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Contents

ISSUE THIRTY THREE | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER 2012

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16 News, views & events

ComPetition

17 Win a luxury escape to Hayman

Feature

22 Charlie Watts – Still rolling

ProFile

26 New beginnings – Introducing Keith Allardice

art DePartment

28 Colours of our Country

reel time

32 Re-Bourne – Jeremy Renner stars in The Bourne Legacy

iConiC labels

36 Inside the stylish world of Bally

looking gooD

38 Wish list – Hers

40 Wish list – His

42 Snapshot – behind the scenes at the Cove cover shoot

44 Fashion capital

46 The art of fashion

48 A fresh look for spring

see & be seen

56 Photographs from the region’s most fashionable events

Cove Cuisine

64 Top Table – fine dining from Burleigh to the Hinterland

68 Mexican fiesta

70 Classic flavours from Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa

72 They’re racing – Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style

74 Chef’s choice

wine Cellar

76 Pinot Central – wines from New Zealand’s Otago district

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78 Her Royal Highness Queen Mary II

82 Sample South America

86 Timeless Tuscany

88 The traveller – Olivia Newton-John

at the wheel

90 Mercedes-Benz – introducing the sporty new SLK55 AMG

92 The Bentley Continental GT V8 is something special

on the water

94 Gold Anchor for Sanctuary Cove Marina

FaCts & Figures

97 Investment income

Cove living

98 Parisian perfection

101 Wish list – Home

102 New Collection

104Stay & Play

106 Business community

107 A champion effort

108 Win-win

109Silver Fox

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110 Gold Smith – Olympic glory for Tate Smith

entertainment

112 A creative coast

114 View it, see it, read it, watch it

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116 What’s written in the stars?

brainFooD

117 A puzzling page

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edi tor ’s le t te r

We are very proud to announce that commencing from this issue, the

Cove magazine will be distributed throughout Asia. You can now find

us at select newsagencies in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia (including

Bali), Thailand, Taiwan, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

To celebrate our extended reach we have dedicated Issue 33 to all

things ‘international’. From the exotic flavours of Mexico in our Cuisine

section to the vintage Bally images in the ‘Iconic Brands’ feature, there

is a subtle, yet distinct, global theme running throughout the pages.

Taking centre stage is the Rolling Stones’ drummer Charlie Watts.

While he may not be as flamboyant as Mick Jagger or as infamous as

Ronnie Woods, Charlie has been the steadying force behind the band’s

success – and continues to relish his role as the middleman.

Moving from music to the Arts, we showcase the highly successful

Colours of our Country exhibition in Western Australia. Supported by

Rio Tinto, this annual event provides the perfect vehicle for Indigenous

artists from the Pilbara to display their unique talents to the wider

community. The article also highlights Rio Tinto’s award-winning

Indigenous Employment Program and the company’s holistic approach

to supporting the local community.

Speaking of award-winning performances … actor and action man

Jeremy Renner drops by to discuss his role in the smash hit movie, The

Bourne Legacy; and we chat to Olympic athlete Tate Smith, who, along

with his fellow team members, won gold in the K4 1000m in London.

Still in the U.K., we join Terry Hopley as he boards Her Royal Highness

Queen Mary 2 for an iconic voyage across the Atlantic to New York. To

complete our international travel itinerary we head off to Italy to discover

the timeless beauty of Tuscany and we sample the colourful culture of

South America.

Another superstar, Olivia Newton-John, drops by to share her travel

tips and our wine writer, Tony Harper, jumps the ditch to visit picturesque

Central Otago in New Zealand.

Of course, you don’t have to head overseas to find a wealth of

experiences … After almost 30 years of travelling, Australians Keith

Allardice and his wife Grace have moved back home where Keith is

taking over the helm at Sanctuary Cove.

Still on the homefront, we have some timely advice from the experts

at Macquarie Bank on how to build your financial future and we take a

behind the scenes look at our cover shoot.

Finally, we are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a luxurious

3-night escape to the award-winning Hayman resort.

Good luck!

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coverphotographer Luke Kenny

model Annie Johnson wears Carla Zampatti Snow cotton ruffle dress $599, Michael Kors gold plated ring $245

location The Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club

See pages 42 -43 for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at our cover shoot.

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News Views Events

Italian to the MaxChef Max Alfieri of ioesco restaurant in The Marine Village

Sanctuary Cove presents ‘Italian to the Max’ – a culinary

experience like no other. Learn how to prepare traditional Italian

dishes and discover the language of this beautiful region. Limited

places are available so be sure to book now for your opportunity

to embrace all things Italian! Just $85 per person (includes a

complimentary copy of Introduction to Italian valued at $25).

www.ioesco.com.au | +61 7 5577 8800

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A recent trip to Hayman could have had a very different outcome for Geoff Davis and his wife Cherie,

after Geoff suffered a cardiac arrest while holidaying at the resort. The traumatic experience, however,

has transformed into a story of survival thanks to the quick thinking and expert responses of the staff.

“Cherie assures me it was all hands on deck,” recalls Geoff. “Trained personnel were with me, assisting

to bring me back to life, while other staff remained with Cherie, keeping her as calm as possible given

the situation.”

Following the emergency Geoff was airlifted to Mackay, then on to Sydney, for further treatment.

“The actions of the Hayman staff saved my life. Without them I certainly would not be here today,”

admits Geoff, who recently returned to Hayman to thank the staff. “All the doctors agree that I am a

lucky guy (and don’t I know it!) but I think the biggest message to come out of this is that all travellers

to this region should know that my life threatening condition was managed and treated successfully.”

Cove goes to AsiaSanctuary Cove Publishing is proud to announce that its flagship

publication, the Cove magazine, will now be distributed throughout Asia.

Beginning with the current edition – Issue 33 – the Cove will be sold via

newsagents in the following locations: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia

(including Bali), Thailand, Taiwan, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

This is a very exciting development in the continuing expansion

of the magazine, especially considering the added opportunities

this will offer our readers, supporters and advertisers. We are all

looking forward to extending the reach of the publication into

such a dynamic and enterprising market.

www.thecovemagazine.com.au | +61 7 5577 9499

All heart

Linda Scully HR Director, Hayman with Geoff Davis

Golden ageTo help celebrate its 175th anniversary Tiffany & Co. has introduced the

Ziegfeld Collection, a collaboration of Tiffany archival jewellery designs from the

1920s. Created expressly for the film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary

classic The Great Gatsby, scheduled for release in early January, the collection

contains handcrafted pieces featuring sparkling diamonds, lustrous pearls,

aquamarines and black onyx. Inspired by the golden era of penthouse parties and

summer soirées the jewellery beautifully complements the period costumes, giving

the actors including Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan, who appear as Jay

Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan, a true sense of Jazz Age glamour. The collection will

be available in stores worldwide from November.

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Hayman, in conjunction with Cove magazine, is offering one lucky reader the chance to enjoy an indulgent three-night stay for two people in a magnificent Hayman Beach Villa.

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Pink Ribbon DayThink ‘pink’ this October and show your support for the

Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon Day. There are plenty of ways

to get involved including buying Pink Ribbon merchandise,

hosting a Pink Ribbon fundraiser at work or school,

registering to volunteer or simply making a donation. Funds

raised will go towards breast cancer research, prevention

and support programs.

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Joan Butts and Paul Wyer invite you to join them on the inaugural Cove Travel Bridge Cruise to

New Zealand aboard the luxurious Crystal Symphony. This all inclusive 14 night tour departs

28 January 2013 and includes daily bridge lessons and games, along with luxury

accommodation and sight-seeing opportunities. Both Joan and Paul have represented

Australia at the bridge table, and recently teamed up with Simon Hinge from Melbourne

and Kim Morrison (Sydney) to win the prestigious Coffs Harbour Gold Congress.

“We’re looking forward to offering lessons and coaching to all levels of players on

board,” said Joan. “New players will have the opportunity to mingle with experienced

ones during and after the games – and the ambience will be very casual and relaxed.”

Please contact Cove Travel for more information or to book your place.

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Proudly produced by Sanctuary Cove Publishing, the 2012

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Connect the dots Marc Jacobs has launched Dot, a little sister to his fragrances Daisy and Lola.

The spring-inspired fragrance will ignite your senses with the combination

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Queen of countryCountry music sensation Emmylou Harris is heading to Australia this

November as part of her world tour. Winner of 12 Grammy Awards,

Emmylou has gained admiration for her eloquently straightforward

songwriting and incomparably expressive voice. She will be playing

intimate performances in Perth, Adelaide, St Kilda, Canberra, Sydney

and Jupiter’s Theatre on the Gold Coast.

www.ticketmaster.com.au

Congratulations to Cove Travel, who recently received the African Travel Specialists

Outstanding Support 2011/2012 award. The certificate was presented to

Travel Manager Susan Mallinson, who says the award is recognition for the

hard work and dedication of the entire Cove Travel team.

“It is nice to be acknowleded by our peers from African Travel,” she said.

“But, we don’t just specialise in Africa … we are able to arrange personalised

travel experiences to anywhere in world.”

www.covetravel.com.au | +61 7 5577 9211

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Margaret River Gourmet Escape The Margaret River Gourmet Escape will take you on the ultimate food and wine

festival adventure. Held in the iconic Leeuwin Estate Winery, this is your ticket

to join the world’s finest food and wine personalities while enjoying the region’s

sensational produce and beautifully cultivated wine. Join chefs Neil Perry,

Heston Blumenthall, Matt Moran and over 20 other international and

local experts for a weekend of culinary delight.

www.gourmetescape.com.au

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Out of Africa

BellissimoIconic Sanctuary Cove restaurant, Marinara, is celebrating a

very special milestone – its 25th anniversary – this year.

As one of the first businesses to be established in the resort,

Marinara Restaurante holds a very special place in the hearts of

locals and visitors alike, gaining a well earned reputation for its

delicious Italian cuisine and stunning waterfront location.

+61 7 5577 8555

Beach and beyondWith the weather warming up it is time to stand out on the beach or by

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is sure to be a style that’s perfect for you. Stores are located at Robina,

Carindale, Surfers Paradise and Harbourtown, as well as in South

Australia and New South Wales. You can also browse and buy online.

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Good things come to those who plan.No matter what kind of getaway you’re dreaming of, it’s never too soon to start planning. After all, when you book your stay at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove seven days in advance, you’ll enjoy a 15% saving. So make your reservation now, then sit back and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with planning ahead.

To book your next getaway, visit sanctuarycove.regency.hyatt.com or call 13 1234.

15% off for stays booked at least seven (7) days in advance of stay and requesting this offer. Subject to availability. Room upgrades and additional guests may result in additional costs. Promotional blackout periods may apply due to seasonal periods or special events, and normal arrival/departure restrictions apply. Hyatt reserves the right to alter or withdraw this offer at any time without notice. Hyatt name, design and related marks are trademarks of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. ©2012 Hyatt Hotels Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Still rollingFor over 50 years drummer Charlie Watts

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Sanctuary Cove welcomes new Executive General Manager, Keith Allardice.

New beginnings

Keith & Grace Allardice

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Keith allardice’s work commute from the 61st

floor of the Conrad Hotel in Hong Kong used to

take him 29 seconds, if no one got in the lift at any

other floor.

It now takes the newly appointed Executive

General Manager (EGM) of Mulpha Sanctuary Cove

(Developments) Pty Limited, five minutes to get to

the office.

“I can tell you which one I enjoy more – it’s the

one that involves driving the golf buggy,” said Keith.

Sanctuary Cove has welcomed ex-global hotelier

and hospitality executive Keith as the new boss at

the award-winning lifestyle community. He is set to

lead the prestigious estate he has long loved into

an exciting new era.

Keith, alongside his wife Grace, is also the first

EGM to live behind the gates at Sanctuary Cove.

The opportunity that presented itself at

Sanctuary Cove was a welcome return home for

the Australian born expatriates who have worked

abroad for almost 30 years.

During that time they lived and worked in the

USA, China, New Zealand, UK, Hong Kong and

Japan with Keith in senior executive and general

manager roles at some of the world’s most

prestigious hotel groups. His most recent role was

as General Manager of the Conrad Hong Kong.

Ironically, Keith and Grace were already making

plans to purchase a future home and had previously

chosen Sanctuary Cove as the place they wanted

to live. The job opportunity was a welcome bonus.

“We’d long had an affiliation with Sanctuary

Cove,” said Keith.

“I’ve loved this place since I first visited the site in

the late 1980s while working for Hyatt hotels. Since

then, we’ve often returned for visits and holidays

with friends. It’s somewhere we’ve always felt

drawn to and wanted to eventually live.”

Hand selected by Mulpha Australia Chief

Operating Officer, Winson Chow, Keith’s strength

and experience in general operations, marketing,

events and dealing with key stakeholders made him

stand out as the perfect candidate to take over the

reins at the resort-style community and lead it into

the next quarter century.

Keith said his new role at Sanctuary Cove would

probably have more similarities than differences to

his previous posts running hotels.

“It’s also about managing a lifestyle brand. By

definition, hotels are very social places, and so is

Sanctuary Cove,” he said.

“Sanctuary Cove is made up of some fantastic

components. You’ve got the world class golf

courses, The Marine Village, the hotel, boating and

all of this wonderful real estate spread around it –

an unrepeatable combination of elements which

made us want to live here.”

Another key strength is Keith’s ability to look at

Sanctuary Cove as an outsider, as he says, from

the consumer’s point of view.

“When you run a hotel, you’ve got to look at it

as a customer. It’s the same thing with Sanctuary

Cove,” he said.

“My success has always revolved around me

being able to put myself in the customer’s shoes,

and think, ‘what would I want?’. I’ve looked at

Sanctuary Cove as a consumer proposition since

it was built. I’ve viewed it from an investor, lifestyle

and holiday viewpoint and it came up trumps.

“We have a beautiful place to live and work in.

It’s about balancing and working with stakeholders

with what’s here now, and ensuring what’s coming

in the future marries together.”

Keith’s wife Grace also has extensive experience

in the hospitality, travel and events industries. For

now though, her focus is planning the move into

their new home in Sanctuary Cove, learning to play

golf and enjoying some of the crystal clear Gold

Coast fresh air that so many of us take for granted.

“After so many years overseas, we’re looking

forward to enjoying everything Sanctuary Cove

and south east Queensland has to offer. It is a

very friendly place and we have had a very warm

welcome from everyone we have met,” said Grace.

Inheriting a well-established, talented and

passionate team, Keith acknowledged the road

ahead would not be without its challenges,

especially in the current economic climate.

“We have a lean team here that is as passionate

about Sanctuary Cove as I am. They are all

experts in their own field, which makes my job a lot

easier. It’s a matter of getting the communication

channels right and getting everyone on the same

page,” he said.

“It’s also about getting the mix of businesses

supporting the community aligned. We already

have the best in class as tenants in The Marine

Village. It’s about finding what else we can add to

the mix that’s in demand today. The future is about

finding the right balance.

“We’re not immune to economic downturns here,

however we’re fortunate in that Sanctuary Cove

has continued to grow and evolve as an enviable

community without peer anywhere in Australia.

“It’s also about finding ways to enhance the

resort feeling of the community with what’s going

on to our land, and continuing to deliver the

lifestyle elements that make Sanctuary Cove so

revered as a community both within Australia and

internationally,” he said.

“I’d like to see this place become so desirable

that the market is beating a path to our door

because that’s going to benefit everyone.”

Keith said future plans for the community would

include appealing to a new generation of aspiring

house and land buyers and finding out what these

buyers want.

“So much has changed in 25 years. The question

is – what is the next 25 years going to bring? What

are people going to want as they come to live at

Sanctuary Cove? The future of Sanctuary Cove is

as much about what future residents want as those

fortunate enough to already be living here,” he said.

“There are still a lot more homes to come, but

the opportunity is not infinite, it’s finite. It’s about

getting people engaged in Sanctuary Cove, who

might not have been here before, or for some time,

to see what is on offer.

“We love this place. The fact that you can have as

much or as little interaction as you want, its location

is phenomenal, and is something that amazes our

overseas friends when they understand where we

are situated.

“The security, the infrastructure and the

accessibility is what we value most. It’s all wrapped

around you. Being so close to the international

airports is also something we love, considering we

have travelled for so many years.”

Keith admits he has played quality, not quantity,

golf in the past given the 24/7 nature of corporate

hotel life. While having been fortunate enough to

play on some of the world’s best courses over the

years, Keith said he was looking forward to getting

some much needed practice on his game now he

and Grace have joined the Sanctuary Cove Golf

and Country Club.

An avid boat-enthusiast, Keith is also a member

of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and the

Sydney Flying Squadron.

After living in hotels for the past 30 years, it’s the

simple things the couple are looking forward to the

most while living at Sanctuary Cove, including the

search for a dog.

“At last, I’m looking forward to being able to

unpack all of my things,” said Grace.

“We literally have wedding presents we’ve never

unwrapped,” said Keith.

“We’re living in a community where we’ve

always wanted to live and we are very happy to

be home.”

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Breaking new ground Colours of our Country – unearthing a wealth

of talent in Western Australia.

words Susan Lang-Lemckert

Only when you scratch the surface can you get

some idea of the abundance of a resource ... be it

mineral, or artistic. And Rio Tinto, the multi-national

resources company whose history reaches back to

the Phoenician trading of 750 BC, has a wealth of

experience with both.

One of the company’s recent discoveries is

the richness of previously little-known Pilbara Art

which, like many of the world’s significant finds,

was unearthed almost by chance – and has now

evolved into the prestigious annual Colours of our

Country exhibition.

“Colours of our Country came about as part of our

40th year [in the Pilbara] celebrations in 2006,” recalls

Robyn Sermon, General Manager – Communities

with Rio Tinto’s West Australian operations.

“At the time we were looking at different events

to celebrate what we’d done in the Pilbara over the

past 40 years, and we realised that the emerging

Pilbara arts community – which had taken a small

exhibition to Sydney and to Europe the year before

– had never exhibited in Perth.

“We wanted to hold a major exhibition to show

their work to the Perth market, because while art

from the Kimberley, the Central Desert and the

Northern Territory was very well known, modern

Pilbara art was a new phenomenon,” she says.

So new, in fact, that success wasn’t a given for

the inaugural Colours of our Country exhibition,

although it soon became evident.

“We didn’t know how it was going to go,” says

Robyn, “but we got amazing feedback, and a lot of

the works were sold. The artists were so happy with

the result that they wanted to do it again, and it’s

now a permanent fixture on the calendar.”

