April 2012 Issue

April 2012

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new farm | fortitude valley | teneriffe | newstead | kangaroo point | spring hill | petrie bight

the battle for Central Ward with Vicki howard lnp (left) and

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Women in business special featurepage 15

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WITH the ALP still licking its significant wounds from the mauling it got in the state election on March 24, the party has turned its attention to the battle for City Hall – which is controlled by the LNP.

Almost before the last of the cardboard voting stands in polling booths had been packed away, the party had moved to ensure defeated Brisbane Central MP Grace Grace’s role in public life lived on, seeking to persuade her to stand as a candidate in the council election scheduled for April 28.

Ms Grace lost the seat the LNP newcomer Rob Cavallucci,

The endorsed candidate for Central Ward, Paul Crowther, voluntarily stood aside for personal reasons and offered Ms Grace the candidacy but the Electoral Commission put an end to that gesture. By law, people who stood for the state poll in 2012 are ineligible to stand for a council seat in the same year. Also, a candidate in the state poll is unable to stand for a council ward until the poll in the electorate in which they stood is declared.

By the time the closing date for nominations for the local government elections closed on March 27, the result in Brisbane Central had not been declared, ruling her out.

Mr Crowther said he was

disappointed from a personal perspective he would not be contesting the election as he had worked hard in the electorate to ensure he had a grasp of all the issues facing constituents but it was his decision to withdraw to, in the first instance, allow Ms Grace to stand.

He said that it was too late to reverse his decision once it was learnt Ms Grace could not contest the seat.

Up stepped Dr Heather Beattie, the wife of former Queensland premier, Peter Beattie. Dr Beattie announced on March 26 she would stand in Central Ward, which is described as marginal with about 100 votes having decided the outcome at the last election.

Dr Beattie stressed strongly that Mr Crowther was not pushed to give up his political aspirations. On the contrary, she said. She and several party colleagues had tried to persuade him to stay in the race.

She said that, while she initially had reservations about standing for the seat, she believed the ALP needed now more than ever a strong voice in Local Government in Brisbane.

She took poetic license with the phrase: Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of the party.

Dr Beattie has not always been

as keen. She is believed to have declined an approach by the ALP in 2007 to run against Campbell Newman for mayor – the same year her husband stepped down from Queensland’s top job.

Central Ward is held by long-serving councillor, David Hinchliffe, who decided last year to not seek re-election and to retire from politics to concentrate on, among other things, his paintings.

The race now is on for Dr Beattie to get a grasp on the issues most concerning to New Farm peninsula residents including the lack of

parking and the spread of parking meters, traffic management, CityCycle, clean suburbs, development rights and protecting the area’s heritage.

Dr Beattie’s main opponent in the battle is the LNP’s Vicki Howard.

Ironically, Brisbane Central, which Ms Grace lost at the state poll, was held by Peter Beattie until he quit politics in 2007 forcing a by-election which Ms Grace, who lives at New Farm, won.

Dr Heather Beattie tells the media of her bid for Central Ward with the help of lord mayoral candidate Ray Smith

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THE name Richard Bodley has become synonymous with Teneriffe.

He and his wife, Jennifer Lockley, have “grown up” with the buzzing little suburb on the banks of the Brisbane River and they both want to put it fairly and squarely “on the map”.

Richard’s eyes light up and the adrenalin begins to pump when he is asked to talk about what life is like living and working in the suburb which was only a locality up until a couple of years ago.

“We’ve grown with Teneriffe,” he said adding that Jennifer’s drive and enthusiasm for the area matched his.

The couple, who married 12 years ago, first moved into the area from Clayfield when the locality on the edge of Newstead was derelict buildings and historic wool stores.

Across the road from the offices of his modern real estate business were timber wharves “right up to the road” and railway lines “snaked their way” up Macquarie Street and Paddy’s Market was a thriving enigma.

“No one lived here,” Richard said. “That’s what confronted us.” That was in 1994 – less than 20 years ago. Since then, the area has been transformed, thanks mainly to the Urban Renewal Program initiated by the late Trevor Reddacliff.

Richard said Baulderstone Hornibrook began to develop land along the riverfront and its first project was to breathe new life into the Mactaggarts wool store which was the only such building on the riverbank when he arrived.

Richard and Jennifer became

immersed in the development with Jennifer, as an agent with L.J. Hooker, selling apartments off the plan.

That was the catalyst to begin Teneriffe Realty and they opened a shop front in Goldsborough Place – which is across the road from where the agency’s modern office suite is housed in the London Wool Stores.

Richard said some of the residents of the Cutters Landing development upstream on the Brisbane River were originally owners of apartments in Mactaggarts.

He said that, back then, a one-bedroom apartment cost $95,000 and a new two-bedroom riverfront floorplan $195,000. In 2000, the average price was $300,000 and, by 2008, $800,000. Today a wool store apartment costs more like $1 million.

“Teneriffe has its own vibrant community,” he said adding that it had “a certain demographic” that was attracted to the style of architecture, the style of living and the lifestyle that had been created.

He said it was “a unique area” so close to the city with “fantastic transport infrastructure” with the catalyst for that being the Brisbane River.

“There is no suburb like Teneriffe anywhere in Australia which combined such a flexibility of lifestyle,” he said.

He said development in the area sought to maintain the heritage aspects while transforming Teneriffe into a modern precinct.

Two of Richard’s passions are the annual Teneriffe Festival, which,

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as its inaugural chairman, he was instrumental in getting started two years ago (and now has a “six-figure budget”), and the Teneriffe Chamber of Commerce, which was launched on Thursday, March 29, at Claret House Wine Bar. The launch was addressed by the newly elected LNP member for Brisbane Central, Rob Cavallucci.

Richard and another name synonymous with Teneriffe – Murray Sutherland from the Basis Group advertising agency – have a strong mateship and forming the chamber was an idea they hatched about 12 months ago.

Richard is the inaugural chamber chairman with Carol Gordon, from the VCC (Valley Chamber of Commerce), the treasurer. Murray also is on the board, along with Ben Pritchard, from Pritchard Planning and Property, Julie Bulle, from Zinc Recruitment, and Lily Dyer, from Claret House

Richard said that being part of the chamber and being on the board of the Teneriffe Festival went some way to giving back to the community which had given so much to he and Jennifer.

“It gives me great satisfaction to give to the community,” he said.

He said the TCC would compliment the recently started Teneriffe Progress Association and applauded the people who

had the vision to begin it: “It’s great (starting the TPA). It shows how passionate people are of our community.”

“The association has an important role to play in maintaining the legacy put in place by Trevor Reddacliff; maintaining the integrity of his vision.

“Someone needs to worry about trees, parking, congestion and parks,” he said.

He said the chamber would give business owners in the suburb a forum to meet together informally, “network” and have a collective commercial voice.

The TCC has been aligned with the Fortitude Valley Chamber of Commerce – “a branch in effect”.

He said he had tried to form a business association about eight years ago but there were not enough businesses in the area to sustain it. “There certainly is now,” he said, adding that there were more than 150 prominent street-front businesses trading today.For further information on the Teneriffe Chamber of Commerce, telephone 3854 0860 or email [email protected]

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GREER Gittoes has pulled the tilt-a-door down on her little hole-in-the-wall cafe business on Chester Street, at Teneriffe, for the last time.

Greer has made hundreds and hundreds of coffees of various shapes, sizes and requirements for a loyal group of clients and passers-by for the past two-and-a-half years – always with a cheery smile and greeting – but her parents are selling the building and so she has taken the opportunity to pack up her beans, cups and coffee machine and move on.

She said she planned to concentrate more fully on her other passion – real estate. She is an associate director of Chester’s Real Estate.

Chester’s coffee shop was set up in what was the garage of the old building which houses a boutique 10-room hotel. The building was the five-bedroom the Gittoes family home before Greer’s parents Peter and Maria Gittoes turned it into the hotel. Greer’s last morning – March 29 – was extra busy as loyal customers rallied to send her out with a bang so much so she needed to enlist extra support to man the coffee machine to keep up with demand.

Despite having a sign up for some time indicating when her last day would be, some customers were surprised when they dropped in on her final day for their morning pick-me-up to learn she was closing.

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Consultation on 2012 festivalTHE 2012 Teneriffe Festival is to be held on July 7. The organisers are planning a community consultation meeting for Wednesday, April 18, at Eves on the River. This is to be an informal and open discussion about the festival. Stakeholders and business owners in the area are invited and asked to RSVP to [email protected] or www.teneriffefestival.org

Association to meetTHE Teneriffe Progress Association is to hold its next monthly meeting on Monday, April 16, at the ANFE Club on Wyandra Street Teneriffe from 7pm. The meeting is to be a forum on local commercial developments and also the election of office bearers. People wanting to attend need to register at www.Teneriffeprogress.org.au

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WHILE the Federal Government considers the Productivity Commission’s recommendations on aged care, National Seniors Australia has surveyed members and received about 1800 responses.

