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Had you thought about doing a music-related What were the big challenges of making a film before? musical biopic?

I’m thinking of doing a remake of A Star is Born.

It wasn’t too much of a challenge. You can I was a fan of the movie with Fredric March and open it up and it’s a wonderful play.

Janet Gaynor, and I was interested in doing that I had a lot of excitement but approach it from from a modern-day standpoint. a more realistic angle. When you watch the play, When this came along, I went to the head of the actor has to put the chairs on the table and the studio – the studio had been flirting with doing walk off the stage. this project and passed on it. I thought, ‘Why There are a lot of things in a movie you can’t would you pass on that? It’s such a popular play do. I just tried to open it up and give it a certain and still running, so there must be something realism, maybe. there’. This was a lot more ready to go. A Star is Bornsubscriptions is still incomplete, in my +61 opinion.

For call 7 5577 9499Which of the characters in The Four Seasons can you can relate to?

How does it feel when you don’t have to work I tried to relate to the whole thing. I grew up in for a living anymore? a neighborhood and went to a school that was Who says I don’t have to work anymore for a half Italian-Americans in an era where it was living. I am just kidding. Life’s been good to me. interesting in Oakland. So I thought I understood I am not complaining. something about that community.

To answer your question, it feels good, very I had a lot of friends in that community and good. You’ve got other problems when you get we called each other Dago – it wasn’t (politically older, health problems for example. Your body correct). Yeah, it was a friendly and fun era. (He doesn’t want to follow your orders anymore. But chuckles.) But you had an understanding of the you cope. You have no other choice, really.

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You incorporated those stereotypes and prejudices into the film, right?

We touched a little bit on that. You don’t forgive a lot of things, maybe cliches about the Italian community, like if you get on their bad side, you’re on the bad side forever. I don’t know if that’s true nowadays. I related to it, because of the people I knew in Oakland at that time, the friends I had.

Then, I was going over to New Jersey where Tommy DeVito has a street named after him because of the play. There’s no street named after me in Oakland. (He chuckles.)

You have a cameo in the film. Can you talk about that?

You mean my Hitchcock moment? That was Erich (Bergen’s) suggestion. We were talking about a scene where he’s watching television and it’s showing (Eastwood’s early TV series) Rawhide, and I thought, ‘Yeah, it could be’.

Then I put it out of my mind. But somebody who handles our television stuff went ahead and (added it). Afterwards, I said, ‘I’ll live with that’.

Rawhide was my first break after years of doing bit parts and unappealing roles.

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How was this experience of making a movie with pop music at the centre of it?

I love films about musicians and in this case, singers. This one was easy because the guys were easy.

I got a standing ovation for actually going to the men’s room when I was at the Broadway show. I thought that was the first time and probably last time that will ever happen.

I had cast Michael (Lomenda, who plays Nick Massi) by that time. Erich, I attribute to Bob For subscriptions +61who 7 5577 Gaudio.

I asked him, ‘Of allcall the people played you, who was the best?’ And he said, ‘Erich’.

How did you cast Vincent Piazza, who plays Tommy DeVito in the film?

I had never seen (his series) Boardwalk Empire, but he came in and was spectacular in the audition. I was worried about Vince, he was starting from scratch, but he fit right in.

In looking back on your experience making this film what can you say about being able to pull it off successfully?

There’s an old saying ‘I’d rather be lucky than 9499 good’. I’ve been very lucky knowing these actors and watching them perform individually in different productions and seeing them altogether.

At the time you go, ‘Okay, this is as good as it’s going to get’.

If I can get a family together like this one, it’s very, very lucky.

But I pay tribute to the screenwriters (Marshall Brickman and Rick Elise). The director is interpretive and the actors are interpretive.

That you can start from zero and make something is always amazing to me. I’m lucky to have this great material.

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By the time I saw him (playing the part on stage) I had seen three (productions of Jersey Boys). There were good guys in all of them, but (this) group came together so well.

His 1,200 performances – that’s experience you can’t buy. I was just lucky. Casting a film is one of the most important things next to the writing. If you cast it properly everything takes place easily.

Otherwise you’re fighting an uphill battle.

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Robby X is one of those people who just light up the room. Beautiful, charming, talented … and super excited about her debut album, Obsession, which will be released in October.

“I wrote and produced the entire album which was an absorbing and uplifting experience,” Robby says.

“I’ve dreamt of doing this for a long time but it’s such a huge undertaking. I’m so lucky that technology now allows me the freedom to create my own music. I was able to set up my own recording studio to write and produce the kind of music I’ve always wanted to make.”

In what can only be described as a dream start for a debut artist, Robby has also signed a deal with Universal Music Australia (UMA), who will be supporting the album in stores and on radio.

“It’s just wonderful that these new songs now have an opportunity to find their way out to a wider audience,” Robby says. “When I think about how it all started, sitting at the piano, feeling that first burst of inspiration, I am very grateful to have the album finished at last, along with the support of a major record label.”

Robby has generously decided to donate royalties from her first single, Never Wanna Let You Go, to the McGrath Foundation.

“The song is all about that ray of hope that shines through tough times when you realise you’re not alone, that someone loves you and they are there for you,” Robby says.

“I’ve been a great admirer of the McGrath Foundation and the very special work they do in supporting women with breast cancer. It just seemed like the right thing to do, to use royalties from the sale of the song to raise money for such a worthy and important cause.”

The making of her debut album has been a labour of love for Robby but it hasn’t always been an easy road.

“There have been times when I’ve thought … ‘this is just too hard and maybe I should throw it in’ but something deep inside kept me coming back to the music. It’s quite a passionate and spiritual experience writing songs. One of my tracks, The Thief is based on the poetry of 13th century philosopher Rumi, another song Close To Me was written after the passing of my Grandpa who was one of my greatest inspirations.”

While Obsession may be her first solo undertaking, Robby is no newcomer to the industry. A graduate of the Conservatorium of Music, she has served her apprenticeship well, recording thousands of voice-overs and jingles for some of Australia’s leading brands.

She has also supported her husband, Lee Kernaghan, as he built a reputation as one of Australia’s most successful country music artists.

“I’ve been working with Lee on his albums for years now, singing and recording backing vocals, co-writing songs, shooting the cover photography for many of his albums and we even had a number one hit with our duet version of Fire.”

Now it is Lee’s turn to support Robby as she makes the transition from back-up singer to headline act.

“Over the years I’ve admired Lee so much because he stays true to himself and his genre of music. When it came time to make my own record I knew I’d have to put my heart out there, take a leap of faith and record the kind of music that had been incubating inside of me, waiting to be born.”

Which is why, despite the fact Robby is married to a country music legend, this album is pure pop.

“I wanted the songs on Obsession to take people on a journey. There are various themes about life and love and some of the songs are quite sexy and sensual. There’s music to seduce to, music to dance to, to drink to or just to chill to,” Robby admits. >>

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“I’ve co-written two tracks, Dirty Mind and Just Another Night with Ciaran Gribbin, a Grammynominated songwriter who wrote the number one hit Celebration for Madonna. I was also lucky enough to collabrate with award-winning songwriter and producer Lindsay Rimes, which was magic.

“I’m feeling a lot of love and gratitude at being able to launch this debut album. I don’t know how it will be received but I’m just thrilled that finally I can release my songs as Robby X.” Which begs the question … where did the ‘X’ come from?

“I’ve always signed my name with a kiss so Lee picked up on that,” she explains. “Last year for Valentine’s Day he gave me my artist name and the domain name as a surprise, and that’s how I became Robby X.” While Lee may have given Robby her stage name, it was the couple’s two boys Jet, 13, and Rock, 12, who gave their mother the impetus to pursue her dreams.

“I used to write and sing at the piano late at night when the kids were asleep and nobody could hear,” Robby explains.

“One night, I noticed something in the corner of my eye and Rock was squatted down in the hallway in his pyjamas just watching me. When he realised I’d seen him he stood up and said ‘Mummy when you sing it makes me so happy’.

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The tears just fell down my face and I had this lightbulb moment that ‘I’ve got to do this’.

“Both of my kids love the music and think it’s really cool that mum’s doing some pop music.”

With the release of the album just weeks away, Robby is feeling a mix of emotions.

“I think in many ways songwriters are alchemists, turning a blank page into something tangible and it’s a very personal thing,” Robby says. “You get the chance to create something that comes from deep inside you and maybe from outside experiences too.

“For me, releasing these new songs for the first time feels a little bit daunting and a little bit amazing all at the same time. It’s like you’ve reared your children and now they are leaving home and you really don’t know how they are going to go out there in the big wide world.

“Making this album has been one of the most gratifying and joyful experiences of my life.

Listening back to the record fills me with a lot of positive feelings and my hope is that when people get to hear it for themselves, this new music will make them feel good too.”

Obsession will be available on iTunes and in store as well as through Robby’s website:

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Cocktails & dreams obby has worked with champion Australian R mixologist Christian Blair to design cocktails, including the Sexy and a Dirty Mind to go with some of the tracks on her album. “ When you write a song it’s like a cocktail of music, lyrics and emotions. The best songs are ones that you not only hear but that you feel,” says Robby. “Music is such a sensual thing, it tantalises all of your senses, so these drinks have been created to add another element.”

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The house of Gucci One of the world’s leading fashion labels, Gucci stays true to its core values of exclusivity, quality and Italian craftsmanship.

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Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini

Words Susan Lang-Lemckert

If necessity is the mother of invention, it could be argued that Florence-born Guccio Gucci – founder of the most successful Italian brand in history, is its very stylish father.

An ambitious man of great vision, Guccio was also inventive and practical, which saw Gucci flourish even through times of hardship, war and scarcity of materials to emerge triumphant as the powerhouse label it remains today.

As a teenager Guccio travelled to London, where he worked as a bellboy at the city’s prestigious Savoy Hotel. It was here that he came to appreciate the refined practicality of English design, which he felt would meld perfectly with the renowned style and workmanship of Italian artisans. While abroad Guccio noticed that affluent travellers particularly favoured Tuscan luggage, and the seeds of a new enterprise were sown.

Returning to Italy, Guccio worked for a leather crafts company before opening a small outlet in Florence, where he sold his own customfashioned luggage alongside exclusive pieces imported from Germany and England.

Burgeoning customer demand – Guccio’s store had become the place for sophisticated clientele to visit while holidaying in Florence – saw expansion of the original workshop and workforce.

Such was the business’s growth that the next generation of Guccis – Guccio’s sons Aldo, Vasco, Ugo and Rodolfo – came on board to help steer it through its next phase of development.

But all was not well at the time. The rise of Facism in Italy meant foreign components were in short supply, so the company began incorporating atypical luxury materials like hemp, linen and jute into its designs. One of these unconventional materials – burnished bamboo, which was used to fashion handles for bags, became synonymous with the brand and still graces contemporary Gucci items.

With an international trade embargo placed on Italy by the League of Nations in 1935, the company diversified into the manufacture of other items like shoes, wallets and belts. And the innovative Gucci Suiter bag, featuring a builtin coathanger, became extremely popular with British military officers stationed in Rome after the war.

The year 1951 saw Gucci introduced to the American market through a small show for department store buyers and the press, and the great interest this generated led to the opening of the first US Gucci store, in New York, just a year later. The inevitable global expansion then continued, seeing Gucci outlets established in major cities including London and Paris.

By the late 1960s, Gucci was selling 84,000 pairs of shoes in the US alone, and was moving into ready-to-wear fashion, later presenting its first collection at Rome’s Alta Moda fashion week and introducing a signature scent – Gucci No. 1.

Along the way, some of Gucci’s creations became celebrities in their own right. There was the Flora silk scarf designed at the personal request of Princess Grace of Monaco, and the inclusion of Gucci loafers in the 1985 ‘Man and the Horse’ exhibition staged at the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute.

Following the exhibition the loafers’ iconic status as a fashion item was formalised when they became a part of the institute’s permanent collection. And then there was The Guinness Book of Records’ official recognition of a pair of distressed Gucci jeans embellished with African beads as the world’s most expensive denim jeans – with a price tag of $3,134 (in 1993’s money).

With continued growth and expansion, Gucci moved from family-run company (albeit a very large one) to corporate giant towards the end of the 20th century. >>

gucci Iconography he very first Gucci symbol depicted a bellboy T – a direct reference to Guccio’s time at the Savoy Hotel in London.

