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From the editor Since first moving to Canberra from South-East Queensland in May 1985, I’ve fallen in love with my adopted hometown. I love how the seasons transform the city and its people; we bundle up in coats and scarves on brisk autumn days as the trees discard their red and gold leaves, and shed layers when spring arrives and new growth cloaks the trees in bright green foliage, ready to provide shade on sweltering summer days ahead.

We’re spoiled for choice when it comes to cultural and arts institutions, live events (post-Covid) and community facilities. We’re surrounded by natural beauty and charming country towns, plus the cliché is true – we’re not far from the mountains and the sea.

Last Friday, I hopped in the car and headed to Bermagui and Tathra on the NSW Far South Coast for a welcome dose of Vitamin Sea. The bulk of tourists have left for the winter, leaving the coast to the locals and a scattering of visitors keen to enjoy the pristine beaches and bushwalks, charming towns and first-rate eateries far from the madding crowd.

Reasons to be grateful this past week include the fabulous hospitality of all the Sapphire Coast businesses who hosted plus-one and me on our weekend getaway (flip to page 29 for details), a delightful family dinner on Mother’s Day, and homegrown feijoas.

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news Assembly’s electricity Bill makes ACT electricity bills cheaper Seventy thousand ACT households stand to gain by up to $400 a year, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced this week (11 May), now that a bill making it easier for Canberrans to get better energy deals unanimously passed the Legislative Assembly.

The Utilities Amendment Bill was first introduced by Mr Barr and Shane Rattenbury, Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, in April.

Mr Barr tasked the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to investigate better comparability and transparency of electricity offers; the Bill is based on their recommendations.

The Bill introduces an electricity reference price framework, a comparison tool or benchmark set annually to broadly reflect the average customer and a possible annual price of electricity, Mr Rattenbury said.

The Government will set this reference price; Mr Barr as Treasurer and Mr Rattenbury will approve it, based on advice from the ICRC. “The market of electricity plans has become a confusing labyrinth for consumers,” Mr Rattenbury said. “This framework seeks to demystify the electricity price landscape for

Canberrans, and enable them to make betterinformed choices regarding electricity offers.”

Retailers will use this price for comparison in their advertising, ensuring that all offers and discounts are compared against the same benchmark.

They must also provide customers with a reference bill for a typical consumer, stating the difference between their price and the reference price when they make an offer – which can be up to $400 a year.

“The reference price allows customers to compare a simple apple-for-apples price across contracts,” Mr Rattenbury said.

He said electricity retailers must also inform customers about better deals, telling them if they would save money on a cheaper contract.

Although prices in the ACT are relatively lower than other capital cities, due to regulation, many consumers still pay more than they should. Around 40% of ACT electricity customers and more than half of small businesses are on a standard electricity contract.

“Switching to the cheaper market offers could literally save these customers hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year,” Mr

Rattenbury said. “But many customers don’t realise, or find the array of different contracts too complicated.”

For instance, more than 80% of Canberrans are with ActewAGL, paying a standard flat tariff, Leanne Castley, Shadow Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, pointed out.

According to the St Vincent de Paul’s report on ACT Energy Prices (2019), households could save $505 each year on electricity costs by switching from ActewAGL’s standing offer to their market offer.

By not doing so, Ms Castley said, ACT customers effectively paid a ‘loyalty tax’.

ACT Labor and the ACT Greens agreed to the initiative under the Parliamentary Agreement.

The Canberra Liberals endorsed the bill.

Ms Castley said it gave more information and buying power to consumers and families, and eased the cost of living, particularly for lowincome households.

Similar schemes have been introduced in NSW, South Australia, Queensland and Victoria.

- Nick Fuller

Aboriginal women can now get checked for breast cancer in style and safety, thanks to colourful, culturally appropriate shawls designed by a local Indigenous artist.

The shawls were launched at BreastScreen ACT on Friday 7 May as a Canberra Health Services initiative to encourage more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to have mammograms, improving the chance of detecting cancers earlier.

“There is not one Aboriginal family that hasn’t been impacted by breast cancer, and so this initiative is going to save lives,” said Caroline Hughes, from the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer Indigenous women suffer, at 1.2 times the rate of other women, but they are less likely to access screening services, ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said.

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only 38% of Indigenous women aged 50-74 were checked, compared to 54% of nonIndigenous women.

Artist Kristie Peters, a Wiradjuri woman, dedicated the shawls to the memory of her cousin Tanya, who died from breast cancer in April 2019.

Her striking designs represent women from different nations coming together with an unbroken bond and connection.

“To create an art piece for people to see is one thing, but to create and design an art piece that can change someone’s life journey is even more special.”

The shawls are entirely made from bamboo; they are soft, eco-friendly, hypo-allergenic, and temperature-controlled, making them suitable for all skin types, Ms Peters said.

The ACT shawls were inspired by a Victorian project that encouraged Indigenous women to have breast checks.

CALLEO Indigenous funded the shawls through the Canberra Hospital Foundation.

Women are advised to have breast cancer

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Artist Kristie Peters models the breast cancer screening shawl she designed.

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Nonsense galore over India ban There were always serious question marks over the decision to ban Australians returning from India, and the hasty capitulation on the ban last week by the Morrison Government was probably inevitable. It was not well thought through.

Yes, Covid has cut a terrible swathe through the subcontinent in recent weeks, and in the last month 50% of all the infections in Australian quarantine derived from India. However, the current rate of infection in India is actually much lower than the rate in either the USA or the UK earlier this year. Of course, there were no bans on people returning from those countries.

There are over 600,000 Australians of Indian descent, and they make a huge economic contribution to this nation. Indian Australians, for example, are three times more likely to have a university degree than the average Australian.

The outrage among Indian Australians at the snub of a national ban was palpable, and perfectly understandable. A lot of bridges will need to be rebuilt between the Liberal government and that community over the coming years.

With a Federal election not far away, it seemed that everybody was lining up to kick the government in the head last week, but you may have noticed that one set of usual suspects were uncharacteristically silent: the state governments. There’s good reason for that.

Until the brown matter hit the fan, the states had gone along with the idea of a ban. Under the rules of National Cabinet, they were consulted about the ban, and clearly approved of it. At that time, they were running the hotel quarantine system, and evidently none of them were keen to be hosting a new wave of infected returnees from India.

More to the point, what the Morrison Government did by banning returnees from India was to adopt the same zero-tolerance approach the states have been applying to internal borders for the past 12 months.

State governments have been prepared to shut their borders at the slightest risk. Sometimes a single case of community transmission has led to millions being placed in lockdown. Whether this was strictly necessary on health grounds is debatable.

What is much clearer is that being hairy-chested on

quarantine measures has made state premiers very popular.

So, it’s more than a little ironic to see the federal government criticised now for adopting precisely the same populist approach on border closures which has worked such a treat for state governments over the past year.

There is an important difference, however. The temporary ban on Australians returning from India, while dubious public policy, has virtually no economic impact. The random closure of state borders by state administrations, and the periodic lockdown of their citizens, on the other hand, has already had a massive adverse impact on the livelihood of millions. The ripple effect of those decisions, some of which were probably overreactions, will be felt for decades, long after people have forgotten the angst of Australian cricketers trapped in India.

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news Meet Sue Webeck: New CEO of the ACT DVCS Sue Webeck is the new CEO of the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS), and she plans to bring conversations about domestic violence prevention into the spotlight.

With significant experience working within the area of sexual, domestic and family violence, Ms Webeck is passionate about the community sector.

For the past 15 months, she has been a DVCS Champion, shaving her head to raise critical funds for the Service earlier this year.

Ms Webeck said she felt “equal measures ecstatic and daunted” when informed of her new role.

“It’s a remarkable opportunity to work with a very skilled and passionate group of people who are creating better outcomes for the Canberra community every day,” she said.

“To be able to work in a highly functioning, dedicated team like that is not an opportunity that you always get in your career … it’s a pretty humbling experience as well.”

Ms Webeck has significant experience

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working in the local community serving on several boards, including Canberra Rape Crisis Centre, Youth Coalition of the ACT and ACT Education Primary School boards.

She has also worked in management positions at Meridian (formerly known as AIDS Action Council of the ACT), A Gender Agenda and the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre as well as working within organisations supporting local LGBTIQA+ communities.

Although her career in the community sector began “completely by accident”, Ms Webeck said her passion comes from one thought: “We can’t live like this”.

“It’s remarkable that day in and day out we are, but we can’t continue to live in an environment where it’s so easy to ‘other’ people and to dehumanise people in a way where we allow violence to live and breed in our intimate partner relationships but also in the transactional relationships we have,” she said.

New CEO of the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service, Sue Webeck: “We have to be stepping in and enacting out personal leadership in our everyday lives”.

Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

“We have to be stepping in and enacting out personal leadership in our everyday lives, in our sports clubs, in our interactions with the person who serves us coffee, in the way that we talk to our friends, our family, our partners. We all need to do something.”

- Erin Cross For a longer version of this story, visit canberraweekly.com.au If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, you can call or visit the website of: • 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 • Canberra Rape Crisis Centre: 6247 2525 • Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT: 6280 0900 • Lifeline: 13 11 14 • In an emergency, call 000.

news Karen refugee on a mission for love United Nations refugee Pah Bleh, who spent 15 years living at a refugee camp on the Thai border, is saving all his money and putting his future goals on hold for the sake of love.

The 22-year-old hopes that his savings will be a way to bring his girlfriend, who still lives in the refugee camp, to Australia. Home to more than 50,000 people, the camp represents the only life Pah Bleh knew until he turned 18.

In 2004, Pah Bleh’s mother fled from their home in Southeast Burma when their village was under threat. His father died defending the village, and his mother carried the then threeyear-old boy, with his sister in tow, until they crossed the border and reached the refugee camp.

Pah Bleh describes the camp as

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a large village with a fence around it. Food and resources are supplied by the UNHCR, and everyone works together to build their own homes.

When he was 11, his mother became sick and died. Soon after, his sister fell pregnant, married, and gave birth – all in the camp. Pah Bleh received no formal education there, spending his free time playing with friends and watching Jackie Chan movies on a batteryoperated projector.

In 2017, the family’s Australian visa was approved, and Pah Bleh had to say goodbye to his girlfriend, and the only life he knew.