“The success of the exhibition speaks for itself,”

says Sam Walsh AO, Rio Tinto’s Executive Director

and Chief Executive – Iron Ore and Australia. “As a

project, not only is it one of the centrepieces of our

support for arts and culture in Western Australia,

but it’s also a project that is close to the heart of

many of our employees. It allows them to develop

a deeper understanding of the culture of Aboriginal

people in the Pilbara – seeing the magnificent

Pilbara landscapes and the traditional stories

through the artists’ eyes.

“Another great benefit is providing [our] Perth-

based employees with an opportunity to purchase

their own ‘piece’ of the Pilbara, which is something

they appreciate. We allow employees the chance to

preview the exhibition before sales commence to

members of the general public – and I can assure

you they are enthusiastic buyers!” he says.

As the event has grown, so has the number

of exhibiting artists – ‘from a handful to 20-30’,

according to Robyn – and the number of pieces,

as well as the type of artworks being displayed.

“It’s not just canvas pieces any more,” Robyn

explains. “Last year we had some glasswork,

some sculpture, and some wooden artefacts

and baskets.”

The area from which the works are drawn is

increasing, too – where once the pieces came

largely from Roebourne, they now represent a

multitude of places like Tom Price, Karratha and

Pannawonica.

Arranging the collection, cataloguing and

transport of artworks to the exhibition from such a

large area requires meticulous co-ordination. But

despite the significant logistics, this annual task is

something of a labour of love for Nan Rickards from

West Coast Arts Pty Ltd, whose liaison is lauded

by those at Rio Tinto.

With 100 per cent of the sales proceeds (a total

of more than $1 million over the six years since

Colours of our Country’s inception) going back to

the artists, their art groups and communities, this

event also has tremendous economic benefit to the

Pilbara region. And Rio Tinto has become actively

involved in the support and development of the >> aileen Sandy, Yinjaa-Barni Art, photo by leon bird

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Pilbara art scene through workshops in areas like

technique and marketing, so artists can grow their

portfolios and take on commission work outside

of the exhibition.

“Like all projects, the success of Colours of our

Country is testament to the strong partnerships

which we formed back in 2006,” says Sam. “These

partnerships continue to grow and strengthen

today, and importantly, we are still learning from

one another.

“Over the years, we have maintained a

conversation with the artists, the art groups and

their communities to see how we can continue to

make sure the exhibition is a relevant and valuable

project for all of the stakeholders, and that it meets

everyone’s expectations,” he says.

“In 2012, we have made some changes informed

by these conversations – small things, such as

slightly changing the layout of the exhibition and

how we are promoting it. We have also begun

talking about the future – there are many exciting

possibilities which we will continue to explore.”

The popularity and significance of Pilbara art has

also seen the advent of an acquisitive element to

Colours of our Country.

“We were aware of the fact that the art was all

being sold into private collections,” Robyn explains,

“so now we work with The Art Gallery of Western

Australia, where they choose one or two pieces

each year to build a collection [of Pilbara art] for the

State. And with the standard being as high as it is,

they do struggle to choose just a couple of pieces

from what’s there.”

Initially staged in Council House, Colours of our

Country is now exhibited just up the Terrace at

Rio Tinto’s Perth head office where, according to

Robyn, it ‘makes the foyer come alive’.

“It looks amazing when all the art is up,” she

says. “Pilbara art is quite bright and very colourful,

and with close to 150 pieces hanging in the foyer,

the effect is beautiful.

“Many of the artists get down [to Perth] for the

opening of the exhibition, and during that week

they’ll often do interviews or visit other galleries,

which also helps them develop the business

aspects of being working artists,” she says.

The Rio Tinto team is always looking at ways

to enhance and grow Colours of our Country

– “which is more of a corporate event than an

exhibition,” according to Robyn, although the artists

themselves are delighted with the way it’s currently

run. “And it’s a great exhibition that delivers back to

the community,” she says.

As does Rio Tinto through its award-winning

Indigenous Employment Program, which has

seen the company become the country’s largest

private employer of Aboriginal men and women.

But providing employment is only one facet of

the company’s holistic approach, which includes

internships, apprenticeships, scholarships, work

readiness programs and even educational support

programs like homework clubs for school children.

“Rio Tinto recognised earlier than most that the so-called ‘traditional mining industry way’ of dealing

with Traditional Owners had to change, and so we opted to replace the old courtroom battles and protests

and antagonism with what amounted to a full engagement,” Sam explains.

“We started listening more and trying to see our industry through their eyes. Employment was central

to that challenge, as well as the training opportunities and business opportunities that come with it.

“We now employ more than 1,500 Aboriginal workers in our iron ore business alone, and have more

than $1.25 billion business contracts with Aboriginal businesses or joint ventures,” he says.

The number of Aboriginal enterprises operating within the Pilbara region already exceeds 100, constituting

an economic growth area of its own. Covering professions as diverse as catering to earthmoving to cultural

awareness training, Aboriginal businesses are expected to take ever more significant roles in the regional

economy in the future.

“That’s one of the biggest changes we’ve seen [in the Pilbara],” says Robyn. “A major source of growing

employment is through Aboriginal people participating in the broader economy by investing in their

own communities, which a lot of individuals and organisations aren’t prepared to do. But it’s just that –

investment in the community – that retains work for the young people in the area.”

“The Rio Tinto Indigenous Employment Program will grow and grow, because it should,” Sam concurs.

“We are making up for lost time, and we have a long way still to go.

“It’s not just us. The Aboriginal businesses we are using will take on more and more people themselves

as they grow, and one day they will be competing with us. Good luck to them.”

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“As a project, not only is

it one of the centrepieces

of our support for arts

and culture in Western

Australia, but it’s also

a project that is close to

the heart of many of our

employees.” – SAM WALSH AO,

RIO TInTO ExECuTIvE DIRECTOR

AnD CHIEf ExECuTIvE

allery Sandy, Yinjaa-Barni Art, photo by leon bird

Jill churnside, Waterholes, photo by christian Sprogoe

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pansy Hicks, Stepping Stones, photo by christian Sprogoe

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World of BallyEstablished over 160 years ago, the Bally empire

continues to set the standard for style and innovation.

words Susan Lang-Lemckert

They say necessity is the mother of invention ...

but Switzerland’s Bally family is just as deserving

of the title. The strongly entrepreneurial family’s

business acumen set them apart from the

very beginning.

Firstly there was Franz Ulrich Bohli, who’d

migrated from Austria to the rural Swiss town of

Schönenwerd. After working for a local silk ribbon

manufacturer, he began his own operation in the

profession, outsourcing much of the work to the

town’s weavers. His sons Peter and Niklaus then

followed Franz’s lead, their innovative management

seeing fine elastic added to the product range and

the business growing sufficiently to require the

establishment of an extensive second facility in

neighbouring Germany. And Peter’s son Carl Franz,

who joined the business aged only 17, later founded

the brand now synonymous with luxury.

The seeds for what would become the modern

Bally empire were sown when a business trip to

Paris introduced Carl Franz to exquisite footwear

and the process of shoe manufacture, which led to

his founding a small shoe production facility – Bally

& Co – with his brother Fritz in 1851.

The skills learned from the family’s silk ribbon and

elastic manufacturing interests served them well

in their new venture, which began as a workshop

in the basement of Carl Franz’s house. But with

their elegant handmade footwear soon becoming

renowned for excellence, a new factory was

built in the centre of Schönenwerd to keep pace

with demand.

When Fritz moved on the company was renamed

C F Bally, and retail stores were opened in Bern,

Basle and Zurich, and exports to South America

began. This was followed by the establishment

of branches in cities as far afield as Montevideo,

Buenos Aires and, fittingly, Paris – where Carl

Franz had first been inspired to pursue shoe design

and manufacture.

Ever keen to embrace new techniques and

equipment, the company then built a water channel

to provide turbine power for the first MacKay Sole

sewing machine. The almost total mechanisation

of production was revolutionary for the time, but

the chic designs and quality of materials and finish

ensured C F Bally shoes retained their luxury and

style, despite being mass produced.

The growth in production and export, together

with the company’s reputation for spearheading

shoemaking technology, saw Bally become one of

the world’s leading shoe manufacturers by the mid-

1880s. At that time producing more than 100 pairs of

shoes per day and employing hundreds of workers,

the Bally company had transformed the village of

Schönenwerd into a booming industrial centre.

By the turn of the century, the company – by then

in the hands of a fourth generation of Ballys, Carl

Franz’s sons Eduard and Arthur – had become a

major economic force, producing more than two

million pairs of shoes each year, and supporting a

workforce in excess of 3,000.

Growth continued in the early 20th century, with

even the economic gloom of wartime providing

an opportunity for the inventive family, who

expanded their range to include much-needed

military footwear.

Bally continued to innovate throughout the years,

commissioning the famous poster art campaigns

featuring artists like Villemot and Berset, and

establishing the Bally Shoe Museum – housing

one of Europe’s most important shoe collections

– at Carl Franz’s former home in Schönenwerd.

And later in the century, the company tackled the

saturation of the market with low-priced shoes by

diversifying into different industries and technology,

culminating in the development of components

used in Neil Armstrong’s boots for his historic walk

on the moon. With a tannery division also added

to the company’s operations, Bally’s expansion

into production of other luxury leather goods was

inevitable, and this in turn was followed by ready-

to-wear fashions.

Much of Bally’s perennial appeal is due to its

uncompromising blend of quality and style – a

constant that runs through all of the label’s pieces,

and is epitomised by The Scribe, the iconic men’s

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“After10seasonsofwhathasbeenan‘amazingjourney’ it feels

like the perfect time to move on to what will be a fuller international

challenge. This is an opportunity to bring together all that we have

learnt from our joint previous experiences to an exciting and multi

faceted role at Bally. Bally is a Swiss luxury heritage brand with a

huge potential, we will explore what is at the heart of Bally, not just

its archives but also its charm, its mentality and intelligence. Together

we marry design sensibility and business acumen; we provide each

other with mental stimulation as well as emotional support. We feel

honored in receiving this position and with complete support from the

LABELux Group we will create a relevant modern vision for Bally.”

- michael Herz & graeme fidler, current designers.

dress shoe created by Carl Franz’s grandson Max

and named after the luxurious Paris hotel he called

home at the time.

But Bally’s sustained commercial success has

been complemented by numerous social and

cultural innovations, particularly in the time of

Carl Franz Bally. With his wife Cecile [Rychner],

he established a kindergarten and a special

education school for girls, as well as supporting the

improvement of facilities for existing local schools.

Public assets – including a park, swimming pool

and an aged persons’ home – were also among the

facilities he provided for his community.

Today, support for the arts figures strongly

in the organisation’s operations, including the

establishment of creative partnerships between

Bally and the Central Saint Martins College of Art,

which saw the design of limited shoe collections

in 2010 and 2011; and with Design and Art Basel

Miami Beach, which gave rise to the launch of the

exclusive BallyLove product range.

Now boasting stores all over the world, a name

inextricably linked to prestige and style, and a 160-

year long culture of innovation, Bally has moved as

seamlessly into the 21st century as it did into the

last by focusing not on what’s already been done,

but what can be done ... and dedicated to finding

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Fashion capital

Paris, London, Milan, New York … and Brisbane … a wealth of leading fashion houses are staking their claim in the Queensland capital.

words Henrietta Dups

It is almost impossible to conceive that only a

decade ago Brisbane was a complete backwater

when it came to luxury international fashion.

Strolling along Edward Street after the Gucci

flagship store opening party last month a pertinent

thought struck me – exactly when was the tipping

point that saw Brisbane transform from sartorial

backwater to fashion capital, how did it come about

and why?

The opening of QueensPlaza (QP) in 2005

heralded the arrival of pioneering international

luxury brands including European labels Louis

Vuitton and Montblanc, and American label Tiffany

and Co., who bravely set up flagship stores in

completely unchartered waters. Bally, MaxMara

and Max&Co followed suit shortly after, securing

the remaining Edward St facing premises within QP.

The unveiling of the Gallery of Modern Art

(GoMA) in 2006 no doubt helped consolidate

Brisbane’s newly acquired luxury fashion kudos,

especially after GoMA hosted the exclusive and

much coveted Valentino Retrospective exhibition

in 2010.

Luxury labels have proved so integral to

Brisbane’s now-pumping fashion pulse that

expansion is already a necessity. Louis Vuitton’s

brave foray into an unknown market in 2005 has

proved to be so successful that word is they will

be expanding their space to double the current size

over two floors in QP within the near future.

Let’s not forget either that while the rest of the

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grow exponentially over the past decade. Given the mainly hot, humid,

subtropical climate it comes as no surprise that the Brisbane fashionista’s

luxury items of choice are fine jewellery, leather handbags and quality

shoes; all styled with casual, understated designer outfits that reflect our

outdoorsy and relaxed lifestyle.

All of these factors have colluded in cementing Brisbane firmly on the

national and international ‘fashion’ map, paving the way for Hermès,

Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo and Gucci to invest in the river city.

It is glaringly obvious that the international fashion labels which flourish

in our sunshine state are the ones driven by Creative Directors who share

the Brisbane fashion moguls’ aesthetic and vision of casual style.

“I am very inspired in what we may call the DNA of the brand: this

feminine, free-minded, easy glamour,” explains DVF’s Creative Director

Yvan Mispelaere. “I love prints, I love colour, that kind of cool way of

being, of ease.”

Mispelaere’s collections for DVF succinctly reflect founder Diane von

Furstenberg and her glamourous, laid back lifestyle, which switches

between New York and the South of France. A combination of New

York street chic and royal Riviera style, the DVF collections embody our

mindset; DVF dresses, a perennial favourite, are a must have in every

woman’s wardrobe.

Massimiliano Giornetti, Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo also

understands our style. “I’m not thinking about Lady Gaga or Angelina Jolie

when I’m designing an outfit; I’m thinking about real women, a woman

with a family, with work – not living on the red carpet or in a golden cage,”

he explains. Giornetti’s humble and democratic view on fashion will no

doubt secure the brand as a firm favourite in Brisbane.

While still a long way from becoming the southern hemisphere’s answer

to the Champs-Élysées, Brisbane’s Edward St is hot on the heels of both

Sydney’s Castlereagh St and Melbourne’s Collins St for premier position

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The art of fashion

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Local designer Yuge Yu draws on her artistic lifestyle for inspiration.

Yuge Yu, former lawyer and now fashion

designer, will launch her self-titled label ’Yuge’

in November.

Featuring whimsical prints, soft flowing lines and

structured block colours, the range captures the

bohemian lifestyle Yuge shares with her partner,

internationally renowned artist David Bromley.

Based in a local seaside town, the talented duo

draw on their shared passion for the creative arts

when it comes to their respective careers.

“We have a very natural togetherness in all

aspects of our life … whether it’s work, home

or our relationship, our decisions are all knitted,”

David says.

“Both our chosen vocations can be isolating

and lonely but shared and done in close proximity

it’s a wonderful challenging all encompassing

adventure,” Yuge explains.

What inspires your designs? Living within

environments that are so rich in colour, texture,

design and art, it would seem that I have a never-

ending universe of inspiration for my designs.

I do, however, find myself drawn to the simpler

details. It may be the way a fabric has been draped

over a chair, the cascading folds forming the basis

for the shape in a dress or the way the sun peaks

through our blinds in the morning inspiring the

golden colour pop through a collection.

Underlying each of my designs, though, is a

desire to create pieces that are unique, versatile

and that engage the wearer to personalise and

make them their own.

Who are your favourite fashion designers?

and why? Yohji Yamamoto, Martin Margiela, Rick

Owens – For the effortlessness in which they evoke

a sense of flamboyant restraint in their designs and

for their unexpected business ethos.

Why did you make the move from a career in

law to fashion? It wasn’t so much that I wanted

to move from practicing law and go into fashion

design. After finishing my undergraduate degrees

I went on to complete my Masters in law and

had never wavered in my determination to build

a career and a life within the law. I’d practiced

for several years in Melbourne, becoming firmly

committed to, and fascinated by, my career and in

many ways, I found that I began to define myself

by the fact that I was a lawyer.

Quite simply, I had one of those epiphany

moments of reflection where I caught myself

explaining, well actually trying to convince

someone, quite unsuccessfully, how it is that

I could work in criminal defence (up until that

point, I had my words down pat), that I realised

I had begun to question my involvement in many

legal constructs.

The more I repeated it to myself the more I felt

that my moral compass had become bent and that

what started as an entrenched determination to

use my knowledge and my qualifications to help

others, (which was undeniably still there and for

which there were many incredible clients whom

I was willing to dedicate a large chunk of my life

to) became swamped in the day to day reality of

spending my time down in the cells interviewing

and representing drug traffickers and thugs,

suing people for unpaid debts, helping people

avoid unpaid debts, taking on liquidators and

administrators. I needed a moment to re-evaluate.

This, coupled with the fact that I was living with

a mad artist whose world was becoming more and

more my world, made it a really interesting time

contemplating an alternative to law ... or whether

there was even an alternative.

I wouldn’t say that the decision to pursue

fashion design came easily, though I must admit

that I am immeasurably happier and healthier for

having made the change.

Have you always been interested in fashion

design? Yes, completely and utterly so. Though,

for most outsiders, it probably wasn’t an

anticipated direction I’d take. I think my family and

close friends were not at all surprised that fashion

was the alternative I did choose.

For as long as I can remember I’ve had a sewing

machine and a less than expected dress sense. No

matter where in the world I was, there’d always be

a sewing table tucked away in a corner, sometimes

left untouched for months and other times buzzing

away until the early hours for days on end, stitching

out my interpretations of what I wanted to see in

my wardrobe.

Would you consider a menswear or

childrenswear range? Absolutely. I’ve actually

been asked by several people to design a menswear

range, though quite honestly I’d like to allow the

process to evolve gradually and at this stage, I am

more focused on creating great women’s pieces

than branching into new directions.

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A fresh look

Make sure to leave your winter look behind with some new make-up routines for spring.

words Linette Gramstad

The 2012 spring look is natural and radiant, with flawless looking skin. Runway make-up artists seem to be blending older vintage looks with newer and fresher

make-up and the aim of the season is to look – almost effortlessly – well groomed. Start by getting your skin back to a happy place after the drying effects of

winter. Maintain your cleanse and moisturising routine and add an exfoliant a couple times a week (depending on your skin) to smooth and clear the skin.

fOUNdaTION

Try to find a good foundation that

creates a clear canvas to work on,

one that is not oil-based and is heat

resistant is ideal. I have found that

mixing two shades of foundation

works really well for a perfect

coverage that looks even. Many of us

have a lighter and a darker foundation

as our skin colouring changes

throughout the year, so simply mix

them 50/50 and smooth together.