Many of Guccio Gucci’s early clientele were Italian horseriding aristocrats seeking stylish, top-quality riding gear. This gave rise to the brand’s distinctive Horsebit icon.

Equestrian pursuits were also at the heart of the brand’s now-famous green-red-green web stripe design, which was inspired by a traditional saddle girth.

The 1950s saw the design of the Gucci crest featuring an armoured knight holding a suitcase and handbag in place of a sword and shield, together with a ship’s wheel representing entrepreneurial spirit and leadership, and a rose to symbolise beauty and value.

The brand adopted the interlocking double-G logo celebrating Guccio’s initials in the 1960s, and was renowned for the unique ways it was featured – for example, burning the logo into suede.

Gucci’s 2014 equestrian collection features the Horsebit icon and the 1950s crest, and is decorated with the brand’s distinctive greenred-green web stripe.

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Were he able to see the 21st century evolution of the small company he founded with a dream and a vision in 1921, Guccio Gucci would be a proud man indeed.

The label’s unparalleled reputation for style and excellence has been upheld by the strategic choice of personnel for key roles, such as current Creative Director Frida Giannini. Joining Gucci as Handbag Design Director, Frida ascended to the role of Creative Director of Accessories after only two years, and brought a powerful new perspective to the label’s extensive range of bags, shoes, luggage, silks, fine jewellery, watches and eyewear.

Moving up again to become Creative Director of women’s ready-to-wear – while retaining her role as Creative Director of Accessories – Frida soon took on responsibility for Gucci menswear as well, becoming the brand’s overall Creative Director.

Frida’s vision for Gucci has brought a 21st century spirit to the brand, moving it into exciting new realms while maintaining the traditions and achievements of the past.

Recent innovations include the advent of bold architectural and interior environments for the Gucci outlets and the establishment of the Gucci Museo in Florence, which celebrates the evolution of the brand’s iconography.

Frida has also fortified Gucci’s relationship with cinema through a number of avenues including a partnership with The Film Foundation, which was established by Martin Scorsese to preserve motion picture history. Committed to funding the restoration of at least one classic film per year, the foundation already claims Rebel Without a Cause, La Dolce Vita and Once Upon a Time in America among its significant international credits.

And Frida’s astute stewardship of Gucci has itself been the subject of a film, The Director, which premiered at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival.

A documentary spanning 18 months behind the scenes at Gucci, The Director shines a candid light on the brilliant artisan who consistently reinterprets the brand’s iconic designs with her own sense of classic, contemporary style.

In doing so, Frida is writing the next chapters of a wonderful true story that began in Florence nearly 100 years ago. Were he able to see the 21st century evolution of the small company he founded with a dream and a vision in 1921, Guccio Gucci would be a proud man indeed. But probably not surprised.

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gucci timeline 1881 – Guccio Gucci born in Florence.

1901 – Guccio returns from travelling with aspirations to become a luxury luggage manufacturer.

1921 – Guccio opens a leather goods company and small luggage store in his native Florence.

1930s – Gucci experiments with atypical luxury materials like hemp, linen and jute to counter the shortage of foreign supplies during the difficult years of Fascism in Italy.

940s – Gucci’s first bamboo-handled 1 bag is produced – at the time it is simply called The 0633, after its item number.

• Guccio’s son Aldo meets a Scottish tanner who provides the brindled pigskin that will become a hallmark of the brand.

950s – Company begins building a global 1 presence by opening in Milan and New York.

• Guccio’s sons take over the business when their father passes away in 1953.

• Gucci products are cherished by celebrities of the jet set era like Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Sellers and Samuel Beckett.

• Ingrid Bergman is seen carrying a bamboohandled handbag and umbrella in the Roberto Rossellini movie Viaggio in Italia.

960s – Gucci’s bamboo-handled bag 1 is lauded as ‘the new fashion status symbol’ by The New York Times.

• Gucci continues its expansion abroad with stores opening in London, Palm Beach, Paris and Beverly Hills.

970s – Gucci sets its sights on the Far East, 1 opening stores in Tokyo and Hong Kong.

1980s – Gucci stages its first-ever runway show in Florence.

990s – Gucci’s economic and financial 1 performance sees it named ‘European Company of the year 1998’ by the European Business Press Federation.

• Gucci enters into a strategic alliance with Pinault-Printemps-Redoute, transforming itself from a single brand company into a multi-brand luxury group.

2 000s – Gucci continues to focus on its core values: exclusivity, quality, made in Italy, Italian craftsmanship, and fashion authority.

• US Gucci outlets shatter their one-day sales records with takings reaching nearly $4 million in a single day.

010s – Company founds a worldwide 2 e c o -f r i e n d l y p ro g ra m to re d u c e its impact on the environment.

• Launch of Gucci’s first children’s collection.

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Signature style Five top personal stylists share their key looks for spring/summer.

Words henrietta young

It is a common mistake made by many that personal stylists are only for the A-listers; this misconception is preventing many people from achieving their true potential both professionally and personally.

“Stylists offer a great opportunity to get such a service for a reasonably small outlay,” says Brisbane’s leading fashion doyenne, Dianne Cant.

Dianne became a personal stylist 30 years ago while teaching Wardrobe and Style at June Dally Watkins and says her clients now include ‘business men, career women, models, yummy mummies and students starting out with interviews and a new job’.

“My first paying client – a medical student just through uni and working as an intern at The Royal Brisbane – said to me ‘I don't know anything but student dress, and now I am ready for the next level.' To the next level we went. I showed her the formula to a great wardrobe and then how to add her own 'signature' to it.”

Caitlin Harrison has worked in many areas of fashion, from PR to retail, so a career as a stylist was a natural progression.

“I’ve always been interested in what suits different body shapes,” she reveals. “My clients come to me because they want a change – they want to KNOW what clothes work for them, they want to spend less and wear more and they want to feel amazing in the right clothes.”

Who are these clients? According to Caitlin they are ‘Everyday women! They are mums and wives, they work, they don’t have a huge budget, but they want to look and feel fabulous!’

Gold Coast-based personal stylist Katherine Galvin says her interest in fashion dates back to her childhood.

“I was always dressing up in my mother’s heels and I even had a special skirt for dancing when my favourite song came on,” she admits. “I’ve always had a love for fashion so fashion styling was exactly the right ‘fit’ for me.

Former theatre nurse, Sara Hatten-Masterson, has a similar story.

“Spending my days in scrubs I always wore an amazing headscarf and bold lipstick, and talked about clothes all of the time! My colleagues told me that I should take people shopping for a living and although enticed, I didn’t really think this was a service for the everyday person, only for celebrities and the uber rich.”

When Sara delved a little deeper and realised there was a market in Brisbane for this type of service, she completed her training as an image consultant, set up her website, and from there her business has flourished.

“Most importantly, as a personal stylist I save my clients time, money and the disappointment of not being able to find things they love even after they have spent hours shopping,” Sara adds.

“I can see a person differently and provide an honest and unbiased opinion, helping remove the barriers that we all have.” >>

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“Ensure that you are wearing the outfit, and that the outfit is not wearing you. By this I mean that people should see you and exclaim ‘Wow, you look fabulous’ and not ‘Wow, that dress looks fabulous’. True style and what you wear should be an extension of you.”

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My own journey as a freelance personal fashion stylist began in London when I was a fashion writer at Harpers Bazaar UK in my early 20s.

I get immense joy out of helping people discover that they can look fabulous and feel confident no matter what their bodyshape, size or budget is.

This seemed to be a recurring theme among the group when I posed the question – ‘Why are you a Personal Stylist and what is the most satisfying thing about your job?

“It’s the perfect job for me!” Caitlin admits.

“I get to combine my love for clothing and style, with my life-long desire to help people and make them feel good – I just happen to use clothes as the tool to do that.“ Katherine puts it more succinctly.

“I like empowering people to look and feel their best!”

According to Sara, ‘seeing people’s reaction when they look into the mirror or get home with their new items and they realise that they can look and feel amazing and find great items that really show their personality and figure in a way that they are 100 per cent happy with’ is extremely rewarding.

While Dianne’s motivation is also quite simple.

“Styling women who don't understand how wonderful they can look and feel by getting it right.

When a client looks in the store mirror and says 'that is how I want to look, thank you’."

So on to the real question, what makes or breaks an outfit?

My own cardinal rule is ‘the foundations’ – always ensure that your underwear fits perfectly (wear a size larger to avoid pinching), creating a smooth canvas for your clothes to silhouette.

According to Sara ‘a person looks great when their clothes fit well and complement their proportions’.

“Choose one area to highlight,” she advises.

“The face is always a good place to start so wear your best colours close to your face and add a fantastic neckline or accessory to draw attention to this.”

Caitlin believes ‘the accessories, and the finishing touches’ can make an outfit.

“You can just be wearing a simple tee and jeans, but the shoes, the bag, the jewellery, even how you’ve styled your hair and makeup, can take you from playground to dinner party!”

I would like to end with a pertinent quote from Edna Woolman Chase (editor in chief of Vogue magazine from 1914-1952), 'Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess.'

For those individuals who do not possess innate style it may well be worth investing in a personal stylist.

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Dianne Cant

“Spend more money on shoes, bags, belts, scarves, and other accessories, instead of buying more dresses, tops and bottoms.

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Pink Diamonds … they are perfect, pretty, precious and priceless … but they are also extremely rare. So rare, in fact, that these prized gems are entrusted to only the most elite jewellers.

A staggering 90 per cent of the world’s natural Pink Diamonds are sourced from the Argyle Diamond Mine, located in the rugged East Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Since the mine began production in 1985 just one per cent of the 600 million stones produced from Argyle are pink, ranging in colour from pale rose blush to vivid purplish pink, and occasionally striking reds.

This fact becomes ever more poignant when you learn that the mine is estimated to be depleted of its diamond source in just six years.

Given the imminent extinction there has been a noticeable surge of interest in the exclusive Pink

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As one of only a handful of Argyle Select Ateliers around the world, Calleija is recognised for his mesmerising and unrivalled collection of Pink Diamond jewellery.

“Born over billions of years, these incredible diamonds are one of nature’s rarest creations and one of the world’s sublime wonders,” John said.

“These are truly unique heirloom diamonds that you may only ever see once in a lifetime.”

For over two decades, John has taken part in the invitation-only annual Argyle Tender, where

the largest Pink Diamonds are sold to the highest bidders in a secret ballot. However given the limited production left in the Argyle Diamond Mine, there are only 500 Tender Diamonds said to remain.

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Village practice Sanctuary Cove Medical Centre is thriving under new management.

Sanctuary Cove Medical Centre’s new owners, John and Deanne Hummelstad, are bolstering their specialist medical services.

The Hummelstads took the reins in February, drawn to the clinic because of its prime Marine Village location and established clientele.

While continuing to offer general practitioner consultations, the medical centre now offers a range of specialist services in the areas of women’s health, paediatrics, injectables and anti-wrinkle treatments.

“Sanctuary Cove Medical Centre has an established base of loyal clientele, many of whom have been coming here since it opened 15 years ago,” Deanne said.

“In taking over the clinic, it was important for us to continue to provide for these patients while expanding our services.

“That not only adds greater value for regular clients, but will help us in building the customer base.”

Dr Hummelstad said Sanctuary Cove residents were traditionally proactive with their health and the Medical Centre had grown to be a pillar service business within the growing Marine Village.

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“The most rewarding part of owning the clinic is having such strong relationships with patients – you’re working with people on a journey to better health and that is very rewarding,” she said.

Deanne hasn’t always donned the stethoscope, having spent the first decade of her career working in the IT industry in Sydney.

It was after returning to live at Hope Island on the Gold Coast to have a family she decided medicine was her calling.

“My father worked as a haematologist and he was really my inspiration to pursue a career in medicine,” she said.

“After completing my studies I went on to work as a doctor in the Emergency Department of Gold Coast Hospital for six years.

“But it was a fast-paced, in-and-out atmosphere and I wanted to have a more personal and long term relationship with my patients, which drove me to open my own practice.”

The Hummelstads have retained the clinic’s medical staff, many of whom are long-term employees who have established a rapport with patients.

“We’re lucky to have inherited a great team of medical professionals,” Dr Hummelstad said.

“And we’re looking to build our team of staff as we continue to offer more varied services to residents and visitors to Sanctuary Cove.”

Sanctuary Cove Medical Centre is located at Shop 5, Masthead Way, next door to Sanctuary Cove Pharmacy and is easily accessible via golf buggy.

