Brisbane News Magazine Sep 12 - Sep 18, 2018. ISSUE 1194

SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2018 ISSUE 1194

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Scene stealer Celia Massingham sparkles in the new Ladies in Black film

FIGHTING SPIRIT

The Mzembe brothers forge a bright future from their refugee past

LIFE CYCLE

Meet the rich lister taking a lifeshattering diagnosis in his stride

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Nothing in life has come easy to Gideon and Pacharo Mzembe (right) but the brothers, forced to flee their native Malawi as boys in the early 1990s, have grabbed each and every opportunity – and have offered a helping hand to others along the way. Both talented actors, and the subject of this week’s feature (P10), they are now touring Australia in La Boite’s award-winning Prize Fighter and have launched a film company with the aim of bringing more African stories to the wider public. They are fighters, just like Tom Hill (P12), 25, a director of Murarrie’s Rivergate Marina & Shipyard who was told he might never walk again but is defying the odds to cycle from London to Monaco for charity. Enjoy the issue.

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THE CHAT Style blogger Nikki Parkinson FEATURE Gideon and Pacharo Mzembe take centre stage RESTAURANT Golden Pig, Newstead RECIPE Alastair McLeod’s spiced lamb shanks PROFILE Best-selling author Bri Lee SCENE Party people at play FASHION Gowns fit for the silver screen with Ladies in Black star Celia Massingham AT HOME Five steps to a perfect kitchen

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THE CHAT

Rich tapestry Style blogger Nikki Parkinson sparks sellout success for rural designers in drought Hannah Davies If there’s one thing Nikki Parkinson loves (almost as much as impeccable style), it’s creating connections.

As the founder of Brisbane’s Styling You blog, she has successfully created a community of more than 100,000 women who come together online every day to instil much-needed fashion confidence in one another.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her business, Nikki is reaching out to help women with rural businesses in drought-affected areas.

Keen to raise awareness of what’s out there in remote areas, she has compiled an online list of 60 makers and curators across Queensland and New South Wales selling everything from handbags to swimwear.

It’s something her fan base is taking full advantage of, creating a huge boost to the rural economy.

“This is about connecting women and giving them a bit of a leg-up and support,” she says. “The crux of the women in my community is to help other women and lift people up, and they love to do that. They also love to shop, so it works.

“The idea for me was about how to get the city dollars into rural communities if you can’t travel to these areas, and the ripple effect from it is massive.

“Poppy Lane at Charleville, which makes accessories, had 200 extra orders in the first two days of (us) talking about the campaign. While you can often find

similar pieces in the city, you’re not buying it straight from the maker so you can sometimes miss out on that connection.

“A handwritten note or an online message of thanks often accompanies your order, which is so lovely.”

Nikki, 51, a former journalist and a mother of three who lives in Paddington, in Brisbane’s inner west, has been doing some online shopping of her own recently.

Some of her favourite rural fashion businesses include Coola Cozzies, a sun-safe swimwear label based at Longreach; Alexis Dawn, an online boutique operated from a cattle property at Blackall; and Poppy Lane Designs.

Reflecting on her decade of style blogging, she gets a little emotional.

“I love to sell confidence in style.

It’s never been about having the latest fashions, it’s about dressing so you feel good,” she says.

“I’ve created a safe space where people can ask, ‘Should I buy this dress?’

No question is too silly.

“Some women have even become friends through the community, and that is super special to me.

“I never thought it would get this big and I’m blown away by the depth of it, but the crux of it is I want to connect women and provide a little corner where that can happen.” stylingyou.com.au

COMMON THREADS … Nikki Parkinson promotes city-country ties. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop

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Belinda Seeney Like William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, I too am waging a war – a literary rather than literal war – and I won’t stop until there are mass casualties English is a glorious language, even more so when you start to investigate its origins. Its first utterances – quite unnecessarily labelled the Old English period – date back to Britain’s AngloSaxon era of the 5th century.

A contingent of German, Danish and Dutch settlers fused with the Celts to create an entirely new dialect.

Remarkable!

The Norman conquest of England in the 11th century may not have been great news for those poor souls caught up in the barney, but it was a boon for the language they spoke, progressing it into its Middle English phase.

Then along came Billy Shakespeare, the Renaissance, the blatant thievery of Latin and Ancient Greek terminology, and even more French, German and Dutch influences, and voila – the language entered the Modern English era.

Of course, it has evolved somewhat in that time – who could forget The

Great Vowel Shift of the 1600s and 1700s? But surely enough is enough.

We have a vast back catalogue of wonderful words from which to draw our dialogue and pepper our prose – do we really need to create more?

Specifically, do we need to take perfectly good words – solid, functioning, well-crafted words – and either butcher their beauty or turn them into trite buzzwords?

Like William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, I too am waging a war – a literary rather than literal war – and I won’t stop until there are mass casualties.

First, I should like to cut a swath through the “-ings”. These are the once-proud words that have been bent and misshapen into clunky verbs. Let’s start by toppling “learnings” and reinstating the far superior “lessons”.

Next in my sights is “gifting”, as in, “I’m gifting you this eye-roll every time you use an inferior substitute for giving”.

It’s also time to make “onboarding” redundant. I was prepared to let it slide until I learnt it referred to starting a new job, not embarking on an exotic cruise.

Likewise “unpacking” and “deep diving”. Management and HR types have repurposed these phrases, too, ruining beach holidays for good.

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I want to extract “performance” from “performativeness” and “moisture” from “moisturisation”, then sever “edutainment”, “bromance”, “listicle” and “phygital” back into two clean words apiece.

With those scalps swinging from my belt, I’ll launch a final, full-scale assault on empty marketing jargon.

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Bond of brothers Actors and brothers Gideon and Pacharo Mzembe are out to prove there is power in positivity, writes Amanda Horswill and Aminah Tejan Beside a road somewhere on the Nullarbor Plain in 2012, Gideon Mzembe is worried.

He’s sitting outside his brother Pacharo’s dust-covered tent, listening to him moan and thrash about, caught in a nightmare.

Pach, a NIDA-trained actor enjoying an impressive early career, is attempting to run 4200km from Perth to Sydney to prove the power of the mind when faced with adversity. But his body is nearing breaking point after running 60km a day, every day, across the blazing-hot desert of Australia. Gideon desperately wants to tell Pach to give up.

“To see my brother that way … it was 71 days of constant concern,” he says.

The former professional NRL player’s voice loses its intense electricity for a moment. “I thought it …” But he did not say it. That’s not the Mzembe way.

“I remember I did stop at one stage,” Pach says. “And then Gideon said, ‘The only constant you are going to get if you stop is that you are not going to move …

You are more than what you have become.

You are more than what happens to you’.”

And Pach stumbled to his feet. He made it to Sydney.

“It’s just about going forward,” he says.

“About not being afraid … We learnt a lot out there in the middle of the desert.”

The Mzembes are staying true to those lessons. The brothers are moving forward at pace; studying, changing careers, starting new businesses, making sacrifices to reach new horizons.

When Brisbane News spoke to Pacharo, 31, he was at the headquarters of the yearold, family-owned Mzembe Pictures, cutting the final pieces of footage of the run into a documentary called Osaopa: Do Not Be Afraid.

