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Funding secured, now looking for a builder The New Farm Neighbourhood Centre is to receive a $1.62 million upgrade with the Queensland Government approving a substantial grant. Karen Dare, CEO of Communify which operates the centre, said the project was ready to commence as soon as a builder could be engaged. “We are looking for a major Brisbane (builder) who is public works approved and willing to support this project,” Ms Dare said. “We are in the process of completing the planning and design work so keen to engage the builder to start early in the new year.” Ms Dare said the project would improve ease-of-access around the centre. “These much needed funds will pay for a community grade kitchen, two disability access bathrooms,
Guess what? We have an election BY MICHAEL HAWKE, EDITOR For the life of me, I cannot understand why the election date has been a big secret and was only announced last Sunday with the election to be held in late November. Considering we are moving to four year terms, what is the big secret now? As a monthly local publication, the Village News is restricted by its deadline plus commitments to the printer and existing advertisers. For 10 years now we have served
three additional toilets and showers and a lift to access the second storey,” she said. The State Government will provide $1.27 million of the funding through both the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services and the Dignity First fund, while Communify will contribute a further $350,000. Brisbane Central MP Grace Grace said the funding announcement was good news for the area. “This fully-funded upgrade will take these services to a new level, also cementing its status as a community hub for local residents,” Ms Grace said. Visit newfarmneighbourhoodcentre. org.
the community and want to allow the community to debate the issues that will help see the best person elected in the seat of McConnel. The decision made on Sunday takes away our opportunity to be part of the debate, so with a late flurry of calls we have pulled together a profile of three of the candidates standing in this election. We apologise if you have missed your opportunity to use the pages of the Village News as your voice and we can assure you we are not playing favourites. To say we are disappointed at the decision is an understatement but we do wish all candidates the very best. Responsibility for all election material in this his edition is accepted by M Hawke, Level 1, 888 Brunswick Street, New Farm.
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Election to stir development issues V I L L AG E
comm en t MIKE O’CONNOR
It will be interesting to see if issues that impact life in our city are addressed by the major parties in the forthcoming state election. The protection of heritageprotected buildings is one that deserves focus for existing legislation has failed to stop the destruction of these sites. Too frequently, the state government has proved ineffectual in preserving our architectural heritage. It needs to adopt a policy of ensuring legislation is properly framed, that penalties pose a significant financial deterrent and that they are rigorously enforced. Ensuring that future development does not destroy the amenity of the New
Farm, Teneriffe, Newstead and Kangaroo Point precincts is another issue. Residents concerned at the height, size and potential impact of a development and who lodge an objection against a development approval find themselves at risk of being sued by the developer and the Brisbane City Council for costs. While there is obviously a need for a mechanism to prevent spurious objections, the present system is weighted too heavily against individuals and becomes a deterrent to the exercise of their rights to protect their interests. The establishment of plans such as the Newstead and Teneriffe waterfront neighbourhood plans carried with them the hope and expectation that they would ensure the maintenance of an area’s amenity. However, in practice they have become little more than guides rather than strict codes. The state government ultimately signs off on these plans and it falls to it to ensure they are airtight and not able to be easily circumvented by Brisbane City Council to accommodate developers to the point they are unrecognizable. Polling indicates there will be no clear winner on the day as disenchanted voters drift way from the major parties. We live in interesting times.
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Lewis’ award winning performance BY ANNEMARIE WHITE
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Flamed-haired theatrical dynamo Gail Whiltshire’s counterpart, and secret weapon, is Lewis Savage (both pictured) - a shy, gracious and dedicated behind-the-scenes gentleman. Together for almost three decades, the pair has ensured the Twelfth Night Theatre continues to flourish as a vibrant community playhouse. In recognition of his outstanding professionalism, Savage was recently awarded New Farm Rotary’s Pride of Workmanship Award – an award Whiltshire said was well deserved. “Lewis is the essence of not only Twelfth Night but of theatre in Brisbane,” she says. “He was there at the start of the Queensland Theatre Company and continues in one of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious theatres and indeed Australia’s only privatelyowned theatre.” Ever humble Savage accepted his
award saying that in his 55 working years it had been “a privilege and a pleasure to have assisted over 1.2 million patrons- and counting”. “I am proud to have been not just a hearer but a doer,” he said. Lewis began his career at 14 with Dunlop Tyres but for years “I found myself at night indulging my passion for theatre and drama – but not in front of the stage lights, rather behind the scenes with props or ushering”. “I much preferred ensuring patron enjoyed shows rather than starring in them,” he says. When the fledgling Queensland Theatre Company was formed in 1970 it seemed the perfect career move for Lewis. In 1975 he was appointed the subscription manager and he admits he had found his calling. “I loved that job and because I espouse the somewhat old-fashioned values of courtesy, attention to detail,
personal contact and listening,” he said. “I built up a wonderful subscription membership.” Indeed his recruitment of 12,500 subscribers in 1982/3 remains the highest number and the bench mark even today. After taking some leave in late 1989, Lewis was approached by theatre doyen Whiltshire to move to Bowen Hills with “an offer I could not refuse”. “Although at the time I was advised moving to a small independent company was fraught with insecurity, I knew it was right for me and it has is still a labour of love 27 years later,” he said. Over the years, Lewis has seen it all, assisted some of the world’s greatest thespians, but when asked to nominate a personal highlight, he modestly asks if it is too twee to answer that everyday is a highlight. He attributes his success to two
mantras: one from Walt Disney who said “there is no magic in Disneyland without the patrons” and the other is Art Garfunkel’s advice to “keep the customer satisfied”. “To that end, at every performance I welcome patrons, I settle them into their seats and then bid them farewell at the door,” said Lewis. “I believe it is that attention to detail and personal contact that keeps people coming back to our small but very welcoming theatre.” This is echoed by Whiltshire when she says “Lewis is so wonderful with our audience members because he brings the past values into the future”. Although a galaxy of international stars have strut the stage in a multitude of performances, Lewis is the consummate professional, being discreet and reluctant to single anyone out - although he does concede a little by making polite mention of the two Bond girls. “It was such a privilege to work with Diane Cilento and I have never seen anyone so graciously greet fans as Britt Eckland.” Next time we are welcomed through the doors of the Twelfth Night Theatre we can be assured we are in the hands of a man whose pride in his workmanship is award winning.
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Moray development turnaround BY MIKE O’CONNOR The Brisbane City Council yielded to a developer’s proposal to build apartments at 155 Moray Street less than three weeks after saying it was “difficult to support”. On February 3 this year, the council’s senior urban planner Christopher Austin wrote to the developer’s consultants, Wolter Consulting Group, saying council was of the view that “the proposed height and bulk is excessive for the locality”. The site cover, he wrote, also “exceeds the provisions under the Multiple Dwelling Code”. Front setbacks to both Moray Street and Raff Lane, he said, “are not considered appropriate and does not facilitate deep planting or open space at ground level”. He also noted that the proposed development was seven storeys whereas the maximum height in the area’s Medium Density Living Precinct was five storeys and said the building’s setback from the street did
not appear to be consistent with the streetscape. The gross floor area of the development was also not consistent with the New Farm and Teneriffe Hill Development Plan and appeared “excessive”, he wrote. Following a meeting with Wolter Consulting on February 13, the council suddenly and dramatically changed its tune. “The council can now be supportive of a taller building on this location,” wrote Phil Joyce from the council’s Planning Services North. Council would also be willing to favorably consider a reduced front setback, he wrote, and did not object to the proposed site cover or proposed open space, in spite of the latter being almost half that required. The move has outraged local residents who have formed the Friends of Moray Street Appeal Trust Fund to fight the proposal. Glen Smith, who lives in nearby Maxwell Street, said he had lodged an appeal in the Planning and Environment Court following a public
CHANGE OF PLANS: Local resident Glen Smith pointing to indicate the lack of setback of the proposed development.
meeting attended by more than 55 concerned residents. “We are not against development per se but a number of the features of this proposed development are totally incompatible with the amenity of the area,” Mr Smith said. The group has formed a fighting
fund, the Friends of Moray Street Appeal Trust Fund, and is seeking donations to help it pursue the appeal. Mr Smith is administering the trust fund and has appealed for local support. Contact Mr Smith on 0419 028 751.
