Village News September 2011 Issue by Village News

September 2011

Brisbane’s courteous ‘go to’ man Page 12

Footpath to reduce parking Page 9

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‘Mayor of New Farm’ farewelled NEW Farm bid a sad farewell to one if its favourites late last month when the funeral for local barber Fernando Antonelli was held at the Holy Spirit Church, in Villiers Street, New Farm. Fernando had lost his battle after a long illness. He was 79. He had been cutting and styling the hair of the people of New Farm for more than 50 years. He counted the Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane John Bathersby as one of his clients. The balding Archbishop Bathersby said at the funeral that cutting his hair was easy money for Fernando and that he was a wonderful person who would be greatly missed. State member for Brisbane, Grace Grace also attended the funeral and said she joined with the community in expressing sympathy to Fernando’s wife Uliana, his children and grandchildren. “I will miss Fernando, his very friendly hello every time he saw me, his generosity and kindness,” Ms Grace said. “Rest in peace, Fernando. Chi vediamo.” Dennis Da Rin, who runs an optometry practice in Merthyr Village, said Fernando was a man of warmth and happiness, loved by all and was “cheeky to the ladies”.

The belated Fernando Antonelli He described him as “the true mayor of New Farm”. “Every morning he would do the rounds of Merthyr Village, tapping on the glass until we would wave. He would always say ‘good morning beautiful ladies’ to the receptionist with a cheeky smile,” Dennis said. “This ritual continued rain or shine even when he had to walk in immense pain due to swollen feet and his illness.” “He had compassion and time for all people and was respected by all. Fernando and the happiness which he brought will be missed,” he said.

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DOORS across the Peninsula will echo to the sounds of knocking, ringing and tapping as collectors in this year’s Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal spread throughout the area this month. New Farm resident, 54-year-old Roy Wilkinson, will be one of them. Roy, who plans to collect all the houses in his street, said this would be the second time he had volunteered to be a collector for the foundation. “There are a lot more units than houses,” Roy said. He said he did not regularly put up his hand to volunteer as a collector and had only collected donations for one other charity, cerebral palsy. The foundation’s chief executive officer, Cameron Prout said the doorknock would run until September 16 Cameron said most of the foundation’s funding came from public donations and urged everyone to be generous. “This appeal is the largest community-led fundraising program for the Heart Foundation so we’re asking all Australians to get behind the

campaign and give whatever they can afford. “Every donation to the Heart Foundation Doorknock Appeal will help us in the fight against heart disease (which is) the number one killer of Australian men and women,” Cameron said. “We hope to raise $5 million to fund critical research and community projects to improve awareness, prevention and treatment of heart disease. “An Australian dies from heart disease every 23 minutes, which is why we have invested $13.6 million into cardiovascular research this year alone,” he said. For security, foundation collectors are required to wear an identification badge with the Heart Foundation logo and the words Volunteer Collector Official Identification Badge on it. The badge also has the volunteer’s ID number and an expiry date of September 16. Residents not at home when a collector calls can make a credit card donation through the foundation hotline by telephoning 1800 552 255 or by logging on to www. heartfoundation.org.au/doorknock

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Shops to open longer AN extension of retail trading hours at New Farm would be good for the area, according to Matthew Sorbello, Merthyr Village Centre Management. Coles at Merthyr Village stands to be the major winner should the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission approve an application it is considering. Matthew said the application to change the Trading Hours Act for non-exempt shops could see Coles permitted to open longer at weekends. He said the supermarket already traded from 7am-9pm on weekdays, from 7am-7pm on Saturdays and from 9am-6pm on Sundays. “My understanding is that the application is to extend the trading hours for Coles to 7am-9pm, seven days a week,” Matthew said. The National Retail Association’s application seeks 7am-9pm trading hours excluding Good Friday, Anzac Day, Labour Day and Christmas Day when shops are closed. Matthew said that, about 10 years ago, the commission allowed Coles New Farm to introduce Sunday trading – before anyone else in Brisbane. “This current application seeks to extend the hours on Saturday on Sunday and recognises the diversity of New Farm residents’ shopping habits,” Matthew said. “In my view, the application reflects the needs of the locality. “Some of the busiest times at the shopping centre are early and late on Sunday. An extension of the hours will be beneficial to many residents as it will provide them with a greater choice to suit their lifestyle and habits,” he said. Central Ward councillor, David Hinchliffe, said retail trading hours were “a major issue” for the area. “As people’s habits and job requirements change, their shopping needs – particularly for basics like groceries – also change. I think there’s good reason to support extended trading hours to cater for changing times,” Cr Hinchliffe said. “I supported the previous

application for extended hours almost a decade ago to allow for Sunday trading. There were some who predicted the sky would fall in. It hasn’t and I don’t believe it will if hours are extended beyond 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays,” he said. The Salvation Army, which is denomination of the Christian faith as well as a prominent welfare provider, said that consequences came with convenience. Major Earle Ivers, whose Brisbane City Temple congregation area takes in New Farm, said society needed to take care it did not erode fully the times where families could spend quality time together in non-workrelated activities. The Army’s welfare and social institutions deal on a daily basis with the fallout from an increasing number of broken homes where family life has become fractured. Major Ivers said that, with the increases in trading hours, not just on the peninsula but within society in general, the opportunity to attend church and take part in other recreational activities was being diminished, particularly on a Sunday, such was the increased expectation of employers on the workforce. “The impact felt by families is significant and it is becoming increasingly difficult juggling family time,” Major Ivers said. “It may be an old-fashioned longing but it would be wonderful for society to rediscover the blessing of recreation and relaxation. A work/life balance is integral to society,” he said.

Planned development is the height of hypocrisy: residents THE residents of Teneriffe are used to fighting for their historic and picturesque piece of Brisbane and so it is no surprise they are rallying against the latest threat to their patch. They have not so much taken up arms but pens to sign a petition that was circulated in protest against a planned development across from the Nova wool store in Commercial Road between street numbers 113 and 121. The development plans includes apartments, a restaurant, shops and office space. Heading up the fight is Gillian Carter, a resident of The Cannery (also on Commercial Road), who rushed to get as many signatures on the petition as possible before the deadline for submissions on the development past. Gillian said she rushed to get as many signatures on the petition as possible more than 200 eventually - before the deadline of August 8 for submissions arrived and then the council has now extended the assessment date to September 28. Cr David McLachlan, whose Hamilton Ward takes in the area where the development is proposed, said he was aware of the petition but that it was inappropriate for him to comment before it was discussed by council. Gillian, who would look directly at the new development if it was built, said about 90 percent of the people who had signed the petition were not aware that a Development Application was in place for the site. “They have been so grateful to be able to sign something to say no to it,” Gillian said. She said that application was to build 111 apartments in a development “9m higher than the Nova wool store”. She said as many people as possible needed to know that “the locals” were trying to fight the development going ahead and hoped the petition would send a signal to the Brisbane City Council that “we really do care about what Teneriffe is”. “It is such an iconic and unique area and we need to preserve it – exactly

how it’s stated in the January 2011 Local Area Plan,” Gillian said. “One of the greatest appeals of the waterfront precinct in Teneriffe is the low-rise unit dwellings which have been made of the wool stores and other recent developments (such as The Cannery). “People who buy into this area, do so under the assumption and expectation that the Brisbane City Council maintain their implementation of the Local Plan Code’s Performance Criteria and Applicable Solution’s on all current and future development applications,” she said. Gillian said she was “stunned” when she read through the application documents online. “The fear is that, as soon as one development is approved which does not comply with the guidelines, it will lay the path for more. This in turn will change the essence of the area completely. “I have always dreamed of living in Teneriffe – from when I was still at school and I used to go up and down the river on my parents’ boat. “Circumstance has meant that I have finally been able to move and buy into the area. I bought in under the assumption the Local Area Plan actually stands for something so, to see a development application which disregards it, is a scary prospect,” she said.

