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Brisbane News photo shoots are often fun, lively affairs but this issue we took it up a notch with the inclusion of a python called Wesley and a goldfish named Ryan Gosling. The harmless duo raised many an eyebrow in reception before they were ushered through to our photographic studio. Intrigued?

It will all make sense when you read this week’s Cover Story (P8-10) on Alex Moss, Jordan Debono and Peta Neale – three exceptional women taking the tech and science worlds by storm. More than that, their work could ultimately save lives, and the planet. Exciting stuff, wouldn’t you say? Enjoy the issue.

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THE CHAT Cosmetic physician Edwina Morgan COVER STORY Trio take on the world RESTAURANT Gabba + Co, Woolloongabba RECIPE Alastair McLeod’s grilled lobster ARTS Beyond Reason, QUT Art Museum FASHION Bohemian rhapsody TRAVEL Postcard from Wellington, NZ AT HOME Norman Park perfection LIVING Moody blues

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THE CHAT

The doctor is in Edwina Morgan is passionate about helping her clients achieve a confident self-image

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omen’s health care always interested Dr Edwina Morgan, but the discovery of cosmetic medicine sparked an unexpected passion for the Brisbane medico.

The 33-year-old was working in obstetrics and gynaecology when she crossed over into the more glamorous field – and she hasn’t looked back.

Edwina recently co-launched Kailo Wellness Medispa at The Calile, Fortitude Valley’s new luxury hotel.

“I find it really satisfying to be in an industry that is ever-evolving,” she says. “My father is in the medicine profession, my brother is studying to be a doctor, and my sister is in the health industry, so it was something that was a true aspiration.”

Edwina – who was born in Oxford, England, but educated at Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Bond University and the University of Queensland – says she loves helping her patients look the best versions of themselves.

“I think the reason I was so attracted to the field initially was that it gave me the opportunity to help my clients achieve a better and more confident sense of self,” she says.

“And that’s the beauty of it – the thing that excites me about the field.

We’ve come a long way from the oldfashioned mentality that there really is only a surgical option; now there are so many technologies being developed.”

Edwina and her Kailo business partners, Meaghan South, Kristy Park and Kath Merlo, chose the name – an

Indo-European word meaning wholesome or whole – to reflect the medispa’s holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

“It really speaks to the values we want to uphold. I love building longterm relationships with my guests – I’m not a trends-focused physician. I do a lot of research and pride myself on giving a genuine service.”

Services include skin treatments, fillers and anti-wrinkle injectables, plus Edwina’s signature procedure, the Thread Lift – a non-surgical enhancement for older skin.

I find it really satisfying to be in an industry that is ever-evolving Launching the business was not without its challenges, with the Clayfield-based doctor and her husband Richard, who works in property, navigating parenthood for the first time with son Jack, six months.

Family has been a big help.

“Balancing – it’s an ever-evolving challenge,” Edwina says. “I’m trying to just surround Jack with all the love and support that I can, and I hope he understands the commitment and passion that I have for working and for providing for my family.

But things are going beautifully – we have an exciting journey ahead of us.”

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Models of ingenuity From analysing river health to studying snake venom and creating safety tech, these scientists are ones to watch

ALEX MOSS TECH INVENTOR With a background in fashion, fine art and design, Alex Moss doesn’t present as your typical scientist. But her passion for fashion was the catalyst for one of the mining industry’s greatest technological breakthroughs in recent years.

Her idea for an earpiece that can predict fatigue and save the lives of miners in high-heat environments took off when she won a global technology award from NASA in 2016.

Given 48 hours to build a prototype, the 25year-old took inspiration from an elaborate haute couture headdress she had worn during her modelling days, creating a self-contained computer earpiece that can predict cognitive function through vital signs.

What makes her story even more remarkable is that she has no formal science and technology training, having taught herself through online courses and “a lot of coffee”.

“I was not meant to do what I’m doing now,” she says. “I was watching a TV program about women in technology and they were using their skills to create gossip apps. I was so unimpressed because I consider it such a waste of skills, and I thought if this is the standard out there, I should go into technology.

“My family and peers were so profoundly shocked when I won the NASA award that many thought it was a joke; some sort of ironic performance art piece I was doing.”

Born in the UK, Alex is a graduate of the famous Courtauld Institute of Art in London. She is also a successful model and creative director who has developed advertising campaigns for Italian Vogue, and was on track to become a successful art dealer when her life took a change of direction.

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Now based in Brisbane, she is the founding chief executive and head designer of Canaria Technologies. The Queensland Government has invested $170,000 into her Canaria earpiece, and some of the state’s biggest mining, oil, and gas companies are putting in orders.

With fatigue causing two-thirds of accidents in heavy industries, Alex says the creation of her earpiece is as big as the introduction of speedometers in cars.

“If you stop to think about it too much, you will fall over,” she says. “Fatigue is a problem that’s been plaguing the industry, and no one has ever quite worked out what to do – until now. It’s like inventing the computer for the first time again. The next step is to use it for predicting heat stroke and to prevent people from falling asleep at the wheel.”

Alex, who lives in the CBD with her fiance, says she made the right choice in switching from art to science – not least because she recently won the Entrepreneurial Startup Award at Brisbane’s 2018 Women In Technology Awards.

“It’s normal for me now, I don’t switch off. I spend my time seeking out the most talented people and the most intelligent scientists, and there is a huge amount of those in Brisbane.”

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COVER STORY

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JORDAN DEBONO ZOOLOGIST Award-winning scientist Jordan Debono isn’t afraid to wrangle a deadly pit viper in the name of medicine. The University of Queensland PhD student spends her days surrounded by venomous creatures – mostly snakes – studying their venom and its effect on human blood.

“Yes, snakes can kill you, but they can also save your life,” says Jordan, 26, as Wesley, her pet woma python (pictured), snuggles under her hair to sleep. “My PhD asks questions like: Does a venom make our blood clot or not? For people suffering from clotting diseases like diabetes, or people who over-clot and are prone to stroke, this could be very useful information. Hopefully, it will aid future drug design and development.”

Working specifically with pit vipers, Jordan is also hoping to improve antivenoms and snakebite treatments across the globe.

“Of the 40 species of pit viper I work with, only two or three have an antivenom listed,” Jordan says. “The toxins in snake venom have been evolving for millions of years and they’re doing a specific job (killing prey) really, really well. This is something we can benefit from in the medical world.”

Jordan, who grew up in rural northern NSW, moved to Yeronga, in Brisbane’s south, in 2011 to study evolutionary biology.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) majoring in zoology, and is in the third and final year of her PhD. A diligent student, she began working in the UQ laboratories – for toxicologist Associate Professor Bryan Fry – feeding spiders, centipedes and scorpions.

“I was also looking after saltwater crocodile babies and green tree frogs in different labs across campus,” she says.

Jordan is also a qualified lifeguard, swimming teacher, and captain of her Mt Gravatt Vultures AFL team.

But “making science fun” is her passion and she dreams of a job in science communication.

“I like talking and being able to distil a lot of the information I have and make that accessible to people who aren’t necessarily involved in science,” she says.

The science faculty at UQ has recognised Jordan’s flair for communication, sending her to present at international conferences in Germany, China and the UK. She was awarded the faculty of science PhD Future Superstar Award this year, and in September was highly commended in the Life Sciences Young Achiever Award category at the prestigious Women in Technology Awards. “(In winning these awards) I’ve been given an amazing opportunity to be a voice for science and for women,” Jordan says. “I hope I’m the correct voice for the women who are in labs day in and day out doing an amazing amount of research who may never get the opportunity to get that funding they need or win that award.”

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST Water has fascinated Dr Peta Neale for as long as she can remember. The environmental scientist grew up by the beach at Kiama, south of Sydney, and now her life’s mission is to clean up the world’s waterways – and keep them that way.

“Water is essential for life,” says the passionate research fellow, who is based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus.

