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here’s something about the hermetically sealed Such workplaces report remarkably lower levels of environment of the two-day conference that absenteeism, high levels of ongoing employment by I find deeply reassuring. The little lanyard of workers with mental health issues and faster rates of belonging that swings around your neck; that nifty return to work. shoulder bag stuffed with a telephone book of helpful And it seems that employers now have little choice brochures (and stress ball, and mints); and then there’s but to take the issue of psychological injury seriously. the conference food. For an unabashed glutton like According to Comcare, the mob that looks after me, a day of fully catered breakfast/morning Australia’s worker’s compensation scheme, tea/lunch/afternoon tea, and all the biscuits emotional injuries such as trauma, stress it creates you could want in between, is like a kind of or bullying will very soon start to outstrip mini-holiday – but with lectures. Food for physical injuries in the Australian workplace: an engaged thought and food. Heaven. and if not in actual number of incidents, then workforce At a gathering this week of public and certainly in cost. private sector professionals engaged in It is very, very expensive to diagnose, treat workplace health and safety, I was surprised to and manage emotional injury. The need for learn that the buzz phrase was the “mentally healthy treatment is very high – counsellors and psychologists workplace”: the work environment in which people are important but often open-ended caregivers. And were engaged and enlivened by their work, where getting injured people back to work is tricky and costly. people were treated with respect, where they felt safe to Everyone knows how to fix the faulty platform that report emotional or psychological problems, and where led to the fall and the injured leg: how do you fix a they could share troubles without fear of derision or workplace that’s prone to emotional injury? loss of status.

Now before you start rolling your eyes at the notion Surprised because I know that mental health of phantom or bogus complaints about stress, bullying advocates have for years had a devilish time trying to get or trauma, the experience of hard-nosed private their field of expertise taken seriously in the workplace. enterprises such as high-profile construction and It looks like they’ve finally got there. transport groups might be salutary. In many cases,

according to Comcare, the performance of such private enterprises in dealing with emotional injuries is far better than the public sector because of the bottom line imperative: they get that it’s going to cost them, and that a mentally healthy workforce is simply going to be a better performing and more effective one.

Some of the examples of a more enlightened workplace will surprise you. There’s the well-being and mental health agenda at National Australia Bank, where open discussion about mental health has been established from the very top of the organisation down, and where employees with mental health issues are productively employed and engaged.

NAB says one reason they do this is “because the law says we must”, but the more compelling reason is that it creates a workforce that is more engaged, resilient and productive.

Yes, much of this is stating the obvious, but you’d be amazed at how many workplaces still don’t get it.

In the competitive world of building and maintaining exceptional workforces, some places will have a big edge over some others and, as any successful athlete will tell you, that edge is always going to be a mental one. \

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ob Hawke is reflecting on a favourite moment of calm in his still busy life. “I have the most beautiful spot in Sydney,” he says. “I have a beautiful natural forest going right down to the water and a boatshed where I catch fish. And I sit on my verandah smoking my cigar and I look out there doing my cryptics [crosswords] and I’m very happy.”

It’s an Arcadian image, and one to which I can attest having visited the Hawke home last year to interview his wife, Blanche d’Alpuget. The views from their house are indeed stunning. It’s a house full of art and sculptures and sunshine and a demonstrable love between its owners. It’s no wonder that today Hawke sounds like a blessed man.

We’re back in Sydney, this time in Hawke’s office in the city. He’s in a jovial, even mischievous, mood, laughing at some of the moments that cemented him as a very human prime minister, whose flaws more than likely increased, rather than diminished, the affection in which he was held. One such moment was when, on a shopping centre visit in 1989, he called a 74-year-old pensioner a “silly old bugger”.

“There was a very interesting follow-up to that,” Hawke says. “I got a letter from his daughter which said, ‘You’re absolutely right – he’s worse than that’.”

It’s been a long journey for me to get this close to Australia’s 23rd prime minister. There have been emails and phone calls over more than a year. Hawke doesn’t do many interviews, his executive assistant told us.

After all, what more could he possibly say after so long in the public eye?

Plenty, as it turns out. At 84, Hawke is expansive, candid, self-deprecating and relaxed. Has he had a lucky life? “Yes, and it’s as a result of the most brilliant decision I ever made: my choice of parents,” he says.

“I never cease to give thanks for the marvellous father and mother I had. They provided me with constant, unqualified love and affection and encouragement.

“My mother was a teacher and she was fanatically devoted to education. I remember her saying, ‘Bob, you’re lucky, you’ve been born with brains but you’ve got to use them and develop them’.

“My father too was marvellous. He said something to me that has remained a basic tenet and motivation for me. He said: ‘If you believe in the fatherhood of God, you must necessarily believe in the brotherhood of man’.

Their values influenced my thinking and my attitudes all through my life.”

I ask him to reflect on his political career. “It’s a sense of satisfaction because I believe, and I’m encouraged by the judgment of others, that our government was able to make a real difference to Australia in a number of ways.”

One of those was helping dismantle apartheid in South Africa. “Australia was the first country Mandela visited after he became leader,” Hawke says. “He walked into my office and he said, ‘Bob if it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t be here today’. That was a great tribute, not just to me, but to Australia and the role we played.”

I suggest to Hawke that he governed from the head but also from the heart. He cried on television after the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989 and was open about the pain of family heartaches. The country saw a man who couldn’t hide his feelings even if he wanted to.

“That’s a fair summary,” Hawke says. “At times I suppose, the fact that I showed my emotions didn’t embarrass me so much. Looking back I don’t regret it because people knew that I felt strongly about issues.

“You mentioned Tiananmen Square. Before I went on television that day I’d just received a cable from our embassy in Beijing giving some pretty gruesome details about what had happened. And I wept for the people of China. It’s been a matter of continuing satisfaction to me that I’m always meeting Chinese people who were involved and who say they regard me as their father.”

Since leaving politics, Hawke’s work as a business consultant with clients in China has meant he has travelled there no fewer than 98 times.

He says he has no desire to retire. “I have a very strong feeling that, as you grow old, mental exercise is at least as important as physical exercise. [They say] the brain is a muscle and it must be exercised. I do two hard cryptic

[crosswords] every day. So my brain is, I think, in very good shape because I’ve worked on it.”

The nation was saddened by the death of Hawke’s former wife, Hazel, last year. I tell him it felt as though we’d lost someone we knew well, and that Hazel did a lot to put dementia on the agenda.

“She did,” Hawke says, “and so did Susan, my daughter who with my other children were marvellous in the time they spent with her. Susan has devoted much of her life to advancing public knowledge of, and concern about, dementia and Alzheimer’s [disease].”

I ask Hawke about the personal cost of politics. “I had the awful experience of my younger daughter Rosslyn becoming a drug addict. Heroin … you just can’t help but feeling, ‘Is there something you could have done if you’d been there more often?’ ’’ Did he resent politics for keeping him away from his family? “It was a price, basically, you had to pay if you’re going to the top as I did. It’s not a part-time job. It was very much a 16-hour-a-day sort of thing for me.”

I ask after Rosslyn. “She’s coping,” he says quietly. “It had a permanent impact upon her. It diminished her life in some ways but she’s been strong and she’s good now.”

How does he view Alan Bond? “I have a lot of respect for Alan Bond. As distinct from other businessmen who did bad things – and he did – he didn’t run away; he faced the music. He played a very constructive role in prison in helping to train and educate people in prison, and made another career. A lot of respect for him.”

I ask Hawke how he felt watching the ABC series about Paul Keating last year in which the former treasurer claimed that it was he, Keating, who drove many of the key economic reforms commonly attributed to Hawke. Keating also repeated earlier claims that Hawke had been depressed for three years following the revelations about Rosslyn’s drug addiction, and that he, Keating, had filled a leadership void.

“People don’t necessarily believe this,” Hawke says, “but I genuinely feel sorry for Paul in this sense: he made an enormous contribution to Australia after a slow start because he didn’t have an economics background. He learned quickly and became an outstandingly good treasurer. And he had so much of which he was entitled to be proud that he’d been personally involved in. I think he tended to want to over-claim, and that was not necessary. I respect him.”

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PETER WILMOTH gains a rare extended interview with Bob Hawke Hawke and Blanche d’Alpuget this year celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. “Those 19 years have just been unqualified happiness for me,” he says. “We’re sort of joined at the hip.”

After a break from writing, d’Alpuget is working on a historical trilogy. “For a while after we were married she stopped writing and we were living and travelling and (she was) working with me,” he says. “In the past two or three years she has picked up the writing again. I just find it absolutely magnificent that she has this interest.” awke remains the man of the people. At the Sydney H Cricket Ground in 2012 he took a proffered glass of beer and sculled it, to the crowd’s delight. “It was

fun,” he says. “Politicians represent people, but so many politicians are frightened of people. They’re not at ease.

I genuinely love people, genuinely love the Australian people. I think they sense that, so it’s reciprocal.”

The height of Hawke’s blokey ways came in 1983 when, after Australia had won the America’s Cup, an ebullient prime minister said: “Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum.”

Hawke smiles. “Of all the brilliant things I’ve said through my life, that’s the one that’s most remembered.

It was absolutely spontaneous.”

Hawke insists Keating is wrong to suggest he carried him. But he does concede he was in bad shape in 1984.

“As we went into the ’84 election, news of Ros, and then I had this smash in the eye [his glasses were smashed in a cricket match]. I went right through the ’84 campaign literally in agony … Glass went in my eye, I went to the hospital and the doctor said if it had gone in another fraction I would have lost the eye.

“I was personally in terribly bad shape, physically and mentally. To go from that and say I’d lost steam was just nonsense. We went on to do a hell of a lot.”

Could he have gone on to win another election? “Yes.” Was there sadness that his relationship with Keating frayed in the end? “I would have preferred that it didn’t fray in the way that it did. I said at my 80th birthday – where Paul was present – I thanked him. I said, ‘If you hadn’t done what you did, I wouldn’t have been able to marry Blanche’. If I’d gone on as prime minister, Blanche couldn’t have waited forever. So I thanked him.”

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\ Katrina Hall weighs in on the dieting debate

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iven it is now spring, which for many people And don’t fill in the app at all on fish and chip nights. means diet-panic season, I am hereby I have found, after years of diligent research, that counting offering my own well-thumbed advice on the calories will only ever work if you track your intake only trials and tribulations of balancing the scales. on stir-fry and soup nights. Trust me on this.

In fact, my weight-loss advice is so tried and tested Also, the other thing I’ve discovered is that exercise I am currently working on a book with Gwyneth. So, classes only ever count if you can have a lie-down here we go. afterwards. It’s something to do with the calorie-burning The first rule of diet success is to be aware of process. Exercise for 45 minutes, sleep for two hours, and this little-known fact: there are no calories in wine you feel a whole lot better. Again, trust me. worth counting.

I find cooking up a big roast with lots of vegetables Google the following question: are wine calories is a sure-fire way to achieve diet success. Just avoid equal to other calories? Scroll down until you find the gravy. Actually, gravy is full of nutrients so the article that tells you they aren’t. I promise you maybe just have a bit. Apple crumble is also full gravy is it’s there. of nutrients, as well as fibre, so you can eat that You will need to ignore the one that says the in abundance. full of average wine drinker puts on half a stone of fat I’ve also discovered a long walk is an excellent nutrients a year and all other links focused on nutritional dieting tool, but only if it is purposeful, perhaps value and energy density and just keep scrolling even destination-focused, and involves a stop-off until you find the article that says drinking alcohol for a latte somewhere along the way. doesn’t lead to weight gain.

Also, and this is crucial to your overall success at being Print it out. Highlight the “according to extensive skinny: only ever partake in a diet product or shake if medical research” and “some studies report a small it’s been endorsed by Shane Warne or Kim Kardashian. reduction in weight for women who drink” bits, and then Unless the product has the word ‘celebrity’ in the title or a stick it on the fridge and, while you’re in the general area, celebrity has endorsed it, it won’t work. pour yourself a glass. There is nothing in life that can’t And finally, if you’re having a bad day, Google ‘plastic be solved if you give yourself the chance to sit down with surgery fails’. Some of those duck-lips weigh more a chardy. than the average woman’s thighs and it’s good to know Secondly, diet apps work only if you tick the ‘one row’ some people will do really strange things to feel good option when you’ve had chocolate. Don’t ever admit to about themselves. the whole block. My other advice is to avoid the ‘snacks So a big night on the spaghetti bolognaise is nothing and drinks’ section altogether, especially if you’ve had a in comparison. \ khall@theweeklyreview.com.au day of Mint Slices and café lattes. There’s no need to clock anything that gives you energy or makes you feel good.

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Garbellotto says. “I was at the point where I “My tools are gone,” Aaron says. “Dad still felt I wasn’t learning anything any more and likes to look at his.”

I needed another challenge,” he says. “All Hospitality fitted, Marco says, but the particles are precisely ground and travelling across to the eastern suburbs we weigh every shot. I find I can run from Reservoir was draining; slightly older coffee with it and get the business partners also run a “I needed an incredible taste.” laundry operation close to home. another Garbellotto’s coffee training So they opened Two Short Men challenge” began four years ago, just a month in the space that had belonged to after he took over Liar Liar. “I asked Joe Green restaurant. Its understated the baristas, ‘What’s all this coffee on interior suited their casual style and the wall?’, so they said they’d teach me. I’ve there wasn’t much call for their tools, just taught myself the rest.” a bit of stencil work on the walls and some Two Short Men brews 40-50 kilograms of decluttering. coffee each week and Garbellotto operates the The café seats 42 inside and another 12 on espresso machine most days. Sensory Lab’s the footpath. There’s a window bar that faces Seamless blend is served with milk-based the street, a popular communal table and a brews and the café changes its single-origin long banquette on the rear wall. Acoustics offerings every couple of days. “We use single are good in the warehouse-style space, and origins for all black coffees because I think eclectic music adds to the atmosphere. you should get a better cup of coffee if you are Simone Farrell operates the kitchen and her going to drink it without milk,” he says. all-day breakfast menu features the classics.

Pour-over, cold-drip and other filter-style The Big Short Man breakfast has eggs, bacon, coffee is brewed regularly and Garbellotto will sausages, tomatoes, field mushrooms and happily chat with patrons about coffee flavour baked beans. There are ricotta hotcakes and profiles and brewing techniques. \ vegetarian options, too. ltolra@theweeklyreview.com.au Fresh juices, burgers, salads, filled rolls

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Food \ Leanne tolra Reviews frying colours

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o, all of Melbourne loves kimchi. Except me.

I’ve been secretly chasing an affinity for Korea’s so-called national condiment since the latest influx of restaurants with any pretension to its cuisine began hanging out their shingles. I have achieved ambivalence.

Kimchi, for the 1 per cent who haven’t tried it, is fermented, chilli-infused cabbage (sometimes radish).

I’ve tried mouth-puckeringly vinegary versions, chilli-dominated bowls of mush and tasteless grey portions of slippery nothingness.

But Kensington’s newest local boasts a version that passes with flying colours.

Chef Min Hui Lee’s kimchi is mellow and complex, with a sustaining kick of chilli and a pleasant sourness that understudies a meal’s main acts. As it cuts through the unctuousness of fried chicken, the creamy batter of seafood pancakes and the busyness of pork bibimbap, at last I understand the appeal of this staple.

Lee uses memories of his grandmother’s cooking as his taste barometer. He recalls her techniques and the equilibrium of sweet, salty and sour flavours, aiming to mimic it in his dishes. Like that of his ancestors, his kimchi is fermented at room temperature for at least a day to allow natural sourness to develop. It is stored under refrigeration at low temperature and left for two to three months to ferment.

Lee says a taste for kimchi comes with maturity and Korean children learn to love it. I’m catching on.

Frying Colours opened on Macaulay Road this year, with its tongue-in-cheek moniker and a swarthy industrial revamp of a former Chinese takeaway. There are rendered cement columns, lights on metal tracks and timber flourishes. A long, open kitchen fills almost half the space, chalk boards spruik the menu and stone bowls are stacked with purpose on the counter.

It’s a first venture for Lee and his partner Robert van Bergen, who brings natural charm to the service team.

Leave your choices to them if you are uncertain; they gain delight from dispensing advice.

Lee honed his cooking in the South Korean military service in his youth and has spent the past decade and a bit working in the Australian advertising industry. Now his five-month-old restaurant turns out 800 dumplings a week, and he can barely keep up production of his kimchi.

Korean cuisine features other intriguing condiments with wide appeal. Lee’s tteokbokki sauce – chilli, tomato, sugar, seaweed and herbs – is another dish he learnt at his grandmother’s side. At Frying Colours, this traditional Korean street food, usually accompanied by rice cakes, is served in a latte glass. It arrives with sticks of battered calamari in a mini deep-fryer basket, on a wooden board. The vessel allows for dunking and the rich, spicy sauce adds fishy, salty, umami goodness to the crisp-coated spears of seafood.

A vinegar, sesame and soy dipping sauce is served with the pork and kimchi-filled dumplings. These neatly

Fry up: Chef and owner of Frying Colours in Kensington, Min Hui Lee, is converting customers to Korean food.

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wrapped soft-skinned parcels hold the house-made what I expected. The ridiculously sweet pickled daikon condiment on its own as a vegetarian option, or as a radish condiment did, however, add a winsome balance. flavour booster to finely minced pork.

I’m certain it’s popular.