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It is sad to hear of such overwhelming local support for rebuilding Riverwalk when there are communities continuing to struggle for basics such as support services and new housing post floods. The outpouring of generosity in January was so short lived. It lasted about as long as the adrenaline, leaving the real clean up across so many forgotten places to those with real staying power and compassion. It was recently put to me that it was the job of local leaders to reflect majority views. The only problem with this is that some voices never get heard and miss out all together. What would have happened if we had been engaged more around the full range of options: to pursue Riverwalk or adopt a sister community and use our substantial resources as a suburb to advocate for full recovery somewhere else less fortunate than us? What difference would millions of dollars have made to housing and other essential infrastructure? It would have been such a powerful story – and the stuff of a real and lasting legacy for politicians. All this with the weekend newspapers telling stories of continued generosity including someone prepared to

We get great feedback from the community. Please email us at editor@newfarmvillagenews.com.au forgo profit on a house they own to assist another family. I don’t consider myself naive. I just believe in the difference that moral leadership makes. I know voter margins are tight these days but how far can we go in following the pack until we realise the final landing place does no one any good. I can live without Riverwalk and its absence would have been a lasting monument to decency and common sense. Fiona Caniglia New Farm

Crossing is frightening

I need to voice my experience in regards to the pedestrian crossing in James Street. Recently, late on a Saturday morning, I had to go out via James Street and a young couple walked out in the crossing, behind a fourwheel-drive vehicle. There was a bit of a traffic jam and I had no chance of seeing them until I was on the crossing. The speed at the time would have been no more than 10-15km/h. I got the biggest fright and I am sure the young couple got a fright as well. I am always aware of this particular crossing as most pedestrians will just walk out in front of you, expecting you to stop, no matter what speed you are doing (max. 50km/h)

I think it will take consideration from pedestrians and drivers to avoid accidents. Zabrina Andersen Visitor from Victoria

Mayor should stop stall

I understand that consultation between Brisbane City Council and ratepayers regarding the backflow flooding is now limited to one-on-one discussions with representatives from MWA Environmental and the Phillips Group. I understand that no councillors or council employees will be in attendance at these sessions. One wonders if this is to primarily avoid group gatherings which would attract negative media attention and scrutiny. Please stop stalling and wasting valuable resources on a pointless investigation and expensive “public consultation”. Just fix the problem by installing the relatively low-cost, one-way valves before the storms arrive this summer. Carmen Mitchell New Farm The editor reserves the right to edit and cut letters due to space and other production issues.

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Panel debates ‘boat people’ issue NEW Farm Neighbourhood Centre’s next Politics in the Pub panel discussion is yet to be announced but the topic is to be Up the Creek Without A Paddle, with a focus on refugees arriving on Australian shores by boat and the ethics of detention. The series aims to go “beyond headlines” to discuss local, national and international issues from many points of view. The organisers aim to ensure the panel discussions cover a wide range of opinions and to bring people together in lively and respectful debate. This month, the discussion is to be held on Thursday, September 8, from 6pm in the Turbine Studio of the Brisbane Powerhouse. Entry is free

Swimmers raise money THE Royal Children’s Hospital is looking for people to dive into its 2011 Swim4Kids fundraiser. The main event, the 30km Real Swim (October 21/22) is a tag team situation from the Breakfast Creek Hotel at Newstead, up the Brisbane River, across Moreton Bay to the Tangalooma Island Resort and back followed by a grand finale party at the hotel. Then there is The Pool Challenge where individuals are challenged to swim 30km in 30 days between September 19 and October 18 or the School Team Challenge. To register www.swim4kids.com.au

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Council goes back to drawing board on ferry cafe plans BRISBANE City Council deputy mayor Cr Adrian Schrinner has come good on a commitment to meet with concern residents over the planned refurbishment of the old terminus building at the end of Brunswick Street at New Farm. Cr Schrinner met five members of a community reference group recently, led by Central Ward councillor David Hinchliffe. Since the council announced its plans to bring back to life the derelict old building adjacent New Farm Park and the new CityCat Ferry Terminal, residents have been concerned that it may become another Cafe Wars which had broken out between council and former Summerhouse cafe owner Glen Boyle. Residents had waged a strong campaign against a proposed convention and restaurant centre within the park to replace the Summerhouse which burnt down in 2000. Mr Boyle lost a legal challenge to build a new and larger Summerhouse and his lease was terminated after having worked from a temporary facility for 11 years. He left the park on June 30. His place has been replaced by another temporary facility, run by fledgling coffee roaster, Belissimo.

Along with the reborn terminus cafe, the council has plans for a coffee hut inside the park, too. Five council officers joined Cr Schrinner to discuss the plans for the new cafe at the end of Brunswick Street, which is outside the New Farm Park boundary on the edge of the Brisbane River. Cr Hinchliffe said council told to the reference group the new cafe would accommodate 60 diners but after considerable discussion, it was agreed that development application and the lease should accommodate no more than 40. He said that, despite the agreement, some on the reference group still had reservations. The community group argued that the entrance of the facility face the park but council explained it needed to face Brunswick Street to allow bus drivers access to the toilet facilities. Council said it would discuss with the union representing the drivers the implications any contemplated access changes may have. A proposed 5m deck was also discussed and consideration is to be given in the plans to reposition it to keep disturbance to residents living close to the café to a minimum. Cr Hinchliffe said the council had

An artist’s impression of the redevelopment gone away armed with the feedback from the meeting to redraft its plans after which it said the revision would be presented to the reference group for further input. He said another meeting would take place on site with the reference group “as soon as those plans are completed”. “The meeting was extremely

productive and there was a genuine desire by all parties to consult,” Cr Hinchliffe said.

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Council floats plans, seeks feedback on replacing flood-damaged Riverwalk

By Alexandria Utting IN January this year, New Farm residents watched as a large part of the popular floating New Farm Riverwalk broke away from the bank and wash away at the mercy of the flooded Brisbane River. Seven months on, the Brisbane City Council has called for community feedback on redevelopment of the structure. The council has unveiled five design concepts for the new Riverwalk. Each has been assessed for environmental impact, constructability and durability in the event of another flood. The Federal and State Government have committed $75 million towards rebuilding Riverwalk. Restoration of the original floating walkway is expected to cost $75 million, while a fixed walkway will cost 67 million. Council has suggested a $54 million retaining wall option. The previous floating walkway provided a safe path from New Farm to the city for more than 3000 cyclists and pedestrians daily. At a recent public meeting convened by Central Ward councillor David Hinchliffe, residents aired

mixed views on what path the replacement should take. New Farm resident David McVeagh said Riverwalk added to Brisbane’s international appeal: “It was an icon for Brisbane as a tourist city.” Riverside resident Adam Champion said the previous design was problematic and inconvenient for riverside residents with recreational boats. “I hope the Quirk council will be open and honest about the plans and the ways it will affect New Farm residents,” David said. Chairman of Brisbane City Council’s Infrastructure Committee, Cr Margaret de Wit, is to oversee the Riverwalk reconstruction. Cr de Wit said it was unlikely the previous design of the floating walkway would be resurrected. “We have learnt from the previous design and want to make the best possible design to meet the needs of the community,” Cr de Wit said. She said she wanted to assure Brisbane residents that council was striving to create a new structure that was more successful and costeffective than the previous walkway. “The council will be doing

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everything possible to ensure we get it right,” she said. Cr de Wit said input from residents was a crucial part of the concept development process. “It is important to get feedback as we still have a long way to go, because this project is like no other,” Cr de Wit said. Cr Hinchliffe said three objectives must be met by the chosen design concept for the new structure. “We need to look at what is cost efficient, efficient in terms of safety and achievable,” Cr Hinchliffe said. Riverside homeowners and body corporate groups affected by the development are being consulted. All other Brisbane residents are encouraged to fill out the feedback form available on the Brisbane City Council website at www.brisbane. qld.gov.au Residents have until September 16 to fill out a form before a decision will be made on the final design concept. A community information session

A damaged section of the Riverwalk is to be held at the next Powerhouse Markets at 199 Lamington Street, New Farm, on Saturday, September 10. Re-construction of Riverwalk is expected to begin early in 2013. * Alexandra Utting is a secondyear journalism student at the Queensland University of Technology

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Report’s stand on funding care a concern

THE Government released the final report by the Productivity Commission into aged care in early last month and is engaged in a consultation and review process before deciding which recommendations to implement.

seniorsvoice by Tony Townsend The commission reviewed the provision of care in the home as well as in specialised care facilities such as nursing homes and came up with an individual assessment regime entitling individuals to tailored care packages which, on paper, at least look like an improvement over the current arrangements. What are more contentious are the commission’s proposals to finance these improvements. No one disputes the proposition of “user pays” but what the commission wants is to unlock some of the billions of dollars in equity in homes owned by those aged 65 or more to help foot the bill as the number of elderly requiring care steadily increases in years to come. No current means test includes the family home in the assets and this would also be contrary to the views of older people that may need care but want to pass their home on to their children.

