NEWS AND VIEWS

Anniversary Collection

Since the late 1940s, Serpenti has been a symbol of relentless metamorphosis. In 2023, this legendary emblem celebrates 75 years of endless transformation. As part of this momentous anniversary, Bulgari now introduces three captivating jewellery creations. The set, including a necklace, a ring and a pair of earrings, pays homage to the famed Serpenti pieces of the mid 50s. Modern and timeless, Serpenti has once more changed its skin to unleash its eternal magnificence. bulgari.com

A Superior Lifestyle Experience Awaits

A landmark new beachside boutique development promises a level of detail that’s unsurpassed in the Main Beach luxury apartment market. Now under construction, Drift will rise 30 levels on a prime north-facing site within an easy stroll of the famed Tedder Avenue dining precinct and the soft sands of Main Beach. The position promises outstanding views over the Pacific Ocean, across the coastline and cityscape, and The Broadwater. High-end finishes and fixtures that would be considered upgrades in other developments are included as standard in Drift. Find out why more than 75 per cent of Drift buyers are local – visit the display suite at 18 Tedder Ave, Main Beach today. driftresidences.com.au

Fabulously fierce

Infused with an overdose of pink roses and peonies in full blossom, and sprinkled with sparkling pink pepper, Olympéa Flora is the latest addition to join Paco Rabanne’s fierce line-up of feminine fragrances. pacorabanne.com

Tourism Trails

Tourism Queensland have put together some epic road trails to get you behind the wheel in 2023. Budding paleontologists can head due west to Outback Queensland to unearth Australia’s prehistoric past on the Australian Dinosaur Trail. Start the expedition in Eromanga and say g’day to Australia’s largest dinosaur, a 90-something-million-year-old titanosaur called ‘Cooper’ at the Eromanga Natural History Museum. In Winton get digging at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs which houses the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils in one enormous museum, then head southwest to the Lark Quarry Conservation Park and Dinosaur Stampede National Monument – the site of the only recorded dinosaur stampede on earth. Move onto Hughenden to meet ‘Hughie’, a seven-metre replica of a 110-million-year-old Muttaburrasaurus found in 1963, before finishing the trail in Richmond, the Fossil Capital of Australia. To uncover more themed road trips head to the website. queensland.com

Shining bright

Congratulations to Jade Hannam who is the winner of our competition from Issue 93. She has won a pair of 18ct white gold earrings featuring 6 x white natural diamonds valued at $2,100 from Finelines Jewellers at Robina. finelinesjewellers.com.au

Professor of Law Partner, Director of Family Law and Domestic Violence

Sought-after Marina Point apartments

The eagerly anticipated waterfront apartments at the magnificent Marina Point, Hope Island are now available for sale. Choose from 2-bedroom, 2+ study or 3-bedroom masterpiece homes, with panoramic views available of the Coomera River and green hinterlands. Flawlessly designed for space and comfort, and featuring resort-style onsite facilities, these apartments will not last long on the market. View Marina Point’s incomparable features via the virtual model and tour at the showroom: 93 Sheehan Avenue, Hope Island from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Phone or email for more information. 1300 075 432 | sales@marinapointapartments.com.au

Superyacht destination

Sanctuary Cove has become the home of superyachts with the launch of its new $3.5 million Pier C development, adding a further 31 berths to the marina and taking the destination’s superyacht berthing capabilities to 39 in total.

The Pier C development by Mulpha is the next stage in Sanctuary Cove’s 2023 strategy to address the growing demand for permanent and transient superyacht berths in Queensland and comes after the destination completed its $10 million marina expansion in June 2021, which saw the addition of 61 new berths and the first undercover berths in the southern hemisphere.

sanctuarycove.com/ marina/superyacht

Blissful bedding

Let Cloud Bedding Co help create your own blissful sleep. Since 2007, ‘The Cloud’ has been Australia’s original Genuine Mattress Topper, trademarked and introduced to the country’s best Forbes Rated Hotels. Genuine Mattress Toppers such as The Cloud are not only about softness, the ‘fill mass’ is also vital. With The Cloud you can rest assured you are only sleeping on natural biodegradable fibres and never synthetics/plastics, which are often offered in budget look-alike mattress toppers. The Cloud also has the perfect fill mass for initial body support to achieve the best sleep result.