“We are getting a better understanding about the chemical effects on water from everyday things like pesticides and pharmaceuticals, and contaminants such as microplastic particles. Poor water quality can affect human and ecological health.”

As a key member of Australia’s only team to take part in the five-year European Union water-quality project Solutions, Peta is at the forefront of analysing the health of some of the world’s biggest rivers. She has worked with scientists from 17 countries to test the effect of chemicals on the Danube and Rhine rivers in Europe.

“It was a really good opportunity to work with world leaders in this field, and to be part of cutting-edge science,” Peta says. “It was a career highlight to work with such inspiring people and to do work that hopefully will have implications worldwide. Our water (in

Australia) tends to be fairly clean, but it’s different in Europe, where these big rivers have water that is untreated.”

Peta, 35, who recently relocated from Brisbane to northern NSW, was this year named Australia’s leading environmental scientist, based on the number of papers (47) cited by fellow scholars internationally during a certain period.

“I enjoy writing reports and telling a story with my data. I feel honoured that my work on different aspects of water quality has been cited more than 1000 times,” she says.

We are getting a better understanding about the chemical effects on water from everyday things Peta says her interest in science grew organically from when she was a child.

“I had an inspiring high school teacher in Year 8, and I fell in love with environmental science. I knew from that age that is what I wanted to do,” she says.

“My job is never boring. I’ve been able to work on many different projects, and I’ve been lucky to travel with my research.”

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SPOTLIGHT

The heat is on Family Food Fight’s Nicole Giles loves learning new tricks with her sister by her side, writes Kristy Symonds “I’m just here for the experience.”

It’s that typically cheerful and easygoing attitude that has led Family Food Fight star Nicole Giles down her current path.

It’s what prompted the 21-year-old, who had lived at home with her mum in the Caloundra area her whole life, to pack her bags and follow her partner to Melbourne about 18 months ago.

It’s also why she said “yes” to joining Brisbane-based big sister Bec, 30, on Channel 9’s reality cooking competition, judged by Matt Moran, Anna Polyviou and Tom Parker Bowles.

The “sisters from different misters” credit their mum’s “terrible” cooking and raising them on a diet of packet apricot chicken, Maggi Noodles and Chicken Tonight for inspiring them to learn the art of a good meal. “Even though her cooking was terrible, I still appreciated it,” Nicole says with a laugh.

But it was travel that really sparked her passion. Having explored Bali, Amsterdam,

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Barcelona, Paris, Ireland, London and Scotland, food became a true love.

“Bec and I are always talking about food,” she says. “I think some people look at it as a chore, but I think once you get out of that headspace and interested in what you’re cooking, that’s when the love of it comes.”

Growing up with a big age gap meant their time shooting Family Food Fight was a special chance to bond. “This experience has brought us so close,” Nicole says.

While she says the show was a wild ride, she would do it again. “I learnt a lot from the experience, and I got home and could do all these crazy (cooking) tricks.

“All of the contestants were so different.

We’ve all got different backgrounds and like cooking different styles of food, but everyone has the same morals and they’re all very family oriented, so it was easy to connect with them. With the love of family and the love of food, everyone is on the same page.”

While Nicole loves her job as a receptionist in Melbourne while her partner

studies, she says she’s excited to see where life takes her next.

“Everything is perfect at the moment, but the option to move home in the future will definitely be on the cards for me because I don’t see myself having a family in Melbourne,” she says.

“I could definitely see myself pursuing something (in food) out of this, but I don’t know if I have the talent for it or not yet, I’m still learning and experimenting.”

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FOOD + DRINK

Good innings This newcomer has Gabba views and tasty fare, but it’s the drinks list that will bowl you over RESTAURANT Tony Harper It’s not often I get blindsided by a drinks list.

But I did. Whoever put together the Gabba + Co version has made something special and far beyond what’s necessary for this very good, but simple and relaxed, venue.

And it sails well beyond wines (although the random array is delightful), with a stellar collection of spirits and associated cocktails, and some rather good beers. Of the latter, there is Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA – not the freshest bottle, but still spectacular and hard to come by.

It goes for pages and pages, but unlike the tomes handed out by sommeliers at luxe, inner-city restaurants, it isn’t filled with umpteen vintages of Grange and showpieces that few of us can afford. It’s grounded, well priced, and utterly captivating.

It leaves the menu for dead. Not that the menu is lacking, it just isn’t the same offkilter, wild ride as the drinks list. But dinner does have some pretty interesting stuff – braised goat with curry sauce and goat’s cheese mash ($38, I must return to try it!); smoked fish pie and cauliflower gratin ($34) – as well as more standard offerings – soy braised beef short ribs with greens and rice ($34, inset) and hot prawn cocktail ($19.50).

Lunch, as well as being lighter on options, is a little more staid. Cider-battered fish and chips ($18) comes with a ramekin of mushy peas, a wedge of lemon, and a small garden salad. And it’s really good, the batter crunchy but not oily, the fish moist, flaky (flathead perhaps?), and the salad fresh, simple and a far cry from the handful of mesclun mix that still pops up with alarming frequency.

Mushroom and goat’s cheese egg roll ($16) is basically two omelettes wrapped around the cheese and mushrooms, with slaw to the side. Again, simple but successful.

GABBA + CO 855 Stanley St, Woolloongabba Ph: 3391 1156 Chef: Marcel Titz Eftpos and major credit cards Vegetarian and gluten-free options On-street parking SCORES OUT OF 10 Food: 7.5 Drinks: 8.5 Vibe: 7 Service: 8 There’s a dish of squashed chips with sage salt (parboiled baby spuds, squashed and fried … what’s not to like?), and a bowl of roasted beetroot with red cabbage (both $9).

It’s simple but thoughtful food, with some interesting pairings. But, more importantly, it is made from decent ingredients, skilfully cooked, and assembled with care. The side salads are a prime example – built to have a purpose and to taste good, not just to add colour and bulk to the plate.

Gabba + Co is a partnership, two-thirds of which was spawned from Osteria Epoca – a spanking Yeronga-based Italian restaurant that had Basil Fawlty in charge of the floor when I visited. Here there are no issues – the service is bright, well-paced, knowledgeable, and not missing a trick. Not even an empty beer glass.

It all happens in a bright, contemporary room with blond-wood tables and chairs that are not padded but comfortable

enough, a central bar, and an open kitchen.

Windows gaze out, almost at pavement level, to Stanley St and across to the Gabba.

It feels like something between a glam coffee shop and a bistro.

Lunch is fine, but with such a rambling, captivating drinks list, Gabba + Co is a sitting duck for a long lazy dinner – aperitifs, perhaps a beer or two, braised goat in the middle, wines and a finishing cocktail … probably rum-based.

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Splash out Grill lobster on the barbecue for an unabashed treat without the fuss, says Alastair McLeod With summertime upon us, the livin’ (and the cooking) should be easy. This simple barbecue dish is an unashamed treat, but it’s similarly successful with prawns, bugs or white fish. The first time I experienced rock lobster was when I worked at Baguette Restaurant in Ascot. We offered a promotion every summer to tempt people to dine out during the traditionally quieter months of January and February. It was a huge success. The delicate, firm white flesh has a mild sweet, sea-spray flavour that requires little accompaniment. Something sharp to cut the richness, something salty to elevate, and something vinous to accompany. Smart man that Gershwin.

