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This week... Here we are in May already, five months into 2021! How have you been travelling, dear readers? When the welcome rain arrived on Monday evening, I was reminded it had been a while since Canberra had been so damp. In fact, after our rainy summer, April turned out to be quite parched with only 1.4mm falling in the gauge all month long. The downside of rainy days in Canberra is that many road users seem to forget how to drive in the wet; tailgating, speeding and changing lanes without indicating become even more perilous. And adding to traffic volumes, numerous people who might normally use active or public transport revert to using private vehicles, understandably. So please everyone, take more care, take a little more time, and stay safe. Reasons to be grateful this past week include complimentary dinner with a friend at the new Meat & Wine Co restaurant at Constitution Place near Canberra Theatre, an uplifting night of catch-ups, fundraising and acknowledging the extraordinary work of Lifeline Canberra at the charity’s gala on Friday with Shannon Noll in fine voice, visiting the very popular Esty Made Local markets at EPIC on Saturday, watching Oscar-winning film The Father with a friend, full house at The Twins at the Courtyard Theatre on a rainy Monday night, and long weekend walks in glorious autumn weather. Bliss. - Julie Samaras

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news Local solar companies say the premature announcement of the ACT Government’s solar loans scheme has left them struggling to survive. In January, the ACT Government announced the $150 million Sustainable Household Scheme would provide zero-interest loans of $2,000 to $15,000 for rooftop solar panels, household battery storage, zero emissions vehicles, and energy-efficient electric appliances – part of the government’s plan to make the ACT (the first 100% renewable energy city outside Europe) emissions free by 2045. A spokesperson said the Government intended to open the Scheme by the end of June, and expand it to all eligible Canberra households in the first quarter of next financial year (July–September 2021), six to eight months after it was first announced. Although the Scheme was designed to encourage Canberrans to buy solar, local companies say business has plummeted. Canberrans, it seems, want solar; but they don’t want to pay for it themselves if they don’t have to. “Nobody is buying; they’re waiting for the grant to be released,” Sumandeep Dhillon, of Capital Solar Energy, said. Bin Wang, of Mondiaux Solar, said the business has gone down dramatically to 40% compared with last year.

Mafiz Uddin, of Canberra Solar Shine, estimates sales have dropped 70 to 75%. His company used to install 15 jobs a week; now, hardly four or five. Sales might have fallen, but running costs remain the same. The companies still have to keep their employees on the books and pay overheads. The three businesses consider the Scheme itself an excellent initiative, but Mr Dhillon said “the only problem is they released the information too early”. Mr Dhillon and Mr Wang want the government to speed up the process. Mr Uddin thinks this is unlikely but wants an end to the uncertainty. If the government said the Scheme would start on a certain date, businesses would be able to plan ahead. “But we don’t know anything. There is no particular time. There is no particular deadline.” In the meantime, Mr Uddin suggested, the government should give interest-free loans to companies. “So at least we can survive, we can keep paying the rent, keep paying insurance.” The ACT businesses also want the government to give preference to local (including Queanbeyan) companies that have been in business for at least a year, to prevent Sydney or Melbourne companies muscling in. Mr Dhillon suggested that as with light rail, only companies with a Secure Local Jobs Code should be

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Although the ACT Government’s solar loans scheme was designed to encourage Canberrans to buy solar, local companies say business has plummeted while potential customers wait for the scheme to start.

able to tender. He said this would benefit the local economy; every house in the ACT will need solar to meet the government’s 100% renewable energy target. In a general statement, the ACT Government said it was consulting the solar industry to ensure checks and balances were in place; the industry had been involved throughout the design of the Scheme, and feedback had been hugely positive. - Nick Fuller

‘Gone ballistic’: ACT median house price exceeds $900k ACT house prices have continued to soar, reaching a record-high median of more than $900,000. According to figures from Domain released last week, prices increased 9.7% over the March quarter with the ACT’s median house price now sitting at $927,577 – an increase of almost 20% on last year. And while it’s “unlikely”, another quarter at the same growth rate could push the Territory’s median to more than $1 million. “Canberra’s auction clearance rate soared to 89% in March, the highest point on record,” said Domain’s senior research analyst, Dr Nicola Powell. “It has been above 80% for two months in a row, highlighting the market fierceness.” Local real estate agency principal, Michael Potter, said the “sizzling hot” market was the busiest he’s ever seen it in more than 20 years in the industry. Mr Potter put the ACT’s growth down to a culmination of factors including low stock, low interest rates and high employment rates, as well as the return of expats from overseas due to COVID-19. “Our prices here have just gone ballistic,” he 4

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said. “The buyers are getting frustrated, the market is frustrated, because there’s no stock. “Is it going to slow down? I don’t know.” Dr Powell said the strongest gains over the quarter were in North Canberra, South Canberra and Woden Valley – areas which already have a median house price of more than $1 million. “A higher average wage, job security and low mortgage rates have spurred buyers to upsize.”

First home buyers feeling the pinch Mr Potter said first home buyers, in particular, were feeling the brunt of increased growth, finding themselves priced out of the market, unable to compete with wealthier older buyers and investors. That’s something prospective first home buyer Brenton can relate to. He has been looking in the Tuggeranong and Woden Valley areas, and said the process was “stressful, trying and frustrating”. “Prices have risen approximately 10% in the six months I’ve been looking. Prices have skyrocketed from 1 January 2021 especially,” he said.

Brenton said current prices were “extremely unsustainable” for first home buyers trying to crack into the market. He said projected market growth, low wage increases and the inevitable increase to interest rates, given they’re at an all-time low, only added to the stress and meant ownership was unlikely for a number of young Canberrans. Mr Potter said some buyers were turning to apartments and townhouses – “they’ve got no choice” – but even then were faced with stiff competition at auction. “I’ve never ever seen apartments, onebedroom apartments, getting auctioned … it’s unprecedented.” Unit prices declined 5% over the quarter but were still up nearly 3% on March 2020 values, with the median currently at $473,304. “It has been a consistent Canberra trend, units providing more subtle growth compared to houses,” said Dr Powell. “The unit market is not uniform across the Territory, with apartments in Gungahlin, South Canberra and Tuggeranong growing over the quarter and year.” - Libby Kimber

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ACT prison designed to fail After Health, the Corrections portfolio would have to be the biggest poisoned chalice a minister could be given in this Territory. The bad news just keeps on coming. Documents released under Freedom of Information recently show the present gaol is too small for the population the experts had forecast for it. A riot there last year cost the taxpayer $5.7 million in repairs. Prisoners complain they have nothing to do all day. Little wonder that former Chief Minister Jon Stanhope, who established the facility, labelled it “an appalling failure” last month. To be fair, his original vision of the nation’s first human rights-compliant gaol was both noble and achievable. However, he bears some of the blame for its subsequent failure because of the flaws he himself built into its design. At the outset, Stanhope ruled out a gaol run by the private sector. Now we all know, courtesy of countless American movies set in private prisons, that such places are hellholes where inmates are abused in the name of profit. But in real life, the story is somewhat different.

Nearly 20% of Australian prisoners are presently housed in privately-run facilities. In fact, Australia has the highest rate of private incarceration in the world. Many of these prisons have been operating for more than two decades. They have been retained – including by Labor state governments, which opposed them when in opposition – for simple reasons: they are cost-effective and they work. One reason they work is the profit motive. Prisons with restless, unhappy inmates are expensive, because staffing levels must stay high to deal with riots and the like. Prisons where populations are busy and engaged, where tensions between guards and prisoners are reduced, are cheaper to run. Private operators understand this well. The other reason they work is because, counterintuitively, governments have more control over what occurs in private gaols. Governments can (and do) stipulate performance targets in contracts with private operators. There is no equivalent mechanism in publicly-run gaols. Prison officer unions are more powerful in publicly-run gaols, and they are generally not allies

in the process of reform. The ACT Government learnt this lesson when it tried to introduce a needle exchange program but was stymied by the prison officers union. Given this background, and the fact that the ACT had never run a gaol before 2008, the odds were solidly stacked against the Alexander Maconochie Centre ever achieving the ambitious goals Stanhope set for it. Unsurprisingly, the rate of incarceration has jumped dramatically since the prison was built: another lost opportunity. With more effective levers of control at its disposal, the ACT Government should actually have been able to reduce incarceration rates by trialling alternatives to imprisonment and using the gaol only as the option of last resort. Again, the undynamic and unresponsive model it chose made that approach very difficult. Despite these many problems, we are still better off housing our own prisoners than transporting them to NSW. But only just.

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news Check your heart this Heart Week Almost 10 years ago, Canberra local Glen Farrant thought he had only pulled a muscle as his chest began to ache. He had spent hours doing heavy lifting and, at midnight, after a shower, first noticed the pain. Within minutes, the pain began to escalate until he felt like a heavy weight was sitting on his chest and like he was going to vomit. Then 52 years old, Mr Farrant was later told he was lucky to survive his heart attack. “I knew something was wrong,” he said. “Alison (his wife) rang the ambulance … It took about an hour from my first symptoms until I was in intensive care with a stent in.” He said it was lucky his wife Alison immediately thought of her father, who had died of a heart attack aged 39, and recognised the symptoms. Mr Farrant was told by hospital staff if he had waited any longer to go to hospital, his own experience would have been “more serious”.

