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Jon Bon Jovi – Back at his best

34 - 36 Iconic Brands Magic Millions

38 - 54 Looking Good It’s party time Bright spark Child’s play Bally – then and now Style icons Micro fashion Beauty spot

56 - 62 See & Be Seen Swing meets opera Rhapsody in pearls Gatsby gathering Racing to Versace

64 - 73 Cuisine Top Tables Summer pasta Good as gold Chef’s choice

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76 - 86 Well Travelled Culinary cruising Local itineraries

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88 - 89 Cove Experiences 90 - 92 At The Wheel Spoilt for choice

95 - 101 Property portfolio 102 - 106 Cove Living A space to call home Summer living

108 - 109 Cover Story Family magic

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114 CoveTV 116 Bookshelf 118 Brainfood 120 Stars

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We have, quite literally, sprinkled a little bit of magic throughout this edition.

Editor’s letter SUMMER IS SUCH A MAGICAL TIME OF THE YEAR … the sun is shining, the beach is beckoning and the holiday season is just around the corner.

With this in mind we have, quite literally, sprinkled a little bit of magic throughout this edition with articles on the iconic Magic Millions Carnival, the mighty Mississippi and the mysterious Miss Grace Jones.

Our cover continues the theme featuring master illusionist Matt Hollywood along with his gorgeous daughters Grace and Eva. Inside, the Sanctuary Cove-based magician chats with us about his family, his career and why he puts his life on the line every time he steps on stage.

Speaking of stages, rock star Jon Bon Jovi is the subject of our feature interview. After a year-long hiatus, this popular performer has come back bigger and better than ever with a new album and a new approach to his music.

Fascinating reading …

I also sat down for a chat with popular author, television personality and interior designer Darren Palmer. Charming and down to earth, Darren offers some great advice on how to transform your house into a home as well as sharing a few behind-the-scenes insights from his time as a judge on the hit renovating show, The Block.

COVER Location: The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove Photographer: Joseph Byford Models: Matt Hollywood and daughters Grace and Eva.

Of course, summer is the perfect time to update your wardrobe so our Looking Good section is bursting with style … international labels Max Mara and Bally are weaving their

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magic on the fashion front, while the littlest members of your family are sure to look super cute as we unveil the latest looks in Micro Fashion.

Foodies will enjoy our expanded cuisine section, which now includes four pages of Top Tables, as well as a delicious pasta recipe, while car lovers will have a difficult decision to make … a family adventurer, a luxury convertible or the ultimate prestige vehicle?

It’s your choice.

Finally, it is with great sadness we share the news that our dear friend, and long-term contributor, Patsy Rowe has passed away.

Patsy was an integral part of the magazine from the very first issue, sharing her witty views of the world and taking great pride in the fact she never missed a deadline. Ever the professional, Patsy penned one final column for us, sharing her memories of a mid-week break in Brisbane with her beloved Bill.

Rest in peace Patsy, we will miss your magical personality.

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Happy Birthday Play School: Celebrating 50 Years

Big Ted, Little Ted, Humpty and Jemima are heading to the Gold Coast City Gallery as part of a celebratory exhibition to commemorate the 50th birthday of the much-loved Australian television program – Play School.

Developed by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra in collaboration with the ABC, the colourful exhibition explores the five decades of Play School by featuring toys, props and costumes from each period, alongside archival audio and video clips of past programs and presenters. Runs until 5 February 2017.

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New dining options

Jupiters Gold Coast will launch another two dining experiences this summer as part of the property’s $345 million transformation. The new additions – Mei Wei Dumplings and M&G Café and Bar, short for Meet & Greet, offer relaxed dining alternatives and are key to the property’s extensive atrium area upgrade – which also includes a new-look Atrium Bar and replacement of the iconic atrium sail roof.

Mei Wei Dumplings’ focus will be on serving quality dumplings and noodles that will be available for dine-in or take-away, perfect if you’re after a quick bite to eat or a no fuss meal before a show, while M&G will offer a classic café-style menu, welcoming guests in a relaxed and sociable setting.

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Opera meets Pop

Australian-based opera singers, The 7 Sopranos, have released their new album POPCORN – Songs from Stage and Screen.

Featuring beautiful blended harmonies, incredible musicianship, and spine-tingling arrangements, the album includes classic songs from the 40s and 50s such as When I Fall in Love, Moon River and Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.

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Red Sole Experience Christian Louboutin recently presented the Red Sole Experience, a bespoke, in-store activation that told the story of Christian Louboutin and the history and the evolution of the famous red sole. Held in the luxury label’s new Pacific Fair boutique, the night provided guests with an interactive experience, giving them the opportunity to try on different classic styles and also seasonal pieces from the Fall/Winter 2016 collection.

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Internationally renowned for the most exquisite collection of babywear, christening wear, luxury toys and exclusive gifts, The Misses Bonney has opened a beautiful new boutique at Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast. The treasures at The Misses Bonney attract fans from all over the world; including Her Majesty The Queen who was so impressed with the children’s clothes sent to her for young Charles and Anne that when she visited Australia in the early 1950’s, she sent for the owners to say thank you in person.

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Sailing into Southport

Mathew Belcher OAM, a dual Olympic medallist and six-time 470 World Champion, has commenced mentoring Southport Yacht Club (SYC) Junior Sailors at the SYC Sailing Academy.

“I began my sailing career at SYC at the age of 7 years, the Gold Coast and the Club have always been home for me, and I look forward to giving back to the juniors, as much opportunity I received, and more,” said Mathew.

Mathew will mentor SYC Sailors and National High Performance Programs and will provide on-water training together with a focus on fitness, nutrition, theory and personal development.

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Winning team

Cove Travel recently received the prestigious Worldwide Cruise Centres State Sales Award Queensland 2015/16. The Sanctuary Covebased company pride themselves on providing professional, personalised service and are delighted to be recognised for their efforts.

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Levels of luxury

Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel has taken the title of Australia’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the prestigious World Travel Awards for the second year in a row. This stunning back-to-back achievement is testament to the luxury hotel’s independent ownership, leadership, team and experience offerings. The second Emporium Hotel will open in the $650 million Southpoint development at South Bank in late 2017, again breaking new ground in all levels of luxury.

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TAG team TAG Heuer teamed up with Motorclassica, Australia’s premier collector car and motorcycle exhibition, to bring Chad McQueen to Australia. Driving a replica of the revered ‘Bullitt’, the son of Hollywood legend and TAG Heuer Ambassador Steve McQueen led the annual Tour Classica prologue from the Sidney Myer Bowl through the city streets of Melbourne to the Royal Exhibition Building in a stunning opener to the event. As the 2016 Ambassador, Chad also joined Motorclassica from Friday - Sunday where he engaged with visitors and media, providing a fascinating insight into his life as a film producer, former race car driver, and son to one of Hollywood’s most esteemed actors.

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Vale Patsy

On 13 November 2016, after a six-month battle with Leukaemia, our popular long-term contributor, Patsy Rowe, peacefully passed away with her beloved husband Bill by her side.

Always elegantly dressed, beautifully made-up and impeccably coiffured, Patsy was larger than life irrespective of her diminutive size. She undertook every task, be it writing books, public speaking, entertaining, or just plain living, with enormous enthusiasm and energy.

Patsy had an amazing ability to somehow touch people’s lives and influence them, even after a brief meeting. Her grace, charm, common sense, self-deprecating humour and sheer joie de vivre was infectious. People loved her and she will be sadly missed by many, including all of us here at Cove magazine.

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Back at his best After a strenuous tour with his American rock band Bon Jovi in 2013, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi took a year off from music. Now he’s back and sharing what he learned through the lyrics of the band’s new album, This House is Not For Sale.

WORDS KEN SUMMIT / THE INTERVIEW PEOPLE

Was it hard work doing the album?

No, it was a jewel but there was so much that went into it.

While I was in that period, over the last three years, there was a time for doing nothing, for coming down from the last tour and everything that was involved in that traumatically, to sitting out in 2014 doing nothing musically, to 2015 starting the writing process for ‘This House’.

By May or June of this year, when it was complete, I could just say it’s released and it’s a relief. Is it any good? I think it is but you have to wait and see what the reaction is in the real world and that’s just starting now. This feels like the beginning. The new light at the end of the tunnel.

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How was it not doing music for a year?

Fine by me. After the tumultuous ‘What About Now’ tour I just looked at that guitar sitting on the stand in my bedroom and kept walking by it. It would look at me and give me the cold shoulder and not say anything. Just like a lover turns their back on you.

I was fine with that (laughs).

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So you didn’t miss it at all?

It’s interesting, I don’t have any fear that it won’t come back again, the writing or the ability. I don’t force it. If I don’t feel like writing, if it’s not there, it’s not there. It’ll come back. So in all of 2014 I had no desire what so ever to touch it. >>

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What do you do when you don’t do music for a year?

Well, if you don’t know the background of 2013, it was a difficult tour. It was a long tour and then I was trying to buy the [Buffalo Bills] NFL football team up until September of 2014 and that didn’t work out. That was one more blow that it was just too much. But by January of 2015 I was ready to start a dialogue with the guitar.

It’s like I walk by and I go, ‘How you doing? Still playing the cold shoulder? Oh ok then, I’ll wait’, and eventually it says, ‘Oh, I’m ok, how are you?’.

Anytime you run into an obstacle in life – no matter whose life it is – it’s almost God’s way of saying, ‘I’m just steering you this way. It’s ok, I just didn’t want you to keep going that way. I put an obstacle in your way so you’d come this way’.

That’s part of the journey.

In your song ‘Reunion’ it felt to me like you were addressing your children?

Well, I was given an honorary doctorate at a college, so it’s Dr. Bon Jovi speaking to these grads.

Being an inspiration to college students, does that mean a lot to you?

I’m grateful. I’m humbled by it. I put in a lot of work into my career. I did a lot of living in these last three decades. I’m glad somebody is paying attention to the lyrics, because I obviously put in the effort. But that’s where it ends.

I don’t profess to be a professor. I’m just a student of life, just like everyone else, trying to figure it out.

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You knew you would get back together?

Eventually, yes (laughs).

Do people call you Dr. Bon Jovi?

No, but funny enough, I’m asked to speak in a university in New Jersey. I prepare this speech, what can you really say? ‘Go and do things in your life, try things’. But to add to it, I wrote them a song and I played it for them that day and it really resonated, it got a lot of reaction, because the lyrics made sense and people related to it.

So I said, ‘Well, I think this is a part of the three years. Not every thing was just dark and miserable’.

Your children are around the age where they’re graduating...

I have two that will graduate college this year.

My daughter stuck around for more film school.

She got out in June and Jessie will graduate ahead of his class in December, then I have a fourteen and twelve year-old, so they have a few years to go.

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It’s interesting that in this traumatic year, you didn’t use songwriting as therapy …

Oh, I think it’s very therapeutic. Not the year after. I wasn’t ready for it. I couldn’t have done it. There was no chance, not in 2014. You know, in order to get therapy, you have to know that you need it. I was too low. The curb was up. The gutter was a step up from where I was.

Have you been sure, all the way through, that your positivity would return?

No, I wasn’t confident that it could or would, it was just a result of all of the elements that lead me to this place.

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I think it’s your second doctorate.

It is. Please, it’s not worth the paper it’s printed on, but I’m humbled by it. Two universities in the great state of New Jersey have bestowed this honour. It’s nice. I’m the professor. That’s what living life will do for you.

Do they know what they want to do?

My daughter wants to do film, film business.

She’ll be like a film producer.

So she can do one with you?

Yeah, no, no thanks (laughs). I’m out of that one, but yeah, she’s in that business. It’s neat.

Nobody wants to follow in your footsteps?

No, that’s just fine by me too. >>

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Do you hope they will change their minds?

No, I don’t care. It’s interesting, none of my brothers were in the music business, my parents were not musical, nor were my children. It was just my calling, so I don’t push it on them.

The new album was recorded here at Avatar Studios (The Power Station). This place was run by your uncle, wasn’t it?

He was a second cousin. I’d never known the guy prior to 1980. Then I was lucky enough, my dad called him and said, ‘Would you come and see my kid’s band because he’s very serious about it. Before I put my support behind him, come and see the kid, you’re the only guy I know in the music business’.

We went to the recording studio and the guy says, ‘The band’s not very good, but the kid is pretty special. Nice to meet you’.

And he said to me, ‘If I can ever do anything for you, give me a call’. So in September, 36 years ago, I called him and said, ‘Hi, remember me? Can I just come and hang out?’. They gave me fifty dollars a week and I was the gofer and I would go for this, go for that.

Then, I subsequently recorded ‘Runaway’ in that room and then we did our first album in that room and we did the new one here, upstairs.

This power station was one of the most famous recording studios in the world. From ‘Under Pressure’ to ‘Let’s Dance’ to ‘Like a Virgin’ to ‘Born in the U.S.A.’. You name it, this was the place. So from the fall of 1980 until the summer of 1983 I was here and it was amazing.

When Richie [Sambora] left the band four years ago, was it like a divorce?

A divorce? A real divorce of marriage or a relationship to Richie?

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Your relationship. Did it feel like an actual divorce might feel like?

I don’t think so, having never gone through a divorce.

No, I mean, the truth is the truth. It was a show night. It was show 21 on the last tour, and he didn’t show up. There was never a fight, it wasn’t about money, there was no argument, the album was coming in at number one that week, we were sold-out everywhere.