Production has had to fit around Pach’s acting gigs, such as La Boite’s The Tragedy of King Richard III last year, and on TV in Here Come the Habibs! and Safe Harbour.

Next August he will appear in Queensland Theatre’s L’Appartement.

“I am learning so much, being a first-time filmmaker,” he says.

“I have been visiting sales agents and distributors, and learning about negotiation and lawyers … which is so different for me because I am a creative.”

We found Gideon, 32, over at Studio 99

Fitness Centre, South Brisbane, training a client in his “Zembition” lifestyle program, inspired by that experience in the desert.

His professional football career is no more, after he sacrificed his Manly Sea Eagles contract so he could help Pach complete the run. “Blood in, blood out, absolutely,” he says.

He has since studied acting with the New York Film Academy and Actors Conservatory, and helps run Mzembe Pictures, along with their younger sister Winnie, 24, who is also an actor.

The brothers are again on a lengthy road trip – a national tour of the La BoiteBrisbane Festival play Prize Fighter – in roles they have played several times since its triumphant 2015 debut at Brisbane Festival. The play earned a swag of Helpmann Award nominations, including for Best Male Actor in a Play for Pacharo.

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It’s such an emotional play … about overcoming oppression and trauma.

It’s a great piece to share with an Australian audience Fidel, Prize Fighter tells the story of an orphaned child soldier living in Australia, who is contesting a national boxing title.

“It’s such an emotional play … about overcoming oppression and trauma,” Pacharo says.

“It’s a great piece to share with an Australian audience because not only do they get to see an entertaining piece of theatre, the only white person in it is Margi Brown Ash. To me that’s a beautiful thing because usually it’s the other way around.

“It’s so great to tell an African story that is still an Australian story.”

Pach hopes to bring more stories about Africa – and more African-Australian actors – into the spotlight through Mzembe Pictures and projects such as Osaopa. “There is not yet an identity for an African-Australian filmmaker or actor,” Pach says. “I want to represent that (identity in film). Open things up.”

One of those stories the brothers hope

to tell is about their father, David, a Malawian freedom fighter who endured years of exile while fighting against the country’s tyrannical dictator Hastings Kamuzu Banda.

Pach says his father is a great believer in the power of education to elevate a person above his circumstances.

“What my father and his generation did

for Malawi is inspiring,” Pach says. “Our drive comes from being grateful for those who came before us and who made sacrifices.”

Dr Banda’s rule from the 1960s saw the small landlocked country dive into economic calamity and political corruption. Dissent ended in statesanctioned murder. Television, radio,

FEATURE

KNOCKOUT HITS … Actors and filmmakers Pacharo and Gideon Mzembe; Gideon and Pach in Prize Fighter at Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre; Pach on his Run of Awareness; Pach, then 8, and Gideon, 9, in Brisbane in 1996.

Main picture: AAP/Ric Frearson

media of any kind, were banned, women were harshly controlled and human rights ignored. The UN now lists Malawi as one of the least developed, most indebted, lowest-income countries in the world.

David is over there now organising the construction of a school in his hometown.

The whole family is involved in the project designed to embody David’s beliefs.

The brothers are Malawian by nationality but were born in Zimbabwe while David and their mum Agnes were living there in exile. The family was able to move back to Malawi, but by the early 1990s, the political situation was deteriorating rapidly.

The family had to leave, and David was forced to go alone to South Africa to apply

for asylum status while Agnes stayed behind with the children.

In 1993, David, Agnes and the boys were reunited in Australia. The family welcomed new baby Winnie a year later.

They moved from Adelaide to Nambour, Kallangur, and then Ipswich, where the boys won sporting scholarships to Ipswich Grammar School. But it was tough.

“Pach and I are close because those you fight battles with become your closest comrades,” Gideon says. “Growing up, we were very poor. Mum was studying full-time to be a nurse, and my brother and I helped to raise Winnie.”

Gideon played for the Ipswich Jets, caught the eye of Broncos scouts, scored a contract and a place in the Queensland Cup squad. He was later signed by Manly.

Pacharo discovered acting, and applied for NIDA straight out of Year 12. He was 17, from Ipswich, the only student of African descent in his class, and living alone in Sydney. “It was a big shock, going through all that ... gruelling,” Pach says.

He says his attitude to education did him no favours.

“When I was at Ipswich Grammar, I was there to play sport. But at NIDA, something clicked,” Pach says.

“I was almost booted out because I didn’t understand Shakespeare. I thought I could fake it by just remembering the words. It doesn’t work like that. But the minute I started reading, and educating myself, life got easier.”

By graduation Pach was working in the top state theatres and getting rave reviews, particularly for his Shakespearean roles.

He shared his new-found enthusiasm for learning by visiting schools and youth groups to talk to disengaged students about how education could change their lives.

He told them “life does not have to be dictated by finance”, that the power was in their own hands if they decided to put their minds to it.

They were listening, but Pach decided he needed a grand gesture, to prove to the kids his philosophy was right.

“The Run of Awareness was to show how serious I was about the importance of education,” he says. “I am no gold medallist or world-class rugby league player … but now when I go to schools to talk, they give me half an hour of their attention. I tell them: learn your ABCs formally or informally, but if you want to know something, the answer is out there.”

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The comeback kid Health setbacks have spurred on cyclist Tom Hill to complete a 1000km ride from London to Monaco Emma Schafer

LIFE CYCLE … Tom Hill will be the only Aussie in the L2M. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop

Tom Hill will be the only Aussie rider among a group cycling 1,000km through France to Monaco to raise funds for The Blue Marine Foundation. Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Tom poses for a photograph at Bowen Hills. (AAP Image/Renae Droop)

Tom Hill is gearing up to cycle from London to Monaco for champagne with a prince.

The gruelling 1000km ride, which ends with an official L2M (London to Monaco) afterparty with Prince Albert II at his palace, takes in eight countries over seven days to raise money for fishing and marine reserves charity Blue Marine Foundation.

And Tom, 25, a director at Brisbanebased Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, will have more mountains to conquer than most. He has a rare and aggressive arthritis that eats away at his bones, muscles and ligaments.

Riding in the same event in 2016 sparked his year-long quest for a diagnosis.

“Going into the ride the first time, I didn’t know I had a blood disease,” says Tom, who cycles 350km every week and has represented Australia in swimming.

“I knew I had an issue, but I didn’t know what it was. I would wake up in the morning feeling like I’d just done 1000 lunges.”

Even when his knee swelled so badly that he couldn’t finish the last 200km of the 2016 ride, he had no idea of the dire diagnosis that was to come.

Back home his condition worsened until Tom was eventually left bedridden for most of last year. He “saw every doctor you can imagine” seeking answers, and was eventually diagnosed and put on a chemotherapy-like treatment.

Doctors feared he would eventually lose his ability to walk.

“I moved back home because I couldn’t get to the bathroom without someone under my arms. Coming from an elite sports background that was really hard,” Tom says.

He credits his mum for getting him through the year. Tom’s parents are richlisters Bob Hill and Judith Brinsmead,

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who own construction group ADCO and superyacht refit and maintenance company Rivergate Marina & Shipyard.

Judy also owns Tropical Fruit World in northern NSW. “I’ve lived a very, very privileged life,” Tom acknowledges. “But without health that means absolutely nothing. (My diagnosis) was the start of a lot of things in my life I tried to start and never finished.

