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From the editor This month is Plastic Free July; if only it were also Covid-free. Sigh.

In recent years, I’ve taken steps to reduce the volume of single-use plastics in my life, eschewing barrier bags while grocery shopping, lugging along reusable shopping totes (one of which is 25 years old) and storing leftovers in reusable wraps/containers. When possible, I refill containers at the local bulk foods store, make my own almond milk, and choose ‘naked’ (unpackaged) products or those in recyclable containers over those in singleuse plastic packaging.

Pandemic restrictions have made things a little more challenging, with disposable plastics often offered as the most hygienic option. Still, I continue to play my part, hoping it makes a difference and does more than just ease my conscience. Inside this edition, you’ll find my colleague Libby’s ‘Take 5’ interview with Plastic Free July founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (page 18) and tips for reducing single-use plastics in the bathroom (page 30).

Reasons to be grateful this past week include quiet nights watching quality television and reading good books, sitting cosily with Mum’s hand-crocheted throw rug over my lap, a coffee catch-up with a coastal friend, the unveiling of sculptures by local artist Delene White at Tallagandra Hill to launch their We Love Local Festival, and all those continuing to work hard to keep our community safe in these extraordinary times. Take care, - Julie Samaras

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Much-loved Australian Paralympian, Michael Milton, aka Nearly Legless Mick, and the team from Quizzic Alley are throwing their support behind the 2020 MS Readathon. Photo by Kerrie Brewer, shot on location at Quizzic Alley, Fyshwick.

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news NSW tightens restrictions on pubs Restrictions on ACT hotels are expected to remain unchanged as NSW has introduced tighter regulations at pubs following the increasing number of COVID-19 cases linked to the Crossroads Hotel cluster at Casula in Sydney’s South-West.

Venues will see their patronage capped at 300 regardless of size, while group booking numbers will be reduced from 20 to 10.

Larger pubs will also require a fulltime marshal on duty to ensure a COVID-safe plan is being implemented, while smaller venues will only require a marshal during peak times.

Patrons will also once again have to be seated to consume food and beverages, while collecting contact details of patrons will be mandatory.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the announcement

comes on the back of direct consultation with the AHA NSW branch.

“Unfortunately, what they’ve told us is when you have more than 10 in a group booking in a pub or hotel setting, people are mingling and they shouldn’t be mingling,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“We know from the health advice we’ve received from the beginning of the pandemic that indoor activity, where people aren’t seated is a huge health risk. It increases the chance of transmission.”

The reimposition of these measures has been welcomed by publicans, who hope the restrictions can prevent the state re-entering another lockdown like Victoria.

“There are so many of us that are on the brink of decimation I suppose,” Camden pub owner Steve Wisbey told ABC Radio

The proposed recommencement of flights between Australia and New Zealand would have been a big win for Canberra Airport, which has seen business plummet since COVID-19 restrictions began in Australia in late March. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Trans-Tasman travel bubble bursts ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said the Trans-Tasman travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand is unlikely to go ahead in the next few months, after being postponed for consideration in National Cabinet last week.

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Canberra Airport, in collaboration with the Australian Business Chamber, had previously submitted a proposal to recommence international travel between Canberra and the New Zealand capital, Wellington, by mid-July.

National’s AM on 14 July. “Closing and going into lockdown as per Melbourne would really see the end of a lot of us.

“This lowering is still something that will allow us to turn a dollar, and to keep staff on and to keep going.”

The new rules will not apply to NSW clubs, casinos and restaurants.

“I personally think it should be done for everybody if it’s going to be done. This is where there have been issues in the past with not quite understanding government guidelines,” Mr Wisbey said.

Owner of Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, Anthony McDonald, told ABC Radio Canberra’s Breakfast he’s supportive of the measures as public health and safety is “paramount”.

He said the patron cap won’t affect his business given the Royal

Hotel has a 250-patron capacity under the one person per four square metre rule. However, the 10-patron booking limit will force The Royal to reschedule or cancel numerous reservations.

“There was a major influx once we went from 10 to 20 (patrons per booking), the phone was ringing quite constantly. We’ll be having conversations with our punters today looking to push back or cancel a number of other functions,” he said.

Since 19 June, ACT pubs have been restricted to 100 patrons per indoor or outdoor area, so long as the one person per four square metre rule is adhered to.

Group bookings in the ACT have been capped at 20 people, and patrons can order at the bar but must be seated to consume their drinks or meals.

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Mr Barr said the proposal, which was set to hit National Cabinet last Friday 10 July, would need to be considered at a later date.

“The National Cabinet was focussed on the Victorian situation on Friday. Consideration of travel bubbles was deferred to future meetings,” Mr Barr said.

“Ultimately, this is a matter for the Australian and New Zealand Governments. It would appear unlikely to happen in the next few months though.”

Canberra Airport has been pushing for the proposal since early June, opening an Expression of Interest portal on its website.

The website saw over 3,000 registrations for the proposal within a week of its launch.

Mr Barr said while restarting international travel between the two countries would have many benefits, the COVID-19 situation would have to come under control before it was considered.

“It would create jobs and

boost spending in the respective economies. Aside from the economic benefits, the recommencement of flights would enable families to reconnect,” he said.

“Stable low-level case numbers and no community transmission in either country (would be necessary).

Ultimately though, this is a matter for the Australian Government and the New Zealand Government.”

The proposal was originally submitted when both Canberra and Wellington were COVIDfree cities in early June; however, Canberra recorded five new active cases of the virus last week, between 8 and 10 July.

New Zealand currently has 25 active cases in the country.

The recommencement of flights would have been a big win for Canberra Airport, which had previously announced a 97% decrease in business since COVID-19 restrictions began in Australia in late March.

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Fresh snow fell on the NSW snowfields over the weekend, as demand for the popular holiday destination continues despite COVID-19 case spikes in Victoria and NSW. Image supplied.

Snow-goers rejoice with 85cm fresh snowfall School holiday snow-goers were not discouraged by wild weather in the NSW snowfields over the weekend, as 85cm of fresh snow had fallen on Thredo by Monday afternoon 13 July.

Thredo marketing manager, Caroline Brauer, said demand had not faltered for this snow season, as recent snowfall allowed the resort to open more terrain.

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“It was so great to see the entire mountain transform into a winter wonderland again, with many happy skiers and snowboarders about,” she said.

“Given the capacity restraints we’re implementing this winter to enable us to offer an environment where social distancing is possible, demand has been really strong.

“Passes for the school holiday period sold out quickly this year and since we’ve been able to open more terrain with the snowfalls this week, we’ve been able to release more passes into the market which have sold through really well already.”

The first weekend of the 2020 snow season kicked off on 22 June.

Ms Brauer said recent spikes in COVID-19 cases across Victoria and parts of NSW served as a reminder for those visiting the resort.

“It is definitely a timely reminder to all our guests that we are operating within a global

pandemic,” she said.

“This is something we are constantly reminding our guests and employees and reinforcing the social distancing, hygiene and sanitisation measures we have rolled out across the resort for this winter.”

The resort is functioning under its COVID Safe Operating Plan, which Ms Brauer said had been developed closely with the NSW Department of Health.

“Our model includes capacity restraints of up to 50% usual capacity, lift line spacing measures, a limit of how many people can ride lifts together, the installation of sanitisation stations and reminder signage and messages delivered across the resort and across our digital channels,” she said.

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news ‘Palace letters’ released “The country is set on a collision course of historic proportions.” – Sir John Kerr Sir John Kerr’s personal correspondence with the Queen in 1975 appears to lay out his constitutional right to sack Prime Minister Gough Whitlam but falls short of forecasting his decision to do so.

A High Court ruling in May last year has allowed the so-called “Palace letters” to be made publicly available through the National Archives of Australia.

The Archives Director-General David Fricker highlighted key passages of the correspondence, highlighting an escalating tension between the two men (Sir John Kerr and Gough Whitlam) - each gunning for the other’s job – while defending the Archives for withholding the letters for so long.

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“I have been asked many times, ‘Why did it take a High Court decision? Surely they are public records?’,” Mr Fricker said.

“But the letters were deposited to the Archives by Sir John Kerr in 1978 under agreement they would not be released without approval from the Palace.

“They were the rules and those rules were later confirmed by the Federal Court.”

