Brisbane News Magazine Aug 29 - Sep 4, 2018. ISSUE 1192 by Brisbane News

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Modern family Down on the farm with Simon Leyshan, Holt Meyers and their darling daughter Olivia

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This week... You would be hard pressed to find two more devoted dads than Simon Leyshan and Holt Meyers. The pair sat down with Belinda Seeney (P8) for a frank chat about how, with the aid of a donor egg and a surrogate, they became first-time dads to their precious girl, Olivia. The gay couple, who recently moved from Brisbane to Maleny, broadcast their daily antics via their @champagnedadstyle feed on Instagram, and it’s easy to see why they have gained a following. Images of the handsome trio hitting the ski slopes or feeding the chooks are heartwarming and often hilarious – but also deliver a deeper message. Simply, that family is what you make it. Enjoy our Father’s Day issue.

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THE CHAT TV chef Paul West THE LIST Dates for your diary COVER STORY At home with Instagram’s “champagne” dads RECIPE Chicken with truffles RESTAURANT Urbane, city FASHION Head-turning menswear AT HOME Cape Cod charm INSIDE Full-on glamour BOOKS Great gifts for dad

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ON THE COVER Simon Leyshan (centre), Holt Meyers and daughter Olivia, Cover Story, P8. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop Design: Anne-Maree Lyons

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Belinda Seeney I try to get excited about starting the weekend on a high, but if Friday night were a horse race, more often than not I’d be a late scratching FOMO is so 2017. The Fear of Missing Out that fuelled our lives and shaped our social media footprint has been relegated to the trash heap of fleeting fads alongside planking, pyjamas as outerwear and the Harlem Shake. In its place is a new movement, one I fully support in a double-tap, five-star, swipe right, 100 per cent approval rating kind of way. JOMO. That’s right, the Joy of Missing Out. No longer need I feel guilty for giving Friday night festivities a swerve in favour of some quality couch time with a new book, fluffy bed socks and my two favourite men – Ben and Jerry. There’s an excitement that comes with fleeing the office on a Friday evening knowing my only commitment is to finishing a bowl of curry laksa from the local Malaysian takeaway. I’m not alone in embracing JOMO,

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either. About 1000 Aussie adults were surveyed and a quarter of them admitted to regularly bailing on their Friday night social engagements, and nearly two-thirds confessed to pulling the pin if it were too cold outside. In the interests of full disclosure, this “survey” was conducted by a fooddelivery service, so it has a vested interest in driving people indoors. But commercial agendas aside, the JOMO movement just speaks to me. Firstly, Friday night is most definitely not party night, and I’m deliriously glad I no longer have to pretend I’m up for an epic evening. By the end of the working week I’m usually a shell of a human being, cursing myself for agreeing to those after-work drinks or late dinner plans. I try to talk myself into it, pump myself up and get excited about starting the weekend on a high, but if

Friday night were a horse race, more often than not I’d be a late scratching. Excuses range from the blunt “I’m out” to the vague “I’m sorry, I just can’t make it anymore” to the outright fibs of “I’m sick”, “I have to work late” and “I’ve double-booked myself”. I’ve also perfected the art of smokebombing. For the uninitiated, that’s when you put in an appearance at an event, make sure your attendance has been clocked, then disappear stealthily into the night – no goodbyes, no warning, no fuss. Give me half an hour to check my name off a guest list, pose for photos, politely accept a glass of bubbles and congratulate the guest of honour, then I’m home with my pint of Coconut Seven Layer Bar ice cream before anyone realises I’ve even left. I may be persuaded to stay longer if it ever becomes fashionable again to wear pyjamas as outerwear.

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Local hero Moreton Bay’s succulent seafood stars in chef Paul West‘s food festival eats Kylie Knight He made his name as a TV chef and farmer, but Paul West says home cooks should be celebrated more than the so-called superstars of the kitchen. “The most celebrated chefs should be the home cooks who put food on the table seven nights a week,” Paul says. His grounded outlook and appreciation of everyday cooking stem from his earliest memories of making jam drops with his grandmother and watching his dad burn steak and onions on the barbecue every Sunday. And it was cemented during his time on the television program River Cottage Australia, which took him on a journey from chef to sustainable farmer from 2013-16. Paul says many people are afraid to cook but shouldn’t be, especially if they can source fresh, local ingredients. And he reckons Brisbane’s best-kept secret is the Moreton Bay region. “The hinterland has amazing produce, but if I had to pick an iconic ingredient, it’s the seafood. You’ve got the Moreton Bay bug,” he says. “Cooking with the best ingredients is the best way to be the best cook you can be.” See for yourself when Paul works his magic on the USC Seafood Cooking Stage during the Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival (Sep 8 and 9). The two-day foodie event will

showcase the region’s best producers, restaurants and cafes. Paul will prove you can do more with prawns than dip them in dressing, and preach the benefits of buying local. “About 75 per cent of the seafood we eat (generally) is imported. It’s crazy.” One of the key lessons learned from his River Cottage Australia days was to care about food and its provenance. “If you can’t grow it yourself and have to buy it, care about where it comes from.” It’s a philosophy Paul continues to embrace in his new life in Melbourne with wife Alicia, sons Otto, 3, and Bowie, 1, and dog Digger. Paul is taking the skills he developed on the farm and applying them in his new back yard. “It’s not too much different. We still grow food in the back yard and I’m getting chickens and bees in spring.” But when sourcing their food, they have to consider cost, seasons and sustainability. Eating seasonally, buying secondary cuts of meat and using good quality offal have made following his philosophy feasible in the city. “They are cheaper than prime cuts, more nutritious a lot of the time and with some TLC they can turn into amazing meals,” he says. “You can have low impact on the planet without breaking the bank.” Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival, Sep 8 & 9, Redcliffe Seaside Village, Redcliffe Pde. moretonbayfoodandwine.com.au

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Three’s company A move to the country is the icing on the cake for these Instagram favourites and their divine little daughter Belinda Seeney The road narrows as it winds through lush hills on the outskirts of Maleny, with cafes and bookstores giving way to cattle grids and bunya pines. Over the crest of a hill, atop verdant manicured lawn, sits a sprawling white house with a gabled blue-grey roof. Waiting regally at the circular driveway is Olivia, 4, resplendent in Elsa’s gauzy gown from Frozen, accessorised with a huge smile and a pair of glittery ruby slippers. Both the castle – and its fair princess – are familiar to followers of Instagram account @champagnedadstyle. Olivia’s “dada”, Simon Leyshan, 36, runs the account, sharing glimpses into the life they share with his partner of eight years and Olivia’s “daddy”, Holt Meyers, 45. More than 17,000 followers are entertained and engaged by the innerBrisbane family’s tree change to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Simon’s self-deprecating posts about farm life, his honest admissions about child-raising, and his candid insights into surrogacy and same-sex parenting. While posts illustrate the trio’s envy-inducing family holidays abroad, stylish interiors and picture-perfect rural vistas, happy family outings and yes, a

champagne or two, Simon started the account in early 2016 on a more sombre note. “I had struggled with depression and when Olivia turned two years old, I hit rock bottom,” the former personal trainer reveals. He battled loneliness and isolation as a stay-at-home dad, all the while feeling he had no reason to complain because this life “was what I’d always wanted”. A therapist suggested he join Instagram as one way of forging new connections. “I was honestly just stalking people! I am actually very shy so I just wanted to peep on the world and not necessarily get involved. “It grew very quickly; people would ask me questions and I got more confident. “Plus, it’s fun. I’ve always been surprised by the interest in what we do.” That interest led to a flurry of opportunities for Simon – from modelling in Wintergarden’s fashion campaign to social media activations for BMW, Youfoodz and Warner Bros. He’s selective about which offers he accepts and agreed with Holt they would not use Olivia to spruik products on her own. “It was never about putting her out there or trying to get free toys and things for her,” Holt says. “We didn’t want her to think it’s normal that a present turns up for her every week.”