Apply with a sponge, then blend

with your fingers. Add a light dusting

of loose powder; you shouldn’t need

much if you have a good foundation.

Some make-up brands have palettes

with different shades of foundation.

Look out for these as they come in

handy and can save time.

EYES

Start with a light crème base all over

the eyelid and under the brow bone

to highlight. Follow with your chosen

shadow in a colour that suits your

outfit: Gold, bronze, soft brown,

apricot, soft pink and even some

green shades can look nice. Pastel

colours, as well as light shimmers,

work well. I recommend keeping it

simple when doing the eyes. Try to

skip wearing eyeliner – if applying,

add sparingly and try to avoid bottom

eyeliner. Well manicured eyebrows

are a must with the natural look. To

finish off your eyes, brush eyelashes

with two coats of mascara. For

day events opt for brown mascara

that will make your lashes long and

lustrous without the intensity of black.

cHEEKS

Finding the right blush can be tricky.

A good way is to look at your skin’s

undertones and try to match it. For

fairer skins, pinks (especially soft

pinks) seem to suit the complexion

as they have cool undertones. Corals

also work but be selective to ensure

you choose a complementary colour.

For more olive complexions use

tanned bronzer on the cheeks – just

doubling up coverage on the area –

or try peach and burgundy colours,

being warmer undertones they usually

blend well. You can also mix colours

together to get the right shade for you.

A shimmer lightly dusted over the top

gives off a fresh glow or you can use

a bronzer all over if desired.

lIpS

Lightly apply your foundation over

your lips for staying power, then use a

lipstick or apply the eye shadow you

used on your eyes, on the lips. Add

a clear or light gloss over the entire

top and bottom lip. If you are not a

fan of gloss choose a lipstick that is

a shade or two darker instead. Try to

match your lips with the undertones

of your chosen blusher. Nudes and

pale pinks are nice, soft colours, or

you can also try light shaded corals.

Hot red lips are also popular this

spring. If you want to try this sassy

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Racing season brings to mind fabulous fashion and stylish shoes, but

let’s not forget the importance of a flawless face. Follow these tips to

ensure your make-up is the perfect accessory to your race day outfit.

TIpS

1. Drink plenty of water to get your skin and mind healthy.

2. Do a mini facial the night before. For radiant looking skin see if you

can find a hydrating masque to sleep in overnight.

3. Avoid smoky eyes and heavy make-up. Go for a ‘less is more’

approach for a day occasion.

4. Use primer underneath your foundation for longer lasting make-up.

5. Finish your foundation off with a setting powder to ensure it sets and

stays put.

6. A hydrating facial mist will refresh your skin and make-up throughout

the day. You can spray over make-up, just don’t hold it too close.

7. Use concealer where needed to lighten up your eyes.

8. Contrast your make-up and outfit. If your dress is extravagant, go for

lighter blush and lips; if wearing black, red lips and neutral blush and

eyes look striking.

9. Remember to put lip gloss, compressed foundation and blush in

your purse.

10. Don’t forget about your nails. It is very important for them to be well

polished at the races.

Fine FruitFlowers

BreadCoffeeMeatsJuiceFish

SushiGelati

DelicatessenBistro

ChocolatesTea

KitchenwareHomeware

Committed to delivering the Coast’s freshest

produce.

107 Ferry Rd Southport www.brickworkscentre.com.au


One of Australia’s most respected artists, David Bromley, brings his unique style to Gallery One for a much-anticipated solo exhibition.

Running from 6 - 19 October 2012, the david bromley artist & muse Exhibition will showcase a selection of current paintings, along with David’s new series of bronze sculptures.

While in some ways the sculptures mark a change of direction in David’s artistic career, they also pay homage to his earlier days in the studio.

“Having started my art life as a potter, clay and three dimensional pieces were a natural part of my environment,” David explains. “I haven’t been concentrating as much on sculpture in the past few years as painting has been my main practice so it has been great fun putting together a bunch of bronzes.”

Along with the new direction, comes a new muse in the form of David’s partner of two years, Yuge Yu. A former lawyer and talented designer, Yuge will launch her new fashion label, ‘Yuge’, at the exhibition opening.

“There is very little that we do that has not gone through a bouncing back and forward between each other,” David explains “I think our different backgrounds provide a great basis for creating and making decisions.

“Plus, I am happier than I’ve been in a long time … there’s a greater love of life in me that I think permeates the new work.”

While David credits Yuge for his new-found enthusiasm, she is equally as proud of his resilience and talent.

“Despite the disappointments and difficulties in his life he still approaches everything with the spirit and belief and enthusiasm of a child that has yet to experience heartache or hard work. His spirit is quite remarkable,” she says.

Now based in a local seaside town, David feels that in many ways his career has come full circle.

“I started as a potter on the Sunshine Coast, making art and surfing then I got very sidetracked with many complex scenarios and I’ve been trying (not always succeeding) to get back to where it all began,” he admits.

“I am happy to be making art, by the coast, in the country … and each day in the studio is an adventure.”

David Bromley - Artist & Muse Exhibition

Gallery One

St Barts

gallERY ONE Shop 16.2 Brickworks Centre +61 7 5528 0110 | Open 7 days | www.gallery-one.com.au

ST baRTS Shop 16.1 Brickworks Centre +61 7 5528 0766 | Open 7 days | www.st-barts.com.au

David Bromley - Artist & Muse Exhibition 6 - 19 October National release of his new bronze sculptures and current paintings.

‘Yuge’ National launch of thenew fashion range by Yuge Yu.

52 107 Ferry Rd Southport

www.brickworkscentre.com.au

Tasting notes

For those who enjoy quality Champagne, wine, beer and spirits, Ferry Road Wine and Beer is the store for you.

Ferry Road Wine and Beer in the Brickworks Centre carries products from all around the world and their spirits selection is second to none with the store ranging over 100 Whiskies, over 60 Rums and over 50 Tequilas to give a few examples.

Manager Jeff Blackford has many years experience in the liquor industry. He has one of the best palates in the country and can tell you what to expect from each product in store. He is an ambassador and a committee man to over 50 international distilleries, wine makers and Champagne houses from all over the world.

What he hasn’t tasted … hasn’t been made yet.

“As well as delivering the best in customer service, the success of the store comes down to offering a range to customers that is not available anywhere else on the entire Gold Coast including some products that are exclusive to Ferry Road Wine and Beer,” Jeff says.

“It is all about adding value to the consumer’s experience in store. We offer regular tastings on Wine and Spirits and are about to launch some consumer spirits education sessions in the coming months and are looking forward to summer release white wines tastings weekends. And keep a look out for our Weekend of Bubbles exclusive, where we will be tasting Champagne and Sparkling from all around the world,’ he adds.

“The regular tastings calendar has been filled for months with some exciting products on the list for the up coming months as well.”

Jeff’s passion for fine spirits comes from years of reading, tasting, sampling and having access to rare and unique products from all around the world.

fERRY ROad WINE + bEERShop 3 Brickworks Centre +61 7 5526 3103 | Open 6 Days www.ferryrdwineandbeer.com.au

Ferry Road Wine + Beer

Some of the products that have gained Jeff’s interest in recent months are Old Pulteney Malt Whisky, Bunnanahbhain Malt Whisky and the new Irish Whisky in the market place, Writer’s Tears.

bunnahabhain (Islay) Islay malt Whisky 12 Year OldBunnahabhain 12 year old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has recently been re-introduced into the market place as an un-chillfiltered spirit. This bold move has excited whisky lovers and experts from across the world.

Bunnahabhain (pronounced ‘Bu-na-ha-venn’) Whisky is known for being the gentle taste of Islay; this is in part due to the lightly peated barley used in its creation, as well as its water, the pure springs of the Margadale River, which is trapped underground away from the peaty moorlands. In fact, Bunnahabhian is the only distillery on Islay to use a natural water source. This Malt Whisky is a good starting point for anyone wanting to try Malt Whisky for the first time due to its gentle taste. Ferry Road Wine and Beer carries the Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old and 18 Year Old and is the only store currently in Queensland to have Bunnahabhain 25 Year Old.

Old pulteney (Highland malt) 12 Year OldKnown as the Maritime Male and matured wholly in air-dried, hand-selected ex-bourbon casks, Old Pulteney has been quoted by Jim Murray as ‘Unashamedly excellent and deserves so much more recognition around the world’.

The Old Pulteney distillery is the most northerly distillery on mainland Britain and one of the most remote in all Scotland. The Pulteney Distillery has crafted a Single Malt Scotch Whisky that is the very essence of its remarkable location, by Wick’s historic harbour, since 1826.

Ferry Road Wine and Beer carry the entire Old Pulteney range including the 12 Year Old, 17 Year Old and Old Pulteney 21 Year Old, which was named the World Whisky of the Year in the 2012 in the Jim Murray Whisky Bible.

Writer’s Tears Irish WhiskeyWriter’s Tears is a rich and very unusual blend of Pure Pot Still whiskey and pure Irish single malt whiskey and is bottled without being chill-filtered.

This new area of Irish Whiskey has been inspired by Bernard Walsh. The Writer’s Tears has a heritage linked to the Irishman Whiskeys because of this link with Bernard. Bernard enjoys privileged access to the warehouses of certain Irish distillers, from where he selects the casks that are vatted together to produce his whiskeys. Some years ago he came up with an entirely new type of whiskey being a blend of malt and pure pot still whiskeys. From there Writer’s Tears was created.

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When looking for the perfect addition to an outdoor setting or that final piece to complete your home, Dune Outdoor Luxuries are committed to providing outdoor products that embody all aspects of quality, design and lifestyle.

The extensive range of products at Dune Outdoor Luxuries blends contemporary and traditional designs to create timeless, elegant and essential pieces for every household. They also have an upholstery service for you to update your existing outdoor furniture or maybe you just want scatters cushions to brighten your space. See the in store fabric library for selections.

Dune offer the internationally acclaimed brand Brown Jordan, known as the pinnacle in outdoor furniture. With a choice of many finishes and fabrics there is something for everyone. Since 1945 this brand has graced many homes and hotels all over the world. Dune Outdoor Luxuries also offers a consultation service to assist in selections. Both stores are open 7 days for convenience.

dUNE OUTdOOR lUXURIESShop 3 Brolga Avenue Brickworks Centre

Gold Coast +61 7 5531 0032 | Brisbane +61 7 3257 3707www.duneoutdoorluxuries.com.au | www.brownjordan.com

Specialists in outdoor quality, lifestyle and design…

Dune Outdoor Luxuries


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Enjoy hours of fun and watch the keys depress before your eyes as everything from the great classics to rock tunes, jazz standards and performances by famous artists unfold in your home.

All Alex Steinbach PianoDisc IQ pianos come with a complimentary iPad* and Airport Express for complete wireless entertainment.

Pianodisc IQ is compatible with many music-related applications available from the Apple App Store* that can add value and fun to your Pianodisc Experience.

With the PianoDisc performance package and a Midi-enabled iPad, you can use a host of apps that teach you to play, let you practice with headphones, or even compose your own music (with notation). With Apple Apps you can easily download sheet music and sing Karaoke and more apps are being constantly developed.

The Piano IQ with iPad allows your piano to play in sync with original hits of recording artists like Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Elton John, Norah Jones and Michael Buble with over 800 complimentary songs to get you started. *Apple, iPod and iTunes are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple is not a participant in or sponsor of this promotion.

Mason & Hamlin pianos have been acclaimed by professionals and piano aficionados for over 150 years The combination of Old World craftsmanship with time tested designs and materials make Mason & Hamlin one of the few investment-grade pianos built today, and now, astute investors are taking note of Mason & Hamlin’s remarkable potential.

“As an investment, Mason & Hamlin pianos make excellent collectibles ... they appreciate about 4.5 per cent a year, and you can also play them.”

Mason & Hamlin pianos, as well as other premium pianos, have appreciated more than other investment-grade commodities such as gold, silver, or wine. How much will your Mason & Hamlin, which is even rarer, more unique, and of unsurpassed quality than other piano, appreciate in today’s market?

gOld cOaST pIaNOS & mUSIcShop 9.01 Brickworks Centre+61 7 5532 4673 | Open 6 days www.goldcoastpianos.com.au

Pianos & Lifestyle

Rarity, Exclusivity, and Timeless Perfection


Gold Coast Pianos & Music

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dUNE OUTdOOR lUXURIESShop 3 Brickworks 107 ferry Rd Southport Q

Gold Coast +61 7 5531 0032 | Brisbane +61 7 3257 3707www.duneoutdoorluxuries.com.au | www.brownjordan.com


Operating since 1966, Cross’ Carpets is a third generation family business with a nationwide client base, specialising in a collection of natural flooring solutions for your home or office environment.

Finding the perfect match to suit your needs can often be difficult with standard carpets, which is why Cross’ Carpets offer an extensive range of custom made carpet choices. By choosing the colour and texture of your custom made carpet you become the designer in creating the perfect flooring solutions for your environment.

Cross’ Carpets prides itself on creative excellence, innovation and service, so visit the Brickworks showroom and the team at Cross’ Carpets will help you make the right flooring decision that will look good for years to come.

Offering a bespoke flooring service unique to your needs…

Cross’ Carpets

cROSS’ caRpETSShop 3.04 Brickworks Centre

+61 7 5591 2777 | Open 6 Days www.crosscarpets.com.au

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When: 8 August 2012

WhAt:Invited guests enjoyed a very fashionable experience as BusinessGC presented the 2012 Ready2Wear showcase. Proudly supported by Mulpha Sanctuary Cove and Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, the event featured the designs of eleven up and coming local labels including Cynthia Coetzer and East of Grey.

Karen alexander & Janelle davis

megan & Kelly Jones

lucinda mcguigan & glenn T Ready2Wear showcase

grace perez & Sheila davari

Troy Roberts & Shannon briceErica Rossouw & cynthia coetzercaralee & cameron caldwell

Sandie & Ren ayling

courtenay & Kay mccue

Owner operators Russ and Michelle Dickins, have brought their considerable experience to Sanctuary Cove, creating Leo’s Latino Bar and Grill.

The husband and wife team, who have worked onboard some of the most luxurious super yachts, have an extensive hospitality background both here in Australia and New Zealand.With the support and success of Leo Vrhovac, after whom the new restaurant is named, the couple aim to produce the best Spanish tapas dishes on the Gold Coast. Situated in the heart of Sanctuary Cove, this stylish venue already has a well-earned reputation for its signature dishes – salt and pepper calamari, Spanish paella, delicious pork spare ribs and mouth-watering char grilled scotch fillets and Atlantic salmon.With live music every Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon Jazz, Leo’s is the perfect venue for functions, family gatherings and special occasions.

LATINO BAR & GRILL

1a Masthead Way Sanctuary Cove QLD Located at the entrance of The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove

Come and join us for some great food, wine and entertainment!

Open 7 days Brunch to late

P: 07 5577 9976Function enquiries phone 0405 689 743

ROUSEL MORITZI PAELLA

CREOLE PRAWNS

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI

LAMB SKEWERS

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH

• Glass of Brut Champagne on arrival• Tapas plates throughout the afternoon

• Prizes for best dressed & best hat• Three big flat screen TVs

• TAB close by

$55 pp

BOOK NOW

Owner operators Russ and Michelle Dickins, have brought their considerable experience to Sanctuary Cove, creating Leo’s Latino Bar and Grill.

The husband and wife team, who have worked onboard some of the most luxurious super yachts, have an extensive hospitality background both here in Australia and New Zealand.With the support and success of Leo Vrhovac, after whom the new restaurant is named, the couple aim to produce the best Spanish tapas dishes on the Gold Coast. Situated in the heart of Sanctuary Cove, this stylish venue already has a well-earned reputation for its signature dishes – salt and pepper calamari, Spanish paella, delicious pork spare ribs and mouth-watering char grilled scotch fillets and Atlantic salmon.With live music every Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon Jazz, Leo’s is the perfect venue for functions, family gatherings and special occasions.

LATINO BAR & GRILL

1a Masthead Way Sanctuary Cove QLD Located at the entrance of The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove

Come and join us for some great food, wine and entertainment!

Open 7 days Brunch to late

P: 07 5577 9976Function enquiries phone 0405 689 743

ROUSEL MORITZI PAELLA

CREOLE PRAWNS

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI

LAMB SKEWERS

MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH

• Glass of Brut Champagne on arrival• Tapas plates throughout the afternoon

• Prizes for best dressed & best hat• Three big flat screen TVs

• TAB close by

$55 pp

BOOK NOW

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Joshua Jones, paula Walden & mary dickinson

see & be seen

Gucci glamour

Jan Herring, Wendy Nelson & Liz Lillywhite

Where: Gucci, Edward St Brisbane

When: 14 August 2012

WhAt: Invited guests joined Gucci

executives to celebrate the opening of the

luxury brands’ new Brisbane boutique.

Located in fashionable Edward St, the

store is a welcome addition to this stylish

shopping precinct.

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lindsay bennett & clare E. Urwin models - Ema, caroliine & Talia

laurel Edwards & Troy cassar-daley

claire parviz, dene Harris & Kellie alderman

Kylie lang & marie-louise Theile

Trevor dickinson, William Yoon & mitchell Ogilvie

bernie bagley & brittany proctorgeorgie lewis, amanda mcleay & Sharyn ghidella

melissa downes & dJ Wendt

Rebecca mitchell, Kristina gambaro & anna Zerner

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Where: Treasury Casino & Hotel, Brisbane

When: 25-31 August 2012

WhAt:Mercedes-Benz fashion festival brought a touch of glamour to Brisbane, with a series of stylish fashion events. Special guests, including Olympians Sally Pearson and Christian Sprenger, enjoyed the hospitality and ambience of the Wintergarden vIP Runway Lounge between shows.