That was really hard for me because once I set myself a goal, I’m all in or nothing.”

Tom’s eventual victories were hard fought. Far from needing a wheelchair, he is back on his bike and fitter than ever for his return to the 2018 L2M. “To gain fitness back from a year ago I’ve had a team of people around me,” he says.

“I’ve got a full-time coach … and this time last year he had me standing up from a couch without using my arms, and that was it.”

Tom also learnt to meditate, which he now does for 10 minutes every day. He is still undergoing medical treatment and is using a trial drug that he says is delivering astounding results. Now he has the French Alps in his sights.

“It has been really challenging having unfinished business, and that’s why I want to do the ride again,” he says. “But I don’t just want to be there, I want to lead the group as well. I want to go to the front, or

I’ve lived a very, very privileged life.

But without health that means absolutely nothing if someone is having a bad day on the bike, I want to help them mentally or push them up the hill. This year I know I’m going to finish it. I’m in way better shape than in 2016.”

And when he does finish, he will have earned the champagne he will share with Prince Albert.

Eighties pop icon Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran will also add star power to the event, sending the riders off in London on September 19 before they carve their way through the UK, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland and Italy before arriving in Monaco the day before the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show.

Tom will represent Rivergate Marina & Shipyard at the event.

“I will have literally climbed some mountains to get to Monaco, and there’s something nice about that,” he says.

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Orient expressed Quirky eatery turns classic dishes on their head RESTAURANT Tony Harper Forgetting for a moment dedicated craft beer bars, I reckon I’ve stumbled on one of Brisbane’s best beer lists, in the most unlikely of places – the Golden Pig, a hybrid cooking school and restaurant.

Excluding a couple of Thai beers, this Thai-centric restaurant covers the gamut from lager to sours – all Aussie, all craft.

It’s terrific; a breath of fresh air.

And the cocktail collection isn’t far behind – lengthy, imaginative and perfectly symbiotic with the flavours from the kitchen. Ditto the wine list.

Golden Pig has made its home in a warehouse-style building in Ross St, Newstead, and while it has been renovated and modernised, it retains an airy, temporary feel, like its contents could be picked up and moved in the dark of night.

That’s an observation, not a criticism – I like its demeanour. The bare tables, paper napkins, cutlery and crockery are based on practicality rather than aesthetics.

The exotic menu has been created with the idea of share plates, which, of course, causes arguments. And while it loosely adheres to Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisines, it isn’t particularly faithful to any one, instead fusing them and morphing their ideas into things more contemporary and, at times, less threatening.

For example, there are a couple of dishes labelled as Sichuan, which suggests big flavours, with Sichuan pepper, garlic and chilli taking the lead. But Sichuan spiced duck ($40) with mandarin, miso, black vinegar and star anise (there you go – Japanese meets Chinese) is more a play on duck a l’orange than any Asian classic.

No Sichuan pepper or chilli in evidence; star anise merely a background player. It’s delicious – beautifully prepared, sweet,

rich, charred radicchio for balance – but it’s interpretative rather than simply following a classic recipe.

A fillet of ora king salmon ($34) arrives in a delicious puddle of black bean, sweet soy and ginger. It’s brilliant. And scallops ($4 for two, above) come on Chinese spoons with ponzu, miso and perilla; perfectly rare, delicate, and oh-so-Japanese.

There’s a sweet potato massaman curry that I’m keen to go back for. Likewise a dish of beef cheeks, shiitake, dates and mermaid tresses – goodness, are they farming mermaids? Other dishes include crispy barramundi in fragrant broth (right).

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RECIPE

Shanks a lot Return the flavour by going organic with farm-fresh vegies and spiced lamb, writes Alastair McLeod

I gain far more joy forging relationships with passionate people than I do from creating trilogies, parallelograms, vegetable ash, dots or splats on a plate. Phil and Alice from Loop Growers in Draper, in the Moreton Bay region, are two fervent young agrarians who are evangelical about doing things their way.

Their closed-loop system is the very antithesis of modern large-scale farming. They mandate that all the cafes they supply return their vegetable scraps, egg shells and coffee grounds to be restored to the earth. The biological richness of their compost enables all of their fruit and veg to thrive without any added chemicals.

Lately I have used their heritage carrots, hinona kabu turnip, mekong pumpkin, and eggplant. It’s a soulful experience returning my trimmings and peelings from whence they came. The farm feeds you; you feed the farm.

SPICED LAMB SHANKS, LOOP GARDEN ROOTS, CARROT TOP SALSA VERDE INGREDIENTS 1tbs olive oil 8 small lamb shanks 2tsp chopped chilli 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 knob ginger, finely chopped 1tbs ground cumin 1tbs ground coriander ½tbs smoked paprika 1tsp ground turmeric ¼tsp medium chilli powder 150ml white wine 500ml chicken stock

1 bunch heirloom carrots, trimmed, tops reserved 1 bunch turnips, trimmed

CARROT TOP SALSA VERDE Zest of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, crushed 20g baby capers 250g carrot tops, tender leaves, washed and dried 2tbs white wine vinegar 100ml extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly milled pepper

METHOD Heat half the olive oil in a deep-sided frying pan on high.

Brown the shanks on all sides then remove and set aside.

Heat remaining oil in the same pan, add spices, stir for one minute, add wine to deglaze, then stir in the stock and add vegetables. Return shanks to the pan. Bring to a simmer then cover and place in a slow oven for 1½-2 hours or until tender. If the consistency needs thickening, return pan to the stove and simmer with the lid off until reduced.

For the salsa verde, mix all ingredients in a blender until a smooth paste. Serve shank and vegetables and spoon over sauce and a dollop of salsa verde. Serves 4 Alastair McLeod is chef-owner of Al’FreshCo. alfreshco.com STYLING AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Miranda Porter CERAMICS: Lisa Russell of instagram.com/lunaceramics and Anna Markey of instagram.com/a_ceramics

ART VIEW FINDERS ...

The 29th Tattersall’s Club Landscape Art Prize show includes (clockwise from far left) Robert Brownhall’s Rainforest no. 1; Kate Shaw’s winning work The Grandparents – 1928 The Gorge; and Fog Lifting at Cremorne Point by Yvonne East.

Painted portals From an inner-city dog park to a Tasmanian gorge, this annual art prize show offers a tour of Australian landscapes and talent GALLERIES Phil Brown Ernest Hemingway dubbed Paris a movable feast, and the 2018 Tattersall’s Club Landscape Art Prize is a bit like that. It’s certainly a feast, and it is movable. After being displayed at the club, it has now moved to the Riverside Centre so we can all enjoy it.

And there’s a lot to enjoy. It’s always interesting to see whether everyone agrees with the winner. They never do of course, but thankfully the judges did. Without hesitation, they gave this year’s prize to Melbourne artist Kate Shaw for her colourful and rather funky (even psychedelic) work The Grandparents – 1928 The Gorge, an acrylic and resin work on board that is round. And it is round for a

reason, the artist says. “It’s like a porthole or a portal,” she explains, and that makes perfect sense. The painting is inspired by a gorge and a historic garden in Launceston, Tasmania, from where Kate’s family hails.

They’re of convict stock, she boasts, while insisting the family is not related to those Tassie convicts who famously engaged in cannibalism. That’s a relief.

