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FIT AND FABULOUS:
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EVOLUTION OF A
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IN THE 'HOOD
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THE CHANGING FACE
OF BRADDON
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15 WOMEN TO
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BEHIND THE
GREEN DOOR
Food & Drink
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THE GOOD THE BAD
AND THE HEALTHY
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CANBERRA'S BEST
PICNIC SPOTS
Life
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ENTERTAINMENT
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8. Peppers Gallery Hotel
9. Bicicletta
10. A. Baker
11. Parlour Wine Room
12. Soma Day Spa
13. La Bimbi Salon
14. Eastern Courtyard
(100 year OLD oak tree)
15. Pilates Canberra
16. TwentyOne Cafe & Groceries
17. Mocan & Green Grout
18. Kendall Lane Theatre
Toilets
(& Baby Change)
Bike Parking
Public Car park
Wilson parking
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SHE MAY HAVE RESIGNED FROM CANBERRA'S TOP
JOB, BUT AS LAURA EDWARDS DISCOVERS, IT'S
JUST THE BEGINNING FOR KATY GALLAGHER.
Writer Laura Edwards Photographer Lori Cicchini
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“People have underestimated me all the
way,” she says.
As backbencher, Katy plans to be a “very
strong voice” for Canberrans.
“I’ve had some good mentors who haven’t.
Jon Stanhope I think saw what he thought
I could bring to politics, and so he sort of
pushed me along and believed in me and
gave me a lot of opportunities which led me
to demonstrate I could do the job and for the
most part do it pretty well. “One of the biggest issues here is that Tony
Abbott has a pretty hard line on Canberra in
terms of job cuts,” she says.
“I think people always underestimate women
in politics — naturally women are seen as
not as tough.”
FEATURE
WHAT KATY
DID NEXT
Since her shock resignation as Chief Minister
in December, Katy Gallagher jokingly
admits she hasn’t “had a clue” what’s been
going on in Canberra’s political arena.
Rather, she’s been enjoying what she describes as a media blackout; using the time
before she joins Federal Labor’s backbench
next month to do all the things she never
got to do during her three hectic years as
Chief Minister.
“I’ve been reading, catching up with friends,
cleaning out the cupboards and wardrobes
— all the energy I put into running the
Territory is now being placed towards the
house,” she laughs.
“I just needed to calm down for a while.”
Katy certainly sounds at ease when I chat to
her on a warm Wednesday afternoon, and is
almost reluctant to chat about politics when
the subject inevitably turns that way, admitting she’s still deep in holiday-mode.
But first things first — will we be seeing a
new Katy now that she’s on the big hill?
“To be honest, I can’t fake anything, I can’t
lie, I don’t do slogans, so that may be one of
my issues in Federal politics,” Katy says.
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Ironically, her reluctance to conform to the
line-fed, cookie-cutter politician is actually
part of Katy’s charm, and one of the reasons
why she was one of the most popular Chief
Ministers in the Territory’s history.
Even after her resignation was announced,
Katy says she was approached by members
of the community with “tears in their eyes”.
“I can’t put my finger on why I had that relationship with the community, but it was such
a nice part of the job,” she reflects.
“I guess it may have been the fact that I have
always been one to tell it like it is, and I was
so accessible — people would see me out
with my kids or shopping for groceries, so
over the years they felt like they knew me and
could relate to me.”
That tendency to “tell it like it is” meant it
was not uncommon for Katy to be described
by local media commentators as “casual” or
looking as though she “wasn’t really trying”.
Yet she was Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s
preferred pick as Senate replacement for the
outgoing Kate Lundy, with Shorten describing her as someone who is good at “whatever
she does”. Do people underestimate her,
given her successes?
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The gender divide doesn’t get much better
in the Federal arena, says Katy, referencing
former Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s “horrible time” as leader. She says she can’t be sure
whether sexism in politics will improve or if it
will always be present.
“I think you need to call people up on it
when it’s necessary, but at the same time I
don’t think you can play the ‘sexist’ card all
the time, because otherwise women would be
doing it every day,” she says.
Though her new role will give her more time
with her three children and partner, Dave,
Katy says she was cautious about labelling
her family as the reason she resigned from
the ACT’s top job.
“I’ve never used that [as the reason I was
leaving] because it’s a bit tricky for women
if you say ‘I’m stepping down from this job
because I want to spend more time with my
family’ — I’ve been very conscious to try and
let it be known that women can do this job,”
she says.
“I’ve never used my family as an excuse but I
certainly think that people have to understand that you can only operate at that speed
and at that pace for a certain amount of time
without it impacting others and in a family
unit I guess you have to be conscious of that.”
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“I think one thing you do learn in local
politics and particularly as a leader here, is
just how important it is to have a federal government that considers the needs of the Canberra community. I don’t think there’s too
many people in Canberra, possibly with the
exception of previous Chief Ministers, who
understand exactly how our economy feeds
off the decisions of the Federal Government.
“For me one of the reasons I went into Federal Labor was because I could see a shift away
from fairness which has always been central
to those who follow Labor politics. In the
last two years since Tony [Abbott] has taken
over there has been a shift away from that,
particularly in education and health funding
and a hardening of an already hard line on
asylum seekers — these are all areas that I
feel I do have something to contribute in a
policy sense”.
Going into the gig without a portfolio is an
advantage, she says, as it allows her to “soak
up everything”.
“Part of my style is learning on the go,”
she admits.
“For instance, getting into the ACT election
the first time [in 2001] was such a shock,
I was always meant to lose, I’d never been
in an Assembly building, I’d never given
speeches...but I had that whole year to sit
back like a sponge and just absorb everything, I watched how the game got played, I
sat on committees.
“That’s part of what I’m looking forward
to when I go into my new role, I’ll have
exactly the same approach — I’ve got a lot
to learn.” n
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IN THE LAST YEAR OR SO, WE’VE ENJOYED A RENAISSANCE IN
CANBERRA’S REPUTATION AS A PLACE PEOPLE WANT TO BE.
AUSTRALIANS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE LESS LIKELY TO ROLL
THEIR EYES ON MENTION OF THE NATION’S CAPITAL, AND MORE LIKELY
TO AGREE THAT CANBERRA’S NEW PRECINCTS ARE “COOL”.
CITY
EVOLUTION
OF A COOL
CAPITAL
Writer Catherine Carter Photographers Martin Ollman and Rebecca Doyle
So, is Canberra poised to become the
“cool capital”?
Maybe — but we need to learn from the
successes and mistakes of our past. We need
to ensure the ideas behind new precincts
such as NewActon, the Kingston Foreshore
and Lonsdale Street in Braddon — the very
places that people are calling cool — aren’t
just ‘one offs’.
Two of the ‘cool factors’ in Canberra’s revival
can be found in one place: higher-density,
mixed-use developments.
The word ‘density’ is often met with disdain
in Canberra, but it doesn’t have to mean
poorer quality development or diminished
lifestyle. It can also mean walking distance
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to cafés and cultural institutions, vibrant
shopping strips and dining options, transport
connections, jobs and opportunities. When
done right, we can ‘grow up’ with the same
quality results we have achieved in ‘growing out’.
Mixed-use developments — such as the
Nishi building in NewActon, which features a
cinema, hotel, apartments, offices and retail
all in the one tower — work because they
attract a dynamic mix of people. Everyone
from public servants and business travellers
to cinema-goers and café hoppers can be
seen frequenting the one building. People
instinctively like being in places that hum
with vibrancy and vitality — so we shouldn’t
be afraid to increase our urban density with
mixed-use development in the right areas.
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EVOLUTION
OF A COOL
CAPITAL
OUR CHALLENGE IS TO BALANCE THE
OLD AND THE NEW TO CREATE PLACES
WITH CHARM AND CHARACTER
But the ‘evolution of cool Canberra’ is not
without its challenges. Canberra does not
have the population to create vibrant, active
streets on every corner. We must initially
concentrate our efforts into areas where
there are already existing buds of life, energy
and activity — such locations in and around
Civic, our town centres and major group
centres, and eventually the lake.
We still have some issues to iron out as we get
used to more people living closer together.
While people are attracted to the buzz of
inner city life, they are less impressed when
that buzz is ringing in their ears at 3am.
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There are a range of solutions to the issue
of noise, such as reviewing the way offensive
noise is defined, reassessing our noise curfews
and establishing mediation processes to find
compromises. But we also need to educate
people who move into lively inner-city
precincts to expect more late night noise than
they would in the sleepy outer suburbs.
We also need planning processes that
aren’t restrictive — and that instead create
opportunities for people to build the city
they want. Our challenge is to balance the
old and the new to create places with charm
and character, and that drives economic
growth and opportunity. We are poised to
create memorable, magical places that secure
Canberra’s reputation as a spectacular place
for people. n
Catherine Carter is the ACT Executive Director
of the Property Council of Australia.
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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT'S IN YOUR 'HOOD.
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IN THE
'HOOD
EXPLORE
Wander through rainforest,
bushland and arid terrain all in
one day at the Australian National
Botanic Gardens. Clunies Ross
Street, Acton.
retailer
with high-end boutiques,
season
regulars and the latest
is your one
trends, canberra centre
a street,
stop shop in the city. bund
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EAT
Molly likes to play coy and
doesn’t reveal her hidden
charm to just anyone. You’ll
find this speakeasy at -35° 16'
46.45" S - 149° 7' 35.23" E.
