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Contents 14 - 18 Preview

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22 - 26 Feature Golden girl – Adele interview

28 - 29 Profile Criena Gehrke

30 - 32 Iconic Brands The Star Gold Coast

34 - 46 Looking Good Shimmer & shine Dress to impress Cruise in, splash out Beauty spot

48 - 54 See & Be Seen Year of the Rooster Unveiled brilliance

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Opera meets Swing

56 - 64 Cuisine Top tables Bliss bombe Fresh from Hong Kong Chef’s choice

66 Wine Cellar Pride & passion

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Contents 68 - 72 Well Travelled Kimberley Coast Canberra calling

74 - 75 Cove Experiences

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76 - 81 At The Wheel Unmistakably Maserati Supercar special

82 - 96 Luxury Boating Feature Horizon Motor Yachts Leigh-Smith Yachts Cranchi Motor Yachts Maritimo Integrity Motor Yachts Waterline Charters JSW Powersports

99 - 109 Property portfolio 110 - 112 Entertainment

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114 CoveTV 116 Bookshelf 118 Brainfood 119 Stars 120 Cover Story Cloud cover

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AWA R D W I N N I N G M A S T E R J E W E L L E R S A N D D E S I G N E R S .

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A special milestone calls for a special celebration so this issue is shining with diamonds, glistening with gold and shimmering with stars.

Editor’s letter WELCOME to the 60th edition of the magazine, which also happens to coincide with our 10th year of publication.

A special milestone calls for a special celebration so this issue is shining with diamonds, glistening with gold and shimmering with stars.

We have also taken luxury to the extreme, opening the doors to several multi-million dollar homes; test driving not one, but six, super fast supercars; and showcasing 16 pages of high-end boating in the lead up to the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Rumour has it that British singer/songwriter Adele also made Sanctuary Cove her home during the Brisbane leg of her recent Australian tour so it seems fitting that she is the subject of our feature interview.

I was lucky enough to see this awardwinning artist in concert and like many others I was not only in awe of her amazing voice, but also charmed by her down to earth personality.

What a superstar.

Speaking of stars, Jupiters Gold Coast has been part of the local landscape for over 30 years. Now, this cultural icon is not just undergoing a master-plan makeover, it is also getting a name change and will be known as The Star Gold Coast. You can read more in the Iconic Brand section.

Another cultural precinct that is being transformed is The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

We speak to newly appointed CEO/Director, Criena Gehrke, about her role and the long term plan for the region’s arts and culture community in the lead up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games and beyond.

We have also increased the luxe-level on our regular food, fashion and travel sections with Tony taste-testing the Michelin-starred flavours of Hong Kong, Madison heading to Canberra to check out the gold-plated Versailles: Treasures from the Palace exhibition and Laura styling an elegant Autumn fashion spread which was shot in The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove.

Last, but definitely not least, our fabulous new competition pays homage to our Diamond Anniversary, offering you the chance to win a stunning pair of Hardy Brothers diamond earrings valued at an impressive $10,999.

Time to celebrate … enjoy.

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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

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Maritimo at The Marine Village

Leading Australian luxury motoryacht manufacturer, Maritimo, has officially launched a new waterfront facility at The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove where it will showcase approximately $10 million in bespoke, luxury vessels at any given time. Maritimo Sanctuary Cove will become the company’s main sales and marketing hub on the Gold Coast giving prospective purchasers an opportunity to experience all aspects of the brand and its range of models.

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Breakfast at Bulgari

Drawing on 2700 years of Roman inspiration, Bulgari officially launched their lavish new Pacific Fair boutique with an exclusive breakfast event.

Surrounded by Bulgari’s magnificent and contemporary Italian jewellery, guests sipped on glasses of Ruinart, while Byron Bay catering company Joe Chef dazzled with an exquisite bespoke menu including a delectable 60 degree egg with gold leaf. Those who attended were also the first to see an exclusive preview of The Wedding Series inaugural ‘Love Story’ exhibition, a series of photographs taken at some of Australia’s most breathtaking wedding venues by the finest photographers nationwide.

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Buying gifts is meant to be fun right? Well not for everyone.

Enter The Gift Concierge Co. a new Australian bespoke and premium gift-sourcing service providing thoughtful, luxurious and meaningful gift options for people who don’t have the time or inspiration to purchase something special. Think of it as having a personal shopper, but for gifts.

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Good as gold Congratulations to Ken Pidd of Sanctuary Cove who is the winner of our competition from Issue 58. He will be looking stylish in a pair of solid gold Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses courtesy of Axis Optical.

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Elegant at the Opera

Embodying old school elegance, Amanda Alfieri and Clare E. Urwin wore a selection of stunning Calleija diamond jewellery to the inaugural Opera Meets Swing Black Tie Dinner Dance which was held in the Grand Ballroom, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort.

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Eternal Elegance

These cocktail rings by Jan Logan are a chic update to a classic design. Instant heirlooms, they’re sure to be handed down through the generations and never feel out of date. POA.

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New from Malibu JSW Powersports in Arundel welcome the arrival of Malibu and Axis Boats.

“The Malibu and Axis brands are a great addition to our dealership, and we’re excited to be part of the dynamic Malibu global network,” said Jeff McNiven, director of JSW Powersports. “Malibu and Axis both fit in really well with the Gold Coast lifestyle, and now we’ll be able to make the boats more accessible for our customers there.”

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The annual Apia Good Times Tour returns to Twin Towns with another once-in-a-lifetime line-up of Oz music legends including The Black Sorrows with Vika + Linda Bull, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Mental as Anything and Deborah Conway. Tickets $80.

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Making magic

In 2016, Sanctuary Cove mother and daughter Natasha Kotzur and Rhiannon Martin raised over $17,200 in support of the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation by completing a 5-day trek in Alice Springs. This year they joined three other ladies, Anne Hill, Pam Ervin and Lyn Duncan, to form a voluntary committee to raise funds for Brain Cancer research and help increase survival rates for people affected in our community.

“Our goal in 2017 is $35,000,” says Natasha. “Our Golf FORE Brain Cancer 2017 event in March raised over $15,000. We had the support of many local businesses sponsoring our event, as well as guest emcee and Sanctuary Cove resident, radio announcer Spida Everitt.”

The next fundraising event is a Mothers Day traditional High Tea in Mt Tamborine on Saturday 6 May 2017. For more information email

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Golden girl British singer/songwriter Adele has become a global sensation, scooping the pool at the 2017 Grammy Awards and selling out stadiums worldwide.

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You’ve become the first artist in history to sweep the top three awards – record, song and album of the year twice? What does it mean to you to accomplish that?

Well the Grammys mean a lot to me obviously, it’s kind of ‘the’ award show.

Like I said in my speech, for me, my album of the year was ‘Lemonade’, so as a Beyoncé stan [super fan] a piece of me did die inside. I’m not going to lie because I was completely rooting for her. I voted for her.

But I’m incredibly humbled, especially being from the UK. It is an amazing feat to have achieved. America has always been very, very kind to me and I don’t even know why to be honest. I don’t get it.

But no, I feel amazing about it, of course, and it’s an amazing thing to show my son. I’m raising him to respect women and he knows I’m a powerful force, he feels it just at home, let alone when he comes to work with me and he comes everywhere.

specifically and I fell in love immediately with her.

That was when I was 11 and I’m 28 now.

And the way that I felt when I first heard ‘No No No’ was exactly the same as how I felt when I heard ‘Lemonade’ last year.

The other people that make me feel like that, they’re all dead, so I am living off music that they made when they were alive. Whereas for her to be making such relevant music for that long of a period and still affect all of us, it’s not just me.

What you said to Beyoncé was so beautiful and such a tender moment. Can you talk a little bit about why you felt the need to say it and also did you guys get a chance to speak?

We did speak yeah. I spoke to her before just to let her know how honoured and privileged I feel to be nominated alongside her.

And we spoke afterwards as well and she was very gracious and humble as always, as you would expect from her.

The reason I felt the need to say something was because she has been my icon for my whole life. I was 11 years old, I might get emotional actually, I was 11 years old and I was at school in year six, just before I moved up to our high school, and I was with some girlfriends and we were practising a song for an assembly with our friends and with all our family and stuff.

Obviously it was probably my recommendation that we do a Spice Girls song and they were like, ‘Have you heard ‘No No No’?’ And I was like, ‘No, no, no I haven’t’. [laughs] And they played it to me.

I literally remember so clearly how I felt hearing her voice, hearing all their voices, but hearing her

You paid tribute to George Michael tonight.

What were some of your early memories of him?

I’ve been working really hard on this tribute for a month, literally every day. I did it with Hans Zimmer and I was in his studio even when he couldn’t see me, just sitting there waiting for him to give me some time, which he did very graciously.

My earliest memory of [George] was ‘Fast Love’. It was when the video came out for that and I was blown away by how hot he was. It’s actually quite exceptional how good looking he was. And I was young, I was about ten.

I heard the vulnerability in that song, especially in the middle eight where it goes from being about one night stands and being a little bit sleazy to saying, ‘In the absence of security, I made my way into the night’ and ‘I lost my way’ basically.

And I recognised that, I didn’t relate to it when I was ten because that would be weird, but that song, I was very, very adamant.

I was devastated on Christmas Day [the day George Michael died], I had to go for a walk on my own and just breathe for a while. And on

There are friendships that I have that are completely defined by us being complete Beyoncé stans, you know, so I felt the need to do it and also I feel like it was her time to win. This album, I said it earlier, is another side to her we haven’t seen. Obviously the visual is very new and the Grammys are very traditional but I just thought this year would be the year that they would go with the tide.

I am, of course, very, very grateful having won it but I felt like she was more than worthy and that’s pretty much it really.

Boxing Day, I said to Simon, my partner, I have to do that tribute.

They didn’t want a tribute at first, his family and camp, but they came back and were very specific that it be me and I was like, ‘Great, I’ve got something in the pipeline, if you want me to do it, I’ll do it’.

I’ve found him to be one of the truest icons because, a lot of time with people that are globally known and famous, there tends to be, not a fakeness in a bad way, but they put on this massive bravado, this alter ego to protect themselves, and rightly so. I completely understand and appreciate that. But, for him, it didn’t always seem to be solely based on a look or about an assumption.

And also he was very British, no matter where his career or his love life took him, he always remained true to Britain. The British press really gave him a hard time and he still stayed loyal to the very end. And no matter how much I try and escape Britain sometimes, my roots are there so I relate to that.

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Your records are not over-produced, they’re almost like demos that sound amazing …

They’re all demos.

Nothing ever beats a demo, for any artist, in my opinion. Whenever I’ve heard the originals of their songs, there’s a passion and an urgency in demos which can never seem to be re-enacted, especially in my case.

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How involved do you get in the way those records sound?

I am a control freak. There’s a whole other version of ‘21’, which I have spoken about before.

I sit there like a backstreet driver. I don’t know how to work a computer … I do have an Apple, it hasn’t been on for about a year … but I sit behind and go, ‘What’s that bit? Let’s do this bit?’

And I reference other records and sounds that I’ve heard from the past, or current hits. I like to think of myself as very involved. I definitely wrote a lot less of the latest record than I did of ‘21’, but that was because I had a bad drinking habit on ‘21’ so I couldn’t quite get the inspiration this time around. [laughs] >>

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What does it mean that the song ‘Hello’ has become like a worldwide anthem?

It was hard work writing this album. You know, it was daunting following ‘21’ up. I felt the pressure writing ‘25’ – very, very much.

And for a very long time during that process I didn’t really find my voice and I don’t know if I did find it, even towards the end.

‘Hello’ actually started when I was writing it with the lyric ‘Hello misery’ – so I’m sure you can imagine the mood that I was in [laughs] when I was writing that.

But it developed and Greg Kurstin, who I wrote with, was like, ‘Hmm I’m not sure about that line, I don’t know about ‘Hello misery’ that’s a bit weird’ so he changed it to ‘Hello, it’s me’. [laughs] Of course, I was gone for so long, I had my baby and I raised him through the toddler years and then I sort of slowly edged my way back into work.

And I didn’t think anyone would care. I thought no-one would know it was me – but thank God they did otherwise that would have been a really expensive disaster.

But, of course, I’m always, always appreciative of all of the love that I’m shown.

‘Hello’ became a standard almost immediately, which is so rare, can you talk a bit more about how it emerged …

Sure. Yeah so Greg [Kurstin] was playing some moody chords, that’s all that anyone ever plays for me, whenever we get in the studio, because that’s the kind of mood I’m in.

It started out, like I said, the original line ‘Hello misery’ came out, so he pulled me up on that immediately.

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So I went and tried to be a bit Zen and then I came back. We wrote the first two verses really quickly actually, which tends to be the case in, to date, my biggest songs.

But we had three different choruses for ‘Hello’. There was one that was a very country vibe, because I’m hugely inspired by country music.

And then I was a bit concerned about the chorus that you all know because it obviously goes quite high and I didn’t know if I could replicate that.

The tour was actually booked before I got pregnant so I knew I would have to hit that note every night and obviously it would be an opener once the verse was written and stuff because it says, ‘Hello’.

So yeah, we changed it a few times and then we settled on that chorus. And ‘the other side’, it’s the other side of being a grown up, it’s the other side of my relationship with all my friends and my ex-boyfriends, it’s from death, my Granpy, my Grandfather, he’s a huge part of my life even though he’s been gone for 18 years.

So it’s kind of the other side of not knowing, which, you know, I don’t know if I lost touch with a lot of my friends because of how famous I got or because you grow up. All of my friends tell me they lost touch with a lot of people as well, with the way that life changes, whether it’s my circumstance or a different one.

But yeah, I’m glad you feel like that about that song, that it might be a bit of a standard.

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PROFILE

Culture driven As CEO/Director of The Arts Centre Gold Coast, Criena Gehrke will oversee the development of the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct.

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WITH A NAME to match her vibrant personality, Criena Gehrke is the newly appointed CEO/ Director of The Arts Centre Gold Coast.

She is set to bring to life a vision of the Gold Coast’s cultural precinct, and our local arts culture couldn’t be in better hands.

“What we currently have is a fantastic and much loved performing arts centre and gallery space in the hearts and minds of the community, but over the next 10 to 15 years, this centre will grow to become an artistic and cultural heartland of the Gold Coast,” Criena explains.