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Makeover for New Batter Wharves Up at Hendra The Howard Smith Wharves Revitalisation Project has commenced works to restore and transform heritage-listed shed currently known as Shed 5 into a riverfront restaurant to be titled River Shed. When complete, the 3.4 ha Fortitude Valley site will also include an assortment of event spaces including restaurants, a brewery, a hotel as well as dedicated parkland and open spaces. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk described the site as the “missing link in the river”, and said the project was one of the ways council was creating new lifestyle and leisure opportunities in Brisbane. “Howard Smith Wharves will host events for up to 1,000 people, as well as be home to vibrant bars and restaurants,” Cr Quirk said. Infrastructure Chairman Amanda Cooper said that the development would be “an iconic facility for our city”. “When complete, the Howard Smith Wharves will be a world class waterfront destination that further enhances Brisbane’s status as a New World City,” Cr Cooper said.
BY THOMAS MORGAN It was merely by chance that Newstead-based optometrist Pat Gerry went to watch his friend’s son play baseball, but in the years since, the otherwise avid cricket lover has embraced the game. In his third season of involvement at All Starts Baseball Club in Hendra, this month Mr Gerry has gone in to bat as the organisation’s new director. He said he was looking to score some community home runs during his tenure by promoting the sport’s appeal to younger players. “Certainly my objective is to increase the numbers of juniors playing,” he said. “The game is generally much safer than others, so it’s great for kids and it’s very inclusive,” he said. “We’re not a club which is all about winning, we’re a club about having a go.” Mr Gerry also works at Eyeman
BATTER UP: Pat and Gabriel Gerry seeing a good future for the Allstars.
optometrists in Newstead, where he has specialised for many years in vision for sports players. “The practice in Newstead has a focus on hand-eye coordination and baseball is a natural extension of that,” he said. Mr Gerry said new efforts to enhance the club were already underway. “The club has already embarked on upskilling our coaches,” he said.
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Busy months for mother and daughter duo BY JULIAN LEHNERT Trish Lake and Kelly Hawke have a special kind of relationship – being not just business partners and coworkers, but also sharing the bond between a mother and her daughter. The two have been enjoying eventful months working out of Spring Hill. Kelly, whose previous work in television has previously taken her abroad, launched her PR agency Hawke & Co early last year with the hopes of broadening her horizons and crafting compelling stories along the way. “I’ve worked in a few different fields over the years, mainly in the creative industries and in media and I’ve always been interested in having my own business,” she said. “Now I am able to do a lot of different things and I am really enjoying working on lots of different projects – I like being busy!” The budding entrepreneur happily shares her Spring Hill office with her mother Trish, a former journalist and CEO of award-winning production company Freshwater Pictures. “She has been a huge inspiration to me in terms of starting my own business,” Kelly said of her mother. “I grew up watching what my parents did for work, both being journalists and mum starting her own production company. “They prioritised travelling a lot when we were children and took us with them when they were doing stories in far-away places. “Mum was very involved with telling other people’s stories, that definitely rubbed off.” Mum Trish says Kelly was always keen on adventure. “Kelly has been coming along on family adventures since childhood where she would see what we would write or make films about and I think she picked up on that,” she said. “We’re lucky that we had complimentary skills.” Kelly and Trish’s story is also one of succession: in 2015, before founding Hawke & Co, Kelly added North Stradbroke Island’s Straddie Island News to her portfolio, taking over the mantle of editor from her mother who helped kick start the paper seventeen years ago. The paper is now part of Kelly’s enterprise and has been visually revamped to, in Kelly’s words, be 8
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“more in tune with the island”. “We came to live (on the island) as a family at the beginning of 2000,” said Trish. “It was really important that we had a multitude of voices to talk about political issues; there was another journalist on the island, Liz Johnson, and she and I decided to start a newspaper that people from all sides of the political spectrum could contribute to. “It used to be me and Liz doing the co-editing, now we’ve got Kelly who is a wonderfully talented storyteller but also a very clever editor. “She grew up knowing a lot of the people on the island and now has taken the paper to a new level of production quality - the locals on the island embrace it.” With Kelly’s guidance, the Straddie Island News has seen a visual update but continues its focus on the local voices that have made the quarterly renowned among its readers. “We are telling local stories and want to get local people involved – we still have very strong ties to the island,” Kelly said. Trish agrees. “I think the paper would have folded had she not taken it on,” said Trish. “It’s really wonderful for me as a mother to see my daughter grow that business into something which I think has got a really good future – I am very proud of Kelly and the work she’s done with her colleagues who have made the paper quite special. “Kelly’s a great role model for young women - she’s a hard worker and she’s doing a great job.” Kelly had similar praise and respect for her mother. “In an industry which can be really tough, Mum has been amazing in a sense of showing me that anything is possible – she has a very accomplished career, had three children on top of that and then still went on to follow her dream,” she said. Outside of editorial duties, the duo is also involved in other projects, among which is work with Freshwater Pictures, Trish’s production company for which Kelly has helped write and produce. “I’ve done PR for some of her films that were released in Australia,” Kelly said. Her most recent involvement was with 2015’s Early Winter. Under the guidance of Trish,
DYNAMIC DUO: Spring Hill duo Kelly Hawke (left) with her mum Trish Lake.
Freshwater Pictures has helped produce several acclaimed feature films and documentaries over the years, such as 2015’s Frackman, which won best film at the Byron Bay International Film Festival. Future Freshwater projects and mother-daughter collaborations are on the horizon, such as Wik vs Queensland, a documentary about the landmark title rights case, set for release in early 2018. “I’m sure Kelly will be involved in some of that work as a publicist,”
Trish said. Kelly said she was glad the two had a similar mindset about work. “We are constantly bouncing ideas off each other,” she said. “She is always working, she loves what she does – she is very inspiring in that sense. “The one thing that ties it all together – the Straddie News, the PR and the producing – is that I’m always trying to tell a story about someone; I really like sharing people’s stories and connecting them.”
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Facelift for bowls club New Farm Bowls Club is set to undergo a facelift after recent elections returned a new management committee keen to invest back in their club. The centrepiece item on the agenda is a relaying of both bowling greens, beginning after Christmas with the main green. Dean Merlo, businessman and founder of Merlo Coffee, has replaced Dr Neil Peach as President, and says he has wants the club to be a cornerstone of the community. “We want to return the club to its healthy days of having the best greens in the district and bring back the Sunday afternoon,” says Merlo. “We’re going to try for some low-key live music and get the crowd back enjoying barefoot bowls.” One of the club’s key sponsors, Aveo, is hosting a Christmas Cracker bowls carnival on December 6. The day is planned to begin with a game of Spider: all participants encircling the green aiming for a target in the centre. “Bowls is about fun,” Merlo says. Tickets at New Farm Bowls Club.
Feedback sought on river hub BY ALEX TREACY
Locals are invited to provide feedback on the Brisbane City Council River Access Network’s proposed River Access Hub at New Farm Park. The hub, which would be on the eastern edge of the park, near WATT restaurant at the Powerhouse, would feature pontoons allowing for the pick-up and drop-off of passengers for water taxi and tour boat services, and short-term docking of recreational vessels and passive craft such as kayaks and canoes. The BCC project team will be at Jan Powers Farmers Markets at Brisbane Powerhouse from 7-10am on Saturdays November 18 and December 2 to provide information and engage with potential users and other interested residents. The River Access Network is a centrepiece of Council’s 2013 River’s Edge Strategy, aimed at
building infrastructure around the river’s central reaches to further pin Brisbane’s tourism and leisure industries to the Brisbane River, viewed by Council as a cornerstone of the city’s identity and one of our major drawcards. Information on the project can be found by phoning 1800 884 681, searching ‘River Access Network’ on Brisbane City Council’s website, emailing the project team at cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov. The Village News recognises the Brisbane River Access Network needs extensive public consultation so we welcome your comments to editor@ newfarmvillagenews.com.au for discussion in our December edition.