The letters were kept from the public under a special provision when the Archives Act was passed in 1983, until the Federal Court ruling was overturned by the High Court, after a lengthy campaign for their disclosure by Professor Jenny Hocking.

Mr Fricker thanked Professor

Hocking for her work and said while the pair were on opposing sides throughout the legal battle, “for good reason”, they never disagreed on the significance of the letters or the extent to which they might illuminate the public’s understanding of a tumultuous period in Australian political history.

“I acknowledge the perseverance and dedication of Professor Jenny Hocking,” he said. “And the way in which she used the courts and institutions.”

Mr Fricker urged people to read all 1,200 pages and to put the

letters into context.

“We (the Archives) are not historians,” he said. “We provide the evidence upon which history can be contested.

“History should be contested.

“We need a world where we have several histories.”

Mr Fricker also acknowledged the publication of these letters was made possible by Gough Whitlam’s decision to preserve government records and release them to the public when he created the National Archives in October 1975.

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Property developer JWLand has purchased the Braddon Place site on Northbourne Avenue for $28 million. Photo: Denholm Samaras.

Local developer snaps up Northbourne site for $28 million Local property development company JWLand has secured the mixed-use Braddon Place site on Northbourne Avenue for $28 million.

The Suburban Land Agency

confirmed the 15,607sqm site, Block 4 Section 60 in Braddon, had been sold to the property developer under the hammer in the agency’s first online auction.

The site was previously home

to public housing along the Northbourne Avenue corridor, and comes with a requirement for 10 community housing and 80 affordable housing dwellings. The maximum dwelling yield for the site is 602, including the minimum 90 affordable dwellings.

JWLand’s national head of development, Michael Prendergast, said the company would begin working with stakeholders in the coming months to “design a precinct that will complement the characteristics of this area”.

“With construction commencing next year, this new development site will aid in stimulating the local economy with a further 2,000 jobs,” he said.

“The Inner North apartment market is proven and has great diversity,” he said. “The area has matured and commands significant interest due to its proximity to the city, universities

and its surrounding café and bar culture.”

Suburban Land Agency CEO John Dietz said the agency was working to ensure mixed use developments are a part of Canberra’s busy districts, and the sale of the Northbourne Avenue site would “contribute to Canberra’s good design”.

“As part of the gateway to our city, it’s a wonderful opportunity for a liveable and vibrant place with quality public domain and buildings,” he said.

“The city is growing rapidly and the commercial, residential and community opportunities of significant development sites are within fast growing urban areas in major commercial precincts.”

The Suburban Land Agency hopes the sale of Braddon Place will bode well for the sale of the Macarthur on Northbourne site. The tender for the up to 424 dwelling site closes on 13 August.

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Social distancing tech trial Technology to assist with social distancing has been trialled at an event at the National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC).

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Majority of Canberrans support drug testing Canberrans are generally smoking fewer cigarettes, drinking alcohol at safe levels and overwhelmingly supportive of drug and pill testing at designated locations, new data from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey of 2019 shows.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare survey has been conducted every three years since 1985 and looks at drug use and attitudes of Australians over the age of 14.

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Renowned Australian Paralympian, Michael Milton (aka Nearly Legless Mick), and the team at Quizzic Alley are sponsoring the 2020 MS Readathon. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

You might know him as former Paralympian Michael Milton, but if you have ever been to Quizzic Alley in Fyshwick, you will definitely know him as Nearly Legless Mick.

Now, in collaboration with his wife Penelope and the team at Quizzic Alley, the official Harry Potter merchandise store will get behind children’s literacy and sponsor the 2020 MS Readathon.

Running across the month of August, children are encouraged to read as many books as they can while raising money for Multiple Sclerosis.

Nearly Legless Mick said the team could not wait to merge their love for the magical book series and children’s literacy to support the cause.

“One of the things Penni and I love about the theme is it is so booked based and it’s been such a rite of passage for many primary school kids to read their first big series of books,” he said.

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The Australian event already has over 30,000 registrations this year and has raised over $700,000.

Nearly Legless Mick said the reading challenge couldn’t have come at a better time to encourage children to reengage with literature.

“I think with the COVID-19 lockdown and things like that, obviously there is an increased amount of screen-time because most of the schooling was online based,” he said.

“Then to switch them from a screen in the evenings and switch that into reading is particularly important at the moment.”

Throughout the course of the challenge, children will have plenty to look forward to with online resources and prizes to be won.

Nearly Legless Mick has even teamed up with the event and will hold a virtual reading of the Tales of Beedle and Bard on social media towards the end of July.

Quizzic Alley will also host a virtual trivia night towards the end of August for MS Readathon participants.

“If you’re an English teacher, it probably sounds like a comprehension test but if you’re a kid it’s trivia, and it’s fun, and it’s a great way to add on to associated activities around reading books,” Nearly Legless Mick said.

“The quiz is towards the end

of August after they have had a chance to read a book or two and most of our questions will be based on The Philosopher’s Stone.”

Children can sign up to the MS Readathon through their school or online at msreadathon.org.au - Danielle Meddemmen

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Rebecca Prince-Ruiz founded Plastic Free July in 2011, a grassroots movement that evolved into a global phenomenon. Photo: Tashi Hall.

Take 5: Rebecca Prince-Ruiz This month is Plastic Free July, and this week CW takes five with Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, the founder of the grassroots movement that started in 2011 and has since become a global phenomenon. She’s written a book, Plastic Free, alongside Joanna Atherfold Finn, about the movement, how it has grown, and why it’s still important.

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How has Plastic Free July evolved since its first iteration in 2011?

Plastic Free July has grown beyond anything I could imagine back in 2011. It was just a handful of people making an informal effort to reduce single-use plastics in their lives at a time when this wasn’t the topic of conversation it is now, and alternatives and solutions were difficult to find. Through sharing ideas and supporting each other, we found lots of solutions and the idea caught on and grew by word of mouth and online to become one of the world’s biggest environmental movements – it’s testimony to the power of grassroots change.

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What’s on the horizon for Plastic Free July moving forward?

Moving forward for Plastic Free July we would like to grow the awareness and uptake of the campaign to an even wider audience and get people

across Australia participating and together making a difference. Other future initiatives include developing materials for a plastic free schools challenge because July isn’t an ideal month for schools and we have so much interest from them, as well as translating our resources into other languages so that the diversity of the campaign reflects the diversity of our participants.

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What would you like to see from governments with regards to the production and disposal of single-use plastics in Australia?

I would like to see governments continue to introduce legislation such as container deposit schemes, which require extended producer responsibility for the lifetime of plastic packaging. They need to require minimum mandated recycled content in plastic packaging and other products; this sets a level playing field for business and also

supports the recycling industry.

Alongside this, they should also consider banning particularly problematic plastic items such as plastic microbeads and polystyrene food packaging.

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I think we’re only now just beginning to realise just how much of a throwaway society that we have become. In the 1950s we were taught how to throw away singleuse plastic items, and over the next 50 years the production and consumption grew so quickly it got to the point where we didn’t even notice it anymore. Over the last 10 years I think the plastic pollution crisis and the challenges facing our recycling industry have given us all a big wakeup call and we’re now just starting to realise the impact of

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Canberra Capitals guard Maddison Rocci (pictured) has been announced in the Australian Opals squad for the Tokyo Olympic Games. The back-toback WNBL champion will join fellow caps players, Marianna Tolo and Kelsey Griffin, in the 23-player squad.

The squad will begin preparation and training between 8 and 16 November, despite uncertainty around the FIBA Qualification window.

The Canberra Raiders have fallen short of a fourth victory in a row over the Melbourne Storm, going down 14-20 at GIO Stadium Canberra. The teams were level at 6-6 with 12 minutes to go in the first half when winger Bailey Simonsson was sent off after a controversial call, with the Storm scoring soon after. The Green Machine were again riddled with injury during the game, with hooker Josh Hodgson rupturing his ACL in a season-ending injury, while Simonsson injured his shoulder late in the game and is meeting with a surgeon later in the week.