The last time he had been in rehab, this guy Phil X filled in for him. So I was like, ‘Hey Phil, do you still have those charts? Do you know the songs?’ And we got him the next day. Fortunately for us we never missed a beat. Richie’s got his demons and that was that.

Just like that, not showing up? I would have at least imagined a proper fight ...

I swear to you on a stack of bibles ... no, there was no fight.

How euphoric do you get when you’re playing a song?

There’s a great sense of pride. When you write a song on a notebook, you think you hear what it’s going to sound like and then you show it to the band, the drums, the base, and the keyboard, and it takes shape in the studio. When you have the thought confirmed from the notebook to reality, it’s incredible. Then, the next phase is to go out and perform it for people, then you really know if the song works or not. Even when you finish the record, you think it’s right, but until you play it for people, you don’t know if it works. That’s true.

What you were aiming for on this latest record?

The intricate word in all the descriptions of it is integrity. That the integrity of the band should

not be called into question and I think the songs stand on their own. Not euphoria, not optimism.

Although, I’m an optimistic guy at the end of the day, this is not that. This record is about integrity.

It’s a very serious word of serious value.

Yeah, it’s not light-hearted. It’s all of us together. This is about taking something very personal and then people making it their own.

As soon as the songs are out of my hands, they don’t belong to me anymore. They belong to the world and people decide what they’re about.

For you, personally, you’ve always been a man of integrity?

I hope so. That’s an aspiration. Wouldn’t that be the greatest thing to say about any person?

That their integrity was intact? That they didn’t sell their soul? That is something I consider to be very important, regardless of what you are or what you do.

Is this Jon Bon Jovi speaking or is this a character?

No, definitely me. You know, people are going to say this happened and this happened.

‘Coulda, shoulda, woulda’, was that my mantra?

Absolutely not. Did things turn out the way that I hoped whether it was the team or Richie or the record company? I didn’t get the team, I didn’t get the guitar player, I got one out of three, but I ended up fine.

I wouldn’t live my life any other way, because, like I said before, you hit an obstacle you just go in a different direction. It’s just meant to be.

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Make it magic Despite humble beginnings, the Gold Coast’s Magic Millions Carnival is now one of racing’s most iconic events.

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WHO’D HAVE THOUGHT back in 1986 that the sale of 200 yearlings on Queensland’s Gold Coast would evolve into the Southern Hemisphere’s highest-earning yearling sale and one of the country’s most prestigious equine events?

But then, it is called the Magic Millions.

In the space of 30 short years, the Jeep Magic Millions Carnival and Raceday now catalogues well over 5,000 horses for auction and is a key component of the Australian breeding and racing economy, while the Raceday itself counts among the world’s 10 richest racemeets.

And with Magic Millions sales graduates racking up around 6,000 global wins each and every racing season, as well as accounting for nine of the last 12 Golden Slipper wins and the 2009 Melbourne Cup winner – Shocking – it’s not hard to see why.

Complemented by the Magic Millions Race Series and a flurry of social events including the Myer Fashions on the Field and the Moët & Chandon Opening Night, the Magic Millions Yearling Sale Series reflects the Magic Millions philosophy of innovation, participation and fun at the racetrack.

Now the world’s richest sales-based incentive race series, it exclusively features horses offered

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at Magic Millions Yearling sales and has grown from a groundbreaking, if small scale, concept into a prestigious global brand.

The annual sale and carnival received a major boost in the late 1990s when Australian business moguls and passionate horse racers John Singleton and Gerry Harvey bought the Magic Millions company and began imbuing the existing events with their trademark colour and style and developing new ways to grow the carnival still further.

The introduction of the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo from 2017 will add yet another dimension of prestige and entertainment to the festival renowned not only as a key element of the Queensland major events calendar, but for delivering a boost to the state’s tourism economy.

And in light of the Gold Coast’s enduring popularity with home-grown and international celebrities from all spheres of business and the arts, you just never know who you might bump into while you’re there.

Then in 2011, when John Singleton decided to devote his energies to other business interests, the Magic Millions became co-owned by Gerry Harvey and his wife and business partner, Katie Page-Harvey – ushering in yet another era for this ever-changing event that included fresh innovations like the Magic Millions Racing Women, the barrier draw and thoroughbred horse race on Surfers Paradise beach and the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo.

The 2016 Jeep Magic Millions Raceday, billed as Australia’s richest-ever raceday, offered $10 million in prize money and an incredible seven races each worth $1 million or more. In the vein of the event’s rapid ascent, the 2017 event looks set to surpass even that.

See? I told you this was the Magic Millions …

Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo Just when you thought the Gold Coast’s iconic Magic Millions Carnival couldn’t get any better, it has – with the addition of polo, the world’s oldest known team sport, which is believed to have originated more than 2,000 years ago as a training activity for cavalry.

The addition of the perennially popular global sport to the 2017 program was a natural progression for an international festival renowned for its colour and excitement … and, of course, the excellence of its horses. And that same vein of luxury and excellence is reflected by the polo tournament’s naming rights partner,

Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, which has recently completed an extensive refurbishment to offer visitors an unparalleled high-end retail and leisure experience.

The Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo event will feature some of the world’s best 8-goal polo players: Nic Roldan and Alejandro Novillo Astrada, who will serve both as team captains and 2017 Magic Millions International Polo ambassadors; plus Zara Phillips MBE, Francesca Cumani, Rob Archibald and Jack Archibald. And to showcase youth alongside experience, the first game of the day will feature the future Australian 2017 World Cup polo team.

Designed to appeal to equestrian devotees and event newcomers alike, Magic Millions Polo will provide the perfect platform for the traditional but still contemporary sport that proud Magic Millions co-owner Katie Page-Harvey describes as ‘the only other sport that is referred to as ‘the sport of kings’.’

The Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo Tournament will start the 2017 Carnival from Sunday 8 January, leading into the Yearling Sales, the Barrier Draw, Moët & Chandon Opening Night and the Jeep Magic Millions Raceday on Saturday 14 January. >>

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Magic Millions Racing Women Launched in 2012, Magic Millions Racing Women is aimed at fostering the development and recognition of women in thoroughbred horse racing through incentives and resources that encourage women’s participation in the industry.

These incentives include an additional prizemoney bonus of AU$500,000 that is distributed between the first four all-female owned or leased horses in finishing order of the race.

This has resulted in a steadily increasing number of registrations of horses targeted at the bonus, with 126 registrations being received in 2016 – only four years after the introduction of the incentive.

Key figures in the Women’s program include Katie Page-Harvey, Magic Millions co-owner who launched Magic Millions Racing Women to boost the profile of women in the thoroughbred horse racing industry, and Zara Phillips MBE, a silver medal-winning Olympian equestrian and Magic Millions Racing Women Patron who is also the second-eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Bally – then and now Balancing innovation and tradition is a successful combination for luxury Swiss brand Bally.

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WORDS KIRSTIE CLEMENTS

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT BALLY. Something very, very interesting is happening at the revered Swiss luxury brand that has been operating, with great elegance, since 1851.

Bally’s heritage is in shoe-making, and over the years there has been the introduction of a full fashion selection including bags, belts, eyewear, wallets, scarves and ready to wear.

There has also been a series of design directors over time, but it is the 2014 appointment of Argentinian born Pablo Coppola that is making some beautiful shifts in both product and perception.

Pablo has more than a decade’s experience of designing accessories, with stints at several of the industry’s top luxury brands, including Christian Dior, Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Celine.

He now oversees the design team responsible for Bally’s ready to wear, shoes, handbags and accessories, as well as overall brand image and communications, based in the company’s London headquarters.

What has become increasingly apparent is that while Pablo clearly appreciates history, he also understands how to innovate. And have some fun along the way.

First and foremost, Bally’s history is in shoes, and what a rich and unparalleled history it is.

The Bally family began collecting shoes in the 1850s: the private collection eventually became a museum in 1942. Housed in the original home of Carl Franz Bally, in picturesque Schonenwerd, Switzerland, the museum is open to the public, and houses more than 1,000 pairs of shoes from ancient roman sandals to swashbuckling over the knee boots fit for The Three Musketeers.

The Bally archive, in the nearby head office, also boasts a collection of more than 35,000 styles. It is an astonishing collection, undoubtedly one the most important private fashion archives in the world. From the high buttoned boots of the late 19th century, to the feminine thirties styles, forties platforms and fifties stilettos it is a veritable secret shoe heaven (one this journalist was fortunate to have visited a number of years ago). >>

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Pablo has, of course, been inspired by this treasure trove, citing the thirties as perhaps his favourite period.

“Before I joined Bally I always thought of it as a men’s brand,” he told Wallpaper magazine earlier this year. “Then I visited the archive and I couldn’t believe the amount of beautiful women’s shoes – all these golden shoes for women in the 1920s and

Bally was never flashy, it was beautifully constructed and beautifully considered.

Pablo is continuing this tradition, of recognising and capturing the mastery of the past, and bringing it into the now.

In April 2016, Bally celebrated the opening of a new David Chipperfield-designed Tokyu Plaza store in Tokyo with a selection of archival shoes in a brand

After a 60’s infused Autumn/Winter 2016 women’s collection, inspired by girl groups such as Martha and The Vandellas and The Shirelles, Pablo has hit the ground running with a gorgeous Spring/Summer 2017.

The collections still have lingering traces of the 60’s with its poppy colours and chunky costume jewellery, but there is masterful exploration of some

1930s. I was amazed at the sophistication and size of the women’s range. I love our archive and go back whenever I can.”

Bally is a most-European brand, and Pablo is correct in suggesting that it was for a long time more famous for men’s shoes, especially the ‘Scribe’, a style created in 1951 by Carl Franz Bally’s grandson Max, named after the Hotel Scribe in Paris. The Scribe became Bally’s bestselling style and has since been updated to versions called the Scribe Novo and the Scribe Novo Light; this gently tapered dress shoe is still one of the most elegant and classic styles for a well-dressed man, and a wardrobe benchmark.

“Almost every man in Paris wore Bally loafers in the eighties,” a French male friend assured me.

Bally became quietly famous for style, comfort and quality. You went to Bally for the sort of shoe you bought regularly, a staple that you updated.

new travelling exhibition called ‘Bally Untold, Part One: 1851-1951’.

One hundred years of artistry were on display, covering five themes – the first, 'Cocoon', dating from 1851-1900; 'Bloom 1900-1920'; 'Freedom 1920-1930'; 'Decadence 1930-1940'; and 'Defiance 1940-1951' (pertaining to the war time shortages of silk and leather which led to new materials being used in shoe making such as cork, wood and rope).

But defiance may also be a term that can equally apply to Coppola.

His new designs for men and women are both classic and a touch kooky – Men’s Spring/Summer 2017 features classic suits (in tomato red and musk pink), jeans and cowboy shirts embroidered with edelweiss, kimono coats, leather tracksuits, pale blue clutch bags and studded velvet loafers (worn all at once if so desired).

of Bally’s most iconic items.

The loafer is seen in every nuance – a shiny white leather backless version with snaffle, or high-heeled versions in lolly pink, white or letterbox red.

Bags are a standout, a fuchsia crushed velvet back pack, a quilted chain bag in shiny gold foil (with matching espadrilles), a not so sensible but highly covetable croc print tote in pale blue, all tapping into a new consumer desire for light-heartedness.

In the same sense of joie de vivre, Bally has teamed up with Swedish born artist André Saraiva for an exclusive capsule collection released in selected Bally stores and online in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, U.K. and U.S. from October 2016.

Also known as Monsieur André or Monsieur A, André’s career began in the mid-1980s on the streets of Paris, when he started painting graffiti on the walls featuring a cheerful stick figure by the name of ‘Mr. A’.

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He quickly gained the reputation of being one of Paris’s most important street artists, and his work has been exhibited in galleries and museums internationally, including a solo retrospective at the Museu do Design e da Moda in Lisbon in 2014.

The Bally x André collection includes men’s and women’s boots, a make-up bag, belt, travel wallet, a credit-card holder, key ring and silk scarf. André’s quirky graphic design talents also enticed Pablo to engage him to design a poster, which continues the brand’s long tradition of illustrated advertising.

The Bally x Andre poster is the first time Bally has used illustration in more than 25 years, reviving a house imprint and creating the possibility for further ongoing collaboration with new talent.

While Bally’s roots are firmly in the snowy Swiss Alps, CEO Frederic de Narp has a dynamic global vision.

A sparkling, Chipperfield-designed flagship store opened its dazzling doors on Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles in 2016 and expansion in the U.S. market will continue later with new stores planned for Miami and Hawaii, and a flagship store in New York in 2017. They have also recently opened a stylish new boutique in the redeveloped Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast.

For a luxury brand with a 165-year-old history, maintaining tradition, while being contemporary and relevant, is a delicate balance.

Pablo’s light touch, playful experimentation and clear-sighted appreciation of the past have made us excited about Bally all over again.

As someone who has seen the already phenomenal archives, it may be that the best is yet to come.

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MAX MARA rewrites the script with a star part for Miss Grace Jones, a self-fashioned icon who knows all there is to know about working the dynamic between masculine woman and feminine man.

Her recently published book, ‘I’ll Never Write My Memoirs’, lists her enigmatic role models: David Bowie, Marlene Dietrich, Klaus Nomi and Lauren Bacall.

Those influences show up in the memoirs, alongside Jerry Hall and Gia Carangi, with whom she started out as a model.

In the mutest of non-speaking roles, she found a voice, made herself heard – and collaborated with the biggest names; Helmut Newton, Keith Haring, Jean-Paul Goude.

