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Contents 16 - 20 Preview 22 Competition 24 - 28 Feature Kylie Minogue interview

30 - 40 Gold Coast 2018 Behind the Games Fun fest Shaping up

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42 - 44 Iconic Brand Brooks Brothers

46 - 52 Looking Good Precious metal On your mark The fun of the fair Beauty spot

54 - 60 See & Be Seen The Nine Network Long red lunch

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Luxury launch Bazaar Sunday brunch

62 - 72 Cuisine Top tables From the sea Meat & greet Cake art Fine fare Chef’s choice

74 Wine Cellar Beguiling wines

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Contents 76 - 80 Well Travelled City staycation Wow factor

82 - 84 At the Wheel Top marques

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86 - 99 On the Water

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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Integrity Motor Yachts Leigh-Smith Yachts JSW Powersports Horizon Motor Yachts Australia

100 - 107 Property Portfolio 108 Cove Living Tone it down

110 - 113 Entertainment 114 Bookshelf

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116 Brainfood 118 Stars 120 Cover story Racing for gold

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With the world’s spotlight focused on the Gold Coast as we prepare to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, this edition proudly celebrates the city and its people.

Editor’s letter WITH THE WORLD’S spotlight focused on the Gold Coast as we prepare to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, this edition proudly celebrates the city and its people.

Of course, the Games themselves are front and centre as we snapshot the history, the venues and the sporting program in the lead up to the Opening Ceremony on 4 April.

We also hear from champion triathlete Ashleigh Gentle, Festival 2018 Co-Creative Director Kate Fell and volunteer Leigh Philpot as they count down the days to what is sure to be an exciting time for them and their families.

If sport is not your forte, music and culture may be.

Festival 2018 is a community arts program that will run during the Games and aims to showcase the very best local, national and international talent from throughout the Commonwealth via a range of interactive installations and events.

Expect to see everything from a giant inflatable maze to illuminated musical sea saws in the main festival hubs of Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, as well as outside many of the Games venues. And best of all, every one of the performances is absolutely free.

Speaking of performances, our feature interview is with Australian superstar, Kylie Minogue.

The popular singer opens up about her latest album (appropriately titled Golden), her new ‘country’ sound and how she plans to celebrate her 50th birthday in London in May. Closer to home, we also have a lot to look forward to in May, with the inaugural Gold Coast Cup, the 30th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and the annual Noosa Food & Wine Festival all on the calendar.

In other news, Chris previews the latest models from Maserati and Ferrari, Zoe enjoys a stay at Brisbane’s Marriott Hotel, Susan researches the 200-year history of Brooks Brothers and Tony taste tests a selection of shiraz/pinot noir blends.

We also visit the Gold Coast’s iconic Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and offer one lucky reader the chance to enjoy a luxury experience at this premier retail and dining precinct.

So get ready to celebrate Gold Coast … it’s our time to shine.

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News and views New & improved Unveiled during the Geneva Days 2018, the new TAG Heuer Connected Modular 41 offers a smaller elegant diameter, new colours and performance improvements.

Combining the latest technologies available in Silicon Valley and the savoir-faire of a genuine Swiss watch, the model’s storage capacity has been increased to 8 GB, and its RAM memory to 1 GB, making it extremely smooth under any usage conditions.

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Levels of luxury

Opulent finishes, combined with impressively sized suites ranging in size from 70 square metres to a stunning 328sqm, create the ultimate world of luxury for guests at The Star Gold Coast’s exquisite new hotel, The Darling.

Officially opened on 22 March ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, the lavish 17-storey hotel is located at the front of the iconic Broadbeach Island property and forms the centrepiece of The Star Gold Coast’s landmark transformation.

It features 57 spacious suites, each level incorporating just seven suites, including a luxurious northern Penthouse Suite and southern Penthouse Deluxe Suite – which offers guests the choice of a dedicated Billiard, Media or Exercise room.

At the top of the hotel, The Darling takes dining and entertainment to new heights with Nineteen at The Star, a world-class rooftop restaurant and bar wrapping around a gravity-defying infinity pool.

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30 MARCH - 22 JULY Cartier The Exhibition

Never before have so many incredible diamonds, emeralds and other precious stones been seen in Australia. To be held at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, Cartier: The Exhibition showcases more than 300 spectacular items, with loans from royal families, celebrities and the astonishing Cartier Collection itself, in exquisite settings such as royal tiaras, necklaces, brooches and earrings.

The exhibition explores Cartier’s glittering international clientele that included royalty, aristocrats, socialites, and stars of the stage, cinema and music. Highlights include Dame Nellie Melba’s diamond stomacher brooch, the Queen’s ‘Halo’ tiara, worn by Kate Middleton at her wedding to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Daisy Fellowes’ Tutti-Frutti Hindu necklace, Barbara Hutton’s imperial jadeite necklace, Princess Grace of Monaco’s 10.48-carat diamond engagement ring, Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s diamond and ruby necklace (a gift from her third husband Mike Todd which also doubles as a tiara) and a selection from the NGA’s exceptional Ballets Russes costumes.

The immersive exhibition will also include a selection of original preparatory drawings, as well as portraits, historic photographs, film, advertising material, jewellery-making tools and equipment to provide insight into the history of Cartier.

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Brisbane is about to gain a sophisticated new hotel and lifestyle address. Opening later this year, The Calile Hotel, in Fortitude Valley’s chic dining and boutique destination, is home to 175 generous guest rooms, including nine suites and two premier suites.

Each room is designed with the guest experience in mind, boasting an individual balcony, Bluetooth sound bar, motorised blackout blinds, 55” flat screen television and complimentary Wi-Fi. Its enviable location on James Street gives you direct access to Brisbane’s best lifestyle precinct while the hotel itself is equally well-appointed, with an array of restaurant and bar options, and leisure facilities designed to help guests embrace the authentic charm of Brisbane’s sub-tropical character.

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Congratulations to Jacky Burkett who is the winner of our December/January competition. Jacky will enjoy a Brisbane Staycation at Rydges South Bank including two night’s accommodation in a King Suite, daily breakfast and dinner for two at Bacchus Restaurant.

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Domayne Bundall invite you to visit their brand new cooking showroom, The Cooking Collective. Located at 29-45 Ashmore Rd, Bundall, the centre showcases the latest in design and technology from a massive collection of world-class brands.

Head in store to see the Gold Coast’s biggest AEG display, marvel at the latest Miele and Bosch pieces and be inspired by the Italian wonders of Smeg, Ilve and Ariston. You can also experience the latest designs of Electrolux and Belling and see the amazing value of Euromaid and Westinghouse. Whether you’re renovating, upgrading or building new, see the experienced team at Domayne Bundall and turn your dreams into reality.

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The 2018 Bruce Lynton Charity Ball marks the 18th Anniversary of the prestigious annual gala. During that time a staggering $1.8 million has been raised to assist with local charities such as Cancer Council Queensland, Guide Dogs Queensland, 4 ASD Kids, Men Of Business, Youngcare and the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation.

The 2018 Bruce Lynton Charity Ball will be held at RACV Royal Pines Resort on Saturday 2 June with tickets from $245 per person while the ever-growing Bruce Lynton Charity Golf Day is scheduled for Friday 1 June with tickets starting at $175 per person.

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Seasonal style New Autumn/Winter Collections now available at David Jones.

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4 - 13 MAY Missy Higgins

Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins will launch her long-awaited fifth studio album Solastalgia with an Australian tour this May. Kicking off in Queensland at Brisbane’s QPAC Concert Hall on Friday 4 May, the tour will go on to visit Toowoomba, Wollongong, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide before wrapping up with a special hometown show at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Sunday 13 May. She will be joined at all shows by special guest Gordi.

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JSW Powersports have come a long way since 1998, when they were first established as a small workshop on the Gold Coast by Director Jeff McNiven.

For five consecutive years JSW have held the coveted title of ‘The World’s Largest Sea-Doo Dealer’ which is no small feat for a Gold Coast based business that now employs a growing team of over 40 locals.

“The growth and success of JSW Powersports is directly related to the passion our team shows towards the industry as well as understanding our customer’s needs,” says Jeff. “We are excited for the future ahead at the world’s flagship Sea-Doo store and wish to thank everyone who has backed us along the way.”

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FEATURE

Golden girl Kylie Minogue is turning 50 in May and she’s going to celebrate in style – with a new album, a full-on world tour and her first party in years.

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IN THIS DEEPLY personal interview, Australian singer/actor Kylie Minogue talks about all things ‘Golden’ – her new album, the production in Nashville, going for a hybrid country-infused pop-sound, and writing therapeutic lyrics about love, loss and age.

You know that we first talked 20 years ago when you were indie-Kylie?

No way. All right, we’re still here doing the same thing. Love it.

Actually, I come across a lot of people, whether it’s journalists, producers, people in TV, floor managers, who say: ‘You know, it’s been 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, 30 years’.

And there’s, of course, a part of you that goes: ‘Oh my God, really? That makes me feel old’.

kind of get a different truth and tell a different story. Perform differently, write different lyrics, sing it differently. Yet, as you say, still sounding like a Kylie album.

It was a great challenge. I was scratching my head for quite a while trying to reach that point, but once we found the kind of hybrid, it all started to make sense to me.

And Golden for the album title? Did you pick that phrase because you´re experiencing a golden age or a golden lifetime?

Well, that would be the secondary reason, which I think is nice, but I just had a phrase in my mind, which was: ‘I’m not young and I’m not old’.

And then I thought, well, just be golden.

And then I took it away from the first person, because I’m asked a lot about being my age in the industry and, while I understand the need or the interest, I kind of get sick of being asked about it.

And it’s true: I’m not young, I’m not a teenager, I’m not the younger generation, but I’m not old.

Or at least I don’t think I’m old.

Everything’s relative, so I turned that into more of a universal theme. You can’t be younger than you are, you can’t make yourself younger. You can’t make yourself older. So just be yourself, shine as best you can at that point in your life, because that’s what it is.

And then further to that I thought: ‘Well, symbolically there’s a lot of great things that are gold. Gold is strong, gold’s malleable, you can change it into different things. The sun shines in … the daylight, the moon shines in the night.

So just try to be golden whereever you are in your life and whether it’s a light part in your life or a dark part in your life. >>

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It’s a long time, yeah. And strangely, as far as the recording goes and the challenge and the stimulation of making an album, that still feels fresh to me. I feel like there’s so much more to learn and to do.

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However, Golden – the new one – is an interesting turn in your career. How did Nashville come about?

When I started working on the album, my A&R guy had said: ‘Okay, you’re going in with xyz and when you’re in there, think about if there’s a little country element’. And I said: ‘Yeah, sure, okay.

But what do you mean?’ He said: ‘I don’t know what I mean. Just put it in the back of your head and try and incorporate something’.

So, it really took a few months to find but I think through that kind of songwriting you can

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Speaking of age, are you’re going to celebrate the big 5-0 in style?

That is the plan. And it’s really out of character for me. I don’t do big parties. I drive my girlfriends crazy. They say: ‘Look your birthday’s coming up, let’s plan something’. And I’m like: ‘Can we just go to the local restaurant?’ I don’t want to commit to a party, but I think this year I’m going to do it. I’m going to do it. I think I’ll have a big party in London.

How did you like Nashville?

I had two weeks in Nashville and I loved every second of being there, I can’t wait to go back.

Before I went, I started asking different writers and producers I was with in the studio: ‘Hey, I think I’m going to Nashville, have you been?’

And without fail, anyone who had been said: ‘You’re going to love it. Let me email you the restaurants to go to, where to get the best coffee, where’s the best vintage store, you’ve got to go to this honky-tonk bar, blah, blah, blah’. It went on and – it was like a surge of love for the city.

And my trip got postponed a couple of times and I was starting to think: ‘Ah, no, I’m so excited to go to Nashville. Am I going to get there?’

So I did get there and it was incredible. But it wasn’t what I had in mind. I kind of thought: ‘Oh, it might be a bit like the main street, you know, what I’ve seen of New Orleans, which is all those kind of low rise wooden buildings and a bit kind of … a little bit dilapidated, but full of spirit.

And Nashville city was nothing like that at all. It was really very modern, cosmopolitan, but the sense of it being a musical city is really unavoidable.

So did you mingle while you were in town?

I did mingle. I went to the Bluebird Cafe and The Listening Room, both of which were incredible.

Just being a member of the audience, you’ve got all different ages at these venues who were there to listen to songwriters talk about the song that they’d written. They may be the singer, they may have written the song and an artist has sung it, but they’re kind of the altar of the song. Like the church of the song.

Could you imagine performing there yourself?

It would be cool. When I went to those places (and I’m like this a lot when I’m in an audience) a part of me feels a bit strange, there’s something inside me going: ‘You need to get on the stage.

No, simmer down Minogue shut up. Just sit in the audience’.

But, I couldn’t help think: ‘Wow, I wonder if I’ll come back and do something like that myself, and talk about being in Nashville or a little bit about where the song came from’. >>

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Why isn’t Dolly Parton on the album?

It’s a very good question. I think we needed to balance the country to pop ratio. We’ve worked really hard to try to get that right. And perhaps if Dolly was there in the initial stage, it might have been too much.

If I ever got to perform with Dolly Parton, I’d probably need a stiff drink. I would be so nervous.

I’d be really trying hard to keep it together.

Isn´t there always the question: ‘What would Dolly do?’

I bought a t-shirt in Nashville that says: ‘What would Dolly do?’ I remember I was talking to my brother in Australia and I sent him a picture. And he said to me: ‘Well, what would Dolly do? Why don’t you ask her?’ I said: ‘Don’t be crazy, I don’t have access. I can’t just call Dolly Parton up’. But he was right. Maybe that should be my mantra from now on: ‘What would Dolly do?’

Will you tour this album? Will you bring Nashville to the stage?

A little bit, we will. I haven’t totally figured it out yet, but it’s the same with every album: You have to think, how do we incorporate this into the existing songs?

With this one, I’ve got some ideas whirling around in my head and I’m really, really looking forward to discovering what happens to these songs when I get with my band … you know, having the mix of electronic sounds and the banjo. Having five part harmonies – I haven’t had that experience.

I’ve only recorded these songs and sung these songs in the studio, so that’s the next step for me, to discover how they feel and how they sound live.

When it comes to love things never really change, do they?

The first flush of love, of course, that’s the best. It’s incredible. But then there’s the different levels of knowing and understanding and of a deeper love.

I know people often like to paint me as a bit of a failure in that department, but maybe it’s just not my destiny, yet anyway, to have had ‘the one’.

And, you know, there’s part of me that thinks: ‘Maybe they’re out there’. And then another part of me that thinks: ‘Maybe they’re not. Maybe that’s just not for everyone’.

There’s a point where you think: ‘Pfff …

Can I go through this again?’ I probably will. No doubt I will. And it may be a different set of highs and lows and dramas and whatever, but that’s a part of life.

Is it that you can’t have it all: fame, fortune, and beauty?

I honestly don’t know. I mean, if you had it all, what would drive you? How would you relate to people if you had it all? I think you would be kind of living in the clouds or something … you know, sadness is somehow a part of joy. If you don’t know both … Wait, I’m going way too deep.

