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Contents

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18 - 22 Preview 24 Competition 26 - 30 Feature Super Cindy – Cindy Crawford interview

32 - 35 Iconic Brands Pacific Fair

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36 - 46 Looking Good Light the night Worth watching Sea sirens Beauty spot

48 - 54 See & Be Seen A Christmas tradition Sunday session A day at the races

56 - 67 Cuisine Top tables Kiyomi’s kingfish Aussie Mike Vie for vistas

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The sweet life Chef’s choice

68 - 69 Wine Cellar Family favourites

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Contents 70 - 84 Well Travelled Silversea Rule Brittania Into the storm Head for The Hills

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86 The Traveller David Williamson

88 - 93 At The Wheel Foreign ownership

95 - 103 Property portfolio 106 - 110 Cove Living Jump in the buggy Group goals Signature style

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112 - 121 Entertainment Ben @ Bleach* Dancing Ancient China Event calendar

122 Bookshelf 124 Brainfood 126 Stars 128 Cover Story Loveland by Beth Mitchell

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To get your New Year off to a great start, we have dedicated this issue to travel, both near and far.

Editor’s letter WELCOME to the first edition for 2016 …

To get your New Year off to a great start, we have dedicated this issue to travel, both near and far.

From beaches to Bleach*, cruising to cuisine … if it involves an exotic destination, an international flavour or a cosmopolitan fashion label, we have it covered.

For example, we get some travel tips from playwright and author David Williamson, share some amazing photos from our very own Storm Chaser, Tejay Lovelock, and join Terry Hopley at an exclusive dinner on board the Royal Yacht Brittania.

We also head to New Zealand to taste some delicious wines from the Saint Clair Family Estate, meet an Aussie Barbecue Hero and showcase the new nautical-inspired collections from Italian labels Max Mara and MAX&Co. Of course, if you prefer to ‘holiday at home’, there is a host of world-class entertainment right here on our doorstep as well.

Internationally acclaimed Australian singer/ songwriter Ben Lee headlines this year’s Bleach* Festival, the enthralling Shen Yun Performing Arts brings the beauty of traditional China to South East Queensland and the stars of Queensland Opera will stage an evening of fine food and breathtaking performances at Palazzo Versace.

Our feature interview is with the very beautiful and very gracious Cindy Crawford.

Still one of the world’s most revered women, Cindy has documented her transition from shy college student to stunning supermodel in her new book, Becoming.

Speaking of transitions, have you visited the newly refurbished Pacific Fair yet? This popular retail precinct has been an intrinsic part of the Gold Coast since 1977 and is set to have an even greater impact once the revamp is completed later this year. You can read more in our Iconic Brands section.

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Finally, please join me in welcoming Sales and Marketing Executive Madison Hebbard to the Cove team.

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Bleach* Festival is set to add more than a little colour to the Gold Coast’s art and cultural scene as it takes visitors to the beach and beyond in one almighty artistic celebration.

Now in its third year, this festival of fun involves contemporary live music, pop up art installations and exhibitions, outdoor film programs, street theatre and more. Featuring more than 50 events and hundreds of artists, Bleach* Festival 2016 promises something for everyone.

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31 MARCH - 10 APRIL Gold Coast Film Festival

Film lovers, aspiring filmmakers, families and students around Australia will be spoilt for choice at the 2016 Gold Coast Film Festival. The 10-day Festival will see more than 70 film and film related events take place over nine different locations across the city including a host of action-packed indoor and outdoor events.

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FEATURE

Super Cindy Model, mum, author, businesswoman …

Cindy Crawford is definitely more than just a pretty face.

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CINDY CRAWFORD never bought into the hype that came with being one of the original ‘supermodels’ who dominated the fashion world in the eighties and nineties. She never overindulged in the partying and frenetic lifestyle of that era or tried to grab headlines with bad behaviour.

Growing up in a Midwestern farming town 30 miles from Chicago, she arrived in New York as an aspiring teenage model armed with her looks, ambition and good business sense and was the first top model to turn herself into the kind of brand that is now the ultimate goal of every aspiring supermodel. She was also the definition of the healthy, bodacious, all-American girl who could pose nude for Playboy and still retain that good girl image.

Apart from her failed marriage to Richard Gere,

“This book is my way of reflecting on the experiences that have informed my thinking and sharing some of the wisdom and life lessons I’ve learned along the way,” she says. “It’s not an autobiography or tell-all book – I wouldn’t have many dark secrets to reveal, anyway – it’s really about my personal journey and becoming my adult self.”

Cindy, who turns 50 in February, offers plenty of insight and anecdotes in the magnificent volume published by Rizzoli, including several of the iconic photos that were part of her trademark natural beauty. She not only discusses her work with some of the fashion industry’s legendary photographers – Herb Ritts, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Steven Meisel, Helmut Newton, et al – but also the era of the supermodel and how

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Cindy kept her love life out of the press and for the past 17 years she’s enjoyed a happy home life with hotel and restaurant entrepreneur husband Rande Gerber and their two children.

Along the way, she learned important life lessons that she is now sharing in her new book – Becoming – that serves as a highly spirited life manual that is part autobiography, part coffee-table book. It offers an inside account of the events that marked her rise as a global cultural icon fabled for her cosmetics and clothing campaigns as well as countless magazine covers and photo spreads not to mention her Pepsi ads.

She hosted MTV’s House of Style, built a personal business empire, and devoted herself to raising her son, Presley, 16, and daughter Kaia, 14, both aspiring models.

she became a highly successful businesswoman with multiple pursuits including fitness videos, swimsuit calendars and beauty lines.

In person, Crawford is still fabulously beautiful – she remains a size 2 (US) – and looks at least ten years younger. Interestingly, when asked about her marriage to Gerber, Cindy confessed that she thought he was almost too good to be real at the beginning: “In my younger years, I was attracted to the more intense kind of relationships that are very draining. When I was first with Rande, I thought he was so solid, but then I wondered, ‘Wait, where’s all the drama? Maybe this isn’t good. Maybe this isn’t real!’ ... But a husband is the guy who is solid, and you know you want to have children with him and you know he’s going to be there.”

Was learning to embrace your mole part of what helped you advance your career?

I was very self-conscious about my mole while I was growing up.

And as a girl I wanted to remove it because I was embarrassed by it and I was constantly getting teased about it.

Of course, that was the thing that set me apart and later what gave me my distinctive look as a model. It’s what people still associated with me the most.

But when it came to getting that recognition as a model it was only thanks to some great photographers like Herb Ritts and others who took so many iconic photos and presented me in a very extraordinary way.

That’s when I started to feel beautiful. >>

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iconically beautiful women. How did you see yourself when you were starting out as a model?

The truth is that I have never seen myself as beautiful. At the beginning of my career I felt very uncomfortable and no one in the business went out of their way to say nice things to me.

I had such a bad self-image that it took over a decade to really feel good about myself and self-confident enough to the point where I could smile on command in front of the camera.

Still, when I look into the mirror I see a face full of imperfections – I never see myself as having perfect features, not at all.

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“If you work hard and have faith in yourself the chances are that good things are going to happen to you.”

— Cindy Crawford

How do you account for your evolution as one of the original group of supermodels?

I was lucky to arrive at a time when the fashion world was looking for a new image of women and a different look from the typical image of blonde and blue-eyed models. Christy (Turlington), Naomi (Campbell), Linda (Evangelista) and me all looked very different and we each had a distinctive look that represented different ways of defining or representing beauty.

You took a chance moving to New York while you were still studying in university. What was that time like?

One of the things that made my decision easier was when you’re sitting in a college class and your professors don’t take you seriously. They don’t think you’re smart enough to be taking chemistry or other science classes because they’re making snap judgements about your intelligence based on your appearance.

Our culture still judges people on appearances and women are especially subject to that. Even my own daughter Kaia is worrying about her looks and her eyebrows and other things. It’s hard for girls.

When I left college to pursue modelling, I saw right away that people assumed I was stupid and that was always a hard thing to handle. It makes you very self-conscious but eventually I was able to overcome that and put those negative assumptions and attitudes in better perspective – that it was really saying more about the people making those judgements than it was about me.

Was it a culture shock arriving in New York?

I was very naive at the beginning. Coming from the mid-west, New York was a whole other world. It was much more sophisticated than I was prepared for and it took me a long time before I really felt comfortable being in the company of famous or very accomplished people.

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Why did you write Becoming and what do you hope people will learn?

I wanted to collect some life stories from my past and explore some key moments that might be helpful to the next generation and help inspire young people to pursue their dreams. I’m a great believer in fairy tales and making your dreams become reality.

Half the battle in life is just believing in yourself and not giving up even when things don’t work out at the beginning. You never know which moment or event is going to help you succeed but if you work hard and have faith in yourself the chances are that good things are going to happen to you. >>

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What was your look, if you had to define it?

My look was more accessible and relatable.

In terms of labels, I was what you would call the sexy, all-American girl who lived next door. I had a more athletic body type which gave me an edge and photographers and magazines were looking for that. It was perfect timing.

I also knew that I needed to take advantage of my visibility and I worked on some very good (ad) campaigns that just took everything to the next level.

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What’s the most important lesson you can offer women when it comes to looking good and being fit?

Nothing is better than working out on a regular basis. I still work out three times a week and I eat a very healthy diet. I can’t eat the way I used to and even in my twenties I saw that I had to change my eating habits. I rarely drink wine anymore because it makes my face puffy.

Apart from your fashion shoots, what were some of the other keys to your success?

The Pepsi commercial was very big. It gained massive recognition with a male audience that was very different from the kind of attention you get from fashion magazines which are targeted towards women.

“As women, we need to understand that we are all different and unique. You have to be comfortable in your own skin and embrace everything that is distinctive and special about you.”

— Cindy Crawford How did you come to develop the workout videos?

Jane Fonda’s exercise videos were the thing that inspired me. She started it all but I wanted to move away from aerobics and develop a more intensive, grittier workout like what I was doing on an almost daily basis with my trainer Radu.

I wanted to come up with an exercise video for people of my generation who were looking to tone and strengthen their bodies.

Rolling Stone, December 23, 1993.

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What do you teach your daughter about image and how a young woman should deal with the pressures that come with that?

The most important thing is to have a healthy self-image and healthy relationship with your own body. I try to teach that to my daughter Kaia and not have her worrying about her looks. I want her to eat properly and not feel self-conscious and thinking about diet and her weight.

As women, we need to understand that we are all different and unique. You have to be comfortable in your own skin and embrace everything that is distinctive and special about you.

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LIKE THE GOLD COAST ITSELF, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre is constantly in an exciting state of evolution. Beginning as a smallish retail centre in the 1970s, Pacific Fair not only enlivened the Broadbeach precinct but has become a favourite destination for successive generations of Gold Coast residents and holidaymakers.

It’s hard to believe the iconic centre’s multimillion dollar locale was once humble – albeit superbly sited – swampland, but that’s what it was. Even the now-neighbouring Jupiters Hotel and Casino, the Gold Coast’s first international hotel, was a few years away when the first incarnation of Pacific Fair Shopping Centre opened its doors back in 1977.

With two large anchor tenants and 96 specialty stores, the centre could provide

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anything its permanent and visiting population desired. However, the Gold Coast’s burgeoning reputation as a favourite holiday spot, in concert with its increasing popularity as a permanent base, saw it rapidly evolve from a laid-back resort destination to a vibrant regional hub and, as the demographics changed, so did their lifestyle and shopping requirements.

After only five years, the Pacific Fair shopping experience and its convenient location saw the centre’s popularity surge to the point where expansion was necessary, so retail giant Myer plus a further 32 specialty shops and a bridge from the Gold Coast Highway were added. If you build it, they will come. And come they did – in increasing numbers that made further expansion essential. >>

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Eventually Pacific Fair became a destination in its own right with the addition of a wider range of service outlets, more eateries, a children’s play area and an entertainment precinct that boasted a 12-screen cinema complex which, of course, drew still more visitors to the centre that is now synonymous with the Gold Coast. And by night its iconic facade struck a bold image against the moat-like Little Tallebudgera Creek that became a firm favourite with photographers – amateurs and professionals alike.

With connectivity to Pacific Fair further enhanced by the newly-constructed G:link light rail system, the centre is more popular than ever before as the latest phase of redevelopment nears completion.

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Commenced in 2014, this mammoth upgrade will add around 50,000 square metres of retail space to the centre, bringing the total to about 155,000 square metres and making Pacific Fair the largest shopping centre in Queensland, the fourth-largest in the whole country and the perfect locale for luxury brands.

The redesigned Pacific Fair will herald a bold new experience in high-end shopping by providing an eclectic mix of the most prestigious international labels and new-generation brands.

And the unprecedented choice in fashion, giftware and homewares will be perfectly complemented by the Fresh Food Market, which showcases the region’s bounty through the very best in fresh produce.

