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With last Tuesday being a public holiday, our usual deadline was moved forward 24 hours to Monday, so the winners of the 2021 Australian of the Year awards were yet to be revealed at time of going to press. (We’ve since uploaded details online at canberraweekly.com.au.)

A quick poll in the CW office saw us voting ACT Australian of the Year, Professor Brendan Murphy, most likely to take out the top gong for his leadership in the early stages of the pandemic as Australia’s then Chief Medical Officer.

It is widely believed his expert advice to close Australia’s international borders in those early days helped prevent the first wave taking hold back in March.

Whoever wins, they’ll no doubt be a deserved winner. We’re also very proud of Patricia Anderson AO, the 2021 ACT Senior Australian of the Year; Tara McClelland, the 2021 ACT Young Australian of the Year; and Timothy Miller of Lids4Kids, the 2021 ACT Local Hero. You do us proud.

Reasons to be grateful this past week include a cool afternoon exploring the Know My Name exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia, redeeming Xmas gift vouchers in the air-conditioned comfort of a major shopping centre on Sunday, helpful retail staff, the punch of fresh homegrown basil sprinkled over pasta, restorative yoga, and a neighbour sharing their plum harvest. Take care.

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news Canberra is Australia’s most expensive city to rent The Canberra rental market is in crisis. More expensive rental prices and competition for accommodation are putting homes out of ordinary Canberrans’ reach, and community organisations fear the consequences if this continues.

For the first time in a decade, Canberra is the most expensive city in Australia to rent both houses and units, according to Domain’s December 2020 rental report. Average house rents rose $20 to $600, and unit rents to $495 a week.

The supply of available housing is low, and almost all is expensive. The estimated number of vacant rentals is 24% lower than last year, Domain stated, while less than 5% of accommodation on the market is affordable housing, according to the Real Estate Institute of the ACT. Would-be renters are waiting weeks for a unit, and bidding above the asking price to secure a home. Others are moving out of the ACT altogether.

“This clearly shows that the market is failing renters in the ACT,” Deb Pippen, executive officer of the Tenants’ Union ACT, said. “The situation is that there are simply not enough rental properties.”

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Historically, Ms Pippen said, the ACT market was always tight at the start of the year, as students and workers move to town. Some had expected this year to be different, with fewer overseas students – but the demand is still there.

The price of rentals is causing severe financial stress, according to the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS). Last year, 9,500 out of 22,000 low-income rental households in the ACT (43%) spent 35% of their income on keeping a roof over their heads. A welfare support recipient on the Disability Support Pension, JobSeeker, Youth Allowance or Parenting Payment Single would not be able to afford any private rental in the ACT or Queanbeyan region without the Coronavirus Supplement, according to Anglicare’s 2020 Rental Affordability Snapshot.

The ACT Government is well aware of the problem. “Canberra’s higher-than-average incomes mask the challenge we face in providing affordable private rental housing for families on lower incomes,” a government spokesperson said.

The government, Ms Pippen argued, should acknowledge that the market was failing, and

build more public and community housing.

“Unfortunately, this is not an instant fix, but the commitment has to be made because the problem will not disappear. People will continue to move to the ACT and seek housing.”

Investment in social housing, ACTCOSS states, has not kept up with population growth and community need. The ACT has a shortfall of some 30,000 public housing dwellings; and more than 2,700 people are waiting on average three and a half years for social housing. Last year, almost 1,600 Canberrans were homeless (based on the 2016 Census; the government estimates that only around 50 are sleeping rough). That figure could rise.

“The high cost of housing, the shortage of social housing, and the low level of JobKeeper and other Commonwealth income support payments means that there is a high risk that more Canberrans will find themselves facing poverty and homelessness,” Dr Emma Campbell, ACTCOSS CEO, said.

- Nick Fuller Visit canberraweekly.com.au for more.

Australian National University (ANU) researcher, Dr Jillian Guthrie, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her significant service to Indigenous health and justice reinvestment policy.

Dr Guthrie is a descendant of the Wiradjuri people of western NSW and has lived on Ngunnawal country, in Canberra, for over 20 years, working on health-related research projects with a particular focus on the relationship between criminal justice and health.

Dr Guthrie says she was surprised but thrilled when she was told she would be receiving the Order of Australia for her work.

“I acknowledge that these awards really recognise and represent all the people that I’ve worked with as well around these projects that I’ve been involved in,” she said.

“I feel that I was just simply doing what I set out to do.”

In March 2009, Dr Guthrie was appointed as a Research Fellow at the Australian Institute of

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) in Canberra. She is also a member of the NHMRC-funded Indigenous Offender Health Research Capacity Building Group (IOHR-CBG).

During her time at ANU and in her other appointments, she has researched and written extensively about the need for more efforts to be made by states and territories to divert Indigenous offenders from prison.

One of her most recent projects with ANU explores the potential of justice reinvestment in Cowra, NSW. Dr Guthrie was the principal investigator and worked with the communities to gain an understanding of what that might mean to them.

“It is about communities being enabled to not send their people away, particularly their young people, for crimes that are low level crimes …

That’s one project that I guess I am most proud of in recent years.”

Some of her other work includes volunteering for Orange Sky Laundry, a mobile laundry and shower

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ANU researcher honoured for services to Indigenous health

Dr Jillian Guthrie AM has been honoured for almost 30 years of service to Indigenous health and justice reinvestment policy.

service that assists homeless people.

Dr Guthrie has worked in Indigenous health for close to 30 years and she said receiving the honour is opening a platform for “bringing other Indigenous students along” from ANU. “I have the opportunity here to work with Indigenous epidemiologists and medical students and researchers and I think it’s a great way of creating a space for more Indigenous scholars to come along.”

- Erin Cross Find an extended list of Australia Day Honours recipients in the ACT at canberraweekly.com.au

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news Australia Day 2021 Honours: Canberra locals on the list Australians who have served the community “in almost every way conceivable” were congratulated by the Governor-General David Hurley on Tuesday 26 January, as they were added to the Australia Day 2021 Honours List.

Well-known Canberrans on the list included Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron, who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, and journalist, editor and emcee Genevieve Jacobs, recognised for her significant service to broadcast media and the community.

Canberra Weekly assembled a list of locals who feature on this year’s General Division and Meritorious Awards lists. Find more details online at canberraweekly.com.au

GENERAL DIVISION Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia Mr Malcolm John Hazell CVO AM, ACT. Member (AM) of the Order of Australia Professor Emily Banks; Mr Stephen James Byron; Dr Paul Craft; Dr Gregory John Fealy; Dr Jillian Anne Guthrie; Mrs Genevieve Mary Jacobs; Colonel William James Kelly (Retd);

Mrs Sotiria Liangis OAM; Dr Paul William Roche; Mr Allan Ernest Williams.

Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia Mrs Coralie Pearl Amos; Mrs Elizabeth Avery; Ms Tanya Barden; Mr Douglas James Brown; Calvin Thomas Bruton; Ms Brenda Mary De Bes; Mr Christopher Diener; Mr John Robert Evans; Emeritus Professor John Philips Hardy; Mr Abdul Rahman Hashim; Mrs Wanda Horky; The late Mrs Ismini (Pitsa) Parrett; Mr Duncan Grant Taylor RFD ED; Mr George Roger Wainwright.

Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia “for significant service to the aviation infrastructure sector, and to tourism”. File image

MERITORIOUS AWARDS

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Public Service Medal (PSM) Federal: Ms Caroline Ann Edwards; Dr Marion Joy Healy; Ms Rachel Joy Henry; Dr Doug Marmion; Ms Lisa Schofield; Mr Andrew Shaw Todd; Mr Paul David Way; Ms Jennifer Elizabeth Wilkinson.

ACT: Mr Mark Huxley; Ms Anita Perkins; Ms Narelle Joy Rivers.

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There were two Australians appointed Officer of the Order, 11 appointed Member of the Order and 15 awarded Medal of the Order. Seventy were awarded Distinguished and Conspicuous Awards. As the Military Honours List did not include the location of those appointed and awarded honours in 2021, CW was unable to identify only those from the ACT. Anyone can nominate any Australian for an award in the Order of Australia. If you know someone worthy, nominate them at www.gg.gov.au

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news Financial support for solar power and EVs in budget More Canberra households will be able to install solar panels on their rooves and household battery storage, switch from gas to more energy-efficient appliances, and get interest-free loans for zeroemission electric vehicles (EVs), ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced last week.

These initiatives are part of the ACT Government’s plan to make Canberra a zero emissions city by 2045 – as Labor and the Greens promised at the last election.

Speaking at the SolarHub warehouse, Mitchell, on Thursday 21 January, Mr Barr and Shane Rattenbury, Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, announced the government would invest $307 million over the next five years to deliver their climate agenda, beginning with this year’s Budget.

“Canberrans have made it very clear that they expect the government to take the lead on climate action,” Mr Rattenbury said. “The initiatives are designed to help Canberrans make the transition away from the fossil fuel past to the clean energy future.”

Last year, the ACT became the first jurisdiction outside Europe with a population of more than

100,000 to achieve 100% renewable energy; at the same time, it reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% on 1990 levels.

The government intends to further reduce emissions by 50-60% by 2025, and to zero by 2045.

Emissions from transport and burning fossil fuel gas remain the Territory’s two biggest sources of greenhouse gas, Mr Rattenbury said; the initiatives will help Canberrans to adopt environmentally friendly power sources.

According to Mr Barr, the biggest obstacle to most ACT households transitioning to clean technology was the upfront financial cost. The government will establish a $150 million interestfree loan program, the Sustainable Household Scheme, so that middle-income Canberrans can borrow up to $15,000 to install rooftop solar panels, household battery storage, zero-emission vehicles, and efficient electric appliances that are cheaper to run and better for the environment. This was an election promise last year.

Households should be able to register their interest in April. Although a small number of loans will be issued this year, Mr Barr said the vast bulk of the scheme would be undertaken over the

following three years.

A third of the ACT’s population could take part; Mr Barr expects a minimum of 10,000 applicants, and possibly as many as 60,000.

Ben Masters, chief executive of solar equipment supplier SolarHub, welcomed the government’s investment in the industry.

“It’s great to see the government support all areas of this market. They’re obviously very ambitious with their respects to renewable energy.

“I think this money will open the door up for people who weren’t able to purchase [equipment] previously – people perhaps on slightly lower incomes who didn’t have $10,000 lying around to invest in a solar and battery system,” he said.

A 6.6 kilowatt system varied from $6,000 at entry level to $10,000 for a premium system, which would degrade more slowly, lasting up to 25 years. Mr Masters speculated that some people may invest in a premium system, since the interest-free loan meant they could now afford it.

- Nick Fuller Find an extended version of this story online at canberraweekly.com.au

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news Mimi the cat is putting a paw down and saying something needs to change as cat containment laws prevent her from being walked around her neighbourhood.

Mimi’s owner, Emerson Riley, has been walking her feline using a cat harness for over four years and she is petitioning ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr to change to the Domestic Animals Act 2000 so she can walk Mimi in her suburb.

Ms Riley started using a cat harness after adopting Mimi from the RSPCA in 2016, when she realised her cat wanted to explore the outside world.

After moving into a new apartment in a cat containment area, Ms Riley was informed by City Services that walking Mimi around her suburb using a harness could incur a $1,600 fine.