I’m just …

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But honestly, would you trade your career for family and kids if you had the chance to?

There’s been moments where I’ve thought: ‘I’m going around in circles. I’m not meant to do what those happy looking people are doing’.

But you don’t know what’s behind closed doors. You don’t know what the real story is.

We all put on a bit of a face, but it’s a good question: Would I trade it all in?

I honestly don’t know. What I do is so much a part of my being and how I relate to being in the world, I can’t imagine not doing it.

But I do know life without having a partner, and it’s okay.

There’s pros and cons to being in or out of a relationship, but I can’t imagine not having this, you know, to be able to sing and be creative in different ways.

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The album also seems really personal. How therapeutic is Golden for you?

Well, the first phase of writing the album was more where I was just getting stuff out of my system and it turned out the songs were not that great. I think I was so focused on just getting the words out that I didn’t have enough distance to make it a good song.

I think that was good in retrospect, to just ‘blah blah blah blah’, get it out of my system, rebuild myself, regain my sense of self and feel kind of strong again, but still feeling very much in touch with those emotions.

I can only speak for myself, but I think it’s a universal subject – Why do we do the things we do? Why do we change in a relationship? What are we searching for? Why do we think it was right when it was wrong or why did we not see it when it was so right? The same old questions.

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Behind the Games The Gold Coast gets set to celebrate the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

GC2018 The Gold Coast is set to shine on the world’s stage when it hosts the 21st Commonwealth Games (GC2018) from 4 - 15 April, 2018.

This will be the fifth time Australia has staged the Commonwealth Games following Sydney (1938), Perth (1962), Brisbane (1982) and Melbourne (2006).

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

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HISTORY From Asia to Africa and beyond, The Commonwealth is a collective of diverse nations that makes up to 30 per cent of the world’s population. The Commonwealth Games have been conducted by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to WWII) since the first British Empire Games were held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930.

Since then, the Games have grown from an event featuring 11 countries and 400 athletes to a modern sporting spectacular that includes 70 nations and territories and over 6,600 athletes and team officials.

But the Commonwealth Games are more than just about competition.

They reflect the CGF’s core values of humanity, equality and destiny and bring together members of the Commonwealth of nations to compete on a level playing field in a spirit of friendship and fair play often referred to as the ‘friendly games’.

There have been many magical moments witnessed at the Commonwealth Games over the years, including the famous ‘Miracle Mile’ at the 1954 Games when England’s Roger Bannister and Australian John Landy created history by both breaking the four-minute mile in a race.

There are a total of 53 members of the Commonwealth of Nations, including a number of British overseas territories, Crown dependencies and island states who compete under their own flag. England, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Jersey, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all send separate teams to compete in the Games.

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MERCHANDISE Headlined by the cute and cuddly Borobi plush soft toys, the GC2018 merchandise range includes t-shirts, polos, hoodies, caps, commemorative pins, keyrings and outback leather hats.

The range is available on line as well as a number of retail outlets including the three official Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) Stores in Victoria Park Broadbeach, the Gold Coast Airport and Surfers Paradise.

Fans will also be able to purchase GC2018 merchandise from the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, with a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the Borobi plush soft toys to be donated to the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation as part of an agreement to support koala rescue and conservation.

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MEDALS Approximately 1,500 medals will be created for the Gold Coast 2018 Games.

The gold, silver and bronze medals were designed by Queensland-based Indigenous artist Delvene CockatooCollins and have been brought to life by the Royal Australian Mint, the official supporter and producer of the GC2018 medals.

With a diameter of 63mm, each medal will be minted in the Royal Australian Mint’s largest coin press and inspected individually by hand to ensure the finest quality medals are presented to all Commonwealth Games winners and placegetters.

SPORTS Boasting the largest medal event program and the most number of sessions in Commonwealth Games history, 18 sports and 7 para-sports will be contested at GC2018.

While the action focuses on the Gold Coast, events will also be hosted in Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville.

For the first time in the history of a major multi-sport Games, there will be an equal number of medal events for men and women across all sports.

GC2018 will also set a new Commonwealth Games record by hosting up to 300 para-athletes and 38 medal events across seven sports - Athletics, Swimming, Lawn Bowls, Para Powerlifting, Track Cycling, Table Tennis and Para Triathlon. >>

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A SMARTER PERSPECTIVE

GAMES VILLAGE MAYORS Mark Stockwell and Sara Carrigan OAM, have been named as Co-Mayors of the GC2018 Village.

The Olympians and Commonwealth Games medallists will play a pivotal role in welcoming teams from 70 nations and territories of the Commonwealth to their new home.

The two Co-Mayor’s will also work with GOLDOC to ensure the overall smooth running of the Village during Games-time, so athletes need only focus on their performance.

The Village will come to life on 25 March with 6,600 athletes and team officials converging on the Parklands site.

Mark and Sara will meet and greet dignitaries and officials and play the role of confidante, supporter and motivator for all residents.

“I am excited to be a part of the finale of this very long journey and can’t wait to see the Village come to life as a home away from home for the athletes and team officials,” Mark said.

“This Village exudes vibrancy and energy – it is spectacular, and I can’t wait to welcome everyone and help them to enjoy an experience of a lifetime at GC2018,” added Sara.

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AUSTRALIAN TEAM UNIFORM Diadora – which produced the Australia Team uniform for Glasgow 2014 – will once again provide the competition wear for Australia’s 470 strong team of athletes across 18 sports, while iconic Australian brand R.M. Williams has created the uniforms to be featured in the opening and closing ceremonies.

The Diadora competition range features Commonwealth Games Australia’s fresh new brand elements including the gradient of colour from green to gold.

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Commonwealth Games Australia CEO Craig Phillips said he was proud of the uniforms created for the Australian Team.

“CGA is pleased to have partnered with Diadora and R.M. Williams who have both done a wonderful job to produce uniforms that are distinctly Australian.

“We really feel that we have a created a uniform that befits the honour of representing Australia on the world stage, but has a casual, contemporary twist that is at home on the Gold Coast.

“Perhaps most special about the R.M. uniform is the Indigenous artwork detail throughout – featured in the blazer lining, the pocket squares, ties and scarves and also the polo shirt.

“The artwork used throughout the uniform represents ‘Unity’ which is a powerful message for our team,” he said.

The artwork is part of series of works created for the GOLDOC Reconciliation Action Plan by Brisbane based Larrakia woman Jenna Lee, senior designer and artist at Gilimbaa.

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Fun fest Running alongside the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Festival 2018 promises locals and visitors an unparalleled cultural experience.

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KATE FELL IS EXCITED … as Co-Creative Director for Festival 2018 she has not only curated an enticing program of events, she also gets to showcase it in her own backyard.

“What we are trying to do is make the city feel really alive and vibrant, not only for visitors who are coming to the Games, but also for locals and people who just want to soak up the atmosphere.

“The Commonwealth Games movement across the world has really embraced the sense that it’s more than just sport, it’s sport and culture,” she says. “The competition itself brings all these cultures together and we’ve tried to replicate that with Festival 2018.”

So what can audiences expect?

“It’s a free 12-day community arts festival celebrating the fact the Gold Coast has the Commonwealth Games,” Kate explains.

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“Our aim is to expose audiences to things they wouldn’t normally see including live concerts, musical collaborations, artistic installations, interactive events … the program is incredible … and it will offer something for people of all ages from babies to adults.”

With over 1,000 performers from 50 different countries represented, Kate admits it has been a huge task bringing all the elements together.

“It’s about balance, that’s been the overarching thing for us.

“Firstly, the balance between local, national and international artists.

“We are really proud that about 50 per cent of the artists involved in the program are local.

“The City of Gold Coast has made a significant investment in arts and culture and you can see that paying off. A lot of professional development workshops and master classes have been built

into the process, and many of the projects involve community members which will leave a real legacy for the city.

“But we wanted to ensure that audiences got to see an international program across different art forms as well.

“So again it was about balance. Finding things that make you think and feel but are really entertaining and interactive. And sourcing works that are by very high quality artists that everyone can enjoy.”

While Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise are the key festival hubs there will be events stretching across the Coast including the sporting venues in order to entertain the crowds as they are coming and going.

Festival 2018 will also run alongside the already established Bleach* Festival, ensuring that visitors and locals will have access to a diverse and inclusive program including music, theatre, circus, dance, visual arts and film. >>

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Arboria 5 - 15 April - Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach E xplore an enormous inflatable maze with glowing tunnels and a 10 metre high dome. You’ll be amazed by the beauty of light and colour when you enter the luminarium – a monumental, walk-in sculpture that has enchanted millions of people across the globe.

Sparkle in the Sand 9 April - Main Stage, Surfers Paradise Hosted by International Drag Sensation Courtney Act this special evening of song, dance, laughter and delight, with performers, athletes and speakers from across the Commonwealth, will be the biggest celebration of LGBTQI pride this side of the rainbow.

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“I think the main message is that it is a festival for everyone and I really feel strongly that people will find something in the program they love,” Kate says.

“The other thing is that it really showcases the Gold Coast’s outdoor lifestyle and culture, and embraces what Bleach* has done by putting on works in parks, on beaches and on the waterways.

“We’ve commissioned over 30 new works especially for the festival. A lot of them involve Gold Coast artists while some are local and international collaborations.”

With such a wide selection of performances to choose from, it begs the question … does Kate have a favourite?

“I think I am most looking forward to an event called Young African Commonwealth.

“It will be hosted by Nelson Mandela’s grandson and he and his team have curated a four-hour concert with fresh, young musicians representing the diversity and contemporary side of Africa.

“They are not the image you would have of African music, they are very cool.

“It would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday this year so it’s really about celebrating his legacy … it’s going to be a very special night.”

Of course this is just one highlight in a program full of world-class entertainment and Kate is urging Gold Coasters to get behind both the Games and the Festival.

“If they do leave the city people will realise that they have missed something special,” Kate says.

“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for the Gold Coast to host the Games, there’s a big festival on, and I think it’s one of those things that you just have to embrace.”

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Shaping up Like most major sporting events, the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will rely heavily on the support of volunteers.

WORDS LEIGH PHILPOT

FIRST THINGS FIRST. I am an absolute sports tragic.

AFL, due to my upbringing in Victoria, is my passion, but if there is any sport on television or happening locally, I’ll be watching … although since becoming a father to two boys, the volume of participation and viewing has definitely reduced.

What become patently obvious early days while kicking the footy around was that a general lack of ability, despite my best efforts, would be a major hurdle to ever having a career as an AFL player.

Upon this realisation, I started to ponder.

What is the best way to stay involved with sport, be close to the action and feel part of it?

With a fairly good grasp of the English language, I turned my hand to writing.

I started covering local AFL matches before heading to Melbourne to test myself in the heartland of football.

Buoyed by my experiences, I decided journalism was the path for me and went off to university to pursue a degree and build towards my goal of working in the AFL media for a living.

This would be no small journey though, and with three to four years ahead of me (juggling work along the way), I was looking for something to satisfy my sporting hunger.

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This is what led me to the world of volunteering.

My first involvement was the Gold Coast Indy.

A role in corporate hospitality was an awesome way to be trackside and soak up the atmosphere of the event, and network with people with whom you would not normally be around.

Being only a four-day event, it was over in the blink of an eye, but I loved every minute of it.

I did this for three years before work commitments unfortunately prevented me from returning for a fourth year.

The next opportunity to present itself was the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

After making the necessary arrangements to take some time off work, I headed back to my homeland where I was fortunate enough to be an On Venue Results Runner at Rod Laver Arena, where the gymnastics were being held.

Despite my earlier confession, I must admit that gymnastics was definitely not an area of expertise.

I was taken by the skill and grace of the sport and it was definitely a learning experience.

Another highlight was being at the MCG when the 100-metre final was run. Although not as glamorous as the Olympics, that roar for the ten seconds of the event is something that lives with me to this day.

I was sure nothing could top that.

Until the 22nd March 2018, when I pull on the blue uniform, along with the other 15,000 volunteers, or Games Shapers as we have been termed, and help make the 2018 Commonwealth Games the most memorable yet.

As a local resident, to have the opportunity to be a part of the Gold Coast Games was something that immediately resonated with me.

I could not get my application in quick enough.

I didn’t care where or what role it was, I just had to be there.

I have been fortunate enough to be chosen to be part of the Village Operations team at the Athletes Village.

My role will entail many duties, including welcoming and farewelling the athletes on their arrival and departure, assisting with village tours and handling any inquiries.

Throughout the orientation, uniform and accreditation and interview sessions, I have met so many different people from all sorts of professions, volunteering for their own reasons.

The one thing that shines brightest is everyone’s passion and pride for the Gold Coast, and how much it means to them to be part of an event that is being held in their own backyard.

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Tri time Ashleigh Gentle: a home-grown athlete performing on home turf.

WORDS MARJ OSBORNE

IN THE LEAD up to the Commonwealth Games, local triathlete Ashleigh Gentle is relishing the chance to compete in front of her family and friends.

Born in South Brisbane, Ashleigh has spent most of her life on the Gold Coast.

She attended St Vincent’s Primary School and All Saints Anglican School before entering Griffith University in 2009, where she is studying for a Bachelor of Public Health degree in nutrition.

Ashleigh took up triathlon in 2004, taking out silver in the Junior World Championships in Hamburg in 2007 and Vancouver in 2008 before winning in Budapest in 2010.

Since she began competing in the ITU World Triathlon Series events in 2011, Ashleigh has placed in the top ten in all of them, progressing to silver in Yokohama in 2015 and 2016 and in Abu Dhabi in 2016.

By May 2016, she was ranked third in the world, representing Australia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Recently she won the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Montréal and was placed second at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Hamburg.

We spoke to Ashleigh about the life of an athlete, how she trains, what she eats, and what it means to her to compete on home turf.

What’s a typical day like for you?

In full training, I train three times a day, sometimes four, with Sunday just being one run in the morning. A typical day would be a run in the morning, around 6-8km, then swimming at 10.30am, and perhaps gym. In the afternoon we could have a hard ride or a run session.

Is success as a triathlete all about being physically fit?

We train and race over Olympic distance or sprint distance (two or one-hour events), so

we most certainly have to be in top physical condition, but it is not the only factor. We have to fuel ourselves adequately … and our mental and physiological wellbeing all contribute to success.

What food do you eat leading up to an event?

I am fairly consistent with what I eat throughout the whole year. The World Series circuit season goes from around March to September, so fuelling myself with carbohydrate and protein rich foods each day to sustain myself through that long period is important. I would say I have a healthy balanced diet, and treats are certainly included in moderation too.

You gained 2nd place at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon on the Gold Coast. Does performing on home territory make a difference?

It was the best start to the season for me, I qualified for the Commonwealth Games in that race and it was extra special doing it in front of a home crowd, knowing I would have a home crowd at the Commonwealth Games too. The extra cheers do lift you and having friends and family watching is amazing.

What have your goals been this year leading up to the Commonwealth Games?

I wanted to make sure I started the year healthy and injury free. I had a good break after the 2017 season and built into the training, so I can be consistent and do the work required to perform at the Commonwealth Games.

