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BY MIKE O’CONNOR National Australia Bank will close its Merthyr Road branch in New Farm Village on March 8, claiming that more than half its customers only visited it once in 2017. NAB retail customer executive for Brisbane Adam Allan said research revealed 58 per cent of the branch’s customers visited the branch once in the past year, while 85 per cent of its customers did their banking at other NAB branches. However, local business people contacted by My Village News said the reason fewer people had been visiting the branch was because it had been closing its doors at lunchtime, normally one of its busiest times. “They set out to reduce the number of people using it by shutting at lunchtime so they could justify closing the branch and they succeeded,” said one leading New Farm businessman. Mr Allan said the bank recognised

the way people did their banking was changing, with fewer people using branches as they used to and the vast majority of our customers using digital channels. “We have written to customers to let them know they can continue to do their banking at the nearby Fortitude Valley branch (2km away) or Capital Office branch (2.9km away), or via the NAB mobile app, internet or telephone. “NAB also has a relationship with Australia Post that allows customers to withdraw and deposit cash, pay bills and check their account balance using Bank@Post – including at the New Farm Post Office,” he said.

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If there is one prediction for 2018 that can be made with certainty, it is that the district will continue to undergo substantive change. The traffic congestion now apparent in Skyring Terrace can only worsen as more highrise units are completed and occupied with no apparent thought given to traffic flow. If existing development approvals go ahead Festival Place at Newstead, a narrow cul de sac will be expected to safely handle the traffic generated by 1200 apartments as well as the semi-trailers which service Woolworths at Gasworks. The council cannot ignore this unfolding problem with traffic queues in Longland Street and Wyandra Street already common as residents battle to access Skyring Terrace. Unsightly hoardings will continue to fence off undeveloped sites with no consideration given to the streetscape.

It’s time someone had a quiet word to developers and reminded them of their civic responsibilities. The year should also see some progress being made on the implementation of the council’s River Access Strategy. We’ve had River’s Edge Strategy 2013 which proved that strategies are fine but only if they are implemented. River Access, we are told, builds on this. The community awaits action to reinforce the rhetoric although as noted in this space previously, the fact that it ignores the bus-CityCatferry-retail-entertainment-dining and high density residential hub that is Teneriffe-Newstead means that it is flawed from the outset. There is much, however, for which to be thankful. New Farm Park remains the emerald green gem in our crown and our thanks to the team that keeps it that way. The neighbourhood continues to enjoy an efficient public transport system and some good work has been done by council in renovating sections of the river walk. The neighbourhoods served by My Village News are great places to live. Let’s keep them that way in 2018.

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Nuisance cars hard to budge BY ALEX TREACY Seemingly abandoned vehicles are taking up to six weeks to be investigated and removed, despite taking up premium parking space on the streets of New Farm. There’s little Brisbane City Council (BCC) can do about the issue, according to Central ward councillor Vicki Howard. “Council is not legally able to tow vehicles that are not abandoned,� Cr Howard said. “That is, when vehicles are registered, parked legally, and not creating a safety hazard.� This is despite more than 100 reports of abandoned vehicles in New

Farm during the past year. Once a car is reported abandoned, Council begins an investigation that can take up to six weeks. If an owner is unable to be contacted using details provided to the Department of Main Roads and Transport, a bright yellow sticker is placed on the vehicle urging the owner to contact Council and alerting others the vehicle has been reported. “A lot of people assume somebody else has reported these vehicles and therefore we don’t get notified,� Cr Howard said. “Abandoned vehicles take up valuable parking space and that’s why I actively encourage any concerned resident to contact us so we can investigate.�

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HEAVENLY HELP: Pyjama Foundation volunteer Cass Palmer-Field. Photo by James Jessup.

BY ANNE-MARIE WHITE Cass Palmer-Field is an angel with a social conscience. The Mackay born, now New Farm local, is a Pyjama Angel volunteering with The Pyjama Foundation in their mission to encourage learning for children in foster care. “I feel so privileged to be able to hopefully make a small difference in the life of a child who has had a rocky start to life,� she says. “There are so many children who have never had the opportunities to learn that I and my friends have had, so being in a position where I can potentially make positive changes in the direction of someone’s life is very rewarding.� Cass is a high-achieving fourth year law and journalism student at Griffith University and last year during National Volunteers Week she was asked to produce suggestions for a feature story for a group assessment. “I wanted to create a segment on something uplifting so when I came across The Pyjama Foundation I was really impressed with their vision of creating positive relationships for children in care,� she said. “Even more because their philosophy was to empower these young vulnerable children with one on one learning, life skills and personal confidence training. “My story didn’t get up but I was so impressed by the fact I could make a difference by just donating one hour a week of my time that I immediately volunteered to become a Pyjama Angel.� After reference checks and training, Cass was excited but a little daunted. “I was inspired by the stories I heard during the training sessions of Angels who had made significant differences in improving the lives of

