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26 Competition 28 - 32 Feature Kellan Lutz interview

34 - 36 Profile Tania & Fiona Kernaghan

38 - 40 Iconic Brands GC2018 Commonwealth Games

42 - 50 Looking Good Piece by piece Blue hues Back in fashion Smooth moves Beauty spot

52 - 56 See & Be Seen Country on the Coast

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Champagne cabaret

58 - 64 Cuisine Top tables A new classic Share plates Chef’s choice

66 Wine Cellar Rare vintage

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72 - 74 Cove Experiences

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76 - 86 On the Water

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88 - 92 At The Wheel Pace car Show time

94 Facts & figures New business model

97 - 109 Property portfolio 110- 112 Cove living Harmonious living Winter warmth

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114 - 119 Entertainment On with the show Event calendar

120 CoveTV 122 Bookshelf 124 Brainfood 126 Stars 128 Cover Story Pretty cruisy

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The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is undoubtedly one of the most popular events on the calendar, which is why we dedicate this particular edition to the Boat Show every year.

Editor’s letter OCEANS OF AWESOME … Four Days of Fun … Where the Marine Business does Business …

It doesn’t matter how you describe it, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is undoubtedly one of the most popular events on the calendar, which is why we dedicate this particular edition to the Boat Show every year.

Inside you will find all the information you need about what’s on show, who’s on show and how to get to the show.

But it’s not all about boats – there are a number of other special events coming up that you should mark in your diaries.

The stylish Brisbane Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival is making a comeback after a one-year hiatus, the popular Noosa Long Weekend Festival has been revamped as NOOSA alive! and, with less than a year to go until the Opening Ceremony, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games are set to leave a lasting legacy for the local community.

As if that isn’t enough to keep you busy, we also have plenty of profiles, personalities and properties for you to read about as well.

Our feature interview is with Hollywood heartthrob Kellan Lutz who stars in the new action adventure Guardians of the Tomb. The popular actor opens up about his time on the Gold Coast set and why he loves working with an Australian cast and crew.

We also chat to the talented Kernaghan sisters, Tania and Fiona, about their new albums and catch up with the multi-talented Todd McKenney, who is in rehearsal for two new shows.

If you enjoy eating out, be sure to read Marj’s article on communal dining; if cars are your thing, don’t miss Chris’s spine-tingling test drive of the Lamborghini Aventador S; and if you love looking at houses, the expanded Property Portfolio will be of interest.

Finally, our Hardy Brothers competition has been so popular we have decided to extend it for another edition. You now have until the end of July to get your entries in to win a pair of elegant diamond earrings valued at $10,999.

Good luck.

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Opera Meets Swing Dinner Dance

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Dual design Fusing their boundless talent in the name of creativity and design, Bulgari has worked closely with renowned architect, the late Zaha Hadid, to reinvent the Roman Jeweller’s most iconic and coveted collection. Showcasing her unmistakable style, the new e B.zero1 design takes form in four creations; the bold 4-band ring in pink gold, which is also available in a thinner 3-band version in white or pink gold; and an edgy pendant in pink gold.

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The Royal Ballet’s 2017 QPAC International Series

This winter, the Royal Ballet arrives in Australia, direct from London, for an exclusive residency at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

Bringing with them two award-winning productions, Wayne McGregor’s Woolf Works and Christopher Wheeldon’s The Winter’s Tale, the exclusive season will showcase the extraordinary breadth of the Company’s modern repertory, and the virtuosity and theatricality of its dancers.

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Modern Maritimo

Refinement is at the heart of Maritimo and the Maritimo M59 is no exception. Its interior gives a sense of calm, indulgent and luxurious comfort while sporting a dynamic profile with a powerful and athletic stance. Encompassing its Maritimo lineage, coupled with the brand’s inherent strength and offshore capabilities, the M59 will intuitively cut through the water in perfect motion.

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Flagship models

Rolex introduced the latest creations in its Oyster and Cellini collections at Baselworld 2017.

This year’s flagship models include a new generation of the professional divers’ Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller, which has been updated for its 50th anniversary. In the Cellini collection, Rolex is introducing an entirely new model, the Cellini Moonphase, with a distinctive and exclusive display of the phases of the moon.

Rendezvous at Versace

Congratulations to Sam Hilty who is the winner of our competition from Issue 59. Sam has won an indulgent dining and accommodation package for two people at the palatial Palazzo Versace.

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Supermodels & super yachts

Sanctuary Cove’s Horizon Motor Yachts Australia hosted the World Supermodel Australia Regional Final for Brisbane/ Gold Coast. Guests enjoyed a selection of fine Levantine Hill Wines as the eight finalists posed for photos on the stunning Horizon 84 Super Yacht.

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A new Star One of South East Queensland’s most iconic destinations has a new name. Having played a pivotal role in shaping the face of the City since opening in 1985, Jupiters has been rebranded as The Star Gold Coast. The Star Entertainment Group’s Managing Director Queensland Geoff Hogg said the transition to The Star was another exciting milestone in the property’s 30-year history. “The Gold Coast’s reputation as a must-visit destination continues to strengthen with both leisure and business travellers, so we are working to create a broad offering that will help to support this well into the future,” Geoff said.

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Among Friends

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Featuring a Mediterranean dreamscape with a contemporary point of view, Salvatore Ferragamo’s new Spring/Summer 2017 campaign, ‘Among Friends’, was shot on location in Taormina, Sicily.

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NOOSA alive!

Formerly the Noosa Long Weekend Festival, NOOSA alive! presents a thoughtful and diverse program, encompassing the best of dance, opera, theatre and music. Many of these events, including Opera Australia’s full scale touring production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, are one performance only with no possible extension, so book now to avoid disappointment.

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Australia’s first Jelly Belly® Store has arrived. From sweet Hello Kitty Packs to Bertie’s Bott’s magical medley, pick and mix from over 30,000 Jelly Belly Beans in 29 of the wildest, weirdest, most delicious flavours on Earth. Experience the famous flavour adventure and test your measure with a risky game of ‘Beanboozled!’ Now open at Dreamworld.

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FEATURE

Hero image He’s starred in mega blockbuster franchises like Twilight and The Expendables, yet Hollywood heartthrob Kellan Lutz admits filming on the Gold Coast was a more rewarding experience.

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IN HIS LATEST movie American actor Kellan Lutz plays a MacGyver-type hero who battles funnel web spiders opposite the likes of Shane Jacobson, Stef Dawson, Kelsey Grammer and Chinese sensation Bingbing Li. We spoke to the 32-year-old actor fresh from the Village Roadshow Studios set of Kimble Rendall’s star-studded action adventure Guardians of the Tomb.

If it’s Australia my foot is already in the door.

I’m a traveller and whenever I wrap on a movie I always schedule different things that I want to do and just enjoy the experience.

I’ve been really lucky because I do what I love and what I’m passionate about and connected to. I never work because it’ll ‘better my career’.

The main reason I do something is because the life experience that I gain from it is more enjoyable and at the end of the day I can sleep peacefully at night, regardless of if the movie does well or not because that’s something you can’t control. I’m excited for this one and my last Australian one too, [science fiction thriller] The Osiris Child because they’re both amazing films.

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You’ve shot two films in Australia recently.

How are you finding that?

I love working in Australia. I’m in Surfers Paradise. It’s beautiful. My view is the ocean.

I live in Venice Beach [California] but I don’t live 40 or 50 stories up where you get the vastness and the beauty that is Gold Coast. It reminds me of Miami.

Then you have all this beautiful coastline with the smallest population and it blows my mind.

I want to live here – it’s stunning.

I’m waking up really early because the American football has been on so I’m up at 4am to watch the football and catching the most beautiful sunrise. It’s paradise.

I wonder whether the experience of filming on the Gold Coast will influence your future filmmaking choices?

Going from Hercules and The Expendables 3, which we shot in Bulgaria … now anytime I have a film offer I ask: where are you shooting?

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It sounds like you have your feet well and truly planted on the ground …

I’m passionate about acting but it doesn’t define me. I don’t really care about the money.

I don’t care about the fame.

A movie takes out a big chapter of your life [and] you’re removing yourself from your real life and making this new chapter.

Then you build all these amazing friendships with the crew and with the cast.

I get deeper with cast members than I do with some of my friends who I’ve known for ten years in LA. It’s a fascinating lifestyle that actors live.

Then I go and implement [myself] back into my life in Venice and you’re playing catch-up and it’s very weird … >>

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How do you find working with a predominately Aussie cast and crew?

I love this cast and I love working with Australians because they’re genuine. They’re just awesome actors.

Bottom line: when I’m working in Australia there’s talent. There’s raw [and] there’s scholarly talent.

Stef Dawson is a brilliant actress and really stepping into this character and she’s brilliant to work with. It’s fun to see her come from The Hunger Games and being her partner to go and see the latest movie because I love supporting people in the industry.

And there’s a real family unit here.

Shane [Jacobson] and I just shared the most beautiful story about how he met his partner. I didn’t know that Shane was a part of one of the most massive movies called Kenny so they said that I had to sit with him and watch it and hear stories about how he and his brother came up with it.

I’m like ‘Dude you’ve got to take this to America!’ and he’s like ‘Oh, we tried [and] Brad Pitt’s company was interested in it and then it stuttered’.

So you accompanied Stef Dawson to see The Hunger Games …

I hadn’t seen the final one and she said ‘You wanna go and see it?’ and I was like ‘Yeah!’ and she said ‘That never happens here. You know that I’m in the movie [so] why do you wanna see it with me? I have friends who don’t want to see it because they know me’.

But I hope I can be in the fourth Expendables.

(My character Smilee lived by the way.)

So working with him here was a no-brainer. It’s great that he’s doing this one, however, that means I can’t really use him for some of the other movies that we’re producing because this one came first.

Then we have Bingbing Li, and she has like 36 million Weibo fans – we are in the presence of greatness. She’s been amazing to work with. I knew that she was a super star but she was willing to step outside of her comfort zone and we would play on the set and contribute different ideas.

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I wasn’t scared I was more blown away.

What kind of helps me in this industry is I don’t know the actors for who they are, I know them for what they’ve played, so I don’t get scared or intimidated, I get fascinated and excited.

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You also worked with Kelsey Grammer in that film and reteamed with him again here for Guardians of the Tomb. How was that?

Kelsey is a brilliant actor. Watching him, especially in something like Frasier, he just embodies what an actor is.

I loved working with him on this every day. I didn’t get enough of Kelsey on The Expendables because we only had a few scenes.

and how you became involved?

This production is larger than life and way larger than I expected it to be. The set design is especially impressive.

I’ve known [director] Kimble Rendall for about four years now [because] he directed Bait and my girlfriend at the time, Sharni Vinson, was in that.

I came to the press [conference] with her and we went all around China and I got to know Kimble quite well.

When he approached me about Guardians of the Tomb, I thought ‘Yeah, I like this and I like kooky in a brilliant way and I like what he did with Bait.’ >>

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I love that there’s more female heroes now and to be the supporter of them … any day throw that at me.

I don’t mind being the Hercules, the He-Mans … those are great … but there needs to be more of these female lead characters. They’re just strong movies and I enjoy watching them.

Can you tell us about the character you play in Guardians of the Tomb?

He’s called Jack and he’s very much a MacGyver: he’s very good with his hands and

Do you love this sort of genre?

I just love action movies. Guardians of the Tomb is very much like Indiana Jones, where it’s situational action.

I love the Jason Bourne movies more than the James Bond movies because Jason Bourne has weakness; he’s a human and he’s lost his mind and he gets shot and stabbed. James Bond is just a badass at everything.

That is entertaining but I relate more to the humanistic qualities of the hero and the hero’s journey. Jack is ex-search and rescue. I was like ‘What have I not done yet?’ I’ve played a marine.

I’ve played in the Navy and in the army ...

I saw San Andreas quite recently and I was like ‘That’s where Jack would be’.

He’s such a strong character [but] what’s his weakness? What’s his kryptonite? What makes him human? He’s afraid of spiders in a spider movie: easy. Then you have Gia [Bingbing Li] who’s the scientist who works with spiders, so it’s funny to be able to trade off who’s leading the expedition …

he’s a problem solver. The other characters are trying to solve the puzzle pieces and I’m like let’s just build a battle ram and shove it into the door and let’s light it on fire with some fluid and that’ll weaken the door … but then they've already found a way out using logic.

You wouldn’t say you’re the lead in this then?

No, I’m not the lead in this, I’m second in command and supporting Bingbing Li. That’s really cool too because this is going to be amazing for her.

‘For your characters, you’re like a lone wolf. What if we create like a jail cell for you to live in?’ I was like ‘I like that idea!’ It was just a very unique experience, which I’m very proud of.

How does this production compare to something like Twilight?

I’ve done some big movies, however I’ve got to be honest: Twilight has nothing on this movie.

There’s a lot of green screen on those five movies but on this we have physical sets that you walk around in and the level of detail is amazing.

I’m amazed how quickly they did it and how they did it.

Two days ago we shot this horse chariot scene and I’m like ‘How did you make this guys?’ And all they do is shave it out of styrofoam but the detail is so meticulous.

As soon as we shot the first day and Kimble walked us through the sets I got really excited because the production value just blew me away.

I don’t know how they do it in Australia but this would cost a lot of money in America.

Tell us a bit more about the film you shot in Sydney: The Osiris Child.

That one will be my most proudest movie to date. If I could work with [director] Shane Abbess for the rest of my life I would.

He knew that I had stuff in me that no one had ever been able to see because people can be like ‘Oh, Kellan should be this guy from 90210 … this Jock’.

I’ve got a lot of depth in me that he saw and wanted to show onscreen. It was such an amazing experience.

It’s a real family. We lived on set and had our jail cells. It was a smart way that Shane did it [as] I don’t think we had the budget for trailers so he kind of used reverse psychology:

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PROFILE

Sister act Rhonda Oxnam chats to Tania and Fiona Kernaghan about their new albums, their ongoing success and their sisterly bond.

Tania Kernaghan

TANIA AND FIONA KERNAGHAN are warm, chatty and remarkably down to earth.

They are also incredibly talented, with successful music careers that have spanned the past two decades.

Growing up as part of the legendary Kernaghan family, Tania and Fiona have written and performed together since they were kids, even sharing a flat in Sydney in the early stages of their careers.

“I wouldn’t have the success that I’ve had without Fiona,” insists Tania, who has been at the top of the Country Music charts for over 20 years.

“She knows exactly what I want to sing about and the style that suits me and she’s just nailed it from the very first song we wrote.”

“We do work really well together,” adds Fiona.

“Tania motivates me when I get too dreamy.”

These days, while Tania has stayed true to her country roots and Fiona’s music has a much more spiritual feel, the bond between the two sisters, both personally and professionally, remains stronger than ever.

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This is particularly evident in their recently released albums, Tania’s All Australian Girl and The Art of Being by Fiona, with both records reflecting the sisters’ growing maturity and happiness.

“It’s been about five years between albums for me and in that time I’ve done a lot of self development,” explains Tania. “That’s lead me to a place where I have a greater inner peace, and when we were writing songs for this record everything flowed so well.

“There’s one track in particular called Light in the Window. It’s about our grandmother and the love she always had in her heart for us kids.

It was amazing because Fiona had written the words about two years ago and when we were working on the material she said ‘I’ve got this lyric but I don’t have any music’. Coincidentally, I had written a piece of music about eight months ago that went perfectly. And it was very special how the words and the melody just came together.

“I think when you listen to the album everything about it leaves you feeling really happy.”

“It’s probably the first country record without a break-up song,” adds Fiona. “And it’s quite feel good where mine is more meditative and contemplative.”

Which bring us to The Art of Being.

“We are releasing it as world music because there is so much exotic instrumentation,” explains Fiona. “There is Irish bouzouki, Greek mandolin, Indian drums, some Middle Eastern percussion.

And I think because of the philosophies and spiritual traditions that the lyrics touch on all the way through, it’s truly global.”

“I just wish the whole world could hear The Art of Being because it is a healing album on so many different levels,” insists Tania.

“It doesn’t matter what type of healing you need, it might be a broken heart or an illness or the loss of somebody, this album will help you.”

Perhaps that’s because Fiona has laid her emotions bare in each and every song.

“You have to know yourself, that’s the trick, and you have to be brave enough to tell the truth about what you are really thinking,” she says.

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“It’s not anything to do with transmuting pain, which is so popular with singer/songwriters. People often say artists can only create from a place of pain and suffering and The Art of Being is living proof that it’s just not true.

“This time around I didn’t pay any attention to trends, or being commercially viable, I just wrote and recorded the music I wanted to make and that I loved. It’s scary but liberating.”