Trish mcKenna, Kim Ring & leanne St george

abbey allen-duckat & Jacinta Ward

Sally pearson & mellissa Hoyer

Ella & alice lethbridge

barbara & brad Webb with Kelly cooperJo & Stephen leeds with magdalena Roza

Karen Williams, bryce Williams & Sue Thomson lynn & peter Jacobsondarb couture

living Silk

+61 7 5577 9211www.covetravel.com.au

Email: [email protected] Fax +61 7 5577 9928Mobile service available by appointment

Jabiru House, Masthead Way Sanctuary Cove, QLD 4212

Begin your journey on the World’s Best Small-Ship Cruise Line.

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Call +61 7 5577 6500www.sanctuarycove.com

LOVEA GREATREWARD.

SHOPSANCTUARYCOVE.

ENJOY EXCLUSIVE REWARDSThe Marine Village Rewards CardSign up for your Rewards Card via our website and you will receive a variety of great discounts from many of the restaurants, cafes and a wide range of shops in The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove.

It’s free, and you will continue to be offered new and exciting deals so don’t delay.

To get started visit www.sanctuarycove.com/marine-village/rewards-card

*Scan QR Code tosign up today.

*To download a code reader on your smart phone search “QR” in applications.

T +61 7 5577 8762E [email protected] 4D Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove

RECEIVE A FREE PAIR OF STAINLESS STEEL, CUBIC ZIRCONIA STUDS WITH EVERY PURCHASE OVER $50*

*Excluding sale items.

T +61 7 5577 9017W www.leafclothing.com.auE [email protected] 7H Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove

RECEIVE A FREE NECKLACE VALUED AT $24.95 WITH PURCHASES OVER $100 ON ANY FULL PRICED PIECE OF CLOTHING FROM LEAF AND ILY BOUTIQUE

T +61 7 5577 9275W www.bostonprivate.com.auShop 3D The Docks Precinct, Sanctuary Cove

DO YOU WANT RELIABLE RETIREMENT INCOME? HAVING FINANCIAL TROUBLE?

RECEIVE 1 HOUR FREE PERSONAL REVIEW OF YOUR CURRENT INVESTMENTS AND STRATEGIES

T +61 7 5532 6123W www.duffydownunder.com.auE [email protected] 39B The Promenade, Sanctuary Cove

HIRE A SELF-DRIVE 2 HOUR CRUISE AND RECEIVE A FRESH BUCKET OF PRAWNS DIRECT FROM THE SANCTUARY COVE TRAWLER. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

T +61 7 5577 8981E [email protected] 32B Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove

RECEIVE A FREE GABRIELLA FRATTINI T-SHIRT WHEN YOU BUY ANY PAIR OF GABRIELLA FRATTINI JEANS

T +61 7 5577 8288E [email protected] 41E Quay Street, Sanctuary Cove

RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT WITH PURCHASES OVER $300

T +61 7 5577 8555E www.marinara87.com.auShop 43A Quay Street, Sanctuary Cove

ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZER OR DESSERT WHEN YOU PURCHASE A MAIN COURSE MEAL FROM THE DINNER MENU*

*Excludes Friday and Saturday. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers.

T +61 7 5577 9220W www.sparrowshop.com.au facebook.com/sparrowcoutureforkidsShop 37B Masthead Way, Sanctuary Cove

10% OFF FULL PRICE ITEMS PLUS RECEIVE A FREE GIFT FROM TIGER TRIBE WITH ALL PURCHASES OVER $50*

*While stocks last.

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Lunch + Dinner

Wednesday - Sunday

423 Ruffles Road • Willow Vale, Q

T +61 7 5546 7411

E [email protected]

W www.ruffleslodge.com.au

Peppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa is a hidden wonder. Perched high on a ridge, it is surrounded by natural bushland which gives way to a magnificent panorama of the Gold Coast. Executive Chef, Steve Houghton, creates seasonal menus offering contemporary and innovative dining. Beautiful inside and out, Ruffles Restaurant adjoins the infinity pool and bar, offering relaxed dining, perfect for leisurely lunches, celebrations or intimate evenings.

mOdERN aUSTRalIaN

gOld cOaST HINTERlaNd

Peppers ruffles lodge & restaurant

A la Carte menu or

Lunch & Dinner Special

3 courses $70 per person

Lunch Tuesday - Sunday

Dinner Monday - Saturday

Shop 10/26 Tedder Avenue • Main Beach, Q

T +61 7 5528 0388

E [email protected]

W www.chillontedder.com.au

mOdERN aUSTRalIaN

maIN bEacH // TEddER avENUE

Chill on tedder

CHILL OuT fOR THE fESTIvE SEASOn

Now is the time to book if you want to get the best dates and a fantastic group rate to celebrate the festive season at Chill on Tedder.

Lunch Parties $45 pp for 2 courses or $55 pp for 3 courses

(Including a glass of wine)

Dinner Parties $60 pp Monday - Thursday

$75 pp Friday - Saturday (3 course menu including bread,

canapés, coffee and tea) These prices are only valid September - December

for groups of 15 people or more. Bookings must be made prior to 24 December.

Your guide to fine dining from the hinterland to burleigh heads

gOld cOaST HINTERlaNd

• Peppers RufflesLodge & Restaurant

maIN bEacH

• Chill On Tedder

• Palazzo Versace

• Glass Dining & Lounge Bar

SURfERS paRadISE

• Surfers ParadiseMarriott Resort & Spa

• Seaduction Restaurant & Bar

• Absynthe Restaurant & Bar

bROadbEacH

• Verve Restaurant Cafe & Bar

• Room81

mERmaId bEacH

• Little Truffle

bURlEIgH HEadS

• Oskars on Burleigh

Gold Coast Hinterland Main Beach

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Tuesday - Saturday

Dinner

94 Seaword Drive • Main Beach, Q

T +61 7 5509 8000

E [email protected]

W www.palazzoversace.com.au

Vanitas Restaurant creates an extraordinary gastronomic encounter perfectly suited to Palazzo Versace, the place for sophisticated fine dining. Awarded two Chef's Hats by the AGFG, Vanitas’ Head Chef Martin Glutz offers a diverse menu featuring locally sourced seasonal produce. The epitome of elegance, a night at Vanitas provides a luxurious fine dining experience with meticulous attention to detail and impeccable service.

WEDnESDAyS In vAnITAS - 4 Course Dinner Menu - $75 per person

CHEf DInnER - 2 Michelin Star Chef franck Putelat - Sat 3 nov | Enquire now 5509 8000

mOdERN aUSTRalIaN

maIN bEacH // vaNITaS RESTaURaNT

Palazzo versace

Open 7 days

Lunch + Dinner

Marina Mirage Seaword Drive • Main Beach, Q

T +61 7 5527 1009

E [email protected]

W www.glassrestaurant.com.au

Glass Dining and Lounge Bar captures elegant

dining and a relaxed ambience. The menu is

extensive and offers something for everyone,

from the easy-eating lunch menu with a range

of salads and open sandwiches to the tapas

menu for something light. For dinner, Glass has

some outstanding fish dishes – a favourite is the

whole sole with vongole. For the meat lovers,

the amazing chateaubriand steak for two is

also a must-try. Glass also has a million-dollar

fit-out, with a million-dollar view to match!

• PRIvATE DInInG ROOM

• GROuP BOOKInGS • WEDDInGS

mOdERN aUSTRalIaN

maIN bEacH // maRINa mIRagE

glass Dining & lounge bar

Prizes for the best dressed lady,

best dressed gent and best hat.

158 Ferny Avenue • Surfers Paradise, Q

T +61 7 5592 9740

E [email protected]

W www.surfersparadisemarriott.com.au

mOdERN aUSTRalIaN

SURfERS paRadISE

surfers Paradise marriott resort & spa

The newly-refurbished Surfers Paradise Marriott

Resort & Spa will host one of the Gold Coast’s

most glamorous events this Melbourne Cup Day.

Hosted by Michelle Tapper from Channel

7’s Sunrise, the luncheon will be held in the

resort’s stunning Grand Ballroom and will

feature a gorgeous fashion parade by Marina

Mirage. Enjoy a day of fabulous food, premium

beverages, live entertainment and, of course, the

race that stops the nation.

MARRIOTT’S MELBOuRnE CuP LunCHEOn

6 November 2012 | 12 noon - 3pm

Grand Ballroom | $135 pp

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Dine, Share and Reflect. Located at the luxurious new Sea Temple Surfers Paradise, Soul, with unprecedented beachfront views. Recently named as one of Australia's Top 50 Hottest Restaurants and awarded one Chef's Hat in the prestigious Good Food and Wine Guide, Seaduction is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a celebration or event. Complimentary parking. Bookings essential.

Lunch Tuesday - Thursday

2 COuRSES

WITH GLASS Of WInE

On ARRIvAL$45 per person

mOdERN aUSTRalIaN

SURfERS paRadISE

seaduction restaurant + bar

Open 7 days

Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner

Level 2, Sea Temple at Soul

8 The Esplanade • Surfers Paradise, Q

T +61 7 5635 5728 E [email protected]

W www.seaduction.com.au

Lunch + Dinner

Tuesday - Sunday

Cnr Sunshine Blvd & T E Peters Drive

Broadbeach Waters, Q


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verve restaurant Café & bar

Recently awarded a coveted Chef’s Hat, Verve Restaurant Café & Bar serves modern Australian cuisine in welcoming and intimate surroundings. The restaurant also has a wide selection of Australian and international wines and has been awarded a 'Glass' rating in the in the recent WIne List awards by Gourmet

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The service at Verve is professional yet warm and friendly. It is truly a hidden treasure.

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Dinner

Tuesday - Saturday

Q1 Building • Surfers Paradise, Q

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Become addicted ... Inspired by poets and acclaimed by critics, award-winning chef/owner Meyjitte Boughenout’s instinct for food is second to none. Absynthe offers both a sensational a la carte menu and a degustation menu. Designed to savour seven sumptuous dishes, the degustation menu is ‘A Journey into Taste’. Meyjitte says fresh local ingredients and the way they are handled are the essence of an exciting dish.

SPECIAL DEGuSTATIOn MEnu

Oct - Nov 8 courses $105 pp

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Open 7 days

Lunch + Dinner

Burleigh Beach House

43 Goodwin Terrace • Burleigh Heads, Q


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With sensational views and first class service and cuisine, you can feel confident that your choice of venue will be applauded for your next lunch, dinner or Christmas party. You can select from an a la carte menu sure to please, or choose from a range of expertly designed set menus with fine wines to match.

Be sure to book your table on the deck as they are limited.

EvERy SunDAy ALL DAy DInInG from 12 - late

Lunch, dinner, dessert, share dishes, cocktails, wine & beer

+ ocean views

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SPECIAL LunCH MEnu Includes a glass of wine or beer 2 courses $42 | 3 courses $48

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Tuesday 6 November

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Located in the vibrant heart of Broadbeach, Room81 has become one of the Gold Coast’s most famed dining venues.

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Mexican fiestaThe cuisines of Mexico are as varied, soulful and colourful

as Frida Kahlo’s paintings.

words Tony Harper

If you think, like most of us, that the entirety of Mexican cuisine is embodied

in nachos, enchiladas and tacos, you’d be misled: It’s like suggesting

that Australian wine is defined by Yellowtail and our film industry by

Crocodile Dundee.

While it can fit into Australia almost four times, the land mass of Mexico

is far more densely populated (there are five times as many folk living in less

than a third of the space) and it covers a fabulous variety of terrain: its coastal

cuisines are starkly different from those of its two mountain ranges; there are

snow-covered peaks and baking deserts, vast coastlines, teeming cities and

a myriad of rural areas. Then there are the many cultures that have impacted

on the people and cuisines of the country – Aztec, Spanish (Spain itself owes

its riches to the early Romans, Moors and Germans) and French followed by

Caribbean, North American and smatterings from Asia.

In short, there is no single, definable Mexican cuisine. Instead there are many

different, contrasting cuisines spread across the land – all of them drawing

upon the religions, traditions and surrounds that define their harvests.

Covering them needs a book. A big book. But there are dishes and

ingredients that are as dear to the country as goose-liver and wine are to the

French; white truffles and pasta are to the Italians and beef, fish, Rolf Harris

and Asian foods are to us.

Oxaca is one of the southern states of Mexico, reaching from the shores of

the Pacific Ocean to the Sierra Mountains. It’s known as the Land of the Seven

Moles, and for many lovers of Mexican cuisine it is these moles (sultry, rich,

slow-cooked curries) that hold pride of place.

Cooking a mole is a wonderful experience that demands patience and care,

but returns the effort tenfold. They can take days from beginning to end. All of

them begin with the grinding and roasting of spices using, if you were sitting

around a fire in Oxaca, the traditional flat, round earthenware roasting pan

called a ‘comal’. If it happened to be Mole Negro (black mole) you may even

start by roasting cocoa beans before you get to the great array of spices,

herbs and chillies.

The finished products range from subtle and fragrant to powerful, complex

and fiery and done well they rival the best in any country.

The foods of Veracruz provide a great contrast to those of Oxaca. The

state begins to the north of Oxaca, its eastern boundary is the beaches

fronting the Gulf of Mexico and its western, northern and southern borders

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touching seven other states. The great influence

on Veracruz cooking are its colonial years when

it was the gateway between the east coast and

Mexico City as well as the path that linked the

Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It was an important

doorway through which the Spanish managed to

keep control of the trade routes between their new

colony and the rest of Europe. Cortes, the Spanish

conquerer, imported African slaves to provide

labour for the sugar farms that dominated the area

for so long and the state of Veracruz became the

hub of a trade involving sugar, rum and slaves

between Africa, Europe and the Caribbean.

The legacy of these dark times is a cuisine that

draws upon the wealth of seafood harvested from

its shores and the foods that have been grown on

its lands for centuries fused with influences from

Spain, the Caribbean and Africa.

The food of Veracruz does have common

ground with the rest of Mexico in many of its basics

(corn, rice and meats) but it shies away from the

decadent use of spices, using more herbs, citrus

and vegetables. It does, however, make use of the

extraordinary array of chillies that permeate every

state in the country.

And it really is an extraordinary array – fresh,

dried and smoked, big and small, sweet, mild,

pungent and fiery these small fruits are responsible

for much of the complexity and definition of the

collective Mexican cuisine.

There’s the poblano chile which dried becomes

either the ancho or mulato. Similarly the Jalapeno

(a delicious, spicy but not too hot, fruity variety)

becomes ‘chipotle’ when smoked.

The Habanero is the king – exceedingly hot but

incredibly fruity adding as much flavour as it does

fire to its dishes.

Banana chillies are gentle, cayenne somewhere

in the middle, Serrano are close to Jalpenos in both

heat and flavour.

Used fresh any chilli gives a sharp, fast version

of its heat and shows its fruitiest persona. Lightly

charred (and Mexican cuisines of all sorts char

spices, chillies and vegetables almost religiously)

they have more depth and sweetness. Dried,

the heat becomes slow-burning and ethereal,

creeping up in power over minutes and dying

away slowly.

There is more … so much more that makes up

the rich tapestry of Mexican cuisine. Here I’ve not

even scratched the surface – the country has 31

states and one ‘district’ of which this article touches

on only two! And of those two we have only had

a glimpse. But the point, I hope, is made – tacos,

nachos and cheesy burritos certainly belong to the

Mexican genre. But to define such a rich and varied

cuisine by the dross that has made it to our shores

is akin to defining our wines by Yellowtail.

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6 x 200g pieces of milk-fed Bangalow pork fillet

200gm sliced prosciutto

150g ruby Swiss chard

150g baby spinach

6 Desiree potatoes (large)

1 x 200g tin cherries

560g butter

Sprigs of rosemary

Salt & pepper

Chopped thyme

300mls good quality jus

Classic flavoursPeppers Ruffles Lodge & Spa is well-known for its delicious menus created by Executive Chef Steve Houghton.

mIlK-fEd baNgalOW pORK fIllET mIgNON WITH RUbY SWISS cHaRd, SpINacH, fONdaNT pOTaTO aNd SOUR cHERRY SaUcE

Ingredients

fondant potato:

1. Using a pairing knife, trim the potatoes into a barrel shape and place in a saucepan.

2. Cover with (500g) butter and gently confit until cooked but not too soft.

3. Take out of pan and cool on a serving plate.

pork:

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

2. Butterfly each fillet.

3. Rub pork in olive oil and chopped thyme. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Wrap pork fillet in prosciutto.

5. Heat oil in fry pan and seal pork mignon on both sides.

6. Put pan aside to use later.

7. Put pork mignon on tray in oven with fondant potato to roast for 12-15 minutes.

8. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes.

meanwhile:

1. Drain cherries and add to hot jus.

2. Add 60g of butter to the pan that the

pork was cooked in and sauté spinach and ruby swiss chard.

3. Season well and keep warm.

To Serve

1. Place a spoon of ruby swiss chard and spinach mixture on the right hand side of plate.

2. Place pork fillet mignon on ruby swiss chard and place the fondant potato next to it.

3. Spoon the cherry jus on and around the pork.

4. Garnish the fondant potato with a sprig of rosemary.

Serves 6 people

Method

Executive Chef Steve Houghton recommends Fraser Gallop Cabernet Merlot, Margaret River, to accompany the meal.

Note

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surrounded by natural bush land, the Lodge’s restaurant, Ruffles, offers the

perfect setting to enjoy a beautiful Australian meal.

Led by Executive Chef Steve Houghton, the restaurant offers diners

contemporary Australian cuisine using fresh quality produce.

Prior to joining Ruffles, the multi-award winning chef was Executive Head

Chef at the Clarion Hotel in Mackay and Executive Head Chef of a leading Italian

and French restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. With additional appointments in New

Zealand and the UK, Steve brings his internationally refined culinary skills and

experience to Ruffles.

Steve is also highly recognised for his mentoring skills, qualifying over 17

apprentices during his career and being awarded Mentor of the Year in 2007.

Diners at Ruffles can enjoy Steve’s beautifully designed a-la-carte menu for

lunch or dinner or perhaps even experience a ‘Long Sunday Degustation

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That time of year is almost upon us once again;

when millions of people around the country drop

what they’re doing, head for the nearest television

screen and watch the biggest horse racing event

in Australia – the Melbourne Cup.

It’s ‘the race that stops the nation’ – whether

it’s just for a few minutes or, if you’re lucky, for the

whole day.

The Marine Village at Sanctuary Cove will

celebrate Melbourne Cup on Tuesday 6 November

in true festive style. Enjoy the return of spring racing

and mark one of the year’s biggest spectator

events in the picturesque Marine Village, with an

array of delectable dining options to help you make

the most of the honorary public holiday.

