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Is Boundary Street at West End suffering from a lack of love? Gabba ward councilor Jonathon Sri thinks so and has launched a petition calling on the Brisbane City Council to fund an upgrade of the village precinct in next year’s budget. There’s a fine line between the grungy and edgy look that has come to define West End and an air of neglect. Cr Sri cites bent and vandalised street signs, cracked sections of pavement and broken bench seats as evidence of the lack of council affection for the suburb’s most heavily trafficked street. In the same week, Cr Sri launched his petition, Sekisui House, which is building the $1 billion West Village apartment project on Boundary
Street, unveiled its Village Retail amenity. By 2020 this will feature three restaurants, 20 food and beverage outlets, a fresh food market and a Woolworths supermarket. The challenge would seem to be to balance the fresh, contemporary development that West Village will bring to the precinct against the appeal of the traditional West End neighbourhood. “We have seen a lot of massive changes in the area, huge new developments, including West Village, but no investment back into the public realm,” Cr Sri says. The councillor has a point. The Brisbane City Council has raked in huge amounts of money in development approval fees from West Village. The time is ripe to re-invest some of these funds in the local community. Boundary Street would be a good place to start. West End adds a unique splash of color and character to the city’s urban canvas and it’s up to the council to ensure its survival while ensuring that any upgrade to the street maintains its character and history. It would not be a big ticket budget item but it would be a worthy one.
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Teneriffe’s own war on waste By Alex Treacy This month, the war on waste is coming to Teneriffe. No, the ABC’s Craig Reucassel won’t be rolling a big ball of plastic bags down Vernon Tce – Teneriffe’s own program is called Trash Free Teneriffe, a weekend of waste reduction education and litter collection on September 15-16. “We wanted to try and have a positive spin on keeping our neighbourhood clean and tidy,” says Michael Fritschi from the Teneriffe Progress Association, who will co-host the event alongside Central Ward’s Cr Vicki Howard and Hemingway Cafe. “We want you to love where you live, and let’s love where we live with a ‘Trash-Free Teneriffe,” he said. The plan according to Mr Fritschi is to meet at Hemingway Cafe at 9am both days, bring your keep cup for a free coffee, learn about the initiative and ways you can reduce your waste, head out for an hour of
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The college Towers block with no name rise in values The race to find a new name for the planned Inner City North State Secondary College in Fortitude Valley is still wide open. The Inner City North State Secondary College is to be a vertical school on the site of the decommissioned Fortitude Valley State School. My Village News has been receiving some great ideas such as:
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By Mike O’Connor A University of Queensland study has shown the removal of the Energex transmission towers at Newstead would boost the value of the adjacent land owned by Mirvac by $5 million. John Sturgeon, Programme Leader, Real Estate and Development at the University of Queensland’s Business School said the study was part of a multidisciplinary project embracing costing, economics, marketing and town planning. “I looked at what’s the before and after situation - before with the stigma of the towers and the after situation if they are removed,” Mr Sturgeon said. “The figures indicate a multi-million dollar uplift. “They hold back values where they can be seen and there’s the stigma associated with an electromagnetic field. “I discussed it with Mirvac and it said it had gone through the exercise and that $5 million was the difference between before and after to the value
The University of Queensland’s John Sturgeon says money spent on the towers’ removal would be recouped by a rise in land value and rates.
of the adjacent hectare to the north of the tower. “To drop it they said, would cost around $10 million.” He said that he understood there had been some discussions regarding both Riverside Marine (which owns the site to the south of the tower) and Mirvac contributing to the cost and perhaps the federal government. “As well as improving the amenity of Newstead and Bulimba, it would also lift the value of the 23 hectare Australian Defence Force Bulimba Barracks which is to be sold for redevelopment. “There’d be a value uplift for
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Stretch it out - it’s time to shake off the doona and DO STUFF! Spring gets lively in the central suburbs, and New Farmian Joles Hill has a few hot tips to smooth the transition from hibernation to have-at-it! If you’re the type who enjoys a sauna to ice-bath awakening, be prepared to plunge into Spring in a blaze of live music. Valley Fiesta kicks off from August 29 and pumps adrenalin through three laneways and 40 local venues during a new five-day festival program. Touted as the largest incarnation in its 22-year street-party history, the 2018 Fiesta features much music and free daily shows like inflatable art installations and high-flying circus acts. You’ll have a small chance to catch a breath before Big Sound rolls into town on September 4 and spills more music goodness through the Valley streets for another four days, courtesy of over 150 acts prepped and ready to bust up a guitar string or four. For programs and tickets, head to www.myvalley.com.au/valley-fiesta and www.bigsound.org.au. Meanwhile, for those who prefer a gently-does-it approach, the buttery waftings of popcorn and ultra CHEAP
cinema tickets for the next 365 days provide a safe starter option for cocoon transitioning. Sign up for a $5 annual membership at New Farm Six Cinemas and bag yourself a complimentary FREE ticket, plus secure $10 tickets for the rest of the year! Shoot over to fivestarcinemas. com.au/new-farm to sign up. Or how do you feel about ogling snaps of the cute and not so cuddly with a bevvy in hand? The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is showing from this month at the Brisbane Powerhouse. And be sure to make use of the fabulous Bar Alto while you’re there. Good art is enhanced by good wine, #amiright!? If that inspires the creative juices, get ready for some hand binding - of books that is. Work-shop Brisbane is running a handmade book class so you can crafty up your own journal, notebook, photo album, portfolio - you get the drift. If you have a penchant for upping your skillset in other mediums, Workshop has a host of upcoming classes which bring a capital COOL to craft. Think resin jewellery making, intro to metalsmithing, hair styling 101 and Ukulele lessons. Check the schedule here http://www.work-shop.com.au/ Lastly, a couple of quick shout-outs. The Eco Expo will be bettering the RNA showgrounds from Sept 14-16. This year we’re each encouraged to take just ONE step in our life to become more planet-friendly. There’s heaps of inspo at the Expo for you to decide what that step is. If you decide you want to take several steps, green-thumbs up! Speaking of betterment, Havana Bar is shouting 50 cent wings on Sundays, and one dollar from any Furphy Beer purchase is donated to our struggling farmers. Akubras off to you Havana!
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something like this.” But Ms McGregor said she stuck to her passion and released a baby range which aligned with her organic and minimalist lifestyle. While the brand received a boost from her Shark Tank exposure, Ms McGregor said social media played the largest part in Bare and Boho’s growth, with almost two-thirds of business driven through Instagram. Her hot tips for social media included posting daily to Instagram, using fun social media polls to access customer feedback and adopting that feedback into future product design. Local parents interested in business tips are encouraged to attend the next instalment of The Long Morning Tea on October 16 . The guest speaker will be Carly Brown, founder of UNE PIECE swimwear of ‘Original Sexie Rashie’ fame. The Long Morning Tea is hosted by My Village News and River City Labs. Search bit.ly/Thelongmorningtea for tickets, $15.
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Poppies as far as the eye can “sea” The call has been placed - Standby with knitting needles at the ready! Plans are afoot to bedeck one of the city’s iconic churches in a sea of crimson and black woollen flowers. The ‘Poppies for St Mary’s Project’ envisages an Honour Wall at St Mary’s Anglican Church to be filled with thousands of knitted and crocheted poppies for Remembrance Day this year. Knitting groups have convened all over the inner-city to create the blooms, but organisers are putting the call out for more crafty volunteers to truly bring their vision to life, which includes a Garden of Remembrance. Organisers and volunteers have produced close to 3,000 poppies so far, but are on the hunt for more nimble knitters and quick-fingered crocheters. The special plans for the Kangaroo Point church, which sits atop the cliffs, echo’s the international movement of “5,000 Poppies”. Started inadvertently by two Melbourne women, what was a
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Apartment number 89 steps up What would be your reaction if someone said to you that you have no choice but to walk more than 700,000 steps next month or else? The resident of apartment 89 in Admiralty Quays luxury apartments did that and more, clocking a scarcely believable 731,995 steps on her way to winning the inaugural Admiralty Quays Step Challenge and a night’s stay at the Marriott Hotel. Building manager Jane Harris said the resident’s determination to win was “inspiring”. Fifteen residents participated in the challenge, registering a collective 5,582,943 steps for the month of July and in the process raising $3,675.16 for the Black Dog Institute, a not-forprofit dealing with mental health and suicide prevention. Ms Harris says the challenge proved so popular, they’ll be doing it in July next year as well. She agrees that it should become a tradition.
