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The Kangaroo Point business community is nearly ready to show underground itself off to the world, with details By Julian Lehnert of the Kangaroo Point Business and Community Expo solidifying. Organiser Clare Fitzgerald said Fresh off the successful November the free event will be the perfect season of the Underground Opera, environment to learn about the music returns to the Spring Hill happenings of Kangaroo Point. Reservoir with pine trees, snow The expo is scheduled to take place machines, and Christmas cheer in tow. at Sea Legs Brewery on February 9, Starting on December 1, Carols 2020 and will feature a presentation in the Reservoir is set to take by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, audiences on a journey to Brisbane’s “We’ll be kicking off with a fourth “When you have the four voices $1000 in raffle prizes, live music, architecture of the late 1800s as century Gregorian chant piece, and we have, in that space, they just blow historical tours and guest speakers. well as Christmas songs throughout then move into the 1100s, 1200s and everyone away,” he said. “Show your support for your local the centuries, presented by some of 1300s before getting to the more With Mr Edwards at the helm, community as we showcase what’s Australia’s finest singers. traditional carols. Carols in the Reservoir will be a unique available on your doorstep,” Ms The seasonal show at the city’s “Act two will start in the 1900s with blend of history and snowy Christmas Fitzgerald said. former water storage facilities some crooners, then we start getting spirit that is not to be missed. “The day will provide fantastic comes courtesy of Bruce Edwards a bit more contemporary,” he added. “We’re going to be going networking opportunities, whether (pictured), a former miner who has “It creates a storyline for the show underground in a 150-year-old you have your own business, or want turned his love for the performing itself, other than just listing a bunch heritage water reservoir, metres to engage more with where you live.” arts into one of Australia’s most well- of Christmas carols.” away from people who have graced Ms Fitzgerald promised something loved music companies. Mr Edwards is particularly proud of his stages around the world - four world- for everyone at the event. Mr Edwards remarks on the cast of singers this season, which consists class performers performing some “Wander in, enjoy a cool drink historical bent to this year’s Carols: of four world-renowned performers beautiful Christmas carols,” he said. during the Brisbane Summer, and get “We’re exploring carols throughout known for their roles in national and “And, of course, we get to make it involved,” she said. the ages,” he said. Littleinternational Ducks stage productions. snow on the audience.” Little Ducks Ducks Childcare Childcare 55 McLachlan Street NEWChildcare FARM (300m from James St) PH 3252 1841 littleducks.com.au

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After three years of planning and $15,000 in donations, the Submariners Heritage Trail Honour Wall was built in seven weeks. Submariners Association Australia Councillor Vicki Howard with Don Currell of the Queensland branch president Bill Submariners Assoc, Qld Clayton unveiled the tribute in a masterful ceremony on November 21. of privacy, poor conditions and going Mr Clayton said the honour where others feared to go” as key to wall represents an homage to the formation of tight bonds where submariners. “shipmates become brothers and, in A wreath was laid before navy the modern navy, sisters”. dignitary Jan Woolrych, Cr Vicki The engraving of a dolphin on the wall Howard and 23 submariner’s families. represents the elite group of sailors, Mrs Woolrych described the “lack regardless of their country of origin.

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20 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | dec ’19 news V CityCats and A clear New truck for Kemp Place RiverDogs night