This year there will be a TAB in The Marine

Village, so whether you have an ambitious Trifecta

lined up or just hope to pick the winner, punters

won’t be left wanting this Melbourne Cup. Study

the race form, check out the betting options and try

your luck on one of the world’s richest horse races.

If Melbourne Cup to you spells frocks,

fascinators and fabulous stilettos, this is your

chance to win in the style stakes. Melbourne Cup

is the perfect occasion to dress up, so pull out all

the stops and hit The Marine Village for a day of

fine wining and dining.

Sanctuary Cove has a range of fabulous dining

options, offering tastes to tempt everyone. Many

of The Marine Village restaurants and cafés put

together special Melbourne Cup day packages

each year to the delight of residents and visitors

alike. If you are in the mood for a day of elegant

dining, you can take your pick from contemporary

Australian, fresh seafood, exotic international

flavours and more. If you prefer a more informal and

exuberant celebration, complete with casual dining,

share plates and plenty of bubbly, Sanctuary Cove

has you covered as well.

Restaurant offers and other events for this

year’s Melbourne Cup are detailed on our website

(www.sanctuarycove.com/events). To enquire

or book your perfect race day experience please

contact your restaurant of choice direct.

The Marine Village also has ample free car

parking for your convenience.

If you’re punting on fabulous dining and a

fantastic race day atmosphere, Sanctuary Cove is

your best bet this year. So fix on your fascinator,

break out the bubbly and get ready for the nation’s

biggest racing spectacle!

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in The Marine Village Sanctuary Cove.

They’re racing!

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French soiree Melbourne’s favourite French Festival,

Paris to Provence, returns to South Yarra

as historic Como House and Garden

is transformed into a pop up French

village. Featuring wine tastings, chocolate

appreciation classes, live music, cultural

demonstrations, an open-air market and all

the French food your heart could possibly

desire, Paris to Provence will take place over

three mesmerising days. A special addition

for 2012 is an intimate evening with Gabriel

Gate who will discuss the amazing French

gastronomy he has experienced while

filming Taste le Tour.

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23-25 NOvEmbER

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Chef’s choice

A pioneer of fine dining in the Hunter Valley, Esca Bimbadgen exemplifies the unique

nature of a winery restaurant, rather than simply being a restaurant in a winery.

Showcasing modern Australian cuisine in a contemporary setting, Esca has recently

been the recipient of two highly acclaimed restaurant awards: the annual 2012 Savour

Australia Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence – Hunter/Central

Coast Tourism Restaurant Award, plus the Entertainment Book’s Gold award for

Best Fine Dining in the Hunter Valley.

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This versatile handmade square wooden tray

features a decoupaged top, richly painted sides,

gold edges, and non slip rubber feet and is equally

at home in the kitchen, dining room, living room,

bedroom or office. RRP $59.95

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Food & wine

Fun, food & fundraising You don’t have to be a foodie to enjoy this fun night out. Hosted in the Paradise Showroom, the

third annual Fun Food and Wine Trivia Challenge will feature excitement and entertainment along

with a delicious seven-course degustation menu. All proceeds will be donated to save the lives

of under privileged children through the Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children.

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demystifies the rural Japanese kitchen, laying bare

the essential ingredients, equipment, and techniques

needed for Japanese home cooking.

Japanese farm food

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Pinot centralNew Zealand’s Central Otago region has matured as a wine producer and – for better or worse – so have the tastes of many pinot drinkers.

words Tony Harper

central Otago is a place known for its unrivalled

beauty, terrific skiing and pinot noir. OK, there’s

Fergburgers in Queenstown (possibly the home of

the world’s best burger) and some amazing fishing,

mountain bike tracks and walks for the seriously

fit. But in the end it’s the snow and the wine that

account for much of the region’s lustre.

It’s the most southerly wine-growing region on

the planet and its fame as a producer of world-

class pinot noir has come about as rapidly as it

has emphatically. The mix of plush, exuberant

fruit interwoven with spice and laid upon a heady,

comparatively full-bodied frame shot the early wines

to international stardom and gave the reputation of

New Zealand pinot noir a tremendous boost.

Big-framed, uber-lush pinots may well have put

Central Otago on the vinous map, but these days

a lot of folk are seeking finer, more textural wines –

the antitheses of what has popularly emerged from

Central Otago.

But the best of the producers have matured

(as have their vines) along with the tastes of pinot

drinkers: fine, textural, savoury versions are being

made in the area. And it’s a region that has settled

quite comfortably into its sub-districts – pockets of

land that, had Central Otago been more populated

and less remote, would surely have never been

banded together so starkly different are the pieces

that make up each of their puzzles.

Imagine a capital ‘J’ turned upside down then

tilted about 45 degrees to the right and you have

a vague representation of the shape of the central

Otago wine regions; Gibbston and Alexandra

making up the two arms of the cross-piece with

Bannockburn at the junction; the Lake Dunstan

vineyards covering both sides of the vertical

(Cromwell to the south, Bendigo to the north-east

and the Lowburn/Pisa vineyards to the north-west)

and Wanaka perched right at the end of the curl.

Sort of …

It’s stark, mountainous country with the

vineyards (and just about everything else) inhabiting

the narrow valleys carved out over the eons by

glaciers and rivers.

The glamour district is Bannockburn thanks to

its two stars – Felton Road and Mount Difficulty.

It’s also one of the warmest. Spectacularly barren

(instead of soil the vines grow in mineral-rich,

organically-destitute schist) and scarred by the

remnants of the gold-rush sluicings it has a beauty

that is as harsh as it is spectacular. And here, if

anywhere, the wines are showing the maturity that

will carry the region into the following decades:

Felton Road (in all of its guises) is subtly woven,

fine and complex pinot noir, justifying its place

as the most sought-after of Otago, if not of New

Zealand in its entirety. Mount Difficulty treads a

more precarious path with structured, savoury,

multi-dimensional wines that are far dearer to my

heart but perhaps less easy to appreciate.

Bannockburn holds a bunch of other marvellous,

even if less well-known, producers like Carrick,

Bald Hills, Domain Road and Akarua.

Alexandra – the most southerly of the sub-

regions – has Sam Neill: Yep, the actor (Jurassic

Park, Bicentennial Man, The Piano and all of

the rest) with his ‘hobby farm’ Two Paddocks.

Alexandria is one of the coolest of the sub-districts

with a big diurnal shift and some of the warmest

summer temperatures – because of which it fails

more readily than the likes of Bannockburn. But the

payoff comes in the good years when the wines

are the perhaps the finest and most alluring of the

whole greater region. The landscape here is still

majestic, but less severe than the moonscape

of Bannockburn.

The greatest concentration of vineyards in the

whole of Otago lies further north on either side of

Lake Dunstan and the Clutha River beginning, to

the south, at the town of Cromwell and extending

north to Lowburn on the western bank and Bendigo

to the east. They are districts that also house the

greatest variation in style and quality from the

dizzy heights of Quartz Reef, cult producer Burn

Cottage and the likes of (among others) Lowburn

Ferry, Pisa Range, Tarras and Wild Earth to the

dross produced by corporates jumping on the

tartufo. passion for food.

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Rippon vineyard, lake Wanaka, photo briar Hardy-Hesson

Otago bandwagon. This collection of areas also

has tremendous variation in sites, from flat alluvial

land, through to foothills and terraces.

Tiny, isolated from the other vineyards and

startlingly beautiful, Wanaka has only Rippon and

Maude making commercial quantities. It’s one of

the coolest parts of the Central Otago, but the

mass of Lake Wanaka moderates the temperature,

particularly at Rippon where the rows of vineyard

run down to the lake’s edge. Of all the vineyards in

Otago Rippon is surely the most serenely beautiful,

and its wines the most introspective and singular.

The Gibbston Valley runs almost east-west on the

path out from Queenstown to Cromwell. Only a small

part of the valley is suitable for planting, much of it

being too cool and even the best sites can struggle

in poor vintages. Gibbston Valley was one of the

pioneers of Otago winegrowing. Today it is joined

by a handful of other producers including Amisfield

(which comes complete with a terrific restaurant),

Chard Farm, Valli, Mount Edward and Peregrine.

It’s hard, perhaps impossible, to capture

this majestic, diverse part of the world and its

extraordinary collection of wines. But as the

vineyards and winegrowers mature (and boy, are

they maturing) the regional traits of the sub-districts

becomes more noticeable and the pinot noirs more

subtle, complex and confident.

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Her royal highness

Terry Hopley joins the majestic Queen Mary 2 as she crosses the Atlantic.

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NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CHEF

Queen Mary 2 proudly carries the title of the most famous ocean liner in

the world. And the voyage that set the pattern for the whole of the cruise

industry was the glamorous crossing from Southampton to New York.

That iconic voyage is still as exciting today as it was in the golden era

when Churchill and Eisenhower, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Cary

Grant, Noel Coward, Bob Hope, and Charlie Chaplin regularly chose it to

navigate the Big Pond.

Crossing the Atlantic in this superb liner should be on everyone’s bucket

list … even if there are a few modern niggles thrown in to take the edge

off the experience.

Parent company Cunard does not allow crew to ever abbreviate the

name of the ship to QM 2 or to refer to her making a cruise. She is

Queen Mary 2 and is an ocean liner that makes voyages – and there

is a difference. The design of the Proud Queen means she has around

40 per cent more steel plating than other vessels of a similar size and her

top speed of 30 knots would leave every other cruise ship in the world

trailing in her wake. She is also shaped with a deep draught that handles

a North Atlantic storm a lot more comfortably than the floating apartment

blocks that simply couldn’t handle those conditions.

The interior of the ship is opulent and gracious and lives up to the

standards laid down by Samuel Cunard more than 170 years ago. But

what has changed is the passengers – and modern fashion – dictating

that Cunard can no longer demand the standards of dress and behaviour

that was once their hallmark.

Seeing Queen Mary 2 alongside her home berth in the brand new

Ocean Terminal in Southampton is a wonderful sight and her colour

scheme of deep blue with a distinctive red and black funnel really does

set her apart. Cunard has done a great job in the terminal itself with

comfortable seating and a restaurant. The job of checking in 2,500

passengers is far from easy and it is to Cunard’s credit that few have to

wait more than 45 minutes from the moment they reach the terminal to

when they actually board the ship.

The Grill class passengers (effectively first class) get their own bell boy

to take them to their suite, but for the rest there are simply crew members

at strategic locations to point passengers in the direction of their state

rooms (they are not allowed to call them cabins).

A transatlantic crossing is far different to a normal cruise. Seven

long days at sea in weather that does not lend itself to sunbathing

means the officers and crew of Queen Mary 2 have to come up with

something special. And that they do – providing a wonderful and

memorable experience.

There is no question of anyone getting bored at sea as there is a simply

amazing choice of lectures, music, dancing, arts and crafts, bridge, spa

treatments, gym, simulated golf, sports competitions and Broadway type

shows. And, of course, food, food and more food in a choice of several

great restaurants.

I happen to love ballroom dancing. That meant a daily lesson given by

world-class ballroom champions, on several afternoons the most elegant

tea dance at sea, and dancing every evening to a top orchestra in the

largest ballroom afloat. >>

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Agreed. Queen Mary 2 doesn’t quite match up to

the style that put the name Cunard to the forefront

of the world of passengers shipping. But cruising

has changed a lot in the past few years and this

ship still has a magic that is all her own.

Silver service onboard

Queen Mary 2 Interior Queen Mary 2 ballroom Queen Mary 2

for further information please contact

Cove Travel on +61 7 5577 9211

or email [email protected]

cUNaRd aNNOUNcES THREE QUEENS WIll vISIT aUSTRalIa

Cunard Line has announced it will send all

three of its Queens to Australia in 2014 as part

of its new world voyage program.

The visits by Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria

and Queen Mary 2 will take place during

February and March 2014, and represent the

first time all members of the royal triumvirate

have visited Australia in the same season.

Between them, the liners will make 16 calls

at Australian ports, with Sydney and Brisbane

both having the pleasure of welcoming all three

Queens at different times during their voyages.

The 2014 program features a range of

options from three full world voyages through

to shorter eight-night sectors.

It is worth dwelling on afternoon tea in the

Queen’s Room because Cunard does it better than

any other ship in the world. White gloved waiters

are at your shoulder with silver tea pots and a

superb selection of finger sandwiches, pastries,

scones, clotted cream and jam. And it all takes

place to the sound of a live orchestra inviting you

to waltz or foxtrot between bites.

Alas, these days it is too often spoilt by

passengers turning up in tee shirts, shorts and flip

flops with a back-to-front baseball cap stuck on

their head. Cunard insists on dress standards in the

restaurants after 6pm and on the seven-day voyage

there are three formal nights (tuxedo or a dark suit

for the gentleman, cocktail dress for the ladies).

Unfortunately these standards do not apply in other

areas of the ship which, in my opinion, detracts

from Cunard’s admirable efforts to recapture the

charm and grace of a bygone era.

Grill class passengers on Queen Mary 2 dine

in either the Queen’s Grill or Princess Grill. I have

enjoyed both but for this transatlantic crossing I

was in the ‘working class’ part of the ship. And I

have to say I appreciated it more.

I loved dining in the Lotus Japanese

Restaurant and The Carvery (both of which

carry a small supplement) and in the opulent

Todd’s English Restaurant (which carries a much

bigger supplement).

Once upon a time Cunard meant the ultimate

in luxury sea voyages. Alas, they have now been

overtaken by the likes of Silversea, Seabourn and

Regent as far as service, cuisine and personal

comforts are concerned. But when it comes to

crossing the Atlantic the only ship I would consider

is Queen Mary 2.

The great circle routing from Southampton

heads North West for much of the voyage and that

often means gale force winds and heavy seas. We

certainly had our share both ways on our voyage

and yet the ship cut smoothly through the waves

without a hint of pitching or rolling. You don’t take

the seven-day crossing for the weather, and after

reaching New York I was grateful for a five-night

mini-voyage to Boston and Halifax before we began

the crossing back.

If you are thinking of taking the voyage one way

choose the route from Southampton to New York

and you gain one hour every day. The opposite

happens on the return journey when at noon on

five days out of the seven the ship’s clock jumps

forward one hour which means you are subjected

to the nautical equivalent of jet-lag.

A typical trans-Atlantic crossing attracts

passengers from more than 30 different nations,

the great majority of which are British or American.

Some have made the crossing dozens of times.

On my voyage a special bouquet was presented

to a lady who had recorded more than 2,500 days

on board.



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Gaye Heldon discovered an exciting juxtaposition of cultures on a recent cruise from Buenos Aires to New York.

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In march this year brian and I decided to book a last minute deal on

Holland America’s recently renovated Veendam to take in the delights of

a continent that has intrigued us for some time.

With open minds and hearts, we discovered a world of stunning

contrasts from poverty to riches, from an abundance of natural wealth to

the driest desert in the world, from desperation to an outpouring of love

and concern for the enjoyment of others, and a pride in their individual

countries that challenged us to revisit our own thoughts about how we live

our lives. Isn’t that what travel does to us? It reminds us that it is not just

about knowledge; that no matter where we live in this world we all have

the same basic concerns about life and, in that sense, we are all equal.

We flew from Sydney to Buenos Aires and spent the first five nights

enjoying the amazing power of the Iguazu Falls and delighting in the

offerings of the city of Buenos Aires. We visited the Brazilian side of

the falls first, where the last enormous cataract on that path actually

accommodates the border delineation between Brazil and Argentina. The

first arc of falls crashes over the cliff face some three kilometres across

the gorge, and as we progressed along the length, the sound became

louder in its ferocity and nearness, until finally we became drenched by

the mist of plummeting and pounding water as it hurtled into the basalt

rocks of the shelves below before meeting the South Atlantic Sea some

25 kilometres down river.

The leaves and flowers of the plant life bordering our pathway along the

cliffs played host to an amazing array of gorgeously hued butterflies, with

extraordinary patterns to disorient and confuse the multitude of hungry

birds, while vultures swooped on the thermals high above our heads

looking for unsuspecting and meatier prey.

One morning we awoke to the sight of a hot air balloon hovering over

the gorge and that day’s walk took us along the top of the falls via steel

boardwalks and a small train so that we could look down into the boiling

cauldrons that hurtle over the edge of the cliff line. There is much to do

here and a two-night stay is well worth the time.

The central city area of Buenos Aires reminded me of Barcelona, and

we were told it is the most Europeanised city in South America. Lovely

wide boulevards, tiny cobbled side streets, and trees everywhere, even

in the poorer parts of the city. One night we took in the not-to-be-missed

Carlos Gardel’s Dinner and Tango Show where we were welcomed

profusely and shown promptly to our table. After a delicious three-course

meal the performance started, loosely describing by dance, music from

the orchestra on the gantry above the dancers, and two singers, the

gradual change of costume and dance style from the 1940s to the present

day. As the decades progressed the tango became more sensual and

the dress more revealing. Now the dancers are supreme athletes, the

girls being tossed and twirled by their partners at ever-increasing speed

and with such precision-timing that the climax is quite breath-taking and

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I won’t mention every port of call that we

saw, but there were a few real stand-outs, and

Valparaiso was most definitely one of them. The

original houses of this sprawling city were built of

adobe or wood, but those materials didn’t last long

in a storm, so the corrugated iron sheets from on

board the supply ships that kept arriving were used

to line the exterior walls of all the buildings.

These were then painted using whatever

leftover paint the ships had from their maintenance

programmes, hence all the fantastic colours of the

housing. The combinations are highly imaginative

and decorative and as a result UNESCO have

deemed the original heart of Valpo, as it is

nicknamed, a heritage area. While one can do

what one likes internally the exteriors of the houses

must be maintained with their multi-coloured

corrugated cloaks.

All the excursions we elected to join were guided

by very well-informed and interesting guides,

who were enthusiastic about showing us the

achievements and explaining the histories of their

countries or regions. Chile, Peru and Ecuador all

have excellent museums, even in the most remote

places, with beautifully displayed collections that

the guides took advantage of when explaining the

development and influences of the objects or their

uses. The Spanish conquistadors during the 1500s

had an extensive and lasting impact on the lives

of the native South Americans and it is visible in

everything from pottery to architecture, music and

art to dress and lifestyle. The religion of many of

the indigenous peoples continues to be a mixture

of Catholicism and mystic rituals, with a few

sharmans in the more remote villages still rattling

bones and mixing potent potions to ward off evil.

