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Foundation principal Sharon Barker, Scott Hutchinson from Hutchinson Builders, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Education Minister Grace Grace MP at the school’s sod-turning.

Milestone at the vertical school By Jordan Crick The proposed catchment area and a draft Enrolment Management Plan for the future Inner City North State Secondary College have been released as the first sod was turned on construction. The catchment area will include all areas serviced by My Village News, except for Kangaroo Point, which will remain in the Coorparoo Secondary College catchment. Speaking at the event, foundation principal Sharon Barker called on the community to help decide on a name for the school. For the past few editions, My Village News has been asking for suggestions, which will be presented to Ms Barker in December. She said students at the nearby state schools were already “extremely

excited” by the prospect of their future school. “They’re already keeping their own notes and coming up with ideas about what the school should look like, what the school name should be, what our mascot and our school colours should be,” Ms Barker said. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirmed the historical Brookes St primary building will remain a part of the school. The first intake of Year 7s will be in 2020, three years ahead of the planned completion of construction in 2023. The school is expected to reach its capacity of 1500 two years later in 2025, when the inaugural intake of Year 7s will be the school’s very first senior class. For suggested names email editor@ myvillagenews.com.au before Dec 17. To view plans, have your say or register your interest, visit bit.ly/ICNSSC.

Riverside walkways have become scooter alleys with the arrival of the electric scooter sharing company Lime. The company has deployed 500 of the scooters, rented by the minute using a mobile phone app around inner Brisbane and many of them have ended up in TeneriffeNewstead-New Farm precinct. When you have finished your journey, you just dump the scooter on the footpath and walk away. They have been granted a trial period by the state government that expires on December 31, but are they a good or a bad thing? Riders have been drawn to the riverside where they scoot along at 27kmh. I think it’s too fast and that they are a danger to pedestrians in

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those stretches where there are no dedicated bike paths. It is enough to suffer the odd rogue cyclist without dodging low flying scooters, a development that was not foreseen when the walkways were built. I’ve watched some riders doubling up and placing young children with them on the scooters, surely a disaster looking for somewhere to happen. They also raise the question of neighbourhood amenity. Do we really want the streets littered with abandoned scooters? There is also the matter of the Brisbane City Council’s significant investment in its CityCycle scheme. Who is going to pay to pedal when they can grab an electric scooter? The council has said it is now looking at replacing the cycles with battery-powered bikes, which can only come at an additional expense to ratepayers. The scooters operate in a number of cities overseas but if they are going to be legalised here, they should be banned from footpaths and walkways and confined to dedicated bikeways, otherwise they have the potential to impact adversely on our neighbourhood.

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In the age of Instagram where starting a brand looks quick easy (along with everything else in life), designers can be forgiven for thinking fashion labels just happen. So says Jodie Hilton, CEO of The New Garde, a Newstead co-working space and creative hub that connects designers with the areas of their business they need to outsource or upskill around. “The New Garde started out in 2016 as a place where designers could visit a functioning studio to gain access to fashion specialists and work alongside them,” she says. “Today we solely work as a full service fashion design studio that has the capacity to handle the complete cycle of a fashion start up brand from idea to distribution point,

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taking the designer or fashion brand owner through each stage of concept, development, sampling, marketing, production and PR.” Aside from business development support, says Jodie, there are a lot of common issues facing designers, and their concerns are universal – be they focused in Brisbane or otherwise. “It doesn’t matter where you’re based, what matters is how you engage your in-person and digital community,” says Jodie. Engagement with one another is also important for designers who, by and large, start out as one-man-bands. “I believe designers who work solo need to get out of their poorly lit studio, away from feeling chained to their machines or endlessly scrolling to see what their competitors are up to and find your friends in fashion. “This enables word of mouth advertising, the ability for people to become comfortable enough to recommend you and also to meet people outside of their specialisation. “Even if it’s for one day a week - go

and talk ideas, work with someone who complements your skills and you’ll both develop new skills through absorption of information and experience together. “It’s great to see designers working together rather than squirrelling away their resources and ideas.” As to trends and opportunities for emerging brands, Jodie says the future is in sustainability and transparency.

“Consumers are searching for more sustainable labels and slow fashion orientated brands,” she says. “There’s a huge jump in more start-up support also, with a brand focus and ability to have speed to market.” The New Garde runs Saturday one-on-one workshops to determine a financial overview and warts-andall forecast of what to expect when launching a fashion brand, become aware of industry standard processes, tips on efficiency and platforms currently available to help them work smarter, not harder. Visit thenewgarde.co

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Development plan doesn’t stand up By Mike O’Connor The relevance and effectiveness of the New Farm and Teneriffe Hill Development Plan (NFTHDP) has been questioned following council approval of a development at 155 Moray Street. Local resident Glen Smith said the development application for a seven-storey building containing 33 apartments was initially rejected by a Brisbane City Council town planner who said “the proposed height and bulk is excessive for the locality”. “However, after a meeting with the developers and the developer’s consultants, the council reversed its position and proceeded to approve the development basically as originally lodged, save for moving the building about half a metre back from Moray Street,” ,” Mr Smith said. “How such a minor and inconsequential change which had no effect on the height and bulk of the

building could result in an approval defies rational explanation.” He said according to the NFTHDP, seven storeys was the maximum height permitted. Further, the proposed setback did not comply, gross floor areas and site cover exceeded the NFTHDP and the open space was close to one half of that required. Mr Smith said he entered into “lengthy and robust” negotiations with the developer and as a result, an agreement was reached to reduce building height from 7 to 6 storeys and the number of units from 33 to 26 while increasing setbacks from Moray Street. Mr Smith said agreement was reached because the developer was willing to compromise in order to achieve an outcome acceptable to both parties. “The most important question for the community is why should it fall upon its members to ensure that new developments comply with development plans such as NFTHDP?” he said. “Surely this is the job of a properly functioning council, one not apparently beholden for some reason to developers.

