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This delightfully sunny blogger with a sharp eye for all that’s stylish has changed the way thousands of us shop, decorate our homes and generally view the world, thanks to her extraordinarily successful website, The Design Files. What started as a hobby just seven years ago is now undoubtedly Australia’s most popular and influential design blog, attracting more than one million page impressions a month. Not to mention TDF’s Instagram, which boasts 137,000 followers.

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he hipsters who opened the terrific new café across the road from me didn’t need to be told twice: if you want instant style, instant cool – go birch.

Blond wood or limed wood, the look of a fine, pale timber gives you instant Scandinavian credibility at a time when it’s probably the most recognisable (and internationally traded) design currency going around. How do they do it?

From chairs and tables to lamps, bedding, kitchenware and even toys – ah, those gorgeous Brio trains – Scandinavian style is the design high-water mark of our generation.

Everything else is an attempt to catch up.

As design, and its rise and fall with fashion favour, infiltrates every corner of our lives, it’s getting harder to detect and define a design vernacular of our own. Design may well be the best example of the triumph of free trade there is. But what about the local vision? And what about the design, both imported and local, that becomes woven into the warp and weft of the city itself?

I don’t need to list the architectural and

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design achievements of Melbourne’s gold boom – the wonderfully overdecorated, overengineered and overwhelmingly lovely Victoriana of a rich, proud city. So how about some contemporary design achievements?

And not just of the hipster kind?

I’d like to celebrate the beauty and functionality of our low-floor trams, designed by Canadian transportation firm Bombardier and built in Dandenong.

A pleasure from the moment the doors slide open, they combine history with innovation – and they make the most wonderful whooshing sound as they go by.

Of course, there’s the RMIT Design Hub, that now-iconic city building of interlocked glass discs designed by Sean Godsell with

Peddle Thorp. Every time I drive past I wonder how they clean it.

The interiors of the Melbourne Recital Centre, in particular the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, with its warm walls of hoop-pine, all rooms tuned as finely as a Guarneri: lavish examples of beauty in service of functionality.

I’ve saved the best for last, although admittedly it’s just a little bit old: nestled inside Sir Roy Grounds’ still-glorious Hamer Hall, like a jewel inside a velvet box, is the exquisite little room known as the Truscott Lounge – named, of course, for John Truscott, the talented and flamboyant designer and artistic director who won two Academy Awards for his costume design on Camelot.

This tiny little room is shaped like an egg

and fitted out in emerald green velvet, gold leaf and brass. It is soft, quiet and stunningly beautiful, with a cunning little window looking down onto the excited throngs as they gather for the next performance.

If you are lucky, you might be invited to drinks or dinner here – as I have been just once – and you can feel the confident and powerful spirit of Truscott, who designed the original interiors of Hamer Hall, abiding still in this glorious little room. Just to remind you who’s boss, one of Truscott’s Academy Awards resides in an exquisite little cabinet.

I like that one of our great design achievements is something of a loosely held secret, and I like that a bold Melbourne designer had a hand in it. It’s not something made of birch, it’s not something that can be mass-produced (or put together with an Allen key) but it is quintessentially confident, proud, Marvellous Melbourne – even down to the lashings of gold. ● Virginia Trioli is co-host of ABC News Breakfast on ABC1 and ABC News 24, 6-9am weekdays

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West, who have bought her stylish black and white “scribbles”. Thanks to Instagram, she’s The big break … become a worldwide phenomenon, selling In 2013 an Australian art collector saw one her works for up to $50,000 a piece. of her images on Instagram – a drawing Since she was discovered by The Cool of RM Williams boots. She sold it for Hunter’s Bill Tikos last March, he’s $10,000; it’s now worth $30,000. A “I’m a helped push her art into a lucrative hyperactive Macquarie Bank executive paid market, which can’t get enough $50,000 for a drawing of a Gucci & crazy of her quirky sketches – think shopping bag. cat” food on Hermes plates, a crumpled Gucci shopping bag and a pair of RM Where to now?

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Lucy

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Andrew McUtchen meets the brains behind Australia’s leading design blog

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t happens so often, and with such immediate impact, that Lucy Feagins has a name for it. It’s called The Design Files Effect (TDFE), and its mark is quick. Many hundreds have experienced this effect after their business, home or product was featured on the perennial online zeitgeist that is The Design Files, a warm-hearted interiors and design blog, founded by Lucy in 2008, which highlights interesting people, standout products and beautiful spaces.

I am better placed than most to comment on TDFE, because my until-then fairly ordinary life as a freelance journalist was completely overturned by it in the space of a few hours in December 2012. I was tee-dee-eff-eed – big time. My wife and I made more money in the two days after Lucy’s enthusiastic post about our little online vintage business than I ever thought was possible. It was raining money. It was obscene.

It was the best. It was short-lived. All too soon it began to dawn on us, with a sickening lurch, that we now had to fulfil all these orders pouring into our Paypal account like the most brilliant of bank errors.

If there is an engine powering this effect and TDF’s success in general, aside from the site’s significant traffic, it is Lucy’s rampant, relentless enthusiasm. Hers is the smiling face (coupled with a peppering of exclamation marks!) that has launched a thousand start-ups. And far from being a flash in the pan, The Design Files has simmered over its seven-year life, become rich in flavour and ended up achieving the rare, practically unheard of status as an Australian new-media staple. It became a Country Style for the digital age, a Humans of New York of interiors – way before there was such a thing to even compare it to.

The idea for TDF came while Lucy was working as a set dresser and props buyer in film and television. She was an avid follower of international design blogs, but found them difficult to relate to. She spied a niche for a more down-to-earth, Australian, voice and started writing.

What began as a hobby in 2008 quickly gained traction; within a year The Times in 10 THE WEEKLY REVIEW \ JULY 29, 2015

Britain had named it one of the top 50 design blogs in the world – although she didn’t quit her day job until 2010.

Lucy’s carefully curated mix of daily posts on designs from emerging and established Australian talents, and weekly tours of stylish homes, coupled with her engaging personal tone and compelling photos have attracted a large and enthusiastic following, with more than one million page impressions a month.

Clearly the problem for Lucy has never been success. Rather, the challenge has been managing the identity shift that is inevitable when you have too much of it too quickly.

When, in a matter of years, not decades, you go from the disrupter – in 2008, her brand of personal, passionate storytelling was starkly at odds with the mainstream interiors media of the day which was, frankly, up itself – to the disruptable.

“The The Design Files is actually in a weird place,” Lucy says, with a long pause. “It’s having a bit of an identity crisis because it now has quite, quite broad appeal but at its heart it’s still an indie thing.”

In her estimation, the site is not seven years old. “It’s actually 80,” she says – in “internet years”. It’s a concept so immediately true and brilliant, it should be in the 2016 dictionary.

While Lucy has cleverly adapted TDF to new platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram – she has 137,000 Instagram followers – the maturing of the brand into a media staple continues to challenge her. “For a long time TDF’s personality was about the fact that it came from nowhere and just took off. Now it feels, well, established. So where does our personality fit, now that we are in that position?”

She furrows her brow. “That’s why I’m always trying to push our team (she now has two full-time staff) to do something new because I feel like my enthusiasm needs to be there to keep it going. I still want to be inspired by TDF, I don’t want to just do the same thing every year. So we’ve been doing films, which is a massive investment of time

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o what’s the next step? Lucy says her web developer has registered the domain name “lucysaysno.com”. He told her “There’s your next project,’’ suggesting she use it as a platform for everything that didn’t make the cut for The Design Files.

“I think it’s hilarious,” says Lucy, “but I’m not doing that, even though Lucy does say no.

People have no idea how often Lucy says no.”

She says Melbourne has played a significant part in TDF’s sustained success. “I don’t know if I could have started it anywhere else,” she says. “We have really been inspired by and I think also in turn kind of inspired the creative community in Melbourne. The fact that there are so many people here doing cool stuff has really given us a reason for being.”

Which brings Lucy to one of her “greatest achievements’’. She immediately seems to regret the phrasing. “It’s so silly,” she says, blushing. “I used to work in TV so I don’t usually value TV appearances that much, but a year or so ago on that show Offspring there was a character who was supposed to be an interior designer or something, and there was a scene where she was checking her emails on her phone. An email in her inbox was from

us. I thought, well maybe we’re part of the cultural fabric of Melbourne if we’re on that really Melbourne show!”

It turns out the fabric of Melbourne is set to be inexorably changed by Lucy, in the most literal sense. She is in the process of designing and building a house in Fitzroy with her partner, Gordon Johnson.

It’s a tiny project, just 100 square metres on the site of a former storage shed. They’ve contracted architects Kennedy Nolan, but Lucy admits she’s “just a tiny bit terrified because the houses I love are not the brand new, shiny ones. I love the layered ones that have a sense of history.”

So what has Melbourne’s design doyenne learnt in the process of building her own house? “Oh boy,” she enthuses. “You shouldn’t just start with pictures and magazines and then work backwards because that’s just imposing someone else’s life. The truth is we’re both workaholics so it might be a bed with an office. We’re focusing on a place for just the two of us and maybe kids down the track. We’ve made a choice not to design in this weird way for an imagined life.” ● amcutchen@theweeklyreview.com.au » The Design Files is holding a fund-raiser exhibition featuring works by 29 Australian artists in support of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.

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the product, and not just say here’s a beautiful, expensive thing, buy it!

We really like to find out where the impetus for an idea has come from.

It’s much easier to be enthusiastic when you’re telling the full story and you’re not just kind of plugging something that people want to buy because it’s ‘on-trend’.’’

2 “Spaces that really appeal to me and that resonate with our readers are Be unselfconscious

the ones that feel unselfconscious, where you walk in and there’s mess everywhere. There’s clutter and it’s awesome. That is actually the gold, as opposed to when you go in and you feel like they have been scrubbing the house all weekend.’’

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3 “We don’t style. We change nothing.

We’ll move a piece of furniture out if Don’t style your place

“Stuart Harrison, our architectural columnist, respected Melbourne architect, writer and co-founder and presenter of RRR’s super popular radio program The Architects for more than 10 years, introduces us to an iconic Australian building each month. One of our favourite recent stories was his coverage of the new Melbourne School of Design at Melbourne University.’’ » thedesignfiles.net/2015/01/melbourne-schoolof-design/

we can’t get a shot but my rule is that: I want people to know that we’re just documenting what’s there.’’