A beautiful venue for a variety of occasions, Parlour Wine
Room is ideal for after work drinks or that special celebration.
Kendall Lane, NewActon.
join meg morton and the
nishi art collective in
a casual life drawing
class held on the second
and last tuesday of the
month. monster kitchen &
bar, hotel hotel, newacton.
NEW–
ACTON
CITY
It's affordable, vibrant,
eclectic and energetic — you
can’t go wrong at Akiba on
Bunda Street, Canberra City.
DRINK
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WE'RE SLIGHTLY OBSESSED WITH THE
BAHN MI AT MONSTER KITCHEN & BAR,
BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER
DELICIOUS DISHES TO CHOOSE
FROM, TOO. HOTEL HOTEL, NEWACTON.
Writer Jessica Schumann
CHILL
CREATE A ONE–OF–A–KIND PIECE TO TAKE HOME
AT KIN GALLERY IN THE HAMLET. LONSDALE STREET, BRADDON.
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The smell of dough
rising at A.Baker is
enough to lure you
in. Spoil yourself with
pastries, bread and
cakes, all baked daily on
site. Edinburgh Avenue,
NewActon.
EXPLORE: A BEAUTIFUL BLUR OF BOUNDARIES,
NISHI GALLERY FEATURES EXHIBITED ARTWORKS
OF LOCAL ARTISTS INSIDE AND STUNNING
LANDSCAPED GARDEN VIEWS THROUGH THE
WINDOWS. KENDALL LANE, NEWACTON.
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Perched in a bright,
sunlit corner, Megalo
Print Studio and
Gallery showcases
contemporary
printmaking, multiples
and related work.
It's perfect for
pondering on a lazy
afternoon. Wentworth
Avenue, Kingston.
CHILL
Unwind and relax for an
hour or two with a luxurious,
high-quality treatment at the
dreamy, calm and multiaward winning H20 Spa. Giles
Street, Kingston.
drink
A REFRESHING ADDITION TO THE
CANBERRA BOUTIQUE BAR SCENE,
THE RUM BAR IS ELEGANT YET AIRY —
PERFECT FOR A CASUAL COCKTAIL AND
TAPAS BY THE WATER. TREVILLIAN
QUAY, KINGSTON FORESHORE.
KINGSTON
FORESHORE
CITY
IN THE
'HOOD
Photographer Alex Tricolas
it’s a rare day
(or night) when morks
isn’t packed to the
rafters with diners
enjoying their
contemporary thai
food. eastlake parade,
kingston foreshore.
SHOP: AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE, THE
OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS IS
WHERE YOU’LL FIND LOCALLY
GROWN PRODUCE, HANDMADE
WARES AND CREATIVE GIFTS FOR YOU
OR SOMEONE SPECIAL. WENTWORTH
AVENUE, KINGSTON.
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SHOP: A TROVE OF SECOND HAND LITERATURE, YOU’LL
EASILY LOSE HOURS FROM YOUR DAY WHEN YOU STEP INSIDE
LYNEHAM’S BOOK LORE. WATTLE STREET, LYNEHAM.
A meeting place for Canberra’s
creatives to learn and make
beautiful things together. You’ll
love The Maker’s Collective.
Wiseman Street, Macquarie.
CHILL: Discover a diverse spectrum of contemporary visual art from
EAT
local and interstate artists at the ANCA Gallery. Rosevear Place, Dickson.
Whether you’re a carnivore or
vegetarian, Malaysian Chapter
will satisfy any appetite with an
authentic and generous menu
that not only fills your belly but
supports a good cause too.
Weedon Close, Belconnen.
BELCO–
NNEN
CITY
IN THE
'HOOD
DRINK
EAT
A casual European brasserie,
you’ll struggle to pass up Pulp
Kitchen’s traditional style
bistro menu with French and
Italian influences. Wakefield
Gardens, Ainslie.
explore: steeped in history commemorating the
sacrifice of australians who have died in war,
the australian war memorial is one place to visit
again and again. treloar crescent, campbell.
find all your
favourites plus a
few local boutiques
at westfield
belconnen. lathlain
street, belconnen.
EXPLORE
The hub of Belconnen's art and
cultural community, Belconnen
Arts Centre is a must-visit. Emu
Bank, Belconnen.
DRINK: A BIT OF A HOT SPOT AND THE LATEST BAR TO TAKE
UP RESIDENCE IN BELCO, 54 BENJAMIN RESEMBLES THE
COMFORT OF DRINKING IN YOUR LIVING ROOM BUT WITH
CHEEKY COCKTAILS. BENJAMIN WAY, BELCONNEN.
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MAKE YOUR WAY TO THE LOFT FOR COCKTAILS, TAPAS AND UNDERSTATED
INDUSTRIAL GLAMOUR REMINISCENT OF MANHATTAN'S MEATPACKING
DISTRICT. CNR SARGOOD & MACPHERSON STREET, O'CONNOR.
DRINK: A HAVEN FOR SPORTS NUTS WITH BIG SCREEN TVS
AND GOOD AMERICAN-INSPIRED FARE, LITTLE BROOKLYN IS
MADE FOR PARTYING. GREEN SQUARE, KINGSTON.
Overlooking the vineyard and a
humble six-acre veggie patch, you
can be guaranteed that most of what
you eat (and drink) will be fresh from
the garden at Pialligo Estate Winery.
Kallaroo Road, Pialligo.
INNER
SOUTH
CHILL
Bikes might be popular
but they're not quite as
cool as exploring Lake Burley
Griffin, famous landmarks and
nearby iconic buildings on a
Segway. Seg Glide Ride,
West Kiosk, Parkes.
EXPLORE
Gaze in awe at this beautiful building
and see the portraits of over 400 people who’ve shaped the Nation at the
National Portrait Gallery. King Edward
Terrace, Parkes.
shop: the ultimate discount retail experience and home
to over 100 leading australian and international brands.
you’ll find up to 70% off normal retail prices
at canberra outlet centre. canberra avenue, fyshwick.
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chill: spend the afternoon getting crafty and
bead yourself a beautiful piece of jewellery
at bead barn. o’hanlon place, federation
square, nicholls.
WANDER THROUGH BOX-GUM
GRASSY WOODLANDS TEEMING
WITH LIFE IN THE BEAUTIFUL
SANCTUARY THAT IS MULLIGANS
FLAT. WOODLANDS GATE, AMY
ACKMAN STREET, FORDE.
NORTH–
SIDE
CITY
IN THE
'HOOD
EAT
Whether you’re a local or
visiting from interstate,
you’ll become a regular
at Thai Herb with their
incredible flavoursome
dishes and authentic Thai
favourites. Flemington
Road, Harrison.
Offering everything from
designer creations to beautiful
intricate gifts, Gold Creek is
home to over 50 exclusive
boutiques. Gold Creek
Road, Nicholls.
DRINK: SOPHISTICATED, STYLISH AND VERY SUAVE, SIREN
BAR AND RESTAURANT WILL IMPRESS AS YOU SETTLE IN FOR
RELAXED AFTER WORK DRINKS OR A LAZY SUNDAY SESSION.
ANTHONY ROLFE AVENUE, GUNGAHLIN.
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EAT: BOASTING A MENU FULL OF PASSION AND GOOD
WHOLESOME COOKING, FOX AND BOW IS THE KIND OF
PLACE THAT BRINGS THAT OLD MILK BAR FEEL BACK TO
THE SUBURBS. FARRER PLACE, FARRER.
SHOP
The gorgeous Shabby Attic is where you can
find unique pieces for your home, garden
or someone special. Cnr Carleton Street &
Boddington Crescent, Kambah.
SOUTH–
SIDE
CITY
IN THE
'HOOD
chill: with plenty of space to
spread out, rose cottage is
perfect for a catch up with
friends or a sunday lunch with
the family. cnr isabella drive &
monaro highway, gilmore.
EXPLORE
Meander through
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve,
home to large wetland
ecosystems surrounded
by bushlands and steeped
in rich Aboriginal history.
Tidbinbilla Road, Tidbinbilla.
Relax among the lush gardens
at the Garden Bar and let the
muted sounds of the water
features soothe the senses as
you indulge in a glass of wine
or two with friends. Heard
Street, Mawson.
EXPLORE
Seek out the solitude and
peace of Yanunubeyan State
Conservation Area where you
can be as active or relaxed
as you wish. Woolcara Lane,
Captains Flat.
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Sophisticated country
dining at its best, Grazing
is where you go when you
want to get out of town; be
it for an intimate dinner or
casual weekend lunch. Cork
Street, Gundaroo.
GET
OUTTA
TOWN
drink
home to australia’s first gruner veltliner and one of the original canberra
wineries, lark hill winery is a beautiful vineyard with biodynamic wine from the
peak of the canberra district. cnr joe rocks road & bungendore road, bungendore.