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Orienteering ACT resumes Orienteering has kicked off again in Canberra, under a COVID-safe arrangement. The sprint distance, mountain bike and mid-week series all started from the week beginning 5 July. The metro and classic series start this week beginning 12 July. As part of the organisation’s COVID-safe

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Belconnen basketball booms The Belconnen basketball courts have received an upgrade after the ACT Government committed $36,400 to Basketball ACT through COVID sport sector funding. The works include resurfacing the floors, roof and grandstand repairs, and new paint for the venue. The work has been happening behind the scenes while community sport has been off the cards. The commencement of the 2020 Senior Social

Winter Competition has been postponed until 27 July, with the newly upgraded courts ready to go.

CRRL draw released Canberra Region Rugby League Cup draws have been announced, along with a name change for the 2020 season. The CRRL committee have decided to change the Blumers Canberra Raiders Cup to the Blumers CRRL Cup for this season only. This will cover the First Grade, Reserve Grade and Women’s League Tag competitions.

Season will start on 25 July, with finals being played on the weekend of 26 and 27 September.

For more information: crrl.com.au

Community netball continues Netball ACT has announced the return of training and competitions will still go ahead, despite restriction announcements from ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr on 9 July. The noncontact sport is permitted to go ahead under Stage 2.2 of the ACT Government Recovery Plan, with most of its competitions due to start towards the end of July. The organisation reminds its members all competitions have COVIDsafe environment plans in place. For more information: act.netball.com.au/return-netball

GIVIT donation of the week: Hair products Recipient: This organisation supports at-risk children with the aim to preserve their social and environmental development. A very practical way this organisation supports local kids is by providing Go Bags for when they go into foster or emergency care. These bags contain essential items to assist carers for the initial 24 hours. Donations (new only, please) of hair brushes, hair clips and hair bands suitable for girls aged between 5 and 17 years would be gratefully appreciated. Donations can be picked up, posted or dropped off to the organisation. To donate, visit: givit.org.au/donate-items, search “Hair” to view requests located in ACT. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off. GIVIT supports more than 350 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your items with people who need them most.

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Marymead garage and plant sale Marymead’s Winter Garage and Plant Sale will be held on Saturday 25 July 9am-1pm at 255 Goyder Street, Narrabundah. With COVIDsafe protocols in place, Marymead will be selling plants, bric-a-brac, books, toys, clothes, homewares, handbags, jewellery and accessories. All funds raised will go towards supporting Marymead. More info: email events@marymead.org.au

Youth InterACT grants Young Canberrans aged 12-25 years with ideas for projects, events or activities that focus on engaging young people are encouraged to apply for the ACT Government’s $25,000 Youth InterACT grants program. Grants of up to $2,000 are available for initiatives that actively engage young people in innovative projects and connect young people with each other and to their community, leading to greater social participation and inclusion. Applications close Monday 24 August. To apply, visit communityservices.act.gov.au/youth

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Calling all prospective students for Clemente Canberra in 2020 Black Mountain Summit Walk This year is not only the 50th anniversary of Black Mountain being declared a conservation reserve, but also the 20th anniversary of the official opening of the Summit Walk, which was a joint project between ACT Government, Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) and Telstra. On Saturday 25 July, select one of two timeslots – 9.30am-12pm or 1.30-4pm – to join Friends of Black Mountain for a walk up the north-eastern slopes of Black Mountain to the summit. Local plant ecologist Michael Doherty will be talking about trees, shrubs and fire, and participants can see some winter flowering plants. You’re welcome to walk up and back, but if you would prefer not to walk down, ask a friend to meet you at the top. The Summit Walk has steep sections, so it is suitable for fit walkers (including children over the age of 12). Meet at the Visitor Centre, ANBG. Cost: Gold coin donation. Bookings are essential. Places are limited, please email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com, or phone Libby (6296 1936) or Linda (0437 298 711). It is also helpful if we need to contact you if arrangements need to change (e.g. adverse weather). Bring friends, water, snacks. Wear sturdy shoes, hat, and sun cream … and winter woollies in layers in case it is cold.

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Nick Tyrrell, Courtney Mullen

Kate Bayliss, Delene White

Robert Piani, Rose Marin

Beth Reid, Mike Reid

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Sculptures at the Vineyard launch, Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo.

How will you science this National Science Week?

The ACT has a jam-packed program of fun and educational events for all ages.

Discover more about local Canberra women in STEM, go on a science treasure hunt, hear about how video games and science connect, and experience the effects of climate change on our reefs through glass work and music.

Full program of events available at inspiringtheact.org.au/national -science-week For the latest updates follow us: @nswk_ACT

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Pork, ginger and lime sausage rolls Makes 48 3 sheets puff pastry, defrosted and cut in half 1 egg, lightly beaten with a little water Sesame seeds, for sprinkling Sausage filling

500g pork mince (the higher the fat content, the better) 60g (1/3 cup) grated onion, juice squeezed out 50g (1/3 cup) grated carrot 1 egg, lightly beaten

Entertain with style Cooking for family and friends? Don’t panic – food writer Libby Kimber brings you two recipes that will be a hit with everyone from MasterChef fan favourite Khanh Ong’s brand-new book.

30g (1/2 cup) panko breadcrumbs 2 spring onions, finely chopped Handful of coriander leaves, finely chopped 2 tsp grated ginger 2 Tbsp finely chopped makrut lime leaves 2 tsp sriracha chilli sauce 1 tsp light soy sauce 2 tsp fish sauce Zest and juice of 1/2 lime 1/2 tsp sea salt

A Gay Guy's Guide to Life, Love, Food by Khanh Ong, Published by Plum, RRP $34.99, Photography by Lauren Bamford.

1 tsp garlic powder

Malaysian beef rendang

Preheat the oven to 210°C. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

1 tsp ground white pepper

To make the filling, place all the ingredients in a large bowl and give it a really good mix to make sure everything’s well combined.

Serves 6 125ml (1/2 cup) melted coconut oil or vegetable oil

Place a rectangle of puff pastry on a clean work surface.

Spoon about one-sixth of the filling close to the long edge of the pastry and shape it into a log. Brush the edge of the pastry with egg wash, then carefully roll it up tightly and seal.

1.5kg chuck steak, gravy beef or brisket, cut into bite-sized pieces 500ml (2 cups) canned coconut milk 3 Tbsp Malaysian curry powder 90g (1 cup) desiccated coconut 3 Tbsp karamel masakan Sea salt 6 makrut lime leaves, finely sliced Steamed rice, to serve Spice paste 6 dried red chillies, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes, then drained 2 lemongrass stalks, white parts roughly chopped, tops bruised and reserved 8 makrut lime leaves, finely sliced 3cm piece of fresh turmeric, roughly chopped or 2 tsp ground turmeric 5cm piece of galangal, roughly chopped 6 red shallots, roughly chopped 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 4 long red chillies, roughly chopped 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

To make the spice paste, place all the ingredients except the vegetable oil in a food processor or blender and whiz into a fine paste. Pour the vegetable oil into a large saucepan over medium-low heat and sauté the spice paste for 4–6 minutes until fragrant and the oil splits from the paste.

Brush the top of the sausage roll with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut into 8 even-sized pieces and place on one of the prepared baking trays.

Repeat the process with the remaining pastry and filling to make 48 sausage rolls.

Bake for 25–30 minutes or until puffed and golden.

In a large frying pan over high heat, place the coconut oil and beef and brown for about 8 minutes, turning often to get good caramelisation all over.

Transfer the beef to the saucepan with the spice paste. Add the coconut milk, curry powder and reserved lemongrass tops and simmer for 3-3 1/2 hours until the beef is tender and the liquid has reduced by half. Give it a stir every now and again and add some water if it starts looking a bit dry.

Meanwhile, toast the desiccated coconut in a dry frying pan over low heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Add it to the pan with the beef and stir.

Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, then stir through the karamel masakan and salt to taste. Finish with the lime leaves and serve over steamed rice.

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Rich mocha mud cake Finish off with everyone’s favourite – chocolate cake!

Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan-forced. Line the base and side of a 22cm round spring-form cake tin with baking paper.

Image and text from The Great Thermo Meal Prep Cookbook by Tracey Pattison, photography by Cath Muscat, Murdoch Books RRP $39.99.

Add the dark chocolate to the mixer bowl, measuring cup in. Grate for 8 sec/speed 7. Scrape down the side of the bowl. Add the butter, coffee and coffee liqueur to the mixer bowl, measuring cup in. Cook for 2 min/50°C/speed 2 or until melted and smooth.