Pets will soon be able to feel the The latest instalment of Ray White river breeze through their fur as they Real Estate’s Auction Under the cruise on CityCats in a new public Stars was deemed a stellar success transport trial. by principal and auctioneer Haesley My Village News understands the Cush. trial will begin on December 9, with all The event at Howard Smith participating pets to be in a carrier, or Wharves was the first to incorporate on lead and wearing a muzzle. New Farm, Spring Hill, Bulimba and During the trial pets will be allowed East Brisbane Ray White offices. to commute during restricted hours – Mr Cush noted the event as a off-peak travel times. highpoint in his work. “In 25 years of selling real estate, McConnel MP Grace Grace said she it was the proudest moment in my welcomes the experiment. career” “I’ve been lobbying for this and I “It was a very special night.” want to thank the community for their Peter Varley – Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Brisbane Region, Auction Under The Stars cleared accepts the keys to 501 Bravo from Minister Grace. support,” she said. 17 properties by the end of the night “I look forward to a successful trial.” and Mr Cush said the success has “Special thanks to Transport continued after the event. The crews and officers at Kemp was pleased to welcome the truck to Minister Mark Bailey for advancing the “Now, a week after the event, we’ve Place Fire Station in Fortitude Valley Kemp Place. issue which should start very soon.” cleared well into the 20s,” he said. received the keys to a new fire truck “The crews and I are very happy Minister Bailey said results from The space at Howard Smith from State Minister Grace Grace in an to receive these new appliances and TransLink’s survey showed supported official ceremony last month. Wharves has also been locked in for put them to work for QFES services,” for the plan. future dates. The appliance, a Scania truck, he said. “Findings showed 85 per cent of “We’ve cemented Howard Smith known as 501 Bravo, is one of the respondents supported pet dogs Wharves as a venue given the latest to come in to service in the Minister Grace said it was an travelling on CityCats, 80 per cent on evening’s success.” Brisbane Region. honour to hand over the keys. cross river ferries and 77 per cent on Queensland Fire and Rescue “It is an exciting day for the local City Hoppers,” he said.  Turn to page 40 for more Service Superintendent Simon Ball community,” she said.

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dec ’19 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 21 V news motherhood saying, “I’m going to go all Cardi B the desk of and get a Lamborghini.” I felt a pang, stopped my rude eavesdropping and split off into a daydream. With a slack jaw, I imagined the extravagant lifestyle of this barely out of high school singer, travelling in ANNABELLE CHAPPLE private jets across the world, staying in the best accommodation, sleeping I found myself sitting in The in, ordering room service and not Callie Hotel Lobby Bar recently having any responsibilities. using it as an in-between work No responsibilities. zone when I was paralysed by the That’s what I envied most peering arrival of someone important. through the window into his life. I had no idea who he was but could As a new mum the ghost of parental tell from his swagger, the guitar case he responsibility haunts me. lay casually at his feet and his rounded From adults only lunches, to American-sounding accent that he was dinners and movie dates, I now feel probably a well known singer. compelled to keep my phone where I I guessed he wasn’t more than 25 years The world’s biggest loud shirt old as he tussled his wavy brown hair can see it in case I get a snap back to my toddler’s reality. and slumped into the chair right beside The team at Mettle in Newstead events goes towards providing vital me, his assertive bodyguard promptly After a bit of digging I discovered know a big loud shirt needs a big auditory-verbal therapy for kids with rustling up his long black coffee. who the man was, Canadian singer- strong hanger. cochlear implants. The man then quickly reached for songwriter Shawn Mendes. To raise awareness and funds for While the team at Mettle raised his headphones and phone to begin He’s a big deal to anyone younger kids who are deaf – Marc Kenney $26000 thanks to the contributions of a completely uninhibited FaceTime than me and with around 54 million and his team decided they needed 63 donors, they were left with a small conversation with his girlfriend followers on Instagram plus the fact he’s the biggest shirt they could find for covering how he’d have to match in dating an equally well known singer- Queensland charity Hear and Say’s problem: how to show off the massive with her clothes at a red carpet event actress named Camila Cabello, I’ll bet annual Loud Shirt Day event. loud shirt. and how he was surprising his mum he’s actually got a whole set of other Mr Kenney has two bright young SJC Engineering stepped in. for her birthday. responsibilities I’m glad not to share. children – both with profound hearing The company designed, built, When he mentioned he couldn’t So Merry Christmas dear readers, may loss and bilateral cochlear implants. welded, and delivered The World’s wait to get back to Los Angeles, you be happy with your lot this season. Money raised from Loud Shirt Day Largest Metal Coat Hanger (pictured).