Cake-off at Holy Spirit Holy Spirit School’s Spring Fair fundraiser on September 16 will be sure to be a sweet occasion with a student bake and cake decorating competition aptly titled My Decoration Rules. All children at Holy Spirit School are invited to enter the competition to bake and decorate a cake. Each cake entered in the competition will be sold at the Spring Fair Bake Stall. Principal Kim Davis said with the launch of Holy Spirit School’s first school cookbook ‘Cooking with Spirit’, the cake bake and decorating competition was an opportunity for budding junior cooks to shine. “No doubt there’ll be plenty of artistic flair and some tasty treats up for grabs,” she said. “All funds raised through our Spring Fair this year will go directly towards enhancing the learning environment for the children
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SALON GOES TO GREAT LENGTHS Studio Ash Hair is a favourite of in-the-know locals for its mix of high-level service set amongst a quirky and unexpected collection of wares. We spoke to owner Phillipe Lagoinha about why his boutique of fun has locals f locking. Phillipe keeps a row of Barbie Dolls on a shelf at Studio Ash Hair to remember all the times he asked for them at Christmas, so he could practice his style. He’s known since the age of four he wanted to do hair. “We love looking after our clients from all walks of life with hair styles that suit the individual”, Phillipe said. The Barbie Doll shelf is just one of the many talking points within Ash Hair. “I think of my salon as a bit of an art gallery, I like knick-knack things.” Phillipe also displays and sells his clients’ jewellery and hats, hangs paintings from local artists, and a pair of funky chairs come from nearby Social Fabric Design House. With his obvious passion for supporting like-minded creatives, Phillipe also welcomes hairdressers
and makeup-artists to rent a Studio Ash chair and “enjoy being creative without the stress of starting your own business”. Amongst the curios, you might just spot a city celebrity or two – Tracey Watkins, owner of local fashion house White Label Noba, is a personal fan of Studio Ash Hair. And speaking of renowned identities, Studio Ash Hair is an ambassador salon for Great Lengths hair extensions, which Phillipe describes as “like the caviar of extensions” for their small bonds and ease of care. To shop, get styled and have a gossip visit
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A boutique salon providing a relaxed and warm atmosphere for you to indulge yourself in a range of massage, spa and nail care treatments.
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WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOUR CHEMIST COULD DO! Pharmacist Anna Logan lets us in on a few of the additional services you can find at TerryWhite Chemmart Gasworks.
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We offer vaccinations instore for whooping cough, flu and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). There’s a lot of post-Ekka cold and flu around. The bad flu season often occurs in September. We have a big whooping cough campaign currently, which is so important if you have babies happening in the family. We also work a lot with children, making sure they are getting their correct vaccinations.
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When Brisbane born Audiologist Andrew Campbell first moved to Teneriffe in 2006, he decided against opening a hearing practice in the area, opting for suburban shopping centres with older demographics. As that business expanded across Australia and into Asia over the next decade, he relocated to the healthcare hub of Nashville Tennessee USA, where he assisted Independent Audiologists in implementing best practices. “My work in Nashville was a refreshing change from corporate Audiology, I learned that Independent Practice was the ideal platform to achieve quality outcomes and sustained patient relationships, so I decided to move back to Teneriffe last year
and establish Campbell Cosmetic Hearing,” he said. Andrew decided to open his Wickham Tce and Teneriffe practices when he noticed many of his ‘downsizing’ customers living near the city were making the trek to see him in out in the suburbs, generally opting for hearing solutions that can’t be seen. Today’s hearing aids are smaller and smarter than ever before and can generally lead to dramatic improvements in quality of life right from the initial appointment. To suss out your options contact Andrew: ANDREW.CAMPBELL@COSMETICHEARING.COM.AU.
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Newstead North booms By Alex Treacy
Teneriffe fights height The Teneriffe Progress Association has joined local resident David Loxton in objecting to the proposed construction of a house in Hastings Street. Association president Ben Pritchard said the proposed development fell well short of protecting and preserving the character, amenity and streetscape of Teneriffe and failed the requirement of the City Plan to reflect or complement the city’s traditional building character. Mr Loxton, whose property on Crase Street is located directly behind the site, said he was not antidevelopment. “I don’t want to be seen as a whinger but the proposed building will be 11.5m above the natural ground level when 9.5 metres is the height allowable,” he said. “I just want people to be required
to stick to the rules.” The site had been occupied by a pre-1946 house that was demolished with the approval of the Brisbane City Council after it was deemed unlivable. “I think that there is also the matter of community expectations which the council should take into account when considering this development application,” Mr Loxton said. “I think that the scale, height and mass of this proposal falls well short of those expectations for this area as well as failing to meet the requirements of the City Plan and failing to meet the objectives of the Character Residential Zone. “It is predominantly three storeys plus a basement, is not reflective of the pre-1946 traditional building character and is not compatible with the scale of adjoining houses.”
Newstead North’s frontage along Breakfast Creek, including the wharves which last saw significant activity during World Expo ’88, is set be reactivated by the Mercedes-Benz Autohaus lifestyle hub on Breakfast Creek Rd, under construction. A topping out event was held at the end of August, the future site of the rooftop restaurant on the fifth floor offering a commanding view of Brisbane River’s Hamilton reach. A Riverwalk will be constructed linking the Ross Street Park to the Breakfast Creek wharves and the underpass to Newstead Park. An internal green wall, which builders John Holland say is one of the biggest in the southern hemisphere, will be 15-metres tall and 24-wide, housing upwards of 7000 plants. The ground floor will feature an AMG car art display showroom and an al fresco cafe opening onto the Riverwalk. The showroom will be on the fourth floor.
The building will also house a Mercedes-Benz museum and a workshop. Cars will access different levels via internal ramps accessible from Durong St. The project manager says they are currently considering options for locating the public car park. Next door is another building under construction transforming the Newstead North skyline. Bunnings Warehouse Newstead, due for completion in mid-2019 a few months after the Mercedes-Benz, will span 17,000sqm. It will consist of a main warehouse, indoor timber trade sales area, kids playground, outdoor nursery, cafe and undercover parking for over 400 cars spread across two levels, as well as separate street level office and retail space.
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By AnneMarie White As August has eased into September the hot pink Brisbane Festival fever has soared. From September 8-29 Brisbane will be surprised, delighted, amazed and inspired by nearly 600 performances from 1,000 artists with 70 shows in 17 venues according to the Festival’s Creative Director, David Berthold. “We are bringing the new and wonderful from around the world and I think that the success of the Festival lies in the surprises people will encounter from shows and artists they have never seen or heard of,” says Berthold (pictured). “We have a wide palate of shows appealing to a diverse audience.” Berthold, in his fourth year as director, has just returned from London and Edinburgh sourcing acts for next year, and says he relishes the challenge of providing a different but fresh, exciting and entertaining program each Festival. “There is an endless supply of
entertainment in the world to select from but the trick is finding a way to curate acts that are most relevant to Brisbane. “For example here in this city we love contemporary music so we ensure that is a relevant element. “The Opening Concert at the Riverstage this year will be bringing together massive local talent headlined by indie band Ball Park Music and San Cisco and the Closing Party features alternative rockers Violent Soho, and local punk band Waax with Meg Mac and Methyl Ethel.” Berthold’s creativity is designed to please and inspire all who attend with families an important group. “There is lots of entertainment that is free or affordable for families including the annual Sunsuper RiverFire which brings thousands to the city to communally enjoy seeing the sky above the river explode in a colourful fireworks pageant. “Making a welcome return during this year’s Festival is the Celebrate Brisbane River of Light where we teamed up with the Nunukul Yuggera Aboriginal Dance Company to share the traditional story of the creation of the Brisbane River, featuring a rainbow coloured laser and light show with dynamic water jets and spouts.”
Berthold also enthuses that the Treasury Arcadia site on the Southbank foreshore is open every day so “the free entertainment never stops”. Although a little like asking a parent to name their favourite child, when asked to nominate the outstanding must see performance of the Festival, Berthold diplomatically suggests it came back to personal preferences. “If music and drama is your thing, then Benjamin Britten’s opera, Peter Grimes starring Australian Stuart Skelton, one of the most thrilling heldentenors of our time, is an epic world coup and a great choice,” he says.
Helen Morse starring in Alice Oswald’s Memorial with a chorus of 215 Brisbane community singers also gets a nod and he suggests that for those who like to be scared then Horror at QPAC is a good selection. After perusing the Festival program my interest in learning to sing a popular song in three-part harmony with 1500 locals at the Pub Choir at the Tivoli was my event selection. This was obviously a good choice, however Berthold tells me that it was the first show to sell out. Always trying to innovate and stay ahead of the Festival game he does however suggest that a new initiative called Festival Fever provides a ground-breaking way of encountering new experiences for this year’s Brisbane Festival goers. “The ticketed package of 3 or 5 tickets for $10 each makes seeing shows affordable. “But the exciting adventure is that Festival organisers choose what shows the purchasers will see. “I love that dynamic concept as it embraces discovery and a brave new exploration in the Festival Arts.” Let the Brisbane Festival begin! Brisbane Festival 2018, 8 – 29 September. Ticket sales and programme: brisbanefestival.com.au.