foster children - like the boy who went from truant to school captain and the girl who last year achieved her goal of enrolling in university.� When Cass was paired this year with a 12-year-old boy to assist with his studies, she was anxious and a little overwhelmed that she would not be good enough. “This was a far more serious responsibility than the babysitting I had done, but it has worked out to be an extraordinary personal experience. We have a lot in common and being a bit older than the primary schoolgirl I had expected to be placed with, we talk a similar language and have many common interests.� Both are sports enthusiasts and both fly the Broncos flag, so conversation is always easy as each week’s meeting usually begins with a football rundown. Cass also carries all the learning support in a Broncos bag which reenforces their combined loyalty. “I think being able to share simple things has given me the opportunity to relate well and be a positive influence. “At first he didn’t want to do any school work or study but now he is completing his homework and doing really well at school – in fact he recently passed all his subjects and I can’t tell you how proud I was of him. “He now has goals of finishing school....How wonderful would that be!� Cass says being a Pyjama Angel and knowing she is making a difference in one boy’s life has been humbling, and there is no doubt that this young man’s future now shines brighter thanks to her dedication and compassion.

A bar extending over the river beneath the Story Bridge has been proposed as part of the Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment. Agreement from the Brisbane City Council is being sought to vary existing approvals to allow for the construction of an octagonal, 280sqm bar and music venue protruding over the river and incorporating a boardwalk. The development application seeks permission to trade from 6am1.30am with any amplified music or amplified sound in outdoor areas ceasing at 10pm. It seeks extended trading hours for special events such as New Years Eve or events such as River Fire, New Year’s Eve and major events occurring under special event permits. According to the development application, “sporting a hidden DJ box within the bar, the design reflects a

brief for intimate and collaborative live music gigs�. “The architecturally designed central bar allows patrons to enjoy the river views and breezes throughout the venue while still being able to connect with the DJ and musicians,� the application says. “During the day, the waterfront deck will be the ultimate relaxation and drinking spot. “Come night time, the late-night music will become the perfect nightcap for its neighbouring restaurants and hotel visitors.� It also describes the bar as having a generous outdoor lounge area. “The architecture sees large arched doors into the central space which was inspired by the Story Bridge arched pylons, while the fit-out makes reference to a different olde worlde time in Brisbane’s history mixed with some European influences.�

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The redevelopment of the wharves includes a 164 room five-star Art Series Hotel with a rooftop pool and conference facilities which is expected to be completed this year. Ground floor retail tenancies will include a Greek restaurant by Sydney chef-restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess, a Hong Kong-style eatery by Brisbane restaurateur

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BY ALEX TREACY The people of McConnel have elected an “honoured and proud” Grace Grace MLA to serve as their inaugural State member. “I thank the people of McConnel for making me their first member for the new seat of McConnel,” Mrs Grace said. Mrs Grace’s re-election - she previously represented the defunct Brisbane Central electorate - comes with a promotion to the senior portfolio of Education, as well as Industrial Relations. “I’m thrilled and excited by the new portfolio,” she said. “I’m looking forward to continuing to deliver for the electorate.” One of her top priorities is steering the planning and consultation phase of the 1500-student Fortitude Valley State High School, due for completion in 2020, which will replace the decommissioned Fortitude Valley State School.

FORWARD PLANNING: Inaugural member for McConnel Grace Grace outlines her priorities for the year ahead. Photo by Alex Treacy.

“It’s a huge accomplishment for the area,” Mrs Grace said. “We’ve already bought some additional land to make the school bigger, next to Green Square Close.” The school will be multi-level and will ease overcrowding at Brisbane State High School and Kelvin Grove State High School, both of which are “bursting at the seams,” according to Mrs Grace. At the end of January, Mrs Grace will open new classrooms at New Farm State School, which now has on-site parking for teachers for

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the first time and room to grow in the future after the acquisition of nearby properties. “I was asked [about the opening ceremony] during the campaign,” Mrs Grace said. “I said just talk to the minister’s office. “Little did I know I was going to be the minister as part of that opening!” Outside of her new portfolio, Mrs Grace said one of her greatest hopes for 2018 was to finalise the building for the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre.

Locals are being urged to take part in a Blood Sugar Challenge in an effort to prevent diabetes or better understand the risks. New Farm resident, Beth Steels, who will launch the program, said there were simple tests available to determine if a person was pre-diabetic and likely to develop diabetes. She is conducting free clinical trials to compare and contrast different methods of combating high sugar levels in those considered pre-diabetic. “The issue with diabetes is that there are no signs or symptoms,” Ms Steels said. “There is a list of signs of symptoms readily available, but some people may have none of the symptoms and may think they’re safe. “The Blood Sugar Challenge is aiming to build awareness and have people check for the signs,” she said.

