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‘Inspire, create, build’: Canberra Citizen of the Year Sunita Kotnala
by NICHOLAS FULLER
Canberra’s 2025 Citizen of the Year, Sunita Kotnala, only moved to Canberra five years ago, but in that time, she has co-founded the Women’s Shed, whose CEO she is, and empowered hundreds of local women to discover the joy of working with tools, learn skills in basic home maintenance, and even consider careers in trades.
Ms Kotnala came to Australia from India as a skilled migrant 25 years ago and settled in Canberra for better working options. She says the accolade “is a very proud moment for me, because it acknowledges me as a valuable citizen”.
“Canberra has turned out to be quite different to how I perceived it
before arriving,” Ms Kotnala said. “It’s a place that is very progressive, and it’s a lovely and beautiful city which offers different options of living. It’s a big city, but it still has kind of a country feel.”
The Women’s Shed, which launched in September 2020, offers a drop-in-centre, workshops and sessions with tradespeople, catering to women aged 18 to 79. Ms Kotnala had joined a women’s shed in Sydney and enjoyed learning how to use power tools; but when she moved to Canberra, there was no similar facility. So, she, feeling isolated, and her friend Robby McGarvey, both volunteer community gardeners, decided to form one here, to help women feeling left out and lacking connection.
“As a social worker, that’s what you
do: if there’s nothing there, you try to create a new service or new group,” Ms Kotnala said.
Her background in social work and community development also gave her the skills to secure funding and the networks to promote the shed.
“The response to what we started was quite beyond my imagination,” Ms Kotnala said.
She had hoped that perhaps 30 people would join — enough to pay for admin costs; instead, 125 members signed up, and she had temporarily to close the books.
“It just shows that there is absolutely untapped demand,” Ms Kotnala said. “There are so many women who really want to learn how to manage and maintain their homes better and just learn the basic
skills so that, if they feel like creating something, they can, instead of always relying on another person, be it a qualified tradesperson or someone in their friends and family circle.”
“The Women’s Shed has become a valuable part of the Canberra community, and I see it continuing as such for quite some time to come,” Ms Kotnala said.
For more information, visit womensshedcanberra.com.au or email info@womensshedcanberra.com.au
2025 Canberra Citizen of the Year Sunita Kotnala. Photo: ACT Government
Y Commemorate Anzac Day back on the Parade Ground
ou’re invited to join the crowds expected to commemorate Anzac Day at the Australian War Memorial on Friday 25 April, marking 110 years since the ANZACs first landed at Gallipoli in the pre-dawn darkness.
And for the first time, the Anzac Day Dawn Service and the National Commemorative Service, including the RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March, will all be held on the redeveloped Parade Ground. At its centre now stands the relocated Stone of
Remembrance, a six-and-a-half-tonne monument that embodies the solemn heart of national commemoration.
Leading up to the Dawn Service, images from the Memorial’s photographic collection will be projected onto the Memorial building from dusk to midnight on 23 April and from dusk on 24 April until just before the service. Additionally, from 4:30am to 5:15am on Anzac Day, Australian Defence Force representatives will read powerful excerpts from letters and diaries of Australians who experienced war firsthand.
The Dawn Service
The Anzac Day Dawn Service will begin at 5:30am on the redeveloped Parade Ground, marking the first time the ceremony has been held on this space since 2019. Held at the heart of national remembrance, this solemn service offers a moment of collective reflection, in the stillness before sunrise — just as it was for the ANZACs landing at Gallipoli 110 years ago.
The service will be led by representatives of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with the Commemorative Address delivered by Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Matt Buckley AM CSC RAN.
The Dawn Service is a standing ceremony, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early and dress warmly to prepare for cool pre-dawn conditions.
As the service is conducted in low light and often cold conditions, on-site lighting will be provided until 5:20am. Surfaces may be uneven or slippery, so caution is advised when moving through the grounds in the pre-dawn darkness and throughout the early morning.
Following the service, the Commemorative Area will open to the public until 7:30am. Visitors will have the opportunity to place poppies at the
Roll of Honour or the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Poppies will be available from Memorial staff at the entrance for a donation.
Visitors are reminded to allow plenty of time to travel to the Memorial and to use public transport where possible. Free shuttle buses will operate from Canberra Centre and Russell Offices, and attendees walking via Anzac Parade are asked to remain on footpaths, as the road will be in use by buses. Visit Transport Canberra for more information and to register for free bus services, visit transport.act.gov.au
Honouring First Nations Service
At 7:30am, following the Dawn Service, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans and Services Association Commemorative Ceremony will take place at the For Our Country sculptural pavilion, in the Memorial’s Sculpture Garden near Limestone Avenue.
Hosted by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans and Services Association (ATSIVSA), the ceremony is a powerful and moving tribute to the service and sacrifice of First Nations peoples in the Australian Defence Force. It provides a moment for reflection, connection, and recognition of a long and proud history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander military service.
National Commemorative Service and Veterans’ March
The official National Commemorative Service will commence at 9:30am on the Parade Ground, beginning with the RSL ACT Branch Veterans’ March along Anzac Parade. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, whose members will lead the march in recognition of their centenary.
This moving procession honours the service and sacrifice of past and present members of the ADF and provides an opportunity for individuals, families and associations to pay tribute together.
This year’s Anzac Day Address will be delivered by Major Angela Uphill, a serving officer in the Australian Army and physiotherapist with the 2nd Health Brigade.
Seating is unallocated and available on a first-come basis, and large screens will be positioned throughout the grounds for easy viewing. Visitors are welcome to bring their own rugs or chairs and settle in for the morning’s proceedings.
Following the service, the Memorial’s galleries will be open from 1pm to 4pm, inviting visitors to explore the nation’s military history and honour those who served.