What is the pinnacle of success for you, the crowning achievement in your career?

I have been racing WTS since the end of 2011 and had five second places before getting the win in Montreal. It felt like the accumulation of a lot of hard work over many years, so it’s definitely the highlight of my career so far.

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Sartorial style With a history dating back 200 years, Brooks Brothers continues to set the benchmark for quality tailoring.

WORDS SUSAN LANG-LEMCKERT

THE SAGE ADVICE: ‘It’s never too late to start something new,’ could have originally come from the lips of Henry Sands Brooks, who established his clothing business at the grand old age of 45, when the average life expectancy of the time was only 36.

His vision was ‘to make and deal only in merchandise of the finest body, to sell it at a fair profit, and to deal with people who seek and appreciate such merchandise’.

Today, the company that began commercial life in 1818 as H & D H Brooks & Co is the United States’ longest-established clothier.

Henry’s four sons – Daniel, John, Elisha and Edward – inherited the business in 1833 and, in 1850, the company was renamed ‘Brooks Brothers’, the name it has worn for most of its 200 years.

It was also in 1850 that the company adopted its distinctive trademark depicting a sheep suspended by a ribbon, which was based on the insignia of the Knights of the Golden Fleece, an order of chivalry founded in 1430 by Philip the Good, the Duke of Burgundy.

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Today the symbol is synonymous not only with Brooks Brothers, but also with the chic excellence it has long been famous for.

The company’s impressive history is inextricably linked to that of the United States itself, with Brooks Brothers appearing at many of the significant points in time for the nation.

These include outfitting New York state troops and Union officers during the Civil War, attiring the New York National Guard and the New York Volunteers, and counting 40 of the 45 American presidents as devotees.

Indeed, Brooks Brothers crafted a speciallytailored coat for President Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration, and President Theodore Roosevelt’s love of Brooks Brothers’ designs ran so deep that he placed a special order with the company for his dress uniform for the SpanishAmerican War. More recently, Brooks Brothers clothing has been showcased in popular culture through television shows such as Mad Men, and the

company made Archie Bunker’s ‘white’ shirts – which were actually recut tan oxford shirts – for the classic American sitcom All in the Family.

Its longstanding prominence in American life has also seen Brooks Brothers referenced numerous times in literature, from the classic novel Catch-22 and Mary McCarthy’s short story The Man in the Brooks Brothers Shirt to, perhaps most famously, F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel This Side of Paradise.

In the light of the latter it seems apt that Brooks Brothers also provided all of the men’s costumes for the 2013 big-screen remake of The Great Gatsby – something that would have delighted Fitzgerald no end.

With Hollywood costume designers also calling frequently, it’s not surprising the Brooks Brothers cinematic appearance list is impressive, with significant wearers on the silver screen including Ben Affleck in Pearl Harbor, Gene Hackman in The Royal Tenenbaums and the oh-so-suave George Clooney in Up in the Air, to name only three. >>

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• The company’s first store (established in 1818) was located on the corner of Cherry and Catherine Streets in Manhattan, New York.

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• Brooks Brothers provided clothes for the Mad Men television series, and collaborated with the show’s costume designer to create a limited-run ‘Mad Men Edition’ suit.

• President Barack Obama wore a Brooks Brothers coat, scarf, and gloves for his 2009 inauguration.

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Renowned for inventiveness as much as for quality and style, Brooks Brothers introduced numerous fashion innovations over the years, including the ready-to-wear suit; the button-down polo shirt; the Ivy League sack suit, the polo coat; cotton suits for summer, and the wash-and-wear shirt.

Another common theme throughout the company’s distinguished history is a strong sense of social responsibility, exemplified by Brooks Brothers’ support for the American Red Cross throughout the Second World War and continued to today with the establishment of the Golden Fleece Foundation in 2007.

A non-profit organisation dedicated to giving back to communities and practising one of the company’s core values – relationships – the Golden Fleece Foundation’s principal relationship is with the MakeA-Wish Foundation, granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

As Claudio Del Vecchio, Brooks Brothers’ Chairman and CEO, puts it: ‘At Brooks Brothers our legacy of serving the community dates back to our founding nearly 200 years ago. We view this commitment to social purpose not only as our responsibility but also as our privilege’.

The once-small company that always stood apart due to its gift for not only catering for, but also anticipating, the needs of its clientele now enjoys extensive global reach through its wide network of stores.

These now number well over 200 in the United States and more than 70 internationally, including in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, France, Italy, the UAE, Greece, China and Peru.

As Brooks Brothers celebrates its bicentenary there is much for the company to reflect on, to be proud of, and to look forward to.

An enterprise that has always both filled and shaped its niche market equally, its continuing evolution will be one to watch, because – as Brooks Brothers has shown over and over again throughout its history – it’s never too late to start something new.

BROOKS BROTHERS TIMELINE 818 - Henry Sands Brooks establishes 1 H & D H Brooks & Co on the corner of Cherry and Catherine Streets, Manhattan.

1833 - Henry’s retailer sons join the company.

Eldest son Henry Jr takes over on his father’s passing later in the year.

1849 - Ready-made suit introduced.

1850 - Henry Jr’s younger brothers Daniel, John, Elisha and Edward take leadership of the company, changing its name to Brooks Brothers.

1896 - Button-down polo shirt introduced.

1903 - Brooks Brothers introduce ‘roadmen’ – sales representatives who travelled the country to service and grow their customer base.

1909 - A seasonal branch is opened in Newport, Rhode Island, to service ‘summering elite who can’t make the trip to New York’.

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915 - Brooks Brothers relocate their store to 1 346 Madison Avenue, which remains their flagship store today.

1927 - The American ambassador to France presents Charles Lindbergh with a Brooks Brothers suit when he lands following his trans-Atlantic flight.

1941 - Brooks Brothers proudly supports the American Red Cross during the Second World War. 1946 - Brooks Brothers is sold, ending the family’s ownership and leadership of the company.

1949 - The Brooks Brothers pink shirt for women is introduced.

1953 - Senator John F Kennedy wears a Brooks Brothers suit for his wedding, and gives Brooks Brothers umbrellas to his groomsmen.

963 - The BrooksEase Suit – ‘the perfect travel 1 suit’ – is introduced.

1979 - Brooks Brothers’ first international store opens in Aoyama, Tokyo.

1998 - The Brooksease, the first 100% cotton non-iron shirt, is introduced.

2003 - Brooks Brothers exclusively offers SaxXon, a luxurious wool with the highest curvature of any wool, providing excellent crease recovery.

2014 - Brooks Brothers launches in Australia and Zac Posen is appointed as Creative Director of Women’s wear.

2018 - Brooks Brothers celebrates 200th Anniversary event in partnership with Pitti Immagine Uomo.

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Open daily, Valet Parking is conveniently located on Level 1 of the Purple Car Park, with direct access up the ramp off Hooker Boulevard.

From Friday to Sunday, an Express valet service is provided. Simply drop your car outside the Visitor Lounge at the main entrance on Hooker Boulevard and the friendly team will take care of the rest.

PACIFIC FAIR TAXI Pacific Fair has launched its custom-built electric taxi. The service is free for all customers to use. There are no set stops, simply hail the taxi and jump on board, getting a ride to your destination. The route commences from JB Hi-Fi at 11am daily and travels anti-clockwise around the ground floor.

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PERSONAL STYLING Providing expert fashion advice that isn’t tied to any one fashion brand, the Pacific Fair stylists offer honest advice on how to dress, and look and feel your best.

Whether the customer is short on time, unsure of where to shop, in need of a look for a special occasion or wanting a complete wardrobe overhaul, the stylists know what’s available and can curate looks that are unique and tailored just for them.

Clients can mix and match from any Pacific Fair store, and also enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee.

For more information visit pacificfair.com.au

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OPI Infinite Shine is offered in a range of new season shades.

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Versace Eros Pour Femme Eau de Toilette is a sensual and addictive fresh fragrance.

Available at David Jones, Myer and selected salons nationally.

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Beauty spot Herbs + Heart 3-in-1 Face Mud cleanses, exfoliates and hydrates the skin in less than three minutes.

Alpha-H’s award-winning resurfacing treatment Liquid Gold is clinically proven to decrease wrinkle depth, improve skin texture and increase hydration after just one application.

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Inspired by make-up artists, Max Factor False Lash Epic Mascara is a breakthrough innovation featuring the new False Lash Epic Brush.

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Kylie’s Professional Mineral Goddess Pressed Eyeshadow Palette comes in an eco-style refillable palette with nine versatile shades.

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The luxurious fragrance of the new Stoneglow ‘Thanks a Bunch’ candle is spicy and floral with hints of rich peony blooms and pretty pink rose petals.

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SEE & BE SEEN

Robin Bailey & Shaun Pickwell Peter Stefanovic & Allison Langdon Clare Van Dorssen, Michael Baulk & Kellyn Morris

Samantha Heathwood & Jonathan Uptin

Brooke Falvey & Nadia Cavallaro

Kylie Blucher, Andrew Lofthouse & Melissa Downes

Carlene & Michael Duffy

Jessica Millward & Aislin Kriukelis

Stav Davidson & Abby Coleman

THE NINE NETWORK

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Dr. Trisha Stratford & Ashley Irvin

Where: The Rooftop on Grey, Brisbane When: 1 February What: The Rooftop on Grey, Flight Centre Headquarters, was the place to be as network executives and personalities mingled with the media and advertisers for the 2018 Channel Nine Queensland Program Launch. Those attending the star-studded event included Managing Director of Nine Queensland and NBN Kylie Blucher, and new Weekend Today hosts Peter Stefanovic and Allison Langdon.

SEE & BE SEEN

Kelsie Smith, Charlotte Stewart, Kimberley White & Karen Cohen Chelsea Steber & Kate Bennett Kellie Callahan & Jake Ellis

Tracey Pennisi & Racquel Watterson Sonja Smith & Karen Goddard Alice Honan & Catherine Pearcey

Mel Brown & Bianca Herps Helen Green & Zuraya Hamilton Kayla Ingram, Emily Campbell & Bella Johnson

LONG RED LUNCH

Martine Sullivan & Trudi Amos

Where: Oracle Boulevard When: 9 February What: Bringing a pop of colour and style to Broadbeach, the Oracle Boulevard Long Red Lunch saw 100 guests attend a Valentinethemed progressive lunch involving a vibrant tour of the street’s most popular restaurants. The afternoon began with canapÊs and bubbles at Mamasan, before moving along to Mecca Bah for cocktails and entrees. A feast of international cuisine and mojito cheesecake at The Cuban wrapped up the day.

Pamela Noon & Sarah Guerrera Photographer Sarushka Reddy

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SEE & BE SEEN

Michael Ryan, Camillo Messner & Tim Gurner Ruby Watson & Andrew Ryan

Catherine Rodwell, Theodora Vagenas & Annie Wallner

Nathan Joliffe & YanYan Chan Brett & Rebecca Frizelle

Tom & Emma Lane with Matteo Ghandini

Mark Hawthorne & Glenn Butler Nick Smith & Lizzi Morrisey

Erin Holland

Sam Wines Noelle Faulkner & Yeong Sassall

Michael Coade & Cindy Sargon

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LUXURY LAUNCH Where: Elements of Byron Resort & Spa When: 21 February What: The stunning all-new Ferrari Portofino made its Australasian premiere at an exclusive event in Byron Bay. Held at award-winning Elements of Byron Resort & Spa, the evening commenced in the spectacular ‘Ferrari Portofino Village’ with guests enjoying Veuve Clicquot Champagne, specially designed ‘Portofino Spritz’ sunset cocktails and canapés. This was followed by a delicious three-course dinner under the stars overlooking the beautiful coastline. The final part of the evening saw guests gather on the beach for the spectacular unveiling of the Ferrari Portofino in Grigio Titanio paintwork with Italian leather interior in Bordeaux.

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Kelly Shaw & Alana Rootes

Amanda & Andy Camenzind

Sera Bagnall & Isabella Laws

Nina Campbell, Ella Zauner & Voilet Atkinson

Greg & Shelley Benney

Jaelah Hooper & Natasha Janevska Jodie Collister & Maree Hibbins

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Where: Bazaar, QT Gold Coast When: 4 March What: Step aside LA, it is the Gold Coast’s time to enjoy a long Sunday brunch. The Bazaar Interactive Marketplace at QT Gold Coast hosted a launch event to officially kick off their new weekly Sunday brunch. Over 200 guests were treated to a selection of decadent cuisines with both a breakfast and lunch twist. The popular restaurant has also created an additional dessert spread for the brunch which includes milk and dark chocolate fondue fountains.

THE AMORÉ BESPOKE Sourcing some of the world’s rarest and most precious Argyle Pink diamonds, Amoré Fine Jewellery have created a truly unique piece.

Shop 36A Quay Street The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212 Ph: 07 5577 8956 @amorefinejewellery

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CUISINE

Top Tables Vue 175

Kiyomi

The Cuban

Unforgettable dining experience

Taking Japanese cuisine to daring new heights

A taste of Cuba

Surrounded by forests and enriched with breathtaking views of the Gold Coast, our award-winning restaurant Vue 175 offers an innovative fine dining experience without compromising the true flavours of the freshest, locally sourced produce. Discover our renewed á la carte menu and indulge in the Autumn flavours. For a special occasion, a formal dinner or a more relaxed lunch, treat yourself to an unforgettable experience.

Mouth-watering sashimi. Indulgent foie gras. Freshly shaken cocktails. With a menu created by visionary Executive Head Chef Chase Kojima, Kiyomi gives diners a modern, yet authentic taste of Tokyo. As you explore the innovative dishes and decadent drinks on offer, you’ll quickly see why Kiyomi has earned its reputation as one of the Gold Coast’s most talked about restaurants – not to mention a prestigious Chef’s Hat at the 2018 inaugural national Good Food Guide Awards.

Ruffles Lodge & Spa

The Star Gold Coast

07 5546 7411

07 5592 8100

MODERN CHIC AUSTRALIAN CUISINE

JAPANESE

1950’S CUBAN VIBE

The Cuban Bar and Lounge is your little slice of Havana on the Gold Coast. Although famous for cigars, cars and Castro, Cuba also offers mouth-watering cuisine.

Cocktails, Cuban beer, rum punch and smoking old fashioned’s are always in full flow or perhaps choose from the extensive collection of 80 rums to add to your daiquiri.

Don’t resist, assemble your troops and escape to The Cuban Bar and Lounge.

The Cuban Bar and Lounge 07 5526 9769

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423 Ruffles Road, Willow Vale

The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach

103 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach

vue175@ruffles.com.au ruffles.com.au

thestargoldcoast.com.au

info@thecuban.com.au thecuban.com.au

House of Siam

Balfour Kitchen

The Lab Restaurant & Bar

Savour delicious Thai flavours

Experience The Balfour Kitchen

A touch of timeless elegance

With seating overlooking the pier, our location is both tranquil and relaxing. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets over the Marina where our highly trained team offer impeccable service, so you can sit back and enjoy the company of others. We guarantee you will enjoy our delicious food, quality service and stunning atmosphere, and we hope to see you soon at the House of Siam.