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Absent letters and no answers By Alex Treacy The body corporate of a residential tower in New Farm, frustrated with the lack of community consultation surrounding TPG Telecom’s deployment of base stations for the Brisbane trial of its 4G network, has expressed disappointment at the notification process. Their spokeswoman, writing in an objection letter on behalf of the residents and owners of Bowen Place at Bowen Tce, says the notification letter failed to reach their 42 letterboxes. “If your contractor is required to undertake public consultation, they do not appear to have done a very effective job - all three properties next to the proposed site have not been consulted,” she writes. “The residents should have received a notification letter.” In a written response from TPG to the objection, they state that per the Deployment Code and Consultation

Plan provided to council, residents within a 50m radius to the site are to be notified by “onsite signage, letterbox drop and an advertisement within the metropolitan newspaper”. “Individual property owners were hand-delivered a notification letter and residential unit complexes were also notified by way of a letter to the respective Body Corporate (by best practical means possible),” the letter continues. However, the spokeswoman disputes this, saying her body corporate received no direct written or verbal notice. A resident of Bowen Place says that by focusing on the body corporates, owner/ occupiers have been “entirely excluded from (the) consultation process”. In the My Village News November edition, body corporates at three separate residential towers, one in New Farm and two in Newstead, confirmed they hadn’t received notification letters. Residents had also expressed concerns about the health risks of exposure to radiation emitted by the base stations, which they have continued to do so via Letters to the Editor. Turn to p19 to read just one of the smaller letters received on the TPG base station.

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V sn apsh ot s Spotted at the roundabout beside Perry Park at Bowen Hills. Whoops! Who is right, council in the white corner or the state government in the green corner? And the winner is… council, who have the correct spelling. Green signs on Breakfast Creek Rd also have repeated the error.

Are you worried that Australia Post’s irregular letterbox collection may see your letter to Santa arrive too late? Better drop them to The Paper Empire on James Street, who have a direct line to St Nick.

At 25 King’s official opening, the Aurecon MakerSpace hosted a resident artist, Plico Design, Australia’s only professional origami company. Plico, Latin for ‘I fold’, challenged the engineers in the building to beat their designs with a 3D-printer. Plico won with their carnation.

Last month in our history column we brought you the story behind the Felons Brewing Co name. Now, the Felons are ready to bring you the beer. Cast your eyes to the top of the four serving tanks behind the main bar and you will see a small homage to the original four castaways who discovered the Brisbane River.

HSW director Adam Flaskas and Felons head brewer Tom Champion.

Bad behaviour abounded during the first few weeks of Lime e-scooters’ Brisbane trial. This gentleman was seen weaving in and out of Ann St traffic whilst on his phone. Riders have also been seen to be without helmets, and not every scooter seems to have a helmet—have people been nicking them?

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It is hard to believe that as the date clicks over to January 2019 we will be celebrating our 12th year of publishing your My Village News. This is issue number 131! We have always strived to make sure that most of our journalists, photographers and designers who work for My Village News are local. Does it really matter? Yes, it does matter as we want to be the voice of the community—your community, a place where you live and or work. Over this time, we have had many loyal advertisers and most of the clients that were in our first few editions are still with us today.

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Do you ever get the feeling you need to pull a rabbit out of a hat each Christmas? I decided to take control of December about five years ago. Since then, I enter the “silly season” with a new mission: to stay calm. December and January, for me, are nurturing months of the year as I wind down and build back up. My understanding of the year as a whole, the phase I’m entering and what purpose it has is holistic. Come January, I strip my life of all bad lifestyle habits and create a healthier version of me. In terms of my schedule, the ‘keep it simple’ motto is a big one. I don’t overload myself with obligations. I try and pull things away from the end of school year that are within my control, and put them in October/ early November.

I also accept that I can’t please all the people all the time and shouldn’t try. Combating crowds can be a stress trigger, so I take an alternative approach. I find big shopping centres to be especially perverse and confronting at Christmas so I buy gifts all year round and online which allows me to stay at arm’s length. I also buy local and give events and experiences to my loved ones. On the food front, I bake a leg of Bangalow ham Christmas day. It lasts longer than you usually want it to after Christmas but it’s a lot less work than preparing individual meal ideas. I also cheat a little on things. When I need to make a dessert for a function, I buy the pre-made pavlova wreath from Coles and decorate it with dairy free coconut yoghurt and berries. It’s ten minutes preparation, looks stunning and is delish! The strategies I’ve developed to manage the extra work and commitments involved at this time of year are not earth shattering, but they keep me cool, calm and collected. Wishing you and yours a happy, safe and loving holiday period.

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Timber tenants happy By Alex Treacy An inaugural tenant of Australia’s largest engineered timber office building says he is happy in his new workspace. His address book can barely cope with all the new people he’s meeting. Chris Ammundsen, who was the lead structural engineer of 25 King, says he had dealings with around a tenth of Aurecon’s 700-odd staff prior to the move. “(Now) we’ve got open staircases between floors, communal lunch areas… I’ve met about ten people in the last ten days that I would’ve never met,” he says. “Now you go and have lunch or get a coffee in the morning and sit down and you meet someone. “From an Aurecon perspective that’s one of the greatest benefits, I think.” Mr Ammundsen says it’s natural some people would be anxious about the move but helping to manage the process has been the “biophilic”

Hon. Grace Grace MP Member for McConnel with Impact Investment’s Darren Brusnahan and Lendlease Project Director Michelle Wooldridge

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Property developer Mirvac has reached a settlement with objectors to its proposed twin tower residential Shore development in Skyring Terrace, Newstead. The development application approved by the Brisbane City Council approved two towers of 22 and 26 storeys comprising a total of 333 apartments together with 364 residents’ car parking spaces. Under the Newstead Riverpark Masterplan originally drawn up for the Gasworks precinct the site, which adjoins Skyring Apartments, was to accommodate a single 20-storey tower. Under the subsequent Neighbourhood Plan, Mirvac was able to build 231 units over a gross floor area of 21,321 sqm. Under the terms of the settlement, Mirvac agreed to increase the separation between its proposed towers and the adjacent Unison and Skyring Apartments from 7.9 to 10 metres and similarly, increase the separation between the two towers.

Fifteen soccer superstars of the future were treated to a coaching masterclass from a trio of Brisbane Roar players last month at New Farm United Football Club after winning the prize in an auction at the Holy Spirit Spring Fair. Attacking midfielder Brett Holman, who led the session alongside teammates Eric Bautheac and Thomas Kristensen, says he’s drawn to the spirit of small clubs like New Farm United. “I was raised with a small club,” he says. “I’m originally from Sydney but it was a small club like New Farm and that’s where you see it. “It starts from the grassroots.” The Roar stars all have children who attend New Farm State School and play together in the club’s junior programs. “Just in terms of the community, we thought we’d help,” Mr Holman says. “I think it’s always nice for younger kids to see these people who are playing on TV.”