The biggest concern the respondents raised about getting older was the value of savings and investments not keeping up with inflation. This at a time when the stock market is flat at best.

Next was being unable to receive proper care when no longer able to look after oneself. If older people are to remain in their own home for as long as possible – the preferred option for older people and Government – then the provision of specialised care in the home assumes considerable significance. The Productivity Commission devoted a lot of effort to that aspect.

Unfortunately, some of the discussion ignores the reality of positive ageing. People who are physically and mentally active within their capabilities live longer, healthier lives and continue to contribute to the economy through volunteering and/or the workforce. Governments need to devote much more attention to this aspect.

Cost-of-living pressures and projected increases in essential living items which well outstrip rises in the pension emerged was the third major concern. Older people worry that they will not be able to maintain a reasonable standard of living for their rest of their lives.

The top three priorities from respondents for aged care reform were to address workforce shortages in aged-care (24 percent), improve the quality of life for aged care residents (21 percent) and increase the number of residential care places (17 percent).Other key findings included:• While most respondents supported the principle that individuals should pay for aged care within their means, a significant majority (70 percent) rejected the inclusion of the family home in any comprehensive aged care means test. • Just over half (52 percent) rejected reverse mortgages. • Only 26 percent reported that their home was suitable to live in, without modification, when they reach their 80s and 90s.

NSA is working to ensure that those who cannot afford aged care are properly looked after because it does not believe money should be the criterion for receiving quality care.

+ + +THE weather cleared on Friday, March 16, in time to ensure dinner at Merthyr Bowls Club was enjoyable. The venue for the NSA New Farm branch function on Friday, April 20, is to be the Casa Italia in Gray Street from 6pm when members who cannot attend daytime activities are particularly welcome.

+ + +THE branch’s next general meeting is to be held from 9.30am at the Merthyr Uniting Church on Wednesday, May 2. The speakers are to be Jim and Noela Gibson who are to address the title “Timber Tabernacles” – old timber churches around Australia. For further information on the NSA or its New Farm branch, telephone Tony Townsend on 3315 2523.

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DIGITAL photography, sewing for beginners and ukulele for children are among the new classes to be run for adults and children through the New Farm State School Community Education Program for term two. Co-ordinator Nancy Cowell said the program continued to grow, with other new offerings including meditation, a family fitness class and Microsoft Excel training for beginners.

“The adult ukulele classes we started last term were such a hit we’ve added a kids’ class,” Nancy said. The new classes join established courses such as French, mah-jong, Pilates and a community choir.

Classes are run at New Farm State School on the corner of James and Heal streets. For further information, telephone Nancy Cowell on 0428 689 065, email [email protected] or download the program from newfarmss.eq.edu.au/wcms/

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CorrectionTHE Village News would like to correct a story run in the March edition about the need to see the Village Twin renovated and brought back to life. Our reference to any particular business as struggling was not what we meant to say. The fact that the cinema’s owner and government authorities have done nothing to the site in the past few years has had an impact on all business that are in the immediate precinct and they are in favour of urgent attention being taken to redevelop the site.


NEW Farm & Districts Historical Society president Ross Garnett recently received an unusual package from a Mt Tamborine solicitor: An unremarkable photo album proved to contain a photographic treasure trove which is particularly valuable to the New Farm peninsula.

Ross said the album of about 70 pages had about 350 photos of the construction of the Story Bridge.

“The images are carefully dated and labelled as if they were intended as a complete chronicle of this engineering feat,” Ross said

How the album was connected with the late Spencer Allan Yeomans, an 87-year-old retired architect (formerly of Newcastle) is a mystery. Mr Yeomans was a well-respected Mt Tamborine resident who died in November last year.

Many of the photographs are close-ups of technical components which would especially interest structural and bridge engineers.

Naturally, views of Fortitude Valley, Kangaroo Point and New Farm during 1931-1940 can be seen in the background of many of the photographs.

Particularly striking are the images of workers – in ordinary clothing, with no safety harnesses and no helmets.

Pictured in the album is the bridge’s designer and consulting engineer, Dr John Bradfield, along with other staff who had previously worked with Bradfield on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Many Brisbane residents will remember attending the bridge’s opening on July 6, 1940.

“It’s horrifying to think that, but for

the thoughtfulness of an historically-minded executor, this marvellous collection could have ended up in the rubbish bin,” Ross said.

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WHAT is in New Farm’s file at the Queensland Police Museum is to be revealed by its curator, Lisa Jones, who is to be the speaker at the April meeting of the New Farm & Districts Historical Society.

“From the theft of horses and precious jewellery to fraud and murder, New Farm has had its darker side,” Lisa said.

Her career at the museum began when she was a volunteer there 25 years ago.

Lisa said she found museum work “interesting and absorbing”.

She was presented with a Commissioner’s Award for Meritorious Service in 2009 for her professionalism and dedication as curator.

Lisa is likely to touch upon the 1971 murder of Jack Henry Cooper at Stafford. Convicted of the crime was Donald Maher, who goes down in the history of Glenfalloch apartments in Moray Street, as its most infamous resident.

The meeting is to be held at the Uniting Church Centre, 52 Merthyr Road on Saturday, April 28, from 2pm-4pm. Everyone is welcome and afternoon tea is to be provided. For further information, telephone Ross Garnett on 3254 1449 or log on to www.newfarmhistorical.org.au

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DAVID Hinchliffe has been a larger-than-life character in local politics for more than 20 years. It’s arguable that he did mellow over the years but always maintained his energy and passion for being a great local representative.

In his early firebrand days, David reportedly threw a glass of water at the then Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson. He was regularly expelled from the council meetings when the Liberals were in charge, always driving an agenda in the interests of his local community, his sense of social justice and his great love of the arts, including his own painting.

I worked closely with David for more than 13 years and can attest to his incredible non-stop energy and his ability to get his head around a dizzying array of issues.

While in my leadership team, David made a contribution to the whole of Brisbane, not just the inner city. He brought renewal to the libraries, to parks, to the preservation of bushland across the city and he played a major role in the preservation of the “Queenslander” architecture of Brisbane.

When we had to decide what to do with the old crumbling Powerhouse

on the edge of New Farm Park, it was David who argued for a community-based art centre. Brisbane and New Farm will always remember David for his contribution to the best community arts centre in the country.

Public life is tough but David is one of the long-term survivors who can hold his head high as he retires from public life to paint and travel.

David, thanks for your contribution and enjoy the rest of your life.

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The Village News says thanks to David Hinchliffe for his contribution as a local councillor and support for

the local community.

girls’ team embraces spirit of harmonyTHIS year, a focus on sport was the theme for Harmony Day celebrated across Australia in March. New Farm State School students celebrate harmony every day as it gives them the opportunity to reflect on the important role that sport plays in bringing people together to share in a common passion with the message: “Sport - play, engage, inspire”.

To highlight this, Years 4-7 students are to compete in three inter-school sports gala days.

Students are to represent the school at netball and soccer and, for the first time, there will be an all-girls soccer team.

The girls’ team will compete against seven other schools across the three gala days held in March,

April and May. As part of an initiative by the

Australian Business Community, George Gallantree from Fuji Xerox trains the teams before school with the help of class teachers Damien

Aldridge and Marc Hughes.

Team captain Molly Elliot said the girls had worked on player skills and tactics.

“As a team captain, I watch each player to find their weak and

strong points and find the best position for them,“ Molly said.

“I have never been in an all-girls team but I think we have a good chance and I’m excited to play,” she said.

Joining them will be two boys’ teams and a mixed team.

Each team is to play three games on the day.

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WITH the Olympics Games in London just a couple of months away, almost every Aussie will be doing their bit to support the green and gold but one New Farm jewellery store has gone the extra mile to get behind the nation.

Custom jeweller Bruce Robinson Diamonds has bestowed one of its in-house designed pieces to Brisbane girl Natalie Cook – the four-time Olympic volleyball player.

Natalie has been to the 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games and accumulated one bronze and one gold medal. For their gold-winning effort at the Sydney Olympics, she and her then volleyball partner, Kerri Pottharst, were awarded the Order of Australia. When she is not playing volleyball, Natalie runs her beach volleyball business, Sandstorm.

Argyle select atelier Cameron Robinson said that what inspired him to design and create the jewellery piece for Natalie with his colleague, David McCullough, was her determination.

“I was inspired by Nat at (a) talk that she gave because it embodied

everything I thought about us and our business,” Cameron said. “She faced her hurdles head-on, addressed them, moved on and developed herself more and more.