National Seniors Australia is concerned about these financing proposals and argues that a government that would spend $40 billion on the National Broadband Network has set a marker for spending on aged care. Paul Versteege, of the Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association, was quoted in the Financial Review newspaper as having said the report was a declaration of war on the family home. The commission report has raised issues that affect everyone: our children who might inherit the family home, we who are ageing and possibly our parents already in the aged care system. This dilemma can only be resolved by more robust debate and we all need to support NSA and be prepared to make our views known in other ways. +++ JOIN friends at the NSA New Farm branch monthly dinner from 6pm at the Casa Italia Community Centre in Gray Street, New Farm, on Friday, September 16, when particularly welcomed will be those who are unable to attend daytime meetings. The October general meeting is to be held from 9.30am at the Merthyr Uniting Church on Wednesday, October 5, when a fashion parade is to be presented by Portifino. If you want to know more about aged care or to RSVP for either of the above functions, telephone Tony Townsend on 3315 2523.

Council tests waters on free helmets for CityCycle scheme HELMETS have been a contentious issue since Brisbane City Council introduced its controversial CityCycle bicycle hire scheme last year but the council has moved to remedy that. It has spent about $18,000 to buy 400 bright yellow helmets which have been attached to bikes at stations across the city as part of a three-month trial which began last month. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said using helmets was free. The helmets are attached to the bikes and, when a machine is hired a helmet is released and then re-attached at the end of the journey. Cr Quirk said the helmet trial was one seven changes council had made to the scheme to make CityCycle more affordable, accessible and attractive to users. Council has cut the price of a daily subscription from $11 to $2 and introduced an $11 weekly subscription. “Feedback indicates that subscription costs, access to helmets and the subscription

process have been barriers to more people subscribing to CityCycle so we’ve focussed on these issues when developing these improvements,” Cr Quirk said. “I want to remove the barrier to spontaneous trips by having helmets available on bicycles and hope that people will not abuse that trust,” he said. “We will monitor the trial and see if it is viable to continue.” Council has also introduced a corporate subscription system, express cards to allow instant access to the scheme for new subscribers, an internet mobile site and fast tracking of terms and conditions to join the scheme. It has said the number of daily CityCycle trips had increased as more stations had been introduced. It said the average of 1300 weekly trips in the first seven months of the scheme rose 50 percent to about 2000 since the 100th station opened in May. Its figures show more than 65,000 trips with 6000 people having subscribed to the scheme.

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Free lessons, great atmosphere hallmark of historic club By Ili Tulloch THE Merthyr Bowls Club has been a part of the New Farm community for more than 60 years. It played host to the first day of play in 1948 as the Limbless Soldiers Club but it was not to become the Merthyr Bowls Club for another 15 years, as a women’s league had become a part of the club by that stage. A men’s league was launched in 1965. The club still is a strong part of the New Farm community and thousands of visitors each year enjoy the superb location and the fun of playing bowls at such an historic location. The oldest members, Harry, 85, and Gwendoline, 83, Harris are life members. Despite slowing down now due to failing health, they still enjoy the odd game of bowls. They say biggest coup they’ve seen at the club and the game itself is the numbers of young people taking to the sport. “When I started playing bowls at Merthyr Bowls Club in the 70s, I really felt I was too young,” Gwendoline said. “It used to be an old people’s game.” “You had to wear a certain uniform and there were no exceptions to that rule. Now, with barefoot bowls, people can wear whatever they like and it’s so fun for people,” she said.

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These days lawn bowls is one of the most popular past-times in Queensland and people of all age groups enjoy it. The Merthyr Bowls Club is encouraging the local community to take part more regularly by offering free bowls lessons on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9am. Terry Gabbett, the club’s marketing co-ordinator and a committee member, said all that was needed to get started were flat-soled shoes and comfortable, casual clothes. The club supplied the bowls. “We know there are a lot of people in our community who need companionship,” Tony said. “Bowls is a great outdoor sport and you’d be surprised at the number of lovely people who enjoy the game. You’ll find a welcoming community at Merthyr Bowls.” Tony said people could stay afterwards for a lesson and enjoy the food and the deck while looking out over the Brisbane River. The club’s a la carte bistro serves contemporary Australian fare with a European twist. There also is a wide range of beer brands on tap, a shaded barbecue area and poker machines. To book a lesson, telephone 0400 845 515.

The Merthyr Bowls Club men’s pennants bowls team is running second in the Brisbane District Division 5 competition. Team captain Christopher Phipps said the team was “neck and neck” with leader Ferny Grove. Only two games remain before the finals and the boys are hoping to take the trophy. “It’s looking good for us,” Chris said. “We’re quietly confident.”

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In a sign of the times, the advertising billboards around Merthyr Bowls Club are being reviewed. Sponsorship and promotions spokesman Terry Gabbett said some of the signs had not been changed in more than five years and now was the time to review them with the hope of selling new sponsorship. Terry said any businesses interested in promoting their business on a sign should give him a call on 0419 632 632 for further information.

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Vehicles park along the section of road where a footpath is planned RESIDENTS, commuters and visitors to Teneriffe stand to lose several unmetered car parks in a small stretch of Skyring Terrace when Brisbane City Council moves to install a footpath soon. Hamilton Ward councillor, David McLachlan, said he was working with council planners to ensure the best outcome for pedestrians and cyclists along the stretch outside the Riverside Sand depot and opposite the Nouvelle Apartments. Cr McLachlan said the installation of the footpath and other associated roadwork needed to take into account for the general traffic needs of the area, including bus movement. He said that it had become imperative for council to review the section of road since traffic had increased after the opening of the Skyring Terrace extension between Breakfast Creek Road and Vernon Terrace. . “As it was relatively quiet at this end of the roadway, the practice of allowing vehicles to park nose-to-kerb outside Riverside Sands (opposite the Nouvelle Apartments) was permitted without any time restrictions. A dirt/gravel shoulder was replaced with bitumen to facilitate this,” Cr McLachlan said. He said that, since the opening of the Skyring Terrace extension, there have been several changes – including the opening of the significant Mirvac Waterfront development – and others about to occur. Cars can now be parked outside

Riverside Sands right up to the fence which forces pedestrians and cyclists out onto the roadway. “The volume and speed of traffic at this location, coupled with visibility issues created by parked buses, means the practice of parking nose-to-kerb at this location is now unsafe in my opinion, with drivers reversing into traffic travelling at speed and also having to look out for pedestrians and cyclists,” Cr McLachlan said. “With construction of the Teneriffe CityCat terminal at the end of Commercial Road under way, the next local project is the construction of new drains, requiring the temporary closure of the Commercial Road cul-de-sac and the temporary relocation of the bus terminus currently located there. This temporary re-location will be alongside the Riverside Sands property. In conjunction with the temporary re-location of the bus stop, a footpath is to be installed. “When the buses return to Commercial Road after the completion of the drainage works, normal parallel parking could be located here but the practice of nose-to-kerb parking will no longer be possible,” Cr McLachlan said. With parallel parking, the number of vehicles able to park along the stretch will be reduced, adding to the parking woes facing not only residents of the area but Cr McLachlan said additional parking meters are not in the plans. “There is no proposal for further extension of paid parking in Skyring Terrace,” Cr McLachlan said.

Author leads charge on wearing PJs to work WHEN Queensland author Nick Earls gets out of bed on Thursday, September 8, he won’t be taking of his pyjamas as he heads out into the day. Instead, he says he plans on going straight from bed to breakfast at his favourite cafe at New Farm – as part of annual Pyjama Day. He in his role as Reading Ambassador with the foundation hopes many other peninsula residents will do the same thing; even be brave enough to wear their PJs to work. “I think everyone who wears pyjamas should get behind Pyjama Day. Better still, everyone who doesn’t wear pyjamas should get behind it. I’d like to see that. Fundraising fig leaves anyone?” Nick said. Pyjama Day aims to highlight the importance of literacy and reading books aloud to children and to help raise funds to stop the cycle of disadvantage often experienced by children in foster care. Staff at Cr David McLachlan’s Hamilton Ward office plan to turn up to work in their PJs. Time will tell whether the boss will join them. For further information: The Pyjama Foundation 3262 5569.

