REALM Issue 5

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H ami l to n Re ach #0 5 - W inter 2 0 1 9 FREE COPY | Communit y | Design | Retail | Lifestyle | Health

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Treat yourself

Always in style

Explore the neighbourhood

Catch the river breeze

Spark joy

Focus on food

E DITOR'S NOTE Winter is the perfect season for enjoying Hamilton’s river reaches. The crisp, sunny days are seemingly made for strolling along the recently opened Kingsford Smith Drive River Walk or hitting the courts at the brandnew Northshore Tennis Centre. In this issue, we share some of the best local sanctuaries to pamper yourself and we “spark joy” by harnessing the popularity of different home organisation techniques to help you declutter and streamline your homes.

We hope you enjoy reading!

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WHAT’S ON

LOCATION

WHAT 'S I N T HE AREA .

THERE’S NO DENYING A GLOSSY BLOWDRY OR RESTORATIVE FACIAL CAN MAKE YOU FEEL AS GOOD AS YOU LOOK. VISIT ONE OF HAMILTON’S PAMPER PALACES AND LEAVE WITH A PEP IN YOUR STEP.

T H E VERVE LOU N G E 1a/20 Racecourse Rd, Ascot VISIT IF: You are looking for a sanctuary to escape from the world.

The Verve Lounge is an opulent spa offering beauty and skincare treatments, including customised bridal packages. Be pampered in luxurious surroundings whatever the occasion.

Schedule some pamper time at thevervelounge.com.au I M M E R S ION CL IN ICAL SPA 1/121 Racecourse Rd, Ascot VISIT IF: You want clinical treatments that meld science with natural wellness.

Transform your appearance with the latest treatments and therapies across peels, injectables, fillers, laser and cosmetic enhancements, delivered by experienced doctors, nurses and dermal therapists. Book a consultation at icspa.com.au B OU'S FOR M E N BARBE R SHOP Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules St, Hamilton VISIT IF: You want something more than your average barber shop.

Bou’s understands what men really want to look and feel their very best. It combines traditional barber techniques and quality customer service to deliver haircuts, wet shave treatments and cut-throat razor lather shaves. Browse all services at bousformen.com.au C HAR L IE BRE T T E BE AU T Y 4/71 Racecourse Rd, Ascot VISIT IF: You’re ready to ditch acrylics and nuture your natural nails.

This family-owned boutique nail salon works with clients to grow and strengthen their natural nails. Stylists specialise in manicures, pedicures, permanent gel and shellac treatments. Pick your perfect polish at charliebrettebeauty.com FAR R AH Shop5/2 Harbour Rd, Hamilton VISIT IF: You are ready to shake up your appearance.

The stylists at Farrah work closely with clients to craft a hairstyle that works for them.

They take into account lifestyle, personality, face shape, skin tone and hair type to make sure clients leave the salon looking and feeling amazing. Book an appointment at far rahhamiltonharbour.com

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DESIGN

HAMILTON REACH

EXC LUS I VE RIVER HO MES NOW C OMP L ETE. SNEAK A PEEK AT THESE SUPERIOR HOMES IN A VERY SPECIAL LOCATION.

Hamilton Reach’s freehold absolute riverfront homes, the

River Homes that set a new benchmark for waterfront living in

River Homes, are now complete with the first residents moving

Hamilton.

in from May. Frasers Property tasked expert local building

We met the Director of the Tomkins team, Mike Tomkins,

company, Tomkins Commercial, to bring the Rothelowmandesigned River Homes to life. With a vision to create superior homes that maximise their very special location, Tomkins’

to talk about the much-anticipated River Homes project, the challenges and of course, the final outcome.

attention to detail is evident in the outcome – eight stunning

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DESIGN

One of the most important aspects of constructing a luxury, multimillion-dollar residential project like the River Homes is ensuring innovative building solutions are developed in order to deliver the high-end finishes promised to prospective homeowners.

R: What is your favourite feature of the homes?

M: My favourite features are the internal timber stairs and the floor to ceiling timber feature battening. They both lead your eye upwards and show off the soaring ceilings in the homes.