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BY THOMAS MORGAN Climbing vertical cliff faces is not for the faint-hearted, but over the next year, one New Farm resident will show it is for the generous-hearted. Josh Worley (pictured), 29, who typically only has time on weekends to pursue his favourite hobby, will this month instead embark on a year-long climbing trip spanning three continents and 33 summits. In the process, Mr Worley hopes to raise $100,000 for environment group the Climate Change Council of Australia and children’s mental health support group Reach Out Australia. “The reason particularly for Reach Out Australia was that I wanted to focus on mental health and in particular for high school,” he said. “A lot of the resources I have seen produced have been comprehensive and I would have appreciated as a teenager knowing an organisation like Reach Out Australia existed.” Mr Worley first began climbing ten years ago and said the inspiration for the trip came from a dream of him climbing the Peruvian summit Alpamayo several years ago. “I started planning the trip this year when I was more experienced, so it

quickly went from just one summit to a whole year,” he said. By his own calculations, Mr Worley expects to spend a quarter of the coming year climbing vertical slopes, a feat he said was possible for others as well. “I’m not a professional athlete, I’m just a weekend warrior,” he said. “A big part of this is showing regular people they can do some pretty incredible things.” When asked about the dangers, Mr Worley said there would be some challenges. “From a climbing perspective, it will mainly be keeping on top of my fear levels and making good sound decisions. “A couple of the routes will be particularly dangerous and extremely hard.” Throughout the journey, Mr Worley will update followers on Instagram of his progress, allowing locals to take in the sights of his climbs. “The routes I will climb typify the style of the area and are quite famous for being beautiful.” For information and donation visit www.verticalyear.com

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Ian Malouf says goodbye BY ANNEMARIE WHITE Selling Malouf Pharmacies, one of Australia’s largest pharmacy groups, to Ramsay Health Care was initially an extremely difficult decision for the Malouf family, but according to Ian Malouf, in the end it became a very easy one. “My brother Richard, who opened our first store in the Brisbane city centre in 1962, wanted to retire and at the same time Ramsay, the nation’s largest private hospital operator, was looking to expand into community pharmacies. Knowing that Malouf Pharmacies had a strong reputation with 18 stores throughout Queensland, Ramsay persisted and in doing their research, put a persuasive case to the Malouf Group. “They liked our commercial practices based on a customer service focus, our philosophical and holistic approach to medicine and health as well as our expanding beauty and cosmetic businesses,” says Ian. “I think we all agreed that Ramsay’s commitment to continue running our stores seamlessly under the Malouf Pharmacies banner, retaining all 450 of our workforce including corporate staff and providing the same customer service, was a positive standpoint.” The good news for loyal Malouf customers is that nothing will change. However, for the Malouf brothers and partner, Lawrie Bray, life will certainly change. The biggest challenge for Ian and his own family will be what comes next for the family of six. Ian and Joanne and their four children are all pharmacists working in the business, although Ian laughingly admits daughter Bridget has now gone to “the dark side

studying medicine”. “Having all six of us working as pharmacists in the family business may be some sort of Australian record, although there was certainly never any pressure to join the trade,” he says. “More likely it was through social osmosis during childhood and working in the family business during school holidays that we all ended up here.” Since buying the three local chemist shops from Alf Sorbello in 1982 (the one closer to the City along Brunswick Street was closed), Ian has been an enthusiastic supporter of Merthyr Village. He suggests the challenge of breathing life into struggling suburban villages is “appealing and exciting and could well provide my next creative opportunity”. “This Christmas was the first in my working life that I wasn’t in the stores late Christmas Eve or during the school holidays,” confesses Ian. “Although I am still working in a very hands-on capacity throughout January ensuring the takeover runs smoothly.” And the future? “In some respects letting go will be hard for Richard and I as we have dedicated our whole life since our university days to building up the Malouf family business. “But we don’t have the ego of having to keep going on and I see this as an opportunity to do new things like travelling with my wife to Europe and Scandinavia discovering many of the places we haven’t yet seen.” Quickly regaining his ebullient positivity, he finishes “and of course as a keen, if amateur master athletics competitor, there is a goal to improve my 100m time and master that gruelling 400 metres!”.

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COUNCIL CONNECTIONS MAKING HISTORY: Kangaroo Point Neighbourhood Watch’s Austin Adams is leading the call for story submissions about the old Kangaroo Point for their new publication.

