Marque Magazine - Winter 2014

MINI moment The third generation of the MINI Hatch has a hat trick of brilliant new features power, size and function

LOCAL HERO Fresh from his first F1 victory in Canada, Daniel Ricciardo looks forward to the challenges of the Singapore circuit

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Welcome to MARQUE Magazine

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s we get underway with the second half of the year, I’d like to invite you to read our brand new quarterly magazine, Marque (MQ). You’ll find it packed full of the latest Auto Classic and BMW news and innovations, with previews in this issue of the incredibly sporty BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupé, the arrival of the acclaimed BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, and our cover star, the BMW X4, our first ever Sports Activity Coupe (SAC).

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We’ve put together our guide to the very best events, restaurant launches, hot hotels and theatrical openings in town for the next few months, and in our travel section, suggest the very best places to weigh anchor around the world.

We hear from one of our loyal customers, Shanti Sivaraj, and his unique journey to realising the Australian dream. There’s an exclusive interview with Daniel Ricciardo, the triumphant Red Bull F1 driver who is ready to take on all comers at Singapore’s Grand Prix in September. We also talk to another locally bred star, Hugh Jackman, about launching a new foundation for the performing arts here in WA. I hope you’ll agree that MQ is a great addition to your reading collection this winter.

The team at Auto Classic look forward to welcoming you back into the showroom very soon.

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The hottest shows, the best new innovations, travel inspiration and best theatrical openings

DUMPLINGS AND DARLINGS

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s the next piece in Andy Chisholm’s growing mini empire of cool bars and venues, the newly opened Darlings Supper Club on Lake Street in Northbridge is a natural progression from his other properties, Luxe Bar on Beaufort Street and the uber-hip bourbon joint, Varnish on King.

Starting out as a bartender at Luxe over 14 years ago, Andy has developed an unerring talent for creating venues that reflect the current zeitgeist,

WINNING TEAM (above) owner Andy Chisholm, general manager Sam Astbury and head bartender Simon Hough are onto a good thing with the hottest dumpling joint in town, Darlings Supper Club

whether it’s Darlings’ relaxed panAsian/fusionstyle menu, perfect with a cup of sake after a night out (they’re open from 3pm til 3am every day except Christmas Day), or sharing a selection of rare Kentucky straight bourbons with bacon on the side at Varnish, watched over by the resident stuffed mammal, Justin Beaver.

Once all the building work is done and dusted and the city’s linked to Northbridge, Andy anticipates people starting the night at Varnish before wandering up to Darlings for a bowl of something hot and spicy.

The venerable old building which now houses the supper club has been given a new lease of life without gentrification - that is, it’s right at home in the heart of Northbridge and reflects the area’s character as a people magnet.

Inside, diners will find a ’living’ decor, with a wall of greenery down one side of the room, groovy old railway sleepers making up the walls outside and a Bladerunner-style vibe, part steampunk, part Northbridge stalwart.

We can’t wait to try the already legendary goat curry and sample one of the sakes - Perth’s biggest collection to date.

Andy’s venues look set to add considerably to Perth’s growing reputation for being the home of some of the best small bars and grazing places in Australia - he’s already working on the next project, a closely guarded secret at the time of going to press.

Darlings Supper Club, 47 Lake Street, Northbridge - visit their Facebook page for news of special events and menu details.

The Last Confession One of the world’s most recognisable actors, David Suchet, is coming to Perth, shrugging off his most famous role as Poirot - and donning the scarlet robes of the Catholic church in place of the little Belgian detective’s famous moustache.

The critically-acclaimed conspiracy thirller The Last Confession will open at His Majesty’s Theatre on August 2.

Making his Australian stage debut with the show, Suchet, who is Governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company, has garnered a clutch of awards during his long career, but is best known for the role he made his own over two decades as Agatha Christie's famous detective, Hercule Poirot. He’s starred in all 74 screenplays of the mystery writer’s works as the famous Belgian detective over the past 25 years and in his new

role as Cardinal Giovanni Benelli, audiences are in for a real treat.

Set within the corridors of power in the Vatican, the play explores the mystery surrounding the sudden death of Pope John Paul I in 1978. Dying just 33 days after being elected into the coveted role and before he could implement his planned liberal reforms, The Last Confession

by Roger Crane is a ‘dazzling piece of theatre’ according to reviews.

Packing more suspense into its production than an episode of Poirot, don't be surprised if The Last Confession makes the transition to the big screen in due course.

The Last Confession, His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth, from August 2 to 16. Visit ticketek.com.au for details.

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Fashion forward BMW's ConnectedDrive

With a roll call of some of Australia's best designers showing off their latest collections, STYLEAID has always been a trendsetting event in more ways than one.

Presented by Curtin University in association with the WA AIDS Council and sponsored by MINI, STYLEAID will be held on Friday August 1 at Crown Perth this year. This unmissable event promises to capture the magic, mystery and beauty of storytelling with a new theme, MYTHIC. Now in its 17th year, STYLEAID has raised over $1.1 million for WAAC, the organisation’s major fundraiser.

Since the first event in 1985, WAAC leads the Western Australian community in the provision of a wide range of services, support programs and education initiatives that assist in the prevention of HIV, and the treatment and care of people living with HIV/AIDS. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Mark Reid on (08) 9482 0014 or mreid@waaids.com.au. Visit styleaid.com.au for more information and read all about the event in the September issue of Marque Magazine.

BMW recently announced an exciting development in its continuing leadership as an innovator in in-car services and apps.

ConnectedDrive, a first in intelligent in-car connectivity, has become a reality with its arrival in the Australian market. Pioneering the technology, BMW was the first company to integrate with the Apple iPhone using interface technology in 2007.

And now ConnectedDrive takes the innovation a step forward again.

"BMW ConnectedDrive provides the most comprehensive and innovative means of connectivity between the occupants, a vehicle and the outside world,” said Toni Andreevski, GM of marketing at BMW Group Australia.

“Whether it is conn ectivity to the vehicle through the driver assist features and the remote apps, or to the outside world via the online services, just about every conceivable need has been considered,” said Toni.

Building on the already available ConnectedDrive driver assistance features - such as parking assistance, head-up display and night vision with dynamic light spot - ConnectedDrive Services and Apps augment the offering with connectivity solutions, such as infotainment, safety and convenience in the vehicle. A permanently installed SIM card has been fitted to all BMW ConnectedDrive enabled vehicles, allowing a seemless flow of datea and voice transer to and from the vehicle.

Features include BMW Breakdown Call made via the iDrive menu which sends data and vehicle position directly to the roadside assistance specialist for a speedy rescue, Intelligent Emergency Call, which is automatically activated should the car be involved in a crash and TeleService Battery Guard which keeps the driver abreast of the car's battery status.

For more information about ConnectedDrive, visit autoclassic.com.au

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Richard Avedon People

(left) Richard Avedon, photographer, New York, July 23, 1969 Photograph by Richard Avedon (bottom) Dovima with elephants, evening dress by Dior, Cirque d'Hiver, Paris, August, 1955 Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation

MINI Superleggera concept Is MINI planning to reveal a roadster-style model to take on the lucrative drop-top market?

If these images are anything to go by, then that's an emphatic . . . maybe. Called the MINI Superleggera Vision, the twoseater has set tongues wagging with its retro styling elegance, perfectly set off by the backdrop to its premier at Villa d'Este on George Clooney's favourite neighbourhood, Lake Como in Italy's north.

Blending British quirkiness with Italian flair, the Superleggera Vision was created and produced in conjunction with BMW's

Munich-based design HQ and Touring Superleggera's coach building in Milan. It's an exciting development for those who hanker after the retro styling of MINI's heritage without compromising modern innovations and all that BMW has brought to the brand since taking over in 2001.

Longer than a typical MINI, with flared wheel arches and a certain flamboyant frisson (check out the tail lamps which look like the British Union Jack), this is one concept car which many hope will make it from the blueprints to the showroom floor.

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An extraordinary collection of some 80 photographs from 1949 to 2002 by the celebrated American photographer Richard Avedon opens at the Art Gallery of Western Australia on August 2. Exquisite compositions, accessible and charming, Avedon's images capture instantly recognisable figures from the 20th century in sometimes unexpected poses as well as ordinary people going about their daily lives.

Richard Avedon People is the first solo exhibition of Avedon's work to be displayed in WA. Perth is the second city to host this exhibition following on from its Southern Hemisphere launch at the National Portrait Gallery in August 2013.

Richard Avedon People, Art Gallery of Western Australia, from August 2 to November 17, $14 (adult), children 12 years and under free. Visit artgallery.wa.gov.au for more information.

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My city

By Andra Kins | Art Curator for the Queens Riverside Project, Perth Perth’s attraction as a cool liveable city is not only due to its appealing Mediterranean climate or its beautiful coastal location on the banks of the Swan River. As the city grows it’s also now more and more due to the care and creativity being applied to the planning and design of its public places and buildings.

It feels like Perth is coming of age, shaking off its teenage tendencies, and taking its responsibilities to its own community and visitors more seriously.

You can see this in the commissioning of public art that is steadily contributing to the creation of a more vibrant and cosmopolitan city centre.

Perth’s CBD now has a number of striking public artworks.

A few that come to mind are - the ‘cactus’ by James Angus in Forrest Place, the ‘pineapple’

by Geoffrey Drake-Brockman next to the iconic Perth Arena – Australia’s finest new venue for live entertainment and sports – and the dramatic Ascalon by Marcus Canning and Christian Vietri next to St Georges Cathedral.

A city never stands still and there are big urban renewal projects underway including Elizabeth Quay and Yagan Square.

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority has a commitment to incorporating public art into these new public places and private developers, responding to MRA’s statutory planning requirement for public art, are also commissioning significant public artworks.

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Frasers Property is an international property development company that is committed to blending art with architecture in the properties it develops. Fraser Suites, the first stage of Queens Riverside in Adelaide Terrace, so far has two new artworks by local artists – ‘Venation – twin patterned’ an intricately patterned decorative wall piece based on eucalyptus leaves by Stuart Green and Jennie Nayton, and ‘Patterns of Movement’ a striking abstract sculptural composition of aluminium circles and ovals inspired by Swan River jellyfish

by Anne Neil.

There are more artworks to come including a large glass wall mural by the Kidogo Artists Team, a team of three female artists who combine the creativity and inspiration of their Noongar, Gika, Yamatji, Irish and Australian heritages.

This embrace of the public art by both government authorities and the private sector means that Perth can more fully express itself as a city that is exploring and deepening its understanding of its cultural and natural heritage, and expressing its contemporary culture - be it whimsical or serious – in an engaging and meaningful way.

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australian romance Australia’s multi-award winning dance theatre company Bangarra Dance Theatre brings to life the story of Patyegarang, a potent Indigenous spirit in our nation’s past and present in this, their 25th anniverary year.

Artistic director Stephen Page’s distinctive choreography, based on real-life events and documents, showcases Bangarra’s unique storytelling ability through the prism of contemporary experiences and a shared sense of history.

Patyegaran (Jasmin Sheppard), a young Aboriginal woman, befriends Lieutenant William Dawes (Thomas Greenfield) in the 18th century, teaching her own language to the colonial seaman in an extraordinary display of trust and friendship.

In an imagining of that ’first contact’, based on Dawes’ notebooks from the time, rediscovered in 1972, a remarkable cultural exchange is recorded, with Patyegarang’s words giving a window into a rich, complex and utterly different view of her world, its values and sacred meanings.

Deeply moving and powerful, with just five performances lined up for Perth, Patyegarang is one of the most important dance performances to arrive in WA for some time, the nation's own Romeo and Juliet even.

Patyegarang, Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre, WA, Wednesday July 30 to Saturday August 2, $35 to $75.

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Watchwatch By Norman Burns Classy. Functional. A statement of who you are.

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eautiful watches are all these things and much, much more.

For men in particular a watch is something of a window into their personality, ambition, their soul even. Ask a guy about his watch and pretty much every time you'll get a story about who bought it, where, why and what it means to the wearer - not something the latest gadget, no matter how fancy, will invoke.

No, there is something about a

great watch that - pun intended - will stand the test of time. So join Watchwatch in Marque each issue for a look at the latest, greatest watchmaking wonders.

For our first column, we look at three snazzy diver's models from watchmakers Clerc, Muhle-Glashutte and IWC Schaffhausen. And they'll all look as good on the wrist in the boardroom, as strapped to the outside of a wetsuit.

