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“I am woman, hear me roar In numbers too big to ignore And I know too much to go back and pretend” As a tweenager in 1972, I remember hearing Helen Reddy’s feminist anthem, I am Woman, on repeat. The song was stirring, prompting me to ponder what was this pain from which wisdom is born and vowing “no one’s every gonna keep me down again” (especially not my “bossy” big brothers, which was my main concern as a tween).

Fast forward to 2021, and the song and the issues – equal pay, choice, respect, safety – remain as pertinent as ever.

Thousands attended the March 4 Justice in Canberra on Monday demanding not only to be heard, but for real change to power structures that limit women’s equal participation in life. If not now, when …

Reasons to be grateful this past week include those pioneering women on whose shoulders female-identifying people stand today, an impromptu sunrise boat trip on Lake Burley Griffin to view the Canberra Balloon Spectacular from a different angle, scintillating live music at Musica Viva’s concert featuring the brilliant Diana Doherty (oboe) and Streeton Trio, thoughtprovoking art at aMBUSH Gallery’s new E.L.K. exhibition, and Black Fire Restaurant accommodating us so warmly as lastminute replacements at their delicious gin and tapas dining event on Sunday night.

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news What women want: March 4 Justice key messages When speakers took the stage at the Canberra March 4 Justice on Monday 15 March, a roughly 6,000-strong crowd of people of different ages, genders and cultural backgrounds listened to ideas about how to build a safer and more equitable society.

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People of different ages, genders and cultures gathered for Canberra’s March 4 Justice at Parliament House on Monday 15 March. Photo: Kerrie Brewer

Janine Hendry demanded systemic change from government, lawmakers and employers, and “measurable cultural and attitudinal change towards women and those without power”.

“My equity does not diminish your equity,” she said.

Wakka Wakka woman, academic and ACT Greens Senate candidate, Dr Tjanara Goreng Goreng, spoke up for First Nations women and called for “love, compassion, empathy and harmony”.

“We ask you to do the work of changing systems without shaming or blaming, but with understanding, deep listening and respect.”

Author, former refugee and notfor-profit CEO, Animata ContehBiger, emphasised the intersection of sexism and racism, which disproportionately marginalises women of colour.

“If they don’t believe a white woman, what hope is there for black women?” she asked.

“We need people to listen - we are not your property.”

Former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins, whose allegation

of sexual assault against a colleague sparked protests around the country, said leaders on both sides of politics needed to stop avoiding the subject.

“Together, we can bring about meaningful reform to the workplace culture inside Parliament House, and hopefully every workplace, to ensure the next generation of women can benefit from a safer and more equitable Australia.”

ANU Students’ Association (ANUSA) president Madhumitha Janagaraja said she stood before the crowd “as a young disabled woman, as a woman of colour, as a survivor, and as a human being who’s angry”.

“It is not just perpetrators that must be held to account, but the institutions that were meant to protect us that repeatedly and deliberately fail because they’re not designed to protect us, and nor have they intended to.”

She said generations of Indigenous women, women of colour, trans women and disabled women were worst affected. “[The institutions] were never built for us, but it’s high time that

they change so that they are.”

ACTU secretary Sally McManus called for reform in Parliament House, and in every Australian workplace.

“We need changes to health and safety laws, that make sure employers have obligations to make sure workplaces are safe and treat the underlying cause of violence and harassment,” she said.

Ms McManus called to legislate 10 days paid domestic and family violence leave.

Canberra Women’s Liberation Group founding member, author Biff Ward, said the current uprising was something she never thought she would live to see.

“Every wave does something profound that builds on what has come before,” she said.

“It’s the law that needs to change now, and I think it’ll take 20 years – change doesn’t happen quickly.”

The full line-up of speakers included survivors’ advocate Saxon Mullins, ANUSA women’s officer Avan Daruwalla, ANUSA education officer Maddie Chia, and more.

- Rosa Ritchie

ACT switches on Australia’s largest community solar farm Australia’s largest community solar farm, SolarShare, switched on last week, Thursday 11 March, in the ACT. A total of 550 locals – students and seniors alike – raised more than $2.4 million for the threehectare farm, 5,000 solar modules built on a disused block owned by the Mount Majura vineyard.

According to ACT Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury, the onemegawatt facility approaches the commercial scale, not seen in community projects before.

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1.8-gigawatt hour (GWh) of electricity each year; and abate 1,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Mr Rattenbury said the ACT Government will guarantee feedin tariffs for the next 20 years, which provides the solar farm with the economic foundation to invest and build the farm.

Members invested between $500 and $100,000 each, and can expect a 5% return within 12 months, possibly by the end of the financial year.

Nick Feyer, SolarShare chair, said investing in renewable energy was valuable, realistic, and socially creditable.

“The shift in transmission systems and generation systems is going to be the largest change in wealth since railroads came in,” he said.

The financial risk is the weather; La Niña brings cooler weather and more rain, and fewer sunny days. But the economic modelling has been conservative, Mr Feyer reassured investors.

“Even with cloudier days or La Niña events, we are still going to be able to beat our projected returns,” he said.

SolarShare was formed by members of the grassroots sustainability organisation

SEE-Change. The solar farm was built by Epho Commercial Solar, using an $8,000 loan from CWP Renewables.

The ACT Government sees SolarShare as a model for community ownership and community management of solar farms. Mr Rattenbury hoped community groups across the country would build similar farms.

“We’ve now got a model that works, and there’s no reason why it can’t be replicated,” he said. “I’d like to think this is really just the first of this scale.”

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news New charity house to deliver significant community benefit A new charity house project in Strathnairn is set to deliver significant community benefit while providing a platform to promote women in the construction sector.