When we meet, Kate has been up since 3am to fly to Brisbane to accept the prize.

I’d get up at 3am too for $30,000. She’s rightly chuffed, and so were the judges – former winner David Middlebrook, art valuer Bettina MacAulay, Griffith University Art Museum director Angela Goddard, and Tattersall’s Club committee member Stuart Waddington.

Kate says her art practice “reinterprets

notions of what constitutes landscape painting, both within an art historical context and a contemporary social context”.

“My intention is to reflect upon the contradiction between our inherent connection to the natural world and our continual distancing from it,” Kate says.

“My paintings aim to convey ideas of nature, alchemy and creation by operating on one level as a landscape and another as abstraction.”

David Middlebrook assures me that the judges’ decision was unanimous and that they awarded the prestigious prize to Kate because her work was the most contemporary.

But he describes the sweep of work on show this year as “deliciously diverse”.

“And if you can’t find something you like, something’s wrong,” David says.

Tattersall’s Club art curator Bernie Hollett says the club is delighted with the quality of this year’s paintings, which follow in a grand tradition.

“The prize has become an entrenched feature on the national art calendar, and we’ve had entrants of the quality of Margaret Olley, John Perceval, Robert

Dickerson and Fred Cress over the years,” he says.

“This year’s list of entrants is outstanding, and we’re seeing 93 very diverse paintings, from traditional landscape to contemporary indigenous, cosmic, industrial and urban subjects.”

The prize attracts entries from all over Australia, and locals are strongly represented. You will see works by many of our favourite artists, including a terrific rainforest painting by Robert Brownhall.

A. J. Taylor’s Afternoon Light Refuge Bay is also lovely, and previous winner Maureen Hansen has given us another great parochial piece with Brisbane from Bardon.

A standout is Victorian painter John Kelly’s Hanging Rock VI, which depicts one of Australia’s most famous geological sites.

I think everyone will love the painting that was dubbed runner-up in the prize too: Jane Grealy’s Winter Morning, Teneriffe Dog Park. There are an awful lot of pooches in that one.

What fun.

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PROFILE

Living witness Her pursuit of justice as the victim of a long-hidden crime led lawyer Bri Lee to become a best-selling author Fiona Purdon Life could not be better for Brisbane author Bri Lee. The 26-year-old’s debut, Eggshell Skull, has been reprinted five times, and she is set to embark on a study fellowship in New York.

It’s a welcome state of affairs, given that Bri spent many years haunted by personal demons after being sexually abused as a child. Her raw and honest memoir details her successful journey to legal justice supported by friends and family, including boyfriend “Vincent’’.

“My family and friends are a huge part of me getting through. I would be a shell of a human being otherwise,’’ she says. “When your case is being investigated and leads to a trial, there is no escape from that.

“It was so hard to write the book, it was like ripping off a Band-Aid. I knew I needed to finish the book for my own sanity. On a personal level, the successful result of the trial was huge.’’

Bri, who is also a law graduate, has been awarded a Brisbane Lord Mayor’s

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Young and Emerging Artists Fellowship and will attend New York’s Sackett Street Writers institution in March next year to help develop her second outing, a collection of essays.

“Receiving this fellowship gives me reassurance that I won’t be a one-hit wonder. You get nervous about your second book … and going to New York will help me focus on the work itself,’’ she says.

The New Farm resident has tapped into the #MeToo movement, with her memoir already prompting responses from hundreds of fellow sex abuse victims in Brisbane.

“There are a lot of women hurting out there. It’s an epidemic,’’ she says.

“I started writing this book a long time before Harvey Weinstein (the Hollywood producer who has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape and sexual abuse laid in May). I feel grateful that the year the book has come out, people are open to these conversations.’’

Bri’s memoir starts with her year as a judge’s associate in Queensland’s

District Court when she finds herself enduring case after case of rape, sexual assault and child abuse. As a survivor of childhood sexual assault – a fact she kept secret from family and friends for many years – Bri found the situation so difficult, she decided to do something by taking on the legal system herself.

“There was so much I was seeing that was so upsetting and shocking, and no one else was shocked by it. I was taking notes at the time, but I didn’t know they would turn into a book.”

Yeronga-raised Bri has chosen not to practise law but has focused on freelance writing and advocacy work.

This year she received a Commonwealth Government scholarship for a master of philosophy degree in creative writing at the University of Queensland.

“I feel I can make more change from outside the system than inside it …

I can use this public profile and legal qualifications to do research and advocacy to improve the system,’’ she says.

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FILM

Bearing gifts A childhood classic is set to enchant a new generation CHRISTOPHER ROBIN (G) hhhjj Director: Marc Forster Starring: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Mark Gatiss Running time: 104 minutes Golden Globe-winning actor Ewan McGregor upstaged by a stuffed toy! Who would have thought? The animated animal in question is, of course, Winnie-the-Pooh. While everyone’s favourite Scotsman struggles valiantly to inject some life into his one-note sad sack, A. A. Milne’s beloved teddy bear waddles in and steals the show.

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It’s amazing what a CGI character can do with a pair of beady eyes, a monobrow that arches with eloquent economy, and a mouth that barely moves. Jim Cummings’ deadpan vocal performance completes the effect.

“That’s a silly explanation,’’ says the grown-up Christopher Robin (McGregor), who is short of both time and temper. “Why, thank you,” Pooh replies sweetly and with impeccable understatement.

When it comes to its good-natured ursine star, Disney’s live-action Christopher Robin “sequel” can’t be faulted.

Paddington, whose blockbusting cinematic exploits may well have been the impetus for this literary revival, had

better sight gags to work with. But Pooh gets A. A. Milne’s dialogue. And his delivery is quite simply disarming.

Directed by Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace, Finding Neverland), this eponymously titled family adventure tells a cautionary tale about what happens to dreamy young English boys once they hit adolescence – and beyond.

Boarding school introduces Christopher Robin to some hard truths about life in the “real world”.

Adult life consolidates those lessons, turning the onceimaginative youngster into a browbeaten workhorse for whom duty and responsibility are paramount.

When his supercilious superior (Mark Gatiss) – who just so happens to be the big boss’s son – insists his middlemanager find further efficiencies in the suitcase factory or lay off staff, Christopher Robin is forced to pull out of a longplanned weekend in the country with his wife and daughter (Hayley Atwell and Bronte Carmichael).

As his spark slowly goes out, so does the colour in the parallel world of his childhood imagination, which is why Pooh comes to London to find him.

Returning his imaginary friend to the Hundred Acre Woods, Christopher Robin slowly begins to reassess what’s important. Yes, even self-occupied Eeyore saw that one coming. But Pooh’s innocent philosophy hits the sweet spot – even McGregor’s earnest plodder benefits from his proximity to the film’s real star. The scene in which the stuffed toy plays dead is priceless.

There’s also a timely political message about workers’ rights and the distribution of wealth, as well as what seems to be an important reminder to the parents of increasingly hothoused schoolchildren: “Doing nothing often leads to the very best kind of something,” the young Christopher Robin tells Pooh.

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For Joanna, it’s all about bringing energy and emotions to the forefront of her paintings. This body of work initially revolved around the words ‘Life Size’. “ I wanted to bring life size figures and scenes into people’s homes. I wanted them to feel like they were part of the scene, and to feel surrounded by the vitality and spirit of the paintings”.