MARVEL AT THE WOOD ART AND
CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE AT THE
BUNGENDORE WOODWORKS GALLERY
AND TAKE HOME A UNIQUE PIECE
FOR YOURSELF. KINGS HIGHWAY,
BUNGENDORE VILLAGE. CHILL: RIDE THROUGH 3,500 ACRES OF UNIQUE BEAUTY ALONG
THE OUTSKIRTS OF CANBERRA WITH BURNELEE EXCURSIONS ON
HORSEBACK. DICKS CREEK ROAD, MURRUMBATEMAN.
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“WE WANTED TO OFFER AN
EXTENSION TO THE APARTMENTS
— YOU CAN COME DOWN, SIT
DOWN IN THE COMMUNAL
SEATING, STAY HERE ALL DAY...”
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Braddon has undergone a startling transformation in recent years. There were
always pockets of cool, like Hive Gallery and
Knightsbridge Penthouse, but then Italian
and Sons and Lonsdale Street Roasters
opened, and the Lonsdale Street Traders,
and then it seemed like a new place to eat
was opening every single week. And with the
eateries came people. Lots of them. They
breathed life into a suburb that was once just
car yards and panel beaters.
But the news that the Traders was to be demolished, with many of the retailers moving
across the road into new residential complex
ORI — or just shutting up shop — was met
with sadness from many. They worried that
the indie vibe that has come to define the
Braddon culture would be lost with a move
to more permanent premises. They needn’t
have worried.
True to form, passionate Braddon entrepreneur and property developer, Nik Bulum,
has not only created a sophisticated and
Melbournesque retail space within ORI, but
he’s given Canberra’s street food vendors and
a selection of local ‘makers’ a place to call
their own.
AN URBAN VILLAGE
The Hamlet — a village within a hip city
fringe — provides some permanency for
foodies typically found only at markets, and
gives emerging entrepreneurs the opportunity to occupy a ‘bricks and mortar’ space.
“We wanted to offer an extension to the
apartments — you can come down, sit down
in the communal seating, stay here all day
basically and sample different foods and
desserts,” says Nik. “And there’s shops as well
— that’s why it’s called it ‘The Hamlet’ —
I wanted to create a little village.”
IT'S 'THE' PLACE TO BE IN CANBERRA…A VIBRANT
NEIGHBOURHOOD HEAVING WITH HIPSTERS. WE TAKE
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NEW BRADDON.
Writer Amanda Whitley Photographer Rebecca Doyle
Since opening in late 2014, foodies have regularly beat a path to The Hamlet for a range
of street delights like Mr Papa’s ‘Chanchito’
Peruvian Pork Belly Sandwich, Earl Grey
and Vanilla Donuts from Nookie Espresso’s
Chasing Mr Morris, and the latest addition
to Joelle and Sascha Brodbeck’s food empire, BrodDog.
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“WHAT’S REALLY FUN ABOUT THIS SITE
IS IT’S STILL THE OLD BRADDON – IN THE
BLINK OF AN EYE, BRADDON WENT FROM
BEING GRUNGY TO UBER FUNKY...”
Braddon’s great tradition of following a big
night out with some processed meat on a bun
with some sauce has been revived — and it’s
cool at any time of day.
“They can trial the areas. They can have
three months. They can leave. The rents are
really cheap so that they can make money
and establish themselves,” says Nik.
“The Doghouse was a part of Braddon’s
history," says Joelle. “I remember lining
up for hot dogs — that culture of Braddon
kinda disappeared a bit and I want to bring
it back."
“Sweet Bones is a prime example of that, and
the traders that [have moved] into ORI. I
wanted The Hamlet to be more makers so
that they can get some cash flow and grow
their fan base so that they can move on to
something permanent.”
A surprising entry to the street food line-up
is Dream Cuisine, whose smaller outlet lets
city dwellers enjoy their sweet delights on a
regular basis. Co-owner Owen Saddler says
the aim is to keep things simple, “macarons
and pastries using fruit from the local Farmers’ Markets — but we want to take them to
the next the level.”
“[The Hamlet] is really fun because it
attracts a whole heap of different customers.
You can throw some crazy ideas out there —
I’ve got quite a few up my sleeve that I really
want to start working on,” says Owen.
“What’s really fun about this site is it’s
still the old Braddon — in the blink of an
eye, Braddon went from being grungy to
uber funky and now it’s kinda gone dull
again, but with something like this…” Well,
enough said.
The former Beaurepaires depot has been
transformed into a hub of Canberra creativity, the converted garage now housing jewellery makers, fashion and industrial designers,
and furniture makers. It also provides a free
exhibition space for up-and-coming artists
and regular live music. As was the case with
the Lonsdale Street Traders, it’s a pop-up
space with a shelf life of three years. And it’s
affordable, offering start-ups a chance to get
a foothold.
ORI'S STRIKING DEBUT
A couple of blocks down the street, across
the road from the now-vacant Traders, is
the striking ORI, now home to ‘graduates’
Moxom & Whitney, Handsomepretty, itrip
iskip, and Braddon stalwarts, Assemblage
Project and Hive.
But it’s the new additions who have so far
stolen the spotlight: Groomed’s barbershop/
fashion hybrid has local hipster beards in a
twist, and the Frugii Dessert Laboratory has
seen line-ups almost every night since doors
opened mid-January.
It’s a stunning building — an architectural
entrance that pulls you in, a dim interior
that makes the colourful shop interiors even
more inviting. Perhaps most appealing is the
sense of a return to ‘corner shop’ days, where
familiar faces man the counters, and people
greet each other by name.
But this unique space is more than just a
beautiful retail space. It’s a window into the
future of Braddon: a place where independent businesses thrive, local creativity is
prized, and a sense of community thrums
through its veins.
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The new faces of Braddon
THE HAMLET
Mr Papa: Peruvian Street Food
with oodles of flavour, served
with love.
Spit Shack: Roast lamb and
pork from the spit, and some
pretty amazing egg and
bacon rolls.
Chasing Mr Morris: Gourmet
donuts, coffee, drinks,
soup and more from
Nookie Espresso.
Free Range Van: Pulled meats
and meatballs made from
100% free range and stress free
Burra Berkeshire pigs.
The Brathaus: Premium
Bratwurst from around
the world and ridiculously
large schnitzel.
Aprils Caravan’s Miss Mae
Milk Bar: Perhaps the best
‘old school’ milk shakes
you’ve ever tasted. Lemon
Meringue, anyone?
Pie Day: A paddock to pie
enterprise, these handfuls of
goodness feature handmade
pastry and local meats
and vegetables.
ORI
Groomed: The ‘Gentleman’s
General Store’, a 1920’s
inspired Barbershop and
Men’s boutique.
Frugii Dessert Laboratory:
Pastries, icecream and sorbets
like you’ve never experienced,
made by the icecream
alchemist, John Marshall.
itrip iskip: distinct and
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Binnys Kathitto: Chicken,
lamb, egg, chana masala
and potatoes with Indian
spices, wrapped in warm
handmade roti.
Skeehan Studio: Exquisitely
made furniture and lighting, by
Tom Skeehan.
KIN Gallery: Contemporary
jewellery and objects, as well
as workshops.
Wildwood: Locally made
fashion by Hunter The Label’s
Sara Wurcker.
Wink Co: Simple, modern
and beautiful jewellery by
Canberra’s Marissa Christian.
Boyandgirlco: Furniture
designed and built from
sustainable materials.
Pod: Craft ACT’s selection
of local designers’ works —
textiles, glassware, jewellery
and more!
Custom Pizzeria: It’s DIY pizza,
and it’s amazing. Wood fired,
artisan toppings, and customdesigned by you.
Handsomepretty: The name
says it all — beautiful, eclectic
homewares, furniture, clothing
and more.
Assemblage Project: A
collaborative retail and studio
space between the fashion
labels 4 minutes 33 and
Karen Lee.
Hive: A treasure trove of
covetable objects — jewellery,
homewares, gifts, books
and more.
Timber & Tailor: A curated
range of beautiful homewares,
jewellery, lighting and
lifestyle accessories.
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ZOYA PATEL
The Publisher
At the tender age of 25, she’s already
been Editor-in-Chief of Lip Magazine
and last year took the leap to found her
own publication, Feminartsy — a space
which explores gender through personal
stories and creativity.
Migrating to Australia at age three, Zoya
Patel’s life hasn’t been without cultural
challenges; but she’s proud to have
overcome these to carve her own path.
True to form, she’s got big plans for
2015: she’s writing a memoir, is one class
away from finishing her Masters degree,
and has plans to host a ‘feminist conference’ later in the year. ‘Spare time’ just
isn’t on her radar.
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Zoya wears Decjuba dress.
Devine Goddess Necklace.
THEY'RE DRIVEN, PASSIONATE, AND COME FROM ALL
PROFESSIONS AND WALKS OF LIFE. THE COMMON THREAD?
2015 IS SET TO BE THEIR YEAR TO SHINE.
Photographer Lori Cicchini Creative Director Javier Steel
Styling Canberra Centre
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TEGAN MCAULEY
AND BELINDA NEAME
The Market-ers
They say the best ideas are born from
necessity. For Tegan McAuley and
Belinda Neame, it was a lack of opportunities for Canberra’s creators (in
fashion, food, music and more) that fed
the initial spark.
