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Welcome to our fabulous Platinum issue

To complement the new season's promise of new growth, beauty and renewal, we have

designed this issue to reflect the promise of things to come. Spring brings the warmth

and beautiful flowers and gardens abloom. Summer with its fabulous heat, lots of

swimming, picnics, outdoor dining and fun!

We have chosen all the elements that showcase our beautiful Queensland lifestyle; with

our beautiful balmy days and nights heralding the hotter days to come, we are eager to be

sunning ourselves by the pool or under an umbrella on the beach.

It is time to search for the perfect bathing suit, and also the perfect time to be choosing

your new season look for the coming party and racing season.

With Melbourne Cup, pre-Christmas parties, New Year's Eve balls and all those dining

invitations for luncheons overlooking the bright blue ocean, and dinners under a starlit night

sky, now is the time to be visiting your favourite boutique to check out the latest styles.

This issue is full of beautiful, new season fashion, exceptional jewellery and accessories,

prestige properties, interesting people, designer interiors and products, health, fitness and

beauty, fine food, restaurants, recipes and wine selections, as well as superb motoring.

We have also included some great renovating tips for those who have chosen to update,

revamp and redesign, rather than make a move to a new property - just yet. We've also

included some stunning furniture pieces and colour ideas, as well as expert advise.

This issue we introduce you to talented, young Gold Coast violinist, Alexandra Heussner; we

also talk with Queensland school Principal, Annette Duffy about her humanitarian trek to the

top of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, and bring you a heart-warming story about assistance dogs,

and one of the young people they are groomed to help.

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8 RSVP - Style EventsA stylish selection of the region's social events, openings, parties and people

10 Allison ShawWhen little Alison Shaw found out it was dollars not gum leaves that made the world go around, her road to entrepreneurialism was sealed.

14 Fashion, Accessories & Beauty Fashion editor Rachel Syers follows up on the Mercedes Benz Fashion week

18 Violinist Alexandra HeussnerPerforming with Michael Bublé would be a dream-come-true

28 Reilly Paterson

Finding the perfect companion for a very special little boy.

36 Style food & wineStylish new recipes, cookbooks & fine wine

52 12 Ideas for christmas gifts

56 Design design design...Beautiful riverside home for sale PLUS heaps of ideas for decorating & enhancing your current or new home

76 Luxury GetawaysPort Douglas’s SEA TEMPLE Resort & Spa.Gold Coast’s Gwingana & beautiful Marrakech

76 Books, Movies & DVDs

82 The Arts - profile on artist, theatre

86 Luxury Motoring... A day on the track with Maserati

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1. Dominic Robinson, State Manager Red & White,with N Z winemaker, Nina Stocker ofCatalina Sounds Wines welcome guests at Oscars, Burleigh Heads 2. Patsy was on handto entertain guests at the opening of Runaway Blonde, Runaway Bay, with owner Alison deBoer & designer Deanne Mayocchi 3.Billi Missi’s Along Ancestral Lines exhibition of stonelithographs from the Torres Islands at Pandanus Gallery, Palm Cove 4. Sofitel Brisbane chefPatrice Falantin with Brazilian dancer at Mushrooms Australia Brazilian BBQ Launch 5.Italian Long Table lunch at Liquid Amber, Tamborine Mountain, guests Patricia & TomNancarrow 6. Fashion on show at new look Liz Clift International Boutique 7. FrancoiseEsterhazy at her boutique launch, Clear Island Waters 8. Noosa opening night at Jive ArtGallery for Julia Carter Exhibition - Jan Sinclair, Julia Carter & Kaylene Murray.

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WHEN LITTLE ALISON SHAWFOUND OUT IT WAS DOLLARSNOT GUM LEAVES THAT MADE

THE WORLD GO AROUND,HER ROAD TO

ENTREPRENEURIALISM WASSEALED.

Growing up on Sydney’s North Shore,

hanging out at the beach all summer,

hiding in the bush, playing cricket in

the front yard and dabbling in retail were very

much the norm for most kids in the 70s. But

when the boys decided to get tough and

destroy Alison Shaw’s stock of sticks, stones

and bottle tops in her play-shop, it was time

to call it quits. Lesson one: Deal in dollars not

gum leaves.

A degree in economics seemed the natural

path, although managing restaurants and

hotels was far more rewarding and giving

birth to son Jack proved to be the most

defining moment in her life. Even today

everything revolves around him...almost.

When Jack was one, Alison won a trip to

the Gold Coast. “On the spur of the moment I

hired a car and travelled to Mt Tamborine,”

recalls Alison who in the same day decided to

move and rent a house there. Six weeks later

it was goodbye Sydney and she never looked

back. “How could I ignore the opportunity to

live in paradise? Queensland is God’s own country and I have had

opportunities here that you could only dream of. I am the luckiest

woman in the world.”

At famed Sydney restaurants such as Bilsons and Rockpool, she

also discovered a love for good wine and after a few attempts to

get into the industry she talked her way into a casual position at

the newly opened Canungra Valley Vineyards. It snowballed into

working cellar door, managing the vineyard, marketing, building a

website and eventually she started her first business Smart Wine,

doing marketing and public relations for various wineries and

regions such as Gold Coast Wine Country.

She also juggled life as a single mum, but says there were

advantages: “I could take control of my time, didn’t have to ask for

a day off to see my son at a sport’s carnival and take full advantage

of the financial rewards. Women board directors were rare, so I

figured if I wanted to work at that level, the company had to be

mine. “All mums juggle, single mums just juggle in a different way.

Sometimes I start work at 4am and finish at 3pm so I can do the

things I want. And Ripple Massage was a natural progression.

“I loved the wine industry but I wanted complete control from

the product concept stage to the research, development and

marketing,” the sometime control freak admits, adding her 15

year-old son also has amazing out-there ideas.

“I went to China, looked at importing pearls and all sorts of

things, but on my computer was a small marketing plan I’d

completed for a massage therapist mate in Victoria. The penny

dropped. As the Paul Simon song says ‘there are diamonds on the

soles of your feet’. How true.”

Ripple Massage started four years ago with Alison working solo

as a fully-trained therapist, until she realised there was a gap in the

market for a professional service of the day spa going to the client.

“Most mobile massage companies only offer one hour Swedish

massages, but I wanted to offer unique massages such as

chocolate, seashell, Russian and Vietnamese four hands, gained

from travelling overseas and bringing back styles of massage you

won’t see anywhere else in Australia. Yes, I love my work and no,

you can’t have my job.

“I also wanted the convenience factor. I know how hard it is to

get to the day spa, relax, enjoy your treatment, only to have all the

peace wiped out on the drive home. Our guests get to relax

afterwards.”

The Ripple effect has literally taken off, in fact Alison says “it’s

gone berserk. The five year goal was for a few therapists in Mt

Tamborine, Gold Coast and Brisbane. That was accomplished in

three months. Today there are 40 therapists. It’s also available from

the Sunshine Coast to the Tweed, Byron Bay and Lismore. This year

Melbourne, Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula were

added, Australia-wide is planned within the year and then it’s New

Zealand.

“A call centre has been opened on the Gold Coast, HR and sale’s

team members are on the up and with the rapid expansion, we’re

also on the look-out for good therapists.”

The most popular treatments include the frangipani package

for hen’s parties and girl’s weekends and let’s not forget there’s

buffing and pampering for blokes. Ripple is known for it’s very

affordable packages with lots of extras such as lime and tangerine

exfoliations, organic clay masks and product gifts.

“Products including soaps are handmade by us at Mt

Tamborine using the very best raw materials thus ensuring a

sensational result without the high costs of packaging and

marketing, associated with well known brands. For example the

organic green clay face mask is 100 per cent natural and has no

synthetic preservatives. Also because it is made to our formulae

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we know that it will suit even the most sensitive skin.

Many products are gleaned from overseas, such as a

lime and tangerine exfoliation from an amazing day spa

in Seoul called Mud where the highlight was sitting

starkers in a drying room, covered head to toe in clay,

watching Korean soap operas with six very petite

Korean ladies. The yummy scrub with lots of citrus

essential oil, ground walnut shell and cream almost

made me slide off the table in bliss. I have never felt so

clean, and my skin has never felt so smooth. The

traditional Korean bath house turned out to be the

most magical day spa experience of my life.

“There’s also a collagen face mask that I found in

Vietnam’s Hanoi. After a long day sight seeing, I

booked myself into a little day spa. I really just

wanted a massage, but the words anti ageing

facial caught my attention I was impressed. but

what really sold me was when I got back to the

hotel, my boyfriend, who probably wouldn't

notice if I dyed my blonde hair black, said the

magic words ‘what have you done to your

skin, it looks great. After picking myself up

off the floor I decided I had to replicate the

idea for Ripple."

There are many needy women in the

world so Alison has chosen to give part of

her profits to charities such as Mahboba at

the peak of that Everest. “Mahbobas

Promise made me realise just how

ridiculously lucky I am as a woman in

Australia and how stupidly abundant

life is.

“I am 43 and yes the 40s are the

best years, although I’ve heard

the 50s are even better.

When I turned 39 I really wanted to be 40 as I felt it was going

to be a great decade. It hasn’t let me down.

‘We live on Mt Tamborine, five minutes from a rainforest

where I walk most mornings, have a son I love and boyfriend

Dean who adores me. We love going to nice restaurants or

just taking the dogs for a run.

“I’m surrounded by people with positive

energy and every morning before starting

work, I look at the ocean and sigh. Life

doesn’t get any better.”

Writer: Helen Flanagan

“Mahbobas Promise made merealise just how ridiculouslylucky I am as a woman in

Australia and how stupidlyabundant life is.”

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BORDEAUX-BORN COUNTESS FRANCOISE ESTERHAZYDREAMT ABOUT BECOMING A FASHION DESIGNER BUT

HER PARENTS HAD OTHER IDEAS.

Francoise Esterhazy was a pretty-in-pink five year-old, had a passion for

textiles and design as a teenager but her parents suggested she get a “real

job” so she opted for the absolute extreme – structural engineering.

“I wanted to do fashion, but it was the 60s and to my father it was not a

serious job,” says Francoise who graduated from university, travelled to Nepal;

worked at the French Embassy in Kathmandu tutoring Nepalese engineers who

were going to France for post graduate studies; developed her photography

skills by trekking and taking shots of tribes in their beautiful costumes; plus

collecting antique jewellery and fabrics along the way. She met her husband

Count Janos (John) Esterhazy of Hungary who worked in hotel management for

Oberoi, had two daughters Livia and Ildiko and eventually moved to Australia,

giving up the gypsy lifestyle. This proved to be the catalyst for her fashion career.

“We arrived in 1981 - time to change my career,” she recalls. “I

always loved fashion, but it was my stay in India and the costumes

collected from various other countries that inspired me.”

The genesis was knitwear - a beige and gold jacket with lavish

embroidery, which brought so many compliments it didn’t take

long before Francoise Esterhazy Design, with the distinctive

moniker of elegant individualism, was borne.

Jewelled jackets were her first foray into evening wear in 1988

and remain a favourite today.

“In 1995 I added a daywear collection in cotton voile, linen, silk

and block printing on linen and also designed shawls in wool,

cashmere and silk plus jewellery in semi precious stones and

silver. “At the factory which I’ve used since 1983, I have a

fantastic relationship with the ‘master beader’ and the ‘master

embroiderer who work by hand on mostly silk for evening

wear. The knitwear collection is 100 per cent cashmere with

cashmere and silk -printed top.”

The latest summer collection is very colourful and the epitome of elegant

casual: “Bright royal blue and lime green butterfly-printed voile; a series of

ponchos in printed voile with stripes of sequences; easy to wear for evening;

casual with jeans. The cotton voile story is earthy colours of cream/brown,

ivory/navy or simple white and stretch satin is in orange/green/black print with

an animal print in camel/brown/ivory.”

With daughters and their families living overseas, travels to India several times

a year including staying in a desert town in Rajasthan, visits to their ‘other’ home

in Biarritz in France, a showing annually of the summer collection in the south of

France at St Jean Cap Ferrat, plus regular trips interstate for new season

showings, Francoise and Janos decided on a sea-change from Sydney to the

Gold Coast.

“I love the lifestyle and weather and it doesn’t matter where we live when it

comes to business,” says Francoise who has won a Concours d’Elegance

Supreme Award and opened her art and couture boutique at Clear Island

Waters. Other stockists include Allegra and ARI’B at Main Beach, Toscana in Park

Road Brisbane and Elisabeth Shepherd in Cairns.


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From the sublime to the sensational, dresses for alloccasions made dramatic impressions on thecatwalk at this year's Mercedes Benz Fashion

Festival Brisbane.Iconic Australian designers came to the party, such asveterans Akira Isogawa and Easton Pearson,displaying their spring-summer designs alongside aselection of Queensland's finest talents, includingGold Coast, Brisbane, Noosa and North Queenslandlabels.Style Magazine's new award-winning fashion editor,Rachel Syers, has chosen her favourite pieces off the

runway at Brisbane's historic Town Hall toshowcase some of the key looks every woman

dreams of for the new fashion season ... andhas asked each designer to explain their

inspiration in their own words.The runways hosted everything

from specialty jewellery andshoes, to resort swimwear and

sensational evening creationsdropping to the floor,

attracting an impressivegroup of fashion media

from around thecountry, not tomention providingthousands of

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THE EXQUISITELabel: AkiraDesign: Floral embroidered strapless dress, from the Resort 2010collection ‘Ever Bonsai’

“This can be a bridal gown, with hand-embroidered linen gauzewith a metallic thread, and a red silk lining. The art of developingthe aesthetically appealing shapes in this collection is createdaccording to the ancient techniques of origami, shibori, handembroidery and pleating,” … Akira Isogawa

THE STATEMENTLabel: Easton PearsonDesign: Maxi dress with ruffles

“This dress features lots of tiny ruffles in a varietyof prints including animal patterns. It’s also part ofthe Easton Pearson exhibition at the Gallery ofModern Art in Brisbane.” … Pamela Easton andLydia Pearson

THE CAN'T-LOOK-AWAYLabel: Darb CoutureDesign: The Sylvia ball gown

“This is about texture and having that classicalsilhouette but modernising it with raw-edges andcontemporary panels. This dress was the one thatcaused the most sensation on the catwalk and the onemost people commented on out of all my made-tomeasure pieces.” ... Brad Webb

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GRBACTHE FLIRTLabel: GrbacDesign: Cocktail frock from the Spring-Summer 09/10 collection, ACharming Evolution

“Women want to feel feminine. I design what I would want to wear and forhow I would want to feel,” … Juli Grbac

THE CUTESIELabel: Katelyn AslettDesign: The Rosie skirt and Ruffle top from the Happy collectioncomprising limited edition signature prints from the Katelyn AslettDesign Studio. The print is only available in limited release and iscreated by hand and printed on silk twill and voile.

“These pieces together make a cheeky and fun party look that is feminineand sexy - separately the ruffle top is beautiful with jeans or silk pants.The skirt is great with a tee and flats to create a more casual look thatis slightly 'Sex in the City'. 'Happy' is all about feeling fun and cheekyand being bright and joyful .... it's about embracing the feminine andenjoying being beautiful.” … Katelyn Aslett

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THE NOWLabel: Lisa HoDesign: Petrol safari linen tuxedo jacket, mocha viscose jersey harempants, from the Spring-Summer 2009 collection.

“This is one of my top ten picks for looks this season. The fitted jacketis key this season and also into next year. It looks great in a relaxedmode with these slinky harem pants but also perfect when teamedwith a tunic or pencil skirt. Also add some animal print with shoesor a belt.” … Lisa Ho

THE CLASSICLabel: Paul HuntDesign: French Chantilly lace frock with embossed bodice, and chalkblue sash.