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FASHION

Bold and beautiful Ladies in Black star Celia Massingham steals the limelight in stunning showstoppers Fiona Purdon

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When rising star Celia Massingham auditioned for the role of sassy Myra in the Ladies in Black film, she channelled 1950s siren Marilyn Monroe.

It was a genius move, given that the film’s director, Bruce Beresford, and producer Sue Milliken took the unusual step of casting the Brisbane actor on the strength of her audition tape.

“Celia has a very lively spirit and plays Myra perfectly. We looked at a number of possibilities but once we saw Celia’s tape, we knew we had found our Myra,’’ Sue says.

Celia, 28, who lives between Brisbane and Los Angeles, watched a few Monroe films beforehand. “I observed the way Marilyn uses her curves, and her lips when she speaks,” she says. “Myra is fearless and unashamedly sexy. It (the 1950s) was the era of the bust and waist, and Myra is quite happy to be as sexy as she can.’’

The film is based on Madeleine St John’s 1993 novel The Women in Black, and it follows the hit Tim Finn-driven musical Ladies in Black, which premiered in 2015.

The story focuses on bookish school leaver Lisa (Angourie Rice), who gets a job in a Sydney department store in 1959. Lisa joins an eclectic mix of staff, including migrant Magda (Julia Ormond) and the unlucky-in-love Fay (Rachael Taylor).

Celia plays Fay’s friend Myra – and the pair quickly became off-screen friends too.

“We so easily fell into each other’s private lives. We would sit in her trailer and talk. I was having boyfriend troubles at the time and she was helping me with advice.’’

Celia has appeared on US television shows Legends of Tomorrow (2017) and The Selection (2013), and was perhaps destined for the stage, given that her parents are Greg Massingham, former Queensland

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Conservatorium of Music Head of Opera, and Michele Walsh, the Conservatorium’s Head of Strings.

“I was taught very good theatre etiquette from the age of three, including no fidgeting.

I got the performing bug very early.”

Celia, who grew up in Kenmore, had vocal, violin and piano lessons from a young age and is named after the Saint of Music, Cecilia. “My parents simplified my name to Celia in case I had a lisp,’’ Celia laughs.

Celia was always drawn to acting. “There’s nothing like being on stage, the audience goes silent, and you are standing there ready.

There’s no better rush for me,’’ she says.

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AT HOME

CLEAN CUT ... A Norman Park kitchen made for multi-tasking. Pictures: Mindi Cooke

What’s cooking Interiors expert Tahn Scoon cuts to the chase when it comes to perfecting your kitchen layout and finishes LET THERE BE LIGHT A kitchen looks more beautiful when flooded with natural light, and it’s more hygienic too, as sunlight is known to kill germs. If your kitchen doesn’t receive enough light, consider adding a window, a window splashback, or even a relatively inexpensive skylight. If you need to add window treatments for privacy, try a translucent blind (as we have here), which will soften an unattractive view while still allowing the light through.

STAY ON TASK We usually use three levels of lighting in a kitchen: task lighting for food prep, general lighting for eating and moving about, and ambient lighting for relaxing. A common mistake is to pick island pendants for their prettiness but forget their main function as task lighting. Choose the most beautiful pendants you can, but ensure they direct an even stream of light onto the work surface.

Fitted with dimmers, island pendants can do double duty as general lighting.

HIGHER LOVE Kitchen benches are usually 900mm in height. However, for clients who are a little taller, we sometimes take them up to 950mm. Island benches are also generally 900mm in height, but if you’re a really keen baker or home cook, a slightly lower bench is easier for kneading, chopping and mixing. When selecting bench stools, ensure they’re about 250mm lower than your bench to allow plenty of room for knees.

STONE AGE Real marble is superior in appearance and feel but it will stain and scratch more easily than other surfaces and needs some maintenance (unless you want to do as the Italians do and leave it to age naturally, scuffs and all). Engineered stone looks and feels very similar but is more hardy and never needs resealing. It’s also cheaper.

Choose marble if authenticity is important to you, or engineered stone if practicality appeals.

SPACE MAKERS While it might seem like a brilliant idea to incorporate a butler’s pantry – who doesn’t want to hide all the mess and more unsightly kitchen gadgetry? – it doesn’t suit everyone. Those with very young children might prefer to stay in the main kitchen, where they can keep an eye on them. Also, consider a study nook – perfect for supervising homework and looking up recipes.

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The suspense will thrill you Fiona Purdon reviews the latest batch of edge-of-your-seat reads SCRUBLANDS Chris Hammer Allen and Unwin $33 Scrublands is set to become the next big Australian publishing sensation, with charismatic characters, a layered and brilliant plot, a desolate Australian setting and a riveting conclusion. Chris Hammer’s impressive debut novel is set in a fictional Riverina town at the height of a devastating drought. It opens with a dedicated young priest calmly shooting and killing five parishioners, before being shot dead himself. A year later, troubled journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend to write a feature on the anniversary of the tragedy. As he tries to unearth the real reason behind the priest’s deadly rampage, Scarsden’s investigations soon reveal there is more to the story. A not-to-be-missed read.

GREEKS BEARING GIFTS Philip Kerr Quercus $33

WILD FIRE Ann Cleeves Macmillan $30

British writer Philip Kerr, who died this year, is at his laconic best with this 13th and penultimate book in his mystery series featuring German ex-cop Bernie Gunther. It is 1957 and the war veteran and detective who refused to become a Nazi is recruited to investigate claims for an insurance company. Kerr has assembled a fascinating cast of characters, including Siegfried Witzel, a murdered diver and documentary-maker whose claim for his sunk boat brought Bernie to Athens.

Bernie takes a dislike to the claimant when it transpires that Witzel’s ship once belonged to a Greek Jew deported to Auschwitz. Kerr cleverly blends fiction with historical fact, including a Nazi treasure hunt, in this gripping masterpiece.

In the final book in her Shetland series, which spawned a major BBC drama starring Douglas Henshall, the author again focuses on natural elements. Cleeves’ previous books have covered water, air and earth, and aptly for Wild Fire, she starts the book at a bonfire party at Deltaness, in the fictional town of Northmavine on a remote Scottish island. Soon after the party, the body of nanny Emma Shearer is found hanging in the barn. It seems Emma has been hiding a secret: that the father of the Flemming family, her employers, has been infatuated with her. This is a job for detective Jimmy Perez and long-time partner Willow. This is another enthralling mystery with a beautiful and atmospheric island setting.

THE ONES YOU TRUST Caroline Overington HarperCollins $30 Emma Cardwell has it all. The celebrity mother of three lives in a mansion and hosts the top-rating morning TV show Cuppa. But her world disintegrates when her 17-month-old toddler, Fox-Piper, disappears from daycare and is captured on CCTV with a stranger at a nearby shopping centre.

Caroline Overington, one of Australia’s best-selling writers of psychological thrillers, does a great job getting inside the skin of Emma, who is under intense pressure to be slim and to lift the show’s ratings. Most of the novel covers the events before and during Fox-Piper’s kidnapping as Emma is forced to question her priorities and confront her biggest fears.

Another polished and insightful work.

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Design to fit your lifestyle Choosing colours and features that match your personality and lifestyle will create a more enriching, enjoyable home than one designed with the current trends.