The relaxed outdoor lifestyle the Gold Coast is so famous for has also been incorporated into the new design with the inclusion of an outdoor leisure and entertainment precinct, an extensive day-night dining area and the abundant use of timber and natural light, luxuriant landscaping and cool, calming water throughout the centre.

Due for completion in mid-2016, this exciting redevelopment will carry Pacific Fair through to its next incarnation, whatever that may be.

But again as with the Gold Coast itself, whatever it is will be bold, innovative and unique – three qualities that have always been, and remain, synonymous with the wonderful Pacific Fair shopping experience.

PACIFIC FAIR TIMELINE 976 - Construction begins on reclaimed swampland in 1 central Broadbeach.

1977 - Pacific Fair Shopping Centre opens on 23 August, with tenants including McDonnell & East, K Mart, Coles and 96 specialty stores.

1982 - Centre is extended to include an additional 32 specialty stores, a Myer department store and a larger, relocated Coles supermarket.

1989 - A bridge is built across Little Tallebudgera Creek to link Pacific Fair and the Gold Coast Highway.

1994 - Target and Toys R Us begin trading in the former McDonnell & East site.

1997 - An entertainment precinct is established in the centre with the opening of 12 cinemas.

1998 - Renowned international retailer Daimaru begins trading at Pacific Fair in a 14,000 square metre store.

2002 - An injection of homeware and leisure retailing begins with the opening of 22 new speciality stores.

2007 - Application is lodged to expand the centre by 40,000 square metres to accommodate new trading majors and a multi-level car park.

2014 - Extensive redevelopment and redesign works – adding around 50,000 square metres of retail space to the centre – commence.

2016 - Redevelopment works completed, making Pacific Fair the largest shopping centre in Queensland and the fourth-largest in Australia.

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Bulgari

Diva earrings in 18-carat pink gold with onyx and mother of pearl. RRP $4,250

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Louis Vuitton

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Cartier

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LeGassick

Longines Dolce Vita diamond watch. POA

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Christian Dior

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Chopard Classic watch in 18-carat white gold.

RRP $11,990

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Longines Conquest Classic Moonface watch. POA

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The Hour Glass

Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak timepiece with 40 brilliant-cut diamonds. RRP $32,800

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Tendence

Dome Chrono in rose gold & black. RRP $529

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The Hour Glass

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LOOKING GOOD

Sea sirens Two Italian labels epitomise the essence of luxe cruising in their spring/summer 2016 collections.

WORDS HENRIETTA DUPS

THOUGH CATERING to different demographics, Max Mara and MAX&Co. have a very specific design ethos in common. Both bring almost cult-like tailoring and classic gamine silhouettes to the fashion-savvy wardrobe. Pieces are versatile and trans-seasonal; designs are timeless and feminine.

Founded and chaired by Achille Maramotti in 1951, Max Mara continues to bring the Italian charm of family endeavor to fashion.

Achille has been succeeded by his sons Luigi and Ignazio, and daughter Maria, who preside

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over the Max Mara label, the Max Mara group, and group manufacture respectively.

Since its conception, the label has been at the forefront of combining meticulous and luxurious style with innovative design and manufacture.

An uncompromising set of pragmatic principles – high quality textiles, current fashion, price/ quality ratios, wearability, and careful tailoring – dictate Max Mara’s design and retail policy; the protracted success of the label speaks to the importance of these long-standing priorities, and their value in today’s sartorial psyche.

In the early years, Max Mara focused on the woman’s coat and jacket.

Fine tailoring met even finer fabrics to make timeless outerwear, upon which the Max Mara reputation was built.

A wardrobe staple for any fashionista, the iconic 101801 Camel Cashmere coat is to Max Mara what the Birkin is to Hermès.

Wide lapels, 42” length, and kimono sleeves see this ageless design featured in every autumn/winter collection since its first release in 1981. >>

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MAX&Co. spring/summer 2016

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As expected, Max Mara’s spring/summer 2016 (SS16) collection – A Sea Tale – delivers high quality contemporary fashion pieces, this time with particular attention to nautical detail. Taking inspiration from the illustrations of Jean Cocteau, and the almost folkloric tales of Sinbad the Sailor and Jonah and the Whale, the collection uses signs, symbols, sailing knots, stripes, and primary colour to evoke maritime nostalgia.

Chunky drawstrings on light fabrics, knotted cord ties, starry knits and billowing silhouettes conjure a briny romance. On the runway, prints are mixed boldly; stripes meet stars, and knot printed double-faced pea coats are styled with swallow print ‘J’ bags.

Colours clash freely, and block print tees are worn with metallic skirts. Sleeves are long and casually pulled over the hand, reminiscent of breezy coastal bonfires. Canvas matelot pants, rows of shiny buttons, bias cut ankle length skirts, and soft structured blazers marry just enough naval discipline with flowey femininity to make this collection the ultimate in cruise chic.

The look is dynamic and unpredictable. Coats are buttoned asymmetrically, and all ensembles are finished with closed flatforms for sure sea-legs.

This is a cruise collection in which the pieces speak of ships and seafarers, love and longing, hazards and hope.

A division of the Max Mara group, MAX&Co. dresses the professional woman whose wardrobe must exist outside of the traditional concept of the season. Garments and designs are created, released and updated constantly, giving the customer ample opportunity to curate her own style while keeping up to date with emerging trends.

The designers at MAX&Co. are a young, openminded, international team whose interpretation of contemporary fashion still aligns with the Max Mara group’s values of high quality and versatile fabrics and tailoring.

At MAX&Co. traditional Italian tailoring is combined with the creative and technological experimentation of shapes, materials and colours.

In line with the MAX&Co. philosophy, seasons are punctuated by key stories which are translatable between collections and wardrobe staples.

SS16 sees the release of City Harbour, featuring a popping palette of coral, blue and optic white.

Prints are playful and the traditional nautical stripe is reimagined in zig-zag. >>

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Pleated skirts ripple like the sea swell, and cut-off fisherman’s pants complement jersey tops and unstructured denim and linen jackets.

Textured summer fabrics such as poplin, light silk and georgette, dominate this story and pick up the breeze both in comfort and style.

Relaxed slip-on sandals with gem appliques, and Derby shoes with gold porthole circle studs complement accessories featuring rope and cord ties to add a splash of the seaside to MAX&Co.’s City Harbour story.

This summer’s cruise wardrobe is all about the nautical theme, as has been embraced by Max Mara and MAX&Co. Both are set to release collections that feature versatile and easy to wear garments in all settings, from balmy summer nights to days spent on the yacht.

Whether in the Caribbean or closer to home, your packing must include sea inspired bright colours, bold prints, billowing silhouettes and feminine structure.

MAX&Co. spring/summer 2016

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Kylie’s Professional Mineral Goddess Intensity in Black is a cream eye shadow and eyeliner in one product.

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Emily Geisler & Robyn Chapman Rachael Walsh & Donna Dyson

Alex Atanasov & Chrisanthi Demos

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Mia Heathcote, Tara Schaufuss & Eleanor Freeman

Greg Horsman & Veronika Butta Veronica Butta, Li Cunxin, Lynn Harvey & Keith McCamley

A CHRISTMAS TRADITION

Alez Idaszak & Vanessa Morelli

Susannah Gattas with Michael & Claire Wainwright Photography Atmosphere Photography

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Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre When: 9 December What: More than 300 guests joined Queensland Ballet to celebrate the opening night of The Nutcracker 2015 season at an event at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Guests were greeted at the doors by life-size Nutcracker dolls and enjoyed festive fare and drinks alongside a huge Christmas tree designed especially for the occasion. Opening night partners included Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, BMW, Aesop, French Flowers, White Rabbit, Luscious Blooms and Sirromet.

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SEE & BE SEEN

Dan & Clare Phythian Mark & Sarah Mason

Jacinta Blomeley & Chantel Kruger

Bronwen Jones & Paul Barakin

Joanne & Grant Amor

Alto Reed, Robby X & Lee Kernaghan

Paul & Robyn Sims

David Vegh, Andrea Hegedus, Wanda Vegh & Jay Pask

Carys Courtney, Sheree Everett & James Courtney Renee & Darren Cutler

SUNDAY SESSION Where: The Covenant Restaurant and Bar When: 13 December What: The Covenant Restaurant and Bar in The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove, hosted a private function for local celebrities and special guests. International Jazz sensation Alto Reed, Australian Country Music icon Lee Kernaghan and popular songstress Robby X performed live as the guests enjoyed sunset cocktails and canapĂŠs.

Amanda Jobb & AJ

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SEE & BE SEEN

Dan Cobby & Alex Nicolaides

Janine Skaines with John & Noni Calleija

Gracyn & Linda Masterson

Carly McFarlane, Whitney Berry & Erin Argland

Deborah & John Quinn

Jacinta & Neil Emmerson Carolyn Clark & Andy Sims Marilyn Van Der Valk & Damien Anthony Rossi

A DAY AT THE RACES

Helen & David Betts

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Where: Gold Coast Turf Club When: 9 January What: The glamorous Jeep Magic Millions Race Day lived up to its reputation as one of the most popular events on the international racing scene, attracting a host of fashionable patrons to the Gold Coast Turf Club. Royals, celebrities and VIP guests donned their most stylish outfits and headed trackside where they enjoyed the colour and spectacle of the big day.

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SEE & BE SEEN

Clare E. Urwin, Graham McKenzie, Bryan Urwin & Annette McKenzie with Sue & Peter Scott

June Church & Di White

Justine Keir, Mel Walker & Kate Hawkins

Tony Hall & Katherine Bourke

Andrew Bampton & Lisa Carter

Michael Ramsden & Kerry Gillespie Rosemarie Denmead, Samantha Keith & Angela Keith

Zack & Jordan Betts

A DAY AT THE RACES

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CUISINE

Top Tables room81

Vie

Vue 175

Love is in the air at room81

Stylish and contemporary alfresco dining

Fabio Bravatà

Treat your beloved to a romantic five course degustation with matching wines that will stir the passion and delight the senses.

Commence your gastronomic journey with an arrival glass of Veuve Clicquot, then indulge in this enchanting odyssey complete with selected wines that our Sommelier has chosen to complement the flavours in each dish.

Saturday 13 February 6.00pm.

(Valentine’s Eve) $160 per person. To book, visit goldcoasttickets.com.au/event/2086.

Set amongst a beautifully appointed, contemporary alfresco backdrop with views across the Gold Coast Broadwater and Palazzo Versace Marina, Vie Bar + Restaurant is a stylish establishment specialising in modern cuisine, using the freshest local produce. Relax in ultra chic surrounds enjoying the fresh sea breeze whilst selecting a dish from the progressive menu prepared by recently appointed Chef De Cuisine, David Pommier.

Enjoy Vie’s summer lunch special $55 for 2 courses or $65 for 3 courses.

Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach

Palazzo Versace

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CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN

07 5509 8000

07 5592 2250

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MODERN CHIC AUSTRALIAN CUISINE

Hailing from Italy, and trained under Michelin stars in luxury properties across Europe, new Restaurant Manager Fabio Bravata is bringing Vue 175 to another level. Fabio specialises in pairing wine with the gastronomical creations presented by the chef. Fabio has studied International Management in Europe and Asia and worked in Pacific Monte Carlo where he gained his Sommelier knowledge and Michelin experiences.

His vision is to bring elegance and extraordinary dining experiences to Vue 175.

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Garden Kitchen & Bar

Valentine’s experiences

Spoil your significant other for lunch this Valentine’s Day

Gold Coast’s freshest new venue

Celebrate the final summer rays with great food and a glass of bubbles in an intimate setting at Chill on Tedder. Lavish your taste buds with our three-course choice menu on offer for lunch in white linen and alfresco surrounds. We will create a memorable gift for your loved one with Chill’s Valentine indulgence at just $79 per person.

Bookings are essential. Opening hours Sunday 14 February, from 12 noon.

Embracing the Gold Coast’s enviable climate and luxurious laidback lifestyle, Garden Kitchen & Bar showcases some of the best the region has to offer, inviting guests to experience the freshest seasonal produce and world-class design. The impressive modern fit-out features a generous dining and bar area bathed in natural light, an open kitchen equipped with Chef’s Rotisserie, an abundance of cascading greenery and a spacious outdoor deck overlooking the property’s lush tropical gardens.

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94 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

10/26 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach

Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach 4218

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Indulge your sweetheart this Valentine’s weekend with a seductive encounter at Palazzo Versace. From an unrivalled degustation experience to a lavish seafood buffet: from modern Australian cuisine with a view of the sparkling Gold Coast Broadwater to private poolside lounging within a romantic cabana at twilight … Nothing will say I love you more.

Every lady receives a red rose, with love from Palazzo Versace.

Valentine’s Weekend 13 - 14 February.

MODERN AUSTRALIAN CUISINE

AUSTRALIAN CONTEMPORARY

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CUISINE

Kiyomi’s kingfish Kiyomi at Jupiters Gold Coast is renowned for its cutting-edge Japanese cuisine including this delicious kingfish recipe.