Rather, the two weigh up opportunities presented to them “as a family”. “We always try to be genuine. What you see is what you get,” Simon says. As well as sharing interior decorating

tips and advice for travelling with preschoolers, the Instagram account has inspired, educated and informed followers about same-sex families. Simon estimates he gets “hundreds of

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GREENER PASTURES … Simon Leyshan and Holt Meyers with daughter Olivia, 4; Olivia enjoys the view from her dad’s shoulders; practising circus tricks in the pool at home. Pictures: AAP/Renae Droop

messages” a week, including from people struggling with being gay – an experience that mirrored his own. “I just never connected with anyone and until (meeting Holt), never thought I

was gay. I was always with girls but never felt what everyone else did – that spark.” After several years travelling the world, he returned to Australia determined to meet someone and joined a dating app.

“I started thinking things through and it was like, for the first time in my life, I was allowed to let go. I’d made the decision to meet someone,” Simon says of embracing his sexuality.

“But it was all very new to me and the first time I met Holt – who was living openly as a gay man – I remember saying, ‘I’m not gay!’ We’d spoken and he seemed really nice and I remember thinking, even if he’s just a friend, maybe I can ask him questions. “But when he opened the door, it was that stupid cliche of feeling an automatic connection. There was that spark. I moved in three months later and we’ve been together ever since.” Simon always knew he wanted to be a father and worried his relationship with Holt would mean closing the door on that dream. “I remember him telling me this on one of our first dates and I told him two guys could have kids; it was really complicated, but it was an option,” Holt recalls. Two years into their relationship, they started investigating those options and contacted a reputable surrogacy agency in California. What followed was a lengthy and thorough two-year process of screenings, interviews and finally, the selection of both a surrogate and egg donor. The family continues to have “a fantastic relationship” with their surrogate Denise, who Olivia refers to as her “tummy mummy”, and have visited her in

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FROM PREVIOUS PAGE the US three times, with regular messages and video calls in between. “I always knew I would be the stay-athome parent – it was never going to be Holt – but it was much harder than I thought,” Simon says. “My life totally flipped … it could be really good but it could also be lonely. I think every parent feels that. I didn’t feel like I belonged and I couldn’t connect to people.” Holt, who runs an eCommerce and web design business, and Simon decided last year to sell their Cannon Hill home and move to Maleny. “I wish we’d done it earlier – we really feel like we’re part of the community. Everyone has been so welcoming,” Simon says of the October 2017 move. “I was a bit apprehensive,” Holt concedes. “I thought the farmers and the older generation might not understand two gay dads.” Simon’s own father initially grappled with his son’s relationship with Holt, but his parents now accept the couple and live on their Maleny property, enjoying a strong bond with their granddaughter. While Simon and Holt are open to the idea of growing their family, they’re not

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Healing hands This gym owner goes to great lengths to help others banish pain KERRYN ANDREWS-CONROY, 47 Exercise physiologist and flexologist WHAT’S NEW WITH YOU? I have just opened Queensland’s only Stretch Studio (in Latrobe Tce, Paddington). People think we offer stretch classes, but we actually give you the choice of a 30, 40, 50 or 60-minute one-on-one stretch. We stretch you – we do all the hard work. I have clients who come in once a week for a stretch telling me things like, “This is changing my life because I can move pain free” or “My arthritis symptoms are 80 per cent improved” or “I have started exercising again”. This is changing my life, knowing I am helping people live a happier, healthier, pain-free life. HOW DID THAT COME ABOUT? Stretching has always been recommended by doctors, physios, chiros and personal trainers, but unfortunately people just do not take the time to do it. That’s why there is such a market for one-on-one stretching. Flexologists work in line with gyms and personal trainers. Just by having a regular stretch you can avoid injuries.

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Glam edge For TV show pizzazz, go straight to the sauce, says Alastair McLeod Reality television of the culinary kind has us enthralled with the alchemy of sauce: the depth, integrity, texture, balance, umami. Too much sauce? There’s never too much, apparently. Often they are appendage blobs, swipes, dabs, foams or drizzles. The truth of the matter is a sauce is simply a liquid to add moisture and flavour. Jus gras or “fatty jus” was called split sauce when I learned to make it – a loose amalgam of fat and gravy in the roasting tin. Here it captures the essence of the chicken with absolutely nothing going to waste. To give your dish a reality show edge, celebrate the short Australian truffle season with a generous shaving.

ROASTED CHICKEN, WILD MUSHROOMS, TRUFFLE, JUS GRAS INGREDIENTS 4kg chicken 6tbs extra virgin olive oil 3 golden shallots, sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 4 sprigs thyme, plus some for garnish 3 bay leaves

10 peppercorns 1 litre chicken stock Sea salt and freshly milled pepper 300g wild mushrooms ½ small bunch parsley, leaves picked 1 small black truffle

METHOD Remove the wings from the bird then remove the legs and finally the breasts. Chop the frame and wings into small pieces. Divide each leg into thigh and drumstick, removing the thighbone. Heat half the olive oil in a heavy based fry pan, gather all the bones and fry for 5 mins until well browned. Drain off a little oil then add shallots, garlic, herbs and peppercorns. Pour over stock, bring to a simmer and cook gently for 2 hours. Pour into a sturdy colander set over a bowl. Place a heavy pan on top to extract as much juice as possible. After 30 mins, discard bones and pass liquid through a fine sieve. Keep warm. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy based pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces and place skin side down and cook for 6 mins or until golden. Turn and cook for a further 5 mins. Remove to a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest. Fry mushrooms in the same pan or in a griddle pan until tender then season. To serve, arrange chicken and mushroom on plates, spoon over the jus, scatter with parsley, thyme and shave over truffle. Serves 4

SHOW OFF ... Truffle adds an exotic edge to roasted chicken with wild mushrooms and jus gras. Styling and photography: Miranda Porter. Main bowl: Two Warm Hands, instagram.com/twowarmhandsceramics/ Salt dish: Lisa Russell, instagram.com/lunaceramics/

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Out to impress With linen tablecloths, innovative food and a tempting drinks list, Urbane takes fine dining to the next level RESTAURANT Tony Harper With Ryan Squires closing his doors and the departure of Alejandro Cancino from Urbane, Brisbane lost its two greatest culinary talents. Silly us. Esquire is, alas, gone, but sibling venues Urbane and The Euro seem to have merely sidestepped and ploughed ahead, with their kitchens now under the care of Andrew Gunn, a relatively young chef with a nicely credentialed resume. He has big clogs to fill: those previously worn by Squires and Cancino, plus, of course, Kym Machin. Yikes. But everything else is business as usual. The Urbane/Euro thing has always had me in two minds, and I guess that’s the whole point of the siblings. I love the serenity, polish and culinary trickery of an Urbane experience, but there is something more fun and inviting about the relaxed bustle of The Euro.