Clerc Gerald Clerc's eponymous brand has been in family hands since 1874, but the Geneva-based watchmaker is no slave to tradition. In fact, Clerc likes nothing more than to push the boundaries - or "invent the future" as their snappy slogan puts it. With the supremely funky Hydroscaph, Clerc takes the dive watch to new, err, depths thanks to an amazing 81-part case, each part individually machined. The result is a dive watch that's supremely strong (enough to withstand the crushing pressure down to 500m), yet rugged and elegant at the same time. Plus, the Clerc Calibre C609 movement that powers the watch is "chronometer certified" - meaning it keeps exceptionally accurate time. (cooltime.com.au)

IWC Aquatimer IWC Schaffhausen is a Swiss watch company with a difference. For a start, it was founded in 1868 by an American, Florentine Ariosto Jones, who wanted to marry Swiss watchmaking expertise with New World production techniques.

IWC, now part of luxury goods group Richemont, has carved quite a reputation in the 140-plus years since, with everything from classic dress watches, such as the beautiful Portuguese models, to aviation (Big Pilot) and dive watches. With its updated Aquatimer range, IWC delivers a sleek take on the diver's watch it first introduced in 1967, this time with some nifty modern technology thrown in as well.

IWC's patented "SafeDive" mechanism uses two bezels - the inner one, which sets dive times, is operated from an outer bezel via an ingenious 'clutch'; the feature means the inner bezel will always show an accurate dive time, even if the watch gets knocked.

IWC, through part-proceeds of sales, is also supporting the international not-for-profit Charles Darwin Foundation, which is involved in conservation work in the Galapagos Islands.

The range includes the titanium-cased Aquatimer 2000, water-resistant to an incredible 2,000m, a limited edition (500 worldwide) 50 Years Science for Galapagos automatic chronograph, and the smallest model (42mm) in the collection, the Aquatimer Automatic.

Muhle-Glashutte Think wristwatches, think - German?

Yes, Germany has a rich tradition in watch and clockmaking and there are some great offerings from fourth-generation family owned Muhle-Glashutte.

The firm, which celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, began as a maker of nautical instruments and still has a strong connection to the sea.

The groovy, sawtoothed Kampfschwimmer ($3,900, definewatches.com.au) for example was designed for the Special Operations Forces of the German Navy, whose symbol is the sawfish. It sports a rugged 2.5mm-thick stainless steel case and an unusual, unidirectional rotating bezel, marked with three-minute divisions. Why three minutes? Because the SOF commandos are trained to carry out tasks in three-minute blocks. The 44mm watch is waterresistant to a healthy 300m.

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An extraordinary crucible of talent exists in Perth, a hothouse that nurtures and coaxes the very best from our nation's future stars - WAAPA takes its place on the world stage at last. By Gabi Mills Images by Crib Creative

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t's not often that a bona fide A-list Hollywood star turns up on our doorstep, singing the praises of the educational institution which honed his talent, but that's exactly what happened when the Wolverine himself - Hugh Jackman - dropped by in May. As one of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts' most illustrious alumni, Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee chose his old stomping ground as the launchpad for the Jackman Furness Foundation for the Performing Arts (JFFPA).

Since WAAPA was where Jackman's only journey to fame began in 1994, it's entirely appropriate that this particular

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X-Man would pick Perth as the nexus of his desire to 'give something back.'

With Aussie legend Jack Thompson as its founding patron, JFFPA will allow performing arts students to thrive in their art and lives by supporting the development of their skills, knowledge, courage and awareness and by 'improving the quality of their educational experience'. And with a donation of $1m to kick things off, Jackman and friends are certainly not afraid to put their money where their mouths are.

With a fundraising target of $10m over the next four years, the foundation intends to focus initially on WAAPA, an institution it believes is a 'national treasure'.

"I am totally indebted to WAAPA for the career I have had," said Jackman during the celebrations of the academy's 30-year anniversary in 2010. "The people are my fondest memories, the staff and my fellow students.

"Acting is not a solo sport - it is a team one and it is at the core of the WAAPA philosophy."

Other ex-students and industry leaders wax lyrical about WAAPA in the same way.

John Bell, co-artistic director of Bell Shakespeare speaks very highly of the academy's graduates.

"WAAPA graduates bring a breath of fresh air to a day of auditions. To generalise a little they are confident, technically very proficient and not hung-up on 'theory'."

For Sir Cameron Mackintosh, one of the world's leading impresarios, a WAAPA student's involvement in a production is pretty much the gold standard.

"The school's reputation is so high that I know that anyone auditioning for one of my productions will have had a meticulous training. It is a constant source of exceptional emerging talents..."

Just a cursory glance at the talented individuals who have emerged from their years at WAAPA reveals that the academy is an

extraordinary testing ground for students destined for greatness.

Apart from Jackman, it's an institution which has been the starting point for so many Aussie performers across a range of disciplines from Tim Minchin to Hollywood heart-throb Jai Courtney, songbird Lucy Durack, star of a recent tour of Grease Gretel Scarlett and Logie award-winning actress Lisa McCune.

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course for singer/songwriters. With eight public performance spaces around Perth, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year for students to polish their skills in front of audiences, whether they are acting, singing, dancing, creating costumes or directing productions.

There's also the chance to explore your creative side via the academy's popular short courses, which run until October - a taster to see if a life in the limelight is for you.

With the backing of Jackman and Furness's foundation behind WAAPA, its future as a powerhouse creator of talent seems assured with a particular interest in recognising and celebrating the unique skills and talents of Indigenous performance students, and expanding internships for visiting artist from home and abroad.

To find out more about the courses WAAPA offers visit waapa.com.au

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WAAPA's stars of tomorrow

West coast story Suzie Melloy, 26, third-year music theatre student After finishing high school in Melbourne, Suzie Melloy threw herself into a full-time dance course and was then snapped up as a showgirl for well known nightspot Jupiter's, on the Gold Coast.

"I did that for a year, went on tour with the show to Seoul in South Korea and then was asked to join three other showgirls for a contract in Germany, so in many ways I was really lucky to have that constant stream of work."

The hardworking singer and dancer however had her eyes on a higher prize and auditioned for shows back in Melbourne, often making it to the final stage, but without winning the a

"Learning about who you are as a person, where they throw us into so many fearful situations, like getting up in front of your peers, that's been the most rewarding part of the course for me."

Starring in West Side Story as the 'sexy firecracker Anita', Suzie wowed audiences with her vivacious performances, a confidence that's grown since her first day at WAAPA. "They make you prepare so well, no page is left unturned, no block is unremoved to allow you to reach your full potential. I'm amazed at how much I've got out of the course, and how much I've improved from the first day here."

Like Jonny Hawking (right) and many others, Suzie cites Hugh Jackman as a particular idol of hers.

"Ever since I saw him perform in Oklahoma! in London and met him backstage, I've looked up to him.

Lucy Durack too, who went through the exact same training as me, is somebody I really admire."

Once the course is done and dusted Suzie is off in search of an agent like all her course colleagues and then who knows what could be around the corner for this talented performer.

"It's up to fate what happens - it's an exciting time."

SONGBIRD Suzie Melloy (above and right) took a starring role in WAAPA’s production of West Side Story.

Reasonable chance Trent-Jean Michel, 18, second-year singer/songwriter course

spot on stage.

"I realised that if I was going to take this thing really seriously then I needed to train and improve my singing and acting."

After auditioning for WAAPA and gaining a coveted space on the Music Theatre course at the age of 24, Suzie didn't think twice about making the move from the east coast to west.

"It's been such an enriching experience," she says of her time at WAAPA.

The big time is just within grasp for Trent-Jean, Kim Thair and the young band members which make up Room For Reason. Recently supporting Samantha Jade in a Perth concert, the boys are blessed with a collection of musical chops which would put many current charttoppers to shame.

As one of the first students on the new singer/ songwriting course, Trent-Jean and fellow band member Kim Thair will be the first graduates from WAAPA to hit the ground running with their new degrees under their belts.

Citing influences from John Mayer to Irish rockers The Script, Room for a Reason play and sing everything live, honing their skills in WAAPA's performance spaces and

waapa's roll call of stars

shareena clanton one of Wentworth's kindest jailbirds, Doreen

TIM MINCHIN musical genius, creator of Matilda the Musical, eyeliner-wearing pianist

JAI COURTNEY Bruce Willis' son in Die Hard, lived to tell the tale

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around Perth.

"John Mayer inspired me to learn how to play guitar with emotion and passion," says Kim. "I'd love to take the band all the way, playing huge stadiums, the whole thing."

And that may just be a dream that comes true.

Hugh's heir Jonny Hawkins, 26, third-year acting student Recipient of the 2014 Sally Burton award for best male performance, Jonny was also the MC on the day Hugh Jackman came back to WAAPA, sharing a few words with the superstar behind the scenes before he went on stage.

"I didn't meet him until he

literally was about to come on stage - he had a crazy schedule all that day, zipping from one place to another," says Jonny who, it's fair to say, has the requisite mesmerising presence to ensure he'll set a few hearts a-flutter once the big wide world becomes aware of his charms.

"He was a real listener, so magnamimous with his time as we had a little chat behind the curtain but almost immediately I had to go on stage to introduce him. So I said 'Welcome to the most famous graduate of WAAPA and our most beloved Aussie actor' adding, quietly, 'so far' which got a few laughs. He came on and said straight away: 'Jonny, you can have that mantel.'"

Originally from Sydney and home schooled until year nine, Jonny wasn't exposed to much performance in his early years and, he says, although he did well in his HSC drama he lacked the confidence to take the next step after leaving school to study further.

After a few years of working in London and Sydney's hip Northern Beaches cafe culture, a friend and mentor's death from motor neurone disease prompted him to reassess his life priorities.

"The day before he died, Peter asked me when I was going to do what I wanted to do," says Jonny.

"It was the spur I needed. I'd always loved stories and storytelling so after getting a small role in A Few Best Men, Stephan Elliot the director told me that I should go and train as an actor, and that the only school to go to was WAAPA in WA." A rigorous audition process followed for one of the 18 spots in each year's intake of acting students at the academy.

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and wowed the judges he auditioned in front of including head of acting Chris Edmund.

"Straight afterwards, Chris came up to me and broke protocol by saying that they wanted to invite me to the second round straight away which was a bit of a shock," he laughs.

The second round involved a group audition and it was there that Jonny first experienced WAAPA's capacity to nurture and care for its students - would-be or otherwise.

"Although we were all in competition for a place at the school, there wasn't a back-biting atmosphere at all, it was a very generous experience," he said.

Flying off to the US the day afterwards, Jonny tried to put the audition from his mind.

"A month later I got the call at 3am in New York to say I'd got in so I thought I'd better go back to Perth after all."

It was a good decision. Jonny threw himself into WAAPA's intense education process, with six productions a year, five days of classes a week teaching everything from voice to movement classes, including ballet to acrobatics, aerials and circus skills.

"There's a traditional focus on theatre skills with a focus on what each part of your body is doing at any one time."

As Jonny approaches the end of his time at WAAPA, the future looks bright for this likeable star in waiting.

"I really admire character actors like Geoffrey Rush and Guy Pearce," he says. "Words are really important to me, everything goes back to the story for me."

Jonny will be in action during The Showcase Tour in November performing in front of leading theatrical agents in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney with the aim of securing the services of one to represent his talents to the wider world.

And judging on his career to date, you can't help but think soon enough everybody will know the name Jonny Hawkins. MQ

HEY, GOOD LOOKING Jonny Hawkins (right and left, with Hugh Jackman) is WAAPA's latest star in the making.

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Hotter, harder, faster, darker The testing street circuit of the Singapore Grand Prix has been likened to Monaco's uniquely challenging layout - just add 30 plus degree temperatures and a night-time start to the mix and it's clear why drivers like Perth's Daniel Ricciardo take the island state's race very seriously indeed

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s Formula One prepares to head to Singapore in September for the seventh instalment of what has become one of the most prestigious Grand Prix on the 19-race schedule, Duncraig's finest, Daniel Ricciardo, plans his preparation for a meet he describes as “the toughest on the calendar” meticulously.

“I do some heat chamber training in the build-up to the race, which is basically sitting on a bike in a sauna and trying to acclimatise to getting your cardio working in the heat,” Ricciardo says, fresh from his win in Canada.

“I start to hydrate early in the

and glamour aren’t in short supply, the Singapore GP has been a standout since its inception in 2008 as a race that has become known as ‘the Monaco of the East’.

The Marina Bay circuit itself – a winding, twisty 23-corner layout that takes in many of Singapore’s landmarks – is spectacular enough, but add an 8pm start time with a circuit lit up by 1500 lighting projectors powered by 110,000 metres of cables, and you can see why Singapore has become a race every driver wants to win.

Ricciardo is no exception, and the 25-year-old is set to make his Singapore debut for the team that has

week leading in – during the day I’ll drink probably four litres of a mix of water and isotonic drinks – and you have to eat more than you think you have to in that heat.