THIS DISH is perfect if you are entertaining, as you can prepare everything (apart from the fish) the day before, and assemble when ready to eat.

The recipe incorporates two dressings that can be used on their own.

The ceviche dressing can be used by itself in a prawn or seafood salad, while the den miso partners well with baked eggplant.

You will have some left from this recipe, so experiment.

Hiramasa Kingfish, Miso Ceviche & Crispy Potato - Serves 6 CEVICHE DRESSING Ingredients 70ml grapeseed oil 26ml gluten free soy sauce 45ml yuzu juice 5g black pepper Method 1. Put all ingredients, apart from oil, in a blender.

2. Turn on to high speed and slowly add the oil to emulsify. Set aside.

DEN MISO Ingredients 900g white miso 500g caster sugar 200ml sake 200ml mirin Method 1. In a pot over a high heat, flame the sake and mirin to burn off the alcohol.

2. Once you can no longer taste the alcohol, take off heat and whisk in the sugar until dissolved.

3. Place the miso in a metal bowl and slowly incorporate the liquid.

4. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and cook out until the consistency is similar to warm caramel, making sure you stir occasionally to stop burning.

5. Set aside to cool.

MISO CEVICHE DRESSING Ingredients 50g den miso ½ teaspoon rice vinegar ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ceviche dressing Method 1. Mix all ingredients together.

2. Set aside.

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CRISPY POTATO Ingredients 3 potatoes Salt to season Method 1. Thinly slice 3 potatoes on a mandolin and cut into julienne (super fine strips).

2. Wash under running cold water until water runs clean.

3. Strain and dry with paper towel.

4. Heat oil to 145 degrees Celsius.

5.

F ry the potato in small batches until crispy.

6. Remove from oil, set aside on paper towel and season with table salt.

KINGFISH Ingredients 1 green chili ½ red onion 600g kingfish 1 lime Method 1. Thinly slice 1 green chili into ‘o’ shapes.

2. Wash under running cold water for 5 minutes to remove some of the heat from the chili.

3. Strain and dry. Set aside.

4. T hinly slice half a red onion. Wash under running cold water for 5 minutes to remove the strong raw onion flavour.

5. Strain and dry. Set aside.

6. Fillet and skin the kingfish.

7. Cut down the centre, removing the blood line.

8. Thinly slice into sashimi pieces, about 4cm x 2cm x 2mm allowing 100g per person. Set aside.

9. Grate lime zest using a microplane or fine grater.

TO ASSEMBLE 1. Place your perfectly sliced kingfish in a bowl and season with a small pinch of sea salt crystals, freshly cracked pepper and 2mls of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

2. Add the desired amount of chilies and red onion.

3. Add the miso ceviche dressing. You only want to slightly coat the ingredients. If you add too much, it will overpower the subtle taste of the kingfish.

4. Mix carefully, not being too rough with the fish, and arrange in a little pyramid on your plate.

5. Top with some crispy potato and finish with freshly grated lime zest.

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Chef profile RESTAURANT EXECUTIVE–CHEF CHASE KOJIMA CHASE KOJIMA specialises in cutting-edge Japanese cuisine using unique combinations to create exciting and surprising dishes.

Born and raised in San Francisco, Chase followed in the footsteps of his restaurant chef father and went on to lead kitchens for Nobu in Las Vegas, Dubai, London, Los Angeles and the Bahamas, Chase founded Sokyo restaurant at The Star, Sydney in 2011 and Kiyomi at Jupiters Gold Coast in 2014.

Kiyomi – the first restaurant to open as part of Jupiters $345 million transformation – has built an enviable reputation in its first 12 months of operation, claiming a prestigious Chef’s Hat at the 2016 Brisbane Times Good Food Guide Awards and the title of Australia’s Best New Restaurant at the 2015 Savour Australia Restaurant & Catering National Awards for Excellence.

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CUISINE

Aussie Mike From simple pickles to complex ‘low and slow’ flavours, Mike Hilburger is a true Aussie Barbecue Hero.

WORDS TONY HARPER

MIKE HILBURGER makes up half (along with Ralph Barnett) of the Shank Brothers, the winning team of Channel Seven’s reality TV show, Aussie Barbecue Heroes. I know Mikey, he’s one of the most affable chaps you are ever likely to meet, always with a grin on his face, good humour stuck to him like a shadow … massive beard. As well as cooking barbecue and working a day job as a photographer, he makes five different pickles under the Picklehead label. They are awesome – briny, fresh and alive with flavour.

A fascination with pickles and barbecue reeks of Americana, so it’s no great surprise that it was a visit to the USA that catalysed the affair.

“Back in 2012, I did a trip to the States, I was eating a different type of pickle every day, but in the back of my head, I knew I would return home to the same couple of measly brands,” Mikey explains. “I remembered that my Czech mum used to make pickles, so I hit her up for some recipes, tried a couple, tweaked them, hit on a recipe that tickled my taste buds, and away we went.

“It was originally just for me, but word soon spread … I guess the barbecue goes hand in hand with pickles, and it was my good mate and fellow Shank Brother, Ralphie, who really introduced me to the whole low and slow world.

I can’t believe that was just 18 months ago, it’s been such a journey.”

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Mikey trundles along, early, to the Brisbane Markets every fortnight for ingredients, and gets straight into the job of pickling, so whenever you come across a jar of Picklehead, you can be fairly sure it’s within a couple of weeks of production.

And that, I reckon, makes a difference.

There’s a distinct ‘Picklehead’ character to them that I haven’t seen in other pickles, a sort of complex mélange in which the individual components have melded, but still shine.

“I went out to try and capture the flavours of my childhood, flavours of immigrant Europeans,” he says. “You couldn’t buy pickles in Australia in the 70s, you had to make them. I had that taste embedded in me, and I managed to come pretty close to it. It’s such a personal thing, and I am always amazed that other people seem to love that flavour profile as much as I do.”

If you feel inspired to have a crack at home here’s a very simple – but distinctly Picklehead – recipe: “I like to make an easy Asian style pickle that’s great with barbecue. Finely julienne equal quantities of carrot, daikon, celery, cucumber and wombok. Add some chilli, garlic and ginger to taste. Mix up a brine to the ratio of 1 tbsp salt, 3 tbsp caster sugar, 200ml rice wine vinegar and 100ml water. Refrigerate overnight, and they’re good to go.”

If that sounds easy (which it does) I guess pickles are a simpler business than the rather more serious and obsession-forming art of barbecue. Not the Aussie version of barbecue that involves sausages on the Weber, or even the amazing, primal stuff that Argentine chef Francis Mallmann does with burning wood and whole animals, but the far more intricate and time-consuming stuff that is something of a cult sport in the southern states of the USA. Fire pits, fatty cuts of meats, rubs, marinades, time and, of course, imagination, as Mikey explains.

“Time, passion and quality. I’m a low and slow nut, so ten hour cooks are the norm. We lavish love and attention on that piece of meat; we want to make it the best we possibly can,” he says.

“Quality in equals quality out, we love working with free-range produce, we truly believe a happy animal is a tasty animal. I guess what we do is traditional Texas style barbecue, but we aren’t slavishly following US flavours, we love to inject Asian and European flavours into our ‘cue’.”

The TV show didn’t make life easy for the contestants; it used all the forms of barbecue from flat-plate grilling to slow ovens. The final – the episode that gave the Shank Brothers the title – had them cooking ‘low and slow’ ribs, seafood and dessert. Dessert … really?

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“We really tried to ‘push the boat out’ with all our dishes, but for me, it was the grand final where we finally got to let our low and slow skills shine with some killer pork ribs, and an amazing poached pear dessert, all crafted on the barbie.”

Obviously the dishes were good enough to get the lads over the line.

‘Low and slow’ cooking runs against the tide of busy families and the fast-prep meal, but there’s something incredibly fulfilling about selecting a suitable piece of meat (Mike reckons brisket is the holy grail; difficult but rewarding), planning and preparing the marinade or rub, then spending a full day letting everything coalesce under slow, low heat.

It’s not simply fulfilling … it’s primal, and as far removed from fast-food chains and TV dinners as a symphony is from rap.

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Vie for vistas The new summer lunch menu at Vie Bar + Restaurant perfectly complements the beautiful alfresco setting.

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THERE ARE MANY waterfront restaurants on the Gold Coast but very few offer the delicious flavours, stunning location and level of service that you will find at Vie Bar + Restaurant.

Tucked away in a secluded corner of Palazzo Versace, Vie overlooks a private marina and offers diners front row seats to the Broadwater.

I was recently invited to sample Vie’s new summer menu over a relaxed ‘working’ lunch. I’m not a gastronome by any stretch of the imagination but I do get serious food envy when the person next to me is served a dish that looks better than mine.

Luckily, this wasn’t a problem as we were treated to a tasting menu featuring many of the restaurant’s signature dishes.

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New Chef De Cuisine David Pommier has crafted a delicious selection based around modern Australian flavours with a hint of French flair.

While everything we tried was cooked to perfection, my dish of the day would have to be the oven-baked ‘Glacier 51’ toothfish fillet with roasted globe artichokes, whole clams and Dugléré sauce, closely followed by the crumbed bug tails with macerated green paw paw salad and spiced mango sauce.

Dessert was always going to be special but the Vie cappuccino plate – a chocolate cup filled with white chocolate and coffee extract mousse and vanilla bean crème anglaise– was exceptional.

As was the vanilla bean pana cotta with cannoli pastry shards and warm mixed berry compote.

Another treat on offer over summer is Moet on Ice. While I initially declined to try this (I’m one of those rare people who don’t enjoy champagne), the bubbling concoction of chilled Moet ser ved with lychees, strawberries and mint served over ice proved too tempting.

Both refreshing and decadent, this is the perfect drink to enjoy on the deck overlooking the Broadwater as you soak up the ambience of this popular Gold Coast venue.

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The sweet life Sanctuary Cove Chocolate Shop is a treasure trove for the young and young-at-heart.

MANY CHOCOHOLICS would have embraced the results of studies proving the health benefits of good quality chocolate, from its mood-enhancing powers to its potential to prevent heart disease and reduce pain.

It’s no surprise to Pauline Roberts, owner of the revamped Sanctuary Cove Chocolate Shop, whose Gold Coast store is a Mecca for lovers of sweet treats of all sorts.

The Chocolate Shop has taken on a bright, new look since Pauline acquired the business in winter 2015, with beautiful displays of locallysourced chocolates and confectionary, as well as hard-to-find products from around the world.

The enviable range includes sweets, treats and ice-cream, as well as imported candies from the UK, New Zealand and the USA such as the famous Hershey’s, Reese’s and Tootsie Rolls.

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“We have 27 different types of chocolate to choose from, including the finest handmade Belgian chocolate truffles,” Pauline says.

Pauline has also introduced gourmet coffee from award-winning roasters Simply Bean – providing the perfect accompaniment to the selection of sweets.

The Chocolate Shop’s enticing range of gelato from international brand Norgen Vaaz has been particularly popular over the warmer months, with the most popular flavours including raspberry, lemon and blood orange.

For Pauline and her family, running the legendary sweets store represented a new direction in business.

“I was looking for a career change, and you could certainly say a sweet tooth runs in our family, so this presented a perfect opportunity.

We have already tried everything from the lollies to the ice-creams and the chocolates,” Pauline says.

“We are so happy here at Sanctuary Cove.

It is such a relaxing atmosphere with a beautiful view and we are excited to have the freedom to explore different avenues with the business.”

With regular and new customers responding favourably to the shop’s vibrant and spacious new look, Pauline has been enthusiastically sourcing exciting additions to stock, including gourmet gluten-free chocolates from Vegan Made Chocolate, the finest chilli chocolate from Seatonfire, and popular Dutch liquorice.

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Tastes like summer The Fireplace Restaurant, located within the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, has introduced a new summer menu with a distinct international influence. Executive Chef Parashuram Pathak recently completed a three-month internship at NOMA, Denmark – one of the World’s Best Restaurants. He has returned to the Resort with reignited passion and a keen eagerness to share what he has learned.

“The new summer menu consists of various melons and citrus and, since my return from NOMA, we’ve also started to ferment a lot of fruits and vegetables and these feature heavily as well,” he explains. “We take a lot of time researching various flavour profiles and use as much fresh produce as possible in order to create a unique experience for our guests and bring a taste of the Gold Coast to the plate.”

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Family favourites Saint Clair Family Estate is one of New Zealand’s leading wine companies.

WORDS TONY HARPER

AT THE TOP of New Zealand’s South Island sits Marlborough – dissected by rivers, bordered by mountain ranges and the Pacific Ocean and covered, literally, by vineyards. Like most of New Zealand, it is singularly beautiful. And, particularly for wine drinkers, it is also bountiful; its vast patchwork of vines account for three quarters of the country’s total annual crush.

Its loudest vinous voice belongs to sauvignon blanc. But there is much more to the region’s wines than that single, popular white variety, and even among sauvignon blancs there is a distinct qualitative hierarchy.