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FRANCESCA Webster, from Brazilian Beauty at New Farm, was announced as Woman of the Year in the Franchise at the Queensland Excellence in Franchising Awards gala dinner last month. Francesca said motivating and inspiring those around her was “a daily responsibility” and counted giving women the opportunity and confidence to own their own business as one of her greatest achievements. Franchise Council of Australia executive director Steve Wright said the awards function was “a night to remember” for Queensland’s small business heroes as they celebrated “a bumper year”. “Francesca certainly walks the talk, as a Francesca Webster receives her businessperson and an ambassador for her award from Ralph Edwards business,” Steve said.

Sheri goes Gaga over Sydney beauty expo placing TENERIFFE make up artist Sheri Vegas (pictured, right) finished second at last month’s Sydney International Spa and Beauty Expo. The Lady Gaga-inspired look, which took almost an hour to complete, was judged second in the International Beauty category. Sheri said she tinkered with the style a little and did not use eye shadows but liquid lined the eyes in black and silver “The contestants were given an hour and I was working right up to the hour,” Sheri said.

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Small peninsula business makes national IT finals TENERIFFE company Systar has been favourably recognised at the national iAwards in hard-fought Sustainability and Green Information Technology category. Systar, founded in 2005 by Don Smy and Jenni Mulligan – also from Teneriffe – won at the Queensland award for its iSystain product which qualified it to go on to the national judging where it finished runner-up. Jenni said the awards were the culmination of many years of hard work. “We were extremely honoured to be judged amongst other leaders such as the CSIRO, Suncorp and Santos,” Jenni said. Don said the iAward would have “a genuine and measurable impact” on the company, as a leading provider of business activity-monitoring software. “For any business, this level of industry recognition and third-party endorsement is gold and we look forward not only to the exposure the award will bring our product but also the ICT capability of Australians at large,” Don said. The iAwards, which have been run for 17 years, award companies at the cutting edge of technology innovation as well as the leading professionals across the industry. Importantly, the

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Creative agency committed to the community By Ili Tulloch THE creative agency behind the Teneriffe Festival’s cutting edge graphic design over the past two years happens to be situated in the heart of the suburb. The award-winning Basis Group, which has its offices on Commercial Road, has been part of the community for more than 10 years. Its managing director Murray Sutherland headed the marketing and sponsorship committee for the festival earlier this year. Murray, whose passion for advertising and initiative has seen him grow Basis Group from the outset, said he was happy to offer some of that expertise to the festival. Murray said that, while the Basis Group boasted a portfolio of local and national clients, he found his input into the local community important and rewarding too. “I think it’s really important to give back to the local community and to be involved,” he said. Basis Group has a three-pillar philosophy. “We nurture staff, clients and consumer relationships in order to deliver quality results. We’ve found that harmony across these three areas leads to success,” Murray said.

Murray Sutherland from Basis Group The communications group includes advertising, public relations and digital operational entities and the old maxim rings true at Basis: the biggest is not always the best. “We’ve got really passionate and dedicated staff at Basis Group,” Murray said. While relatively small with only 14 staff, the boutique firm still boasts a host of international awards and provides innovative communications approaches and solutions. Murray said he appreciated New Farm for its social scene. “I couldn’t pick a restaurant or haunt I like best. I’m always socialising in New Farm and Teneriffe. There are so many topnotch options.” For more information on Basis Group, log on to www.basisgroup.com.au

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On second glance, Justin still has his Commission in Class JUSTIN Abraham is one of Brisbane’s most recognisable men. Some passers-by at the popular James Street Markets may not associate the name with the presence but he often receives a second glance because

in-the-street as well, the nightclubs, the better hotels. If it’s a day out at the races and a fine restaurant afterwards, Justin is your man. Where to shop, where to eat, where to meet a nice friend. Directions and guidance are the hallmark of such a go-to man. Justin was born at West End, growing up across the road from Tony West’s then barber shop and my then Melbourne Hotel, with four siblings, attended St Mary’s Convent primary school, St Laurences College and Nudgee College. Following school days, he joined his father in the industrial clothing and manchester linen industry. Doug Ryan, hotel manager of the Crest Hotel, then the leading hotel in Brisbane, appointed him commissionaire. He was there for the fabulous 1980s including the heady days of the Fitzgerald Royal Commission: “I could tell a few tales about that era but I won’t.” Some of the most important guests he welcomed included many household names. “Princess Diana has to be the memory I cherish most. She was gracious, beautiful and a great pleasure to welcome. Then there were the wonderful French mime Marcel Marceau, the outstanding singer and entertainer Shirley Bassey, George Harrison en route to Hamilton Island... so many. “There was a high-ranking American general. He had a direct line to President Ronald Reagan. In his room there was this great big box that housed the communications system. The General loved going to the Coronation Motel for its seafood and, on several occasions, he took me along as his guest, with a few bodyguards of course.” I became a little forward: “Were there ever any really beautiful, single

villagepeople by Gary Balkin they “just know” they’ve seen that man before. He was the “face” of the Mayfair Crest Hotel in its 1980s television commercials, a pioneer of sorts in that field, where a nice, warm, friendly person welcomed visitors to the establishment. Other hospitality venues followed in that direction, whether waiter, chef, receptionist, switchboard attendant, maitre d’hotel – and Justin was Brisbane’s most viewed and best-known hotel commissionaire, opening the door for arriving and departing guests, a “confidante” of many guests, one who could be approached to ask for directions, tips for city eating venues, entertainment gigs and nightclubs, even more personal requests that cannot be detailed here. Why? Because of the Code of Discretion that hotel management and staff usually adhere to is the three wise monkey creed: hear nothing, see nothing, say nothing. When a respected concierge or confidante retires, the secrets usually retire with them. Some livewires who cannot keep a secret write a “tell-all” memoir but Justin Abraham is the former: What happens in the bedroom or the intimate cocktail bar or the departing limousine, will go to the grave with him. Justin is the go-to man for seeing Brisbane. He knows the hierarchy, the gentle, more wealthy folk, many men-

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Justin Abraham at the James Street Markets women that you were tempted to invite for dinner or a drink?” I believed, though, that if he did have a conquest, he would never tell. “There was a really beautiful European princess once. She stayed for a little while and was about my age at the time, 35 or 36. The Crest had a real warmth about it then. They went to great lengths to supply the extraordinary comforts; the little extras. Celebrities such as the princess were drawn to stay at our hotel. “She was a top-shelf beauty; a good sort,” the still-eligible bachelor said, with eyes glazing over. “I have a photo of her somewhere. A good sort all right. Very classy – but she dodged me: kept dodging me. She was from one of the royal families of Europe. We went for coffee a couple of times. Yes, it was more of a date but she was too elusive for me.” Justin worked at the Mayfair Crest under three different owners. It is now known as the Sebel and Citigate King George Square. In 1992, he went to China on a 12-month contract as quality control manager with a Chinese clothing manufacturer. Back in Brisbane, Justin was offered a commissionaire job at the Sheraton

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Hotel, relishing being back in the hospitality business, but, ironically, left there in 2002 to manage a commercial building. About four years ago, he met the respected Malouf family of Callile Malouf Investments which owned the relatively new freehold premises, the James Street Markets. Justin is the centre supervisor now: “Actually mate,” he joked, with a huge grin, “I am just the car park attendant.” I know the class and demeanour of Justin Abraham and he never is “just” anything. Whatever he does, he does superbly and with good manners, a smile, with loyalty to his employers and a good ear for anyone requesting anything out of the ordinary, as well as the mundane. Justin’s other interests are thoroughbred breeding, tennis and surfing. Justin Abraham has been recognised as one of the “Faces of Brisbane” for a long time but there’s one face in town for which he is still looking: an elusive, single, goodnatured middle-aged Aussie woman, who would love a laugh or two over a game of tennis, surf a bit and be as proud of this great city as is he.