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The right fit Sanctuary Cove has boosted its health offering after a chiropractic clinic secured a space in the precinct’s iconic Jabiru House.

Gold Coast Chiropractic has opened its doors on a 57sqm ground-floor tenancy in the distinctive two-level Jabiru House building, which sits at the entrance to The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove.

The clinic offers a suite of medical services including chiropractic, naturopathy and massage therapy and is headed by entrepreneur Sharon Taylor.

Sharon, who hails from the UK and has a passion for health, identified a niche market for specialist chiropractic services in The Marine Village.

“Sanctuary Cove is an active community – for instance golfing is a big part of the lifestyle here – so the demographic is a great fit for us,” she said.

“There wasn’t a chiropractor operating within Sanctuary Cove but there is a range of medical tenants that our clinic can complement.

“Our location, which is on the ground floor of Jabiru House and fronts the car park, allows

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visitors to come in and out with ease – there are no stairs to contend with which is important for clients who may have difficulty with mobility.”

To build its local clientele, Gold Coast Chiropractic is offering Sanctuary Cove residents a discount on their medical services of up to 10 per cent.

“Depending on the consultation, we’re offering discounts of between five and 10 per cent to locals,” Sharon said.

“We’re in the middle of a thriving, established community and the nearest chiropractor is in Hope Island, so there is a gap in the local market we are looking to fill.”

Gold Coast Chiropractic employs chiropractor Mark Alan Miller, who owned and operated several chiropractic clinics in the USA before moving to Australia last year.

Naturopath Ashley Lee is also available, as well as several medical contractors, including massage therapists.

“We want people to view us as a holistic chiropractic health business that complements a range of medical services in The Marine Village,” Sharon said.

The business joins a line-up of medical tenants in The Marine Village including Sanctuary Cove Medical Centre, Sanctuary Cove Dental, Sanctuary Cove Optical, and Sanctuary Cove Pharmacy.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove General Manager of Sales John Hughes said the arrival of the clinic had provided more choice and convenience for residents.

“The clinic represents further diversification of the commercial mix in The Marine Village, ensuring we’re offering the widest suite of services possible,” he said.

“It is a welcome addition to Sanctuary Cove’s established health and wellbeing cohort which includes general medical as well as specialist services.”

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Pack your manners Etiquette expert, Patsy Rowe, shares some top travel tips.

Who doesn’t love a holiday? To help make yours a hassle-free one, here are a few points to remember: check your passport is valid and note that some countries still require visas (in fact, some even require a different photo size which is a nuisance as it prevents you from using your passport photo). Processing can sometimes be drawn out so start early. Be sure to take extra photos with you and put printed copies of your passport in your luggage in case you lose yours.

(The idea is not to keep these in the same place as the passport!)

Hotels can be relied upon to supply hair dryers so unless you’re contemplating a walking safari in Africa or dog sledding across Antarctica you can leave yours at home. (Mind you, it would be challenging to find electricity in either of these locations.) Incidentally, it is extremely bad manners to pinch the hotel gown … just ask at the desk and they’ll charge one to your room.

When booking don’t feel embarrassed to ask for details of accommodation in your hotel: you

may be shocked to find you’re booked into an un-airconditioned room on the seventh floor of a building with no elevator. The stairs may be a great work out for the calves but they are not such fun if you’re schlepping a 20 kilo suitcase, carry-on and a bulging-at-the-seams handbag.

As for suitcases … I read where tying a coloured ribbon for easy identification was the go, but I tried this and when I got to the carousel I couldn’t remember what colour I’d used!

Since carry-on luggage seldom leaves your sight, being able to identify it isn’t that important but weight is. If it’s too heavy to lift up into the overhead locker (and get it down every time you want something during the flight) you may need to jam it between your feet for the duration of the trip. It would be courteous to position it so that other passengers don’t trip as they climb over you.

Don’t stint on clothes if you’re going on a cruise. Dress in the dining room varies from semiformal to smart-casual. Most cruise lines have a black-tie night every week so pack something

glamorous and make sure your partner puts in either a lounge or dinner suit. If you don’t fancy getting dressed up, all the ships offer casual dining either indoors or al fresco on the deck, however, it can get breezy so pack a pashmina or light cardigan.

Leaving the ship for day tours can be trying if there are long queues for taxis and buses.

Queue jumping is very poor form, as is pushing and shoving to get the best seat on the bus.

Tossing your hat on to a seat and yelling: ‘I bags the window seat!’ will draw unwanted attention and make you appear selfish and mean-spirited.

You’ll see these people back on the ship and they’ll remember you!

Tipping is expected in some countries. A good guide is 10-15 per cent. Get into the habit of carrying smaller notes with you at all times. It is not acceptable to tip with a $50 note and ask for change.

Hopefully these tips will come in handy next time you head off for a break. Bon voyage.

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Beauty spot Rimmel’s Colour Rush Lip and Nail Collection by Rita Ora includes a

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Royal Apothic’s emulsifying Bubble Cream has a rich, luxurious formula

that leaves the skin indulgently fragrant and silky smooth.

A gentle pink French clay walnut polish blended into a rich raspberry fruit mousse,

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the delicate skin of the hands.

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Essentially Australia’s exclusive Rose Myrtle essential oil offers a

fresh, uplifting aroma to generate a feeling of positivity and well-being.

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The Nail Lab’s ‘Eva’ nail polish was inspired by the 1950s female ambassador used in the McGrath Foundation’s Curve Lurve initiative. $10 from the sale of every bottle goes to the Foundation.

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Roberto Cavalli Exotica – this limited edition fragrance glo minerals Shimmer Brick offers

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see & be seen

Ken & Helen McCarthy with Helen & John Glennie

Helen Swain & Anita Taylor

Keith & Grace Allardice

Rena Indermaur with Carmel & Ian Cameron Kay & Lou Cordony

Peter & Carol Heal

WINE & DINE

Nathan & Zoe Lister

Where: Jabiru Restaurant, Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club When: 17 July What: The Cove magazine proudly presented the McWilliam’s Family Wines Degusation Dinner hosted by Craig Stephenson and Brian Collins from the iconic McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Winery in the Hunter Valley. Guests enjoyed a delicious five-course dinner thoughtfully matched with Champagne Taittinger and a selection of the finest McWilliam’s wines from around Australia.

Sharyn McCulloch & Maree Skinner

Meryl & Peter Ashworth

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The wait is over. The most exhilarating, aggressive and powerful BMW M duo have arrived. All hail the all new BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 CoupĂŠ, two formidable Ultimate Driving Machines that are built to dominate the road and track. Under the hood they feature a new high-revving, in-line six-cylinder engine with BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology that generates 317kW of power, 550Nm of torque and an undeniable defiance of gravity that is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. The M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic will ensure lightning quick gear shifts and uninterrupted acceleration. While the Active M Differential delivers maximum power to the road, the lightweight carbon fibre roof and drive shaft help lower the centre of gravity, creating unrivalled agility. It is time to be completely at one with the machine. Visit Bruce Lynton for more information.

Bruce Lynton 82-84 Nerang Street, Southport. Ph (07) 5557 7999. bmwsales@brucelynton.com www.brucelynton.bmw.com.au

see & be seen

Hannah & Lenny with Harley Lo Christopher & Yvonne Marsden with Rhonda & Tom Oxnam

Maranda Wang & Ben Zhang

Ivan & Vivian Tan with Wilbur Tong

Rebecca, Siegfried & Helen Zhao

Patrick Boutillier & Mr C H Chen

from baselworld to brisbane

Ashley Chang, Jimmy Tsai & Lenny Zhang Lynn Hu & Eric Kerola

Where: The Hour Glass, Brisbane When: 1 August What: Guests were invited to an exclusive champagne reception at The Hour Glass in Edward Street, Brisbane where they enjoyed a special presentation of Rolex watches. The new Cellini Collection, which includes both a men’s and women’s range, was first showcased at Baselworld 2014, and those in attendance we enthralled by the elegant timepieces.

Eva Kung with Kristin & Kendrick Chan

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see & be seen

Holly & Ashleigh Clark Melinda Butterfield with Tamer Abasiry & Shawne Goodison

Federico Molteni & Clare E. Urwin

Margaret Hill & Trish Threlkeld

Juliana Newman with Sharen Kenny & Anna Stokes

Sam & Rachel Thaiday

Kirsten Morrison & Chloe Cumming

Margaret Hayez & Carol McFarlane

Colleen Moule & Annette McKenzie

Amelia Sprenger & Breeanna Shaw

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Aunard & Beate de Camp

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Where: MaxMara Brisbane When: 20 August What: MaxMara welcomed a fashion-forward guest list to the launch of its flagship Brisbane store. The stylish event showcased the stunning new two-level boutique in the fashionable Edward Street precinct. Those in attendance also enjoyed an exclusive preview of the luxury Italian label’s latest Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection.

see & be seen

Angela & Christie Nicolaides Premier Campbell Newman & Robin Bailey

Ash Daniec & Jack Sullivan

Paul Hunt & Josh Holt

Deanne Mayocchi & George Wu

Pia du Pridal & Sacha Drake

Kimberly Gardner & Joshua Jones Georgie Lewis & Lindsay Bennett

Jenna Clarke & Glynis Traill-Nash

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Where: Brisbane City Hall When: 24-29 August What: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane showcases the very best local, national and emerging fashion designers and retailers. Staged annually to coincide with the arrival of the Spring/ Summer collections in store, this year’s event attracted a stylish audience of fashion lovers, media and industry insiders to the home of the Festival, Brisbane’s iconic City Hall.

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see & be seen

Nigel & Sue Hollis

Brian Silvester, Amanda Alfieri, Anthony Callea, Githa Silvester, Max Alfieri & Pichet

Suzanne Tuck & Ronnie Owens

Clare & Wayne Kirby

John Hughes, Cr Donna Gates & Carol Hughes

John Playel & Pamela Wardle

Russell & Geordie Cummins

an italian welcome Where: Ioesco CafĂŠ Cucina bar, Sanctuary Cove When: 2 September What: A glamourous, black-tie event was held to officially welcome luxury Italian accessories brand, Michelangelo, to Sanctuary Cove. Hosted by Michelangelo Australia Director Githa Silvester, and featuring a colourful display of bags, wallets and accessories, the evening also included a special guest performance by Aria Award-winning singer Anthony Callea.

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Experience the style of a Room81 Melbourne Cup luncheon event. Enjoy Chef de Cuisine Sam Moore’s specially designed 3-course menu together with a premium beverage package. A live band will provide entertainment during the luncheon with our resident DJ kicking off the after party from 4pm. Special events will feature during the luncheon including sweepstakes, best dressed prizes and raffle draws. Discover a new palate with social eating, be amongst friends at Room81.

Tuesday 4th November - 12noon $175 per person. Bookings essential.

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Melbourne Cup Seafood Buffet Tuesday 4th Nov 2014, from 12 noon – 3pm Enjoy Marriott’s extensive buffet selection of fresh and locally sourced seafood, European and Asian inspired dishes, artisan antipasto and decadent desserts as you watch the race that stops the nation on Cup Day! Includes a welcome glass of Jansz Sparkling wine on arrival as well as sweepstakes and a live telecast of the race.

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It’s time to celebrate the race that stops the nation and Chill are doing it in true style. The day features 3 courses plus a glass of champagne on arrival for $79pp and includes all the races on 2 large screens, a local TAB for all your betting requirements and prizes for the best man’s tie and best ladies hat!

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Best Reviewed Restaurant Palazzo Versace’s Vanitas Restaurant is the talk of the town with a new chef, new menu and recently voted the best reviewed restaurant by the Gold Coast Bulletin.

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Homegrown Tea

By Cassie Liversidge Homegrown Tea shows you how to grow your own tea. It includes an illustrated guide to making fresh and dried teabags as well as sample drinks made from well-known plants such as mint and sage. RRP $29.99

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Simply Sweet

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Simply Sweet includes simple step-by-step recipes for cakes, brownies, slices and puddings and is the perfect go-to dessert book for busy parents who haven’t the time to spend hours in the kitchen. RRP $35

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Ahead of the game Pheasant, deer, guinea fowl, beef … dry aged meats are offering diners new and impressive flavour options.

Words tony harper

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My mother – always an inquisitive soul where food is concerned – likes to tell the tale of our first pheasant, eaten when we lived in Scotland in my very early years. It had been hung (for how long exactly we never discovered) until the feathers began to fall, guts intact, ‘like meat crossed with blue cheese’. It wasn’t a hit.