R: Did your team experience any major challenges during the building process?

M: We didn’t have any major challenges. Quality control measures were implemented throughout the build to ensure that each aspect met the required standards. To ensure consistency throughout the build, a large amount of stock, in particular the timber, was sent back to suppliers where required to ensure they met the high-quality standards we were seeking.

The external feature screens on the river side of the homes

Realm: What was a highlight for you in creating the

were custom designed and made and required considered

River Homes?

coordination to ensure water tightness, structural adequacy

Mike: One of the things our team enjoyed about working on this project was working with the same team we worked with on the award-winning Newport project at Hamilton Reach.

It was great to continue the relationship with Rothelowman architects and Frasers Property – both have exacting standards and we enjoyed working together to ensure the outcome was just as the two teams had expected.

R: We’ve been told there was a lot of effort put into the little details when building the homes, can you tell us about some of those?

M: Attention to detail was key in delivering a luxury finish in the River Homes. Something that became a focus was the tiling. All tiling was carefully mapped out so that the floors, walls and feature tiles all lined up perfectly, the drains were always centred within floor tiles and service points were hidden, yet accessible.

Part of our brief was also to make sure the Blackbutt timber used throughout the home all matched – on the stairs, under the kitchen bench and in the feature balustrading.

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DESIGN

and design intent. We achieved this through an innovative solution of designing a never-before-made 2-in-1 screen and glass fixture.

R: You’re a Hamilton local, what do you like most about living in the suburb?

M: Hamilton is a great place to live as it’s close to the city and the airport. The upgraded Kingsford Smith Drive River Walk is also great for cycling and walking and there’s a variety of places to eat out, including at Portside Wharf. James Street and Newstead are also easy to access for more dining options.

Three River Homes in the collection of just eight homes remain for sale. Make a time to view the beautifully furnished display home at 84 Parkside Circuit, Hamilton Reach. Contact Cameron Woods on 0407 495 355 or Cecilynne Jurss on 0417 647 591 or email hreach@frasersproperty.com.au Visit the Hamilton Reach Sales & Display Centre, 310 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton Reach.

Open daily 10am to 5pm.

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HEALTH

HEALTH & WELLBEING

N E W SPORT ING HUB SE RVES UP AN ACE. GAME, SET AND MATCH TO NORTHSHORE TENNIS CENTRE.

Northshore Tennis Centre hoisted the nets and turned on the floodlights in mid-January with residents raising a “racquet” at Hamilton’s newest sporting hub ever since.

Six brand-new pop-up tennis courts and an accompanying clubhouse and pro shop have welcomed players of all ages and abilities, drawn by state-of-the-art facilities and an enviable riverfront location.

Operations Manager Damian Vejnovic said Northshore Tennis Centre has welcomed a mix of residents, workers from nearby businesses and local school students since opening.

“Everyone in the area was pretty excited to see it open and to see all the activity and the programs that have started here since,” Damian said.

Boosting the new centre’s popularity is its simple, online booking platform that allows both members and casual players to reserve courts.

“Once you get to the courts you enter a PIN code, the gates will open for you and if it’s night-time, the lights will automatically come on too then turn off when your booking is done,” Damian explained.

In addition to casual bookings, Northshore Tennis Centre hosts adult and junior Super League competitions on a Saturday afternoon and Wednesday evening, adult social fixtures on Monday evenings and private lessons throughout the week.

It plans to launch Tennis Australia’s Hot Shots program for children aged three to 10 years and stage school holiday clinics as 2019 progresses.

Also planned are more coaching opportunities, including group lessons, a club championships competition, theme days and the introduction of Cardio Tennis fitness classes.

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HEALTH

“It’s like a workout and a tennis game in one,” Damian explained.

“There can be up to 10 people on the court with one coach, and it involves a lot of drills and constant movement to keep your heart rate at a certain speed. It’s a lot of fun!”

includes discounted booking and program fees, personal accident insurance and Tennis Queensland affiliation.

