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11 Affordable, Emerging Painters You Should Know!

Art

by Sasha Gattermayr

‘Her psychologist would call this an escapist fantasy’ by Louise Tate. Photo – Matthew Stanton.

Left: ‘Garden of no time.’ by Louise Tate. Right: ‘They’re not sure what she was looking for.’ by Louise Tate. Photos – Matthew Stanton.

Left: ‘She wondered when her life had become such a vast accumulation.’ by Louise Tate. Right: ‘Too many choices.’ by Louise Tate. Photos – Matthew Stanton.

Louise Tate

Louise Tate’s dreamy oil paintings are self-referential, drawing on her own life experience to illustrate themes relating to care, women and the natural environment. Her canvases depict an imagined utopian world, where nature and the human body flourish symbiotically. There are obvious parallels to draw between her compositions and the sunshine-hued Impressionist paintings of Monet and Bonnard, but with a thread of magic woven through its realism. Disembodied hands edge into scenes, or a pair of singlet straps dance in mid-air by themselves, hinting that the paintings occupy a a playful, otherworldly realm.

‘I often feel as though I’m nourishing the land of my paintings with my hands, just like a gardener who tends to the soil,’ Louise says. In addition to her Impressionist influences, Louise’s stories and characters are inspired by figurative artists Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Toyin Ojih Odutola, as well as Zadie Smith’s fiction and Olivia Laing’s philosophy. Her detailed, intricate works would be in good company amongst these visionary thinkers!

Price point:

$800 – $5,000

Where to find it:

Louise’s new solo exhibition titled Flowerings will be exhibited at Jan Murphy Gallery in Brisbane from 16th March – 10th April.

Left: ‘Retro Picnic.’ by Bethany Saab. Right: ‘The Neighbour’s Shallots’ by Bethany Saab. Photos – Claire Williams.

Left: ‘Garlic and Plate from Benna’ by Bethany Saab. Right: ‘Shadows on the Round Table’ by Bethany Saab. Photos – Claire Williams.

Bethany Saab

Looking at her work, it’s hard to believe Bethany Saab only picked up a paint brush for the first time last year. With an established career in psychology, a floristry business and three kids, it’s fair to say that util now, she just didn’t have the time! But to dwell on her lack of formal art training belies Bethany’s obvious talent. The emerging artist is already represented bye and staged her first solo exhibition in January this year – a huge feat in the first twelve months of her practice.

Bethany paints mostly still-lifes using acrylic paints, translating scenes from her home to her canvas with tight, detailed precision. She positions everyday household objects against bold-high contrast backgrounds: the fold of a Kirsten Perry ceramic against a striped table cloth, or a tangerine segment placed on a checkered platter. She often includes the shadows and reflections of objects to create tension and convey mood. Her inspirations span centuries and hemispheres, from Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele to Margaret Olley and Arthur Streeton.

If this is what Bethany’s work looks like just a year into her practice, things are looking bright!

Price point:

$1200-1600

Where to find it:

Michael Reid galleries. Her next solo show is at Michael Reid Northern Beaches in October.

Photo – Tamas Keefer.

Amalia Keefer. Photo – Tamas Keefer.

Photo – Tamas Keefer.

Amalia Keefer

Abstract art can be alienating for some people, but Amalia Keefer makes it all seem so easy. Her big, bright canvases are a symphony of colour and movement, inspired by static moments in her day. She captures feeling and emotion with ease, using colour combinations to express the things words often fail to articulate.

After living in Melbourne for years, working in hospitality and studying textile design, Amalia moved home to Queensland at the beginning of the pandemic. Only then did she have the time, space and financial security to properly turn her attention to painting and focus on honing her style. And how it has flourished!

Price point:

$400 – $1,200

Where to find it:

DM her here on Instagram.

See our full profile on Amalia here.

Left: ‘Cockhead’ by Mia Boe. Right: ‘Locked Up, Lockdown’ by Mia Boe.

Left: ‘The New Normal’ by Mia Boe. Right: ‘Anonymous’ by Mia Boe.

Mia Boe

Mia Boe is a descendent of the Butchulla people from K’gari (Fraser Island) in Queensland. Her compositions are politically charged, often depicting Aboriginal bodies in jail or beside slogan-like text, literally spelling out a call for action on racial injustice.

Though frank about the bleak reality of Australian racism, her paintings are colourful and surreal, depicting scenes without a recognisable time or place. Black bodies populate these landscapes, with long fingers, swollen faces or distended bellies. They are drovers, police, bushrangers and prisoners, constantly locked in states of survival.

‘All I know is that these strange swellings and stretchings have formed part of my response to the events of 2020, from the bushfires to the movement for black lives to the global pandemic,’ Mia says. She is inspired by iconic artist and Western Arrernte man Albert Namatjira and the ‘gaunt stockman’ typical of Robert Drysdale’s work. She is about to embark on a Masters of Contemporary Art – so watch this space!

Price point:

$1000-$2000 for smaller works, $3000-$6000 for larger works.

Where to find it:

Sunday Salon or on her Instagram here.

Left: ‘A Leg Up’ by Georgia Spain. Right: ‘Fruit Pickers’ by Georgia Spain. Photos – Jennifer Leahy.

Left: ‘Reaching out’ by Georgia Spain. Right: ‘Great Outdoors’ by Georgia Spain. Photos – Jennifer Leahy.

Georgia Spain

Georgia Spain thinks her style is always changing but describes her textured, energetic compositions as ‘loose, intuitive mark-making’. Though obviously figurative, her style is almost impressionistic – devoid of hard lines and structured, demarcated bodies. Colours bleed into one another and the boundaries of each figure are only approximate, allowing the people in her paintings to fuse into each other and their surroundings.

The result is hazy but intoxicating. Shapes spill forth easily from her arrangements, like a flower blooming in fast-motion or metallic oily swirls moving across the surface of a puddle.

Based in Tasmania, Georgia is currently displaying work in an online exhibition at Egg & Dart called Both Ways Is The Only Way I Want It and preparing for a show through artist-run gallery Good Grief from march 12th – April 1st.

Price point:

Varies depending on size

Where to find it:

Currently online at Egg & Dart

Left: Dusk Range. Photo – Jacqui Turk. Right: Painting in Ruby Gap.

Left: River Red, Study – Dusk. Photo – Jacqui Turk.

Amber Rendezvous (triptych). Photo – Penny Clay.

Emily Imeson

Emily Imeson’s soaring red landscapes are at once vast and intimate, beckoning the viewer closer and offering moments they might have missed. A recent recipient of the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship, Emily’s paintings of the intense Australian wilderness are dynamic, combining deep ochres with burnt orange and pops of pink and blue.

Before travel restrictions were in place, Emily worked on the road, using the side of her four wheel drive as an easel and even hanging rolls of painted canvas from tree branches. This nomadic way of life gives Emily’s paintings a sense of momentum, with movement often crystallised in a single gliding bird or an ambling car which appears diminutive against a glittering inky sky.