“Now she’s coming to her fifth Olympics and I thought in what way could I contribute because I like to see such a great Australian athlete push through,” he said

The piece given to Natalie is a handmade 18carat yellow and white gold diamond-set pendant. It is a square turned on its side to look like a diamond, which also represents a volleyball court. A yellow diamond –

an ode to her gold medal at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 – has been set into the top of the piece and three white diamonds for the three other Olympics she has been in. To symbolise her upcoming fifth Olympics, an Argyle pink diamond has been

set in the centre of the court and doubles as a volleyball. The piece also includes grain-set diamonds around the edge of the design.

Cameron said he wanted the piece to personally reflect Natalie and what she represented.

“As a local person and this being her fifth Olympics, I just thought it was important (that we support her),” he said.

Bruce Robinson Diamonds started out in 1969 in the T&G Building in Brisbane’s CBD before moving to its current home at Merthyr Village Shopping Centre. Its design studio is also located in the shopping centre, where 86 percent of the store’s jewellery is designed.

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Alp policies in placeI AM pleased to be writing in response to Tony Townsend’s Seniors Voice column headed “Group put together its election in the March edition of the Village News.

Having been a candidate for the Central Ward in the upcoming Brisbane City elections which are to be held on April 28 and there are a number of council-related issues raised in the column that I wanted to respond to:• Regarding water charges: Ray Smith, the ALP candidate for Lord Mayor already have committed to a $100 water rebate policy.• Ray Smith has already announced our policy on free public transport for seniors. This means that seniors will travel for free on buses and ferries in off-peak times. (This announcement can be found on page 21 of the March issue of Village News). • Since the 197 bus route was removed, I campaigned for its immediate reinstatement. It has particularly affected the senior citizens living in the war widows’ complex on Sydney Street. My demands to the Lord Mayor and Translink regarding reinstating the service fell on deaf ears. The community was not consulted about this change and I am adamant that, without consultation, no changes should ever be made to our public transport services.

I hope this clarifies they position of the

ALP council team. The ALP recognises the major contribution of seniors. Any further policy ideas you may have that will improve the lifestyle of seniors in New Farm should be directed to the new candldate for Central Ward, Heather Beattie.paul Crowthernew Farm

Cycles should get flick I NOTE the article “Businesses struggle after decision to give cinemas the flick” (Village News March 2012) and the comments made by several traders in the area of the Village Twin Cinemas and I agree that the space allocated to the CityCycle eliminating car parking is simply not acceptable (not only is it unacceptable at this address but also many other CityCycle station positions on the peninsula).

However, in supporting the redevelopment of the cinemas, these traders have overlooked that such redevelopment will exacerbate the parking problems moreso than losing a few car parks for the CityCycle station. The Brisbane City Council approved the redevelopment without provision for any on-site car parking, which is contrary to the commercial viability of the traders in the area and also contrary to the Local Area Plan. This development should not have been approved without adequate

on-site and off street parking.In light of the major issues facing New

Farm residents, shoppers and visitors (for example backflow valves that should be priority for the council), I disagree with (former ALP candidate for Central Ward) Paul Crowther’s comment of allowing for discounts on council infrastructure charges and more importantly I disagree with his plan to “revalue the Valley which includes incentives” ie further discounts for infrastructure charges.

In fact, it is about time that the considerable rates paid by New Farm residents are spent in New Farm on New Farm priorities and not used to subsidise Fortitude Valley as has been the case for too long.matthew sorbellopeninsula business owner

new member honouredTO the people of the Brisbane Central Electorate, I offer my sincere thanks.

On March 24, Brisbane Central voted overwhelmingly for change - for a change of Government and for a change of their local member.

You also voted for a new beginning, for fresh ideas and a new approach to dealing with your local concerns.

The election result presents a significant responsibility to me as your local representative. I will exercise this responsibility with humility and integrity

because the election was always about you and the work I do should always be about delivering for you.

I would also like to take this opportunity to pass on my thanks to Grace Grace for her work in serving the local community and the manner in which she served them. I commend her for the way in which our Brisbane Central campaign was carried out, with the best interest of the locals always being served. We fought hard but treated each other fairly and always about the issues which mattered to both of us. I commend her for that. I wish her all the best in her future endeavours and thank her for her years of public service.

Thank you for giving me the privilege of serving as your State Member of Parliament. I am truly humbled and honoured to be your representative and I am determined to achieve better outcomes for all the people of this electorate and ensure that your voice is heard by the new LNP government. robert Cavallucci mpmember for Brisbane Central

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NEW Farm’s Charmaine Henrickson and Ian Carr plan to take part in the second annual Ride to Conquer Cancer bicycle event later this year.

The duo said it was the first time they had signed up to ride alongside more than 1000 others with the same goal – including Village News sub-editor Darryl Whitecross – to raise funds for the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.

Darryl and his wife Nerylie took part in the inaugural RTCC last year and are full of praise for the event from the organisation and pre-planning to the support crews, food and facilities on the actual weekend of the ride.

The event was held outside Canada for the first time last year and Brisbane was selected.

Organisers say the event, which raised more than $4.7 million for cancer research, became the single biggest fund-raising event in Queensland history.

Such was the success, RTCC rides are being planned for Sydney, Melbourne and Perth this year.

Charmaine, Ian, Darryl and Nerylie and every other rider each must raise a minimum of $2500 before they can start the ride and are well involved in fund raising ventures. Charmaine

already has raised more than $1000 in pursuit of her goal.

Charmaine of Professionals New Farm said she and Ian had formed the Billy-Jean team and planned to ride together and support each other.

‘We are dedicating our ride to Billy-Jean, a dear friend who is currently undergoing treatment. She is a strong, wonderful caring person and she is worth so much to so many people,” Charmaine said.

“(Billy-Jean) gives herself unselfishly to everyone and never asks anything in return. She is a true champion.

“We all know that cancer is too big a disease to ignore. By riding in this event we are doing something about it,” she said.

Darryl said everything about taking part in the ride was an amazing experience.

“It is well worth the effort not only in the time it takes to raise the money but the sense of achievement you get and the sense that you are helping draw closer the time when researchers can claim to have discovered a cure,” Darryl said.

“People complain about how difficult the ride is but, for we non-sufferers, a few kilometres of pain and hard work over a couple of days

is nothing. Cancer sufferers struggle with pain and hard work day in day out, day after day. They cannot hop of their “bike”, so to speak, and rest,” he said.

The ride is to begin at the University of Queensland in the early hours of August 18 and follow a route out to Somerset Dam before camping overnight and returning the next day. The route has been revised from last year as many riders said the original route was too difficult for the average rider.

Volunteers and crew members provide meals, water and snack stops, gear transport, portable restrooms, safety on the streets, comprehensive medical services and an overnight campsite complete with tents, massages and showers.

To donate to Charmaine and Ian, log on to www.br12.conquercancer.org.au/goto/BILLYJEANTEAM or for Darryl, log on to www.br12.conquercancer.org.au/goto/DWhitecross For further information on the ride in general, log on to www.conquercancer.org.au or telephone 1300-11-RIDE.

BillyJean Team Ian & Charmaine cycling for Cancer Research

Cycle duo set to tackle 200km ride to cure cancer and support a sick friend


Heather Beattie for Central Ward

Call me to discuss any local issues that impact on you

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Part of Ray Smith’s TeamCall me personally today on 0478 025 125

Email: [email protected] Post: PO Box 1072 Fortitude Valley 4006Web: www.raysmith.com.au

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Hi, I’m Heather Beattie. I’m Ray Smith’s Candidate for Central Ward in the Brisbane City Council Elections on April 28.

For me, local government is the most important level of government. Real problems can be fixed by listening to the local community and working together to find solutions.

I have enjoyed a rewarding career as a nurse. Listening to people and helping people with problems is what I have devoted my life to doing. It would be an honour to represent you and our local community on Brisbane City Council – the community I live in, the community I raised my three children in.

There are real issues in our area that need fixing. Things have gone unchecked by this current Council administration for too long. Billions have been borrowed to pay for failed toll tunnels that aren’t solving our traffic problems. Millions have been wasted on the failed CityCycle scheme. To pay for all this waste, Council has increased rates to record levels, especially for unit owners, and put in over 6200 parking meters. Everything seems to be costing more and more, and our community is seeing less and less.

I believe we need to start investing in our local community again. As a cyclist I want to work for safer bikeways and lanes in the inner city. I want to work to find real solutions to rat-running in quiet suburban streets. I want to work with Council to upgrade the busy corner of Barker Street and Bowen Terrace and install more safe crossing points along Macquarie Street. New Farm and Teneriffe are broken into two bus zones, costing residents more to travel. I want to work on a proposal to make all of New Farm and Teneriffe Zone 1. I want to fight with residents to stop inappropriate development and improve consultation with the local community on important planning matters.

These are just some of the local issues I want to work on immediately. I look forward to meeting you over the next few weeks and discussing the local issues that matter to you. With your support, I’d welcome the opportunity to be a strong voice for you on Council.

Yours sincerely,

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if you will be away or unable to attend a polling booth on April 28, you can apply for a postal vote.

