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CONTENTS Every Issue
Features
Style
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EDITOR’S LETTER
THE QUIET REVOLUTION
INDUSTRY SECRETS
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CONTRIBUTORS
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DENIM 101
City Feature
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HIT THE TRAIL
Interior
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HIDDEN INTERIORS
GETTING LOST IN OUR LANEWAYS
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DOUBLE AGENT
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SECRET RECIPES
CANBERRA'S UNDERGROUND MUSIC SCENE
Life
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SAVE THE DATE
Fitness
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SURPRISING SPORTS
Food & Drink
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HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: WHAT REALLY HAPPENS INSIDE A CANBERRA BORDELLO
EDITOR'S LETTER
Did you know that in some parts of Canberra you have more chance of living next door to a spy than just about any other city on earth? True story. I could tell you how I know that but then I’d have to kill you. From spies to the tunnels rumoured to run underneath Lake Burley Griffin, secrets are a part of Canberra’s culture; and it’s this ‘hidden side’ of the city that we explore in Issue 3 of HerCanberra’s Magazine. This edition explores this theme in many facets: we go inside a bordello to see what life is really like for the women who work there; we persuade some of the city’s leading chefs to share the ‘secret recipes’ of iconic dishes; and we provide a series of ‘trails’ to help you discover Canberra’s hidden gems. In our feature article, The Quiet Revolution, we talk to six women leading the charge against the big issues facing our community—the things we don’t talk about—domestic violence, suicide, drug use and more. We hope that through The Hidden Issue you discover something new about the city you live in.
Amanda Whitley Magazine Editor-in-chief HerCanberra Founder + Director
WE'D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS Please drop us a line at hello@hercanberra.com.au with your feedback. @HERCANBERRA HERCANBERRA.COM.AU
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WRITERS Emily Allen Catherine Carter Belinda Neame Bethany Nevile Hayley O'Neilll Laura Peppas Beatrice Smith
LAURA EDWARDS
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Senior Journalist
Events Coordinator
Javier Steel Ashleigh Went Amanda Whitley
PHOTOGRAPHERS Lori Cicchini Rebecca Doyle Steven Lloyd Martin Ollman Hayley O'Neill
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Editorial Coordinator
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ART DIRECTON + DESIGN Javier Steel
HAIR STYLISTS
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MAKEUP ARTISTS Ali Price Makeup — Ali Price Catherine Malak CMA Training Group — Jacqui Scott, Acacia Tsekenis and Courtney Mahon Jolina O'Hair
MARTIN OLLMAN
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Martin Ollman left traditional film photography 20 years ago, moving out of photojournalism and into the digital photography revolution. Projected across our monuments for Enlighten, on the pages of nearly every regular local publication and making waves across the country, Martin’s impression of Canberra is helping to define it. Photo by Daniel Spellman
Lori Cicchini is a Canberra fashion, beauty and creative portrait photographer. An accredited member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers, Lori has won numerous awards for her stunning work.
STYLIST Hayley O'Neill Assisted by Mariè Straz
SPECIAL THANKS The National Library of Australia Coordinate
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THE BLETCHLEY GIRLS BY TESSA DUNLOP
5—15 November, Arc Cinema, National Film & Sound Archive This year's festival showcases Canberra filmmakers alongside Indigenous films, screenings from the Asia-Pacific and Middle East, and restored classics. The festival includes workshops, discussions and networking opportunities for local film lovers and filmmakers.
THE ILLUSIONISTS 1903 5—15 November, Arc Cinema, 8—16 December, Canberra Theatre Centre The Illusionists 1903 promise to transport their audience back to the golden age of magic - a time when conjurers were the true rock stars of the day. Showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth, it’s full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts of breathtaking wonder.
The must-read secrets and stories of the codecracking women of Bletchley Park.
THE UNKNOWN UNKNOWN BY MARK FORSYTH This little essay about how bookstores can help you find your surprisingly special next read is the perfect thing to go with a cup of tea.
THE SPY CATCHERS BY DAVID HORNER The real history of Australia's secret intelligence agency from espionage to embassy-bugging and everything in between.
JASPER JONES BY CRAIG SILVEY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - QUIDAM 11—20 December, AIS Arena For the very first and only first time in Canberra, see Quidam from Cirque du Soleil. Since its world premiere in 1996, Quidam has toured on five continents and been experienced by millions of people. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters.
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DENIM 101 THE DEMAND FOR DENIM REACHES FEVER PITCH THIS SEASON, AS CLASSIC STAPLES ARE REINVENTED IN NEW SILHOUETTES. THE BLUES HAVE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD. Stylist and Photographer Hayley O'Neill
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“It’s nice, isn’t it?” prompts Jacquie. “Yeah, it is,” I answer truthfully, somewhat unsure of the level of praise necessary. We’re standing in a big, red bedroom. To my left is a deep spa bath on a raised platform; in front of me is a bed that could easily sleep four, in fact, it probably has. Behind me is a tall silver pole, floor to ceiling. “For those girls who can dance,” explains Jacquie. We’re in one of the most luxurious rooms of Canberra’s most luxurious ‘bordello’, Langtrees, in Mitchell and I feel like I’m backstage at Disneyland. Growing up in Canberra, the legal sex industries of Mitchell and Fyshwick were always known to my friends and me, mostly as the punch line of jokes. As I grew older, however, I often wondered about the women and men who live alongside us, quietly serving a very particular kind of public behind closed doors, across the ACT. In a city that breathes power, with an ever transient population of affluent diplomats, politicians and public servants, it seems obvious that the sex industry would thrive, let alone the fact that the ACT’s laws on sex workers are radically liberal. So, what is life really like as a member of Canberra’s hidden population—the high class escorts? Turn the page to find out.
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Jacquie beams at me across the red bedroom. “I’ll show you the other rooms!”
Just like the rest of Langtrees, the Lounge seems caught between the old and the new.
I realise that Keryn, the daytime receptionist, never told Jacquie that I was writing a story.
When I arrived at Langtrees a few minutes earlier, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. What would I get to see? Would they be cagey about a journalist? What if I knew one of the escorts? What if I knew one of the customers?
The Langtrees bordello (a title which Langtrees clearly prefers as opposed to brothel) is brought to life with rustic finishes, plush furniture and gold metal abound. This whimsical, Midwest opulence is paired oddly with green LED lights. They’re everywhere, washing over you in the hallway, dancing over the furniture in the Lounge area. Most of the time I feel like I’m at a rave.
“Oh, I’m not,” I say, “I’m here to interview…anyone, really.”
Jacquie has been allocated as my tour guide while we waited for manager Aaron, my contact at Langtrees. Jacquie is both an escort and the nighttime receptionist. An elegant Singaporean woman in her late 40s, perhaps even older, she has caramel skin with laugh lines, long dark hair and an infectious sense of humour. After the red room, Jacquie shows me another huge, spa room with identical features to the first, except in gold. Directly next to these rooms is the Lounge. This, Jacquie explains, is where the customers sit and wait.
Each room contains a large bed and a shower or bath. In one room, Jacquie steps into one of the showers and grabs some assistance bars that have been drilled into the wall. “For shower sex!” she announces, laughing. The highlight of the tour is when Jacquie glances over her shoulder as we walk through the corridors and casually asks, “So, when are you starting, darling?”
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Jacquie is incredibly apologetic but also laughing hysterically, as am I. It’s only later that I realise I should have been flattered. Aaron arrives soon after and we dive into the details of the bordello. “Mary-Anne Kenworthy [a sex worker and activist from Perth] opened this business in Canberra about a year and a half ago.” “The longest booking that’s happened while I’ve been here is 14 hours.” “Was that with multiple women?” I ask, stunned. “No, just the one,” replies Aaron. “The next [longest] would be a 12 hour booking where a gentleman had two or three ladies. The spa’s really, really popular.”
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“THE LADIES DO HAVE A CHOICE,” SAYS AARON, “THEY HAVE THE OPTION OF SAYING NO TO A CLIENT...”
“We also do dinner dates in these rooms – four hour bookings. We charge $1300 for that.” “It’s $400 an hour with any of our ladies, regardless of the services exchanged during that hour. We then split that 50/50 with the [escort].” “The ladies bring the client in here and then perform a health check, which is where they look for [STIs]. The client then jumps in the shower. In the ACT it’s illegal to [perform] any services without a condom,” he explains, showing me the sanitary disposal bin. “The ladies do have a choice,” says Aaron, “they have the option of saying no to a client...some ladies don’t like tattoos, piercings, that sort of thing, but nine times out of 10 they go with the client.” We walk back out into the Lounge and Aaron asks Jacquie if she’s available to talk to me. Jacquie and Aaron were interviewed by the ABC a while ago and aren’t media shy. I’m hoping there are more like them at Langtrees.