“This is the sort of dress that transcends quite easily from cocktailfrock to the races, to wearing to someone else's wedding. I was tryingto use a mixture of fabrics and it has a strong floral feel – the wholecollection was about revisiting the 1950s with that full skirt andnipped in bodice, and it has a very Doris Day-Grace Kelly feel to it.”… Paul Hunt

THE EVERY DAYLabel: MaiocchiDesign: The Hearts Desire dress, worn withButton Bolero, from the A Charmed Lifecollection

“The whole collection is about childhooddress-ups and bright Lego colours withour usual Japanese theme we alwaysrun with. This is one of our mostflattering dresses and we’ve beenrunning this style for years now but justbringing it out in new prints – thefabric binding down the front drawsthe eyes down and it’s great for mostshapes and sizes. You could wear thisdress shopping or to a wedding withthe bolero, depending on theaccessories you choose.” … DeanneMayocchi

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Steering children in a direction against their will is a common

occurrence as Alexandra Heussner attests. Despite playing the

piano with its mostly monotonistic qualities since the age of

five, she admits preference for the creative sounds of the violin and

the freedom it gives the player.

“My parents, [Catherine and Jean-Marc Heussner] who appreciate

all types of music, were delighted I’d set goals early in life and did all

they could to help,” recalls Alexandra, who studied both instruments

in parallel and found out when she was about 10 that she had violin

in her blood. Her great grandfather Julien Falk was a violinist, had an

association with the Paris Conservatoire, wrote an introduction to a

book on music and was a violinist for screenings of silent movies.

“My violin is the one played by my great-grandfather. It was made

in France about 1750.

“My first solo violin performance was at the Pacific Pines

Performing Arts Centre when I was about 12, I played Weeping Willow

and it was very nerve-racking,” Alexandra, who lives Gavan Heights

and currently attends Saint Stephen’s College, where she studies

English, mathematics B, ancient history, drama, music and music

extension.

There have been a string of awards and myriad performances from

solo to orchestras, however playing violin in the 21-member Team

Australia in the classical and open styles for the 13th Annual World

Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, ranks as the most

memorable

“Representing my country was an experience I

will never forget. It was amazing and I can’t wait to

go back to the States,” enthuses Alexandra, who was

the recipient of a gold and a silver medal and is

inspired by violinists Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell and

Vanessa Mae. Her favourite composers are Brahms,

Debussy and Vivaldi.

“Another memorable performance was recently

when I played with Maske Electric Trio at Twin Towns

in Tweed Heads. It was so much fun. I had a blast.”

Other performances include appearing regularly

with Daniel Mallari and Popera Classics Collection, a

fusion of pop and opera with a modern edge at

Saks, plus Opera in the Park at Broadbeach, several

charity concerts, and fundraisers for disaster ravaged

countries.

“When I leave school, my plan is to do a Bachelor

of Music, focusing on performance at the

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University in

South Bank, further my studies overseas, work in

orchestras and hope a few solo performances come

my way plus I’d like to compose.

“My ultimate ambition is to be recognized as a

violinist, I haven’t chosen a definite style yet, because

as much as I love classical music, I would also love to

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Budding virtuoso...PERFORMING WITH MICHAEL BUBLE WOULD BE A DREAM-COME-TRUE

FOR YOUNG VIOLINIST ALEXANDRA HEUSSNER.


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MY ULTIMATE AMBITION IS

TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A

VIOLINIST, I HAVEN’T

CHOSEN A DEFINITE STYLE

YET, BECAUSE AS MUCH AS

I LOVE CLASSICAL MUSIC, I

WOULD ALSO LOVE TO BE

A SOLO VIOLINIST FOR

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be a solo violinist for singers or performers such as Josh Groban

and Michael Bublé, in a similar vein to what I am doing with

Daniel Mallari.”

Alexandra also appreciates other genres of music: “I’m a fan of

Delta Goodrem who writes beautiful music and I’m developing

a fascination for Kate Miller-Heidke’s beautiful music. I love

Michael Bublé, as well as Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Yellowcard,

Coldplay, and A Change of Pace.”

In her rare spare time the very pretty teen catches up with

friends, relaxes with good book, enjoys a movie and although

fashion is not high on the agenda, she does have an extreme

obsession for shoes, especially heels.

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RACHEL SYERS CHATS TO THE SYDNEYCOSMETIC KING WHO'S INVADING THE REDCARPETS OF HOLLYWOOD AND SHARING HISKNOWLEDGE WITH ARTISTS ACROSS THECOUNTRY VIA HIS TRAINING ACADEMIESTHROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA.

1. What shade of eye shadow should we throw out nowspring is here? This

coming season is all

about bright colours and

smouldering eyes.

Expect extended

eyeliner eyes so smoky

they should carry a

surgeon’s general

warning and eye

shadow, cheek and

even lip colours that

look like shavings of

gold bullion. So I

would have to say

that it is out with

your pastel colours

and anything

shimmery. Our

new Divine

Marchesa Eye shadow quad will

help you achieve the perfect smoky

eye for this season.

2. What is your favourite piece of clothing you are

wearing from your wardrobe at the moment? My new Dolce

and Gabbana pants - they are a black, soft velvet and have this to-

die-for detailing around the waste with big black jewels.

3. Do you ever give your daughters any style tips? Well, my

four daughters are growing up to be little fashionistas, let me tell

you. They all have a distinctive style and it's really entertaining

watching them be creative with what they wear and seeing their

own personalities come through. They will usually get themselves

dressed and then they will come to me saying “Papa, Papa … do

you like my outfit?” It's all about having fun and letting them feel

free to make choices that empower them. They all have their own

wardrobes and shoe collections too!

4. What was a highlight for you at this year's Mercedes

Benz Fashion Festival in Brisbane? It was a great event to be

part of so I really did enjoy every minute. A highlight would have to

be meeting the Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and her

mentioning that she has bought some of my products over the

years … it was a great honour for me and reminded me that my

products and my brand speaks to women of all ages, backgrounds,

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favourite piece of furniture at the moment would be a set of

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7. Who’s been on your hot list of Hollywood clients lately?

I recently hosted Sarah Michelle Geller’s baby shower which was

lots of fun. We treated Sarah and her guests, including Shannon

Doherty and Michelle Trachtenberg, to make-overs and gifts and

just created a fun environment for them to ‘play’ in.

8. What will be a popular look for lips this

spring/summer? Expect super-bright lipstick hues like berry,

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WHAT WOULD AFASHION FESTIVAL BEWITHOUT THE LATESTTANTALISING TECHNIQUESIN HAIR ARTISTRY?The Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival in

Brisbane late-August exemplified looks

both striking and symbolic in the

backstage beauty stakes.

Models walked tall with a variety of

temptress-like cascading curls, bigger-

than-Ben-Hur beehives and the sleekest

of sophisticated ponies pull back to

perfection.

While much hype was centred on the

fashion, there was no denying the hair

helped take the production to the next

level of aesthetic appeal.

The artists explain their secrets for

success to Rachel Syers …

Backstage is the place where Sarah Jones

shines.

When it comes to hair, she makes the cut … and

colour.

Sarah joined Coupe salon at Nobby Beach a year

ago under the direction of owner and well-respected

stylist Lee Cooper, and was invited to help out the

Schwarzkopf team at MBFF.

That's in addition to her resume already boasting

working for the crème of the design world at Milan

and London fashion weeks when she lived in London

two year ago.

The look she created on Gold Coast model Alana

Williams was following a big hair theme, and perfectly

complimented the yellow Catherine Malandrino dress

from the Samantha Ogilvie boutique in Fortitude Valley,

worn for the stunning parade held at Cloudland in

Fortitude Valley for the festival's official Wrap Party.

“It was all in the prep work to get that hair sitting so

high – we first did really tight curls and then it was a

matter of combing the hair and allowing the hair to be

as big as it wanted to be,” explained Sarah.

As for hot hair tips for the new spring-summer season,

Sarah is adamant that cool Gold Coast blondes are out

and warm honey tones, reds and coppers are in.

“Straight sleek hair has also gone and it's all about

movement, but with really sharp fringes or solid

precision cutting at the front and back of the hair.

“Also the biggest buzz at our salon at the moment is a

new natural Brazilian hair treatment called Global

Keratin that is perfect for getting rid of the unwanted

frizz, smoothing and straightening the hair, keeping it

healthy

by repairing damage, yet still allowing the movement.”

Craig Smith, owner of Fruition Hair in Brisbane and

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Craig, whose hair

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and below right, is also a

national education ambassador for

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report, Essential Looks.

Backstage with Schwarzkopf Professional at The

Portside Wharf Hamilton Swimwear Group Show

Inspiration: Fun, full and bouncy hair with plenty of

movement.

How to: Blow dry hair using Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS

Grip Super Hold Mousse and a large round brush for long

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spray Hold Hairspray and roll up into hot rollers. Once set,

remove hot rollers and gently brush the curls out with a

paddle brush and mould into place. Finish with OSiS Elastic

and OSiS Sparkler Shine Spray for flexible hold and glamorous

shine.

Backstage with Schwarzkopf Professional at the

Sunday Mail Group Show

Inspiration: Hollywood glamour, old school beauty.

How to: Blow dry hair with Super Hold Mousse and a

large round brush. You can also use large hot

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cooled, tip your head upside-

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IMAGINE THE FRUSTRATION OFNEEDING HELP WITH THE SIMPLEST OF

TASKS.

Opening and closing a door, turning a light switch on and

off, comprehending a question… all these can be

categorised as easy things to achieve for most of us.

But for others, these and other basic tasks can be an enormous

challenge, even an impossibility, if a mental or

physical disability enters the

equation. That's where

man's best friend comes

into the picture.

We're all familiar with the

incredible work of guide

dogs for the blind, but a

relatively new program

called Assistance Dogs is

also beginning to improve

the lives of those who need

an extra helping hand.

Reilly Paterson is the

perfect example of how everyday lives can be

not only changed, but lived to the fullest, thanks

to the training of assistance dogs taking place on the Gold Coast.

Under the expert guidance of husband and wife team Tracey

and Craig A Murray, a fluffy friend named Harry has already made

a world of difference to Reilly, a placid four-year-old who was

diagnosed with autism at around two years old.

Since the cute Lhasa Apso-cross-Maltese was plucked from the

Animal Welfare League pound at Coombabah by the Murrays,

trained up and handed over to Reilly just on twelve months ago,

the little boy's life has been transformed.

And so has the life of his family.

According to Reilly's mother, Linda, her son has blossomed

with improved skills across a range of areas, making life happier

not only for her son, but also for her and husband Tony, and their

daughter Beth, 12.

“Reilly received Harry when he was three and nine months, and

was only really speaking a couple of words, and wasn't able to

cope with things like walking through a shopping centre with me

because of the smells and noises setting him off.”

Now Harry, three-and-a-half, has become

Reilly's companion, allowing the little boy to learn

about empathy, love, compassion and friendship,

through activities such as walking Harry on a lead,

playing pretend bandaging of the pup's paw, and

talking to others about Harry as a pet … not to

mention addressing low muscle tone through

increased exercise walking the dog.

“With the combination of Harry as an

assistance dog, early intervention at home and

diet intervention, we hope Reilly will attend a

mainstream school – he may still need assistance

but he is already reading and reciting books like

The Hungry Caterpillar to his classmates at kindy.”

The pair even dance in Reilly's bedroom at his Norman Park

home, with Harry hopping up on two legs for added

entertainment, laughs Linda as she explains the leaps and bounds

her son has made since finding a friend in Harry.

“He's made so much difference to all our lives,” says Linda.

The beauty of assistance dogs, say Craig and Tracey, are that

they are trained to enhance the quality of life for people with

physical or mental challenges, whilst still allowing the person to

maintain as much independence as possible.


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“We train each dog to the individual handler’s needs,” said Craig.

“There are basic tasks that are taught to each assistance dog, but

every handler will have different physical needs so there will be

different individual tasks required for every handler.”

Teaching a dog new tricks is no piece of cake, hence Craig has

become a qualified assistance dog trainer after attending a course in

the US on Assistance, Service and Therapy Dogs.

It's also a sizeable financial commitment to train one dog to

readiness, costing between $20,000 to $50,000, not to mention

ongoing maintenance training “We currently use funds from our

commercial dog training business to fund our Assistance Dog

program,” says Tracey.“We also rely on donations from businesses

and the public to assist us with our program - every bit of help and

assistance is greatly appreciated.”

“Without our key supporters to help us with our endeavours in

training and supplying these dogs to their disabled partners, it

would be impossible or extremely difficult to achieve,” says Tracey.

The Murray's' passion for their four-legged friends has spurred the

couple on a journey of learning throughout the past 20 years.

“We started out with a deep love and devotion to dogs and our

passion and hobby quickly became a career,” explains Tracey.

On a mission to provide the best possible knowledge and education to his

clients, Craig undertook US courses in Professional Dog Training, Police and Narcotic

Dog training, Man Trailing Bloodhounds, Search and Rescue and Cadaver Recovery

dogs and Assistance and Therapy Dogs and training.

While Tracey has carved her own niche in the canine circuit, spending time at a

wolf research facility in the US to research the similarities and differences between

the wolf and the domestic dog.

With such a comprehensive understanding of dogs, the Murrays have lectured at

the University of Queensland's Veterinary Science School for 13 years, been special

educators for Japanese dog training students for one of the largest Asian college

groups, and have been called upon as expert witnesses for court cases.

“We have been contracted by governments and large corporations to develop

world-first technology for sniffer dogs and have worked as specialist search dog

handlers for five state police services,” says Craig.

Their resume not only boasts training police officers and dogs overseas, but also

winning an International Award for Dog Training Excellence in Law Enforcement,

and winning a Volunteer of the Year Award for their services to the Queensland

Ambulance Disaster Dog Team development.

But it's seeing the difference dogs like Harry can make, which reminds the duo

why all the hard work is worthwhile.

The couple does check the pounds for dogs with a suitable outlook, as well as

breed golden retrievers and labradors with the hope of picking suitable pups from

the litters for training.

Then it's anything from four to eight months spent preparing the dog for its new

best friend.

Craig says the Queensland Government is backing their program by allowing

assistance dogs public access under the Disability Discrimination Act, and is

currently working towards having a separate Act to cover Assistance Dogs.

For information about the Murray's dog programs and training,

go to www.dogschool.com.au

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BulgariTHE SYMBOL OF THE SERPENT

The overt reference to the Bulgari tradition that lies at the heart of the new

Serpenti collection, testifies to the brand’s respect for its own heritage and the

inspiration it has always drawn from mythology and history. The serpent is a

creature whose unique characteristics have long fascinated the human

imagination, and figures prominently in the myths and folkloric traditions of

virtually every culture in the world.

It is present in numerous ancient civilizations, such as the Aztecs and the

Egyptians, who believed that the snake’s continuous shedding of its skin was a

symbol of fertility, regeneration, resurrection and immortality. In Egyptian

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particularly strong connection to the image of the snake. Indeed, legend has it

that the goddess acquired the power to heal through the help of a serpent.

The animal also played an important role in Greek mythology as an emblem

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connection between the snake and immortality derives from symbolic systems

that associated the creature with the earth and the

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Over the centuries, the symbol

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Discerning parents understand that embracing the artof etiquette at an early age has significant bearing on

being accepted into society as adults.

Minding your Ps and Qs at the table, using cutlery correctly, knowing the

difference between a serviette and a napkin are considered by many of today’s

parents as unimportant, so yesterday, or just plain old fashioned like grandma

and grandpa. Perhaps they too were propped in front of the television, to scoff fast food or

eat from a refrigerated or microwaved box with a fork. And what about shaking hands, eye

contact, offering a seat on the bus to the elderly or sending thank-you notes?

Culture is not a dirty word, nor is etiquette and many households do uphold the

tradition of family dining at the table peppered with lively conversation.

However in a quest for more acceptable behaviour and correct manners on social

occasions, some Brisbane parents are turning to the professionals. During the school

holidays they are sending their five to 12 year-old boys and girls to a four-hour class at

Franklin Villa at Highgate Hill in Brisbane’s inner south.

Legendary June Dally-Watkins who established Australia’s first school of personal and

professional development in 1950, is credited with

creating the Little Etiquette Programme.

Jodie Bache-McLean, a director of the Brisbane

office says the programme has a maximum of 12

participants and is not directed to a particular socio-

economic demographic: “Miss Dally is adamant that

her philosophy and values are the mainstay of any

teachings within her school, while staff hold this standard close and deliver programmes

to a premium industry standard.”

The head trainer is Brisbane identity Lainey Loneragan, who has been at June Dally-

Watkins for many years, also runs a small catering company, has owned her own fashion

agency, been the public relations director for Southern Pacific Hotels Queensland, enjoyed

numerous facets of the media, and once owned the California Café which during her

tenure, was named number 12 out of the 100 Queensland icons.