“The same thing happened with my album too,” adds Tania. “It was just from the heart. Not that the others haven’t been that way but I think I’m at an age now where I just do what comes from deep within and it seems to resonate with a lot of people.”

So do your past achievements free you up? Or is there more pressure to keep being successful?

“It’s not about success for me,” says Tania. “Maybe it’s this age thing again but I think it’s about having a go and if you fail or you don’t achieve greatness out of something you release, it doesn’t matter, at least you were being true to yourself. >>

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“What I’ve learned from different degrees of success over the years has given me the courage to take more risks,” Fiona says. “I used to think you could figure out a formula to succeed and that would be it but I’ve realised success is unpredictable and non formulaic. Now I’m much more willing to try new things because you never know where it will lead.”

One of those new things is Fiona’s monthly Mountain Kirtan.

“It’s a community event at Mount Tamborine with meditative singing and a blend of mantras and songs,” she says.

“I’m also going to be doing a few little house concerts and I’ve been asked to join the Glimpses Think Tank again this year as well, which is pretty cool.

“It’s a multi-disciplinary exploration of human potential conducted by Dr Andy Walshe, who is the Head of Red Bull High Performance, and I participate as a representative of the music industry and multi-genre artists.”

Meanwhile, Tania will spend the majority of 2017 on the road.

“Most of this year I’m either doing my own shows or joining my brother Lee on his 25th anniversary tour,” Tania says. “I’ll also be doing some filming for Channel 10’s What’s Up Downunder. I’ve been on the show for ten years now and I love that work.”

And with Fiona back in Australia after living in America for the past 17 years, the sisters will be spending some quality time together.

“It doesn’t matter where we are in the world, we still have a connection,” Tania says. “But, now, after being two countries away for almost 20 years, we are two kilometres apart and isn’t that a beautiful thing.”

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Dare to dream With less than one year to go, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games are on track to leave a lasting legacy for the city.

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BACK IN 2008, the idea of the Gold Coast hosting the 21st Commonwealth Games (GC2018) was a pipedream shared by a few passionate locals and powerbrokers.

Fast forward to 12 November 2011 and thousands of Gold Coasters gathered at the Broadwater Parklands to watch live coverage as the final presentations were made and the Commonwealth Games General Assembly voted to decide the next host city.

The resounding cheer that went up as GC2018 became a reality could probably have been heard back in St Kitts and Nevis where the voting was taking place.

The next few years were spent in the planning stages with much happening behind the scenes … committees were formed, organisers appointed, sites and venues identified and the Games mascot, a surfing blue koala named Borobi, was introduced.

Then on 4 April, 2017, as the giant surfboard clock on the Surfers Paradise foreshore clicked under one year to go, the excitement levels in the city seemed to ramp up a gear.

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Suddenly we were seeing ticketing programs being released, our televisions and newspapers were carrying inspiring Commonwealth Games messages and new venues were emerging along the length and breadth of the Coast.

The fact that in just a few short months the City will be hosting one of the biggest events on the world’s sporting calendar had become very real.

As the first ever regional Australian city to host the Games, the Gold Coast not only has a great responsibility but also a great opportunity.

The organisers are planning for 11 days of fantastic competition, keeping ticket prices affordable to ensure as many spectators as possible attend the 18 sports and seven para-sports events.

But they are also focused on providing venues and infrastructure that will continue to benefit the Gold Coast community long after the medals are awarded and the athletes have gone home.

Perhaps the most significant is the Games Village which will be home to over 6,600 athletes and officials during the competition.

Located adjacent to the Griffith University Gold Coast campus and the new Griffith University Hospital, the purpose-built village is set to morph into a state-of-the-art Health and Knowledge Precinct post-games.

Another two significant ‘legacy items’ are the newly-built Coomera Indoor Sports Centre and Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre.

Designed to world-class competition standards, the Coomera venue will host the GC2018 netball finals along with artistic and rhythmic gymnastics.

Opened in August 2016, and servicing one of the Coast’s fastest-growing regions, the multipurpose stadium is already attracting around 4,500 locals each week.

The 16,500m2 multi-purpose community facility at Carrara comprises two mixed-use indoor halls connected by a pedestrian plaza and also provides world-class facilities for a variety of court sports including basketball, netball, indoor soccer and badminton.

As an integral part of the Carrara sporting precinct, this stadium is set to be utilised for generations to come.

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In addition to the new buildings, many existing sporting complexes including the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre and the Gold Coast Hockey Centre are undergoing a major redevelopment ahead of GC2018 which will also benefit the community long term.

As the venue for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, as well as all athletics events, Carrara Stadium will have its capacity temporarily increased from 27,400 to 35,000, while the Gold Coast Convention Centre, home to the world’s media along with the basketball finals and netball preliminary matches, will get a technology upgrade which is set to stay in place after the Games.

GC2018 organisers have also been mindful not to over capitalise, electing to stage some events in satellite venues rather than build unnecessary infrastructure.

Townsville and Cairns will host the preliminary basketball matches, with the shooting and track cycling taking place in Brisbane.

Back on the Coast, the region’s natural resources are set to be the star of the show for a number of sports … mountain biking in the Nerang hinterland, race-walking along the Currumbin foreshore and road cycling through the Southern suburbs’ picturesque beachs and valleys.

The marathon and triathlon races will start and finish at the iconic Broadwater Parkland, while beach volleyball has been added to the schedule for the first time ever and will be held on the pristine Coolangatta sand.

With a global viewing audience in the millions, if not the billions, this is set to be a huge tourism boost for the Gold Coast.

Another aspect high on the GC2018 agenda is equality … never before in the history of a major multi-sport Games has there been an equal number of medal events for men and women.

And the integrated Para-Sport program will set a new Commonwealth Games record by hosting up to 300 para-athletes and 38 medal events across seven sports.

The non-sporting public will also be catered for with Festival 2018 delivering a 12-day arts and culture program supporting the Commonwealth Games Federation’s values of Humanity, Equality and Destiny.

According to the organisers, Festival 2018 will feature extraordinary and memorable artistic events that celebrate the spirit of the Commonwealth, reveal Queensland’s lifestyle, culture and creativity and capture the authentic spirit of the Gold Coast and its communities.

With less than a year to go, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games are shaping up to be a memorable milestone with affordable ticket prices, state-of-the-art venues and a legacy that is set to remain long after the competition has concluded.

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES FAST FACTS he Commonwealth Games is an international T multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.

T he event was first held in 1930 and has taken place every four years since then, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 which were cancelled due to World War II. The Commonwealth Games were known as the British Empire Games from 1930 - 1950, the British Empire and Commonwealth Games from 1954 - 1966 and British Commonwealth Games from 1970 - 1974.

The games are overseen by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), which also controls the sporting program and selects the host cities.

18 cities in seven countries have hosted the event.

A lthough there are 52 members of the Commonwealth of Nations, 70 teams participate in the Commonwealth Games, as a number of dependent territories compete under their own flags.

The four Home Nations of the United Kingdom – England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland – send separate teams.

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O nly six countries have attended every Commonwealth Games: Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales.

Australia has been the highest achieving team for 12 games, England for seven and Canada for one.

C osting around $77 million, the 2010 Commonwealth Games at Delhi, India was the second most expensive opening ceremony of any international sporting event in the world after the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Scottish lawn bowler, Willie Wood, was the first competitor to have competed in seven Commonwealth Games, from 1974 to 2002, a record equalled in 2014 by Isle of Man cyclist Andrew Roche.

G reg Yelavich, a sports shooter from New Zealand, won 12 medals in seven games from 1986 to 2010.

Nauruan weightlifter Marcus Stephen won 12 medals (including seven gold) between 1990 and 2002 and was elected President of Nauru in 2007. His performance helped place Nauru (the smallest independent state in the Commonwealth with a population of fewer than

9,400 in 2011) in 19th place on the all-time Commonwealth Games medal table.

In April 2018, the Gold Coast will host the 21st Commonwealth Games (GC2018). It will be the fifth time Australia has staged the event following Sydney (1938), Perth (1962), Brisbane (1982) and Melbourne (2006) – making Australia the nation that has hosted the most number of Games.

Over 6,600 athletes and team officials from 70 nations and territories are expected to attend the 11 day GC2018 sporting and cultural event.

GC2018 will mark the first time a Commonwealth Games will be held in a regional Australian city.

It will also be the first time in the history of a major multi-sport Games that there will be an equal number of medal events for men and women.

G C2018 will see the first ever Beach Volleyball competition on the Gold Coast – a fitting inclusion for the globally renowned beachside destination.

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Back in fashion

Fashion comes strutting back to Brisbane this August, with the return of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival.

BRISBANE’S MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION FESTIVAL is returning with a bang in 2017.

Expect a program of stylish events spotlighting Queensland and Australia’s best design talent, and an exciting new initiative that will make newseason shopping fresher than ever.

This year, Festival Director Lindsay Bennett has refined the program to ensure that all resources are directed towards showcasing local fashion designers in an event that upholds the prestige, quality of production and national recognition associated with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane.

The Fashion Festival will run over five days and focuses on the events that show-goers love the most. Each runway show will be a satellite event, with one staged on each night of the Festival and every one jam-packed with Queensland’s leading designers, as well as creative emerging talent and some elite national names.

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A fresh approach calls for a new venue, and this year’s Fashion Festival will be hosted at the magnificent Old Government House.

Located in the city centre and bordering Brisbane’s lush Botanic Gardens, the iconic piece of Queensland history will provide a suitably stylish destination.

The fashion shows themselves will also look different to previous years.

The runway will be taken outdoors, with the sandstone exterior of Old Government House providing the backdrop and models strutting the paved pathway.

With garden style seating for show-goers and a setting that is intrinsically Queensland, it will be fitting for a display of Spring/Summer fashion from the State’s best.

And, with more designers across fewer shows, ticketholders are in for a fashion spectacular each night.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane is staged with the intention of supporting and promoting local fashion designers, and cementing Queensland’s place on the fashion map.

The Festival provides a platform for designers and retailers to present their collections before an audience of fashion lovers, industry insiders and influential media representatives.

Lindsay believes this platform helps Queensland designers to compete alongside the ever-growing presence of big international brands and fast-fashion powerhouses.

“People do want to buy local but they need to know who the local designers are and they need to see what’s on offer,” he says. “The Fashion Festival helps local designers break through the saturated market.”

By connecting designers with customers, the Festival works to generate sales for the designers and retailers involved each year.

“Fashion is exciting. When you see a really great campaign, or a fabulous runway show, you’re inspired. And the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane directs that excitement and inspiration towards sales for our designers, by showcasing fashions that the audience can go out and buy the very next day, or instantly online,” Lindsay says.

Taking this to the next step is the brand-new ‘Shop the Runway’ market introduced to this year’s program. Following each show, guests are invited inside Old Government House to meet the designers, browse the racks straight from backstage and place orders for their favourite pieces.

The new concept is intended to create connections between the designers and audiences, and offer fashion lovers the chance to buy direct from the runway.

It combines the ‘see now, buy now’ method being utilised by various brands at fashion weeks, with the personal touch of meeting the designers and enjoying a detailed look at the clothing before buying.

“The Fashion Festival is a consumer event,” Lindsay says.

“It has always been for the fashionable public, and it has always showcased collections when they are available to buy in-store.

“Our new Shop the Runway initiative will really take the concept of buying local and buying fresh from the runway to a new level.

“You can meet the designers behind the clothes, ask questions, and place orders immediately after you’ve seen the pieces on the catwalk.”

Among the changes and new additions, what remains the same for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane is a strong line-up of Queensland’s best designers, as well as leading Australian designers.

Catch local favourites Sacha Drake, George Wu, Paul Hunt, Urbbana and White Label Noba, and sought-after national designers Camilla and Dion Lee. The audience-favourite events are also back on the program.

Those who like to be on the forefront and discover new fashion gems will be treated to the NEXT Hotel Next Gen show, and for the ultimate indulgence, the ever-popular High Tea fashion showcase by QueensPlaza returns.

Staged from Sunday 27 - Thursday 31 August, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival Brisbane promises to be stronger than ever this year, with a program of fashionable favourites and exciting new additions.

Tickets are on sale 1 June 2017.

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Smooth moves Leading Dermatologist, Dr Michael Freeman, has some advice for keeping your skin happy and healthy.

THE SKIN is our largest organ, yet many treat it like an old piece of clothing. We forget to protect its softness, we let stains sink in, and most of us never iron it.

So how do we combat this wear and tear?

Leading Dermatologist, Dr Michael Freeman, has specialised in this area for over 20 years, and has some good advice to help us wind back the clock, not just for the purpose of improving our look, but to improve the health of our largest organ.

“There’s a daily program I recommend often to patients,” says Dr Freeman. “It includes Actinica sunscreen (a superior liposomal formulation) as well as daily use of vitamin B3 nicotinamide, which is scientifically proven to protect the body’s immune system from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.

“This must be in addition to sunscreen, it cannot replace it.”

The third step is Vitamin D. It can be obtained through diet, however the most effective form of delivery is with ultraviolet B from the sun.

“In general, anything from five to 20 minutes in the sun depending on your skin type between 10am and 2pm weekly can help you achieve the

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optimal dose,” Dr Freeman explains. “Try not to put sun damaged regions of your body in the sun though.”

There has also been a new discovery which provides an alternative source for Vitamin D levels, without sun exposure. Dr Freeman says it’s a simple yet amazing fact.

“If an average mushroom is placed in the sun between 10am and 2pm for half an hour, then used in cooking as normal, we will ingest the daily dose of Vitamin D without exposing our skin unnecessarily to the sun,” he explains.

The simple steps above – sunscreen, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin D – help our skin to stay as damage-free as possible, reducing the stains on our skin and underneath.

But what can you do to nourish and ‘iron’ out the skin?

If you follow the recommended three-step plan, then with only a few quality products at home, and the odd treatment here and there, your skin will remain healthy and happy for the long haul.

To help you, Dr Freeman has created his own line of skincare, BLOC Cosmetics.

The products combine quality natural ingredients with the latest technology to deliver great results.

And for smoothing the skin? There are many treatments on the market that achieve this.

Some involve injectables, others laser or ultrasound, and some people undergo surgical procedures.

Dr Freeman is an advocate for non-invasive or minimally invasive options.

“My preference is laser resurfacing, however, I also invest in new and improved technologies that help achieve skin goals while providing safety and a conservative approach to preserve the skin,” he says. “Our newest treatment is the Cold Beam Ultraformer. This harnesses ultrasound therapy to lift and tighten the skin.”

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Where: The Star Gold Coast When: 23 March What: A host of local celebrities and VIPs joined some of the biggest names in country music at The Star Gold Coast for the CMC Music Awards 2017. Featuring performances by Little Big Town, Kip Moore, Travis Collins, The McClymonts and more, the glamourous event also saw popular Australian singer Lee Kernaghan inducted into the CMC Hall of Fame.

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Where: Victoria Park, Broadbeach When: 29 March What: Over 400 guests attended the opening night of Blanc de Blanc in the specially constructed Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent at Victoria Park, Broadbeach. Direct from sell-out seasons at London’s West End, the Gold Coast premiere of the sizzling new Champagne Cabaret featured as part of Bleach* Festival.

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Pains au chocolat, macarons, Nutella crepes, croissants, rillettes and cheese … Every day between 2pm and 4pm, you can enjoy this classic af ternoon tradition, Le Goûter, at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach.

A chic French alternative to High Tea, Le Goûter, allows you to savour scrumptious French classics including pastries and heavenly sweets accompanied by aromatic tea selections and chocolat chaud. $42 per couple, bookings essential.

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A modern spin on the traditional grill house, set inside an industrial chic culinary space with an open-air deck. Showcasing world-class chef creations and newly released summer dishes which are sure to excite the senses. Exquisite meals, fashioned for sharing, perfectly matched with worldly wines. From share boards to chargrilled 1kg T-bone steaks, freshly caught seafood and irresistible desserts – at Clifford’s we are changing the way you experience dining.

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.

Botanical Bar & Kitchen is the newest addition to James Street. Sandwiched between the iconic QA Hotel and the Sage Hotel, Botanical Bar & Kitchen is a step away from the traditional pub offering, moving towards a more refined and wholesome approach. The restaurant boasts a menu of dishes that are perfect for sharing, while the bar specialises in champagne and smallbatch gins as well as a range of tap beers and wines to complement.

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CUISINE

A new classic This delicious Laurel Roasted Swordfish is on the menu at the renewed Vue175 at Ruffles Lodge & Spa. Laurel Roasted Swordfish with Celeriac Pont Neuf and Purée, Brandade and Salsa Verde Serves 6 LAUREL ROASTED SWORDFISH Ingredients 1kg swordfish loin 120g butter 1 bunch bay leaves Olive oil Method 1. Cut the swordfish loin in 6 portions.