Before my visit I had a million questions, some hyper-personal, others merely logistical, but in the presence of women in the ‘oldest profession on earth’ I’m slightly lost for words. How do you interview these women without fetishising them? Without reducing them to their profession? Without seeming condescending?
“In those days, in one night I could easily make $5000,” says Jacquie. “I could easily have a tip of $5000. That’s actually the biggest [tip] I ever had.”
Luckily, Jacquie is a great first interview because her life, it turns out, has run parallel to Langtrees for the last 25 years.
“We forecast these things into our roster, our next one is next week. We have hotel(s) organised already, we’ve got extra girls that will [fly] in for that, it also coincides with pay week next week. In Canberra we alternate between a busy week and a quiet week, depending on when the public servants get paid.”
“I went to work for Mary-Anne in Perth, about 25-27 years ago. Don’t get me wrong, where we worked, it wasn’t ‘acceptable’, but yet people closed their eyes. We felt like we were accepted in Langtrees. We were in a safe place,” says Jacquie. “Compared to those days... money-wise it’s nothing.” I’m surprised when she says this. “Was it more expensive or less expensive,” I ask, somewhat confused. “We used to make more money in those days,” says Jacquie, “oh yes.” I ask if this was because the market was less saturated. Jacquie nods. PAGE 19
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I say that I’ve heard sitting weeks of Parliament are the busiest times for Fyshwick and Mitchell. Aaron nods in agreement.
The next escort I speak to is Anastasia. I had glimpsed her in the Lounge before, speaking French to one of the drivers, and had assumed she was European. It turns out that Ana, with her long blonde hair and doll like face, is Russian but has been working in Europe for the last year or so. She’s only been in Australia for three months. “I was living in Europe, in Switzerland, and I [wanted] to see a new place, to discover [new things],” she says. “I want to visit Canada and the US as well.”
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“IN THOSE DAYS, IN ONE NIGHT I COULD EASILY MAKE $5000" With her Russian Bond Girl accent, I can see Ana’s exotic appeal. I ask if her occupation as an escort gives her the freedom to travel that no other job could. “Of course. It’s easier. But I know that I could get another job, if I [wanted] and I could travel around the world if I [wanted].” Ana’s English is slightly limited and we struggle in our communication. I want to know so much more about her background, the state of the Russian sex industry, what sort of culture there is in Europe around being an escort. Instead, I ask her what the best thing about being an escort is. “The money, the [flexibility], you can work when and where you want – it’s up to you.” “[Canberra] is nicer, living is easier. Not because of money but because the attitude is completely different. Many people support me and people are nicer. Not so stressed like in Europe.” Ana says she sees a different type of client than in Europe. “There’s not so [many] drugs [in Canberra]. The preferences are different. In Europe they need a strong service and here it’s quite normal, a light service. Less pornstar experience and more girlfriend experience.” Aaron stresses to me later that night that Langtrees has a very strict no drugs policy.
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“But when you get a client that wants two girls for a party booking at a hotel somewhere, you know what’s going to happen, and you can’t stop anything, it’s the nature of the business.” Isabelle joins us later, looking a little nervous. It turns out she’s not from Canberra, but comes here regularly to moonlight. By day she’s studying Psychology at a prestigious university. “I just did two semesters full time [at university] and now I’m part time. When I come to Canberra I usually work as many nights as I can, usually six in a row,” says Isabelle. I ask her whether she is an escort in her hometown and she shakes her head. “That’s the whole point of coming to Canberra, I used to work close to home but it’s easier to work when you’re not worried about every person who walks in – whether you know them or not.”
“I’ve had clients who wanted women to walk them on a chain. They asked to be walked out [into the Lounge area] like dogs and have all the rest of the staff point and laugh at them. They pay extra for that.” “There are a lot of powerful people in Canberra, people with a lot of responsibility. For them to be able to relieve some of that tension...the BDSM market in Canberra is quite strong. There are quite a few people who like to be dominated.” “There’s a gentleman who rings up very regularly who asks for someone’s shoes to clean with his tongue. He wants to be made a slave. We tend to keep those [bookings] in-house, just because it gives us a lot more control over a situation.” “Everybody, behind closed doors, has their fantasies and I think the sex industry is [beneficial] because we can facilitate that in a safe environment.”
“It does happen,” interjects Aaron. “I’ve had girls rock up at uncles’ houses, cousins’ houses…”
Aaron says that Langtrees is often a way for people to explore their sexuality away from public stigma.
Isabelle nods. “It’s just not worth the risk because there’s no explaining it.”
“We get a lot of young guys in here who want a man and a woman,” explains Aaron. “Some of our girls do a ‘bi experience’ where we get couples coming in who want to spice things up. We had a couple come in a while ago for their 20th wedding anniversary. We get some interesting clients through, but we never judge.”
I ask Aaron what Langtrees considers ‘off-limits’. “There are no limits,” he replies. “As long as the service is delivered safely and with a condom, there are no limits.”
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“I GET TO THE RESTAURANT AND AM TAKEN TO A PRIVATE ROOM THERE ARE SO MANY SECURITY GUARDS, I CAN’T EVEN SEE WHO IT IS. IT WAS JOHN LENNON!” Jacquie has gone back to reception and as Aaron and I sit at the bar, chatting away. There’s so much to discuss – every facet of the company is interesting. The occasional customer walks in behind me and I make sure I don’t turn around.
Instead, I’ll end with my favourite story from Langtrees: we’re behind reception at the end of the night and Aaron is showing me the complicated logistics of coordinating myriad drivers, escorts and clients. Jacquie walks over.
I don’t want to end this on a sentimental note because I don’t want to spread the message that the sex industry is sunshine and rainbows and $200 an hour for little effort because it’s just not true. Equally, I don’t want to lie and say that my visit to Langtrees was anything less than warm, enjoyable and educational, (as I’m sure most paying clients find).
“Jacquie, tell Bea about that famous person you had dinner with,” calls out Aaron. “Well, when I was younger, in Singapore, I was booked for a dinner date – just dinner,” begins Jacquie. “I get to the restaurant and am taken to a private room there are so many security guards, I can’t even see who it is. It was John Lennon!”
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“You were paid to have dinner with John Lennon?” I ask, detaching my jaw from the carpet. “Yes,” says Jacquie, matter-offactly. “He was very handsome, but he tried to light a [ joint] during dinner and I said to him ‘if you do that I’m out of here! Don’t you know the laws about drugs in Singapore?’” Jacquie, all these years later, is still unimpressed. “What did he say?” I ask. Jacquie looks at me. “He put it out, darling.” ¡
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Start your night at Canberra’s premier craft brewery. BentSpoke have amassed huge crowds and loyal followers steadily since they opened last year. Check out the bespoke tap handles at the bar, and wander upstairs to check out the microbrewery. BentSpoke Brewing Co.
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HOP OVER TO HOPSCOTCH
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Take a seat in Hopscotch’s huge outdoor area under the striped umbrellas.
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bentspokebrewing.com.au
Keep an eye out for the super-sized board games that are free to play, like ring toss and giant Connect Four — great for meeting people or breaking the ice at the start of the night.
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5 Lonsdale Street, Braddon hopscotchbar.com.au
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Try and get a spot within good earshot of the DJ at Honkytonks or spread your group out on one of the padded benches along the walls. Take a moment to look around the walls themselves at the art on display, Honkytonks is famous for supporting local Canberra artists. Order a jug of white or red sangria and share it around, it’s inexpensive, delicious and easy for everyone to buy a round. Honkytonks drinkhonkytonks.com.au
9:00pm
Molly is a pain to find, but that’s the point – it’s the original Canberra speakeasy. Once you enter the door and descend down the stairs, you’ll see why it was worth the effort. Insane attention to detail really makes the Molly experience amazing, even the bathrooms are straight from the 1920s. Molly
Hobart Place, Canberra City molly.net.au
11:30pm
Garema Place, Canberra City
THE BAR NEXT DOOR
Hippo Co is all kinds of dusky, sexy and intimate. They’re famous for their jazz nights and whiskey but we love their cocktails so much we asked Hippo Co Bartender Cameron Bray, to help us design our very own cocktail - The HerCanberra. We can also highly recommend the Snow Drop or the Limewire.
