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16 - 20 Preview 22 Competition 24 - 28 Feature Eric Bana interview

30 - 32 Wish List Fall collection Looking sharp

34 - 40 Looking Good Serious relaxation Inner goddess

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Beauty spot

42 - 52 Health & Wellbeing Feature Alpha-H Champions Hair Beauty Day Spa Benowa Mansions Advanced Aesthetics Retreat Massage and Wellness

54 - 62 See & Be Seen Meet & greet Mighty miniatures Year of the Pig Ferrari driven women A Day at the Races

64 - 70 Cuisine

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Top tables Chicken with a twist Cooking with fire Chef’s choice

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Contents 72 - 73 Wine Cellar Valley wines

74 - 76 Well Travelled Amazing Azamara

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78 - 85 Property Portfolio Size matters

86 Luxury Living Autumn inspiration

88 - 96 Luxury Boating Feature Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Horizon Yacht Australia Leigh-Smith Yachts JSW Powersports

98 - 99 At The Wheel Volcanic personality

100 - 105 Entertainment

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Polo by the Sea Event calendar

106 - 107 CoveTV 108 Bookshelf 110 Brainfood 112 Stars

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It’s been a long, hot summer but with the weather finally cooling down it’s time to take advantage of the milder temperatures and clear blue skies that define autumn in South East Queensland.

Editor’s letter IT’S BEEN A LONG, hot summer but with the weather finally cooling down it’s time to take advantage of the milder temperatures and clear blue skies that define autumn in South East Queensland.

At Sanctuary Cove, the first thing that comes to mind is ‘Boat Show’.

After more than three decades, this popular event continues to attract bumper crowds as it showcases the very best the marine industry has to offer.

With over 300 exhibitors, more than 500 watercraft and a host of entertainment for the whole family, this year’s show is certainly set to shine.

In this edition we preview the 2019 event and bring you a sneak-peak at some of the stunning vessels – from jetskis to superyachts – that will be displayed around The Marine Village precinct from 23-26 May. Still on the subject of boats – albeit a much bigger variety – Clare has recently spent a very pleasant 10 days cruising around New Zealand on the amazing Azamara Quest.

You can read all about her adventures in the Well Travelled section.

New Zealand is also where our wine writer, Tony, takes us as he tastes some extraordinary Pyramid Valley products.

I’m think ing the se would go perfectly with the delicious chicken recipe from The Balfour Kitchen or the wood-fired fare included in Marj’s Cooking with Fire article.

Those of you who love movies and motorbikes will enjoy our feature interview with actor and comedian Eric Bana.

You may remember him for his role in the iconic Australia movie, The Castle, or the groundbreaking hit, Thor, but these days he is just as passionate about racing bikes as he is about making films. Interesting reading.

Of course, with this being our Health and Wellbeing issue, we have that covered too, with a very special section dedicated to everything from sustainable skincare products to the very best relaxation treatments.

Our latest competition also gives one lucky reader the chance to win a relaxing rejuvenation package thanks to Champions Hair Beauty Day Spa and Alpha-H. Enjoy.

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PREVIEW

News and views Save the date CIRQUE DU SOLEIL KURIOS – CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

Cancer Council Queensland is calling on locals to prepare to pop the kettle on in support of the thousands of people who are diagnosed with cancer each year. Register to host an event anytime in May or June and you’ll receive a free host kit with everything you need to make your morning tea a success.

“One person is diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes in Queensland – the length of an average morning tea break,” said Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan. “You can help us support those impacted by cancer by getting friends, family or workmates together to share a cuppa and delicious food while donating to the cause.”

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Gold Coast to the West Coast

Proudly Gold Coast owned and operated for over 20 years, the team at Alpha-H has announced an exciting new partnership with Sephora USA, which will see their products available throughout America. A global leader in corrective and preventative skincare, Alpha-H have developed a strong relationship with the beauty trailblazer.

“We have seen so much growth since we first partnered with Sephora in our local markets and it has been a dream of ours to launch into the US market with them,” said Global Brand Manager, Jamee Parker. “Sephora is a great platform to reach millions of people who are seeking the best in beauty, and Alpha-H is proud to be represented on this unparalleled world-class stage.”

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HOTA’s purpose-built $37.5 million open-air venue has already hosted a number of stellar events, with the stage now set for even bigger, better shows following the appointment of respected music industry legend Graham Ashton (Asho) to the HOTA team. Having worked with hundreds of national and international artists including Mumford & Sons, Amy Shark, Robbie Williams and Powderfinger, Asho will ramp up the venue’s live music programming through his company, Footstomp Music. As HOTA’s contemporary music booker, Asho aims to elevate its prominence as a leading music venue with its outdoor stage and theatre.

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Meet and greet

Gold Coast fashionista, Liz Clift, was honoured to be invited by the JT Foxx organisation to interview Brooke Shields in front of an audience of over 2,000 in Los Angeles recently. The Hollywood star has her own label on the shopping channel in the States and, according to Liz, is very down-to-earth.

“She settled my nerves by being so genuinely friendly and authentic that it felt like I was a guest in her home,” Liz says.

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The new Continental GT. Be Extraordinary.

Experience the new Bentley Continental GT at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, May 23–26.

Contact us today to book your private appointment and test-drive of the new Continental GT. Bentley Brisbane and Bentley Gold Coast Major Sponsor of 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

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Congratulations to Alecia Owens from Monterey Keys who is the winner of our competition from issue 70. Her prize is a stunning Tom Ford Natalia Bag valued at $3,745 courtesy of Harrolds – Australia’s Luxury Department Store.

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Perfume Master Class

Presented by Samantha Taylor at Links Hope Island, The Powder Room’s Perfume Master Class is an introductory session into the intriguing world of perfume.

Learn about the origin of perfume, how to select a new scent and how to apply and store fragrances. At the end of the class, guests are invited to create their own fragrance using the Olfactorium ® containing the finest raw materials from the world’s leading suppliers in Europe.

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The Rotary Club of Hope Island, in conjunction with Sanctuary Cove Primary Thoroughfare Body Corporate, Mulpha Sanctuary Cove, and with the support of Federal Member the Hon Stuart Robert, have announced plans to build an ‘Armistice Memorial’ at Sanctuary Cove.

Commemorating the skills and sacrifice of all Australians and New Zealand service personnel who are serving and have served our country with distinction and honour, the memorial will be located on the island at the entrance to Sanctuary Cove, with the site gifted in perpetuity by Sanctuary Cove PTBC. The Rotary Club of Hope Island invites local residents and businesses to donate to help fund this exciting project.

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Ladies who golf The 2019 Sanctuary Cove Ladies’ Golf Classic was a great success, with 125 ladies enjoying one round on The Palms golf course and two rounds on The Pines golf course along with a variety of entertainment. Congratulations to Sanctuary Cove Member Marion Coy on winning the event and taking home the diamond-studded putter. To register your interest for the 2020 Ladies’ Golf Classic, email info@scgcc.com.au

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Man versus machine He may be one of Australia’s most successful actors, but Eric Bana is a real rev-head at heart.

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GIVEN THE IMPRESSIVE body of dramatic work that Eric Bana has done in his career – Troy, Black Hawk Down, The Hulk, Munich and The Time Traveler’s Wife – it’s hard to believe that the Australian-born actor got his start as a stand-up comedian.

That is until you hear him talk about everything from his love of hitting the open road in his classic cars to how he chooses his roles, and then you see how versatile he can be.

You are known to possess a deep passion for motorcycles and cars. Where did that originate?

It was just always there, I have a lot of specific memories about certain things like driving a car way too young (Laughs), about always wanting to be behind the wheel, and I was just always, always

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interested in anything mechanical, two wheels and four wheels.

I remember there was a friend of my grandparents who used to sometimes drive us to school in a one of the early style trucks that didn’t have indicators, but he would pull a lever and the hand would pop up on the right-hand side.

There was nothing more exciting to me than reaching across while he was driving and pulling the hand up. I was just always excited about anything to do with cars.

Do you like vintage vehicles or racing machines?

I mainly prefer old stuff for sure. I’m in awe of modern engineering and what the latest cars can do, and how efficiently they can do them, but I do feel like we are heading into oblivion a little bit with some type of cars and super cars.

I think there is a really interesting conversation to be had about what electric cars are doing to design.

So, I appreciate the modern stuff in terms of their engineering, but I always, always hark back to wanting to jump into my old cars to get around for sure.

Is the Australian culture and love of vehicles and driving on par with what you have experienced in America?

I guess I have experienced it more through the eyes of being a parent, and now having a son who is 19. I think the thing that I really notice is the massive disconnect between the younger generation and the automobile.

I know tons of 19-20-year-olds who have absolutely no interest in owning a car, whereas

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when I was young, if you didn’t own a car, you just couldn’t get from point A to point B. It was just not a conversation to be had.

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You’ve spoken about a mental switch that must happen when you put on your helmet. What do you mean by that?

It’s something that I picked up early on in some advanced training which I thought was a really, really good notion; that you must make a mental decision to enter a different headspace, and that if you just continue whatever frame of mind that you are in, you can kind of daydream and think about whatever you were thinking about before putting the helmet on, and you are probably not going to have a great day.

I’m not saying you can’t relax while you are riding a motorcycle, I’m just saying that I think it was a great piece of advice to treat the putting on of the helmet as the moment that everything changes in terms of your mindset. >>

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If you had to choose, do you prefer riding a motorcycle or driving a car?

I’ll definitely ride.

Does your wife Rebecca support you riding a motorcycle or is she a worried spouse?

(Laughs) That’s a good question. It’s interesting. She never really worried about me racing cars, and I’d say that she probably worries about me riding.

But she is quite good. If I go to a track day with my race bike, I don’t think she is overly concerned. I think she is more concerned when I’m commuting, and she’s also a little bit concerned when I go away for multi-day rides on my adventure bike.

But, I would say that probably commuting is the one that she would be most concerned about.

She is able to identify where the real danger exists verses the ‘he might get banged up a little bit’ danger.

In 2007, you had a serious crash at the Targa Professional Road Rally which you did a documentary around (Love the Beast). Is that the scariest moment you have ever had in racing/driving cars or motorcycles?

It wasn’t very scary; it was more the fact that I was just really, really, really disappointed that I was hurting the car. I kind of knew it was coming a few seconds before we hit, but I’ve definitely had scarier moments than that.

The ironic thing about tarmac rallying is that the scariest moments are the ones where you don’t crash.

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The scariest moments are the ones you have just before the crash, where you thought you were going to crash but didn’t.

The car breaking away slightly on a crest that is going a different direction than you thought, or a surface change halfway around a corner … I think that sometimes the near miss can actually be scarier … the couple of small crashes I’ve had have been a lot less scary I would say.

Being a father and a husband, did you find that after the Targa accident, or any of the near misses, that the way you viewed or embraced racing changed at all?

No, because after that Targa accident … after I repaired the car and got it back on the road, I actually increased the amount of racing I did.

I stopped doing the tarmac rallying and just really concentrated on the more serious GT3 sports car racing on circuits, so actually, my participation in competition went up after the period that was covered in that documentary.

More recently, it’s sort of abated a little bit for various reasons but no, being a dad never really affected any of that in terms of how much I ride, what kind of riding I do, what kind of racing I did.

I guess it’s probably because I’ve been doing all that stuff for so long that it never felt like an activity that you can drop because you’ve known different. Does that make sense?

It would never occur to me not to ride a motorcycle. It would never, ever, ever occur to me to stop taking that risk.

But if I had started riding at the age of 35, that would be a different conversation I think.