One of the most impressive sites was a few

kilometres south of Trujillo in Peru where we

explored the ruins of the Temple of the Moon. The

pyramid-shaped construction was discovered to

contain five temples, built one upon the other,

where rituals and sacrifices took place by the

Moche (100 BC – 650 AD) and Chimu (1100 –

1470 AD) Indians to appease their multiple gods

and ward off disaster in all its forms.

By the time we reached the Panama Canal

we were well and truly imbued with the spirit

and verve of the past three millennia and it was

a strange experience to feel pulled back into the

twenty-first century as we gazed on the impossibly

complicated construction of the impending

extension to the Canal.

However, when we arrived in the Big Apple we

had mentally readjusted ourselves and enjoyed the

three-hour whistle-stop tour around Manhattan’s

highlights before boarding our long flight home.

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Patsy and Bill Rowe enjoy an idyllic trip to Italy.

Our mediterranean cruise ended in Civitavecchia on the west coast of Italy,

with Rome an hour south by car. We were heading north, however, to Tuscany,

to stay with fellow Aussies Alvina and Umberto at Podernuovo in one of the

three villas they have lovingly restored on their eight hectare property.

It was a beautiful June day and, with me behind the wheel and Bill

navigating, we set off for lunch at Porto Santo Stefano, a picturesque

island connected to Orbetello on the mainland by an isthmus. Orbetello, an

ancient Etruscan settlement, is one of the prettiest places in Italy, situated

less than two hours from Florence, Siena and Pisa and lying, as it does, in

the centre of a sparkling lagoon. The scenery is breathtaking, with high cliffs

rising out of the sea and tiny inlets where white yachts bob up and down

on their moorings. On the other side of the island from Porto Santo Stefano

is Porto Ercole with distinctive coloured houses and tiny fishing ports. It’s

one of our favourite parts of the world and our journey to Podernuovo

wouldn’t be complete without our usual feast of a giant bowl of mussels

in spicy tomato sauce mopped up with crusty bread and washed down

with local Tuscan wine.

The drive east towards Podernuovo went smoothly and since it was

4pm, time for the famous Italian passeggiatta, we stopped for coffee in

Casteldelpiano about ten minutes drive from Podernuovo. With a population

around 4,000, Casteldelpiano doesn’t attract many tourists so it was wonderful

to be surrounded by locals enjoying passeggiatta, a time when lovers young

and old walk arm in arm and families fresh from their siesta meander into the

square to greet neighbours and catch up on the gossip.

We sat in a little café in the square opposite the Chiesa della Propositura

and sipped the best coffee we’d had since leaving home. Around us shop

owners were winding up their metal door shutters after the long lunch break

as the village slowly came back to life. This is one of the loveliest times of day

in Italy and we’ll make sure we come to the village for passeggiatta every day

… perhaps a little later so we can order a bottle of Brunello and some plump

olives marinated in oil and herbs with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

At 5.30pm we dragged ourselves away and headed on to Podernuovo. The

attention to detail Alvina and Umberto have taken in restoring the villas, which

were virtually ruins, is astonishing. Our villa for the week is called ‘Il Seccatoio’

and was originally a chestnut drying barn! While the exterior has been carefully

restored to look rustic, the interior is modern with windows overlooking the

olive grove and vineyard. Umberto makes his own wine which we sampled on

the night we arrived when invited to their villa for a homemade pizza. What a

magical night, sitting in the garden, looking at the fairy lights of Monte Amiata,

eating my favourite goat’s cheese pizza and sipping on Umberto’s excellent

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red, I wondered why we’d dallied with a cruise and not just come to

Tuscany direct from Australia.

If you want the best prosciutto, pecorino or pasta, Alvina knows where

to find it and what with eating, drinking and still more eating our week

flew, but not before we had day trips to Collodi, the town of Pinocchio

Pistoia (which is so narrow it is only two or three houses wide), renown for

the character of Pinocchio, Sant’Antimo Abbey, an elegant Romanesque

edifice of the early 12th century, to listen to the monks Gregorian chant,

and Saturnina to luxuriate in the thermal baths which are made up of

several springs stretching from Mt Amiata to the hills of Albenga and Fiora.

We soaked in the 37.5 degrees sulphureous waters (as did the Etruscans

and Romans before us) and waited for all signs of ageing to disappear

(apparently it doesn’t happen immediately).

On our last night we drove to Trevinano for the most superb degustation

dinner at ‘La Parolina’, an exciting restaurant owned by innovative

chefs, Iside and her husband, Romano, where we ate egg carbonara,

caramelised scallops with pea marshmallow, pasta with cinta senese, pig

in smoked broth and such a choice of sweets I was in dessert heaven!

It’s always sad when a holiday ends, but I’m going home confident

that the smelly, sulphurous waters of Saturnina will work their youthful

magic on me!

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Olivia Newton-JohnSinger/actress/co-owner Gaia Retreat and Spa

most frequent destination: Travel between my home in Florida and Australia.

Mainly Melbourne for events surrounding the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and

Wellness Centre which after nearly ten years of raising funds and building,

opened its doors in June 2012, almost 20 years to the day of my breast

cancer diagnosis.

an essential travel item: A scarf – you can use it for many things from staying

warm to covering your face for some privacy while sleeping.

Tips for avoiding jet-lag: Definitely drink lots of water and when you land, go

out in the sunlight if you can. It helps readjust your inner clock. When you reach

your destination, take a nap – it helps.

Window or aisle seat: An aisle seat as I don't like climbing over strangers.

Who would you most like to sit next to on a long flight? My husband,

John Easterling.

I pass the time by: Watching movies and reading.

favourite piece of technology: My iPhone.

best/strangest travel story: One time my sister Rona and I were travelling

from Los Angeles to Melbourne and President George Bush Sr. was on our

flight. He invited us to join him in the Qantas lounge in Los Angeles and then

to sit with him on the flight and chat.

must-see destination: My Gaia Retreat and Spa near Byron Bay, Australia.

We have the most amazing healers and treatments and it is truly the only place

I can unwind and completely rejuvenate when my body needs it.

favourite hotel: Lyall Hotel, Melbourne.

best overseas dining: Anywhere in Italy.

Where to shop: Wherever I am – I always love looking!

best ever overseas purchase: A pair of golden hoop earrings I bought in Italy

over 20 years ago. They are timeless and beautifully made.

best thing about travelling: Getting to experience the many different cultures

and fantastic foods that can be found in different parts of the world.

Top complaint: I don't get to spend as much time with my family and friends

due to all the travel.

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I spend my spare time: Not travelling but staying at home – that is my holiday.

Long walks and bike rides and swimming in the beautiful warm waters in Florida

where I live with my husband John.

before you go: I stay up all night packing!

car, coach, plane or ship? I like the car best. No customs or security!

Where to next: I am about to kick off a 35-city North American tour so there

are too many to name them all! I am also planning another trip to Peru with my

husband ‘Amazon John’ Easterling. We were married there four years ago and

have had so many wonderful times there!

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Sports orientatedThe new Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG certainly lives up to its sporty pedigree. words Chris nixon

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Here’s something you don’t get often – the Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG outperforms its predecessor and costs almost $22,000 less.

And that’s not the only good news. This is a cracking sports car with a luxury finish.

The V8 AMG is the top of the third-generation SLK range, which also offers four-cylinder and six-cylinder versions.

They all come with upgraded styling that includes Mercedes’ new wide-mouth corporate grill design, which is tougher-looking and heads off any tendency of people like TV motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson to still call the SLK a ‘girl’s car’.

In fact, sports car enthusiasts have plenty to appreciate in the SLK, which is priced at $155,550 plus on-roads in 55 AMG form. The two bigger Mercedes sports roadsters, the $243,000 SL and $487,000 SLS, are not only more expensive but also less wieldy.

The SLK acronym stands for Sportlich (sporty), Leicht (sport) and Kurz (short) and that certainly sums up the car.

The enhancements of Mercedes’ AMG performance division to engine, suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres make the SLK a machine that has more in common with a compact sports car than GT muscle-car, despite its 310 kiloWatts of thumping V8 power.

However, it has no direct rival in Australian showrooms. BMW’s Z4 sDrive 35is and the Porsche Boxster S have only six-cylinder engines, although some critics say they handle more sharply than the ‘Benz’.

The SLK sprints from rest to 100 kmh in a claimed 4.6 seconds and on to an electronically-limited maximum speed of 250 kmh. Driven more normally, it consumes petrol at the rate of 8.5 litres per 100 kms; that is, 30 per cent more economical than its predecessor.

The beauty of a V8 is that it’s effortless in almost any circumstance. Squeeze the accelerator and it responds instantly and strongly, while some smaller engines that use turbochargers or superchargers to achieve their power may hesitate momentarily before exploding in a rush of speed.

And there’s nothing like the sound. AMG cars are renowned for the quality of their exhaust and engine tones.

The SLK’s song changes when flaps in the exhaust open at a certain speed to release the gases faster. It’s music to enthusiasts.

Coupled to the hand-built engine is a seven-speed automatic transmission, which has shift finger-paddles behind the steering wheel for manual control. A Sports switch on the centre console sharpens the transmission’s responses.

If the auto is still not quite up to the mark of the very best sports gearboxes, the steering is exemplary.

Its use of traditional hydraulic assistance rather than the modern, power-saving electric systems results in sensitive feel and a nice linear quality to the weighting at any steering angle and speed.

The SLK is a wolf dressed as a sheep.It might be readily identifiable as an AMG, but the look is hardly macho. And

at town speeds, the ride is smooth and quiet and the engine relatively muted. If you wanted a performance car able to be driven to work every day, this

could be it.It’s also got abundant comfort.The electrically-adjustable seats are firm, supportive and beautifully

upholstered in leather. This leather contains another Mercedes innovation: it’s heat-reflective and cooler to sit on.

Clear plastic screens behind the headrests block some draft, while Mercedes’ patented ‘Air Scarf’ blows heated air on to your neck from ducts at the base of the headrests.

Add backrest and cushion heating plus a strong blast on your feet and top-down driving will be comfortable in the coldest weather.

The cockpit is finished impeccably. The only thing one could wish for would be more storage space in the console and doors; some European designers don’t seem to know that the rest of the world likes to drink while driving.

The leather and Alcantara-suede steering wheel offers good grip. The bottom of the circle is flat in racing-car style, although in this case the flat bottom is clearly to facilitate access, not competition.

Open-top driving comes at the touch of a button on the centre console. Apart from an obscure Mitsubishi, the original SLK when launched in 1996 was the first modern sports car to employ a folding hard-top instead of a fabric roof.

Virtually every convertible manufacturer has followed suit, but the SLK’s Transformer-style mechanism remains among the best. When shut, it provides all the comfort and security of a coupe; open, it’s a proper sports car, albeit one that sacrifices significant boot space to the folded panels.

But who’s complaining when the most powerful SLK ever made is also $22,000 cheaper?

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You know you’re in another world when a

salesman says, “this car is so affordable now; it’s

only $370,000!”.

It was my world for 24 hours, driving one of

the first Bentley Continental GT V8 coupes in

the country.

Well, is $370,000 affordable? It is when Bentleys

used to cost as much as Rolls-Royces – double

anything else – and were rarely seen on the road.

The 93-year-old make dedicated to the ultra-

wealthy is these days owned by the originators

of the people’s car, Volkswagen, and therefore

benefits from the efficiencies and technologies of

a giant corporation.

Released from the shadow of Rolls-Royce,

Bentley has been reinvigorated under German

ownership. A majestic four-door Bentley sedan

is still available for $660,000, but the cornerstone

of the make’s revival has been the Continental, of

which 50,000 have been sold since its introduction

in 2003.

The four-door GT coupe and GTC convertible

are now in their second generation. They do look

different to the first series, although really only to

a trained eye.

More significantly, in addition to the original

6.0 litre, 12-cylinder engine offering, Bentley has

this year introduced a 4.0 litre V8 alternative that

results in the aforementioned ‘affordable’ price.

The 12-cylinder costs from $405,719 plus on-

roads and both the eight and 12 cylinder convertible

car is between $37,000 and $40,000 more at the

only Queensland showroom, Bentley of Brisbane.

If you want to boast about your Bentley

knowledge, the V8 version of the Continental GT

has a few giveaway features – a black-gloss mesh

grille, red enamel for the Bentley badge, a different

lower front bumper and two twin exhaust outlets

styled in the shape of the figure eight.

What is under the bonnet and how it feels from

behind the wheel are more important however.

The V8 is drawn from the vast Volkswagen

Group inventory that also builds Volkswagens,

Skodas, SEATs, Audis, Bugattis and Lamborghinis

and that inevitably must trickle into the company’s

latest acquisition, Porsche.

A mere V8 is not enough for this high-

luxury sports car, so Bentley has added twin

turbochargers in order to generate 373 kiloWatts

(500 horsepower) and a mountainous 660

Newtonmetres of torque.

It does this while delivering the owner a claimed

40 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and toxic

carbon-dioxide emissions over the old 12-cylinder.

Turbocharging – using the momentum of the exhaust

gases to drive compressors that force-feed the

engine – is one means used to achieve this.

But Bentley also uses some other ‘green’ tricks

– low-rolling resistance tyres, energy recuperation

while the car is slowing and the ability for the motor

to run on just four of its eight cylinders when being

driven with a light throttle.

Effortless power is harnessed through an eight-

speed automatic transmission and full-time all-

wheel drive.

The Continental has lost none of its verve in the

adaption from 12 to eight cylinders. It surges from

rest to 100 kmh in a claimed 4.6 seconds with the

effortlessness of a heavy-duty intercontinental

missile. It could top 300 kmh if let loose on, say,

Sydney Airport.

But beyond speed, the smaller engine has

resulted in a car that feels more responsive, agile

and generally nicer to drive around town. Bigger is

not always better and the Continental V8 promises

a bit of fun as well as its grand touring potential.

The test car had magnificent two-tone quilted

leather seats, lush carpeting, a machine-knurled

metal dashboard and, of course, the traditional

chrome organ-stop knobs that control air-

conditioning vents. It was a sumptuous interior,

hand-finished by the craftsmen of Crewe.

In summary, the V8 engine has made the Bentley

Continental GT a car for the times. It costs less to

own and run, the diet has made it nicer to drive

and yet it remains every bit a traditional Bentley –

something special indeed.

Chris Nixon joins the chosen few who have driven a Bentley Continental GT V8.

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Gold classSanctuary Cove receives Five Gold Anchor stamp of approval.

In april this year, Sanctuary cove was awarded

Five Gold Anchor accreditation by the Marina

Industries Association (MIA), the first residential

canal estate in Australia to receive this accolade.

At the presentation of the certificate and flag at

the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on

24 May 2012, MIA Chief Executive Colin

Bransgrove said the accreditation was testament

to Sanctuary Cove’s considered master-plan and

the lifestyle on offer at the waterfront community.

“Sanctuary Cove is the benchmark for boating

communities Australia-wide that wish to reach the

highest level of recognition,” he said.

“The accreditation considers the residential

community as a whole, with a focus on the boating

lifestyle available to residents.”

The MIA launched the International Gold Anchor

rating system in Australia in 2009. In 2010, the

system was extended to include specific criteria

for residential canal estates.

The three-to-five star rating system is designed

to provide boat owners and marina users with a

simple way to determine which marinas best fit

their needs via an easy reference system similar to

the hotel association’s star rating scheme.

The Marina Sanctuary Cove was judged on

a range of criteria including access to boating

facilities and services, environmental policies

and procedures, presentation and proximity to

local attractions.

The Five Gold Anchor accreditation puts

Sanctuary Cove on par with Singapore’s Sentosa

Cove, the only other residential canal estate

in the world to have received the rigorously

judged rating.

Sanctuary Cove Marina Operations Manager

Helen Motteram-Smith said the accreditation

was a welcome acknowledgment for the dedication

of marina personnel and support of Mulpha

Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited.

“This award recognises the role of Sanctuary

Cove in providing a world class residential estate

and marina and reflects the ongoing community

infrastructure investment by Mulpha to ensure it

remains one of the world’s best master-planned

resort communities,” she said.

“The Gold Anchor accreditation is significant in

that it puts Sanctuary Cove on the global map as

the ultimate boating lifestyle destination.”

Sanctuary Cove is a global pioneer of the resort-

style master-planned community, recognised

around the world for its successful blending of

residential enclaves and a thriving retail precinct

– The Marine Village – with 80 tenants, as well

as two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 300

berth marina, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove and

Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club.

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The switching returns can be potentially higher than an ordinary investment

in Commonwealth Bank, and investors also received double the franking credit

entitlement as they receive the dividend from two banking stocks throughout

the year instead of just one.

riskStatement:

This strategy does come with additional risk in some instances. Not all

banking stocks operate in the same way and some banks will often perform

at different levels to the others, but if you have a growth investment profile and

are willing to take on more risk, it is a strategy you might be willing to try.

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On the hunt for income

Minimising the risks and maximising the rewards is the key to a bright financial future.

Ensuring that our retirement savings last is becoming increasingly

challenging as Australians are living longer and investment returns are

decreasing as market volatility continues.

According to Tanya Branwhite, the head of Equity Strategy Research at

Macquarie Bank, the global situation is affecting retirement savings as ‘both

developed and developing economies [are entering] a long cycle of lower

absolute returns’.

As a result, many investors are drawn away from the safety of bank and

term deposits to other investments to generate a better return. In doing so,

these investors are taking on more risk. The key is to understand the risks

and rewards.

consider alternative strategies for your existing investments:

Before changing the mix of your investment portfolio to seek higher

returns, why not consider other ways to diversify the returns on your

existing portfolio?

Most investors hold banking shares as part of their portfolio, but they might

not have considered the switching strategy to generate more dividend income

and franking credits from their investments.

an example of a Switching Strategy:

The switching strategy involves investing in a bank prior to the dividend

payment and then, once the dividend has been paid, switching into another

banking stock. The theory is that throughout this process the investor has the

same amount of capital invested in banking shares, but they are seeking to

optimise that investment to collect more dividend and franking credit entitlements.

Tejay Lovelock from Macquarie Private Wealth explains: “The switching

strategy is designed to expose investors to more dividend payments. In a

number of instances throughout investment history this strategy has generated

a higher return.”

For example, since 1992 Commonwealth Bank has been the strongest

performing banking stock yielding investors 16.5 per cent per annum.1 This is

shown by the green line on the graph.