After arriving at Sydney airport, Pah Bleh, his sister, brother-in-law, and baby nephew were transported to Canberra for a bittersweet new beginning. The airline lost all of their luggage, and with no English

skills, they struggled to receive help.

“On my first day in Australia I felt that I missed my home. My sister cried. But it was the first day, so I thought maybe it will get better next year,” Pah Bleh said.

The family was allocated a government flat in Dickson and Pah Bleh started school at Dickson College where he was enrolled in the Secondary Introductory English Centre. With the support of his English teacher, Ros Phillips, he was able to excel.

Now Pah Bleh works fulltime, has his driver’s and forklift licences, played in the Nepali soccer tournament in Canberra, and has participated in the First Hike Project.

In February 2020, he returned to the refugee camp to visit his girlfriend and bought her a computer to help with her studies.

Now 22, Pah Bleh spent 15 years living in a refugee camp on the Thai border. Photo: Jamila Toderas.

He hopes that one day, once his girlfriend is safe in Australia, he can study to become an architect.

“I would like to be an architect because in my country, Karen people don’t have their own country,” Pah Bleh said. “One day, if they have a country, I would like to help design houses so they have their own safe home; it’s one of my dreams.”

- Jamila Toderas Find an extended version of this story online at canberraweekly.com.au

Capital Region Farmers Market recognises the importance of bees for World Bee Day The Capital Region Farmers Market is gathering its worker bees for what will be a buzzing hive of activity to celebrate World Bee Day. Taking place just after the official World Bee Day on 20th May, the Market will celebrate on Saturday 22nd May 2021.

“We all need to contribute to the survival of our glorious bees and the very important role they play in our food supply,” said Capital Region Farmers Market Manager, Sarah Power.

“At the Market many of our stallholders depend on bees and other pollinating insects to survive. And so together we recognise the importance of World Bee Day to raise awareness of the importance of bees and beekeeping to the world.

“Our Market has responded to the initiative started by the Slovenian Embassy since World Bee Day commenced three years ago, and we ask that the Canberra community, and visitors alike, join us for our fun family day to learn and find out more about how we can keep our bees safe,” Sarah continued.

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news After cycling around 4,000km, brothers Brian and Ian Schumacher arrived in Canberra this week – one of the final stops on their Coast to Coast Ride in support of Integra Service Dogs Australia.

The pair set off from Fremantle WA on 1 April for Sydney, to support Integra’s work in providing assistance dogs to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder.

Ian said while he and Brian are “a little bit weary”, the support they’ve received as they traversed the country has kept them going, even through setbacks like weather – tail-end of a cyclone, anyone? – and a nasty crash that saw Brian taken for medical treatment in a town 100km behind them. (Yes, they did have to ride that 100km again).

“Everywhere we’ve been, we’ve just been overwhelmed with well wishes, people who immediately got their phones out and started donating,” said Ian. “We tried not to take cash donations, but

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people still gave us cash donations!”

Experienced cyclists, the brothers have always wanted to ride across the country and dedicated their ride to helping veterans and first responders after their own families’ experiences.

“Every family has their stories about mental health journeys, and we’re no different,” said Ian. “We have, I think, five generations of veterans in our families and first responders, working every day, we sort of see the toll that that takes and this is … just a lovely way to say thank you.

“To have a reason to ride across Australia certainly motivates you, from experience that motivates you more.”

Their efforts have not gone unrewarded, either.

The pair were met on arrival by the GovernorGeneral, a patron of Integra, and enjoyed morning tea at Government House on Tuesday 11 May. Integra CEO Ben Johnson said the pair have raised around $120,000 so far, which will go directly to purchasing additional assistance

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Brothers ride into Canberra to support Integra Brothers Brian and Ian Schumacher were greeted as they arrived at Lake Burley Griffin by Integra dog, Hooper.

dogs for the program – each of which costs up to $35,000 to train, develop and place.

“They’ve helped both raise the profile of Integra as a small charity, helping veterans and first responders,” he said. “But they’ve also, more importantly, just raised the profile of needing to do more for veterans and first responders in different ways with mental health.”

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news Purls of wisdsom: knitting for a worthy cause Knitting for a good cause, the residents of Kangara Waters Aged Care and Retirement Village are picking up their needles to help those in need.

When the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown isolated the residents of Kangara Waters from the outside world, they required a distraction, so the closeknit trio of Lyn Steel, Margaret Erickson and Jenny Bradford challenged them.

The idea was to make 100 scarves to give to those less fortunate.

“People were just delighted to do something; it was a hard time. You know, one week they’re doing exercises, they’re doing activities and then nothing,” Ms Steel said. “This is what filled in their gap.”

Eager to meet the challenge, in three months, the residents knitted 150 scarves before moving on to beanies.

Overwhelmed with donations, the group decided to have a sale and donate the proceeds to charity along with any unsold items.

In three hours, $1,400 was raised to be divided

between The Early Morning Centre, Vinnies, and Children’s Ground in Alice Springs.

When Ms Erickson handed the Early Morning Centre $700, she said they were blown away.

“They said they didn’t expect us to raise money,” she said.

This year, Ms Erickson, Ms Steel and Ms Bradford are hoping to raise a little bit more at their next charity sale in June, as new members of the community join in.

A range of local groups have been contributing to the Kangara Waters knitters, donating various items from scarves, TV socks, jumpers, fleecy rugs and more.

“Everywhere we went, people said ‘I want to help’,” Ms Steel said.

To make the sale day extra special, they will be ‘yarn bombing’ one of the trees near the café, wrapping it in knitting which will later be made into pet rugs for the RSPCA. The trio all agree that they just want to help people with their donations.

“There comes a time in your life when you

In 2020, keen knitters Margaret Erickson, Jenny Bradford and Lyn Steel raised $1,400 for charity and are aiming even higher this year. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

don’t need stuff. It’s better to do something for someone else,” Ms Steel smiled.

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cover story Local family pushing boundaries to access paediatric healthcare As the number of Australians vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to rise, so too does hope that it will mean the end of domestic border closures.

There are no specialists in Canberra who can provide care for the complications arising from six-year-old Cooper Hadley’s craniofacial abnormalities. So his mother, Melissa, regularly drives him up and down the Hume Highway to access paediatric healthcare, often with his older sister Miley in tow.

“I’ve sometimes gone to Sydney and we’ve seen the specialist for 15 minutes,” Melissa said. “For that, we leave at the crack of dawn.”

Since he was born, Melissa and Dean Hadley’s son has been treated at a craniofacial clinic in Sydney staffed by ENTs (ear, nose and throat specialists), neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, orthodontists, geneticists and ophthalmologists.

Dean’s work as a truck driver means he is often away, so Melissa organises their son’s continuing treatment.

Next month, Cooper will spend at least six weeks in Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick for tracheotomy surgery, recovery and rehabilitation.

Grandparents and family friends will look after Miley in Canberra, and she’ll visit on some weekends,

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Melissa applied for an ACT Health quarantine exemption, with only a couple of hours to confirm the Sydney appointment.

Cooper has appointments in Canberra most days of the week, for speech pathology, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, psychology, occupational therapy and nutrition.

“I don’t have time for a lower-level public servant to tick a box and say, ‘No, we can’t give you an exemption’,” Melissa said.

But as she expected, the permit application was rejected; it was only after appealing to “senior public servants” that the decision was overruled, and an exemption granted.

“They did accept my reasoning that the service wasn’t available in Canberra and I had to do it otherwise I’d be a burden on the system here.”

Melissa works full-time in the public service, which is a lot more manageable now that she can work from home.

She said managing Cooper’s healthcare and “keeping on top of everything” could easily be a full-time job, with COVID-19 and potential border closures adding another layer of difficulty to the task.

In their downtime, the Hadley family like going on bike rides, to the pool, or to the park.

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COVID-19 permitting.

Meanwhile, Melissa is crossing her fingers for a spot at Ronald McDonald House for the duration.

When Cooper broke his leg in August last year, Greater Sydney was recording new cases of COVID-19 daily.

After “much discussion”, Melissa said it was decided the Hadleys would drive to the Sydney craniofacial clinic in between appointments at a fracture clinic in Canberra.

But the fracture clinic refused to see Cooper for a follow-up, despite Melissa flagging their Sydney trips at the first appointment.

“I just flat out refused, I said ‘I’m not leaving, I’ll call the health minister’,” she said. “It gets to the point when you have to push the boundaries.”

More problems arose when borders between the ACT and NSW closed in December and quarantine was introduced for returning travellers.

Cooper has severe obstructive sleep apnoea which stops his breathing about 80 times an hour in his sleep.

Shortly before Christmas, Melissa noticed her son’s sleep apnoea playing up, and the Sydney clinic offered her an appointment available the next day – a rare opportunity when wait times were often six months’ long.

Canberra mum Melissa Hadley goes above and beyond for her children, Cooper, who requires ongoing paediatric healthcare, and Miley, a competitive cheerleader.

Cooper has an electric car he likes to zoom around the suburb in, and Miley is a competitive cheerleader, training five times a week.

Miley said her mum was special because she took care of them, and Cooper’s favourite thing was when his mum read bedtime stories.

“It’s just what you do, you wouldn’t have it any other way really; whatever your kids need, you do it for them,” Melissa said.

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Called the ‘end to assembly-line healthcare’, Next Practice was born out of the simple belief that primary care could be drastically improved while providing all necessary primary health services.

Dr Paresh Dawda said the overarching idea behind the clinic is that “All the patient’s needs are met”.

“We’ve tried to take into account what matters to that person and tried to individualise care, allowing people to look after themselves and really working with their strengths rather than the deficits,” Dr Dawda said.

Patients are greeted in the Living Room, a welcoming waiting room with a refreshment station, interactive noticeboard, greenery, and helpful Patient Advocates who offer receptionist

services and support for the doctors.

The consultation rooms are clinically functional, with traditional equipment and services while focusing on the partnership of the patient and physician.

“It’s about compassion, dignity, respect and treating people as people,” said Dr Dawda.

Rounded tables offer a collaborative, friendly approach while bespoke software and Bluetooth connect all of the medical equipment, moving the information directly into the patient’s file, streamlining each step of visiting the GP. “It’s not technology for technology’s sake,” said Dr Dawda. “What we’ve tried to do is take the best that we’ve seen internationally and put it in one clinic.”