With an appearance at Sydney Contemporary this year, a solo show at Edwina Corlette in August, and a collaboration with social enterprise Two Good Foundation on the artwork for their second cookbook to be released in October, Emily is well on the way to moving into the ‘established artist’ category!

Price point:

$1,200 – $9,000

Where to find it:

At Saint Cloche and online at Art Annex

Read our feature on Emily here.

‘Polka Face’. Photo – Sunday Salon.

‘Hot Breakfast in Avalon’. Photo – Sunday Salon.

‘VB in Palm Cove’. Photo – Sunday Salon.

Photo – Ben Hosking,

Wes Waddell

Wes Waddell paints abstract artworks largely inspired by elements of Australian culture. Drawing on influences like Ken Done and Euan Heng, his ‘landscapes’ are snapshots of mundane Australian life: cracking a Victoria Bitters on the beach in Palm Cove, or having sunnyside-up eggs on toast for breakfast in Avalon.

Wes will be part of a group show at Brickworks Gallery Castlemaine in March.

Price point:

Varies depending on size.

Where to find it:

Sunday Salon or reach out on Wes’ Instagram here!

Left: ‘Lamia’s Super Deli’ by Luciana Smith. Right: A new painting soon to be on display at Saint Cloche. Photos – Claudia Lowe for Saint Cloche.

‘Cat Daddy’s Intuitive Wisdom’ by Luciana Smith. Photo – Claudia Lowe for Saint Cloche.

Left: ‘Grazie Milione’ by Luciana Smith. Right: ‘Concrete Lawn’ by Luciana Smith. Photos – Claudia Lowe for Saint Cloche.

Luciana Smith

Since she can remember, Luciana Smith has always been drawn to art-making, but it wasn’t until she discovered the vivid works of Sidney Nolan and Jean-Michel Basquiat in high school that she thought painting could be her medium. The surreal settings she creates now contain echoes of these original influences, searching for ways to express the absurdity and contradictions of everyday life through colour and scene.

‘I’m interested in lived-in spaces, objects, antiques, the absurd, the human, the unseen, the overheard,’ the artist says, outlining the way she seeks out tension in fictional settings to examine the strangeness in our real world. ‘My style is a combination of what I’ve been collecting visually and mentally to create dream-like environments.’

Price point:

$600 – $3,500

Where to find it:

A solo show containing Luciana’s new work will be exhibited at Saint Cloche from April 19th.

Contact Luciana at her website here.

Left: ‘Your presence is like a warm hug’ by Ella Dunn. Photo – Ella Dunn. Right: ‘I see the ocean from the headland’ by Ella Dunn. Photo -Ruben Bull-Milne.

Left: ‘Fragile’ by Ella Dunn. Photo -Ruben Bull-Milne. Right: ‘A man and his dog’ by Ella Dunn. Photo – Jonathan Rands.

Ella Dunn

Ella Dunn grew up on a rural property on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, where she turned an old caravan into a darkroom and spent most of her teenage years honing her first artistic passion: photography. Though she discovered painting in her first year at art school, Ella’s experience with a camera proved to be invaluable training for her eventual return to the medium.

‘My paintings are often narrative based, gestural and figurative,’ she says. Now wielding a brush rather than a camera, the artist seeks to distill humorous or absurd moments in familiar everyday settings. Ella’s predilection for storytelling leads her to look outside her medium for inspiration, turning to artists like Bob Dylan and Helen Garner for new types of narrative.

Price Point:

From $500-$3000

Where to find it:

Sunday Salon

Left: ‘Black Velvet Nasturtiums II’ by Anh Nguyen. Right: ‘Primary Colours and Mirror’ by Anh Nguyen.

‘John in his studio II’ by Anh Nguyen.

‘Man and Son’ by Anh Nguyen.

Anh Nguyen

Anh Nguyen has been painting since childhood, slowly honing her style over years and years of practice. The absence of formal art training is perhaps what makes her work so distinct, learning about perspective and perception from studying the work of other ‘painters who engage with the everyday and the world around them, who look at the world with feeling and curiosity’ rather than theory.

Anh’s impressionistic style is rooted in drawing and sketches, a format which allows her to play with light and colour easily. Her paintings encompass anything from tabletop still-lifes to domestic scenery.

Anh has an exhibition at Michael Reid Studio Direct coming up and in a stroke of luck, pre-sales open today!

Price point:

$300 – $3,000

Where to find it:

On Anh’s website or via Instagram DM.

Alicia Bilyara Finlay Bennett is a Barkindji artist and doula based in Sydney.

Alicia Bilyara Finlay Bennett

Alicia Bilyara Finlay Bennett is a Barkindji artist and doula based in Sydney. With no formal art training, she paints intuitively, with a strong emphasis on storytelling.

Alicia paints with predominantly earth pigments and acrylic polymer on linen or plywood. With bold brushstrokes and sparse, monochromatic palettes, Alicia depicts stories of Country, landscape and Dreaming.

Price Point:

Varies depending on size.

Where to find it:

DM Alicia on Instagram here!

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australianservices1 · 4 years

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Crane Hire - What You Need to know!

Having the right type of crane for your job is imperative. One of the numerous crane hire Brisbane options available will be sure to suit your project, whether you need to lift boats in and out of a harbor or you are working on a new infrastructure project. Mobile crane hire Brisbane companies can provide you with information regards choosing the right equipment for your needs, but before making a phone call to one of these crane truck hire Brisbane businesses, here’s what you should consider:

What Kind of Job Are You On?

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Scissor Lifts

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Safety procedures

Crane operation is a complex and dangerous task and should only be performed by operators having the necessary skills and capabilities to complete the job safely. In Australia around 20 workers are killed each year in incidents involving cranes, and the average number of serious injury claims each year revolves around 240.

Managing crane-related risks correctly is a systematic process which consists of identifying hazards or what could go wrong, assessing risks, controlling risks through the most effective control measures that can be practiced in the given circumstances, and reviewing control measures to make sure they are working as planned. When deciding how to manage the risks of using a crane in the workplace, you must consult your workers and their health and safety representatives.

Why Hire?

Crane hire Brisbane solutions are common for most Australian projects, but why is it better to hire than to own your crane? Here are some good reasons to go for a crane truck hire Brisbane service instead of making a huge purchase:

Access to modern cranes with the latest features

Renewing your crane fleet constantly is impossible unless you are a huge company.

Wide selection of cranes to choose from

The complexity of construction and manufacturing processes nowadays require the use of different types of equipment, and you may not afford purchasing every single type of crane every time you need it.

No maintenance expenses

The rental company supports maintenance costs for its fleet, while customers just need to handle them with care and use professional operators. Inspection and service costs are also eliminated when you don’t own your cranes.

No long-term investment required

Why use your capital on purchasing expensive equipment that you may only use occasionally? You can hire instead and use your capital for other vital areas of your business

No equipment depreciation

No storage costs

A crane is a large piece of equipment that needs to be stored properly to stay in good condition. Aside from purchasing and maintaining a crane, you will also need to provide plenty of room for storage.