The program’s three main subject headings are: saying the right thing; going to dinner

and table manners; and being a great host or guest.

“One of the most important things most people are unaware of when they’re dining

upmarket, is the use of a napkin, not the serviette, as it is sometimes called,” says Jodie. “A

serviette is made from paper, whilst a napkin is made from linen. We show the students

how to place the napkin on their lap and a simple technique to stop it falling to the floor.

There are extra tips too, such as when it’s acceptable to place the napkin on the table and

what do to do with the napkin when leaving the table for a short time.

“And before the boys and girls sit down to a four-course a la carte lunch, we also teach

them how to ‘navigate’ the dining table and in the process how to set a table correctly.

“It all starts with the bread roll, then the correct way one to eat soup, followed by pasta,

salad and finally fruit. It’s quite a complex dining experience.”

Jodie reveals the average girl/boy ratio is sadly about

5 to 1 although the response to the classes is high since

they began earlier this year and classes during the most

recent school holidays have been a sell-out. In addition

etiquette classes devised by Dallys and run by teachers

in more than 30 primary and secondary schools

throughout Queensland, are hugely popular.

Candid comments from graduates of the Little Etiquette Programme, whose grateful

parents paid $150, are: "It was the best and most exciting day of my life" says 10 year-old

Grace and “I think it was perfect improving my knowledge and having fun" says 11 year-

old Connor.


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The large, modern L-shaped restaurant easily seats 150 diners, andhas become a favourite dining destination for groups, families andparties. With the restaurant's large glass retractable walls open - dinerscan choose to either enjoy their meals indoors or on the coveredbalcony. This is a perfect location for your pre-Christmas parties andpost-Christmas holiday get-togethers with family and friends.

The huge menu offers a wide, selection of classic north Indian dishes,as well as many Asian favourites, vegetarian and Halal options. Mostdiners choose to share their dishes so that they can try an assortment ofvaried tastes, textures and spices.

All the favourites appear, butter chicken, beef vindaloo, beefMadras, tandoor cooked breads, saffron rice, accompaniments andmuch, much more. The friendly staff are eager to assist with menusuggestions, and offer diners the choice of mild, medium or hot forcurries.

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There’s nothing quite like a book about

food for a master chef aspirant, or

someone with an appetite for

entertaining or even a novice who’d like to

grow and harvest produce, so Style

Magazines has scoured the book shelves for

some of the season’s best.

THE EASTERN & ORIENTALCOOKBOOK

Australian-born Will Ricker is a true success story.

Arriving in London in the 1990s, he set up his first

restaurant, Cicada, to critical acclaim. The Great

Eastern Dining Room soon followed as did the

winning Ricker formula with the opening of E&O,

XO and Eight over Eight.

With an emphasis on the best fresh produce, and

an enticing blend of flavours from the Orient, the

dishes are simple yet complex, innovative and fresh.

In The Eastern & Oriental Cookbook, (Hardie Grant

$59.95), Will Ricker shares more than 80 of his

favourite recipes from the restaurant – many of

which have become signature dishes, plus the

philosophy behind them. Bird’s nest oysters; date

and water chestnut gyoza; duck and lychee salad;

grilled Sechuan prawns; and more are guaranteed

to enchant the senses and invite a whole new

approach to cooking delicious pan-Asian dishes in

your kitchen.

SPRING IN SICILYSpring in Sicily by Manuela Darling-Gansser

(Hardie Grant $59.95), depicts a magical season of

abundant growth and fertility. Fruit trees and vines

are in new leaf, wheat fields stretch to the horizon,

wild flowers grow in profusion along the roadside

and at sea, tuna and swordfish swarm in

anticipation of their annual migration. Although

small, Sicily has a big reputation and a colourful

history with the influence still evident in its

architecture, cuisine and daily life. From the

glittering Palermo of princes and palazzos to

humble seaside bars, from the derelict and

forgotten island of Salina to vineyards thriving on

the rich slopes of Mount Etna, Manuela Darling

Gansser’s Sicilian journey reveals the real Sicily

behind the myths and stereotypes.

BOURKE STREET BAKERY From sourdough to pies, sausage rolls, tarts,

desserts, cakes and biscuits, Bourke Street Bakery by

legendary owner-bakers Paul Allam and David

McGuinness (Murdoch Books $69.95), reveals the

secrets of a cosy nook in Sydney’s hip foodie

enclave Surry Hills, which sells artisan-baked goods

of the highest order. The bakery's long queue of

customers waiting for their daily fix is testament to

the popularity of its utterly delicious wares.

With more than 90 recipes for their exceptional

creations, all of which can be made in a standard

home kitchen, this is the ultimate baking

companion with clear and concise instructions,

aimed at the novice home baker while remaining

an inspirational and technical reference for

professionals of the crust and crumb world.

HARVESTHarvest, A Complete Guide to the Edible Garden

by bestselling gardening author Meredith Kirton

(Murdoch Books $69.95), will inspire you to grow,

harvest and cook your own seasonal fruit,

vegetables, herbs and spices, whether your garden

is a large suburban block, a small city courtyard, or

in the country.

Harvest reflects the current shift towards the

home-grown and home-made, has a seasonal focus

and encompasses a broad range of climates and

environments; organic and non-organic methods

from the basics of successful edible gardening

including old favourites, heirloom varieties and

exotics, plus tips, step-by-step gardening

techniques and fascinating historical background.

HOW TO CATCH FISH & COOK ITAlistair McGlashanis is serious about fishing. In

fact, he’s obsessive. Spending more than 200 days a

year on the water, chasing everything from yakkas

to swordfish, he is widely recognised as one of

Australia's most experienced anglers.

His How to Catch Fish & Cook It, (New Holland

$45), a guide to Australia's top fish species and

where to catch them. Cooking it is a whole new

'kettle of fish' and who better than Alistair's better

half, Rachel, to show you how. Faced with cooking

freshly caught fish five nights a week, she has

become a top seafood cook out of necessity. Rach

includes not only her own recipes, but draws on

friends and family to share their favourite recipes.

CURRY KITCHENWith more than 20 books on Asian cooking to her

credit, Gold Coast-based Jackie Passmore

understands that everybody loves a curry, not least

because there's a style to suit just about every taste,

from fragrant or fiery, simple or spicy, sweet or sour,

to classic or contemporary. And these days you can

find most of the ingredients in your local

supermarket, which makes for fast and fuss-free

meals.

Curry Kitchen (Viking $49.95) includes more than

250 recipes for delicious dishes from Asia and

Southeast Asia and focuses on authentic recipes

that require minimal time and effort.

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BEETROOT ROASTED WITH FETA AND WATERCRESS

Ingredients:

10 small beetroots

sea salt and pepper

100 ml white wine vinegar

100 ml extra virgin olive oil

100 g Persian feta or any other

soft, marinated feta

½ bunch watercress

50 ml balsamic vinegar

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Spread a large piece of foil on the kitchen bench

and place the beetroots on top. Season with salt and pepper, then bring the

edges of the foil together. Pour the white wine vinegar over the beetroots and

secure the edges to make a bag. Place the bag on a baking tray in case of any

spillage. Cook in the oven for 20 minutes until tender, then remove and allow

to cool. Using rubber gloves, peel the beetroots and cut them in half.

Heat 20 ml extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan, add the beetroot and cook for

a few minutes to sear slightly. Season to taste. Transfer the beetroot to a serving

dish and crumble the feta over the top. Arrange the watercress around the

beetroot. Whisk together the balsamic vinegar and remaining olive oil and

drizzle over the salad before serving.

Serves 4

Beetroot roasted with feta and watercress

WHEN I GET HOME (Lantern $49.95)

Tamworth-born Matt Moran was raised on a dairy farm at Badgery’s Creek in NSW,

brought up on meat and three veg and while living in regional Australia he developed a

commitment to the land and a love for food and local produce. He launched his first

restaurant in 1991; the third was Aria in the unmatched location overlooking the Sydney

Opera House and the most recent to receive rave reviews, Aria at Brisbane’s Eagle Street

Pier.

With an incredible work ethic, an

abundance of accolades, a bunch

of television credits and food

described as “a revelation”, Matt’s

time with wife Sarah and young

Amelia and Harry “who has an

amazing palate” is precious and

creating dishes for the family in

his kitchen with five ovens and a

walk-in cold room, is

“therapeutic”.

The kitchen “the heart of any

home” is also where recipes for

his latest aptly titled When I

Get Home (Lantern $49.95),

were developed.

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THE TANDOORI PLACE OPENS INRUNAWAY BAY.

The Tandoori Place has a long history with the Gold Coast dining community

dating back to 1984, when owner Surjit Dhillon opened his first restaurant

in Southport. It was here that Surjit began to develop his unique collection

of secret recipes cleverly created from traditional Northern Indian herbs and

spices, to appeal to both Western and Asian tastes.

Now there are ten of his award-winning restaurants here and in Brisbane. Mr

Dhillon has over the past few years given his high achieving staff the opportunity

to become part-owner; and to take over a new restaurant site, and join the group.

Recently, in keeping with this tradition, new boys on the block, Sachit and Pankit

Sharma, along with their father and award-winning chef, Subhash Sharma have

opened the latest Tandoori Place restaurant in Runaway Bay.

Sachit has a history with Surjit's restaurant in Southport, where at 13 years-of-age

he started waiting tables after school, and continued in the restaurant for 6 years,

before going onto Griffith University to achieve his Business Degree. He then

returned to The Tandoori Place and worked hard until Surjit offered him the

opportunity of a lifetime.

Now his whole family is involved; Sanchit handles front-of-house, brother Panchit

tends the tables, and father Subhash rules the kitchen. I've even seen their mother

helping out.

At the entrance sits a tall enclosed aquarium filled with brightly coloured fish that

hover for attention as diners look on. The restaurant itself is fresh and bright, with

seating for about 40 available. Tables are

draped in crisp white tablecloths; and settings of modern white plateware

and shiny cutlery and glassware await hungry diners.

The menu is extensive, and features all the favourites, including a wide selection of

vegetarian dishes, as well as a few 'modern' classics such as Vindaloo Roo, and

Kangaroo Korma.

On the night we dined we chose an array of excellent dishes, the Prawn Marsala

seasoned prawns cooked with mushrooms, garlic, green chilli, onion, tomato and

ginger; Beef Vindaloo - tender meat with a hot kick (my favourite); Paneer Palak

homemade cottage cheese cooked with spinach and spices; Suhka Zeera Aloo

potatoes cooked in cumin seed and spices; Tandoor cooked breads, saffron rice

and Khiri raita, spiced yoghurt with cucumber.

As the restaurant is BYO diners can choose their favourite wines to take along. We

understand that a license has been applied for.

This is perfect dining in warm, friendly surroundings - and with the guys looking

like they just stepped out of a Versace catalogue in their black tailored pants and

shirts, I'm sure that the female clientele will be leading the way.

Tandoori Place is perfect for birthdays and parties, as well as intimate dining.

Located at 3/455 Oxley Dve, Runaway Bay. Ph: 5529 0305

For all locations Ph: 1300 082636

New boys on the block..

Sanchit, Subhash &Panchit Sharma

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FOOD AND WINELOVERS ENJOYED ASPECIAL EVENING

RECENTLY, WHEN CHILLON TEDDER, MAIN

BEACH PLAYED HOST TOTHE CRAGGY RANGE

WINE DINNER.

Guests were treated toan exceptional 6-course tasting menu

matched by outstanding winesfrom N.Z. Craggy Range’slimited edition prestigecollection.

Award-winning ExecutiveChef/Owner, DaranGlasgow presented on arrival- crisp noodle-wrapped prawnand coriander nest with sweetchilli dipping sauce; Blue-fintuna sashimi ,betel leaf,ginger dressing; pepperedWagyu en croute,

caramelised red onion, truffle aioli, served with sparklingRosé. An entrée of confit fillet of Ocean trout with greenpea, broad bean, and pancetta fricassee, minted peamousse, olive oil, was served with 2008 Craggy RangeTe Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc.

The first course consisted of homemade cannelloni of SAcrayfish, creamed baby leeks, seared Queenslandscallops, lemon chive beurre blanc, salmon pearls andwas matched with 2007 Craggy Range Les BeauxCailloux Chardonnay; a second course of ballotine ofquail pocketed with a chicken mousseline and jamonfarce, braised red cabbage, celeriac purée, spiced cherryjus, was presented with 2007 Craggy Range ZebraVineyard Pinot Noir; third course was noisette of milk-fedlamb filled with porcini mushroom, oven-roasted garlic andthyme,pomme purée, ratatouille salsa, pan juices andserved with 2007 Craggy Range Sophia Merlot CabernetFranc.

The main was a fillet of beef Rossini wrapped withpancetta, foie gras parfait, potato galette, buttered babyspinach, black truffle jus and matched with 2007 CraggyRange Le Sol Syrah. And to finish a dessert of bakedsauternes and vanilla custard, fresh raspberries, honeytuile, Chantilly cream served with Craggy RangeNoble.What a night. We can't wait for the next winedinner.

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Guests enjoyed a celebrity chef dinner by Ben O’Donohue at The ReefHouse Palm Cove. Carol Fleming, Vali Little (Delicious Magazine food

editor), Jeff Fleming (E Spas) & Kaylene Murray

Celebrating 30 years of fine dining on the Gold Coast areOskars.Restaurant, Burleigh Heads owners Mandy andMarty Koellrop.

The Phantomvisited SAK’SRestaurant & Barrecently - akaTenor DanielMallari andsoprano CarmelParente,daughter ofSaks ownersAngelo & MariaParente. Carmelflew in fromMelbourneespecially forthe night ofChampagnePopera.

Oatley Wines’ Darren Jahn hosted a dinner at Domani’sMain Beach, to showcase the new vintage of Robert OatleyWines & Montrose Wines. Restaurant owner, Neil Fisherand his fabulous chefs presented a degustation menu toperfectly match that had guests offering applause.

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Talking Turkey WHO SAID TURKEY IS JUST FORCHRISTMAS? EUROPEANS AND AMERICANSARE YEAR-ROUND CONSUMERS AND THETREND IS CATCHING ON IN AUSTRALIA.

The turkey originated in the United State,

Mexico and Central America and is the key

to every Thanksgiving dinner. In Australiawhen we think of turkey, we associate it withChristmas – not what today’s growers want to hear. From turkey production that was dominated by twomajor players who controlled the industry fromdeveloping the preferred hybrids to processing thebirds, the demand today has increased for free-range, hormone-free, organically-raised birds andvarious fresh cuts such as Inghams’ drumsticks,breast steaks, tenderloins, Italian sausagesand wings which are available all yearround.Innovative recipe ideas also add to itsappeal. How about fresh turkey drumsticksgrilled with a lemon and garlic marinade;turkey breast steaks in a light fattoushsalad; Italian turkey sausages servedwith Italian style cannellini beans; ormarinated turkey tenderloinsaccompanied by an Asian salad.Turkey also goes with almonds,hazelnuts, chestnuts, red currantjelly, apple jelly, prosciutto,bacon, sweet potato,tarragon, sage, verjuice,mushrooms and of coursecranberries.Turkey can behandled, cookedand stored in thesame way aschicken, whether youroast or grill. As well as beingdelicious, turkey is also one of theleanest sources of protein on the planet. It’s low insaturated fat, a good source of niacin, plus vitaminB6 and vitamin B12, which are vital for energyproduction and lowering the risk of heart attack.Turkey is also rich in zinc, a remarkable nutrientthat is critical for a healthy immune system.

Asian-flavoured marinatedturkey tenderloinsIngredients:4 fresh turkey tenderloins 1⁄3 cup soy sauce

2 tbs hoi-sin sauce2 tbs peanut oil2 tbs brown sugar 2 tbs sesame oil 3cm piece of ginger, peeled, grated 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder Asian-style salad 1⁄2 wombok (Chinese cabbage), trimmed, finelyshredded 3 green onions, finely sliced 1 large carrot, peeled, grated 2 celery sticks, finely sliced 1 tbs sesame seeds, toasted 100g packet crunchy noodles

Method:Combine soy, hoisin, peanut oil, brownsugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and Chinese fivespice powder in a large ceramic dish. Add turkeytenderloins and turn to coat well with marinade.Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, if time permits.Combine Chinese cabbage, green onions, carrot,celery and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Coverand refrigerate.Preheat a barbecue hotplate on medium heat.Remove turkey tenderloins from marinade, reservingmarinade. Pour marinade into a small saucepan.