Also, there is that side of you that says, ‘I’ve invested a hell of a lot in this. I’ve invested a lot of skill set. I’ve invested a lot time. I’ve put myself at a lot of risk to learn a lot and I want to back that experience and enjoy myself’, you know?

When you were 21, you decided to explore America, travelling for close to six months and over 12,000 miles in a ’79 Mustang. What inspired that trip?

It’s actually a pretty standard Australia psyche, that notion of doing extensive travel when young.

We are a very travelled population. I don’t know if it comes from being so far away from everything that it’s a given that you must travel and just cop it and not see distance as an impediment to experience.

I think part of that comes from growing up in a country that is so big and sparse. The thought of being on a plane for 14 hours or 22 hours, I just don’t think we see that as a reason not to go somewhere. It’s culturally something that is engrained in us.

I don’t know what drove me to do that trip.

It was extremely lonely, very, very lonely.

Generally, I was on my own and without the ability to communicate with back home.

I look back on it and the thought of my kids doing that now … that was back when there were no cell phones, there was no internet, there were no emails.

I would phone home every three or four weeks just to let my parents know that I was still alive.

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Were there any key experiences or stories from that trip that made an impression on you?

I had one really scary moment in Washington, DC, where I got lost in the middle of the night and I think I was saved by the rain. I ended up in a very, very bad part of town.

It was nighttime, and it was raining, and I had zero sense of direction and I just couldn’t get myself out of it. It didn’t matter which direction I turned, I just seemed to be ending up in a worse and worse part of town.

It was bad enough that I was genuinely fearful.

I was running red lights deliberately trying to get pulled over so I could get directions, and I think I ran one red light in full view of a cop car and not even the police car wanted to stop, so I just kept driving.

I think the weirdest thing is that when I finally got myself onto a freeway, I thought ‘I’m out of here, I just need to drive for a few hours to get away from here’, and I spent about three hours on the freeway.

I finally succumbed to checking into a cheap motel at whatever time of the morning it was, and I asked the person at the desk where I was and I was about 15 miles from Washington, DC. I’d been, I guess, on the circular route around the edge of the city. I had done a couple laps, kind of like Chevy Chase in Paris in European Vacation.

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You began your career doing stand-up comedy,

I was reading that Russell Crowe recommended

what appeals to you about the more serious roles?

The acting is what really appealed to me and the comedy was something that I kind of fell into, and once I did, I realised that it could be a kind of interesting alternative route to get to where I wanted to, but that certainly wasn’t my intention when I started doing stand-up.

I was encouraged by some of my coworkers to try it and I went and saw some comedy nights and decided that some people were good and some people weren’t very good, and the guys that weren’t very good were getting paid, and so the light went off in my head and I was like, ‘if they are getting paid I’m certainly going to have a crack at it’.

I got very lucky, I worked in the right parts of the business at the right times. I worked in television sketch comedy right when Australian sketch comedy was at its peak. I rode the right waves at the right time and when the opportunity came up to get into dramatic acting I just went for it.

Initially, when I got my breaks in America I didn’t want to muddy the waters by trying to do comedy as well.

I’m sort of glad I did that because it’s hard to change people’s perception of what you do, and I ended up with these two really, completely different careers internationally and in Australia.

you for Black Hawk Down, Brad Pitt requested you for Troy, and Steven Spielberg very much wanted you for Munich. You seemed to very quickly get on the radar of some very talented, respected, powerful people in the industry.

I don’t really know how. I tried not to intellectualise it or think about it too much at the time. I guess everyone has their moments in our business.

You are either lucky enough to get on board or stay on board, or you miss the bus.

I do know that if you miss the bus, it’s unlikely to come again. I’ve seen plenty of examples, the first few steps are pretty precarious, so I always just try to go with my gut and tried to choose what I thought was interesting, and not be too chess game about it.

I wasn’t interested in a particular pathway, I wasn’t interested in where I was going to end up. I was just interested in what kind of work I was going to be doing.

You sort of end up where you end up, but you just have to make the most of the opportunities, I would not like to be in the position today that I was back then, because the same opportunities don’t exist in terms of the characters and acting roles. The size of movies we have today and the kind of roles that are being offered to young people on the rise are very, very different.

I think its much harder for people to create a body of work that shows off what they can do.

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THAT'S WEIRD, I thought, as Dr Peter Gartner, Medical Director of Park Igls, pressed his hands against my intestines.

Not the intestine pressing – which is standard practice at Mayr-type institutions. Mayr-trained doctors get fantastically excited about distended, swollen and otherwise abused intestines, mainly because they know it's from this, not weight loss, that the big ta-da moment will come at the end of a patient's stay.

Yet as we discussed bloat, insomnia, stress, the perils of sugar, the ideal colour and consistency of poo, Feldenkrais (a serious-sounding movement technique that can enhance sporting performance and relaxation, available at the Park), and the jazz

straying back to the truly weird element in all this: where had I seen him before?

Dr Gartner and his peers are right to go gooey over the gut.

For one thing, Alzheimer's and dementia are thought partly to have their genesis there.

That area below the breast, stretching across the abdomen – they call it the Golden Triangle – should be an unpuffy pyramid of serenity.

Most people arrive with their puff-to-serenity ratio woefully out of whack, but six days of pure living and herbal teas works wonders. Happy intestines = flatter stomachs = client satisfaction.

I've been to other spas.

Spas that called themselves boot camps (and

band Dr Gartner plays in part-time, my mind kept

boot camps that called themselves retreats).

Spas where you never get out of your white robe and develop an old-man shuffle by day two.

Spas where you dress for dinner. Spas where you live off raw food ('Delicious mashed potato’, you tell yourself as you contemplate a coin-sized portion of grated celeriac that's been 'cooked' at 79 degrees).

My favourite spas are undoubtedly the Mayrs.

OK, they're obsessed with chewing. Each morsel. Thirty times minimum. But I can do that.

Nothing much else to do.

And yes, they like you to eat what they laughably call your 'evening meal' (vegetable 'tea') early – around 6pm. But I can do that too (gives me more time to attend the lectures – or slink off to watch Netflix).

lag) and offering a basic package that can be combined with various therapeutic models focusing on everything from the musculoskeletal system to the heart (which means price-wise, you know where you are).

It's serious, in other words. So serious, I'd never heard of it. No one I knew had been or was planning to go.

Ever. Hooray.

The thing about unfashionable spas is that they tend to have unfashionable decor.

Park Igls is utterly without pretensions.

The communal bits are what, to be kind, we could call '80s revivalist. The corridors institutional. The rooms ... clean, comfortable, but school of Ikea. Very inviting beds though.

It also has the most fabulously well-appointed gym of any spa I've been to, with wrap-around windows and panoramic views of the nearby mountains.

The gym's trainers have enough gadgets and techniques up their sleeves to keep boredom at bay, including a sort of indoor terrace composed of squishy 'Kybun' mats that are apparently amazing for your core and balance.

But I'm getting ahead of myself, because you're not encouraged to over-exercise at Park Igls.

There are gentle walks. And gentle swims. It's all gentle.

There are eight levels of menu, ranging from the most severe – a 'spiritual' fast – to a 1,400-calorie comparative feast, and you'll be prescribed one, based on your initial consultation with your assigned doctor.

Dr Gartner put me on level four. I was smug. Level four sounded sumptuous. Excellent, because if I've learnt one thing from my spa odyssey, it's that microscopic amounts of food are all well and good in a controlled environment but can set you up for failure once you get back to real life.

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They don't like you drinking water with food. Think I can manage that.

And they give you bitter waters three times a day to make you poo all the time (once a day is not enough, apparently).

Like toddlers they seem to derive an unfeasible amount of joy from inspecting and analysing poo. Mind you, by the end of a week, you will too.

They're also obsessed with herbal teas. Well, so am I. It was at the Mayrs that I learnt to refer to my gut rather than my tummy; became familiar with Epsom salts, aka bitter salts (the ones that make you poo: my advice, approach with caution); kept fierce guard against assailants on my intestinal flora; took up trampolining and tapping (a manual form of therapy that involves gently using your fingers to tap your chest, head and parts of your face while you recite various mantras to combat anxieties); discovered heated liver packs (warm parcels of muslin or towelling wrapped around herbal compresses, which you place on your abdomen while you lie down, relax and pretend you're a character in Heidi); and made 'lifelong' friends with whom I lost contact after about six weeks.

So I was intrigued by Park Igls, which follows Mayr principles.

It also fits my criteria of being not too far away (no jet

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If I'd been a rookie I might have insisted on being put on level one (about 700 calories a day).

But if there's another thing I've learnt at spas, it's that going to bed hungry is a sure-fire way to a hopeless night's sleep, and sleep was what I was here to master.

We discussed all this, Dr Gartner and I. Then he sent me on my way with my schedule for the week.

That's it? I thought, heading for the 90th time in 12 hours to the tea urn (never has hot water seemed so filling) and scanning the timetable he'd given me.

And I meant that in a good way.

Another thing I've witnessed on Planet Spa is the heavy selling that passes for medical advice at these initial consultations: 'Book in for the drip/the fat-burning/the underwater cranial therapy – it will really enhance the package you've already paid for’.

Before you know it your schedule is a stress bomb of appointments for things you do not need at prices you can't afford.

“Yes, that's it,” said Dr Gartner. “Don't overload your schedule.”

I was by now fully in love with this man.

I kept my extracurricular activities to a minimum because yet another thing I've learnt is that the space between the treatments is just as important as the treatments themselves.

Your mind and body need time to process the massages, the infusions and the Kneipping (a Teutonic ritual that involves submerging as much

of your body as you can stand in hot, then cold, then hot, then freezing water before you scream, 'What the -?').

Park Igls, being a laid-back, easy-does-it kind of place, only makes you subject your lower legs to this, but even that's amazingly invigorating.

The sleep counselling, to be honest, didn't tell me anything I didn't already know from listening to podcasts: avoid blue light for two hours before bedtime; no liquids within two hours of lights out; if sleep really is elusive, stop fretting and get up and do something relaxing.

My sleep at Park Igls was terrible throughout.

Was it the mountains? The minimal calories (it turned out level four wasn't exactly cup-runnethover quantities, although it was delicious)? The fact that I can't ever seem to turn off?

Even Dr Gartner couldn't say.

What he did know, after giving me a sleep tracker to wear one night, was that my blood pressure dips so low around 3am that my body probably thinks I'm dead, so goes into hyper-action.

He prescribed one espresso with my evening meal, in the hope it would keep my blood pressure on a more even keel. It may well have done, but I still woke at three.

For three days I felt diabolical. Wiped out and what is technically known as bleuggggh.

I went for long hikes (strolls, really) across the valley, lost 3lbs (I always lose 3lbs and I'm always

thrilled, even though I know 'it's not about the scales'), watched as my Golden Triangle subsided into that perfect puff-to-serenity ratio (even Dr Gartner was impressed), and generally felt lighter, mentally and physically.

Five months on, what residual benefits do I have?

The chewing comes and goes. So do those 3lbs. But I'm working out differently – more gently, more enjoyably.

I ordered one of those Kybun mats from Switzerland to stand on every day for an hour or so while I work at my desk, and can feel it in my core and legs.

I have discovered I love the company of others, within reason. I'm even more taken with yoga than I was before: calmer – although I think that's finally the cumulative effects of my spa visits rather than all down to Park Igls.

I take time out to count my breath every day.

I blast myself with cold water for 30 seconds or more after every shower – it really improves circulation. Thanks to this minor act of bravery, I'm convinced I'm less of a wuss about cold weather.

