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CONTENTS 42

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18 UP FRONT

LOOKING GOOD

18 - 22 Preview

36 - 38 Wish List Green scene Business model

The latest news & views

24 Competition

40 - 41 Fashion Packed

Mx Skincare ‘Hero Pack’

Brisbane Fashion Festival

26 - 31 Feature

Sir Tom Jones interview

32 - 33 John Calleija Diamonds & design

SPORT REPORT 34 - 35 Perfect Timing

OMEGA at the Tokyo Olympics

56 - 57 Time for Take-off

44 For the Skin & Soul

New McLaren Artura coupe

46 Raising the Barre

BMW X5 luxury SUV

48 - 49 Health Hub

Land & water update

50 Community Care

Gold Coast Motor Museum

Introducing Mx Skincare

Wellness and health classes

Sanctuary Cove Medical Precinct

52 Beauty Spot

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WHEELS & WATER

42 - 43 Mini Fashionista

Local pharmacist

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54 Time for change

By Jason Murakami

Launching LuxJet

Cabana Kids

CITY ICON

FACTS & FIGURES

58 - 59 Super Model 60 X Factor

62 - 63 News Flash 64 Classic Collection

ISSUE 85 | JULY - AUGUST 2021

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26 CUISINE 65 Chef’s Choice

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO 94 - 95 Thanks a Trillion

66 - 67 Follow that Chef

The rise of Australia’s property market

WINE CELLAR

Developer news with Steve Hunt

Jonez on Food

68 - 69 Riding the Wave Sobah Beverages

70 Tasting Notes

Happy Hour

WELL TRAVELLED 72 New Experiences

Supported Travel

LUXURY LIVING 74 - 93 Home Comforts 20-page special feature

96 - 97 Market Update

ENTERTAINMENT 108 - 109 See & Be Seen Exclusive Luxury High Tea With Friends

110 - 113 Event Calendar 117 Bookshelf 118 Brainfood 120 Stars

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DISCOVER EDITOR’S LETTER

TEAM + COVER PUBLISHER Clare E. Urwin | Sanctuary Cove Publishing GROUP EDITOR Rhonda Oxnam GENERAL MANAGER Bryan Oram BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Nathan Lister BRAND AMBASSADOR & PRESENTER Brooke Lowther SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING Zoe Lister OFFICE MANAGER Kirsty Carberry FOOD & WINE CONTRIBUTOR Tony Harper MOTORING CONTRIBUTOR Chris Nixon PHOTOGRAPHY Daniel McClifty EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Marj Osborne, Nick Nichols, Steve Hunt, Susan Lang-Lemckert, Stacey Shapiro Jason Murakami DESIGN listercreative

HELLO AND WELCOME. This edition is so packed with amazing images and information, I honestly don’t know where to start.

Let’s begin with our stunning cover that was shot on The Pines at Sanctuary Cove.

We were very privileged to be given exclusive access to this championship golf course, and even more honoured to have our human models joined by the very beautiful Khandhu Lyka Prayer 'Amari'– the Australian Supreme Champion Afghan Hound who really stole the show.

This elegant montage sets the tone for our annual Luxury Living edition, which showcases everything you need to make your home warm and welcoming this winter including a special Home Comforts feature that begins on page 74.

As the weather cools down, it is more important than ever to take care of your wellbeing.

With this in mind, our Looking Good section has some useful information on the services available at the Sanctuary Cove health hub and the increasing interest in men’s Barre, yoga and Pilates classes.

One man who is the epitome of good health despite his advancing years is legendary singer, Sir Tom Jones.

With a new album and a renewed zest for life, the 80-year-old shares some of his deepest thoughts in a revealing celebrity interview.

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Wheels & Water enthusiasts are well catered for as we take a look at a racy, red McLaren, open the doors to the Gold Coast Motor Museum and reveal LuxJet’s plans for private plane ownership.

Food and fashion are two other subjects close to our hearts so we bring you a preview of the upcoming Brisbane Fashion Festival, share snapshots of some very cute kids clothing, reveal what’s on the menu for Jonez on Food chef, Gary Jones, and taste the latest low and no-alcohol beers from local Indigenous brewery, Sobah.

And, of course, we have an amazing competition prize – actually, make that prizes – in this edition, with Mx Skincare providing three Hero Packs valued at $1,000 each for us to give away.

I think I’ve covered most bases, but please, feel free to browse through the entire magazine to see what I may have missed.

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PREVIEW

NEWS AND VIEWS

Graceful elegance

New in 2021, the Rolex LadyDatejust in yellow gold and diamonds of fers timeless elegance and functionality. P.O.A.

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Circus cabaret

Winter on the Gold Coast is about to heat up a little, with the risqué adults-only INFAMOUS returning for a new season. Delivering a cheeky cocktail of circus cabaret and uncensored burlesque, the cast of bare-chested acrobats, naughty performers and dazzling dancers are set to tease and tantalise under the Spiegel Big Top at Broadwater Parklands until 8 August 2021.

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Versace lifestyle

Congratulations to Lianna Ambrosini who is the winner of our competition in Issue 83.

She will enjoy a luxury experience at Palazzo Versace valued at $2,250 including a twonight stay in a Lagoon Suite, breakfast daily for two people in Il Barocco Restaurant, a three-course dinner in Il Barocco Restaurant and a bottle of wine on arrival.

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Super yacht central

For the Torrens family, boating offers independence and joy unattainable elsewhere.

Father and son, Grant and Mitchell Torrens, have long been seen as innovators of the marine industry internationally having founded Asia Pacific’s largest brokerage house.

Returning home to the idyllic waters of our east coast in the wake of the global pandemic, the dynamic duo are now on a mission to make Australia’s Gold Coast super yacht central.

The recent Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show saw the launch of their national operation, Torrens Luxury Collection, a brand that promises to bring an unrivalled level of opulence to local aviation, marine and property sectors.

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Grant Torrens, David Crisafulli and Mitchell Grant Torrens.

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Sheer bliss

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PREVIEW

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Remarkably Markian

Crafting quality bespoke furniture, luxurious interior objects, rugs and fine art, Markian has opened their doors in New Farm, Brisbane and invite you to experience the Markian way of life. Australian made and manufactured, the Markian way carries true craft, professional excellence and relational authenticity that extends into every connection – the team, the customers, the suppliers, the natural environment. This legacy of durability, sustainability and enduring design is woven into every piece crafted with the Markian name.

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Prime eye care

Opening its doors in Hope Island this July/August, Coastal Eye Surgeons is bringing quality ophthalmic care closer to home. The new practice, spearheaded by established ophthalmologists Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Khoi Tran, is proud to offer full diagnostic capabilities and highly specialised, comprehensive eye care.

The freshly-established, modern premises make presurgical consults, intraocular injections, laser treatments, and even minor surgical procedures available locally, eliminating the need to travel or attend a major hospital.

Coastal Eye Surgeons combines ideal convenience with Queensland’s classically welcoming spirit to deliver elite vision support where, when, and how it matters.

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Boutique wine

QT Hotels & Resorts and the iconic Seppeltsfield Wines have partnered to bottle a Riesling from the legendary Quelltaler Vineyard. Created with the wine drinker in mind, QT and Seppeltsfield's 'Quelltaler Vineyard' Riesling is super sessionable, loves food, especially local shellfish, and celebrates the very best of Australian wine growing. Known simply as QT Riesling, this top drop is exclusively available across QT’s signature restaurants and bars in Australia including Yamagen, QT Gold Coast.

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Perfect fit

Comfortable, easy on the eye and very compact, this Ligne Roset Flax Armchair will fit perfectly into all styles of interiors. Available from DOMO. RRP $5,150

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Winning build

HEY House, situated in Main Beach, has been named Building of the Year at the Australian Institute of Architects’ Regional Architecture Awards - Gold Coast and Northern Rivers. The design by Willemsen Architecture also received a regional commendation for residential architecture (New).

Willemsen Architecture described the sub-tropical home as an extremely personal project for their practice. “It is our family home, and a place that we designed and built as owner builders.”

Other Gold Coast regional commendation winners are: Bal Harbour - Broadbeach Waters, owned by a Gold Coast musician - designed by DM2 Architecture - regional commendation for residential architecture (Houses-New) and Long Road House - Tamborine - designed by James Russell Architect - regional commendation for residential architecture (Houses-New).

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Fun in the sun

Have we moved beyond bikini-clad, pineapple loving images to a contemporary and cosmopolitan city? Journey into subtropical Brisbane with Museum of Brisbane's new exhibition City in the Sun. Showcasing over 30 artworks, the exhibition includes 8 significant commissions by local artists including Kinly Grey, Christopher Bassi, Laura Patterson, Rachael Sarra, Sam Tupou, Sebastian Moody, Holly Anderson and Rachel Burke, coupled with works by Gerwyn Davies, Michael Zavros and Tracey Moffatt, to name a few. The free exhibition runs until 27 February 2022.

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31 July – 3 October

Lyrical Landscapes: The Art of William Robinson

Brisbane born and raised William Robinson AO, has been awarded both the Archibald and Wynne Prizes and is celebrated for his monumental multiperspectival canvases that transformed the way we view Australian landscape painting. Coinciding with the artist’s 85th year and celebrating one of Australia’s foremost living artists and greatest landscape painters, Lyrical Landscapes: The Art of William Robinson is the second major exhibition at HOTA Gallery. Curated by former Governor-General and close friend of the artist Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO, this exhibition will see Robinson’s entire Creation Series, produced over 16 years, presented together for the first time.

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William Robinson, Creation series - Man and the spheres 1991, triptych: oil on linen, triptych: 182.5 x 730.5 cm, Art Gallery of New South Wales Purchased with funds provided by the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales 1994 © William Robinson/Philip Bacon Galleries, Photo: AGNSW, Carley Wright

2 – 19 September

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Queensland audiences can at last step through the doors of Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory this spring.

The multi-Helpmann Award nominated musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play in QPAC’s Lyric Theatre, transporting audiences into ‘a world of pure imagination’.

Featuring songs from the original film including The Candy Man and I’ve Got a Golden Ticket alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score, this is a chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before. Get ready for OompaLoompas' incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more in this everlasting showstopper.

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Dogography – Showcasing your fur babies

Louise Wolbers Photography in partnership with Village Flower Emporium invite you to a special Photography Event at 6283 Sylvan Lane, Sanctuary Cove. This event includes photoshoot of your dog, a complimentary 12” x 8” fine art print, a bouquet of seasonal flowers, complimentary Champagne and cheese board and a lucky door prize. Cost: $220 per session. Small to medium size dogs – 4.30pm to 5.30pm; Large dogs – 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Spaces are limited so bookings are essential.

Village Flower Emporium also invites you to submit an expression of interest in a Floral Design Masterclass on a date in August 2021 to be confirmed. This 3-hour class will be delivered by Floral Designer and Artisan, Andrew Fairman, whose reputation is well known in the wedding and events industry.

Contact Andrew Fairman on 0409 576 034 or Trish on 0448 901 956

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He may be 80, but Sir Tom Jones has still ‘got it’, as can be attested by his remarkable new album Surrounded by Time.

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AT THE BEGINNING of the interview, legendary singer Sir Tom Jones may seem overly calm, but this is not due to a lack of energy.

On the contrary, during our conversation the 80-year-old unfolds an intense look into his personal life and presents himself as a highly reflective thinker.

You seem quite brimming with energy.

Definitely. I can’t wait to get back on the road to sing some live shows … that’s the biggest drive for me.

I am escaping Covid, that’s the first thing, but secondly, I would love to go and sing to the people.

Without the people, what’s the point.

Your new album is titled Surrounded by Time. What is your attitude to time?

When you’re a child especially, you don’t think about time. Old age is a long way away as far as you are concerned.

The early part of my life went slower. I wanted to be an adult, I wanted to go drinking in the pub with my uncles and my father, I wanted to become a man. That seemed like a long time when I was in Wales.

Then when I got my first hit record, all of a sudden time started to speed up and I was having such a great time.

I figured out now that I am 80, how much time do I have left? How many more albums can I make?

Because I love to make new albums, and to go out and sing to the people.

But thank God, my voice is still there. Without that, it would not work.

Is there anything you still want to explore in life?

Not really. Nothing important because what I wanted to do was make music.

I wanted to sing to people, and I have been doing that.

Travelling has come into it because I have always been interested in geography, history. I like to travel to different countries to see and hear what the people are like.

I think the best way to do that is to go and sing. You are getting a feeling, I do anyway, of the people you are singing to.

God could not have given me a better gift than he did in order to sing and travel and see different people all over the world. >>

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FEATURE Aren’t you scared of singing songs like I’m Growing Old? No … and I can tell you why.

I got that song in the 70s when I was in my 30s.

The man who wrote it was in Vegas at the same time and he came into my dressing room and said, ‘I got this song and I can hear you singing it in my mind’.

I loved the song, but I thought I can’t sing it yet, I’ll keep it because one day I’ll be old enough to sing it and now is the time.

So I have held onto it for a long time.

There is one line, one thing which I should have reversed.

‘Although I saved a lock of hair, I no longer dream about my wife’, which is completely wrong, because I dream about her every night but I don’t have a lock of her hair.

I should have changed those lyrics. I wished I had.

That one line is not true of me, because I always take on songs as if it is me.

Do you think we are just this one life and there is nothing beyond?

I was thinking about this last night.

Before I go to sleep, I think a lot as most people do, and I looked over my life and I thought: A lot of things that have happened to me cannot be coincidental.

I touched death. I had a stroke.

It was not quite that, but I started to feel a little strange.

I was close to a hospital in LA so they took me in and tested me out. If I had been anywhere else, who knows.

The same thing happened when I was in London. I had a clot in my arm.

I was wondering: What is wrong with my hand?

It started to go numb.

We called emergency and they took me in right away.

They said, ‘there is a clot off your heart and it’s stuck right there and unless we release it, we may have to cut your arm off’.

But I was right there. If I had been on an airplane or something, going somewhere else – the timing.

All these things – why do these things happen to me at a certain time in my life?

My manager Gordon Mills. He was the one who saw me in a club and got my first hit record.

As he got older, he got ill but I kept him as a manager.

When he passed away, my son and my daughter-in-law took over, and all of a sudden, they injected some new life into me.

That’s why I recorded Kiss with the Art of Noise.

These things that have happened to me in my life, even though they were bad at the time, they turned into something good.

Are these coincidences or is there a master plan?

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We’ve got to do the best we can with what God gives us, but I feel there is definitely a power that is keeping things together.

He smiled on me and first of all gave me a voice and then the ability to see it through.

There are a lot of people that can sing, but they don’t have that desire that I did.

And my wife, God bless her – we got married very young, teenagers – she was always very understanding.

She loved music as much as I do and she loved the fact that I was doing what I really wanted to do.

All these things, that have happened to me, they have made me a better person.

“These things that have happened to me in my life, even though they were bad at the time, they turned into something good.”

– Sir Tom Jones

Do you think love is the reason why you are here?

I think so. It was not just by accident that my wife was born around the corner from me. We went to school at the same time. We grew up together.

I don’t think there is a time on love – it just happens – but it should take you and hit you hard. That’s what I believe.

Some people don’t meet the right person, but with me, we got married when it hit us hard.

Was that the reason why you stayed together for so long?

Yes. She said: ‘Look, I know what you are going to do and you will have a lot of temptations.

I don’t want to know but if somebody starts coming up to me or I read about things in the paper that you are not considering me first as number one, we can’t be together’. And I said: ‘You will always be number one’.

And that’s true. I was devastated when she passed away.

There’s another song on the album: I Won’t Crumble. – ‘I will do anything for you, everything possible, but I can’t fall with you.’ That resonated with me.

I did everything I could, but she had lung cancer. >>

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FEATURE

She was strong. I was falling apart, and she said ‘You can’t. You have to sing’.

And I said: ‘I don’t know if I will be able to. The words will stick in my throat’.

Honestly, I really thought that and she said: ‘Think of me and think of the good times. Let me put a smile on your face, not sadness in your heart. Look at the life we have had’.

She was the one.

If it was not for her, I don’t know what would have happened.

What keeps you from crumbling? Music?

Oh yes, and family. My son and my daughter-in- law and my two grandchildren.

That’s why I moved back to England from Los Angeles, because they live here.

My son especially gives me strength, because he was in the room when my wife was dying and she said ‘You two, you’ve got to mentor one another’.

I never heard her say that word before. ‘You’ve got to be together even more than before’.

He helped get me to sing again. He got these musicians around me and we quietly and slowly came to it.

We played Hampton Court, which is an outdoor venue just outside of London, and the audience all knew I was under pressure.

And again, people, they lifted me up.

You get these trials and tribulations. You get hurdles that you have to get over. But hopefully it will make you stronger rather than destroy you.

And so far, thank God, it has with me.

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You are someone who thinks about life very intensely ...

Definitely.

Isn’t it a bit ironic that the public may have a different idea of you?

Well, yeah.

When you perform on stage, you are portraying yourself in a certain way, not really knowing sometimes what effect it has on people.

They see you in a way, and sometimes it goes against what you are trying to do vocally because of the way you are presenting yourself on stage.

So people go: ‘Oh yeah, Tom Jones, tight pants, open neck shirt, people throw things at him – that’s him’.

But wait a minute – why was I there to begin with?

What got me out on the stage? My voice.

Another thing with age, you are taken more seriously.

People now listen to these songs and they resonate. They are more believable when you are older.

And I am not on stage jumping all over the place. I concentrate more now on the way I sing as opposed to the way I move.

These songs that I am doing on this album now, people are listening.

This is why I did the spoken songs, Oh Mother Earth, and Talking TV Blues.

When you speak the words, they have more meaning and people listen – sometimes.

There must still be a lot of women that lust after you. Are they still throwing panties?

Thank God, no. That went with my time.

Now that I am older, hopefully, that sexy interpretation is levelled up.

“We’ve got to do the best we can with what God gives us, but I feel there is definitely a power that is keeping things together.”

– Sir Tom Jones

You can’t be up there saying ‘I am Mr. Macho’. I am not … some young fellow can wipe the bloody floor with me.

You’ve got to understand different parts of your life and live accordingly.

I am certainly enjoying myself now. I am feeling different than when I was young, but I am enjoying it, and thank God I am still alive.

I want to live as long as I possibly can.

Immortality would be a wonderful thing but you can’t live forever so you accept it.

I am getting as much out of my life as possible and hopefully I have done what God intended.

What has been one of the most exciting experiences that springs to mind?

The thing that I never counted on at all was being knighted by the Queen.

When I was a child, I thought: ‘I want to be a professional singer, I want to sell records. I want to sing to loads of people. I want to be able to get my talent across so I don’t have to go and do a job in order to survive. If I can make a living out of singing, I will be the happiest person in the world’ – which I am.

But you don’t think about being knighted.

I still look at my grandfather who died in WWI. He was a Company Sergeant Major, so we have his medals and a picture of him in a frame.

I always thought: ‘I have never been in the military – I won’t be able to have medals like him’.

But my knighthood, it comes with a medal, and I look at my grandfather’s pictures now and I go ‘Grandpa, I wish you could see me now. That your grandson is a knight of the realm’.

I never saw it coming. When I was a kid, they were not knighting entertainers. It’s a wonderful thing.

That is the thing I am most proud of that I didn’t foresee at all.

Again, it’s because of showbusiness that I got that medal.

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John Calleija is a proud Gold Coaster with a passion for precious gems.

WORDS RHONDA OXNAM WALKING INTO THE CALLEIJA BOUTIQUE at Marina Mirage is like entering Aladdin’s Cave.

Precious gems shimmer under the spotlights, priceless jewels spin in their glass cabinets and stunning pink diamonds take pride of place among the treasures.

And at the heart of it all is John Calleija – master jeweller, award-winning designer, proud Gold Coaster and all-round nice guy.

But it was luck, literally, that led John to establish his very successful business here on the Coast.

As a young up-and-coming jeweller, he decided to chase sunnier skies, so he jumped in his 1986 Jaguar and drove up from Sydney to see what opportunities were available.

“When I arrived I dropped into the newsagency at Sanctuary Cove and purchased a multi-week lotto ticket,” John recalls.

"The first week, I won $6.66, the second I won $666, the third another $6.66 and the final week a further $666.

“I’m still waiting for the big win, but shortly after that I was introduced to my beautiful wife, Noni, and decided that fate was telling me I was exactly where I need to be.”