But times have changed.

85 per cent humidity, with good airflow and light) for weeks, letting enzymes break down the sinew and fat, adding – as it goes – a distinctive flavour to the meat. Moisture disappears and the texture of the meat shifts, and all sorts of moulds grow on the extremity, adding funk and complexity. I love the stuff.

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Only two weeks ago I had a plate of pheasant at the Alliance Hotel in Brisbane. It was terrific, but a far cry from the sort of ultra-game that came with the bird of my youth. The rules governing how we handle meat in Australia is as clinical as it is obsessive, with the net result being sound, safe and rather soulless.

If you think about pheasant meat, it is a bit too lean to meet the allure of chicken and a bit too lacking in flavour to match venison, goat, quail or squab. So Australian chefs using the meat need to make the most of the rest of the dish to add some impact. Hanging? … If only.

Which sort of moves me forward some twenty odd years after Scotland to when I worked on a shearing team in far north-west Queensland, based out of McKinlay – a town most famous for its pub’s role as the Walkabout Creek Hotel in Crocodile Dundee.

Every few days we’d bang a wether (castrated male) on the head and hang him in the meat safe (skin on but guts out), pulling legs and fillets from the carcass as required. McKinlay is hot in the summer, easily hitting 40 degrees as often as not.

But the meat safe kept the maggots away, and it was dry heat, so aside from enzymatic breakdown I don’t reckon there was much going on to worry us. I can’t say the meat tasted great, but truth be told our camp-cook could curdle a tin of baked beans. These days I reckon I could make a serious feast of three-day, heat-aged wether.

The point hasn’t been lost on butchers.

Dry aged beef has become something of a darling for serious steak restaurants and our best butchers, despite the fact that it’s an old technique. It’s a relatively simple procedure that involves hanging or rack-ageing beef cuts in a controlled environment (near-freezing and around

dry aged steaks; their entrances make shrines of the hanging sections of beef. You can pay a goodly sum for a dry aged steak, but when you take into account shrinkage, time, expertise and the pedigree of the initial material it is small change.

But there’s no need to travel outside Queensland to eat dry aged beef (even if the Rockpool Bar and Grill experience is worth a bit of effort). Moo Moo (both Brisbane and Gold Coast) has a couple on offer and the Regatta’s Boatshed restaurant makes a feature (visually and on the menu) of dry ageing.

David Pugh, chef and owner of Restaurant Two, once cooked a guinea fowl that has stuck in my memory like glue. He’s an accomplished chef, but that particular dish was the best thing he’s ever done that I’ve had the pleasure to taste.

Chef Pugh had aged the birds in the coldroom.

I can’t rightly recall for how long, if they were dressed or intact with feathers and guts; or if he took many precautions. But boy … I’ve never had guinea fowl that has come close.

There was a time when I had a flock of close to thirty guinea fowl, so they were on the home menu reasonably often. It’s an easier bird than pheasant when it comes to creating an interesting dish, but it’s not naturally imbued with a great deal of interest and complexity.

So, it’s all about the enzymes!

Last weekend I came home from the Granite Belt with a deer (or, more correctly, a third of a deer … I went with friends).

The meat comes from a wild animal – and a male at that – so it’s already quite gamy, but my plan is to make it more so. I’ll tail a cut (probably the rib fillet) and I’ll try a little dry ageing of my own. If I survive, I’ll write about the results: wish me luck!

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Researching recipes Strawberry Ice Cream Serves 4

Ingredients 3 cups (375g) frozen strawberries 1/4 cup (50g) caster sugar 1 cup (250ml) thickened cream Method 1. Place the strawberries and sugar into a food processor and puree until smooth.

2. Add the cream, and blend until combined.

3. Pour evenly into four ramekins and freeze for at least 2 hours or until set.

4. Serve with a dollop of freshly whip ped cream and a sweet juicy strawberr y.

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Fig Bars

Makes 5 Ingredients 1 cup (180g) Medjool Da tes, pitted and chopped 2/3 cup (100g) dried figs , chopped 2/3 cup (100g) raw alm onds, chopped 2/3 cup (100g) dried apr icots, chopped

Peanut Butter Balls

Makes 12 Ingredients 1 tbls (25g) organic pea nut butter 1⁄2 cup (140g) Medjool Dates, pitted and choppe d 2 tbls (15g) raw cacao powder 1⁄2 cup (85g) raw peanut s, roughly chopped and toasted

Method 1. P lace all the ingredien ts into a blender or foo d processor and process until com bined.

2. Add a teaspoon of wa ter if needed.

3. Line a loaf tray with wa x paper.

4. Spoon the mix ture into the tray and press out evenly.

5. P lace in the fridge for 2 hours before removi ng and slicing into bars.

6. Store in an airtight con

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tainer in the fridge or free

zer.

Method 1. Place all the ingredien ts into the bowl of a foo d processor and pulse unt il well combined.

2. With wet hands, roll teaspoons of mix ture into balls.

3. Place in an airtight con tainer and refrigerate for 2 hours before ser ving.

Glazed Salmon

Serves 6

Ingredients le) syrup 1/4 cup (60ml) rice malt (or pure map 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup (60ml) balsamic vinegar 6 (180g) salmon fillets Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. paper.

2. Line a baking tray with baking the syrup, garlic bine com , 3. In a small saucepan a low heat over stir and ar and balsamic vineg hot. until the mixture is ing and set the 4. Pour half into a small bowl for bast ing. serv for e asid remaining mixture side down on at the salmon dry and place skin 5. P the prepared tray.

6. Brush with the syrup mixture.

7. Bake for 10 minutes. ure and bake rush salmon again with syrup mixt 8. B tes. for another 5 minu the fish flakes 9. Continue basting and baking until tes. easily, about 20 minu onto serving 10. Once cooked, place the fillets rved syrup rese with top plates, season and tasty e thes with e mixture then serv sugar snaps.

Spicy Sugar Snaps Serves 6 Ingredients olive oil 2 tablespoons (40ml) chilli infused 200g sugar snap peas

Method medium high heat, add the oil.

1. Use a nonstick frying pan over in the peas with a few red 2. Heat for just a minute and toss chilli chunks (optional).

3. Sauté for 3 minutes and serve.

Miracle Juice Serves 1

Ingredients 1 beetroot 1 carrot 1 apple

Method 1. Using a juicer, add the beetroot, then the carrot and finish with the apple.

2. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

NB. D on’t disc ard the beau tiful fibre that remains. It’s delicious added to spag hetti bolognaise, meatloaf, rissoles and stews, veggie smuggling at its all time best !

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The new Nineteen Sanctuary Cove’s Café Nineteen has undergone a stylish revamp.

Now under the ownership of seasoned restaurateur Glenys Pitkin, the new look Café Nineteen, in the heart of The Marine Village, embraces the Coast’s emerging café culture, with a fresh fit-out and furniture giving the much-loved establishment a breath of fresh air.

“I’ve always loved entertaining people, it’s one of my passions and I think that really shines through in Café Nineteen,” Glenys said. “I really enjoy the challenge of running a business and seeing something thrive.

“I’ve been a long term Sanctuary Cove resident and I love café hopping in The Marine Village, so naturally I jumped at the opportunity to take Café Nineteen to the next level.”

Glenys, who also works as a real estate agent in the area, has returned to The Marine Village retail precinct, having owned another nearby establishment – Café St Tropez – until 2004.

“In taking the reins at Café Nineteen, I was working with an already established and well-liked venue, so my attention was focused on building on the business, giving it a fresh look and making some tweaks to improve the dining experience.

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“The café’s original owner is an avid golfer, hence the name Nineteen after the rest break surrounding the nineteenth hole.”

Staying true to its namesake, Café Nineteen offers patrons a relaxing dining experience with a large outdoor area surrounded by greenery and an air-conditioned indoor dining room with light, contemporary décor.

As well as regular breakfast and lunch services, Café Nineteen now opens for evening trade, serving dinner until 7pm on weekends.

“There is very little on offer for those who want an early, relaxed dinner at a reasonable price,” Glenys said.

“Our weekend evening trade will cater to casual diners looking to enjoy a light meal.”

The menu too has received some attention, with gluten free desserts now available and different produce introduced for fresher, tastier meals.

“We have a range of light and healthy options for mid-week lunching, including our salads which are made fresh daily,” Glenys said.

Other new options include a breakfast pizza and pulled pork rolls, BBQ ribs and burgers.

Not underestimating the importance of a good brew – particularly to the growing workforce in The Village – Café Nineteen serves Veneziano coffee, a brand that sources and roasts a range of blends made from globally sourced beans.

“Coffee is serious business, and in the café world it can make or break you,” Glenys said.

With the revised menu and range of improvements, Glenys hopes the new Café Nineteen will remain a favourite among locals.

“Nearly half our trade is local, and they’re the ones who have been around and tried the competition,” she said. “To see customers frequently returning is very comforting and tells us we’re ticking the right boxes.”

The new-look Café Nineteen also caters for events, including birthday celebrations and small casual weddings, and will design a menu with the client to suit their requirements.

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Chef’s choice 11 October

Brisbane’s Dîner en Blanc Dîner en Blanc is an exclusively chic, white ‘popup’ secret affair, which promises an unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty and magic.

The spontaneous and fun-filled dining event takes place in a spectacular undisclosed public space whose location is only revealed upon arrival.

Last year’s dinner saw more than 2,000 guests enjoy a picnic along the picturesque banks of the Brisbane River at Portside.

“Dîner en Blanc is a highlight of Brisbane’s food and culture calendar and spaces on the guest list fill incredibly quickly, so people should not hesitate to jump online and register,” said Brisbane Dîner en Blanc organiser Amy Grey.

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Pink peeler The Universal Peeler from Victorinox sits comfortably in the hand as it glides effortlessly through the skin of a soft tomato or a tough potato.

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Brot’s bread Herman Brot’s new Low Carb Bread ™ is now available on the Gold Coast and in Northern NSW. Tested by the Sydney University Glycemic Index Research Service (SUGIRS) the bread has just five grams of carbohydrates per 100g, with a GI rating of only 24 and a Glycemic load of 1.

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Tailored taste Created by celebrity Indian chef and author, Anjum Anand, The Spice Tailor range of sauces is available in eight delicious flavours.

Best of all, dishes are ready in minutes – which means no more waiting for hours to get the perfect restaurant quality curry taste.

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Sweet scales These cute miniature kitchen scales are perfect for kids to use while helping in the kitchen.

Available in pink and red.

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Oktoberfest Brisbane

Bringing together fun, food and culture over two weekends in October, Oktoberfest Brisbane transforms the heart of the city into an authentic German town festival.

Staged at the Brisbane Showgrounds, this iconic German Festival is perfect for an after-work meet-up, leisurely family Sunday or an entertaining evening with friends.

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A pop of pink Tony Harper uncovers the story behind pink champagne.

pommery champagne Pommery Brut Rosé NV The most romantic of the Pommery wines, this fine and fruity champagne is distinguished by its very subtle rosé character which is supple and finely robust with an appealing freshness and liveliness. RRP $79.99.

Stockists: All Coles outlets (Vintage Cellars, First Choice & Liquor Land) and selected independent bottle shops.

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What is it about pink champagne, with that tiny bit of colour, that makes the wine more celebratory, more feminine, and convinces us to pay half as much again for a bottle?

Perhaps it’s the rarity. Perhaps it’s that strange affinity that an undefined percentage of the female (and no doubt some of the male) population seem to have with the colour pink, and perhaps it’s merely the strength of ‘brand champagne’ and the remarkable PR job it has done for the past century or so.

Oddly enough rosé champagne has always been – in terms of importance for the producers

Champagne of course) with only a handful of the more serious rosé champagne makers taking on the task themselves.

Only a small handful choose the laborious route of using skin contact. Not that one process is necessarily better than the other; just different.

Let’s take Bollinger. It’s an exceedingly qualityconscious, traditional champagne house that takes no shortcuts. It has produced a vintage rosé for a long time, but a few years ago it began making a non-vintage rosé based on the exact same white blend as the Bollinger Special Cuvee, but coloured with a dash of red wine.

– an ‘also-ran’. There are a few houses, like Billecart-Salmon and Laurent-Perrier, that are understood to make really good rosé. But for most houses it’s a small part of the production … with a hefty price tag that we seem strangely willing to pay.

