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about the Aboriginal artists, their traditional lands and culture. The women artists of Uto- pia, including the famous Petyarre sisters, are represented by Central Art, which also handles work by prominent artists from the Western Desert communities of Kintore, Kiwirrkurra and Yuendumu. Owner and director Sabine Haider has lived in Central Australia for most of her life. She brings to the business a deep understanding of how the represented artists work and of the beliefs and customs, encap- sulated in stories, that are at the core of their practice. Each artwork is carefully document- ed and catalogued. DoubleTree by Hilton, 82 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs NT 0870 Tel: +61 437521711 opened in 2021 and is as colourful as the range of arts genre it delivers. Live perfor- mances, cinema, visual art and performance – HOTA is jam-packed with a tantalising range of activities, programs, workshops, and exhi- bitions. Indoor and outdoor live music, thea- tre, dance, comedy, opera, children’s shows, art, and cinema – HOTA is the Number One venue on the Gold Coast to share new ideas and experiences. The surrounding parklands are popular with locals and tourists, and every weekend you’ll find a riot of colour as the pre- cinct fills with people chilling out, swimming in the lake, browsing the Farmers Market, and aboriginalartstore.com.au Home of the Arts (HOTA) Backdropped by Surfers Paradise’s glistening skyline, Home of the Arts is the Gold Coast’s premier cultural precinct. Set in 17ha of trop- ical parkland, the commanding arts facility

just enjoying this hidden oasis, a stone’s throw from Surfers Paradise. Don’t forget to visit the HOTA Gallery, now the largest public gallery outside a capital city in Australia. 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 Tel: +61 755884000 hota.com.au Bolt + Buckle by Indepal Why are men so hard to buy for? Step inside Bolt + Buckle by Indepal Leather and you’ll never use that phrase again. With a philoso- phy straight from the heart – simple, earthy, real – also the filter for their design and busi- ness decisions, founders Pat Fleming and Sharon Matulick have created a retail experi- ence for men that’s uncomplicated and gen- uine. Clothing, leather goods and unusual finds to intrigue and entertain the mind, Bolt + Buckle grew from the couple’s travels in India in late 2012, when they came across a raw, simple, beautiful leather bag. A few months later the couple were selling at a market in Brisbane. A decade later and lots of hard work and more travelling, and Bolt + Buckle by In- depal has two stores – in the Brisbane Arcade in the heart of the City, and at Murwillumbah in northern NSW. Today, thousands of clients from across Australia and around the world are proud owners of an Indepal leather bag that has been skilfully crafted by third- and fourth-generation leather masters. Alongside its extensive range of Indepal leather goods, Bolt + Buckle also stocks finely tailored John Lennon shirts, Levi Jeans, Industrie, Wild Rhi- no, Mr. Simple, Will & Bear and local brands like Valor Organics, Mennie Socks & Reer Endz Undies.

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