And I also returned to the UK with Dr Gartner, at least in a manner of speaking.

The place where I'd seen his face before was on the packets of tea for sale in the lounge area.

Yes, Dr Gartner has his very own herbal tea with his picture on it. I bought three packets.

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HEALTH & Wellbeing WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU walked along the beach? Watched the sunset or simply stopped to enjoy your surroundings?

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Brand owners Michelle and Dean Doherty first began to look seriously at sustainability when the world realised the impact microbeads were having on our environment, and it set off a chain reaction of change for the better at their headquarters and manufacturing plant at Helensvale on the Gold Coast.

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Keep smiling According to one of Australia’s most experienced specialists, dental implants are certainly something to smile about.

AS A REGISTERED DENTAL SPECIALIST who has practiced at Benowa for 25 years and placed over 15,000 dental implants, Dr Niel Latcham shares his views on how to avoid possible pitfalls that can occur with dental implant therapy.

Dental implants are, of course, wonderful news for patients with a missing tooth or teeth – especially if they do not want to wear a denture.

First and foremost, dental implant surgery should be carefully planned. It should be carried out by an experienced and expert clinician in a sterile environment.

Over the years, I have seen many patients who have presented with problems arising from dental implant therapy carried out at other practices.

So, the biggest tip I can offer is to find a practitioner who has the requisite experience and skill to perform the dental implant therapy.

In order to ensure the long term success of the dental implant surgery, the other teeth and gums must be put in a state of health prior to the placing of the dental implant.

Although dental implants do not suffer decay like a natural tooth, they can be adversely affected by gum disease.

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I see the three main objectives of implant surgery as being: (a) There should be no pain either during or after the surgery; (b) The patient should be able to smile and function normally by the very next day; (c) A sound, long time prognosis for any dental implants placed.

Many of my patients enquire about the ‘All on 4’ implant system which they have seen advertised.

As I explain to them, this ‘All-on-4’ system involves having all the teeth removed in either the upper or lower jaw. These teeth are then replaced with four dental implants.

This may be a reasonable option in the situation where the patient presents with no teeth (i.e. full dentures), or in very selected cases, where all the patient’s teeth are hopelessly infected.

There is, however, in my view, a downside to this approach because some practitioners who use ‘All-on-4’ actually remove healthy teeth. They also drill away a great deal of jaw bone.

This mode of therapy requires regular on-going regulation, follow-up appointments and additional expense to ensure a healthy long-term result.

As a specialist dentist whose principal obligation is to preserve and maintain healthy teeth wherever possible, I am ethically and professionally opposed to the use of the ‘All-on4’ system except in the most exceptional cases.

Of course, implant therapy involves a not insignificant financial investment, so my final tip is to find a practitioner who stands by their treatment in the long term.

Dr Neil Latcham is a registered periodontist (gum specialist) who offers a 30-year guarantee for his dental implants placed (if patients do not smoke and return for prescribed check-ups). You do not need to have a referral to see Dr Latcham – just call 07 5597 1811. You can also visit his website (Benowamansions.com) or Instagram (benowa mansions perio).

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Many people do not realise that specialist dental care can be directly accessed and a referral is not necessary. Dr. Neil Latcham BDSc (Hons) MSDc (Qld) is a registered dental specialist (Periodontist) who has placed over 12.000 dental implants in the past 20 years.

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Well enhanced Breast enhancement using fat transfers – what you need to know.

USUALLY, we are trying to get rid of fat, but thanks to new techniques, fat is making itself useful … in our breasts.

Dr Dilip Gahankari, of Advanced Aesthetics Plastic Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Centre, says Lipo-augmentation or Autologous Fat Grafting (AFG) is a popular choice among women who are looking to enhance their breasts, but are reluctant to have an implant.

“AFG is probably the most practical way to enhance the breasts with minimal surgical invasion,” says Dr Gahankari.

“As well as that, fat-graft enhanced breasts often feel softer and more natural compared to implants,” he says.

AFG is a great choice for women who want a more modest enhancement, as fat grafting does not normally provide a boost of more than one cup size.

For women who want a larger breast increase, AFG can also be used in addition to implants. The advantage is that it can provide a ‘cushioning’ that may help prevent wrinkling or rippling as well as soften the feel of artificial breasts.

“This is also thought to reduce the risk of capsular contracture in the longer term as fat

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itself has some sort of prohibitive influence on scarring,” says Dr Gahankari.

HOW IT WORKS A trained, Plastic Surgeon uses a liposuction cannula to harvest fat from a selected area such as your waist, hips or buttocks.

The suctioned fat is cleaned of impurities such as oil and water and is injected back in pre-marked areas in the breasts. Small incisions are often placed in the breast crease and around the areola, and often droplets of fat are injected in a layered fashion.

The volume of injection depends on several factors such as availability, size of desired breasts and skin elasticity. The results often take several months to stabilise.

IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER Fat grafting is a time-consuming procedure and can take hours to perform.

“The first step is the major one then, depending on the retention of the fat, subsequent sessions can be performed at six to 12 months intervals to add a cup size to the breast,” says Dr Gahankari.

“As with all surgery, there are risks. Immediate complications can include minor infection, asymmetry, lumpiness, irregularity and the death

of fat, but these are minimised in the hands of a well trained surgeon.”

If you would like to know more about fat grafting, Advanced Aesthetics offers complementary consults with surgical nurses Clare and Kerrie where you can address your individual goals and options. Call 1300 007 300 to book.

Please note: Individual results may vary. All surgical procedures carry risks and you should seek a second opinion before proceeding.

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See sun damage, congested pores, oily skin, thinning, dehydrated skin and other concerns under the UV mode. Advanced Aesthetics (at Pindara Private Suites) are offering complimentary SkinScope consults during April. Call 1300 007 300 to book.

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Time to relax Angela Oram enjoyed a rejuvenating experience at Retreat Massage and Wellness.

I KNEW THIS WAS THE START of something good when I pulled into Ferry Road Markets and there was a carpark right in front of the Retreat I would be relaxing in for the next hour or so.

I promised myself that this was going to be ‘me-time’ so I hastily returned a couple of messages and emails and switched off my phone.

When I arrived there were beautiful scents coming from the aromatherapy diffusers and I had a chance to browse the range of soy candles, massage oils, aromatherapy oils, creams, and tea.

There was a vast selection of organic and locally made products including, Maine Beach, Mayde tea, doTERRA and Retreat Wellness’s own brand of products which is also locally made.

I could have browsed, aka shopped, for longer but right on time my therapist Giovanni appeared to show me to a beautifully decorated room.

Light grey walls, beautiful fluffy, white towels and just the right amount of greenery to create a wonderful haven, I was in a happy place.

My favourite part was the cane box sitting on the massage table. Giovanni gave me the rundown, clothes into the box, jewellery into the cute little case and push the buzzer when you are ready.

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This was amazing, no rushing to climb under the towel before the therapist knocks on the door, I can push a buzzer when I’m ready.

One of five therapists, Giovanni specialises in Myotherapy and spent years performing healing massage in Mauritius.

I had noted my problem areas and the treatment I received definitely addressed those, in a way very different from a traditional remedial massage.

I could tell Giovanni was tailoring the massage to the areas that needed the most attention and it left me feeling that I was in good hands, mind the pun.

Post massage I was treated to a pot of lemon and ginger tea. I had chosen this from the tea and coffee menu before my massage but was so relaxed I’d forgotten about it.

What a treat, another 15 minutes relaxing in the beautiful waiting area before being released back to reality.

I had a chat with some of the very warm and friendly staff while sipping.

Daniel performs Physiotherapy at the Retreat and explained his passion for educating his clients and providing everyday tactics to combat issues.

He finds his clients benefit from his evidencebased approach and keeping treatments as simple as possible.

Overall my visit to Retreat Massage and Wellness was more than just an incredible massage, it was a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. My next visit will be for the couples massage with Hubby, can’t wait.

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Meet & greet The cast from Jersey Boys joined guests for an intimate high tea.

OH, WHAT A NIGHT (and day) when the cast from hit musical, Jersey Boys, joined guests at the Stamford Plaza Brisbane for an exclusive riverside High Tea. Described as ‘Easily the best musical ever’ by the Sydney Morning Herald, the award-winning show tells the fascinating story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Those attending the intimate event spent the afternoon getting to know the four special guests personally as they took part in an intimate Q&A. The boys shared many anecdotes about the show and their fellow cast mates, while also giving an insight into what it’s like to take centre stage.

To complete the experience, many of the audience went on to sing, laugh and dance the night away at the evening performance of Jersey Boys at Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Lyric Theatre.

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SEE & BE SEEN

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Taina Flats & Katie Lee

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When: 8 February Where: St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane What: Designers, architects and socialites gathered at Brisbane’s St John’s Cathedral for a special viewing of the Vitra 100 Miniatures Exhibition @ Living Edge. Celebrating the key role the chair has assumed in the history of design, the exhibition featured 100 exact 1:6 replicas of iconic Vitra chair designs released between 1850 and 1990, accompanied by 40 wall-mounted panels comprising photographs, original drawings and time-lines.

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DISCOVER AUTHENTIC BEAUTY LET US TAKE YOU CLOSER TO THE ETERNAL ROMANCE OF THE BALTIC.

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With all voyages of eight nights or longer featuring at least one overnight stay in port, travellers will have the opportunity to explore towns and cities as if they were a local. Join the newly reinvigorated Silver Spirit as she traverses the shimmering waters of the Baltic for a summer of adventure, filled with delight.

ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY • Intimate, ultra-luxury ships • All ocean-view suites, most with a private veranda • Butler service for all suites • Open seating dining throughout • Premium Champagnes, wines, beers and spirits served in-suite and throughout the ship • Up to eight exquisite dining options • Gratuities always included • Complimentary WiFi throughout

Ask us for more information on single supplements from only 25% and how to receive a free one category suite upgrade and US$1,000 onboard credit to spend on your Northern European voyage in 2019.

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Included economy class air roundtrip, including complimentary international transfers between airport and ship, or upgrade to business class from just AU$4,998 per person*

All Fares are in AUD, per guest, based on double-occupancy vista suites and include return Economy Class Air and Last Minute Savings offer. Promotional Business Class Air rate of AU$4,998 per person is for return flights based on select Australian gateways only. Offer applies to new bookings made between promotional period dates, refer to website for up to date expiry periods. Promotional air offer is valid only for guests from Australia. A non-use Air credit in the amount of AU$1,750 per person is available. Silversea reserves the right to select the air carrier, routing and departure airport from each gateway city.

Promotional air offer is only available to the first and second full-fare guests in a suite. Deviations to air travel dates are accepted; surcharges may apply.

Due to flight schedules, some voyages may require an overnight hotel stay pre or post-cruise at the guests own expense. Last Minute Savings: valid on new, individual bookings made between promotional period dates, refer to website for up to date expiry periods. Offer is not applicable to group bookings.

Guests benefit from a one-category suite upgrade (up to Deluxe Veranda on Silver Spirit), and a US$1,000 onboard credit per suite. If the one-category upgrade is not available guests will instead receive a US$500 onboard credit per suite. Guests travelling on combination voyages will be eligible for the upgrade and onboard credit on the qualifying segment, but not on those segments that are not part of the promotion. To reserve a Silversea cruise under the Last Minute Savings promotion, a 50% deposit of the total booking cost is required within two (2) days of booking. Full payment is due no later than 120 days prior to departure. All fares, savings, offers, programmes and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Silversea reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions. For complete details and terms and conditions, visit silversea.com/terms-and-conditions.