Can we tell the difference? In a dark room, most of us, tasting the produce of most houses (white against pink) would struggle, myself included. But champagne goes way beyond mundane practicalities; we are drinking a story and buying the prestige that goes with that story.

Let’s delve into it for a moment …

Making white wine – still or sparkling – means taking the juice of the grapes away from the skins quickly. And because the colour pigment for all but a tiny few grape varieties are contained in the skins, you can make white wine from black or white grapes. In champagne, where three grapes are used, two of them (pinot noir and pinot meunier) are black. To make red (or pink) wine, you need to have the skins of black grapes involved somewhere along the line.

Most rosé (pink) wines rely on a small period of skin contact before or at the very start of fermentation. It’s enough to drag a little colour from the skins into the wine without including too much tannin and aggression into the mix.

But for almost all rosé champagnes the story is different.

France has a blanket rule that rosé wines can only be made using a period of skin contact … except if you are making champagne. This lone exception allows producers to splash a little red wine into a white to produce a pink; go figure. And this far simpler method is the one followed by the majority of champagne houses. And most of those buy the red wine (made within the boundaries of

It’s uncanny (and possibly thanks to the power of suggestion) but that small change makes for a totally different wine – and a totally different price. It still has the trademark Bollinger aromas of grilled nuts, candied fruits and brioche, but there’s a discernible ‘pinkness’ – soft strawberries, cochineal and cherry – and a hint of tannin. It’s a subtle rosé.

At the opposite end of the spectrum is the rosé from a small, fastidious house called LarmandierBernier. Every champagne it makes is quite unique and exceedingly expressive, but none more so than its rosé.

Made from old-vine pinot noir from their Vertus vineyards, it’s deeply coloured, powerful, sinewy and even a little tannic – a far cry from the pale salmon, delicate things that tend to be favoured by champagne drinkers.

Larmandier-Bernier is a chardonnay specialist, but not a drop of chardonnay makes the rosé: it is 100 per cent pinot noir that sees two to three days of maceration with the skins before fermentation with wild yeasts. It is extreme champagne – extreme wine – that begs for red meat and game: more like zesty red burgundy with bubbles than mild-mannered champagne with a lick of colour.

It’s probably the most bombastic rosé in all of Champagne, and many different styles exist between Larmandier-Bernier’s extreme and Bollinger’s subtler affair. And there are some that make Bollinger seem quite brash. But the addition of a splash of colour adds more than just visual appeal and hint of red fruits. It also brings structure and strength, making them wines that are as comfortable on the dinner table – with salmon, poultry or even red meats – as they are as an aperitif.

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at the wheel

Dynamic duo Two of the most desirable luxury convertibles have visited the Cove’s garage, but Chris Nixon finds the Bentley Continental GTC V8 and Jaguar F-Type are very different cars for very different purposes.

Bentley Continental V8 GTC The name Bentley, one of the oldest in the car world, implies a superiority few car makes can match. You know the Continental GTC V8 is going to be a grand car even before the key is turned.

Except to turn a key would be old-hat. The Continental has a big button printed with the word START, enhancing the sense of occasion.

This is our chance to test an example of the Continental range with the recently-introduced V8 engine now complementing the familiar W-shaped 12-cylinder.

It’s also our first experience of the GTC convertible. Cote d’Azur, here we come. Well, perhaps the Cote d’Or will have to do ...

I once saw a man spontaneously buy a powder-blue GTC with cream leather as a birthday gift for his wife. I’ve wanted to find out what one was like ever since.

Sublime.

It’s handsome, for a start, in a bulky sort of way. But the impression of size diminishes the more you drive.

Inside is pure Bentley. Superb leather and carpeting, oodles of chrome around the instruments and the traditional bulls-eye air vents with organ-stop controls. Trim finishes include the choice of wood, aluminium or hi-tech carbonfibre.

The Bentley motif appears on the steering wheel, pedals and door plates and is projected in the puddle lights shining under the side mirrors.

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The front seats are large and superbly comfortable. In the rear are two individual posies sunk deep in the bench; very cosy. If you want to spend the money, the entire interior finish can be personalised to your individual preference.

The four-layer folding fabric roof insulates noise almost as completely as the fix-roof coupe.

So far, what’s in the box matches the specifications of the W12-engined big sibling.

The V8 makes a significant difference.

For starters, the list price of $407,000 is $42,000 less than the W12 GTC. The twin-turbo, Audi-derived 4.0 litre V8 might be less powerful at 375 kW, but it is also slightly lighter and this is surprisingly noticeable from behind the wheel.

The lovely-sounding V8 certainly feels more agile, though never let it be said the GTC is a sports car; it’s a fast luxury tourer. Almost 2.5 tonnes of high-powered comfort won’t dart around bends like a Mini.

It helps that the GTC has air suspension and full-time all-wheel drive, though. The air springs give a well-cushioned ride and AWD ensures secure road grip, especially on wet surfaces.

Connected through a new eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, the engine drives the GTC V8 from rest to 100 kmh in a claimed 5.0 seconds – an impressive feat considering the static intertia of all that weight – and on to 301 kmh.

While the standard GTC V8 is wonderful, don’t think you’ll escape without spending more than the price on the windscreen. The standard specification is unlikely to include everything you think you want.

Our test car came loaded with $60,000 worth of optional extras and even then I doubt the list reached the bottom of the goodie sack.

You know the Continental GTC V8 is going to be a grand car even before the key is turned.

The costs are never a surprise at this end of the market: special paintwork $8600, cross-stitched upholstery $7000, space-saver spare wheel $1300, Mulliner sports appearance enhancement pack $24,500 and a convenience pack including rear-view camera and adaptive cruise control, $7700. The last item is disappointing – cameras come free on sub-$20,000 hatchbacks.

But we’re being picky. If you’ve got it, flaunt it, and the Bentley Continental GTC V8 is magnificent. >>

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JAGUAR F-TYPE Few cars have faced more expectations than the F-Type, which reached our shores last year. It was as though all the other excellent Jaguar sports cars since the fabulous 60s E-Type hadn’t counted – F-Type was to be the E-Type’s true successor.

That’s a tall order in the 21st century, when technology has made all cars more equal. There may never be another car as glamorously original as the E-Type, a car perfectly suited to its swinging era, but the F-Type is unquestionably a fine and distinctive sports car.

Against rivals from Porsche, BMW or Mercedes-Benz – there aren’t really any others in this segment – the Jaguar looks most like you’d want a sports car to look, low and slinky and with great proportions and fine details such as its exquisite tail.

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It’s available in two versions with a supercharged V6 engine and one with a supercharged V8, priced at $138,645, $171,045 and $201,945. Since our test of the mid-range V6S roadster, Jaguar has released a coupe with lower prices for the V6s and higher for the V8 and – if it were possible – even prettier looks.

Being a true sports car, the F-Type has been designed with performance as the priority, which results in some things also having lower priority.

The F-Type’s shortcoming is a lack of boot space, at least when an optional spare wheel is fitted.

I should explain: it’s customary these days for many new cars to be sold without a spare, to save money, weight and space. Should the buyer require one, it’s an optional extra – extra cost and extra space. The Jag’s wheel is huge and parks

right in the middle of the boot – there seems to be no well or recess in the floor – so you can’t do much more than stuff loose shoes or jackets or maybe a grocery bag around the sides.

No luggage room for a bag in the boot or the cabin if you want to travel with a spare. I would take my chances, given the low odds of getting a puncture these days, and rely on the free roadside assistance included in the ownership package.

But let’s not worry about unimportant things and get out on the road.

I’ve only driven the 3.0V6S with 280 kilo Watts of power, which by many other accounts is a good compromise between performance and price. The ‘base’ V6 has 250 kW and the V8 364 kW. Performance is certainly strong – 0-100 kmh acceleration takes a claimed 4.9 seconds – but in

Being a true sports car, the F-Type has been designed with performance as the priority.

a sports car like the F-Type it’s less about raw power than the total package, how it steers, turns, rides and stops.

On all points, the Jaguar F-Type scores well, although the ride comfort drops off somewhat when you leave the highway for less-smooth back roads.

Acceleration and rolling throttle response is more than most drivers will ever want. The supercharger, which does exactly like it sounds it would, guarantees an instant shove in the back.

The Jag’s point of difference is a loud and wonderful exhaust sound when the throttle is floored. It’s enjoyable enough at the best of times, but with something called an Active Sports Exhaust (optional on the base V6, standard on other models) it’s pure theatre.

Baffles in the exhaust system open at a certain point to release, literally, full noise through a pair of trumpetshaped tailpipes. Enjoyable, yes, but I felt self-conscious every time this happened and questioned the need to have noise-on-demand just for its own sake.

Inside the cabin is everything one expects of a Jaguar – premium materials on all surfaces, classy design and impeccable finish. More space for small items like phone, wallet and water bottle would be welcome.

As it’s a sports car, you’ll want to drive with the roof down, especially on a summer night, but should you feel the need for shelter the fabric top rises into place in just 12 seconds while travelling at up to 50 kmh.

Purists will spend much time debating whether an F-Type convertible is better than a Porsche Boxster.

Each has the same goal of being a true sports car worthy of their famous badges. How you get there is what matters and for those who value style as well as ability, the Jaguar is hard to pass.

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on the water

Cruising into the Cove Leigh-Smith Cruiser Sales has moved into new premises at Sanctuary Cove.

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A Marine Village base was too good to pass up for Gold Coast boating identities Dean and Ryan Leigh-Smith, who have relocated their long-established luxury marine brokerage to Sanctuary Cove.

Leigh-Smith Cruiser Sales has moved into its new premises on Quay Street and is also occupying three 40 metre berths in the marina.

The move comes after 16 years at Gold Coast City Marina at Coomera where the Leigh-Smiths had operated the shipyard, marina and sales operation founded by their family in 1964.

The brothers have decided to concentrate on new luxury boat sales, ranging from $750,000 to multi-million dollar watercraft as well as

Dean said the location was also convenient and attractive for their interstate and overseas clients.

“They can stay at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, dine out and shop in The Marine Village,” he said.

“It’s the perfect sales environment in this respect – both in terms of lifestyle and convenience.

“And for us and our staff, it’s also a great place to work.”

The brokerage opened in July and currently has 15 luxury vessels moored in its marina space.

As founders of the Gold Coast Marine Expo, the Leigh-Smiths are now looking at establishing

boat brokerage, and have located their sales operation in Sanctuary Cove to better reach their target market.

Dealer principal Dean Leigh-Smith said Sanctuary Cove’s status as an iconic boating lifestyle destination had sealed the decision to open in The Marine Village.

“It’s the best possible location for us when it comes to servicing clients,” he said.

“At a shipyard you can only get people onsite by advertising whereas Sanctuary Cove’s Marine Village and marina benefit from consistent foot traffic.

“The fit was just right for us, with high wealth individuals and a strong boatie contingent delivering us an immediate catchment of clientele.

“The success of the annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) demonstrates to us that this is the place to be if you’re in boating.”

boating lifestyle events at Sanctuary Cove to complement SCIBS. Leigh-Smith Cruiser Sales was a founding exhibitor at SCIBS 26 years ago and has been at the Show each year since.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove General Manager of Sales John Hughes said the Leigh-Smiths’ decision to move into The Marine Village was a coup for the precinct.

“It further strengthens Sanctuary Cove’s reputation as a luxury boating hub and adds yet another dimension to our tenancy line-up in the village,” he said.

“Ultimately it gives our residents and visitors a richer experience.”

Located on the waterfront, The Marine Village is the commercial, retail and dining hub of Sanctuary Cove and has more than 80 tenancies.

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well travelled

The traveller Ange Anderson Nova 106.9 Breakfast Newsreader Which city/country is your most travelled to destination?

When I’m not on Brisbane radio I’m dreaming of being on a beach in Hawaii. I try to visit Waikiki once a year for its stunning beaches, awesome shopping, scenic hikes and laid back nightclubs – what more could a girl want?

Is there a particular place on your travel ‘bucket list’?

I’ve always wanted to do Las Vegas for New Year’s with my close girlfriends. It seems like a fun place to let your hair down – not The Hangover style though. We’d be sipping cocktails poolside and shopping. But I’d also have to do the helicopter trip to the Grand Canyon.

Where would you go if you could travel in luxury to anywhere in the world?

The Maldives. I’m already picturing myself sunbaking on a deck chair outside one of those villas on the water. It would have to have a glass bottom – the tropical fish could entertain me for hours!