JOANNA ALLEBONE
The Communicator
She’s come a long way since Delta
Goodrem tried to get her fired for purchasing the wrong brand of herbal tea
for her dressing room stash. These days,
in her role as Director of Corporate Relations and Communications at YWCA
Canberra, Joanna Allebone, is working
towards a "world where reconciliation,
justice, peace, health, human dignity,
freedom and care for the environment
are promoted and sustained through
women’s leadership".
As the creators of Hustle&Scout and
The Forage, they’ve shaken up the traditional market format and created one
of Canberra’s ‘must do’ events, bursting
out of their original NewActon digs in
an explosion of colour, sounds and flavour. Never a pair to rest on their laurels,
2015 is set to bring new initiatives — and
that can only be good news for us.
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Tegan wears Bardot. Belinda
wears Trenery. Jewellery 'Colette' by
Colette Hayman. Navy chair by Emeco
from Designcraft.
It’s a role that is bringing Jo’s dreams
of “telling important community stories,
and making the world a better place” to
life, as well as benefiting the women in
her own backyard.
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Joanna wears Decjuba. Jewellery
'Colette' by Colette Hayman.
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SALLY MOYLAN
The Wild Child
She’s perhaps best recognised for her
prowess on the cricket pitch with the
ACT Meteors, but there’s a lot more to
Sally Moylan than an impressive offspin. Her childhood dream of becoming
a ‘wildlife warrior’ has taken flight,
after she was recently recognised as
the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Student of the Year at the ACT
Training Excellence Awards for her
studies in horticulture, conservation and
land management.
LOUISA DE SMET
The Trailblazer
As a fashion design student, she showcased a collection for men and women
on the runway at Sydney Fashion Week,
and there’s been no looking back for
Corr Blimey’s Louisa de Smet.
Juggling full time work, study and
national cricket is no mean feat but
the 26 year-old approaches it with an
infectious enthusiasm. It’s that quality
that will ensure she’s a winner wherever
life takes her.
One of the stalwarts of the Canberra
fashion industry, Louisa’s bespoke pieces are often created out of precious and
limited runs of fabric. She will always be
on a mission to stand out in a market
saturated with mass-produced clothing.
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Sally wears Bardot Skirt, Review Cami,
Decjuba Jacket. Jewellery 'Colette' by
Colette Hayman.
Her love of design inspires her to create
pieces that are not ‘mere garments’ but
‘wearable, functional sculptures for the
human form’. It doesn’t get more stylish
than that.
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Louisa wears her own label, Corr Blimey.
Jewellery by Silver Atom.
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MOVEMENT
autumn winter 2015
KALEID
The Triple Threat
They’re a triple threat in the truest sense of the word,
and their sweet harmonies are as arresting as their
faces. Canberra born and bred, music is in their blood,
expressing itself as a smooth fusion of jazz, pop, folk
and soul.
Having gathered a following for their reimagined
covers, 2015 will be the year that Kirrah Amosa, Amy
Jenkins and Jacqui Douglas pursue their dream of
singing — and recording — original music. Remember
the name — we think Kaleid will be the next.big.thing.
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Kirrah wears Review pants, Bardot top and pants.
Jacqui wears Wayne Cooper Dress from Myer.
Amy wears Seed jumpsuit. Jewellery 'Colette' by
Colette Hayman.
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KYLIE TRAVERS
The Survivor
Kylie Travers life has been one of extreme highs and lows. She’s a published
author, international public speaker and
blogger who was an ACT finalist for
2015 Young Australian Of The Year.
She’s also a fighter, surviving domestic
violence, rape, robbery and homelessness as a single mum of two, and has
overcome borderline personality disorder to create a stable life for her family.
Moving forward, she wants to help
others who have found themselves in
similar situations, change perceptions
of homelessness and domestic violence,
and create a better future for our children. For Kylie, it’s personal.
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Kylie wears Review. Jewellery 'Colette'
by Colette Hayman.
HEIDI STRATFORD
The Advocate
It’s a big call, changing the perception
of a city that many Australians associate
with ‘politicians and roundabouts’…but
Heidi Stratford is confident, bold, and
ready for the challenge.
To her, Canberra’s secret weapon is a
passion and belief in itself, and that’s the
cornerstone of the Brand CBR project —
tapping into community sentiment and
telling the world what we already know
about the city we live in. With the title
of ‘coolest little capital’ in her sites, and
a ‘We are CBR’ army ready to go forth,
Canberra's appeal won't be a mystery
for much longer.
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Heidi wears Jigsaw. Jewellery 'Colette'
by Colette Hayman.
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TARA CHEYNE
The Patriot
How does a Queenslander, born and
bred, become one of Canberra’s most
vocal advocates? For Tara Cheyne, it’s
as simple as embracing what the city
has to offer.
The 28 year-old Chair of the Belconnen
Community Council is serious about
making Canberra — and especially her
beloved ‘Belco’ — the best it can be;
and she’s leading the charge armed with
savvy social media skills.
Whether it’s with her blog, community
work or her professional life, this is one
young woman whose future is as bright
as her signature hair.
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Tara wears Saba dress and Devine
Goddess necklace.
MICHELLE MELBOURNE
The Innovator
Ask Michelle Melbourne what she
does, and she’ll tell you she’s "just an
IT nerd"...yet she's so much more. A bit
over 20 years ago, she and her husband
Phillip Williamson founded Intelledox,
a digitalisation software company; it
now employs 35 people internationally
and took out the top prize at the 2014
Telstra Australian Capital Territory
Business of the Year Awards.
Although Intellidox has offices in Singapore, Toronto, New York and London,
Michellle still calls Canberra home,
running the business from its Fyshwick
headquarters. Her proudest moment?
Donating the $1 million Infiniti software
back to her alma mater, the Australian
National University, to enable them to
become a digital leader.
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Michelle wears Cameo skirt from
David Jones and Review top. Jewellery
'Colette' by Colette Hayman. Fritz
Hansen Ant Chair from Designcraft.
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DR SUDHA RAO
The Game Changer
It’s one thing to grow up with ‘curing
cancer’ as a life goal…it’s another thing
entirely to actually do it. But that’s what
Dr Sudha Rao, Associate Professor
(Molecular & Cellular Biology) at the
University of Canberra, is on the verge
of doing.
Her latest work is developing therapy to
prevent cancer recurrence, with clinical
development imminent; a breakthrough
that is set to have a massive impact on
the quality of people’s lives worldwide,
especially women with aggressive
breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
This is one woman who’s set to make
waves worldwide.
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Sudha wears David Lawrence. Jewellery
'Colette' by Colette Hayman.
We know Canberra, its people, business and government.
Leading by example – Gender Equity in Partnership – 2014/2015.
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MEEGAN FITZHARRIS
The Politician
She came "this close" to the ACT
Legislative Assembly in 2012, only being
pipped at the post by Simon Corbell,
whose retained his spot on preferences.
Now, after the shuffling of cards in the
wake of Katy Gallagher’s departure,
she’s taken up the reins as the new
member for Molonglo.
CARLA AND EMMA PAPAS
The Merrymakers
Their irrepressible energy and enthusiasm has seen them quit their jobs in the
Australian Public Service to 'follow their
bliss', taking them to places they’ve
never dreamed. The Merrymaker Sisters
have blogged their way though New
York City and shared the stage with
Chef Pete Evans, their paleo philosophy
reaching nearly 90,000 people online
each month.
A passionate Gungahlinite, the mumof-three is as comfortable talking
playgrounds as she is transport policy,
and brings a refreshing normalcy to
the Government. Sounds like our kind
of politician.
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For Carla and Emma Papas, ‘merrymaking’ is a way of life, and they’re on
a mission to inspire others to health
and happiness. With a smartphone app
in development, world domination is
surely only a smile away.
Meegan wears Thurley pants from
David Jones and Saba shirt. Jewellery
'Colette' by Colette Hayman.
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Carla wears Seduce jumpsuit
and Dejcuba jacket. Emma
wears Trenery.
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JULIE OKELY
The Entrepreneur
She escaped childhood tragedy to buy
her first business at age 19, and hasn’t
looked back. This natural entrepreneur
now owns two hair salons and recently
melded her Aboriginal heritage and
business knowledge to create Dilkara
Essence Of Australia — the first ever
range of hair care products utilising
native Australian ingredients.
International distribution is in the works,
but Julie’s dreams don’t end there. Her
goal for 2015 is to establish Dilkara Hair
Academy — Australia’s first Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Hairdressing
Academy. This is a businesswoman
with heart.
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Julie wears City Chic. Necklace
by Dejcuba.
NELLIE PEOPLES
The Maker
The child of an artist and a scientist,
Nellie Peoples' early memories are of
walls covered in art and exotic objects
from her parents’ travels. It’s little surprise, then, that design was to become
her enduring passion.
First studying architecture, a five-month
"European adventure of self-discovery"
led to her decision to study Gold and
Silversmithing at the Australian National
University, a move that has seen her
exhibit internationally, and winning the
inaugural DesignCBR Designcraft Craft
+ Design Award.
With a studio/workspace on the
agenda for 2015, and a goal to expanding her practice nationally, there
are beautiful things in store for this
Canberra creative.
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Nellie wears Saba and her own jewellery.
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Behind
the Scenes
FAS HF E ST.COM. AU
THANK YOU
This shoot would not have been possible without an incredible
team of people, who devoted their time and talent to make a truly
spectacular feature.