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Rachel & Tom Pascoe

Dan White & Tony Warland

Conner Malan & Elly Patsis

Tony & Kylie Dowse

Suporn & David Thorn

Ebony & Jarad Malan

Christina & Christopher Moynihan Wenjia Mu & Kylie Phelan

Vicki & Kevin Chatfield Darryl & Catroina McGregor-Lowndes Tom & Ruth Tate with Tony Warland, Sam Guo & Julia Kuo

YEAR OF THE PIG When: 8 February Where: The Star Gold Coast What: Ray White Broadbeach celebrated Chinese New Year with an elegant event at The Star Gold Coast. Hosted

by Sam Guo, Julia Kuo and Larry Malan, guests enjoyed an evening of canapĂŠs, drinks and entertainment as they welcomed the Year of the Pig. Michael & Melinda MacGregor Please FOLLOW US to view more photos of this event.

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Diana Cekova & Mariangela Stagnitti

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Daniella Carmichael & Sarah Carter

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Alexandra Taylor, Emma Notarfrancesco, Kayla Pearce & Cassandra Heilbronn

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Where: Ferrari Brisbane Showroom When: 8 March What: A collaboration between Ferrari Brisbane and PDPR Marketing and Creative saw over 30 of Brisbane’s leading ladies celebrate International Women’s Day in style. Guests enjoyed an array of delicacies by Wine & Dine’m Catering including a custom designed ‘Ferrari Inspirations’ dessert, before songstress Ellen Reed took up the tempo, adding her soulful voice to the revving of mighty engines. The charity component of the evening supported Women’s Legal Service, which provides free service and legal tools to help women living with domestic violence, while every guest was gifted a stunning bracelet by acclaimed jeweller Jan Logan.

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When: 23 March 2019 Where: Aquis Park Gold Coast Turf Club What: The Corporates Suites at Aquis Park Gold Coast Turf Club hosted the St Hilda’s Foundation ‘Golden Slipper’ Day at the Races. In addition to enjoying a delicious meal and beverage package, guests had an exclusive opportunity to have their photograph taken with the Golden Slipper trophy. All proceeds raised will go to the St Hilda’s Foundation Disaster Relief initiative.

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For a special occasion, a formal dinner or a more relaxed lunch, treat yourself to an unforgettable experience.

The Balfour Kitchen located at Spicers Balfour Hotel offers a unique dining experience. Serving French Vietnamese cuisine with the refined sophistication that Spicers is known for, The Balfour Kitchen is a restaurant for all occasions. With an awardwinning breakfast menu, delectable high tea, frangipani-shaded courtyard and heritage verandah, rooftop cocktail bar, private dining room and luxury event space, The Balfour Kitchen is where alfresco dining, heritage charm and incredible food come together.

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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.

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Chicken with a twist The Balfour Kitchen offers edgy Modern Vietnamese inspired cuisine with a French twist including this delicious chicken creation by Head Chef Nick Stapleton.

Coconut poached chicken salad with crispy noodles

Serves 8 entrée or 4 mains (DF/GF)

POACHED CHICKEN Ingredients 1kg chicken breasts, skin removed 25g garlic, crushed 25g ginger, sliced 3 kaffir lime leaves 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed 35ml Megachef fish sauce 50g palm sugar, blonde 2 long red chilli, sliced 20g coriander root 10g cassia bark 650ml coconut cream Method 1. Preheat oven to 160ºC. 2. P lace the chicken breasts (with the tender loin to the base) into a baking dish ensuring they maintain their plump shape.

3. A dd the remaining ingredients to the baking dish.

4. Cover with baking paper and foil.

5. Bake for approx 45min until cooked.

6. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the liquid.

7. T he liquid is to be reserved as the coconut dressing.

SALAD WITH CRISPY NOODLES Ingredients 100g bean sprouts 1p unnet red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved 90g crispy rice noodles 2 green shallots, finely sliced ¾ bunch mint, plucked ¾ bunch Vietnamese mint, plucked ¾ bunch dill, tough stems trimmed 1 bunch watercress, tough stems trimmed 35ml extra virgin olive oil Method 1. Place all vegetables and herbs in a bowl.

2. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss.

GARNISH 10g crispy rice noodles 1 chilli, finely sliced, to taste

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To serve 1. Drain the liquid from the chicken and reserve.

2. Pass the liquid (coconut dressing) through a fine sieve and pour into a serving jug.

Discard waste.

3. Slice the chicken breasts across the grain.

4. Place slices of chicken onto the base of a bowl then top with salad.

5. Drizzle with coconut dressing.

6. Garnish with crispy rice noodles and slices of chilli to taste.

ON THE SIDE – SERVE TO TASTE Coconut dressing (see above) Ground white pepper Three Crab fish sauce Chilli oil

Glass of French Champagne on arrival

Mother’s Day Brunch Date: Sunday, 12 May 2019

Chef profile

Time: 10am - 1pm

HEAD CHEF – NICK STAPLETON THE BALFOUR KITCHEN, SPICERS BALFOUR HOTEL

Looking for a way to say thanks?

Treat Mum to a delectable buffet brunch in our light and airy, Mediterranean Fountain Court or Ambrosia Terrace.

AN ACCLAIMED CHEF with several awards under his hat, Nick Stapleton is now bringing his whimsical vision and relentless search for flavour to The Balfour Kitchen at Spicer’s in New Farm.

His menu is primarily inspired by Vietnamese cuisine but also draws on traditional French techniques.

Growing up with a mother who had her own restaurant, Nick learnt to love simple cooking that respected the ingredients; pasta, roast chicken, slow cooked pork shoulder.

As he became a chef himself, he developed the desire to surprise with his food – to put a twist on his dishes.

In his own words, ‘I like to go left, when everyone else goes right – I like to merge the best of cultural cuisines.’

Nick’s move to The Balfour Kitchen appealed to his spirit of adventure, bringing him back to the heart of Brisbane and allowing him the freedom to craft his playful takes on cuisine classics.

Do his dishes add a French twist to Vietnamese food, or a Vietnamese twist to French style? Book in for lunch or dinner and taste for yourself.

A welcome glass of French bubbles will start the celebration on a festive note and Chef’s brunch feast will be sure to hit the spot!

Inclusions: Buffet brunch, French Champagne on arrival, tea, coffee and juice.

Price: $39 per adult and $15 per child (4-17 years)* For bookings and information contact the Events Department 07 5530 9048 or email events@linkshopeisland.com.au

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

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Cooking with fire The lick of the flame, the coil of smoke … cooking with fire is elemental.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY MARJ OSBORNE

FOR MOST OF THE HISTORY OF HUMANKIND, the use of fire has shaped the food we eat.

Primitive hearths date back to the Palaeolithic era, with flames and coals dominating cooking methods for thousands of years.

The fire was the centre of social action, the place where story and heritage were shared.

In its original meaning, ‘keeping the home fires burning’ was of prime importance: the need to diligently maintain the flame without letting it go out. Fire maintained life.

All that changed with the invention of the gas stove 150 years ago.

However, an estimated three billion people worldwide still cook their meals over open fires, with various methods of cooking over flames, coals, charcoal and smoke pervading many cultures from South America where gauchos roast meat on fires at the end of a day’s droving to Maori and Polynesian hangis and earth ovens and Asian street food.

Fire is where the action is and recently there has been a resurgence of cooking using this method.

It’s challenging and mesmerising, demanding our constant attention.

It also connects us to the traditions of cooking and the origins of our food.

We are beckoned to The Lamb Shop in Broadbeach by the aromas wafting out into the

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boulevard, meat roasting slowly on a spit over high-grade charcoal.

From the 17th century BC, Greeks skewered meat and grilled it over hot coals, the origins of today’s souvlaki.

In many areas, meat was a delicacy, with olive oil and herbs flavouring a plant-based diet grown on the hills around them.

Terrain and climate dictated the meat available: goat, lamb, chicken and fish rather than beef.

The Lamb Shop pays homage to the farm workers, butchers and cooks who brought food to the family table through love and necessity.

Farmers. Butchers. Chefs.

“Cooking with fire gives you an element of flavour that no other cooking method can,” says The Lamb Shop’s Head Chef Chris Ginley.

“We get lots of quality into the meat through the smoky charcoal.”

He tells us of the attention put into the fire, using the hot embers from the night before, removing the ash and rebuilding the fire each day with Gidgee hardwood charcoal.

After 30 minutes the fire is ready.

Shoulders of Junee lamb are marinated for 24 hours, then slow-cooked over charcoal for 4 to 5 hours, basted constantly during cooking to give the textured layers of flavour and smokiness that we love in Greek grilled meat.

From time to time we’ve seen South American style churrascaria on the coast, a Spanish Asador grill at Mavis’s Kitchen and Fire Cue, where whole or half beasts are cooked over coals and several Asian restaurants where hibachi grills are used.

Yamagen’s chefs are on display as they work at smoking grills in a glass-enclosed room cooking on the Robata grill. Mouth-watering chicken yakitori, pork belly and locally-sourced haloumi are served as kushiyaki (grilled share dishes), and one of their defining dishes, Master Kobe Wagyu, is the best beef that money can buy.

“At Yamagen, we use Binchotan charcoal sourced from Japan,” says Executive Chef Adam Lane.

“We have six Robata dishes that we cook over the charcoal on high heat. The flame sears the outside and locks the smoky flavour which gives each dish the most incredible taste.”

Barbecuing is another popular way of cooking with fire. We can thank Henry Ford and his friend Thomas Edison for this.

With a group of friends called The Vagabonds, Ford and Edison would take off every year on a camping trip armed, among other things, with brickettes to light a fire.

However, it wasn’t until the 1950s with the invention of a Weber that the barbecue became popular, and is now a permanent fixture in many backyards.

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While many barbecues today are fired by gas, lots of people across the coast are experimenting with coal barbecues, smokers and low and slow cuisine.

“Feedback from our customers has changed completely,” says master butcher Ian Farrelly, manager of Westfield Coomera’s Miller’s Gourmet Butcher, who specialise in dry-aged meat.

"Talk at the butcher shop used to be about snags and chops. Now people want to buy the best meat they can afford. They want to know whether it's grass-fed, where it comes from, and they talk to each other about how they're going to cook it, what barbecue or smoker they own and how they use it.

“Ninety-five per cent of the best steak in restaurants is cooked over charcoal,” Ian says. “Buy the best meat that you can afford to cook, and you’ll get the best results possible.”

Ian gives us a few tips on a great home barbecue: Choose a good rib fillet, which breaks down nicely to be tender and flavoursome. (Rump is also good for the budget-minded, he says.) Rub in salt and pepper or a rub if you prefer. Heat your barbeque to 160 - 180 degrees C. Then, cook your steak for 2 - 3 minutes per side on an open grill. Serve with salad.

“I absolutely love cooking with fire,” Yamagen’s Executive Chef Adam Lane tells us. “There’s something so primitive about it. At home, we have a wood fire barbecue and it’s an experience for the whole family. I chop the wood myself and build the fire from scratch, which is so rewarding.

“There’s an art to cooking with fire and once you master it, it’ll reward and satisfy you time and time again.”

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WINE CELLAR

Valley wines New Zealand’s Pyramid Valley vineyard has new owners … but how much has changed?

WORDS TONY HARPER

WHEN MIKE AND CLAUDIA WEERSING announced their intention to sell Pyramid Valley, it was – for the wine fraternity – something like a favourite sibling being put out for adoption.

