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MEET THE TEAM Hiya Style Readers,

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

It’s party season and though it may look a little different this year, there are still plenty of opportunities to let your hair down.

In this issue, we talk to Fitzy’s Marketing Manager and fourth-generation publican, Anita Armanasco about lifting restrictions and how to celebrate safely in our Open to Party feature on page 35.

We discover how to update your summer style without breaking the bank (page 8) and look at the latest in fragrances to get you through the season (page 18).

At Style we are dedicated to supporting local produce and businesses. Preview the latest tasty treats available at your local restaurant or café on page 31.

And check out the review of the incredible Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe on page 58. That vehicle is a real showstopper (and it was difficult to give back).

Happy November Style readers; lets put on our party dresses and our favourite heels and get ready to show 2020 the door.

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On our cover is the gorgeous Anita Armanasco, co-owner and marketing manager at Fitzy’s. Thank you to Luminosa Love for the beautiful hair and makeup and Smoke + Mirrors Boutique for the stunning party dresses.

Photo on cover and pages 35 and 36 by the incredible Theresa Hall Photography.

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CONTENTS

04 CONTENTS WELCOME 08 FASHION FIVE STEPS FOR THE ULTIMATE WARDROBE OVERHAUL

08 WOMEN IN SPORT - DIMITY JAEGER 10 LINEN & LOVING IT 12 2020 FORMAL FASHION TREND REPORT 16 BEAUTY PERFECT YOUR SMOKEY EYE 17 SPRINGTIME FASHION TIPS 18 SPRING SCENTS TO LOOK OUT FOR THIS SEASON 21 WELLNESS YES, YOU DO NEED A BODY CARE ROUTINE 23 IMPORTANT TIPS BEFORE GETTING IMPLANTS 26 FOOD INTERIOR DESIGNERS TURNED RESTAUATEURS 28 TREAT YOURSELF 32 RECIPE: CHIPOTLE PORK RIBS 33 RECIPE: PRIMAVERA PASTA 35 OPEN TO PARTY 36 PARTY SEASON RETURNS WITH ANITA ARMANASCO 39 THE BEST PARTY CANAPÉS FOR YOUR WAISTLINE 40 HOME SECRET SANTA GIFT IDEAS UNDER $100 45 GROW THRIVING SUCCULENTS - TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS 47 DIY CUPPA SUCCA 48 THE BUILDER DIARIES - GETTING STARTED PART 1 55 EXPLORE WALKING TRAILS IN GOOMBURRA VALLEY 57 FIVE TIPS FOR BEGINNER PADDLE BOARDERS 58 MOTORING UNDENIABLE LUXURY - MERCEDES-BENZ 60 EVENTS WHAT’S ON THIS NOVEMBER 61 STYLE GIG GUIDE - FIND LIVE MUSIC IN TOOWOOMBA 62 ARTS DOOLAMAI DESIGNS - THE GALLERY TO VISIT 64 ART SCENE BY CLIFFORD GOULDSON LAWYERS 68 ENTERTAINMENT HOROSCOPES FOR NOVEMBER 69 20 TRIVIA QUESTIONS 70 SOCIALS WEETWOOD RACE DAY

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With summer just around the corner, your wardrobe may look a little drab and ready for a refresh. Follow these five easy steps to overhaul your wardrobe and put your best, most stylish, foot forward this season.

By AMANDA HERRON | ART OF STYLE

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Pull EVERYTHING out of your wardrobe… yes, really.

Donate items that have seen better days or aren’t you anymore. In the Kon Mari way, ‘thank them’ for their service and move on.

shapes flatter you the most, and these are the design shapes you need to look out for when reinventing your wardrobe on your next shopping trip.

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Figure out what your ‘neutral’ colours are. You might find you always gravitate to certain shades of blue, grey, whites, black or earthy colours for example. These neutrals are the glue that holds all the other pieces of your wardrobe together.

Accent colours are the fun that you bring together with your neutrals; so, hold true to what works for you to ensure you always look your best.

Pull out your favourite pieces that you always receive compliments on – these are your go-to pieces because they fit well and always make you feel like a million dollars. Take a closer look and you will see there will be common design themes in their shape and structure. These

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When you are on the hunt for new pieces for you wardrobe, going into stores with a fixed idea in your mind about what you want can often end fruitless. Instead, have in your mind a clear idea of what styles suit you, what your neutral colour are and what fun accent colours you’d love to add into the mix. When you pick something up that you like, as yourself “Does this look like it already belongs in my wardrobe?” If the answer is yes, then you’re on the right track.

Mix wardrobe staples in your neutrals with your fun seasonal updates. Carve out some time and keep mixing them around to figure out what works together so you never get stuck with ‘nothing to wear’.

Play around with shoes and accessories to really make your outfits pop!

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DIMITY JAEGER IS THE FUTURE OF DARLING DOWNS RUGBY, BUT HER FOCUS IS TO BUILD ON THE SUCCESSES OF THE PAST. Style is introducing a new section dedicated to showcasing the great women in sport from Toowoomba and the Darling Downs.

The Chronicle sport editor Jason Gibbs will be sharing some of the stories he and his team have written that focus on their great individual, club and team efforts on and off the field.

First up is USQ Saints rugby president Dimity Jaeger - Dimity created history earlier this year when she became Downs Rugby’s first female club president.

Jason spoke to Dimity about her hopes for the club in August and just a few months later the Saints Women’s Rugby 7s team claimed the Emilee Cherry Cup. By JASON GIBBS | CHRONICLE SPORTS EDITOR

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imity recently accepted the USQ Rugby presidency role and in doing so she “created” history becoming the first female president of a Darling Downs rugby club.

“I love the club - the camaraderie in rugby is fantastic,” Dimity, 25, says.

“It’s a very family orientated, friendly and accepting from the juniors right through to the senior ranks.

“When our last president stepped down I was asked by members of the committee if I would consider taking on the role.

“I thought about it for a little while and said yes.

“It’s an honour to be the president particularly the first female president of a rugby club in the Darling Downs.

“I think it’s a big step forward not just for myself, but also rugby and women in sport as a whole.”

A relative newcomer to rugby union Jaeger first started playing the sport three years ago - she believes a focus on “past values” is the key to returning the club to its glory days.

“We have the right people in place at the club - experienced coaches and volunteers,” she says.

“And I want to use our old boys network more, draw on their experience and knowledge.

“In the 90s and 2000s we (USQ Saints) were one of the biggest clubs and I’d like to get us back there - winning premierships again.

“To do that I think we need to go back to those values and focus that made us successful in the past.

“I’d like to think I can bring some new ideas to the club as well.

“I’ve been playing sport since I was four years old.

“I’ve played and coached hockey at a high level here and overseas and want to share some of that experience.”

Recovering from an ACL injury, Jaeger is not playing this season but she has been a keen sideline observer.

“Even with the challenges of COVID are numbers are really good,” she said.

“We have more than 50 male players which is the biggest number we’ve had in long time.

“Our women are looking very good as well. I think the restrictions around noncontact training actually helped.

“It gave them the chance to develop the skills they need and to learn the game more.

“Hopefully we can retain our new players and progressively develop our teams.

“The club has a very bright future.”

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THE DRESS: My personal favourite because it’s an outfit in one and no effort at all.

Depending on your individual style, you could opt for a shorter tiered dress, a longer A-line number or simple t-shirt style.

But one thing is guaranteed, when you find your perfect aesthetic in a linen dress, you’ll be wearing it all summer long. To add some interest, add a statement bag in a material that contrasts the linen, like a wooden or metallic texture.

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The class of 2020 had their prayers answered as they were allowed to put on a gown and suit and celebrate the last 13 years of schooling. What seemed like an event that was going to be canceled, like everything else, has gone ahead in most states and territories and students could get glamoured up for their formals.

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bby Kheir is a dress goddess, founder, CEO and chief designer of the trending glamour brand Abyss by Abby. She says production has been ramped up thanks to sales going through the roof.

"Fashion this year is glitz and glam. People are fed up with 2020 - they've had enough, and they want to celebrate their school formal and end of year party in style.

"We are even seeing girls buying two and three dresses to ensure they've got options,” she says.

Abby says most of the trends that they say are around the ‘wow’ factor.

“Everyone wants to celebrate through fashion this year, “The more bling the better.

“Everyone is tired of being cooped up and they want to take glam to the next level, they want to enjoy themselves and look and feel fabulous,” she says.

Here are the top five hot formal trends international fashion designer Abby Kheir says Aussie girls grabbed this formal season: Cut outs, bling, satin, two pieces and asymmetrical.

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Bling has been a beloved feature on formal dresses since before I can remember.

But this year traditional bling is getting a 2020 shake up.

Beaded bodices with sewn-on large crystals are out, and fully sequined gowns are in.

From slinky slips to corseted gowns – satin is in. It’s classy, stylish and incredibly luxurious.

Satin is a great alternative for students who want to shine bright but without the extravagance of a sequined dress.

Two-pieces scream fun and fashionable, transforming the street-wear trend into a modern formal fashion statement. Pick a two-piece suit or a bralettestyle top and matching skirt teams for a fashionforward look.

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Asymmetrical gowns are on trend this formal season in two big ways – a glamorous side leg slit and a show stopping one-shoulder feature. A leg slit is fun, exciting, and – of course – makes hitting the dance floor all the more easier, not that dancing is allowed.

Side-stomach cut-outs, back cut-outs, feature shoulder cut-outs are all super popular this formal season. The added detail of a cut-out really brings the cool-factor to any garment – it’s purposeful and playful.