“It’s not until you drive a heavy braking circuit that you realise how much energy hitting the brake pedal that hard and that number of times every lap for two hours takes out of you.”

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been the benchmark at the venue in recent times.

Reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel has won the past three Singapore races for Red Bull and, while ninth in 2012 for Scuderia Toro Rosso is Ricciardo’s best result in three Singapore outings, he’s optimistic he can light up the night this September.

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It’s an immense challenge, one that Ricciardo can’t wait to embrace once more.

“Driving in daylight, you look ahead more and you can see the next corner, whereas at night the corners just seem to come at you faster,” he says.

“It’s different, but it’s hard to say how it’s different to driving on a really sunny day. I know it feels like you go faster at night.

"Hopefully that’s the case for me this year.”

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RACE READY Singapore makes for a stunning backdrop for a night-time Grand Prix, and left, Ricciardo in action.

Some might say that Monaco has a new contender for the world's most glamorous venue for Grand Prix goers Singapore is fast becoming the race day of choice on the annual motor sport lovers' circuit It's one of the must-see races on any self-respecting motor sport enthusiast's calendar. And this year the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is set to be bigger and more thrilling than ever, roaring into action from 19 to 21 September at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Sponsored by Singapore Airlines, in addition to the glamour of the race track stars, three award-winning

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performers have also been added to the line-up. Robbie Williams, John Legend, Pet Shop Boys and Ziggy Marley are all set to take the stage on the Village Stage in Zone 1 of the race area at Marina Bay. It's a mark of the race's reputation as reaching a global audience that A-list entertainment acts see value in taking to the stage for the duration of the race from qualifying laps to the final chequered flag.

It's not just the race itself which gets the island nation and its visitors revved up - there's a whole heap of fan-friendly initiatives which kick in during the run up to the race

itself in September. The Karting Training Program and Championship (exclusively for Singaporeans between 15 to 21 years of age) serves as a platform to introduce participants to karting, seen as a testing ground for many Formula One drivers.

Selecting 120 drivers with no previous experience by ballot, the lucky few will be trained in the fundamentals and theory of motorracing before having the unique opportunity to test their mettle in the Championship finals on the same circuit which Ricciardo, Hamilton

and Alonso will be spinning around just a few weeks later. And for nonSingaporeans there's the chance to try go-karting on the track for free during the Rev Up Singapore!

Kartnival on August 31. Run on a first come, first served basis, 500 slots are available. There's also a Formula One-themed exhibit and the chance to take part in interactive activities and Singapore GP simulators.

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a Pit Lane walk for a super up close and personal view of the Formula One garages, before the Circuit Park opens to ticketholders on Thursday September 18 before the main event's weekend. This is a unique opportunity - usually reserved for Formula One Paddock Club ticketholders only - for 2500 fans to experience a first-hand view of how Formula One teams tick in the run up to a big race. And for five lucky ballotters, there's an exclusive tour of the Caterham F1 Team garage for a close up view of the all-new CT05.

For more details visit singaporegp.sg/ revupsingapore

HIGH FLYING As sponsors of the Grand Prix, Singapore Airlines are proud to be associated with the prestige event.

High flying airline snaps up sponsorship It's a match made literally in the heavens - the national airline of Singapore snapping up the title sponsorship of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix.

“We are thrilled to be taking up the title sponsorship of one of the most exciting races on the F1 calendar, and we are especially pleased to be doing so in the lead-up to Singapore Airlines' 50th birthday next year,” said Singapore Airlines CEO, Goh Choon Phong.

“Singapore Airlines has always supported the development of both sports and tourism. Through our

involvement with the world’s first F1 night race we will be able to enhance both for the benefit of Singaporeans and visitors alike.”

There's a special connection too between BMW and Singapore Airlines which travellers may not be aware of, as they settle into the flight from London to Singapore for the race.

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and KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system will be progressively rolled out to other routes as additional new aircraft enter service.

The new development is the result of more than two years of working with world-renowned design firms. BMW Group DesignworksUSA assisted with the development of the new First Class making the premium offering one of the best ways to relax at 33,000 feet.

Singapore Airlines’ new First Class seat, set in a modern, welcoming cabin, offers customers enhanced comfort in their own personal sanctuary. Each seat features a new fixed-back shell design with curved side panels to provide a clear demarcation of personal space, for added privacy. At 35 inches in width and with an increased bed length from 80 to 82 inches, it is one of the most spacious First Class products in the sky.

Extensive research was conducted to determine how best to increase the comfort of the new First Class seat.

An ergonomically sculpted cushion and improved adjustable headrest have been introduced for greater seating comfort, while new features such as a padded headboard for extra support and an additional mattress layer ensure customers enjoy a good rest.

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Where to stay in Singapore

Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is one of the closest 5-star hotels to the Singapore Grand Prix circuit offering one of the best premium race experiences. It features 608 newly renovated guest rooms with unobstructed skyline or Marina Bay views, award-winning dining and a soothing spa, perfect after a busy day watching the F1 cars. Rooms are equipped with modern-day creature comforts including 46-inch wallmounted LED TVs, walk-in closets, soothing rain shower features and dual mood lighting systems. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia is also close to key attractions such as Marina Bay, the Singapore Flyer and the Esplanade - Theatres by the Bay, and right next door to the buzzing shopping district and rich cultural precinct Bugis.

Visit ritzcarlton.com

Naumi Hotel Naumi Hotel Singapore, which just reopened its doors following a multimillion-dollar renovation, is located in the CBD, only a few minutes from the Singapore Grand Prix track. With newly-renovated interiors, Naumi Hotel’s new look features 73 stylish

New Majestic

guest rooms. It has a new destination restaurant, Table by Rang Mahal, and a redesigned infinity pool offering spectacular views of the Singapore skyline. Naumi also pays attention to the special needs of the female traveller, dedicating an entire floor for added privacy, perfect for women attending the Grand Prix. Naumi Hotel is just a stone's throw away to the spectacular Marina Bay area, Bugis and Fort Canning, which was once the seat of royalty for Singapore's Malay rulers and later became a residence for its colonial leaders. The City Hall MRT is located nearby so hotel guests can easily travel around the island.

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The New Majestic Hotel is a luxe hotel, located just outside the hustle and bustle of the Singapore Grand Prix on the other side of Marina Bay. With 30 rooms individually designed by emerging local artists, each room provides an entirely different experience that captures the imagination of guests. Highlights include the Premier Garden Rooms, which have a private outdoor veranda with a luxurious freestanding castiron bathtub, and the swimming pool, which has potholes peeking into the restaurant below.

Close to the colourful Chinatown precinct, which is one of Singapore's must-see cultural enclaves, it's a couple blocks away from Outram Park MRT, making it easy to get to the track and around the island. MQ Visit newmajestichotel.com

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A winter's tale

When winter sets in beautiful rooms are all about texture, according to Dominik Frisina, interior designer for Grandwood by Zorzi

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t doesn't matter if the form is contemporary or classic, it's about the juxtaposition of fabrics, fixed materials, decor and lighting," Dominik says.

"Think leather accents and roughsawn timbers. Think oaks, walnuts

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and wenges. Even concrete in all its rawness.

"Go for heavier rugs and throws that are textural. Yet don't forget to keep an element of refinement."

Toning down the gloss is also a good move in winter when the mood

should be cuddlier and gentler.

“If you already have gloss in your décor try tempering it by adding in matts and flats,” Dominik says.

“And stay away from too much black.

When we use black we tend to need even more black or more bold colours

to balance it out and the result can be harsh and uninviting.

“When it comes to sofas, consider upholstered sofas instead of allleather pieces. Fabric presents the softer, warmer look we’re after.”

The onset of the cooler months is a great time to follow autumn hues when it comes to colours and we need to pay extra attention to ambient lighting when the days are shorter and greyer.

"In winter, ambient lighting becomes a very important element," Dominik says.

"I'm a big fan of how the Europeans work with wash and reflected lighting. Being at home snuggled up on the couch should not be about task lighting.

"There needs to be a degree of romanticism. We spend so much more time together in winter and whatever we do with our decor needs to compliment and enhance those relationships."

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Pasture to plate A

Hampshire on Eighth is everything a local butcher's shop should be and then some.

Gabi Mills meets the team behind the best not-so-secret meat business in Maylands

s a fully paid up member of the Carnivore's Club, I'm pretty much in heaven.

Coils of homemade sausages spicy Italian, lamb and feta, plump pork - jostle for space next to Dorper lamb easy carve roasts, pesto chicken sits plumply next to ruby red beef cheeks. Hampshire on Eighth is the epitome of how to do meat in an age where most of us are more familiar with the supermarket's way of delivering our daily protein hit.

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each pork chop, saddle of lamb and strip loin came from and, since the store opened just five months ago, she's made it her business to seek out the best local farms to stock her shelves.

It's been a long time coming, this little store that thinks big, a long-held dream for Belinda and her husband made real thanks to some serious research into the industry.

"I wasn't brought up on a farm," says Belinda, originally from Sydney, "but my husband and I were always interested in owning a farm. We've been saying 'when we own a farm . . .' since we met at uni," she laughs.

The couple bought their first farm in Brookton over ten years ago and started a Dorper sheep stud with no previous experience of animal husbandry.

It was a typically bold move for the pair, something that Belinda shrugs off with a smile.

"Dorper sheep are pretty low maintenance. We started with 11 - one ram and ten ewes - having hired a trailer and picking them up from a breeder in Narrogin."

The initial flock 'went gangbusters' and Belinda fully

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embraced the breed, which was originally from South Africa in the 1930s, importing embryos and hiring South African vets to inplant the ewes on their property.

The Dorper sheep, a cross of the Blackhead Persian ewes and Dorset Horn rams, are a meat-only sheep, extremely hardy and shed their wool.

"WA probably has the greatest population of Dorpers in the whole of Australia," says Belinda. "They produce great meat, are so easy to care for in an animal husbandry sense and, because they don't need shearing, they're a good choice for first-time farmers like we were."

The Woods expanded their operation, buying a 50,000-acre property in Goodooga, New South Wales, that was home to sheep and cattle.

The drought-hit area - it's been rain-free for the past 15 months - has struggled but the hardy Dorpers remain undaunted in the harsh conditions, so much so that the Woods sent their WA flock over to the NSW property.

After a stint in Hong Kong, Belinda returned to the West and bought another property in Manjimup in 2010.

"It reminded me of the countryside around New South Wales where I grew up and like there, the done thing was to raise cattle so we bought some Black Angus and sold meat boxes from the farm door."

Slaughtering and butchering their own beef and hanging it for two weeks had the side effect of meaning the family "could never go back to buying store-bought meat".

Their $100 boxes of farm-reared beef were snapped up by canny locals, keen to sample the aged on the bone beef, free from any hormones or additives.

"We realised that there was a big demand from consumers for boutique, locally produced meat so, after spending some more time looking for the right suppliers from WA and other areas, we opened the shop."

Belinda stipulated that all the

available and have already made the decision to buy something special."

The butchery team at Hampshire on Eighth is another crucial part of the store's success. Headed up by master butcher Guy Farrington, a 23year old flat-cap wearing showman, it's clear everybody is determined to make the business fly.

"We want to offer a combination of something like a really great

meat in her shop had to be bred well and slaughtered properly, something that certainly applies to her pork supplier.

"He crosses a rare breed with a commercial breed in Dalwallinu and I've never tasted better."

The same applies to her lamb from Macabee Dorper lamb in Northam, her chickens, supplied by Liberty Open Range from Baldivis,

free-range duck from Wagin and rabbits, also from Baldivis.

"I'm lining up a venison supplier too and every so often will offer Wagyu beef."

It's Belinda's beef however which is the real showstopper. The huge ribs, mahogany-dark dry-aging in full view of customers may be confronting for some of those with a less blood-thirsty approach to completing the weekly shop, but there's no denying that investing in a hunk of this meat will be money well spent.

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Victor Churchill-style butchers with a farmer's market, so we stock produce from Manjimup farmer's market as well as other local small goods' products like pork rillettes, smoked meats and pasture eggs."

Open seven days a week, there's no excuse not to try Belinda's approach to a plate of meat and two veg, but be warned.

Once you've succumbed, there's no going back to the bloodless, massproduced approach.

You'll be a fully paid up member of the Carnivore Club, just like me. MQ Hampshire on Eighth, 88 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, tel 08 9200 1892 or visit hampshirebutcheries.com.au

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The famous four Clint Eastwood has brought one of the most popular musicals of our age - Jersey Boys - to the silver screen. By Gill Pringle

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rom the moment it hit the stage on Broadway back in 2005, it was clear that Jersey Boys was going to be a smash.

Earning four 2006 Tony awards, the show has never left the Broadway stage, spawning numerous sell-out touring productions across the globe including Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

And who better to bring that hit stage show to the big screen than Clint Eastwood?