Tackling traffic congestion with Cr Amanda Cooper by building a new on-ramp at Spring Hill for the Inner City Bypass

2018 INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITIES With Christmas and the New Year celebrations now a fond memory I want to let you know about some of our major priorities for 2018. Last year brought our community many fantastic infrastructure projects including: · Completion of the refurbishment of Cathedral Place Park at Spring Hill, importantly including new public toilets · Remediation works on the Catalina Boardwalk at Teneriffe to the value of $4.5M to keep this boardwalk ship-shape and open for pedestrians and cyclists · Commencement of the expansion of the Inner City Bypass at Spring Hill to get you where you want to be more quickly, and the construction of your new direct access ramp from Brunswick Street onto the ICB. These milestones could not have been achieved without the support of the local community. We are grateful for all those who’ve been involved and thank you for your patience during construction as together we improve our area. 2018 promises to hold even more in store for Central Ward and we’ll be focussing on:

Recalling a different Kangaroo Point The Kangaroo Point Neighbourhood Watch aim to preserve part of Kangaroo Point’s history with the launch of an as-yet untitled history project. It will be their second publication, after 2010’s Kangaroo Point Heritage Walk, and they are seeking stories from an almost forgotten Kangaroo Point, one full of shipyards, factories, and poky tin-roof Queenslanders. Christa Gerard, area coordinator of the Kangaroo Point Neighbourhood

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· The new River Access Hub at New Farm Park near the Powerhouse · Our replacement ferry terminal at New Farm · The rebuild of the New Farm Library · Helping develop our new Transport Plan for Brisbane to drive our direction for our city’s transportation networks, and · Planning for the growth or our area through our new Plan Your Brisbane initiative as the State Government requires us to facilitate around 188,000 new dwellings by 2041. These infrastructure investments allow us to keep pace with our growing inner city populations and we look forward to delivering for you in 2018.

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A happy new year to you and your readers from the Teneriffe Progress Association (TPA), the other pillar of the Teneriffe Community. May I invite all of your readers to make 2018 the year of the Contribution to our Community. TPA will meet at 7pm on the third Wednesday of the month from February to November, in the Shed at 29 Macquarie Street, and all members of the community are welcome to come along to see what TPA is doing in the community, and to join up as a member. TPA actively participates in Clean

Watch, explains how the idea has evolved over time. “During our research for the Heritage Walk, we realised that history is not just a collection of significant buildings and places, but more importantly a record of the people who live there,” she said. “It is the personal stories of the people who live and work in an area, or who visit it frequently, that really make history come alive.” To help memorialise a Kangaroo Point that existed before the highrise apartments and gentrification, contact either Christa Gerard or Austin Adams, who leads the project, at kangaroopointnhw@gmail.com. Kangaroo Point Heritage Walk is available from Medley Cafe & Restaurant on Wharf St for a goldcoin donation. Up Australia Day each year, has a stall at the Festival, and this year is launching a series of guided walks around Teneriffe, promoting the Percent for Public Realm, and completing an audit of publiclyaccessible spaces in our suburb. Other issues TPA is involved with concern heritage, trees, streetscape, appropriate development and the identity of our suburb. If any, or all of those projects are of interest to you, please get in touch with TPA by email (teneriffeprogress@ gmail.com), via our webpage www. teneriffeprogress.org.au, or our Facebook page. Better still, come along to the monthly meeting and share a passion for Teneriffe. It is our suburb, our community. - Ben Pritchard, President

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While Newstead’s Gasworks has transformed into a trendy dining destination, few really know where the name originates. But for the plaza’s gas frame, all traces of this Newstead industry have disappeared. Back in the early 1860s, flickering kerosene lamps were the crude and largely ineffective method of street lighting, and Queensland’s first Premier, an early-riser, complained that he was reduced to writing by candlelight at 5.45am. Inspired by developments in England, a group of Brisbane notables looked to gas as an alternative. The principle was straightforward - bake coal in large ovens called

LOOKING BACK: Newstead’s gasworks plant in 1912. The third gasometer was yet to be built. (SLQ 199612)

retorts, collect the gas, purify it and mix it with other gases, store it in a gasometer, then pipe it to customers. The Brisbane Gas Company’s first plant began operation in 1864 at Petrie Bight on the waterfront below All Hallows School. Extraordinary as it seems, 1868 marked a major milestone when 30 gas lamps were imported from Melbourne to light several government offices and hotels for the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to Brisbane. Almost 20 years later, in 1885-87, expansion required the plant’s move to 22 acres at Newstead, which first involved importing around 400 loads of ash and rubbish to bolster the swampy land. By then, the number of Brisbane street lamps had increased to 1,100, and 11,000 customers were