Miss Jones championed razor sharp tailoring, and so does Max Mara.

Mannish suits are worn next to the skin, and pegged pants are cropped at the ankle to show off sexy pumps and strappy heels.

Dapper pinstripes, silk squares clasped at the throat and jaunty fedoras underline the look.

The innovative artist also pioneered the music video. The clip for 'I'm not perfect' inspires graphic black and white motifs – from micro to macro – that feature on parachute skirts, ultrafine ‘body painted' leggings and T-shirts, double faced coats and tunics.

Goude's unforgettable images of Grace spark off peppy postmodern colour combos – ebony, tobacco, coral, salmon and teal worked in precise peacoats, sleek lizard belts and voluminous knits that recall thousands of tiny flower petals.

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Micro fashion What will little trendsetters be wearing this summer?

WORDS HENRIETTA DUPS

WITH THE SUMMER holidays fast approaching I decided to seek some advice from Brisbane childrenswear experts – Elizabeth O’ConnorCowley, founder and designer of eeni meeni miini moh and e3M; Rachel Moor, co-owner of littlekisses.com; and Anna Callinan owner of Cocoon Petite Living – to ensure my daughters are on point this season.

First up I asked what the key colour palettes are for 2016/17.

“Summer is always such a vibrant, playful time of the year,” Anna replies.

“We are seeing lots of fresh colour palettes including blues, greens and yellows coming through for girls, while reds and oranges are featuring strongly in our boys ranges.”

“Neons continue to be very popular – citrus, neon green and neon red exude confidence and brightness for summer and feature in both our girls and boys collections,” says Elizabeth. “A pop of neon teamed back with our signature hues makes the perfect combo.”

As for the babies …

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“It is about white, pale pink, china blue, washed denim and earthy tones,” according to Rachel of Little Kisses.

However, Elizabeth adds that neons and bold simplistic prints were still really prominent in Europe for Spring/Summer with the southern hemisphere following suit.

“Eeni meeni miini moh are not fans of predictable pinks or blues but we do provide these colours in our own signature palette,” she says.

So what should the kids be wearing these summer holidays?

According to Anna, every girl needs a gorgeous jumpsuit in her wardrobe.

“She can look divine, but still cartwheel and play in a beautiful playsuit. While for the boys, Australian label Munster have totally outdone

cornflower blue jungle print, made from the softest cotton with side neck opening for easy dressing, with an Aden and Anais Bandana Bib to catch the watermelon drips.

For baby girls the most covetable item is the eeni meeni miini moh sweet ruffled playsuit overall in lightweight paper touch poplin, quite simply adorable.

I then asked the ladies what the ideal outfits are for children during the festivities.

“With most boys jumping in and out of the pool on Christmas Day, a casual look is perfect.

So a cool pair of boardies (Alphabet Soup or Munster Kids) and a quirky tee should do the trick,” Anna answers.

“Our neon green cargo shorts teamed with a classic indigo and white Breton stripe t-shirt

themselves this season with a Mexicaninspired theme (think Cacti and Chilies) carrying through their collection of shorts, boardies and tees.”

Rachel tells me the key outfit for baby boys this season is the Wilson & Frenchy Bodysuit in

will see him through Christmas day in style while baby boys will look Christmas cute in our comfy citrus drop crotch short and stripe t-shirt,” says Elizabeth. “And he’ll look super smart for New Year’s Eve in our peppermint cargo shorts teamed with our signature stripe ‘dude’ t-shirt.” >>

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Her two very special muses and models – twin daughters Mila and Ezara – were the inspiration behind Bella & Lace, which is a magical mix of whimsical nostalgia blended with fashion forward trends.

Kate personally designs each item down to the prints on the fabric and ensures that it is manufactured, packaged, and distributed ethically and in a sustainable way.

It seems sustainability is a common thread in children’s fashion.

Take new kids on the block – Brisbane duo, Astrid Schwartz and Hanna Hervall, co-founders of Bubnest.

A portable chic rest solution for your baby that combines Scandinavian design and sensibility with sustainability, Bubnests are made from GOTs certified Organic Cotton, which means they are free from all known toxic chemicals and are fair trade.

I asked the duo whether being a parent had shaped their view on corporate

responsibility and sustainability, to which they both replied ‘absolutely’.

“Being Swedish it [sustainability] is in our blood, therefore Bubnest had to fit in with our values. We couldn't make something that wasn’t safe for the babies, our team and the environment,” Hanna explains.

“We also love educating our customers on the power they have as consumers, because as parents we all have a social and environmental responsibility to ensure

the world is still liveable and safe for future generations,” she adds.

Bubnest is the perfect accessory for you and your newborn this holiday season, as baby can rest safely by your side on a picnic rug, the floor or a sofa while you socialise.

With all these beautiful locally-designed labels, I’m sure my daughters Mila and Sofia will be making many stylish and playful fashion choices this season.

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SWING MEETS OPERA Where: Ioesco CafĂŠ Cucina Bar When: 2 October What: Over 300 guests attended the Kings of Swing meets Opera under the Stars event. Held in the Sanctuary Cove Piazza in front of Ioesco CafĂŠ Cucina Bar, the elegant evening featured a sumptuous 3-course Italian meal accompanied by performances from opera singer Rocco, as well as Greg Asplin and the Big Band.

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Where: Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane When: 26 October What: The Gallery of Modern Art provided a stunning backdrop as the Paspaley family invited guests to discover the contemporary new Rhapsody Strands by Paspaley. Tapping into the Australian South Sea pearler’s vault of exquisite pearls, the highlycustomisable strands measure over two metres in length and can be draped and wrapped around the body as one long, unbroken line, or playfully detached into bracelets and shorter necklaces.

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Balthazar

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Vue 175

Now Open

Decadent dining

The renewed Vue 175

Balthazar is an innovative wine and dining destination on the Gold Coast.

Indulge in tapas married with stunning wines and champagnes or impress with a private degustation experience for up to 18 guests in our beautifully designed venue.

Choose from 15 degustation menus – French, modern Australian or contemporary Chinese, each dish is art on a plate.

Explore our wine cellar showcasing over 500 local and global wines, specifically selected by our sommelier.

For uninterrupted ocean views from every table, indulge at the multi-award-winning venue, Seaduction Restaurant & Bar, in the heart of famous Surfers Paradise.

Following the seasons, Seaduction’s menu allures with fresh produce sourced from niche providores around the country.

All dishes feature technically brilliant combinations of taste and texture, with innovative touches of molecular gastronomy.

Whether dining a la carte or opting for degustation, be sure to indulge.

Embrace the fresh air of the Gold Coast Hinterland at the renewed Vue 175.

Surrounded by the forest and enriched with a breathtaking view of the Gold Coast, Vue 175 welcomes you to taste our new Seasonal Menu. Our chefs select only the best regional flavours to awaken your senses revealing a new perception of fine dining.

Unwind with a pre-dinner drink at our famous Pool Bar and enjoy the enchanting summer sunset.

Balthazar Wine & Dining

Seaduction Restaurant + Bar

MODERN AUSTRALIAN, FRENCH

07 5592 9973 Ground Floor, Crowne Plaza, 2807 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise

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MODERN AUSTRALIAN

MODERN CHIC AUSTRALIAN CUSINE

Ruffles Lodge & Spa 07 5546 7411

07 5635 5728 Level 2, 8 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

423 Ruffles Road, Willow Vale

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Top Tables Vie

Torii

Vanitas

Dine with spectacular Broadwater views

Raising the bar

Exceptional Dining

Set among a beautifully appointed, contemporary alfresco backdrop with views across the glistening Gold Coast Broadwater and Palazzo Versace Marina, Vie Bar + Restaurant is a stylish establishment specialising in clean, fresh and modern cuisine using the freshest local produce.

Relax in ultra chic surrounds with a delicious cocktail and enjoy the fresh sea breeze while selecting a dish from the progressive menu prepared by newly appointed chef Samuel Smith.

At the heart of the spectacular new Pacific Fair Boulevard sits Torii, a Japanese-inspired restaurant and bar fully dedicated to the twin pleasures of yakitori and divine whisky.

This bold partnership explores the best flavours of Japan on the grill, which, of course, taste even better when paired with one of their 75+ international whiskies.

Created as something reminiscent of a gracious London gentleman’s club, and with the amazing food you find at a Japanese izakaya, Torii is definitely one to book for this weekend.

Renowned among the best restaurants on the Gold Coast, Vanitas sets the scene for innovative, sophisticated dining, celebrating the freshest in local produce while focusing on an ever-evolving seasonal menu presented by Chef De Cuisine, Dayan Hartill-Law. This one-hatted restaurant is the perfect venue to ignite your senses and take your tastebuds on an unforgettable journey.

This Christmas season, book a stunning festive Friday Musica Palazzo dinner & show experience from $90, including a 2-course dinner and live opera. Christmas Parties, Christmas Day dining and New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball tickets available.

Palazzo Versace

Torii Restaurant & Bar

Palazzo Versace

07 5509 8000

07 5572 1888

07 5509 8000

94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

Lot 1612 Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Hooker Blvd, Broadbeach

94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

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CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN

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YAKITORI, WHISKY BAR

MODERN AUSTRALIAN CUISINE

Clifford’s Grill & Lounge

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Mecca Bah

Change the way you dine

80’s New Year’s Eve Party

Pizza appreciation classes

A modern spin on the traditional grill house, set inside an industrial chic culinary space that is sure to excite the senses.

Showcasing world-class chef creations on an open 10-burner grill, set alight daily by our spectacular chefs. Exquisite dishes, fashioned for sharing, perfectly matched with worldly wines. From share boards to chargrilled 1kg T-bone steaks, seared whole pink snapper and irresistible desserts – at Clifford’s we are changing the way you experience dining.

Forget about reality this New Year’s Eve as we take you back to one of the most epic decades ever. Feel fun and carefree in your fabulous 80’s wear, indulge with a five course degustation menu and a five hour beverage package at this one of a kind celebration.

Saturday 31 December 7.30pm - 12.30am | $249pp To book, visit goldcoasttickets.com.au/event/2086

Perfect for all cooking levels, our pizza appreciation classes are guaranteed to turn you into a pizza enthusiast. You’ll kick off the night with a welcome drink.

Then Chef Daniel will guide you through the art of pizza making and have you performing your own pizza acrobatics in no time.

Next comes the challenges; with great prizes to be won. When the class is over it’s time to kick back, relax and enjoy your creations over a few drinks.

Includes: a glass of bubbles, wine or beer on arrival; 2-hour private class with Daniel; your very own handcrafted pizza; games, competitions and prizes. P.O.A.

Clifford’s Grill & Lounge

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

Mecca Bah

MODERN GRILL HOUSE

07 5588 8400 3032 Surfers Paradise Blvd,

CHIC DEGUSTATION DINING

TRADITIONAL FOOD. MODERN DINING

07 3252 5299

07 5570 0396

Surfers Paradise

81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

19-21/1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

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CUISINE

Summer pasta Serve up summer seafood with a difference using this delicious recipe from Balthazar Restaurant, Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise.

Ravioli Lobster with Armoricaine Sauce PASTA Ingredients 400gm plain flour 4 eggs Method 1. Put flour through sieve.

2. M ix in eggs one by one on low speed blender.

3. R oll dough through pasta machine to cover numbers.

RAVIOLI STUFFING Ingredients 1 500gm lobster 150ml cream 2 egg whites Salt and pepper to taste Dill Method 1. Remove tail from lobster.

2. Dice half of lobster tail.

3. Sautee in butter.

4. Blend the other half of the lobster tail with egg white, dill and seasoning.

5. Add cream.

To make ravioli 1. Cut pasta dough to shape.

2. Top with lobster stuffing.

3. Brush egg white on one side of pastry.

4. Cover with another piece of ravioli pasta.

5. Pinch sides together.

ARMORICAINE SAUCE Ingredients 100gm Spanish onion 100gm carrot 50gm garlic 1 bunch tarragon 300gm fresh tomato Brandy Olive oil Salt and pepper 50gm long grain rice Fish sauce

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Method 1. Finely dice onion and carrot.

2. Chop garlic.

3. Dice tomato.

4. Chop lobster shell into pieces.

5. SautĂŠ onions and carrots until soft.

6. Add garlic and lobster shell.

7. SautĂŠ until golden.

8. Flame brandy.

9. Add tomato.

10. Cover with fish sauce, season and simmer for 30 minutes.

11. Add rice and simmer until rice is cooked.

12. Put mixture through strainer.

To serve 1. Blanch ravioli in boiling water.

2. Lightly toss in olive oil.

3. Pre-heat pasta bowl.

4. Pour sauce onto bowl.

5. Place lobster ravioli on top of sauce.

6. Garnish with dill and micro herbs and finely shaved black truffle.

7. Add rice.

Chef profile

OPEN FROM 6AM - 8PM 7 DAYS

JEAN-MARC HEUSSNER, EXECUTIVE CHEF CROWNE PLAZA SURFERS PARADISE JEAN-MARC started with Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise in May 2012. He oversees, and is responsible for, five restaurants, room service, and a 14-room capacity conference and events department specialising in residential conferences, meetings, gala events and weddings.

Jean-Marc has had an extensive career across both hotels and independent restaurants. Of particular note is his time working under the guidance of renowned chef Charles Barrier in Les Negre, a Michelin-starred restaurant in France’s Loire Valley.