Cook tenderloins for 4-5 minutes each side or untilcooked through. Place saucepan with marinadeover a medium heat. Bring to the boil and simmerfor 2 minutes. Add crunchy noodles to salad and toss until wellcombined. Spoon salad onto serving plates. Topwith turkey tenderloins and spoon marinade sauceover tenderloins. Serves 4.

THE DEMAND TODAY HAS INCREASED

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For 17 years, friends Karen

Hirst and Jacqueline

Weiley have shared

many common interests - but

food has always been their

driving passion and seen them

venture forth in search for

culinary delights across

Australia and overseas.

Both ladies also share a

deep love of the Byron Bay area in northern

NSW, just one hour's drive from Surfers

Paradise - in a region famous for its climate,

natural beauty, quality produce, and easy-

going way of life.

The duo has now discovered a great way to

showcase and celebrate the region’s

abundance of delicious food and fine

producers – whilst also satiating their love of

food; by creating a new' tasty' tour for like-

minded individuals and groups.

With the support and enthusiasm of local

producers, Foodscape Tours was established

to offer a unique tasting experience of the

region. Whether you arrive for a corporate visit

or a weekend with friends, Foodscape Tours

will leave your taste buds craving more.

The tour has brought together some of the

best local producers including; Wildbite, Byron

Bay Tea Company, Zentveld’s Coffee, Gold

Crest Macadamias, Saghtar Fine Foods,

Alstonville Poultry, Rainforest Foods, Bangalow

Cheese Company, Wallaby Snack Bars, Coral

Sea Wines, and Stone and Wood Brewery.

Guests are taken on a relaxed bus tour in

intimate groups of 12-20 visiting around 5-8

producers, which not only offers behind the

scenes insights and delicious tastings of local

fare, but also showcases the breathtaking

views of Byron Bay and its hinterland. Different

itineraries feature many different

producers depending upon the

season.

Guests can experience either

the wonderful Foodscape Bus

Tour, where travellers meander

along country roads discovering

‘hidden gems’, including

magnificent plantations, or a

Walking Tour of Byron Bay

uncovering some of its specialty

stores.

So, if you are planning a visit to the area

make sure you book before you arrive so you

won’t miss the opportunity to experience this

deliciously indulgent side of Byron Bay.

Foodscape Bus Tours operate on Thursdays

and Saturdays from 9.00am to 5.00pm -

$139.00 p/p, includes transport, local guide,

tastings and lunch. They also operate on Friday

and Saturday from 9.30am to 2.00pm - $99.00

p/p, includes local guide, tastings and lunch.

For further info: Ph 02 6685 9995 for

bookings, or log onto

www.foodscapetours.com.au

tasty way toexplore Byron Bay...

Everybody’s nuts Ten gongs for a Byron Bay based gourmet food producer confirm that macadamias are on the tipof everyone’s taste buds.Brookfarm was awarded ten medals at the recent Sydney Royal Fine Food Show, including Goldfor its oven roasted macadamia nuts with Australian spices. And profits from the Walkabout rangeof exotic fruit and nuts mixes, which won a host of silver medals, will assist the Australian-basedRainforest Rescue project in its aims to protect the Daintree Rainforest in North Queensland. Pam and Martin Brook’s range of high quality macadamia-based products was first sold at theBangalow Markets in November 2000. Today fame has spread and the products are distributedthroughout the world from national and international airlines and hotels to independentsupermarkets and department stores, plus in somewhat of a coup, they’re on the shelves of theiconic New York department store Macy’s. “We’re thrilled to win these medals,” says a chuffed Martin Brook. “Over the years we have beenfortunate to receive many awards for our macadamia muesli and now it’s great that our newWalkabout fruit and nut range has also been recognized. It’s a reflection of our hard workingteam, who like us share a passion for quality.”


RestaurantsRewarded....E’cco echoes

success

At Queensland’s largest

hospitality and tourism

awards, the 2009

Restaurant & Catering Awards

for Excellence, e’cco Brisbane’s

chef/owner Philip Johnson

triumphed for a second year with the supreme accolade

of restaurant of the year. He also collected a gong as the

best contemporary Australian restaurant.

Amongst the other Brisbane winners were Mons Ban

Sabai Thai Garden Restaurant, for Best BYO and Best Thai;

Best Seafood - Lure Seafood Restaurant at The Coro; Best

Pizza - Sugo Mi; Best European - C’est Bon; Best Coffee

Shop/ Tea Room - High Societea; Best Café - Boroughs

Café Wine Bar; Best Chinese - Enjoy Inn; Best Italian - Bar

Alto; and Best Fine Dining - Gianni’s Restaurant.

Brisbane restaurateur John Kilroy’s new Jellyfish

Restaurant picked up both Best New and Best Specialty

Cuisine awards while his Cha Cha

Char regained its title as

Queensland’s Best Steak

Restaurant.

The Sunshine Coast’s Wasabi

won Best Asian; Rococo Noosa -

Best Entertainment, Lindoni’s

Ristorante Italiano - Best Alfresco

Dining; Blue Ginger - Best Informal

Dining; and Best Indian – India

Today.

On the Gold Coast Chill on Tedder

won Best Chef Owner; the Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold

Coast- Waves Restaurant - Best Casual Dining Buffet; and

the Gold Coast Arts Centre - Best Venue Caterer 2009.

Nu Nu in Palm Cove was awarded Queensland’s Best

Breakfast Restaurant; The Beach House on Hamilton

Island won Best Tourism; and the Brisbane Convention

and Exhibition Centre received top accolades with both

Best Function/Convention Centre Caterer and Caterer of

the Year 2009.

Queensland’s best will now compete in the Restaurant

& Catering National Awards for Excellence on19 October

at Canberra’s Parliament House.

Cravings for cravats & good food

After ten nights in a row, dishing out lashings of tongue-in-cheek

humour, loveable larrikin and consummate foodie Matt Preston

was at Noosa’s berardo’s to promote Cravat-A-Licious.The Selected

Works of the MasterChef Critic (Random House $34.95)

He’s revered like a rock star, is known as the cravat-wearing critic and

hulking soulful judge on TV’s crazily successful MasterChef but it’s his

writing that has had the food-world talking for the past ten years.

His tales from top Michelin-starred restaurants in the world to the grungiest

holes in the wall; the ritual of a traditional annual pig kill to lunch at a Sikh

temple in the burbs; to MasterChef, Heston Blumenthal and Margaret

Fulton, re-living a 70’s soiree, making the perfect risotto and trailer-trash

cocktails, the book romps across continents in search of the world’s finest

salts and sugars, borders on the irreverent yet is very intelligent.

Gold medal shiraz JIMBOUR WINES, WITHVINEYARDS BASED AT

HISTORIC JIMBOUR STATIONOUTSIDE DALBY, CONTINUES

TO CLIMB THE LADDER OFSUCCESS.

Major achievements for the Ludwig Leichhardt

Reserve Shiraz 2007 are a gold medal at the recent

San Francisco International Wine Competition, a

silver medal at the Queensland Wine Awards late

last year and a three-star rating in the prestigious

Winestate Magazine’s World’s Greatest Shiraz

Challenge for 2009.

“It’s a very significant result for the company, the

Darling Downs region and our State,” says Jimbour

Director David Russell, adding credit was due to

Master of Wine, Peter Scudamore-Smith and the

Jimbour team lead by Bert Biggs the vineyard

manager. “We’re working hard to earn a ‘local hero’

status for our product and encouraging every

household in the Darling Downs to enjoy a bottle

of Jimbour with friends and visitors from interstate

and overseas.

“The wine is a wonderful example of a warm

climate shiraz – deliberately different to the cold

climate vintages and rated among the best the

nation can produce.”

For the Winestate judging, 704 wines were

tasted with Jimbour being one of only two

Queensland wines to achieve a mention amongst

some of the most well known brands in the

country. It ranked Jimbour in the $25-$30 category

alongside producers such as Yalumba, Elderton,

Eldridge, Tanunda, Xabregas, Tyrrells, Pepperjack

and d’Arenberg.

e’cco chef/owner Philip Johnson

Sofitel Brisbane sizzles withBrazilian Mushrooms

Visiting Brazilian chef Paulo Siqueira, and

Mushroom Australia BBQ Ambassador, Ed

Halmagyi (Fast ED) tantalised guests on the

rooftop with barbecued mushroom delights

spiced with Herbie Hemphill's Brazilian Spice Mix,

an aromatic blend of paprika, ginger, salt, garlic,

onion, cumin, coriander seed and leaf, allspice,

cinnamon, pepper and chilli.

“Brazilian cooking is all about flavours and

taste. The local restaurants here love learning how

to make healthy options more interesting.

Australians are like Brazilians – we enjoy eating

well. We want a tasty meal, that is okay for our hips

and heart too!” said Paulo.

As guests sipped luscious Caipirinhas featuring

Sagatiba Cachaca, the highlight of the evening

was the Brazilian dancers who shimmied, bobbed,

ducked and sizzled the night away.

Can I say Olé!!

Mushroom BBQ maestro Ed Halmagyi at Sofitel

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Collection: Australia & New ZealandThe holidays are right around the corner andMr & Mrs Smith, the world's boutique hotelexperts, have a sexy new book to pop underthe Christmas tree. Mr & Mrs Smith BoutiqueHotel Collection: Australia and New Zealandis the sixth in the must-have worldwide Mr &Mrs Smith series - and the first in this part of theworld. A collectionof more than 30 ofthe best boutiqueproperties downunder. As well asevocativephotographs andentertainingreviews, there aretips to cover everypracticality, plus in-the-know details,such as the bestrooms to book,recommendedrestaurants andbeaches, and thelowdown on local arts and culture.Each book also comes with an exclusivemembership card, entitling Smith members toupgrades, discounts and other life-enhancingextras. Mr & Mrs Smith is the indispensableguide to ensure travellers get the hotel addressright first time. RRP $45.00Available in Borders and allgood independent bookshops from 30th November,just in time for Christmas.

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CompanyFor a luxurious Christmasgift, look no further then TheWhite Linen Company,which offers premium bed,bathroom and table linen.The White Linen Company has a range ofpremium Egyptian, Italian and organic cottonbed, bathroom and kitchen linen as well asfresh scented candles – ideal for any room inthe house, all available just in time forChristmas. It’s only available on-line so no

need to fight the Christmasqueues.Visit:www.whitelinencompany.com.au

5: PERFECT GIFTFOR EVERYONE –WHEN ONLY THEBEST WILL DO! G.H. MUMM CORDON ROUGEA worthy exemplar of G.H.

MUMM’s quest forexcellence, G.H.MUMM CordonRouge, the flagship wineof the House, is a distinctivelyfresh and powerfulChampagne with impeccableconsistency of taste. In the late19th century, this Champagnewas decorated with the CordonRouge red sash, a Frenchsymbol of excellence andprestige. Emblematic of therichness and finesse thatcharacterise the company’sown vineyards, Cordon Rouge

has proudly worn its famous sash since 1876,now the hallmark of one of the world’s mostrenowned Champagnes.G.H. MUMM Cordon Rouge has become anicon of the Champagne category andepitomises Georges Hermann Mumm’s maximof “only the best.”

G.H. MUMM CordonRouge comes in afestive red and gold giftbox. RRP $77.00

6: PERFECTGIFT FORTHATSPECIALLADYPERRIER-JOUËT

BELLE EPOQUE

VINTAGE 1999For the ultimate glamour girl – Perrier-JouëtBelle Epoque is the perfect gift. This exquisiteBelle Epoque Champagne expresses aparticular style of elegance and finesse. In1902, Emile Gallé, master glassmaker fromthe Ecole de Nancy and leading light of theArt Nouveau movement, created the floral

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decoration of anemones that still adornsevery bottle of the Belle Epoque cuvéetoday.Fine aromas of white-flowers, honey,nougat and almond cake are unveiledon tasting – a treat for those fond ofdelicacies.Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Vintage1999 comes in a luxurious dark-green embossed gift case. RRP$260.00 Available from fine wineand liquor merchants across thecountry.

7: PERFECT ‘KRISKRINGLE’ GIFT

2007WIRRA WIRRA ‘CHURCH BLOCK’

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SHIRAZ,

MERLOTSecret Santas - This wine is a unique andspecial drop for the festive season – it wasthe first wine the late Greg Trott producedunder the Wirra Wirra label, and isnamed after one of McLaren Vale’s originalvineyards.The 2007 vintage is a blend of 52%Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Shiraz and21% Merlot and displays all the hallmarks ofthe well established ‘Church Block’ style. Withfresh, red berry fruit on the nose with a hint of mint

and spicy oak, this red is sure to make you aKris Kringle favourite. RRP $23.00Available from all good liquor merchants.

8: PERFECT PLACE TOHOLD YOUR PRE-CHRISTMAS GETTOGETHER...

YOUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANT.Choose your favourite restaurant for aget together with friends for a pre-Christmas luncheon or dinner. If it is aBYO venue - haveeach dining couplebring along one oftheir favourite wines.Then each guest cansample a small tastingof each wine for abetter understanding oftheir friends’ tastes.Wine is a verypersonal passion - so

here is a wonderful way to learn moreabout each other.Be sure to organise a designateddriver, point 05 driver service, ororganise a maxi-taxi or limousine for

safe transfers home afterwards.

9: PERFECT GIFTFOR THE MANIN YOUR LIFE

CHIVAS REGAL 18 YEAR OLDFor true whisky connoisseurs,consider giving your man a bottle ofChivas Regal 18 Year Old 750ml,ABV 40%. It’s a careful blend ofwhiskies that have been hand-selected for their exceptionalrichness, and then aged in oak casksfor a minimum of 18 years beforebottling. An intense dark ambercolour, Chivas 18 has a velvety, darkchocolate palate with elegant floralnotes and a wisp of sweet mellowsmokiness. A truly indulgent whisky,it’s sure to make any occasionmemorable.Guaranteed to appeal to even themost discerning man, the stylish gift

box and luxurious taste of Chivas Regal18 Year Old makesthe ideal gift thisChristmas.RRP$159.99Available at liquorretailers nationally.

10: PERFECTGIFT FORYOUR BESTMATEA CASE OF CROWN LAGERFor 90 years, Crown Lager has been Australian for“the beer you have when you want to celebrate

something special” - aperfect gift for anAustralian Christmas.Crown Lager isbrewed using only thebest barley and Prideof Ringwood hops.The result is a creamyfruitiness with a richmalty mid-palate anda crisp, clean finish.

Crown Lager’sdistinctive full-flavoured

premium lager tasteis perfect tocelebrate thisfestive season.Despite itsformidablebrewing heritageand royalconnections,Crown is notstanding still. Justlast year it led the

way with the creation of the Australian luxury beersegment with Crown Ambassador Reserve Lager,and its annual release is now marked on everybeer aficionado’s calendar.You’ll even find a bottle in theQueen’s Royal Cellars – that’sCrown for you. Crown LagerRRP$45 per case.

11: PERFECTGIFT FOR EVERYEVERYONE A WORLD VISION SMILES GIFT CERTIFICATE

This year, instead of that extra present for a friendor family member, why not provide a new well forclean drinking water, farm implements to growcrops, goats, ducks,chickens, pigs etc for a

struggling Third World village. Justthink of all the good you can do bypurchasing something tangible andlong-lasting for those in need.www.worldvision.com.au/smiles

12: PERFECT GIFTTO BRING TO AFAMILY BASH

Australia’s best known wine brand

Jacob’s Creek, has just launched two new winesin time for the Christmas season. Lightly sparkling,these two wines are perfect for barbecues andfestive entertaining.Jacob’s Creek Sparkling MoscatoPale straw in colour, this wine has delicate tropicalaromas with undertones of pear and peach and ahint of honeysuckle. At only 9% alcohol, thissparkling wine is delicious teamed with antipasti,chargrilled seafood and summer fruit desserts.Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Moscato RoséSoft pink in colour with a fine bead and mousse,there are aromas of raspberries and strawberriesand a touch of pear. Yum! RRP $12.99 Availableat all good leading liquor stores.