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DANCE THE KNIGHT AWAY
Knightsbridge is one of the most popular late night destinations on the Northside with an interesting crowd of older university students, Braddon hospitality workers and young professionals. It’s perfect for those who have outgrown clubbing but still appreciate an optional dance floor. Knightsbridge Penthouse
34 Mort Street, Braddon knightsbridgepenthouse.com.au
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8:00pm
Hippo Co
Garema Place, Canberra City hippoco.com.au
The HerCanberra by Hippo Co
Poor Toms gin...................................... 30ml Creme De Mure................................... 15ml Fresh Lemon juice............................... 30ml Sugar syrup............................................ 15ml
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THE ART LOVER'S ITINERARY TAKE A DAY TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN CULTURE, FROM CONTEMPORARY ART TO ARCHITECTURE, CRAFT, PHOTOGRAPHY, PRINT, DESIGN AND CUISINE. YOU MAY BE SURPRISED TO FIND THAT SOME OF THE MOST STUNNING AND CREATIVE SPACES IN CANBERRA ARE ITS UNDER-THE-RADAR GEMS. HERE IS OUR SUGGESTED ITINERARY FOR AN ARTFUL DAY IN CANBERRA. Writer Javier Steel Thank you to George Rose, Cohen Gum, Matt Tindale and Vanessa Wright for assisting.
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A MONSTER BREAKFAST
Fuel up for your journey with breakfast at Monster kitchen and bar. Admire the buildings interior, the quirky furnishings, considered use of sustainable materials and, of course, the art, so much art! It is a place like no other. Monster kitchen and bar
Hotel Hotel, 25 Edinburgh Avenue, NewActon hotel-hotel.com.au
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DISCOVER NEWACTON
Now that you’re fuelled up, grab a coffee to go and wander through the weird and wonderful art precinct that is NewActon. You’ll discover fascinating sculptures, large-scale metalwork, communal gardens, street art and more in every pocket of the precinct (even the elevators). newacton.com.au
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THE IMAGINISTS
Head north-east to Canberra Contemporary Art Space (CCAS) Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon. Here you’ll find contemporary art exhibitions by emerging local, national and international artists. CCAS aims to provide audiences with imaginative, innovative and daring visual art as well as performances between exhibitions. For visitors, this means variety – you’ll never get tired of ‘the same old’ here. CCAS Gorman Arts Centre
55 Ainslie Avenue, Braddon ccas.com.au
but with a low key, local aspect where you can discuss art practice with makers and creators or simply grab a coffee and roam at your own pace. If you’re looking for those oneof-a-kind designer items, you’ll love the shopping in Braddon. While you’re there, head down to the Ori building and check out Agency, showcasing local craftsmanship and designs that you’ll want to buy immediately. The Hamlet
16 Lonsdale Street, Braddon Agency
30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon agency.craftact.org.au
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LET US SHOP
Make your way a couple of blocks over to The Hamlet on Lonsdale Street. It’s a cultural hub of local makers, creators and foodies. Now’s the time for another caffeine hit or a snack from one of the street food vans parked out front. Venture through to POD Gallery – a rotating space leased out to makers, artists, writers and designers. Also head in to Kin Gallery and check out the stunning contemporary jewellery and objects by local artisans. The Hamlet is a hive of activity and creative inspiration,
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Take a drive on the suburban side, all the way over to Beaver Galleries in Deakin, filled with fascinating Contemporary Australian art. Of all the privately owned galleries in Canberra this one is the largest and most diverse – meaning that there’s something here for all tastes. Within the four galleries you’ll find various exhibitions showcasing everything from ornate ceramics to vibrant paintings and in the garden you’ll see captivating, chunky sculptures and intricate metalwork. The quality of wares in the gallery shop is outstanding and if you’re an art collector you’ll be pleased to know that the gallery has plenty of stunning pieces of art for sale. Beaver Galleries
81 Denison Street, Deakin beavergalleries.com.au
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A PALATABLE LUNCH
For lunch, you need only walk through to the Palette café. Set within the contemporary gallery space, the Café offers a sophisticated menu that won’t disappoint. Enjoy the downtime while you can, a world of art awaits you. The Palette Cafe
Inside Beaver Galleries, 81 Denison Street, Deakin thepalettecafe.com.au
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Art and photography lovers alike will enjoy a stop at PhotoAccess in Manuka. It’s the leading destination for viewing contemporary photo and media based art in Canberra. With three intimate gallery spaces, PhotoAccess can be showing multiple experimental and innovative exhibitions at a time. Manuka Arts Centre
Corner Manuka Circle and New South Wales Crescent, Griffith photoaccess.org.au
3:00pm
MEGALO
At the heart of Kingston lies Megalo Print Studio and Gallery, exhibiting and facilitating the practices of etching, lithography, relief painting and screenprinting. See artists at work, noting the extraordinary process of printmaking. Take in the up-close detail and texture of a screen-printed piece and marvel at the vibrancy of layered paint on paper. Megalo
21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston megalo.org
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CRAFT IN THE CITY
Head to Civic and make your way to the Craft ACT art gallery on London Circuit. Check out the amazing talent that this city has to offer in all of its forms, from textile design to metalwork through to glasswork, jewellery design, ceramics, furniture and object making.
Honkytonks
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SIP AND CHILL
It’s been an art-tastic day, but you’re still up for more? Spend the afternoon relaxing with a drink or two (or more) while you sit back and absorb local art at the gallery-bars of Canberra’s CBD. Get your culture and Mexican food fix at Beach Burrito Civic – be sure to try their sangria, it’s delicious, fresh and fruity. When you’re ready, make your way over to Honkytonks, where the atmosphere is as thick as the incense. Try an interesting beer, or sip on a Margarita and spend the night chilling, listening to and admiring yet another one of Canberra’s alternative creative spaces. Beach Burrito Company
181 City Walk, Canberra City
Craft ACT
beachburritocompany.com
Level 1, North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra City
Honkytonks
craftact.org.au
Garema Place, Canberra City drinkhonkytonks.com.au
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THE FOOD LOVER'S ITINERARY CANBERRA'S FOOD SCENE IS EXPLODING, AND THE NUMBER OF NEW PLACES POPPING UP MAKE CHOOSING SOMEWHERE TO EAT AN OVERWHELMING TASK. HERE ARE SOME PLACES THAT FLY UNDER THE CULINARY RADAR BUT ARE WELL WORTH A LOOK. DO IT IN A DAY OR SPREAD IT ACROSS A COUPLE - IT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH YOUR STOMACH CAN TAKE! Writer Belinda Neame
8.30am
BREAKFAST
Find yourself tucked away in one of Canberra’s oldest laneways. Oozing historical charm, you will find Loading Zone situated in Odgers Lane at the back of the Melbourne Building. Loading Zone don’t have set menus, they like to change things up daily. You will find some irresistible breakfast items on the menu like a soft boiled egg atop soft parmesan polenta with a wild mushroom and caramelised onions ragu, or for those who love something sweet, perhaps ricotta hot cakes with whipped mascarpone, honey and a fresh berry salad. With a focus on local produce and friendly service, you will adore this little laneway beauty. Loading Zone
Odgers Lane, Canberra City Instagram @loadingzonecanberra
10.30am
MORNING TEA
Instead of jumping straight back in the car, why not take a stroll through the city and walk off that breakfast! Completely tucked away in Hillside Lane, you will find Kindle Café. Morning tea will have you choosing from good old fashioned favourites like muffins, friands and croissants or maybe indulge in decadent eclairs, tartlets from lemon thyme meringue to caramello, wagon wheels and a delicious range of gluten free slices; all made by Kindle’s in house pastry chef. To drink, why not try the dark roasted Colombian coffee poured through a lever coffee machine; house made iced teas or a fresh fruit spritzers. With friendly and personalised service, you will be happy that you found this funky, little eclectic spot. Kindle Café
Hillside Lane, off Ainslie Place, Canberra City Instagram @kindlecafe
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Time to hop back in the car and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Highgate Ln. Coffee Roasters can be found at the Cusack Centre in Kingston – you will be pleasantly surprised what this small dark, industrial style café has to offer. As the name suggests, Highgate Ln. Coffee Roasters do inhouse, small batch roasting of carefully selected coffee from around the world and are currently offering four different blends and single origin coffees. The service is warm and friendly and they offer takeaway coffee, retail coffee beans, dine-in all day breakfast and lunch. The menu is fresh and delicious and has plenty of options for all dietary requirements. Choose from things like an open BLT, thai salad, potato onion rosti and smoked salmon stack or a lentil burger. You could sit here all day and hide from the world! Highgate Ln. Coffee Roasters
Highgate Lane, off Eyre Street, Kingston
COFFEE HIT + AFTERNOON TEA 3:00pm
It’s definitely coffee time so jump in the car and head out to ‘the burbs’ for your afternoon caffeine hit. The doors recently flung open on this old, derelict shopping centre in one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs – Aranda. Two Before Ten has brought life back to this hub and there’s a buzz in the air with the locals. What was once a run down building with a car park full of seedy activity, has fast become a thriving community. Roasting their own coffee on premise, Two Before Ten are passionate about taste quality in the cup, traceability from origin and freshness.