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Wharves prep to open By Mike O’Connor Operators of the riverfront Howard Smith Wharves site expect it to be open and trading by mid-November. Director of Howard Smith Wharves Adam Flaksas says he is hopeful of being open to the public by November 13. “That’s what we’re aiming for but there are a lot of variables,” he said. “We want to get it right.” The restaurant and bar complex, situated directly beneath the Story Bridge and backed by the cliffs forming the boundary of Bowen Terrace, will boast three restaurants, a micro brewery, beer garden, over-water bar, convention centre and a 164 room five-star Art Series hotel. Well known local restaurateur Andrew Baturo will open Stanley, a pan-Asian restaurant alongside Toko Brisbane, a Japanese restaurant by Sydney’s Matt Yazbek while fellow Sydneysider Johnathon
Barthelmess will open the Greek restaurant Greco. All restaurants will have river views as will the Felons micro-brewery which will feature 150 barstools facing the river. A 600sqm partially-enclosed bar extending over the river with views to the New Farm and Eagle Street reaches of the river will be a feature of the 3.4 hectare precinct which includes large public areas. Director of HSW Adam Flaksas
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WATERFRONT PARK POTENTIAL UPGRADES As more people choose to call our wonderful area home, it’s important we keep pace with growing community expectations and late last year Council was approached by residents to improve Newstead’s Waterfront Park. After considering the many wonderful ideas, Brisbane City Council has come up with a draft plan to reinvigorate Waterfront Park that I would love to hear your views on. These suggested improvements include: •
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Holy Spirit principal Kim Davis said the school’s participation in the program would assist students in improving their literacy achievements and benefit the teachers involved, giving them the opportunity to reflect on best practice and implement better teaching strategies. “I think that’s one of the things about the Modelled Teaching Project, while it is highlighting one teacher in the school who is implementing strategies and ideas for a successful classroom, it’s about as a system, how we can all learn from that,” said Ms Davis. Ms Davis said that similar models of collaborative professional learning exist in districts throughout Canada, and Brisbane Catholic Education are looking to identify how the Modelled Teaching Project can be expanded and sustained locally. “While Zoey was the focus of the teaching today, it’s also about us as a school learning from the wisdom of the visitors that have come and
By Emily Campbell
New Farm students will be among the first in Brisbane to reap the benefits of the ‘Modelled Teaching Project,’ a pilot program which aims to improve educational outcomes in literacy. The program incorporates the research and findings of Canadian education authority Dr Lyn Sharratt, who is renowned for her expertise in progression of student learning. Dr Sharratt’s daughter and colleague, Michelle Sharratt, attended Holy Spirit Catholic school in early August along with a handful of visiting teachers, to observe Principal Kim Davis with Michelle Sharratt. local teacher Zoey Secco deliver a lesson to her students. The Sharratts’ work includes research into how teachers’ learning and professional development impacts students’ literacy outcomes. “Teaching is often very isolating and we have very limited time each time Zoey’s had people in her to immerse ourselves in professional classroom she has said ‘I’ve learned learning so this is a very beautiful and reflected on why I’m doing process and we can hone in on the things that I do, how I can do it practices that we’d like to move differently’.” forward and help our students in Holy Spirit is one of a handful of terms of their learning and then Brisbane Catholic schools involved in debrief,” Ms Sharratt explained. the pilot project, which aims to inform The exercise enabled the visiting an approach to building capability teachers to immerse themselves in effective literacy practices and in Ms Secco’s literacy-teaching increase the engagement, progression strategies for their own professional and achievement of school students. development.
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By Joles Hill When you ask locals to turn up for beers and boobs, it’s safe to say they’ll descend in great numbers. True to form, they didn’t disappoint on a sunny Sunday in August, much to the delight of event organisers Newstead Brewing Co’s Mark Howes and local breast cancer fundraising champion Jo Menken (pictured above). With a specially crafted new BRCA Brew Pale Ale on offer, and amberflavoured auctions to raise funding, punters were more than happy to sip suds for jugs and reach for their wallets. And the good vibes produced great results. “Our first BRCA can auctioned raised $250, and the second auction for a 4-pack raised $300,” Jo said. “We also sold about 300 individual cans on the day, raising over $3,500. “After the event, the remainder of the batch went online - and it sold out in just five days!” Hosted at Newstead Brewing Co, the event featured the new brew packaged in pink, with a spiel on the
can about the BRCA gene which is commonly linked to increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. “But the BRCA gene doesn’t discriminate - men who have a BRCA mutation have higher risks of both breast and prostate cancer,” Jo said. “Men have the same risk of inheriting the gene mutation as women. “If either parent is a carrier, any child, boy or girl, has a 50 per cent chance of inheriting it.” This scary scenario is one the young mum knows all too well, having undergone a preventative double mastectomy in 2016 after discovering she carried a defective BRCA2 gene. “It’s even more important these days to encourage people, especially women, to get to know their breasts,” she said.
“Many women believe they don’t have to worry about breast testing till their 40’s or 50’s - but that’s definitely not the case.” Her own experience at a young age inspired Jo to found Breast Wishes Journey, which raises awareness and funding through documenting her personal journey. “As soon as I found out I had it, I just knew I’d raise money for cancer,” she states matter-offactly. Since recovering from surgery, Jo ploughs her efforts into throwing a big bash every year to raise money for breast cancer research (see ad below!). “We’re hoping the Breast Wishes Ball this year will crack $20,000 in fundraising,” she said. “Newstead Brewing Co donated the whole batch of beer and 100 per cent of funds to help us with organisational costs of the ball.” “Thanks to Mark (at Newstead Brewing Co), we’ve been able to put
a deposit on a fantastic Ball venue this year and secure a great band!” Juggling Breast Wishes Journey, planning the Ball and life as a working mum, it’s no wonder among friends she is known as not-your-average-Jo. “I would love to do this forever,” she said. “Absolutely nothing fulfils me like it - it’s an amazing feeling to give back. “The BRCA mutation has only been known about for the past 20 years, so my Mum’s generation wasn’t aware of the dangers and they’ve been hit hard. “I feel like it’s my generation’s chance to change the course of cancer, by making sure people are aware and taking preventative steps.”
PUNTERS: (L-R) Danika Krnjaic + Bree Gianis; Babette Coutanche; Fraser Allen with Sidney + Mike Roberts
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A place just like home A sleek kitchen with a floating bench and espresso machine, a varnished table with brass chairs, diaphanous lace curtains, and above the fireplace a mantle heaving with awards. We are in Simon Caulfield’s ‘home away from home’, the new Place Kangaroo Point office at 291 Shafston Ave of which Mr Caulfield (pictured) is co-director alongside Taylor Kleinberg. “For two years (since 2016) we’ve been operating out of head office, which has been tough because you’re basically sleeping on someone else’s couch but you’re trying to live a normal life,” Mr Caulfield says. Place Kangaroo Point grew out of the Place New Farm office, where it was a “team within a team” led by Mr Caulfield who, since joining in 2010, had risen to become one of the office’s top agents. He says the 15-year lease on the new property allows the team space to grow professionally and be themselves as they “live and breathe” real estate.
“We wanted to be able to invite our clients into our home and it’s a home away from home for us,” he says. “Every one of my colleagues… I think gets a sense of fulfilment when they arrive at the front door. “You notice everyone arrives each day and they’ve got a smile on their face when they walk through the door.” Mr Caulfield says the design of the public side of the office is a visual representation of the hard work going
on behind the scenes. “We’re very protective of the environment we have here, there’s a high level of detail and quality but behind that facade, there needs to be a culture and environment that people are excited to be a part of.” Having successfully moved once, Mr Caulfield is now packing again. He and his fiancee are moving into the newest addition to the Kangaroo Point skyline, the Walan tower.
Having sold all 11 apartments in the development, a buyer from the United States got spooked by the market and pulled out at the last moment. Mr Caulfield and his fiancee were leaving for a New York holiday in a week so he was told to find a solution within seven days. “I went to the office one night and printed a contract off; I did sell it to myself, my fiancée and future wife was extremely horrified when she learnt I had signed a contract,” he laughs. “I said it’s a good decision because it’s a quick decision, the rest of the building sold out so what can go wrong. “We signed that contract and jetted off to New York and I had 13-hours of anxious flying ahead trying to work out how on earth I was going to buy this apartment. “It’s an awesome story, and I think in life things happen when you take the opportunity and that’s what we’re doing with this beautiful office you’re sitting in right now.”
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MB Fashion Week in rear-view mirror
By Thomas Morgan
Lindsay Bennett, organiser of the recently concluded MercedesBenz Fashion Festival Brisbane, has declared his satisfaction with the “unprecedented success” of the 2018 edition. Held in late August, a festival first saw two encore performances added to the programme to cater for a demand which saw 3,500 fashion tragics buy tickets to see 100 designers, 200 model bookings and more than 800 new-season outfits. And for just the second time in MBFFB history, the two prestigious runway Group Shows were livestreamed on MBFFTV, sponsored by Brisbane City Council and hosted by former Miss World Australia, Courtney Thorpe. Mr Bennett says that, this year being the 12th edition, the festival is ready to push conceptual boundaries.
