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predict that half the jobs we know today will no longer exist by 2025.

Today’s kids will need to think on their feet and adapt fast if they are to succeed in this uncertain jobs landscape. That’s why smart schools are emphasising skills such as innovation, creativity and critical thinking that will help future-proof their students.

I reckon we should add a sense of humour to that list of 21st century essential skills.

This week’s cover star, Charlie Pickering, was destined for a career in law before he decided to unleash his comic genius and follow his childhood dream. Now he’s one of our most successful media personalities, with his own TV show and production company.

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or 40 years I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for the kind of lamp post under which a faun might be found.

A Victorian-style gas lamp that shone day and night in a snowy wood was the landmark to the enchanted country of Narnia and has burnt brightly in my mind ever since I first read The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe.

Through the decades the C.S.Lewis classic has retained its power to transport, right down to the gentle brush of fur against cheek as young protagonists push through the coats into a closet world where it remains forever winter, never Christmas.

Even the belated understanding that it was chock-a-block full of Christian symbolism and was, in fact, a heavy-handed religious allegory could not dispel its magic.

It seems nothing we read in adulthood can destroy the enchantment of a story absorbed in youth.

Far from pure escapism, the real power of children’s literature – particularly the fantasy genre – is that it encourages kids to make

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The brussels sprouts of reality, the kale of consequence, are made as digestible as fairy bread while trotting along with a unicorn through a lilac wood.

It’s no coincidence many of the most-loved children’s books have at their heart characters who are displaced, marginalised, lost, lonely and generally misunderstood.

It is 30 years since Roald Dahl sat down to write the first draft of Matilda.

The story of a lonely girl with precocious powers and truly awful parents was Dahl’s 16th novel for children and, by all accounts, the one he found most difficult to craft.

According to his daughter, Lucy, the great author believed the writing was on the wall for books because of new technologies and he wanted Matilda to make people care.

And care they did, with the book selling many millions of copies, winning hearts across nations after it was eventually published in 1988 – two years before its author died.

Inevitably, in 1996 came the movie starring Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman as Matilda’s parents and Mara Wilson as the child star.

Now, at long last, Matilda, the universally acclaimed musical with songs by our own wild-haired genius Tim Minchin, is about to open in Melbourne.

The musician and comedian has described Matilda as “an avatar for all our ambitions when we are little and powerless. She’s perfect in the face of the horrible people around her”.

Psychological studies have shown that when reading about characters we love, we subconsciously adopt their behaviour and become a little more like them.

While that makes me somewhere between a hobbit and Hercule Poirot, Tim … well, he’s been immersed in Matilda for more than five years now.

He may not be able to perform telekinesis but he can certainly help shift attitudes and generate debate, as demonstrated by his satirical song calling for Cardinal George Pell to return to Australia to give evidence before the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Because, to borrow from Matilda, “somewhere inside all of us is the power to change the world”. ● sharris@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Charlie Pickering fell hard for television early: “When I was a kid I remember the last episode of M*A*S*H going to air (Goodbye, Farewell and Amen) Amen and my parents having a M*A*S*H party where all their friends dressed up in army fatigues and drank martinis,” he says.

“And I was in the army gear because I’d watched M*A*S*H with my folks. And that was the most-watched piece of scripted television.

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hat was a cultural moment that heaps of people had in common. TV is experienced differently now. People see a moment on YouTube … but I do still believe that you can make great art in television. Television is capable of magic still.”

It’s this belief that keeps Charlie striving to get better.

We’re in a production office near the ABC studios in Elsternwick. It’s just after nine in the morning and Charlie has a big production day ahead for his news observation show The Weekly Weekly.

But first it’s a coffee and some thoughts on how he managed to go from that little kid understanding that big TV moment and dreaming of life as a comedian to owning the production company that makes the show he writes and presents. And working for a network that encourages him to do the best he can. The 12-year-old Charlie would have had a name for this: nirvana.

“I’ve been amazed at the lack of interference from the ABC,” he says. “The freedom. There has never been a moment where the network has tried to say, ‘You’ve gone too far’.

“We’re encouraged to give the viewers the best television we can possibly make. We’re encouraged to challenge ourselves and to make it funnier. We’re encouraged to think the most of our viewers.”

And he is relishing freedom from some of the pressures inherent in working in commercial television.

“I walked away from a career in the law to be a

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doing articles at a law firm. He was 23. “I have a law degree. I bought a suit. And had a security pass for a week. My wife’s an actual lawyer so I’m very careful to say I am not a lawyer.

“I realised quickly that it wasn’t going to make me happy. I got there, it was a great firm. I was getting in as early as I could and leaving as late as I could to try and impress people. And I noticed that the partners in the corner offices were there before I got there and left after I left and I never saw them smile once.

“I’m naturally competitive and so I’m thinking, ‘In 10 years’ time I want to be one of those guys’. That’s what success is in this environment. And the more I looked at them the more I thought, ‘If I spend 10 years to become sad in a corner and not seeing my family, then that’s a terrible strategy’.”

Even though he left the law swiftly, he still has regrets.

“I wish I’d been more serious about comedy sooner.”

Sooner than 23? “I know that sounds strange, but a good friend of mine Josh Thomas pretty much went from high school to doing comedy … there are times when I think, ‘I wish I’d backed what I knew’.”

After years of stand-up, Charlie was selected in 2009 to host Channel Ten’s The Project, bringing his dry

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comedian,” he says. “Probably part of that was so that my decisions weren’t made just because of business, they were made creatively. So I feel much more at home at the ABC, where the only stakeholder you have is the viewer.”

Charlie’s creative control is boosted further by his role as executive producer of The Weekly and as a partner in the company, Thinkative, that makes it. “That changes the dynamic again,” he says.

Is his law degree useful? “To the extent that I know to get other people to look over the contract instead of me.”

Charlie, 38, grew up in Brighton “smaller than other kids”. But that didn’t get in the way of sport: cricket, hockey and basketball. “I was very serious about cricket.” But it was comedy he loved most. “From the age of 12, I secretly knew I wanted to be a comedian.

But when your parents have worked really hard to send you to an expensive school, you can’t tell them that you’re going to take all that and channel it into a comedy career.”

Which is precisely what he ended up doing. After completing a law degree, Charlie spent just one week

humour and sharp observations to a national audience.

He spent five years at the desk, working with Peter Helliar, Dave Hughes and Carrie Bickmore. He quit in 2014 feeling “compromised by commercial decisions”.

Charlie had expressed deep misgivings about an interview the show conducted with Kim Duthie, the “St Kilda schoolgirl” involved in the 2011 sex scandal – a minor unaccompanied by an adult, who, still being filmed after she thought the interview was over, admitted she’d lied through the interview. It was a low point for the program and Charlie knew it.

The fail stung, and he wasn’t going to let it happen again. Charlie and Carrie Bickmore later got their way when producers lined up an interview with 2Day FM DJ Mel Greig after the “royal prank call”. Last April Charlie said: “Carrie and I spent the entire day fighting it … We were able to win that fight, but once again it damages your relationship with your organisation.”

He says now: “It’s never easy to communicate to the people who own the cameras and are your bosses that you’re not comfortable doing something. I owed it to the audience and to myself enough to not be someone I wasn’t.”

Not that he regrets his time with Ten. “I loved the team at The Project,” he says. “Channel Ten was the first network to take a risk on me as new talent and in one 12-month period they made me a co-host on

Your Generation and made me host on The Project. That is a huge risk to take … Credit to them. I will never forget that.”

Creative differences weren’t the only reason Charlie wanted to leave The Project. He and his wife, Sarah Krasnostein, were about to have their first child (now 18 months). Charlie didn’t want to be absent. “I hadn’t had a baby yet so I had no idea what that reality is like. Now I do. (For privacy, Charlie asks media not to mention the gender of their child).

“I never wanted to be the kind of parent who wasn’t around. I never wanted to put the pressure on my partner who has two flourishing careers herself to expect that she would have to do dinner and bath every night because I was working nine to five. For many years my wife and I had never really had dinner at dinner time because I would be home late from work every night.”

There was a cost to that. “I don’t like the term work-life balance; to me it’s just about being mindful of priorities. I want to be present raising my child. I want to be a present partner in my relationship and that is as important as having my stupid mug on TV.” Parenthood? “Love it. I wanted to be a good parent as much as I wanted to make good television. And wanted to be a good husband.”

Charlie and Sarah, a lawyer and author, were married three years ago. “She’s writing a biography of a woman and she has a publishing deal in the UK and US. She’s a very good writer.”

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e remains inspired by his comedic heroes, such as TV presenter Jon Stewart and writers Bill Bryson and Clive James. “Clive James, since I was a kid, was the best thing and he still is.

Utterly remarkable.”

He grew up loving Clive James’ New Year’s Eve specials on television and there were echoes of his idol in The Yearly, Charlie’s end-of-year review that screened last Yearly December. It was tight, intelligent and funny television.

I happily watched it twice and reflected that the host is a man in charge of his material, marrying thoughtful commentary with jokes. He shouldn’t feel awkward mentioning Clive James in the same breath.

“I had as a kid watched him do the New Year’s Eve specials and I thought, ‘God I’d love to do that’,” Charlie says. “What Clive James and I have in common is … not a lot, he’s in a whole other stratosphere. He never saw low culture and high culture. All things are culture. And that is a product of a classical education … There shouldn’t be anything you think is beneath you to talk about.”

The Weekly is a strong presence on the ABC’s Wednesday schedule. A highlight has been Charlie’s left-field interviews, including with a darkly amusing Harrison Ford who “got” the humour of the show and played along with Charlie’s teasing about the actor being accident-prone. “I came out thinking, ‘That was a real moment, something unexpected happened’.”

Away from work Charlie likes long rides on his bike.

His favourite trip is riding to Kinglake, 46 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. “Once you have a baby those rides have to get shorter because you haven’t got four hours to ride up a mountain any more.”

He watches any news and loves reading history books.

“I love good television, old and new. Always been a passion. I know everyone binges but I really like to try and curate my viewing and seek out really great things to watch, really great comedy.

“Zach Galifianakis and Louis C.K. have collaborated on a show called Baskets. I think it might be the most beautiful piece of comedy I’ve seen on television for years. It is art. Television as art. I still have a belief that TV can do that, even given the fracturing and download platforms.”

A producer opens the door and nods to Charlie. It’s time to get back to work. As long as he believes that television is still capable of magic, Charlie will be in there working.