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22 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | dec ’19 news V the desk of Sometimes the lounge room rug ends up looking a bit like a mosh pit depending on the soundtrack, but World class that’s how we roll. Over the Christmas holidays I usually try to squeeze in a rerun of Valley police Walter Mitty each year as a reboot. An innovative policing project It never fails to show me a different BETH LEACH stemming from the Fortitude Valley message each time I watch it. Station has been recognised at the “Holidays! Yeahhh. Holidays! Anchorman always makes me laugh; World Class Policing Awards in London. Yeahhh.” Brick, Veronica and Ron are classics, The Queensland Police Service’s I’m singing this joyous ditty so yes, it will get an airing. Tactical First Aid Project aims to in my head with a bit of a Love Actually usually gets a spot too train officers in Tactical First Aid samba beat behind it, geeing when we’re feeling particularly cheesy. (TFA) – a level of first aid that goes myself up for the slow down, and Kit and Harvey will undoubtedly beyond the essentials and CPR. perhaps collectively the majority of throw in a few Harry Potters for Acting Sergeant Dustin Osborne the nation are behind me shaking good measure. of Fortitude Valley Station accepted their own imaginary maracas as we Gabe will find something thought the award and said TFA is enhancing sashay into December, sandy beaches, provoking, David likes an action training recipients’ ability to serve salty skin, margaritas and fish tacos. adventure as do we all, and I and protect. Senior Sergeant Michael Dwyer and Acting Sorry! Those last two are my own preference Sci-Fi often, amongst “The training affords officers the Sergeant Dustin Osborne accepted the personal spin… other genres. technical knowledge and skills to award in London. These family-filled slower days are I’ll be taking us off the sofa to treat penetrating trauma and severe followed by slower nights of lounge see Last Christmas at some point at haemorrhaging,” Acting Sergeant application of tourniquets, trauma chair holiday entertainment. the cinema and David and I may put Osborne said. bandaging and chest seals. I use this sofa time as a bonding ourselves through Stephen King’s “Since the project commenced, “We’ve been able to use what we ritual of family culture at our place Doctor Sleep, if we have the courage. casualty recovery and rehab time learn in the training to make a real and have gone out of my way to grow And, I’ll be enjoying every minute of have dropped significantly.” difference in the early stages of a and encourage it most Saturday this downtime. Those trained in TFA are equipped medical incident,” Acting Sergeant nights year-round. Whatever you get up to, add with a range of vital skills and It’s a time when we all come liberal amounts of popcorn, and as knowledge to competently handle Osborne said. together after very busy weeks and Ron Burgundy says in Anchorman, life-threatening trauma. “The overall positive impact of the laugh, cry, sing, dance, and ponder “You stay classy”, and have a Those receiving the training are project has been obvious and stems the story lines as one. wonderful Christmas. taught to do so through the use and from early intervention.”

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history V archives profile online, he would have read that and even took a small part in a 1936 the Orient was invaluable - he would the naval reserve officer and master Hollywood film starring Jean Harlow, report directly to Churchill. mariner had led an action-packed life, Clark Gable and Myrna Loy. It is said “Kendall’s operational that he had survived several lucky Following Peter Macgregor’s death independence and his personal links escapes, and that he had captained his in 1936, the Mothercraft Association to Downing Street, combined with own inter-island trading vessel around made use of the property to offer his ability and charm, smoothed his New Guinea. baby welfare to mothers. unit’s passage”. In the wake of GERARD BENJAMIN He apparently worked “very Pearl Harbour after closely” with Chiang Kai-shek and Last month’s My Village which the war effort Lord Louis Mountbatten and was News (Nov 2019) which from Brisbane really described as “shrewd, capable, featured the historic riverside got underway, imaginative [and] dangerous”. home Amity sparked boyhood Craigroyston was As Admiralty representative in the kind of near-city memories for Hamilton resident Jim Brisbane, Kendall said that he was property sought by MacDonald. possibly the only Australian who could the military. “In 1943, one of my classmates walk into General MacArthur’s room Occupying the at New Farm State School was Don at HQ without knocking. The front verandah of Craigroysten house was Security Kendall whose family lived at Amity — in 1925 when the Macgregors lived One wonders what Kendall’s wife I even visited the house,” Jim said. Intelligence Australia there. (The Home, 1 August 1925) and sons guessed about his work on “From memory he and his brothers (SIA), a branch of the British Secret the other side of New Farm and his lived in bedrooms which had been Just over a mile from Amity and Intelligence Service MI6. many ‘absences’ overseas. built under the house. on the highside corner of Bowen This behind-the-scenes operation The facts of Captain Kendall’s “I occasionally saw his father, Terrace and Harcourt Street stood a Royal Navy captain, in full dress – aimed at “penetrating the Japanese wartime job certainly came as a Craigroyston, a spacious residence uniform with gold braid.” Mandated Islands or other areas in surprise to Jim MacDonald. commanding a glorious view. Amity could not have been more the Pacific” – was to be independent “It’s amazing to think that I brushed It was designed in 1907 by Brisbane ideal for a naval man (or indeed his of Australian Intelligence and the past a man who was on such close four sons) since it offered a front architect Robin Dods. Americans, both of which became terms with Churchill and MacArthur,” row view of the constant warship The client was barrister Peter suspicious about its objective to he said. activity at the adjoining CSR wharf, Macgregor who was to be MLA for reassert British influence in South- Ah, what stories they could tell! as well as at the submarine base 500 Merthyr and later a District Court East Asia. Kendall was a Senator for metres downstream. Judge. In December 1941, MI6 had chosen Queensland during 1950–65, and If the youthful Jim MacDonald could His actress daughter Mary Captain Roy Kendall to lead SIA. though Craigroyston was demolished have looked up Captain Kendall’s Macgregor showed early promise His knowledge of New Guinea and in the 1970s, Amity has survived.