Fresh off the heels of being crowned ‘King and Queen of the Gingers’ by Valley-based Irish pub Finn McCools, Stevie Mac and Jazmine Jeremy are setting their sights on the launch of I See Red by Michael Arenson, hosted in the Met Nightclub by Raw Brisbane. Mr Mac said the book, which would feature pictures of 15 ginger people around Brisbane, would deal with how redheads have defied their traditional stereotype to become ‘hot’ in pop culture. “I’m really excited to champion the anti-bullying campaign and celebrate the fact that gingers are now perceived as special,” he said. Mr Mac and Ms Jeremy became a part of an overnight sensation when
the Finn McCools ginger competition went viral nationwide. Michael Arenson, photographer of the models featured in I See Red, said the book would be all about showcasing redheads. “Right now us gingers seem to be the flavour of the month,” Mr Arenson said. Mr Arenson said the coffee table book took longer than he anticipated to complete. “The idea came to me in March, and then I though this thing would take a month to do, but it has stretched along,” he said. Despite the wait, Mr Arenson said each photo would give other models red envy. “Every ginger is beautiful in their own way.”
He says that this is evidenced by the choice of St John’s Cathedral to host two runway shows. The high ceilings, low lighting and Gothic ambience combined to add an extra element to the garments which was not intrinsic within them – and that is the role of a venue. And it can’t be forgotten that MBFFB is a glamorous tower build on sweat and dedication – so more than 200 fashionistas were hired directly, 200 more volunteers gave freely of their time, and up to 30 dressers worked in the backstage pressurecooker nightly to ensure a seamless transition of outfits.
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If it weren’t for the customary sun pendant around his neck and his ubiquity in Brisbane, you would hardly recognise Phillip Di Bella sitting at his desk at the Di Bella Group offices in Bowen Hills. Sporting a svelte new physique and with a big whiteboard on one wall marking down time until the next school holidays he will spend with his wife Gianna and two children Arnika and Arlee, 10 and 8, Mr Di Bella says he is “living his dream”. He’s chair of his own group, dealing in investments, mentoring and property, having happily and successfully sold Di Bella Coffee to Retail Food Group in mid-2017. He’s moved to a new house, the family of four relocating within New
Farm – you probably read about that in the paper. He’s lost 60 kilograms. And he’s doing another book with brand guru Allan Bonsall, whose 2014 Entrepreneurial Intelligence was based on the business philosophies of Mr Di Bella. The kid from Sandgate State High School whose family never went on holidays - they were rich in other ways Mr Di Bella says - now spends every school holiday with his children. “The kids always ask, ‘Daddy are you going away again? Are you getting up early?’ and I remind them come school holidays, they’ve got me for two weeks and no-one else does,” he says. “I now really focus in on the family side of things. “I make sure I’m there for the children as they’re growing up and I feel very grateful to be in that position because a lot of people have to work their butts off and don’t get that. “Living the dream is when your body is in harmony and I feel right now that it is. “And trust me, it never was, because when you’re building the business that we built, work needed to be the focus, but your family and personal life suffers.
“You just can’t have everything, until you get to a certain stage.” Of his weight-loss, Mr Di Bella says smaller portions are the key. “Last night, back from soccer, Arlee wanted chips and nuggets, he had six chicken nuggets and small chips, I had three nuggets and half a serve of chips. “I eat like a kid,” he says. “Eat minimal, eat often and train. “I’ve been slim before and put on weight, it’s always been my biggest challenge, my health. “I’ve always approached it from the wrong mindset, and there’s been too much going on in other areas of my life for it to get my full attention.” Mr Di Bella says he now has time to stop and smell the roses. “I love being boisterous and gregarious, I love entertaining, cooking for people, opening bottles of wine, eating, drinking. “Life is measured in moments, so go and create as many moments as you can with friends and family.”
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The pride in what we do Is there someone in your community or workplace who goes above and beyond the call of duty and deserves recognition? Nominations have now opened for the Rotary Club of New Farm’s annual Pride of Workmanship awards. President Denise Buckby says the award is a chance to reward employees who embody the theme of ‘do it once, do it well’ in their work. She says Pride of Workmanship is a “bonding opportunity for the whole company” and a way for employees to know they are valued and “come back empowered to do more”. Nominations are open during the month of September. The awards ceremony will be held on the evening of October 10 at the Brunswick Hotel, where winners will be presented with their trophy and feted over dinner. Nomination forms can be downloaded at rotarynf.wordpress.com/2018/08/16/ pride-of-workmanship-2018/ Email completed forms to freshwaterapartment@bigpond.com.
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Iconic Queenslander heritage listed By Thomas Morgan One of New Farm’s most architecturally and historically significant homes has received heritage listing 111 years after it was built. Feniton, at 388 Bowen Terrace, received the listing last month from the Queensland Heritage Council, which architect Dr Robert Riddel said was because of the importance the house has for Queensland housing history. “Robin Dods (the architect of 388 Bowen Terrace) was responsible for improving and designing a new generation of Queensland homes,” Dr Riddel said. “He designed a series of houses which were much better to live in.” Among Robin Dods’ architectural innovations was a recognition of how homes could be better suited to Queensland’s climactic characteristics.
“They had much wider verandahs in places where it mattered,” Dr Riddel said. Feniton, with its expansive garden, is also remarkable for being the home of Queensland premier Edward Granville Theodore in the early 20th century. “When the Premier lived there, the garden was used very extensively for events,” Dr Riddel said. Dr Riddel was one of several architects who fought alongside Brisbane City Council against a proposed alteration to the site last year, which would see part of the site’s garden claimed for townhouses. Dr Riddel said the rejection of the application last year and its heritage listing this year means Feniton and its stately gardens will remain as it has for the last century. “What was proposed was detrimental to its values. “It means it is protected and there are limits to what you can do it.”
A biscuit named Teneriffe What’s the oldest thing in Teneriffe? No, not the wool stores. Murielle Vuilleumier’s ‘Leckerli Teneriffe’, a spicy Christmas biscuit she designed last year and is on sale again for this season, has a 600-year history tracing back to the original Basler leckerli from Basel, in Murielle’s country of birth Switzerland. “If you go to Switzerland, leckerli is everywhere,” Murielle says (pictured). She is the co-owner of Murielle Vuilleumier Swiss Chocolatier at 113 Commercial Rd Teneriffe alongside her husband Michael Osborne. “We were talking about the Basler leckerli and Murielle was saying all the big cities have their recipes and we thought wouldn’t it be great to have our own recipe here in Teneriffe, Brisbane?,” Michael says. “It’s sometimes like wine, certain towns have their own way of making it,” Murielle adds. She says the flavours of the ‘Teneriffe Leckerli’ evoke a “European Christmas market”.
“It’s about the ginger spice, which is very important, honey, hazelnut, almond and candied orange peels, kirsch and a glaze on top.” The dairy-free biscuit is then dipped in a “house-blend” 55 per cent dark chocolate, which balances the sweetness of the leckerli. “Normally leckerli is a harder biscuit compared to a gingerbread I’ve done it a bit softer, which I think is more to local tastes,” says Murielle. “I made it softer, bigger, and thicker, I think it’s a more Australian way to eat.” Murielle says her artisanal smallbatch production reflects the Swiss tradition of chocolate-making. Visit 113 Commercial Rd, Teneriffe.
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Most women closing in on 70 years of age are taking life easy and maintaining their health with gentle yoga or walking. Not local New Farm triathlete AnneMarie White, who is in full training to compete at the World ITU Triathlon Championships at the Gold Coast in early September. “It’s pretty special honour to be selected to represent your country at any age, but as an older woman it is a real buzz,” she says. “When I first embarked on this challenge I figured there wouldn’t be many girls of my age competing in the 66-70 age group – but I was amazed that I had to really work hard just to earn selection in the Australian team.” AnneMarie will be competing in the Sprint event (720m ocean swim, 20km bike ride and 5km run) along the same course as the recent Commonwealth Games.
Preparing locally, AnneMarie’s strength is the swimming leg from regular mornings at Centenary Pool. She has been honing her running speed each week at the New Farm Parkrun and training on the bike with her Club Croc teammates at Gregory Terrace School. “I am very realistic about my prospects knowing that many of my team mates in the Australian team are much faster than I am and several of the international competitors have recorded excellent times,” she says. “But I tell myself that I don’t have to go fast - I just have to go. “Today I just love the challenge of doing my very best because there will come a day when I cannot do this. “I am just glad today is not that day!”