From an award-winning breakfast menu to the signature Balfour High Tea, The Balfour Kitchen is a true gem tucked away in leafy New Farm. Guests can choose breakfast or lunch from the menu, graze from antipasto, cheese and charcuterie platters over afternoon drinks or indulge in our unique take on High Tea. Whether seated in our frangipani shaded courtyard, classic Queenslander verandah or rooftop bar taking in the city views, The Balfour Kitchen is the perfect venue to surprise and delight.

Watch the world go by from the beautiful bay windows of the Lab Restaurant and Bar nestled away in the stunning surrounds of Treasury Hotel. This multi award-winning restaurant offers an elegant dining experience with a local flair.

Sous Chef Anita Green and her team of international chefs present an inventive modern-Australian menu featuring locally sourced produce and premium ingredients.

House of Siam Thai

The Balfour Kitchen

Treasury Hotel

07 5510 8882

07 3358 8888

07 3306 8888

Shop 5, The Boardwalk, Marina Shopping Village, Santa Barbara, Hope Island

37 Balfour St, New Farm

130 William Street, Brisbane City

info@houseofsiam.com.au houseofsiam.com

balfour@spicersretreats.com spicersbalfourhotel.com/dining

treasurybrisbane.com.au

THAI CUISINE

MODERN AUSTRALIAN

MODERN AUSTRALIAN CUISINE

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From the sea This delicious sea scallop recipe is fresh classic for the renewed Vue 175 at Ruffles Lodge & Spa. Nova Scotia Sea Scallops, Curried Cauliflower Purée, Curry Oil and Chilli Salt

Makes 6 serves

NOVA SCOTIA SEA SCALLOPS Ingredients 18 scallops size 10/20 50g butter Sea salt to taste Canola oil Method 1. Dry scallops with a towel.

1. Season with sea salt.

2. Pour oil into a hot pan.

3. P lace the scallops into the pan presentation side down.

4. Add butter and baste the top side.

5. Once the scallops turn gold, flip them over.

6. Rest the scallops at warm temperature before serving.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER PURÉE Ingredients 1 cauliflower head 100ml vegetable stock 100ml coconut cream 1tbsp toasted cumin seeds 1tbsp toasted coriander seeds 1tbsp toasted curry powder Sea salt to taste Sriracha to taste

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Method 1. Remove cauliflower from stem, clean the stem and chop all.

2. Place in a pot with all other ingredients.

3. C over with a cartouche and cook gently until cauliflower is soft.

4. Purée until very fine.

5. P ass the purée through a fine mesh sieve to ensure it is silky smooth.

6. Season to taste with salt and sriracha.

Method 1. Combine all ingredients including oil and whisk together.

2. H eat slowly in heavy bottom saucepan until temperature hits 60ºC. 3. Allow spices to infuse for 60 min at 60ºC. 4. Allow to cool down and strain through a fine mesh sieve.

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

CURRY OIL Ingredients 1tbsp cumin seeds 1tbsp coriander seeds 3 star anise pods 2 cinnamon sticks ¼ cup curry powder 1tbsp chilli powder 500ml canola oil

CHILLI SALT Ingredients 25g sea salt flakes 1tbsp toasted cayenne pepper 1tbsp toasted smoked paprika Method Combine all ingredients and grind to a medium grain.

To assemble 1. Using a squeeze sauce bottle place few drops of cauliflower purée into the plate.

2. Place 3 scallops on top of the purée.

3. A dd the curry oil making sure a few drops fall on top of the hot scallops.

4. Place the chilli salt to the side of each scallop.

5. Garnish with shallot flowers.

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Chef profile BRIAN DEAN CHEF DE CUISINE VUE 175 ACCORDING to Chef de Cuisine Brian Dean, there are few careers more intimate than preparing someone’s food.

“It’s nourishment, fuel and an experience all at once,” he says. “I couldn’t picture myself doing anything else.”

Brian’s love of food can be traced back to his childhood.

“I fondly remember my mum’s scallops with cheese casserole,” he says. “To this day, scallops remain one of my favourite ingredients for their versatility, presentation and most of all taste.”

Brian also feels that cooking gives you the unique opportunity to affect people’s memory.

“Perhaps a dish you make brings them somewhere they remember with great affection,” he says. “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.”

Come in today and sign up for our LOYALTY REWARDS PROGRAM and SAVE Delicatessen | Gourmet Meat | Fresh Produce Freshly Baked Bread | Hot BBQ Chickens | Meals 2 Go Barista Coffee | Sandwich Bar | Fresh Seafood

To make a booking contact Vue175 Ruffles Lodge & Spa 423 Ruffles Rd, Willow Vale +61 7 5546 7411

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CUISINE

Meat & greet The Balfour Kitchen offers a selection of charcuterie delights including this delicious Pork Rillette.

Pork Rillette Ingredients 800gm skinless boneless pork belly 250gm fine sea salt 3-4 fresh bay leaves 3 thyme sprigs 400gm pork back fat* 3 garlic cloves, bruised To serve, toasted or fresh sour dough or baguette Method 1. Coat pork with salt in a non-reactive container that holds it snugly.

2. A dd herbs, cover and refrigerate to cure (4-6 hours).

3. H eat back fat in a saucepan over lowmedium heat with 2tbsp water and add more water as it evaporates until fat renders (about 1 hour). You should have about 250ml melted lard.

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4. Preheat oven to 150ยบC. 5. R inse pork under cold water to remove excess brine and pat dry with paper towels.

6. Reserve herbs and garlic.

7. C ut pork into 6cm cubes and place in a roasting pan that fits it snugly.

8. Pour over rendered fat.

9. Scatter with reserved herbs and garlic.

10. Roast, turning occasionally, until meat pulls apart easily (3 1/2 - 3 3/4 hours).

11. R emove pork from fat and set aside on a tray to cool briefly.

12. Strain fat through a fine sieve and set aside.

13. Shred pork using two forks, pulling meat apart along the grain.

14. Divide among 4-6 individual 3/4 cup jars or ramekins, pressing on pork to pack lightly.

15. Pour fat over each jar to cover pork.

16. C over with plastic wrap and refrigerate to set (about 4 hours).

Serve with fresh or toasted sour dough or baguette. Rillettes will keep sealed for up to a month. *Give your butcher prior notice for the pork back fat.

To make a booking contact The Balfour Kitchen Spicers Balfour 37 Balfour St, New Farm +61 7 3358 8888

balfour@spicersretreats.com

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REGARDLESS OF THE SEASON, a charcuterie board or platter is the perfect addition to afternoon drinks.

According to the chefs at The Balfour Kitchen, charcuterie is all about quality salted and fatty cured meats – especially pork.

A great platter includes a combination of those meats and accompaniments, balancing the salt and fat of the meat with acid from other sources.

Think salamis with and without chilli, thinly sliced jamon, serrano and prosciutto.

The addition of pork rillette or chicken liver paté is a great way to mix flavours and textures, while pickled vegetables or mustards add an element of acidity to help cut through the fat.

Not to be forgotten is plenty of bread – sourdough or potato bread charred on the barbecue with a drizzle of olive oil.

Crispy lavash and crackers will add texture while helping bind the flavours together.

And while charcuterie is typically meat-based, you can add the odd antipasto element to mix it up.

Whatever the combination, be sure to use the highest quality ingredients, don’t be afraid to experiment, and remember to add some bubbly.

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Cake art The world’s best cake artists are headed to Brisbane for the International Cake Show Australia.

THOUSANDS OF CAKE DECORATORS, professional bakers, chocolatiers, home hobbyists and food personalities from across the globe will converge on Brisbane for the 2018 International Cake Show Australia.

Participants will compete in 22 categories across the three days, ranging from wedding cake artistry to cupcake bouquet design, sculpted busts, sugar-crafting, celebration cakes, edible art and buttercream cakes.

The more adventurous artists and decorators can enter the architectural tribute cake category (in 2018 the theme is an iconic Australian structure), geometric and abstract categories, gravity defying creations and stylised and edible flower designs.

There is also a team-based collaboration category which is expected to produce spectacular results from around the world.

In special recognition of 2018 being the year of the Royal Marriage between HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, there is an Eddie Spence Tribute category. Sir Eddie Spence is the Royal Icing Master who has worked on many royal wedding cakes for Buckingham Palace.

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Another highlight will be a two-day televised, live international cake-off challenge on the main stage featuring six of the world’s most famous cake artists – Paul Bradford, Dorothy Klerck, Timbo Sullivan, Verusca Walker, Margie Carter and Paul Delaney.

International Cake Show Australia CEO, Joan McDermott, said the event is a brilliant cross between food, design, colour and competition.

“The International Cake Show Australia is open to the public and is all about creating magic, defying possibilities and breaking boundaries.

“For the millions who watch Cake Boss and follow the hundreds of thousands of edible artists on social media, this event is the penultimate experience, and to have it staged here in Brisbane as the national showpiece is certainly a coup for the city,” she said.

And the sweetest news of all? While there are a few professionals-only categories, most of the competition is open for anyone to enter. The general public are also invited to view the entries and take part in a full program of masterclasses, activations, entertainment and more.

EVENT DETAILS International Cake Show Australia 2018 Date: 18 - 20 May Location: Brisbane Showgrounds Exhibition Building, Upper Level | Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills. two-day televised, live international A cake-off on the main stage featuring six of the world’s most famous cake artists – Paul Bradford, Dorothy Klerck, Timbo Sullivan, Verusca Walker, Margie Carter, Paul Delaney & Karen Portaleo.

Three ‘Live, Laugh & Learn’ stages holding free demonstrations on the hour every hour.

A Haute Couture Wedding Marquee featuring Australia’s most awarded wedding cake designers.

Hands-on Cookie Zone where the general public can decorate their own.

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CUISINE

Fine fare With over 25 casual and up market restaurants open late every night, Pacific Fair has all your dining needs covered.

WHETHER YOU are after a relaxed lunch, a pre-movie meal or a night out with family and friends, the dining choices at Pacific Fair are sure to tempt your tastebuds.

Nestled around The Resort and on The Boulevard are Betty’s Burgers, Comuna Cantina, Cowch, Outback Steakhouse, Torii Restaurant & Bar and Yum Cha Cuisine.

Surrender your tastebuds one level up in The Patio casual dining precinct with eateries such as Bin 232, Chong Co Thai, Coco Cubano, Greek Street Grill, Motto Motto, Schnitz, Sushi Natto and Wild Fish n Chips.

For more information visit pacificfair.com.au

COWCH DESSERT COCKTAIL BAR Blending a thirst for fine liquor, and the temptation of sweet desserts, Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar is a place for people to come together to indulge.

Serving up everything from cocktails and churros, to craft beer and cheese platters, Cowch caters for both the sweet tooths and the savoury lovers.

With an open plan design built to mirror a large family kitchen – the wide tables, warm atmosphere and welcoming setting are all key components to the Cowch journey.

Is it a bar? Is it a dessert restaurant? No. It is so much more than that.

Put simply, it’s Cowch. Located on The Boulevard.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Outback Steakhouse has a casual atmosphere and a strong focus on quality food and service.

Although aged steaks, grilled chicken and ribs make up a good portion of the menu, the restaurant also offers a wide variety of fresh seafood, burgers, crisp salads and pasta dishes made from the highest quality ingredients.

With generous portions and bold flavours, Outback Steakhouse is committed to providing the best steak experience at reasonable prices in a warm, welcoming environment. Located upstairs on The Boulevard.

Make Links Your Home Club

Membership at the Gold Coast’s ‘Number 1’ golf course and only Links layout is now open.

Links Hope Island sets the standard as one of Australia’s finest resort courses with first class facilities and personal service, creating a sense of belonging.

With flexible Membership options, there is a membership to suit golfers of all levels. And, you won’t have to pay a joining fee!

7 Day, Midweek, Twilight and Corporate Memberships available.

COMUNA CANTINA Comuna Cantina is a Latin street food inspired cantina offering a range of fresh and unique tacos, pinchos, arepas, tortas and churrasco as well as a bar serving a full range of cocktails, tap beer, wine and coffee.

A hub of bright colours and fresh food, Comuna Cantina epitomises everything great about Mexican food. It is all about embracing the incredibly vibrant food and culture.

Comuna Cantina promises a fun party time with a Latin vibe – but first we dance. Located in The Resort.

Contact the Membership Department for details and a Clubhouse tour 07 5530 9055 or email golfmail@linkshopeisland.com.au

Springfield Drive, Hope Island, QLD 4212 www.linkshopeisland.com.au

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Chef’s choice

Sharpen up Shun’s handcrafted knives are designed for everyday food enthusiasts as well as professional chef’s and cooking experts.

shunaustralia.com.au

Hot stuff Designed and manufactured in Melbourne to combat Australia’s increasing landfill epidemic, Uppercup’s reusable small or large size coffee cups are available in a range of colours.

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5 - 14 APRIL

NightQuarter Food Festival Food, music and culture will merge at the Gold Coast’s iconic NightQuarter, with the venue hosting a delectable Festival 2018 program as part of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). Home to over 60 street-food style restaurants and a unique live music space, NightQuarter will extend its normal trading hours to operate from midday to 9:00pm daily during the event, with the food program complemented by a cultural program of local and international musicians from around the Commonwealth.

Pretty & practical Now available at Le Creuset’s Pacific Fair Store, the whimsical new Sorbet Collection has everything you need to set your imagination on a delicious retro-styled journey.

nightquarter.com.au/festival

+61 7 5538 2404 lecreuset.com.au

Tea temples Hand blended using the finest plucked seasonal herbs and ingredients from across Australia, Yarra Valley Tea Co. have reinvented the traditional cuppa with their innovative range of certified organic functional tea blends for the mind, body and soul.

yarravalleytea.com.au

17 - 20 MAY

Noosa Food & Wine Festival Celebrate great Australian food, wine and lifestyle in one of Australia’s leading food destinations. The four day Festival will feature over 30 great events full of fun, food and festivities including the Tipis on Noosa Main Beach, the Long Lunch on Hastings Street, Hinterland Food Trails, events in Noosa’s best restaurants and an exciting Festival Village.

noosafoodandwine.com.au

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The Spicy Dehydrator Cookbook

By Michael Hultquist Featuring 80 recipes and photographs, this book will teach you fresh, new ways to utilise a dehydrator for delicious soups, hot sauces and meals in a jar.

RRP $32.99

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Beguiling wines Pinot Shiraz/Shiraz Pinot blends are gaining popularity – and notoriety – in the Australian winemaking industry.

WORDS TONY HARPER

RIGHT NOW it might seem a little odd, a few years ago it was odder, soon it will be less odd, and ninety-odd years ago it was a legend in the making. I’m talking about the blend of pinot noir and shiraz – odd bedfellows perhaps, but a partnership that has created some of the most long-lived and beguiling wines in Australia’s history.

It began with a chap called Maurice O’Shea.

Born in 1897, he caught the wine bug on a trip to France while still only 17. I think that’s what folk who could afford it did back then; sent their kids on sabbatical.