He went on to create the Calleija brand – a name synonymous with beautiful jewellery right around the world.

“Calleija is an international award-winning, renowned Australian brand with 30 years of luxury jewellery expertise and one of very few Argyle Pink Diamond Select Ateliers in the world,” John says.

“We are a design house guided by my artistry and passion for unique design.

“We have state-of-the-art workshops located in-house in our Australian and London boutiques, with our flagship boutique right here on the Gold Coast.

“Our timeless jewellery and bespoke pieces are created by a wonderful team of experienced designers and master jewellers.”

Many of John’s pieces feature the highly sought-after Argyle Pink Diamonds, a commodity that has become even more precious given the recent closure of the Western Australian mine.

“Argyle Pink Diamonds are 1.6 billion-year-old gifts of nature,” John says.

“The Argyle Pink Diamond mine started nearly 40 years ago and has produced phenomenal pink, blue and red diamonds, with colour saturation and quality like no other diamond mine in the world.

“However, even as the world’s largest and only consistent source of pink diamonds, these magnificent gems are incredibly rare – an entire year’s collection over one carat would barely fill the palm of your hand.

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“The Argyle mine has been the source of 90 per cent of the global supply of pink diamonds, so this closure means that these gems will now become beyond scarce and increasingly valuable.

“For me personally, the closure of the mine feels like losing a friend,” he insists.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to work with these amazing diamonds for more than three decades and I have a true passion and deep understanding for just how precious and rare they are.

“The mine’s closure makes me even more conscious of the responsibility we have to ensure we continue creating bespoke works of art to complement these coveted diamonds.”

Speaking of creations, how does your design process work?

“I love getting to know our clients, understanding their individuality, their passions and inspirations; reading their personality, then the design comes naturally,” John replies.

“I’ve always had an eye for form and how shapes and patterns flow to create balance and beauty, and I have a desire to create pieces that break the boundaries of traditional design.

“When designing a piece featuring Argyle Pink Diamonds, I take great care in every single detail of the piece being created, always making sure that the natural beauty of these breathtaking diamonds is honoured.

“I love every piece I create but I admit I will always favour pieces with a rare Australian Argyle Pink Diamond because I am in love with their mysterious, beautiful colour and rarity.”

Each Calleija creation is the result of meticulous detailing and superb craftsmanship, and not only are they beautiful to look at, they are also made with best practices in regards to sustainability and the environment.

“I am very proud to say Calleija was recently awarded with the Butterfly Mark certification from Positive Luxury,” John says.

“This is the only international trust mark that recognises luxury brands for their commitment to creating a positive impact on people and the planet.

“I take great pride in the fact all Calleija jewellery is created with authentic and responsibly sourced materials.

“This is why we only support long-term suppliers that are stringent with their sustainability practices too.

“We only work with specific diamond companies that subscribe to the highest ethical standards of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).

“We can also trace each gemstone back to the mine of its origin by using Argyle pink, red and blue diamonds in our creations.”

In a career that spans several decades and extends right around the world, there have been many highlights, however, John admits that working with royalty was one of the best.

“It is so much better when you share your success to uplift people and I love sharing success with my team, my family, clients and more.”

– John Calleija “Back in 2013 I was fortunate to meet Zara Philips, the Queen’s granddaughter, during the Magic Millions right here on the Gold Coast.

“We quickly realised we both shared a passion for distinctive design and exceptional quality and we began to work together to create our beautiful Zara Philips by Calleija collection.

“It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to collaborate with Zara to create pieces that are contemporary, timeless, wearable and accessible for everyone.”

Another standout moment was creating the stunning ‘Virtual Eros’ diamond mask.

“We won the De Beers International Diamond Design Award in 2000 out of over 2,500 entries with that piece,” John recalls.

“Virtual Eros was designed with 44 carats of brilliant diamonds and was chosen as a personal favourite by Madonna.

“To see it featured in countless publications and in Alexander McQueen’s catwalk was a remarkable experience and I was so thankful to win this prestigious award.”

While such recognition has allowed him to pursue his dream, John also enjoys taking time out to explore other interests.

"Success means freedom … having the freedom to create and design what I want and where I want,” he says.

“Success also means it benefits others and not just the individual.

“It is so much better when you share your success to uplift people and I love sharing success with my team, my family, clients and more.

“When I am away from work, I enjoy spending time with my lovely wife and daughter,” he adds.

“And I have always been interested in anything that exudes beautiful design, whether it’s architecture, boats, yachts, or cars (modern and classic).

“This is why all of our boutiques are in magnificent locations.

“London is in the historic Royal Arcade on Old Bond Street; it’s the oldest arcade in London and a vision of stunning Victorian design.

“Our Sydney boutique is in The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, which is simply majestic outside and in.

“And of course, our Gold Coast boutique is in Marina Mirage surrounded by blue skies and a beautiful coastline.

"If I didn't design jewellery, I would have loved to design yachts, boats or be a naval architect – I love the water and I love design.”

As for what’s next …

“I can’t predict the future, but I can tell you there are many things I would still like to achieve,” John admits.

“There is so much more to experience and design … I feel as if my imagination is always ignited by something and the best is yet to come.”

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SPORT REPORT

PERFECT TIMING

OMEGA is proud to be the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

IT MAY BE A LITTLE LATER than planned, but this year, the Land of the Rising Sun will finally become OMEGA’s own land of Recording Dreams.

For the 29th time in history, the brand will fulfil its role as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, bringing almost 90 years of experience to Tokyo 2020.

A total of 339 events in 33 sports will be competed in Japan, and OMEGA will be measuring every second of action.

This includes brand new sports such as karate, sport climbing, surfing, baseball/softball and skateboarding, giving the Swiss watchmaker more competitions to record than ever before.

Of course, the greatest focus will be on the determined athletes aiming for gold.

Each of them has dedicated years, months and hours to reach this moment.

Their dreams depend on those final results, making OMEGA’s precision and equipment a vital part of every event.

Thankfully, OMEGA has experience.

In fact, the brand has been at the Olympic Games for nearly every edition since 1932.

During those years, the brand has evolved, developed and implemented many of the most famous timekeeping technologies in sport.

Now, at Tokyo 2020, OMEGA’s expertise will reach a new peak.

As well as providing 400 tonnes of its most trusted and state-of-the-art equipment, the brand will also continue a truly exciting era of real-time data measurement.

Every event has its own timekeeping systems and sport-specific technology.

These are just some of the familiar pieces of OMEGA equipment you are likely to see.

THE ELECTRONIC STARTING PISTOL The problem with traditional pistols, is that sound travels slower than light, meaning that the athletes in the furthest lanes would hear the start later than everyone else, while closer athletes heard it first.

Today, OMEGA’s solution is an electronic pistol that is connected to speakers positioned behind each racer.

When the trigger is pressed, a sound is ‘played’, a light flash is emitted and a start pulse is given to the timing device.

This system is the fairest way to give every athlete an equal start.

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ATHLETICS STARTING BLOCKS As well as having integrated speakers, the starting blocks in athletics are also enhanced with built-in sensors that measure an athlete’s force against the footrest 4,000 times per second.

The detection system instantly sends the force measurements to an on-site computer so that the starter can visually see any false start.

The rules of World Athletics fix the minimum reaction time at 100 milliseconds (a tenth of a second).

Any reaction which takes place below this limit is considered to be premature and places the runner in a false start situation.

It’s a perfect way for athletes and spectators to instantly see the outcome of a race.

SCAN’O’VISION MYRIA The Scan’O’Vision MYRIA is the most advanced photofinish camera in OMEGA’s history.

Placed on the finish lines of sprints, hurdles and other races, it is able to record up to 10,000 digital images per second, producing a composite photo that enables judges to determine the official rankings and times of each event.

The images from the photofinish camera are now a famous sight at the Olympic Games, and prove just how close some races can really be.

QUANTUM TIMER Mechanical stopwatches are a thing of the past.

Today, OMEGA counts the seconds on its Quantum Timer, with an enhanced resolution of one millionth of a second.

Driven by a micro crystal component imbedded in the timer, the resolution is 100 times greater than previous devices and, with a maximum variation of only one second out of every ten million seconds, it is five times more accurate.

PHOTOCELL TECHNOLOGY Remember the traditional tape that was stretched across the finish line of races?

Since 1948, this has been replaced by photocell technology, which emits beams of light instead.

As soon as the winning athlete crosses those beams, their winning time is instantly recorded.

OMEGA now uses four photocells on the finish line, all integrated into one unit, allowing more body patterns to be detected.

While this gives OMEGA an immediate finishing time, the official time is always taken from the photofinish camera.

HI-RESOLUTION SCOREBOARDS OMEGA’s hi-resolution scoreboards display not only text and live information, but also animations, athlete pictures and visual imagery.

Using modern effects, winners’ names, results and their nation’s flag are boldly displayed, adding to the drama, thrill and excitement of each event.

SWIMMING LIGHT SHOW An innovative light system called the Swimming Light Show features lights mounted on the starting blocks at the end of the pool.

When a race is over, a single large dot indicates the athlete that came first, two medium-sized dots show who came second, and three smaller dots of light confirm the third place finisher.

SWIMMING TOUCHPADS At the end of a swimming race, the famous touchpads positioned at both ends of the pool allow swimmers to ‘stop the clock’ by exerting a pressure of between 1.5 and 2.5 kg.

Because of these touchpads, swimming has long been the only sport in which competitors can stop their own running time.

It’s the most precise way to measure time in this challenging sport and OMEGA was responsible for first introducing the technology at the Olympic Games in 1968.

OMEGA’s Tokyo 2020 Collection SEAMASTER AQUA TERRA LIMITED EDITION Just like the athletes at the Olympic Games, the Seamaster Aqua Terra performs beautifully on land and in the water. For this sporty Tokyo 2020 model, OMEGA has introduced the collection’s first ceramic dial – crafted with a polished blue finish and a laser-engraved Tokyo 2020 emblem. Limited to just 2,020 pieces, the watch comes ready for action on a structured blue rubber strap and includes an additional stainless steel bracelet in its special presentation box.

SEAMASTER PLANET OCEAN LIMITED EDITION OMEGA has crafted this patriotic Seamaster with a true Japanese touch. The polished white ceramic dial continues the Tokyo theme with a special lollipop central seconds hand.

Beautifully representing the flag of Japan, its tip has been crafted with a varnished red dot. Also limited to just 2,020 models, this timepiece is driven by the OMEGA Master Chronometer Calibre 8800 and features a sapphire crystal caseback with a transferred Tokyo 2020 emblem.

SEAMASTER DIVER 300M We all know about diving at the Olympic Games, but this Diver 300M is more suited to an underwater ocean environment. The 42.00 mm stainless steel case is mounted with a blue ceramic bezel ring filled with a white enamel diving scale. To complement the blue, there is a polished white ceramic dial with laser-engraved waves. Behind the sapphire crystal on the caseback, with its transferred Tokyo 2020 emblem, you’ll find the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 8800 which has been officially certified by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology.

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WISH LIST

GREEN SCENE Hardy Brothers

Kalon emerald and diamond earrings in 18ct yellow gold.

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From tee off to tea time; picnics to parties; a splash of emerald green is the perfect pick-me-up when the weather cools down.

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‘Izana’ 18ct rose gold ring featuring a vibrant 12.78ct Chrysoprase from Australia and a sparkling halo of 120 white diamonds.

RRP $17,300

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Versace

Large striped canvas Pasticcino bag with horizontal print.

RRP $648

Medusa icon squared sunglasses with thick acetate frame in iconic Jungle print.

RRP $251

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Gucci

Princetown GG multicolour slipper in green and blue GG canvas with Horsebit detail. RRP $950

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Kaia small satchel bag with flap featuring a metal YSL knocker and adjustable shoulder strap.

RRP $3,200

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Mariana Jewellery

Heart earrings layered in 18ct rose gold embellished with emerald and Montana blue Swarovski crystals.

Available from Eev Fashion, Sanctuary Cove. RRP $135

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WISH LIST

Gucci

GG Supreme canvas belt finished with interlocking G buckle. RRP $535

The Outlierman

Bentley 8 Litre Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2019 silk tie. RRP $157

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Burberry

Logo detail topstitched leather Derby shoes.

RRP $930

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Bally

Metropole Acetate sunglasses in shiny dark green with gradient smoke lens. RRP $430

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Hermès

BUSINESS MODEL

Sac a depeches briefcase in Togo calfskin with palladium plated hardware.

RRP $11,465

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Hugo Boss

Dariel round cufflinks with etched stripes and logo. RRP $159

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Longines

Spirit watch with sandblasted green dial adorned with Arabic numerals and silvered sandblasted hands. P.O.A.

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LOOKING GOOD

FASHION PACKED

Brisbane Fashion Festival returns in 2021 with a designer-packed program and hundreds of fresh new-season looks.

SEE IT. Love it. Own it.

Brisbane Fashion Festival returns in 2021 with an exciting new look and an iconic new home in the heart of the city at King George Square.

Running from Monday 23 – Wednesday 25 August, this year’s program features a thrilling line-up of more than 50 designers – from the hottest labels in Australian fashion to Queensland favourites and the burgeoning next gen.

Presenting in excess of 440 unique, inspiring, and must-have looks for the new Spring/Summer season, the Fashion Festival kicks off on Monday night with the Treasury Brisbane Fashion Show; a showcase of the biggest designers and retailers, and cult favourites in Australia.

See the most sought-after styles of the new season from Aje, Ginger & Smart, article:, Calibre, Bianca Spender, and JETS Australia, plus national and international labels presented by David Jones, Samantha Ogilvie, and Camargue.

On Tuesday night, fashion lovers will be treated to the newest, the brightest, and the next big names in fashion design in the Next Gen Group Show.

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A diverse and original mix of creativity will hit the runway, from kimbralou, TAFE Queensland Brisbane, QUT Fashion, #SELFLOVE CLVB, JARAWEE, Jonathan Usi, KG BOLD (Kelvin Grove State High School), Joteo, Maven Label, CHAMANI, and Moreno Marcos.

Rounding out the jam-packed fashion line-up on Wednesday night is a spectacular showcase of some of Queensland’s most-loved designers and retailers, including White Label Noba, Sacha Drake, Naudic, URBBANA, Bonita Collective, Maiocchi, Gina Kim, Sonia Stradiotto Couture, Annalisse Designs, Wil Valor, and Calexico.

Following the final runway show, guests are invited to celebrate at the official Brisbane Fashion Festival afterparty hosted by Treasury Brisbane.

Once again, fashion fans will be able to view Live Streams of every runway show; allowing them to relive the show, catch all the fashion action from the shows they missed, and even tune in from interstate and overseas.

Brisbane Economic Development Agency is the new Principal Partner for Brisbane Fashion

Festival, underpinning the event’s place as Queensland’s largest and most prestigious fashion event and an important platform for Brisbane and Queensland’s fashion industry.

As well as celebrating the incredible talent of the local fashion industry, more than 50 small businesses will be supported as a direct result of the Festival this year – from staging, lighting and production, to catering, seamstresses and more.

Be sure to purchase your ticket to enjoy the spectacular runway showcases, and support local talent while refreshing your wardrobe for the new season.

Passes are also available to enjoy the full VIP treatment, perfect for entertaining a group at Queensland’s largest and most prestigious fashion event.

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Lily (Vivien’s Models) wears White Label Noba.

Tess (Chic Management) wears Bonita Collective.

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Lady Mayoress, Nina Schrinner, has been announced as the official Festival Ambassador for 2021.

She is a passionate advocate of the local fashion and creative industries, and is ardent about Brisbane maintaining a vibrant, flourishing fashion and retail scene in spite of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“A lot of people see fashion as something that happens on the runways and in trendy stores,” Mrs Schrinner said.

“But behind the scenes, it’s an industry filled with dedicated and hardworking individuals, from young designers with sewing machines in their lounge rooms to the big producers who employ many people.

“I want the Brisbane fashion industry to thrive because not only does it make our city a more vibrant destination, but it generates jobs and prosperity.”

Further to the Lady Mayoress joining the Fashion Festival as its Ambassador, organisers are proud to announce The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust as the official charity partner for 2021.

Mrs Schrinner is the Chair of the Trust, which provides grants to multiple smaller charitable organisations around Brisbane.

“We are delighted to have the support of the Lady Mayoress Nina Schrinner as we showcase the incredible talent and diversity of Brisbane and Queensland’s fashion industry,” said Brisbane Fashion Festival Director, Lindsay Bennett.

“Mrs Schrinner is not only an advocate of local artists, she is a passionate supporter of the grassroots charities that The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust assists, working to raise awareness of the important work being done and, vitally, raising funds to enable these charities to help as many in the community as possible.” $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust.

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Rejoice in original course designer, Mike Wolveridge's last design. Tee off across the lake to our elevated peninsula green with stunning views of our iconic Mediterranean clubhouse setting the dramatic backdrop.

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FOR THE SKIN AND SOUL

Photo: Monique Grisanti, Uneek Creative

Mx Skincare founder Allison Pickering knows good skincare. So, when she couldn’t find the kind of luxury, science-backed products she wanted, she had them made herself.

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ALLISON PICKERING has always been surrounded by skincare.

From the age of 10, she watched as her mother sat at a dressing table applying her skincare, morning and night.

Her grandmother made her own soaps and lotions, and she had an aunty who worked in cosmetics.

“I’ve been doing a seven-step routine since I was 16 years of age,” Alli reveals.

In short, she was destined for a career in skincare.

Growing up in regional New South Wales, Alli's career began after she landed an internship at the local pharmacy.

“I was in year 10, and on my second day there, they offered me full-time work,” Alli reveals.

A natural in sales, she was soon breaking records and set her sights on new challenges, eventually moving to the Gold Coast.

Since then, Alli’s roles have ranged from managing make-up counters and working as a professional make-up artist, to a stint in New York working in wholesale travel; even radio sales and real estate.

Alli was eventually drawn back to the world of skincare.

“I’ve always been a career woman, but I had taken some time to raise my family when I noticed a real gap in the market,” Alli explains.

“I'm such a skincare junkie, but I had trouble finding a skincare brand that didn't have any nasties in it, but still was a luxury product and had all the right active ingredients.”

So, she made it and Mx Skincare was born.

The plan? Active ingredients were in, harmful chemicals were out and the products needed to work for all ages, genders and skin types.

“I wanted it to be a range that could feature in everyone’s bathroom, that couples could use together,” Alli says.

“I wanted a product lineup that was for everyone and every skin concern.”

That all-inclusive philosophy is represented in the Mx name, a gender-neutral honorific used by those who either don’t identify as male or female, or prefer not to specify their gender.

Next came science.

Mx Skincare is a cosmeceutical, a term that combines the words ‘cosmetic’ and ‘pharmaceutical’ to reflect the hybrid nature of the products that treat skin texture, tone, pigmentation and fine lines.

The potency of any cosmeceutical hinges on the quality of its active ingredients and the effectiveness of its delivery system in penetrating the deeper layers of the skin.

In her pursuit of the ultimate skincare, Alli called on some of Australia’s top facialists and chemists, her own industry experience, and scoured the globe for the best quality ingredients.

When the Mx range was being formulated, Alli trialled every product herself.

“I wanted it to feel hydrating, but not oily. The cleanser had to be foamy, but not bubbly.

“The products needed to have antioxidants and brightening ingredient s without feeling stripping on the skin, and definitely no perfumes.”

The final box the products needed to check for Alli was how they felt to apply.

“A celebration of self-care, a luxury experience to look forward to every day,” is how Alli describes the Mx Skincare process.

With Mx Skincare now up and running, Alli has more time for the other great loves of her life – her husband, entrepreneur and business identity Maurie Pickering, and their four children.

She loves to cook and entertain, and a three-generation Sunday lunch is a weekly family tradition.

Throughout her entire career and after the journey to create the skincare she couldn’t find, there’s still one rule this inspirational entrepreneur swears by.

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RAISING THE BARRE A local studio is encouraging more men to reap the mental and physical rewards of yoga, Pliates and barre classes.

A RENEWED INTEREST in wellness and health has seen a growing number of men participating in barre, yoga and Pilates classes according to local Gold Coast studio, The Floating Lotus.

Studio owners Nalini and Jason Tebbey advised the therapeutic benefits of yoga and Pilates for men were well documented and are encouraging more Gold Coasters to take up the challenge for their physical and mental health.