GRILLED ROCK LOBSTER, PINK GRAPEFRUIT, BURNT NATIVE LIME BUTTER, SCAMPI CAVIAR INGREDIENTS 1 large lobster, humanely dispatched, split and gutted 100g butter ½ lime, juiced 1 finger lime, halved Sea salt and freshly milled pepper 1 large pink grapefruit, segmented and thinly sliced 2 tsp scampi caviar

METHOD Place lobster halves flesh side down on a preheated barbecue until charred, about 2-3 mins. Turn and cook for a further 4-5 mins. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small pot over medium-high heat and cook until a nut brown colour. Add lime juice, squeeze in the finger lime, and season to taste. To serve, anoint lobster with butter, scatter with grapefruit, and spoon over scampi caviar. Garnish with flowers. Serves 2 Alastair McLeod is chef-owner of AlfreshCo, alfreshco.com.au STYLING AND PHOTOGRAPHY: Miranda Porter CERAMICS: Two Warm Hands @twowarmhandsceramics

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Lessons in love A young Brisbane actor shines in a classic Christmas tale of compassion, forgiveness and redemption Fiona Purdon

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laying the love interest of one of English literature’s most joyless characters no doubt has its challenges, but Arnijka Larcombe-Weate is excited at the prospect.

The Brisbane talent stars as Belle, the lost love of Ebenezer Scrooge in Shake & Stir’s much-anticipated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 19th-century classic A Christmas Carol at QPAC next month.

“I fell in love with Belle … her character is able to humanise Ebenezer and show him having a vulnerability,” Arnijka says.

“I love the fact they were once in love with each other. Even though he is a dark character, it’s good to see a part of him that is human.”

Arnijka, 22, of Samford, read the 1843 classic for the first time before her audition for the role and immediately felt an affinity with the story.

Scrooge (Eugene Gilfedder) is an elderly miser haunted by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him that he will be visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come.

It is during his visit with Christmas Past that Scrooge is returned to the time when he had the choice to continue his relationship with “poor” Belle or focus on making money.

“It is only later on that Ebenezer realises he has made a mistake in his life … he made the wrong choice. He was in love with Belle before he was overtaken by all the wealth.”

Arnijka says Dickens’ iconic tale reaffirmed many Western Christmas

customs and traditions, including the importance of family.

“It’s beautiful that Charles Dickens created a story that is still relevant today … and he really highlights what’s important around Christmas time,” Arnijka says.

“This is the first time Shake & Stir have adapted Charles Dickens, and they do justice to his writing. We are keeping to the traditional story; the characters are so rich.”

The actor is pleased to be reunited with director Michael Futcher, who was her acting coach on the set of The Family Law, the television series in which she had a minor role. Arnijka also features as Mathilda on Jonathan Shiff’s hit children’s television series The Bureau of Magical Things, and she won the Queensland Emerging Screen Talent Award at last month’s Brisbane International Film Festival for her work in the short film Now A Minor Motion Picture.

The rising star began performing as a seven-year-old in local theatre productions and is trained in dance, singing and violin.

She has been pursuing her acting dream full-time since leaving school in Year 11.

“I knew from the age of eight, when I went to see the musical Fame, that this was what I wanted to do, and I’ve never turned back on the idea,” she says.

“I’m really lucky to have found something I’m so passionate about. I’ve been a drama queen from a young age – I’ve always loved to perform.”

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Shock value Beauty and horror collide in confronting works Phil Brown Art should be beautiful, right? Well, not necessarily. In fact, in recent years there has been a strand of grotesque art that has become popular. Think Adam Cullen.

And I can understand the attraction.

Beyond Reason, the latest exhibition at QUT Art Museum, is beautiful and grotesque, which is a nice mix.

Walking through the show, I was musing on all this and recalled that it was actually a rather grotesque piece that first got me interested in art. I was banished to the school library at the time, spending a period there after getting kicked out of my art class. How ironic. I wasn’t the least bit interested in art until that day.

I picked up a book during my library sojourn and found a picture of Francisco Goya’s painting Saturn Devouring His Son, a horrifying image that made me think, “You know what? Art actually might be interesting.”

I was reflecting on that as I browsed at QUT Art Museum.

The image on the cover of the catalogue had immediately drawn my attention to this show. I refer to Sally Bourke’s Watershed, a kind of colourful cross between a portrait and a Rorschach blot.

Bourke has a whole wall of such portraits; smudgy paintings that could be considered a tad nightmarish. The curator of the show is QUT’s Kevin Wilson, who describes it all as “a rambling picaresque exhibition of works that venture into fairytale, the absurd, masquerade, animal-human transformation, theatre, satire, anti-fashion and parody”.

Kevin writes in his introduction to the catalogue that he sets out “to survey the work of 26 artists and their structural

DARK ARTS … Jacqui Stockdale’s Araneus (main); Sally Bourke’s Watershed (top); and Rosie Deacon’s Bit Fat in Da Back (detail). engagement with what may appear silly, empty, absurd, dark and fun”.

“What attracted me to these artists was the raw engagement … of imagery, the dark undercurrents of story telling,” he writes, describing the works as “a decadent treat for the senses”, which sounds about right.

I was drawn to the painters mostly – Bourke and Amber Boardman in particular.

There is a lot of sculptural and installation art in this show that is compelling, if at times a little confronting. Heath Franco’s videos are pretty out there.

Jacqui Stockdale’s works – photos, paintings, collages and drawings – are quite impressive, highly staged, magical, and a bit surreal. Her work deals with the portrait as an indicator of cultural identity, gender, and

the relationship of celebration, spirituality and death with human rituals.

It’s an impressive, if unnerving, show that takes up the whole gallery space and displays the curatorial skills within the QUT Art Museum. See what you think.

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FILM

THE USUAL SUSPECTS ... Jamie Foxx and Taron Egerton star in the latest blockbuster incarnation of Robin Hood.

ROBIN HOOD (M) hhkjj Director: Otto Bathurst Starring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn The most recent incarnation of Robin Hood reimagines the wealth-redistributing English outlaw as a kind of medieval superhero.

Little John is a dispossessed Moor who follows him back from the Crusades.

And Friar Tuck is … well, Tim Minchin.

Even he seems a little surprised by that casting decision.

There’s another, presumably coincidental, Australian connection, with Ben Mendelsohn’s oxygen-stealing performance as the Sheriff of Nottingham (following his aristocratic star turn as King George VI in Darkest Hour.)

Maid Marian (Eve Hewson) has also been given a modern makeover, in keeping with post-feminist sensibilities.

When the film opens, Robin (Taron Egerton) catches her stealing one of his horses – to give to her neighbour, who is unable to feed his family following the death of his own horse. Behind every great legend

… there’s a self-sufficient woman with the power to change his politics.

The besotted pair live in splendid isolation in Robin’s fairytale castle – until the sheriff conscripts the county’s noblemen to fight in the religious Crusade.

Years pass before we reconnect with Robin, mid-battle, in a parched foreign land.

The weaponry might be ancient, but this sequence is shot like a contemporary action movie – within arrow-whistling proximity.

The body count is high. Retribution is swift and merciless.

Having triumphed in the fiercely fought

combat, the Crusaders set about slaughtering their prisoners of war.

Robin rashly intervenes, receiving a nasty flesh wound and a ticket home for his troubles.

Back in England, his castle has been reduced to rubble and Marian, believing Robin to be dead, is now married to workers’ organiser Will Tillman (Jamie Dornan).

Having stowed away on a ship, Little John (Jamie Foxx) recruits the now-ripe soldier to his cause – bankrupting the corrupt authorities.

Mentor, coach and loyal sidekick rolled into one, the Moor teaches Robin to rely on his instincts, in an old/new twist on a familiar metamorphosis.

Together they launch a daring assault on the coffers of state and church, donating the proceeds of their handiwork to the county’s starving constituents.

Foxx’s Little John (the Englishmen can’t wrap their mouths around his given name) has such a proud physical presence, he threatens to throw the film off balance.

By comparison, Egerton’s boyish hero feels almost slight. And the actor relies a bit too heavily on the cheeky twinkle he mastered for the Kingsman franchise. It’s almost as if he’s auditioning to play a smooth, throwback Bond (which might yet prove to be the case).

The end result is a conceptually confused retelling of a time-tested folk story that might just pass muster with its target audience – young males who prioritise action choreography over narrative cohesion and character development.