“The whole vision for the Centre is around it being a civic and cultural precinct, and whilst there is no doubt that some of the programing and experiences that will come in the next few years will be built around the best local, national and international product, there is a deep commitment; not just from myself, but also the board, Mayor Tom Tate and the investment that’s happening from the Council to make it a place of community and very accessible for everyone.”

Originally from Queensland, Criena made a move to Victoria several years ago when she was appointed Executive Director of Arts Access Victoria; one of Australia’s leading cultural development organisations.

In 2008 she was the recipient of the prestigious Harvard Business Club Victoria Scholarship,

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undertaking a week-long tour of North America to observe models of best practice in community cultural development and attending Harvard Business School to advance her skills and understanding of arts and cultural communities; especially underprivileged communities.

“The fellowship was the most amazing week on campus at Harvard Business School with a range of American and International leaders of non-profit organisations, and part of that fellowship was to go and tour large institutions like the Met and the Guggenheim and work out what they were doing in the community engagement space,” she explains.

“When you look at those institutions, they’re considered as substantial cultural establishments that hold amazing collections and have a certain reputation, but some of the work they do with communities, where they engage a whole range of people in art, is outstanding.”

Criena stepped into her newly created role from her previous position as Executive Coordinator of Arts and Culture for the City of Gold Coast, where she was responsible for developing and implementing a ten-year vision for arts and culture development known as the Gold Coast Culture Strategy 2023.

“The Mayor, the city and the elected representatives have committed to looking at

the Commonwealth Games opportunity as a moment of creating a legacy far beyond 2018.

“Through my previous role with council we’ve worked on a lot of initiatives that support artists creating and developing work,” she says.

That included taking five emerging organisations and backing some of their great artists and ideas, resulting in Shock Therapy Productions winning the Matilda awards in 2016, The Walls Art Space in Miami featuring in national and international publications, and The Farm; a professional dance company winning awards and touring internationally.

She also supported individual artists with the help of The Arts Centre Gold Coast, to provide more opportunities within our cultural community.

“There has been quite a strategic approach where organisations like the Bleach* Festival have been established as its own entity and have had an increase in investment, resulting in over 400 local artists being employed,” she says.

For the past four years, Criena has passionately worked to help create and implement programs and initiatives for artists working and living in the region which focus on a four-key cultural strategy.

“The first is based on who we are as a city, so not pretending to be anything that we are not but embracing what we already are,” Criena explains.

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“Next it’s about the arts and cultural experiences that should be part of what we do every day and can be weaved into our daily lives, while the other pillar is around our cultural heritage and our city’s stories, specifically our indigenous arts, culture and community.

“The final aspect is around creating opportunities and professional pathways for artists, making this city a place where artists can work, live and be proud to call home.”

Her deep passion for the community and her love of artists, together with her diverse and articulate mindset and range of skills, are the reasons behind her new appointment.

“I feel humbled and acutely aware of the opportunity and the responsibility that has been offered to me, and I feel extremely excited to follow my true passion and genuine belief in local artists and what the Gold Coast can be,” Criena says.

“I believe that arts and culture is the thing that binds communities together, particularly in a contemporary society where we dream, we connect, we tell stories, we celebrate, we grieve and we explore interesting ideas.

“Part of the DNA needs to be with our young so they grow up seeing arts, culture and story-telling and where they come together as a community, which is absolutely fundamental for our artistic and cultural future,” she says.

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ONE OF THE CITY’S most iconic destinations continues to expand and evolve in front of our eyes, as The Star Gold Coast (formerly Jupiters Gold Coast) remains focused on investing in the creation of a world-class integrated resort.

Having cemented its place as a Gold Coast icon of more than 30 years, The Star welcomes over 10,000 people every day and has played a pivotal role in shaping the face of our City since the opening of the property in 1985.

Its initial transformation, currently underway, heralds a new era for the property and forms part of a crucial investment in the region ahead of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Six new food and beverage offerings, 596 refurbished hotel rooms and a luxury poolside experience are among the newly-released features, with highly popular dining experiences Kiyomi, Cucina Vivo and Garden Kitchen & Bar already attracting a wealth of success.

The Star Entertainment Group’s Managing Director Queensland Geoff Hogg credits the refurbishment of the existing facilities as a catalyst in providing the standards of product excellence, and guest services, that The Star brand represents.

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“The Gold Coast’s reputation as a must-visit destination continues to strengthen with both leisure and business travellers, so we are working to create a broad offering that will help to support this well into the future,” he says.

“As a group we’ve put significant investment into ensuring we provide a premium product which will in turn become a major driver in attracting vital economic benefits for the Gold Coast and Queensland tourism more generally.”

The Star’s revitalised dining experiences have served up a host of award-wins since the launch of the first of six new food and beverage offerings in late-2014.

Opening under the guidance of Restaurant Executive Chef Chase Kojima, Kiyomi gained industry recognition just six months after opening, claiming its first Chef’s Hat at the 2016 Brisbane Times Good Food Guide Awards, a title it has proudly retained for two years in a row.

The venue celebrates the experience of shared dining with an ‘Izakaya-style’ menu.

Chase, who loves being creative and cooking with only the freshest produce, says the concept for Kiyomi was to have a restaurant locals and visitors would like to dine in, and come back to.

“Kiyomi centres around the delicious flavour ‘Umami’. We celebrate unique yet simple combinations which bring the natural flavours of the produce to life,” says Chase.

“It needed to be cool and exciting, and have food to match the level of Sokyo at sister property The Star Sydney but with more of a relaxed feel.”

The popular venue was joined shortly after by the property’s first indoor-outdoor dining venue, Cucina Vivo.

Inspired by cliff-top restaurants along the Amalfi Coast, Cucina Vivo draws on traditional Italian food culture to celebrate good company, great food and beautiful surrounds.

A stunning balcony overlooking the renovated pool creates a venue ideal for families and friends to enjoy the beautiful Gold Coast weather, while the centrepiece of the restaurant is a two-metre long wood-fired oven which complements the welcoming atmosphere.

The vibrant menu features traditional favourites as well as inspired interpretations of the classics, proving a hit with Italian connoisseurs.

Embracing the Gold Coast’s enviable climate and luxurious laidback lifestyle, Garden Kitchen & Bar followed in Cucina Vivo’s footsteps, opening

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in early 2016 to reveal a quintessentially Queensland design that takes full advantage of the City’s enviable climate.

Its striking design and stylish palette saw Garden Kitchen & Bar secure a place as one of seven Australian restaurants, and one of only two restaurants from Queensland, to be shortlisted for the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards’ Best Australian & Pacific Restaurant.

The impressive modern fit-out features a generous dining space and lavish bar area bathed in natural light, an open kitchen equipped with Chef’s Rotisserie, a semi-private dining room for more intimate celebrations, and a sundrenched deck complete with its own outdoor bar that overlooks the property’s lush tropical gardens.

The indoor-outdoor dining venue was also celebrated as Best Restaurant – Accommodation Hotels at the 2016 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence, having cemented its place as one of the Gold Coast’s most popular destinations.

A mouth-watering array of seasonal dishes are expertly crafted by Garden Kitchen & Bar’s team of talented Chefs, utilising only the freshest produce and a selection of garnishes and herbs hand-picked from an onsite herb garden. >>

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The opening of an additional two outlets, Mei Wei Dumplings and M&G Café and Bar, in December 2016, further strengthened the property’s gastronomic diversity through the offering of more relaxed dining alternatives.

With a name that translates to ‘delicious’, Mei Wei Dumplings saw chefs introduce 120 new ingredients to the property, with a menu featuring more than 50 unique options.

Next door, M&G Café and Bar features a classic café-style menu offering a range of light and more substantial options for an easy breakfast, lunch or dinner – perfect for a quick bite to eat, or a no fuss meal before a show.

The newly unveiled venues were key to the property’s extensive atrium area upgrade, which also included a new-look Atrium Bar ahead of its transition to The Star Gold Coast in early 2017.

Those planning to dine may want to consider an extended stay, with the refurbishment of the property’s almost 600 existing rooms delivering modern, contemporary accommodation which offer an unprecedented level of personalisation.

From lavish suites boasting spacious outdoor terraces to the cool tones of the Superior Deluxe Rooms, each room exudes warmth and elegance from the moment you step in the door.

Locally commissioned artwork provides a unique point of difference, while no expense was spared on electronics, affording guests the opportunity to customise lighting, drapery, temperature and service preferences through the use of fully integrated technology.

Guests are also treated to a specially designed pillow menu, ‘The Cloud’ mattress topper – produced by the best specialist mills from around the world and exclusive to The Star properties – and an array of exclusive amenities by leading international brand L’OCCITANE.

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“We have a proud history on the Gold Coast and wanted to create experiences that were reflective of our City’s personality,” Geoff says.

“Through our redevelopment we have embraced our coastal lifestyle, opened up the existing property to celebrate our fantastic climate and created a breadth of experiences that cater to our guests’ needs.

“Ongoing investment on the Gold Coast is an absolute necessity and we will continue to transform and evolve ahead of the opening of our luxury new six-star tower for the 2018 Commonwealth Games,” he continues.

It is an approach that has laid the foundations for a bright future.

At the front of the property, the Gold Coast’s first six-star hotel in more than a decade is also taking shape, and will form the centrepiece of the landmark transformation.

Comprised of spacious suites and rooms while also showcasing signature bars and restaurants, private gaming rooms and butler service, the luxury development will focus on the creation of spaces that cater to the specific needs of individual travellers.

It stands to change the face of tourism on the Gold Coast, and assist in driving broader domestic and international appeal ahead of its completion prior to the Games.

Adding to the excitement of the current development is the announcement of an additional new 200-metre hotel and apartment tower on Broadbeach Island.

The 4.5 star tower is the first of up to five within a future master plan for the property as part of a joint venture with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane partners Chow Tai Fook and Far East Consortium and takes the property’s total transformation to a combined investment worth up to $850 million.

Subject to successful apartment pre-sales, the new 700-key complex is expected to break ground over the coming 12 months and will include an exciting new restaurant and bar concept, and a luxurious day spa.

An eighth floor recreation deck with ocean views will include a resort pool for hotel guests and quality residential facilities, while a range of flexible open spaces surrounded by tropical gardens will leverage the enviable Gold Coast climate and lifestyle.

When complete, the new additions will increase the property’s overall accommodation to almost 1400 rooms, ensuring a range of price points for guests.

The existing refurbished five-star facility will be joined by the six-star luxury hotel tower before the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and the additional 4.5 star hotel and apartment tower in 2020.

The long term master plan concept for the property provides future development options potentially worth multiple billions of dollars featuring up to five new hotel and/or apartment towers, a world- class recreational deck, and new entertainment facilities.

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Cruise in, splash out The Sanctuary Cove Marine Village offers a diverse range of fashion boutiques featuring a wide selection of leading European and Australian labels.

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AS THE INTENSE heat of summer fades to glowing ombre tones, new season coastal fashion has shifted towards an inspired look of effortless glamour, with soft, flowing layers and exquisite detail.

Complemented by a pair of soft sunglasses and a clutch, flowing dresses are on-point for race day, the polo or a more formal function, while also being perfect for a luxe lunch out.

Sheer layers and unexpected textures allow versatility to create a statement for special occasions, or dress down for breezy weekends.

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Pair with a beautiful off-the-shoulder top for a striking look that suits all ages.

Linen is another enduring classic for those seeking style with a unisex quality. For men, a hat and linen shirt combination is always elegant yet effortless.

As always, thoughtful accessories bring an edge to any outfit. This season, classic silver drops or delicate pearl earrings enhance the femininity of soft fabrics and flowing layers.

Clutches, in on-trend shades and interesting textures, lend a unique finish to each look.

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SEE & BE SEEN

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Evonne Xu, Danni Li & Ling Yu

Michelle & Scott Norris

Andy & Vivian Li with Chloe & Shania Li

Kevin Yang & Michael Huang

Joy Wong Lin & Tom Li

YEAR OF THE ROOSTER

Athena Meng & Jerry Li

Where: Mercedes-Benz Gold Coast When: 8 February What: To welcome the Year of the Rooster, Mercedes-Benz Gold Coast hosted a special Chinese New Year Celebration at their Robina showroom. Surrounded by a selection of stunning red Mercedes-Benz, guests enjoyed a night filled with live entertainment including traditional lion dancers while indulging in a gastronomic journey through Asia with delicious Eastern-inspired canapĂŠs.

Luanda Wright & Sarah MacLeod

Tiffany Oyajng, Louise Lu & Nina House

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SEE & BE SEEN

Natalie & Jason Makris

John Calleija & Karen Gardiner

Anthony Minichiello, Noni Calleija & Azura & Terry Minichiello

Lauren & Tim Woodfield Caroline & Steve Childs

Stephan & Amanda Bollinger

Mayor & Mayoress Tom & Ruth Tate Ben & Vanessa Anderson

Marie & Michael Simmons with Julie & Wayne Wode

UNVEILED BRILLIANCE

Janis & Brian Perkins

Where: Calleija Boutique, Marina Mirage When: 24 February What: Renowned jeweller John Calleija hosted an evening of ‘Unveiled Brilliance’ to celebrate the grand opening of his new Marina Mirage boutique. Guests enjoyed a truly magical experience at the luxuriously themed event, which featured an A Capella performance, cellist and dance entertainment.

Also on display was an extremely rare 1.04ct Fancy Red Diamond from the Argyle Diamond Mine, valued at $4.5M.

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Musica Palazzo L I V E O N T H E F I RST F R I DAY O F T H E M O N T H Celebr ating the beauty of the oper atic ar t for m, “Música Palazzo” was inspired by the late Gianni Ver sace’s passion for the ar ts.

Exper ience spectacular Live Oper a on the fir st Fr iday of the month in our gr and hotel lobby featur ing Oper a Queensland’s most talented ar tists.

Perfor mances from 7pm

E N H A N C E YO U R E X P E R I E N C E W I T H O U R

F L AVO U RS O F T H E M E D I T E R R A N E A N DINING EXPERIENCES

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LE JARDIN

$114 per person including a 2-hour beverage package. $84 Buffet only.

$40 for your choice of 3 tapas.

Our Mediterranean Seafood Buffet will showcase an indulgent array of the freshest quality seafood, an extensive antipasti selection, mouth-tingling hot dishes, crisp salads, tantalising sides and decadent desserts complemented with a selection of Mediterranean wines.