2. Dry with a towel.

3. Season with sea salt.

4. Pour oil into a hot pan.

5. P lace the fish into the pan presentation side down.

6. Add butter and bay leaves and baste both sides.

7. Place the fish into preheated oven.

8. Bake for 7 minutes at 180°C. 9. R est the swordfish at warm temperature before serving.

CELERIAC PONT NEUF AND PURÉE Ingredients 375ml full cream milk 375ml vegetable stock 1kg celeriac, peeled and chopped 1 red Desiree potato, peeled and chopped 1 brown onion (small), chopped 30g butter 2 garlic cloves Salt and white pepper Method 1. Cut 500g celeriac into 24 sticks (1cm x 1cm x 5cm) and blanch them in hot water.

2. D eep fry the Pont Neuf (celeriac sticks) to order.

3. Melt butter in a pan over low heat.

4. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.

5. A dd milk, vegetable stock, remaining 500g celeriac and potato.

6. Reduce heat to low, stirring to prevent milk from curdling.

7. Strain vegetables over a bowl.

8. Purée vegetables and strained liquid in a blender, to desired consistency.

9. Season with salt and white pepper 10. Pass through a fine mesh sieve to ensure purée is silky smooth.

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SWORDFISH BRANDADE Ingredients 125g swordfish trim 1 egg (separated) 30ml full cream milk 30g plain flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ red chilli seeded, brunoised 1 red onion (small), brunoised 1 teaspoon chives, chopped Salt and pepper Method 1. Place fish, milk and egg yolk in a blender until coarse.

2. Fold in flour and baking powder.

3. Season with onion, chilli and chives.

4. Whip egg white to medium stiff peaks and fold into fish mixture.

5. M ixture can be fried to order as is or can be frozen and panko crumbed.

SALSA VERDE Ingredients 1 bunch parsley, flat leaf 1 bunch basil 3 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon capers 1 lemon, juiced 1 long red chilli, seeded 187ml extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Method 1. Place all ingredients into a blender.

2. Blend until desired consistency.

3. Season with salt and pepper.

To assemble 1. Using a tablespoon make two offset pulls of celeriac purée.

3. Place the fish in the centre.

4. Place two swordfish brandade on top of the celeriac puree on each side.

5. Place celeriac Pont Neuf perpendicular to the brandade.

6. Place salsa verde on top of the fish and the brandade to add aroma and colour.

7. Garnish with micro coriander.

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Chef profile BRIAN DEAN, CHEF DE CUISINE, VUE175 I HAVE LOVED SWORDFISH since the first time I had it when I was about 7-years-old. Since then it has been a staple on our barbecue in the summer.

I enjoy swordfish in general because of the texture and mild flavour. It tends to be meatier than other white fish, like the snapper/grouper complex or other flatfish such as flounder or sole.

It stands up well to bold flavours without losing its identity, which is why the salsa verde pairs so well.

With cooking you have the unique opportunity to affect people’s memory. Perhaps a dish you make brings them somewhere they remember with great affection.

I hope that someone who has chosen to dine at VUE 175, may be brought back to the time they spent with me, when they have a meal elsewhere.

There are few careers more intimate than preparing someone’s food. It’s nourishment, fuel and an experience all at once. I couldn’t picture myself doing anything else.

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CUISINE

Share plates Move over fine dining … the collective experience is gaining in popularity.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY MARJ OSBORNE

“THE HOTTEST foodie trend isn’t on the menu,” said Time magazine in 2007.

They were referring to communal dining which had become the new norm.

It was the continuation of a trend begun in the 1960s, when Benihana popularised the idea of food as entertainment, with communal dining around a teppanyaki grill providing the perfect setting.

Strangers shared the spectacle of food, collectively amazed at the theatrics of the chefs.

As we entered a new millennium, Melbourne’s Longrain opened, espousing the communal eating philosophy of the Asian table. A scattering of fine dining establishments followed suit, moving from tables for two and four to communal ones, gathering diners onto long tables to share space with strangers.

Communal dining was a win for restaurants, adding an infectious energy and maximising profits through shared seating, however it worked best when lubricated by a common purpose, such as a festival or special event.

The trend of communal dining not only travelled from Asia, but also from Europe, where villagers would gather for tapas and drinks or extended family celebrations which would last for hours.

This sort of community dining contained the ethos that we in Australia were missing.

Feeling uncomfortable with sharing a meal and conversation with a group of strangers, we’ve taken the best bits of communal dining to create a collective experience where groups share common dining areas or food outlets, where tapas food and shared

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plates prevail and while communal tables may be present, they are not mandatory.

The Gold Coast’s collective dining scene began with farmers’ markets. With increased emphasis on provenance, weekend markets offered a new experience where shopping, dining and entertainment went hand and hand.

This experience was expanded when the already thriving arts precinct, Rabbit + Cocoon, began the Miami Marketta in 2013.

In a mix of traditional and alternative, the precinct launched weekend evening street food dining with entertainment and creative stalls thrown in.

Miami Marketta embodied a new style of eating out: a place where locals, mostly Millennials (many with strollers in tow), could enjoy a night out with friends eating top notch casual food, their favourite local bands on stage as entertainment.

From vegan delights to box-sized lamingtons, and Greek souvlaki to Venezuelan arepas, the venue houses a ‘United Nations’ of food with an emphasis on healthy, alternative and regional world cuisine.

Now well established as a Gold Coast institution trading several nights a week, the Marketta clearly marked our transition from valuing intimate dining to seeking quality, unique food experiences in communal spaces.

2013 also saw Brisbane’s Eat Street open.

A joint project founded by John Harrison, John Stainton, Jacki MacDonald and Peter Hackworth, the container-housed food markets were an overnight success.

Aiming to replicate the night-time food markets of Asia, Eat Street broached the question: Would people want to go out at night, braving the elements to get a bite to eat out of shipping containers?

How could they have doubted Brisbane’s appetite for adventure? In fact, Eat Street has been so successful that in April 2017 they opened on a larger waterfront site in the Northshore Hamilton precinct. Besides 1,200 free car parks, the market includes a variety of new attractions and uses.

With so much culinary activity being focused on the central and southern Gold Coast, the northern suburbs rejoiced when NightQuarter opened in 2015.

Located on an empty block adjacent to the Helensvale Rail Station and Westfield, NightQuarter brings the Gold Coast its own ‘Eat Street’, music venue and night market shopping all in one.

Inspired by markets around the world, the concept is the brainchild of Ian Van der Woude and partner Michelle Christoe. Two huge purpose-built dome-tented arenas form the hub of the market as undercover dining areas, with over 120 different vendors housed around them in a land-based dock of 146 upcycled shipping containers.

For the Gold Coast public, NightQuarter is a food, arts and entertainment precinct squarely aimed at the whole family. With a choice of world food to please every palate, there’s also a VIP area that looks down over the performance stage of the big dome.

Named as the Gold Coast’s best live music venue, NightQuarter is also a greenhouse for business expertise; a huge winner for the northern Gold Coast.

With shopping centres morphing into lifestyle centres, food is a winning card, encouraging customers to include dining as an essential part of their retail experience.

Late in 2016, Robina Town Centre unveiled its remarkable new dining precinct, The Kitchens.

‘A bustling urban marketplace, a community epicentre where artisans, chefs, providores, purveyors and food lovers come together,’ dining is divided into discreet areas to maintain intimacy.

Moving away from the vastness of food halls, The Kitchens instead feels more like a meandering village marketplace of intertwined shops.

The first of its kind in Australia, The Kitchens combines over fifty retailers whose restaurants, cafés and bars bring us flavours from around the globe.

From fine dining to street food, The Kitchens is an immersive experience, ‘a place to gather, browse, shop and sharpen your skills with … pop-up events, workshops and tastings’.

“The Kitchens ... not only supports and showcases local producers, suppliers, chefs and restaurateurs, but also provides customers with an educational, inspiring and activated space where they can socialise, experience, eat, drink, shop and immerse in incredible food,” curator Daniel West says.

Picking the trends to a tee, The Collective has also opened recently. This is the Gold Coast’s first restaurant collective, bringing together great chefs in five kitchens, transforming the old Palm Beach Post Office into a multi-level 300-seat, seven day a week dining venue.

There’s outdoor communal tables providing casual dining with a rooftop bar, while the main undercover area boasts full restaurant service. In this dining mecca, there’s a space for everyone – families, groups, singles and couples.

Have no doubt, though, that it’s Millennials driving the food dollar. These children of the Baby Boomer generation are changing what we eat, how we eat and where we eat.

“Food isn’t just food for Millennials,” Buzzfeed tells us. “They want their dining experiences to help them feel like they’re part of their communities.”

Cool, open and sophisticated with an ‘on point’ menu, several well-stocked bars and well-presented hip wait staff, The Collective is the ultimate 21st century diner for Millennials. Even their slogan, ‘Better Together’, embodies our new dining philosophy: a collective community.

Community Dining Venues NightQuarter: Helensvale, Open Fri & Sat 4pm - 10 pm, $2 entry The Kitchens: Robina, Open daily 8am - 10pm The Collective: Palm Beach, Open Mon - Sun 12noon - 9pm Eat Street: Hamilton Open Fri & Sat 4pm - 10pm; Sun 11am - 7pm Miami Marketta: Miami, Open Wed & Fri 5pm - late, Sat 4pm - late

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2, 3 & 4 JUNE

Gold Coast Food and Wine Festival 2017 From Beenleigh to Cooloongatta, the Gold Coast’s signature Food and Wine Festival will celebrate the region’s exciting and expanding foodie scene, the abundance of local fresh produce and the wide ranging wineries and breweries.

There will be a particular focus on the theatre of food with performance art, sensory experiences and musical performances incorporated into the program as well as food truck meet ups, barbecue wars, outdoor dining experiences and unique restaurant experiences.

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15 & 16 JULY

Regional Flavours Brisbane’s signature free food event, Regional Flavours, will see South Bank Parklands transform into a food-lover’s paradise. Showcasing the best fresh produce and gourmet foods and wines Queensland growers and artisans have to offer, visitors can forage for everything from farm fresh produce to new treats concocted in the kitchens of the region’s food entrepreneurs.

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New heights St Hallett Wines in South Australia’s Barossa Valley has released a Shiraz blend specifically designed to be sipped in the high-altitude cabins of passenger aircrafts.

The Duo, named after the neighbouring regions of Barossa Valley and Eden Valley where the shiraz grapes were sourced, will be served exclusively on board Virgin Australia flights in Business Class and can be sampled in Virgin Australia lounges.

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Bistro Chico evolves on Tedder Avenue With a new focus on creative menus and quality seasonal produce, restaurateurs Daran and Leesa Glasgow have reinvented their Tedder Avenue restaurant as Bistro Chico. The renovated venue features hi-top bar seating and an all-day snack menu, plus more formal dining for those who prefer to savour the moment. The menu is heavily influenced by the Mediterranean and Asian cultures, and Daran will also be sharing the secrets of Bistro Chico through cooking classes with participants sitting down and enjoying the fruits of their labour over a glass of wine.

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Rare vintage With a history dating back to the 16th Century, madeira wines are both covetable and collectable.

WORDS TONY HARPER

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IT’S UNFASHIONABLE, seen more as a cooking ingredient than the sort of wine you’d give top spot in the cellar, but there was a time that madeira was the most sought after wine on the planet.

Even today it remains the most long-lived with bottles from the 1800’s still being traded and drunk with relish.

And it was born almost by accident.

Madeira – the island that lends its name to the wine – lies in the North Atlantic Ocean a

artificially mimicking the equatorial travel without the wine leaving the island. It’s a practice that remains in place today.

The pure form requires the wine being stored in ceiling lofts where the wine slowly bakes. Faster, less precise, is a gentle cooking in heated tanks.

Both approximate the ship’s journey: like blue cheese production, it is intended spoilage.

I am fascinated by the wines of Madeira, and have been since I tasted my first in 1989

For the really fancy stuff – birth year, parent’s birth year, grandparents birth years – you need to look further afield.

I often stare at the pages of Finest and Rarest (finestandrarest.com) that has the best selection of old wines I’ve ever seen. Here’s a snapshot …

Madeira Terrantez 1715 Believed to be the oldest dated Madeira bottle in existence. From the Kassab collection. Kassab

mere 650 kilometres from the coast of Africa due west of Marakesh. It’s owned by Portugal and has been since 1419. Madeira is a fertile island, its soils volcanic (the island is, in fact, the top of a volcano that formed five million years ago and rises six kilometres from the ocean floor), humid, rainy and – considering its proximity to the equator – comparatively cool.

Madeira had its golden years during the Age of Discovery/Exploration when it became an important stopover for ships travelling to and from the East Indies, providing citrus (for the scurvy), other fruits and vegetables, animals on the hoof and wines to replenish the ship’s supplies.

It didn’t take long to work out that the wine didn’t do so well, sloshed around in the hold of the ships, enduring the heat of the equator: it spoiled quickly.

The answer was to fortify it with spirit – following the lead of the folk in Portugal’s Douro Valley.

It did the trick. Soon people in England, America, Europe and Africa sought not merely the madeira wines, but especially the ones that had been on sea voyages, because of the complex, rich, singular characters provided by the slow cooking in the ship’s bowels.

Pipes (barrels) of madeira would make their way to the cellars and tables of wealthy buyers, labeled with the name of the ship that took them on the tour (Catherine Banks, Red Jacket, Liberty), sometimes with the name of the merchant, and quite often the name of the collector (bottling from his pipe) or a fanciful stand-in (wife, cousin, greyhound).

Space on the ships was limited and expensive.

Eventually the madeira growers created a way of

on a dreary (weren’t they all?), grey London winter’s day.

It was malmsey, the richest and fullest of the madeira set. Bual is a little less rich and generally less sweet; verdelho and sercial are tart and dry … sercial the driest. There’s a wildcard called Rainwater – usually quite dry but a little more rustic than sercial.

The pride of my dwindling cellar is a lone bottle of d’Oliveira’s 1900 Moscatel – a nearly extinct variety where madeira production is concerned – and it’s one of the many talked about, written about, semi-famous bottlings. It made its way from cask to bottle in the 1970’s, after 70-plus years in barrel.

Should I open it? One day perhaps.

I hear and read tales of bottles being traded and drunk that date back to the early 1700’s – 300 years old.

I’ve tasted wines from the late 1800’s and they are astounding: intensely acidic but also sweet and rich, complex and concentrated.

Madeira has the power to last far beyond any other wine style, and – at least while it sits in barrel – it evolves and improves for decades, even centuries.

It tastes a little like port, but more like old Australian muscat and tokay (now called topaque … blah!), but less sweet, more acidic and endowed with the wonderful toffee/brulee characters that come with the slow cooking process.

Top that off with the incredible complexities gained over a century or so and you have an extraordinary glass of wine.

Australia is a mean country when it comes to finding decent madeira.

A couple of importers bring in the basic wines from good producers.

seal, heavy black glass handblown Burgundystyle bottle, circa 1820. Believed bottled by João Carlos d’Aguiar, a highly reputed merchant that no longer exists (although descendents of the family still live on the island). Braheem Kassab was a Syrian embroidery merchant who put his personal seal, embossed B.A.K. on the bottles he collected in the first decades of the 20th century.

His collection was partly dispersed in the 1930’s, and the balance sold by Christies in the 1980’s.

All recorded bottles are crudely stencilled like this one ‘TERRANTEZ / 1715 / J C A & C’. Excellent level for the age.

Bual/Malmsey Solera 1808 Leacock bottling 1808 is one of the very greatest Madeira vintages, and the 1808 solera is legendary, regarded widely as the finest ever. There is some uncertainty as to whether this solera should be classified as Bual or Malmsey – my own feeling is that it’s likely Malmsey. Michael Broadbent’s notes are: ‘Medium deep, warm tawny, pronounced apple-green rim indicating age and high quality; distinctive, scented, harmonious bouquet with a whiff of caramel, very sweet, very rich, soft lovely flavour, 5 stars *****. These Madeiras have the finest possible provenance, coming directly from the Leacock private family cellars in Funchal, they has never left the island until now.’

And my wine, the 1900 Moscatel? Here’s a note from another site …

“If decanted before drink, the fragrance of prunes and nuts gets really intense, followed by notes of ripe melon, pine needle, potpourri, raisins, prunes, dates and nuts.

“Amazing. Delicate sweetness with a serious acidic core. Nutty notes, dried fruits and slight brine. Really intense.”

One day I’ll open it … one day.

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Sage advice A new addition to the skyline, Sage Hotel has emerged on James Street in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.