Roar stars Thomas Kristensen, Brett Holman and Eric Bautheac presented the U7s and U8s with jerseys after their training session. New director of coaching for New Farm United, Rinichi Mikami, says having players like Holman, Bautheac and Kristensen around is a real drawcard for the club. “This opportunity will be a great inspiration for the kids,” Mr Mikami says. He says the club is hopeful of involving their trio of famous soccer dads more often. Mr Mikami’s coaching strategy involves connecting juniors at the club with more experienced players, whether they be at the Brisbane Roar or in New Farm United’s Capital League 1 squad, the highest level the

club competes at. This will create a “family football club environment” where kids have the chance to receive “grassroots coaching” and are more likely to stick with the club through senior levels, he says. At the end of the session, the 15 tired youngsters were perked up by the provision of Brisbane Roar goodie bags. As the boys and girls pulled Brisbane Roar jerseys over their New Farm United colours, it was hard to escape the conclusion that this diminutive club is onto something big.

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The auctioneer behind the latest Auction Under the Stars event, held last month at Fortitude Valley bar X Cargo, says the eagerly anticipated biannual event has found its new home. Ray White New Farm and Spring Hill principal Haesley Cush says the venue exceeded his highest hopes and resembled the “auction coliseum” he had wanted. “We had bidders sitting on the ground and we had bidders bidding on both sides of the first floor,” Mr Cush says. Zoe Watson, Bec Richardson + Fiona Freestone

A feature of this edition of Auction Under the Stars was properties clearing in the days after the event, not only on the night. An example of this was the threelevel penthouse at 801/8 Kyabra St, Newstead, the “Sky Home”, which in the days following the auction sold to the highest bidder of the night and is now under contract. Mr Cush says “after the dust settled” there was a clearance rate of around 70 per cent.

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By Jerome Ng Brisbane’s food scene has a new addition in Howard Smith Wharves Mr Percival’s, an overwater bar-plusdining venue. Howard Smith Wharves’ director Adam Flaskas said the opening of Mr Percival’s is a milestone moment for the development. “To see this venue open is extremely close to my heart, as it has been my vision in the making for some time – and to have so many respected locals involved – like Anna Spiro – makes it all the more thrilling.” Interior designer Anna Spiro was responsible for the creative direction, with her approach to create a space full of interest, comfort, and uniqueness “people would want to linger in”. Cool and contemporary European beach club vibes inspired the overwater bar-plus-dining, while the octagonal-shaped venue was inspired

by the shape of rotundas in parks all over Brisbane, with the walls outside painted a soft sage green. Mr Percival’s head chef Damien Styles (pictured) has worked in several kitchens including The Fish House Burleigh Heads, which won two hats in two consecutive years. “I’m excited, being from Brisbane originally, this role is like a homecoming for me as well,” Styles said. Mr Percival’s menu includes locallysourced seafood of Moreton Bay and coastal regions to match with the freshly brewed beer from the Felons Brewing Co next door. To anchor Brisbane as a mustvisit Australian city, Howard Smith Wharves will also launch a series of pioneering food and culture festivals in 2019. Visit Howardsmithwarves.com. or 5 Boundary St, Brisbane.

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A newcomer to the New Farm dining scene wants to be known as much for their positive contribution to the community as their gastronomic offerings. Hadeel Doehler (pictured), owner of The Frond Cafe on the corner of Brunswick and Sydney Streets, says she and husband Anders raised $1200 in October by donating prizes to charity to be raffled off.

The charities would sell the raffle tickets for $2, and entrants would go in the running to win prizes like vouchers and VIP coffee experiences at The Frond Cafe. The modest Ms Doehler says it’s “pretty cool” how successful the initiative was. Local business Jocelyn’s Provisions, councillor for Central Ward Vicki Howard and Toby’s Estate coffee roasters all offered their support by donating prizes. The Frond Cafe is also keenly aware of the impact of singleuse plastics on the environment, particularly oceans. They charge a $0.30 premium on single-use takeaway coffee cups, which is donated to Positive Change for Marine Life, a marine conservation not-forprofit. Ms Doehler says they would also like to see The Frond Cafe become more of a community hub. To that end, Santa will visit the store on Saturday December 8 from 9:30-11:30am and there will be live music on Saturday 15 and 22 December from 10am-midday. The Frond Cafe, 2/938 Brunswick St, New Farm.

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As far as I can remember, our family Christmas day starts with church, then a nip of sherry, opening presents followed by our multicultural Christmas feast of abundance and celebration. Every year we try to reign it in and swear to stick to fresh prawns, cold cuts, salad followed by fresh fruit and Christmas cake so our kitchens don’t turn into saunas. Great! Only problem is no one sticks to the brief as pots of spicy lamb masala, biryani, tandoori chicken, Sri Lankan string hoppers, Bombay potatoes, my sister’s chow (noodles) roast turkey with all the trimmings, cold smoked ham, a variety of salads, spicy prawn curry, cold prawns turns up on the kitchen bench and even the BBQ is fired up for sausages! All this is followed by Seth’s Christmas pudding, custard, Aunty

Petina’s fudge, Sri Lankan love cake and of course Peggy’s Aussie Christmas cake. Everyone is welcome; we never know who’s going to turn up, sometimes they are strangers but one thing’s for sure, food is the universal language and a true bonding experience for all. I thought I’d ask Phil Neil, open house worker and fabulous cook from the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, what was on the Christmas menu at the Centre and how I could help. As it turns out, preparations are a buzz for an Christmas celebration for the centre’s constituents, workers, volunteers all coming together and connecting our vibrant community. Phil was very excited about the menu of grilled butterflied lamb, pork loin and ham, chutneys and an array of delicious, healthy salads being prepared for the event. I loved the sound of the summer salad with the addition of his secret ingredient, lemon infused white onion, bringing it all together. What a wonderful hub the Neighbourhood Centre is, providing a social outlet and support services for our neighbours. It’s celebrations like this, over great food prepared with love, that bring us together and help communities thrive.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE? 967 Brunswick St, New Farm where we are now. Courtney Norris and members “He could show us pictures and tell of The Cove co-working space are us all about what the street used to at the New Farm Neighbourhood be like.” Centre, which means the smell Ms Norris says she fancies her of plump juicy sausages and pork prowess with the tongs, but with a chops sizzling on the barbeque will laugh confirms she’s often relegated soon follow. to salad duty at the centre. Ms Norris, founder of Newstead’s The Cove, says a barbeque at the centre every second Patsy Moni, Phil Neil and Courtney Norris Thursday of the month means members can connect with their wider neighbourhood, not just the local business community. “It’s a chance for everyone to meet, chat… and for our members to see what else is going on around New Farm.” Ms Norris says she has met some interesting characters at the THE COVE COMMUNITY BARBEQUE. centre. FOOD FROM MIDDAY EVERY SECOND “I met some Aboriginal clients THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT NEW of the centre that used to live on FARM NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, 967 Doggett St where The Cove is.” BRUNSWICK ST. RESUMES JANUARY. “One of them lived opposite d e c ’18 | M Y V I L L A G E N E W S