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SMOKEYEYE after five

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he iconic smoky-eye can be done in many shades. In fact, my favourite smokey-eye is black and brown, but I’ve seen many conquer navy and blue, black and grey and other bold colours - such as green, red, or orange, just to name a few.

This is an eye look to suit every eye shape there is. Regardless of whether you have large or small eyes, you’re never too young or old for that sexy, after-five look.

To begin, choose an eyeshadow colour to compliment your eyes; I chose shades of matte brown and a matte black.

Line your top lash line with either a kohl pencil or gel liner. Smudge the liner with black eyeshadow, not going above your crease as this is where you will be blending your more neutral shades through and softening the difference of shades.

Line your bottom lash line with black kohl pencil and smudge with a dark brown for a smoky under eye. This look works better if you complete the eyes first to avoid fallout from the darker shadows. (You can wipe under eyes with makeup remover before starting on your base).

You can keep your look matte or add glitter in a similar shade to the matte shadow to add texture to your look.

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I love finishing this look with big lashes and a fierce contour. As well as a nude lip to maintain attention on the eyes.

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Springtime fashion tips

By ALEX FRAMPTON | STYLE SAGE

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ow that we are seeing warmer conditions, we feel the need to lighten our wardrobe and make ourselves feel brighter especially after such a heavy year.

It’s time to take the jumpers, long-sleeve tops, heavy shoes and those winter colours, and pack them away.

Think about layering for the next month or so, such as a short-sleeved cotton tee with a staple denim jacket. Think brighter colours: blues, saffron yellow and greens are perfect for this time of the year. Keep those really bright colours for summer.

Three-quarter denim jeans in blue or white will now look the part, with a cotton long-sleeved shirt rolled up during the day and down for those cooler nights.

Look for 100 per cent cotton or linen for your mid-length dresses or skirts.

They are available at every price point and will instantly feel lighter and more evocative of spring.

Get out your white sneakers or buy a fresh pair. They will make everything look up-to-date and new.

For this spring, I think simple lines and organic materials. Go crazy with your accessories, add fabulous earrings, a colourful necklace, and kitten heels to take you from shopping to an evening out.

Some outfits I have worn in the past week include pieces from the labels Seed, Trenery and Witchery, which are all available in Toowoomba at Grand Central, while I also wore Set Collective t-shirts which are available online, and white jeans from Florence & Marabel, and the fabulous earrings from The Store Room.

Having style is about having your own style. Know what suits you, listen to those who compliment you, know what colours look good on you, and you can’t go wrong.

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MON GUERLAIN

Mon Guerlain is a tribute to the modern woman and inspired by Angelina Jolie.

With the Eau de Parfum Intense, Mon Guerlain continues to explore the many facets of femininity and invites women to affirm their differences and individuality.

GUERLAIN Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum Intense, $145.00 www.sephora.com.au

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SOLEIL NEIGE

This fragrance’s fresh bergamot, sumptuous pale blooms, and the warmth of skin-gripping musk evoke a sojourn to an alpine getaway where winter escapades play out under an iridescent sky.

This perfume mimics the serene shimmer of sun on snow and the cool reflection of winter sun brightening with glacial light.

TOM FORD Soleil Neige, $250.00 www.sephora.com.au

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TWILLY EAU POIVRÉE Twilly Eau Poivrée travels from the skin to the mind, colorful and incisive. Three new materials make up its sensuality: the

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A hypnotic fragrance teeming with natural, vine-grown vanilla on a bed of velvety musk, Dirty Vanilla explores the sexier side of the vanilla bean‘s sweet and modest reputation with rich amber notes, creamy sandalwood, and a hint of spicy coriander.

“I created this version of JOY by Dior around the idea of a radiant burst of flowers as dazzling as fireworks. Emphasizing its sensual side, give it a new light, accentuate its trail by giving even greater volume to the woody notes, a more sensual layer.”— François Demachy, Perfumer.

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HERETIC Dirty Vanilla Eau de Parfum, $165.00 www.sephora.com.au

AUDACIOUS FRAGRANCE

Provocative. Evocative. The new daring sensation. Discover the embodiment of audacity in François Nars’ signature fragrance. Designed as an abstract study of contrasts, top notes of white frangipani and smoke of incense harmonize with Tiare flower and sandalwood to arouse an aura that is uniquely minimal, modern, and unexpected. Light meets dark.

Sensuality meets individuality.

An eau to expression.

NARS Audacious Fragrance, $180.00 | www.narscosmetics.com

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The new fragrance of freedom

by Yves Saint Laurent combines lavender essence from France with the sensuality of Moroccan orange blossom, for a unique floral fusion complemented by a daring note of musk accord.

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A universal perfume unassigned with a gender or a time, Gucci Mémoire d’une Odeur is an elixir that transcends gender by its individuality. Roman chamomile is structured with Indian coral jasmine petals for tenderness, precious musks for depth, and noble woods—including warm, luminous sandalwood and airy, subtle cedarwood.

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Yes, you DO need a body care routine

WELLNESS

By KELSEY FERENCAK | BODY+SOUL

Your skincare should extend further than your face. Here, we share the best hair removal options, why exfoliating is essential and why your regular body moisturiser probably isn’t cutting it.

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hey say summer bodies are made in winter, and it goes beyond simply sculpting a set of abs – the saying actually applies to your complexion, too. While you may be tempted to neglect the parts that are hidden beneath layers, you’ll save yourself more work when the warm weather rolls around by keeping your skin in tip-top condition over the months of hibernation.

We’re bringing you ancient techniques, high-tech tools and powerful ingredients to give your limbs and torso the attention they deserve by supercharging your

self-care rituals from top to toe. They will help keep skin youthful, radiant and plump when temperature fluctuations, pollution and fake tan are working overtime to suck it of much-needed nutrients and hydration.

UPGRADE YOUR MOISTURISER

Hydrating your body is one thing, but supercharging your everyday moisturiser is another. Instead of opting for a basic cream that solely focuses on hydration, look to using multitasking youth boosting elixirs that target

dryness, wrinkles, pigmentation and skin resurfacing to get the most bang for your buck.

If you’re onboard the clean-beauty bandwagon, or eager to make the switch, body lotion is the best place to start.

Our skin is our largest organ, and we apply moisturiser to 90 percent of it, so it makes sense to cut down on unwanted ingredients.

EXFOLIATING IS ESSENTIAL

A good-for-you-and your-skin habit to get into is dry body brushing. The

ancient Ayurvedic technique not only helps shed layers of dead skin, but also boosts circulation and stimulates the lymphatic system, which can reduce the appearance of cellulite and uneven skin tone by smoothing and toning, while detoxifying and eliminating fluid retention.

Take note from Japanese style bathing rituals and exfoliate in the shower before relaxing in the bath totally clean. Choose a formula with skin-boosting ingredients including alpha hydroxy acids and antioxidants as these help brighten skin while buffing away dry, patchy areas.

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New Emergency Department set to open at St Vincent’s

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t Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba’s new Emergency Department and Radiology service is set to open this month.

We will offer the Darling Down’s community an opportunity to view our contemporary Emergency Department before it starts service delivery.

It will be open to the public from 9am until noon on Saturday, November 7, which will include guided tours of the new Emergency Department (ED) and Queensland X-Ray Radiology Centre in the Clive Berghofer Wing.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, bookings are essential and can be made via www.trybooking.com/BMCMH Tickets are free.

The new facility is located on the southwest corner of the hospital bordering Mackenzie and Herries streets.

St Vincent’s Hospital Chief Executive Officer Ms Kathryn McKeefry said the new facility was the latest addition in the comprehensive infrastructure program started at the hospital three years ago.

“We have proudly served the community for almost 100 years and purpose-built infrastructure like our new ED and radiology service supports us being able to provide first-class healthcare into the future,” she said.

Toowoomba Private Emergency Group will continue to operate the ED which includes three resuscitation areas, 15 treatment areas, and a medical assessment and planning unit with the ability to provide allied health and nurse practitioner-led services.

“We are very excited the new medical imaging facilities at Queensland X-Ray will include nuclear medicine, ultrasound, X-ray, CT and MRI scanner and will be operational by December,”

A fresh and bright reception area will welcome people to St Vincent’s new emergency department.

Ms McKeefry said.

“We are grateful to local philanthropist Clive Berghofer for his $3.5 million donation which made the project possible.”

Ms McKeefry said the department

would be easier to access because it was developed with a road frontage.

The facility will feature a new café with indoor and outdoor dining, and a florist.

Recent infrastructure additions at the hospital have included the Clive

Berghofer Operating Theatre Suite which opened in January 2018, adding six new state-of-the-art operating theatres, a new kitchen, and a new main reception area, and an updated birth suite which opened earlier this year.

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WELLNESS

Important decisions to make

before getting implants If you’re thinking about getting breast augmentation surgery, you’ve probably Googled all you can and discussed your options with your cosmetic surgeon. Here are a handful of things you need to consider when making the decision to go under the knife.

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r Eddy Dona is a plastic surgeon based in Sydney who specialises in reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries.

“As a society, cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery have become less taboo to talk about. However, many people still don’t understand the options available to them and the importance of doing their research,” Dr Dona said.

“A breast augmentation is a procedure that involves inserting implants into your breasts to create an enlarged appearance.

But it is not that simple – the look and feel of your post-surgery breasts depends significantly on the decisions you make before you go under the knife.”

With decades of experience, Dr Dona compiled some key issues you need to understand so you make the right decision. In this edition, Dr Dona talks about budgets, implant style and texture and the implant profile. Make sure to follow along next month when Dr Dona looks at Saline or silicone, the implant pockets and scar locations and CC’s.