WORDS MADISON JILL HEBBARD

CREATED BY the international SilverNeedle Hospitality Group, Brisbane’s boutique Sage Hotel is an elegant four-star property, commanding views that overlook the length of the uber trendy James Street precinct.

Built in 2016 and encompassing four floors and 93 suites, Sage is surrounded by an enviable collection of fashion boutiques, galleries, eateries, laneways and lifestyle shopping.

You can easily stay and play for more than a day with over 130 retailers to discover nearby.

Only a ten-minute drive to Brisbane’s International and Domestic Airports, and just minutes away from the city centre, this vibrant hotel delivers everything for everyone, from overnighters on a conference, to couples and weekend travellers.

On arrival you are greeted by the sharp clean lines of a modern reception area, while a magnificent vertical garden attracts your eye into the atrium and sky above.

The knowledgeable staff make your visit enjoyable from the minute you arrive.

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And if you are taking advantage of the valet parking you will be greeted by the gorgeous smiling Lee. Fresh from a stint entertaining at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, he is happy to safely park your car undercover and assist with directions to anywhere in the area.

Opening the door to our fourth floor corner suite, the first thing we noticed were the immense cascading curtains in silver grey, giving the room an air of grandeur and luxury as they fall floor to ceiling.

When opened they unveil the wraparound balcony, revealing the 180 degree view from the Story Bridge and across the rooftops of the renovated heritage homes in Fortitude Valley.

The room is styled immaculately, with lush fabric furnishings, a huge flat screen television, generous bathroom, fluffy robes and a very comfortable workspace with ample usb ports for laptops and digital devices. Throw in free Wi-Fi and you are on your way.

The mini bar boasts all local purveyor’s beverages including beer from Newstead

Brewery, and a dry drawer is filled with irresistible delights from New Farm Confectionary and Jocelyn’s Provisions.

This is a location where you can live like a local, enjoy a relaxing break or easily get around for your workday and return to a professional yet welcoming space.

The hotel wraps around the iconic Queens Arms Hotel, combining the old with the new, with a café, cellar and deli in the lobby providing everything you need at a moment’s notice.

A short walk away you can find the iconic Valley Pool, perhaps do a workout at the Function Well Management Gym or if you prefer to stay close to home pick up a yoga mat from Hotel reception and enjoy your meditation in the comfort of your room or private balcony.

Do you need to unwind, escape from a conference or maybe just relax before a catch up with the girls? Then you simply must try Waterlily, a very private two-room spa with exclusive luxurious treatments, just a minute’s stroll up the tiny hill from Sage.

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Full of fabulousness, James Street has been evolving to become an exciting morning to midnight foodie heaven.

If you have never tried Gerard’s Bistro, book a table now. I highly recommend the fried cauliflower, yes cauliflower. If you are thinking it’s a bland over-boiled vegetable of the 60’s and 70’s think again. This is a taste sensation.

Of course, the entire menu has you moaning in delight as each morsel dances across your tastebuds, especially when washed down with some decadent matched wines.

Recently awarded its second Chef’s hat, you can understand why Head Chef Ben Williamson and the team are so happy.

Then of course it’s a nightcap at the fantastic Farrier bar and late night Supper Club, housed in the original stables where the patron’s horses from the Queens Arms Hotel above were tethered. >>

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An underground exposed brick wall bar filled with vintage armchairs and rustic chairs, you can enjoy a delectable array of supper treats from midday til 10.00pm, then a selection of stuffed Chinese-style breads are available until 2am.

Adjourning for the evening, I enjoyed the night lights of the Story Bridge and looked forward to seeing the sunrise over this big city.

In what would have to be described as ‘Californian dreaming meets European outdoor alfresco style living’, in the morning you awake to the buzz of James Street, with locals and tourists alike seeking out one of many breakfast choices.

The laneway right beside Sage has been renovated and if you want to try something extraordinary get into Botanica, a fresh foodie heaven with everything made from scratch.

Jocelyn’s Provisions, again just minutes walk from Sage Hotel, invites you to be enveloped in the fragrance of decadent sweet treats, pastries

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and a delicious selection of take home dinner packs that include soups, pasta, broths and a myriad of other taste sensations.

You must try the cupcakes, if only for the diverse range available including creations topped with gold leaf.

On this day we also experienced TWFINEART, one of many galleries now situated in the area. Located in Robertson Street it is a great opportunity to enjoy some of the latest offerings in modern art.

Another real find is Julie Tjiandra’s Scrumptious Reads, a tea café specialising in books on food.

Dive into a good read or perhaps try the Afternoon Tea special.

They also have a divine selection of Ugly Duck preserves in jars. Oh so yum on cheese, scones, almost anything.

In another treat, our Sage town car picked us up and delivered us to New Farm Confectionery

where Jodie greeted us with an insanely delicious homemade blended boutique milkshake, yum.

This is a grown-up type of lolly shop, with tastes that appeal to a more discerning sweet tooth … decadent salted caramel, handmade peanut brittles, and sweet, sweet sherbet.

Back at the hotel, it hit me our mini break was over and I can only anticipate my next visit which I’m sure will include some retail therapy at Fortitude Valley’s new David Jones Boutique Store … I must remember to book the Sage Hotel town car for all my shopping.

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Brisbane’s most unique make-up services Enjoy the freedom of custom-blended make-up products especially for you.

Here at the Lip Lab Brisbane we specialise in creating custom Lipsticks, Lip-gloss, Foundations and Concealers. We literally have you covered, putting to rest the endless journey of finding a foundation that matches your personal skin tone. You may also have a lipstick colour in mind, a picture on your phone or an old discontinued colour for us to match … creating that perfect match is our specialty.

The Lip Lab Brisbane is located on Adelaide Street and its luxury fit out provides an intimate experience for guests and their friends. We also host group bookings for Hen’s parties, birthdays, corporate celebrations and more, all tailored with individual catering options.

THE LIP LAB BRISBANE For more information and bookings contact T +61 7 3210 2793 W theliplabbrisbane.com.au E cbd@theliplabbrisbane.com.au A 59 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

Provence and Tuscany ... just for women Enjoy the delights of Provence in Southern France and Italy’s Tuscany with the one-stop ease of a cruise.

Indulge yourself in the unique style of Southern France that is Provence.

Join us in May or September 2017 for a 12 night experience that will create vivid memories to last a lifetime and special friends with whom to share them.

Or transport yourself to the breathtaking medieval villages and stunningly beautiful hills of Tuscany and Umbria – into a lifestyle filled with simple pleasures and traditions dating back centuries. Join us in June or September 2017 to share all the history and romance of Tuscany.

L’AMITIÉ TOURS For full itineraries and bookings visit our website: T +61 0410 530 761 E lynette@lamitietours.com.au W lamitietours.com.au

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Christmas in July.

On Saturday 22 July, Spicers Peak Lodge are hosting Christmas in July; a night of playful fun and over-indulgence.

After feasting on a non-traditional festive turkey dinner with all the trimmings, guests will be immersed in a night of surprises and naughtiness with an intimate showcase that will warm the flesh on a cold winter’s night.

An entertaining and pleasurable evening not to be missed.

Packages start at $1,299 per night for this truly luxurious, all-inclusive weekend getaway.

SPICERS PEAK LODGE For more information and bookings contact T 1300 253 103 W spicersretreats.com/events/ A 1 Wilkinsons Road, Maryvale, QLD, 4370

Brisbane’s newest boutique hotel Sage Hotel James Street will instantly connect you with the inner-city vibe of Brisbane.

Located in the heart of Fortitude Valley, Sage Hotel James Street is Brisbane’s newest boutique hotel. Built around the iconic Queens Arms, the building seamlessly combines the traditional façade with a modern hotel.

With over 130 designer boutiques at your doorstep, 24-hour reception services, multiple onsite food and beverage offerings and extensive event facilities, Sage Hotel has everything you need for business or leisure travel.

SAGE HOTEL JAMES STREET For more information and bookings contact T +61 7 3222 3111 W snhotels.com/sage/james-street-brisbane A 70 James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane

EGYPT ... where it all begins Tour versus Experience Join us in October 2017 for our 14-day journey that includes the Pyramids, Sphinx, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, a luxurious Nile River Cruise and some unique local experiences.

Pink Lotus Egypt Tours specialise in small group experiences and Spiritual Journeys of Ancient Egypt. We take care of every detail. We always use a fully qualified Egyptologist, experienced local specialists, stay in 5-star accommodation and pride ourselves on providing high quality personal service from the moment you book with us.

Whether it is the history, the ancient architecture or the allure of the Nile ... Egypt holds mystique for all of us. It is a country where you not only explore the sites but you truly ‘experience’ the energy of Egypt and for many who visit, something occurs within them.

This is what inspired us to share our passion for Egypt with others who wanted an ‘experience’ rather than just a tour. We travel as friends and family.

PINK LOTUS EGYPT TOURS For more info visit our website or phone Leisa McInnes T 07 5571 2599 A Shop 26, Southport Park Shopping Centre W pinklotustours.com

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COVE EXPERIENCES

Your Dreamworld Event When the sun goes down, Dreamworld lights up as a unique destination for corporate and private events.

Whether you want to capture the sensory overload of a pulsating street market complete with food truck style catering or a sophisticated Upper East Side cocktail affair, business events at Dreamworld are never less than extraordinary.

Have serious car enthusiasts instantly mesmerised dining amongst Australia’s largest collection of Peter Brock cars at the Motorsport experience or return to exotic old world decadence and have your most discerning guests sip champagne Maharaja-style amongst the majestic tigers at Tiger Island. With venue capacities suitable for the most boutique celebration to the largest international convention, come and let your imagination play at Dreamworld.

DREAMWORLD EVENTS For more information please contact T +61 7 5588 1126 E events@dreamworld.com.au W dreamworld.com.au A Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera QLD 4207

Winter warmth Luxurious Byron at Byron experience.

Escape the chill this season with The Byron at Byron Winter Warmer package.

Package includes: • • • • • •

Overnight accommodation for two. • Upgrade to a Superior Suite.

Full buffet breakfast for two. • Hot chocolate to enjoy by the fire bar.

One box of Duck Creek chocolate macadamia nuts.

Cheese plate matched with a bottle of Australian wine.

10% discount on spa treatments. • Complimentary WiFi access.

Complimentary Daily Yoga.

From $399 per night (valued at up to $749 per night) Valid for travel between 1 May - 31 August 2017. Conditions apply.

THE BYRON AT BYRON RESORT & SPA For reservations please call or visit our website for more details T +61 2 6639 2105 W thebyronatbyron.com.au A 77-97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay

Art at Links Exhibition Links Hope Island will once again burst into a riot of colours and beauty during the 3rd annual Art at Links Exhibition.

Throughout June, the gallery will be open to the public and will showcase the beautiful works of three talented artists.

Vanessa Perske, returns to Links with ‘All Sacred Things’, a new exhibition featuring 20 originals. Emerging student artist and Hope Island local, Nicole Slabbert, is presenting eight pieces in her first exhibition titled ‘Living Things’.

Works by Noosa artist, Amanda Brooks, whose fresh and floaty style suits the sunny Queensland, will also be on show.

All art pieces will be available to purchase.

LINKS HOPE ISLAND For full information contact: T +61 7 5530 9048 E events@linkshopeisland.com.au W linkshopeisland.com.au

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Get on board the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show BRINGING THE BIGGEST NAMES IN THE MARINE industry together in one spectacular exhibition, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is on course to launch its 29th edition from Thursday May 25 to Sunday May 28.

Welcoming more than 40,000 boating enthusiasts from around the world, and nearly

LAUNCHES GALORE AT SCIBS Some of the biggest names in the marine business choose SCIBS to launch their latest products and innovations, and 2017 will see some spectacular unveilings, from the luxury yachts to game-changing electronics.

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300 exhibitors into the picturesque Marine Village precinct, SCIBS will play host to world launches, industry innovations and visitor experiences across four days of fun.

Featuring everything from luxury superyachts and in-demand charter vessels, motor yachts, sailing boats and multihulls, to jet skis, fishing

boats, RIBs, and the latest gear and gadgets – SCIBS caters to every level of interest, life stage and budget.

A trade and consumer show endorsed by Tourism and Events Queensland, SCIBS is also a member of the International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO)

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MARITIMO 59

MONTE CARLO 6

PALM BEACH 65

HORIZON E56XO

ON WATER Loyal exhibitor Maritimo will be staging the Australian debut of the new M59.

Modern and sophisticated, with unquestionable design pedigree, the three-cabin vessel offers versatility and clever use of space both inside and out.

Maritimo has confirmed another five vessels on water including the M51, M54, M64, S70 and the X-Series.

Another high-profile resident in The Marine Village is Leigh-Smith Yachts, who have planned a display valued at more than $10 million.

Showcasing the latest Alaska 47 Sedan, along with the new Fairline 48 Targa, their display will also feature a number of outstanding brokerage vessels, including the Endurance 720 by Hampton Yachts.

Premium Australian motor yacht brand Whitehaven will host the launch of its latest custom built model from its 6000 Flybridge Motor Yacht series.

Integrity Motor Yachts have chosen the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show to launch the new 530 Grand Sedan.

This brand-new design, three-bedroom, two-bathroom, Euro-styling flagship model boasts

a Scania 700 hp engine and all hydraulic thrusters and stabilisers – features you’d expect on a much larger boat.

Integrity will also present their latest 320 Express, 440 Sedan and 490 Grand Sedan models – all new 2017 models which have been reworked based on customer feedback.

Sundance Marine will hold the Australia debut of the spectacular Monte Carlo 6 at SCIBS, while the Monte Carlo Yachts 70 (MCY70), built with state-of-the-art construction techniques from the aerospace industry and classic artisanal skills, will also be on display.

The Italian designed and built motor yacht, with its gold hull, shows off the brand’s attention to every detail of the boat building process.

Sunseeker Australia will be showcasing the stunning entertainer, the Sunseeker Manhattan 65 at SCIBS 2017.

The Manhattan 65 is a four-cabin, spacious aft deck and saloon model with a large flybridge, stabilisers and excellent amenities for long-range cruising.

Australian-made Palm Beach Motor Yachts will be showing the PB65 and PB42 – the largest and the smallest models in the range.

Grand Banks Yachts will present the all new GB60, the brand’s model that represents the results of 60 years of boat building expertise.

Fleming Yachts will be displaying the Fleming 65 at SCIBS – their first since 2010.

The Fleming 65 was launched in 2005 with hull number one retained by Tony Fleming himself, and named ‘Venture’.

Pacific Motor Yachts will be among the largest exhibitors on water this year, with three world premieres and multiple Australian premieres between brands Clipper, Jeanneau and Marlow.

They will present the Cordova 51, Hudson Bay 54 and Hudson Bay 39 – all 2017 models making their debut at SCIBS, plus a stunning brand new Marlow 53 making its Australian debut.

Showcasing its first-ever sports yacht at SCIBS, Sanctuary Cove resident Horizon Motor Yachts Australia is regarded as the leading Asian yacht brand in the luxury mega yacht market.

Rated amongst the top seven boat builders in the world, the Horizon Motor Yachts display features an impressive line-up of vessels including the E56 XO.

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MULTIHULLS In the multihull segment, there will be power and sail craft to whet the appetite of every type of buyer – from the performance connoisseur to the cruiser, the owner and charter market.

From Multihull Central, the world launch of the new Seawind 1260 features an all-new interior design, modern exterior styling and modular cockpit lounge and dining table.

Then there’s the Seawind 1160 LITE LTD which features a beautiful lightweight timber interior and leather lounge, and the exciting Aquila 44 power cat featuring a new interior styling.

Multihull Solutions will be showcasing two of the world’s most popular power and sail catamarans this year.

SCIBS will be the stage for the oceanic premiere of the stunning Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Evolution sailing catamaran.

The impressive MY37 by Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts will also be exhibited to appeal to power enthusiasts who appreciate outstanding fuel economy and offshore performance.

From The Multihull Group (TMG) comes the Australian premier of the much-anticipated Lagoon 630 MY.

This flagship model boasts a catalogue of unique features, creating an “on-water residence where serenity meets luxury”.

Also at the TMG display will be the new Lagoon 42.

Ensign Ship Brokers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the first Nautitech Open 40 under the Bavaria branding.

The French-built brand is known the world over for its quality and performance capabilities, while the impeccable design and construction of the interiors is supplied by Bavaria’s German craftsmen, resulting in the best of both.

Dream Yacht Sales plan to showcase its brand-new Bali 4.3, fully optioned and showing off the loft concept of this exceptional model, so popular with the charter market.

The Bali 4.3 has hit the mark with private owners and the charter market, with vessels booked solid in the Whitsundays.