The Last Post
The Last Post Ceremony will start at 4:30pm and commemorate the service and sacrifice of Melbourne Anzac, Captain Edward Frederick Robert (Bob) Bage, who landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 and was killed in action 12 days later. Commemorate Anzac Day at the Australian War Memorial — a day of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude. From the stillness of
pre-dawn to the reverent notes of the Last Post, every moment offers a powerful opportunity to honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of those who have served, and continue to serve, our country.
Suggested how to vote for ACT Federal candidates
LEADER
Pre-polling for the federal election starts soon, so I thought I’d write an article suggesting how readers might like to vote if they’re interested in changing the makeup of Canberra’s federal representatives.
Now, I don’t think for a moment there will be a change of personnel.
I also think, sadly, in my view, the coalition have not quite been able to keep up the momentum
stated October 2023 with the voice referendum result, and I don’t think they have the time to arrest the swing back to the government.
The local campaign has been lacklustre, and the Liberal campaign hasn’t really given its candidates free rein to secure the media exposure they need to show their mettle and become known to the electorate.
However, having had a good look at most of the candidates, and the parties contesting the election in the ACT, I’d recommend the following.
Given my admitted bias toward the Coalition, some of this may not surprise many readers. But let me say, I have voted Labor before (for my old mate, the late Jason Hinder) and if I were in NSW, I’d vote for the Minns Government, as I think Minns
is doing a good job.
In the ACT, I’d agree with my old friend Elenor Grassby, who would often say, “If you can’t vote Labor, vote Liberal,” and indeed, vice versa. I’d make a possible exception for David Pocock, who has been a good local member.
So, here goes — in the Senate, you must vote for at least six groups above the line or at least 12 individual candidates below the line. So, you may as well vote for all seven groups or all 14 candidates standing. Rule number one in my suggested voting: whatever you do, PUT THE GREENS LAST.
So, in the Senate, I’d suggest: Liberals 1, HEART 2, David Pocock 3, Animal Justice 4, Sustainable Australia 5, ALP 6, and Greens 7 — or you can leave them o entirely.
In the House of Representatives, you must number every square. In Fenner, I’d suggest: Bola Olatunbosun (Liberals) 1, Elizabeth Kikkert (Family First) 2, Andrew Leigh (ALP) 3, and Dani Hunterford (Greens) 4.
In the seat of Canberra, I suggest voting Will Roche (Liberals) 1. Or, if you prefer true independents, you could vote Claire Miles 1 and Will Roche 2. After that, I’d recommend Claire Miles (Independent) 2, Mary-Jane Liddicoat (HEART Party) 3, Teresa McTaggart (Animal Justice) 4, Alicia Payne (ALP) 5, and Isabel Mudford (Greens) 6.
In the seat of Bean, my suggestion is David Lamberton (Liberals) 1, David Smith (ALP) 2, Jessie Price (Independent) 3, and Sam Carter (Greens) 4.
The reason I put David Smith second and Jessie Price third is because David is a sensible Labor guy, and Jessie is backed by Holmes à Court and is thus a Teal and not a true independent.
wi BILL STEFANIAK AM RFD FORMER ACT
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Peace amongst war remembrance
by GEORGIA CURRY
There are more than 1.5 million war items in the Australian War Memorial’s collection, but high above on the top of Mount Ainslie, there has been a solitary intangible tribute to peace.
Few Canberrans would know that an annual peace vigil has been held on the eve of Anzac Day since 2011, a quiet gathering without fanfare as the sun goes down.
A Chorus of Women, along with “lanternmaster” Graeme Dunstan, started the event 14 years ago to elevate peace on our national holiday of remembrance. There is no visible shrine, just songs and breaking of bread together as a symbol of shared grief, carrying hand-made lanterns as they wind their way down to the bottom of Mount Ainslie.
Chorus member Meg Rigby said they were respectful of service people who had sacrificed their lives in war, but they also wanted to return to the original purpose of the Australian War Memorial (AWM) — remembrance.
“The Memorial is actually a sacred place for the souls of those soldiers who couldn’t find a permanent resting place,” Meg said. “We never want to have war again, so it is actually about peace, not war.”
AWM director Matt Anderson said that at its heart, the AWM was an ode to peace by being a constant reminder of the human cost of war.
“When the AWM was officially opened in November 1941, the [then] Governor-General Lord Gowrie said he believed those who visited the shrine should declare: ‘never again’,” Mr Anderson said.
About 840 metres above the AWM sculpture garden, where some 150 plaques commemorate war, A Chorus of Women have been gathering to “re-imagine peace in a war-torn world”.
“We will mindfully share our individual and collective longings for enduring peace,” they say. “In the darkness we will kindle our fire and the light of our lanterns... We will sing up peace.”
So, who exactly are these women of song? They began in 2003 when about 150 women filled the
foyer of Parliament House with a song of lament - at the exact moment the Australian Government announced joining the US-led invasion of Iraq on 18
A little-known peace vigil has been held on the eve of ANZAC Day in Canberra for the past 15 years. Photo: Sarah Stitt
How to strengthen your child’s immune system
by Doctor Sandra Cabot/McRae MBBS, DRCOG
Why does my child get sick so often?
This is a common question I get asked by my patients and it’s becoming an even more frequent question. One reason is that very young children are now in childcare centres, where they’re in close proximity to other children. The younger the child, the more immature their immune system is, which means it can quickly become overwhelmed and may not have time to recover.
It’s normal for a child under six to have three to four infections a year. However, it’s not normal for them to remain unwell for weeks after the
infection has passed.
For many of my patients, the worry of frequent, recurring illness in their young family members has had a snowball effect on their lives and many have reached a point of total frustration. Frequent courses of antibiotic drugs, steroids, antihistamines and similar medications do not strengthen the immune system or treat the cause. Parents find themselves exhausting personal leave, compromising job stability and facing financial losses. Strained personal relationships can occur as parents and guardians reach out to friends and family to take care of the children.