Share your best/strangest travel story: Strangest – Being caught up in the Vancouver riots in 2011 while visiting friends. It was chaos!

I quickly learnt how to drive on the other side of the road while rushing one of my friends to hospital after a glass bottle and tear gas hit him.

Thankfully, he just needed a few stitches but my heart has never raced so fast since!

What do you recommend as a ‘must-see’ destination?

I got back from Queenstown just a few weeks ago – it’s such a pretty and fun place. I white water rafted huge rapids on the Shotover River.

Such an adrenalin rush! I love challenging myself to do something I didn’t think I could.

Do you have a favourite hotel?

RatiLanna Riverside Spa Resort in Chiang Mai Thailand. I spent a week there in 2012 while exploring South East Asia. It’s got great style.

I left feeling so relaxed after being treated to massages and delicious Thai food. Bliss!

What is your most essential travel item?

A camera. I love filling my house with framed pictures of the amazing places I’ve been. My favourite so far is one of a remote outdoor church I stumbled across while quad biking in rural Thailand.

Who would you most like to sit next to on a long flight and why?

I don’t mind sitting next to someone who likes a chat – it makes the time go quicker! Better still if they’re from your next stop. I get tips on nontouristy things to see and do.

How do you pass the time while in transit?

It’d have to be a book! I couldn’t put down Russell Brand’s My Booky Wook in New Zealand in June.

What has been your best/favourite overseas purchase?

My Jimmy Choo handbag splurge while shopping on Fifth Avenue in New York in 2012 – it never leaves my side. Best impulse buy ever!

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What is the most interesting/exotic dish you have tasted?

I’ve caught squid from a junk boat while cruising Halong Bay in Vietnam. Talk about fresh seafood!

The chef on board cooked it to perfection!

What is the best thing about travelling?

I love experiencing new cultures. I believe there’s nothing more enriching than stepping out of your comfort zone.

What do you always do before you go?

Make sure I’ve got some clothes and basic toiletries packed in my carry on.

Car, coach, plane or ship?

Plane. I need to get to my destination fast.

Where to next?

I’m planning a European summer next year with my partner Travis for my 30th. It’s so hard to narrow down the itinerary for just a month – so far it’s Paris, Amsterdam, Venice, Rome, Santorini and Dubrovnik.

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City to surf A multi-city trip to the USA was the perfect post-wedding holiday.

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Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco

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Highway One - California

Petco Park - San Diego

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Alcatraz Island - San Francisco

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With so many ideal honeymoon locations to choose from, it was a hard task for Cove Travel’s Leslie Pomana and her husband Sam to decide on just one destination.

Seeking a combination of sun, surf and city, they first flew to San Francisco to begin their post-wedding adventure.

Checking into the Warwick Hotel, located just steps from Union Square, the travellers were enchanted by the historical features of the building, which was also ideally located for shopping, dining and sightseeing.

A hop-on, hop-off bus tour was the perfect opportunity to view the city at large and get their bearings, while a visit to Alcatraz Island, located in the San Francisco Bay, was an eyeopening experience.

An audio tour of the prison and an introduction to the last surviving inmate was humbling and gave the couple an insight into the island’s history.

Hiring a car, Sam and Leslie proceeded down the coast to Santa Cruz.

The town stakes its claim as the birthplace of surfing in America and with its picturesque coastline, moderate climate and alternative community lifestyle, the relaxed mood of the locale was contagious.

Staying at Hotel Paradox, the couple admired the stylish furnishings and the central location of their accommodation. A stroll down the Santa Cruz Boardwalk was an easy and enjoyable way to spend their time.

Travelling along the Californian coast once more, they headed down Highway One towards San Diego.

The highway is renowned for its postcard perfect views of the shoreline, with sea lions basking and playing in the sun. >>

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On their arrival, Sam and Leslie instantly fell in love with San Diego. Immersing themselves in the city scene, the pair attended a Padrès game at Petco Park – an open-air ballpark.

With exposed white steel, dark blue seating and Indian sandstone cladding, the unique architectural features of the ballpark reflected a vision of sailing boats, blue waters, sandy beaches and the San Diego cliffs.

The game was a highlight of the trip, with the sheer volume and excitement of the crowd creating an unforgettable atmosphere.

The neon city was calling as they set out towards the bright lights of Las Vegas.

The Cosmopolitan, featuring urban opulence throughout, boasted the most luxurious accommodation of their trip.

While in Vegas, the couple attended the Cirque du Soleil performance of Michael Jackson ONE. The extraordinary synthesis of dance, music, acrobatics and visual effects took the audience on a journey through the music of the ‘King of Pop’. Breathtaking choreography with an urban hip hop influence and incredible aerial performances created a fitting tribute.

With their trip drawing to an end, Leslie and Sam flew to Hawaii for some rest and relaxation.

Instantly welcomed by the lush, tropical gardens and sea breezes of Waikiki, they settled into their room at the Hilton Hawaiian Village.

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Set on 22 ocean front acres of Waikiki’s widest stretch of beach, the setting was superb. They spent eight days sunbathing, surfing, sampling delicious cuisine, sipping cocktails and exploring the island.

A visit to the Polynesian Cultural Centre was a highlight. This ‘living museum’ featured a variety of simulated villages, with live performances and crafts from throughout Polynesia.

The honeymoon combination of city and surf provided the perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation for the couple, who returned home with suntans, shopping bags and an abundance of unforgettable experiences.

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When it comes to French cruises, it’s hard to imagine a more enjoyable experience than gliding along the Rhône through the vineyard country that produces some of the world’s most exceptional wines.

But first ... this luxurious 10-day Tauck French Waterways tour begins with a two night stay in Paris, one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Meet on the Champs Élysées for a welcome dinner at Fouquet’s, a Parisian brasserie long known as a celebrity hangout ... walk through the fashionable ‘Le Marais’ neighbourhood, where stylish galleries and peaceful squares line twisting streets that have witnessed the marks of history... visit the Louvre Museum or explore the city’s shopping, theatre and banking districts.

Home for this stage of the journey is the iconic InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel.

Located near the fashionable Rue St. Honoure, with floodlit views of the Opera House, this superbly renovated luxury hotel is at the heart of Parisian society.

Opened in 1862, it defines historical grandeur, from the charming Café de la Paix to the elegant La Verriere Restaurant.

After Paris, guests travel first class on the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, known as the gastronomic capital of France.

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After a leisurely walking tour of historic Vieux Lyon and tasting experience in Lyon’s historic indoor food market, it is time to board the luxurious MS Swiss Emerald.

This recently refurbished riverboat represents the epitome of river cruising, with spacious well-appointed cabins and first class on board entertainment.

The restaurant on board is an elegant venue offering a fine dining experience while the spacious Panorama Lounge in the bow, with its bar, dance floor and entertainment is a delightful gathering spot in the evenings. The gracious Lido Bar in the stern has a 180-degree glass wall that opens for an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour and offers a second dining option featuring lighter fare.

Set off on your idyllic Rhône River cruise through one of Europe’s original wine-producing regions, stopping to explore picturesque villages where ancient heritage meets contemporary charm.

See a 14th-century palace designed for papal splendour ... explore Roman ruins and a medieval abbey … partake in a game of pétanque ... delight in a demonstration at an award-winning cooking school.

En route, taste an aged Beaujolais, savour Côtes du Rhône wines direct from the source,

and sample the delicious chocolates and superb cheeses this region is renowned for.

Ports of call on this stately river cruise include Viviers, Valence and Avignon.

In Viviers, a walled city on the right bank of the Rhône, you will find the 12th-century Cathedral of Notre Dame de Rhône and the richly detailed façade of the Maison des Chevaliers, home to an upwardly mobile salt merchant in the 1500s.

Sightseeing opportunities in Avignon include the Palais des Papes, a vast, fortress-like palace and the Pont du Gard – a famous Roman aqueduct over the River Gardon. For Tauck guests only, this engineering marvel becomes the amazing backdrop for an outdoor reception and dinner (weather permitting) featuring Provençal wine and entertainment.

Valence – a major hub for fresh Rhône Valley produce and home to some of France's finest culinary artists – offers an education in epicurean delights. Here you can learn how seasonal ingredients, contrasting flavours and time-tested techniques can combine to create mouth-watering local specialties.

Valence is also the final destination on this memorable journey … a journey that winds its way from the romantic City of Light to the scenic French Waterways.

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Community vision Gold Coast developer Halcyon has redefined the concept of the over 50’s lifestyle community with the launch of Vision by Halcyon.

Located on a spectacular waterfront site on an island, in the heart of Hope Island, Vision by Halcyon promises to be the most vibrant and exclusive over 50’s residential community ever conceived.

Construction is already well under way on the iconic development that will consist of only 88 homes including 21 exclusive waterfront residences and approval for up to 52 private marina berths. The gated community will also include a full suite of facilities and amenities centred around the signature Lifestyle and Aquatic Precinct.

The Precinct will comprise two architecturally stunning buildings and a colourful Piazza, while the inspirational Leisure Club will feature a fitness centre, pool, spa, yoga room, media and massage room, kitchen and dining facilities and waterfront alfresco lounge area.

The community will also feature a floating Boat House connected by the Marina and includes a function space where home owners can meet up for drinks overlooking the water. Adhering to the nautical theme, a communal picnic boat, fishing boat and kayaks will also be available for the home-owners’ exclusive use.

When they move in to their new ‘Island’ lifestyle, home-owners will have no shortage of things to do with a full calendar of daily activities to choose from. Special interest groups, activities,

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sessions with the personal trainer … it’s all about taking it on or taking it easy!

If sales at the new waterfront over 50’s community Vision by Halcyon are any indication, it’s all about enhancing lifestyle and not downgrading when it comes to the finer things in life. Purchasers are opting to simplify their lives, freeing up time to spend on new experiences, but don’t want to compromise on the quality of the finish of their new homes.

Project Director Scott Ng said that purchasers were impressed with the quality of homes on offer.

“All of the homes come standard with the latest European appliances and fittings throughout,” he said.

“You get what you pay for, something our market can relate to and at Vision by Halcyon only the best will do. Our purchasers have worked hard all their lives and feel it’s time that they spoilt themselves.”

Premier brands such as Miele, Frankie and Grohe feature throughout the luxurious homes that also include fully ducted air-conditioning and additional storage space.

“Halcyon was the first over 50’s developer to introduce 8-Star energy efficient homes in our communities and the homes at Vision by Halcyon actually go beyond the Australian standards, something that our market appreciates and understands,” Scott said.

Created by award-winning architects DC 8 Studio and the Halcyon design team, the contemporary styled homes are available on a mix of waterfront and non-waterfront sites in a variety of single, double and split-level layouts.

The homes provide minimal long-term maintenance, running and replacement costs and utilise environmentally sensitive materials such as Hebel cladding and steel frame construction.

The launch of the new Vision by Halcyon community comes shortly after the privately owned and operated company won Australia’s Best Seniors’ Living at the 2014 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) National Awards for Excellence, having won the award previously in 2009.

Halcyon’s financial model has made it a revolutionary concept for the retirement sector, providing transparency and security for baby boomers.

There are no exit fees or deferred management fees and buyers do not pay stamp duty on their purchase. Home-owners only pay a fixed weekly fee indexed to the Consumer Price Index which covers all running and management costs, as well as water and rates charges.

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Located only five minutes walk from the Broadwater and offering stunning 180 degree views from the ocean and riverfront to the mountains, Rivage Royal is one of the Gold Coast’s premier residential towers.

Recently the Noble House design team was asked to completely refurbish a newly acquired apartment on the 26th floor of this iconic building.

The client brief was simple …

“Although it’s 18 years old this apartment has great bones,” he said. “But it needs complete refurbishing, so I will leave it to you to do your stuff.”

Having completed other renovations for this client and also others in Rivage Royale, the team knew exactly what he meant by ‘stuff’– a complete demolish and refit.

The design team’s contractors immediately set about removing the kitchen, floor tiles, walls, shutters, lights, everything except the marble tiles in the bathrooms which the client wanted to keep.

Under daily supervision, the contractors then retiled the kitchen and dining room floors, before undertaking a complete paint job and lighting refit.

A new lacquered kitchen with stone bench tops was installed prior to the fresh carpet being laid.

A commercial clean was done and then the furniture and soft furnishings were installed.

The apartment now takes on a luxurious and contemporary feel, with calming neutral tones and a well-spaced layout.