Then followed a trip to Australia, where he landed a lead role in his first Sydney restaurant, Victoire Restaurant in Chatswood. This role allowed Jean-Marc to travel and visit South-East Queensland, taking his first steps into the Gold Coast, working for the ANA, Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza Hotels.

Jean-Marc participates in local food activities and fairs, and over the years has taken part in developing many talented chefs.

As Executive Chef he also nurtures other key leadership roles in the kitchen, effectively ensuring sustainability in the hotel’s talent pipeline and, more importantly, the industry pool.

Spearheading Crowne Plaza’s newest dining offering Balthazar Wine and Dining, Jean-Marcs’ food passion is now modernAustralian with a French flair, with a heavy focus on local Queensland produce, working closely with grocers and producers and igniting relationships that support development in both food production and plate finish.

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Good as gold Creating artisan dairy products at the White Gold Creamery on the Gold Coast.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES BARNES

MICHAEL AND BRONWYN LIND are the passionate people responsible for turning local ‘white gold’ into quality dairy products under their White Gold Creamery label.

A tree change to the Gold Coast hinterland alerted them to the harsh plight of dairy farmers since deregulation of the industry. This knowledge, and an interest in cheese making, led Bronwyn to begin experimenting – making a different cheese each week, using milk produced in her community.

Not knowing how far it would take them, Bronwyn entered a cheese makers’ competition in the home-made category. Almost all her products were declared prize-winners, which led to an idea of even greater proportions – how to use this new found passion for cheese making to directly impact their community, and assist in offering farmers a fair price for their milk.

“Unless something is done, the future could be devoid of farms like the one I discovered,” Bronwyn said. “They will just disappear from our communities.”

Before embarking on their venture, Bronwyn and Michael conducted extensive research, travelling to many of the big cheese making countries, including Italy, France and Germany.

The White Gold Creamery was then fastidiously set up to respond to market demand, to place cheeses into the local environment, reflect the local area’s milk, and bring hard-to-find products to their local customer base.

They have sufficiently diverse equipment to produce just about every kind of cheese

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imaginable – soft, blue, hard, you name it – in this humble creamery at Biggera Waters on the Gold Coast.

The Lind’s source the ‘white gold’ from nearby Mt Tommerup outside Beaudesert.

Here, Jersey cows graze happily on the farm of sixth generation farmers Dave and Kay Tommerup, and are still hand milked and raised ethically following organic principles. This pasture rearing adds a unique flavour to White Gold Creamery products.

Michael regularly visits the farm ensuring strict regulations are met when securing this precious milk. Within a matter of hours of collection, it is pasteurised at the Creamery adding specific cultures. The by-product of cheese and dairy making (the whey) is then transported back to Mt Tommerup for their heritage breed pigs to devour, minimising waste and maximising this valuable food resource.

Michael and Bronwyn only deal in small batch amounts of sustainably sourced 'fair’ price milk.

Because the milk returns a different flavour depending on the time of year – summer milk yields a lower fat content, while winter milk is creamier with a higher fat content – these artisans are able to constantly create differing flavours and styles.

Along with milk from Mt Tommerup’s jersey cows, the couple incorporates local ingredients during maturation of certain cheeses. They are able to wash rinds with local olive oil or beer, or even dust the products with native herbs and leaves to increase the flavour.

The natural Queensland Hoop Pine shelving in the ageing rooms allows the pine to infuse with the cheeses as they age – Cheddar and Beechmont especially sit comfortably on these shelves – adding a unique point of difference.

There is a wonderful stretch of products being made at the White Gold Creamery including Cultured Butter (this will yield the perfect beurre noisette, chefs take note); Creme Quartet, an indulgent decadent bloomy rind; Broadwater Blue; Haloumi (best I’ve tasted by far … very very impressive) and Duck Creek, a semi soft gouda-esque, enhanced with flecks of cumin seeds. Bespoke cheeses can also be made/ created on consignment.

Recently, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) lifted the ban on some raw milk cheeses (cheese made from milk that has not been pasteurised), another exciting step for Michael and Bronwyn.

“The taste difference is mind blowing, I was shocked at the difference,” Michael says.

“To compare the two is to compare a four piece band to a symphony orchestra.”

By combining thorough research, support for their farming community and dedicated hard work, with an instinctive expertise and genuine passion, Michael and Bronwyn have developed a superb local product, all using their precious ’White Gold’.

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Sports & Gaming Lounge | Beers on Tap Gourmet Bistro | Pub Meals | Warm Village Atmosphere

Building 7 Masthead Way, The Docks Precinct, Sanctuary Cove | info@sanctuarycovetavern.com.au

Phone +61 7 5514 8511 | www.sanctuarycovetavern.com.au

CUISINE

Chef’s choice Chocolate & coffee To celebrate the festive season, Nespresso have released two limited edition Chocolate Square flavours: Dark Chocolate Raspberry and Milk Chocolate Crunchy Corn.

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Smoking hot Impress your guests with an American style barbeque experience.

The Original Bradley Smoker Range of electric smoke cookers are slick, conveniently sized and powerful. Priced from $799.

20- 22 JANUARY

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Ginger Flower and Food Festival The Ginger Factory’s iconic Ginger Flower and Food Festival is back for its 21st year and promises to delight the senses with three spectacular days of food, flowers and entertainment for all. A must-do for foodies and garden lovers alike, the festival will be brimming with local talent keen to share their best kept cooking and gardening secrets. Features include lifestyle and food workshops, cooking demonstrations from renowned chefs and live entertainment and fun activities for all ages.

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The Power of Flour

By Rowie Dillon For many, living gluten-free has meant missing out on classic dishes, traditionally cooked with wheat-based flours – until now. From coconut flour to buckwheat, teff to tapioca, The Power of Flour is full of delicious, easy-to-follow recipes using a range of gluten-free flour, seeds and grains.

RRP $35

Butter up Working with supply from Maleny Dairies, whose cream was voted the ‘best cream in Australia’ at the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show, Beach Brewing Co produce amazing salted and unsalted cultured butters. The high quality products are now available in select independent retailers throughout south-east Queensland including IGA Village Market Sanctuary Cove.

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Perfect pairings To celebrate their move to Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Tyrrells have partnered with Punt Road Wines to bring you a range of perfect pairings – wine, cider or beer accompanied by your favourite Tyrrells crisps variety.

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Summer sensation The Belvedere Spritz Collection is now available at Garden Kitchen & Bar on the Gold Coast.

Faithful to the original recipe, the delicious summer cocktail teams the luxury Belvedere vodka with a naturally flavoured modifier (such as vermouth or aromatised wine), sparkling water and two fresh garnishes (traditionally a herb and a citrus), served over ice.

“The beauty of this range is that we can really utilise the natural and native ingredients of our own home state Queensland, which is something that we already do with our seasonal menu at Garden Kitchen & Bar,” said Richard Gush, General Manager Food and Beverage at Jupiters Gold Coast.

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WINE CELLAR

The heart of Heathcote The team at Tellurian Wines has bottled the true essence of the Heathcote winemaking region.

WORDS TONY HARPER

I MET DANIEL HOPKINS late last year and we chatted over a fairly average seafood lunch.

He’s the sort of bloke I like – clever, articulate but honest. He’s a country boy and he’s also General Manager at Tellurian Wines – a small, family-run winery in Heathcote.

Tellurian was his dad’s idea.

Ian Hopkins is an engineer with a lifetime love of wine. In 2002 he did the thing folks say you should never do and turned his hobby into a work project by buying a patch of land in Heathcote and planting it to vines. Hobby became toil, but from what I could glean it is stuff he still loves.

At the time Ian was buying land Daniel was flying pretty high, working for Nike, hunting gifted athletes and travelling the world.

These days he is firmly grounded in Heathcote, but – like his father – he seems rather content.

In 2006 the Tellurian team doubled with the addition of Tobias Anstead (winemaker) and Tim Brown (viticultural consultant).

Heathcote lies almost in the middle of Victoria, 102 (as the crow flies) kilometres pretty much due north of the Melbourne CBD and about 40 kilometres south-east of Bendigo.

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It is Shiraz country. Like Coonawarra just over the South Australian border, soil is a big part of what defines its wines: here it is ancient, red Cambrian soils that grab most of the spotlight.

Heathcote Shiraz gained a reputation as a high-octane powerhouse with some of its icons – like Wild Duck Creek – pushing the upper boundaries with explosive, uber-ripe flavours.

And – as was the fashion not too many years past – a lot of new oak could be seen in the district.

But there’s more to the region than merely bombastic wines, and today the best examples combine power and richness with far more elegance and restraint. Tellurian follows the more placid approach.

The Tellurian vineyard lies to the north of the Heathcote township on the slopes of the Mount Camel range. Most of it is planted to Shiraz, but there’s also Riesling, Marsanne, Viognier, Grenache, Mourvedre and that wonderful Sicilian variety … Nero d’Avola.

Establishing a vineyard demands a lot of yakka, fairly deep pockets and plenty of patience.

Once the vines are finally in the ground it takes at least two years to grow a usable harvest, then a

further 10 for things to really get ticking. Tellurian made its first wine – a Shiraz – in 2008.

Today there’s plenty more to the range.

Grapes for two of the wines are currently sourced from the Chalmers Vineyard, also in Heathcote. These two, Fiano and Nero d’Avola, are quirky Italian varieties that the Chalmers family pioneered and championed (along with a plethora of other Italian grapes) in Australia. And both are finding a very firm foothold.

The 2015 Tellurian Fiano is finer and more textural than a lot of the other Australian examples.

It has had some barrel work which kind of plucks away at the fruit characters and adds some more savoury elements. Compared to a lot of the Italian versions it looks quite contemporary – mod-Oz alternative white with a Fiano bent: I love it.

Nero d’Avola is a contrary beast: it’s a Sicilian red so you expect something brash and powerful … loud. But it tends more to perfume and a weight not far beyond Pinot Noir.

Tellurian’s 2014 doesn’t lack for structure and it has captured the flirtatiousness of the variety.

This is lazy Sunday afternoon red, slow sipping over olives and anchovies.

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BUGATTI | DANIEL HECHTER | FLORSHEIM | BRANDO MEYER | BRAX | FERRACINI SHOES | MMX RICH FRIDAY | SPERRY | HAUPT | ETERNA SHIRTS TOM & TEDDY SWIMSHORTS | DI NERO MILANO INGRAM SHIRTS | REPORTER | FLORENTINO OF SPAIN

EXCLUSIVE ITALIAN MADE IMPORTS SHIRTS, JEANS, BELTS, TEES, POLOS & SHOES Of the whites I love the Marsanne. It shows the nutty, silky, fresh pear notes that typify Marsanne but like the Fiano there’s more to it than simple fruit; there’s some canny winemaking adding complexities and mouth feel.

And the Viognier is superb – again not overblown but perfumed and lush.

There’s a stunning 2015 Rosé crafted from Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre and Nero d’Avola – fine, dry, supple.

A bunch of reds are produced but it’s Shiraz that really fuels the Tellurian story.

Redline is the entry-level (around $22), then Pastiche ($27), and Tranter ($40) as the flagship plus two small parcels of single-block Shiraz. They all share the family traits of brightness and elegance, but as you taste upwards through the range they become more intense, more plush and paired with more oak.

There’s a distinctive spice and lift to Heathcote Shiraz, particularly the stuff grown on the red soils. It’s there in spades in the Tellurian reds – they reek of their region.

And despite the fact that they are gentler, more restrained wines than some of the big-name wines of a few years ago, I reckon they’ll live just as long and look a whole lot better when they get there.

Est. 1995

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Culinary cruising Enjoy acclaimed culinary experiences on board Oceania Cruises.

EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE has been a hallmark of Oceania Cruises since the first cruise set sail in 2003.

Legendary Master Chef Jacques Pépin is Executive Culinary Director. His inspiration and culinary wizardry have helped Oceania Cruises provide the finest cuisine at sea.

Each ship features exquisite cuisine with a range of options with no supplemental dining charges. The Grand Dining Room and Terrace Café offer open-seating so guests may dine whenever they wish and with whomever they choose.

The Culinary Centre on board Marina and Riviera, the first hands-on cooking school at sea, teaches guests to prepare a variety of dishes in a professional, state-of-theart teaching kitchen with fully equipped individual cooking stations. Through this hands-on experience, guests learn everything from regional cuisines to barbeque grilling.

Another exclusive offering is the Culinary Creations Land Tours. These multiday pre-, post- and mid-cruise land tours provide guests with an opportunity to become immersed in the world’s most fascinating culinary destinations. Locations highlighted for 2017 include Provence, Tuscany, Greece and London.

For the ultimate in exclusivity on board Marina and Riviera, Privée may be reserved for the evening for parties of up to 10 guests, who will enjoy the full menu selection from Polo Grill, Toscana or both, while La Reserve by Wine Spectator offers wine tastings, insightful wine seminars and in the evenings, a seven-course wine and food pairing experience.

The food-focussed cruise line also offers Culinary Discovery Tours to provide guests with epicurean interests the opportunity to experience firsthand the cultures of the world through their cuisine. >>

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From private tastings of regional varietals to jaunts through bustling fish markets, each Culinary Discovery Tour enables guests to experience firsthand the authentic flavours defining local cuisines.

Accompanied by a master chef instructor from the ship’s hands-on cooking school, The Culinary Centre, guests can delve deeply into the local cuisine by exploring local food markets, vineyards, restaurants and farms.