connected to gas. The new three-storey generating plant was located just west of present-day Waterfront Pier. Next, the gas was piped to holding tanks, including Gasholder No. 2, its address in those days being Longland Street. Capable of storing one million cubic feet of town gas, this impressive structure consisted of a deep bricklined tank of water through which the gas was passed. The pressure of the gas lifted the holder or crown (which acted like an inverted cup) as it was guided by the frame. This enabled the mains pressure to be maintained whatever the volume stored. Company officials, living on Bowen Hills above the plant, could assess the quantity of gas available to customers by monitoring the height of the holder. Regular peak demand occurred at lunchtime on Saturdays (cooking the weekly joint of meat), Mondays mornings (Brisbane’s traditional wash day), and whenever rain was forecast. The Newstead plant supplied all of north Brisbane from three gasholders. Two have since disappeared from Ann Street (site of current-day Emporium) and from the high ground between Kyabra and Doggett Streets (now Newstead Commercial Village). The gas plant devoured enormous

amounts of coal, brought first by ship then by rail. Old photos show that beside the 1897 railway line (Skyring Terrace follows its path), a multi-line siding fed an sizeable coal stockpile. In 1954, a new carbonising facility at the site gave Brisbane “the most modern gas producing plant in Australia”. It was capable of processing more than 100 tons of coal every eighthour shift. Decade after decade, son followed father into employment with the Brisbane Gas Company, and many were 40-year veterans of the plant. By 1983, when natural energy was first used for town gas, the writing was on the wall for the Newstead plant. At its close in September 1996 after 109 years of production, Boral lodged a demolition application for the gasometer, but the Brisbane City Council won a reprieve for the structure. Boral agreed to dismantle only part of the surrounding steel lace in order to remove the walls and dome. Three cheers for those who helped preserve this key element of Newstead’s industrial past. Imagine if this heritage centrepiece had been razed. There’d be no call for the word ‘plaza’. Indeed, there’d be no point in the name ‘Gasworks’.

Do you ever get the feeling that the months are flying by faster and faster? I do and almost always I take full credit that it’s the pace of my life, rather than looking at external influences. When I visited the grocery store today, however, I saw evidence that my reality is being carefully stage managed, simulated, master-minded even; that my attention is being rushed, forced from one key calendar event to another. It is the 2nd of January and this shop has hot cross buns front and centre. Hot cross buns? No. Seriously. Stop that. I felt like I had exposed my brain in that confronting moment to an unnerving truth, leaving me like a bunny in headlights… Not that bunny… I mean, we haven’t even had Australia Day and the lamb commercials yet, for goodness sake! Can I at least have time to get over the indulgence of presents,

holidays, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations before being tempted by another reason to spend money and get fatter? I haven’t even had time to detox yet! As a whole, we’re rarely left with voids in which to rest and contemplate before being bombarded by the next thing. I get it that it’s retail sales and understand the churning machine that marketing is, but at what point does it ever slow-down from here? I mean, pretty soon we’ll be doing Christmas in July. Oh, wait. If the super retailers are shunting Easter straight up the back of New Year’s now and starting product and marketing placement twelve weeks out from Good Friday, do you know what that means for every day mums and dads? Yes, it’s three months of avoiding the chocolate aisle with your kids. So, if you get the feeling in 2018 that you’re on a macabre merry-goround and life is a complete blur, don’t automatically blame yourself. What we are being fed visually and subliminally is controlling and changing our perception of time and how fast our year is disappearing.

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Service that makes you smile Since establishing Newstead Dental nine months ago, Dr Lok Tsang has been focussed on only one outcome: ensuring his patients come away with great smiles and a feeling of confidence. Dr Lok (pictured) said Newstead Dental was still a conventional dentist, but incorporated new trends in dentistry to offer patients more choice, especially for cosmetic procedures which can improve the look of a person’s smile. “I like giving people confident smiles, that’s where I’m most interested in,” Dr Lok said. Dr Lok, who studied dentistry at the University of Queensland, said cutting edge technology was providing new ways to visualise how dentists could improve pearly whites. “What is really modern approachwise is the digital sides of things, such as using software to simulate your smile to see what it could look like,” he said. Dr Lok has also worked locally and interstate, learning from some of the top specialists in various fields of dentistry. He is also committed to keeping up to date with the latest

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New Farm-based barber shop The Moustachery has several New Years’ Resolutions ready for 2018, having finished off 2017 on a buzz with the launch a new range of Moustacherybranded hair products. Owner Parry Moore (pictured) said the new year is a chance for his business to give back to the local community by providing discounts to members of the emergency service and past and present military personnel. “It’s something very important to us,” Mr Moore said. Next year Mr Moore said the shop would be supporting and raising awareness for the charity Beyond Blue, which provides services for those suffering from depression and mental illness. Having opened with a focus on being a no-hassle, quality-orientated barber shop, The Moustachery is celebrating four years of operation in early January. “We still have clients who have been coming for all of the years,” he said.