“People have long associated yoga and Pilates with women but we are definitely starting to see a shift in that mentality, particularly over the past 10 months,” Nalini explains.

“There has been so much change and disruption over the past year so to have a physical activity that you enjoy and promotes mind and body balance is just so important.”

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Membership at The Floating Lotus has increased by nearly 300 per cent since July 2020 and Nalini expects to see even more male faces in her classes as men become increasingly aware of the benefits.

“I’m not at all surprised that we are seeing more men join the studio,” said Nalini.

“I think men have traditionally opted for the ‘tough’” training style that you see through weights training and Crossfit which can be hard on your muscles.

“Our classes use bodyweight and stretching to build strength from within and improve compound movements.

“Many of our clientele are using them to support performance across all of their fitness interests.

“That weekend Pilates class could indeed improve your next compound movement like a deadlift at the gym.”

Nalini also advised that the classes were often a great outlet for males who can be less open about discussing mental health.

“Men can be less aware of their stress levels and their thoughts so promoting exercise that fosters mindfulness and doing so within our supportive studio community, is also something that we are very passionate about,” she said.

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ELITE MED SERVICES

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HEALTH HUB

Sanctuary Cove’s expanded medical precinct offers a range of healthcare and service providers.

WHATEVER YOUR AGE or demographic, taking care of your health should be a priority.

To assist you, Sanctuary Cove now offers an ever-expanding range of healthcare and service providers.

Located along Masthead Way, at the entrance to The Marine Village, the health hub is currently home to a medical centre, chemist, optometrist, dental practice and cosmetic centre, with more providers expected to take up tenancies in the coming months.

Occupying larger new premises, Elite Med Medical & Cosmetic Centre offers a variety of professional medical and cosmetic services, including a General Practice with onsite pathology.

Treating patients with the utmost care, their expert team of doctors and specialists are able to help you with your medical diagnoses and will work closely with you to manage your health needs.

The practice specialises in a range of areas such as Women’s, Men’s and Children’s health; antenatal care; health assessments

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and annual health checks; immunisations and minor surgeries.

In addition, the Elite Med rooms will also host allied health services like laser chiropractic services.

The Cosmetic Centre provides a range of services including anti-wrinkle injectables, dermal fillers, LED light therapy and microdermabrasion.

Enhanced Dental Studios specialise in improving your oral health as well as the cosmetic appearance of your teeth.

From simple procedures to more complex cases and emergency dental, the practice offers personalised treatment plans based around your needs and endeavour to exceed your expectations, so that you can rest assured you’re in competent caring hands.

The clinic provides a comprehensive range of cosmetic and general procedures including emergency dentistry, teeth whitening, orthodontics (teeth straightening), dentures, porcelain veneers, crowns, implants and much more.

The Enhanced Dental Studio is also the specialist in teeth makeovers, helping to beautify smiles and boost confidence.

The Marine Village is also home to one of the last remaining independent optometry practices on the Gold Coast.

For more than six years Michael Jackson and his team at Sanctuary Cove Optical have provided exceptional services to the community.

Being independent means the focus remains on patient eye health and quality eyewear.

In addition, the well-trained staff strive to offer personal, friendly, and professional service, going over and above to meet the needs of their clients.

Michael and his team select and import unique and luxury frames from across Europe.

The Practice also stocks an extensive range of prescriptible sunglass options for outdoor activities like fishing, golfing, boating, driving and even scuba diving.

Open 7 days, Chempro Sanctuary Cove recently located to new premises opposite the medical centre.

Expert Queensland Ophthalmologists This has allowed them to expand the range of products, especially focussing more on preventative health supplements and nutrition.

Owner and Pharmacist Donay Meijer is passionate about providing a whole health solution and is on hand to help you with all your prescription needs.

The team also offer free blood pressure checks, free medication checks and free medication deliveries to Sanctuary Cove residents.

Whether you are a local or visitor, the caring professionals in the Sanctuary Cove Health Hub can assist you with a wide range of medical and health services.

Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Khoi Tran have formed a unique partnership to deliver highly specialised, comprehensive eye care for patients in north Gold Coast, Hinterland and surrounding areas.

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COMMUNITY CARE

Chempro Sanctuary Cove’s Donay Meijer has some timely advice to beat the winter blues.

MOVING TO AUSTRALIA from South Africa with her family when she was 8-years-old, Chempro Sanctuary Cove Pharmacist Donay Meijer says she has always known she wanted to study and work in the medical field.

With a passion for helping others, as well as excelling in Mathematics and Chemistry, she started working in Pharmacy while studying for a Bachelor and Masters in Pharmaceutical Science at Griffith University.

“Over my 10 years of working and managing pharmacies, a few opportunities to purchase into a store of my own had arisen, however, I was still waiting for the right fit for me,” Donay explains.

“When the opportunity to buy into Sanctuary Cove Pharmacy came up, I knew this was the right store.

“My family and I had lived and grown up in the area, and I always wanted to be part of a tightknit community, where I could build customer relationships and provide one-on-one service to the community.

“Although it has been one of the most challenging things I have done, taking over a Pharmacy in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has also been the most rewarding.”

This year Chempro Sanctuary Cove relocated into a new fit-out, and the feedback and support from the community have been incredible.

This has allowed them to expand the range of products, especially focussing more on preventative health supplements and nutrition.

“I am very passionate about health, and empowering people to take ownership and control of their health,” Donay says.

“This includes diet and lifestyle changes, as well as supplements that are suitable to their health needs.

“We have expanded our health range to include some fantastic new products, including the full selection of Nurtaorganics, True Protein, Beforeyouspeak coffee, Gevity RX bone broth and much more.

“I am seeing a lot more customer interest, as well as clinical studies looking into the importance of Gut Health and how this can affect many other aspects of health including immune support and brain health.

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“Collagen and bone broth are two of the most talked-about supplements on the market now, both having great benefits to support gut health.”

According to Donay, immune function has also been a topic of interest, with many patients looking at products to help support the natural immune system.

“This is something I encourage patients to speak to their pharmacist about, as many herbal supplements can have contraindications and interfere with other prescriptions medications,” she says.

“I also stress the importance of quality sleep.

“The pandemic has resulted in an increase in insomnia, or poor-quality sleep, caused by a few factions such as lack of physical exercise and less time spent outdoors as well as less valuable human interactions.

“I encourage patients to try and get sunshine within the first 30 mins of waking, to allow the body's natural hormones to be released as they wake, and to try to avoid blue light after 5pm, to allow their body's melatonin to be released.

“Exercise, regular sleep times and avoiding caffeine past 2pm can also help."

If this, however, hasn't been beneficial, Donay encourages patients to speak to their pharmacist or health care professionals about other options.

As we are approaching winter, we are also seeing an increase in eczema and dermatitis.

This can be triggered by allergies and cooler, dryer weather as well as lifestyle changes such as longer, hotter showers, or using soap that can strip the body’s natural oils from the skin and cause small cracks that trigger inflammation of the skin.

“We have seen some incredible results with La Roche Posay, a French skincare range designed for highly reactive or dry skin,” says Donay.

“The Lipikar AP Baume, specifically, has antiitching properties, is extremely hydrating and provides an instant soothing effect.

“It is enriched with prebiotic Aqua Posae Filiformis, Shea butter and Niacinamide to replenish the skins natural barrier.”

Chempro Sanctuary Cove is now located at 4B Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove and is open 7 days.

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FACTS & FIGURES

TIME FOR CHANGE Adjunct Professor of Law and Director of Family Law and Domestic Violence, Jason Murakami, says it is time to review the legislature’s decision to place alleged acts of domestic and family violence (DFV) in a civil jurisdiction regime.

UNDER THE Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012, any proceedings under the Act proceed as a civil matter, with a civil standard of proof and no requirement to comply with the rules of evidence.

Despite the good intentions of the Act, its report card in 2021 would have to be a below average mark.

The suggested rating is anchored in the current staggering statistics, which indicates an alarming prevalence of domestic violence in the community as well as the anecdotal evidence of the practitioners who spend day in, day out in the Domestic Violence Courts throughout Queensland.

As stakeholders in this ubiquitous problem, many practitioners see the shortcomings of the current legislation regularly.

There is an urgent need to make changes to the current legislation regime to properly address domestic and family violence, which has been described at times as a scourge on our society.

One potential way of combating this scourge would be to make the alleged criminal acts arising out of a domestic relationship be charged as criminal acts.

Currently, the domestic violence system allows for serious criminal acts to be included in an Application for a Permanent Order simply as ‘acts of domestic violence,’ which are used as one of three elements a court must consider in determining to make a permanent order against a Respondent.

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Far too often, the material before the Domestic Violence Court alleges strangulation, serious assaults and sexual assaults, but the Respondent is not charged with such serious offences.

Instead, these allegations are treated as merely alleged acts of domestic violence for the purpose of the application before the Domestic Violence Court.

Consequently, often, Respondents intrinsically do not treat an Application for a Permanent Domestic Violence Order containing such allegations as serious.

In contrast, if alleged domestic violence acts were treated as criminal behaviour, the Respondent would likely treat the matter with the significance that a serious criminal charge carries.

The further benefit of treating such alleged acts as criminal acts also carries the accoutrements of a criminal charge such as bail conditions, ramifications of bail conditions if they are breached, the application of the rules of evidence and the balancing principles of the Penalties and Sentencing Act 1992 in sentencing any offender.

It is not a new or novel concept that using the Bail Act 1980, particularly if there is a presumption against bail for a breach involving family and domestic violence matters, is far better weaponry than conditions contained in a temporary protection order.

Discussion around whether alleged acts of domestic violence should be treated as criminal is not new, and, indeed, the Minneapolis

Domestic Violence Experiment1 is one of the most famous studies in the field of criminology and criminal justice.

Essentially, the research found that alleged perpetrators of domestic violence who were arrested and dealt with under the criminal justice process at first instance were less likely to re-offend.

The authors of the research opined that the interaction with the criminal justice system for Respondents was a powerful deterrent to commit further acts of domestic violence.

The current system allows for some alleged perpetrators of acts of domestic violence to view the issuing of a Temporary or a Permanent Protection Order and the orders contained within them as not of serious consequence and the finding of guilt to an alleged breach of a temporary or final order as an inconvenience rather than a serious offence with serious punishment.

Acts of domestic violence are serious and too often result in death.

There is now an urgent need for this behaviour to be called out for what it is and not rebranded as something less.

FOOTNOTES 1 Lawrence W. Sherman and Richard A. Berk (1984) The Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment, Police Foundation Reports.

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TIME FOR TAKE-OFF

LuxJet offers effortless aircraft ownership, unmatched experience and ultimate reliability.

IMAGINE LOADING the family into your own private jet and heading off to the ski fields. Or skipping the airport queues as you fly interstate for a business meeting.

All this and more is on offer with LuxJet, a new endeavour offering Fractional Jet Ownership – think timeshare, however, you own a share of the asset.

Founder Maurie Pickering has a long history of private plane ownership and is bringing his wealth of experience to the project.

“LuxJet is the optimal private aviation solution for personal or business jet travellers who fly 19-50 hours per year,” he said.

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"We are looking for like-minded people to take a share in their own private jet and enjoy all the benefits associated with ownership.”

Operating on a similar system to boat syndication, each owner is allocated 40 days during peak periods and weekends per calendar year, with unlimited last-minute bookings if the plane is available.

When you fly, there are costs associated with a specific flight including fuel, oil, engine program, APU program and navigation and landing fees, however, all the associated charges such as pilot wages, conducting your flight and preparing the aircraft are covered by your monthly fee.

This provides you with a turn-key management to ensure your flying experience is stress-free.

Capable of long-haul journeys, as well as shorter flights, the mid-size commercial jet has been fitted out in luxury, comfortably seating 10 people, with ample luggage space for larger items such as ski equipment, golf clubs or surfboards.

“We also ensure that each owner’s individual needs are taken care of on every flight,” says Maurie.

“Everything from having their preferred drinks and snacks on board to handling customs and airport clearances is included.

“The passengers can just relax and enjoy the flight, then take their personal belongings when they leave.”

Safety is also paramount, with LuxJet ensuring that all pilots are highly qualified at a commercial level and that the plane is fully operational and well-maintained.

LuxJet’s first aircraft will be based on the Gold Coast, with similar opportunities opening up in other Australian locations including Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane as the program expands.

“Whether you are flying for business or pleasure, it is nice to have the convenience and functionality of a private jet,” says Maurie.

“People work hard to be able to enjoy the finer things in life, and in these days of restricted travel, this type of asset is the perfect way to reward yourself.”

The first of its kind in Australia, LuxJet will also offer a fully personalised concierge service.

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SUPER MODEL McLaren introduces the new Artura coupe.

WORDS CHRIS NIXON ENTHUSIASTS for Britain’s McLaren sports car have met a fresh temptation in the form of the all-new Ar tura coupe, which made a pre-sale visit to the Gold Coast and Brisbane recently at the start of a national tour.

The Artura will be priced at $449,500 (plus on-road costs) when the first local supply lands in the fourth quarter of this year.

That’s firmly in Ferrari, Lamborghini or Aston Martin territory, give or take a few over-priced options.

What’s new? Well, you can save on petrol.

Here’s why: The Artura differs from rivals in this price range in using hybrid- elec tric

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engine power, a first for a mainstreammodel McLaren.

A robust rear-mounted electric motor with battery charged from either onboard regeneration or a mains source is combined with a twin-turbo V6 petrol engine of 3.0 litres’ capacity.

(The V6 also is new. Modern McLarens have been V8s until now, but the V6 saves 50kg and valuable space for electric gubbins in the engine compartment.)

The result of this is a hefty 500 kiloWatt power output.

It will propel the car from rest to 100 kmh in 3.0 seconds and on to a governed top speed of 330 kmh.

But importantly, fuel consumption in hybrid mode is claimed to be as little as 5.5 litres per 100 kms, with corresponding low emissions outputs. That’s as parsimonious as many small hatchbacks.

A hi-tech chassis made of moulded carbonfibre helps this performance.

The Artura weighs less than 1500 kg at the kerb, light for such a complex vehicle loaded with a big battery – although it should be noted that every electric vehicle weighs more than its fossil-fuel equivalent because of the batteries.

McLaren says the bodywork in carbonfibre and aluminium is effectively shrink-wrapped around the chassis to allow an efficient aerodynamic shape.

For the Artura’s relatively light weight, say thanks to McLaren’s decades of hightech experience in Formula 1, surpassed only

by Ferrari.

The company’s design and engineering focuses on the Formula 1 principles of light weight and mechanical efficiency.

Some purist reviewers say this aesthetic results in cars that are fast but lack soul.

Only long-term owners can really make a reliable judgement on this, but I’ve never driven a McLaren I didn’t enjoy for its agility, speed and pared-back comfort.

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X FACTOR

With a range of customisable options available at Gold Coast BMW, the BMW X5 ticks all the boxes you need in a luxury SUV.

A LIGHT TOUCH of the accelerator starts the thrill of the BMW X5.

The iconic hexagonal one-piece kidney grille looks menacing as it tears up whatever road it challenges while the 8-speed Sport automatic transmission unleashes maximum driving pleasure – and the best part? That’s the base model.

With a whole host of options to make your BMW X5 truly yours, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Add an M Sport variant for extra kick or a touch of luxury with the leather ‘Vernasca’ designperforated Ivory White interior, all of which can be created using the online configurator tool.

Variants include X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive25d, X5 xDrive30d, X5 xDrive45e and X5 M50i with the option to complement your vehicle with additional packages.

The BMW X5 has come a long way since it first stepped into the spotlight in 1999.

Do this, do that, do more is the motto of the X5.

What presents itself as a beautifully designed large SUV is actually a whole new level of stunning driving mastery.

Cruise through concrete jungles, navigate through rugged terrain or simply just sink into the luxurious leather interior while you consider everywhere that your BMW X5 can take you – the possibilities are almost limitless.

With global stock shortages making it difficult for customers to get their hands on the latest X5, the 15 arriving soon at Gold Coast BMW is an extremely rare stock steal that just won’t last.

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NEWS FLASH BENTAYGA UPDATE The introduction of a Bentley SUV five years ago might have shocked a few stiff upper lips in Pall Mall, but it has proved to be perhaps the historic British make’s most successful model ever.

More than 25,000 Bentley Bentaygas have found buyers around the world.

Now Bentley has given the model a midlife boost with the introduction of an enhanced S version.

It will be the fourth variant in the Bentayga line, after V8, Speed and Hybrid, on its

expected arrival Down Under later this year.

(Ask your local dealer about the price.)

The Bentayga S will be easy to pick with its black-plated exterior highlights and enormous 22-inch wheels.

Bentley might be owned by Volkswagen but right down to its unique hand stitching, there’s nothing mass-market about this epic land barge.

The more important features of the S are its interiors in four-, five- or seven-seat configurations and sumptuous leather upholstery.

A twin-turbocharged V8 will get you to 290 kmh if you’re game, but it also has enhanced suspension settings that limit cornering rock ‘n roll and the ability to churn through half a metre of water.

And there’s a free-flow exhaust to make boyracer noises.

A 290 kmh Bentley off-road is the vehicle you never knew you needed … but wouldn’t it be fun to own one?

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There is only one word needed to describe this magnificent 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S and that’s ‘wow’.

From the stunning pearl effect yellow paintwork, to the handcrafted mocha leather with contrasting white stitching, this car is intoxicating in every way.

Its twin turbo 4.0 V8 will leave you speechless from the moment you press the starter button, while power delivery from standstill is epic and unrelenting.

But even though this car is heavily performance focused, it is still a very comfortable and safe place to be in.

It has all the technology and standard equipment you would expect from Mercedes-Benz, then AMG have come along and added the extras.

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CLASSIC COLLECTION Everything old is new again at the Gold Coast Motor Museum.

WHATEVER HAPPENED to Genevieve?

For 30 years until the late 80s, she was the movie-star centrepiece of Gilltrap’s Auto Museum, once one of the Gold Coast’s most popular tourist attractions.

Genevieve wasn’t an actress but a charming 1904 French-built Darracq car that appeared in a 1953 British film of the same name alongside Kenneth More and Kay Kendall, then was brought to Australia by entrepreneur George Gilltrap.

Gilltrap’s closed in 1989 and its exhibits were auctioned.

Genevieve was reportedly sold to Holland but the Australian public’s fascination with old cars has re-emerged at a new automotive shrine, the Gold Coast Motor Museum.

(Ex-racer Tony Longhurst also has a smaller personal display alongside his Garage 25 café at The Boat Works at Coomera.)

Barely 10 minutes’ drive from Dreamworld, Gilltrap’s last residence, the Gold Coast Motor

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Museum has already attracted thousands of tourists and become a meeting place for car enthusiasts throughout south-east Queensland.

It’s the dream-come-true for brothers Carl and Grant Amor, former body repairers who wanted to complete their late father’s unfulfilled ambition to display his car collection.

They bought a beautiful, five-hectare bush site in Upper Coomera, built the museum, a restoration workshop and restaurant and packed in their own collection of more than 70 cars, commercial vehicles and motorbikes. And even a boat.

The exhibits were gathered over more than 20 years – at an unimaginable cost, one must assume – and many restored to perfection in the Amors’ own workshop.

While a must-see for anyone with a drop of petrol in their veins, the museum in fact promises a fascinating experience for all visitors, of any age.

It’s an eclectic display, drawn from many parts of the world and representing many vehicle types.

Vast Cadillac and Lincoln limousines fit for a president sit beside delicate European sports cars including Lamborghini and Ferrari.

The Amor brothers will personally demonstrate the siren on the 1911 New York fire chief’s truck and how to enter a tiny, threewheeled Isetta – via the windscreen.

Visitors will see everyday models from earlier years and cars they’ve never heard of.

Museums often bore me – I’d fall asleep in front of the Mona Lisa – but the Gold Coast Motor Museum has succeeded in creating a significant attraction anyone can enjoy for hours.

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Welcome Home Edition 10 | July 2021

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A Billion Dollar Year

ollosche kicked off 2021 with a goal of hitting one billion dollars in unconditional sales.

Our vision was to bring the best agents on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW together under one umbrella; encouraging them to collaborate by sharing their contacts and experience for the greater good of our clients and the business.

By Michael Kollosche

A stellar year for Commercial The past year has been an exciting era in Gold Coast real estate and one in which our team has grown larger, stronger and more cohesive.

