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This week... From the editor Welcome to our fi rst edition of 2018, which, thanks to the magic of technology, pre-planning and a great team, actually went to press before Christmas. Who knew? As a result, I won’t sign off this column with my usual list of seven things to feel grateful for– a practice regular readers will be all too familiar with. But I will take the opportunity to share why this practice began– plus it’s a nice way to kick off the New Year. Scientific research shows that being more grateful can improve your overall sense of wellbeing and life satisfaction The Harvard Medical School defines gratitude as “a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives … As a result, gratitude also helps people connect to something larger than themselves as individuals – whether to other people, nature, or a higher power”. Simply being grateful for being alive is a great way to motive oneself to seize the day. And gratitude can be contagious, in a good way. Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was onto something when he said: “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitiude.” Amen to that. - Julie Samaras

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The first of 14 light rail vehicles (LRVs) arrived in Canberra in December, marking another milestone for the light rail project. The distinctive red LRVs are being assembled in Spain by Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, or CAF, the company selected to build the fleet of vehicles. Although extensive testing has already occurred in Spain, the first of Canberra’s LRVs will have to undergo rigorous testing on the rail line that is being built here. For Canberra Metro Engineering Manager – Rail Systems, Adam Versteege, his job won’t end with the arrival of the vehicle. Because the vehicles have been taken apart to be shipped, the first thing that will happen when they arrive at the Mitchell Depot will be to re-assemble the mechanical elements of the LRV and check the connections of all key systems. “That will take a couple of days,” Mr Versteege said. “Then we power the unit up and run a series of tests on the electrical and communications systems. We will run through an exhaustive checklist in the process that will take about four weeks. We’ll

prove that everything is working according to the specifications, and that will ready the vehicle for testing on the track to Gungahlin. That will take another two months or so. “We have to optimise the traction and braking system performance so the ‘jerk rate’ is minimised to assure a smooth ride for customers. At the same time, the regenerative braking system is optimised to improve energy consumption by distributing regenerated power back into the overhead power supply that can be used by other LRVs.” Mr Versteege said testing of the vehicle in situ is a key part of the process of getting the fleet up and running. “The idea is that we need to prove the functional performance of the design under all operating conditions to ensure the LRV conforms to the specifications. That work will include testing traction and braking performance, coupling ability, passenger information and communications systems and will be quite exhaustive.” Once the first vehicle has completed its on-track testing, it will be handed over to operational

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Canberra’s first LRV (light rail vehicle) ready to leave Spain.

crews for use in driver training and operational exercises. The vehicles being built by CAF are part of the company’s URBOS range, widely used by light rail operators throughout Europe and the Americas. Canberra’s fleet is part of the third generation of URBOS vehicles, also being used or on order for networks in Sydney and Newcastle. “The key difference from a customer perspective is in the layout of the passenger saloon,” Mr Versteege said. “The layout of the interior has been changed for Canberra’s fleet. We have two dedicated areas for the storage of bicycles and wheelchairs. It means there are fewer seats in those two cars. They are quite open areas. But there will be plenty of seats

elsewhere and importantly plenty of hand-holds for standing passengers for use during busy periods.” Canberra passengers will also have access to Wi-Fi during their commute, while there is also passenger audio and visual information systems including a public address system, exterior and interior LED displays and hearing loops (specialised transmitters) for the hearing impaired, air conditioning designed for Canberra’s climate, and closed circuit TV surveillance. The livery inside the vehicles is also unique to Canberra. Celebrated indigenous artist, Uncle Jimmy Williams, played a central role in designing the seat fabric. Two more LRVs are scheduled to arrive in Canberra in February.

Trial to fight rare cancers in Canberra Close to 100 patients suffering from rare cancers in the ACT are expected to be recruited for trials of cutting-edge personalised treatment which will start early this year. ACT Health is joining the Molecular Screening and Therapeutics (MoST) clinical trials which will match novel therapies to rare and less common cancer patients based on their individual molecular and genetic makeup. The MoST project identifies 6

optimal therapeutic targets for patients without treatment options by using cutting-edge molecular and genetic analysis of their tumour. New drugs are becoming available which are specific for these therapeutic targets. This leads to higher response rates, fewer side effects and better outcomes than traditional methods. The trial is thanks to a new partnership between the Canberra Region Cancer Centre and world-

class research institute, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney. “About 30% of cancers diagnosed are rare and less common cancers, and many are currently incurable which means they result in 50% of all cancer deaths,” ACT Minister for Health and Wellbeing Meegan Fitzharris said. The ACT Government will invest $436,000 over three years on the trial, which will provide significant benefits for patients in Canberra.