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Prior to his heart attack in 2011, he had never had a heart check, and was shocked to learn heart attacks are responsible for causing almost one in 20 deaths in Australia. “As I was going into hospital, I was wondering whether this was the end. My father died of a heart attack, Alison’s father died of a heart attack, I thought it was my number up,” he said. According to the Heart Foundation, onefifth of Australians aged 45-74 years have a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. While deaths from heart attacks have been decreasing over time, researchers are concerned that following the COVID-19 pandemic, people are not undertaking preventative health assessments such as Heart Health Checks. This Heart Week, 3-9 May, the Heart Foundation has a focus on supporting health professionals to deliver more Heart Health Checks to eligible patients.

As a grandfather to three young girls, Josie, Chloe and Abbey, Glen Farrant said surviving his heart attack experience has made him realise what he could have missed out on. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

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news National push for minimum rental standards More than 50 organisations have called on state and territory governments around the country to implement minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties. According to Better Renting’s executive director Joel Dignam, inefficient homes present a “dire” situation for a number of renters in the ACT, given the Territory’s weather extremes. Mr Dignam said minimum standards would look different in each state and territory depending on conditions, but in the ACT could include things

like ceiling insultation, stopping draughts, and a fixed, energyefficient heater. “What we’d like to see is the basic stuff that just make a home fit to live in,” Mr Dignam said. The ACT Government committed to minimum standards in the Labor-Greens Parliamentary Agreement, and Energy Minister Shane Rattenbury said some regulations would be in place by the end of the year. - Libby Kimber For more on this story, visit canberraweekly.com.au

Police target dangerous driving Throughout May, ACT Policing are focusing efforts on addressing dangerous driving such as hoon behaviour, burnout activity and red-light compliance. Detective acting Superintendent Donna Hofmeier said police were concerned with a small number of drivers who put other road users at risk. “While the majority of our drivers do the right thing each day on our roads, there is a percentage that are choosing to do things that are dangerous to other road users and themselves,” she said. “We’ve had a number of incidents in just the past week

that include failing to stop at intersections, excessive speeding, driving on the wrong side of the road and failing to stop for police.” Police are also reminding motorists that red lights are a key safety feature on our roads and are not to be ignored. Between 2016 and 2021, an average of more than 5,500 infringements were issued by police and fixed cameras at red lights. Anyone with information about dangerous driving is urged to contact Crime Stoppers via crimestoppersact.com.au or on 1800 333 000.

Vaccine rollout begins for over 50s People over 50 are now eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccination in the ACT. The ACT Government has opened a new vaccination clinic at Calvary Hospital to provide AstraZeneca jabs to the community, while the Garran vaccination hub will continue to administer the Pfizer vaccine to eligible people under 50 as part 10

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cover story Louise Momber dreams of a cancer-free future

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One in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, a fact of life Mother’s Day Classic ambassador Louise Momber is determined to change. Ms Momber uses her communication skills as a journalist, her insight as a daughter who lost both parents to cancer, and her passion as the mother of two young girls to do her bit to eradicate the disease. “I’d really love for breast cancer not just to be part of the community, not just to be something that you accept is always going to be there,” she said. Ms Momber’s mother, Liz, died of cancer in 2012, two months after seeing her daughter marry Seven Network journalist, Rob Scott. Two months later, her father, Peter, died of cancer as well. Ms Momber said she wanted young Australians, including her daughters, six-year-old Ivy and three-year-old Margot, to live to see a cancer-free future. “So, I’m doing a really small part to try and encourage awareness, and to just push as hard as we can to eventually find a cure.” The dedicated fundraiser will direct her energy to the Mother’s Day Classic in Canberra this year, where her family has relocated for a couple of years while her husband reports on federal politics. Ms Momber originally became involved with the annual fun run and walk through her work at 9 News Perth, and her mum joined in too. “She herself was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004, so when she came along with me in 2008, it was a really special morning.

“She was on the other side of her battle with breast cancer, but she was surrounded by these wonderful like-minded people who all had the same goal.” Mother and daughter continued to walk the Mother’s Day Classic together until 2010, when Liz was diagnosed with another form of cancer which proved fatal. “We always vowed to do it together, and so now I have my own daughters, I want to carry on the tradition,” Ms Momber said. “And I just want to make them really aware of what the Mother’s Day Classic is, and what we’re trying to achieve.” For her littlest, Margot, it is still mostly “an excuse to wear pink”, while her eldest, Ivy, is “starting to understand that there’s a much, much bigger mission involved”. “It’s something that I hope I can continue doing for as long as the event is going on. “And for me, all these years on, it still means as much to me now as it did back then.” Over 23 years, the Mother’s Day Classic has raised $37.95 million for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. And progress is being made; the five-year breast cancer survival rate has increased from 76% to 91% since 1994. But without continued research, 27,000 more lives will be lost by 2030, according to a Mother’s Day Classic fact sheet. Since COVID-19, the Mother’s Day Classic has ‘gone local’, with staggered walks planned at Lake Burley Griffin and Lake Ginninderra from 8am on Mother’s Day, Sunday 9 May. To register, donate or find more information, visit mothersdayclassic.com.au - Rosa Ritchie

Local doctor spotlight: From Bristol to Belconnen via Benghazi Kippax health hub grows with a new doctor, weekend clinics, X-ray and cafe Medical centres are always busy as the weather gets colder, treating patients with seasonal colds and flus and administering flu jabs. This year, many are even busier as they play their role in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. So Ochre Medical Centre in Kippax is even more delighted than usual to welcome a new GP. Medical Coordinator Dr Jo Crookes says, “The arrival of Dr Alex Shaw is perfectly timed. He is a wonderful doctor and adding him to our team allows us to stay open longer and introduce a Saturday morning GP

clinic and a Saturday afternoon COVID19 vaccination clinic. Alex has moved into the local Belconnen area with his family, so he is a great option as a long-term family GP.” Dr Crookes is also excited about the services being added to the health hub. “We have had excellent onsite dietetics, podiatry, pathology and physio services since we opened, and we now have radiology too, with a dentist and a pharmacy to come soon. An awesome new café is also due to open any day… so to say I’m excited is an understatement!

Originally from the UK, Dr Alex Shaw joined the navy to see the world. Stints on a warship in the Arabian Gulf, supporting antipiracy operations off Somalia, and transporting refugees from Benghazi to Malta followed. This led to an interest in aid work. “Having been so close to humanitarian crises, I felt quite hopeless - I wanted to be on the ground and use my skills more”. He would go on to work in a Greek refugee camp on the border of Macedonia. Dr Shaw completed his GP training in Bristol, also volunteering as a doctor at festivals like the famous Glastonbury Festival, and gaining Diplomas in Tropical Medicine and the Medical Care of Catastrophes. The Brexit vote prompted him to relocate to New Zealand, where he worked in a rural clinic, often as the sole doctor. As well as clifftop callouts with the local ambulance service, he tells of a house-bound patient in a remote village. “She had terrible joint pains and for ten years her doctors put that down to weight and depression. I thought, let’s go back to basics and see what’s really going on here. To do

Dr Alex Shaw so, I had to build the relationship so she felt comfortable enough to be admitted for investigation and blood tests.” He ultimately found the patient had undiagnosed rheumatoid arthritis that was very treatable. “Often when a new doctor comes in with no blinkers on, they can be effective in providing quality care. It was so good to be able to tell her ‘it’s not all in your mind, it’s not you being difficult, you have pain caused by this illness and we can do something about it’.”

It’s vaccination time New medical imaging service and cafe Kippax Medical Imaging has just opened in the Ochre Health Hub complex, offering X-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, dental imaging and other radiology services. Coming soon is Script Cafe, with single origin coffees, freshly baked

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COVID-19 Vaccinations are currently available at Ochre Medical Centre Kippax every week at our special Saturday afternoon clinics. You don’t need to be an existing patient to book in to the clinic, but you do need to be eligible for your vaccination. The rollout recently expanded to include those over 50 years old, as well as priority patients such as primary healthcare workers and those with chronic health conditions.

You can visit healthdirect.gov.au to check whether you’re eligible yet, and make an online booking if you are. If you’re not yet eligible, you can sign up to be notified when it’s your turn. Now would also be a great time for your annual flu shot, as you will need to wait at least 15 days between vaccinations, so if you’re keen to get them all completed before winter really kicks in, it’s time to act.