In June we marked one year since the launch of Kollosche’s Commercial arm, led by fatherson team Tony and Adam Grbcic.

Our mission was to be the prestige property agency of choice from Sovereign Islands to Byron Bay, adhering to core values of innovation, integrity and transparency to deliver the highest level of service and results for our clients.

The Kollosche team has now hit that milestone, surpassing $1 billion in property sales in early June, then with time to spare before the close of the financial year.

We’re proud of that achievement and the way in which the entire team - including agents, support staff, marketing and management has worked together to achieve it.

We’re also grateful to our clients for entrusting us with the sale, purchase or leasing of your home, investment or commercial asset.

This year as a business we’ve also embraced more opportunities to give back to our community, with the entire team throwing its collective weight behind a wide variety of causes close to our hearts, through donations, time and awareness.

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Picture: ‘Bellagio’ 26 Hampton Court, Sovereign Islands

The Grbcic’s formidable blend of experience, education and commitment has seen them go from strength to strength, backed by the support of their dedicated team.

The $42.3 million sale of the Greenmount Hotel in Coolangatta set the bar high from the get-go in January and the Commercial crew have continued to deliver exceptional campaigns and results for our clients.

Picture: ‘Bellagio’ 26 Hampton Court, Sovereign Islands

Momentum to hold through winter Interstate interest, low stock levels and low interest rates are set to fuel ongoing momentum in the Gold Coast market as we move into what is seasonally a quieter period for property.

Crisp bluebird days and mild temperatures make winter a magical season on the Gold Coast and our friends in southern states know it.

Kollosche agents report enquiry from Melbourne and Sydney has picked up as the mercury drops and the prospect of another long, gloomy winter sets in for some.

The recent round of lockdowns and restrictions in Melbourne has also triggered fresh interest in Gold Coast real estate as residents take action on their desire for more space, sun and surf.

The enquiry came through to our team on a Saturday morning, all information was provided over a series of calls and a contract was signed that same evening.

Last month an ultra modern tri-level villa at 20b Conifer Crescent, Broadbeach Waters quietly changed hands off-market for a premium price of $1,925,000.

An additional three contracts were signed on Infinity apartments that same week, at prices ranging between $1,500,000 - $1,800,000.

Also in June a five-bedroom waterfront residence at 18 Viking Court, Paradise Waters sold by private treaty for $3,750,000.

Now under construction on the corner of Surf Parade and George Streets, right in the heart of Broadbeach, residents-only Infinity will deliver 60 spacious apartments over 39 storeys.

The energy in our office suggests we’re only just getting warmed up as we work hard to serve our clients through a glorious Gold Coast winter.

The size of the apartments - the largest on the market in Broadbeach, at 216m2 for a half floor and 432m2 for whole floors - holds major appeal for our city buyers and local downsizers.

The lifestyle benefits of the location also suit those buyers keen on the concept of walking to the beach, cafes and restaurants, The Star Casino and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

That interest is predominantly focused on new and established apartments, with many looking for a lock and leave escape to test the waters with a view to relocating longer term.

While the FOMO-fuelled frenzy which drove rapid price growth during the first few months of the year has settled somewhat, demand for quality homes is yet to subside.

Recently a Melbourne-based couple approaching retirement signed an expression of interest on a half floor, three-bedroom apartment inside Infinity Broadbeach.

A three-level beachside beauty located 100m from Kirra Beach at 4 Lang Street, Bilinga was snapped up prior to auction for $3,500,000 in May.

Michael Kollosche

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Top Mega Sales Kollosche achieved more than $1 billion in unconditional sales in an amazing result for the 2020-2021 financial year.

Let’s take a look at the Top 10 big ticket deals.

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3 HILL STREET

SOLD $42,300,000

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3

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SOLD $15,750,000

SOLD $12,800,000

Greenmount Hotel, 3 Hill Street, Coolangatta

159 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach

139-141 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters

Kollosche Commercial led a national marketing

This iconic beachfront residence changed hands

This exceptional five-bedroom Main River

campaign in the hunt for a buyer for this prime

in a deal brokered by Michael Kollosche and

mansion quietly changed hands in January in

beachside site overlooking Coolangatta Beach.

Ryan Ward in January. Boasting an absolute

an off-market transaction handled by Michael

The team engaged with more than 160 buyers

beachfront position on so-called Multi-Million-

Kollosche who found a buyer for the 1502m2

over eight weeks, eliciting eight bids and three

aires’ Row, the luxury estate delivers six

estate within a matter of weeks.

firm offers. Arium Group was the successful

bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a six-car base-

The north-facing residence enjoys expansive

bidder and is yet to announce their plans for

ment garage, gym, wine cellar and pool over

water and city skyline views and counts a pool,

the site. Sold by Adam Grbcic and Tony Grbcic.

four levels.

wine cellar and multiple entertaining zones.

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5 SOLD $12,500,000

231 MONACO STREET

6 SOLD $8,700,000

SOLD $8,939,000

297-299 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters

231 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters

87 Admiralty Drive, Paradise Waters

This Bayden Goddard-designed Main River masterpiece occupies a 2,531m2 plot with 36.4m of prime water frontage. Marketed by Michael Kollosche, the five-bedroom, five bathroom residence is made for waterfront living and private entertaining, with the party

This prime riverfront parcel is not only the last vacant parcel on exclusive Monaco Street, at 5937m2 it’s also the largest. Never before built on, the prized land lot boasts wide water frontage and a quiet position opposite Albert Park. Sold by Michael Kollosche and Ryan Ward,

Anchored at the end of a coveted cul-de-sac in exclusive Paradise Waters, this modern master piece faces north on 904m2 with 33.6m water frontage, just off Main River. Sold by Michael Kollosche, Ryan Ward and Duncan Longmore.

moving from the riverside terrace to an impressive man cave after hours.

the parcel is up for grabs again, this time in three lots measuring 2166m2, 2166m2 and 1605m2.

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83-85 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters This rare double block on the eastern side of Monaco Street delivers a main statement residence, designed by Bayden Goddard and facing north to Main River, as well as a second stand-alone guest apartment on its own title.

Sold by Michael Kollosche and Ryan Ward.

SOLD $7,120,000

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8 SOLD $8,500,000

85 ADMIRALTY DRIVE

SOLD $8,000,000

10 SOLD $6,520,000

131-135 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters

85 Admiralty Drive, Paradise Waters

1/3511 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach

This timeless resort-style estate occupies one

The last remaining block of vacant land on

of the largest north-facing blocks in Broadbeach

prestigious Admiralty Drive, this 1,600m2 plot

Waters, measuring a mega 2303m .

occupies a protected point position with a total

Characterised by towering palm trees and

65.8m water frontage. A north-east aspect

European aesthetic, the two level mansion

captures enviable water and skyline views.

enjoys panoramic views spanning Main River to

Sold by Michael Kollosche and Jay Helprin.

This trophy holding in tightly held Ocean Isles is set on a sprawling 1,686m2 total beach-front block. Designed in the style of the grand homes on the Riviera, a generous wraparound beachfront terrace has a house-sized pool while the basement wine cellar holds 350 bottles of the best. Sold by Michael Kollosche and Duncan Longmore.

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the city skyline. Sold by Michael Kollosche.

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Waterfront Trophy Mansion In a League of Its Own

26 Hampton Court, Sovereign Islands Scan for Listing

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Auction On-Site, Wednesday 7 July 2021, at 4pm 5 26.8m

Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 William Sarti 0416 808 454 Matt Lanyon 0402 699 933

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8 1,113m2*

700m2

Experience the highest standard of luxury waterfront living in this striking Sovereign Islands estate which delivers exquisite design in an exclusive island locale. Bellagio’s curved concrete architecture establishes an impressive street presence. Expectations are exceeded inside where a complete renovation achieves seamless, sensual sophistication over four levels. A sleek black kitchen, spacious living and dining zones spill onto an outdoor balcony where a panoramic vista spans the Broadwater to the hinterland. A 24.4m pontoon caters for luxury cruisers of up to 100ft while a showroom-style garage can house up to 8 cars. *approximate

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The Pinnacle of Absolute Beachfront Luxury

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1/3531-3533 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach Scan for Listing

微信 扫码

Expressions of Interest 3

Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Harry Kakavas 0401 379 248

3.5

2

515m2*

Absolute beachfront luxury has a new pinnacle of perfection and it’s waiting for you with this exquisite full-floor abode. Situated on the ground floor of the boutique building, Sea, this Bayden Goddard design boasts an intimate connection with the beach and with a timeless fit-out. An inspired coastal interior, including lime washed oak floors, exudes a contemporary elegance that feels like an extension of the outdoors. Designed to feel as if you’ve arrived at your own secluded, high-end beach house, expansive 3m floor-to-ceiling windows and doors perfectly frame the uninterrupted Pacific Ocean views. Enjoy the views from the open plan living, dining and kitchen area or the terrace. Kids and pets will revel in the lush 100m2 backyard while a heated pool encourages year-round recreation. *approximate

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Privacy, Space and Elegance on Main River

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2 Maryland Avenue, Carrara Scan for Listing

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Price $6,750,000 6 34.9m

Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Brad Coyne 04205 888 66

7.5

3 1,220m2*

4,492m2

Enjoy all the space and privacy of a secluded country estate on over an acre of north-facing Main River land within 15 minutes of the beach, shops and city conveniences. Maryland Avenue is considered one of the Gold Coast’s best-kept secrets, with tightly-held luxury homes occupying some of the largest riverfront lots the city has to offer. This grand renovated mansion delivers space in abundance with six supersize bedrooms - each with an ensuite - as well as multiple living rooms across two levels. Designed for outdoor entertaining and at-home recreation, amenities include a generous pool and pavilion, full size tennis court and a private riverfront studio. Inspect today to appreciate the sheer size and setting of this one-off estate. *approximate

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Point Position 1,138m2 Block

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kollosche.com.au

*approximate

52 Boomerang Crescent, Sorrento Scan for Listing

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Auction On-Site, Sunday 11 July 2021, at 1pm 5 62m

Phone for a Private Viewing Sam Guo 0423 064 310 Julia Kuo 0402 668 885 Eddie Wardale 0408 881 678

5.5 674m2*

4 1,138m2

The ultimate in exceptional and unrivalled entertaining beckons with this 1,138m square residence, equipped with everything you need for a life well lived. Impressive in every way, this point position property spoils you with over 270 degrees of spectacular water, skyline and hinterland vistas, as well as outstanding amenities for hosting events on any scale.

The gourmet kitchen is an exuberant expression of style, with a bespoke island bench, backlit and made from Israeli semi-precious stone taking centre stage. Paired with acclaimed Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry, it’s the social heart from where all the festivities emanate. Peel back the bi-fold doors to dissolve the barriers between the indoors and out, with a seamless flow onto an expansive terrace that hugs the property’s perimeter. *approximate

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Exclusive Palazzo Versace Penthouse

20 ‘Palazzo Versace’ 94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Scan for Listing

微信 扫码

Expressions of Interest 3

Phone for a Private Viewing Duncan Longmore 0419 611 792 Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15

3.5

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320m2*

Highly sought after and seldomly available, this exquisite residence is one of only six penthouses inside the exclusive Palazzo Versace. The sprawling 320m2 penthouse boasts parquet floors, ornate ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows framing Broadwater and city skyline views.

Sympathetically restored and rejuvenated interiors showcase signature Versace flair and opulence with bespoke furnishings sourced from the House of Versace. This resort residence comes with all the perks of Australia’s only 6-star hotel and the added bonus of your very own marina berth for boating with friends on The Broadwater. *approximate

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Two Residences on a Rare Double Block

16-18 Francis Street, Mermaid Beach Scan for Listing

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Forthcoming Auction 7

Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Eoghan Murphy 0421 197 720

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4

810m2

This double north-facing parcel is a true rarity in the heart of popular Mermaid Beach where two residences enjoy easy access to an idyllic walkabout town lifestyle. A charming Hamptons-style house rises three levels on one title - a height which can’t be repeated - while a modern self-contained secondary residence has its own entry, perfect for extended family or Airbnb. A central sunny courtyard, heated pool with alfresco terrace and a BBQ pavilion encourage year-round outdoor living. Grab a surfboard and hit the beach at the end of the street or wander minutes to local favourite Mermaid Beach Surf Lifesaving Club or coffee at Bam Bam Bakehouse. Secure space and lifestyle in a blue chip location. *approximate

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55 Monaco Street

Waterfront Trophy Mansion In a League of Its Own 18

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Skyline Views on Main River

55 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters Scan for Listing

微信 扫码

Auction On-Site, Sunday 11 July 2021, at 2:30pm 4 9m

Phone for a Private Viewing Jay Helprin 0407 894 775 Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15

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2 356m2*

658m2

Nestled in Monaco Street, this meticulously maintained and welcoming home will entice you with its endless potential and prime Main River location. Showcased by a spectacular backdrop that boasts the glittering city skyline and an enviable North-to-water aspect, it’s a house that is comfortably modern as is or has the scope to be remodelled into a luxury residence reminiscent of the landmark homes which line this sought-after street. Currently hosting four bedrooms (including a supersized master suite with a walk-in robe, spa ensuite and ample space for a sitting room), three bathrooms and a granite kitchen, it also offers an expansive and light-filled living area beneath a soaring cathedral style ceiling. *approximate

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Single Level Style and Charm

Waterfront Trophy Mansion In a League of Its Own 20

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17 Admiralty Drive, Paradise Waters Scan for Listing

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Auction On-Site, Sunday 11 July 2021, at 10am 4

Phone for a Private Viewing Jay Helprin 0407 894 775 Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15

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2

3.5m

323m2*

632m2

Savour a lifestyle of easy living with this single level and superbly renovated home in a prestigious setting. Nestled on a 632m2 block in sought-after Paradise Waters and just moments from beautiful beaches, cafes and Main River, the house celebrates minimalistic interiors and a seamless connection between indoors and out. Sunshine spills into the sleek kitchen and open plan living and dining zone while outdoors, bask in sunshine and water views on the terrace.

Host guests in this inviting alfresco setting or retreat to the Bali hut by the palm-tree lined water’s edge, which is the perfect place for a sundowner. Featuring 323m2* of living space, this includes four bedrooms, three modern bathrooms, parking for two cars plus a courtyard and grassy area for kids and pets to play. *approximate

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Main River Mega Mansion Must Sell!

104 Admiralty Drive, Paradise Waters Scan for Listing

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Auction On-Site, Sunday 18 July 2021, at 4pm 7

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34.4m

Phone for a Private Viewing Ryan Ward 0405 309 359 Claire Dai 0432 318 746 22

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1350m2*

762m2

Serious buyers with a vision to inject fresh life into one of the Gold Coast’s grandest Main River mansions are called upon to present reasonable offers to the motivated seller. The sheer scale of this iconic four-level trophy home cannot be repeated. The third-floor open rooftop is the highest vantage point on a freestanding home in prestigious Paradise Waters, delivering stunning 360degree water and city skyline views. Boasting 1350m2 of internal floor area, an expansive ground floor layout is devoted to waterfront entertaining while upper levels present multiple living areas and six bedrooms plus a full-floor master penthouse.

kollosche.com.au

*approximate

Double Delight in Florida Gardens 74-76 Savoy Drive Broadbeach Waters Scan for Listing

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Auction On-Site, Sunday 1 August 2021, at 2:30pm 7

Phone for a Private Viewing Troy Dowker 0409 057 087 John Mayer 0418 363 347 Nicole Mayer 0406 686 658

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1368m2

Rarely does the opportunity arise to secure two established waterfront on homes across two titles facing north-east to water in tightly-held Florida Gardens. Built and beautifully maintained by the owners, No.74 enjoys a private and tranquil position well back from the street on 675m2.

An alfresco entertaining deck opens to a wide view over Little Tallebudgera Creek to Cascade Gardens. Boaties will appreciate two pontoons and a boat ramp, a short dash from Main River.

A single-level modern house on 693m2 at No.76 offers open plan living as well as a selfcontained unit, inground pool and rear access to the water. Family-friendly Florida Gardens is only 5 minutes from the beach with popular Platell Park, fishing and water-based fun all on the doorstep.

kollosche.com.au

*approximate

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2.2 Acre Tranquil Tallai Oasis with Unrivalled Skyline Views

154 Tallai Road, Tallai Scan for Listing

Auction at Kurruwa Surf Club, Wednesday 4 August 2021, at 6pm 5

Phone for a Private Viewing Sam Guo 0423 064 310 Julia Kuo 0402 668 885 24

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615m2*

9,254m2

Escape to a 2.2 acre hinterland oasis where peace, privacy and impeccable living prevail on a grand scale. Boasting arguably the finest uninterrupted city skyline and coastline views you’ll find, this five bedroom family home has been expertly designed to capitalise on the iconic panoramas which feature from almost every room. Savour these from the contemporary kitchen and open and airy dining room which offers a seamless connection to the outdoors as well as the multiple living areas and five bedrooms. A sublime sunken lounge room, with double-height ceilings, gas fireplace and full-height glass windows is a delightful sanctuary to relax in, with a billiards room with bar next door. Weekly movie nights will be a must, too. Grab the popcorn and retreat to the sound-proof home cinema also on the lower level.

kollosche.com.au

*approximate

SOLD Sold Prior to Auction for $2,290,000 8 Registered Bidders

53 TE Peters Drive, Broadbeach Waters Sam Guo & Julia Kuo 0423 064 310 | 0402 668 885 sam@kollosche.com.au | julia@kollosche.com.au

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SOLD

Prior to Auction for $1,900,000 New street record | 50+ Buyer Inspections 10 Days on Market

27 Drayton Terrace, Mermaid Waters Sam Guo & Julia Kuo 0423 064 310 | 0402 668 885 sam@kollosche.com.au | julia@kollosche.com.au

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SOLD Sold Prior to Auction $1,750,000

6 Adler Court, Benowa Waters Sam Guo & Julia Kuo 0423 064 310 | 0402 668 885 sam@kollosche.com.au | julia@kollosche.com.au

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ENTIRE BUILDING

SOLD

OFF-MARKET

14 Pacific Parade, Bilinga

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Jamie Harrison 0424 965 891

13 Intrepid Drive

Facing North-East to Wide Water

13 Intrepid Drive, Mermaid Waters Scan for Listing

微信 扫码

Forthcoming Auction 5

Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Sam Guo 0423 064 310

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2

25.8m

515m2*

904m2

Embrace a waterfront lifestyle and expansive water views across Clear Island Lake from this classic two-level residence where space is the ultimate luxury. Facing north-east on 904m2, a large family can spread out in this well-equipped property which delivers a complete kitchen, living areas and bedrooms on both levels. A private master suite boasts a superb lakefront outlook while four additional bedrooms enjoy water or garden views. Open plan living flows onto generous outdoor entertaining zones where it’s easy to imagine morning coffee in the sun or weekend BBQs with friends around the pool. Moor the boat on a large pontoon or fish from your own sandy beach.

kollosche.com.au

*approximate

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4 Greer Terrace, Southport Scan for Listing

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Forthcoming Auction 5

Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Jay Helprin 0407 894 775 30

5.5

4

884m2*

1,626m2

The opportunity rarely arises to secure such a large family estate within the highly sought-after The Southport School precinct. On the market for the first time in over a decade, a visionary new owner could restore this grand residence to its former glory or capitalise on the location to build a dream home, subject to council approval. The Tudor-style mansion is packed with character features including a soaring cathedral ceiling with solid timber beams, ornate timber balustrades and exposed brick fireplaces. Established gardens promote peace and privacy around a resort style pool.

kollosche.com.au

*approximate

Moments from Main River

21 Blair Athol Crescent, Sorrento Scan for Listing

微信 扫码

Auction On-Site, Wednesday 14 July 2021, at 5pm 4

Phone for a Private Viewing Claire Dai 0432 318 746 Gloria Wang 0426 241 900

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20.6m

324m2*

747m2

Enjoy a private waterfront lifestyle built around outdoor entertaining and recreation in this northeast facing residence tucked away in sought-after Sorrento. Ground level living opens onto a covered wraparound terrace which captures morning sunshine, wide water views and sparkling city lights from Broadbeach to Surfers Paradise and beyond. A spacious master retreat enjoys privacy and superb views on the upper level while three additional bedrooms and two living areas offer the luxury of space below. Mere moments from Main River, the pontoon is a bonus for boaties while kids won’t want to leave the large lagoon-style pool.

kollosche.com.au

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COMMERCIAL

Hits New Heights It’s been a year since Kollosche launched its Commercial arm, led by father-son team Tony and Adam Grbcic. Tony shares the winning formula behind what has been a stellar year.