Gochujang, a coarse paste of glutinous rice, chilli I could dine daily on bibimbap: rice, slow-cooked and fermented soybeans, adds intrigue to charry, juicy meat, lots of veg and all sorts of pickled and saucy chunks of chicken, beef and pork belly on a mixed-grill extras. What’s not to like? The Frying Colours platter. Coddle the cubes of meat in torn lettuce version arrives in a terrifyingly hot stone bowl. leaves, tuck in bits of herbs and veg and smear Its pulled-pork component was light-on, but I with the flavour adhesive. enjoyed its crisp vegetables – carrots, zucchini, “I could But the chef’s funkiest (his word) sauce is beanshoots and shredded spinach – topped dine used to marinate his mouth-burning chicken with sesame seeds and a raw egg. Points for daily on skewers. Kiwifruit or pineapple, whichever the way the rice crisped as it sat against the bibimbap” is at its peak, is used to give intensity to a edges of the bowl. combination of chilli, ginger, soy and honey. It But the spongy, crisp-edged, palm-sized tenderises the meat, and sets the mouth ablaze. seafood pancakes would take me back across Frying Colours’ house-made wasabi-slaw is worth town. Fine pieces of calamari and mussels shone noting too. It’s not especially Korean, but the finely through their eggy, velvety batter. And, I admit it – shredded coleslaw is dressed with the sweet heat of the addition of Lee’s doubt-destroying kimchi added wasabi. I’ll never again taste coleslaw without recalling substantially to my enjoyment. \ ltolra@theweeklyreview.com.au this dazzling flavour pairing.

Fried chicken? Do I have to? Our waiter is insistent.

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It’s the Sicilian grape nero d’Avola, but you’ve got to keep quiet about it – there’s not much to go around.

Thought to have been grown originally around the town of Avola in Sicily’s south-east tip, it’s the southern Italian island’s most widely planted grape.

Nero loves the heat and in Sicily it’s regularly grown close to the ground so the earth’s radiant heat keeps the grapes ripening after the sun sets.

Historically, it was sent to other wine regions around Europe to beef up their wines and add colour. It’s still blended, but now it’s Sicilian grapes frappato and nerello mascalese that are added to nero d’Avola.

It’s been planted in the Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, King Valley and with loads of success in the hot Riverland region of inner South Australia.

I was at a recent tasting that pitted local examples with a load of Sicilian versions as indulgent benchmarks.

There were plenty of well-structured wines that were true to the grape’s variety – loaded with plums, dark berries and dark chocolate – but it was the highly drinkable wines of Riverland that opened my eyes.

The Riverland, on the banks of the Murray River in eastern South Australia, is fast becoming home to alternative grapes that thrive in the heat.

It’s a dynamic region, too, where growers aren’t tied down by tradition and can take a chance with alternatives.

There aren’t many Barossa producers, for example, that are going to pull up 100-year-old shiraz vines on a hunch that a grape like nero will do well.

“Two things that are a challenge [to growing grapes] in the Riverland are the heat and keeping the water levels up, so nero seems the perfect grape for the

region,” says Ashley Ratcliff, a nero d’Avola grower and managing director of Ricca Terra Farms.

“It’s a variety that seems to handle the heat really well and it’s a variety that’s really vigorous, and the way to control the vigour is to turn off the water to it.”

When the water’s reduced the result is lighter crops but more concentrated flavour: “We’d use between 20 and 40 per cent less water than mainstream grapes.”

Ratcliff considers the late-ripening nero d’Avola to be a warm-climate pinot noir, with grapes tasting of cherries when they’re hanging ripe on the vines and ready for picking.

He also says demand for nero is outstripping supply and the grape will be a niche wine for a few more years to come.

“We’re growing 30 tonnes of nero and more people than I can supply are asking for it. Riverland and McLaren Vale would equally have the most nero planted and a bit has been planted in Mildura, the Adelaide Hills and Heathcote,” Ratcliff says.

“There’s a lot of interest in it – loads of people want some, but only two to three tonnes – so it will be a niche wine for a while. I can’t see it becoming the next pinot gris.

“Compared to 10 years ago there are a lot more alternative varieties out there that people are championing – tempranillo, vermentino and fiano, for example – and in five years’ time I expect it will still be an alternative variety.” \ bthomas@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Outsider art finds its way into the CBD this week as the Fringe Festival kicks off. With its open-access approach, this is a truly inclusive festival, encouraging artists from every kind of discipline to face a curious public. The 2014 spread offers the usual mix of the comic, the cheeky and the provocative. Ticking all three boxes is FR!SK, a series of eight new plays by this year’s VCA graduates. Leaning more towards the naughty end of things is FECK:ART, a competition that hopes to help intelligent art triumph over ubiquitous pornography by encouraging emerging Melbourne artists to submit erotic works in the hope of winning $5000 in cash prizes. Artist Lauren Olney is one of the judges. \ (supplied)

In a particularly nasty dystopian future, Isaac is kicked out of his community after causing the death of a young girl (and putting the future of humanity at risk). He is sent out into the wasteland to find a replacement, which proves no easy task. It doesn’t help that Isaac is a giant panda, voiced by Brendan Cowell. Wastelander Panda is the first drama series commissioned by the ABC for broadcast on iView. It began life as three short films, made by two first-time Aussie filmmakers. In its mix of the bonkers and the brutal, there are echoes of Mad Max and Tank Girl. The six 10-minute episodes are violent and slightly incoherent, but wonderfully ambitious. We can forgive the odd bit of dodgy scripting, acting or effects work as this is a happy reminder that Australia can make truly adventurous television. \

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Christopher Owens \ A New Testament (Turnstile) » www.christopherowensonline.com The first LP from US indie group Girls felt like a breath of fresh air. Wrapping up a diverse range of influences up in a new-wave aesthetic – think Elvis Costello meets The Beach Boys – the 2007 album had a ragged simplicity and poppy melodies that slid easily under the skin. Four years on, we find former frontman Christopher Owens in a very different place. Specifically, he seems to have set up shop on the corner stage of a midwestern C & W bar. From the opening line, he seems to draw shamelessly on some familiar, bluesy tropes. Employing a spiritual chorus on at least half its tracks, along with twanging guitars, A New Testament seems less interested in breaking new ground than in mining the past. Yet it works and Owens seems to be having fun. His dry wit and offhand turn of phrase remain, even if the clothes are clearly borrowed. \

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the best of the FESTIVAL The Melbourne Fringe Festival is an eclectic open-access event presenting performers from a range of disciplines.

The Fringe Hub is the epicentre of the annual festival, with 60 shows across 10 venues in North Melbourne’s Errol Street precinct. Presenting the best and boldest local, national and international artists, the 2014 Fringe Hub program showcases work from every category in the festival.

Audiences can see performance, puppetry, dance, cabaret, live art, music, circus, comedy and more – all in the same night. Check the website for the full program and bookings.

MFF runs September 17-October 5. www.melbournefringe.com.au

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From The Edges Chinese Whispers \ This immersive installation-based performance created by Rani Pramesti is a thought-provoking reflection of how racial violence occurs. Chinese Whispers combines Pramesti’s personal accounts of the human impact of the 1998 May Riots in Indonesia – when thousands of Chinese Indonesians left for countries such as Australia – with funny and intimate portraits of the women she interviewed while creating the work.

September 23-28, Tuesday-Saturday 5.30-10.15pm, Sunday 2-6.45pm, Sunday Q&A with artists at 6.30pm.

Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8 Hyde Street, Footscray Tickets: full $21, concession $16. facebook.com/ chinesewhispers2014; ranip.com.au

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Hook Up \ Hook Up is a full-length mini-musical based on Liaisons, the winner of the Short + Sweet Fringe Development Award 2013. Writing team Nick Hedger and Ben Nicholson’s original songs examine the funny, tragic and bizarre aspects of relationships, and the minefield Gen Y enters as its members turn a certain age.

September 19-21 and 23-26, 10.15pm, Sundays 9.15pm.

Ballroom, Lithuanian Club (Fringe Hub), 44 Errol Street, North Melbourne. Tickets: full $25, concession $20, Tuesdays $16.

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Inanimately \ Self-professed over-sharer Nicolette Minster’s show is an exploration of her new obsession – objectum sexuality, or the emotional and romantic attraction people have towards inanimate objects, items or structures. Whether it’s flirting with bridges or getting married to landmarks, Inanimately promises plenty of affection for anything lacking a pulse.

September 19-October 4.

10.15pm Tuesday-Saturday, 9.15pm Sunday. Lithuanian Club (Fringe Hub), 44 Errol Street, North Melbourne. Tickets: full $21, concession $16. www.nicoletteminster.com

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The Sound of Nazis \ From the creators of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Wolf Creek: The Musical comes a show based on the 1956 West German film Die Trapp Familie – and, legally, nothing else. Written by James McCann, the performance features surefire future classics such as The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Nazis.

“music just kind of grew back for me in a big way. I realised how much i loved it …”

September 19-October 4 (no Mondays). 10.30pm, 9.30pm Sundays. The Loft, Lithuanian Club (Fringe Hub), 44 Errol Street, North Melbourne. Tickets: full $25, concession $20, group $20. \

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The Macdonald Age media \ Michelle Pini meets a living legend

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s Ranald Macdonald enters the bustling café, several diners look up. The former Age executive, now in his seventies, is an imposing figure with a confident carriage and a deep, resonating voice.

Macdonald had originally declined an interview, relenting only after I suggested he would not have accepted such quick surrender from one of his own journalists. I must have hit a nerve, because Macdonald usually shuns the spotlight.

Over a distinguished career, Macdonald uncovered political scandals, aided the rise and fall of governments, raised the standard of journalism, campaigned for journalistic integrity and editorial independence and vehemently defended freedom of speech – and that was just at The Age. He has also worked as a university lecturer at RMIT and Boston University and as a broadcaster on ABC radio; presided over his beloved Collingwood Football Club; headed the International Press Institute; instigated the Australian Press Council; chaired several media boards and started various entrepreneurial ventures.

His son Hamish says: “I think I have a pretty good work ethic, but dad sets a high bar. In six years doing early morning talkback radio on the ABC with 4am starts, he took one sick day.”

While at the helm of David Syme and Co, Macdonald was the first Australian to chair the prestigious International Press Institute and spent the better part of

two years travelling the globe, campaigning for freedom of the press and supporting journalists who were under house arrest, in jail, or under threat for speaking out.

He admits a level of pride in this, and also in getting the Australian Press Council up and running – although he is otherwise unassuming about his achievements, to the degree that many remain unaware of his impact on Australian journalism.

If there is a defining accomplishment it would be his transformation of The Age, in his 19 years in the driving seat, from a conservative, parochial paper with a declining readership to a thriving, world-renowned publication. During his time, it reached its highest circulation and was twice voted in the top 20 newspapers in the world by Columbia University.

Born Chesborough Ranald Macdonald in 1938, the future newspaperman spent his early years on the family property near Wagga Wagga in New South Wales. His father Hamish Macdonald, a grazier, died in the fall of Singapore before Ranald’s fourth birthday, leaving his mother Nancy (née Syme) to run the farm with three small children.

The middle child and only boy, Macdonald felt close to his siblings and describes his mother as “a strong woman who had a difficult life”. Still Macdonald describes his childhood as “happy” and says he “loved” his boarding school education at Geelong Grammar.

Media boss Rupert Murdoch is a distant cousin and was a childhood neighbour, but Macdonald says: “I only

saw him at family picnics – that sort of thing. We were never friends – no, we had opposite philosophies.”

Macdonald studied at Cambridge before returning in 1960 to do a cadetship at The Age. Postgraduate study at Columbia University followed, where his masters thesis examined the “ideal newspaper’’ – a topic that was to become an enduring occupation.

He explains that, on his return, he intended to create a marketing role for himself at The Age and wrote a report for the David Syme and Co board identifying a lack of management structure and marketing expertise at the paper. His grandfather (and then board chairman) Oswald Syme misread the report and assumed his grandson wished to be appointed managing director.

“For once I held my tongue and didn’t correct him – to my astonishment, the board agreed,” Macdonald says.

In 1964, at 26, Ranald Macdonald became managing director of the publication through which his great-grandfather had championed independent journalism. Macdonald refers to the early days at the paper as “tough”. “The first time I went to a meeting with [media bosses] Frank Packer, Rupert Murdoch and Warwick Fairfax, we were negotiating salaries with the print unions,’’ he says. “Packer deliberately handed me his hat as if I was the office boy – he knew who I was.”

Macdonald dropped the hat and took his place at the table without comment.

But Macdonald’s youth and knowledge of international publishing gave him the unencumbered

Innovator: Ranald Macdonald with statue of Mercury (1979) (Courtesy the age archives)

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Meet the principal \ CHERYL CRITCHLEY MEETS SOPHIA ASHWORTH JONES

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t 25, Sophia Ashworth Jones became Britain’s youngest school head. But such milestones have never been her aim. The new Christ Church Grammar School principal simply wants the children under her watch to be happy and keen learners.

“All the children I’ve ever taught have been lovely and have responded to being treated like lovely children,” she says. “It’s the only way I’ve ever run a school. To be a teacher is to give them all love and make them feel special.”

Now 38, Ashworth Jones was born in Nottingham but spent her formative years in North Yorkshire. She attended five primary schools as her father, Keith, moved around as a bank manager. Her mother, Valerie, was a school secretary.

The experience helped Ashworth Jones appreciate that “children are children” regardless of school type, which was later reinforced by a trip to Romania. With her husband, Andy, she joined a World Challenge group that hiked through the mountains and met local students who lived and learned in Third-World conditions.

“They had nothing, but yet they were the brightest and most engaging little people I think I’d come across.

A true inspiration,” she says.

Ashworth Jones’ own schooling was varied and, on the whole, enjoyable. She attended the select entry Nottingham Girls’ High School, which was academically rigorous and suited her inquisitive nature.

She finished at the co-educational Ashville College in Harrogate.

An all-rounder, Ashworth Jones loved the creative arts and singing, joining school choirs and musicals and the local operatic society, although admittedly with more volume than vibrato. “I’m also a passionate artist,” she says. “I love to paint.”

From a young age, Ashworth Jones wanted to work with children. She completed a joint honours, qualified teaching status degree in science and technology at Leeds University before teaching at Prestfelde Preparatory School in Shrewsbury, Ellesmere College near Shrewsbury and Gateways School in Leeds.

Ashworth Jones was then appointed head of Leeds Grammar School’s junior department at just 25. Her career went from strength to strength as she helped the 450-year-old institution merge with Leeds Girls’ High School.

“I was very keen to settle down and have a family and to balance the job that I loved with my own children,” she says. “I didn’t imagine that I would be a head so young. In fact my mission was to be a teacher and a mum.”

After several years of IVF, their first daughter was born almost eight years ago. Twins, a boy and a girl, followed four years later. Having a job she cherished and teachers and pupils she loved to work with helped Ashworth Jones through this trying but ultimately joyous period.

Teaching simply made her happy. “If you love the children that you’re working with, you’re bound to be successful and the children are bound to make the best progress.”

In 2008 when she was still just 33, Ashworth Jones became head of Chandlings School, a non-selective independent primary school outside Oxford, where she enhanced the school’s already enviable academic results.

Chandlings was wonderful, but Ashworth Jones decided to move to Australia when approached to become principal at Christ Church Grammar School in South Yarra. Andy also left a top job as head of mathematics at Leeds Grammar.

A visit to the charming Christ Church campus sealed the deal. In many ways it was similar to Chandlings, with a village feel and friendly community but the added bonus of being close to the CBD. “I came as a headmistress and as a mother and I’m

“If you love the children that you’re working with, you’re bound to be successful and the children are bound to make the best progress”

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thinking, ‘Is this a school I could run?’ and ‘Is this a school that I would be proud and delighted to have my children at?’,” she says. “It was instant. The care and provision for each individual child is precisely what I stand for: the ‘value added’ factor at CCGS is enormous.

I am delighted to be part of it – leading it, in fact.”

Christ Church Grammar was established as a boys’ choir school in 1898 and enrolled its first girl in 1920.

It now has 431 pupils on its primary and kindergarten campuses, which both back onto Fawkner Park from Punt Road.

Ashworth Jones was impressed by the school’s calm, secure feeling and the amazing job its staff did. The promise of raising her children in Melbourne also appealed. “It felt like a real place and a very positive place to be,” she says. “I’m also a city girl.”

When she arrived last month, Ashworth Jones and her family quickly settled in, in part due to the Christ Church Grammar Parents Association stocking their cupboards and fridge. Her open-door policy meant it didn’t take long to meet her colleagues and the pupils.

Ashworth Jones anticipates a long and fruitful association with her new school, which already punches above its weight academically.

She hopes to maintain its good name, while enhancing it.

“We’ve got all that the city offers and yet this feels like a little village,” she says. “The twins are having a ball in kinder, already feeling very much part of school.” \ ccritchley@theweeklyreview.com.au » www.ccgs.vic.edu.au SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 \ The weekly review 21

Getaway \ julian healey feasts on the otway ranges

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Julian Healey travelled courtesy of Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism.

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tower hill wildlife reserve

Outside of a zoo, this is one of the few places you’ll get to see kangaroos, emus, echidnas, koalas and other Australian fauna, all in the one place. Tower Hill has a fascinating history and, being the site of a now-extinct volcano, it is undoubtedly one of the most interesting geological features in Victoria.

Guided tours run from the information centre and offer insight into local Aboriginal culture and knowledge. The grounds surrounding the centre have barbecue facilities and picnic tables – a great spot for an outdoor family lunch.

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t’s no mystery why the Great Ocean Road is a road well travelled, but on the other side of the Otway Ranges there’s a burgeoning food and wine scene that deserves our full attention.

The setting is pretty special too. From the lakes of Colac and the rolling farmland of Forrest to the cool-temperate rainforests along the ranges, the region’s diverse landscape is home to stunning sights such as Erskine Falls and some of the most beautiful hiking and mountain biking trails in the country.

That said, the Otway Harvest Trail and 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail are really all about the things that make you go ‘yum’. Wineries and providores, chocolatiers and cheese makers – you won’t need to search too hard for local produce, and many eateries along the trail are proud to showcase the finest local ingredients.