This visit, however, is Urbane and its dimly lit, manicured dining room. On offer are five and eight-course degustations ($120/$155pp incl vegan options). Dietary requirements, foibles, loves and hates are discussed on booking. Once you enter the doors, things run on silk. If you like, you can have your wines matched. I choose my own. An enormous amount of work has gone into the peripherals – padded tables with crisp, wrinkle-free linen; comfy furniture; good stemware and fabulous crockery; music just so; and a fat drinks list (not particularly cheap, but neither, I guess, is the rent) with an exceedingly broad collection of varieties, styles, countries and prices. A bottle of Sileni Estate pinot noir is $60, with $3900 for the DRC (Domaine de la Romanee-Conti) La Tache! The La Tache 2009 is a very good buy. The five-course meal morphs into nine with the addition of petits fours, a cleanser and two stunningly presented “snack”

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plates, each with four bite-sized, mostly Asian-inspired creations: potato and truffle foam; scallop ceviche (excellent); crab roll wrapped in john dory sashimi; tomato consomme with smoked mozzarella and basil. Some, like the truffled potato, are merely decent, while the best are glorious. Then the menu proper. It is artful food: clever, occasionally surprising, and mostly so carefully arranged it seems a shame to spoil it with a fork. The pick is a dish of scampi, trussed up in kataifi and sitting in a puddle of bisque. The richness of the bisque is foiled by ponzu and lime; everything is nicely tart. It’s complex texturally and flavour-wise. And braised lamb shoulder comes as a cube, bound by filo pastry, on a bed of couscous, lapped by a jus with a whiff of Moroccan influence. It’s elegant and clever. Towards the end is a dessert course. The tonka-bean “snow”, green apple sorbet and toasted chestnuts is hardly sweet and, for me, more intriguing than delicious, but again, it is texturally complex and a sharp, refreshing full stop to the meal. It’s a smooth rollercoaster of dishes with plenty of contrast and a steady increase of flavour and weight until the about-face of dessert. But the meal is only a part of the Urbane experience. It’s a polished restaurant in every respect, and dining there is cosseting and luxurious.

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BOOKS

Wake-up call A potentially fatal health scare spurred Dervla McTiernan on to become an award-winning crime writer Fiona Purdon

STILL STANDING … Writer Dervla McTiernan will appear at BWF. Picture: Julia Dunn

It was a plot twist worthy of a bestseller but, unfortunately for Dervla McTiernan, it was playing out in real life. The award-winning Perth writer, set to appear at Brisbane Writers Festival next week, produced her debut crime thriller The Ruin amid her own life-threatening medical drama – a brain tumour initially deemed too high risk to remove. “It was very scary at the time because my kids were so young – only four and six – and I didn’t want them to lose their mummy,” Dervla says. “It took me two years to write the book. I probably would have kept rewriting if I didn’t have my medical hiccup in 2016.” Thankfully, Irish-born Dervla was referred to Dr Stephen Lewis, who with his ear, nose and throat specialist brother Dr Richard Lewis, used a groundbreaking technique for the surgery. Dervla risked blindness, and possibly death, in the operation to remove the tumour, which was wrapped around her pituitary glands. “Dr Lewis and his brother did an amazing job, and thankfully I’m here to tell the story,” she says. “It adds to your writing because all of those experiences change you. My pituitary glands were damaged but I can live with that. The drugs keep me functioning. I can’t do vigorous exercise anymore but other than that I feel well.’’ Dervla was recovering when The Ruin became the subject of a six-way publishing tug of war and attracted movie rights. The former solicitor was 36 weeks pregnant with son Oisin, now six, and had daughter Freya, now eight, when she and husband Kenny moved to Australia. Dervla’s legal practice in Galway was struggling, a result of the Global Financial Crisis, and the couple were keen to start a

new life. Instead of sitting exams to qualify as a solicitor in Australia, Dervla decided to follow her passion to write, which she does mainly at night, while working parttime at the Mental Health Commission. She set her story in her home town of Galway, drawing on a historic case of parents abusing and neglecting their children. “Galway is the place I know best in the world,’’ she says. In The Ruin, Detective Inspector Cormac Reilly is given cold case files and soon finds a link between a recent apparent suicide drowning and a former case he has regrets over, involving a 14-year-old girl and her baby brother. “The one recurring theme is that people knew enough so that things could have been stopped earlier,’’ she says. Dervla was hand-picked by crimewriting legend Val McDermid for the prestigious Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in London in July. Now she looks forward to connecting with fans at Brisbane Writers Festival. Her second book is due for release in February. “I could probably give up my day job ... but writing is a joy for me and I want to keep that joy.”

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SPACE INVADERS … Now at UQ Art Museum are Jason Wing’s Captain James Crook (top right) and Judy Watson’s Heron Island Suite #1 and Experimental Beds 1 (left).

Dark empire Three shows by indigenous artists reveal their views on Australian history and the land we live in GALLERIES Phil Brown The things you learn by going to art museums. For example, I never knew Captain Cook wore a balaclava. Oh, I see, he didn’t? This is just artistic licence by Jason Wing, a way of weighing in on the whole James Cook controversy. Captain James Crook is a 2013 sculptural work by the artist and it’s one of the most arresting pieces in Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial, which is now on at the UQ Art Museum. This touring show from the National Gallery

of Australia is the biggest in a trio of exhibitions of amazing work by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. This may be one of the most comprehensive showings of such work that you have ever seen. And it’s getting quite a bit of attention. I went to see it on a quiet Monday morning and the gallery spaces were already buzzing. As well as Defying Empire, you can see Shirley Macnamara: Layered Threads and Judy Watson: Concealed Histories, both upstairs. But back to Captain Cook, who lingers downstairs with that balaclava on. It’s a

strong statement, and while it may seem a tad sacrilegious to those who think Cook is sacred, the artist has a point. “When I attended high school I was taught that Australia was discovered by Captain James Cook,” Jason writes in the catalogue. “This colonial lie is further reinforced by a huge bronze sculpture in Hyde Park, Sydney, which is situated on a massacre site.” Jason admits his bust of Cook is “subversive” and reveals that he has been attacked over it, often on racist terms. It does make you think. Defying Empire is an extraordinary show featuring a stellar array of artists including Tony Albert, Daniel Boyd, Megan Cope, Judy Watson (who we also see upstairs), Fiona Foley and many more. Local artist Archie Moore is also featured and I love his provocative Aboriginal Anarchy flag design. Shirley Macnamara’s stunning fibre art features works made of spinifex, emu

feathers, bone and ochre. “A landscape of spinifex rings” is how this acclaimed senior indigenous artist from northwest Queensland describes the suspended woven work that forms the centrepiece of her exhibition. Judy Watson’s exhibition features paintings and etchings, and is a collaboration with UQ student curators Isabella Baker and Emma McLean, who visited Judy’s studio and worked closely with the artist to help present this show. It features some work I have seen before – her stunning Heron Island Suite, the result of a residency on the island. Set aside a morning or an afternoon and take in three amazing exhibitions. Defying Empire: 3rd National Indigenous Art Triennial, until Nov 10; Shirley Macnamara: Layered Threads; Judy Watson: Concealed Histories, until Nov 24, UQ Art Museum, James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre, University of Queensland, St Lucia. artmuseum.uq.edu.au

FILM

Game changer Comedian Damian Callinan causes a stir as a footy coach who enlists refugees to save his team Fiona Purdon

CALL THE REF… Damian Callinan (centre) wrote and stars in the new film, The Merger.