They are ideal for cruising the tropical seas, completely opening up, with a real connection to the water and plenty of room for the whole family.

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BOAT SHOW GUIDE I 25 - 28 MAY, 2017 THE BOATYARD Dedicated to fishing, trailer and leisure boats, The Boatyard offers a broad cross-section of exhibitors, brands and products and will also be home to an extensive range of world launches and Australian-firsts.

Queensland Marine Centre dealer principal Andrew Bennett is planning to display at least a dozen trailer boats, representing renowned US brands Sea Ray and Boston Whaler.

With the new models from Sea Ray’s SLX range of luxury bowriders, as well as Boston Whaler’s latest Outrage range, QMC is also bringing the newest outboard-powered Sea Rays, which are hugely popular.

JSW Powersports, one of Australia’s leading Sea-Doo, Sea Fox and Can-Am distributors, plans to show a diversity of watercraft at SCIBS, covering the leisure, fishing, wakeboarding and ATV markets.

Game and Leisure Boats is a long-time SCIBS exhibitor who has chosen this year’s Show for the Australian unveiling of the latest Grady White vessel – the Freedom 375, the flagship of the Grady White fleet.

In the line-up will also be Regal Cruisers in water, as well as Grady Whites, Caribbeans and Regals on trailers in the hardstand area.

One of the country’s largest selling trailer boat dealers, Brisbane Yamaha, will be launching two of the latest models from Baysport Boats to the Australian market – the 6.4m Overnighter, which is ideal for families and fisherman, and the 6.4m Weekender, which comes complete with fresh water, sinks, toilet and new-look wraparound lounges.

Stefan Boating World is returning to stage the Australian launch of the Reflex 720 Hardtop.

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GRADY WHITE FREEDOM 375

They will also bring an expanded display of up to 30 boats including Fibrefort, Karnic, Reflex and the latest revolutionary tinnies from Morningstar.

Nautique Central will be exhibiting at SCIBS for the first time in 2017, unveiling the highly anticipated Super Air Nautique GS22 to the Australian market, following the model’s world launch in the United States in December.

Described as ‘the best 22-foot tow boat on the market’, there were orders for the GS22 before it has even arrived in Australia.

Northside Marine will have a larger display at this year’s Show, with 16 boats reflecting a diversity of brands and styles to suit an array of interests.

There will be eight fishing boats from New Zealand brands Stabicraft and Surtees, and two sports bowriders from Glastron, plus five Whittley cruisers and, for the first time for Northside, the new Jeanneau NC9 model.

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PAVILIONS The Main Pavilion and the Superyacht & Marine Pavilion are where the latest cutting-edge navigational equipment, gear, gadgets, devices, pontoon, marine technology, books, accessories, apparel and new products can be found.

In the Main Pavilion, Raymarine will be exhibiting an extensive portfolio of products, including the new AXIOM range of Multi-Function Devices as well as the exciting new M132 and M232 cameras – hailed as game-changers poised to shake up the marine electronics industry.

With available built-in RealVision 3D™ sonar, the all new LightHouse 3 operating system, and blazing quad-core performance, AXIOM represents an entirely new paradigm of navigational and fish-finding performance.

ENGINES ARE BACK After a brief hiatus, engine brands and stability systems are back in force.

“We are thrilled to welcome back brands such as Volvo Penta, Scania, Steyr, Yanmar, Cat, Penske, Torquedo and more which will be on display at SCIBS 2017,” said SCIBS Sales and Exhibition Manager Dominic O’Brien.

“Propulsion and seakeeping are big ticket items that rate highly with visitors to SCIBS and this year, visitors will be spoilt for choice with the variety of engine brands on display and the experts on hand to answer your every question.”

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From Navico, several new lines from the brands Simrad, Lowrance and B&G including the Simrad NSS Evo3, Lowrance HDS Carbon and B&G Zeus3.

The Simrad NSS Evo3 multifunction displays will feature SolarMAX HD screens, dual channel CHIRP sounder compatibility and an expanded keypad, and are available in 16, 12, 9 and 7-inch supporting touchscreen or keypad operation.

The SolarMAX HD display technology is designed to provide high-definition visuals and exceptional clarity with extra-wide viewing angles for use in direct sunlight as well as low light environments.

The team from Australian Marine Wholesale will have a diverse range of globally-sourced electronics and accessories, including OceanVolt

electric propulsion and Racegeek navigation equipment, BlueWater Desalination, Pacific Light Desalination, Lumitec LED lighting, Digital Yacht equipment and many more world-leading brands.

Members of the Australian International Marine Export Group and Superyacht Australia (AIMEX & SA) along with the Australian Commercial Marine Group will also be exhibiting in force in the Superyacht & Marine Pavilion.

AIMEX ALLEY will feature an extensive range of exhibitors including Pantaenius Marine Insurance, Austral Propellers, Megapulse Green Energy, Aqualuma, Gold Coast City Marina, CE&A Co Pty Ltd, Hella Marine, MedAir and Crew Pacific, Steber International and Dixon Asia Pacific – just to name a few.

BOAT SHOW GUIDE I 25 - 28 MAY, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

TOP DECK VIP LOUNGE Treat yourself to the ultimate Boat Show experience at the SCIBS Top Deck VIP Lounge – a private retreat where you will be wined and dined while enjoying a bird’s eye view of the Show in luxurious comfort. The exclusive Top Deck VIP Lounge offers a complete five-star experience along with a number of VIP benefits for just $149 per day. Tickets available to purchase from sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

The non-stop program of entertainment and events enables visitors to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of the Show from the moment they arrive.

Be sure to visit the Kids’ Zone, where kids can chill, burn some energy and find their own slice of boating-themed fun, before enjoying the live music and assortment of tempting food on offer throughout The Marine Village – there’s something for every palate and preference.

Roving street performers, including musicians, jugglers, stilt walkers and the ever-popular Captain Jack Sparrow, will delight all members of the family while those looking to enhance their boating skills can join in the free nautical workshops across the four days.

The High Tea on the High Seas Cruise returns as part of the Women on Water program.

This is a ladies only event where guests will enjoy 2.5 hours of luxury cruising, bubbles, nibblies and entertainment. Limited places are available, so secure your ticket for just $89 at sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au For those looking to angle for a win, the SCIBS Shimano Live Bream Shootout returns with a winner takes all contest across Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May. Entry is just $50 per person, and contestents must be in teams of two. To find out more or register visit our website today.

For further information, download the SCIBS 2017 Entertainment Schedule at sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

GETTING TO SCIBS Arriving at SCIBS has never been so simple.

Whether coming by land, air or sea, there are ample transport options available to you.

FREE Park & Ride: Opt for free parking and a leisurely shuttle bus ride from Movie World.

Conveniently accessed via Exit 60 on the Pacific Motorway, there’s plenty of space and a fleet of regular shuttles operating to and from SCIBS. On-Site Parking: Limited on-site parking is available, however tickets must be pre-purchased via the boat show website.

Helicopter Transfers: Arrive in style with helicopter transfers available from the Marina Mirage Heliport.

Come by Sea: Whether coming by ferry or in your own boat, be sure to visit our website for the best way to access the show by water.

BUY TICKETS Jump online today to secure your entry into SCIBS 2017, with all tickets purchased online receiving a saving of up to 25 per cent off the gate price.

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Concession 1-Day

$20

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Women on Water Cruise Children (Under 18)

$89

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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 May 2017 - 9am to 5pm daily.

To purchase tickets, book accommodation and for full event details visit sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

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BOAT SHOW GUIDE I 25 - 28 MAY, 2017

Top 10 things to see and do at SCIBS 2017 From stunning world-class launches and displays of the latest and greatest marine and lifestyle innovations, to non-stop entertainment including live music, cooking and fishing shows and fun for the kids, visitors to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will be spoilt for choice, with so much to see and do from May 25 to 28. To assist with planning your big day, SCIBS presents the unofficial guide to the top ten highlights from this year’s showcase.

1: SEE THE WORLD PREMIERES IN BOATS AND MARINE INGENUITY

7: INDULGE IN HIGH TEA ON THE HIGH SEAS The ladies are invited to join the fun of the Women on Water ‘High Tea on the High Sea’s Cruise’.

Enjoy 2.5 hours of spectacular cruising, bubbles, nibblies and live entertainment.

Be among the first to see the latest catamaran, yacht, sport and sail models on water, view the first-time release of the hottest luxury and supercar vehicles to hit the road, and experience first-hand the newest innovations in marine gadgetry and accessories.

4: MEET THE SEA WORLD RESEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM ON BOARD SEA WORLD I

2: CATCH THE SCIBS SHIMANO LIVE BREAM SHOOTOUT WITH PAUL BURT Helmed by fishing guru Paul Burt, the SCIBS Shimano Live Bream Shootout is back on the program.

The winner-takes-all contest takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of the Show, 27-28 May and with more than $3,000 in prizes up for grabs.

Amateur anglers keen to get in on the action can register at sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

Step on board the fully equipped, 18m rescue vessel Sea World 1 as Sea World’s Research and Rescue Foundation shares its message of marine conservation. The team will also have a rescued turtle on board in celebration of World Turtle Day. You’ll find Sea World 1 located on pier E. 5: GET THE KIDS IN A PHOTO WITH CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW, THEN BOUNCE AROUND IN THE KIDS’ ZONE Everyone’s favourite pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, will welcome visitors to Sanctuary Cove between 9am and 1pm each day of the Show before they head to the Kids’ Zone to enjoy a host of free fun activities.

3: MEET OUR EXHIBITORS ON THE MARINA, IN THE PAVILIONS AND AROUND THE STREETS OF THE MARINE VILLAGE From the glitz and glamour on The Marina, to the trailerboats and jetskis in and around The Marine Village and in The Boatyard, you are sure to find the boat you are searching for. If gear and gadgets is on your shopping list, then our Pavilions are the place for you. Here you will find everything from the latest safety devices to marine electronics and more.

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8: FEAST YOUR SENSES AT THE LIVE COOKING SHOWS Aspiring gourmet chefs can learn new tricks of the trade to take their cooking to the next level, with Gold Coast fishing and lifestyle expert Paul Burt hosting live cooking demonstrations at SCIBS. 9: SPOIL YOURSELF AT SCIBS TOP DECK VIP LOUNGE Indulge in a ticket to the Top Deck VIP Lounge where you will enjoy a luxurious and private retreat overlooking the marina. Fully catered by the five-star InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, guests will enjoy a number of VIP benefits while being be wined and dined for just $149.

10: SHOP & DINE IN THE MARINE VILLAGE 6: REV UP YOUR ENGINES AT SUPERCAR STREET Supercar Street will host luxury sports and high performance cars guaranteed to fuel dreams of life in the fast lane. See latest models from Bentley, Maserati, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, McLaren, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The Marine Village is home to award-winning cafés and restaurants catering to all tastes, making it the ideal destination to enjoy a gourmet experience or simply take time out to refuel before re-joining the action at the Show. Filled with bustling boutiques stocking the latest fashions and homewares, the streets of The Marine Village are the place to see and be seen.

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Horizon Motor Yachts Australia. 31 Masthead Way Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212 Phone +61 7 5577 9009 Email sales@hmya.com.au Website hmya.com.au

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BOAT SHOW GUIDE I 25 - 28 MAY, 2017

The Gold Coast International Boat Week The 29th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will coincide with three globally significant boating conventions, attracting influential delegates from more than 30 countries to the Gold Coast.

Leaders of marine industry associations and managers of leading boat shows from around world will converge on the Gold Coast from May 22 to 28, for what is being hailed ‘International Boating Week’.

The Australian Superyacht and Marine Export Conference (ASMEX), May 22 to 24, is expected to involve as many as 300 delegates and includes the 2017 Australian Marine Industry Awards dinner and presentation.

Held at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, ASMEX will lead directly into SCIBS.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LOUNGE Regarded as the place where the ‘marine business does business’, SCIBS 2017 will present the popular International Business Lounge (IBL), where industry movers and shakers can talk business, network or kick back in superb style and comfort.

Partnering with AIMEX, Gold Coast City Council and the Queensland Government, the IBL is a dedicated space for exhibitors, sponsors and guests to network, meet and discuss industry issues, and is forecast to be extremely busy this year thanks to the influx of international guests and VIPs attending SCIBS after the ASMEX conference and ICOMIA/ IFBSO forums.

For further information, contact the Boat Show office on 07 5577 6011.

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Coinciding with ASMEX and SCIBS is the 2017 International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) and International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) Congress – a four-day conference organised by the Boating Industry Association (BIA) that represents the world’s leading boat shows and assists with the development of marine trade exhibitions worldwide.

This exciting confluence of marine events will allow unprecedented networking opportunities for the local industry, while shining a spotlight on Australian manufacturing ingenuity and promoting the Gold Coast as the country’s boating epicentre.

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The New Integrity Motor Yachts 490 Grand Sedan

Integrity Motor Yachts is proud to release the latest 490 Grand Sedan. Inspired by owner feedback, the 2017 Grand Sedan series offers a selection of design enhancements coupled with owners specific requests, to provide the perfect displacement motor yacht. A renewed interior saloon and dual helm chair layout adjoins the customary entertainers galley and rear deck. Below decks the spacious master cabin enjoys a separate shower and ensuite with the forward guest cabin available in a variety of layout options. If its additional performance you need, the upgraded standard engine and streamlined hull design means the 490GS will easily achieve 15 knots. The 490 Grand Sedan, another grand idea from Australia’s leading displacement motor yacht brand. www.integrityboats.com.au

QUEENSLAND Phone 1300 798 735 F Arm Sanctuary Cove Marina

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NEW SOUTH WALES AW MARINE SALES Adam Workman 0419 124 939 adam@awmarinesales.com.au

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA MARTIN BOX MARINE Phone 08 9336 1466 Capo D'Orlando Drive, Fremantle WA 380 FLYBRIDGE

TASMANIA - BOAT SALES TASMANIA Phone 1300 288 007 Murray St. Pier Marina, Hobart (opp. Parliament House)

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BOAT SHOW GUIDE I 25 - 28 MAY, 2017

Supercar Street - the ultimate in luxury motoring The ultimate display of horsepower on land, Supercar Street is set to deliver the most premium motoring brands showcased in a jaw-dropping array of cars never seen together in a showroom.

Presenting the best luxury marques from around the world, Supercar Street promises to deliver a stunning exhibition for SCIBS visitors to enjoy.

MAJOR SPONSOR BENTLEY BRISBANE Unveiling the new Bentley Continental Supersports for the first time to a Queensland audience, the 6.0 litre twin-turbo W12 engine has been heralded as the fastest four-seat luxury vehicle for its type in the world, with a top speed of 336km/h.

Also making its Queensland debut at SCIBS will be the impressive W12-powered Bentley Bentayga Diesel – the first diesel model in Bentley’s history.

The world’s fastest and most powerful luxury diesel SUV, the Bentayga showcases power, refinement and range.

A highlight at SCIBS 2017, the Bentley ‘Extraordinary Tour’ offers guests the opportunity to explore the exquisite craftsmanship, rich racing heritage and the extraordinary people and stories behind the Bentley badge.

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Headlined by Major Sponsor Bentley Brisbane, the spectacular line-up will see the very best from Bentley, Maserati, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Volvo, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Lotus in what is guaranteed to be a high-octane attraction in the heart of The Marine Village.

M44 HT Advanced Italian-made yachts Unparalleled marine technology New to Australia Based in Sanctuary Cove Beauty without compromise Efficient, high performance, quality

Daniel Polgari - Authorised Dealer daniel.polgari@italianyachts.com.au | +61 406 246 277 The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove

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AT THE WHEEL

Pace car Chris Nixon takes to the track in the spine-tingling Lamborghini Aventador S. IT’S EXTRAORDINARY how motoring choices at the top end have changed so dramatically in the past five or so years.

Famous makes that once mightn’t be seen on an ordinary street in a lifetime are all now on a showroom floor near you.

Our taste for luxury goods has taken off faster than Daring Dan Ricciardo in a Formula 1 race, especially when it comes to cars.

Maserati sold 483 new vehicles in Australia last year, Bentley 190, Ferrari 188, Lamborghini 127, Aston Martin 115, McLaren 93 and Rolls-Royce 37.

More than 1,200 units at prices between $300,000 and $800,000 is massive business to share between fewer than 30 retail dealers

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Australia-wide, so it’s no wonder owners and potential owners are treated like royalty.

This explains why I’m at Victoria’s magnificent Phillip Island racing circuit undertaking some white-knuckle reader research in Lamborghini’s latest road monster, the Aventador S. The S is the updated version of the Aventador flagship introduced to the Italian maker’s line-up in 2011. Each one accounts for $788,914 (plus on-roads) of that business mentioned above.