Lower staffing and training costs

A crane is not the place to get in and push buttons to see how it works. You will have to invest in operators and their training without cutting corners. On the other hand, calling on crane hire Brisbane services usually means you will also be provided with skilled and qualified operators that will complete projects safely and in an efficient manner.

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The success of your projects depends largely on your ability to locate the right type of equipment in time as most construction companies see a variety of jobs with a range of equipment requirements. But since a crane is a huge investment it is generally not feasible to buy more than one type of crane and this will also limit the types of jobs you can complete. Renting cranes is simply the most effective option enabling you to benefit from economies of scale and reduce costs associated with equipment.

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benzilla80 · 4 years

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Great Southern Endurance Run 2019

It’s 12:10 in the afternoon, 18th November 2017, I’m 31+ hours deep into Great Southern Endurance Run with over 11 hours still to go until I finish and a helpful aid station angle asks “Will you do this again?” and in front of my crew, I admit “no, I will never do this again. I came here to test myself and find my limit and I’ve done just that and there is no need to come back”

Well, like Dory the fish I have a short memory. After running just short of 43 hours with a bronze buckle finish in 2017 I thought I was happy. I thought I had given it everything, but as the weeks passed and the pain and misery of these events faded, I found myself wondering what I would do differently in an attempt at a silver buckle finish in 2019. That damn race and the damn nice people involved with it in every aspect had sat in the corner of my brain preparing me to sign back up in 2019 with a new plan. When regos opened, I admitted I had to go back and have another shot at a sub-40-hour finish.

2019 was different in the lead-up. Alicia and I decided to take the kids, a camper van and take more time away together to see old friends, try to take some stress out (ha!) I also had my brother coming down from Brisbane to help crew and pace the final two legs. It was the first ‘A Race’ that I didn’t have a fixed pre-written training program which I meticulously would stick to. I changed my nutrition and dropped just over 9 kilo’s which is a lot given my small size. I gave myself some flexibility but committed to just train like the race, loads of hiking and smash as much climbing into life as I could. The only structured training I did was ‘Peak Week” where I replicated an aid station leg a day. Eight legs, eight days and 181km with 11,500m of vert over the eight days, almost all done in 140m hill repeats on local mountain bike trails.

The race finally comes around, and after the heavy weather shake-up, we end up having an out and back course from Harrietville to Mt Speculation. Of all the possible combinations I didn’t consider this one, but it really was a stroke of genius, cutting about 64km of fire trails from the Bright leg had it started there. We had a race, and it promised to be tough as the original point to point having to complete the toughest section twice!

With the change in course we had to rise a little earlier to make the journey over to Harrietville, we also pick up Zoe another runner in need of a lift to the new start line and we gather in the early morning darkness, final preparations, photos and gasps as the RD Sean informs us it’s minus 6 degrees C at the top of the Bon Accord Spur just 14 or so km’s away.

Before I know it, we are counted in and we are moving away, a glowing snake of expensive high-quality headlamps following the edge of the Ovens River, and Hunter drops in beside me. We share the first couple of kilometers as I do a couple of practice ankle rolls for later and it seems in a blink, we have covered the first five kilometers and reach the bridge to start the climb proper. The snake stretches out and I lose contact with Hunter. The snake breaks into groups and there is a bit of chatter and we climb on some fantastic single trail, as the sky begins to lighten in the pre-dawn glow.

The groups are now just twos and threes and I put away my lamp and stick my BTF hat on, backward because I don’t want it blown off above the tree line and I chug my way up the long climb. As I turn onto the Razorback Ridge I notice we had climbed 1400m in 14km and I can see the most spectacular views. A quick stop here to throw on my hi-vis vest and I link up with Darren. As we descend the road leg, he casually informs me he just won the Adelaide 6 Day ultra, with 834km…. dang, am I at the right pace?! It felt good so I just rolled with it into Mt Saint Bernard (Aid 1 & 7) to the awaiting family. “007 in” oh did the vollies have some fun with that bib number. A few laughs and before I knew it, I was out the door on the next 16km leg to Selwyn Creek Rd aid station (Aid 2-6)

This leg starts off easy, four-wheel-drive track, considerably downhill with amazing ‘tree coral’ views before a left turns takes you off the easy stuff and onto the AAWT (Australian Alpine Walking Track) and our first section of ‘no trail’ A steep climb to one end of Mt Saint Bernard and I am joined by first-timer Andy and we enjoy a chat as we work the climb. I would end up sharing quite a bit of time with Andy as often our paces matched. We cross the ridge along the top of Bernard (smile for the photographer) and then descend steeply down an alpine grass-covered rocky slope before continuing almost straight up the first of The Twins, a rocky steep climb to a similar height that we are just on and has just as faint trail line to follow. A bit of experience, pink course marking tape and the GPX file on my watch really helps save time in sections like this.

Following the climb is a relatively easy-going grassy section, weaving through fallen trees following the rolling ridgeline to the second twin before descending the long less technical section. I found this easier going than 2017 as more trees had been cut, and the trail more defined with less weaving than the first race. Another solid ankle roll attempt saw Andy catch back up to me and we completed the country road section together into Selwyn Creek Rd aid station, where Rowan and Riley greeted me.

A short stop at Aid 2 saw me pick up supplies for the night, including my headphones (which I wore around my neck for 94km without using!) and off I marched straight up a pointless hill. Up the hard side of Mt Selwyn, a thick no trail climb where again, the watch and experience helped navigate this tree fallen scrub fight the section before passing over the summit, the point where the 50-mile runners would turn back when they started the following day.

Down the easy side of South Selwyn and I am slipping and tripping over the branches and long bark littering the single trail when Canadian Mike comes past, as he declares he took a wrong turn and was off course. Clearly, this poked the bear and he was trying to make up some time as I watched his red jacket pull away into the distance.

Off South Selwyn and Andy and I cross paths again, we chat some more during the 6 or so km leg to Riley’s hut along rolling fire trails. We pass another runner and his pacer but during a quick stop we are separated. I’m now stitching together solid running blocks along the easy-rolling trail sections as Andy catches up to Mike, I trail them both a couple hundred meters behind before again overtaken at speed as David Chiew makes the most of the runnable section, bombing past a number of runners into Riley’s Hut (Aid 3-5)

Dave has a quick stop; Andy seems slower and I leave Riley’s with Mike for the trudge back up the other side of the valley following East Riley Rd. The going is easy but would be foolish to run the 6km climb past Van Dammes to the turn off towards the Barry Mountains. Mike and I hike together. He tells me of his experience in ultras and it seems like he has some great races under his belt, but this is not your average ultra-picnic, this is GSER and after a few km’s shared we slowly part company as Mike decides to settle into a more sustainable pace.