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68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda twobeforeten.com.au
5:00pm
PRE-DINNER DRINKS
A new kid on the block, The Canberra Wine House, nestled inside The Dickson Tradies and has a warm and intimate atmosphere. Recently refurbished, you will be completely surprised from the moment you walk in. Immerse yourself in a room filled to the brim with our region's internationally-renowned drops. With complimentary tastings, a magnificent wine bar, a tapas menu comprised of entirely local produce, and competitively-priced takeaway bottle purchases, The Canberra Wine House is the perfect spot for a pre-dinner drink. The Canberra Wine House
Inside The Dickson Tradies, 2 Badham Street, Dickson thetradies.com.au
17:00pm
DINNER
This gorgeous gem is hidden away amongst the beautiful established gardens of Pialligo Plant Farm. This quaint character filled; fully restored 1930's cottage offers a unique dining experience. Using ingredients from local farmers markets, producers and their own kitchen garden, this creative kitchen and restaurant team will wine and dine you with a beautiful menu. From portobello mushrooms, confit Tasmanian salmon, charred wagyu beef with celeriac slaw and parmesan crisp and zucchini blossom leek risotto, pumpkin with blue cheese sauce, the list goes on. A truly decadent way to spend a night out for dinner, we also hear rave reviews of their breakfast degustations. Pod Food
12 Beltana Road, Pialligo podfood.com.au
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Head back to where you started, at the historic Melbourne Building in the city. Soju Girl is a modern re-invention of the pub concept. It's a beautiful intimate space, where you can relax amongst the art lined walls and finish the day off with a drink from the bar menu. You will be wowed by the extensive beverage list which includes fresh and fun cocktails, a comprehensive wine list showcasing specialty regional wines and Australian and imported beers on tap. How about a Mango Margarita for those who like it fruity - Cuervo Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, Lime and Mango. With some pretty amazing coeliac and vegetarian-friendly food, it's the perfect spot to finish off your day of discovery. Soju Girl
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THE FAMILY ITINERARY CANBERRA HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER FAMILIES THAT IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO FIT EVERYTHING INTO ONE DAY, SO FOR THIS TRAIL WE’VE FOCUSSED ON SOME OF THE TRULY HIDDEN GEMS JUST WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED. Writer Amanda Whitley
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PLAY UP AT MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE
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Rise and shine! Most kids are early risers, so let’s make the most of the day and hit the road, bound for Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, about 45 minutes drive from the centre of the city. Kids will love it – you can see koalas, emus, kangaroos, platypus, the endangered Brush-tail Rockwallaby, reptiles, possums and echidnas and more! There are always lots of guided walks and activities on offer, and the discovery playground will burn off any leftover energy. Off Paddy's River Road, via Cotter Road (Weston Creek), Tidbinbilla tidbinbilla.act.gov.au
CANBERRA DEEP SPACE COMMUNICATION COMPLEX 10am
Next stop is the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex. Here you can marvel at the giant antenna dishes that send commands to, and receive data from, spacecraft exploring planets hundreds of millions and billions of kilometres from Earth. Must dos? Check out the piece of the Moon that's over 3.8 billion years old or the latest images from across the Solar System, see spacecraft models, and discover the foods that astronauts eat.
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Everyone will be hungry by now, so before getting down to the fun stuff, fill little tums at the Station Stop Café at Yarralumla Play Station, one of the best child friendly cafés in town. Then comes the hard part—deciding what to do first! Take a ride on the miniature train "Bluebell", play a round of mini golf on the 36-hole Canberra-themed course, or see the animals at the Petite Park Petting Zoo. 9 Pescott Lane, Yarralumla westonparkrailway.com.au
Back in Canberra, head straight for the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. PLAY UP—The Right to Shelter pokes its tongue out at the idea that museums are hands off and is Canberra’s best keep secret for toddler play, with plenty to offer primary school kids. Let them loose with the new life size cubby, doll houses, craft activities, videos, books, touch screens and more while you chill out in a comfy bean bag with a book or music. 18 King George Terrace, Parkes moadoph.gov.au
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There’s still time for one last adventure! Head just down the road to Regatta Point and you’ll find Brick By Brick at the National Capital Exhibition. Here, kids can create their own capital or replicate iconic buildings in Canberra using Lego and Duplo blocks, with construction sheets available to copy the design of some of our national institutions. National Capital Exhibition, Regatta Point, Parkes nationalcapital.gov.au
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Our popular family space just got better!
THE RIGHT TO SHELTER sets the theme for PLAY UP until August 2016.
NEW TO PLAY UP a life size cubby, doll houses, craft activities, videos, books, touch screens and more – all exploring a child's right to shelter.
A space curated for, with and by children.
PLAY UP— The Right to Shelter broadcast partner: ABC
King George Terrace, Parkes moadoph.gov.au | (02) 6270 8222 Open daily 9am–5pm | Cafe open daily /museumofaustraliandemocracy /MoAD_Canberra Sign up to e-news on the website
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THE FASHIONISTA'S ITINERARY GET YOUR RETAIL THERAPY BY GETTING OFF THE BEATEN PATH AND INTO SOME OF CANBERRA'S BEST BOUTIQUES. HERE'S HOW TO SPEND A STYLISH DAY EXPLORING SOME GREAT LOCAL FASHION. Writer Hayley O'Neill
PLEASURE BEFORE BUSINESS
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Dive into an ocean of pre-loved vintage garments. Scroll through the racks at Material Pleasures to find contemporary designer items. This is a place where it pays to take your time. Material Pleasures
3 Barrier Street, Fyshwick 9.00am
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Before a massive day of shopping it’s best to get energised with a light breakfast. You don’t want to feel bloated before a big day of trying on clothes but you also want to have enough energy to get through the day. ONA Coffee House's award-winning brew will give you a caffeine kick, while their menu will have you ready and raring to go. ONA Coffee House
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BOUTIQUE HEAVEN
Head over to Manuka; you’ll find a wide selection of funky boutiques in their fashion precinct. Boutiques worthy of a browse include Gertrude, Things of Desire, Escala and Momento Dezigns. You’ll find a selection of high quality designer apparel, accessories and shoes within these boutiques.
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By now, you'll be in desperate need of a pit stop to rest your weary feet. Stop at Gus' -it's been serving up delicious food and great service since 1968.
16 Lonsdale Street, Braddon Tip You’re It
5/18 Lonsdale Street, Braddon tipyoureit.com.au Designer Op Shop
Gus' Café
Garema Arcade Bunda Street, City guscafe.com.au
18 Lonsdale Street, Braddon designeropshop.com.au Pink Ink Boutique
Gertrude Boutique
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1 Bougainville Street, Manuka
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Things of Desire
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Shop 6 Style Arcade, Manuka
Rebel Muse rebelmuse.com.au
todesire.com.au Escala
Agency agency.craftact.org.au
21 Bougainville Street, Manuka escala-shoes.com.au
itrip iskip itripiskip.com
Momento Dezigns
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Assemblage Project assemblageproject.com
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Hop back in the car and make your way to the city—leave your car in one of the multistorey carparks and get your walking shoes on, rather than circling the block for a spot nearby. Head to Garema Place to discover Landspeed Records' new and vintage fashion, as well as a wide range of CDs, records and band merch. Want to get your high street fashion fix? Canberra Centre is a must-visit. Landspeed Records
30 Garema Place, City Canberra Centre
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THE HIPSTER UNDERBELLY
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After lunch, hit Lonsdale Street and spend the rest of the afternoon in bustling Braddon. This stylish strip is overflowing with interesting boutiques that feature local designers. Make sure to stop at The Hamlet, Tip You’re It, Designer Op Shop, Lellow Kids, Pink Ink and finish off with the Ori building which houses Rebel Muse, itrip iskip, Agency, Assemblage Project and Braddon Tailors.
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DO YOU REMEMBER A TIME, LONG BEFORE GOOGLE MAPS, WHEN YOU WANDERED THROUGH A CITY – ONE EITHER FAMILIAR OR FOREIGN – ONLY TO TAKE A WRONG TURN INTO A LITTLE-KNOWN LANEWAY? Writer Catherine Carter
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Perhaps you peered down the alleyway, or took a peak around the corner, hesitating to take the next step into the dark concrete shadows.
gold rush era slum – although bearded bushrangers have been replaced by hairy hipsters, and opium dens have made way for cafés and clothing stores.
Today, depending on where you live or where you wander, that trepidation no longer exists. Instead, cities around the world are embracing laneways as places of secrets and surprises - where hole-in-wall cafés and cool artworks rub shoulders with cosmopolitan boutiques and bars. And it’s time Canberra embraced the laneway culture too.
In Sydney, the main drags of George and Pitt streets were fronted by a freshwater stream, with a series of informal paths providing rear access to gardens, stables and storage areas. City builders understood that laneways were more than just alternate access points to property, but arteries into the beating heart of an expanding city.
