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McConnel MP Grace Grace By Jessica Borten Ms Dooley enquired about turned down a request by work experience at the Harvard Hamilton Ward Councillor David Medical School’s teaching hospital, An international quest to treat her McLachlan asking for a meeting Massachusetts General in Boston, sister’s brain tumour has inspired to discuss the growing problem thinking “it doesn’t hurt to ask”. Claire Dooley to study biomedical of accidents between pedestrians “I wanted to experience what being and pavement “rideables”. science at Bond University. a doctor could be like,” she said. Ms Grace said a heavy Ms Dooley, of New Farm, “I sent an email with my resume and parliamentary schedule prevented received the university’s top the next month I had an application her from meeting in person. scholarship, the fully-paid Vice form from Harvard’s student medical Cr McLachlan wants clearer speed Claire Dooley is one of nine students from Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship. intern program in my inbox.” limit and safety rules enforced on around Australia to receive Vice Chancellor’s “My younger sister, Catherine, Ms Dooley’s experience in Elite Scholarships to Bond University in 2021. shared paths for “rideables” such was diagnosed with a brain tumour Boston cemented her decision as cycles, e-bikes, e-scooters and that couldn’t be treated in Australia e-skateboards. to study medicine. that is infinitely challenging, and and, later in her life, a neurological “The student shadowing I love that,” Ms Dooley said. “I’m currently in discussions with condition that required complicated the Minister for Transport on this program at Harvard’s teaching “I am passionate about mogul surgery,” Ms Dooley said. very issue and once these discussions hospital was beyond anything I skiing and achieving my athletic “Both the lifesaving treatments are finalised, I’m happy to arrange a could have imagined,” she said. benchmarks, but ultimately, my she required have been pioneered meeting with Cr McLachlan as soon “My experience led me to overarching goal is to have a long- as possible,” Ms Grace said. in Boston hospitals, so our family appreciate the importance the term career in medicine where I can Cr McLachlan said he has now has spent a great deal of time collaboration of different health have a hand at making a difference.” asked for the issue to be put on the travelling back and forth there. science specialities and the power that Ms Dooley is one of nine students agenda of the next Active Transport “I became fascinated by the this collaboration has in saving lives.” from around Australia to receive Advisory Committee which includes work and research that my sister’s The Somerville House graduate is a Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarships Councillor Ryan Murphy, Minister specialists were doing and the passion dual citizen of Australia and Ireland. to Bond University in 2021. for Transport and Main Roads Mark they showed for their patients. Ms Dooley hopes to represent Selection criteria recognises not Bailey, and representatives from “I was beginning to recognise Ireland in mogul skiing at the just academic achievement but also Queensland Walks and Bicycle User that medicine was possibly 2022 Winter Olympics. extra-curricular involvement and Groups (BUGs). the career path for me.” “It’s a highly technical sport acontribution to the wider community.

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4 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | april ’21 news V Evans ramps up battle to cut flight-path racket By Mike O’Connor

It’s a convincing A detailed submission to the Civil collaboration of experts and Aviation Safety Authority aimed at we have to give them credit alleviating the impact of aircraft for pushing back on the Civil noise on residents from operations Aviation Safety Authority at Brisbane Airport is expected to be (CASA) with this one. submitted by the end of this month. Federal Member for Brisbane Trevor Trevor Evans Evans said the technical submission, prepared by his office in consultation with Brisbane Airport Corporation, 11 per cent of respondents said they Airservices Australia and the airlines, have sought some level of medical made a convincing case for reverting help as a result of excessive noise. to the previous regulations regarding David Diamond. Trevor Evans. BFPCA chairperson David Diamond acceptable tailwind speeds. said 91 per cent of respondents “It’s a convincing collaboration of suburban overflights by between number of unnecessary flights. That impacted by flight path noise were experts and we have to give them one-third and two-thirds, particularly is their mandate,” Mr Evans said. not prepared for the number of credit for pushing back on the Civil at weekends and evenings. “There are a lot of balls in the air at planes that now fly right above them Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Mr Evans said procedures put in the moment and my expectation is that and 81 per cent of respondents with this one,” Mr Evans said. place to reduce visual approaches, we will get some long-term outcomes.” indicated they were not engaged by Following the opening of the new which had meant some pilots A survey of more than 2000 Brisbane Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) parallel runway at the airport, CASA ignoring established flight paths, households conducted by Brisbane during its community consultation. lowered the tailwind tolerance for had helped reduce noise in some Flight Path Community Alliance Thirty-seven per cent of people aircraft, from 10 to five knots. This affected areas, but not in others. (BFPCA) showed 68 per cent of had children living in their homes, has led to an increase in the number He said he would now hold respondents were experiencing mental and of those 58 per cent said their of flights over the suburbs while regular meetings with Airservices distress from aircraft noise, just children’s behaviour has been decreasing those over Moreton Bay. Australia representatives and put under 81 per cent said their sleep was negatively impacted by aircraft noise. It is understood that a return to to them residents’ complaints. disrupted, 37 per cent of respondents the 10-knot tolerance, which has “My expectation is that regulators said aircraft noise was causing strain For the full survey results, the support of airlines, could reduce do their very best to reduce the in their household relationships and visit bfpca.org.au.