The team of healthcare professionals spend as much time as required to help their patients stay well as they go through life’s stages.

As well as having general practitioners available for consultations, Next Practice also provides access to fully qualified nurses, a clinical psychologist and a geriatrician.

According to Dr Dawda, the overall holistic approach to the clinic’s design was inspired by their

The cafe-esque living room offers a calming space to make each appointment enjoyable.

passion for person-centered care.

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news ACT police seize $10M in assets from alleged brothel syndicate

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In the process of investigating an “illegal brothel syndicate”, ACT Policing have seized and restrained assets worth over $10 million, the largest in the Territory’s history.

The restraint of multiple assets has come about following an ongoing investigation that began in March 2020 after an illegal brothel was discovered in the city during a COVID-19 compliance check.

“It first came to our attention through the community complaining about the traffic through one of these premises,” ACT Policing Detective Superintendent Scott Moller said.

That launched a more extensive investigation into the woman leading that brothel.

The woman was found to have multiple illegal brothels operating nationally, with sites in the ACT, NSW and Queensland.

Multiple bank accounts, cash and seven properties, mostly apartments, have been restrained to date.

On Monday 10 May, ACT Policing’s Financial Investigations Team successfully applied to the Supreme Court for the restraint of two properties worth approximately $2.8 million.

“Assets including houses can be restrained by ACT Policing no matter where they’re located.

We’re also committed to stripping all offenders of assets and wealth derived from the proceeds of crime,” Detective Superintendent Moller said.

The restraint of assets is a matter between the police and the respondent that will go before a civil court. Police will allege the money used to purchase these properties is the proceeds of crime.

Should the courts rule in favour of the police, the assets in question will be forfeited to the ACT Government.

To date no one has been arrested in relation to this matter.

However, the investigation is ongoing and there is a chance charges could be laid.

Winter appeal underway Vinnies have launched their 2021 Winter Appeal, calling for donations to support the rising numbers of Canberrans experiencing homelessness and financial hardship.

Providing vital services for individuals and families, Vinnies is calling for contributions to help children experiencing homelessness sleep safe this winter.

According to Vinnies, each night over 25,000 children are experiencing homelessness across Australia.

“If you add the increased rental prices in Canberra to the equation, then you will find many families

in our community forced to make the difficult decision of choosing whether to provide a meal to their children, pay rent, or pay their energy bill so they can stay warm,” said John Feint, President of the St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn. “More and more Australian children are being forced into homelessness.”

The money raised from the Winter Appeal will provide the emotional and financial assistance that struggling families need to hang on to their tenancies and maintain a secure environment for their children.

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sport Heartbreak for Brumbies The Brumbies suffered a heartbreaking 19-16 defeat to the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby AU Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 8 May. The Brumbies led for much of the match until James O’Connor’s try well after the final siren gave the Reds victory.

However, the match wasn’t

without controversy as the Brumbies found themselves on the wrong end of a 20-8 penalty count from referee and former Reds player, Nic Berry.

The Brumbies’ focus now shifts to the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition where they first take on the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night, 15 May.

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Raiders lose fifth straight Another sluggish second half from the Canberra Raiders condemned them to a 24-16 loss to the Newcastle Knights at McDonald’s Park in Wagga Wagga.

The Raiders led 16-0 at the break but were completely overrun in the second half to drop their fifth straight match.

After such a dominant first half that featured tries to Joe Tapine and Bailey Simonsson, the writing was

on the wall for another Raiders fade out straight after half time.

The Knights went for a short kick-off to start the second half and easily regathered the ball to set up a soft try. Raiders fans would have sensed what was to come as the Knights ran right over the top of Canberra to secure victory.

The Raiders now head to Brisbane to take on the Bulldogs on Saturday 15 May.

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GIVIT donation of the week: Winter jackets and clothing GIVIT works closely with local service providers across the region who are working diligently to ensure that our homeless community members have a bed to sleep in and a jacket and clothing to keep them warm this winter. Right now, there are hundreds of clothing items requested on GIVIT, such as weatherproof jackets, warm clothing and children’s winter pyjamas. As you do your autumn closet sorting, any spare clothing that can be donated to someone in need will be greatly appreciated. Out of respect for the recipient, all clothing donations must be laundered, in good condition and/or new. To donate, visit givit.org.au/donate-items, search by category “Clothing” in your local area. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

St Ninian’s book sale

Book sale at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, corner Mouat and Brigalow Streets, Lyneham on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 May 9am-1pm. Second-hand books for all occasions; fiction and non-fiction, cookery, gardening, manuals, children’s, magazines and more. Plants and jams will also be for sale. Morning tea and lunch will be available.

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Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, will hold a Charity Stall at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May 8am-5pm. There will be: beanies and scarves; homemade jams, pickles, chutney, lemon butter, sugar reduced preserves; a range of hand sewn items, including children’s dress-up clothes, hand knitted dolls’ clothes, crocheted hand towels, and knitted and lace coat hangers; plants and worm juice for plants; knee rugs and a cot quilt. More info: call Jan on 6231 0761.

Friends of Ireland

Friends of Ireland are hosting an event to celebrate St Brendan ‘The Navigator’ on Sunday 16 May 2pm at Canberra Irish Club, Weston. Be enlightened on St Brendan; enthralled by the Irish harp, traditional music and a bold baritone; entertained by Irish dancing; discover St Brendan’s connection to NewFoundland and engage with Tim Severin’s story on the big screen. Enjoy a meal at Molly Bloom’s Bistro beforehand. RSVP to Jill at handson@iinet.net.au or 6288 6729.

Managing anxiety and depression Marshall O’Brien, registered psychologist, will present a free health seminar on Managing anxiety and depression that will cover how to: make decisions for better health; take action to decrease your anxiety and depression; understand chronic physical issues and the link to anxiety and depression. On Tuesday 18 May 6-7.30pm at the Health Care Consumers’ Association, 100 Maitland St, Hackett or online via Zoom. Attendees must register. More info: email reps@hcca.org.au or phone 6230 7800. Bookings: Eventbrite

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After last year’s event was cancelled due to Covid, VolunteeringACT has announced the return of the Volunteering Expo in 2021 on Saturday 22 May 10am-4pm at its new venue at Thoroughbred Park. The Volunteering Expo is the ultimate one-stop shop to find out about volunteering roles and provides local organisations and community groups the opportunity to engage directly with the public. Exhibitors will represent the diversity of the volunteering sector – from youth services to animal welfare, disability, the arts, mental health, sport and more. There will also be food vans and live entertainment.

Free entry. Attendees are required to register for one of two timeslots: 10am-1pm or 1-4pm. Walk-ins on the day are also welcome and can register through the onsite check-in tent.

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Calvary Hospital Auxiliary book fair Calvary Hospital Auxiliary is holding a book fair on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 May 8am-4pm in the Main Foyer, Calvary Public Hospital, Bruce. Find a great selection of paperbacks, novels, cookbooks, children’s books, biographies and more. Nothing over $2!

All funds raised go towards the purchase of equipment (e.g. defibrillators, trolleys, stryker chairs) for the care and comfort of hospital patients and staff.

Autoimmune Resource & Research Centre The Autoimmune Resource & Research Centre Café Conversations group will meet on Saturday 15 May 2pm at the Raiders Club, 1 Liardet Street, Weston.

Attendees can purchase lunch/coffee and take into the meeting room. RSVP is essential. Please SMS Kate on 0404 774 144.

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Yerrabi: The next meeting is on Thursday 20 May 11.30am at Eastlake Gungahlin.

If you would like to attend and listen to Fiona Hennig talk about the work of The Smith Family, become an inaugural member, or receive more information, email June via june3@iinet.net.au by 16 May. Woden: The next meeting is on Tuesday 25 May 11.30am at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden. Cost: $30 includes two-course lunch. Guest speaker: Rosemary Purdie, a botanist/plant ecologist on ‘The Simpson Desert – more to see than first meets the eye’. RSVP to Maureen by 19 May on 0427 383 343.

Queanbeyan Evening: Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at Vanilla Pod Cafe in Riverside Plaza from 6pm. Cost: $31 for two-course meal. Enjoy entertaining guest speakers followed by lively discussions. New members welcome.

More info: call Sue on 0448 427 237.

Gungahlin Day: The next meeting is on Wednesday 26 May 11.30am at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Nicholls. Cost: $35 for two-course meal. Guest speaker: Robyn Pender from the Stroke Foundation. RSVP to Angela on 0458 012 402 before 23 May 9pm.

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Joe Rule, Sophie Nelson, Alison Stott, Jason Stott

Jan Smith, Margaret Hunter

Brad van Dam, Louise Youngman

Chris Hunter, Nan Bak, Rick Smith

Kay Hyland, Robert Hyland, Annie Hyland

Peter Lundy, Maureen Lundy

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Simon Cullen, Cecilia Moar, Alison Gates, Raydon Gates

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Breakfast of champions Nothing says ‘weekend’ like brunch! This week, food writer Libby Kimber shares recipes for a delicious start to a lazy weekend.

Mushroom breakfast bowl Serves 2

Breakfast bowl 2 bunches of cherry truss tomatoes

Polenta triangles 400 ml good quality chicken stock (or vegetable stock)

Butter, for cooking 200g cups mushrooms, thinly sliced

3/4 cup quick polenta, plus extra for dusting

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

2 free-range eggs

Pinch fresh cracked paper

Pinch kosher salt

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Pinch fresh cracked paper

2 cups baby spinach

For the polenta triangles, line a small baking tray with greaseproof paper.

Place a heavy base medium saucepan on medium heat, add the chicken stock and allow it to come to a simmer. Add the quick polenta and stir through. Keep stirring while it thickens to prevent lumps from forming.

Add the thyme leaves and pepper.

Once the polenta has turned very thick and changed to a creamy consistency (after 3-5 minutes), remove it from the heat and add the grated parmesan cheese.

Using a spatula, scrape out the polenta from the saucepan and into the lined baking tray. Spread it out to be approximately 1-2 cm thick. Place in the fridge to set for a minimum of 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Toss the triangles in extra dried polenta and place them back on the baking tray.

Place the tray in the oven to crisp up for 15 minutes. Once crispy, remove from the oven and set aside to serve.