Soak up the drama and electric atmosphere in Le Jardin with front row seats at the “Opera Lounge”, where guests can be enthralled in the performance whilst enjoying Chef ’s selection of Mediterranean tapas and signature cocktails.

PA L A Z Z O V E R S A C E . C O M . A U Performance times subject to availability, change or cancellation.

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SEE & BE SEEN

Loraine & David McLaren Gary Cruth & Lisa Chang Lee & Robby Kernaghan

Amir & Soraya Mian Hilary & Jim Christiansen Darryn & Claire LeGassick

Christine & Peter Edwards Jim & Sue Basedow Tegan & David Crisafulli

OPERA MEETS SWING

Luke & Mia Luka

Where: Grand Ballroom, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort When: 5 March What: The Alfieri family, supported by Cove magazine, proudly presented the inaugural Opera Meets Swing Black Tie Dinner Dance. As well as enjoying a sumptuous four-course dinner, guests at the elegant event were entertained by the operatic voice of Rocco Spirenza and the Les Wilson Big Band with special guest vocalist Cherryn Lomas.

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SEE & BE SEEN

Tanya & Marc Oltramare Rae & Anthony Cassematis

Sally & Troy Holford

Peter & Rosemary Woods

Mitch Sandery & Jess Gibbs

Sarah Thomson & Alexander Bishop

Neil & Jacinta Emmerson Terri Green & Bob Kurzok

Nadia Correa & Pietro Alfieri

Wendy & Lance Cotterill

OPERA MEETS SWING

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3-course dinner with drinks included from 7pm.

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Top Tables Hatch & Co.

Bistro Chico

Mecca Bah

HOME STYLE DINING

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MIDDLE EASTERN & MORROCAN

A feast with friends

Innovative taste sensations

Tantalising your taste buds

Hatch & Co. brings an unmatched dining experience to Broadbeach. With a rustic, relaxed approach to dining, Hatch & Co is the perfect place to come together with family and friends to share a mouth-watering fusion of contemporary and classic flavours.

Sit back and enjoy our share plates, nourishing mains and delicious desserts which will be sure to satisfy all taste buds.

With a cocktail list second to none, the deck is where you want to spend your happy hour.

The new look Bistro Chico will boast banquette style eating, formal settings and traditional high bar seating catering for an array of diners looking for a Main Beach destination.

Chef and owner Daran Glasgow will be creating new tantalising dishes with seasonal fresh produce which will include an ever-evolving snack menu running from 11:30am. Join us at Bistro Chico for new and innovative taste sensations.

Watch for Monday night Cooking Classes with Chef Daran and other renowned national chefs.

Mecca Bah Broadbeach is the place to enjoy a summer session on the Gold Coast.

This bustling Middle Eastern-influenced restaurant with ornate decor serves mezze, tagines and grills in a modern dining experience. There is also a selection of unique house cocktails with a Morrocan twist. Come in and relax at our lounge tables which evoke the ambience of a busy Middle Eastern market.

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07 5532 9111

07 5504 7754

75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

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Vue 175

Seaduction

Kiyomi

MODERN CHIC AUSTRALIAN CUSINE

MODERN AUSTRALIAN

JAPANESE

The breathtaking VUE 175

Decadent dining

With the log fireplace burning in the background creating a warm and inviting environment, our award-winning, fine dining, restaurant, Vue 175, offers an innovative dining experience without compromising the true flavours of the freshest locally sourced produce.

Discover our renewed champagne selection while enjoying the panoramic views that will not only create a sense of pleasure, but will also be a pleasure to the senses.

For uninterrupted ocean views from every table, indulge at the multi-award winning venue, Seaduction Restaurant + Bar in the heart of famous Surfers Paradise. Following the seasons, Seaduction’s menu allures with fresh produce sourced from niche providores around the country. All dishes feature technically brilliant combinations of taste and texture, with innovative touches of molecular gastronomy. Whether dining a la carte or opting for degustation, be sure to indulge.

Cutting edge Japanese cuisine

Ruffles Lodge & Spa

Seaduction Restaurant + Bar

07 5546 7411

Taste the flavours of Tokyo on the Gold Coast at The Star’s Japanese dining experience – Kiyomi. The restaurant and bar serves a modern, yet distinctly Japanese menu created by internationally recognised Executive Head Chef Chase Kojima and has received a prestigious Chef’s Hat at the 2017 Brisbane Times Good Food Guide Awards.

Kiyomi celebrates the experience of shared dining with an exciting food menu including new addition Seared Coral Sea Barramundi Sashimi, and a beverage menu which boasts a wide variety of Japanese whiskies.

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SIFU

Clifford’s Grill & Lounge

CHIC DEGUSTATION DINING

CANTONESE, SCHEZUAN

MODERN GRILL HOUSE

A Foodie’s Heaven

SIFU private dining evening

Change the way you dine

room81’s modern Australian degustation journey features delicious and uniquely presented local ingredients, uncovering the best of Chef de Cuisine Sam Moore’s piquant delights across two, five, seven or nine courses. Sam’s dishes present a rare opportunity to bask in a tantalising dance of lavish delicacies as the culinary tapestry is revealed course by course.

Indulge in your choice of your favourite dishes from our signature 9 course degustation menu 2 courses | $69 per person.

Traditional, sleek and contemporary.

SIFU, pronounced ‘see-foo’, is a Chinese eatery on the Gold Coast that will take you on an extraordinary culinary journey. Our master wok chef creates authentic Cantonese and Schezuan experiences, blending traditional methods with modern techniques. Specialty dishes celebrating premium produce are plated with precision.

Relax in the main dining area or entertain in a private dining room.

A modern spin on the traditional grill house, set inside an industrial chic culinary space with an open-air deck. Showcasing world-class chef creations and newly released summer dishes which are sure to excite the senses. Exquisite meals, fashioned for sharing, perfectly matched with worldly wines. From share boards to chargrilled 1kg T-bone steaks, freshly caught seafood and irresistible desserts – at Clifford’s we are changing the way you experience dining.

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SIFU

Clifford’s Grill & Lounge

07 5592 9988

07 5588 8400

81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

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Bliss bombe A new twist on a popular classic, this delicious dessert is on the menu at Clifford’s Grill & Lounge.

Bombe Alaska SPONGE Ingredients 15 free range eggs 360g caster sugar 360g plain flour - sifted 30g butter - melted 1 lemon - zested Method 1. Whip 12 egg whites to peak. Slowly add 180g of sugar then set aside.

2. W hip 15 yolks and 180g of sugar until thick and pale. Add zest of 1 lemon.

3. G ently fold the egg white mixture (meringue) and yolk mixture together until just combined.

4. Fold through sifted flour and melted butter to the above mixture.

5. P alette flat (1cm thick) onto a greased and paper lined oven tray and bake at 180°C for approximately 10 minutes or until sponge springs back.

CARAMELISED MACADAMIAS Ingredients 100g roughly chopped macadamia nuts Caster sugar Method 1. Place macadamia nuts into moderate oven and medium roast for approximately 8 minutes at 180°C. 2. T ransfer to a heavy based pan and sprinkle with a little water, followed by a generous sprinkle of caster sugar.

3. P lace pan over a heavy heat and stir continuously until the sugared macadamias have caramelised.

4. Remove from heat and cool.

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ITALIAN MERINGUE Ingredients 100g egg whites 200g caster sugar Method 1. Whip egg whites until peaked and slowly stream in caster sugar.

2. Whip until the sugar has dissolved and stiff peaks are formed.

3. Set aside.

TO ASSEMBLE Ingredients Salted caramel ice-cream Vanilla bean ice-cream Plain syrup stock (100ml water and 100g caster sugar - boiled)

Method 1. Spray and glad wrap the base of the bowl (20cm diameter) you want to use.

2. Cut sponge to fit the bowl and line the inside.

3. G ently soak the sponge with plain syrup stock (or add a little alcohol).

4. Pack half the bowl with a combination of both the salted caramel and vanilla ice-cream.

5. Add macadamia nuts.

6. Fill the remainder of your bowl with ice-cream.

7. C ut a round piece of sponge and place on the top of the bowl, push down firmly.

8. Place in freezer for 1 hour and then turn out onto plate.

9. U sing a piping bag, gently cover your dessert with Italian meringue.

10. To caramelise, gently flame with a blow torch for a rich brown colour.

11. K eep it in the freezer until you are ready to serve.

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Classically trained, with a wide range of skills, his career has been heavily focused on hotels and restaurants, working within the Brisbane and Gold Coast area for many years.

“I believe the most important part about being an Executive Chef is nurturing team members and developing skills in the kitchen,’’ he says.

One of the highlights of his career was winning gold in the Dilmah High Tea Challenge in Sri Lanka, a competition spanning 710 contestants, 355 teams and 14 countries.

While his creativity and flair allows him to produce desserts that excite his diners, Grant also loves cooking the classics.

“You should never turn your back on a classic, however, there is always room to add a modern twist,’’ he insists. “External visual appeal is the first step in creating something exciting, but if you don’t follow that with quality and well thought out ingredients, you have lost the battle.’’

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Fresh from Hong Kong From street stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants, Hong Kong is a Mecca for food lovers.

WORDS TONY HARPER

PARIS … TERRIFIC, NEW YORK, possibly more so. But Hong Kong, I reckon, leaves them both for dead, at least for food lovers.

From Mong Kok stalls the size of a shoe-box grilling offal on skewers to three-star Michelin dining, it’s a city that exhales food with each breath and peddles it relentlessly from every nook and cranny.

It’s a place of a thousand tall buildings, lights and sights: people massing like baitfish, the incessant roar of a thousand buses and 10,000 cars accompanied by buskers and hawkers, but more than anything it’s a place in which every block traversed rewards the walker with the scents of something cooking.

You can eat happily for a couple of dollars or you can spend a small fortune, and part of me wonders where – beyond the fiscal – the distinction lies.

Take this tussle for example – Cheung Hing Kee versus Ming Court.

Cheung Hing Kee, in Lock Road Tsim Sha Tsui (the water end of Kowloon), grabs attention simply because of the lineup of people and general hubbub that surrounds it most mealtimes.

It does very little – three sheng jiang bao (Shanghianese pan-fried dumplings like long-bao but fried and a little more sturdy) plus a couple of soups. I was simply wandering past wondering at the spill of people when my wife noticed the Michelin sign: two days later I’m back clutching a feeble amount of money and a cold beer.

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The three dumplings on offer are their standard pork-mince, a version with shrimp (prawn) and another with truffle. These are the things that you need to approach with caution because they are filled with hot fatty soup. It’s one of those lose-lose situations: you know its going to burn but you just can’t wait long enough to take that first bite … it hurts like hell, and tastes like heaven.

The truffle version is stunning … the best of the rather indulgent pack, but all are terrific and the key to their quality lies in two places: the soup and the pastry.

My belief is that the soup is defined as much by the makeup of the pork filling as it is by the base of gelatinised liquid that catalyses the whole shebang. As the dumplings cook, the soup draws flavour from the meat, and these versions are rich, sweet and complex.

Sheng jiang bao demand stiffer, thicker pastry than long-bao to survive the gentle frying process.

But there’s something better about the balance – especially in exemplary versions like these – between the chewy and the runny; plus you get the slightly crunchy fried pastry where the buns have been folded then cooked upside down.

Four buns (dumplings) will set you back HK$28 which is close to $5.50 Australian … not bad at all for Michelin food.

To bring things back down to earth I had a crack at the vermicelli soup: disappointing.

Ming Court exists at the other end of the restaurant spectrum – luxurious, pampering,

sporting two Michelin stars and way more expensive. It lives in the Cordis Hotel in Mong Kok, a district of markets with the five-star Cordis and the attached Langham Place a striking part of the urban renewal of the area.

Dining there leaves no doubt as to its intent – service is polished and as sharp as a needle, the stemware is great, the crockery the sort that you hide from the kids and the surrounds rather special. Its menu is the polar opposite of Cheung Hing Kee’s sparseness – it is a tome with seven choices for bird’s nest, ten ‘Award Winners’, abalone, ox-tongue, foie-gras, wagyu and lotus root, a whole section of barbecued meats and pages of seafood.

The stuff on the plate is sublime, from the dim-sum through to an immaculate suckling pig … tiny, perfectly crunchy skin (like porcine fairyfloss), laid on the platter like a portrait.

Dining here is an experience that warrants the rating and the price. But when I think about the truffled buns from Cheung Hing Kee I can’t help thinking that they don’t surpass, but they equal in their own way, the dumplings here.

And that’s the allure of Hong Kong.

If taste alone floats your boat you can eat like an emperor for pittance or – if you want a serious dining experience – you can opt for the numerous special dining rooms; some that live at the top of the skyline with views that must be among the best on the planet; others closer to terra firma, but just as special.

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Then there are places like 65 Peel Street, across the harbour on Hong Kong Island. It sits in SoHo, an enclave of contemporary, often quite westernised bars, restaurants and night clubs.

Just around the corner from 65 Peel Street is the much talked about Ho Lee Fook, but as far as I am concerned there is no contest. Ho Lee Fook is a restaurant basking in its own importance; 65 Peel Street basks in food, beer and wine.

It’s not a plush, lavish fitout: it began life in a rather rough-hewn concrete shell and instead of hiding the skeletal stuff – pipes, wiring etc – it has made them part of its industrial charm.

Craft beer is a big chunk of its psyche, so is a concise repertoire of food that bridges its Hong Kong/Chinese roots and more international – occasionally hinting at American – stuff, all of which is fabulous.

There are things like Chinese donuts (a soft bun) filled with lobster and mayo; Pork belly with an Asian twang; prawns and sambal. It’s beer friendly food done with imagination and skill.

I haven’t even scratched the surface here, Hong Kong has so many styles of restaurants, so many street vendors and a mind-boggling array of foodstuffs. There are fish-ball specialists, noodlejoints, dessert-only restaurants, duck peddlers, goose peddlers, offal stalls and so much more.

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Pride & passion A ‘vine-change’ saw Ruth and George Mihaley establish Paradigm Hill winery in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula.

WORDS TONY HARPER

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WITH A WINE ESTATE like Paradigm Hill it’s hard

to plant a vineyard, the Yarra Valley being the

Still the Paradigm Hill version is a marvel – taut,

to know where to start, but easy to know where to finish, and that’s with its pinots.

It produces two – L’ami sage and Les cinq, both brilliant, ethereal wines with firm backbones and gentle complexity. They stand very easily among the best Australia produces.