“About a year ago I wanted to buy my own apartment … I called Domestic Animal Services

to check to see could I walk her on a lead. They said, ‘Absolutely you can walk her on a lead or on a harness, she is contained, that’s fine’,” Ms Riley said.

“I went ahead and purchased the apartment, moved in November and just recently they told me that she’s not allowed to be out in a harness at all; she needs to be contained in the home. I would never have bought there if I had known, because she loves being outside so much.”

Designed to protect native wildlife and pet cats, the Domestic Animals Act 2000 states cats in cat containment suburbs are always to be contained on their owner’s premises.

For the cat, it means they need to be kept in a completely or partly enclosed space that they cannot escape from. It is recommended that the cat is kept totally in indoors but building an outdoor enclosure or “cat proofing” the backyard are also acceptable options.

However, Ms Riley has no outdoor area for

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Let Mimi walk: petition to amend ACT cat containment laws

Mimi the cat is putting a paw down and saying something needs to change as cat containment laws prevent her from being walked around her neighbourhood.

Mimi to explore.

“I’m under no illusions that cats are predators, but she’s contained when she’s on a harness,” she said.

“My ultimate hope is to have an amendment to the law that would allow her to walk in her neighbourhood on a lead.”

- Erin Cross Find an extended version of this story, more photos and comments online at canberraweekly.com.au

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news Draft cat plan to review containment legislation The subject of cat containment is being considered by the ACT Government, including community comments on a draft cat plan.

According to the Draft ACT Cat Plan 2019-29, the expansion of cat containment is an objective the ACT Government has committed to investigate, including options for increasing the containment areas. The plan also includes a review of definitions of cat containment in legislation to allow cats to be contained “on leash”.

“Any potential changes to relevant legislation will be made in the best interests of the domesticated animals and the ACT’s broader natural environment,” said a Transport Canberra and City Services spokesperson.

According to RSPCA ACT CEO,

Michelle Robertson, keeping cats contained night and day keeps them and native wildlife safe.

“Keeping cats inside reduces the risk of them getting sick, being hurt or dying in an accident, reduces the risk of strays, minimises the potential or harming or killing of other animals and gives them the better chance to enjoy a longer, healthier life,” she said.

Ms Robertson said where options are limited for the pet owner and the cat is happy to be walked on a harness, outdoor exercise using a harness will meet the cat’s specific needs. However, there are some risks.

“Cats do not behave the same as dogs on a lead,” she said.

“Walking outdoors can expose cats to unfamiliar scents they find threatening, expose them to

frightening experiences including dogs, strange people, loud noises and cars … When alarmed, most cats will likely attempt to flee.

“If collars and incorrect harnesses are used, cats can easily slip out or may choke if they escape and become entangled.”

Where possible, RSPCA ACT recommends providing your cat with a cat-proof enclosure or enclosed yard with cat-proof fencing. Creating a secure outdoor area that is both escape-proof and animal-proof can allow the cat to choose where they spend their time.

“Cats will still need plenty of enrichment, scratching posts, food and water as well as protection from weather to ensure they are kept safe and healthy,” she said.

“The main things your cat

The ACT Government has committed to investigate expanding cat containment areas in the Territory. File image.

needs to keep them happy and healthy are choice and variety in these five basic resources: resting and hiding places, food, water, toileting areas and places to scratch.

“All you have to do is offer more than one choice for each resource, then let your cat decide for him or herself.

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cover story As a high-income, well-educated and well-resourced community, the social disadvantage of Canberra’s 8,000 children from low-income households can sometimes be overlooked and with the new school year ramping up, so too can the costs.

In response, the national charity GIVIT is calling for community donations to ensure our vulnerable children have everything they need to be happy, healthy and confident at school.

GIVIT ACT engagement coordinator, Kristi Clark, said without the basic supplies such as uniforms, shoes, workbooks, lunchboxes and various technology, children can suffer mentally and emotionally in the classroom.

“Showing up on day one without a backpack, lunchbox or an adequate pair of shoes leaves

them with the feeling of exclusion, isolation and increased anxiety,” she said.

“Something as simple as a lunchbox sets a child up for success with the nourishment they need to learn and grow.

“Thousands of children in the ACT go hungry every day. A family receiving a lunchbox and bag as a donation means more funds are available to fill that bag with nourishing food.”

Ms Clark said despite the ACT’s relatively stable economy during the coronavirus recession, the Capital Region still faced an increased need for support and GIVIT were bracing themselves for the impending lowering of welfare payments.

On the GIVIT website, there are over 1,000 items needed for disadvantaged Canberra families

facing various complex factors of poverty.

Ms Clark said some of the most in need were international students and non-citizens ineligible for government support and single parents living in transitional housing after escaping domestic violence, which has increased during the recession.

Among GIVIT’s clients was an Indigenous family with five children who were struggling to make ends meet.

“This indigenous family have a complex past and have thrived even when they have been faced with many challenges,” Ms Clark said.

“The parents have mental illness and strive to ensure their children (aged between 12 and 16) attend school and maintain their education.

“Their children would appreciate assistance with school uniforms and

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GIVIT’s school supply drive making pupils smile

National charity GIVIT is calling for community donations to ensure vulnerable children have everything they need to be happy, healthy and confident at school.

book packs. As they attend different schools across Canberra, a large percentage of their income is used in petrol and the reminder of the Centrelink payments cover rent and utilities with no spare change.”

GIVIT are taking donations until the end of February, through the website or suitable items can be dropped off at the ACT offices of their partner, LJ Hooker.

Visit givit.org.au/back-to-school to find out more.

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The 5:30am Club Canberra founder Emily Davidson says there’s a seat waiting for anyone interested in attending the new early morning meetup. Image: Kerrie Brewer.

Early birds ‘win the day’ at new Canberra club Canberra photographer Emily Davidson wasn’t always a morning person; she tried all sorts of different alarms to help her hop out of bed in the past, including asking friends to call her mobile first thing in the morning.

That changed when she founded The 5:30am Club Canberra, inspired by the first iteration of the early morning coworking trend that began in Sydney and has since spread to major cities along the east and south coasts of the continent.

Rising before the sun three days a week, the Canberran club meets at Braddon café Eighty/ Twenty for an ‘hour of power’ from 6am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

It’s free to attend and there’s no need to RSVP or commit to attending every meeting – show up when it suits and look for the table with a toy llama called Kuzco.

Miss Davidson said the club has grown steadily since it kicked off in the first week of January 2021, attracting people from different walks of life who share a common desire to

reclaim a few hours of the week to do something they care about.

“What I find is that when I’ve been to The 5.30am Club, I’m on a high for the rest of the morning and that flows onto the rest of the day as well,” she said.

“If you start your day off on a positive foot then you’re going to have a good day.”

Miss Davidson said attendees focused on whatever took their fancy, be it journaling, reading, studying, or catching up on emails.

“There’s no age limit, you don’t have to be in a particular industry or anything like that.

“I think as long as you’ve got a positive attitude and you want to be there then that’s all you need.”

In between focused work, the crew orders a steady supply of hot drinks and smoothies and get to know one another.

“One person is launching a start-up at the moment, one is working on their studies, another just loves to read.

“Our motto is ‘Win the morning, win the day’.”

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sport Cavs sweep Blue Sox in Lismore The Lifeline Canberra Cavalry was at full strength for the first time this Australian Baseball League (ABL) season and it showed as they took a convincing 4-0 series win against the Sydney Blue Sox in Lismore last weekend.

The Cavalry dominated the first contest against the Blue Sox on Friday 22 January, scoring six runs in the opening two innings to set up a 9-3 victory.

The Cavs kept on rolling in the double header on Saturday 23 January, winning both games 7-1 and 3-1.

The best game was saved for last, but the Cavs were still too strong to round out the perfect weekend with an 8-6 triumph. The Cavalry outscored the Blue Sox 27-11 over the four games.

The Canberra Cavalry outscored the Sydney Blue Sox 27-11 over four games for a clean sweep in Lismore on 22-24 January. Image supplied.

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At a glance Canberra United salvage draw against Perth Canberra United has missed the chance to go atop the W-League ladder with a thrilling 1-1 draw against Perth Glory at a scorching Viking Park in Canberra on Sunday 24 January.

The game was scoreless until the 86th minute when the Glory looked to have snatched victory through Elizabeth Anton.

However, it took United just one minute to hit back after substitute Hayley Taylor-Young’s strike hit the post and went in to share the points.

United now sit third on the ladder after their first four games, just one point behind the firstplaced Sydney FC. The Canberra United game originally scheduled for 30 January in Perth has been postponed, and the team’s next match is scheduled for

Monday 8 February 4.35pm against Sydney FC Women at Netsrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah NSW. For more information, visit canberraunited.com.au

Giants to head west in AFLW opener The GWS Giants will now head to Western Australia to take on the Fremantle Dockers in round one of the AFLW season after the league updated the fixture.

The Giants will take on the Dockers at Fremantle Oval on Sunday 31 January before facing the West Coast Eagles in round two at Norwood Oval in Adelaide on Saturday 6 February.

After relocating to Albury on 1 January, the Giants moved to Adelaide last week where they will remain in a hub until at least the completion of round two.

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GIVIT donation of the week: building tools Two local organisations are gathering tools, new and used, to support the Bega Valley communities who are rebuilding after the devastating Black Summer bushfires. The initiative has been coined the ‘Grandparents Treasure Chest’, a converted shipping container, being a hub for bringing together residents as they recover. The instruments needed include garden tools, circular saws, belt sanders, fencing tools, titling kit, cordless drills and various home building tools both manual and electric.

Most tools will be given directly to people impacted by bushfire, while some will become part of a lending library for borrowing throughout the Bega Valley. Donations can be delivered or posted to the organisation. To donate, visit givit.org.au/donate-items, search by category “Tools”, ACT, 100km+ range. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

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Sarge’s 10km for $10k Walk is back!

Lifeline Canberra Cavalry mascot Sarge is back at it for 2021, aiming to walk 10km to raise at least $10,000 for Lifeline Canberra. Events like Sarge’s Walk continue to remind us that we are greater together, and the Canberra community continues to support those in need. With the long-range forecast for Saturday 30 January looking to be at least 30oC, this will indeed be a trek for Sarge who will be decked out head to toe in his usual mascot attire.

Sarge will walk from Bentspoke at Braddon at 3pm to MIT Ballpark at Narrabundah ahead of an ABL game. Sarge’s alter ego Josh Williams said more than 20 people will participate this year, including Lifeline Canberra CEO Carrie Leeson, fellow Lifeline Canberra ambassadors and Canberra Raiders star player Jack Wighton. To donate to Sarge’s Walk, visit personalchallenge.gofundraise.com.au/page/Josh-9873889.

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Women Return to Work program SPARK in partnership with ACT Government Office for Women, Uniting Care Kippax and The Community Studio (Canberra) will be delivering a range of workshops to assist women who wish to re-enter the paid workforce. Targeting women living across Canberra, these workshops will include: creating professional resumes and cover letters; applying for jobs; online and government job applications; job interview preparation; exploring your career options; maintaining personal presentation and dressing for the workplace; specialised workshops and guest speakers targeting – time management, stress management, goal setting, yoga and movement; up to 2 hours of individualised career development coaching from The Community Studio (Canberra); and ongoing one-on-one support from SPARK mentors.

Eligibility criteria apply. For more information or book a place, please contact Shayla at Ginninderry on 1800 316 900 or email spark@ginninderry.com

Another Chance op shop A project of Mosaic Baptist Church, Another Chance op shop at Scullin shops has reopened for 2021 trading and welcomes customers from across Canberra and surrounds. Open 10am-4.30pm weekdays and 10am-1pm Saturdays offering a great selection with monthly specials.