It’s one of the fastest, most exciting and most dramatic-looking cars on the road. But with a top speed of 350 kilometres an hour, ironically you can’t really enjoy it on the road at all; only places like Phillip Island will stretch its legs.

If you’re lucky enough to own a Lamborghini or interested in buying one, you might be invited to the automobili Lamborghini Esperienza, a supervised VIP track day where you will discover why such cars are worth their money.

Helmets are provided, along with instructors to guide you around the course and marker cones to help you aim the car at the correct points.

The only other matter before you fire up the thunderous 12-cylinder engine is to pick a colour.

Bright colours are Lamborghini’s point of difference in the supercar world and here today we have one each in metallic pearl, electric blue, very yellow or very red. Lime green is also available.

That’s nearly $3.2 million dollars worth of cars at your disposal.

I’ve loitered until the yellow one, complete with yellow leather upholstery highlights, is free.

The Aventador S is meticulously styled like a fighter aircraft for aerodynamic efficiency and dramatic effect. Every edge, plane and angle complements the others and the effect extends to the engine starter button beneath a flick-up red cover.

That button is about to catapault you to hyper-pace, but let’s hold a moment and examine what we’re strapped into, like Dr Strangelove riding the rocket.

The new beast from Sant’Agata Bolognese has a 6.5 litre V12 engine that produces 740 horsepower (take it from me, that’s a lot) and will run to 8,500 revs per minute (also take this from me – that’s deafening but enthralling).

It has all-wheel drive and automatic transmission, but with fingertip paddles behind the steering wheel for manual shifting if you prefer.

The performance of the engine, steering, transmission and suspension shock absorbers can be fine-tuned at the touch of a button to suit driving conditions.

There’s Strada mode for pottering, Sport when you want to press on, Corsa for the track and the aptly-named Ego, which stores your personal preferences. >>

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Aerodynamically-refined bodywork helps push huge Pirelli tyres harder into the road, but at the same time cuts wind resistance on the way to that awesome top speed of 350 kmh.

Lastly, the Aventador S now has rear-wheel steering to improve manoeuvrability. This allows a tighter turning circle at low speeds – useful for parking, we’re told; but, honestly, who cares about that in a Lamborghini? – and sharper turning response at high speeds.

Back to the button under the protective cover.

Whirr-whirr-whirr-kaboom. Twelve cylinders shout they’re ready to rumble. Engage first gear, and our convoy of four rolls on to the track and quickly up to a speed the instructor in front thinks we can all match.

It’s not about going flat out, but as fast as you’re comfortable with while having fun.

You don’t need to be Daring Dan – it’s an esperienza, not a race. The laps fly by far too soon.

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Fun? Oh yes! The acceleration pins you to the seat and assaults your ears, enormous brakes throw you against the seat belt and when you exit the left-hand sweeper on to the straight and open the taps, the Lamborghini Aventador S charges toward the bitumen horizon and Bass Strait beyond as if the symbolic raging bull on its badge has been sprung from its pen and is damn angry.

It’s an immense experience. Someone built this thing of striking beauty with skill and passion and it can do this?

The world doesn’t need diamond rings or Rolexes – or Lamborghinis. The Aventador S is ultimately a toy. It will grudgingly take you to the shops or on a school run, but its real purpose is to excite and inspire.

It’s performance art as dramatic as Pavarotti.

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Show time The Bangkok International Motor Show is at the forefront of the automobile industry.

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IF YOU WANT to buy a luxury or sports boat, there’s no better place to shop than at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. It’s not only a productive experience for buyers, but also a spectacular day out for all the family, enjoying the beautiful boats and some entertainment.

So where do you go to buy a car? Some luxury dealers are smart enough to exhibit at the boat show, but surely there’s potential for the car industry to have its own show.

All the mainland capitals had motor shows until the Global Financial Crisis and retreating exhibitors knocked them down like bowling pins.

They haven’t returned, but Australians want to buy more new cars than ever and there’s more choice than ever that can only be examined comprehensively under one roof at the one time.

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Meanwhile, our local car-making industry is all-but washed up and Thai factories supply 25 per cent of our market under a free trade agreement with Australia. And it has a massive motor show, which I have just attended in Bangkok.

Thailand has become the auto-making powerhouse of south-east Asia.

Last year it built two million cars and utes, of which 1.2 million were exported. It even builds BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes.

The national government drives the industry with a substantial incentive program, of which the motor show is the showcase.

The balance of Thai production is soaked up by an increasingly prosperous, middle-class population.

In 12 days, 1.6 million Thais visited the 38th Bangkok International Motor Show at the lavish Impact exhibition centre and bought 36,000 cars on the spot.

Moreover, Bangkok does it in style. It’s a return to old-fashioned razzamatazz, with sparkling automobiles, pretty girls (demurely dressed), song-and-dance car reveals on the half-hour and lots of noise.

The Bangkok event previewed some of the stunners heading our way, including the Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge, Aston Martin DB11, McLaren 720S and Lamborghini Huracán Performante.

The Bangkok International Motor Show is worth adjusting your Thai holiday schedule to see. I’m going back next year.

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New business model The next generation of Gold Coast lawyers are ready to rise to meet the challenge, writes Benjamin Twomey, Partner and Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Ramsden Lawyers.

THE LEGAL PROFESSION is being thoroughly challenged by demand for progressive, agile and dynamic practice from increasingly savvy and sophisticated clients and the way in which law firms practice is being driven in new, innovative directions.

Lawyers are expected to utilise technological advancements to not only make practice of law more efficient, but to increase transparency with their clients.

Gone are the days where lawyers were just considered an inevitable cost of doing business.

Clients expect value to be added to their businesses and want to see their lawyers as a member of their inner circle, rather than an external source of pain, recording the firm’s time in six-minute increments.

Technology is one of many enablers which are being used to meet these expectations.

Simple advancements like ‘going paperless’ and giving clients access to an online portal allows the profession to move past previous archaic forms of practice to arrive at results faster and to take low-value, process-driven activities out of the costing equation.

This increase in efficiency allows lawyers to better utilise their resources to ensure they are proactive in dealing with matters, enabling the lawyers to provide a superior service for the same cost.

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It also ensures legal solutions to a client’s problems are able to be delivered as and when they are needed.

The culture divide between Gold Coast and Brisbane law firms in size and speciality is also diminishing.

The free thinking progressiveness that Gold Coast businesses and law practices are embracing contrasts to the old way of thinking that large city firms are confronted with.

The Gold Coast, being young in every sense, is an innovative and ever developing playground for new business and unrestricted thinking, which is partly as a result of not being constricted to the ‘old boy’ ideology of how business should be done.

Instead the Gold Coast is about finding a more efficient and effective way of doing things, and thus adapting the environment more seamlessly.

In the professional arena, this is ever more important and the focus of many firms on the Gold Coast is to offer a point of difference to their cousins in Brisbane up the road.

Clients these days, particularly in the commercial space, do not want to have a different lawyer for every different type of legal issue that requires attention.

While one law firm might profess to be a ‘specialist’ in a particular area, they do not have the ability to service all of the client’s legal

needs, which, other than being an annoyance when having to deal with numerous different lawyers at once, can mean the appropriate level of expertise is not able to easily be dedicated to the client’s matter.

What clients want is for all of the specialist legal services that they require to be delivered to them under the one roof.

While previously clients had to venture to Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney to obtain this service, it is now present on the Gold Coast and we are seeing the amount of good legal work being lost to the capital cities diminishing by the day.

At Ramsden Lawyers, we offer five specialist team groups including in Corporate, Business, Family Law, Property and Litigation.

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PROPERTY OWNERSHIP – Joint Tenants or Tenants-in-common ONE OF THE IMPORTANT decisions to be made where two or more buyers are purchasing a property is whether to purchase the property as joint tenants or as tenants-in-common.

The difference is important as there may be legal implications depending upon the decision made.

Tenants-in-common Tenants-in-common allows two or more individuals to own a specified share in the property.

For example, two people may hold property in equal shares or in some other specified shares e.g. 70% and 30% totalling 100%.

Tenants-in-common allows property to be held in equal or unequal shares to reflect different financial contributions by the parties towards the purchase price, or any other basis upon which the parties have agreed that the shares held in the property should be in equal or unequal percentages.

The major effect of owning a property as tenants-in-common is if one of the owners dies.

In that event, the deceased’s share does not

automatically go to the surviving co-owner/s but must be dealt with in accordance with the terms of the deceased’s Will.

For example, if one of the owners as tenant-incommon dies then his or her share in the property could pass to a third party. Ownership as tenantsin-common is often popular with buyers who do not want their share in a property to go to a co-owner/s upon their death e.g. friends or business partners.

Joint tenants A joint tenancy allows two or more people to own property jointly, the owners together being regarded as one single owner. Both owners jointly own 100% of the property.

No shares are specified. Joint tenancy is the most common form of ownership between married couples or those in long-term relationships.

The reason for this is that in the event of the death of one of the joint owners, his or her interest in the property automatically passes to the surviving owner/s by survivorship. The deceased’s interest

in the property passes to the surviving owner/s by operation of law and without regard to the terms of the deceased’s Will regarding the distribution of his or her assets following death.

As can be seen, there can be significant differences and implications in the treatment of a person’s interest in property following that person’s death dependent upon whether their ownership in the property is as a joint tenant or as a tenantin-common.

For that reason, legal and financial advice should be sought in regard to the most appropriate form of ownership in the particular circumstances of the parties involved.

Should you have any queries or questions regarding the difference between holding property as joint tenants or tenants-in-common or the effect of the difference, please do not hesitate to contact Rob Buckland at Bell Legal Group.

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‘South Shields’, 2104/1 Ross Street, Benowa, QLD The seamless integration of architecture and lush landscaping give this spectacular estate an open feel that immediately invokes relaxation. Sun splashed, airy and filled with charm, this villa delivers the best of both worlds. Designed to enjoy quiet and privacy, it is also ideally set up for entertaining with dramatic openplan living areas seamlessly flowing to the colourful tropical garden or your very own private pool area.

• North-east aspect, spacious open-plan living areas.

• 4 bedrooms, master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite.

• 2 bathrooms plus powder room, 2 studies.

• Timber floor living room – quality carpeted bedrooms.

• Exotic low-maintenance tropical garden, private pool.

• FIRB Approved for non-Australian residents.

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Exotic Port Douglas An award-winning mansion in one of Australia’s most exclusive tropical locations.

DESIGNED AND BUILT to blend into the side of tightly-held Flagstaff Hill in Port Douglas, ‘Tanamera’ captures panoramic views from the famous Four Mile Beach across to the hinterland of the Daintree Hills.

Its international owners spent four years planning and executing the concept of their dream home which was inspired by years of travel throughout East Africa and Asia.

Of particular significance to the feng shui design is the integral use of water through a series of cascading waterfalls and ponds.

Internal gardens create a harmonious connection to the outside environment while the master retreat with spa pool takes its influence from East African safari lodges.

According to Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Principal Paul Arthur, the 2446m2 property would be ideal as a second residence, corporate retreat or holiday rental.

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“Located in a premier international tourist destination, within easy reach of Cairns Airport, this property is the perfect haven for interstate buyers seeking a five-star escape,” Paul said.

“In addition, it’s very well suited to Australian expatriates or, with FIRB approval, foreign investors.”

Opportunity also awaits a buyer interested in high yield returns and lucrative rental income with the option of leasing the award-winning luxury residence for executive corporate retreats or private ‘celebratory getaways’.

This is a rare opportunity for buyers to acquire one of Port Douglas’ most iconic properties.

For more information please contact Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Michael Vettoretto 0438 705 745

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An Exotic Asian-inspired Residence adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef

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Island Point Road, Port Douglas, QLD This Master Builders award-winning luxury residence is to be offered for Auction, a rare opportunity to acquire an exclusive Asian-inspired home in one of the most sought after holiday destinations. Tanamera is ideal as a retirement, family or luxury holiday home. It could also be considered for investment purposes, leasing for executive corporate retreats or private ‘celebratory getaways’.

• FIRB approval, private hilltop location, with land area 2,446m2.

• Breathtaking two-story formal living room with vaulted cathedral ceiling.

• Tree-house ‘parent retreat’ with ‘sky’ spa pool, study, walk-in wardrobe.

• Guest quarters with 3 king size bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.

• 180 degree glazed cantilevered day lounge with hinterland views.

• Designer kitchen with unique feature Bali marble wall.

• Fully fitted outdoor Asian ‘wet kitchen’ with gas teppanyaki tray.

Michael Vettoretto 0438 705 745 michael.vettoretto@qldsothebysrealty.com

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Eco-friendly A beautiful beach house in an eco-estate.

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY now exists to acquire a beach house like no other – located in a private gated beachfront estate that was created to sustain and preserve the natural environment.

Linnaeus Estate, set on 111 hectares between Byron Bay and Lennox Head, is a trust comprising just 33 shares and covering a period of 150 years, so that generations of families can maintain the vision of ecological sustainability far into the future.

With one and a half kilometres of beachfront on the Byron Bay marine park, and surrounded by national parks, Linnaeus comprises wetlands, littoral rainforests and pristine natural bushland.

Houses and community facilities occupy only one per cent of the land area, displaying innovative organic architecture in harmony with the surrounding landscape.

In addition to their individual dwellings, owners share excellent community facilities which include a meeting area, dining room and bar, a commercial kitchen, outdoor terrace with fireplace, 25 metre infinity-edge pool, a gymnasium, tennis court and a organic vegetable garden – all professionally maintained year-round.

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Linnaeus even has its own water treatment plant and water supply from recycling and springfed dams.

The estate’s natural vegetation and native landscaping are maintained and regenerated under the environmental master plan.

‘Beach House Sixteen’ occupies a commanding beachfront position close to all facilities but remains private behind a screen of greenery.

With internal access from the carport, the twostorey, 320m2 house is a one-off contemporary design featuring three upstairs bedrooms, a designer bathroom, living and dining area flowing out to an al fresco deck, media lounge and an expanded, refurbished kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry.

Equipped with ceiling fans plus ducted and split cycle air conditioning, the structure includes both recycled and renewable timbers.

Linnaeus Estate was conceived and created by architect Phil McMaster and his partner, Steve Duchen, and named after Carl Linnaeus, the 18th century Swedish naturalist.

The aims of this unique community are to preserve nature, promote creative arts and ensure continuing education through the Linnaeus community fund and on-site programs.

This is a very rare opportunity to acquire an idyllic beachfront lifestyle only 15 minutes from Byron Bay and 40 minutes from Gold Coast International Airport.

Some will choose to enjoy Linnaeus as a permanent home, while others will see it as a venue for unforgettable holidays.

This once in a lifetime offer can give you a real stake in the future ... a chance to establish a cherished environmental heritage for future generations of your family.

For more information please contact Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Kim Sharpe 0412 261 266

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• 1.2 hectare property with a 1,956m2 floorplan.

• 132m Brisbane River frontage.

• Six large bedrooms in the main house.

• Separate guest cottage.

• Nine bathrooms.

• Heated horizon swimming pool and spa.

• Quality fixtures and fittings throughout.

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Possum magic Established residence and farm with development potential including Eco-Tourism.

THIS EXCLUSIVE and perfectly positioned Possum Creek property is ideally located minutes from the charming village of Bangalow and the famously beautiful beaches of Byron Bay. The current owners purchased the 31.92 hectare property in 2004 and have considerably improved both the land and the amenities, establishing a commercial tree farm with a range of native and imported tree varieties.

With a creek frontage of about a kilometre and the spring fed dam assuring an abundance of water, they have also undertaken an intensive program with Conservation Australia, rejuvenating the natural rainforest.

The main home has been built at the highest point of the property to capture the spectacular views that surround the house from every side.

According to owner, Lynda O’Grady, she and her husband Terry spent many creative hours obsessing over the design and finishes.

“The brief to master builder John Eggins was to build a glass house with a roof,” Lynda recalls.

Defined by two seamlessly intersecting wings, the home is a sleek and contemporary design, featuring – as requested – expanses of floor-toceiling glass that provide abundant natural light and stunning uninterrupted views.

“We built the east wing to be fully selfcontained,” explains Lynda. “It has a huge threecar garage that could be utilised for a myriad of purposes, including a billiard room and bar.”

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At the centre of the home is the formal entrance, which leads to the north wing or to a large office suite. With an ensuite, expansive windows and space for a number of people to comfortably work, this is a remarkably well fitted-out home office.

Leading into the north wing is ‘the gallery’, an expansive, open space with floor to ceiling glass on either side showcasing a flood-lit ornamental Queensland Bottle tree to one side and an illuminated pond with fountains on the other side.