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EDITOR I read Mike O’Connor’s article (MVN November) regarding the increase in noise levels to be expected and wish see what other residents think. I live in New Farm and have been alarmed over the last week as to the change in plane flight paths over this area. It appears more planes are flying at lower levels over New Farm and Teneriffe all day and late at night. Earlier in the year planes started to fly over early in the morning around 1 o’clock and I questioned Vicki Howard who advised that it was out of her control as it is a Federal matter. Are we to allow planes to fly over the new areas without community input? I presume once approval is given by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Brisbane Airport will be able to do what they want even with consultation with residents.

n e ws V I couldn’t agree more with the letter and the opinion piece by Mike O’Connor opposing the Waterfront Park proposed dog park. I walk past that area every day and it is a beautiful area that can be used by everyone, both dog owners and non-dog owners, now they are proposing to turn into an eyesore like the one at New Farm. If you know of any petitions that someone is organising to oppose this madness, could you pass it on to me please. - SUSAN, NEWSTEAD

My Village News has received a number of Letters to the Editor objecting to a dog park being built on Waterfront Park. MVN featured a story on the proposed dog park in the November issue. The letters received are too long to publish.

I live just around the corner from a proposed TPG site in Spring Hill. No notice on posts when I went looking after being advised by some neighbours about the intent. No letter in my letterbox regarding the Spring Hill location. Maybe we will be treated the same as those in Newstead and New Farm. No consultation. Hand delivered to the right people?...really!? Who are the right people, must not be those who might be affected.

Letting as many friends as I can to not support TPG. I have yet to check with our Strata management about our location or the nearby schools. - JENNY, SPRING HILL

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With the hype of the Spring Racing Festival over, the Melbourne Cup run and won, New Farm’s own Mr Racing, Bart Sinclair, has time for a chat. Recently inducted into the Queensland Racing Hall of Fame and awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, Bart is humble and proud of the recognition, “which I got for going to the races”, he says. “But the reflected glory really belongs to Judy and my family who supported me throughout. “My father, also Bart, was a race trainer in Ascot and so I literally grew up in the stables. “I was riding ponies from three years old and followed the races with

Interest in Internet ABCs By Jenny Milner There is a quiet, but definite, air of excitement developing among some senior groups in New Farm, as a number of people are gaining skills on the internet for the first time. There is nothing like a sense of achievement to boost morale at any age. National Seniors New Farm is part of the Be Connected Network, which helps older Australians to increase their online confidence and skills. They provide free sessions, funded by the Federal Government. All seniors are welcome, whether they have never touched a computer before, or are experienced users. Personal support is given where needed, in addition to group sessions. Computers, be they desktops, laptops, notepads or smartphones, can be intimidating for those who have not grown up with them, or used them before.

Dad – even becoming Secretary of the Combined Racing Interest Committee when I was still a teenager. “But although I was immersed in racing I never considered making it my career and certainly my parents never encouraged it.” With the death of his father when Bart was only 18 and studying Business at QIT, he did work parttime as a stable hand for Jack Clayton who took over his father’s training licence. And then fate took a hand in his future. “I was not enjoying accounting at all and my career in sports media appropriately began at the track after a conversation with Gary Machon, sports editor for The Australian, who needed a sports cadet in Brisbane. “My future was conceived and I was gifted with such an exciting life filled with so much opportunity and pleasure. “On New Year’s Day 1970 I started what would become a 43 year sporting odyssey - for which I am eternally grateful. “I began at The Australian and two years later added writing for The Sunday Sun,” says Bart. Bart is at heart a sports fan and covered all sports including his beloved AFL, Rugby Union and several overseas Cricket tours. Yet this digital world makes it difficult for those wanting to do business with organisations who expect them to just “Go to the Website” or “Get online”. Just finding a phone number for some organisations or departments can be difficult in itself. NSA New Farm has held Launch and Basics Sessions, which were well patronized. From this beginning, even experienced users are learning new things. One lady had bought a computer, intending to use it for the convenience of shopping and making payments online to save the travel, but was given no support by the vendor on how to make a start. This often happens, so NSA aims to help people get started with our Absolute Basics class. If you missed this one, we can repeat it if we receive more interest. In future sessions you can learn how to be confident and safe online, fill in forms, exchange emails, create letters and use social media. But it’s not all business and serious stuff – computers can be fun. For info: phone 0411 292 453 or email nsanewfarm@hotmail.com.au.

But his heart still lay in racing and in 1982 he was co-opted to the newly launched Daily Sun as a specialist racing writer. “Those were halcyon days. “The guys I worked with were the absolute best group of journalists you could imagine. “We all worked long hours, drank too much but the camaraderie amongst us was something special – and I do miss that today,” adds Bart. “It was also a time I learned from the best; John Hartigan, Col Allan and Kev Kelliher all went on to become media icons and I had the pleasure of honing my craft under them.” A move on April Fools Day 1988 to The Courier-Mail was a little of a culture shock, but one that grew his reputation as Mr Racing in Queensland. This gave Bart enormous opportunities, enabling him to indulge his love of racing where over four decades Bart has certainly seen the best and worst of the racing industry. “Feeling proudly parochial, it is a thrill to see three Queensland jockeys Mick Dittman, Chris Munce and Glen Boss ride Melbourne Cup winners and local riders Zac Purton and Michael Rodd become international stars. “It was also a proud achievement to launch the inaugural Magic Millions event which is now considered one of

the gloriously glamorous events of the Racing year. “My biggest downer was in 1984 exposing the Fine Cotton ring-in scandal which raised our circulation at the Sunday Sun, but deeply saddened me.” It is telling that over a lifetime of racing, his family still rates highly for Bart who says his career highlight was “in 1963 when Dad trained Mullala to win the prestigious Stradbroke Cup”. When pressed to name Australia’s best racehorse, Bart laughingly names Mullala just ahead of the big three: Winx, Black Caviar and Makybe Diva. Retired now from journalism, but still very much involved in racing as the Manager of the Brisbane Racing Club, the New Farm resident is taking time to enjoy his new surrounds. “I used to say I would never live further than walking distance from the track at Eagle Farm; but I have softened. “It is now just a quick drive away. “And it is wonderful living here now that I have time to enjoy it.” Ironically Mr Racing, Bart Sinclair OAM is in walking distance from Brisbane’s original racetrack in New Farm Park.