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In October’s Village News Mike O’Connor said… “The river has become a focus of Brisbane City Council planning but one that curiously ignores the popular transport hub of Teneriffe. “Not a single dollar, however, has been budgeted for the Teneriffe ferry terminal, the gateway to the Gasworks and Vernon Terrace bars and restaurants and...the James Streets retail and leisure precinct. “Lord Mayor Quirk said a lack of mooring facilities had prevented access to key riverfront entertainment, lifestyle and business precincts. “Agreed, but the myopia that clouds the council’s vision for Teneriffe is difficult to understand.”
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Open pantry, open hearts The Holy Trinity Church’s Trinity Pantry has been operating for more than 30 years, with the assistance it provides changing to meet the different challenges of Brisbane’s homeless and downtrodden. Pantry coordinator Liz said the organisation’s services went beyond food and toiletries. “On Thursdays we can also provide limited financial assistance for people who run up large bills with electricity or gas or water,” she said. Liz said in recent times, more people were turning to the Pantry for rising electricity prices. “I would say there had been a 20 percent increase in the number of people asking for assistance on electricity,” she said. Liz said many people from all over Brisbane made the journey to the Pantry for food and assistance. “We get people from North Lakes, we get people from Springfield,” she said. “The young ones are the ones I feel particularly sorry for. “The conditions are so hard and if they try to get accommodation, that will take up most of their benefits.” Liz said aside from food, the pantry also provided people with an outlet to
HELPING HANDS: Liz with Desley from Trinity Pantry.
express themselves. “One thing we do is an interview at the beginning, and at that time we really get to know whether they have a story and they want to get it off their chest,” she said. “That’s fine, because a smiling face and a friendly attitude can get them through the day and a bit more.” Volunteer Desley, who helps out at the Trinity Pantry once a week, said the centre was valuable to those who worked there. “I find that this is one of the most beneficial things for myself,” she said. “You actually see the people you’re helping and you see there’s a need.” Visit trinityvalley.org.au/pantry
In memory of iconic Teneriffe personality Few people could claim the title of ‘suburb-famous’, but Ralph Martell’s love for the New Farm and Teneriffe probably take him close. Mr Martell (pictured) co-handled the daily operations of the London Woolstore Apartments on Macquarie Street with his wife Margaret. Before that, they ran a 4WD shop for 15 years together, and Mr Martell was one-time president of the Coorparoo Swimming Club as his kids progressed through school. As a father of two, he loved taking his kids out of school for trips to explore the vast natural beauty of Australia’s wilderness. His son, Dean Martell, said his father was an inspirational figure. “He was a big man with a presence, but strong willed and extremely helpful and kind,” he said. “He had come from living on a farm looking after his family and ended up
doing well for himself.” Around the community of Teneriffe, Mr Martell was the subject and teller of many infamous and sometimes controversial stories, not least of all the call he made to Ray White which began Karla Lynch’s enduring career in real estate. “He wanted to mentor others and help others to be successful,” Dean said. Dean said it was little wonder he had become known around the area. “At the Wool Store he created a sense of community mainly because he would always greet people and get to know them.” “Even people who didn’t like him at first would eventually, because he was just so persistent.” Ralph Martell passed away in September, aged 67, and is survived by his wife Margaret and two children Dean and Laura, to whom he was fiercely loyal and dedicated.
Experience the latest in digital Queensland-owned and operated electronics retailer Videopro opened their fifth and flagship store at Newstead in July. Customers are being invited to not just purchase the latest technology but also experience it with a handson approach to ensure it’s the right fit for them. It’s a customer service approach Videopro has developed since 1980 – they’re older than many of the premium digital products they stock. They include some of the bestknown names in audio like Bose, Sonos and Heos, the newest technology in TVs, with brands like Panasonic, Sony and LG and an extensive assortment of cameras, video equipment and drones at competitive prices, all without compromising quality or service. Newstead’s flagship store is unique in the wealth of knowledge on offer from the team, with decades spent
ensuring customers receive the right electronic fit-out for their needs across residential, commercial, and large-scale corporate operations. If you’re looking for the latest in technology, future-focused ideas and expertise, while still getting good oldfashioned customer service, look to Videopro Newstead, 37 Commercial Rd, Newstead.
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Listening to locals at the recent Plan Your Brisbane information sessions at Spring Hill
PLAN YOUR BRISBANE The 2016 Australian Census confirms more people than ever are choosing to call Brisbane home. The Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Regional Plan requires Brisbane to facilitate around 188,000 more dwellings by 2041 for a growing population of around 386,000 new residents.
BETH J LEACH I just had a weekend like as if I was living out the movie Bad Moms, but just the party scenes and for three days. Needless to say I can’t back up like I used to. The reason for my latent teenage rebellion was our thirtieth reunion from high school and it was a lot of fun. I was a boarder when at school and everything you hear about the bonds that children develop whilst boarding is true, at least in this case. The weekend was like running with a wolf pack made up of twenty or so of my sisters. We were invincible again. We shared our triumphs, our journeys and fears, we laughed until we cried, or until we duly noted, that childbirth had left our pelvic floors compromised… Our personalities are still pretty much the same as when we were seventeen and in that way, old friendships disrobe us and lay us bare. School drew us in from many parts of
the world and scattered us afterwards to all compass points once more. Some of these women I hadn’t seen for the entirety of those thirty years or since uni, which is an incredible realisation when you consider how close we are/were. It was effortless to lose contact with people before mobile phones, Facebook and email existed. Back in the day, we had address books, landlines, faxes connected to landlines and when you moved house, you had to let everyone know your new number individually. Or, send a homing pigeon, whichever was faster. (For anyone under twenty-five, that was a joke.) After three days of letting my hair down with these old friends, I feel very grateful for knowing them and for the experience. It’s easy to be tempted to shelve the idea of attending class reunions for whatever reason, genuine or imagined. However, sometimes these life events can bring with them a sense of peace and acceptance of our own past as we forgive ourselves our youthful imperfections and relive with friends the joys and aching pains of growing up in those vulnerable years.
To support Brisbane’s growth, we have launched Plan your Brisbane, an exciting initiative which encourages the community to help us develop a set of principles that will guide future planning and decision making. Plan your Brisbane will run from the end of September 2017 to mid-2018 and will include an online survey, forums, competitions and engagement activities. To get involved more information can be found at www.vickihoward.com/planyourbrisbane This November I want to invite you to register for the Plan Your Brisbane upcoming Intergeneration Forum. The Intergenerational Forum has been designed to be an exciting event where residents from all ages from all over Brisbane come together to look at where we’ve come from, where we are now and help Council identify what our priorities are for planning for the future.
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The keynote speaker is Professor Greg Clark, Professor of City Leadership at University College London, expert on New World Cities working with the OECD and Brookings Institution, and author of The short history of global cities. Community input in the future planning of our city is so important, and this free collaborative forum is a unique opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together to help plan for Brisbane’s future. Date:
Wednesday 22 November 2017
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Council will accept registrations until Friday 17 November 2017, but numbers for the forum are limited so just send me an email to central.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au for registration details.
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Skin as unique as you are When it comes to keeping your skin radiant and healthy Ella Baché has more choice than ever thanks to its four skin packs currently on sale. Manager Melissa Wallace says that Ella Baché focuses on every client’s unique skin to provide tailored treatment. “Focusing on everyone individually, we believe that no two skins are alike; we diagnose everybody individually and tailor to everybody.” “We have our classic range which has been around forever, then we do have our specialised ranges that are used for treating different types of skin,” she said. When considering our health and fitness, we often forget the largest
organ of the human body is our skin. Realising the need to cater to the uniqueness of your skin, Ella Baché’s packs for November come in four varieties: anti-aging, skin hydration, body essentials and classics. The number of packs is limited, so don’t miss your chance to be #SkinFit. To get you ready for summer, Ella Baché also provides an extensive range of services including waxing, manicures, pedicures, facials, massage and spray tanning. For tailored treatment from a friendly team, make sure to reserve your package at Ella Baché this November. Phone: 3257 1333
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Outstanding work recognised High fives for handball The fourth annual Bouncing Back Handball Festival was held at Brisbane Powerhouse on Sunday 22 October to the delight of children and children trapped in adult bodies. The community day, sponsored by Central Ward councillor Vicki Howard through the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund, also featured giant chess, paper plane competitions, and a turn on the decks from DJ-cumreal estate agent Ivo Kornel, director and principal of New Farm’s Belle Property. Michelle Burkett of the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, who ran the event, said it was made possible by the hard work of all volunteers, both in the handball committee and on the day, and also thanked Rotary New Farm for providing a sausage sizzle.