Dr Dona is one of the most in-demand breast surgeons in Australia. For more information visit drdonaplasticsurgery. com.au.

YOUR BUDGET As per everything in life, you often get what you pay for. Cheap surgery is available overseas, however this comes with many potential problems. Many Australian junior or inexperienced plastic surgeons offer budget breast enhancement surgery. Also, many

non-plastic surgeons, or doctors with no formal surgical qualifications offer inexpensive breast enhancement surgery.

Of course, the most expensive breast enhancement surgeons do take it to an extreme, and charge a lot more than ‘average’, while providing no more in results. So basically, do your research on your surgeons beforehand.

IMPLANT STYLE – ROUND OR TEAR DROP The shape of the implant can affect the final results. Some surgeons will exclusively only use a round implant style because it is an ‘easier to use’ implant with predictable results and less potential problems. Other surgeons may choose to only use teardrop implants because they believe they can achieve the aesthetic results they want with these and are prepared to accept the greater potential problems associated with these implants. Of course, some surgeons will use both types depending on the patient.

Having said that, in the last few years many surgeons who have previously used teardrop implants have moved to round style. In the end, if you have a particular look you’re after, and your surgeon is not offering you that, get a second opinion.

IMPLANT SURFACE – TEXTURED OR SMOOTH The implant surface can be either textured, sandpaper rough, or smooth.

Most surgeons have used a textured implant as they do provide some benefits, including providing grip and stability

of the implant, and also reducing the risk of capsular contracture (implant hardening). However, in recent times, textured implants have been associated with a rare cancer (ALCL) with the risk varying from anywhere between 1:2,800 to 1:86,000. Due to this, many of the textured implants are no longer available. The benefit of the implant stability that textured implants provide means that teardrop implants are all textured. Therefore, many surgeons who have previously used teardrop implants no longer offer these to avoid using textured implants, despite the relatively low risk of 1:86,000 that current textured teardrop implants readily available on the Australian market provide.

IMPLANT PROFILE How far forward the implant projects

is what the implant profile refers to. However, different brands have different naming systems so it can get very confusing when looking at before and after pictures. The varying profiles used by different brands to describe the implant projection include: low, mini, moderate, moderate plus, demi, high, full, extra high, extra full, corse.

The simplistic way of viewing it is that the greater profile, regardless of the naming system, will create a bigger breast. Not to confuse things further, but what one brand may refer to as a ‘moderate plus’, may have the same projection as a ‘full profile’ in another brand. So, make sure you speak to your surgeon and have them clearly explain the profile that’s been chosen for you, why, and if it is going to achieve the look you’re after.

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Interior designers turned restaurateurs now making THE BEST CHINESE CUISINE in town

By KATHERINE SAMPSON Chinese cuisine is a globally adored food, and Toowoomba is no different with the Hooper Centre’s Qi’lin Oriental Cuisine already a front-runner for best in town.

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ecently the Australian Good Food Guide awarded the restaurant with the Readers Choice award for Chinese food in South East Queensland Country 2020.

This was the latest in Qi’lin’s long list of industry awards, from being the Best Chinese Restaurant in Queensland by the RCA for six years consecutively to being

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a recommendation on the 17th edition of The Lonely Planet’s Guide to Australia.

The Chinese restaurant is run and owned by Annette Cheung and her husband and head chef Stanley Poon.

The couple came to Australia in 2004 from Hong Kong where they were both full time interior design consultants.

While completing her MBA at the

University of Southern Queensland, Annette met her business partner, who has since retired, Darryl Scott, and in 2008, after a year of preparation, Qi’lin was born.

It was a massive leap for Annette and Stanley, having come from a vastly different career, but they used this to their advantage.

“We did all the décor ourselves,” Annette says.

“We went to China to get all the products.

“Building material, kitchen utensils, everything.

“And then we brought it all back in a big shipping container.”

Not only is the restaurant uniquely

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designed by Annette, but Stanley also uses his skills when it comes to creating mouthwatering dishes.

“We pay a lot of attention to the garnish. making the dishes more attractive and beautiful,” Annette says.

The pair do still miss their old lives but know that this path was the best for everyone.

“When your life changes, you need to take that change and do a good job with that change and make it a success,” Annette says.

Food at Qi’lin isn’t just amazing by chance: Stanley attended a famous culinary institute in Hong Kong where he first wore the toque, well before he knew he would be the chef behind one of Australia’s most prestigious Chinese restaurants.

Specialising in barbecue, Chinese pastry and Cantonese cuisine, the couple were unaware this would be the key to their diverse menu of 139 delectable dishes.

The meals Qi’lin Oriental Cuisine offer a range from traditional Chinese meals, to innovative specialty dishes that are unique to Annette and Stanley’s menu.

“We have a crispy walnut beef, that you can only find here,” Annette says, which are crumbed beef fillets, from local producers, with a walnut crumb, served in sweet chili, lime and garlic sauce, all produce also coming locally from the Lockyer Valley.

When COVID-19 struck earlier this year, Qi’lin was faced with its own hardship, and tough decisions were

needed to keep the kitchen open.

Normally the restaurant employs eight staff to keep diners happy, but with the restrictions that were put in place the team had to make heartbreaking choices.

“We had to let a few staff go,” Annette told Style sadly.

“We are waiting for the day we can call them back and for COVID-19 to go away; for everyone’s lives to go back to normal and be happy again,” she says.

With these changes, Annette has found herself in the kitchen for the first time to help in cost-cutting but is keen in things returning to normal.

In the meantime, Qi’lin are still pushing to keep their doors open. With delivery options available and dine-in customers welcomed once again, it’s hopeful Qi’lin will return to its former glory at the end of it all.

Qi’lin Oriental Cuisine is currently open for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and lunch from 12pm to 2:30pm on Friday to Sunday. There is limited dinein seating available, but plenty take-away options and delivery to enjoy the best in your own home.

Last but not least, Annette and Stanley would like to sincerely thank all their loyal customer’s support during this hard time, and wish everyone all the best.

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SHINGLE INN GOODNESS BOWL

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Toowoomba is jam packed with incredible eateries, restaurants and cafes. Even we get surprised by some venues that go under the radar and really need some recognition! Here are some of our great meals you can find around town, so treat yourself this spring and enjoy our local delicacies.

or the breakfast you crave all day, the Shingle Inn’s Goodness Bowl is what you really want. The dish sees a mixture of cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, quinoa, and smashed avocado sprinkled with pine nuts and topped with two deliciously goey poached eggs and sourdough on the side. With such a mixture of texture and flavour, your tastebuds will be popping thanks to this popular favourite.

2TG FRESH LARB SALMON

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hai food can’t get better than what you can find at 2TG Thai Restaurant at Red Edge Shopping Complex.

Their Salmon Larb is perfect for spring and summer! The dish features salmon with lemon grass, lime and Thai herb. A concoction of flavours designed to keep you coming back time and time again.

SHINGLE INN CLIFFORD GARDENS SHOP 2 CLIFFORD GARDENS SHOPPING CENTRE WWW.SHINGLEINN.COM/SHOP/ 07 4633 4502

ROAST CHICKEN FAMILY DINNER

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rackerjack Chicken is one of Toowoomba’s much loved delicacies.

Crackerjack Chicken boasts a varied and flexible menu, and they can cater for any sized event. Crackerjack Chicken prides themselves on supporting local, and using only the freshest of locally grown ingredients - making their products from scratch, in their own kitchens – no hidden nasties. Their family dinner boast a whole BBQ chicken with roast potatoes, peas, corn and gravy. It really is food worth getting out of the car for!

In-store takeaway, dine in, online and delivery options available.

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ICHI CHU SHU RAMEN

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elicious Chicken Karaage Ramen is one of the many incredible ramen noodle bowls available at ICHI Japanese Restaurant.

It’s the perfect combination of soup to noodle to chicken, and tastes even better than it looks. The Chu Shu Ramen offers a choice of soy sauce, miso and pork bone soup; so there’s a flavour for everyone!

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SUBWAY’S Gourmet sandwiches make the perfect lunch

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here are currently six Subway restaurants in Toowoomba, including one in Grand Central’s food court, which will soon reopen with a complete refurbishment.

At Subway you really do get to choose everything about your sandwich. From a tasty selection of breads and wraps, cheeses and meats, and of course salads and dressings it’s easily the only place your dream sub can be made.

Not only is Subway healthy, it’s also the perfect alternative to making boring sandwiches for the young ones at school

or yourself at work.

Toowoomba Subway owners, Hazel and Mark Johnstone, have been open in Toowoomba for more than 26 years and are now seeing more local mums and dads opting out of the old school lunches for a fresh Subway lunch.

“Parents come by in the morning on their school drop-off and pick up sandwiches and wraps for their kids to take for lunch,” Hazel says.

Local schools are also choosing to order Subs for “Subday” and they receive a donation back for school funds.

Often children won’t touch their lunch

and bring it home at the end of the day but by having such a unique lunch students are happily eating their Sub and getting all their essential nutrients thanks to the incredible salad options Subway offers.

Subway has always been a good choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner and now it’s easier than ever. With plenty of catering options, for business meeting, birthdays, picnics, even weddings if you can believe it! Drinks and cookie platters are available too. There’s also plenty of online options, so you can order ahead of time and pick up in-store, as well

as delivery options through Uber Eats and Doordash . If you don’t want to get out of the car the Subway store at The Intersection on Ruthven St is drive-thru too and don’t forget, the Margaret St store is open all night on Friday and Saturday.