Designed, built and sold entirely by women, the proceeds from the sale of the house will be donated to Hands Across Canberra for distribution to three local charities: Pegasus Riding for the Disabled, Karinya House and Canberra City Care Charnwood.

Ginninderry Joint Venture and Master Builders ACT (MBA) will collaborate on the design and construction of the premium home.

Led by KANE Constructions, the materials and labour will be donated or provided at low cost

by MBA members.

Ginninderry training and employment manager, Emma Sckrabei, said that the project is “more than bricks and mortar”.

“It’s about community; it’s about government and the private sector coming together to do things differently,” she said.

“You can’t be what you can’t see and we’re going to shine a light on the role of women in the construction industry … It will be a project that introduces a new generation of women to the construction industry and the traditional trades. It will be the project that creates opportunities and launches new careers.”

MBA President, Graciete Ferreira, said charity house projects are a powerful way to bring the construction sector together to create significant community impact and show “the construction industry is a real option”.

“This one was particularly special because it’s about women and it’s hopefully getting more women into the construction industry.

This will give a bit more exposure to what sort of jobs women can do and they can show that you can build a whole house with women on every single facet of it,” she said.

The sale of the house will be led by a “dream team” of female real estate agents and a female auctioneer will finalise the sale. According

Diane Bray, Graciete Ferreira and Emma Sckrabei have launched a new charity house project that will be designed, built and sold entirely by women. Image supplied.

to Ms Ferreira, the contribution of low-cost labour and material means more money will go to charity. Hands Across Canberra chief executive, Peter Gordon, said the impact on these charities, and the communities they serve, will be significant.

“The selected charities provide an invaluable contribution to Canberra and the proceeds from the charity house auction will allow them to continue to grow their impact,” he said.

“These are organisations that are making a genuine difference in our community.”

Construction of the Ginninderry Charity House will commence soon with completion scheduled for late 2021.

- Erin Cross

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news Calls for federal government to get moving on Heart Foundation funding With Federal funding for Heart Foundation Walking groups set to expire in June, the national charity is calling for an investment of $9.5 million over three years to keep Australia’s largest free walking network striding forward.

Cardiovascular disease affects 4 million Australians and accounts for nearly 30% of all deaths, which is one death every 12 minutes, according to Heart Foundation reports.

Heart conditions are some of the most expensive health concerns to treat, consuming $10.4 billion of Australia’s annual healthcare budget.

A whopping 85% of Australian adults are not meeting recommended physical activity levels of 150 minutes a week, missing an opportunity to reduce their risk of heart disease by up to 35%.

Meanwhile, a Heart Foundation survey showed nine out of 10 walking group participants were getting the recommended amount of exercise.

Provided funding is renewed, the Foundation aims to more than double program participation

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from 80,000 to over 200,000 people.

There are about 1,300 walking groups across the country, at least 30 of which are in Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Fisher walk organiser, Judy McGurk, runs three walks a week for her retirement village, and has clocked up close to 800 strolls and marches since she became involved in the program over 12 years ago.

“I think walking is important, because it gets people out, and we get the exercise. I think that’s very important,” she says.

In 2020, Judy won the Heart Foundation Golden Shoe Award for the second time, one of four awards granted by the charity annually. The award recognises a “wellness warrior” for whom walking is key to their healthy lifestyle; Judy says she walks everywhere and only catches buses for long distances.

A new member of Judy’s group, Stella, says joining the weekly walks has helped her recover

A Heart Foundation walking group has been active at a retirement village in Fisher for 13 years. Photo: Kerrie Brewer

from knee surgery.

“Being in a group is more incentive,” she says.

“This is wonderful because it’s helping to get me going again.”

Judy’s group sings her praises: she points out bumps in the path, introduces them to lovely walks around the area, carries water and first aid, and “even pushes sticks off the path!”.

Heart Foundation CEO Adjunct Professor John Kelly says the Heart Foundation walking initiative is “low-cost, high-value”, it helps prevent heart disease and provides many other benefits along the way.

The Federal Budget is due to be handed down in May. - Rosa Ritchie Find an extended version of this story and more photos online at canberraweekly.com.au

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Wednesday 31 March St Clare’s offers senior and junior scholarships to new and/ or continuing students. Further details and application forms can be found on our website.

Try a Day

Wednesday 28 April We invite prospective Year 7 students to experience the exciting and enriching opportunities available at St Clare’s College. Please register via our website.

Open Evening

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School Tours

4 May, 10 May, 5 August, 14 September and 14 October School Tours are available by appointment. Please phone the College if you wish to register for a tour.

Year 11, 2022 Information Evening

Thursday 27 May Discover the many courses and leadership opportunities available for senior students from 6.00pm - 7.30pm at the College.

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news ‘Hands Up 4 CBR’ Giving Day raises $640,000 Coe’s successor to be known soon Alistair Coe’s replacement in the ACT Legislative Assembly should be known by Thursday 25 March, the ACT Electoral Commissioner, Damian Cantwell AM, said on 15 March.

Mr Coe’s resignation on Friday 12 March creates a ‘casual vacancy’, an empty seat in the Assembly outside the election period. The Assembly will fill the position by counting back through the ballot papers that elected Mr Coe in October. The seat could be filled by one of three unelected Yerrabi Liberal candidates: former MLA James Milligan (7.2% of the vote), Jacob Vadakkedathu (5.0%), or Dr Krishna Nadimpalli (3.6%).

Those candidates have until noon on 25 March to contest the vacancy. At 12.30pm that day, the names of the candidates contesting the vacancy will be officially declared. A computer counting program will determine which candidate will be elected to replace Mr Coe. The result is expected to be officially declared on Friday 26 March 3pm.