“You don’t need to be a member to play on the courts or take

He said the centre operators, TennisGear, were also speaking with Tennis Queensland about hosting tournaments for juniors, seniors and veterans at Northshore.

Northshore Tennis Centre membership costs $20 per year which

part in any of the programs but everything is cheaper if you are a member,” Damian said, adding members saved $7 per hourly court booking so after three bookings, the cost was recouped.

While the 2019 tournament calendar is largely locked in place, Damian said there was still potential for Northshore to host overflow matches or even squeeze another competition into the schedule.

Northshore Tennis Centre courts can be booked from 6am-10pm, seven days a week. The pro shop opens weekdays from 3-8pm and Saturdays from 1-6pm and offers equipment hire and sales.

Visit northshore-tennis.com.au

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The Royal Queensland Golf Club is the premier Golf Club in Queensland and one of the finest in the country.

Hamilton Reach is just 6km from the boasting a mix of vibrant recreation,

Northshore Tennis Centre is in walking distance and there’s walking and cycling paths surrounding Hamilton Reach.

For a day at the races, the Eagle Farm and Doomben Racecourses are just 3km away.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch and great coffee at the Northshore Harbour Cafe overlooking the Brisbane River.

Portside Wharf offers fashion boutiques, a day spa and a variety of fine dining restaurants and cafes along with an IGA supermarket, cruise terminal, 24 hour gym and Dendy Cinemas.

Historic Racecourse Road is another fabulous lifestyle destination with over 130 retail shops, restaurants, bars and service providers.

Every weekend you can enjoy the 180 dining and entertainment shipping containers with culinary delights for every palette at Eat Street Northshore.

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Neighbourhood Guide

Skygate provides a range of shopping including DFO and a 24 hour Woolworths supermarket.

Brisbane CBD with a neighbourhood , retail and entertainment precincts.

As well as plenty of local primary schools, some of Brisbane’s most prestigious schools are nearby including St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, St Rita’s College and Clayfield College.

Enjoy easy access to Brisbane tertiary education facilities with TAFE Queensland walking distance away and QUT and the University of Queensland accessible

by CityCat.

The Northshore Hamilton CityCat Terminal provides easy access to the CBD and surrounding suburbs and bus services will take you from the on-site bus stop to Doomben train station to travel further afield.

The Gateway Motorway provides easy connectivity to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts and the Brisbane Airport is an easy drive for interstate and international travel.

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The Royal Brisbane Hospital is 7km away and the closest medical centre is just 2km away at Hamilton Harbour.

LOCAL

VALIANT STYLING

SERV ICE NEVER G O ES OU T O F S T YL E. PROFESSIONAL STYLING AND FURNITURE HIRE THE KEY TO A QUICK SALE.

Hollywood celebrities use them, as do brides-to-be; party planners and event managers would be lost without them and now smart homeowners and property professionals are clamouring for their services.

Savvy stylists with one eye on the finer details and another on the big picture are invaluable when it comes to shaping a desired aesthetic.

Professional property stylists are carving a niche designing and tailoring home interiors to capture the attention of potential buyers with Valiant Property Styling blazing a trail in the field.

Valiant’s interior styling and furniture hire services have elevated new and display houses and transformed existing homes in Brisbane for more than 10 years.

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LOCAL

Valiant Property Styling Business Development Manager Lara Malengret said the service catered to customers from real estate agents, to developers and builders, to individual homeowners; and could style on any scale, from an entire house to a single bedroom.

“Professional property styling unlocks the full potential of a space which is a key ingredient in giving sellers an edge in nabbing a quick sale and snaring an optimal sale price,” Lara said.

She said Brisbane-based stylists worked closely with clients, starting with a site visit to an individual home or consultation with developers, before sourcing or selecting furniture and accessories from Valiant’s local warehouse then delivering, installing and styling them.

VALIANT’S TOP 4 INTERIOR TRENDS FOR 2019 1. Natural Calm Earthy elements of raw timber, stone, light leathers, linen, cane and rattan feature heavily, balancing a neutral colour palette. In cooler months, autumnal colours of rust, ochre, plum and blush transform these interiors into warm and inviting homes.