“Under the trial, eligible patients being treated at the Canberra Regional Cancer Centre will be able to have samples and information submitted to the Garvan Institute for analysis and have potential therapies identified,” Minister Fitzharris said. “The ACT medical community will also benefit from collaborating with a world-class institution in improving patient health outcomes and in attracting high quality clinicians to the ACT.”

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news Territory Plan encourages active living principles Canberrans can look forward to a healthier and more active city with active living principles being incorporated into the Territory Plan under Variation 348. Active living describes physical activity being a natural part of people’s daily routine. It means creating a built and natural environment to support active lives. The six active living principles are: connected places, open space, mixed land use and density, safe and attractive places, supportive infrastructure, and environments for all. Tony Stubbs CEO of Heart Foundation ACT commended the ACT Government on making the changes to the Territory Plan, acknowledging that “about half of all Canberrans are not active enough for their health”. He said people should be able to enjoy a tree-lined park, walk to school, ride to work, walk to their shops or a café if they want to – “and it should all be easy. By design. They shouldn’t have to rely on a car”. Places like Kingston Foreshore, Franklin Recreational Park, the suburbs of Forde and Crace, and Southquay Tuggeranong will be the ‘norm’ in terms of setting the benchmark for active living across Canberra. According to Professor Rachel Davey, Director of the Health Research Institute at the University of Canberra, “this has been a long time coming”. As part of the research behind the Active Living Program, Professor

The Territory Plan now incorporates activing living principles that require the creation of a built and natural environment that supports actives lives. Photo: Eva Schroeder.

Davey said: up to 40% of Canberrans felt there were not adequate crossings and signals on busy roads; 25% weren’t satisfied with lighting in their neighbourhood; 40% were not satisfied with the amount of shade in local parks; and one-third were not satisfied with park seating and playgrounds’ cleanliness and safety. Mr Stubbs said the Heart Foundation (ACT) continues to work with the ACT Government to improve the built and natural environment to build a healthier city through the Active Living Program. The program has included research, advocacy, education and now, legislative change. The Heart Foundation ACT will now work with the ACT Government, the community and local industry to promote awareness and the uptake of active living.

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Act for ACT Five local residents, who showed the greatest acts of generosity, bravery, kindness or leadership for 2017, were recently acknowledged in GIO’s Act for ACT initiative. Each winner received $5,000 with an extra $5,000 donated in their name to the Canberra Hospital Foundation. Recipients included: Geoff Ross (generosity), David Boddy (kindness), Robert Thompson (bravery), Bella McGrath (leadership), and Elijah Tauati (people’s choice).

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Festa Italiana raises $18,000 for charity The Tara Costigan Foundation and the Council of Italo-Australian Organisations (CIAO) each received $9,000 from the Festa Italiana Committee. Dominic De Marco, president of the FIC, said while the Festa’s aim is to promote Italian culture, “we are also committed to supporting local charities”. The funds were raised from the proceeds of last year’s Festa Italiana event as well as a raffle and live auction held on the day.

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Inclusion Award winners L’Arche Genesaret members Anne Walsh and Lyn Kelly (pictured) were acknowledged at the ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards. Anne received the Achievement in Inclusion Award, while Lyn received the Life Time Achievement in Support Work Award. The Awards provide an annual acknowledgement of the outstanding achievements of businesses, organisations and individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to encourage, welcome and support people with disability in their workplace, business and community.

The Salvation Army offers a community service in which generous local solicitors make up your will in exchange for $75 per person or $100 per couple donation to the Salvos. It’s a great way to make sure you have a will that reflects your wishes and helps people in crisis at the same time. Wills Days will be held at Salvation Army National Secretariat Building, 2-4 Brisbane Avenue, Barton, on Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 January 10am-5pm. Bookings: salvos.org.au/donate/wills-and-bequests/community-wills-days/

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#morethansausages 2017 marked the centennial celebration of Lions International and 70 years of Lions in Australia with the organisation reminding the community they offer more than just sausage sizzles. Lions Australia promotes youth, supports medical research, provides aid to people with disability, community service and disaster relief. To celebrate the centenary of Lions, over $100,000 was donated to community projects throughout Australia assisting more than 100 worthy causes across the country during 2017. More info: lionsclubs.org.au/about

$90,000 raised for RSPCA ACT Funds raised from Cupcake Day have continued to come into the RSPCA ACT shelter with just over $90,000 now raised. The next event planned for the shelter is In the Dog House on 2 March 6-10pm when members of the Canberra community will enter the RSPCA ACT Dog House to raise much-needed funds for abused and neglected animals in the community. The only way out is for participants to get ‘rehomed’ by reaching their adoption target. More info: search In the Dog House at everydayhero.com.au

Toy donation to Canberra Hospital Foundation A 12-tonne truck full of new toys arrived at Canberra’s Centenary Hospital for Women and Children on Monday 18 December. Unloaded by a team of volunteers, the toys were a generous donation by Lantrak Resource Management to the Canberra Hospital Foundation. The toys were provided to young patients in hospital and will also be used for hospital play.