Subway gift cards make that perfect present for the “hard to buy for” teenager and are great stocking fillers.

So, when your kids are complaining about lunch, or even for yourself – visit your local Subway Toowoomba store today!

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Steak Melt sub from subway is what you’ve been drooling for all day. Delicious juicy steak topped with your choice of melted cheese, combined with freshly prepared salads of your choosing and finished with some flavoursome sauce like Southwest, it’s a flavour combination that just cannot be beaten.

MEATBALL MELT

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he Subway meatball sub is one of the signature subs on the menu. Packed full of juicy meatballs smothered in a rich Marinara sauce, topped with your selection of cheese and freshly baked bread (pictured: Italian herbs and cheese) then loaded with all your favourite salads and sauces. This lunchtime sub will tantalise you taste buds and have you coming back for more.

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Chipotle pork ribs With GREY’S MODERN MEATS

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chipotle salsa 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1.3kg American style pork ribs METHOD

1. Combine salsa, sugar, oil and garlic in a

large baking dish. Add ribs and turn to coat.

Marinate, covered, in fridge for four hours or overnight if you have time.

2. Bring to room temperature and preheat oven to 200C or 180C fan-force.

3. Set aside half the marinade. Cover dish with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until very tender. Remove foil and brush with reserved marinade.

4. Roast for 15 minutes, brushing ribs with sauce every five minutes or until sauce has caramelised.

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10 Prep time (mins)

1 hour 45 Cooking time (mins)

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Watermelon, mint & feta salad with honey lime pepper dressing 6-8 Servings

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INGREDIENTS For the Salad ½ large watermelon (6 cups) cubed ½ English cucumber, diced 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled 3 tbsp mint leaves, roughly chopped For the dressing

Spring primavera pasta

Juice of 2 limes 2 tbsp liquid honey ¼ cup olive oil 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper Sea salt to taste

8 Prep time (mins) 12 Cooking time (mins) INGREDIENTS

METHOD

1. In a large bowl, add the cubed watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, and mint. Gently toss to combine.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

3. Drizzle dressing over the salad and give a good toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired and serve cold.

225g pappardelle pasta 2 tbs olive oil 2 cups asparagus spears 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup sugar snap peas 1 cup frozen peas 1 tbs lemon juice 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup milk Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup cherry tomatoes ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated Lemon slices to serve METHOD

1. In a large pan, heat olive oil over a

medium-high. Add the asparagus spears and sauté for five minutes.

2. Add the minced garlic, snap peas and lemon juice and sauté for one minute, until fragrant.

3. Add in pasta, chicken stock and milk.

Stir well to combine - bring to a boil.

4. Once boiling, reduce to simmer and add frozen peas. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook for around six minutes or until al dente.

5. When pasta is cooked, add in the grated parmesan and cherry tomatoes and stir to combine.

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estrictions are lifting, and we can return to the dance floor! For the last six months, business have been working tooth and nail to stay open and keep things moving.

Now, businesses are proudly re-opening their doors, and just in time for the silly season.

Although a lot of us worked from home this year, that doesn't mean we should be restricted an end of year party.

Both for the efforts everyone made, and just making it through the year without going crazy, and there are plenty of party ideas out there that are completely COVID-safe.

SO FIND YOUR VENUE AND GET YOUR GROOVE ON (Dancing isn't approved yet - but we're just as excited as you are for when it is!)

A few celebratory ideas that we cannot help but mention and give thanks to opportunity this year are...

Drive-by parties: Either guests or host head out on a trip to have a wave and cheers to anything from birthdays, to baby showers and engagement parties.

Virtual Parties: Get everyone together in their own homes. Using one of the internet's many meeting sites get on a hook-up and in real time be together, apart. (Pants aren't essential).

Movie Night: The internet strikes again with this one, enjoy a Netflix party with mates from your own homes.

These 'Teleparties' allow users to watch movies and shows online and synchronizes video playback whilst including a group chat. So you can still chat about what's going on. This is just a great idea in general for those with friends who just can't stay quiet.

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y season returns WITH COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EASING IN QUEENSLAND, ANITA ARMANASCO IS READY TO PARTY

"I can remember sitting at Fitzy’s on a Saturday night with my brother and you could literally hear crickets. People were starting to get scared and began staying home. COVID was getting real."

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he fourth-generation publican and marketing manager of the iconic Toowoomba pub, Fitzy's, said things spiraled quickly from there with pubs and clubs the first domino to fall - leaving Fitzy’s completely closed for 10 weeks.

“I know we weren’t alone, but it was a really tough time," Anita said.

“We invited our staff down to the pub the day it closed and there was pizza and beers and we laughed, we cried and said goodbye for who knows how long,” she said.

“It was especially hard when you’ve worked with some of these people for over ten years and they’re your friends, and they have families. It was heart-breaking.”

With Anita and her husband moving in with her parents for an expected six-month closure, she said her time in lock down was spent brainstorming ways to get back in business.

“When you’re living in such close quarters with uncertainty hanging heavily, it can bring out the worst but also the best people.

As a family we chose to look forward as much as we could. But having unlimited access to wine was also handy at this time,” she said, laughing.

“People were still calling the pub every day hoping for insider information and I’m sure some thought that we had a direct line to the Premier. But there were also people just calling to check in, and that was really nice.”

“Being a local, family business seems to resonate during tough times, particularly in a small town. There were a lot of people rallying behind us and we did what we could to support our community in return.”

“We donated food to charities like Base Services and supported staff where we could. We started new initiatives like ‘Fitzy’s at Home’ meal kits to get things back into motion. Along with Job Keeper that really got us through until we reopened, which was thankfully a lot sooner than we thought.”

Reopening with full table service only and no-standing restrictions wasn’t without its challenges.

“We’re blessed to have such a large venue.

So as far as capacity goes, we have been able to cater for a good number of patrons.

“But the ever-changing restrictions and no-standing rule put a lot of pressure on our team. At one point we were thrown a curve ball with huge step backwards. We were back to fully seated and it was effective immediately, on a Friday afternoon no less.”

“We kind of felt like school headmasters; tapping people on the shoulder telling them to take a seat but we did what we had to do to keep them safe.”

Anita said thankfully the vibe completely changed after the seating restriction was lifted.

“It was like a flick of a switch. It was joyous to see how something so simple could put smiles on our patrons’ faces again.

And ours too. A sense of normality had been restored and people were happy again.”

With restrictions set to slowly lift even more, Anita said she’s looking forward to a pub filled with patrons ready to party 2020 away.

“We love being back and helping to restore some of that escapism people have missed out on for so long.”

“And though there will be some restrictions and conditions still in place for a long time, like contact tracing, there is still a lot of fun to be had, especially with Christmas coming.”

With several function rooms available, parties are logistically possible while adhering to the current guidelines.

“First and foremost, we are still committed to keeping our patrons and staff safe.

Unfortunately, this isn’t over and it’s our job to help people get through these difficult times in a safe way. For us, it’s business as normal, just a new kind of normal.

“That said, I can’t wait for the first time we can open the dance floor. I can imagine the elation people will feel being able to dance freely and let their hair down. Just the freedom of it.

“That right now would be the icing on the Christmas cake.”

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ENFORCE GATHERING LIMITS In homes and public spaces, up to 40 people are allowed to gather as of October 16.

MAKE SURE YOUR VENUE HAS A COVID SAFE PLAN Of course, you can have your party at home as long as there’s no more than 40 people, but venues and businesses operating under the COVID Safe Framework are allowed a larger quota – provided everyone is physically distanced – and it pays to check.

You might also like to remind your guests to fill out the contact tracing forms as they enter the venue, especially those who arrive flustered or late or are just prone to forgetting things.

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PROCEED WITH THE PARTY IF YOU ARE SICK Yes, it’s disappointing to cancel all those carefully-laid plans, but how much worse would you feel if you made your guests unwell – let alone if it turns out to be coronavirus?

GET ALL CLOSE AND PERSONAL Physical distancing rules still apply, even when there haven’t been any local cases recently. You may be yearning to hug that friend you haven’t seen in months, but please, don’t risk it.

Regardless of if your party is at home or in a venue, it pays to remind guests of the 1.5m rule as they come in the door, as well.

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ould it even be a Christmas party with some mini quiches and sausage rolls?

While there are a range of more gourmet party canapés available nowadays, in general the old school pastry based favourites remain on many an entertaining platter. And let’s be honest, calories do not really matter when they are consumed via bite-sized morsels while enjoying a glass of bubbles at Christmas, do they?

There are some healthier alternatives to serve instead, but don't be surprised if they take a little bit longer to prepare.

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One of the biggest issues with party foods is that they are not filling, lacking in the protein that helps to slow down digestion and keep us full and satisfied.

Compared to more processed fried and pastry based canapés, the great things about skewers - meat, chicken, seafood or even tofu is that they offer much needed good quality protein to the canapé mix. Even better is when the skewers are a mix of protein and vegetables to improve nutritional quality further.

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Not only do Aussies need to eat a whole lot more seafood, but party options including fresh prawns, oysters, smoked salmon and sashimi are low in calories, rich in nutrients and are a fresh and tasty addition to any canapé offering. Even bite-sized sushi pieces are a great option

with just 100 calories and less than one gram of fat per serve.

MARINATED VEGETABLES Even if your favourite vegetables are marinated on a platter, they are still a relatively good choice nutritionally compared to more processed snack

options - and including them on a platter can be a great way to boost vege intake at this time of year.