It seems many of my patients feel
they have been fighting a losing battle, despite their efforts to ensure the children are eating a nutritious diet and getting adequate sleep. Many children today are picky eaters and unfortunately our modern-day soils are depleted of vital nutrients required to sustain and support a healthy immune system.
It is critical to know how to strengthen your child’s immune system and these 4 steps can make a huge difference to your success.
Aim for a healthy diet to optimise immunity
Nutrient deficiencies greatly weaken the immune system, and they are very common because children are picky eaters, you need to outsmart them!
If your child does not like fresh fruits and vegetables, a great idea is to put them through a juicer and freeze the juice into popsicles or ice cubes. You can choose carrot, beetroot, spinach, orange, apple and pear and this combo makes a delicious popsicle (tip: don’t tell them it has spinach in it).
A lack of essential fatty acids in the diet is another major problem as the omega 3 fats called DHA and EPA are only found in fish, fish oil supplements or algae oil supplements, as well as some fortified foods. Encourage your child to eat fish or include a fish oil supplement. Keep your child well hydrated — fresh water should always be available in a BPA-free sippy cup or spill proof bottle within reach rather than sugary drinks like cordial, fruit juice or soft drinks. Ensure adequate protein as growing children have high protein requirements — fresh red meat, poultry, eggs and seafood are rich in first-class protein.
Be aware of food allergies and sensitivities if your child has bowel or digestive issues and gluten and dairy are the most common offenders.
Nurture healthy sleeping habits
Adequate sleep is important for a strong immune system. Melatonin is a natural sleep hormone and is released when a child is tired, or the
lights are off. The secretion of melatonin can be delayed due to stress, high sugar intake, bright lights or hyperactivity, and in children on the autism spectrum.
Magnesium Ultrapotent Powder can calm restless infants and children with hyperactivity and promotes the release and function of melatonin. Glutamine powder in water or milk can help children sleep if given before bed.
Top up your child’s nutrient intake with supplements that contain a therapeutic dose of critical nutrients for optimal immune strength.
• Vitamin C deficiency results in impaired immunity and higher susceptibility to infections. Infections, both viral and bacterial, increase the need for vitamin C, and will recur if your child is low in vitamin C.
• Zinc is essential for growth, immune function and cognitive function, and exerts antiviral properties.
• Selenium is a critically important mineral for a strong immune system and exerts antiviral and
anti-inflammatory properties. Selenium is not found in a large variety of foods and soils can be deficient.
• Iodine is vital for brain development and cognition, and worldwide iodine deficiency is the most common cause of delayed intellectual development. Iodine also acts as a natural antibiotic against viruses and bacteria. Many children are deficient in iodine.
• Sambucus (elderberry) may reduce the duration and severity of upper respiratory symptoms and cough. Elderberry does contain quercetin, which is a flavonoid antioxidant that is known to support lung function. It may reduce excess mucus.
Have patience, building a strong immune system can take time!
“Remember, in today’s fast-paced world, it’s not always easy to stay on track with healthy habits for ourselves and our families. Being a carer of children requires much more than just the physical support. However, if you can incorporate as many of these practices and protocols with your
into the causes of chronic disease.
child on a frequent basis, you will find that over time, your child’s immune system will grow stronger by the day. There is no way in our daily life we can avoid all the pathogens that children are exposed to. The important thing is to strengthen the immune system so that when an infection occurs, your child’s immune system can effectively fight it and recover quickly. A stronger immune system will reduce the frequency, severity and length of infections, and can also reduce allergies.
Please note — if you are concerned about your child’s health, always seek medical advice, as in some cases, your child may have an underlying condition contributing to the recurring infections. This will need medical tests to exclude.
About
Dr Sandra Cabot
Dr Sandra McRae Cabot MBBS, DRCOG. graduated with honours in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Adelaide in South Australia in 1975. Dr Cabot discovered early in her career that modern day medicine was focused on treating the symptoms of disease while often neglecting to look deeper
In the early 1990s, she noticed the emerging epidemic of fatty liver disease and turned her focus to researching liver diseases. In 1996, Dr Cabot wrote the award-winning book titled The Liver Cleansing Diet which has sold over 3 million copies and is translated into 11 different languages. In 1996, this book was awarded The Australian People’s Choice Award for the most popular book.
Dr Cabot has written over 30 best-selling books on numerous health topics which are translated worldwide.
In the early 1980s, Dr Cabot worked for 6 months as a volunteer obstetrician in the Lehmann Christian hospital in Northern India.
Dr Cabot works with other medical doctors and naturopaths in her medical practice in Sydney, Australia. Dr Cabot’s Health Advisory Service receives hundreds of emails daily from people all over the world who need help with chronic health problems. These emails are answered as a free service. You can listen to her health podcasts on sandracabot.com and watch her videos on YouTube.
Dr Sanda Cabot
Bill responds
I don’t normally respond to letters to the editor as I believe everyone is entitled to their say but I must correct some of the vile comments made by Tamara Kayall Browne in last week’s edition of Canberra Weekly (10 April).
As is often the case with the extreme left, Ms Browne wishes to cancel anyone who disagrees with her extreme and factually incorrect views. This goes against the very essence of free speech. She and her “friends” have every right to be “appalled” by my column, but they have no right to silence me, or anyone
else, who disagrees with them.
I don’t know where she gets her figure of 300,000 residents of Gaza being killed. Even Hamas says the figure is 45,000. The International Court of Justice, South Africa, and the UN agencies she refers to are, at best, hypocritical, as well as notoriously corrupt bodies that pursue an antisemitic agenda.