Some of the enthralling Culinary Tour expeditions include: Antibes, France – Provençal Olive Grove Luncheon: Guests will enjoy a scenic 45-minute drive to Domaine de la Royrie, an olive grove dating to the 15th century, near the quaint village of Grasse. The owners will guide guests on a walking tour amongst the majestic, silver-leaved olive trees and explain the artisanal methods for making superior extra virgin olive oil.

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Bandol, France – Provençal Lunch & Wine with Master Chef: This tour takes guests to the private, stone cottage home of Master Chef Rene Berand, where they will stroll through his magnificently abundant gardens brimming with herbs, lettuces, fruit trees and grape vines.

Following a cooking demonstration of classical Provencal dishes, guests will be escorted to his nearby restaurant, Le Bistrot de Jef, to enjoy a specially-prepared lunch in the restaurant’s glass-enclosed rooftop dining room. The Mediterranean-inspired lunch will be expertly paired with local Bandol wines.

Casablanca, Morocco – Chef Tour & Moroccan Cooking Class: Guests and their chef will take an exotic journey through the Central Market of Casablanca and the ancient city’s famous olive market.

The Central Market’s colourful stalls sell a variety of fresh fish, fruits, vegetables and flowers

such as preserved lemons and breads that will be purchased by the chef and used later for a class back on the ship focussed on modern Moroccan cooking.

Catania on Sicily, Italy – Chef Market Tour, Cannoli & Lunch: This chef-guided walking tour begins with a sampling of delicious Sicilian street food – like arancini, a fried rice ball with various fillings – followed by a stroll through the ancient, exotic Mercate del Pesce di Catania street market, where locals sell everything from blood oranges to cuttlefish. Next, guests will enjoy a tasty lunch of Sicilian dishes – and wines – at the charming Ostier Vinoteca.

Heraklion (Iraklion) on Crete, Greece – Cretan Food & Wine with Farm-to-Table Lunch: Guests learn (and taste) the secrets behind what makes Crete a culinary mecca. Along with the chef and a local expert, the group will meander through the streets of the Old City, stopping at bakeries

and coffee shops for tastings of pastries, breads, coffees and olive oils bursting with flavour.

Lunch is served at Areutosa, a charming allCretan restaurant with a passion for showcasing locally grown ingredients, cooking methods and recipes, enhanced by fine wines from the island.

Palamos, Spain – Spain’s Trendiest Culinary Destination: A small group of ‘foodies’ will delve into an intimate, behind-the-scenes look of the Catalan region, boasting more Michelin chefs than anywhere on earth.

The group will visit Can Solivera, a producer of artisanal Arbequina olive oil, and sample the fruity, fresh, aromatic oil.

After shopping at the Forallac farm-shop, prized for 100 percent extra virgin olive oil soap and creams, the group will experience Catalan cuisine at La Placa de Madremanya for a seven-course tasting lunch with wine – and a cooking demonstration.

CULINARY DISCOVERY EUROPEAN TOURS FOR 2017 ine Tasting, Market Tour and Lunch: W Guests can immerse themselves in culinary foods, traditions and the magic of Maderian wines, while enjoying a visit to the abundant town open market and pub lunch of traditional island fare.

avello Lunch & Amalfi Chocolate Demo: R Accompanied by our Culinary Centre Chef, you’ll enjoy a tour of mountaintop Ravello, a traditional Italian lunch and later return to Amalfi for a demonstration and tasting of handcrafted chocolates.

tarazanas Market, Tapas & Spanish Wine: A Experience Malaga like a true gourmand with your Culinary Centre Chef, visiting the Atarazanas Central Market, an architectural gem housing a vivid collection of fresh fish, Spanish hams and cheeses and produce.

Shop for ingredients for your tapas cooking class onboard.

or more specific details or general F information contact Cove Travel

+61 7 5577 9211 or info@covetravel.com.au

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Local itineraries Discover an exciting all-inclusive luxury cruise experience close to home with Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Asia Pacific itineraries.

IN THE LEAD UP to the start of the local cruise season, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is preparing to embark on its highly anticipated Asia Pacific itineraries – with 20 incredible sailings taking place across the region from November 2016 to May 2017.

The increased season reflects the continued demand for luxury travel experiences, together with the increasing popularity of regional cruising.

Two of Regent’s four-ship fleet will visit the Asia Pacific region including the recently enhanced, ultra-intimate 490-guest Seven Seas Navigator, and the 700-guest Seven Seas Voyager, which has recently undergone a massive refurbishment.

Both ships are part of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ US$125 million fleet refurbishment programme which will see the already industry-leading vessels match the world leading style of the recently launched Seven Seas Explorer.

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The local itineraries range from 12 to 60 nights, including sailings from Barcelona to Sydney, Los Angeles to Auckland, and Perth to Singapore, taking in diverse destinations and unique ports of call that are inaccessible to larger ships.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has recently been named ‘Best for Luxury’ by leading global cruise review site Cruise Critic, in its first-ever Editors’ Picks Awards held exclusively for the Australian market.

“We’re thrilled to have been recognised by such an industry publishing icon in its inaugural awards targeted towards Australian cruisers, who are particularly passionate cruise fans, especially during 2016, which has been a monumental year for the Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand,” said Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Asia Pacific, Steve Odell.

“Not only is Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrating its 25th year at sea, we’re still

flying high from the recent maiden voyage of our flagship Seven Seas Explorer, which has set a new benchmark as The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built™.

“This award acknowledges Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ position at the forefront of the opulent, all-inclusive cruise sector, where guests enjoy fine dining and quality wines and spirits across a raft of specialty restaurants, all-suite accommodation, superb personalised service thanks to an incredibly high staff to guest ratio, and fascinating shore excursions in each and every port of call,” added Steve.

According to Cruise Critic, Seven Seas Explorer ‘lived up to this year’s hype as the world’s most luxurious ship through its impeccable service, lavish use of marble and chandeliers, incredible art collection, world-class restaurants, and uplifting sense of space’.

The six-star cruise line is renowned for its intimate ships, enviable staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5, and incredible free inclusions.

These include unlimited shore excursions in every port of call, 1-night pre-cruise hotel package in Concierge Suites and above; land programmes on select voyages, complimentary WiFi, specialty restaurants and 24 hour room service, unlimited fine wines and premium spirits, in-suite mini bar replenished daily and pre-paid gratuities.

The line’s exceptional entertainment and on board activities comprises nightly musical performances, cabaret shows and Cirque style productions backed by a nine piece orchestra, as well as The Smithsonian Collection by Smithsonian Journeys enrichment programme led by a wide range of experts – from noted art historians to leading authors and former diplomats – who sail for the entire voyage sharing their first-hand knowledge and expertise.

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Play USA From the Big Easy to the Big Apple, our recent USA holiday was filled with magical experiences and musical interludes.

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This is a region embedded in slavery and the

MANY PEOPLE say the best thing about travelling is coming home again … but when your destinations include New Orleans, Nashville, Washington and New York, sometimes you wish you could stay away forever.

This is exactly how Derek and I felt on our recent Big Easy to the Big Apple tour with APT. The month long odyssey wove its way from the heartland of the deep South, along the mighty Mississippi, across to the nation’s capital, before finishing up in the city that never sleeps … all clichés, but all providing experiences that lived up to the hype.

After a quick layover in Dallas, our first stop was New Orleans where we spent a few days taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the

unique experiences as we were led through the streets of the ‘Quarter’ by a traditional Dixieland Jazz band, complete with police escort. Having the entire city centre come to a halt just so that we could walk to our restaurant was a surreal feeling (although I am assured the locals are quite used to it).

The next leg of our trip was spent aboard the Queen of the Mississippi, a luxury small-ship paddlewheeler that took us from New Orleans through to Memphis.

While the Mississippi itself was a bit disappointing – a working river with levee banks that prevent much sightseeing – the accommodation, company, service and dining options were excellent.

American Civil War, so naturally many of the daily excursions were focused on these two areas.

Highlights included a visit to the perfectly preserved Oak Alley Plantation with its majestic avenue of 28 evenly spaced oak trees; another to Frogmore Plantation where we witnessed a heart-wrenching rendition of Old Man River; and a tour of Vicksburg National Military Park, the site of a key battle in 1863.

Disembarking after seven magical days on board, more amazing experiences awaited.

As Marc Cohn so eloquently put it, ‘I was walking in Memphis, walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale’. He was of course referring to Beale Street, the iconic thoroughfare where names such

French Quarter, exploring the home of the famous (or infamous) Mardi Gras and getting our first look at the stunning antebellum architecture that is prevalent throughout the South.

One constant on the entire journey was the music and New Orleans provided the first of many

And the entertainment on board, from the gorgeous Victory Belles with their Andrews Sisters tribute to Banjo Man Dan Knowles (if you ask nicely he might let you sign his guitar) and his partner-in-crime Eddie Coffey, was exceptional.

as B.B. King, Justin Timberlake and Jerry Lee Lewis feature on the Brass Notes Walk of Fame.

Renowned as the birthplace of the blues and rock-n’roll, Memphis is also home to Sun City Studio where a young man by the name of Elvis Presley cut his first record.

Speaking of Elvis, one of the benefits of joining an organised tour is the exclusive access given to attractions usually overrun by tourists and this was especially appreciated on our after-hours visit to Graceland.

Although relatively humble by today’s standards, the King’s mansion was every bit as ostentatious and spectacular as you would expect. It was easy to imagine his entourage lounging around the famed Jungle Room or shooting pool on the blue suede billiard table. The grounds were equally impressive, as was the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum where we enjoyed a private dinner surrounded by pink Cadillacs and vintage Ferraris … a truly special and memorable night.

Moving from rock’n’roll to rockabilly … the next stop on our journey was Nashville.

Having been born in Australia’s country music capital, Tamworth, I was very much looking forward to visiting its American counterpart and I wasn’t disappointed.

From standing on stage at the Grand Ole Opry to listening to buskers on the ‘Honky Tonk Highway’; from searching for the perfect pair of red cowboy boots to ‘walking the line’ at the Johnny Cash Museum, I loved every single minute of my time there. >>

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However, a word of caution … don’t wander into a bar on Memorial Day and expect to have ‘just one drink’ … and if you do, don’t tell the band you are Australian because the odds are you will still be there singing Keith Urban songs until the early hours of the morning.

After a memorable few days in ‘Music City U.S.A.’, we boarded a flight to the East Coast to check out Washington DC. A lot more corporate and conservative than the previous destinations, it was still a fascinating place to visit.

Naturally, the White House, Arlington Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial were at the top of our sightseeing list, as was a visit to at least one of the Smithsonian Museums.

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Graceland, Memphis

Unfortunately our holiday coincided with the end of the American school year and the entire city was overrun with kids, so we soon retreated to our hotel and a slice of the amazing apple pie at the Blue Duck Tavern across the road (a huge thanks to my American friends for this recommendation).

After a quick detour though Amish Country (and the obligatory buggy ride), we found ourselves on the streets of Philadelphia.

Although our stay here was brief, there was still time to check out the biggest record store I’ve ever seen and belt out the strains of the Rocky music as we ran (or in my case walked) up the stairs made famous by Sylvester Stallone in the 1970s.

The musical mystery tour continued in New York, where we were lucky enough to catch the Rockettes in full dress rehearsal during a tour of Radio City Music Hall, as well as see the amazing Carol King-inspired musical Beautiful and the new Cirque du Soliel show, appropriately named Paramour on Broadway.

Of course, no visit to New York is complete without a visit to the Empire State Building, which we did at midnight following a delicious meal at the Tribeca Grill (apparently this is a celebrity haunt but there were no stars in sight the night we were there).

Despite the time, this iconic building was extremely busy. My advice … get your hands on a VIP pass, either through your hotel concierge

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For all the fun we had on this trip, there were some sombre moments as well ‌ the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas, which chronicles the life and death of President John F. Kennedy; the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis which is housed in the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King was assassinated; and the many memorials and monuments in Washington that pay tribute to great men, great wars and great nations.

But perhaps the most poignant of all was the 9/11 Memorial Plaza in New York. The names of every person who died in the terrorist attacks of February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001 are inscribed in bronze around the twin memorial pools, providing both a touching tribute and a sobering reminder that we should all enjoy life, whether that involves travelling to a foreign country as we did or simply staying home.

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City escape In her final column, Patsy Rowe recalls a mid-week break in Brisbane.

LET ME BEGIN by saying that Bill really is a very good driver. It’s just that we’re different kinds of drivers.

When heading to Brisbane, if I were at the wheel I would choose a lane as we came onto the motorway, and potter along in that lane until we arrived.

Not so for Bill. He likes to try them all. And try them he does. Back and forth, with added commentary: ‘look at this galah chugging along in second gear’, ‘we won’t be in Brisbane till tomorrow at this rate’ … and my favourite: ‘this fella shouldn’t be in the overtaking lane. That’s illegal. I’ll have to go round him’.

It isn’t that he’s actually in a hurry. He just doesn’t like to be behind anyone.

Needless to say by the time we arrived at the Sofitel Hotel Brisbane for a midweek visit of two nights and three days, I was fairly stressed but Bill was just fine.

Brisbane is a city which makes for a marvellous short break. Besides being close to home for us, it’s also the epicentre of all that is hip and happening these days, from fine dining and cocktail bars to swanky hotels.

The only dilemma is that there are so many places to enjoy, and often so little time to enjoy them.

For this escape we chose the Sofitel Brisbane for several reasons including its location. It’s right above Central Station, with the cultural centre close by, along with the designer boutiques of

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Queen Street Mall and the opportunity to put a serious dent in Bill’s wallet.