Like Another Chance op shop on Facebook for more information.

Red Dove Preloved Clothing Red Dove Preloved Clothing reopens for 2021 from Thursday to Saturday 4-6 February and March 9am-1pm at Tuggeranong Uniting Church, Comrie Street, Wanniassa (opposite Erindale shopping centre). An auditorium full of great bargains in clothing, linen, bric-a-brac, books and DVDs.

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Folk Dance Canberra classes Free teenage world dance classes: Learn folk dances from around the world in a relaxed, friendly community with Folk Dance Canberra (FDC) on Fridays (during school term) 5.15-6pm. Taught by teenagers with adult supervision (qualified dance teacher). No previous experience needed.

Everyone is welcome.

Children’s world dance classes: World dance classes give children a taste of cultural traditions through the joy of dancing together. Classes improve fitness and coordination in a relaxed way without competitions or dresscode. When (during school term): 2-4 years (with parent or carer) Thursdays 9.30-10am; 4-6 years Fridays 3.304.10pm; 8-12 years Fridays 4.20-5pm.

Cost: $8 per class. At FDC, 114 Maitland Street, Hackett. Enquiries: 0420 524 412 (Rebecca), email folkdancecanberra@gmail.com or visit folkdancecanberra.org.au

Free pelvic floor workshops Women of all ages are invited to attend a free pelvic floor workshop presented by a physiotherapist from Canberra Health Services on Wednesday 3 February 9.30am-12.30pm at Belconnen Community Health Centre, 56 Lathlain St, Belconnen. This workshop will provide information, education and self-help strategies for women who are experiencing continence problems or wishing to prevent them. Bookings essential. Please contact the Community Heath Intake Team on 5124 9977.

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State and territory recipients in the 2021 Australian of the Year Awards attended a reception at Government House (Yarralumla), Canberra on Sunday 24 January.

2021 Australian of the Year Awards reception at Government House, Yarralumla. Photos Salty Dingo.

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Chocolate-hazelnut muffin cones Makes 6

Fry it up!

Did you get an air fryer for Christmas? Well, once you’ve done the obligatory chips and hash browns, try your hand at something a little different! Our food writer Libby Kimber has found some recipes that will make you fall in love with your air fryer, and you can even get the kids involved, too.

Recipes from Air Fryer Express by George Georgievski, Published by Plum, RRP $26.99, Photography by Nikole Ramsay.

Mac ’n’ cheese

Firstly, cook the penne in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer to a round baking dish that will fit in your air fryer.

Serves 4

Melt half the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add the breadcrumbs and stir well. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool a little.

300g dried penne 75g butter 80g fresh breadcrumbs 3 Tbsp plain flour 1 tsp mustard powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 300ml warm milk 150g grated cheddar 100g buffalo mozzarella, roughly torn 50g (1/2 cup) grated parmesan Finely chopped chives, to serve

Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add the rest of the butter. Let it melt, then add the flour and stir for about 20 seconds.

Sprinkle in the mustard powder and smoked paprika, then remove from the heat and add the milk while stirring constantly. Return to medium heat and slowly bring the mixture to the boil – take your time and enjoy the process, watching as it gradually thickens. After a couple of minutes, add the cheddar and stir until it melts, then stir through the mozzarella.

Pour the oozing cheese sauce over the penne and sprinkle the buttery breadcrumbs and parmesan over the top. Once everything is in, transfer the dish to your air fryer, crank it to 180°C and cook for 15 minutes. This will look (and taste) absolutely to die for, so all you need to do now is scatter over some chives and serve.

Tip: You can serve the mac ’n’ cheese with a salad of green leaves and cherry tomatoes. Make a simple dressing by combining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, 1 crushed garlic clove and 1 teaspoon of mustard. Add a side of garlic bread and you’ll be high-fiving yourself. You can also make a big batch of this and freeze portions to eat later in the week.

250ml (1 cup) milk 1 egg 2 Tbsp melted butter 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour 1 Tbsp sugar 6 flat-bottom ice cream cones 1 kids’ medicine syringe 3 Tbsp chocolate–hazelnut spread (or more if you’re a rebel) 2 Tbsp icing sugar, sifted I love using my protein shaker for this recipe, so crack the lid and add the milk, egg, butter, flour and sugar. Now shake it up so that the mixture looks like a thickshake – this will take about 2 minutes. If you don’t have a protein shaker you can whisk the ingredients in a bowl.

Sit the ice cream cones upright on your work surface and pour in the muffin mixture until you get 2cm from the top. Remember, these bad boys will rise and we don’t want them to cause a mess. Pop the cones upright in the air fryer, turn the dial to 175°C and cook for 7 minutes.

Now comes the wow part. Grab the medicine syringe and, using kitchen scissors, snip the top off so you have a bigger hole. Put the syringe in the chocolate–hazelnut spread and suck it up – you should have about 5ml of spread. Now stick the syringe into a muffin and inject the chocolate– hazelnut spread into the centre. If you’re a rebel, repeat the process again; otherwise, move on to the next muffin cone.

Dust the icing sugar over the top of the cones and eat them.

Tip: It’s okay to add two, three or four lots of chocolate–hazelnut spread into the muffins, just don’t tell anyone. If you don’t want to use chocolate–hazelnut spread, you can melt some dark or white chocolate instead. Peace out.

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The latest in foodie news, events and products.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

business like Mee’s Sushi Manuka could be intimidating for an incoming owner, Mee has personally promised to provide full training of the entire business operation as part of the sale.

For more on this story, visit canberraweekly.com.au

Canberra institution Mee’s Sushi Manuka is up for sale, with owners Mee and Jong deciding it’s time to retire and take a well-earned break.

A sign that’s been on the door since they closed over Christmas on 21 December explains their flagship store will reopen as soon as “the new management team is ready”, with the institution up for sale after 18 years of serving their popular fare.

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The Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival is returning to the Capital this year, set to be held on Saturday 20 March in the grounds of the Mercure Canberra and the adjoining lawns of Batman and Gooreen Streets in Braddon. Around 40 local and interstate exhibitors will be in attendance, presenting over 250 craft beers and ciders for tasting, with beer/ cider food matching sessions, guest speakers and an opportunity to meet the brewers. There will also be a range of dining options on the day as well

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as live entertainment and family activities. 2020’s festival had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, and this year the event will be split into two ticketed sessions with cashless transactions. The festival will help raise funds for local charity Rise Above Capital Region Cancer Relief.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit canberrabeerfest.com.au

Three creations will be brought to life by OAK and will be sold across the country later this year, with their inventors’ faces displayed on the cartons. Australians will then be able to vote for their favourite out of the three flavours, with the winner taking home $10,000.

Create your flavour at oakflavourgenerator.com.au before 7 February.

Canberra/Goulburn region illustrator Ayla Marika will launch a new graphic book, How Food is Made, on 30 January 1.30pm at Smiths Alternative, featuring Canberra comedian Chris Ryan.

The book promises to take a fresh look at food, showing how processed foods are manufactured using illustrations and simple language. The book guides readers through the process for popular factory-made foods such as sugar, coffee and chocolate, from the raw ingredient to the final product. How Food is Made: An illustrated guide to how everyday food is produced is now available from select stores in the region, including POP Canberra and Dymocks Belconnen, as well as online retailers.

For tickets to the launch ($5 each), head to smithsalternative.com

Bentspoke’s Crankshaft IPA has taken out the number one spot in the 2020 GABS Hottest 100, an annual beer poll where craft beer lovers cast votes for their favourite brews of the year. Bentspoke head brewer and co-owner Richard Watkins said “Crankshaft holds a very special place in our hearts as one of our original beers on tap when we first opened in Canberra in 2014. We are thrilled with the support for Crankshaft from Canberra and around Australia.”

Canberra was well represented in the poll, with a total of five entries in the top 100 from Bentspoke at numbers one, 10, 15, 19 and 32. Capital Brewing Co. scored themselves seven entries at numbers 13, 14, 46, 48, 72, 73, and 93. Bentspoke’s Crankshaft also took out the number one spot on the Indie Craft Beers top 100 list, while Capital scored a number one spot on the list of New Craft Beers for their Capital XPA.

OAK is inviting people to create a new custom milk flavour, using their online OAK Flavour Generator.

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A self-devised show from Warehouse Circus’s 17-member performance troupe cast, Interrobang started development in January 2020 and is now set to premiere a year later.

Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

Warehouse Circus back with an ‘Interrobang’ Being performers of their ilk, it makes sense Canberra’s Warehouse Circus could traverse the host of obstacles presented to them over the past 12 months while developing their new show, Interrobang.

Premiering at Belconnen Arts Centre’s black box theatre at the end of this month, the 55-minute show will take audiences into the attic of Warehouse Circus’s history and their achievements over the past 30 years.

“The idea is it’s set in an attic, and these longforgotten ideas and concepts that the tinkerer’s been playing with, some of them are old circus ideas and some of them are old costumes,” Interrobang codirector Idris Stanton told Canberra Weekly.

“It’s similar to Toy Story, these concepts have become sentient and interact with each other.”

A non-standard punctuation mark, an interrobang, ‽, is a combination question and

Co-directors Idris Stanton and Ashley Cox say their highly talented and capable cast will be even better for the experience of performing Interrobang at Belconnen Arts Centre’s theatre.

exclamation mark; a mixture of awed bemusement and excitement, which sums up circus nicely.

A self-devised show from their 17-member performance troupe cast, Interrobang started development in January 2020. Then, at the height of COVID restrictions, the entire production moved to Zoom before the cast were able to recommence rehearsals in person come July.

Since then, it’s been a case of refinement and rehearsal while waiting for restrictions to ease to the point where performing for a live audience was becoming viable again.

“To be able to work on a show for that long with no end date, because we didn’t have an end date until quite recently … These guys have just trooped through,” Stanton said.

Stanton and fellow co-director Ashley Cox have taken charge of the show here in Canberra since Warehouse’ artistic director Tom Davis has been in Melbourne during the pandemic.

Stanton said the 17-member cast of performers aged 10-22 are all highly talented and capable and will be even better for the experience of performing Interrobang.

“We’ve got a really wide range of skills and to a really high level … it’s rivalling some full-time touring circus ensembles and in multiple areas,” he said.

“We’ve got really high-level jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, everybody’s got a really good level of acrobatics.

“Then to perform in a theatre of that calibre

before you’ve even left school is such a headstart for these guys.”

Paying tribute to Warehouse Circus’s 30-year history, Stanton said Interrobang’s development involved going into the archives to revive routines and costumes of yesteryear.

“Because it’s our 30th anniversary we’re trying to pull ideas and inspiration from things that have happened,” he said.

“A lot of us didn’t know a lot of it, so it was a really good way to start conversations with previous performers and staff.

“We’ve got all of the old archives, lots of old footage and old photos … it’s been really fun going through the photos and going ‘oh, I know that guy, he’s with Circus Oz or he’s travelling the world now’.”

Plunging through the costume room was at once fun and inspiring, with the team digging up a wild array of outfits from a giant pie costume to medieval chainmail shirts.

“We had a bit of a free-for-all seeing what would fit and what people were inspired by and then going ‘oh, that’s from this’ and just really connecting everybody with what’s come before and what’s possible,” Stanton said.