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Roasted barramundi with turmeric infused coconut, lamb rump with heirloom carrots and caramelised yoghurt, chermoula Atlantic salmon with green pea veloute, and lavender-scented duck. Yes, it must be a Ferdinands wedding. Courtney Ferdinands, who alongside mother and My Village News food columnist Valerie Ferdinands, came into the public eye by placing runners-up in My Kitchen Rules, married beau Daniel Pearson in a ceremony at Adelaide’s heritage-listed Carrick Hill last month. Courtney’s sister Ella, the maid of honour, brought the room to tears with her rendition of Louis Armstrong’s What A Wonderful World for Courtney’s dance with her father Errol, a song Courtney had loved since she was young. The wedding was held in Adelaide so Mr Pearson’s mother could attend. Beloved Ferdinands pooch Benny managed to make the trip, to Courtney’s delight. The now Mr and Mrs Pearson met when they were working together at NOVA FM in Sydney, where Daniel would wrack his brains for any excuse to travel down to the third floor to ‘accidentally’ bump into Courtney. They hope to honeymoon in the new year and have settled in Brisbane.

The Old Museum in Bowen Hills is set to provide a festive pre-Christmas atmosphere on December 9, as the Queensland Choir presents Sounds of the Season. Featuring some of the world’s most well-known Christmas carols such as Joy to the World and The First Noel, the 100 talented singers of the Queensland Choir will be joined by local soloists Eleanor Greenwood and Naomi Flatman. The concert will invite audiences to sing along to more than a dozen of their favourite tunes, said Kevin Power, the Choir’s director and conductor. If Sounds of the Season whets your appetite for more carolling, the Queensland Choir is open to new members. Practice starts again early next year. Visit www.qldchoir.com/events for Sounds of the Season and other Queensland Choir events.

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This is my first time actually. It is surprisingly good, they are quite fast though. I’m just on my lunch break at the moment so I thought I’d check out Howard Smith Wharves. I did have a read of the (road) rules online. - Joel Cornell

This is my first time. It’s good for impromptu rides, you pay a premium for them to be available so I think they’re pretty fairly priced. There was a helmet before, I just dropped (the scooter) off, went into the shop, and someone’s taken my helmet off for another scooter. What can you do?

We’re out for a birthday ride (for Connie). A lot of the young ones are using it and loving it. Make sure you wear a helmet. And ride on the footpath, 100 per cent, because we are old! - Suzanne Engles + Connie Stanley

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Having heaps of fun, I think it’s a very convenient way to move around. It’s quite competitive with the bus to be honest price-wise. I’ve used it at least five times in the past few weeks, particularly from New Farm to the CBD. It’s a nice ride, and probably shorter and cheaper than the bus. - Marco Cibaldi

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Scoot into town for a bite? Four work colleagues from the CBD pop down to Fortitude Valley for a bite to eat on their lunch break. Pretty unremarkable, right? Except they didn’t CityCycle, nor did they catch public transport - they used electric scooters provided by San Francisco start-up Lime, who last month rolled out 500 dock-less scooters for the Brisbane trial of their service. Q Super’s Matt Johnston (right) says being able to zoom anywhere in the inner-city for lunch “beats UberEATS,” and they will be coming to the Valley more often for their breaks. Colleague David Brooke (second from left) says he thinks the scooters are better than CityCycle, as the bikes are difficult to dock and require more work up-front to set up an account. “And it’s fun, plus you don’t sweat

as much,” Mr Brooke adds. New Farm local Kate Patterson says the service is fun but expensive, noting her five-minute ride home from work cost $2.50. Users are not allowed on roads or on-road bike paths unless crossing a road or avoiding an obstacle and must stick to the left on footpaths or shared paths. Helmets are mandatory, and the use of mobile phones or consumption of alcohol while riding is prohibited. A Department of Transport and Main Roads spokesperson says they are working hard at balancing competing priorities. “We are committed to working with companies like Lime to provide innovative travel solutions, but we must ensure this is done in a safe and responsible way,” they say.

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The year was 1909 and the ‘Floating Kiosk’ which was moored at the end of Merthyr Road adjacent to where the Hawthorne Ferry operated, was under new management. Members of the public were invited to try “one of the few places in Brisbane where breezes from the briny tempt thousands to talk and take tea and cakes, fruit, oysters, and refreshment”. Patrons with a keen ear would have detected a London accent when welcomed by the kiosk’s enthusiastic owner, Chas. Holbeck and his wife Jane, though it may have been harder to guess that he had once been a bullock driver and timber-getter from up Maryborough way. The kiosk was surely a welcome innovation for the long-suffering commuters on the rudimentary crossriver ferry service considered by some to be a ‘13th century system’.

One unhappy ferry patron wrote to the editor: “I have ‘boiled’ many a time waiting 20 minutes to half an hour for my turn to come, just because these ‘punts’ carry only 13 passengers, when really 30 to 40 are waiting.” Added frustrations for the 800odd daily commuters included the painfully slow stroke of two or three of the ferrymen, inclement weather which could mean wet seats and driving rain, and the perennial problem of “just missing the tram [to the city]”. The floating kiosk consisted of a platform sized about 100ft by 40ft, attached to a hull which had once been the vessel Enterprise, long familiar to traders and passengers up and down the river and along the coast. The kiosk-craft, known initially as Bacchi’s Water Palace, had originally been ‘floated’ early in 1903 as a restaurant moored at North Quay. Mr Bindo Bacchi, the well-known fish and game purveyor of George Street, promised patrons that “recherché meals will be served by waitresses daintily attired in seminautical costume”. The Truth newspaper had no hesitation in extolling the establishment’s superior fare: “The primest and best oysters in the Commonwealth are to be had at

The floating kiosk at the Hawthorne Ferry in 1907 with the CSR refinery in the background - SLQ 70315.