Saint Clair Family Estate (Saint Clair) sits emphatically at the top rung of the ladder with just a handful of peers. The estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Neal’s extensive expertise is complemented by the talent of one

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by Matt Thomson and Hamish Clark.

There is a bewildering array of wines under the Saint Clair banner, but for me it is the Pioneer Block series that holds the most allure. It’s a label reserved for parcels of vineyard with strong, individual expression.

The current release includes, in sauvignon blanc alone, eleven Pioneer Block wines of which I’ve tasted just a handful.

There’s a sibling similarity in terms of richness and depth – almost alien traits in the general world of Marlborough sauvignons – that mark them indelibly as Saint Clair wines. Sure, they taste exactly as sauvignon blanc should in terms of the passionfruit-heavy, fruit salad characters that put the style on the map. But these are wines with texture, force and much greater concentration than most of their rivals,

Saint Clair and its source-vineyards live in the Wairau Valley, which is a broad stretch of alluvial ground moulded over the centuries by the Wairau River.

And they differ remarkably between the different labels.

I’ve tasted Blocks 1, 2 and 3 from the 2014 vintage (yes, the Saint Clair wines kind of need a bit of bottle time) and their differences are as remarkable as their similarities.

Block 2 is my pick of the three – slightly reductive (that’s the whiff of a cap-gun just fired) and kind of taut compared with its kin. Still it is quite a dense, rich sauvignon blanc, perhaps with more citrus among the passionfruit than the other two. For a grape variety that – within the Marlborough region – has become endowed with an almost homogenous set of characters, this is an eye-opener that speaks as much about

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contemporary winemaking as it does about region and style. The fruit for Block 2 comes from the Lower Wairau Valley, close to the water. It’s cooler (hence the slightly leaner profile and proliferation of citrus notes) than the other vineyards.

Block 1 – the Foundation Vineyard – is more lush and full, rather splendidly endowed with all of the tropical fruit characters that have made the style so famous. However, there’s more dimension, complexity and punch than you’ll find in all but a handful, and its generosity is cut to the quick by really zesty acidity. It’s a bold wine.

Then there is Block 3 … This sits closer to my vision of typical Marlborough sauvignon blanc in its overt fruit salad notes and sort of sweet, zesty exuberance. Still, there’s plenty of complexity and interest.

The Pioneer Block series extends to gewürztraminer, gruner veltliner, chardonnay, pinot gris, Riesling, pinot noir and syrah. I’ve drunk a couple of the pinots …

Marlborough pinot has evolved dramatically over the past decade. It has improved, thanks to vine age and suitable vineyard sites and it offers a gentler version than the powerhouses from Central Otago and Marlborough.

The region’s pinot vineyards tend to be on warmer, less fertile sites like the north-facing slopes of the southern valley.

Saint Clair has nine Pioneer Block pinot noirs listed on its website: what a tasting that would make! I can only talk about Blocks 5 and 12 from the 2012 vintage. Both are sublime.

Block 5 is called Bull Block and it comes from a vineyard in the Omaka Valley, which is a small triangular cleft in the mountain range that borders Marlborough to the south. Block 12 (Lone Gum) lies a little more than eight kilometres (as the crow flies) to the west and slightly north.

Both are surprisingly dense and muscular for Marlborough pinot and have the bright, toasted vanilla flick of fresh oak and fairly similar dark fruit notes. Their perfumes are delicious. The greatest difference lies in the structure – the tannin – which is more dominant in the Block 12; that’s the one to cellar.

There are wines in the Saint Clair family that sit both above and below the Pioneer Block series: the Reserve Chardonnay is spectacular and I can only imagine the pinot would be similarly good.

And the black label, Premium range sits below the Pioneer Block in terms of price, but its wines are emphatically in the Saint Clair style of intensity, richness and quality.

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Far More in the Far East: Travelling in the picture-perfect months of spring, voyage aboard Silver Shadow into mystical Myanmar. Commencing in Singapore, guests will travel to the buzzing capital of Kuala Lumpur, before heading to UNESCO World Heritage listed Georgetown.

Next, stop on the white sandy beaches of Phuket, before three full days in mysterious Yangon. Here, guests may elect to view the famous Shwedagon Pagoda by candlelight, or simply become immersed in the rich culture of Myanmar. Returning to Malaysia, guests can unwind in beautiful Langkawi, before a final stop in historic Malacca.

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For travellers yearning to witness Japan’s breathtaking cherry blossom season, your opportunity awaits aboard the elegant Silver Shadow. Departing from Hong Kong, guests will head into authentic Keelung, capital of Taiwan, where an excursion to a local Wet Market awaits.

Continuing to the kaleidoscope of colour and light that is Shanghai, wander the Bund or amble the streets of the water town of Zhujiajiao.

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Rule Britannia Terry Hopley invites you to spend a very special evening aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia.

WHEN YOU’RE ORGANISING a dinner party you send out the invitations and wait for the replies.

Most of the time you receive a delighted ‘yes’ but there’s always the occasional polite ‘no’ because of other commitments or simply that prospective guests have had a better offer.

But there’s one invitation to dinner nobody has turned down for nearly 50 years. That includes the Pope, several Presidents of the United States, Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Nelson Mandela, to name just a few. I certainly wasn’t going to decline the offer.

The envelope looked ordinary enough but my heart skipped a beat when I read that my wife and I were invited to join a select group for a very special dinner in the State Dining Room aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia.

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My qualification for such a privilege is that I have been admitted into the Freedom of the City of London. But now comes the good part.

While relaxing in Her Majesty’s breathtaking private drawing room on board I just happened to mention that I had some wonderful patriotic Aussie mates who would cherish such an experience.

And that is how it came about that next year the Royal Yacht Britannia will be put at the disposal of a maximum of 30 guests of mine from Australia.

While you are waiting for your invitation to arrive let me fill you in on the experience.

Britannia was launched in 1953 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and for half a century this unique vessel became the symbol of why Great was put in front of the word Britain. She sailed more than one million sea miles after her maiden

voyage in April 1954 when she carried Princess Anne and Prince Charles to Malta in order for them to meet The Queen and Prince Phillip in Tobruk at the end of the Royal couple’s Commonwealth tour.

In 1959 Britannia sailed the newly opened Saint Lawrence Seaway en route to Chicago and for part of this cruise President Dwight D. Eisenhower was on board. Presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton were also welcomed aboard the Yacht.

It was said that no-one in the world ever turned down an invitation to dinner aboard Britannia and it came as a shock when the Labour Government, led by Tony Blair, announced in 1997 that she would be decommissioned. For the only time in her reign Queen Elizabeth shed a tear at the decommissioning ceremony.

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Fortunately for us Royal Yacht Britannia was given a permanent mooring in Leith, Scotland and today is as immaculate as the day she was launched. Parts of the ship can be viewed by the public but on very special occasions she once again becomes very private and very Royal.

Such an experience was ours to enjoy. Even the red carpet was laid out at the gangway as we were piped aboard by a lone Scottish piper.

First impression is one of atmosphere. You can just sense the history of this wonderful ship.

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As far as the crew of 250 were concerned, the Commodore was pretty well looked after and the officers had an attractive wardroom where they were often joined for informal meals by members of the Royal Family. The ratings were afforded slightly more cramped quarters but they were all Royal Navy volunteers and happy to serve on board the last Royal Navy Ship where the sailors slept in hammocks.

Just about everything on board is original, right down to the Rolls-Royce which still sits in the glass fronted garage. If you’re looking at values, that car alone would buy any super yacht in Sydney harbour.

However, it’s the more formal areas of the ship that really capture the imagination.

The drawing room has photos and signatures of the Royal children and sitting in one of the sumptuous sofas being served the finest of champagnes is an experience that will last a lifetime.

The setting of the dining room is quite breathtaking and being called in to dinner by the immaculate waiting staff justifiably makes you feel like Royalty.

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Little has changed in the way dinner is served.

Every plate, knife, fork, spoon, napkin and chair is lined up to a millimetre of precision and the amuse-bouche is presented to each guest at exactly the same time.

Our menu was a mere five courses, each a favourite of Her Majesty and each prepared in the galley on board.

We started with a terrine of Ayrshire ham hough served with crushed peas and pickled carrots (delicious but I’m not too sure about it being a favourite of the Queen).

Our main course was a fillet of sea bass, served with potato gratin, saffron and leek and a vine tomato butter sauce.

There was something very English about the dessert of warm chocolate ginger pudding served with crème fraiche sorbet. And the petits fours served with coffee were, of course, hand made.

The choice of wines for dinner were Terre de Lumiere, Celliers Jean De’Alibert and La Doutelle Merlot.

The experience certainly doesn’t end at the conclusion of dinner. The party continues in the drawing room with a much wider selection of

beverages specialising, of course, in a magnificent array of Scottish whiskies.

Another wander around the ship, discovering the favourite retreats of the Royal Family, and a stroll (weather permitting) on decks that have welcomed so many of the men and women who have carved out our history and a memorable experience comes to an end.

If I could host just one more dinner party before I leave this earth, it would be aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. There is nothing to compare.

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Into the storm Rain, hail and wind … exploring the science behind the Storm Chasing phenomenon.

WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY TEJAY LOVELOCK

WHETHER I PHRASE it as Storm Chasing, Storm Photography or Weather Photography … the result is the same – a startling look of shock as the person conjures an image of a reckless, energy-drinking hooligan deliberately speeding into harm’s way.

However, they couldn’t be more wrong.

Storm Chasing is a technical sport. It demands knowledge, the latest technology and strategic planning. It can also be quite expensive and physically demanding.

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Globally, Storm Chasing is big business – especially in the U.S. where tour companies cater to thousands of tourists each year.

The process to a successful chase starts days in advance, as hundreds of square kilometres has to be isolated down to just a few.

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For example, one model might forecast a change to move through in the morning, the other in the afternoon. Get these details wrong and your target area will be out by hundreds of kilometres.

A long drive is often required (nearly always more than 500km, often up to 1,500km), followed by hours on end waiting in the hot midday sun … hopefully with no flies.

Thus far, this is not the adrenaline hit our reckless energy-drinking hooligan was expecting.

Once you have a storm, tactful decision making is required. You can’t force a storm to move your way, but at the same time you don’t want to be stuck on a mountain range or in a rainforest when a storm is at its peak – not only would this be dangerous, it is useless for photography.

In addition to forecasting where storms will be, tactful planning of the road network is required to get yourself in the best position while all the time anticipating the storm’s next move.

Get any of this wrong, and days of effort can be wasted … but get it all right and its one of the most amazing 20 minutes you can experience.

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One such amazing day was the 28 November last year. We thought Oakey, west of Toowoomba, would be a good spot. We waited patiently there for hours. At about 2.45pm we were ready to give-up and joked if nothing got going by 3pm we would call it a bust. With about five minutes to spare everything changed.

We watched blue sky give way and adjusted our position to be under the storm – nothing special yet. Within 50 minutes this storm evolved from zero into a near tornado producing supercell that dumped quite large hail over Oakey – just where we had been waiting all day.

What I find so exciting about storm chasing, is marrying the science with the on-the-ground experience. Then there is the adrenaline of dodging the lightning and hail to get that amazing photograph.

Because storm chasing usually involves long road trips, I often team up with other enthusiasts. So it’s not all about the weather, lifelong friendships and memories are created as part of the journey. >>

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Technology plays a big role in storm chasing, I am always looking for an edge to help put me in the wrong spot at the right time. This year has seen some big improvements, notably; • Himawari-8, a Japanese satellite which now provides high resolution satellite images every 10 minutes compared to hourly previously. Satellite data has become very important to see where storms are forming long before they actually develop into what you see on radar.

• 3D radar which allows me to see what a storm is doing on the surface (such as BOM radar data) but also what is happening kilometres above the surface. From this, I can see where the storm will be 15 minutes in the future and adjust my strategy.

Storm chasing is not about driving point blank into a tempest. There is a lot of science, strategy and technology involved to take these shots.

There is also a community element to it via the Bureau of Meteorology Storm Spotters network.

People that are a part of this network report storms that meet certain criteria such as hail over 2cm in diameter or tornadoes. This information can be useful for public storm warnings.

Enthusiasts who don’t chase storms but are simply interested in weather are known as ‘arm chair chasers’.

Whether you prefer the on-the-ground experience or would rather observe from the safety of your loungeroom, there are a number of resources available to people that would like to know more such as the Australian Severe Weather Association and Bureau of Meteorology Storm Spotters. Or you can contact me directly – tejayshare@hotmail.com Personally, I have taken up storm chasing because it is a challenge. Foremost though, I find the science behind it interesting and enjoy seeing that science playout in real-life.

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Head for The Hills Patsy & Bill Rowe discover some hidden gems of Beverly Hills.