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news Dogs are man’s best friend – but for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, they are a lifesaver. Defence Community Dogs visited Canberra, the country’s biggest concentration of ADF personnel, last Thursday to introduce their assistance dogs: rescued or rehomed Labradors, trained by prison inmates, that help serving and former ADF members manage illness and injuries. Veteran Miles Jones* said getting his dog two years ago made a profound difference to his life. Three decades in the military had left its scars. “Before I got him, I was in a bad space. … I’d sort of disconnected from my children, my grandchildren, my wife. It was getting very, very difficult. “It’s absolutely amazing the change. I say to people he’s not a fix-all, and he’s not; he’s a tool in the toolbox, but

it’s like having a toolbox without a hammer. He’s that important.” The dogs are trained to alleviate symptoms of PTSD, trainer Teneka Priestly explained: shaking legs; obsessive compulsive behaviour like rubbing skin until it bleeds, flicking bands until bruised, squeezing thumbs and fingers; and night terrors. The dogs can also obey a ‘Block’ command to stop people entering their owners’ personal space; turn on lights; and scan rooms. “I’ve started to reconnect with people,” Mr Jones said. “I’ve started to go out again and socialise. I’m not as uncomfortable going into shopping centres anymore; especially with my kids, it’s been awesome. The changes he’s made are absolutely profound.” Mr Jones is one of 52 Australian veterans with a Defence assistance

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Defence assistance dog trainer Teneka Priestly said the labradors are trained to alleviate symptoms of PTSD.

dog; 12 more dogs are being trained. Leanne Kyle set up the program in 2013, having learnt that dogs were helping with military PTSD in the UK and US. She called the program a ‘win-win-win’. “This program saves three lives. It provides abandoned dogs with a second chance; rehabilitates inmates; and saves the lives of Australian Defence Force veterans.” Inmates at Bathurst Correctional Complex spend almost a year training the dogs, working with Ms Priestley and other trainers. Accompanied by prison officers, the inmates take the dogs anywhere veterans might go. The inmates start talking to people after many years of not talking to the public. Training the dogs, Ms Priestly believes, gives the inmates responsibility for another creature, and teaches them to be consistent. The program works; the recidivism rate is zero. “We haven’t had one of the inmates come back to custody yet that has done this program,” Bathurst Correctional Complex’s acting governor Brett Lees said. The inmates in the program, he said, are “just average blokes that have done something wrong in the past” – drug offences, not murder or sexual assault.

At the end of the 10 months, the veterans spend eight days at the Bathurst prison, meeting the Labradors, and learning how to train the dogs, manage and handle them, veterinary care, and advanced dog training skills. At the end, the inmates hand the dogs over to their new owners. One veteran’s wife told Mr Lees she was no longer afraid to leave her husband alone any more. “I know he’s still going to be at home when I get there, because the dog’s there.” It takes $10,000 to train each dog. Defence Community Dogs is funded by the Defence Bank Foundation, a registered charity that supports current and former ADF members suffering from injuries or illnesses. Defence Community Dogs also relies on donations to pay for veterinary costs, purchasing the dogs, their food, and equipment. You can donate online, or by emailing info@dbfoundation.com. au. *: Not his real name - Nick Fuller If this story has raised concerns, help is available. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Open Arms Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046. In an emergency, call 000.

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Warrigal Queanbeyan is a state-of-theart residential care home offering all the conveniences of city living within a relaxed rural environment.

with barbecue area, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Warrigal Queanbeyan perfectly blends the period Edwardian architecture with modern facilities, set in lush surroundings and just a short walk from the town centre. Only 10 minutes from Canberra, the state-of-the-art residential care home offers all the conveniences of city living within a relaxed rural environment. Consisting of 124 luxury single suites set in beautiful garden surrounds, and co-located with the Warrigal Queanbeyan Community Village, the Queanbeyan Residential Care Home offers an inspiring community for older people. Facilities on-site include a bistro, cafe, hairdresser, day spa and wellness centre.

You’ll find an extensive array of sitting nooks and lounge areas, with tea and coffee making facilities for all to enjoy, at Warrigal Calwell.

If you’re interested in seeing any of these homes for yourself, Warrigal are offering obligation-free tours starting at 10.30am at all three homes, with no appointment needed – you can simply turn up! To take a tour, visit Warrigal Stirling on Wednesdays, Warrigal Calwell on Thursdays and Warrigal Queanbeyan on Fridays.

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news Two further peafowl deaths in the Inner South last week have prompted community members to renew their calls for road safety improvements in parts of Red Hill and Narrabundah. According to convenor of local group the Narrabundah Peafowlers, Tim DeWan, the two young peacocks were killed when they were hit by a van on La Perouse Street on the afternoon of 27 April. Mr DeWan wants a roundabout at the intersection of La Perouse Street and Carnegie Crescent, 40km/h speed limits on either side of the intersection and road markings like zigzags and peacocks to remind people to slow down for the benefit of the birds and residents. Four ‘peafowl crossing’ signs were installed at the intersection last year. He says people taking “an extra 10 seconds” to get their destination could make a real difference to road safety in the area.

“We want less traffic and slower speeds,” he says. “This is a major thoroughfare for people coming from the south, people going to work in the City, people dropping their kids off at schools… but it’s still in the middle of a suburb, a community. “We’re happy to give it to the experts, and then [they] consult with us, with the community.” Mr DeWan says the local peafowl are simply the unfortunate victims of increased dangerous driving in the area. He estimates 30 birds used to call the area home, with around nine killed in the last 10-or-so months. Griffith resident Leo Dobes, a member of both the GriffithNarrabundah Community Association and the Inner South Canberra Community Council, shares the concerns about dangerous driving in the area.

“There is speeding,” he says. “But the bigger problem is there’s quite a number of stop signs at dangerous intersections and they’re totally ignored. “It’s irresponsible and it’s going to cause an accident someday.” Mr Dobes says the issues could be alleviated by more police in the area. “I’m not an expert on what’s going to be best for that intersection,” he says. “We do need the government to have a good, hard look.” The Peafowlers met with City Services Minister Chris Steel in March and are awaiting action on their concerns. A spokesperson for Transport Canberra and City Services (TCCS) says the directorate has commenced a traffic study to identify road safety issues in the area, which is expected to be complete in July. “Following this study, TCCS will

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More peafowl deaths prompt renewed calls for road improvements

The Narrabundah peafowl have their lovers and their haters, but one local group says they are the victims of an increase in dangerous driving in the area.

undertake further engagement with the Narrabundah community,” they said. - Libby Kimber

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Voltaire said we must cultivate our garden; Canberrans can follow that advice thanks to a $10,000 grant from the ACT Government to set up community gardens. A total of $40,000 is available in this year’s round of the Community Garden Grants, Rebecca Vassarotti, Minister for Environment, announced on Monday. Ms Vassarotti launched the 2021 round in a garden set up by a previous recipient, the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lyneham. “Community gardens are a lot more than just gardening,” she said. “They bring connectedness, a sense of community, and help to maintain and improve the wellbeing and mental health of individuals and the community.” The Church of the Good Shepherd used its 2019 grant to start a garden from scratch, to give the Lyneham community somewhere to work and grow produce, and to bring lonely people together,

chairperson Cheryl Turek said. Last year’s COVID restrictions may have made it difficult to foster community spirit as much as the church would like, but the garden has become quite popular. The church distributes the vegetables it grows to the community; some return the favour by sharing baked goods. Early May is the tail end of harvest season, but the garden grows tomatoes, onions, garlic, beans, snow peas, parsley, strawberries, beetroot, spinach, pumpkins, sunflowers, salvia, lavender and rosemary. The 2021 grants are the seventh round since 2015; over that time, the ACT Government has given 50 projects more than $188,000 in total. Applications close on 28 June. - Nick Fuller Find an extended version of this story online at canberraweekly.com.au

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Brumbies winger Tom Wright scores a try in the Super Rugby AU Semi Final against the Western Force at GIO Stadium in Canberra on 1 May.

The Brumbies have booked their place in the Super Rugby AU grand final thanks to a gritty 21-9 victory at home over the Western Force at GIO Stadium on Saturday 1 May. The win gives the Brumbies a chance at back-to-back titles when they take on the Queensland Reds in the decider on 8 May. The Brumbies dominated possession and territory for much of the match, but the Force defence made them work for everything. First-half tries to Tom Wright and Tom Banks gave the Brumbies a 12-3 lead at the break as the Force were down to 14 men for 20 minutes after a red card to Toni Pulu. The Force refused to surrender and got within 6 points twice in the second half but two late penalty goals to Ryan Lonergan sealed the 12-point win. The Brumbies take on the Reds at Suncorp Stadium in the Super Rugby AU grand final on Saturday 8 May 7.45pm. Visit ticketek.com.au for tickets.

Raiders lose fourth straight The Canberra Raiders suffered yet another second-half collapse as they went down 34-20 to the South Sydney Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium in their fourth straight loss. Canberra held a two-point lead heading into the break but quickly fell behind before some controversial bunker decisions ended a late fightback. The Rabbitohs scored three tries in the first 20 minutes of the second half to open up a 16-point lead as the Raiders came out flat after the break once again. Canberra started to mount a comeback late when Jordan Rapana crossed for his second try to bring the margin back to 12 points. 18

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However, controversy struck as the bunker disallowed two Jack Wighton tries for obstruction, leaving the 14,260 strong home crowd and coach Ricky Stuart fuming. “Anybody with common sense in regard to rugby league knows that they were two tries, but while that type of interpretation is in the game it’s going to be a blight on the game, we’ve been talking about it for years,” said Stuart post-match. The Raiders will look to get their season back on track when they head to Wagga Wagga to take on the Newcastle Knights on Saturday 8 May 3pm. Visit ticketek.com.au for tickets.