Concept:
Amanda Whitley
Creative Director: Javier Steel
Co-ordination:
Belinda Neame
Photographer:
Lori Cicchini — LORIANA | fotografia.
Assisted by: Scott Esler, Kylee Sharples
& Eva Schroeder.
Makeup Artist:
Ali Price — Ali Price Makeup.
Assisted by: Gemma McNamara, Vicky Hayes,
Jacqui Scott, and Tanya Green.
Hair Stylist:
Angela Pavlovic — KOSA Hair Studio.
Fashion Stylists:
Francesca Doulias and Victoria Schnabl,
Canberra Centre.
BEHIND
THE
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Video Production: Murray Barton, Richard Graham, Hew Sandison
and Dan Unsworth — Coordinate.
Thank you to Canberra Centre for the supply of clothing, accessories
and styling services, and the National Portrait Gallery for giving us
the use of a space for ‘Shoot HQ’. Furniture from Designcraft.
Shot on location at National Portrait Gallery and National
Gallery of Australia.
1 3 M AY - 1 6 M AY
OUR 16TH WOMAN
TO WATCH
She was behind the camera,
rather than in front of it, but
Lori Cicchini is undoubtedly a
Canberra woman to watch. A
Fashion, Beauty and Creative
Portrait photographer, her work
has received numerous industry
awards and accolades — including the 2014 EPSON AIPP
ACT Emerging Photographer of
the Year.
READ FULL ARTICLES AND
WATCH VIDEO INTERVIEWS
WITH OUR WOMEN TO WATCH
AT HERCANBERRA.COM.AU
Lori has been published in various art and fashion magazines,
both nationally and internationally, and her talent is nothing
short of staggering. Canberra is
so lucky to call her our own.
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A FOUR-DAY
FASHION SHOWC ASE
TICKETS
ON SALE SOON
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STYLE
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FASH–
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IT’S LIKE NEW YORK, A CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS.
FASHFEST THAT IS. WHILE THE SHOW IS HELD OVER
FOUR DAYS EACH YEAR, THE PLANNING, PREPARATION
AND EXECUTION ROLLS OUT OVER 365.
The planning
FASHFEST is now in its third year and 2015
is going to be bigger and better than ever.
And that means new ideas, more creative input, a mountain of dedication and long, long
days. Indeed, it takes hundreds of thousands
of hours and a small army of people to pull
off the event, and that’s no exaggeration.
"As soon as we tick one item off our list, another appears. It’s never-ending until the last
drop of champagne is consumed after closing
night," says Clint Hutchinson, who co-founded the event with his partner Andrea
Hutchinson. "Then we start all over again."
FASHFEST, Canberra’s pre-eminent fashion
event, requires meticulous attention to every
detail to ensure the show comes off seamlessly for the thousands of guests who get
glammed up to attend the red-carpet affair.
Part of the huge workload is that FASHFEST dares to be different. It’s more of a
fashion experience than just a fashion show
and that adds massively to the complexity of
planning, design and execution.
Where does one begin? Selecting fashion
designers, casting for models, selecting a
venue, designing themes for each night,
wooing sponsors, producing a TVC, conducting photo shoots, designing promotional
materials, arranging for ticket sales, interior
Anti-clockwise from the
right: Clint & Andrea
Hutchinson. Ashley
Feraude (Photographer
Shann Lawrence). Nick
Ellis. Models lining up.
Writer HerCanberra Team Photographer Leighton Hutchinson
THE PLANNING
design, seating design, construction, sound,
lighting, insurances, catering, live music,
back-stage tours, VIP experiences, logistics,
logistics and more logistics. It’s nothing short
of mind boggling.
"Most people have no idea how much goes
into the event," says Clint. "The risks are big
if we don’t get it right."
The behind-the-scenes work that goes into
FASHFEST is constant for the co-founders
and the event’s three partners.
Working closely with Clint and Andrea is
Producer Steven Wright, who teaches in
design, fashion, photography and art at the
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
Steve has worked in the fashion circuit in the
capital for more than a decade and has been
with FASHFEST from the get go. Associate
Producer, Nick Ellis, is the event’s mastermind of logistics — the smooth operator who
makes operations smooth, especially back
of house. And Wendy Johnson, Director of
Public Relations and Media, is in charge
of keeping the word out there and working
closely with media and fashion bloggers.
"Each year starts relatively calmly," says
Clint, "but then the momentum builds, and
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Branding is key, to ensure ticket sales. Director of Photography, Leighton Hutchinson,
conducts professional shoots with the Faces
of Fashfest and other models to capture
images that ZOO Advertising transforms
into marketing material — website, posters,
full-colour program and more. FASHFEST
even has its own font.
Planning for FASHFEST is a never-ending
cycle with key activities kick-starting at
different points and the number of people
throwing their energy into the show increasing exponentially as the event gets closer to
opening night.
About five months out, serious work gets
underway by FASHFEST’s core team of
directors and major sponsors.
Hair and makeup are sensational, with
Director of Hair, Wayne Friend (co-owner of
Form Hair) and Director of Makeup, Karen
Mathias (owner of makeup retail outlet Concept) forming their own teams to plan how
models will look. FASHFEST doesn’t believe
in simple, boring pony tails. Instead, hair and
makeup are designed in their own right to
add to the experience.
Technical Director of Sound and Lighting,
Darren Russel from Elite Sound and
Lighting, transforms FASHFEST into an
event worth remembering. As an expert
audio-visual production and installation
supplier, Darren amasses a team of
technicians each year and wheels into the
venue tonnes of state-of-the-art sound and
lighting equipment. This year, he is also
responsible for designing how the new
venue — the National Convention Centre
— will look, managing the installation of
tiered seating, and building the catwalk and
other infrastructure. It’s no mean feat.
Wayne’s team of hair artists in 2014 came
from 15 Canberra salons and students
from CIT. Karen’s team comprised 30 fully
qualified makeup artists and 40 students
from CIT and the Canberra Makeup Academy. Last year 40 hairdressers worked on
closing night alone to spray, curl, straighten
and tease.
Darren works closely with interior designers
Lisa Capezio and Kate Read from Capezio
Copeland, who have spent hours laying out
seating using 3D computer-aided design
drawings. They will work with Designcraft
to redesign the interior of the foyer and VIP
areas of the National Convention Centre,
including with stylish furniture.
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tunes. For organisers, FASHFEST is as much
about live music as it is live models. And so
the event has a dedicated Director of Music
who pulls together talented musicians who
bring the catwalk to life in their own special
way. In 2015, Ashley Feraude, a Canberrabased DJ and music producer who operates
under the alias Magnifik, is in charge of
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trum from the black dresses and grey suits
so common in Australia’s workplace. Designer Mariska Thynne, from Melbourne,
uses four prints in her 2015 collection.
It’s almost impossible to describe the full
range of FASHFEST fashion, except to
say it shines the spotlight on designers
who are each inspirational in their own
right. In 2015, the event will showcase
collections by several designers making
debut appearances.
The designers
Cultural diversity will be celebrated, with
garments alive with fabulous colour and
stunning prints. The Prodigal Daughter,
by Phoebe Mwanzam, tells the story of
this designer’s journey back to her roots.
Her beautiful silhouettes marry Africa’s
bold and colourful prints to Australia’s
tempered, muted landscape.
DESIGNERS ESTABLISHED
WITH FASHFEST
They’re some of the Capitals most wellknown local fashion designers and these days
are buried among bolts of fabric, thread,
scissors, needles and the other paraphernalia
needed to design their new collections —
collections that promise to be the ‘talk of the
town’ at FASHFEST 2015.
Who are they? Designers who have been
with FASHFEST since the inaugural event
— Rockstars and Royalty, Sovata, Karen
Lee, Corr Blimey and Perpetually Five.
In many ways you couldn’t get more diverse
aesthetics, but these designers all have something in common … a belief in producing
fashion that is anything but mass produced.
Fashion that speaks for itself. Fashion that allows the wearer to connect to their own personality in a way not possible with labels that
crank out thousands of same-same garments.
‘Cherries in the Snow’ is the name of Vicky
Kidd-Gallichan’s collection. True to form,
Rockstars and Royalty will launch big
princess gowns, edgy and alternative gowns,
and cocktail dresses. Cherries in the Snow is
a shade of lipstick Revlon has been making
since the 1950s, which Vicky wears and
adores. "The collection is about the name,
colour and 50s influence," she says.
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Sovata’s Jade Sargent is ‘Taking control’ with
her 2015 FASHFEST collection — control
of her life to further her fashion career. Jade
combines easy-to-wear, highly noticeable garments and millinery. This year’s
runway line-up will pop with bright colours
including high-vis oranges, fluro greens and
vibrant purples.
Karen Lee is back with garments transcending age, body shape and culture. ‘A journey’,
the name of Karen’s 2015 collection, is inspired by the recent chapter of her life. This
designer is now the sole owner of Assemblage
Project and has recently moved to a larger
retail space in Braddon. "The collection is
about changes — in business, venues and
more," says Karen. "It contrasts old and new,
symbolised through black and white. Look
for lots of textures and new fabrics."
Top from left:
Assemblage Project.
The Professor’s
Daughter. Bottom
from left: Ziyah.