BY ALEX TREACY Rotary New Farm has recognised the outstanding contributions of four locally employed workers by presenting them with Pride of Workmanship awards during a dinner function at the recently reopened Eve’s at Teneriffe. The awards, presented annually by the club since its charting in 2013, were this year won by Lewis Savage, entering his third decade at Twelfth Night Theatre; Adam Anderson, of A&J Pressure Cleaning; James Christoforu, of Slaters Painting & Decorating; and Henry MacPhillamy, employee of Suncorp. Rotary New Farm president Mark Mitchell said the aim of the awards was bring businesses closer through celebrating those who “go those extra yards” without recognition. “Rotary is an organisation that was developed by businessmen, so they could connect with and improve their
AWARD WINNERS: President Mark Mitchell with Pride of Workmanship winners, Henry MacPhillamy, Lewis Savage, James Christoforu and Adam Anderson.
community,” he said. “It’s a good project to take on because we’re reconnecting with other businesses who deliver services in our community.” The group was especially buoyed by the presence and support of all three tiers of government - State MP and Minister Grace Grace presented an award, as did a representative for Federal Member for Brisbane,
Trevor Evans. Councillor for Central Ward Vicki Howard is a member of Rotary New Farm and was present. Mitchell says Rotary New Farm’s plans were almost disrupted this year by Eve’s temporary closure, as the group traditionally hosted the event at the venue, where the award winners don’t pay for their night.
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Local practice putting smiles on dials Being happy and healthy go hand in hand, but many people feel uncomfortable showing off their pearly whites because of their appearance. Dr Krupa Raniga, lead dentist of Maven Dental New Farm said more could be done to transform smiles. Dr Raniga said cosmetic dentistry had the potential to give people confidence to smile more often, and she has seen many successful results from direct veneers. “It gives me great pleasure to see so many of my patients overwhelmed with the outcome of their new smile and amazed at how quick and cost effective the direct veneer option is,” Dr Raniga said. The direct veneer procedure rarely requires removal of natural tooth and is applied directly to teeth by building
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up thin layers of composite materials, and thus is more conservative than the alternative porcelain veneers. Maven Dental New Farm provide affordable payment options and financing for this procedure as well as in-chair and take home teeth whitening, crowns and bridges, teeth straightening and reshaping. Patients at Maven Dental New Farm also receive a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine their concerns and discuss treatment options. Call 3358 1333 or visit mavendental.com.au/newfarm
When Westside Dermatology first started in 2007, it was a one-doctor clinic. Now, they’ve got ten doctors and run Queensland’s largest dermatology practice. Successful businesses don’t happen by accident — they’re the result of a dedicated and experienced team working tirelessly to create a two-way relationship based on the satisfaction of customers’ needs. Nothing is as personal as your skin, the surface you show to the world. Westside Dermatology understands this. Their service is based on your choices and needs, whether they be surgical, cosmetic, medical, paediatric, or anything else caused by the infinite wears and tears our skin endures during a healthy and happy life. Westide Dermatology general manager Sally Whittaker says that the clinic’s size means there is a solution and a specialist for everyone, regardless of age, condition, or skin tone. “The philosophy behind Westside Dermatology is we should be able to treat anything related to skin — treating active acne, facial scarring, skin cancer checks and removals, psoriasis, vitiligo, sweatfree solutions right through to dermal fillers and wrinkle reduction injections. “We have a commitment to having someone here who can treat any skin condition and [facilitating] access for patients, which involves making
urgent appointments available… with every doctor each day—they get snapped up, can I say.” This ‘snapping up’ is because the medical professionals of Westside Dermatology, led by Dr Shobhan Manoharan and Dr Davin Lim (whom you might recognise from his prominent YouTube channel), are all eminent in their field, many of them having undertaken overseas clinical placements and educational experiences. The expertise of these dermatologists and nurses is why UQ, Bond and Griffith Universities all choose to send their students there to learn. It’s why research projects at the forefront of the dermatological field engage with the clinic. You can meet the other dedicated staff of Westside Dermatology on their website — westderm.com.au. They provide overviews of all available treatments, and their About section lists information about the experience and specialities of the dermatologists, so you can know you’re in safe hands. Nothing is as personal as your skin. Nothing is as unique as your skin. Nowhere has better tailored solutions than Westside Dermatology. Visit 185 Moggill Rd, Taringa. Ph 3871 3437.
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Much-loved property for sale It is a sad reality that not all dreams can come true. For the McKinlay family, long-time residents of New Farm, it is the end of an era - after a fire claimed their house on the corner of Turner Avenue and Oxlade Drive in 2003, the daughter of the former owners, Mrs Erin McKinlay, vowed to rebuild. However, the cleared property is now up for sale. “I leave my dream to someone else to be able to develop and enjoy,” Mrs McKinlay said. The iconic plot with its house was bought almost 50 years ago by Mrs McKinlay’s parents, Tom and Anna Dooley – the then-hoteliers of the Sportsman Hotel in Spring Hill, nicknamed the Irish Embassy after Tom, an Irishman. The property had been in the possession of her family ever since and the house on it, a two storey Federation-style building overlooking the nearby Merthyr Bowls Club and
the Brisbane River, had been their pride and joy. Having been gifted the house after her mother’s death in 1992, Mrs McKinlay was in the process of making changes and renovations to the interior of the building when the accident occurred to the uninsured property in 2003. Despite suffering greatly from the loss of the house and its contents, she never wavered in her desire to redevelop the property. “It was not only the financial loss of a totally loved, uninsured, iconic home that was so upsetting - there were also the losses of three generations of family records, photographs, history, memorabilia, art works, and grand Bell Brothers specially built furniture - commissioned by previous owners.” Mrs McKinlay said. Now, she wishes to pass on the torch to someone else, hoping that
they can at long last restore the iconic plot of land to its former glory. The sale of the property at 34 Turner Avenue is conducted by Ray White New Farm. Expressions of interest close on November 24 unless a sale has been made prior. Matt Lancashire expects that the almost 1,000 m2 plot, which they describe as one-of-a-kind, will find a buyer quickly. To book an inspection contact Matt on 0416 476 480 or Tom Lyne on 0423 696 862. Mrs McKinlay has kind words to spare for the future owner of her beloved block of New Farm history: “I wish them, whoever they are, every dream fulfilled.”
END OF AN ERA: (above left) Anna Dooley at the iconic property which is marked in the aerial shot (above) and Tom Dooley dancing on the bar at the Sportsman Hotel (below).
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Women In Business
Sammy Power Jan Power’s Farmers Markets
Melissa Stoodley The Room
Beth Leach Beth Leach New Farm
Radio listeners know Sammy Power from her 27-year career behind the mic, but nowadays she’s finetuning the markets her mother Jan founded. Sammy, now director of the Jan Power’s Farmers Markets, said that changing careers was challenging but rewarding. “I started on the ground level, bit off more than I could chew and chewed like crazy,” she said. “I have always worked in radio and the creative industries and have been able to apply this skill to the markets - they are such a fantastic regional produce canvas for Brisbane.” The markets, founded nearly 30 years ago at the Powerhouse, have become renowned for freshly grown produce sourced from local growers and have spread to four locations across the region. Sammy is mindful of preserving the core mission of the Jan Powers Farmers Markets’ while also looking for new opportunities to grow and update the business. “I’d like to think I’ve kept Mum’s vision but expanded it and moved it into the current era,” she said. “Obviously Mum still gives her 98 cents worth, and we have incredible staff, most of whom have been with us for ten years.” “Plus every single stallholder, from the potatoes and banana growers, to the herb growers, artisans, bakers, flavour creators and performers, the markets could not happen with everyone taking part every single week.”