4 “Artists usually have amazing spaces because they don’t have any channel your inner artist

inhibitions and they’re not trying to make a nice-looking house for the sake of it.’’

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5 “Ahouses lot of people who decorate their are paralysed by an idea of Avoid paralysis by analysis

permanence. Like, this is going to be it; we’re going to paint this door once.

That idea of getting it right once and just finishing it is kind of paralysing.

The lack of inhibition comes when you take those constraints away.’’ ●

“A new store in North Melbourne we recently profiled and which I really loved. It’s always special when local makers join forces to create a retail presence. Guild of Objects is a collaboration between three like-minded ceramicists – Brooke Thorn, Chela Edmunds and Tao Oudomvilay.”

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“We love the work of Melbourne artist Kirra Jamison, and have covered her practice for many years. Our readers really respond to her aesthetic, and it’s great to see how her style has evolved and developed over the past few years. She is now one of Australia’s most collectible young artists.” ● (SUPPLIED)

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“We are so inspired by Poppy Lane and Scott Gibson, partners in life and business. Together they run Pop&Scott, a furniture and homewares business. Scott makes the furniture and Poppy has created an empire with her popular hand-painted plant pots. Their latest project, in collaboration with more than 15 other local creatives, is a beautiful new retail showroom adjacent to their busy Northcote studio.”

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1 “What we’ve done from the start is try to uncover the person behind

“We feature a real Australian home every week and these are always the most popular stories on our site. We especially love featuring mid-century homes. Australia has a strong history of mid-century architecture and we hope we are encouraging the preservation of some of these homes from the ’50s and ’60s.”

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and money for such a small operation. We don’t do anything on the cheap any more. We really shoot things properly. But then I look at the site and I think that sometimes we have lost a bit of magic because it does look so slick and professional. I don’t think we are that underdog any more …”

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who just won’t get out of the bath even if dinner is on the table. Mostly, though, I’m hoping she can work out a way to stop people who live in warmer climates from posting their daily temperature simply so they can annoy Melbourne people. Same for those who are on holiday in Bali.

I’m not convinced people posting screen shots of today’s weather forecasts in Melbourne are that helpful either. Yes, it’s cold here but there are advantages to the current climate, including having a really good excuse to stay inside in pyjamas all day. Warm fires, soft cardigans, hot chocolate. My kids played soccer a couple of weeks ago and it didn’t stop raining the whole way through and into the entire day. While they just did it and actually loved the muddiness of it all, the parents are still talking about the horror of it.

“i’m guessing that for all of us, including siri, it’s been one of those weeks”

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iri has started calling 911 when asked to charge a mobile phone to 100 per cent. It is causing confusion in the US and Canada and a fair amount of “funny things to ask Siri” Twitter chatter, although no one is, nor should be, suggesting anyone try it themselves. The online forums seem to think she might be confused because “charge” sounds like “call”, and the number 100 is also very close to the emergency services numbers in India and other parts of Asia.

But I am worried about Siri because she let me down this week, too. I asked her to text someone and she told me she was very sorry but she couldn’t answer my questions right now.

I’m guessing that for all of us, including Siri, it’s been one of those weeks. I haven’t yet resorted to calling the cops on people but, you know, it’s all just winter funk around here at the moment. The kids won’t get out of bed because it’s dark in the mornings. It’s been raining so the dogs haven’t had a walk and the washing is piling up and falling out of the

laundry. All this, and the teachers are saying they’re still stuck in Bali.

Now dear old Siri, the little Apple helper they call sassy but I’m not convinced, has gone and given up. The reality for me is that, until last week, I actually didn’t know she could text people on my behalf … that is the true nature of my late-adopting behaviour. In fact, there’s a whole world of things I didn’t know she could do.

Once she gets out of her funk, I’m actually wondering if she can: • Put my eight-year-old’s school clothes on the heater first thing in the morning so they’re warm for her. I did it for her this morning and it helped move her along a bit. Better, though, if Siri can do it first up.

• Get the coffee going at the same time.

Anyway …

• Sort out a way to dry washing in winter without using a dryer.

I’d also like her to work out what food I can cook that can actually suit everyone in the house, be reasonably nutritious and able to be served at different times because of the comings and goings around here to do with soccer training, work timetables and people

Get a parka, guys. Like Siri, we all need to buck up and get on with it. ● khall@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Pork, porcini and Puccini is one of a series of soirées at Coombe, Dame Nellie Melba’s former home in the Yarra Valley. The three-course menu will include pork fillet saltimbocca with bone marrow and crispy herbs. Saturday, August 15, 6.30pm, $80. coombeyarravalley.com.au

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3/62 Rose Street, Fitzroy. 9417 1034 THE VIBE \ A café roastery serving specialty coffee and offering a fresh take on brunch.

THE DÉCOR \ The award-winning design highlights the roots of the converted warehouse. It’s industrial but comfortable, with a vibrant heated outdoor space.

THE CROWD \ Coffee nerds, Insta-foodies and the arts lunch crowd.

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ollowing flash-in-the pan restaurant openings is not for the faint-hearted. But when Plan A fails and you’re cold, hungry and rejected, it pays to have a back-up.

Tonight Kong, 12 months old and already an institution, is our Plan B. It’s part of the Lucas Group, headed by Chris Lucas, the Midas behind Chin Chin. And it’s been on my must-go list since last July.

Of course, queues normally line the pavement here, too, but tonight we’re in luck – it’s mid-winter, there’s a parking spot outside and, with a smile from a handsome attendant, a table is ours.

“It’s all about the buns,” our hip UK-accented waitress tell my companions.

And before I can suggest we explore the depths of the menu, we’re ordering buns all round, plus the wings, the ribs, the 16-hour bossam, or pork brisket, and finally a Japanese cabbage slaw.

On reflection, this seems exactly the right way to approach dinner here. These dishes reflect “essence of Kong” – the charcoal grill, borrowings from Korea and Japan and a pinch of feisty flamboyance.

Space is at a premium under the fluorescent lighting at Kong. Tuck in your elbows and mind your neighbour’s back. The look is part cafeteria and part furniture warehouse, with cutesy backlit posters of the restaurant’s mascot panda.

Our food arrives in a flurry and fills the tiny table. There’s a brief glitch with our drink orders but it’s quickly sorted with a smile.

THE FOOD \ Progressive and experimental, with some standard breakfast and lunch fare. Wild mushrooms are served with polenta chips, truffle foam and a poached egg. Try the rosewater compressed watermelon with chia seed granola and passionfruit panna cotta.

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THE DRINK \ Complete with diagrams and lengthy descriptions, Industry Beans’ coffee menu reads more like a user’s manual than a list of espresso combinations. Standard flat whites and lattes are very good, but why not try a cold drip or aeropress and live a little?

XIBLE FOODIES BEST FOR \ FLE The soft-shell crab bun is all about the delicate crunch of batter and the salty duck-egg relish. The spiced pork-belly bun is fiesty, and the peanut butter salt and pepper tofu bun is silky, savoury and divine with a nip of burnt chilli mayo.

Our Korean wings, too, are beautifully

spiced with the same Kong magic. The barbecue pork ribs contain crazy-messy amounts of sauce, but it’s the brisket, with its candied nuggets of walnut and its mellow, moreish kimchi, that I’d happily queue for. ● LEANNE TOLRA ltolra@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Coffee reigns supreme here, but it’s not intimidating. Staff are happy to offer suggestions. ●

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You’ll find half-bottles at most bottle shops but there’s usually slim pickings. For a bigger range, try South Melbourne and Essendon retailer Prince Wine Store and Armadale Cellars. ● BEN THOMAS bthomas@theweeklyreview.com.au

Macedon master Curly Flat has just released its 2013 pinot noir noir, but its award-winning 2011 is still available in half-bottles ($26). Its perfumed cherry, raspberry and spice flavours flow with effortless intensity. 94/100

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don’t often do things by halves, but this week I have. I’ve been tasting half-bottles.

We’re most familiar with half-bottles for wines such as sherry, and sticky dessert wines. Fino sherry has a short shelf-life and is best fresh from the winery and drunk immediately after it’s opened.

With dessert wines and fortifieds such as muscat and topaque, it’s hard to drink more than a glass at a time and the half-bottle is just the right measure.

Table wines in half-bottles are a different proposition. Few wines make it into 375-millilitre bottles. It’s a shame, because the half-bottle has plenty to offer.

First, there’s the convenience of a bottle that contains about four standard drinks.

A half-bottle beats trying to store leftover wine if you’re not going to finish the bottle the next day.

They also let you try more expensive wines without breaking the bank.

Quite a bit of high-end burgundy and bordeaux is imported in half-bottles.

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The best sticky wines are fresh and vibrant with rich, complex flavours. Rymill’s 2013 June Traminer ($21.50), made from botrytis-infected gewürztraminer grapes picked when the grapes are hanging raisined on the vines, is a good example.

Gloriously aromatic, with blossom, apricot and lime, its intense flavours are balanced by well-pitched, zippy citrus acid. 91/100

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“I’ve never been offered a part, so I wrote myself one” (STEPHEN BACCON)

– TIM FREEDMAN

or three years in the early 1970s, Harry Nilsson was one of the world’s biggest pop stars. Famous for his angelic voice and poignant songwriting, his success was all the more impressive given he never toured or performed any major live gigs. A quick slide into alcoholism and commercial obscurity meant that Nilsson became, at best, a cult figure.

Tim Freedman, front man of Australian rock group The Whitlams, is doing what he can to return Nilsson to the public memory. He’s already performed sell-out seasons of a cabaret night featuring the artist’s greatest hits, but his new show Everybody’s Talkin’ ’bout Me has a more theatrical bent, inviting us into Nilsson’s den to hear his tale first-hand. I wonder if this is the first step in the Aussie singer branching out into an acting career.

“It hasn’t been my ambition,” Tim says. “I’ve never been offered a part, so I wrote myself one. It’s harder than Hamlet. Harry’s on stage for a similar amount of time, but he has to sing a lot more.”

Tim spent a great deal of time researching his subject, drawing on recent biographies, documentaries and a box set of Nilsson’s recordings.