It’s a description that permeates all of the Paradigm Hill wines regardless of variety, but it’s the pinots that whisper the message most clearly.

Paradigm Hill lies on the Mornington Peninsula – a sort of well-bent Winklepicker-shaped tract of land south of Melbourne and creating the eastern boundaries of Port Phillip Bay. It’s a very short walk from Paradigm Hill to the town of Merricks and an easy jog to the ocean. On the bent up shoe it lives a little above the heel facing south-east across to Phillip Island.

Ruth and George Mihaley are the folk behind the Paradigm Hill brand. They followed distinctly different career paths – Ruth a chef, George a researcher in the field of developing new human medicines and biotechnology. I’d describe George as old school: erudite, mannered, generous and passionate about his vineyard and wines.

They sought what George describes as a ‘vine-change’.

“The dream to have our own vineyard had been ‘fermenting’ for several decades and the love of wine and in particular Pinot Noir, was the main trigger,” he explains.

“Our decision to abandon the relative ‘security’ of a stable, comfortable city lifestyle (in Melbourne) was at a time when our children had completed schooling and at a time when we decided to take stock of what we wanted to do for the rest of our lives.”

From Melbourne there are numerous options for folk like Ruth and George who are thinking

most obvious choice – well established, a great haven for Pinot Noir, and within an easy drive from Melbourne. But the move south to the Mornington Peninsula in retrospect, seems kind of pre-ordained …

“We spent many years searching for what was ‘just right’. Other regions were evaluated (eg Yarra, Macedon) but the Mornington Peninsula had everything we were seeking.

“On top of this, starting in the mid 1980's we were helping our very dear friends Nat and Rosalie White from Main Ridge Estate each vintage time.

Theirs was the first commercial winery on the Mornington Peninsula and, eventually, Nat agreed to take on the role of mentor.

“After many years of searching, we found the perfect site – a 50 acre property that had only been used for grazing. It had the ideal sloping northerly aspect, perfect soil composition and abundant water supply, nestled in a quiet valley.

“We started the vineyard from scratch, planting 10.4 acres of vines – half of which are Pinot Noir and the rest Pinot Gris, Riesling and Shiraz – all suited to the cooler maritime influenced environment of the Mornington Peninsula.”

If Ruth and George ever had any doubts about their choice of site they will have been put to rest years ago. The wines are sought-after and sublime.

Riesling is a rare grape on the peninsula, but tasting the Paradigm Hill – year after year – it makes me wonder why there isn’t more.

Perhaps most vineyard sites in the area (and the Mornington Peninsula is as varied in topography and soil as any wine region on earth) don’t quite suit the variety. More likely, most growers choose to dedicate their land to the more glamour grapes of pinot noir and chardonnay.

steely and long, like a fencing foil, but bright with lime and jasmine notes.

The Pinot Gris is expensive in Australian terms (somewhere around $55) but it’s also a textural, exuberant, giving wine surrounded by myriad pale, innocuous kin that sell for less but also give very little.

There’s a dry savoury rosé made from shiraz, as well as Col’s Block – a brilliant shiraz-based dry red.

Shiraz (syrah) is no stranger to the Mornginton Peninsula, but it makes a very different wine to the robust versions of the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, or even the more gently, savoury wines from places like the Grampians, the Hunter Valley and the Strathbogie Ranges.

The spice seems to be more pronounced, and it leans more toward the exotic than simply pepper, and while there is still a core of dark fruits and earth it’s the savoury notes that hold the tune.

Col’s Block (and I’m stealing a phrase here from Steve Flamsteed of Giant Steps) is shiraz made by a pinot producer: it shows.

In the end, however, it is the two pinot noirs that head the Paradigm Hill pack.

Les cinq is the rare wine, sourced from a small block that produces its own unique character.

Most vintages it is a quieter, more reticent wine than L’ami sage (bigger production, less expensive) – occasionally that relationship gets turned on its head.

But both wines have the familial traits of delicacy, beautiful bones, longevity and restraint.

They are – with the exception of Noddy 2, one of the first ‘bug eye’ Austin Healy Sprite cars to have arrived in Australia in 1958 – the pride of Paradigm Hill.

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Canberra calling It’s not just politics in the Nation’s capital, as Madison Hebbard discovered.

MARBLE SCULPTURES, golden statues, magnificent paintings, hand made tapestries.

Welcome to Canberra.

We are at the National Gallery of Australia, affectionately known as the NGA, and we are about to be seduced into a world of power, passion and luxury in the great golden Palace of Versailles.

The last time I was in Canberra. I was a teenager in high school travelling to our National Capital to experience Politics 101. That was illuminating, not.

Now nudging towards 400,000 people, Canberra celebrated 100 years as the Nation’s capital in 2013, and is Australia’s largest inland city known for being one of the cleanest, most secure, and hospitable capital cities of the world.

It has become a major tourist destination, boasting record international visitor figures, which exceeded 200,000 for the first time in the year to June 2016.

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The city is designed around Lake Burley Griffin which holds its own magnetism, serenely quiet with kilometres of parkland, groves of trees and bushes and paths surrounding its edges.

When the Australian Government held an international competition to design Canberra in 1911, Walter Burley Griffin’s design was so futuristic that in 2018 Canberra will have its own tram network built with little if no land resumption or disruption to the roads compared to other cities in Australia.

Canberra is so much more than a clean well-designed city loaded with politicians, it is filled with world class cultural precincts, museums, galleries, libraries, outstanding landscaping, gourmet restaurants and cafés and vast bushlands, which have earned it the ‘Bush Capital’ label, delivering an enviable tourism experience.

This is also a city that provides the full kaleidoscope of all four seasons, each delivering its own distinctive beauty.

We are in Canberra at the request of my mum, who wanted to see the Versailles: Treasures from the Palace exhibition at the NGA. Celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary in late March, my parents thought it would be a great idea to be whisked away to the France of the 1700’s, especially as it was just an hour and half flight from the Gold Coast.

In 1667, the 28-year-old King of France, Louis XIV, built the greatest palace in the world. Now, for the first time ever, over 130 treasures from the Palace of Versailles, including royal paintings and luxurious gilded furniture pieces, have travelled to Australia from France for an exhibit which closes on 17 April 2017.

At the entry of Versailles: Treasures from the Palace your breath is taken away by the sheer enormity of a floor to ceiling print of The Hall of Mirrors. This is most famous room in the Palace, constructed in 1684 and adorned with dozens of shining golden chandeliers and 357 mirrors.

Many of the attributes of the Hall were melted down at the order of Louis XIV in 1689 to finance the war.

Today, following a $16 million makeover in 2007, all the statues in the Hall of Mirrors are replicas as the original ones were stolen or melted before and during the French revolution.

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Another feature of Canberra my mum and dad were keen to see was the National Zoo and Aquarium which is a part of the highly acclaimed Jamala Wildlife Lodge.

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On our way to the Zoo we were fortunate to be able to see the Arboretum. A living collection of rare and threatened species of forests from around the world on 250 hectares of land only six kilometres from the city.

This concept was born from the devastating fires that swept through Canberra in 2003.

The main building alone is a piece of architectural excellence with raw timber girders across the ceiling giving it a cathedral like appearance.

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Between the National Museum, the National Archives, The Royal Australian mint, the Telstra Tower, and Mount Ainslie Lookout, Canberra has so much more to offer than just politics.

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I think the best thing about Canberra is everything is so close by, you don’t really need to plan much other than accommodation which books out quite often because of the regular cultural events held there … and because the place is full of visiting politicians.

I am looking forward to returning to our Nation’s Capital again, in all seasons, Spring for Floriade, Summer for Lake Burley Griffin, Autumn for the colour change of the gardens and parks and Winter for the fireplaces and 30 plus wineries a short drive from the city, and, of course, those shimmering poplar trees that shake in the breeze, waving farewell from Canberra.

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Luxury Byron Break Our most popular package combines the finest on offer at The Byron at Byron.

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Full buffet breakfast daily in The Restaurant.

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A gourmet dining voucher to the value of $130 to use in The Restaurant (one per stay).

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Brisbane’s most unique make-up services Enjoy the freedom of custom-blended make-up products especially for you.

Here at the Lip Lab Brisbane we specialise in creating custom Lipsticks, Lip-gloss, Foundations and Concealers. We literally have you covered, putting to rest the endless journey of finding a foundation that matches your personal skin tone. You may also have a lipstick colour in mind, a picture on your phone or an old discontinued colour for us to match … creating that perfect match is our specialty.

The Lip Lab Brisbane is located on Adelaide Street and its luxury fit out provides an intimate experience for guests and their friends. We also host group bookings for Hen’s parties, birthdays, corporate celebrations and more, all tailored with individual catering options.

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Music and dance among the mountaintops Escape to our theatre in the clouds at Spicers Peak Lodge as we host the first in a series of live arts performances.

Sunday April 23 will see us welcome Queensland’s acclaimed music and dance ensemble, Collusion. Incorporating music from Australian and international composers Elena Kats-Chernin and Peteris Vasks, prepare for an afternoon of sublime performance with the mountaintops of the Scenic Rim as the backdrop.

Join us for a wonderful relaxed ‘Sunday session’ style afternoon of world-class music and dance. Bring along your picnic rugs to lounge in the lush grass and escape to another world at Spicers Peak Lodge. $125 per ticket. $330 – two tickets plus cheese board and bottle of Prosecco. $465 – two tickets plus Picnic hamper and bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

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AT THE WHEEL

Unmistakably Maserati Maserati Levante: the SUV for wealthy adventurers.

WORDS CHRIS NIXON

EVERYBODY wants a Sports Utility Vehicle these days. In February, for the first time in Australia, SUVs collectively out-sold traditional sedans, hatchbacks, wagons and coupes.

There’s little point in denying an inevitable trend and of course car makers are forced to agree.

Why else would some of the world’s most famous makes compromise their priceless identities?

We never imagined Porsche, Jaguar, Maserati and Bentley would build off-road wagons, but now they’re here and selling well. Stand by for Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini over the next couple of years.

The Maserati Levante is the latest SUV and it’s set to lead increased visibility here for the historic Italian sports car make. The company has initially ordered 500 Levantes and is targeting 1,000 sales of all Maseratis over the coming year.

It’s part of the phenomenon of an extraordinary increase in sales of high-end models in the past decade.

Before then, a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls-Royce or Lotus on our roads was a rare and exciting sight. Now all are ready to buy in a showroom near you.

I’ve just had a preview drive of the Levante and will report on a full road test in a future issue.

Three models are available initially. All are powered by a V6 turbo-diesel engine producing 202 kiloWatts and linked to eight-speed transmission with ‘intelligent’ all-wheel drive (meaning power distribution is rear-biased but directed as needed to each of the wheels).

Other engine choices are expected to follow in the coming year.

The range starts at $139,990 plus on-road costs. Call it an expensive SUV or an inexpensive Maserati. Only the $138,990 Ghibli sedan – with the same engine – is cheaper in the Maserati Australia catalogue.

Two better-equipped and individually-focused variants called Sport and Luxury, are each priced at $159,990.

Think that’s it? Read the options list with your wallet tightly-guarded.

Depending on the model selected, option prices are substantial.

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On the base variant, a Sports Pack costs $20,000 and a Driver Assist package $7,900.

On its own, ‘full natural leather’ costs $9,085, by which time a buyer will be asking exactly what comes standard in a Maserati.

And then there are the customising options for which Maserati is renowned. I’d start with the unique silk upholstery by fashion brand Ermenegildo Zegna.

Needless to say, the Levante does have plenty.

Such as a sumptuous leather interior, 12-way adjustable driver’s seat, eight-speaker audio, dual-zone air-con and powered tailgate.

The tech inventory includes Maserati’s ‘Skyhook’ continuously-adjustable shock absorbers, bi-xenon headlights, five selectable suspension heights from off-road to sports and parking and four selectable drive modes, each invoking specific settings for the throttle, gearbox, 4WD engagement and stability/traction system.

On a drive from Sydney to the Central Coast and a few laps of a private track, the Levante showed its sporting heritage, plus some off-road ability. It steers, corners and stops beautifully. Weight distribution is a perfect 50:50 for ideal cornering balance and in the highway modes, the centre of gravity is low.

Ignore the anomaly of a diesel-engined Maserati and you’ll find the performance satisfactory – 0-100 kmh in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 230 kmh, the second figure in big part thanks to bodywork that is the most streamlined in the SUV world despite its bulk.

The Levante was tested on a short, extremely steep gravel descent and handled it easily with all the assist electronics engaged.

With 600 Newtonmetres of engine torque, off-road drive mode and the high suspension setting, there’s no doubt this Maserati would be as capable as most SUVs in many situations.

And finally, looks should be the clincher for many potential buyers. Stylists have done a great job to make the Levante look elegant, distinctive and fast. If you want imposing, buy a Bentley Bentayga; if you want sexy, buy three Levantes.

The Maserati is unmistakable. You’ll know one when you see one.

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Supercar special Here’s a taste from the recent Geneva Auto Salon of some fabulous machinery that will find their way to local showrooms over the coming year.

WORDS CHRIS NIXON

LAMBORGHINI HURACÁN PERFORMANTE LOOK at it and dream. The latest development of the ‘baby Lambo’ tweaks more power from its Audi-sourced V10 engine and even more amazing cornering performance from its carbonfibre and aluminium, all-wheel drive chassis. Book your test drive with the Brisbane dealer.

McLAREN 720S THE modern father of the McLaren Formula 1 team and road car division, Ron Dennis, is known for his minimalist aesthetic in everything he touches. Hence the sublimely sleek new McLaren 720S Super Series.

With a central structure made of moulded carbonfibre, not metal, the 720S weighs just 1283 kg, ensuring staggering speed from its 537 kW (720 horsepower), twin-turbo V8 engine. Rest to 100 kmh is covered in just 2.9 seconds.

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BENTLEY BENTAYGA MULLINER THE king of SUVs combines a top speed of 301 kmh with the ultimate in interior luxury, from quilted upholstery to crystal champagne flutes to a Brietling dash clock and a 2000-watt Naim audio system. It will be to order only, at a price likely well north of half a million dollars.

ASTON MARTIN RED BULL ASTON Martin unveiled its V8 and V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions just in time to highlight its involvement with the Red Bull Formula 1 team at the recent Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Aston Martin and Red Bull are combining their expertise to develop a hypercar called the Valkyrie, but meanwhile these new offerings with ID plates signed by F1 pilots Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen will have to suffice for the brand’s afficionados.