“You can forget what’s possible when you’re in the training room all the time, so it’s nice to go through the theatrical side of things.”

Interrobang will be performed at Belconnen Arts Centre Theatre, 30 January-6 February; belcoarts.com.au - Denholm Samaras

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The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) will unveil Skywhalepapa, the companion piece to artist Patricia Piccinini’s iconic 2013 hot air balloon sculpture, Skywhale,

by Lake Burley Griffin in the early hours of Saturday 6 February.

Commissioned by the NGA, with the support of The Balnaves Foundation, Skywhalepapa will fly alongside Skywhale for the first time at the world premiere of Skywhales: Every heart sings.

Numbers are strictly limited for the free, family-friendly event at John Dunmore Lang Place in Parkes, near the NGA. With registrations essential, first release tickets were made available Friday 22 January and were snapped up quickly.

Second release tickets were made available at 10am Wednesday 27 January.

Anyone who misses out can see the Skywhale family from numerous vantage points near the launch site, around Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle precinct and Lake Burley Griffin.

An immersive sonic

experience will accompany the first Skywhales launch event, with a special live performance of pop song, We are the Skywhales, by musician Jess Green (Pheno) and supported by the Luminescence Children’s Choir.

Flights are subject to weather conditions and logistical changes may occur as a result. Ticket holders will receive up-to-date flight information via email on the morning of each flight.

Skywhales: Every heart sings will fly 6 February, 8 March and 3 April, 4.30am for 5.30am launch, John Dunmore Lang Place, Parkes; bookings are essential and can be made upon release via nga.gov.au

Remembering the days The name brings back a thousand memories – dark eyes, a winning voice, and songs the whole world sang along to.

If you were one of the many fortunate audience members to secure tickets for the soldout performances of Darren Coggan’s critically acclaimed productions at Queanbeyan’s The Q in recent years, then you will not want to miss Coggan’s latest

production, Remember The Days Of Cat Stevens, at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan next month.

Stevens’ timeless catalogue of hits including Moonshadow, Peace Train and Father & Son, just to name a few, have become bookmarks in the lives of many.

“I’ve had some wonderful experiences performing at The Q over the years; the standing ovations and warm hospitality that we always receive is incredible, so I can’t wait to hear everyone singing along to the timeless songs of Cat Stevens, it

Darren Coggan’s latest production, Remember The Days Of Cat Stevens, will be performed at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan on 12 February. Photo Russell Cherry.

is going to be a magical concert,” Coggan said.

An exciting and diverse artist, and masterful storyteller with a knack of weaving fascinating and perceptive tales through his songs, Coggan has spent the past 10 years inspiring audiences with his uncanny recreation of and tributes to Stevens.

“I had the privilege of being invited to London to meet with the great Cat Stevens in 2007,” Coggan said.

“I heard firsthand some of the many anecdotes and stories that I have enjoyed sharing with our audiences in Peace Train.

“In this new production, I want our audiences to experience what it might have been like to hear Cat Stevens at the height of his career, a cosmic concert experience of Cat Stevens’ generation-defining, biggest hits.”

Remember the Days of Cat Stevens will be performed at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan,

12 February 8pm; book via theq.net.au or phone 6285 6290.

Cheese-free ‘Club Sandwich Comedy’ is back Stand-up comedy will triumphantly return to the Tuggeranong Valley next month as Club Sandwich Comedy resumes at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre on 19 February.

Hosted by rising star local comedian Felix McCarthy, the suburban comedy night will feature an “all killer no filler” line-up of Jacqui Richards, Sue Stanic, Daniel Mehareb, Paulette Watt, Jeffrey Charles, Alexander Richards, and Chris Ryan.

Capacity for this event has been set in line with relevant government advice.

Club Sandwich Comedy returns Friday 19 February 7-9pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway; book now via trybooking.com/BOGAI

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Annual Community & Family Festival

Celebrating the Lunar Year of the Ox 6pm-Late, Thursday 11 Feb 2021 Annual Community & Family | 32 Archibald St, Lyneham Festival Program: Celebrating the Lunar Year of 6pm: Gourmet Vegie Food Stalls opening till late the Pig 6:30pm-7:30pm: Courtesy Annual Vegetarian Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre

Dinner 1000s Buddhism books for Free collection New Year Gifts to all Guest, Visitors, Participants: Lucky Fruits & Personalized New Year Messages 8pm: Prayers for everyone’s Ancestors, Parents, Family 8.30pm: Blessing speech by Abbot Thich Quang Ba 9pm: Crackers (TBC) & Lion Dance by Prosperous Mountain team 9pm-Late: Cultural performances intertwined with New Year Welcoming Message given by invited VIPs, MLAs & community leaders New Year Gifts presented to all Children & Adults 11.50pm: Crackers (TBC) & Lion Dance 12.05am: Prayers for World Peace & Family Well-Being

Book talk Jeff Popple reviews three books to set you on the right path in 2021. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com F.L.Y.: Financially Literate Youth

by Jai Hobbs and Marlies Hobbs Penguin, $29.99

January is almost over, and most people are back at work, study and school. Now is the perfect time to put those New Year Eve’s resolutions into action. A popular resolution is to be more financially responsible, and this excellent book by Jai and Marlies Hobbs shows you how.

Aimed at young people, this empowering handbook provides an ideal guide to the financial world for those just starting out. From budgeting and your rights as a tenant to managing the financial effects of a relationship breakup, this is a good, no-nonsense introduction to financial management. A must for all young people and those just trying to get ahead.

Solo by Rebecca Seal Souvenir, $29.99

2020 saw more people working from home, either by choice or by circumstances. Some people found this shift to solo work challenging and missed the benefits of working in an office. In Solo, freelance journalist Rebecca Seal shows how it is possible to work alone, without losing your mind. Drawing on the latest research in psychology, economics and social science, she provides a practical guide to staying resilient, productive and focussed while working by yourself. She also explores what it means to be a freelancer in today’s world and the dangers of social media for solo workers. An interesting and useful book.

Chatter by Ethan Kross Vermilion, $35

We all have a voice in our head that we tune into from time to time. Often this inner voice cautions and guides, but sometimes it can overwhelm us with negative self-talk and endless rumination, which psychologist Ethan Kross calls chatter. Using his expertise from a lifetime of studying the conscious mind, Kross lucidly describes how to shape conversations with ourselves and avoid destructive self-criticism. Mixing cutting-edge science with interesting, genuine case studies, he reveals how to harness your inner voice in order to be happier, healthier and more productive. Well written and easily digestible, this is an important and affirming self-help book.

Contact: 0412 224 553 & thichquangba@gmail.com

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The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Bondi Sands SPORT sun care: J. Wallace, Dickson; J. Olsen, Kingston; S. Gye, Theodore; K. Hill, Gordon; G. Lee, Gordon.

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Stina Ekblad, Kirsten Olesen and Kirsten Lehfeldt star in The Food Club (M).

Now showing The Food Club (M)

It is Christmas, in Denmark, where Marie (Kirsten Olesen) cancels her annual lunch with her best friends Vanja (Kirsten Lehfeldt) and Berling (Stina Ekblad) for the third year in a row. Marie is busy with her accounting firm that she shares with her husband Henrik (Peter Hesse Overgaard). On Christmas Day, the duo is gifted a trip to Italy to learn how to make local cuisine. Henrik, however, declines, telling Marie that he would like a separation instead.

The movie establishes that its characters in the 1960s were a very tight group that has loosened over the years. Now in their 60s, the three women have had lives of their own and are each facing an identity crisis: Vanja still grieves the loss of her husband; Berling is trying to hold onto her youth; and Marie

must think of herself now that she does not have a husband or job. Perhaps a trip to Italy to learn about preparing the local fare will serve as a time for reconnecting and to redefine themselves, and each other?

Italy is captured beautifully, with sumptuous images of food and wine. Different members of the food group represent young love, differing opinions of life and an opportunity for new love. It is in this environment where Marie struggles with her metamorphosis, pushing her friendships to the brink as she painfully faces the reality of her life and emerging possibilities.

Verdict: The Food Club (Madklubben) is a humorous look at ageing and the power of community. 3 stars.

- Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

CANBERRA PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY in association with ERINDALE THEATRE Presents

Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice Music by Bob Gaudio Lyrics by Bob Crewe

“Original Broadway Stage Production by Dodger Theatricals (Michael David, Edward Strong, Rocco Landesman, Des McAnuff); Joseph J. Grano; Tamara and Kevin Kinsella; Pelican Group in association with Latitude Link Rick Steiner/Osher/Staton/Bell/Mayerson Group World Premiere Produced by La Jolla Playhouse, La Jolla, CA Des McAnuff, Artistic Director & Steven B. Libman, Managing Director”

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COUNTRY ROADSHOW 2021: A multi-artist travelling mini festival of country music, Friday 12 February at Royal Theatre, NCCC; ticketek.com.au

BOOTLEG RASCAL AND SAINT LANE: Bring their Straight Outta Lockdown tour to Kambri, ANU on Thursday 28 January; bootlegrascal.com

REMEMBERING THE DAYS OF CAT STEVENS: Australian performer Darren Coggan brings his stunning rendition of Cat Stevens’ hits to The Q, Queanbeyan, 12 February 8pm; theq.net.au

MANNING CLARK HOUSE: Having been postponed last year, the poetry book fair will be held 28 January 5-7pm, at Manning Clark House, Forrest; trybooking.com/BOBPZ

ANU CLASSICS MUSEUM: Tours of the museum’s collection of ancient Greek and Roman antiquities resume 12 February 12.30pm, then on the second Friday of each month; call 0438 883 373.

SALUT! BAROQUE: Celebrates the trailblazing Rebels of the musical world, 29 January 7.30pm, Albert Hall, Yarralumla; trybooking.com/BNLLJ UNIT: A film screening of Regurgitator performing their 20-year-old album live, at Canberra Theatre, 29 January; canberratheatrecentre.com.au BOOK LAUNCH: Comedian Chris Ryan will launch local author Ayla Marika’s new book How Food is Made with a Q&A at Smith’s Alternative, Civic, 30 January 1.30pm; smithsalternative.com INTERROBANG: A show inspired by Warehouse Circus’ 30-year history, at Belconnen Arts Centre, 30 January-6 February; belcoarts.com.au NLA: Australian Dreams - Picturing our Built World exhibition at the National Library featuring a variety of artistic works of iconic Australian buildings, until 31 January; nla.gov.au NGA: Know My Name: Australian Women Artists 1900 to Now on display at the National Gallery of Australia until 31 January, free entry; nga.gov.au THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS – GREEN: A work in progress show testing new material at the Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre, 1–7 February; canberratheatrecentre.com.au MUSIC AT MIDDAY: Will be donating funds to COTA ACT at their next concert, 2 February 12pm at Canberra Theatre; canberratheatrecentre.com.au BATTLE OF THE VOICES: It’s Roy Orbison vs Gene Pitney as performed by acclaimed vocalist

The Umbilical Brothers test show Green at Courtyard Studio, 1-7 February.

Eddie Daniels at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, 4 February 8pm; theq.net.au

SWEET AND SOUR ZINE LINOCUT WORKSHOP: A speed dating/friendship event creating a handmade piece of art for your new valentine, 12 February 6-9pm, Ambush Gallery, ANU; free.