“Making television is what I always wanted to do,” he says. “So I will hang on to that with both hands and tight as I can.” ● pwilmoth@theweeklyreview.com.au MARCH 9, 2016 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 9

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Brittany Davis is fast becoming Melbourne’s latest “it” girl. The 23-year-old, who works in sales for fashion label Manning Cartell, first caught the eye of the social snappers on the arm of Geelong football champion Joel Selwood, whom she started dating just over a year ago. But there’s more to Brittany than being a WAG. She’s an official ambassador for Variety and also works with VicHealth and the Cotton On Foundation. Last month she was named ambassador for the 21st Melbourne Grand Prix.

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But it’s the ride in the two-seater F1 car she’s most excited about. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

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After completing a teaching degree at interested” Australian Catholic University, she has The best part about success? been using her skills to help those less “It’s not just the success itself but the fortunate. journey you embark on. For me it is about “This year I’m doing relief teaching at a surpassing my own expectations, setting new special-needs school,” she says. “It’s quite goals and bettering myself every day.” challenging but so rewarding. I love being with kids and seeing them learn.”

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LET’S DO DRINKS Albert and Sydney ● 382 Sydney Road, Brunswick ● 8354 6600 ● albertandsydney.com.au THE VIBE \ Albert Street Food and Wine has been rebadged as Albert and Sydney. The revamped space reflects a relaxed approach to food.

FRIED CHICKEN, CHIPS, COLESLAW & DONUTS

THE CROWD \ A cross-section of the inner north: girlfriends catching up for cocktails, mates sharing craft beers and couples chilling out with a wine.

THE FOOD \ A share menu has been built around the drinks menu. Snacks include pork bao, roast duck sliders, cheese or charcuterie platters and a refreshing heirloom tomato salad.

THE DRINK \ Try a classic martini or sip on a Chambord raspberry cocktail.

There’s wine by the glass, and bottle and craft beers and spirits.

THE VERDICT

The perfect place for a casual glass of wine and plate of cheese, or party into the night with tunes. ● VIRGINIA MILLEN

J U A N I TA P E A C H E S \ B R U N S W I C K

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n the back streets of Brunswick, through an unassuming stucco-bricked warehouse door, Melbourne’s best fried chicken is emerging out of an ’80s deep fryer from The Colonel himself (the fryer, that is; the chicken’s sourced from Hazeldene’s). Juanita Peaches is an ode to the region where owner Raph Rashid spent much of his 20s documenting the exploits of the local hip-hop scene, returning to help kick-start Melbourne’s food-truck revolution with his Beatbox Kitchen and Taco Trucks. The name, Raph explains, evokes “the strongest Latina woman you’ve ever met, who might be writing to her incarcerated sweetheart in the back of an ’80s Teen Angels magazine”. Elaborate, but we get it.

It’s not just his chicken that’s worth writing home about. The All Day Donuts – fluffy, yeasty, haloed by a perfect “skunk-line” (a sign that they’re light enough to float) – are some of the best I’ve had; glazed, covered in hundreds and thousands, piped full of cheesecake or seasonal house-made jam (yes, I know!).

I took a cheeseburger home and thought I’d give it a little nibble before dinner. Wrong! I knew from the first mouthful of melted cheesy, crunchy, oniony and local-butcher-pattie goodness that my hubby wasn’t going to get a bite. Ay caramba! Guilty as charged. ● aliceinframes@theweeklyreview.com.au

● 12 Edward Street, Brunswick ● 8060 6664 ● alldaydonuts.com ● Fully licensed

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THE DECOR \ A graffiti wall, dark booths and high tables give Albert and Sydney an industrial luxe feel.

EATING ING \ Kimchi. All this extra meat ingestion calls for some serious chi adjustment. Cabbage, chilli, fish funk.

What’s not to like? I love The Fermentary kimchi, and grab their kimchi juice separately as well to put through morning juices and Bloody Marys. ● COOKING OOKING \ Parsnips. They’re just coming into season and taste like sweet white carrots after a bit of poaching in chicken stock. Pop them into the oven whole until soft and golden brown and they’ll pop right out of their skins, perfect for a Sunday roast, instead of potatoes. ● READING \ The River Cottage Australia Cookbook (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2015).

I got to spend some quality time with Paul West at the Perth Writers Festival last month and it reminded me how much he loves a chat. Also, how much I love his book! Great recipes, anecdotes and quips. Strewth. ● GOING TO \ The Urban Dairy @ MFWF. Labneh, ricotta and brie – oh my!

Ten days of dairy dabbling, featuring some of the world’s best ice-creamers, cheesemakers and mongers. Look out for me all weekend, where I’ll be hosting kids’ classes and making a mess. ●

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MORRIS JONES \ WINDSOR “This amazing dessert just had to make it into my #TWRmusteat favourite dishes in Melbourne. The Nitro Violet Crumble from Morris Jones has to be seen to be believed, and tastes just as incredible.

It’s like a very fancy Violet Crumble.” ●

LOS HERMANOS \ BRUNSWICK “Our pick, @LosHermanosAu fish tacos! A hidden gem in Brunswick serving authentic Mexican dishes & home to Melbourne’s most exclusive tequila & mezcal range.” ●

TALL TIMBER \ PRAHRAN “My all-time favourite dish on the Melbourne scene is by chef Ryan [Lording] from Tall Timber.

Sauteed kale, asparagus, green beans and a poached egg with a few sneaky tweaks – roasted mushies instead of toast and a sprinkle of Matcha Maiden matcha through it.” ● MARCH 9, 2016 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 13

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WAT C H \ M I S S Y H I G G I N S and wanted to do some writing. I was feeling all these things I’d never felt before; it was like my heart had been cracked open and was more sensitive to the elements.”

Her headline gig at the Peninsula Picnic later this month will be her son Sammy’s first chance to watch his mum at work – every other gig has started long after his bedtime. Missy says she’s looking forward to the relaxed vibe offered by the festival’s blend of music, food and fine wine.

“I like it when people are just drinking wine and eating cheese on picnic blankets because that’s my favourite way to listen to music. It feels like there’s not so much pressure to make a huge stage production; I can just be myself. I feel like I’m playing with friends and can chat with the audience.” ● mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au » Missy Higgins plays the Peninsula Picnic, March 20, Mornington Racecourse, $19-$78 peninsulapicnic.com.au ONLINE \ WATCH OH CANADA MISSY HIGGINS

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GOOD BEER WEEK GALA SHOWCASE Celebrate the launch of the official Good Beer Week Program for 2016 at the Gala Showcase in Fitzroy, where 24 brewers from across Australia will gather to showcase their newest brews and old favourites.

Try beers from White Rabbit, Boatrocker Brewery, Bridge Road Brewery, Hawthorn Brewing Company and more, but get in quick because tickets are limited to 400 spots per session.

■ March 18, 5-9pm; March 19, noon-4pm and 5pm-9pm, Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier Street, Fitzroy. Cost: $45 plus booking fee. goodbeerweek.com.au

I N YO U R N E I G H B O U R H O O D

MUSIC JORDIE LANE After two years of international touring, troubador Jordie Lane returns to his native Melbourne to release the first single from his eagerly awaited third album.

He launches Frederick Steele McNeil Ferguson at The Gasometer Hotel and will be joined by his full band for the first time in more than two years. Sweet Jean and Leah Senior are also on the bill.

■ March 18, doors open at 8pm. The Gasometer Hotel, 484 Smith Street, Collingwood. Cost: $26.05. gasometer.oztix.com.au

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LEARN PRESERVING WORKSHOP WITH THE URBAN PEAR Join Food Know How and The Urban Pear for a hands-on workshop about preserving food.

You’ll learn about fermentation, pickling and preserving fruit. Bring an apron because you’ll be getting your hands dirty!

■ March 10, 6.30pm, CERES Community Environment Park, Stewart Street, Brunswick East. Cost: residents can join the Food Know How program to attend this event for free.

Register at foodknowhow.eventbrite.com.au

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M

y chat with Missy Higgins begins with her apologising, twice over.

Once because she’s obliged to whisper, for fear of waking her one-year-old son, and again when I tell her the video clip for her new single Oh Canada reduced me to a blubbering mess. Missy says the song, which tells the story of drowned Syrian toddler Alan Kurdi, was an attempt for her to make sense of her own horror after seeing those startling images.

“I was completely torn apart by it,” Missy says.

“Like all emotions that have trouble leaving my system, I had to write a song about it.”

She admits she has been wary of writing songs about social issues in the past lest they sound “preachy and a bit ineffectual”, but says she is moving away from writing about heartbreak to writing songs that ask big questions about the world. Motherhood has driven this perspective shift, even if juggling the demands of her art and childcare has proved a tricky balance.

“I thought that I would be happy being a full-time mum, but I got quite restless early on

MAKE THE ART OF TAXIDERMY Natalie Delaney-John of Rest in Pieces offers an insight into taxidermy. Natalie will speak about the practice and history of taxidermy in GOOD BEER this illustrated talk, which WEEK GALA is followed by a skinning SHOWCASE demonstration, allowing participants to get up-close with this craft that is macabre to some and strangely beautiful to others.

■ March 15, 7-9pm, Work-Shop Melbourne, 195 Argyle Street, Fitzroy.

Cost: $50. work-shop.com.au MARKET THE FITZROY MARKET Held at Fitzroy Primary School on the third Saturday of every month, the Fitzroy Market has 65 stalls. Shop for all things second hand, vintage and hand made, including clothing, records, books, knick knacks and indulge in some yummy food. Gold coin donations raise money for Fitzroy Primary and the Fitzroy Learning Network.

■ March 19, 10am-3pm, Fitzroy Primary School, 319 George Street, Fitzroy. Cost: gold coin donation. fitzroymarket.com ● COMPILED BY VIRGINIA MILLEN WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED?

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’90S REVIVAL Fans of ’90s alt-rock are in for a treat this week. Hot on the heels of two shows from The Jesus and Mary Chain comes a raft of gigs from Ash, Sleater-Kinney, Built to Spill and the Violent Femmes. Tickets to the Femmes and Sleater-Kinney are already gone, but (at the time of going to print) the other acts were still on sale at the Corner Hotel. Put on your flannels and get ready to mosh.