dec ’19 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 25 V news From pitch to start-up By Kate McGrath Burgess

Teneriffe local Christina Cardarello learnt the value of stepping outside COUNCIL her comfort zone when her idea for a start-up business won her a trip to the world finals in Singapore in 2020. CONNECTIONS Ms Cardarello (pictured) said she was still in shock her team at the Global Startup Weekend Women in CHRISTMAS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY FOR CENTRAL September, hosted by River City Labs We have a strong record in delivering pedestrian and cyclist in Fortitude Valley, came out on top. safety initiatives. Some examples include: “It was super scary to pitch my idea but once I got into it and I saw people • Speed Awareness Monitors (SAM) were interested in talking to me, it • LED Road Signs became a lot easier,” she said. “I can see the difference in my team • Enhanced School Zone Signage, and “It sounds silly to say I was so when we work on that,” she said. The River City Labs event was an • Traffic Management Plan Improvements. scared to pitch my idea when the reality is that all those people are opportunity for Ms Cardarello to flesh there to cheer you on, want to out her start-up idea. This summer we’re delighted to deliver the following pedestrian support you and want you to do well.” “While I’d been working on it at improvements for Central Ward. Her pitch was for her company home, it was great to have awesome Speckio, which focuses on emotional people in my team to help bounce VERNON TERRACE & FLORENCE STREET REFUGE ISLAND intelligence, building important ideas off and flesh it out and We continue to implement the recommendations of our personal relationships in a work contribute to the idea,” she said. Teneriffe, Newstead, and New Farm Precinct Traffic Plan to environment and turning a team into Ms Cardarello said the team worked improve pedestrian safety, and reduce congestion. a tribe. beautifully together and she was “You spend more time with work proud of their achievements. Early in 2020, we will be starting construction on the new “Each person bought their pedestrian refuge island at Florence Street and Vernon Terrace people than you do with your friends own individual strengths and we Teneriffe. and family so why not make that time as great as possible?” she said. complemented each other really This improvement is expected to dramatically improve “I wanted to see if we could make well,” she said. pedestrian safety in the area. something that could be the catalyst The path from pitch to business is long, but Ms Cardarello said she felt SPRING HILL ENHANCED SCHOOL SIGNAGE for that.” The name Speckio comes from the confident about it. Our Enhanced School Zone Signage program aims to improve Italian word for mirror. “I know I’ve only scratched the safety for students, parents and carers travelling to and from “I thought that it really speaks to surface of creating a start-up, but I school and assist in raising awareness of reduced speed limits the purpose of my business, which know I’ll continue learning,” she said. in school zones at peak school times. is about building self-awareness in “You go from stepping stone to We will install flashing ‘School Zone’ signs and painted ‘School people and across teams, especially stepping stone and the weekend was a Zone’ thresholds on St Paul’s Terrace near Brisbane Central understanding the true reflection great foundation to start with.” State School over the Summer in time for term one 2020. of yourself.” Ms Cardarello is planning to take on Speckio fulltime. We are delighted that we’ve been able to fund these important Ms Cardarello, who currently works safety improvements for Brisbane Central State School. in a bank, said she believed self- awareness was the cornerstone of If you want to get involved, head to DOG’S CHRISTMAS – SANTA PAWS emotional intelligence. online: www.speckioforteams.com Santa Paws is coming to New Farm Powerhouse Dog Off Leash Area. Please join me on Saturday 14th December from 2pm – 5pm to celebrate the re-opening of the New Farm Dog Park at the Powerhouse. Join the community for an afternoon of free family festive fun! Free face painting, free snow cones and of course a visit from Santa Paws for you to take photos.