He’s a diehard Aussie rules fan, so it comes as no surprise that Damian Callinan has written a film with a footy focus. The Melbourne comedian is the writer and star of dramedy The Merger, which centres around a small rural town whose local team, the Bodgy Creek Football Club, is set to fold or merge unless they find enough numbers. Damian plays ex-footy star and coach Troy Carrington, who controversially recruits the town’s refugees to boost numbers, much to the angst of club president Bull Barlow (John Howard). “The film is about empathy and Australians are good at empathy. The town has its own issues, while there are plenty of people with personal tragedies,’’ Damian says. “Sport is a platform and it’s the reason for everyone to come together.” Damian, who previously staged a one-man theatre show about his passion for footy, kicks a footy twice a week with a high-profile bunch of mates including Paul Kelly, Tim Rogers, Colin Lane, Frank Woodley and David Hobson. “Paul Kelly is a founding father from 20-odd years ago. We train but we never play because we don’t do the physical contact. It’s hilarious. We even have a presentation night and an AGM.” The idea for The Merger stemmed from Damian’s one-man show, in which he

CRAZY RICH ASIANS (PG) hhhkj Director: Jon M Chu Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Awkwafina Running time: 120 minutes In this modern Asian fairytale, Cinderella has already met her Prince. The problems begin when he takes her home to meet his family – bringing the differences of their respective upbringings into sharp relief. Economics professor Rachel Chu (Wu) is a successful, second-generation ChineseAmerican born to a self-sacrificing single mum (Tan Kheng Hua). Nick Young (Golding) is the oldest son and heir apparent to an obscenely wealthy dynasty of Singaporean property developers. During the pair’s smooth, year-long courtship in New York, however, Nick has somehow failed to mention this fact. So when they fly to Singapore for his best mate’s wedding, Rachel is utterly unprepared for the opulence to which her boyfriend is accustomed, not to mention the lengths his family will go to in order to scare off “foreign gold-diggers”.

Adding a more complex layer to this good-looking romantic crowd-pleaser are the couple’s cultural differences. Rachel is a multicultural hybrid (English is her first language). Nick might be a citizen of the world, but his roots are firmly in Asia, where family duties take priority

over contemporary Western values such as self-realisation. This allows Michelle Yeoh’s class-conscious Tiger Mom to be a much more nuanced villain than the classic evil step-parent. Based on Kevin Kwan’s novel of the same name, Crazy Rich Asians puts a new

The film is about empathy and Australians are good at empathy. Sport is the reason for everyone to come together played all the characters. On screen, the Bodgy Creek team features Queensland actors including Josh McConville (as Snapper) and comic duo Aaron Gocs (Porterhouse) and Ben Knight (Harpo). “Queensland is a big state full of largerthan-life personalities,” Damian says. He says the players sport some memorable looks, including Aaron Gocs’ mullet. “We were looking for a gentle giant to play Harpo and we found Ben.” A former teacher, Damian taught at Toowoomba Grammar School in the late 1980s where he also played footy – but always felt drawn to the stage. “I kept running away from the classroom,’’ he jokes. “The first year I tried to start to write and think about what I really wanted to do was the year I was in Toowoomba and wrote a column about the team for the university newspaper.’’ See Damian at a special Q&A screening of The Merger, Sep 5, Dendy Cinemas, Coorparoo. To book: dendy.com.au/events/

spin on a familiar story while showcasing Singapore as a stunning, ultra-modern backdrop. The film’s climactic sequence, for example, takes place on the jaw-dropping rooftop of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Director Jon M Chu (Now You See Me 2) uses his genetically blessed cast to good effect in the first major Hollywood studio film to feature an all Asian or AsianAmerican cast since Wayne Wang’s The Joy Luck Club (1993). While the male characters acquit themselves handsomely enough, it’s the women who drive this narrative. Wu is terrific as the film’s plucky, down-to-earth protagonist. If Rachel is going to survive in Nick’s world, she’s going to have to practise the game theory she preaches back at NYU. “The key is playing to win, instead of trying not to lose,” Rachel tells her students. New York rapper-actor Awkwafina (Ocean’s 8) turns in another scene-stealing performance as Rachel’s eccentric former college roommate Peik Lin. Crazy Rich Asians is being touted as a breakthrough for cultural representation, but it’s also a wonderfully engaging romp. VICKY ROACH

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BOOKS

Easy reads for dad’s day Say it with words this Father’s Day with books that speak to his passions and pursuits KINGS OF THE ROAD: 50 CARS THAT DROVE AUSTRALIA Toby Hagon and Bruce Newton Macmillan, $50 This nostalgic tome would make the perfect Father’s Day gift for any motorloving dad. The book features Australia’s classic cars, from the 1909 Melbourneproduced Ford Model T to the recent VE Commodores. With the closure of so many of our car factories in the past decade, this book celebrates what made the Australian car industry great over the past century. Photos offer a snapshot of the eras represented by the 50 vehicles, which cover the greatest, bravest and most iconic. FIONA PURDON

THE EASTERN CURLEW

FATHERHOOD

Harry Saddler Affirm Press, $30

William McInnes Hachette, $30

Eastern curlews travel the world like backpackers, train like marathoners, and feast on coastal mudflats fast diminishing due to development – placing them at risk of extinction, Melbourne writer Harry Saddler reveals in this book. He traces their 10,000km annual migration from Arctic breeding grounds to Australia, with stopovers in South Korea and China. All the more amazing is that curlews can’t swim, so if they fall into the ocean from exhaustion, they die. Nature-loving dads will enjoy this portrait of a bird that flies a lifetime equivalent of the Earth to the Moon. ANDREA RIPPER

For a Father’s Day gift, this lighthearted read by author-actor William McInnes sure beats the five bags of cement and two of lime that his dad bought for the family Christmas presents one year. As William says, “It was an offer too good to walk away from”, and back then, men didn’t shop in supermarkets, unless they were widowers – as William came to know only too well. His gently humorous stories about growing up in Redcliffe and being a father come with cringeworthy photos that must have his children squirming – but maybe they’re used to it. ANDREA RIPPER

SLOW DOWN AND GROW SOMETHING Byron Smith and Tess Robinson Murdoch Books, $40 Planting, getting the best out of your soil and growing seedlings are just some seeds of gardening wisdom that underpin this guide. Sydney horticulturalist Byron Smith and his partner Tess Robinson tackle back yards, rooftops, courtyards and balconies, among plots of all shapes and sizes. Learn how to harvest and use the plants you grow by turning them into treats like fig and rosemary tart, or lemon, zucchini and rosemary bread. Gardening has never looked so luscious or accessible. Prepare to find your green thumb and love it. ANDREA MACLEOD