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modern materials such as powder-coated perforated steel, and hints of metallic gold and brass against a colourful palette.

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LOCAL

KINGSFORD SMITH DRIVE RIVER WALK

SC E N I C ST RETCH A STA ND OUT. RIVER WALK WELCOMES FITNESS FANS OF ALL ABILITY.

Commit to fit in 2019 and be rewarded with one of the best views in Brisbane.

The new Kingsford Smith Drive River Walk is now open with the scenic stretch fast cementing itself as the location of choice for residents taking an early morning stroll, tackling a post-work workout or setting off on a weekend bike ride.

Stretching for 1.2kms from Brett’s Wharf in the east to Cameron Rocks Reserve in the west, the landmark River Walk is a standout feature of the Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade.

Built out over the Brisbane River, the River Walk incorporates both a dedicated two-metre wide pedestrian path as well as a separate three-metre wide, two-way cycle path.

Directional and guidance signs and line-marking separating cyclists and pedestrians ensure everyone can safely enjoy the River Walk.

Shaded rest areas with river-facing bench seats, water stations and tropical garden beds provide the perfect motivation to stretch muscles, catch your breath or just enjoy the view.

The River Walk opened to the public in December 2018 after several months of construction which used more than 5800 cubic metres of concrete – enough to fill more than two Olympic swimming pools – as well as almost 120 pre-cast concrete panels to cantilever it over the water.

Work continues on this vibrant urban corridor with the eastern road section from Harbour Road to Eagle Farm scheduled to open all six lanes to traffic from mid-2019.

The rejuvenated Cameron Rocks Reserve will also reopen in mid-2019 and the new urban plaza at Brett’s Wharf is scheduled for a late-2019 opening.

IMAGES: Steve Ryan, Rix Ryan Photography

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LOCAL

RESIDENTS

R E S I DENT S Q&A: S E ON AID K E NNEDY. SEONAID KENNEDY UNDERSTANDS THE VALUE OF A CLOSE-KNIT COMMUNITY AND THE FRIENDSHIPS THESE CONNECTIONS CAN SPARK. SHE TELLS US ABOUT HER PLANS TO BRING HER NEIGHBOURS TOGETHER OVER A COFFEE, WINE OR TENNIS GAME.

R: How important is community to you?

S: A sense of community is extremely important for good health and wellbeing; for people to feel connection without intrusion.

R: Tell us about the regular coffee catch-ups you organise for neighbours.

S: A few of us have started a Hamilton Reach residents catch-up, not only for coffee mornings but other activities, too. Our next plan is for a wine and cheese evening around the pool. Other ideas we have are for a social game of tennis at the nearby courts, long lazy afternoon picnics, lunch in the park, bocce and more coffee catch-ups!

R: What is your favourite spot to relax and why?

S: Under the trees in the park with a lazy breeze watching the Realm: What prompted you to move to Hamilton Reach?

passing river traffic or sitting in our local café looking out over the river.

Seonaid: Hamilton Reach is a great location with good amenities and is close to shopping and the city with easy access via CityCat. My husband and I moved here in October 2013 and we were one of four couples who were the first to move into our building.

R: What do you love most about living at Hamilton Reach?

S: I love looking out over the Brisbane River – it’s always changing with boats moving about and ships coming and

R: What is your local tip for coffee, food and drink?

S: There are so many great places and a diverse range of eateries within easy walking distance at Portside or Racecourse Road.

R: What is your favourite local hidden gem?

S: Oriel Park at Ascot. It’s a good place to take children for a play with good cafes nearby.

going.

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FEATURE

PANTRY IN V E NTORY A well organised pantry can reduce wastage. Empty each shelf in turn and discard anything that has reached its expiration date. Group pantry items by type – pile together tinned vegetables, baking products, breakfast cereals, etc. – and evaluate what remains. Consider donating surplus unopened food to a local charity and plan menus around already-opened packets. Restock the pantry, keeping foods grouped by type, with labels facing outwards and positioning items with earlier expiration dates at the front.