cloudbedding.com.au

Exploring a new terrain

Australian accessories brand Helen Kaminski has announced their latest addition, footwear. Crafted from sustainability harvested Madagascan raffia and smooth leather for year-round wearability, the iconic collection is offered in five classic styles. Designed to be enjoyed every day – and treasured forever. helenkaminski.com.au

Testing the limits

The all-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre has now covered almost two million kilometres as it completes the third phase of the most rigorous testing programme ever devised in the marque’s 118-year history. Throughout Spectre’s testing, each of the motor car’s 25,000 separate performance-related functions have been meticulously tailored to deliver a quintessentially RollsRoyce experience. The final 500,000 kilometres of Spectre testing will focus on ‘Lifestyle Analysis’ to ensure its performance is commensurate with owners’ needs, habits and lifestyles.

rolls-roycemotorcars.com

A moment in time

Glenfiddich’s Time Re:Imagined Collection consists of three extraordinary single malt whiskies that each capture a moment in time. The rarest is the 50 Year Old (RRP $64,800), a stunning portrayal of Simultaneous Time, exploring the parallel and complex conditions and effects that have influenced this refined liquid. The 40 Year Old (RRP $6,490) represents Cumulative Time, drawing attention to the layers of accumulated flavour within its liquid, while the 30 Year Old (RRP $1,690) embodies Suspended Time. glenfiddich.com

Perfectly Private

Private Collection by Spicers is an exclusive portfolio of nature-based escapes, offering you Spicers’ brand of relaxed luxury in iconic locations across Australia. Located in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, ‘Abingdon’ is the first Private Collection property available in Victoria. With five sumptuous bedrooms, this stately home is grand but gracious, luxurious but relaxed. Whether you want to hide from the world, rest and recuperate, read a book, or just hang out with your loved ones in an outer-urban oasis, Abingdon will accommodate you in pure comfort, in all seasons. privatecollectionbyspicers.com

Guaranteed Entertainment

Operating under the principle of ‘bringing family and friends together’, The Billiard Shop at Bundall offers a comprehensive range to products to complement your home. The team have something to suit everyone from the casual player to a more professional standard and are happy to guide clients through the process to find the perfect pool table for their space. Call 0409 782 636 to book a free consultation. billiard shop.com.au

Ballerina to Bride

The home to Queensland Ballet is set to become one of the most sought after and iconic wedding venues for couples who want a dynamic and magical space in the heart of West End. With world class event spaces to choose from, Thomas Dixon Centre is the perfect backdrop for your special day. Reimagine your own hopes and dreams on the stunning rooftop Kite Terrace or create a unique canvas for your formal sit-down wedding dinner in The Ballet Studio. onpointqb.com.au

Dream Drive

Mike Edwards was the extremely proud, grateful and well deserving winner of Let’s Go Beverages McLaren GT giveaway promotion. Mike and his wife Sarah are dairy farmers from Hokitika, a small town on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. After a tough couple of drought and flood filled years, the Edward’s expressed how much this would change their lives and their daughters’ lives. letsgobeverages.com.au

Perched on the banks of the Tweed River, resides the magnificently restored century-old grand Tweed River House – now an award-winning restaurant.

Celebrate the best of the northern river’s fresh produce as the team recreate the great nouvelle cuisine classics of the provinces of France.

Dine enjoying the panoramic hinterland views from the River Verandah or inside under the elegant, pressed tin ceilings.

Tweed River House was awarded a chef's hat in the 2023 Australian Good Food Guide Awards.

PRIZE INCLUDES:

Lunch or dinner for 4 guests dining on the Tweed River House 5-course Tasting Menu paired with a premium wine selection. Value $1,000 tweedriverhouse.com.au