OCEAN ALLEY: Australia’s beloved funklords and 2018 Triple J hottest 100 winners play Canberra Theatre, 5-6 February 8pm; canberratheatre.com.au

EISHAN ENSEMBLE: Returns to The Street Theatre, City West with their newly released album Afternoon Tea at Six, 13 February 7.30 pm; thestreet.org.au

OUTSIDEIN | INSIDEOUT: A group exhibition by artists from Canberra’s Lime Flamingo Collective, 5 February–21 March at West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre; belcoarts.com.au

JANE GERRISH: The Sydney artist’s new exhibition Observe is on at Suki & Hugh Gallery, Bungendore, 13 February–21 March; sukihugh.com.au

CANBERRA JUNG SOCIETY: Presents a talk by Dr Rajiv Singh at MacKillop House, Lyneham, 5 February 7.30pm; canberrajungsociety.org.au.

JOAN MITCHELL - WORLDS OF COLOUR: Presents works on paper produced by the American painter and printmaker during the final stage of her career, at the NGA, 13 February– 26 April; nga.gov.au

WALK & TALK ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY: Canberra School of Photography hosts a series of these events across Canberra from 6 February; photoschool.com.au JACK, JOHN AND KEMPSEY: Tuggeranong Arts Centre’s first exhibition of 2021 showcasing the work of self-taught painter Jack Featherstone, 6 February–27 March; tuggeranongarts.com

JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Showcasing the best of Jewish cinema from across the globe at Dendy Canberra, 17-28 February; jiff.com.au

SKYWHALES - EVERY HEART SINGS: Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhalepapa, a new companion piece to Skywhale, will launch near the NGA 7 February, 8 March and 3 April 6am.

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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Back to school

Sophie Koh from Optometry Australia says all children should have a full eye exam with an optometrist before they start school, followed up with regular visits every two to three years as they move through primary and high school. She says any vision issues, if left unattended, could severely impact kids in the classroom.

“From having trouble reading something on the whiteboard, to concentrating, there are a range of ways vision problems can affect learning and confidence.”

It’s important for parents to take the lead on eye health, as children may be experiencing

vision problems without knowing it, Sophie says.

“Some children are inaccurately labelled as slow learners, lacking confidence or even troublemakers when they actually have an undetected vision condition which can be identified and corrected with a simple visit to the optometrist.”

Back to work

For most adults, eye exams are recommended every two years.

“For those aged 65+, yearly eye examinations are recommended, and for those with specific health conditions, more frequent eye testing may be necessary,” Sophie says.

“If you notice any changes

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It’s also important to take care of your eyes in between visits to the optometrist, too.

“We need to ensure we are eating a range of nutritious foods that form a balanced diet,” Sophie says. “And when it comes to the eyes, there are certain foods we can eat to help us retain good vision for life.”

These foods include: berries and citrus fruits; fi sh; nuts; whole grains; leafy greens; and dark chocolate with 70% or more cacao.

If you’re using devices, give your eyes a regular break using the ‘20/20/20’ rule: after every 20 minutes of screen time, shift your eyes to look at an object around 20

metres away, for at least 20 seconds.

Sophie says myopia, or short sightedness, is growing at “astonishing rates” globally, with a recent Chinese study fi nding more children than ever are at risk of developing poor vision through a variety of factors, including increased screen time and decreased time spent outdoors.

The sun, too, can also damage the eyes, and Optometry Australia recommends Australians wear UV protective sunglasses when outdoors, especially in summer.

Protective lenses with category three or four protection are best, and prescription options are available.

“Close fitting wrap-around sunglasses or styles with wide temples (arms) provide the best protection for light entering from the side of the face.”

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In February last year at the Los Angeles premiere of Emma.

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Dripping in gold for the premiere of Glass in New York in 2019.

In New York City in 2020 outside Good Morning America.

At the BFI London Film Festival Awards in October 2017.

In 2018 for the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London.

For a dinner in 2018 hosted by cognac brand Louis XIII and Vanity Fair celebrating the brand’s ‘100 years’ campaign.

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Building momentum in 2021 Are you wanting to feel healthier and happier this year? After a very challenging 2020, I’m sure a lot of us are feeling ready to upgrade to a better year in 2021.

Beyond outside forces, we know the way we feel is largely influenced by our own choices – whether we get enough sleep, eat well, exercise adequately and so on. The challenge is when we feel great, we’re much more likely to keep doing the things that make us feel good, and when we don’t feel well, we find it hard to make healthy choices.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the more out of balance we got, the more motivated we were to take care of ourselves? Unfortunately, the opposite is true. So, if you find yourself stuck in a rut healthwise, it does require some grit and determination to set out on a new path. Nevertheless, there are ways to make this path easier.

When it comes to making changes to support feeling better, there two kinds of things you can do. You can reduce or remove things from your life that are draining your wellbeing or causing harm, for example you could quit smoking,

reduce your alcohol intake, give up junk food, etc. This path requires considerable willpower and the danger is that in the face of stressful events, your resilience can crumble and you will go back to your old ways.

An alternative starting point is to add things into your lifestyle that boost your wellbeing, which can be as simple as walking for 30 minutes every morning, having a fortnightly massage, drinking more filtered water, getting to bed 30 minutes earlier, etc. The benefit of this ‘value adding’ approach is that it requires less willpower as initially you’re not giving anything up, plus the new habit you introduce starts to build your wellbeing. That’s not to say removing or reducing unhealthy habits is not just as important; it’s just that feeling better is all about momentum. The better you feel, the easier it is to continue to take action to nourish and support your wellbeing.

So, if you find yourself stuck in a rut or you just want to feel better this year, start by thinking of one thing you can add to your daily routine that will set you on your journey to feeling better.

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When you are done teeing up the kids’ needs, take a moment to indulge yourself and start your year off right with all the pretty paper and pens you desire.

Satisfying stationery WITH HOME EDITOR, CASSANDRA POWER

My obsession with stationery began in primary school and has only grown with age.

After my annual school supply shopping trip, I would spend hours covering my exercise books in coloured contact, personalising my pencil case and packing my backpack to perfection in anticipation of the new school year.

This is a common story for lovers of stationery, of whom there are many; we even have our own name – “papyrophiles” for lovers and “hallmaphiles” for collectors.

Not to forget pens. In grade three we had a class pen licence competition; I remember taking it very seriously and being thrilled (and furious) to be the second recipient in my class.

As an adult, I stick stubbornly to cursive writing and am extremely picky about my pens, they must be the correct weight and shape and have the perfect ink texture.

A pen in a box is still the most amazing present I have received.

This passion for pens makes me a true “stylophile”.

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The gadgets and connectivity of this digital age were supposed to eliminate our need for paper, but the opposite has occurred.

Australia’s hobby and stationery industry has an annual growth of 5% and is worth almost $900 million annually.

So, what is it is about stationery? Why is it still popular in 2021?

Some say all that screen time has us waxing nostalgic for a simpler time. But I think it’s feeling of a fresh start that you only get from a new notepad or blank piece of paper. It feels more personal and gives some the feeling of organisation, control, and creativity.

It just feels right to journal or plan on paper and the satisfaction of crossing out completed items on a to-do list will never feel as good on a computer.

And in 2021, handwritten letters and thank-yous are making a comeback.

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Luxury living in Throsby Throsby 22 Chuditch Street This immaculate, architecturally designed home sits in the popular Gungahlin suburb of Throsby, and is a modern, stylish abode that’s fit for the whole family.

Designed by Studio 56 and Dept. of Design and built by Taz Building Group, 22 Chuditch Street is set across a single level and boasts casual, open plan living with sophisticated finishes.

Luton Gungahlin’s Luke McAuliffe says this is the ideal home for “those who place high value on

attention to detail and quality”.

“To truly appreciate this home, do yourself a favour and come along to view.”

With high ceilings throughout, this home includes separate living areas and a spacious main bedroom suite with coffered ceilings, walk-in robe and ensuite. The remaining bedrooms have their own wing, complete with a stylish main bathroom and study area.

The open plan family, dining and kitchen area has a pitched ceiling

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that soars to 4.1m, allowing natural light to stream in through the north-facing windows. The chef’s kitchen comes complete with island bench, butler’s pantry and premium appliances.

Alfresco entertaining will be a dream, with bi-fold doors leading to the covered entertaining area with terrazzo tiles and landscaped gardens.

The luxurious features of this home are too many to name but include: a projector with surroundsound speaker and large screen; ethanol fireplace; double glazed windows; 6.6kw solar panels; high-tech lighting; and garage with internal access.

The home is located just a short

walk from childcare centres and a future school, and a short drive to Gungahlin Marketplace and the light rail terminal.

“Nature is on the doorstep of this fabulous location, which is just across the road from an entrance gate to Mulligan's Flat Nature Reserve,” says McAuliffe.

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Weekly market wrap Multi-unit dwellings see values increase Maintaining a consumer facing presence daily with Canberra’s property market has been advantageous to writing this column. Access to insights analysts who can only hypothesise about days, weeks and months ahead of time is a significant competitive advantage when working with clients on strategy and execution of sales campaigns for off-plan multi-unit developments.

Recently I have noticed a divergence in data where it appears houses are outperforming apartments and townhouses.

There are many instances where sales data is not available due to the settlements having not yet occurred, resulting in opinions and forecasts which appear to miss the mark. It can take one to three years post exchange for sales data to become public. By the time sales results become public, market conditions are likely to have changed, diminishing their usefulness.

Multi-unit stock is far easier to draw like-forlike comparisons than houses as floor plans are often the same and located within metres of one

another. Commercially minded vendors remove emotion from the sales process as their primary focus is to transact property in line with market conditions. This doesn’t mean all apartments and townhouses generate the same results.

However, in many instances across Canberra sales data supports that quality apartments and townhouses with unique selling features have significantly outperformed the market.

According to CoreLogic’s Housing Index, Canberra multi-unit dwellings increased in value by 4.09% in 2020. After reviewing 11 transactions of like-for-like dwellings in projects with unique selling features across Canberra, from one-bedroom apartments through to fourbedroom townhouses, it became evident market demand is driving significant price growth.

For townhouses, the lowest recorded annual increase with direct comparison was 4.23% and the highest, a different dwelling type in the same development, was 20.01%. Apartments generated even bigger gains varying from 7.07%

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to 19.35% with double digit gains recorded for one-, two- and three-bedroom plan types with direct comparison.

Of the 11 instances where transactions occurred with a direct comparison, the average increase in value was 10.52%. Every transaction was off-plan, requiring a 5% deposit with no burden of holding costs until settlement.

Those considering an off-plan purchase may find it difficult to cut through the myriad of pretty pictures and glossy brochures to differentiate what the unique selling features really are. In my experience, the most valuable unique selling feature is demonstratable quality.

It often comes with a higher cost which can be perceived as a deterrent for some. Off-plan purchasers who look past price and make decisions based on value are benefitting most from current market conditions.

ACT HomeBuilder uptake exceeds expectations The uptake of the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder scheme has exceeded expectations in the ACT, with more than 1,800 grants taken up so far.

Master Builders ACT CEO, Michael Hopkins, said the positive impact of the scheme has been felt by the residential construction sector in Canberra, largely made up of small and family businesses.

“It’s given that sector of the industry a future pipeline of work and that means they can plan ahead for 2021 and … it gives their teams, their workers confidence that there’ll be employment for them long term.”

Of the 1,891 grants taken up in the Territory, 1,371 apply to new homes and 520 for rebuilds.

“I think the 1,891 applications in the ACT, that would have exceeded our expectations,” Mr Hopkins said.