Best advice is to leave the belt at home. \ jhealey@theweeklyreview.com.au

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The cooler months are quiet in Lorne, but there are great dining choices all year round. Maple Tree serves exquisite food prepared with local produce and brilliantly matched with wine and beer. Whatever you order, demand a bowl of the Point Henry saltbush greens paired with a bottle of the Otways’ own Prickly Moses India pale ale – a spectacular combination. The dreamy ambience is bested only by its inspired menu – created and plated by youthful head-chef and co-owner Joshua Harrison. \

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\ JANE ROCCA LOOKS AT THE RISE OF MEN’S ACCESSORIES

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hen it comes to curating your look – whether it’s daytime or evening-bound – men’s accessories are fast becoming the way to seek a new form of self-expression. Guys have discovered that a simple tweak of accessories can do wonders to an outfit.

Anthony Barbieri, co-owner of 124 Shoes, says blokes have realised the importance of accessories and there’s a demand to find something different.

He believes men are gauging an interest in footwear and appreciating good-quality shoes like never before.

SMART ALEC “Conceptually today there is a greater understanding on how to wear a chukka, a monk strap loafer or a pair of brogues,” says Barbieri.

His store also sells a variety of leather bags, satchels, belts and handmade leather glasses.

“Now more than ever our customers can’t wait for us to bring in one-off handcrafted pieces. There are so many generic brands on the market, but our customer wants something unique,” he says.

Michael Albert from Smart Alec Hatters in Fitzroy says men have rediscovered the beauty of tailoring and this in turn has led them down memory lane when it comes to accessories. He’s a big lover of hats and stocks a wide variety in store. He says men are seeking quality

with a bespoke edge when it comes to pocket squares, bow ties, hats, braces, waistcoats and cufflinks.

Damian Rann works as the brand manager at Julius Marlow. He says modern guys are open to expressing themselves with accessories.

“I’ve noticed a local and international interest in pocket squares and ties and that they don’t always need to match,” says Rann, who is a big fan of the knitted skinny tie that is big this season.

“There is a greater emphasis on slick watches, sharp sunglasses and reading glasses. They are getting rounder and heavier-framed.

“Shoes are an easy way for \ $180 guys to accessorise. Tan makes a simple yet effective statement, matched with a colourful pop sock.”

Julius Marlow’s spring/summer campaign is built around rich tans, browns and burgundy. It’s an ideal way to waltz away from the black and opt for an earthy direction. What’s more, these shades work well with rich navy suiting, too.

Rann says it’s all about buffalo leather this season, round toes are on trend, and brogues, wingtip designs and double monk straps are kings of footwear, too.

Calibre accessories buyer Victoria Hunter says accessories can add the wow factor to a suit or outfit you already own. “Updating your accessories is a great way to bring an old outfit up to date by adding a new-season

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The new season’s look includes round-toe brogues, pocket squares, lapel pins, satchels and leather goods with a vive la différence.

tie, pocket square, or change a look from day to night with a lapel pin, belt and shoes,” she says.

“Men these days are time poor and like to have all bases covered when it comes to putting an outfit together. The Calibre range is styled so that the accessories work back with multiple looks within the collection.”

Olivia Palermo and husband Johannes Huebl have been chosen as icons of style for Chadstone, and Huebl has been photographed wearing some of Calibre’s finest outfits and accessories.

“The Calibre range is styled so that the accessories work back with multiple looks within the collection,” says Hunter.

Super Glue at Emporium is another retailer tapping into the boom of men’s accessories, with watches, beanies, backpacks and patterned socks finding their way onto the retail floor from labels such as Status Anxiety and Richer Poorer.

The store’s head buyer, Garth Allan, has been travelling overseas to source interesting brands that will debut in the store next January.

“Our customers are desperate to see more fashion product that is interesting,” says Allan.

“As a team we are always trying to push the boundaries with brands and products to keep our male consumers engaged and surprised.” \ jrocca@theweeklyreview.com.au » www.124shoes.com.au www.calibre.com.au www.juliusmarlow.com.au www.smartalechatters.com.au www.chadstone.com.au

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Money \ Claiming occupancy costs can be a minefield, writes Chris Tolhurst on which to claim interest. The test isn’t whether you’ve claimed a deduction. Rather, it is: if you had made a claim, would the tax office have allowed it?

Prestney urges caution. It’s easy to trip up, she says, giving the example of a business owner who innocently nominates a home address as a company’s operating address. “That might shoot you in the foot,” she says.

“It could suggest it’s more than a home office.” \ ctolhurst@theweeklyreview.com.au Chris Tolhurst writes for Fairfax publications, including The Australian Financial Review.

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics says 26 per cent of “Most people, though, have a home office where employed women with children aged under five now you are only entitled to claim the incremental cost of work from home. electricity and maybe depreciation on your desk and But how well do we understand the rules for computer – not the mortgage or rates that are claiming home-based work expenses against attributable to the building.” our tax?

If you do claim occupancy costs (such the Not so well, say accountants. as interest, rates, building repairs) in manual addition to running expenses (depreciation Regardless of whether you’re claiming home expenses for finishing tasks started on equipment, a portion of the electricity in an employer’s office, or running a small and cleaning costs), you business, you need to know the pitfalls of could find yourself on the claiming deductions or you could put the capital ATO’s radar. gains tax (CGT) status of your home at risk.

A claim for occupancy costs will be A key element of the CGT regime, introduced into the disallowed by the tax office if an area tax system in 1985, is that any gains to you from the sale of the house isn’t used exclusively for of the family home are exempt from the tax. carrying out business. This area But the “main residence exemption” is partially lost if needs a separate entrance. Evidence the Australian Taxation Office decides you used part of may also have to be provided of client your home as a place of business. visits for the ATO to allow such This area of the tax system is complex and more than a claim. a little murky.

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lthough protein is crucial for health, with the popularity of caveman and paleo diets many individuals seem disinterested in other crucial nutrients. It always amazes me how many people will avoid bread like the plague, even a wholesome sprouted spelt and sunflower loaf (my bread preference), but drink highly processed protein shakes several times a day.

How about consuming real foods more often for sports preparation and recovery? There is no substitute for real food.

Protein is vital, however, and so are other nutrients. Let’s explore a little further.

Protein Benefits

Yes, protein is essential for optimally functioning bodies.

Aside from water, protein forms the main part of lean body tissue. The building blocks of protein are amino acids. We need these for all major body functions such as fluid balance, immune system support, hormone and enzyme production, sight, and cell repair and turnover, to list a few.

Consuming insufficient protein for a number of consecutive weeks will slow down metabolic processes. In a nutshell, protein is a non-negotiable in a healthy lifestyle.

Beyond Protein

Asking this nutritionist what her favourite nutrient is parallels asking a parent who is their favourite child. The key to optimal well-being is variety.

However, if I am honest, I do have a soft spot for calcium; it fascinates me. More than 99 per cent of bodily calcium is structural for bones and teeth.

However, calcium is also essential in nerve-impulse transmission, muscle contraction, cell turnover and blood clotting. A simple paper cut only heals effectively because of calcium. There is also an association with blood pressure and calcium intake.

If you are lactose intolerant, or suffer a milk allergy, it is crucial to consume other calcium-rich foods. Almonds,

spinach and tofu are all good sources. Unsweetened almond milk is a suitable option. Try 250 millilitres of almond milk with a banana after a workout for a nutrient-rich recovery snack rather than a protein shake.

Carbs Carbs Carbs

It saddens me that carbohydrates continue to be impugned. Sweet potato, spelt, rye sourdough and lentils are among the most nutrient-dense foods. They are packed full of beautiful carbohydrates that release slowly into the bloodstream for sustained energy, blood-sugar regulation and healthy bowel function. These gorgeous carbs also influence mood through their impact on blood-sugar levels. I don’t have the evidence to confirm this but I’m pretty sure if more individuals consumed good carbs more often, there would be less road rage.

In a nutshell

Nuts and seeds are power packages of beneficial nutrients. They contain protein in addition to fibre for gastrointestinal health, and good carbohydrates for energy delivery. They also contain zinc, which is one of my other favourite nutrients. Zinc is essential for more than 200 bodily processes. Consider a nice handful of pecans, almonds and Brazil nuts as a salad accompaniment.

In Short

If you consume meat, monitor your intake. Meat is not appropriate for all meals and there should be a number of meat-free days per week. How about a stunning tempeh and sweet potato curry and a visit to the local vegetarian café? \ sharon brooks NEXT MONTH » Healthy restaurant meals

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Profile \ SARAH MARINOS meets one of Australia’s leading voice-over actors

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Hear me now: Stephen Briggs wanted to be an actor but his voice led him elsewhere.

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f you are with Virgin Mobile and make a mistake when you dial a number, Stephen Briggs will explain what you’ve done wrong. If you’ve bought tickets to see Kylie Minogue, Pink or Foo Fighters, it was Briggs’s voice in the TV advertisement urging you to buy those tickets. If you’ve bought a BlackBerry, a SodaStream or a Lexus, Briggs’s smooth, professional voice helped persuade you to make that purchase.

The Melbourne actor is one of Australia’s most in-demand voice-over artists. He’s been the voice of MTV, he’s the voice of Foxtel’s Bio Channel and his vocal cords have featured in major TV and radio advertising campaigns for 27 years.

“I try to sound as unvoice-over-y as I can most of the time, but sometimes I’m in a shop and ask for something and the person helping me says, ‘I know you’,” Briggs says. “But it’s my voice that they’re recognising, of course.”

Briggs didn’t plan for his voice to be his fortune, although he was drawn to acting while at primary school in the remote mining town of Paraburdoo.

He was born in Yorkshire, Britain, and migrated to Western Australia with his parents, Gerry and Jean, as a baby. The family settled in WA in the 1970s.

Briggs remembers struggling to fit into the harsh landscape but sport was his reprieve. He was a talented athlete and soccer player – he was offered a trial with Liverpool FC Juniors at 12 – and his sporting prowess earned him the admiration of classmates and teachers.

But acting was his first love. At the age of 12 he went to Perth Grammar and continued to excel in drama.

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By then his own life had also taken a dramatic turn press two, guys who are into guys in uniform press when, on the long drive to boarding school, Gerry three’ … I loved that gig. It was a lot of fun.

Briggs told his son that he was adopted.

“Many years ago I did the trailer for an Australian “I started life in an orphanage – my mother was 16 film called Two Hands. So I had to say, ‘Two Hands, in and was still at school when she had me,” Briggs says. cinemas everywhere, September 26’.

“For a while I thought, ‘Well, who are you?’ Was I “I did it about 80 times and there were eight people on Stephen Briggs or Richard Limb, the name I was born the other side of the glass directing me. And then one with? But I always knew I was incredibly lucky that Jean of the girls from the film company said, ‘I’ve got it, I’ve and Gerry Briggs came along.” got it. Instead of saying the word two, say the number 2.’

Briggs was especially close to his father, who died of I have to admit, that really didn’t make a lot of sense leukaemia when Briggs was in his early 20s. Briggs’s first to me. But that was about the politics of what was book, The Boy Who Could Tickle Clouds, is a touching happening on the other side of the glass.” memoir of his childhood and early career and is also Briggs’s work varies – it might be a branding a homage to his father. exercise or about selling a product or service.

“I missed dad when he died and the only Some days he’ll have two or three gigs. way I knew to keep him alive was to write the “I’m in a booth in a studio and the client is the book,” says Briggs. “I brought him back to life on the other side. I can read their faces and manual refine things until I can see they’re happy. on the page. Then I got to the end of the book and dad had to die again. I kept putting off the They might say it’s a bit slow, too smiley, slow last scenes and bawled for a couple of weeks.” it down a little or you’re labouring that point a Gerry and Jean Briggs always supported their bit and I adjust,” he says. only child’s interest in the arts and so Briggs studied “I’m usually at a job for about 40 minutes but at the Victorian College of the Arts film school, Curtin some gigs are longer. I did the narration for the ABC’s University and the Western Australian Academy of Chopper Rescue for a few seasons and we recorded those Performing Arts. in big blocks for a few hours. It’s mentally taxing to read It was when a guest lecturer, an actor’s agent, heard aloud for that length of time but I think that kind of job Briggs’s voice and asked him to do a demo tape that gives you a chance to find different ways of bringing out his voice-over career began. His first job was an a meaning. A subtle intonation or pause before a word advertisement for a business school. can really change the meaning.”

“I never realised voice-over work could be a job,” he Some of Briggs’s most rewarding projects have been says. “I was also a mobile disc jockey at the time and I for non-profits such as The Salvation Army Red Shield thought voice-over work would be extra pocket money.”

Appeal. “That was new ground for me and it was a Briggs is the first to admit it’s an unconventional challenge because I knew this appeal was to help people career that has led to some unusual moments. so I was so keen for it to work,” he says.

“I was the voice of the Manline,” he says, dropping his Briggs has also worked with Australian film director voice lower and taking on a more seductive tone.

Gillian Armstrong on a series of National Drug “It was a gay introduction service. I had to say, ‘Hi, Offensive campaigns. you’ve called the Manline. If you’re looking for a gym “Stephen’s voice has this indefinable quality. It’s just jock or bodybuilder press one, leather or rubber fetish totally believable,” Armstrong says.

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Briggs doesn’t have his voice insured but he does take good care of it.

“Much to the horror of my children, I sing in the shower for about 20 minutes,” he says.

“I have a very hot shower and inhale the steam, which seems to loosen everything. And I have a few favourite songs – Guns N’ Roses and a bit of Robbie Williams.

I haven’t had booze in about eight years and I don’t go to pubs because if I go somewhere noisy I tend to speak louder and I’m hoarse the next day.

“I also go through a fair bit of Fess nasal spray – Melbourne has so much pollen that sets me off. I’ve never smoked but smoking adds 15 per cent to your bottom end – it lowers your voice considerably. Maybe I’ll consider packing a pipe.”

Briggs and his Indian-born wife, Manu, live in a beachside suburb of Melbourne with their two sons, Sachin, six, and Darshan, four.

Most of Briggs’s work is in Melbourne although he travels to Sydney several times a year for major projects.

As well as the book, he’s written short films and says the reader response to The Boy Who Could Tickle Clouds has encouraged him to contemplate a follow-up.

“I get readers asking when the next part is coming.

There is plenty of meat on the bone,” he says.

The first book ends with the death of his father and an unsuccessful first attempt to meet his birth mother.

“There’s an example of what an incredible person my father was. When I said I’d like to find my biological mother, he found a detective to help me. The first letter I got back from her was a ‘no’, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me,” is all Briggs will say about his quest to find his birth family.

Jean Briggs is 83 and still lives in Perth. Briggs says she’s bemused by his unusual career.

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A few features the K 1600 GTL has that you Unlike some of the mega-tourers, there’s no reverse wouldn’t normally find on a motorcycle: ● Integrated in-dash touch-screen GPS (optional) gear on the GTL (probably a good thing, since such a ● Fully electronic cruise control (bliss!) system can add as much as 60 kilograms). You’d jolly ● Stereo sound system with digital tuner that integrates well better think good and hard about where you park with your iPhone, as well as the GPS, and changes its it. I’m six foot (1.8 metres) tall and 110 kilos of pure, volume to compensate for wind noise at speed rippling muscle (lots of it around the stomach area) and ● Bluetooth helmet communications so you don’t need I had a couple of scary moments moving this beast. to crank the onboard stereo Of course, once you get moving, the mass of the ● Heated grips and seats thing more or less disappears. It’s a testament to BMW’s ● Electronically operated suspension excellent Duolever front suspension that this bike steers ● Central locking, to lock and unlock the bike’s five so effortlessly. In fact, it’s nimble enough to tempt you luggage compartments at the touch of a button into changing tracks while lane-splitting in stopped ● Multicontrol scroll wheel on the left handlebar that traffic – and you have to remind yourself you’re carrying controls everything from your suspension settings to a metre-wide assortment of luggage on the back. your iPod playlist You can place a lot of confidence in the brakes, ● Tyre pressure warning system knowing a wonderful ABS system is ready to kick in,

and you can snarl your way out of corners with a fully open throttle thanks to the gentle intervention of the traction control.

I found the GTL suffered a little from over-application of the luxury brush – the feeling through the throttle and clutch is a little disconnected from the rude machinery at the other end. And while it helps deliver a “classy” feel to the machine, both inputs feel a bit vague.

End result: I stalled the K 1600. Probably a dozen times.

And I can’t remember the last time I stalled a motorbike.

This segment of bikes is designed to pound out a lot of miles on the highway – and the big Beemer does a good job here. A sweet cruise control system such as this one can make light work of long stints, and when you don’t have to manage the throttle you’re free to examine some of the bike’s other features.

The screen, for example. At its lowest setting, you can see the road over the top of it, but your head is engulfed in a stream of noisy, buffeting wind. At its highest setting, the buffeting disappears but you must look through a slightly distorting piece of plastic, and a pocket of negative pressure pulls your upper body forward at freeway speeds and above.

Then there’s the dash. The little scroll wheel on the left handlebar does a good job of giving you access to the monstrous number of menu options. But I didn’t find the information was laid out as well as it could be – it took me longer than it should have to find things such as, say, the speedo and the clock. In conjunction with the GPS, there’s a lot to look at. There’s also a lot of reflective surfaces for the sun to bounce off when you’re riding away from a setting sun.

The ergonomics are absolutely wonderful for passengers, but the rider’s seat seemed to encourage me

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In all, the feeling of riding the BMW K 1600 GTL is very much “king of the road”. Cars frequently pull aside, presumably suspecting you’re a cop. And it draws no shortage of attention when you pull up at the lights with Money for Nothing blaring out of your stereo.