The Canberra Day Appeal ‘Hands Up 4 CBR’ Giving Day has raised $640,000 for local charities and community organisations, surpassing its $500,000 goal on day one of the two-day appeal.

Launched by Hands Across Canberra (HAC), the Giving Day is the region’s largest charitable fundraising appeal.

The second year of Hands Up 4 CBR well surpassed the $130,000 raised in 2020, helping over 60 local charities and community organisations. HAC solely works with Canberra charities and community organisations, ensuring that the money they receive goes directly towards local people in need.

Over the 48-hour period, more than 4,000 donations were received. One large donation was directly made to Raw Potential, on behalf of the Chappell Foundation for $75,000 and Canberra Data Centre for $25,000 at the kick-off event on Tuesday 9 March. Zango also made a $10,000 donation to the Leukemia

Foundation’s ‘World’s Greatest Shave’ which saw Peter Gordon shave his head at the event.

Peter Gordon, CEO of Hands Across Canberra, says that he has been humbled by the community’s response since announcing the Canberra Day Appeal.

- Erin Cross

We invite 2021 Year 6 & Year 5 students to join us for Try High School Day on either the 24th or 25th March 2021 from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

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Students will have the opportunity to meet some of our JPC students and staff, become familiar with the layout of our school, and have fun experiencing ‘classes’ in a high school setting.

Time: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm (drop off from 9.15 am) Dress: Current primary school sports uniform

Catering: Morning tea will be made in Food Tech (Students are welcome to bring their own food if they prefer or have a specific dietary requirement) What to Bring: Water bottle and hat

To Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BOVIU Please note that it is up to individual families to arrange participation in this event including transport to and from the College, as it is not being coordinated through our feeder schools.

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news 14-year-old St Edmund’s dux begins a bachelor’s degree A gap year backpacking Europe was never on the cards for the 2020 dux of St Edmund’s College, 14-year-old Benjamin Francis, who began a bachelor’s degree earlier this month.

“This trimester I’m doing applied physics, calculus, biology and chemistry,” he says.

The ability to study online helped Benjamin work around requirements for tertiary students under the age of 17 to be accompanied by a parent on campus, and he wasn’t keen to wait two years to get cracking.

“I’m very competitive, not just with other people but also with myself; I really want to do well at things.

“So that’s sort of what keeps me driven, to keep studying and doing stuff.”

Benjamin began extension activities halfway through primary school, although he remained in his assigned year group until grade six.

After primary school he skipped to year nine, and then bypassed another grade to begin year 11 at 12 years of age.

Benjamin is the eldest of three siblings, all accelerated students, and his mother, Susan, was initially hesitant about him studying alongside teenagers up to five years his senior at a school best known for its excellence on the rugby field.

But accelerated students are not uncommon at St Edmund’s, where school principal Joe Zavone began expanding the gifted and talented program four years ago.

Mr Zavone tells his teachers not to expect accelerated students to get straight As, and they were supportive when some of Benjamin’s grades dipped at the beginning of year 11.

Mrs Francis says it was a good experience for her son, who had previously “flown through everything”, to learn that lower grades were not a disaster.

As a seven-year-old, Benjamin dreamed of becoming a real estate agent or a brain surgeon, but he settled on a new path after completing work experience in medical physics and

When he’s not studying, Benjamin analyses basketball statistics, tutors accelerated primary school students, reads, and plays the piano. Photo: Kerrie Brewer

radiation engineering at Canberra Hospital.

“Medical physics is sort of like this perfect match of all the stuff that I love – the very technical physics and maths related stuff as well as the helping people in medicine.”

Benjamin found friends at St Edmund’s among people studying his favourite subjects, and his age was only an inconvenience when he was the only one without a driver’s licence.

“Other than that, there wasn’t too much in terms of age that stopped us from being friends, really at all.”

- Rosa Ritchie Find an extended version of this story online at canberraweekly.com.au

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ENROLMENT SESSION When Monday 22nd March 2021 11am–1pm It is mandatory that all individuals seeking to be on the program attend this session.

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signs of life, with some of the Capital’s larger scale events and festivals preparing for a longawaited return.

The Heritage Festival, cancelled last year, is set to go ahead on 6-26 April and promises to bring together a range of events that celebrate Canberra’s heritage and rich history.

“What I’m really excited about after last year’s cancellation is that we have an event with over 160 events as part of the festival,” says festival coordinator Linda Roberts.

“There’s just such a wonderful, varied program of activities.”

The program includes tours, exhibitions, walks and workshops, with a few quirky events thrown in, too, like the Heritage Polaris – a seven-hour biking and navigating event.

Reimagining ‘reimagine’ While this year’s theme was intended to be for the 2020 festival, it works perfectly for an event that’s had to do a little ‘reimagining’ of its own.

“We’ve had to reimagine ‘reimagine’,” Ms Roberts says.

“This year we don’t have some of the really massive open days of the past.”

While it’s hoped those events will return for future years, this year has presented an opportunity for more intimate and boutique events where people can participate in smaller groups and experience things more closely.

“We’ve got a lot of what I would class as ‘around the corner’ [events]; things in the suburbs.

“People found respite during lockdown and rediscovered what

[their suburbs] had to offer.

“One of the loveliest things I hear is ‘I’ve lived here all my life and I never knew that’ or ‘I’ve never been here’.”

As is the nature of ‘COVID times’, there will also be a number of online ‘heritage at home’ events including talks and virtual tours.

Reimagined, too, is the merch from last year’s canned event – “we did have bags printed [last year], but it was too difficult to print over the date so on the reverse side we’ve actually put another artwork there”.