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return on their block of would set a precedent towers plan land. They want to build for any block of land haircuts for By Mike O’Connor apartments on it and zoned Residential A disguise it as homes in New Farm,” Mr disadvantaged for the aged. If this was to be Soorley said. “I asked them Developers are pressing ahead approved, it would set a A statement Valerie Papas, of Papas Hair, and what happens with a development application posted on the another stylist will this year again to residents precedent for any block to the council that would allow company’s offer free haircuts to less fortunate when they can of land zoned Residential two six-storey towers comprising website reveals members of the community at New no longer look A in New Farm. 40 apartments to be built in that “while there Farm Neighbourhood Centre. after themselves the middle of a residential is sufficient aged The Brown St salon owner began and they said they’ll community in New Farm. care within New the event in 2018 to provide what can have to move out,” Farm, there is a lack The plan calls for the demolition often be seen as a luxury for some Mr Soorley said. of purpose-designed of the existing three-storey people. “They were also retirement living options for Treetops residential aged care Coffee, Cuts and Chats organiser supposed to reduce the size of locals. We are planning to repurpose facility in Sargent St, which closed Karla Lynch, of Ray White New Farm, their original proposal made last the site to provide retirement living in 2019, relocating a heritage pre- said that receiving a little pampering year and have only cut 200sq m residences and meet this need.” and a good haircut can make people war Queenslander house from 11 from 7000sq m. It’s nothing but a Bolton Clarke property feel “brand new again”. Sargent St to the corner of Sargent high-rise apartment property play development general manager “It’s not just about getting a and Sydney streets and building in Residential A in New Farm. James Mantis said the company haircut on the day, breakfast and what developer Bolton Clarke “Along Sargent St, there will be wanted to build a purpose-designed, coffee are available for all clients, and describes as “a contemporary a 35m wall of apartments with no age-appropriate retirement an open ear,” Ms Lynch said. retirement living community”. break. No one would normally allow accommodation currently The event will be held on Sunday, The company recently held an apartment building that long. It unavailable in New Farm. April 11, at 8am-12pm. an information session for will be 27m high with a limit under “This will allow retirees to remain residents but refused to allow the Neighbourhood Plan of 9.5m.” in New Farm instead of leaving their My Village News to attend. Mr Soorley said he had asked community. We are proposing a Those in need of a haircut can also Local resident and former lord the developer to see the needs larger building than the existing call Ms Lynch on 0447 384 908 or mayor Jim Soorley, who attended assessment it said it had conducted Treetops facility to provide large email [email protected] the event, said the proposal was but it had refused to show him. apartments and community facilities “a property play to maximise their “If this was to be approved, it for local retirees,” he said.

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april ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 7 V news Music awards celebrations New Farm Park plans revealed By Ellen-Maree Elliot By Ellen-Maree Elliot the works being done in New Farm Park are about making it more pedestrian-friendly.” Queensland’s music industry The latest concept plans for New She said all changes to the will gather in May to celebrate Farm Park are being delivered park required exemptions to the resilience, innovation and to residents in a letterbox drop the heritage exemption. creativity of an industry down but after Brisbane City Council “It’s (the park) protected by its not destroyed by the pandemic. backflipped on an earlier plan. heritage status, a conservation More than 100 music industry Central Ward Councillor Vicki management plan and it’s professionals will judge a record 1000 Howard said the works, which protected because I’ll never do song and 100 music video submissions needed to be completed this anything to hurt it,” she said. across 30 categories for the 2021 year due to a federal government Cr Howard said the works at Queensland Music Awards. funding agreement, were upgrades New Farm Park were unconnected Stephen Green is one of those for pedestrians and cyclists. with The Powerhouse. judges. He has been marketing the She said the council would also hold Genevieve Fraser, a vocal critic industry for more than two decades, “visioning” consultations from July of the original proposal, said the including high-profile acts like QMusic Awards judge Stephen Green. that would provide “the opportunity community needed to be included Sheppard, Gurrumul, Rita Ora, Janet for people to have their say”. in a true masterplan for New Farm Jackson and John Butler Trio. “It’s also a really important event “It’s about what people want Park and The Powerhouse precinct. Mr Green said the Queensland for the industry to come together, to see in the park,” she said. “We have no masterplan Music Awards were “super which has never been more important “It’s about the amenities block, for a community that is set to important” to the state because they after the year that the industry the potential for new cricket double in size,” she said. celebrated Queensland artists’ big has just endured, with live music nets, the composting hub ... the “The community wants to see wins and unearthed new talent. essentially coming to a complete River Hub is there how, how do the full picture for the next three “The awards have been the starting stop.” to five years for both areas.” we make best use of that? Are place for so many artists including All genres, from classical to Ms Fraser added the 42m loading there other things we can do?” Amy Shark, Emma Louise, Busby country, pop to hip-hop, jazz, rap, zone, previously earmarked for Cr Howard responded Marou and lots more,” Mr Green said. children’s music and more, will be buses and coaches but now a to criticisms over a lack of “I look forward to the awards every showcased at the awards. parental pick-up and drop-off year. They never fail to introduce me The Queensland Music Awards will consultation and transparency zone, was “nonsensical”. to someone I haven’t heard before and be held at The Fortitude Music Hall on plans for New Farm Park. “Children who use the park that’s the best part of the process. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. “My reassurance is that should be supervised,” she said.

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8 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | april ’21 news V New Farm Park plans revealed More apartments Seniors By Ellen-Maree Elliot sought at build-to-rent celebrate By Mike O’Connor to local rent levels, with all white goods provided as part of the lease. birthday Mirvac also wants to alter the New Farm Branch of National The Brisbane City Council says an design of the buildings by creating a Seniors celebrated its 31st birthday application by Mirvac to alter an mix of studio, one-bedroom and two- recently with a barbecue, bubbles, existing development approval bedroom apartments while reducing to permit it to build almost the number of carpark spaces by 79 and a huge birthday cake. 400 apartments in Newstead and adding an additional 331 bicycle As part of the Central Ward Councillor Vicki which lack dedicated carpark parking slots to a total of 522. proposal, the applicant Howard was also on hand to spaces was allowable under Mirvac said leases will be for has provided a Green preside over the election of new state government legislation. 12 months, with a 24-hour onsite Travel Plan to reduce the branch officers, with Graeme Mirvac has also applied to the management team of between seven reliance on car travel. Mackenzie becoming president. council to change its approval for the and 10. Apartments will not have Former president Jenny Milner will twin 23- and 25-storey towers at 60 dedicated carparks but these will step down to become vice-president. Skyring Tce by adding a further 60 be available to rent as will a fleet Mr Mackenzie said he was apartments, making a total of 395. of vehicles and electric scooters. council’s City Plan to be flexible, with delighted with his new role and Titled Shore, the development Residential apartments applicants to meet requirements that Ms Milner’s tireless work had is the first build-to-rent project projects director Alex Levy said of performance outcomes, such allowed the branch to operate during in Brisbane, with the developer the development would be a as car parking,” Cr Adams said. the difficult COVID-19 period. retaining ownership of the high-quality Mirvac product. “For this particular application, Mr Mackenzie said that belonging property and acting as landlord. The council’s City Planning the new proposal has 79 less car to organisations such as National Under the scheme, the State Chairwoman, Councillor Krista Adams, parking spaces, but 331 more Seniors helped people stay active Government will provide what it said Mirvac had proposed the changes bicycle parking. No decision has and prolonged a person’s life. describes as “a targeted rental in line with the State Government’s been made on the application and “We’re going to have fun in subsidy” to create affordable housing. Build to Rent Pilot Project. it remains under assessment.” ’21,” Mr Mackenzie said. Ninety-nine of the apartments “As part of the proposal, the New Farm Branch meets at will be rent-subsidised by the State applicant has provided a Green The application number is Merthyr Road Uniting Church Government. The developer said the Travel Plan to reduce the reliance on A005679694 and can be viewed on the first Wednesday of each remainder will be leased at a premium car travel. State legislation requires on the council’s website. month at 9am with a 10am start. sayso speech pathology speech sounds + clarity listening + understanding reading + spelling phonemic awareness expressive language stuttering adults + children reading readiness dimity williams t: 0413 307 167 e: [email protected]