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A young couple’s fortitude was rewarded when their hotel, barand restaurant in the heart of Brisbane opened to critical acclaim.Portal HotelWriter: Helen Flanagan

Unique France...From their charming South of France building in Milton,Unique France is relocating to a gallery style showroom inFortitude Valley, Brisbane.

After 7 years of trading,establishing theircredibility in the world offine French antiques andArt in Australia, DenisGeoffray and Gregoired’Harcourt are makingthe change into a largerspace to present theircollection. The Unique Franceelegant provincialfurniture, the finemarquetry pieces, classicsof the 18th and19thcentury, as well as the ArtDeco items have found

their new comfort in this large contemporary space. Thepaintings of French art schools echo to the porcelain deSevres or Compagnie des Indes, and reflect on the Baccaratglassware. It is like entering into a modern gallery wheretimeless pace is illuminated by crystal chandeliers.The warmth is set up from floor to ceiling, like a nest for thehand-picked pieces throughout France. The different designs

by L’Amourette Parquetry bring with their traditionalmarquetry and customised parquetry flooring a feeling ofgrandeur. The exactitude of the chiseled woods in curves,volute shapes of organic blossoming branches create alightness of stepping through the gallery. The natural pigment colours used in depth on the wallsexecuted by Idea Creation show the best of their talent.Using ancestral techniques of Tadelakt, Marmorino from theRenaissance and other different Lime finishing the wallsbecome alive. The 17th century Aubusson tapestry, symbolic piece forUnique France, climbs now onto the 4 metre high ceiling oftheir new gallery. What a perfect set-up for their collection,which invite us into a new beautiful journey through thedifferent periods and provinces of France.Gregoire d’Harcourt, will take you on a tour documentingthe history of each piece, that he and his business partner,Denis Geoffray, have sourced from throughout France.Based in Paris, Denis is responsible for maintaining contactwith the owners of fine provincial homes, chateaux andgrand city residences. As Gregoire explains: “ These homesare valuable sources for Unique France’s collection andensure the stock changes constantly ” Their passion for antiques and decoration means thatwhatever you are looking for in your décor, they will sourceit for you in France, so that you will have your next treasure.

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It would be almost impossible to find another central Gold Coastproperty to compare in terms of innovative design and excellence oflocation, to this prime Monaco Street property.

This prestigious home faces due north with sweeping views across the wide reaches of the

Nerang River to the stunning Surfers Paradise skyline. Perfectly positioned on a huge 2,130 square

metre allotment, this property features canal frontage on the eastern boundary, as well as an

incredible 90 metres of river frontage, and also enjoys views of the tranquil green, 8 acre landscape

of Albert Park directly across the street.

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areas, the home blends classic elegance with contemporary lifestyle

inclusions. While the interior boasts polished limestone flooring in

the living areas; and two levels of floor to ceiling tinted glazing, which

offers spectacular river and city views that are easily transported

indoors; the outside features honed marble and granite paving to

create the ultimate in entertaining areas..

Two sets of ornate gates lead into the multi-car garage, and the

double-door formal entrance is the centrepiece of the classic porte

cochere. Here, the visitor steps onto a toughened glass floor panel

sitting atop a pebbled steam. The perfect introduction to the unique

nature of this beautifully crafted home.

Elegant formal living and dining areas are perfectly located along

the river aspect of the home beneath a towering atrium. Windows

feature remote-controlled drapes and sunblinds, and lounge areas

are carpeted in pure wool. And, of course the home includes ducted

air-conditioning, Vacumaid, security and video intercom

Inspired casual living is easy, with a superb granite and stainless

steel kitchen featuring metallic lacquered cabinetry, textured glass

splashbacks and the latest Miele appliances. Just perfect for any

budding 'master chef'. The kitchen opens via folding glass doors

onto exquisite water-themed gardens and a resort-sized salt water

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'suspended' above the river, and is complemented with a sound

system and LED lighting. A second smaller pavilion featuring a glass

floor sits over a fish pond stocked with colourful fish and fed by a

natural rock waterfall.

Throughout the home, decorative cornices and architraves,

imported light fittings and timber window shutters exude a

subdued elegance.

Internal walls are finished in a special artistic painted effect to

tone with the natural hues of the limestone floors. Adjacent to the

lavish guest suite featuring its own kitchenette, is a handsome

executive study, with its own entry and custom-designed

library/display cabinets.

A graceful staircase leads to the three family bedrooms, all with

private balcony, dressing room and ensuite. The majestic master

suite opens onto a large terrace overlooking the pool, and

incorporates a luxurious ensuite with spa and a two-way dressing

room.

At the western end of the home is a media lounge featuring a

decorative recessed ceiling with cleverly concealed lighting. All

areas open out onto tiled patios and manicured lawns and

overlook the water.

This is the home that dreams are made for.

For Sale by PublicAuctionOn-site @ 6.30PMTuesday 20th October2009For more details contact:

John Natoli, Director,

Prestige Residential

Ph: +61 414 453 221 Telephone:

+61 7 5588 0200

Email: [email protected]

Or view on:

www.colliers.com.au

Photography: Steve Ryan

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Something Old, Something New...Brenden Huntly's collective inspiration and vision created Village - aphilosophy, simply to produce fabulous handcrafted furniture combiningquality and value.They bring together the best of East and West emphasising simplicityand style.Their exclusive use of reclaimed teak, natural and organic materials,and traditional skills, are combined to create the latest in furnituremaking techniques. All our wood is dried to international standards incomputerised kilns.Every piece of furniture sold at Village supports the non-profitorganisation Trees4Trees. The foundation distributes free seedlings tosustain forestry practices, to local village communities, as well assponsoring educational programs to raise awareness on ourenvironmental impact.Village donates on your behalf, for every furniture purchase, by givingback to the environment. You receive a unique World IdentificationNumber (serial), in which via the internet, you can see the differencemade - by receiving information about where your trees are planted,

and the funding used to give life back to the world in which we live.Take a look at Village, their brand new store opening mid-November, houses a range of unique furniture,homewares, inspirational books, world music and fashion for the savvy individual.

Village - live inspired - Shop 1/54 Bundall Rd, Bundall Phone (07) 5588 8223 www.villagegallery.com.au

Basalt and TravertineinspirationFor a prestige project like Settlers Cove, light ivoryTravertine, together with honed Basalt, provide stylish andtimelessly elegant surrounds for the pool setting, Bali hutsand spa. The surface of these materials complies withAustralian anti-slip regulations and feel great on the feet.The Travertine tiles have been laid vertically andhorizontally, together with borders of honed basalt whichprovide a pleasing contrast. One of the best things is thatthese tiles are a continuation of those used throughout theproject in living areas, balconies, terraces and poolsurrounds.Available from:Sareen Stone - 507 Olsen Avenue Southport Phone 07 5539 2088 www.sareen.com.au [email protected]

White water views from the rugged headlands at Noosa to the distantshimmer of the white sand dunes of Moreton Island, this is indeed a milliondollar vista.

If your taste is for seclusion .. but not for isolation, this magnificent homeshould be top of your list. By day, watch the whales and yachts cruise toplaces unknown .. by night you can almost reach the stars as the moon

emerges from the sea.Positioned at the end of a quiet laneway, the visitor has no idea as they

enter through the security of the double doors, that their breath will betaken away … highly polished Queensland hardwood floors reflect the clearblue sky which meets the Pacific Ocean at eye level.

Built over 3 totally private levels, all with ocean and parkland views, thishome has 4 double bedrooms, several private sundecks and offers coolocean breezes on even the balmiest summer evening.

Every family member has been considered in the unique floor plan. A very functional, chef’s kitchen with caesar stone bench tops, Smeg gas

cooktop, double drawer dish washer and the state of the art 2 pack finish onthe cupboards with self closing drawers and racks for easy access to everycorner… and of course ocean views for the chef.

For the few wintery nights there is the ambience of the log burning fireplace and a concealed movie projection screen which appears at the touchof a button.

The master suite isthe “ my time” escapewe all long for. A hugebedroom with sittingarea, spacious walk inwardrobe .. and abathroom like noother, allowing a spaexperience withcoastal views and acolourful shower withtile murals created by alocal artist.

An airconditionedmedia room, a hotelsize linen room and a wine cellar ad to the lifestyle.

For the teenagers or visitors there are 2 double bedrooms with a doubleentry bathroom and enormous timber sundeck, sheltered amongst thetropical foliage ..and yes ocean views. This level also encompasses the librarywith its own private sundeck.

If this is your dream .. make it a reality now. Virtual Tour www.open2view.com.au property 103809

Mal Charlwood Licensed Real Estate Agent & Auctioneer.Mobile: 0417 711 771

Email: [email protected]: www.thegoodlifeproperty.com.au

If your taste is for seclusion... but not for isolation, this magnificent home should be top of your list

TGL we sell more than property, we sell lifestyle

Asimply stunning Lifestyle .. just a 10 minute walkto a secluded beach and just a 5 minute drive tothe restaurant precinct of Coolum Beach or the

Hyatt Golf Club .. a little further to the Airport and veryeasy access to the Bruce Highway & Brisbane.

• Built over 3 levels • Hardwood floors • 4 Doublebedrooms • Several sundecks • Chefs kitchen caesar

stone benches,Smeg gas cooktop, double drawdishwasher • Fire place • Concealed projection screen• Air-con media room • Wine cellar • Private entry to 2

dble bedrooms PLUS sensational master ensuite spa...

If this is your dream .. make it a reality now. Inspections by appointment only. Virtual Tour

www.open2view.com.au property 103809

Auction: 11.00am Saturday 14th November, 2009.Unless sold prior.

SITTING HIGH ALOFT ON ONE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST’S MOST SPECTACULAR HOMESITES IS A PROPERTY THAT THE EAGLES WOULD ENVY.

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Great outdoors When it comes to the latest tends in European furniture

design there is arguably none finer than Domo Collections,which is steered by Frank Novembre, who has had over25 years experience in the furniture industry and a knack

for selecting furniture suitable to Australian homes. “The home is like a blank canvas,” says Frank. “People

select furniture to create their own sanctuary and toexpress their personality.”

Dedon furniture combines comfort, style and longevity tocreate a stunning range of sophisticated outdoor furniture,

perfect for the garden, poolside or patio. Each piece isindividually hand-woven using totally weather-proof man-

made fibre, developed and manufactured in Germany,hand woven in Cebu, Phillipines. It will not fade nor

deteriorate making it ideal for the Australian environment.Adding an essence of French charm to any garden setting,

the Jardin collection is a range of wrought-iron furniture.Inspired by the woven French metal furniture of the late

19th century, its casual elegance is matched by sturdinessand durability. Designed by Frank and also made in the

Philippines, the chairs, tables, multi-tiered planters andbench seats are finished in granite or giverny.S

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“The success of the Gorjoso chair has become the inspiration for a wholerange of furniture and applies the same principles of simplicity and qualitywith a contemporary appeal.” The latest incarnation of Gorjoso is an indoor chair featuring turned wengetimber dowls, mirror polished stainless steel bows and a soft upholsteredleather sling. It won the VIVID 2007 Commercial Award at Furnitex,Australia's largest furniture exhibition. “A great mix of materials…wellfinished and really comfortable…the flexibility of a replaceablecover…excellent market potential” were some of the judges comments.

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Dedon Hemisphere revolving lounge chair and revolving footstool

Oh so chic!Spectacular hand printedfabric chair available fromNoosa Classics - GibsonRoad Noosaville

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The NewNeutral – ByVersace StoneWith a name synonymouswith style world-wide,Versace’s revered status onglobal fashion catwalks ismaking a statement in thehome. The epitome of styleand luxury, Versace Palaceceramic design will tile theway for flooring trends inseasons-to-come.The latest range from the line,Versace ContemporaryOro/Almond, embodies themost sought-after features offashion couture from therunways. In terms of colourcomposition, this is a matchmade in Milan. The richgold undertones of the Orotile compliment the chicneutral of the Almond hue,merging to create a lookthat will never go out-of-fashion.

To locate your local VersacePalace Stone distributer call1300 993 623. For furtherinformation on Artistic Stonelog ontowww.artisticstone.com.au.

Guilt-free showers Showers that save money and don’t cost the environment sound too good to betrue however with Satinjet, that’s possible. Conventional showers use single jets

of water and produce a narrow, needle-like spray. The ingenious Satinjettechnology propels twin jets of water to collide, turning into thousands of tiny

droplets that feel soft enough for the face, yet are strong enough for the entirebody. Water saving can save the average family of four 100,000 litres eachyear,* with the WELS three-star rated, shower range, as it uses only 7.5 and

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Floored by masterpieces The distinctive Rug Collection range is designed to bring a sense of artand style into any home. The stunning designs and classic solids exhibit

a strong emphasis on fashion-forward colours and tactile textures withplush or textured piles, all available in standard sizes.

Superbly crafted in India, the collection also features the work of someof Australia’s freshest designers including Nicola Cerini, Sixhands and

the Indigenous collection features artwork from famous Aboriginalartists.

For example the Olgas (Kata Juta) is by Vincent Forrester, who explains:“It is a painting of the Olgas from a perspective I’m allowed to paint.

Kata Juta is a sacred men’s site so I am not allowed to share the deepstory with people who are not initiated in the teachings of our people.”Director Simon Robinson says his aim is to deliver leading edge design

at a reasonable price: “I’ve always loved the artistic quality of a rugand have worked closely with a number of designers to bring a sense

of innovation and fashion to the home. I’m proud to say we haveachieved this.”

Looking to think outside of the square Simon also offers customisationand can create a rug to any size, shape or colour. “Simply choose yourstyle of yarn, texture, and a design from the current collection or request

a design that is as individual as you are. From design to completion,the In Vogue service usually takes six weeks for delivery and is a truly

affordable option”.The Rug Collection is available at leading rug retailers or visit:

www.therugcollection.com.au

The Olgas by Vincent Forrester

Creating the Charme a laFrançaise...

“The most important aspect of interior decoration is to give a place soul and

to make it unique”: this is Marine clave de Otaola’s work motto. Marine studied

interior architecture during the 90’s in Paris, where she started her career

renovating luxury apartments. While working for the Jacques Garcia Agency in

early 2000, Marine was offered the unique opportunity to participate in

redesigning some of the Parisian palaces, castles, renowned international

restaurants and boutique hotels. International clientele recognised and

appreciated Marine’s talent, and as she travelled to the world’s great cities,

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variety of large-scale projects, including Jumeriah Tower in Abu Dhabi and

the Intercontinental Resort in Fiji.

Marine has now settled on the Gold Coast, where the lifestyle here has

evoked a new source of inspiration for her decoration expertise. Marine’s

authentic French influences help her to create a new contemporary and

charming atmosphere for any space. This “charme a la Française” is brought

to life through BLUE PEARL DÉCOR.


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‘the hamptons look’Creating that special look is now a breeze...‘the Hamptons look’ named after the style ofholiday home in the beachside upmaket LongIsland USA.The style of fabrics, muted colours, paintedand bleached timbers combine to create thetimeless and elegant style that fits in to ourown Gold Coast lifestyle. From apartments tobeachside cottages to luxury mansions theHamptons is the ‘look’. Available fromRococo DesignAshmore Road Bundall

‘the complete garden look’The Complete Garden is all about lifestyle. From Tuscaninspired water fountains and classical urns, to goldetched picture frames and romantic lamps, the range ofproducts you will find at The Complete Garden is bothextensive and eclectic. Each piece is chosen to inspirehome owners when creating their own sanctuary amidstthe fast pace of today’s world.

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SHOP 7 HOMEWORLD HELENSVALE502 Hope Island Road Helensvale P: 5561 8244 F: 5561 8355E: [email protected] www.thecompletegardencentre.com.au

From Tuscan inspired outdoorsettings and fountains, to exquisitehome decor and giftware, sourcedthroughout the world and chosen toinspire.

Introducing our new range ofFrench designed apparel. Veryelegant and very original...

THE COMPLETE GARDEN FORTHE COMPLETE LIFESTYLE...