I must comment on her accusation of racism. For her benefit, I am of Polish, English, Irish and Indian heritage. I have a half-Korean grandson, a Korean son-inlaw and a part-Aboriginal goddaughter.
I also do part-time legal work, and my boss is a charming and cultured Muslim woman. In a recent conversation, I spoke with a lawyer who worked in the West Bank for the Palestinian Authority several years ago. His solution to the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict is a twostate solution almost identical to the one I proposed in this publication shortly after the current crisis in Gaza began.
Finally, I don’t think Ms Browne knows much about the Middle East and I’d be delighted to meet her and discuss Middle Eastern politics and history — something I have studied for over 50 years.
- Bill Stefaniak
Response
to Tamara’s letter
It amazes me how people can be so intolerant. But first, I look forward to reading Canberra Weekly and City News. There are some articles that I look forward to and one of those is Bill Stefaniak’s. He is very
intelligent and a good writer. I do not always agree with his point of view, but I accept he has a right to his opinion, just like everyone else. Unlike Tamara, who seems to think if they have a different opinion to her and her friends, it should not be published in CW. In fact, she strongly suggested CW end his column.
The war in the Middle East is awful and I am not going to voice an opinion on it, but Bill has a right to an opinion and for Tamara to strongly suggest CW end his column just because her and her friends are appalled by it, is wrong. If she abhors his columns so much, maybe she should not read them, or even do not read CW, then she would not get upset. Let the people who enjoy them continue to read them.
- Vi Evans, Macgregor
Using women doesn’t fix the problem
Bill Stefaniak (CW 10 April) suggests that Peter Dutton could address his
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woman problem by having Jacinta Price appear in ads and on the hustings. Women are not as stupid as Bill thinks they are. They know that just because a man uses a woman to project a certain image doesn’t mean that his attitude to women has changed.
- Deb Edwards, Lyons
Bill’s out of touch
Bill Stefaniak is well past his use-by date, much like his fellow purveyors of false and misleading information, Alan Jones and Andrew Bolt. His rambling column (CW 10 April) lauding the popularity (which poll was that, Bill?) and performance of the Shadow Minister for Non-First Nations Progress and Equality, Jacinta Price, must have been written from Mars — it bears no resemblance to any reality here on Earth. Then he goes on to suggest, in his rather disjointed and inaccurate manner, that Labor is responsible for the loss of manufacturing in Australia, quite ignoring the fact that Ford and
Holden ceased producing local cars during the LNP’s time in government. Get real Bill, it’s time to stop writing your dribble.
- Neil Churches, Narrabundah
Tamara Kayali Browne (CW, 10 April) has written a passionate rejection of Bill Stefaniak’s support of the Israeli government. I don’t need to re-list her comprehensive examples of misinformation that amount to a onesided and ongoing propaganda line simply aped by Mr Stefaniak. They make no attempt, as Tamara says, to recognise that ordinary Gazans are human beings just as much as the average Israeli and deserve proper consideration, security and protection from murderous attacks, all committed under the guise of “Israel’s right to defend itself”.
The big problem for Mr Stefaniak and those like him, however, is they fail to understand (I fear deliberately) that the present conflict didn’t just begin on 11 October, 2023. It started
millennia earlier when God “promised” the land to the Israelites. But, Leviticus 19:33-34 explicitly instructs the Israelites to treat resident foreigners as home-born, emphasising love and compassion. So, where’s the “love and compassion” from Israel and not just in this present conflict? It’s an especially pertinent question when one remembers that today’s Israeli government is controlled by ultra-religious Jewish extremists, upon whom Netanyahu depends for his survival – extremists who believe the words of their holy texts are eternal truths. They should be condemned as much as the Hamas terrorists –because both groups have much in common when it comes to exacting vengeance. History also tells us that when “peace settlements” have
been advanced by global leaders, Palestinians have been promised similar and balanced treatment, but it has never been followed up with action. No wonder Palestinian groups have reacted, sometimes in violent anger, but it still doesn’t equate with Israel’s massive and murderous attacks on thousands of innocent civilians, all with the use of overwhelming military might (much of it provided by the United states and now, it seems, with some weaponry components coming from Australia). I won’t follow on with Tamara’s suggestion that Mr Stefaniak’s weekly self-indulgences be shut down – that’s up to CW’s editor but it would be preferable were he to think for himself occasionally.
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Eric Hunter, Cook
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‘Difficult to treat’: Support Canberra family’s fundraiser
by LILLIAN ALTMAN
A Canberra family has set up a GoFundMe for their son who has a disorder many people have likely never heard of.
Bryn Child was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in July 2024, about two weeks after he turned 16.
Any money donated to Bucks for Bryn will go towards the costs associated with treatment via a clinic in Brisbane, and to therapy in Canberra which can cost up to almost $300 per session.
Bryn’s father, Julian Child, said the family realised there was something wrong mid-2024 when he had an epileptic-style fit.
“We were really lucky the doctor actually diagnosed him with FND that night as that’s not everybody’s experience,” Julian said.
He said when Bryn suffered from a seizure, it could be followed by disassociation, amnesia, forgetting his name, or not being able to recognise
those around him.
Julian said Bryn’s diagnosis had impacted the family significantly.
“I think it’s probably impacted his brother (Charlie) a lot,” he said.
“Just our attention’s obviously on Bryn a lot.”
Neille Williams, Bryn’s mother, said it had been hard for the family to find the right place for treatment.
“It’s kind of a grey area in between a lot of things,” she said.
“We’ve had a real carousel of symptoms. One can stop then another can spring up.
“He’ll do this auto walking where he can’t stop his legs, we’ve had his eyes roll back into his head, losing the ability to see for a while.
“We’ve also had him not being able to feel things even though he’s touching things.”
The family put off setting up a GoFundMe for as long as they could.