ALTHOUGH BILL and I have visited Beverly Hills many times it was always ‘on our way to somewhere’ with barely enough time to enjoy bagels and cream cheese at the iconic Nate'n Al’s Deli, let alone polish the credit card at Chanel.

But today at 9am (I so detest early starts) we were on the Personalized De-Luxe Tour with Miiles (his numerologist advised him to add an extra ‘i’), a trim little chap with a pencil moustache sporting a bow tie and tartan pants.

We were joined by Myra and Joe from Nevada and Mr Itsaga from Japan. With a tele-lens slung around his neck that looked like something you’d launch into space, Mr Itsaga was already photographing the limo, the hotel, the passers-by and the topiary pots.

We all expressed an interest in architecture and the history of Beverly Hills, so we headed for The Spadena House (commonly known as the Witch's House).

Built in 1921 for a silent film movie studio, the pointy, lopsided roof, tiny windows and stucco look like something plucked straight out of a Hansel and Gretel fairytale.

Next, Miiles had booked a tour of the Virginia Robinson Gardens: a superb six acre tropical paradise built in 1911 by the family of Virginia Robinson of the Robinsons-May Department stores.

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The ‘First Lady of Beverly Hills’ is legendary for her card games and cocktail parties (which were frequented by celebrities like Fred Astaire and Maurice Chevalier).

From there it was over to Greystone Mansion & Park. Celebrated as the largest home in the city, the majestic mansion has an interesting history of murder and mystery as well as having featured in famous movies including Ghostbusters, Austin Powers: Goldmember and Spiderman.

All fascinating.

However, thinking perhaps we’d overdone our enthusiasm about architecture to Miiles, I mentioned that I’d missed my mid-morning coffee infusion which was essential for the maintenance of my pleasant mood.

Wanting to experience some of the glamour of Rodeo Drive we drove to the Luxe Hotel (which used to be the very quaint European-styled Rodeo Hotel) and sat in the sun in the tiny front patio gazing at the Rolls-Royce and Maserati parked directly in front of us.

Mr Itsaga’s camera clicked continuously.

Coffee morphed into lunch as Miiles regaled us with trivia about Edelweis Chocolate, (apparently Lucille Ball’s favourite) which inspired an episode in the iconic I Love Lucy series and Sugarfina, a candy shop for adults, where a Candy Concierge ‘helps to personalise candy selections’.

I hesitated to probe more deeply into the responsibilities of a Candy Concierge lest I show my ignorance, but it’s clearly an important role.

As we relaxed, Miiles launched into a description of the O'Neill House (where he intended to take us had we not opted for coffee).

Just steps from the Golden Triangle, the home's facade was inspired by the surreal designs of famous architect Antoni Gaudi and is like stepping into Alice's Wonderland.

I felt we’d disappointed Miiles so asked him to give us some hints as to somewhere different we might go after dark. He immediately suggested the exclusive £10 Bar – indeed, it’s so exclusive entry is by reservation only!

The bar is tucked inside the Montage Beverly Hills hotel and welcomes connoisseurs to taste the world’s most precious whisky, Macallan Single Malt, some aged as long as 64 years.

Mr Itsaka asked if he would be allowed to take photographs.

But for me the highlight was a visit to Nic’s Beverly Hills, where the real draw of the lounge is their one-of-a-kind VODBOX – an ‘icebox’ cooler where patrons don animal print faux fur jackets before being escorted into the signature 28°F walk-in, drink-in exhibitionist freezer to sample premier vodkas from all over the world.

Mr Itsaka took some great photographs.

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The traveller David Williamson: Playwright and author.

Which city/country is your most travelled

Who would you most like to sit next to on a

to destination?

long flight and why?

London would be the city we have travelled to

I’d most like to sit next to an empty seat or Kristin.

most often, followed closely by New York. Being

Not necessarily in that order.

a playwright both cities are a magnet as they have so much theatre going on. I have had quite a few productions in both cities but I have to say that I do find New York, both the city and the theatre, more exciting these days. It has an incredible concentration of artistic excellence in such a small area whereas London’s West End is filled

Walk a bit to minimise the risk of deep vein thrombosis and try in vain to keep Kristin moving rapidly through duty free. How can a face cream possibly cost what they cost? Why can’t women use sorbelene?

with revivals that allow movie actors to do a bit

What is your favourite piece of technology?

of stage work.

iPad and Kindle. So many books in such a small

Is there a particular place on your travel ‘bucket list’?

Iceland for some reason. It’s always fascinated me but I’ve never made it there. It was where so many Vikings settled and, as I have some Norwegian

space. You used to have to weigh your luggage down with reading material.

What has been your best/favourite overseas purchase?

A bright red American dinner jacket which I’m

ancestry, it is a place I’d like to go. To suggest

now not game enough to wear.

that I’d go there with anyone else but my lovely

Share your best/strangest travel story:

wife, Kristin, would be courting danger.

Down in South America they massively overbook

If you could travel in luxury to anywhere in the

flights and when most travellers turn up there are

world, where would you go?

One of those super exclusive islands whose name I’ve forgotten out in the Pacific, where the water is impossibly blue and palm trees always sway and the accommodation is super luxury and you drink Dom Pérignon by the pool all day as part of the deal. Problem is only Brad and Angelina can afford the tariffs.

only half the number of seats needed, so they bring in a big board where all the seats are located on hooks and everyone stampedes to try and snatch one before they run out. My height and Australian Rules football training enabled me to fend off competitors with my long arms and reach up and grab two seats for Kristin and I and two for our polite and demure English friends. They were very impressed with the way my unruly Australian

What is your most essential travel item

behaviour enabled us all to get on board. I’ve never

and why?

been to South America since. Dreadful place.

The bag of pills common to people of our age without which I would rapidly expire.

Do you have any tips for avoiding jetlag?

Spend the kids’ inheritance and fly first class.

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How do you pass the time while in transit?

What do you recommend as a ‘must-see’ destination?

Machu Picchu (but everyone knows that).

Do you have a favourite hotel?

Window or aisle seat?

The Londres Hotel on the waterfront at San

Kristin loves peering out at what’s on offer below

Sebastian but only if you have a balcony facing

so I have no choice.

the bay. Great city, great hotel.

What is the most interesting/exotic dish you have tasted?

Camel’s hump in China. It was awful.

What has been your best overseas dining experience?

Many restaurants in France. The French know how to live and don’t fill their newspapers with the only permitted Australian topic – The ECONOMY. Australian men spend three quarters of their life talking about share prices. French men talk about wine, food and life.

What is your favourite iconic landmark?

The Bungle Bungles. Only Australia could produce such an ancient and amazingly striated landform.

What is the best thing about travelling?

Staying still in one place and not hopping from hotel to hotel like a flea.

What do you always do before you go?

Take out travel insurance.

Car, coach, plane or ship?

Ship. It suits my lazy nature. You get on board, unpack and they do the rest.

Where to next?

France. Where else? The third world is for young and vigorous people with strong stomachs, powerful immune systems and the ability to survive heat stroke.

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Foreign ownership Three iconic automotive brands – Rolls-Royce, Jaguar and Volvo – have all found revitalised futures with owners in other countries.

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IT’S BEEN MENTIONED here before that Rolls-Royce is owned by a more egalitarian maker of prestige cars, BMW. Also ownership of the historic British make Jaguar resides in India and one of Sweden’s most famous products Volvo was bought by Chinese.

In each case, it’s fair to claim these brands are doing better than they have in decades, perhaps ever.

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It’s an addition to one of the most popular segments in the luxury car market, for compact sedans.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class dominates, but the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Lexus IS250 and Infiniti Q50 also compete. There are high expectations for the baby Jag. Still British-built, it’s a rear-drive sedan with a choice of petrol and diesel engines and eight-speed automatic transmission. Its body construction is described as ‘aluminium intensive’, implying that like the XF and XJ sedans, F-Type sports car and forthcoming F-Pace SUV it uses lots of (recycled) aluminium for strength and light weight.

This usually translates to higher performance efficiency and better suspension control.

Prices start at $60,400 plus on-roads for the petrol-powered 2.0t Prestige and run to more than $100,000 for a high performance V6. The 2.0t provides 147kW of power and there’s a 2.0 turbodiesel that delivers ultra-low fuel consumption.

Value comparisons can be misleading in this segment, where detail specifications always vary, but the Jag is a little cheaper than the Mercedes and slightly more than seemingly comparable rivals.

Being a Jag, the XE as expected is good value and has a sporty feel from behind the wheel. The 2.0t engine enjoys being pushed hard to give its best and through corners the car responds crisply to the steering, sits flat and hangs on strongly.

Inside, the Prestige features seats with part-leather trim and contrasting stitching and Jaguar’s distinctive round gear selector knob that rises out of the centre console when the smart-key ignition is activated.

Its head-up info display projected on to the lower windscreen has excellent clarity. There’s low-intensity ambient feature lighting around the cabin and brushed metal trim around the dash and doors.

The interior is comfortable and has a cosy, intimate feel. In the back, this translates as more comfort for two passengers than three.

The car is well equipped for safety with emergency braking intervention and blind-spot and lane-departure warning systems.

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VOLVO XC90 The Volvo XC90 SUV looks like it’s the product of some high-style Swedish design house. The company that created the memorable P1800 coupe and Amazon sedan has re-discovered its mojo after a few forgettable decades in-between.

The superseded XC90 lasted 12 years and was very popular, probably saving the company when its other products were near-invisible.

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There’s leather, of course, plenty of safety gear, a good audio system (premium Bowers and Wilkins available for $4500 extra), integrated child booster seats, a powered tailgate, nine-inch centre screen, climate-control throughout and lighting that bends around corners with the steering.

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emergency braking intervention that reacts to pedestrians and cyclists and 360 degree-view cameras. An electronic system detects if you’re about to have a collision at an intersection, or if you’ve unintentionally strayed off the edge of the road.

The XC90 has a substantial road presence either viewed from outside or from behind the wheel. Being an SUV, sporting agility is not its forté but it sits solidly on the highway. It wasn’t tested off-road.

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ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN There are cars and there are Rolls-Royces.

And nothing currently exemplifies this difference better than the famous make’s new Dawn convertible – it’s simply magnificent.

One of six pre-pre-production Dawns recently visited Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Queensland at Southport to tap potential buyers, before continuing on a tour of Asia Pacific markets.

It was a short visit, but possibly time enough for a couple of smitten motorists to dash off cheques for $749,000 for this most glamorous of automobiles.

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The Dawn’s styling is an impressively modern interpretation of what has always made RollsRoyce special. It’s imposing, elegant and luxurious but, to my eye, not the least ostentatious.

Once upon a time, a person was not supposed to ask about the power or performance of a RollsRoyce. ‘Sufficient’ would be the answer, but as competition is greater now the maker readily reveals the Dawn’s twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder engine delivers 420 kiloWatts of power and 780 Newtonmetres of torque to drive this great ship to a governed, maximum clip of 250 kmh.

Passengers enter the Rolls’ sumptuous cockpit via rear-hinged ‘suicide’ doors, which are so big

they have power assistance to close. The fabric roof, matched in colour to the paintwork, opens and closes noiselessly in 20 seconds without the Dawn even needing to stop.

At this level a Rolls-Royce virtually sells itself.

The salesman’s role is to guide the buyer through a myriad of personalisation options, including the choice of hood ornament. It seems no Rolls is sold in merely standard trim and every buyer wants his or her car, just so.

The magnificent Dawn proves car making will never be about just utility and economy. While only select few can own it, the rest of us can be inspired by its beauty and quality.

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A NEW YEAR has begun and there is no doubt there are many anticipating what we can expect for the South East Queensland (SEQ) property market within the next 12 months.

Last year was a big year for Australian property, especially in Sydney and Melbourne where we saw continued solid growth in property value. We also saw the reserve bank drop interest rates to a record low of 2%. However, as investor demand grew – lenders were pressured by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to make it harder to finance an investment property loan.

Changes included generally stricter criteria to approve investor loans, cuts to interest rate discounts for investment loans and increased deposit amounts – up to as high as 20%.

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Property Investment commentator Michael Yardney states in his outlook for 2016 that the areas to show the most promise for capital gains are Brisbane and the broader SEQ Region.

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His article reads: “Yields are much higher compared with Sydney and Melbourne, the rate of capital gain has been moderate but sustainable to date, and affordability is far superior to the two larger cities as well.

“Interstate migration remains positive into Queensland and may start to improve with the higher rate of job creation over the past year.”

Meanwhile, Tim Lawless of property research group Corelogic RP Data has described Brisbane as the ‘missing piece of the puzzle’ and the next major capital city to invest in residential assets.

Whether you are seeking your own home or an investment, the market is looking favourable for the year ahead. Low interest rates, population growth and affordability are huge market influences.

The Gold Coast property outlook is very positive with a continued rising market – particularly for houses. There is currently a very healthy demand from overseas and interstate buyers in the lead up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Experts also predict the city population to double in size to 1.2 million people by 2050, therefore demand for housing is likely to continue increasing in the future.