Outdoor FurnitureOutdoor furniture has now evolved with DuneOutdoor Luxuries providing captivating designsin synthetic wicker collections for theindoor/outdoor room. Aluminium frames withco-ordinating hand woven wickers and lushfabrics. Sun loungers, daybeds, sofas,modulars, dining, stone tables, stainless steeland accessories complete the Dune concept.Dune provides 5 star customer service withdelivery, installation and setup optionsavailable. Enjoy the indoor/outdoor experience withDune. Outdoor furniture Brisbane and GoldCoast.


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NAME IN A FRAME:“IDEAL FOR CHILDREN, GRAND CHILDREN, PETS,

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ESSENTIALLY THE ART MUST BE AN ORIGINAL- NOT DIGITAL, BE FOR AN ABN REGISTERED

OFFICE, AND BE BOUGHT BEFORE 31DECEMBER 09.

ATO CONFIRMS INVESTMENT ALLOWANCE FOR ARTWORKS

Lowensteins Arts Management CPAs, have received

confirmation from the ATO that small businesses (turnover

below $2m) are eligible to receive an investment allowance of

up to 50% on the purchase of artworks up to 31 December

2009¹. Businesses with turnover over $2m are also eligible for an

investment allowance - please see note below for details.²

The arts accountancy firm sought this advice in June by

putting forward a number of guidelines that they believed

would enable artworks to be claimed under the new allowance.

Lowensteins argued that an art-enhanced work environment

can generate greater productivity and that there is a causal

relationship between businesses displaying artwork and the

income of their clients.

One of the most important of these was that the allowance

should only apply to NEW artworks created by professional

artists registered with an ABN or a recognised overseas artist.

Among the guidelines accepted by the ATO to qualify for the

allowance are

1. Artworks are used in Australia primarily for business

purposes (artwork would not qualify if its exposure were limited

to only its owner); 2. Artworks must be tangible, therefore

exclude digital art; and 3. Artworks cannot be trading stock, or

intended for sale in the foreseeable future.

The following examples illustrates the impact of the allowance

using straight-line depreciation. • Before the investment

allowance, under division 42-500, the division only provided for

a write off over 100 years : Artwork purchased for $20,000 (net

of GST); Depreciation $ 200 equates to the tax deduction

available. • Utilising the investment allowance for a small

business (<$2m): Artwork purchased for $20,000 (net of GST);

Depreciation $ 200 and Investment Allowance $10,000 =

$10,200 tax deduction available.

Notes: ¹Applies to assets purchased for at least $1,000 from

13/12/08 to 31/12/09. ²For businesses with turnover >$2m, the

investment allowance is 30% from 13/12/08 to 30/6/09 and

10% from 1/7/09 to 31/12/09 and applies to assets purchased

for at least $10,000.

Please consult with your accountant. More information is

available from the following websites:

http://www.ato.gov.au/taxprofessionals/content.asp?doc=/

Content/00175431.htm

FrameZ & DeZign, check out the gallery and

showroom at 84 Upton Street, Bundall.

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Website: www.framezanddezign.com.au

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Perched on a plum riverfront

site, the two bedroom, small

garden apartment was

overdue for a major refurbishment. It

was dull and dark. The terracotta-tiled

floors had outlived their welcome, the

kitchen was very yesterday, small

bathrooms were boring and old-

fashioned, ditto the bedrooms and

window treatments plus the living

area was over-furnished with a clunky entertainment unit and tired

tables, chairs and a sofa had gone way beyond their use-by date.

The brief was simple: Open up the apartment, make it a more liveable

space and create an indoor/outdoor environment that was conducive to

the sub-tropical climate.

Initially the strategy was also simple: Completely strip the apartment

which entailed scrapping the wall cupboards and refrigerator bulkhead

on the western wall of the kitchen, removing other kitchen cupboards

that intruded into the dining area to stream more light indoors, and take

up the cracked tile floor in readiness for

new 600mm square tiles. A glitch: The

floor/slab was so uneven it needed re-

floating.

The kitchen was re-designed, the

bench space extended and cupboards

reconfigured to accommodate space

savers from such as a LG Lightwave

convection/microwave oven with a pull

down door; a Fisher & Paykel integrated

dish drawer; and what’s believed to be a

first for a Hastings Street apartment, an

innovative multi-temperature

refrigerated drawer. The Fisher & Paykel

Izona cool drawer cools, freezes,

preserves and freshens food using five

specifically designed temperature

controls.

The bathrooms, simply retiled with

floor to ceiling 600mm x 300mm white

tiles laid horizontally, have feature tiles in

the shower areas, 2-pac vanity units with

Caesar stone tops and large frosted trim

glass mirrors.

In the living area, a floating shelf accommodates the ultra slim DVD

player and the Ipod docking station. The Plasma TV was attached to the

wall with a bracket.

Hayman's ‘whitewash’ on the walls, matched the frames of the faux

wicker sofas; the bright feature wall harmonised with the scatter

cushions; and the white Vogue vinyl shutters in the bedrooms and the

living area added privacy and a tropical flavour.

Bifold doors brought the outdoors in and revealed an expansive timber

deck and garden, designed by John Scomparin’s Outside Noosa to give

the appearance of depth, was landscaped with low maintenance shrubs

such as gardenias, radicans, metrosideros and hibiscus and low voltage

lighting highlighted the palms and group plantings.

“The Brisbane-based owners were thrilled with the interpretation of

the brief they gave me,” says Plantation Living Design’s Tony Flanagan. “It’s

morphed into a light, bright, very liveable, contemporary space – an oasis

of calm, complemented by a generous al fresco entertaining area.”

www.plantationlivingdesign.com

photos: www.jaseimages.com.au


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Linen & Thread Made in France: Linen and

Thread by Monique Lyonnet

(Murdoch $34.95),

Shows you how to use versatile linen to

create and embellish forty stylish

accessories for the home.

Follow the simple instructions to sew

cushions, table linen, aprons, blankets and

bags, and then embroider the

homewares with the charming motifs

provided. All that’s needed for a perfect

finish is an exquisite length of rick-rack or

braid.

Illustrated with drawings of the

individual steps and beautiful

photographs of the finished projects, this

book will inspire both novice

embroiderers and accomplished needle

workers.

Creator of the brand and shop ‘La Croix

& la Manière’ in Paris, a haberdashery

that's a benchmark in the world of

embroidery, author Monique Lyonnet is

an insatiable creator who can't keep her

curious hands still, and who loves linen,

ribbons, braids,

Go Cruisingby Joanna and Ben Hall

Published by New Holland RRP

$49.95

Grab the deck chair, perhaps a Martini,

lay back and relax, as Cruising takes you

on an adventure around the world. This

hardback, fully illustrated new book is the

ultimate bible for people who enjoy the

romance of the sea.

Cruising is flavour of the month at the

moment. The International Cruise Council

of Australasia recorded a 26% increase in

2008 in Australian cruise patronage with a

record 330,949 Australians taking a

cruising holiday. Fifty nine percent opted

for the budget/lower end of the market

with trips within/to Australia, New

Zealand and the South Pacific.

Cruising today has progressed way

beyond the days when the difference

between First and Third class travel

literally meant the difference between

five star luxury and dingy below deck

‘cattle holds’. Today, cruising is a relaxing,

pleasurable experience for people of all

ages and on all budgets.

Peter Howard’sBBQ CollectionPublished by New Holland RRP

$50.00

Peter Howard made his name

demonstrating how the Australian

barbecue can be used successfully with

contemporary cuisine. His methods have

seen him become one of the leading

food journalists in Australia, and recently

he was inducted into the industry’s Hall of

Fame. A few years ago Peter quipped that

about the only thing you couldn’t do on a

barbecue was cook a soufflé. How times

have changed. The modern barbecue

even allows you to do that….and this

new book shows you how to create a

perfect passionfruit souffle on the barbie.

His BBQ Collection is a user-friendly

cookbook (much like Peter himself )

featuring over 300 pages of ideas the

perfect cookbook for entertaining - filled

with great recipe ideas, and the very best

barbecue dishes that Peter has

championed throughout his career.

House Detox200 ideas to declutter your

home - room by room.

We all accumulate clutter - and if you

are losing the battle against clutter, then

this fabulous little book is just what you

need.

If you can't remember the last time you

saw your floor; if you scramble to hide

things away when visitors call - and if you

are constantly blaming your spouse or

children for the mess - then you definitely

need to detox your home.

With simple, easy to follow guidelines,

tip an advice, this book takes you through

your home - room by room, and shows

you how reducing the clutter will not

only create more space, but also create a

sense of harmony and well being.

Time to get started. RRP $12.95

Published by PR Books Ltd

available from Village, Live

Inspired, Bundall.

books

Wizards of WaverlyPlace - The Movie

This holiday season's must-own magical family

comedy Wizards of Waverly Place: the Movie, stars Disney

'tween-sensation Selena Gomez as Alex Russo, the

hippest and most hilarious young wizard in Manhattan.

This is an all-new, full-length feature film based on the

top rating Disney Channel original series.

When Alex’s parents drag the magical Russo family on

a vacation to the Caribbean, a resentful Alex wishes her

parents never met and mistakenly casts a magic spell

that reverses their family’s lives together. To undo this

magical mishap, Alex and her brother Justin (David

Henrie) begin an hilarious but treacherous journey to

find the ‘stone of dreams’ – their only hope of putting

things right and reversing the spell.

Starring in her own Disney Channel Original series,

successful teen flicks including Princess Protection

Program, and rocking on her upcoming album, this year’s

teen choice female TV star Selena Gomez steals the show

- as the coolest teen wizard in town.

With exclusive bonus features only available on Disney

DVD including a never-before-seen extended scene,

Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie is a fun adventure

sure to delight the entire family with its hilarious, heart-

warming and magical charm. The perfect gift for

Christmas. Available on Disney DVD 16th December.


Whip ItDirected by: Drew Barrymore

Starring: Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig,

Drew Barrymore, Juliette Lewis

and Zoe Bell

This is the directorial debut for Drew

Barrymore. The movie stars Ellen Page

(Juno) as Bliss, a rebellious Texas teen,

who throws in her small town beauty

pageant crown for the rowdy world of

roller derby. Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic

River, Pollock) plays Bliss’ disapproving

mother, while Kristen Wiig (Saturday

Night Live) and Juliette Lewis (Old

School) play roller-derby stars.

This dynamite comedy will be in

cinemas early October.

An EducationDirected by: Lone Scherfig

Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, Carey

Mulligan, Alfred Molina, Dominic

Cooper, Rosamund Pike, Olivia

Williams, Emma Thompson and

Sally Hawkins

The story of a teenage girl's coming-

of-age set in 1961 London, a city

caught between the drab, post-war

1950s and the glamorous, more

liberated decade to come. Jenny (Carey

Mulligan) stands on the brink of

becoming a woman: a brilliantly witty

and attractive 16-year-old whose

suburban life is about to be blown

apart by the utterly unsuitable 30-

something David (Peter Sarsgaard).

Urbane and witty, David manages to

charm her conservative parents Jack

(Alfred Molina) and Marjorie (Cara

Seymour). David introduces Jenny to a

glittering new world of classical

concerts and late-night suppers with

his attractive friend and business

partner, Danny (Dominic Cooper) and

Danny's girlfriend, the beautiful but

vacuous Helen (Rosamund Pike). Just

as Jenny's family's long-held dream of

getting their brilliant daughter into

Oxford seems within reach, Jenny is

tempted by another kind of life.

This gritty drama is in cinemas late

October.

Sherlock HolmesDirected by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Jude

Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark

Strong and Eddie Marsan

In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur

Conan Doyle’s most famous and loved

characters, the legendary investigator

Sherlock Holmes and his partner-at-

arms, Dr Watson, the audience is taken

on an all-new adventure.

The movie sees Holmes and his

stalwart partner Watson charging

headlong into their latest challenge in

the constant fight of good against evil.

Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his

legendary intellect, Holmes will battle

as never before to bring down a new

nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that

could destroy the country.

Robert Downey Jr. brings new life to

the legendary detective, with Jude

Law ably supporting him in his role as

Watson. Rachel McAdams stars as

Irene Adler..

The ProposalWhen business savvy Margaret Tate

(Sandra Bullock) faces deportation to

her native Canada, the quick-thinking

executive declares that she’s engaged

to her unsuspecting assistant, Andrew

Paxton (Ryan Reynolds); a catch that

would save her from exile. Andrew

agrees to the devious charade, against

his better judgement, which is quickly

put to the test when he is called to his

family home in Alaska with his new

fiancé in tow.

Directed by Anne Fletcher (27

Dresses), THE PROPOSAL will take you

on a non-stop comedic walk towards

the aisle, while proving that love can be

found - when and where you least

expect it.

A fresh, romantic comedy available

to own, on DVD and Blu-ray from 25th

November.

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GAVRI Global

Inspiration...

A compilation to help your

spirits soar. A cross between

transcendental meditation

sounds of the sixties and your

favourite Indian movie fused

with African tribal sounds. An

amalgam of interesting sounds

that take the listener on a path

of self discovery.

Engaging, mellow, haunting

and

mesmerising. An album to

enjoy late at night with a good

glass of red wine and the one

you love, or for setting the

perfect ambience for casual,

lazing long lunches under the

trees with friends.

Available: Village, Live Inspired,

Bundall.

Snow White &The 7 Dwarfs

Walt Disney Studios Home

Entertainment (WDSHE) proudly

opens the Vault to release ‘the one

that started it all,’ Snow White and

the Seven Dwarfs, for the first time

ever on Diamond Edition Blu-ray and

2-Disc DVD on 14th October 2009.

The highly-anticipated release of

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

fittingly launches a spectacular all-new

product line specific to the Blu-ray format

– Disney’s Diamond Collection. Poised to

transform home entertainment, just as the

movie itself transformed the entire

motion-picture industry upon its debut in

1937, the revolutionary new Diamond

Collection brings audiences the most

immersive and high-level viewing

experience including unparalleled

features, exclusive high-definition content,

superior picture and sound and much,

much more.

To date, Snow White and the Seven

Dwarfs has been released theatrically a

total of nine times.

2-Disc DVD RRP $39.95 - 3 disk Diamond

Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack $49.95.

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Paradise found...JUST OVER AN HOUR AND A HALF DRIVE NORTH FROM CAIRNSAIRPORT, ALONG A WINDING COASTAL ROAD THAT AFFORDSSOME OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR VIEWS YOU COULD EVERASK FOR, SITS THE SMALL, YET VIBRANT TOWNSHIP OF PORT

DOUGLAS.

Port Douglas has emerged from its lazy days as a quiet hamlet to become a

playground for those wanting to experience the delights of Tropical North

Queensland. With its beautiful vista of the bright blue/green water of the

Coral Sea and palm-lined shores, the region is encircled and protected by high

mountains that seem to glimmer with hazy blue and green accents.

This is a region that exudes fodder for tall tales and high adventure. With the

Barrier Reef , Daintree Rainforest & crocodile river cruises, Mossman Gorge,

Atherton Tableland and Cape Tribulation all within easy access, it is the perfect

base for further travels and exploration.

The main thoroughfare, Macrossan Street is full of energy and a shopper's

delight - an endless selection of cafes and restaurants, bars and boutiques; coffee

shops and jewellers - art galleries and ice cream parlours. It is no wonder that

backpackers, tourists and locals alike are drawn to the precinct to sample its

delights. In the daytime it is a hive of activity, and at night - the glittering fairy lights

and ambient lighting from the cafes add a romantic air to this tropical

wonderland.

Each Sunday from 8.00am - 2.00pm, Anzac Park on the foreshore, comes alive

with coloured tents, high energy entertainment and interesting people, as the

local market swings into action. Be sure to sample the fresh coconut milk as you

wander around.

On our recent excursion to Port Douglas, we stayed at the magnificent five-star

Sea Temple Resort & Spa in Port Douglas, a haven for those seeking the delights

of the hot tropics, but with a penchant for the finer delights of first class amenities.

Sea Temple is a tropical oasis, perfectly located in a quiet street just 5km from the

hustle and bustle of The Port (as it is lovingly called), at the secluded southern end

of Four Mile Beach.

Here is an oasis that blends seamlessly into the natural beach environment, for

those looking for a quality experience while exploring the region.

From the moment you step into the expansive entryway with its overhead

sweeping fans - through to the magnificent, grand central lagoon pool that winds

its way through the resort and features an island cocktail bar, you will feel that you

could be anywhere in the world.

Warm and welcoming reception staff greet you with smiles and assist with your

smooth transition through the resort.