THE GRINCH (G) hhhjj Directors: Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones This sweet, wholesome, visually extravagant adaptation of Dr Seuss’s The Grinch Who Stole Christmas! gently develops the moral message of the story in line with seasonal traditions. And its three main characters are vibrant enough to cut through what might otherwise feel like a spectacularly festive window display.

Benedict Cumberbatch’s deliciously droll interpretation of the grumpy green outsider supports the theory, acknowledged

by Theodor Seuss Geisel himself, of a connection between the character and his creator.

“I have always thought the Cat was Ted on his good days, and the Grinch was Ted on his bad days,” his stepdaughter, Lark DimondCates, has said.

This remake expands on its leading misanthrope’s relatable, human qualities, while the CGI artists playfully animate his furry strangeness. It’s a winning, accessible combination.

This Grinch is the grotesque representation of the inner-grouch

that exists inside all of us, given the right conditions – provided here by the psychoanalysis-friendly backstory about his lonely childhood in a gloomy orphanage.

Further highlighting his unhappy isolation is the vertiginous peak from which he surveys the houses of

Whoville, the residents of which are so happy, one almost suspects antidepressants in the water.

In the face of their excitement, the Grinch hatches a dastardly plan to rob the town of its Christmas sparkle by impersonating Santa and stripping each house bare.

Running welcome comic interference to the plot is his longsuffering canine sidekick, Max, and the irrepressible, freewheeling Cindy Lou Who (Cameron Seely), who surprises the Grinch when he squeezes down her chimney.

This is the third screen adaptation of this much-loved Christmas story; Ron Howard directed a version in 2000 with a hyperactive Jim Carrey in the lead.

Scott Mosier and Yarrow Cheney’s version is closer in spirit to Chuck Jones’s half-hour 1966 television special starring Boris Karloff – although quite a bit of padding is required to extend the material to a full-length feature.

While the chaperone’s patience might be tested, there’s more than enough going on visually to keep younger audiences engaged.

And judging by the bodyshaking guffaws of my Cindy Lou Who-sized neighbour, the slapstick comedy hits the sweet spot with its target demographic.

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TRAVEL

Capital culture With top-notch museums, galleries and gardens, there’s much to love about windy Wellington Phil Brown Here’s my standard line about Wellington, and I hope they don’t mind. I coined it after a visit there a few months ago. It goes like this – Melbourne and Hobart had a baby and they called it Wellington.

Everyone seems to agree that it’s apt. I happen to love Melbourne and Hobart, and after my first visit to Wellington, I’m enamoured. I would never, of course, forsake Brisbane, but hell, I could easily live in Wellington.

What’s the attraction?

The galleries, museums, cafe society and restaurants, the landscape, the people – these are just a few. It’s a compact city, New Zealand’s centre of government, and the world’s southernmost capital city.

“The Coolest Little Capital” they call it, and it’s the only one in the Roaring Forties latitude. Which is why they sometimes call it “windy Wellington”.

It’s on the water, with hills behind it, and the waterfront is vibrant.

I stayed at the Sofitel Wellington, which, after a day, felt like home. The hotel is just near the Wellington Botanic Gardens, and a botanical theme is reflected consistently.

I took in the caffeinated pleasure of Cuba St downtown and felt like I could easily be a local here Being run by a French hotel group (Accor), the theme also references the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, a garden that is world famous. The hotel has an excellent restaurant too, Jardin Grill.

I was invited to Wellington to look at Toi Art, the spectacular new $NZ8.4 million ($7.9 million) art gallery at Te Papa, New Zealand’s much-loved national museum.

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It’s one of the great museums of the world, and the new art gallery wing is fabulous. I felt at home immediately because the first thing I saw was a large, painted fibreglass elephant installation by Michael Parekowhai. This New Zealand artist is a GOMA favourite. We have a number of his works, including an elephant – a large upside down one called The World Turns, which sits outside GOMA and is one of our most popular public art works.

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After a visit to Te Papa, I went to roam the excellent City Gallery. I also went on a brief excursion to The Dowse Art Museum at nearby Lower Hutt. And there are many other great galleries and museums.

The restaurant scene is happening, and I had excellent dinners at Charley Noble and at Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, which serves French fare.

Cafe society in Wellington is fabulous, and on a windy Saturday, I took in the caffeinated pleasure of Cuba St downtown and felt like I could easily be a local here. I also rode the rather gentle Wellington Cable Car, which takes you from the city centre up to the Wellington Botanic Garden on the hill that overlooks the city.

The view is splendid.

It was an episode of Grand Designs New Zealand that first got me really interested in Wellington. Then I started hearing good things about it – and they are all true.

The beauty is, it’s just a three-hour flight from Brisbane. Perfect, right?

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AT HOME

Life currents A stone’s throw from a creek, this Norman Park abode is all about relaxed family living Tonya Turner

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enny and Paul Fraser’s dream of a home built with natural materials and with a rustic feel has been brought to life by Corinne Bolton from Elm Interiors. Their brand-new fourbedroom home in Norman Park, which replaced their two-bedroom fibro shack, is on a quiet and peaceful cul-de-sac with a creek running behind it. One day they plan to buy a boat, but for now they’re happy enjoying the view from the comfort of their luxurious residence with their children, Magnus, 16, and Archer, 3.

“We wanted to maximise the land and create a proper large family home that was liveable, practical, versatile and perfect for all seasons – literally our dream home,” Jenny says.

A double-storey, double-sided fireplace with exposed brick standing between the living and dining rooms is the home’s piece de resistance. Come winter time, its warm glow from the centre of the home will call the family together to gather around.

“We used exposed brick with rough mortar to give that reclaimed look,” Corinne says. Exposed concrete has also been used throughout the home, most prominently in an angular wall running beside the staircase, along the base of the striking brick and glass wine cellar, and around the fireplace.

Bringing the yang to the concrete’s yin, natural oak flooring was used to soften and balance out the materials, which also include travertine tiles outside.

“We also went with earthy colours throughout the bedrooms and bathrooms to tie it all in,” Corinne says.

Jenny and Paul made a conscious decision to choose materials and fittings that they felt wouldn’t date.

“They opted out of black tapware, for

instance, as we wanted this to be a house that would be current for as long as the family is in it,” Corinne says.

Creating large, liveable spaces that flow on to one another and connect the home to the garden, pool and creek on the 10m-wide block was also a design priority.

“The dining room and open-plan kitchen extend straight on to the outside covered deck and pool area,” Jenny says. “The

We wanted a large family home that was liveable, practical, versatile – literally our dream home seamlessness is perfect for entertaining large crowds. Now that the pool has heated up, the kids will be in there too, and, importantly, we will have a line of sight to them all the time.”

The main bedroom was created as a private parents’ retreat on the upper level at the back of the home and cantilevered over the deck area. “It’s away from all the kids’ spaces and has beautiful views on to the garden, pool and beyond,” Corinne says.

Now it’s simply a matter of finding just the right pieces of furniture and artwork to fill a few remaining empty spaces.

“We recently purchased a large side table from St Barts on James St. It’s an amazing piece of furniture that really fits in with the large dining area we have. We struggled to find a side table large enough for the space until we found this one,” Jenny says.

“The next acquisition will be some artwork for our main living room wall.”

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LAST WORD

Phil Brown It’s not that I mind being by myself ... I find my own company scintillating, in small doses I’m pretty comfortable in my own company, with certain exceptions. One of those exceptions is having dinner alone. That’s fine at home but in public it’s a bit sad, don’t you think?

I found myself in this situation recently when I was in Sydney on assignment. One evening I ended up having dinner by myself at Bennelong at the Sydney Opera House.

Wonderful restaurant, stunning location, and the food is terrific. But eating by myself, it just wasn’t the same as sharing the experience.

I was supposed to be dining with a friend but for various reasons ended up there on my Pat Malone with a song by Gilbert O’Sullivan playing in my head – his 1971 hit Alone Again (Naturally).