Please call me on 0478 025 125 or email [email protected].

Pre-polling will start at 9am on April 16 at g5/ground Floor, 67 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill, or the Pre-poll Centre at 80 Ann Street, Brisbane (dPi Building).

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POLISH immigrants have been a wonderful boon for Australia in many ways, as happened in America on an even grander scale.

Take Australia’s highest peak, Mt Kosciuszko. It was named after a great Polish-American revolutionary and war

hero by the Polish-Australian explorer and philanthropist Sir Paul E. Strzlecki?

I recently met another proud Polish-Australian, Patricia Szonert, who lives at New Farm. This talented interior designer, tall, good-looking mother of three, arrived in Australia with her original family almost 30 years ago, after the family had fled from Communism in Poland: first to Africa (Nigeria then South Africa).

Trish, an accomplished professional with a delightful but unassuming personality, studied at Brigidine College at Indooroopilly, from Grades 8 - 12. Gatton College then appealed because of its hospitality management course, where she gained a Bachelor of Business.

While Trish worked for more than three years then for a firm organising conferences, she hankered to be an architect. A briefer course than architecture, however, was a three-year course in interior design offered at the Queensland University of Technology. Opting for that, Trish emerged with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Built Environment.

Trish told me: “I then worked for a multi-disciplinary firm of town planners, architects and landscape architects. Later, I then formed Yolk Design in the Valley with another interior designer.”

“It was a lot of fun back then as a lot of people thought the Valley was a rough place. They misunderstood the great character here.”

When her business partner had a baby, Trish bought her out and grew the business until she sold it to raise her own daughters Ela (the Polish spelling for Ella) and Lucy. When the third, Peggy, reached Grade 1, Trish decided it was time – time to move forward again in business, at least during school hours, doing what

she does best and named her new consultancy firm MMO Interiors – no partners – just Me, Myself and Others. The Others are clients, architects and builders.

Trish and her husband Cameron Noble met when they were 21 and decided to settle down in New Farm. That was more than 20 years ago and, as Trish says: “We don’t want to move anywhere else. We love it here. Our kids love it here.

“The art galleries, the shops, the park and riverside walks, my favourite eateries – Bar Alto and Harveys – even with the gentrification of the place; all are part of why we love New Farm.”

Ela attends Somerville House while Lucy and Peggy are students at New

Farm’s Holy Spirit. Every Friday, after school, Trish takes the girls and their dog Millie to New Farm Park. “We got Millie from the RSPCA and she’s a fast, crazy dog – a ‘bitzer’.” Trish said.

“The park is so important to Brisbane. It bothers me that some people would like to rebuild a Summerhouse replica. Why a replica? This is a great opportunity to build something new and outstanding in the New Farm Park setting. Let’s build a modern, distinctive, fine building with an ‘open Queensland look’ so that we can look out on the park. The Heritage Council, I’m sure, would agree,” she said.

I had to ask Trish if she had other passionate pursuits. She replied: “I love good teachers. I like to see children inspired by good teachers and enjoy learning. Something else I am passionate about is art. One of my favourite galleries, away from New Farm, is Ryan Renshaw Gallery at Spring Hill. I can spend hours just looking at the artwork there. I recommend good paintings in my design work. I draw inspiration from art.

“I love going to artists’ talks, seeing how they present their work and finding how it relates to the artist. I don’t think artists necessarily have to explain their work. A good musician doesn’t have to explain their music.

“I love being in the design stage. The creative process is all-consuming. It’s like going to a movie and one creates the movie set in one’s head. I become immersed. Then the construction

stage. It becomes a great experience if you’re in the guts of things and you have to make it work. If you are working with a good builder, who cares about what he does. It’s lovely to see the smiles of those you are doing it for.”

It is not all work for Trish Szonert, interior designer. She and Cameron are looking forward to helping with the Holy Spirit fete later in the year. They holiday annually over Easter on Straddie (a family camp) and Cameron is into bicycle riding:

“Lots of other New Farm dads are joining Cam on a big bike ride –Brisbane to Longreach – raising money for the Flying Doctor Service,” she said.

“When he returns, I am off to the Hong Kong Art Fair.”

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Planned burning program

To protect our city’s bushland and bushland neighbours, Brisbane City Council undertakes a rolling program of fire management. Planned burning of a defined area of bushland reduces the build-up of fire fuel such as sticks and leaves, potentially reducing the effects of any future wildfires.

To view the list of sites for planned burns this year, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search for ‘fire management’.

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Women in Business

SUZIE Majer set up her first business, Majer Recruitment, in 2002 but it wasn’t until the birth of her son, Henry, that a new enterprise, Mini Majer, was born. Mini Majer finds part-time or full-time nannies for professionals. Its reputation is unsurpassed in the Brisbane market.

Suzie has operated Majer Recruitment from Robertson Street at New Farm since it began so is a local through and through. She was recently accepted into the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is well known in the business community. “The aim is to partner with our clients who are some of Brisbane‘s most well-known businesses from the Broncos to BHP,” Suzie said.

With Majer Recruitment, Suzie consults to businesses to find them administrative staff, whether they be temporary, contract or permanent. Having lived and worked at New Farm for more than 10 years, Suzie loves supporting the local community. “I always support the local businesses,” Suzie said. “I love the sense of community in New Farm.”

Suzie is a working mum who juggles running a business while spending time with Henry. They can often be seen relaxing at Harveys or having a quick coffee at Jaimies or bike riding along the edge of the Brisbane River’s edge. “New Farm has it all. Why would you want to live anywhere else?”

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Meet the local ladies making a difference!

JUDY Goodger has sold Brisbane’s finest homes and apartments for more than 19 years totalling close to $1 billion. She was Ray White’s number one sales person in Brisbane for 18 years but became a full partner in Place Estate Agents about two years ago, having opened Place New Farm on Brunswick Street.

Judy said she believed her website, judygoodger.com, was a great selling tool and complemented the “beautiful” properties she marketed.

Judy, who lives at Teneriffe, has a daughter living in London with her husband and two-year-old daughter. They use Skype often to keep in touch but Judy admits it is no replacement for real hugs and cuddles. As with any driven business person, Judy strives to be the best: “You’ve got to enjoy meeting new people and selling real estate. I love going to work every day and talking to people.”

Judy’s other loves include exercising at the gym and entertaining friends with her husband over a traditional Aussie barbecue on her riverfront balcony. Judy sponsors a soccer team and is keen to establish stronger ties with her community with a range of other programs. Judy’s not all work though. Once at home and out of her stylish corporate wardrobe, she loves nothing better than dressing down and enjoying some good chocolate, wine and cheese.

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place new Farm 5/572 Brunswick street, new Farm p: 0438 767 377 e: [email protected] www.judygoodger.com

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LEE Paul, who has been a principal at Raine & Horne New Farm since 1986, has earned a proven reputation for providing an incomparable standard of service and commitment to her loyal clients. Lee’s local knowledge and real estate expertise together have become an unbeatable combination. This expertise ensures clients receive well-considered market advice, her attention to detail, strategic marketing, extensive database and, most importantly, results.

Her passion for the industry is evident in each project she personally manages. In a business that is too often transaction-driven, her service remains discreet and client-focused, one-on-one, face-to-face. Lee guarantees her personal, professional service and her ability to achieve the best possible price for a property.

Many of her clients are repeat customers. With more than 25 years of experience in the same suburb, Lee knows the peninsula back to front and inside out. Lee enjoys seeing the new changes and growth in the blue-chip community and the vibe here that can’t be found anywhere else with New Farm’s unique architecture ranging from workers cottages, grand colonials to art deco blocks of flats and contemporary homes and apartments which reflect the eclectic nature of its residents.

Lee regularly wins sales award, the most recent for the third year in a row was the Top Residential Principal Award 2011.

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raine & horne new Farm 650 Brunswick street, new Farm p: 3358 5444 m: 0418 733 818 e. [email protected] www.rhq.com.au/newfarm

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SUSAN Cottrell loves her family and loves her business too.

“I am married to a wonderful, amazing and patient man called Lachlan and we have a two-year-old girl called Saskia and an 11-week-old boy called Zander,” Susan said.

Since 2007, her business, The Body Refinery, has been growing. In 2007, it was just a Pilates studio but, as Susan is a highly qualified physiotherapist and massage therapist as well as a Pilates instructor, it was only natural to expand.

“Since 2007, we have expanded from four to 18 staff and we now offer Pilates, physiotherapy, massage, Gyrotonic and Powerplate,” she said.

Susan, a community focused person, fell head over heels for Lachlan and moved from Sydney to be with him. They settled at New Farm and she instantly loved the village and the community vibe.

She runs programs at The Body Refinery especially to support the community she loves, including The Pink Pilates program for women at any stage of their breast cancer journey and a chronic diseases program so that everyone has access to services to improve their quality of life.