Melissa Stoodley has a passion for health and wellbeing matched only by her desire to help others with theirs. While Melissa has been in the health and wellbeing business for over ten years, she said her enthusiasm for it started much earlier in life. “My passion for health and fitness started at a very young age, being heavily involved in sport as a child and competing at a national level for swimming during my school years,” she said. “It just felt natural for me to pursue my career in the health and wellness industry.” Melissa also says her parents played a big part in fostering her entrepreneurial spirit. “My parents were also great role models teaching my brother and I the importance of hard work and goal setting.” Today Melissa keeps her mind fresh by making sure to travel, but also by persistence, meditation and sticking to schedule. “My key drivers for success are waking up early, consistency and persistence – all the best things take time.” Nevertheless, Melissa says that some “me time” is crucial for a healthy lifestyle. “I find that taking time out away from routine allows space for creativity and time to feel inspired.” The Room moved onto Brunswick Street just 12 months ago, where Melissa offers personal training, remedial massage and private yoga.
Her real estate agency Beth Leach New Farm might only be three months old, but Beth Leach’s business experience in New Farm means she knows the area well. Beth said that being a self-employed woman in the 21st Century means staying adaptive and keeping motivated. “For me, business is like a ball of playdough: malleable, changing and evolving,” she said. “I can make it into anything I want as long as I keep learning, observe the changing marketplace and stay true to my values.” When she started her retail sales business in New Farm in 2007, Beth realised how to grow a business in spite of adversity. “That experience has given me incredible confidence as I was in the 2% of start-ups that emerged the other side of the GFC. “I learnt that I was good enough to succeed and that I’m determined to succeed.” Beth said that years of running small businesses in the area have given her independence and confidence in a very competitive market. “I’m very comfortable being accountable for my own income stream and, in fact I find it very motivating.” When it comes to juggling work, family and rest, Beth believes that passion for her career means she doesn’t feel like she’s working at all. “Working isn’t work, because I love what I do.”
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GRACE GRACE Local Member & Minister
Susan Cottrell - owner THE BODY rEFINERY
Brenda White New Farm Nash Theatre
Grace Grace is the Minister for Employment & Industrial Relations, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Racing, and the local Member for Brisbane Central, soon to be renamed McConnel. Since her appointment to State Cabinet, Grace has successfully delivered the passage of the Multicultural Recognition Act which formally recognises Queensland as a multicultural society. In her role as Minister for Industrial Relations and Employment, Grace is working on a series of job creation initiatives to support employment opportunities for women and to create more femalefriendly workplaces. She also oversees the Statewide $177.5 million Back to Work jobs program, which provides employers with support payments of up to $20,000 for hiring a jobseeker. To date, the program supported more than 8,000 Queenslanders into jobs. From 2000–2007 Grace was General Secretary of the Queensland Council of Unions, becoming the first woman elected to this position in the peak union council’s then 110-year history. Grace has had extensive Board experience with organisations including SunSuper, Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund, and Energex Limited. Grace Grace has lived in the electorate of Brisbane Central her whole life, and has very strong ties with the community and works alongside local community organisations including the P&C Groups, New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, Teneriffe Progress Association, Queensland Aids Council (QuAC), the Valley Chamber of Commerce, among many others.
Susan Cottrell, Physiotherapist and owner of The Body Refinery, believes healthy movement can transform a person’s vitality and fitness. The Body Refinery has grown dramatically in the nine years that Susan has owned the business. Susan has focused on developing a team of practitioners who are like minded in promoting healthy movement, optimal wellbeing and holistic health in their specialised fields. The staff at The Body Refinery are knowledgeable, passionate and value professional development which filters through into the service they provide their clients. “We provide our clients with the ability to move without restriction by offering movement and therapeutic therapies such as Pilates, remedial massage and Physiotherapy. The combination of these services give our clients the opportunity to live their lives pain free.” Susan believes that most peoples’ injuries come from having poor movement patterns. The physiotherapists at The Body Refinery utilise the latest evidence in movement to promote healthy movement patterns and improve posture. Recently, Susan has launched The Body Refinery Online website. The Body Refinery Online was born out of her desire to make the highest quality Pilates, physiotherapy tips, and nutritional information accessible to all. Anywhere, anytime. An 8-week Pilates program and a 4-week postnatal program are already available. She is currently filming a Low Back Pain program that will expand the online offer.
Brenda White found her passion for theatre started at a young age, but the obsession has served her well over the last two decades at Nash Theatre. Now she’s looking to step aside and let the next generation of young performers take centre stage, but not without reminding us that the theatre is a place for all. “The theatre is a world where nobody is too young or too old to participate,” she said. “I admire anyone who keeps doing what they love for as long as they are capable.” Brenda’s role at Nash Theatre is completely voluntary, but she says she takes great joy in both performing and mentoring. “I love to nurture amateur actors and encourage budding professionals so that they produce memorable performances.” Brenda would know – she was there once. “Theatre has been a life-long passion. In the beginning it was performing and I took every chance I could to act.” Brenda is currently gearing up to direct Nash Theatre’s fifth play of 2017, Calendar Girls, which opens on November 17th, and she hopes to put on a show that won’t be forgotten. “It is almost time for me to become a spectator instead of a participant but I would like to leave behind a thriving theatre and hope that people remember some of my productions with pleasure.”
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Marie Sheehy CALVADOS + WOOLF LAWYERS
CAROLINE JEAN-BAPTISTE Mortgage Choice F’Valley
Emily Warbrick Snowscene Travel & Ski store
Marie Sheehy, is the principal at Calvados + Woolf Lawyers, a boutique legal firm located in Fortitude Valley and Upper Mount Gravatt. “We focus on corporate and commercial law, wills and estates, asset protection, property services, pharmacy law and litigation. “Our clients range from local individuals and businesses to mid-sized enterprises and high net worth clients and entrepreneurs”, Marie says. “We have established ourselves as a costeffective alternative to larger firms in terms of quality of clients, complexity of advice and, depth of expertise.” Marie is a member of STEP, the international Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and our firm has a thriving Wills and Estate practice, catering to both individuals wanting either simple Wills and Powers of Attorney, or more complex testamentary, asset protection and successions structures and strategies. Marie wants to continue building a boutique practice that is highly respected locally by businesses and peers and she is determined to maintain her local connection by supporting local organisations, events and local businesses. “In our firm, we strongly believe in the ‘buy local and support local’ mantra and we always make it a priority to be part of the local community, in terms of clients, suppliers, community involvement and sponsorships.” Marie said the firm is happy to offer discounted Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney to pensioners.
Caroline Jean-Baptiste is the Owner Manager of Mortgage Choice Fortitude Valley, a franchise she opened in 2005 that provides home finance and financial guidance for young professionals to take the first step toward becoming a home owner. Since opening over a decade ago, Caroline has built relationships with more than 2000 home buyers, investors and refinancers looking to save money and create a solid foundation for wealth. “Growing up in small businesses gave me the passion to become my own boss and have control of my future - I wanted to build a legacy for my family,” Ms Jean-Baptiste said. “For many years I dreamt of building a property portfolio and subscribed to property investment magazines - I felt excited when I followed other people’s journeys and wanted to be part of it.” Her large family, comprising of her husband and four young children, have played a significant role in the success of her business, along with her clear vision and commitment to constant improvement. “Running my own business has come with many lessons and surrounding myself with a strong and supportive network means that riding the waves becomes easier,” she said. In the long term, Caroline aims to show 10,000 people how building wealth is about making better financial decisions sooner. Caroline said she’s always looking for opportunities to become involved in the community further, already being a patron of New Farm and involved in the Chamber of Commerce.
For Emily Warbrick, running Snowscene located in Woolloongabba is the perfect match of career and hobby. Not only has the travel agency been in the family since 1994, but Emily herself has spent years hitting the slopes and travelling the world getting a sense of what customers love and crave. Emily says that while her experiences around the world have helped teach her so much, it’s family which has driven her forward. “Being my father’s business originally I have always looked up to my father in business, and now as a proud owner I can put many of the skills and passion he taught me into the business,” she said. Emily, a director of Snowscene with her husband, has also been nominated for the Women in Travel Business Awards for two years in a row, but has not let the recognition distract her from further expanding the business. “Our most recent accomplished goal was opening Sunscene, our sister brand to Snowscene to further cater for our customer’s holiday needs”. Emily also volunteers her time to help the next generation of travel professions through TIME mentoring, and is preparing to bring the programme to Brisbane for a second networking event this month. “This is my way of giving my time back to an organisation who has helped me develop my career and business,” Emily said.