FERRARI 812 SUPERFAST SUPERFAST … what an evocative name.

Could Ferrari’s latest front-engined V12 coupe be anything but?

With 588 kW at 8500 rpm it’s the most powerful and fastest road-going Ferrari yet. Top speed is 340 kmh and 0-100 takes 2.9 sec. Set aside around $700,000 if you want one.

PORSCHE PANAMERA PORSCHE broke convention when it launched the original four-door Panamera sports car, but its design had at best a mixed reception.

The new second-generation Panamera Sport Turismo changes that in convincing fashion – it’s a stunner.

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Drop by the Club today or contact us on 5699 9000 Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club Gleneagles Drive, Sanctuary Cove Email info@scgcc.com.au www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.au Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/sanctuarycovegolf

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URY BOATING On display for your cruising pleasure 84 - 85 Horizon Motor Yachts

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LUXURY BOATING FEATURE

Create Your Vision Horizon’s New E75 Custom Design Options.

BOATING ENTHUSIASTS will tell you they love a boat show for the energy and inspiration that comes with seeing the industry’s latest trends, new technologies and creative designs firsthand.

Channeling the ideas and inspiration gathered at a show into a stylish and well-planned build, however, can be daunting.

So, when the Horizon E75 made her debut on the 2016 boat show circuit from Australia to the U.S., attendees took notice.

What was the buzz about? Designed in collaboration with detailed feedback from experienced Horizon yacht owners, the E75 offers the option of multiple layout configurations and numerous innovative amenities.

With the E75, owners can channel their inspiration and creativity into a well-planned layout, which makes this stylish, efficient and flexible yacht a thrilling option for both experienced owners and novice yachtsmen.

Offered in either a skylounge or open bridge configuration, the E75 is designed with various cruising lifestyles in mind and expansive exterior areas are maximised for entertainment.

The boat deck features a bar with refrigerator and barbecue grill as well as the option of a

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Jacuzzi. The forward deck is fitted with sunpads and a dinette for eight guests while the main deck aft features a dinette and a large teak table for eight.

A hydraulic hi-lo swim platform with dive gear stowage to either side of the transom door allows for swimming, fishing and diving with ease.

Debuting at the Sydney International Boat Show, the E75 model showcases the various degrees of customisation available to Horizon owners.

Hull One, a skylounge version, incorporates a three-stateroom layout and is designed with al fresco entertaining in mind. A Jacuzzi and bar on the boat deck invite lounging and conversation amid a panoramic view.

One level below, the aft deck is fitted with a freezer for storing the day’s catch that can easily be prepared and cooked in the galley, which in this configuration is located in the main salon aft.

Equipped with ABT bow and stern thrusters, zero-speed stabilisers, and standard twin Caterpillar C-18 engines of 1150hp each, this model will achieve a 22-knot top speed.

Hull Two, designed with American style in mind, was built in an enclosed skylounge version and features a three en suite stateroom layout –

with a full-beam Master, forward VIP, and twin guest stateroom that can be converted to a double bed – with crew quarters aft of the engines.

The main-deck configuration places the spacious salon aft, with an aft dayhead, and flows into the fully-equipped galley and country kitchen forward in a layout that accentuates the openness and depth of the space.

Equipped with the upgraded C-32 engine package, ABT bow and stern thrusters, zerospeed stabilisers, and custom Garmin NAV, this version has a 6,800L fuel capacity and reaches a top speed of 27-knots.

With the new E75, Horizon owners can select a custom layout based upon their cruising lifestyle.

This flexibility, offered on a top proven hull design with state-of-the-art construction methods, makes Horizon’s new E75 a stylish yacht in which any boat enthusiast can channel his inspiration.

Horizon will be debuting the second hull in Australia in late 2017.

Horizon Motor Yachts Australia +61 7 5577 9009 or sales@hmya.com.au

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Horizon E75 - New stock arriving late 2017

Redefining luxury.

• Superior performance, seakeeping and stability • Large aft deck entertaining area • Carbon fibre superstructure • Hi speed or long range cruising ability • Patent Scrimp vacuum hull • Increased volume and numerous entertaining areas • Choice of configuration depending on your cruising lifestyle • Bow deck features dinette for eight plus sun pads

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Horizon Motor Yachts Australia. 31 Masthead Way Sanctuary Cove QLD 4212 Phone +61 7 5577 9009 Email sales@hmya.com.au Website hmya.com.au

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Targa 53GT Introducing the latest edition to the legendary range of Fairline Boats.

FAIRLINE BOAT’S latest Targa model is a true class leader in terms of the flexibility of its spacious accommodation and its styling.

The new boat sports the next step forward in the long tradition of iconic Fairline design, incorporating beautifully tapered hull glazing that emphasises the dynamic character of the Targa concept and ensures that the spectacular master cabin is filled with natural light.

The mid-ships master cabin is complemented by a double guest cabin forward and a versatile twin cabin to port.

The Targa 53GT cockpit and saloon accommodation has also been well thought

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through offering an aft sunbed and wraparound cockpit seating.

The Targa 53GT offers a choice of two shaft driven engine options from Volvo and Cummins as well as an optional crew cabin.

The opportunity for stabilisation systems has not been forgotten either with a choice of either gyroscopic or fin stabilisation providing another opportunity to customise your boat.

The Fairline Targa range has long been recognised as the very leading edge of express cruiser design and the Targa 53GT upholds that proud tradition.

For more, please contact Leigh Smith Yachts.

View the new Targa 48 and experience an interactive virtual reality tour of all Fairline models, exclusively at the 2017 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Leigh-Smith Yachts +61 7 5577 9200 or sales@LSYachts.com.au Peter 0408 758 830 | Jason 0408 758 099 Dean 0408 758 887 | Ryan 0408 758 830 42 Quay Street, Sanctuary Cove , Qld 4212

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Italian style and class Cranchi motor yachts offer unparalleled marine technology.

CRANCHI started building boats in 1870. Since cars had not been invented yet, you could say they were a little ahead of the game. Now they make yachts that are highly valued around the world, their name synonymous with advanced Italian boatbuilding and unparalleled marine technology.

Everything they have achieved is thanks to the time they spend under the water – observing, analysing, testing – understanding how to make the most efficient, reliable, high-performance hulls that assure your safety.

When you think about Italy, the first impression is design and quality, Cranchi represents this feeling when you board one of their yachts. The range starts from 24 ft and ends with the flagship yacht class 60 Fly. Cranchi’s 145 years of experience makes them the experts of motor yachts.

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The state-of-the-art factory is located at the fabulous Lake Como in Piantedo and the test centre is in San Giorgio di Nogaro where you can go on a sea trial 365 days a year.

During the 2017 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Cranchi will introduce the stylish M44 HT, a very convenient sports cruiser for the family. The soft-top sunroof allows you to enjoy the breeze during cruising and to watch the sky full of stars at night when moored in a bay. Prepare your meal on the barbecue located on the deck while entertaining the guests al fresco after a great day out on the water.

The hull – designed by Aldo Cranchi – is very stable and allows the boat to produce unbelievable performance. The Cranchi jumps to 30 knots within 20 seconds, which is quite amazing. Push the levers down and the 300+

horsepower twin Volvo Pentas come alive. The amount of power, and the sound cutting through the waves is quite impressive. Cruising speed around 22 knots will sail you with the comfort you need on a motor yacht.

Vessels are available in any colour which gives a unique and outstanding presence to every yacht.

We welcome you to our office based in Sanctuary Cove Marine Village seven days a week where you can get the real feeling of the Cranchi world. Our dealership is family owned and we have extensive experience in providing outstanding services to customers.

Polgari Martitime Enterprise +61 406 246 277 or daniel.polgari@italianyachts.com.au

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M44 HT Advanced Italian-made yachts Unparalleled marine technology New to Australia Based in Sanctuary Cove Beauty without compromise Efficient, high performance, quality

Daniel Polgari - Authorised Dealer daniel.polgari@italianyachts.com.au | +61 406 246 277 The Marine Village, Sanctuary Cove

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Maritimo – Oceans Apart Introducing the ‘Beamy’ M59 cruising motor yacht.

LEADING AUSTRALIAN manufacturer, Maritimo, is set to release the M59 cruising motor yacht at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May. The new model had its world premier at the recent Miami International Boat Show.

Maritimo International Sales and Marketing Manager, Greg Haines, who went to Miami for the show, said the AUD$2.15M, M59 is a three cabin, two bathroom vessel with a wide beam and large back opening lazerette similar to that on the company’s larger motor yacht the M64.

“The back of the boat opens up to a large storage space which is perfect for a tender and all the water toys you could want,” he said.

“The cockpit is accessed from both sides with openings to the hydraulic swim platform (optional) and because of the boat’s large beam the space is substantial. The 5.36 metre beam on the M59 is wider than the Maritimo M62.

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“The M59 attracted a great deal of interest in Miami and we expect the same to occur at the Sanctuary Cove show.”

Maritimo have been displaying its vessels at each Sanctuary Cove show since the company was founded and this year will have six vessels on display including the new S70 and M59 along with M64, M54, M51 and the X5.

Greg said Maritimo was confident of a strong performance at Sanctuary Cove.

“From all reports we are getting from show organisers there is a lot of interest from exhibitors and there’s a renewed level of confidence in the market overall,” he said.

This year they will also have the recently opened Maritimo Sanctuary Cove headquarters overlooking the marina as an additional presence.

“Our on water display will be extensive as usual, but the addition of the new marketing

headquarters at the entrance to the marina will give us an even bigger footprint.”

Maritimo is Australia’s world-renowned builder of bespoke luxury motor yachts perfectly blending superior engineering and performance with luxurious finishes and smart interior design.

Hand built by the finest craftsman they offer each owner timeless elegance and unparalleled abilities in the water.

Maritimo Greg Haines, International Sales and Marketing Manager, Maritimo.

Phone 07 5588 6001 Email: ghaines@maritimo.com.au

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The Maritimo M64 is the perfect example of where innovative engineering and design efficiency combine to deliver the ultimate performer. With apartment sized interior space that includes a full beam master suite and enclosed stairway between the bridge and lounge, the dual living luxury and numerous entertaining options make for the ultimate in relaxed easy going yachting. There’s so much more to a Maritimo.

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Innovation guides Integrity New 490 Grand Sedan SINCE they were introduced to the Australian market eight years ago, Integrity Motor Yachts have offered clients the benefits of semi-custom layouts, strong build and the style and comfort to cruise Australia’s coastline and waterways with ease.

The new 490 Grand Sedan is the pinnacle of the brand’s achievements as a cruiser that offers owners a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle complete with two large and welcoming bedrooms – staterooms in boating parlance – and two bathrooms.

The latest 490 GS to arrive in Australia was delivered to her owners in Sanctuary Cove just before Christmas last year and she shines with special features and quality appointments.

The wide, beautifully appointed aft cockpit includes a shining dining table with L-shape seating for four people. There’s also a small lounge to one side, perhaps for reading or sipping a cool drink and simply admiring the view.

Moving from cockpit to saloon is seamless.

Two large awning windows open up and clip to the headliner while a half-height sliding door does the rest to open the interior.

The galley provides a servery to guests in the cockpit and the stone benchtop is incredibly long – enough for two to work efficiently side-by-side.

All the equipment – twin stainless steel sinks, the two-burner cooktop, convection microwave oven and a space for garbage or storage – are hidden under the benchtop giving the area a clean clutter-free look.

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The cabinetry timberwork is coated in an elegant semi-glass varnish and there is also plenty of storage throughout.

The indoor dinette is a triangular dining table opposite the galley with L-shape leather seating.

For entertainment, the Integrity 490 Grand Sedan is equipped with a pop-up 37-inch LCD TV on a swivel so that it can be viewed in the cockpit or the saloon. There is also a Fusion sound system for music aficionados.

So much of the Integrity 490 Grand Sedan is designed for outdoor living. And it also provides luxury for times when the family stays on board.

Four steps down from the saloon, Integrity designers have employed their greatest inspiration for change in the accommodation suite.

As semi-custom builders, Integrity Managing Director Brett Flanagan and his team not only listen closely to their owners and take in ideas, they also innovate with every model and every new boat. In the latest 490 GS, the innovation has been extraordinarily successful.

“Since we built the first 490 GS, we have moved the engine-room bulkhead aft and taken a little space out of the guest stateroom forward to create a more spacious, airy master amidships with its own en-suite bathroom. Previous boats included a single bathroom on the port side, opposite the master stateroom.”

The two bathrooms share the pleasure of separate shower stalls, stone benchtops and plenty of light.

For all that a few centimetres have been taken from the guest stateroom forward, it remains a comfortable, spacious cabin with a double bed.

Brett says Integrity also provides an option for two wide bunk beds.

To drive this beauty, the helm station is designed for comfort, utility and to provide all the technical information a skipper requires.

Twin Garmin screens provide electronic charts, water depth detail, while a pair of luxurious leather helm seats provide relaxing comfort.

The Integrity 490 GS is designed as much for long-distance cruising as for weekends around local waterways. To help you get there, the boat is powered by a John Deere 480-horsepower turbo-diesel engine. A Cummins version is also available. A bow thruster is standard to assist with close manoeuvring in a marina,.

The boat carries up to 2,000 litres of diesel fuel and 700 litres of water.

Brett says this boat will reach a top speed of 15 knots and can cruise comfortably all day at 10 knots. For those planning a cruise to distant harbours and islands, a tank of fuel will take you 600 nautical miles at a very comfortable eight or nine knots.

Bon voyage.

Integrity Motor Yachts F Arm Sanctuary Cove Marina Phone 1300 798 735

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The New Integrity Motor Yachts 490 Grand Sedan

Integrity Motor Yachts is proud to release the latest 490 Grand Sedan. Inspired by owner feedback, the 2017 Grand Sedan series offers a selection of design enhancements coupled with owners specific requests, to provide the perfect displacement motor yacht. A renewed interior saloon and dual helm chair layout adjoins the customary entertainers galley and rear deck. Below decks the spacious master cabin enjoys a separate shower and ensuite with the forward guest cabin available in a variety of layout options. If its additional performance you need, the upgraded standard engine and streamlined hull design means the 490GS will easily achieve 15 knots. The 490 Grand Sedan, another grand idea from Australia’s leading displacement motor yacht brand. www.integrityboats.com.au

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Australian-Made, World-Class Experience true luxury aboard Patriot 1.