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JOLi Boutique goes the distance for their clients Lauren Holland, owner of JOLi Boutique on Ascot’s iconic Racecourse Rd, is a fashion buyer and curator prepared to go the distance for her clients. How far? More than 15,000kms, the distance between Brisbane and Germany’s Dusseldorf, which she flies twice yearly on buying trips to ensure JOLi Boutique stocks only the best designer fashion for ladies over 35 years old. “One of our most popular labels is Gerry Weber, a German collection only stocked in a handful of Australian boutiques and with a big following. We have clients from all around Australia shopping with us for that label,” Lauren says. For Lauren, honesty and

exceptional customer service is what sets her business apart from the rest. This year she will celebrate ten years of owning JOLi Boutique, with the past year being her best to date! “We really look after our customers and we know many of them by name. I am constantly listening to what they say they would like to wear and base my buying around their needs,” she says. JOLi Boutique specialises in both casual and dressy pants, and jeans, from sizes 8-18 - no matter what shape you are they have a pant to suit you! They also stock a vast range of casual and special occasion fashion. Some of their exclusive brands include BRAX, LeBek, Olsen, Marella, and Andiamo, plus they will soon be stocking Marc Cain. Lauren’s mother, award-winning milliner Desley Walker, also creates and stocks bespoke headpieces instore. They also have an online store for remote purchases, available at www.joliboutique.com.au. You can also follow Lauren’s latest purchases on JOLi’s Boutiques Facebook page.

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Collaboration at The Cove BY THOMAS MORGAN Work-life balance and the benefits of collaboration were top of mind at the launch of co-working space The Cove in December. The event featured a series of discussions with innovators and creative industry pioneers. Courtney Norris, local entrepreneur and founder of The Cove said inspiration for her venture in coworking space came from her experiences in design-orientated workspaces in Hong Kong. “I worked in a similar environment and I saw the benefits for people collaborating and working together in the same space,” Ms Norris said. “Lots of new opportunities arose from that over being on your own in an office or working from home and getting bogged down.” Ms Norris said The Cove was looking toward offering services appealing to businesses wanting a cutting-edge and professional workspace. “We are people with a design-focused working environment,” she said. “We cater to someone who wants a premium co-working environment and a one-stop shop, and we offer full

services such as business concierge. “This is somewhere where businesses want to bring their customers and clients, they want to have meetings here and they want their staff and team to be in this sort of environment.” Throughout December, The Cove played host to a number of seminars by leaders in their respective fields, including restaurant owner Tyron Simon, music producer Cassian and former personal trainer of football star David Beckham, Tegan Haining. The Cove also looked to capitalise to co-working spaces’ strengths with shared areas which promoted collaboration. “We need these breakout areas like the communal kitchen,” Ms Norris said. “It is really about creating those hubs where people are able to interact and not feel like they’re imposing on other people’s space.” Ms Norris also said co-working spaces were also becoming more aware of their role in keeping their inhabitants healthy and happy. “With our offering of the wellness events and activities, it gives a nice all-round balance.” For details visit www.covecowork.com.au.

Emporium an oasis of style Emporium is a retail and dining precinct that sits like a small oasis of luxury in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Fortitude Valley, nestled between Wickham and Ann Streets, a place to relax in the shade of shop awnings and cafes. Renowned internationally for its architectural design, Emporium has blossomed around its namesake, the award-winning boutique hotel. But these days, Emporium precinct is its own drawcard, attracting shoppers far and wide with a taste for the good life. Taking a relaxed walk around, you might run your fingers over some of the world’s most desired fabrics at Alla Moda, experience the “glamour of La Scala” and the “style of Milan”

at Italian fashion boutique BIFFI, or be bedazzled by the stones of McKinney’s Jewellers, which has more than a century of retail expertise to its name. Shopping and pampering exist like a hand in glove. Salon Ella Bache boasts “skin solutions as unique as you are” and the latest therapeutic techniques, while Epic Hair Designs offers complimentary beer, wine, or hot drinks while you use their free WiFi and iPads. You must be hungry by this stage. Emporium offers a culinary tour around the world, representing cuisines from countries as far-flung as the USA, Japan, China, Mexico, Italy, and of course the Australian expertise

in brunch. There’s an award-winning cocktail bar, too. Do you hear something buzzing? Urban apiarists have worked in partnership to install beehives on the roof of Emporium’s eponymous hotel, pollinating the gardens and parks all around Fortitude Valley. Just another way the Emporium precinct pushes the boundaries in Brisbane!