He’s keen to deflate some myths surrounding the singer – including the legend that Nilsson suffered

GOING OUT

THE FENCE COMEDY DEBATE Refugee advocacy organisation Road to Refuge has brought together comedians Cal Wilson, Akmal Saleh, Anthony “Lehmo” Lehmann and First Dog on the Moon’s Andrew Marlton to present The Fence, a comedy debate about the federal government’s border policy. The comedians will go head to head with human rights advocates Julian Burnside, QC, and Jessie Taylor, and the night will be T adjudicated by Judith Lucy.

Tickets on sale now.

■ August 27, 7pm-9pm.

Storey Hall, Building 16, 336-348 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

Adults $35; concession $25. www.roadtorefuge.com

LINDA WEIL A former art director for Your our Garden magazine, Linda is an artist whose work has appeared in many Australian galleries and publications.

She specialises in wildlife and nature studies, often with whimsical observations. This exhibition features animal, botanical and fantastical drawings.

■ August 4-29, 10am-4pm weekdays, 1-4pm weekends. The Victorian Artists’ Society Members’ Gallery, 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne. 9662 1484.

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THEATRE THE INSOMNIA PROJECT Composer, writer and director Natasha Moszenin has lived with insomnia since she was a teenager and has created a music-theatre work about sleeplessness and the conditions that surround it, including anxiety and depression. The Insomnia Project explores the complicated terrain of the subconscious and sleep, and the tension that emerges from a lack of it.

■ July 29-August 9, La Mama Courthouse, 349 Drummond Street, Carlton. Cost: adult $25; concession $15. lamama.com.au MUSIC A HIGH STREET WINTA SESSION Queer chicks in charge of instruments will perform in a show created for the Midwinta Festival. The headline act is a six-piece ensemble The Fondue Set, supported by the Ukulele Ladies, and three-piece Queen Beaver.

■ August 1, 8pm-11pm. The Wesley Anne, 250 High Street, Northcote. Cost: $15. midsumma.org.au COMPILED BY VIRGINIA MILLEN

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TRUDY RICE Print artist Trudy Rice takes viewers on an underwater journey with her latest series, Oceanus. The exhibition is the artist’s attempt to document the diminishing sea life in Australian waters, including the Great Barrier Reef, using an environmentally friendly solarplate etching printmaking technique.

■ Until August 13, Tuesday-Friday, 10am-5.30pm; Saturday, 11am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm. Port Jackson Press gallery, 84 Smith Street, Fitzroy.

9419 8988. Entry is free. www.portjacksonpress.com.au

» Everybody’s Talkin’ ’bout Me starring Tim Freedman as Harry Nilsson, July 31-August 1, Fairfax Studio, Arts Centre, $30-$49, www.artscentremelbourne.com.au

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from terrible AS HA RRY NI LSSON stage fright.

“It’s one of the central questions; why didn’t someone with a voice like that perform live? He was one of the first on the piano at parties. When he needed the money later in his career and should have toured, he probably couldn’t because his voice had been like a briefly blooming flower.”

This latest incarnation of the show tracks Nilsson into a downward spiral of booze and drugs, ending with his premature death in 1994. It might sound like a gruelling night at the theatre, but Tim insists otherwise.

“He was great company, Harry. He was sought out by the rich and famous to get smashed with, for two or three days at a time. I try to find the stories that show what a charming rapscallion he was. It’s not theatre from the school of rehab. There’s plenty of laughs and good songs.”● mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au

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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM Cinephiles rejoice and say goodbye to the sun. The next two weeks are likely to be either spent in darkened rooms or queueing to get into darkened rooms, or perhaps sharing a drink in the festival bar between darkened rooms. Highlights are too numerous to mention, but fans of Frances Ha should do everything they can to score tickets to closing night flick Mistress America. My list (so far) includes: 7 Chinese Brothers, Robot Overlords, Iris, Love, Raiders! and Kristen Wiig in Nasty Baby Baby.

■ July 30-August 16. miff.com.au

Joining them will be Czech mezzo-soprano Magdalena Kožená, renowned for being one of the world’s greatest living soloists. The concert will include three works: Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune and Ariettes oubliées oubliées, alongside Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8.

■ Hamer Hall, August 1, $125-$249. www.australianworldorchestra.com.au

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ONLINE \ A preview clip of songs from the show MASTERPIECES FROM THE HERMITAGE Catherine the Great was a ART fascinating, surprisingly modern woman. She rode a horse like a man, was good buddies with philosophers such as Voltaire, established Russia’s first quasi-parliament, made laws for the freedom of the press and outlawed torture.

She also amassed an extraordinary collection of art from Flemish, German, British and Chinese masters. This new exhibition features

400 works drawn from her personal collection, as maintained by the Hermitage museum, including pieces by Rembrandt, Velasquez, Rubens, Snyders, Titian and Van Dyck.

■ NGV, opens July 31, $10-$26. www.ngv.vic.gov.au AUSTRALIAN WORLD ORCHESTRA CLASSICAL WITH SIR SIMON RATTLE AND MAGDALENA KOŽENÁ The Australian World Orchestra returns for its 2015 season with some flash international friends in tow. A massive array of local, national and international performers will gather under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle, the chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.

MARK RONSON Having risen to fame as producer of choice, following his work with Amy Winehouse, British DJ Mark Ronson has been topping charts with his latest solo LP Uptown Special (featuring the inescapable radio hit Uptown Funk Funk).

He’s in town this week with a full backing band for a Splendour In The Grass sideshow and, as usual, has curated an impressive bunch of local support acts.

He’ll also be joined onstage by guest vocalists including Daniel Merriweather, Theophilus London and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker.

■ Margaret Court Arena, July 29, tickets from $79. www.margaretcourtarena.com.au GIG

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Somewhere in the heart of the Vietnam War, two bored GIs find a dead local and take him out drinking. This is the funereal black opening to the new darkly comic novel from Australian journo Mark Dapin. Horror and absurdity rub shoulders as cynical US military policeman Nashville teams up with Aussie counterpart Shorty. Dapin writes with a brisk pace and a frank wit. It isn’t a stretch to draw comparisons with Catch 22. ●

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RUBBER SOUL REVOLVER Having become bigger than Jesus, The Beatles branched away from clean-cut rock’n’roll with records five and six. Rubber Soul and Revolver saw the Fab Four embracing stranger, more eclectic sounds. The LPs, which frequently top “all-time greatest album” polls, continue to inspire musicians around the globe. This week, four Australian and New Zealander musicians – Husky Gawenda, Fergus Linacre, Jordie Lane and Marlon Williams – are celebrating this inspiration by playing every song from the two albums, supported by a 12-piece band.

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This surprise teen horror hit gets straight to the point with the genre’s usual fascinations – namely, sex and death. When Jay (Maika Monroe) surrenders to her boyfriend’s advances, she finds herself pursued by a shapeless apparition. This isn’t an advert for True Love Waits, however. It turns out the only escape from said spook is to have sex with someone else, ASAP. ● MB IT FOLLOWS \ MAIKA MONROE

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O V E R H E A R D … Noon, Monday, @ Collingwood “The food was fusion. With a bit of con in front of it”

I love Fitzroy E U G E N I E K AW A B ATA \ 4 6 Furniture designer Eugenie Kawabata has lived in Fitzroy on and off for more than 20 years. The 46-year-old’s talents were recently recognised when she was nominated as a finalist for the Australian Contemporary Emerging Design awards and for the long running design competition Vivid.

Where do you go for a great cup of coffee?

Kappaya Japanese café at Abbotsford Convent, where I have my studio. Toshimitsu does a great cup of coffee.

(SCOTT McNAUGHTON)

For a sneaky takeaway?

I like Coconut Palms for their silky tofu and eggplant dish.

When friends come from out of town?

Smith & Daughters for vegan Spanish tapas, and drinks at The Everleigh. I love the mushroom and truffle paté.

For Friday night drinks?

The Napier Hotel is my local and I enjoy a few drinks and a plate of the gnocchi there with friends on a Friday night.

For some serious pampering?

I need to do more of that. I like the Japanese Bath House for a nice hot bath and a shiatsu massage.

For a head-turning new outfit?

I like to support local designers and there are lots around Fitzroy. Ess. Laboratory, Lupa and Leonard Street. ● VM

Kappaya Japanese Soul Food Café 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford. 9416 0070 ● Coconut Palms, 183 Smith Street, Fitzroy. 9419 6429 Smith & Daughters, 175 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.

9939 3293 ● The Everleigh, 156/150 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. 9416 2229 ● The Napier Hotel, 210 Napier Street, Fitzroy. 9419 4240 ● Japanese Bath House, 59 Cromwell Street, Collingwood.

9419 0268 ● Ess. Laboratory, 114 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. 9495 6112 ● Lupa, 77 Smith Street, Fitzroy. 9415 1879 ● Leonard Street,, 132 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. 9415 7821. www.eugeniekawabata.com.au

GIVE IT A GO SUE HEWITT COLOURS HER WORLD

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The promise Get inspiration and guidance on refreshing your house courtesy of a colour guru. A paint colour consultation aims to transform any house from ordinary to extraordinary through new colour combinations, while taking into account the owner’s personality, functional needs and the aesthetics of the house.

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The reality It will take more than a lick of paint to transform my Californian bungalow; it has to be the right colour. Erin, a Haymes colour stylist, is armed with colour swatches and ideas. I don’t want traditional and she guides me towards modern combinations such as stone-coloured weatherboards that match my terracotta roof tiles and the house era, then selects accents. Inside, I want neutral tones and learn white comes in numerous variations. There are cool and warm whites.

complement fixtures and style of the house.

Erin gives me the colour names and finishes – satin, because high gloss shows imperfections in the weatherboards – and the type of paint, such as Solashield for exteriors.

Who should do it?

Renovators and new-home builders, or those simply wanting to refresh their home – basically, most of us.

The bill $160 for a 90-minute on-site consultation, written report and a sample pot voucher.

WOULD I DO IT AGAIN?

A single consultation gives me enough inspiration for this house, but should I buy another I’d give it a colour makeover too. ● Haymes Paint colour consultation Various locations, but the colour stylist comes to you. 1800 033 431 www.haymespaint.com.au

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT FITZROY?

HOW DO YOU KNOW EACH OTHER?