He must have been a persuasive fellow (and his mother well heeled), because on his return, seven years later, he conned her into buying him a vineyard in Pokolbin, Hunter Valley.

He called it Mount Pleasant (and yes, it’s the same Mount Pleasant that still exists, owned by McWilliams, today).

Maurice was very good at his job, weaving French savvy with the more traditional winemaking that was happening in Australia. When McWilliams bought Mount Pleasant from him in 1941, they kept him on as winemaker.

The pinot noir vines O’Shea planted began as cuttings from the fabled Clos Vougeot vineyard in Burgundy, and their progeny has spread through Australian and New Zealand vineyards as clone MV6.

And McWilliams still makes a wine – Mount Pleasant Mothervine Pinot Noir – from those vines planted in 1921.

It’s very, very good.

If you think the Hunter Valley is an odd place to plant pinot noir you wouldn’t be alone, but there have been some stellar wines – some legendary wines – that have justified its existence in the region.

Tyrrells Vat 6 Pinot Noir 1976 won the Gault Milleau Wine Olympics, making it (in the eyes of that competition at least) the best on the planet.

And the landscape of Australian pinot noir has changed dramatically over the past century as the cooler parts of the country – Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Bellarine Peninsula, Macedon, Gippsland and Geelong – were explored, and the taste (obsession) for Burgundy changed our perceptions of the grape, and raised our expectations of quality and style.

The Hunter Valley pinots don’t really fit the modern bill.

But in the early part of the 20th Century Maurice O’Shea wasn’t fretting about future pinot fads; he was using the grape to soften shiraz in wines like Mount Pleasant Henry Pinot Hermitage.

It’s a blend that sat comfortably in the Hunter Valley, creating decades of great, long-lived reds from all sorts of producers under the banner of Hunter River Burgundy.

The tradition has been kept alive in the Hunter Valley, but barely. Until recent times, when the blend has had something of a resurrection, spreading its wings beyond the Hunter.

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It was 18 months ago when I first tasted Yarra Yering’s 2016 Pinot Shiraz – a 50/50 blend that’s light on its feet, juicy, plump and delicious. Less serious perhaps than other reds in the Yarra Yering range, but at the same time brighter, easier, more drinkable. (For the record, the 2016 vintage is sold out but the 2017 is available.)

Then, last November, in a lineup of potential trophy wines at the Melbourne Wine Show, another pinot shiraz blend sat in a glass, surrounded by heavyweight cabernets, shiraz’ and Grenache, and looking like a million bucks: Medhurst 2017 YRB. It’s a gorgeous thing – brightly perfumed, silky and lush.

According to the winemakers it’s ‘a tribute to the wines made in the 1920’s by legendary Hunter Valley winemaker Maurice O’Shea and a wine to showcase our sites and the season.’

That’s two from the Yarra Valley.

Giant Steps made the hat trick when they released the 2017 LDR (Light Dry Red), just a tiny bit heavier on the pinot than the syrah. Again it’s a plush, blue-fruit laden, generous, silky wine that smells like a bowl of ripe berries.

All three wines make a compelling argument for more of these styles being made in the Yarra Valley (and perhaps there already are), and given the swing away from heavily-built, highoctane reds they should find a willing audience.

What about the birthplace of the style; the Hunter Valley?

There it’s a longer list and a little more diversity.

I’m a big fan of Silkman Wines – the whole range – and its Reserve Shiraz Pinot Noir is stellar; a more intense, structured beast than the Yarra versions and probably designed and destined for a longer life.

Andevine Wines, Hungerford Hill, Meerea Park (it’s Indie Shiraz Pinot is terrific), Briar Ridge and McWilliams Mount Pleasant all dabble with the blend; to name a few.

Like the Silkman, these are more robust wines than their Yarra counterparts, usually shiraz-dominant with pinot playing a secondary (but still very important) role, but still only moderate in terms of alcohol.

And I guess they are made to improve with bottle age while the Yarra versions might be at their best in their infancy.

If the Hunter River Burgundy’s of the last century are any guide, the best of these wines will travel well for decades, expanding, complexing, softening and transforming into graceful middle-aged, then old wines. I won’t be around to witness either.

Pinot Shiraz/Shiraz Pinot isn’t new, innovative or pushing any boundaries in terms of winemaking or philosophy. But it is a surprising, clever, perfectly apt blend of grapes that has been tried and tested over nearly a century and is perfectly suited to the whims of the early 21st century.

Thank you Maurice O’Shea.

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City staycation Rediscovering city energies at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel.

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AS PARENTS of two young children, my husband and I often feel the need to ‘get away’ for a little while and remember what life was like rewind five years ago.

While I admit the thought of two weeks in Paris may regularly cross my mind, for us a mini break is the perfect balance of reality and escapism.

I’m not sure if it was my mood or my unhealthy dependence on coffee that sparked the conversation, however, hubby had an idea.

STAYCATION. With the date marked on the calendar in bold red pen, and my bag packed in advance, you could say I was eagerly waiting for the long weekend.

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Having grown in up Brisbane, I was patriotically keen to show my Coastal husband the big city buzz and my local knowlege.

With only a short hour’s drive we were on our holiday.

What better place to stay in the iconic River City, than a hotel… in the city…by the river?

The Marriott Brisbane didn’t disappoint.

The grand hotel set the tone of the weekend with its sophisticated architecture and interior and its welcoming staff.

As I stepped foot in our luxurious executive suite, brownie points were being accrued

by Hubby. I caught glimpse of some colourful blooms. Nice touch. He’s doing well.

Stunning marble bathroom. Then my eyes were fixed on that view.

Set high above the meandering river, our room was positioned to take in the pointed arches of the Story Bridge.

Hubby poured a glass of Sparkling and we toasted to the long weekend and to us surviving parenthood.

Chatting over our bubbly, my husband revealed he had booked one of the hotel’s Experience Packages aptly named The Date Night. And with that, I devoured the chocolates he mentioned were included in the package. After all, I had to summon some energy for the retail therapy we were about to undertake.

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With a bag or two in my hands, and perhaps a newfound skip in my step, this time away was shaping up nicely.

My partner didn’t complain about being ‘dragged’ shopping either. I think he actually enjoyed it almost as much as I did – but don’t tell him I told you that.

From the Queen Street Mall, it’s a quick cab ride to the hotel but we chose to soak up some of the cosmopolitan feel of the city and make our way back by foot.

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As the sun was beginning to set, we made our way to the Executive Lounge where we whet our appetite in preparation for dinner.

The room was abuzz with visitors, most with varying interests in the screen showing two men hitting a ball back and forth. Apparently there was a big tennis match on and I got the vibe we were among some sports enthusiasts. The game seemed to bring guests together as they chatted across the lounge.

The Marriott is positioned a short distance from Eagle Street Pier, which boasts being Brisbane’s premier riverside dining mecca with over 15 restaurants, cafés and bars.

We contemplated heading there for dinner but decided to stay even closer to ‘home’ and dine in the hotel’s Motion Bar and Grill Restaurant.

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We ordered some tasty oysters to satisfy our seafood fix as we were a day shy of the Seafood Smorgasbord being available. (Next visit.)

Admiring the wall of wine the Marriot has to offer, it would have been tempting to indulge in a glass or two.

However, cocktails were our poison of choice and oh, did we choose well? They were divine and all the more enjoyable among the ambience of the M Bar. After all the day’s indulging, we decided a romantic walk along the riverfront might be a good idea before retiring to our comfy bed for some much needed zzzzzs.

Waking up in the morning knowing you don’t have to rush due to a midday check out was glorious.

Breakfast continued the wonderful start to the day with a delicious array of food on offer and welcoming staff to greet us.

But alas, our time away had to come to an end.

We headed back to the Gold Coast with revitalised minds, happy hearts and full bellies.

We vowed to not leave it so long between dates next time. Life is too short not to spend quality time making memories with the one you love.

And how lucky the people of Gold Coast and Brisbane are to be able to enjoy each other’s precincts only an hour’s commute away.

The Staycation was just what my body and soul needed.

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Wow factor W Hotels is set to shake-up the hospitality scene in Queensland’s capital with the opening of W Brisbane in early 2018.

THE FIRST FIVE-STAR hotel to open in the city centre in 20 years, W Brisbane will light up the foreshore, bringing bold design and playful luxury to the western end of the CBD. For those who want to explore the city, Brisbane’s energetic nightlife, beautiful parks, world-class restaurants and spirited fashion scene are all within easy reach of W Brisbane. A mix of intriguing markets, vibrant art exhibitions and some of the nation’s leading music and theatre venues are all on the hotel’s doorstep.

Located at 300 George Street, with stellar views across the Brisbane River to South Bank and Mount Coot-tha, W Brisbane will defy expectations and become a destination within itself.

The luxury property will offer 312 stylish guestrooms, including 29 suites, two Wow Suites® and the Extreme Wow Suite® (the brand’s modern interpretation of a Presidential Suite), all showcasing stunning river views.

The guestrooms are designed with custom furnishings and interiors inspired by Queensland’s heritage and laidback Aussie vibes.

Signature comforts, including the plush W bathrobe, Bliss® amenities and the famed W bed, will enhance the guestroom experience while the W brand’s iconic Whatever/Whenever® service philosophy will ensure guests at the hotel have access to whatever they want, whenever they want it (within legal boundaries of course).

Offering guests three supreme venues to eat, mix and mingle, W Brisbane will invigorate the city’s culinary scene.

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Renowned for serving up home-grown goodness in abundance at their three supreme locations across New South Wales, W Brisbane’s signature restaurant, Three Blue Ducks, will feature the best locally sourced produce and interactive live cooking, with an alfresco vibe that invites the outdoors in.

Mixing Queensland’s vibrant yet laidback culture with their legendary paddock to plate ethos, expect fresh, local and honest cuisine showcasing bold flavours and colours.

The restaurant will open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, with an evolving seasonal menu featuring the best of Queensland and northern New South Wales produce.

The Living Room (W’s take on the traditional hotel lobby) evolves from a serene spot to relax or meet during the day to a lively hub in the evening with a dedicated DJ booth, or guests can recharge poolside at the WET® Deck with a swim, an Aussie barbeque and a range of smoothies.

At the hotel’s AWAY® Spa, guests can detox with a sublime selection of treatments and beauty services.

The spa’s relaxation pods, vitality pools, experience showers and salt inhalation chambers will leave guests feeling rejuvenated. Or they can keep fit 24 hours a day in the ultra-modern FIT® gym with the latest equipment by TechnoGym. Soon to be a coveted venue for weddings and other special occasions, W Brisbane covers approximately 1,100 square metres of event space and meeting rooms, which will be fully equipped with world class audio-visual facilities.

Offering limitless possibilities, W Brisbane’s sprawling 595 square metre, pillarless Great Room will cater for large productions or conferences of up to 450 guests banquet style, or can be divided into three separate spaces for events of up to 150 guests.

W Brisbane will be the only hotel in Queensland to feature built in permanent LED screens, which can be used individually or pushed together to create one large LED wall to feature highly engaging content.

In-house projection mapping technology will bring banquet tables to life with striking creatives or corporate logos.

With floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening onto individual outdoor terraces, each of W Brisbane’s event venues lead on to the contemporary Foyer space, where event planners can set the scene.

Flooded with natural light from a striking skylight and boasting a wrap-around outdoor terrace and purpose-built bar, the Foyer is ideal for stylish receptions of up to 230 guests.

Or live it up riverside at the iconic WET® Deck.

This space offers a glam oasis in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD and transforms into a magnetic event location for up to 200 guests (104 seated).

Here, guests can enjoy the stellar views with champagne and cocktails in hand partnered with Aussie barbeque fare and DJ beats, beside a 20-metre pool.

This coveted space can also be enclosed with floor-to-ceiling windows for all-weather entertaining, with no compromise on views.

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Top marques The fun factor’s high as Chris Nixon reviews the latest from legendary marques Maserati and Ferrari.

IF YOU’VE ORDERED a croissant and got a bread roll, you’ll understand how I feel about dieselpowered performance cars. They do the job, but without the excitement promised by the badge on the nose.

Such cars are more common in Europe, where fuel prices are higher and driving conditions often different to Australia’s, and I’ll admit there can be a practical case for them.

But when I drive a Maserati, I’m out for thrills.

A lack of engine character was the only thing I could really find to dislike about the Maserati Levante SUV when it debuted in Australia with diesel power early last year. The 202 kilowatt V6 was relatively economical and powerful and came in a package that was undeniably stylish outside and sumptuous inside.

Truthfully, it walked the talk that SUVs are supposed to even when no-one uses it for that, the diesel’s low-down pulling power combining with electronic traction aids to haul this unlikely piece of Italian luxury over some testing bush tracks.

And the price of $139,990 was a very sharp entry point for the prestige of Maserati ownership.

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But now I’ve driven the Levante with a petrolfuelled 3.0 litre V6 that makes a local road feel like the Brenner Pass.

The model has ‘S’ added to the name to distinguish it from the diesel and there are three versions – S ($169,990 list) and S GranSport or S GranLusso (both $179,990).

The S has a 321kW engine built by Maserati’s Fiat group stablemate Ferrari. Aided also by 590 Newtonmetres of torque, it will catapult this big wagon from rest to 100 kmh in a sportscar-like 5.2 seconds and on to a 264 kmh top speed.

That’s more like it.

It’s not the speed that’s important as much as the responsiveness and character. With the electronic drive mode set to Sport and the Skyhooks automatic shock absorbers doing their work, the Levante shrugs off its bulk and becomes truly enjoyable to punt along winding roads at rapid pace.

With a perfect 50:50 weight balance, it corners flat and neatly and then the V6 slings it off the exit with an invigorating growl.

The Levante has a German ZF eight-speed automatic transmission.

Finger tip-paddle shif t levers behind the steering wheel make it easy to flick up and down the gears whenever the driver chooses.

While many makers are adopting the newer, efficient double-clutch gearboxes, there’s still a strong case for the Maserati’s conventional torqueconvertor type and its smoother operation.

Power distribution with the all-wheel drive system is biased toward the rear in normal driving but responds in just 150 milliseconds if the road grip changes. The system can vary from 100 per cent rear bias to 50:50 without the driver even noticing.

The Skyhooks adjusting dampers combine with air springs and Normal, Sport, Off-Road and ICE (winter) driving modes to soften or stiffen the suspension for different road conditions – soft for the highway, tighter for the winding stuff.

The Levante’s off-road ability is impressive and surprising, even if it’s never going to be a rugged adventure machine.

The suspension also can be adjusted to six heights for better ground clearance, reduced wind resistance or easier passenger exit/entry.

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The arrival of the S petrol model was accompanied by upgrades across the Levante range and the addition of the GranSport and GranLusso (luxury) variants.

Cars now feature a comprehsive range of safety features – highway assist (centres the car in the middle of the driving lane), land-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, radar cruise control, forward collision alert and full-surround cameras.

The Sport/Lusso differences are mostly cosmetic, except the Sport has slightly bigger wheels than the softer Lusso.

The Lusso’s Unique Selling Point is its seat upholstery, which exclusively combines superb Italian leather with a special silk fabric developed by suit-maker Zegna.