“We close this room off at the far end to transform the space into a dramatic formal dining room,” explains Lynda. “Or it can be left as an elegant, light-filled thoroughfare.”

The open-space living area of the home has under floor heating to provide year round comfort and with a sleek and discretely hidden kitchen, the overwhelming impression of this space is one of minimalist grandeur, as it is served by a separate and generous sized butler’s pantry.

The lounge room located at the north-west corner of the home also boasts floor to ceiling glass walls that access sweeping views across the manicured lawn and croquet court, through to spectacular sunsets over the Nightcap Ranges and valleys in the distance.

Ideal for the Northern Rivers’ climate and lifestyle, surrounding the home is an array of al fresco living areas, including the main deck with outdoor kitchen and built-in fireplace.

“The variety of sheltered outdoor living spaces provides many options to suit any time of year,” explains Lynda. “Plus there is always somewhere to suit the weather conditions and entertaining requirements.”

In addition to the uniquely beautiful main residence, there is also a separate, income producing two-bedroom cottage with chicken coop and a garden with greenhouse, vegetables and fruit trees.

Exclusive agent, Janis Perkins from Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay, describes this property as an absolute ‘winner’.

“It has it all; location, a beautiful home with spectacular views, a second income-producing cottage and commercial viability as a tree farm.

“The Byron Shire’s hinterland region is famed for its beauty and is increasingly popular with sea-changers from all over Australia,” explains Janis.

“This property is perfectly positioned at exclusive Possum Creek. It ticks so many boxes I expect we will be inundated with interest; it’s truly very special and a testimony to the beauty of the region.”

For more information contact Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay Janis Perkins 0438 841 122

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‘Trees at Bangalow’ … Spectacular Byron Hinterland Estate

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50 Possum Creek Road, Possum Creek via Bangalow, NSW Perfectly positioned, this exclusive hinterland estate is located minutes from the village of Bangalow and the beautiful beaches of Byron Bay. The unique, income-producing property, with its superb, showcase 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom contemporary home, is set high on 80 lush acres (31.92 hectares) of fertile land providing dramatic, panoramic views of Byron Shire’s glorious countryside. There is also an established commercial tree farm.

• Located in sought-after Byron Shire Hinterland.

• 1 kilometre of creek frontage plus abundance of water.

• Separate income-producing 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage.

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• Fully irrigated with large farm shed and loading dock.

• Myriad of commercial and development options (STCA).

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Coastal chic With breathtaking views over the Coral Sea, Villa Hemingway is the epitome of coastal living.

VILLA HEMINGWAY is perfectly situated on Flagstaff Hill, overlooking the turquoise Coral Sea and the northern tip of Port Douglas Peninsula.

The award-winning, three level luxury home incorporates the highest quality fixtures and fittings and exemplifies elegant resort style living.

All floors feature breathtaking sea and mountain views showing vistas of the historic Sugar Wharf and the nearby marina with plenty of yacht traffic, as well as an array of beautiful coastal islands.

The main home includes two spacious master suites with generous private terraces and two additional bedrooms on the pool level.

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There is also a separate self-contained two bedroom apartment adjacent to the outdoor entertaining areas.

The main living area features an elegant open-plan layout incorporating kitchen and lounge with indoor/outdoor dining.

The impressive grounds include lush tropical gardens, a flood lit tennis court and luxurious pool. There is also a cocktail bar and barbecue gazebo for easy entertaining.

Villa Hemingway is an ideal holiday home with excellent letting potential located within easy reach of everything magical that Port Douglas has to offer.

It is the perfect base to explore the exceptional World Heritage areas of the Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef.

Additionally, Cairn’s international airport is only an hour away via one of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes.

For more information contact Unique Estates Nicolette van Wijngaarden 0411 144 877

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Miri Miri – Elevated rainforest paradise

Lume Apartments – Timeless icon, stunning views

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• Architectural showcase.

• Prime corner position in Kangaroo Point.

• Generous indoor/outdoor entertainment zones.

• Magnificent views of Brisbane skyline.

• Sweeping rooftop community terrace.

• Gymnasium and stunning infinity edge pool.

• Walking distance to Brisbane CBD.

• Architect-designed north-facing contemporary home.

• Separate self-contained, contemporary cottage.

• 6-bay carport.

• Sparkling ocean views.

• Open space, rainforest, bush tracks, creeks & waterfalls.

• Environmental features incorporated into the home.

• 20 mins to beaches, 25 mins to airport.

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La Casa Mirasol – An entertainer’s dream beach house

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10 Solander Boulevard, Port Douglas, QLD This magnificent, Mediterranean-style home stretches over two absolute beachfront blocks totalling 1601m2, fronting idyllic Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas. Set back from the white sands and turquoise waters, amongst lush and private gardens, La Casa Mirasol is the definition of an entertainer’s dream beach house.

• Exclusive resort style living.

• Absolute beachfront with private access.

• Stunning 20 metre resort style pool.

• Alfresco entertainment space.

• Relaxed and exotic asethetic.

• An hour drive from Cairns.

• Perfect base to explore world heritage areas.

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On the waterfront This contemporary, architecturally-designed home is located in prestigious Sanctuary Cove.

BUILT JUST 29 MONTHS AGO, this commercially constructed, luxurious waterfront residence has been designed with entertaining in mind.

In a case of modern meets world class, the use of natural limestone, solid timber and alpine granite elements creates a truly ambient feel on show throughout all three levels.

From the moment you step inside the gatehouse, the level of quality within this build will leave a lasting first impression.

Perfectly placed limestone steps lead you through the front entrance where you are greeted with a stunning water feature connecting the home office to the main living space.

Exquisite timber and granite statement pieces cascade throughout the multilevel design. Feature bulkheads can be found in all the main living spaces adding to the spectacular interior.

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Commercial glass, 2.7m ceilings over all levels, multiple voids and Cbus controlled blinds, louvres and sliding doors leading to the tremendous eight car garage are just a few of the many features this home presents.

Offering a lifestyle that will impress the most fastidious of buyers, the architecturally-designed home has five ensuited bedrooms, a spacious media room and gymnasium.

The kitchen with butler’s pantry is centrally located between the outdoor entertaining spaces and multiple indoor living rooms, ensuring everything is within close proximity for your convenience.

A diverse selection of Miele appliances with the most impressive two and a half dishwashers, induction cook top, steam oven, oven, warming drawer, wine fridges and coffee machine along

with sufficient bench space and innovative storage design make entertaining a breeze.

Located in the prestigious Riverside Drive, Sanctuary Cove, just moments from the Main River, the property has a 36m waterfrontage along with a 12m commercial pontoon which can hold a boat measuring in excess of 70ft.

Sanctuary Cove also offers 24/7 waterway security to keep continual watch over your home and vessel.

For more information contact Harcourts Coastal Nikki Dunlop 0487 769 799

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8081 Riverside Drive, Sanctuary Cove, QLD This striking architecturally-designed 1071m2 home is built across three levels. Located just moments from the Main River, the property boasts 36m of water-frontage along with a 12m commercial pontoon. With five spacious bedrooms, media room, study and ample indoor and outdoor living areas, this home is ideal for entertaining.

• 5 ensuited bedrooms with built-in robes.

• Executive office, media room & gymnasium.

• Miele appliances Including 2½ Miele dishwashers.

• Cbus system, automatic blinds & louvres, gas fireplace, ducted air.

• Two instantaneous gas systems.

• 904m2 Block with 36m of waterfrontage.

• Commercial auto glass doors to the impressive 8 car garage.

Nikki Dunlop 0487 769 799 Nikki.dunlop@coastal.com.au

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Sensational Sanctuary Cove This contemporary family home is located in one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious precincts.

POSITIONED on a highly desirable elevated allotment, this stunning home seamlessly blends style and functionality.

The two-story property features four wellseparated bedrooms complemented by four stunning bathrooms all bearing the same flawless design and quality.

Enjoy the splendid views from the main living room set high above the street while taking in the cool sea breezes, or entertain a crowd around the pool and outdoor living spaces.

On offer is a long and extensive list of features you could only expect from a residence of this

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calibre including a huge mezzanine lounge room with built in surround sound, large balcony and spectacular views out to Sovereign Islands.

The enormous master suite boasts a luxurious ensuite with free-standing bath and mosaic tiled dual shower.

There is also a separate large office with external access, perfect for working from home.

Car enthusiasts will love the side access to a second garage with space for an endless number of vehicles and boy’s toys, which comes complete with a work bench and wash basin.

This superb home is less than 300 metres from the private Sanctuary Cove boat ramp and is centrally located to the picturesque Marine Village with its high-end restaurants and boutique shopping. Listed at $1,895,000.

For more information contact Mitchells Real Estate Adam Mitchell 0428 212 102

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Lakeside Luxury

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Tranquillity on the Lake, 4835 The Parkway, Sanctuary Cove, QLD Elegant in design and perfect in construction, this tranquil oasis enjoys captivating views to the golf course. The perfect lakeside outlook can be seen from anywhere within the large open plan living spaces. Slide back the rear glass doors to experience the ultimate indoor/outdoor alfresco lifestyle. The master-suite is a real drawcard for this home as it showcases its own private study, his and hers walk-in robes and a large private balcony retreat.

• Highly desirable Northern aspect.

• Large covered and screened external alfresco dining and lounge areas.

• Manicured gardens.

• Glistening swimming pool overlooking the lake and golf course.

• Walking distance to The Pines club house.

• Offering includes all furniture and golf buggy with an income stream.

• Immaculate lakefront home with spectacular golf course views beyond.

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Beach House @ The Cove, 5274 Marine Drive North, Sanctuary Cove, QLD Continue within our rental pool and get the best of both worlds.

This amazing four bedroom riverside residence can be sold fully furnished with a huge amount of forward bookings. Built over two levels with three living rooms, stunning kitchen, ensuited bedrooms and a huge master suite overlooking the river, Beach House has under gone a restoration showcasing a blend of neutral tones, clean lines and natural light to enhance the resort lifestyle.

• 20m of Main River frontage.

• Fully renovated with an abundance of natural light and space.

• Multiple living rooms.

• Large 10m pontoon.

• Stunning kitchen overlooking pool and waterway.

• 4 large ensuited bedrooms.

• Fully furnished with golf buggy producing a fantastic return.

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Harmonious living Natuzzi Italia’s new ‘Harmony Maker’ design centre offers solutions to suit your lifestyle.

INSPIRED BY PUGLIA in Southern Italy, Natuzzi’s new ‘Harmony Maker’ concept blends design, function, materials and colours to create harmonious living.

In doing so, the brand has put together a superb store experience for discerning Queenslanders, offering a complete Natuzzi Italia lifestyle.

The new flagship store in Newstead promises to be a comprehensive answer to the growing demand for sophisticated Italian-made living solutions.

With 32 room settings expertly arranged over almost 900sqm by the Italian Style Centre in Santeramo in Colle, the collection caters to a wide variety of tastes.

With total living packages, as well as complete dining rooms and bedrooms, Natuzzi Italia offers an incredible, technologically advanced in-store interior decorating service, the Your Design By Natuzzi Pro program and Design studio.

Customers are able to put together their virtual living area, dining room and bedroom with the aid of 3D software which, paired with a plethora of leather, fabric, wood, metal, glass and stone samples, is the most innovative visualisation tool in the industry to date.

You enter your room dimensions, windows, floor covering and existing features or fixtures into the system, and the program provides you with a highly improved ability to visualise the furniture in the context of your home. This is essential when faced with seemingly endless options of configurations, styles, sizes and finishes.

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Once the details about the space are set, the configurator lets you simulate aesthetic/style effects by choosing fittings and coverings for furnishings, sofas and beds.

The current choice of furniture versions, configurations, innovations and coverings is unrivalled, with a wide range of different leather articles in 106 colours and many fabric types in 122 colours.

As a starting point, you can choose your model, then be guided in the direction of a colour palette on a giant interactive digital mood board, and the Design Studio will do the rest for you. Once done, you can enjoy the experience of a personal avatar walking you through your newly furnished space in 3D. Your Design By Natuzzi Pro helps you re-create and visualise your home step by step, in real time, turning your ideas into an authentic virtual reality prior to purchase.

It’s also useful in identifying cluttered spaces and judging the size and positioning of furniture.

Keep in mind the following advice.

Design and size suitability for your space: Choose a style that will provide plentiful seating for your needs, without encroaching on your space. Look for a design that is appealing, but also practical for your living area.

is surprisingly comfortable to sleep on. In fact, the versions and options are extremely broad, with an aim to meet all your needs.

Innovation and technology play a big role in our lives and the living room is no different. A world of choice continues to unravel with Natuzzi Italia’s innovation in Motion sofas, including Soft Touch electric motion mechanisms, integrated built-in speakers, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity within the sofas and armchairs.

Buying from a trusted brand: When you buy from a reputable company, you’re making an investment and buying a product that can be enjoyed by generations. Natuzzi has been manufacturing sofas in Italy for over 58 years and the company is ISO9001 quality certified.

As well as the quality aspect, consumers have become increasingly aware of the environment and of how the products they purchase impact it.

Natuzzi is a Green company, priding itself on the ISO14001 certification for environmentally friendly production processes.

When you purchase from a brand you can trust, you are making a personal purchase with the potential to be enjoyed by generations.

If you want an ideal place to share experiences and

Comfort and features: Once you’ve chosen your model, sit on it for at least 15 minutes, because comfort is paramount and you won’t know unless you really take the time needed to test it out.

In moving with the times, Natuzzi Italia has ensured that you can have all the comfort and aesthetic of a stationary sofa with an integrated sofa bed that

opportunities, celebrating your individual right to be different, original and unique, this is the environment Natuzzi Italia creates.

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COVE LIVING

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Ripple floor lamp made from hand spun aluminium with powder-coated finish in champagne, gold or bronze. RRP $750

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The picturesque ‘Peony’ bed frame. Upholstered in Warwick ‘Nixon’ fabric. RRP Queen $3,699, King $3,999 (accessories not included).

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Synergy Audio

Sonus faber Homage Tradition high-end floor-standing speakers.

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Fossil featuring Trilobites and Ophiurods.

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ENTERTAINMENT

On with the show A gifted and versatile artist, Todd McKenney spends his life transitioning from one incredible project to the next.

WORDS MADISON JILL HEBBARD

IN A CANDID Meet and Greet, Todd McKenney’s love of entertaining and sheer exuberance for life is contagious. He is a genuine person … honest and caring but straight shooting. You will get the truth if you ask for it and sometimes even if you don’t.

His flamboyance transforms to the stage which he has shared with many well-known names including Nancye Hayes who starred beside Todd in Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks.

Performing since the age of three, Todd’s career began in his mother’s Perth dance studio where he trained in jazz, tap, acrobatics and ballroom.

Representing Australia in both Ballroom and Latin Dancing – winning many International titles and well-deserved accolades and awards along the way – this ‘maracca shaking Boy from Oz’ is a well-recognised, accomplished and admired performer, actor and host.

His first professional musical was Andrew Lloyd Webber’s, Song and Dance, in 1983. After that Todd took the stage by storm in multiple shows including Cats, 42nd Street, West Side Story, Pirates of Penzance and Strictly Ballroom to name a few.

He then rose to fame playing Peter Allen in the Australian production of The Boy from Oz, a role he performed 766 times between 1998 and 2000.

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With a beaming grin, Todd admits that he was not always the golden performer loved and adored by many.

“I didn’t always have the stage presence and that one on one with the audience,” he confesses.

“I believe I learnt that from performing as Peter Allen … I discovered people loved Peter’s flamboyance.

“Also, when I met Mark Bramble, an American theatre director of Barnum and 42nd Street fame, he suggested I see Carol Channing on Broadway to experience her electricity with the audience.

“I was spellbound and realised what I had to do to make that connection.”

Todd put that knowledge to good use on the popular television show, Dancing with the Stars.

“We had 170 celebrities go through the show and I had so much fun,” Todd says. “I tried to be the eyes of the people at home. I watched the monitors so I could judge the way they saw it.”

During the show’s 15 seasons Todd developed a strong bond with fellow judge Helen Richey.

“Helen and I were great, She would give me a challenge to try and put a word into my critique, and just before we would go to air she would say, ‘Toddy, at some point tonight you have to say ‘aardvark’.

“I would think ‘how the hell am I going to do that’,” Todd recalls, laughing. “‘You’re like two little aardvarks running around the floor’.

“I once gave Helen ‘unctuousness’. Do you know what it is? It’s like slippery, Then a girl came out and did a Rhumba and she said, ‘You have such an oily, unctuousness’.”

Todd bursts into laughter again.