We bonded over the colour of our lipstick, and in the studio we have a genuine connection. We both like the beach and art, so it just developed. ●

I love that there’s a mix of old and new.

There are some really rough, old industrial parts from when they used to make things, there’s evidence of that in the old factories.

It’s got a bit more grit to it. ●

We met at Bar Open a few months ago.

It was completely by chance. We’re both unique individuals, but it’s our conversation that brings us together; we like to talk about arts and politics. ●

RETAIL THERAPY

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The Woolarium 265 High Street, Northcote 9486 5275.

Learn to knit a lace scarf, a pair of socks or get help with something more complicated from the staff at wool store The Woolarium.

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Thread Den 3d/26 Wellington Street, Collingwood.

9486 9821.

Accomplished sewers and novices can take classes at Thread Den and learn to whip up a pencil skirt, high-waisted pants or simply master the basics.

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Slow Clay 13 Keele Street, Collingwood 9943 7844.

The art of working with clay is demystified at Slow Clay, where students are taught the ins and outs of the pottery wheel by wonderful ceramic artists.

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SALES PITCH

200 Gipps Street, Abbotsford. 1300 880 149 www.weylandts.com.au

A luxury furniture and interiors store with a unique South African flavour.

Who’s behind the counter Chris Weylandt inherited the business from his father Edgar, and has expanded it across South Africa, into Namibia and Melbourne.

Chris spends most of the year travelling the globe sourcing pieces for his 10 shops, which stock anything from beaded pendant lighting to unearthed teak roots sculpted into the base of a coffee table. There is an interesting mix of vintage and contemporary along with truly surprising pieces.

The brand’s design philosophy centres around using raw materials, handcrafted into character pieces that are unique to Weylandts and on display in the sprawling 4000-square-metre shop.

What’s in store Away from Richmond’s furniture-store strip, this Abbotsford warehouse-cum-display room is dotted with cleverly merchandised mock rooms, showcasing an eclectic mix of textured furniture and furnishings. Peruse soft leather sofas, teak dining chairs overlaid with woven leather, oak bar stools, mounted animal skulls, linen-covered daybeds and a range of rugs, throws and soft furnishings.

There is also an in-store café serving breakfast and lunch, as well as coffee and wine, meaning you can while away the day without wanting for anything.

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Our pick

The he Palermo two-seater sofa in copper brown. Deep-seated with padded armrests, this leather sofa is made of milled, buffed, softened and worked steer hide.

From $2995.

Africa in mind: Weylandts, the furniture and interiors store in Abbotsford, is one of 10 owned by Chris Weylandt. Others are in South Africa and Namibia. (SCOTT McNAUGHTON)

Who’s buying?

Tennis champion Serena Williams was keen to purchase the towering artwork by Melbourne street artist RONE, but had no way of shipping it home. Carrie Bickmore has been spotted perusing Weylandts’ displays.

As well as local and international celebrities, Weylandts draws home decorators, interior stylists, and couples keen to spruce up their homes with a signature piece. ● VIRGINIA MILLEN JULY ULY 29, 2015 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW UL W 17

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ow in year 8, Natalie Wallis blossomed in her first year at Methodist Ladies’ College thanks partly to her close relationship with drama teacher Jenine Caruso, who was also her year 7 home-group teacher. The pair worked together on last year’s Junior School musical, Honk, and Jenine helped Natalie to manage her many academic and sporting pursuits, particularly calisthenics.

Jenine is a dramatic arts and home-group teacher, currently teaching year 7, 10 and 12 drama. ● ccritchley@theweeklyreview.com.au

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his is my 13th year here, but my 35th year of teaching. I’ve always been at girls’ schools. I love it all, but I really love year 7. I very strongly feel that if you get year 7 right they are ready to fly. With somebody like Nat, as a home-group teacher it was lovely to have a student who just enjoys everything about school. Outside school she loves her calisthenics and that’s a really important part of her life too. In their transition here, we hear about those sorts of things.

Whatever you do with your home group, you’re thrilled if someone’s an athlete or a mathematician, or whatever – you love to find that passion in any of them. But there’s that extra bonding if their passion is the subject area that you teach. As a home-group teacher I also taught them drama. Nat was very interested in drama as a subject. She got fully involved in the musical that I directed. We had rehearsals at lunch and after school and a couple of weekend rehearsals. It’s a totally different relationship, because you’re just supporting their interests.

Some of the girls have a big external commitment … that was probably the only area of anxiety in Nat’s transition. She likes to do everything really well, or not at all. The home-group teacher can be the person that you talk to, and say, “How do I balance all of this?” I was pretty keen for her to be in the musical. I knew that she was a mad-keen dancer and an excellent dancer. We worked together to make sure that it worked in. We also engaged in a lot of mindfulness activities.

All the drama that Nat’s done has helped her. She has hosted assemblies and been very poised and confident. In year 7, students go on camp with their home-group teacher. With her calisthenics, Natalie’s constantly doing the splits or a handstand. On the yacht, she did a handstand against the mast and sailed in. No one had been able to do it. To me that really summed her up. She’s got great courage, will give things a go and has the tenacity to keep going until she gets it right. This year Nat does speech and drama lessons and she’s involved in the drama department. While I’m not her teacher at the moment, I’m certainly still part of Nat’s life. ●

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’ve always really liked drama. I’m also doing choir and I did tennis in term 1 and netball in term 2. Outside school I do calisthenics, netball, tennis and assist in coaching a netball team. I enjoy my sport but I also like my academic subjects. I try my hardest in every subject. I like everything that I do to be really good and, basically, almost perfect. I’m doing French and I’m in the advanced maths class and I like English and reading and story writing. I like history because I like learning about the past. So far I have three career choices … actor, vet or physiotherapist.

Because Mrs Caruso was the director of the musical and also my home-group teacher, she encouraged the whole class to get into the musical.

It’s good to have a teacher who’s always there, having confidence in you when you don’t really have confidence in yourself. We did Honk (the ugly duckling). I was Beaky, one of the perfect siblings. There were four of us. It was good fun. The acting from the musical helped me improve my acting skills for calisthenics. Calisthenics has acting, but with musicals there is much more of an acting focus.

I used to be a bit shy. By the end of last year, with the help of teachers like Mrs Caruso, who said, “Just do it; just go for it”, I was much more confident.

Mrs Caruso said, “Don’t be shy to act it up and be yourself”. This year I hosted the welcome assembly. As a year 8 student, I welcomed all the year 7s and year 8s. I’ve also been on exchange to Hong Kong. Last year Hong Kong students came to us and this year I went over to them.

I like the way Mrs Caruso is always there for me and all the other students, and she’s always encouraging and giving you good opinions and building up your confidence.

Last year we had “big sisters”, who were year 11s, but Mrs Caruso was like another big sister. It was like a big family in the classroom.

I still do put some pressure on myself, but it’s good to know that somebody is trying to help me get everything in order and always there for me if I need a little bit of help. I am looking forward to continuing to try new things at school. ● JULY 29, 2015 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 19

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SMART DECISIONS Is an accelerated program right for my child? writes CHERYL CRITCHLEY

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veryone wants their child to be a genius.

But even if they are smart, is an extended learning program the way to go?

When our first child started high school, she was invited into the SEAL (select entry accelerated learning) program.

Year 7 was tricky as they went straight to year 8 maths. But the biggest challenges have involved the usual teen issues such as avoiding distractions and doing the work. Now in year 11, Jess will probably complete six or seven year 12 subjects instead of the usual five, possibly boosting her VCE score.

Her sister, Bec, is in the High Achievers class and her brother, Ben, has just been accepted into SEAL. Will it be worth it?

Hopefully, yes, depending on what they want to study at university. So far their programs at our local high school have been a wonderful opportunity, with the biggest bonus a mature and supportive peer group.

Some kids, however, may not be suited

to these programs – even if they are academically gifted. Students must pick things up quickly and knuckle down from a young age. They also cover the curriculum faster, so may enjoy less sport and other “fun stuff” early on. And anyone who falls behind may struggle to catch up.

Being smart is a bonus, but what a child does with their talent is more important.

Good accelerated programs recognise this and develop students’ resilience and social conscience too.

Psychologist Andrew Fuller’s new book, Unlocking Your Child’s Genius, looks at such issues. He says all kids have gifts, but parents need to recognise and nurture them. He says concentration, planning, creativity, willpower and motivation are just as important as academic marks. Parents should ensure an accelerated program is rounded and suits the child’s abilities and personality. ● ccritchley@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Should I have my child accelerated at school? The evidence is mixed. Certainly the research indicates that advancing a child’s grade level increases academic outcomes.

There are pros and cons. You could always consider a partial acceleration. If your child is achieving well above average in mathematics, they could participate in only maths classes with older students.

Socially, however, it is a different story. The questions you need to wrestle with are: Are the academic gains worth the issues I am likely to face when my 14-year-old wants to behave like a 16-year-old? Are there other ways to achieve the same leap in academic achievement?

To consider the answers, we need to not only power up the genius brain, but give it the routines that will set it up for success.

Everybody has a genius, but we need to recognise our talents and those of our kids. They may include concentration, planning, creativity, willpower and motivation which are all just as important, if not more, than academic skills. Parents need to recognise their child’s strengths and nurture them, whatever they may be. ● ANDREW FULLER Clinical psychologist and family therapist and author of Unlocking Your Child’s Genius: How to discover and encourage your child’s natural talents (Finch Publishing, $27.99)

There’s nothing wrong with extending kids who need it, but I don’t know that we’re doing it as well as we could. We should have a broader range of options.

It always seems to be about literacy, numeracy and science. What about the artists and debaters?

It’s fine to give children opportunities for extension, but I think it depends on the child and also how the school does it. It would be good if we could personalise learning a little more within the classroom rather than having a program where students come out of their peer group. I’d like to see more of that.

When I speak to students, they’re not that keen to be taken out of their particular classroom. We should support teachers to extend children within their own cohort.

Life isn’t always about being the cleverest or the best. It’s about the quality of the life, how you conduct yourself, regulate your moods, and your anger. It’s not always about being the best and the fastest.