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ANNABELLE CHAPPLE Once upon a time in Brisbane there was only one option available if you wanted dinner delivered to your door: American-style pizza. It would come with foil-wrapped garlic bread, a soft drink and the stress of finding the right cash to give the driver. A lot has changed in a few years. Now across most parts of the city there’s a literal smorgasbord of dishes available at diners’ fingertips morning to late night, and best of all, physical cash is never exchanged. So with the surging popularity of smart phone-powered delivery companies, I decided to put them to the test one weekend evening, gathering friends to taste our way

across Brisbane without leaving home. We ordered only from restaurants we’d previously eaten at for standards of food, clocked delivery times, presentation and overall cost. There was a pizza, gourmet burgers and Thai curries delivered by three separate companies: Deliveroo, a British online food company founded by two Americans in 2013, Uber Eats started by the San Francisco rideshare juggernaut in 2014 and the long-established chain Domino’s Pizza via its own smart phone delivery application.

7:15 pm : We order the Uber Eats meal, which includes two burgers and fries from a Bowen Hills restaurant. The app promises the specific delivery time of 7:48pm and comes to $51, including the company’s $5 delivery fee. At the same time, we press go on our Deliveroo order. For $63.20 plus $5 for delivery we get two curries and a salad from a CBD-based Thai restaurant with an estimated arrival time of 7:45-7:55pm.

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7: 3 6 pm : The pizza arrives and the deliveryman rides away silently on his bicycle. We’re impressed he found our apartment so swiftly. The pie is warm and hits the spot. We all know what to expect from these big chain pizza companies but most of us are pleasantly surprised by the quality - the mozzarella is better than I remember. When I tell my friends the cost though ($19.95) they’re shocked saying, “That’s a good $10 pizza but not for $20”. I concede I probably could have found vouchers, however there were none within the application and I’m trying to treat all the same.

7: 4 4 pm : The burgers are here! Uber Eats has beaten its predicted delivery time by four minutes but not without a little confusion. Our driver gets lost, he’s at the apartment building next door however after a few minutes of directions over the phone, he finds us. The meals are presented well by the restaurant. The burgers are satisfying in flavours and freshness, and though the sweet potato chips could never be piping hot after being driven across town, they still have a satisfying crunch.

7: 5 4pm : Relief, the Thai food is here. We’re adults after all and the previous two meals though highly delicious weren’t all that nutritious (our own greedy fault of course). The Deliveroo driver arrives a minute shy of the delivery time estimate. We agree it’s the best-presented meal. The containers from the restaurant, containing curries and juicy salads, are thoughtfully cling wrapped to stop spillage and it all comes in Deliveroo’s colourful, reusable bag. A drawback is the lamb Massaman curry requires us to, shock horror, shred the meat from the shank ourselves. Some of the party like this; as the dishwasher I don’t. After three deliveries, the four of us are satisfied though the two men admit they’re not entirely full. Was that really $134.15 worth of food? It was certainly a fun way to entertain friends but we ultimately agree that while it’s great to have so many restaurant cuisines available to at home, the best value for money and most efficient delivery of the night was the pizza. I suppose decades of market share account for something. It will be interesting to observe how these modern food delivery companies adapt to Australia.

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missed opportunity of any number of old bikes and prams I had constantly seen on roadside collections. In the end, I had to resort to the hardware store to source the wheels and axles, but the rest of the structure were from bits and pieces I had hoarded over the years. The go-carts were a great hit, though interest has waned over time, and one was wrecked last Christmas when my older brother jack-knifed it whilst showing the kids how it was done in our day. I tried to rebuild the broken cart, but ended up putting some of the pieces out for kerbside collection last January.

A young neighbour darted across the street to ask if could take the old chassis as he wanted to build a gocart for his nephew. Throughout the afternoon as I dug deeper into the pile of clutter, I found more bits and pieces and spares and delivered them across the street until he had all the parts he would need to build a complete cart. A year has passed and I see the bits and pieces still sitting in his garage, and half suspect to find them back on the kerbside this January. But I know how hard it is to throw out a go-cart too broken to use.

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I recall a story of a lady cleaning out the home of two deceased spinster aunts. They were frugal and meticulous hoarders and had a box room, where everything was stored in labeled and catalogued boxes. She was amused to find one small box labeled, Pieces of string too small to keep. For me that pretty well sums up the challenge of throwing stuff away. I never know when that little piece of string might be needed. I find the annual January BCC kerb side collection a bitter sweet process. Besides the challenge of letting stuff go, it is liberating to get rid of accumulated rubbish, but there is also the guilt of having so much disposable stuff. Whilst not seasonally a spring clean, for me New Farm’s January

collection is a physical manifestation of the perennial resolution to get more organised. When I was growing up, we didn’t seem to have much clutter. There was just less stuff, and we had a trailer so there were regular trips to the tip. Those trips were mostly to dump garden waste, but to us, the tip was a spare parts supermarket in the neverending pursuit of building the perfect go-cart. We retrieved fruit boxes, bits of timber, wheels and axles from broken prams, carts and trolleys. Our creations were rudimentary and powered by gravity and the occasional push. I always envied my father who had a goat powered billykart as a boy in Blackall. The local council would round up the feral goats and auction them off. Those that didn’t end up as goat pies were harnessed for the enjoyment of the local children. A few years ago, I built four go-carts with the kids and their mates. The idea came to me when I was debating whether to throw away some short timber off-cuts that I had been saving in the garage ceiling for seven years since building the house. They were perfect for go-cart chassis. I lamented that I had discarded the Buggaboo the previous year, or the