Olives too, although salty are relatively low in calories. Including chopped vegetables, marinated veggies and some tasty olives is a great way to boost the nutritional profile of any canapé on offer.

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hese days our environmental footprint is becoming increasingly important. With threats on our existing environment caused by a changing climate, we can all help do our part in reducing our dependence on fossil fuel burning – and it starts with our homes.

It's not simply what energy is burned in our homes every day to make them comfortable and livable, it's also what energy was used to manufacture their basic components in the factories. So, just how energy efficient are our homes really? Well, it's all summed up with a star rating.

A star rating is used to assess the level of energy efficiency in our homes. This rating ranges from 0-10 and judges the design of the building shell – the walls, roof, flooring and windows.

In Australia, all new builds must have a minimum rating of 6 stars. While this government mandated minimum is a step in the right direction, these 6-star homes are generally not that energy efficient and, as the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) states, this rating ‘indicates good, but not outstanding, thermal performance’ (2019). All in all, we can do a whole lot better.

We've spent well over a decade now becoming expert in constructing genuinely energy efficient homes — 7, 8 and even 9-star — that are not only supremely high quality builds so will last for generations, but are truly energy efficient, carefully choosing materials and components that were made right.

Energy efficiency has another vital aspect — our homes are designed and

built to be easily adaptable to your changing wants and needs as you get older. They are simple things which barely make a ripple in your budget, but will potentially save you tens of thousands later.

By carefully considering many ‘passive’ elements of our homes' design, we can create a far more energy efficient home that will save you money from day one.

Strategically crafting a home to work with — and not against — the natural environment will result in a far more liveable home that uses the natural elements to reduce energy usage.

There are three fundamental aspects of home design that will increase your home’s energy efficiency. The first is orientation of your home and the second, designing the home in manageable zones.

The third element is insulation, which, in tandem with the former fundamentals, will help maintain a consistent temperature in your home and minimise your daily energy usage.

This consideration at the design stage of the build is crucial — a little extra investment will save you a tonne of money. Ignore the basics and you will end up spending thousands fighting a changable nature trying to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home.

While we don’t know what Climate Change will bring, we do know that energy prices are always on the rise.

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here is the rain? We never seem to get enough in this part of Australia and so it’s become imperative to include drought tolerant plants in the garden. Succulents and cacti are a perfect addition to a water-wise garden.

Of course, they will always thrive better with care and attention, but they won’t complain too much if you neglect them – and this means they are great for timepoor gardeners too.

Betty Sullivan: Grow your succulents in course sandy soil.

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succulent garden is a chess board; the succulents and cacti are in pots and are used in as the pieces in the chessboard. I give them a good watering once a week.

They live in the hot house in the winter, away from severe frosts.

Wayne and Narelle Schick: Succulents are great because they can withstand the heat and drought. We have planted them as edging and to fill in gaps. Not all are frost hardy though.

John and Heather McGuinn: Lots of succulents and cacti can easily be grown from breaking off leaves and stems and just planting them.

Matthew Dolley: Euphorbia “Sticks on Fire” or “Chalk Sticks” (Euphorbia tirucalli) will grow nice and tall and provide wonderful yellow and red colours in winter.

Ed and Sheila Power: Integrate succulents and cacti into the garden design. They look great against rocks and are an easy way to introduce some colour in the garden.

Brian and Jan Aldridge: If you’re a mass cacti and succulents, do ensure the beds are raised and dig sand into the soil.

Water cacti in the garden once a month and potted cacti once a week.

Julie Roggeveen: I use Searle’s cacti and succulent mix for potted plants. Good drainage is essential. Give plants space to grow so they don’t become lanky.

Fertilise with half strength fertiliser or pelleted form especially suited for these plants — once a month is fine. It is very easy to propagate from fallen leaves I just leave them at the base of the plant and when they have begun to grow roots I pot them up.

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2. Using small pebbles or rocks line the base of the cup to create

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3. Fill the cup with potting mix leaving a centimeter from the rim.

4. Plant as many or as few succulents in the cup, ensuring all the roots are covered by soil.

5. Depending on where you want to leave your new succulent teacup, add some more rocks to the top to stop the soil from drying out too quickly.

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s a child my family moved houses more times than I could count, and I switched schools 11 times. That might sound like a disjointed childhood, but it wasn’t. My dad had a job that required him to move around the country and I absolutely loved it. I loved the excitement of discovering my new room and lying awake at night thinking about how I would decorate it with the small amount of possessions I owned as a child.

It’s probably why when I met my future husband Matt at 17 and he told me we would forever be moving houses because he already had so many design ideas, I shrugged and said “okay.”

Most people hate the idea of packing up their lives and moving house, but I enjoy it. Even more so now than when I was a child because instead of just being able

to decorate a bedroom, I have the whole house.

Matt and I have lived in three different homes together.

The first was one he owned and renovated with his brother, the second we built together, the third we renovated in six weeks together, and now we are building our new home.

This time, it’s a family home, because we’re joined by our one-year-old son Billy. In May 2019 Matt sat at our

kitchen table and drew a rough plan of what he wanted our home to look like, and it only took one or two revisions and he had the layout perfect.

We enlisted the help of Alisco Designs to bring the design to life and it was even better than we imagined. Our new home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen and butler’s pantry, mud room,

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family of four these days.

The reason we are able to fit so much in our house, is due to the design. Matt laid it out to maximize the space. Matt isn’t a draftsman or architect - he is a builder and co-owner of Bryant Brothers Building Group - but he also has an eye for the design process.

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off the homes you see in American movies, with the high-pitched rooves and the driveway on a right-angle to the house,” Matt says.

“But I also wanted to keep it in style with Toowoomba homes, so we took it in a slightly different direction and put our own twist on it.

“I liked the idea of walking through the front door into the center of the home, which is made up of the kitchen, dining and living areas.

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areas and it feel like one big room yet at the same time close them all off to each other.

“The spacious feeling is also helped by almost a wall of glass along the eastern side of the home to capture the morning sun.”

While Matt focuses on the design as well as building the home, he leaves most of the creative and interior decorating side to me.

We knew when buying this block that there would be some lengthy delays because the development still wasn’t approved.

The delay has given us plenty of time to design the inside and outside of our home, choosing everything that will go into the build, right down to the door handles and light fittings.

Our idea is to make the home a mixture of American Colonial but with a modern feel.

We finally began building at the end of September with the plan to be in the home within four months. So far, the block has been cut, the slab has been poured and our frames are up – these are all jobs for Matt and his subcontractors.

My job has been to pick and choose our tiles, paint, flooring, cabinetry, blinds and plumbing fittings.

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The Golden Ticket... not as it seems By ELIZABETH ADAMS | ASSOCIATE AT KENNEDY SPANNER LAWYERS

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efore separated parents can apply to the Court for Parenting Orders, they must first attempt to resolve their matters through family dispute resolution. After attempting this, they are given a Section 60I Certificate to be able to go to Court.

Section 60I Certificates can be likened

to the Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. In this scenario, a lot of separated parents see the Court as an almighty place where all their wishes for parenting orders will come true, much like the Golden Ticket winners think they can eat as much chocolate and candy they want. When touring the Chocolate

Factory however, the winning ticket holders find out that the factory is not as they imagined, their wishes do not come true and consequences flow to those who do not follow the rules.

Going to Court with the impression that you are going to get everything you want and when you want it, is much like tagging along with Charlie and co for the Chocolate Factory tour but without the sweets and Oompa-Loompas.

The Court process can take years to navigate, cost thousands in legal fees and create further disharmony in the family. For parents unable to agree on arrangements for their children, the Judge (who may not be as nice as Willy Wonka), will make a decision about your children, without really knowing who they are. Often, the Orders made by the Court do not align with either parents’ wishes.

Outside the Court system, with a team of experts, most parents are able to resolve parenting arrangements by agreement (at a fraction of the costs of a Court hearing).

Research suggests that parents are more likely to work better together with Orders they have agreed upon compared to orders imposed on them by the Court.

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he other day, a couple came to our office who I hadn’t seen in almost three years.

Back then, I’d sold them their ‘forever’ home and, excitedly, they told me they were now in a position to buy their first investment property.

They’d been watching our website prior to going on holidays and had identified the perfect rental - great location, great potential yield and, most importantly, it suited their budget.

I then had to break their hearts - we’d sold it the weekend prior.

Moving forward, we then discussed our available listings but nothing really mirrored what they were looking to buy.

I said: “leave it with me”.

Now knowing what they were after, we were able to speak to some of our colleagues in the industry and find a great property that matched all their “must-haves”.

But, given it wasn’t listed with The Real Estate People, the couple was reluctant to deal with another agency.

Working for you I understand why they would be guarded and I was quite flattered that we were held in such high regard.

It’s understandable that if you have an agent you connect with and trust that they’ll be the person you want to be dealing with.

A great compromise is to do what we call a “conjunction”.

This is where you are still represented

by your agent who then works on your behalf with another agency to secure the property you have your eye on.

They will attend inspections with you, do the negotiating between the parties and finalise the contract details. The advantage is you have somebody you trust in your corner from the very start.

But, my best advice is to “get in early”.

By that, I mean you should speak to

your real estate agent right at the start of your journey, establish budgets and whether you need finance, etc as it gives them the opportunity to keep an ear to the ground of what’s out there.

Whether it’s directly through us or other local agencies, we can work together to find you the exact property you want (often before it even gets advertised).