No-one could be disappointed with a Levante interior of any grade, though if a buyer insists on being different there are further choices of wheel styles, cabin trim, steering wheels and even the colour of the high-performance Brembo brake calipers.

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The new Ferrari Portofino is car for what its evocative name suggests – la dolce vita.

It’s a classic convertible-hardtop roadster with a front-mounted V8 engine, svelte lines and supreme comfort suited perfectly to touring the Italian Riveria around the ‘fishing village’ of Portofino, where moguls come ashore from massive super-yachts to dine beside the harbour.

Or, equally, to the Gold Coast lifestyle where at least the traffic would be easier.

Priced from $399,888, the Portofino replaces the California as the least expensive car in Ferrari’s line-up.

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The $10,000 saving over the superseded car’s price should be just enough to purchase something modest from the options list.

The Portofino is a considerable 80 kilograms lighter than the Cali, structurally stiffer for better road handling and its 441 kiloWatt, twin-turbo V8 is more powerful.

Driving through a seven-speed, double-clutch gearbox, the car will hit 100 kmh from rest in 3.5 seconds, according to Ferrari.

That is seriously fast (as one expects of a $400,000 Ferrari), yet the Portofino is aimed at perhaps the less serious driver than other models

in the Modenese stable of the prancing horse.

First-time Ferrari buyers should love it.

It has a spacious cabin, a fast-folding solid roof and will be easy to enter or exit. The boot will take a couple of cabin trolleys for a weekend away.

The new body has a lower, sleeker style than the slightly lumpy California, much closer to what enthusiasts had wanted from this model all along.

Ferrari Australia matched the Portofino’s resort style with an elegant launch at Byron Bay. It will go on sale soon from the current Ferrari Brisbane dealership and from a new outlet expected to open on the Gold Coast in coming months.

SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, 2008

Sailing into the 30th Anniversary Boat Show The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) will make maritime history when it celebrates its milestone 30th anniversary from May 24 to 27 this year.

AS QUEENSLAND’S first on-water boat show in 1989, SCIBS has grown from humble beginnings to become the southern hemisphere’s premier marine event with hundreds of boats and thousands of marine products on display each year.

Over the course of its history, SCIBS has hosted more than 10,000 exhibitors and welcomed 1.4 million-plus visitors through its gates, which has had an economic impact of over $3 billion.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show General Manager Johan Hasser said the event’s success could be attributed to the expertise

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and stamina of organisers, as well as exhibitors, partners, loyal supporters, Mulpha Sanctuary Cove and the event’s unique and pristine waterfront location.

“The Boat Show started out as a relatively small event with around 100 exhibitors in 1989 and has evolved to the world-class showcase it is today, attracting more than 300 local, national and international exhibitors,” Mr Hasser said.

“SCIBS has grown to become one of the most important B2B events on the Australian boating calendar.

“We are fortunate to have the incredible location of Sanctuary Cove and the vibrant Marine Village, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort and marina as a unique setting to stage the Show.”

Mr Hasser said there were several foundation exhibitors who have had a close association with SCIBS over the past 30 years including Bill Barry-Cotter – founder of Mariner, Riviera and now Maritimo – as well as Superior Jetties, Northside Marine, Leigh-Smith Yachts, Polyflex and Trade-A-Boat.

Heavily involved in the Show since its inception, Barry Jenkins (aka ‘Mr Boat Show’) said SCIBS

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Mr Jenkins, who was joined by long-serving Harry Davis and his wife Marilyn, worked around the clock in those early days to take a promotional idea and nurture it into an ever-evolving trade and community boating lifestyle showcase.

“SCIBS was embraced and supported by the industry from the outset,” Mr Jenkins said.

“The recreational marine manufacturing sector was moving into the south-east corner of Queensland – boat registrations were growing at around six per cent per annum and the Show grew in parallel with the industry.

“More imports appeared and bolstered the Australian product, and SCIBS championed the industry to an ever-more interested consumer.”

Mr Jenkins remembers the first show in 1989, formerly known as the Queensland International Boat Show, causing traffic gridlock from Runaway Bay to Dreamworld, taking visitors three hours to get from the highway to the marina.

It was this response, together with positive industry uptake, that resulted in organisers making the show a permanent fixture on the Sanctuary Cove events calendar.

Continuing to see growing success each year, and undergoing a series of name changes, SCIBS began to receive international attention and quickly became renowned as the place ‘where the marine business does business’.

THE SHOW CEMENTED ITS POSITION AS THE LARGEST MARINE EXHIBITION IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE IN 2008, WHEN IT ACHIEVED A RECORD 450 BOATS ON WATER, 600 BOATS ON LAND, 453 INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITORS, A TOTAL OF 53,000 VISITORS ACROSS THE FOUR DAYS AND AN ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO THE GOLD COAST OF $310 MILLION. “Every edition of the Show was exciting, however, seeing the biggest year ever in 2008 is something I will never forget,” Mr Jenkins said.

While it wasn’t all smooth sailing, particularly with the effects of the Global Financial Crisis hindering the industry, in addition to a damaging storm that tore through the south-east in 2009, SCIBS continued to maintain its ranking as a leader within the Asia-Pacific marine and boating arena.

Over its history, SCIBS has launched new segments to meet market demand and enhance the overall visitor experience. These include Supercar Street, showcasing the latest in luxury vehicles; The Boatyard, a precinct dedicated entirely to fishing, sporting and recreational trailerable crafts; and this year’s Sports, Leisure and Fishing Boats precinct. >>

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Boating industry legend and founder of Maritimo Bill Barry-Cotter was among the first exhibitors at the inaugural Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show and remains one of the Show’s strongest supporters.

“We have been involved from the outset and I believe it is the best boat show when you consider all its elements, including the location and all that Sanctuary Cove has to offer visitors,” Mr Barry-Cotter said. “It’s an open market for people who are looking for a large luxury cruiser or some fishing gear for their tinny.”

Superior Jetties CEO John Hogan is a foundation SCIBS exhibitor and will also be celebrating 30 years in operation next year, having carved out a global reputation for floating solutions for marina construction, floating pontoons, jet ski docks and boat lifts.

Mr Hogan said across the past three decades, SCIBS had grown in stature and importance to the boating and broader marine industries.

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“IT HAS GROWN TO HAVE MORE LIFESTYLE IMPACT WITH CARS, LEISURE PRODUCTS, FOOD AND BOUTIQUE SHOPPING ALL PLAYING A PART OF THE MARINE VILLAGE ATMOSPHERE THAT MAKES IT ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREAT BOAT SHOWS,” MR HOGAN SAID. Dean and Ryan Leigh-Smith are third generation boaties, who have grown up with Sanctuary Cove as their “backyard” their entire lives.

SCIBS holds a special place in their hearts, and now their business calls the Sanctuary Cove Marina home.

“What started as primarily second-hand boats and some local brands to promote Sanctuary Cove as a new development has evolved into an amazing event,” Dean Leigh-Smith said.

For the Leigh-Smiths, Sanctuary Cove is the ideal venue to showcase the enviable benefits of the boating lifestyle.

“You’ll often hear me referring to Sanctuary Cove as a ‘year-round Boat Show’, with brands like Horizon, Maritimo, Integrity, Catalina and more all based here,” he said.

“I hope to see all the people both past and present who have made it an amazing event in attendance and recognised for their great work in getting to 30 years.”

Northside Marine’s dealer principal Greg Nickerson, who is a 29-year veteran of SCIBS, said he was thrilled to be a part of the 30th anniversary of an iconic event.

“We have been established for 52 years in Brisbane, so SCIBS has been a vital showcase for us and the brands we represent exclusively in Queensland, such as Whittley, Surtees and Stabicraft, to reach our Gold Coast customers,” Mr Nickerson said.

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“SCIBS has evolved as the marine industry has evolved, catering to our changing needs and always supporting Northside Marine to enable us to put on our best presentation each year.”

With the 30th milestone edition just months away, Barry Jenkins said it’s certain to be a memorable year for organisers, exhibitors and visitors.

“I remember the general manager of the British Marine Federation visiting the show and standing in the middle of The Promenade saying, ‘you are so lucky to have this facility to work with – it has to be the best venue in the world!’ – and I have never forgotten that compliment,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to welcoming back many exhibitors who have supported the Show for years – some for 30, some for 20, some for 10 – and the companies and individuals who will join us for the first time.

“As well as shaping up to be one of the biggest and best shows for many years, the 2018 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

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promises to be a walk down memory lane as people who have worked on the show, to make it the success it is, return to have a look and celebrate 30 wonderful years with us.”

In 2018, visitors will have plenty to whet their appetite at SCIBS. The marina will be at capacity with hundreds of motor yachts and sailing vessels, both mono and multihulls, exhibiting on-water.

A versatile range of power boats will also be in full force this year. Among the line-up of international and Australian brands on display are Arvor, Axopar, Bavaria, Beneteau, Boston Whaler, Cruise Cat, Fjord, Four Winns, Greenline, Hudson Bay, Jeanneau, Sealine and Sea Ray. In the larger category, exhibitors and brands will include Maritimo, Palm Beach Motor Yachts, Riviera, Integrity, Whitehaven Motor Yachts, Grand Banks, Clipper Motor Yachts, Horizon Motor Yachts Australia, Hampton Motor Yachts, Leopard Catamarans, Lagoon, Longreef Yachts, Fairline Yachts and Gulf Craft.

Maritimo will have an impressive selection of its long-range cruising motor yachts on show at SCIBS 2018, including the highly-anticipated world launch of the category-breaking X60 sport yacht, which boasts features more familiar to the superyacht segment than a 60-footer.

With its innovative aft cabin, the X60 is a world first in its class, allowing owners the choice of three distinct configurations: a beach club cabana, a large tender garage or an additional queen stateroom.

Horizon Motor Yachts Australia will host the global launch of their new long-range cruising model, the V81. Horizon will also have a new E75 on show, a model which proved popular after it sold on day one of the 2017 SCIBS. Visitors can expect to see the E88, which is 94ft overall when you take into account the oversize swim platform, along with the E56XO. Horizon Group CEO John Lu will be joining the team from Taiwan, celebrating SCIBS’ 30th anniversary and the unveiling of the V81. >>

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SCIBS is thrilled to welcome back luxury motor yacht builder Riviera, returning in full force with a multi-million-dollar showcase including one world premiere model. Among its line-up, the iconic Gold Coast manufacturer will have motor yachts from its five distinctive and highly-awarded model collections: SUV, Flybridge, Sports Motor Yacht, Sport Yacht and the Belize ranges.

RIVIERA 72 SPORT YACHT

Along with new generation motor cruisers, sailing and power multihulls, superyachts, all the latest navigational gear and accessories, SCIBS will showcase Australia’s largest display of trailerable boats within the new Sports, Leisure & Fishing Boats precinct.

Presenting ‘a show within the Show’, hundreds of trailerable craft will be on display in this premium precinct spanning 5,000sqm, featuring everything from entry level tinnies to hi-tech day boats – perfect for fishermen and families.

Visitors will be able to compare a huge range of brands in fibreglass and aluminium boats, RIBs, day boats, weekenders, high-performance sports, ski and tow boats.

Some of the major exhibitors and brands on display include JSW Powersports with Sea Fox and Malibu boats, Fishing & Leisure Boats with the Nitro and Mako brands, Whitewater Marine representing Stacer aluminium boats from Telwater and the Tigé range from the US, Queensland Marine Centre with Sea Ray and Boston Whaler, Northside Marine showing Axis, Stabicraft, Whittley and Surtees, Wynnum Marine with Cruise Craft, HiOctane Marine with renowned Wellcraft fishing power boats, South Coast Marine representing Quintrex, Brisbane Yamaha, Hurricane Pontoon Boats, Nautique Central, Mastercraft, Gold Coast Boating Centre, Sailfish Catamarans, Stefan Boating World, Powercat Marine, and Australian Marine Centre with Formosa, Bar Crusher, Hooker and Chaparral.

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The Main Pavilion will host the latest in marine electronics and boating accessories from international companies such as Raymarine, Navico, Furuno, Garmin, Fusion, GME Dometic Seabreeze and BLA, as well as offshore and fashion apparel, shoes, books, maps, marinas, charter companies and much more.

Marine electronics leaders Navico will return to the 30th SCIBS to showcase recreational marine brands including Lowrance, Simrad and B&G. For the special milestone occasion, Navico is proud to announce the arrival of new products across all brands including the Simrad Go12, the Lowrance Hook 2 and the B&G Vulcan 12 MFD, all of which will be on display.

Covering all sectors of the market, Lowrance leads the way in innovative technology for freshwater and near coastal fishing, while Simrad targets recreational cruising and sport fishing, and B&G serves the sailing market.

In the Superyacht & Marine Pavilion, Australian manufacturers, destinations and suppliers to this thriving industry will be flying the flag for our region and Australian ingenuity. AIMEX Alley will feature Superior Jetties, Pantaenius, Aqualuma, International Paints, AGL Composites and Adit Marine, among other key marine exhibitors.

Throughout The Marine Village, visitors will be treated to high-tech releases from leading brands in PWC, tenders, kayaks and SUPS, marine engines, boating safety products, clothing and accessories.

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Complementing the showcase of boats and boating lifestyle products, Supercar Street will be back in 2018, led by Bentley Brisbane, returning as major sponsor and promising a jaw-dropping line-up. In addition, there will be new, customised and one-off vehicles from luxury marques such as Lamborghini, Maserati and Porsche.

This year, Sanctuary Cove is proud to have joined forces with the Bathurst 12-hour winning The Boat Works GT4 motorsports team. As part of the partnership, The Boat Works’ owner and twice Bathurst 1000 Champion, Tony Longhurst, will use his hot-orange number 30 race car in promotional events leading up to SCIBS, while the car will be on display in The Docks area.

From an industry perspective, SCIBS is a vital B2B event, uniting dealers, manufacturers, customers and suppliers. Exhibitors, international delegations and VIPS will be able to meet and mingle at the SCIBS Industry Trade

Breakfast on Friday, May 25, and then network at the International Business Lounge where many a successful deal has been finalised over the years.

For all visitors, SCIBS is planning a huge program of free, family-friendly entertainment in The Marine Village and on the main stage, undercover spaces for chilling out, a world of cuisine in the waterfront restaurants and pop-up food trucks, the popular Yamaha Supertank with angling masterclasses, Paul Burt’s cooking demonstrations, educational boating seminars and workshops, live music, as well as a Kids’ Zone play area with fun activities every day.

Hundreds of Boats. Four Days of Fun. One Awesome Location. Don’t miss the 2018 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, held from May 24 to 27 on Australia’s Gold Coast.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au.

HOW TO GET HERE Transport to SCIBS will be easier than ever, with a free park ‘n’ ride service from Warner Bros Movie World at Helensvale.

Catering to visitors travelling by car, additional car parks have been added on-site, with limited spaces available for pre-purchase online.

TICKETS Those keen to come by boat can drop anchor in the Coomera River and VMR will transport you to the show for a gold coin donation.