MirandaSakhino.
The Label.
Celebrating a fusion of African and
Western fashion is mirandaSAKHINO.
For Miranda, fashion is a way of balancing worlds through style. Cultures never
need to negotiate their presence with
mirandaSAKHINO designs. They mix
comfortably and equally.
Vibrant colours are a strong feature of
Neda Alemohammad’s garments, produced under the label Hanna Apparel
Design. Neda’s aesthetic is influenced by
the delicate and gentle side of the Middle
East and each piece blends exotic Persian
motifs with Western design.
The Professor’s Daughter creates corporate, yet colourful and creative pieces
that sit at the opposite end of the spec-
The ever-so-playful Mitch Thompson, of
Perpetually Five, is collaborating with Clare
Read on ‘The Haunted Mask’, a collection
inspired by children’s nightmares. Can they
get away with such an idea? Well Mitch
pushed boundaries in 2014 with his Googly
Eye line of clothing so we bet he can.
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boho bird, from Cooma, is a collection of
ethereal and whimsical pieces that are as
beautiful as they are practical. Freedom
and fashion meet through this label’s innovative design.
This year, each of FASHFEST’s four nights
will feature a show-stopping graduate segment, providing the creative fashion talent
emerging from the Canberra Institute of
Technology with industry experience.
Erin Spain, of Ziyah, is an emerging
designer to keep an eye on with her stunning and exotic luxury swim and resort
wear. Intricate details make each piece
a standout.
The Label, by Emma O’Rourke, blends
hard and soft, light and dark, with strong
silhouettes, innovative prints and a clash
of drape and form. Emma designs her own
prints and uses digital printing technology,
traditional fabrics and techno-materials
like scuba knits.
The graduate line-up also includes
MAAK, mixing street wear and sportswear, travel wear by Mimetic, tea-party
fashion by Little Jane Lane, and Illusory
Cog designs inspired by Salvador Dali and
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Corr Blimey’s Propaganda collection is a
‘call to arms’ for good design, says designer
Louisa de Smet. Fabrics include felt, a fabric
not traditionally used in apparel. Louisa is
intrigued by felt for its unique density and
ability to maintain the structural elements
Corr Blimey has built its reputation on.
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FASH–
FEST
Setting the scene
FASHFEST’S VISION
HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO
TAKE GUESTS TO PLACES
THEY WOULD NOT
ORDINARILY GO...
Photographer Martin Ollman
MATCHING MODELS AND DESIGNERS
It’s like a giant jigsaw puzzle. You know, the
type that has 2,000 pieces with each one
needing to fit neatly into the next to form the
big picture.
Sorting out designer requirements with
selected models for FASHFEST takes hours
and it’s serious business. This year, three
team members worked together an entire
weekend and then again five hours on a week
night to get the job done.
With more than 30 designers, each with their
own aesthetic, around 85 models, each with
their own look, and four nights of fabulous
fashion, each with its own theme, piecing the
puzzle together takes serious concentration,
energy, patience and talent.
Managing this part of the ‘FASHFEST
process’ is co-founder Andrea Hutchinson,
who is also the Model Director for HAUS
Models and a former model herself, Producer
Steve Wright and Associate Producer Nick
Ellis, both of whom have years of experience
running fashion events in Canberra.
Designers have to specify a ‘model wish list’
in their application for FASHFEST. The
team then takes that wish list as well as the final list of models who get through the model
casting and get stuck into it.
"It can be tricky and takes hours," says
Andrea. "We can’t always get a perfect
match but we sure try hard because this
THE VENUE
is important to how designers bring their
garments to life on the catwalk…through
the look of the model, their height and even
their personality."
Take fashion designer Karen Lee, who owns
Assemblage Project in Braddon. The Karen
Lee label looks best on models averaging size
12 who are more mature in look. Contrast
that with the more androgynous, athletic
look designer Charne Esterhuizen from
MAAK strives for — tall, toned, fit looking.
Or the clean-cut, refined gentleman style Pip
Morgan from Braddon Tailors favours or the
African or Asian look required by Phoebe
Mwanza from The Prodigal Daughter. Get
the picture?
"There is so much to consider," says Andrea.
"Colour of hair, skin tone, body shape, and
even the model’s age and style of walking.
We have spreadsheets and work it from
there, checking and double checking and
triple checking."
Steve says another complexity is deciding
which designers appear on which of the four
nights, and in what order. "The designer’s
aesthetic and the theme of the night have to
marry up ALSO," says Steve. "This year our
themes are the activist, inventor, cartographer and engineer. While we can’t give anything away, we place designers so they help
FASHFEST translate these themes. Most
fashion shows don’t bother with this level of
complexity, but we have always pushed to be
an experience more than a parade."
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In many ways it all starts with a space. A
space that is just a beginning. A space that
needs to be worked over and transformed
into an experience.
Makeup Director, Karen
Mathias (Photo by
Marissa McDowell)
FASHFEST’s vision has always been to take
guests to places they would not ordinarily
go and show them what they would not
ordinarily see. It promises excitement and
delivers. As the largest fashion event on the
capital’s social calendar, therefore, the venue
is all important to FASHFEST.
"For the first two years, we literally worked
with an empty shell, at 3 Molonglo Drive
in Brindabella Business Park," says Clint
Hutchinson, co-founder of the event. "Canberra Airport was an amazing partner and
gave us a raw, unfinished industrial space
with a massive atrium, and stunning architectural elements. It worked fabulously well.
Sadly, we’ve outgrown the space already and
so the search began for the next venue."
FASHFEST is getting bigger every year. The
venue for 2015 is the National Convention
Centre, with its central location. One of
its biggest offerings, given that the red-carpet event takes place in the chilly autumn
months of the capital, is that the space is
heated. So now is the time to start thinking of
what to wear. Heat provides guests with the
opportunity to throw off their winter coats
and really glam up for FASHFEST 2015.
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"The show will be held in the Exhibition
Hall, which is a 2,000 square-metre space,"
says Stephen Wood, Manager, National
Convention Centre. "It’s a perfect fit since
one of our goals in 2015 is to enhance our
support of, and partnerships with, the Canberra community. This includes the creative
community which is growing by leaps and
bounds in the ACT these days."
This year, a tiered seating system is coming
to town. It’s a professional system used for
massive events held across Australia and will
arrive in several truckloads and take two days
to install.
"There’s also a purpose-built stage for the live
musicians and this year the catwalk is bigger,
longer and more like a tarmac," says Clint.
Also on board to make FASHFEST a memorable event, is Rojo Vinyl Customs that
will produce the popular media wall, banners and signage. Designcraft will work with
Capezio Copeland to transform the foyer of
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Birds
of
Paradise
Lose yourself in resort-style prints, sweeping
hemlines and exotic accessories. Wings optional.
In this tropical paradise, anything flies.
Stylist Hayley O’Neill Photographer Tina Nikolovski
Wings, POA, by Bronwen
Stead; top, $85, by Ziyah;
skirt, $120, by All Eyes
On Us; shoes, $199.95, by
Wittner; cuff (Right), $150
by Samantha Wills at Soho
Dezigns; cuff (Left), $9.95,
earrings, $5.95, ring (Left),
$14.95, and ring (Right),
$9.95, all by 'Colette' by
Colette Hayman.
This page: Dress, $75.00,
at Designer Op Shop;
shoes, $199.95, by Wittner;
earrings, $5.95, cuff, $9.95,
large ring, $9.95, and
stacked rings (Set), $9.95,
all by 'Colette' by Colette
Hayman. Opposite: Dress,
$659, and necklace (used as
belt), $219, both by Megan
Park at Pink Inc; sunglasses,
$399, by Karen Walker at
Pink Inc; bangle, $159, by
Sylvie Markovia at Pink
Inc; necklace, Pink Inc. See
stockist for details.
Dress, $199.99, by
Pasduchas at Soho
Dezigns; earrings,
$175.00, by Samantha
Hill at Soho Dezigns.
Top, $89.95, and
skirt, $109.95, both
by Ruby Sees All at
Soho Dezigns; Cuff,
$150, and large ring
(Right), $79, both by
Samantha Wills at Soho
Dezigns; earrings, $7.95,
bracelets (Set), $12.95,
large ring (Left), $9.95,
and stacked rings (Set),
$9.95, all by 'Colette' by
Colette Hayman.
Dress, $55, at Designer
Op Shop; shoes, $142.46,
by Wittner; cuff, $150
by Samantha Wills at
Soho Dezigns; earrings,
$5.95, bracelets, $12.95,
larger rings (set), $9.95,
and stacked rings (set),
$9.95, all by 'Colette' by
Colette Hayman.
Special thanks to
Australian National
Botanic Gardens,
Canberra for location.
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Behind the scenes
WANT TO GET
THE LOOK?
here are three ways to
add a summer splash to
your autumn wardrobe.
HAIR
By Angela Pavlovic,
KOSA Studio
1. Use a light-weight volumising
shampoo and conditioner
when washing your hair.
2.For lift from the crown, apply
a volume-boosting product
directly to the roots. Try
rollers for extra volume.
3.For fine hair, try human clip-in
hair extensions to create
length and thickness.