Canberra’s rich heritage “Heritage is what we have from the past and I think we need to know where we’ve been in order to move forward and I think that’s really important,” Ms Roberts says.

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“It’s a dialogue really between the present and the past, what we currently have.”

It doesn’t just relate to what we consider to be ‘really old’, either. This year, the Canberra suburb of Swinger Hill will be on show as an example of 1970s architecture and mediumdensity living.

Ms Roberts says heritage also includes natural heritage and Canberra’s Aboriginal heritage, as well as intangible heritage like skills and crafts that will be on show during the festival.

“If we understand our past and there’s community spirit and there’s a pride in where we come from … heritage is very much at the cornerstone of that.”

Local talent on show One particular set of skills that

will be on show are those of local artist Hannah Minter, who created the artwork for the festival inspired by the ‘reimagine’ theme.

“Coming in with that ‘pop art’ artwork, that resonates really well with when Canberra just really grew during the ‘60s and ‘70s; there was a real braveness in the planning and the architecture,” Ms Roberts says.

“Her artwork, it’s quite striking … we’re just really excited to have her on board and to support a local artist.”

Read more about Hannah and her artwork on page 46.

Find the Heritage Festival events program included with this week’s CW or head to environment.act.gov.au - Libby Kimber

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New demountables at Majura New Hivve sustainable transportable classrooms (demountables) have been installed at Majura Primary School as part of the ACT Government’s plan to transition public schools to a net zero emissions future.

ACT Minister for Education and Youth Affairs, Yvette Berry, inspected the demountables on Monday morning.

Ms Berry said the demountables are fully insulated and meet current energy targets. They are prefabricated and modular to reduce construction waste.

They integrate sustainable building materials, including recycled glass insulation, Australian manufactured insulated wall and floor panels,

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According to Ms Berry, the classrooms offer all the same comforts and technical/ IT infrastructure as a permanent learning space.

They can be powered entirely by rooftop solar and a battery energy storage system; excess energy offsets the school’s energy use.

An energy dashboard provides real-time data on the building’s energy and indoor air quality data, allowing students and staff to learn how building use connects with building performance.

ACT’s first public crematorium opens in Gungahlin The ACT’s first publicly owned crematorium officially opened at Gungahlin Cemetery on Monday 15 March, attended by members of Canberra’s Indian community.

Canberra’s Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists have long wanted a crematorium; these faiths require or prefer the body to be consumed by fire, believing cremation releases the soul swiftly and keeps the Earth clean.

However, a 2018 review of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 found that ACT funeral services did not meet the needs of 11% of Canberrans with a religious or cultural

need for cremation, according to ACT Minister for City Services, Chris Steel.

The ACT, expected to reach 500,000 people by 2030, needs three or four crematoria; but to date Canberra’s only crematorium has been privatelyowned Norwood Park.

The Gungahlin crematorium was completed in December. Since it opened in February, 10 people have been cremated.

Another publicly-owned crematorium will be built as part of Southern Memorial Park proposed to be constructed on Canberra’s southside.

Public charity bins at RMCs A year after the ACT Government withdrew charity bins from public places, Canberrans will soon be able to drop off clothing and textiles at Mugga Lane and Mitchell Resource Management Centres (RMC). A sixmonth trial of collection points will begin in May. “Canberrans love recycling, and we want to provide opportunities for people to reuse and recycle textile items like clothing and shoes,” said ACT Minister for Transport and City Services, Chris Steel.

Illegal dumping significantly increased in the height of the

pandemic; in response, the government removed charity bins from shopping centres and car parks last April.

The public will be able to drop off clothing, textiles and shoes for free.

The sites will be locked at night and monitored by CCTV cameras.

People caught illegally dumping waste at a recycling drop-off centre can be fined up to $1,500 for individuals, or $7,500 for businesses.

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Raiders win season opener

The Brumbies 2021 unbeaten run has come to an end in an absolute thriller, going down 40-38 to the Queensland Reds at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday night, 13 March.

The home side led for much of the night, until a Reds try in the dying minutes secured victory and top spot on the Super Rugby AU ladder for the visitors.

The Brumbies got off to a fast start, scoring two tries and a penalty goal to lead 17-0 after 14 minutes. The Reds hit back, though, and managed to claw their way back into the game to trail just 24-16 at half time.

The second half started positively for the Brumbies as they scored the first try before disaster struck.

Already without front rowers Allan Alaalatoa and James Slipper, the Brumbies prop stocks were mighty thin after injuries to Tom Ross and Scott Sio and the Reds took full advantage.

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Folau Faingaa of the Brumbies scores a try against the Reds at GIO Stadium on 13 March.

They dominated the scrum and scored two quick tries to make it 3130 with 10 minutes to play.

A converted try to Issak FineLeleiwasa gave the Brumbies an 8-point lead, but a quick penalty goal brought the Reds back within striking distance.

Then a brilliant try from Jordan Petaia right next to the goal posts secured the Reds’ comeback win.

The Brumbies have a timely bye round this week, giving them extra time to lick their wounds. Their next match is against the Western Force in Canberra on Friday 26 March.

A Jordan Rapana double and a strong second half performance by the Canberra Raiders helped them to a 30-12 victory over the Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium Canberra on Sunday afternoon, 14 March.

Locked at 6-6 at half time, the Raiders scored four second half tries to get their season off to the perfect start.

Rapana scored his first try just before half time to level the scores before Ryan James produced the moment of the match right after the break.

Playing his first NRL game in 693 days, James barged his way over from close range to give the Raiders a 12-6 lead.

Hudson Young and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad added a try each before the Tigers hit back to make it 24-12.