As tested, our BMW K 1600 GTL would retail for a touch over $40,000. A fully decked-out Gold Wing will set you back a couple of thousand more, but it’s squarely in the ballpark. Both would tow a caravan or get you from here to Perth and back in style. But you’d have to give the Beemer a solid edge thanks to its 60-kilo weight advantage. And only one of them has headlights that look around the corners. Your move, Honda! \ lblain@theweeklyreview.com.au » www.bmwmotorrad.com.au

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Motoring

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or a company that carved its reputation as a The CLA exterior design is undoubtedly slippery, earning purveyor of large, pricey, rear-drive luxury sedans, the title of the world’s most aerodynamic production car Mercedes-Benz is making a fair impact with its small with a drag coefficient of just 0.23Cd. front-wheel-drive offerings.

Along with a downsized engine that employs idle-stop The world’s oldest, still-producing car maker (128 years) to save fuel at the traffic lights and an efficient seven-speed has four such young-at-heart models in its showroom: the dual-clutch automatic transmission, this wind-cheating entry level A-Class hatchback, the tallboy B-Class hatch, the design helps the CLA 200 to sip an official 5.7 litres per swoopy mid-sized CLA-Class sedan and, most recently, the 100 kilometres, for a 4½-star environmental rating.

GLA-Class compact SUV. Surprisingly, the CLA is slightly longer and wider than These now generate about a third of Mercedes sales in the current generation C-Class sedan (a bigger all-new Australia and are largely responsible for driving up the C-Class came out last month), and weighs in at a little company’s volume by a handy 14 per cent this year. under 1500 kilograms. Consequently, the urge under the New-found affordability in the Benz range is pulling in right foot is somewhat pedestrian from the diminutive a new breed of customer with at least half of the buyers for 1.6-litre 115kW engine, pushing the car from standstill these models being new to Mercedes showrooms, drawn to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds. By contrast, the mid-range by prices starting beneath $40,000 for the A-Class.

2.0-litre turbo CLA 250 4Matic does it in 6.6 Under the skin, all four of Benz’s seconds, while the hairy-chested 265kW CLA 45 front-wheel-drive vehicles have a common DNA AMG version does it in 4.6 seconds. the – Daimler’s MLA front-wheel-drive vehicle In typical Mercedes-Benz style, the right foot manual needs a hefty shove on the long-travel accelerator architecture – and share many other common components, including engines, transmissions pedal to get the action happening, but once it gets and interior features. rolling, the CLA 200 delivers a satisfying drive.

Essentially, Mercedes designers fashioned four It might be front-wheel drive, but the CLA corners different bodies and plopped them over the same like a real Mercedes, riding on sporty suspension and underpinnings. Each model has a choice of powertrains, guided by concise electric-assisted steering. Perhaps we including fuel-efficient turbo-charged four-cylinder petrol would like a little more initial bump compliance in the and diesel engines, and thundering all-wheel-drive sports dampers to absorb more of the sharp bump thump, plus a versions from Mercedes’s AMG hot shop, as an answer to little less tyre rumble but, by and large, it gets the job done. the likes of Audi’s RS3 and RS4 Quattros.

Compared with the A200, the CLA 200 has a reasonably Our test car was the 1.6-litre turbo-charged petrol CLA high level of standard equipment, which helps explain the 200, which opens the batting for the four-door CLA sedan $9000 price premium over the smaller hatch. range at a tick under $50,000 (plus on-road costs).

Satellite navigation, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic The CLA effectively slots in between the A-Class hatch headlights, rain-sensing wipers, reversing camera, electric and C-Class sedan. The thing that sets it apart from both of parking brake, trip computer and Bluetooth are standard. its stablemates is the streamlined “four-door coupes” roof Seats and door trims come in artificial leather, with real line – a fashion started by Mercedes with its big CLS. leather encasing the beautifully sculpted steering wheel.

This low-slung roof looks great but sacrifices headroom; A lot of prestige cars have ambient lighting these days, the back seat is somewhat claustrophobic. Want more but the CLA even has it in the headrests for a soothing practicality? The B-Class is just over here … touch in a cabin that oozes quality all the way with its dark

soft-touch surfaces and shiny metallic air outlets.

Being a Benz, the CLA is a five-star performer in the safety stakes, with technologies such as nine airbags, blind-spot warning, collision warning and brake assist.

Safety could be improved further by getting rid of the stalk-style automatic transmission gear selector on the steering column. This can be accidentally knocked into neutral, causing the car to go into angel gear mid-traffic.

Clearly, a car bearing the three-pointed star and priced from under $50,000 has plenty of appeal. It will be interesting to see how the arrival of the new rear-drive, more practical C-Class at an $11,000 premium over the CLA shakes up the mix. \ rhammerton@theweeklyreview.com.au

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ow good is your home theatre? If you have a 5.1 system (that’s five speakers and a subwoofer) or even a 7.1 with seven speakers and a sub, Dolby thinks you’re missing out. You need some more speakers in the roof. At least two; four is better.

With the company’s latest surround-sound technology, Atmos, your system gets an additional decimal point, too. Your 5.1 can become a 5.1.2 or a 5.1.4. Or even a 7.1.4, that last digit being the number of ceiling speakers.

Atmos gives you up to 11 channels of audio plus a subwoofer or two. For cinemas equipped with Atmos (two at Crown Casino), the technology goes to 128 audio tracks through 64 channels.

Dolby wanted to create a system where sound comes at you from all directions, “creating a breathtakingly realistic and captivating sonic atmosphere”, the media material says, “steering effects through surround channels and adding a seamless overhead dimension with discrete height channels”.

Dolby claims Atmos does more than just add sound from above. It uses your existing 5.1 or 7.1 system with two or four overhead speakers to simulate the sounds you might hear “if you were in the film, not merely observing it. Effects move around the room just as they would in real life”.

All of this is down to digital manipulation made possible by specialised mixing. The effects will only work with material recorded specifically for Atmos What \ Onkyo Dolby Atmos home cinema

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Tech Talk \ Rod Easdown OFFERS SOME SOUND ADVICE drivers to bounce sound from the ceiling. Onkyo will be first to market them here, with four receivers equipped for the format and another three that will do it with a firmware upgrade. The firmware-upgrade models will be available soon, the dedicated models are coming later this year.

To upgrade a 5.1 system, you’ll need a couple of ceiling speakers and the amp. You’re up for at least $1500 plus installation. \ reasdown@theweeklyreview.com.au

systems, available on disc and by streaming (some is available now). An Atmos effect won’t be simulated when playing conventional Blu-rays and DVDs. I haven’t listened to one of these systems (they will be released soon), but where it interests me is not so much movies as concerts. Concert recordings always sound terrific with a surround-sound system capturing the atmosphere of the concert hall and generating a feeling of being there.

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Leslie M. Perrott 1892-1975

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1927-2002 Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT) and University of Melbourne An occasional series on architects who have influenced the way we live.

eslie M. Perrott and his son Leslie jnr were among the brightest stars of our architectural firmament for more than 60 years.

Senior (1892-1975) was a pioneer in concrete construction and, although a teetotaller, hotel design.

The Hotel Alexander (now Vibe Savoy Hotel), with its “200 beds, 200 baths”, introduced American standards to us in 1928.

In 1916 Perrott snr published Concrete Homes, based on his experience in the US and his time in the building industry. His Chevron Hotel in St Kilda Road was built in 18 weeks for Melbourne’s centenary celebrations. His Hotel Australia (1939) was a social and architectural landmark. In Mildura, Perrott snr designed the Grand Hotel and two clubs – The Settlers’ and The Working Man’s. The latter had, in an ironic twist, what was said to be the longest bar in the world.

Leslie jnr (1927-2002) grew up in a unique house in Newbay Crescent, Brighton, that had been designed by his father in 1924 (it was demolished earlier this year). It was built with poured concrete walls and floors but resembled a Cotswold cottage. Years later the construction system Perrott snr used would be adapted and used by the housing commission for its high-rise flats.

Leslie jnr began his architectural studies at Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT) in 1944. The later years of the course merged with the University of Melbourne’s Architectural Atelier.

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He did well in his studies, and was an outstanding personality on campus from day one – as well as a Christian Scientist and a Freemason. From his graduation until retirement, Leslie jnr worked only for his father or his own firm.

The firm was to become Perrott Lyon Timlock & Kesa and by the ’70s it had become one of the nation’s largest.

The Southern Cross (1962) and the Hilton (1974) were its hotel commissions from those years.

The firm designed the bluestone (now aluminium)-clad Board of Works building and had a major involvement (with Gerard de Preu) in the Rialto Towers and Nauru House. Its Telstra corporate centre (1980) is one of Melbourne’s finest city structures.

Its scheme to roof the rail yards did not proceed but its twin brown brick towers did. Developed by Lend Lease, they became known after their hapless tenant, Gas and Fuel Corporation, and went on to become Melbourne’s most unpopular buildings, until replaced by the arguably equally upopular Federation Square.

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Leslie jnr took a controversial stand against the early preservation movement. He famously espoused the demolition of all buildings more than 10 years old.

He became a significant figure on the national and world stage. He was also a founding member of Melbourne’s City Development Association. Federal governments sought his advice on trade and travel.

He was the first non-American world president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Although an outspoken critic of what he termed “turning back the clock”, Perrott was a force behind the International Specialised Skills Institute. The institute provides fellowships in his name for the study of such esoteric subjects as plumbing, chocolate making and ancient Roman roads. \ Neil Clerehan Know of an architect for our Shaping Melbourne column? email \ nclerehan@theweeklyreview.com.au

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Developing our city \ The futuristic 41X has carved a Lyons share, writes CLARE KENNEDY

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ook skyward on the northern corner of Flinders The final building is Melbourne’s first fully Lane and Exhibition Street and contemplate the commercial strata-title office building with a target for geometry of the tower that is the new home for carbon neutrality over a 30-year lifespan. The owners’ the Australian Institute of Architects. A jagged green corporation charter binds its tenants to a sustainability staircase that arguably resembles a set of jaws gnashes agenda, a principle illustrated by a basement that the airspace above Flinders Lane, while on Exhibition provides bicycle parking rather than spaces for cars.

Street precast concrete sunshades prick the sky like a “We wanted the building to be a market leader in reptilian skin. terms of showing what is possible and that you can do it Are those jaws a metaphor for the architectural with a commercial outcome,” Parken says. profession, I joke – if, like a shark, the profession The upper floors are occupied by tenants and doesn’t keep moving, it’s dead? the lower five accommodate the institute, with “designing To his credit, AIA chief executive David rooms for public events. Glass sliding doors on a building Parken, who has been in the role for nine the ground level are kept open during the day is about the to promote public access, and a wide bluestone years and practised as an architect for journey” 25 years, laughs immediately. stairway leads up from street level to the “Well, if you’re not moving forward, you get architecture and design bookshop, Architext, eaten by others,” he says. and a café run by Axil Coffee Roasters.

The new 22-storey strata-titled commercial tower “The open stair was probably the primary way in known as 41X is the result of a 2008 AIA design which we tackled the idea of creating engagement with competition to establish a new professional hub for the public,” says Adrian Stanic, the project’s co-design architects and institute members – with the goal director, with Carey Lyon. of developing a building that set a new standard He says that while it is essentially a commercial in Melbourne. Lyons architects, which specialises building, the ambition was to make it feel public in high-end institutional and public buildings, through its materials and form. With this in mind, including universities, hospitals, research facilities and bluestone is used in the lobbies and stairs. commercial buildings, won the competition with a “The idea for the building was based on the analogy concept of the building as a hybrid public/commercial of carving from a block of stone. We used that idea structure that engaged with the public. to carve the stair that runs up the side of the building

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41X Corner of Flinders Lane and Exhibition Street, Melbourne Cost of construction \ $35 million Client \ Australian Institute of Architects Architects \ Lyons

into the façade,’’ Stanic says. “The facets at the higher levels of the building are also about creating the sense of a stone mass being carved away, together with the chiselled façade fins on Exhibition Street, which also have the functional purpose of sun-shading.”

Lyons was conscious of how the building would sit within its immediate precinct. “It’s intended to be very connected to the experience of Flinders Lane.

For example there are many buildings with stairs off Flinders Lane leading either down to basements or up into spaces and we thought those types of qualities could be embedded into this building,” Stanic says.

The building’s impact at street level was also considered. Parken says: “They set the building back to widen the footpath so that people could actually comfortably walk on that side of Flinders Lane.’’

A small stone seating area in the reclaimed section is a place where people can wait to meet a friend.

“It’s all these small moves that add up to create a nicer experience around the base of the building,” says Stanic.

The top floor and a tiny rooftop deck command sweeping views across the Flinders Street railyards and beyond. The top floor will be leased out by the institute, although it will retain its access to the deck.

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“From another position you also see framed one of Robin Boyd’s buildings, a small apartment tower on the other side of the Yarra. From an architect’s point of view, that’s probably more interesting because Robin Boyd is obviously a legend within the profession,” Parken says.

“That’s the classic million-dollar view but it’s not us occupying that space; we occupy the lower part of the building, and I think that says a lot about the institute,’’ he says. “We’re not trying to pretend we’re top-of-the-town corporate leaders, we’re a member-based organisation and we want to engage with the community and the city.”

My last stop is the café. From there you look into the treetops and leafy rooftop gardens across Exhibition Street; a surprising and delightful experience in the city.

“That was completely serendipitous and fantastic and they add a very beautiful outlook to the lower levels of the building,” Stanic says. “Designing a building is about the journey, and it’s about exploring an idea, and not being afraid to explore where that journey takes you.

We are happy to allow an idea to evolve in a way that may even be a surprise to us.” \ ckennedy@theweeklyreview.com.au

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IRONIC ICONIC

\ RACHEL BERGER finds solACE in a MUSEUM PIECE

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few days ago, knee-deep in debt and broken promises, I decided to have an adventure without having to negotiate my way through CityLink tolls and tunnels. Tired of impossible traffic, photos of horrendous acts of savagery in our newspapers, and making conversation with people whose dental work displays a boring uniformity, I was desperate to find someone or something to engage with.

I decided to visit a museum.

In Melbourne we’re blessed with a wide variety of museums, large and small. But for reasons unknown I generally visit museums when I’m away from home.

Inevitably it’s a sustained and nourishing experience and I reflect on what I’ve seen for days after. Visiting a museum is a kind of slow-release cultural lozenge. It’s stupid not to give myself the same experience in my own town. But then don’t get me started on my stupid genes – there’s a museum-full of them!

Museums open new worlds of interest and offer great depth of understanding. Time spent in a museum is an educational, cultural and entertaining experience. It doesn’t have to be high-brow or scholarly; I’ve spent as much time absorbed by objects known as “devotional kitsch” (an alarm clock in the shape of a cathedral, for instance) as I have gazing at classical antiquities.

Every item derives from human endeavour and tells a story that is at best remarkable – and at worst unique and unmistakable.

In Zagreb, Croatia, there’s a Museum of Broken Relationships; for anyone who has experienced a break-up, this museum feels your pain. Created by artists Olinka Vištica and Dražen Grubišić as a way to heal their own heartbreak, the exhibits have expanded to include debris from relationships worldwide. Correct.

They take donations!

The Hellenic Museum in William Street is a testament to the impact of Melbourne’s large Greek diaspora on our cultural landscape. Founded in 2007

by Spiros Stamoulis to promote the understanding and appreciation of ancient and contemporary Greek culture, the museum is a font of history, art, and culture.

You can browse through exhibitions of contemporary Greek and Greek Australian artists or gawk at the gobsmacking collection of 10 cast statues from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and the Greek National Archaeological Museum.

The museum also has a program of exhibitions examining Greek culture, arts and history. Between 1829 and 1974, 300,000 Greeks settled in Australia and the permanent exhibition detailing their stories is intimate, extraordinary and life-affirming.

As a bonus, the museum is housed in the imposing former Royal Mint building, designed by architect J. J. Clark and built in the late 1860s. It’s one of the few examples of the Renaissance revival style in Australia.

The Melbourne Mint’s first coins were struck in 1872 and it closed in 1972. The generous combination of the building and its remarkable contents offers a most affecting journey – no road tolls required. \ boomboom@rachelberger.com

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the artisans \ sarah marinos talks to leadlighter debbie balen

handmade In her home studio in Clayton, Debbie Balen cuts glass to create classical and contemporary leadlights. What began as a hobby more than 20 years ago is now a specialist business.

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ebbie Balen has always loved the me cutting skills and about the process,” colours in glass. “When I drove Balen says. She also talked to older and past a leadlighting studio and saw more experienced leadlighters about how they were running classes, I gave it a go,” they worked. Some of them shared secrets she says. and knowledge.

At the time Balen worked full-time Balen learned how to repair old in sales and marketing with a leather leadlights and stained glass, as well as goods company. design and create new works for houses It was another 10 years before she handed across Melbourne. Sometimes she is asked in her notice to concentrate on leadlighting to restore and repair old works. and to start her business, Purple “I had an interesting job in Mont Dog Leadlights.

Albert in one of the first homesteads These days Balen’s studio is in the area,” she says. filled with glass in shades such as “It was an intricate door panel “done well, peppermint, muted yellows and that was in need of attention. it’s almost cherry red, as well as the lead It was over 100 years old and breathing” strips that are wrapped around made with mouth-blown glass each piece of cut glass to form a but some pieces were broken and picture, like a jigsaw puzzle. the glass was dull.”

“I like taking a piece of glass that is A team of three delicately removed the lifeless and turning it into something that panel and transported it to Balen’s studio. has soul,” says Balen.