For further transport options, visit sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au/visit

Tickets for SCIBS 2018 are now on sale. Buy online at sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au and save off the gate price. Purchase a one-day pass online for $20 before the Show, or $25 at the gate.

Families can take advantage of free admission for children under 15 years.

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INSPECT THE NEW GENERATION INTEGRITY MOTOR YACHTS AT THE 2018 SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW, 24 TO 27 MAY.

INTEGRITY 320 EXPRESS

INTEGRITY 340 SEDAN

INTEGRITY 380 SEDAN

INTEGRITY 440 SEDAN

Four new Integrity Sedan models will be on show: the 320, 340, 380 and 440 Sedan motor yachts, all featuring updated styling and interiors as well as the hallmark features people associate with Integrity: flowing entertainer’s cockpit and saloon with opening hopper window; wide walk-around decks for safe passage when underway; large cabins; economical to run whilst maintaining resale value. Integrity is entering a new era of design and customer satisfaction. See for yourself the future of accessible, family-friendly boating. For more information visit www.integrityboats.com.au

www.integrityboats.com.au Jason Kowalski. Mobile 0416 057 326. Email jason@integrityboats.com.au F Arm Sanctuary Cove Marina. Phone 1300 798 735

PART OF THE WHITEHAVEN MOTOR YACHTS FAMILY

SCIBS 2018 FEATURE

Integrity to shine at SCIBS New generation Integrity Motor Yachts will be on display at the 30th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

INTEGRITY MOTOR YACHTS, now owned by Whitehaven Motor Yachts, is based at Sanctuary Cove Marina, where it’s ‘boat show time’ 365 days per year.

Ranging in size from 32 to 60-feet, Integrity Motor Yachts are popular for their proven seakeeping and efficiency.

Thanks to their displacement hull, classleading beam and full-length keel, our classic trawler-style boats have struck a chord with boaties seeking value for money and hassle-free, low-maintenance single-engine vessels.

Since 2008, Integrity has sold 100 of its long-range cruisers, specifically designed for the Australian, New Zealand, US and Thailand markets, to astute owners looking for safe, economical and fuel-efficient boats.

They are voyagers who enjoy long-range cruising. They love the spacious layouts, flow-through from cockpit to saloon, large cabins with lots of storage, all the mod cons and ability to add custom touches during the build process.

No two Integrity Motor Yachts are alike.

At Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this year, Integrity will have four new sedan models on show: the 320, 340, 380 and 440 Integrity.

All models have updated Euro styling as well as the hallmark qualities people associate with Integrity such as flowing entertainer’s cockpit and saloon with stainless steel hopper window; economical to run and maintain; good resale value; wide walk-around decks and many more features of styling and engineering.

Integrity has always favoured single-engine vessels. Not only is a single engine cheaper to run, service, maintain and generally look after, most of single-engine installations in today’s boats are quieter and the reliability of the modern premium engine is second to none.

Single engines generally offer easier access with more room around the engine, allowing ease of service which results in further cost savings.

The addition of both bow and stern thrusters, which make docking simple and reduce the pressure on the skipper, means stress-free boating for Integrity owners.

A full-length keel assists with stability while offering protection to the propeller and rudder, plus there are no planing strakes on the hull, which means no slap at anchor.

The Integrity team has over 30 years experience, owning, building and servicing luxury motor yachts.

It is this experience, plus our passion for boating and knowledge of the marine marketplace, that ensures all our clients receive the very best advice, support and guidance when purchasing their boat.

We pride ourselves on working closely with our clients to provide a model that exactly suits their needs, while developing long term friendships through relationships built on honesty, integrity and trust.

Integrity Motor Yachts F Arm Sanctuary Cove Marina Phone 1300 798 735

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• 24 knots+ • 2 Cabins • Twin 480hp Cummins Engines • Midship Queen

• Arriving Mid 2018 • Bow & Stern Thrusters • Garmin Electronics • Cockpit Controls

NEW ϤϢϣϪ Model Alaska Ϧϫft Sedan Price from: Χϣ.ϣϧM

The long awaited Alaska 49 has a two cabin layout with island queen-size master stateroom amidships & twin offset XL single bunks forward. A spirited performer, this stunner offers an open plan feel to make entertaining from salon to cockpit seamless and boasts the renowned Cummins QSB 6.7l 480hp engine package with a secondary cockpit control station to port.

The l-shaped galley is well laid out & sees a dishwasher, microwave oven & 2 burner cook top opposite the isotherm fridge & separate freezer with plenty of storage & draws all tted with BLUM xtures. Fully air conditioned and trimmed in gorgeous cherry timbers with tastefully nished textured fabrics the interiors of the next generation Alaska Motor Yachts are at the forefront of the luxury motor yacht industry.

43, 44, 47, 49, 55, 57, 60 | Sedan or Flybridge

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Share the costs with Boat Equity Syndicated motor yacht ownership base at Sanctuary Cove.

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE to have a brand new boat at a fraction of the cost, without the fuss of maintenance and cleaning.

Fast, stylish and luxurious, this 2018 Fairline 48GT is based at Sanctuary Cove and is offered in a fully managed syndicate.

The cockpit features a J-shaped seating area with a table, and can offer the option of a sunbed conversion.

The interior is fitted out in a high gloss walnut wood finish that creates a harmonious blend of elegance and practicality.

Look beyond the sun-appreciating nature of this sports cruiser and you will find new technologies and exceptional engineering.

Twin Volvo Penta 600 IPS engines power this 48GT giving her exhilarating performance, handling and impeccable sea keeping.

The retractable hardtop comes with paneled glazing for that ‘open, even when closed’ sensation.

Moving through the boat you’ll find a luxuriously spacious, sociable upper deck that offers plentiful seating in addition to a well-appointed helm station with twin seats.

The lower deck has three cabins as standard and there is an optional lower saloon/dinette in lieu of the third cabin layout.

• 3 cabin layout • Galley up • Air conditioned • Gloss walnut interor • Hydraulic swim platform On-going running costs per share $1,000 pm incs: • Cleaning, servicing and maintenance.

• Full time dock side concierge.

• *10% holding deposit required.

• Terms and conditions apply.

Perfectly formed, perfectly thought-through.

Everything you come to expect from a Fairline.

50% of shares have already sold. Call now to secure your 1/8 share and don’t miss the boat.

For detailed information on shared equity ownership contact Leigh-Smith Yachts.

Leigh-Smith Yachts +61 7 5577 9200 or sales@LSYachts.com.au Rob 0408 758 099 | Ryan 0408 758 886 42 Quay Street, Sanctuary Cove , Qld 4212

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THE NEW STANDARD FOR

Watercraft Luxury

www.jswpowersports.com.au

SCIBS 2018 FEATURE

Fish hard, play hard Introducing the new Sea Fox 248 Commander.

SEA FOX BOATS has perfected a boat that ticks all the boxes. Sea Fox 248 Commander was

Add the new bow table which also doubles as a bow filler board with cushion and you’ve

The 25-footer hits the sweet spot as a welldesigned fishing vessel with plenty of luxury

created to fish hard as well as play hard.

The hull is designed by a naval engineer incorporating Sea Fox’s classic Carolina flair and raised sheer lines, giving the boat an aggressive stance and incredibly dry ride.

The hard-core fisherman will appreciate the new 115-litre aerated and pressurised live bait tank with aquarium window plus the maximised insulated fish box to hold the big catch.

The Ultima hard top is practical yet stylish with four storage boxes, sun roof, built-in LED lights, fresh water misters and a great Kicker sound system plus plenty of rod holders throughout.

The family cruiser will enjoy both the dual curved bow lounger seating with flip-out bow backrests as well as the wide lounger forward of the console.

got a perfect spot for entertaining and relaxing in between casts.

As with all Sea Fox boats the console houses a spacious head with sink and heaps of storage.

Maximisation of space for both seating and storage are done beautifully and resourcefully on board.

The smart design console boasts automotive style ergonomics, certain to exceed every captain’s expectations.

Leaning post seating with bolsters adds comfort and a practical esky fits neatly underneath and within easy reach while underway.

248 Commander is the newest model in the Sea Fox range of centre consoles and offers a ton of fishing features and demands attention out on the water with its great lines.

comforts to also please the family.

Combine that with a fair price and backed by a lifetime hull warranty and this boat has to be the very best choice in this class.

JSW Powersports are the Australian and New Zealand Distributor for Sea Fox Boats, with the Sea Fox 248 Commander starting at $132,900.

JSW Powersports (07) 5529 2616

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Introducing the Horizon V68 - Superyacht Attitude

New Model Release.

• All new contemporary design with modern styling • Extensive volume inside & out • Choice of configuration depending on your cruising lifestyle • Designed specifically for owners to easily self-manage • Patent Scrimp vacuum hull • Carbon-fibre Skylounge or Open Flybridge option • Standard specifications is highly optioned • Includes larger beam than most 80’ vessels • Three staterooms with ensuite plus crew quarters

Take control of your boat and make berthing a breeze with Yacht Controller.

Demo appointments available upon request.

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Australia & New Zealand’s exclusive dealer for Horizon Yachts & Yacht Controller.

Horizon Motor Yachts Australia. 44C The Promenade, Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212 Phone +61 7 5577 9009 Email sales@hmya.com.au Website hmya.com.au

SCIBS 2018 FEATURE

Horizon Superyacht family Mini-Superyacht within an Owner/Operator Platform.

DESIGNED AS AN ENTRY-LEVEL motor yacht with superyacht attitude, the new Horizon V68 is

Immediately striking in appearance thanks to a plumb bow design – and only the second Horizon

and making the stairs larger with less rise to optimise the flow throughout the vessel.

the company’s latest model focused on satisfying a specific cruising lifestyle: owner operation.

The V68 was a concept nearly nine years in the making, and was ultimately created in collaboration with world-renowned designer Jonathan Quinn Barnett (JQB).

The Horizon/JQB team combined input from international yacht brokers and their clients’ specifications to tailor the V68 to three specific objectives: safety, solid architecture, and customisation to an owner’s lifestyle normally found with superyacht projects.

Retaining Horizon’s signature quality inside and out, as well as taking advantage of the trickledown effect from Horizon’s superyacht projects, the new V68 motor yacht allows owners to take long-term cruising in under 70 feet.

model apart from the FD series to feature this – the V68 has been planned throughout with large open spaces, wide side decks and a voluminous interior that takes advantage of large windows in the main deck and cabins and a 19’6” beam.

Excellent visibility and sizable 2” stainless steel handrails underscore the attention given to safety that is of particular importance to owners.

Unique to an entry-level motor yacht such as the V68 is the option for customisation, and owners are given the choice of at least two major layout options for each deck.

The V68 offers a three or four-cabin layout with a private and spacious master suite located midship with a walk-in closet and vanity. Optional quarters for crew are situated aft. JQB focused here on opening any narrow passages into foyers

On the main deck, the design emphasises unobstructed views to enhance the feeling of spaciousness with an open salon that flows into a large aft joined galley; the main deck can also be configured with a country kitchen or lower helm forward.

Advanced systems, safety in design, luxurious finishes and options for customisation – qualities of a custom superyacht – are the cornerstones of the V68 model.

Available now for order in Open Flybridge and Skylounge versions.

Horizon Motor Yachts Australia +61 7 5577 9009 or sales@hmya.com.au

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Presented by Australia's finest Real Estate agents

Rising property values The rise of million dollar Gold Coast suburbs.

WORDS NICK NICHOLS

IF MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES are any guide, the Gold Coast now has six million-dollar suburbs, and the latest research reveals that several more are close to joining this exclusive club.

Main Beach remained the Gold Coast’s suburb with the most expensive houses with a median price of $1.67million, according to CoreLogic’s detailed snapshot of median property prices for the 12 months to the end of January 2018.

This was followed by Mermaid Beach ($1.38million), Surfers Paradise ($1.31million), Clear Island Waters ($1.15million), Broadbeach Waters ($1.13million) and Bundall ($1.07million).

The report also reveals that three more suburbs are just shy of this exclusive list – all of them close to water.

South Stradbroke Island is the closest to the mark with a median house price of $970,000, but Paradise Point at $969,009 and Runaway Bay at $964,909 are also nearing that magic million figure.

Surprisingly, two hinterland suburbs are the next closest with Willow Vale at $902,520 and Tallebudgera Valley at $899,056 on annual price gains of 7.6 per cent and 10.6 per cent respectively.

The past year delivered strong housing price growth across the Gold Coast with 14 of the city’s 79 suburbs producing double-digit returns. Market analysts are confident of further gains in the year ahead, although probably at a slower pace.

Researcher Michael Matusik sums up the Gold Coast market as ‘pretty solid’ due to strong fundamentals.

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In his latest overview of the Gold Coast market, Mr Matusik says the Gold Coast is attracting 12,500 new residents a week and calculates that the market needs 5,000 new dwellings a year to meet demand.

However, while residential sales have increased, along with dwelling approvals, he warns that new dwelling supply is ‘struggling to keep up with demand’.

“The dwelling market is in a strong upswing in terms of sales,” Mr Matusik says.

“There were 8,500 detached house sales; 10,000 apartment sales; 4,000 townhouse sales and 2,500 vacant lot sales on the Gold Coast last year. These volumes are more than double those traded just five years ago.

“Current attached dwelling values are rising faster than the mid-term, and especially long-term, average. Median house values rose 7.6 per cent last year; apartment values rose 5.7 per cent and townhouse prices were up 4.5 per cent.

“So, too, are weekly rents, especially for apartments and townhouses. Our available rental rate for the Gold Coast is currently 1.7 per cent for apartments, 2 per cent for townhouses and 3.7 per cent for detached houses.”

In February he noted there were just 2,000 dwellings advertised for rent on the Gold Coast.

“The Gold Coast current momentum is being somewhat influenced by new construction associated with the Commonwealth Games,” Mr Matusik says.

Although he believes the local market will ‘cool’ after the Games ‘there is little to warrant a market bust’.

“Values aren’t inflated and there are serious limits on housing supply,” he says.

It’s a view shared by other property forecasters, including CoreLogic’s head of research Tim Lawless.

“There probably will be a bit of a slowdown after the Commonwealth Games but I don’t think the market is going to crash or probably even go backwards,” Mr Lawless says.

“You have the added effect of the broader economy of the Gold Coast. It has certainly picked up, not just because of the Commonwealth Games, but because of a more broad-based improvement on the back of better tourism numbers and stronger migration rates.

Labour markets have really tightened up as well.”

Mr Lawless says the strongest property growth on the Gold Coast over the past year has occurred along the beachfront suburbs.

“It is generally those coastal areas, the eastern strip of the Gold Coast, showing a stronger performance and that’s understandable because that’s where the scarcity is in the land,” he says.

“But a lot of the hinterland locations around the Gold Coast have also really bounced back as well.”

The CoreLogic data has delivered one notable negative figure among the coastal suburbs with the Broadbeach median house price down 4.9 per cent to $621,849.

In contrast, the median price for apartments in Broadbeach jumped 5.2 per cent to $521,171.