■ Ash, Corner Hotel, March 11, $59; Built to Spill, Corner Hotel, March 12, $55 cornerhotel.com

VITESSE The Australian Ballet’s season BALLET premiere is a triple bill of challenging contemporary works. Each piece draws on an unlikely inspiration. Scored by the legendary Michael Nyman, Danse a Grande Vitesse is inspired by France’s ultra-fast TGV trains, Jiri Kylian’s Forgotten Land draws on an Edvard Munch painting of a woman alone on a barren shore, and In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated (commissioned by Rudolf Nureyev in 1987) is driven by a throbbing electronic soundtrack.

■ State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, March 11-21, from $42, australianballet.com.au ONLINE \ Watch the trailer

SPEAR \ The first feature from Bangarra Dance Theatre artistic director Stephen Page is a striking, hypnotic exploration of the gulf between traditional Aboriginal culture and modern Australia. Young Djali (Stephen’s son Hunter Page-Lochard) has a foot in either world, but this proves a dangerous balancing act. Told with minimal dialogue, the film’s focus on movement and dance avoids preachiness by being all show, no tell. At times challenging (the My Boomerang Won’t Come Back sequence is rightfully cringeworthy), Spear Spear’s dark moments are leavened by the director’s undiminished optimism.

■ Opens March 10, Cinema Nova, rated M, 85 minutes, cinemanova.com.au FILM

ONLINE \ Read Myke’s interview with director Stephen Page

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Born in Sudan and raised in Australia, Yassmin suffered from a serious shortage of relevant role models. Little surprise then that her story is one of bucking stereotypes and expectations whenever she encountered them.

She was the first student at her Christian school to wear a hijab, became a champion athlete, was a teenage board member and, at 21, went to work in the hyper-blokey environment of a remote Australian oil rig. A surprising, refreshing tale, told with great humility and insight. ●

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MOOMBA FESTIVAL One of Melbourne’s oldest festivals, Moomba’s four-day program is packed full of delights for everyone. There’ll be free music on the main stage, including a set from local legends Tim Rogers and The Bamboos, and water sports on the river. The kids’ zone includes theatre, circus and evening films by the Yarra, while there are rides aplenty in the Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr.

■ Melbourne, March 11-14, thatsmelbourne.com.au/moomba ● FESTIVAL

WIN A DVD BOX SET Thanks to Roadshow Entertainment, we have five copies of the BBC adaptation of War and Peace to be won. Go to www.theweeklyreview.com.au/competitions and leave a comment identifying the book reviewed in this week’s magazine. Closes midnight Sunday, March 13.

I’m almost embarrassed to admit how much I enjoy this ever-expanding travel series, hosted by former British politician Michael Portillo. But even people who aren’t closet trainspotters will enjoy the blend of travelogue and potted history lesson. The premise sees our host use a century-old railway guide to see how Europe has changed since publication. Our host is an enthusiastic, avuncular guide, the scenery is postcard-perfect and … look, trains are just pretty great, OK? ●

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It’s more than 20 years since Jeff Buckley’s astonishing Grace LP and almost that long since he drowned in the Mississippi. None of the posthumous releases has lived up to the startling potential of his debut, but these freshly discovered cover songs show his extraordinary talent. Tracks are reworked from a range of artists including Bob Dylan, The Smiths and Sly & The Family Stone with such effortless poise that it’s hard to imagine anyone else singing them. ●

GREAT CONTINENTAL RAILWAY JOURNEYS \ MICHAEL PORTILLO

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THE SECRET RIVER Convict William Thornhill sets PLAY up home on the banks of the Hawkesbury River, but finds the place is already home to another family from the indigenous Dharug people. Kate Grenville’s classic novel enjoyed a prestigious ABC TV adaptation last year, but this Sydney Theatre Company incarnation comes at the story from a different point of view. Writer Andrew Bovell (When the Rain Stops Falling, Lantana) expands the story to encompass the voices of the Dharug people and the land they inhabit.

■ Arts Centre Melbourne, March 10-19, $45-$99, artscentremelbourne.com.au

VIDEOS: MELBOURNE’S ’90s MUSIC REVIVAL

Spectre \ DVD, Blu-ray and Digital, March 9, rated MA15+ (Fox) 007.com

On his fourth outing, Daniel Craig’s Bond edges back towards the overblown silliness of the Roger Moore years.

There’s a secret enemy base, a Doctor Evil-style super-villain, a daft plot and a car ejector seat.

While director Sam Mendes takes the character more seriously than ever, there’s a joy that was lacking in Skyfall. Spectre is great fun. ● MB SPECTRE \ DANIEL CRAIG

ONLINE \ Read Myke’s interview with Bond stunt driver Mark Higgins MARCH 9, 2016 \ THE WEEKLY REVIEW 15

LOCAL LOWDOWN

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I N YO U R N E I G H B O U R H O O D

I love Preston

OVERHEARD…

1.40pm, Sunday @ The 86 tram “What if we moved across the river? I’ve never lived outside Northcote. I’m frightened”

DANIEL CRO OKS Contemporary artist Daniel Crooks has long been fascinated by the devices of early cinema and has spent his artistic career slicing and arranging tracking-shot footage. Last year, he collaborated with a motion-control engineer to create his own filming device, resulting in a new work, Phantom Ride, which consists of two video screens playing a collage of tracking shots taken of urban and country railways around Australia. The artist has lived in “tropical far-north Preston” for two years and says he loves it for its “true-school cultural diversity, high street and our garden”.

(MICHAEL RAYNER)

Where do you go for a great cup of coffee?

Our kitchen; we brew coffee at home with Padre beans.

AMPLIFIED BY

For Friday night drinks?

I try to avoid Friday drinks, but the Raccoon Club is an old favourite on Thursday nights.

When friends come from out of town?

Pho Dzung, soup noodle. It’s a classic.

For inspiration?

High Street; it’s a bit like Ed Ruscha’s Sunset Boulevard.

For some great entertainment?

Preston Market, because there are always classic characters in attendance.

For a spiffy new outfit?

Sadly, there’s not a lot of spiff in my wardrobe.

For a serious workout?

Are you kidding me? Doesn’t happen.

For a sneaky takeaway?

Dexter in Preston for seriously good slaw and marrow mash.

For a pick-me-up when you’re feeling blue?

A wee dram of Ardbeg in the back garden. ● VIRGINIA MILLEN

For an interesting bottle of wine?

The wine cupboard. I’m lucky – my parents-in-law make wine.

» Phantom Ride is being screened at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image until May 29. acmi.net.au

Padre Coffee Shop 438-440 Lygon Street, Brunswick East. 9381 1881 ● Dexter 456 High Street, Preston. 9973 3577 ● The Raccoon Club 145 Plenty Road, Preston. 0433 827 003 ● Pho Dzung 447 High Street, Preston. 9470 1588 ● High Street Preston prestoncentral.org.au ● Preston Market Cramer Street and Mary Street, Preston. 9478 3130

GIVE IT A GO V I R G I N I A M I L L E N F L O AT S AWAY

We try The promise Northcote’s Gravity Floatation Centre offers a space where users can literally let go and revitalise.

by how my brain would cope with total sensory deprivation in a float tank. It’s a little confronting at first but dissolves into peaceful nothingness relatively quickly.

The reality I’m given a quick tour of my “room” – an oversized bathroom with a shower and a giant egg-shaped pod where I will spend the next hour. I have a shower before stepping into the water, which is thick with epsom salts to create the buoyancy to allow my body to float unimpeded. I close the lid of the pod (this is optional) and am in total darkness. When the relaxing introductory music fades out, I’m in complete silence, too. I fight an initial panic and relax, letting the nothingness wash over me.

Who should try it?

“Floating” is popular with sports nuts who substitute it for a massage, yogis seeking out a meditation space, people with aches and pains (the epsom salts do wonders for stiff muscles) and insomniacs. Co-founder Nitel Mimi says people who have trouble sleeping book the centre’s latest session (8.30pm) to relax before going to sleep for the night.

The bill It’s $75 for one hour, or the introductory special gets you three one-hour floats for $149.

The pay-off My muscles slowly release, my breathing slows and when an hour is up I’m not sure whether I’ve drifted off or meditated or daydreamed but I feel incredibly clear and quite zen.

This is something you have to try more than once because floating takes a bit of getting used to. I have done it twice so far and am ready for another go. ●

The pain factor I’ve dabbled in meditation but never fully committed to it, so I was intrigued

Gravity Floatation Centre 559 High Street, Northcote, 8394 6690 gravityfloat.com.au

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WHAT’S THE BEST PART ABOUT OWNING A PUPPY?

I’ve never had really bad stage fright, but apparently it gets worse as you get older. I feel like I have gotten more terrified as I’ve gotten older. ●

It gets me out of the house a lot, even when I don’t want, like today. You’re forced to take them for walks and they’re always happy to see you. ●

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the best parks

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All Nations Park Separation Street, Northcote On sunny days All Nations Park is packed with dogs and their owners, parents, kids and groups of friends.

There’s two playgrounds and barbecue areas, a lake and a lookout.

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Randazzo Park 232 Albert Street, Brunswick Winner of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ Urban Park awards in 2002, this Brunswick park has a boardwalk, a children’s playground and wheelchair-accessible picnic tables.

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Royal Park, North Park Flemington Road, Parkville Take a stroll on the walking track at Royal Park, the largest of Melbourne’s inner-city parks. It’s easy to forget you’re in the middle of the city.

WHY MELBOURNE? Why not? I just arrived a month ago, I’m French, from Paris. I want to travel, I’m excited to discover this country. My friend told me that Melbourne was a great city to start off in. ●

SALES PITCH A stationery store stocking a range that allows the creative mind to escape.

Our pick

Who’s behind the counter?

Since it opened 25 years ago, Brunswick Street’s Zetta Florence has been the place to go for beautiful stationery. Georgina Knightley named the store after her beloved grandmother, but it was the owner’s love of art and design that was the true inspiration behind the store’s offering. Since its opening, the store has remained a family business, with Georgina’s husband Philip and daughters Charlotte and Isabella often found on the sales floor.

What’s in store?

Initially Zetta Florence was conceived to provide people with beautiful storage options that could display and preserve photos for up to 500 years. Since then the range has evolved to include an extensive range of cards, writing paper, pens and envelopes, as well as student folios and journals. The beautiful selection of wrapping paper is particularly popular. In fact, the Knightley family had been collecting art for more than 50 years and some years ago decided to print the art as wrapping paper.

Zetta Florence’s customer base knew a good thing when they saw it and it’s not uncommon to find the paper framed and hanging on walls as artwork.

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Decorative wrapping paper in Bondi Beach print is part of the extensive range Zetta Florence carries. $6.95.