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10 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | april ’21 news V Paperbark trees to be axed Paying respects on Anzac Day By Rob Mellett The business owner questioned RSL Queensland state president their own hand sanitiser and maintain why the storm drains needed Tony Ferris said RSL Queensland physical distancing between other building at that exact location. understood the importance groups at this event in New Farm Park. A concerned Newstead business owner “The development is accessible for veterans to be honoured The guest speaker will be former says she has been left surprised and on four street frontages and there for their service and sacrifice, commando Tim Thomas. disappointed over the impending is a nearby park. Couldn’t we have and for Queenslanders to have SUBMARINERS TENERIFFE loss of six mature paperbark come up with a better solution for the opportunity to pay their This will be an invite-only Dawn trees on Gordon St footpath. the stormwater upgrade?” she said. respects on Anzac Day. Service at the Submariners Chiropractor at Newstead City planning chairwoman “Anzac Day is Australia’s most iconic Walk Heritage Trail, starting at Chiropractic Irene O’Brien received Krista Adams said the council commemoration,” Mr Ferris said. 5.30am. The public can still use a flyer in the letterbox on March 11 “We are determined that – just the area during the event. stating the plan to remove six trees was proud of its green areas. as we did last year - COVID-19 will only four days later at the Ozcare “We take great pride in our green RAN CORVETTES not stand between veterans and the development on 43 Evelyn St. space and have environmental RAN Corvettes Assn (RANCA) will meet The tree removals were put offset provisions in the Brisbane grateful community they served.” for an 8am start at Newstead Park. on temporary hold after Ms planning scheme. All protected Mr Ferris said Queenslanders will Last year, six RANCA committee O’Brien contacted developers vegetation removal requires be able show their support at the members held a restricted Hutchinson Builders on March 12 approval, and is granted with Light Up The Dawn personal driveway observance and laid wreaths. with signatures of 30 other people appropriate offset planting, typically commemorations being held at 6am In 2020, passers-by watched concerned at the loss of the trees. at a 3:1 ratio,” Cr Adams said. on Anzac Day, Sunday, April 25. the short ceremony but “I don’t understand why well- “The alignment of new stormwater Sandakan memorial New Farm Park remained socially distanced. established paperback trees need drainage on Gordon St will impact Sandakan Ranau POW memorial in Restrictions, updates and removal. I don’t have an issue with the four street trees. As a condition of New Farm Park will be held at 9am. information on events is available development on private land but I do the application approval, new street It will be conducted by the Sandakan from the Queensland Government have an issue with the tree removal on trees will be planted on the verge.” POWs Family and Friends QLD Inc. at covid19.qld.gov.au/government- public footpaths,” Ms O’Brien said. An Ozcare spokesperson said Association with the assistance of the actions/covid-safe-events “We will lose shade, beauty, the local community had been City-New Farm RSL Sub-Branch. the aesthetics and health benefits notified of the removal. People should not attend if they Next meeting of the New Farm and of the trees. It takes years to “Ozcare will plant multiple trees on have COVID-19 symptoms or feel Districts Historical Society features ENQUIRE have trees reach this stage.” site as part of the detailed landscaping unwell. Only participants, volunteers Noel Adsett OAM with New Farm Developer Hutchinson Builders project.The development will feature and invited guests are required Anzacs on Saturday, April 24, at 2pm, TODAY said the trees were removed to a fully-landscaped parkland that will to have contact details recorded. at Merthyr Uniting Church Centre, Elevated retirement living build stormwater drainage. be available for public use,” they said. Observers attending should bring 52 Merthyr Rd. All welcome.