Giants win big in Adelaide A wonderful Giants debut from Jesse Hogan helped the club to a big 67-point victory over the Crows at Adelaide Oval on Saturday 1 May. Hogan booted four goals in the 4.15 (39) to 15.16 (106) victory to put the Giants just one win outside the top eight. The Giants were wasteful in the first quarter as they kicked 1.8 to lead by just seven points at quarter time. The second quarter was far more fruitful as they booted five goals to one to open up a 32-point lead at the main break. The Crows never looked like getting back into the contest as the Giants dominated proceedings, winning every quarter on their way to a third victory in their past four matches. Lachie Whitfield was also influential in his return from a serious liver injury, picking up 30 disposals, while Canberra boy Tom Green chipped in with 22 touches and two goals. Round 8 sees the Giants host the Essendon Bombers at Giants Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday 8 May 1.45pm. Visit afl.com.au for tickets. -Vincent Samaras

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Walk Safely to School Day On Friday 14 May, children from across the ACT will put their feet first and journey towards a healthier future by participating in the 22nd anniversary of National Walk Safely to School Day. The annual event raises awareness of the health, road safety, transport and environmental benefits that regular walking (especially to and from school) can provide for the long-term wellbeing of our children. Apart from the physical benefits, regular walking also has a favourable impact on their cognitive and academic performance. The day encourages primary school aged children to build walking into their daily routine, by walking to and from school, every day. Schools are encouraged to also host a free healthy breakfast on Friday 14 May in conjunction with their local supermarket or greengrocer. It’s not too late to participate in National Walk Safely to School Day and it’s free! More info: www.walk.com.au

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Car Boot Sale +Plus+ Kippax Uniting Church is holding a Car Boot Sale in the carpark at Luke Street, Holt, plus books, CDs, DVDs and records in the hall on Saturday 8 May 8am-12pm. Donations will be accepted on Friday 7 May. More info: email carbootsale@kippax.org.au

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Gungahlin Rotary Community Market

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Find art and craft, gifts, records, food, refreshments and more at this market on Sunday 9 May 9am-1pm at Access Canberra Carpark, corner Hinder and Efkarpidis streets (opposite Eastlakes Gungahlin). Parking nearby. Proceeds to charity, community projects. Free entry, free exit! More info: jindeera@gmail.com

On Monday 17 May at the National Library of Australia, Dr Kathleen Olive will give a lecture on ‘The Life Cycle of the Artist in Renaissance Florence’. Dr Olive has taught Italian language, literature and history and been a tour leader. To register, please contact the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society at adfasmembershipcanberra@gmail.com or Sally on 0420 536 409 (leave a message). Cost: $30 (payable at the door); includes refreshments.

Country Women’s Association of NSW Queanbeyan Evening Branch CWA: Next meeting is Tuesday 11 May 6.30pm in the private dining room of the Tourist Hotel, Monaro Street, Queanbeyan. New members always welcome. More info: email Branch Secretary Nicole via cwaqebsecretary@gmail.com

Kaleen Probus Club

The next meeting of the Kaleen Probus Club will be on Thursday 13 May 10.30am at the Clubhouse Kaleen, 16 Georgina Crescent, Kaleen. Visitors are welcome to attend the club’s short monthly meeting, morning tea (cost $4) and guest speaker presentation. More info: ProbusSouthPacific.org or call Lindsay on 0428 383 477.

May Blues Jam Canberra Blues Society May Blues Jam will be hosted by Mallory Brown Experience on Sunday 16 May 1-4.30pm at Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah. Canberra Blues Society is a not-for-profit organisation which promotes and supports blues music and musicians throughout the Canberra region. More info: www.canberrabluessociety.com.au 20

Canberra Jung Society’s next meeting is on Friday 7 May 7.30-10pm at MacKillop Conference Centre, 50 Archibald St, Lyneham, and online. Guest speaker is Mary van de Graaff, on ‘Intelligence Beyond the Brain’. Ms van de Graaff has conducted self-awareness and personal development workshops for over 30 years. Cost: $15 ($10 concession), includes music, supper, library, chat and guest speaker talk. Contact: mary.vdgraaff@gmail.com

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VIEW Club Tuggeranong Day: The next meeting is on Tuesday 18 May 11am-2pm at Tuggeranong Town Centre Club. Cost: $26 for two-course lunch. Guest speaker: Nichole Overall, author and historian, speaking about the history of Queanbeyan. RSVP: Jan on 6193 5398 or 0409 747 017 or email maleyjan@yahoo.com by Friday 14 May.

IMB Bank Community Foundation To support communities challenged by the global pandemic, fires, floods and financial stress over the past 18 months, IMB Bank Community Foundation has announced new grant funding for 2021 and invites community groups and not-for-profits to apply. With a history of supporting more than 750 community projects and donating over $10 million since 1999, the Foundation recognises the critical role charities and not-for-profits play in delivering disaster relief, education, health care, sports and recreation, arts and culture, aged care, and many other services and supports for Australians. Applications are now open and not-for-profits are encouraged to apply by 30 June via the website: www.imb.com.au/community

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Blueberry mojitos with lavender syrup Serves 2 1 cup fresh blueberries

Cheers to Mum This week, food writer Libby Kimber is raising a glass to all the mums out there – we love you!

The ‘Italian stallion’ 60ml Brookie’s dry gin 30ml Aperol 120ml fresh grapefruit juice

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1/2 cup white rum 2 handfuls of fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup lavender simple syrup 2 limes, juiced 1/2 cup club soda Sprigs of mint, to garnish Lavender simple syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 tsp dried culinary lavender

or until berries burst and become liquid. Allow to cool then transfer mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of puree in the bottom of each glass. Add the rum and mint leaves – muddle together with a spoon. Add ice to the glass, pour over lavender syrup, lime juice and top with soda. Mix with a long spoon and serve with an additional sprig of mint. Recipe and image courtesy of Australian Blueberries; australianblueberries.com.au

2 sprigs fresh lavender For the syrup, place the sugar, water, culinary lavender and fresh lavender in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes and then remove saucepan from heat. Set aside and allow to cool completely. Strain mixture through a fine sieve to remove lavender. (This can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks.) For the mojito, place blueberries in a small saucepan with 1 tablespoon of water over a low heat for 10 minutes,

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With Australia’s space sector slated for exponential growth over the next decade, Questacon’s new Australia in Space exhibition sets out to inspire the next generation. Photo: Denholm Samaras.

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Questacon’s Australia in Space shoots for the stars

After countless hours behind the scenes preparing for lift off, Questacon has called all systems go on their latest exhibition, Australia in Space. With an estimated 30,000 jobs set to be created in the Australian space sector over the next decade, the exhibition sets out to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts and professionals. Many key actors in the industry, including Australian Space Agency (ASA) amongst others, have teamed up with Questacon to create the highly interactive exhibition. ASA deputy head, Anthony Murfett, said the exhibition offers insight into Australia’s role in the modern global space sector and makes it tangible for the audience. “What we really want to do is inspire the nation,” he said. “Just being able to come in and be able to see satellites, robotics, rockets. “And for kids, even if they go and do something else, at least they’ve got that insight into what Australia can do.” Questacon concepts and exhibitions manager, Dylan Barker, told Canberra Weekly that Australia in Space is all about our space industry and our

contributions to the global space sector. “We’re having a look at how we get to space, what we’re doing when we’re there and why it’s important and interesting,” he said. Barker said the exhibition is tailored to primaryschool aged children spanning the gamut from wannabe-astronauts to complete newcomers, and their parents. “A real challenge for us is how do we meet the need of all of those audiences,” he said. “Some of the ways we’ve tried to do that is through a variety of experiences. “We want to make sure all of our visitors can find an entry point with a variety of different interactives and find something for them to engage with.” Australia in Space is on display at Questacon for approximately 12 months. Read an extended version of this story at canberraweekly.com.au - Denholm Samaras

New Work program supports local artists Canberra Theatre Centre is accepting expressions of interest for a new development program, titled New Work, aimed to support Canberra artists. The Centre will offer two separate residencies

in the Courtyard Studio this year; a one-week development residency in June and a four-week rehearsal and presentation residency in August. Two professional artists, or teams of artists, will be offered residencies. Criteria include a demonstrated strong and consistent connection to the ACT arts sector and community, a record of success and an ability to deliver on ambition and ideas to create a new performance work. The one-week residency for creative development of a new performance will run 7-11 June. Artists will have access to The Courtyard Studio from Monday to Friday to develop their ideas and, at the end of the week, an invite-only industry showing to support the future of the work will be facilitated. The Centre will cover all venue and associated costs as well as artist fees for up to six artists. Expressions of interest for this opportunity close Monday 17 May 4pm. The four-week residency on 2-29 August has been established for artists with developed ideas that are ready to rehearse and perform, and comprises two weeks in the rehearsal room, one week for technical rehearsal and five performances. This residency also includes all venue and associated costs. In addition, the Centre will fund and roll out all marketing and publicity for the presentation and provide support from its programming and technical teams. Expressions of interest for the four-week residency close Monday 31 May 4pm. An information session will be held Monday 10 May 5.30pm.