For the breakfast bowl: while the oven is on, place the cherry tomatoes on a small, lined baking tray and place in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the skins start to split. Once cooked, remove and set aside to serve.

Add a knob of butter to a heavy base frypan on medium heat. Add the mushrooms and the fresh thyme leaves. Sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown, then remove from the pan and set aside.

For a special occasion brunch, you can’t go past the classic mimosa.

Combine two parts champagne or sparkling wine with one-part fresh orange juice for the perfect breakfast accompaniment.

Cook the eggs to your liking.

Try edible flowers in your Looking for something a bit champagne for a luxe touch. different? Add some guava nectar to your champagne, to taste, or pop a bottle of sparkling rosé – best served with something sweet.

To serve, add all the ingredients to a large wide bowl. Start with the polenta triangles, wilted baby spinach, and mushrooms, followed by the egg and tomatoes over the top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

If you want to combine your morning caffeine with your cocktails, try an espresso martini. Shake 30ml each of vodka, espresso and Kahlua over ice, strain into a martini glass and top with a few coffee beans. Bellissimo!

Using the same frypan, add the baby spinach and allow it to wilt down. It doesn’t take long (about 1 minute), so keep an eye on it. Remove and set aside.

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Pho to Ke rrie Brewer

Once chilled, slice into triangles. These can be stored in the freezer for convenience or cooked straight away.

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The Sapphire Coast seaside resort of Tathra is beautiful all year-round, and especially delightful in winter when the summer crowds have disappeared.

Winter getaway: Sapphire Coast Three hours’ drive south-east of Canberra lies the picturesque seaside village of Tathra, bustling in the warmer months, sleepier in winter. Renowned for its family-friendly golden surf beach, rocky headland, historic wharf and sparkling blue waters, even on a grey wintry day, this Sapphire Coast gem reveals unique beauty, as CW editor Julie Samaras discovers.

WHERE WE ATE Blend Providore For a taste of France, you can’t go past this stylish café, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Owned by the fabulous Bronwyn Pividore, who lived near Lyon, France for five years, Blend expresses Bronnie’s penchant for good food and flavour and her ethos of ethically sourced, top-quality produce – whether local, national or international. The menu changes regularly to reflect the seasonal produce available, sourdough and pastries (including their famous almond croissants) are baked on the premises, and coffee is roasted by Alfresco in Moruya. A veritable paradise for wine and cheese lovers, Blend’s wall-sized matrix displays which wines from their carefully curated list pair best with the cheeses from their impressive selection. We relished our entrees of bruschetta and garlic on the house baguette; my roasted cauliflower steak with cauliflower puree, pickled florets, spiced quinoa and semi-dried grapes was perfectly balanced, and plus-one’s wild-caught snapper was paired with garlic and soy broccolini was light and delicious. For dessert, plus-one couldn’t go past what was a perfect crème brulée, and my berry nut slice was delectable. Bon appetit!

37 Andy Poole Drive, Tathra; 6494 5145; blendprovidore.com Tathra Hotel This stylishly restored historic hotel is popular with locals and visitors due to the stunning ocean views

(especially from the spacious deck), welcoming ambiance, outstanding service, and generous and tasty pub fare. Choosing from the extensive menu (print and blackboard), we were tempted by the soup of the day (roasted capsicum and tomato) with freshly baked bread roll hot from the oven, Mexican bean salad, and fried calamari with salad, followed by a luscious sticky date pudding with ice-cream and fruit.

Good food, done well.

Renowned for regular live music and writers’ talks, the hotel will host many events during the inaugural Headland Writers Festival on 14-16 May. Visit headlandfestival.com.au for tickets.

8-12 Bega Street, Tathra; 6494 1101; tathrahotel.com.au The Wharf Local With a prime location on the historic wharf, this vibrant café gallery offers delicious meals, a tempting array of baked treats and deli foods, Canberra’s own Ona coffee, XO Foods ‘moozly’ from Merimbula, and glorious sea views. My delicious house-made baked beans with avocado, spinach, roast tomatoes, a side of mushrooms and sourdough toast replenished me for the day and plus-one’s haloumi burger was served with a refreshing slice of watermelon. Tea drinkers will relish Emma’s chai with fresh ginger and orange. Take time to peruse the exhibitions of pieces by local artisans, including pottery, earrings, lampshades and artworks.

Tathra Wharf, Wharf Road, Tathra; 0438 762 175; thewharflocal.com.au Boneless Vegetarian Café In Bermagui, around 40 minutes’ north of Tathra, you’ll find Boneless Vegetarian Café, where the blackboard menu changes regularly to reflect the seasonal produce available. Even menu staples, such as the brekky roll, are frequently given a twist. Coowner, Tenzin, explained the café has a philosophy of

sustainable, ethically sourced food, produced locally as much as possible. Coffee is from Canberra’s Red Brick. My vegan tacos were fresh tasty and light, plus-one chose the mushie toast laden with garlic infused mushrooms with a poached free-range egg.

Choosing from their famous hemp smoothie bar (previously located in Tilba), my peanut buttercup was a decadent, yet healthy dessert experience – and plus-one’s hemp solution was fruity and refreshing.

Even at 1.30pm on a rainy Friday, this delightful café was busy with locals keen to fill their bellies with some Boneless goodness.

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WHAT WE DID INU Retreat On Saturday, the lovely Deb and Blake from INU Retreats gave us a short taster of one of their relaxing and rejuvenating retreats, designed to bring your body, mind and soul back into balance. First up was a delightful walk to Moon Bay, where an invigorating swim is usually on the agenda when water conditions are favourable. Then it was off to nearby Kianinny Bush Cottages, set in serene bushland, for a warming chai and bliss ball before a restorative meditation and sound healing session led by Blake’s calming, mellifluous voice, followed by a nourishing Ayurvedic lunch of delicious dahl on the deck overlooking the pond. Between them, both women’s expertise covers the gamut of holistic Ayurvedic healing and cooking, yoga, meditation, naturopathy, massage, hypnotherapy and more.

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WHERE WE STAYED Just across the road from the surf beach, close to shops and eateries, we spent two nights in a spacious two-bedroom sea-view apartment at Tathra Beach House Apartments. Great for families or couples, our digs included a well-appointed kitchen, dining area, lounge with big-screen TV, laundry, bathroom and a two-person spa on the deck with ocean views. The complex includes two swimming pools and a heated spa pool.

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time out Now showing Wrath of Man (MA15+) After witnessing a robbery of a Fortico armoured cash truck, we flash back and meet Patrick Hill (Jason Statham) on his first day at Fortico Security. Hill, dubbed ‘H’ by his partner Bullet (Holt McCallany), undertakes training and meets the team. Soon, however, Bullet is taken hostage during a ‘drop’, and H goes to work …

After a few disappointing ventures, director Guy Ritchie returned to his cockney-gangster roots with The Gentlemen. Here, Ritchie tries something a little different, albeit more commercial, within the well-trodden groove of the revenge genre. Statham is a man of few words with only vengeance left to guide him into the world of armoured truck deliveries to find a particular gang

of thieves. The tone is dark and worthy of its title, accompanied by a menacing cello score. A surprisingly all-star cast round out the supporting roles, raising the stakes of this heist revenge caper. Scott Eastwood’s sinister antagonist hosts a scar near his eye; the camera capturing a close-up squint reminiscent of his father’s The Man With No Name.

The story is told in a non-linear fashion, a la The Hateful 8, which leaves Hill’s motivation and the identity of our gang of thieves hidden until the penultimate chapter, where a no-holds-barred showdown inevitably takes place and Hill’s wrath is unleashed.

Verdict: A masterful take on the revenge genre, with nods to spaghetti westerns and Michael Mann’s Heat. 4 stars.

Wrath of Man is playing at Dendy and Palace Cinemas.

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Book talk This week, Michael Popple reviews an outstanding historical read that looks at the horrors of the Warsaw Ghetto. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer Hachette, $32.99

Prepare for tragedy and despair with The Warsaw Orphan, a dramatic tale from Australian author Kelly Rimmer.

Warsaw, 1942. The Nazis are firmly in control, moving all the Jewish citizens into the infamous Warsaw Ghetto. Life there is harsh and cruel, and all young Jewish man Roman Gorka can do is to try to survive and keep his family safe. But, when the Germans start transporting inhabitants out of the Ghetto to an uncertain fate in the concentration camps, Roman looks for a way to save his younger siblings.

His fate soon becomes tied to Elzbieta Rabinek, formerly Emilia, a Polish teen recently arrived in Warsaw after her own terrible encounter with the Nazis. Emilia is horrified to discover what is happening and quickly becomes involved with an underground group working to smuggle children out of the Ghetto. However, when supreme tragedy strikes, Roman and Emilia must endure amidst the subsequent righteous anger and desire for revenge.

This is an incredible and haunting historical drama from Rimmer, who provides an exceptional look at the horrors of World War II. The Warsaw Orphan serves as a sequel to her previous novel, The Things We Cannot Say, which featured Emilia as a supporting character. Partially based on the exploits of a real-life historical figure, it chronicles the tragedies of Warsaw, and the brave actions of some extraordinary people. Featuring harrowing and unvarnished depictions of the Ghetto, Rimmer has created an exceptionally powerful story, which is perfectly told through the eyes of two damaged teenagers living very different lives.

The Warsaw Orphan is a moving and memorable piece of fiction.

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‘Colourful’ program awaits Llewellyn Two “I think she brings a wonderful blend of humanity and poetry to her playing,” Cottis said.

Rounding out the program is the evocative and vibrant Viridian

by Australian Richard Meale, who happens to be one of Cottis’ “favourite composers”.

Meale was a synesthete, like Cottis - meaning they both see music as colour upon hearing it. A piece titled Viridian by a synesthete could be reasonably expected to be colourful.

“For me, there is a very personal connection with this work and the way that he uses orchestral sounds to create colour almost in a physical sense,” she said.

Llewellyn Two will be Cottis’ last performance in Canberra for the year before she returns to the UK for the summer season.

She said getting an extended three-month stay in her hometown has been “very special” and has allowed plenty of time to “invest into our future planning and our vision for the Orchestra”.

“It places the Orchestra in excellent stead for the future because we’ve been able to have this time to really explore and question and examine,” she said.