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april ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 11 V news Cheer up, Mike high-rise apartment buildings are Flying in face of plan LETTERS I agree with Steph Cooper’s (My Village completed in the near future. I believe My Village News expressed News, March) letter to the editor. • Therefore, the park’s central an interest in the discussion to the We are so privileged in where area is too small to include which took place at the Bolton we/I live in New Farm. a fenced DOLA as it would Clarke Treetops redevelopment Mike O’Conner, please start significantly degrade the park’s information sessions. EDITOR writing some interesting, uplifting capacity as an amenity for Representatives for Bolton Clarke Cricket nets a must articles about our community and normal recreational use. presented the plans and objectives of stop complaining about noise and I read with interest your column (My the project to interested neighbours. people enjoying themselves. • Inadequate weight being given to Village News, March) this month about They were seeking feedback on Be thankful for what you/we have the impact on nearby residents: Peter Scruby from Teneriffe suggesting the proposal prior to submitting a in our community, because a lot The proposed fenced DOLA cricket nets for New Farm Park. development application to council of people don’t have anything. would be only 50m from about I absolutely support that idea (there in April. 300 nearby residents (The or another location in the suburb). Bolton Clarke is proposing a five- park building and the Ozcare I’m sure I would not be the only parent storey retirement living facility with Paula Greenall, New Farm building under construction). in New Farm and Teneriffe that would be onsite support or “allied health” This close proximity has the in favour. I live in New Farm but drive my services. There will be a total of 40, Revisit off-leash issues potential to cause significant, son and daughter who both play cricket one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The council and park investigation adverse impacts on the to Ashgrove (Valley District Cricket The pre-1946 home that currently process applied to the feasibility of residents of these buildings, Club) so that they can have a hit in the resides at the back of the block, a fenced DOLA at Waterfront Park as evidenced by numerous nets there because there are no facilities on Sargent St, will be turned 90 appears defective on three counts. complaints to the council about in this suburb for cricket practice. degrees and relocated to Sydney St. • Skewed community survey: noisy barking from the trial It’s crazy that we have Allan Border There will be a total of 49 The council has attempted to DOLA, especially early morning Oval close by at Albion but there is carparks onsite to accommodate obtain community support (6am) and late afternoon. nowhere for kids’ cricket practice all units and staff. through a “have your say” Clarification of these issues has there either. Only the Australian The main objection from the survey. However, the results are been requested from the council Cricket Centre and the Brisbane community relates to the height of doubtful because apparently and parks department as they Heat can use the facilities. If they the proposal which flies in the face many of the respondents are need to be properly addressed and could set aside some facilities for of the Neighbourhood Plan for this not resident in Newstead. outcomes communicated before kids there that would be good. pocket of New Farm. This area is any new options are presented. It is interesting to see some new Futsal zoned a LMR2 low-medium density • Sterilisation of 20 per cent of the facilities which appear to be council- residential (two- or three-storey park’s central green space: The owned in the park, opposite the old mix) and under the Neighbourhood park’s nearby population is set to Martin Whitham, Newstead Virgin headquarters in Bowen Hills. Plan (New Farm and Teneriffe Hill), approximately double as six more It would be good to know how the site is afforded a maximum that came about and whether a building height of three storeys. similar campaign could be run to find The development they propose some suitable land for cricket nets would dominate this neighbourhood in New Farm Park or elsewhere in of New Farm. Bolton Clarke agreed the New Farm, Teneriffe, Newstead, that the proposal goes against Bowen Hills, Albion area. the current zoning LMR2 for the Sport is the best way to encourage area, however, they are firm on kids to take time off their electronic the proposed 40 dwellings to make devices. There should definitely be the project financially viable. more facilities for them to use. The building is not sympathetic to the area and has an imposing facade, Janelle Moody with balconies set back 3m from the site boundary on Sargent St. Going to the dogs They couldn’t on the night provide a render of the Queenslander which I am writing to express my extreme is to be relocated to Sydney St or a disappointment and disgust with dog owners who allow their dogs to pee on render of what the building would commercial and residential doorways look like if you were looking up and walls, and planter boxes installed Sargent St from the river end. That to make a business pleasing to the eye. aspect will loom very large over Dogs are not in charge. I have its immediate neighbours and be seen dog walkers of all ages allow clearly visible from further afield. this disgusting thing to occur. 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12 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | april ’21 news V Park transparency needed EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome clean sweep In December last year, Central Ward Cr Howard shared with us a I’d like to commend the clean-up Councillor Vicki Howard promised copy of an email sent to your organisation for their efforts every year. the community a “reimagined spokesperson back in February I ask councillors what they can plan” for New Farm Park and and has updated the plans do to prevent rubbish entering our “a discussion in early 2021”. re the development in an waterways? I use the walkway in Despite this promise, requests exclusive interview on page 8 front of the apartments at Newstead for detailed precinct plans and of this edition. and around Newstead House daily. community consultation meetings This stretches all along the bank, gathering in certain places and were ignored and Cr Howard disappearing on the tide, only to be dismissed park development City going backwards replaced the following day, especially concerns as “scaremongering” after rain. There is a collection of Loved mum (My Village News, March). We should develop and provide plastic, bottles, tennis balls (dog toys), The park is an area of huge services and conditions which mulch and other random items. importance to Brisbane residents make our city more liveable, What can be done to prevent this? remembered and it is perfectly reasonable to ask more beautiful and we should Education is only part of the answer. for the promised consultation to go forwards, not backwards. It’s good to see the water Well-known local New Farm take place before works commence. Where was the suggestion of quality improving, and mangroves personality John Celere will It’s disappointing that Cr Howard’s an electrically- powered ferry and animals reappearing. Let’s remember his mum fondly on April latest commitment to a “community when someone said the old keep the momentum going. 3 when he commemorates the visioning” plan for New Farm Park will CityHoppers had to go? Now third anniversary of her death. an electric ferry would have be run after these works are finished Colin Davis Mum-of-five Antonina Torrisi and will be limited in scope to asking for been progressive (and quiet!). (pictured) was 89 when she passed input on the location of a toilet block. We could have called them away, leaving her family devastated. The council advised that the Solar Cats and Brisbane Got an issue? “Everybody knew mum in construction will start in New Farm would have been recognised as the community. Everyone was a forward-thinking city of the Need to raise a community Park in coming months and on welcome at her home, she used 21st century. But, unfortunately, concern? We’re here to help: behalf of the community we kindly to tell visitors her home was we just seem to be the city that Email to Letters to the Editor at request transparency and discussion their home,” Mr Celere said. got someone else’s second-hand [email protected] before any concrete is poured. “I love my mum, she was the goods, all dressed up as progress. You need to keep the letters no best in the world. She was a saint. more than 150 words. Please “I wanted to tell her I love her New Farm Park Life, Vicki Brownlee supply your name and suburb. more than anyone and that she’s (Representing over 4,700 Park lovers) always with me 24 hours a day.”