Prep: 45 mins, plus 30 mins standing time and cooling time Cook: 1 hr 20 mins Serves 12 200g 70% dark chocolate, broken into pieces 250g butter, chopped 250ml (1 cup) strong-brewed plunger coffee 60ml (1/4 cup) coffee-flavoured liqueur

Add the sugar, flour, baking powder, almond meal and eggs to the mixer bowl, measuring cup in. Mix for 20 sec/speed 5 or until combined – the mixture will be runny. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Clean the mixer bowl.

Bake the cake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Stand in the tin for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Meanwhile, make the ganache by adding the chocolates to the mixer bowl, measuring cup in.

Grate for 8 sec/speed 7. Scrape down the side of the bowl. Add the cream to the mixer bowl, measuring cup in. Cook for 2 min/50°C/speed 2, or until melted.

Transfer the mixture to a heatproof bowl. Stand at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until completely cooled and thickened (to a spreadable consistency).

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Local brew embraces ‘paddock to pint’ philosophy Local brewer Tim Sides has embraced the ‘paddock to pint’ philosophy when brewing his local beers.

Sourcing the grains themselves – including sorghum, millet and buckwheat – Tim and his wife Camille own Wild Polly Brewing Co, producing Canberra’s only gluten-free beers.

“Coming from [a] farming background, it’s really important to me to know where my grain comes from,” says Tim. “So I’ve got those relationships with the growers.”

After a caravanning trip around the country three years ago, Tim and Camille returned to their farm just outside of Canberra in Gundaroo with plans for a cellar-door-style beer offering, and, because their kids are coeliac, a gluten-free brewery was born.

“It’s so hard to find gluten-free food or anything when you’re out and about,” Tim says, “so we thought how can we make our beer gluten-free?”

Gluten-free beer is a bit of rarity with only a handful of Australian breweries taking it on. Tim says it is Wild Polly’s point of difference among the more than 500 small breweries in Australia, and while the process is “very hard work”, it’s almost

like returning beer to its ancient roots.

“The original beers would’ve been made with [grains like] we’re using, but that would’ve been lost thousands of years ago,” Tim says.

“So we’re really recreating the way beer was originally made, and transforming it into the modern variant of it.”

Currently, Wild Polly’s two beers – a pale ale and an India pale ale (IPA) – are brewed out of Zierholz’s brewery in Fyshwick, with future plans for Wild Polly to be brewed out in Gundaroo with homegrown hops and a cellar-door-style taproom.

Tim says there is a growing push to support local, and with the support of locals and independent bottle shops, Wild Polly has been well received by the Canberra and Yass Valley Shire communities, and has even picked up a few awards.

“I think that’s a really important thing for people to be able to pick up on and consumers today want local, they want fresh, I think, and we’re able to provide that.”

To find a stockist, visit wildpollybrewingco.com.au - Libby Kimber

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Take 5: Abby Dobson of Baby et Lulu On Saturday 25 July, The Street Theatre will team up with local television production agency, Screencraft, and faux-French sensations, Baby et Lulu, to produce a live and livestreamed night previewing the band’s new record, Album Trois.

CW spoke with one of Baby et Lulu’s vocalists, Abby Dobson, prior to their first live gig since the pandemic began. With seats at the venue sold out, you can still buy a ticket for the livestream at thestreetdigital.org.au

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Will this be Baby et Lulu’s first ever live performance for both a physical and digital audience?

Yes, it seems like The Street have a very beautiful production crew in place; it will be quite a team going to bring this to life. Hopefully it will be a wonderful thing to watch in your living room and everyone will get in the spirit; leave some brie on the counter for a few hours – you shouldn’t have cold French cheese – open a bottle of French wine and, since they’re not driving, really knock themselves out. We’re all excited; I haven’t done a show for months, none of us have.

I’ve promised not to wear my tracksuit.

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An Australian six-piece band performing in French is a unique proposition; tell me how the group came to be?

It all started as an absolute folly; Lara and I thought we would do one show to get this French bug out of our system and didn’t have any idea people would be interested in it, but it turns out there’s a lot of Francophiles in Australia like us. We’ve been together 10 years now, and it’s just a very joyous show.

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Vocally as a singer, with French music it tends to be a bit more scope in the expression. I have a certain vibrato in my voice which I try and moderate in English, but with French it seems to really suit the high drama of the French music; my vibrato definitely has more free rein when singing in French.

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My family moved to Sydney when I was four, so I never had a great understanding of the city.

I’ve come through regularly over the years but, like a lot of my travel as a musician, it’s usually around work. One always assumes they will have time to explore the city they’re working in, but it’s usually case that there’s never the time. Canberra audiences are always beautiful.

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Abby Dobson (left) and Lara Goodridge comprise faux-French sensations, Baby et Lulu, who have a live and livestreamed performance at The Street Theatre later this month. Photo Andrew Maccoll.

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In your career you’ve supported and performed with some amazing musicians; who stands out to you?

They’ve all got their own special little place, but I’ve got to say I was pretty excited to be asked by Neil Finn to sing with him. I was in Leonardo’s Bride and had terrible flu before a show at Festival Hall in Melbourne. I was at my hotel lying in bed when I got a call to the room from Neil Finn asking if I’d sing a song with him off his new record. This was before music streaming, so I was backstage after my gig before theirs trying to learn the song on iPod. While it wasn’t a brilliant musical moment, but a lovely moment to get to sing with one of my heroes.

Dobson’s responses have been condensed for publication.

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Jeff Popple reviews three new thrillers this week.

More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

In 1880, a train uses its Westinghouse air-brakes to come to a squealing halt. Its passengers disembark into a field of electric lights with one Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) standing in the middle, unveiling his plans for a Direct Current system to beat gaslight. Businessman and inventor George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon) wishes to partner with Edison, inviting him to his home for dinner. After being snubbed, however, Westinghouse and his wife Marguerite (Katherine Waterson) set out to prove Alternating Current to be the better system instead.

Originally cut to Harvey Weinstein’s taste and shelved due to his abuse controversy, the movie was re-edited and re-released thanks to Martin Scorsese’s producer’s final-edit clause.

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Tony Park is Australia’s premier adventure writer and Last Survivor once more mixes together environmental concerns with a fast, action-packed plot. Ancient cycad plants are rapidly becoming extinct in southern Africa from plant poachers who sell them on the black market for lucrative returns. Concerned that a recent theft of the plants is being used to fund a terrorist attack, the CIA hire mercenary Sonja Kurtz to track down the missing plants. Aided by a rag-tag group of conservationists, Sonja finds herself up against a deadly and desperate enemy.

Fascinating background, sure-footed plotting and regular gunfire makes this one of Park’s best books. Recommended.

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magicians against each other due to the death of a loved one on stage, causing them to one-up each other throughout. Our inventors here don’t have a reasonable catalyst for their competition other than Edison’s fragile ego. Where Edison’s principals gradually slide, Westinghouse is played with pure intentions of seeking a true partnership; his wife is the driving force of his competitive strategy.

While it is interesting to see the birth of the AC system (and a few other world-changing inventions), the main force of the story is unbelievably petty with no real stakes.

Verdict: While a beautiful looking film with solid performances, our lead characters seem far removed from their real-life counterparts.

Bring on a movie of the real hero of electricity, Nikola Tesla! 2.5 stars.

The Current War is now screening in cinemas.

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Every morning, four travelling companions enjoy the leisurely ferry trip down the Thames to their London jobs. It is pleasant way to commute to work until the morning after the Christmas break when one of them goes missing. Kit was last seen at the group’s Christmas drinks arguing with another passenger, James. Now the police suspect that James is responsible for Kit’s disappearance. Told through James’ eyes, Candlish skilfully peels back with clockwork precision layers of deceit to reveal what really happened on the night of Kit’s disappearance.

A clever thriller that will appeal to aficionados of The Girl on The Train.

Cry Baby by Mark Billingham Hachette, $32.99

Mark Billingham’s series about London detective Tom Thorne has become a mainstay of British crime writing. It has been 20 years since the first book, Sleepyhead, appeared and now Billingham has gone back to write a prequel to that iconic novel. Cry Baby opens in 1996 and finds Thorne caught up in the search for a missing seven-yearold boy, Keiron Coyne. Traumatised by a similar case that ended badly, Thorne desperately tries to find the kidnapper before it is too late for Keiron.