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A: 107 Warry St Fortitude Valley P: 3366 8604 E: caroline.jean-baptiste@mortgagechoice.com.au
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State Election November 25 2017
Kirsten Lovejoy,
Jamie Forster,
Grace Grace,
Greens
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Kirsten Lovejoy is a familiar name to many in the local area; her ties to this electorate run deep. She has worked professionally here for almost twenty years, lived in the neighbourhood for over a decade with her partner, children, cat, and foodthief dog Myrtle and volunteered in numerous community roles. With a background in science, economics, social and environmental policy, Kirsten has solid insight into what it takes to create sustainable and connected communities. Kirsten has applied these skills throughout her professional career, having worked in strategic policy and service delivery roles in collaboration with community organisations, industry groups and government agencies. A dedicated volunteer, Kirsten has been spokesperson for the Spring Hill Community Group for many years, an active volunteer in Brisbane Residents United, member of the Teneriffe Progress Association and active P&C member for over thirteen years. Kirsten has seen through her professional and volunteer work the frustration of people repeatedly let down by the other parties who consistently put corporate donors’ interests and their political careers ahead of the community. Her demonstrated commitment to finding good solutions that work for the community over the long term has not gone unnoticed and she has been a determined advocate when it comes to integrity, social justice and sustainable development. The increasing Greens vote in the inner city and recent changes to electoral boundaries now position Kirsten around 600 votes away from becoming the first elected Greens member to Queensland Parliament. If elected, Kirsten will move to ban all corporate political donations, reform electricity pricing and put the interests of the community first in development in the inner city. Kirsten will at all times push for a fair, sustainable and progressive agenda for Queensland. 24 V I L L A G E N E W S | n o v 17
Jamie Forster has lived in McConnel (formerly Brisbane Central) for over 25 years. He has brought up a family and started his career in this area. Jamie has stated “people I talk to say that they want a local member who is as committed to the community as they are, and that’s what they respect”. Jamie has worked in the area since the early 1990s and has assisted and built successful small businesses. He lives with his wife Mandy and his two daughters; both girls go to school in the electorate. He was married at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse. It’s fair to say that they live and breathe McConnel. Now a university lecturer in finance, he is a champion for local business. A commitment to community service is evident from his roles as a volunteer tutoring refugees, active support for community groups such as Footprints Inc (for whom he has recently organised corporate support for the Pawprints in the Park). “Starting as a boy carting Lions Christmas cakes around my neighbourhood, community service has always been part of my life; there are some great community groups and I am now introducing my daughters to them,” he says. It is this commitment to serving the community that inspired him to run for politics. “McConnel has faced some real challenges under this government,” he says,. “The lock-out laws are a perfect example. “A thriving and important part of our vibrant economy was nearly destroyed for no discernible reduction in violence.” Jamie identified the impact on locals of the constant disruptions to rail, the disgusting state of Fortitude Valley Train Station, as well as rising electricity prices and dramatic increases in crime as areas for attention. As a successful small business owner, Jamie knows what it takes to create jobs and provide job security, noting that “experience and teamwork deliver results”.
Grace has lived in the electorate with her family all her life, has spent her working career fighting for a better quality of life for Queensland workers and is a strong advocate for the multiculturalism and diversity that exists in her electorate. Since being elected to the seat of Brisbane Central, now McConnel, in 2015, Grace has been working hard for the local community. Grace has been delivering for education. She saved the Fortitude Valley State School site from developers, delivering a brand new state high school to be opened in 2020, delivered $9.5 million to Kelvin Grove State College for new classrooms, close to $4 million to New Farm State School for new classrooms, as well as acquiring new land for expansion of the school; handed the former Qld Health site back to Brisbane Central State School, and completed masterplan for sustainable growth. As Employment Minister, Grace has overseen the successful $27.5 million Back to Work SEQ program. Over 122,500 new jobs have been created since 2015, with the unemployment rate dropping to 5.9 per cent for the first time since 2013. Grace is delivering city changing projects such as $3 billion Queen’s Wharf, which will deliver 2,000 construction jobs and 8,000 operational positions, with work beginning on the fully-funded $5.4 billion Cross River Rail. Grace has delivered the $1.1 billion Herston Quarter project, a world class health and wellbeing precinct, as well as restoring frontline health services, including 104 doctors and 287 extra local nurses. In our local community, Grace has delivered a $1.27 million upgrade in funding for New Farm Neighbourhood Centre; $260,000 to the 139 Club, and significant funding for Queensland Aids Council, Open Doors Youth Service, and the LGBTIQ Legal Service. Grace will always put our local community first and seeks your support to continue to deliver for the residents of McConnel.
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Qld honours family legacy BY THOMAS MORGAN Brisbane’s 19th Century history has influenced the Electoral Commission of Queensland’s decision to rename the state government seat of Brisbane, currently held by Grace Grace, to McConnel. Mary McConnel, a Scottish immigrant to Brisbane, spent 15 years raising money for a new children’s hospital in Spring Hill, which opened in 1878. The facility, the second of its kind in Australia at the time, would later become the Royal Children’s Hospital. Local historian Gerard Benjamin notes there are further links between the McConnel name and the area. “Mary’s husband was pastoralist David McConnel (1818-85) who set up a farm at Bulimba and built Bulimba House in brick and sandstone in 1850,” Mr Benjamin said. “The quickest route to the township of Brisbane was across the river, so he established a wharf on the Newstead side and employed a coachman to operate his personal ferry,” he said. Mr McConnel’s ferry service would
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later be known as the Bulimba ferry. Closer to home, Mary’s brotherin-law John McConnel owned 150 acres of property in New Farm in the 19th Century. “Most of the land stretching from the Moreton Club in Moray Street down to the river at Oxlade Drive was his in 1844,” Mr Benjamin said. Ms McConnel’s legacy in the area – the fundraising of the children’s hospital, was motivated by the death or two of her six children as infants, according to the Queensland Government.
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On behalf of TPA I would like to invite all of the candidates for McConnell (formerly known as Brisbane) to attend the forthcoming scheduled meeting of TPA on Wednesday November 18, beginning at 7pm. The statutory planning process has suffered a good deal as a result of being a political football kicked between the major parties as they each take a turn as the Queensland government.
This has damaged the credibility of the planning system as a whole and lessened the public’s desire and opportunity to get involved in the planning process and the debate around individual application proposals. This is a worrying trend, in my view, and leaves the whole planning system open to undue influence from the big end of town. In order to gain some much needed credibility, the planning system needs a period of stability and certainty during which I would like to see: • The language and semantics of planning schemes settled; • Greater use of plain English in planning documents; schemes that do what they say, and say what they do • A focus on the accessibility of planning documents; fewer and shorter documents • Improved provision made for affordable public access to challenging planning decisions by local governments Come along to the November meeting of TPA to hear what the candidates have to say on these and other important topics, particularly as they relate to Teneriffe. For details: president@teneriffeprogress.org.au
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Howard Fong, the son of immigrant restaurant owners, always had an inkling he’d wind up in the kitchen. After fifteen years in the industry he’s launched his first solo venture, Modern Hunter. Less than 2 years old, the cafe has already gained a loyal corporate lunchtime following. I caught up with Howard at his trendy, Gresham Lane eatery to hear about his work in London’s oldest restaurant, to discover how he runs a successful CBD salad bar on his own and why his dad doesn’t like the name Modern Hunter.
In 2002 I started my apprenticeship at the cafe now known as Vue Lounge in New Farm and finished it at Simpatico in Paddington. Then I worked across Brisbane and in 2009 took on a head chef role at Sage on Ann. When I turned 27, I realised I was ready to open my own shop but wanted to go overseas first. So I headed to London and landed at job at Wiltons in Jermyn Street. It’s one of the oldest restaurants in London, now 275 years old. After 7 months there I moved onto Soho Oyster House, a good shop that was a bit easier. I had been working at Wiltons around 70 hours a week it was a really old school kitchen, hard-core but good training. W H E N D I D YOU C O M E H O M E ?