After a solid performance at this year’s Gay Games in Paris, Valley Pool-based LGBTI waterpolo club the Brisbane Tritons are on the lookout for new recruits to throw in the deep end. Ashley Monaghan, the club’s social and training coordinator, said the Brisbane Tritons had swam above their weight. “We were knocked out by the eventual bronze winners,” Mr Monaghan said. “We were in the recreational division and placed ninth out of 18 teams, and third in our pool which was ahead of any Australian team.” Despite their strong showing, Mr Monaghan said most of their players were new to the sport.
“I have been playing for two years now,” he said. “I had never picked up a waterpolo ball before that, which is the same for 95 per cent of players at the club.” Mr Monaghan said the Brisbane Tritons were now looking for new recruits, with a booth at Pride Fair Day on September 22 and an Open Day at the Valley Pool on September 30. “It’s a chance to come along, meet other players, coaches and committee members, and have a crack at waterpolo,” he said. “One of the main aims of this year is to get a women’s team entered into the competition.” Head to brisbanetritons.org for more info or to join the squad.
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Maybe some more trees, at the very least and maybe some more places to sit because I’d like to read a book but every time I come out here I feel like I’m scorched and subject to the elements.
A large triangular dog off-leash area, public toilets and new ageinclusive fitness equipment have all been included in Council plans for a proposed upgrade to Waterfront Park Local pooch Hugo. at Newstead. “Late last year I was approached This Mirvac site currently houses by residents to make improvements a retention basin for storm water to Newstead’s Waterfront Park and run-off and detention, which Mirvac in February I went out and listened Queensland residential general to the community about manager Warwick Bible how we could make the says undergoes regular View the proposed part better,” Central maintenance. Waterfront Park plan Ward’s Cr Howard says. However, nothing is A spokesperson to be done with the land Head over to page 15 for Central Ward to see the plan mapped soon, it being “earmarked out in the ‘Council says residents in the for future development, Connections’ column. surrounding areas which would be delivered should expect mail in the in-line with market next month canvassing demand”, according to the changes and inviting feedback. Mr Bible. Other plans include the relocation Mr Bible says more than 50 per cent of a tree to create a path running of the 10.4 hectares contained within along the edge of the Mirvac hoarding the Waterfront Newstead masterplan around 57 Skyring Tce, which is part of will ultimately be handed to Council the Waterfront Newstead masterplan. for public open space and parkland.
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I guess I’d kind of like to see a fenced off dog park nearby here just so I can let him run free without worrying about him jumping in the water or onto a road. - Rachel Vasil
I’d love to see an off-leash dog park, number one priority. It’d be fantastic, there’s so many small dogs here and New Farm park is a half hour walk away, so it’d just be amazing to have that small dog off-leash area.
Probably toilets for the barbeques and nice big trees like New Farm park, gazebos but yeah, definitely a small dog park.
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Knowledge is power, so supposedly said Sir Francis Bacon. And the diseases which are collectively known as dementia make sufferers and their family powerless. These include Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia; taken together the secondleading cause of Australian deaths. Knowledge is power affirms the Merthyr Road Uniting Church at New Farm, which is hosting a free Understanding Dementia information session in September. The message is clear – you are not alone, and you are not powerless to help. RSVP by Friday, September 21 for catering.
When Andy King’s head hit the gutter following an unprovoked attack outside a Sydney nightclub, the 27-year-old lost hearing instantly. 14-years later, the National Coach at Surfing Australia based on the Gold Coast is speaking at Cochlear’s Newstead facility at an event heralding an expansion of the hearing implant manufacturer’s Newstead footprint. “What’s worth mentioning is how quickly with deafness that you remove yourself from situations, interacting with your family and friends, your loved ones – just basically being human,” Mr King says. “You start to shape your own environment and you retract from all the things. “With deafness you’re constantly picking up on facial recognition and trying to read environments, so you get tired quickly and you can’t be in social situations for long periods of time. “When I had that implant, it gave me an opportunity to re-enact with
Understanding Dementia will be held Tuesday September 25, 10am-12pm. Merthyr Road Uniting Church, 52 Merthyr Rd New Farm. Ph 3358 6945 or email office@mruca.org.au.
“Fast, funny and farcical” – that and much more is Ruthless, New Farm-based Nash Theatre’s upcoming musical production. Adapted from the 1992 classic, Nash’s version, which is kicking off later this month, will once again feature some of Brisbane’s best up-and-coming performers on their Merthyr Road stage. Part overt spoof of Broadway musicals as a whole, part laughout-loud comedy, Ruthless follows the ambitions of eight year-old Tina Denmark, who will stop at nothing to make it big as an actress. With almost two dozen songs and an all-female cast, Ruthless promises plenty of chills and thrills. Ruthless opens on September 22 at the Merthyr Road Uniting Church’s Brunswick Room.
my friends and my culture as a surfer and all the people around. “The more the technology improves, the more it gives us a human battery life, we don’t have to concentrate and become exhausted… and the more time it gives us to be human.” CEO Dig Howitt said hearing loss was one of the most prevalent medical conditions in the world, and one of the least treated. “We estimate in Queensland, while many adults, particularly over-50s, receive treatment for hearing loss, there are probably only 1-in-10 people who would benefit from a cochlear implant actually getting one and that’s still a world-leading proportion,” he said. Mr Howitt said Australia and Queensland were world-leaders in hearing-loss therapy and technology, but that we had “much further to go” considering our ageing population and increased longevity.
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With Gerard Benjamin
In September 1863, the 1473-ton Sunda delivered 508 passengers from Plymouth to Moreton Bay in just 80 days, almost breaking a record. Commander Bragg’s exhilaration was soon dampened by having to defend his ship’s surgeon, Dr. Frederick John Robinson, whom the immigration official, when he came aboard, found to be the worse for alcoholic wear. Matters weren’t helped when the Captain refused to sign the official’s report. Also unimpressed would have been Mrs Augusta Robinson who had accompanied her husband on the voyage as a saloon passenger. The official response was not long in coming. Because of his “gross intemperence”, the Immigration Board recommended against the doctor’s
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further employment and withheld £60 from his payment, but conceded his return passage be granted. It was a signal to agents in England that “greater caution [be exercised] in the selection of surgeonsuperintendents for these vessels”. On a Friday afternoon several weeks later, Dr Robinson and his wife boarded Captain Bragg’s yacht Waterwitch heading to the bay. They were accompanied by a ship’s officer, a seaman, and another man and woman. At Raff’s wharf (near Eagle Street), a cask of ale and one of sherry were loaded. The latter was to be delivered to the captain of the Star of England anchored in the bay. By now under canvas near Breakfast Creek, the fact that one of the casks was not safely wedged was to prove fatal. When the yacht tacked in the breeze, one cask fell forcefully from the starboard over to the opposite side. The boat tipped, filled quickly and went down. Now in the water, Dr Robinson glimpsed the seaman clinging to the mast but he disappeared. The doctor swam for the shore and must have been swept a long way upstream.
The riverbank below where Kingsholme House once stood, pictured around 60 years after the tragic incident took place
According to the newspaper, “Dr. Robinson called out. “No one went to his assistance until he got on land, and found himself in a banana plantation. “There, seeing a wheel-barrow and watering pot, he again raised the alarm. “He was then taken to Mr. Brown’s residence.” The spot must have been near present-day Hastings Street, above which was Kingsholme, the home of solicitor E.I.C. Browne. Neither Mrs Augusta Robinson nor the other four survived. The women with their crinolines wouldn’t have stood a chance. The verdict was “accidental drowning”. One report noted that aboard the yacht was “some luggage belonging to Dr. Robinson”.
Maybe he already knew what was announced days later: the Star of England was cleared to sail for Calcutta. Was the bay trip his means of effecting a quiet exit, with the sherry an incentive for the captain? There was an earlier instance of Robinson needing to flee his reputation. The previous year (1862), he had been committed to London’s Newgate Prison charged with manslaughter for “culpable neglect” causing a mother’s death just after giving birth. As the son of a surgeon, he once had a promising career. In 1855, he was a decorated military doctor. Mrs Robinson’s tragic drowning is a particularly poignant episode in the family history of local resident Graeme Lean. “Augusta Robinson (nee Pye) from Cornwall was the daughter of a minister,” he said. “Her mother was my great-greatgreat-grandfather’s sister. “I live at Bowen Hills and have only just discovered that this distant relative, aged but 31, died about a mile from my home!” What a remarkable story to emerge from a simple enquiry to the Historical Society.
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Your top three destinations? Italy – Holds a special place in our hearts as it’s where we decided to start our brownie specialty business, Dello Mano. We made a family pact that whatever Italy inspired us to do career-wise, we would do! And so, Dello Mano was born. Noosa – Just simply “paradise”. Paris – Food inspiration, culture and countryside - every glimpse a postcard moment.