AFTER MANY YEARS cruising the Australian coastline, from The Kimberleys in Western Australia to the iconic Sydney Harbour, Patriot 1 returns home to the Gold Coast to take position as the star of the Waterline Charters fleet.

Built right here on the Gold Coast, Patriot 1’s design brief was succinct yet highly aspirational – ‘supreme luxury’. With Versace style and traditional French accents, the magnificent vessel is the epitome of opulence.

Patriot 1 doesn’t just offer luxury, she IS luxury.

From the palatial design features and interiors right through to the service and experiences created for her guests, this is world-class cruising.

At 108ft, Patriot 1 offers generous spaces above and below deck including the grand saloon and four spacious staterooms, all with ensuites, catering for eight guests overnight.

But it is the airy sky lounge and Targa that make Patriot 1 a truly memorable experience, with ample space for up to 47 day guests.

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Relax in decadent comfort as Patriot 1 glides effortlessly through the blue waters taking in the stunning views. With the option for live music or personal collections on the Bose split sound system, drinks flow, delicious food is served and memories are created.

From the moment you step aboard, welcomed by the professional and attentive crew, you can expect your every need to be met. The exceptional catering offers mouth-watering selections customised to your preferences and complemented by the world-class service.

The Gold Coast region offers truly diverse and spectacular cruising options; from the sheltered Broadwater to the beautiful Moreton Bay Marine Park or a Brisbane Riverfire experience like no other.

There are also limitless activities to enhance your charter; helicopter transfers, adventure water sports, Broadwater golf driving range, laser clay pigeon shooting or the simplicity of a swim at

a secluded beach. The shallow draft and sleek design of Patriot 1 are the perfect fit to create an experience to remember.

Whether for a day of celebration, a corporate function to impress or an adventure of a lifetime, Patriot 1 awaits.

From Marina Mirage to Sanctuary Cove, Stradbroke Islands to the Brisbane River, Waterline Charters can tailor a journey to show you the best the region has to offer, all in the lap of luxury.

Starting from $9,500 for a 4-hour day charter, experience true luxury and book your unforgettable charter aboard Patriot 1.

Waterline Charters +61 427 140 011 info@waterlinecharters.com Berth E, Marina Mirage, Main Beach

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Your Ultimate Fishing Machine Extravagance at its finest … Style and comfort all round …

INTRODUCING Sea Fox 288 Commander.

Whether you’re a serious offshore angler or a boating buff, this is the perfect blue water vessel that will be your next best friend with everything on offer.

Based off the previous 286 Commander, the 28ft 288 has a number of tasteful changes to the interior layout, most remarkably in the design of the helm console and the alluring captain seat, the re-profiled bow seating and storage areas.

With an abundance of standard features and options available the 288 Commander is a boat of two different halves.

The stern is all about hosting serious fishing trips, with rod holders, racks, kill tanks, pressurised live well and heaps of other fishing orientated gear and equipment, while the bow of the boat is ideally set up for families with moulded U-shaped bench seating with cushions, padded bolsters, ample

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storage and special pull-out back rests to create two individual forward-facing lounges.

Comfortably accommodating 12 people, the 288 Commander is also the first Sea Fox model to offer side door access in the cockpit to make entry into the vessel as effortless as possible.

Plus, it makes it easy to pull that big catch on board.

The 288 Commander has been seriously upgraded with a modern designed helm which is the home of the world class instrument panel, featuring every gadget possible and a facade designed to accommodate large flush-fitted electronics displays.

The stern of this boat is heavily powered by quiet twin 300hp Evinrude E-Tec G2 outboards which hold the key for making this 288 Commander a serious player. Factory fitted options include the coloured hull sides featuring ‘Blue Marlin’, which

pairs perfectly with the matching blue paint to the undersides of the Ultima hardtop.

This boat also carries a bow table, bow infill board with cushion, LED lighting package, overboard waste discharge, white powder coating on Ultima hardtop and leaning post pod, Fusion stereo head unit with 8in Kicker speakers, and Taco GS-380 outriggers with 15ft telescopic poles. It is easy to see why this 28ft Centre Console is the complete package and the ultimate fishing machine.

JSW Powersports are the Australian and NZ Distributor for Sea Fox Boats, with the Sea Fox 288 Commander starting at $233,600.

JSW Powersports (07) 5529 2616

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COMFORTABLE INDOOR LIVING, OUTSIDE. There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day at work, and enjoying the benefits of living in Queensland. Fresh air and comfortable temperatures year round make it the perfect place to spend quality time with your family outdoors.

But with the good comes the bad; relentless Mozzie attacks; birds making a mess on your outdoor furniture, not to mention the leaves and debris that always accumulates, no matter how much you clean up. It’s enough to keep you inside.

But we have you covered.

Our unique screening systems allow you to enjoy the comforts of indoor living outside, while keeping the birds, bugs and branches at bay. Two of our eight screens meet the Australian standards for pool fencing.

We take pride in using as many locally manufactured products as possible, providing custom built enclosures that will transform any outdoor area into an outdoor sanctuary.

PATIO & POOL ENCLOSURE FEATURES:

Suncoast specialise in insulated patio roofing that creates a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living, providing a cost effective way to expand the living area of your home.

We also design, build and install pool enclosures that comply with pool safety regulations. As well as adding value to your home,

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they increase UV protection, reduce water evaporation & chemical usage and drastically cut down cleaning and maintenance.

To find out how to make the most of your outdoor areas year round, contact the friendly folk at Suncoast Outdoor Living today.

1300 137 081

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Building & construction industry optimistic BUSINESS CONFIDENCE in the Queensland economy and building industry strengthened during the December 2016 quarter, continuing to rise into positive territory.

The latest Master Builders Survey of Industry Conditions shows 45 per cent of respondents now regard the outlook as stronger, despite 90 per cent of all home construction being in the southeast corner.

Master Builders deputy CEO Paul Bidwell said the shift in mood was coming from both the residential and commercial sectors, and was obvious in the resource regions of central Queensland, Mackay & Whitsunday and north Queensland.

“This is despite the recent concentration of work in Brisbane and surrounding coastal cities,” he said.

The report also found: Business activity increased, with respondents reporting stronger levels of work in progress.

Businesses are also confident in the future, with 89 per cent expecting the situation to improve or at least stabilise in the coming three months.

Correspondingly, average contract prices also strengthened, with 25 per cent reporting stronger prices, and 61 per cent saying prices held steady.

Employment levels also strengthened, returning to positive territory. This is expected to continue into the coming quarter.

Low levels of demand continued as the most significant constraint on business growth. This is in line with the concentrated nature of demand that has failed to reach many regions and sectors of the industry.

Regional summary: While confidence improved across all regions, the Gold Coast remains the stand out performer. The Darling Downs and South West Queensland also had a strong quarter off the back of strong demand for non-residential construction.

For Greater Brisbane, as the demand for new inner-city units cools, it is shifting in favour of smaller unit projects, townhouses and detached houses in the suburbs.

The resource regions of Central Queensland, Mackay & Whitsunday and North Queensland have finally enjoyed large improvements during the December quarter, despite starting at a low base.

While some moderation is expected, it is clear the worst is now behind them.

The Sunshine Coast and Far North Queensland also recorded improvements, although these were more modest than their neighbours.

Wide Bay Burnett continues to quietly tick along, mostly avoiding the swings experienced in other regions.

For more information go to

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Renaissance in the heart of Paradise

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“Chevron Renaissance” 1382/23 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, QLD This two-level luxurious penthouse is found in the highly sought after Chevron Renaissance Towers, with breathtaking views of the stunning Gold Coast Skyline, the panoramic vistas of the hinterland and the blue horizons of the blue ocean. Full security system throughout with high-end fixtures and fittings. Positioned within only a five-minute walk to the beach.

• Luxury two-level penthouse, east facing.

• Penthouse concierge.

• Timber flooring.

• Reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout.

• 3 car spaces and lock up storage.

• Heated plunge pool and courtyard with built in gas 8-burner BBQ. • Full resort style facilities incl. gym, close to schools, shops and restaurants.

Kerry-Jayne Broad 0447 817 149 kerry-jayne.broad@qldsothebysrealty.com

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Levels of luxury Exclusive Rivage Royale penthouse for sale.

RIVAGE ROYALE is considered one of the Gold Coast property market’s most prominent and prestigious landmarks. This all-residential building encapsulates the best of the region with its incomparable views and luxurious appointments, finishes and amenities.

Unsurprisingly, apartments at this exclusive address are highly sought-after and infrequently come to market, while penthouses are rarely, if ever, available. Until now, the last time a Rivage Royale penthouse became available was more than a decade ago.

This iconic penthouse is set over three luxurious levels, the 27th, 28th & 29th floors of Rivage Royale.

Occupying 825m2, the four-bedroom property is extraordinarily well-appointed and boasts expansive vistas that span from Marina Mirage to the hinterland, taking in the sparkling sundrenched beaches and the Gold Coast’s famous cityscape.

With arguably the Gold Coast’s most dramatic views, this stunning penthouse is owned by brother and sister, Peter Kyriakou and Athena Jordan, and has been in the family for 16 years.

“After years of holidaying on the Gold Coast, my father purchased this penthouse in 2001,” explains co-owner, Peter Kyriakou. “A deciding factor was the penthouse’s exclusive rooftop area for entertaining family and friends – it was, and

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remains, the most impressive on the Gold Coast.

“Rivage Royale also has the most fantastic amenities,” adds Peter. “Set in beautiful gardens, there’s a huge outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a putting green, two tennis courts, a billiard area and the gym is fitted out with the latest equipment.

Every aspect of luxurious living is catered for at Rivage Royale.

“The penthouse also has an exclusive-use 27m marina berth, and the 24-hour security and maintenance is first rate, everything you could possibly wish for is here.”

Location is also a selling point says Athena.

“Everything is at your doorstep. Rivage Royale is a few minutes walk from the beach, plus there are great shops very close by, including the high-end Marina Mirage shopping precinct, the new Woolworths at Sundale and essential amenities such as pharmacies,” she says.

“As well, there are some great cafés and fabulous new restaurants in the immediate area and the exclusive TSS and St Hilda’s schools are both very close to Rivage Royale.”

With grand proportions, a graciously ascending staircase and classical architectural details, the penthouse has been meticulously upgraded in the understated elegant Hamptons and Ralph Lauren style of interiors.

“The penthouse’s impressive rooftop area, complete with its own private pool and sauna, makes for glorious entertaining,” says Athena.

“The views are considered the best on the Gold Coast and guests are always amazed when they see the region from up here.”

According to Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty’s Jarrad Ireland, Rivage Royale is without doubt one of the Gold Coast’s most coveted and prestigious residential landmarks.

“This penthouse residence is designed for a lifestyle that is rich in scale, privacy and luxury,” Jarrad says. “It is a rare marriage of the ultimate in elegance and modern sophistication, plus it has the most spectacular views on the Gold Coast.

“To list the penthouse is very exciting. Rivage Royale apartments are highly sought-after and the penthouse is a such rare offering, so naturally it is going to attract the interest of discerning buyers both here and abroad looking to acquire the ultimate Gold Coast trophy property.”

For more information contact Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Jarrad Ireland 0413 748 575

jarrad.ireland@qldsothebysrealty.com

Hamptons Style Penthouse - Opulent Unrivalled Luxury

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B27-1/75 Brighton Parade, Southport, QLD This iconic 825sqm residence is sprawled over the 27th, 28th & 29th levels of the premier address of Rivage Royale.

Upon entering through the decorative timber double doors you are immediately welcomed by all-encompassing breathtaking jetliner views of the Gold Coast, light filled open spaces and grandly proportioned rooms with exceptional architectural detail.

• 825m2 over the 27th, 28th & 29th levels.

• 4 over-sized bedrooms with marble ensuites.

• Private rooftop pool terrace with alfresco dining.

• 27 metre marina berth, exclusive use, resident’s club room.

• State-of-the-art fitness gym with saunas, indoor & outdoor pools & spas.

• 2 tennis courts, chipping and putting green, billiard area.

• Three separate carparks plus storage, residential only building.

Jarrad Ireland 0413 748 575 jarrad.ireland@qldsothebysrealty.com

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Hamptons-style home Australia’s ultimate beach house featuring original Sydney Harbour Bridge lighting.

BEWITCHED BY ITS VAST and expansive ocean views and its immediate location to the white sands of Kingscliff Beach, the current owners purchased this prized waterfront site at Salt Village six years ago.

With a vision to build the ultimate Hamptons-style beach house, the owners commissioned famed architect, Paul Uhlmann, to design this stunning, four-bedroom beachfront house.

Now a bonafide international style of architecture, Hamptons-style homes are ideal for our coastal living, with this recently built home regarded as one of the best examples in Australia.

As with traditionally designed Hamptons beachside residences, this home features an elegant, contemporary, open-plan design and an abundance of natural light.

Tailored to celebrate its stunning waterfront location, the design features of the four-bedroom family home include plenty of louvre windows for capturing fresh sea breezes and almost every room is blessed with breathtaking ocean views.

A mere 40 steps to the white sands of Kingscliff beach, the highest quality finishes are evident

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at every turn. The owners employed some of the best tradesmen in Australia to create the beautiful bespoke woodwork throughout, with these hand-finished details enriching the warm and welcoming ambiance of the home.

A design standout is the master bedroom’s huge ensuite. Tiled in marble and featuring a large marble bath and built-in LCD television, this is the ultimate luxurious bathroom.

Complementing the waterfront position, the white-washed rustic timber finishes, typical of Hamptons-style homes, add to the feel of stylish, beachside living.

Another bespoke feature is the stunning light that hangs over the dining room.

This architecturally important piece of history is one of the few remaining original lights from the Sydney Harbour Bridge and adds to the nautical design style.

The home is centred around a sparkling pool which has a stylish, tropical-style Cabana. This creates ambient alfresco living areas that are perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Built over two levels, the upper level has three large bedrooms each with stunning ocean views.

Also located on the upper level is an idyllically positioned living room that overlooks the beach and also has unobstructed water views, perfect for relaxing while enjoying the fresh sea breezes in the summer months or whale watching in winter.

“The owners were inspired to create a home that allowed you to feel relaxed as soon as you entered it,” says Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty agent, Geraldine Keogh.