A professional, polished piece of detective fiction that will not disappoint Billingham’s many fans.

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Please contact event organisers/venues, or visit a relevant website for bookings and conditions of entry.

WHERE YOU ARE FESTIVAL: A two-month long program of diverse activities featuring local artists, performers and venues across Canberra, until 11 September; risecanberra.com WE LOVE LOCAL FESTIVAL: Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo celebrates coming out of isolation with a series of events in its new venue until 20 September; tallagandrahill.com.au THURSDAY ART TALKS: The National Gallery showcases artists and art experts every Thursday who provide insights and new ideas about works of art on display, 12.45-1.30pm; nga.gov.au SIDE BY SIDE, BYTE SIZE: The CSO and ANU Orchestra present a short work by Australian composer Graeme Koehne in a virtual performance available via the CSO YouTube channel, 17 July-17 August.

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MUSIC ON THE SCREENS: A series of virtual music events streaming free via Facebook launches at Kambri, ANU from 17 July; kambri.anu.edu.au

THE STREET: Reopens to go both live and digital at their City West theatre with Baby et Lulu, the Australian, ARIA-nominated faux-French sensations, 25 July 8pm; thestreet.org.au

LIVE IN YA LOUNGE: Stream live COVIDcompliant gigs by local bands each weekend.

See The Cherry Pickers, Lying Cheating Bastards and Blank Stares, Friday 17 July 7.30pm; liveinyalounge.com

FIRST RESPONSE: A multimedia joint exhibition at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 25 July-19 September, with public viewing available from 28 July; tuggeranongarts.com.

THAT POETRY THING: A fix of poetry and spoken word with featured performers every Monday night accessible either via Zoom or live at Smith’s Alternative, Civic, space permitting.

MOV’IN CAR DRIVE-IN CINEMA: Due to popular demand, the pop-up drive-in at Questacon carpark (Parkes Place West) has been extended to Sunday 26 July. Bookings: movincar.com.au/movies/canberra-movie-selection/

STRATHNAIRN ARTS: Bonjour and G’Day, an exhibition by Val Johnson, at their Holt gallery online and by appointment until 26 July; strathnairn.com.au ANCA GALLERY: Applications close 28 July to present an exhibition or project in a three-week exhibition slot from 9 to 27 September; anca.net.au CANBERRA REP: Back in lights with Neil Simon’s heart-warming Brighton Beach Memoirs at their Acton theatre, 31 July-15 August; canberrarep.org.au

ART FOR CARERS: Meets at the NGA on the third Tuesday of each month with carers from across the region spending a social hour engaging with art through tours and art making activities; nga.gov.au

WORLDWIDE WIZARDS’ QUIZ: Harry Potter turns 40 on 31 July and Quizzic Alley is celebrating with a free, fun online quiz, 6.30-8pm; quizzicalley.com

WESLEY MUSIC CENTRE: A group performance of works by Eugene Ysaÿe and Beethoven at their Forrest location, 22 July 12.40-1.20pm, $10 entry; trybooking.com/BKIHD

Send your free entertainment listings to: arts@canberraweekly.com.au with ‘what’s on’ in the subject field. Deadline is 10 days prior to Thursday edition date.

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When it comes to plastic, the bathroom might not be at the top of your mind when it comes to the most offensive rooms of the house (we’re looking at you, kitchen).

But Founder of Biome Eco Stores, Tracey Bailey, says the beauty and body care industry has a big plastic problem, relying heavily on plastic for containers and packaging.

“Almost every beauty product contains some form of plastic whether it’s the bottle, cap, lid, packaging, applicator or apparatus,” she says.

Tracey says the amount of plastic in beauty and personal care products can make the transition to a lifestyle with less plastic seem overwhelming. She says the solution is to “start small”, swapping one product at a time

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“When shopping for body care products, choose items packaged in reusable tins or recyclable packaging such as cardboard or glass,” she says.

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How the search for the ‘perfect red’ spawned environmentally conscious lipstick Canberran Karen Green has long been on the hunt for the perfect red lipstick.

The artist, model and owner of local plantbased lipstick brand, Just Lippy, has always been passionate about fashion, cosmetics and colour, and was inspired to create her own lipstick line after looking further into some of the ingredients found in typical lipsticks.

“I started getting really tired of trying to read ingredients, and especially [the lists] that were just getting longer and longer – if you could even read them,” she says.

“I was trying to get my perfect red … So I developed a formula for that.”

After her first range grew to over 20 colours, Karen turned her attention to the amount of plastic involved in a lipstick tube. She’s recently launched her latest collection in reusable and recyclable aluminium pots – the lipstick can be applied with a brush or with fingertips for a ‘smudged’ look.

“There’s at least half a dozen different components in a lipstick tube, and they can’t be recycled,” she says. “You can send them off to special programs but getting customers to bring

those back – they just don’t do it.”

The colour range has also undergone an overhaul, with Karen eliminating the bright colour pigment ingredients derived from coal and petroleum. But this has also meant she has had to farewell her beloved ‘Chanel red’.

“My first red was called ‘red number one’, and it was that really bright [red], which I still love,” she says.

“But I thought ‘well, I have to change my behaviour if I want my customers to change theirs’.

So that’s where we’re at.”

The new range now uses synthetic oxides for its three colour options and has no excess packaging or plastic labels.

“The oxides are non-toxic, and they are long lasting,” Karen says.

“Generally speaking, packaging is very beautiful to look at, but all we’re doing is taking out the thing that we want and chucking out the rest.

“I don’t want to put any more plastic out there into the world.”

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Homebirth in Canberra What if, when labour begins, rather than rushing to hospital, you instead settled in at home with your trusted support team, including your midwife, by your side? Choosing to birth at home is once again a viable choice for Canberra women, thanks to a successful homebirth trial completed in 2019.

Is it safe?

The research is unequivocal. A recent University of Technology Sydney (UTS) study compared the results of five years of homebirth outcomes with Australian hospital birth statistics and found homebirth had a reduced risk of stillbirth and neonatal death, as well as an increased chance of having a ‘normal’ vaginal birth. A much larger study from the Netherlands of 500,000 confirmed that homebirth is safe for low-risk women.

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There are many reasons people choose to birth at home, including: • Increased chance of going into labour spontaneously • No need to travel during labour • Allowance for the natural progression of labour with less risk of induction • Avoidance of procedures such as routine monitoring • More likely to have a natural birth and lower risk of c-section With one in three babies born by c-section in Australia, many women feel that birthing has become overly medicalised. Each intervention in the birthing process increases the chance that a further intervention will be required.

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A homebirth midwife doesn’t just turn up and hope for the best.

A matter of choice Ultimately, what’s most important is that women and families have access to the birthing environment where they feel most comfortable, whether that means being in hospital with an obstetrician, at home with a midwife or in a birth centre with mixed midwife and obstetric care.

Women labour best and have the best birth outcomes when they feel safe and supported. A woman who is empowered by her birth experience is more likely to bond positively with her newborn child, establish successful breastfeeding and have better mental health outcomes.

Raising children is a marathon not a sprint. What happens at the starting line can really shape the outcome for the whole of the journey.

To find out more, visit health.act.gov.au/homebirth or homebirthaustralia.org Editor’s note: Our rotating wellbeing and fitness columns provide advice that is general in nature. Please always refer to your preferred health professional for advice suited to your personal healthcare requirements.

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Winter fire safety Winter is peak house fi re season and ACT Fire & Rescue (ACTF&R) is urging Canberrans to be aware of common causes of home fi res, and to take simple steps to be prepared, including: • Test electrical appliances and devices, including electric blankets.

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• Keep clothes clear of heaters and excess bedding off electric blankets.

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It is also important to ensure you have a working smoke alarm and those living in your household know their Home Fire Escape Plan.

For more information and tips on how to prepare your home and ensure your safety during winter, visit www.esa.act.gov.au

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Scandi cool Ainslie 11 Piper Street This picture-perfect home on Piper Street in Ainslie is the epitome of minimalist-chic.

This weatherboard cottagecum-Scandi sanctuary was built in the 1950s and has undergone a transformation into a modern and chic family home.