Fa vo u r i te t r a ve l t a l e ? While driving through the beautiful Asti countryside in in the Piedmont region
of northwestern Italy, we stopped on the roadside to take a photo of the girls, Deb, Phoebe and Coco. Busily setting up the photo so it had a scenic vineyard background, it was only as I went to take the shot that I noticed the girls had shocked expressions on their faces and then discovered why. Our car, which was parked behind me, was slowly rolling down the hill! I’d left the handbrake off... I made a mad dash for the car, dived through the open window and just managed to pull on the handbrake. We were very lucky, as a nearby farm house was right in its path!
An ‘off the beaten’ track story? Searching for accommodation in Italy, our eldest daughter (needing retail therapy at the ripe old age of seven) was quizzing us about the likelihood of shopping at our next village stay. Arriving at the small village of Cocconato and locating some farmhouse lodgings, we set off on foot to explore the village. With pressure mounting to find some shops, we headed to the piazza and, lo and behold, just over the rise, a large department store stood beckoning! How were we to know that the
small hilltop village of Cocconato was in fact the headquarters of the Italian fashion store chain Conbipel. End result, one happy little shopper!
A memorable dining experience? Hoping to stay at Riomaggiore in the Cinque Terre region of Italy, we visited a local estate Riomaggiore, Italy agent to find some accommodation he recognised our Aussie accents and proudly advised that his cousin lived in Melbourne. This ‘connection’ meant we ended up in a fabulous apartment overlooking the famous harbor. Nearby, we discovered a small harbor-front ristorante where the food was unbelievable and the vino locale hit the spot. A quirky moment forever etched in our memories occurred when the waiter presented their specialty, baked fish. He told our young daughters that fish eyes were the best part of this meal and
challenged the girls to partake. Already intrepid travelers and diners, despite being only five and seven years old, they did so, with gusto!
Three ‘must-bring/must take’ travel items? Money belt / satchel - to keep cash and passports secure. Bottled water. A disposable rain poncho.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE? 967 Brunswick St, New Farm
Do you know about... New volume mums-and-bubs sessions. Farm Play Group, held at the New In August, the play group Farm Neighbourhood Centre and welcomed Hands On Art, a not-forsuitable for babies through to profit who help build communities toddlers up to the age of six? “Children learn through play,” says Fiona Rendalls, who brought her first son to play group and now coordinates it. “The kids learn to play with others, meet new friends, learn to share, problem solve and take turns. “They practice new skills and Danielle and AsherWhitters experiences and develop fine motor skills to prepare them through art, to assist parents and for school which provides them children in constructing lanterns more independence from parents in for QLD Child Protection Week a safe environment.” which runs from September 3-9. The play group also links with The project is called ‘Shine a other community groups, such as the Light for Children’, with lanterns New Farm Library, firefighters from to be displayed and lit during Child the Kemp Place Fire Station, and New Protection Week. Farm Cinemas, who run reduced PLAY GROUP RUNS ON MONDAYS 10- 11:30AM. $2 PER SESSION. PHONE NFNC 3358 5600.
Coffee, cuts and chats Get your buzz on at the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre with Coffee, Cuts and Chats. Due to popular demand CUTS is booked out - but chats is welcome and Merlo coffee is pouring at the Cart Community Coffee. Sunday 9 September, 8am – midday. Hosted by Papas Hair New Farm and Karla Lynch of Ray White New Farm (both pictured). PHONE NFNC 3358 5600.
Sip & save The Cart Community Coffee have gone single-use cup free! Spearheaded by Adam Briggs, customers now have the option to bring their own keep cup or use one of the Cart’s mugs, to be returned at their convenience. Head barista Meredith Briggs says the Cart had been giving out around 80 takeaway cups per day. This change will divert 24,000 cups per year from landfill.
With Paul Fairweather One Christmas, my family chipped in to buy a trampoline for our children instead of the usual pile of plastic toys that would be lucky to make it to the January kerbside collection. It has been one of the longest lasting and most used presents that they have ever received. The kids bounce on it at least once a day, often as a quick five-minute interlude while doing their homework. Despite being only a 10-foot diameter, it is incredible how many kids could bounce at one time. Maybe the physics of a round traditional trampoline reduces the mechanics of a mistimed jump between two people, but touch wood, we have never had an injury. At one birthday party, there were eight boys on the trampoline. One boy, Jed, was doing backwards somersaults amongst all the others, without even them noticing. He is a natural sportsman that seemed to be able to turn his hand, or his foot to any game. There is an enduring memory of him etched in my mind when he was playing under six soccer. He attacked a high ball in a shot for goal. In what seemed like a slow-motion sequence from the Matrix, Jed was suspended horizontally in midair as his right foot came over his left and the ball rocketed into the goal. If you have ever watched under six soccer, you will understand how amazing this was. While the trampoline has stood the
test of time, the cover of the springs has recently deteriorated. Even to my cavalier attitude of no-net bouncing, the site of the naked springs made me nervous. I jumped onto the Vuly website to order the cover. I filled in all my details but didn’t complete the order as the price was half of that of a brand new, albeit smaller model trampoline. I then promptly forgot about it, and two weeks later I had this call from Claire from Vuly asking me that did I know that being a return customer, I was entitled to a 50 per cent discount? While I was very impressed with this personalised follow-up, it did occur to me everyone buying spare parts for a Vuly trampoline would be a return customer?
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After the mystery of Laura Wishart’s disappearance in the insular country town of Corrigan is solved, the titular Jasper Jones, a mixed-race Indigenous boy feared by parents for his corruptive influence, disappears. But, on the evidence of four successful adaptations of Craig Silvey’s seminal 2009 novel, Mr Jones will presumably be back again. Writer Kate Mulvany’s script has provided three of those adaptations, most lately Queensland Theatre Company’s production helmed by QTC’s artistic director Sam Strong. It’s 1965 – Vietnam, xenophobia, corrugated tin rooves, and 14-yearold Charlie Bucktin’s world is upended when Jasper comes to his window late one night to show him Laura’s body hanging in a secret grove. For Charlie, an awkward and sweet boy, Jasper’s macabre discovery heralds a Corrigan he no longer
understands, as the town turns in on itself in suspicion and his parents enter the terminal stage of their unloving marriage marred by the stillbirth of a daughter. If only it could be simple as a game of cricket, as it is for Charlie’s best friend, the effusive and effulgent Vietnamese son of refugees who goes on to win a famous game of cricket unexpectedly (contra the novel) and prove himself against the ape-like bully captain Warwick Trent. Although the character of Jeffrey Lu is faithfully rendered from the novel, I found him to be grating - enough comedy is provided by Charlie’s mother’s bridge nights and his fledgling relationship with Laura’s younger sister Eliza without Jeffrey’s constant interventions. However, this production at QPAC’s Playhouse Theatre was an overwhelmingly fascinating experience. In particular, the innovative stage design, which allowed four shacks and a cricket pitch grounded on a revolving platform to become an expansive representation of a small town in a crisis made of its own dark secrets. Queensland Theatre Company’s Jasper Jones. Season ended.
The Cove Workspace’s ‘The Panel’ The Cove Workspace launched their three-part masterclass, ‘The Panel’, featuring business leaders across sectors at their Doggett St address on 2 August. Photos: Chelsea Sipthorp James Navybox + Patrick McKinnon
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The Palaszczuk Government delivers for the LGBTIQ+ Community.
Passed same sex adoption laws. Passed the removal of the Gay panic defence through QLD parliament. Issued formal apology to the LGBTIQ community, and expunged historical gay convictions.
Passed Age of Consent Equalisation Bill in QLD parliament. Passed laws recognising the existing marriages of people who undertake gender reassignment, removing a discriminatory and outdated legal restriction.
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New Farm Library reopening The New Farm Library held a day of activities on 14 July to celebrate reopening following a suite of upgrades, which include a new courtyard. Photos: Alex Treacy Judi Jabour, Denise Buckby + Susan Mitchell
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Alyce Giebel + Julias Frias
Denise d’Hooghe + Cr Vicki Howard
Nico Baker + Shaun d’Souza
Tasha Kitano + Traci Pehrson
so ci al s V NF Confectionary reopening New Farm Confectionary held a launch party for their new home at Waterloo St Newstead on 24 August, giving tours and offering a discounted range. Photos: Chelsea Sipthorp
Ashley + Robyn Payne
Melanie Heley + Stephanie Bonel
Jodie Neilson, Talaya Collingwood + Nathan Schokker
Cheryl Sipthorp + Majella McMahon
‘Hidden Love’, 153 x 122cm, oil on linen
Edwina Luck + Freya Neilson
Businesses Driving a Difference Porsche Brisbane, Newstead played host the inaugural ‘Businesses Driving a Difference,’ a networking event on Corporate Social Responsibility. Photos: Chelsea Sipthorp Peter Tarlinton + Dirk van der Kamp
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GEORGE GITTOES 19th Sept – 13th Oct
Opening Night – Fri 21st Sept, 6-8pm Artist Talk – Sat 22nd Sept, 2pm Patrick Smith + Claire Campbell
David + Tessa Williams
M-F 10.00am – 5.30pm | Sat 10.00am – 5.00pm Onsite parking available
P H : 0 7 3 2 5 4 2 2 9 7 | 8 6 A R T H U R S T, F O R T I T U D E VA L L E Y Darren McKenzie + Darrin Drew
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WE’RE POWERING FORWARD MAKING ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE FOR BUSINESSES As Australia’s energy system transitions the Australian Government is making energy more affordable for businesses. We’ve turned the corner on electricity prices and reined in the power of the network companies. We’ve secured agreements with retailers to give business owners a better deal. And we’ve ensured there’s enough gas for Australians before it’s shipped off shore. It’s actions like these today that power a more affordable energy future.