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Spectacular South Bank Stunning Brisbane penthouse offers front row seats to the city.

LOCATED IN A HIGHLY sought after position with stunning views over South Bank Parklands, the Brisbane River and the city, this sensational North East aspect ‘Arbour on Grey’ penthouse encapsulates the ultimate executive lifestyle.

A quality Mirvac Development, ‘Arbour on Grey’ was designed to impress and exceed all expectations, setting a new benchmark for luxury Brisbane living.

Sensational for entertaining family and friends, the penthouse boasts floor to ceiling glass, expansive views and a spacious, contemporary open plan living design.

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ensuring a lifestyle of contemporary luxury, while breakfast in bed could be substituted for breakfast with a view, with all three bedrooms opening out to a private terrace.

Located within walking distance to the city, parkland and river walks, art galleries and city cats on the Brisbane River, as well as the markets, cafés and restaurants which South Bank is famous for, ‘Arbour on Grey’ provides a lifestyle that is envied by many, yet available so rarely.

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“The abundance of natural light, spaciousness, the fantastic contemporary design and the backdrop of views, Brisbane living doesn’t get better than the ‘Arbour on Grey’ penthouse,” says Carol.

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Penthouse 2410 ‘Arbour on Grey’ 180 Grey Street, South Brisbane The ultimate north-east position offering spacious living wrapped by stunning views over South Bank Park, the river and the city. Seeking a large scale city apartment to create a lifestyle of choice? This penthouse in ‘Arbour on Grey’, a Mirvac Development, is now available for purchase. Perfect for entertaining family and friends with floor to ceiling glass, expansive open plan living and exceptionally wide terraces.

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Absolute oceanfront ‘Broadwater Sands’ – land for sale in Northern New South Wales.

COMPRISED OF 23 HECTARES (57 acres) with an enviable 765 metres of absolute beachfront, ‘Broadwater Sands’ is offered to the market for the first time in decades.

This rare parcel of land is located on the beautiful far north coast of NSW, 20 kilometres south from Ballina and 20 kilometres north of Evans Head.

Surfing, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkelling and fishing are just some of the natural attractions of ‘Broadwater Sands’.

A consortium of friends originally purchased the ocean front property more than 30 years ago and has lovingly preserved the large parcel of land, including maintaining all roads and secure fencing.

According to Chris Kelly, one of the current owners, now is the time to pass ‘Broadwater Sands’ on to the next generation.

“The new owners can enjoy their own coastal estate or develop ‘Broadwater Sands’

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as a commercial, cultural or educational venture,” suggested Chris.

With appropriate DA approval, the potential to develop ‘Broadwater Sands’ is virtually unlimited.

The land is currently zoned as E3 Environmental Management under the Richmond Valley Local Environmental Plan 2012.

Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Paul Arthur says this is an opportunity to not only own a rare piece of coastal land, but to also create a landmark development.

“For the astute developer, the potential is virtually unlimited and unrivalled.

“The current E3 zoning is the last available in the Ballina and Byron shires,” explained Paul.

“Subject to DA approval, this zoning allows for the development of an almost infinite range of commercial and cultural purposes.”

This could include the development of an ecotourism destination, a health retreat, a creative,

business training and team building conference centre, a school campus, a wedding and function venue or as a permaculture and land management training centre.

Access to ‘Broadwater Sands’ is via a 1.5km sealed road from the Pacific Highway. This is scheduled for diversion west of the current highway within two years, still allowing excellent access, yet with even greater privacy.

‘Broadwater Sands’ is also conveniently close to a variety of schools, plus a wide range of commercial, sporting and cultural venues.

Ballina’s CBD is minutes away, offering shopping, restaurants and cafés plus the convenience of a local airport.

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23 hectares* Broadwater Sands, Lot 117 Boundary Creek Road, Broadwater This very highly sought after property has been held for over 30 years by the same group of friends. A stunning parcel of land encompassing 23 hectares* (57 acres*) with an unbelievable 765 metres* of absolute beachfront and only 20km south of Ballina. The pristine beach can be reached by one of only three 4WD beach access points between Ballina and Evans Head. Zoned to permit a multitude of uses.

• Zoned E3 Environmental Management (documents available).

• 765 metres* absolute beachfront, pristine, white, sandy beach.

• 23 hectares* (57 acres*), 1.5km sealed road.

• Approx 20kms north of Evans Head, approx 20 kms south of Ballina.

• Ideal for surfing, swimming and fishing.

• Close proximity to Ballina and Coolangatta International Airport.

• Rare opportunity for absolute beachfront land of this calibre.

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774m2* 4 Duringan Street, Currumbin Proximity to the beach, elevation, views and a protected north aspect are always sought after features. This land has it all. These types of properties are rarely available. This particular slice of paradise has been tightly held in the same family for over 55 years. Currumbin Hill is one of the only locations where the ocean meets the creek, with the elevation giving spectacular views up the coastline of the beautiful Gold Coast.

• Vacant 774m²* land.

• Zoned under Currumbin Local Area Plan Precinct 1.

• Tightly held for over 55 years.

• Expansive views across Currumbin Creek.

• Close to the cafes and boutiques that create a village type atmosphere.

• Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase such a sought after location.

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PROPERTY PREVIEW

Wild about Wildash Luxury waterfront living in the heart of Southport.

POSITIONED IN SOUTHPORT’S privileged TSS precinct, this exceptional family residence is nestled within the privacy of a 1012 square metre north-facing waterfront block.

The outlook extends beyond wide, tranquil water to the manicured grounds of James Overell Park and the Gold Coast city skyline.

Inside, natural light falls on travertine walkways while soaring white cathedral ceilings highlight polished mixed hardwood floorboards and rich timber architraves.

Functional in design, the floor plan delivers multiple living areas, a spacious office and a separately-winged parents’ retreat that integrate with alfresco entertaining areas, a large pool and a sheltered pontoon.

Call for a brochure or exclusive viewing Lucy Cole Prestige Properties Jim Sherrah 0402 201 196 jim@lucycole.com.au Nick Cole 0421 647 441 nick@lucycole.com.au

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This grand contemporary residence boasts specatcular views over the entire Gold Coast from Coolangatta to Runaway Bay. Framed by native trees, while the magnificent landscaped grounds were created over three years with no expense spared – secure, prestigious and at one with nature.

• 17 private acres, 926m2* home, ultimate coastal panorama.

• Impressive stone entry atrium, glass walkover bridge, open plan.

• Dream Miele kitchen, butler’s pantry, lift, high ceilings.

• 5 guest suites, luxurious master suite & spa, W-I-R & private TV lounge.

• Top floor office, gym, art studio & teenage retreat.

• Ideal holiday home, horse estate, luxury B&B, wedding venue.

• 3 car garage plus insulated 320m2* shed – ideal for car collector.

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Isle of dreams One of the most prestigious addresses on the Southern Gold Coast.

EVER DREAMED of living on your own private island? ‘The Isle’ is one of just eleven residences on the exclusive Anchorage estate at Tweed Heads.

With spectacular views from every room, the palatial waterfront home boasts four generous bedrooms, spacious open-plan living areas and a state-of-the-art kitchen.

Ownership of this property has many benefits including advanced security and the peace of mind that comes with living in a gated community.

Boaties will enjoy the private jetty with deep water mooring and direct ocean access, while those looking for an active lifestyle will appreciate the shared access to a full-size tennis court and 25 metre lap pool.

Location is another bonus with beaches, shopping precincts, entertainment hubs and Coolangatta airport all just minutes away.

Whether you are looking for a permanent home or part-time residence, this is a unique opportunity to purchase a slice of paradise.

For more information contact Sophie Carter Exclusive Properties Sophie Carter 0412 488 313

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• Single level architecturally designed homestead.

• Practical open plan design, with water views from every room.

• 45 metre water frontage with rare ownership to the water line.

• Private jetty with deep water mooring & direct ocean access.

• Shared full size tennis court, 25m lap pool & manicured gardens.

• All this for just over $,6000 per annum.

• Only 7km to the Gold Coast International Airport.

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SOME STAY FOR THE WEEKEND. OTHERS STAY FOREVER. One of the most appealing qualities of Sanctuary Cove is the unbuttoned, resort-style way of life. On any given day, you’ll see families relaxing beside the picturesque Marina or on their boat moored in harbour; groups of friends exploring the many boutiques throughout The Marine Village, and residents picking up groceries in their customised golf buggies. It’s a lifestyle many dream of, so there’s little wonder those who visit find it hard to leave. New stunning land release now selling.

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Jump in the buggy Lifestyle Golf Cars are catering to a thriving buggy culture.

FROM THE MANICURED GREENS of the golf course to the chic streets of The Marine Village, buggies rule supreme as the preferred mode of transport at Sanctuary Cove.

“Most people use the buggies before their cars here,” says Lifestyle Golf Cars owner Geoff Pervan.

“The golf buggy has really come into its own as an alternative mode of transport, in terms of technological advances and reliability as well as style. Our range is designed for superior handling on the course, but off the green they allow people to take transport at their own pace, and are a great match for the relaxed way of life here at Sanctuary Cove.”

One of the longest standing traders at Sanctuary Cove, Lifestyle Golf Cars specialises in sales and hire of new and used golf cars and accessories as well as vehicle servicing, repairs

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and customisations. They also offer an extensive range of 2016 vehicles, from the best-selling E-Z-GO to the super-stylish Mini Hummer or Daytona models.

After taking over the business in November 2015 and relocating the store from the old premises adjacent to the Country Club to The Marine Village shopping hub, Geoff is enjoying the idyllic lifestyle afforded by operating in one of Australia’s premier recreational destinations.

With more than 30 years’ mechanical and auto-electrical experience, Geoff was seeking a change from his previous position within the mining industry when the opportunity to take over Lifestyle Golf Cars came up.

“I was looking for an opportunity to come back to the Gold Coast to work and also to be able to spend more time with my family, so this business suited perfectly. I don’t play much golf

myself, but I have the skills and experience to service the buggies so that everyone else can have fun,” Geoff says.

“We moved the shop from the Country Club to The Marine Village in 2016. It is a fantastic atmosphere and we love being a part of the community here.”

While Geoff manages the servicing and mechanical side of the business, his daughter Amy handles administration.

Lifestyle Golf Cars is the Gold Coast’s sole authorised agent for the full range of American designed and built E-Z-GO electric and petrol vehicles. The world’s best-selling brand in golf cars, E-Z-GO vehicles are renowned for their reliability and low operating costs.

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5 MEMBERSHIPS, 1 LIFESTYLE. GOLF ACCESS MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE

WITH 5 LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP, SANCTUARY COVE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB HAS A MEMBERSHIP TO SUIT EVERY LIFESTYLE. Equity Membership – Full Membership including unlimited golf on The Pines and The Palms golf courses along with access to The Country Club fitness centre, the exclusive Golf Clubhouse, and world class practice facilities.

Corporate Golf Membership – A strictly limited number of Memberships are now offered to those businesses seeking the very best in corporate entertaining for themselves and their guests.

Golf Access Membership – Restricted Membership for junior golfers aged 32 and below, including limited access to The Pines and The Palms golf courses along with access to The Country Club fitness centre.

Country Club Membership – A Membership providing access to over 45 aerobic classes per week, the latest gymnasium equipment, four airconditioned training rooms including a cardio room, weight training room, secluded yoga studio and group fitness room, five flood lit tennis courts, a 25-metre heated pool with BBQ gazebo, private spas and saunas, specialised treatment rooms, our first-class Kidz Club, a coffee shop, and our highly trained professional staff.

Social Access Membership – Restricted Membership including unlimited access to the exclusive Golf Clubhouse for social activities and Members and Members’ guests only social events.

Contact our Sales Team today for further information on 5699 9000 Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Gleneagles Drive, Sanctuary Cove, QLD www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.au

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Group goals The Moreton Group has established a new office at Sanctuary Cove.

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THE MORETON GROUP’S Sanctuary Cove office employs four fully qualified financial

Western Australia and Queensland. His eldest son Cameron came onboard in 2003, and the

The practice is licensed through Millennium3 Financial Services Pty Ltd, which is owned by

advisers, a para-planner/adviser and four customer service officers.

Speaking of the move to open the company’s newest office in The Marine Village, founder and senior adviser Hugh Dickson notes a special synergy. The financial planning group’s logo is of a lighthouse, signifying a safe passage home – a notion that sits particularly well with the boating community of Sanctuary Cove.

“The Village offers a very special and unique experience for existing and potential clients whenever they visit the office for appointments.

It presents a resort-like ambience and everywhere you look you see quality,” he says.

Hugh established The Moreton Group in Brisbane’s Bayside in June 2001, following his career in management with Colonial in Victoria,

father-son team were joined the following year

by Richard Rushby, who is now a full partner and senior adviser working from his office at Warner on Brisbane’s Northside as well as the Sanctuary Cove office.

“We look after a broad customer base – from people just starting out in life through to those well and truly in retirement,” says Hugh.