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LAST WORD

Phil Brown He was wearing a saffron turban so the editor decided I was the perfect person to interview him. Somehow, Dadaji ended up staying at my house Ever had a guru? I’m not suggesting you should get one … I’m just asking. I was thinking about gurus the other night during a conversation about mentors. Mentors are different, though, because they don’t wear orange robes. When I was young and confused (as opposed to older and more confused), I tried to get a guru but it just never took. I wrote about this in my 2008 memoir Any Guru Will Do. There were plenty of gurus around the Gold Coast back in the 1970s and 1980s. My first attempt was when I attended an ashram at Miami. The guru at this ashram (a house with no furniture in it) was a swami who had a shaved head and looked like Curly from The Three Stooges, which may have been why I couldn’t take him seriously. One needed the right guru, according to an American friend of mine. He had a guru and suggested his

might suit me, too. His guru was Bubba Free John, who later became Da Free John, then Da Love-Ananda, Da Kalki, Da Avadhoota and Da Avabhasa. From 1991 until his death, he was known as Adi Da Love-Ananda Samraj or Adi Da. Weird, huh? I used to sit with my friend in his back yard in Surfers Paradise and he would talk about his guru for hours on end. I bought a few books by that guru, too, and I still have one. It’s called The Eating Gorilla Comes in Peace. The guru’s real name was actually Franklin Jones. Needless to say I never quite became a follower. I met another guru in Rockhampton of all places, in 1981. He was a member of the Ananda Marga sect and his name was Dadaji. At least he said his name was Dadaji. It might have been Bruce, for all I know. He turned up at our office at The Morning Bulletin newspaper one day to promote his talk at a local hall and

because he was wearing a saffron turban, the editor decided I was the perfect person to interview him. Somehow, Dadaji ended up staying at my house for a couple of nights, and while he was in Rocky he inducted me and gave me a secret mantra. I could tell you what it is but then I’d have to kill you. I’m afraid that didn’t take, either. When I moved back to the Gold Coast, I went to a talk by an Australian guru. At least he kept his real name. It was Barry Long. He was a former newspaper editor who’d had some sort of epiphany (or maybe just a nervous breakdown) and become a spiritual teacher. I attended his talk at a local hotel and the room was full. There were a lot of nutters around the Gold Coast in those days. I couldn’t take him seriously because every time he made a point, he held his finger up as if to say, f--- you. How can you follow a guru who flips you the bird? Just saying.

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European style by

the river French influences add to this stately house’s appeal Panoramic views of the Brisbane River are a highlight of this elegant five-bedroom residence, positioned across the road from the waterfront. The level of thought and detail put into the property is evident beyond the front gated entry. Established gardens, a water fountain, a resort-style lap pool, and walkways leading to terraces are some of the features, while the house’s Frenchinspired facade sets the tone for the interiors with its white colour palette mixed with black wrought-iron detail.

GRACEVILLE 97 Nadine St Land: 739sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Cameron Crouch and Georgia Pevy, Ray White Sherwood; ph: 3379 3535, 0400 743 351 (CC) or 0473 782 998 (GP) For sale: By negotiation

The main living hub is on the lower level, with an open-plan lounge and dining area featuring white tiles, walls and window shutters, as well as sparkling crystal chandeliers. There’s access via glass doors to two terraces from this space, one which has been designed as an enclosed entertaining area, and the other leads to the wraparound pool. The kitchen has quality appliances, three dishwashers, custom cabinetry with soft-close drawers, a butler’s pantry and stone benchtops. Other features of the lower level are an indoor spa, a sunroom, an impressive wine cellar, and a bedroom with an ensuite. A sweeping imported marble staircase

ascends to the upper level of the house and the rest of the bedrooms, three with balcony access. The main bedroom features ornate wallpaper and contains a dual walk-in wardrobe, dressing room and a huge ensuite. The three other bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and share a large bathroom, and the level also boasts a library or living area with a built-in gas fireplace and television that opens out to the balcony. Enhancing the house are luxury details including ornate skirtings, cornices and architraves, panelled walls, marble and wrought iron.

Modern appeal Live a life of luxury at this stylish, moderncontemporary residence. Spread over two storeys with six bedrooms, five bathrooms and five-car garage, the Belmont property is described by Ray White Bulimba agent Michael Clarke as an architectural masterpiece. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visionary houses make it abundantly clear that architecture is not dead,â&#x20AC;? Michael says. The residence offers a sunken lounge, multiple living areas, the highest quality finishes, custom-made furniture and vaulted ceilings. Additional features of the property, include a climate-controlled wine cellar, ducted airconditioning and solar panels installed. Interior details include polished timber floorboards, glass panels, timber internal staircase and exposed concrete wall features. Upstairs, the residence comprises sophisticated living and dining areas and a stylish, modern kitchen installed with Miele appliances and stone benchtops. The main bedroom has access to its own private deck, along with a walk-inwardrobe and an ensuite with double vanity and separate toilet. Two of the

remaining bedrooms on this level also have their own ensuite and built-inwardrobes, and the other two share a bathroom and deck and each have a builtin wardrobe. Downstairs, the grandeur continues with a spacious open living area which opens out onto a timber deck which offers views of the property and established gardens. Back inside, there is also a study, office, powder room and an additional bedroom.

BELMONT 473 London Rd Land: 1.77ha Inspect: By appointment Agent: Michael Clarke, Ray White Bulimba; ph: 3914 0000 or 0419 799 697 For sale: By tender, closing Saturday (Sep 1), 5pm

Penthouse luxury This luxury 419sq m, north-east facing penthouse in Macleay Tower & Villas boasts amazing views available from South Bank across the Botanic Gardens and Brisbane City, over the Story Bridge across New Farm and downriver to Moreton Bay. All three bedrooms open onto their own private balcony with panoramic views. Morning sun illuminates the main bedroom which offers a private walk-inwardrobe and bathroom featuring a double vanity, separate toilet, shower and spa bath. The second bedroom features mirrored built-in-wardrobes and access to an additional granite bathroom with separate shower and toilet. The guest room is over 30sq m in size and features an ensuite, walk-in-wardrobe and access to the balcony that includes a spa overlooking the city skyline. “These magnificent views are highly unlikely to be built out,” listing agent Phil Waight says. A newly-restored kitchen offers large granite benchtops, ample storage cupboards, built-in two-door LG refrigerator and Vintec wine fridge, Miele oven and induction cooktop, microwave

oven, dishwasher, coffee machine and warming tray. The adjoining family room is spacious and has direct access out to the private balcony. Macleay Tower & Villas has many shared facilities, including a grand marble and granite foyer and resort style facilities including gymnasium, sauna, showers, large indoor swimming pool and established grounds. There is also on-site management and 24-hour closed-circuit television.

KANGAROO POINT 109/8 Goodwin St Apartment: 419sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Phil Waight, Ray White Paddington; ph: 3511 4135 or 0411 124 364 Auction: Brisbane Convention Centre, cnr Merivale and Glenelg sts, September 9, 10am

Rural Rural

Aﬀordable ‘Argyle’ — the Big House on the Hill ‘Argyle’, 2302 Tarome Road, Rosevale, Scenic Rim, SE Qld • 38.2ha* (94.5* acres). Just 90* and 40* kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and Ipswich respectively • Rosevale is renowned for its high quality farming land. Carry 30 breeders + calves + horses • This is a well watered property — 3 dams, good bore and 125,000 litres water storage • Beautiful modern style large homestead with a relaxed country feel. Built 1985 • Polished Cypress Pine ﬂoors and large kitchen with brand new stainless steel appliances • The views are superb and unique.......not just in the Scenic Rim but in SE Qld itself The owners need an immediate sale of this affordable property to fund a larger property purchase!