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Concept Amanda Whitley
Stylist Hayley O’Neill
Photographer Tina Nikolovski
Model Ashleigh Rumble
Makeup Jolina O'Hair
Wings Bronwen Stead
Hair Angela Pavlovic
Manicure Jessica Peris Beautique
Art Direction Javier Steel
Co-ordination Amanda Whitley
Hayley O'Neill, Belinda Neame
& Jessica Schumann
Assistants Alice Fairweather,
Keeley Bloomfield and Ross Busse.
TRANS-SEASONAL TROPICS:
HOW TO WEAR THEM THIS AUTUMN
GET THE LOOK: SMOKY EYES
By Hayley O’Neill, Fashion Stylist
For the dark, black smoky eye…
Apply a neutral colour as a base.
Add a dark brown followed by
black over the top. This creates
hold and colour intensity.
Even the most staunch city dwellers can appreciate
a lush fauna print. But now that summer has passed
it doesn’t mean that they need to be left behind
too. Here are a few ways to achieve the tropical look
this autumn.
ALL ABOUT THE PRINT
MAXIMISE IT
Add fauna-inspired
prints to your
wardrobe, showcasing
exotic plants.
Maxi dresses are
feminine and create the
perfect base to layer
up. Pair it with winter
boots and a cardigan
this autumn.
BE BOLD
Stand out in bold block
colours with refreshing
and bright tones like
tan brown, lemon
yellow, pumpkin orange
and tropical greens.
STAND OUT
Explore Canberra’s
unique fashion
boutiques for those
one-off pieces that
will really make your
tropical outfit shine.
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By Jolina O’Hair
When applying colour…
Place the tip of the brush hair
against your lashline to ensure the
colour is heaviest at the lashline
and easier to blend across your
eyelid. Always, always curl your
lashes… it opens your eyes.
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Just down Corin Road, in a secluded valley
surrounded by tall forests, and belonging
to the Tidbinbilla Mountain Ranges is the
beautiful Corin Forest Mountain Resort.
There’s a lodge, a café, toilet facilities, picnic
tables around the pond, and you can also
ride the fabulously fun Alpine Slide, which
winds over one kilometre through mountain
ash forest.
8. CORIN DAM
Just up the road is the Corin Dam, the third
dam on the Cotter River. It doesn’t have the
extensive recreation facilities that the Cotter
Dam Reserve has, but it’s still well worth a
visit. There are toilets here, short walking
trails, and a picnic area. Swimming and
fishing are not permitted.
WITH NATURE RESERVES, GREEN CORRIDORS, LAKES, RIVERS, BUSHLAND, PARKS, HILLS,
MOUNTAINS, AND ABOUT 40 PER CENT OF THE ACT TAKEN UP BY NAMADGI NATIONAL PARK, THERE
ARE PLENTY OF GREAT PLACES TO ENJOY A PICNIC. HERE ARE 10 OF OUR FAVOURITES SPOTS.
Writer Belladonna Took
LIFE
1. TIDBINBILLA NATURE RESERVE
2. COTTER DAM RESERVE
THE
GREAT
OUTDOORS
Further past Point Hut Crossing, on the
fringe of Namadgi National Park, is the wonderful Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, a place
rich in Aboriginal history and an important
native habitat for animals, birds and reptiles.
Cotter Dam reserve has long been a popular
spot for picnics — and for good reason.
There are short walking tracks to the
Cotter Dam and along the river, including
the Cotter Discovery Trail; picnic tables,
BBQ facilities, a children’s playground,
disabled access, a new footbridge, and toilets.
Swimming is allowed, but pets are strictly
forbidden. You can also camp at the Cotter
campground which is only a short drive away
from the Reserve.
Visit the Tidbinbilla Sanctuary and take a
walk along the wheelchair accessible pathway
that meanders through a large wetlands
ecosystem surrounded by bushland; or enjoy
the many other walking trails throughout
the Reserve.
There are plenty of picnic spots dotted
throughout the Reserve: wood-fired and
electric BBQs, toilet facilities, a Visitors’
Centre, cafe, ranger guided activities, a fantastic Nature Discovery Playground for the
kids, and all-terrain wheelchair ‘trailriders’
are available free of charge for visitors with
physical disabilities.
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3. CASUARINA SANDS
Around the corner from the Cotter Dam
Reserve is Casuarina Sands. A very popular
swimming spot in summer, it also has picnic
tables, BBQs, shaded areas, short walks,
ample parking, and disabled access. Pets,
however, are not allowed.
4. URIARRA CROSSING
9. WOODS RESERVE
Uriarra Crossing is another great spot for
swimming and paddling. There are wood
BBQs, picnic tables, ample parking, shaded
areas, and dogs are allowed to swim in the
Murrumbidgee here. Uriarra Crossing is just
off Uriarra Road, past Mount Stromlo.
A lovely spot off Corin Road and on the
banks of Gibraltar Creek is the popular
Woods Reserve Recreation Area. There’s a
picnic shelter and picnic tables, gas BBQs,
wood fire pits, toilets and hot showers. The
Reserve is available for overnight camping
on a first come first served basis and pet s
are allowed.
5. MOUNT STROMLO OBSERVATORY SITE
The Mount Stromlo Observatory site was
destroyed in the 2003 bushfires, but it has
now been redeveloped into an important
research and engineering facility. And it’s a
great spot for a picnic too! You can take in
spectacular views of the Brindabella Ranges,
there are picnic tables, shaded areas and
plenty of parking.
6. POINT HUT CROSSING
Further down south on the edge of Tuggeranong, is the lovely Point Hut Crossing
Reserve, part of the Murrumbidgee River
corridor. There are picnic tables, a shaded
area, toilets, walking trails to Pine Island and
Kambah Pools, and you can have a dip in
the river or try your luck at fishing.
10. GIBRALTAR FALLS
Located just upstream from Woods
Reserve, is Gibraltar Falls. A walking
track from the carpark provides access
to a lookout to view the Falls which drop
down to about 50 metres. Near the carpark
there is also a picnic shelter, gas BBQ,
and toilets. n
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FIT AND FABULOUS:
FIVE ACTIVITIES TO TRY IN 2015
Writer Ashleigh Went
SICK OF THE 'SAME OLD' WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR
FITNESS ROUTINE? SHAKE IT UP WITH THESE FIVE
OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY FITNESS ACTIVITIES.
XTEND BARRE
BIKRAM YOGA
This fitness trend has well and truly taken off
— and for good reason. Set to dance beats,
this vigorous and fun workout combines
isometric exercises at the ballet barre with
lengthening stretches, and cardio exercises
with traditional Pilates principles combined
with lightweight training. The focus is on
‘shaping’ muscles by first increasing muscle
strength and then lengthening the muscles
by stretching. The end result? A long and
lean physique with unwanted bulk, better
posture, strength and flexibility.
A class that’s sure to get you sweaty
with 90-minutes of yoga in a studio set
to 40 degrees and 40 per cent humidity —
it’s very hot. Practicing in heat is beneficial
and causes your body to increase oxygen
supply to your muscles, increases flexibility,
has a detoxing effect on the body, and is a
great cardiovascular workout. It also teaches
mindfulness, patience and perseverance
and is as much a mental challenge as a
physical one.
THE ESSENTIALS
Where: Level 2, 27 Eyre St, Kingston
Where: 1st floor, 35-37 London
Circuit, Canberra
bikramyogakingston.com.au
xtendbarrecanberra.com.au
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THE ESSENTIALS
Functional Fit is an exciting new way to
train your whole body and get the results
you want — fast! It’s small group training
with a difference. Functional Fit sessions
are done in groups of up to 10 women and
use the principles of high intensity interval
training and functional movement patterns
to improve cardio fitness, strength, joint
mobility and stability. It’s fun, motivating,
dynamic and safe — each session is taken by
a qualified Personal Trainer who changes the
workout weekly to ensure you’re constantly
challenged and continue to see results.
where do you want to go?
FUNCTIONAL FIT
Find out how we can work together. Say #hello
[email protected]
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THE ESSENTIALS
Where: 131 City Walk,
Canberra City
fernwoodfitness.com.au/clubs/act/
canberra-city
WOMEN’S BOXING CLASSES
THE CLASSES ARE HELD
IN A SPECIAL STUDIO
WITH INDIVIDUAL
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FIT AND
FABULOUS
Stockade Training Centre in Dickson
offers female-only self defense and boxing classes taught by former Australian
Flyweight Champion and former Oceana
Bantamweight champion Bianca Elmir.
Despite her impressive titles, Bianca is a
gentle and supportive instructor who will
guide you through the basics of boxing right
through to challenging, fast paced drills.
Classes have a strong focus on fitness, are
suitable for all fitness levels and taught in
a semi-private area, away from prying eyes.
A fantastic self-confidence booster you’ll
feel empowered and strong.
THE ESSENTIALS
SKYFIT AT SKYZONE
With a range of 30-minute classes available
including Cardio, Cardio lite, Tightbum,
Suspend, Core fit and Cross jump there’s
something for everyone on offer. The classes
are held in a special studio with individual
trampolines and in addition to jumping
there’s resistance work using your bodyweight and TRX suspension cables.
Classes are short, intense and lots of fun!