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Marburg welcomes YES VOTE For those looking for a country setting for their perfect wedding, Woodlands of Marburg has 32 acres of picturesque scenery and plantationstyle locations to choose from. Michael Ellison, who runs the estate to the west of Ipswich and is a member of the gay community, said the recent yes vote was exciting for him for both his business and himself personally. “I’ve already had my commitment ceremony and that’s actually how I came to know about Woodlands of Marburg,” Mr Ellison said. “I think the result is the best thing that could have happened,” he said. “By Australia voting yes, I think it is going to open up a world of change.” Mr Ellison recalled the moment the result of the survey was announced. “We have a flag pole at the centre, and the moment the result came through our staff had actually flown the gay pride flag at our mansion,” he said. “And when I got back we had a celebration drink.” The centre has previously hosted

Iconic wedding venue celebrates Yes vote gay commitment ceremonies, but Mr Ellison said a change in legislation would bring about greater equality. “We have been catering for commitment ceremonies and our staff are so accepting,” he said. “They receive the exact same service as a marriage.” “It should’ve been called marriages before, but we couldn’t say that.” Woodlands of Marburg is a perfect venue for weddings, with 53 onsite rooms for accommodation, and five locations ideal for wedding ceremonies spread across 32 acres of Lockyer Valley countryside. “With our venue, everything is customisable, so you can make it your own,” Mr Ellison said. “We’re fully catered and fully licensed.” As for Mr Ellison and his partner’s own wedding, he’s hoping the politicians are quick to enact change. “We’ve set our date already.” Further information at woodlandsofmarburg.com.au or phone 5464 4777.

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Having been engaged for 7 years, Michael James and Donald Gillespie have been looking forward to the day they could legally get married. The couple are hoping to get hitched this year at Fortitude Valley’s High Church venue. “I put a date on hold before the plebiscite but didn’t start making any plans,” Mr James said. “We expected to wait longer really; I didn’t think the law would change so at the time I thought we could be could be waiting forever,” he said. Mr James and Mr Gillespie, who first met 14 years ago, said they chose High Church as their venue because of its attractive location and versatile functionality. “It’s a beautiful venue and I love that it has the simplicity of a church without being a church,” Mr James said. “I also love that it can turn from a ceremony into the reception.” High Church owner Andrew Golder said the venue had a long history of dealing with same-sex ceremonies. “I think its popularity is somewhat due to it being a church,” Mr Golder said.

“It’s an iconic building in the Valley where people have been marrying since 1876. “For the past three years we have been performing civil ceremonies, since it became a wedding venue once again.” High Church is currently offering the “A Dress and Forty Guests” package, which offers food, drinks, photos and flowers for 40 guests at $5000. For further information, visit www. highchurch.com.au

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As we dance toward Australia Day and the streets start to fill back up with cars, it surprises a lot of people to know that the local property market will be closing out one of its busiest annual periods. January is harvest season in the rental world and with just over 2000 properties available in the 4005 & 4006 postcodes there is quite a lot for the hungry pack of tenant’s to choose from. The seasonal upswing is obviously driven by many transient tenants looking to lock in somewhere to live before the school year starts. This wave of prospective tenants is music to the ears of many inner city investors who faced extended vacancy periods and downward pressure on rents during 2017. The inner city market saw rents drop as much as 30% and some properties sat on the market for well over 30 days. Tenants will need to be fast and prepared to ensure they get their preferred property. It is quite common to see people queued down the street and receive multiple applications at 10 minute inspections. Tenants who are looking to secure a property should have pre-filled in applications, letters of reference and proof of income ready to be handed in. While property managers can’t ask for more than the advertised rent it is quite common for tenants to offer slightly more than the advertised rent to make their offer look more attractive. In some cases tenants will also offer a lump sum, up front payment to edge out the competition. On the sales front, it won’t be until late January that the sales market will start to wake up with many properties lined up to commence their auction campaigns after Australia Day. While we won’t get a good read of the sales market until mid February, I can report December closed out with record sales numbers across our Ray White New Farm and Ray White Spring Hill offices. With that heat heading into Christmas and strong rentals out of January, 2018 should be a strong year for our inner city market.

haesley is the local principal of living here cush partners and a columnist for the sunday mail. portions of this article may be an extract from his column.

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