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Former Olympic and seven-time WNBL championship-winning coach Carrie Graf has been appointed the University of Canberra’s inaugural Director of Sport. The new role will see Ms Graf oversee the university’s sporting teams – the UC Capitals and women’s rugby sevens, manage the participation in Australian University Sport programs and University Games, and engage with both on and off campus sporting clubs. “There’s wonderful potential for sport to play an even bigger role in university life. My role is to help bring the university’s vision of becoming a leading sporting university to life,” Ms Graf said. “I’ll be looking at all areas of sport at UC – our professional teams, elite athletes program,

Futsal Championships: From 8 to 12 January, Capital Football will host the 2018 FFA National Futsal Championship at venues around Canberra. Over 70 teams from around Australia and the Solomon Islands will compete in a number of different age groups for the title of national champions. Manuka Oval works: Work is due to start on the Manuka Oval media centre. Approval for the project has been received by the National Capital Authority and ministerial call-in powers have been used to ensure the project will be delivered on time for Canberra’s first ever international cricket test match in 2018/19. Baptiste released: The Canberra Raiders have released Kurt Baptiste from the final year of his contract to take up a deal with the Leigh Centurions. In other Raiders news, Nick Cotric has been named in the Emerging Blues squad. Golf: Queanbeyan Golf Club will host the 2019 Women’s NSW Open for the first time, attracting more than 100 top female golfers from Australia and the world. The event was secured by the NSW Government in a fiveyear agreement with Golf NSW that will ensure it remains in regional NSW until at least 2022. Yass Magpies: The Yass Magpies have announced former Tuggeranong Bushrangers captain-coach Jarrad Teka as head coach for the 2018 season. The Magpies looked to appoint Teka after his work with the Tumut Blues in Group Nine. Moving from Tumut to Yass with Teka are Jacob McGrath and Group Nine leading points scorer, Jacob Toppin.

Carrie Graf has been appointed the University of Canberra’s inaugural Director of Sport. Photo: Vanessa Lam.

local sporting clubs and our relationship with the Brumbies, who live on campus alongside the UC Capitals.” Ms Graf is due to start in the role on 22 January.

Footy codes continue to grow A new NRL Women’s Premiership will be launched in 2018, along with a State of Origin match on the stand-alone representative weekend and Test matches for the Jillaroos in the Pacific and New Zealand. The new competition will feature up to six teams playing in the lead-up to and during the NRL finals with an announcement on NRL clubs aligned with the 2018 Women’s Premiership teams expected early this year. Rugby Australia has also unveiled a new national Super W women’s XVs competition to begin this year. The new competition will be comprised of five teams – WA, NSW, Queensland, ACT and Victoria – and will run over six weeks, from the beginning of March, with regular rounds and a final to conclude in April. This follows on from the first season of the Aon University Sevens Series

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Lemon, coconut & passionfruit popsicles

Prep: 10 mins Freeze: 6 hours 1 1/2 cups chopped seedless watermelon

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Continue to layer lemon, passionfruit, yoghurt, finishing off the top of each popsicle with a good layer of passionfruit. Freeze at least 4 hours or overnight. Dip moulds briefly in cold water before removing popsicles.

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Prep: 5 mins Freeze time: 4 hours 260ml almond milk 2 tsp chia seeds A handful of raspberries In a jug, mix together the almond milk and chia seeds. Divide the mixture between the moulds, leaving a 3cm gap at the top. Cut the raspberries in half and place some in each mould. Using a spare lolly stick, arrange the raspberries, if needed. Top up each mould with the almond milk mixture, leaving a 1cm gap at the top. Insert the sticks with the stick-holders and place in the freezer.

Mango, coconut & mint popsicles Recipe created by Coles. You can grab all the ingredients from your local Coles supermarket. Makes 6 2 mangoes, peeled, flesh chopped 3/4 cup (185ml) coconut cream 1/4 cup mint, finely chopped 1 1/2 Tbsp lime juice 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar Place the mango, coconut cream, mint, lime juice and sugar in a blender and blend until smooth. Divide mango mixture among 6 1/2-cup (125ml) ice block moulds. Place in the freezer overnight or until firm.