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Florence and Les still telling the Village history By Gerard Benjamin “IT’S OK for you to walk to school but don’t go via Terrace Street,” was reputedly what some parents instructed their children in the 1940s. The narrow thoroughfare linking Brunswick and James Streets had its fair share of “characters” but none equalled Dulcie Markham who arrived Fresh bread deliveries around 1942. Sydney’s “underbelly” outgoing for living in Terrace Street,” might have spawned its tough women Florence said. “In fact, life here such as Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh but used to be more interesting than TV. Dulcie Markham (she was known by Considering the local drama, some at least six other names) had clearly people even found that, by comparison, established enough of a reputation the quietness of normal streets was too to inspire the nickname The Angel of hard to take.” Death. Eighty-year-old Les Steel, who was Dulcie and friends, attracted to born a few doors away from his current Brisbane for its sly grog and prostitution Terrace Street dwelling said there were racket possibilities, now that the only “a few of us” who dockside areas of New had lived in the street Farm were awash with most of their lives. well-paid American Les’ father was a servicemen, were soon foreman on the wharves on the wrong side of for Dalgety’s at Teneriffe the law. for 23 years. When she was up on As a kid, Les worked a charge in February a few doors up towards 1944 of having stolen a Brunswick Street at diamond ring, the police McMahon’s Bakery (37 prosecutor asked: “Are Terrace Street), looking you not considered the after the horses in the queen of the underworld adjoining stable. Those in Brisbane?” were the days of home A month earlier, the deliveries. In fact from 29-year-old admitted in Les Steel 1947, bakers were court that she had had compelled to deliver to customers in a “a whole host” of convictions and that three-mile radius. she had been associated with three McMahon’s Bakery was a local men who had met violent deaths. institution, the bakehouse and Does anyone in Terrace Street adjoining house having been built in remember Dulcie? 1923-24. In more recent times, the site “Yes,” says 89-year-old Florence survived a fire but not demolition less O’Brien, who has lived in the street than 10 years ago. for 83 years. “They moved into the Among the many more Terrace house next door. My mother was Street tales to be told include one from petrified. There were lots of unsavoury longtime New Farm resident, Deirdre characters. Fox, who has a particular interest in the “People would come from miles large house next door to Les: “One of around to view the house. my ancestors was born there in 1906, “I was about 20 at the time with long when it was run as a boarding house.” blonde hair. Sometimes I was mistaken There’s more about Terrace Street in for Dulcie,” Florence said. the local best-selling book Reflections Despite the chance to move away on New Farm, available from Mary from Terrace Street, Florence and her Ryan’s Bookstore and New Farm family stayed. In fact, the spot had Editions. its attractions with its wide variety of Readers who have photos or stories nationalities and occupations. about Terrace Street? Why not contact Florence’s current house was once the New Farm and Districts Historical owned by the Glick family who operated Society by phoning 3254 1449, or a clothing factory downstairs and made visiting the Ron Muir Room next to the uniforms during the war. New Farm Library on Thursdays 2-4pm. “People were louder and more

The next meeting of the New Farm and Districts Historical Society is to be held on Saturday, September 24. Well-known Brisbane historian David Gibson will draw on his maritime background to talk about “The Noble Reach”, a stretch of the Brisbane River very close to home. All are welcome at the Uniting Church Centre, 52 Merthyr Road, 2-4pm. Afternoon tea is to be provided and a donation of $3 is requested. For further information, telephone Ross Garnett on 3254 1449.

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Espresso bar has new space Regulars at Jamie’s may have noticed some construction going on lately as one of the walls came down to make way for a new space at the rear. It has been a popular coffee spot for about 13 years and, for a couple of months now, the cosy hole-in-the-wall espresso bar has been transforming into a different kind of bar after dark. Patrons can already enjoy a glass

of wine, boutique beer or cider and a selection of spirits during the day or evening but, soon, the finishing touches will be in place on a new bar area at the back of the existing shop. Don’t go there expecting a huge range of exotic cocktails or obscure wines. There is just a small, carefully selected list of wines by the glass - all under the $10 mark - in addition to boutique beers, ciders and spirits.

As has always been the case at the pint-sized place, it is more about the quality of what is on offer, than the quantity and the food follows the same philosophy. There are bowls of salted cashews, pistachios or olives to nibble on and, once the bar is completed, there is to a small selection of more substantial bar snacks on offer.

The Fish Cafe returns

After many months of repairs following the January Brisbane River floods, this favourite fish and chip shop opposite New Farm Park has reopened. Again, locals and visitors to the park can pick up takeaway for a lazy lunch down by the river.

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BITTER Suite has officially opened its doors and, with new management, comes a few changes to the menu including more grazing platters and some healthier options. New owners Katherine and Braden aim to make bigger changes to the dining experience itself - they’ve employed extra staff to provide attentive service and created a cosy, relaxed ambiance.

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Popular Spring Hill cafe Sisco, run by sisters Kelly and Vicky, is back in the swing of weekend trading now that the girls have returned from their stints on maternity leave. It’s now open seven days for breakfast and lunch. Spring Hill Deli and Produce is a recent addition to the Boundary Street food scene, also run by sisters Joanna and Sophie, along with mum Lee. Choose from a range of local boutique products including handmade cheeses and breads, cured meats as well as precooked meals to take home.

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BRISBANE City Council’s first Asian councillor, Steven Huang, is to officially open this year’s Valley Moon Lantern Festival to be held in the Chinatown Mall over the weekend of September 10-11. Joyce Kobuto, from the Chinatown Mall events committee, said Cr Huang, who is Taiwanese, would represent Lord Mayor Cr 2011 Valley Chinese New Year - Saturday Graham Quirk when he opened the festival at 1pm on Night Chinese Urghur Traditional Dance Sunday, September 11. Joyce said the two-day festival would be one of the largest multicultural events in the city. She said the festival, which would include several “magical shows”, would run from 5pm to 10pm on the Saturday and midday to 5pm on the Sunday. The Brisbane City Council-sponsored annual street festival is one of the most important events on the Chinese lunar calendar and is full of music, dance, song and cuisine. The festival is also known the autumn festivals in the Northern Hemisphere where it is celebrated in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. The official Moon Lantern Festival day is Monday, September 12. There is to be a Chinese lion dance, dragon parade complemented with drum music, firecrackers and Chinese opera. Each year, the festival attracts about 40,000 people. For further information, log on to ValleyMoonLanternFestival.com.au or telephone 3847 8085.

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Trio’s take on Brisbane captured in unique show

THREE prominent Brisbane artists have teamed up for a group exhibition at the Teneriffe’s London Office studio gallery. One of the artists, Kylie Farrelly said the clever title of the exhibition, which opened on September 3, was titled SAMe, SaME, SAME but Different. Kylie, who has an art studio gallery in the foyer of the London Offices, on Florence Street, where she paints five days a week, said the two other “very talented Brisbane artists” to be part of the exhibition were Mel McRae, Elisabeth Lawrence. The exhibition, which opened to coincide with the running of the Brisbane Festival, was to be held in that space. Kylie said it was “a quirky space” which created “a great vibe in the foyer of this beautifully restored building”. “The brief for our invitation images was for each artist to paint their interpretation of the building where the gallery is, done in each artist’s unique style and then hung as a triptych,” Kylie said. The exhibition has three pieces from the trio representing various elements of “the city they call home”. Mel McRae has lived and painted in Brisbane for 10 years after having spent his formative years in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. His paintings often depict a solitary figure contrasted against a sparse urban landscape. Elisabeth Lawrence is described as a quirky artist. For SAMe, SaME, SAME but Different, she has used on the

Top left: Kylie’s artwork Top: Mel’s Artwork Bottom: Elisabeth’s Artwork Brisbane’s suburbs as inspiration for her oils – unassuming suburban dwellings, blocks of flats with strange 1960s tiling, Spring Hill boarding houses, milk bars and coffee shops – twisted, expanded, contracted, bent and curved into quirky interpretations. Kylie Farrelly works mainly in acrylic, with which she incorporates a variety of media to enhance her work. She uses a bold colorful palette. The images are not always meant to be realistic but are easily recognisable. Kylie’s works for SAMe, SaME, SAME but Different concentrate on Brisbane’s iconic places, quirky perspectives and well-known views - from the heights of the Riparian and the iconic Story Bridge to the obscure. The exhibition runs until September 17. The gallery is open from 10am-2pm, Monday to Friday and from 10am-3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Entry is free. For further information, telephone Kylie on 0435 780 790 or email info@ kyliefarrelly.com.au