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Auc on Fri 21 Sep 2018 10:30am Level 26, 111 Eagle Street, BNE View Sundays 10:30–11:30am (and by appointment) Jez McNamara 0427 270 280 Barry Quinn 0409 828 342 Ray White Rural Brisbane *approx.

BAYSIDE NUDGEE BEACH

87 O’Quinn Street

This Hamptons-style residence showcases classic design appointments including soaring ceilings, polished bamboo flooring, weatherboards and a self-contained guest cottage. The beautifully appointed kitchen with waterfall stone benchtops and butlers’ pantry, neighbours an expansive alfresco area, ideal for entertaining friends and family. The house has amazing views of Moreton Bay and overlooks parkland with a championship golf course just up the road.

5 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

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STEFAN BLEE 0411 810 440 PATRICK MCKINNON 0431 430 760 PLC-OP4541_BN_H

Inspired by Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hillside homes, this c1980s residence is designed to optimise privacy and to enhance the views over Brisbane River.

RIVERFRONT FIG TREE POCKET

630 Jesmond Road

The secluded and vast 8,726m2 block with established grounds boasts a 38 metre wide river frontage, deep water pontoon, tennis court and no on-looking neighbours. A comfortable family home with opportunity to renovate, extend or potential to subdivide. The open plan living with custom features flow to a spacious kitchen. This property also includes an entertaining terrace overlooking a swimming pool, a home office, lounge room, log fireplace, detached guests’ quarters, as well as a master suite with walk-in robe and an ensuite.

4 BED 3 BATH 4 CAR +POOL +JE T T Y

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Sat 1 – 1:30pm

SARAH HACKETT 0488 355 553 ALEX JORDAN – McGrath 0410 424 749 PLC-OP4541_BN_A

360˚ VIEWS BALMORAL

15 Wentworth Parade

Elevated mastery begins on the upper level, where a library, lounge, office and dining area are centred around a designer kitchen. On the ground floor, four generous bedrooms surround a media room, living room and bathroom. A summer room and terrace offer even more space. Outlining the ground level are a number of luxurious alfresco entertaining spaces, outdoor lawn area and pool. The lower ground floor features an expansive garage, wine cellar, sauna, workshop, gym/rumpus and nanny flat.

FOR SALE INSPECT Sat 1 – 1:30pm & Wed 5:30 – 6pm

SARAH HACKETT 0488 355 553

6 BED 5 BATH 6 CAR +POOL PLC-OP4541_BN_B

MAJESTIC CHELMER

78 Longman Terrace

Standing majestically upon a sprawling 1613m 2 estate, landmark homestead ‘Chelhaven’ has graced prestigious Chelmer since 1889. Located in Chelmer’s highest point, the property was designed by Old Museum Building architects, Oakden, Addison and Kemp. Capturing the romance and splendour of a bygone era, this original colonial is rich in period features of VJ panelling, ornate ceiling roses and stained glass windows. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure an unrivalled piece of Brisbane’s history.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR +POOL +TENNIS COURT

AUCTION Thurs 20 Sept at 6:30pm ALL STAR AUCTION, Place Bulimba, 140 Oxford St, Bulimba INSPECT Sat 1 Sept 1 – 1:30pm

ANN-KARYN FRASER 0419 708 094

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WORLDCLASS RABY BAY

5 Grenoble Place

The owners have bought elsewhere and are selling this home which is 25 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD. Offering 12,000 square feet of remarkable finishes this home also enjoys panoramic bay views. A collection of versatile living areas make up the lower level, with waterfront outdoor entertaining. the kitchen welcomes all with in-laid mahogany cabinetry, stone benches and butler’s pantry. An exquisite home cinema, an American style office, a gym overlooking the tiled pool, wine cellar, steam room, and so much more.

5 BED 6 BATH 5 CAR +POOL +JE T T Y

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AUCTION Thurs 20 Sept at 6:30pm ALL STAR AUCTION, Place Bulimba, 140 Oxford St, Bulimba INSPECT Sat 10 – 10:30am & Sun 12 – 12:45pm

SARAH HACKETT 0488 355 553 BRENTON FAEHRMANN 0414 892 990 PLC-OP4541_BN_E

RIVERSIDE BULIMBA

54 Portside Place

Indulging in an exclusive 755m2 north-facing address, this riverside residence comprised of 525m2 of internal living space is wrapped in glass, absorbing the riverscape outside. The versatile floor plan features two living and lounge areas, which flow to an expansive kitchen and dining space. The ultimate entertaining destination, the riverside terrace includes an outdoor kitchen, five-seater bar and a stunning in-ground pool. Luxuriously appointed, upstairs presents five bedrooms including an entire wing as the master suite.

6 BED 6 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

AUCTION Thurs 20 Sept at 6:30pm ALL STAR AUCTION, Place Bulimba, 140 Oxford St, Bulimba INSPECT Sat 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30pm & Thurs 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm

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BREATHTAKING BRISBANE CITY

4604/71 Eagle Street

Showcasing stunning panoramic city and Brisbane river views that stretch across to Moreton Bay, this three bedroom apartment located in the prestigious Riparian Plaza Residence offers a lifestyle that is second to none, ideal for executives seeking space, style and ultimate city living. All three bedrooms boast an ensuite and not to mention the show-stopping views from each and every angle. This residence will be sure to tick all of your boxes.

3 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL +GYM

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MICHAEL BACON 0423 342 707 SIMON CAULFIELD 0437 935 912 PLC-OP4541_BN_G

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Calypso Bay 32 Windward Place Flawless Waterfront Masterpiece The cutting edge contemporary design, with private pontoon, is nothing short of spectacular - just moments from the open water it´s absolute paradise for boating enthusiasts. - Hollywood entry with timber walkway over rippling water - Enormous light-filled, open-plan living and dining space with marble fireplace and soaring ceiling void - Marble top kitchen with butler’s pantry and Miele appliances - Fully equipped media room with wet bar

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Auction On Site Sat 1st Sept at 2:30pm - Captivating water views from both levels, with the upper terrace & alfresco patio overlooking the tranquil pool and manicured gardens - Exposed library with timber bookcases and study-nook - A master suite on each level and all four bedrooms ensuited - Four luxurious bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiling - Exclusive access to the resident’s leisure club (pools, gym, café, tennis courts and more), parks, marina village and onsite security - Owners have moved on, so must be sold at Auction if not before!

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Peter Florentzos 0414 311 526 Sunnybank Hills 3344 0288 25 Pinelands Rd

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Sunnybank 20 Littler Street Top Design, Hi-Tech Living, Exclusive Position On 1,022sqm This modern masterpiece showcases impressive design, immaculate presentation & exclusive features throughout. - Hollywood style entrance with keyless entry & designer doors - Sunken lounge & dining rooms with soaring cathedral ceilings - Fully equipped media room & upstairs gym/ rumpus - Unrivaled Caesar stone kitchen with butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry & gas range - 4 ensuited bedrooms incl. a master suite to rival all others with 2 celebrity walk-in-robes, vanity station, retreat & vogue ensuite

- Home office for the parents & multiple study nooks for the kids - Lavish outdoor terrace boasting BBQ area with Caesar stone table - Heated pool, rear yard, cubby house & private gate to parklands - Fully data wired & smart wired plus video monitoring alarm system - Finished with the highest of quality; marble, Caesar stone, Royal Oak timber, porcelain & slate tiles, wool carpets & more! - Ducted air-con, plantation shutters & a long list of inclusions - The owners have built their new home, so must be sold!