Some Australian cities undoubtedly have a head-start on enlivening their laneways. Melbourne, of course, is famous for its maze of laneways – and we have city planner Hoddle and his remarkable grid to thank for that. The city’s cross-hatch pattern of wide boulevards intersected by smaller streets dates back to the Victorian era, with laneways servicing horses and carts. Little Lonsdale Street still bears the hallmarks of its history as a
Sydney City Lord Mayor Clover Moore, who is driving the cultural transformation of the CBD, sees reactivating laneways as an opportunity for “residents, workers and visitors to slow down and enjoy the city.” Over the last few years, the City of Sydney has invested in new paving and footpaths, lighting and art installations. Some sections of laneways have been closed to traffic, improving the experience for pedestrians and encouraging diners to linger longer.
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PUBLIC ART HAS BEEN PARTICULARLY SUCCESSFUL IN RECASTING THE ONCE DARK AND DIRTY THOROUGHFARES INTO VIBRANT AND WELCOMING PUBLIC SPACES.
Public art has been particularly successful in recasting the once dark and dirty thoroughfares into vibrant and welcoming public spaces. Further afield, Detroit now boasts an outdoor art gallery in a block-long laneway, while five alleys in London have been transformed into an edible garden. The people of Minneapolis decided the best way to bring their laneways to life was to rename them with evocative monikers such as Possum Trail and Pineapple Plant Alley. This captured the imaginations of the community, and spurred more investment into forgotten parts of the city. In Canberra, our laneways don’t need to be the realm of garbage and garages. The success of Loading Zone in Odgers Lane, the street party in Tocumwal Lane and the narrow strip of cafes between Gus’ and Garema Place tell us that Canberrans are open to laneway culture. Imagine turning the Sydney and Melbourne buildings inside-out to reveal laneways lined with restaurants and retail offerings. Picture the central spine of Manuka dotted with carts selling books, art and antiques. Consider Bunda Street’s graffitied walls transformed by Banksy’s art and a bohemian vibe. It’s time to get lost and found in our laneways. ¡
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THEY'RE THE WOMEN BRAVELY LEADING THE CHARGE AGAINST CANBERRA'S BIG ISSUES: ISSUES THAT MAY BE UNCOMFORTABLE TO TALK ABOUT BUT ARE REACHING DEVASTATING PROPORTIONS IN OUR CITY. WITH RISING SUICIDE, DRUG USE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RATES, THESE WOMEN ARE FIGHTING TO ENSURE THEIR CAUSE DOESN’T BECOME ANOTHER OVERLOOKED STATISTIC. MEET SIX LEADERS STARTING THEIR OWN QUIET REVOLUTION. Writer Laura Peppas Photographer Martin Ollman Hair Peter Magro – Pony & Pins Makeup Ali Price Art Direction Javier Steel
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MIRJANA WILSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ACT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS SERVICE
of this for the ACT community is that it helps to makes the problem tangible and devastatingly real in a population of 380,000.”
It's been a turbulent year for Mirjana Wilson. The violent death of Tara Costigan and a string of Canberra women hurled the Executive Director of the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service into the public eye; suddenly bringing to light the issue she had been tirelessly campaigning about for years.
Mirjana's goal is to ensure more women seek support through services and programs provided by the Domestic Violence Crisis Service, including a 24/7 crisis line, civil and criminal court advocacy and case tracking, outreach for children and young people that have experienced domestic/family violence and therapeutic support groups that promote healing post violence.
“It [put] domestic violence front and centre in the public’s minds…but it’s always sad when it takes such a tragic event for it to get there,” Mirjana says. Despite slowly changing attitudes, Mirjana believes there’s still a lot of shame and “judgement” surrounding domestic violence. The staggering fact is it continues to be the leading contributor to death, disability and illness in women aged 15 to 44 years. And while the actual number of people affected and experiencing domestic violence in Canberra is difficult to know, in the 2014–15 financial year DVCS supported a record number of people through its 24/7 crisis line and direct crisis intervention with ACT Policing, with 17,697 crisis calls made an increase from 11,250 five years ago. “These are just the ones we know about,” says Mirjana. “The relevance
“My ongoing challenge is for our sector to be taken seriously…there is a need for a comprehensive approach for achieving changes in community attitudes and behaviours related to violence against women,” she says. “Alongside this is the relentless need to fight for funding and ensure that I am invited to have a seat at the table when policies and best practice programs are being conceived and implemented. The constantness of this survival game can be exhausting but what always overrides and keeps me going is the passion – for social justice, for gender equity, for safety and support for all people affected by domestic/ family violence.”
“IT [PUT] DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FRONT AND CENTRE IN THE PUBLIC’S MINDS…BUT IT’S ALWAYS SAD WHEN IT TAKES SUCH A TRAGIC EVENT FOR IT TO GET THERE,”
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HELEN WATCHIRS, ACT HUMAN RIGHTS AND DISCRIMINATION COMMISSIONER
won’t be believed, or they don’t have the time and energy to seek a remedy,” she says. “We know from the National Telephone Survey about prevalence, nature and reporting of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces that about 33 per cent of women have experienced sexual harassment (and 9 per cent of men).
Canberra is often praised for being an affluent city, but ACT Human Rights and Discrimination Commissioner Helen Watchirs believes it could actually be a detriment when it comes to human rights awareness.
These statistics show that people are very reluctant to complain about sexual harassment, even though the process is relatively successful and quick.” Helen has made it her duty to empower vulnerable and isolated people to get a ‘fair go’ in society, and not go along with majority prejudice and stigma.
“There are many hidden human rights issues in all societies, but in Canberra because we are relatively affluent and well-educated, the situation can be less obvious for us to see vulnerable people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and discrimination because of their disability, race, age, sexuality and gender diversity,” says Helen.
But how do we as a community overcome discrimination and human rights problems? Helen believes it’s important to know that they exist, make people feel safe to complain and improve enforcement and education about rights and responsibilities. “It is also important that bystanders take a more active role in speaking out if they see something adverse happen, and offering support to the person who may feel too vulnerable to speak up for herself or himself,” she says.
In particular, Helen believes sexual harassment is an under-reported issue. In 2014–15 the ACT Human Rights Commission received six complaints about sexual harassment, and in 2013-14 seven complaints, but she is concerned that’s only the “tip of the iceberg.” “Women experiencing sexual harassment may not make a complaint for various reasons, whether they prefer to keep the issue secret because they are ashamed, think that they
"STATISTICS SHOW THAT PEOPLE ARE VERY RELUCTANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT..."
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CARRIE LEESON, CEO OF LIFELINE CANBERRA
“It’s a seven day a week job but very family focused and supportive of my young family," she says.
As the CEO of Lifeline Canberra, Carrie Leeson is facing an uphill battle. Suicide remains the leading cause of death for Australians aged between 15 and 44 years of age, claiming the lives of 2522 Australians in 2013 nationally.
“Lifeline provides an anonymous and professional environment for those who feel lost or stuck to articulate their thoughts and feelings, to reflect on their journey, and to find a way forward, however that may look.”
In the ACT alone, the rate of suicide has jumped by just over 50 per cent from 2012–13. Carrie believes the first step is to dispel the myth that talking about suicide leads to more suicide. “We are working hard to educate and instil confidence in communities around Australia to get the conversations happening around mental health and suicide,” she says.
One of Carrie’s priorities now is to look into the factors that have led to Canberra’s rate of suicide increase. “It is certain that more research and measurement is imperative if we are to understand this better,” she says. “We are calling on government for this to be a priority.”
“The reality is, if we as a community are better engaged and more confident in speaking to one another about our health and our need for help this will lead to a better future for all.” As CEO, Carrie is primarily accountable for the strategic leadership, corporate and financial management, governance and risk, as well as community and stakeholder engagement of the organisation.
Carrie believes one of the most effective ways to bring about change is “to educate ourselves.” “This can bring about the confidence to ask a loved one, friend, colleague or stranger if they are ok, and more importantly give one the skills to assist if the answer is not a positive one,” she says. “We all know the power of speech, but only those who have spoken out about their experience know how truly liberating and healing it can be.”
"THE REALITY IS, IF WE AS A COMMUNITY ARE BETTER ENGAGED AND MORE CONFIDENT IN SPEAKING TO ONE ANOTHER ABOUT OUR HEALTH AND OUR NEED FOR HELP THIS WILL LEAD TO A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL."
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“Over 9,000 children in the ACT each year are estimated to have been exposed to harmful drug use in the home,” says Sharon.
While drug and alcohol misuse is often in the spotlight, it's for all the wrong reasons, says Sharon Tuffin. As the Acting CEO for Karralika Programs, a Residential and outreach drug treatment programme for families and individuals, Sharon is campaigning to “change the conversation” about alcohol and drug dependence.