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A TALK on the history of quilt making is to kick of a month-long focus by the Queensland Women’s Historical Association on the craft. Quilts have evolved from utilitarian bedcovers – and often considered women’s work – into creative works of art and the association aims to highlight the changes beginning with the talk. Susan Harris is to speak about the history of the art as well as giving a demonstration of quilt making and show several from her collection on Thursday, September 8. Interested people are invited to attend the event at the QWHA’s headquarters at the Miegunyah House Museum, 35 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members, which includes morning tea. The next event at the museum is to be held over the weekend of September 10 and 11 in the form of the Then and Now Quilt Show which is to run from 10.30am to 3.30pm. This show is to include quilts from the Miegunyah Collection and exhibits from the Schoolhouse Quilters Group and reflect the changes in the craft. 19th Century techniques of quilt making are to be exhibited alongside contemporary practices. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. For further information and bookings, telephone 3252 2979, email qwha@miegunyah.org or log on to www.miegunyah.org

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THERE are only a few performances left in New Farm Nash Theatre’s production A Picture of Dorian Gray. The season of the play, based on a novel by Oscar Wilde and adapted for the stage and directed by Nigel-MunroWallis, ends on September 10. The company’s last production for the year is to be House of Usher. A Picture of Dorian Gray is set in Victorian London and is about a naïve young man, Dorian Gray, a lovelorn artist, a corruptible Lord and a deal

with the Devil. It is all about how the rich and infamous party at their peril. In the Nash Theatre’s production, Andrew Whitmore is Gray and Paul Careless is Lord Henry Wotton with Gary Kliger as Basil Hallward, Eamonn Clohesy as Alan Campbell, Cat Martin as Sybil Vane, Jenny Bonney-Millett as Mrs Leaf and Jordan Barnard as the Duchess of Monmouth. The plot sees Gray move into the house in London he has inherited and meets the amoral and calculating Lord Henry, which leads to a life of increasing debauchery and even violence. The final performances of A Picture of Dorian Gray are to be presented at the Merthyr Road Uniting Church, New Farm, on September 1-2 and 8-10 from 7.30pm. There is to be a 2pm matinee on September 4. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 concession and $12 for members and school students. To book, telephone 3379 4775 or e-mail nashtheatre4@bigpond.com

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Artist Terry Gold DISADVANTAGED artists on the peninsula are to showcase their creative talents at an exhibition to be held in New Farm on September 8. Teneriffe not-for-profit community organisation Footprints in Brisbane has provided the space, at Discount Art Warehouse, where the project been running for more than five months. Case manager of mental health programs Meg Taylor said the creative project was the first of its kind for the centre. “We’re providing an art space for artists in the local community who live in boarding houses, hostels or may be homeless, have mental health or alcoholism issues,” Meg said. “It allows

them to escape their lives when they come (to paint).” Mental health projects manager Carolyn Perry said that, although the people the centre had dealt with were known to be quite creative, through the onset of illness or lifestyle issues, they had not had the opportunity to develop that talent. “We wanted to create a space were they can have the experience to express themselves and through that help their own recovery with mental health,” Carolyn said “It’s been a meaningful use of time. They’ve been reminded of some of their strengths when previously they were reminded of their illness,” she said. Meg said the artists had been able to show their emotions as well as work through their issues in a “creative, wonderful way that is a gift to them”. “We’ve got really magnificent artwork and some of the artists are really developing so it’s been really lovely to watch them,” Meg said. The project also includes volunteers from the Brisbane Institute of Art, who help facilitate the artistic group at the warehouse. Footprints hoped the artists would continue their creative journey as most of the proceeds from the exhibition go back to them. Ten per cent of the proceeds is kept to maintain creative development and to buy materials for their work. With the use of different paints, oils and acrylics, the paintings are to reveal

numerous art styles, including abstract, lifestyle and primitive. The works can be viewed free of charge before the exhibition from 10am-4pm on September 8. Footprints, on Commercial Road, celebrates it 20th anniversary this month. The exhibition is to run from 5pm7pm at Discount Art Warehouse on 34 Arthur Street, New Farm. Entry cost: $10. Wine and nibbles supplied. RSVP to Meg on 3252 3488. For information about the centre, log on to www.footprintsinc.org.au

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Rachel Tidd & Tex Perkins AUSTRALIAN rock legend and multiARIA award-winning Tex Perkins has bowed to public pressure to bring his Johnny Cash tribute show back to Brisbane. Perkins performed the The Man in Black, Johnny Cash show in a sellout season at the end of 2009 but audiences have demanded an encore. He is back at the Twelfth Night

Theatre at Bowen Hills again with the two-hour show which is filled with many of the late great American singer’s hits – more than 20 in fact - including Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Folsom Prison Blues, Sunday Mornin’ Coming Down, Get Rhythm, A Boy Named Sue and Hey Porter interwoven with the story of his rise to stardom. The show opened on August 31 and is to run until September 11. Cash, who died in 2003, was one of America’s most influential country music stars. Rachael Tidd interprets Cash’s wife June Carter’s vocal style in the show and Dave Folley, Shane Reilly, Steve Hadley and Shannon Bourne are The Tennessee Four. The show was written by Australian theatrical producer Jim McPherson who also wrote, The John Denver Story: Take Me Home Country Road. Producer by Andrew Barker and Simon Myers of Folsom Prison Productions, they are also the producers behind recent hits including DORIS: Doris Day - So Much More than the Girl Next Door and The John Denver Story: Take me Home Country Road. The show is to be performed each night from 7.30pm with matinees on Saturday, September 3 and 10, from 2pm and on Sunday, September 4 and 11, from 1.30pm. Tickets are priced from $58.90$68.90. To book, telephone 3252 5122 or log on to www.ticketmaster.com.au

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Festival puts Brisbane in a new light after flood crisis BRISBANE Festival’s biggest new event for 2011 is to be the inaugural City of Lights laser light art show. Organisers say it is the first show of its kind in Australia and is to fill the city’s Brisbane River precinct with a nightly choreographed spectacle from this Sunday until 24 September. Artistic director Noel Staunton said the festival would give Brisbane residents the opportunity to see the city from a new perspective “illuminated and alive”. Noel said that, following the floods that had devastated much of the city and surrounding areas, the laser light show was “the best way of showing the city off and celebrating the spirit and optimism of the people after the floods”. “We approached Events Queensland, Santos, South Bank Corporation and QPAC and everyone came together to make this event possible,” Noel said. “We are very excited that Santos City of Lights will show off the city in its best light to Australia and the world and reflect the confidence of Brisbane looking to the future. “There is nothing quite like it in the world thanks to Brisbane’s unique theatrical geography.

“Santos will carbon offset the event by covering the cost for green power for the lights in the show,” he said. All the lights for the shows have been installed on five buildings around the city – such as the half dozen 190kg 2m-tall clusters on top of the Santos Building in Turbot Street – and are ready to go. More than 50 searchlights and eight lasers are set up on five rooftops, two bridges and on the ground at South Bank to make up the show – connected by an estimated 3km of cabling. Noel said the Story Bridge, which was an integral part of many fireworks and light shows, was not looked at as being part of the City of Light program as the focus was to be on South Bank. “Santos City of Lights focuses on the South Bank reach of the river and will take place between the Kurilpa and Goodwill bridges. South Bank is the best and most practical viewing platform from which to view the city and this spectacular theatrical event,” Noel said. The main viewing area for the show is to be South Bank’s Cultural Forecourt which is to have food and drink outlets, live music, DJs spinning recorded tracks and roving performers.