“We like to sponsor local schools, as well as causes that our clients are passionate about,” Susan said.

Susan is proud to be a provider of employment in the local community and opperating a very client focussed business.

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the Body refinery 38 helen street, teneriffe and 2/15 lamington street new Farm p: 3358 3915 www.thebodyrefinery.com.au

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DESPITE being an experienced chiropractor, Rene O’Brien is just about to start her Newstead business, with an opening date set for Monday, April 30.

“I am very excited to now practice in my local area and community, having lived here for the past nine years,” Rene said. She previously practised for 17 years at Arana Hills before taking time out in 2010 to travel and spend more time with family.

“I enjoy working with people to help them live healthier lives. There is so much diversity in the population here, from young professionals, to couples, to families, to the retired so I know every day will give me another opportunity to help people enjoy their life more,” Irene said.

Rene is focused on ensuring people get the most from their nervous system through a gentle, yet effective, technique called Sacro Occipital Technique. It is so named because of the relationship between the sacrum (base of the spine) and the occiput (base of the skull).

“I focus on using this gentle, low-force technique to improve spinal and nerve system function,” Rene said. “I think many of us haven’t yet fully realised how important the spine and our nervous system is to our overall well being. I hope I can help more people to experience higher levels of health through the work we do.”

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FOR some people, the promise of increased freedom is the deciding factor in taking the leap to starting a business but, for Kelly Kingston, it was her drive to create.

Before having opened Tangled Yarns three years ago, Kelly’s passion for knitting was being squeezed in at night while her family slept and with her corporate IT job still occupying her daylight hours.

Kelly’s grandmother taught her to knit when she was about six years old and, while her IT and administration work in another family business was still her bread and butter, she set up an online store to feed her passion for hand-dyed wool.

After the birth of her second daughter and with maternity leave almost up, Kelly opened what she describes as “an inspiring space where people can purchase high-quality yarn and spend time with like-minded yarnies”.

Tangled Yarns supplies knitting and crochet yarns along with accessories, books, magazines, patterns, needles, hooks and dyes.

“We pride ourselves on being more than just a retail store,” Kelly said. “We have a very vibrant social community both in store and online. Our social groups meet 3-4 times a week, adding an extra element to the store. We are constantly welcoming new crafters to the mix.”

tangled Yarns studio A/9 Chester street, newstead p: 3666 0276 e: [email protected] www.tangledyarns.com.au

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KYLIE McQuie, co-founder of financial management services company LOQ Group, has business in her blood. Not only that, she knows when to be proud of her achievements.

“I come from a long line of entrepreneurs, and I’m very proud to call myself one – especially being under 30,” she said.

Kylie’s father Scott McQuie owns McQ Electrical, uncle Larry McQuie owns McQuie Fine Homes and her grandparents are entrepreneurs as well.

Kylie launched her first successful business in 2008 at just 25 years old. LOQ group launched in May 2011 is success number 2!

LOQ Group provides a trusted, local and cost effective solution to outsource the day-to-day financial management of clients’ financial affairs.

What sets the firm apart is rather than replacing the client’s tax agent, who prepares tax returns, LOQ Group partners with them to help keep the client’s financial affairs running smoothly throughout the year.

“It’s a fabulous, niche business model and has been received extremely well,” Kylie said.

Some of New Farm’s movers and shakers are already investing in the opportunity to be represented by Kylie, her business partner Lindsay Somerville and their team.

“We’ve previously been purely a referral-based company but our goal now is to showcase our fantastic financial management services, become the market leader in Brisbane, then Queensland and we have bold aspirations to go national within the next couple of years,” Kylie says.

loQ group suite 110 / 88 macquarie street teneriffe p: 3358 5553 m: 0402 710 023 e: [email protected] www.loqgroup.com.au

MARY Denver is an inspirational woman, which is a bonus when your core business is executive coaching.

After having worked internationally, Mary settled on the New Farm peninsula in 1997 after her children had left home. A dedicated Teneriffe Community Running Club member and active on the committees of a number of community groups, Mary also runs Mary Denver Consulting, an executive coaching business.

She is a professionally recognised executive coach and member of the International Coach Federation. As an executive coach, Mary works with people to maximise their potential by working with them to set goals and take sustainable action while reflecting on the changes they want to make.

Mary has a master’s degree and qualifications in management, small business management and executive coaching, Mary’s core clientele is drawn from middle and senior management in work environments but she has recently begun to focus on not-for-profit work, the over-55s and third age professionals navigating their futures.

Mary left the corporate world and the area of human resources in 2011, at which time she became aware of others also considering major changes in their professional futures.

“I knew I could work well myself with people in a positive and systematic way, to build on their strengths and successes and in life. The result: a happier and more fulfilled individual and a positive work environment.”

Mary also tailors her coaching to suit the requirements of the community so that she focusses on providing services which match local needs.

mary denver Consulting 8/289 harcourt street teneriffe 4005 p: 3358 6432 m: 0408821333 e: [email protected] www.marydenverconsulting.com.au

SUE-Ellen Savage opened Aqua Boutique Beauty Salon in 2004 and, after eight years in the boutique facial industry, says the business feels well-established with a strong client base.

This doesn’t mean it’s always been easy.“Anyone who has started a new business, especially

from scratch, will know the hours and hard work you have to put in so, initially, the goal was just to survive,” Sue-Ellen said.

Since having gained a Diploma of Beauty Therapy in 1994, Sue-Ellen’s skill and knowledge base has grown with trips to Paris, refresher courses and researching the best products and treatments.

“There is nothing more fulfilling than helping people to improve their skin, sharing their satisfaction when they are looking their best,” she said.

“I always want this to be a boutique facial business but we also offer the full range of treatments such as manicures, pedicures, tinting, waxing and relaxation massage,” Sue-Ellen said.

Her passion extends to charity work. Aqua is involved with Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, especially the breast cancer and neo-natal campaigns which is an issue close to Sue-Ellen’s heart having lost her second son when he was a day old.

Her other son was a young boy when she started out. “Sometimes I think he knows as much about the products and treatments as I do, which is very lucky for his French wife.”

Aqua Boutique Beauty salon 29/53 Vernon terrace, teneriffe p: 32529555 or 32527295 sms: 0438 154 628 e: [email protected] www.aquabeauty.com.au

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• Represent and advocate for Central Ward’s needs at the Lord Mayor’s decision-table, and• Continue to be a passionate voice for local residents, inclusive, and represent all groups in the Central Ward community - including families, the homeless and elderly, and people with a disability.One of the hallmarks of Lord Mayor Graham Quirk’s administration has been ensuring we have a truly inclusive city. Together with the Lord Mayor I am committed to making Brisbane an accessible and inclusive world-class city. With Team Quirk I have worked hard over many years to make inner-Brisbane neighbourhoods universally accessible and inclusive and better places to live, by:• Funding dedicated programs for the vision-impaired, elderly residents and the homeless• Cleaning up the Valley by investing in new multi-purpose cleaning stations • Introducing new regulations to improve the amenity of buildings in the Valley • Providing purpose-built play equipment in New Farm Park for children and people with a disability• Installing flood prevention devices to protect our communities• Establishing free Wi-Fi ‘hot-spots’ in a number of inner-city parks and public spaces• Investing in community programs like the Men’s Shed• Delivering on traffic safety initiatives for Windsor and Wilston State Primary Schools; and• Changing the hours of parking for mothers dropping off their children to the Lady Gowrie Centre

These are just some of the initiatives we have implemented and I hope they have given you a sense of my vision for inner-city Brisbane and I am proud of the work I have done.

It is great to be part of Team Quirk focussed on making sure Brisbane is Australia’s cleanest, greenest and shadier city - planting two million trees and giving away 47,000 plants

to the people of Brisbane.Additionally, I want Central Ward

to be at the centre of Brisbane’s future economic growth and I am determined to re-energise our local economy by seeking input from and consulting with businesses owners and entrepreneurs of inner-Brisbane.

At the Brisbane City Council elections on Saturday 28 April, 2012, you have the opportunity to ensure the vibrant, accessible and inclusive Central Ward community is maintained by voting for me as your representative in the re-elected Team Quirk team.

I give you this promise - I will work very hard for you to make our suburbs better and safer places to live, work and raise a family. For me, being your strong and active voice in Council is about getting things done and delivering for our local community.

Merthyr Road Uniting Church52 Merthyr Rd, New Farm

A diverse community learning to live the gospel .........

A safe place of faith, hope, love, healing and purpose

Wednesday night Meditation: 6 pm Good Friday Worship: 8:30 am

Every Sunday: 9:30 amFor more information, contact

Revd Chris Holden 0410 835 320

Invites you to join a small group participating in

Tibetan Thangka PaintingNew Farm

This workshop goes for 2 -3 days and is led by well-known Tibetan artist Karma Phuntsok (as seen at the recent Festival of Tibet - Brisbane Powerhouse) and qualified Art Psychotherapist Claudje Lecompte. Over the weekend you will paint a traditional

image of a buddhist diety, such as Shakyamuni Buddha or a Tara.