“We just reached a point that we just couldn’t give to Bryn anymore with the constraints we had, but I
know how much more he needs,” Neille said.
“We had so many people ask, ‘How can we help?’”
One thing that has taken a back seat since the diagnosis is the family band, Manchild and The Blues Kids.
“Music is different for me (now). I’ve ended up playing a lot more solo piano than I did previously with the band,” Bryn said.
“It acts as a really good outlet — both to diffuse the various stresses going on in my mind, but also to just take full control, at the very least, my hands.”
To support the family, donate at gofundme.com/f/bucks-for-bryn
Bryn Child was diagnosed with functional neurological disorder in July 2024. Photo: Jordan Mirchevski
Lunches with some of Canberra’s Fearless Women
by BERNIE RYAN
Local nonprofit organisation Fearless Women, who support girls and young women in the ACT to fear less and live life with confidence, courage, resilience and hope, held the first of their 2025 lunchtime Big and Little Lunch fundraising events on Friday 11 April at the Canberra Bowling Club. The lunch was sponsored by Cornerstone, a women led Canberra-based management consultancy.
Funds raised will help Fearless Women to continue to mentor and support the ACT’s young women and girls.
Last week’s Little Lunch afforded around 50 attendees the opportunity for an intimate insight into the lives and careers of their featured speakers: Fearless Women founding board member and former Federal Labor MP Gai Brodtmann and former ACT Liberal MLA Nicole Lawder.
Glenda Stevens, Fearless Women CEO and 2024
ACT Senior Woman of the Year, said that she invited Ms Brodtmann and Ms Lawder after pondering, “What happens to politicians when the bright lights fade and the parliamentary doors close?”
Attendees were captivated by the personal insights into both Ms Brodtmann and Ms Lawder’s early lives, what inspired them to enter politics and key lessons they have learned.
Ms Brodtmann shared that her drive to enter politics came from, “…what I have dubbed my working-class matriarchy, which really shaped my world view”, she said.
“My great grandmother was a single mother who had 13 children and lived in a dirt house with paper walls.” Ms Brodtmann’s grandmother and mother were also single mothers, and her mother insisted that she and her sisters had access to education, as well as schooling them well in the value of volunteerism.
Ms Lawder describes her family background as also very community focused. Her mother taught
English to refugees and migrants and volunteered at the local fire brigade.
“At one point whilst working in the community sector, while asking politicians for money, I started to wonder, ‘Who is making these decisions?’. And that’s when I decided to go into politics,” Ms Lawder said.
There will be two more Little Lunches this year, on 25 June and 29 October, as well as a Big Lunch in October, on a date to be decided.
If you would like to attend, these events will be published via Humanitix on the Fearless Women events page, or you can sign up to the mailing list: fearlesswomen.org.au/contact
Former ACT MLA Nicole Lawder, Fearless Women CEO Glenda Stevens, and Former Federal MP Gai Brodtmann.
Photo Bernie Ryan
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GIVIT donation of the week:
School supplies and children’s essentials
GIVIT is an ACT Government partner working with an organisation in Canberra that supports students from diverse cultural backgrounds who are underrepresented in higher education. They are assisting a mother and her four children who lost their home and belongings in a house fire. A devastating fire completely destroyed this family’s home and replacing everything they have lost has been very challenging. This mother and her four kids have survived domestic violencee and she has been working hard to rebuild their life. She is currently working as well as studying as a full-time law student, balancing work, study, and parenting. GIVIT is requesting the donation of school supplies and essentials items for her children. Any donation will greatly support this family as they rebuild their life all over again. Generous Canberrans can donate school supplies and children’s essentials or fund its purchase. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase these items. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search; Location State: ‘ACT’, Keywords: ‘school supplies and children’s essentials’ and Suburb: ‘Turvey Park NSW 2650’.
ANBG Thursday Talks
Emma Cooke, an Environmental Science Graduate of The University of Canberra, will discuss the genetic rescue by ANBG Seed Bank of Canberra’s Small Purple Pea population. Thursday 24 April from 12:30 to 1:30pm at ANBG Theatrette, opposite the Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Bookings at trybooking.com/CXZXM. Gold coins, notes and EFTPOS donations welcome.
Weston Creek Ladies Probus Club
The next meeting of the Weston Creek Ladies Probus Club will be held 10am Tuesday 13 May at the Southern Cross Club, Hindmarsh Drive Woden. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month and has just celebrated it’s 37th birthday. There is a club speaker and an invited speaker at each meeting, and everyone is invited to stay for lunch in the club’s bistro. Wonderful outings are organised such as Pompeii at the National Museum, The Pirates of Penzance at the Q Queanbeyan, a weekly walking group, visits to the movies and regular lunches during the month. Please contact Pat Shaw on Ph: 0402201613 if you would like to attend or for any additional information. We would love to welcome new members and visitors are very welcome.
Tuggeranong Sing
Tuggeranong Sing Australia present their annual LDK Anzac Concert on Monday 28 April. Come and commemorate this special day with us in the Auditorium at LDK, Greenviews, 260 Soward Way Greenway at 1:30pm. Come early to ensure a seat. For further information, contact Trish on 0427 280 438.
VIEW Club
Weston Creek: The next meeting will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Corinna St Woden on Tuesday 6 May. The meeting will commence at 11:30am, cost is $40 which includes a two-course meal. Our guest speaker is Christine Scott of OzHarvest detailing the work done in the local community, providing food for those in need from ‘rescued’ produce. RSVP to Barbara on 0408 864 616 by Wednesday 30 April. Belconnen Day: The next meeting of the Belconnen Day View Club will be held on Tuesday 13 May at the Raiders Club Hardwick Cres Holt time 11:45am for 12 noon. Cost is $32. Bookings and cancellations please contact Chris Colyer by txt mobile: 0438 878 120 by midday Thursday 8 May. Cancellations or no shows after this date will be required to pay.