We say what we do… and we do what we say

at we do… d we do what we say

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At The Real Estate People, we consider our word is our bond and we understand how clear communication and following through on promises is an integral part of good customer service. So, whether you’re buying, renting or selling, call us today or visit our Herries Street office and discover how we can help you sleep easy at night.

ur word is our bond and we understand how clear communication and ral part of good customer service. ing, call us today or visit our Herries Street office and discover how we

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It may be a dog–eat–dog world, but cats clearly take the cake

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ats are the most popular pet in the United States, outnumbering dogs by about 14 million animals.

In Australia, dogs still reign supreme

(with about 38 per cent of households preferring ‘man’s best friend’ to their feline foes).

Despite this, cats are still a very popular option as pets — almost 30 percent of Australian households have cats — and can give the canines a run for their money in the

‘coolest pet of all time’ contest.

Cat–lovers will no doubt know this already, but these facts prove cats are incredible: THEY FALL WELL Due to cats reaching terminal velocity at heights above five metres, they can fall from great heights, absorb the impact of the landing, and survive.

They don’t necessarily walk away unscathed, though, only alive.

Please don’t throw your cat from the roof to test this theory; just trust science.

THEIR EARS ARE NUTS They have over 20 muscles just to control the movement of their ears.

This lets their ears swivel independently, pin–pointing a sound accurately — to within 76 millimetres — from almost a metre away.

THEY ARE CHATTY Cats can make an incredible variety of sounds — more than a hundred, in fact — compared to the meagre 10 managed by dogs.

And, as if to show off, the frequency of their purr is the same at which muscles and bones repair themselves (they literally sing themselves better).

THEY ARE SMART A cat’s brain is about 90 per cent similar to that of humans, their cerebral cortex has roughly 140 million neurons more than that of dogs, and their brains have 1000 times more data storage capacity than an iPad.

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Take a trip to North Queensland and stay at the QCWA units

Cairns

Kurrimine

You don’t need a resort. What you need is somewhere clean, comfortable and feels like home. Who needs a pool when we have beaches, lagoons and lakes? QCWA offers you this great opportunity to enjoy two of our great locations. Split your holiday in two and have a short stay in both our Cairns and Kurrimine beach units. Whether you fly or drive, we have something that will suit you.

KURRIMINE Located 50 metres from the beach in the beautiful township of Kurrimine Beach, just 30 minutes from Innisfail and 1.5 hours south of Cairns.

Our fully self-contained two bedroom units with their own carport are all you will need for your stay.

If fishing is your interest, then you’ll love the boat ramp just 50 metres from the units with access to the reefs. We also have room to park your boat!

Small shops and restaurants are available just up the road.

National parks and other local attractions are a short distance away.

• Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walk • Paronella Park • Charley’s Chocolate Factory • Babinda & Babinda Boulders • Josephine Falls • Murdering Point Winery • Mission Beach If peace and quiet is what you need then you are sure to enjoy your stay.

CAIRNS Special Deals November 2020 through to March 2021.

Stay 4 nights & pay for 3: $270 (Maximum 4 people).

Stay 1 week: $500 (Maximum4 People)

Our clean and comfortable units are one and two bedroom fully self-contained and fully air-conditioned for your comfort with free WiFi. We are located just two blocks from the Cairns Esplanade and easy walking distance to the Esplanade Lagoon and Cairns Business District. Restaurants and shops are just a stroll away with a bus stop just around the corner.

Our Units are centrally located for ease of travel. Self-drive, hire car, or tour to the Atherton Tablelands, Port Douglas, Daintree and so much more.

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1 bedroom unit for 2 guests: $99 per night.

2 bedroom unit for 2 guests: $115 per night $15 per night for extra guest.

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EASY WALKS in Goomburra Valley for families

Just over an hour’s drive from Toowoomba, Goomburra Valley offers a world of unspoiled natural beauty. There are several walks of varied difficulty to be had in the Goomburra section of the Main Range National Park and each provides a different perspective on this picturesque part of south-east Queensland.

DALRYMPLE CIRCUIT 1.2KM ROUND TRIP

This is an easy, self -guided walk along Dalrymple Creek, starting just past Manna Gum campsite. It is mostly flat and suitable for families with small children.

Information signs along the track that tell of the logging history, the rock formations and the diverse wildlife that lives in the ecosystem of the creek.

SYLVESTER’S LOOKOUT – 940M ROUND TRIP

ARAUCARIA FALLS - 3.6KM ROUND TRIP It takes about 1.5hours for this hike which starts along Lookout Road beyond the Kurrajong Picnic area and leads to the base of a small but spectacular waterfall surrounded by rainforest.

CASCADES CIRCUIT - 6.5KM ROUND TRIP

Commencing at the eastern end of the Manna Gum camping area, this track features a series of cascades and rock pools. It can be muddy and slippery when wet as it winds through sections of rainforest.

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This walk starts from Lookout Road. It takes you through rainforest and at the right time of year, you will be treated to many and varied displays of colourful fungi that grow on fallen timber close to the track.

This lookout offers a panoramic view north and south along the Great Dividing Range,

east to Lake Moogerah and the peaks of the Scenic Rim. Beyond that, you can see Mt Barney and the Macpherson Range all the way right to Lamington Plateau.

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Beginner tips for paddle boarding

Paddle boarding can be difficult, but with these five tips you will be well on your way.

By BODY+SOUL

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lthough you probably will fall off the board a few times, these five tips will get you off to a good start:

TIP 1 PICK A WIDER BOARD

The wider the board, the more stable it is. Select a wide board that is at least 30 inches wide.

TIP 2 PRACTICE IN FLAT WATER

Find some flat water, like a lake or bay area, to test your balance.

TIP 4 PADDLE STRAIGHT AHEAD

Paddle evenly on each side to avoid paddling the board in circles.

TIP 5 BE PREPARED TO FALL OFF

When you do fall off (and you will!) make sure you fall away from the board.

Wear a leg leash to avoid losing your board

TIP 3 HOLD THE PADDLE CORRECTLY

Hold the paddle with your top hand on the handle and your bottom hand comfortably down the shaft.

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Audi Vorsprung durch Technik

REDEFINING AN ICON THE NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER WITH LOCAL LAND ROVER ENTHUSIAST JAMIE ROBERTS | @JCRME @TRIPPIN_DEFENDER

Local Land Rover Defender enthusiast and photographer, Jamie Roberts, recently swapped his 2012 Puma 110 Defender for the all-new 2020 110 Defender for a weekend. Let’s find out what he thought of the new generation Defender.

What is it that drew you to Defender?

They are a legend and an icon with a history of capability and durability.

The entire success has been founded on making vehicles that are so capable they go well beyond the needs of most regular people. They have always been built for purpose, and whilst they have also had their little quirks, it’s hard to not drive one without a grin on your face.

What were your initial thoughts of the new model?

It’s the Defender brought into the 21st century. The new Defender represents the evolution of an old design, and whilst from an arm's length distance,

they seem to be nothing like the previous models, there are a lot of little signature elements brought over to the new model.

What surprised you most about the new Defender?

The utterly ridiculous level of refinement, it's really obvious the number of hours that have gone into both the design and testing of this new model.

fact that not only have they brought the capability over from the older model, but it's now combined with an amazing on-road ride. Whilst some old school Land Rover nuts will hesitate to accept this change, I really believe a more in-depth look and test drive will definitely change their mind.

Experience the new Land Rover Defender for yourself with a test drive at Toowoomba Land Rover.

What did you think of the off-road capability of the new model?

The fact that they are still incredibly capable off-road and the level of technology in the new model is mind-blowing. It’s really good to see the refinement and comfort vastly improve over the older models.

Do you think Land Rover have evolved the classic model well?

They have done a fantastic job of taking a classic and redefining it. The

Toowoomba Land Rover Clifford Street, Toowoomba | Tel: 4631 9966 | toowoombalandrover.com.au

Scan the above QR code to view Jamie’s footage and for more on the new Land Rover Defender. Scan the code by holding your smartphone camera over the code and clicking the pop up link.

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Undeniable luxury By JOSIE ADAMS

MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COUPÉ FROM $149,000 DRIVE AWAY WEST-STAR MOTORS CNR JAMES AND HUME STREETS, TOOWOOMBA 4350 07 4639 0111 | SALES@WEST-STAR.COM.AU

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s one of those perpetually busy driving mums, taking kids to school, appointments, sport, more sport and the occasional coast holiday, the opportunity to testdrive the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe was a tad exciting.

And after a cruise around town, I can tell you the excitement was warranted.

This SUV delivers the goods. It looks sexy, is highly intuitive, offers incredible safety features as well some very cool additions that you never thought you needed, but really do.

Its aerodynamic design is incredibly sleek and makes for an elegant and sporty presence on the road.

Soft touch doors and an automated

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boot make child-wrangling and grocery shopping much less of a juggle, while the Mercedes-Benz badge puddle lamp from the sidestep of the car won me over without even stepping inside. No more fumbling for keys or tripping over gutters in the dark, I am a Mercedes driver now!

Under the bonnet, the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe runs a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder engine. The integrated starter-alternator (ISG) combines the starter and alternator in a powerful electric motor between engine and transmission, assisting the engine with up to 16 kW and 250 Nm of torque boost function. In overrun mode, over 80 per cent of the energy is fed back into the battery (recuperation). The ISG also allows hybrid functions such as pre-entry climate control and Silent Start which means engine starting is almost imperceptible.

The result is not only fuel efficient, but an incredibly smooth ride with velvety gear shifts. It feels as though you’re gliding along

the road.

From the stained wood-paneled dashboard to the ambient light piping and the incredible surround sound system, the interior cabin is impressive and totally luxurious.

It feels as though everything featured has a higher purpose: to make your time on board as pleasant and comfortable as possible.