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20+ summer holiday activities Whether you’re enjoying a staycation or stopping over in the national capital, there’s so much to see and do in Canberra over the summer. We’ve rounded up 20+ holiday activities to cover a variety of interests, ages and budgets. You’re welcome. Canberra Centre: Now home to a recently opened indoor educational play space giving a nod to Canberra’s natural beauty. Openair Cinemas: Bringing music, movies and

Mulligans Flat: Woodlands twilight tours and holiday activities will be taking place throughout summer. For dates and details, head to mulligansflat.org.au Filmmaking Workshop: Filmmakers aged 8 years and up will receive hands-on experience and guidance creating their own short films, 15-19 January. Course costs $450; sanguinetimedia.com.au/workshops Teen Start-Up - People Power: A competition for teens aged 11-18 years taking place 22-24 January at MoAD. It draws on many teen issues and relates them back to the values underpinning Australian democracy; moadoph.gov.au Canberra Theatre Centre: For a variety of family friendly performances throughout the summer season, head to canberratheatrecentre.com.au for listings and bookings.

food to Canberra with a season running from 11 January to 25 February; plus it’s a dog friendly event that also caters to canine companions.

National Film and Sound Archive: Explore the world of Fashion on Film with a special week of events from 6 to 14 January, including the Women of Empire 1914-1919 exhibition and vintage fashion rumble sales. More info: nfsa.gov.au.

PlayUP @ MoAD: Fun for children and their parents, this exhibit explores the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child to have an opinion and fully engages them in fun while they’re at it. More info at moadoph.gov.au

Questacon: The new interactive exhibition for the summer holidays, Colour – see the world in a new light, features 25 interactive elements throughout the vibrant space; questacon.edu.au

Platypus pursuits: Take a walk with a ranger

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through Tidbinbilla’s wetlands in search of the elusive platypus every Sunday 4-4.30pm. Arrive early to see the pelicans being fed at Pond 4 at 1.30pm and explore the rest of the sanctuary. Nominal entry fees to Tidbinbilla apply. No bookings required. More info: tidbinbilla.act.gov.au

views, great live music, delicious food and drinks at the National Arboretum on Fridays 5, 12, 19 January 5-9pm; nationalarboretum.act.gov.au

AWM: Hear extraordinary stories brought to life via vibrant raconteuring at the Australian War Memorial lower galleries on 5, 12, 19 and 27 January at 10.30am; other family events and exhibitions can be found at awm.gov.au

Summernats 31: Revheads unite at EPIC for four days of flying rubber, crazy cars and high octane fun, running from 4 to 7 January; summernats.com.au

Bush Tucker afterDARK: Explore the ANBG on a twilight ranger-led tour finding out about the bush tucker plants growing at the Gardens; 5 January and 2 February at the Eucalypt Lawn. Bookings: register.eventarc.com/39585

ACT Libraries: A host of events will be held at public libraries across Canberra this summer, including Frankenfest to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Head online to library.act.gov.au/learning/whats_on to see the list and make bookings. 16

ANBG: So much to explore at the Australian National Botanic Gardens including the rainforest gardens, the new treehouse (pictured), the red desert gardens and plenty more; anbg.gov.au

Hit the trails: Explore the bush capital’s natural splendour via its many walking trails; find a ripper walk at environment.act.gov.au/parksconservation/parks-and-reserves

Head to a swimming hole: Pack a picnic blanket, swimmers and your towels and go for a day out at a popular spot on the river, such as the Cotter, Kambah Pool or Pine Island. NPG Starstruck: The Portrait Gallery’s summer blockbuster, Starstruck both celebrates and nurtures connections with the history of Australian cinema. Open until Sunday 4 March; starstruck.gov.au

Tennis: Part of the Australian Pro Tour, the East Hotel Canberra Challenger is a $75,000 professional tennis tournament at the Canberra Tennis Centre, Lyneham, 6-13 January; tennis.com.au/act

NGA HyperReal: Step out of the heat and out of this world for the NGA’s delightful, deviant yet still easily digestible HyperReal. Open till 18 February; nga.gov.au/hyperreal

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At the end of World War II, the world’s population was devastated by an alien virus. Many of those who survived were either mutated or given super powers. Seventy years later and the world is still a dangerous place, especially for the crew and passengers of the steamer Natchez, whose lives and freedom hang in the balance. Edited by George Martin, this is the 24th book in the Wild Cards universe, and contains six interconnected stories from prominent fantasy and science fiction writers. Each of the entertaining stories provides an intriguing insight into a world with superpowers, and they mesh together into a coherent narrative.

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Crais’s novels always make for good exciting reading, and his latest about Los Angeles PI Elvis Cole is another high-octane ride. When Tyson Connor’s mother becomes concerned about her normally nerdish son’s change in behaviour and the money she fi nds hidden in his room, she approaches Cole to make sure that he is not involved in something illegal. Cole quickly links Tyson to a string of burglaries, but when the boy goes missing and the bodies start turning up, he realises that something more sinister is at play. A good one to read between dips in the pool.