They had created a wine brand that tugged at the emotions of the folk that came in contact with it; Pyramid Valley was a cult in the best sense of the word, and all of a sudden it was up for grabs.

But it was no ordinary selling process.

The Weersings spent time with potential buyers, assessed them, talked about the things that made Pyramid Valley tick – things geological, philosophical, ecological.

They didn’t intend the adopter to move the vineyard and its wines along any line far removed from what was in their minds during the painstaking process they began when they founded the vineyard.

Perhaps most of the emotionally-invested figured it would end up in the hands of someone a little hobbit-like – small-time farming and biodynamics prized above cash-flow, and the wee plots that comprise the vineyards all untouched.

And they would be partially right.

In the end the property was sold to Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates, a partnership between Steve Smith – the guy who put together the Craggy Range project for the Peabody family – and philanthropic American billionaire Brian Sheth.

So there’s nothing particularly hobbit-like about them, but the property is in safe hands when it comes to resources and know-how.

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The plots are, and will remain, intact; the Pyramid Valley home-vineyard wines will maintain their status as some of the most thrilling, Burgundy-meets-Kiwi, site-derived wines in the Southern Hemisphere. We hope.

In an effort to maintain the magic of the brand they have engaged Michael Henley – previously at Trinity Hill and potentially the best bloke in New Zealand – and Huw Kinch, fresh from Escarpment, as, respectively, General Manager and Winemaker.

I have little doubt that such a talented team can keep alive the things that make Pyramid Valley wines so special. The question is, however, can they convince everyone else that little has changed?

Let’s rewind nearly two decades to when Mike and Claudia first took ownership of this unique property.

They were looking for somewhere with a particular combination of clay and limestone, and they found it in North Canterbury, on a stunning 80 hectare site, moulded by a hill – shaped like a crescent moon – facing vaguely east, in a cool valley.

Then they began mapping the slopes, digging soil samples – thousands of them – in an attempt fathom the patchwork that lay beneath their feet.

Next, emulating Burgundy, they formed their vineyards accordingly.

So there are no rectangles – the vineyards are random shapes, a child’s scribble; three of them

virtually touching, holding hands like triplets in the middle slopes of the belly of the crescent; a fourth sitting on the crescent’s tail, looking north, well removed from its siblings.

In vineyard terms they are tiny – 2.2 hectares in total, and have been farmed biodynamically from the beginning.

They are densely planted; 12 thousand vines per hectare, a crowding that belittles even Burgundy’s metre by metre 10 thousand.

And these four vineyards have taken the wine world by storm.

Field of Fire, Earth Smoke and Lion’s Tooth are the triplets, above-ground occupying the same site, but below ... different.

Angel Flower is the loner. Earth Smoke and Angel Flower are planted to Pinot Noir, the other two to Chardonnay.

Tasting the four wines is mind blowing, especially after meandering through the very good, but much more conventional, ‘Growers Collection’ (now labelled ‘Appellation’).

They haven’t quite shaken the exuberance that comes with New Zealand’s abundant sunshine, and neither they should. They are, after all, New Zealand wines, and exuberance is a big part of what makes them so delicious.

But these are, across both varieties, far more gently-fruited; more marked by savoury, mineral complexities than any wine outside Burgundy (or perhaps Piedmont) has any right to possess.

It’s a stunning combination.

The Chardonnays (fermented in a mix of oak and amphora) have a mealy edge – sort of chaimeets-porridge – sitting under the white fruit, citrusy notes.

And they are pulled taut by some serious, gum-puckering acidity.

Field of Fire is finer; Lion’s Tooth more powerful.

The Pinots have that same general DNA that has three toes in New Zealand and nine in Europe.

But with them, the old-worldliness comes from the savoury, mushroom, forest-floor, antique-store notes. Amongst which is a core of fruit, more red than purple, and tannins ... plenty of them. They are startlingly complex wines.

None of the four come cheaply. They retail for around $150; full-tote for a bottle of New Zealand

wine, no matter how good. But if you think about a European of similar quality $150 is a bargain.

The current owners will be expanding the vineyard, moving into sites that Mike and Claudia had already identified.

One, to the south of the crescent, facing southeast, will be a marginal site planted to Chardonnay – sparkling base perhaps in the cooler years, and table wine in the rest.

With global warming flexing its muscles, the vineyard is an investment in the warmer future.

And to the rear of the crescent, right where it is fattest, there lies a small valley that follows its curve.

The slope beyond, that looks to the back of the crescent – already part of the property – holds a

unique soil profile that will be tested under a patch of Chardonnay vines over the coming few years.

So it’s a definite time of flux for Pyramid Valley and its long-term admirers.

Yes, things will change. Already there is talk of putting the amphora out to pasture in order to refine the chardonnays even further.

And you can bet there will be a push to further the Pyramid Valley name; to take it beyond the nerds and insiders who have held it dear, but closely, for the past 15 years.

That’s fine, I guess, as long as those extraordinary vineyard plots retain their wonderfully unique characters. And I have every faith they will.

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WELL TRAVELLED

Amazing Azamara Cove publisher, Clare E. Urwin, enjoyed a short voyage around New Zealand with Azamara Club Cruises.

RECENTLY SEVERAL FRIENDS had told us about cruising on Azamara. In glowing terms I might add.

So, when an opportunity arose for my husband Bryan and I to join the Azamara Quest for a short voyage around New Zealand, we jumped at the chance.

Boarding the ship in Auckland, we would visit the Bay of Islands, Tauranga, Gisborne and Wellington, before crossing the Tasman to finish in Sydney.

Evidently, as far as tourists are concerned, there are cruising people and non-cruising people, with all the cruise lines trying very hard to make the former out number the latter. They are succeeding and it’s easy to see why. Once you have been on a cruise, you keep coming back for more.

Bryan and I are fortunate enough to already be cruising people and we wanted to discover how Azamara Club Cruises differentiates itself from the others.

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The boutique upmarket cruise line operates three 690-passenger ships, Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest and the recently launched Azamara Pursuit.

With them, the destination is the hero. A wide selection of Destination Immersion programs offer guests the opportunity to ‘stay longer and experience more’.

Equally, Azamara’s ships are of a size that allows them to enter smaller ports where larger vessels cannot.

Therefore, with longer stays in port, more overnights and night touring, Azamara voyages do deliver authentic culture experiences across the globe.

Even though destinations are the highlight, what’s onboard keeps guests coming back for more too.

For instance, the Azamara Quest is an elegant ship with graceful touches such as wood paneling in the public rooms, some with original marble

fireplaces, an amazing classic-style theatre and a main sweeping staircase with brass and wrought iron decorations.

Undergoing an extensive $25 million makeover in 2016, she was totally refurbished, including developing beautiful new spa suites complete with their own spa amenities. These coveted spaces have showers with glass walls giving spectacular views while their outdoor soaking tubs overlook the ocean.

Our own veranda suite was compact, attractively decorated and well equipped.

There was a comfortable queen-size bed, good seating area with generous desk and the usual hi-end cruise amenities such as mini bar, safe, large TV, comfortable soft toweling robes and good quality linen.

The whole ship had a relaxed, unpretentious, country club atmosphere which Bryan and I thoroughly enjoyed. Service was friendly and the staff multinational, pleasant and efficient.

A nice point of difference with Azamara is that you do find yourself having interesting conversations with fellow travellers, intentionally or not. Particularly in the dining areas, where some of the tables are close enough to each other to encourage pleasantries with people you have never met before.

Strangely enough we found this often happened after the first glass of wine ‌ for instance we talked to Americans who loved Donald Trump, Americans who loathed Donald Trump, we talked to fitness fanatics, retired doctors, working tradies, people from Switzerland, Kent, Invercargill and Geelong.

It was fun and really enjoyable.

The food onboard was great. And, as with most cruise ships, the meals seemed never-ending.

Overindulgence was hard to resist, so we didn’t.

Actually, quietly observing several of our fellow travellers, they obviously enjoyed the atmosphere too.

There are lots of various different places to eat on the ship, ranging from barbecues and buffets to a la carte and silver service. >>

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The same goes for bars, including a champagne and caviar option and the lovely cabaret lounge on Deck 5.

Particular mention must be made of the two specialty restaurants we visited – Prime – a steakhouse – and Aqualina – Italian. They were both superb, with spacious surroundings. Worth noting, they are fully booked very early.

A wonderful inclusion with Azamara Club Cruises is their ‘AzAmazing Event’, which takes place at some stage on shore during every voyage.

We were fortunate enough to go to an evening Symphony by the Sea at the Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul. This was a concert by Orchestra Wellington – one of New Zealand’s oldest and best professional orchestras – combined with the Signature Choir, a diverse group of hand picked Pacific voices that produce a magical sound in stunning surroundings.

We had a memorable night listening to well known and much loved opera overtures interspersed with traditional songs from the Pacific Islands.

The organisation of this event was especially efficient.

Almost all of the guests onboard wanted to attend, however transporting more than 600 people to and from the Cathedral seemed to occur seamlessly; with much good humour and little delay.

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As many of you will know my lovely husband Bryan is slightly disabled following a major back operation, so he has difficulty walking any distance, or standing for any length of time.

On this cruise he brought along his new electric scooter – one of those magic ones that fold and unfold by remote control making it easy to wheel around when compacted and to check in as hold luggage on an aircraft.

It proved invaluable. The Quest being a fairsized ship, our own stateroom was some distance from the public areas, so the scooter was in constant use and maneuvered the alleyways and lifts with ease.

In fact, during an organised visit to the bridge, Bryan was able to drive the scooter onto the bridge area itself, with the only warning being not to bang into any buttons …

Non-cruising people often say that they would be bored on a cruise. Not with Azamara.

Apart from shore excursions while in port you can play bridge, chess, mahjong, shuffleboard and table tennis, you can do Sudoku, crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and crafts.

There are yoga classes, art classes, photography classes and acupuncture seminars if that takes your fancy.

The spa onboard is lovely, so you can certainly spend hours in there very easily, even having your teeth whitened if you so desire.

And of course there are the onboard shops, the casino and wonderful nightly floorshows.

Boredom will not be a problem.

Happily, enroute back to Australia, the Tasman was like a millpond, with no white horses, only occasional dolphins.

Because of such good weather we enjoyed some meals on deck or relaxed in the sun by the pool.

Inevitably though, our cruise was finishing and to tell you the truth, leaving the Azamara Quest after only eight days seemed rather premature.

There was still lots more to do, see and enjoy and we could have easily stayed onboard longer.

However, as a highlight to the end of this particular cruise, sailing into Sydney Harbour in the early morning under a clear blue sky was pretty much as good as it gets.

Such a stunning sight and a wonderful experience, no matter how practiced the traveller.

Overhearing some flattering comments from first time visitors to Australia made our homecoming extra special.

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Size matters Downsizers are living large thanks to an influx of new developments.

Magnoli Apartments – Palm Beach WORDS NICK NICHOLS

THERE’S A GOOD reason why downsizing has become the dominant buzzword in the property market lately.

While the trend has been led by baby boomers cashing in on capital growth from their large suburban homes to chase a bigger lifestyle in an apartment or villa, figures show that the broader market is also going along for the ride.

The average floor size of Australian residences, which includes apartments and freestanding houses, fell 1.6 per cent to a 22-year low of 186.3sqm last year, according to research

by CommSec. This figure may be a broader reflection of the surge in apartment construction in recent years, but the figures show that the average size of Aussie houses also shrunk marginally to 230.8sqm over the same period.