As parents, giving your children the tools to build resilience is just as important as the school program they complete. Any “accelerated” program must also suit a child’s individual needs. ● KATHY WALKER Early Life Foundations founder Kathy W Walker’s latest book, Future-Proofing Your Child, focuses on developing resilience leading into the teen years (Viking, RRP $32.99)

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“We wanted to modernise and extend the library and make it a more pleasant place where you could work, read and meet with a choice of indoor and outdoor spaces,” Brian says.

Last November the new library won the ArchiTeam 2014 Community and Environmental Sustainability awards and has just won an architecture award in the education category of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2015 Victorian Architecture Awards, alongside major projects including the University of Melbourne’s $129 million Design School.

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ook borrowing has tripled at St Monica’s College’s junior campus since its recent award-winning library transformation created a vibrant new heart for the school.

Principal Brian Hanley says students flock into the Pamela Coyne Library from its 8am opening until close at 4.30pm, and up to 80 students attend after-school homework sessions held there.

Founded in 1964, St Monica’s College is a co-educational Catholic school with 1910 students between two Epping campuses, with a country campus at Strath Creek.

The school worked with Branch Studio Architects to renovate and extend the library.

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to the library’s design, which was conceived as a series of ideas about books with ‘‘chapters’’ of the architecture leading library users from one to the next. Inspired by The Secret Garden, the entrance gives a glimpse through to an internal garden courtyard where students can sit and read on timber benches in the shade of a tree.

Facing into the library is a mural in vivid orange, an abstraction of an aerial view over Western Australia’s Bungle Bungle Range. It acts as a visual anchor throughout the library and was painted after hours over three months

by Brad and his partner, artist Ellie Farrell.

Aside from several pods of reading nooks, the lower level has an innovative multifunction reception desk, for borrowing and library catalogue searches, with an audiovisual hot desk. There is also a learning pit with screen and staff working areas.

Translucent curtains provide visual barriers around staff and student working areas, giving greater flexibility in the use of spaces.

Brad replaced the twin narrow stairs that once connected the library’s split levels, with the “Spanish Steps”, a dramatic series of platforms and steps that form spaces for discussion, meeting, photocopying, reading, viewing and presentation, as well as connecting the library levels.

Upstairs, a new reading lounge with cosy window seats and comfortable modular seating extends out with views to the Darebin Creek wetlands and opens to a large deck.

Among the bookshelves is an informal classroom for 24 students and along the back of the upper level there’s a glass-walled research classroom and computer hubs.

Reading nooks are tucked around the spaces.

A carefully considered colour and material palette complements the courtyard artwork, engaging with the Australian outback, an important element of St Monica’s college philosophy.

Orange fabrics, paint finishes and benchtops link back to the artwork and sustainable Australian hardwoods used in plywood and timber finishes link to the building’s natural surrounds.

“We selected materials that related to the language of the outback with long-term durability, where use by the students would enrich their long-term patina,” Brad says.

The library’s running costs have been significantly reduced through improved insulation, cross-ventilation, sun shading and timed lights.

Lighting was converted to LEDs, including clever track lights that zigzag along the building’s original roof trusses.

The project’s environmental sustainability was matched with social objectives, seeking local skills and product sourcing. The school’s maintenance team produced all of the internal joinery, including the Spanish Steps and reception desk in an onsite workshop and local builders did the extension, with renewable timbers and landscaping plants sourced from local suppliers.

Future plans include replacing older buildings with contemporary learning spaces and a wellness centre for counselling, physiotherapy and personal development.

Branch Studio Architects is working on transforming the senior school library and has recently completed an art gallery and media rooms for the school. ● lmclachlan@theweeklyreview.com.au JULY 29, 2015 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 23

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Price \ $700,000 – $750,000

Auction \ August 1 at noon

Fast facts \ A spacious, open-plan apartment on the ground floor of the former Victoria Old Distillery building; flexible living and dining areas with polished floorboards; laminate kitchen with Westinghouse and Kleenmaid appliances; two double bedrooms with built-in storage; mosaic bathroom; laundry; single car space; walk to city, trams and shops.

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hen the owner of this unusual property bought her home 18 years ago, it struck her as perfect for the constant traveller.

Lock it up. Pull down the blinds on the full-length windows and snap shut the scissor gate that guards the vestibule leading to the elevated front door. Leave. Roam.

However, this once rundown corner of Collingwood has since become a traveller’s destination unto itself, crammed with art galleries, fashion wholesalers and cafés whose beguiling aromas waft into the street. The red-brick towers in which this apartment is situated are the former Victoria Old Distillery, now a must-see on local history walks.

Blink and miss it, however; Northumberland Street, off Wellington, initially looks too small and quiet to bother with.

But that’s why its residents like it – it has all the pleasures of a lively neighbourhood with almost none of its noise.

The distillery was built in 1862 for businessman Thomas Aitken, who also owned the Victoria Brewery in East Melbourne. Its brickwork – particularly the pierced brick balustrade parapet and arched windows – continues to fascinate historians, and the complex is heritage listed.

In 1995 it was converted to apartments. Some, including this one, have Commercial 2 zoning and are used for business. Each building retains the name of its original function; there’s the grain store, the distillery tower and the hopper loft, which conjures images of a speakeasy dance hall.

This apartment is on the ground floor of the germinating warehouse (so apt for a creative precinct) and shares a mews courtyard spangled with residents’ flowerpots. Behind the scissor gate is a bluestone vestibule, enclosed on three sides by steel-framed, full-length glass windows that give the living areas a courtyard view. Polished timber stairs lead up to the glass front door, and on the opposite side is a low door leading to storage under the dwelling.

The open-plan area is breathtaking. White concrete and brick walls rise almost four metres to the steel-beamed ceiling, white and criss-crossed with slender wires suspending tiny lights above the polished pine floor.

Living and dining areas adjoin the kitchen and are flexible.

The well-lit space overlooking the courtyard is used for meals while the secluded area against the back wall makes a cosy lounge.

Delineated from both by a tall, timber-topped counter is the kitchen, good-looking in white laminate with chrome pull handles and rounded cabinet edges. The Westinghouse 900-millimetre gas cooktop has a Blanco rangehood, and the dishwasher and wall oven are by Kleenmaid.

There are two double bedrooms; the larger has a high window into the courtyard and a walk-in wardrobe with open racks and shelves. Bedroom two has two built-in wardrobes with silver seashell knobs. Walk between these wardrobes to the bathroom, a stunning space with green mosaic walls and floor and a glass walk-in shower. The gleaming, solid timber cabinet has a recessed basin and pull-out mirror.

The property has gas heating, air-conditioning and a single car space. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Price \ $1.2 million – $1.3 million

Auction \ August 1 at 11am

Walls of glass front this former art gallery turned three-storey townhouse. It opens into a bright lounge that faces a towering lightwell, which filters natural light throughout the house. An additional living space sits just beyond this, then a spacious bathroom with European laundry. An enormous workshop with built-in shelves leads to a two-car garage. There’s the option to pull down the stud wall separating them. Climb a floating wood and steel staircase and once again you’re spoiled with the choice of two living areas, front and back. The one to the rear has a pale stone and timber-finished kitchen with a six-burner stainless-steel Smeg oven. French doors lead out to a large terrace. Head up to the top floor and a smart layout means there’s plenty of space separating the three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. The rear one has an en suite and city views from a Juliet balcony. There’s a tub and a shower in the main bathroom. The city trail is on your doorstep, with Merri Creek and Edinburgh Gardens nearby. ● STEPHEN A. RUSSELL

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Price \ $900,000 – $990,000

Auction \ August 1 at 1pm

This 1920s bungalow has been renovated with family living and entertaining in mind. Four bedrooms (three with walk-in wardrobes, one with built-ins) are joined by living zones over two levels. For families looking for space and renovated comfort, this is an option that requires no more work. Two bedrooms on the ground floor share a large bathroom with a spa, while the two upstairs bedrooms also get their own bathroom. A laundry adds the convenience of storage space and a second toilet downstairs. One can retreat to a front lounge, which has a bay window, Baltic pine floors and a fireplace, or join the rest of the family in the open-plan zone at the rear, where french doors extend the space to a large deck. A rear wall of glass brings a garden view inside and easy indoor/outdoor living caters for a party. Stone-topped benches, a walk-in pantry and stainless-steel appliances equip the kitchen for style and convenience. Heating, cooling, a garage, alarm and central Preston location complete the package. ● EMMA HOUGHTON

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Price \ $700,000 +

Auction \ August 1 at 12.30pm

Winter’s sun fills the long hallway behind this extended Victorian house’s leadlight door, glinting off polished floorboards below a trio of skylights. There’s an arch at one end and library-like light fittings along one wall highlight art. Three bedrooms with ceiling roses sit to one side. The main has a great walk-in wardrobe with its own leadlight window that leads to a beautiful en suite where a clawfoot bath sits on a tessellated tile floor. It also has a separate, glass-enclosed shower. The focus of the open-plan living at the rear is a fantastically big kitchen. Hardwood cabinets support dark stone worktops and there’s an enormous, stainless-steel Blanco oven and a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher.

The second bathroom has laundry facilities tucked in one corner, and it opens to a central courtyard. A wall of bifold doors in the living room can be thrown back to the raised deck and paved backyard with ROW. The Lygon Street tram is just around the corner, with Anstey Station and the bustle of Sydney road not far off. ● STEPHEN A. RUSSELL

If a house could count its blessings, tied for top spot on this one’s list might be the gorgeous arts and crafts interior and the peaceful street close to kindergartens and Regent Station. Oh, and the luxuriant north-easterly garden with an inviting lawn and pergola patio. The single-storey house has been tastefully extended, with a tiled family area to supplement its striking 1920s living and dining rooms. The side entrance hall is spacious. To the right is the main bedroom, with bay window and built-in wardrobe. The kitchen, dining, living and study make one long area, with picture rails. Glass sliding doors link the study with the carpeted living room, which has an Edwardian fireplace, and the dining and kitchen areas share a Baltic pine floor. The kitchen has an Ilve 900-millimetre stove and timber and mullioned-glass cabinetry. Two more double bedrooms have room for built-in storage, and there are two white-tiled bathrooms, one with a glass shower, the other with a bath, off the laundry. The property has a single garage with workshop. ● ALISON BARCLAY

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A contemporary masterpiece beautifully crafted with unparalleled levels of opulence and quality. Expansive proportions, designer and bespoke fittings.