Who’s buying?

From the older generation who still want to send handwritten letters to the younger crowd coveting beautifully made paper and pens, to newlyweds searching for the perfect photo album for their wedding photos, or anyone shopping for a distinctive card or wrapping paper. ● VIRGINIA MILLEN

F I N D U S AT Paper chase: Zetta Florence is a stationery-lover’s dream. (SCOTT MCNAUGHTON)

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DRIVE

DOUBLE TORQUE ROD & SHERYL EASDOWN TEST DRIVE BMW X1 25i

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his is why you seldom see wagons. I’d have one T of these way before I bought a 3-series wagon.

It’s significantly cheaper, has more space and is

BMWs, always have. The finish is first-class, the IButlove seats are great and there’s usually a nice ambience. while the interior surfaces are rich and highly

ROD’S VERDICT With the standard equipment, the economy, the utility and the badge, this is a well-priced thing. ●

tactile, there was a combination of black and brown in this one that simply didn’t work for me. If I bought an X1 I’d have to select the trim and wait three or four months for delivery. Apart from that and it getting noisy over coarse bitumen and B-roads – not enough to interfere with the audio but it is certainly noticeable – I love this car. I like the elevation of the driver’s seat and the ease of the controls. For a small SUV there’s excellent room in front and it’s surprisingly good in the back, and the cargo area will take a week’s groceries comfortably. For all the interior space, the X1 is quite compact, meaning it’s easy to navigate through tight spots and to park in a tight spot on Chapel Street. The software for the trip computer and the centre screen, where pretty much everything is controlled, is intuitive and quick. ●

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$65,203

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A 170-kilowatt turbocharged two-litre, four-cylinder and an eight-speed auto.

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10.2 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 7.4 in the country. The official combined figure is 6.6.

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C O N S E N S U S \ THIS IS WHY PEOPLE BUY SUVS MORE \ bmw.com.au

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more practical. It’s also extremely comfortable. But the funny thing is, I’d also have an X1 before the slightly larger and more expensive X3; it’s much better value for money. Thank the hot competition from the Mercedes GLA and Audi Q3. The tricky rear suspension and diff gives it prodigious grip through tight corners, even over broken bitumen.

Although there’s some top-heaviness and lean, you always know where you are and when your limits are being stretched. So it’s a surprisingly good thing in the country. The ride can get a bit sharp but for an SUV of this size and weight it’s a comfy cruiser and it always feels solid as a rock. Your passengers can relax and you can have fun. Unfortunately there is none of the nice burble that gets going with BMW’s six-cylinder engines, but the fuel economy is good. ●

A beautiful execution of a small SUV and it’s all BMW. Brilliant. I’d have one in a flash. ●

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LEAP OF FAITH

MYKE BARTLETT MEETS OLYMPIC AERIAL SKIER LYDIA LASSILA

Ruthless focus: Lydia Lassila, whose lifelong obsession has been turned into a film.

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High-flyer: Lydia (right) competing at Deer Valley in the US. (supplied)

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ew of us grow up to chase our childhood dreams of being astronauts, prima ballerinas or AFL stars. Aerial skier Lydia Lassila is one exception. At the tender age of six, she decided Olympic glory awaited her, even if she had no idea which sport to pursue. When her mum signed her up for gymnastics, young Lydia chased her goal with an astonishing, ruthless focus.

“It was honestly an obsession,” says the 34-year-old, then laughs. “I was always a little bit intense.”

Those who know Lydia’s story will know her obsession paid off. After triumphing in World Cup competitions, Lydia went on to win gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Four years later at the Sochi Olympics, she performed a quadruple twist triple somersault jump – a highly dangerous jump that had never before been attempted by a woman in Olympic competition. This feat was all the more extraordinary given the series of near-career-ending accidents that preceded it. Not to mention the she could abandon her dream or change fact that Lydia was a new mother, with a her approach. This meant reeling in the toddler in tow. recklessness that had propelled her to Lydia’s journey to Sochi is the basis of international stardom, but it didn’t stop new documentary The Will To Fly. While her winning gold three years later at the the climactic jump is spectacular, the 2010 Winter Olympics. film’s most striking aspect is its subject’s That was one life goal ticked off, but extraordinary strength of character. another remained – attempting the quad Although her family are painted twist triple somersault. sympathetically, Lydia admits they weren’t At this point, life piled on the obstacles. quite as committed to her dream as she There was a last-minute knee injury and would have liked. When, aged nine, she stiff competition from the Chinese, but won admission to the elite gymnastics the biggest challenge was also the smallest: program that would have paved her path Lydia’s young son Kai. Few expected Lydia to Olympic gold, her parents – perhaps to continue competing after becoming a unsurprisingly – refused to make the mother at 29, but she says her focus never necessary move from Sunshine to slipped. “I was surprised too because Canberra. “I was gutted and so I thought that motivation would go angry,” Lydia says. Weekend and away, but it didn’t.” school-holiday training was It’s not spoiling much to reveal “I’d be also off limits as the family Lydia does ultimately pull off training spent these breaks at their the jump, even if a bad landing beach house in Lorne. Not means she places third. While it’s a like a that Lydia was discouraged. triumphant moment on film, Lydia psycho” “I’d lock myself up in my says the most special moment for room and I’d just be training the her happened during practice two whole time like a psycho. There was days earlier, when she performed the this burning fire in me so I’d go back after jump for the first time. school holidays, when kids would have “I was so nervous, nearly sick, and been training the whole time, and I’d be scared that the time had finally come. But fitter than any of them.” to become the first woman to do that and A second avenue to the Olympics to have everyone, even my competitors opened up when, at 19, she saw a male at the Olympics, cheering me on was aerial skier perform the quadruple twist awesome. The feeling of lightness I had triple somersault jump for the first time. afterwards, to get that monkey off my back, Realising no woman had attempted such was amazing.” an ambitious jump, she was determined to Lydia isn’t sure if Sochi will prove to be become the first. her last Olympics. She recently gave birth Soon she had joined a pilot program to her second son, Alek, and is reluctant to in which gymnasts were recruited to the commit unless Australia builds a proper Australian aerial skiing team. Within 18 local training facility. While attempting months, she was competing at her first such a difficult jump might have cost her a Olympics in Salt Lake City. This rapid final gold medal, she thinks not winning progression came at a great cost, however. gold makes a better ending for the film.

A series of dramatic accidents led to Lydia “A gold medal would have been the tearing her anterior cruciate ligament fairytale ending, but if anything the (ACL) not once but twice. message is stronger by not landing. I think “I was bad, really bad. I took risks people are often so frightened of failing I really wasn’t ready for. Because I was a in life they choose the safe option. I knew good competitor, the pleasure of success that if I didn’t go for it that I would have was more than the pain I was going left something behind and would always be through. But then it kind of shifted. The wondering. I don’t regret it at all.” ● mbartlett@theweeklyreview.com.au pain of always being injured eventually became so much that the pleasure of » The Will To Fly opens March 10 success wasn’t enough.” at selected cinemas, rated G After seven years of near-constant injury, thewilltoflyfilm.com Lydia found herself at a crossroads. Either MARCH 9, 2016 \ The weekly review 19

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or generations, Catholic schools have taught students about cultural myths. Like those from a bygone era involving the Ancient Greeks’ Medusa and minotaurs.

While education on these myths is happening inside the classroom, Catholic schools are now finding themselves teaching the wider community about some cultural myths that hit closer to home: the myths about themselves.

Here’s what Melbourne Catholic schools had to say about some of the most common Catholic school myths.

You can’t attend a Catholic School if you’re not Catholic

Mary Farah, the principal of St Aloysius College, North Melbourne, says Catholic schools emphasise opening doors to students from all religious and non-denominational backgrounds. “At St Aloysius College we celebrate the diversity of our students.”

Catholic education is too expensive

Actually, if you do the sums, Catholic schools are some of the most affordable (when compared to other private schools) across Melbourne. While prices do vary, they can be as much as $20,000* cheaper than other leading private schools per year. * Based on basic comparative calculation.

See www.goodschools.com.au for more.

Students only learn about religion

Catholic schools have a wide curriculum that covers everything from maths and science to arts and music and beyond. While religion is part of the syllabus, students learn strong values of social justice, volunteering and generally about being a good person who gives back to their community.

Dr Susan Stevens, principal at Loreto Toorak, says students are offered a Catholic education that liberates, empowers and motivates students. “Our aim is to challenge and inspire our students in both the heart and the mind.”

The teachers are conservative priests & nuns

Catholic schools have a mix of educators bringing wide-ranging life and educational

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experiences – such as at Loreto Toorak, where, Dr Stevens says, “there are no longer any Loreto sisters on the teaching staff.”

“Our staff is wholly committed to our values and to educating women who will work towards positive social change.”

Catholic schools are ‘old-fashioned’

There are many things that make Catholic schools among some of the most modern – from cutting-edge art classes to a deeper understanding of pop culture and social media. Schools, including Catholic Ladies’ College in Eltham, are modern thinkers.

“Catholic school students are global citizens taking the values of their faith and applying them to a modern context while following a religious tradition that spans more than 2000 years,” says Catholic Ladies’ College deputy principal (Catholic identity and culture) Heinz Wolf.

Catholic schools are not up with the latest trends in technology & science

Catholic Schools such as De La Salle College in Malvern pride themselves on their excellent technology and science programs.

Deputy principal (curriculum) Mark Gustincic says teachers research and plan to drive students to explore science and technology innovations. “We attach emphasis to 21st-century skills through curriculum planning in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) as a matter of priority,” he says.

Catholic students only learn about creationism

Catholic Ladies’ College principal Stephanie Evans says students are taught to seek truth through their own investigation. “Theories on how the world was created are studied in science and religion, with both having a crucial role to play and both adding valuable information,” Stephanie says.

“Our students are exposed to many theories about creation and learn the deeper meaning underpinning them.

“Our curriculum continues to blend the best of educational tradition with the latest in cutting-edge theory, practice and design. Our classrooms are contemporary, technology-rich learning environments, suitably well-resourced and designed to both encourage and exploit a wide variety of teaching and learning preferences.”

Catholic students are sheltered from ‘real life’ issues

Catholic schools, like other schools across Melbourne, are always faced with the real-life challenges that confront their students.

De La Salle College deputy principal (students) Lisa Harkin says Catholic students, like others across Melbourne, are called to confront life’s challenges. “Our students are challenged to be critical thinkers and discerning consumers of popular culture.