It was kind of embarrassing, and it reminded me of that scene from the movie The Lonely Guy starring Steve Martin, where he goes to a flash restaurant by himself after getting kicked out by his adulterous wife.

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Martin, as Larry Hubbard, turns up at the restaurant only to have all the other cutlery except his removed. He sits down, a spotlight hits him, and the whole place is gawking at him. How does he deal with it? He gets out a little notebook and pretends to be a restaurant critic. Which would explain the lack of company. Brilliant.

Maybe I should have done that at Bennelong? But I didn’t. I just sat there like a goose, all dressed up … just me, myself and I. Some folks I know from Brisbane were at a table nearby. They waved and I went over and explained why I was by myself. I didn’t want them to think I was a complete loser.

I looked at my phone a lot, and as soon as I had eaten my pavlova dessert, I got the hell out of there.

On a trip to Canberra recently I also found myself dining alone – at my hotel.

Luckily the restaurant manager was from Brisbane so he chatted to me for a

while. The rest of the time I looked at my phone, twiddled my thumbs and eavesdropped on a nearby conversation.

I also had breakfast by myself, but I feel that’s acceptable and less noticeable. And usually at breakfast I have a newspaper to distract me.

I will often pop into a cafe by myself and have a coffee and a cannoli. That doesn’t seem to bother me, and it’s not as obvious as having dinner by oneself. Why is that? I’ll let you figure it out.

It’s not that I mind being by myself, not at all. I find my own company scintillating, in small doses, and sometimes when everyone else is out and it’s just me and the dog at home, I revel in it. I turn the music up loud, listen to all the stuff I’m not allowed to play when everyone else is home, and luxuriate in the solitude.

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‘The Falls’, 10min* Esk & 75min* Brisbane • 109ac* natural bushland & cliff faces • 1km* Esk Creek frontage + swimming holes • Glamping outbuildings, shed, toilet & shower

‘Rutherford Farm’, Christmas Creek, Qld • 260.9ha* with picturesque views • 120ac* irrigation, multiple water points • Extensive infrastructure, new home + cottages

Auction Fri 14 Dec 10:30am (if not sold prior) Level 26, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane View By appointment only Wayne Jaenke 0438 231 634

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A Country Lifestyle at its Best in the Scenic Rim ‘Fassifern’, 36 Bliesner Road, Obum Obum, Qld • An oasis of calm and tranquillity • Be engulfed by the views and the breezes of this simple yet stunning homestead • Rooms open to long wide verandahs offering aspects across the entire 37.6ha* (93* acres) • The owners have relocated to Brisbane and require an immediate sale

Auction Friday 14 December 10:30am Level 26, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane Peter Douglas 0407 172 101 Rob Wildermuth 0428 222 687 Ray White Rural Queensland

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Impressive lifestyle Conveniently positioned on the crest of a hill in St Lucia’s newest apartment development, this property provides desirable Brisbane CBD views.

Spanning over one level, the floorplan includes a multitude of open-plan living areas and is surrounded by a balcony.

The entrance of the property opens into a hallway. In one direction, there is an open-plan family room and study. This area opens out to a balcony which surrounds the entirety of the residence.

Back inside, there are three generoussized bedrooms at the centre of the home, one of which is completed by an ensuite.

The remaining two bedrooms are serviced by a stylish bathroom.

In the other direction, the property features a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and living area.

With luxury at the forefront, the kitchen has been designed with ample bench space and cabinetry and includes stainless steel appliances, gas stove and marble benchtops.

The oversized main bedroom completes the floorplan. No expense has been spared in the design of the main bedroom,

featuring a luxury bathroom with a stylish freestanding bath, Carrara herringbone marble vanity and full length marble walls.

Designed by Lockhart Interiors, interior details include high ceilings, carpeted bedrooms, timber flooring in the living spaces and ducted airconditioning throughout.

Adding to the holiday at home vibe, the complex features resort-style facilities including a magnesium pool and Turkish steam room.

ST LUCIA 12/47 Brisbane St Unit: 328sq m Inspect: Saturday (Dec 1), 10-11am Agent: Jarrod Perry, Hutton & Hutton Real Estate; ph: 1300 858 211 or 0434 390 095 Price: $1.95 million+

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Historically 2 of the Mid-North Coast’s Best, Destocked & 500mm+ since July ‘The Meadows’ & ‘Riverview’, Raleigh NSW • ‘The Meadows’, 125.96ha* (311.1* acres) in 3 lots & neighbouring ‘Riverview’, 120.47ha* (297.6* acres) • Midway between Brisbane & Sydney, 5* minutes to the beach & 20* minutes Coffs Harbour • Historically improved pastures with deep, rich & fertile alluvial soils • Bitumen access, mains power & town water plus new fencing, multiple sheds & dairy complex • Federation style home (‘Riverview’), 2 bdm cottage & 2 building entitlements on 5* acre lots (‘The Meadows’) Some of the best value & reliable farmland in NSW suited to a variety of agricultural pursuits including beef, cropping or dairy.

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Auction Wed 12 Dec 2018 11am Cedar Bar, Bellingen (To be offered individually) Rory Birt 0403 913 527 Michael Jackson 0427 009 409 John O’Leary 0412 948 700 Lindsay Tutt 0403 232 109 *approx.

BREATHTAKING KANGAROO POINT

505/21 Pixley Street

This spacious 249m2 four bedroom residence captures an uninterrupted sweeping vista of the Brisbane River and city. The open plan living accentuates the views through floor-to-ceiling glass windows with a seamless interaction between indoor and outdoor living. This highly sought-after residence is only one of three in the building with just one neighbour on your floor. Conveniently located with the Thornton Street ferry on your doorstep and a rare three car accommodation. This opportunity is not to be missed!

4 BED 3 BATH 3 CAR +POOL +SAUNA

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AUCTION Thurs 29 Nov at 6pm Place Auction Rooms, 33 Lytton Rd, East Brisbane INSPECT By appointment

SIMON CAULFIELD 0437 935 912 MICHAEL BACON 0423 342 707 PLC-OP4721_BN_A

HAWTHORNE

113 Malcolm Street

Disregard all previous price indications… We are selling! This bespoke, architecturally designed home fuses external character charm with internal modern luxuries in a contrasting black and white aesthetic, ready for you to add your personal touches of colour. Situated in the highly-coveted inner east, this property truly has it ALL – Amenity, Location, and a Low maintenance home big on lifestyle. Reward yourself with an early Christmas present and inspect this home today.

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AUCTION Thurs 13 Dec at 6pm Place, 291 Shafston Ave, Kangaroo Point INSPECT Sat 10 – 10:30am

JUDY GOODGER 0438 767 377 MATTHEW FOOTE 0400 107 707

29A Claremont Street

Immerse yourself in the ultimate bayside lifestyle in this stunning contemporary home, custom built for today’s modern family. Set across three spectacular levels of living, the clever floor plan encompasses a harmonious collection of living and entertaining spaces, balanced with luxurious and private bedrooms. Add to this, a two-bedroom self-contained flat. Extraordinary views out to Waterloo Bay and surrounding islands will have you truly fall in love with this home.

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AUCTION Sat 1 Dec at 10am, On-site INSPECT Sat 1 Dec 9:30 – 10am

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Fairytale charm Built in 1908, this Queenslander cottage has been modernised through renovations that capture idyllic outdoor living through open, free-flowing spaces.

The house sits behind established gardens, lawns and a central jacaranda tree. It showcases Queenslander charm with latticework and timber stairs up to a covered street-facing veranda.

Inside, the upper level’s original floorplan and the modern additions have been divided by an intersecting hallway with a glass roof.

The front of this floor is all original rooms, which have traditional features, including timber flooring, leadlight windows, 3.3m-high ceilings, VJ walls and decorative cornices.

The main bedroom has French doors out to the front veranda, along with a walk-in wardrobe, and an ensuite with access to a side deck.

Two other bedrooms sit opposite the main bedroom, including one with veranda access.