After the long climb and passing Van Damme’s I made the left turn onto Selwyn Track, described as a four-wheel-drive woodcutters track. Two-wheel ruts but littered with low branches and fallen limbs. Easy to run on, but you need to be present of mind with changing lanes and avoiding obstacles. Soon after passing the Barry’s Saddle sign and turn off where the trail again takes a reduction in size I catch up to Dave and we share a few more rolling miles. Dave asks “Do you think we will make Mt Speculation by sunset?” to which I reply “I just want to get over The Viking by sunset” “but we still have four hours light” to which I genuinely reply with “I know, but this is a pretty serious section.”

As we got closer I asked Dave “Do you want the good news or the bad news?” to which there was a very long pause before “uummmmm” “well, the good news is we are nearly there, the bad news is that’s it ahead” and ahead of use looms the rock topped mountain face known as The Viking.

We begin the ascent, where it’s most steep at the bottom. Hands, feet, poles, slip, slide, grunt sweat, drink and stare deep down into wombat tunnels carved into the mountain by industrious creatures. Dave falls behind a little as I focus on just getting past the ladder before the light fails, these three kilometers took me ninety minutes and I wasn’t dawdling about. Cresting the false summit, I stopped to transfer some water from my back bladder to a front bottle and mix a Spring Electroride, grab a snack and a quick photo as Dave, Andy and Mike join me. We cross the peak and descend the ladder as a group of four before picking, slipping and sliding our way down the steep yet ‘easy’ side of the Viking and about two hours light left. Quicker than I thought.

Working together we pass the Viking Saddle, a glade popular with campers clocking 74km of the outbound leg. Morale seems high in the late afternoon and the four of us keep a steady pace playing tree Jenga as we pick our way towards Mt Despair, via the sloping side of The Razor. This leg is by far the heaviest with fallen trees, even though we could see some fresh cuts it was still slow going. A brief admin stop to put my watch on charge and go to the toilet saw Dave get ahead of the group, he seemed to be climbing slower than the other three, so he forged ahead of Andy, Mike and myself. The leg between tree Jenga and Mt Despair follows the side of The Razor and has some sections that could land a tired person in a bit of mischief should they slip, so I was glad to be part of a threesome for this section as 2017 I did it solo in the fading light and I had to be very cautious, which made it take even longer. Working together was give and take, they could keep the pace moving with safety and I could share information having done it before. It worked well but as we cleared that section and began the climb up Mt Despair, we passed Dave and slowly the group separated as we forged ahead along the scrubby overgrown single trail. Just as I hit the top of the climb I bumped headlong into Joseph on his return leg. The leader was smiling and flying! We ran together in 2017 for a while and was great to see him crushing it now. “Looking good mate” “nice headphones Ben” oh yeah…forgot! On I press alone, wading through the bush I heard behind me as the other guys cross paths with Joseph I find myself playing the game ‘when will I see second?’ (turns out it would be a while; Joseph really was killing it!)

The trail now clears as it descends Mt Despair and I know there is a long woodcutters type track climb coming so I let the pace go a little and enjoy coming off the mountain, feeling the pull of the turn around point. I set a mini-goal of making it before fully dark.

The final track is about 4 or 5km push, mostly clear but some muddy patches, some fallen trees to work around, all uphill. Second and third come by having completed the outbound leg and as a light drizzle falls, darkness sets in and no fourth returns. All race I had not considered a position at all, I push it away as it’s totally out of my control until late in the race but for the first time, I wonder just how far up the field I am? The rain and darkness get heavier I am determined to make it to the aid station before stopping again, it just takes time to stop and gear up or down, so I wanted to do it all at once. The last two or three hundred meters were almost proper dark and I could start to feel a chill through my damp T-shirt.

A super-fast stop to layer up and get my lamp on, “how many are up there” I ask, enquiring about the final out and back to cover the 1200m to bag the peak of Mt Speculation “four...no wait, there are five up there right now.” I leave the aid station to hit the turnaround doing soggy mathematics in my head and as if it was some kind of twisted confirmation I slide into a muddy flow of stomped in runoff water. My socks which had so lovingly stayed dry were no longer dry.

I count off the runners as they come back down, all in good spirits and polite. I hear a bunch of girls camping nearby cheering and laughing. Torches flashing all over the place “good job” giggle giggle. Full darkness, rain, wind and now cloud cover increasing. A runner reports “almost there buddy, just past the green flashing light.” I hit the peak of the mountain, the wind is roaring, and I can’t see a thing beyond the reflection of my headlamp in the cloud. In some form of vengeance, I turn my lamp off, surrounded in the darkness I pee “take that” I giggle to myself before descending back to the aid station for the return leg home. 15:46 to the turn, leaving 24:14 to silver buckle.

Mt Speculation aid station re-visited was now more chaotic. Space was limited as some runners heading back stopped and some runners coming up stopped. I just tried to get turned around as quickly as possible before the chill set in, I was confident I had a single-digit place and didn’t want to just throw that away sitting down in front of the gas heater. I got out and stopped down the trail to put on my rain pants to keep some heat in. While stopped Dave passes me by, but he seems distant, so I let him go ahead. Maybe he could count noses too. I pass Hunter as he is climbing the final section to the aid station, a brief as we go our ways.

Traffic is now heavier as runners are “nearly there” and we are doing a “good job” Empty platitudes now, but at the time they are in invaluable interaction. I pass Dave on the climb up Mt Despair and have two runners behind me working together to find the way through the overgrown section. Near the summit I wander off the trail and they catch me “which way are you going?” says an accented man. “I’m heading back,” “Oh, you nearly had it, the trail is just here” and I stomp my way to join them. They descend a little quicker than me, but I stay close enough and I make the effort to stay with them along the side of The Razor. The two guys in front were Gerber and Warren.

We stuck together across The Razor and the tree Jenga section, passing a mutual friend Scott along the way and my mate Raquel also from Perth but I didn’t see Steve and had hoped he had just slipped past me. Sadly, he had to withdraw earlier at Riley’s Hut. At the Viking Saddle Warren and I stopped to swap layers and Gerber pushed on solo. Warren and I were close but not together for most of the climb, still passing runners descending on their outbound leg, although now sparser. At the ladder, I stopped to put my gloves on, and Warren waited at the top before we tackled the long tricky descent together, past the wombat holes chatting and looking out for each other down to Barry’s Saddle. At the junction to Selwyn Track, we stopped to swap layers and he encouraged me not to wait and we slowly got separated. Near the end of this trail, I came across another runner, pacer, and medic making their way to Van Damme’s. The medic checking on me as I passed them, “A1 tip tops condition” I lied. The truth was the hard section had given my feet a bit of a beating. An earlier bang to the top of my right foot was aching and I could feel the pressure building inside my shoe as the foot swelling. I dare not mention it though, can’t give these things strength.

As the trail opens up more to gravel road I shuffled along on sections and after a toilet stop see Warren close up behind me. He says, “Glad those growling dogs were inside the tent” “What dogs?” “In the 4WD.” I had seen the car parked up and could hear someone snoring but missed any dogs. I check the time and wonder if one of us was starting to trip out after 22 hours on the go. Surely that’s too soon!