Dates: May Day long weekend (5 - 7 May) Times: 9am - 4 pm

Cost: $250 for 2 days / $300 for 3 days

For more information - visit www.theopenstudio.com.au0417 798 227 or [email protected]

Massage and Naturopathy

1/78 Merthyr Rd New FarmMon-Fri 8am to 6.30pm Sat 9am to 12pm

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IT has been my privilege to meet many residents of Central Ward over many years of living in the vibrant inner-city and being an active, long-term community member.

I have also had the opportunity to talk to local residents and hear about their issues and concerns and their aspirations. Residents tell me unequivocally they want someone who will get things done and together with the Lord Mayor that is what I will do.

Campaigns are challenging but they are exciting too and provide me with the added benefit of re-affirming the work that I have done in inner-Brisbane neighbourhoods since 2007.

We live in a wonderful area of Brisbane and part of my local plan is to continue to ensure our suburbs remain the tolerant, forward-thinking and supportive communities that we all know and love.

I love inner-city Brisbane because if its diversity and it is a great place to raise a family.

Every day we see local schools, community organisations and business working together as a team to grow our community spirit. I very much want to be part of that continued growth of spirit and firmly believe that Team Quirk’s LNP team with me representing the local

residents of Central Ward is the only way our community will continue to thrive.

I am passionate about helping the Central Ward community where I have lived for over a decade. It’s a community I care about a great deal - a community I want to represent in Brisbane City Council.

I want to be your local councillor proudly serving the local community in Central Ward, working at the grassroots to get the basics right. I will make sure local residents concerns and input are put forward at the Lord Mayor’s decision-table when the big decisions are made.

I am resilient, reliable, hard-working and inclusive and not afraid of rolling up my sleeves. As your voice in Council I promise to focus on the local economy to keep living costs down and protect jobs. I have a strong record of community involvement being a Director of the Fortitude Valley Chamber of Commerce, and am a member of the Spring Hill Local Ambulance Committee.

The inner-Brisbane community enjoys a lifestyle second to none and I want to make sure it is protected, enhanced and maintained by having a vision for the future.

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THE pleasant parks, traffic lights, high-rise buildings, schools teeming with excited children of Brisbane’s Central Ward are a far cry from the childhood surrounds I experienced.

I spent my early childhood on remote Pormpuraaw Aboriginal community (then a church-run mission) on western Cape York where my mother was the sole nurse and my father an Anglican priest.

My family lived in a simple pandanus-walled home, the roof of which leaked in the tropical rainstorms or was regularly blown off during cyclones.

From there it was appointments for my father to various small towns including Proserpine, Mt Isa, Charleville and, ultimately, Atherton where I met Peter, a blond boy with a broad smile and a charming personality.

We eventually married and Peter’s public and political contribution to Queensland are well-documented.

I chose a career as a nurse, which culminated in 2002 to gain a Master and Doctor of Education but that led to further study and ultimately into teaching.

I stopped teaching in 1984 to give birth to Larissa (who is soon to be married). Just 15 months after Larissa was born, we welcomed into the world identical twin boys, Denis and Matthew.

When the children went to school, I accepted a position at the Australian Catholic University at Brookside and then moved to Banyo when the ACU campus changed address.

In 2004, I was appointed deputy head of the new School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Queensland and spent the next four years working with students and staff at Herston and the Royal Brisbane hospital to develop the school.

I was also the patron of the wonderful Karuna Hospice at Windsor; the Domestic Violence Resource Centre and the Association of School Tuckshops

which works to promote healthy eating in schools.

In 2007, I retired from nursing after 34 years in the profession and now I am running as the ALP candidate for Central Ward.

This is a marvellous part of Brisbane but, to keep it that way, we have to be vigilant to ensure that higher-density living, increasing traffic flows and changing transport styles including tunnels and the lovely Brisbane River do not impinge on the living conditions of the residents of this ward or the rich and diverse character of the area.

I must pay tribute to the previous ALP candidate, Paul Crowther, for the work he did in Central Ward particularly in successfully working with Cr David Hinchliffe and Wilston Businesses to gain funding from the Suburban Initiative Fund to allow the popular Wilston Winter Magic Fair to be staged again on June 3 this year.

I won’t be campaigning about a whole list of what is wrong with the ward but, instead, how the good things about the region can be made better and those not up to standard can be lifted.

The list of issues of concern that I’ve identified already through talking to local residents include:• The cost of living. The cost of living is really hurting people. In the past four years, the average yearly rates bill has increased by $340 and even more for unit owners living in the Central Ward area.• Parking: Parking is a major issue. The problem is caused by the installation of 6200 new parking meters and the Lord Mayor’s refusal to implement resident parking schemes.• Public Transport: New Farm and Teneriffe are broken into two bus zones. This costs resident more to travel. I would support a proposal to make all of New Farm and Teneriffe Zone 1. • Over-development: I propose to work with residents and developers to protect the character of the inner-

dr heather Beattie: rural heritage spurs community spiritcity suburbs.• Victoria Park: If we don’t protect Victoria Park from further infrastructure projects we will soon have no park.• Howard Smith Wharves: We want them converted to parkland for all to enjoy. The LNP wants to make it a major commercial hotel.Our city needs key neighbourhood routes that connect people to local services and facilities and to public transport so we can allow residents to move around the suburbs freely and safely and encourage people to make healthy and sustainable transport decisions.There are many issues as to why the CityCycle scheme hasn’t worked. I’m most concerned the scheme costs ratepayers more than $2 million per year, when it was supposed to pay for itself.The Lord Mayor has installed backflow valves that protect Sargent Street and Moray Street. We need to install them on all outlets in the CBD and New Farm to protect our homes from needless flooding.


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IN my capacity as the councillor for Hamilton Ward, I have the pleasure of representing residents of Hamilton, Newstead and Teneriffe and been involved in delivery of some key improvements in the local area over the last term.

In January, services began from the new $5 million dual-berth Teneriffe CityCat terminal which is proving to be hugely popular with residents. More than 18,000 passengers used the terminal in February, which was the first full month of its use. The terminal was recently recognised for its outstanding environmental aspects as the first Australian infrastructure development to be certified by the nationally recognised sustainability brand, EnviroDevelopment.

Expanding the CityCat network is an important part of the Quirk Administration’s integrated approach to tackling traffic congestion and we will continue to cater for Teneriffe’s growth by providing better public transport options – such as the much-used CityGlider services which began in 2010 – for residents. Those services recognise Teneriffe is at the heart of one of the inner-city’s fastest-growing areas and the importance of ensuring services keep pace with that change.

On my agenda is to see the inclusion

of CityFerry services between Newstead Park and the new Teneriffe terminal, allowing more access to the CityCat network for residents in Newstead.

With growth comes an increased use and pressure upon local infrastructure and I’m seeking the allocation of funding to investigate intersection upgrades at the intersection of Commercial Road and Vernon Terrace and Macquarie and Florence streets, better managing vehicle thoroughfare.

I’ve enjoyed watching Teneriffe prosper as a suburb in its own right and subsequently have been a co-convenor of the Teneriffe Festival which, without question, has placed Teneriffe – formerly Brisbane’s best kept secret – on the map.

I’m pleased to have been closely involved in the development of Newstead’s now annual Fusion Games, which is an increasingly popular event in the calendar of our City’s athletes.

Newstead and Teneriffe, more than other suburbs in the Hamilton Ward, are undergoing to significant population growth. If re-elected, I will continue with the job of ensuring our infrastructure keeps pace with the changes occurring.

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IF elected as the ALP’s councillor for Hamilton Ward, I pledged to relieve parking congestion in the local area by working with residents to deliver practical solutions to parking congestion.

More must be done to address parking problems in Teneriffe, Bowen Hills and Newstead.

The combination of parking meters, the Central Traffic Area parking boundaries and a flawed resident parking permit scheme meant it is becoming increasingly difficult for residents to park in their suburbs.

The current council administration has stopped listening to residents’ concerns about parking in the local area and as a result, they’ve failed to properly address the problem.

Along with Lord Mayoral candidate Ray Smith, I’ll listen to residents and work with them to develop a street-by-street approach to parking in Teneriffe.

We’re committed to delivering positive solutions to parking congestion and will take action to:• Review and reduce the number of hours parking meters are active• Introduce clearer parking signage• Provide free short-term parking in front of local shops; and • Review the resident parking scheme to make sure residents can park in

their local streets.I am critical

of the current council administration’s heavy-handed approach to parking fines.

Over the past five years, parking fine revenue has increased by more than 100 percent and this year the Lord Mayor has set the highest ever parking fine revenue target of $22 million. It’s nothing but a revenue-raising exercise and I don’t support it.