The bedrooms encircle the living room, which flows naturally into the expansive family and dining area through two ornate

archways. Along with down lighting and built-in bench seating, the family and dining room has a built-in fireplace and walls of slider windows and louvres.

The adjoining kitchen features marble benchtops, a steel kitchen island, breakfast bar, ample cabinetry and quality appliances.

Sliding glass doors open the interior out onto a rear deck, which leads to an inground pool surrounded by native trees and plants. A cabana sits next to the pool.

WOOLOOWIN 26 Lisson Gr Land: 754sq m Inspect: Today (Wed, Nov 28), 5.30-6pm; Saturday (Dec 1), 9.30-10am Agent: Guy Horsley and Lucy McGuiness, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500, 0418 742 991 (GH) or 0466 097 099 (LM) Auction: On site, Saturday (Dec 1), 10am

Brand New Luxury Home - Will Be Sold

BRAND NEW LUXURY HOME - WILL BE SOLD

32 King Arthur Terrace, TENNYSON

Behind a private forecourt, an impressive door reveals high ceilings and wide southern beech floors, glass louvers add a touch of beach house feel, while the pool forms a pleasant backdrop.

Expansive in scale, the sensational living and dining room showcase premium finishes, innovative designer style and impressive proportions, this architecturally designed residence sets a new benchmark in low maintenance luxury just moments from Brisbane International Tennis Centre, Yeerongpilly Green Development and a selection of public transport.

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The Terrace C1933 A Grand Landmark Home

THE TERRACE C1933 - A GRAND LANDMARK HOME 2499M2

47 Hazelmere Pde, SHERWOOD

An architectural masterpiece, this one-of-a-kind property celebrates the meeting of two of the city´s most celebrated architects - the heritage-listed 1930s English-style residence by Charles Griffin and the breathtaking modern restoration and extension of formed concrete, glass and brick by Brisbane architectural luminary Shaun Lockyer. Sitting on 2499m2 of exclusive land, “The Terrace” includes championship floodlit tennis court, 18m inground pool, pavilion, multiple living and cellar. Located just 8km from the Brisbane CBD and close to restaurants, cafes, quality schools and Sherwood train station, secure this once-in-a-lifetime chance to make this magnificent home your very own.

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Bespoke design This residence complements Queensland’s outdoor lifestyle with open interiors and engaging entertaining spaces. The rare natural materials and resort-style inclusions further accentuate the house’s family-oriented opulence.

Established hedges, lawns and an ornate timber archway precede stairs up to a covered balcony with timber shutters and double-door entry.

Inside, the first floor reveals blackbutt timber flooring and high ceilings with decorative cornices.

Three bedrooms occupy the front of the house, including the main bedroom with a rain-shower ensuite, walk-in wardrobe, bay window and balcony access.

A central hallway flows to open-plan living and dining rooms separated by a black travertine and onyx feature wall and double-sided gas fireplace. The dining room sits beneath a crystal light piece.

These two rooms connect to the kitchen, which features a Green Louise granite kitchen island and quality appliances. Glass bi-fold doors open the kitchen and living room out onto a covered deck.

Downstairs, the ground floor has two additional bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, along with a laundry, bathroom, study and double garage with adjoining storage shed. The ground floor’s family room has a wet bar and combines with the timber pool terrace via bi-fold and sliding glass doors.

This outdoor entertaining area has a separate studio room and overlooks a pool.

It leads to a backyard that backs onto Kedron Brook and Kalinga Park.

RED HILL 15 Edith Terrace A RARE OPPORTUNITY - INNER CITY FAMILY HOME 810M2 Positioned in the prestigious family heartland of inner city Brisbane, this circa 1930’s grand Queenslander epitomises the character and history of early Brisbane architecture.

• 810m2 block covering 2 subdivisions • 2 expansive levels opening onto 3 covered decks

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KALINGA 151 Nelson St Land: 1118sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Dwight Ferguson and Leigh Kortlang, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500, 0412 385 720 (DF) or 0400 434 244 (LK) Auction: On site, Saturday (Dec 1), 1pm

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Introducing "Ohana" - A Libby Watson-Brown designed 3 level home Fully fenced 890m2 block with 15m lap pool and mature rainforest gardens Open plan living with huge deck - quality bespoke Italian fittings & fixtures Double sided gas fireplace, glass-topped air conditioned wine cellar Wood fired pizza oven, car turntable, stunning city views Separate self-contained accomodation perfect for au-pair, guests, home business or studio

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Ideal for families This contemporary house is a picture of relaxed and comfortable family living, revealing thoughtfully-arranged living spaces and luxurious entertaining elements.

The gated residence has a pebble driveway to its double garage and a welcoming covered alcove deck, which features dark timber and grants entry to the main level.

Timber flooring, neutral tones and large windows adorn the interior, which features three carpeted bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and awning windows at the front.

These bedrooms have direct access to a covered timber deck, lawns and gardens.

They sit near a bathroom with separate bath and a laundry.

Open-plan living and dining rooms take centre stage at the rear of this level, accompanied by a kitchen with black stone benchtops and European appliances.

Two sets of glass doors open the living and dining rooms out onto a covered tiled deck with timber balustrade.

Stairs off the deck lead down to the lower level, which has an in-ground pool

and a covered patio and barbecue area surrounded by established gardens. Inside, the lower level has a sprawling multipurpose room.

The main bedroom occupies the uppermost level, sharing this floor with a sitting room with numerous double hung windows overlooking the Gateway Bridge.

Marketing agent Vaughan Keenan calls the main bedroom “the ideal parents’ retreat”, thanks to its top-floor position, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.

CLAYFIELD 8 Sefton Rd Land: 706sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Vaughan Keenan and Nunzio Lo Castro, Grace & Keenan; ph: 3154 6333, 0417 057 150 (VK) and 0414 686 010 (NC) Price: $1.75 million+

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Paddington 50 Upper Cairns Terrace Iconic Home, Sweeping Views & Unrivalled Paddington Lifestyle.

This landmark five-bedroom property was built circa 1887 and is situated on 853sqm of land with a sizable floor area of 488sqm is ideally located in one of Brisbane´s most desirable suburbs.

Enjoy all the benefits of this sought-after location, only minutes to the CBD, walking distance to shopping and dining precincts, and close to schools and public transport.

With its elegant floorplan designed over three levels, updating the property to a new contemporary finish whilst respecting the character values will certainly restore this property to its former glory as one of Paddington´s trophy homes.

Don´t miss out on securing this property on auction day. Iconic residences such as this one in Paddington are a rare find and the opportunity to enjoy the unrivalled lifestyle offered by this home should not be missed.

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Margo McLay 0475 065 822 Paddington 3369 0101 15 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington

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Take in the city vistas Perched on the New Farm side of Tenerife Hill, this charming property boats city views from multiple levels.

The main entry on the ground floor opens into a hallway which extends the length of the property towards a spacious family room at the rear.

Two carpeted bedrooms are positioned to one side of the hallway, both with builtin wardrobes, and are serviced by a bathroom positioned directly opposite.

There is also a laundry and powder room on this floor.

Progressing to the first floor via an internal staircase, this level acts as the central living hub of the property, complete with a study, stylish bathroom, two additional bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a kitchen and lounge room of open-plan design.

Stylishly appointed, the kitchen features V-Zug appliances, commercial extraction, soft close cabinets and breakfast bar with ample storage.

Adjoining is a fully equipped butler’s pantry with basin, two integrated Miele dishwashers, walk-in pantry and additional fridge space.

A large dining room sits at the back of the property and is surrounded by a covered balcony outside.

Designed to be a private retreat, the main bedroom resides on the top floor and features a luxury ensuite with marble finishes and double vanity and walk-in wardrobe.

Outside, the residence features an entertaining area complete with a barbecue, built-in lounges and a bar fridge, overlooking an in-ground swimming pool.