LJ Hooker Dickson licensed agent and auctioneer, Stephen Bunday, says the home sits on a “low-maintenance block in a quiet street”, and has been transformed with a “super contemporary renovation and extension”.

Outside, the home pays homage to its weatherboard cottage roots, while the interiors are sleek and modern. “The house has super clean lines and a Scandinavian feel,” Bunday says.

“It’s filled with natural light and double glazing throughout will help keep energy bills down.

“Although it is compact, there are four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas and a superb indoor-outdoor flow.”

Luxurious fixtures, fittings and inclusions are part and parcel of a home of this calibre; 11 Piper Street boasts floating oak flooring and enviable outdoor entertaining zones in the landscaped, lowmaintenance back garden which boasts a gorgeous feature tree.

The kitchen is a light-filled haven, with skylight and splashback window, as well as a custom concrete island bench, Carrara marble splashback, gas cooktop, electric oven and dishwasher.

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The modern bathrooms feature full-height tiling and wall-hung vanities, with a free-standing bath in the main. The main bedroom is home to the ensuite as well as a walk-in robe.

Bunday says this home would be the perfect place for a small family or young professionals.

“It’s a quiet part of Ainslie, not far from Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve but also reasonably close to the Dickson Wetlands,” he says.

“The Ainslie shops are the best shops in Canberra and there’s a choice of several good schools nearby.”

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under the hammer

15 Farrer Street, Braddon

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$1,400,000 Paul & Robyn Sutton

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$1,350,000 Luton

19 Dalrymple Street, Narrabundah

$1,330,000 Hodgkinson

13 Claxton Crescent, Lyneham

$1,260,000 LJ Hooker

4 Heaton Place, Downer

$1,235,000 Luton

1 Hoad Place, Nicholls

$1,217,000 Ray White

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$1,010,000 McIntyre

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10 Gleadow Street, Evatt

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32/13-15 Sturt Avenue, Griffith

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Luton

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$795,000

LJ Hooker

18/40 Henry Kendall Street, Franklin

$501,000

Luton

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$785,000

Christine Shaw

10 Briger Street, Taylor

$500,000

New Door

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$784,000

Ray White

67/36 Dulcie Holland Crescent, Moncrieff $497,000

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18 John Winter Street, Gungahlin

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Irwin

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$450,000

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13 Warrego Circuit, Kaleen

$750,000

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$417,000

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$720,000

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14/5 Tristania Street, Rivett

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24 Alan Watt Crescent, Casey

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LJ Hooker

29/77 Leichhardt Street, Kingston

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McIntyre

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One Agency

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$620,000

Upside

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$322,500

Elders

82 Wanderer Court, Amaroo

$620,000

LJ Hooker

59/126 Thynne Street, Bruce

$305,000

LJ Hooker

21 Stuart Street, Queanbeyan

$600,000

Ray White

90/329 Flemington Road, Franklin

$297,000

LJ Hooker

6 Khull Crescent, Kambah

$574,000

McGrath

175/8 Limburg Way, Greenway

$290,000

Cream

6 Audas Place, Florey

$562,000

Carter + Co

26/4 Wilkins Street, Mawson

$270,000

Maloney’s

39 Dagmar Berne Street, Macgregor

$560,000

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106/38 Gozzard Street, Gungahlin

$245,500

McGrath

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10 Jindivik Place, Scullin

$555,000

LJ Hooker

5/18 Gilmore Place, Queanbeyan

$220,000

Mates Rates

54 McKillop Circuit, Kambah

$554,000

Blackshaw

3/67 Derrima Road, Queanbeyan

$201,000

McNamee

Agent

509/6 Provan Street, Campbell

$551,500

Independent

Unit 9/3 Mowatt Street, Queanbeyan East $145,000

4 Ida Birchall Crescent, Macgregor

$540,000

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Nicholls 1 Hoad Place Ray White

$785,000

6 Pearson Place, Holder

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5 Stringybark Drive Christine Shaw

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property news

Weekly market wrap Eased restrictions, school holidays affect clearances Over the last four weeks, the volume of established listings advertised for the first time on Allhomes has increased by 13.77%, showing early signs of improved vendor sentiment. The unfortunate timing of school holidays and relaxation of some state border controls coincided with last weekends’ auctions, leading to a significantly lower clearance rate of 53%, down from 65% the same time last year.

Conveyancers preparing contracts for vendors have indicated typical spring market conditions may start sooner this year as vendors who deferred transacting in March and April start putting their homes on the market and commence auction campaigns in August.

During the past week, it has become evident Victorians are dealing with the fallout of their COVID-19 containment policy, resulting in new reported cases in Canberra. This may have caused a greater percentage of buyers to question if they should delay purchasing, especially apartments and townhouses.

Allhomes ACT Real Estate Market Trends Report short-term view tracks month-to-month changes to the median property values and interest rates. From February to May 2020 (most recent data), falling interest rates have caused the median unit value to increase each month. The median unit value has increased by 5.88% over four months starting at $465,000 in February and increasing to $492,322 in May. Buyers who were considering making their decisions earlier this year but postponed are facing the prospect of having to pay significantly more to secure similar properties.

Stimulus influences purchasing decisions, lowers barrier to ownership In the new market, ACT Government stamp duty concessions are influencing purchasing decisions of downsizers and upgraders, who previously would not have qualified for any assistance to buy.

Once ACT Revenue provide further detail on how the HomeBuilder Grants will be administered, and developers adjust their marketing to heavily promote their projects qualifying, the initial wave of demand created upon the announcement is anticipated to re-appear. These buyers initially looked to enter the market with gusto, however were disappointed by the lack of information and certainty created by a combination of premature announcement by Commonwealth Government, lack of enthusiasm to participate by ACT Government, or both.

Leading private sector support, St George Bank has taken the initiative to help first home buyers into the market. They have announced discounting Lenders Mortgage Insurance to just $1 for first home buyers with a 15% deposit. Whilst 15% might sound like a big hurdle, if you’re a first home buyer seeking a new home to live in and have saved 5%, purchase an off-plan property for $500,000 and are eligible to receive a HomeBuilder Grant, you’ve effectively got a 10% deposit with 12-24 months to save the difference, and do not pay stamp duty in the ACT. This has significantly lowered the barrier of entry to property ownership and provided first home buyers with the ability to take control of their purchasing decision without having to rely on securing a place in the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

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New hotel in Belconnen

Geocon’s hotel arm, Iconic Hotels, has announced a new Abode Hotel in Belconnen will open in September.

Located in Grazier Lane in the Belconnen Town Centre, the hotel will form part of the Republic precinct, with 152 apartment-style rooms and the onsite No. 10 Restaurant and Bar. “Every hotel opening is worth celebrating,” said Geocon’s founder and managing director, Nick Georgalis, “but considering the extreme challenges the industry is currently facing, this particular milestone is all the more rewarding for everyone involved.”

Abode Belconnen will become the eighth hotel in the Abode portfolio, and the tenth hotel overall for Iconic Hotels.

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Light-filled living Farrer 1 Bruce Place For the current owners, this home in Farrer was just so nice they bought it twice!

“They were lucky enough to buy the second time on their return to Canberra,” says LJ Hooker Canberra City sales manager and auctioneer, Kaylene King. “[They] have said the location is just amazing for day-to-day convenience and the home is just instantly warm and inviting.”

Sitting on a 662sqm block – which extends beyond the courtyard walls – the threebedroom home is filled with natural light and allows for indoor-outdoor living. The bathroom, kitchen and separate laundry have all been renovated, while the open-plan living area is spacious and versatile – perfect for any buyer.

“The outstanding feature of this home is the light; it is perfectly aspected to make the most of light and sun,” says King.

“The high-set clerestory windows allow light to filter right through the home.”

She says the home would suit young buyers looking for an entry point into the popular suburb, or those looking to downsize, such as a “more mature couple who

currently live locally, perhaps wanting to stay in the area but do away with a large block and stairs”.

1 Bruce Place also boasts a main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite, covered entertaining area and two outdoor courtyards.

There’s also a walk-in pantry in the kitchen, reverse-cycle air conditioning and established gardens with dripper system, as well as a double carport with lockup storage.