New appointments at Music for Canberra Former National Folk Festival managing director Helen Roben has joined Music for Canberra as their new chief executive officer. Roben is one of two significant appointments made by the non-for-profit, with Melinda Hole joining as an additional artistic convenor, complementing existing convenor Rachel Gould. With her background at ‘The Folkie’, Roben brings a strong understanding of the Canberra music and arts community, and comes to the organisation with a keen interest in developing sponsorship and partnerships; and extending their reach within the community. Hole brings a wealth of expertise and experience from her career as a music director, conductor and tertiary educator. She holds a Master of Arts in Conducting from the Universitat Mozarteum and is undertaking her Doctorate of Musical Arts at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

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Now showing Land (M) Edee (Robin Wright) has experienced the loss of her husband and young son and breaks down in front of her sister (Kim Dickens), who makes Edee promise not to harm herself. Soon, Edee retreats to an isolated cabin deep within the beautiful but isolated Wyoming wilderness to be by herself. From the get-go, Edee is distraught by the tragedy she has experienced. Wishing for nothing more than to distance herself from her life, connections, and anything reminding her of her loss, she isolates herself. While her reckless and amateurish attempts at surviving in the remote wilderness bring avoidable pain and suffering, Edee learns from the ground up the importance of connections and relationships. Leading her directorial debut, Wright is sympathetic and empathetic. The want of retreat and isolation after a hardship is explored literally and exhaustively in a Spartan cabin in the Wyoming wilderness; a place to exorcise her prior life and to restart by repairing a hut and eating only canned goods. In her attempts to push her former life far away, Edee is inevitably confronted by her unavoidable pain and memories. A minimalist and grassroots friendship with

Robin Wright makes her directorial debut and stars in Land (M), set in the wilderness of Wyoming, USA.

neighbour (Demián Bichir) slowly brings Edee around to learning the necessity of relationships to live a full life. Verdict: With the beautiful vistas, credit-font and soundtrack evoking rural Americana, Land is a strong directorial debut from Wright showcasing the importance of community. Land is screening at Dendy and Palace cinemas. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

Hello... Is There Any Body There? By Ian Hornby

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A travelling exhibition developed by the South Australian Museum Rosie Armstrong A Requiem for Insects (details), laser-cut and etched plywood, watercolour paint

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JEKYLL & HYDE 18 - 23 May

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This week, Jeff Popple reviews two novels of suspense and a romance for Mother’s Day. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Take Me Home by Karly Lane Allen & Unwin, $29.99

Popular Australian rural romance author Karly Lane heads off in a new direction with her latest novel, Take Me Home. Elle is in a state of upheaval. She has lost her job and her home, and her beloved Gran has just died. Desperate to avoid moving back in with her oppressive parents, she sets off to Scotland with her grandmother’s ashes to fulfil a promise. Of course, nothing goes as planned, and Elle finds herself solving old secrets and taking new chances. Full of romance, humour and a touch of the supernatural, this is another engaging tale by the reliable Karly Lane. A great present for Mother’s Day.

The Old Enemy by Henry Porter Hachette, $32.99

Henry Porter is one of Britain’s leading contemporary spy novelists and The Old Enemy is a terrific espionage thriller that grips the reader’s attention from beginning to end. This is the third novel in Porter’s series about ex-MI6 agent Paul Samson and opens with the murder of a former British spy on a remote stretch of the Baltic coastline. Meanwhile, billionaire philanthropist Denis Hisami is poisoned with a chemical nerve agent as he is giving evidence at a US Congressional hearing. Linking the two events is Paul Samson, who is also targeted for death. Intelligent, exciting and keenly aware of modern geopolitics, this is an outstanding spy thriller.

Girl, 11 by Amy Suiter Clarke Text, $32.99

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What’s on

DON JUAN: A production bringing comedy, thrills, chaos and delight at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, 12-16 May; theq.net.au

ANCA GALLERY: The Dickson art venue hosts group exhibition One or Two Paintings, until 23 May; anca.net.au

SOUTH AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL: An engaging program of nine documentaries, five features and two short films, 12-24 May; online passes via saff.org.au

ADAM HILLS: The Australian comedian of Spicks and Specks fame brings his Shoes Half Full show to Canberra Theatre, 6 May 6.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au STRATHNAIRN ARTS: The Holt gallery hosts new exhibition Luminosity by Belconnen Artists Network, 6-30 May; strathnairn.com.au THE TWINS: A new Australian play starring Greg Fleet and Ian Darling at The Courtyard Studio, Civic, until 6 May; seymourcentre.com/event/the-twins/ BEAVER GALLERIES: The Deakin gallery hosts new exhibition Glimpses by Wei Rong Wu, 6-30 May; beavergalleries.com.au OWEN CAMPBELL: Brings his Rolling Thunder of Love 2021 tour to Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, Friday 7 May; owencampbellmusic.com.au CHOIRBOYS: The Australian pub rock group come to town 7 May 7pm, playing The Basement, Belconnen; thebasementcanberra.oztix.com.au DOBBY: The Australian multi-instrumentalist musician who straddles hip-hop and classical music plays aMBUSH Gallery, ANU, 7 May 6-7pm; Eventbrite.

CSO: Jessica Cottis will conduct the Canberra Symphony Orchestra with selections from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet ballet and Viridian, at Llewellyn Hall ANU, 12-13 May 7.30pm; cso.org.au CIMF Free and Live is an all-day festival of music at Belco Arts featuring The Super Rats.

MOTHERS’ DAY HIGH TEA: Enjoy Mothers’ Day in a garden setting with an elegant morning or afternoon tea in Braddon, 8-9 May; gardenswithfleur.com.au/events JACK BIILMANN: The indie-roots singersongwriter plays The Street, City West, 8 May 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au TALLAGANDRA HILL: The Gundaroo vineyard and venue hosts the Christie Lamb with Jonathan English, Sunday 9 May 4.30pm; Eventbrite. MUNDAGUDDAH (RAINBOW SERPENT): A new work bringing together the Ensemble Offspring and dancer Tammi Gissell at National Gallery of Australia, 9 May 12pm and 2pm; cimf.org.au

WESLEY LUNCHTIME CONCERT: Stuart Long plays works for solo piano by Vine, Prokofiev & Ginastera, 12 May, 12.40-1.20pm at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest; trybooking.com/BPXHF INDIGO NIGHTS @ THE BASEMENT: THYME, Slowbeard, Beta Males, and Hence The Testbed play the Belconnen Venue 13 May from 7pm; thebasementcanberra.oztix.com.au FELICITY URQUHART AND JOSH CUNNINGHAM: Are touring their new album The Song Club and will play the Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, 14 May 7pm; tickets via Eventbrite. AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: Performs Schubert’s Quintet at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Saturday 15 May 8pm; aco.com.au GEEK MARKETS: Get your pop-culture fix at the EPIC Mallee Pavilion, 15-16 May 10am-6pm; canberrageekmarkets.com.au

LIGHTBULB IMPROV: Presents The Door, reflecting on the ‘what if’ moments, 7-8 May at the Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic; lightbulbimprov.com

ANU CLASSICS MUSEUM: Tours of the museum’s collection of ancient Greek and Roman antiquities run on the second Friday of each month; call 0438 883 373.

ESTHER HANNAFORD: The Helpmann Awardwinner is joined by an all-star band to celebrate 50 years of Carole King’s landmark album, Tapestry, at Canberra Theatre, 8 May;livenation.com.au

A GERMAN LIFE: Australian theatre royalty Robyn Nevin gives the performance of her career in this critically acclaimed play at The Playhouse, Civic, 11-16 May; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

NATIONAL CAPITAL ORCHESTRA: Their new show Fate brings an exciting and varied program to The Q, Queanbeyan, 16 May 3pm; theq.net.au

CIMF FREE AND LIVE: An all-day festival of music-making with performers appearing across the Belconnen Arts Centre precinct, 8 May 10am-4.30pm; belcoarts.com.au/cimf

ACTING SHAKESPEARE: A six-week course focused on the techniques needed to interpret Shakespeare at The Hedley, Stirling, starting 11 May 7-9pm; peterbwilkins@aol.com

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MAD HATTER’S INDOOR PLANT SALE: The Jungle Collective hosts a themed indoor plant sale at Causeway Hall, Kingston, 15-16 May; thejunglecollective.com.au

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WIN! The Oodie bundle Aussies who like to lounge will love The Oodie – part-hoodie and part-blanket, it’s gloriously cosy and oversized, bringing that toasty warm feeling to Aussies across the country this winter. The Oodie is excited to give away two Oodies in some of its most popular prints: the Koala and Cat Oodies. Made from The Oodie’s signature two-layered flannel fleece and sherpa fleece combo, these fun animal themed oodies will take you anywhere, from the lounge, to a trip to the shops and even travelling, and you’ll feel wrapped up in the warmest hug along the way. This Oodie prize pack is valued at $218.

What we’re talking about All the latest in fashion, health and beauty.