New Farm by 1912, a ferry shed (still standing) was erected in early 1913 and a motor launch was in service. In 1916, 2,100 passengers were crossing the river daily. The one-penny fare progressively increased to one-and-a-half pence in 1950, 5 cents in 1971, and $1 in 1991. Long-time local residents remember a semi-mobile newsagent’s kiosk close to the ferry shed to ensure commuters were not short of a morning or afternoon newspaper. Patronage on the Hawthorne Ferry declined from 1960 and the service ceased in May 1994. Just over two years later, Brisbane rediscovered the usefulness of river transport when the first CityCats were introduced.

Bacchi’s Floating Kiosk. “After an evening at the theatre, supper at Bacchi’s is just the very thing.” Nevertheless, the sceptics had a field day about this ‘torpedo café’, and sure enough, they were correct in predicting that the floating kiosk ‘sounds like a sinker’. Within the year, the restaurant had been wound up and the craft moored at the ferry stop opposite the Hamilton Hotel permitting passengers access to the river steps through the kiosk. By 1906, the kiosk was brought to the New Farm shore just near the Hawthorne Ferry where it was owned by Edward Doling before being bought by Chas. Holbeck in 1909. After the kiosk’s removal from The Village Redcliffe 3204 1884

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Values and community, principal says By Alex Treacy The foundation principal of the future Inner City North State Secondary College keeps a golden apple on her shelf but says both her leadership style and the school itself will be anything but traditional. Sharon Barker, an educator celebrating her 30th anniversary in the profession, was foundation principal at Highfields State Secondary College in Toowoomba prior to this role and says building the culture and building the school’s place in the community are her priorities. “I mean, pedagogy and teaching and learning are critical but if the school doesn’t have a good culture and you’re not part of the local community then you don’t have that strong foundation to start off with,” she says from her temporary office next door to the future vertical school. For Ms Barker (pictured), forming the school’s culture is a bottom-up exercise, not an edict that she issues as principal, because then “there

would be no ownership”. Ms Barker herself designed the survey for the school name and its future values, which has been eagerly filled out by the Years 4 and 5 of New Farm and Brisbane Central State Schools among others. In 2020 and 2021, they will be the intrepid Year 7s making history at their new school. Ms Barker’s survey includes a list

of 60 values to select from, questions about school colours, logo, motto and mascot, and a space to list their “big idea” for the school. “There are no wrong answers,” Ms Barker advised and, duly liberated, the students answered with a kaleidoscope of ideas, which included “Taco Tuesday”, “free pancakes and waffles” and “optional subjects”. One student, who seems like future captaincy material, suggested “discipline” would be needed at the new school. Ms Barker wouldn’t reveal her thoughts on the future school name but says her preference is something which either honours the school’s location or Indigenous heritage. Student safety is also high on Ms Barker’s list of priorities. She has met with members of both the local police station on Brookes St and the nearby Police Citizens Youth Club and is also considering strategies

for getting students to and from the railway station safely. Ms Barker was also able to reveal more about the school’s relationship with QUT, which she describes as an “educational partnership”. “The sky’s the limit at the moment,” Ms Barker says, reflecting both the potential of the partnership but also the lack of concrete arrangements at this early stage. Having lecturers work in classrooms alongside teachers and students is being discussed, as is hosting undergraduates to mentor students and act as role models. Ms Barker says this is important as the inaugural Year 7 class of 2020 will be the “senior” students for the entirety of their six years at the school. Pre-service teachers from QUT’s education faculty will complete placements at the new school. QUT will have a say in its naming, which will eventually be signed off on by Education Minister Grace Grace MLA after a shortlist is produced. Ms Grace congratulated Ms Barker on her appointment and said she had “every confidence” she’ll do a fine job. Sharon.BARKER@qed.qld.gov.au or for suggested names for the new school email Editor@myvillagenews.com.au before Dec 17.

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Teneriffe filmmaker wins award by Julian Lehnert Five talented local filmmakers and their teams are the lucky recipients of this year’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards Brisbane Short Film Fund of $50,000. The winners come from all over the city: Oxley, Bulimba, Ashgrove and Teneriffe. Evenly divided between the winners, the money will go toward furthering the progress of their respective films and studios. Teneriffe’s Jade van der Lei and her partner, director and co-producer Josh Tanner of Perception Pictures were among the fortunate five, blowing away the competition’s jury with their short film Wandering Soul. “[Wandering Soul] is set during the Vietnam War, in the Cu Chi tunnels which were used by the Viet Cong,” said Ms van der Lei, the film’s writer and producer. In under a quarter of an hour, her

story explores spiritual struggles faced by Vietnamese soldiers during the war. “It’s about a burial ceremony that is compromised,” said Ms van der Lei. “What the communists were trying to do was drive out religious practices and spiritualism within the Vietnamese people, but a lot of the soldiers still held on to their beliefs. “They believed that when a burial ceremony was compromised, the ghost of the person whose burial it is becomes a ‘wandering soul’ and they can come after you.” Wandering Soul is part of a series of films produced from the partnership between van der Lei and Tanner, whose goal it is to explore lesserknown aspects of modern history. “Josh and I have been working together for a few films now,” said Ms van der Lei.

Big-name film companies overseas are taking interest in the small Teneriffe studio. “We’re in development for a feature version of Wandering Soul as well as some of our other shorts,” said Ms van der Lei. The acclaimed filmmaker has some advice for aspiring movie makers looking to get into short films: keep it snappy. “Audiences for short films have a short attention span, especially when you release online,” said Ms van der Lei. “But to be exposed to the widest audience possible, you do need to be concise.”

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“We always knew that we wanted to make something set during the Vietnam War, because it was such a controversial conflict, and one that Australia was involved in as well. With the $10,000 in grant money from the Brisbane Short Film Fund, Perception Pictures is looking to enhance the quality of Wandering Soul. “We’re looking at doing a little bit of visual effects and sound design – that’s quite an in-depth process,” said Ms van der Lei. “Because of the nature of the film, sound design is actually the most important element, so we really want to take our time and get the sound right.”

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Lord of the lovely old things By Alex Treacy In Teneriffe you will find an antiques dealer who takes his job very seriously indeed. The knick-knacks belonging to Lord Rawdon Hastings Wildin are proving so popular he has been allocated another space within Commercial Road Antiques. Lord Rawdon (pictured), who defines himself as “Michael Buble meets Shirley Bassey meets King George V,” proclaims his royal bloodline and carries himself as such. Though his Lordship has only recently become a more permanent fixture on the Brisbane social scene, as emcee and compere among other talents, he describes a 25-year metamorphosis from the old to the new - and vice versa. He was inspired by his ex-wife’s grandfather, “an extraordinarily elegant gentleman,” and began seeking out old-timers who could regale him with tales of bygone eras. Lord Rawdon became transfixed by the Edwardian era of British history. “The Edwardian period was at the height of the British Empire, from 1902 when King Edward VII succeeded his mother Queen Victoria right up to World War II,” he said. “Everything from that period is so polished and beautiful and refined.” At his daughter’s Gatsby-themed 21st birthday, he arrived in full regalia and was greeted with cries of “Oh your Lordship, you look fantastic!”.