The Grove Art Show
The Grove Retirement Village is again exhibiting and selling some wonderful paintings by our Friday Art Group on Saturday 17 Mat from 9am to 3pm at 1 Monty Place, Ngunnawal. This year we have also included some very creative local Canberra and interstate artists to join us, plus our Photography Club will display some of their wonderful work. Our Social Committee will be providing tea/coffee and cake throughout the day for $5. Lucky door prizes will be drawn at 11am and 1pm. Entry is a gold coin donation, so come along and join us, enjoy a cuppa as well as. the beautiful paintings and photos.
HYH submissions
Submissions to our free Have You Heard community noticeboard are reserved for charity, not-for-profit and community organisations. Deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to the Thursday edition date. Email your submission with essential details – who, what, where, when, cost, contact details – to news@newstimemedia.com.au with ‘HYH’ in the subject heading. Flyers and attachments not accepted. Due to space restrictions, please keep it brief. Please note: publication in print is not guaranteed.
PUZZLES & STARS
ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)
Some people sit in their comfort zones forever. You don’t. You wrestle with things, you evolve, and you reinvent. You’re certainly entitled to a rest from this, and you’ll be inclined to give yourself but the briefest one because your life is energy. It’s movement; it’s refusing to stagnate.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)
Your secret to attraction? Living in the moment. In the way adorable children can get just about anything they want because they are full of wonder, your open mind and heart contribute to your irresistible draw. The energy you bring is magnetic, making others want to share in your glow.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 21)
BRAIN BUSTERS
1 Grey Goose is a brand of what type of alcohol?
2 The annual Safari Rally is held in which African country?
3 LHR is the three-letter code for which major international airport?
4 Motorola, Inc. was founded in which country as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation in 1928?
5 Evangelista Torricelli, the inventor of the barometer, lived during which century?
There’s little to gain from keeping up any kind of front. The crucial thing isn’t what people think of you but how they feel around you. Knock yourself out so others feel at ease and well-tended around you. In a related story, you’ll find yourself surrounded by warmth and connection that lasts.
CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22)
Work feels a little harder when there’s something else on your mind. This week, focus on powering through the tasks. It doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to be done. Then you’ll have a rush of relief, a dopamine hit of accomplishment and a wave of unexpected good fortune.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)
Love is messy and unpredictable. Trying to control it can make you miss out on its beauty. That doesn’t mean throwing yourself into situations that repeatedly hurt you. It means embracing love with openness, not fear – trusting yourself to handle whatever comes, knowing you’ll survive.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)
You know how we always recall the one time we broke down in the rain but forget all those other nights that went perfectly? This week you’ll find it easy to hold onto the good things that happen and all that goes smooth and right. As a result, you’ll laugh more and find better company.
Friday, 9 May | 9:00pm
Get ready to party in your cinema seat with Dendy’s brand-new series of wild and wonderful hosted interactive screenings! Experience the cult-classic Hairspray like never before — complete with a free audience participation kit and a fabulous host to guide you through the fun. Expect laughs, singalongs, and a whole lot of campy joy.
To enter, subscribe to the Canberra Daily newsletter, follow us on Instagram @canberradaily, and email competitions@ canberradaily.com.au with “Hairspray” in the subject line, including your name, contact details, and social media handle. Entries close at 9am on Friday, 25 April 2025, with winners drawn the same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be 18 or older.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 23)
Everyone has opportunities to contribute and serve in some way. Many rise to the occasion, but few remain steadfast and committed through thick and thin. You don’t just take on responsibility – you embody it. Because of this, you’ll reach a place of peace, fulfillment or even transformation.
SCORPIO (OCT. 24-NOV. 21)
To stay present and fully engaged with whatever challenge, emotion or task you’re experiencing may not seem like a remarkable act of courage, but it really is. Your ability to face your inner world directly, without distraction, is a demonstration of personal growth and resilience.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)
This week’s themes circle around the balance between passion and responsibility. Passion often pulls you beyond logic and duty, leading to intense energy. Your personal life flourishes when that exciting passion is tempered by more stable, grounded energies such as loyalty and duty.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)
Pursuing ambitious dreams can shorten the distance between you and success. This week is about the thrill of going for something big and uncertain. A challenging goal gives you way more energy than working toward the safe but unfulfilling aim. The effort you put into it makes it an attainable goal.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)
We can become so accustomed to certain people, places or routines that we stop noticing the details or changes in them. This week, you’ll actively keep your mind from glossing over the familiar and missing what’s new. You’ll refresh your view on life so you can know more of it.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)
You are usually put off by boastful behavior, but you find yourself intrigued or even flattered by it this week, perhaps because it’s aimed at impressing you. When something you typically resist is a form of admiration – well, it’s a different story entirely. You’re due for special attention.
DIFFICULTY RATING
New exhibition unfolds ‘little-known’ Australian history
by LILLIAN ALTMAN
A new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) highlights the “little-known” history of Aboriginal–Chinese people.
Our Story: Aboriginal–Chinese People in Australia has opened at NMA’s Focus Gallery.
It will run until 27 January 2026.
The exhibition explores themes of identity, survival, resilience and cultural connection, tracing the enduring legacies from the gold rush era to today.
It also sheds a light on the “littleknown” history of Aboriginal and Chinese relations in colonial Australia.
The exhibition is curated by artist and researcher Zhou Xiaoping.
“Families of mixed Aboriginal and Chinese descent are now widespread across Australia and are coming to recognise their shared heritage and history of marginalisation in the 19th century,” he said.
“Our Story places the history of Aboriginal–Chinese people permanently into the collective consciousness of the Australian public.”
Xiaoping interviewed more than 100 people and families; with their stories being shared across the exhibition and published in a book of the same name.