“I’ve always loved the music of The Four Seasons so I knew it would be fun to revisit that. What mainly interested me was how these semijuvenile delinquents, who didn’t grow up under the best of circumstances, made it big,” says the gravel-voiced Eastwood, 80, today enjoying the second act of his career as one of most respected directors in the business.

“These young men were living on the periphery of the mob, pulling off petty crimes and even doing jail time.

"But the music pulled them out of that life and gave them something to strive for.”

With music by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe, the music defined the 'sound' of a whole generation with hits like Big Girls Don't Cry, Sherry and Rag Doll.

A classic rags to riches, then back to rags story, Jersey Boys stars John Lloyd Young as Frankie Valli, who's falsetto was one of the most recognisable voices of the time. The movie charts the back story of how The Four Seasons became 'bigger than Sinatra'.

Those 'four guys under the streetlamp' will steal your heart, as only a Jersey boy can. MQ Jersey Boys is out now nationally.

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Matthew Zuckerman looks forward to the arrival of a bona fide legend in town. Just don't expect Bob Dylan to play by the rules

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t’s August 13, and a man strumming an acoustic guitar will walk onto the stage of the Riverside Theatre in Perth, face shaded by his fedora.

The music he’s playing sounds familiar: perhaps it’s the introduction to The Ballad of Hollis Brown, a stark tale about a family 'on the outskirts of town' that starves to death, written by the earnest young folk singer in 1962.

Or maybe it’s that hipster diatribe from the mid-1960s with the prophetic line about 'even the President of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked'.

But no, it’s neither of those songs, and the man in the hat isn’t Bob Dylan either.

He’s Stu Kimball, the rhythm guitarist. Stu strums while the rest of the band (George Recile on drums, Charlie Sexton on lead guitar, Tony Garnier on bass and multiinstrumentalist Donnie Herron) take up their instruments and then they launch into a sprightly Tex-Mex number laced with pedal steel guitar.

Bob Dylan steps into the light and those who came to see the folksinger with a harmonica around his neck are already primed for disappointment.

There will be no more solo acoustic guitar strumming this evening. He is dressed in black with a wide-brimmed Mexican hat; he looks like a riverboat gambler or a retired Civil War general, standing bandy legged at the microphone, hand on hip. “Things,” he growls seductively, marque WINTER

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Things, and times, have always been changing for Bob Dylan, and this often creates a problem for those admirers who would rather he stay in a fixed time, with a fixed role: the protest singing folkie of the early 1960s (Blowin’ in the Wind, Times They Are A-Changin’) or the rock poet (Mr Tambourine Man, Like a Rolling Stone) who along with The Beatles went on to revolutionise the whole decade and beyond.

His first visit to Australia was in March 1966, when he was at the height of his fame and his controversy. The seven shows in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth came in the middle of the infamous tour in which he enraged many of his fans by, as

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they saw it, switching from the purity and honesty of folk music to the glib and corrupt world of pop. Australian audiences were more tolerant than in Europe, but it was only years later that these performances came to be thought of as seminal.

Dylan’s next visit came in 1978.

Times had changed. The Sex Pistols had played their last gig and Saturday Night Fever was in the middle of a 24-week run at the top of the Billboard chart.

As for Dylan, a mid-70s comeback had come and gone, and he was now reeling on two fronts: from a messy (and expensive) custody battle and divorce, and from the failure of a self-financed movie (Renaldo and Clara) that had been savaged by the critics and ignored by the fans. Many of the songs were radically rewritten for this tour, but an 11-piece band proved an unwieldy unit for Dylan, and he had downsized the next time he came this way in 1986.

This tour was a double bill featuring Dylan with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers plus four female backup singers (one of whom, Madelyn Quebec, happened to be Bob Dylan’s mother-in-law, though his second marriage was to remain secret for another decade and a half).

The concerts were a lot of fun, with an even spread of songs news and old, as well as a sprinkling of standards such as House of the Rising Sun, but Dylan himself was unimpressed.

“I had no connection to any kind of inspiration,” he recalled of the tour in his autobiography. “Tom was at the top of his game and I was at the bottom of mine.”

Or not quite – from the evidence of his stage performances, he hit the bottom in the summer of 1991. By this time, his second marriage, still secret, was crumbling, he was in the middle of a seven-year new song drought, and he was often “tired and emotional” on stage.

By the end of the year, things had turned. His 20-date tour of Australia

TAMBOURINE MAN Bob Dylan fans will no doubt look forward with relish to the imminent arrival of their hero in Perth.

and New Zealand in March and April 1992 was a ramshackle affair with no new songs, but with heart-rending renditions of Idiot Wind, a song written during the dissolution of his first marriage, and of such traditional ballads as Female Rambling Sailor and a literally tearful performance of Desolation Row in Sydney where he had to leave the stage to compose himself.

By the time of Dylan’s fifth visit to Australia, in 1998, he was back on top. After recovering from heart trouble, he had won three Grammy awards for his new record, Time Out

of Mind, the first of a string of albums that would garner critical and popular acclaim. Subsequent tours in 2001 and 2011 were similarly well received except by those concert-goers who went expecting something that they were simply not going to get.

So if you’re planning on attending one of the two upcoming shows in Australia and New Zealand this August, my advice to you is ditch the expectations. MQ Bob Dylan and his Band, Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, August 13 to August 14, visit ticketek.com.au

Based on all the recent evidence, here’s a rough guide to What Not To Expect At A Bob Dylan Concert: Do Not Expect Bob Dylan To Talk To You There will be a short interval in the middle of the concert, and Bob might say a few muttered words to that effect. There will be no band introductions, no song introductions, and no effusive thank yous. At the end of each concert, Bob and the band will line up and stare with poker faces at the audience for a minute. Sometimes he’ll smile, usually not. Tony and Donnie always smile.

Do Not Expect To Recognise The Songs Two-thirds of the songs will be from recent albums, only three from the 1960s (She Belongs To Me, All Along the Watchtower and Blowin’ in the Wind) and two from the 70s (Tangled Up in Blue and Simple Twist of Fate), but even if you do know the songs, that’s no guarantee you’ll recognise them. Dylan says that he never listens to his records, and you can believe him. The songs evolve, from year to year and night to night, without any notion of a definitive version. If you cannot accept this as reasonable, you might want to try for a refund on those tickets.

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Do Not Expect A Screen and Do Not Point Yours At Him Dylan is notoriously camera-shy so the lighting will be muted, mirrors will be placed around the stage to discourage flash photography, cameras and phones will be forbidden, and there will be no black-clad cameramen on stage projecting images onto a giant screen. What you see is what you get, and what you get will be what you manage to see and no more.

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The arrival of BMW's acclaimed BMW 4 Series range's Gran Coupé is just around the corner - the car that puts fun into functionality

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t's a highly anticipated addition to an already popular range and now, for Perth's BMW customers, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is nearly here.

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vertible BMW 4 Series models and, with its added functionality, further broadens the appeal of the range.

According to Phil Horton, managing director of BMW Group Australia, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé brings the stunning BMW 4 Series styling and dynamics to a wider audience.

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premium. The 4 Series Gran Coupé will be similarly equipped and identically priced to the equivalent two-door Coupé models."

Boasting nearly identical exterior dimensions to its two-door stablemate, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé shares the same wheelbase and track of the 4 Series Coupé. The major difference between the Coupé and the Gran Coupé lies in the roofline, which sits 12 mm higher and extends a further 112 mm towards the rear of the car.

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2+1 rear bench seat and the increased height and length of the roof allows for greater rear passenger headroom and improved comfort.

Added to this is a more generous luggage compartment, now boasting 480 litres of room which expands to 1,300 litres with the standard 40:20:40 split fold rear seats folded down.

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is powered by the latest BMW TwinPower turbo engines boasting exhilarating power and torque figures, yet still returning impressive fuel economy, just like the other models in the series.

These impressive figures are due, in part, to the inclusion of an eightspeed Sports Automatic transmission as standard fitment for all BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé models and, just like the rest of the 4 Series, the ultraefficient engine achieves exemplary consumtion and emissions figures.

Each BMW 4 Series Coupé is equipped with Auto Stop/Start, Brake Energy Regeneration, ECO PRO mode and on-demand ancillaries such as electric power steering.

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé shares a high level of standard specification nearly identical to that of the equivalent BMW 4 Series Coupé models. The exceptions

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is powered by the latest BMW TwinPower turbo engines boasting exhilarating power and torque figures, yet still returning impressive fuel economy

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full suite of BMW ConnectedDrive features for the first time in Australia. MQ The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé will be available in Australian showrooms from June 2014 from $70,000 for BMW 420i Gran Coupé to $109,00 for BMW 435i Gran Coupé.

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Sail Away, sail away It's the most idyllic way to spend lazy days away from home and, if you're in the know, it's possible to weigh anchor in some of the world's most stunning locations where your only companion will be the fish beneath the waves and perhaps a fellow yachtie who's stumbled across the same perfect spot. Images by Australian Sailing Expeditions

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achting is more popular than ever, with Western Australia boasting a higher proportion of boat owners than anywhere else in the southern hemisphere.

That makes for an impressive haul of filled-up boat pens along the coastline of our state, but if a longer voyage is on your bucket list, where should you head for?

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"Yachties see the world differently. Big cities and the places that are important to most us mean nothing to sailors, yet places like the Marquesa and Cocos Islands are hugely significant way points in ocean voyages."

Thanks to Australia's underpopulated coastlines, compared to Europe and the US, sailing around the nation's challenging seas make it an exciting proposition for a keen sailor, says Michael.

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coast between the Abrolhos Islands and Steep Point at Shark Bay 150kms of cliff with no refuge. Cape Leeuwin is also one of the world's great capes for sailors, representing the first landfall travelling west to east with the trade winds and roaring forties."

Just as the great explorers of the past relied on trade winds to blow their ships to new lands, founding new nations based on their discoveries, so today do ocean sailors use these winds to travel the world.

Here are Michael's top suggestions to weigh anchor both around Australia and father afield.

Morley Island

Abrolhos Isles, WA Anchorage off Morley Island in the Easter archipelago is a favourite place personally. There are always a couple of other yachts, the waters are crystal clear and it's reasonably sheltered from the south westerlies.

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If you're hankering after a classic desert island, then head for Serrurier Island, 20km off the coast of Onslow.

White sandy beaches with barely a sign of human life as far as you can see, it's home to an endangered species of mice and green back turtles. Tread carefully and you'll be treated to an authentic Robinson Crusoe experience.

Silica Beach

Buccaneer Archipelago WA Silica Beach on Hidden Island off the Kimberley coast is one of the most amazing anchorages in the whole of Australia. With the chance to anchor very close to the beach, it's a challenging sail thanks to the tides and is close to must-see destinations like the Horizontal waterfalls and Montgomery Reef.

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Whitsunday Islands, Queensland One of the most stunning spots on the eastern coast, Whitehaven Beach

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is a fantastic place to sail to from Hamilton Island, although it can get pretty busy. It's believed that the white silica sand has been carried by wind and sea over millions of years an unforgettable place.

The Greek Islands Greece

Sailing from Athens to Mykonos and Santorini is wonderful, but it's a long way so make sure you allow three to four weeks for the trip. To do it comfortably you must avoid the Meltemi, which blows from May to September. Otherwise it can be hard going pushing against 25 to 30 knot winds, day in, day out.

As an alternative head to Hydra, Spetses and Poros with their great combination of super yachts, nightlife and proximity to Athens.

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Channel Islands and on to the Brittany Coast, UK and France Home to the Royal Navy and its long history as the point of disembarkation on many of the great

voyages of discovery, Portsmouth is the place to leave behind as you head along the Solent and on to the gemlike Channel Islands. The Solent itself is packed with yachting history and there's a great atmosphere at Cowes and the Isle of Wight with Lymington close by, one of the prettiest haunts in England. Allow half a day or so to reach St Peter's Port in Guernsey before pushing on to St Malo in Brittany. It's the home of the magical Mont St Michel as well as plenty of historical architecture forged over the centuries. The west coast of France can be a wild and woolly sail but rewarding as you head to Brest on the Atlantic coast via Saint-Quay-Portrieux, a very Gallic experience.

CONTINENTAL DRIFT A brand new yacht club at Monaco, above, promises to be the epitome of a chic stop off during a tour of the Mediterranean’s best anchorage sites.

Right, the icy Faroe Islands offer a Viking’s perspective of sailing.