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STORY TIME: Extraordinary stories brought to life at the AWM lower galleries on 5, 12, 19 and 27 January 10.30am. More info: awm.gov.au

THE FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS: Some of the best folk and contemporary music artists around will play at St Saviour’s Cathedral Hall Goulburn, Wednesday 24 January as part of the festival.

SUMMERNATS 31: Rev-heads unite! EPIC will be taken over from 4-7 January for one of the nation’s hottest car shows; summernats.com.au BUSH TUCKER AFTERDARK: A twilight rangerled tour exploring the bush tucker plants growing at the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 5 January and 2 February; register. eventarc.com/39585 NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE: Explore the world of Fashion on Film with a special week of events 6-14 January; nfsa.gov.au ARBORETUM AFTER HOURS: Enjoy spectacular views, live music, food and drinks at the National Arboretum on Fridays 5, 12, 19 January 5-9pm. YOUNG MUSIC SOCIETY: Summer music school 8-12 and 15-19 January 9am-3.30pm daily; youngmusicsociety.org.au OPENAIR CINEMAS: At the Patrick White Lawns beside the National Library from 11 January to 25 February with an exciting program of fun, food and flicks. Tickets start at $13; openaircinemas.com.au QUESTACON: The interactive exhibition for the summer holidays, Colour – see the world in a new light features 25 interactive elements; questacon.edu.au JIMMY CARR: The British comic brings his world tour to Canberra’s Royal Theatre, Friday 12 January 8pm; ticketek.com.au INFAMOUS AT THE SPIEGEL TENT: The 18+ cirque cabaret spectacular is back by popular demand from 12 to 28 January 8pm (ThursdaySunday) at Majura Park. UNDER THE SEA: An immersive experience created by the Expressive Art Bungee Youth Resilience group at the Belconnen Community Gallery until 12 January.

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JOE FILISKO & ERIC NODEN: The Chicago Roots duo bring their ultra-rhythmic and highly entertaining sounds to Smith’s Alternative, 13 January; smithsalternative.com ALICE IN WONDERLAND LIVE: The classic tale comes to life on stage for some of the most hilarious, madcap fun at the Canberra Theatre on 14 January 1pm and 4pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au HOME IS WHERE THE HEAT IS: Canberra Glassworks celebrate their 10th anniversary with this exhibition of site-specific works by studio artists throughout their building, until 14 January. M16 ARTSPACE: Three exhibitions; Gesture Light, Rebirth of Reason and Crises of Content all open 18 January, running to 4 February. CANBERRA NATUREART LAB: Learn photography for wildlife and botanical artists at an introductory camera workshop with Irene Lorbergs on 19 January; natureartlab.com.au UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A photographic exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disabilities by award winning artist Belinda Mason at the TAC until 20 January. VISUAL FEAST: Artist Sukhvinder Saggu’s exhibition is on at the Yarralumla Gallery until 26 January. EYRIE CARNIVAL: A burlesque freak show featuring local and interstate performers at Polit Bar; Saturday 20 January.

DAVID SEDARIS: Spend an evening with one of the world’s pre-eminent humour writers, Tuesday 23 January 7.30pm, Canberra Theatre. COLLEGE EXPRESS 9: Works by young artists in Years 11 and 12 from north Canberra colleges on show at Belconnen Arts Centre until 28 January. SHEN YUN 2018: An iconic production involving classical Chinese dance, enchanting orchestral sounds and many more at the Canberra Theatre from 31 January to 1 February; shenyun.com CANBERRA NATUREART LAB: will have an orientation day from 1-3pm on 3 February, so get along for live demonstrations and a chance to meet their great tutors. PAUL DEMPSEY: The respected singer songwriter will perform at the Playhouse Theatre, Saturday 3 February; canberratheatrecentre.com.au AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: will celebrate the music of Tognetti, Tchaikovsky, & Brahms at Llewellyn Hall Saturday 3 February at 8pm; tickets via aco.com.au SOUNDOUT: The 9th year of the annual Jazz and experimental music festival, an explorative sonic arts event, ANU Drill Hall Gallery, 3-4 February. BOYS II MEN & TLC: The two iconic R&B acts will take the stage at the Royal Theatre, Tuesday 6 February; ticketek.com.au 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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Step away from the screens! Summer holidays are the perfect time to head outdoors for play with family and friends. We’ve found some ideas to help you keep the boredom at bay whether you’re home or away.

This is an edited extract from Camping with Kids by Simon McGrath published by Explore Australia $19.99 and is available in stores nationally.