Rapana put the finishing touches on the victory after getting on the end of some Joe Tapine brilliance to score his second and seal the win.

The Raiders next play the Cronulla Sharks at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium on Sunday 21 March 6.15pm.

Heyman breaks record A W-League record-breaking performance from Michelle Heyman was the highlight of a thrilling clash between Canberra United and Perth Glory, which saw the home side win 3-2 at Viking Park in Canberra on Friday 12 March.

An injury time winner capped

off a chaotic final few minutes as the legendary Heyman went two goals clear at the top of the Westfield W-League all-time goalscoring charts.

Canberra United will face Newcastle Jets in Newcastle on Saturday 20 March 6.35pm.

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GIVIT donation of the week: DSLR camera An organisation that supports refugees establishing a new life in Australia is looking for a unique item to assist a young woman who is studying and living in Canberra. With a passion and talent for photography, she is enrolled in a photography course at college and is in need of a good quality DSLR camera with an empty SDHC Card in order to participate in the program. Any good quality camera that is currently collecting more dust than images and can donated to this young woman would be hugely appreciated. This donation will support her in diving deeper into what she loves and potentially could lead to a career and ongoing passion for decades to come. To donate, visit givit. org.au/donate-items, search by category “Music and Entertainment” in your local area. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

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Experience the beauty of Japanese culture through bonsai, ikebana and kusamono with a focus on Australian native plants. Join Australian guest artists and the curators of the National Bonsai and Penjing Collection of Australia for workshops, demonstrations and discussion forums at the National Arboretum Canberra, 26-28 March. At the public Bonsai Reshaped Market Day on Saturday 27 March 9am-4pm, pick up everything you need to start or expand your bonsai collection, from stock trees to styled bonsai, hand crafted pots, wire, tools and raw materials. Spots still remain for workshops, full-day demonstration and forum. More info: nationalarboretum.act.gov.au

Free health seminar: Looking after your feet On behalf of the Health Care Consumers’ Association of the ACT, Ricky Lee, podiatrist from The Walking Clinic, will present a free ‘Looking after your feet’ health seminar online via Zoom on Tuesday 30 March 7-8.30pm.

Find out: why your feet are so important to health; what happens as we get older; ways to reduce pain; tips to help your feet stay well and you remain upright. RSVP: via Eventbrite [search ‘looking after your feet’] or call 6230 7800. More info: reps@hcca.org.au or 6230 7800.

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Have you ever wondered what happens to recycling and waste in the ACT? A free public session on ‘food waste avoidance’ will be held at the Recycling Discovery Hub, 1 Recycling Road, Hume, on Tuesday 23 March 4-5pm. Discover what happens to the things we put in the bin and how you can make a difference; see the Materials Recovery Facility machinery in action and undertake a virtual tour; investigate the science of sorting materials; explore what our recycling can become; and fi nd out how to reduce food waste in your home. Bookings essential, via Eventbrite; eventbrite.com.au/e/recyclingdiscovery-hub-public-sessions-2021tickets-53709081308

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VIEW Club Tuggeranong Evening: The next meeting will be on Wednesday 24 March 6.30pm at Town Centre Vikings Club, Greenway. Cost: $27 includes two-course dinner. A table trading evening will be held.

New members welcome. Contact Janne on 6293 3977.

Weston Creek: The next meeting will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden on Tuesday 6 April 11.30am. Cost: $30 for two-course lunch. RSVP to Barbara on 6286 4626 by Thursday 1 April 5pm.

Brass on the Grass The Hall School Museum and Heritage Centre again presents Brass on the Grass, a brass band concert on Sunday 28 March 4pm, hosted by local David Kilby, presented by Canberra Brass and held on the lawns of the Hall School Museum. Refreshments available or BYO picnic. The Hall School Museum & Heritage Centre will also be open 12-3pm. Entry to the concert is free; bookings essential via trybooking.com/BONHK

Nature Journal Club The newly formed Nature Journal Club of Canberra and Queanbeyan will meet on the third Sunday of each month, rain or shine.

No artistic experience needed, just a love of nature and an interest in exploring our beautiful world.

Families welcome. Suggested donation is $2 per adult to help with incidental group costs. Visit facebook.com/groups/natureclubcanberra to join and to RSVP.

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Sarah McDougall, Fran Marshall

Dr Terhi Nurmikko-Fuller, Dr Katrina Grant

Andrew McFadzean, Nicole Short

Daniel Herrero, Jorja Bailey, Nikko Acena

David Kennar, Sophia Mavris, Stephanie Kennar

Daniel Ballantyne, Sam Tyler

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School holiday activity guide Check out the great local advertisers in our autumn school holiday activity guide to find fun activities, attractions, places and events for all the family to enjoy.

DB TENNIS SERVES UP FUN DB Tennis is offering a host of tennis clinics over the school holidays for children of all ages and skill levels. Run in small groups at the Eastlake Flinders Tennis Club, Griffith, the DB Tennis holiday program clinics serve as either a great introduction to the sport or a development pathway for more experienced players. Owner and operator David Beniamini says they are a fantastic way to experience tennis in a fun and social environment. Enrol online via the DB Tennis website or contact David directly for further information.

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ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE CANBERRA EASTER HOLIDAY CAMP Hop along to the Alliance Française Easter Holiday Camp!

From 14 to 16 April, young French learners will engage in activities around the theme of the environment and learn French language through art and crafts.

Pre-kindies will practise and reinforce their French language skills, learning through activities, sports, games and crafts, while kindies will come and learn some French through activities such as board games, cinema related activities and music!

Alliance Française de Canberra provides a warm and welcoming environment to learn about French culture and to practise French language.