Monte Carlo Monaco

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of the most expensive yachts in the world over the coming European summer. Housing a monumental spiral staircase which will link all the club's new spaces including a ballroom, swimming pool, library and five spacious 'cabins' for guests who would rather sleep on dry land during their Monaco stopover, YCM is set to become an iconic part of the region's

Faroe Islands Denmark Tough and unforgiving, this is the land of the Vikings located in the tempestuous seas between Iceland and Scotland. With a climate somewhat moderated by the Gulf Stream, expect to find majestic volcanic crags rising out of the sea, numerous fjords and picturesque harbours for the 50,000 or so residents to enjoy.

AMBON AND THE BANDA ISLANDS Indonesia Explore the tropical rainforest island of Ambon in October, situated off the southwest coast of Seram Island on the north side of the Banda Sea in the Indonesian archipelago. Part of a chain of volcanic islands, the Banda Islands were famous for their spices, providing the world’s supply of nutmeg and mace for many years. An area of remarkable beauty and unspoiled landscapes, the trip is made all the more extraordinary because of the vessel you’ll be aboard – a luxurious liveabaord Phinisi ship as used by the Bugis seafarers from south Sulawesi. To book your spot on the Alila Purnama and find out more about the voyages on offer, visit alilahotels.com./purnama.

reputation for nautical excellence and extravagance. Sail west to Cannes and back along the coastline, passing St Jean Cap Ferrat, Villefranche, Nice and Antibes, taking in some of the most exceptional real estate in the world. Summer can be bedlam with eye-popping superyachts jostling for space next to smaller boats, but it's an experience not to be missed at least once in a lifetime, especially if you head off to Calvi in Corsica leaving the Monaco madness behind.

Marquesas Islands

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For more info, visit austsailing.com Destinations

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Fremantle to Broome including Abrolhos Islands, Ningaloo, Shark Bay, Montebello Islands

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Athens, Hydra, Spetses, Poros, Porto Helli

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One Arm Point, Sunday island, Horizontal Falls, Silica Beach, Cone Bay

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French Polynesia

They are the astonishingly beautiful first landfall after leaving the Panama Canal, heading west across the Pacific. The Marquesas can take three to four weeks to reach, one of the longest legs in any Pacific Ocean crossing. Once you've reached the Marquesas however, it's possible to more or less island hop all the way to Australia with legs of ten to 14 days each. If the Marquesas have whetted your appetite for more, then you've got another 116 to choose from

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far-flung isles The volcanic Banda Islands (left) are well worth visiting, especially if it's aboard the Alila Punama, above.

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The X-factor The booming mid-size premium crossover market is about to take on a whole new character as the first ever Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) roars into view - the BMW X4

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he highly anticipated genesis of BMW's SAC offering is set to turn heads with the launch of the X4 later this year.

With signature BMW X features, unmistakable Coupé character, a distinctive design and excellent dynamic ability, the BMW X4 is set to build on the success of the X6 by offering a unique vehicle in this segment.

According to Phil Horton, managing director of BMW Group Australia, the new BMW X4 creates a whole new proposition for sporty minded customers who still demand high levels of versatility.

“The X4 will follow in the footsteps of the X6 which has enjoyed unprecedented success worldwide by fulfilling the requirements of customers who chase premium motoring with a point of difference – a sporty, coupé styled SAV,” said Mr Horton.

“The X4 is packed with features and specifications, ensuring the vehicle offers outstanding customer value in addition to its extroverted styling and dynamic performance."

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SEEING RED BMW'S X4 is a dream machine, with distinctive styling making it stand out from the pack.

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and make for a broad appearance. The distinctive radiator grille surround in chrome and the large front air inlets underline the X4’s sporting potential.

In profile, the low coupé-style roofline extending into the rear is a distinctive feature which also clearly sets the BMW X4 apart.

The generously-sized interior of the BMW X4 combines sportiness and exclusivity with a high-level of functionality. Every BMW X4 comes equipped with 40:20:40 split fold rear seats which allow for a flexible luggage compartment capacity of between 500 and 1,400 litres. A storage compartment package with a range of handy storage and luggage carrying features is also standard kit.

Every control element is angled towards the driver for optimal ergonomics and comfort. Passengers aren't ignored either, and enjoy an elevated seating position, with the front and rear seats only 20 and 28 mm lower respectively than in the BMW X3. This conveys a more sporty seating experience and comfortable headroom in the rear despite the roofline being 36 mm lower. The rear seat bench has two elegant coupé-style individual seats but still provides enough room for up to three passengers.

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Styling is a high point of the new BMW X4. The distinctive front face of the new model identifies it immediately as a member of the BMW X family

MEAN MACHINE The low coupéstyle roofline and generous interior accommodation makes the BMW X4 a family car with a difference.

four powerful engines – two petrol and two diesel units – all with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. All of these engines excel with their tremendous revving ability, spontaneous power development and convincing refinement.

All BMW X4 models are fitted with an eight-speed automatic transmission - sports automatic transmission in the case of the X4 xDrive30d and X4 xDrive35i - and also include gear shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Standard features that highlight the dynamic credentials of the BMW X4 include Performance Control and variable sports steering, both of which combine to enable a higher level of dynamic cornering and handling with maximum grip, excellent directional stability and a very high degree of steering precision as well as comfort when parking.

Claiming its position at the top of the range at $87,900 is the X4 xDrive35i and as one would expect from the premier model of a SAC, it comes packed to the gills with features befitting its position and dynamic nature.

Enhancing the sporty character of this top model is the standard M Sport package which - for this model includes 20-inch M double spoke alloy wheels standard,

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sport suspension settings for the standard Dynamic damper control, M aerodynamics package, anthracite roofliner, M designated door entry sills and leather M steering wheel as well as high-gloss shadowline exterior trims and aluminium interior trim.

Further boosting the value of the X4 xDrive35i over the xDrive30d are features like the top-end 16-speaker harman/kardon sound system, comfort access which enable keyless access to the vehicle including tailgate. MQ BMW X4 is available from xDrive20i$69,900 to BMW X4 xDrive35i$87,900

FAST FACTS BMW X4 WHAT'S INCLUDED AS STANDARD? 19-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels xLine exterior and interior design scheme Two zone air-conditioning including rear air vents Leather upholstered sports seats with lumbar support and electric adjustment for the front seats and memory function for the driver Sport leather steering wheel with gear shift paddles Bi-Xenon headlights with LED daytime lights, LED fog lights, lights package including exterior door handle lighting USB, Bluetooth with audio streaming Voice Control and pairing of multiple phones Navigation Professional with large 8.8-inch screen and 20GB hard drive for audio files Intelligent Emergency Call, Teleservices, Cruise Control with braking function Front and rear parking sensors, rear view camera and automatic tailgate.

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GlamouR GiRlS Images Dave Stevenson Models Catie Shepherd & Chrissie Bergmann. Photographed on location at Matisse Beach Club

WA designers Rachael Dziadowicz and Kelly Christos are poised to make a splash with their new line of bikinis and bathers Cenote Swimwear

They're the local team behind the must-have bikinis of next summer but Rachael Dziadowicz and Kelly Christos's path to design fame hasn't been an conventional one by any means.

"We have walked into this ompletely industry blind," says Rachael.

"Kelly and I are qualified physiotherapists by trade so our skills specific to the fashion industry initially

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Like many before them however, the WA girls had a dream and, through hard work, creative inspiration and determination to see that dream come true, the first collection for Cenote Swimwear was born.

"We created Cenote because we wanted to come up with a swimwear range which embodied a certain Latin spirit via its design, cuts and prints.

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ABOVE (left) Las Flores Top in seychelles mint $89.99; (right) Rio Claro Top in seychelles mint $74.99

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"Initially the plan was to import bikinis from all over the world and start up a shop, but after some thought we realisd that we would find it more exciting and challenging to create our own brand.

"On the tailend of one of our overseas trips we sourced a manufacturer in Indonesia and set up an ABN when we got home then threw ourselves in at the deep end."

Having spent vacations in South America - cenote is a special type of water-filled cave systems in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico - the girls have drawn their inspiration from the colourful sunsets, salsa nights and Latin vibe which they experienced during a road trip down the PanAm highway in Central America.

"The cheeky cut bottoms we have made a feature of our collection have been inspired by all the beautiful bikinis we have bought from numerous trips to Latin America, in particular Brazil," says Rachael.

"We first went to Brazil ten years ago and fell in love with the flattering cheeky cut bottom that all the women so proudly flaunt over there and searched far and wide to find them in Australia with no luck."

Once they'd decided on the cut, it was time to find the right colours and prints to show off their collection.

"In terms of the prints we have created these ourselves from scratch and used colour palettes which are bright and vibrant and embody that laid-back Latin feel we saw on our trips for our 'Freedom Is. . . ' collection."

So think vibrant tangerine, azure blue and leopard prints in superflattering cuts.

Rachael and Kelly cite Agua Bendita, a Colombian swimwear label, as one of the brands they admire the most, hoping to emulate the same clever creativity and originality of the well known South American swimwear range.

Launching a swimwear range from a standing start hasn't been plain sailing for the girls, but it's been an

experience they've relished.

"It's really challenging and very easy to get disheartened, launching a new line," says Rachael.

"The more you immerse yourself into the label and the more knowledge you gain, the more you realise you are one tiny fish in a big sea of filled with other labels. For us it's about staying

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focused, sticking to our brand’s true identity and not getting too hung up on whatever other brands are doing."

"We are a mix and match collection sold as separates with a variety of different cuts ranging from boy shorts to virtually a g-string that is sexy, vibrant and fun.

"On top of that, most of the pieces

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CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW Mancora top in red floral/ carnaby red $89.99, mancora bottom in red floral/ carnaby red $79.99; Cenote designers Rachael Dziadowicz and Kelly Christos; Lobitos Top in primula yellow $79.99, Ipanema bottom in primula yellow $69.99; Chichua one-piece in leopard print $149.99 OPPOSITE Ipanema top in red floral/ carnaby red $79.99, Ipanema bottom in red floral print $69.99

have internal drawstrings or are cross backs which give them the functionality for watersports without a loss of femininity."

Longterm, the girls hope to build on their WA market base and eventually expand to see the collection sold along the glamour strips of Ipanema in Rio and other international hot spots.

"We would love to have a flagship store in Seminyak in Bali and would love to target the US audience also.

"We have also had a lot of interest shown in our product by the Asian market so, who knows - Tokyo hear we come." MQ To see the full range and stockists visit cenoteswimear.com.au

STOCKISTS Three Stories 105 High Street Fremantle 6160

Lagoon Swim Shop 2, 233 Naturaliste Terrace Dunsborough WA 6281

and new stockists Hillzeez Down South Surf shops

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Drive & vision The icon is back – and this time it’s got race cred in spades. The fifth generation of the BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupé will set hearts a-flutter, guaranteed

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he latest version of BMW’s iconic mid-sized performance sedan, the M3, and its stunning sibling, the M4 Coupé have roared back into the limelight showcasing the absolute latest in technology and performance know-how.

The new generation represents a new interpretation of the highperformance sports car under the formidable BMW M philosophy.

It's a development which underlines the models' reputation

for being ‘ultimate driving machines,' says Phil Horton, managing director of BMW Group Australia.

“The M3 has always been synonymous with high-performance sports cars and is revered for delivering refined, razor-sharp dynamics and performance,” he said.

“In 2014 the BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupé will reset the standard in terms of high-performance precision and agility – and, true to form, they are guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of any performance driving

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enthusiast.”

One of the primary objectives in the development of the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupé was to ensure the new cars offered impressive race track capability.

Naturally, BMW's engineers turned to the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife – the world’s most exacting race track – as the testing and development ground to ensure the new models comprehensively deliver on that objective.

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FINELY TUNED The BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe are the epitome of the marque's excellence in terms of their technical composition.

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character of the two models in terms of both their technical composition and the fine-tuning of the cars, engineers worked closely with BMW Motorsport’s professional racing drivers - such as DTM drivers Bruno Spengler and Timo Glock - during the development phase.

The engine is the heart of every M model and the new turbocharged six-cylinder unit fitted in the two new cars combines the virtues of a high-revving, naturally aspirated unit with the strengths of turbocharger technology.

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technology achieves a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions of around 25 per cent. Both the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupé cover the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds.

The steering for the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupé offers the driver three settings as standard, which can be selected at the touch of a button. COMFORT, SPORT and SPORT+ modes allow the level of steering assistance to be adapted to suit the situation at hand and the driver’s personal tastes.

The standard Adaptive M suspension likewise comes with the same three modes, enabling the driver to choose between, for example, a more comfortable damper setting for urban driving, a stiffer set-up for dynamic driving on country roads, and a third option that minimises body movements and maximises dynamic performance for use on the track.

Despite its racing credentials, the new M3 and M4 put safety first with six airbags covering driver and front passenger with side and

the full suite of dynamic stability control systems is on hand to ensure optimum traction in all driving conditions

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windows and sunroof (if fitted) as well as applying brakes after a collision to ensure the vehicle doesn’t roll into the path of other vehicles.