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Music by BRYCE DESSNER performed live by AUSTRALIAN STRING QUARTET

PHOTOGRAPH: PEDRO GREIG

It will be classical music at its most colourful and emotive tonight, Thursday 13 May, when the Canberra Symphony Orchestra graces the stage of Llewellyn Hall for the second performance of Llewellyn Two: Longing and Desire.

The main substance of the program is the selections from Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet ballet score.

CSO chief conductor and artistic director Jessica Cottis told Canberra Weekly the piece is “one of the great works of the last century”.

“I first knew Shakespeare’s play before I ever heard Prokofiev as a teenager,” she said.

“I remember hearing it for the first time and thinking nobody could match Shakespeare’s genius in terms of telling this story, and then thinking, ‘wow, he’s done it’.

“The music is emotionally devastating and extremely expressive and powerful.”

Complementing the showcase work will be Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, familiar to many through its inclusion in countless cinematic scores; Cottis described it as “one of the most popular and loved concertos of western classical history”.

Acclaimed Australian pianist Andrea Lam will accompany the Orchestra for Piano Concerto No. 2.

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19 May 12.40pm at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest; trybooking.com/BPXHP CANBERRA GLASSWORKS: The Kingston art space hosts new exhibition Unbroken Connections by Megan Cope, 20 May-18 July; canberraglassworks.com

CSO: Jessica Cottis conducts the Canberra Symphony Orchestra performing Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff and Richard Meale, with Andrea Lam, 13 May 7.30pm at Llewellyn Hall; cso.org.au

MIND YOUR MONEY: A Women with Altitude presentation on financial strategies with Amanda Fisher at the Mawson Club, 21 May 9.15-10.45am; womenwithaltitude.com.au

CANBERRA POTTERS: The Watson gallery hosts new exhibition These Moments of Pleasure by Daniel Skeffington, 13-16 May; canberrapotters.com.au PHOTOACCESS: Hosts three new exhibitions, Avalanche, Black Summer 2020: The Aftermath, and Hot/Cold, 13 May-5 June; photoaccess.org.au SOUTH AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL: An engaging program of nine documentaries, five features and two short films, until 24 May; saff.org.au INDIGO NIGHTS: Thyme, Slowbeard, Beta Males and Hence The Testbed play the Basement, Belconnen 13 May fom 7pm; thebasementcanberra.oztix.com.au THE SONG CLUB: Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham bring their new album tour to Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, 14 May 7pm; tickets via Eventbrite.

BELCO ARTS: Shows four new exhibitions, In Counterpoint, Disposed/Aerosol, Material Investigation, and The Impulse of Hysteria, 14 May-27 June; belcoarts.com.au

Trove Canberra Slow Fashion Parade at Dickson, 16 May.

NATIONAL CAPITAL ORCHESTRA: Their new show Fate brings an exciting and varied program to The Q, Queanbeyan, 16 May 3pm; theq.net.au ORIANA CHORALE: Performs Text/ure, poetry by Sarah Rice in settings by six composers with Canberra connections, 16 May 3pm, Canberra Girls Grammar Senior Hall; trybooking.com/BQBFA

VISUALISING HARMONY: The CSO mentors five artists with diverse disabilities to create original music inspired by colourful artworks, at Belco Arts, Friday 21 May 7pm; belcoarts.com.au ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER: Bring their Sideways To New Italy tour to Kambri ANU, 22 May; moshtix.com.au

TROVE CANBERRA SLOW FASHION PARADE: An afternoon of fashion, fun, food and music, Sunday 16 May 2-4pm at Dickson Chambers; book via Eventbrite.

2021 VOLUNTEERING EXPO: The ultimate one-stop-shop to find out about volunteering roles, 22 May 10am-4pm, Exhibition Hall, Thoroughbred Park, Canberra; free.

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

THE SENTIMENTAL BLOKE: A screening of a restoration of the 101-year-old Australian film plus a Q&A with composer Paul Mac at the NFSA, Acton; nfsa.gov.au/whats-on

ACO: Australian Chamber Orchestra performs Schubert’s Quintet at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Saturday 15 May 8pm; aco.com.au

JEKYLL & HYDE: A bonkers rendition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, 18-23 May 8pm; theq.net.au

GEEK MARKETS: Get your pop-culture fix at the EPIC Mallee Pavilion, 15-16 May 10am-6pm; canberrageekmarkets.com.au

MEGALO PRINT STUDIO: The Kingston gallery presents Defining Shapes – Creating Edges by Roslyn Kean until 12 June; megalo.org

CCAS: The Parkes gallery presents group exhibition Australien from 15 May; ccas.com.au

CANBERRA YOUTH THEATRE: Their first major production of 2021, Little Girls Alone in the Woods, at The Courtyard Studio, Civic, 19-22 May; canberrayouththeatre.com.au

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

ROPE: A Canberra Rep production of a Hitchcockian thriller by Patrick Hamilton comes to the Canberra Rep Theatre, Acton, 21 May-5 June; canberrarep.org.au

LUNCHTIME CONCERT: Pianist Sam Row performs Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition

ROB SNARSKI & PETER MILTON WALSH: Touring together with new albums, playing the Polish White Eagle Club, Turner, 22 May 7.30pm; trybooking.com RED WINE BOAT CRUISE: Enjoy an afternoon sailing on Lake Burley Griffin sampling alternative red wines from across Australia with lunch, 22 May 1-3pm; events.humantix.com 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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What we’re talking about All the latest in fashion, health and beauty.

Paco Rabanne has launched a competition with Myer and the Australian Bullion Company, which will see one shopper take home $10,000 worth of gold. From 23 May to 19 June, golden tickets will be hidden within Million and Lady Million fragrances at Myer stores across Australia. Five of those golden tickets grant the winners a $600 fragrance prize pack, while the sixth ticket will see the winner escorted to Sydney to get their $10,000 gold bullion bar from the vault.

Wesson Boutique is hosting a spectacular Sunday afternoon of high tea and high fashion at the Park Hyatt, Canberra on Sunday 30 May 2.30-5pm. Discover the latest men’s and women’s autumn/winter 2021 collections direct from Europe’s

HIGH TEA WITH A TWIST AND HIGH FASHION AT THE HYATT Singer Hayley Teal (singer for Dancing with the Stars, The Masked Singer & X Factor) will be performing.

Sunday 30 May, 2021 2.30pm-5.00pm

Tickets Includes a glass of bubbles and a gift bag.

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The Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACM) is urging people not to “suffer in silence” when it comes to acne. ACD fellow and dermatologist, Jo-Ann See, says today’s social media landscape means many teens and young adults are “routinely exposed to unrealistic images that can have a psychosocial effect on those with a skin condition such as acne”. Dr See says the rise of ‘influencers’ is changing people’s perception of healthy skin and says filters and photoshop can promote ‘miracle cures’ that see people spending money on products that

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leading fashion houses including Hugo Boss, Ermanno Scervino, Max Mara, Patrizia Pepe and more, as well as an exclusive showcase of new season Lagerfeld men’s and women’s collections. And, if you love the clothes, you can also book in for a personal styling session after the runway. Singer Hayley Teal, of Dancing with the Stars, The Masked Singer and X Factor fame, will be performing on the day.

Tickets are $89 and include a glass of bubbles on arrival and a gift bag, with a portion of proceeds to go towards Karinya House Charity, a Canberra-based organisation that provides supported accommodation, transitional housing and outreach services to pregnant and parenting women and their families who are in crisis.

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don’t work, delaying the right treatment. “There are a wide range of treatments dermatologists can offer to help treat acne,” she said.

“People don’t need to suffer in silence.”

Ever wanted to wear your slippers to work? Now you’ll have an excuse! Ugg Express is holding the first ‘Wear Your Uggs Day’ on Tuesday 1 June in support of mental health organisation, the Black Dog Institute. Australians are encouraged to wear their ‘Uggs’ to work, school or even just at home to support the organisation’s work. If you need a new pair, Ugg Express will donate

10% of proceeds to the Black Dog Institute from each sale made between 1 May and 1 June. If you already own some, you can donate directly via uggexpress.com.au or blackdoginstitute.org.au

Olga Imbriano at her new shop, Bellelis Eco Family, in Kambah. Photo Kerrie Brewer

A “one-stop shop for ecoconscious parents” has opened in Kambah, stocking a range of

eco-friendly products for babies and their grown-ups. Bellelis Eco Family launched online in 2018 with a range of bodysuit extenders and has now opened its bricks and mortar store. The shop carries products like cloth nappies, accessories, handmade products, and gifts, and will also host workshops and introductory classes in the future.

To read more, head to our website: canberraweekly.com.au Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) will hold its Dance for Sick Kids fundraiser from Saturday 15 to Friday 21 May and is encouraging people to sign up to dance every day for seven days to support ill or injured children and their families.

Simply register, get your groove on and any donations you receive will go towards supporting RMHC’s work.

You can choose to dance for 30, 60 or 120 minutes a day, with tutorials on hand to teach you some moves. Over

4,000 Australians have already signed up to take on the challenge, with registrations available for individuals, teams and schools.

Boogie over to danceforsickkids. com for more information and to register.

The 22nd National Walk Safely to School Day will be held tomorrow, Friday 14 May, with schools and families across the ACT encouraged to participate not just on the day,

but to build walking into their daily routines as well. The national initiative encourages children to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle by including walks during the day such as in the morning, at lunchtime and after school. Schools have also been encouraged to host a free, healthy breakfast on the day, in conjunction with local supermarkets and grocers.

For more information, check out walk.com.au

Walk to School Day is on Friday 14 May.

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This week, let’s have a look at some good exercises to keep fit and healthy over these cooler months – focusing on tight and toned arms, working out the midsection and some killer cardio and lower body workouts.

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ABS Okay, now let’s work those abs!

Sitting on the ground with legs bent in front of you, sit back slightly and rotate left to right for some modified alternate twists. Do three sets of 15 twists each side, and, over time, you can introduce a 5kg weight plate to hold as you twist.

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* Carers ACT is the service delivery partner of the Carer Gateway in the ACT First up, let’s try some seated punches combined with seated shoulder presses. Sitting up Continuing with the twist theme, straight with your ribcage lifted, remain in the same position, but lift alternate punching above your your feet off the floor. Again, do head for 30 seconds. Then, pick up three sets of 15 alternate your dumbbells (up to 4kg), and Lyall, twists Giulia, each side, and carer you canto introduce a press up from your shoulders for 30 his carer to her weight plate here, too. seconds. Try this one three times.