“There was initially a slow uptake of the program, but that, we believed, had more to do with the normal home building process, which often takes quite a few months in the early stages to lock in designs and approvals and finance before the actual grant could be paid or

the application could be made.”

Local developer JWLand has felt the impact of HomeBuilder, with their Braddon development SOL at Founders Lane eligible for the scheme.

“Since HomeBuilder was introduced last year we saw an increase in sales activity,” said JWLand’s project marketing manager, Nick Babic.

“The HomeBuilder program also helped generate a lot more enquiry in the market as buyers needed to determine which developments were eligible for the grant.”

He said sales for SOL largely came from first home buyers taking advantage of the grant, $25,000 for contracts signed before 31 December 2020, and $15,000 for those signed before 31 March 2021.

“We ended 2020 with strong sales results and have had a very positive start to 2021 as well.”

Mr Babic said the strong sales numbers have also boosted developers’ confidence in starting construction.

In order to be eligible for the HomeBuilder grant, building work must commence within six months of the contract date.

Nationally, there are reports people are

missing out on the $25,000 grant due to builders being unable to comply with the scheme’s regulations, namely the six-month timeframe, a concern that’s been raised by Federal Labor’s shadow housing minister, Jason Clare.

“We were nervous before the announced extension of HomeBuilder that it was creating a last-minute rush,” said Mr Hopkins. “Locally that [extension] smoothed out a lot of those potential issues.”

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A sense of space Bywong NSW 81 Creekborough Road On 10 acres (4.05 Ha), this recently renovated home in Bywong sits nestled amongst paddocks, trees and gardens, and could be the tree change you’ve been looking for.

Licensed sales agent Michael Fay of McGrath North Canberra says the home sits in an enclave of quality properties, with easy access to the Federal Highway and North Canberra via a sealed road.

“It’s a modernised colonial set behind a secure automatic gate on 10 scenic and private acres exuding country charm,” he says, “with fertile soils sloping down to Gum Flat Creek, three dams providing water security and seven interconnected grazable paddocks (to suit horses or stock).

“Tree plantings to windprotect and shade the house are mature and well situated.”

The property also includes horse yards, horse shelters and a suitable arena site, as well as a large working glasshouse that can double as a conservatory or winter sunroom. Fay says this is the perfect home for young families looking for a sense of space, “or who simply want to 36

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have their horses on their own property and not have to agist”.

He says there is means to add value in the future, too, by renovating further, extending or exploring the dual occupancy potential (STCA).

The four-bedroom home boasts two large, separate living areas, as well as in-slab heating and a wrap-around veranda. It’s also home to a double carport and hayshed and has access to walking trails.

“Bungendore is 10 minutes away with a large IGA, medical services, ambulance station, social activities galore, primary school and a funded public high school to open in the next couple of years,” Fay says.

“Dickson is a very easy, short commute along the dual carriageway Federal Highway.”

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Apartments & Townhouses Now Selling 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car from $299,900 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car from $469,900 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car from $599,900 For More Information Contact James Herbert 0400 853 501 Keenan Veraar 0402 914 037 highgrounddenman.com.au

• Close to local shops

• Low body corporates

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 5.7. *To townhouses only.

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• 8.5 star average EER

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views towards the Molonglo Valley.

• Timber flooring Developed by

Apartments Now Selling 1 Bed + Study, 1 Bath, 1 Car from $329,900 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car from $420,000 2 Bed + MPR, 2 Bath, 2 Car from $479,900

• North facing

• Close to Denman Village Shops • HomeBuilder grant eligible*

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.*To eligible purchasers.

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Construction Nearing Completion

Apartments Now Selling 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car from $634,900

The Bradfield effortlessly blends the ease of living by the city with the

Display Apartment Open Saturday & Sunday 11am - 2pm Frencham Place, Downer

desire for a relaxed suburban lifestyle. Combining established open spaces, heritage-listed trees, wide leafy streets and existing shops with considerate architectural designs, featuring walkways and

thoroughfares that seamlessly intersect with existing streetscapes.

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• Large areas of green space

• Low body corporate

• 10 Minutes to the City

• High end inclusions

For More Information Contact Andrew Ligdopoulos 0408 488 148 Keenan Veraar 0402 914 037

• Large courtyards & balcony views • Single level apartments

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

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10 Years with LJ Hooker • • • •

Hard work Positivity Persistence and Excellent service to his clients

Hallmarks of Naish's approach to getting an outstanding result.

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10/19 Ryrie Street Campbell If your next move is about lifestyle,

• Engineered timber floors

inspect this generous, light filled single

• Gas fireplace +Ducted R/C air con

convenience and quality, you must

level town residence. Enjoy the warmth of the timber flooring, large open living

spaces and every window offering a green garden vista.

• Plantation shutters throughout

• Internal access to auto garage • Development exclusive to 55+ occupants

• Living size; 158.2sqm

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

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Auction | Online Wed, 17th February at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 30th Jan 12:00 -12.30pm and Mon, 1st Feb 5:00 - 5.30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

3 Dean Place Charnwood

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Whether you are looking to get your foot

• Living area (with ceiling fan) to the front

for a home to fall in love with and stop

• Character filled, ample kitchen

on the property ladder, or simply looking paying someone else's mortgage, then look no further than this warm and

welcoming home tucked away in a quiet, elevated pocket of Charnwood.

of the home

• Three bedrooms are well sized and all have built-in robes plus ceiling fans.

• The bathroom has a separate bath, shower and a toilet

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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Online Auction Wed, 3rd Feb at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 30th Jan at 9:00am - 9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Jenna Dunley 0478 012 822 Sandra Masters 6255 3888 LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

16 MacIntyre Place Charnwood Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac is this charming three bedroom home that is

decked out for the avid entertainer. In the heart of the home is a huge renovated

kitchen with plenty of bench space, ample storage and a breakfast bar for casual dining.

• Three living areas • Rear deck • All three bedrooms have built in robes • They are serviced by the main bathroom which has a separate toilet.

• polished floorboards

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Auction Sat, 13th Feb at 10:00am Onsite _______________________________________________ View Sat, 30th Jan 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Jenna Dunley 0478 012 822

• Vegetable patch

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

26 Durong Street Crace The owners of this private and spacious

family home have bought elsewhere, and

this provides a perfect opportunity for you to own your very own sanctuary in the

heart of one of Canberra's most popular suburbs.

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• Large 4 bedroom family home • Two living areas • Fully lined double garage • Ducted heating and cooling

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Auction | Onsite Sat, 30th Jan at 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Nic Salter-Harding 0412 600 085

• Remote alarm system • Landscaped gardens

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

197 Namatjira Drive Fisher

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This traditional Fisher home will be great

• Ducted heat & evap cooling to the

you will immediately add value. The

• Rear building is approx 87sqm

brick & tile building to the rear, gives

• Block size; 910sqm

for family living; remediate downstairs & additional bonus here is the very large potential for a granny flat or home

house

• Main house living; 205sqm

business; the potential is endless.

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

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Auction | Online Wed, 17th Feb at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 30th Jan 10:00 -10:30am and Tue, 2nd Feb 4:30 - 5:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

47/301 Flemington Road Franklin Set on the top floor of the secure ‘2913’ complex, this delightfully convenient

apartment has been newly painted and carpeted, filled with light, packed with features and has views all around.

• Top floor in sort-after complex ‘2913’ • Freshly painted and newly carpeted • Large main bedroom with ensuite, walk-in robe and plantation shutters • North facing balcony with views to the Brindabella’s

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For Sale $375,000+ _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jake Bunday 0411 367 920

• Conveniently located on light rail strip 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

14 Malindi Place Giralang Tucked away neatly between Malindi and Nyawi place, this fantastic opportunity is just calling out for those looking to make their mark in the property market.

Well placed on a huge 1099m2 block of land is a classic three bedroom home with a renovated

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• Renovated kitchen

• 1099m2 block of land

• Fully self contained 1 bedroom studio apartment

• Carport accommodation for three cars • Lockable workshop

kitchen and plenty of further potential.

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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Online Auction Wed, 17th Feb at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 30th Jan at 10:00am-10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

12 Maraar Place Giralang Just like a fairy tale ending, this absolutely delightful three bedroom home located at the end of a cul-de-sac is sure to tug at your heart strings.

A renovated split level design home surrounded by gorgeous gardens, made up of established flora and an edible landscape of a variety of fruit trees.

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• Evaporative cooling

• Ducted Gas heating

• Solar Panels and 6.6KW PV System • Renovated bathroom

• Renovated Laundry with added powder 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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Online Auction Wed, 17th Feb at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 30th Jan at 9:00am-9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

47 Frome Street Griffith From the street, a very pretty cottage with beautiful gardens and gorgeous

established street trees, step through the door though and be absolutely delighted with the meshing of the old and the spectacular new.

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• North facing living & entertaining deck with electric awning 4 person spa • LED lighting/ double glazing • Ducted R/C air conditioning • Garage & workspace + Aussie loft storage • Automated irrigation system • 3000lt Water tank

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

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Auction | Online Wed, 17th Feb at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 30th Jan 11:00 -11.30am and Tue, 2nd Feb 5.30 - 6:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

55/29 Dawes Street Kingston Modern style and luxury are all yours with this stunning 3rd floor apartment located just moments from the centre of Canberra. Natural light floods the 3 generous bedrooms, twobathroom layout with an indoor-outdoor design that embraces the north-west facing entertainer’s balcony.

• 86m2 of living

• Covered balcony

• 2 separate living areas • Heating/cooling

• Walk to Kingston shops

• Quick access through to the Kingston

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Auction Wed, 17th Feb at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jason Hall 0475 983 079

Foreshore

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

2 Samuels Crescent Ngunnawal Freshly painted with the open plan living

• Reverse cycle heating & cooling

light, perfect for winter days. A central

• Freshly painted throughout

and the lounge area with lots of natural kitchen with lots of bench space and

overlooks the dining area leading to the outdoor entertaining area.

• Separate lounge

• North facing outdoor entertaining • Additional car parking space

• Close to shops & 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.

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Auction | Online Wed, 17th Feb at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 30th Jan at 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

81 Tazewell Circuit Nicholls An absolute gem of a family home that

• Multi-purpose room – study or fifth

elevated block in a beautiful location of

• Ducted gas heating

"retreat", warm comfortable interiors

• Inground solar heated pool

will capture your imagination, set on

Nicholls. This home is best described as a leading out to a private oasis.

bedroom

• Evaporative cooling

• Balinese style Bungalow

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Auction Sat, 13th Feb at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 30th Jan at 10:00am - 10:45am _______________________________________________ Agent Troy Thompson 0408 694 917

• Green house and garden shed

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

50 Tewksbury Circuit Theodore Here is a fantastic opportunity to secure a

• Great location

ensuite home in a quiet location.

• Land tax - $3,152 per year (approx.)

beautifully presented three-bedroom With clear instructions to sell, this is a

great opportunity to secure a renovated home in a great location. Arrange an inspection today.

• Rates - $2,311 per year (approx.)

• UV - $295,000 (approx.)

• Constructed - 1989

• Rental return - 600 p/w (approx.)