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26 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | dec ’19 news V Winners! Wholesome With the silly season on the horizon, we’re pleased to chicken at announce winners from last edition’s competitions. home in the My Village News Valley

Readership Survey Lenard’s Chicken has come to the Congratulations, Georgia Valley to roost with its latest venture Lester! Georgia is the winner setting up on St Paul’s Terrace of the Readership Survey offering fresh, pre-prepared, and competition – she’s won a $100 take-home options to local diners. voucher to spend at Mecca Bah. Lenard Poulter has been the face but it has enticed curious diners in to growing and diversifying market, the of the company for over 30 years and sample Lenard’s latest offerings. appeal of a Lenard’s meal will always expects the latest shop to reflect the “There were so many people be quality and wholesomeness, Mr Buy That House same values and philosophies that have coming up to us and saying, ‘I’ve been Poulter said. Book Giveaway made the business a household name. brought up on the product – what “It’s genuine, honest food – real While the market has changed have you got here?’” Mr Poulter said. chicken.” Five lucky readers are about over the decades since the first Lunch time is a peak period for the From the dine-in market – the Lenard’s store opened in Sunnybank, to learn how to step into the new establishment, and Mr Poulter evidence of early success in the Valley Mr Poulter said his vision to deliver property market, as winners said they’re seeing a rise in take-home is clear. “wholesome, good quality” meals has of our Buy That House book “People who buy our chicken do not wavered. options in the evening. competition. “A young bloke told me a few not leave any on the plates.” Congratulations Dee Ryan, After moving into the Queensland market from Melbourne “in a little weeks ago, ‘it’s just like coming in and The latest Lenard’s store mixes the Lisa Lodge, Lindsay Toledo, getting grandma’s cooking.’” traditional with the new, and while Tammy Forward and Carmen yellow Barina, with my kids in the The team are preparing to take Mr Poulter said the new shop will be Purcell! back, having a holiday,” this formerly “frustrated butcher” is excited to Lenard’s offerings online, soon to list a place to experiment, he’s confident We’ll be in touch with all our introduce new diners and consumers on delivery and catering platforms. they’ll continue to thrive. winners soon. to the Lenard’s brand. As the brand experiments with new In part, because, as he said – “there’s The store has not been open long, meals and products, catering to a nothing better than a nice Kiev.”