Trove Canberra is celebrating two years in Dickson with a slow fashion parade on Sunday 16 May 2-4pm at Dickson Place, Dickson. Local designers will be showcasing their designs, and workshops will be running to educate the whole family in fashion illustration or zero waste wardrobes. Register for the free event via Eventbrite.

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The Haig Park Village Markets will be holding a special Mother’s Day event on Sunday 9 May 9am2pm at Haig Park, Braddon. There will be live music, food, beer and wine, jewellery, craft, fashion, kids’ activities and more, all in the name of celebrating mums and carers everywhere. haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au

From Monday 10 May, Lush customers will be able to return their empty containers for dollar discounts. Under the brand’s new-look recycling scheme, every empty container returned will see shoppers get $1 off their in-store purchase on the day. Lush’s black pot redemption program will still be available; swap five empty pots for a free face mask. Visit your nearest Lush store or au.lush.com for details.

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What your face reveals Have you ever noticed dark circles under your eyes, prominent lines or skin breakouts recurring in the same place? According to Chinese medicine, each of these features tell us a story and can alert you to imbalances in your wellbeing. Dark circles The area under the eyes reflects the health of the kidneys, according to Chinese medicine, and is typically a sign of prolonged stress, adrenal fatigue and exhaustion. If the adrenal fatigue continues long term, the space under the eyes can develop a sunken look suggesting further depletion. Skin breakouts Pimples and acne generally are considered a sign your digestion and elimination systems are not functionally optimally. The location of the breakouts gives us more information as in Chinese medicine, the face is divided into zones like a map that are associated with corresponding internal organs. Some of the most common areas are:

• Forehead Small intestine area: may indicate the presence of food intolerances and associated bloating and discomfort in the region around your belly button. • Cheek bones Stomach area: may be associated with reflux plus tension around the diaphragm and shallow breathing. • Around the mouth Large intestine: you may also experience constipation, IBS or diarrhea. • Chin Hormonal imbalance: especially if the pimples appear around the same time in the menstrual cycle, typically pre-menstrual. Prominent lines and wrinkles You know the old saying, a picture tells a thousand words; the lines on our face can be whole books in themselves. Whilst there are many features to look for, two of the most common are: • Deep lines between the eyebrows are a liver sign in Chinese medicine and can indicate

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Revamp the bedroom Craving a change to your space but not sure where to start? Georgie Leckey, Director of Heatherly Design, shares six trendy tips to revamp the bedroom. WITH HOME EDITOR, ERIN CROSS

A custom bedhead is the ideal way to revamp a bedroom for the new season whilst adding an extra layer of comfort. This winter we’re all about understated luxury with an emphasis on clean design, natural textures and organic form – nothing too OTT.

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If space permits, consider a storage box or an upholstered footstool at the end of the bed. They are perfect for taking shoes off at night, or for our little fourlegged friends to use as a steppingstone onto the bed!

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We Are Knitters invites you to commit with a kit! Offering kits in a reusable, recycled brown paper bag with four different types of luxurious, high-quality yarn, each bag contains everything you need to knit your own unique garment, perfect for the cold weather. Suitable for knitters at all levels, each kit has a pattern that explains everything stitch-bystitch and step-by-step so that anyone can easily follow along. Just choose the colour and the pattern before starting your woolly way up. More information at weareknitters.com.au

Electric cars at Ikea We know that you could find your next kitchen or bathroom at Ikea, but how about your next car? Ten electric vehicle models will

be on display at Ikea on Sunday 9 May 2-4pm in the carpark. You will be able to chat to EV owners, collect information about EVs, and take passenger rides in cars such as the Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf and BMW i3. ACT Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Shane Rattenbury, will also be there in his MG ZS EV.

Grow your indoor jungle Save the date and go mad at The Jungle Collective’s indoor plant warehouse sale on the weekend of 15-16 May at Causeway Hall Kingston. Get $5 off if you wear a wild and wonderful hat. The crazier the better but as long as you have a hat on your head you will qualify. Minimum spend $10 and not valid with any other offer. More information at thejunglecollective.com.au

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At home at ‘Hazelgrove’ Collector NSW 10 Murray Street This home in the NSW village of Collector has been architecturally designed with high ceilings, spacious rooms and a showstopping kitchen. Ray White Rural Canberra/ Yass real estate and stock and station agent, George Southwell, says ‘Hazelgrove’ is a rural retreat, perfect for a young or growing family, close to all the amenities of Canberra and Goulburn. “Hazelgrove is well suited to an entertainer,” Southwell says. “The kitchen features a chef’s

oven and opens out via double doors to a covered alfresco area which is enclosed at the other end with louvre windows to ensure enjoyment throughout all four seasons.” The home was designed by wellknown Goulburn architect Andrew Randall and completed in 2006. It boasts four bedrooms and a wealth of living areas over two storeys, as well as outdoor space in abundance with more entertaining areas and established gardens. “The resurgence in city dwellers

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Collector Wines,” says Southwell. “Collector is located 2.5 hours to Sydney and only 30 minutes to the Nation's Capital.” The vacant 2,000sqm block next door, 8 Murray Street, is also for sale, with the option to be purchased separately or together with number 10.

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90 Refshauge Crescent, Macgregor

$612,000

LJ Hooker

15 Barangaroo Street, Chisholm

$1,030,000 Blackshaw

7/55 Macleay Street, Turner

$610,000

Independent

5 Moor Place, Evatt

$1,020,000 IQ

80 Arthur Blakeley Way, Coombs

$605,000

Independent

47 Blackman Crescent, Macquarie

$1,010,000 Blackshaw

108 Knoke Avenue, Gordon

$587,000

Blackshaw

2 Dinah Street, Bonner

$980,000

LJ Hooker

4 Cumbrae Place, Kambah

$586,700

Blackshaw

6 Bryant Place, Weston

$975,000

Michael Potter

23D Narrambla Terrace, Lawson

$580,000

LJ Hooker

1/34 MacLaurin Crescent, Chifley

18 Don Bell Street, Bonner

$950,000

LJ Hooker

52/55 Jumbuck Crescent, Lawson

$573,000

LJ Hooker

19 Giliruk Crescent, Ngunnawal

$925,000

LJ Hooker

2/18 Cromwell Circuit, Isabella Plains

$540,000

Luton

42 Padbury Street, Downer

$910,000

LJ Hooker

28/14 Darling Street, Barton

$532,000

Sadil Quinlan

3 Anakie Court, Ngunnawal

$833,000

Harcourts

6/46 Carrington Street, Queanbeyan East $515,000

Independent

79 Kalgoorlie Crescent, Fisher

$807,000

LJ Hooker

10 Kellermann Close, Holt

$510,000

LJ Hooker

37 Muntz Street, Chisholm

$807,000

The Property Collective

5/21 Alsop Close, Phillip

$495,000

Civium

32 Spica Street, Giralang

$805,000

Harcourts

148/7 Irving Street, Phillip

$485,000

Harcourts

2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin

$800,000

POD Projects

351/1 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin $475,000

LJ Hooker

24 Hutchison Circuit, Crestwood

$787,000

Upside

32/13-15 Morisset Street, Queanbeyan $470,000

Ray White

16 Bluestone Gardens, Jerrabomberra $780,000

Ray White

74/43 Constitution Avenue, Reid

$469,000

Carter + Co

23 Chataway Crescent, Fadden

$770,000

Luton

23/50 Lowanna Street, Braddon

$460,000

Hive

17 Moonlight Avenue, Harrison

$750,000

Blackshaw

310/74 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon

$447,500

LJ Hooker

1B Hood Place, Watson

$715,000

Blackshaw

213/24 Philip Hodgins Street, Wright

$445,500

The Property Collective

95 Learmonth Drive, Kambah

13 Alarmon Crescent, Dunlop

$711,000

LJ Hooker

66/11 Wimmera Street, Harrison

$442,000

Home by Holly

23 Stornaway Road, Queanbeyan

$705,000

Ray White

30/3 Towns Crescent, Turner

$420,000

Independent

52 Deamer Crescent, Richardson

$694,000

Blackshaw

5/11 Giles Street, Griffith

$383,000

Maria Selleck

48 Britten-Jones Drive, Holt

$681,000

McGrath

167/1 Mouat Street, Lyneham

$340,000

LJ Hooker

152 Ellerston Avenue, Isabella Plains

$671,000

Luton

Data is provided by agents. Source: Realestate.com.au

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triggering price increases. CoreLogic data found Canberra units had an annual increase in value of 7.6% giving confidence to developers to increase prices. Prospective buyers researching the market can find it difficult to distinguish between credible sources like CoreLogic and Domain that genuinely understand the market and have data-backed insights, and ‘advisors’ who appear to act as a buyer’s agent but usually focus on how many parts of the transaction they can ‘clip the ticket’ on. Often, they receive fees of more than 5% of purchase price, plus receive referral fees, or have in-house teams for a package of associated services including conveyancing, property management and mortgage broking. Supply in Canberra is often misunderstood as the delivery mechanism for apartments is time consuming and slow. It often takes over 24 months from the time pre-sales commence to a project settling. In an area it may appear as though there is a lot of competition, however, if you break each

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A celebration of character Boorowa NSW 59 Queen Street This circa 1920s home in the NSW town of Boorowa has been renovated in celebration of its charm and character. The double brick Federation home boasts a variety of charming features, including wide hallways, high ceilings and picture rails. Director of Flemings Property Services, Justin Fleming, says the three-bedroom home would be perfect for first home buyers, investors, or even downsizers – 59 Queen Street sits close to all the amenities of the area, including ovals, shops, club, the school and golf course. “It’s a very well-presented home in a sought-after location,” he says. The open plan living and dining space is home to a slow combustion wood heater, and adjoins the new, state-of-the-art kitchen which fits perfectly in this character home. Each bedroom has built-in robes, all with new carpet and a fresh coat of paint, while an 48

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office provides an extra space for working from home or for use as a nursery. Outside, the manicured gardens complement the home’s Federation façade. Covered alfresco entertaining spaces – in the backyard and a porch front and back – provide a variety of options for spending time with family and friends or simply taking in the country air. Steeped in history, the small town of Boorowa sits half an hour from the town of Young and just 90 minutes to the Nation’s Capital.