The fascia comprises a single-frame screen, with driver information and infotainment sections. It is augmented by a projecting head-up display.

The infotainment can be controlled by touch, a laptop-style trackpad or a ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice control system that can perform commands like adjusting the cabin temperature, making calls, playing songs, changing ambient light colours, finding a destination or opening and closing the sunroof.

Comfort is key with the kinetic front seats offering the driver and passenger almost undetectable changes in position to relieve fatigue during longer commutes.

These ‘smart’ seats additionally feature seatbelts that ‘hug’

the passenger and driver to gauge a person’s size. In the event of an accident, that information will determine if and which of the nine airbags can be safely deployed.

The Mercedes-Benz reputation for safety is well-known, and this model really takes it to the next level, which as a mum of small kids is super important.

Cameras under the side mirrors, and at the front and back of the car, create an overhead 360-degree view of the vehicle and its surroundings. Blind spots are revealed too, making it almost impossible not to see any little people around when coming in or out of a driveway.

The park assist feature means you’ll never miss a parallel again, which is always a bonus on those Saturday mid-morning coffee runs along Duggan Street.

Highway driving is also a breeze with cruise control reading any changed traffic conditions and intuitive night lights adjusting to the traffic around you.

It was tough to give this exceptional vehicle back. It’s absolutely beautiful to drive with too many features to mention. In fact, a friend of mine who recently bought one says her kids keep finding more and more cool little extras every time they go for a drive. I’m not surprised.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT

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TOOWOOMBA ENTREPRENEURS’ BREAKFAST

WEDNESDAY, 25 NOV 2020 FROM 6PM WHERE: Bar Wunder WHAT: You bring the talent, Bar Wunder provides the rest. The Open Mic night is to showcase some untapped talent to a captive audience. Food and drink available all night. If you’re wanting to perform, just rock up, make yourself known to the illustrious host Stephen, and take it from there. Three songs max. per artist and two drink tickets for every performer.

COST: $10 per person, Children under 15 Free

TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2020 FROM 7:15AM WHERE: Parkhouse Cafe WHAT: The Toowoomba Entrepreneurs’ Breakfast is a meet up for local entrepreneurs and it is held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7.15am.

Everyone welcome - hipsters, hackers and hustlers, startups, entrepreneurs, CEOs, CTOs freelancers, internal innovators, big and small business owners, anyone with an interest in new business innovation, companies, startups, scaleups, entrepreneurship and coworking.

See you at breakfast!

For more info contact David on 0422 590 552.

COST: FREE TO ATTEND* Buy your own breakfast (preorder and pre-pay via the ticket link - due to limited places, all attendees are required to buy a meal, minimum spend $20)

TOOWOOMBA GARAGE SALE TRAIL

FESTIVE TWILIGHT MARKET

SATURDAY, 21 NOV 2020 FROM 9AM WHERE: TBA WHAT: Make money. Save money.

Save the date because Garage Sale Trail, the COVID-19 recovery edition, is coming to Toowoomba this November. Happening online and in communities across Australia, it’s one gigantic weekend of money-making, waste-reducing fun that’s dedicated to helping you make or save money, just in time for Christmas.

This year, join in-person or online by hosting a virtual garage sale or joining a series of free fashion masterclasses. You’ll divert valuable resources from landfill and make or save some money in the process.

Register at www.garagesaletrail. com.au/ToowoombaRegion COST: FREE

SATURDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2020 FROM 4:00PM

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WHERE: The Mills Precinct WHAT: This will be a special Festive Twilight market showcasing the regions gifted makers. Shoppers will be able to do some last minute shopping in the boutique market.

Their will be face painting for the kids and a visit from the big man himself Santa! So bring the family and enjoy a night out with free entertainment, free parking, amazing food and the handmade markets.

They are still looking for vendors with unique, highquality handmade products. If this sounds like you visit The Makers Market Toowoomba Facebook page to find out more.

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Private Hospital Services

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Large General Medical Practice

Incorporating: Clifton Co-Op Private Hospital, Clifton Nursing Home, Nirvana Hostel, Vedette Villas, Clifton Medical Practice Allied Health Services available include: Optometrist, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Nutritionist, Podiatrist, Well Women’s Clinic & Child Health Clinic & Dietician, Skin Cancer Clinic We offer skin checks, surgical and non-surgical management - all provided by our Specialist Doctors.

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Clifton Medical Practice: 07 4697 3097 A bulk billing medical practice

New patients welcome

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Style magazine Toowoomba is hoping to ignite a Gig Guide, to help share the local entertainment and culture around our fine region. If your band, business or venue is hosting live music let us know through our socials @stylemagazinestoowoomba so we can share the word and let everyone discover and enjoy the musical scene Toowoomba venue’s have to offer.

Please note - In regards to the current climate, some venues may require you to book in advance to secure yourself a seat.

THE ROCK

The Rock has incredible live music every night of the week. Here is their fantastic Friday through Sunday night lineup on their ground level. Other artists you might catch during the week includ Victoria MacDiarmid, Jezza Acoustic, Luke Geuger, Sean Pregnolato, Raquelle Pedler and Laura Frank.

Friday, November 6th: Jacques Van Lill 6.30pm Saturday, November 7th: Ethan Bielefeld 6.30pm Sunday, November 8th: James Ryle 1pm Friday, November 13th: James Ryle 6.30pm Saturday, November 14th: Ethan Bielefeld 6.30pm Sunday, November 15th: Jediah Boase 1pm

Friday November 20th: Andrzej Fenner 6.30pm Saturday November 21st: James Ryle 6.30pm Sunday November 22nd: Bart Thrupp 1pm Saturday November 28th: Andrzej Fenner 6.30pm Sunday November 29th: Ethan Bielefeld 1pm

THE MET

‘Fenny & The Mets’ perform every Thursday night from 7:30pm.

There are some great musicians booked in for this month; check The Met’s social pages for starting times.

Friday, November 6th: IVEY - 7.30pm Saturday, November 7th: Benny Nelson, 7.30pm Sunday, November 8th: Mick Lindsay, 2pm Friday, November 13th: Jacques Van Lill, 7.30pm Saturday, November 14th: Benny Nelson, 7.30pm

Sunday November 15th: Hound Dog Swagger, 2pm Friday November 20th: Benny Nelson, 7.30pm Saturday November 21st: Jacques Van Lill, 7.30pm Friday November 27th: Jacques Van Lill, 7.30pm Saturday November 28th: Benny Nelson, 7.30pm

THE STOCK HOTEL

The Stock Hotel know what you want to hear, so they bring them back every single week.

On Fridays from 5pm to 8pm listen to Russ Walker in the beer garden, and then from 9pm you’ll catch him again in the

Stock Hotel’s Sports Bar.

Saturdays from 6pm to 10pm Raquelle Pedler and Russ Walker duo in the beer garden.

Also on Saturdays listen to the incredible Juda Kelly in the Sports Bar from 8pm to late.

Sundays from 1.30 onwards Russ Walker joins with ‘The Band’ to finish the week off.

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SATURDAY, 7 NOV 2020 SHOW TIMES AT 1PM OR 6PM WHERE: Toowoomba Showgrounds WHAT: The PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Monster Energy Tour will bring its thrilling, adrenalinefilled, edge-of-your-seat excitement to Toowoomba on Saturday, November 7, 2020.

For one day only, the best bull riders in Australia will battle the sport’s toughest bovine athletes.

The thrilling eight-second rides and heart-stopping wrecks make the PBR’s Monster Energy Tour the toughest sport on dirt and one HUGE event that you won’t want to miss.

COST: Tickets available online at tix.pbraustralia.com.au/events

Picture Perfect 21 Years and going Strong The Spotted Chook Ferme Auberge Montville Damn fine accommodation with a fun twist.

Come over and enjoy, we are still here!

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By KATHERINE SAMPSON Toowoomba is known for its exquisite taste in arts and culture. What you probably didn’t realise we were missing was an Indigenous art gallery, and Doolamai Designs is here to fill that void.

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he gallery is covertly located right on the corner of Railway and Taylor streets, and houses artworks created by local Indigenous artist Domi Doolamai. When you experience Domi’s work you might be a bit confused by how far the artworks stray from stereotypical Indigenous art; packed full of colour and imagination with strong ties to the Indigenous dreamtime - each piece of work showing immense attention to detail even on the largest canvas. However, Domi’s artworks aren’t restricted to the average canvas, but rather a canvas scroll.

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“I do that because in ancient Roman times, they used to have the scroll to tell a story,” Domi says.

The 53-year-old is a mixture of Italian and the Indigenous Kalkaddon people, and so finds it appropriate and effective in his role of storytelling.

“It’s like a scroll; and I like to tell a story because I think it’s a visual aid too.

“I want you to come walk with me in my dreaming, I want you to see the painting, I want you to be there in the morning and the night times. These are the most spiritual times for all of us, when you’re sitting back looking across a lake or across a dam you’ve got that time to contemplate that spirituality of who we are and where we are, and I’m proud to put that in my paintings” he says.

When it comes to the colour of the art, Domi is passionate about the use of all colours of paint. His ‘go to’ medium are acrylics that he sources from Murrays Art & Framing here in Toowoomba.

“I’m a strong believer in colour; I see the colours in everything and I just think it’s important to throw colour in there.

“I love my traditional colours, I love the cultural aspect of it, but I also like to experiment and just use colour; I think that’s the most important thing,” Domi says.

He explains there is no written rule: saying there were never colours in Australia prior to colonisation.