The advice from Archicentre Australia director Peter Georgiev comes after he realised many of today’s residential trends seem to incorporate a one-size-fits-all approach to design.

“Rather than creating living areas that fit in with so-called trends, Australians should be tailoring their homes to match individual current and future needs,” he says.

“I would like to see authenticity coming into the built form, such as the use of natural stone, timbers and face brick rather than texture coated Blueboard or polystyrene, fake stack stone, stick on classical features and the like.

“We should celebrate the excellent building materials that come out of the ground – clays for face bricks or tiles and stone for cladding, paving and benchtops.”

Peter says rather than opting for modern trends or even trendy colours

such as white, grey or charcoal, clients should be asking their architect to celebrate life with a little colour, texture and imagination to reflect the individual

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Its system allows leaves to slide off the roof instead of blocking the valleys and gutters on your house, and is designed to keep everything from a possum to the tiniest jacaranda leaf out of the gutters.

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“For instance, if a site aspect allows the

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Foodie destination by the bay enticing crowds The Sandgate region is no longer just about fish and chips.

Fast becoming a shopping and foodie destination, there is a selection of cafes and restaurants, clothing, giftware and homewares stores enticing people to visit the area.

One of the newest additions to Sandgate is 2 Mad Sisters, located at 37 Brighton Rd, which offers an everincreasing range of gifts and homewares instore, as well as more than 3000 furniture items online.

Owner Samantha Cook-Bateman says the store has big-name brands such as Maxwell & Williams, The Source, T2 and Dash Design to name a few.

“With spring coming, the 2 Mad Sisters range of gourmet food is increasing,” she says.

“We’re welcoming onboard some of Australia’s finest foodie’s delights.

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Now is the time to get a chic look with shutters Shutters are the ultimate window covering that can be used inside and outside the home to offer privacy, control light and block out the heat, says sales administrator at Cosmopolitan Shutters, Belinda Wolfe.

“They are also energy efficient,” Belinda says.

“Whether you are building a new home or replacing existing window coverings, you won’t find a window treatment that looks better, lasts longer and insulates more efficiently than our internal Thermoshield shutters.

“The shutters come in a range of colours and carry a lifetime warranty.

“They are made from a 100 per cent poly-resin material that looks and feels like wood, never needs painting and will not fade, crack, peel or chip.”

For outside areas, Cosmopolitan Shutters, with three showrooms in southeast Queensland located at Eagle Farm, Arundel and Warana, recommends its Louvreshield range of aluminium shutters.

“They are hard wearing, easy to clean and can be custom made to suit decks, patios and balconies,” Belinda says.

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Phil Brown Skype is distracting. I don’t necessarily want to see my interview subject looking dishevelled in some hotel room with empty minibar bottles Have you noticed how nobody’s keen to talk on the phone anymore?

They just want to email or text or communicate on social media ... but actually talking? That’s passe.

But I find that talking directly to someone is really the most effective form of communication. That’s not rocket science, is it?

I nearly missed an important lunch recently because I didn’t get the invitation. I found out about the event inadvertently then rang the folks holding it. They had sent me an invitation electronically and wondered why they hadn’t heard from me. I didn’t receive it, and even up until two days before the lunch, nobody thought of phoning me to ask if I was coming.

Sometimes I get irate emails from people asking why I haven’t responded to them. I tell them that if it’s so damn important, they could just give me a call. That’s what these smartphones were originally designed for, right?

I get more calls from marketing folk than regular people nowadays.

I usually hang up, but maybe I should be more appreciative – at least they bother to call.

In my professional life I’m required to speak to people, funnily enough.

Sometimes I really have to speak to them quite urgently. I ring but there’s no answer, or it goes to voicemail, so I ring again and again.

It sounds like stalking but it has to be done because people have forgotten or have their phones on silent. So I will ring five or six times in a row. That gets their attention, but then they answer sounding slightly miffed.

“Were you trying to call me?” they’ll ask, to which I’ll reply, “I wasn’t trying to call you, I was calling you, and now I’ve got you, which is good, isn’t it?”

If someone calls me on the phone, I will generally answer it. It amazes me how many people won’t. I can ring some people all week and never get a

response. Of course I will email too, and text, but for some things, I really need to have a conversation to work it out.

I have actually rung people to tell them something important and they’ve said to me, “Can you text me?”

“But I’m talking to you now,” I’ll say.

Or doesn’t that count anymore?

A lot of people want me to do interviews by email or on Skype, which I find unwieldy. Email is too impersonal and Skype, well, I find that distracting. I don’t necessarily want to see my interview subject looking dishevelled in some hotel room with empty minibar bottles strewn across the coffee table in the background.

Conversely, I don’t want them to see me looking haggard on a bad hair day.

But despite how I feel or look, I think I can always sound attractive on the telephone because I give good phone.

How about you?

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Tri-level home a haven in

inner-city This immaculate house offers functional living at its finest Residing within walking distance of New Farm’s plethora of cafes and restaurants, this elegant tri-level residence offers the best of inner-city living.

The house, which was built in 1969, sits on a 546sq m block with a wide 22m frontage and lush green hedges affording it plenty of privacy from the street.

The facade of the property is a striking combination of dark brick and white, with french doors and sash windows adding further appeal.

The main entrance is via white wrought

iron gates, leading into a suite of formal lounge and dining rooms.

Here, neutral tones complement polished timber floors and chandeliers.

The kitchen and a meals area are nearby, with large floor tiles, plantation window shutters and beautiful timber cabinetry, while the kitchen also boasts black stone benchtops, an induction cooktop, a Miele dishwasher and a Blanco oven.

Another highlight of this property is the expansive tiled rear terrace, which has stone pavers, a barbecue area and built-in seating.

It’s ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, and is framed by garden beds

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with mature trees and greenery, and there’s access from both the lounge and meals areas.

Also on the lower level of the property is a tiled open-plan rumpus area with a fireplace, and a bathroom, laundry and storage space.

Bedrooms occupy the carpeted upper floor level of the property, which is accessed from a timber staircase.

The main bedroom is a true retreat, with its own walk-in wardrobe and ensuite featuring floor-to-ceiling tiles and a raised pink spa bathtub.

The other bedrooms have ceiling fans and built-in wardrobes and are serviced by a large family bathroom on the floor.

Luxury living by the water Set in the riverside Pier South complex close to Gasworks and the Teneriffe dining strip, this contemporary three-bedroom apartment offers panoramic Brisbane River views.

Featuring stone and marble accents and floor-to-ceiling glass, the open-plan living spaces open to a sundrenched waterfront balcony.

Highlights of the kitchen include Miele

NEWSTEAD 331/1 Newstead Tce Unit: 219sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Christine Rudolph, Ray White New Farm; ph: 3254 1022 or 0400 943 984 For sale: By negotiation

appliances, a custom-wine fridge, double ovens, and a gas cooktop. The main bedroom has a balcony, walk-in wardrobe and a luxury ensuite with Europeandesigned tapware.

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Prestige property When Belinda and Simon Morris bought their Sunnybank property, they knew from the start it was going to be a major renovation job.

They purchased the house, on a 1022sq m block in 2012, and spent about eight months building their dream home.

It was a race against the clock, with construction finishing only weeks before the birth of their fourth daughter, Tayla.