Where: Stockade Training Centre,
3 Rosevear Place, Dickson
stockadetraining.com.au
THE ESSENTIALS
Where: SkyZone, Westfield Belconnen,
Benjamin Way
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IT'S AN INVITING STRUCTURE OF CONTRASTING TEXTURES AND
FINISHES, EASING EFFORTLESSLY INTO ITS NATURAL SETTING.
WE GO INSIDE THE HOME OF ADAM HOBILL AND TINA MIZGALSKI.
Writer and Photographer Rachel Marsh
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He's one of Canberra's leading building
designers, so it's no surprise that the home
Adam Hobill shares with his wife, Tina
Mizgalski, and their three children is something special.
From the moment I pulled up into the drive
way, I was impressed. The external facade
of the home has a combination of weathered timber and muted bricks, allowing the
colour palette to tie in perfectly with the
surroundings, as if it was always a part of the
landscape. Tucked away down the walkway is
a grass green front door, which I found out a
little later is Tina’s favourite colour.
As you would expect in an architecturally
designed home, the internal finishes and
detailing are superb. There is a strong sense
of texture, which is made evident through
clever use of natural materials. From the
concrete floors to the timber accents, the
home feels warm and inviting. Tina has also
brought that grass green into the kitchen and
on the internal staircase, creating a visual
link to the exterior.
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Sitting down with Adam and Tina, I got to
hear a little more about the journey from
concept to completion of their dream home.
Adam and Tina both knew that they
wanted to create something that would
continue to grow with them as their family
grew. At the time their young family was
expanding, so they wanted to make sure
that the home would be functional as well as
aesthetically pleasing.
By combining strong architectural details,
and a clever layout, they have created a functional home that has a relaxed feel. At times I
felt like I was on holidays, as it had an almost
luxurious resort feel about it.
THERE IS A STRONG SENSE
OF TEXTURE, WHICH IS MADE
EVIDENT THROUGH CLEVER USE
OF NATURAL MATERIALS
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THE
GREEN
DOOR
The family room, which flows off the kitchen, works as the hub of the home, where
everyone congregates after a long day.
The glass corner window allows light to
flood the space all year around. Two retro
chairs that sit in front of the window used
to belong to Adam’s grandfather, and add
much to the space.
One of the details that really impressed
me was the sliding panel that sits alongside
the fireplace in the family room. The large
panel was a piece both Adam and Tina
collaborated on. Tina has always disliked
how the television can be a main focus
in a living space, and wanted to create
something that would allow her to close it
off from view, when not in use. This smart
piece of joinery slides over the bookcase
to view the television, and slides back the
other way to conceal it.
The timber used on the sliding panel is
then repeated on the ceiling in the family
room. The clever recess helps tie the two
elements together, making the space feel
well formed.
Another interesting detail is the plastered
panel on the ceiling that links from the fireplace over to the kitchen island. This links
the two spaces effortlessly, and doubles as a
striking feature in the open plan space.
Adam and Tina’s entire house has been
designed with purpose, with a focus on
functionality and detail, and this is apparent everywhere you look.
Adam has a passion for architecture and
understands that building your own home
can be a bit hard if you don’t understand
the process. It is for this reason that he has
written his own book, entitled ‘Nail It’,
outlining some of the do’s and don’ts of
the building process. Have a read if you’re
looking at building or even just interested
in learning a little more about how to
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There are times when you just need a big
bowl of goodness to satisfy your appetite and
then there are the moments where you just
need to go all out. Our resident nutritionist
Kate Freeman and foodie Michelle Brotohusodo have put the spotlight on Canberra’s
healthiest, heartiest and most indulgent places to eat. Here are 10 of their favourites.
LOCAL PRESS
With a laid-back vibe Local Press is perfect
for those who enjoy working in the sun with
a balanced brunch and cappuccino. The
unique and healthy menu serves up deliciously different whole foods that are healthy
and not at all carb or grain phobic. Order
the Green Pea Pancake with poached eggs,
feta and other deliciousness — it’s definitely
a favourite! Where: 129 Trevellian Quay,
Kingston. Open Mon-Fri 7.30am to 3.30pm;
Sat and Sun 8am to 4pm.
EIGHTY/TWENTY FOOD
Eighty/Twenty is a healthy little gem set
amongst the pubs and cafes of Braddon,
offering the option of wholesome nutrient
rich meals and snacks. If you live, work or
stay in the area, you’ve no excuse to not eat
well 80 per cent of the time, which is the
eatery’s underlying philosophy. We’re crushing on the Poached Eggs with Eggplant and
Dukkah enjoyed in the morning sunshine.
Yummy! Where: 1/18 Lonsdale Street,
Braddon. Open Mon-Sat 6am to 4pm;
Sun 7am to 4pm.
MY RAINBOW DREAMS
This place could easily convert any meat lover into a vegetarian — fresh salads brimming
with wholegrains, legumes and vegetables,
and full of delicious flavours including pesto,
hummus and roast capsicum…Drool! A takeaway café that’s filling yet serves primarily
vegetables is a rare thing indeed, but you’ll
find it at My Rainbow Dreams in Dickson.
You can’t go past the grilled haloumi burger.
Yes, haloumi — the only food that deserves its own food group! Where: Shop G1
Dickson Chambers, Dickson Place Dickson.
Open: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 8.30am to
5.30pm; Wed, Sat-Sun 8.30am to 4pm.
HEALTHY, HEARTY OR INDULGENT? WHATEVER
YOUR TASTE, WE'VE GOT A PLACE FOR YOU…
Writers Kate Freeman (Nutritionist) and Michelle Brotohusodo (Foodie)
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THE GOOD
THE BAD
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QUIZINE
CHEZ FREDERIC
FRUGII
With meals that contribute significantly to
your overall daily diet quality, this healthy
café in Phillip is perfect for lunch and offers a
great source of vegetables, high fibre sources
of carbohydrates and unprocessed meats that
are quite simply fresh and delicious. Their
signature dish — the Fit Meal — lets you
create your favourite combination choosing
from a wide variety of wholesome foods.
Chicken, tabbouleh and avocado always
goes down a treat. Where: 17 Botany Street,
Phillip. Open: Mon-Fri 7am to 4.30pm; Sat
7am to 2.30pm.
With excellent food, generous serving sizes,
friendly service and daily menu surprises,
Chez Frederic is an ‘all occasion’ place
perfect for a quick dinner after a workout
or a birthday celebration with friends. The
Duck Ravioli with Pink Sauce and the
Chocolate Mousse are definite favourites
while the Pulled Beef Cheek with Potato and
Rosemary Purée, Smashed Roast Garlic, and
Maccheroni special is one you’ll be dreaming
about for many weeks to follow. Where: 4/14
Lonsdale Street, Braddon. Open: Mon-Sat
12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm.
You can’t help but feel happy when you step
inside Frugii Dessert Laboratory. Whether it’s because of the unusual flavoured
icecream, the delectable desserts or just the
atmosphere, Frugii is fun. Order up one of
Michelle’s favourites when you’re next in the
neighbourhood — Pavlova Icecream; the
Lemon, Lime and Bitters Choux Pastry; or
the Hazelnut, Passionfruit, and Chocolate
Verrine. Where: 30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon. Open: Wed-Sun 12pm to 11pm.
SPUD BAR
KOKO BLACK
Processing and deep-frying in cheap oils has
given the poor potato a bad name over the
years. An eatery that keeps potatoes whole
and serves them in all their glory with lots
of other fresh whole foods is always going
to be a winner in our books. The Spud Bar
has taken the ‘loaded’ potato to a whole new
level. Order yourself a healthy and satisfying
meal that’s rich in vegetables and lots of flavor. The Pulled Pork Spud is pretty amazing
and will definitely keep away those afternoon
munchies. Where: 70/84 Bunda Street, Canberra City. Open: Mon-Wed 11am to 7pm;
Thurs-Sat 11am to 10pm.
If you’re a chocoholic who always has trouble
deciding what to order then Koko Black is
the perfect solution to curb that sweet tooth.
With its seasonal dessert degustations, Belgian spoils and Winter Evenings of Chocolate, this place is a sugary haven. Where: The
Canberra Centre, Bunda Street Canberra
City. Open: Mon-Thurs 10am to 10pm; FriSat 10am to 10pm; Sun 10am to 6pm.
Perfect for special celebrations with impeccable service, Sage is where you go when you
feel like treating yourself…just because. The
dishes are creatively designed, full of flavour
and dare we say it, without fault. While most
fine-dining menus are paired to exquisite
local wines, Sage offers those who don’t
drink a soft drink pairing option with their
Chef’s Pick menu, which is just as creative
and delicious as the food itself. Where:
Gorman House Arts Centre, Eloura Street,
Braddon. Open: Tues-Sat 12pm to 2.30pm
and 5.30pm to 10pm.
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SAGE
ZAR CAFÉ
Eating at Zar Café is always a treat — the
food is fresh and flavoursome, and it’s
always nice to see Chef Sam’s smiling face.
The bread is incredible (they make it from
scratch), and for those who diss the chick pea
dip that is hummus; you’ve not yet tried Zar’s
(trust us, Michelle can eat a whole container
of it in two days). For the sweet tooth their
walnut baklava is a must. Where: Shop 7
Southland Shopping Center, Mawson. Open:
Mon-Sat 7am to 6pm. n
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