However, had the investor used the switching strategy with ANZ Bank the

return would have been 23.86 per cent per annum.1 The performance of this

switching strategy is shown as the blue line on the graph.

When using the strategy, the investor would sell CBA after a dividend was

paid and buy ANZ. When ANZ paid a dividend, ANZ would be sold and CBA

purchased and so on.

During this period, the weakest switch was the CBA/NAB combination which

still yielded 20.34 per cent per annum.1

UNdERSTaNd THE OppORTUNITIES avaIlablE TO YOU:

On 14 November 2012 Macquarie Private Wealth will host a dinner

function and informative seminar at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country

Club to discuss innovative investment alternatives.

If you would like to attend, please contact Tejay Lovelock on

+61 7 5509 1499 or email [email protected]

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Parisian perfectionThis Marine Drive East home brings a touch of

European elegance to Sanctuary Cove.

Inspired by the exquisite parisian architecture of

Europe, as seen by the owners in their travels and

delivered to the architect along with photographs

that encapsulated their vision, this stunning home

is ‘all about design and style’.

Beautifully positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac with a

north east aspect, the waterfront property rests on

a 1,137sqm waterfront block complete with a 30m

access to the Coomera River.

The owners worked closely with Feng Shui

Master, Dr Zhang, to ensure all elements within the

home worked in seamless harmony and captured

the tranquil beauty of its surroundings.

The building work took two years to complete,

courtesy of the high quality construction and

exacting standards you would expect to find in a

home of this calibre. What you don’t really expect,

but is an added attraction, is that the entire home is

‘Chemical free’. For example: the solid cedar doors

are ‘tongue & groove’ with no glue used, the entire

house has water filtration including showers; natural

wool insulation was used throughout; and all carpets

are 100 per cent wool.

It is this pursuit of perfection and attention to

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But what of the home itself? Featuring four

bedrooms, four bathrooms, study, lounge/dining,

casual family room and a two car garage, this

is a timeless single level residence. Combining

meticulous bespoke finishes with exacting

specifications including ornate cornicing and three

metre high ceilings throughout, the character-

filled double brick home is perfect for family living

and entertaining.

A stunning domed entrance guides residents

and visitors through double front doors, which lead

down a wide central hallway with sprung timber

flooring and curved wall paneling. Based on the

foyer of the Hong Kong Peninsula Hotel, the grand

entry enjoys views right through to the water.

Continuing the international theme, the formal

lounge/dining room is modeled on the iconic

Ritz Carlton Hotels. With period coffered ceiling,

fireplace and French doors leading to the grassed

side, this area is the epitome of European style,

coupled with a relaxed Australian ambience.

A gourmet kitchen, complete with granite bench

tops, Miele appliances and breakfast area, and a

spacious family/sitting room with sprung timber

flooring and beautiful French doors, provide a

relaxed yet elegant living area. With stunning river

views from every aspect, these light filled spaces

capture the essence of casual living.

The master bedroom – also with ambient river

views – boasts a generous walk-in-wardrobe

and luxuriously appointed ensuite accented with

imported imperial jade Italian marble.

Outdoors, the impeccable detail continues with

an entertainer´s patio and architectural French

style pergola supported by soaring custom-made

Chelmstone columns. Evoking memories of the

French Riviera, or perhaps Italy’s Amalfi Coast, this

is the perfect place to sip a refreshing cocktail or

enjoy a refined High Tea.

The heated and cooled in-ground pool, with

specially designed solid wrought iron fencing,

overlooks a large pontoon with a spotted gum

gangway. With the water views across to a national

park reserve ensuring continued privacy, this is

perhaps one of the most picturesque locations on

the Coomera River.

Having enjoyed the timeless elegance of this

architecturally inspired home for over a decade, the

current owners have reluctantly decided to move

on. If you are in the market for a refined residence

within Sanctuary Cove, contact the agent now.

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Construction of Sanctuary Cove’s first Winter Collection home is now underway.

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located in the exclusive alpinia precinct at Sanctuary Cove, the first Winter

Collection home is coming out of the ground.

The designer home, which has been the focus of a successful interactive

Facebook campaign, features four bedrooms, with additional lifestyle inclusions

such as an alfresco entertaining area and media room as standard.

The limited release of the Winter Collection house and land packages is

being endorsed by popular media personality, property expert and Sanctuary

Cove ambassador Andrew Winter.

Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty Limited Executive General

Manager Keith Allardice said initial planning and development for the Winter

Collection commenced in March this year, making it a whirlwind process from

inception to construction.

“The project has broken ground quickly and it’s exciting to see the

construction teams progressing well on the first Winter Collection home,” said

Keith. “It’s a great achievement, and it’s fantastic to see development progress

behind the gates.”

Released to the market in June, Sanctuary Cove’s creative ‘Design and

Win’ Facebook competition on the Winter Collection homes kicked off the

same month.

The interactive campaign encouraged the public to provide suggestions on

the design, finishes and layout of the homes, with budding interior designers

invited to submit their ideas on the Facebook page through a fortnightly

judging process.

With the competition wrapping up in August, Andrew said the entries

submitted were full of inspirational ideas.

“We’ve had lots of innovative and original entries, ranging from futuristic

kitchens to stone wall furnishings,” said Andrew.

“The creative ideas were not always practical, but people had a lot of fun

with them, which was the main idea, to get people involved and interested in

the design of the Winter Collection homes.”

Andrew judged the winners of the competition over nine rounds which

focused on one particular room of the house per fortnight, including the media

room, kitchen and master bedroom.

Entrants were in the running to bring their designs to life, with some elements

of the winning rooms forming the final design or inclusions in the first Winter

Collection home.

Prizes, including two nights’ accommodation at one of Mulpha’s prestigious

hotels, were awarded courtesy of Mulpha Sanctuary Cove (Developments) Pty

Limited, to the most outstanding submission each fortnight.

“We have received a positive response and output from the community,”

said Andrew. “It was something different we tried to do to get the public

engaged in the fantastic product we have here at Sanctuary Cove, and it

seems to have worked.”

The limited release of designer homes known as The Winter Collection is

available on the exclusive land offerings at Sanctuary Cove’s Banksia, Tristania

and Alpinia precincts.

The Alpinia precinct offers hillside soaring views of the hinterland and

eastern coastline while Banksia provides sweeping vistas of The Palms

golf course.

The Tristania precinct showcases the last offering of north-east facing

waterfront allotments.

The first home is being constructed by Brett Ward Builders and will feature

a family room, open plan kitchen, four bedrooms, two-car lockup garage and

separate golf buggy parking.

House and land packages start from $899,000 at Alpinia, with golf course

fronting house and land packages starting at $1.295 million.

For more information on The Winter Collection please contact 07 5577 6500

or visit www.livesanctuarycove.com.au

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The marine village Sanctuary cove is the

ideal family destination all year round and these

school holidays it’s the go-to place for great kids’

entertainment (and your chance to relax). With the

new Adventure Playground and special activities

lined up, as well as the fantastic array of beautiful

shops and great restaurants to check out, The

Marine Village is the perfect place for a family

day out.

The new Adventure Playground was installed

on The Village Green in time for the winter school

holidays and it proved an instant hit with the little

ones. The playground is a permanent addition to

The Village Green, so you can take the kids to

play anytime. With a range of great equipment for

climbing, swinging, spinning and exploring, they are

sure to have hours of fun.

The Village Green is situated at the edge of

the picturesque Marina, with the boardwalks and

moored luxury yachts providing a scenic backdrop.

Relax and take in the sights while the kids get some

fresh air and burn off all their pent-up energy from

the school term!

Also returning for the second week of the

September/October school holidays is the train

ride, which will transport little travellers around the

streets of The Marine Village in style. Kids will have

a grand adventure aboard the train as it takes them

on a journey through the village and, best of all, the

train rides are free of charge.

The Marine Village isn’t just fun for the kids

– after a morning of playing, take a break with

lunch at one of Sanctuary Cove’s many cafés and

restaurants. From sumptuous Italian flavours and

fresh Greek fare to modern Australian dishes and

traditional pub food, there is a menu to suit every

taste. Afterwards, explore the gorgeous shops

including fashion boutiques, gift and antique

shops, galleries and – as a special treat – the

chocolate shop.

The Mummy Tree Markets also make a welcome

return to Sanctuary Cove this spring, with a market

scheduled for Saturday, 6 October. These ‘family

boutique’ markets sell gorgeous and unique items

for babies and children as well as parents, and

you are guaranteed to find something special. The

markets have free entry and offer gourmet food

for sale, as well as providing a range of children’s

entertainment. The markets run from 3-7pm,

providing the perfect end to a great day out.

Discover a world of school holiday fun at Sanctuary Cove.

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business is blooming in Sanctuary Cove’s Marine Village with the arrival of a high-flying consultancy and a new location for the precinct’s popular florist.

Business excellence consultancy firm Optimal Progression has taken a tenancy on Masthead Way with business partners Rob Bright and Dean Cliff making the move to Sanctuary Cove’s business precinct due to the company’s continued growth driving the need for a head office.

“We previously operated from remote offices as most of our consultants work directly on site with clients,” said Rob.

“Our recent growth has provoked the need to have a centralised head office, allowing us to service administration functions and support strategic projects. This was the reason we decided to make the move to The Marine Village.”

The company provides business improvement and training solutions to the resources and manufacturing sectors, through operational management process and improvement methodologies.

Rob said Sanctuary Cove’s ideal location, with easy access to Brisbane and Gold Coast motorways made it the perfect base.

“Our larger clients and prospects have head offices based in Brisbane, whereas we continue to focus on manufacturing which spans across South East Queensland from Burleigh to Ipswich, and up past Brisbane. Sanctuary Cove is the most practical location to support our needs,” he said.

“The Marine Village’s facilities with local shops and cafes were a big drawcard, particularly when entertaining clients. We also found the pricing favourable when compared to other commercial locations such as Southport.”

Meanwhile florist Kerrie McGrath’s business is flourishing following the move to a high-exposure location in the relaxed waterfront village.

Kerrie’s Flowers now operates on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from a quaint beach hut just outside The Village Theatre on Masthead Way.

Kerrie said the move to the busy thoroughfare had delivered a boost in turnover with Sanctuary Cove residents and The Marine Village visitors approving of the convenient location.

“Lots of people can see me here so things have changed in terms of turnover,” she said. “I have many regular customers who live in Sanctuary Cove but I’m also drawing in people as they walk to and from The Marine Village’s dining precinct.

“They will stop in to pick up a bunch of flowers as they head to a restaurant for a celebratory meal.”

Kerrie started selling flowers in The Marine Village a few years ago at the Twilight Markets and has seen her business grow organically within the precinct ever since.

“This is a friendly and relaxed place to work – the atmosphere is a lot like a country town,” she said. “It’s nice to see the same people and get to know them. The majority of my customers are locals.”

Kerrie’s Flowers sells fresh bunches of blooms such as lilies, tulips, proteas, jonquils, orchids and freesias.

“I go with what’s in season but I like to keep prices reasonable so I keep that in mind when I’m sourcing my stock,” she said. “White lilies are the runaway favourite with the Sanctuary Cove locals who buy flowers for their home.”

Kerrie can also fashion bouquets and prepare wedding flowers. Her arrangements are on display throughout The Marine Village, and she currently supplies Mulpha’s reception arrangement in Jabiru house. Kerrie also does the flowers for Marinara Restaurant, Leo’s Bar & Grill, Buddha’s Restaurant, Leaf Boutique and Cove Travel.

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barry Jenkins, former general manager of

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show for 22

years, received the highest honour at the 2012 Club

Marine Australian Marine Industry Export Awards

hosted by the Australian International Marine

Export Group (AIMEX) at a reception held at the

Sydney International Boat Show at Darling Harbour.

Barry was recognised with a combined Marine

Export & Superyacht Industry Champion Award

for his many years working in and promoting the

Australian marine industry.

A familiar face on the international marine scene,

Barry is well known and respected within the

Australian Marine and Superyacht industry, having

made a significant impact and contribution over the

past three decades.

In addition to his work with AIMEX, Barry

consults to the Sanctuary Cove International

Boat Show and Yacht & Boat Korea in the area of

international relations and product development.

He is also Director of AIMEX and Chairman of

the Superyacht Australia division of AIMEX. His

industry involvement includes Past President

of Marine Queensland, Past President of the

Australian Marine Industries Federation, Chairman

of Superyacht Australia and long-term Director on

the AIMEX board.

Barry was very proud to receive the surprise

accolade from the marine industry.

“It was very unexpected but greatly appreciated,”

Barry said. “It’s gratifying to be recognised and I feel

greatly honoured. I am part of a very hardworking

team with the brief to get the Australian export

message of quality and innovation to potential

buyers and partners around the world as well as

encouraging superyacht visitations.”

A champion effortBoat Show stalwart, Barry Jenkins, has been honoured by the marine industry.

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Sanctuary cove ran an online competition earlier this

year, with Kim Brown, from south of Wollongong in New

South Wales, being the lucky winner of a $5,000 Sunlover

Holidays prize.

The mother of four received the news that she had won

the grand prize, courtesy of Sanctuary Cove, in July.

“I’m really excited, it’s fabulous,” Kim said.

“I’m very grateful for the opportunity for this fantastic

holiday, especially since I have 12 months to use it so I can

tailor it to fit in with work and children, and just take my time

to go away and relax.”

This amazing holiday prize will offer a much-needed

break for Kim, who is kept busy year-round by her three

sons and daughter.

“It’s been a while [since my last holiday]; my sons play

baseball so my so-called holidays are usually sitting on

the sideline of games. This will be the first baseball-free

holiday in a long time!” Kim said.

As for the destination, she has plenty to choose from but

no set ideas just yet. The prize from Sanctuary Cove will

allow Kim to spend the $5,000 however she chooses on

the Sunlover Holidays website, which features a selection of

fantastic accommodation, cruises and tours all over Australia.

From a tropical escape in North Queensland to exploring

Australia’s awe-inspiring outback, Kim will definitely be spoilt

for choice. Fortunately, she will have plenty of time to peruse

the many options and design her perfect getaway.

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Silver fox Turning ninety-years-of-age is a very significant milestone

… which is why some of Dennis Fox’s friends decided to

stage an event to celebrate this momentous occasion.

The day started off at 7 a.m., with 48 golfers lining up for

the regular Early Birds competition. Dennis, resplendent in

bright orange Ricky Fowler golf gear, was greeted on the

first tee by his family and friends, along with a giant birthday

banner which featured a collage of photos.

Also on hand was Yuko Nakamura, dressed as a nurse,

who took on the role of Dennis’s caddy for the day.

The spritely nonagenarian took the celebrations in his

stride … completing 18 holes of golf, then going on to enjoy

a luncheon for 120 guests at the Sanctuary Cove Golf and

Country Club.

Among a host of entertaining stories told on the day, one

particular anecdote captured the spirit of this amazing man,

who worked until he was 80, and still plays golf several times

a week.

“Dennis attended Trinity Grammar School in Sydney from

1925-39, where he won the first ever individual school golf

trophy in 1939,” recalls Colin Sinclair, who helped organise

the celebrations. “Then in 2011 he was invited back to play

in the school’s team event … which he subsequently won 72

years after the original victory.”

Since moving to Sanctuary Cove ten years ago, Dennis

has become a popular member of the local community and

is a constant inspiration to those around him.

“At ninety-years-of-age, Dennis still lives life to the fullest,”

says Colin. “He is one of life’s true characters … and great

fun to be around.”

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Gold SmithOlympic gold medalist Tate Smith chats about ‘that race’ and the euphoria of beating the best of the best in London.

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Less than three minutes later Tate Smith, Dave Smith, Murray Stewart and

Jacob Clear are Olympic gold medalists and years of hard work have paid off

on the biggest sporting arena of them all.

Speaking to Tate on his return home, two things are very evident … firstly, his

sense of pride at having achieved a lifelong goal, and secondly, his appreciation

of the support of his family, friends and the thousands of Australians who have

turned out to the welcome home parades.

“It’s the Olympics,” Tate says simply when asked why this meet is so

important. “I think it’s because it only comes around every four years, you’ve

got the best of the best there, and it’s the biggest stage you can compete on.

There’s so much pressure … but you have the support of all of the Australians

watching, all of the world watching. And then there’s the whole prestige of being

an Olympic champion. It’s all of these things.”

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The culmination of countless hours of training and sacrifice, the win is

a fitting reward for the man who missed the medals in Beijing but came

back stronger, fiercer and more determined four years on.

“For the past four to six years I’ve been training almost full time …

trying to win, trying to get a medal,” he explains. “And the past three years

have been really intense. I’ve been away from home a lot but we are a

really good crew, we’ve been medalling in the World Cups and the World

Championships and it’s all come together at the right time.

So how did these four men come to be in this particular boat at this

particular time?

“It’s a little bit like a football team, where you want to put the best team

on the park,” Tate says. “You put the best guys in the boat, then you tweak

things a bit. And after a lot of time trials and testing … and a lot of racing

… you end up with the best four in the best seats and that’s what allowed

us to be Olympic champions.”

Tate admits that while the team was confident going into the finals it

was still a surreal moment when they actually crossed the finish line in

first place.

“You never expect to win but you have a strong belief going into a race,”

he says. “In our lead up we’d been in Hungary for two months, training,

and we’d been doing really good times. We knew we were ahead of where

we were last year so it was just a matter of doing that performance on the

day in the final. I knew if we had the perfect race we could win it.

“It was so close and so fast. I don’t look around too much but I knew

from the feel of the race that we were executing everything perfectly to

plan and when we got to halfway we were feeling good. I realised with

about 200 [metres] to go we were going to be amongst the medals, then

with 100 metres to go we still had a good lead and I thought ‘we could

get this’ but it wasn’t until we crossed the line, when I looked across and

didn’t see any other boats, that I knew we had won.”

“It’s definitely one of the best feelings I’ve ever had in my life but it’s

hard to describe,” Tate admits. “There is just this whole range of emotion

that goes through your body. I was really pumped up and relieved … it’s

the Olympic games, it’s the pinnacle and you’ve just won a gold medal.

It’s an incredible feeling … I’d like to feel it again but I know how hard it

was to get there.”

Having shared the euphoria of the win with his wife and mother, who

were in London for the Games, Tate returned home to a hero’s welcome.

“We did the parades in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and the

Gold Coast. That was amazing … I can’t believe how much support we

got and how big the parades are,” he admits.