She spent hours cleaning the glass with “When you do it well, it’s almost water and cotton buds. Parts of the door breathing and it becomes an art form.” panel were re-leaded and a special clear She started Purple Dog Leadlights after glue was used to repair the cracked glass. completing a three-year Certificate III in “You still see the crack but the glass won’t stained glass at Holmesglen TAFE, one of break further,” she says. the few institutes in the country to offer The window was also re-puttied to make the course. it waterproof, and reinstalled.

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Surrey Hills \ 10 Essex Road It’s clear that avid gardeners have been working their green thumbs to the bone on this property, set in the English Counties estate. The house, known as Erehwon, was built in 1925, with a seamless extension recently added. The atmosphere inside and out is foremost of serenity and, second, of timeless style.

The formal sitting room is warmed by a fireplace and topped by a magnificent decorative ceiling. Nearby, the elegant main bedroom has taupe walls and cream carpet, plus a bay window. The walk-through wardrobe leads into a modern en suite with a double shower. The formal dining room has deep maroon walls and decorative windows.

The heart of the house will not disappoint.

It begins with the kitchen with a suite of European appliances and coffee-coloured Caesarstone benchtops. Off here is a fitted study. The lounge has a Heat & Glo fireplace and jaw-dropping garden views.

In a separate wing is a bathroom with terracotta tiles and a bath, plus a bedroom that could easily be the main – it seemingly juts out into the most glorious English-style garden.

The outdoors feature endless green lawns and a wisteria-clad verandah. Upstairs are three double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes – one with access to a roof store. The shared bathroom has green floor tiles and a double vanity. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

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The impressive architect-designed renovation of this solid-brick c1880s Victorian residence matches period allure with inspired contemporary style.

This classic Californian bungalow on 883sqm (approx), presents tantalising renovation, rebuild or multi-unit development opportunities (STCA).

Positioned on the eighth floor with panoramic views of the city skyline and Port Phillip Bay, this beautifully renovated apartment has size, space and location.

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ARMADALE \ 21 KOOYONG ROAD

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A plaque by the front door of this textbook double-fronted Victorian house announces its heritage with the words “Risdon 1885”.

It was then, and continues to be, a solid family house in a sought-after location.

The slate roof, Hawthorn brick walls, stained glass around the doorway and tessellated tiles

under the iron-lace-trimmed verandah create a beautiful entry.

Arched windows are on the left, the porch is on the right, and the central front door leads to a symmetrical floor plan.

Period richness inside includes Baltic pine floors, deep skirtings, high ceilings with layered cornices and ceiling roses, and six fireplaces with various styles of mantels.

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A renovation in 2001 has been followed by more recent refurbishment and there’s scope for fine-tuning on its strong bones.

French doors across the back provide a view Price \ About $1.8 million

of the west-facing paved yard, which benefits from a huge gumtree.

A roller door in the back corner gives car access to a triple garage.

The 679-square-metre property is near trams and the train, shopping in High Street and Glenferrie Road, and schools; and it’s around the corner from popular brunch spot Pheast 48. \ JACQUI HAMMERTON

Auction \ September 20 at 11am

mal James \ FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR INVESTMENT

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ast week we talked about how you could save about 10 per cent of the value of your property, simply by setting out a plan.

This week, I’ll show how you can save double that or more by future-proofing your plan.

Here’s why you should future-proof your plan: In 2000 a young buyer bought an apartment in Docklands at 15 Caravel Lane for $507,500; they resold it in 2014 for $576,000. Also around 2000, another young buyer spent a similar amount – $493,000 – buying a family home in Celia Street, Glen Iris; they sold it in 2014 for $1.5 million.

Future-proofing their plan effectively put $1 million into the second buyer’s pocket.

That’s why your plan should be in two parts: the “now PPPs” (price, property and position), plus what you’re likely to want in the next five to 10 years. We call this the FFFs – five-year, flexible and future-proof.

Get this right and it’s worth another 10 or maybe even 20 per cent of that million dollars I promised you last week.

Most of us go through these basic stages in life: single (stage one), couple (stage two), young family (stage three), family with teenagers (stage four), mid-life crisis (stage five), kids left home (stage six), early

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retirement (stage seven), later retirement (stage eight) and then we all go to stage nine.

As a rule of thumb, each time you change homes it costs roughly 10 per cent of the property value in stamp duties, agents’ fees, remodelling and moving costs. To put an extra $200,000-plus in your pocket, all you need to do is buy a home that will last you through several life stages. Technically, if you bought a home that could last you through all of life’s stages, then you’d have almost a million dollars extra in your pocket, just from one smart decision.

How to make your plan five-year, flexible and future-proof?

You want to live in a groovy position such as Yarraville or Brunswick, or Box Hill or Mentone. I’m not suggesting Hawthorn or Albert Park because, as a young buyer, your budget is likely less than $1 million.

If you could buy a home that would see you through stages one to three – single, couple and young children – rather than move at each stage, you’d save 20 per cent of your home’s purchase price. And you’ve made this money by simply making a good decision – no saving, no extra jobs, no going without.

What might the home that has good PPPs – price, property and position – and good FFFs – five-year flexible future-proofing – look like?

In Yarraville or Brunswick it would likely be a single-fronted, daggy-looking period house with an OK floor plan and parking. In Box Hill or Mentone it would be a 1970s house on a reasonable-sized block with an OK floor plan and a good backyard.

In either case, the house would be a good, but not impossible, walk from the shops and tram/train, and you’d be able to build extra bedrooms as the kids came.

These smaller renovations would add significant value as these areas have a good market for upgraded houses.

You’d then have five-year flexible future-proofing on your PPPs until your kids reach their teens. You can then decide to either stay put (secondary education may force a move), renovate or resell at a good profit, which will give you a lower mortgage for your next home.

See how getting this first stage right is so important? If you were to buy in outer Melbourne, most likely you’d be treading water, with flat capital growth and little chance to improve your property.

That would make the next step to inner Melbourne in a decade nigh on impossible.

As your kids get older, they get more expensive, and if your house is going backwards when you compare where you are (outer suburbs) to where you want to be (inner suburbs), then it’s a double whammy.

I reckon you can have up to half a million dollars extra in your pocket in the next decade just by following this advice.

I have at times and it’s made me millions.

This is why the right plan and the right implementation are so important.

Next week we’ll discuss how to assess property to help you get the best start on your property journey – a journey that could give you an extra million dollars in your back pocket. \ NEXT week » how to assess the right property

Mal James Principal Buyer Advocate 0408 107 988 \ 9804 3133 We Only Buy Homes www.james.net.au SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 \ The weekly review 57

Kooyong \ 406 Glenferrie Road

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The low-profile street presence of this charming Kooyong house belies what is beyond the front door. Traditionalists will appreciate an interior chock-full of period features, including extensive timber panelling, leadlight and multipaned windows, and open fireplaces.

Those accustomed to modern conveniences

will welcome the up-to-date kitchen, bathrooms, and extension that adds a sleek family room under an airy, vaulted ceiling.

All rooms are generously proportioned, perhaps the best example being the enormous main bedroom that has its own fireplace – one of eight in the house – a bay window and walk-in wardrobe.

The dining room is a stunner. Overlooking

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postcode

3144

2

Price \ $2.7 million +

MALVERN EAST \ 12 Silverton Street

the wraparound verandah, it easily seats 12, and plenty more if needed for a party. Adding to the charm, the formal living room off the dining room has an inglenook seat next to a fireplace, perfect for keeping cosy during Melbourne’s winters.

As expected from a house of this standard, the kitchen is a cook’s dream. With marble benchtops and splashback, a butler’s pantry, Expressions of interest \ Close September 19 at 3pm

agents’ cho i ce POSTCODE

3101

visit \ reviewproperty.com.au Noel Jones \ 9885 3333

900-millimetre, five-burner stove and plenty of cabinetry, it combines French provincial style with modern amenity.

Other attractions include a north-facing sunroom, hardwood floors and plenty of storage, including a linen press upstairs.

Outside, a gravel drive will comfortably hold three cars, and two dining areas would make entertaining a breeze. \ JAN FISHER

11 Derby Street, Kew 3

2

POSTCODE

1

3002

4 Webb Lane, East Melbourne 3

2

2

Agent: Richard Winneke 0418 136 858 .................................................................

Price: $1.4 million + .................................................................

Auction: Saturday September 20 at noon .................................................................

OFI: Thur 5.30-6pm; Sat from 11.30am .................................................................

Agent: James Redfern 0412 360 667 .................................................................

Price: $1.5 million + .................................................................

Auction: Saturday September 20 at 9.30am .................................................................

OFI: Thur 2-2.30pm; Sat 9-9.30am .................................................................

A whole world of sleek space, clever design and contemporary style lies beyond the tuckpointed façade of this late Victorian house.

One of East Melbourne's rare single-level residences, distinguished by a design in which every room opens to alluring outdoor surroundings.

Let's eat lunch @ Cru, 916 Glenferrie Road Let's eat dinner @ Centonove, 109 Cotham Road Let's drink coffee @ Café 147, 147 High Street

Let's eat lunch @ Persillade, 150 Wellington Parade Let's eat dinner @ GG's, 150 Clarendon Street Let's drink coffee @ George St Café, 63 George Street

property id » 2011387959

Price \ $900,000 +

Auction \ September 20 at 11.30am

This three-bedroom house in Malvern East showcases a bright and natural interior alongside useful and well-presented outdoor spaces. From the verandah, the house steps up to polished timber floors and a light, neutral interior. The first bedroom, like all the others, is carpeted and has a built-in wardrobe and views to the front garden. The nearby main bedroom has its own walk-in wardrobe, as well as a bright en suite with a skylight. The hall extends to a remote-controlled double garage at one end and the kitchen, family room and lounge at the other. Despite being partially divided by the kitchen, these two living areas create an area that feels spacious and open. At the centre is a high A-framed ceiling that floods the family room and kitchen in light and creates fantastic spatial ambience. Tucked around the corner is a laundry, separate bathroom and third bedroom with a built-in wardrobe. Outside there are four distinct areas; an elevated undercover deck, two courtyards on either side and a rear courtyard accessed via the garage. \ JULIAN HEALEY

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3145

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Canterbury\ 9 View Street Built at the height of the land boom (c1890), this Victorian villa stands proud on the high side of a largely historically intact street.

It has been brought up to date by the addition of four essential elements. A wide site enabled the main suite to be extended to include a bathroom and dressing room. On the west side, a triple garage was added. The front five rooms were restored while, beyond, new construction provided a family living area. This consists of a family room, dining area, large laundry and a bathroom.

Here is also a rare amenity – a spa with internal access, a wall of windows and access to the bathroom.

The fourth element of the refurbishment was the conversion of the roof space into bedroom accommodation. Stairs lead up from the family room to three bedrooms, a study and a bathroom. The study has wide views south across Canterbury Valley. A pull-down stair gives access to the attic.

The house is sited to the fore of the block (it originally had stables), leaving room for a spectacular back garden.

Family living areas give on to a brick terrace.

A heated pool and an in-built trampoline are a few steps up and receive north sun year-round.

Although the architectural character of the house has been respected, modern amenities are now found throughout. \ NEIL CLEREHAN

postcode

3126

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Marshall White \ 9822 9999

property id » 2011394303

Price \ About $3.5 million

Auction \ September 20 at 11.30am

ASHBURTON \ 7 Glen Road POSTCODE

3104

13 Moule Avenue, Balwyn North 3

2

1

Agent: Fletchers 9859 9561 .................................................................

Price: $660,000 - $730,000 .................................................................

Auction: Saturday September 20 at noon .................................................................

OFI: Thur 2-2.30pm; Sat 11.30am-noon .................................................................

POSTCODE

3101

45 May Street, Kew 3

2

1

Agent: Geordie Dixon 0418 588 399 .................................................................

Price: $1.2 million + .................................................................

Auction: Saturday September 20 at 2pm .................................................................

OFI: Thur 11.45am-12.15pm; Saturday from 1.30pm .................................................................

visit \ reviewproperty.com.au Buxton \ 9809 9888

property id » 2011403488

Price \ $1.3 million – $1.4 million

Auction \ September 20 at 12.30pm

This house, on nearly 700 square metres, has a façade that is as pretty as you’ll find. The Californian bungalow has been carefully looked after and is painted in classic white and grey. It is beautifully framed by a thriving garden that provides a welcoming entry point. At the front of the house are two big bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and plenty of light. Timber panelling along the wide hallway hints at the interior’s warm aesthetic. The formal dining room, which has more timber panelling, is a feast for the eyes. Floral curtains, an original fireplace and a dark red-painted ceiling create a regal atmosphere. Towards the back is a contemporary kitchen, living and meals area. It opens to an impressive deck and a north-facing garden. Standing out here, listening to the sounds of the water feature, it’s easy to see why the same family has occupied this house for more than 30 years. During that time they’ve enjoyed proximity to Gardiners Creek, East Malvern station, Chadstone Shopping Centre and easy access to the Monash Freeway. \ FRANCESCA CARTER

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This modern townhouse has a formal lounge with open fire, a granite kitchen and a sunny meals area and family room overlooking a courtyard and deck.

This impeccably presented, renovated Victorian residence enjoys a generous garden allotment in a quiet tree-lined street.

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PRAHRAN \ 24 Trinian Street

Kew \ 1/60 Harp Road

we love it visit \ reviewproperty.com.au Williams Batters \ 9866 4411

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property id » 2011395640

Price \ $950,000 – $1 million

Auction \ September 20 at noon

Fletchers \ 9090 8390

property id » 2011392841

Price \ $520,000 – $570,000

Auction \ September 20 at 11am

Set in a leafy cul-de-sac, this handsome Edwardian house has lots of potential. A gate in a white picket fence opens to a sloping, brick-paved front garden. Greenery offers a nice contrast to the house’s red-brick façade, as do the black flush joints and front-facing gable ends. A verandah with a touch of black fretwork continues the heritage theme. The entrance introduces high ceilings, a fresh, white colour palette and polished timber floors. At the front of the L-shaped hallway is a large living room with an open fireplace and shelving. Depending on the layout, this room could serve many purposes.

Further down the hall are two bedrooms; the second of which has leadlight windows. The kitchen at the back needs a contemporary makeover. While it’s still functional and will work for potential renters, it is a blank slate, offering design-savvy buyers the chance to create something truly spectacular. The north-facing back garden is larger then most and opens onto a back lane, offering the potential for off-street parking. \ FRANCESCA CARTER

Two distinct entrances are the perfect introduction to this ground-floor apartment.

The formal entrance is down a pathway, through the security entrance and into a hotel-like foyer. The informal entry is through the front courtyard. Inside is low-maintenance, light-filled living at its best. Two bedrooms have built-in wardrobes; one has a sliding door to a paved courtyard. The main bedroom has a modern en suite with a chocolate-brown stone-topped vanity and white wall tiles. The main bathroom is similarly styled, yet it centres around a bath. The family and meals area is open plan and looks over the private terrace. Within the open-plan one, the kitchen has brown stone benchtops, white cabinetry, stainless-steel Blanco appliances, plus coffee-coloured tiled splashbacks. On title are two car spaces accessed via a stacker, plus a handy storage cage. At the centre of the complex is a lovely garden setting with seating, and nearby a gate leads out to walking and cycling routes and parklands. \ MICHELLE OSTROW ZUKERMAN

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3101

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3124

15 Nevis Street, Camberwell 5

5

POSTCODE 2

Agent: Richard James 0408 751 189 .................................................................

Price: $2.7m+ .................................................................

Auction: Saturday 20th September at 11am .................................................................

OFI: Thursday 1-1.30pm & 6-6.30pm & Saturday from 10.30am .................................................................

A spectacular statement in style, this brand new luxury 5-Bedroom/5-Bathroom residence´s impressive scale delivers the quintessential family entertainer.

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3122

130 Church Street, Hawthorn 4

3

timing is everything

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Agent: James Redfern 0412 360 667 .................................................................

Price: $2.5 million + .................................................................

Auction: Saturday September 20 at 3.30pm .................................................................

OFI: Thur 1.15-1.45pm; Sat 3-3.30pm .................................................................

POSTCODE

3122

4/5 Summerlea Grove, Hawthorn 1

1

Agent: William Van den Dungen 0438 130 188 .................................................................

Price: $300,000 + .................................................................

For sale: .................................................................

OFI: By appointment .................................................................

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Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this onebedroom apartment is set within a stylishly refurbished boutique development.