With its offering of 194 fully air-conditioned, beautifully appointed studio rooms,

elegant 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, villas and penthouses, Sea Temple offers an

unrivaled expression of both luxury and lifestyle. This exciting selection also

includes - swim-out rooms, two bedroom apartments with roof-top jacuzzis, and

three-bedroom villas with their own spa and barbecue area. And, of course every

conceivable luxury.

The resort's tropically-inspired Aqua restaurant and bar seats 128, and sits beside

the lagoon overlooking the clear blue water, that at night is lighted by tall flares

that sit upon columns in the water. This is a fabulous meeting place for a quiet

cocktail during the day or evening, before dining on the eclectic menu choices

featuring regional specialties, designed by executive chef, Jason Smith.

With casual poolside dining options available during the day, starting with buffet

breakfast and concluding with candlelight fine dining at night, and a

comprehensive wine list available, there is always a reason to indulge again and

again. If you're feeling a little tired after a day of touring the region, swimming, or

playing golf on the fabulously landscaped 18 hole links-style, Sea Temple Golf and

Country Club just across the road, then room service is also available.

The resort's General Manager, Andrew McSweeney, was eager to share the news

that Sea Temple has also launched its guest chef program, and will host cooking

classes, luncheons and dinners featuring celebrity chefs on a regular basis.

We were lucky enough to attend one on our visit, when Brad Jolly owner/chef

of Alchemy Restaurant & Bar in Brisbane passed on his expertise in a luncheon

cooking class at Sea Temple Golf and Country Club and then hosted a degustation

dinner at Sea Temple Resort & Spa.

The resort also offers a Mii Day Spa with a wide selection of treatments for both

men and women, and Vichy shower available; and a shop for gifts and little

forgotten goodies.,

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Sea Temple Resort & Spa is a favourite destination for

conferences, seminars and corporate getaways. The

resort caters easily for large groups, and their dedicated

banquet team are eager to design an escape that suits

both your requirements and your budget.

The resort has also become an extremely popular

choice for those looking for a unique wedding venue.

Imagine a tropical wedding, starting with a

commitment ceremony on the beach or beside the

lagoon pool, then imagine the photos of you and your

beloved with a backdrop of lush brightly coloured

flowers, tables perched beside a wide expanse of blue

water, delectable dining, fine wine, and soft music

wafting over the gentle breeze as you start your life

together. Dreams are made of this.

Paradise found - just a short journey away.

Location:

Mitre Street, Port Douglas, Queensland

Ph: 07 4084 3500

Fax: 07 4084 3599

Ph: 07 4084 3534 (wedding information)

Toll Free: 1800 833 762 (within Australia)

www.seatempleportdouglas.com.au

Writer: Kaylene Murray

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FOODIES ANTICIPATING A RETREAT THAT DISHES OUTONLY LENTILS, SPROUTS, YOGHURT AND YOGA ARE

IN FOR A HUGE SURPRISE.

The preliminary paperwork and list of contraband is not long but

some might consider it off-putting. No television, newspapers or

internet. Do not pack alcohol or food, and mobile phones are

restricted to your room or a designated spot near the cricket pitch. Fair

enough. But as the electronic gates of Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat close,

the feeling of trepidation about the next 48 hours suddenly intensifies.

Set on more than 160 hectares in the Tallebudgera Valley, Gwinganna

is perched atop a plateau, almost hugs the McPherson Range, boasts

magnificent views of the glitzy Gold Coast yet is tucked naturally

amongst eucalypt trees and a spring-fed billabong.

Entrepreneur Tony de Leede took over the private village with its

pretty Queenslanders, including the former Tweed Heads general store

and the 1911-built church, from publisher Kevin Weldon, fulfilling a

lifelong dream to live a better life and help others do the same thing.

The heritage guest and common areas have been augmented by a

dining room and lounge area, state-or-the-art gym, two wet-edge pools,

an outdoor yoga pavilion and the plush Orchard suites have a king-size

bed, marble bathroom, empty fridge, kettle, herbal teas, filtered water and

a verandah overlooking the orchard and olive grove.

The weekend program manager Kay, who has longer-than-Rapunzel

hair, guided the early arrivals on a thirty minute sunset walk, followed it

by an orientation session, served delish mocktails, and explained that a

single glass of wine, organic like everything else is allowed, as is coffee

until 11am. Surprise, surprise.

“We’re not about lentils and sprouts,” the affable Austrian-born chef

Hermann Schafellner, who also conducts cooking classes, says at dinner.

“We believe that nature should dictate what we eat and although some

people are surprised when we have say lamb is on the menu, it’s all

about balance. After all you do need a little fat.”

Sated after three courses, there was time to read a few pages in bed

before tiredness took over. And let’s not forget there’s knock at the door

before sunrise. Time to chuck back the doona and join the qi gong

session – similar to tai chi. Kinesis training, a light walk or challenging hike

are followed by a hearty alfresco breakfast of fruit and poached eggs

with sun-blessed tomatoes. More activities were broken by morning tea

and gluten-free cookies.

A sensational lunch of four salads with just-picked produce, made a

visit to the gardens with resident botanist, ecologist and after dinner

bagpipe-playing John Palmer a must. “It’s all about variety and beautiful

bees,” he enthuses while encouraging tastes, chook chatting and seed

gathering.

Afternoons invite nothing or a visit to the 33-room Spa Sanctuary,

billed as the largest in the southern hemisphere. As Adi, a Balinese

masseuse with the strength of a Viking pummels away, groans give way

to sighs. No wonder Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-lee Furness are

sold on this place.

A BALINESE MASSEUSE WITH THESTRENGTH OF A VIKING PUMMELS

AWAY, GROANS GIVE WAY TO SIGHS.

Four part harmony

Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat

La Mamounia, Marrakech’siconic hotel has just reopened,following an extensiverestoration project led byinternationally acclaimedinterior designer, JacquesGarcia.

Situated on the edge of the walls of the old city of

Marrakech, La Mamounia is named after its

legendary 200-year-old gardens, originally given as

an 18th century wedding gift to Prince Moulay Mamoun

by his father, King Sidi Mohammed Ben

Abdellah. Today, the gardens at La

Mamounia cover almost 20 acres with an

enviable variety of flora and fauna. Since

the hotel originally opened in 1923, La Mamounia

has been symbolic of traditional Moroccan

hospitality and a classic example of the great age

of grand hotels.

For over 85 years, La Mamounia has been a beloved

destination for travelers from around the globe, including

royals, heads of state, film makers, musicians, actors and

fashion designers alike. Sir Winston Churchill recalled La

Mamounia as, “the most lovely spot in the whole world”

when inviting Franklin D. Roosevelt to visit him in his

favourite place. And, Alfred Hitchcock chose La

Mamounia as the site to film The Man Who Knew Too

Much with James Stewart and Doris Day. Others that

have followed include luminaries, such as Charlie

Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, Kirk Douglas, Charlton Heston,

Princess Caroline of Monaco Nelson Mandela, Jacques

Chirac, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Nicole Kidman,

Kate Winslet, Tom Cruise, Yves Saint Laurent and Julio

Iglesias. The list is long and inside the hotel lives a prized

guestbook, chronicling the guests’ emotional reactions to

the magic of La Mamounia and their love of Marrakech.

This legendary hotel, which has hosted the world's

“who’s who” has expanded with 136 stylish guest rooms,

71 suites including seven Signature Suites, and three

Riads - each with three bedrooms, private terraces,

Moroccan salons and a private swimming pool.

Internationally respected Interior designer, Jacques

Garcia has perfected La Mamounia as a tranquil haven in

the heart of the imperial city. By recreating the luxurious

mood of the oriental palaces, Garcia’s trademark style

offers the perfect accompaniment to the impressive and

powerful Moorish architecture, abundant at La

Mamounia. Strong use of light and colour, combined

with beautiful and theatrical perspectives, adds a

wonderful level of modernity to Garcia’s creation at La

Mamounia. Marble columns, fine materials, vivid fabrics,

soft furnishings and colourful wood, add the final touch

to this harmonious picture.

“Reminiscent of a far away time and place, La

Mamounia evokes a modern day fairytale. Such a haven

is often sought after but rarely found. Combining the

best the modern world has to offer with traditional

values, the hotel provides an experience so unique, it

becomes an integral part of the myth that defines it”. said

Jacques Garcia.

Globally regarded as one of the most desirable hotels

in the world, the new La Mamounia, under the expert

management of Didier Picquot, will feature: a 27,000 sq

foot La Mamounia Spa; three signature restaurants

headed by two Michelin Star chef’s, Alfonso Laccarino of

the famed Don Alfonso 1890 in Sant’ Agata, Italy and

Jean-Pierre Vigato, owner of Apicius in Paris, France, as

well as Fabrice Lasnon, Executive Chef of La Mamounia; a

pool restaurant; five bars; and 20 acres of historic gardens

noted for its ancient olive groves and wide array of flora.

With two 2-Michelin Star chefs, Alfonso Iaccarino and

Jean-Pierre Vigato to headline two of its signature

restaurants. L’Italien by Alfonso Iaccarino features

modern Italian specialties, whilst Le Francais by Jean-

Pierre Vigato specializes in French contemporary cuisine.

In addition, Le Marocain is located in a modern Moroccan

pavilion in the Park and offers fine Moroccan cuisine,

fusing both traditional and modern ingredients to

perfection.

The less formal Le Pavillon de la Piscine will serve light

Mediterranean cuisine. Additionally, five exquisite bar

experiences await the guest at La Mamounia including

Le Bar Marocain, located on the second floor of Le

Marocain; Le Bar Italien, located in the Majorelle Gallery;

Le Bar Churchill in the Mamounia Gallery; Le Bar de la

Piscine; as well as the esteemed Le Menzeh ‘Glacier &

Pâtissier’ located in the gardens. La Mamounia’s own

Vegetable Garden ensures that guests are catered for

using only the freshest ingredients.

Inspired by the perfect blend of Moroccan

and Eastern culture, the 27,000 sq ft La

Mamounia Spa beautifully fuses the traditional

with the very modern. Over 80 treatments are available

at La Mamounia Spa ranging from traditional

Moroccan hammam treatments with marocMaroc to a

full line of face and body treatments by SHISEIDO;

manicures and pedicures by La Ric; and hair styling by

Jean Michel Faretra Paris. Two traditional hammams, a

private hammam, eight treatment rooms (including two

double), six outdoor massage cabins, an indoor, ozone-

treated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, relaxation room, Spa

Suite, fitness studio and sauna complete the experience.

Additionally, the Fitness Pavilion in the gardens houses

a fitness studio with aerobics, Pilates, spinning and yoga

classes, a weights and cardio room, an outdoor heated

swimming pool, as well as two clay tennis courts and

ping pong tables for guests to enjoy at their leisure.

La Mamounia is a member of The Leading Hotels of the

World the prestigious luxury hospitality organization

representing nearly 450 of the world’s finest hotels,

resorts and spas. Since 1928, the company’s reputation

for excellence derives from the exacting levels of quality

it demands of its members

For reservations and information, please call 02 9377

8444 within Sydney, or toll free Australia wide 1800 222

033, and New Zealand 0800 441 016 or visit

www.lhw.com/lamamounia

MARRAKECHMOROCCO

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A 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL FLEES HER HOME IN THE DARK OFNIGHT WITH NO SHOES, SLEEPS IN TREES TO STAY SAFEFROM ROAMING ANIMALS, WALKS ON BLEEDING FEETFOR TWO WEEKS TO HER AUNT'S HOUSE AND IS THENHIDDEN AWAY FOR FEAR OF BEING MUTILATED BYORDER OF HER OWN MOTHER AND FATHER.

She’s also scared of being sold in marriage to a man three times her age. If that

were to happen in Australia, the community and government combined

would be screaming for justice. In fact, it's unfathomable to think of such a

tragedy unfolding on the streets of our country.

However, when we hear such tales emerging from far-off lands it's more often the

case that we turn a blind eye and get on with out own personal problems … like

finding a designer handbag to match those heels, or what to serve for dinner that

has a low-carb content lest our thighs are looking a little too curvy.

Not so for Annette Duffy, a Scottish migrant who came to Australia with four young

children in 1988 and via hard work and determination, became a Queensland school

principal for the past 13 years, currently at St Brigid's Catholic Primary School in

Nerang.

Annette has shown empathy for the plight of such girls facing the horrors of

female circumcision and forced child marriages happening illegally overseas, and

taken steps to address the problem. Literally thousands of steps in fact – straight to

the top of the iconic six-kilometre high Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

“It was the hardest thing I've ever done – and to tell you the truth I'd probably

never do it again if I had known what I was getting myself into,” said Annette, with

only a hint of a chuckle.

For she's quite serious about raising awareness – and raising desperately needed

funds – for the runaway girls of Tanzania. Several girls die every year from the

excruciatingly painful procedure with an unsterilised razor, with many more suffering

permanent physical damage, mental health problems and infertility.

When an exhausted Annette reached the mountain peak after six 14-hour days of

climbing, she felt the immense satisfaction knowing she had not only raised

thousands of dollars in sponsorship from supporters back home on the Gold Coast,

but also honoured her own daughter.

“My daughter, Clair, had been at me for two years to do the climb with her and I

kept saying ‘No, I’m so busy’, but finally I gave in and began training with boot camps

and the like, and we ended up making the climb together with one of my sons

Matthew and a family friend,” said Annette.

Heights, hopeand big hearts...the `Annette Duffy’ story..


“So many people have died on that same climb, and there's only about a 50 to 70 per cent

success rate of reaching the peak, so I was in disbelief that I'd made it in the end.”

Clair made her mother aware of the Tanzanian girls after becoming a legal officer with the

United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda that is based in Tanzania.

“She has been there for five years now and is part of the legal team that previously successfully

prosecuted three members of the cabinet in Rwanda for the genocide over there, so yes, I am very

proud of her,” said Annette. By all accounts though, Clair has plenty to be proud about when it

comes to her mother as well.

From her principal's seat at Nerang, she heads the St Brigid's Charity to support the Tanzanian

non-government organisation Aang Serian, which is leading a grassroots campaign against

female genital mutilation in six Maasai villages in northern Tanzania.

“We've raised $10,000 so far just from fundraising projects within the school, the climb,

fundraising drives and donations from various people, and that's all helped towards building

dormitories for the Maasai girls,” said Annette.

The 'girls' number about 30 – aged between 11 and 18 when they fled from their villages to

avoid forced marriage and female genital mutilation – and have found refuge at the Aang Serian’s

Noonkodin Secondary School in Eluwai village established in 1999 near Arusha, at the foot of

Mount Kilimanjaro.

Aang Serian raised funds from supporters around the world to construct a safe house for the

girls, and is trying to re-educate their parents and reunite families.

The Gold Coast branch of Soroptimists International - a women’s service organisation which

aims to ensure equal access to education and training for all females - became aware of Annette

and Clair’s involvement and have committed to sponsoring two Maasai girls attending the school,

which provides vital secondary education.

Additional sponsors are still needed to fund the girls, with as little as $800 a year supporting a

girl's education and living expenses.

Annette's other passion is improving indigenous education, including the Jambe project

funded by the Department of Education, which is about reconciliation, education and cultural

learning for both indigenous and non-indigenous students and families.

Also, after eight years, Annette is near completion of her PhD. “My study is looking a the

leadership, particularly the spiritual leadership, of four Indigenous school principals. “I hope the

work will break some new ground and change things for the better.”

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.Annette Duffy with kids from St Brigids

Below: Dormitories for the Maasai girls built from funds raised.

Middle: At last six-kilometre high Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

Maasai girls on parade with Annette Duffy

QUIRKY ANIMALS AND WOMEN WITHATTITUDE – OFF TO NEW YORK!

Brisbane-based artist, Tracey Keller, is jetting off to New York for another

exhibition. Before leaving for the Big Apple she is showcasing her

latest works in her Oxford Street Gallery.

….and her usual flying pigs, strutting roosters and diving cows are

replaced with women – mostly nude!

Tracey has established a solid reputation for her unique quirky animal

paintings and heart-warming pet portraits. She does, however sometimes

like to challenge the norm.

Her new exhibition “NEW YORK NAKED” is full of artistic bombshells where

the unfolding of the subject matter and the artistry are used to evoke the

powerful imagery of Woman.