We roll down the valley into Riley’s Hut and Gerber is at a seat by the fire at 4:30 in the morning. I get myself turned around and stuff a hash brown into myself and see Warren is going to be a little longer. “You want me to wait?” “Nah all good” and as I rise Gerber says in his Netherlands accent “I’ll come, I’m ready to go now” and we set off, once again on a long 6km grind up from the creek line to the woodcutters trail where East Buffalo Rd aid station was in 2017. The next stop was Selwyn Creek Rd aid station and I would be picking up my brother as a pacer for the final two legs. Amazing to think we were this far in and not even dawn on the second day yet. I realised I was well ahead of the projected time. I gave Alicia and the crew times for 38-41 hours, even saying “I will never in a million years be coming in under 38.” I had an average of 9:40 and that had me down around 30 hours finish which was just crazy to even think about. After the Viking twice it slid out as I expected but was still projecting about 35 hours, three hours under my best guess. I sure hope they had watched the tracker before going to bed, at this pace I am going to be passing Selwyn Creek Rd Aid with Gerber hours before planned and may not see them.

Gerber and I get to know each other as we mostly power hike along the trail in the pre-dawn air. This is his first 100 miler, and I’m amazed he both chose it as a first and was doing so well at it. The sky ever slowly getting more light until we can put our lamps away. Surprised mine had lasted this long on low power. Strict discipline had paid off and saved having to swap batteries. We crunched some numbers on the fly and realised we could pretty much hike in sub 90 minute 5km blocks (I set my auto lap to 5km to save power) from here and still earn a silver buckle, but we still had a few hard bits to go including two climbs between here and Aid 6. The sky turns from grey to gold as the sun rises above the mountains and another glorious alpine day begins. Gerber is pleased with the view and stops for a photo. The sun is like a smooth touch of energy.

A few kilometers short of the turn to climb South Selwyn I glance back and see we had been caught by another runner; it was Chris! In the effort to keep some dirt between us I spot another runner ahead and try to close on him. It’s Ryan. Almost within reach, he must hear the clicking of my poles and glances back and he too picks up the pace. This is madness, we still have 50km to go and already I have found myself in a four-way battle for position, yet I don’t actually know what the position is! Ryan pulls away and I settle the pace back down, assuming I was about to lose a spot to Chris but find it is Gerber. He had picked up the pace also and was hanging off the back, Chris was now out of sight. During the scrubby descent from Mt Selwyn, Chris catches us again and we had a laugh before Chris completes the move, pushing ahead to the aid station. Over the pointless hill, one last time and descending into the aid station Gerber pulls ahead as mt son Riley greets me with a smile just outside the second to last aid station.

I feel like I came back here after 21+ hours away a different person to which I left. I got my watch on charge as I was down to 2% and that’s didn’t sit well with me and got turned around as quick as possible. The station seemed busy, but I didn’t look around. Ready to go I had my brother Rowan joining me to experience some of this crazy race. We hit the trail with a cheer from the aid station staff and I bring Row up to speed on my status, “Running flat ok, hiking uphill well, downhill like Bambi as my feet are getting banged up.” And they were, the bang to the top of my foot had not let up but I didn’t want to talk about it. I had planned to get past the road and run the descent of Bon Accord strongly, but the feeling under the forefeet when going downhill was starting to be an issue I could not ignore. Kind of bummed me out a bit as my legs felt pretty good otherwise.

We press on, picking and choosing when I can run and when best to conserve. Up ahead I spot two people. “Any idea who that is?” “Christian and Ryan, they have been together for ages” Hmmm, Christian and I have a bit of race history, except it’s a secret racing history that he has no idea exists. He has kicked my butt a couple times in the past including GSER 2017 and now I can see him and two places just ahead. My hike gets a bit stronger as I close up for a chat. Turns out Ryan had rolled an ankle and Christian is not exactly having a good day either. We part company (like four snails heading in the same direction) and I see Gerber is right there with us. It seems he is determined for the company but does not want to encroach on my brother and I. Seriously, could this guy be any nicer? We pull away from the two faster runners and Gerber admits “I have a bit of racing history with Ryan, he beat me at the last race we did” Ha! We keep moving forward and begin the climb to the Twins. Rowan experiencing his first section of no trail, although this section is pretty easy to follow. There are some back and forward moves with an emergency application of chapstick to my toe before we summit the Twins proper. Rowan is taken back by the views. It really is amazing up there in the high country. We push ahead and pass Gerber before the rocky descent of death down the side of the Twins to the glade before the rocky ascent of death up the side of Mt Saint Bernard. I feel a low coming on as Rowan bounces about on 13km legs easily finding his way about the slopes. The final climb is taking its toll on me. The race photographer is back at the peak and catches an expression on my face that clearly says, ‘are we there yet.’ We rare not, Gerber is not far behind as we cut along the ridge to the last technical descent towards the Mt Saint Bernard’s aid station, where Alicia and the kids will be waiting.

Fatigue is setting in; my feet are accumulating issues and I’m not sure I can run the final push as planned. Gerber beats me from the aid station and we both start the 6 or so kilometre road section in our vests. I round the first bend and there is someone random in a vest taking photos, through weary eyes I see Dan, a mate from Perth whom has been away east. My brain can’t compute. He starts talking to me and takes a photo, my brain can’t put the pieces together. Has it malfunctioned? He explains “I saw on the tracker you were only 70km away, I figured I could make it and surprise you and Alicia” Yep, surprised me so much nearly short-circuited my melon. He realised pretty quickly I was in a slump, tired and not really my usual self. He and Rowan quickly hit it off and after leaving me said he turned back to his car only to bump into more runners and shared some road with them. It still feels like a dream, but there are photos, so I know it happened.

While head down slothing along the bitumen in a daze Gerber got a good-sized gap on me. I made the turn onto Razorback Ridge from the road and he was just a spec in the distance. The racer in me wanted to chase him down, but my feet were now mashed potato, and every sharp rock or stick proved painful. I was going to have to just take it easy and make the most of the smoother sections. A glance back down the road and not a soul to be seen, kilometers of open space. As I painfully descend a wonderful section of single trail to the tree line. Rowan and I agree that anyone closes that gap on me and they can have the spot, I won’t be catching them back!

We descend the single trail and it changes from open exposed alpine at 1700m ASL to the tree line and then eventually bush. Small black ants clinging to my lower legs as I pass the scrub and they constantly have to be brushed off. It gets warmer as we drop further and further, and the reality of a silver buckle sets in. If I could only run the last 10km I could even hit a high 35-hour finish. I hit 11km to go and we are now in the trees, the trail soft and undulating. I throw caution to the wind and grunt up some running. It’s easier going up than down and the pain in my feet is letting me know that this is a bad idea. But I wanted to close well, and I wanted Rowan to experience running down the spur.