That doesn’t mean that Australians have completely given up on living in ‘McMansions’.

Australia still has among the largest homes in the world, second only to the U.S. However, the trend for the better part of the last century has been for smaller living spaces.

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Census records between 1911 and 2006 show there has been a near halving in the number of people per dwelling in Australia from 4.5 to 2.4 people.

The figure only increased marginally between 2006 and 2013 as millennials delayed moving out of home or moved into shared housing.

However, CommSec says since 2014, the trend reversed thanks to an increase in supply of cheap apartments.

It says these changes are among the factors that supported the construction boom in the past few years.

“An increasing proportion of Australians – especially in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – want smaller homes like apartments, semidetached homes and town houses,” says Craig James, chief economist at CommSec. “As a result, the average home size continues to fall.”

Mr James sees the downsizing trend as a consolidation taking place along the east coast of Australia where most apartment construction is occurring.

“Older free-standing houses are making way for apartments,” he says. “Generation Y, Millennials, couples and small families want to live closer to work, cafés, restaurants, shopping and airports and are giving up living space for better proximity to the desirable amenities.”

Victoria, Queensland and the ACT are actually defying the national trend, with the average size of houses increasing.

However, the average freestanding house built in NSW last year was the smallest in 23 years, and markedly smaller than homes in Victoria which are the largest on average in Australia.

“Clearly the changes in housing demand and supply, and the differences across the country, have major implications for builders, developers, investors, building material companies, financiers and all levels of government,” Mr James says.

“With the average number of people in homes falling and population rising, there is a need for a greater number of smaller homes to be built.”

The reasoning supports the trend towards higher density developments in major cities, especially luxury apartments that cater for downsizers.

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Queensland-based developer Sunland Group sees the downsizer market becoming more influential under current market conditions as it has greater access to finance.

“The apartment sector has evolved significantly in recent years and Sunland in particular has been designing for owner-occupiers for some time,” says Sunland managing director Sahba Abedian.

Downsizers account for more than 70 per cent of the group’s latest development, Magnoli Apartments at Palm Beach.

These are mostly buyers from the southern Gold Coast and the Tweed region swapping their family homes for large, luxury apartments.

It is a similar story for the now completed Marina Concourse development at Royal Pines, with 80 per cent of buyers classed as downsizers.

According to the realestate.com.au Developer Insights Series, downsizers represent one in five apartment buyers in Queensland.

Some 57 per cent of these buyers are self-funded while 73 per cent have reported that they are not fazed by tighter lending conditions.

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Expressions of Interest 91 Gibraltar Drive, Isle of Capri Perfectly positioned in prestigious Isle of Capri and moments from Main River, this modern architectural masterpiece is simply without comparison.

Immaculately presented and built to the highest standard, it features flawless finishes throughout, along with soaring 14ft and 26ft ceilings. Also boasting 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a media room, gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry and an enviable alfresco area with a 15m lap pool, it’s draped against panoramic water and glittering Gold Coast skyline views.

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Sale 64-66 Charolais Crescent, Benowa Waters 1/2 acre sanctuary, due north with 60m waterfront. A contemporary, coastal inspired residence of distinction which sets a new benchmark in luxury living and entertaining. Outdoors, be tempted by a large solar heated pool, 12m pontoon, championship tennis court and the wine tasting room and cellar of your wildest dreams. All the hallmarks of modern living whilst still oozing warmth and charm.

• 2 separate titles (1273m2 + 742m2) with all infrastructure in place on both titles • Chef’s kitchen, lounge with fireplace and separate dining

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Sale 113 Sir Bruce Small Boulevard, Benowa Waters Modern oasis on Main River. Be enchanted by this tranquil oasis in the heart of the Gold Coast’s best kept secret in exclusive waterfront living, Benowa Waters. Nestled in a prime Main River position, this recently renovated split level family home boasts flawless finishes throughout in a setting which harmonises contemporary living with simplistic luxury.

• Multiple living areas including sunken lounge, informal living and media room • Two deluxe master suites with ensuites + walk in robes.

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Unmatched in its contemporary design and unrivalled in its flawless finishes, nestled on a sprawling 1,244m2 block. Exquisitely renovated, this luxury residence is the ultimate entertainer, with an enticing, oversized alfresco area with 12m pool, large home theatre and 4 king sized and ensuited bedrooms.

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GLENLOCH – Where European Flair Meets Mystical Tamborine There is a certain magic about an avenue of jacarandas in full bloom Occasionally a property steals your breath away… that is exactly what envelopes you driving through the gates to this iconic estate.

GLENLOCH & its own guest cottage “THE GATEHOUSE” is a renowned fully landscaped 6.62 acre* garden estate on Tamborine Mountain enjoying an enviable private location whilst being within walking distance of the Tamborine Mountain Village and restaurants.

This magical property combines a European inspired garden that effortlessly links coastal influences with the serene mountain and its surrounds.

A modern Queenslander with a Hampton flair, embraced by splashes of colour, crackling fireplaces, water features and fountains.

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of BEST BOATING THOSE LUCKY ENOUGH to live in South East Queensland know they are blessed with the perfect conditions for boating … clear skies, pristine waterways and infinite possibilities when it comes to aquatic activities.

Fishing, water skiing, jetboating and leisure cruising are just some of the many options available.

Of course, vistors are also aware of what Brisbane and the Gold Coast have to offer and flock to the region all-year-round to enjoy life on the water.

But there is no better time to visit than May, or more specifically 23 - 26 May, 2019.

During these four fun-filled days The Marine Village plays host to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, one of the most iconic event on the marine calendar.

With the picture-perfect marina as its backdrop, and over 300 exhibitors and more than 500 watercraft – from superyachts to jetskis – on display, this is a definite must-see for marine enthusiasts, potential boaties and the general public alike.

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LUXURY BOATING FEATURE

Golden ticket Enjoy a luxury VIP experience at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

MARINE INDUSTRY HEAVYWEIGHTS and A-listers aren’t the only ones set to receive the VIP treatment at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), with organisers going all out to wow visitors wanting a five-star experience.

More than 45,000 people and 300-plus exhibitors are set to descend on the famed Gold Coast resort from 23 - 26 May for the southern hemisphere’s premier marine event including a lucky few who will have a SCIBS VIP Pass in their hands.

The VIP Pass provides single-day guest list access to the VIP Lounge, presented by InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, where socialites will be wined and dined in style while enjoying a premium view of the boat show in luxurious comfort.

The private retreat will be catered by the five-star InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, with a delectable range of food and beverages served throughout the day.

The VIP Pass also includes priority access to exhibitor displays and onsite car parking, although some high-flyers will no doubt grab a helicopter transfer from Marina Mirage with Gold Coast Helitours or drop anchor in the Coomera River

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and ride ashore with the Volunteer Marine Rescue for a gold coin donation.

A celebration of the marine lifestyle, SCIBS 2019 will also offer boat lovers the chance to step aboard and explore an extravagant onwater display of big-ticket items including luxury superyachts, motor yachts, catamarans and sailing boats.

Among the exhibitors will be two giants of the Australian marine industry that have yet again chosen the event as the perfect place to unveil their latest models.

Iconic Australian manufacturer Maritimo will be looking to repeat history when it reveals the much-anticipated follow-up to its recordbreaking X60 – the smaller but equally featurefilled Maritimo X50 – while Horizon Motor Yachts Australia will present the Australian debut of what has been described as the ‘pocket superyacht’ – the FD77 Skyline designed by esteemed Dutch yacht design studio Cor D. Rover.

The pair will join a heavyweight list of exhibitors including Riviera, Whitehaven, Integrity Motor Yachts, Ocean Alexander, Palm Beach Motor Yachts, Grand Banks, Fountaine Pajot, Back Cove, Lagoon, Jeanneau Power and Sail, Clipper Motor Yachts, SeaRay and Boston Whaler.

SCIBS 2019 will also see the return of the ‘Sports, Leisure and Fishing Boat’ precinct and its 20,000sqm of outdoor space dedicated entirely to trailerable craft, along with a huge array of the industry’s latest gear and gadgets including new electronic solutions, fishing equipment and water sports fun.

And while the aquatic showcase is set to impress, it is the action away from the water that proves a highlight for many visitors, with the unique village atmosphere, bars and restaurants, live music and family-friendly entertainment.

“SCIBS is about so much more than just boats and I know plenty of people who look forward to coming as much for the entertainment, and hands-on activities like fishing masterclasses, and cooking demonstrations,” said SCIBS general manager Johan Hasser.

“It’s also an event where the who’s who of the marine and social worlds come together to socialise and celebrate all that’s great about the boating lifestyle. After more than 30 years, it’s exciting to see that people just keep coming back for more.”

For more information and tickets (including VIP Passes), visit

sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

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Striking, spacious and seaworthy The new Horizon FD77 Skyline is designed for the owner/operator.

CHARACTERISED BY A STRIKING exterior profile, an expansive 23’ beam, and large sections of floor-to-ceiling windows, Horizon’s Fast Displacement (FD) Series has been extremely well received by the global market.

Clients are drawn to this series for a variety of reasons, from the voluminous interior and well-organised layout to the excellent seakeeping ability that provides both performance and efficiency.

To meet the various requests of clients after the FD85 was introduced, Horizon expanded the FD series to include the FD87 Skyline, the FD102 Skyline, and the FD125 Skyline.

Most recently, the yard and designer Cor D. Rover partnered once again to collaborate on a new design, the FD77 Skyline, an entry-level motor yacht for the series that has been specifically designed to appeal to active owner/operators.

Interest from current Horizon owners who operate their own yachts inspired the design of the FD77 Skyline, which retains the same styling

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and spacious characteristics of her larger sisters, but comes wrapped in a compact package that affords ease of operation and superior seakeeping performance.

The Horizon FD77 Skyline emphasises spaciousness both inside and out, throughout her four luxurious guest staterooms to her functional outdoor spaces, which will rival 90-plus foot yachts.

A high-performance hull developed by Donald L. Blount & Associates and Horizon’s in-house naval architecture team provides superior seakeeping capabilities.

Available in an open flybridge or enclosed bridge version, the FD77 Skyline maximises its impressive interior volume with unique sections of floor-to-ceiling glass windows on the main deck from the salon forward into the master stateroom.

A sliding glass door to starboard in the main salon accesses the exterior walkway leading to the forward deck, further enhancing the openness of this pocket superyacht.

On the lower deck, three additional staterooms, including two VIPs, echo the feeling of spaciousness found throughout.

Aft, a large beach club invites relaxation at sea level, while just forward of the beach club is a full head and additional cabin or crew space.

Designed as an owner/operator concept, the FD77 Skyline is truly a cutting-edge fast displacement motor yacht that offers the space, amenities and styling of a mega yacht that both the owners and guests will enjoy to the fullest.

Hull one of the FD77 Open Bridge was debuted at the recent Palm Beach Boat Show, while the first Horizon FD77 Skyline will debut at SCIBS as stock for sale.

Those who enjoy an owner/operator platform will love the Horizon FD77 Skyline motor yacht.

Horizon Yacht Australia +61 7 5577 9009 sales@horizonyachtaus.com.au

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Leigh-Smith Yachts at SCIBS Fairline - Alaska - Hampton - Endurance - Select Brokerage.

Leigh-Smith Yachts are Sanctuary Cove’s premier resident International Brokerage firm specialising in used Motor Yachts from 30ft to 150ft and are excited to proudly present one of the largest on water displays at the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, held 23 - 26 May on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

NEW Fairline 48GT The Targa 48 GT is as fast or as restful as you need it to be. Relaxed, elegant cruising? No problem. And with a well-appointed helm station boasting twin pilot seats, you can share the thrill of driving the open seas in comfort.