I came back from London in 2012 after a couple of years working there and doing some travelling. I jumped back into part-time kitchen work not wanting to take on fulltime because I was still looking to do my own thing. When my friend approached me to do a food truck and be partners it sounded like a good deal because I brought the skills and he brought
the capital. But I quickly found the truck wasn’t right for me so walked away after a year and that’s when I started to try and acquire this store. I got it in 2016, started doing the fit out and opened for trading in July last year. H OW H A S I T B E E N RU N N I N G MO D E R N H U N T E R O N YOU R OW N ?
It’s been very challenging. The first six months were quite hard, it was really quiet, no one knew about me yet but it was a good time to iron out the systems. Now it’s busy, people say the food is tasty and they’re always quite surprised when they find out it’s just me running the whole shop. The key is being organised, having the prep ready and working the menu to the equipment I have. W H AT K E E P S YOU R C U S T O M E R S C O M I N G BAC K?
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I think it’s the difference, what I’m doing is unusual for people’s palates. It’s all vegetables, nuts and grains and I try to keep the quality up. I make it all myself so that when people ask, ‘What’s in it?’ I can tell them, rather than saying, ‘Oh, let me just check the box’.
There are heaps of options in the city but I saw a gap for offering workers quality, healthy food. H OW D I D YOU C O M E U P W I T H T H E NA M E ?
It was really hard but with Modern Hunter I was thinking that back in the day we had to hunt for our own food and now we’re in a modern world you just come to a shop. When I told my dad the name he said it sounded too aggressive and it should have the word ‘golden’ in it instead. D I D H E E NC OU R AGE YOU R F O R AY I N T O T H E F O OD I N DU S T RY ?
Both my parents didn’t like it in the beginning but I’ve been cooking for so long now they know I’m happiest here. They are from Hong Kong and migrated here about 40 years ago, opening Fong’s Chinese Restaurant in Beenleigh shortly after. But Asians being traditional they were like, ‘You’ve got to go to uni, be a lawyer, be a doctor’. I wasn’t good at school so I knew I wasn’t going to uni. I grew up surrounded by the food industry and I like it because in this job you never go hungry.
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Preheat fan-forced oven to 190°C. Line two oven trays with baking paper. Clean and trim cauliflower in to bite size florets. In a mixing bowl toss florets with olive oil, chill flakes, half the cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
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A great salad if your baby spinach and cherry tomato routine is getting a bit boring, there’s a reason it’s one of Howard’s most popular dishes. The amount of chilli in this recipe is dependent on your heat tolerance, so adjust accordingly and feel free also to reduce or increase the amount of olive oil.
The cauliflower is ready when tender but still firm. Remove from the oven and allow to slightly cool. In a mixing bowl, toss the roasted cauliflower with the remaining Parmesan, spring onion, a little more olive oil plus more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve as a side with protein or a main.
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Fresh from the farm for the holidays Locals are invited to meet some of the farmers behind their food on Thursday November 30 from 6 to 8pm when pantry-cum-café Pantry 360 host an evening of tastings and conversation. Pantry 360, co-owned by Greg Bakx and Jenny Conlon, source food and produce within a 360-km radius of Brisbane. Bakx says while there are challenges, they’re far outweighed by the rewards. “The real world is [using seasonal produce]. It’s not all refrigerated. But there’s flavour.” In the meantime, Pantry 360 has begun tapas on Friday evenings from 6pm, inspired by “regional flavours… and whatever’s seasonal”.
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Opening the gate to cultural diversity The Danish Club in Austin Street Newstead has erected a fence that displays intricate cultural artwork at the building entrance in celebration of the association’s 145th anniversary. Club president Soren Høimark said the work by artist Tommy Brandy symbolised certain memories and values that represent Denmark, designed to trigger local interest in Danish history and culture. “It’s a talking point with the greater community,” Mr Høimark said. “I’ve had a lot of conversations already just outside because when you’re there people say ‘oh, looks great. What’s that?’.
“I don’t know if you’ve seen the clubhouse from the outside but if you remove the artwork that we put on there… it’s just another white building. “The way you get people interested in other cultures is also just to display something that might bring an interest.” “We wanted to add something that said this is Danish culture.” The fence includes depictions of famous buildings, fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Anderson, lots of red and white Danish flags and the Danish national flower just to name a few. The fence comes to life when the lights come on, illumining the artwork every night from 6-10pm.
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We go on walks together, sometimes to New Farm Park or just on lunch and coffee dates. Being such good babysitters, they’re always around when the kids are. I’ve started to take them interval training too. W H AT ’ S T H E NAUGH T I E ST T H I NG YOUR DOGS H A S EV ER DON E ?
This one was recent. We have two big water bladders under our house instead of a tank. They’re a bit more expensive but they can fit into smaller spaces as they are inflatable. One afternoon we hear this horrible gush of water and run downstairs to see them both relaxing under a waterfall! They’d chewed through both bladders.
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Mila looks a lot like Kelly Rowland, I think, and she’s sweet and sassy too. Gigi is Queen Latifah, or maybe Whoopi Goldberg, because she’s eccentric and outrageous! I F YOUR DOGS COUL D SPEA K , W H AT WOUL D T H EY SAY?
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Delivering a new state high school in Fortitude Valley Local entrepreneur’s vision BY JULIAN LEHNERT New Farm’s Cody Schaeffer (pictured) made a name for himself in the Brisbane entertainment scene with his management service CODEZ. Now the young entrepreneur has set his sights on the world market. Since moving to Brisbane from Goondiwindi in rural southern Queensland five years ago, the 23-year-old has been working as a manager and entertainment supplier, lending his talents to several large Brisbane events as well as TV shows. Through CODEZ, Schaeffer aims to kick-start the careers of local DJs and musicians by managing their performances, building connections within the city’s music and entertainment scene. Schaeffer also volunteers as a tourist guide in Brisbane, aiming to share his love for the city with others. “I take tourists around and show them the best bits of Brisbane,” Schaeffer says of the Brisbane Greeters program. “It’s heaps of fun, because you meet so many different characters from all around the world. “It’s been incredible doing that.” For the years to come, Schaeffer has made big plans, including branching out into larger areas – a prospect the entrepreneur looks forward to. “I’m looking into working hard on the side, getting on radio,” he says. “But it would also be terrific to break into the world market. And we’re getting there!
“It’s definitely going to be a challenge, but I’m totally up for it. “I think just doing things the way that I’ve been doing things in Australia – using my own creativity, showing people that ‘Hey – here I am’, that I can actually work really hard – that’s going to be a big help. “I took part in the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) camp this year and it was just incredible, it helped me with my leadership even more, to get to that next step. “Going forward now, that’s a thing I definitely want to give back to as well, hopefully be a leader with RYLA and help other young people find their career paths and their own way in the world.” Schaeffer’s upbringing in Goondiwindi, he explained, has encouraged him to work hard. “Growing up, I was always so confused, I didn’t know what to do when I finished school. “I’ve always been someone who’s very creative and outgoing, and growing up in a more sports-oriented country town it was always hard for me to be that person. “You feel so taken back by the world, you’re like ‘This is huge, I don’t know what to do, I’ve got so much to give’. “Then one day I said ‘You know what? Big steps,’ and moved to Brisbane – the outcome was unbelievable. Looking back now, it’s so great how far we’ve come in the past five years. “Brisbane has been amazing. I plan to live here for a very long time!”
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How do you define a terrible year? Try a cyclone, a flood, an outbreak of typhoid, plus three major fires which destroyed most of Queen Street. That was Brisbane in 1864.