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1-6/168-170 Vere St Nelson Alexander 117

26 Wrede Plc

Jellis Craig Bennison Mackinnon 74

Armadale

SOUTH YARRA

Balwyn

22 Kalimna St 4 Highland Ave 6 Myambert Ave 1/48 Elliott Ave 2/8 Mangan St

Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Marshall White Marshall White Noel Jones

Balwyn North

83 83 115 115 128

5 Cochran Ave 17 Nelson Rd 15 Nevis St 10 Middle Rd 12 Sunnyside Ave 6 Through Rd 210 Wattle Valley Rd 43 Range St 2/8 Milverton St 19 Barkly St

RT Edgar Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Marshall White Marshall White Woodards Fletchers Kay & Burton

Canterbury

Marshall White 93 Marshall White 103

Caulfield North 20 Ercildoune St

Kay & Burton 124

Deepdene

5 Whitehorse Rd

RT Edgar 70

EAST MELBOURNE

5 Rix St 5/33 Yeovil Rd 9/1456 Malvern Rd

Glenburn 1120 Break O’Day Rd

69 76 77 84 84 100 102 109 114 125

9 View St 135 Canterbury Rd

29 Staughton Rd 415 Burke Rd 25 Courang Rd

sold $2.61 million 1b lingwell road, hawthorn east

sold $1.19 million 85 cobden street, kew

Williams Batters 65 Marshall White 103

RT Edgar 67 Thomson 71 Jellis Craig 85

Hawthorn

Marshall White 104 Marshall White 104 Besser & Co 116

Hawthorn East 144 Rathmines Rd 486 Barkers Rd 17 Selwood St 10/130 Rathmines Rd

RT Edgar 71

Kew 11 Derby St 22 Miller Gve 19b Redmond St 45 May St 1 Thornton St

sold $3.38 million 16 somers avenue, malvern

61 65 85 86 86 87 98 105 106 109 121 126 126

RT Edgar Marshall White Marshall White Woodards

68 94 105 108

Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig

Jellis Craig 88

1 Birrell Crt

Marshall White 97

5a Balmoral Ave

Marshall White 106

4/148 Princess St

7/2 Henrietta St Barlow McEwan Tribe 34/8 Wallen Rd Williams Batters 48 Glen St Jellis Craig 4/107 Kooyongkoot Rd Jellis Craig 4/26a Oak St Jellis Craig 6 Salisbury Gve Jellis Craig 130 Church St Marshall White 1/43a Mary St Marshall White 19 Lyall St Marshall White 91 Robinson Rd Woodards 501 Glenferrie Rd Kay & Burton 1/8 Simpson Plc Kay & Burton 6/8 Simpson Plc Kay & Burton

132 Peel St

78 79 80 87 88

Noel Jones 111

1/60 Harp Rd

Fletchers 114

14 Grange Rd

Kay & Burton 118

14 Grange Rd

Kay & Burton 119

15 Vista Ave

Kay & Burton 122

Malvern 25 Henderson Ave 4 Irving St

RT Edgar 66 Marshall White 92

7a Ashley Gve

Marshall White 95

52 McKinley Ave

Marshall White 99

2/12c Spring Rd

Kay & Burton 125

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Camberwell

Glen Iris

82 82 96 102 110

42 Toorak Rd 4.3/193 Domain Rd 3 Tivoli Rd

Williams Batters 65 Marshall White 101 Kay & Burton 123

Surrey Hills 10 Essex Rd 1 Blackburn St 10 Boronia St 72 Park Rd 1a Delta St 2a New St

sold $1.75 million 8 martin road, glen iris

39 Kenny St Jellis Craig 9 Grieve St Jellis Craig 28 Sutton St Fletchers 4/31 Rangeview Gve Christopher Russell 39 Winfield Rd Lindellas First National

10 Garden Ave 4 Webb Ln

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21 Kooyong Rd

Jellis Craig Bennison Mackinnon 73 902 Malvern Rd Kay & Burton 124

Malvern East

1a The Grange

Jellis Craig Bennison Mackinnon 7 Nott St

Jellis Craig Bennison Mackinnon 60 Beaver St Abercromby’s 23 Coppin St Marshall White 9 Stonehaven Ave Marshall White

Middle Park

Templestowe 75 75 90 107 107

3/242 Beaconsfield Pde Hocking Stuart 116

Prahran 5/121 High St 3/300 High St 3/121-127 High St

Biggin & Scott 91 Hocking Stuart 116 Buxton 117

Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Jellis Craig Noel Jones Fletchers

29-31 Dellas Ave

Toorak

81 89 89 90 111 112

Fletchers 113

15/16 Woorigoleen Rd Thomson 20 Church St Kay & Burton 609c Toorak Rd Kay & Burton 203 Kooyong Rd

Rodney Morley Persichetti 53/9 Struan St

Rodney Morley Persichetti

Windsor

72 120 123 128 128

17 St John St Marshall White 108 listings provided by campaigntrack.

Barlow McEwan Tribe AUCTION THIS SATURDAY

An Extraordinary Number of Advantages 7/2 Henrietta Street, Hawthorn A Perfect Location with spacious proportions & stylish presentation head the exhaustive list of advantages boasted by this ground floor,Two Bedroom Apartment in the living heart of prestigious Hawthorn. Features include: *Large Living & Dining Area *Private Balcony overlooking the Tuscan style courtyard *Underground secure parking space

344 Melbourne Road, Newport

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A2 B1 C1 Price: $560,000+ Auction: Saturday 20th September 2014 2:00pm Inspect: Thurs 18th Sep at 1:00pm-1:30pm Sat 20th Sep at 1:30pm-2:00pm Contact: Angus Scott-Walker 0418336021

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GLENBURN

1120 Break O’Day Road

"Pindari" - A beautiful farm comprising 256 acres. The John Pizzey-designed mud brick home features large recycled exposed timbers. The surrounding garden is a visual delight with sweeping lawns, a lake and many splendid mature trees. Meticulously planned & implemented farm improvements: pastures, fencing, water, cattle yards, tracks, laneways, shelter belts, shedding, mĂŠnage etc are of the highest standard. Situated in the Glenburn Valley, the sealed road access is 1 hr 15 mins from Melb. A rare opportunity to secure a property where the work, expense & establishment are complete.

Friday 31st October at 5.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) Sun 21st Sept 11.00-11.45am or By Appointment Andrew Houghton 0409 438 526 Deb Robinson 0423 771 698 84 High Street, Yea 5797 2500 rtedgar.com.au

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Jeff Gole 0419 401 677 Rob Vickers-Willis 0412 210 066 Office 9864 5300

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Saturday 20th September at 11.30am

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Prized Gascoigne Position

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WE DELIVER...

APARTMENT 5

PRAHRAN

URBAN EDGE...... UNRIVALLED QUALITY Stunning warehouse conversion. This extraordinary and luxurious home combines the finest in finishes and cutting edge design, setting new standards in luxury living.

• King size master suite - walk in dressing room and stunning ensuite bathroom with city views • Private balcony from master also with sparkling city views • Further 2 spacious double bedrooms with built in robes • Luxurious central bathroom - Carrara marble, freestanding bath

ID and contact details are required at all open for inspections

• Stunning Calacatta marble kitchen - Bosch appliances, butlers pantry • Sun filled living and dining - original north facing warehouse windows • Private landscaped winter garden perfect for al fresco entertaining • High ceilings & French Oak herringbone parquetry floors throughout • 2 secure car parks plus ample storage • ALL FURNISHINGS INCLUDED IN SALE Vibrant location in the heart of Prahran! Just seconds to Chapel St cafes, restaurants and shopping. Quick tram ride into the city.

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MALVERN 4 Irving Street Behind the classic faรงade of this Edwardian residence, a spectacular renovation has created the ultimate luxury family domain near Glenferrie Rd and good schools. A marble hallway introduces study, gracious sitting room, formal dining, main bedroom with opulent en-suite, second bedroom, marble bathroom and upstairs two exceptionally spacious bedrooms with en-suites. The expansive living/ dining room with premium Gaggenau kitchen opens to deep northeast landscaped garden with heated pool and recreation/cinema room with kitchenette and bathroom.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 12-12.30pm & Saturday from 11am

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Joanna Nairn 0419 994 664 Susan McGlashan 0417 554 224

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.4irvingstreet-malvern.com

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CANTERBURY 9 View Street A beautifully restored slate roofed Victorian home, Katoomba (c 1890) is enviably positioned on the high side of a quiet street in the heart of Canterbury´s Golden Mile.

Superbly presented featuring an wide arched hallway, formal sitting and dining, music room/study, 5 bedrooms, extensive north facing 2 storey family precinct incl. play/study area, entertainer´s kitchen, large laundry, indoor/outdoor spa, sandstone alfresco area and heated pool. Land size: 982sqm approx

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday from 11am

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Contact

Désirée Wakim 0412 336 266 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.9viewstreet-canterbury.com

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HAWTHORN EAST 486 Barkers Road This impressive Victorian Hawthorn brick family residence c1890 positioned on magnificent allotment in the coveted Harcourt Hill precinct features classic period features merged with stylish contemporary living & entertaining areas including arched hallway, formal sitting & dining, study, 4 zoned bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, euro laundry, superbly appointed stone/euro entertainer´s kitchen plus family dining & living overlooking paved outdoor dining and separate self-contained accommodation. Also incls alarm, OFPs, zoned d/heating & cooling, rem/gates+OSP. Land size: 1,470sqm/15,817sqft approx.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday from 2pm

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Contact

Davide Lettieri 0414 018 707 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.486barkersroad-hawthorneast.com

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MALVERN 7A Ashley Grove The style and quality associated with award winning Glenneagles Homes is apparent in this brand new luxury residence. Featuring ultra high ceilings throughout, oak parquetry, European marble kitchen with butler´s pantry and living/dining room with gas fireplace opening out to a landscaped northern courtyard garden. Spacious retreat upstairs with 3 bedrooms, main with deluxe marble en-suite and walk in robes plus 2 with marble en-suites and robes.

Includes lift, zoned heating/cooling, alarm, video intercom, auto-gates, cellar/store-room and 4 car basement.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 12.30pm

Inspect

Wednesday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday from 12noon

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Marcus Chiminello 0411 411 271 Rae Tomlinson 0418 336 234

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.7aashleygrove-malvern.com

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BALWYN 6 Myambert Avenue Built in the Old English-style and attributed to the celebrity architect Robert Bell Hamilton, this 2-storey clinker brick family residence located in one of the Reid Estate´s finest cul-de-sacs perfectly reflects its classical elegance & Arts & Crafts influences. Featuring formal sitting & dining (OFPs), study (beehiveFP), Euro appointed kitchen & informal living/ dining, paved outdoor area with pool & garden. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms, main/WIR & updated period-style terrazzo bathroom. Incls alarm, d/heating & cooling, storage, OSP; walking distance to many of Melbourne´s finest schools.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 1.15-1.45pm & Saturday 12-12.30pm

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James Tostevin 0417 003 333 Dave Oster 0418 800 120

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266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.6myambertavenue-balwyn.com

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KEW 1 Birrell Court Commanding awe-inspiring views to the northern ranges, this substantial architect-designed residence’s light-flooded expanses harmonise a superb five bedroom layout featuring return balcony, swimming pool and north-facing deck.

Moments to private schools, shopping villages, parklands and trams confirming its fine family credentials, this contemporary corner resort style residence delivers exceptional quality. Boasts extensive living and dining zone, gourmet kitchen and family meals area, lounge room, powder room, ducted heating/cooling, double-glazed windows, alarm, workshop and automated garage for 3 cars plus much more.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 1.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 2-2.30pm & 6.15-6.45pm & Saturday 1-1.30pm

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Antony Woodley 0421 286 741 Peter Mitchell 0418 374 556

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266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.1birrellcourt-kew.com

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HAWTHORN 130 Church Street Showcasing breathtaking style, scale and views, this spectacular 2008 architect designed residence delivers ultimate family luxury near the Yarra, St James Park and schools. The exceptional living/dining space with sublime kitchen boasts 5m ceilings and additional living/playroom open to northwest courtyard. Timber stairs lead up to main bedroom with stylish en-suite, two further bedrooms, lavish bathroom and home cinema/retreat with balcony offering city views. A 4th bedroom with en-suite, study and rooftop studio add wonderful versatility.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 3.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 1.15-1.45pm & Saturday from 3pm

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James Redfern 0412 360 667 Stuart Evans 0402 067 710

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1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.130churchstreet-hawthorn.com

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MALVERN 52 McKinley Avenue The impressive architect designed renovation of this solid brick c1880´s Victorian residence superbly matches period allure with inspired contemporary style near Glenferrie Rd, good schools and Malvern station. The arched hallway, glorious sitting room, refined study and gracious formal dining are distinguished by OFPs and high ceilings. A beautiful main bedroom with en-suite is complemented by a bright children´s wing with stylish bathroom. The gourmet stone kitchen and generous living/dining room open to a private northeast garden and garage.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 10.15-10.45am & Saturday 12-12.30pm

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Andrew Hayne 0418 395 349 John Manton 0411 444 930

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.52mckinleyavenue-malvern.com

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CAMBERWELL 6 Through Road Displaying an impressive blend of captivating charm and contemporary style, this spacious period residence provides sensational family appeal near Toorak Rd trams, Leo´s supermarket, trains and schools. Baltic pine floors and ornate ceilings define elegant sitting room (OFP) and formal dining (gas fire). The main bedroom with stylish en-suite is complemented by three further bedrooms and bathroom.

Timber floors flow through the sun-drenched living/dining space with a gourmet Miele and stone kitchen opening to a covered northwest deck and garden.

Auction

Saturday 4th October at 11.30am

Inspect

Thursday 1.15-1.45pm & Saturday 10-10.30am

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Contact

Désirée Wakim 0412 336 266 Andrew Gibbons 0407 577 007

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.6throughroad-camberwell.com

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SOUTH YARRA 4.3/193 Domain Road Brilliantly putting a contemporary spin on 1960´s aesthetics, this stylishly refurbished north-facing apartment within the iconic Robin Boyd designed building delivers the ultimate pied a terre experience opposite the Botanic Gardens and metres from the Domain and Toorak Rd. A welcoming hallway featuring timber cabinetry introduces two double bedrooms overlooking the Gardens and designer bathroom.

The generous living/dining room with stunning marble and Miele kitchen opens to a wide north-facing balcony commanding Botanic Garden and city views.

Auction

Saturday 4th October at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 12-12.30pm & 6-6.30pm & Saturday 12-12.30pm

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Contact

Mark Harris 0414 799 343 Joanna Nairn 0419 994 664

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.4-3-193domainroad-southyarra.com

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BALWYN 1/48 Elliott Avenue Enviably located in the Balwyn High zone near Macleay Park, Balwyn Village and trams, the sun-drenched, stylish and spacious dimensions of this contemporary executive residence deliver considerable family appeal in a low maintenance context. Timber floors flow through the generous open plan living and dining spaces served by a fabulous modern granite kitchen. Living extends out to a large north-facing private courtyard. Appealing proportions are continued upstairs through main bedroom with smart en-suite, two further bedrooms and bright bathroom.

Auction

Saturday 27th September at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday 12-12.30pm

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Robert Ding 0418 858 393 Ross Stryker 0401 318 772

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.1-48elliottavenue-balwyn.com

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CAMBERWELL 210 Wattle Valley Road Privately & securely positioned behind a high brick wall this stylish split-level contemporary family home designed to capitalise on northern sunlight delivers zoned living areas with an impeccably maintained interior featuring terracotta tiled entry 4 bedrooms, main/ensuite, laundry & family bathroom; plus formal living room (OFP), dining & a lower level family precinct including a sleek galley-style granite/ Euro kitchen & generous living area with vaulted ceiling & large glass areas plus bi-fold doors opening to a private low maintenance garden.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 9.30am

Inspect

Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday 9-9.30am

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Contact

James Tostevin 0417 003 333 Jack Stean 0434 588 664

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.210wattlevalleyroad-camberwell.com

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102 The weekly review \ SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

CANTERBURY 135 Canterbury Road (between Hopetoun Ave & Victoria Ave) This fine refurbished Edwardian family residence superbly situated in the Golden Mile precinct features Baltic Pine hallway, formal sitting room (OFP), study, 4 bedrooms (BIRs), main with ensuite, family bathroom & Euro laundry. An inviting family domain incorporates a well-appointed kitchen with granite bench-tops, Ilve stove, living & dining featuring a GasFP+R/C air-conditioner opening to a verandah and private rear garden with solar heated pool.

Also incls classic period features, alarm, ducted heating, wine storage, storeroom & remote gates to OSP.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 1.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday 1-1.30pm

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Michael Wood 0425 280 191 James Tostevin 0417 003 333

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.135canterburyroad-canterbury.com

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EAST MELBOURNE 4 Webb Lane One of East Melbourne´s rare single level residences, distinguished by a design in which every room opens to alluring outdoor surroundings. This superlative three bedroom, two bathroom property is brilliantly central, yet extremely quiet, close to the city, the MCG, Yarra Park and Bridge Road. Natural light flows across a private courtyard to fill a living/dining area featuring polished parquetry and a marble open plan kitchen. Heating/cooling, huge cellar/store room, cafÊ awning and secure garaging for two cars further enhance a superb scenario.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 9.30am

Inspect

Thursday 2-2.30pm & Saturday from 9am

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Contact

James Redfern 0412 360 667 David Volpato 0414 701 983

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.4webblane-eastmelbourne.com

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GLEN IRIS 5 Rix Street Nestled within a deep established north-facing garden, the period charm displayed by this c1930´s solid brick residence offers immediate family comfort with scope to renovate or rebuild (STCA). Near parks, Tooronga Village, good schools, public transport and freeway access. Enduring period charm is evident through entrance hall, sitting room & formal dining. A well-equipped kitchen & sunny family room open to the north-facing private garden. Four bedrooms and study/5th bedroom are accompanied by two bathrooms & laundry. Land 800sqm approx.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 10.30am

Inspect

Wednesday 12-12.30pm & Saturday 10-10.30am

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Contact

Justin Krongold 0403 163 355 Andrew Hayne 0418 395 349

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.5rixstreet-gleniris.com

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GLEN IRIS 5/33 Yeovil Road Enjoying an elevated street frontage, this superbly designed residence´s light-filled dimensions showcase sublime contemporary style and first class finishes close to Ashburton Village, Leo´s Supermarket, trams, trains and schools. Timber floors flow through the entrance hall to generous living/dining room with gas fireplace and stunning gourmet Smeg kitchen opening to a private northeast courtyard. The downstairs main bedroom with designer ensuite/WIR is complemented upstairs by two further bedrooms (BIRs) and stylish bathroom.

Auction

Saturday 4th October at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 11.15-11.45am & Saturday 10-10.30am

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Contact

Jason Brinkworth 0416 006 282 Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.5-33yeovilroad-gleniris.com

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104 The weekly review \ SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

HAWTHORN EAST 17 Selwood Street Commanding spectacular city views from its elevated cul de sac position, this immaculate single level c1964 residence´s light-filled and generous proportions deliver instant lifestyle appeal with scope to easily update in a coveted location near Camberwell Junction. Surrounded by attractive gardens, the entrance hall leads to an inviting living/dining room, well-equipped modern kitchen, two double bedrooms, smart pristine bathroom and sun-room opening to a deep northfacing picturesque garden with elevated deck offering sensational city views.