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7360 Marine Dr East, Sanctuary Cove 113 main Commodore • Unbeatable river location, Drive, 1,017m2*,Paradise North facingWaters • Spacious home office, fully equipped media room • Stone kitchen with Miele, IIve and Quasair appliances One of the Gold Coast’s most iconic residences. Occupying • Open plan living, alfresco entertaining + Florida room 1,489m2* with an impressive river frontage of over 46* metres • Pontoon mooring, garaging for 2 cars + buggy parking this iconic home sits proudly on the banks of the Nerang River • Resort-style pool, sundeck, glass fencing, FIRB approved and holds pride of place in a landmark position within the prestigious suburb of Paradise Waters. The three-storey residence is a masterpiece of elegant architecture, practical family function, grace and charm. raywhitesanctuarycove.com

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• Outdoor BBQ/kitchen option, Approx. 48 sq/447sqm home • 22,500L rainwater tank and low maintenance garden

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Sale 5119 St Andrews Terrace, Sanctuary Cove • Eastern balcony to panoramic views across 18th hole • Preferred mid level design with open floor plan • Tastefully renovated kitchen & ducted air-conditioning • Vehicle & buggy garaging, FIRB approved • Buggy, walking & cycling tracks throughout the resort

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113 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters 6265 Broken Hills Drive, Sanctuary Cove One of the Gold Coast’s most iconic residences. Occupying • Open floor plan 2* with formal & informal living spaces 1,489m with an impressive river frontage of over 46* metres • Masterthis suite feat. his &sits hersproudly walk inon robes & opulent en-suite iconic home the banks of the Nerang River • Ground floor guest suite or second master and holds pride of place in a landmark position within the • Doubleprestigious storey entry flooded with natural lightThe & space suburb of Paradise Waters. three-storey • Executive office / 4th bedroom at front entrance residence is a masterpiece of elegant architecture, practical family function, grace and charm.

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Dante-Goods and Bads Minima Moralia room divider. P.O.A.

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Natuzzi Italia

Mapa hand made gold glass bowl, made in Italy. Also available in silver.

From $1,560

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Tigmi Trading

Pied Pablo round gold raffia and gold iron lamp handmade in Morocco. RRP $545

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Tone it down Homme Upholstery Studio

Christian Fischbacher ‘Expression’ cushion. P.O.A.

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Curious Grace

Keki Concrete Cubes. Available in medium grey and dark grey, with an oak shelf (RRP $310) or without (RRP $230).

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Carrol Boyes

‘Coil’ water jug. RRP $195

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Cabin Lounge by Nicholas Karlovasitis and Sarah Gibson. From $4,953

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ENTERTAINMENT

6 - 8 APRIL Women of the World Festival

12 - 15 APRIL Yes! We Dance

13 - 21 APRIL American Idiot

To be held at Brisbane Powerhouse as part of Festival 2018, Women of the World (WOW) will see 100 local and international speakers come together to celebrate the achievements of women and girls across the Commonwealth.

Keynote speakers include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar AO, the first Sri Lankan to climb Mount Everest, Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala and Canadian First Nations folk duo, ShoShona Kish and Raven Kanetakta of Digging Roots.

Lose yourself in this humorous, revealing, uplifting and ecstatic dancing party as your neighbour, bricklayer, barista and local school teacher become dancing greats. Created by Gold Coast company Everybody NOW! and cocommissioned by Bleach* Festival, Festival 2018 and City Of Gold Coast, the free participatory performance experience will take place at the Festival 2018 Roundabout Stage, Broadbeach.

Coming to Brisbane’s Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for a limited season, the explosive Broadway phenomenon American Idiot, features every song from Green Day’s iconic album American Idiot as well as several hits from their follow up release, 21st Century Breakdown. It tells the story of three best mates whose quest for true meaning in a world full of violence and dissolution leads them on a journey of self-discovery, heartache and revelation.

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17 - 29 APRIL Gold Coast Film Festival

20 - 21 APRIL WAVE Festival 2018

29 APRIL Great Brisbane Bike Ride

The Gold Coast will host film enthusiasts, filmmakers and families from across Australia with more than 100 film and film-related events to be showcased over the 13-day festival.

Highlights include premiere screenings of some of the latest feature films from around the world, as well as the Movie and Music Trivia Night, Shorts in Paradise Festival (SIPFest) and the popular Movie Locations Tour.

Hip Hop, electronic, poetry and new music – Queensland Symphony Orchestra has announced a two-day musical collaboration with some of the coolest artists in the country.

Featuring incredible performances with The Kite String Tangle, Horrorshow and more, WAVE Festival 2018 will take place at the Brisbane Powerhouse with the cutting-edge program shining the spotlight on contemporary music and Australian composers and music makers.

South East Queenslanders are being urged to register for Bicycle Queensland’s Great Brisbane Bike Ride. The signature event caters for people of all ages and fitness levels, with three course options – 110km, 75km, and 40km – as well as a Family Fun Ride and the iconic Mount Coot-tha Challenge – a timed 2.3km, 9 per cent climb, up Brisbane’s highest peak. All proceeds will go to charity partner Diabetes Queensland.

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Perfect gifts for that special someone ...

Liliana Rogers extends an invitation to you to visit the new and refurbished gift, home and living space in Sanctuary Cove. Cabana offers a relaxed and inspiring coastal feel to help inspire your homespace with friendly advice and procurement.

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ENTERTAINMENT

FROM 2 MAY RENT Loosely based on Puccini’s La Boheme, RENT follows the life of a group of friends struggling to make it in New York’s East. Fourteen talented young musical theatre artists have landed roles in the Brisbane season of the award-winning musical to be presented by Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Matt Ward Entertainment. This visceral performance shows the group dealing with heartbreak as they strive to fulfil their dreams, intertwined in the shadow of HIV and AIDS.

2 MAY Tinalley String Quartet – Con Brio Concert Series

3 MAY Gold Coast Music Awards

Internationally acclaimed for its ‘addictive sound’, ‘intuitive’ music making and ‘technical virtuosity’, the Tinalley String Quartet has established itself as one of Australia’s most awarded classical music exports. Presented by HOTA in the Paradise Showroom, this three series program includes some of the most beloved repertoires in the string quartet genre.

Bobby Alu will headline this year’s Gold Coast Music Awards line-up with Electrik Lemonade, Hussy Hicks and Eliza and the Delusionals also on the bill. The free, all-ages concert takes place on a festival-sized stage on Surfers Paradise beach and runs alongside the Gold Coast Music Awards gala ceremony which will be held in a ticketed marquee.

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5 MEMBERSHIPS, 1 LIFESTYLE. GOLF ACCESS MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE

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5 - 7 MAY Maleny Wood Expo: From Seed to Fine Furniture

17 - 20 MAY Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival

Designed to promote sustainable use of native timbers through the work of regional wood artisans, the Expo features three days of family fun in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Wander at leisure through lovingly crafted timber products, visit the ‘Inside Out’ Wootha Prize exhibition, smell the spicy aroma of newly milled timber and see live demonstrations of mobile milling, chainsaw carving, woodworking and more.

This free community event boasts a stellar local and international line-up including The Robert Cray Band, Jon Stevens and The Screaming Jets. With 20 performance areas both on the beachfront and throughout the streets of Broadbeach, amazing food at local bars and restaurants, and activities for all ages throughout the precinct, the multi-award winning festival has something for everyone.

31 MAY - 3 JUNE STOMP New York, West End and international sensation STOMP heads to The Star Gold Coast. Eight performers use non-traditional instruments – from supermarket trolleys to Zippo lighters, plastic bags to garbage can lids – to hammer out an explosively feel-good rhythm. Loved by audiences of all ages, this multi-award winning show is wordless, witty and fun.

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BOOKSHELF

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A Stolen Season

Three Gold Coins

By Rodney Hall

By Josephine Moon

The interwoven story of three people experiencing a period of life they never thought possible. Each sets out along a separate path, seeking a stolen season in which they can live on their own terms. RRP $29.99

One coin for love, one for marriage, one to return to Rome. Three Gold Coins is a masterfully written celebration of food, family, triumph over adversity and love. RRP $29.99

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Munmun

Plant Society

By Jesse Andrews

By Jason Chongue

A pointed, amusing and highly-original story set in an alternate reality wherein every person’s physical size is directly proportional to their wealth. RRP $19.99

Covering everything from basic plant care and propagation techniques to detailed profiles of 22 indoor plants, this book will help transform your space into an indoor rainforest. RRP $29.99

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I’ve Come to say Goodbye

Modern Retro Home

By Barbara Carmichael

By Jason Grant

Over a ten-year period the author travelled back and forth spending time with a 32-year-old Indian spice merchant named Tarun in Rajasthan.

Through his eyes, she saw and fell in love with India. RRP $26.99

No matter the size of your budget or living space, or whether your belongings are sourced from eBay or vintage stores, the tips in this book can be applied to create your own modern retro home. RRP $49.99

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Captive

The Fair and The Foul

By Tony Park

By David Hill

A woman’s quest turns lethal when a very eager – and rather naive – Australian lawyer, Kerry Maxwell, flies into South Africa to volunteer at a wildlife orphanage run by notorious vet, Graham Baird. RRP $29.99

A riveting, personal take on a subject that many Australians follow fanatically, this book is a must-read for sports lovers – and for those who have never quite understood our national obsession. RRP $34.99

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PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURE FEATURES:

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We also design, build and install pool enclosures that comply with pool safety regulations. As well as adding value to your home,

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

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BRAINFOOD

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ACROSS 1 Final football match (11) 7 Paddle (3) 8 Vindicator (7) 9 Departs (5) 10 Billow (5) 12 Scrap (5) 14 Become liable for (5) 15 Towards the front (7) 17 Make lace (3) 18 Raconteur (11) DOWN 1 Vocations (11) 2 Formerly (7) 3 Muslim chieftains (5) 4 Class of musical instruments (5) 5 Boar (3) 6 Criminal (11) 11 Narrated account (7) 13 Bowler hat (5) 14 Main point (5) 16 Court (3)

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Stars

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

ARiES 21 Mar – 20 Apr

LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug

SAggiTARiUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec

TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May

ViRgO 24 Aug – 23 Sept

Developments will encourage you to re-evaluate your daily life and work. If finances have been a success, you’ll find ways to keep things that way; and if not, April and May will provide incentive to make money. A fresh health and fitness routine will appeal throughout May, but don’t stress if you feel unmotivated to accommodate fitness into your schedule; you soon will.

CAPRiCORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan

Venus will stimulate your love life and love of luxuriousness. Jupiter retrograde in your partnership zone will enable you to consolidate circumstances in your personal life. But with Mercury retrograde until mid-April, be careful in communications until then. Uranus in Taurus from mid-May will bring change over several years, so plan for events that bring long-term happiness.

gEMiNi 22 May – 21 Jun

LiBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct

AQUARiUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb

CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul

SCORPiO 24 Oct – 22 Nov

PiSCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar

You’ll feel drawn to explore the more sensual 'you’ over the next two months. Romance, good food and fine company will nurture your soul. If you’re single, you may meet someone new! Early April could also be a good time to negotiate a business or work contract. The Aries new moon on April 16th will feel revitalising, bringing that extra zing to your personal life.

You’ll appreciate the opportunity to bring more stability into your relationships and finances over coming months. Mars in your partnership zone from mid-May will add zing to this important area of your life. You may experience a healing development in a shared circumstance, one that allows you to explore your own sensitivities with the aim of gaining strength.

Prepare to turn a major corner in your daily routine, health or work in inspired or even unusual ways. Venus in your sign from April 25th until May 19th will put the focus on love and money; and potentially boost these key areas. In addition, the full moon on May 30th will stimulate your work and relationships, suggesting all your hard work will lead to fresh opportunities.

Venus will add pizzazz to your love life over the next two months and the truly big news will be Uranus in Taurus from mid-May, signifying considerable changes in a partnership, business or personal. For some, it will mean a more settled phase; for others, the necessity to look for more stability. So if want security, the next few months will help you to find it.

A romantic, luxurious atmosphere in April will be conducive to better interpersonal relationships, and could boost your career, too. Trust that your high expectations can lead to positive new circumstances. The Scorpio full moon on April 30th will encourage you to indulge more in your family, creativity and emotions, bringing a deeper connection with someone special.

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You’ll gain a sense of progress once Mercury ends its retrograde phase mid-April and will appreciate the opportunity to boost relationship dynamics.

A break early in April will bring contentment. If limitations seem to restrict your movements, rest assured you will gain stability as a result. The new moon on May 15th will revitalise your partnerships if these flag in April.

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Mars, Saturn and Pluto in your sign over the next six weeks to two months will motivate you to make a key commitment. This may simply be a commitment to yourself; to be more hands-on in decision-making for example; or you may commit to a key relationship. For some, the next two months will present a fresh chapter at work, where the more diligent you are, the better the result.

Energetic and feisty Mars will enter your sign midMay, refueling your energy levels and giving you motivation to succeed. This makes the next six weeks ideal for laying the foundations for success, especially at work and in your personal life. A key commitment made early April will provide the opportunity to prove your communication skills and boost relationships.

You’ll relish the sense that you can improve your circumstances slowly but surely over the next two months. Considerable focus on your earning power early in April will provide a sense of stability in your work and personal life. You’ll feel the change in the air regarding health towards the end of April, giving you the chance to adopt and adapt to new health regimes.

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COVER STORY

Racing for gold Our cover artwork is courtesy of Gold Coast Turf Club, who will be hosting the inaugural Gold Coast Cup at Aquis Park in May. ON SATURDAY 5 MAY, the newly named Gold Coast Cup will raise the bar across the racing fraternity.

Formerly known as the Prime Minister’s Cup, this prestigious Gold Coast metropolitan meeting of nine races will serve as one of the feature events of the Queensland Winter Carnival.

As well as over a million dollars in prize money there will be new incentives added to the Bat Out Of Hell 900m sprint, with new sponsor Gold Coast Harley-Davidson® coming on board.

Long-standing and local sponsors of the elite race-day at Aquis Park have also put their name alongside the individual races.

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Signature races include: • $ 358,000 Attwood Marshall A.D. Hollindale Stakes (group 2).

• $100,000 Gold Coast Cup. • $125,000 Brandons Gold Coast Guineas.

• $125,000 Moreton Hire Ken Russell Memorial.

• $150,000 UBET Silk Stocking.

• $ 90,000 Gold Coast Harley-Davidson® Bat Out of Hell 900m sprint.

Off track the Gold Coast Cup is set to showcase all the glitz and glamour of the GC with attendees dressing in their race-day finest with tailored suits for the men and colourful dresses, hats and headwear for the ladies.

This year will boast some ‘golden’ new initiatives on track including themed Fashions on the Field and a Beards & Bikes precinct with Barbers and Harley-Davidson® models on display.

Exclusive dining packages are available on the day in the Skyline and Gallery Restaurants, while The Canary Bar will be back in its full glory in The Dome, unravelling some new tantalising food offerings.

Be sure to book early to ensure you are trackside for this iconic Gold Coast event.

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Artist’s impression.

The Lady-Datejust The classically feminine Rolex, sized and styled to perfectly match its wearer since 1957.

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