For more information or to enrol in the Easter Holiday Camp, visit afcanberra.com.au or call 6257 6696.

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EXPERIENCE THE WILD AT THE NATIONAL ZOO AND AQUARIUM Get your heart racing these school holidays with a visit to the National Zoo and Aquarium! With many different encounters to choose from, why not get up close and personal with a Giraffe, feed a big cat or have meerkats sit on your lap!

If you are wanting to make a day of it, why not join us on one of our new tours! The Awesome Roarsome Tour takes you into the heart of the zoo, meeting all of our exciting carnivores! Experience the thrill of a meeting a Lion or feel the smooth scales of a snake. If that doesn’t hit the spot, why not book the African Savannah Safari and stand in awe of our gentle giants. For something a little longer, check out our Wonders of Wildlife Tour and experience all that the zoo has to offer!

If the tours don’t tickle your tail feathers, visit the AdventureLand playground located next to the Rhino Bistro. The unique playground features a total of 55 activities including various sized fibreglass animal sculptures for children aged 2-12 to explore and play on.

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RACE DOWN TO WAY2FAST THESE HOLIDAYS! Way2Fast slot car racing centre has three custom-made tracks to thrill beginners and experienced drivers with a need for speed!

A family business, we grew up with slot car racing as kids and we love sharing the experience.

Slot car racing is perfect for kids’ parties and groups of all ages. Cars are supplied, or you can BYO. We also sell slot cars, tracks, remote control cars and a full range of parts. Get in touch for repairs or servicing.

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The living museum has a range of activities that will be fun and interesting for the whole family! Enjoy a range of innovative exhibitions, tours and public programs that challenge and inspire along with special activities and spaces for children to explore. Children aged 5 to 15 can take part in the zine making workshop to unleash their creativity where they can write, stretch, stick or staple together their own zine with the help of an artist.

Running from 12 to 16 April, the free program is guaranteed fun. In between making zines, exploring the current exhibitions, and following the family trail, why not rediscover the lost art of letter writing while visiting MOAD? The Yours Faithfully exhibition is open now. Use a range of tools and supplies including beautifully restored typewriters and pop your creation in the post box to mail it around the world – postage is on MOAD. Entry is free but bookings are essential for all activities.

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Perform Australia is Canberra’s leading drama school, and these holidays they’re pleased to present two fantastic programs: ‘Do-ItYourself Fantasy & Fairytales’ for kids aged 7-12, and ‘Hollywood Highlights’, a film acting workshop for teens. Perform Australia prides itself on its fun and educational programs which give kids confidence through participation in dramatic art. Learning the art of acting connects children with their imagination, helps them to express themselves creatively, and increases their communication skills. But it’s not all over when the holidays end – Perform Australia offers after-school acting classes right around Canberra.

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Calling all space explorers! Space Squad is Australia’s only residential holiday camp program for students in Years 2-6 (Junior), Years 6-9 (Youth), and Years 10-12 (Senior) who are interested in Space! Over five days, campers will be immersed in all things Space, learning about exploration and science, and meeting amazing engineers, astronomers, astrophysicists, and scientists who work on space mission.

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Looking for something creative and fun for the ACT autumn school holidays? Book into one of the Canberra Glassworks’ school holiday classes and unleash your child’s imagination in glass.

Under the guidance of some of Australia’s most acclaimed glass artists, participants will learn introductory techniques in glass making to create your own masterpiece.

This year’s autumn program features four Easter-themed workshops, some of which include: Make an Easter Platter, where children design their own decorated glass plate; Easter Holiday Tiles, where small pieces of glass are arranged to create a unique tile; and a glass mosaic workshop that sees children create a mosaic egg or bunny decoration using coloured glass jewels.

The Glassworks’ autumn Holiday Program runs 5-18 April. To find out more, call 6260 7005 or visit canberraglassworks.com/create/holidays

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A part of NASA’s Deep Space Network, we provide constant contact with dozens of robotic spacecraft exploring planets, moons and stars. See Australia’s largest antenna dishes, a piece of the Moon and exhibits on space exploration history.

On your visit, see a piece of the Moon that’s over 3.8 billion years old, check out the latest images from across the Solar System and beyond, along with spacecraft models, plus flown space hardware and memorabilia.

Open 2-18 April, 10am to 4pm. Free entry. 421 Discovery Drive, Paddys River, Tidbinbilla T: 6201 7880 (recorded info) | W: cdscc.nasa.gov

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April 7th - Battle Games Operation Fallen Angel - you will have to complete 7 activities that will see you protect your team from the other teams April 8th Battle Ninja Teams April 9th Battle Ninja Pairs

Join us at South.Point this school holidays for some hopping fun!

Find all of the bunnies in our Easter themed scavenger hunt to win a free prize.

And keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny on Sunday 4 April. He will have some chocolatey treats!

But the fun won’t end there, with Peter Rabbit hopping into Centre Court from Monday 5 to Friday 16 April. Come and play in the Peter Rabbit craft village and grab a picture with the cheeky Rabbit himself.

Round out your day with lunch at Rashays, where kids eat free every Sunday! Then finish it off at the newly refurbished Limelight Cinemas and watch the new Peter Rabbit 2 movie! With kids’ tickets from $10.50, it’s a deal too good to pass up!

Cost $90 per day Battle Pack - Week 1 - $330

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Week 2 April 2021

HOP, SKIP AND JUMP INTO SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT CANBERRA CIT Y GYMNASTICS!