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A rare opportunity Nicholls 2 McRitchie Circuit This home is set in Nicholls’ prestigious Harcourt Hill estate, boasting stylish inclusions worthy of its locale.

“The dream buyer would be a family with teenage children who love to entertain their guests in style,” says McGrath North Canberra agent Sam Taylor.

“Located in the prestigious pocket of Harcourt Hill, directly adjacent to hole three of the Gold Creek Country Club, a short drive to the Gungahlin town centre with great access to the Barton Highway

to get into the City in under 15 minutes.”

2 McRitchie Circuit boasts soaring high ceilings and floorto-ceiling windows, bathing the interiors in natural light. The opulent parents’ wing is home to a large main bedroom with ensuite and luxury dressing room, and a fifth bedroom/office, separated from the rest of the home.

Taylor says this premium property is unique not just for Nicholls, but for the whole Gungahlin region.

“What makes it so unique is the home is wrapped in a magnificent outdoor setting and offers an array of indoor and outdoor entertaining options, accompanied by plentiful space for the whole family to spread out and enjoy,” says Taylor.

The open-plan kitchen, meals and family area is complemented by the separate, formal lounge and dining spaces, all of which open out onto the outdoor living area.

The remaining bedrooms occupy their own wing of the house, serviced by the sleek and modern main bathroom. Comfort is assured with zoned, in-slab heating, gas fireplace, evaporative cooling, and a split-system in the family room.

Outside, you’re spoilt for choice with space for entertaining and

relaxation galore, with a deck, courtyard, outdoor living room, lawn space and a zen garden.

“Just how rare an opportunity it is to purchase such a home in this exclusive pocket… where home values only ever seem to appreciate,” says Taylor.

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Weekly market wrap Under the hammer: Canberra’s clearance rate remains on top CoreLogic data for the week ending 9 May reported the second highest number of properties auctioned this year. A total of 3,033 properties were taken to auction across Australia’s capital cities which saw lower clearance rates recorded.

Canberra recorded the highest preliminary clearance rate of 85.5%, followed by Sydney with 82.6% and Adelaide with 77%.

Those looking to buy properties would find no respite from extremely competitive conditions with the auction clearance rate dipping below 90%. On the same weekend last year, a clearance rate of 56.1% was recorded.

Figures released by SQM Research reveal national residential property listings rose by 2.4% in April 2021 to 262,617, up from 256,568 in March 2021.

The largest monthly rises in property listings were in Canberra, Perth and Sydney, while Hobart listings fell 4.8% as they continue a

downward trend, putting pressure on asking house prices. Compared to 12 months ago, listings fell 10.3% across the nation.

In Canberra, the monthly increase in listings is largely offset by there being 14.1% fewer properties on the market, falling from 4,187 in April 2020 to 3,598 last month. Over a two-year period, the total number of listings has fallen by 20%, which is a significant portion of the overall market.

Robust buyer demand has seen the number of listings advertised for greater than 180 days fall 38% year on year. Even though the overall number of listings has decreased, there was a sharp increase in the number of properties advertised for less than 30 days, increasing by 10.7% in April.

Asking prices for units have increased 8.9% year on year in Canberra, aligning with the wider property market momentum.

Next steps for Whitlam The Molonglo Valley suburb of Whitlam has reached another milestone with the commencement of construction on the suburb’s display village.

A total of 13 display homes from eight local builders are planned for the village, according to Suburban Land Agency CEO, John Dietz.

The Suburban Land Agency has partnered with the Housing Industry Association (HIA) to showcase sustainable building practices, with all Whitlam’s display homes to be accredited through the HIA’s GreenSmart program, which aims for the sustainable design and construction of residential homes.

The village will be home to all-electric dwellings with a minimum seven-star energy rating, as well as solar, battery storage, electric car charging stations and a range of ‘livable design’ features.

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Louis Christopher, managing director of SQM Research, said “With low interest rates expected to prevail for some time yet, a benign end to JobKeeper and many households flush with cash, we expect to see moderate to strong activity in the housing market over this quarter, which will likely push house prices even higher”.

“We are, however, seeing ongoing oversupply of units in Sydney and Melbourne with falls in asking unit prices over the month, leaving some space open for first home buyers and investors to enter the property market.”

Auction clearance rates are an early indicator of where values are heading. While the market continues achieving clearance rates above 80%, it is likely values will continue increasing. This makes it important for prospective buyers to act quickly and decisively when they find the right property or risk the market accelerating values away from them.

REIA welcomes Federal Budget for first home buyers Whitlam is taking shape, with construction commencing on the 13-home display village. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Mr Dietz said.

“Once built, the homes on display will educate everyone about what is possible. A collaboration hub including a sales suite and community space plus demonstration housing showcasing multigenerational living will also be included.”

ABM Homes, Blackett Homes, Burbank, GJ Gardner Homes, Jada Building Projects, Kolak Living, Mayfair Homes and McDonald Jones Homes are behind the display homes, which are expected to be completed early next year.

Canberra’s newest suburb is expected to be home to around 5,000 residents in 2,100 dwellings, a P-10 school and a local centre.

The Real Estate Insitute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed announcements in this week’s Federal Budget, labelling it a win for first-home buyers.

President Adrian Kelly welcomed the expansion of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, as well as the ‘Family Home Guarantee’ scheme for single parents and funding for social and affordable housing.

“The First Home Super Saver has been lifted from $30,000 to $50,000 and will greatly assist in easing the difficulties this group face in obtaining a home,” he said.

“The $125 million set aside for social and affordable housing for the states and territories will help ease a growing problem.”

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recent sales

under the hammer

24 Edie Payne Close, Nicholls

$1,900,000 Harcourts

26 Narrambla Terrace, Lawson

$665,000

Hive

6 Grace Perry Street, Wright

$1,690,000 Independent

69/5 Kerridge Street, Kingston

$655,000

Independent

15B Chisholm Street, Ainslie

$1,322,000 LJ Hooker

8 Fullerton Crescent, Richardson

$637,000

Blackshaw

86 Goodwin Street, Lyneham

$1,290,000 Luton

40/23 Wanderlight Avenue, Lawson

$632,500

Harcourts

128 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda

$1,261,000 Harcourts

2/43-47 Hutchison Circuit, Queanbeyan

$620,000

Remax

11 Blair Street, Watson

$1,260,000 LJ Hooker

10/17 Pickup Close, Casey

$620,000

McGrath

56 Maltby Circuit, Wanniassa

$1,260,000 Verv

36/1 Bon Scott Crescent, Moncrieff

$615,000

McGrath

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10 Gillen Street, Ainslie

$1,200,000 LJ Hooker

10 Carara Close, Ngunnawal

$600,000

Independent

Agent

15 Butterfish Street, Harrison

$1,200,000 Harcourts

124 Bill Ferguson Circuit, Bonner

$600,000

Luton

25 Kitchener Street, Hughes

$1,090,000 Cream

32/210 Newman Morris Circuit, Oxley

$588,000

LJ Hooker

4 Durong Street, Crace

$1,080,000 Blackshaw

14 Salisbury Street, Casey

$582,500

Upside

2 Bemboka Crescent, Kaleen

$1,031,001 McGrath

130 Donald Road, Queanbeyan

$575,000

McGrath

31 Malton View, Moncrieff

$1,000,000 Blackshaw

324/24 Lonsdale Street, Braddon

$565,500

Independent

202 Dexter Street, Cook

$992,000

LJ Hooker

2/13 Cassidy Street, Queanbeyan West

$565,000

Upside

206 Longmore Crescent, Wanniassa

$955,000

Ray White

13 Braund Place, Kambah

$555,200

Luton

20/2-4 Leichhardt Street, Griffith

$915,000

LJ Hooker

6/10 Dominion Circuit, Forrest

$537,000

LJ Hooker

4 Counihan Court, Dunlop

$895,000

Luton

5/21 Alsop Close, Phillip

$495,000

Civium

16 Castagna Street, Strathnairn

$885,000

Independent

1401/240 Bunda Street, City

$487,000

McGrath

8 Purnell Place, Calwell

$869,400

Independent

184/264 City Walk, City

$476,250

Independent

3 Figg Place, Palmerston

$849,000

McGrath

1/2 McClure Street, Evatt

$470,000

Michael Potter

12 Kelly Place, Higgins

$840,000

Hive

38/15 Coranderrk Street, City

$453,000

Independent

29A & B Ballarat Street, Fisher

$835,000

LJ Hooker

703/17 Dooring Street, Braddon

$444,625

McGrath

8 Pearcey Place, Dunlop

$820,000

Blackshaw

31/2 Hoffman Street, Moncrieff

$430,000

LJ Hooker

26 Freda Gibson Circuit, Theodore

$803,500

McGrath

122/2 Windjana Street, Harrison

$410,000

LJ Hooker

21 Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin

$785,000

Blackshaw

46/116 Easty Street, Phillip

$381,000

inStyle

60 Buckingham Street, Amaroo

$773,000

McGrath

140/41 Chandler Street, Belconnen

$370,500

Independent

5/21 Brisbane Avenue, Barton

$755,000

McGrath

3/12 Waniassa Street, Queanbeyan East $370,000

Upside

9 Mathison Place, Macgregor

$755,000

LJ Hooker

3/55 Burkitt Street, Page

$360,000

Upside

37 Bill Leng Street, Coombs

$751,000

LJ Hooker

42/136 Thynne Street, Bruce

$340,000

Luton

20/1 Rowland Reese Crescent, Greenway $750,000

Independent

10/15 Bowman Street, Macquarie

$330,000

Verv

5 Carne Place, Florey

$730,000

LJ Hooker

18/7 Medley Street, Chifley

$306,000

One Agency

11A Holland Street, Macgregor

$725,000

Impact

36/12 Albermarle Place, Phillip

$295,000

One Agency

8/110 Eggleston Crescent, Chifley

$721,000

Cream

2/56 Atkinson Street, Queanbeyan

$259,000

Elders

17 Willis Street, Evatt

$680,000

Blackshaw

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

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1/100 Beasley Street, Torrens 4

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Bank for your buck Galong NSW 27 McMahons Road An hour from the ACT, in the NSW town of Galong, sits this former Bank of NSW building complete with some of its original features – including the vault!