It wasn’t our first stay, so from the moment we walked into the lobby the Asian-inspired potted miniature trees and fresh flowers, fused with a dash of stylish French ‘art de recevoir’, was both familiar and welcoming. This included the smartly uniformed staff who greet you with ‘bonjour’ or ‘bonsoir’” depending on the time of day. Aspiring Francophiles beware, however. Attempt to engage your greeter with more conversation in French and, as I discovered, you’ll be left hanging.

The ‘to-do’ lists that Bill and I compile for our Brisbane jaunts are rarely completed, but on this particular visit a top pick for both of us was seeing Tango Fire at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

A dance troupe from Buenos Aires, they have moves which have to be seen to be believed. It’s a blur of high energy, high kicks, and the winding of legs between legs, which comes and goes with such speed you could be forgiven for thinking you’d missed it.

We also got all our Christmas shopping done, even though it wasn’t strictly on the list.

It began innocently with a workout in the Sofitel fitness centre. The treadmills were nicely positioned in front of floor to ceiling windows, offering not just a chance to work off some calories, but sublime views of the city.

Unfortunately for Bill, this included QueensPlaza and David Jones.

“So much for our affordable getaway,” sighed Bill as he watched me skip towards the exit.

The workout was ditched in favour of serious gift buying.

On the way back to the hotel, laden with parcels, we somehow managed to get lost. On the plus side, the detour involved an unexpected stop at the Chanel boutique. It was something else to tick off my personal ‘to do’ list and raise Bill’s blood pressure.

Beyond tango and shopping, most of our other outings involved food and wine, or cocktails.

We enjoyed a glass of wine at Harveys, a charming Fortitude Valley bistro where the waitstaff are stylishly dressed, no doubt inspired by the surrounding chic fashion boutiques which Bill forbade me to explore.

We also stopped by the uber-glamorous Emporium Hotel, which has a lavish cocktail bar for yet another glass of wine.

Back at the Sofitel, we sampled drinks at the tropical-accented Cuvée Lounge Bar, which boasts extensive cocktail and champagne lists.

We can also give a thumbs up to breakfast at Thyme2, especially the Eggs Benedict.

We only had time to poke our noses briefly into the swish Stephanies Spa, and we sadly didn’t get to experience Privé249, the Sofitel’s fine dining venue, in spite of much encouragement from foodie friends.

Oh well, in the meantime it’s back to the freeway.

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Priced from $365 per room, per night the Crystal Blue Summers at QT package includes: • Overnight accommodation on a Friday night • Welcome cocktails at Stingray Lounge • Sunset Cruise with Crystal Blue including a glass of bubbly or beer per person.

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Spoilt for choice If you’re looking for a family adventurer, a luxury convertible or the ultimate prestige vehicle, Chris Nixon has it covered.

MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CABRIOLET Mercedes-Benz has completed the roll-out of body styles for its popular C-Class range with the introduction of a cabriolet – and it may be the answer to many drivers’ dreams.

After the sedan, wagon and coupe, the cabriolet ices the C-Class cake with a glamourous, four-seat drop-top alternative to the BMW 4 Series convertible.

The C-Class is supposed to be Mercedes’ ‘compact’ range, but it grows bigger with every generation. Nonetheless, as the first cabriolet in the history of the C-Class model – now in its fourth generation – the new car is a size smaller than the long-serving E-Class cabriolet.

The E-Class is a mid-to-large car, so the availability of a smaller and less expensive alternative will be welcomed by buyers who want the Mercedes style without quite as much substance.

The usual features are there, including AIRCAP and AIRSCARF to keep you warm when the top’s down. Lowered or raised in 20 seconds at up to 50kmh, the acoustic convertible roof comes in dark brown, dark blue, dark red or black to contrast with your paintwork.

Two four-cylinder versions, C200 and C300, were launched for sale in October 2016, priced at $85,900 and $99,900 respectively. Early in 2017, Mercedes will add AMG C43 4MATIC (V6) and AMG C63 S (V8) sports models, priced at $119,900 and $179,900.

The cabriolet coincides with the introduction of the AMG C43 variant across the C-Class range. With 270kW of power it should be a popular midrange choice between the cruiser-style C200 and C300 and fire-breathing C63 S. Of particular note is the inclusion of 4MATIC all-wheel drive, a first for the C-Class.

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MASERATI QUATTROPORTE GTS Critics might argue whether objectively the Maserati Quattroporte GTS is the best luxury sedan, but if passion rules the purse-strings it should be no contest.

This is the car with curvaceous looks that evoke fantasies of certain Italian actresses, silk upholstery by suit-maker Ermenegildo Zegna and a raspy, cultured V8 engine that is pure theatre. So what if it doesn’t quite match the über-techno firepower of a German bahnstormer?

An upgraded Quattroporte range has just been introduced in Australia, featuring new front grille and bumpers, better aerodynamic efficiency and enhanced interiors including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

A new package of safety systems is standard. It includes adaptive cruise control with stop&go, lane-departure warning and forward-collision warning with advanced brake assist and automated emergency braking.

A surround-view camera complements the reversing camera.

There are now two variants, GranSport ($345,990) and GranLusso ($349,990), which offer the choice of sporty or luxury emphasis.

Really, this is semantics as both have the same awesome V8 engine – aluminium, 3.8 litres, quad-camshafts, twin turbochargers and 390kW of power.

If you want to boast, the GTS will sprint from rest to 100 kmh in 4.7 seconds and on to a claimed top of 310 kmh – and make your hair stand on end for every metre. Comfort and corner handling are superb.

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VOLVO XC90 Swedish maker Volvo has been on a drive in recent years to widen the appeal of its cars and wagons, especially since its sale to Geely of China, but that doesn’t mean it has lost any of its individuality.

With its second-generation XC90 large SUV, Volvo has produced a distinctive rival for the better-known contenders such as the BMW X5, Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Range-Rover Sport.

Large and handsome on the outside, it’s on the inside the differences show most. The 7-seat Volvo is not only luxurious, but also refreshingly designed in the clean, Swedish style.

There’s a minimum of knobs and levers – and those there are, are easy to see and reach while driving – with many controls operated through a large central touch-screen.

Volvo leather always seems to be thicker and more supple than in most cars and the XC90’s interior is a particularly comfortable place. The rear-most seat row is easy to access and for children who have grown out of a baby capsule, an integrated booster seat in the middle row is a superior alternative to an aftermarket product.

Elsewhere, the interior finishes of jewel-patterned satin metal, and low-gloss light wood convey class, not brass.

The attention to detail design is very satisfying.

The XC90 can’t hide its big footprint. It’s tall and imposing but thankfully no challenge to drive.

The highly successful first-generation XC90 offered five-cylinder, six-cylinder and V8 engines, but the new model makes a loud statement about efficiency by using only 2.0-litre four-cylinders. Turbocharging ensures these compact units – one petrol, one diesel and one hybrid – push this two-tonne wagon along with surprising verve and very respectable fuel economy.

The diesel produces 165kW, the petrol 235kW. The hybrid supplements the petrol unit with 65kW of electric power, hits 100kmh in 5.6 seconds, tops 230kmh and drinks as little fuel as 2.1 litres per 100 kms in city/highway use.

Our diesel test example had a dealer-fitted Polestar Performance Optimisation option, which boosted power, torque and driveability without economy loss. Impressive, not unique, these Volvo engines prove car makers are taking huge steps towards pollution reduction.

On the road, or off, the XC90 is easy to handle despite its bulk. There’s an eight-speed auto transmission, all-wheel drive and selectable drive modes to help traverse different terrains.

It’s pretty quiet overall – all the better to hear the optional Bowers & Wilkins sound system – although the diesel’s characteristic rattle isn’t muffled completely.

Then there’s safety, a Volvo hallmark since it fitted the first three-point seatbelt in 1959. The modern Volvo has a full suite of features – albeit some at extra cost – but my favourite is Queue Assist, which keeps your car stopping and starting automatically in crawling traffic without bumping the car in front.

There are three trim levels available in the XC90, Momentum, Inscription and R-Design and list prices range between $93,950 and $122,950.

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Beach retreat Your own private tropical retreat on Mission Beach.

WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE, a place where the white sands of Mission Beach and the gently lapping ocean are on your doorstep.

With breathtaking views extending across the sparkling waters to Bedarra and Hinchinbrook Islands, this private retreat is perfect in both location and design.

With an abundance of natural light, open and spacious living areas and breezeways to capture the fresh sea air, this contemporary five-bedroom home is the ultimate in stylish tropical living.

Black Butt timber floors, timber louvres and natural stone are just some of the first class finishes throughout. The sleek and centrally located kitchen is designed for impressive entertaining and luxurious family living.

All living areas seamlessly flow out to the stunning lap pool and deck area with both the master bedroom and parents’ retreat opening out to the undercover veranda.

Framed by manicured emerald green lawns and tropical palms, this perfectly positioned home is within easy walking distance to the shops, cafés and restaurants.

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Grand estate The exquisite ‘Ruhamah’ is coming to the market for just the fourth time in 112 years.

ONE OF THE LARGEST landholdings on Brisbane’s sought-after Hamilton Hill, ‘Ruhamah’s’ original owner was biscuit and confectionery magnate Thomas Morrow, who established the estate in 1903.

The Irish-born Morrow emigrated to Queensland from Ireland in 1863 and in 1884 established biscuit and confectionery business, Morrow and Rankin. In 1900 he bought out his partner and formed Morrow’s Ltd, ultimately becoming Arnotts.

‘Ruhamah’ is a property steeped in history, with its next owner being highly respected Brisbane surgeon, Rhodes Scholar and pioneer of thoracic surgery in Queensland, Dr Konrad Hirschfeld.

The doctor, his wife and four daughters called ‘Ruhamah’ home for 39 years. Dr Hirschfeld’s daughter, Roisin, went on to marry the former Queensland Premier, the late Wayne Goss.

Set across eight titles comprising a massive 4369sqm, ‘Ruhamah’, which means love, mercy and compassion, is a unique, Edwardian gem.

Its current owners of 26 years have lovingly restored and maintained the home to create an exclusive estate in the tree-lined streets of Hamilton Hill.

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While faithful to Edwardian design, the restoration of the home has achieved a sympathetic and seamless blend with its period feel winning builder, George Moss, a Housing Industry Association award for the project.

From its stately timber gates, classic timber French doors and sprawling verandahs to its elegant living areas and floodlit tennis court, ‘Ruhamah’ both evokes a bygone era and represents a unique piece of Queensland real estate.

Paul Arthur, Managing Director of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty said the sale of ‘Ruhamah’ was a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure a unique estate property in one of the most tightly held pockets of Brisbane.

“Properties like this are rare in the market,” Paul said. “The grandeur, location and elegance of ‘Ruhamah’ make it one of those refined Queensland properties that are often imitated, but never truly replicated.”

In line with its Edwardian style, ‘Ruhamah’ has extensive period features including high pressedmetal ceilings, extravagant chandeliers and hardwood polished floors exuding unrivaled luxury, while still retaining the warmth of a family home.

The home is an entertainer’s delight. Apart from the formal entertaining offered by the chef’s kitchen, two dining areas, and the authentic billiard room, it includes a spacious outdoor dining terrace complete with a Teppanyaki barbecue adjoining the tennis court and indoor pool house.

The home, with its magnificent park-like surrounds, features manicured hedges, topiaries, lush plantings and mighty Poincianas, all blending to create a sense of seclusion and privacy that comes only with such well established gardens.

And yet ‘Ruhamah’ is located only minutes’ drive from Brisbane’s CBD and airport.

It is now sadly time for the current owners of ‘Ruhamah’ to pass the love they have for their home to a new family to create wonderful memories and enjoy the company of friends and family and the laughter of children once again.

For more information contact Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Julie Vines 0417 606 186

julie.vines@qldsothebysrealty.com

‘Solitaire’ Budd’s Beach – Entire Floor Apartment

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16/20-26 Riverview Parade, Budds Beach, QLD Peacefully yet centrally located, this spectacular 16th level full floor apartment in a residential only building enjoys captivating views of the ocean, river, twinkling skyline and panoramic hinterland the moment you enter from your private foyer.

This natural light filled apartment has been designed to enjoy open-plan living and entertaining while overlooking beautiful vistas with floor to ceiling glass.

• Apartment area 198sqm, north, east and west aspect.

• Extensive views of beach, ocean, city, river and hinterland.

• Exclusive use of a marina berth.

• All 3 bedrooms with balconies, secure parking for two cars.

• Ducted air conditioning throughout.

• Pool, indoor and outdoor spa, sauna and gym.

• 5 minutes walk to Surfers Paradise Beach.

Kerry-Jayne Broad 0447 817 149 kerry-jayne.broad@qldsothebysrealty.com

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‘Marquis on Main’ 31/11 Peak Avenue, Main Beach, QLD High floor apartments in this prestigious residential apartment complex don’t come onto the market very often. Positioned on level 16, Apartment 31 has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

With a perfect north east aspect the apartment has been tastefully renovated and decorated throughout. Located just off Tedder Avenue some of the best restaurants and boutiques on the Gold Coast are only metres from your front door.

• Two apartments per level with your own private entry.

• Generous open-plan north east facing living/dining/TV area.

• Offered for sale complete with a stunning furniture package.

• Bose surround sound system and flat screen TVs included.

• High quality timber floors in the living areas, specialty lighting.

• Spacious bedrooms, both with ensuites, guest powder room.