April 12th - Battle Games Section 7 - you are a secret team trying to infiltrate the other teams and get there secret codes to open the trunk of prizes April 13th - Delta Force - Stage 1 April 14th - Delta force - Stage 2 April 15th Battle Ninja Challenge another Ninja April 16th Battle Ninja Individual Championship Cost $90 per day Battle Pack - Week 2 - $400

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Your child might have tried soccer or basketball, but have they ever jumped into gymnastics? With school holidays fast approaching, Canberra City Gymnastics is offering an opportunity to do something different! Students will be entertained and challenged by fun activities, games, and gymnastics exercises. Experienced coaches make sure each child feels happy and comfortable.

The full day program runs 8.30am-5.30pm throughout the holidays in Belconnen and Lyneham. Healthy morning and afternoon tea is provided, BYO lunch.

Contact our friendly office team to book now: T: 6251 1131 E: office@canberracity.org.au

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BECOME A NINJA WARRIOR AT B.FIRM Take your pick of Canberra’s best adventure training activities for kids aged 4 to 17! These school holidays, health and wellbeing business B.FIRM is offering a range of kids’ programs, giving them an opportunity to play hard at Canberra’s only Obstacle Adventure Park. Approaching health and wellbeing through the lens of holistic health, the Kids Firm philosophy is bedded in teaching and building on individual and community health and wellbeing knowledge by creating impactful programs and using encouragement and positive influence as tools for change. Watch your kid become a Ninja with the Ninja Warrior, Spartan and Obstacle programs, where they can battle their friends. Or book them into a PT session where they can train with one of Australia’s premier trainers, Lee Campbell.

Bookings are essential for guaranteed fun and fitness.

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Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm Price: $85 for 1 day, $166 for 2 days $240 for 3 days, $312 for 4 days $75 per day for 5+ days

Bookings can be made by emailing office@canberracity.org.au or calling 6251 1131

If new to the club or booking for the first time for classes in 2021, registration and Insurance of $100 for the year must be paid.

Program available at both Belconnen and Lyneham venues and fees include morning and afternoon tea for all children

Who: Boys and Girls from kindergarten and above

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Easter Holiday Camp From April 14 to April 16, we will open our doors to young French learners for our Easter Holiday Camp.

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Marvellous mushrooms Autumn is officially underway and this week food writer Libby Kimber is celebrating with an ode to the marvellous mushroom.

Baked polenta tart with sautéed mushrooms Serves 4 Polenta tart base 1 Tbsp unsalted butter for cooking 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup coarse polenta 500ml vegetable or chicken stock 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1 1/2 tsp rosemary leaves Cracked pepper to taste Sea salt to taste Tart toppings 1 red onion thinly sliced into half moons 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 150g (1 bunch) English spinach, rinsed, ripped into smaller pieces 150g Swiss brown mushrooms, thinly sliced 100g button mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves 100g marinated goats cheese Unsalted butter for cooking Sea salt to taste To serve Parsley, roughly chopped

Preheat the oven to 180oC. Lightly grease a 35cm pie tin and set aside.

Warm up a heavy base medium saucepan to medium heat, add a knob of butter. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until it turns a light golden colour. Add the polenta and stir thoroughly to coat in butter.

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Gradually pour in the stock while continually stirring to prevent lumps forming. Once the polenta thickens and the grains soften, add the grated parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, pinch of salt and a good amount of cracked pepper.

Streaky bacon and mushroom carbonara

Remove from the heat and turn the polenta out into the pie tin. Using a spatula, level out the polenta and allow for a nice thick side crust (the pie crust is meant to be thicker than a traditional pastry crust).

Trim off any excess.

Serves 4

Place the tart casing in the oven to cook for 25-30 minutes or until it becomes crispy and a darker golden colour.

300g Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced or quartered

To cook the caramelised onion, add a knob of butter to a heavy base frying pan. Add the thinly sliced red onion and allow to sweat down, stirring until the onions become translucent and soft.

300ml Bulla cooking cream

Add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and stir through. Cook for a further 5 minutes while the sugar dissolves and the balsamic vinegar caramelises. Remove from the heat and set aside.

1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped

In the same fry pan on medium heat add a small knob of butter and the English spinach. Sauté until it becomes soft and wilted, remove from the heat and set aside.

Using the same fry pan, add a knob of butter followed by the sliced mushrooms and the thyme.

Sauté until the mushrooms become tender and juicy. Remove from the heat and set aside.

To fill the tart, spread out the caramelised onion across the base. Follow with the wilted spinach and top with the sautéed mushrooms. Finish off with spoonfuls of marinated goat’s cheese, a drizzle of the oil from the cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley over the top.

Serve warm straight away.

1 Tbsp olive oil 4 rashers streaky bacon, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 700g fettucine pasta 1/2 cup chicken stock or water 1/2 cup parmesan, grated To serve Grated parmesan Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil.

Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a frying pan, add bacon and cook until golden and crisp. Set aside and wipe out pan.

Add remaining oil to pan with the mushrooms, cooking until golden.

Return bacon to the pan with the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add pasta to boiling water and return to the boil, cooking until al dente. Drain.

Pour the Bulla Cooking Cream and stock into the mushrooms with the parmesan cheese, mixing well and bring to a simmer. Season to taste and toss in the cooked pasta and parsley.

Serve sprinkled with additional parmesan if desired.

Recipe and image courtesy of Australian Mushrooms; australianmushrooms.com.au

Recipe and image courtesy of Bulla; bulla.com.au

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Calling all pampered pooches and cuisine-conscious canines: pet service marketplace Mad Paws has launched premium raw food subscription boxes filled with meat, offal and dog-approved vegetables, delivered weekly across the east coast of Australia. Let them know about your dog, confirm your custom meal plan and wait for the postman (don’t chase him, please). Bone appétit!

Paw-der your dog’s dinner bowls at madpawsdinnerbowl.com.au

The latest in foodie news, events and products.