Keller is experimenting with the art materials of the 21st century. Using her

very distinctive signature style, she combines layers of rusted acrylic, enamel,

oil, shellac and iridescent acrylics to create a visual atmosphere that echoes

the independent qualities of Woman. Some of her pieces burn very brightly,

in others the subjects smolder, waiting for the unsuspecting viewer to

interpret the chiascuro that exists between each piece.

Gallery Director of Sydney’s exclusive Salmon Galleries, Judith Salmon, says

of Tracey’s works – “There are technical parallels here between Keller and the

English romantic painter, William Turner. Turner’s experimentation with

watercolours and oils led to a revolution in painting and an emphasis on

creating light and fluency on the painting’s surface. Like Turner, Keller

eschews solid objects and detail in favour of more ephemeral effects. Unlike

Turner though, she focuses solely on the beauty and harmony, never any

destructive potential.”

Snapshots of the exhibition, are

available on the Tracey’s website.

www.traceykeller.com.au

New York Naked showing

November/December at Tracey

Keller Gallery

153 Oxford St, Bulimba (in

the arcade behind the

baker) Ph: 3902 1133

www.traceykeller.com.au

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Brisbane’sAndrew PorfyriCelebrates MajorPhotographicAwards...

Andrew Porfyri always wanted to

be a photographer. He loved

looking through a camera lens

and seeing beauty, art and form - in the

simplest of things. It was about capturing

a moment in time, recording joy or

despair in a single click, and appreciating

the world in all of its colours and

differences.

Now, not only is Andrew Porfyri one of

Brisbane’s most successful

photographers, he has just taken out

three prestigious titles, including the

2009 AIPP Australian Documentary

Photographer of the Year; the 2009 AIPP

Queensland Professional Photographer

of the Year; and the 2009 Recipient of the

Mark Gowlett Memorial Award.

While Andrew is better known for his

work in the portraiture, weddings,

architecture, design and food

presentation photographic areas, the

shots which won him the AIPP awards

are pure art. Stunning moments in time -

all shot in New York, all featuring

anonymous people and celebrating

linear contrast and the human condition.

Andrew is set to showcase these prize-

winning images, as well as his own

collection, in an exhibition on the 28th

October in his studios at Annerley. The

exhibition will run through until 13th

November.

In another move reflecting his passion

for the craft and his belief in nurturing

the photographers of tomorrow, Andrew

Porfryi Photography has announced a

Porfyri Photography Student

Development Scholarship to be granted

through the South Bank Institute of TAFE.

“The Student Development Program is

an initiative we have been talking about

and wanting to do for a long time. It

allows me to give back to the industry -

and to mentor the photographers of

tomorrow; an opportunity I wish I had

been given in my early development

days,” said Andrew. Interestingly Andrew

was actually one of the first students to

enrol for the photography course at the

South Bank Institute of TAFE when it

initially began.

“One of the marquee pieces in the

exhibition on 20th October will be a

collector’s edition framed set of the four

winning photographs from the 2009

AIPP Awards.” This original piece would

look great in any setting from the board

room to the comfort of your living space,

creating a talking point and adding a

quietly compelling beauty. “The

collection of photographic works will sit

as a silent auction for a short period of

time, and will generate welcome funds

for the Student Development Program,”

he said.

Andrew Porfryi Photography

2009 Exhibition

Opening Night ~ 28th October,

2009 ~ 6pm to 9pm

Exhibition Open from 21st

October to 13th November

314 Ipswich Road, Annerley

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Electrifying Australian rock legend, Tex Perkins, takes to the stage as

Johnny Cash in THE MAN IN BLACK. The tough, challenging life of the music

superstar and his legacy of powerful hit songs is brought to life in a brand-

new show. THE MAN IN BLACK will commence a strictly limited season at the

Twelfth Night Theatre, Bowen Hills from 14th October 2009.

It’s a lethal combination, when Australian 'rock royalty', Tex Perkins takes to

the stage to play one of the most influential American singer-songwriters of

the 20th Century – Johnny Cash. Renowned as “one of the wildest and most

electrifying front men in rock” (Herald Sun), Tex Perkins, singer with the multi-

ARIA Award-winning Cruel Sea, Beasts of Bourbon and Ladyboyz, will lead

The Tennessee Four in the night of memorable music.

Cash, who died in 2003, was one of America’s most influential country

music stars, his output over a long career covered a range of genres,

including rockabilly, rock ‘n’ roll, blues, folk and gospel. He sold well over 50

million records in his lifetime and his music is still selling today. Johnny Cash

was dealt a very tough hand early in life, but through his music and

dedication he became a legend throughout the world.

Rachael Tidd, who has sung and acted in everything from Shakespeare to

Sondheim, interprets June Carter’s vocal style in the show, and Peter

Luscombe, James Black, Steve Hadley and Ashley Naylor are The Tennessee

Four.

Written by Australian theatrical producer Jim McPherson, who confesses

to a 40-year fascination with the wildly unpredictable star, THE MAN IN BLACK

is two hours of Cash’s magnificent music interwoven with the story of his rise

to stardom, his fight for survival - and his eventual redemption.

Straight out of the classic American songbook - Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line,

Folsom Prison Blues, Sunday Mornin’ Coming Down, Get Rhythm, A Boy

Named Sue, Hey Porter are just some of the more than two dozen Cash hits

in the show.

Season opens 14th October at Twelfth Night Theatre, 4 Cintra Road, Bowen

Hills. For Tickets phone the Box Office 07 3252 5122

www.twelfthnighttheatre.com.au or Book online at www.ticketek.com.au

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The Body Shop has launched a new ‘Miracle Treatment’ to support the

World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in its work to save

the orangutans of Borneo. Available in stores from 12th Oct until 1st

Nov, the ‘Miracle Treatment’ offers customers the chance to achieve

amazing results – by taking action for orangutans.

Borneo’s orangutans are facing injury, disease and death, as their habitat

is destroyed by logging for the growing palm oil industry. WSPA works

with the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation to fund the work

of the world’s largest orangutan sanctuary, Nyaru Menteng, currently home

to more than 650 rescued orangutans.

Michel Zwecker, Development Manager at WSPA, says: “The majority of

orangutans at the sanctuary are orphaned babies like Inka. She was just a

baby when her mother was viciously killed in front of her. Traumatised and

terrified she was carted off for sale on the black market. But she was one of

the lucky ones. Rescued by the sanctuary, she is now nurtured and cared for.”

Orphaned babies like Inka require up to six years of rehabilitation, learning

the skills they should have learnt from their mothers, before their re-release

into the wild can be considered.

Mark Kindness, Chief Executive of The Body Shop, says: “Orangutans are

facing enormous animal welfare issues as a direct result of human activity.

With a little support from enough caring people, we can work together with

WSPA towards a miracle for orangutans!

We’re asking all The Body Shop customers to get involved and become

a part of the ‘Miracle Treatment’ to help more orangutans like Inka,” Mr

Kindness comments.

There are a number of ways The Body Shop customers can achieve

amazing results with their ‘Miracle Treatment’, including:

• Giving a miracle – Donating to the Borneo Orangutan Sanctuary

• Creating a miracle – Holding an event to raise funds

• Buying a miracle – Wearing cute orangutan merchandise

• Spreading the miracle – Involving friends

For further information visit your The Body Shop store or log onto

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Let’s set the scene... “an invitation arrives - you’re invited to

spend a day driving the latest Maseratis around Willowbank

Raceway - includes morning tea and gourmet lunch - not

transferable... great, that’s fantastic!

The only trouble is it’s addressed to the editor Kaylene Murray and she has a stress

fracture in her knee, besides that she’s not going to drive the car to it’s near

potential like I will hopefully!

Ah!, thank goodness, after much cajoleing and promises of dinners she relents

and arranges for me to be a poor-man’s imitation of ‘The Stig’.

The day finally arrives - beautiful blue skies, we arrive early at the car park;

there’s sixteen or so Maseratis, a couple of Bentley Continentals and a Mercedes

AMG - wow, I thought they were only bringing a few cars for us to admire. I’d

better not park the old BMW near them.. After meeting the other ‘test stigs’ , it

becomes obvious that they are the owners of the listed cars, lucky fellows I

thought, (or something like that!).

After signing our lives away - it could have been a contract to guarantee the

national debt, I didn’t care, I just wanted to get out on the track, but not so fast,

they’re not going to let me loose in 320kw and $350,000 or so of fine Italian

machinery without some basic tuition.

Okay, let’s be straight, this isn’t just about hooning around in three fantastic

cars, this is something which everybody sitting for a driver’s licence should do, or

at least be familiar with, maybe not in a Maserati though.

The three driver skills exercises were: Braking and swerving: this entailed

accelerating to 70kph hitting the brakes hard and pulling to the right and

stopping. This is meant to simulate a sudden stop and steering around an

obstacle, say a car in front, while braking extremely hard using the ABS brakes

which enables a car to be driven and steered without brake lockup. How many

people have actually hit the brakes hard enough to feel how ABS works - the

shuddering, which is the brakes pulsating to stop lockup? The above manoeuvre

is just about impossible to achieve without ABS, luckily most new cars these days

do come with ABS. Second test: Swerving in and out of witches hats: again

something that is fun do on the racetrack but also designed to accustom the

driver to an emergency situation, for instance, if a child runs out in front of you

unexpectedly. These tests give the driver the confidence of A. knowing what to

do, B. confidence in their own driving ability, C. showing what your car is capable

of. Naturally enough not all cars are going to do it with the same amount of

precision, so it’s important to understand your car’s potential or shortcomings

and drive accordingly.

Third exercise; Cornering: now this is getting a little more racer-like. This

entailed when to brake before the corner, where the apex of the corner is and

when to accelerate, this is where the fun starts, but again, it’s all relevant to good

safe driving. Learning all this stuff is honing your skills and enabling every driver

to have the confidence to read and handle unexpected situations that occur on

our ever increasingly busy roads.

Now that was the sermon on responsible driving but now back to the track.

To help us through all the manoeuvres were a few professional V8 supercar

drivers including Dean Canto and Luke Youlden imparting their years of racing

experience. Finally, after lunch it’s don the helmets and get out on the track where

all the tuition will now become critical to handling near on 2 tonnes of expensive

machinery.

The exhilaration of driving a car like this at no where near it’s full potential is a

driver’s fantasy. Braking at the end of a 170kph run on the straight and having the

confidence the car will do what it’s meant to, and steer through the corners in the

hands of an amateur is reassuring; the only trouble comes when your perceived

ability grows past your capabilities, for instance when the instructor says “brake”

he means it, that’s “BRAKE” with capital letters, alas missed that corner, luckily the

car is forgiving, so next time I get it right. So, after a few laps you think you’re ready

for Bathurst that is until the instructors take you for a ‘hot lap’, that’s when you

discover their interpretation of braking, which is essentially putting your nose on

the windscreen and your feet through the floor, SENSATIONAL!!!

writer Tom Murray

The new: Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic

Maserati has blended the effortless luxury and refinement of the Maserati

GranTurismo with the hard-edged performance and aggression of the 4.7 litre

GranTurismo S to produce the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic.

Fitted with the same 323 kW 4.7 litre engine as the range topping Maserati

GranTurismo S, the new automatic variant shares the same 295 kmh top speed

and is only fractionally slower to 100 kmh, despite replacing the MC Supershift

sequential manual gearbox with an automatic gearbox. This feat of performance

engineering has been achieved with a software package developed specifically

for the characteristics of Maserati’s V8 engine, minimising power transmission loss

and enabling gears to be held right to the 7200 rpm red line, something no other

automatic in the world can match.

The Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic is built like an athlete. Although it

maintains the purity of the original car’s lines, something echoed throughout the

GranTurismo range, the Maserati coupé immediately catches the eye courtesy of

the subtle aesthetic modifications it has undergone. On the GranTurismo S

Automatic, new side skirts bring a more dynamic look, rendering Pininfarina’s

work of art even more intriguing.

The new 20” wheel rims sport a fresh design with spokes that mirror the famous

Trident logo, resulting in an elegant look.

The GranTurismo S Automatic continues the unique style of the GranTurismo

range. A chrome Trident logo is suspended in the centre of the grille, one that

features concave vertical slats. The front headlights are an aggressive addition to

the protective front bumper, a stylistic element that has long distinguished

Maserati coupés. In the space between the headlights is the traditional long, low

bonnet. The bonnet’s classic ‘V’ shape is a feature that is echoed throughout the

car. The three chrome-profiled air inlets set behind the front wheels lend the

GranTurismo an even more vibrant feel. The car’s lines were designed to lead the

eye fluidly over its curves, from the robust front end to the sweeping rear.

Moving round the back of the GranTurismo, the oval version of the Maserati

logo (known as ‘Saetta’) stands out. Alongside it is the rear light cluster, each with

96 LEDs, in a daring triangle. The wide aerodynamic diffusers sit under the

bumper framing the exhaust pipes.

The GranTurismo S Automatic’s cabin reveals the true identity of the new

Maserati coupé. Poltrona Frau® supply the supple leather found inside. This

superbly finished leather is the result of months of attentive treatment. The sports

profile front seats are roomy and can be controlled electronically while the ‘Easy

Entry’ system shifts both seats to make getting in hassle free. All in all it is a

spacious and sophisticated place to be.

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EventsFrom creek to coast there’s an event for

everyone during the coming months.

Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival 28

October-1 November

The award-winning Noosa Multi Sport Festival

has grown in stature to become one of the

world's largest annual multi-sport events with

more than 8,000 participants and many more

thousands of spectators joining in for as much

fun as they can handle each year.

Headline event he Noosa Triathlon attracts the

cream of the triathlon crop with athletes like

Emma Snowsill, Emma Moffat, Courtney

Atkinson, Craig Walton and Lorretta Harrop

taking their marks. Web:

http://www.usmevents.com.au/

Asia Pacific Screen Awards 26 November

Roll out the red carpet! The international film

industry will gather to celebrate outstanding

works of the world’s emerging powerhouse of

film at the third annual Asia Pacific Screen

Awards. Held at the Gold Coast Convention

Centre, the awards celebrate cultures and

cinematic achievement across 70 countries and

areas of Asia-Pacific - a region which is

populated by four billion people and responsible

for half the world’s film output.

www.asiapacificscreenawards.com

2009 is the 12th annual running of the

Historic Noosa Hill Climb "The Hill" on the

picturesque Gyndier Drive at Tewantin.

"The Hill" is classed as one of the premier hill

climb events in Australia. It has attracted such

notables as Vern Schuppan, Kevin Bartlett, and

Dick and Steve Johnson, to name just a few.

There are a broad range of makes and models

competing such as the Skelta, XU1s, Minis, Fiats,

GTs, Jags, Open Wheel Hill Climb Specials and

too many more to mention. There is sure to be at

least one car that will stir your passion.

So gather your friends and family and come and

enjoy the thrills and spills that are "The Hill". -

www.thehill.noosacarclub.com.au

Australian PGA Championship - Hyatt

Regency Coolum 10-13th December 2009

Australia's oldest golf tournament, the Australian

PGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola will

be staged at the Hyatt Regency Coolum. Come

and join a sensational field of world class golfing

talent in what is sure to be another truly

memorable championship.

Australia's greatest golfers in one of Australia's

greatest settings battle it out for the prestigious

Kirkwood Cup over four huge days of action.

This year's event is pleased to welcome back

defending champion Geoff Ogilvy along with

John Daly and triple major winner Vijay Singh,

with more players to be announced in coming

months. - www.pga.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Magic Millions Carnival - Gold Coast

1-17th January 2010

Over 17 days on the Gold Coast in January, the

Magic Millions Carnival will boast numerous

events. The cream of Australia's yearlings are

paraded before a sale like no other and many of

these polished babies will go on to success at

racing's elite level before becoming immensely

valuable stallions and broodmares later on. The

sale attracts the most powerful buyers from

across the globe as well as leading Australian

trainers and the catalogue stands on its track

record of producing very fine gallopers.

But Magic Millions is much, much more than a

horse sale. It is a uniquely Australian celebration

with a diverse range of events to cater for

everyone - in fact, with more than 40 associated

events, if you're absolutely terrified of going near

a horse, there's an amazing array of options.

- www.magicmillions.com.au

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