“By acknowledging the human face of dependence, rather than a label or an amorphous group, we start to understand that they could be our fathers, mothers, daughters and sons, aunties, uncles, cousins, grandparents and friends and as such are worthy of our compassion, support and encouragement to talk about their struggles and to access treatment that works, creating a vision of their own recovery.”
“We need to talk about the person, not the ‘addict’, or the ‘ice scourge’ as this only perpetuates the stigma and discrimination so many of our clients and others in the community face daily,” she says. “The term ‘war on drugs’ is not helpful as it implies a winner and a loser. If we take this approach, everyone loses.”
Sharon’s goal is to establish a program for older people that provides information, education and prevention services, as well as outreach and support groups to help people connect and curb risky drinking. “Another of our goals is to continue to strengthen and grow our Family Program,” she says. “This is the only comprehensive residential drug and alcohol program for families, where children up to the age of 12 can reside with their parents whilst seeking treatment in the ACT and southern half of NSW.”
Currently, one in five ACT residents aged 14 years and over consume alcohol at levels that place them at risk of lifetime harm, leaving very few individuals and families untouched by this significant community problem.
“WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THE PERSON, NOT THE ‘ADDICT’, OR THE ‘ICE SCOURGE' AS THIS ONLY PERPETUATES THE STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION..."
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FRANCES CRIMMINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF YWCA CANBERRA Gender equality can so easily be pushed aside as simply a “feminist ideal”, says Executive Director of YWCA Canberra Frances Crimmins. “I find that when I’m talking about issues like the pay equity gap, the lack of women in leadership positions and other structural issues of gender inequality, I’m generally met with less resistance... these are still ‘safe’ conversations to have,” she says. “Sadly though, this is not the case when we talk about some of the more pervasive, ‘hidden’ issues of gender equality. For me, the biggest indicator that gender inequality still exists in our society, and the issue we are not yet ready as a community to truly respond to, is violence against women.” As Executive Director, Frances is the public face of YWCA Canberra, and is committed to eliminating all forms of violence against women, fostering the development of women and girls’ leadership, and ensuring women are able to exercise their sexual and reproductive health and rights.
“As a feminist organisation, we believe everyone has a right to contribute to, and share equally in the benefits of the community’s social, cultural and economic development,” she says. “Achieving gender equality is the key goal that underpins our work.” Frances argues gender equality is at “the root” of violence against women. “Sadly, many women today face death threats, rape threats, and violent outbursts on social media, simply for voicing their opinions,” she says. “These kinds of incidents of sexism and harassment largely go unchallenged. If you ask any woman whether they would report the attacks they face online, they most likely wouldn’t know where to start. By not calling out this behaviour, and not challenging everyday sexism, we are in fact contributing to detrimental societal views on the roles of men and women, which feeds into men’s violence against women.”
"...WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A RIGHT TO CONTRIBUTE TO, AND SHARE EQUALLY IN THE BENEFITS OF THE COMMUNITY’S SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT”
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CHRYSTINA STANFORD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CANBERRA RAPE CRISIS CENTRE In person, Chrystina Stanford, Chief Executive Officer of the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre, cuts a diminutive figure, but her voice carries a long way. For years she has been determined to get the public talking more openly about sexual assault and child sexual assault; arguing that discussion is “crucial” within the broader violence against women agenda. “Child sexual assault affects one in three girls and one in six boys, and sexual violence impacts on one in fourfive women across an adult life time,” she says. “Statistically the ACT parallels other states in rates of sexual assault and child sexual assault, bearing in mind it is also a crime that is so vastly under reported. As a community we need to change our attitudes towards women so that we place more value on women and children. As long as the power imbalance that we currently have is allowed to continue, we will always see sexual violence within our community.”
As part of her role, Chrystina responds to complaints and ensures that the issue of sexual assault is visible in forums both locally and nationally as part of our framework for systemic advocacy. The most difficult part of the job is trying to give security to the community and staff at the centre in times that are uncertain. “Each year we respond to more and more people and we reach many more than the previous year, yet despite our high levels of creativity we struggle because our resources do not expand to meet the growing demand on different areas of our agency,” she says. Chrystina believes sexual assault is often minimised in its severity of impact because “we don't really want to think that a person known and trusted to another adult or child could sexually assault them. If we do not speak about sexual violence specifically we run the risk of silencing thousands of people in our community and it is our job to speak for those who at the time have chosen not to, or cannot speak for themselves.” ¡
"WE DON'T REALLY WANT TO THINK THAT A PERSON KNOWN AND TRUSTED TO ANOTHER ADULT OR CHILD COULD SEXUALLY ASSAULT THEM.”
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WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES A DISH ICONIC? WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE FOOD THAT IS RAVED ABOUT ACROSS CANBERRA, EVEN THE WORLD? WHAT INDEFINABLE QUALITIES MAKE PEOPLE LINE UP FOR HOURS JUST TO EXPERIENCE A FLEETING TASTE? WE ASKED FOUR CANBERRANS WHO SHOULD KNOW…AND WE BEGGED THEM TO SHARE THEIR SECRETS. Writers Amanda Whitley and Beatrice Smith Photographer Rebecca Doyle
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Freakshake They’re the fully loaded milkshakes that put Manuka on the map. They are, of course, Pâtissez’s ‘Freakshakes’, aka the Muddy Pat, Nutty Pat, Nutella & Salty Pretzel and French Vanilla shakes. With queues for hours and international hysteria, co-owner Anna Petridis reveals that the ‘Freakshakes’ almost didn’t make it into the menu. Luckily Anna’s business partners didn’t prematurely kill the golden goose and the rest, as they say, is history. We asked Anna how we could get re-create the Pâtissez milkshake at home. While she wasn’t keen to give out the exact recipe, she did pass on some valuable tips. “Pick a flavour you love and go from there,” suggests Anna. “You have to be messy and just have a lot of fun with it, however, the point is not to go to the lolly section in the supermarket and buy absolutely everything and just jam it in the top. Create something based around a dessert or flavour you really love!” And “Garnish garnish garnish!!!! Not just the top but the whole jar or cup or whatever you use. It should be an experience where you feel like a kid again and you’re licking your fingers clean at the end.” Pâtissez
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Brodburger It all started in 2009 with a tiny red caravan in a lonely carpark next to Lake Burley Griffin; six years on, Brodburger is synonymous with ‘Canberra’s best burger’. Queues are a given; there’s even an app to let you order your burger in advance and avoid the hour-long wait. So, what is it about Brodburgers that inspire this dedication? We asked cofounder Joelle Bou-Jaoude for her tips on creating a perfect burger.
“One of Brodburger’s biggest secret is the quality of meat...”
“The idea of a perfect burger differs from person to person. For us it all starts with knowing your ingredients, knowing where they come from and their freshness. For perfection and quality there is no cutting corners,” she says. “One of Brodburger’s biggest secret is the quality of meat and consistency. When you eat a burger the beef patty should speak for itself and not need anything more than being cooked to perfection (medium) on a flame grill with nothing but a pinch of salt and pepper.” Brodburger
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Bacon Ice Cream Described as the ‘ice cream alchemist’, Frugii’s John Marshall is the closest thing Canberra has to Zumbo. Whipping up flavours like Tim Tam, salted butter caramel, candied orange, cardamom, musk stick, popcorn, black licorice and sambuca … plus the more ‘out there’ blue cheese, cloves, and bacon, he pushes the boundaries of the traditional ice cream experience. “I was of course inspired by Heston Blumenthal’s TV Series and book where he did his now infamous ‘Bacon and Egg’ Ice Cream,” explains John. “However, not one for ice cream tasting ‘eggy’ I decided to make my own version where it’s more of a balance between sweet and savoury flavours.” Here’s how you can create it at home.
Full Cream Milk............................................ 375g Sugar................................................................... 140g Cream................................................................. 175g Egg Yolk............................................................ 40g Bacon Fat (rendered) to taste! Cubed smoked Bacon.................................... 200g+ Heat milk to 30°C; add half the sugar, stir frequently. Whisk the egg yolks, and remaining sugar to a light colour. At 50°C, add half the milk to the egg yolks stirring quickly (this step is called tempering), then return egg and milk mix to remaining half of milk in saucepan – continue stirring. At 84°C, custard through sieve into a container, add hot rendered bacon fat, cover surface with gladwrap, and chill overnight. Churn using equipment instructions. Serve and eat. Mmm...bacon.
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Six months after it opened its doors in 2013, Braddon’s enfant terrible made the cover of Australian Gourmet Traveller with their modern take on a childhood favourite. “Some say it was the dessert that put Canberra dining on the map,” says owner Gus Armstrong. “The most important element of this dish is the caramel. It needs to be dark and carry a rich flavour. Before adding butter and cream, the sugar and glucose is taken to 182 degrees. Dark toasty caramel will give great contrasting flavour to the cool buttery ice cream.” Gus says that fresh popped corn, dressed while hot with just enough butter and fresh sea salt, is essential; so, too, is temperature. Aim for piping hot caramel and cool ice cream to ensure your sundae is bang on.
