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EDITOR’S LETTER TEAM + COVER

WELCOME TO 2022.

While no one can predict what the year ahead will bring, the team here at Cove magazine are optimistic that the next 12 months will be positive, productive and prosperous for the region, the country and the world in general.

To get everyone off to a great start, we have launched this year with our annual Health and Wellbeing edition which includes a special 20-page ‘Complete Wellness’ guide.

Showcasing a range of services from rejuvenating beauty treatments to the latest health advice, inside you will find a plethora of information to have you looking good, feeing great and embracing a positive mindset for the months ahead.

One couple who are certainly looking forward to 2022 are Sanctuary Cove resident’s Jamie Arscott and Vicki Scotts.

The entrepreneurial pair have recently ticked a big item off their bucket list, producing their own full-length film starring Luke Hemsworth which was shot in the beautiful Byron Bay region.

Jamie, Vicki and Luke give us exclusive access behind the scenes in our feature interview which starts on page 22.

Still in the world of Arts and Culture, we also chat to rising theatre star Courtney Monsma.

The Gold Coast local is set to melt hearts when she takes on the role of Princess Anna in the QPAC production of Frozen the Musical which starts in February … a must-see for children of all ages.

Meanwhile, our contributors have been out and about over the summer to bring you a host of interesting stories.

Don’t miss Tony’s insightful article on organic wine-making practices; Brooke’s deep dive into the waters around Cairns; Chris’s road-trip in the new Maserati Ghibli Hybrid and Nick’s 2022 forecast for the property market.

Fresh from being named one of Australia’s top 10 food bloggers, with over one million hits on her website, Marj takes a foray into the food culture of the Scenic Rim and also explores the hinterland behind Noosa’s iconic beaches to discover a world of quaint villages, artisan brewers and untouched beauty.

Which brings me to our latest competition … to get your year off to the perfect start we are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a family break at the stunning Fairshore Noosa Apartments so be sure to get your entry in.

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, Steven Grevis, Luke Kenny EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Marj Osborne, Nick Nichols, Steve Hunt, Brooke Lowther DESIGN listercreative

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NEWS AND VIEWS

Ode to romance

Luxury Australian sleepwear and bridal loungewear brand, Homebodii, is celebrating a decade of success. Designer and founder Ingrid Bonnor launched the consciously created label as a labour of love when she was 30 years old as a young mum with no fashion design experience. Now Homebodii is the most pinned bridal robe brand on Pinterest ever, and has built an enviable celebrity following including Taylor Swift, Ashley Greene and Sophie Monk. Innately feminine, relaxed and inspired by nature's beauty, the brand also offers complimentary in-house monogramming that will arrive at your door in days. homebodii.com

Baroque Beauty

Displaying Hardy Brother's artisan's passion for the rich tones of natural gems and the unpredictable surface of a Baroque Pearl, this limited capsule collection expresses notions of freedom, youth, and the unbridled optimism of spring. Aquamarine and Baroque South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings. RRP $3, 990 hardybrothers.com.au

Go Pink Month

Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club raised an incredible $22,090.25 during their Go Pink Month in 2021. A series of pink-themed events and promotions were held to coincide with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month including the Think Pink trivia night, a Go Pink Dress in Pink Day, the Go Pink Spring Ladies Lunch and Fashion Parade and the Go Pink Raffle. The Melbourne Cup Calcutta and the rescheduled Michael Jones Golf Clinic rounded off the month. The funds raised will go a long way in supporting ground-breaking research into breast cancer. sanctuarycovegolf.com.au

Healing Words

Sunshine Coast mother Cindy Scott has shared her private journals in an effort to offer companionship and support to those diagnosed with cancer. Cindy began to journal as a way of dealing with her own very emotional journey and hopes the entries might help others going through a similar experience. A percentage of all Healing Journal book sales go to the McGrath Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation to support their amazing breast care program. RRP $39.99 healingjournal.co

Extra refresh

Ever dreamed of taking a holiday and returning looking like a new, better version of yourself? Emporium Hotel South Bank are making that dream a reality in a new partnership with The Homan Brand, a Cryo beauty and image management company dedicated to making you the best version of yourself. Get summer ready with a stay at Emporium Hotel and an in-room treatment from The Homan Brand, using a unique combination of light and cold therapies that promises to work with the body's own processes to soften wrinkles, eliminate fat and lift sagging skin. reservations@emporiumhotels.com.au

Luxury living

With spacious floorplans and expansive views across the Coomera River, Anchorage Apartments Hope Island are the epitome of relaxed, luxury living. Onsite, you’ll find a world of outdoor living to enjoy including one hectare of lush green space and resortstyle pool with entertaining facilities. With low body corporate fees and access to all Hope Island amenities including dining and golf courses, these luxury apartments offer the best views and the best value. Fully furnished displays are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm (Sundays by appointment) at Anchorage Apartments, 93 Sheehan Avenue, Hope Island. 1300 075 432 | anchoragehopeisland.com.au

8-17 April Parrtjima – A Festival in Light

The only authentic Aboriginal light festival of its kind, Parrtjima is the place where wisdom and warmth meet in the stunning Red Centre. Taking place at Alice Springs Desert Park and Araluen Arts Centre, the spectacular 10-night event keeps the flame of story and authentic Aboriginal culture alive by using the newest technology to tell ancient stories. The stunning backdrop is the 300-million-year-old natural canvas of the MacDonnell Ranges. Registrations for the free event are now open. Those who register will be contacted when the program is released, so they can be first in line to secure a spot at events with limited capacity, such as the talks and workshops. parrtjima.com.au

Hero Collection

Gold Coast-based Calleija has made history as the only Australian jeweller to win Hero Diamonds in the final ever Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender.

The 2021 collection, titled The Journey Beyond™, includes the final and most magnificent diamonds produced from the famous Western Australia Argyle Mine which closed in November 2020.

For Calleija Founder and Jeweller, John Calleija, the success was one of the proudest moments in the company’s history.

“To win any Hero Tender Diamond is extremely difficult and such a great honour, but to win Lot 1 Argyle Eclipse™, the largest diamond in the tender, and Argyle Bohème™, the last ever incredibly rare Red Hero Tender diamond, is an absolute dream come true,” he said. calleija.com

Fabulous Foodie

A huge congratulations to our food writer and Gold Coast dining expert Marj Osborne, whose Good Food Gold Coast was recently ranked as No. 7 on the Top 10 food blogs in Australia on the Australian Food Blogger website.

Having previously reviewed food for the Mietta's dining guides, Marj began her website in 2011 and quickly established her reputation as a food writer. By 2018, over 1 million unique visitors had visited her website.

Her initial goal was to promote great local produce and food experiences at a time when the Gold Coast was not seen as a food destination. Thankfully, that perception has changed.

Now, as the dining climate evolves, so has the focus of her website. From affordable dining during the GFC and 'good news' stories during lockdown to interviews and backstories of producers and chefs, her blog now stresses our identity as a food community, growing, making and eating locally. 'What is Gold Coast cuisine?' she asks, 'And how does each eatery contribute to the whole?' foodgoldcoast.com.au