NEW FARM 106 Villiers St Land: 374sq m Inspect: Thursday (Nov 29), 5.30-6pm Agent: Soren Anderson and Justin Smith, Kangaroo Point Real Estate; ph: 3320 1000, 0412 081 163 (SA) or 0438 143 691 (JS) Auction: On site, December 8, 9am

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Clayfield 32 Enderley Avenue Stylish And Contemporary Home This stunning architecturally designed home is both beautiful and inviting, both modern and elegant, featuring everything you´d expect from a luxurious home. The upper level has four bedrooms including an expansive parent’s retreat with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. On the lower level, a private guest suite, and the open plan living has subtly defined areas. The floor plan is particularly impressive due to the dimensions of the 621sqm block of land - there´s a 23.5m frontage.

Offering both a quiet sanctuary for its owners and the perfect venue for entertaining family and friends, this superb home’s living and dining areas are spacious and light-filled. The outdoor pavilion overlooks the pool to make the most of Brisbane’s balmy climate, and is the perfect setting for relaxing.

With its proximity to the CBD, and freeway access to the north and south coasts and the airport, this delightful home is sure to be snapped up quickly.

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Jermaine Jones 0430 153 259 Paddington 3369 0101 15 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington

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KANGAROO POINT 33/89 Thorn Street Private and Exclusive This architectually designed sub-penthouse boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms PLUS seperate study and powder room, opening up to reveal a vast and open floor plan with explosive city views that can be seen from all angles.

Floor to ceiling bi-fold doors lead out to a spacious balcony overlooking the Brisbane River and Story Bridge. This unrivalled space is perfect for entertainment and relaxation.

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Auction: 1st of December 2018 at 1PM Open Homes: Thursday 6:15 - 6:45pm Saturday 10-10:30am Kangaroo Point Real Estate 180 Main Street Kangaroo Point

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29 Anthony Street, Hamilton Open for Inspection: Saturday 1 December, 11.00-11.30am Auction on-site: Saturday 8 December

Incomparable luxury and design in Hamilton Elevated in one of Hamilton’s best streets, this architecturally designed contemporary residence is perfect for the modern and growing family.

Expansive in scale, this home boasts spacious bedrooms, multiple living and entertainment areas throughout, plus a media room and private study.

The state of the art kitchen features a butler’s pantry and spectacular views of the pool and alfresco dining area, perfect for keeping an eye on the children while cooking or entertaining friends.

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The beautiful master bedroom sets a new benchmark in luxury with an opulent ensuite boasting double basins and shower-heads as well as a spacious walk in robe to cater for the most avid shopper’s needs.

Additional features include: • Ascot school catchment • Fully ducted and zoned air conditioning plus fans throughout • Six bedrooms featuring walk in robes • 380 sqm of living space on a 610sqm block • Salt-water pool with viewing window

• Double lock up garage plus storage room • Spacious, north facing alfresco area with outdoor kitchen • Low maintenance landscape design This is one of the finest properties on the market, it won’t last long. Offers will be considered prior to auction. Call today to inspect.

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NEW FARM 106 Villiers Street A Modern Masterpiece On offer is a truly magnificent fusion of an ultra modern three level residence with character facade. Being Perched on the highly desired New Farm side of Teneriffe Hill the property maximises full city

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Auction: December 8 2018 9am On Site Open Homes: Thursday 5:30 - 6pm Saturday 11 - 11:30am and 22:30pm Kangaroo Point Real Estate 180 Main Street Kangaroo Point

Soren Andersen / Justin Smith

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Stylish living is on offer This colonial-style house has been the home of Keith and Alison Ross for more than two decades.

But Alison will be the first to tell you that back then, it didn’t look like it does now.

“We totally transformed it,” she says.

“We did some landscaping, put in some gardens, and did the renovation about eight years ago.”

However it will be having coffee or breakfast on the sweeping wraparound verandas that the couple will miss the most.

Entry to the residence is via the front veranda and an impressive statement red door, which leads through to a hallway with polished wood floors and pressed metal ceilings.

To the right is a lounge room with high ceilings, a fireplace and plantation shutters.

The lounge room flows out to the entertainer’s veranda and pool.

Also on this level of the property is a formal dining room with a chandelier and glass doors that open out to the backyard.

The kitchen has black stone benchtops

and quality appliances. A powder room, cellar, laundry and office complete this level.

Upstairs, there is a second living area with a kitchenette, family bathroom and another powder room.

There are also three bedrooms, including one with its own ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

The main suite also comes with a walkin wardrobe and an ensuite with dual vanities and a deep bath.

ASCOT 37 Mayfield St Land: 1213sq m Inspect: By appointment Agent: Dwight Ferguson and Sophie Didcott, Ray White Ascot; ph: 3868 7500, 0412 385 720 (DF) or 0408 207 942 (SD) Price: $4.5 million

NEW ZEALAND, Homestead Peaks, Queenstown Your Ultimate Lakeside Retreat Homestead Peaks is an exclusive twelve lot development on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown.

A naturally terraced site surrounded by beautiful farmland, Homestead Bay provides unparalleled lake views and precious all-day sun. The location offers a completely unrivalled lakeside position with direct lake access and an extraordinary relationship with Lake Wakatipu. Owners have the opportunity to secure one of the limited berths in the planned marina at Homestead Bay. Developed to the highest standard and offering uninterrupted views from every position, astute purchasers are able to secure one of the remaining sites in Queenstown’s premium residential address.

Land: 1.19 – 2.49 hectares per lot

PRICE: NZD $3,250,000 per lot VIEW: nzsothebysrealty.com/QBS12044 RUSSELL REDDELL: M +64 21 355 291 russell.reddell@nzsir.com MATT FINNIGAN: M +64 21 199 7669 matt.finnigan@nzsir.com Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

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FLOAT IN THE MAGNESIUM POOL BEFORE FRIENDS ARRIVE FOR COCKTAILS A sophisticated take on urban living, Saccharo has been thoughtfully designed for people who are fully engaged in St Lucia and surrounds. You can have your luxe apartment, close to what matters to you – shop locally, meet friends for dinner and walk to UQ, and never mow the lawn again.

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Latin GEMINI (8) 9 10 You become increasingly ambitious; and (May 21 - June 21) 9 Busy (6) goals are more easily reached. This Chances are, you’ve felt fettered by 11 confidence can’t help but bring regulations lately, but you’re now given a 10 Authoritative (8)success.

And if you take time for some chance to break free. Where others 12 Laughable (8) mischievous play you just may break a might hesitate before the fear of an 12 13 13 of wine so.

(6) uncertain future, you lead by example few rulesLarge along thebottle way – delightfully and show 14 15 Ancient stringed instrument (4) no doubt that you’re ready to CAPRICORN move on. This could mean letting some ys (10) 16 Intact (2,3,5) 20) (December 22 - January old grievances drop, so be ready to 15 16 17 Look after your health, 19 UndecidedCapricorn.

(2,3,5)Sure, forgive and forget. you can have fun, but sometimes 20 Play’s chief male character (4) 18 moderation is the key.

Thankfully, the CANCER cosmos apply this column to romance.(6) (June 22 - July 22) 23 doesn’t Supporting Here, be as playful as you wish, but don’t Your mind is drawn in many directions, 19 20 21 25 Dauntless (8) place all your cupids in the same basket. making it difficult to keep an eye on 27 End ofthat the line (8)a Recognise affairs don’t stand everything. Joint finances, in particular.

22 chance – especially the secretive kind.

And there’s nothing like financial woes 28 Victor (6) to try a relationship. At work, others may 23 24 25 29 Without warning (8) AQUARIUS cloud your judgment. It’s been said that (January 21 - February 18) many hands make light work, but some 30 Disclose treacherously (6) 26 Life’s harsher lessons now turn to your of them may be attached to highly advantage. And although you still feel opinionated individuals.

Down the pressure of responsibility, you won’t 27 28 lose yourDisgraceful sense of fun. Work and play LEO 1 event (7) overlap.