Auction Friday 21 May 11am on site View Contact agent Agent Justin Fleming Mob 0429 820 389 Agent Nick Duff Mob 0499 556 602 Flemings Property Services Boorowa Ph 6385 3337

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FINISHED APARTMENTS NOW SELLING IN GUNGAHLIN LIMITED NUMBERS REMAIN

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Whether you’re a discerning first home buyer or a savvy

investor looking to add a valuable property to your portfolio, the

Lumi Collection offers points of difference other apartments just can’t match. Experience the Lumi advantage for yourself. • Centrally located in a vibrant

• Ducted heating & cooling

• 2.7m high ceilings and 2.4m

• Exceptional average EER

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• Timber flooring Developed by

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Apartments Now Selling 1 Bed + Study, 1 Bath, 1 Car from $430,000 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car from $422,900 2 Bed + MPR, 2 Bath, 2 Car from $529,900 Display Suite Now Open Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 3pm Greenwood Street, Denman Prospect For More Information Contact James Herbert 0400 853 501 marludenman.com.au

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Trubridge Street, Wright

Shackleton Circuit, Mawson

SOLD | $1, 855,000

SOLD | $550,000 Nivison Place, Charnwood

SOLD | $670,000

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SOLD | $830,000

Pethebridge Street, Pearce

Melrose Drive, Lyons

Johnstone Circuit, Calwell

Hodgson Place, Pearce

Tewksbury Ciruit, Theodore

Burnie Street, Lyons

Tewsbury Circuit, Theodore

Newchurch Street, Coombs

Mathews Place, Banks

Springdale Drive, Hawker

Irving Street, Phillip

Goldfinch Circuit, Theodore

20 Saxby Close Amaroo

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, within

• House - 150m2

family home with a cottage atmosphere.

• Construction 1996

500m of Yerrabi Pond, this is an adorable Offering formal living & separate family room/melas & pergola, this home is

• Pergola - 33m2 • Rates $2300

perfect for a growing family.

For Sale $700,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat, 8th May at 11:00am - 11:45am _______________________________________________ Agent Jeff Shortland 0417 483 627

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

46 Barber Crescent Flynn You can move in and do nothing but relax

when you buy this fully renovated home in elevated Barber Crescent. Nestled on a huge 945m2 block, oozing with further potential for extension, the home is

already larger than most 3 bedders, with 130m2 of quality living.

• Fully renovated, large 3 bedroom home • 130m2 of living on a huge 945m2 block • Separate lounge, separate dining and separate family/meals • Carport under roofline plus workshop/storage • Large, paved outdoor entertaining area

Auction | On Site Sat, 22nd May at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 8th May from 2:30pm to 3:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431

• Circular driveway for great off-street parking

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

39/76 Leichardt Street Griffith The large central living area is roomy and

• Within minutes from shops and the bus

sized balcony. In the kitchen, luxurious

• Main bedroom with walk-through robe

light and flows out on to a generously

stone bench tops team well with the suite of SMEG appliances. There are 2

bedrooms with built-ins and a study.

• Highly sought-after blue ribbon location and ensuite

• Ample built-in additional storage • Top floor apartment

For Sale $599,000+ _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Marcus Cataldo 0401 744 964

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

55 Werriwa Crescent Isabella Plains Positioned on a quiet loop street this single level duplex has “great bones” to work with but is in need of a little TLC to bring it back to its former glory. If you are a first home buyer, downsizer or investor and prepared to do the work; then do not waste this sensational opportunity to capitalize and create your dream home. Inspect today!

• Open plan kitchen family room • Generously sized bedrooms • Two good sized living areas • Gas cooktop

• Gas heating and hot water

• Situated close to Parkland and local schools

391m2

Auction | In Rooms Wednesday 12th May 6:00pm at LJ Hooker Canberra City 182-200 City Walk, City _______________________________________________ View Saturday 8th May 11:00am to 11:30am Sunday 9th May 11:00am to 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Andy Greenberger 0400 819 650 LJ Hooker Canberra City/Weston

47 Port Arthur Street Lyons Don't miss your opportunity to buy this

Floor area: 159m2 approx.

picturesque Port Arthur street Lyons.

Year of Construction: 1967

immaculately renovated home in

Expansive windows and frameless glass balcony in the living areas give an

unrestricted view of the Oakey Hill Nature

Land area: 694m2 approx. Rates: $4100 p.a.

Land Tax: $6430 p.a.

Auction | On Site Sat, 22nd May at 12:00pm _______________________________________________ View Contact us for details _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

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LJ Hooker Woden 6223 2620

10/3 Banjine Street, O'Connor North facing and set amid established leafy

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North facing living and spacious outdoor

surrounds, this beautiful property combines a

areas

convenient location with a modern low

•

Previously rented at $520.00 per week

maintenance design. Immaculate inside and

•

Reverse cycle air conditioning units

out, it boasts a secure front and rear yard, open

•

Separate laundry/powder room

plan living and dining area, master bedroom

•

Single Lock up garage in Basement

with ensuite and large walk through robe. 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.

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 26th May at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Thu, 6th May at 5:15pm-5:45pm _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

54/219 Northbourne Avenue Turner Set an on location hard to be with access to the light rail and only moments to the city. This great two bedroom ensuite apartment is a real winner when it comes to smart investing.

Don't let this sure to be sought after

opportunity slip through your fingers!

Representing excellent value for money specially in this location.

Representing great value in a tight market place especially this close to the city and universities.

For Sale _______________________________________________ View Sat, 8th May at 9:00am-9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

420 Antill Street Watson

Indulge in easy-care, modern living in this

• No body corporate

in Watson. Whether you are a first-time

• Open plan living space

spacious two-storey townhouse located

buyer, a downsizer or a savvy investor, you are sure to adore the light-filled and open-plan layout that flows out to a private courtyard.

• $530-$570 per week rental estimate • Ducted heating and cooling • Powder room

• Easy access to Dickson and through to

Auction Sat, 22nd May at 2:30pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 8th May at 1:30pm - 2:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Jason Hall 0475 983 079

the City

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

NGUNNAWAL 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 2 CAR SPACES

AUCTION VIEWING CONTACT

4 Maiya Street Sat 15/5/2021, 2pm onsite Sat 8/5/2021, 11.40-12.20pm Sun 9/5/2021, 11.40-12.20pm Michael Potter 0413 830 598

Light and bright A sun-drenched residence that definitely has ‘the wow factor’, is sited on an easy-care block with a floor plan that embraces everything that a family of today wants. Featuring a light and bright casual living space, lounge room, modern galley style kitchen, sun-filled meals area, stylish bathrooms plus 2 private outdoor deck areas. The main bedroom is segregated with a walk-in-robe and the additional sleeping quarters also feature built-inrobes. EER 4

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DEAKIN 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 1 CAR SPACE

203/2 Grose Street, ‘The Ambassador’ AUCTION VIEWING CONTACT

Sat 15/5/2021, 12 noon onsite Sat 8/5/2021, 2-2.40pm Sun 9/5/2021, 10.20-11am Michael Potter 0413 830 598

A special place Apartment 203 is tucked away in the distinguished, high-end ‘The Ambassador’ development, is energy efficient with an open plan design. Showcasing designer bathrooms and kitchen, segregated bedrooms, study and an abundance of storage. The oversized courtyard is private and secure and is a wonderful outdoor entertaining space. Complete with a formal entry foyer, communal reception room with kitchen, shared sunfilled lounge area and stunning, manicured complex gardens. EER 4

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70 Blizzard Circuit, Forde

2/54 Arndell Street, Macquarie

Duncan Macdonald Principal 0402 337 287 duncan@bastionpg.com.au

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106 Scrivener Street, O'Connor

Ove r $1 9 Mi l lio n w o rth o f Canberra Real Estate sold in th e l as t 60 d ays !