From spur of the moment trips to more considered adventures, the Targa 48 GT is everything you need. And much more.

2019 Alaska 49 Sedan This new build Alaska 49ft Sedan sees the best of the salon and main deck layout of the 49 series combined with the spacious and luxurious

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47 sedan two cabin layout with island queen-size master stateroom amidships and v-berth forward cabin arrangement.

This layout offers an open plan feel to make entertaining from salon to cockpit seamless.

Fully air conditioned and trimmed in gorgeous cherry timbers with tastefully finished textured fabrics, the interiors are at the forefront of the luxury motor yacht industry.

The lucky new owners can select from the premium selection of Sheridan Australia linens and interior design packages.

2014 Endurance 72 Launched and handed over new in 2014 she has low hour twin CAT C18 Acert main engines. Extensive systems including dual Onan Gensets, hydraulic thrusters, stabilisers, anchor winch, davit, desalination and chilled water airconditioning, providing a comfortable environment for any occupant.

This specific vessel was upgraded using extensive sound proofing countermeasures which resulted in this being one of the quietest we’ve produced when onboard.

Italian hardware, LED warm white lighting systems and a high level of electronics entertainment options will ensure the newest custodian of E720#18 enjoys their time onboard with family and friends.

42 Quay Street Sanctuary Cove, Qld sales@LSYachts.com.au 07 5577 9200

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A rite of passage.

Alaska Motor Yachts have evolved from a vessel aimed at the entry level boater looking for value into the class leading luxurious range of motor yachts today. With nearly 100 boats being delivered into the Australian / NZ market the evolution and drive to be the best in class is ever present whilst not losing sight of the core values and philosophy of exceeding the expectations of the most discerning and intuitive motor yacht owners.

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A versatile blue water vessel The Sea Fox 228 Commander centre console model is new for 2019.

THE SEA FOX 228 COMMANDER centre console model is the new and improved 22 footer in the Sea Fox fleet, replacing the popular Sea Fox 226 Commander.

The Sea Fox 228 Commander hits the sweet spot as a versatile blue water vessel with a long list of big boat features in a trailerable package.

Sea Fox believe it is important to provide all of the necessities for the serious fisherman, but then go further and design family-friendly amenities into each model to offer a truly distinctive and versatile vessel.

The all-new 228 Commander ticks all the boxes for the active family who love to fish.

Some of the stand-out features on the 228 Commander include the bow seating area with rear facing curved backrests as well as a fold-out forward facing backrest, making the bow seating comfortable in both directions.

The wrap-around couch in bow makes for a spacious lounging area and combined with the double seat forward of the centre console and

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an optional bow table it’s a perfect spot for lunch or sunset drinks.

The smart design console boasts automotive style ergonomics paying close attention to every detail.

There’s plenty of space on the dash for flush mounted electronics.

For the captain there is a versatile leaning post seat with flip-up bolsters, built-in rod holders plus removable Yeti cooler underneath.

To further maximise the use of space onboard you can add tackle storage drawers underneath the seat and an electric slide-out mechanism for the cooler.

The centre console also houses a spacious head with portable toilet and plenty of storage space for gear.

The rear of the boat has a convenient walkthrough transom gate with telescopic boarding ladder to make boarding a breeze.

For the fishermen there is a large 114-litre pressurised live bait tank with aquarium window

and glass top to keep the bait livelier plus a handy net storage space.

There’s also a wide bench seat in the aft with comfortable backrests and more storage underneath.

The Sea Fox company philosophy is to develop and build quality handcrafted saltwater boats that are durable, dependable and affordable.

Combine that with a fair price, backed by a lifetime hull warranty, and these boats have to be the very best choice in their class.

JSW Powersports is the Australian distributor for Sea Fox Boats and will be showing some of the most popular centre console models at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this year.

JSW Powersports (07) 5529 2616

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AT THE WHEEL

Volcanic personality Maserati presents the new Levante Volcano Limited Edition.

EVEN AMONG THE EXTRAORDINARY, some stand out.

Maserati's exclusivity means that every one of its models can achieve heights that are beyond superlative.

Now, Maserati presents a limited edition of its SUV: the new Levante Vulcano, produced in a series of only 150 units and only seven of these entering into the Australian market.

The Vulcano limited edition is available in the twin-turbo V6 engine – designed by Maserati Powertrain and built at the Ferrari plant in Maranello.

The Maserati Levante Vulcano is instantly recognisable thanks to its matte Grigio Lava paint finish, highlighting the sporty lines of this iconic SUV.

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The exterior look is also completed by the Nerissimo pack details which include black chrome front grille and logos, dark look rear light clusters, glossy black window surrounds, body-coloured door handles and burnished exhaust tailpipes.

It also features laminated privacy windows, the incredible 21-inch Helios wheels, also with matte finish, and red brake calipers.

The 6-piston Brembo Dual Cast braking system comes from the Levante S and guarantees excellent braking performances.

Inside the new Levante Vulcano, every finish is redolent with sporty elegance and the renowned Italian craftsmanship for which Maserati is known.

Customers have the choice of the new Rosso Pieno Fiore leather with black stitching

or Nero Pieno Fiore leather with red stitching for the interior.

The heated, ventilated full grain leather seats, featuring electrical adjustment with memories, complete with contrasting embroidered Trident logo on the headrest underline the model's ‘volcanic’ personality.

The exclusive allure of the new Levante Vulcano limited edition is further enhanced by the interior trims in high gloss carbon fibre, also used for the gearshift paddles and the insert on the electrically adjustable sport steering wheel, and the chromed aluminium badge on the central tunnel bearing the legendary Trident, together with the new Vulcano logo and the words ‘one of 150’.

The standard outfit is completed by the Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system,

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the soft close door closure system, the front and rear parking sensors and the full-LED Matrix adaptive headlights.

It also boasts the latest technology including traffic sign recognition, 360-degree camera, an 8.4 inch touch screen with navigation as well as Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto.

Maserati Brisbane and Maserati Gold Coast only have one Levante Vulcano Limited Edition available.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Polo by the Sea Ponies and people-watching combine at McLaren Gold Coast Polo by the Sea 2019.

WORDS LEANNE ST. GEORGE

RETURNING IN 2019, McLaren Gold Coast Polo by the Sea will enthral and entice connoisseurs and newcomers to this gregarious form of polo, as a massive entourage of horses, riders, officials, sponsors, VIPs and fashionistas converge on Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach on Saturday 1 June.

With a diverse demographic of spectators, Polo by the Sea has cemented its position as the Gold Coast’s premier event in the ultra-high-end segment, covering hospitality, entertainment, networking and brand positioning.

Renowned for attracting the best-dressed coterie of revellers in the region, the event has become an annual rendezvous for the stylish and the seriously connected.

McLaren Gold Coast Polo by the Sea is unrivalled as the most elegant event on the social calendar – a magnet for ‘who’s who’.

This year’s VIP Marquee will for the second time be hosted by renowned Master jeweller, Mark Cotterell, attracting a new wave of patrons and polo fans, while also raising funds for the Gold Coast Community Fund which is the charity partner of the event.

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The VIP Marquee is an invitation-only facility and at past events has hosted dignitaries, celebrities, and even Royalty.

Among them Steven Ciobo and his accomplished wife Astra, John Paul and Stacey Langbroek, Mayor Tom Tate and the Lady Mayoress Ruth, stars from all sporting arenas, His Highness the Maharajah Raghav Raj Singh Shivrati of Udaipur and members of his Royal Court.

McLaren Gold Coast Polo by the Sea highlights all the attributes of the Gold Coast, conveying it as a sophisticated international destination which stands alone in our region.

The day’s proceedings begin at 11am and conclude at 5.30pm, then a shuttle service will operate from the event grounds to the Official After Party.

In addition to two world-class polo games, the event will be replete with activities throughout the day that sweep guests up into the action, ranging from the time honoured tradition of the divot stomp to the increasingly popular Fashion on the Field competition, which offers a slew of sensational prizes.

The Men’s and Ladies’ Dash, with its jostling and jocular mood, has become a highlight.

The event can be enjoyed from the luxurious confines of the ‘Mark Cotterell Master Jeweller VIP Marquee’, where all-inclusive $330 tickets provide guests with a selection of premium food and beverages.

The Polo Club offers a mid-way point in between the invitation-only VIP Marquee or the more casual ‘Polo Lounge’, where $85 is your passport to enjoying the polo within a more casual ‘beer garden’ setting – all guests having the opportunity to mingle with star polo players and revel in the atmosphere, colour and competitive spirit.

Equal parts egalitarian and exclusive, guests are attracted to the sporting spectacle, athletic prowess of horse and rider, the fabulous fashion and simply soaking up the sublimely social aspect of meeting new people, savouring award-winning cuisine by Fresh Catering and spending time with friends, clients or family totally immersed in the brilliant, multi-faceted festivities.

For more information visit polobythesea.com Tickets available through ticketek.com.au

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April

ENTERTAINMENT

3 – 14 APRIL Gold Coast Film Festival

6 & 7 APRIL Boyzone

11 - 20 APRIL Fantastic Mr Fox

The Gold Coast Film Festival is set to cement its growing reputation with a 12-day blockbuster of premieres, workshops, gala ceremonies, panels and networking opportunities. The 2019 event will screen 107 films across 13 locations and will also feature the hugely popular Women in Film Lunch and the inaugural Screen Industry Gala Awards.

After a quarter of a century together, the iconic Boyzone have announced their farewell tour.

Local fans will get a chance to say goodbye to the Irish superstars when they take to the stage at The Star Gold Coast for two not-to-bemissed performances.

Roald Dahl’s much-loved Fantastic Mr Fox will leap off the page and onto the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Playhouse stage this Easter holidays. You’ve read the book, seen the movie – now experience this world premiere stage adaptation from the wacky mind of the world’s number one storyteller. Fantastic Mr Fox is suitable for ages five and up.

star.com.au/goldcoast

gcfilmfestival.com

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12 - 14 APRIL Julia Creek Dirt N Dust Festival

17 - 28 APRIL Bleach* Festival

26 APRIL - 5 MAY Cinderella

In 2019, the Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival celebrates 25 years. That’s a quarter of a century filled with triathletes swearing at the constant outback headwind, cowboys being tossed from the back of bucking bulls and mud laden larrikins snorkelling their way through bog pits. Based at the famed Queensland Outback town, the festival is three jampacked days of entertainment including nightly outdoor concerts.

Whether it’s swimming, singing your heart out, spectating from your car, slinging mud, jumping, or simply joining in for a cuppa, this year’s Bleach* Festival offers some really unusual and unexpected experiences. With a selection of free and ticketed events taking place right across the Gold Coast there’s definitely something for everyone.

In an exciting first production from new theatre collective MYTHS MADE HERE, QPAC is bringing audiences Cinderella (but not as they know it). Starring celebrated Queensland performers Amy Ingram and Thomas Larkin in the Cremorne Theatre, this thoroughly modern retelling is a funny and poignant romantic comedy for anyone that is or has been in the dating game, and is sick of swiping left.

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A LIFE-CHANGING MEMBERSHIP

MAKE OUR WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES PART OF YOUR LIFESTYLE WITH OUR NEW MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES. This is your opportunity to discover the unrivalled golfing lifestyle you can only find at Sanctuary Cove.