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and glassware merchant, and made famous in the 1980s by Ann & Harry Garms as the stylish restaurant and wedding reception centre. They had purchased the property from the church in 1982, and effectively saved the historic homestead by undertaking extensive renovation. How many people, such as Piet, would have liked to have knocked at Roseville’s door to recall their life there all those years ago! Some visits have been documented. Sally Williams, an English tourist, SETTLED: Piet Wagenmakers, pictured on his first day at the Dutch Hostel in 1953.
of the property,” he writes, “as the house probably once belonged to people keeping horses. “On the lower side of the property was a hall where dances were held on Sunday evenings. “Young women belonging to the Country Women’s Association (CWA) would come over and partner the boarders from the Hostel. “There were beautiful meals, packed lunches, plenty of fruit after meals, and no alcohol was to be consumed anywhere on the premises.” Funnily enough, one of the hostel’s enduring legacies was introducing Piet to toast with vegemite and cheese — which he still enjoys every morning for breakfast. “All the guys had their own motorbikes, and Saturdays were taken up in cleaning them. It was a beautiful old house, probably built in the late 1800s. I didn’t have a clue then, but looking back, I now know so much about it,” he said. The house, of course, is Roseville, built in 1886 for a Queen Street china
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After growing up under enemy occupation, you’ve emigrated to a foreign land where you hardly have enough money to feed yourself, and your job opportunities are limited because you’re still waiting for your work tools to arrive. Worst of all, you don’t speak the language. This was the plight of 19-year-old Dutch carpenter Piet Wagenmakers on arrival in Brisbane in June 1953. After several weeks of bleak misery at the Enoggera Immigration Centre, his fortunes changed when Father van Baar, a Catholic priest who wore a Panama hat and drove a yellow 1952 Holden sedan, offered Piet a place at a Dutch hostel where he would be accommodated with around 26 of his own countrymen. The address was a large, oncegrand house at 56 Chester Street, Teneriffe, which had been acquired the previous year by the Catholic Society of the Divine Word. Piet found the arrangements straightforward: board would be £4 a week, while ironing (around 4 shillings) had to be arranged with the landlady. Full board included hot and cold showers (they were only cold at Enoggera). “The priest asked if I was Catholic,” recalls Piet, “and when I said no, he promised I soon would be. I replied that I didn’t think that would be the case.” The newcomer was introduced to the landlords, Mr and Mrs Joosten, who had two sons of school age. The room he shared with another boarder, Henk, featured a marble fireplace, the first of many clues that this had once been a substantial residence. “From when I first arrived and met the guys in the Hostel, I felt at home,” said Piet. Now 83 years old, Mr Wagenmakers’ memoirs, which he is currently preparing, provide us with more details of his experience at the hostel. “There were stables at the back
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History buff sells stories While New Farm and Districts Historical Society president Ross Garnett is a big fan of collecting books, the 1,000 copes of Homes with History stacked in his guest room is a bit much even for him. Mr Garnett, who is looking to sell the copies in bulk, said the book written by local historian Gerard Benjamin was a great gift for employees, clients and new residents moving into the area. “The book is about keeping a record of the people who lived in New Farm and the homes in which they lived. “Many well-known and influential people lived in New Farm, including
Sir Samuel Griffiths and Thomas Welsby, and their stories are included in the sections about their homes.” “It is important for people who live in the Peninsula area to have a feel for the history of the area so they can develop a connection with life here,” he said. This is not the first time Mr Benjamin has written about the area, with his first book Reflections on New Farm having sold over 3,000 copies. Bulk orders of Homes with History can be arranged by contacting Ross Garnett at 0409 498 402, and the book is available at Mary Ryan’s New Farm and New Farm Editions.
Having recently endured the moving house / downsizing exercise, I realised how common this is becoming as many seniors enter retirement, often moving from large homes to unit dwellings. There are articles and books written, and organisations providing assistance, but most of these projects are intensely personal and individual, and cannot just be dealt with commercially by using a list of downsizing rules, boxes and tape. This is why I was impressed with a group called Care to Move, a business whose key word is not downsizing but “rightsizing”, and which can assist personally with every stage of the process. Once it is decided to actually move, the next steps can appear so daunting that they are often put off till it is almost too late to make the best practical and economical decisions about possessions.
Much of the stuff we accumulate over a lifetime we keep through sentimental attachment, as distinct from the clutter of kitchen cupboards and garages. From where did an item or collection come? From ourselves (memories of travels)? A gift (memories of friends or family)? Did we earn it (certificates, awards, qualifications) or inherit it (possessions passed down from previous generations)? Photos, family documents, evidence of life achievements - these can be important to an individual’s identity and self-esteem, and to discard any becomes an emotional, sometimes traumatic exercise, but there are ways of keeping what is important to us while still reducing clutter. Make a plan, leave plenty of time, make a start with one room, or even one drawer. Separate everything into groups – keep, give away, sell or trash. For more information on this and upcoming local NSA events, contact the New Farm NSA branch secretary Val Murphy on 0403 713 040.
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Sunday 3 December Near the New Farm Park Rotunda 5.30 til 7.30 pm Community Christmas Carols & Santa on stage with QLD SHOW CHOIR - Francesca de Valence and our compere Victoria Carthew from Channel 7 Public transport is always your best option so please bring a picnic rug, your family and friends, and your best Christmas singing voices on Sunday 3 December.
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While backpacking in Kenya, I went on a tour in a small 4WD car with two very large Canadian guys. We disturbed a leopard feeding on a small zebra and it subsequently charged at our vehicle. I’ll never forget that leopard’s eyes when they locked onto me and everyone in the car thought it was coming for them.
The guy in the front seat screamed and scrambled over me and into the boot. Luckily it was a bluff charge and the leopard pulled up short, but it was a real fight or flight moment (and everyone chose flight!). A M EMOR A BL E DI N I NG EX PER I ENCE ?
Eating pasta, drinking red wine and enjoying chocolate gelato with my sister on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence at twilight. We thought we’d stumbled across a great spot and it wasn’t until the next day that we realised the significance of this iconic Italian location. T HR EE MUST-BR I NG / MUST TA K E I T EMS ?
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November and two in December.” Lions Club Teneriffe will be busy selling cakes at Merthyr Village on Saturday December 2 and then again at the Light Up Christmas carols event at New Farm Park on Sunday December 3. With Lions celebrating its centennial, Mr Young said this year would bring a special treat for enthusiasts of the old-fashioned cake-tins. To order, call or email Scott on 0408 862 505 or teneriffelions@gmail.org
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Queensland Theatre’s 2017 season is ending, and so is Johan and Marianne’s seemingly perfect decadelong marriage after Johan admits to an affair with a younger woman. Running from the November 11 – December 3 at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Playhouse Theatre, acclaimed Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith’s adaptation of Swedish auteur Ingmar Bergman’s television miniseries Scenes From A Marriage is a darkly tragicomic glimpse of what happens when we misbehave behind closed doors. Queensland Theatre artistic director Sam Strong says there’s a universality to the story that will cause introspection and delight equally. “There’s a really lovely combination between the elegance of Joanna Murray-Smith’s writing… and the ferocity of the emotions her work depicts. It’s a classic anatomy of a relationship breakdown. It’s as painfully recognisable as you would expect.”
So painfully recognisable, in fact, that Scenes From A Marriage was blamed for a rise in European divorce rates upon its initial release in the seventies. One can only hope the experience of acting alongside one another as Johan and Marianne doesn’t lead to divorce for Ben Winspear and Marta Dusseldorp, Australian theatre’s power couple. Dusseldorp, of BlackJack and A Place to Call Home fame, suspects that, if anything, their relationship will be strengthened by their star turn together. “It’s so complicated and funny and sad and tragic and brutal, I could only do it with him. I wouldn’t know how to begin to meet someone for the first time and then create this marriage,” she says. “[Ben] was the associate director on [a previous play]… and he would go, ‘Marta, don’t do that’, and it was fantastic and fun so I said, ‘Let’s do this again, but let’s act together.’.” Scenes From A Marriage runs from November 11 to December 3 at Playhouse Theatre, QPAC.
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For the paradoxically inclined group of people who enjoy both centuriesold architecture and contemporary art, the past few months have surely been exciting. First, Megan Streader’s return to Brisbane in September lit up the Spring Hill Reservoir in gorgeous luminescent wire, then as part of the city’s Open House event, audiences were invited to marvel at the heritagelisted water storage by The Way Through all Things, an installation by artist trio Caitlin Franzmann, Dale Gorfinkel and Ross Manning. Streader’s work a month earlier, called The Weight of Light, was purely something to be seen: glowing threads spun throughout the building coupled only with an almost deathly silence. In contrast, The Way Through all Things aimed to combine sound and visuals to create an interactive experience, making use of video projection and a soundtrack designed
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