57 Negus Crescent, Watson

13/127 Thynne Street, Bruce

109 Hopetoun Circuit, Yarralumla

4 Desailly Crescent, Kambah

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1/54 Arndell Street, Macquarie

53/47 Blackall Street, Barton

7 Galore Street, Crace

22 Burrinjuck Crescent, Duffy

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AUCTION LYNEHAM . 1 Claxton Crescent

In a quiet street, this impressive home offers separate living areas, huge entertaining, five bedrooms or four plus potential home office with separate entrance or rumpus. All three bathrooms are new and the modern kitchen features a vast area of white stone benchtop. Winter sunlight pours in and the windows frame views to Mt Majura. Internal access to large double garage plus huge storeroom. Fantastic block of over 1050m² (approx.). Close to shops, schools, sporting facilities, walking trails, cycle paths and one bus to the Central Business District or Belconnen. EER 1.5. OPEN: Saturday 12-12.30pm, Tuesday 5-5.30pm AUCTION: On site 1pm, Saturday 22 May CONTACT: Aniko and Peter Carey 0429 487 939

AUCTION MCKELLAR . 32 Kitty McEwan Circuit

Exuding modern flair with seamless finishes throughout, this builders’ own home is sure to delight the senses. This spacious, single-level home encompasses a very generous 272m² (approx.) of internal living, boasting a triple garage and positioned on a flat 803m² (approx.) parcel of land. In a convenient location, one of Belconnen’s most tightly held suburbs, a luxurious yet easy-care lifestyle awaits. EER 5.5. OPEN: Saturday 11-11.45am AUCTION: On site 3pm, Saturday 15 May CONTACT: Adrian Giampietro 0449 559 225, Stuart James 0414 249 449

Belconnen/Kippax 6253 2323

Gungahlin 6176 3420

Dickson/Luton Projects 6176 3466

Manuka 6260 8999

Tuggeranong 6176 3490

Weston Creek/Molonglo 6287 1600

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Coombs 10 Edgeworth Parade

Positioned on a quiet street, this north-facing modern townhouse offers a low-maintenance lifestyle. Located in the central suburb of Coombs, the geographical heart of Canberra, it will be sure to please all buyers and investors.

EER 6.0 Auction Wednesday 12 May 6pm at LJ Hooker City Office/online View Saturday 8 May 9-9.30am Agent Lukas Cole Mob 0432 289 618

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81 BURNIE STREET 4

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EXCELLENT LOCATION, PICTURESQUE FOLIAGE, A BUYERS DREAM! If location is what you’re seeking then look no further, this fantastic 4 bedroom home, situated in the popular suburb of Lyons, offers little to no work ready for a family to live in. The northerly positioned corner block is elevated hosting views over Woden town centre and towards Red Hill. While you are only a mere 5 minutes’ walk from the Woden Westfield and countless necessary facilities. With multiple entries to the property from Burnie Street or Lutana Street, the house is set back from the roads and is provided privacy from beautifully colourful, natural flora. Making your way through the front gardens and into the well-presented home, you are greeted with immediate warmth. Wooden floorboards throughout the living areas, brand new carpet in the bedrooms and tiles in the renovated kitchen, bathroom and laundry showcases that no work is needed. Confident this home will impress, be sure to call to one of our many open homes prior to our upcoming auction day on Saturday 29th of May.

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WEDNESDAY 10AM - 2PM Homes starting from $549,000 Secure, low maintenance living at

Bellerive Village Join in the fun at Bellerive retirement village. Enjoy the social community, neighbours you know, and your own home with all the time-consuming maintenance and gardening tasks taken care of. For your day-to-day needs, Bellerive’s conveniently located close to the Canberra Hospital and the heart of Woden, home to Westfield, the bus interchange and many of Canberra’s premier clubs. Private appointments are available Monday to Friday. Contact Donna Blackwell 02 6169 3669

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Generous open plan kitchen, living and dining rooms Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher and dryer Modern bathrooms Built-ins in all bedrooms Fresh paint and carpet throughout Large outdoor entertaining areas Solar electricity Reverse cycle air conditioning Secure single car park 24 hour onsite emergency staff

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We have a limited number of modern two and three bedroom homes available, nestled amongst established gardens. Each home comes with:

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Come and see why everyone is saying that these are Gungahlin’s best apartments! Completed and ready to move in now.

— Located in the Gungahlin town centre, one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.

2 beds 2 baths 2 cars $470,000 - $630,000

— Jade features a 20m resort style pool, sun deck & state of the art residents gymnasium.

3 beds 2 baths 2 cars $590,000 - $640,000 Penthouses

Display Apartments Open For Viewing 2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin

$800,000 - $1.1M

Open Times Saturday & Sunday — 10am to 4pm, Tuesday & Thursday — 4pm to 5pm Appointments are available on other days and times.

— Enjoy stunning mountain and water views. — Walking distance to the Gungahlin to Canberra City Light Rail terminal. — Walking distance to numerous restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and entertainment options. — Walking distance to Yerrabi Pond, walking tracks and outdoor family friendly activities.

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

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Book your personalised Tea and Tour at a Retirement Village near you this May and enjoy refreshments, a village tour and a chat with the Sales Manager. You may like to view available homes, see community facilities, learn more about what village life is like or chat about financial and contract details. This appointment is tailored just for you. Visit teaandtour.com.au or call 1800 550 550 to book your personalised Tea and Tour today Lendlease Retirement. Your place to live well.

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2/6 Coraki Drive Pambula Beach NSW For the first time ever, this unique beach-front property deliberately sited to maximise the views of beach, river & ocean is offered for sale. Situated at Pambula Beach 3-hours south of Canberra on exclusive Coraki Drive, within metres of a secluded beach and nestled in native bushland where the Pambula River meets the sea. Built on 4 levels, this light airy home provides stunning vistas of beach, river and ocean. Adjacent to national parklands, it offers fishing, swimming, surfing, beachcombing and nature walks with cliff top platforms for panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. A quality residence, relaxing beach holiday escape or proven vacation rental asset - the choice is yours. Offers over $900,000 sought.

For more information, please contact Shane on 0481 381 608

104 Carramar Drive Malua Bay South Coast NSW Your Own Private Sanctuary

This North-facing, 6 year old home is light and airy, and situated on over 1200sqm with your own natural reserve to the back. There is a fantastic tenant in place who would love to stay on. Handy to the main beach and shops at Malua Bay, as well as the sheltered Lilli Pilli beach, and around a 10min drive to the CBD of Batemans Bay.

For Sale $695,000 View By appointment Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 ljhooker.com/ZCMF8F

25 Bavarde Avenue Batemans Bay South Coast NSW Developers Delight! R3 Zoned 1037sqm parcel of land with the potential to purchase properties on either side in the future. Allowing up to 12m height limit fronting the golf course, a possible 4 levels on the site (STCA). Use the architect commissioned designs, or bring the grand old home built in 1955 back to its former glory. Enjoy views over the Catalina Golf Course, out to the Tollgates and beyond.

Auction Expressions of Interest View By appointment Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 ljhooker.com/Z4GF8F

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22 Baringa Crescent LILLI PILLI 2536 The Quintessential Coastal Home

This light filled property boasts uninterrupted Easterly ocean and headland vistas from most of the home. The house itself flows over three levels. Four bedrooms, with the master in a private wing, featuring an almost full width window. Access to a private sunny courtyard from the kitchen/living. The expansive rear deck leads to a private external sitting area and a perfect closed in bar/entertaining area. Fully furnished and ready to move in. Lilli Pilli is positioned amongst many of Batemans Bay’s prized beaches.

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.

For Sale Expressions of Interest View By appointment Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 ljhooker.com/ZA0F8F

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MY WILD FEMININI-TEE

I thoroughly enjoy the meditation of knitting. My must-have materials are using the thread of social equity, armed with one stick (diverse leadership models), and the second stick (practice-relevant, theory-informed research). It requires patience, humility, and a clear vision for the end result.

Besides the deliciously formidable design, this shirt represents the only things I like about wearing clothes: it’s sustainably made in a slow-fashion cycle, designed by a Canberra-woman artist, and part of a mission to amplify the voices of women through wearable art.

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Rae Knopik

Founder and President of CBR Gals Network

Rae Knopik is a passionate feminist, not-for-profit founder, innovator and author. She is the current Board President of the CBR Gals Network, a feminist not-for-profit which she founded, that connects and amplifies women and their businesses. Since its inception in 2018, the organisation has impacted over 5,000 women, girls, non-binary and queer people, providing them opportunities to improve the status of their lives. In Rae’s professional capacity, she harnesses cutting-edge research in women’s leadership to create leadership opportunities for thousands of women and girls across Canberra annually. A sought-after speaker and writer, Rae and her work has featured in publications ranging from the local to international, with guest appearances on a number of podcasts, interviews and panels.

MY BIG FAT INTERNATIONAL FAMILY Being an American-Italian bitza in Australia means there’s over 100 people I call family. The way I feel about my partner Declan, three siblings, parents, and the rest of this international mob is perfectly summed up by Mom (sic) and Dad: “At the end of the day, it’s all you got”.

DANCING

THE CBR GALS

It’s what I’m doing when I feel most alive.

Find a gal-group like CBR Gals, and you’d be giddy too.

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