An impression of the laser show in Brisbane by Kane Sullivan, Lucid Metal At South Bank, the program show setting to create a light spectacle is to include attractions such as a of this scale – there are elements giant sphere of light and mirrors and a of grandeur and intimacy in the 25m-high interactive light tunnel with landscape that will make the show pulsating walls. incredibly special and visually The festival has brought together stunning,” John said. Australia’s internationally acclaimed “An extraordinary spectrum of lights lighting designer John Rayment and and lasers will radiate from roof tops, creative director Tony Assness to put the river and bridges, set against together the City of Lights. symphonic musical scores,” he said John said Brisbane was one of the The festival is to light up nightly at few cities in the world with the right 7 o’clock and 8 o’clock from Mondaytheatrical geography for such a rich Thursday and on Sundays and at 7pm, visual display. 8pm and 8.30pm on the Fridays and “The river precinct is the perfect Saturday.

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Sunday morning hedged in secret doggy business EARLY Sunday morning and I am still abed. The winter’s sun is beginning to push shafts of golden light through the chinks in the shutters, banishing the room’s aqueous opacity. At the foot of the bed, Beau is stirring and I know before long he’ll be clamouring to start the day.

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I love early morning – especially on Sunday. No rude summoning from the arms of Morpheus by the shrill demands of an alarm clock or a sense of urgency to get up and begin the day. Just the sweet languor of a warm doona, crisp, white bed linen and the feeling of voluptuousness at being able to linger lazily in bed. That is of course, unless you own a small canine that is impervious to the indolent delights of lying in and impatient with the foibles of humans and their desire to do nothing. Sunday morning to Beau is no different from any other and so, as a consequence, it isn’t long before I feel a damp cold nose pressed determinedly into my neck. It’s time to quit the luxurious warmth of bed and embrace, reluctantly, the vigour of a chilly dawn. Twenty minutes later, Beau and I are making our way through New Farm Park. It’s cold and our breath forms steamy clouds of vapour in the crisp air. The sun gilds the tree tops but it holds little warmth and I’m thankful for the comforting warmth of my scarf and jacket. Beau is seemingly unaffected by the bracing cold and applies himself to the all-absorbing task of sniffing every light post and dew-laden shrub. I suspect it is the canine equivalent to us humans reading the daily newspaper. In the village, after taking coffee, I buy the Sunday papers and from the bakery, two buttery croissants are popped into a bag for latter delectation. Beau is impatient to get home. The early morning walk has sharpened his appetite and he’s grown bored with

the social niceties expected by his vast acquaintance. At home, I feed Beau then turn on the oven to heat the croissants. The teapot stands warmed, ready to accept green tea leaves and hot water. The sun streams through the kitchen window and across the dining room table. To take advantage of its inviting warmth, I position a chair and quickly lay breakfast paraphernalia on the table’s polished surface. Everything is in place, the teapot filled with aromatic tea, cup, saucer, strawberry conserve, butter and finally the warm flaky croissant – but, one moment, something is missing, Ah yes, the Sunday papers. I suddenly recall placing them on the bakery counter when I purchased the croissants. I must have left them there. Botheration. I can’t do without them. Grabbing my car keys I tell Beau to “Stay. I shan’t be long”, Minutes later I’m back with papers under my arm. Beau luxuriates in a pool of sunshine on the dining room floor. I take my place at the table, pour a cup of tea and position the papers allowing for easy perusal. After a sip of tea, I reach for the croissant, with my intention to butter it and apply a generous helping of strawberry conserve. To my considerable consternation, I find the croissant gone. Had I left it in the oven? Opening the oven door, I find a void. It’s bare except for a few tell-tale flakes of pastry left behind on the warming tray. That’s odd. A reconnaissance of the kitchen and its immediate surrounds reveal nothing. What could have happened to it? I begin to look askance at my canine companion. Was he responsible for the croissant’s disappearance? Beau meets my suspicious eye with seeming nonchalance. His demeanour suggests a certain sans souci. Is it possible he may not the culprit? After all, where is the proof? There are no flakes of pastry caught in his moustache nor are there any on the floor that would surely indicate a hasty disposal of ill-gotten goods. A mystery and an inconvenience

but, fortunately, I have another. Without further ado, I place the spare croissant in the still-warm oven. Within minutes, I’m happily back at the table contentedly tucking into the flaky pastry, sipping tea and enjoying the lurid journalism peculiar to the Sunday papers. By mid morning, I’ve abandoned the table for the sofa and lie ensconced along its length. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

reassuring himself that I’m asleep. Satisfied, he then continues through the door into the garden. “Ah. Secret dogs’ business,” I think. With stealth, I ease from the sofa and move quietly towards the door. Beau has almost disappeared under the box hedge. Soil and decaying leaf matter is being hurled wildly through the air as his front feet pump like pistons. What on Earth is he looking for? Finally the

Everything is in place, the teapot filled with aromatic tea, cup, saucer, strawberry conserve, butter and finally the warm flaky croissant - but one moment, something is missing, Ah yes, the Sunday papers. plays softly, lulling me almost to sleep. Beau has taken occupancy of his usual chair, his furry face turned in my direction. I’m conscious of his watchful gaze and ponder the reason for his vigilance. Just as I slip almost into sleep, I suddenly hear Beau jump to the floor, then the soft patter of feet making their way to the open french door. I discreetly open one eye, careful to peer through eyelashes. I see Beau hesitate. He glances in my direction no doubt

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jbrealestate.com.au TENERIFFE COMMERCIAL OFFICE & COFFEE ShOP SALE BY NEgOTIATION Rare Commercial opportunity in the heart of Teneriffe – Sale by original owner! Rare commercial investment or owner occupier opportunity in the heart of Teneriffe. Positioned on the ground floor in the high profile riverfront “Mactaggarts Woolstore”. Secure your future – be your own landlord and have 2nd income. • Prime corner location. • 70m2 of well designed office space. • Sub Lease – Popular coffee shop with outdoor seating on the banks of the Brisbane river. • 85m2 + 63m2 exclusive use external area. • 1 secure undercover car park. *SUSTAINABILITY REPORT AVAILABLE IN OFFICE!!! CONTACT: Jackie Bayard - 3852 2136 / 0418 742 076 VIEW: Realcommercial.com.au ID# 5818698

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contact jason bond 0407 489 992 Eligible for $10,000 QLD Govt building boost

Eligible for $10,000 QLD Govt building boost

artist impression Grasspan Street, Zillmere 7 two bedroom apartments

artist impression From $375,0000

Wickham Street, Newmarket 7 two & 2 one bedroom apartments

From $375,0000

sold annie street, new farm

sold beeston street, new farm

rob ferguson - sales m 0409 333 311

Eligible for $10,000 QLD Govt building boost

jason bond - sales/projects m 0407 489 992

teagan smith - rentals m 0432 383442

Robinson Street, Kelvin Grove 65 one, two & three bedroom apartments

for sale

tara grentell - rentals m 0400 387 521

â&#x20AC;&#x153;OUR PEOPLE - prioritising you...superior client serviceâ&#x20AC;?

From $449,0000

mark street, new farm

paul merritt - projects m 0412 334 110

allbrisbanerealty a division of the allrealtygroup

All Brisbane Realty

p 07 3358 0999

Shop 1, 690 Brunswick St,

New Farm

allrealtygroup.com.au

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For rent Moreton St, New Farm

$335pw

Recently renovated, large ground floor unit, spacious living and bedroom with built-in robes, polished floors, situated in peaceful location close to shops and transport.

Moray Street, New Farm

$510pw

Large apartment with open plan living/dining, balcony, separate laundry, light and airy throughout, some city views, secure, close to shops, transport and New Farm Park.

Brunswick Street, New Farm

$875pw

Modernised throughout, innovative finishes, an entertainers home inside and out, high ceilings, polished floors, huge private back deck, plenty of storage, located opposite New Farm Park!

Work With the top leasing agency in the area. Sonya Pascoe

George McAteer

Business Development Manager 0405 004 833

Leasing Consultant

Rebekah McNeilly Leasing Consultant

p. 07 3358 4099 | e. leasing@professionalsnewfarm.com.au | w. professionalsnewfarm.com.au | a. 629 Brunswick St New Farm

Ciel - Penthouse

D L SO 1/69 Moray St New Farm

Kellie Jones High End Property P. 0416 107 801 E. kellie@professionalsnewfarm.com.au 30

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Jasper Lane

D L SO 11/20 Turner Avenue

new farm 629 brunswick st, new farm qld 4005 phone 07 3358 4377 fax 07 3358 3176

Cutters Landing

D L SO 5 Hollins Street New Farm

Andrew Clough Principal P. 0411 720 099 E. andrew@professionalsnewfarm.com.au

Raine & Horne New Farm – the boutique office with the big brand name.