These days, Todd is still very much in demand and his commitments this year are simply breathtaking.

In addition to the Peter Allen 20th Anniversary Tour, he is currently rehearsing 25 songs for Duets, a dancing and singing stage show with his best friend Georgie Parker.

He is also taking on the role of Captain Hook in Bonnie Lthygoe’s production The Adventures of Peter Pan and TinkerBell in Return to Pantoland at The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

While Todd admits it’s a big challenge, it is also ‘doable’.

“I find I am doing less dancing, because my body doesn’t move like it used to when I was younger,” Todd explains.

“So I am doing more singing and talking. It’s more chatting to the crowd and doing comedy.”

Away from the stage and screen, Todd says family is very important.

His connection with his Mum is a special one. She now resides on the Gold Coast, where Todd visits as often as he can.

Todd is also incredibly proud of his daughter Charlotte, who will be 10 in June, although she has been kept out of the spotlight as he believes she needs to be her own person.

“She is already showing potential as a singer and is a natural on the piano,” Todd says. “But we want Charlotte to be who she wants to be without the pressure of celebrity as she grows up.”

As for partners, Todd has not had one for several years now.

While he confesses he doesn’t want to have to tell someone where he is going and when he will be home, Todd also ponders, ‘do I work too much so I am single or am I single because I work too much?’.

Speaking of work, another of Todd’s endeavours centres around his magnificent property at Pymble on Sydney’s upper north shore.

The glorious heritage home built between 1896 and 1901, is the setting for his elegant High Tea Soirées.

These old fashioned musical days are filled with anecdotes, laughter, music and song with guests sipping on sparkling Italian champagne and enjoying decadent canapés while chatting to some of Australia’s foremost theatrical performers.

Todd also has plans to teach other upcoming artists the gift

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“I have all this knowledge from putting my shows together for so long, and dealing with some of the biggest producers in the world, so now that Dancing with the Stars is in hiatus I thought that’s what I could do,” Todd explains.

“We are going to look for acts that are really great and just need some polish, experience and marketing, and we will work with them, nurture them and place them on a main stage.”

Todd has also launched Centre Stage Tours, a unique theatrical experience to Broadway, Las Vegas, the West End and Paris.

“I hope to have the first tour leaving towards the end of 2018,” Todd says. “We will take people to a show, back stage to meet the stars, and we will include many extras that only insiders know how to get.

“I have to have plans. I can’t keep dancing the way I have at the pace I have,” he admits.

As my interview closes, Todd’s beautiful greyhounds, Joey and Nancye, approach and remind him it’s time to go home and start rehearsing.

On with the show Mr McKenney.

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June

ENTERTAINMENT

1 JUNE The Necks

1 - 15 JUNE Queensland Cabaret Festival

7 - 11 JUNE Cooly Rocks On

The unique sounds of one of Australia’s great cult bands, The Necks, will fill the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for one night only. With no two performances alike, Chris Abrahams (piano), Tony Buck (drums) and Lloyd Swanton (bass) conjure a chemistry together that defies description. Not entirely avant-garde, nor minimalist, nor ambient, nor jazz, the music of The Necks is possibly unique in the world today.

Queensland Cabaret Festival 2017 invites you behind the red velvet curtain to discover the scintillating world of cabaret. Performing across three venues, immerse yourself in the sublime acoustics of QPAC’s Concert Hall, feel the heat with the intimacy of Brisbane Powerhouse, then discover new and exciting local talent at Queensland Multicultural Centre.

Held at the beautiful beachside destinations of iconic Coolangatta and Tweed Heads, Cooly Rocks On is Australia’s favourite celebration of 50s and 60s nostalgia. Beaches, parklands, shops and cafés provide the perfect backdrop for around 1,300 custom and classic cars and hot rods, outdoor music stages, rock’n’roll and rockabilly bands, buskers, Miss Cooly Rocks On and Miss Rockabilly pageants, retro markets and the much-loved Cooly Rocks On Street Parade.

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9 & 10 JUNE Icehouse 40th Anniversary Live

10 JUNE ‘Give me 5 for Kids’ Gala Ball

29 JUNE - 2 JULY Disney on Ice presents Frozen

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the very first live performance of one of Australia’s most iconic bands. Selling over nine million albums, Icehouse laid down the soundtrack for a generation with songs like Hey Little Girl, We Can Get Together and, of course, Great Southern Land. As part of the band’s milestone celebrations, Icehouse will play two massive shows at The Star Gold Coast.

Gold Coast Rotary has again partnered with Give Me 5 for Kids to hold the annual ‘Give me 5 for Kids’ Gala Ball and Charity Auction at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Guests can enjoy a fun filled night including a 3-course dinner, premium beverage package, live entertainment and a live and silent auction raising much needed funds supporting local charity initiatives.

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, Disney On Ice presents Frozen will thrill audiences with the full story of Frozen – featuring the beloved Anna, Elsa and the loveable snowman Olaf as well as never before seen characters, including Grand Pabbie, the Trolls and Marshmallow. This magical event of the year will bring the much loved stars to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre for a limited season.

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July

ENTERTAINMENT

1 - 2 JULY Gold Coast Airport Marathon

2 JULY Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn

12 - 13 JULY Bakersfield Mist

Pitted as Australia’s premier road race, this popular event attracts more than 27,000 participants of all ages and abilities across a number of races including the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, Wheelchair 15km, Southern Cross University 10km Run, Suncorp Bank 5.7km Challenge and Zespri Junior Dash 4km and 2km races.

The world will be watching when Australia’s own Jeff Horn takes on global sporting icon and reigning title holder, Manny Pacquiao, for the chance to become Australia’s first-ever world welterweight champion in the Battle of Brisbane. Thousands of fans will descend on Suncorp Stadium to witness one of the biggest sporting contests of 2017, a genuine once-in-a-lifetime event.

Based on a true story, Bakersfield Mist is a comedy set in the present day. Unemployed bartender Maude (Julie Nhill), has bought a painting for a few bucks from an opp shop.

Now she thinks it’s a Jackson Pollock worth millions. But when world-class art expert, Lionel Percy (John Wood), flies over from New York to authenticate the painting, he really has no idea what he’s about to discover.

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13 - 16 JULY Velothon Sunshine Coast

25 JULY The Marriage of Figaro

The first Velothon Series event in the Southern Hemisphere, don’t miss this epic Union Cycliste Internationale-sanctioned one or three-day Velo challenge. Billed as ‘the ultimate winter cycling escape to the sun’, organisers are transplanting the best elements of the European-style race into the perfect riding climate of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

The Marriage of Figaro follows the adventures of a household over one crazy day. This single performance of Mozart’s brilliant opera will take place at Noosa Leisure Centre as part of the NOOSA alive! program. The full scale touring production will be performed in English accompanied by a Chamber Orchestra and is designed to entertain audiences of all ages.

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28 - 30 JULY Broadbeach Country Music Festival A perfect mix of board shorts and banjos, surf boards and steel guitars, the Festival will see country music’s finest assemble for three days and nights of incredible free entertainment.

Joining iconic U.S. act America on the bill will be Australian stars Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers, Shane Nicholson and more.

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Offering five levels of Membership, Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club has a Membership to suit every lifestyle.

With two championship golf courses and two exceptional clubhouses, Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club offers a unique selection of Membership options, with or without golf, including: -

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Selected Memberships also include access to The Country Club with 45 aerobic classes per week, the latest gymnasium equipment, four air-conditioned training rooms including a cardio room, a weight training room, a secluded yoga studio and group fitness room, five floodlit tennis courts, a 25-metre heated pool, private spa and saunas, treatment rooms, first-class Kidz Club and the new Arnie’s Café and Bar.

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Having played a pivotal role in shaping the face of the City since opening in 1985, the transition to The Star Gold Coast comes as the property redevelopment enters the next phase. Six new food and beverage offerings, 596 refurbished hotel rooms and a luxury poolside experience are among the already completed features, signifying the start of a new era for the Gold Coast’s future star.

The TAG Heuer #DontCrackUnderPressure Challenge is a competition that will present a grand prize award to the winning driver who advances the most number of standings throughout the entire IndyCar series. Sebastien Bourdais was leading the rankings after the Long Beach, CA race.

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HORIZON YACHTS AUSTRALIA First Look – Horizon E56XO Horizon’s first sport yacht model, the new E56XO combines sleek exterior styling and numerous outdoor amenities with luxurious interior accommodations. She is based on the popular E56 model but offers new alfresco entertaining areas, as well as a galley, flexible salon area and three comfortable guest staterooms.

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THE TURN OF WINSTON HAGGLE

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FRI 23 JUN – SAT 1 JUL

THE ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL IN RETURN TO PANTOLAND

MUSICAL + FAMILY

WED 28 JUN

MOVIE REVIEW CLUB

FILM + EVENT

12 – 13 JUL

BAKERSFIELD MIST

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The Barrier

The Adriatic Kitchen

By Shankari Chandran

By Barbara Unkovic

Twenty years ago an Ebola epidemic brought the world to the edge of oblivion. Now Agent Noah Williams is being sent to investigate a rogue scientist who risks releasing another plague. RRP $29.99

Inspired by the Croatian island of Korula and its abundance of fresh, seasonal ingredients, The Adriatic Kitchen is a delightful, rustic cookbook full of gorgeous recipes and evocative memories. RRP $14.99

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Those Pleasant Girls

Marshall’s Law

By Lia Weston

By Ben Sanders

Evie Pleasant, nĂŠe Bouvier, is back in town trailing a reluctant 16-year-old daughter. But the townsfolk have long memories and her renegade ex-boyfriend is now the highly-respected pastor. RRP $29.99

Ex-undercover cop Marshall Grade is back, still trying to escape the remnants of his old life. This gritty, explosive new novel is a white-knuckle ride that will have you ducking for cover. RRP $29.99

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Luxe Vintage

Into the Water

By Tahn Scoon

By Paula Hawkins

With whimsical photography, projects and styles, accompanied by instructional text, Luxe Vintage shows readers how to design inspiring interiors for living more simply and naturally at home. RRP $29.99

Having captivated readers in The Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins delivers an urgent, satisfying read that hinges on the stories we tell about our pasts and their power to destroy the lives we live now. RRP $34.99

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The Rules Book

Two Rainbows

By Eric Twiname & Bryan Willis

By Sophie Masson and Michael McMahon

This pocket-sized rules book covers each part of the race course, from the start line, round the marks and on to the finish line, with clear diagrams to show which boat is in the right or the wrong. RRP $34.99

All the colours of the rainbow are explored against the striking backdrop of two different worlds in this picture book by internationally acclaimed author Sophie Masson and emerging illustrator Michael McMahon. RRP $24.99

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BRAINFOOD

crossword

No. 2517

CRYPTIC ACROSS

CRYPTIC DOWN

QUICK

1 Stamp rented out staff divisions (11) 6 Cultural storehouses that eagerly begin adding sum to sum (7) 7 Gather in large numbers about the textile factory (4) 9 The hill is a terror, no mistake (3) 11 The way to the outer system?

12 Soap left out of valuable stones (5) 13 Along with the article on the first day (3) 15 They run laps around their mates (4) 17 Meet Rex informally at the very edge (7) 18 This is our iciest storm along with other rare things (11)

1 Relating to the population statistics that the right magic hoped to change (11) 2 Got rid of some of the dexamethasone in retrospect (4) 3 Time precedes poem about the time (5) 4 So-called lion-man, perhaps? (7) 5 His slyness, with time, became elegance (11) 8 Treated an ulcer with dangerous type of radiation (7) 9 The drink that Aussie’s eat at night (3) 10 Without which the child is proverbially spoilt (3) 14 The common meeting place where you see your former spouse in the sun’s reflection (5) 16 The gamin was included in the battery, yet removed from it! (4)

ACROSS 1 Governmental branches (11) 6 Establishments for exhibiting historical items (7) 7 Place for grinding grain (4) 9 Hill (3) 11 Path (5) 12 Valuable stones (5) 13 Conjunction (3) 15 Mates (4) 17 Outer limit (7) 18 Novelty items (11) DOWN 1 Relating to the statistics of populations (11) 2 Dismissed ruthlessly (4) 3 Musical time (5) 4 In name only (7) 5 Elegance (11) 8 Atomic type of power (7) 9 Beverage (3) 10 Ancient measure (3) 14 Connection point (5) 16 Mischievous child (4)

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sudoku Hard

No. 784

Easy

No. 785

time for ten 1. In what US city is the TV series Modern Family set?

2. In what year did Wikipedia launch?

3. Ornithophobia is the fear of what creature?

4. The Olmec civilisation was located in what modern-day country?

5. What Formula One team does Lewis Hamilton drive for?

6. What second language does Queen Elizabeth II speak fluently?

7. What was the title of actor Ryan Gosling's 2014 directorial debut?

8. Killer Mike and El-P make up which US rap duo?

9. What Charles Dickens novel features an orphan named Pip? 10. True or false: Calcium is a metal?

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COVER STORY

Stars

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CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul

Communications magnet Mercury will be in Cancer from June 21st to July 5th, so get set to network, negotiate and travel. Your plans can move forward. If obstacles arise at the end of June, take this as your cue to overcome a challenge – you know you can. A goal may be reached early July as the full moon on the 9th will stimulate plans based on realistic expectations.

LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug

PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr

The next two months are made for motivation, progress and getting ahead with your projects.

You’ll find the energy you need to get things done, and will enjoy yourself in the process. A sensitive matter or a vulnerability that arises early June will benefit from careful and optimistic attention. This will lead to a position of greater strength over the next two months.

Determination and optimism are the keys to your progress over the next two months, as you forge a path with those you love in ventures that resonate with you. The full moon on June 9th will spotlight where your goals could be more fulfilling.

If personal fears or vulnerabilities arise, look for a fresh approach to learning and achievement, as this will help you progress.

This is a transformational time for you. The Leo new moon on July 23rd will present new opportunities, but you must be willing to adapt, or you may experience a dilemma. Where there has been drama, intrigue or conflict in your life, you should be able to find resolution over the next two months. Your link with someone trustworthy will help you make solid plans.

This could be a turning point for you. You’ll begin to get your 'mojo' back – if indeed you ever lost it!

The Sagittarian full moon on June 9th will motivate you to step outside your comfort zone and to find ways to get ahead realistically with practical plans, especially where there is uncertainty with domestic or family matters. A link with someone supportive will be a help.

VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sept

CAPRICORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan

TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May

LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct

AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb

GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun

The new moon at the zenith of your chart on June 24th points to a fresh direction – and at the very least the chance to begin again in an important area: career or status. So, if you’ve been considering a fresh start, this is the time to take action. A connection with a person or place from your past may be attractive. The key to your success will lie in domestic considerations.

Jupiter will once again provide you with the chance to increase abundance in your life. A decision or a change of circumstance, either at work or at home in your personal life, will merit careful planning and thought. The full moon on July 9th will shine a light on your most practical options, and how to gain a foothold in a realistic sense in new, exciting circumstances.

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SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov

This is an excellent time to consolidate your circumstances and to check you are on the right track – while keeping up with innovative ideas and new parameters in your life, as these will propel you forward. Early June is ideal for considering new agreements or improving those you already have. The full moon on July 9th will encourage reconciliation of differences.

Consider where you may have over or underestimated your situation, especially financially and in your personal life. The full moon on June 9th will provide insight into the best way ahead careerwise and regarding providing for yourself and those you love. Events towards the end of July will motivate you to take action in dynamic ways if you haven’t already by then.

sudoku Hard

Events early in June will provide direction and a sense of potential, especially concerning a learning curve, study, broadening your horizons or travel. Particular links, professional and personal, will prove to be supportive. The Leo new moon on July 23rd will revitalise your domestic, property and family zone, suggesting exciting plans in these areas.

Venus in your sign suggests you’ll be at peak performance, so take the initiative now because you could make great headway, especially in your love life. Coupled with the new moon in your finance zone on June 24th, this is the time to create stability in your financial and personal lives. If your vulnerabilities emerge, take the time to consider how to become stronger.

Get set to build stability in your life by honing your communication and networking skills. You will become aware of where in your life you may require stronger foundations, and this will be your opportunity to forge ahead with an increased sense of purpose. June is a great month to boost your personal life, as particular relationships will blossom in surprising ways.

time for ten No. 784

Easy

No. 785

1 Los Angeles.

2 2001.

3 Birds.

4 Mexico.

5 Mercedes AMG Petronas.

6 French.

7 Lost River.

8 Run the Jewels.

9 Great Expectations.

10 True.

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Pretty cruisy Shot onboard the Maritimo M51, the cover of this special Boat Show edition perfectly illustrates our ‘perfection on the ocean’ theme.

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