For example, I think its appalling council continues to issue parking fines to the carers one of physically disabled local residents.

Parking your car shouldn’t be an expensive, stressful or time-consuming exercise but that’s exactly what it has become under the current council.

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Club president Susan Wallace said there was little to stop the disabled athletes, one of whom was also blind.

“We have an arm shoulder athlete. He’s a paraplegic and trialling for the Paralympics (in London) this year. He was (ranked) third in the world at the end of last year at the World Championships.

“We have a trunk arm female. She came second to the Australian champion a few weeks ago and we have an arm shoulder girl, who has just come back to the sport, and they’re all trialling for the 2016 Paralympics,” Susan said.

She said that having a “very good coach” allowed the disabled athletes to reach their elite sporting goals in the boats which had been adapted to each athlete’s disability.

“Bill Caldwell has coached elite rowers across Australia and New Zealand and has just come into adaptive rowing coaching. He’s just excellent, tough and very patient,” Susan said. “The athletes come and have a talent search day and I must admit it’s very brave.”

Trunk-arms Paralympic hopeful Sandi-Leigh Norris said her training included on-water rowing three times a week as

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“If all goes well and everything stays on track, I am hoping to represent Australia in the 2016 Paralympics,” she said. “I know that with all the support I get from the Dragon’s Rowing Club, my coach William and of course Rod our tinny driver, my journey will be full of laughter, memories, hard work, tears and most of all great friendships and hopefully medals and trophies.”

While adaptive rowing had not been a lifelong passion for Sandi, when she discovered the sport at a Paralympic Talent Identification Day.

Life was “no longer the same” as she became “instantly hooked” with rowing and it soon surpassed her former para-dressage dreams.

“I loved it (rowing) from the first time on the water. I then had some news that a very respected coach was coming through to see me row. All the rumours at the club on how tough he was, started to make me feel nervous,” Sandi said. “That’s when I met Bill (Caldwell), my coach. He was quick to point out how much hard work was ahead and asked me very upfront, “are you willing to put in the work?”

After six months of intensive 4am training sessions, her hard work was paid off with a second-place win at the New South Wales adaptive rowing

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“It was my first race and my nerves were shattered I managed to finish the race behind the Australian champion (and Beijing Paralympics rower) Kathryn Ross to get a second. I was really happy,” Sandi said.

While a majority of the club were elite athletes aged 27 and up, Susan encouraged new rowers to try the five-week Learn to Row program in July.

“We have a Learn to Row co-ordinator who does a ‘come and try’ day, then a ‘learn to row’ program, then an induction and gets them fit as well before they decide if they want to join,” Susan said.

She said the athletes left their disabilities on the pontoon and rowed like the able-bodied members – including one who is 70-years-old – proving physical limitations were determined by willpower.

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MORE than 18 months after floods devastated the south-east regional area of Gympie, the town welcomes the return of the annual Gympie Music Muster – an event it has hosted for more than 30 years.

This year’s line-up is to include headline act Kenny Rogers, country music veteran John Williamson, Lee Kernaghan, Shannon Noll, Beccy Cole and The Black Sorrows.

The event not only is to bring together some of country music’s biggest names but also bring the Gympie community closer together and boost its recovery after the floods.

Over the 30 years the Muster has been running, it has raised more than $14 million for charity and the region’s communities. It is estimated last year’s economic benefit to the Gympie community alone was more than $4.5 million.

Gympie Regional Council deputy mayor Tony Perrett said what the event meant to community groups could not be recorded.

“For them, it’s their sole fundraising event during the year. A lot of them rely on that interaction through the Muster to bring in the dollars that they need for their various community

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“The funds and the profits that are made out of the event are then distributed back through the community. Whether it be those sporting groups or those school P&Cs, that money goes back in there to make certain they remain viable,” he said.

Cr Perrett said last year’s Muster was a challenge when the access road into Amamoor Creek State Forest – where the event is held – was cut off due to flooding and required about $1 million in repairs.

“The repair work (from the January floods) is well and truly under way and has been for the last 15 months,” he said.

“Obviously recent events – from the last two or three weeks – are adding to that problem and no doubt we will be at that for the next six, eight, 12 months,” Cr Perrett said.

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“Equally, we want to make sure we get that done in a timely fashion and particularly in that Amamoor State Forest area . . . because this event means a lot to us.”

Husband and wife country duo O’Shea say they are looking forward to playing the same arena as “country royalty”, Kenny Rogers.

“We’re so excited. It’s another chance for us to come back to Australia and play to a massive audience,” Jay O’Shea, said. “We’re really honoured to be a part of the fantastic line-up.”

2012 Toyota star maker winner Bob Corbett also is on the bill.

He said he had fond memories of the event.

“My first experience, a couple of years ago, coming to the Muster was one of the greatest experiences of my life,” Bob said. “The thing that really excites me is there are some of my favourite artists playing this year.”

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After having cycled 16,000km around Australia to promote awareness of youth suicide and depression and having raised $55,000 for the cause, Ivo is surprisingly unperturbed about the magnitude of his journey as he chats about his new business venture.

Ivo is to head up the commercial division of Ray White at New Farm.

It’s a new job he says has brought him “full circle” from his past.

In March 2010, Ivo began a journey to raise awareness of youth suicide and depression after he experienced losses first hand. He lost his first mate to suicide when he was just 15-years-old. He lost four more of his friends to depression over the next 10 years.

After having wondered if there was anything he could have done to help, Ivo spent eight months riding to rural schools around Australia, talking to students and their teachers about the warning signs and ways to approach discussion about depression.

Ivo said he wanted to “get the message out” because governments and those in authority had failed too.

“There are more deaths in this country via suicide than there are via road deaths,” Ivo said.

While Ivo is proud of the money he raised during the journey, he is quick to add it wasn’t his goal.

“I didn’t want the focus to be raising money. I wanted it to be touching people physically and talking to people physically,” Ivo said.

“Awareness was the key and I know now, talking to the teachers and the schools, making them aware of the facts and figures was priceless,” he said.

As for the months he spent on the bike, Ivo said it was just tough mentally as it was physically: “There were moments that test you like you wouldn’t believe. I even drank out of a cow trough once.

“The most amazing thing about the journey was the people,” Ivo said.

He is now the Ambassador for Headspace, the Australia’s youth and mental health foundation, and he continues to talk at schools in his spare time.

When asked what advice he would give others planning a trip such as his: “Just drop everything that you’re doing and do it.”

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The plan includes working with Haesley Cush at Ray White New Farm as head the commercial division.

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Mirvac says the number and standard of the display apartments is a first for any one Brisbane development.

The apartments on display include the $8.75 million Riverhouse on level one in the first stage of the $6.875 million Pier penthouse 650, the $2.5 million Pier apartment 512, the $2.6 million Pier apartment 1041, the $3.35 million Pier apartment 421 and the $1.27million Park apartment 14.

The company’s Queensland chief executive officer Matthew Wallace said the displays provided a wide variety for the public to consider.

Mr Wallace described as “a super apartment” the four-bedroom Riverhouse design. It has five bathrooms, two living areas, a study, a four-car private garage, an exclusive private swimming pool and full home automation with electric blinds, lighting, music and security. It also has a private lobby, climate controlled cellar, kitchen with butler’s pantry, Miele appliances and natural stone and timber.

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finishes and not simply more of the same,” Mr Wallace said.

“Our Pier purchasers want properties that are individual and personal to them and the five displays

on offer simply present the wonderful alternatives that exist in the project.

“The Riverhouse and penthouse 650 represent the largest and most expensive apartments available whilst 512, 1041 and 421 represent everything from the entry-level

apartments to our unique courtyard apartments perfectly suited to entertainers,” he said.

The Penthouse 650 is on level five of the Pier South building and

has four bedrooms, two living areas and a study. It is 509sq m and has a gas fireplace, a wine cellar and large balconies which overlook the Brisbane River.

The 250sq m apartment 421 is on level two of Pier South and has three bedrooms, two living areas and two bathrooms.

Also in Pier South, apartment 512 on level one also has three bedrooms but one living area. It covers 291sq m in size. It is a courtyard-style apartment and has two outdoor entertainment areas and uninterrupted river and lake views.

Apartment 1041 on level four in Pier North has three bedrooms, two living areas, two bathrooms and two car parks. It covers 266sq m.

A three bedroom, single-living apartment on level five of the Park apartments – the second project stage at Waterfront – also is on display.