TIP: “The secret to pantry bliss is grouping items in quality organisers to make the most of your shelf ending with sentimental items. She advocates keeping only

space,” James said.

those things that “spark joy”, encouraging mindfulness and effectiveness.

F IV E-BOX M E T HOD

CHALLE N G E S

Find five boxes and label them “rubbish”, “recycle”, “put

Take a creative approach to decluttering by setting achievable

away”, “donate” and “mend/fix”. Working one room at a time,

goals. Try the Minimalism Month where you rid your home

fill the boxes accordingly then empty the first two boxes into

of one item on the first day, two on the second day, three on

their respective wheelie bins; take the contents of the third box

the third, right through to 30 items on the final day. Similarly,

and return each item to its rightful storage spot; bag up the

the 365-Day Challenge encourages a habit of donating or

fourth box’s contents for charity; then repair what can be fixed

discarding one item each day over a full year. For quick results,

or neatly set aside anything in the fifth box that requires

try the 12-12-12 Challenge and find 12 items to discard, 12 to

extra attention. Take the emptied boxes and proceed to the

donate and 12 to return to their proper storage spot.

next room.

WA R DR O B E E DIT Start taming an unruly wardrobe by removing everything and separating unwanted items into three piles: sell, donate and discard. Be honest and cull clothes that don’t fit or no longer suit your lifestyle. Consider packing away seasonal items such as bulky winter coats until they are needed. Sort remaining pieces into a system that works for you: place uniforms and workwear together; divide into seasons; or group by style (longsleeved shirts together, trousers together, etc.). Rehang with the hangers facing outwards. Once an item is worn, return it to the closet with the hanger facing inwards so you can see how often it is worn.

TIP: “Having high quality hangers will ensure your clothes are kept in tip-top condition,” James said.

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LOCAL

FOOD

P OTAT O GNO CCHI WITH ST R AD BROKE KING PRAWNS AN D S AGE BEURRE NO ISET TE .

RECIPE BY TIM MICHELS, CHEF, ONE FIFTY ASCOT BAR AND RESTAURANT, RACECOURSE RD.

INGREDIENTS

6. Using the plastic wrap as a mat, roll up the dough tightly so it forms a log shape.

1kg pinkeye potatoes

7. Carefully position the log in a steamer and steam

250g plain flour

for 12 minutes.

20g salt

8. Remove, unwrap plastic and slice the dough into small medallions.

8g white pepper

9. Heat butter in a large pan and when starting to brown, add

6g fresh nutmeg

sage leaves. Add medallions and panfry until lightly golden 40g butter

and coated with the sage beurre noisette.

4 egg yolks 8 green Stradbroke king prawns, peeled and deveined Handful fresh sage leaves METHOD 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add whole potatoes. Boil until cooked through.

2. Drain the potatoes and, wearing kitchen gloves, peel and discard their skin while they are still hot.

3. Push the potatoes through a mouli or ricer while they are still hot. Gently fold in the egg yolks, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg until combined.

4. Turn the dough out on to a floured surface and shape into a ball. Wrap it in cling wrap and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

5. Place a double layer of cling wrap along a bench or table and position dough on top. Carefully roll out with a floured rolling pin into a long rectangle. Line the prawns, head-toIMAGE: Supplied by One Fifty Ascot

tail, along the base of the rectangle.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENT

W H I SK Y & WINE TASTING S .

LIVING AT HAMILTON REACH IS ALL ABOUT ENJOYING THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE.

Hamilton Reach residents welcomed the advent of cooler autumn nights with an indulgent evening of whisky and wine tastings in May. Peter Tamblyn, who runs independent bottle shop Sense of Taste at Portside Wharf, shared a carefully curated selection of boutique wines and exquisite whiskies with residents eager to learn more.

The remarkable drops were paired with a selection of premium cheeses from Le Fromage Yard, sparkling conversation and warm, neighbourly connections.

To keep up with Hamilton Reach’s range of free community events follow us on Instagram or Facebook at IMAGES: Richard Walker, RDW Photography

@hamiltonreach

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