Outdoor games The Matchbox Challenge How many items from around the campsite can be fitted into an empty matchbox? Naturally, a number of empty matchboxes will be required, together with some imagination. Then challenge the kids to set off around the campsite in search of tiny items to jam inside. Cracking fun In the weeks before the holiday, collect a number of empty cardboard egg boxes and paint each ‘dimple’ (the part in which the eggs sit) a different colour. Each box could have a blue, yellow, red, green, brown and white section, for example. At the campsite, give each of the young children an egg box and challenge them to collect as many different things as they can fi nd that both fit into the dimple and correspond with the colours. 24

Deer stalking This is an old Scout game that’s best played in a small area of trees. One person is the ‘deer’ and heads off into the ‘forest’ to await detection but without hiding or crouching down, though they can occasionally move short distances. The other players need to approach from different directions, ideally using the vegetation as cover, to track down and then gradually stalk the deer. Using sight and sound, the deer looks out for the stalkers and when one is spotted, he or she shouts out and points to their position. If correct, that stalker stands up and the game continues until either all stalkers have been identified or someone has got close enough to tag the deer. A time limit can be set and once that’s reached, all the stalkers need to reveal themselves and identify their positions. The closest to the deer wins. The less time available, the faster the game is played. A variation is to blindfold the deer and play the game on ground that has lots of dry twigs and stones. The deer uses hearing to point in the direction of the stalker. Cricketing capers Cricket is a great team game ideal for families but it needs stumps or at least some sort of wicket. So if you don’t have those, try French cricket instead – it’s fun and fast-paced and the wicket is your legs. You still need a bat or tennis racket and a soft ball such as a tennis ball. The aim is to

score as many ‘runs’ as possible before being bowled or caught out. The batsman stands in the middle and the other players surround him or her as fielders. A person bowls with the aim of hitting the person’s legs with the ball below the knee. When the batsman strikes the ball, he or she accumulates runs by passing the bat around their body, switching hands behind their back. Each time it counts as one run. As soon as the ball is back with a fielder in position, that person then bowls. A batsman can only rotate his or her position when the ball is not in anyone’s hand. So if they are facing the wrong direction, the ball can still be bowled and the batsman must try to defend their legs (and score some runs if they’re lucky). The batting duties change hands when either the legs are hit or the ball is caught.

There are a few items that you really mustn’t forget to pack if you want to play a variety of outdoor games on your camping holiday... A bat and ball: Absolutely essential for rounders, cricket and its French counterpart. Quoits: If you’re looking for some simple but competitive family fun, the game of quoits is suitable for the very young and the very old. It’s even better if they play together. Football: Whether you prefer football or rugby, each family member can practise their own kicking accuracy by using the trees as goal posts. Pen and paper: So that an impartial observer can keep a running score. Prizes: For the winners and runners-up. Remember to reward effort, too, and even consider awarding a booby prize for the person who came last in the most games!

Handy hints... Invent your own games Making up your own games can be a fun activity in its own right. Here’s what to think about: Come up with the concept: How do you win? How long should it take to get to that point? Devise the rules: How many players are involved and what are they allowed to do (and just as importantly, what are they definitely not allowed to do)? Invent a name: Call it something wacky and exciting. What will it need? Can you make any necessary equipment yourself? Try it out: Test it on your friends and family, and fine-tune the concept and rules. Let any new campsite friends know where and when you’ll be playing it. Then enjoy the fun.

Join the Smiggle squad When you join the Smiggle squad you get to kick-start your year with a whole lot of fun and good dose of fabulousness! Smiggle has a range of colourful essentials that are bound to make heading back to school that bit cooler. Need a unique backpack? They’ve got it! Got a list of pens and pencils a mile long? They’ll sort it! Want to go back with something no one else has seen before? You’ll fi nd it at Smiggle! Check out just some of the huge range of goodies, gadgets and gizmos released especially for back to school. Everything is available from Smiggle stores or online at www.smiggle.com

Enter to WIN Canberra Weekly has 2 x Smiggle prize packs to be won – one pink, one green. To enter, email competitions@canberraweekly.com.au with ‘Smiggle’ in the subject field. Tell us your name, full contact details and which prize pack you’d prefer to win. Entries close 9am 12 January 2018 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person.

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ACT Policing and Crime Stoppers are reminding the community to think about their home security this summer. Simple measures can often deter intruders, according to Officer in Charge of Belconnen Police Station, Station Sergeant Chris Meagher. “Ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked during the summer months, unless there are adequate security screens in place. If possible, install visible security systems which cover all external doors and windows as this can be an effective deterrent for intruders and thieves.” Report any suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at act. crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

In the 2016-17 financial year, there were 706 incidents of mattresses illegally dumped in the ACT, costing the ACT Government around $16,000 in disposal fees alone. In the present financial year, there have been 220 incidents of mattresses illegally dumped so far. It is an offence under the Litter Act 2004 to dump rubbish in a public place and, if caught, the penalties applied could be up to $7,500. Residents can recycle their mattresses through Soft Landing at Hume which stops items going to landfill with almost 90% of mattress components recycled. Soft Landing will come and collect from $30.65 per mattress or they can be dropped off to Soft Landing from $24.