“The Moreton Group is all about helping people of all ages meet their financial objectives and achieve their goals in life, by providing assistance in budgeting, accounting, saving, mortgages and accumulating superannuation.

“We also help our clients protect themselves and their families against traumatic life events, and finally to develop a plan for a comfortable retirement including estate planning,” he says.

the ANZ Banking Group.

As well as being a full partner and adviser of the successful family-owned business, Cameron is a permanent resident of Sanctuary Cove with his wife Jacqui and their two children, Lucas, 2, and Briella, 1. The young family enjoys weekends spent cruising the Cove’s un-spoilt waters onboard their yacht.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ben @ Bleach* Singer songwriter Ben Lee headlines the 2016 Bleach* Festival.

AUSTRALIAN-REARED Los Angeles-based singer songwriter Ben Lee has signed on as the feature artist at Bleach* 2016, the Gold Coast’s signature arts and music festival.

Ben will deliver the Bleach* keynote address, teach a free songwriting workshop and perform songs from his latest album Love is the Great Rebellion and a back catalogue of hits.

His appearance at Bleach* Festival will provide Ben with an opportunity to share his vision of creativity in a few different contexts which he finds very exciting.

“As someone who has loved ideas, speaking and sharing over the course of more than two decades as a musician, I have come to really appreciate sharing my inspiration in a variety of ways,’’ said Ben. In his address ‘Art and the Awakening of Consciousness’, Ben will share insights into his life and career over afternoon drinks. Blank GC’s Sam Morris will host the event on 9 March, presented by Griffith University and QT Gold Coast.

The accomplished artist will also helm a free songwriting workshop called ‘Songwriting Towards Virtue’ at Helensvale Community Centre on 20 March.

According to Ben, songwriting can be practised as art, craft or even prayer.

“Songwriting is simply an exercise. What really separates one writer from another is intention. Some people write with the intention of honing a craft, others to express their feelings. I write as part of the process of my own spiritual progression.”

Ben will also headline a free outdoor concert that closes Bleach* Festival at Burleigh headland. The bill includes Sunshine Coast singer songwriter Sahara Beck, punk and blues outfit We All Want To and Paul George’s (Tijuana Cartel) new roots blues band Black Rabbit George.

Ben’s Bleach* break follows a big year for the singer songwriter who celebrated 25 years in the music industry by releasing his 11th studio album, Love is the Great Rebellion. He also executive produced another for Los Angeles choir The Lake Chorus and worked hard at his ethical business and philanthropy project and for his favourite charity.

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The new album has been described as a return to pop for Ben after the concept album Deeper into Dreams (2011) and the experimental Ayahusasca: Welcome to the Work (2013).

It is also a family affair. Ben’s actress wife Ione Skye and the couple’s daughter Goldie, 6, sing background vocals for the song I’m Changing My Mind. Another, Happiness, features guest vocals by Lee’s father in law, 1960s folk singer Donovan.

Ben, 37, launched his career aged 14 in the Sydney thrash band Noise Addict. His albums include Grandpaw Would (1995), hey you, yes you (2002) and the triple ARIA award winning Awake is the New Sleep (2005), while his singles include Cigarettes will Kill You, Running with Scissors, Catch My Disease and We’re All in This Together.

His songs feature in many films including There’s Something About Mary and TV series such as Grey’s Anatomy, Scrubs and Packed to the Rafters.

He acted opposite his good friend Rose Byrne in the Australian film The Rage in Placid Lake and featured on Joel Madden’s team on the 2013 season of TV talent show The Voice.

BLEACH* FEATURE ARTIST n Afternoon with Ben Lee: 9 March at 3pm A QT Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise. Tickets $45 (includes welcome drinks and canapés).

Songwriting with Ben Lee: 20 March at 10am Helensvale Community Centre - FREE. Bleach* @ Burleigh: 20 March at 1.30pm Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads - FREE. Bleach* Festival runs from 4 - 20 March and features more than 50 events and hundreds of artists. For the full program and ticketing details visit: bleachfestival.com.au

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Come on board Papillon and enjoy a relaxing, scenic experience sailing through the waterways of Sanctuary Cove to the Gold Coast’s magnificent Broadwater. Along the way view the region’s most prestigious real estate while enjoying the wind, water and all that Mother Nature has to offer. Seats 8 people comfortably.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing Ancient China Interview with Shen Yun Performing Arts Principal Dancer Jialing Chen.

WHAT IS THE BEST way to tell a story that spans 5,000 years and takes place in a distant land called the Middle Kingdom? The answer – soon to be unveiled on stages in Queensland – is classical Chinese dance.

For ten years, Shen Yun Performing Arts has brought the beauty of traditional China to the international stage. From New York to Taipei, from Brisbane to Istanbul, Shen Yun has performed in over 100 cities across five continents.

How has Shen Yun, which started as a small non-profit organisation in New York, achieved this scale of success? What is its secret?

To find the answer, we spoke to Principal Dancer Jialing Chen, who has been performing with Shen Yun since 2007.

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Your performances often depict heavenly scenes and divine beings. Where does this spiritual tradition stand in Chinese culture?

China was once known as ‘The Celestial Empire’ and ‘The Land of the Divine’.

And Chinese mythology is filled with accounts of semi-divine beings coexisting with humans on Earth.

These deities are said to have left a rich culture of music, dance, and other arts. In fact, you could say we attribute all aspects of traditional Chinese culture to divine intervention. This includes Chinese language, attire, medicine, architecture ... Ancient Chinese believed they were living in a land guided by the divine. They were living a lifestyle created by the divine.

Are these beliefs still embraced in China today?

Sadly, no. The Communist Party took over 60-some years ago, and many things have been lost. The generations that followed grew up without a true sense of our heritage. It’s a shame, and it’s also a main reason why Shen Yun was established. Our mission is to revive China’s traditional culture and share it with people all over the world.

What does it mean to revive a culture?

I think the most important aspect of traditional culture is its moral compass and spiritual culture.

Everything in Shen Yun revolves around these principles. When we perform, we want to give our

audience more than short-lived excitement. We want to share with them something inspiring, the spirit of traditional China. And classical Chinese dance is the perfect medium.

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Why is this art form a good fit?

Classical Chinese dance is a perfect representative of traditional Chinese culture because so many aspects of this civilisation are woven into it. It incorporates traditional aesthetics, decorum, and values, which you can see in the dances – things like benevolence and humility, the combination of inner strength and exterior softness, and the idea of circular motion and fluid continuity.

Classical Chinese dance was passed down from one dynasty to the next, and today, it’s one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.

It’s an incredibly expressive art form – giving us the freedom to explore any character or emotion.

How does classical Chinese dance achieve this?

It all comes down to what we call ‘bearing’ and ‘form’. Form refers to hundreds of unique movements and postures. Seasoned dancers know how to move every part of their body in perfect harmony – down to the direction of the eyes and the movement of their breath. In dramatic dances, classical Chinese dance also includes unique acting elements.

Bearing, meanwhile, is the spirit of the dance movement. It’s not as well defined but no less important. When we dance, bearing is just as visible as any surface physical movement.

Classical Chinese dance also has an extensive array of techniques including jumps, spins, flips, and difficult tumbling moves. These add to the powers of expression, and heighten the energy level on stage.

You perform all over the world. How do different people react to the performance?

That’s the beauty of art, and particularly classical Chinese dance – it’s a universal language. Plus, our artistic team has done a great job with the animated backdrops, which really transport you and put you right there on the scene. Of course, the bilingual emcees help bridge any remaining gap. So even though our show presents the traditional culture of China, it’s still something everyone relates to.

What stories and legends can we expect this year?

Every year, we put on an all-new performance.

But we like to keep it a surprise. You’ll have to come and see for yourself.

Shen Yun will perform at the Lyric Theatre QPAC from 26 - 28 February, The Arts Centre Gold Coast from 4 - 5 March, and Empire Theatre, Toowoomba on 2 March. For more details visit

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Village Events

ENTERTAINMENT

12-14 FEBRUARY Chinese New Year

28 FEBRUARY Sunday Sounds

12 MARCH Mummy Tree Markets

The Marine Village will host a sensational three-day festival to salute the arrival of the Year of the Monkey in 2016. Families are invited to join in the free spectacle of live entertainment featuring lion dancing, as well as performances by traditional Chinese musicians.

The program will also include authentic cuisine, Asian-inspired workshops for all ages, free kids’ activities, jumping castle, face painting and more.

With a program of free afternoon concerts featuring fantastic local and national artists, Sunday Sounds has retained its status as one of the most popular weekend family events at Sanctuary Cove. Relax with live music under The Marine Village marquee from 1-6pm while the kids enjoy the jumping castle, face painting and more. Soak up the atmosphere and indulge in a day out with family and friends. 1-3pm Mark Watson, 4-6pm Louie Shelton Band.

Held regularly at The Marine Village, Mummy Tree Markets are a boutique, family-friendly market featuring a collection of bespoke, hand-crafted and unique children’s clothing, toys, jewellery, home décor, women’s fashion, inspired gift ware, children’s entertainment and more. Enjoy a family morning out wandering the quaint market stalls from 9am to 1pm, before exploring the great coffee and gourmet dining options The Marine Village has to offer.

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We welcome you to a warm, authentic Thai dining experience overlooking the charming harbour at The Marine Village.

Thai House Sanctuary Cove offers Southeast Asia’s legacy of quintessential cuisine for romantic getaways, celebrations, or to simply escape with your friends and family.

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Easter Eggstravaganza Hop along for Easter fun.

THE EASTER BUNNY will soon be searching out secret spots around Sanctuary Cove to hide all those lovely chocolate eggs. Why not come along and join in the fun as the precinct hosts the Gold Coast’s favourite Easter celebration?

Sanctuary Cove’s Easter Eggstravaganza will be held on 27 March, followed by a week-long festival of free school holiday family fun.

Following on from the success of last year’s event, which drew more than 8,000 people to Sanctuary Cove, Easter Eggstravaganza 2016 will feature an expanded program of entertainment including jumping castles for the kids, train rides, pony rides, a baby animal farm and loads of fun games. Visitors will be able to join in a special interactive Easter hunt, as they search for a series of special codes hidden throughout The Marine Village.

And of course, the event would not be complete without a visit from the Easter Bunny, who will delight kids with cuddles as it hops through the Marine Village.

Johan Hasser, Head of Marketing and Events at Mulpha Sanctuary Cove, says the annual Easter celebrations have become one of the most popular events on The Marine Village calendar.

“The Easter holidays are a time for families to take a break together after the hectic start to the New Year,” says Johan.

“We are pleased to be able to bring together a fantastic program of entertainment and fun activities for our Easter Eggstravaganza, which has grown each year to become a fixture of our community events program here at Sanctuary Cove.”

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February Gayle Reichelt, SS Dicky – Beach Remains 2015, oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist

ENTERTAINMENT

5 - 28 FEBRUARY Sand Safari presented by Streets Ice Cream Enter the enchanted wonderland of Sand Safari presented by Streets Ice Cream as Surfers Paradise transforms into a precinct of art inspired by sand and sea. With 15 mini sculptures scattered across the Coast, as well as large sand sculptures along the Surfers Paradise foreshore, Sand Safari will feature DreamWorks heroes Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Shrek and more.

FROM 6 FEBRUARY Gayle Reichelt: The Last Fleet

19 FEBRUARY Balkan Party

Inspired by weathered shipwrecks, The Last Fleet thematically reviews the fate of abandoned, human manufactured objects in the natural environment. In this series, Reichelt explores the paradoxical and beguiling beauty of these ‘skeletons’ of our throwaway society. The exhibition will be on show in the Foyer Gallery at The Arts Centre Gold Coast until 20 March 2016.

Goran Bregovi brings his raucous Balkan Party to Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Along with his Wedding and Funeral Band, the celebrated composer and Balkan rock star will fill the Concert Hall with a wonderful and festive blend of Gypsy brass, traditional Bulgarian vocals, polyphonies and percussion; frantically blended with electric guitar and synth.

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THE 2016 BRUCE LYNTON CHARITY GOLF DAY

THE 2016 BRUCE LYNTON CHARITY BALL

Friday 13th May 2016

Saturday 14th May 2016

Venue: RACV Royal Pines Resort Time: 9:30am - 10:15am (registration) 10:30am - 11:15am (lunch) 11:30am (tee off) Event type: Ambrose Cost: $165 incl. GST for an individual player $660 incl. GST for a team of 4 $1,100 incl. GST for a hole sponsorship

Venue: RACV Royal Pines Resort, Grand Ballroom Time: 6:30pm - 1:00am Dress Code: Black tie Cost: $230pp including GST $2,300 including GST for a table of 10

What you can expect on the day...

• 18 holes of golf • Electric cart hire • Light lunch & refreshments prior to tee off • Snacks and beverages during play (inclusive of select alcoholic beverages) • Evening canapés including exciting prizes & raffle • Hole in one prize of a vehicle from the Bruce Lynton Automotive Group range

What you can expect on the night...