The exclusive exterior of both of these new models is defined by the 19” M double spoke alloy wheels in forged Ferric Grey, BMW Individual high-gloss shadow line, M specific front kidney grille and the option of eight exterior colours – including the exclusive Yas Marina Blue and Austin Yellow – all included in the price.

Other standard-fitted and exclusive exterior details include a lightweight bonnet with eye-catching power dome, front side panels made

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THOROUGHBRED LOOKS The interior styling reflects a new generation of excellence with a twozone automatic climate control system.

from aluminium, sculpted front apron with three large air intakes, hallmark M exterior mirror casings, rear apron with integrated diffuser, exhaust system with four tailpipes, and boot lid with fitted gurney on the BMW M3 or the aerodynamically shaped lightweight boot lid with integrated spoiler of the BMW M4.

In addition the M3 and M4 both come with a carbon fibre roof as standard or - at no additional cost - a glass electric sunroof can be optioned, which deletes the carbon roof.

As the landscape slips by, the interior reflects this new generation of excellence with a two-zone automatic climate control system, keyless comfort access system including contactless opening of the tailgate and full electric adjustment including lumbar support and seat heating for the front M sports seats.

In good news for WA drivers, heat/sun protection glazing

is fitted as standard, reducing the heat inside the vehicle on hot sunny days, a feature that's further enhanced on the M3 sedan by the addition of roller sunblinds for the rear side window and electric roller sunblind for the rear windscreen.

The BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupé benefit from the recently launched mobility services introduced under the BMW ConnectedDrive banner.

This means both models will come equipped with a permanent SIM card installed with BMW Teleservices and Intelligent emergency call activated.

Optionally available is the ConnectedDrive Lifestyle package which includes ConnectedDrive services (BMW Online and apps) and Remote services or the ConnectedDrive Freedom package which adds Real Time Traffic Information and Concierge services as well as ConnectedDrive services and remote services.

In a streamlined service designed to make busy lives less stressful, BMW service and selected maintenance costs can now be covered by a single, oneoff advance payment with BMW Service Inclusive (BSI).

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All for the gold and the green

The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will see our boys and girls in gold and green put through their paces on a world stage once more. Matt Mills looks forward to Australia's sporting stars shining bright in Scotland

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f you’re looking for one indisputable fact about Australians, it’s this: We rock at sport.

Not just some sports, I hasten to add. No, we’re pretty damn good at them all.

Show us a ball, a track, something to throw, something to jump over or something to pick up and we’ll find a bevy of talented individuals in this big dry land that can do it as well as, or better than, anyone else out there.

Just take a look at the talent we’ve got on our hands and the diversity it spreads over.

Rugby, cricket and swimming?

Well that’s too easy, there’s a long, long a list of world class names that

in those fields.

What you really need to look at to illustrate our prowess is the sports the green and gold aren’t generally renowned for – that’s where you’ll find the proof that we’ll reach top notch in any activity you can throw at us.

Soccer, for instance. Our boys in gold and green may not have brought back the World Cup, but we did ourselves proud and Tim Cahill scored arguably the best goal of the tournament.

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climate generally gives us no right to be good at – hence Torah Bright’s penchant for bringing home a gong alongside her snowboard just about every time she feels the crunch of the white stuff under her feet.

So what is it that drives our sportsmen and women to such lofty levels?

Well, I would argue it’s simply the fact that we want to win. We want to be the best. Basically, we want to turn up and know that, barring bad luck or blind umpires, we are going to bring home the biscuits. We want to dominate. And that, I’d suggest, is where the frustration can sometimes creep in.

Such is our desire to have a crack at every activity, we spread ourselves so wide that it’s difficult to find one area of domination.

We’re always there or there abouts in cricket, but have to fight for top dog spot with South Africa, India, and Pakistan – even the Poms every now and then give us a bit of a run. And it’s the same with rugby, where we have to share honours with the Springboks and

the Kiwis and at least five of the Six Nations, and in the pool the Septics are always at our shoulder.

In our quest for undisputed number one spot, then, we sometimes call on our love of statistics to prove that we’re untouchable. You’ve probably heard, for instance, about the ‘per capita’

you’re welcome to pull out next time they look like beating us at cricket) but still behind the likes of the Bahamas, Estonia and Switzerland.

The worst thing, however, about the per capita debate is this: Guess who’s in 12th place with their 99 medals working out at one for every 44,773 people? Yep, New Zealand.

argument as far as Olympic greatness goes. You know, that bar room boast that, as far as the amount of medals won compared to population goes, we’re the greatest Olympians since Zeus and his brood?

Well, even that, I’m afraid doesn’t actually stand up to scrutiny. Yes, it’s correct that no one above us in the London 2012 final medal table – and most of the medal tables before – could hold a candle to us using the per capita get-out, the tough truth of the matter is that we are actually way off the pace as far as medals to population goes.

Top of that all-time table is Finland Their 302 medals break down to one for every 17,904 of their chilly population.

Our 467 golds, silvers and bronzes come in 13th with one gong for every 48,994 people – way ahead of the USA (37th with one for every 130,521 Yanks), China (106th with a measly one for every 2,848,520 people) and bottom of the pile India (one medal for every 47,749,690 people, a fact

Ain’t that just a kick in the guts?

So, no, we can’t even claim statistical Olympic domination. But, don’t despair, there is one place where we can absolutely say that we are, and probably will be for a very long time, number one.

And that is the sporting spectacular due to kick off in an explosion of Scottish colour and glitz in Glasgow on July 23 – the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Yes, as the 103 men and women who make up the biggest ever squad head to the old country for 11 days of fantastic sporting excitement, they can be sure in their hearts that, in this arena, they are the ones to beat, the ones to fear, the ones that will almost certainly end up sitting proudly atop the medal table when all’s said and done.

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In those 19 games, we have amassed 803 gold medals, 673 silver and 604 bronze, a tally that puts us way ahead of second placers England with their 612 golds, 614 silver and 612 bronze.

And if any doubters out there are suggesting that as we’ve been at every games we should be sitting pretty at the top of the tree, check out this fact – Australia has topped medal table 12 times – six of those victories coming in the last six games.

So, yes, these are basically our games – and we have plenty of top-rate sporting action to look forward to.

The competing nations are made up of countries from the former British Empire, which includes some behemoths of international sport. As well as the challenges offered by athletes from our traditional foes, the British nations and New Zealand, strong teams are on their way over from the likes of Canada, Kenya, Jamaica and Ghana.

There are plenty of big names there – not least Jamaican sprinting god Usain Bolt, who, fingers crossed, will be back from injury in time for the games.

But also on show will be the cream of the crop from some of the Commonwealth’s smaller countries – the likes of Saint Helena, Norfolk Island, the Isle of Man and Tuvalu adding a touch of romance to the proceedings as well as testing the geography knowledge of commentators around the work.

A total of 261 golds are up for grabs in 17 disciplines – athletics and swimming taking centre stage alongside badminton, boxing, cycling, diving, gymnastics, hockey, judo, lawn bowls, netball, rugby sevens, shooting, squash, table tennis, triathlon, weightlifting and wrestling.

Glasgow itself has spent millions getting ready for the big show since landing the gig in 2007 – although its main selling point was that it already had 70 per cent of the worldclass venues needed for the games when it put in its bid.

The main stadium will be Hampden Park, Scotland’s national soccer stadium, where the athletics will be held – the opening and closing ceremonies taking place in Celtic Park, home to the legendary Glasgow team.

Among the stadia purpose-built for the games is the Emirates Arena velodrome and the athletes’ village in Dalmarnock is the centerpiece of a $1.6 billion inner city regeneration project which will ensure the games leaves a positive legacy.

All quite different from 1962 when 35 countries came to Perth to do battle in Floreat’s Perry Lakes Stadium and in the pool at Beatty Park, but the ethos and spirit of the Commonwealth Games remains the same – excellence, excitement and sport at the highest level.

With, of course, the added bonus of us coming home with a sackload of medals – we topped the table at that one and, I’m pretty sure we’ll be number one in Glasgow too.

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australia expects Maddison Keeney is one of the youngest participants going to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and, at just 17, she's got the hopes of the nation resting on her strong shoulders along with her team mates from WA. By Matt Mills

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erth diver Maddison Keeney, 17, is tipped as a genuine medal hope at this year's games. The former Churchlands High School, Perth, pupil heads to Glasgow to compete for the 1m springboard title, the 3m springboard and the synchro event, where she will dive alongside Victorian Anabelle Smith.

Training in Brisbane in the run up to the games, Maddison's score of 339.90 in the 1m trials would have been good enough to win her gold at the past two Commonwealth Games.

Now that Eamon Sullivan has had to pull out of the Games thanks to an ongoing shoulder problem, representing WA in the pool are dual Olympian Sally Hunter - the Aussie team's oldest swimmer at 29 - freestyle specialist Tommasso D'Orsogna, 23, South African-born rookie Jessica Pengelly, 22, 18-yearold dual Paralympic gold medalist Katherine Downie and individual medley swimmer Madeleine Scott, 21.

Among the elite athletes providing the pedal power in Glasgow are WA cyclists Luke Durbridge, Scott Sunderland and Melissa Hoskins.

Road-racer Luke, 23, was born in Greenmount and has garnered an impressive CV since he started cycling professionally aged 14. Scott, 25, is a big hope in the endurance competition - but he began life as a sprinter, taking two golds at the last Commonwealth Games. Melissa, 23, hails from Kalamunda and will be looking for gold in the road and endurance sections.

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youngest member of the Aussie rhythmic gymnastic team. The Applecross teenager, who says the hoop is her favourite apparatus, is still at school - currently studying six Year 11 subjects at Perth's Penrhos College - but her teachers have been more than happy to work around her demanding training schedule.

Australia has a big reputation in the pole vault - and Perth sisters Liz and Vicky Parnov are a top tip to follow in the giant footsteps of event legend Steve Hooker. Born in Moscow, they moved to Perth with their family when Liz, who is now 20, was two, and Vicky, now 23, was six. The come from quite a sporting dynasty and are famously competitive, both having held the Aussie under-20 record at points in their career. Glasgow will be the first time the sisters have competed against each other at a major international championship.

On the track, WA will be watching a plethora of talent. Two-times Aussie champion Shannon McCann will be looking for a medal in the 100m hurdles. The 25-year-old is the all-time eighth fastest Australian in the event. Fellow hurdler Lynsday Pekin, 26, will be tackling the gruelling 400m hurdling event and paralympian Madison de Rozario is the one to watch in the T54 1500m.

The 20-year-old has transverse myelitis, a nuerological disease which inflames the spinal cord resulting in her using a wheelchair. She's on form - she brought a bronze home from last year's IPC World Championships in Lyon, France.

Field athletes looking to bring glory to WA include Kim Mickle, 29, who took gold at the 2001 World Youth Championships, 25-yearold high jumper Zoe Timmers and paralympian Ella Pardy, who is competing in the T37/38 long jump.

Jordan Samardali will be WA's only representative in the boxing ring in Glasgow. The Mullaloo athlete will be pulling on his gloves to try to bring home the 81kg title - and his trainer

CHAMPIONS Top left, Vicky Parnov (pole vault), above, Shannon McCann (400m hurdles), left, Kim Mickle (javelin) and below, Luke Durbridge (cycling).

reckons he has a pretty good chance.

Pat Devellerez, who trained state boxing legend Danny Green when he fought at the 2000 Olympics, says Jordan could well follow the star to the top. Praise indeed.

At just 22 and 24 respectively, WA gymnasts Lauren Mitchell and Olivia Vivian are seen as veterans in their sport - but their experience is a boon to the five-strong Aussie women's gymnastic teams. Lauren is the 2010 floor world champion while Cottesloe woman Olivia represented Australia at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

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or those interested in building their own collection of beautiful works, the sky’s the limit when it comes to curating your own personal collection, but if you haven’t got a degree in art, fear not.

Ainslie Gatt has over 20 years experience as an art consultant for AGAC (Ainslie Gatt Art Consultancy), and, thanks to her strong working relationships with private, corporate and institutional collectors, if there’s a piece of Australian art a client has set their heart on, it’s more than likely Ainslie and her team will bag it for them.

“My love of art began thanks to my childhood being dragged around galleries,” says Ainslie. “I was

basically my mum’s handbag.”

It was a world which Ainslie realised she felt comfortable in and, at the age of 22, she took the next step with her chosen career and placed an advertisement in the local paper, looking for artists to exhibit, having ‘cut a deal’ to stage a show at

the old Premier’s office building.

Many successful shows followed including a stint as co-owner of the well known Accent Fine Art Galleries in Subiaco until 2003, a time which included an important exhibition showcasing the Warburton community’s group of Indigenous

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artists in 2000, among others.