“Paul Uhlmann’s design has achieved this by creating an ambience of a never-ending beachside holiday.”

This ultimate Hamptons-style beach house is located between the Gold Coast and Byron Bay on the prestigious and sought after North Point Avenue in Salt Village, Kingscliff, and is only 15 minutes from Coolangatta Airport.

For more information contact Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Geraldine Keogh 0416 048 609

geraldine.keogh@qldsothebysrealty.com

The Ultimate Beachfront Luxury Home – Salt Village

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• Ocean views from every bedroom.

• Executive designer home, beach frontage.

• Master bedroom located in a separate wing.

• Ocean breezes flow through the home.

• Pool and large alfresco area.

• Four car garage with extended ceiling heights.

• Boat and/or caravan storage.

Geraldine Keogh 0416 048 609 geraldine.keogh@qldsothebysrealty.com

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Best of Byron This idyllic sanctuary offers complete privacy and seclusion, yet is blessed with stunning ocean views.

PERFECTLY POSITIONED among tropical gardens and manicured lawns, Four Winds Villas is one of Byron Bay’s most exclusive holiday retreats.

Set on approximately 6.8 acres of rare coastal escarpment, the magnificent mountain location offers 360 degree ocean and hinterland views across the valley from Broken Head to Lennox Head.

Affording plenty of space for your family and/ or friends, the estate is comprised of a main residence and two luxury villas, totalling five large en-suited bedrooms.

You enter via an elegant tree-lined drive, passing the stables, a horse arena and a large outcrop of native trees, before arriving at the magnificent home with its breathtaking views.

The entrance pavilion to the lagoon style pool and heated spa also reveals a dramatic ocean backdrop.

Several living and entertaining spaces are complemented with marble and polished timber floors, while the large wraparound verandahs are perfect for unwinding with a drink and a good book. Or simply laze by the beautiful in-ground pool or relax in the protected walled gardens.

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Ideal for impressive entertaining, other features of this luxurious property include lavish marble bathrooms, wood burning fireplaces, vaulted timber ceilings and a private outdoor entertaining area.

Depending on your circumstances, you will have numerous options to choose from – you could maintain this estate as a luxury holiday retreat; create a magnificent home for a large, extended family or reside in the main residence and utilise the two separate, income-generating dwellings.

Conveniently located approximately 10 minutes to the beaches of Byron Bay, 15 minutes to the charming seaside village of Lennox Head and just 20 minutes from the Ballina/Byron Regional Airport, this is the ultimate lifestyle property and an absolute must-see.

For more information contact Real Estate of Distinction Janis Perkins 0438 841 122

janis@reod.com.au

Byron Bay’s resort living at its best

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448 Old Byron Bay Road, Newrybar, NSW Four Winds Villas is one of Byron Bay’s most exclusive holiday retreats. Set amid a magnificent mountaintop location with 360 degree ocean and hinterland views, the luxury accommodation offers a main residence and two separate villas which have been thoughtfully designed to capture the uninterrupted vista. The beautiful night sky reflects across the ocean’s horizon to create a truly majestic ambience.

• Main residence plus 2 separate approved villas.

• Approx 6.8 acres of sub-tropical gardens.

• Unsurpassed 360 degree views.

• Resort style pool, spa and waterfall.

• Marble and polished timber floors.

• Located approximately 10 minutes to Byron beaches.

• Approx. 15 minutes to Lennox Head, 20 minutes to Ballina Airport. *Approx.

Janis Perkins 0438 841 122 janis@reod.com.au

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Port Douglas perfection Dune offers the ultimate in beachfront living.

A DISCREET and elegant facade gives little hint of what lies within the walls of this magnificent Port Douglas executive residence.

Featuring grand proportions and extensive entertaining options, Dune is a truly elegant and sophisticated home.

The property was designed by Jeremy Wolveridge of Wolveridge Architects and is enviably positioned on the front row of the prestigious Sheraton Beachfront Mirage estate.

With five spacious bedrooms and a study overlooking the lush grounds across two wings, the home offers resort-style luxury and state-ofthe-art comfort.

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All fittings are of the highest quality, while no expense has been spared in the layout and design. An exotic blend of water features and tropical gardens complement the use of natural design elements such as stone and timber.

Timber privacy screens and stunning stone bathrooms are divided by an expansive and impressive central entertainer’s kitchen and living area, while the extensive undercover entertainment areas are ideal for a relaxed gathering or more formal function.

Residents and guests have the option of enjoying the private 20 metre lap pool or strolling over the manicured lawns straight onto Four Mile Beach.

The superb home is located just one kilometre from the town centre, allowing convenient access to Port Douglas’s relaxed café culture, dining options and retail precinct.

Dune is a superb holiday home and executive rental for its current owner and would make an exceptional Northern retreat for those looking to escape winter in the colder Southern states and divide their time between the two locations.

For more information contact Unique Estates Nicolette van Wijngaarden 0411 144 877

nicolette@uniqueestates.com.au

Pavillions 15 – Penthouse Living on Hamilton Island

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4/91 Moray Street, New Farm, QLD

• Full floor Penthouse overlooking Hamilton Island.

• 18m marina berth.

• Heated spa pool.

• Easy access to Dent Island Golf Course.

• Holiday rental return.

• Customised fully equipped lock-up cellar.

• FIRB approved.

• Architect-designed masterpiece.

• Boutique apartment block.

• Riverside and city vistas.

• Alfresco entertainment space.

• Generous balcony and electric shutters.

• Walking distance to Brisbane CBD. • Just 20 minutes from Brisbane Airport.

Nicolette van Wijngaarden 0411 144 877 nicolette@uniqueestates.com.au

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Whitsunday Waters – A premier place in paradise

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Lot HX Whitsunday Boulevarde, Hamilton Island, QLD Offered for sale for the first time in 20 years, Whitsunday Waters is a newly renovated contemporary home sited in one of the country’s most coveted locations. Spread over an impressive 2000sqm parcel of land, this statuesque north west-facing five-bedroom, four-bathroom home offers expansive views straight down the barrel of the Whitsunday passage and to the outer islands beyond.

• Newly renovated contemporary home.

• Panoramic views across the Whitsunday passage.

• Generous indoor/outdoor entertainment zones.

• Lagoon-style freshwater swimming pool with cabana.

• Separate one-bedroom caretakers cottage.

• Fully furnished and air-conditioned throughout.

• Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands.

Nicolette van Wijngaarden 0411 144 877 nicolette@uniqueestates.com.au

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Magnificent mansion ‘Grande Vista’ boasts stunning City and Broadwater views.

YOU WILL FIND THE MAJESTIC ‘Grande Vista’ sitting gracefully behind automatic wrought iron gates on the private Sir Lancelot Close, Sovereign Islands, Arguably one of Australia’s premier waterfront mansions, with its unrivalled unique position, breathtaking Broadwater and Surfers Paradise skyline views, and lush manicured parkland, this Mediterranean-inspired residence showcases the most awe-inspiring panoramic blue-water vistas.

The lavishly proportioned residence offers solid concrete construction adorned with fittings and fixtures of the highest quality.

Elite living spaces and seven king-sized bedrooms all with ensuites and walk-in robes take precedence, with an array of formal and casual living spaces providing the opportunity to host large scale private functions from the comfort of your own home.

Entering through the front double doors, the palatial light-filled foyer features an elegant marble and wrought iron curved staircase with a stunning chandelier and picturesque views of the Broadwater. Stepping forward, the opulent open-plan formal living area with high ceilings and feature fireplace offers sophisticated ambience.

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To the left, the grand dining area is ideally located adjacent to the marble entertainer’s kitchen with a butler’s pantry featuring the finest Miele appliances.

Flowing outside you will be impressed by the private outdoor kitchen teppanyaki, barbecue, stove and powder room which is perfect for entertaining family and friends.

The expansive waterside terrace has breathtaking panoramic views all the way to the city skyline, allowing you to enjoy the company of dolphins and birdlife from your own private oasis.

To the right of the entry, the wide hallway will lead you to a lavish cinema room with tiered seating and wet bar.

Following through is the guest suite which can also be used as an executive study, family dining area and spacious living room which opens out to the expansive front terrace through bifold doors, inviting the outside in while capturing stunning park and Broadwater views.

The luxury appointed bar with elegant timber cabinetry, granite tops, wine fridge, bar fridges and a dishwasher is ideal for all your parties and functions.

Upstairs to the left is the Master Wing offering the ultimate private indulgence featuring luxurious curtains, wallpaper, chandeliers, freestanding bath, elegant dressing room and sunlit balcony with captivating views.

The upstairs lobby also leads you to the children’s wing featuring four king-size ensuited bedrooms, large retreat room and powder room.

Stairs from the first floor lobby will lead you to a Captain’s lookout. This is ideal as an art gallery, library or relaxation area.

Other features of this prestigious mansion include a fully tilled 25m pool, large storage room, mosaic tiled steam room, bathroom, gymnasium and parking for up to 8 cars as well as a separate maid’s quarter boasting open plan design, ensuite, balcony and a kitchenette.

For more information contact Prestige Property Agents Amir Mian 0401 470 499

amir@prestigepa.com.au

Grande Vista

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3-7 Sir Lancelot Close, Sovereign Islands, QLD Arguably one of Australia’s premier waterfront mansions, with its unrivaled unique position, breathtaking Broadwater and Surfers skyline views, and lush manicured park surrounding the front and side, this residence is comparable to the finest pink diamond. The lavishly proportioned residence offers expansive living/entertaining spaces and seven king-sized bedrooms all with ensuites.

• Master suite with large dressing room and balcony.

• Sonos Music System, C-Buss smart wiring.

• Stunning formal and casual living spaces.

• Grand entrance with exquisite chandelier & curved staircase.

• Self-contained suite for guests or maid’s quarters.

• 25m fully tiled lap pool, Captain’s lookout/art gallery.

• Gymnasium, mosaic tiled steam room, granite bar.

Amir Mian 0401 470 499 amir@prestigepa.com.au

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April

ENTERTAINMENT

7 APRIL Sensory

7 - 8 APRIL Untapped

15 - 16 APRIL Highly Sprung

Share an adventure full of sensory delights as OperaQ takes over the iconic Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). The ‘art-meets-music’ event provides a range of artistic experiences from brand-new immersive works to largescale visitor favourites. OperaQ’s artists will guide guests through the gallery spaces in a series of surprising, moving and beautiful performance moments in celebration of GOMA’s 10th birthday.

Direct from sell-out performances on Broadway, Untapped is a high-octane dance, music and comedy for the whole family. Performing at The Arts Centre Gold Coast as part of a national tour, the charismatic beat boxers and rocking band showcase a mix of Funk, Hip Hop, Flamenco, African and Jazz, paired with percussive numbers showing the dancers amazing synchronicity.

This outdoor trampoline spectacle will bounce its way into Broadbeach as part of Bleach* Festival 2017. The dynamic new work takes place on a series of Olympic sized trampolines, binding acrobatics, dance, physical theatre and music into a collision of performance and playground. Following each session, the stage becomes a public playground, with the audience – young and old – invited to kick off their shoes and become part of the cast.

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19 - 30 APRIL Gold Coast Film Festival

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26 - 27 APRIL Academy of St Martin in the Fields

APRIL - JUNE Relay For Life

The 15th annual Gold Coast Film Festival is set to captivate audiences with an action-packed line-up of film screenings, events and interactive workshops taking over the city. Film enthusiasts, aspiring filmmakers and families from across the country will be spoilt for choice with more than 75 film and film-related events to be held over the 11 days.

Led by virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell, Academy of St Martin in the Fields will return to Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) to perform two dynamic and spellbinding concerts with two separate programs, catering to both aficionados and those newly awakened to the beauty of classical music.

With 11 events set to take place across the state between April and June, members of the local community have been urged to show they care about Queenslanders affected by cancer by registering for Cancer Council’s 2017 Relay For Life. The 18-hour overnight event invites people to team up and raise valuable funds for cancer research and services.

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ALWAYS ON

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FRI 7 & SAT 8 APR

UNTAPPED

DANCE

SAT 15 APR – SUN 21 MAY

HARD AND FAST: ABSTRACTION | POP | COLOUR FIELD

EXHIBITION

WED 19 – SUN 30 APR

GOLD COAST FILM FESTIVAL 2017

FILM + EVENTS

THU 20 – FRI 21 APR

CONSTELLATIONS

THEATRE

SAT 27 MAY – SUN 9 JUL

CHRIS BENNIE: ON TOP, IN FRONT

ART

SAT 27 MAY

A MORNING WITH CHRIS BENNIE

ART + EVENT

SAT 27 MAY – SUN 9 JUL

BLACK MIST BURNT COUNTRY

EXHIBITION

THU 1 JUN

INTERMEZZO

MUSIC

SUN 4 JUN

JAZZ ON SUNDAYS: THE ENTERPRISE

MUSIC

WED 7 JUN

DUSTY AND THE DIVAS

MUSIC + DAYTIME

THU 4 MAY

MELLOW CELLODRAMA

MUSIC

SUN 7 MAY

JAZZ ON SUNDAYS: A SWINGIN’ AFFAIR

MUSIC

FRI 9 JUN

GOLD COAST JAZZ & BLUES CLUB

MUSIC

THU 22 – SAT 24 JUN

THE TURN OF WINSTON HAGGLE

THEATRE

FRI 23 JUN – SAT 1 JUL

THE ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL IN RETURN TO PANTOLAND

MUSICAL + FAMILY

WED 10 MAY

CIRCUS OZ: MODEL CITIZENS

CIRCUS + FAMILY

FRI 12 MAY

GOLD COAST JAZZ & BLUES CLUB

MUSIC

THU 25 MAY

DANIEL DE BORAH PLAYS SCHUMANN

MUSIC

May Photography Harold David

ENTERTAINMENT

4 - 21 MAY Anywhere Theatre Festival

5 - 13 MAY Queensland Ballet’s Swan Lake

14 MAY Mother’s Day Classic

During the Anywhere Theatre Festival the nooks and crannies of Brisbane will explode with over 500 performances in 70 different locations.

Theatre in car parks, comedy in laneways, opera in reservoirs, dance in stairwells and quirky workshops exploring arts and craft from cooking to jewellery making.