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, 13th Feb at 12:00pm _______________________________________________ View Please contact the agent to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938 Lauren Myles 0422 635 679 LJ Hooker Woden 6223 2620

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Taking inspiration from warm, earthy Tuscan inspired colours and landscape garden design, this immaculately presented family home set high on the street will provide you with an enviable lifestyle for everyone to enjoy. On arrival at the home, meander up through the terraced gardens, to be welcomed into light filled living areas. The spacious lounge/dining room, with double glazed windows and doors, opens out onto a private terracotta paved terrace with wind out awning and enjoys stunning views over to the Brindabella Mountains. The open plan informal living comprises a family/meals area and a modern kitchen with gas cook top, electric oven, walk in pantry, breakfast bar, ample cupboard space and Bosch dishwasher. If you are looking for a well presented and maintained home in a family-friendly suburb that offers something quite different to what is currently on offer, this could be the one for you and your family. EER 5.0 New Listing

Belconnen 6147 3396

City & Inner Nth 6248 8310

Coastal 4472 4758

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Manuka 6295 2433

Projects 6260 6600

Qbn & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005

Auction

On site 6pm Thursday 11th February

Inspect

Saturday 30th 11:30am-12:15pm Wednesday 3rd 5:30-6:15pm

Office

Manuka 6295 2433

Agent

Gillian Thorn 0416 017 072

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 8988

Woden 6282 8686

SALE

BRADDON 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 2 CAR SPACES

310/1 Elouera Street, ‘Midnight’

PRICE GUIDE VIEWING CONTACT

$799,000+ Sat 30/1/21, 9.30-10.10am Alisa Lawrence 0404 066 119

Two Bedrooms + Media Room + Study Imagine living in the heart of a vibrant food and social culture while still being able to retreat into the sophisticated lifestyle that ‘Midnight’ affords you. Stylish internal appointments and an enviable floorplan that provides choices too often not seen.

The stunning indoor pool, sauna and outdoor facilities including private cabanas, ensure all your needs will not only be met but exceeded.

EER 6

alawrence@mpotter.com.au

visit us at mpotter.com.au

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AUCTION LYNEHAM . 74 Cossington Smith Crescent

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Designed on luxurious scale offering elegant, contemporary presentation, this residence focuses on relaxation and effortless entertaining, with its solar heated, sparkling, ionized swimming pool. The generously sized, light and bright formal lounge and dining, flow to the fabulous kitchen and family room and overlook the amazing pool. The master suite provides a peaceful retreat, with walk-in wardrobe and stunning new ensuite. The superb, convenient location is on the bus route, short distance to shops, schools, Dickson and the city, ANU, University of Canberra and Calvary Hospital. EER 3.

OPEN: Saturday 10-10.45am, Tuesday 5-5.30pm AUCTION: On site 1pm, Saturday 13 February CONTACT: Aniko and Peter Carey 0429 487 939

Belconnen/Kippax

Gungahlin

Dickson/Luton Projects

Manuka

Tuggeranong

Weston Creek/Molonglo

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INSPECT NOW CALL FOR A PRIVATE APPOINTMENT Homes starting from $549,000 We have a limited number of modern two and three bedroom homes available, nestled amongst established gardens. Each home comes with:

Secure, low maintenance living at

Bellerive Village Join in the fun at Bellerive retirement village. Enjoy the social community, neighbours you know, and your own home with all the time-consuming maintenance and gardening tasks taken care of.

For your day-to-day needs, Bellerive’s conveniently located close to the Canberra Hospital and the heart of Woden, home to Westfield, the bus interchange and many of Canberra’s premier clubs.

Contact Donna Blackwell 02 6169 3669

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

No stamp duty or building insurance required

www.bellerivevillage.com.au

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4 McClung Dr, Murrumbateman • Architecturally designed home sitting on a 1050m2* block just 16 min* to Yass and 34 min* to the Nation's Capital • Four large bedrooms, multiple living areas and modern kitchen • The home is serviced by a full-sized bathroom and two ensuites both w/ modern industrial grey and matte black finishes

Auction Sun 21 February 11am On-Site

George Southwell 0429 838 345

View See Website

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BATEMANS BAY, 8 Old Princes Hwy Superb commercial investment in a desirable location that would suit multiple commercial uses. The premises consist of office spaces, disabled bathroom facilities, new kitchen, A/C throughout, internal and external storeroom. Currently leased to an excellent tenant.

Excellent street frontage on main arterial road making this property perfect for future development. There is onsite parking as well as disabled access parking.

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Land area 923msq Building area 130msq lettable Rates $5,295 p/a Land Value $315,000 Zoned R3 medium density residential Total income $21,691 + GST p/a Fixed increases at 4% Outgoings water and electricity

923m2 Auction: 11AM SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2021 ON SITE View: by appointment Agent: Robert McBride 0412 413 727 McBride Commercial canberraweekly.com.au

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celebrity birthday ISLA FISHER 3 February 1976

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The year ahead is a time for Isla to be more self-sufficient and ready to grasp the nettle.

All opportunities should be snapped up, after careful consideration. This is an excellent time for laying down the foundation for future success in all areas of her life. The Sun and the star sign of Leo will be guiding lights this year and she will find many new faces, opportunities and experiences coming her way! It’s an ideal time for forming new bonds both in business and personal relationships.

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th indicates that a child or younger person may be a source of concern; they may be lacking in confidence and in need of support and guidance. It is the ideal time to set boundaries and to have your voice heard.

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The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th indicates that what seems to be a harmless remark may not be so innocent after all. Also be distrustful of rumours which are making the rounds. Control your sharp tongue and don’t hurt other people’s feelings.

On the career front, try to put recent changes and new opportunities into perspective.

The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th warns you to be careful of taking risks financially otherwise the loss of a source of income or treasured possession is likely.

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th is a potential stress indicator on the career front. You need to be careful of taking on more than you can chew, otherwise you will wind up with a mountain of unfinished duties. Encouraging others will bring you greater inner satisfaction.

The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th shines the spotlight on your partnerships and relationships, and you will need to be careful not to not to upset someone you value.

Control a tendency to overspend, mainly because you’re in a generous mood, as finances will need careful handling.

The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th indicates that you need to be careful of allowing small irritants on the home and family front to turn into major dramas. It is time to take control over your own reality, to let people know where you stand in a confident way.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th warns you of a problem with your car so be extra careful when driving to minimise the potential of a minor bingle. Those that know who they are from the outside in are spiritual warriors and have no need for aggression.

finances and it looks as though you need to cut back on your expenses.

It is an ideal time for letting your loved ones know what they need to feel safe and secure.

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG This is a good time for thrashing out differences of opinion with those who mean a lot to you. The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th falls directly in your sign, potentially making you feel a little inadequate; it looks as though you need some rest and recuperation.

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th indicates you could be feeling rather tired and insecure. Be careful, though, of plotting revenge against those you feel have let you down as you may have your facts wrong. Try not to be too critical with friends and loved ones.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th indicates that you need to be careful of being pompous and overconfident; tone yourself down and remember that other people have opinions too. Be sure to balance work, rest and play, otherwise an imbalance could hurt your health.

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PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR The Howling Wolf Full Moon on the 28th warns you that you will need to put aside insecurities at work as it is teamwork that will get the job done. The influence of Saturn can make you prone to expecting more from others than they can give.

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Bathroom & laundry renovations Project management • plumbing Installations • blocked drains Leaking taps & toilets • gasfitting Hot water units • drainage

Mark Summerfield LICENSED PLUMBER

0431 882 229

mark@renewplumbingandbathrooms.com.au www.renewplumbingandbathrooms.com.au ABN 53 193 697 032 LIC NO 200015959

ATTENTION TRADIES 89% of readers will use a tradie in the next 12 months .

Be seen when they look for you! call Monica on 0406 378 673 Or email: trades@canberraweekly .com .au

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Trades & Services Guide BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

CONCRETING & RELATED

CARPENTERS & JOINERS

D CONCRE TING

SUMMER IS HERE Get your deck

DIRTY TILES/GROUT NEW IN NO TIME

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Tile & Grout cleaning experts Detect/Fix leaking showers Stone & Slate sealing Pressure & Acid wash cleaning services

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Grout/Colour matching & advice All products used by us are Mould and mildew resistant 12 years warranty 10% pensioner discount

CALL BRENT FOR FREE QUOTES & INSPECTION

0416 910 119 • 0452 538 503

STOP LEAKING SHOWERS

BUILDING SUPPLIES

EFFICIENT

EXPERIENCED Service!

• Home renovations • Project management & consultancy • Maintenance • Decks & pergolas • Custom built joinery • Flat pack assembly & installation

CALL OR EMAIL MATTHEW 0450 455 707 mkmcarpentry.building@gmail.com

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FOR FRIENDLY SERVICE AND ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

Call DANIEL 0431 311 746

6292 2073

DECKS

FULLY INSURED

BriteDeck NextGen Titanium

CARPENTER

THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED DECK

• Renovation & Repairs • All Home Improvements incl. Plastering • Decks & Pergolas • Extensions • Fully Qualified

Call or Email Daniel teksaw@yahoo.com.au

0404 490 460 • Carbonised Double Protective ASA Coating unmatched durability and maintenance free

CARPET LAYING

• No Repeating Patterns - uniquely stunning and eco friendly - available in 3 colours • Australian owned - backed by 30 year warranty

GT

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

CARPET SERVICE RFORMANCE! E P T E P R A C T EXPER Repairs

Carpet • Carpet Laying • Domestic Call GARY • Commercial and New Carpets 0414 863 19u5 • Supply & Install pcug.org.a nd Carpets gary@ • Laying Second Ha

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PERGOLAS, DECKS, RENOVATIONS Building pergolas, decks, renovations and painting 20 years experience CWM1056

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

FAST

Call Brendon 0407 763 597

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rb.carpentry@iinet.net.au

– ALL RESIDENTIAL & DOMESTIC WORK –

Garage or Home Slabs · Driveways · Paths · Repairs

has you covered!

FREE QUOTE

ABN: 98 240 579 704

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Richard Brennan 0412 161 312

decks

BH CARPENTRY ACT

30+ years building experience No job Too Small Decks - Pergolas - General Maintenance Painting - Tiling - Plastering

‘The The Concreting Specialist Specialist’

pergola built now!

Metal pergolas

WILL BEAT ALL QUOTES BY 10%

Call 0426 675 607 • romeotheking@bigpond.com

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Trades & Services Guide ELECTRICAL

FLOORING

GARDENING

Al Gardner

For ALL your gardening needs.

Covering all suburbs.

Need aN electriciaN?

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Lawn Mowing•Pruning•Trimming•Weeding•Rubbish removal Gutter cleaning•Mulching •All maintenance Fully equipped INSURED-Guaranteed.

Well presented after completion.

10% Pensioner discounts

0449 898 527

We provide a broad range of electrical services & repairs for your home.

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6280 0994

Work performed by licensed contractors.