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Mercedes-Benz Brisbane 194 Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead. (07) 3251 6666. dining V plate up the delicious aroma in their home WeWrap for and the sound of the sizzle of the Grand Marnier over the hot cake, Christmas signalling that Christmas was around The co-workers of WeWork on 25 the corner. King St will soon become Santa’s helpers Finally, each cake is decorated – they’ll be fundraising for the Animal with blanched almonds as petals of Welfare League of Queensland by a flower with a glacé cherry in the wrapping gifts for a gold coin donation. VALERIE FERDINANDS centre of the flower and posted off The festive season wrapping station @valerief.mkr in boxes with a ribbon saying “Happy commences in Monday December 9. Christmas from Fey”. Community manager Jess Murphy Christmas is my favourite time When money was tight bringing up said the station is a way for co- of year, it starts with dusting off her children as a single mother, Fey workers to give back. the 30-year-old Christmas tree and would work by day as the Head of “Our hope is that we continue decorating it with handmade ornaments Hansard taking shorthand at 130 wpm to serve our community by that have been part of our family for and by night, she would wash dishes implementing local impact decades from kindy handprints to and the tradition of making the cakes initiatives, whilst ensuring that painted gum nuts, it carries memories continued. we connect with our neighbours that are irreplaceable. Fey is 91 years young and ‘only’ and create opportunities to foster The house is decorated inside and made 39 cakes this year for family and collaborative relationships.” out, I feel stoked with the lighting friends who are still around. display until neighbour Kelly Jones Fey started making her cakes back This will be the last year she takes would outdo us every year with her in the 50s, about 60 of them, yes 60, the train from the Gold Coast to Naughty efforts — grrrr! and the recipe has never changed. Brisbane with her girlfriend of 65 The Christmas cake and pudding She never skimps on ingredients years to pick up the glacé fruit from Christmas take pride of place on the table and only uses glacé fruit which she West End, because she’s moving to symbolizing the ritual of Christmas chops by hand, coats with desiccated Newstead: how wonderful! If you’re looking for a bit of a different and the act of sharing as we celebrate coconut and leaves to soak in brandy Merry Christmas Fey, you are Christmas experience this year, A with family and friends. for a few days. an inspiration and define the true Very Naughty Christmas at Brisbane Someone who has taken the ritual Cumquats chopped and soaked meaning of giving at Christmas time. Powerhouse from December 4 to 15. of making and sharing her Christmas in brandy are added, and when the Wishing you all a Christmas filled This comedy romp features a live cake to the next level is Fey Haynes cakes are cooked, she pours over with warmth and good cheer and if band and a twist on some classic (pictured), mother of local resident Grand Marnier. you see Fey around, please ask for her Christmas hits. Christina Turner. Christina says she will never forget recipe and pass it onto me!

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dec ’19 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 33 V entertainment Spend NYE on a cloud Cloudland is set to raise the bar again as it steps away from the New Year’s Eve ‘norm’ as only it knows how. “There’ll be nothing else in Brisbane quite like New Year’s Eve chandeliers and in a captivating at Cloudland,” Cloudland general garden wonderland complete with manager Paul Janssen said. waterfall: tickets $149. “The Cloudland New Year’s Eve Cocktail lovers and lovers of all Ball will be so much more than just things grand can immerse themselves another party. in the ‘Gatsby-inspired’ Elyx Cocktail A late star’s legacy “It will be an occasion to be Lounge for a sophisticated evening remembered, where guests and of classic cocktails and exceptional From Singin’ In The Rain to The “I will never forget the effect he revellers will be welcomed into a entertainment: tickets $199. Three Musketeers — dancer, director had on the audience,” Ms Kelly said magical, fantasy land – one beyond Those seeking the ultimate in and actor Gene Kelly remains one of of the shows that inspired Gene Kelly: their wildest dreams and imagination. glamour and prestige will find it the classics of Hollywood’s ‘Golden The Legacy. “There will be surprises to discover served in plentiful proportions at the Years’ more than twenty years after “[Gene] sat in a chair onstage and, at every turn as they celebrate the year Play Among the Stars VIP Ball. his passing. even in a very big hall, people had the that was and the one that lies ahead. For one afternoon only in February It’s an opportunity to socialise and feeling that they were in the living “We encourage everyone to dress for celebrate in roaring in roaring style, next year, the late star’s wife and room with him just having a chat. the occasion and to impress — it won’t reminiscent of a grand Manhattan biographer, Patricia Ward Kelly will take “That had a big impact on the just be the setting that will be amazing, ballroom: tickets $199. to the stage at QPAC’s Concert Hall to way that I designed Gene Kelly: The so will the company you will keep.” “There’s something for everyone recount the life of her husband in an Guests to Cloudland’s New Year’s at this year’s Cloudland’s New Year’s intimate one-woman performance. Legacy,” she said. Eve Ball will be served an array of Eve Ball, but there isn’t room for Gene Kelly: The Legacy will feature “It isn’t really a show per se; it is divine premium food and drinks and everyone!” Mr Janssen said. details, anecdotes, recordings and more of a conversation. will have the choice to celebrate in “So, we encourage guests to book mementos compiled by Ms Kelly during “I want people to feel that kind of three different settings. early to avoid disappointment.” her husband’s later years in a style intimacy.” The Crystal Garden Soiree will take reminiscent of his own storytelling place across two levels both under To reserve your place visit cloudland.tv sessions before his death in 1996. Tickets available at qpac.com.au.