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A real estate agent who says he “My name is attached to the A street chaplain who has devoted built his business off the back of his business; this only confirms my core her life to working on the frontline own reputation as a genuine and values and the service we provide.” with the city’s homeless has been loyal operator has been rewarded Mr Rissman is the only selling recognised with a Local Hero award. for his efforts with top ratings agent in his business and he Valley Hearts co-founder and on three major websites, and he operates with the UrbanX co- street chaplain Rata Bowerman was has now decided to expand. working hub. recognised at the Rotary Club of New Luke Rissman (pictured) started He has rebranded to Rissman & Farm Pride of Workmanship Awards the Luke Rissman Agency in Co. to build his agency as a strong under the Local Hero category. September 2019. platform for other real estate “I have to say when I first got the Almost two years later, Mr Rissman agents, who share his drive and message I was a bit overwhelmed,” Ms said he is rated the number one seller in ethics, to join his business. Bowerman said. Newstead – based on sales volume and “We want to grow. We have “I feel very honoured and very recommendations – on realestate.com. a strong database and the right humbled, and very aware that I’m the au, domain.com.au and Rate My Agent. systems and processes in place to person who got it, but there’s actually “I feel vendors and buyers, now do so,” he said. a whole group behind me and things more than ever, want to deal with “We have a great reputation and generous people who give us lots of just couldn’t happen without them. material donations, we’re able to help individuals with key attributes. Great good market share, and we want to “This actually gives us an communicators, who are genuine, continue to build on this.” them meet those needs.” opportunity to partner with Rotary as Valley Hearts receives no trustworthy, with strong attention Mr Rissman specialises in well ... I believe that partnerships and to detail, just to name a few,” Mr residential sales in Newstead, New government funding. They are relationships are essential to be able collecting containers eligible for the Rissman said. Farm, Teneriffe, the Brisbane CBD to serve the community as a whole. “I built my business based on and Fortitude Valley. Containers for Change program. “We can’t do it solely on our own. reputation and feel very proud of this. Mr Rissman said increased inquiry We need to work together, and that’s levels from interstate buyers is an exciting opportunity, which will To donate bottles, email driving serious momentum within bear fruit.” [email protected] the local property market. With Ms Bowerman described Valley some significant infrastructure Hearts as “a small community of projects under way, Brisbane’s people, out there helping where they future looks very bright, he said. “Newstead, as a suburb, is all can and when they can, and however about accessibility to the city, they can”. it’s right alongside the river. It’s “Valley Hearts is a community of an affluent suburb for young people who have been through some professionals, down-sizers and tough times,” she said. those wanting a lock up and leave “We connect with people who lifestyle with everything at their are homeless, people who are fingertips,” he said. accommodated but in a really hard spot, they could need support with their children, maybe they need some Rissman & Co. is at 1/54 Doggett furniture or things to make their St, Newstead. To contact, house a home. They could need food, phone 0413 503 739 or email or clothes, or bedding. [email protected]. “Through networking and amazing, Little Ducks Little Ducks Childcare IAL OF 91 Commercial Rd LittleChildcare Ducks EC FE 55 McLachlan Street P R TENERIFFE NEWChildcare FARM (300m from James St) S NO ENROLMENT FEE Dominate 2021 with a tailored program for FOR THE MONTH getting on track and STAYING on track to living OF APRIL a more fulfilling life. Now is the time to develop *Conditions apply the mindset to get unstuck! Scan to book a free consultation!

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april ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 15 V news motherhood I sustained what I hoped was a look of conviction as I peered in the rearview mirror. Then watched her heave into a car- strapped, sobbing mess. What a damn hypocrite, I thought. Here I am trying to manage an addiction in our toddler ANNABELLE CHAPPLE I share. I mean, don’t we all? When I sit in a doctor’s lounge, COUNCIL My parental hypocrisy has stand in a coffee line or wait for reached new heights thanks someone to arrive at a meeting, to Bluey. It’s the show my my mind screams out for it’s next CONNECTIONS daughter became hooked on screen hit. My hands won’t sit idle. while we were both holed I’ve noticed, though, in a short up in bed with colds last month. time of eliminating her use of screens Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy Bluey. there’s been a lift in her overall In fact, it’s probably the only kids’ home pleasantness. She plays alone show I look forward to because longer with her toys, engages in more they manage to layer parent’s- imaginative role-play and mostly only jokes in with kid humour forgets about television altogether. so spectacularly – but her TV What’s been bugging me is my addiction has become a problem. own issues. If this is all it takes to lift I had to tell her a massive porky. her mood, is the grown-up’s modern Soon after we got well, when I secret to happiness that simple? If collected her from kindy, a question we gave up streaming or staring at she’d asked already that morning our phones, would we be happier? came up, “Mum, can I please It’s an experiment I’m going to watch TV when we get home?” run until the next column with Big breath in. these four rules: I can answer/ You can do this, you can sell make calls, texts, emails and take it, “Ah, I’m sorry darlin’ but the photos on my phone and that’s it. TV is broken. I’m getting the I’ll treat my smartphone like a flip ALL ABOARD THE NEW GLIDERS electrician to come and fix it.” phone from the early millennium. Residents of Teneriffe, Newstead, and Fortitude Valley will know the popularity of the CityGlider service which provides high frequency public transport services to many key destinations in the Inner City. Since May 2019, Council has been seeking to increase capacity of services to deliver more seats and standing room for commuters who use this service with the introduction of new vehicles on this route. We have recently reached agreement with the State Government to allow these larger vehicles to operate on the service, which will reduce congestion for passengers, particularly those travelling in peak times. The State Government has recently agreed to our equal cost sharing proposal that will finally allow the new higher capacity vehicles to be rolled out onto CityGlider services. The vehicles will still remain wrapped in the current blue design. The first 8 new vehicles will enter services in July, with a further 10 to be rolled out by December. This is great news for commuters and will improve this much valued service for local residents.

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16 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | april ’21 news V Coming up roses for artists Scouts join The worst of times often bring out the best in people and that has certainly clean up proved the case for art students at The University of the Third Age By Jade Starkey (U3A) Brisbane North District. It’s not only the roses, jacarandas and poincianas that have been Brisbane Central Scouts got blooming in New Farm. their hands dirty last month U3A pencil and charcoal for Clean Up Australia Day. portraiture students have been Parents, scouts, and leaders thriving despite the challenges participated on the day in COVID-19 has presented. Teneriffe and along the riverfront. The 22 U3A mixed-ability Brisbane Central Scouts portrait students now meet secretary Susan Johnson fortnightly at New Farm Park. said the turnout was This year, the class decided to better than expected. Raymond Fransen, Ewan Hanson, Sienna Hanson and Luca Hanson. step out of their comfort zones and The community also rolled up held an exhibition of their drawings, their sleeves to help the Scouts. which runs until April 21, at the Ms Johnson said this was New Farm Library in Sydney St. the second event the club Pencil and charcoal had organised, with each year portraiture tutor Carol Owens being more successful. said COVID-19 restrictions Carol Owens with her drawing of musician and “You think that there is not a prevented classroom sessions. Morningsong choir mistress Nicole Murray. lot of rubbish and that it will be Ms Owens said, in Term 1, 2021 a waste of time, but there is a face-to-face classes recommenced emerging artists have framed and lot you don’t see. We stopped at U3A’s Brisbane campus in hung their work in a public space. counting cigarette butts after we Creek and Adelaide streets, It has been a brave and rewarding hit around 1000,” Ms Johnson said. although the arts class continued adventure into a new phase of “It’s nice that the kids with “pencilling in the park”. creativity,” Ms Owens said. “The New Farm Library exhibition Ms Owens’ work is also being saved all of the rubbish from is the first time many of our class’s exhibited. going into the river.” Zara Gerard and Sophia Johnson.