Auction

Saturday 4th October at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday & Saturday 1.30-2pm

Contact

Robert Ding 0418 858 393 Ross Stryker 0401 318 772

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266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

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www.17selwoodstreet-hawthorneast.com

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HAWTHORN 1/43a Mary Street This free-standing single level town residence is ideal for those looking to scale down. Located in Grace Park and just 1 of 4 with it´s own street frontage and front garden, SLUG, side-drive with dbl carport and private north facing rear courtyard. The refurbished interior comprises 3BRs with BIRs (main:WIR), lounge room, renovated kitchen (granite bench tops, breakfast bar, gas cooking), bathroom with laundry/ storage, polished timber floors and plantation shutters throughout. Features include hydronic heating, a/c and separate powder room. Land size: 346sqm (approx.)

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday from 2pm

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Contact

Duane Wolowiec 0418 567 581 Damian O’Sullivan 0418 566 916

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.1-43amarystreet-hawthorn.com

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HAWTHORN 19 Lyall Street This attractive solid brick Urquhart Estate home (c1923) comprises wide entrance hall with original Baltic pine floors that flow into the formal living/dining room (OFP), 3BRs (main: WIR/ensuite), central bathroom, separate powder room, open plan kitchen/meals/living room that opens to east-facing rear garden (ROW). Central to Glenferrie Rd, Auburn Rd Village and spoilt with nearby transport and schooling options. Features: sep laundry/storage, side drive/ OSP, duct heat & a/c, period features.

Land size: 681sqm/7,330sqft (approx.)

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 1.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 11-11.30am & Saturday from 1pm

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Stuart Evans 0402 067 710 Duane Wolowiec 0418 567 581

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266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.19lyallstreet-hawthorn.com

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KEW 5a Balmoral Avenue This superb contemporary 2-storey town residence is situated in the Sackville Ward boasting an eye faรงade complemented by luxurious appointments featuring high ceilings, beautiful recycled timber floors, formal living & dining, study, powder room & Euro laundry, expansive family living with superb granite/Smeg kitchen opening to a sandstone courtyard; 3 upstairs bedrooms (BIRs), 2 with balconies, main/ensuite & a family bathroom. Also incls. v/ intercom, d/heating/cooling, in/out sound, electric awning, ample storage, rem/dble garage/ROW.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 11.45-12.15pm & Saturday from 12noon

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Hamish Tostevin 0408 004 766 Andrew Gibbons 0407 577 007

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Office

266 Auburn Road Hawthorn 9822 9999

Web

www.5abalmoralavenue-kew.com

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106 The weekly review \ SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

MALVERN EAST 23 Coppin Street An impeccably presented 4 bedroom family home sited on generous 880sqm land approx. with a preferred north facing rear garden. Includes formal and informal entertaining domains, impressive family accommodation and double lock up garage. Immediately enjoy the discerning dimensions, add the contemporary elements, renovate, extend or even create a new home (STCA). Land size: 20.1m x 43.8m approx.

Auction

Saturday 20th September at 2.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 2.45-3.15pm & Saturday from 2pm

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Anthony Reis 0417 352 774 Madeline Kennedy 0411 873 913

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Office

1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.23coppinstreet-malverneast.com

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MALVERN EAST 9 Stonehaven Avenue Characterised by generous proportions & period elegance, this superbly presented c1921 solid brick residence delivers immediate family appeal near good schools, Hedgeley Dene, Terminus Village, trams & trains. High ceilings & leadlight windows define the wide entrance hall, glorious sitting room, two bedrooms & bathroom. The expansive main bedroom with retreat, balcony & stylish en-suite enjoys upstairs seclusion. The modern European stone kitchen & sun-drenched living/dining room open to a picturesque north-facing garden. Land size: 576sqm (approx.)

Auction

Saturday 4th October at 12.30pm

Inspect

Thursday 1.45-2.15pm & Saturday 3.30-4pm

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Anthony Reis 0417 352 774 James McCormack 0410 503 389

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1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.9stonehavenavenue-malverneast.com

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WINDSOR 17 St John Street In a location that combines peaceful seclusion with ultimate proximity to Chapel Street´s Windsor end, this stylishly presented single-level, renovated period residence´s lifestyle appeal is hard to match. Behind a character rich Hawthorn brick façade, ornate ceilings and leadlight windows display period charm through the L-shaped hall, main bedroom (OFP), second bedroom and modern bathroom. Timber floors flow through the sun-drenched living/dining room with a contemporary kitchen opening to a delightful north-facing courtyard with pedestrian ROW.

Auction

Saturday 4th October at 10.30am

Inspect

Thursday 10.15-10.45am & Saturday 2.30-3pm

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Mark Harris 0414 799 343 Daniel Wheeler 0411 676 058

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1111 High Street Armadale 9822 9999

Web

www.17stjohnstreet-windsor.com

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BALWYN NORTH 4/31 Rangeview Grove BALWYN HIGH ZONE GEM Situated in one of North Balwyn´s most loved streets, this renovated villa unit (rear one of 4) would make an ideal first home or investment property, being within walking distance to tram, shops, primary & secondary schools plus parkland. The unit comprises living room with reverse cycle air-conditioning & heating, new kitchen with adjoining meals area, 2 bedrooms with built in robes plus 3rd bedroom or study, bright renovated bathroom with bath & shower plus polished floorboards throughout. Vehicle accommodation is a single garage with rear door into a north facing decked garden courtyard.

Office: 1161 Burke Road, Kew 9859 9517

Auction: Price: Open: Contact:

Saturday 20th September at 11am $540,000 Plus Thurs 12-12.30pm Sat 10.30-11am Chris Ewart 0419 897 979 Anthony Panayi 0402 911 117

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AUCTION SATURDAY MIDDLE PARK 3/242 BEACONSFIELD PARADE Classic beachside penthouse apartment with panoramic bay and city views plus rooftop terrace.

Superbly located on Melbourne’s Riviera, this splendid gracious and spacious residence combines exquisite period charm with contemporary modern appointments in a boutique block of only 12 apartments. Generously proportioned open plan spaces combine to provide multiple formal & informal living/dining zones, large master suite with walk-in-robe & modern bathroom, designer appointed gourmet kitchen & two further excellent bedrooms (one with ensuite). Additional features include heating/ cooling systems, polished timber floors, high ceilings, large bay windows, security system & secure garaging.

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Thurs 12.30 - 1.00pm & 5.45 - 6.15pm & Sat from 12.00pm Sat 20th September - 12.30pm 57 / G7 Price on Application Michael Coen 0418 353 110 Emily Adams 0423 264 224 Albert Park 9690 5366

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PRAHRAN 3/300 HIGH STREET Bring your sunglasses. You’ll be dazzled by the sunshine on the north-facing courtyard & the stylish interior of this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment.

Stylish, secure & close to almost every amenity for living the good life.

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1 Sat 4th October - 2.30pm 58 / E6 $550,000 - $600,000 Sam Inan 0433 076 999 Fraser Cahill 0400 592 572 St Kilda 9593 8733

Nestled in this beautiful old world charm garden, this captivating 2 bedroom security apartment is stylishly spacious with warmth and privacy. Enjoying lovely views of the garden, this idyllic haven provides a balcony entrance, generous living & dining, delightful kitchen/meals with great storage and dishwasher, 2 big bedrooms and bright bathroom/laundry. With loads of natural light, this abode features stylish lighting, R/C air conditioning, security door, intercom, quality window furnishings and car space via rear lane.

CONTACT Dion Besser Bill White

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Auction Saturday 11 October

In a vibrant shopping and dining precinct this north-facing apartment inspired by prominent local artist Thierry B is calling. Brought to life by Maxine and Karstan, a slick black, white and grey palette with original art pieces throughout is standout. High ceilings and large windows boast natural light throughout the 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and highlight perfect skyline views. Large kitchen and living areas and a stunning outdoor terrace are additional features. Seldom is design, quality and art realised so perfectly in a property.

Inspect

Strictly By Appointment

Office

Albert Park 9699 5155

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www.3-121-127.highstreetprahran.com

ABBOTSFORD 168-170 Vere Street RARE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY A unique opportunity to purchase this block of six apartments in a most sought after pocket of Abbotsford. Comprising 4 x 1 bedroom and 2 x 2 bedroom apartments all in good rental condition & fully leased. Currently returning $7,107 p.c.m. ($85,284 p.a. approx.). Offered on one title with great scope to be renovated, subdivided (STCA) & resold or held as a long term investment. Located as easy walk to Victoria Park station, Victoria Street shopping, Yarra Parklands & almost opposite Gahan Reserve park & within minutes of the CBD. Land: 11.54/12.10 m x 28.49/29.83 m approx.

AUCTION INSPECT OFFICE CONTACT

Wed 24 September at 2pm Wed 12-12.30 & Sat 3-3.30 Kew | 9854 8888 Nick Whyte 0417 131 153 Doug McLaren 0408 333 041

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14 Grange Road Kew

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Closing Tuesday 23rd September at 5pm 118 The weekly review \ SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

“The Grange” – Land, Location and Luxury Family Living Gracing magnificent private grounds of approx. 3,000sqm(32,280sqft), “The Grange”, a Sackville Ward icon, offers the pinnacle of executive family living with double-gated entry to the beautiful green space of Reservoir Reserve, stunning swimming pool/spa and floodlit N/S Mod-grass tennis court. Inspirational Paul Bangay designed gardens wonderfully accent this captivating post-Edwardian residence, highlighting heritage elegance and contemporary style, all anchored by a striking brick façade with arched verandahs. Offering a lifestyle of unsurpassed garden-set bliss near eight of Melbourne’s top private schools and multiple boutique shopping precincts, architect designed renovations perfectly cater

for larger families with growing teens, while multiple living expanses easily facilitate the potential for dual family living.

The impressive interior merges stunning classical and contemporary flair with a versatile floorplan offering 5 bedrooms (with en suites and living rooms), including private parents retreat, multiple formal and casual living rooms, connoisseur’s Italian marble kitchen with Miele induction cooktop and Smeg/Gaggenau appliances, rumpus/theatre room with granite kitchen and inglenook, study, reception room, laundry/utility room, cellar, storeroom, ducted heating and air conditioning, underfloor heating, video intercom, Sonos sound system throughout the home, double remote garage.

VIEW By Appointment, Wednesday 1 - 1.30pm & 6 - 6.30pm, Saturday 3.30 - 4pm

CALL Scott Patterson Tim Picken

0417 581 074 0419 305 802

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20 Church Street Toorak

AUCTION Saturday 20th September at 1pm 120 The weekly review \ SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Family Excellence, Classic Elegance This refined double fronted four bedroom, three bathroom Victorian residence resides on a deep 930sqm (10,000ft approx.) garden allotment, with a heated pool in a premier Toorak location. Three living areas include a spacious open-plan living room with a granite kitchen opening to a poolside terrace. The top-floor parents retreat features a balcony, modern en suite and study. Features secure carport and close to trams, excellent shopping and schools.

VIEW Thursday 1 - 1.30pm & 5 - 5.30pm, Saturday 12.30 - 1pm

CALL Gowan Stubbings Emma Bloom

0412 269 999 0419 330 968

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501 Glenferrie Road Hawthorn

AUCTION Saturday 20th September at 12noon

Stunning City-View Entertainer on Scotch Hill An outstanding 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home offering quality, luxury and style where the focus is firmly on indoor/outdoor entertaining and the city views are simply breathtaking. Highlights include top-line kitchen, huge rumpus/teen retreat and extensive living/dining areas bi-folding to city-view entertainment terrace amidst groomed garden surrounds.

VIEW Thursday 6.30 - 7pm, Saturday 11.30 - 12pm

CALL Tim Picken Emma Bloom

0419 305 802 0419 330 968

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15 Vista Avenue Kew

AUCTION Saturday 20th September at 10am 122 The weekly review \ SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

“LUX” - ‘AN ALLAN POWELL MASTERPIECE’ ... WITH CITY VIEWS Set in a prime position at the head of a cul de sac, a flexible and creatively designed stunning home offering large entrance foyer, 2 spacious living areas, separate dining room, Gaggenau kitchen, expansive upstairs Master Suite offering exceptional privacy, 2 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage and cellar. Landscaped roof garden with city views. Easy short walk to city tram. Inspection will surprise and delight.

VIEW Thursday 11 - 11.30am & 5.30 - 6pm, Saturday 9.30 - 10am

CALL Scott Patterson Judy Balloch

0417 581 074 0408 753 877

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3 Tivoli Place South Yarra

AUCTION Saturday 20th September at 12noon

609C Toorak Road Toorak

AUCTION Saturday 4th October at 11am

High Level Contemporary Luxury – Botanic Garden Precinct Superbly located in the highly sought after Botantic Garden precinct this warehouse style townhouse residence of approximately 300sqm has been meticulously renovated (interiors by David Hicks) and comprises vast living spaces, state of the art kitchen with separate butlers kitchen, 3 bedrooms with BIR and main with luxurious ensuite/ home office, wine cellar and 2 secure basement car parking, rear courtyard garden.

VIEW Wednesday & Thursday 1 - 1.30pm

Rear Villa – Single Level Living Quietly located at the rear of this boutique development of only three is this spacious single level town residence. Features include security entry, two bedrooms (main ensuite), separate study, open plan living/dining, fully equipped kitchen with meals area all overlooking northern rear courtyard and lock up garage.

VIEW Thursday 1 - 1.30pm & 6 - 6.30pm, Saturday 1 - 1.30pm

CALL Matt Davis Tom Staughton Grant Samuel

0412 466 858 0411 554 850 0403 132 095

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CALL Peter Kudelka Robyn Feigen

0418 319 439 0490 059 653

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20 Ercildoune Street Caulfield North

AUCTION Sunday 21st September at 2pm

902 Malvern Road Armadale

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Stylish, Light-filled and Spacious This discreet single-level three bedroom, two bathroom residence has been renovated to the highest standard to offer a fastidiously appointed and beautifully detailed cosmopolitan home. Refined living spaces of large-scale proportions create a timelessly appealing environment with a seamless integration to a north-west deck and lowmaintenance landscaped garden. A stylish stone kitchen, en suite, tall ceilings, designer finishes and secure parking for two cars are hallmarks of this modern home in a quiet yet convenient location.

VIEW Thursday 12 - 12.30pm

Endless Possibilities with a Blue Ribbon Address With excellent street appeal, this two storey three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Victorian residence set on approx 526sqm, enjoys a privileged lifestyle position close to Hawksburn Village, High Street’s shops, private schools and trams. This is a rare opportunity to secure a spacious residence on an impressive allotment with dual access via Derby Street and endless potential to renovate/extend (STCA) to create a generational family home in this Blue Ribbon address.

VIEW Thursday 2 - 2.30pm, Saturday 1.30 - 2pm

CALL Alex Schiavo Kate Padley David Curtis

0419 239 549 0438 086 901 0417 122 352

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CALL Darren Lewenberg 0412 555 556 Gowan Stubbings 0412 269 999 Claire Endersbee 0409 504 209

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19 Barkly Street Camberwell

AUCTION Saturday 20th September at 1.30pm

2/12C Spring Road Malvern

AUCTION Saturday 20th September at 12noon

Beautiful, Bright and Brilliant Views Sitting high for a wonderful city panorama, this lovely 1940’s home is an absolute pleasure to encounter in a much-loved, low-traffic pocket near tram, Village cafes and Hartwell Primary School. The stylish easy-flowing 3 bedroom/2 bathroom layout comprises relaxed sun-flooded spaces in which to live, play and entertain including large fireside living, striking dining, full Smeg/stone kitchen and familyroom open to north decked gardens.

VIEW Thursday 12.30 - 1pm, Saturday 1 - 1.30pm

Brand New Contemporary Town Residence Superbly positioned close to transport and shopping is this stunning brand new, two storey townhouse ideal for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. With state of the art luxury fittings and finishes throughout, this spacious home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, open plan living/dining/kitchen area overlooking sunny courtyard, secure double car accommodation, excellent storage and huge rooftop terrace.

VIEW Thursday 11 - 11.30am, Saturday 11.30 - 12pm

CALL Tim Picken Scott Patterson

0419 305 802 0417 581 074

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CALL Darren Lewenberg 0412 555 556 Peter Kudelka 0418 319 439 Claire Endersbee 0409 504 209

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1/8 Simpson Place Hawthorn

AUCTION Saturday 20th September at 11.15am

6/8 Simpson Place Hawthorn

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Cutting-Edge, Park-Edge, Leading-Edge Step out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary in this cutting-edge Steve Domoney designed town residence, a stand-out sensation in easy-care excellence and a tour-de-force in architectural innovation and park-side luxury in the heart of Hawthorn. A dynamic 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home with striking street-front prestige in a cul-de-sac abutting Mason Street Reserve and flaunting picturesque park-views throughout stunning glass-flanked Miele kitchen/living areas and superb treetop terrace.

VIEW Thursday 11 - 11.30am, Saturday 10.45 - 11.15am

The New Millennium in Park-Side Perfection Indulge yourself in Steve Domoney’s latest creation; this uber-chic 3 bedroom/2 bathroom residence is part of an exclusive park-side, cul-de-sac group raising the bar in sophistication, security and privacy. Enwrapped by spectacular park views with recycled timbers and textural elements in perfect synch with the natural surrounds.

Completely ahead of its time with basement double garage, lift, Miele kitchen/living expanses, rumpus, 3 generous terraces and master suite with Dandenong views.