“I think a lot of people are frightened that everybody thinks that Indigenous culture has to be red, yellow, black, white. That’s it, I’m the opposite.

“I’m sure if they had access to the colours I use today, they would have used them.”

One standout element throughout Domi’s artworks is that of a vibrant blue butterfly. This being Domi’s grandmother’s totem and the glyph of the gallery, an ode and sign of respect to his late elder which is manifested into every painting.

Gallery director, and daughter of Domi, Cara Green was happy that her father’s work is now finally being given the space and recognition it deserves.

“He’s been painting for over 27 years now, so constantly seeing those artworks growing up and not having anywhere for them to go, it’s peaceful and nice,” she says.

Domi’s art is that piece of culture Toowoomba has been lacking for far too long. Cara told Style there just aren’t enough places to see Indigenous art.

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“It’s very limited, so it’s good that we’ve got this here (the gallery) so we can actually share it with people.

“It’s a physical place to go, and it gives Dad a place to paint; and I have a place to just do everything else,” Cara says.

Domi paints from sunrise to sunset and anywhere he can – Cara says her father lives and breathes his art.

“He literally doesn’t stop, we’re open from Monday to Sunday, except Wednesdays.

“But even then… he’s always painting.

“He’s at home, he paints at home.

“He comes here, he paints here, morning and night.”

If you head down to 2B Taylor Street to check out the gallery, be sure to meet Cara and their mini-manager, Cara’s youngest son (2-years-old) manning the front desk, if you walk a little bit further, you’ll see where the magic really is made, and experience Domi painting right in the middle of the Doolamai Designs Art Gallery.

As they prepare for their first birthday, Doolamai Designs Art Gallery, Cara and Domi invite the public down to see in person the remarkable artworks being created.

You’ll also find other work from contributing artists including jewellery, traditional Pitjantjatjara artefacts and hand-carved didgeridoos; as well as other smaller gift options like postcards, t-shirts and bags. Doolamai Designs also takes on commission work relating to any Indigenous style.

The gallery opened almost a year ago and is preparing to celebrate its first birthday on December 1. Cara says they aren’t quite sure how they plan on celebrating yet, but keep an eye out on their social media to find out more - @doolamaidesigns on Instagram or through their Facebook page Doolamai Designs.

In our language, marangu goochu means come walk with us, and that’s our motto.”

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VINTAGE STROKES

Toowoomba art scene

WITH ALANA WILKIE

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PAINTING? I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember. My family are very creative and supportive, it’s something I can’t imagine ever being able to live without doing. I started painting more seriously about 10 years ago.

There’s so much happening across Toowoomba’s galleries, theatres, schools and various creative groups that we have decided to give the arts its own page. If you have any art events get in touch through our social media @stylemagazinestoowoomba

WHAT SORT OF ART DO YOU FOCUS ON? I focus on creating highly detailed realistic paintings. I like to create an image through making a collage either digitally or through cutting out found imagery to create a unique composition. A narrative is created through introducing a new element to an image which is open to the viewers interpretation. It is usually a juxtaposition of two elements that don’t fit together in reality such as a black and white photograph paired with a sundae ice cream. My artworks are based on creating a fantasy using romantic images of the past, present and future.

CREATIVE INTERPRETATION BY MAREE CAMERON From Saturday, November 7, to Sunday, December 6.

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery

HOW DO YOU GET STARTED ON A PIECE? As my artworks are very meticulous, I have a specific routine I like to follow. First, I create a collage either on my laptop or by cutting out images. Then I grid up the new composition and draw it onto a carefully primed canvas. Then I spend many hours painting, building up layers of thin paint to create depth. It is a long process I have fine-tuned but each painting still has its challenges. It is a satisfying process and rewarding when you finally let go and call an artwork finished.

On display at Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery is a new body of work incorporating pastels, watercolours and acrylics by local artist Maree Cameron.

Cameron has a passion to create and is drawn to moments of introspection with the natural world.

Creative Interpretation presents works by Cameron that focus on her love of the country, wildlife and the special moments she has shared with both. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am to 3.30pm and Sundays 1pm to 4pm.

Image: Maree CAMERON | Peaceful landscape 2019 | watercolour on paper | 56.0 x 45.5cm | Reproduced by kind permission © the artist

WHERE DID YOU LEARN TO PAINT? I have taught myself many things I currently do through trial and error, but I did also complete a Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) at RMIT in Melbourne.

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WHO WOULD YOU LOVE TO DO A COMMISSION FOR? The first person that come to mind is the Queen! Haha, I think she is an amazing woman, I have so much respect for her as a leader. Her commitment to her role and all that she has endured is inspiring.

From Thursday, November 5, to Sunday, December 6.

Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery Rosalie Gallery is showcasing a colourful textile exhibition by local artist Iet van Vonderen. Her work is inspired by her love for our beautiful planet, our home – GAIA. The artist will host an open day at Rosalie Gallery on Saturday, November 7 from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Come along to meet the artist and find out more about her artistic practice and work. No bookings required, social distancing provisions in place. Rosalie Gallery is open Thursday to Saturday 10.30am to 3.30pm.

Image: Iet VAN VONDEREN | Armageddon 2019 | new & preloved material | 81 x 170cm | Reproduced by kind permission © the artist

ALADDIN BY TOOWOOMBA BALLET THEATRE Friday, 18 December 6.30pm and Saturday, 19 December 11.00am and 3:00pm Empire Theatre The classic tale of Aladdin re imagined into a modern ballet with drama, glamour and beauty. A stunning production showcasing talented dancers and acrobats who come together to enchant audiences from all walks of life.

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At Clifford Gouldson we value our clients, our people and our community. We are a leading Toowoomba legal firm with a strong commitment to supporting artistic, cultural, sporting and charitable projects in Toowoomba and across the Darling Downs. Clifford Gouldson is proud to support the Toowoomba Art Scene because we know that the events and artistic works featured here are vital in uplifting and enhancing the lives of every member of our community.

Style Artist chats to

Samaneh Mohtadi

Tell us a little about yourself…

I was born in Persia, land of art, history, music and poetry; moved to Australia with my husband to experience a new journey on this beautiful land. I now live in Brisbane.

Besides my Master of Information Technology, painting has always been my passion.

Describe your style?

Realistic mixed with my inner imagination.

Watercolour by its way that water runs and carries the paint with it, gives me the opportunity to tell my story about life with freedom. My style is a dynamic mix of my perspective and skills alongside with my technique of “wet on wet”.

What inspires you?

Mother nature.

Why do you enjoy painting?

For me, painting is a window to a new world, the way of telling stories. I enjoy simplifying lively elements and depict them through stirring colours, and the smooth movement of water. I like people to feel joy, hope and refreshment when they look at my paintings, as beauty is essential for living.

Some highlights of your artistic life?

Exhibiting nationally and internationally in famous art exhibitions such as VIZart Self-portrait Albania. Being mentioned as an emerging artist in Sunday Mail 2019.

Medal in top 50 Genius watercolour artists Olympiart (International Watercolour Society) along with other national and international prizes. Meeting talented and famous artists around the world.

What do you like about Toowoomba?

For me, Toowoomba is the essence of inland Queensland, city of flowers and art with supportive people. Art lovers from many different places come to Grammar Art Show to enjoy the art show and purchase artworks.

What is your dream goal or project?

Always giving people joy and peace with my paintings and keep learning and be creative.

Also, I’d like to exhibit in famous Museums around the world and have my own Gallery.

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23 NOV - 21 DEC Ahh the eager hunter chasing career goals! No one does it with ease like a Sagittarian; you practically have it as one of the driving forces of your skill set. Aim high, work hard, and the rewards just come naturally. Big projects may appear daunting at first but with the right people you can move mountains, so go get them - it is for the taking.

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CAPRICORN

22 DEC - 20 JAN Don’t be stubborn this month as it will serve you no end of dramas, you need to take time to ensure that your family are reminded how much they mean to you. It might be a challenging month, but you will sail through it with determination and strength. Next month looks decidedly better so if you can hang on through November just keep plodding along.

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21 JAN - 19 FEB No one beats an Aquarius! That is your mantra for November. Taking your life back is easy just get back on the bike and pedal. Exercise is important for the mind; it creates some amazing feel-good endorphins helping you cope with stress. Your health is important to you - the idea of sitting around doing nothing is unheard of in an Aquarian world. More power to you.

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20 FEB - 20 MAR Pisces, you will have a fantastic November. Nothing beats spending time with the people you love in your life. Family is important; nothing beats a cuddle with your family including the four-legged kind. Could be time for a road trip to rejuvenate your soul. So hit the beach and bask in the glorious sunshine just don’t forget the sunscreen.

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21 APR - 21 MAY November is significant for your sign this year as it is really when the planets align, and everything falls into place.

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This is also a good time to get together with your loved ones whether it be family, friends, or your partner.

There’s a sense of hope this month with many wishes being granted, so I hope you have made some that will bring joy to your heart. Do something special this month, even if it is baking a cake for your neighbour or just saying hello to people with a smile, not only does this uplift your energy but for others also. It really feels like the heavy energies of 2020 are starting to lift as we come closer to the end of the year. Start working on your dreams and goals, through your heart, for the year 2021. See and feel them manifesting as we all have the power to create what we want in life. This is also a good month to recognise any repeating patterns or if you feel like you’re going round and on a roundabout with someone or something - it’s time to see this pattern and let it go.

Be here now in the present moment, don’t worry about what’s to come or what has been. Forgive, love and acceptance are the key to moving forward on your path. Stay positive, optimistic and love accept the changes that are happening around you in your life.

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