“It’s pretty awesome walking down the street and seeing all the people

cheering … all the kids … I didn’t realise how inspirational we are to the

younger generation and how much it means to them. That’s what helps

it sink in that you are an Olympian.”

Having achieved a long-held goal in London, Tate is looking forward

to enjoying some downtime before going back into training for the 2012

Lifesaving World Championships in November and, possibly, the Olympic

Games in Rio in 2016.

“At this stage we are really keen to keep going,” Tate admits. “Fours

years is a long time but ultimately we would love to go over there and

race again.

“For now, I’m looking forward to getting down to Northcliffe Surf Club

on the Gold Coast and doing some coaching and just chilling out a bit.”

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words Rhonda Oxnam

The gold coast has a long held reputation as a

tourist hotspot – a glittering Mecca boasting great

surfing beaches, thrill-a-minute theme parks and a

transient population.

But take a walk along Currumbin beachfront

during September when the Swell Sculpture

Festival transforms this beautiful stretch of sand

into a stunning outdoor gallery or flick through a

Naked City Guide with its local insight of where to

find the coolest galleries and quirkiest coffee shops

and you will realise there is a whole ‘sub-culture of

culture’ right here on our doorstep.

It is this very different perception of the Gold

Coast that is at the heart of Jeff Licence’s new

documentary Kicking off the White Shoes.

“I was coming across all these amazing, creative

people and yet there was a tension between them

and the external perception of the Coast as this

A creative coastThe Gold Coast has moved beyond its tourist image

to become a culturally rich city.

cultureless city,” Jeff explains. “I wanted to address

that, so that’s where the idea evolved from.”

The documentary, which Jeff wrote, filmed,

produced and directed takes a four-pronged

approach, looking at the areas of the arts, culture,

community and sustainability. Thirteen locals

were interviewed for the film including Chris

Walton (Sustainable Developer of the Currumbin

Ecovillage), Nadia Sunde (musician, entertainer,

writer and Jeff’s wife), Mariam Arcilla (Arts and

Cultural developer), Emma Milikins (fashion

designer and co-founder of Rabbit + Cocoon

Arts precinct) and Jack Lennon (early Surfers

Paradise resident).

What Jeff discovered during the making of

Kicking off the White Shoes is a trail of culture

winding its way along the entire length of the city

… and he says it is time the rest of the country,

indeed the world, realised it.

“We have to get over the idea that because we

live in a big long strip, it prevents us from having a

creative heart,” he says. “We can actually turn that

into a virtue.

“The Gold Coast is a series of little villages that

are joined together by urban sprawl and we should

be promoting them as such and highlighting each

of their strengths. By doing that, it supports creative

people locally, keeps the money local as well, and

presents another, cultural side to the Coast.

According to Jeff one of the biggest issues

facing the creative community is the perceived

‘cultural cringe’ attached to being a Gold Coast

artist … and a lot of talented people are leaving the

area because of that.

“If you’re from the creative fields it’s a real

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people leave or they don’t identify themselves as a

Gold Coast artist,” he explains. “We train all of our

young people really well but we lose them because

there is a gap there, there’s not a lot of institutional

support for professionals once they leave training.

And on top of that you’ve got this stigma attached

to being a creative person on the Gold Coast.”

So what is the solution?

“I’m pushing the barrow of a cultural tourism

policy for the Coast. We don’t have one – and for a

big city that has so many festivals and events and

things happening every weekend that are culturally

laden there’s nothing to direct people, even locals,

to what’s on when and where.

“We have all these world-class people in

our backyard but we need a more coordinated

approach to supporting the existing artists. If there

was a tourist trail that took people to Rabbit +

Cocoon, and then down to Surf World and so on …

that would bring in a huge amount of extra income

to the events, and to the artists that are there.”

In the meantime, Jeff is hoping expand the

distribution of Kicking off the White Shoes in order

to reach a much wider audience.

“I’d love to show it more … if there’s 450 people

on the Coast who have seen it, there’s still another

half a million to go!

“And I’d like to get it beyond the Coast as well,

into Sydney and Melbourne because that’s where

a lot of the stereotypical attitude comes from, from

the people who have no experience of the Coast

apart from seeing tourism ads or the bad news that

comes through the media.”

By changing the internal and external perception

of the Gold Coast, Jeff believes we will also be

able to develop the Gold Coast’s creative and

cultural potential.

“The big thing I’ve experienced while doing this

documentary is that we have this amazing depth

of talent here but at the same time a lot of people

are feeling quite isolated within their field. What the

doco is trying to do is tell them ‘You are not alone,

there are avenues for you to tap into’.

“And the ‘powers that be’ need to support that,

we can’t just keep building buildings and hope to

have them filled up with culture if we don’t support

the culture first.

“There’s always been that ‘build it and they will

come’ mentality but I think it needs to be a ‘build

the culture in the community first’ approach because

that develops a sense of internal pride. If you are not

proud of who you are and where you come from

that perpetuates itself beyond where you are based.

“We need to be engendering that sense of

pride,” Jeff insists. Jeff licence

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Organised by Gold Coast City Council, the 2012 Award is centred on

the theme Gaurema gulli-nu (Stories from here). The award celebrates

the work of emerging and established local Indigenous artists and

aims to showcase the Gold Coast’s Indigenous heritage by offering

them an opportunity to exhibit their work to the wider community.

135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD

+61 7 5581 6567 www.theartscentregc.com.au/gallery

“A painting is never finished – it simply

stops in interesting places.” – PAuL GARDnER

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Art Gallery of New South Wales

EUgèNE aTgET – Old paRIS

Lose yourself in the beauty of Old Paris

with over 200 rare and original prints from

the founder of documentary photography,

Eugène Atget (1857–1927).

Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney NSW

1800 679 278 www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au

Eugène Atget (1857-1927) Rue de I’Hôtel de Ville, 1921, gelatin silver photography, 22.8x x17.7cm

UNTIl 4 NOvEmbER

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INdIaN paINTINgS fROm THE cOllEcTION Of THE

NaTIONal gallERY Of aUSTRalIa

Divine worlds will offer a magnificent opportunity to revel

in rarely seen treasures from the national art collection.

Celebrating the traditions of Hindu, Jain and Islamic India, the

paintings are rich in legend, regal drama and romance.

Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra ACT

+61 2 6240 6411 www.nga.gov.auKota school, Rajasthan, India, Krishna’s fluting summons the entranced gopis for Autumn Moon festival [Sharad purnima]; shrine hanging [pichhavai] c. 1840, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Purchased 2005

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Carmel Debreuil’s work is strong and colorful,

with a cast of children whose stance and

attitude is full of bravado.

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+61 7 5554 5019 www.19karen.com.au

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SkyfallDaniel Craig is back as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007 in Skyfall, the

23rd adventure in the longest-running film franchise of all time. In

Skyfall, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt

her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the

threat, no matter how personal the cost.

www.skyfall-movie.com

A Classical CelebrationEnjoy an evening of beauty, grace and elegance as Queensland Ballet

presents excerpts and pas de deux from some of the most loved

works in the classical repertoire, such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake

and La Sylphide.

Rich with tradition, A Classical Celebration embodies ethereal beauty,

disciplined technique and heartfelt emotion. Let the glorious sounds

of famous and familiar music envelope you, and escape into a world

more beautiful ...

Presented by Queensland Ballet with the Queensland Symphony

Orchestra Conductor Craig Allister Young, A Classical Celebration will

be a simply unforgettable ballet experience.

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To Rome With LoveFull of romance and comedy, and starring a fine ensemble cast of great

actors, To Rome With Love follows four different storylines of characters –

including Americans, Italians, residents and visitors – and the adventures

and predicaments they find themselves in.

Directed by Woody Allen To Rome With Love is a superb ode to the

Eternal City.

www.hopscotchfilms.com.au

Mr Chen’s Emporiumby Deborah O’Brien

Mr Chen’s Emporium is an enchanting tale of

forbidden love and following one’s heart ...

In 1872, 17 year-old Amy Duncan arrives in

the Gold Rush town of Millbrooke, having

spent the coach journey daydreaming about

glittering pavilions and gilded steeples. What

she finds is a dusty main street lined with

ramshackle buildings. That is until she walks

through the doors of Mr Chen’s Emporium,

a veritable Aladdin’s cave, and her life

changes forever.

Random House Australia RRP $29.95

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Driving Homeby Jonathan Raban

A collection of pieces spanning two

decades, Driving Home charts its course

through American history and recent

world events. Jonathan Raban writes with

an outsider’s eye for the public and the

personal, about political, social, and cultural

affairs, and about literature, his tone intimate

but never nostalgic, and always fresh.

Variously frank, witty, and provocative,

Driving Home is part essay collection, part

diary – and wholly engrossing.

Pan Macmillan Australia RRP $22.99

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sCorPio 24 october – 22 novemberYou will feel as if everyone wants you to be in certain places at certain times, just to help them! If you do not show up, drama ensues. Make sure that when someone asks ‘what are you doing on such and such a day?’ that you have a stock answer prepared such as ‘I am out of town’. There will be one or two people you are happy to indulge, the rest will do very well without you.

sagittarius 23 november – 22 DecemberSomeone wants their way, and they will try every trick in the book to get it. What they have not factored into the equation is that the more they push, the more distant you become. The focus is definitely on overseas financial situations. This will need concentration and close monitoring, so there will not be a great deal of time for socialising.

CaPriCorn 23 December – 20 JanuaryThe one thing you will not want is a surprise! However a new friend or colleague does not know this, and will sign you up for a commitment. When you find out, stand your ground, and do not do it. They will not repeat the mistake. A rather nice piece of jewellery or art is going to attract your attention. Try to negotiate before the sale, you will get a much better deal.

aQuarius 21 January – 19 FebruaryA new connection is causing some concern. Do not accept this person at face value, and be sure to check up on his/her credentials. Your suggestion is to offer them a discreet exit and hopefully everyone else will agree. There is a need to immerse yourself in some culture and you will find your energy levels soaring as you get back in touch with this side of your life.

PisCes 20 February – 20 marchDo not apologise for being analytical, it is one of your strengths and has served you well. There are those that will get impatient while you take a little more time than they think is necessary. In doing so, however, you reveal some flaws and solutions to them that will save a great deal of time and money.

aries 21 march – 20 aprilLife has been going along at a nice even pace, but there are some interesting things coming out of the woodwork and if you want to make the most of it all you need to change things up to a higher gear. There will be some complaints as it means people around you also have to move a little bit quicker. They will thank you for it when they see the rewards in their bank accounts.

taurus 21 april – 21 mayFamily is going to be a strong focus with a great deal of enthusiasm for some kind of celebration. Of course you are going to have to bear the brunt of organisation, and who better? If people are coming from out of town, book rooms early! You will find yourself feeling better than you have done in years! Whatever you are doing, keep it up.

gemini 22 may – 21 JuneYou will not be able to control what goes on around you for the first few weeks of this period. Accept the situation and do what you need to do, no more and no less. The unexpected bonus is that you have some time to do what pleases you. There is a sense that you are in the centre of a hurricane with everything whirling around you. Within six weeks everything will be back to normal.

CanCer 22 June – 23 JulyA very lighthearted time; flirting, playful conversations, compliments and lots of laughter. You will enjoy making people happy by telling them what you appreciate most about them. Making people feel special is your forte. In your business and social life it is a good time to focus on this right now. Whatever effort you put into other people will be of great benefit to you in the future.

leo 24 July – 23 augustYou are going to learn something about a family member that you did not know; and it will change your perspective in a positive way. There is a close relationship developing that will take you by surprise. It will mean that you have to rethink your short-term plans, however, do not start changing long-term plans just yet. Give it some time. virgo 24 august – 23 septemberIt is interesting that someone is a little too quick to apologise for their behaviour. Be on guard and know that if you continue to deal with this person it will happen again. There is a cheque in the mail! You are more than happy to bank it, it has been a long time coming. It would not hurt to check up on your financial consultant just to make sure they are doing what you pay them to do.

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libra 24 september – 23 octoberYou will get things done, but do not expect any

dramatic highs! Then again, there are no lows

either. It is a balanced month, with family and

friends all on an even keel. Workwise you have the

time and energy to rethink career, business and

how you see the future. There is a lot of planning

and you will be delighted at what comes from this.

Some good solid plans will be in place, so when it

gets hectic, everyone knows what, when and how

to deal with it. Success is here!

A very good time for leisure and travelling

overseas. Your sign is under a planetary line up

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2. Which car manufacturer makes the Equator mid-size pickup truck?

3. Who won the 2011 Leigh Matthews Trophy?

4. Traditionally, hoisin sauce is made using which vegetable?

5. Cape Churchill, Canada, is renowned as the best location in the world to view what?

6. How many teams competed in the 2011/12 Big Bash League season?

7. Who painted the 1606 painting, The Death of the Virgin?

8. Which capital city is located on the islands of Zealand and Amager?

9. True or false – Sigmund Freud’s real name was Sigismund Schlomo Freud?

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The sign at disneyland claims it’s the happiest

place on Earth; I’ll assume, therefore, that the bloke

who painted it has never stood in line there for two

hours with whining kids – “I’m hungry/this is boring/

why is the queue so long?” – who decide they need

to pee just as you’re on the cusp of finally getting

on the damn ride.

Happiness, of course, is a state of mind; entirely

subjective. Take me, for example – on the surface

I may appear to be a miserable old git but inside

I’m usually jumping for joy.

I’m British and biased but I have to agree with

the New York Times reporter who – betraying his

oath of allegiance to the Disney empire – suggested

that, for two weeks at least this year, happiness-

central was London during the Olympics.

I was there and it was true I tell you – a city/

country with a huge smile on its face. OK, it

probably won’t last but perish the thought that

scowling, shoulder-shrugging Paris – which I also

visited during the Games – had beaten London

in the bid to host the world (Note: Pom’s too

predictable dig at France ends here).

I seriously doubt that you can accurately

measure contentment – though leave it to self-

important ‘international experts’ or think tanks in

search of a fat research grant to try to turn it into

a science.

The trouble with most of these surveys and

statistics – like anything that is ever researched –

is that a fresh and contradictory set of figures or

anecdotal evidence can always be found.

August bodies like the United Nations (UN)

and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and

Development (OECD) often tell us that the world’s

happiest countries are mainly in northern Europe.

Top of a recent UN league were Denmark, followed

by Finland, Norway and the Netherlands.

These are wealthy countries but their happiness

isn’t just about having money in the bank – political

freedom, social welfare and an absence of

corruption kind of help too. The Danish probably

squeak the top ranking because of those nice

sticky pastries.

Bottom of the league are sub-Saharan countries

like Togo, Benin and the Central African Republic;

the last one apparently so utterly disinterested in

life that it has never even bothered to think of a

proper name for itself.

Oddly, several years ago, research suggested

that some of the same Scandinavian countries

were among the world leaders in suicide rates; I

believe the rationale was the tedium of constant

well-being (personally, I think it might have been

the prospect of pickled herring for every meal).

Today’s numbers indicate that Lithuania has

the world’s highest suicide rate. No-one seems

to know why. I only know one Lithuanian and

he seems a jolly sort. It strikes me as the sort

of thing a government should look into. Maybe

they could start by reading all the suicide notes

and try to establish a common thread. I’ve not

been to Lithuania but it it might turn out to be

something quite fixable. Maybe the food. Or the

bus schedules. Or a particularly annoying morning

show host. (I doubt it’s the last one. Otherwise,

there’d be legions of Australians whose final words

were ‘I can’t take Kochie anymore!’.)

Indeed, where does Australia fit in this world of

happiness? Good question but like all research-

skewed issue there is no clear answer.

According to one OECD report Australians were

ranked as the ‘happiest’ people of the 34 OECD

member countries (tell that to the man who serves

me in the post office), yet the same survey said

they were only 11th in life satisfaction. So happily

dissatisfied then? Go figure.

The OECD’s Better Life Index says that one of

the reasons Australians are upbeat is that they

have shorter work hours than many countries.

Concurrently, however, Australians apparently

feel they have too little leisure time. Which only

makes sense if you’re living in Queensland –

where the anti-daylight savings lobby’s concern

for insomniac cows and faded curtains mean that

even though we get off work early, we’re obliged

to twiddle our thumbs in the dark rather than play

a round of twilight golf.

The OECD recently put Switzerland’s ‘life

satisfaction score’ at 7.5 – a fraction above

Australia’s 7.4. How can that be? Switzerland is

depressingly dull – maybe not so much that its

people are seeking to usurp the Lithuanians by

hurling themselves off the nearest Alp but I’d

imagine there is still a statistical probability of

an early end – either from dying of boredom or

accidentally impaling themselves while extracting

a red-hot fork from one of their god-awful fondues.

Yes, the Swiss pay less tax than we do – but

they barely produce any wine, they’re not allowed

to flush the toilet after 10 p.m., and a Tim Tam

beats a Toblerone hands down.

What the stats and other stuff do tell us is that

money doesn’t buy happiness. In the UN rankings,

the United States sits only 11th, one below cash-

strapped Ireland. (OK, so the U.S. doesn’t actually

have any money either – and doesn’t even pay its

UN bills – but it does have a ponzi-scheme of an

economy which somehow allows it to remain one

of the world’s wealthiest nations.)

Economist Jeffrey Sachs told a recent UN

conference: “The U.S. has had a three time

increase of GNP per capita since 1960, but the

happiness needle hasn’t budged. Other countries

have pursued other policies and achieved much

greater gains of happiness, even at much lower

levels of per capita income.”

The Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, of course, is

the benchmark. Its GNP might not be stellar but

it pioneered the Gross National Happiness index

and by all accounts the folks there are pretty much

in a state of Zen. Oddly Bhutan wasn’t included in

the latest UN report on happiness – which is a bit

like telling Brazil they can’t play in the World Cup

or Rove McManus that he can’t compete in a least

funny comedian contest.

I’m not sure what Bhutan’s secret is – and the

country isn’t entirely without issues – but clearly

they’re overwhelmingly happy with life as they

currently know it.

Maybe their strict limits on annual tourist

arrivals helps. Of course, they can’t resist western

‘influence’ forever but as of today they’ve never

encountered a ‘schoolie’ or a ‘toolie’. Or an

obnoxious foreign kid’s tantrum over a denied

cotton candy or Mickey Mouse toy. And most

of them won’t yet have met a Parisian (damn it, I

didn’t mean to write that).

Bryan Matthews follows the international path to a state of Zen.

Pursuit of happiness

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