Which sector are you seeing the greatest demand?

There’s a massive call for freehold properties in all sectors, including Industrial, Offices and Retail.

Freehold properties are appealing for their holding income/return as well as the ability to add value and reposition in the future.

Although the yields are quite tight at the moment, these only reflect the initial return. As the market for vacant possession properties has had a sharp increase, much like the residential market, it has lowered the initial return on investments. Over the next few years, as market reviews occur, the returns will become more attractive as many rentals in the current market were negotiated in uncertain market conditions.

Development sites are in high demand from those looking to take advantage over the current shortage of residential unit stock. There’s a big

For this reason many tenants have also come back

High net worth vendors and buyers tend to like to

into the market as purchasers because it pays to

deal with a boutique agency for that specialised

buy the property rather than rent it.

service, flexibility and results-driven. Kollosche is an

How has your business changed since you joined

company provides us with a platform to achieve top

Kollosche a year ago?

Our business has had a positive change since

agency that’s very much geared for success. The results with the full support of an in-house administrations and marketing team.

joining Kollosche. Along with being afforded the

Which campaign or result are you most proud of

opportunity to market landmark sites and properties

this financial year?

across the Gold Coast, we have being able to position ourselves in line with the Kollosche database which generally demands freehold properties or development sites.

The inhouse resources and database at Kollosche has assisted with both getting properties to market faster and lowered our time on market for our vendors as the majority of our sales end up going to repeat clientèle within the Kollosche Database.

The Greenmount Hotel site in Coolangatta was a big campaign for us. We handled more than 160 buyer enquiries over an eight-week period. We secured eight written offers, with a final round of three put forward to the vendor. The $42.3 million result was a big one.

Vendors understand we have the aptitude to handle significant assets and that has led to a string of high-profile listings in recent months.

appetite for development sites with Development and Building Approvals in place.

What’s the biggest challenge in the current market?

There is a shortage of premium freehold stock currently available across the board, largely due to

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What are the main factors driving those increases?

The big difference at Kollosche is that the agents collaborate and we work on an open database model. The commercial and residential arms of the business constantly intersect and support one anoth-

low interest rates which allows owners to refinance

er. This creates lots of referrals and repeat business

and reposition themselves rather than sell.

with Kollosche clients.

What’s it like working as a father-son team?

We have a great working relationship and our skills complement one another. We have a high level of trust and exceptional communication skills which is a benefit to the vendors we service. We also have the same goals and push ourselves not only to be better at real estate but to be the best versions of ourselves everyday.

SOLD BY ADAM & TONY GRBCIC

$42.3M

G R E E N M O U N T B E AC H H OT E L C O O L A N G AT TA

What strengths does Adam bring to the table?

With a decade-long career, and armed with a

Where do you see the market headed in the

More and more people from interstate see the Gold

next 12 months?

Coast as the place to live. With the Olympic Games

Bachelor of Property and Sustainable Development

We foresee a continuing shortage of properties on

majoring in Property Valuation at Bond University,

the market which will see high competition amongst

Adam has a unique and articulate dialogue

the buyers which will compress yields and increase

compared to your standard commercial agent on

prices on commercial assets.

the Gold Coast. He views each property through the eyes of a valuer, not just a salesperson. His assessment takes in the true value of the property and the uplift potential. He also understands the town plan back to front, so can advise with confidence on what is possible in terms of uplift.

He is recognized by his piers and clients as a

With the recent Federal Budget confirming significant infrastructure projects across the Gold Coast, including the extension of the Light Rail, there is a lot of interstate investors looking to buy into the Gold Coast with the view of growth over the coming years.

around the corner, we will also begin to experience the flow on effects of that. More high net worth people coming from interstate will bring new business with them and inject cash into our economy. It’s all looking very positive for some time to come.

We have qualified buyers looking to invest, land bank and develop across the Gold Coast and surrounding areas. If you own a commercial property and would like to take advantage of the current market, please contact Adam and Tony Gribcic today.

Commercial expert and spokesman.

Adam Gribcic 0404 087 772 | Tony Gribcic 0407 968 667 33

130 Scarborough Street, Southport Scan for Listing

Development Site with Substantial Holding Income Improved with two standalone buildings, the property offers 9 commercial and retail tenancies and 7 self-storage facilities. The property not only offers investors a secure and diverse income streams but includes massive development upside.

Tony Grbcic 0407 968 667 Adam Grbcic 0404 087 772 34

Development Approval for:

The Property offers;

- 38 Levels - Childcare Centre (60 places)

- Land size: 2,572m2*

- 427m * of commercial office space

- Building area: 1,429.9m2*

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- 32 serviced apartments (60 beds) - 220 residential apartments (424 beds)

*approximate

INFINITY HITS A

Sweet Spot reaking dirt is a major milestone in any B construction project, but for the developer behind Broadbeach’s Infinity tower, the buzz of activity on-site is extra sweet.

Infinity is Bassar Construction Group’s debut Gold Coast project, building on a foundation of ventures in Sydney and Melbourne.

“Coming from Sydney, we had a lot to learn about the local market to find our point of difference,” says Leo Sarris, who heads up Bassar alongside Simon Bassil.

“Infinity has been well-received and we’re feeling confident in the market.”

For Sarris, that induction involved relocating from Sydney to Broadbeach two years ago, giving him a first-hand taste of what makes the suburb such a magnet for locals and visitors alike.

“In my eyes, Broadbeach is the only suburb in the country that has everything you could want in life in the one postcode,” he says.

“In Sydney, you travel to get to the beach, the shops, the Casino and the nightlife. Here, that’s all within walking distance.

“For downsizers or ‘lock and leave’ buyers wanting that easy way of life, I think not needing to drive because everything is two minutes from your doorstep is invaluable.”

Bassar engaged leading Gold Coast architects BDA Group, who designed a striking tower set to rise 39 storeys and a unique floorplan in the shape of a double infinity symbol.

Whole floor apartments deliver 432m2 of luxury living area while half floor apartments measure 216m2, each with a wraparound balcony capturing enviable ocean and hinterland outlooks.

“Our apartments are the best value large apartments on the market in Broadbeach,” says Sarris. “You don’t normally see a building this big with so few apartments in there. The size, the finishes and the wraparound balconies give the product an edge.

“It was also important that the building be residents-only, reserved exclusively for owneroccupiers or those wanting a ‘lock and leave’ beach lifestyle.”

Imported marble, natural stone and integrated appliances deliver a premium finish while residents will enjoy use of a 20-metre north-facing pool, indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, and a stateof-the-art gymnasium.

After two years of solid planning, Hutchinson Builders have started work on the 1123m2 site on the corner of Surf Parade and George Street, and a leisurely 350m from the beach.

spot for people who still want the space of a home, without the maintenance, and in a location that’s all about lifestyle.”

Three and four bedroom apartments are priced between $1,381,000 and $4,420,000.

Progress on the build is backed by steady sales interest through Kollosche’s New Projects specialists, Simon Worthington, Andrew Ramsey and Odette Humphreys.

The latest round of COVID restrictions in Melbourne has triggered fresh interest from Victoria while the onset of winter has given southern residents added impetus to find a home in sunny Queensland.

“Enquiry is strong from interstate, but locals are also very much in the mix as they understand the value of this location,” says Kollosche’s Simon Worthington.

“The strength of the Gold Coast market is encouraging locals to cash-in by trading large homes for a luxury apartment by the beach.

“The size of the Infinity apartments hits that sweet

Pictured: Leo Sarris, who heads up Bassar Construction Group alongside Simon Bassil.

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Trivet sets range from $69 - $79; serving boards from $159 - $179; and serving board and cheese knife sets from $219 - $239.

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SANCTUARY COVE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 2021

Spread over nine memorable days, the Sanctuary Cove Food & Wine Festival celebrates the senses with premium food, drink and entertainment set amongst the picturesque Marine Village. With over 10 unique events from masterclasses, a long lunch, exclusive dining options or a party while the sun sets, there’s an experience everyone will enjoy.

Kick off with the launch party, Beats & Bites, on Saturday 17th July from 12pm. Tickets include live entertainment, bites throughout the afternoon and 2 drinks with a cash bar available throughout the evening.

Sunsets will headline on Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 July. Leading wineries, renowned craft beer brewers and gourmet food will combine with The Marine Village’s world-class restaurants to serve up a mouth-watering experience for visitors. Tickets are available online.

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Farm fresh

In news that will thrill local-produce fans, Harris Farm Markets has announced they will be opening their first Gold Coast store at Via Roma on the Isle of Capri later this year.

“The store at Via Roma will be home to the best in fruit and vegetables featuring an incredible line-up of Queensland fruit and veg, as well as a gourmet grocery section of boutique local products, an extensive deli and offering of more than 200 cheeses, a bakery section with the best breads from sourdough to brioche, and a premium meat selection,” said Harris Farm Markets co-CEO Luke Harris. “We look forward to getting to know the local community, to employing locally, to working with other retailers at Via Roma and to sharing the flavours of local farmers and makers.”

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French flavour

Visibly reminiscent of the VIncent Van Gogh masterpiece ‘Starry Night’, Monista’s French Earl Grey has been specially blended to create a fragrant and uplifting tea.

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CUISINE

FOLLOW THAT CHEF

As Jonez on Food prepares to relocate from Sanctuary Cove to Ephraim Island, owner chef Gary Jones promises their new restaurant will be bigger and better than anything he has done before.

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY MARJ OSBORNE

AT JONEZ ON FOOD there’s a whole underlying philosophy that diners would find it hard to match: a chef who has given his life to learning his craft, who cares more about pleasing his diners than the dollar value attached to a meal; someone with such an eye for detail that they choose the plate to suit each dish, one who checks what food is binned from the tables and questions why.

We find all that and more on every dish prepared by Gary Jones, owner-chef of Jonez on Food.

His dishes carry journeys, continents and people from throughout his career.

They speak of pride in his food, of sustained commitment and a willingness to perfect his craft while still meeting the market.

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From humble beginnings, Gary has risen through the ranks of culinary culture to work with some of Europe’s best-known chefs in world-class one and two Michelin star restaurants.

He has cooked for royalty, and his restaurant San Lorenzo in Perth was named Gourmet Traveller’s Restaurant of the Year in 1994.

“Whatever Jones cooked was bright, tasty and original – food with its own vitality,” said Stephen Downes in Advanced Australia Fare.

“Gary’s food stood up on the plate, took off its clothes, and rode your tongue.”

We’re talking on a Tuesday morning, a day when his restaurant doesn’t open until dinner service.

However, Gary has come in at 7am, as he always does, using the time to make chocolates to serve later in the week.

The Yorkshire-born son of a coal miner, Gary began his working life at 14-years-old washing up at the local pub.

Food was in his blood, with both his mother and grandmother being great cooks.

“I grew up with wholesome homecooked food,” Gary tells me.

“My grandmother cooked in a coal-fired oven … from rice pudding to slow-cooked stews, she could make anything.

“She had no refrigerator then, no frozen or canned food. Everything was fresh,” he says.

“We bought ice cream when the van came around the street and when we finally tried canned food, we thought it was a treat.”

Realising that he needed a trade, Gary moved to London at 17 to complete his chef’s apprenticeship.

“I was working at Claridge’s Hotel in a kitchen of 70 to 80 chefs, all arranged by hierarchy. Of course, the apprentices were on the bottom of the ladder,” he explains.

“I remember one conversation I had with Dad around that time.

“He said, ‘Son, how are you going with your job?’ and I said, ‘I love it.’

“He told me how lucky I was because he worked with 2000 men who didn’t enjoy their work, adding that there was no future in the mines anyway.”

Gary’s dad was correct, not only about the future of coal mining in Yorkshire but also about the health impacts on miners.

Like many chefs, Gary gained his passion for food along the way.

“I began to get fascinated by food when I started learning different cuts of vegetables at college,” Gary says.

One of his most memorable mentors was French-born Pierre Rolland, a world class chef under whose reign the Russell Hotel, Dublin, Ireland gained its first Michelin star, JFK being among its notable guests.

Rolland was old school, Gary recalls, rising through the ranks in the days when renowned chef Escoffier would come to the table to eat with the other chefs.

It’s a lesson Gary carries to this day, the need for head chefs to be able to communicate with their kitchen staff, to clean their own stations at the end of service and even to be able to wash the dishes.

Gary’s most seminal move, though, was going to France.

His knowledge of French culinary technique and the use of quality seasonal produce would stay with him for the rest of his life.

“There were so many new food flavours to experience in France.

It was a culinary culture unlike any I’d seen before,” Gary says.

“We would sit and taste peaches or cheese, for example, and analyse them for age and maturity. Had the peach been picked too soon? Was the stilton of a premium age?”

“Steak was served medium rare, something new for me in those days. I had to grin and bear it.”

While frogs’ legs, foie gras and pig’s trotters are no longer on Gary’s menu, great French culinary technique can be seen in many dishes, especially in his sauces, a dying art in Gary’s opinion.

There’s souffle, chateaubriand, truffles, white asparagus and duck liver parfait albeit with Cumberland sausage, as well as scallops with black pudding, a British favourite.

Looking to give their daughter a better life, Gary and his wife Belinda moved to Australia, settling in Perth where they opened San Lorenzo with partners, the first of four restaurants they have owned.

Here, he says, he encountered a simpler style of cooking with an emphasis on seasonal produce.

Since moving to the Gold Coast, Gary’s career has had both ups and downs.

He has cooked for the King of Tonga, managing a team of 30 staff, all of whom wanted to be involved in preparing for the king’s coronation.

This was followed by a return invitation for Gary to cook for the Tongan Queen Mother’s birthday feast.

Finding himself unemployed at age 55, when the restaurant he worked for folded, led to him opening Jonez on Food at Sanctuary Cove ten years ago.

He has built a loyal following among locals and visitors alike, with many residents regularly booking the same table week after week.

“Winston Churchill kept me going in my darkest hour,” Gary tells me.

“He was 65 when he took the opportunity to lead the free world.

“If he could do that, then why couldn’t I keep going at 55,” he says.

Always positive, Gary says he has no intention of retiring.

Instead, he and Belinda have bought a restaurant site on Ephraim Island, where Jonez on Food can be found from late July 2021.

As devastated as Gary’s Sanctuary Cove followers will be about his move, the chef is excited to be able to offer patrons a renewed dining experience.

“I love cooking. That’s my passion, so why should I stop?” he asks.

“I have gone as far as I can here [in the restaurant’s present site] but I can do better in a bigger kitchen. My finest hour is yet to come.”

Many locals are sure to be swapping a golf buggy for an Uber to see what delights will be plated up at the new location.

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WINE CELLAR

RIDING THE SOBAH WAVE Sobah Beverages, a true social scene surfer, launches its second wave of development.

WORDS MARJ OSBORNE AS ‘LOW AND NO’ alcohol drinks move into the spotlight, it says a lot about Dr Clinton and Lozen Schultz’s intuition that their product, Sobah, was already paddling the wave before the rest of Australia even saw the swell approaching.

Still leading from the front, Clinton spoke to Cove about the next exciting phase of development for their company, Sobah Beverages.

Sobah (ever y pun intended) is a non-alcoholic craft beer produced by the Schultz’s Queensland-based company.

Founded in 2017, Sobah was named after sobriety and the local Aboriginal word for ‘place’ (bah).

Literally, ‘Sobah’ could be taken to mean ‘the place of sobriety’.

A Gamilaroi man, Clinton first recognised the need for a non-alcoholic beer when he himself went sober.

A former chef, now a Bond University lecturer with a full-time psychology consultancy, Clinton tells us he made the decision to place honesty and accountability at the forefront of his relationships.

“I wanted to be a positive role model for my children,” Clinton says.

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“Being a community counsellor, as well as personally, I know the problems alcohol can cause.

“I also don’t like hypocrites, so it was important for me to be able to have honest encounters at home, at work and socially.”

It was only when Clinton decided not to drink that he discovered a yawning gap in the beverage market, an absence of enticing nonalcoholic adult wine and beer alternatives.

‘Why not make my own?’ he thought, dipping into the home brewing knowledge he already possessed.

At the time, the couple operated Clinto's Kupmurri, a food truck selling native ingredientfocused street food.

It was a natural fit for them to make and sell their first Sobah beverages from their truck.

Native-infused and non-alcoholic, it was the perfect drink to complement their food, at the same time smashing stereotypical images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples.

Trading off the interest they had sparked with customers, Sobah gained its first big break when it launched a crowdfunding campaign on Pozible, pre-selling product to raise the capital to launch Sobah Beverages commercially in a can.

Using contract brewing at Pickled Pig Brewery in Tweed and Tribe Brewery in Goulburn, Sobah uses ethically-sourced materials, gaining unique flavours through native ingredient infusions: Lemon Aspen Pilsner infused with Far North Queensland lemon aspen, Finger Lime Cerveza featuring finger limes from south-east Queensland and Northern New South Wales; and the Pepperberry IPA which uses fruit from the native pepperberry tree.

Sobah makes other seasonal products as well, such as the Davidson Plum Gluten-Free Ale which, at the time of its production, was the only non-alcoholic gluten-free beer in Australia.

Recently, the demand has more than doubled annually for ‘low and no’ alcohol drinks from those who have made the decision to reduce or abstain either for a short time or for life.

Their reasons may include religious beliefs, personal preferences, ability to drive and operate machinery, work commitments, pregnancy, physical intolerance and other health reasons.

Sobah’s Pozible campaign, by default, provided the team with a groundswell of community support for their product, at the same time giving those supporters a sense of community by being part of a group.

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ON-LINE SHOPPING NOW AVAILABLE Once more at the forefront, as they approach their ‘second wave’, the couple are returning to Pozible, this time to their equity crowdfunding platform, Birchal, to raise contributions towards the $5 million needed to establish Australia’s first non-alcoholic craft brewery.

“We want to stay at the front of the market with our Burleigh brewery, establishing a ‘brew café’ that champions native foods and a training facility for young people,” Clinton says.

It’s a welcome change to see a local startup company as the frontrunner in such a powerful industry.

Full of both business and social enterprise intention, a percentage of Sobah Beverages’ profits is also committed to fulfilling its social responsibility, supporting the work of the Preston Campbell Foundation, The Wayne Weaver Foundation, and the Foundation for Indigenous Sustainable Health (FISH) to help support healthy living and sobriety.

Perhaps Sobah’s even greater long-term effect will be the ripple of challenge to all Australians to rethink the role alcohol plays in our society.

Whether it changes us or not, at least it will provide us with an alternative and, by example, the courage to stand out from the crowd.

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HAPPY HOUR

Royal standard

One of the world’s oldest Champagne houses and the official Champagne supplier to the British Royal Family, Maison Lanson, has announced the launch of their new Le Blanc de Blancs Champagne in Australia. Made with 100% Chardonnay grapes, the new varietal is described as having a fine and profound aromatic scent of frangipane and citrus, with palate notes of candied lemon, almond, and nougat. Champagne Lanson Le Blanc de Blancs is available now from Dan Murphy’s nationally. RRP $99.99

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Moonlight & magic

Delivering a whimsical experience with every drop, Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is designed to be shared and savoured as the sun goes down and the moon changes the sky. An intriguing combination of the refreshing and the warm, the new limited edition spirit is deeply floral and richly aromatic, making it perfect for slow sipping, fanciful conversations and other contemplative pleasures. RRP $90

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Changing culture

Clovendoe Distilling Co. is paving the way for a new spirit category in our stores. The Gold Coast-based female-founded and owned distilling company offers low and no alcohol spirits that are sugar, gluten, sweetener, preservative and additive free, with their botanicals ethically sourced or procured locally, prepared by hand and distilled small batch in a traditional copper pot still.

As the spirit industry slowly adapts to meet the changing drinking culture here in Australia, Clovendoe’s founder and head distiller Catie, says she is excited to be moving with the times and offering more mindful products to consumers. All products are available at Corker Cellars Sanctuary Cove.