• Chef’s kitchen with Miele appliances – gas cooking, north east facing.

Kim Sharpe 0412 261 266 kim.sharpe@qldsothebysrealty.com

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PROPERTY PREVIEW

Byron sanctuary One of Byron Bay’s most stunning homes.

WITH ARGUABLY the best location in the region, this architecturally-designed five bedroom home boasts sweeping views over ‘The Pass’, Byron Bay’s most beautiful beach, and beyond to ‘Julian Rocks’. You can also see across to the beautiful hinterland and Mount Warning in the distance.

“The home is the last along the coastline, before Rae’s and Wategos Beach,” explains owner Susie Brockhoff. “It’s considered to be the best coastal position in Byron Bay.” Over a period of 20 years, Susie has extensively renovated the home, taking particular care to ensure that environmentally conscious measures have been implemented at every turn.

“Those lucky enough to call Byron Bay home have a deep awareness of protecting this beautiful region. That was a big part of what attracted me to Byron Bay more than 20 years ago,” says Susie.

“It was important to me to create not only a wonderful home, set in one of Australia’s most beautiful regions, I wanted to create a home that left as light a carbon footprint as possible.”

To power the magnificent home, there are 22 solar panels, with the system backed up by the latest, top of the range battery system.

Importantly, the house is sited due North, the

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perfect position to capture an abundance of sunshine to power the home year round.

Supreme comfort is an over-reaching design element of this spacious and eco-friendly home.

The property captures fresh sea breezes and ventilation year round, with Category 5 cycloneproof tinted glass windows used throughout.

The bathroom flooring is heated and there are 13 overhead fans, plus air-conditioning. Susie has also ensured all finishes are low allergy. Everything from the paint on the walls to the flooring feature only the highest quality eco-friendly materials.

There are two gardens, each fully irrigated, as well as town water and four 3,000 litre water tanks.

To add to the coastal views and the natural bush setting, the home is set high in the treetops, surrounded on three sides by national park. This setting ensures views and privacy plus a protected setting for native wildlife and birdlife.

Built over three levels, the north-facing, modern architecturally-designed elevated home exudes style and sophistication.

The understated elegance and resort-like ambience of this home typifies the contemporary coastal lifestyle.

The main house has a spacious lounge and living area that flows seamlessly from the stateof-the-art, well-equipped kitchen with granite benchtops and fully fitted European appliances.

A sweeping staircase leads to the sprawling master suite that features outstanding ocean views. The natural tones of the eco-friendly paint used throughout the home have been selected to continue the surrounding nature.

There is a further self-contained two-bedroom pavilion only a few steps from the main house, ideal for extended families or for visiting houseguests.

The vibrant cafes, boutique shops, and restaurants are all a leisurely walk or a few minutes drive from this appealing home, which represents the best of Byron Bay, a world-class destination and an enviable address to call home.

Real Estate of Distinction Janis Perkins 0438 841 122

janis@reod.com.au Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Carol Carter 0414 760 305

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Byron Bay Resort Style Sanctuary

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178 Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay, NSW Modern architecturally designed home perfectly positioned overlooking ‘The Pass’ surfing beach in Byron Bay, on the far North Coast of NSW. Built over 3 levels with breathtaking ocean and hinterland views, the main house has a spacious living area, state-of-the-art kitchen, and a sweeping staircase leading to sprawling master suite. A self-contained 2 bedroom pavilion is only a few steps from the main house.

• Elevated north facing, breathtaking ocean and hinterland views.

• Tinted energy efficient glass doors & windows, low allergy finishes.

• Extensive decks & terraces, front & rear gardens fully irrigated.

• Granite kitchen benches, European kitchen appliances, indoor BBQ. • Air conditioned, ceiling fans throughout, under floor heating.

• Town water & sewer, water tanks, solar panels & battery backup.

• Short walk to beaches, shops, cafés & restaurants.

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COVE LIVING

A space to call home Darren Palmer is perhaps best known for his role as a judge on The Block, however, it is his passion for helping others achieve their dream home that is the inspiration behind his new book, HomeSpace.

WORDS RHONDA OXNAM

AUTHOR, DESIGNER, RENOVATOR, JUDGE … when it comes to interiors Darren Palmer is a jackof-all-trades … and a master of each and every one.

His latest project is a new book, appropriately titled HomeSpace.

“The book’s about showing how different types of families, of all different makeups, can satisfy their own brief and interpret things their own way to end up with a home that reflects them and their needs,” he explains.

“I know a lot of people want an easy answer and they want to be able to paint by numbers but the idea that one size fits all just doesn’t resonate with me.

“Everybody’s response to things is different, so you can’t say that green is the answer because it might not be the answer for you.

“I need to teach people how they can get to know themselves and to interpret the fundamentals in their own way so they can get homes that please them, and better still make them feel prosperous.

“There’s more joy in learning and understanding and diluting it down to your personal essence,” he insists. “And it’s validating as well. If you work 60 hours a week and you come home to something that’s reflective of you and it feels comfortable and you feel like you belong then you can say ‘ok, cool, I can get through the next week’.”

This concept of getting to know the client and being able to interpret their needs is intrinsic to Darren’s role as interior designer.

“What I do is put furniture in people’s houses, but the benefit is that I make places that fit people and make them feel like they have a place that they belong,” he says.

“Through speaking to people, I can get a sense of who they are. I can understand whether they are conservative or not conservative, whether they are risk takers or not. There are a lot of clues when you are building a rapport with someone that belies what sort of person they are.

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“Once I get an understanding of what type of person they are I ask the questions I need to ask about what lights them up, what they need, what they don’t need, what’s working, what’s not working, what styles work for them, the colours they respond to, and it’s that process that we do as designers every time we meet a new client, that most people out there don’t even think about.”

As for those of us who struggle with their design choices, Darren has some simple advice.

“It’s only when you look at everything as a possibility that it’s overwhelming,” he insists.

“If you understand the process and you understand the parameters and constraints it makes things much easier.

“Not everything is going to be appropriate for your brief and it’s only by understanding what your brief is that you can discard everything that doesn’t work and narrow it down to a small amount of choices.

“If you choose pieces that are classic and enduring you can change your decorative elements once every three months if you want.

“Cushions are cheap, soft furnishings are cheap, you can change the look of a room just by switching a lamp or the rug.”

Just don’t mention the word ‘trends’…

“You’ll never really hear me talking about trends,” he admits. “It’s great to see new product and it’s great to get some new ideas but when you start to adhere to trends in a slavish fashion where you are reproducing a look from a magazine or from somebody else’s work then you’re denying your own sense of personality.

“And your personality is the key thing I keep coming back to, your personality is the thing that makes your home feel like you.

“If you are going to use a trend, try to avoid more permanent items like tiles in bathrooms, for example, because those tend to come and go but you’ll be stuck with it for a decade.” >>

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It is advice like this that helped secure Darren a role as a judge on hit TV show, The Block.

“Of all the things I do, and I have between five and seven different jobs, the easiest in terms of logistics is The Block because all I do is turn up and talk about what I know and what I love.

“It is hard work in that, while I’m judging others, we are being judged,” he admits. “We are being judged by the contestants, we are being judged by viewers, and if I miss something or I let my opinions get in the way it’s on me.

“It doesn’t really matter if something pleases me aesthetically, what matters when I’m judging are four criteria – design, inclusions, appropriateness to the market and finish.

“Those get broken down into 2.5 points each so someone could design something really beautifully, have the most amazing furniture, be exactly right for the market but not be finished and they could still get an 8 because they are only losing points off the finish.”

When is comes to the show itself, Darren gets to enjoy all the action at the same time as the viewers.

“The first time we see the drama is when we watch it on the telly,” he explains. “In the first three weeks we will say things like ‘this couple’ is doing a really good job’ or ‘the girls …’ because we are struggling with who is who.

“We see their photos, we know their names and we know which apartment they are in … and that’s it. We don’t see any of the challenges, any of their dramas or any of their personal issues.

This season the first time we met them was on the rooftop at the finish.”

This makes it really easy for Darren to be subjective when judging.

“We just talk about them based on their work … they take it really personally because they put their heart and soul into it but it’s not an

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assessment of them it’s an assessment of their result. It’s very hard for them to separate the two but it’s very easy for us.”

I had to ask … how does it feel if you are not fond of a room but find your book included as part of the styling?

“It’s challenging because I like to think the book is informative enough for people to make good decisions and come up with something that works. All I can take away from that is that it’s the contestants’ interpretation of what makes them happy and that makes me happy.”

Speaking of happy, another of Darren’s passions is the work he does for yourtown, an art union charity that assists young people in the community.

“I love to use my skill to help people in need and to work with a charity whose fundraising method is property makes a lot of sense,” Darren says. “I obviously love design so that’s what I was able to do for them, style and furnish their Christmas Prize home.

“It worked very well last year and exceeded all their records but because of my commitments I can’t do it more than once a year.

“It takes weeks of planning because I have to purchase every single item … we are talking sheets, crockery, cutlery, furniture, décor, everything that somebody needs to live there.

“It’s a lot of fun to do something like that where I control everything and I can go from go to whoa in a very short period of time.”

Away from work, Darren admits he feels a certain amount of pressure when it comes to his own home. In reality it is more likely to be a build in progress rather than a perfectly styled finished product.

“People think my house must be the designer dream but I’m a renovator, I move on average every two years.

“I buy houses that are rundown and I sell houses that are beautiful however I very rarely get to live in them.”

As for his personal style …

“If I was going to dilute it down to a phrase it would be that my work is comfortable, friendly, contemporary and refined.”

Much like Darren himself.

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COMFORTABLE INDOOR LIVING, OUTSIDE. There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day at work, and enjoying the benefits of living in Queensland. Fresh air and comfortable temperatures year round make it the perfect place to spend quality time with your family outdoors.

But with the good comes the bad; relentless Mozzie attacks; birds making a mess on your outdoor furniture, not to mention the leaves and debris that always accumulates, no matter how much you clean up. It’s enough to keep you inside.

But we have you covered.

Our unique screening systems allow you to enjoy the comforts of indoor living outside, while keeping the birds, bugs and branches at bay. Two of our eight screens meet the Australian standards for pool fencing.

We take pride in using as many locally manufactured products as possible, providing custom built enclosures that will transform any outdoor area into an outdoor sanctuary.

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To find out how to make the most of your outdoor areas year round, contact the friendly folk at Suncoast Outdoor Living today.

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COVE LIVING

Harvey Norman Bundall

Beatrice bed in a range of fabric colours.

Queen RRP $2,299; King RRP $2,499; Mirrored bedside table RRP $749 each; Mirrored Tallboy RRP $1,399; Ottoman RRP $1,299 Accessories not included.

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Summer living

King Living

King Boulevard package 3/3A in premium King fabric. From $8,465

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Homme Upholstery

ELITIS L’Accessoires. Soria Cushion RRP $212; Springs Cushion RRP $216; Kea Cushion RRP $245

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Tigmi Trading

‘Stolen Car’ Vintage Moroccan Boujad rug hand woven in wool. RRP $1,700

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Design Initial Furniture

European design ‘Novara II’ sofa with winged side arms and backrests. POA

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Danish Red

Skovby SM69 dining chair featuring a wooden or brushed steel frame. From $1,240 each. #233 lamp table. From $765. Accessories not included.

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COVER STORY

Family magic Master illusionist Matt Hollywood brings his Las Vegas-style magic to Sanctuary Cove.

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WORDS RHONDA OXNAM

MATT HOLLYWOOD is super-excited … not only does the master magician feature on our cover along with his gorgeous daughters Grace, 10, and Eva, aged seven, he has also recently received the 2016 Merlin Award for International Illusionist of the Year.

His on-stage partner, Kristy Probst, was also named International Assistant of the Year.

The Awards are bestowed by the 37,000member International Society of Magicians which was founded in 1968, with past winners including Siegfried & Roy, David Copperfield and Criss Angel.

“This is the magic world’s equivalent of an Oscar – it’s the biggest achievement we can get in our game,” Matt says. “And to have the society’s president and founder, Tony Hassini, travel to the Gold Coast from Italy to present the award onstage was amazing.”

Featuring a repertoire of death-defying tricks, each more spectacular than the last, Matt’s Vegasstyle Illusions show has not just grabbed the attention of the world’s best, it is also enthralling packed audiences in Sanctuary Cove’s iconic Village Theatre every Friday and Saturday night.

“It is such a privilege to be a part of the Sanctuary Cove community and be able to perform here every weekend,” he says.

“And because the illusions change every few months, people come back again and again to see the new tricks.”

The latest is the Jaws of Death, which sees a straight-jacketed Matt suspended upside down by a flaming rope, with just 60 seconds to escape before the jaws spring shut, bringing the show to a nasty conclusion …

While I’m pretty certain he is always able to pull it off, it is an agonising minute as you wait for the clock to count down.

Other new tricks to look out for are the Human Teleporter Device (Harry Potter eat your heart out) and the Houdini Underwater Torture Cell (ouch).

According to Matt it is this element of danger, coupled with spectacular special effects and a touch of humour, that makes his show so popular.

“Audiences enjoy seeing the big grand illusions that we do but I really love spending time with my girls so I have made sure that the show is also very family friendly,” Matt says.

“Parents can bring their children along and know that everybody is going to have a great time.”

“We also offer dinner and show packages that people can enjoy before or after the performance which makes for a fabulous night out.”