The strong yet minimal décor adds a sense of style and sophistication, while the subtle use of timber creates a relaxed and comforting feel The entire job was completed in just under nine weeks to a very delighted owner’s surprise and satisfaction.

A nOBLE HISTORY oble House has an enviable reputation for N style, quality and service since 1992. Their award-winning design team is behind every RSL Art Union Prize Home as well as hundreds of homes, penthouses, apartments, hotels, resorts and displays throughout Australia and the Pacific Rim. he Noble House Design Centre showrooms T in Bundall are now open to the public seven days a week following the refit of 42 individually styled room settings. The showrooms feature a unique selection of quality furniture, décor, lighting and artwork, all of which are available from the local warehouse at wholesale pricing.

16 Strathaird Road (off Racecourse Road) Bundall. Phone +61 7 5592 6893 for an appointment, or visit their website:

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SEQ Property Market ripe for the picking Whether you’re looking for your dream property or an investment, now is the time to buy. Confidence in the South East Queensland property market is at an all-time high and rightly so. Property prices are affordable compared to the other states and interest rates appear to be remaining at record lows. Home buyers and investors are jumping into the property market now as, according to the experts, house prices are set to experience growth within coming years.

So why are the experts suddenly raving about property in South East Queensland? One of the drivers is the current affordability in our market.

Unlike Sydney with a current median home value nearly at $840,000 and Melbourne at over $700,000 – Brisbane offers a median home value at a modest $496,000.

But it’s not all about Brisbane. Other areas that are worth looking at are Ipswich, Northern Gold Coast, Logan City and Caboolture where

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prices are tipped to continue to grow due to an expanding population. The close proximity of these cities has webbed together to embrace the strong Brisbane economy providing plenty of employment opportunities. The state government has identified $134.2 billion of investment to occur in Brisbane over the coming years as part of their state-wide infrastructure plan.

And for those who live here on the Gold Coast, we are looking forward to the completion of construction projects including the $670m redevelopment of Pacific Fair and the works surrounding the Commonwealth Games with these expected to contribute to employment.

Furthermore, the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that population growth to 2013 for Queensland sat at 1.9%, which is above NSW at 1.4% and on par with Victoria, and is expected to remain strong. This already high rate of population growth is expected to accelerate in the future and no doubt we will see rental yields remain high due to demand and under supply.

This makes South East Queensland a great place to live and buy for the savvy investor, but it won’t be for long. Experts have tipped an upswing in property prices in coming years and with interest rates at record lows, now is the time to consider locking into a low fixed rate option and secure your property.

South East Queensland presents a ripe property market ready for the picking.

But remember, always seek professional advice and purchase within your means.

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5648 Harbour Terrace, Sanctuary Cove, QLD With an outstanding view over harbour one, this fabulous property presents the perfect opportunity to secure a sought after harbour front villa. The proof of how desired these villas are, there has been five sold in the last few weeks, two of these sales to buyers who already own one! This is your opportunity to be the new owner of this exquisitely renovated home.

• Waterfront master suite with sitting room and gas log fireplace.

• Custom made cabinetry throughout, including fitted wardrobes.

• Italian tiles, beautiful hardwood flooring and quality carpets.

• Fully tiled waterfront in-ground swimming pool with water feature.

• Poolside built-in BBQ, timber decking and covered entertaining area.

• Fabulous 2pak kitchen with all the mod cons and quality appliances.

• Waterfront mooring for a large boat.

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• Generous waterfront home with unobstructed views.

• Two separate open plan living/dining areas.

• Separate media room and study.

• Large garden and crystal clear pool.

• 25m water frontage + pontoon & direct ocean access.

• Secure 24 hour back to base gated community.

• Foreign Investment Approved.

Your eyes are drawn to the wide expanse of water from just about every corner of this impressive home from the outdoor entertaining area to the parents’ retreat and balcony from the Master bedroom.

The bar opens out to the rear entertaining area with stacking doors/bi-folds from the kitchen, the whole area opens into a dramatic indoor/outdoor experience.

Mandy Wilmot 0432 361 007 m.wilmot@rwsp.net

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Soul Surfers Paradise. Business expansion forces Immediate Sale.

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401 ‘Soul’ The Esplanade Surfers Paradise, QLD The prestigious Soul is regarded as the ultimate beachfront address and this is an opportunity to secure a world class fully furnished apartment at a bargain price. The owners need an urgent sale and we are under instructions to submit each and every offer. Enjoy the surf, sand and activity on the newly rejuvenated Esplanade.

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• 180m2, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom.

• Quality furniture included.

• Spectacular ocean views from most rooms.

• Cafes and fine dining at your doorstep.

• 5 star facilities including 2 pools, spa, sauna.

• Must be sold - Call today - www.rwsp.net/1095258.

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• This family home offers a variety of options for all the family.

• Residence 1000m2, Brick and Tile, Builder – By Design Homes.

• N/W to private water frontage, 3 levels, 6 beds all ensuite, study + media.

• Country style kitchen, plenty of separate living areas, under cover entertaining pavilion.

• Pool, ducted air, pontoon, water tanks, solar heating, underground 12 garage, FIRB approved, 24 hour security, golf course on your doorstep.

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4667 The Parkway, Sanctuary Cove, QLD Early inspection is the only way you can fully appreciate the thought that has gone into designing and presenting this wonderful property, offering light filled living spaces, soaring ceilings, quality fixtures and fittings with exceptional use of textiles and textures. The outside covered entertaining area is one of the best I have ever seen.

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• Huge master suite with walk in wardrobe, fully tiled ensuite with bath.

• Office or potential fifth bedroom as this area has a fourth bathroom.

• Family room with bi-fold doors to covered entertaining area.

• Wine room with custom cabinetry and wine fridges.

• Alfresco room has built in BBQ, sink, wine and cold fridges,TV. • Fully tiled in-ground pool, spa and poolside cabana.

• Huge garage with room for up to 6 cars.

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Digital banking Banks are striving to meet the needs of today’s tech savvy consumers.

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For well over 100 years now, most financial service organisations flourished based on traditional structures and distribution models.

To succeed over the next 100 years requires a paradigm shift in thinking, placing digital strategies at the core of a multi-touch customer engagement strategy.

Rapid growth of online Since 2010, there has been unprecedented growth in the use of digital channels by consumers worldwide. An estimated 3.4 billion of the world’s population (nearly 50 per cent) owns at least one mobile phone.

The advent of social media, smartphone and tablet technology has changed the way people behave online (and offline for that matter but that’s a different story!) and resulted in a new wave of interest and development in digital channels by financial service organisations locally and abroad.

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Increased customer expectations Customer expectations of banking technology have been fuelled by the likes of Apple, Google and Facebook. For the next generation of customers it’s Instagram, Snapchat, KiK, WhatsApp … and who knows what’s around the corner.

Customers now expect to do their transactional banking online. They expect to get a good deal online, find and do things easily and have their needs understood and met. In a highly mobile world, they expect to do this quickly and securely whenever and wherever they are.

Let’s go shopping I can’t remember the last time I bought something over the internet or in store without researching it online first and more often than not I’m seeking the views of complete strangers.

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reviews first? The process usually goes something like this; Google, RunnersWorld, Google, Ebay, and all from your mobile on the couch. The purchase funnel has changed and customers are increasingly buying financial products in the same way.

The rapid growth in online shopping is driving structural changes in retail business models.

Financial service organisations are not immune here. While there have been some interesting and clever innovations, these have tended to be sporadic, on the fringe, and not part of an overarching approach to provide a consistent customer experience.

The branch evolution While the size of branches and the nature of their services need to evolve, branches are not dying.

The reality is not everyone likes to do everything online, particularly when it comes to seeking

advice. Through the use of their premises and social media for advisory services, community initiatives and support, branches have an opportunity to strengthen their importance.

A digital focus In this world of the ‘Internet of Things’, Financial Service organisations need to provide their customers a seamless cross-channel experience across multiple touch points (including search, social media, Internet banking, ATMs, corporate websites, microsites, mobile/tablet, customer contact centre and branch network).

This ‘ecosystem’ should be dynamic and flexible enough to be able to continually update and further develop its capability to improve the customer experience. All customer communication should be driven by targeted analytics – leveraging the wealth of customer information and data to provide them with

a highly personalised, tailored and relevant experience to help them achieve their goals.

Digital today is much more than a website … it’s mobile, social, location aware, dynamic, personalised and offline too. Customers expect this and financial service organisations must be able to deliver to stay relevant and competitive.

Banks need to be focused on developing a true multi-channel customer experience enabling customers to do business with when and how it suits them.

Don Evans is Manager at BOQ at Sanctuary Cove.

He is very passionate about the role of digital in business, striving to meet the needs of today’s tech savvy consumers.

For more information contact Don on

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Centre stage Sanctuary Cove’s stunning Marine Village has starred in a landmark film project.

Project: One Shot, a 15-minute film that is poised to reach a huge international audience, is a collaboration by the Queensland film industry and is directed by Gold Coast resident and internationally acclaimed director Darwin Brooks.

Filmed in one take at locations throughout The Marine Village in September, Project: One Shot is a light-hearted comedy that involved an impassioned group of 15 writers, 100 actors and a crew of more than 50 industry professionals.

Their collective creativity saw the entire film, comprising more than 30 individual scenes, filmed in a single, rolling shot.

Darwin Brooks, the son of DBI Design founder Desmond Brooks, said Sanctuary Cove was chosen for the unique backdrop and the stylish air it brought to the film.

“It worked well with the script because there is a glamorous element to the storyline and also because it’s an iconic precinct on the Gold Coast,” he said.

“We looked at other locations like Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, but it would’ve been logistically impossible to make a film in one shot in such open and busy areas.

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“Sanctuary Cove’s Marine Village was identified as the best filming location for these reasons.”

The fact that the Village Roadshow Studios are nearby at Oxenford was another tick for Sanctuary Cove.

Project: One Shot stars Sea Patrol actors Ian Stenlake and John Batchelor, Joss McWilliam (Water Rats), Channel 7 presenter Liz Cantor, and Big Brother 2013 housemate Ben Zabel.

The crew required for the one-day shoot included a director of photography, sound technicians, hair and make-up artists, several assistant directors, traffic control officers, stunt coordinators, behind-thescenes cinematographers, and costume and set designers.

The end product is a single Steadicam shot following Ian Stenlake and John Batchelor as they wind their way through a series of interconnecting mini scenes across The Marine Village.

Darwin said the scale of the film production and collaboration was unprecedented.

“It’s never been done before,” he said. “A single shot is the toughest shot to achieve, physically and logistically.

“The cast and crew were required to rehearse many times with and without the camera, however there was only a single day spent on location.

“The concentration levels needed to remember every twist and turn of the shot along with the physical demands of carrying a heavy camera are a remarkable responsibility.”

The Gold Coast Indie Film and TV Network will present the film at Jupiters Casino in November, and it will also be submitted to the Cannes Film Festival as well as film festivals in New York and Los Angeles.

During his 20-year film industry career, Darwin has worked with leading actors Hugh Jackman and George Clooney.

The long list of films he has worked on includes The Turning, The Great Gatsby, Charlie’s Farm, The Suicide Theory, 47 Ronin, The Railway Man, Australia, Prince of Persia, Syriana, Alexander and Peter Pan.

Find out more about Project: One Shot at

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Village Events

ENTERTAINMENT

School Holiday Entertainment

Sunday Sounds

Mummy Tree Markets

Sanctuary Cove’s Marine Village will be the hub of fun these school holidays with an exciting array of entertainment and activities for the kids to enjoy. The iconic MV Kilkie will be operating on the water and the ever-popular train will be chugging its way around the streets. Make the most of what’s on offer and head out to Sanctuary Cove for a great day of holiday family fun.

Sunday Sounds at The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove will help you see the weekend off in style. Every Sunday in October, from 11am to 5pm, you will be entertained by the very best talent the local scene has to offer, presenting a different genre of sensational live music each week. With a spectacular schedule of music and plenty of good old-fashioned family fun on offer.

The Marine Village is the only place to spend Sundays this October.

The Mummy Tree Markets will be returning to Sanctuary Cove’s Marine Village from 9am - 1pm on Saturday 1 November. The boutique market offers quality, unique products and services for pregnancy, children and mums and dads, as well as live entertainment and delicious food. With its beautiful waterfront location, ample parking and pram access, this free event is the biggest of its kind on the Gold Coast.