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so ci al s V AVEO Celebrates with open doors
Oxbridge Annual Dinner
AVEO aged-care service providers celebrated a landmark in their AVEO Newstead precinct, offering tours and the chance to meet the in-house chef. Photos: Chelsea Sipthorp
The Cambridge and Oxford Societies of Queensland hosted their ‘new look’ annual dinner at Baedeker Wine Bar in Fortitude Valley. Photos: Chelsea Sipthorp Murray Lott + Ron Street
David Brennan + June Loxton
Melanie James + Melda Goode
Lyn Baxter + Elsa Strasser
Brooke + Dominic Nguyen
Prof David Whiteman + Dr Catherine Whiteman
John + Susan Wright
Brian Krishna + Liam Caffery
John Kettle + Susan Frisby
Stephanie Fu + William Wang
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Choose the agent who proudly delivers exceptional customer service.
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1/136 Oxlade Drive, New Farm
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Coveted Riverfront Lifestyle Opportunity • • • • •
Meticulously renovated Direct access to river boardwalk Kitchen and laundry with Miele appliances Air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout Plantation shutters
rwnf.com.au
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Crimsafe on windows and doors Custom cabinetry throughout Low Body Corporate fees Close proximity to City Cat and bus access
Auction Saturday 15th of September at 1:00pm On Site, if not SOLD prior
Annette Richards 0433 100 433
Ray White New Farm Welcomes Claudia Marchand “For 10 years I have watched the New Farm market fall in love with Claudia. She is the perfect blend to enchanting elegance and tenacious competitor. When the opportunity arose for Claudia to join Ray White New Farm, Matt & I could barely believe our luck when she agreed to join our team. We are so thrilled to have Claudia & Alain in our group and we are very confident that this new partnership will only lead to bigger and better results for her and her treasured clients.” Haesley Cush - Principal Ray White New Farm I’m very excited to be joining Ray White New Farm; merging my 10 years of experience as Lead Agent at New Farm LJ Hooker with the unique expertise that have made Ray White one of the biggest and best Real Estate Agencies in Brisbane. Merci Matt and Heasley for this fabulous opportunity to take my career to the next level, and for making me feel right at home within your family!
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To all my dear clients and friends, thank you for your support and for loving my work. I look forward to upholding my reputation of working hard with integrity and tenacity to protect your interests.
now has a new name
For a confidential discussion of your current situation in the Real Estate Market, please contact me anytime;
Claudia Marchand l 0431 287 057 claudia.marchand@raywhite.com
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303/72 Moray Street, New Farm SOLD FOR $700,000
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5/101 Moray Street, New Farm UNDER CONTRACT
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Coming Soon Moray Street, New Farm • Exceptional location along the river.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
1/10 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe
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GROUND FLOOR, 3 BEDROOM, COURTYARD APARTMENT In the peaceful but thriving cultural heart of Teneriffe, this magnificent apartment is bordered by the River walk, Gasworks, the Power House, and the New Farm Park Precinct • • • • • • •
Modern kitchen with lots of storage Spacious living and dining area which opens to your balcony, perfect for relaxing and entertaining Air-conditioning and ceiling fans throughout Secure building with CCTV cameras/intercom system/on-site manager 1 undercover secure car park with lift access from basement Well maintained lap pool Perfect place for retirees, downsizers, couples, first home buyers and investors
8/219 Moray Street, New Farm
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TOP FLOOR APARTMENT WITH LOW BODY CORPORATE FEE’S This really is a premium positioned apartment only a short stroll from the New Farm Shopping Village, New Farm Park, The Powerhouse and 400m from the Sydney Street Ferry Terminal. • Top floor, NW aspect with natural light • Small boutique complex of only 12 apartments • Large master bedroom, private balcony, built in wardrobe and ensuite • Open plan living area that seamlessly flows onto your outdoor area • Renovated kitchen with loads of cupboard space including dishwasher • Bathroom with bathtub and laundry Karla Lynch 0447 384 908 k.lynch@raywhite.com • Secure undercover car parking • The lowest body corporate fee’s ($535.00 per quarter)
The winner of the
GOLDEN Ticket is.........
Thank you to everyone that participated in this competition, there was an overwhelming response from home owners in the area but there can only be one winner. CONGRATULATION’S to the winner of the $300 voucher. I know Mark from Vine Restaurant will take special care of you.
FOR SALE 231/71 Beeston Street, Teneriffe
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LIVING THE DREAM IN THIS MODERN ELLINGTON APARTMENT Positioned on level two, this one bedroom apartment with study or second bedroom is designed to complement the incredibly convenient lifestyle that is at your door step. • • • • • • •
Quality wooden flooring, carpets and blinds throughout Kitchen with granite bench tops and stainless steel gas appliances Renovated bathroom with high quality fittings and fixtures Spacious private outdoor area, perfect for entertaining all year round Study can also be converted as a second bedroom Secure underground parking with storage and conveniently located close to the lift, visitor bays and a dedicated bicycle storage facility rwnf.com.au Lift access with resort style pool and BBQ area
If you are thinking of selling or buying please contact Karla Lynch on 0447 384 908 or email k.lynch@raywhite.com Servicing New Farm for over 8 years.
In recent times we have SOLD over $29 million of property on Macquarie Street alone. When Experience Matters. • • • • • • •
27 Years of Real Estate Experience 2017 Ray White Elite Performer Town Planner Licensed Real Estate Agent Former Director of ASX Listed Company Former Board Member of Property Funds Australia Former CEO Wholesale Property Fund
Sold
Hamish Bowman 0410 044 463 hamish.bowman@raywhite.com
93 Macquarie Street $5,500,000
Sold 37 Macquarie Street $5,100,000
Sold 51 Macquarie Street $4,200,000
Sold 8/24 Macquarie Street $2,250,000
Sold 4/24 Macquarie Street $2,000,000
Sold 3/24 Macquarie Street $1,900,000
Sold 6/24 Macquarie Street $1,900,000
Sold Confidential Address $1,815,000
Sold 5/24 Macquarie Street $1,175,000
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Sold 405/88 Macquarie Street $1,150,000
33/135 Macquarie Street $820,000
65/135 Macquarie Street $1,175,000
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Auction
NO COMMISSION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER! To show our support to local education, Ray White New Farm and Living Here Cush Partners are proud to be the sponsors of this year’s Holy Spirit School Spring Fair. Thinking of selling your property? Spring into action with this extraordinarily rare opportunity to bid on Ray White New Farm’s principals to sell your home for FREE. Plus your prize includes a $20,000 platinum marketing campaign. Don’t miss this opportunity for you to sell your property and pay NO commission!
Come and join us for our Holy Spirit Spring Fair Sunday 16th September - Auction from 3pm PROPERTY VALUE $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 Matt Lancashire Principal Ray White New Farm
WHAT YOU SAVE $15,000 $30,000 $45,000 $60,000 $90,000 $120,000 Haesley Cush Principal / Auctioneer Ray White New Farm
*Terms and Conditions: 1. The property must be exclusively listed with Matt Lancashire, Principal, Ray White New Farm. 2. The property must be auctioned by auctioneer, Haesley Cush. 3. The property must go to auction prior to 16th September 2020. 4. You must not have a current Form 6 with Ray White New Farm. (Meaning your property cannot be currently listed for sale with Ray White New Farm) 5. The property must be within 10km radius of New Farm. 6. All bidders must be pre registered before bidding, to register please contact Holy Spirit School or Ray White New Farm 7. This prize does not include any alterations to the marketing campaign.
14-18 Allen Street, Hamilton
JARDIN RESIDENCES
A sophisticated collection of nine freehold architect designed residences set within a tranquil garden setting.
jardinresidences.com.au
3&4
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Perfectly positioned north eastern aspect
Sale
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Plunge pools included for some redidences
$975,000 - $1,235,000
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Butlers pantry, Miele appliances
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Built in fridge/freezer
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Register interest at: jardinresidences.com.au Scott Darwon 0401 151 090 Robert Freeman 0411 168 128
BRISBANE’S EXECUTIVE RENTAL LISTINGS
Last Saturday I spent the day standing in the front yards or on the streets of Brisbane properties ‘singing for my supper’. There was mixture of homes from different regions on my agenda, so the day was sure to offer some great insights into the pre-Spring selling season.