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A grassroots soccer club based in the green heart of New Farm will celebrate a major milestone this year with Henry Hodge Kosta Porfyriou Gianina Banks record-breaking registrations and a Fabio Zullo. Photo by Shona Bryan. major investment in its female players. New Farm United Soccer Club and the love of the club,” he said. is celebrating its 35th anniversary Mr Zullo said developing the following in the wake of about 440 club’s programs would not be registrations so far, about 35 teams. possible without the support President Fabio Zullo said the of the club’s sponsors. club is still accepting sign-ons. Henry Hodge, from Henry The club has Tiny Tots for three- to Hodge Real Estate, is a major five-year-olds, Under 6s, Open Men’s sponsor of the club. “I love this club because people and Women’s teams and Over-35s. give up their valuable time to “The split is about 60/40 male Eliza Wilkinson, Zia Read, Isabella Hughes, Claire Boylson, Abby Logan, Vaydah Nirvana & Emily Boylson. Photo by Shona Bryan. make it great. They’re all busy to female. However, the female and all very passionate about growth has been quite impressive. the quality of coaching and the proud one day to say they started at the club,” Mr Hodge said. Already, we have broken our improvement of players.” New Farm United,” Mr Zullo said. “To support an organisation that record for the number of female Mr Zullo, who has a Mr Zullo acknowledged the club’s is still very much grassroots and isn’t registrations,” Mr Zullo said. background in coaching, said he committee of passionate volunteers, very commercialised is fantastic.” “This is the first year we’re wanted to work towards talent who juggle full-time work with New Farm United Soccer bringing in a football co-ordinator development programs. their dedication to the club. Club is based at New Farm Park, for the girls’ and women’s teams. He said he was also proud “If not for these guys, there 124 Sydney St, New Farm. “He’ll be focusing on the growth of the Tiny Tots program. wouldn’t be a football club. We’re all of female football and working “They’re the future Matildas and full-time workers. We put so many with the coaches to improve Socceroos. I’m going to be pretty hours into it, for the love of the game Visit newfarmsoccer.com.au

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18 MY VI L LAGE NEWS | april ’21 news V Sporting great remembers glory years By AnneMarie White phys-ed teacher, I moved back to live appointed Head of Netball kicked and work in the United Kingdom for off her rapid trajectory into several years,” Shakespear said. influential sports leadership. Wilma Shakespear AM was “Returning home in 1970, I knew “This was an amazing opportunity. born to inspire. Her destiny was my playing days were over but I I was eager to be a part of this new always to influence, motivate discovered a passion to coach. experience which I saw had the vision and make a difference and she Australia was sending a team to play in to change the face of Australian has certainly done that on the New Zealand and, I think, it was a bit sport. I could see Australia was off international sporting stage. of a ‘tester’ that I was asked to coach the pace, very backyard instead “From the age of three I was them. The Aussies did well; I learnt of internationally focused and we very active and playing sport. I was a lot; and Australia took one hell of needed a new approach. This was a hurdler and a high jumper but I a punt selecting me to coach what our chance to play and succeed on really loved netball. In my final year became a winning team to the 1971 the world stage,” Shakespear said. of high school in Melbourne, I was World Championships in Jamaica. Shakespear was also very astute so lucky that my phys-ed teach, Pat “That tour was very special about what sport leadership could Hutchins, saw I had some talent for me personally as my mother, look like. She quickly recognised that and suggested I move from the Marjorie Ritchie, was the Manageress coaching and technical skills were local church club to a registered – the first time ever a mother/ not enough, and that administrative netball club,” Shakespear said. daughter combination represented excellence was a necessary Shakespear followed that Australia in our sport. I can’t accessory to creating advice and within a year she a victorious sports believe it is 50 years ago!” not only represented Victoria, environment. Shakespear went on to coach but was selected in the 1963 So after just a Australia in the 1979, 1987 Australian team which would few years, she I am retired, Championships and in the 1989 World compete in, and win, the inaugural enthusiastically although I never Games. Meanwhile, she had married World Netball Championships accepted the think there will be Wilma Shakespear. Olympic rower Peter Shakespear in Eastbourne, England. offer to become a time when I’m not Photo by Shona Bryan. “That was just the beginning of (who competed at the 1972, ’76 and the Deputy 1984 Games) and combined teaching connected to sport. not only my sporting career but also Director of invigorating. It was also with motherhood and coaching. my international wanderlust. I loved the Australian pleasing to acknowledge In 1981, the Australian Institute netball, but I also loved life in England Institute of Sport I was authoritative – so much so that when I became a of Sport was created and being (AIS) under legendary as an Australian with Rob de Castella. international knowledge and that However, after a decade, Australia was globally considered Shakespear felt it was time to move world class,” Shakespear said. on, and now with extra skills sets After a successful decade in Ethel & Florence packed and a highly analytical vision England, Shakespear became much she came to Queensland as the sought-after as a sport consultant and inaugural Director of the Queensland shared her knowledge and experience The best in luxury property Academy of Sport in 1991. with the new generation of sports “Those were golden years for administrators throughout the world. management... here's why: me. I like creating and building Finally now, she is settled into a something where I feel I can relaxed laidback life in her Kangaroo 15 years experience make an impact and influence Point home with “my family and $1300 average weekly rent across our portfolio outcomes,” Shakespear said. little grandkids who play such an “I was excited to see what I could important part in my life now”. 26% average yield increase for our clients in 2020 do here in Queensland and with “I am retired, although I never 100% 5 star reviews from owners and tenants such a talented collection of athletes think there will be a time when I’m and staff we pushed ourselves into not connected to sport. Occasionally, 6 average days on market new territory. The swimmers of as the Grand Old Dame I am that era were amazing and seeing asked for advice. I admire and am the Queensland cream rise at the humbled by the respect and love Sydney Olympics is certainly a I receive from the younger ones, New year, new property manager? treasured lifetime memory.” now working in that international That success prompted England sport space; and they are doing to head-hunt the super sports a great job,” Shakespear said. administrator to set up the newly Life in the hurly-burly of the formed Sport England as an English elite international sporting domain Institute of Sport – a shrewd move as may be in the past, but Shakespear Adele Oliver evidenced by that nation’s rocketing knows, “it’s important to keep success at the 2012 Olympics. active, involved in the world and # 0439 005 705 “This was my professional dream. keep taxing the old grey matter. To set up the organisation and “So, for now, until it is safe to fly work with leaders in England who back to England and Europe, the had faith in a successful future, magic of the stock-market and real like my Chairman Steve Cram, was estate is what challenges my brain.”

april ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 19 news V ADVERTORIAL the desk of early-rising family timetable for rowing, choir, cycling, soccer etc., the earplugs I wear would need to be made of cement to be of any assistance to me. Sleep, to Shakespeare, was a topic explored in detail through many of his main characters and BETH LEACH he frequently denied it to them. He appreciated the blissful, It’s easy with our busy innocence of sleep as I do now. lives to overlook the “Sleep that puts each day to all-important essentials rest. Sleep that relieves the weary and take for granted the labourer and heals hurt minds. things we have; our health, Sleep the main course in life’s freedoms, food, shelter, love, to feast, and the most nourishing.” live without the fear of violence. I used a combination of things And it’s true that I hadn’t Own a Zavros original to get on top of the problem. Not properly appreciated my sleeping working my usual six-day week Art aficionados have a once-in- Australian War Memorial in 2013 routine until I fell into a pattern of helps for sure, so that the brain a-lifetime opportunity to own a to paint a portrait of Victoria Cross waking up at 2.30am most nights. Michael Zavros original from a winner Ben Roberts-Smith and by the I went to sleep with no trouble, can rest and have some downtime. private, never exhibited collection. National Portrait Gallery in 2016 to but something would drag me Not eating spicy food or drinking The award-winning Australian paint Dame Quentin Bryce. back to consciousness at roughly too much wine also assisted artist, who graduated from the the same time each morning. The in sleeping longer and deeper. Zavros has been the recipient of Queensland College of Art in 1996, strange thing was it was often a Taking neuro- calming magnesium international residencies in New York, has been exhibited in major museums different issue that woke me, a supplements and regular exercise Milan, and Barcelona and Paris. throughout Australia, New Zealand thought, a stress, a sore shoulder, was a winner, too, and, of His work is held in The National and France. a noise, but at the same time of the course, not too much caffeine. Gallery of Australia, Queensland Art Zavros has won the world’s richest morning. Pretty quickly a pattern The experience has made me Gallery, Art Gallery of New South prize for portraiture, the Doug Moran developed that I had to break. very appreciative of the little things. Wales, Art Gallery of South Australia National Portrait Prize, three major Having a household with And, in this case, I didn’t know and more. Australian drawing prizes and is a two cats and a dog that fight at I had such things to appreciate multiple Archibald Prize finalist. night, a husband who snores, an until life turned into what it did. He was commissioned by the Phone 0414 800 961 for more details.

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be a destination for us as an Hop on board for beer-lovers boat tour attractive brewery, but for all By Ellen-Maree Elliot those other options: dining, the Story Bridge Climb. It’s a tourist attraction within itself,” he said. Craft beer lovers can explore Brisbane Mr Sharp said the brewery by boat via its riverside breweries, tour was just a small piece in the with a local tour operator adding a jigsaw of how tourism operators landmark local venue to its offering. were finally able to leverage the The Brisbane River Brewery Tour Brisbane River because of improved stops at riverside craft breweries, infrastructure and attractions. including BrewDog at Murarrie, Black “It’s certainly changing a lot,” he said. Hops at East Brisbane and Sea Legs “I think with these riverside Brewing Co at Kangaroo Point. precincts, the locals have always River to Bay co-founder John loved places like The Powerhouse Sharp said Felons Brewing Co. has and South Bank and now we’ve also been added to the itinerary. got Howard Smith Wharves. “It sounds as appealing as it is. “With Queen’s Wharf and the other new development by Dexus When you think about jumping on at Eagle St, imagine when all of a vessel, having a beer and listening John Sharpe Dean Romeo Kirsty Gowland. Photo by Shona Bryan. that comes online, it’s going to to live music and being dropped be an enormous drawcard.” off to pubs,” Mr Sharp said. the Brisbane River had to offer. “The quickest way to get from He said tourists and locals in “It’s not just heading off to your For Mr Sharp, who is also the BrewDog to Felons is via the river.” Brisbane could visit those riverside local to get a standard beer. All these founder of River Life, it was a He said the company had always precincts, climb the Story Bridge breweries brew their own, and it’s passion for the Brisbane River and wanted to include Felons on the Adventure Climb or the Kangaroo what our demographic really likes.” its potential that led him to the idea, tour, but originally the destination Point Cliffs and then go spend River to Bay runs tours to St rather than a love of craft beer. – part of Howard Smith Wharves – a day at the Bay Islands. Helena Island to interact with “I’m a wine drinker, did not have the infrastructure. “There’s not many cities where wallabies, or to Stradbroke Island/ actually,” he said. He said the new pontoon, recently you can do that. You’re not going to Minjerribah to hang with kangaroos. “When it came to what we could opened by Brisbane City Council, want to miss Brisbane,” he said. And when international visits do on the river, the first thing gave them the option, with Felons dropped off during COVID-19, they was breweries. Not only because planning to build a much larger needed a tour that would entice the they’re on the river, but because commercial pontoon as well. A standard tour is priced from locals, and take advantage of what some of them are hard to get to. “Soon, Felons will not only $109pp, visit rivertobay.com.au.