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Wine time Entertainer’s essential

Offering a contemporary twist on the classic drinks trolley, this striking circular design boasts two tiers and a handy hanging wine-glass rack. Made from a metal frame atop castor wheels, the chic statement piece can be easily moved from the dining room to the den, while the matte-gold finish adds effortless sophistication. RRP $199

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Slim, sleek and perfect for the casual wine enthusiast, Coravin’s new Pivot™Wine Preservation System promises to keep still wine fresh for up to four weeks. Boasting a compact new size and Coravin’s signature design, the device is available in four colours to complement any kitchen aesthetic. RRP $184.95

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WELL TRAVELLED

NEW EXPERIENCES A Brisbane travel company is creating unique travel experiences for people with disabilities and their families.

WHEN MANY OF US plan a holiday, our toughest decisions are about when and where to go.

For people with disabilities, the complexity and difficulty in finding a holiday that is suitable for their individual needs means they often miss out on seeing places of the world most of us take for granted.

This is particularly hard for people with mobility disabilities.

However, people with disabilities should not be overlooked when creating travel experiences.

In fact, according to the World Health Organization 2020 Disability Report, ‘almost everyone will temporarily or permanently experience disability at some point in their life’.

The report also states that ’over one billion people – about 15 per cent of the global population – live with some form of disability and this number is increasing’.

In an effort to assist this movement for accessible travel, Supported Travel eXperiences (STX) specialises in designing personalised holiday and travel experiences to suit the unique needs of all people with disabilities and their families.

STX works with clients directly, as well as with registered NDIS service providers and plan managers, to book holidays and make travel arrangements.

“The concept was formed as our team all have our own individual experiences working with people with disabilities,” explains Yann Charavel, a Director of STX. “As we had discussions and acknowledged their barriers for travel, we realised we needed a deeper focus on high-level inclusion and accessibility.

“We wanted to focus on giving care, choice and creative travel experiences to all.”

STX recently organised a very important trip for Samuel Thorne; a bright 15-year-old boy who contracted a neurological condition called transverse myelitis in November 2015.

Due to this condition, Samuel was fully paralysed apart from a few muscles in his right foot/leg and the smallest of movement with his left ankle/foot.

Samuel requires two support workers who are trained in use of the life-support ventilator and emergency treatment of the tracheostomy tube close by at all times.

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Despite these challenges, Samuel is setting goals and smashing them, winning the BC3 winners’ trophy at the 2020 Queensland Boccia Battle, and winning multiple academic awards at school.

Wanting a night away to celebrate not only Samuel’s successes but also his 15th birthday, STX assisted the Thorne family in organising a stay at the Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane.

While for most people, booking a night away is as simple as checking into a hotel last minute, incredible attention to detail had to go into finding accommodation that suited Samuel and his family’s needs.

STX had to ensure the lift and door widths were suitable for Samuel’s tailor-made power wheelchair, rearrange bedroom configuration to create additional room for equipment and support workers and ensure proximity to emergency medical facilities in case Samuel required assistance.

Furthermore, STX engaged a specialist equipment relocation company to pack and transport essential medical equipment to and from the hotel, as well as negotiating early check in and late checkout to facilitate the installation and disassembly of Samuel’s medical equipment.

This was arranged at Samuel's home as well as the hotel and gave the family much valued additional time to enjoy their getaway, without having to consider the extensive packing time required.

Here is what the Thorne family had to say.

“We recently enjoyed a night away at the Meriton Suites Herschel Street, Brisbane staying on Level 73 with an impressive view.

“This stay was made possible by Supported Travel eXperiences who sourced accessible accommodation and also a relocation company; Blue Lion Moving Services.

“Samuel's support workers navigated their way to the Meriton to ensure he had the necessary support while away from home.

“We are very grateful for the work done by Yann, Andrew and Mandi at Supported Travel eXperiences and are looking forward to the next time we can head away for a break a little further away from home.”

The Thorne family is planning a trip to the Sunshine Coast in the coming months,

and working their way up to attending the National Boccia Championships in Hobart in November 2021.

Eventually Samuel’s goal is to make the Paralympics in Paris in 2024.

You can follow his progress at campaignforsamuel.org.au/.

“Our mission is to help families such as Samuel’s achieve their dream,” says STX Director Andrew Hager.

“We want to open up parts of the world they previously thought impossible to see.”

If you would like to learn more about Supported Travel eXperiences, please visit their website supportedtravelx.com.au or call 07 3186 8488.

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Westport 102 Motor Yacht | $4,950,000 Rebuilt / Refit In 2015, New C18 engines, Interior, Superyacht finish paint works, Dual Gyro stabilisation, water makers, AV, Navigation are just a few of the works carried out during a major rebuild in 2015 by the esteemed shipyard Norman Wright & Sons in Brisbane Australia. Pipeliner has been reimagined by her seasoned yacht owner to create a Luxurious modern superyacht that is bought together in a practical and capable long range cruising yacht.

Lloyds 111 Motor Yacht | $4,500,000 Taking her name from the Australian Aboriginal word meaning ‘gathering’ or ‘ceremony’ – CORROBOREE I is the perfect meeting place for family and friends. Ready to explore the most remote waters of Australia, or being equally at home in the cosmopolitan port of Sydney Harbour, the world is your oyster aboard CORROBOREE I. You can enjoy the most exquisite food and fine wines while cruising along sought after destinations like Sydney Harbour, Gold Coast Broadwater, Moreton Bay, the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Lloyds 115 Motor Yacht | $4,500,000 This exceptionally presented 35m Benetti designed super yacht was built by Lloyds Ships Brisbane, she is in full current AMSA survey & is one of the few Heli-capable yachts in the country greatly adding to her charter capabilities for long range & remote charters. Refitted and upgraded with new Cummins N14 main engines & Northern Lights Generators in 2005, upgraded stabilization & full repaint/refit rendering her in immaculate condition she has had light usage since & been maintained to the highest of standards since the refit.

2014 Pershing 64 | $2,150,000 The Italian-designed and built luxury yacht redefines the notion of passage making and propels you to new heights. “Surprise the future” is the motto this yacht’s creation has drawn inspiration from. A winning motto, if one looks at the outcome: sleek, aggressive lines, further emphasised by the side single window, large volumes, the multipurpose salon that can form an open space with the cockpit or, conversely, be divided to create two separate areas, and outstanding performances, with a maximum speed of more than 46 knots. Dedicated to those who know no compromises, not even at sea.

2015 Sunseeker 115 | $11,200,000 Built by Sunseeker International, SETTLEMENT is certified to RINA Commercial Class LY3.

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LUXURY LIVING

AS THE WEATHER COOLS DOWN, IT’S TIME TO CREATE A WARM WELCOMING HOME. WHILE SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND doesn’t shiver through winter as much as our southern neighbours, we still feel a definite chill in the air.

This is where a snug welcoming space to while away the cooler months comes into its own.

Whether you are doing a full renovation or just giving your favourite room a mini-makeover, a few simple tweaks can change the entire ambience of your home.

One of the simplest ways to update a space is colour.

From warm comforting hues to bright pops of colour, there is nothing that says ‘welcome home’ like adding a few pieces in your favourite tone.

In fact, colour is so critical that in 2021 the experts at PANTONE have named two colours of the year instead of the usual one – PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray and PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating (a gorgeous, sunshiney yellow).

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If you are looking for more inspiration, jewellike reds, green and blues can lift a room, while cool whites and neutral tones are very restful.

Soft furnishings are another ideal way to add signature style and nurturing warmth to your living areas … think plush pile rugs, snuggly wool throws, cotton-rich curtains and luxe velour cushions.

And for the ultimate indulgence why not purchase a statement furniture piece such as a new leather lounge, a billard table or upright piano.

Of course, our temperate climate means it’s still great outside entertaining weather, so don’t neglect those exterior spaces.

Imagine relaxing on a comfy chair in a sunny corner with a good book or welcoming family and friends around a brand-new outdoor dining setting.

Bigger ticket items such as window furnishings, new flooring or a kitchen renovation can also change a home, but it’s probably a good idea to engage the experts before you start any major work.

With a myriad of choices on offer it’s never been easier to update your home, so this winter why not embrace your inner designer and create a space that you love?

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WELCOME TO ITALY

NATUZZI ITALIA’S SPRING/SUMMER 2021 SELECTION EVOKES THE RELAXED, COMFORTABLE LIFESTYLE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN. INEXTRICABLY LINKED TO PUGLIA, where the company has had its roots since its foundation in 1959, Natuzzi Italia draws inspiration from the uniqueness of its landscapes and its culture to spread that unmistakable lifestyle around the world.

Bringing the relaxed atmosphere of the Mediterranean area to homes globally, the selection for Spring/Summer 2021 confirms the choice of a design with soft, generous and comfortable lines that visually represent the region’s welcoming and elegant spirit.

Perfectly combining ethics and aesthetics, style and function, colours and materials, the renowned handcrafted Made in Italy design brand offers a wide selection of signature sofas as well as furniture for the living room, dining room and bedroom, and accent lamps, accessories and furnishings.

The projects of Natuzzi Italia are based on a close relationship with the designers called to collaborate on the collections.

The design approach found in the company’s DNA is a fertile ground for creative ideas that arise from the immersion in a world made of organic shapes, joie de vivre, and rhythms suggested by natural cycles.

The translation of the concepts into products is then carried out in collaboration with the company’s Style Centre, which, thanks to its decades of experience, gives life to creations that find their added value in fine craftsmanship and ‘Made in Italy’ know-how.

Standout pieces from the Spring/Summer 2021 selection include: ARGO COLLECTION – PAOLA NAVONE It is a sort of imperfect beauty that inspires Paola Navone, a way of looking at the space with the eyes of those who love the environment that surrounds us and its ever-changing nature.

Navone takes her cues from Mediterranean colours and traditions, creating a collection focusing on simplicity and details which evokes the peaceful and relaxed lifestyle of Puglia.

The Argo sofa, with its generous and wide shapes, is the symbol of this way of interpreting life and the living space.

Available in the two and three-seater versions, as well as in the swivel armchair, Argo is designed to be an island of comfort in the living area.

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From the same collection, the Sleeping Argo chaise longue is extremely comfortable both in the chaise-longue and day-bed position.

BRIQ – CLAUDIO BELLINI Derived from the English word ‘brick’, the essential design of the BRIQ bed finds the right balance in the generous headboard that is softly padded and marked by simple and rigorous vertical seams that give dynamism to the project.

Made up of many soft bricks on which to recline, the headboard is completely upholstered and finished on the back to allow you to position the bed in the centre of the room.

Available in fabric or leather, BRIQ is offered in 4 sizes to meet all space and living needs. There is also the option to order the bed with or without storage function.

TIDE BOOKCASE – NIKA ZUPANC The Tide bookcase is part of the Deep collection, designed by Nika Zupanc and inspired by the beauty of the Adriatic Sea. The shapes of water are interpreted through the succession of continuous curves and circles, which eclectically transform and flow through all the objects in the collection.

The result is a family of products with timeless elegance and a glamorous and cosmopolitan touch to enrich the living area.

A modular piece of furniture in powder-coated metal with a light gold finish, the shelves of the bookcase follow the wavy movement typical of tides, creating a sinuous, ideal motion inside the room.

The modules are available in two sizes and allow the creation of countless compositions.

Natuzzi Italia’s Spring/Summer 2021 selection aims to transform domestic spaces into informal and casual places, which can accommodate the most intimate moments.

Through organic and sinuous shapes, using natural and soft tones that draw inspiration from the Apulian landscape, tradition, and culture, the pieces are designed to evoke the relaxation and warmth of the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Discover more at Natuzzi Italia, 37 Commercial Road, Newstead.

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MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME YOUR LIFE, YOUR STYLE …

DESIGN INITIAL ARE HERE TO BRING YOUR DREAM TO REALITY.

SHAPED BY REAL LIFE DESIGN that tells your individual story, every Design Initial project is a world of its own.

The Design Initial team understand that homes are very personal spaces, and that is why they offer everything you need to make yours unique.

“Our campaign aligns the world of lifestyle with that of design,” they said.

“We believe that real homes are not museums of style, rather they are familiar spaces to be lived in and filled with timeless memories.”

Authentic and welcoming, a home should reflect your personality, going beyond the tastes and trends of the moment to tell the stories of those who fill it with life.

In order to achieve this, Design Initial’s Interior Designers will help you with any project, large or small.

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They tailor your proposal with their world class collections based on your personality, needs, budget and lifestyle.

“We will create mood boards and proposals to help you visualise your space, while our Gold Coast and Brisbane showrooms also have various pieces for you to touch and feel.”

Offering a range of quality indoor and outdoor collections including Calligaris, Nardi, Stressless and Higold, Design Initial welcomes you to book a complimentary consultation with their in-house Senior Interior Designer Peter Stasi to discuss the best options for your home.

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DESIGNED TO SHINE FOUNDED IN 1981, COTSWOLD INOUT FURNITURE HAS BEEN A LEADER IN THE FURNITURE INDUSTRY EVER SINCE. OFFERING A STYLISH selection of products, combined with superior knowledge of the industry and a focus on excellent customer service, Cotswold InOut Furniture is one of the country’s leading furniture retailers.

In addition to retail customers, the company has a long and productive relationship with their commercial clients, providing high quality, durable and unique furniture throughout Australia.

Cot swold have exclusive impor t arrangement s wit h several highl y regarded international brands including Vincent Sheppard.

A traditional indoor and outdoor Belgian furniture company specialising in Lloyd Loom furniture, Vincent Sheppard produce quality indoor loom made from recycled kraft paper and steel wire as well as their new outdoor resin and aluminium products which are built to withstand the natural elements.

The result is a unique, high quality yet comfortable collection with a distinctive design, which fits a range of interiors from classic to contemporary.

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By constantly challenging itself and its design aesthetics, Vincent Sheppard is able to present young, contemporary furniture collections that answer to all modern needs.

They combine a clear focus on quality and comfort with craftsmanship and an age-old technique, then translate these ingredients into durable and appealing designs.

With a wide variety of indoor as well as outdoor pieces of high quality, Vincent Sheppard is a favourite of many interior aficionadas.

BEAUTY, QUALITY AND COMFORT Vincent Sheppard’s indoor furniture is designed to be extremely comfortable and a delight to the eye.

They create chairs, tables, sofas, lighting and accessories in different durable materials with a distinct design.

The brand’s outdoor furniture range consists of highly qualitative designs which will add character to your exterior areas.

Next to their treated Lloyd Loom range, Vincent Sheppard also offers a range of synthetic furniture which can be left outside all year long.

Refreshingly timeless for indoors and outdoors, your comfort is their priority.

Vincent Sheppard are also very conscious about the consumption of resources.

From the beginning, they have made a clear choice to work with natural resources as much as possible for the production of their furniture.

Recycling, the cleaning of wastewater and use of ecological cleansing products are standard procedures at Vincent Sheppard.

In 2013, the brand received the FSC®label by the Forest Stewardship Council: a symbol of environmental, social and economic sustainability.

To discover the beautiful Vincent Sheppard range, as well as a selection of other quality indoor and outdoor furniture, please visit one of the Cotswold Showrooms in Brisbane, Sydney or Mittagong. You can also view the entire collection online.

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TOP CHOICES CHOICES FLOORING & DESIGN CENTRE IN HELENSVALE OFFER A QUALITY SELECTION OF FLOORING, WINDOW FURNISHINGS AND RUGS. CHOICES FLOORING & DESIGN CENTRE in Helensvale not only pride themselves on their amazing range of high-end products such as beautiful wool carpets, stunning natural timbers and the latest in hybrid and luxury vinyls, they also have their customers’ needs at the heart of everything they do.

Denise Kennerley, owner and manager of the showroom, had 40 years in sales before she became part of Australia’s well known flooring retailer just over two years ago.

“I have a passion for providing an exceptional customer service experience and the rest of the team feel exactly the same way,” says Denise.

“Our mission is to make sure we understand our clients’ requirements and then give them all the assistance they need to stand on a floor that they love.”

Katherine Greaves is the showroom’s interior designer, and is on hand to discuss colour and design ideas with customers.

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Katherine also specialises in tiles, whether it be for the floor, splash back or pool, and has a wealth of knowledge to pull a look together.

To help the decision-making process, the showroom has a dedicated ‘selections’ room where all the magic happens.

Customers can look at bench tops, cabinet and paint colours to see how the entire project will come together.

“I am always excited to work with a client to create their dream look for their renovation or new home,” Katherine says.

The other friendly staff members are Dave, Hillary, Keith and Dane, who have over 36 years of experience in the flooring industry.

Taking the time to understand what each client wants and needs from their floors, the team work closely with them during the entire sales and installation process to ensure the best possible outcome.

As well as flooring, the showroom offers a stunning range of curtains, including Warwick fabrics, along with a range of motorised blinds and shutters.

Clients can also integrate colours and designs from their floorcovering into a beautiful selection of window furnishings, making the entire interior design journey very rewarding.

Last but certainly not least, the showroom has a wonderful collection of rugs, including a fair-trade collection from India which helps support local communities.

Whether it is an entire renovation, a new home build or just a room makeover, Denise and the team welcome you to the store for a no obligation chat about your project.

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BOLD LUXURY THIS RENOVATION

BY WOOD MARBLE & WHITE IS THE EPITOME OF LUXURY AND OPULENCE. THE TEAM AT WOOD MARBLE & WHITE are the masters when it comes to kitchen renovation.

Their highly qualified artisans pride themselves on creating beautiful, innovative and contemporary spaces, with every Wood Marble & White project having the benefit of a bespoke design service as well as a personal, in-house management team to ensure quality is upheld at every stage.

The brief for this particular project was to create a kitchen that was a go-to destination for big gatherings and high traffic, while making the area feel more spacious and palatial.

In order to meet the client’s request, Designer Leighton Ward has drawn on Traditional American Hamptons style, especially in the cabinetry.

To take it up a notch, the team at Wood Marble & White paid homage to art deco in the profile of the display unit and the gold inlay surrounding the benchtop island.

Prior to the redesign, the space consisted of the original cabinetry and layout which was both dated and impractical.

Now, when you step inside you are instantly transported to a lavish home in the Hamptons.

The first detail that catches your eye are the bold contrasts in the colour palette.

The classic combination of black, white and gold work in harmony to create a luxurious experience, while the addition of marble flooring is both stylish and practical.

High-end appliances including dual ovens, a side-by-side refrigerator and dishwasher allow for easy entertaining, while the large island bench is the perfect spot to prep a meal.

Not only is the new kitchen beautiful to look at, but it’s also incredibly durable and easy to clean.

Every detail is perfectly balanced to create a truly magnificent space, with each design element having their moment to shine.

The result is a stylish, elegant and, above all, user-friendly kitchen that will meet the client’s needs for many years to come.

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ART FOR EVERYONE CONTEMPORARY ART FROM EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS AND ICONIC PHOTOGRAPHERS. ART MAKES US FEEL, it tells stories, it raises our spirit, it makes us think, it makes us laugh and, art is the key ingredient to any home.

This the philosophy behind Jasmine Smith’s and Leanne Pearce’s successful foray into the art world.

Over 30 years ago, the pair set out to unleash art into what can often be sterile corporate environments through their business, Corporate Art. They then moved into the curation of extraordinary artists through their gallery business, Gallery One. Housed in Southport, Gallery One has a client list that spans not just Australia, but also worldwide.

Represented artists include: Kathrin Longhurst, the recent winner of the Packing Room Prize for the Archibald at the Art Gallery NSW, Mel Brigg, Dean Home, Rosetta Santucci, Richard Dunlop, Ken Done and David Bromley “Our artists imagination has inspired us every step of our journey,” said Leanne and Jasmine.

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“We love art and believe it can have a profound effect on people’s lives daily.”

Now the dynamic duo has established FINEPRINTCO, a premium contemporary art print company offering works from a long list of extraordinary artists and iconic photographers.

“We are a team that is driven by a belief that art is for everyone, so we’re on a mission to create access to the world’s most exclusive artists and iconic photographers,” they said.

“The dream now is to use our connections, knowledge and skills to further change the art game and continue to support artists by creating access to extraordinary art through fine art prints.

“To help us on the journey we’ve created exclusive Partnerships with Getty Images Gallery in London to access their phenomenal archive, Snapper Images which is part of New York’s Great Bowery Inc. and the very iconic, Vogue Australia.”

Iconic photographer, Slim Aarons (1916-2006), has been chosen to feature for the launch of the FINEPRINTCO store in Sanctuary Cove.