Set on a double, 2,946sqm block, the house is double brick and heritage-listed, and LJ Hooker Gungahlin sales and marketing consultant Naish Stormon says it would make an “exceptional family home and a perfect retreat from the world”.

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and quiet away from the city.”

While the home requires some renovation work, it was re-wired and re-plumbed only 12 years ago, and enjoys a renovated, terracotta tile roof and internet access.

Perfect for winter, four wood fireplaces provide all the warmth you’ll need, and the home’s doublebrick construction ensures it’s cool in summer.

Set to one side of the block, the outdoor areas is maximised and boasts lush, green grass, trees and the flexibility of space.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to own a substantial, historical home in a serene village setting in the

superb Hilltops region of NSW,” says Mr Stormon.

“Galong is surrounded by towns like Boorowa, Young, Binalong and Harden all of which are vibrant country centres.

Galong abounds in structures of historical significance including the walled cemetery and St Clement’s retreat and conference centre.”

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• Timber Flooring

rating of 8.5 stars

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. MIN EER 6.3

Apartments Now Selling 1 Bedroom + Study from $429,000 - $449,000 2 Bedroom Ensuite from $479,900 - $699,000

3 Bedroom Ensuite from $649,900 - $1,100,000 Display Apartments Open Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm or by appointment 100 Swain Street, Gungahlin For More Information Contact Andrew Ligdopoulos 0408 488 148 Keenan Veraar 0402 914 037 lumicollection.com.au

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Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 3pm Trinca Street, Denman Prospect

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views from each home. An experienced project team brings

peace of mind to a stunning vision, delivering a sense of calm

Display Suite Open Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 3pm Trinca Street, Denman Prospect

• Double glazing

• North facing

• Externally ducted rangehoods

• Low maintenance design

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• Ducted air-conditioning*

• Close to local shops • Finishing mid 2022

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72 Hannan Crescent Ainslie In the sought-after quiet loop street, Hannan Crescent, this property is your rare opportunity to enter the very desirable suburb – Ainslie.

Even if you don’t love this house, this property is still for you! You can start again and build to your perfection, like so many others who now

• 654m2 block

• North Easterly aspect to the front

• Character features; timber picture rails and windows

• Open fire place

• 10 minute walk to Ainslie shops

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Auction | On Site Sat, 22nd May at 1:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 15th may at 10:30am - 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431

call Ainslie home.

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 Dickson 6257 2111

2705/1 Grazier Lane Belconnen Located on the 27th floor in the stylish High Society building, this brand new

penthouse apartment offers a luxurious

• Designer finishes • Stunning views to the Mountains • Access within the complex to movie cinema,

low maintenance lifestyle like no other. As

gym, pool, outdoor entertaining facilities,

the highest residential tower in Canberra you really will be living the high life!

commercial kitchen, wine cellar and much more •

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For Sale _______________________________________________ Agent Peta Barrett 0499 044 028 Katrina Briggs 0499 041 044

Excellent 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.

LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

25 David Miller Crescent Casey Offering three bedrooms plus an ensuite, this well cared for home offers all of the

conveniences you could possibly wish for.

Set in a perfect location just minutes' walk to Casey Market Town, the location couldn't be better.

• Modern kitchen with gas cooking, stone benchtops and plenty of cupboard space • Bright north facing open plan living area • Easy care sunny courtyard • Excellent position near to Casey Market Town

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For Sale _______________________________________________ Agent Peta Barrett 0499 044 028 Katrina Briggs 0499 041 044

and with parkland, ponds and dog park all nearby

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 Kippax 6255 3888

20 Ivy Kent Street, Forde

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This is an ideally located single level

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Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning

of all the benefits that Forde offers.

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Electric Oven, gas cooktop

residence that puts you within easy reach Situated on a low-maintenance block, the functional design includes a formal lounge room, separate open-plan kitchen/dining and family room.

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20mm stone kitchen bench tops Open plan lounge and dining Covered alfresco area

Low maintenance gardens Private rear yard

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 $829,000+ _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

7 Braggett Street Gungahlin A unique home that offers 2 properties:

• A unique property

has open-plan living room, balcony,

• Construction 2008

upstairs includes a renovated home that separate multi-purpose room and a fully

enclosed courtyard garden. Below, a selfcontained 2-bedroom apartment.

• Total living area 212 sq/m • Land 255 sq/m • Rates $2200

• Land tax $2650

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 $990,000+ _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jeff Shortland 0417 483 627

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

181 Ellerston Avenue Isabella Plains This home is centrally located with shops

and local schools within walking distance.

It is placed on a large block with a lot of

potential for renovation. There is off street parking and a covered veranda along

with potential to create a lovely sunroom/ rumpus room at the rear of the home.

• Large block with house set well forward • Massive, level backyard • Ornate ceilings • Gas wall furnace in lounge room • Instantaneous gas hot water • Enclosed pergola accessed from meals area • Undercover BBQ area adjacent to enclosed pergola

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 $580,000+ _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

16/49 Pinkerton Circuit Kambah PRICE GUIDE - $499,000+

Quite often in real estate you need to

decide whether you are buying with your head or your heart, but here we give you the opportunity to satisfy both! End

townhouse with a beautiful outlook & just minutes from Tuggeranong Centre.

• Excellent floorplan - TWO living areas plus a toilet & washroom on each level • Lock up garage with electric roller doors & internal access.

• Huge rear outdoor entertaining area plus a private North facing courtyard

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• Lovely quiet complex opposite park & playground

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 Kippax 6255 3888

5/9 Oliver Street, Lyneham

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Architecturally designed by AMC and

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East Facing

masterfully created, this outstanding

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Ducted heating & cooling

opportunity in Canberra's Inner North is highly

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Double glazed windows & sliding doors

desirable. Boasting a free flowing design filled

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Open plan kitchen/dining and lounge

with natural light and taking advantage of

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Gas continuous hot water system

space at every turn this opportunity is not one

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Oversized Lock Up Garage

to be missed! EER 7.9

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Private rear courtyard

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, 22nd May at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

1/144 Theodore Street Lyons What a perfect opportunity to buy in this

• Floor area: 136m2

expansive duplex features open plan

• Year of Construction: 2012

great location! Constructed in 2012, this living, high ceilings, sizable bathrooms, double carport, separate laundry, and deck with a view for entertaining.

• Land area: 880m2 (total block) • Rates: $2751 approx.

• Land Tax: $3905 approx.

• UV: $602, 500 (for the entire block)

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 Thu, 27th May at 5.00pm In Rooms at LJ Hooker Woden Office _______________________________________________ View Contact us to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938 Jack Flynn 0424 674 416 LJ Hooker Woden 6223 2620

10/174 Clive Steele Avenue Monash This stunning, two storey townhouse is

• Single brick garage with internal access

opportunity for first home buyers,

• Versatile floor plan that works for many

maintenance courtyard is flanked with

• Split system and gas wall furnace

well positioned in Monash and is a rare downsizers or investors. The lovely low established trees creating a sense of privacy and offering screening.

and automatic door demographics

• Fully Renovated bathroom with twoway access and bathtub

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 $530,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat, 15th May at 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

81 Walker Crescent Narrabundah Walking distance to the local primary,

• Block: 652sqm

and with easy access to the local shops of

• Garage: 66.5sqm

high school and Narrabundah College

Narrabundah, Red Hill, Griffith and more.

With multiple golf courses and clubs in

easy reach this is a rare lifestyle on offer.

• Living: 136sqm

• Rates: $1149 p.q.

• Land Tax: $1838.5 p.q.

• UV: $705,000

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 | Onsite Sat, 5th Jun at 11:00am _______________________________________________ View Contact us _______________________________________________ Agent Jack Flynn 0424 674 416

LJ Hooker Woden 6223 2620

12/29 Anne Clark Avenue Nicholls Absolutely stunning!

• A peaceful retreat

and the further you go it just keeps getting

• Lower level 74.7sq/m

You’ll know it as soon as you step inside

better. There’s harmony, warmth and an abundance of style; this is a ‘home’ in every sense of the word.

• Upper level 67sq/m

• Total living 141.7sq/m • 23sq/m garage

• Construction 1995

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 $630,000+ _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jeff Shortland 0417 483 627

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

AUCTION

19 Farrelly Close Oxley This home offers everything you could

possibly want. Lived in by the same owner for 20 years, it is perfect for those wanting

more space with a growing family and an opportunity to make improvements over time and realise strong capital growth in a desirable suburb.

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• Timber flooring and carpet in bedrooms • Brand new gas heating • Evaporative cooling • Rinnai gas continuous hot water • Neutral tones and freshly painted • Four car metal garage • Private, secure backyard and revamped deck

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, 22nd May at 11:00am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 15th May at 11:00am - 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

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This well looked after home in Page could

• Separate studio with kitchen, laundry

qualities and beautiful gardens that will

• Double tandem garage

be your next chapter in life. With original please any green thumb. This home

appeals to new families, upsizes and investors.

and bathroom

• Beautiful well-kept low maintenance gardens

• Minutes away from Belconnen Mall and

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Auction Sat, 29th May at 1:30pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 15th May at 11:30am to 12:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Troy Thompson 0408 694 917

public transport

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 Gungahlin 6213 3999

AUCTION

15 Bilkurra Street Queanbeyan As you enter this beautifully presented

four bedroom plus study family home, it is clear to see why the owners have loved

living here for 17 years. The time has come for the owners to move on which brings

an opportunity for a lucky buyer to secure this property in a sought-after position.

• Total Living area – 264.95m2, Garage area – 48.23m2 • Separate living areas with plenty of natural light • Quality Miele kitchen appliances inc induction cooktop, oven & dishwasher • Tastefully renovated bathrooms with floor to ceiling tiles & quality tapware

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Auction Sat, 29th May at 2:30pm _______________________________________________ View Sat 15th May at 1:00pm - 1:45pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Curren 0424 288 717

• Ducted reverse cycle heating & cooling – 2 systems

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 Tuggeranong 6189 0100

2/25 Aspinall Street Watson Situated in one of Canberra's most popular

• Large, north-facing courtyard

suburbs sits this truly rare find. A townhouse

• Updated, open plan kitchen

unlike most others you will have come across.