King says the location of this delightful dwelling is hard to beat, close to a range of amenities including popular café, Fox and Bow. “The home is directly across the road from the local pre and primary schools, and an easy walk to the local Farrer shops for a great coffee, meal or groceries.”

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11 Piper Street Ainslie What a transformation! This stunning 1950's home has been completely reimagined into a

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11B/21 Beissel Street Belconnen Situated in the heart of Belconnen and

offering peaceful lakeside luxury is this

two bedroom, two bathroom and two car space apartment with stunning views to the mountains.

• Two bedrooms • Main bathroom plus ensuite • Two car spaces plus storage cage • Two balconies • Modern kitchen with quality appliances and stone bench tops • Spacious light filled living area

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6 Pridham Street Farrer The ultimate opportunity to enter this highly sought after location, this fully

refurbished home is move in ready for a brand new Farrer family.

• Full roof restoration

• Open plan living - floor area 125m2

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• Freshly painted throughout

• New window frames, double glazed

windows and new window treatments

• Quality carpet and vinyl flooring

• Ducted gas heating & evaporative cooling

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For Sale $760,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat 18th July 11:30am - 12:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

• Constructed 1966

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13 Olga Masters Street Franklin This modern single-level residence

provides contemporary living at its best. In immaculate condition, this highly

functional four-bedroom home set in a desirable position in Franklin features open plan living and a wide range of quality features.

• Newly built (2016) in immaculate condition • 4 generously sized bedrooms including main with ensuite • Spacious open plan living, kitchen & dining • Huge kitchen with brand new oven and gas cooktop

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• Ducted heating & cooling

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this well-presented home will allow each

individual privacy with wealth of living and dining options. The beautiful pergola and pool area is where the family can entertain and relax.

• Large integrated workshop • Large outdoor entertainment area • Ducted gas heating

• Evaporative cooling

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Auction | On Site Sat, 1st Aug at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 18th Jul at 9:45am - 10:15am _______________________________________________ Agent Troy Thompson 0408 694 917 Marcus Cataldo 0401 744 964 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

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This classic home ticks all the right boxes for

• Five bedrooms three with built in robes.

family living. Positioned on a 443m2 block of

• One bathroom upstairs and one downstairs

land, the home features multiple living and

• Original kitchen with industrial stove

entertaining areas for the whole family. Freshly

• Front and back patios perfect for alfresco

painted and carpeted this spacious and private family home is perfect for buyers

entertaining • Spacious and easy maintenance rear yard

requiring the convenience of location.

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Auction Sat 1st Aug at 12:30pm, on site _______________________________________________ View Sat 18th Jul 9:00am - 9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119 LJ Hooker Weston Creek 02 6288 8888

94/36 Paul Coe Crescent Ngunnawal Enjoy resort-style living in this gorgeous

• Tennis court

maintained complex. This is a chance to

• 2 separate living areas

two-storey townhouse and beautifully

secure a low-maintenance and move-in ready home with enough space for the entire family.

• In-ground swimming pool • Private courtyard • Balcony

• Walk to public transport and shops

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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For Sale $409,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat, 18th Jul at 10:00am - 10:45am _______________________________________________ Agent Jason Hall 0475 983 079

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

3/5 Wellington Street Ngunnawal Your options are endless with this

townhouse situated in a quiet street close to local shops and parks.This 3-bedroom

• Retro kitchen with a freestanding oven / cooktop, full-length pantry and breakfast bar

townhouse has 2 separate living areas

• Ducted gas heating throughout

touch.

• Living = 108.39sqm & Garage = 23.54sqm

and is waiting for you to add your own

• Fully enclosed backyard

• Strata fee = $591.08 per quarter

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Auction | Online Wed, 29th July at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 18th July at 1:30pm - 2:15pm Wed, 22nd July at 5:00pm - 5:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Hugo Mendez 0421 349 916 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

AUCTION

7 Jevons Place Page

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The mainly original house is versatile and

• RZ2 block -932m2

robes. A good sized living area and there

• Secure garage +carport

Boasts three bedrooms all with built in

are plenty of break our entertaining areas outdoors including a deck and BBQ area

off the real of the home. Extend or rebuild

• Three bedroom home

• Walking distance to Page shops

• Walking distance to Belconnen Mall

or even redevelop.

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Auction l Online Wednesday, 5th August at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Saturday 18th July at 10:30am - 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

1, 2 & 3/16 Mulloon Street Queanbeyan East A rare opportunity has become available in Queanbeyan East, in the form of three, two-bedroom town houses, situated on

one generous 1052m2 block. Representing great value for the investor, all three

properties are currently tenanted. Yes,

own your own complex. No strata levies.

• Three two-bedroom homes on the one block • Separate electricity bills • 1 - Currently Rented at $360.00 per week • 2 - Currently Rented at $390.00 per week • 3 - Currently Rented at $365.00 per week • Low maintenance common areas

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Auction Sat 1st Aug at 2:30pm, on site _______________________________________________ View Sat 18th Jul 9:45am - 10:15am _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119 LJ Hooker Weston Creek 02 6288 8888

12 Mollison Street Scullin

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With a distinctly open plan arrangement,

• Natural floorboards throughout with

for family living. The home basks in an

• A bright kitchen has a dishwasher and

of land. Perfect for first home buyers,

• A RC/AC unit ensures year-round

this fabulous home sets a great standard abundance of natural light on a RZ2 block investors or downsizers.

quality window dressings

plenty of cupboard space comfort

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Auction Saturday 25 July at 10:00am, On site _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Sharon Schnyder 0400 485 204

• Enclosed yard with colourbond fencing

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

LJ Hooker Belconnen 6251 1477

Purchase these brand new homes now & take advantage of it’s River Reserve setting

12 River Drive Queanbeyan

Large Family Home 4 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

2 Parking

The home offers 2 bedrooms with ensuites 2 living zones, one with balcony, the other with rear yard access Kitchen with AEG appliances, pantry with pull-out drawers Bedrooms segregated across 3 levels Large backyard with gate access to the River Reserve Ducted heating and cooling Double garage with internal access 450m to Karabar Shopping Mall Living: 171.5m2 Garage: 43.7m2

$719,000 - $749,000 Investment - Rented at $720pw 3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

2 Parking

Rented at $720 pw with just signed 12 month rental term Tenant in place upon settlement Maximise depreciation with a brand new property Lower rates than ACT Land tax starts at $692,000 not $0 compared to the ACT 2 living zones, one with balcony, the other with rear yard access Master with ensuite and walk in robe Large backyard with access to the River Reserve Living: 147.7m2 Garage: 42.9m2

$699,000 - $725,000 Room for everything 4 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

3 Parking

The home offers a flexible floorplan that offers 2 living zones Bonus 4th bedroom/media/gym or theatre room Kitchen with AEG appliances, pantry with pull-out drawers Bedrooms segregated across 2 levels Large backyard Double garage with internal access Plus a extra allocated car space, great for that extra car or caravan 450m to Karabar Shopping Mall Living: 193.5m2 Garage: 43.7m2

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9/8 HOWITT STREET 2

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CONVENIENCE, STYLE & FLAIR •

Conveniently positioned upon leafy Howitt Street in old Kingston is this funky ground floor 2-bedroom apartment.

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Presented in excellent, original condition throughout you will appreciate the warmth and character that this property has to offer.

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Featuring bamboo flooring to the living areas that consist of a lounge, dining area that has a pleasant outlook onto the private north facing courtyard.

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The kitchen is functionally designed and offers a dishwasher and electric oven and cooktop.

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A short distance of Green Square will mean that you will be able to take advantage of the restaurants and casual eateries.

AUCTION SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 12:00PM ON SITE VIEW SATURDAY 18TH JULY 2:30PM – 3:00PM CWM2759

AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

CONTACT CREAM RESIDENTIAL Phone 6281 0822 Visit Hughes Place, Hughes ACT 2605 creamresidential.com.au

AUCTION / ISAACS

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Neatly tucked away in this well-maintained development known as “Pine Grove” is this beautifully presented, free standing, single level townhouse.

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Offering a separate formal lounge/dining area overlooking a neatly maintained front courtyard.

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Functional kitchen and family room also enjoy the benefits from the north orientation.

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Featuring a ducted evaporative cooling, ducted heating and a ducted vacuum system.