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THORNBURY \ 46 KEON STREET In a street of handsome bungalows, this renovated offering presents light-filled spaces and a bold reinvention of an archetypal design. A comprehensive makeover has considered all aspects of the property, starting at the creeper-covered front fence.

The classic Californian bungalow façade has been opened up with glass french doors that extend the dining space to the front decked verandah. It’s instantly inviting and is cocooned from the street.

A side entry reveals two bedrooms, a bathroom and the open dining and kitchen space in the original part of the house. The front bedroom is a highlight with a bay window, Baltic pine floors and high ceilings. There are stainless-steel Smeg and Bosch appliances in a kitchen that has laundry facilities.

The rear extension flows from the front living areas while also marking a definite departure from the original structure.

Old and new are bridged by a glass-enclosed atrium that injects light and the greenery of a surrounding fernery. The new living space is defined by a wall of glass that frames an idyllic garden scene where a timber pergola creates great lines.

Upstairs is dedicated to a parents’ retreat with en suite. A north-facing wall of glass – clad in plantation shutters – frames peaceful treetop views. ● EMMA HOUGHTON

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Unlimited Potential!

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Double fronted solid brick home often sought but seldom found offers scope to restore it to its former glory & create a masterpiece! Immediately liveable with the potential to further improve or renovate to your liking. Nestled in this highly sought after pocket with large living areas, king sized bedrooms and double Lu garage via row.

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Agent Mario Elezovic 0411 750 111

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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

FITZROY NORTH 3

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111 Fergie Street

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FERGALICIOUS This contemporary three storey terrace offers an abundance of natural light with its private courtyard/ light well/atrium taking advantage of its northerly aspect. Comprising: Ground Floor - 2 enormous work areas or living rooms, bathroom/laundry, huge lock-up garage with room for 2 cars and workshop/flexi room with an adjustable stud wall enabling parking for 4 cars. First Floor - Modern kitchen adjoining dining/living room with French doors opening onto private terrace plus another formal living zone.

Second floor - 3 spacious bedrooms all with BIR's, master bedroom with ensuite and city views perfect for watching the fireworks. An additional bathroom services the other 2 bedrooms. Close to Nth Fitzroy Village shops, cafes. Zoned MIXED USE offering flexibility of use.

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Saturday 1st August at 11:00am Thursday 6.00 - 6.30pm & Saturday 10.30 -11.00am 30 B11 Travis Corbett 0438 777 916 travis@chambersre.com.au Office Level 1/252 St Georges Road Fitzroy North 9489 9888 Website www.chambersre.com.au Auction Open Mel Ref Contact

NORTHCOTE 9 HARTINGTON STREET

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Grand heritage Edwardian, superb location.

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This landmark residence (1910) with architecturally significant exterior detail was the home for 50 years of master-joiner Alfred Hulett. Tastefully restored and immaculately presented, it occupies a corner site close to High Street, transport, parks and schools.

A flexible floor plan comprises four double bedrooms from a wide Baltic-floored hallway, spacious adjoining living and dining rooms, a sunny kitchen with quality appliances, period-style bathroom and laundry. Including an attractive landscaped garden with off street parking, featuring leadlighting, 5 open fireplaces, large attic storage, ducted heating, split-system air conditioning and an alarm system, this exceptional home has exciting potential for an upper-level extension with city views (STCA).

Auction Mel Ref EPR Contact Office

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EAGLEMONT 70 The Righi

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MAGNIFICENTLY SCALED FAMILY LIVING Behind a classic California Bungalow faรงade sits an impressive renovation styled for low maintenance living. Close to shops, station & leading schools, here are 5 double BRs (dressing room & ensuite to main) plus handsome fitted study, elegant living and dining flowing to a balcony with CBD & hillside views, custom kitchen with Smeg appliances, home entertainment room flowing to terrace, 2 stunning bathrooms, laundry & attic. With a landscaped garden, solar pool/spa, 40,000 ltr underground tank & ample parking, this fine home features generous storage, refrigerated & split-system a/c, ducted heating, gas log fires, alarm & video intercom. Land size 754sqm (Approx).

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AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 15 August at 2pm Thur 5.30-6 & Sat 2-2.30 POA Ivanhoe | 9490 2900 James Labiris 0409 094 767 Liz Walker 0412 659 140

FITZROY 101-103 Argyle Street

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ARGYLE HOUSE - A STUNNING CITY SANCTUARY The edgy world of Fitzroy, with its bluestone lanes & world-class street art, is the backdrop to this breathtaking new residence by Interlandi-Mantesso. Retaining the facade & bluestone walls of the original Victorian abode, this striking home, which seamlessly blends the old with new, flows to a nth facing landscaped, stone-paved garden with lawn & outdoor kitchen plus DLUG & fully-serviced studio. With soaring ceilings & abundant light, this expansive home comprises spacious living/dining zones, designer all-Miele kitchen, 4 dbl BRs (main with dressing rm & luxury ensuite), large mezzanine study & 3 further bathrms. Includes quality appointments, a/c & full security. Land 268 sqm (approx).

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 8 August at 12pm Th 12-12.30 & 5.30-6, Sat 11.15-11.45 POA Fitzroy | 9417 1956 Nicholas West 0418 559 494 Andrew De Angelis 0402 039 342 JULY 29, 2015 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 33

BRUNSWICK 27 Carnarvon Street

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"CHEWTON" Immediate enjoyment with options to further enhance and expand (STCA), this landmark Edwardian home boasts three bedrooms and central bathroom, grand formal lounge/dining room, sunroom and separate kitchen/meals area.

Highlights include ducted heating, lead-light windows and polished timber floors, plus a sizeable backyard with excellent ROW access. Close to Sydney Road/Lygon Street shops, cafes and restaurants, choice of trams to uni/hospital precincts and the CBD.

BRUNSWICK 134 Donald Street SPACIOUS EDWARDIAN Ideally located, this semi-detached 2 BR Edwardian has been stylishly updated and comprises central lounge, formal dining and bright kitchen meals, spacious backyard and ROW.

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AUCTION Sat 15 August at 2pm INSPECT Thu 5.30-6 & Sat 10.30-11 GUIDE $730,000 - $800,000 CONTACT Jacqui Knapsey 0418 592 509 Peter Jones 0411 249 965 Brunswick | 9388 0088

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 15 August at 12pm Thu 5.30-6 & Sat 12-12.30 $900,000 - $990,000 Brunswick | 9388 0088 John Sheldrick 0421 944 417 Duncan McPherson 0416 108 436

COBURG 32 Queen Street 1930S TO CONTEMPORARY This near-new residence close to transport & schools offers sitting room/4th BR, 3 double BRs (ensuite & WIR to main), expansive living/dining flowing to deck & garden, kitchen with WI pantry, luxurious bathroom, laundry & powder room. This high-ceilinged home includes a garage, polished timber floors, storage, central heating & cooling, alarm & cabling.

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AUCTION Sat 8 August at 10.30am INSPECT Wed 6.15-6.45 & Sat 10-10.30 GUIDE $950,000 - $1,045,000 CONTACT Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 Carl Sacco 0404 468 258 Coburg | 9353 8444

FITZROY 47 Bell Street

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CLASSIC GRACE WITH UNIQUE ROOF TERRACE Boom period elegance and a refined contemporary renovation combine to give this balcony terrace very special appeal.

Between Brunswick St and the Carlton Gardens, it includes a roof garden giving unrivalled 300-degree views. With abundant light and fine period detail, this handsome residence comprises a double sitting room, informal living/dining area flowing to a northerly landscaped courtyard garden, stylish timber kitchen, three bedrooms plus spacious retreat/ 4th bedroom, two stunning bathrooms and powder room. Fittings and appointments of this exceptional home include polished oak floors, ample storage, delicate period glass detail, hydronic heating and alarm.

FITZROY 27 Greeves Street PERIOD GRACE This wide Victorian terrace off Brunswick St, with north-facing courtyard opening from a very spacious living/dining room, offers 2 double BRs (both with OFPs and custom BIRs), Smeg-equipped kitchen and refitted bathroom/laundry.

Features include exposed bluestone walls, polished timber floors, split-system air conditioning and quality fittings.

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AUCTION Sat 15 August at 12.30pm INSPECT Thu 1.15-1.45 & Sat 11.30-12 GUIDE $950,000 - $1,030,000 CONTACT Luke Chisholm 0439 392 887 Fitzroy | 9417 1956

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 8 August at 10.30am Thu 12.30-1 & Sat 12-12.30 $1,500,000 - $1,650,000 Fitzroy | 9417 1956 Roland Paterson 0417 367 997

FITZROY 26 Mahoney Street

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PRIZED POSITION, GREAT POTENTIAL This deceptively spacious Victorian terrace set behind a walled courtyard moments from Brunswick St offers comfortable living with brilliant potential to update. It offers 3BRs, kitchen open to a spacious living/dining room flowing to a second courtyard with northerly light & laneway access, plus a neat bathroom/laundry, period detail & gas heating.

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AUCTION Sat 8 August at 12.30pm INSPECT Thu 12.30-1 & Sat 10.45-11.15 GUIDE $900,000- $990,000 CONTACT Luke Chisholm 0439 392 887 Fitzroy | 9417 1956

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COLLINGWOOD 59 Gipps Street

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FEDERATION TO MODERN: A HOUSE OF SURPRISES This captivating home, close to transport and leading cafes, and within easy walking distance to the CBD, has been creatively renovated and extended to incorporate a spacious light-filled living and dining room, with soaring timber truss ceiling and pot belly stove, open to a solid timber kitchen and flowing to deck and private ROW-access courtyard. A functional floor plan incorporates two double bedrooms with custom BIRs and a stylish bathroom with freestanding bath and shower. Including vast loft storage and a tank-fed laundry, this warm and inviting home features polished hardwood floors, period detail, split-system air conditioning and alarm system.

CARLTON NORTH 128 Amess Street FEDERATION ELEGANCE Stylish 2BR period home includes updated bathroom, wide lounge, open living/meals and timber-cabinet kitchen, gas heating, high ceilings, brick-paved courtyard with ROW access. Close to cafes and shops, schools and public transport. Land 200m2 approx.