Over the course of a career lasting half a century, the American photographer portrayed high society, aristocracy, authors, artists, business icons, the celebrated and their milieu.

In doing so, he captured a golden age of wealth, privilege, beauty and leisure that occurred alongside – but quite separate from – the cultural and political backdrop of the second half of the 20th Century.

FINEPRINTCO welcomes you to visit the Sanctuary Cove showroom to browse the Slim Aarons Collection, as well as a selection of other extraordinary artworks.

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DISCOVER YOUR COLOUR WANDER INTO WINTER WITH OZ DESIGN FURNITURE’S TWELVE COLOUR STORIES.

WHETHER YOU ARE a conservative minimalist or an eccentric individual – OZ Design Furniture are here to help you to express yourself through colour this season.

While it is true that a neutral room provides a blank canvas, there is a lot to be said for inviting colour into your home.

It’s time to get creative with how you introduce colour – we are talking beyond a feature wall, think statement furniture pieces, art, decor, the depth of finishes, layering tonal textures and beyond.

The colour palette and final finishes of your space speak volumes in reflecting your personality in your home.

Whether it’s redecorating an old space or moving into a new one, we are currently living in an era of uncertainty.

Your home is your safe haven and should reflect who you are as a person.

Do colour well and you’ll end up with an inviting and happy home.

Rooms can be traditional or modern, formal or relaxed, and visually warm or cool-toned.

Before selecting your colour palette, you have to discern how you would like to live in a given space and how you want to feel.

For example, the decor of a home for those who regularly entertain and host dinner parties should be different from one for someone who enjoys wining and dining out every night.

The person who loves to hold gatherings and parties should have a different living room than the person who dreams only of keeping their space to themselves.

Here’s a little tip, warm colours tend to be livelier and inspire positive reactions. These colours typically work well in dining and entertaining spaces as they are inviting and promote intimacy.

Cooler colours, on the other hand, are often used to bring a calmness to a space and create a relaxed mood – perfect for bedrooms.

Colour can also be used to help enhance the feeling of space or make it feel smaller.

Light colours tend to feel more spacious and airy than darker tones, while warm colours make a space feel smaller and cosier.

Follow OZ Design Furniture’s twelve colour stories this season and you will discover a world of inspiration.

Wander into their showrooms and experience the boundless collections to help you create a home that you will fall in love with more and more every day.

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BESPOKE APPROACH NEWPORT CUSTOM SHUTTERS SET THE BENCHMARK WITH THEIR QUALITY AUSTRALIANMADE PRODUCTS.

WHETHER YOU WANT a Hampton’s inspired aesthetic, a sleek modern look or a relaxed coastal vibe, plantation shutters can add both style and value to your home.

Newport Custom Shutters has been manufacturing quality shutters and blinds in their own purpose-built facility for more than three decades.

“We have been providing quality products to Brisbane and the Gold Coast since 1988,” says owner Peter Harrison.

“As a 100 per cent family-owned Australian company we are extremely proud of our long standing, highly respected reputation within the industry.”

Newport’s range of custom-made shutters are available in a wide array of materials, colours and louvre sizes to suit your requirements.

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Their wide ultra-span Western Red Cedar Louvres offer sleek, modern and clean lines with unobstructed views, while the synthetic shutters are more durable and lighter than other products on the market, allowing for larger spans and more customised fittings.

“Because we do all the manufacture in-house we are able to tailor our products to accommodate every decorating and design style,” says Peter.

“Our team can offer expert advice based on over 30 years of experience and are willing to go that extra mile to ensure the customer is 100 per cent satisfied with the final result.”

In addition to custom-made shutters, Newport also stock a range of sunscreen rollerblinds and venetian blinds.

The venetian blind collection offers a choice of materials and is available in painted, oiled and stained finish, while the roller blind range also comes in a wide selection of fabrics, textures and colours.

Newport Custom Shutters also carry a comprehensive range of spare parts for repairs and servicing and are able to provide expert information on the best way of cleaning and maintaining your shutters and blinds.

For your peace of mind, the Newport Custom Shutters team handle the entire process from the initial measure and quote to final installation.

They are fully committed to providing a professional and personal experience every time, with all jobs given the highest priority regardless of size or budget.

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BEAUTIFUL MUSIC DISCOVER YOUR PERFECT PIANO AT AUSTRALIA PIANO WORLD. FROM HUMBLE establishment in Melbourne in 1989 by a small and dedicated team of piano enthusiasts, Australia Piano World has grown over the past 32 years to become the largest piano retailer in Australia.

With seven showrooms in Queensland, NSW and Victoria, Australia Piano World is proud to carry an extensive range of world-class Japanese, German and Italian piano brands.

Their range of products cater for pianists of all ages and levels, including both new and pre-owned acoustic upright and grand pianos, digital and stage pianos, as well as portable keyboards.

Australia Piano World are also a certified venue for AMEB music examinations.

They are committed to promoting the love for classical music through piano concerts organised and performed at their in-house concert hall by world renowned and acclaimed pianists.

The team also hold piano competitions and various events such as Stage For You to discover and inspire the next generation of talents.

You are welcome to visit one of the Australia Piano World’s showrooms including Southport and Sanctuary Cove, where their team of well-trained sales specialists will assist you with your next piano purchase and each stage of your music journey.

Keep up to date with current events, new models, special offers and sales via the website or follow Australia Piano World on facebook. com/australiapianoworld.

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NICELY PLAYED NOTHING QUITE DEFINES A HOME LIKE A WELL-CRAFTED BILLIARD TABLE.

OPERATING UNDER THE PRINCIPLE of ‘bringing family and friends together’, The Billiard Shop at Bundall offers a comprehensive range of products to complement your home.

Their selection includes full-size snooker tables, traditional pool tables, modern pool tables and Australia’s only true fully outdoor pool table, with many models available in a number of different timber finishes and other customisable features.

“We have a something to suit everyone from the casual player to a more professional standard,” says the Billiard Shop’s John Perkins.

One of the more popular and most versatile models is the Krenice.

Providing dual function as a dining table or a pool table, this incredible two-in-one combo features a removable three-piece dining top that can be easily lifted off when it’s time to play.

The perfect addition to any home, especially for the more space-conscious consumer, the Krenice is also a highly suitable option for boardrooms, breakout areas and relaxation spaces in today’s dynamic workplaces that acknowledge the importance of increasing employee wellbeing and strengthening team bonds.

“I am happy to guide clients through the process to find the perfect pool table for their space and invite you to visit the Bundall showroom to check out the wide range of tables available,” says John.

Call 0409 782 636 to book a free consultation.

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The rise of Australia’s property trillionaires.

WORDS NICK NICHOLS THE VALUE of Australia’s residential property market cracked $8 trillion for the first time in April this year.

While there are tentative signs that price growth is starting to slow, this figure, calculated by researcher CoreLogic, lends perspective to a massive wealth shift taking place in the Australian economy.

Just 10 years ago, the Aussie property market was worth a little over $4 trillion.

Property owners in Australia are the richest they have ever been, with the latest CoreLogic research showing home values surging 6.8 per cent in the April quarter, the biggest quarterly jump since December 1988.

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“This ($8.1 trillion) puts Australian residential property at around four times the size of Australian GDP and around $1 trillion more than the combined value of the ASX, superannuation and commercial real estate stock combined,” says Eliza Owen, CoreLogic’s head of research.

“The increase in the value of residential real estate has put Australian homeowners in a strong equity position, with the RBA estimating just 1.3 per cent of housing loans to be in a negative equity position at the start of 2021.”

The wealth effect is illustrated in realestate. com.au research showing the percentage of Australian homes worth $1 million or more has increased sharply over the past year.

Suburbs that may not have been considered affluent are now well entrenched in the millionaire’s club.

In the Gold Coast suburb of Benowa, which offers a diverse range of residences, for example, the number of houses worth more than $1 million accounted for 37.2 per cent of the market in 2020.

That jumped to 52.6 per cent this year.

At Tallebudgera Valley, the figure has increased from 58.2 per cent to 91.6 per cent, making it hard to find any property in the suburb offering change from $1 million.

The reasons for the heady pace of property price growth nationally have been hard to fathom,

with some analysts even calling it out as a fear of missing out.

On the one hand there is the demographic shift away from the cities to regional centres, but that doesn’t explain why CoreLogic finds Sydney, in conjunction with the NSW regional markets, as the best performers in terms of price growth in early 2021.

Even Melbourne’s vexed inner-city unit market has seen a modest increase of 2 per cent, despite rents dropping 20.1 per cent.

Queensland is notably benefiting from net interstate migration, with the December quarter showing a gain of 9,763, the best since December 2003.

The rush to the regions has led to price growth of more than twice that of capital cities in the 12 months to April.

Low vacancies have also seen residential rents surge almost three times the growth of capital cities, says CoreLogic.

But as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) notes, house prices overall have risen faster than rents.

It’s done so despite the Australian population falling in the three months to September last

year for the first time in decades due to a lack of overseas migration.

If the ANZ Bank’s assessment of the market is any guide, the year ahead will be more of the same.

The bank forecasts property prices nationally will jump 17 per cent in 2021, and another 6 per cent next year.

It’s worth noting that ANZ was among the doomsayers forecasting a 10 per cent price drop in 2020 as COVID-19 hit.

But this again shows how divergent and uncertain forecasts have become of late.

Rapid property price growth has become a global phenomenon.

It’s in part led by massive government stimulus and quantitative easing by central banks which has seen a rapid recovery in the global economy.

ANZ chief economist Richard Yetsenga describes it best: “One of the key reasons this recovery has been so abrupt, so compressed, is because it was a response to an almost ‘artificial’ shutdown in the first quarter of 2020, where most countries actually restricted economic activity.”

If the market is looking for a warning sign from the RBA about increasing interest rates to rein in the property market, there isn’t one yet.

The RBA explained in its April minutes that while the property market was strong, the gains were modest compared with many other countries.

The RBA is still waiting on wages to increase before it acts and, even then, only if it affects inflation, which means it needs to be ‘sustainably within the 2 to 3 per cent target range’.

“For this to occur, wages growth would need to be materially higher than it is currently,” it says.

“This would require significant gains in employment and a return to a tight labour market.”

The RBA isn’t expecting this to happen until 2024 at the earliest.

With that in mind, it’s a waiting game to see how far this boom can go.

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Southeast Queensland is Australia’s property ‘hotspot’.

SOME STATES may have hot spots for the wrong reasons, but Southeast Queensland is having them for the right reasons with the region proving to be the focal point of Australia’s luxury downsizer market.

In my last column, I pointed to the likelihood that Brisbane would follow in the footsteps of the Gold Coast as the country’s primary luxury downsizer market – driven by incredible migration and a likely successful Olympics bid.

Since then we have heard that Brisbane will become the host of the 2032 Olympics (I’m glad my intel was right) – bringing with it hundreds of billions of dollars worth of new infrastructure into the region and improving SEQ’s liveability.

Like we needed to improve our liveability – we have the most enviable lifestyle in the world.

In the last quarter the market has gone from red hot to white hot.

There have also been clear permeations of the rising strength of Brisbane’s luxury market as the epicentre of Australia’s property boom spreads through the southeast.

Brisbane developers in the know are quietly getting their projects in order with one eye on what has been happening on the Gold Coast.

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So, let’s deviate for a minute and provide a quick update on the latest on the Gold Coast.

In what is the most successful sales campaign I have ever witnessed on the Gold Coast since arriving in 1988, Sydney-based Sammut Group has blown away the market with the incredible sales in three weeks in its debut Coast project at Northcliffe.

On May 21, Sammut Group lodged a development application for the 43 ultra-luxury apartments with no idea that a tsunami of inquiries would result in prospects laying down $50,000 cash deposits to secure the apartment of their choice.

The result is $110 million in sales at an average price of $4.6 million – the quickest sales campaign ever on the Gold Coast at that price bracket.

Sammut Group’s project is the bellwether of the scintillating Gold Coast beachfront downsizer market.

It is the perfect storm that has people flocking to Queensland from Victoria and NSW to get on with their lives, cashing in their chips and moving to the place which pretty much has the endless summer.

As with Allen Sammut from Cronulla, many other southern developers are heading to the Gold Coast to ‘meet the market’.

They include Hirsch and Faigen, a Melbourne based company with a long pedigree of property development, horse racing and wines.

The company has almost sold out of its debut Hemingway project, and has two new projects in the pipeline at Mermaid Beach and Kirra.

Brisbane-based Turrusi, a private company with 35 years’ experience in the development industry, has come to join the Gold Coast party, lodging plans for their tropical-luxe Broadbeach project set for Amrick Avenue.

The architecturally designed tower is set to captivate the coastal market with a Zen Garden, beach showers, a surf craft room and lavish rooftop deck.

Sales reinforcing my view that the Gold Coast is the hottest market in the country include S & S Projects notching a whopping $8.15 million sale for its penthouse, the highest price a penthouse has ever fetched south of Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast according to Urbis.

Sherpa Property Group headed by Christie Leet has achieved a phenomenal sell-out of both

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its absolute beachfront developments within a month.

Perspective Two Sea sold out without launching to market, leveraging purely off the sizzling sell-out of its sister development Perspective 488 just weeks earlier.

Spurred on by the momentum of three consecutive ultra-luxury sell-outs in recent months, Spyre Group has followed up with the sell-out of its latest showstopping project, Cala Dei in Coolangatta.

The full floor Cala Dei penthouse sold for an astounding $7.1 million – the second highest price ever fetched by a south-Gold Coast apartment behind Awaken.

One company that has become an industry leader in redefining luxury living amenities is Marquee Development Partners, which sold 65% of its stock in its One Cannes project only 10 days after launching.

Its beachfront Shoreline project has only few apartments remaining.

Buyers will soon be able to get their hands on Marquee’s latest product when SOL in Kirra Beach hits the market in coming weeks, delivering their signature amenity opulence

Armrick Avenue

on one of the last remaining parcels of Kirra headland.

Quiet-achieving Gold Coast development company Homecorp Property Group, which has amassed a billion-dollar property portfolio over the last decade, is set to embark on its next high-rise apartment tower in the Broadwater’s prestigious Golden Mile.

Eve Residences was launched on June 26, and will be a stunning $150 million, 25-level residents only tower fronting one of the city’s most idyllic and exclusive waterfront promenades.

Further north, GH Australia has sold the entirety of its $33 million, 46-lot land estate located within the Links Hope Island Resort, emerging in perfect timing to a market seeking their slice of the premium golf and waterfront lifestyle of the Gold Coast’s booming North Shore precinct.

Sharing in the northshore hype is Keylin and Kinstone Group’s Serenity 4212 project which has witnessed the bulk of its stock fly off the market within quick succession.

The first release of the final stage, Serenity Reserve, has sold 50 of its 69 townhomes,

following the remarkable sell-out rates set

by Serenity Green and Serenity Waters in prior months.

Which brings me back to Brisbane.

On the eve of the formal announcement of the Olympics, Brisbane development veteran Pedro Pikos is preparing to take the wraps off its stunning Skye apartments which will stand majestically over the Kangaroo Point cliffs with sweeping views of the CBD. Skye by Pikos will be Brisbane’s bellwether project for luxury downsizers looking for superb quality in an unrivalled location, and will usher in the next wave of high-end luxury apartments that will follow in the Gold Coast’s footsteps as the property boom spreads throughout the southeast.

And finally, on the Sunshine Coast, the fourth generation Henzell family – having sold out the first stage of its $200 million Cove development at Pelican Waters – has purchased a coveted site at Caloundra in anticipation of the continued spread of this boom northward.

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A FRESH APPROACH TO LIVING

When heavenly lifestyle meets waterfront luxury, why live anywhere else?

ANCHORAGE APARTMENTS has a unique philosophy: beautiful apartments with all the luxury and ease of affordable high-end living, with front-door connection to nature and people.

Boutique and spacious, the stunning 8-level Anchorage Apartments are an idyllic home for anyone wanting a tranquil, maintenance-free life with more time for enjoying sunrises and sunsets over water and hinterland each day.

Located directly on the glittering Coomera River, you’ll be able to set off on your kayak from the easy-access launching ramp, and meander through the picturesque Gold Coast waterways all the way down to Marina Mirage.

If you love the open waters, you can moor your boat onsite at the extra-wide 15m marina berth, which can house even large vessels.

Onsite, you’ll find a world of outdoor living to enjoy: one hectare of lush green space, a thriving community vegetable garden, and resort-style pool with outdoor entertaining facilities.

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The quaint Hope Island Marketplace with supermarkets, specialty stores and dining is just 2km away.

Drive, ride or take a leisurely walk on the gorgeous esplanade boardwalk around the island to bask in the sun and water-cooled breezes.

You can simply enjoy the quiet end-street location, or take part in one of the many weekly and monthly social activities Anchorage offers.

A community-focused approach to life that sets it apart from other apartment estates includes: • Yoga and aqua exercise • Craft mornings in the function room • Men’s breakfast club • Book club luncheons • Anchorage bus for community social events • New men’s space shed (coming soon).

A 6th-floor sub-penthouse is available now.

This stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with study and powder room features soaring 2.9m ceilings, two parking spaces side-by-side, and spectacular north-east water views.

All apartments are single level homes with plenty of storage space, including butler’s pantry and storage for kayaks and bikes.

Move in now, or buy off the plan in the next highly-anticipated tower.

Fully furnished displays are open 7 days a week, from 10am to 4pm.

Anchorage Apartments 93 Sheehan Avenue Hope Island

1300 075 432 anchoragehopeisland.com.au

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ROYAL RESIDENCE

Exuding grandeur and opulence throughout, Azzuris is a spectacular opportunity that you do not want to miss.

RIVALLING PRESTIGE HOMES on the international marketplace, this triumph of residential excellence on Royal Albert Crescent offers the ultimate indulgence in luxury, aspect and lifestyle.

You will be impressed with the superior attention to detail that has gone into every aspect of this home.

Boas t ing impressi ve propor t ions, timeless elegance and state-of-the-art features, this inspiring 5-bedroom residence delivers a palatial living experience on a breathtaking scale.

With a vast collection of living spaces perfect for entertaining and countless options for recreation and relaxing, this is a home to be envied.

The property also features a fully automated smart Savant system controlling lighting, music, security, etc all at the touch of a button, with flexibility of using this system wherever you are in the world.

GROUND FLOOR: Walking through the entrance of the residence you enter the heart of the home.

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The open plan living and dining area emit an abundance of opulent features with high ceilings, electric fireplace and stunning views directly over the picturesque canal.

The dream chef’s kitchen offers a long marble bench with integrated LED lighting, a plethora of state-of-the-art cabinetry, a butler’s pantry equipped with premium Gaggenau appliances throughout and a wine room.

Further, you encounter the entertainer’s dream; the outdoor entertaining area with inclusions of a built-in bbq area, infinity pool and an immense area for family and friends to relax.

These spaces flow seamlessly to the bar area with under-lit, marble bench top.

You can relax further in the enclosed theatre room with a projector, to bring that cinema experience home for you to enjoy.

Also occupying the ground floor is the guest suite including en-suite and walk in robe; an extra-large laundry with ample storage and a home office space.

FIRST FLOOR: The floating marble staircase leads to the first floor that is fit for a large family.

All bedrooms are oversized, with the embracing luxury of en-suites and walk in robes with first class cabinetry.

The spacious master retreat is the epitome of luxury with exceptional inclusions of a large balcony and walk through en-suite to a dressing room exemplifying every woman's dream.

SECOND FLOOR: Unparalleled on the Gold Coast, on the final floor you are greeted to the expansive entertaining area which flows seamlessly left and right with both balconies offering panoramic views to enjoy while at the wet bar, entertaining your guests.

BASEMENT: With polished concrete (flooring and ceiling) throughout, this basement is fit for the most savvy car enthusiast to admire with accommodation for up to 10 vehicles.

Other details include a storage room (ideal for a refrigerated wine cellar), gymnasium and glass sliding doors.

For more information please contact Ivy Realty.

Ivy Wu 0433 103 586 Isaac Kim 0433 268 046

Over $75 Million in Sales From Ivy Realty in 2021

S OLD $8, 050, 000

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40 Knightsbridge Parade West

3-5 Westminster Court

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41 Parklane Terrace

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SOVEREIGN ISLANDS

SOVEREIGN ISLANDS

SOVEREIGN ISLANDS

Highest Sale on Sovereign Islands

Sold $14,180,000

3-7 Sir Lancelot Close Sovereign Islands

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THE EXTRA MILE Architectural brilliance that seamlessly integrates luxury living with the values of family and practicality.