$5000 p/w DESIGN & LIFESTYLE EXCELLENCE Address available on request 5
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$1400 p/w 3
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$1150 p/w EXCEPTIONAL COLONIAL HOMESTEAD 156 Agnew Street, Morningside 5
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STUNNING HOME ON TENERIFFE PARK 91 Little Chester Street, Teneriffe 4
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$1300 p/w LARGE HOME - POOL & PET FRIENDLY 91 Villiers Street, New Farm
NEW & SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME 27 Oriel Road, Clayfield 5
$1600 p/w
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$850 p/w LARGE HOME IN GREAT LOCATION 210 Arthur Street, Teneriffe 4
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What I witnessed was a market showing great value, when compared to our southern neighbours. Those interstate buyers are now doing more than just looking over the fence, they are starting to climb over it. The best example of this was at Rockbourne Terrace Paddington. John Flahey, Ray White Spring Hill, was the marketing agent and he had gathered a huge crowd including a phone bidder from Melbourne. Bidding opened very conservatively (around $500,000) from a local young couple, but very quickly rose, through the $600,000’s and $700,000’ comprising of a mixture of $10,000 and $20,000 bids, stalling briefly at $800,000. It was at this point the agent holding the phone looked at me and whispered “The buyer wants to increase to $900k.” Due to the size of the significant increase, we had another colleague confirm the bid and I announced “$900,000 and we are on the market.” To which our local buyers packed up their paddles, folded their arms and went home. Once, twice, sold!! It is as obvious as the nose on your face that Brisbane offers better value than Sydney or Melbourne. Add to that the lifestyle offering and you have an attractive alternative for disgruntled southerners. These buyers can see value where local buyers and agents can’t. They have seen their markets achieve prices that Brisbane locals haven’t. Coupling this experience, I conducted auctions at ‘The Johnson’ hotel Spring Hill for Ray White Spring Hill & Ray White New Farm. There were 13 properties on the order of sale and 12 were units. The room was packed!! This time last year an auction of 12 units would have attracted the agents, me and maybe the odd lost hotel guest. To see that many people at this event is another good sign for the Brisbane market. To avoid disappointment Brisbane buyers need to act now. With many luxury homes in Brisbane currently selling below replacement costs and other pockets of the market showing great signs of value, it stands to reason that we will see more of these ‘out of area buyers’ winning at auction and heading to Brisbane.
haesley is the local principal of living here cush partners and a columnist for the sunday mail. portions of this article may be an extract from his column.
$450 p/w 2 BED UNIT IN HEART OF NEWSTEAD 10604/88 Doggett Street, Newstead 2
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HILLTOP FREESTANDER MOMENTS FROM GASWORKS NEWSTEAD!
5 Dunlop Street is a commanding freestanding office building perched in an elevated position on the cusp of Newstead/Bowen Hills. The owner has committed to selling & the opportunity exists to capitalise on this rare offering. Contact the Exclusive Marketing Agents & Inner-City Specialists C Property to discuss further or to arrange an inspection
CARL CHARALAMBOUS PRINCIPAL 0422 804 462 carl@cpropertyqld.com.au
5 Dunlop Street, BOWEN HILLS
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1,285M2 LMR ZONED LAND PARCEL WITH OVER 20 METRE FRONTAGE
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460M2 OFFICE BUILDING OVER 2 LEVELS WITH SECURE GROUND LEVEL PARKING & STORAGE
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12 ON-SITE CAR PARKS & LESS THAN 1.5KM TO BOWEN HILLS TRAIN STATION
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ESPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 5PM THURSDAY 27 TH SEPTEMBER WITH A COMMITTED SELLER
58 Abbott St New Farm
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405 sqm
The Entertainer On Abbott •
Sunny, north-east facing, large back deck, open plan living
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Elevated and flood-free, fantastic location
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Close to the river, one of New Farm’s favorite streets
Beth Leach
Principal and Sales Agent
M 0414 770 956 E beth@bethleach.com.au www.bethleach.com.au
18 Beeston St, Teneriffe
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Versatile Luxury Residence With Value To Add
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3 floors, Qlder with modern extension and pool/outdoor area
Beth Leach
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Wheelchair friendly, self-contained, luxury guests’ quarters
M 0414 770 956 E beth@bethleach.com.au
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Private, low maintenance, fully secure, lock and leave
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Modernise and add value to the existing renovation
Anthony Oddo
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Earn an income from the self-contained unit?
M 0430 028 254 E anthony@bethleach.com.au
Principal and Sales Agent
Sales Agent
15/24 Macquarie St, Teneriffe 2
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Stunning Views From A Corner Position •
Extra large double garage to fit three cars
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Massive storage shed
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Ceiling height tall windows along the front and side
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Huge enclosed verandah for living/dining and BBQ
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Large home office area, ceiling fans, air conditioning
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Lift, pool and BBQ area in complex
Beth Leach Principal and Sales Agent
M 0414 770 956
E beth@bethleach.com.au
www.bethleach.com.au
205/116 Annie St, New Farm 3
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Rare Three Bedroom Unit With Gorgeous Views •
Two years old, boutique complex of 18 units
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Total area 142sqm, airy, light-filled, high ceilings
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Home office nook, lift in complex
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40mm stone bench tops, Miele appliances, gas cooktop
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Body Corporate fees annually: $3,305.14
Beth Leach Principal and Sales Agent
M 0414 770 956
E beth@bethleach.com.au
www.bethleach.com.au
MOONLIGHT AUCTION Proudly presented by: PLACE KANGAROO POINT, ASCOT + NEW FARM
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HAMILTON 12 Goldsworthy Ave A QUINTESSENTIAL FAMILY HOME • • • •
The perfect marriage of old and new - fully fenced 506m2 block Elevated position - North-east facing alfresco entertaining - city views 4 car garage plus an abundance of storage Ascot State School catchment - only 5.2kms to CBD, 2kms to Gasworks, 10kms to airport & 3kms to Portside Wharf
belleproperty.com/85P2616
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View As advertised or by appointment For Sale By Negotiation Ivo Kornel 0412 301 439 ivo.kornel@belleproperty.com
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TENERIFFE 5/308 Harcourt Street THE CREME DE LA CREME OF ART DECO • • • •
Spacious 130m2 of living - private courtyard - dual street access Top floor position showcasing stunning north-eastern views Traditional features throughout - full of character and charm Prime location close to Gasworks, CBD, public transport and more!
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View As advertised or by appointment For Sale Ivo Kornel 0412 301 439 ivo.kornel@belleproperty.com
belleproperty.com/85P2627
NEW FARM 106 Heal Street A NEW BENCHMARK FOR SOPHISTICATED DESIGN AND LUXURY • • • • •
Unique architectural design Perfect balance of luxury & functionality Seamless indoor/outdoor living Fully integrated cellar/bar Full home automation & security
belleproperty.com/85P2608
5a
3b
For Sale By negotiation Ivo Kornel 0412 301 439 ivo.kornel@belleproperty.com
HUTTONANDHUTTON.COM.AU
SOLD street record for unrenovated house
$2,350,000
810m2 ON ONE OF NEW FARM’S MOST COVETED STREETS TO BUILD YOUR FOREVER HOME 4
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using a 100% online marketing campaign 5-7 MARK ST, NEW FARM
PETER HUTTON
0488 018 170 Here at number 5-7, listed for the first time in 45 years, there’s a chance to own an 810m2 block with a character duplex, as well as potential for building up/extending at the rear of the property. Use your big ideas to turn around this charming pre-war home and bring it back to life while creating a madeto-last design for you and your family.
Auction
4 BED
3 BATH
2 CAR
49 Mark Street, New Farm FIRST TIME TO MARKET
OPEN Saturday 2 - 2:30pm HOME Wednesday 5:30 - 6pm
AGENT: Vaughan Keenan 0417 057 150 AUCTION: 3pm, 22nd September on site*
Enjoying an exclusive, A-grade New Farm location, this tri-level home is offered to the market for the first time. An exceptionally rare offering, this home, built in 1969, occupies a 546m2 allotment with a wide 22m frontage. *if not sold prior
Sold
by Brisbane’s Premier Real Estate Agency
3 BED
5 BED
4 BED
2 BATH
2 BATH
3 BATH
1 CAR
2 CAR
4 CAR
36/41 Beeston Street, Teneriffe
2 Waverley Street, Teneriffe
45 Chermside Street, Teneriffe
SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION $869,000
SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION $2,520,000
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER $2,510,000
Sold by Cavell Cooper - 0477 011 499
Sold by Vaughan Keenan - 0417 057 150
Sold by Vaughan Keenan - 0417 057 150
graceandkeenan.com.au
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