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AUCTION Sat 8 August at 12pm INSPECT Thu 12-12.30 & Sat 9.30-10 GUIDE $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 CONTACT James Pilliner 0405 106 421 Stewart Kyle 0403 162 924 Carlton North | 9347 4322

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 15 August at 3pm Wed 1-1.30 & Sat 10.45-11.15 $840,000 - $880,000 Fitzroy | 9417 1956 Arch Staver 0417 515 802 Rick Daniel 0409 737 985

NORTHCOTE 107 Charles Street BLUE RIBBON LOCALE Features three bedrooms, contemporary bathroom, big study/home office, granite-bench kitchen with Miele/Smeg appliances and spacious open-plan living/dining, city views, ducted heating and split-system a/c, alarm, north-facing courtyard garden & OSP.

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AUCTION Sat 8 August at 12pm INSPECT Thu 5.15-5.45 & Sat 12.30-1 GUIDE $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 CONTACT John Karr 0419 522 328 Olivia Triandos 0408 369 184 Northcote | 9486 1800

NORTHCOTE 226 Darebin Road

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A GREAT DESIGN FOR FAMILY LIVING This masterbuilt 4BR residence on a low-maintenance block with a bus stop at the door and close to schools, High St and Fairfield shopping, comprises large sitting and dining rooms; expansive informal living area open to an impressively equipped kitchen (granite benchtops, quality cabinetry and appliances); upstairs family living/ fitted study; 4 double BRs (dual walk-in wardrobes, ensuite and balcony with CBD views to main); family bathroom (bath and shower), separate WC, laundry and adjoining powder room. Including double garage, double glazing, ducted vacuum and a salt-chlorinated swimming pool. This light-filled home features generous storage, air conditioning and alarm.

NORTHCOTE 6 Leonard Street EXTENDED EDWARDIAN In a prestigious Westgarth pocket, this freestanding period beauty boasts three bedrooms, ensuite and main bathroom, spacious lounge/dining, contemporary kitchen and light-filled open living area, hydronic heating and split-system a/c, attic storage, plus bi-folds to paved entertaining area and private back garden, front off-street parking.

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AUCTION Sat 8 August at 11am INSPECT Wed 6.15-6.45 & Sat 1.15-1.45 GUIDE $870,000 - $950,000 CONTACT Grant Leonard 0407 323 181 Northcote | 9486 1800

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 8 August at 11am Thur 1-1.30 & Sat 1-1.30 $950,000 - $1,050,000 Northcote | 9486 1800 Annalise Newell 0402 937 607 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452

NORTHCOTE 32 Christmas Street

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INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY In a quiet residential street, this charming, freestanding period home with side drive comprises 2 bedrooms, central lounge, with OFP, kitchen/meals area, large established garden and is conveniently located to All Nations Park, High St and Northcote Plaza.

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AUCTION Sat 15 August at 11am INSPECT Wed 5.30-6 & Sat 2.15-2.45 GUIDE $820,000 - $900,000 CONTACT Jacqui Knapsey 0418 592 509 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Northcote | 9486 1800

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PRESTON 44 Goldsmith Avenue THE ULTIMATE IN FAMILY LIVING! Indulge with delight in the exceptional craftsmanship of this outstanding 1920s residence comprehensively renovated over two breathtaking levels. Boasts 4BRs (walk-in-robes), Open plan living/dining to flowing deck/north garden, elegant sitting room, stunning kitchen, 2 bathrooms, alarm, ducted heating, s/s air-con, auto garage. Close to all Amenities.

RESERVOIR 28 Foch Street "DAVSTON" Art Deco elegance and style, this solid-brick 3BR + study home includes contemporary bathroom, lounge and dining, modern kitchen/meals, ducted heating, expansive backyard garden with garage via side driveway. Close to Plenty Road trams and Regent Station, Preston Primary School, High Street cafes, shops and Preston Market.

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AUCTION This Sat at 1pm INSPECT Thurs 7-7.30 & Sat 12.30-1 GUIDE $900,000 - $990,000 CONTACT Colin Abbas 0414 659 635 Joe Horton 0421 128 008 Preston | 9478 5000

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AUCTION Sat 15 August at 12pm INSPECT Thurs 6.45-7.15 & Sat 12.30-1 GUIDE $720,000 - $790,000 CONTACT Peter Stratakos 0419 396 481 Preston | 9478 5000

THORNBURY 13 Flinders Street QUALITY, STYLE, VERSATILITY Ideally located, this distinctive 4BR Victorian home includes period-inspired bathroom, open-plan living/dining area and contemporary kitchen with European appliances, heating and cooling, plus a north-facing backyard with brick-paved entertaining area. Close to cafes and shopping precincts, local schools and parks, and trams and trains to the CBD.

PRESTON 5 Kenneth Street PERIOD CHARM, MODERN STYLE Tastefully renovated 3BR home includes stylish bathroom, study/sunroom, lounge and dining, stone-top kitchen with walk-in pantry, heating and cooling, laundry/second WC, plus a sizeable backyard with entertaining deck and double garage (remote). Close to public transport and local schools, easy access to High Street cafes and Preston Market.

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AUCTION Sat 15 August at 11am INSPECT Thu 6.15-6.45 & Sat 12.30-1 GUIDE $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 CONTACT Grant Leonard 0407 323 181 Northcote | 9486 1800

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AUCTION Sat 15 August at 12pm INSPECT Thurs 6.30-7 & Sat 2.15-2.45 GUIDE $770,000 - $850,000 CONTACT Colin Abbas 0414 659 635 Truc Nguyen 0402 912 238 Preston | 9478 5000

PRESTON 66 Cramer Street

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"MILVERTON" - ONE OF A KIND With its elegant Edwardian details, added features and prime location, this distinctive home comprises three bedrooms and central bathroom, light-filled lounge, timber kitchen and rear living room. Highlights include heating and cooling, high ceilings, plus a delightful courtyard garden with brick-paved entertaining area, garage (remote) and three additional undercover parking spaces. Close to High Street cafes and shops, Preston Market, Preston Station, local parks and schools.

CARLTON 18/650 Swanston Street HERITAGE SITE PENTHOUSE This exceptionally quiet & spacious apartment in the Carlton Fire Station development (1928) with expansive walled balcony (33 sq.m. approx.) offers well-proportioned living & dining room, neat kitchen, 2 double BRs (BIRs), large bathroom & a concealed laundry, plus garaging, intercom security, double glazing & split-system air conditioning.

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AUCTION Sat 15 August at 12pm INSPECT Thu 12.30-1 & Sat 2.45-3.15 GUIDE $620,000 - $680,000 CONTACT Rick Daniel 0409 737 985 Petria Thomas 0431 411 181 Carlton North | 9347 4322

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 15 August at 3pm Thurs 6-6.30 & Sat 11.45-12.15 $660,000 - $720,000 Preston | 9478 5000 Colin Abbas 0414 659 635 Peter Stratakos 0419 396 481

ALPHINGTON 100 Wingrove Street PERIOD APPEAL, EXCITING POTENTIAL This 1920s residence on a corner site with a northerly aspect offers brilliant scope for renovation or to create a fine new residence (STCA) close to transport, Fairfield Village, parkland & schools. With period detail, it offers 3 BRs, study area, spacious living room, kitchen/meals opening to sunroom, neat bathroom, utility room & laundry, plus a garage & OSP.

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AUCTION Sat 8 August at 2pm INSPECT Thur 2-2.30 & Sat 12.30-1 GUIDE $680,000 - $740,000 CONTACT Nick Smith 0425 755 238 Gordon Hope 0403 613 577 Ivanhoe | 9490 2900

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FAIRFIELD 151 Station Street In a brand new development where quality, design and attention to detail are paramount, these eight remaining 2-3 bedroom residences have all been conceived as luxurious penthouses. Configured as either single level or 2-storey domains with spectacular views or secluded private outlooks, each is defined by exceptional proportions and the very latest finishes. These unique residences all with car-spaces cater to every lifestyle requirement in the heart of Fairfield village.

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BRUNSWICK 7 Black Street A sense of something spectacular is realized in the vast three-level spaces of this outstanding warehouse conversion located at the doorstep of Royal Park, Sydney Rd and city trails/transport. Spanning over 300 sqm (approx.) with 180degree views, this brilliantly designed domain features two bedrooms (top-floor main) with study zone, two bathrooms, spacious living, dining to terrace and massive ground-floor for 4-6 cars with studio/office space.

Auction

Saturday 15th August at 3.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 1-1.30pm & 5.30-6pm Saturday 1-1.30pm

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Julie Susnjara 0408 006 662 Vincent Taylor 0417 586 271

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286 Queens Parade Fitzroy North 9488 0688

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COLLINGWOOD 113 Easey Street Easey come, Easey go in the direction you choose as this comfortable three bedroom home is poised for future success in a popular inner-city position. Entry-level buyers and investors will walk right in and make it their own while renovators and builders will bring a fresh new contemporary style (STCA) to this fabulous 306 sqm site (approx) near Smith and Brunswick Streets, Yarra parkland and train station.

Auction

Saturday 15th August at 11.30am

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Thursday 2-2.30pm Saturday 12.30-1pm

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Belinda Lindsay 0409 853 769 Hamish Lindsay 0477 435 740

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286 Queens Parade Fitzroy North 9488 0688

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FITZROY 129 Westgarth Street This inviting Victorian terrace retains all its period charm and enjoys a coveted location in the heart of Fitzroy. Includes arched entry hall, 2 big bedrooms (both with built-in-robes), full width living room, separate dining room, study, kitchen and bathroom.

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FITZROY NORTH 119/4 Bik Lane With its sleek contemporary style, easy care attitude and tucked away yet central position, this first floor two bedroom apartment offers the best of inner city living. Blanco stone kitchen, undercover terrace, secure entry and basement carspace, storage unit.

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Northcote 115 Separation Street

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Prime Location - Overlooking Parklands

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Renovate, re-develop or extend (STCA). Positioned literally a stone’s throw to High Street cafés & shops, tram line, Northcote station & almost alongside Northcote Plaza & All Nations Park, this double fronted WB stands in a highly sought after convenient location.

Comprising a modest kitchen with meals area, spacious living room, 2 bedrooms, central bathroom, separate laundry & single garage.

All set on 347m2 approx with a sun drenched north facing rear yard.