To my surprise, Gerber appears through the trees and as I pass, I give him a tap and cheer as does Rowan. He tells me he’s done running too. But I’m on a section that feel ok and I continue to push the pace. I hear Rowans breathing behind me and can tell he is also working. The trail flows through a flatter section, I trip and stumble time and time again as the bush grabs at my lower legs. I can’t hold the intensity required and have to walk the down sections, but this is a spur and soon it is all down. I am reduced to hiking again and time seems to stop. The river is far below, I can hear the Ovens rushing over smooth rocks, but getting down to the bridge takes forever. The descent is brutal and from behind, I hear the familiar shuffle of ultra-feet, a voice says, “How long does this go down for?” A runner I didn’t know had not only closed the gap but was still able to run. It later turned out he must have had a solid back half as he was with runners in the 45-hour bracket and now he was going for a low 37!

After an eternity of down stepping we get to the bridge and from here I know it’s 5km to finish. One parkrun to go, about 4km of single track and 1km or riverside trail/road. Time does not speed up. My foot is so swollen I have to stop and loosen my laces completely off and still it is tight. I shuffle when I can but mostly hobble along. We see a lizard “did you see that?” “Yeah” “Good” brain still working. Five steps later I stop, as two more lizards are on the trail, one with its mouth around the other in some form of a mating dance. “Do you see that?” “yes” “Good” brain still working and we sidestep the love birds to continue. Among the rush of water, we pass the final hut marking the start of the trailhead and see open land ahead. Flat open land and I start the final shuffle to the finish. We soon pass a sign saying 800m to go and I feel the pull of the finish line, all the check engine lights go away and through a rush of excitement, my legs begin to turn well again. Rowan had said he wanted to run ahead to film the finish and I start pointing for him to go. He doesn’t seem to understand. “Go now!” I say and point ahead, as my legs spin towards that final bridge and red arch.

I pass the gates and stop my watch. All the alarm bells start ringing again and I hear “take another step!” I had stopped short of the arch by one pace. Idiot. I step over and promptly sit on the finish line. I must have looked and smelt like some kind of caged animal. A wave of emotion was sitting just below the surface. Sean greets me at ground level, and I say, “I don’t like you right now, that was horrible” and he passes me a silver sub 4o buckle. “OK, I like you now.” 37:30 and 8th home. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that would have been possible, especially after doing the Viking twice.

Would I run it again? I don’t know for sure. I need more time. Ask me when rego’s open again.

Gear: UD PB 3.0 Vest, Black Diamond Poles, Garmin Fenix 5+, Altra Lone Peak 4.0’s (with 1200km in them) and gaiters. Petzl Nao lamp with cheap back up. Inov8 Storm shell and Cape kids rain pants, Kathmandu thermals.

Nutrition: Fuelled with Trail Brew, dropped to half strength in the second half. Spring Energy gels and Electroride ginger mix (saved me!) a few fruit sticks, ginger beer, and one hash brown.

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5 of Australia’s most incredible (and accessible!) UNESCO Heritage Sites you have no excuse not to visit!

There are more than a thousand UNESCO World Heritage sites scattered across the globe, many of which are hardly accessible to the general public. For those looking to get up close with these amazing natural and man-made structures, check out this list of Australia’s most accessible wonders that would impress even the most daring explorers.

1. Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens

Take a tour of the majestic Royal Exhibition Building, located right on the beautiful Carlton Gardens, and discover the fascinating history behind the world’s oldest remaining exhibition pavilions. Built in 1880, the building combines influences from Byzantine, Romanesque architecture and Italian Renaissance styles, that can be admired through both its mesmerising architecture and dome artwork. Trade shows, fairs and cultural events are also held within its impressive Great Hall, making this iconic old-world heritage site the perfect backdrop for both local and international guests alike.

How easy is it to get there?

The Royal Exhibition Building is located just north of Melbourne’s CBD. It doesn’t get any more accessible than that!

Photo: Tourism Australia. Photographer: Maxime Coquard.

2. Queensland’s Fraser Island

At 122 kilometres, Fraser Island holds the record for being the largest sand island in the world as well as a mecca for four-wheel driving enthusiasts looking to go full throttle down the famous Seventy-Five Mile Beach stretch.

The coastal paradise merges colourful sand dunes with an ever-growing tropical rainforest that includes some of the best nature trails, historic shipwrecks and eco-friendly campsites where couples can cuddle under the stars.

How easy is it to get there?

As easy as a direct flight to Fraser Coast from either Brisbane or Sydney, which lends a convenient five-minute drive from the thriving coastal hub of Hervey Bay.

Photo: Tourism Australia. Photographer: Ellenor Argyropoulos.

3. Greater Blue Mountains in New South Wales

Soak up the blue-hazed beauty and superb views of one of the country’s most dazzling natural attraction as you embark on a leisurely drive through any of the Greater Blue Mountain’s 18 discovery trails—each taking you on a unique adventure into the heart of world heritage wilderness.

Venture through stunning forest landscapes and rugged sandstone escarpments, dominated by temperate eucalyptus forests and other geological wonders, or explore the national park’s tracks on foot for a personal encounter with nature and biodiverse inhabitants.

How easy is it to get there?

The Greater Blue Mountains is within easy reach from Sydney, at just 90 minutes by car or two hours by train.

Photo: Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority. Photographer: Jonathan Wherrett.

4. Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula

Port Arthur offers both an eerie and fascinating insight into the lives of Australia’s most notorious convicts. Located on the scenic Tasmanian Peninsular, the infamous prison site is a history buff’s dream come true. Visitors can stroll through the property on a guided walking tour through the many buildings, ruins and restored houses, hunt for the paranormal on a lantern-lit ghost tour, or head to burial sites in the Isle of the Dead if you wish to learn more about the colony’s brutal past.

How easy is it to get there?

At just 100 kilometres from Hobart, getting to the Port Arthur Historic Site is an easy 90-minute drive from the city centre.

5. The Great Barrier Reef of the Coast of Queensland

As one of the world’s largest and most extensive ecosystem, the Great Barrier Reef is blessed with an abundance of beautiful coral reefs and diverse marine life, which, you’re certain to encounter on your underwater diving adventures.

Witness these vibrant coral cays first-hand on a glass-bottom boat, enjoy a relaxing time by the sun-soaked beach or hop on a seaplane and fly over the heart of the reef for stunning views of this incredible natural wonder.

How easy is it to get there?

Catch a domestic flight from Cairns to either Hamilton Island, Proserpine (on the Whitsunday Coast) or Townsville airports on the main land.

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Day 15 – Sydney to Coffs Harbour

On the last leg of our journey now and it’s northwards bound today. Travelling to Coffs Harbour for the night to break the journey which was six hours drive away. Our first stop was for lunch in a tiny place called Budgewoi, a little off the beaten track but I love finding these hidden places.

Sydney to Budgewoi

Budgewoi Lake

Pelicans on Budgewoi Lake

Cold prawns and greek salad

A snack after lunch!

The drive up to Coffs is full of lush and tropical scenery so different from the west coast and it was getting more humid as the miles flew by. We arrived at 6.30 pm and were staying at Beach Haven Executive Apartments located on the Solitary Islands Highway just minutes from the beach. We had a beautiful room overlooking the ocean. They do have a restaurant on site but as it was empty we decided to drive into Coffs Harbour and have dinner at the fabulous Latitude 30.