• A three course meal • A six and a half hour beverage package including basic spirits, wine, beer and soft drinks • Charity auction • All-night live entertainment

PROUDLY SUPPORTING TO PURCHASE TICKETS CALL (07) 5557 7999 OR E-MAIL CHARITYBALL@BRUCELYNTON.COM WWW.BRUCELYNTONCHARITYBALL.COM

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19 FEBRUARY FLiCKERFEST 2016

FROM 20 FEBRUARY Journeys North

Celebrating 25 years of excellence, Flickerfest brings its finest selection of Australian short films to The Arts Centre Gold Coast. Audiences will experience a smorgasbord of the most innovative, creative and cutting edge short films selected from over 2,400 submissions. The calibre of this year’s program is undeniable with several films screening at some of the world’s most prominent and revered film festivals.

Last shown in January 1988, this latest exhibition of Journeys North highlights how Queensland has changed since the original commission.

The six photographers involved each travelled to different regions of Queensland where they documented the lifestyles, attitudes and values of society in the late 1980s. On show at the Queensland Art Gallery until 10 July 2016.

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29 FEBRUARY EXILE: Songs & Tales of Irish Australia Artistic director Shane Howard brings together some of the finest Australian and Irish artists including Paul Kelly and Leah Flanagan to present this vibrant tapestry of stories, imagery and music. EXILE: Songs & Tales of Irish Australia will play one night only in Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Concert Hall as part of a national tour.

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ENTERTAINMENT

6 MARCH Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Don’t miss this exceptionally rare opportunity to experience the artistry of Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in this one-night-only special event in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Concert Hall. Nine-time GRAMMY winner Wynton Marsalis leads this superlative big band featuring 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers in jazz music today.

6 MARCH Mooloolaba Mile

11 MARCH Wild Wogs

The Mooloolaba Mile continues to attract swimmers from all over Australia. The main event, a one-mile (1.6km) course, has become popular around the globe for elite swimmers but is also well within reach for beginner and novice ocean swimmers. New for 2016 is the 3km Marathon distance – a great option for seasoned swimmers and aspiring triathletes.

Jupiters Hotel & Casino will bring the outrageously funny Wild Wogs to the Gold Coast for a night of non-stop cultural comedy. Starring Gabriel Rossi, Acropolis Now’s George Kapiniaris, Logie nominated comedian Tahir and Fat Pizza’s Rob Shehadie, the show will offer an hilarious insight into the daily antics of an Aussie Wog. The Aussie boys will be joined on stage by Miami comedian Ashley Fils-Aime.

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11-13 MARCH CMC Rocks QLD

19 MARCH Oz Rock Roadshow

19 MARCH La Bella Vita, Palazzo Versace

CMC Rocks QLD 2016 is on track to be bigger and better than ever. Jason Aldean – one of the biggest superstars in American music – is the headline act, while local performers include The Sunny Cowgirls, Morgan Evans and Travis Collins. Brisbane will also host the CMC Music Awards at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre the day before the festival kicks off at Willowvale.

An incredible line-up of Australian talent is set to rock the stage at Jupiters Theatre. In a night of classic hits and adrenaline-charged performances, artists including Mark Gable, Angry Anderson and Steve Mulry will perform the songs that have defined local culture since the seventies. This promises to be an dynamic event that will celebrate the soundtrack of an entire generation.

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Under the stars, experience breathtaking performances beside the shimmering Palazzo Versace fountain as we celebrate the beauty and grandeur of opera and all things Italian.

Enjoy exceptional culinary delights as the stars of Opera Queensland bring to life works by the great masters: Verdi, Puccini and Rossini.

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The Violinist of Venice

I’ll See You in Paris

By Alyssa Palombo

By Michelle Gable

Spanning more than 30 years of Adriana d’Amato’s life, The Violinist of Venice is a story of passion, music, ambition, and finding the strength to both fall in love and to carry on when it ends. RRP $29.99

From a charming hamlet in the English countryside, to a decaying estate kept behind barbed wire, and ultimately to Paris, this book winds together the lives of three women born generations apart. RRP $29.99

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Gotta Love This Country!

The Big Book of Australian Racing Stories

By Peter FitzSimons

By Jim Haynes

Peter FitzSimons celebrates the good, the generous, the kind and the downright strange in this hilarious and heart-warming collection of stories from grassroots sporting fields around the country. RRP $29.99

In these stories, full of the humour and romance of the track, Jim reminds us of the great champions, the tragedies and the unique characters (equine and human) of racing. RRP $32.99

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New York

All the Buildings in London

By Alexandra Carroll

By James Gulliver Hancock

Stunningly photographed and designed, this inspiring guide will help you to navigate the grid and discover the aesthetic pleasures that make New York city endlessly enticing and fascinating. RRP $39.99

Londoners, travellers and dreamers will all love this one-of-a-kind volume on the well-loved city of London with playful illustrations of iconic buildings including Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and many more. RRP $37.95

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Girls Who Travel

No Baggage

By Nicole Trilivas

By Clara Bensen

Heartfelt and hilarious, Girls Who Travel is a witty debut novel about finding your way to yourself – and the unexpected detours that make the trip truly unforgettable. RRP $32.99

Spanning eight countries and three weeks, No Baggage is a romance, a travelogue, and a bright modern take on the age-old question: Is it possible to truly leave your baggage behind? RRP $29.95

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BRAINFOOD

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CRYPTIC ACROSS

CRYPTIC DOWN

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1 For a few pence, recite poetry to be the most conspicuous item in the show (11) 6 Made a recognition error as it was too skim, somehow (7) 7 Initiated a call which echoed (4) 9 Peas, say, charged with a little electricity for extra vigour (3) 11 Do without roof renovations planned around the third of August (5) 12 A gale blows about the scum on the pond (5) 13 Sounds like the part of the leg you pull on (3) 15 You see I was shocked on a Wednesday (4) 17 Bright red traces left hanging around (7) 18 A couple that works well in pairs tidies up their differences (11)

1 Those suffering glaucoma fed those who were hard to distinguish against the backdrop (11) 2 Wield a timetable holding nothing before the start of everything (4) 3 Elicit an artless takeover (5) 4 Somehow make the general greater! (7) 5 Takes up an axe, an egg and rates them somewhat “overinflatedly” (11) 8 Stripes around “cloth” workers (7) 9 You want to top up the container? (3) 10 I hear he’s not well off, my foot! (3) 14 Imagine us leaving succour to happen by itself (5) 16 Be overly concerned about the ridge on the guitar (4)

ACROSS 1 Most conspicuous item on show (11) 6 Falsely identified (7) 7 Reverberated (4) 9 Vigour (3) 11 Do without (5) 12 Seaweed subphylum (5) 13 Drag (3) 15 Amazed (4) 17 Bright red (7) 18 Differences (11) DOWN 1 Disguised to blend in with one’s surroundings (11) 2 Carry (4) 3 Elicit (5) 4 Increase in size (7) 5 Overrates (11) 8 Ministers of religion (7) 9 Earthenware container (3) 10 Animal foot (3) 14 Take place (5) 16 Worry (4)

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No. 768

Easy

No. 769

time for ten 1. In which state is the electorate represented by foreign minister Julie Bishop?

2. What does a gerontologist study?

3. Which novel by Franz Kafka features the character Joseph K.?

4. In the TV show Breaking Bad, what was the name of the main character, played

by Bryan Cranston?

5. Who is the current Prime Minister of India?

6. The powerful Rockefeller family is commonly associated with which US state?

7. After independence the name Tanzania was chosen as a portmanteau of the names of which two regions?

8. In astronomical terms, what is a syzygy?

9. True or false: Groucho Marx was the eldest Marx Brother?

10. How many parts did Peter Sellers play in the film Dr Strangelove?

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Stars

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

PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar

CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul

SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr

LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug

Your love life could take a lovely step in an upbeat direction, so if you're single, take the initiative and be a little more outgoing; you may meet an upbeat or quirky and fun character. The solar eclipse on March 9 suggests an affair of the heart will undergo considerable change, and it'll be in your interest to weigh options carefully, especially regarding changes at home.

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec

You'll enjoy letting your inner artist out and indulging a little more in activities that spark your interests. A change of circumstance will vindicate the idea that you're on the right path, be this with family, a group or a collaboration. The lunar eclipse on March 23 could signal a fresh chapter in an alliance, business or personal, so get set to network and mingle.

TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May

VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sept

CAPRICORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan

GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun

LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct

AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb

Prepare for new circumstances, especially if you were born around February 22 or early March.

A fresh chapter could involve new parameters within a close relationship – business or personal. Singles may meet someone you feel a fated connection with, or rekindle an old flame.

If you're looking for career advancement, you could find it now; put your best foot forward.

Itchy feet could spur you on to incorporate new ideas into your life, but they could also potentially lead to mistakes, such as letting good opportunities fall from your grasp. The astro climate will encourage you to invest in the people and circumstances that resonate with you now; and you could even boost your circumstances considerably. Avoid burning bridges.

A fresh alliance is on the cards and this may come from out of the blue, or simply from left-field.

Singles, this is your time to mingle, especially around the new moons on February 8 and March 9; you could meet an innovative and ingenious character. Couples could inject more fun into relationships for an upbeat feel now. Twins could get ahead at work so take the initiative.

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A brand new chapter could unfold financially and, if you haven't yet anticipated that this is on the way, prepare for developments that could have wide-ranging consequences. These are likely to be connected with domestic, family or property circumstances. You may also be in the position to plan and strategise regarding a wish or a dream you'd like to set in motion.

The eclipses in March will impact your partnerships and your personal life, making the next two months pivotal in your relationships. You may feel inclined to re-invent yourself at this time, beginning with an overhaul of health and fitness or simply by paying more attention to diet and work-life balance.

Focus on personal development could take your life to the next level.

While you'll be in the full throes of welcoming a fresh year, you may paradoxically undergo a retrospective phase, and matters to do with your past, be these nostalgic or simply events you have yet to process, may be on your mind. Rest assured, the eclipses in March will nudge you forward onto a new trajectory, especially regarding work, your daily feel-good factor and health.

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Mars in your sign until early March will boost your kudos and put that spark back in your step. This may be a sociable phase, and someone you feel drawn to will be a real highlight. This phase could include an interest or a hobby that simply absorbs you. A new development with family, your interests or finances could take you a step closer to your long-term goals.

If you're looking for career advancement or simply for the chance to prove yourself in some way, you could experience a lovely opportunity, as your communications, the chance to shine through up-skilling or education, for example, could take you to fresh heights and the chance to boost your status. Developments at home in March could be deciding factors.

Travel, broadening your horizons, study and, for some, legal agreements, could all potentially kick-start a transformative phase for you over the next two months. Your connection with a place or a person you feel a fated or an inevitable link with could become the turning point of a major decision that may feature increased travel or a development in your neighbourhood.

The keys to a successful outcome as you move forward lie in careful negotiation skills and your ability to re-invent yourself. The cosmic climate will encourage you to strive ahead with a fresh outlook in February, while the eclipses in March may ask that you re-evaluate what – and who – is truly important to you, as the areas you share with others will come up for review.

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No. 769

1 Western Australia.

2 Ageing.

3 The Trial.

4 Walter White.

5 Narendra Modi.

6 New York.

7 Tanganyika and Zanzibar.

8 The line of three convergent celestial bodies.

9 False.

10 Three.

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Loveland An underwater collision of fashion and fine art.

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THE REIMAGINING of storybook concepts and bespoke exaggerated sets come together in a unique combination of underwater fine art and fashion photography, as showcased on our cover.

Beth Mitchell, a young photographer passionate

All sets were handcrafted, built and photographed underwater by Beth, while Playful label ‘I Found Lucy’ created the striking customised couture designs.

Gold Coast based makeup and hair stylist

about inspiring art lovers and collectors, has made impressive tracks in unifying the underwater and fashion genre with her electrifying array of photographic stories and art print editions.

Her work has been very well received, both internationally and nationally, and Beth hopes to now focus on progressing the photographic medium in the Australian art community.

Beth’s new mini series ‘Loveland’ is currently exhibiting in Melbourne’s Manyung Galleries alongside other underwater pieces. The four images in the series are reminiscent of the Alice in Wonderland tale paired with an exploration of love, heartache and childlike euphoria.

The series is a result of a creative collaboration by some of the region’s most talented professionals.

Kylie Eustace from Kylie’s Professional brought her unique flair to the shoot and ‘sweetheart character’ Brittney Brockhurst of Dallys Models braved the cold pre-summer water to dance among giant hearts and flowers in each scene.

Photography & Art Direction: Beth Mitchell bethmitchellphoto.com Makeup/Hair Styling: Kylie Eustace kylieeustace.com.au Garment Designs: I Found Lucy Instagram: @ifoundlucy Model: Brittney Brockhurst @ Dallys Models Instagram: @britbrock

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