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COVER PHOTOGRAPHER

Photographer Joseph Byford is working hard to get his name and good reputation known since striking out as an independent professional last year. s well as our Cove cover, which he says A was a lot of fun to shoot, a recent front-page photo on The Weekend Australian carried his by-line, testament to his versatility as media scrums are not his usual field. oseph is more frequently occupied with J events and private parties, portraits, seminars and commercial shoots.

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Orchestra and Brisbane publicist Kath Rose, who he worked for while studying for his Bachelor of Photography at Griffith University, still number among his loyal and growing client base.

Joseph lived and went to school in Tuscany as a young child and believes that early exposure to art and beauty helped foster his creativity and ultimately led him to a career in photography.

While Fortitude Valley is now home, he works all over Brisbane and South East Queensland.

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December

ENTERTAINMENT

25 NOVEMBER - 24 DECEMBER Oh What Fun It Is

1 - 4 DECEMBER Australian PGA Championship

3 DECEMBER Julio Iglesias Greatest Hits Tour

Brisbane will come alive with an exciting program of free events, activities and entertainment to celebrate the holiday season. The festivities kick off with the flick of the giant switch at the official Lighting of the Christmas Tree in the heart of the city. Then the fun becomes brighter still when the Gold Lotto City Hall Light Spectacular beams a magical story onto the historic building every night through to Christmas Eve.

The Australian PGA Championship will welcome some of the world’s best professional golfers to RACV Royal Pines Resort. Renowned as the players’ favourite Australian tournament, the incredible list of past champions includes Adam Scott, Greg Chalmers, Peter Senior, Robert Allenby and Geoff Ogilvy. In addition to the action on course there are activities for all the family such as autograph signings, interactive zones and putting practice areas.

Julio Iglesias is bringing his Greatest Hits Tour to Australia this December including a live performance at Jupiters Gold Coast.

Over the course of his 50-year career the international singer/songwriter has sold more than 250 million albums worldwide and is one of the world’s most successful touring artists.

This spectacular entertainment experience is a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate the festive season.

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3 DECEMBER - 5 MARCH Moonlight Cinema

7 DECEMBER The Tallest Man on Earth

27 DECEMBER - 1 JANUARY Woodford Folk Festival

Australia’s biggest outdoor cinema shows advance screenings, new releases and cult favourites all summer long. Held on the gorgeous rolling lawns of Brisbane, film lovers can recline on a bean bed underneath the stars and catch a film on the big screen for the quintessential summer cinema experience. With the Moonlight food truck and fully licenced bar, it’s the perfect way to take the outdoor cinema experience to the next level.

Returning to Australia in 2016 with a stunning five-piece band, Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Matsson brings his powerful live show to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Concert Hall. His soulful lyrics and experienced fingerpicking are a perfect marriage, conjuring up vast landscapes and historical narratives that remain with audiences long after the encore.

Now in its 31st year, the Woodford Folk Festival is Australia’s largest gathering of artists and musicians. With over 2,600 national and international artists, the cultural feast includes concerts, circus performances and workshops, dances, street theatre, comedy and a children’s festival. There are also late night cabarets, parades and special events including a spectacular fire event. Held over six days and six nights, the festival is located in a hidden valley, fondly called Woodfordia.

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January

ENTERTAINMENT

1 - 8 JANUARY Brisbane International

4 - 5 JANUARY Deadly 60 Pole to Pole

7 JANUARY Swing on This

Brisbane International presented by Suncorp has established itself as a highlight of Queensland’s summer events calendar. Experience the excitement first-hand as some of the biggest names in world tennis including Rafael Nadal, Milos Raonic and Angelique Kerber descend on Queensland Tennis Centre for eight days of action and entertainment.

Adventurous wildlife presenter Steve Backshall will bring his brand new show, Deadly 60 Pole to Pole, to Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC’s) Concert Hall as part of QPAC’s SummerSet program. Steve will take adventure lovers aged 5 plus and their families on a theatrical journey of wild discovery and ‘dangerous’ entertainment as he shares his experiences travelling from the South Pole to the North Pole.

Get ready to swoon as four of Australia’s leading stage and screen stars – Michael Falzon, Luke Kennedy, Rob Mills and Ben Mingay – unite in true ‘Rat Pack’ style at Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Concert Hall. Accompanied by the 18-piece Swing on This Big Band, the four friends will perform timeless hits, with liberal dashes of contemporary charm and cheeky irreverence.

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13 - 18 JANUARY Mister Maker & The Shapes Mister Maker is bringing his brilliant, fun and interactive live show to Brisbane’s Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and the Arts Centre Gold Coast. With his unique ability to encourage children to use their imaginations in fun and creative ways, Mister Maker has a show packed full of adventures, song and dance and, of course, his fantastic sidekicks The Shapes.

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22 JANUARY The Amity Affliction ‘Death to Misery Tour’ After three consecutive number one albums and sold out performances worldwide, The Amity Affliction are returning to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. It will be the first time The Amity Affliction have played regional venues since 2015 and they will be joined by support acts Hellions and Ocean Grove.

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27 JANUARY Prayer for Peace Concert The Prayer for Peace Concert 2017 is an inspiring night of chants and music. Deva Premal and Miten present this special event with Tenzin Choegyal & Friends. Opened by the monks of Tibet, Deva and Miten’s chants offer a musical balm to calm the nerves and nourish the spirit.

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COVE TV Marine Village Showcase The new edition of CoveTV showcases the picturesque Marine Village at Sanctuary Cove. Host Miyuki Lotz takes viewers on a stroll through the luxury waterfront precinct, highlighting the diverse selection of retailers and services including boating, boutiques, restaurants and cafés.

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MAGIC MILLIONS 2017 Carnival and Raceday Held on the Gold Coast in January, the Jeep Magic Millions Carnival and Raceday features a flurry of events including the Magic Millions Race Series, the Magic Millions Yearling Sale Series and the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo.

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TIFFANY & CO Holiday 2016: Make The World Sparkle

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In this season of warmth and generosity, there is something truly magical about a gift from Tiffany.

And it’s not just what’s inside the Blue Box that sparkles. Suddenly, the whole world lights up and becomes a brighter, more wonderful place.

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Mercedes-Benz’ new cabriolet design interprets modern luxury with a youthful touch. Featuring plenty of high quality details, its distinctive character is most apparent when the top is down. The open-top C-Class comes with two diesel models, five petrol engines and a six-cylinder AMG version.

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Mother Tongue

Red Earth

By Christine Gilbert

By Tony Park

With vivid and evocative language, Christine Gilbert takes us along with her into foreign lands, showing us what it’s like to make a life in an unfamiliar world – and in an unfamiliar tongue. RRP $45

Durban, South Africa. Suzanne Fessey’s car is hijacked with her baby on board. But the police have bigger problems: a bomb has killed the American Ambassador and chaos has descended. RRP $29.99

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A Spot At The Bar

Bejewelled Treasures

By Michael Madrusan & Zara Young

By Susan Stronge

With more than 300 recipes, A Spot At The Bar will transport you back to the golden era of elegant drinking. Includes tips for hosting the perfect soirée and what to pour into your punchbowl. RRP $45

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Macoboy’s Roses

Tokyo Style Guide

By Stirling Macoboy and edited by Tommy Cairns

By Jane Lawson

An illustrated compilation of every kind of rose you can imagine, this book is a reference work to please the thirsty scholar and a vital source of information for the casual gardener. RRP $49.99

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1 It dyes my bolts in such a way as to reduce noise reproduction (5,6) 7 South-East Asian leaders derive a lot of produce from this (3) 8 Moves at breakneck speed along the paths chosen by workers (7) 9 Test version of the new TV drama has an overused plot I think (5) 10 French God is after a continental farewell (5) 12 Surgery on facial spasm involving the eye (5) 14 Perhaps a surgical tool for when they see an unfortunate prolapse pop out (5) 15 And in particular, it wasn’t skilfully done! (7) 17 It takes three quarters of the Los Angeles police to get the boy! (3) 18 Efficiently designed where the little river covered the surface of it (11)

1 Causes mild grief when he unpicks him for the job? (11) 2 Publication printed on one of the baby leaves? (7) 3 The kind of transport Cathy prefers ... (5) 4 ... formed a splendid array that went up the river in Victoria (5) 5 Article relating to those lost overseas (3) 6 Played the impostor role when the elite squad remade it home (11) 11 The heads of the Australian Tax Office left insulation schemes in favour of providing a treatment for a hyperglycaemia (7) 13 Venomous Naja keeps company with underwear (5) 14 A true alloy reproduction (5) 16 Rising to betray seaman on the road (3)

ACROSS 1 Recording noise reduction process (5,6) 7 Ocean (3) 8 Occupations followed through life (7) 9 Aviator (5) 10 Farewell (5) 12 Of the eye (5) 14 Surgical tool using amplified light (5) 15 In particular (7) 17 Youth (3) 18 Designed for aerodynamic efficiency (11) DOWN 1 Frustrates (11) 2 Pamphlet (7) 3 Sailing vessel (5) 4 Melbourne river (5) 5 Article (3) 6 Pretended to be someone else (11) 11 Diabetes medicine (7) 13 Venomous snake (5) 14 Faithful (5) 16 Bitumen (3)

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No. 779

time for ten 1. What is the only Tim Burton movie to star Christoph Waltz?

2. Whiskey in the Jar is a folk song from which country?

3. Films The Thing and Blade Runner were released in what year?

4. Which novel features the Land of the Houyhnhnms?

5. The Parthenon in Greece is dedicated to which goddess?

6. True or false: Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March?

7. Who wrote the unfinished poem Kubla Khan?

8. What Time is Love? and 3 a.m. Eternal are singles by which British group?

9. A filly is a female horse aged how many years and younger?

10. Who was the first writer to win the Booker Prize for Fiction twice?

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Stars

by Patsy Bennett | For readings, see www.astrocast.com.au

CAPRICORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan

TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May

VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sept

AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb

GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun

A fresh collaboration will open doors. Singles may meet someone special, and this will be a healing, sensuous relationship. You’ll let the disappointments of 2016 go and forge ahead optimistically. A practical approach to implementing your ideals will work in 2017 and the process will kick-off in December, even if you feel that a break is what you want above all else.

LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct

As you begin to look at the new year, this is a time of consolidation, as you consider ways to use your admirable skills to work more effectively, and also to move forward within organisations and with friends. A focus on networking and socialising in the new year will bring a fresh phase at work as you will feel encouraged to put new ventures and ideas into practice.

PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar

CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul

SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr

LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec

2017, look out, here you come! Get set to ramp up your energy levels and dust down your dreams. 2017 is the year you can attain goals. In December, work on ways to reveal a stronger, improved you. December’s events will reveal how your home life, family or property will be a turning point next year; and the role a relationship will play in these developments.

The supermoon on December 14 will precipitate a fresh view of your home life, family or property.

Being more adaptable or even considering a move may appeal. Venus in Pisces in January will bring your attention to beauty, love, art, music and ways to achieve more of these qualities in your life. Bold personal and financial plans can take shape, so be ready to implement them.

Get set for a boost in vitality and creativity. The opportunity to get ahead with an overseas, collaborative or legal project will be stimulating.

A financial agreement mid-November could be stabilising. You’ll kick up your heels more than usual in December – just in time for 2017, when new opportunities will beckon. Choose your battles – and joint ventures – carefully.

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Your personal life will be the focus in December, as you make way for seasonal delights and indulgences. You must avoid overworking and tiredness toward Christmas, as Jupiter in your work zone will make for a busy daily schedule. In January, your focus will increasingly revolve around how to live a life with increased meaning and purpose. 2017 will be the year you discover how.

Considerable change is on the way early 2017 and this will largely be due to a change in your environment, neighbourhood or key relationships.

The supermoon on December 14 will encourage you to turn a corner in life; to leave an old chapter behind, albeit fondly or reluctantly. Developments mid-December will give you the heads-up of the kinds of developments to come in 2017.

You know that to make lasting change in 2017, your finances will play a major role. And yet, making changes to the way you earn and spend money may seem locked in debate, contracts or duties. In December, you’ll get a good idea of how to create breathing space for yourself; and this will be a theme throughout 2017. For many, this will revolve around family or property.

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Is your glass half-full or half-empty? An uplifting opportunity or event mid-December will bring a little light-hearted fun and excitement into your home and environment, and yet you may wonder if you haven’t been super-idealistic around the new year. Yearning for an ideal life will pave the way for romance, but you must avoid being misled at work in January.

A lovely opportunity to flap your wings in December will ring in the changes as you set sail at full mast into 2017. A relationship development could be the icing on the cake. You’ll appreciate the sense that you can build stability. Renewed status or direction in life will hallmark January but may put pressure on your home life, so ensure you balance work with play.

A brand new chapter in a significant relationship is on the way, as the supermoon in December will bring a fresh take on the way you share resources, such as finances. A change of pace or of place will ring in refreshing dynamics that will stimulate growth and also potentially security in your life. A financial upturn is on the way in 2017. Get set to work for it, though.

Get set to turn a corner either with a business partner, at work or in your home life. This is a crucial turning point for you and the supermoon on December 14 will ask that you’re more adaptable.

A change of mind regarding a domestic or family matter may be hard to undertake, and yet a trip, friend or news will facilitate better dynamics with those you feel drawn to.

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No. 779

1 Big Eyes.

2 Ireland.

3 1982.

4 Gulliver’s Travels.

5 Athena.

6 True.

7 Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

8 The KLF. 9 Three years.

10 J.M. Coetzee.

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