Saturday 8th August at 11:00am View Thurs 5:30-6:00pm & Sat 11:00-11:30am Chris Vrantsis 0418 883 118 chris.vrantsis@raywhite.com raywhite.com | 9489 5777

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Embracing sensational open plan living in the safe and secure Nicholson Park residential complex, this 4 bedroom + study, 2 bathroom townhouse showcases generous central living and dining, kitchen with walk-in pantry, bright bedrooms with BIRs, tasteful bathrooms, upstairs study/retreat, private balcony, laundry, new carpet and blinds, and car space.

This Sat 01/08/2015 12:30 PM

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View Thurs 12:30-1pm & Sat from 12noon Ripple Wu 0433 903 099 Allan Smith 0419 522 440 raywhite.com | 9878 4411

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AUCTION SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH AT 11.00 A.M. INSPECT SATURDAY 11.00-11.30 A.M. Spacious tile roof strata title villa unit conveniently located close to schools, shops, transport.

Comp 2 bedrooms (b.i.r’s) separate loungeroom (gas heater), large kitchen.

Features central bathroom, sep laundry. Property currently leased month/month tenancy.

Suit 1st home buyer, owner/occupier etc.

Contact Tom: 0409877645 or Drew: 0409877646 e: drew@thomasriddell.com.au

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NORTHCOTE 23 SOUTH PARK STREET Your private Westgarth Hideaway Built with attention to detail, this near new two bedroom plus study townhouse in Westgarth offers a reverse living design featuring a larger than normal open living, dining & quality kitchen accessing an entertainer’s terrace. Includes Caesarstone surfaces, Italian porcelain tiles, gleaming hardwood floors, laundry facilities, 2 OSP spaces, heating/cooling & a ducted vacuum system.

NORTHCOTE 59 BEAVERS ROAD

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Great Opportunity to Enter the Northcote Market A stroll to vibrant High Street, transport, and close to the CBD, this two bedroom home with new roof makes a great investment or first home.

PRICE INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 15th August at 11.30am $700,000-$750,000 Wed 6-6.30pm & Sat 12.30-1pm Photo ID required Luke Brizzi 0417 324 339 Anthony De Iesi 0407 803 501

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Saturday 15th August at 1.00pm $720,000-$770,000 Wed 7-7.30pm & Sat 1.30-2pm Photo ID required Luke Brizzi 0417 324 339 Anthony De Iesi 0407 803 501

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Superior in Every Way Boasting a light-filled, generous interior with sophisticated finishes and modern comforts, this brand new, two bedroom, three bathroom townhouse is just moments to popular amenities.

INSPECT CONTACT

Saturday 8th August at 10.00am Thur 5.30-6pm & Sat 2.30-3pm Photo ID required Anthony De Iesi 0407 803 501 Luke Brizzi 0417 324 339

NORTHCOTE 9489 9422 | BRUNSWICK 9387 0611 | PRESTON 9478 6344 | ESSENDON 9373 0000 | IVANHOE 9499 7992

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0431 170 956

Written Guarantees

LIC102400

Reblocking/Underpinning

V Concrete Products & Services Cards Welcome

www.concreteremoval.com.au Call 0412 639 279 V

9999 3801

177646

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J.L. Hutt Electrical

L060499 REC 12238

1156305-HM40-14

24 HOUR SERVICE Rec: 17824

• Entensions/Refurbishments • Switchboard Upgrades/Safety Switches Specialising in all Electrical Installations • House Rewires FREE QUOTES • Phone/Data/TV & CCTV No Job too big or small • Oven & Hot Plate Repairs • Hot Water Service Repairs www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au • Security Alarms • AC Installations

Jason 1300 644 698

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Painters/Decorators

EPS PAINTERS & DECORATORS

FULLY QUALIFIED TRADESMAN G6737566AA-dc1Apr

1156306-HM40-14

Electricians

Master Painter Over 30 years experience

Master Painters Australia R.N.1087

0419 558 817 or 9363 3689

Real Estate

section of Network Classifieds.

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Painters/Decorators

GRIFA GROUP PAINTING PTY LTD

Specialising in domestic & commercial painting 9 Wallpapering 9 Dulux accredited Phone Vincent: 0418 874 056 or 9354 1942 Email: vincent.grifa@bigpond.com.au www.grifapainting.com.au 1188094-HM25-15 G6513235

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FIVE STAR REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING Full Insurance All work Council approved 15 years guarantee All Council permits supplied 100% computer levelling Concrete pump used 15 years experience For a free quote and advice

Contact Simon:

9309 0700 - 0411 174 000 V

Rubbish Removal

• Demolition Specialists • Backyard Cleanups • Concrete Broken or Cut & Removed • Tree Lopping & Removal • Rental Cleanups • Deceased Estate Cleanups We Take Anything Away

PLUMBER

Call 0434 525 311

CAFFYN PLUMBING PTY. LTD

9386 3000

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*Domestic *Commercial *Industrial

General Plumbing, Gas Fittings, Blocked Drains, Roofing, Hot & Cold, Water Renewals, House Renovations.

We accept these cards

17 Years Guarantee 10% Pensioner Discount Council Permit Supplied Computer Levelling

AARON & JOHN’S DEMOLITION & RUBBISH REMOVALS

Plumbing

24 HRS 7 DAYS

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1152285-PB36-14

• Licensed & Prompt Expert Service • All Jobs • Reasonable Rates • All Domestic & Commercial Installation Needs • Extensions • Phone/Data/TV • A/C • No Job Too Small G6206821AA-dc7Aug

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David: 0425 811 882 Ash: 0403 619 333

Free Quote All Suburbs Insurance Elevation

ADW Electrical

Electrician

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ABN 40 640 572 030

Tel: 9309 2351

Electricians

Andrew 0405 315 878

REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING

977914

1181360-CG17-15

cut and removed Fully insured Satisfaction guaranteed Free quotes

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Melbourne Concrete Removal Concrete

ALL AROUND

LN 31439

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Tiling

AARON’S TILING

Over 30 Years Experience Specialising In: • Floor & Wall Tiles • Old & New Homes • Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation Free Measure & Quote.

0432 774 645

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General Classifieds

WINDOWS 1

1191002-HM29-15

Window Replacement Service Aluminum, Timber and UPVC Windows Free Measure and quote

Servicing all of Greater Melbourne

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9703 1530

Mind Body & Spirit

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TANTRA Learn how to create intimacy and trust within a sacred environment. Please phone 0450 056 698.

section of Network Classifieds.

Find it in the

General

Wardrobes

section of Network Classifieds.

Pets & Services

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QUALIFIED DRAINER

ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE

New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale.

It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice.

A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets

Employment V

Positions Vacant

MACHINIST WANTED

Experienced machinist wanted to work from home, making ladies dresses, tops, skirts and pants. Must have an industrial sewing machine.

Call Mary 9746 0891

PANEL BEATER

Trades person required for busy Airport West shop.

Plenty of overtime available. Only qualified need apply.

Call Steve: 0429 333 980

1133052-LB19-14

Professional Services

Adult Services

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Top of the Town now

518 Flinders Street Melbourne

1189641-RC27-15

ALL ADVERTISEMENTS booked under this classification are strictly for ancillary roles only.

To comply with the law it is still an offence under the Sex Work Act 1994 to publish any statements intended or likely to induce a person to seek work as a sex worker.

CBD Brothel BUSY BUSY BUSY Ladies welcome

Adult Services

Private introductions Discreet rear entrance

Manhattan Terrace 554-556 Swanston St, Melbourne

03 9347 6000 (2hr meter parking out front)

SWA4281be

1171586-RC06-15

Please contact Vesco 0419 012 592 SANDWICH HAND

Allrounder required, hours neg.

Must be experienced. Immediate start. Phone: 0468 657 616.

SWA5693be

Beautiful NEW Hot Ladies...

Plus your usual favourites.

Many languages spoken by our ladies.

9314 8800

24 Buchanan Rd, Brooklyn

S W A 113E

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9696 9199 45-47 Tope Street, South Melbourne SWA5109BE

JADOLIK.COM

Tantra, Nuru, Geisha Bodywork.

Toorak Rd, South Yarra.

Phone (03) 9824 2261.

Phone - 1300 Escort 1300 372 678.

24hrs/7 days. swa4281be.

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Motoring V

Auto Services/ Repair

WE PAY

$300 min for Drive-Ins

Any car just bring it to 5 Holcourt Rd Laverton or we can tow away & still give you $250 min.

“We also buy trucks and vans, ring for a price”

Ring Robert

0417 012 961

Buy, Rent & Sell in the

Real Estate

LMCT9297

section of Network Classifieds.

10am till late ladies welcome.

32 Montefiore Street Fairfield

9482 3835 V

Mel: 31A8

G6642027AA-dc12Mar

Massage Therapists

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

CARLTON Chinese Massage.

Natural Therapy. 63 Pelham Street.

Open 7 days.

10.00am-9pm. 9939 8867.

MASSAGE Altona, 11am-11pm.

Private house, Hammond Street.

Call 0434 581 971.

Massage Therapy

Relaxation. 305 Queensberry St, North Melbourne. 7 days.

Telephone: 9077 7620.

Yan 0403 664 136

ASIAN MALE MASSEUR

Full body relaxation massage.

7 days, Heidelberg West.

General Classifieds 1171600-KC6-15

Professional

$80

Body Rubs

Adult Services

Octopuses

Must be trade qualified Panel Beater and a trade qualified Painter that must be able to colour match.

Spot on has 3 locations North Sunshine, Deer Park and Maidstone.

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Adult Services

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9077 5950 V

Panel Beaters and Spray Painters

Specialising in homes. Must able to complete job documentation and read Builders Plans. Punctuality a must, ability to work as part of a team and independently in a busy environment.

Applications accepted from 3rd and 4th year Drainers.

Phone Reg 0417 364 912 or Email: drains@casabenegroup.com.au

swa6413B

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Vacancies

Due to expansion we are seeking

section of Network Classifieds.

1193032-LN31-15

Adult Employment

Positions Vacant

Spot On Panels

Motoring

General Classifieds V

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Positions Vacant

section of Network Classifieds.

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Windows

Employment

1190988-HM29-15

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General Classifieds

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