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If you are looking to downsize from the surrounding suburbs but not wanting to compromise on space, sunlight and functionality then this property is one for you.

AUCTION SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST 12:00PM ON SITE

AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

CONTACT CREAM RESIDENTIAL Phone 6281 0822 Visit Hughes Place, Hughes ACT 2605 creamresidential.com.au 62

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Exuding a warm and welcoming ambience, this stunning, beautifully renovated residence makes the perfect home for those seeking generous living in a quiet location. Displaying a sophisticated design, this sleek, 'as new' residence is very private, light-filled, is set on one level and is a showcase of traditional appeal with stylish contemporary finishes. On entering the home, you will be impressed by the size of the open-plan formal/informal living and dining area leading out to the private, easy-care gardens. The updated kitchen with the stone benchtops and quality stainless-steel appliances overlooks the open-plan casual dining and family room. Beautifully presented throughout, accommodation includes four bedrooms, all with built-in robes, new bathroom with a separate toilet, laundry, and a large single garage. The clever floorplan is complemented by exquisite external areas, including expansive outdoor entertaining areas off the dining area and a beautifully landscaped garden, creating a haven for relaxation and entertaining. Finished to a high standard on an approximately 753m2 private block, this really is the perfect home for the downsizer, executive couple, or the astute investor. EER 6.0

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View Saturday 18th 11:00 – 11:45 am Agent Maria Selleck 0417 258 803

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— Walking distance to Yerrabi Pond, walking tracks and outdoor family friendly activities.

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— Generous car parking. All properties with two car spaces are side by side (not tandem).

— Double glazing throughout, AVE EER 7.7

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Auction Friday 31 July, 11am Onsite

Chance of a lifetime.

85.14ha/210.381ac of prime grazing and fattening country situated minutes from Bombala. The country is undulating to hilly with large open areas and light native timber for shelter and shade.

Pasture improvement has been a focus over the last few years and it shows.

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Water security is a nice feature, with a permanent spring fed dam that reticulates through to all paddock troughs and also provides water around the house. There is a seasonal unnamed creek that dissects the eastern boundary as well as a number of run off dams.

Improvements include fully renovated 3 bedroom cottage, 2 stand shearing shed, sheep and cattle yards and 3 bay garage/ machinery shed on a concrete slab, with power. For further information, contact the agents.

View by appointment with the agent nutrienharcourts.com.au/ LBS2648 Christine McIntosh M 0427 584 004 Christine.mcintosh@nh.com.au Matthew Green M 0429 991 241 Matthew.green@nutrien.com.au Nutrien Harcourts Bombala

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MALUA BAY, 24 Illabunda Drive

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YOUR SOUTH COAST DREAM Open Saturday 1.30pm

SURPRISE INSIDE

This cute clifftop cottage offers comfort and character and its renovated interior adds charm and function. A comfortable stroll to both Malua Bay Surf Beach and McKenzie Surf Beach with outstanding ocean and headland views makes this a rare offering. Relax on either front or back deck, smell the roses or watch the whales - rweal South Coast living.

Rates: $3438.70 Land area: 601 sqm

Offering three bedrooms this home has been fully renovated. Modern kitchen with gas cooking and a great wood fire to keep the chill at bay.

Cosy lounge which looks over the covered back timber deck. Perfect for entertaining. Backyard is child friendly with cubby house and sandpit.

This home is within walking distance to the town centre with shopping and dining all but moments away. Potential Rent $430.00 p/w.

Auction John Haslem 0418 514 399 18th July at 2.00pm, On-Site Web ID 21885975

Auction Greig McFarlane 0412 725 505 18th July at 1.00pm On-Site Web ID 8079686

Elders Batemans Bay, Shop 3/6 North Street, NSW, ph 02 4472 1488

Open Saturday 12.30pm

Batemans Bay

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543 George Bass Drive Malua Bay South Coast NSW Don’t miss out! Opportunity of a Lifetime Prime Blue Chip location on a 607sqm block! Resurrect the previous DA approved plans (STCA) for two Medical consulting rooms on the ground floor with allocated parking for 12 cars, and 2x2 bedroom apartments on the top floor to create optimum return with stunning views of Malua Bay Beach. Build your dream home with unsurpassed panoramic views, or maybe build a duplex (STCA) use one for yourself and the family and holiday let out the other for an income producing investment. The options are endless for this original 2 bedroom ‘Coast Home’ situated opposite the beach, playground, Malua Bay SLSC, the brand new Abode hotel, supermarket, chemist, locally owned eateries and award-winning butchery. Malua Bay is a great place to live or to visit on your holidays.

Call now!

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

119 Riverview Road North Narooma NSW A ONCE IN A GENERATION PROPERTY Blackwood Park is one of Narooma’s most iconic properties. 14 spectacular acres on the pristine waters of Narooma’s Wagonga Inlet, on the market for the first time in nearly 60 years. This property has been operating as a luxury guest house and holiday accommodation since 1906.

Features of the property include: • • • •

Approx. 1km of high-water mark ownership.

Large home with 4 architecturally designed, self-contained holiday flats.

Just over 14 acres of cleared land with views over the inlet to Gulaga Mountain beyond.

180 degree views.

Available for an expression of interest until 12 August 2020.

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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Auction Saturday 15th August at 2pm onsite View By appointment Agent Karen Van Der Stelt 0413 221 504 ljhooker.com/Y8BF8F batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455

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CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

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CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

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Call 1300 159 634 for a free sample or visit National Patios in Fyshwick

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Call Rob - 0438 307 796

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call Monica on 0406 378 673

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EMAIL leonie-pryce@live.com.au

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reports • extra power points • lights

ACT license No. 2018491

HANDYMAN

Garden & Tree Services

meterboard/switchboard upgrades

Phone Daniel on 0418 419 383 or email prime1q@outlook.com

GARDENING

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ELECTRICAL

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RENDERING

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All types of cement rendering Blueboard coatings • Plaster sets

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Maintenance and repairs • All trowel on coatings

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Call Alex today 0475 000 528

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TILING

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call Monica on 0406 378 673

Contact Alice 61758888 8888 Contact the trades & services team 6175 trades@canberraweekly.com.au trades@canberraweekly.com.au

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GUTTER CLEANING

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CRANE HIRE & CAR REMOVAL

House, unit & office relocations Local, country & interstate Accredited removalists Owner operated 30+ years experience

For friendly service, call Mick on 0400 246 990

Want clean gutters?

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Mick’s Way Removals & Storage Owner operated • 30+ years experience

0407 701 135

Gutter Clean The gutter vacuum specialist Pergola repairs

0421 193 553

Nuckel boom crane hire for Airconditioner lifts to rooftops at competitive rates

Car removal services included cash for unwanted cars and difficult access removal Free battery/car parts pickup service Cash for old trucks, motorcycles, machinery, cars.

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Delivery of building materials. Also lifting everything from boats to pianos

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LOCKSMITHS Over 30 years experience securing the Canberra Community

Servicing the ACT for the last 17 years with a perfect safety record

CALL ANDREW on 0427 545 613

DANCING LESSONS PROFESSIONAL, FUN, TUITION IN

Locks changed & keyed the same ‘Locked out’ service Dead locks & window locks supplied & fitted Keys made to locks & locks repaired Safe sales & service Servicing domestic & commercial clients Master licence #17501928 Seniors discounts

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PEST CONTROL

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A1 BIRD & POSSUM PROOFING The Wildlife Experts

The Colombian Spanish language film Litigante (M) by acclaimed director Franco Lolli, will screen in cinemas across Australia from 30 July. The film opened Cannes Critics Week in 2019, garnering emotional responses from audiences and critics alike.

Between raising her young son, taking care of her ill-tempered, cancer-battling mother, and navigating her career as a topnotch lawyer dealing with a major corruption scandal, Silvia (Carolina Sanin) could very well be on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

And what if the answer to all this was simply ... love? Litigante is a tender, yet bitingly funny portrait of family and modern womanhood.

Spanish with English subtitles; palacecinemas.com.au

Enter to WIN Canberra Weekly has 10 x double passes to Litigante, screening in Canberra at Palace Electric, to be won.

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To book your ad, call Monica on 0406 378 673

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Entries close 9am Friday 24 July 2020 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

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