april ’21 | MY VI L LAGE NEWS 25 V lifestyle plate up Kasper Jakobsen, a New Farm local, has lived in the area for more than 23 years after marrying Deb Fallon. JASPER’S FRIKADELLER He has put his wooden spoon up to offer us the traditional Danish dish METHOD frikadeller; small, flattened meatballs 1. Put all liquids and onion/carrot made mainly of pork. into a large bowl and add mince. Kasper grew up in Vejle, Denmark, in VALERIE FERDINANDS a traditional household where dad Erik 2. Mix well; continue mixing until mince valerief.mkr went to work and mum Anni was a stay- is completely broken down and no at-home housewife – my how things lumps remain. Mixture will be quite have changed. Kasper recalls his mum liquid, so add half the flour and mix Our foodie hero would make frikadeller for dinner once well. Add the second half of the flour. Epic eateries in this wonderful or twice a week. In summer, Anni would 3. Heat butter/olive oil in a large frying neighbourhood of ours are now serve it with boiled potatoes, steamed pan – medium heat; the butter/oil commonplace when it comes to chic vegies and parsley sauce. In winter, it should foam, then settle down. dining in casual settings, from cafes, would be boiled potatoes, warmed red INGREDIENTS 4. Put some hot water in a bowl; put restaurants and bars in the streets of cabbage and brown gravy; yum, Anni, a 1kg minced pork; not lean, two tablespoons in the hot water New Farm, Newstead and Teneriffe. woman after my own heart. use the 17% fat version – this will help with preventing the There are plenty of breakfast spots When Kasper was describing how Combination of pork/beef or pork/veal mixture from sticking to the spoon and brunching is my favourite way to make the meatballs, I noted the when forming the frikadeller. to catch up with friends – it’s hard simplicity and minimal use of herbs 1 small onion, finely chopped or grated to pass up Mylk & Ko’s amazing acai and spices but when he brought in a 1 carrot, finely grated 5. Using one spoon, scoop some of the taste test I was blown away at how mixture up, form two-three times bowls. We’re a multicultural group of 4 eggs (yolk and whites) foodies and we can get a taste of our juicy, tender and flavoursome the in the palm of your hand, using 300ml full cream milk (increase rich cultural diversity on the plate – I little meatballs were. This dish would the spoon to turn the frikadeller. to 400ml if mixture is too dry) love the international offerings of be ideal for a family meal or served 6. Add to saucepan and cook for a Italian, Thai, Japanese (I’ve been as a snack on rye with pickles. Thank 1 tsp pepper minute or two; keep adding formed you, Kasper, for your lovely recipe going to Mizu for years), and Indian 2 tsp dried basil herbs (can omit) frikadeller into the saucepan; which we look forward to highlighting which are all firm favourites of mine. then using both spoons turn over at the Bistro soon. If anyone would 2 tbsp soy sauce With this in mind, I put out the call to and cook on the other side. like to send in a recipe, I’d would love 4 tbsp fish sauce (in place of salt) our local foodies who love to cook as to hear from you. 7. mportant, frikadeller must not much as I do. I was pleasantly surprised ½ cup flour to bind touch each other in the pan; at the response, thanks to our beloved Combination butter and olive leave some space between each; community mag My Village News. Email me at [email protected] oil or vegetable oil I usually get 12 done at a time.

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ANZAC HISTORY MUSIC ON HIGH The next meeting of the New Farm This month, Brisbane Music & Districts Historical Society is Festival is presenting four events, on Saturday, April 24, at 2pm with all at St Mary’s Anglican Church at guest speaker Noel Adsett OAM, Kangaroo Point. who will present New Farm Anzacs. Beethoven’s Cello All welcome. Friday, April 23, 6.30-9.30pm ARTISTIC ECHOES QUBE EFFECT Celestial Spirits Merthyr Uniting Church Centre, Celebrate the launch of Brisbane April 24, 1.30-3.30pm Jan Manton Gallery, at 54 Vernon 52 Merthyr Road Youth Week with the latest music Tce, Teneriffe, will present Brisbane- Butterflying based artist Simon Degroot in the from our city’s emerging artists. Sunday April 24, 6-7pm; Taking their tunes to Fortitude exhibition Transfer Echo, until Valley’s Brunswick Street Mall, from Shepherd on the Rock April 18, 2021. The gallery is open 12pm-9pm, enjoy 24 QUBE acts for Sunday, April 25, 3-4.30pm. Wednesday-Friday, 10am-5pm, and 2021 for free. Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm. VIsit brismusicfestival.com EMPOWERING DISCUSSION Visit janmantonart.com IN HARMONY Join editor, award-winning writer, SPRITZED UP RIVERSIDE YOGA speaker and appearance activist The state’s oldest choir, the Carly Findlay and contributors Anna Botany at Newstead hosts Paint Queensland Choir, is holding Hatha yoga classes, at no cost and Whateley, Emma Di Bernardo and and Spritz art classes events every auditions for its 2021 choral suitable for everybody, are held Todd Winther in conversation with Monday, from 5.30-7.30pm. The season. This year, its performances every Saturday, from 8am-9am, at host Karni Liddell as they discuss $99 booking price includes the include: Dan Forrest’s Requiem for Captain Burke Park, 117 Holman St, Growing Up Disabled in Australia at art class and completed artwork, the Living, The Choral Spectacular, Kangaroo Point. Bring a yoga mat, The Powerhouse on Thursday, April 1, bottomless spritz cocktails and an Mahler’s Symphony No.2 towel, and something warm. Meet from 7.30-8.45pm. Tickets from $30 antipasto board to share. Bookings (Resurrection), Best of Broadway, under the big tree near the picnic plus $6.90 transaction fee. are essential. and Brisbane Sings Messiah. shelters by the river.

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By Rob Mellett us, just this one, blue planet, a natural world that supports us all. Therefore we have to see humanity as one family Growing up as a refugee in exile, and the natural world as our home. Tibetan artist Tenzin Choegyal It’s not necessarily somewhere sacred spent his childhood years at the or holy, but simply where we live – so Tibetan Children’s Villages school in it’s in our interest to look after it.” Dharamsala, India. A Powerhouse audience can attend He moved to Australia in 1997 and live concert Prayer for Peace – has since become a world-renowned Brisbane Sings for Tibet on April 24. musician, Grammy Award nominee Performers will include Deline and family man, highly regarded by Briscoe, Leah Cotterell, Emma Dean, the likes of composer Phillip Glass Ben Ely, Annie & Michael Peterson, and avant-garde US performer Linsey Pollak, Lucinda Shaw, Karl S. Laurie Anderson. Williams, Pearly Black and Choegyal’s Choegyal has been curating the own band, Tibet2Timbuk2. Brisbane Festival of Tibet since 2008. Leading chant performers Deva The health crisis forced him last Premal and Miten will perform On the year to turn the festival into an online Wings of the Mantra, streamed from event, connecting him with a global Costa Rica, at 6am (AEST) on April 25. audience. Online events will feature Festival of Tibet curator Tenzin Choegyal. Photo by Rod Pilbeam. “We discovered the real heart discussion Tibetan Medicine in in people and were reminded how Troubled Times, with Perfect Potion boundaries. We all have innate, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Tickets are $59 and interconnected we all are,” aromatherapist director Sal Battaglia boundless compassion and there can $54 concession from the box office on Choegyal said. and Tibetan Dr Tsering Thachoe. be no limitations to kindness and 3358 8600. This year’s festival is inspired by the All funds raised will be donated to generosity,” Choegyal said. 14th Dalai Lama, who said: “When we the Tibetan Children’s Villages school. Prayer for Peace – Brisbane Sings see photographs of the Earth from “Music is universal, expansive for Tibet will be on Saturday, April Festival of Tibet online will stream live. space, we see no boundaries between and spontaneous, unrestricted by 24, at Brisbane Powerhouse, from on Facebook from April 25-May 4.

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