“During that period I got to know what the market wanted and, by 2004, I was ready to start up on my own as an independent art consultant.”

Thanks to her close ties to the artistic community, Ainslie is in the unique position of being able to recommend works to her clients, whether they’re the owner of a superyacht intent on decorating the walls with Indigenous works or a mining company’s CEO keen to reflect the firm’s love of the Australian landscape.

“I ask my clients what they want to reflect in their choice of

environment. For instance, a client recently decorated his home in 1940s New York style, so I use this as a starting point when I began to search for works representing this period.”

Ainslie says she sources artworks from all over the world, as well as from artists working closer to home, and works with a mix of residential and commercial clientele.

“Most of my clients come through word of mouth recommendations and repeat clientele, and as well as helping them pick works of art for their own personal collections, I’m also happy to put together corporate art programs, conservation advice and art valuing for

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existing works of art.”

Personally, Ainslie’s heart lies with a mix of works from early periods through to contemporary installations.

“I love artists who push the boundaries, whichever era they’ve worked within,” she says.

For those just beginning their collection journey, Ainslie’s advice is simple.

“I tell to clients to buy just one artwork a year and the advantage in relying on the advice of a consultant like me is that I can choose from a variety of options rather than pushing a certain artist which a gallery may only be interested in promoting.”

Collectors have varying tastes of course, says A inslie, as for an example some choosing only to collect female artists or artwork within a certain timeframe.

“The period from the 1940s to 1960s in Australia was an important phase in Australian art, being the rise

of the Australian Modernist where artist began to create new ways of seeing things, but there are plenty of exciting emerging artists worth keeping an eye on at the moment.”

Many of Ainslie’s clients collect art because of its investment potential but also, she says, because they simply like it.

“It’s a little pretentious perhaps to only buy art which has the potential to grow in value,” she says.

“It’s important that you choose pieces which you can live with and love for a long period of time.”

In addition to private residences, Ainslie is often called on to choose key artworks for major builds, such as hotels and other public spaces.

“In these cases, commercial clients will generally seek my assistance to lease artworks or to arrange for artists’ to complete site specific commissions for a special project, thanks to my contacts with

many working artists in Australia.”

If a client is keen to sell on one of their collection’s works, Ainslie is happy too to put the work on the market with her network of private buyers.

“Performing valuations is also an important part of my work and I advise my clients to have their collection valued every two years for insurance purposes.”

Many clients are ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ and part of the joy of her role, says Ainslie, is the ‘amazing conversations about art’ that she enjoys on a day-to-day basis.

“Investing in art can be quite a big outlay for somebody who’s unfamiliar with the art world. I’m there to hold their hand and make them feel comfortable with their decision.” MQ Visit ainsliegatt.com.au for more information or call Ainslie on 0431 967 069.

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For those who value bespoke, one-off items, there are craftsmen working across Australia, producing exceptional, handmade furniture

Erasmus Designs by Neil & Pam Erasmus Perth, WA A self-confessed accidental craftsman - at the age of 23, Neil Erasmus' first meaningful meeting with wood was akin to a 'blind date', after he drifted, aimlessly, from a traineeship in wine making into his father’s furniture-making studio - one of WA's premier master furniture makers is now 'incurably seduced by wood'.

Having emigrated to Australia from his home in Stellenbosch in South Africa, Neil and British wife Pam have created bespoke pieces for clients all around the world.

"We devised a tallboy made of West Australian Jarrah that featured sawn crotch-wood drawer front veneers and a concealed drawer just under the top," says Neil of one of his favourite commissions to date.

"Sylvia, as we named this piece, referenced buttressed forest trees, and was so loved by the owner that it was never on-sold and has been the catalyst for three further orders, the latest being for a collector, in Tasmanian Blackwood.

"If it wasn’t the dance of light in the figured wood, or the scent of the leather-lined, cedar-of-Lebanon drawer bases that seduced a wouldbe buyer, it surely was the discovery of the secret drawer that converted desire into dollars."

With several national awards for excellence under their belts, Neil and Pam have a particular strong reputation for producing extraordinary chairs and work closely with their clients to reflect the personality of the patron.

"I managed the Australian School

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of Fine Furniture for a couple of years before we set up our own school, ESCA School of Wood.

"The cross-pollination of ideas and skills between teacher and co-teacher, and even teacher and student is a very powerful learning experience – one that Pam and I fully intend to continue with for as long as we can."

To commission Neil and Pam, email neilandpam@gmail.com or call 08 9293 7171

correct species for each application, and most importantly getting the design right so that each piece is timeless."

To commission Nick, email info@ nicholasbailey.com.au or call 07 5433 4646. Visit nicholasbailey.com.au or studiowoodworkers.org.au for further examples of his work

forested," says Torquil, who emigrated to Australia from Edinburgh in 2010.

Drawing on his childhood influences of the elegant Georgian furniture which surrounded him in Perthshire, Torquil's current work reflects this love of symmetry and proportion.

"I always find it amazing to look at an antique piece of furniture that is hundreds of years old.

"A piece of furniture should not just be an object, it should be a thing of beauty, which will withstand the demands of time, and will grow old with you and your family.

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"It's one of the oldest guilds in the world, dating back to the 13th century," says Nick. "I learned many traditional techniques there which I still use in place of modern shortcuts."

Nick believes those who commission a unique piece of furniture need to have an 'element of courage'.

"It's a gutsy thing to commission a piece rather than buying it off the shelf," he says. However for Nick's customers, the results are more than worth that initial leap of faith.

"I've recently completed a library, a major project which took three to four months. A project like that can add many thousands of dollars to the value of a house."

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LITTLE MASTER The third generation of the MINI Hatch is an exciting combination of new technolgies and design features.

and engineering, blended with the familiar and energetic MINI character says Kai Bruesewitz, General Manager of MINI Australia.

“The new MINI receives the latest technology and features for a much higher level of refinement,” says Kai. “At the same time, we’ve retained the engaging ‘go-kart’ driving style this iconic vehicle is known for.

“But the best news for Australian MINI fans is that we have been able to reduce the pricing of the all-new MINI, making it more accessible than ever before.”

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The traditional design features, such as the hexagonal contour of the radiator grille, the side indicator surrounds known as side scuttles, the circular headlights, the upright rear light clusters and the black detailing around the bottom edge of the body, are all given a refresh while very much referencing the traditional design vibe.

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Three-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower turbo technology 1,499 cc, 100 kW, 220 Nm at 1,250 – 4,000 rpm (230 Nm with overboost) 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds EU fuel consumption 4.7 l/100 km’s, CO2 110 grams per km.

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the synchroniser rings for reduced weight and improved shift comfort.

The optional six-speed automatic transmission also offers improved efficiency, enhanced shift comfort and shift dynamics via a more efficient transmission control system, a more direct connection and an improved hydraulics system. The new MINI combines automatic start/ stop function with the automatic transmission for the first time.

Driving the MINI is safer than ever too thanks to front and side airbags fitted as standard, including curtain airbags covering front and rear seats. In addition refinements have been made to the electromechanical power steering which has been optimised for increased precision in highly dynamic and spirited driving situations and standard features include the speed-

THREE'S COMPANY The new MINI is safer than ever thanks to front and side airbags fitted as standard.

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There’s a new controller too in the centre console which comes in conjunction with the Radio MINI Visual Boost or either of the optional navigation systems. Also new is the functional LED light ring (Optional for MINI Cooper) surrounding the display which changes colour depending on the function selected.

“With its updated styling, more sophisticated technology and, last but not least, the more affordable pricing, there is even more reason to love the new MINI,” said Bruszewitz. mq MINI Cooper - $26,650, MINI Cooper D - $31,800 and MINI Cooper S - $36,950.

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The 2 Series CoupÉ - a personal tour Meet Auto Classic's Janelle Druvins who showcases her favourite parts of the impressive BMW 2 Series Coupé

FAST FACTS

MQ Tell us about your career to date?

JD I’ve been a Sales Executive at Auto

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Classic BMW for just over three years. I was actually a Customer at the Dealership first and loved my BMW so much that I wanted to work for the company.

The 2 Series Coupé is available in four engine variants 220i- 135kw/270Nm 2 litre Petrol- $58,925 Drive Away

MQ What’s so special about the dealership?

JD This dealership breaks all stereotypes. We have a classy, charismatic showroom filled with staff and customers who appreciate quality and style. When you have a product that sells itself you can focus on the finer details and create an amazing buying experience.

MQ What do you enjoy most about your job – what gives you a buzz?

JD My favourite part of the job would

have to be the day each customer comes back to collect their new BMW. I get to unveil the new car they carefully handpicked and individualised with options. Sometimes I’m unsure who is more excited.

STAR TURN Janelle Druvins picks out the Series 2 Coupé as the cream of the crop.

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220d- 135kw/380Nm 2 litre Diesel- $61,055 Drive Away 228i- 180kw/350Nm 2 Litre Petrol- $73,196 Drive Away M235i- 240kw/450Nm 3 Litre Petrol- $90,236 Drive Away Comfort Package $3120 MSport Package $3500$5700 (Standard on the M235i).

To discuss the 2 Series Coupé and any other model in the BMW range at Auto Classic, call Janelle on (08) 9311 7502.

Janelle's top features of the 2 Series CoupÉ

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The latest navigation system is very clear and easy to use. You can also type in any category such as servos or restaurants and it will pick up everything in close proximity to the car - really handy if you're in an unfamiliar area.

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This includes MSport alloys, ambient light, anthracite roof lining, exhaust tailpipes in high gloss chrome, black high gloss kidney grills, M aerodynamics package, M leather steering wheel, MSport suspension, door sill finishers and badging with M designation.

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If you've set your heart on the ultimate bike then of course you're going to buy it from Perth's ultimate bike shop - Nedland's Glen Parker Cycles. Images by Crib Creative

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ennis Lightfoot, one of the proprietors of Glen Parker Bikes along with Hilton McMurdo, knows bikes like Matt Preston knows cravats. Both Dennis and Hilton still actively participate within the cycling scene and between them they have over 40 years of cycling experience in a number of differing disciplines.

Dennis has ridden bikes competitively since he was 12, going on to become the UK's British champion for three years in 1978, 1981 and 1986 before he made the move to Perth.

"My dad was a pro bike rider in the UK and that's how I got into the sport," says Dennis from the packed to the brim store on the Stirling Highway.

"I started coming over to Perth in 1986 and would spend six months racing in the summer here before emigrating in the early '90s."

A 'pretty bad crash' put a stop to his racing career, although Dennis still competes once or twice a year internationally.

"I'm off to the Dolomites in Italy later this year and while I'm there I'll catch up with the Pinarello family and attend the launch of their new products."

Thanks to Dennis's experience as a champ himself, when customers come in with their cycle wish-list, he's able to draw on his days on the saddle to recommend the perfect fit for each individual rider.

"It has definitely given me insight into what people want from a bike,"

DenNis's Dream Bike • Pinarello Dogma 65.1 frame set.................................................. $6700 • Mavic carbon cosmic wheels and tyres.............................. $2599 • Most Talon carbon handlebars.........................................................$950 • Fizik saddle............................................................................................................ $240 • Campagnolo super record electric eps

components (gears brakes cranks etc)................................ $4000 Extras include: • Look keo carbon titanium pedals................................................. $400 • Carbon drink bottle cages at................................................................... $99 • Garmin 810 cycling computer and gps................................... $659 • Salice 006 cycling Glasses....................................................................$149 • Kask vertigo helmet...................................................................................... $299 • Castelli body paint bib shorts............................................................. $289 • Castelli aero race jersey............................................................................... $199 • Garneau carbon pro cycling shoes............................................... $329 • Castelli socks........................................................................................................... $29 Total............................................................................................................................. $16,941

he says. "It's a massive scene here, just see how many people every weekend are riding along the river.

Cycling is definitely the new golf."

With an Aladdin's Cave of a store to draw on, customers would be hard pressed to find a better place to fit out their ultimate set of wheels.

"There's nothing we haven't got we've got all the toys."

One of Dennis's favourite bikes is a real leader of the pack and, for anybody who knows anything about cycling, it would be hard to argue with his choice of frame.

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And it's not as if the highest end models are hard to sell. Dennis says that three to four $12,000 plus bikes wheel out of the store every week.

"There are 95 bike shops in Perth, reflecting the simple fact that more bikes than cars have been sold in the last three years in Australia. It's a massive market and add to that the fact that Perth is probably the best place to ride a bike on earth and you've got a winning combination." MQ Visit glenparker.com for the full range of bikes, accessories and clothing on offer.