In our midst, we have individuals who are grappling with deep, personal crises and as a community we support them.” ● MELISSA HEAGNEY melissa.heagney@theweeklyreview.com.au

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ext week, March 13-20, is Catholic Education Week. Catholic schools across Melbourne will celebrate their faith, education and their communities.

This year marks the 14th Melbourne Catholic Education Week. A host of events will be open to the public and students, and schools will hold their own celebrations of education. The theme of this year’s week is “be the face of mercy”, inspired by Pope Francis’ declaration of 2016 as the Holy Year of Mercy.

Executive director of Catholic education Stephen Elder says the religious centrepiece of the festivities will be the Mass of St Patrick for Schools. It will be held on St Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17.

“Led by Celtic Irish pipers, all 331 [Catholic] primary and secondary schools are invited to proudly fly their schools’ colours through the streets of Melbourne to St Patrick’s Cathedral, where Archbishop Denis Hart will lead a celebration of the Eucharist,” Mr Elder says.

Following the mass, there will be a concert at the Treasury Gardens for students and the public.

“Two thousand primary and secondary students descend on the gardens to share a picnic lunch, make new friends, dance to a number of student bands on the main

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stage and partake in a host of fun activities,” Mr Elder says.

Another of the week’s Melbourne highlights will be The Young Speakers Colloquium. It will give year 10 students the chance to hear from Catholic school graduates about their successes after finishing high school. “[It] provides Catholic secondary school students with the opportunity to hear personal stories of life-changing moments and high achievement from those who have gone before them,” he says.

This year’s speakers will include Prue Kenny, a Sacred Heart College alumna who is a legal counsel with World Vision Australia. She has interned for the United Nations war crimes tribunal for Rwanda and is studying her masters of laws at the University of Melbourne.

As well as the events for students, some events will be open to the public. They include a visual arts exhibition, which Mr Elder says provides a thought-provoking window into creative and artistic minds of Catholic

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“The collective talent of our students never ceases to amaze,” Mr Elder says. “Having been able to sample some of the work already, I can promise you it is a must-see for all Catholic school families.”

As well as the main events program in and around Melbourne’s CBD, Catholic schools across the city will also celebrate. Mr Elder urges families to get involved.

“Parents and families are encouraged to join in at a local school level as Catholic education celebrates the rich tradition and the exciting future of Catholic schools right across the Archdiocese of Melbourne,” he says. ● MELISSA HEAGNEY melissa.heagney@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Hocking Stuart \ 8481 1900

Price \ $1.65 million +

Auction \ March 12 at 10am

Fast facts \ New single-storey house with a deep, north-facing rear garden, beautifully landscaped; peaceful street close to transport; open-plan living and dining area opening to the deck and garden; AEG kitchen; four double bedrooms; sitting room; fitted study; fully tiled bathrooms; solar-heated pool with barbecue patio; double garage; video intercom and security.

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popular theory says that if you can manage to do anything intently for 10 minutes – with no interruptions or multitasking – you will be “in flow”.

Productivity will skyrocket, time will fly and satisfaction is guaranteed.

It seems to work for the owner of this new house, a meticulous piece of craftsmanship in a tranquil street off Victoria Road. A professional builder, he chooses to add just one or two boutique homes a year to the Melbourne landscape. In 2014, he snapped up this level block, attracted by its north-facing garden. For the next 18 months, he was in flow.

The single-storey house has four double bedrooms, an open-plan communal area and a white satin-finish kitchen with gleaming Caesarstone benchtops.

The bathrooms, laundry and study are beautifully fitted, and the double garage has internal access. There’s a sitting room where people watching television can be discreetly sealed off from those who want to kick back in the living and dining area (almost 10 metres long), with a sliding door to the deck.

What makes this house unusual is its use of common materials. External cladding is unrendered; it is what it is.

The sitting room’s doors are of unvarnished marine plywood and slide on wheels along thick black metal rails. Plywood graces the study in the form of a two-seater desk.

Best of all is the slab-heated, concrete terrazzo floor that flows down the central hall through bathrooms and the laundry to the living area.

The house has a single-pitched roofline, whose striking effect will be heightened in autumn when the ornamental pear trees show their fiery colours.

Poised to catch this technicolour dream is the main bedroom at the front. It has a walk-in wardrobe, and the en suite, smartly tiled in grey with a geometry-spangled wall, has a glass double shower, twin countertop basins and matt black Phoenix tapware.

The main bathroom is elegant in grey brick-bond and white penny mosaic tiles.

There are two basins, a shower, a deep tub and a separate toilet with its own handbasin.

Bedrooms two, three and four have Daikin split-system air-conditioning; two have desks and bookshelves.

The enormous living and dining area has a vaulted ceiling, its golden timber panels dotted by downlights, with west-facing clerestory windows and a Heat & Glo gas log fireplace in a plywood pillar.

The kitchen, cool in Caesarstone Calacatta, has two AEG ovens, a 900-millimetre gas cooktop with wok burner and a matt black Schock double sink. However, the delight is in the detail; this cabinetry is so refined, it takes a full six seconds for a cupboard door to gently close itself.

Out the back, the north-facing deck has a retractable Aluxor awning. There’s a covered bluestone barbecue area, and the lush lawn, fringed with maples, offers a springy journey to the saltwater-chlorinated, solar-heated pool – the ideal spot to bask in sunshine and simply do nothing. ● ALISON BARCLAY property@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Price \ $1.2 million – $1.275 million

Auction \ March 19 at 1pm

Built strong and sturdy in 1947, this red-brick house got even tougher in 2008 when the current owner-builder extended it for his family of five. Thickly insulated walls and double-glazed, argon-insulated windows give the house awesome climate control and soundproofing, including in the concrete-floored studio building. The single-storey house is full of original details, including cypress pine floorboards and, in the living room, a spectacular terrazzo fireplace. The open-plan kitchen and family area has black and white vinyl flooring that makes a dramatic counterpoint to the colourful garden beyond the sliding doors to a colourful garden. The stone kitchen has a Bertazoni 900-millimetre commercial-grade gas range and timber cabinets with steel handles made by the owner’s grandfather. Step out to the walled deck, whose bamboo roof and misting jets offer sanctuary in a heatwave. There are four bedrooms plus a study. The single garage has a workshop. ● ALISON BARCLAY

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PROPERTY ID » 2012599363

Price \ $1 million +

Auction \ March 12 at 11am

Held in one family for more than 50 years, this solid-brick, semi-detached Victorian terrace house offers a rare chance to buy into a sought-after neighbourhood. Its rendered facade has an elaborate crown and the verandah is adorned with lacework. Inside, there’s an arched hallway with corbels. There are two large, bright bedrooms up front with built-in wardrobes, while a big corner window ensures the living room, at the heart of the house, is similarly awash with natural light. Honey-coloured floor tiles line the simple kitchen, which has stainless-steel appliances.

Smaller, spearmint-coloured tiles complete the connecting dining area. There’s a laundry beyond, then a bathroom with a marble-capped vanity, separate shower and bath. A large, north-facing and paved backyard has plenty of room for one car and roller-door access to the rear laneway. Darling Gardens and Merri Creek are within easy walking distance, as is Clifton Hill station. ● STEPHEN A. RUSSELL

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Jellis Craig \ 9481 6800 Price \ $1.05 million – $1.15 million Auction \ March 12 at 11.30am

This extended Californian bungalow is handy to Moonee Ponds’ charms, and horse lovers will enjoy the view of the racecourse from a top-floor bedroom window. The two-storey house has pine floors, fretwork arches, lavish proportions and doors of all sorts – leadlight, panelled, mullioned, glass, many in pairs.

The original adjoining living and dining rooms lead into a study built into a huge box bay window. The rear open-plan area faces north-west and has french and sliding doors to the wraparound deck. In the kitchen, a Smeg oven, 900-millimetre gas cooktop and Miele dishwasher are tucked amid soft-closing cabinetry topped with cream stone; there’s also a walk-in pantry. The two ground-floor double bedrooms share a bathroom with clawfoot bath and glass shower, while upstairs the attic-style main bedroom has a private balcony, walk-in wardrobe and a new, fully tiled en suite with shower. In the garden is a weatherboard studio. ● ALISON BARCLAY

Raised above street level behind a secure gate, this two-storey family house with manicured front yard is on a 470-square-metre block and looks out over Darebin Creek. Step inside and polished jarrah floors stretch throughout the ground floor.

On one side of the entrance hall is the formal lounge and dining area; on the other, a bright study. Open-plan living space stretches the width of the house to the rear.

Equipped with Westinghouse appliances and veneer cabinetry, the kitchen also has abundant worktop space. Patio doors open to a paved area lined with palm trees and bamboo. Upstairs are a vast retreat, three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and a huge main bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe and shower en suite. There’s a sunken spa bath in the main bathroom.

Alphington Grammar School is just across the road and the train station is close by. The house has a double garage. ● STEPHEN A. RUSSELL

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Agent: Barry Plant Northcote 9489 9422 .................................................................

Price: $790,000 - $850,000 .................................................................

Auction: Saturday March 19 at 10am .................................................................

OFI: Thur 7-7.30pm; Sat 3-3.30pm .................................................................

Agent: Sam Rigopoulos 0425 834 583 .................................................................

Price: POA .................................................................

Auction: Saturday March 19 at 10am .................................................................

OFI: Thur 7-7.30pm; Sat 12.30-1pm .................................................................

Agent: Simon Shrimpton 0411 889 577 .................................................................

Price: $800,000 - $850,000 .................................................................

Auction: Saturday March 19 at 10am .................................................................

OFI: Sat 2.30-3pm .................................................................

Agent: Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 .................................................................

Price: $850,000 - $900,000 .................................................................

Auction: Saturday March 19 at 11.30am .................................................................

OFI: Thur 6-6.30pm; Sat 11.30am-noon .................................................................

Close to Merri Creek, Northcote Golf Club and transport, this renovated threebedroom, two-bathroom period residence boasts serenity and Northcote High zoning.

This architect-designed house has spacious indoor and outdoor living, fitted study, bespoke kitchen and a north-facing al fresco deck.

A modern rear living zone spilling onto a tranquil garden-enveloped deck provides the ideal backdrop to an exciting lifestyle with this two-bedroom Victorian.

Only metres to Station Street, this delightful Edwardian offers splendid period grace behind a classic facade with a luxurious contemporary update.