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34 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | dec ’19 entertainment V an array of guests, including fellow Locals love Listen Out performers JPEGMAFIA and Slowthai who appear on his latest album Hi This is Flume. Listen Out Somewhat surprisingly fellow New South Wales native, Vera Blue, also appeared for two stunning tracks. festival Flume wasn’t the only one who By Dimitri Panagopoulos used the strength of the line-up to his advantage, with American rapper Denzel Curry also calling Boasting a line-up of some of the upon JPEGMAFIA and Slowthai to world’s leading dance and hip-hop perform his invigorating Triple J ‘Like stars, the Listen Out Festival thrilled a Version’ rendition of the classic eagerly awaiting crowds. Rage Against the Machine track Bulls But it wasn’t just about big names, on Parade. it also provided a platform for some Despite being hip-hop artists, they incredibly talented local artists. perfectly matched the punk energy of The roster was led by Australian DJ the track. turned worldwide sensation Flume During the set they took turns whose set was truly something to behold. jumping into the crowd, while the others ran chaotically around the Flume’s ethereal and gargantuan stage, creating a scene of pure sounds were supported by his mayhem - a highlight of the festival. extreme theatrics; from smashing pot Triple J unearthed participants and plants, to spray painting the floor, to Sydney rap group Triple One gave a destroying speakers with a hammer. special high-energy performance. He created a one-of-a-kind Their danceable songs and audience experience capping off a night of interaction came together perfectly immense energy and excitement. to create one of the most enjoyable The experience was made all the sets of the festival. more unique by providing Listen When given a chance to shine, Out attendees with the pleasure of the local talent easily went toe-to- witnessing on-stage collaborations. toe with any of the star-studded During Flume’s set he called upon international acts on the day.

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Wishing you a joyous holiday season with peace & cheer in the New Year! If you are considering selling in 2020, it is crucial to start considering your options now. Who you work with in today’s market really matters and the agent you choose is not a decision to be taken lightly. Thank you to all my clients for entrusting us with the sales of their homes, it has been a year of personal and professional growth. We are incredibly proud of the results we have achieved for our clients in the past but even more excited for the work yet to come, So if you are thinking of selling in New Farm,Teneriffe or wider Brisbane get in touch to find out the difference we can make in your life. V property

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We would like to thank all our clients, friends and colleagues for a wonderful year!

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1011/ 1 Newstead Tce, 11402/ 17 Longland St, 3/ 75 Macquarie St, 512/ 1 Newstead Tce, Newstead Newstead Teneriffe Newstead SOLD PRICE: UNDISCLOSED SOLD PRICE: $2,950,000 SOLD PRICE: $2,700,000 SOLD PRICE: $2,620,000 From the Enclave family, we wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!

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Only nineteen years old with a freshly painted exterior and in excellent condition, this stand-alone, timber cottage on the corner of Annie and Clay Streets needs nothing done to it for you to move in and no costly house renovations down the track. Winning! • Master bedroom with walk-in robe, ensuite and private deck • Timber flooring on both levels, living, and bedrooms • Stainless steel appliances including dishwasher in the kitchen They’ve all just been sold • Three covered decks WHAT DO in October by BLNF for • Fully fenced with a remote control driveway gate all-time complex or street • Tandem parking, low maintenance gardens ALL THESE records as per attributes. Beth Leach M 0414 770 956 Principal and Sales Agent E [email protected] We make it a habit to PROPERTIES over-deliver. Beth Leach Principal and Sales Agent HAVE IN M 0414 770 956 E [email protected] 2 1

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