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Combine water, sugar and glucose and boil without stirring until hardball stage—127°C. Now add the peanuts and continue cooking until hard crack stage-148°C, stirring constantly, making sure nothing catches in the saucepan.
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Then take off the heat and stir in the butter, baking soda. Immediately pour mixture onto prepared baking sheets and spread out as thinly and evenly as possible. Leave to cool and set. Then break into desired shapes.
Peanut Brittle
Buttered Popcorn Ice Cream
3 cups sugar 2 cups water 1 ½ cups glucose 3/4 cup finely chopped peanuts 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp baking soda
Heat the cream, milk and vanilla bean gently in a pot and pour over the popped corn, leaving it to infuse for 24 hours in cool room. Now strain the infused milk and slowly bring back to the boil. While the cream is heating up, combine the sugar and egg yolks in a bowl with a whisk until light and fluffy. Once cream has come to the boil, temper into sugar and yolks and transfer to a clean pot. Cook mixture until it has thickened and coats the back of the spoon. Cool mix and churn in ice cream machine.
Buttered Popcorn Ice cream 500ml heavy cream 500ml full cream milk 8 egg yolks 200gm sugar 2 vanilla beans 250gm seasoned popcorn
Construction
Caramel Sauce
Build dessert in a glass by layering warm caramel, peanut brittle pieces, popcorn, crushed peanuts, two perfect scoops of popcorn ice cream, more caramel, more peanut brittle, more popcorn, more peanuts until the glass is full. We garnish our sundae with a small cone placed on top.
Combine sugar, glucose and water in a saucepan and stir over a medium heat until dissolved. Then increase the heat and cook, swirling occasionally, brushing the sides down with warm water and a pastry brush, until the mix reaches 120°C (dark amber color). Remove from the heat and mix in the butter followed by the cream in a slow stream. Strain your caramel through a fine sieve.
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INTO THE DARK. WE SPY NEW MINIMALISM IN TAILORED PIECES WITH UNDERSTATED SEX APPEAL. PHOTOGRAPHER LORI CICCHINI STYLIST HAYLEY O'NEILL CREATIVE DIRECTOR JAVIER STEEL
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Nastia wears Jacket, $289, and Pants, $215, both by Veronica Maine; Shoes, $299, and Bag, $199, both by Mimco; and Sunglasses, $379, by Sunglass Hut. Opposite: Jane wears Dress, $249, Earrings, $115, and Bracelet, $99, all by Cue; Ring model's own. Also pictured Sunglasses, $379, by Sunglass Hut; and Bag, $149, by Cue.
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Jane wears Dress, $295, Earrings, $115, Bracelet, $99, Belt, $139, and Bag, $149, all by Cue; Shoes, $199.95, by Wittner; Sunglasses, $379, by Sunglass Hut; and Ring model's own Nastia wears Top, $179, and Pants, $219, both by Cue; Shoes, $299, by Mimco; Sunglasses, $379, by Sunglass Hut; Earrings, $39.95, by Devine Goddess; and Rings model's own.
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Jane wears Top, $159, and Pants, $219, both by Saba; Shoes, $199.95, by Wittner; Earrings, $115, and Bracelet, $99, both by Cue; and Bag, $16.95, by Colette by Colette Hayman. Opposite: Top, $169, and Pants, $209, both by Veronika Maine; Sunglasses, $379, by Sunglass Hut; Earrings, $115, and Bracelet, $99, both by Cue; and Ring model's own.
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Nastia wears Jacket, $465, Pants, $275, and Belt, $119, all by Cue; Earrings, $59.95, and Ring, $44.95, both by Devine Goddess.
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UP TO 5KM OF MUD, OBSTACLES, COLOUR, FOAM AND FUN!
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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2015 THOROUGHBRED PARK, CANBERRA Miss Muddy is a female only obstacle course that includes foam, mud, colour and lots of fun! Register as an individual or get your girls together and create a team. No time limit, no judgement, just an arena where you can be yourself!
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GET THE LOOK SUBTLE SEX APPEAL This season is all about feeling sexy. Be daring and try a deep neckline. For understated sex appeal try cinching in the waist.
CLEAN LINES Create a modern sensibility by wearing flowing fabrics with tailored nuances. Add wide leg pants or a sleeveless vest to an outfit to create the perfect line.
JEWEL PURPOSE With fuss-free silhouettes let your accessories make the statement. Invest in chunky earrings and bold clutches.
PRINTS CHARMING – MAKE YOUR OWN SIGNATURE PATTERN BY CLASHING SEPARATES TOGETHER OR DARE TO MATCH BY PAIRING SEPARATES WITH THE SAME PRINTS TOGETHER.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
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Mel at Brows by Mel
Hew Sandison, Daniel Unsworth, Richard Graham, Murray Barton and Rachael O'Neill at Coordinate.
EVENT COORDINATOR
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Belinda Neame
Emma Luscombe at Antique Salon
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Lori Cicchini
Jane Capel-Stanley & Nastia Zaric
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Hayley O’Neill
Jolina O’Hair
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Sally Hopman and Keren Nicholson from the National Library of Australia for their assistance with the location.
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THEY'RE NOT THE LARGE ARENAS PACKED WITH THOUSANDS OF MUSIC FANS; NO, THESE PLACES ARE SOMETHING FAR MORE UNIQUE. WE UNCOVER FIVE CANBERRA VENUES DISHING UP LIVE, LOCAL MUSIC. Writer Emily Allen
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SMITH'S ALTERNATIVE Café and bookstore by day, music venue by night. Smith's Alternative was purchased in April this year by Canberra Musicians Club founder and event coordinator Nigel McRae after the stalwart venue went into liquidation the month prior. Standing tall since 1976, the bookstore once drew committed crowds for its controversial literary selections. Once it re-opens for business, which we’re told is “always two weeks away”, Smith's will house non-genre specific, local and touring music, theatre, cabaret and burlesque. Whilst a small selection of books that can be perused in store or borrowed will still feature, a new addition to Smith's will be that of visual art displays and ‘mini galleries.’ Melbourne Building
76 Alinga Street, Canberra City smithsalternative.com
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AINSLIE & GORMAN ARTS CENTRES
BEYOND Q BOOKS | BAR | BARISTA
Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres are twin centres, located just 400 metres away from one another in Braddon.
Set aside a morning or afternoon of a weekend and do yourself a favour; Beyond Q is a little different. Tucked away downstairs at the Curtin shops, you would be forgiven for getting lost in the isles of literary delights and live music.
As Canberra’s newest dedicated music hub, the Ainslie Arts Centre has a beautifully restored concert hall that hosts a wide range of performances, including the weekly Out to Lunch lunchtime concert series which happen on a Tuesday, a monthly jazz night, a concert series presented in partnership with preeminent Australian cellist, David Pereira, and much more. At Gorman Arts Centre, the focus is multi-arts, with an extremely popular bimonthly performance poetry series, The Salt Room; a monthly experimental art and music event, Playful Sound; plus a fortnightly Art Doco series. There are events happening every single week at Ainslie and Gorman, with something for everyone. With over 42 resident artists and organisations, including five of the ACT’s Key Arts Organisations, there are multiple programs happening across both centres every single day… it’s a happening place!
The eclectic, relaxed little space showcases local, interstate and occasional international vocalists, classical guitarists, jazz bands, sliding steel guitars, Irish jigs, piano recitals, choirs, bluegrass, blues, flutes, harps and trumpets. The team at Beyond Q have been onto the winning formula of adding a little aural pleasure to their food and drink offerings for years now and to top it off, you can BYO vino. Their themed menu (Pear and Prejudice, anyone?) will keep you on your toes. Curtin Shops
Curtin Square, Curtin beyondq.com.au
Ainslie Arts Centre
Elouera Street, Braddon Gorman Arts Centre
55 Ainslie Avenue, Braddon agac.com.au
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"THERE'S NOTHING BETTER THAN LIVE MUSIC. IT'S RAW ENERGY, AND RAW ENERGY FEEDS THE SOUL" – DHANI JONES
A BITE TO EAT
WESLEY MUSIC CENTRE
This is a lively little gem that has called the Chifley Shops home for over a decade now. The award winning café is dotted with mismatched couches and vintage pieces, a backdoor courtyard with streaming sun, tap beer, food 7 days a week, plus free, live music every Sunday from 5pm; a popular tradition for locals in its fifth year.