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THORNBURY \ 109 ROSSMOYNE STREET Winning a commendation in the 2014 Building Designers Association of Victoria awards for Mesh Design Projects, this house achieves a contemporary extension with style, environmental cred and an interesting interior and exterior palette.

The facade and four large front rooms have great period appeal with high, decorative ceilings, open fireplaces, fretwork, stained glass and dark-stained floorboards. Wallpaper in varying colours brings continuity to spaces while also individualising them. These rooms could be configured as three bedrooms and a lounge or four bedrooms.

The north-facing extension is where family-focused living will impress. Here, a polished concrete floor has thermal mass functionality, timber-veneer cabinetry warms the harder surfaces, and a grey mosaic-tiled splashback brings texture. Built-in joinery adds to the impressive practicality of the space.

A built-in fish tank complements the great connection this zone has with the outdoors.

Two walls of glass sliders lead to a covered deck with built-in seating. Angles add interest and a workshop with a rusted steel exterior is a classy addition. Plenty of space has been left for a landscaped garden.

Two fully tiled bathrooms, Caesarstone surfaces, stainless-steel appliances, hydronic heating and solar power complete this superbly finished residence. ● EMMA HOUGHTON

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Price \ $1.3 million – $1.4 million

Auction \ March 12 at 11am

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Northcote 33 Oamaru Street

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Northcote 30 Emmaline Street

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80 Years of Memories

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Set on approximately 345 square metres, in a popular pocket of Northcote, the residence offers of a most enviable location.

The current floorplan is comprised of 2 spacious bedrooms, study, central living room, separate dining room, modest kitchen, bathroom,single car garage & shed at the rear, single carport & OSP for 3 cars. Give the property a new lease of life or completely start again, the opportunity is yours.

Sat 19th March 11am

Boasting heart-warming appeal, the property comprises 3 spacious bedrooms central bathroom,living/lounge room, kitchen, meals area, &studio/storage room. Upstairs master bedroom with ensuite.This family home offers of scope for future renovation &/or extension (STCA). Conveniently positioned within walking distance to all amenities.

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Prime Landmark Property in the Heart of Preston

Auction This Sat at 12noon

Corner Allotment on 2 Titles!

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Major Development site (STCA) or Renovate this wonderful Mansion Land size 1517sqm (approx) 2 Street frontages being (David St & Dalgety St) Previously used as a 14 Bedroom Special care facility Zoning: General Residential Zone – Schedule 2 (GRZ2)

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A very rare opportunity, to secure this wonderful building in a most sought after location of Ivanhoe. This property lends itself to a multiple of options being a possible development site (STCA), Dual occupancy site being on two titles & also the option to work from home, with a front office space and residence at the rear. The property is on a good size corner allotment being 474sqm approx. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

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View Thurs 6:00-6:30pm & Sat 11:30-12:00noon Angelo Bafunno 0414 585 777 angelo.bafunno@raywhite.com Peter Tsaboukos 0431 922 033 peter.tsaboukos@raywhite.com 9489 5777

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Preston 100-102 David Street

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Ivanhoe 127A & 127B Ford Street

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View Thurs 12:30-1:00pm & Sat 10:00-10:30am Angelo Bafunno 0414 585 777 angelo.bafunno@raywhite.com Peter Tsaboukos 0431 922 033 peter.tsaboukos@raywhite.com 9489 5777

ALPHINGTON 3 COMO STREET

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This brand-new residence, developed by Elyte Focus and architecturally designed, accentuates privacy, natural light and outdoor living space. Bordering an exclusive river-edge enclave close to leading schools, this superbly appointed home offers a spacious sitting room, dining room flowing to northerly deck and secluded garden, bespoke kitchen (premium appliances and cabinetry), stunning 2nd living zone opening to balcony, 3 double bedrooms (ensuite to main, 2 with balconies), 2nd luxury bathroom laundry, 3rd WC and garage. This outstanding property features Victorian ash floors, custom storage, reverse-cycle ducted air conditioning and alarm system.

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FITZROY NORTH 12 WILLOWBANK ROAD

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Superior design, superb craftsmanship, top address.

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This elegant modern residence, designed to blend with the heritage streetscape, offers exceptionally spacious living and quality fittings in an exclusive precinct close to Merri Creek, transport and schools. Set in tranquil gardens, it has a versatile floor plan comprising expansive upper level living and dining areas flowing to private terraces (one with CBD views), designer kitchen with premium appliances and soft-close cabinetry, 3 double bedrooms (all with WIRs, large ensuite with walk-in shower to main), luxury main bathroom (freestanding bath and shower), powder room and concealed laundry. Including a double ROW-access garage, this impressive, energy-efficient home features Victorian ash floors, double glazing, solar HWS, split-system a/c, vacuum system and video intercom.

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NORTHCOTE 142 BASTINGS STREET

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This tastefully renovated and extended 4 bedroom Edwardian residence represents Northcote living at its sought-after best!

Metres from Johnson Park and close to Westgarth Village, schools, transport and shops, here is a winning combination of period warmth with light-filled modern style. A superbly zoned floor plan offers 3 formal and informal living and dining zones, including a conservatory flowing to an al fresco entertaining area & landscaped garden with salt-chlorinated solar pool, designer kitchen with custom cabinetry and imported appliances, 4 double bedrooms (main with stylish ensuite and fitted dressing room), 2 further bathrooms, storeroom, laundry and powder room. This outstanding home, sure to appeal to the most fastidious buyer, includes off-street parking, polished Baltic floors, OFPs, evaporative/reverse-cycle a/c, ducted heating and grey-water system.

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NORTHCOTE 394 CLARKE STREET

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Renovated with distinction, double block, top address.

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This handsome 1930s residence, rebuilt under architect supervision, offers superbly zoned family living on a large landscaped block (530 sq.m. approx) close to Village shops, transport and schools (zoned Northcote High). It offers 3 double bedrooms (stunning ensuite and WIR to main), sitting room, study, superbly proportioned living/dining flowing to expansive northerly entertaining deck, bespoke kitchen with premium appliances, family bathroom, powder room and fitted laundry. Including dual off-street parking, 2 storage rooms and 6000 litre tanks, this outstanding home features polished Blackbutt floors, ducted heating and air conditioning, ample storage and period detail.

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Thurs 7.00 - 7.30pm & Sat 12.30 - 1.00pm Sat 19th March - 10.00am 30 / J10 Please contact Agent Sam Rigopoulos 0425 934 583 Nigel Harry 0412 464 116 Northcote 8481 1900

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BRUNSWICK 6 CARNARVON STREET Wide and handsome 3 bedroom Victorian.

This extra-wide period residence, immaculately presented and ready to be enjoyed, offers spacious family living in a quiet street close to schools, transport, parks and Lygon Street cafĂŠs and bars.

With classic period detail, high ceilings and modern appointments, it offers 3 double bedrooms from a grand arched hallway, good-sized living room open to dining area and refitted kitchen (timber benchtops, quality appliances, laundry facilities), and refurbished bathroom with walk-in shower. Including a large northerly courtyard (ROW access parking) and side access, this inviting home features polished timber floors, new evaporative cooling, gas central heating and NBN.

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Thurs 5.30 - 6.00pm & Sat 10.30 - 11.00am Sat 19th March - 1.00pm $800,000 - $880,000 Rob Elsom 0411 889 660 Andrew Edwards 0410 353 632 Brunswick 9388 5200

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NORTHOTE 3/49 JAMES STREET Secluded elegance on Ruckers Hill.

This spacious residence, designed for light and privacy at the rear of an exclusive development offers immaculately presented low-maintenance living bordering High St cafĂŠs, transport and Westgarth Village. With unhindered views, this immaculate home offers spacious living/dining opening to sunny north-facing courtyard, refurbished kitchen, 3 double BRs (BIRs, refitted ensuite and balcony with Dandenongs views to main), mezzanine study, 2nd bathroom, powder room and laundry. Including a double internal-entry garage, this exclusive property features polished hardwood floors, gas heating, evaporative/split-system cooling and storage.

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Thurs 6.30 - 7.00pm & Sat 11.00 - 11.30am Sat 19th March - 12.00pm 30 / F9 Please contact Agent George Theocharis 0415 578 809 Ben Harrison 0430 457 234 Northcote 8481 1900

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ASCOT VALE 73 ST LEONARDS ROAD Spacious and luxurious 3 bedroom home includes 2 bathrooms and powder room, front lounge, gourmet stone-bench kitchen, vast open living/dining area with bi-folds to entertaining deck, courtyard and garage. Add to this polished concrete floors, alarm, C-bus lighting, heating/cooling and more.

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1 Sat 11.00 - 11.30am Sat 19th March - 12.30pm Please contact Agent Fernando Costa 0413 664 133 Rob Elsom 0411 889 660 North Melbourne 9328 8388

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CARLTON NORTH 32 NEWRY STREET

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2-level 3BR plus study home includes ensuite, main bathroom and powder room, Smeg-equipped kitchen, open-plan living/dining with bi-folds to north-facing entertainers’ courtyard. Add to this heating and cooling, integrated audio, NBN, plus balcony and garage.

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FITZROY 17 CECIL STREET

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A short stroll to Brunswick Street and trams, this captivating 2BR Victorian terrace features a renovated bathroom, open-plan living/dining area perfect for entertaining with a wall of windows overlooking the north-facing courtyard garden with ROW offering privacy rarely found in much sought after Fitzroy.

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FITZROY NORTH 62 HOLDEN STREET

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An enviable North Fitzroy pocket finds this solidbrick period home comprising 2 double BRs, bathroom and separate WC, spacious lounge, dining area and timber-cabinet kitchen. Add to this heating and cooling, courtyard with workshop/ storeroom and secure carport via ROW.

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W.B. Simpson & Son

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240 WOODLAND STREET, T STRAT T, A HMORE AT Boasting a 36m frontage on Strathmore’s premier plantation street, this magnificent c.

1910s home offers formal living & dining (OFPs), parquet family area/home theatre, granite kitchen, 1st floor retreat & a self-contained apartment. 7 spacious bedrooms incl 3 master suites, Dble garage with auto gates, hydronic heating & airconditioning, original leadlight windows., Foxtel, intercom & alarm.