4.5

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Peter Florentzos 0414 311 526 Sunnybank Hills 3344 0288 25 Pinelands Rd

HAMILTON 135 Windermere Road

4 Bed | 1 Study | 3.5 Bath | 2 LUG | 1 Pool

´Hawkesbury´ circa 1890 LANDMARK QUEENSLAND COLONIAL Enhanced by a desirable northern aspect, this magnificent colonial residence is set on 1080 m2 of prime Hamilton real estate. This large family home is surrounded by very wide verandas, perfect for entertaining and catching summer breezes. Renovated to a premium contemporary level, this is a home of modern day sophistication and old world elegance. This exceptional and rare opportunity promises a premium lifestyle of effortless living and entertaining with a focus on luxury and privacy. The features include ducted air, fireplace and a huge rumpus room. Stroll to cafes shops & dining options on Racecourse Road.

INSPECT Wed 5.30 - 6pm & Sat 11.30am AUCTION Onsite - This Saturday 1st Sept at 12noon Alma Clark 0412 725 114 sales@almaclark.com.au almaclark.com.au

Inner City Modern Family Home on 663m2

INNER CITY MODERN FAMILY HOME ON 663M2

31 Brook Street, SOUTH BRISBANE

This sophisticated and contemporary family home is an architecturally-designed masterpiece. It features a fully restored original cottage, new modern extension, luscious gardens and green space connecting to various rooms, second living room, pool and much more. So close to South Bank and the CBD and within the Brisbane State High School catchment.

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Mediterranean theme

stakes claim Attention to detail is the key to home with harbour views This impressive residence overlooks Raby Bay harbour and was inspired by the houses of the Mediterranean region. Set on a large 1224sq m block with a large water frontage thanks to a 47m quayline, attention to detail is highlighted throughout the two levels of the property. There is a stylish array of fixtures and fittings, including handcrafted finishes and imported materials. Double doors open from the porch entry into an impressive entry foyer featuring tiles and a granite staircase with

a custom-designed hand-forged iron balustrade to the upper level. From the entry, there is access to a study looking to the front of the property and internal access to a four-car garage. The floorplan flows to the left and a combined lounge and dining area. Beyond the entry foyer and towards the rear of the floorplan is an open-plan design with living area and meals space overlooked by a kitchen, with access to the combined lounge and dining space. In the kitchen are floor-to-ceiling timber cabinetry and a breakfast bar. There are also European appliances. French doors open from the living and meals area to a patio with views to the

RABY BAY 24 Cayman Cres Land: 1247sq m Inspections: By appointment Agent: Jan Goetze and Ming Body, Raine & Horne Cleveland; ph: 3286 3555, 0418 885 523 (JG) or 0418 297 978 (MB) Price: $6.5 million

water. Adjacent is a rumpus room, also with French doors opening to the patio. The ground level layout also includes a laundry with outside access and two powder rooms. The bedrooms are on the upper level with the main suite including a walk-in wardrobe, French doors opening to a balcony with water views and an ensuite. The bedroom to the front of the floorplan has built-in wardrobes and an ensuite with a shower. The remaining three bedrooms are serviced by a bathroom with two of the three sleeping areas also having access to separate balconies enjoying water views.

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49 Mark Street, New Farm

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Modern masterpiece Banks of glass louvres, dark timber floors, decorative breezeways and a charming wraparound veranda are just some of the beautiful features of this transformed Queenslander. The five-bedroom house spans two levels and offers a multitude of formal and casual living areas. Agent Dwight Ferguson described the property as a ”stunning contemporary masterpiece’’, perched high in sought-after Hamilton. “Rich in character and thoughtfully composed, the formal lounge is impeccably presented … revealing an exquisite fireplace, sparkling chandelier, VJ walls, decorative breezeways and french doors,” he says. The casual living spaces are equally impressive. “A breath-taking transformation and positioned at the rear of the home, the open-plan living and dining area is simply bathed in abundant natural light,” Dwight says. “Framed by banks of louvre and picture windows to draw in cooling breezes and leafy views, this architectural showpiece

allows you to relax, dine or entertain in style all-year long.” There’s plenty of appeal in the Wyer and Craw kitchen too; it includes stone and stainless-steel benchtops, integrated European appliances, and an island breakfast bar. Bedrooms are spread across the floorplan, with the main offering an ensuite and dual built-in wardrobes. From the lower level of the house, there’s direct access to a covered terrace, yard, and a pool.

HAMILTON 35 Hipwood Rd Land: 911sq m Inspect: Saturday (Sep 1), noon-12.45pm; Tuesday (Sep 4), 5.30-6pm Agent: Dwight Ferguson and Alexander Shean, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500, 0412 385 720 (DF) or 0414 841 085 (AS) Auction: On site, September 8, noon

Whole Complex - 6 Strata Titled Units

‘Burradoo Lodge’ - 58 Kent Street, Hamilton Nestled in the heart of the prestigious riverside suburb of Hamilton, the location of this unique property makes it an exceptional addition to any investment portfolio. Sold as a package, the entire complex comprises 6 strata titled units, each with 2 beds, 1 bath, 1 or 2 balconies and garaged parking for 1-2 cars, plus 3 visitor parking spots. This property provides a range of options for the canny investor - continue renting the units, renovate and sell each, or knock down and build a stunning new modern development in this premier location.

Large 807m2 block with LMR2 Zoning

Less than 6 kilometres to the Brisbane CBD and located in a quiet, leafy street back from the main road, it’s just a short stroll to restaurants and shopping in the Racecourse Road and Portside precincts. And an easy walk to the bus stop, ferry terminal, train stations and Eagle Farm and Doomben racecourses! With quick access to the Gateway and Airport Link, Burradoo Lodge is ideally positioned in a prestigious inner city suburb that will likely become even more sought after as Brisbane grows. Rarely does an investment property offer as much potential and possibility for the discerning buyer. Inspection is a must.

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17 Prospect Street, Sherwood One of Sherwood’s most impressive homes, this multilevel Osterfield and Johnson home has been built with the highest regard for architectural integrity and splendiferous everyday living. Beautifully presented and maintained this home deserves inspection to understand the true extent of what it has to offer. • 3 luxurious bedrooms all ensuited • Executive study with balcony • Internal lift • Pool and hot tub in private rear garden • Expansive open plan living and dining areas • Chefs kitchen with stone benchtops

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Inspections by Appointment Russell Gregory 0414 250 132

Carolyn Dodgson 0418 740 449

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Lodge set to appeal Nestled in the heart of Hamilton, with six individual strata titled apartments sold as a package, this property presents an opportunity for investors, according to listing agent Sue Buchanan. “The location of this unique property makes it an exceptional addition to any investment portfolio,” Sue says. “The potential to capitalise is excellent, with the added reliability of a steady rental income stream with current tenancies. The large block presents a range of options for investors.” Burradoo Lodge is 807sq m in total and set on a block with established gardens, including trees and shrubs. The six apartments provide comfortable living with each offering two bedrooms, combined bathroom and laundry, and large open-plan living and dining area with built-in wardrobes throughout. Four of the apartments have balconies off both the living room and main bedroom. Two apartments have double side-byside garages, the others each have a single garage. There are also three visitor parking

spaces on site. Each apartment features interior details including carpeted living areas and bedrooms, tiled bathrooms, neutral-coloured walls and cabinetry and tiled balconies. There is intercom access to each apartment and an NBN connection. Less than 6km to Brisbane CBD, the complex is situated in a quiet, leafy street, back from the main road but close to all the sought-after suburb of Hamilton has to offer.