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Peter Blackshaw’s starry donation In keeping with the happy holiday spirit, Peter Blackshaw Real Estate has generously handed over a big $41,068.67 cheque to local charity Stella Bella Little Stars Foundation. Launched in 2012 by Suzanne Tunks, Stella Bella Little Stars Foundation helps children in the ACT region who are living with serious longterm illnesses and their families who may be struggling financially while caring for them. In an Australian first, earlier this year the Foundation also opened Stella Bella Children’s Centre in Fyshwick, an all-inclusive childcare facility offering mainstream childcare rooms alongside a specialised respite and occasional care unit for chronically ill children aged 0-5 years. Tunks founded the non-profit organisation following the death of her nine-month-old daughter due to a rare heart condition in 2010. “Peter Blackshaw Real Estate was born and bred in Canberra, and our success comes from this amazing community we are part of and we want to give back,” says the agency’s franchise operations manager Narelle Casey. “We chose Stella Bella Little Stars Foundation because they do an incredible job delivering key services and support to local families in Canberra.”

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Through their ‘workout to help out’ effort which saw offices, clients, friends and family exercising to raise money combined with a $20,000 donation through the Peter Blackshaw Real Estate charitable giving program, the company was able to donate the whopping cheque to the charity. Peter Blackshaw Gungahlin’s charity golf day held in December also raised an additional $22,000, raising the total donation to over $63,000. The agency has raised in excess of $144,000 for the charity since the relationship began in 2014.

Boost for Red Nose In the spirit of giving, the realestate.com.au team in Canberra gave Red Nose a $10,000 boost towards its fundraising efforts at the Christmas in Glebe Park event, where Red Nose was the charity partner. Pictured is Taryn Langdon (left) from Red Nose accepting the cheque from Mark Garner and Lauren Kerkin of realestate.com.au.

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One Agency Gamarra & Co is committed to landlords... EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE - GUARANTEED! We are not a traditional real estate agency where our focus is predominately on sales - we are passionate about property management, and providing an industry leading service at a reasonable price. You will always receive immediate, personal, experienced service from one of the Directors - guaranteed. WE WILL SAVE YOU MONEY! We don’t believe in hidden extras*. Our management fee is a simple 8.8% with no hidden charges. We don’t charge for inspections or a fee to pick up the phone and answer your call. We believe in transparency, honesty, and value for money. We also guarantee our service, if at any point you are not happy with the service received, we will refund your fees. No questions asked. WE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU Communication is key. At One Agency Gamarra & Co, we abide by a strict close of business policy - your email or call will always be answered on the same day, and we aim for a 24-48 hour turn around. You deal exclusively with Bryan (the Principal), therefore guaranteeing the highest level of personal service. YOUR INVESTMENT IS IN THE MOST CAPABLE HANDS As professional investors ourselves, we provide a truly unique approach to property management. Having bought, rented and sold numerous personal investments, as well as being involved in residential development, Bryan has an intimate understanding of the rental market and how to best market and manage your property. One Agency Gamarra & Co offers one of Canberra’s lowest all inclusive management fees of 8.8%, while providing an exceptional level of marketing, including professional photos as standard.

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Bryan Gamarra One Agency Gamarra & Co P.O. Box 5159 . Braddon ACT 2612 Email bryang@oneagency.com.au Phone 0405 660 842 Office 02 6243 3693

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• Views to the North, East & South

Sale $1,225,000 View By Appointment with agent Contact Vivienne Marris 0402 101343

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3 BED | 1 BATH | 4 CAR

Jamberoo 990 Jamberoo Road Sale $1,435,000 View By Appointment with agent Contact Vivienne Marris 0402 101343

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ELDERS Real Estate | 20 Allowrie Street, Jamberoo 2533 02 4236 0891 (7 days) | Vivienne Marris 0402 101 343

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Celebrity Birthday

4 JANUARY – 10 JANUARY, 2018

catherine, duchess of cambridge

in the

STARS STARS

9 January 1982

WITh PATSY BENNETT

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Throughout the coming year, Catherine will hear more good news about a loved one, such as the birth of a child or a new romance. It will be a time when she needs to let people go their own way as much as possible. This is a good time not to poke her nose in where it’s not wanted. If someone does require her help, Catherine will be happy to listen.

ARIes mar 21 – apr 20

CANCeR June 22 – July 22

lIbRA sepT 24 – ocT 23

You'll appreciate the time to meet like-

Developments in your career

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You'll enjoy a change of pace at home

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which key joint decisions can be

or with family. If you're prone to

go awry, focus on your ability to

collaborations may take the focus.

made. Be well-informed, especially

overspend, leave your credit card

adjust to circumstances and avoid

The chance to spread your wings

regarding work and health matters.

at home when you're shopping, as

taking developments personally.

will appeal. Avoid allowing your

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you're likely to get into debt if you

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doubts to dictate your actions. Be

are best viewed philosophically.

don't. Domestic developments are

cards for some lucky Capricorns.

bold and courageous.