“We wanted it done so we could bring her home,” Belinda says.

“I remember being heavily pregnant in those last few weeks up the ladder checking out the space.”

What they created is expected to attract plenty of attention before its auction.

The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house is designed for entertaining, and is expected to particularly appeal to Asian buyers seeking a prestige home in the popular suburb.

LJ Hooker Sunnybank Hills agent Peter Florentzos says “a beautiful house on a quarter acre block in Sunnybank is very rare”.

There is keyless entry to the property, which has a resort-style magnesium pool

with heating provisions, entertaining platforms, a wine fridge and an elaborate cubbyhouse for the kids. It has also been wired with smart technology, ducted airconditioning, built-in outdoor speakers and a video monitoring system.

On the lower level of the property, there is an outdoor terrace, a full study, large study nook, multiple living zones and a large kitchen space. A grand foyer flows through to the sunken lounge, dining and kitchen area which has timber floors.

SUNNYBANK 20 Littler St Land: 1022sq m Inspections: Saturday (Sep 15), noon12.30pm Agent: Peter Florentzos, LJ Hooker Sunnybank Hills; ph: 3344 0288 or 0414 311 526 Auction: On site, Saturday (Sep 15), 12.30pm

Rural Rural Prestigious Dual-Residence Property on 1.7ha* (4.3* Acres) of Meticulously Landscaped Parkland ‘Sun Valley’, 29 Manley Drive, Montville, QLD • A prestigious property with National parks & waterfalls on your doorstep & never to be built out views • Situated in the renowned Sunshine Coast Hinterland, on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Montville • The extensive, beautifully landscaped gardens benefit from outstanding water — permanent creek, lake & bore • The main residence is designed to maximise the breathtaking views out over the National Parks • The second residence’s open-plan design is ideal for conferences, a home-based business, parent retreat or tenants as it is separately powered & metered • The popularity of the region for weddings & functions + the 2 residences allow a plethora of uses & additional income

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2,807* Acres of Stunning Forest, Mountains and Streams on 7 Titles ‘Rocky Springs’, 1,136ha* (2,807* acres) 1.5hr* north of Brisbane CBD • Stunning valleys, mountain terrain, waterfalls and streams. Abundance of wildlife including Red Deer • Developed for recreation activities with 25km* mountain bike trails / bushwalking • New caretakers 2 bed, 1 bath home. Permanent demountable accommodation • Workshop with concrete floor, mountain bike hut and various shelters • 50* inch average rainfall. Permanent water provided by several dams and flowing mountain streams ‘Rocky Springs’ gives multiple options and is ideal for nature lovers, tourism, camping and 4WDing

Auction Friday 5 October 2018 10:30am Level 26, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane View By appointment Jez McNamara 0427 270 280 Ray White Rural Queensland

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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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Auction 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.

PENTHOUSE BRISBANE CITY

3401/483 Adelaide Street

Positioned across two entire floors, this luxurious residence offers four distinct living spaces, with soaring 6m ceilings and walls of glass showcasing panoramic views of the city and beyond. The lower level hosts three bedrooms, with the master suite complemented by a dressing room and sumptuous ensuite. The upper level boasts an entertainment room with bar, a fourth bedroom and study.

Bi-fold doors open out to a vast private terrace complete with heated swimming pool.

4 BED 4 BATH 4 CAR

AUCTION Thurs 27 Sept at 6pm Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane INSPECT Sat 15 Sept 11 – 11:30am & Tues 18 Sep 5:30 – 6pm

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EXCEPTIONAL CHELMER

65 Longman Terrace

Stepping inside through an oversized detailed pivot door, the Alpine stone walls which extend up above the voids and pale French Oak parquetry flooring immediately greet you. Superbly constructed for unrestricted entertaining, this property hosts a gourmet kitchen, full-service bar and a climatised wine cellar.

An expanse of glass reveals the signature of this property, its sprawling terrace, purpose built to entertain with a sweep of river views on full display. Five bedrooms and five bathrooms complete this 1,618m2 property.

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

FOR SALE BY TENDER Closing Thursday 11 October at 4pm INSPECT Call for an appointment

SARAH HACKETT 0488 355 553

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OCEANLIFE 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

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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 Thurs 5:30 – 6pm & Sat 12 – 12:30pm

SARAH HACKETT 0488 355 553

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360Ëš 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 floor features an expansive garage, wine cellar, sauna, workshop, gym/rumpus and nanny flat.

FOR SALE INSPECT Sat 1 – 1:30pm

SARAH HACKETT 0488 355 553

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R’AIR BALMORAL

Residence 3 Rair 46 Main Avenue

A winner at the state UDIA awards, and with over 570m2 of total space Residence Three at R’AIR offers many unique features. Single level living complemented by level walk in access from your three car garage offers the solution for everyone from empty nesters to busy families. ‘Balmoral’ is Scottish Gaelic for ‘beautiful residence’ or ‘majestic castle’ and with a commanding position on Balmoral Hill, there is no better place for your stately residence.

3 BED 3 BATH 3 CAR +POOL +MEDIA

AUCTION Thurs 20 Sept at 6:30pm ALL STAR AUCTION, Place Bulimba, 140 Oxford St, Bulimba INSPECT Wed 12 Sept 6 – 7pm & Sat 15 Sept 11 – 11:30am

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BLISTERING HOLLAND PARK WEST

67 Kneale Street

Showcasing stunning panoramic city views stretching out to the Glass House Mountains, this immaculate home sits at the top of Holland Park West basking in a glorious north east aspect and boasts some of the best views in Brisbane. Indulge in three levels of living space with high-end finishes; the home features five spacious bedrooms and three large private balconies all with city views, plus a tranquil fenced green space to the rear of the house. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to secure your dream lifestyle today!

5 BED 4 BATH 4 CAR

FOR SALE BY TENDER Closing Friday 21 September at 12pm INSPECT By appointment

ANDREW DEGN 0417 068 878

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STYLEMASTER WEST END

330/10 Pidgeon Close

Koko Apartments are a unique garden oasis located right on the river parklands in the heart of trendy West End. This beautifully design apartment is the epitome of contemporary living with expansive open plan living which flow smoothly between winter and summer lounges, kitchen and dining areas. The main bedroom with ensuite, study and WIR are discretely separated from the other three bedroom. Offering 332m 2 of designer living and four side by side car parks, the complex has 20 metre pool and comprehensive gym.

4 BED 3 BATH 4 CAR +POOL +GYM

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AUCTION Thurs 20 Sept at 6pm Place Bulimba, 140 Oxford St, Bulimba INSPECT Sat 11 – 11:30am

SIMON CAULFIELD 0437 935 912 MICHAEL BACON 0423 342 707 PLC-OP4568_BN_H

RIVERFRONT WESTLAKE

51 Carnegie Street

This astonishing riverside oasis is nestled on 1,310m2 of absolute riverfront on the tightly held dress circle of Westlake. Direct river frontage paired with peaceful bushland ensure a private lifestyle amongst a natural landscape, a combination rarely available for purchase. Stepping through the large pivot door, a cascading floor plan delivers a straightforward design. Offering magnificently appointed living spaces, kitchen and bathrooms with premium finishes and generously sized bedrooms, this is an opportunity that needs to be seen to be believed.