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Shanti Sivaraj is living proof of the Australian dream. Having arrived on our shores 25 years ago with empty pockets, he's now a leading McDonald's franchisee - and a firm fan of Auto Classic and BMW

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or some, arriving in a strange land with just $200 in their pocket would seem to be unsurmountable. But for Shanti Siva raj, the decision to leave the paradise island of Sri Lanka and take a chance in Australia was a long-held dream.

"I had worked in hospitality in some of Sri Lanka's best hotels and my director said give it a year, and if after that you want to come back, there will be a job for you."

Needless to say that was an invitation that Shanti went on to politely decline, as he went from 'the bottom' in a McDonald's store in Melbourne, climbed up through the company's management structure to the position he now holds, 26 years later, overseeing five thriving restaurants in Perth's northern suburbs.

His other dream was to own 'a Beemer'.

"A BMW was always my dream car and after a friend sold me a second hand one many years ago, I eventually bought an X5 - the ugly old style from Auto Classic," he laughs.

Shanti's journey to success has been a circuitous one, involving five years as the first licensee of the McDonald's restaurant in Broome which, at the time, was mired in controversy.

"It took ten months for the store to finally open after some local opposition but it then went on to become one of WA's most successful, with huge volumes of customers passing through the doors."

Moving to Perth meant upping the ante once more for Shanti, who took on responsibility for five northern suburb restaurants, with at least three more opening in the coastal strip beyond Butler over the next few months.

"I really look after my managers,

but equally make it my business to listen to the 14-year-old who's working their first job for me," he says. "That's probably the main difference my staff would say about working in one of my McDonald's restaurants."

And look after his managers he certainly does, rewarding high achievers with BMW cars after they've excelled in their position under Shanti's keen eye for detail.

"People are the reason I love my job so much, and being good with people was the thing which made me stand out all those years ago in Melbourne. I try to make my patches different and invest a lot of time getting the right people in place."

In addition to running some of WA's most profitable McDonald's outlets, Shanti also raises hundreds of thousands of dollars with the

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help of Nick Agostino, a fellow McDonald's franchisee for the Ronald McDonald Ride For Sick Kids event which he has organised for the past two years.

"This year BMW are providing our 30 or so riders with support vehicles which is marvellous and Danny from Auto Classic (who sold me my first car) is taking part too.

BMW is also putting up a car for auction on the last night," he says.

Shanti and his fund-raising companions will hope to top $500k this year, beating similar teams from Melbourne and Sydney as they did last year with their efforts, riding 450km from 19 to 22 November.

Making it his business to practice 'bottom to top' management for a job which he says he only began accidentally, Shanti is rightly proud of his achievements and reputation to date.

"McDonald's has given me outstanding opportunities and I want to share those opportunities with those who work for me," he said. MQ For information on the Ride for Sick Kids, visit www.rmhc.org.au

PERFORMANCE

Fancy's child

The 17th century poet John Milton was convinced that William Shakespeare's genius was a gift from God. As Henry V comes to Perth, Bell Shakespeare's co-artistic director Peter Evans and director Damien Ryan are determined to continue honouring the Bard's rich legacy.

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our hundred and fifty years ago, a child was born who would change the world. This was a child who would go on to give the world a new lexicon, a language embroidered with over 1700 words from his own imagination.

Without Shakespeare we wouldn't sleep in a bedroom, there would be no word to describe embarrassed red faces (blushing), no madcaps, pedants or mimics, the green-eyed monster would remain undescribed,

and that zany, swaggering bandit would not exist.

It's this rich textural backdrop to our everyday lives, which makes Shakespeare such an extraordinarily unique cultural colossus. As the world marks the 450th anniversary of his birth, the most important Shakespearean company in Australia - Bell Shakespeare - is preparing to tour with one of the Bard's most iconic works - Henry V. As long-standing artistic director

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and oft-time star, John Bell has gradually shared the creative load with the company's ongoing program of performances with Peter Evans, making him co-artistic director in 2012. A Kiwi by birth, Evans is a passionate classicist who nevertheless has made it his business to bring Shakespeare's canon to as wide an audience as possible with innovative, memorable and visually arresting productions. The current version of Henry V is no different.

Director Damien Ryan discovered that during the Blitz in London a group of young boys rehearsed and performed plays for the duration of their 57 days underground in 1941.

“We don’t know which Shakespeare plays they performed,” says Ryan “but with England on the precipice and Churchill comparing the fighter pilots to the 'happy few' at Agincourt, it is hard to imagine that a Henry V would not have struck their hearts," said Ryan.

It's entirely fitting therefore that such a war-focused work should find its landscape in a wartime setting, as envisioned by Ryan and his dazzlingly talented young cast.

"Henry V is a very troubling play

in some ways," says Evans.

"On the one hand it's very pro-war, with a strong patriotic undercurrent and then at the same time it's kind of anti-war, highlighting the cruelty and futility of war."

Exploring the rite of passage that violence and conflict offer as a threshold to those on the verge of manhood, is this 'band of brothers'. Confronting and not afraid to face the horror of war full on, the enduring message of Henry V is perhaps that the strength of relationships - in particular the notion of a brotherhood of youths can inspire remarkable things.

Carrying the heavy mantel of the lead role, Michael Sheasby as Henry V is the king who must unite his nation by the power not only of his language but also by the sheer force of his character.

"The ideal Henry V must have that glint of steel wrapped up in a charismatic package," says Evans. "You want the audience to question the point of war as well as be pulled along by the eloquence of the language."

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of Shakespeare's success.

"Damien Ryan is a stickler for the clarity of language, he spends a lot of time ensuring that the story is clear through the text's language."

So with language as their weapon of choice, the cast invite audiences to be transported to the fields of France, culminating in the famous Battle of Agincourt, the English forces outnumbered by five to one.

Henry's St Crispin's Day Speech rallies the troops as much today as the first time it was uttered over 400 years ago, and victory (at heavy cost) is with St George and his army.

"It’s the eloquence of this story that has always captured me," says Ryan.

"It’s a celebration of courage, determination, that bullish underdog spirit and the eternal rite of passage that turns boys into men, war. But it

“We few. We happy few.

We band of brothers, for he today That sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother.”

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WORK IN PROGRESS Director Damien Ryan coaxes performances out of his young cast for Henry V. Right, co-artistic director Peter Evans.

He was not of an age, but for all time!

– Ben Jonson on William Shakespeare (1573 - 1637)

is also a horrifying indictment of our addiction to conflict and our susceptibility to propaganda and spin."

Despite, of course, setting new standards in artistic brilliance, this, like every other production by Bell Shakespeare, needs to spin a coin or two. Evans is quietly confident that, in the case of Henry V, they have a collection of aces up their sleeves - the boy band good looks of many of the cast.

"A friend of mine who lives in Canberra told me that when the advertisement for the play comes onto the TV, her nine and 11-year-olds tell them to stop talking so they can watch it avidly," he laughs. "She's thanking me for introducing Shakespeare to her daughters but I think there's probably something else at work there too - a very pretty cast doesn't hurt."

As a long-time collaborator with John Bell, it's Evans' role to choose the season's plays and director, to bounce ideas around for casting but then to leave the nuts and bolts of each production to the individual director.

"You need to trust them to do their job," he says.

Ever since John Bell came back to Australia after years spent in the crucible of Shakespearean history - Stratfordon-Avon - he was intent on producing the Bard's work with a distinctive Australian voice.

"John has always been convinced that Shakespeare is everybody's author, not just the preserve of the British and I follow through with that by believing that I'm here to employ Australian actors. I'm here to make Aussie stars," he says.

"In the past, this part of the world has endured a kind of cultural cringe, but these days I think we've got

our own perspectives on the works and like every other culture - and this is the extraordinary thing about Shakespeare - we find relevance to our own country's psyche in all sorts of ways."

Evans has gradually introduced non-Shakespearean works into Bell Shakespeare's calendar of plays - he directed a ground-breaking production of Phedre in 2013 - and Moliere's Tartuffe will run later in the year.

"It's always my goal to create productions that people never forget.

I don't think it's possible to produce a definitive interpretation, but one of the great joys of working here is that people tend to be very passionate about theatre, about sharing that passion with schoolkids. We are really hoping to reach out to WA schools over the next season too."

In fact he says that WA's reputation for producing excellent actors and theatrical creatives is in evidence in the company.

"Thanks to the experience of Hugh Jackman, Cate Blanchett, Judy Davis young actors very much now see that it does no harm to hone their craft on stage, that it can result in

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a very balanced career to work that particular acting muscle."

Through the company's research and development arm, Mind's Eye, Evans is also excited to work with writers and directors from other areas who spend time to 'explore, research and develop' new scripts, perhaps inspired by Shakespeare's own works.

"It's a way of attracting more artists to work with us," he says.

As the 450th year of Shakespeare's birth rolls on, Evans, who cites Hamlet as his desert island choice of play to read, is in no doubt that the longevity of his stories will be eternal.

"It's so exhilarating that people still want to see it, to experience a live retelling of the stories where humanity is the key."

Ryan agrees.

"Shakespeare knew that the pride that makes us great, also makes us monsters and that the things that inspire us can also cost us more than we realise." MQ Henry V, State Theatre Centre, 174 William Street, Wednesday July 23 to Saturday July 26, 7.30pm, call 1300 795 012 or visit ticketek.com.au

business class

Five stars

all the way

Every issue of MQ our experienced travel writing team test fly the business class offering of a leading airline. This time it's the turn of Cathay Pacific and Sandra Harris Ramini is seriously impressed

Flight details Perth/Hong Kong/ London Business Class Cathay Pacific

that disquietening subservience, just very, very good.

The flight We flew the Airbus 330 from Perth to Hong Kong and the B777 for the long haul from Hong Kong to London.

The Business Class capsule is virtually identical on both, marginally narrower on the Airbus, with a flower on each table, while the B777 is flower-free but has not only more leg room but breathing space.

I scattered my belongings around with confidence and only really precarious items, like my bulging handbag were quietly tidied away for me.

The menu Interesting. Cathay has brought in a Michelin-starred Italian chef, Pino Lavarra, and he’s been inventive without forgetting that everything has to be put in the microwave until the plate sizzles which has its own unique effect. Top meal for me was breakfast. Someone had the wit to take the fruit out of the fridge in good time and instead of icy tasteless blobs we got fruit that was almost succulent. Winner was the strawberry and banana smoothie.

Probably a bit suspect from a health point of view, in that it certainly included lots of cream, but delicious. Hot croissant was also rather good as was the Bircher Muesli, which could have done with a little extra milk on the side but was the real deal. The last test was the tea. Not even hotels on terra firma can get English tea right, but 35,000 feet up the cabin crew came through with flying colours. Other than breakfast, I liked the warm almonds with the welcome drinks, the lamb with herbs and diced potatoes, the prawn fettuccine and the clear-the-palate, kiwi smoothie with a sprig of fresh mint. MQ

The experience The bed went totally flat, extra pillows provided in abundance and I liked the soothing beige and cream duvet.

Much better than those flimsy blankets that end up in a heap around your feet.

The goodie bag was a bit slim, I thought, only containing necessities with no pointless little tubes of creams you can take home to the grandchildren.

The service The staff were all immaculately turned out, offering friendly, helpful and unobtrusive service. None of

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The verdict Capsule Airbus 330 8/10 Capsule B777 9/10 General comfort: 8/10 Seat/bed: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Food: 7/10 Drink: 8/10 General experience: 9/10 Visit cathaypacific.com/au for timetable and flight details

last word

Seven Deadly Sins Antonio Carluccio | chef

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ntonio Carluccio is joining some of the world's most famous chefs for the Good Food and Wine Show at Perth's Convention & Exhibition Centre from July 11 to July 13. Celebrating 50 years of championing, cooking and eating genuine regional Italian food and wine, the much-loved chef and TV personality is rightly regarded as the godfather of Italian gastronomy.

His new book, Antonio Carluccio's Pasta, is packed full of the master's tips and tricks and is a fitting testament to one of the most respected regional chefs in the world.

MQ asked Antonio for his Seven Deadly Sins: unsurprisingly most of his answers were food related.

My seven sins (Gluttony) What is the food you could eat over and over again?

Wild greens accompanied by a puree of broad beans with a good olive oil drizzled on top.

(Greed) You’re given $1m that you have to spend selfishly – what would you spend it on?

Travelling in the most beautiful part of the world and enjoying the views, nature and people. I would just enjoy all of it! I still have a few parts of the world to visit yet.

(Sloth) Where would you spend a long time doing nothing?

Looking for shells on the beach.

(Wrath) Which news story makes you white with rage?

I would like to have the power in government to pacify all of the people in the world to believe in peace and food.

(Envy) Who's shoes would you like to walk in?

David Attenborough.

(Pride) What is the one thing you’re secretly proud of?

Not to have changed my moral attitude about life and business. Business is still secondary to life.

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