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the most likely to incur costs.

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TAuRus apr 21 – may 21

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sCORPIO ocT 24 – nov 22

Where you have sown seeds in the

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Key news towards the weekend

The alignment of Mars and Jupiter

past – either at work or simply in acts

a partnership and an adventure,

could include the chance to broaden

in Scorpio this weekend could bring

of kindness – good karma will find

such as travel, will catch your focus.

your horizons via a trip or visitors.

strong ideas and passions to the

its way to you this week. Someone

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surface. A particular discussion or

may feel vulnerable and will need

your corner, so a little tact will work

weekend. Family will boost your

meeting will be enlightening and

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domestic circumstances, bringing

could signal a fresh way to get ahead

money after bad.

their side of the coin.

change at the very least.

with a personal or work matter.

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sAgITTARIus nov 23 – dec 21

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A reunion or the return to an old

which your favourite interests take

collaboration. You may enjoy the

motivate you to re-evaluate your

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flight. In the process, you may feel a

chance to speak with like-minded

life. A financial matter may involve

the surface. You may experience

little vulnerable, or even unwilling

people about matters that are closest

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an ego or financial boost. An

to try something new. An outgoing

to your heart. Avoid allowing others'

to avoid gambling. Rely on careful

unexpected development at the

while well-informed approach will

prejudices to dictate what you will

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weekend could be ideal, but if not,

work well for you.

and won't do.

random comments to heart.

ensure you maintain perspective.

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WORDfILL

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22 words: Good

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plum tomato

answers

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4X4

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Puzzles

Brain Busters 1.

wealth, luck or death?

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Which US artist painted American Gothic (1930)?

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In what year did Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge officially open?

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Who directed the 2009 film Bran Nue Dae?

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Which band released the 1993 debut studio album August and Everything After?

10. In which country was action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme born?

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HOME MAINTENANCE

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Interior & exterior Residential Commercial Heritage Real estate Body corporate/ Strata

PLUMBING

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ROOFING

RUBBISH REMOVALS

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0407 789 258 In this action-packed thriller, Liam Neeson plays an insurance salesman, Michael, on prideroofingcanberra.com.au his daily commute home, which quickly becomes anything but routine. After being contacted by a mysterious stranger, Michael is forced to uncover the identity of a hidden passenger on his train before the last stop. As he works against the clock to solve the puzzle, he realises a deadly plan is unfolding and is unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy. One that carries life and death stakes for himself and his fellow passengers. The Commuter (M) releases in cinemas nationally from 18 January. www.thecommutermovie.com.au

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My favourite things CHAIR “First occupied by eminent mentors Professors Ralph Slatyer, Barry Osmond and Ian Cowan, the chair was bought for Professor Ralph Slatyer when the Department of Environmental Biology was first established. He was my first mentor (other than my father) and advised me to do physics before biology.“

FAMILY “The family is fundamentally the most important element. They buoy you up when things are tough, and keep you realistic when you start getting full of yourself. I enjoy my wider family, too.”

DRYSDALE PAINTING Photo Kierrie Brewer

Graham collaborated with Richard Richards and his CSIRO team who bred a water-efficient wheat variety called Drysdale. Russell Drysdale painted many evocative scenes of drought-ravaged western NSW in the 1940s. This painting is called The Drover’s Wife.

Dr Graham Farquhar 2018 ACT Senior Australian of the Year

Biophysicist Dr Graham Farquhar AO is the 2018 ACT Senior Australian of the Year. After growing up with a Tasmanian farming family background, Graham has used his love of science to deliver practical benefits to the agricultural sector. He has received a string of accolades during his distinguished career for his research examining how water-efficient crops can protect food security in a changing climate. In 2017 he became the first Australian to win a Kyoto Prize – the most prestigious international award for fields not traditionally honoured with a Nobel Prize. From his long-term base at the Australian National University, Graham is tackling some of the most profound challenges facing humanity and the environment. 66

PIE Graham jogs up to the ANU bakery daily to get his favourite pie. “By keeping some aspects of daily life routine, it makes it easier to be adventurous in the research aspects. Many pie wraps have been used to derive mathematical relationships and stimulate lunch-time discussions.”

FARQUHAR LABORATORY The Farquhar Laboratory Team works from ‘The Shed’, while the main building has been gutted and refurbished. “Having to move all our laboratory equipment into unsuitable environments has been a strain, but the team has rallied and developed a rapport, and everybody is helpful to each other, and it has been pretty special.”

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