Our dinner!

Duck with cranberry sauce

Grilled scallops with cauliflower puree

View over Beach Haven from our room

Sapphire Beach

No-one else around so I had to take my own photo

Day 16 – Coffs to Brisbane

Our journey today was just a four hour drive so we had plenty of time to stop off for lunch. Currumbin, QLD was the next stop where we met up with an old friend at the RSL Club with fantastic views over the beach.

Currumbin

Views of Surfers Paradise

Tiger Air coming into land

By the time we arrived in Brisbane it was 5.30. We were staying at Soda Apartments on the South Bank for two nights. Great fully furnished apartment but so noisy as there is so much construction work going on in Brisbane. I love Brisbane which is also so laid back like Melbourne. People are so friendly here. Our first night we walked down to the South Bank and wandered along the river. It’s a great place to be at night, so much to see and so many restaurants to eat in.

The Brisbane Wheel

Chinese Temple

Grey Street

Ahmet’s Turkish restaurant where we ate dinner

Turkish salad

Mixed Souvlaki with Yoghurt dip

The Fox Hotel

Day 17

Today I fancied a drive inland – the hinterland as it’s called in Queensland and just chose a spot on google maps which sounded interesting! Glasshouse Mountains is just over an hour’s drive away. A beautiful drive up high into the mountains with amazing views but so difficult to stop as the road is so narrow and windy in parts. One of the restaurants looked spectacular so we headed there for lunch, Clear Mountain Lodge. We were the only ones up there, it’s a place I would really like to go back to and spend the night sometime. The views around are of the Glasshouse Mountains, Moreton Bay and the islands.

Cajun chicken

Seafood pasta

The Long and Winding Road

Vegetable and herb garden at the restaurant

We also had friends in Brisbane so off we went there for dinner that night!

Day 18

Checked out today as we were spending the last night in the Novotel at the airport so Anthony could get an early start for the long drive home! I couldn’t face long hours in the car again so I took the easy way and was flying back. So our last day was again spent visiting friends, near Southport. That night we had an early night with dinner at a restaurant in the Skygate

Freshly cooked bream

Oysters and wine!

The Novotel pool

The colourful airport train

And so it ends, our epic road trip across five states! What a wonderful 19 days it’s been. We’ve seen so many interesting places and eaten in fabulous restaurants along the way. On the way we caught up with friends and family in different states, but I must say I am looking forward to going home to see my precious grandson and daughter and planning my next trip. Until then Sayonara!

Perth to Brisbane Road Trip – Part Six – Sydney to Brisbane via Coffs Harbour Day 15 - Sydney to Coffs Harbour On the last leg of our journey now and it's northwards bound today.

#blogging #Brisbane #Budgewoi #Coffs Harbour #Currumbin #Driving #Food #Friends #Glasshouse Mountains #Photography #Queensland #Road Trips #travel #travelling

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The working end of 1943 American locomotive AC16 number 221A Platform 10 Roma Street Station, Brisbane.

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AC16 number 221A Platform 10 Roma Street Station, Brisbane. by L Castle Via Flickr: A request was made in 1941 for further, new C17 class locomotives and the specifications were forwarded to the United States where the United States Army Transportation Corps (USATC) drew up plans for a 2-8-2 with specifications similar to a C17 class. The locomotives are also known is United States of America as USATC S118 Class steam locomotives. These locomotives were intended as a standard design for use on narrow gauge railways in other parts of the world as a wartime measure. Thus twenty engines obtained from the United States under Lend-Lease arrangements and later purchased. They were the only ones of their type to come to Australia out of a total of 741 similar engines built for USATC. They were unloaded in Sydney in 1943 and railed to Brisbane for assembly.[1][2][3][4] Per Queensland Railway's classification system they were designated the AC16 class, C representing they had four driving axles, and the 16 the cylinder diameter in inches. Because the classification was already being used by an existing class they were designated American C16, i.e. AC16. The American steam locomotive earned it the nickname of Yank. The engines entered traffic with their US Army road numbers but had "A" appended to differentiate them from existing engines with the same numbers.[1][2] The engines were supplied with conical profile tyres. These were altered to QR standard cylindrical profile and pressed one-sixteenth of an inch inwards on the wheels to reduce wear. In 1943 the decision was taken to alter the second and third coupled wheels to thin flanges. A number of other modifications were carried out over the years. The engines were fitted with Walschaerts valve gear. The original tenders rode poorly and resulted in a speed limit of 30 mph being imposed with a prohibition on passenger train working. The axle load of these tenders also restricted the engines to main line usage. The floor level shovelling plate made the fireman’s work more difficult. One feature that did proved popular was the use of louvre coal boards and these subsequently became standard on all QR steam engines. The headlight mounted on the smokebox door proved to have advantages and was later adopted for some other classes.[2] In 1958, No. 217A was fitted with a tender taken from a withdrawn C16 class locomotive. The previous restrictions were then lifted. All 19 members of the class then remaining in service had been similarly treated by 1963.[1][2] After being fitted with these tenders, seven of the class was attached to Alpha where they had a brief period of glory in the early 1960s when they replaced the C17 Class hauling the air-conditioned Midlander between Alpha and Longreach. The American engines with a larger boiler capacity were able to reduce running times in the sections that contained many long banks. Diesel locomotive took over the working in 1963.

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The Big Bang Theory

It is a design philosophy that has transitioned through more than nine decades of trading, numerous global economic meltdowns, a world war and countless technology revolutions.

Yet Danish brand Bang & Olufsen’s (B&O) focus on products that transmit sound authentically – the way the artist intended it to be heard – and opulent, sculpture-like finishes has never held it in better stead.

From humble beginnings in 1925, today B&O is one of the world’s most prominent home entertainment manufacturers with its heavyweight portfolio of quality televisions, music systems and high-performance loudspeakers, telephones, and multimedia products now sold across an extensive, independent retail network of 700 stores in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Clearly striking a chord with both audiophiles and those who appreciate clean design, superior technology and fine craftsmanship, it boasts its own wing in the Struer Museum, records annual group revenues of around A$496 million and has a cult-like following where a number of fan sites have sprung up dedicated to dissecting the company’s every move – whether real or imagined.

Not forgetting, of course, its enviable research, development and test facilities highly sought after by the automotive industry by brands such as BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz, as well as the oft-repeated rumour that the revolutionary Apple iPod design was inspired by B&O’s BeoCom 6000 – a wireless telephone that contained a wheel to scroll.

The group currently operates 22 eponymous stores across the Asia Pacific region with a presence across Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland. The brand’s Australasian arm is led by general manager Julian Kipping who boasts a 20-year history with the brand, initially as a franchisee in his native UK before being approached to head up the ANZ market in 2006.

In his time occupying the big chair, Kipping has led the group through an enormous period of change that aside from new store openings and new inventory has also witnessed the Australasian operations acquired by privately owned conglomerate Emerald Group Investments (EGI) just two years ago.