Looking to get out from behind your desk at lunchtime and experience an increasingly popular 40 minute aural delight? The Wesley Music Centre’s Lunchtime Live concert series runs from February through to December, every Wednesday, and features students from the ANU School of Music, secondary school students, scholars, through to travelling professionals.
Their Sunday musical offerings are a mix of mainly local artists but occasionally showcase interstate and international acts edging towards contemporary folk, jazz and off beat catering to all demographics. Chifley Shops
Eggleston Crescent, Chifley abitetoeat.net.au
As well as the Wednesday performances, the Centre holds music courses, recording sessions, private lessons, examinations, master classes and lectures. The purpose-built, acoustically pleasing, 140 person venue houses some of its own instruments was set up to promote music and education. ¡ 20 National Circuit, Forrest wesleycanberra.org.au
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IN FITNESS, AS WITH LIFE, IT’S EASY TO GET STUCK IN A RUT. WHETHER YOU’RE A GYM JUNKIE, RUNNER, OR CROSSFIT ADDICT, SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED SOMETHING FRESH TO MIX UP YOUR ROUTINE. Writer Ashleigh Went
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Canberra has a rich sporting community, but what if you're looking for something out of the ordinary? We've uncovered three of the most interesting, but least known, sports to help you shake things up.
PARKOUR Ever seen those YouTube clips of people climbing walls, jumping from buildings and turning cities into their own personal playground? It’s called Parkour, and if you love the look of it, the Canberra Parkour Association are your people. While the Association itself was created at the beginning of 2014, Canberra has had an active Parkour Community for around a decade, with classes running since 2008. These days, the Association teaches over 1,000 participants every year.
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It’s a non-competitive activity where participants learn about the environment through play and exploration. Eliot Duffy, president of the Canberra Parkour Association says that it isn’t all play. “Physical training in Parkour can also be gruelling, it adopts a ‘no excuses’ utilitarian attitude.” Training itself is broad. At a Parkour class you’ll be taken through a dynamic warm up and then head out into a training spot in the city where you’ll learn vaulting, climbing, jumping or balance. Add in some games and strength and conditioning, and you have yourself a training session that requires no base level of fitness but brings a multitude of benefits like increased fitness and strength, greater confidence and a whole lot of fun. Classes run from Glebe Park in the city every Sunday canberraparkour.com.au
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THE GAME IS VERY SOCIAL, AND A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET PEOPLE AS PLAYERS ARE FROM ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS. ICE STOCK Ice Stock is also known as Bavarian Curling and while it’s been popular in Germany since the 16th century, Ice Stock Canberra has been running in Canberra since 1990. The game itself involves competitors sliding stocks over a surface, aiming for a target or to cover the longest distance. There are several disciplines including teams, target shooting and distance shooting, and all can be played on ice or on bitumen and concrete in the summer. Heather Millard, President of Stock Sport Canberra says “I love that the game brings together all sorts of people, involves physical skills I can hone and strategy to keen my brain working”.
Heather says the game is very social, and a great opportunity to meet people as players are from all ages, abilities and backgrounds. In addition to making new friends, joining Ice Stock gives players the opportunity to travel interstate for annual competitions, try out for the Australian national team and compete in the World Championships held in Europe every two years. In order to play, you need to be able to lift about four kilograms with one hand, and be able to shoot a stock, which is a similar type action to that used in lawn bowls. The Canberra Stock Sports Club plays on Thursday evenings from 6:30-830pm at the Australian Club in Mawson, and welcomes new players to come and have a try. facebook.com/CBRstocksport
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In terms of the game days themselves, you can expect a range of battles. For example, one of the group’s favourites is a ‘territory and base attack’, where Team A has to fight their way to the Team B base and then break down the gate of their fortress.
The Hundred Swords is a ‘battle sports’ group that’s been running for about three years. What are battle sports exactly? “It involves ‘melee’ battles of a medieval/fantasy nature using foam and latex weapons. You can wield swords, axes, maces – we even have archers,” say Neil Stork-Brett.
While you can wear what you please to training, on game days, The Hundred Swords outfit people in a basic tabard (coloured tunic) when they first join. As you progress you can gain health bonuses under the combat system for adding armour.
Aside from learning skills and exercise, benefits of battle sports include camaraderie and pride, as well as the social benefit of mingling with like minded medieval enthusiasts.
If you’re interested in joining The Hundred Swords, you can turn up to any of their Training or New Player Days. You’ll start with basic sword handling techniques and move on to stamina-building drills, ‘levelling up’ as you go. You can start with any level of fitness, and best of all, it’s completely free! ¡
Not to mention you can let your imagination run rampant – you can even choose to be an elf if that takes your fancy! If you’ve ever wanted to personally experience your favourite fantasy film, this is the activity for you.
Training and battles take place throughout Canberra. Find the latest by liking The Hundred Swords on Facebook. facebook.com/TheHundredSwords
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE CONCEALED THAT WE FIND SO FASCINATING? PERHAPS IT’S THE IDEA THAT SOMETHING HIDDEN MUST BE OF GREAT VALUE OR IMPORTANCE… OR IS IT THE EXCITEMENT OF NEWNESS THAT WE FIND SO INTRIGUING? THERE’S NO NEED TO PLAY DETECTIVE, SATISFY YOUR CURIOSITY WITH A GLIMPSE AT OUR TWO FAVOURITE EXCLUSIVE INTERIORS. Writer Javier Steel
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THE QT LOUNGE
The QT lounge appeals to our curious side, with its ‘members only’ exclusivity and swanky aesthetic. Perched high above the city, the lounge’s floor to ceiling windows foster magnificent views overlooking the lake and surrounds. To describe the space simply, two words come to mind: retro deluxe (old-school luxury). Creative Director, Nic Graham heads up the team responsible for the interiors of QT Canberra, along with a string of other esteemed hotel groups. Nic’s company g+a boasts a collaborative spirit, teaming up with graphic designers, engineers, artisans and makers to create fun spaces with a sense of narrative. This aspect of the company's approach is evident in the QT lounge where you’ll see sections of the room dedicated to specifically themed objects: clocks opposing
the bar and numerous glass vessels upon entry. The collections represent an assortment of styles and were no doubt sourced from various locations. These quirky touches seem to add character to the space making it unique and unforgettable. In addition to providing a relaxed high-end bar experience to members, the QT lounge offers corporate facilities. There are no boredrooms here; in fact the corporate spaces are as beautifully eccentric as the bar. Rooms are saturated with natural light, daring colour and bold graphic prints providing an opulent place to dream up ideas and to banish work blues. Stepping into the QT lounge is like stepping back in time – but it doesn’t feel dated; it’s glossy, luxurious and quite unexpected.
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Cloaked in deep colours, it’s an intimate and cosy space with rows of retro chairs cocooning around, tempting members to settle in and stay for a while. Impact pieces, statement wallpaper and vibrant colour cut through the dark palette and create an ambience that is uniquely QT Canberra. QT Canberra
1 London Circuit, Canberra +61 2 6267 1262 qtcanberra.com.au
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THE MOSAIC ROOM AT HOTEL HOTEL
In its simplest form, a mosaic is a picture made up of smaller pieces. Imagine if those smaller pieces were themselves beautiful pictures, or artworks. Now imagine those tiny pieces of art engulfing a wall. That is exactly what you’ll find in the mosaic room at Hotel Hotel – literally thousands of ceramic tiles arranged into a kaleidoscope of shapes and colours. Even those who frequent Hotel Hotel may not be aware of the incredible mosaic room, tucked away in the back corner of Monster kitchen & bar. It’s an intimate space reserved for events, from corporate gatherings to private functions, government lunches/dinners, planning sessions and wine tastings.
The room takes its name from the impressive ceramic patchwork made up of tiles by the late Dutch ceramicist Gerard Havekes. These stunning hand made pieces sourced from the late artist’s estate have been reworked to form two walls, inside and outside the illusive mosaic room. Responsible for the tiles renaissance are Hotel Hotel contributing curators, Ken Neale and Don Cameron. Entering the function space you’re taken through a door with a large, solid ceramic handle – another of Havekes’ pieces. The room is charcoal; it feels bright though, as it’s flooded with natural light pouring in from a wall of windows opposite the great mosaic. Once your eye finally lands on the wall of sheeny ceramics, you’re captured – and here you could stay, for hours –
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and still not see it all. Hundreds, maybe thousands of ceramic pieces of art come together as one. The detail and shapes, the bursts of earthy grains, primitive carvings and watery, crackled block colours create a captivating, beautiful mess. All in all, the room feels modern, uncluttered and brighter than the hotel's other various spaces – that’s the beauty of its interior. It’s a place that maintains interest without being repetitive or fatiguing. High ceilings open up the function space while wooden floorboards add warmth, offsetting cool cement and stone materials. Furnishings and fixtures are kept sleek and sophisticated. ¡ Hotel Hotel
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