• Renovated bathrooms

With an uncommonly wide footprint, huge

• Highly efficient heat pump hot water system

north-facing courtyard and close to Watson's

• Established complex with tennis courts,

famous local amenities, this is low

swimming pool and an indoor recreation

maintenance living without compromise.

room

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 | In Rooms Wed, 26th May at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 15th May at 10:30am -11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Nic Salter-Harding 0412 600 085

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

9 Withers Place Weston

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After 43 years, this much loved family home is now

• Updated kitchen with blanco electric cooktop,

ready for a new family to make their dreams come

Westinghouse oven and Dishlex dishwasher.

true. Perched on the high side of the street on a

• Daikin reverse cycle heating and cooling

802 m2 block with brilliant views over the treetops

• An abundance of mature fruit trees

you will find 9 Withers Place Weston. Offering easy

• Double garage with storage at rear

family living, with open plan living and dining,

• Exceptional views

generous bedrooms and ample backyard space.

• Minutes to Cooleman Court

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 29th May at 9:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat 15th May at 3:00pm - 3:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119 Emma Robertson 0422 415 008 LJ Hooker Weston 6288 8888

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AUCTION WANNIASSA . 3 Styles Place

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This spacious, two storey family home of 224m² (approx.) positioned on 819m² (approx.) of land in one of the most established suburbs of Tuggeranong offers a unique opportunity and practical floor plan in a very desirable extremely quiet cul-de-sac location. This charming property features great options for young and growing families with plenty of space for everyone. Inspection is highly recommended on this attractive family home. EER 2.

OPEN: Saturday 10-10.45am AUCTION: On site 12noon, Saturday 29 May CONTACT: Rahi Jalou 0481 081 251, Nader Ranjbar 0481 084 174

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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Spectacular residence in the heart of the city

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64 BOLDREWOOD STREET TURNER

While sophisticated and contemporary, this home is designed for family living and the versatile floor plan offers both privacy and diverse entertainment including: home theatre, games room, wine/whisky cellar, sparkling pool and separate guest apartment, all fitted to the highest standard which adds to the resort feel of this magnificent home. This is a rare opportunity to buy a modern grand design on a large block in the Inner North. Prime central positioning means you are in walking distance to Braddon Precinct and the Canberra Centre with easy access to popular restaurants, bars and cafes, O'Connor shops, Black Mountain Nature Reserve, Botanic Gardens, Australian National University and Lake Burley Griffin – what more could you ask for! EER 5.0

Belconnen 6147 3396

City & Inner Nth 6248 8310

Coastal 4472 4758

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Manuka 6295 2433

Projects 6260 6600

Qbn & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005

For Sale Expressions of interest Inspect

By appointment

Office

Manuka 6295 2433

Agent

Luke Revet 0418 101 213

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 8988

Woden 6282 8686

14A BURIGA STREET, GIRAL ANG 3 BED

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Bright, private and superbly presented, this near new duplex is perfect for those looking for a stylish well-appointed home tucked away in a convenient locale. Within walking distance to Giralang's up-and-coming shopping precinct, it offers impressive amounts of internal accommodation in addition to its excellent outdoor entertaining space. This value-packed property is a must see for those seeking a low maintenance lifestyle.

THEO KOUTSIKAMANIS 0431 543 649 THEO@BASTIONPG.COM.AU DUNCAN MACDONALD 0402 337 287 DUNCAN@BASTIONPG.COM.AU

INSPECT

11.15pm - 11.45pm Saturday 5pm-5.30pm Wednesday

AUCTION ON SITE

11.30am Sunday May 23

AUCTION / LYONS

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.

VIEW SATURDAY 13TH MAY 10:30AM – 11:00AM

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AUCTION SATURDAY 29TH MAY AT 9:30AM ON SITE AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

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

AUCTION / DUFFY

55 SOMERSET STREET 4

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ALMOST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE - A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME! As soon as you step foot on this property the personality and soul engulf you. With unique gardens at the front and rear providing privacy and retreat, views from the balcony and multiple living areas, this truly is a special home. It hosts four bedrooms, two bathrooms, solar energy option, reverse cycle air conditioning units in bedrooms and living spaces, double glazed windows and a woodfire.

The open plan living and formal dining area open onto a functional entertainment deck that suits perfectly for the dinner party/family Christmas style occasion. Possibly the most appealing feature of this space is the ‘old-school’ wood fire, just impeccable for the Canberra winter days accompanied by a glass of nice red wine from one of your multiple potential wine cellars that could be found in this home.

Guaranteed to be a winner with buyers, do not delay your inspection of this home. Get to one of our upcoming Saturday open houses prior to auction day!

AUCTION SATURDAY 5TH JUNE 1:30PM ON SITE

AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

CONTACT CREAM RESIDENTIAL Phone 6281 0822 Visit Hughes Place, Hughes ACT 2605 creamresidential.com.au 74

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VIEW SATURDAY 13TH MAY 11:30AM – 12:00PM

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14 Birdseye Lane, Gungahlin AUCTION 22/05/21 onsite 11:00am

LOCATION PRIVACY LIFESTYLE

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Master suite, walk in robe, ensuite & balcony Beds 2 & 3 are large with built in robes Ducted Gas heating & evaporative cooling Large family room and lounge room Family sized kitchen, with breakfast bar

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Ally Smith | 0421 051 525 | ally@edge.com.au

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• Annual return over 8% (gross), earning over $60k just for the ski season • Resort bus to Thredbo and Skitube at front door • Rates and Strata Fees approximately $3,700/pa This stunning two bedroom strata (freehold) titled chalet was completed in mid-2019 and is presented for sale in ‘as new’ condition, fully furnished and with solid holiday bookings in place.

There is a substantial lockable storage room for bikes / skis with undercover access. The front entry opens to light filled living areas capturing mountain and valley views. The open plan lounge, dining and kitchen areas enjoy climate control via reverse cycle air conditioning and gas log fireplace. There is also a separate laundry with drying area and a third toilet. The kitchen is fully equipped and includes modern appliances in stainless steel finish. Sliding glass doors open to an external balcony complete with Weber gas BBQ and outdoor furniture.

A staircase leads to the lower level which consists of two bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms. Both suites have wall mounted TVs, electric wall panel heaters and mirrored robes. All wet areas (including laundry/drying room) have underfloor heating. There is also a substantial lockable under stairs storage area perfect for use by owners.

Part of the quieter Lakeside precinct, Wunderbar has immediate access to mountain bike trails and Crackenback lake walks. Resort facilities also include heated indoor pool, tennis courts, archery course, golf course, cafe and restaurant together with ski and bike retail/hire.

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Display Apartments Open For Viewing 2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin Open Times Saturday & Sunday — 10am to 4pm, Tuesday & Thursday — 4pm to 5pm Appointments are available on other days and times.

Contact James Smith 0422 774 441 or james@podprojectsgroup.com.au to book an appointment.

Jade Virtual Tours Take a virtual tour of 10 completed apartments & all private amenity 20m resort style pool, sun deck, residents gymnasium & rooftop terrace at jadegungahlin.com.au

20m Resort Style Pool & Sun Deck

Unmatched Floorplan Designs

Rooftop Alfresco Area Featuring Pizza Oven & BBQ

House Sized Kitchens

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

2 beds

2 baths

2 cars

$480,000 - $630,000

3 beds

2 baths

2 cars

$590,000 - $640,000

Penthouses

$890,000 - $1.1M

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

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Enjoy stunning mountain and water views.

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Walking distance to the Gungahlin to Canberra City Light Rail terminal.

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Walking distance to numerous restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and entertainment options.

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

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Jade features a state of the art residents gymnasium.

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

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Double glazing throughout.

AVG EER 8.0

visit jadegungahlin.com.au for virtual tours, all floorplans and pricelists

Free Tea and Tour this May

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.

Next door to Deakin shops Set amongst tree-lined streets nestled in the heart of Deakin and only 300m to the shops, close to medical facilities, manuka shops and the Kingston foreshore, the Grange Deakin is a wonderful village in which to retire.

Enjoy the benefits of a secure, low maintenance home surrounded by neighbours you know whom you can socialise with as little or as much as you like and staff onsite at all times in case of an emergency.

67 MarGregor Street, Deakin | www.thegrangedeakin.com.au

Inspect

this Friday

10am - 2pm

3 Bedroom home $850,000

2 Bedroom home $589,000

This bright Spacious three bedroom home is ready to move in now and features: • A large living dining area • Open plan kitchen • 3 good sized bedrooms • Internal laundry with dryer • 2 bathrooms – main with ensuite • Spacious balcony with stunning views • Lift access to undercover secure parking • Internal access to community centre

This stunning light filled, north facing 2 bedroom homes includes: • Spacious living dining area • Good sized outdoor entertaining space • Bathroom and separate toilet • Internal laundry with dryer • Fresh paint and new carpet throughout • Ample internal storage • Reverse cycle air conditioning

Internal size: 113 sqm

Internal size 91sqm

Call 02 6282 1782 for a private viewing Retirement

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No Stamp Duty to buy in our villages

Have you ever dreamed of owning a piece of front row Australia?

Here is your opportunity!

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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

Malua Bay NSW Lot 3 & 4 Lyrebird Hill – Stage 3 Secluded Acreages Near the Beach Rarely does such a private, sealed road access, acreage with ocean glimpses, water, sewer and underground power, present to the market. Situated close to both Malua Bay & Lilli Pilli beach and shops.

Lot 3 - “The Fern Gully” – 1Ha, North facing, and looks into its own pristine natural valley.

Lot 4 - “The Kissing Tree” - 1.5Ha and has a lovely forest vista.

There is space to let your home design imagination run its course, plus plenty of options for shedding and room for all the toys. The apz areas are cleared so it’s easy to get a vision of what you might build there. So get in quick and select your preferred site (the savvy buyer may buy both and land bank one for the future! The way real estate is heading, it’s better than money in the bank). The first stage of lyrebird hill sold quickly so make an appointment to view this final release.

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For Sale Lot 3 - $600,000 Lot 4 - $600,000 View Sat 15th May at 12PM - 1PM Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 ljhooker.com/ZJAF8F batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455

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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.

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