Led by former bank analyst James Kennedy with former Prada Australian manager Melinda O’Rourke as chief business development officer, EGI has not been shy in positioning itself as the Australian version of French luxury multinational LVMH. The result of which means B&O is now housed in a stable that includes several luxury fashion and homeware brands including Graff Diamonds, Kennedy (the leading multi-brand watch retailer for Cartier, Rolex, IWC and Patek Philippe) and Spanish brand Loewe.

Kipping says EGI’s decision to invest in the brand came about due to the recognition that the ANZ market held great potential for growth but that investment was needed to realise it.

B&O’s global strategic focus did not extend to company-owned stores and as such a partnership with a local master dealer was the clear direction, he says. “EGI has wasted no time in auctioning the investment needed and promised. We have moved two locations and upgraded them to sensory experience stores, doubled the level of marketing investment in the brand and invested in people via enhanced training and a broadening of the organisational chart, adding more headcount to provide a better end service internally and externally.” Clearly the move has proved a profitable one with the Australian operations boasting significant growth in a period where other luxury retailers are struggling.

B&O’s current offering includes six types of wireless speaker systems, five different television products, 11 speaker offerings, two sound systems, four Bluetooth speaker systems and 10 different headphone types as well as numerous apps and accessories all designed to combine technological excellence with emotional appeal in what the brand itself terms a “sensational design language”.

Kipping says he’s unsure how much of the overall revenue the Australasian market accounts for but notes that it is “significant”.

While an increased marketing push has helped boost the Australasian coffers, its success is largely due to the introduction of the B&O Play ‘‘on-the-go’’ standalone range of speakers and headphones that since its introduction in 2012 has allowed consumers access to the brand’s sleek design at a low entry point, he says. “We’re seeing people come in who are in their 20s, buying into the brand.

“You can get into a pair of Bang & Olufsen headphones for under $200. Right at the other end of the scale there’s people who have been with the brand for many, many years still purchasing, repeat purchasing, and adding to their existing systems well into their 70s.”

In an interview with The Australian newspaper late last year Kipping noted B&O’s current offering was the best brand portfolio it had ever had.

“We’ve become a lot more accessible in one sense and a lot more luxurious and exclusive in another… we’re appealing to more and more people.”

In April last year the group opened its first Australian sensory store in Melbourne. The next generation store, designed in collaboration with local architects Bates Smarts and the global Bang & Olufsen design team, spans 381sqm and is the fourth largest of its kind globally.

Its breakout spaces include a revolving wall where customers can pick and choose their own audio adventure and a dedicated active acoustic zone that allows customers to immerse themselves in the brand’s signature sound. The hero of the store occupies almost a quarter of its space and is the largest interactive speaker wall in the country. Kipping says the size in itself is very unusual – both for B&O itself and also the audiovisual world generally.

“The 1920s building it is located in provides a nod to our birth heritage of 1925, when it all began in Struer. It is designed to surprise people by bringing a sense of luxury look and feel, as well as experience, to buying television and hi-fi, including a coffee bar area to just sit and take in the ambience of the location.

“Turning walls enable a customer to view a number of different television sizes, types and stand positions from a single seat and a loudspeaker wall hides and reveals different types of loudspeaker depending on the customers choice. Finally, a dedicated experience room, with our top end loudspeakers and television combination takes home entertainment to a whole new level of luxury.”

This innovative, interactive way of doing business is a world away from the brand’s origins when a young Dane by the name of Svend Olufsen began tinkering with a relatively new piece of wireless technology, now known as a radio transmitter in 1924. A year later he teamed up with fellow engineer, and former classmate, Peter Bang and the pair set up a makeshift laboratory in the attic of Olufsen’s ancestral home.

The first commercially viable product to bear the B&O name was produced in 1927. Labelled the Eliminator, it enabled a radio to be connected directly to the mains rather than being battery-operated which had been previously the norm.

Later that same year the pair moved production to a new, purpose-built factory just outside the town of Struer, around 350km west of Copenhagen, where Peter concentrated on the technology while Svend dealt with business operations.

Having their factory burnt down by pro-Nazi saboteurs unhappy as B&O’s refusal to collaborate with the Germans did little to dissuade the pair who rebuilt and continued to concentrate on quality materials and the application of new technology. Early products included the Five Lamper, a radio in a walnut and maple cabinet that took its aesthetic cues from furniture, a radiogramophone and a tone-film public address system for use in cinemas.

In the mid-‘80s the brand entertained plans to develop new mobile phones, MP3 players and recordable hard disk drives but following the global financial crisis of 2008, abandoned these to focus on its traditional strengths of high quality audio and video products.

It wasn’t until 1990 that the brand opened dedicated B&O stores selling directly to users instead of selling through retailers.

In 1997 B&O opened new headquarters in Struer where almost a third of the town are employed by the brand. Affectionately known as ‘The Farm’, the building covers a total area of 1121 square metres and continues the brand’s unorthodox approach to design. Inspired by the solitary farmhouses typical of the area, the new main building and its courtyard boasts glass floors, staircases, and ceilings as well as an unfettered view of all activities. While numerous high-profile designers including Henning Moldenhawer and Jacob Jensen have put their name to B&O products, the brand prefers to hire designers rather than employing them directly.

In addition its pioneering design team only spends two days per month at B&O headquarters and construct initial versions of products out of cardboard, paper, plastic or whatever is at hand.

The company believes this approach gives the designers the freedom and flexibility to take a fresh approach to each new product.

Yet this fluid approach to work does not translate to the company’s sustainability and corporate social responsibility obligations, these it takes very seriously. Being the producer of audiovisual goods has meant its manufacturing process has always been the subject of much curiosity.

To this end each product has a project manager that must sign-off that the product will meet the relevant environmental design standards otherwise the product cannot progress to the next development stage. In addition, testing is carried out to simulate the dismantling process at the disposal after 15–20 years of use to ensure that the product can actually be separated into the appropriate fractions. This process also generates suggestions for improvement in utilisation of waste products that can be applied to subsequent development projects.

As well as consumer products the company also produces business-to-business services, particularly in the area of custom audio-visual installations for car manufacturers, and the service industry. Additionally the company’s expertise in aluminium manufacturing is available to other businesses for the production of non-B&O products. Owing to both its aesthetic and durable properties, aluminium has always been the brand’s go-to core material. For this reason the farm boasts its own anodizing department consisting of 50 baths, each with its own function ranging from degreasing and preserving, to staining and sealing.

In order to meet its sustainability obligations, the waste water containing remnants of colourants and aluminium is cleaned in an internal cleaning unit before being transported to public utility cleaning facilities. The waste water is neutralised during cleaning.

Sludge from the internal cleaning unit is then drained and compacted into filter cakes prior to removal. The aluminium-based sludge is then reused in production processes for concrete. Yet more proof that the B&O design philosophy was built to endure.

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How Ergonomic Workstation Accessories Can Aid Increase Your Comfort And Productivity

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Journey With The Comforts Of A Campervan

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