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actewaglenergyshop.com.au

Laminate Flooring | Hybrid Flooring European Oak Flooring Australian Solid Timber

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15-17 Kembla Street, Fyshwick Ph: 02 6239 3279 or 0425 401 205 Email: sales@lakewoodflooring.com.au www.lakewoodflooring.com.au

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GARDENING

HANDYMAN

PRIME PRIME ONE ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL meterboard/switchboard upgrades

BMB

smoke detector service • installations reports • extra power points • lights

HORTICULTURAL SERVICE Weeding

ACT license No. 2018491

Summer yard clean ups and pruning

ELECTRICIAN

Trimming Spraying Consultancy Free Quotes

FOR ALL ELECTRICAL AND ANTENNA MAINTENANCE · REPAIRS · INSTALLS HOT WATER · LIGHTING · SWITCHBOARDS NO JOB TOO SMALL

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PH 0418 257 685

EMAIL leonie-pryce@live.com.au

DARRYL PRYCE · LICENCE NO. 201049 · ABN 74 149 395 326

High pressure washing Patios, Driveways Paved areas Paths

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Free call 1300 4269 562

And so much more….

www.anyjobmatters.com.au

EZY PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Quality

Kaushik Makwana

Garden Cleanup Qualified Horticulturist Rubbish Removal CALL: 0430 582 821 Gutter Cleaning Free no obligation quotes Regular Maintenance Fully insured Customer service from a Commercial or Domestic company you can trust

A WELL MAINTAINED GARDEN ADDS VALUE TO A PROPERTY

Baya’s Backyard Garden & Tree Services

• Mowing / Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Pruning / Odd jobs • Tree Services • Rubbish Removal • Small landscaping CWM0128

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Flyscreen, gyprock repairs & pergola roofs Painting Deck cleaning & staining Window cleaning

0477 220 809

Mowing & Edging Pruning & Mulching Hedge Trimming Weed Control Fertilisation

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Mulching Hedge Trimming

Qualified Horticulturist

WE MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU

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Call Peter on 0419 289 886 peter.wurth@hotmail.com

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small job specialist • LED light upgrades

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

GARDEN MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWING GENERAL CLEAN UP RUBBISH REMOVAL REGULAR or CASUAL SERVICES ALL SUBURBS FULLY INSURED

Ph/Fax: 6241 9413 Mob: 0413 088 908

Work

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Free Quote

Roo� Paintin� General Repairs

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Trades & Services Guide PLASTERING

LAWNS & TURF

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Synthetic grass stays green all year round Easy low maintenance & water free Family owned business with 14 years experience Landscaping & paving services available Australian made product

TRUSTED + EXPERIENCED + LICENSED Ornate Ceilings Decorative Cornices

ACT Plaster

LOCAL PERSONAL SERVICE - FREE QUOTE Call Paul

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PLUMBING

Keeping it green.com.au PAINTING CANBERRA’S LEADING PAINTING EXPERTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

MONET PAINTING

table a e b n U pecial! s fer! of

Exterior Painting from $1300

(INCLUDES FASCIA, GUTTER, EVES AND DOWNPIPES)

YOUR

PLUMBER with a Consumer Guarantee by Master Plumbers ACT. Get your job done well and with peace of mind. We don’t do drip pricing but we do have a discount for pensioners.

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$250

A L L H A N DYM A N S E RV I C E S ALL WORK GUARANTEED

CALL 0417 255 869

free ONTHESPOT QUOTE

Taqwa

6280 0994

actewaglenergyshop.com.au Work performed by licensed contractors.

NEED A LOCAL

PLUMBER $100 OFF

SPEAK TO US @

0498 492 036

ANY PLUMBING SERVICE* PROMO CODE

Member of Master Plumbers ACT multitradesact.com.au

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mtapg@multitradesact.com.au

W W W. S A M S LO C A L P L U M B I NG . CO M . AU

QUICK RESPONSE PLUMBER

0490 101 059 24 x 7 Emergency call-outs

Leaking Taps

Toilet Repairs

Blocked Drains

Gasfitting

Hot Water Heaters

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CEILINGS, WALLS & CORNICES (MIN 3 ROOMS)

FOR A

Call us for fast and reliable hot water repairs and replacement.

Express replacement service Systems to suit all needs 24/7 emergency service

FRIENDLY, HONEST & RELIABLE

2 COAT APPLICATION QUALITY PAINTS

Dulux

0468 998 899 Lic No. 82396C

Call David 0410 682 457 Or Nancy 0410 081 771 The synthetic grass solution

NO HOT WATER?

Repairs Partition Walls Sagging Ceiling

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Even the magpies think it’s real...

PLUMBING

Painting

With 10 years experience, we’re the ones you’ve been looking for.

Seniors discount available.

0451 031 550 | info@taqwapainting.com.au ABN: 39617453237

COMPLEXITY PLUMBING

SENIORS DISCOUNT SAME DAY SERVICE *Refer to terms & conditions on www.samslocalplumbing.com.au S e r v i c e d b y : Yo u r L o c a l P l u m b i n g G r o u p PT Y. LT D

24 X 7 Emergency service

N S W L I C : 3 3 9 2 74 C • ACN:605979235 • ACT LIC: 2016603

100 OFF

$

$80 OFF

when you mention this ad

• Leaking Taps & Toilet • Blocked Drains • Hot water Services • General Plumbing

• Local & Licenced Business • Professional & Reliable • Seniors Discount

Phone: 0467 448 812 Email: complexityplumbing@gmail.com Lic No: 2019590 ABN: 81 558 056 919

Taps And Toilets

*CONDITIONS APPLY

Hot Water/Solar Blocked Drains Gas Fitting Burst Pipes Bathroom Renovations Roofing/Guttering

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WHEN YOU QUOTE THIS AD ANY SERVICES

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Local Professional Service Seniors Discount No Call Out Fee All Work Guaranteed Support Local Business 24/7 Emergency service

Phone 0421 038 243 Web capitalpd.com.au Email: admin@capitalpd.com.au

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Plumbing Lic 2013728 ABN: 53193588524

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Trades & Services Guide TAKE

PRIDE

ROOFING IN YOUR ROOF IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING YOUR ROOF ORIS IN NEED OF REPAIR?

LEAKING OR IN

Call us for an obligation free quote:

NEED OF REPAIR?

• Roof repairs • New roofs

YEARS EX FULLY PERIENCE INSURED Lic. No. 252 440C

0407 789 258 TILING

LOCAL TILING ACT

0407 789 258

prideroofingcanberra.com.au For all your tiling needs:

Call Alex today 0475 000 528

INSTACLEANING

CALL NOW – EMILY:

0424 598 039 info@instacleaning.com.au

All classes are now held at: The Tuggeranong Community Centre 245 COWLISHAW STREET TUGGERANONG

Gutter Clean The gutter vacuum specialist

localtilingact@hotmail.com

Pergola repairs

UPHOLSTERY

0421 193 553

OWNER DRIVER OPERATED ACT/QBN Local pickup & Delivery Interstate Service | Packaging service | 24/7 weekend service Low cost, Reliable & Professional Service

Re-Upholstery and Repairs Custom-Made Furniture Call or email us today!

0422 073 665 / 6181 3511 toni@twinstitchupholstery.com.au twinstitchupholstery.com.au

Ph: 0403 477 056 E: stt1@iprimus.com.au

CRANE HIRE & CAR REMOVAL

ALEXANDER CRANE’S

We are still operating and observing Social Distancing

twinstitchupholstery

CA$H for unwanted CARS

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Want clean gutters?

Want clear downpipes?

Want safe work practices?

“Clean. Safe….Easy”

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ANY HEIGHT - OH & S COMPLIANT

Removal of scrap cars

Nuckel boom crane hire for Airconditioner lifts to rooftops at competitive rates Delivery of building materials. Also lifting everything from boats to pianos

0407 701 135 e: act@guttervac.com.au w: www.guttervac.com.au

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

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

CALL ANDREW on 0427 545 613 70

gutter_clean@hotmail.com

Crane Truck Hire and Unwanted Car Recycling

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Wall Upholstery • Fabric Protection

All areas Free estimates CWM0812

Commercial and Residential Furniture

twinstitch.upholstery

P 02 6296 4009 | M 0407 066 110 | E dale_harris@bigpond.com W dalesballroomdancing.com.au | Principal Dale Harris

GUTTER CLEANING

COURIERS

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Bathroom, Laundry and Kitchen tiling Walls and floors tiling Bathroom Renovations No job too big or small Water proofing shower leaks

Private Dancing Lessons Individual Groups • Perfect For Wedding Parties - By Appointment Adult Beginner & Intermediate Classes - every Wednesday From 8pm Junior classes - Every Thursday From 5.30pm Social Dance - The last Thursday of every month 8.15pm to 10.30pm

 Residential & Commercial cleaning  Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly cleaning  End of lease cleaning  Office Cleaning  Carpet steam & Oven cleaning  Window cleaning  Emergency Cleaning  Upholstery Cleaning & Airbnb cleaning  Flexible scheduling  Affordable prices & Satisfaction guaranteed!  Servicing all around Canberra & NSW

www.prideroofingcanberra.com.au

All suburbs

Join our classes and enjoy yourself in a fun and relaxed social environment at our studio in Tuggeranong

“YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE TO US AND SO IS A CLEAN HEALTHY HOME” CWM0353

Call us for an obligation free quote: • Extensions • Roof repairs • Re-roofs • Re-roofs • Gutters cleaned • New roofs • Gutters cleaned • Ridge-capping • Extensions • Ridge-capping

Ballroom Dancing

CLEANING SERVICE

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PRIDE

IN YOUR ROOF

PROFESSIONAL, FUN, TUITION IN

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TAKE

DANCING LESSONS

SERVICES

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Trades & Services Guide LOCKSMITHS

SOLAR CLEANING

Over 30 years experience securing the Canberra Community

Phone: 0458 786 727

www.highsecuritylocksmiths.com.au

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

MECHANICS

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Mechanical | Metal Fabrication Mobile Welding | Tyres | Brakes ACT/NSW Regos Log Book Services | Wheel Alignments Rust Repairs and Trailer Repairs & More Ph: 02 6241 0222 Mobile: 0438 469 138

Cameron West

0447380325

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Eco friendly Reliable safe cleaning Dust Mould removal Bird droppings Increase in Solar Panel energy

Pensioner and referral discount offers

Monarch Window Cleaning From

180

$

Average 3 BR Home Free Flyscreen & incl GST Tracks Clean

P 6259 3200 / 6241 0857 M 0407 263 812 www.monarchcleaningservices.com.au ABN 29 073 101 768

WIN! Remember the Days of Cat Stevens tickets

Monteleone Car Works & Metal Fabrication

Unit 6, 91-93 Grimwade Street Mitchell

West Sun Solar Cleaning

WINDOW CLEANING

Remember the days of Cat Stevens? The name brings back a thousand memories - dark eyes, a winning voice and songs the whole world sang along to, like Moonshadow, Peace Train, Morning Has Broken and more.

If you were one of the many fortunate audience members to secure tickets for the sold-out performances of Darren Coggan’s critically acclaimed productions at The Q in Queanbeyan in recent years, you won’t want to miss Coggan’s latest uplifting production, Remember the Days of Cat Stevens, at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, Friday 12 February 8pm.

Tickets are on sale now at The Q Theatre, Queanbeyan: www. theq.net.au or phone 6285 6290.

Enter to WIN

PEST CONTROL

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To enter, visit canberraweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find this competition and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Friday 5 February 2021 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

The Wildlife Experts

WIN! Earwig and The Witch film passes

Possums, Sparrows, Minors, Starlings, Mice & Rats Removed And Proofed Against Re Entry Lic. No. MWL 000102073

Ring Roger on

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Renowned for the internationally acclaimed Howl’s Moving Castle, Earwig and The Witch (CTC) sees Studio Ghibli return with another classic Diana Wynne Jones children’s novel adaptation, directed by Goro Miyazaki.

Growing up in an orphanage in the British countryside, Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted.

In cinemas 4 February.

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PET SERVICES Dog Adventures, Walking & Sitting.

Pet Services “Life to the fullest forTSC1516 your6 x 1 best friend!” www.pawventures.net

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