SITUATED ON A PRIZED DOUBLE allotment on Sovereign Islands, this one-of-a-kind property of magnificent proportions sets the benchmark for luxury living.

Designed by renowned Australian architect Michael Witty with a brief of elegance and family practicality, the home utilises natural materials, a soft design palette and multiple transformative indoor and alfresco entertaining spaces with a flawless finish and attention to detail.

Retractable glass sliders have been used substantially in the design for the purpose of defining zones for more intimate moments or to open sections for an infinite sense of space.

Set on 4 levels including a suspended slab basement, this home has been cleverly designed to accommodate the most fastidious of buyers.

A gourmet entertainer’s kitchen with quality Miele Appliances, gas cooking, integrated fridge/ freezer, bespoke 40mm natural stone benches, walk-in pantry and servery window is the heart of the home.

A stunning rooftop pavilion with vistas of the hinterland, Broadwater and Surfers Paradise skyline is the perfect place to relax or entertain, while the outdoor pavilion with authentic Italian pizza oven, in-built outdoor kitchen with BBQ and separate waterside firepit adds another dimension for family and friends.

This property has a floor plan with a variety of entertaining living options on the ground level while the second level has been reserved for accommodation with a family common room serving as a private gathering spot for the home's occupants.

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Offering luxe beyond measure, with double block concrete construction and wide waterfrontage, this Sovereign Mile masterpiece is a must to inspect.

FEATURES INCLUDE: • Full concrete construction home on 4 levels including basement.

• 14 metre* pontoon, bridge-free boating & minutes to the Broadwater.

• Grand waterside master bedroom with large W.I.R & luxe en-suite.

• 4 well-appointed bedrooms all en-suite & balcony access.

• Pool-room with feature bar & in-built fridge units.

• Lift access to all levels.

• 40,000L water tank, 9.81 kw solar (30 panels).

• Ground floor executive office.

• Tiered cinema with integrated sound system.

• Modern upscale gymnasium • Basement 8 cars plus 2 large store-rooms.

• C-BUS smart-wiring throughout with integrated all home sound system.

For more information please contact Ivy Realty.

Ivy Wu 0433 103 586 Isaac Kim 0433 268 046

We have successfully sold a total of $75 million in home value since January 2021, and it is just the beginning of things to come.

With every new home opportunity, we are as excited and driven as the last. We are humbled to have been entrusted with the region’s most beautiful properties and to have proudly delivered record breaking prices that have been instrumental in lifting local property values to benefit the entire community.

Above all, we continue to be overwhelmed by the consistent support of our clients and the broader community. You have made our decision to grow as smooth a transition as one could have hoped for. We cannot thank you enough.

Today, we are so proud to be showcasing our recent sales and a continued commitment to maintain the integrity of our work and our people so that you are assured of the highest class of service.

As our catchcry says… You Deserve This!

We very much look forward to working with you in the future.

All the very best.

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Veronika Princeton-Hall The Luxury Property Specialist Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty’s Senior Sales Executive, Veronika has over 19 years’ experience in the real estate industry on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. Veronika brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and passion to every customer experience. Sell your property with Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty and Veronika and experience unprecedented results.

“Veronika is an amazing professional agent at the highest level with a warm and friendly personality. Veronika went way beyond our expectations and we would thoroughly recommend her to any potential seller or buyer.”

- Broadbeach Sellers “Dearest Veronika, You are a woman of integrity and passion. You treated us like family and made things happen I thought were impossible.

I don’t think one would find a better estate Agent. You are a gift to Sotheby’s. Friends Always.”

- Surfers Paradise Buyers

Contact Veronika to discuss your property needs.

0407 749 279 | veronika.princeton-hall@qldsir.com

Veronika Princeton-Hall

Bespoke Absolute Beachfront Luxury Apartment A unique offering to own a sensational absolute beachfront apartment in the Award Winning and tightly held Northcliffe Residences - Surfers Paradise.

This Architecturally designed luxury residence is a bespoke one of a kind 3 bedroom, plus study/media room and 3.5 bathroom. There are breathtaking ocean beach views in every direction. This spacious 232 sqm residence has an impressive open plan gourmet kitchen, living and dining area. A massive 13.5 meter frontage and 48 sqm balcony that takes up the entire ocean front of the building. Turn key walk in; fully furnished includes white goods, A.V. Smart Home with voice activate lifestyle in all rooms. Residents get to enjoy their very own Beach Club which has a formal dining area, beach club lounge area, fire place, TV screen, Sauna, Steam room, GYM, sun lounges, infinity pool, outdoor shower and direct beach access. An inspection will impress.

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Jen McLean & Moana Cooper

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Allison & Maurie Pickering

Aneta Siedlecka & Jet Xavier

Simon Worthing & Odette Humphreys

Cooper Markovitch & Rob Lamb

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EXCLUSIVE LUXURY 29 April – Pickering Luxury Garage

The red carpet was rolled out as Kollosche Real Estate invited guests to share a private evening with Mx Skincare and Pickering Luxury Garage, the home of Gold Coast MG. Attendees were treated to champagne and canapes, live entertainment, an exclusive barber experience and more. The luxuriously fun event was enjoyed by all who were lucky enough to score a coveted invitation.

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SEE & BE SEEN

Ally Gilmour & Corinne Gallacher

Belinda Northam, Anna Morgan & Damira Hidic

Chantel Ross & Wendy Illes

Ian & Donna Hydman with Trish Jones

Tom & Joanne Blackhurst

Leigh Mason, Joanne Rahn & Rhonda Oxnam

Lloyd & Sue Clarke

Samantha Breit & Sandie Foran

Shauna Rowe, Bianca Ruyssenaers & Marina Ruyssenaers

Simon & Claire Cook

Jay Botha & Julia McKenna with Manuela & Darrell Whitford

Vicki Kersey, Cooper Allmon & Sharon Milligan

HIGH TEA WITH FRIENDS 29 May – Southport Sharks Events Centre

The Gold Coast's charitable set came together at Friends With Dignity's annual major event, High Tea With Friends. Among the 500 guests were keynote speakers, Sue and Lloyd Clarke of Small Steps 4 Hannah. Thousands of dollars were raised for Friends With Dignity, a national not-for-profit organisation providing practical assistance to men, women and children displaced by domestic and family violence.

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JULYENTERTAINMENT

9 – 11 JULY Queensland Gardening Expo

14 – 18 JULY Emil and the Detectives

15 – 17 JULY HOTA UNDERGROUND

With more than 7 hectares of gardening inspiration, 60,000 plants for sale each day and plenty of activities for all ages to experience, the Queensland Gardening Expo is an event for the entire family to enjoy. Taking place at Nambour Showgrounds on the Sunshine Coast, this year’s line-up includes some of the country’s most impressive gardening gurus along with over 350 exhibitors and displays, 55 nurseries and 120+ free lectures and demonstrations.

Based on Erich Kästner’s 1929 novella, Emil and the Detectives is a story about courage and self-discovery, the value of friendships, taking risks, and the empowerment of young people Using projections, shadow puppets and intimate theatrical style, this must-see production by acclaimed Adelaide-based Slingsby Theatre Company offers interaction, intrigue and delight for audiences aged eight and upwards.

Music, theatre, art, film, and even a dance party or two – HOTA UNDERGROUND features three nights of performance in HOTA’s most intimate venues including the newly re-invented Old Gallery spaces, the Basement, Theatre 2, HOTA Central Foyer and of course, a few moments of surprise throughout the public spaces. And making the most of HOTA’s nooks and crannies, the UNDERGROUND Pop-Up Bar is your space to socialise with friends and enjoy a glass of wine, or a classic craft beer.

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15 – 24 JULY NOOSA alive!

With an eclectic and innovative program featuring over 25 events strategically spread throughout the region, NOOSA alive! celebrates 10 days of unique performing arts excitement. Staged in a range of locations from The J Theatre to local school facilities and the world-famous Main Beach, and showcasing everything from intimate ballet performances to a family-friendly Picnic in the Park, the festival has something for every genre and every age group.

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23 JULY – 1 AUGUST Australian Festival of Chamber Music

25 & 26 JULY Jimmy Barnes – Flesh And Blood Tour

A joyous 10-day celebration of music curated by internationally acclaimed Artistic Director, Kathryn Stott, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music is a truly world class event. Taking place in Townsville, this year’s Festival features 133 works, 112 composers, four world premieres and five Australian premieres. It also stars more than 40 Australian musicians as well as three ensembles and three local groups including the acclaimed Dancenorth.

Jimmy Barnes is set to hit the road in support of his latest album, Flesh And Blood. Visiting theatres across Australia including shows at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre and Brisbane Convention Centre, the tour will appropriately feature many members of Jimmy’s family and a slew of new songs, as well as some old favourites.

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AUGUSTENTERTAINMENT

7 – 15 AUGUST Ekka | Royal Queensland Show

12 – 22 AUGUST Bleach* 2021

13 – 28 AUGUST FIRESIDE

The Royal Queensland Show returns to Brisbane Showgrounds in 2021. The Ekka, as it is fondly known, holds a special place in the hearts of Queenslanders and the RNA is delighted to bring the country to the city once again. There are over 300 activities throughout the grounds, including animal adventures, agriculture competitions, rides, live music, showbags, cookery and garden displays, family shopping, children entertainment, fireworks displays and much more.

This year's Bleach* Festival launches with First Light, a magical morning on the sands at Burleigh Heads as soul diva Emma Donovan sings up the sun, while the closing event sees Rick Roser and Kristian Baggerson create a powerful image with fire and candlelight on the coastline at dusk. Based on the theme ‘Listen To Your Heart’, the rest of the program is equally as exciting with delectable feasts, legendary music acts and outstanding new commissions from Queensland artists.

Vibrant, loud and definitely cheeky, FIRESIDE returns to HOTA – and once again great art, food, music, and glittering winter evenings are on the menu. Across three weekends in August, you’re invited to warm up with friends, enjoy a glass (or two) of wine and a bite to eat while incredible Australian artists and performers including Ben Lee, Carlotta and Ilbijerri Theatre take centrestage. Turning up the heat with HOTA is the only way to chase your winter blues away.

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14 AUGUST Hidden Lanes Festival

18 – 29 AUGUST 68th Sydney Film Festival

Celebrating the unique fashion, art, food, music and entertainment of The Lanes, Fortitude Valley, the Hidden Lanes Festival takes over four laneways – Winn, Bakery, California and Lucky Lane plus The Zoo, Laruche, Suzie Wongs and Uh Oh Spaghetti-O, activating each nook and cranny to highlight the 80 businesses that call them home. The entire event is free; catch amazing performances by emerging artists and wander through the markets meeting the makers.

Taking place over 12 days and nights, the 68th Sydney Film Festival offers movie buffs another exciting season of cinema amidst a whirlwind of premieres, red-carpet openings, in-depth discussions, film guests and more. Be the first to see new festival favourites and award-winners, dramas, documentaries, thrillers, comedies, cross-genre experiments and art-house cinema from around the world.

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30 AUGUST – 18 SEPTEMBER Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe Queensland Theatre, Brisbane Festival and QPAC present Trent Dalton’s Boy Swallows Universe adapted for the stage by Tim McGarry. Leaping from the page to the Playhouse stage under the directorship of Sam Strong, the blockbuster play will propel audiences to Australian suburbia in the 80s as the Brisbane author’s childhood comes to life.

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A LIFE-CHANGING MEMBERSHIP

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

Our membership includes unlimited rounds on Australia’s only Arnold Palmer Signature Course, The Pines golf course and our championship golf course, 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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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Connecting you with specialists in their respective fields.

SANCTUARY COVE FLOWERS & GIFTS

DÉCORUM GIFTS ‘Man Cave’ meets modern design at Décorum Gifts in Sanctuary Cove. If you are looking for wooden boat models to create the right atmosphere in your home, boardroom or office, the Riva Aquarama or Ferrari Hydroplane might just catch your eye. These boats are fine examples of rich European eloquence and elegance.

A must-have for model boat enthusiasts and those who love classic, powerful speedboats.

Décorum Gifts for all your Nautical, Aeronautical and Motoring gifts and contemporary décor.

Looking for a stunning floral arrangement for a special occasion, a bouquet of roses for the love of your life or just a fresh posy to brighten up your home? Village Flower Emporium is the only flower shop located in Sanctuary Cove and offer a gorgeous selection of fresh flowers, gift packs, artificial and dried arrangements, teddy bears and special treats. You can also take out a fresh flower subscription and enjoy handpicked, bespoke flowers - arranged by an artisan and delivered to your doorstep – every week. Free delivery to Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island residents. Open 7 days a week.

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PERSONAL SERVICE

KIDS CLOTHING, GIFTS, FURNITURE & DÉCOR

One of the last remaining independent optometry practices on the Gold Coast, Sanctuary Cove Optical offer personal, professional service in a relaxed village environment.

Optometrist and Practice owner Michael Jackson has almost 20 years’ experience in Optometry, with additional qualifications as an Ophthalmic Medicines Prescriber.

Focusing on patient eye health and quality eyewear, Michael and the team import unique, luxury frames from across Europe including a large range of prescriptible sunglasses for outdoor activities.

Cabana Kids was created out of a desire for beautiful simple products and calm soothing spaces. Think warm natural tones, responsibly sourced materials, quality organic garments, cute clothing and accessories.

We can’t wait to welcome you in our beautiful store and help you create dreamy nurseries and kids bedrooms with blankets, furniture, décor, toys and books.

There is little doubt such spaces will positively impact your baby’s life by creating a calm and cosy backdrop for play, studies and sleep.

Our products are hand-picked, affordable and Australian. We also offer free gift wrapping.

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HANDPICKED GIFTS & HOMEWARES

CAPTAIN NEMO’S POOL, SPA & MARINE STORE

Cabana is a Gift and Homeware store owned and operated by Liliana Rogers.

Liliana is originally from Cartagena in South America – a beautiful coastal city located on the Caribbean Sea, with white sand beaches, palm trees and colonial architecture.

Her Colombian background is the inspiration behind Cabana’s tropical coastal decor, which fits in perfectly with the relaxed Gold Coast lifestyle.

Cabana has handpicked gifts and homewares from Australia and around the world.

Our aim is to offer a relaxed and inspiring shopping experience with superior service.

Exclusive to Sanctuary Cove. With over 30 years experience, Captain Nemo’s have got all your pool, spa and inflatable boat needs covered. We offer a professional pool cleaning service and stock everything you need to keep your swimming pool or spa in great condition. We are one of Queensland’s largest independent pool and spa retailers and our range of Diamond Spas are perfect for relaxation, hydrotherapy or entertaining.

Captain Nemo’s is also the exclusive Zodiac boat dealer on the Gold Coast. Contact our friendly team today to ensure you get the maximum enjoyment from your pool or spa.

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LOOK YOUR BEST WITH STYLING CHIC Now open in Hope Island, the Styling Chic Hair Salon has one goal, to make each and every client look and feel their best.

Stylists Kelly and Ellie each have over 10 years of experience in the industry and pride themselves on delivering you the best possible cut, colour and styling services.

We are a boutique hairdressing salon with high-quality products and competitive pricing located next to Hope Island Tavern and Medical Centre.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Connecting you with specialists in their respective fields.

MERCEDES-BENZ REPAIRS & SERVICING Are you looking for exceptional mechanics to service or repair your Mercedes-Benz with care and precision? Geoff Hughes and James Mulholland are specialist Independent Factory Trained Mercedes-Benz Technicians with over 30 years experience each.

Working exclusively on all models of MercedesBenz, we have a workshop in Helensvale called North Coast Star where we can service and repair your car using all the updated technology without the expensive price tags of the dealerships.

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HOTEL INTERIORS Specialising in furniture for hotels, motels, serviced apartments and resorts, Hotel Interiors offer expert knowledge and superior service. With experience built over 35 years in the furniture industry, the Hotel Interiors team provide total flexibility and choice, taking projects from the initial concept through to delivery and installation.

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Denim brands include True Religion, Robins Jeans, Cipo & Baxx, Rock Revival, Judas Sinned, Remix, Laguna Beach Jean Co and Miss Me. Harry’s also stock clothing and accessories from labels such as Gucci Sunglasses, Rush Couture, Le Temps Des Cerises, Desigual and Love Moschino to name a few.

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PARKLANE TILE & GROUT CLEANING Parklane Tile and Grout Cleaning have been cleaning and sealing tiles and grout on the Gold Coast for more than 15 years.

We have very specialised truck-mounted and portable equipment that operate at temperatures upwards of 90 degrees leaving floors hygienically clean and dirt free.

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9. Which city was home to the tallest buildings in the world from 1899 to 1973?

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STARS Stars

LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug

Venus and Mars will be in Leo until the end of July, followed by the sun in Leo until August 23, so you'll feel increasingly empowered and upbeat. But you may also tend towards seeing life in black and white – and could be prone to arguments and even conflict. Aim to maintain an optimistic outlook and collaborate and compromise, or this could be a feisty, frustrating time.

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SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr

VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sept

CAPRICORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan

Your sign's ruler Saturn will be retrograde until midOctober, giving you the chance to reconnect with yourself and your deeper values and principles.

Ask yourself if you have gone off-track in any respect, as this is a good time to get back on target. Considerable financial developments will put a fresh perspective on life, so take a moment to regroup financially too.

TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May

Get set for a change of routine such as a new work or health schedule and the chance to create more work-life balance. You'll be surprised by developments and will relish the chance to do something new. Just avoid going too far out of your depth and feeling vulnerable. Find ways to bring change into your life gently if possible. Take breaks and keep your feet on the ground.

LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct

AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb

GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun

SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov

PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar

CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul

Your sign's ruler Jupiter will be retrograde until midOctober, making this an excellent time to regroup and to reconfigure aspects of your personal life. You may need to go over old ground or renegotiate contracts and return to an old haunt.

You will also have the opportunity to sail forward into new territory, either literally or figuratively. Plan ahead for best results.

Get set for a new chapter to take effect in your personal life. If you're single and wish to commit, this could be the time you meet someone new.

You may see a turning point in a creative project or at home. It's a good time to look at life from 'outside the box' and consider how you could bring more healing and balance into it. You may re-think some of your commitments too.

Two full moons in your sign over the next two months (on July 24 and August 22) signal the culmination of much hard work and the beginning of a fresh cycle in your personal life. With Saturn retrograde in Aquarius, life could present a difficult learning curve, and yet with diligence and an inspired approach, you will seize wonderful new opportunities and turn a corner.

Get set to turn a corner in significant relationships.

Developments will ask that you see your status and direction in a new light and to find ways to make progress at home, even if you feel things are stuck – or even going backwards. You may see a change in a work project and regarding travel and legal matters. A healing approach to yourself and others will work wonders.

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This is an excellent time to reconsider if your work and daily life both take you where you want to be.

If you are happy with your daily schedule, you'll find this is an excellent time to enjoy the fruits of your hard work and to focus on your health, and you will gain a unique opportunity to boost wellbeing. A key reunion or return to an old haunt will be super rewarding.

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A window of opportunity around the new moon on July 10 will offer you the chance to make changes within your current arrangements and agreements.

Travel, new territory and developments at work or even a significant change of direction and status are on the way. The upcoming two Aquarian full moons mark a fresh chapter in your life where trying something new will appeal.

Your interests are due to step up a level over the next two months, as two Aquarian full moons will mark key turning points in your ventures. Consider how to move ahead while also covering your bases, especially within your current agreements and relationships. Some Geminis will even benefit from approaching a legal matter and shared duties from a fresh perspective.

A fresh chapter is about to begin in the way you share resources such as finances, space at home or daily duties, and this may involve a new agreement with a business or personal partner.

Look for fresh ways to move ahead to avoid feeling you are going backwards. You have every chance to boost your feel-good factor in life. Aim to improve self-esteem and finances, and be bold!

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This is an excellent time to think laterally. New ideas and opportunities are likely to arise from out of the blue, so be ready to seize them. Be prepared to alter the way you see your life and loyalties. You're creative and focused on your projects, your home and the people you love now and will feel rewarded for taking your endeavours into new territory. Be brave!

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