An Award winning office since 1986

For Rent 10/9 Lechmere Street, New Farm

This well presented apartment features timber floors and modern interiors. The lounge and bedroom space features reverse cycle air con, top floor position, intercom security.

11/93 Langshaw Street, New Farm

$330 pw 3

Fully renovated 3 bedroom apartment, 101m2 of space and style. Brand new designer kitchen, new carpet and paint, elevated views, lock up garage, lift, intercom security.

“Cutters Landing”

LEASED

$530 pw 4

Private and secure 2 level home, unique floor plan comprises 352m2 of living, light filled open plan living areas and separate media room, double height outdoor sala.

LEASED

$1500 pw

PROFESSIONALISM • PERFORMANCE • OUTSTANDING SERVICE • RESULTS

For Sale 4/844 Brunswick Street, New Farm

“Radna Hall” art-deco gem, renovated, freshly painted, timber floors, 1 bedroom, open plan living, 2 street access, car space. 12m2 storage area.

$319,500

2/925 Brunswick Street, New Farm

“Heritage on the Park” gorgeous courtyard apartment, Timber floors, stylish modern design, 173m2 of Indoor/outdoor living, prime location near park. 2

“River Manor” stunning river, city and Story Bridge views, exclusive cliff-top position, fully renovated 5th level apartment, 135m2 of spacious living, secured lift access.

m.0418 733 818

$615,000

10/16 Moray Street, New Farm

Lee Paul

$899,000

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23/10 Bailey Street, New Farm

Selling New Farm since 1986 200%

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Lorna Bailey

m.0410 609 789

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10/38 Villiers Street, New Farm

100%

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Stamp duty rise to flatten THE decision by the State Government to remove the stamp duty home concession will flatten the struggling Queensland residential property market and cost homebuyers thousands of dollars, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland. From last month, the concession which non-first home buyers receive when buying a new or established home as their principal place of residence, was removed. The REIQ said that, for a median-priced house in Brisbane, homebuyers would be hit with more than $15,000 in stamp duty – an increase of more than $7000. First homebuyer stamp duty concessions remains for homes up to $500,000. A $10,000 grant – The Queensland Building Boost – has been introduced to be available for anyone building or buying a “newbuild” home or unit priced up to $600,000 until January 31 next year. REIQ chairman Pamela Bennett said that, while any incentive to increase housing supply and create jobs in the construction sector was positive for the economy, the removal of the stamp duty concession for non-first homebuyers would wreak havoc on the

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Queensland property market. “The market is already the lowest it has been in many years and (this plan) will just make it worse,” Ms Bennett said. “A better way to stimulate the economy would have been to provide financial incentives for all buyers of all types of properties which in turn would have increased activity and therefore helped the government’s bottom line,” she said. The REIQ said the $10,000 grant could provide a much-needed shot in the arm for the building sector but its value would be greatly diminished by the increased rates of stamp duty that non-first homebuyers would have to pay. It also was unlikely to assist more first homebuyers into the market. Ms Bennett said there had been “a huge reduction” in first homebuyer activity over the past 12 months and the new grant was unlikely to change that to “any significant degree”. “While the grant means firsttimers will be able to access $17,000, as well as stamp duty concessions, purchasing a newbuild home or unit continues to be out of the financial reach of most prospective homeowners,” Ms Bennett said.

Mayor digs in to help start stage two of FKP’s Gasworks project BRISBANE’S Lord Mayor, Cr Graham Quirk, has helped turn the first sod to start the second stage of developer FKP’s Gasworks precinct within the Newstead River Park. FKP managing director and chief executive officer Peter Brown said the sod-turning was an opportunity to celebrate an important milestone at one of the largest and most important mixed-use urban renewal projects in an Australian capital city. The sod turning was inside the iconic gasometer which is to be retained as part of the $1.1 billion commercial and retail development. The prominent metal structure already is a significant part of the marketing campaign with various images figuring heavily in promotional material. “We’re now a step closer to delivering one of Brisbane’s most iconic and substantial urban revitalisation projects that will redefine Newstead into a new urban master-planned community,” Mr Brown said. Stage Two, which is expected to be completed in early 2013, includes more than 8600sq m of premium commercial office space spanning four levels and 7800sq m of retail space.

Photo by Carolyn Hull

Gasworks site stage 2 commences About a quarter of the commercial net lettable area and two thirds of the retail net lettable area already are already pre-committed. Future tenants in the retail space include supermarket giant Woolworths, Terry White Chemists and Fresh Food Markets. FKP has already committed to one level of office space, making The Gasworks its new Queensland base. FKP said registrations of interest for the balance of the commercial and retail space had been high.

568 Lower Bowen Tce, New Farm TASTEFULLY RENOVATED ON LARGE 559sqm BLOCK This immaculately renovated two story Queenslander is located in a very desirable central New Farm street. It accommodates four large bedrooms upstairs and a downstairs study together with open plan family room, kitchen area and living room opening to a beautiful entertainers deck overlooking the pool and yard. Long settlement available. For Sale $1,450,000.

Dakota Apartments. 88 Macquarie St, Teneriffe DESIGNED TO CAPTURE YOUR IMAGINATION A combination of wide sweeping river views, Teneriffeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular address and a classic apartment provides you with the opportunity to make an astute purchase. With the contrast of original brick walls, large timber windows, voluminous ceiling heights and a loft master bedroom suiteâ&#x20AC;Ś this is glamorous Wool store living. The kitchen is well positioned to cater for formal and informal meals. Living areas are located on the central level, step down to reveal 2nd & 3rd beds, home office/4th bed, bathroom, guest powder room & laundry. For Sale $1,125,000.

JENNIFER LOCKLEY + JAY McVICKER T 3852 4600 M 0411 33 66 77 + 0438 333 881 OPEN FOR INSPECTION for full details, floor plans & open times visit www.tenerifferealty.com.au

JENNIFER LOCKLEY + JAY McVICKER T 3852 4600 M 0411 33 66 77 + 0438 333 881 OPEN FOR INSPECTION for full details, floor plans & open times visit www.tenerifferealty.com.au September 2011

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131 Adelaide St East, Clayfield Sale price $2,600,000

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19/25 James St, New Farm Sale price $760,000

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18 Beeston St, New Farm Sale price $1,153,000

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3 Bowman Lane, New Farm Sale price $1,360,000

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95 Siemon St, Auchenflower Sale price $1,800,000

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38 Kennigo St, Spring Hill Sale price $1,662,500

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23 Small St, New Farm Sale price $1,225,000

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81 Macquarie St, Newstead Sale price $3,100,000

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Heath Williams 0403 976 115 07 3254 9908 heath@eplace.com.au

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Under Clear Instructions â&#x20AC;Ś This Penthouse Will Be Sold!

TENERIFFE 36/1 Macquarie Street

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INSPECT Saturday & Sunday 4-4:30pm

one per floor 'Penthouse' commands an enviable river panorama from Hamilton Hill to Bulimba and beyond. With strong lines, extensive use of limestone, designer fittings, multi-function lighting

AUCTION Thursday 15 September at 6:30pm Emporium Hotel, 1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

system and a clever layout for optional family living, this 389mÂ˛ residence offers four bedrooms, three

JUDY GOODGER 0438 767 377 / 3254 9999

bathrooms, powder room, office, private home theatre, direct lift access, potential to purchase a marina berth and small pet welcome... Moving to the city doesn't have to mean downsizing! This boutique block

HEATH WILLIAMS 0403 976 115 / 3254 9908

of only three is perfectly positioned in the heart of Teneriffe with a short stroll to New Farm Park, CityCat,

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Within walking distance to Brisbane Grammar School this freehold Spring Hill home has it all. Internally designed to maximise the use of space with the charm and warmth of France, a covered Alfresco dining area greets you as you enter the charming Courtyard. A high regard for quality and finish is apparent throughout with the use of limestone flooring, and reclaimed antique wide floor boards, marble. Rake ceiling allow for maximum light and airflow…the Ambience of this home comes from the owners love and long term affiliation with France. • • • •

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