Expressions of Interest: Closing 17th March 5.30pm Inspect: By Appointment Contact: Richard Simpson 0402 223 027 Simon Cookson 0407 581 958

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Carlton 9344 1000

Ascot Vale 9370 0300

woodards.com.au

CLIFTON HILL 2/146 Noone Street Tucked away at the rear, in a boutique block of only 9 residences is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a spaciously private corner townhouse. This immaculate and light-filled home boasts 2/3 bedrooms or large study, 2 bathrooms (master with ensuite), formal living/dining area, north facing open plan lounge zone with both living areas accessing their own courtyards, OSP for 2 cars. A low-maintenance home in a secure block close to cafĂŠs, shops and train station.

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NOrThCOTE 138 Darebin Road

Brand New And State Of The Art

PrESTON 15/89 Hotham Street

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Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to purchase in a boutique block of only 16 vogue apartments setting high standards in a premium location brilliantly positioned to restaurants, reserves and public transport. This exciting three-storey design offers off-the-plan, contemporary 1 or 2 bedroom apartments, with car park plus storage cage and will appeal to a variety of purchasers including professionals, downsizers, young families and investors.

This immaculate town residence, just a short stroll from High Street and Plenty Road offers low maintenance living. Comprising two spacious bedrooms with BIR’s, central bathroom, open plan living/meals area and complimented by a well-appointed kitchen, European laundry and courtyard/balcony. Adding to the appeal is a loft room that could be used as a third bedroom with study nook.

NOW SELLING INSPECT

By Appointment CONTACT Bill Kyriakopoulos 0419 008 008 or Anwar Kattan 0431 169 844 OFFICE Love Thornbury 9480 2288

AUCTION INSPECT CONTACT OFFICE

Saturday 19th March at 11.30am Thursday 6:15-6.45pm & Saturday 1:30-2pm Simone Curley 0400 774 775 or Evan Wailes 0437 081 986 Love Thornbury 9480 2288

EssEndon 116 Glass Street

Potential development site (sTCA)- north Essendon Major Activity Centre What a rare opportunity on offer! Two properties on separate titles available either individually or can be sold separately, it’s your choice. 116 Glass Street is on 978m2 (approx) and has a classic Californian bungalow brick home with original character + Charm with 3 bedrooms, Lounge, Formal Dining, Kitchen, Meals are, renovated bathroom and huge rear yard with double garage. All this in a prime blue chip location.

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LOVE Preston 274 High Street ph: 9471 0233

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LOVE real estate

loverealestate.com.au LOVE Reservoir 307 Spring Street ph: 9460 6511

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is where you live

COBURG 2 Preston Street

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AUCTION Saturday 19th March at 11.00am INSPECT Thursday 5:30-6pm & Saturday 1:00-1.30pm CONTACT Anwar Kattan 0431 169 844 or Jude Kattan 0450 848 255

loverealestate.com.au LOVE Reservoir 307 Spring Street ph: 9460 6511

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ALPHINGTON 3/150 Grange Road

THORNBURY 195 Raleigh Street

PEACEFUL & PRIVATE NEAR DAREBIN PARKLANDS This fabulous ground-floor apartment represents a secure investment or first-home moments to Darebin Parklands. Includes one double bedroom (BIRs), living room, meals area, pristine kitchen, bathroom, laundry facilities and car space on title.

SPACIOUS & STYLISH FAMILY ENTERTAINER Wonderfully wide frontage on a quiet street introduces the flexible floorplan of this smart single-storey home brimming with high-quality modern features on a 641m2 allotment (approx). Close to schools, parks, High Street and transport.

Auction Inspect Contact

Saturday 19th March at 10.00am Wed 12:30-1pm, Sat 10-10:30am Gordon Whale 0419 335 459

ESR $230,000-$250,000 Office 9497 3222 | 9459 5666 Damien Carter 0438 850 166

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Saturday 19th March at 1.00pm Thu 6-6:30pm, Sat 11-11:30am Peter Scott 0459 223 994

ESR $1,200,000-$1,275,000 Office 9497 3222 | 9459 5666 Damien Carter 0438 850 166

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THORNBURY 13 Shaftesbury Parade

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Period Perfection In The Heart Of Thornbury Extended 4BR Edwardian showpiece includes two deluxe bathrooms, open living/dining and gourmet kitchen with butlers pantry, ducted heating, solid timber floors, finest fittings, double-glazed windows, exceptional storage spaces, plus stacker doors to expansive entertaining deck and private landscaped garden, plus double garage via ROW. Within the Northcote High School Zone, it´s close to High Street eateries, shops and trams, Croxton Station, easy access to Northcote Plaza and All Nations Park - all on generous land of 10.97m x 42.07m = 461 sq. m (approx).

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 19 March at 12pm Thur 1-1.30/7-7.30 & Sat 11.30-12 $1,600,000 - $1,700,000 Northcote | 9486 1800 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 MARCH 9, 2016 \ The weekly review 41

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FAIRFIELD 66A Arthur Street

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Edwardian Delight In Blue-Chip Location Only metres to Station St, this delightful 3BR Edwardian offers splendid period grace behind a classic facade, with a luxurious contemporary update delivering immediate appeal to radiant interiors. Featuring stunning polished boards throughout, including a vibrant living/meals area, stone kitchen & stylish central bathroom. Moment to schools, cafes & transport, this sublime residence also comprises magnificent rear decking, heating/cooling, split system & 2 off-street car spaces.

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PRESTON 28 Hotham Street

Sat 19 March at 11.30am Thu 6-6.30 & Sat 11.30-12 $850,000 - $900,000 Northcote | 9486 1800 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 Monique Verga 0424 584 759

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Thornbury Border Beauty Charming Deco home moments from bars, cafes, restaurants, tram and trains, schools, supermarket and parks. Inside you´ll find three large bedrooms (all with BIR´s), kitchen-diner adjacent the north-facing living room, central modern bathroom, and separate laundry with second WC. Features include ducted heating, evaporative cooling, gas log-fire, original light fittings, ceiling panels and picture rails, and huge outdoor area with covered entertaining deck. Add to this productive garden with raised beds, carpeted studio/rumpus, and multiple OSP via side drive.

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AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 19 March at 3pm Tues 6.00-6.30 & Sat 10-10.30 $750,000 - $825,000 Preston | 9478 5000 Spiros Karagiannidis 0413 348 793 Tom Alexiadis 0417 030 452

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NORTH MELBOURNE 35 Elm Street

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Exquisitely Updated Edwardian A stunning renovation has elevated this charming Edwardian into the modern realm with impeccable style & evident success. Featuring 3 robed BRs (main with a luxe ensuite), a vibrant open-plan living/meals domain, quality stone kitchen comprising 90cm oven, opening to a superb leafy courtyard. Above the laneway-accessed double garage sits an expansive studio with sleek bathroom, as a sunny north-facing balcony presents delightful mountain views. In the coveted Uni High catchment, within walking distance of cafes, the CBD & Melb Uni, this exceptional home also includes graceful high ceilings, zoned reverse-cycle heating/cooling & striking Baltic Pine boards.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

RESERVOIR 136 Leamington Street

Sat 19 March at 3pm Thu 5.30-6 & Sat 11.15-11.45 $1,500,000 - $1,600,000 Carlton North | 9347 4322 Luke Sacco 0407 528 040 Tom Breen 0437 175 677

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Modern Luxury By The Park Moments from Edgars Creek Wetlands and Edwardes Lake Park, this feature-packed 3/4BR family home includes deluxe bathroom and powder room (second WC), fabulous open living/dining area and superb kitchen with Bosch/Smeg/Blanco appliances, attic storage, heating and cooling, double-glazed windows, plus stacker doors to entertaining deck and delightful north-facing backyard garden, garage and additional off-street parking. Close to schools, public transport, cafes and shopping precincts.

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 19 March at 10.30am Wed 6-6.30 & Sat 10.30-11 $670,000 - $730,000 Preston | 9478 5000 Michelle Portelli 0414 758 541 Thomas Vinen 0400 423 005 MARCH 9, 2016 \ The weekly review 43

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IVANHOE 33 Melcombe Road

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English-Style Elegance On A Leafy Corner Block A unique opportunity to secure your future in Ivanhoe´s exclusive Beaumont Estate, this meticulously maintained and immaculately presented clinker-brick beauty boasts three main bedrooms (master with BIRs), 4BR/sunroom and updated bathroom, formal lounge and dining, contemporary-style kitchen with breakfast bar and quality appliances. Add to this heating and cooling, ornate ceilings, hardwood floors, undercover patio and private backyard garden, plus single garage.

In one of the area´s most tightly-held pockets, it´s close to Ivanhoe Village shops and cafes, public transport options, easy access to hospital precincts and the area´s renowned schools.

PRESTON WEST 43 Wallace Street 3 Classic Style, Contemporary Living Freestanding 3BR home includes period-style bathroom, open living/dining area and timber-bench kitchen, ducted heating and evaporative cooling, double-glazed windows, remote-controlled garage, plus bi-folds to a delightfully private rear courtyard. Close to High Street shops and cafes, Preston Market, schools and parks, trams and trains.

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AUCTION Sat 19 March at 1pm INSPECT Thurs 6-6.30 & Sat 12.30-1 GUIDE $660,000 - $730,000 CONTACT Colin Abbas 0414 659 635 Joe Horton 0421 128 008 Preston | 9478 5000

AUCTION INSPECT GUIDE OFFICE CONTACT

Sat 19 March at 3pm Thu 6.30-7 & Sat 12-12.30 $1,000,000 - $1,150,000 Ivanhoe | 9490 2900 Nuno Raimundo 0415 232 059 Nunzio Sulfaro 0414 223 134

BRUNSWICK 93 Blyth Street Victorian Allure In A Prime Location This elevated 4BR balconied terrace includes two bathrooms, formal lounge, kitchen/meals and rear dining room, gas heating, high ornate ceilings, under-stair cellar, city views (from the balcony) and north-facing rear courtyard. Buses, trams, local parks and schools, cafes, restaurants and renowned shopping precincts all close by.

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AUCTION Sat 19 March at 2.30pm INSPECT Wed 7-7.30 & Sat 11.45-12.15 GUIDE $900,000 - $990,000 CONTACT Peter Jones 0411 249 965 Brunswick | 9388 0088

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NORTHCOTE 15 Gordon Grove Flash Gordon!

In a sought after Westgarth locale, this light filled Victorian terrace is the perfect entry point for owner occupiers or investors. 3 beds open from the hallway, leading to a central living room with functional kitchen & bath at the rear. The deep north facing garden has excellent ROW. Ideally located to High St shops & cafes, public transport & bike paths.