VIEW Thursday 11 - 11.30am, Saturday 10.30 - 11am

CALL Daniel Bradd Gowan Stubbings

0411 347 511 0412 269 999

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CALL Daniel Bradd Gowan Stubbings

0411 347 511 0412 269 999

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SOUTH YARRA SALES SUCCESS Kay & Burton’s knowledge and expertise in the South Yarra market is second to none, leading to great results even during the traditionally quieter periods. This is attested by the vendors below for whom we have acted.

49 Murphy Street South Yarra

117 Millswyn Street South Yarra

Apartment 15 77 Caroline Street South Yarra

53 Avoca Street South Yarra

Having bought and sold homes through Kay & Burton we appreciate the prompt and honest feedback Andrew Baines gave us throughout what is always a stressful process. Outstanding service and results in our opinion.

We placed the sale of our home in the hands of Kay & Burton and they were able to engage potential buyers from their database. Kay & Burton’s local knowledge and understanding of the intrinsic value of South Yarra real estate helped us to achieve a pleasing result.

In our minds, Kay & Burton was our only choice. Our agents showed great skill. Everything was very considered and incredibly well executed.

We wanted a low key sale of our home and Andrew Baines from Kay & Burton was able to achieve an outstanding result by engaging two buyers from their database.

Using complete discretion Andrew Baines was able to generate a superior outcome through a low-key ‘Expressions of Interest’ sales campaign that ensured little inconvenience for the vendor throughout the process.

117 Millswyn St was also sold

by Andrew Baines at a record price for a land sale in the South Yarra area.

A bespoke marketing campaign developed by Andrew Baines and Gowan Stubbings for ‘Shipley Penthouse,’ led to a strong number of inspections from both local and international buyers culminating in an excellent result on auction day.

This property, sold by Andrew Baines, was the top sale to date in 2014 for Kay & Burton in South Yarra.

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TOORAK, 203 KOOYONG ROAD TIMELESS SPLENDOUR ON SPECTACULAR GROUNDS Superbly situated on 1720sqm approx. in manicured gardens, this c1935 5 bedroom 4 bathroom Art Deco estate has an air of romance and entertaining esteem. Resplendent with exquisite period detail, grand proportions and lifestyle options, this gracious beauty showcases a marble lobby (OFP), 5 entertaining zones (OFPs), luxury timber kitchen, maid’s quarters, a sun drenched rear garden with designer cabana, sublime pool and auto gates to a porte cochere, triple garage & cellar.

Exclusive pocket, metres to Toorak Road tram.

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING: TUE 7TH OCTOBER AT 5 INSPECT: SAT 1-1:45 BY APPOINTMENT & SUN 12-12:45 BY APPOINTMENT

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Rodney Morley 0418 321 222

203 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield Nth

428 Toorak Road, Toorak

9525 9222

9826 0000

www.rmprealestate.com.au

Lindellas

TOORAK, 53/9 STRUAN STREET ‘BALHOLMEN’ GRAND SCALE LIVING WITH PANORAMIC CITY VIEWS Enjoying spectacular city views, this 1960s 3 bedroom + study 2.5 bathroom 5th floor security residence features lift access, 4 living areas, 2 balconies, generous kitchen/meals & undercover parking for 2. Exceptional renovation opportunity. Walk to Toorak Village.

EXECUTORS AUCTION: SUN 5TH OCTOBER AT 2 INSPECT: WED, SAT & SUN 11-11:45 Susan Wolper 0418 505 518 Rodney Morley 0418 321 222

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Balwyn north 39 winfield road Bring Your Extended Family – 7 Bedrooms Thought you couldn’t find a 7 bedroom 4 bathroom home in Balwyn North? You can accommodate family, relatives and guests in this big 2-storey residence.Walking distance from Belmore Plaza, transport, Greythorn Primary and St. Bridget’s Primary, you’ll love the quality touches, from the parquetry floors and 3 light-filled living zones, to the feature windows. Enjoy wonderful flexibility with a library, guest room and teenage/young adults wing boasting a huge rumpus with bar. An updated kitchen, formal lounge and welcoming family/meals room (feature glass roof) ensure easy entertaining. Plus: alfresco area, double carport, ducted heating, refrigerated cooling and ducted vacuum. Proudly presented by First National Lindellas!

1B, 899 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill

7A 4B 2C auction

Saturday 20th September at 1:30pm

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Wednesday 17th Sept: 5.30pm – 6.00pm Thursday 18th Sept: 5.00pm – 5.30pm Saturday 20th Sept: 1.00pm – 1.30pm

Contact

Thai Tan Jin Chen Dennis Dellas Eric Lin

www.lindellas.com.au

0422 092 343 0433 201 600 0412 043 694 0419 244 691

9838 1388

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FIRST TIME OFFERED: ART DECO BRILIANCE FROM ONLY $675,000 CHELMER LODGE

7-9 Park Street, St Kilda Chelmer Lodge is located in a premier position only metres to Catani Gardens, St Kilda Beach and Fitzroy Street, and has the added bonus of a tram stop at the front door direct to the district and CBD. • Private Entrances and Vestibules • Ornate Ceilings, Some Domed • Polished Timber Floors • Lead Light Windows • Manicured Gardens and Original Sandstone Benches

McDonald Industries (Sales) www.mcdonald.com.au

Brett Jarvis 0418 317 158

Harcourts Warragul 1/66 Smith Street Warragul 03 5622 3333 www.warragul.harcourts.com.au

brett@mcdonald.com.au

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eldersrealestate.com.au Gnarwarre via Geelong Vic

AUCTION

Two Outstanding Geelong District Properties

Panoramic Views – Lifestyle – Productivity – 15 Mins Ring Road

For Sale by Auction on Saturday 11th October at 11:00am Lots to be Auctioned Separately.

A Birds Eye View This quality Cape Cod style residence on approx. 7 acres is built over 3 levels & offers 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling & fully equipped blackwood timber kitchen. Stunning fireplace, split system A/C, front verandah overlooking the property, plus an oversized dbl garage with remote rollers. Sealed road access, a park-like garden setting, garage & shed, plus native bushland & dam, all add to this unique property.

Auction Saturday September 20 at 11.00am View www.harcourts.com.au/VHW6237 Brendon Van Eyk P 03 5622 3333 M 0439 973 310 E brendon.vaneyk@harcourts.com.au

‘‘EAST VIEW’’ 21 Mt Pollock Road, (215 Acres – 87.41 Hectares) approx. Hay Shed, 2 Dams. ‘‘NORTH PARK’’ 345 Gnarwarre Road, (190 Acres – 77.1 Hectares) approx. 3 Dams.

• Both lots prime productive undulating country • Magnificent future home sites (S.T.C.A) ‘‘East View’’ & ‘‘North Park’’ situated in a tightly held and capital appreciating region, Ideal for cattle, sheep, horses, cropping and all farming pursuits. 15 Mins Ring Road, 20 Mins Geelong (Bay & Beaches), 30 Mins Surf Coast, 30 Mins Avalon Airport, 70 Mins Melbourne CBD and International Airport.

Inspection: Strictly by appointment with agent.

www.harcourts.com.au

Ken Drysdale 0409 195 470, Elders Geelong 03 5225 5000 Web Id 6972078

RE0907

Yarragon South 449 Earls Road

Auction

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THE HOME DIRECTORY GATES Ri-Cal Improvements Specialising in designing and fabricating all types of modern steel and aluminium gates. We cater for both the residential and commercial markets with our focus on modern and architectural styles. Updated gallery.

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ELECTRICAL SERVICES J.L Hutt Electrical

Specialising in all electrical installations: Extensions/ Refurbishments, Stove/ Oven/Hot Water repair, Switchboard upgrades, House Rewires, TV/Phone/ Data and Safety switches.

Free quotes 24 hour service.

Lic 17824.

Contact: Jason 0411 300 772

www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au 1145289-PB30-14

WARDROBES Green Isle

Green Isle have been building wardrobes and bookcases in Melbourne for over thirty years and have a reputation for quality, reliability and realistic prices. We also specialise in home libraries, office fit-outs, entertainment units and wardrobe revamps. Our service includes expert advice and excellent design. For a free quote, Contact: Michael on 0407 731 801

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1147675-KC31-14

PLUMBING

BATHROOMS Smarter Bathrooms Escape to a beautiful bathroom with a complete design, build and project management from Melbourne’s smartest bathroom renovator. Guaranteed start and finish dates, or we pay you. Call for an award winning interior designer to visit you. 77 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne.

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Contact: 9818 1133.

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Bracken Blinds & Shutters Specialises in designing quality window coverings for the home, office or builders/architects on time and within budget. Showroom: 391 Camberwell Road, Camberwell, or let us come to you .

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE Gardens By Glen 30+ years experience

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in all aspects Horticulture and Plants.

Garden Maintenance. New Gardens. Garden Planning. Garden Renovations. Regular Garden Service Calls.

Contact: Glen 0408 456 988.

Refurbishments, Stove/Oven/Hot Water Repair, Switchboard upgrades, House Rewires, TV/Phone/Data, Safety switches.

Free quotes. 24 hour service. Lic 17824.

Contact: Jason 0411 300 772.

GATES Ri-Cal Improvements Specialising

COURIER SERVICES Pack & Send We provide total courier and freight delivery services and complete packaging solutions for customers in and around Hawthorn and Richmond. You can drop off your goods at our Service Centre or we can pick up from your door - it’s your choice. Our freight solutions include domestic, international and domestic deliveries. 469 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East.

Contact: 9813 4522.

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programs that are tailored to your garden’s

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Other benefits includes glare reduction, UV reduction by 99% to reduce fading to furnishings. We also stock one-way films so you can have your blinds up to enjoy the open view and natural light.Frosted and etched films will give you day and night privacy. Call for a free onsite consultation.

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individual requirements. From initial

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designing and fabricating all types of modern steel and aluminium gates. We cater for both the residential and commercial markets with our focus on modern and architectural styles.

Updated gallery.

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be easy and affordable. Professional Inhome design with quick delivery. Made in Melbourne with a 10 year guarantee. See our style online.

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DECK CARE Deckseal Revival Pty Ltd Melbourne’s deck care and maintenance professionals. Residential and Commercial: Deck sanding, cleaning and sealing. Concrete & paving cleaning and sealing.

Delivering a beautiful and long lasting deck surface.

service including solving existing garden problems, plant health checks & revamping or establishing a new garden. Practical, professional advice & garden designs ensuring your gardening needs are fulfilled.

DECKING A/P Shutters & Blinds

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Melbourne’s deck care & maintenance professionals.

Residential and Commercial: Deck Sanding, cleaning & sealing. Concrete & paving cleaning and sealing.

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GLASS INSULATION Solartech Glass Tinting New “Low e”

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BLINDS

info@baywestplumbing.com.au

ELECTRICAL SERVICES J.L Hutt Electrical Specialising in

www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au

BLINDS A/P Shutters & Blinds Highest quality

Baywest Plumbing

Baywest Plumbing 25 years experience. Domestic, Commercial and Industrial.

Burst pipes, tap and toilet repairs, tanks, blockages, roofing and re-guttering, gas fitting, hot water installations, kitchen and bathroom renovations, new homes and extensions, back flow testing.

Contact: Ian 0418 994 654.

SPRING 2014

Smarter Bathrooms

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Guaranteed start and finish dates or we pay you. Call now for an award winning interior designer to visit you.

Contact: 1300 662 838 Showroom 77 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne

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THE HOME DIRECTORY OVEN CLEANING

RENOVATIONS

SPRING 2014

SHUTTERS Victorian Shutters & Shades Distributors

Ovenu We provide you with the ultimate

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professional domestic oven cleaning and

building, extensions, renovations, decking

detailing service that will leave your oven and

and pergolas. We can also alter interior

other associated cooking appliances in near

spaces to suit your requirements. We also

showroom condition. Return your oven to new

specialise in wall removal and we also offer

using non caustic, biodegradable solutions.

general carpentry services.

of the Durafit® Shutter System. This premium product exceeds quality standards of most shutters, providing peace of mind and guaranteed quality. An entire range of window furnishings on offer.

405 Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills.

Contact: 9849 0355.

Introductory $10 discount.

DBU-11103.

www.vicshutters.com.au

Contact: 1300 683 681

Contact: Brad 0408 446 887.

www.ovenu.com.au

www.buildwithbrad.com.au

PAINTING

ROOF REPAIRS

TREE DOCTOR Frank Duke Total tree care, including

Matt’s Painting & Decorating

The Roof Dentist Our business is about

Personalised, highly efficient and motivated

maintaining a durable, dry and safe roof over

team. Free quotes, prompt service and high

your head. Tile and metal roof maintenance

quality paint finish. Experienced porters

and replacement, guttering repairs,

paintapplicator and specialist in wall paper

replacement and cleaning. High quality and

hanging. We don’t just paint, we create

professional service.

Contact: 0418 384 620.

Contact: 0418 338 996 or 0419 473 156.

www.mpainting.com.au

ROOF REPLACEMENTS

PLUMBING

Camberwell Potteries Roofing We

Master Plumbers Need a plumber? Always

specialise in roof replacement for residential,

use a Master Plumber. Master Plumbers

body corporate and community projects.

are: Registered and licensed, Bound by a

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obligation quotation.

find your Master Plumber at:

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www.camberwellroofing.com.au

Baywest Plumbing 25 years experience.

SHUTTERS

Domestic, Commercial and Industrial.

A/P Shutters & Blinds Highest quality

Burst pipes, tap and toilet repairs, tanks,

Timber Plantation Shutters at Melbourne’s

blockages, roofing and re-guttering, gas

best prices guaranteed. Also specialising

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in all other window furnishings including

bathroom renovations, new homes and

Awnings and Roller Blinds.

extensions, back flow testing.

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Contact: Ian 0418 994 654.

Contact: 9818 1133.

info@baywestplumbing.com.au

www.ap-shutters.com

GARDENING MAINTENANCE Paradise Gardening

We offer maintenance programs that are tailored to your gardens individual requirements. From initial consultation our team is focused on delivering the results that will make your garden stand out. If you want a gardener that arrives on time and cleans up after themselves look no further! Services include: Garden maintenance, full garden clean up, tree lopping and pruning, instant lawn and more.

Contact: 0418 566 241.

www.paradisegardening.com.au

1145336-KC29-14

reshaping or removals. Third-generation owner, 56 years experience. Complete customer satisfaction with individual assessment.

Contact: Paul 9509 4768.

WARDROBES Almara Cabinets Winners of the Australian Achievers’ Award. Customerdesigned wardrobes, wall units, bookshelves, guaranteed quality.

Showroom: 145-147 Williams Road, Dandenong.

Contact: 9793 8233.

www.almara.com.au

Green Isle have been building wardrobes and bookcases in Melbourne for over thirty years and have a reputation for quality, reliability and realistic prices. We also specialise in home libraries, office fit-outs, entertainment units and wardrobe revamps.

Our service includes expert advice and excellent design. For a free quote, Contact: Michael on 0407 731 801 www.greenisle.com.au

WINDOW REPLACEMENTS WINDOWS 1 We specialise in the supply and installation of replacement windows and doors - timber, aluminium or PVC. Our staff are fully qualified ensuring you of quality work. No job too small or too big. Member of MBA and HIA. To replace your old, tired, rotting windows please call us for a free, no obligation measure and quote.

Contact: 9794 7913.

PAINTING Matt’s Painting and Decorating

Personalised, highly efficient and motivated team. Free quotes, prompt service and high quality paint finish.

Period to contemporary.

Experienced porters paint applicator and specialist in wallpaper hanging. We don’t just paint, we create.

Contact: Matt 0418 384 620 or 9803 5102

www.mpainting.com.au 1142467-RC28-14

COURIER SERVICES Pack & Send Hawthorn

We provide total courier and freight delivery services and complete packaging solutions for customers in and around Hawthorn, Richmond. You can drop off your goods at our Service Centre or we can pick up from your door - it’s your choice.

Contact: 9813 4522.

www.packsend.com.au/hawthorn 1141885-HM27-14

ROOF REPLACEMENTS Camberwell Potteries Roofing

We specialise in roof replacement for residential, body corporate and community projects.

Re-roofing provides a cost-effective way to transform any tiled roof with a 50 year guarantee. Call us to arrange a free no obligation quotation.

Contact: 0418 321 886 or 9889 4222

www.camberwellroofing.com.au 1146167-LB31-14

ROOF REPAIRS The Roof Dentist

The Roof Dentist - Our business is about maintaining a durable, dry and safe roof over your head. Tile and metal roof maintenance and replacement, guttering repairs, replacement and cleaning.

Contact: Andrew on 0418 338 996 or Garry on 0419 473 156 for a high quality and professional service.

www.windows1.net.au

WINDOW CLEANING Zesta Kitchens

Your perfect kitchen can be easy and affordable.

Professional in home design with quick delivery. Made in Melbourne with a ten year guarantee. See our style online.

Contact: Nunawading : 8878 9555, Richmond : 9429 7616, Cheltenham : 9584 4491

www.zestakitchens.com.au

SHUTTERS

WARDROBES Almara Cabinets

Victorian Shutters & Shades

Distributors of the Durafit® Shutter System. This premium product exceeds quality standards of most shutters available today, providing peace of mind and a guarantee of quality. We also have on offer an entire range of Window Furnishings.

Showroom/Factory, 405 Canterbury Rd, Surrey Hills.

Contact: 9849 0355.

www.vicshutters.com.au 1145267-KC29-14

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TO ADVERTISE CONTACT AMANDA ON 5945 0670

Winners of the Australian Achievers award. Customer designed wardrobes, wall units, bookshelves, guaranteed quality.

Showroom: 145 – 147 Williams Road Dandenong.

Contact: 9793 8233.

www.almara.com.au 1142214-RC28-14

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