He spent decades of preparation before putting together a team of researchers in 2020 to future explore the topic.
One of the artists involved is Biripi man Jason Wing, who has both Aboriginal and Chinese heritage.
Wing said he was excited to be involved because the exposure of the Aboriginal–Chinese relationships corrected, addressed, readdressed and educated about the “true history of this country”.
“That for me was exciting to help educate people that there are alternative histories and they need to be celebrated equally as colonial history is celebrated,” he said.
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Our Story curator, artist and researcher Zhou Xiaoping with Biripi artist Jason Wing, who has both Aboriginal and Chinese heritage.
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The digging is completed C e and s what we have unear ed!
In celebration of the 180th anniversary of both St John’s Church and Schoolhouse we’ve unwrapped many fascinating objects.
Our Unearthed and Bequeathed exhibition features a 19th-century parson and his curious medicine chest. WARNING: Some of the remedies on display may be alarming!
In a nod to our school origins, we’ve also assembled a nostalgic illustration of the “three Rs,” with special emphasis on the skills of using pen and ink.
(What does “blotting your copybook” mean?)
Visit us and enjoy these and other stories at our 2025 Heritage Festival Exhibition.
A 19th century Medicine Chest - its contents and their once common uses are both fascinating and alarming! Brought to Australia by the Rev’d Pierce Galliard Smith in 1855.
Booktalk
This week, Michael Popple reviews entertaining crime fiction from three top Australian authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com
Pacific Heights by S. R. White Headline, $32.99
When a young woman is murdered in the courtyard of the Pacific Heights apartment building, five separate people witness the killing. However, none of their stories match, and any one of them could be lying. To solve the crime, Detectives Carl ‘Bluey’ Blueson and Lachlan Dyson must unravel the full puzzle and interview the suspects to determine who is telling the truth before a killer gets away. S. R. White continues to impressive with his outstanding, character-focused murder mysteries. A complex and clever novel that includes some interesting suspects, Pacific Heights is a captivating novel that comes highly recommended.
2 Sisters Murder Investigations by James Patterson and Candice Fox Century, $34.99
ENTRY: Adults $5 Family $7
History for St John’s Anglican Church and Schoolhouse: years on the Limestone Plains we have Concession $3 “Penmanship”- Rs”
To mark the Anniversary: Exhibition in the Schoolhouse Museum
Unearthed
Bequeathed
Our Heritage Schoolhouse was re-opened as a Museum in 1969. In recognition of our 180 unearthed treasures from family bequests, and retold their fascinating stories. There is also a nostalgic exploration of “Penmanship”- one of the essential “3 Rs” of a basic 19th Century school education.
After a tumultuous start, chaotic half-sisters Rhonda and Baby Bird have taken over their father’s detective agency as partners. But when they accept a controversial missing person case, their reputations come under attack from a judgemental public. To keep their agency afloat, the sisters need to solve the case before the police, but nothing is what it seems, and danger is all around them. The superstar team of Australian author Candice Fox and the legendary James Patterson return for this amazing sequel. Slick, exciting and utterly addictive, this is an extremely fun read that you will not be able to put down.
Landfall by James Bradley Penguin, $34.99
In a flooded Sydney beset by a climate catastrophe and unrest, a little girl has gone missing. Senior Detective Sadiya Azad is assigned to find her, but the discovery of a body at the site of the child’s disappearance suggests a darker conspiracy. Contending with corruption and fear, Sadiya needs to find the missing child before a deadly storm strikes the city, washing everything away. Acclaimed author James Bradley presents an intense and emotionally charged novel with Landfall. Expertly blending a thought-provoking dystopian Australian setting with a compelling crime fiction story, Landfall is an excellent book that is really worth reading.
CANBERRA WEEKLY COMPETITION WINNERS
The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Memory Bites: S. Freebairn, Harrison Madagascar the Musical: C. Do, Bonner
June is honoured to have been announced as the winner of the Small Business Champion Entrepreneur category at the prestigious 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards.
She extends her heartfelt thanks to her incredible team, loyal clients, and the supportive community for 50 years of unwavering support. This award is not only a personal milestone, but a shared achievement — a celebration of everyone who has been part of the journey.
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You’ve never seen folk like this
by GEORGIA CURRY
Here’s a revealing exposé for our loyal readers: folk festivals are not just fiddles and banjos.
If you assume the National Folk Festival (NFF) is just tin whistles and Morris dancers, then adjust your television set because there are rave parties, Chilean fiestas and queer square dances.
My perception of the NFF was blown out of the water last year when I saw a Norwegian folk-heavy metal band shred onstage. I’ve never looked at folk festivals the same way since.
This year’s “trad rave” on Saturday night (the program states it finishes at midnight, but don’t count on it) takes your traditional bagpipes and overlays them with sick beats and electronic dance music.
American artist Elias Alexander is
the headline act and his cross-over music has gone viral with his melding of electronic, Celtic, folk and pop at huge festivals across the USA. Along with Elias will be vast swathes of fiddle players (as many as can fit onstage).
Mind you, these artists still embrace the tradition and history of folk music, they just plug it in and add some beats.
NFF artistic director Chris Stone said this year’s trad rave was a “flagship event for the ethos of the festival”.
“What we’re trying to do is respect traditions but also acknowledge that this festival needs to be relevant now and in ten years’ time,” Chris said.
Also at the trad rave will be boy band Amaidí with a contemporary twist on Irish and Scottish music; along with the Seduceaphones with Balkan brass and hip-hip grooves — hardly your stereotypical folk line-up.
“We’re picking artists that are steeped in the tradition, hugely respectful, but are also contemporary artists and thinkers that want to breathe new life into these old traditions,” Chris said.