PRESTON 201 Murray Road ’Shorncliffe’ Secluded Edwardian Elegance This impeccably restored residence close to schools & transport offers 4 double BRs, vast living/dining open to craftsman-built timber kitchen, large bathroom (clawfoot bath & separate shower), powder room & laundry, plus verandah entertaining area, polished Baltic floors, OFPs, custom storage, ducted heating, split-system a/c & alarm.

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AUCTION Sat 19 March at 11.30am INSPECT Wed 5.30-6 & Sat 11.30-12 GUIDE $750,000 - $800,000 CONTACT Janine Ballantyne 0400 182 710 Tom Roberts 0418 553 680 Northcote | 9486 1800

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AUCTION Sat 19 March at 11.30am INSPECT Th 12-12.30, Sat 11.45-12.15 GUIDE $900,000 - $990,000 CONTACT Andrew De Angelis 0402 039 342 Peter Stratakos 0419 396 481 Preston | 9478 5000

NORTHCOTE 56 Helen Street

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In the heart of Northcote, this extended 3BR Victorian includes updated bathroom, spacious open living/dining area and adjoining kitchen, ducted heating and evaporative cooling, high ceilings, plus rear courtyard garden. Also close to renowned schools, High Street cafes and shops, as well as the wide open spaces of All Nations Park.

THORNBURY 35 Clarendon Street Feature-Packed Edwardian Beauty!

Extended 3BR home includes two stylish bathrooms, separate lounge, open-plan living/dining and superb stonebench kitchen, heating and cooling, plus a north-facing back garden with undercover entertaining deck, front off-street parking.

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FITZROY NORTH 94-96 Michael Street 4 Super Renovation, Double Land Light-filled Victorian, landscaped garden & pool, offers 4 BRs (main with stylish ensuite), elegant living and dining rooms, designer kitchen, family bathroom & laundry.

Including 2nd courtyard & garaging, this immaculate home close to the Edinburgh Gdns features hardwood floors, period detail & split-system a/c.

FITZROY 225 Moor Street Generous Terrace In The Heart Of Fitzroy!

This classic balcony terrace just around the corner from Smith St cafes, comfortable with brilliant potential for improvement, offers 3 double BRs, living room, architectdesigned kitchen/meals, refitted bathroom/laundry and private courtyard garden, plus storage, OFPs and other period detail.

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AUCTION Sat 2 April at 11am INSPECT Thu 5.30-6 & Sat 9.45-10.15 GUIDE $1,100,000 - $1,200,000 CONTACT Arch Staver 0417 515 802 Rick Daniel 0409 737 985 Fitzroy | 9417 1956

FITZROY NORTH 201 Holden Street 4 Room To Grow Inside and out this gorgeous double fronted home has an abundance of space. Generous family accommodation of 4 bedrooms, central bathroom, study, stunning kitchen, adjacent dining and a big beautiful family living room overlooking a deck and deep north facing rear garden with ROW access at the rear.

AUCTION Sat 19 March at 12pm INSPECT Thu 12.30-1 & Sat 10.45-11.15 GUIDE $1,650,000 - $1,800,000 CONTACT Peter Stephens 0418 104 214 Sonya Laferla 0419 230 985 Fitzroy | 9417 1956

CARLTON NORTH 34 Fenwick Street 2 Brimming With Potential Options to renovate and possibly expand (STCA), this attractive Victorian comprises two bedrooms (BIRs) and bathroom, open lounge/dining and adjoining kitchen. Add to this gas heating, high ceilings, new carpets, NBN connection, internal laundry facilities, plus a north-facing courtyard complete with bluestone paving and ROW access.

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AUCTION Sat 19 March at 10.30am INSPECT Wed 5.45-6.15 & Sat 10-10.30 GUIDE $800,000 - $850,000 CONTACT James Pilliner 0405 106 421 Stewart Kyle 0403 162 924 Carlton North | 9347 4322

9 Noel Street Brunswick East OPPORTUNITIES RARELY FOUND! First time offered in over 50 years, with the potential to update or extend (STCA) but comfortable as is. A Californian Bungalow retaining many period feats & original f/plan, comp 3 bdrms, sep lnge, dining, kitchen, bthrm, 2 toilets, sep lndry & light filled sunroom. Land approx. 459sqm with full side drive to brick dble gge. Close to merri Creek, CERES, transport, schools & shops.

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Auction Sat 19th March @ 11am Price In Excess Of $820,000 Inspect Thu 6.00pm - 6.30pm Sat 10.30am - 11.00am Agent Peter Varellas 0411 262 095

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NORTHCOTE 85 CHRISTMAS STREET A Christmas Treat For The Whole Family Close to Northcote Aquatic Centre, High Street, schools and transport, this grand four bedroom, three bathroom family residence boasts a modern bungalow offering teenager retreat, home office or guest accommodation potential. Generous interiors feature leadlight entry, formal/informal living/dining zones, huge kitchen/meals and alfresco.

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NORTHCOTE 9489 9422 | COBURG 9350 1155 | PRESTON 9478 6344 | ESSENDON 9373 0000 | IVANHOE 9499 7992

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THORNBURY 109 ROSSMOYNE STREET Inspired Design Adds Contemporary Edge A show-stopping extension unites outstanding contemporary spaces with elegant Edwardian bedrooms in this freestanding, four-bedroom, two-bathroom home. Open living/family/dining/quality kitchen utilising passive solar design principles and a northerly rear aspect, entertainer’s alfresco and native gardens. Chic bathrooms including ensuite, hydronic heating and solar panel system.

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THORNBURY 14 KEON STREET Key To The Life You Desire A distinguished family home, this three-bedroom plus study period residence harmonises enduring elegance and modern inclusions. Huge living/dining/granite kitchen featuring 900mm stove.

Generous covered entertaining and northerly rear garden. Two bathrooms, zoned heating/ refrigerated cooling, alarm and OSP. Close to transport, parks, schools and High Street.

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NORTHCOTE 182 BEACONSFIELD PARADE Northcote Appeal On Parade Located in the coveted Northcote High School zone, this beautifully renovated three bedroom, two bathroom period residence enjoys cul-de-sac serenity. Impressive indoor/outdoor living zones comprise alfresco deck, sun-drenched backyard, light-filled living/dining and Caesarstone kitchen.

Nearby are Merri Creek trails, Northcote Golf Club, transport and schools.

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NORTHCOTE 107 GLADSTONE AVENUE Winning Position Moments to trams, trains, Batman Park and vibrant High Street, this three-bedroom home in the Northcote High School zone invites you to design the lifestyle you want in a top locale.

Liveable with renovation/rebuilding potential (STCA) it offers: lounge, dining, kitchen/meals, garden and rear ROW.

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NORTHCOTE 12/14 ALBERT STREET Winning Westgarth Lifestyle Modern two bedroom plus study townhouse boasts expansive sundrenched living. Delivering split system heating/cooling, secure entry, car space plus storage cage, its moments to vibrant Fairfield Village, Westgarth cafes and cinema, Merri Creek and Yarra Bend parklands, transport, and just 8 km from the CBD.

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THORNBURY 4/48A CLYDE STREET Fuss Free Townhouse For A Hip Lifestyle Within easy reach of flourishing High Street, this two bedroom townhouse features a chic kitchen, expansive living/dining and elegant courtyard. With a single garage with remote and internal access, alarm, ducted heating/cooling, and ideally positioned to transport, cafes and restaurants, a hip lifestyle is guaranteed.

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FITZROY 203/185 ROSE STREET Distinctive Edge Amongst Hip Surrounds Architect designed, this distinctive two bedroom apartment, set amongst the bars and restaurants of Fitzroy features sun-drenched living with a chic modern kitchen and balcony enjoying views to Saint Patricks. Extras include split system heating/cooling, secure entry, video intercom, car space and bike rack.

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PRESTON WEST 1/94 BRUCE STREET Big, Bright And Beguiling Enjoying an expansive street frontage, this three bedroom home near Gilbert Road tram and shops, schools, Preston market and station will generate broad appeal. Generous rooms, high decorative ceilings and abundant natural light assure excellent living spaces and ample accommodation, with scope to further modernize.

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Full of magnificent period features throughout this historic home once a part of a larger allotment now your opportunity to secure this grand home on a normal size block. Comp: 5 main rooms, bathroom and maids change room all with individual detailed press metal ceilings. Features include ornate open fire places and beautiful leadlight windows and doors throughout. Subject to the subdivision it will have all planning permits in place for the buyer ready to renovate this classic home. Located within minutes of the city via a tram ride and all that the inner city has to offer offer. fer.

This magnificent architecturally designed home offers of executive living of 7BR, 4 baths, 3 living areas, plus an amazing upper level observatory with unobstructed and elevated views of the surrounding green valley, all set on approx 5 acres with 200 olive trees. Equipped with all the modern comforts of a city home. Make a great family home, airbnb retreat or relaxing weekender/hobby farm.

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PRESTON 281 Tyler Street BRILLIANT FAMILY INVESTMENT Magnificent dbl fronted classic timber Californian Bungalow ‘’OAKHILL ESTAT EST E’’,4BR home with added bonus of a 2BR Self Contained Apt. Home comp: 4BR, main w/OFP. w/OFP Large lounge, ornate OFP, OFP elevated dining area, Outdoor garden and entertaining area. Apt comp: 2BR, (BIR’s), kitchen/meals area, vertical gas heater, heater timber parquetry floors, bathroom, large dbl remote garage. Feat: ducted heating, evaporative cooling, solar panels. Leased at approx $35,000PA. $35,000P Private Sale: Contact Agent Inspect: Sat 12.30-1.00PM Contact: Angelo Scambiatterra 0418 339 827

COBURG 34 Cole Crescent A MOST UNIQUE INNER CITY ART DECO Amazing solid brick art deco building on a corner allotment with approx 1000 mt2 of land. Currently features 4 self contained apartments showing a return of $73,000 PA with potential rental in excess of $80,000 per year, year Ideally suited as a combination of long term investment with further development potential, STCA, or as a in vogue B&B. Seize this amazing opportunity now and never look back.

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Often sort, seldom found...this home allows you to move in and enjoy now with plenty of scope to value add to suit your lifestyle. Offering Of 3 generous BR with central bathroom and spacious free flowing living and dining rooms adjoin the kitchen and separate sunroom/study, rear garden with workshop/laundry and double carport via a ROW. Conveniently located with easy access to the city, Melbourne Uni and walking distance to the vibrant Nicholson St Village and its trend setting cafes and restaurants. Great home or investment Auction: Inspect: Contact:

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