Our new Membership includes unlimited rounds on our championship golf courses, The Pines and The Palms. Experience unrestricted access to the exclusive Clubhouse and prestigious practice facilities, complementing both top 100 ranked golf courses in Australia. Benefits include:

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- Access to The Pines and The Palms golf courses 7 days a week - Access to The Country Club facilities and state-of-the-art gymnasium - Exclusive invitations to private Club events and tournaments - Reciprocal and affiliate golf club rights Only a limited number of Memberships are available. Secure yours today.

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May

ENTERTAINMENT

9 & 10 MAY Dave Hughes – Hairy Stand-up comedy king, Dave Hughes takes to the stage at the Spiegeltent Gold Coast for his latest show, appropriately titled Hairy. After all, he hasn’t had a haircut for 12 months. What has prompted this radical change? Is it a crisis? Is he going through manopause? What does his wife think? Does she even see him anymore?

So many questions. We are certain many will be answered in his show.

spiegeltentgoldcoast.com

10 - 26 MAY Brisbane Art Design Festival [BAD] 2019

16 - 19 MAY Blues on Broadbeach

All eyes will be on Brisbane for the inaugural Brisbane Art Design Festival [BAD] 2019, presented by Museum of Brisbane. Featuring over 150 artists and designers in 25 locations across 17 days, BAD is set to reveal the city’s creative talent with events for families, visitors and serious art lovers alike including exhibitions, installations, open studios, art tours, workshops, talks and performances.

Enjoy a complete destination experience that allows you to listen to diverse blues tunes against a backdrop of stunning Gold Coast beaches. The diverse and wonderfully curated line-up of local and international acts includes funk-soul band The Bamboos, international sensation Canned Heat and 2018 Grammy Award nominee Eric Bibb.

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17 MAY The Proclaimers

17 - 25 MAY The Masters Series

30 MAY Apia Good Times Tour

It has been 32 years since Scotland’s finest soul brothers, Craig and Charlie Reid, aka The Proclaimers, emerged in our musical psyche.

Now the Celtic duo are bringing their catchy tunes and stirring harmonies to the Concert Hall, QPAC. Expect to hear all the classics – Let’s Get Married, Sunshine on Leith, Letter From America and I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – along with songs from their recently released Angry Cyclist album.

Queensland Ballet presents a breathtaking triple bill featuring masterpieces from ballet’s best.

Legendary choreographer George Balanchine’s iconic Serenade, Ji í Kylián’s moving Soldier’s Mass and a world premiere work from acclaimed choreographer Trey McIntyre will delight audiences in the Playhouse, QPAC.

The highly acclaimed Apia Good Times Tour returns for its 7th anniversary with a line-up of seven Oz music Allstars taking to stage. With performances from Vika and Linda Bull, Brian Cadd, Joe Camilleri, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Ross Wilson and John Paul Young, this show at Toowoomba’s Empire Theatre will be a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience.

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LAMBORGHINI Huracán EVO Spyder: Every Day Amplified

As one of Australia’s most respected chefs Shannon Bennett’s appreciation for Miele lies in its ability to not only make life a lot easier, but exciting. Working with the company for over 10 years, Shannon says inspiration really comes from the core Miele values of technology and classic, timeless design. Experience the difference now at Miele Gold Coast

Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds introduces St Hilda’s School Gold Coast. Their modern facilities and commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics enable each girl to confidently harness the possibilities of her future. St Hilda’s school motto, Non Nobis Solum (not for ourselves alone) is an important part of their heritage and shapes who they are.

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The Huracán Evo Spyder was created to amplify your driving experience to the max. Colour, scent, and sound become one with the car’s compelling design. The power of the 640 CV V10 engine vibrates into a roar, and the supersport exhaust sound fills your ears. The car’s perfectly sleek, aerodynamic body slices through the air, and you race along with it; the thrill of your desire, lifting you higher.

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There is only one Urban Polo circuit, comprising 10 events, making it the largest of its kind in the world. Returning in 2019, McLaren Gold Coast Polo by the Sea will enthral and entice connoisseurs and newcomers to this gregarious form of polo, as a massive entourage of horses, riders, officials, sponsors, VIPs and fashionistas converge on Doug Jennings Park, Main Beach on Saturday 1 June.

Welcome to Pro2Pac – take a factory walk through of one of Australia’s leading residential and commercial surface coatings specialists in 2Pac and single pac spray coatings. Pro2PAC – Endless Possibilities – based on the Gold Coast and servicing clients across the Eastern States of Australia.

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TAG HEUER Connected ‘Golf Edition’ – Shot Distance In 2015, TAG Heuer became the first brand to develop and commercialise a trend-setting, fully functional smartwatch. The Swiss watchmaker now combines its passion for sports and innovation with its interest in the world’s number one individual sport. The TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 ‘Golf Edition’ and the unique 3D course mapping available with the TAG Heuer Golf app are must-haves for every golfer.

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Style Sessions

The Promised Land

By Kristin Todd

By Barry Maitland

Packed with tips, Kristin sets out to show women that being stylish isn’t about wearing the latest looks, it’s about building a wardrobe that’s an extension of your taste, your body and your lifestyle. RRP $32.99

At the heart of the gripping mystery of the Hampstead murders lies a manuscript of an unknown novel by one of the greatest literary figures.

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Tortellini at Midnight

The Home Edit

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Enjoy wonderful stories and some favourite recipes that span the entire length of Italy, from the Mediterranean port city of Taranto to the elegant city of Turin and, finally, back to Tuscany. RRP $52

Every single space in your house has the potential to function efficiently and look great, even the dreaded junk drawer. And the best news: it’s not hard to do – in fact, it’s a lot of fun. RRP $24.99

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Gravity is the Thing

The Art of Living Alone and Loving It

By Jaclyn Moriarty

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Triumphs, disappointments and unsolved mysteries; time passing and chance connections; this is a story of a single mother who is also a sister coming to terms with the missing presence of her brother. RRP $29.99

An inspirational toolkit for solo living – full of sound, practical advice, warmth and humour. To be truly content living alone, it pays to examine every aspect of your life and then take action. RRP $29.99

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Saying Goodbye to Barkley

Zebra: and other stories

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BRAINFOOD

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1 Bargain oil taxes for an indigenous person (10) 6 The fellow disappears with pieces of fruit (7) 8 When the hit the ball but miss it! (6) 9 Apparently they took the “bigwig” to the emergency room because the snake was poisonous (5) 11 Instrument found in sepia, not in black and white? (5) 12 One studies religious artefacts (5) 14 Effort invested where the signal comes in (5) 16 Surgically remove tax (6) 17 Liable to make lice with ESP dim by comparison? (7) 18 Redeveloped greensided constructions (10)

1 Foolishly he spat more into the air around him (10) 2 Win it back, for example, in a downpour (6) 3 Squeegee serves to show up honkers! (5) 4 Left out tropical fruit for eating (7) 5 The wild beast freed itself to give food to its young (10) 7 Peel off a cartoon sequence (5) 9 Can vice investigations be used to prevent illness (7) 10 One in the modelling position has such grace (5) 13 Preserving with a copper washer? (6) 15 The head supports kisses (5)

ACROSS 1 Indigenous (10) 6 Tropical fruits (7) 8 Deal a blow (6) 9 Venomous reptile (5) 11 Keyboard instrument (5) 12 Religious paintings (5) 14 Ingoing electrical signal (5) 16 Tax (6) 17 Overshadow (7) 18 Redeveloped (10) DOWN 1 Ambience (10) 2 Win back (6) 3 Fowls (5) 4 Stone fruit (7) 5 Suckle an infant (10) 7 Band (5) 9 Immunising substance (7) 10 State of balance (5) 13 Treating leather (6) 15 Kisses (informal) (5)

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2. Who was the first artist to perform at the Sydney Opera House?

3. Robert Smith is the frontman of which UK band?

4. How long is an elephant's gestation period?

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5. Who played Mathayus the Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns (2001)?

6. Was musician Neil Young born in England, Canada or the US?

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7. Who wrote the 1991 novel American Psycho?

8. Who succeeded Richard Nixon as US president after his resignation?

9. How many times has author Margaret Atwood won the Booker Prize?

10. Who was the last person to be legally executed in Australia?

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Stars

TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May

As Uranus, the planet that brings unexpected change is now in Taurus, it’s time to embrace changes that enable you to broaden your horizons in unexpected ways; even if in so doing you must leave your comfort zone. Get ready to embrace new developments in your personal life, too. The arts, music and romance are always important to you, but from mid-May onwards, expect more!

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VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sept

CAPRICORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan

GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun

LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct

The better organised you are, the better the changes you will make in your personal life and more generally. Take action to improve work and health. In April, get set to turn a corner in a key domestic circumstance that could also spell change in a business or personal relationship. A fresh agreement around the new moon on May 5th could stabilise matters that are up in the air.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb

Be prepared to assume the role of teacher and leader. The full moon on April 19th will spotlight key talks and negotiations. You’ll be busy, so you must rest up when you can. Be ready for travel and the chance to re-arrange domestic, creative and family matters. You must avoid tempers, especially at the end of April. You may reconsider a long-term plan or even a partnership.

CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul

SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov

PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar

LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr

Considerable developments in your personal life are likely over coming months. For some Virgos, these will be due to changes in your partner’s circumstances; for others, due to changes in your family. Developments early in April could signal a fresh phase in a key relationship with someone fated to be in your life. Take the opportunity at work to embrace a more creative phase.

Your desire to be more creative and nurturing will drive changes in your daily routine, work or health.

Your personal circumstances will progress well in line with developments at work or regarding health. Keep an eye on finances from mid-April onwards. A new agreement in May will signal the chance for a more stable partnership phase, business or personal.

This is potentially a life-changing year. Be prepared to consider life on new terms and be discerning about which activities you choose. A decision regarding your home and career is a debate between adventure versus peace and balance.

A friend or group may be super-helpful; and your work will demand attention. These two qualities will be the catalysts that help you decide.

April is an optimum month for love, so ensure you plan a holiday or a romantic event. If you have found relationships or collaborations difficult, April will be excellent for sorting out differences and finding common ground. The way you share resources, such as finances and space may come under the spotlight, and may require a careful and effective change of routine.

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Your social life will improve, so look for ways to strengthen ties and to meet new people. Early April your imagination will know no bounds, so ensure your decisions are not only inspiring, but also realistic. Developments that alter your daily routine – due to health, fitness or work – will arise in May. Review your progress and be prepared to re-imagine the rest of your year.

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The focus will be on the importance of healthy relationships. A trip or negotiation could be a turning point enabling you to boost rapport. Early April is ideal for letting a bad habit or the past go, especially as temptation may recur in May. Show strong resolve during these two months as developments will require you to think on your feet and to make changes at home.

April will present the chance to overhaul your personal life, making this an excellent time for romance for couples; and for singles to commit.

Another important area of focus will be health.

If the supermoon on March 21st brought your emotional vulnerabilities out, rest assured you will get the chance in April and May to boost your selfconfidence, health and relationships.

The Aries new moon on April 5th should feel invigorating across the board: at work; healthwise and in your personal life. The Libran full moon on April 19th will present a perfect scenario for peace and harmony in your life, even if this arises in unexpected ways. New collaborations and the chance to boost your creativity and lust for life in May will feel empowering.

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Consider which activities provide you with a sense of purpose and achievement. Keep an eye out for opportunities to promote these qualities in your life to create happiness in your daily schedule over the next two months. A personal or financial matter will be the focus as you strive to create more meaning in either or both areas; to find balance and harmony.

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