One of his children would opine later that Lord Rawdon was simply an extension of their dad. “You find yourself walking a little taller with your shoulders back and the way you speak, it just evolves and comes out,” he says of his finery. And what about the royal bloodline? His parents were Fijian-English, and while researching the origins of his Christian name (Ronwald), he discovered the great-grandfather for which he is named was a first cousin of the King of Fiji. But wait - there’s more. Family research uncovered Lord Rawdon’s great-grandfather wasn’t named Ronwald at all. It was Rawdon. “I thought, well that’s an unusual name, I wonder what the story is with that,” the present-day Lord Rawdon says. That Rawdon was named for his grandfather, Lord Francis Edward Rawdon-Hastings, the first Marquess of Hastings, a governor-general of India, governor of Malta and “good friend of King George IV”. Lord Rawdon says a recent BBC documentary contains evidence the Hastings’ and not the Windsors should be installed at Buckingham Palace after the 15th-century War of the Roses in England. “But nothing’s going to change,” he laments. Lord Rawdon chuckles at the suggestion he is righting a historical wrong by becoming himself. He says perhaps the only bad things about being royalty is how long it takes him to get ready in the morning. “I can understand now why the aristocracy had butlers.” And what about the heat, doesn’t it bother him under all those layers? “One never complains about the conditions,” Lord Rawdon says as he flashes a winning smile, a bead of sweat rolling down his brow and into his twirled mustachios. d e c ’18 | M Y V I L L A G E N E W S

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COUNCIL CONNECTIONS UPDATE ON PARKS CONSULTATION During November feedback was sought on two proposed park upgrades for Ivory Street, Fortitude Valley and Waterfront Park, Newstead. The Ivory Street upgrade was for a new dog off leash area and the Waterfront Park upgrade was for new toilets, fitness equipment, paths, landscaping and a dog off leash area. The Ivory Street site was strongly supported by Fortitude Valley residents and will proceed as originally planned. The Waterfront Park site showed that 59% of Newstead and Teneriffe residents were in support of the upgrade as planned. Individual feedback on the Newstead upgrade will be considered in more detail to determine if any changes could be made to address the concerns of the residents who objected to the upgrade. While there was significant feedback from many park users across the area for the Waterfront Park proposal, only Newstead and Teneriffe residents’ feedback will inform the decision making process. Residents who provided their feedback will be updated in the new year on the project.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CHRISTMAS IN SPRING HILL It’s that time of year and there are some fantastic local offerings for Christmas across the Ward – particularly at Spring Hill’s Roma Street Parkland.

The Bardon-based Access Arts organisation needs eager, passionate volunteers to help them keep the local cultural sphere inclusive and accessible. Disabilities or other disadvantages may make it difficult or even impossible to participate in the arts – an issue shared by about one in five Australians. Access Arts has led a range of workshops and programs for almost four decades to allow those with disabilities to express themselves through art. Their offers include drama, singing,

painting and photography classes, as well as career development- and community bonding workshops. Those interested in joining the team would help at the organisation’s numerous events, workshops and fundraisers, but could also assist in taking photographs or lending a hand to members in need. All that is required is a current Yellow Card and a bright attitude, says the team. Applications to join Access Arts as a volunteer close on December 19, and can be accessed via accessarts.org.au/ volunteers.

A look into Carmen’s life David Williamson’s social commentary, Managing Carmen, opened at The Brunswick Room at Merthyr Road Uniting Church. Organised by Nash Theatre, directed by Bianca Butler Reynolds, Managing Carmen is a play that looks at football, fame and the power of accepting people for who they are.

Without spoiling the plot, Managing Carmen surrounds a cross-dressing AFL player whose manager wants to cash in on his star player’s fame with celebrity endorsement deals. The final two performances will be on December 7 – 8 at 7:30pm Visit nashtheatre.com

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Your top three destinations? Disney World in Orlando, Florida – A magical place where parents and kids can all have a great time. New Zealand – Amazing landscapes and as a tennis coach working in Queensland, I enjoy the chance to be in a cooler climate. Tamborine Mountain – A fantastic location for camping and enjoying a summer swim at Cedar Creek Falls.

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A memorable dining experience? We took a cruise aboard Disney’s Fantasy cruise ship, which sails around the Caribbean and Mexico. The ship has a fine dining, adultsonly restaurant called Palo where my wife and I took part in their ‘Be Our Chef’ experience. We received cooking lessons from the ship’s head chef and learned how to make three dishes which feature on the restaurant’s menu. To conclude, the head chef then produced his versions of the dishes we had made and served them to us in an exclusive private dining setting. The cuisine was Italian-inspired and delicious and the whole experience provided us with some great memories. #1 Travel Tip? As a family, we put a lot of time and effort into planning and preparation, to make sure we get the most out of our holidays. I recommend taking time to do your

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Ear-bud headphones – A must when flying and for keeping you amused during lengthy airport transits.

Biggest travel grumble? Catching a flight and discovering the whole family has been allocated seating away from each other. It’s our special holiday and being seated together is an important part of that.

Notepad and pen – Always handy when you feel a need to take notes while travelling.

MVN wishes safe travels to all those over the Xmas holidays!

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Mr Percival’s launch Guests were invited to watch the sunset from this Anna Spiro-designed overwater bar at Howard Smith Wharves and munch on chef Damien Styles’ aperitivo-style food for its launch in late November. Photos: Chelsea Sipthorp

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Local philanthropic group the Patrons of New Farm hosted their annual do at Brisbane Powerhouse’s Bar Alto, raising money for the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre and other worthy causes. Photos: Chelsea Sipthorp

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Susie Scoles + Michael Sly

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MATT LANCASHIREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOP 20 SALES IN 2018

2018 has been one of my best years to date with a number of prestigious properties transacting this year. The demand remains strong from the buyers in my database but stock is also tight in the short to medium term. If you are looking to sell in 2019 please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to contact me for a confidential chat.