As Bob Dylan says, ‘The times they are a changin’. Instead of singing about unions and workers’ rights like Billy Bragg did, lyrics are now drifting towards diversity and equality.
The National Folk Festival is on 17-21 April at Exhibition Park. Visit: folkfestival.org.au
The National Folk Festival is bringing a new generation of folk artists like American electronic/folk musician Elias Alexander.
Knowing I’ve helped someone feel confident and happy – that’s the best part of my job.
Mary’s love for hair and beauty began at a young age – as a dancer, she cherished every moment of getting ready, especially doing her hair.
That early spark turned into a passion, and in Year 11, she jumped at the chance to start a school-based apprenticeship (ASBA) at Coco Hair. From day one, she felt at home – and she hasn’t looked back since.
With hard work, creativity, and the support of her incredible mentor Vera, Mary is now a proud Cert III Hairdresser, known for her warm personality, attention to detail, and creative flair.
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Can chocolate be good for you?
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WESLEY SMITH DIRECTOR, LIVE WELL HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTRE LIVEWELLNATURALLY.COM.AU
Chocolate is more often associated with indulgence than wellness, but certain types of chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can o er real health benefits. But when choosing a healthier chocolate there are things to watch out for. Let’s break it down.
The good stu : Beneficial ingredients in chocolate
The primary ingredient in chocolate that carries health benefits is cacao (or cocoa). Cacao beans are rich in flavonoids, particularly flavanols, which are powerful antioxidants. These compounds have been linked to:
Improved heart health: Flavanols can help lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Brain function: Some studies suggest that the flavonoids in cacao may enhance cognitive performance and even reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases over time.
Better mood: Chocolate naturally contains small amounts of phenylethylamine (PEA), a compound associated with mood elevation. Plus, it promotes the release of endorphins and serotonin, which can help us feel good.
Cacao is also a source of magnesium, iron and fibre, contributing to overall wellness when consumed in moderation.
The not-so-great ingredients
Sugar: High sugar intake is linked to weight gain, diabetes, inflammation and increased risk of heart disease. Many commercial chocolates contain more sugar than cacao.
Milk solids and fats: While not inherently bad, these can dilute the potency of flavonoids and add extra saturated fat.
Artificial additives: Some lower-quality chocolates may include emulsifiers and preservatives that don’t
support health and can irritate sensitive digestive systems.
What type of chocolate Is healthiest?
To make the most of chocolate’s health benefits, opt for high-quality dark chocolate, ideally with at least 70% cacao content or higher. The higher the cacao, the more flavonoids, and generally, the less sugar. Look for chocolate with:
• Minimal ingredients: Ideally just cacao mass, cocoa butter and a sweetener.
• Little to no dairy and less sugar
• Ethical sourcing: Bonus points for fair trade and organic labels, which often indicate less processing and better farming practices, and a fairer price paid to growers.
• Buy Local: discover Canberra’s many artisan Chocolatiers like Jasper and Myrtle and Kokoartisan.
Avoid “white chocolate” if health is your goal — it is essentially just sugar and fat.
Bottom line: Find the sweet spot
Yes, the health benefits of chocolate are real, but they come with a caveat. To truly enjoy its perks, choose high-cacao dark chocolate, and consume it in moderation.
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wagon left the road and collided with a tree. The two occupants were transported to hospital with the male driver sadly dying in hospital on Sunday 13 April.
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Two charged after boy killed in accidental shooting near Goulburn
A teenage boy and a man have been charged after a nine-year-old was killed when he was accidentally shot in the neck on a rural property.
Emergency services were called to a property at Windellama, south of Goulburn, about 11:20am on Sunday 13 April.
Local o cers were told a boy had been injured after a firearm unintentionally went o .
Paramedics treated the nine-year-old for serious neck injuries, but he died at the scene.
Police set up a strike force to investigate the incident and later arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 33-year-old man.
The teen was charged with possessing an unauthorised firearm, investigators said on Monday.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on 16 May.
In Super Rugby Pacific action, the ACT Brumbies made a statement by defeating the Queensland Reds 39–26 at Suncorp Stadium.
The Brumbies’ forwards were particularly e ective, with five of their six tries resulting from close-range plays.
The win marks the Brumbies’ fourth consecutive win over the Reds and propels them into third place on the ladder. They take on Moana Pasifika on Saturday 19 April.
Raiders dominate Eels
The Canberra Raiders delivered a commanding performance in Darwin, belting the Parramatta Eels 50–12 to make it back-to-back wins.
Back-rower Hudson Young was once again instrumental, crossing the line twice as he further pushes his case for a spot in the NSW Origin team. Canberra now sits in 4th spot on the ladder with four wins and two losses. They next play the Titans on the Gold Coast on Sunday 20 April.
Four
Four teenagers, aged 14 and 15 — three already on bail — have been charged following two stolen vehicle incidents in Weetangera and Nicholls.
The man was charged with allowing an unauthorised person to possess a firearm and failing to keep a firearm safely.
He is due to appear before Goulburn Local Court on 14 May.
The ACT has recorded its third road fatality of 2025, after an 85-year-old Sydney man died in hospital following a collision in Watson last month.
On the afternoon of 23 March, at the intersection of the Federal Highway and Antill Street, a station
Around 11:30pm on Sunday 13 April, police spotted a stolen Hyundai Tucson speeding through Weetangera. After tyre deflation devices were deployed, the SUV crashed into a tra c island. Two teens fled but were quickly arrested. One 14-year-old was charged with breaching bail and driving without consent; a 15-year-old was also charged with breaching bail.
In a separate incident around 3am Monday 14 April, police responded to reports of attempted car break-ins in Nicholls. Two teens were located nearby — one in possession of a key to another stolen Hyundai. A 14-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy were charged with multiple o ences, including theft, possession of stolen property, and breaching bail.
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