HAMILTON 58 Kent St Land: 807sq m Inspections: Thursday (Aug 30), 5.306pm; Saturday (Sep 1), 2-2.30pm Agent: Sue Buchanan, Blocksidge Real Estate; ph: 3233 3908 or 0409 745 480 For sale: By expressions of interest, closing September 5, 2pm

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VIRGO Across (August 24 – September 22)

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sympathy. The only problem is that you keep pushing friends and family away. What’s stopping you from being truly honest with yourself or others? It’s time to drop the defences, Aquarius. Be brave enough to discuss troublesome issues. More importantly, tell the truth.

(7) PISCES (February 19 – March 20)

13 On a small scale (9)

LIBRA 15 Pier23(5) (September – October 23)

This isn’tClean, a time for bracing quiet contemplation. 16 air (5) Instead, push for the things you want. 18 Go ashore (9) You’re riding in the slipstream of 21 Elucidate (9) and benevolent planetary forces hopefully you’ll usewith this week for what it(5) 24 Reject contempt is – a ticket to success. Expect some 25 Appropriate (2,5)make extra cash, too. In relationships, all 26 your daring moves by week’s Conspirator (7) end.

27 Apprehensive (7) SCORPIO (October 24 – November 28 Demoted (7) 22)

Clutter can drain Piscean energy. When you walk into a room or a building, you have an instant reaction to it. The space can agitate or calm you. So stroll through your home or office and notice how you feel. Mess can be a huge obstacle to the natural flow of energy, and energy is something you’ve lacked lately. This week, clear the trash.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20) You can now dive wholeheartedly into life’s pleasures, or create something special at work. And from what the planets promise, there should be ample reward for your efforts. So if you want to make some changes, now’s the time to do just that. Travel may also be thrown in, or the chance to mix work with play.

This week keeps you on your toes. Stay calm and in control, and there’s precious Down little you can’t manage. The question is: 25 26 TAURUS Indication (7) plays its do 1 you really want to? Love (April 21 – May 20) dizzy game and you may be happy to 2 Definitely known (7) Home and personal concerns surrender to Cupid’s coaxing. Problem To you’re free ready fromtoblame monopolise your time. Life’s been is, 3 just when be swept (9) off 27 28 turbulent, your feet,Good-humoured perhaps said feet shoulddeception stay 4 (5) so a sense of belonging becomes more important. For singles, firmly planted on the ground? 5 Promptitude (9) the lure to coupledom may be hard to resist, while established duos rekindle SAGITTARIUS 6 Degree of slope on roof (5) CRYPTIC CLUES 2 Opposed to profits at 16 Clean, bracing air (5) commitment. If a project needs (November 23 – December 21) 7 Examine closely (7) Across outset (7) 18 Go ashore (9) bankrolling, look to relatives. Consider This week nudges Sagittarian ambitions. 1 Ram-raider in prison (7) 3 Where there’s some order 21 Elucidate (9) real estate deals or DIY improvements. 8 General pardon But you first must discard any (7) 5 Beat a doctor in the in retreat (9) 24 Reject with contempt (5) debilitating doubt. Over time, it can 14 Ready for war (5,4) S W (7) E D E N O P E N N4 E S O G O T25AAppropriate U N D (2,5) E R D O G final AnSequestrian, it’sBclear, GEMINI become very easy to fall into a safe and C M N A I X T O A E E V I A 15 rut. 007 (5,4) 9 Reading about a about to mount (5) 26 Conspirator (7) (May 21 – June 21) familiar This could be fuelled by fear E V E N T5 But I Dit’s E not sweetbread E X T E (7) R N A L R O B U SofTa wood, R E L A T27EApprehensive description The urge to merge intensifies, as sultry of 16 failure,Point or simple lethargy. 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So, absolutely no excuses. opportunity to make the most of work extra ‘t’ in ‘trivial’ (5) 17 The bird Eric let out (7) 16 Point of view (7) Broadcasting, writing, publishing, contacts. The best news? Romantic Cryptic Quick 18 Difficult for the actor? 19 Getting closer – in range 17 Open-air (7) advertising or spiritual activities may hopes soar. Across: 1 19 Bogota, 4 Underdog, 9 Relate, 10 External, 12 Dead heat, 13 Stroll,opportunities. 15 Myth,End 16 Juan houghts, 13 Static, 15 Hide, 16 SelfShame! (4,5) maybe (7) Living in water (7) offer life-altering 21 Upsets29 open containers 30 Crisis. 20 Source of pain to employ19 20 Similar (7) a dazzling you, albeit Fangio, Amy Johnson, 20 Romp, 23 Accent, 25 By chance, 27 result: Overture, 28new Sprite, 29a Symphony, aperon, 28 Stroke, Rustling, AQUARIUS (9) in crimes (7) 22 Display of cowboy gradual transformation. You’ll barely (January 21 – February 18) Plague. 24 Smallest possible 22 Leisurely way to enter a skills (5) recognise the person you were. You’re craving reassurance and 7 Exist, 8 Stencil, 11 Utrecht, 14 Effects, quantity of cereal (5) Scottish river (5) 23 Thin candle (5) 24 Amass, 26 Corn. but about 25 Cutting, 23 Cut and serveDown: out (5) 1 Boredom, 2 Gallantry, 3 Tetchy, 5 Next, 6 Eventual, 7 Dingo, LEO 8 Galileo, 11 Calumny, 14 right (7) QUICK CLUES Antonym, 17 Grounding, 18 Top-notch, 19 At a loss, 21 Precede, 22 (JulyChapel, 23 – August 2423) Cream, 26 Iran. 26 Fiddles by mixing oil in Across Life feels easier as the planets tip the French wines (7) 1 Favourable result (7) focus more towards fun. 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Solutions to last week’s puzzles

CROSSWORD ANSWERS. CRYPTIC: Across: 1 Slammer, 5 Lambast, 9 Grained, 10 Abstain, 11 Tends, 12 Reservoir, 13 Dithering, 15 Royal, 16 Petty, 18 Hard lines, 21 Overturns, 24 Grain, 25 Excerpt, 26 Violins, 27 Delayed, 28 Resigns. Down: 1 Sighted, 2 Against, 3 Monastery, 4 Rider, 5 Loaf sugar, 6 Miser, 7 Anatomy, 8 Tendril, 14 Inherited, 15 Religions, 16 Proceed, 17 Tiercel, 19 Nearing, 20 Sinuses, 22 Tardy, 23 Sever. QUICK: Across: 1 Success, 5 Replica, 9 Morocco, 10 Artisan, 11 Trail, 12 Faithless, 13 Miniature, 15 Jetty, 16 Ozone, 18 Disembark, 21 Interpret, 24 Spurn, 25 In order, 26 Plotter, 27 Nervous, 28 Reduced. Down: 1 Symptom, 2 Certain, 3 Exculpate, 4 Spoof, 5 Readiness, 6 Pitch, 7 Inspect, 8 Amnesty, 14 Under arms, 15 James Bond, 16 Opinion, 17 Outdoor, 19 Aquatic, 20 Kindred, 22 Rodeo, 23 Taper.

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