Park, which is due to be completed mid-year, covers about 10ha and includes about 300m of river frontage. It is part of Waterfront Newstead which Mirvac aims to progressively develop over the 10 years in line with market demand.The Waterfront Newstead display and sales centre is open from 11am-5pm Tuesday to Sunday. Telephone 3852 9797. Inspection of the display apartment is by appointment only.

mirvac’s luxury display apartments opened at newstead

The living area of the top-of-the-range Riverhouse apartment at Waterfront Newstead

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• 24 waterfront apartments – mix of one, two and three bedroom NOW SELLING

• 18 private marina berths ranging from 12m to 20m in length

• Located in Bulimba Urban Village precinct - Less than 250m to Oxford Street

• Only 2.5km from Brisbane CBD

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THE STYLE

NEWTENERIFFE

APARTMENTS

Rebekah McNeilly Leasing Consultant

Top Leasing agency in The area

p. 07 3358 4099 | e. [email protected] | w. professionalsnewfarm.com.au | a. 629 Brunswick St New Farm

With a 0.02 Percent vacancy rate and average of 40 properties leased per month, your decision to move with Professionals New Farm will be a rewarding experience.

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Refreshingly modern with art deco accents this surprisingly peaceful and inviting townhouse-style garden apartment is located within one of New Farm’s most sought after precincts.

One of only 4 within the pet friendly, boutique complex the property is impressively well proportioned and considered. A unique double story layout, flanked by two large garden courtyards offers ambience and space not usually afforded to apartment living.

• 2 large, air-conditioned bedrooms, with built in robes and private balconies

• Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher

• Two large, fully secure and private garden courtyards

• Body Corporate approval in place for one small pet

• Across the road from Merthyr Bowls Club, walk to CityCat & bus stops & all local New Farm amenities

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• 432m2home(fullfloor)

• 3bedroomplusstudy

• 3ensuitebathroomspluspowderroom

• RogerSellersanitaryfittings

• Mediaroomwithsurroundsound

• 21mwidedecktotheriverandcity

• Multi-roomaudioentertainmentsystem

• 3securecaraccommodationpluslargestorage

• Biometric(fingerprint)access

• CalacuttaOromarblekitchentopsandvanities

Formoreinformationvisitwww.styleproperty.com.au

SCOTT STREETisasophisticatedblend

ofcasuallivingwithinaluxuriouscontext

whichsetsthebenchmarkforstyle,

convenienceandsecurityininner-city

Brisbane.Thebuildingcombinesthe

scaleofQueensland’sgrandhistoric

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Thisisevidentinthegrandlobbyand

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1 Scott Street, Kangaroo Point

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SCOTT STREET is a sophisticated blend of casual living

within a luxurious context which sets the benchmark for

style, convenience and security in inner-city Brisbane.

The building combines the scale of Queensland’s grand

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sophisticated grandeur. This is evident in the grand lobby

and the interaction of inside and outside spaces. The Scott

Street design is a sophisticated fusion of casual living

and luxurious style.

APT 106 / 1 Scott Street, Kangaroo Point 33 3 2

• 432m2 home

• 3 bedroom plus study

• 3 ensuite bathrooms plus powder room

• Roger Seller sanitary fittings

• Media room with surround sound

• 21m wide deck to the river and city

• Multi-room audio entertainment system

• 3 secure car accommodation plus large storage

• Biometric (finger print) access

• Calacutta Oro marble kitchen tops and vanities

For more information visit

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View this property:

Denise Gustafson

0412 884 222

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Mark Lowrey

0412 462 592

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DELIGHTED SELLERS... 242 INSPECTIONS... 7 REGISTERED BIDDERS... SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER! "During the past six months, we have had the pleasure of both purchasing a home and most recently selling a home through Place Estate Agents New Farm. The service and personal attention we received was exceptional and unexpected from a Realtor. Simon Caulfield & Padraic Lando are truly a high-calibre team. We particularly appreciated the amount of contact we had throughout the campaign and we have only praise for their work ethic in every respect."

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Lee Paul - Setting the Standard Top Residential Principal Sales Award 2009/2010/2011

6 Julius Street, New Farm ‘SOLD in 2 weeks’

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We first tried selling our property through another agent but after six weeks we had no success. Lee Paul was exactly what we needed. Lee was professional, knowledgeable with invaluable advice and in a week negotiated and secured an

outstanding sales result for our apartment. Thank you Lee for making a very tense and stressful time for us a whole lot easier.

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I am writing to thank you sincerely for how professionally you managed the sale of my Prestige property, you well and truly exceeded my

expectations and you took the time to understand my specific needs and patiently responded to the many inital concerns I had about

listing the property through an agency.

You demonstrated genuine interest in my property and a passion for New Farm and its inherent lifestyle. I am particularly grateful for the utmost respect you showed for my home and me at all times. Equally important was that you

effectively qualified prospective buyers to ensure minimum disruption to my home and privacy. I was also reassured by the fact that they

would be treated with he same respect.Nahrita Machin, New Farm

The epitome of riverfront livingTeneriffe 27/1 Macquarie Street

...... and wide panoramic river views from this exquisitely north east facing apartment in the exclusive boutique complex “one Macquarie”. Offering 3 beautifully appointed bedrooms (master suite with ensuites and walk in robe), study/home office and living/dining areas boasting floor to ceiling tinted glass windows, an Ecosmart fireplace and a very spacious balcony featuring a built in BBQ. The designer Italian kitchen offers ample bench space and European appliances.

• 3 bedrooms + home office• 2 bathrooms + powder room• 2 secure car accommodation• Absolute riverfront lifestyle• Perfect North east facing

Platinum Riverfront Lifestyle New Farm 7/166 Oxlade Drive

Platinum on the River occupies an absolute riverfront position and offers an enviable lifestyle by combining timeless design with rich quality interior finishes - a blend of contemporary style with sophisticated function. The state of the art apartment features 3 bedrooms (master with ensuite) and a deluxe Gaggenau equipped kitchen with granite finishes including a huge entertainment balcony.

• City and River Views• 3 Luxuriously appointed bedrooms• 2 Bathrooms plus powder room• Formal Living/Dining room• Gymnasium, Lap Pool & Theatrette• Direct access to river & City Cat

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Lee Paul m. 0418 733 818 p. 07 3358 5444

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Lee Paul - Setting the Standard Top Residential Principal Sales Award 2009/2010/2011

6 Julius Street, New Farm ‘SOLD in 2 weeks’

133 Moray Street, New Farm ‘SOLD in 1 week’


124 Sydney Street, New Farm ‘SOLD in 4 weeks’


555 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley ‘SOLD in 6 days’

54 Sydney Street, New Farm ‘SOLD in 1 week’

16 Moray Street, New Farm ‘SOLD in 2 weeks’

925 Brunswick Street, New Farm ‘SOLD in 1 week’

29 Hawthorne Street, New Farm ‘SOLD in 5 weeks’

37 Moray Street, New Farm ‘SOLD in 4 days’


We first tried selling our property through another agent but after six weeks we had no success. Lee Paul was exactly what we needed. Lee was professional, knowledgeable with invaluable advice and in a week negotiated and secured an

outstanding sales result for our apartment. Thank you Lee for making a very tense and stressful time for us a whole lot easier.

DAViD & AMANDA RAyFieLD

We believe in creating wealth for our clients.

As the only ‘apartment specialist’ with over seven years experience in the area, Amy achieves consistent results through an unwavering commitment to her clients.

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Results alone tell the story.Matt Lancashire and his team have again set new industry benchmarks, achieving sales volumes in excess of $50,000,000 in unconditional sales in 2011.

With dominating market presence, Matt’s formula for results is uncontested and unrivalled. When assessing performance, it’s important to take a look at the facts. Results matter, and if results are what you need, engaging Matt is the safest and smartest option.

Matt adopts a creative, innovative and individual approach to every transaction, with service and value being the back bone of his business and brand. Every transaction is a personal one, and there is no task he would not complete to ensure your peace of mind and satisfaction in his ability to achieve the best price for your home.

At the recent Ray White Awards, Matt and his team were humbled to receive a number of Accolades for their achievements throughout 2011:

•Number2PerformerQueensland(*Based on Settled Commission)

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8/9 Dudley St, Highgate HillRiver front apartment with massive proportions & great layout. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 2 car, ducted air, study, lift & pool.

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

URGENTLY REQUIRED 2&3 bedroom apartments $500-$1500New Farm, Fortitude Valley, City & Kangaroo Point

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41 Abbott Street, New FarmPrice: Forthcoming auctionePlace: 8996

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Timeless Robin Dods DesignConstructed in 1900 by famed Brisbane architect Robin Dods, 41 Abbott Street is the epitome of classic Queensland architecture, fl awlessly incorporating timeless design for a beautiful family residence that helped form the New Farm and Teneriffe area.

Originally built for his mother, Dods constructed 41 Abbott Street adjacent to his own house. Though more than 100 years have passed, the house still stands as a testament to his inventive techniques with many of Dods’ design elements still evident. This includes the steeply pitched roof and classic wrap-around veranda with decorative gables that swaths the front of the house for a timeless grandeur that is sure to impress.

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