The cosmos also heightens (July 23 - August 23) 2 Elucidate (9) financial instinct, inspiring you to find Get ready for special treats to come your 3 Unstinting (6) income. imaginative ways to improve way. Enjoy every moment of feeling 29 30 And there’s truth in the cliche: pampered and spoiled. At work, too, your 5 Remaining (4) “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” patience should finally be rewarded as an 6 Piste (3,5) important breakthrough is achieved. A PISCES timely bonus could also make it easier to 7 Sugar coating (5) CRYPTIC CLUES 2 Inflowing currency (5,4) 16 Intact (2,3,5) (February 19 - March 20) pay debts. Bills first, luxuries later.

8 encouraged Preventtofrom speaking (7) Across 3 Works up to employ 19 Undecided (2,3,5) You’re look after your Sometimes, everything falls into place.

1 Don’t accept that it ought to a partner (6) 20 Play’s chief male own interests for a while.(7) The fear of 11 Distraught be thrown away (6) 5 He could be told, but character (4) letting others down is often a strong VIRGO 14 Painkilling drug (7) H A Ncadet C E due L forAa P R Oprobably P O S wouldn’t L U M B A23GSupporting O R Ecolumn S P E(6)C T 4CTrained incentive to carry on, but you must (August 24 - September 22) U E (8) O E D E understand I T (4) O E P25 Dauntless V E (8)H P O 17 Surprising change acknowledge that you’rerevelation only human. (3-6) Looks like a huge financial leap is on the H O L S6 T E Ra double P line I A (8) N I S T T extremely R A N Gsmall E G R A P P27LEnd E of the 9SIt’s Toast Slipping into cruise mode doesn’t equal horizon. Best avenues of investment are 18 Mercurial (8) U of putting K E I feature C I I N R28 Victor R (6) R M T T T inIfavour and (4-4) opting out, so give yourself plenty of land and property; jobs that enable you 19 this Stimulus (7) solo.

S C R A T C7 Give H E thanks, D T H Ewarning R E F (8) O R E A G A I (6) N I N A29 Without on weight takingCinHsome breaks week – preferably to cut down your commuting hours – or R League L match D E Egirl (5) A N I30 DiscloseStreacherously M (6) R 10 (8) E Russian perhaps work from home. And don’t be 21 Well disciplined (7) S O8 R T S F I E R Y D Try E SonEthe R river T I O N L A T E 12 Unusually tedious,Lis E G I SDown ARIES surprised if friends or family take more 22 21 Contusion M T C forgotten (4,3) A1 Disgraceful M N event O (7) for work (8)U (March - April 20) (6) interest in your well being. Some may D Partly E N concoct I M P O S T H A11SMyT word E (7) A N G E L2 Elucidate S A T(9) U R A T E D 13 a volume Feel overworked and underpaid?

24 Sensational (5) Not to give support without you even being I Oa certain page O size (6)E 14UActs N T E E having as executor? R ManyL 3 Unstinting (6) A worry. Recognition and rewards will aware of it. Go where life takes you.

26 Drag (4) M Iteachers N O Rwant to! (7) D O U B T5 Remaining M Prepare A T R toI publish A R Csome H L E S S (4)S E N O R 15 soon follow. Business travel is likely, as is P A items G (4) T O A 17DActs in A a dispiriting U wayT(9) R6 Piste R (3,5)C T S A unrevised good financial fortune. The time is also LIBRA L E T T18IThough N G he’s not there, O V (5) A T I O N L I’m O Bsorry E LforI refusing A O U T W A7 Sugar R D coating 16 right for disciplined work, which you’re (September 23 - October 23) L O the N error S I he’s A proverbially E O I8 Prevent A U R O (7)G E acknowledge U to from speaking more than capable of handling. And this If recent efforts have felt like all pain and S my T E P O T A C Kconspicuous!

L E S S Y N O N11 Y M R E of ways (10)U T (8) Distraught (7) T I N U E dedication doesn’t flow just one way: the no gain, don’t lose heart. This isn’t the 19 How to learn to dance 19 Old fashioned pop is her 14 Painkilling drug (7) more you give, the more you get. first time you’ve battled against the odds. in stages (4,2,4) Cryptic best composition (7) 17 Surprising So file mistakes under forget, and keep Quick revelation (3-6) 20 Space to turn round and 21 Consequences of Ulster’s 18 Mercurial (8) TAURUS for that breakthrough. Take Across: 1 19 Lumbago, 5 Respect, 9 (April Grapple, 10 Pianist, 11 China, trying 12 Therefore, 13 Legislate, 15 Fiery, in, 12 Scratched, 13 Desertion, 15 troubles Sorts,(7) berth (4) Stimulus (7) 21 - May 20) comfort in the fact that there’s a cosmic 16 Angel, 18 Saturated, 21 Doubtless, 24 Senor, 25 Outward, 26 Ovation, 27 Synonym, 28just Retinue.

26 Letting, 2723Step out, 28 Tackles.

Holiday break 22 Journey to the game (6) 21 Well disciplined (7) While others map out a clear plan for the support team assembling this week, for Teresa (6) 24 Simple but revealing (5) 22 Contusion (6) coming week, Taureans mull over the for you. A relationship may benefit from What retiring are 1426 Choice dishesDown: may be set1 Logical, 24 Sensational (5) past. Recently, life has suffered a reality honest heart heart.

2 Meaning, 3 Appraisal, 4 Overt, 5 Represent, 6anShame, 7 to Epitome, 8 Tottery, 14 ents, 6 Relit, 725Pitcher, 8 swains Strides, incapable of making (8) out on it (4) 26 Drag (4) Derange, 22 Train, 23 Scour. , 20 Enrages,2722 Igloo, 23 Holst. QUICK CLUES Amsterdam, 15 For a start, 16 Arduous, 17 Glutton, 19 Tension, 20 Break one’s nose, SCORPIO perhaps (8) Across (October 24 - November 22) 28 A girl distributes 1 Smother (6) Scorpios appreciate life’s more dramatic medals (6) 4 Ancient Greek moments. So you’ll love this spirited 29 Found to have and Latin (8) week. Matters of love and work steal the arrived (6,2) 9 Busy (6) opening scenes. The cosmos also creates 30 Gets up about mid10 Authoritative (8) a strong desire to express what you’re morning and washes (6) 12 Laughable (8) most passionate about. So do whatever Down 13 Large bottle of wine (6) makes you feel truly alive. The outcome 1 A loathsome creature 15 Ancient stringed promises to be sensational, and satisfying. repel it perhaps (7) instrument (4)

Solution to last week’s puzzle

CROSSWORD ANSWERS. CRYPTIC. Across: 1 Refuse, 4 Educated, 9 Proton, 10 Alliance, 12 Industry, 13 Octavo, 15 Edit, 16 Impenitent,19 Step by step, 20 Moor, 23 Easter, 25 Advances, 27 Breather, 28 Damsel, 29 Turned up, 30 Rinses. Down: 1 Reptile, 2 Floodtide, 3 Spouse, 5 Dolt, 6 Chin-chin, 7 Tanya, 8 Dies out, 11 Promise, 14 Beheads, 17 Exorcises, 18 Absentee, 19 Sherbet, 21 Results, 22 Safari, 24 Sheer, 26 Menu. QUICK. Across: 1 Stifle, 4 Classics, 9 Active, 10 Official, 12 Derisory, 13 Flagon,15 Lyre, 16 In one piece, 19 In two minds, 20 Hero, 23 Pillar, 25 Intrepid, 27 Terminus, 28 Winner, 29 Suddenly, 30 Betray. Down: 1 Scandal, 2 Interpret, 3 Lavish, 5 Left, 6 Ski slope, 7 Icing, 8 Silence, 11 Frantic, 14 Anodyne, 17 Eye-opener, 18 Volatile, 19 Impetus, 21 Orderly, 22 Bruise, 24 Lurid, 26 Pull.

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