4 BED 3 BATH 3 CAR +POOL

FOR SALE INSPECT Thurs 13 Sept 5:30 – 6pm & Sat 15 Sept 10:30 – 11am

ANN-KARYN FRASER 0419 708 094

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MAJESTIC CHELMER

78 Longman Terrace

Standing majestically upon a sprawling 1,613m2 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 15 Sept 1 – 1:30pm

ANN-KARYN FRASER 0419 708 094

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BRISBANE CITY

23/483 Adelaide Street

Securing a prized position within the esteemed Macrossan Residences, renowned as the pinnacle of sky home living, this three bedroom luxury residence offers 256m2 of stunning open plan design. The designer kitchen and an array of living and family areas access two balconies where you can indulge in the myriad of colours across the Brisbane skyline. Maximising peace and privacy, the master suite encompasses an enormous walk-in robe and immaculate ensuite. Two bedrooms and a main bathroom complete this apartment.

3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

HIGHGATE HILL

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SIMON CAULFIELD 0437 935 912 LUKE BATCHELOR 0432 448 147

7 Frith Street

Fully renovated Highgate Hill Queenslander blends the very best of residential design and inner city living.

An impressive floorplan is punctuated by sleek and modern interior details. A prized position in a quiet cul-de-sac set amidst lush green surrounds. In the highly sought-after Brisbane State High School catchment and only minutes from Somerville House, St Laurence’s Colleges, QUT via the Green Bridge, Southbank Parklands, rail, lifestyle and cultural precinct, brimming with restaurants and entertainment options…only 2 km to the CBD.

4 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR

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Ready to renovate

KELVIN GROVE Land: 888sq m Inspections: Thursday (Sep 13), 5.306pm; Saturday (Sep 15), 10-10.30am

Set on an 888sq m block in a quiet cul-desac, this property is ready to move into, or has the potential for renovation.

Presented with a classic Queenslander facade and framed by a white picket fence, inside the residence features three bedrooms, two of which have built-inwardrobes.

Traditional interior features include polished timber floors, high ceilings, french

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windows and doors, stained glass, ceiling roses and VJ walls.

Outside, there is an enclosed timber veranda at the front of the property and a timber deck at the back.

NORMAN PARK

14 Elliot Street

This beautifully updated Queenslander and separate two storey studio, offers a wonderful lifestyle, with an abundance of features and options, all in a highly sought-after location and school catchment.

4 BED 3 BATH 1 CAR AUCTION Thurs 20 Sept at 6:30pm ALL STAR AUCTION, Place 140 Oxford Street, Bulimba INSPECT Thurs 13 Sept 6 – 6:30pm

JAMES MCKINLAY 0412 929 500

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72 Illidge Street

This magnificent, brand new residence offers an executive lifestyle without comparison, showcasing incredible living and entertaining areas with stunning views of the city skyline. Designed across three spectacular levels of family living, this designer dwelling offers a layout with a focus on natural light, space and a seamless flow between the indoors and out. The home is a perfect layout for families with teenagers!

4 BED 3 BATH 2 CAR +POOL

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AUCTION Thurs 20 Sept at 6:30pm Place Bulimba, 140 Oxford St, Bulimba INSPECT Sat 8 Sept 10 – 10:30am & 5 – 5:30pm

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WOOLLOONGABBA 11 Peterson Street TWO CHARACTER RESIDENCES, PRIME POSITION, REAL POTENTIAL It's not often that an opportunity presents such prime positioning with outstanding possibility in this premium Woolloongabba street. Occupying a combined 810sqm, these two Queenslanders are both presented in original condition and provide space, scope and location as inspiration for a new owner to get creative with a renovation or complete transformation.

The popular 'Gabba Hill' address is within the Brisbane State High catchment and easy walking distance to shops, local cafes and transport.

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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 butler’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!

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11 Give expression to (5) cosmic carte blanche to regain control. wondering whether you’ve done the 12 This time,Behave you get theaffectedly upper hand. (3,2,4)right thing in a tricky situation. What Reclaim own strength. you really need is peace and quiet, so use 13 your Hesitant (9) whatever excuse you need to reject 15 Dawdle (5) LIBRA intrusive invitations.

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26 – Trunks, etc. (7)towards self awareness, wisdom and compassion. So don’t be swamped by 21 22 23 24 27 Past middle age (7) SCORPIO remorse or disappointment. Discard (October 24 – November 22) (7) what’s no longer needed in your life.

28 Rushing stream Endless conflict has chipped away at the Forgive others, and yourself.

Scorpio spirit. Save yourself more Downby taking a few days break, problems TAURUS 25 26 preferably in easygoing company.

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4 Of poor (5) But there’s still a risk. If a lack of capital 5 Impeccable (9) SAGITTARIUS delays plans, don’t let this ruin a (November 23 – December 21) potentially fun week. Although money 6 Passive demonstration (3-2) CRYPTIC CLUES 3 Just think, out of prison 21 Russian composer, Time for some lateral thought, helps, the best things in life are still free.

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25 Get it all together, but not 22 Exterior (5) themselves. You may find this individual snack attacks by keeping on the go. in time to pass (7) QUICK CLUES Down: 1 Scruple, 23 South African open either at home or at work.

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27 They’re prepared 5 Right-wing nationalist This week has an important feel about it. to hang (7) doctrine (7) Most Leos get to move in a new 28 Finishes off, we hear, 9 Give a shock to (7) direction. Others may want to intrude providing transport (7) 10 Experimental (7) on your plans, but you know what’s no 11 Give expression to (5) longer working for you so don’t ignore Down 12 Behave affectedly (3,2,4) this chance to discard heavy burdens or 1 Sets up tents on football 13 Hesitant (9) emotions. By lightening the load, life grounds (7) 15 Dawdle (5) becomes easier. Love wins a generous 2 He brings in food from the 16 Wood of small trees (5) timeslot too. terrace (7) 18 Very interesting (9)

Solutions to last week’s puzzles

CROSSWORD ANSWERS. CRYPTIC: Across: 1 Pacific, 5 Cropper, 9 Titania, 10 Nailing, 11 Hardy, 12 Flour mill, 13 Surf-rider, 15 Anger, 16 Dense, 18 Sceptical, 21 Finalists, 24 Rated, 25 Collate, 26 Avarice, 27 Tassels, 28 Sleighs. Down: 1 Pitches, 2 Caterer, 3 Fancy-free, 4 Chaff, 5 Concourse, 6 Osier, 7 Priming, 8 Regular, 14 Disasters, 15 Alternate, 16 Deficit, 17 Nonplus, 19 Cutting, 20 Ladders, 22 Leave, 23 Stays. QUICK: Across: 1 Archaic, 5 Fascism, 9 Startle, 10 Untried, 11 Utter, 12 Put on airs, 13 Tentative, 15 Dally, 16 Copse, 18 Absorbing, 21 Prokofiev, 24 Infer, 25 Inertia, 26 Luggage, 27 Elderly, 28 Torrent. Down: 1 Assault, 2 Chasten, 3 Alternate, 4 Cheap, 5 Faultless, 6 Sit-in, 7 Initial, 8 Modesty, 14 Imaginary, 15 Derringer, 16 Caprice, 17 Proceed, 19 Inflate, 20 Garment, 22 Outer, 23 Veldt.

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