31-33 Maxwell Street, New Farm $Undisclosed

36 Needham Street, Fig Tree Pocket $7.5m

150 Adelaide Street, Clayfield $7m

1 Sydney Street, New Farm $6.5m

9 Craven Street, Clayfield $4m

16 Hillside Crescent, Hamilton $4m

6 Kauri Road, Ashgrove $3.4m

30 Kitchener Road, Ascot $5.5m

34 Satinwood Court, Bardon $4.275m

95 Bank Road, Graceville $3.925m

42 Beeston Street, New Farm $3.7m

35-37 Whynot Street, West End $3.25m

87 Oxlade Drive, New Farm $3.225m

29 Rockbourne Street, Paddington $3m

5a/5 Kyabra Street, Newstead $2.5m

94 Gerler Street, Bardon $Undisclosed

25 Browne Street, New Farm $2.475m

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Total value sold $107,250 MILLION

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Average sale price $2,681MILLION Total buyers met 2, 389 Total offers received 84

41 Montpelier Street, Grange $3.350m

105 Ryan Street, West End $3.050m

20 100 James Street, New Farm $2.4m

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Choose the agent who proudly delivers exceptional customer service. Thank you for your trust and loyalty throughout 2018. My warmest wishes to you for a Happy Christmas and New Year.

231/71 Beeston Street, Teneriffe $455,000

8/219 Moray Street, New Farm $595,000

300 Kent Street, Teneriffe Undisclosed

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Wishing you a joyous holiday season with peace & cheer in the New Year! If you are considering selling in 2019, it is crucial to start considering your option now. Who you work with in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market really matters and the agent you choose is not a decision to be taken lightly.

2/159-163 Sydney Street, New Farm $620,000

69/36 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe $665,000

259 Kent Street, Teneriffe Undisclosed

My success has been a combination of strong friendships and relationships I have forged in the community and the excellent support and expertise I receive from the entire Ray White Team in New Farm. Thank you to all my clients for entrusting me with the sales of their homes in New Farm and Teneriffe. I look forward to more engagements with the community and working in the area I love.

2/44 Moray Street, New Farm $665,000

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4/291 Bowen Terrace, New Farm $620,000

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The Howard Smith Wharves (HSW) have opened to the public and they are such a great addition to our community. The Wharves do many things for the New Farm region. Mainly, they bridge the gap between the city and New Farm. It is now as simple as walking to Bowen Terrace and catching a swift ride down the glass lift to the board walk and the Howard Smith Wharves waiting down below.

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In conversations with the founders and partners and after reviewing the website, their plan is to launch a series of pioneering food and culture festivals to activate the site in 2019. The team believe that this community precinct will provide the perfect platform and inspiring location for exhibitions, meetings, conferences, and special events. This, combined with the natural beauty of its surrounding elements – the cliffs, heritage-listed buildings and riverfront locations – will create a refreshing oasis for all types of events just moments from the bustling city centre.

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The precinct was open in November by Lord Mayor Graham Quirk. In an interview with the HSW Graham said “For many years the heritage-listed wharf buildings have been closed to the public, however, thanks to a three-year restoration project, the precinct has been re-imagined into a vibrant lifestyle precinct for both residents and tourists.” In the coming years we will have arguably the biggest transformation to Brisbane since Expo 88, when the city sees the completion of the Queens Wharf Casino precinct. We also expect to see the Brisbane Live developments engage the north western part of the city toward the Roma Street Parkland.

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This infrastructure makes the many apartments and houses in that region, which previously sat outside of the established cosmopolitan precincts, now perfectly positioned on the shoulder of Brisbane’s newest and most exciting urban development.

Once the dust settles we will have South Bank, The Howard Smith Wharf, Queens Wharf and Brisbane Live activating all corners of our city. The aim of it all, to quote the HSW website, “Is to provide an offering that cements Brisbane as a must-visit Australian city. Celebrating its unique position, city and river views.” Now is the time for the local Brisbane market to find their spot in our city. There is great value in the property market right now and for those looking to lock in for the long term, it’s these developments that should give you confidence to buy sooner rather than later.

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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Here is river living at its best. This 3 bedroom penthouse with formal and informal living areas, generously proportioned kitchen and private home office in the commanding corner position of the tightly held Cutter’s Landing. Offering privacy and absolute riverfront views of the Brisbane River. Key Attributes: • Secure 3 car accommodation & 4m2 storage unit • Over 32m wrap-around balcony frontage • Heated 25m horizon pool & gym • Direct access to the River Boardwalk • Highly efficient on-site managers with after hours security service This is an unrivalled opportunity to secure one of Brisbane’s most prestigious penthouses. Contact SHARON CAMPBELL on 0419 785 854 or ANGELA PATCH on 0408 721 050 to inspect.

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UNDER the hammer Following the success of their first event, Place Kangaroo Point and Place Bulimba hosted their second event at the Bulimba office featuring 18 properties going under the hammer, which was livestreamed via Gavl for a wider range of potential buyers

Henry Curtain + Cherone Pelgen

Karina Yarnall, Paul Hale + Natasha Pearce

Kaylea Sayer + Tara Kelly

Taylor Haifa + Michaela Peihopa

Caroline Hooper, Joanne Sarah Hackett + Simon Fricker + Connor Baillie Dean

Simon Caulfield, Ann-Karyn Fraser, Paul Curtain

Jess Walsh, Kim Creed + Joanna Gianniotis

Tessa Millman + Shauna McCann

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NEW FARM 20 Abbott Street ANOTHER GREAT RESULT BY THE TEAM AT BELLE! One of the most impressive homes along the tree-lined Abbott Street, this gorgeous three bedroom cottage has been meticulously renovated with original features restored and modern finishes artfully incorporated. Enhanced by the lifestyle position and street appeal, and within walking distance to New Farm's best eateries and coffee shops, this is truly an exceptional house offering.

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38 Prospect St, Fortitude Valley Two Street Access, Light Street Hill Precinct, Potential Office •

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6 carparks on grass-cel accessed via Rosetta Street Inner City North State Secondary College (opens 2020) 300m’s down the road

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Anthony Oddo Sales Agent

1/118 Oxlade Dr, New Farm

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SOLD $1,201,000

I’ve lived and bought/sold properties in the New Farm precinct for over 35 years. I’ve seen real estate agents come and go. For this sale, we interviewed the three best agents and chose Beth. Beth and Anthony offered good advice, were professional, empathetic and our relationship flourished. They also performed. They exceeded typical metrics for sale price and time on the market. I would highly recommend Beth and her team.

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