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Cup at the Cove

Village Sounds

Don your favourite outfit and head to The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove to experience all the colour and excitement of the race that stops the nation. Enjoy lunch at one of the many restaurants, have a flutter at the waterfront TAB and watch all the action of the Melbourne Cup on the big screen. Venues are taking bookings now so be sure to secure a table as soon as possible. Check the website for further details.

The Marine Village will be the perfect place to enjoy some live local performances this summer with a range of music on offer from 11am until 2pm from Friday to Sunday every week. Among the talent on show is jazz singer Rhydian Lewis performing a mix of new and old songs from artists such as Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra. Local sensation Jake Meywes will also be entertaining visitors of all ages by singing music from the past and making it relevant to a new generation.

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Christmas Carnival – Celebrating Twelve Days of Christmas On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love said to me: ‘Take me to The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove’. As everybody’s favourite December day draws closer, there is nowhere more magical to be than The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove, which will play host to a whole program of free family festivities from December 13 to 24. There are carols to be sung, candy canes to be hung and there may even be a surprise visit from someone very special.

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Luxury Boat Share - It’s a lifestyle choice Are you time poor and don’t want the stress of cleaning or having to prepare a boat but want to enjoy the lifestyle of owning a luxury boat, then Boating Syndication Australia can offer you the solution to luxury boat ownership.

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ENTERTAINMENT

1 - 18 October Wuthering Heights

3 October Megan Hess Lunch

4 - 5 October Triathlon Pink, Gold Coast

The award-winning team at shake & stir theatre co recreate one of the most haunting love stories in all of literature in the Cremorne Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

This brand new adaptation of Wuthering Heights features a breathtaking design and a stellar cast, including Ross Balbuziente and Nelle Lee, along with Julian Curtis, Anthony Standish, Melanie Zanetti and Gerry Connolly playing the role of narrator Nelly Dean.

Palazzo Versace is teaming up with fashion illustrator, Megan Hess, to celebrate the launch of her latest book, The Dress. Megan has created a special illustration that will be auctioned during the lunch to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets $125 per person (includes a decadent two-course luncheon at signature restaurant Vanitas and a signed copy of The Dress).

Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink is a fantastic all-female triathlon series that raises funds for charities who provide breast cancer support, education, research and advocacy. This fun family event at Runaway Bay Sports Centre encourages participants of all ages and includes various course lengths to suit entrants of different abilities.

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10 - 11 October Col Elliott Col Elliott is bringing his unique comedic talent to the Gold Coast during his mammoth Australian tour. Promoting both the recent re-release of the double CD set COL-FESSIONS, and the new release of his book In Between The Laughter, Col is doing what he does best – telling his side of the story. Helensvale Cultural Centre – Friday 10 October and Robina Community Centre – Saturday 11 October.

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16 October The Arts Centre Gold Coast and TaikOz present Crimson Sky

24 - 26 October V8 Supercars Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600

Australia’s world-acclaimed taiko drumming ensemble, TaikOz, presents a stunning new work. Based on a haiku by Japanese poet Miura Yuzuru, Toward The Crimson Sky has been written

by Artistic Director Ian Cleworth, evoking the poem’s sensual, dramatic and often playful imagery of a cloud of dragonflies ascending

The Gold Coast’s biggest party – the V8 Supercars Castrol EDGE Gold Coast 600 – is back with show-stopping celebrations.

Don’t miss the PIRTEK Enduro Cup final as the V8 Supercar Championship drivers battle through one of the world’s toughest street circuits to claim the ultimate endurance racing title. With three days of action-packed racing and high-energy entertainment, this year’s event will be taken to new levels on, and off, the track.

into a deep red sky.

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November

ENTERTAINMENT

From 1 November 2014 Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion Future Beauty: 30 Years of Japanese Fashion explores the tremendous innovation of Japanese fashion designers from the early 1980s to the present. With nearly 100 garments featured, ranging from the classic and elegant to outrageous, this will be a rare opportunity to view these unique creations first hand. At the Gallery of Modern Art until 15 February 2015.

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1 - 2 November Coolangatta Gold

1 - 30 November Movember 2014

Celebrating 30 years in 2014, the Coolangatta Gold is one of the most physically challenging races of its kind in the world. The 42.7 kilometre test of endurance takes place between Coolangatta Beach and Broadbeach and includes a 22.5km surf ski leg, followed by a 2.3km beach run; a 2km surf swim; another 2km beach run and a 5.3km board race, before the final gruelling 8.6km beach run from Currumbin Creek to Coolangatta.

With prostate cancer the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men and around one in eight Aussie men experiencing depression at any given time, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas around the country can help to change the face of men’s health by taking part in Movember. Sign up to get your Mo party started and be ready to rumble on 1 Movember.

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Lisa Chang

For all booking enquiries please call 07 5577 9499

2 November The Madden Brothers The Madden Brothers have taken Australia by storm with their platinum certified smash single We Are Done, from their debut album Greetings From California. Joel and Benji Madden will bring the live experience of their album straight to local fans when The Madden Brothers perform at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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4 November Surfers Paradise Marriott Melbourne Cup Luncheon Enjoy the most glamorous Melbourne Cup luncheon on the Gold Coast. Featuring a three-course plated luncheon, the event includes designer fashion by Lisa Brown and live entertainment as well as sweepstakes and raffle prizes with all proceeds going to support Variety QLD – The Children’s Charity.

12noon – 3pm. $145 per person. Bookings and prepayment essential.

+61 7 5592 9768

6 - 8 November Journey through the Cosmos The Queensland Symphony Orchestra has invited rock-star particle physicist Professor Brian Cox OBE to present this spectacular, exclusive performance combining science, music, voice, and film. This once-in-alifetime event features the world premiere of Dario Marianelli’s Voyager Violin Concerto with soloist Jack Liebeck along with Holst’s The Planets Suite.

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1 One circled carefully and then made peace (10) 6 Considered, with his outfit, as being rather a pale coloured (7) 8 Looks at the similarities of hurricanes and needles (4) 9 Using a hot weapon can cause damage (4) 10 Bracket of an odd shape? Insert carefully! (11) 11 Summer treats made under the auspices of the USA (4) 13 Etch artwork at college (4) 14 Being unwittingly praised for depression? (7) 15 Speculation causes one to foolishly reject United Nations company (10)

1 The buying back of red pimento recipes (10) 2 Pam left the spilt shampoo with exclamations of delight (4) 3 Attach ropes loosely, causing a disaster (11) 4 Turned red with embarrassment and got out of bed rich! (4) 5 That part of the brain that is only semi-worldly? (10) 6 Grew tired of having a dewier plot (7) 7 A prolific little breeder absolutely blitzed the rams (7) 12 Joined in all four directions... (4) 13 Shade one in explosive (4)

ACROSS 1 Restored friendly relations between (10) 6 Somewhat snow-coloured (7) 8 Ogles (4) 9 Damage (4) 10 Bracket (11) 11 Freezes (4) 13 Type of college (informal) (4) 14 Despondency (7) 15 Speculation (10) DOWN 1 Recovery of pawned goods (10) 2 Exclamations of wonderment (4) 3 Disaster (11) 4 Rich (4) 5 Half of the Earth (10) 6 Grew tired (of) (7) 7 Stout-bodied rodent (7) 12 Stitched (4) 13 Hue (4)

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No. 753

time for ten 1. Australian swimmer James Magnussen won gold in which 100m event at this year’s Commonwealth Games?

2. To dine alfresco is to dine where?

3. Sevastopol is the largest city in which peninsula: Arabian, Crimean or Iberian?

4. What is the first name of Harry Potter’s mother, a Muggle-born witch?

5. Are baseplate, lensatic and prismatic types of camera, compass or microscope?

6. Which Blondie song was produced by Giorgio Moroder and used as the theme song for American Gigolo?

7. In what country was Albert Einstein born?

8. Does the Latin phrase sequere pecuniam mean to follow the leader, money or trail?

9. The German coat of arms features a black eagle against a shield of what colour?

10. Humbert Humbert is a main character in which classic novel?

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LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct

It’s all change over the next few months; and you may already be aware that life is particularly unpredictable right now. Important news or travel developments recently will bring you closer to people you have a strong or even pre-destined connection with, and you’ll feel ready, over the coming months, to instigate necessary changes in your daily work schedule, health practices and even your personal agreements, which will ensure you gain stability and balance.

Stars

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AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb

GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun

SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov

PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar

You’ll feel like being the best version of ‘you’ that you can be. Luckily, you’re likely to succeed, as October is all about conquering your fears and gathering strength. Mars and Jupiter will encourage you to gain ground at work, and to improve health and fitness. Your relationships could strengthen too. The way you share duties, finances or space will soon change.

CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul

Play your cards right at work, and your finances could improve. A fresh scenario will help you to turn a corner with your career or daily routine, leading to more balance in your life.

Important decisions will best be tackled practically.

October’s stars want to boost your status and earning power, and encourage you to feather your nest.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr

LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug

CAPRICORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan

TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May

VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sept

You’ll enjoy showing what you’re capable of, both at home and at work. Socialising, networking and joining club activities will increase your energy levels and boost your lust for life. October’s eclipses will spotlight your personal aims. You’ll enjoy considering long-distance travel, study or even spiritual or legal matters which could boost your wellbeing or status.

You’re the mountain goat of the zodiac, and you always get to the top of whichever mountain you’re climbing; failure is not an option. You can set high goals, but when you don’t attain these, you can feel devastated. Over the coming months, you’ll discover satisfaction lies closer to home; and this may stimulate lively debate about your general direction and plans for the near future.

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This month is all about investments; and not only your financial investments, but also your investments in your health and vitality. A fresh approach to your status and to what really matters to you will appeal to your ability to re-invent yourself. You'll enjoy being gregarious, and undertaking travel or a fresh venture with someone you love or admire.

This spring, you’ll feel inclined to let your inner adventurer out. You’ll maintain work/life balance by excelling at communications and finding ways to timetable activities efficiently. Mars will push you into new territory: travel, writing, study and spiritual matters will appeal. October’s eclipses promise to bring a fresh agreement or partnership your way. Singles: get set to mingle.

You’ll enjoy turning a corner, and you may even surprise friends or colleagues with the new direction you take. If work has been in a rut, you’ll enjoy dreaming up new activities. If health needs of a boost, look no further: a nurturing diet and energetic fitness program should increase vitality.

An upturn domestically is on the cards, and you’ll enjoy your involvement with groups and clubs.

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You'll enjoy updating your ideas, principles and projects, as fresh arrangements and negotiations will ask that you state your intentions clearly.

And, if you're unclear about your aims and ideas, how will you discuss matters; let alone negotiate and, still less, move forwards? Whether you find yourself in the clear or in a fog, you will gain more direction.

A new set of parameters will unfold, especially with important relationships. The way you’ve interacted with certain people is about to change; you may already be aware of a particular relationship which is undergoing transformation. This month, your pace of life will accelerate, so ensure you’re happy with the way it’s going – before it gathers momentum.

It's time to re-consider certain aspects of your life, especially your finances and your personal life. It’s an excellent time to consider how best to move forwards, even if you need to make a tough call here or there. Get set to put your fresh ideas into action this month: the eclipses will help to move things along, even if you’re stuck in a rut, and you’ll feel motivated to express yourself.

It’s a great time for a spring-clean; a healthy diet and exercise regime; and for de-cluttering your home – and your address book. Aim to move into October with a clean slate and a clear conscience. A fresh chapter in a particular relationship could seal the deal. Finances will be a focus in October, when your negotiation skills will be in demand.

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No. 753 1 Freestyle 2 Outside 3 Crimean 4 Lily 5 Compass 6 Call Me 7 Germany 8 Money 9 Yellow 10 Lolita

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A creative career Claudio Kirac has forged a successful career, with a focus on the arts and popular culture.

With a career spanning more than 20 years as a professional artist, photographer, designer and consultant, Claudio Kirac is one of the Gold Coast’s most respected creatives.

Currently the artist-in-residence and curator at St. Thomas Studio, a community art space on Chevron Island, Claudio works primarily within the fashion and music industries.

One of his recent projects featured the very beautiful and very talented Robby X, a local singer/songwriter who is set to release her debut album, Obsession, in November.

The photoshoot produced a stunning series of images, including the Cove cover shot which also showcases the original ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ sculpture Claudio created for his solo exhibition, Love Letters, earlier this year.

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