This classic story of good versus evil is considered one of the greatest ballets of all time.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score and featuring exquisite dancing, beautiful costumes and spectacular sets, Ben Stevenson’s traditional production of Swan Lake will be staged in the Lyric Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

An annual tradition, the Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk provides the community with a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day and raise funds for breast cancer research. The Brisbane Classic will take place from 6am in the Cultural Forecourt, South Bank Parklands while the Gold Coast event will run from 7.30 until 11 am at Pratten Park, Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach.

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mothersdayclassic.com.au

18 - 21 MAY Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival

21 - 28 MAY Total BWF Sudirman Cup 2017

anywherefest.com

16 MAY Spanish Baroque Brisbane audiences should prepare to sit on the edge of their seats for Spanish Baroque at the Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre. This stunning collaboration by the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Brisbane-based Circa Contemporary Circus brings together a talented troupe of aerial artists and the music of 17th century Italian and Spanish composers.

qpac.com.au

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The 2017 Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival will present four massive days and nights of sensational Blues acts. International superstar Bonnie Tyler will headline the impressive list of performers which also includes Australian legends Ian Moss and Kevin Borich.

With more than 1,500 participants from over 160 countries, the 2017 world championships of badminton will be held at the Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre. This marks the first time in its 25-year history that the Badminton World Federation has selected an Australian destination to stage the hugely popular event.

bluesonbroadbeach.com

sudirmancup.com.au

VIEW VIDEOS - thecovemagazine.com.au/covetv

COVE TV Showcasing Marina Mirage CoveTV’s latest edition focuses on the iconic Marina Mirage and nearby Palazzo Versace hotel. Host Miyuki Lotz discovers the beauty and elegance of the luxury waterfront precinct which is home to a range of quality retail and dining options including Calleija Jewellers, Max&Co. and Vanitas.

thecovemagazine.com.au/covetv

LOUIS VUITTON Men’s Autumn/Winter 2017 Fashion

GOLD COAST 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES Share the Dream

Unveiled in Paris, the Louis Vuitton Men’s Autumn/Winter 2017 collection is an ode to the multitude of styles that co-exist and co-mingle in New York City. The mood of collaboration inspires a bold new journey for Louis Vuitton.

On 4 April 2018 over 6,600 athletes and team officials from 70 nations and territories will converge on the Gold Coast for an 11 day sporting and cultural event. The city will shine on the world sporting stage and the promotional exposure for business, trade, investment, tourism and events will herald a new era in the region’s growth and maturity.

louisvuitton.com

gc2018.com

PRESTIGE PROPERTY AGENTS Grande Vista, Sovereign Islands

MATT HOLLYWOOD Illusions Magic Show

Grande Vista is arguably one of Australia’s premier waterfront mansions, with its unrivaled unique position, breathtaking views and lush manicured parkland. The lavishly proportioned residence offers elite living spaces and 7 king sized bedrooms all with ensuites.

Featuring a repertoire of death-defying tricks, each more spectacular that the last, Matt Hollywood’s Vegas-style Illusions show has not just grabbed the attention of the world’s best, it is also enthralling packed audiences in Sanctuary Cove’s iconic Village Theatre every Friday and Saturday night.

prestigepropertyagent.com.au

illusionist.com.au

2017 SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW Oceans of Awesome Hundreds of boats. Four days of fun. One awesome location. The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show is the southern hemisphere’s premier marine event featuring world class displays within a contemporary and vibrant village atmosphere. The 2017 Show runs from 25 - 28 May and promises a spectacular program of events and non-stop entertainment.

sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

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BOOKSHELF

Branches & Blooms

The Fix-It Man

By Alethea Harampolis & Jill Rizzo

By Dimity Powell & Nicky Johnston

More than 100 projects to make with flowering and leafy branches.

Includes step-by-step photos, as well as tutorials covering basic techniques, sourcing, and care information. RRP $45

A young girl believes her father is the king of fixing things. But following the death of her mother, she discovers that broken hearts are not as easy to repair as damaged toys and cracked teapots. RRP $24.99

hardiegrant.com.au

exislepublishing.com.au

The Shape of Us

Alone in a Crowd

By Lisa Ireland

Spanning the author’s travels from 2014 to 2016, this book turns the spotlight on men’s fashion in cities around the world including Melbourne, Tokyo, London, Paris, Madrid, New York and Sydney. RRP $29.99

panmacmillan.com.au

hardiegrant.com.au

Paul Bangay’s Country Gardens

Neighbourhood

By Paul Bangay

By Hetty McKinnon

Look behind the gates of 20 exclusive country estates from the Mornington Peninsula to The Hamptons in this book showcasing the work of acclaimed garden designer Paul Bangay. RRP $79.99

Journeying from Brooklyn to the greater Americas, from the Mediterranean and Asia to France and Australia, these salad and sweets recipes are sure to delight and inspire. RRP $39.99

penguin.com.au

panmacmillan.com.au

The Anatomy of a Traitor

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By Giuseppe Santamaria

Four different women. The same big problem. One magical solution?

When Mezz, Jewels, Ellie and Kat meet in an online forum they begin to realise that losing weight might not be the key to happiness. RRP $29.99

Code Breakers

By Michael Smith

By Craig Collie

What makes someone betray their country and everything they have been brought up to value? This book focuses on the critical moment in a spy’s life when they decide to embrace a double life. RRP $59.99

The extraordinary untold story of the brilliant men from Australia who cracked the Japanese codes during World War II, Code Breakers brings to life this surprising and very secret world. RRP $32.99

murdochbooks.com.au

allenandunwin.com

BRAINFOOD

crossword

No. 2516

CRYPTIC ACROSS

CRYPTIC DOWN

QUICK

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ACROSS 1 Molten rock (4) 3 Destroyed with atomic bombs (informal) (5) 6 Cab (4) 7 Grotto (4) 9, 11-across Excellent (3-3) 11 See 9-across 13 Equine male (8) 15 Most sugary (8) 18 Affirmative interjection (3) 20 Quadruped (3) 21 Fellow (informal) (4) 22 Fish (4) 23 Struggles to breathe (5) 24 Twilight (4)

Awful saliva is removed, being a hot and deadly flow (4) 3 Seriously bombed the sand dune over the weekend (5) 6 The mode of transport suggested by the guy who stuffs animals (4) 7 Give in to certain victory with flying expert debacle (4) 9, 11-across Excellent pot goes back beyond the point (3-3) 11 See 9-across 13 Delay charge of virile animal (8) 15 Most sugary stew set with energy somehow (8) 18 It’s you in the old days with a form of assent (3) 20 Hung about headless animal (3) 21 The fellow expected about five hundred (4) 22 Macadamia nut returned because it tasted of fish (4) 23 Shows great surprise at the vapour hovering over the extra bit on the letter (5) 24 The wild duckies flew off the ice at twilight (4)

2 3 4 5 8 10 12 14 16 17 18 19 21

Keeps hair safe from “light fingers”? (5) Took nourishment later at the centre (3) See the intern go out for some atmospheric gas (8) Maintained continuously? (4) Carelessly offload wretched hovel at the tip (4) Go by way of a few trivial characters (3) Punctures the tangled wool stub (8) That’s when he does perform such lyrical songs (4) The sound of a bad note? (4) Strange bird dances amidst fine music (3) Only making a little turn as it was feeble after a time (5) It is a Chinese philosophical principle that any change grates initially (4) Electricity and gas mixture that lasts a very long time (4) A man who may add incorrectly? (3)

DOWN 1 Tresses (5) 2 Consumed (3) 3 Chemical element (8) 4 Retained (4) 5 Rubbish tip (4) 8 By way of (3) 10 Tyre punctures (8) 12 Lyric poems (4) 14 Resonance (4) 16 Australian bird (3) 17 Make minor adjustments (5) 18 Chinese philosophical principle (4) 19 A long time (4) 21 Father (informal) (3)

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sudoku Hard

No. 782

Easy

No. 783

time for ten 1. Hasa Diga Eebowai is a song from which musical?

2. ABBA’s Arrival and Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life albums were both released in which year?

3. In which Australian state or territory are Mount Darwin and Mount Ossa?

4. Which British chef is co-owner of a restaurant in Mollymook, New South Wales?

5. Who is the star and director of Miles Ahead, a movie based on the life of Miles Davis?

6. Which champagne house was established first: Bollinger or Mumm?

7. The Murder of Gonzago is a play within which Shakespeare play?

8. What ‘80s movie is based on the Stephen King novella The Body?

9. What is the capital city of the Piedmont region in Italy?

10. Which US president owned dogs named Lucky, Fuzzy and Victory?

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Stars

by Patsy Bennett | For readings, see www.astrocast.com.au

TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May

VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sept

CAPRICORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan

GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun

LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct

The full moon on April 11th will be particularly enlightening, as you'll gain a deeper understanding of someone at home, in your environment or family. You may go over old ground in the last two weeks of April and a surprise will help you to see someone in a new light. Work on building stability in relationships and you'll enjoy a breath of fresh air in May.

AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb

With your sign's ruler, Mercury, retrograde for much of April, this will represent your chance to 'catch up' with yourself, after a busy start to the year. But it won't be a slow two months: Mars will prove motivational, keeping your projects on track. And the new moon on May 26th will kickstart a refreshing phase in your personal life, so get set for change!

CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul

SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov

PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar

LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug

SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr

The Sun will enter Taurus on April 20th, so prepare to shine! However, a background theme (that will last at least until mid-May), will revolve around reviewing your past, returning to an old haunt or re-considering past decisions.

This aside, this could be a breakthrough two months for you. Avoid impulsiveness early in May, but get set to turn a major corner mid-May.

A lovely set of circumstances is beginning to form and you'll get a better idea towards mid-May how these will affect you. For some, developments will be to do with work; for others, your broader interests and finances. It's a good time to consider how to devote more of your energy to pursuits you enjoy, and to relish the sense of accomplishment in achieving a cherished goal.

The attention you focus on shared commitments in coming months will include considering your relationships and finances in a new light. Current circumstances suggest you wish to break free of restrictions and will enjoy trying something new.

Avoid impulsiveness and consider circumstances that seem limiting as testing grounds for your patience and learning ability.

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Get ready to act on plans you've laid in the past.

And, if you're a rare Virgo that hasn't already laid meticulous plans, the following two months will be ideal for moving forward with inspired ideas that can provide your home life, family or work with more stability, especially if you work from home or with property. A difficult relationship will show potential for improvement.

A fresh approach to a partner, business or personal, will encourage you to see them from a fresh perspective. You may begin to see your relationship as more stable but may sense that stubbornness – either yours or theirs – can be an issue. Luckily, the full moon on April 11th should bring balance back into the equation, and a financial or work boost in May will be welcome.

The next two months will be ideal for building stability and the kind of life you truly want. When you work on reviewing past ideas, you'll come up with a great strategy or solution to issues where this is needed the most. The alignment of Saturn and Uranus on May 19th will provide insight into what must be done as a course-correction or to initiate a progressive plan.

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With Saturn your ruler retrograde until August, it's vital you take things step by step in coming months to avoid repeating past mistakes and mix-ups. However, this phase will also be ideal for setting up fresh approaches especially to family, your home life, work, groups and people you like to socialise with, as you'll get the chance to improve dynamics in these areas.

A refreshing but also settling phase will begin to infuse your home life, property or family. If unsettled events or a surprise occurs earlier in April though, rest assured that sanity and stability will resume. And where negotiations or financial matters require tact, you'll find that your innovative ideas combined with your understanding of practicalities, will ensure sense prevails.

A proactive approach to attaining your goals and experiencing a sense of achievement will be rewarding. You'll enjoy the sense that you can steam ahead with projects that seemed unlikely or impractical earlier in the year, especially during the last two weeks in May. Beforehand, enjoy the opportunity to create more stability in your networks, both at home and at work.

The next two months were made for you! It's an excellent time to consolidate and review developments that have already occurred this year, allowing for opportunities that open up early in April to point the way forward. The full moon on April 11th suggests a new chapter in a partnership or an agreement will begin, clearing the way for exciting plans to go full-steam ahead.

time for ten No. 782

Easy

No. 783

1 The Book of Mormon.

2 1976.

3 Tasmania.

4 Rick Stein.

5 Don Cheadle.

6 Mumm.

7 Hamlet.

8 Stand by Me. 9 Turin.

10 Ronald Reagan.

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COVER STORY

Cloud cover Cloudland Bar and Restaurant provides the backdrop for the cover of this special 60th edition of the magazine.

WORDS RHONDA OXNAM

CAPTURING THE ELEGANCE, luxury and style synonymous with Cove magazine, the cover of this issue was taken at Brisbane’s iconic Cloudland by Gold Coast photographer, Jashan Prasad.

"Having shot a number of weddings at Cloudland, it was obvious that a couple of hours was not enough time to really make use of the amazing opportunities there,” Jashan explains.

“I decided to organise a styled shoot at the venue alongside some other amazing vendors. With our first model groom pulling out two days before the shoot, I called in my younger brother, Shammi, who took on the role alongside the beautiful Natalie Ryan who modelled as our bride.

“Both were fantastic to work with and I couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out.”

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The series of images captures the essence of the unique Fortitude Valley property which boasts a restaurant, two bars and a number of boutique booths as well as function and event spaces.

“Those who have been to Cloudland would know the effort that has gone into setting up the place, and even though we spent a full day shooting around the different areas/rooms of the venue, we could have kept going for many more hours," Jashan says.

Cover details Photography: Jashan Photography Venue: Cloudland Brisbane Models: Shammi Prasad and Natalie Ryan Hair/Makeup: Bella Brides Dress: Jordanna Regan Couture

Fine Art

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Specialists in Aboriginal

The Desert Art Centre represent artists from remote

Aboriginal communities of the Australian Central & Western Desert. Their work features in the permanent collections of National & International Public Art Galleries.

We offer a regular exhibition schedule which includes a

residency program. You have the opportunity to meet the

artist & see them creating their cultural masterpieces in the Sofitel.

Geoff Small has in-depth knowledge and personal

experience in their culture as well as representing & commissioning paintings from Australia’s most collectible Aboriginal Artists.

We have a fantastic display which are for sale over two levels at the Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach.

Gallery Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach, 81 Surf Parade Phone 0402 762 554 Website desertartcentre.com.au Email info@desertartcentre.com.au Facebook aboriginaldesertartcentre Instagram desertartcentre

THE DATEJUST The archetype of the modern watch has spanned generations since 1945 with its enduring functions and aesthetics.

It doesn’t just tell time. It tells history.

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