Popular local bakery Three Mills has opened a new location in Fyshwick, serving up their super tasty treats and coffees at 75 Newcastle Street. Head out there for all things delicious between 6am and 2pm on weekdays, and 7am and 2pm on weekends. It’s perfect timing to grab some of their ultra-scrumptious hot cross buns before Easter, too.

Stay up to date with all things pastry via threemillsbakery.com.au and on socials @threemillsbakery The Australian distillers at Four Pillars have joined forces with Goa based, award-winning Indian distillery Stranger &

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Meal delivery service Providoor has teamed up with Baker Bleu’s Mike Russell to celebrate Easter with an at-home masterclass on Sunday 28 March. Learn how to make the Melbourne bakery’s famous sour cherry and dark chocolate Easter buns from scratch, with all the things you need delivered to your door the day before!

Order now at providoor.com.au

Easter Trading Hours Wed 31 Mar 8am – 6pm Thu 1 Apr 7am – 6:30pm Good Friday 6am – 2pm Easter Sat 8am – 2pm* Easter Sun CLOSED Easter Mon CLOSED Tue 6 Apr Resume normal trade * Subject to stock availability

Q: What is the Easter Bunny’s favourite sport?

A: Basket-ball!

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Do your like your hot cross buns filled with custard, caramel and choc chips and served with chocolate gelato, specifically?

That’s pretty niche and not really a hot cross bun, technically, but hey, we get it! And if that is you, you’re in luck. Messina has launched their Easter snack pack which includes exactly that: a hot cross bun sticky snail that serves six and one litre of triple choc gelato. Food coma, here we come!

Order online at gelatomessina.com for pick up between 1 and 4 April, and hurry!

Sons to create something new: The Spice Trade Gin. Working together over Zoom, the two distilleries combined Australian native flavours and Indian botanicals for a “big, bold and spicy” gin that’s “not for the faint-hearted”. To coincide with the release, Four Pillars’ Matt Wilkinson has also created a curry powder made from fresh and spent botanicals.

Spice up your life! Order from 23 March via fourpillarsgin.com.au

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The delightful musical features a cast of six who perform with a stylised set and costumes that lean into a late 1960s/ early 1970s Australian aesthetic with kitschy cookware and pink paisley walls.

Margaret Fulton the Musical is a fun celebration of Fulton’s life and follows her journey from humble beginnings in her Scottish immigrant family to celebrity cook super-stardom. Photos: Andrew Seymour.

Margaret Fulton musical to sing for its supper at The Q A musical theatre production chronicling the fascinating life and times of one of modern Australia’s most influential cooks, Margaret Fulton, will take the cake when it comes to The Q later this month.

Having debuted their production earlier this month, Margaret Fulton the Musical producer Alli Pope told Canberra Weekly the work had been on her radar since first seeing the script in 2018.

“I wasn’t entirely convinced at the beginning because I wondered how exciting a musical could be about a cook,” she said.

“Then I read the script and I was blown away.

She was so interesting and had such a full life.”

The delightful musical follows Fulton’s journey from humble beginnings in her Scottish immigrant family to celebrity cook superstardom.

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The production features a cast of six and comes to Queanbeyan on 23-27 March near the beginning of an 83-performance regional tour covering most of Australia.

Twentieth century Australian home cooking can be defined by a pre-Fulton and post-Fulton era, both either side of the 1969 release of the seminal Margaret Fulton Cookbook.

The book featured Fulton’s burnt orange crockpots and chunky stoneware serving dishes and encouraged housewives to try their hand at nasi goreng and apricot chicken.

“She’s the woman who taught Australians how to cook,” Pope said.

In 2021, Australia is a culinary melting pot where many of us happily sample and enjoy exotic foods from right across the world.

But 52 years ago, that wasn’t so, and, in that respect, Fulton blazed the trail; prior to her

book Australian home cooking revolved almost entirely around the classic meat and three veg.

“She brought something different and encouraged people to try new ingredients,” Pope said. “Before that people didn’t even think outside that box.”

The production’s set and costumes lend itself to Fulton’s cooking and home lives and leans into a late 1960s/early 1970s Australian aesthetic.

Fulton’s kitchen and living area occupies each side of the stage, and the set is adorned with pink paisley wallpapers, pale blue panelling and kitschy cookware.

“It’s a really bright, colourful show with lots going on,” Pope said. “You could imagine she’s in the kitchen doing a demo and then breaks into full song about a pressure cooker.”

The creative pedigree of the musical’s creators is nearly as impressive as Fulton’s own work.

Writer Doug MacLeod has worked on Fast Forward, Full Frontal, Kath and Kim and The Micallef Program, and brings the quirky, clever sensibility of those works to Margaret Fulton.

Similarly, composer Yuri Worontschak has worked across theatre, screen and studio music; with some credits including Eric Bana feature film Love the Beast, Mad as Hell, and Kath and Kim too.

“All the songs are quite different, so it makes for a really interesting 80 minutes,” Pope said.

Both Macleod and Worontschak started whipping up Margaret Fulton the Musical in 2005.

Although she passed in 2019 aged 94, Ms Fulton saw an early version of the musical in 2012 when it was in workshop stage.

“At least she got to see her life on stage, which thrilled her; I heard she was absolutely thrilled by that,” Pope said.

Margaret Fulton the Musical comes to The Q, Queanbeyan, 23-27 March; theq.net.au - Denholm Samaras

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FASHION PARADE Thursday 8th April 5:30pm for a 6pm start Bicentennial Hall Queanbeyan

Tickets $49 - Limited Numbers RSVP by 26th March

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-fundraising-fashion-parade-tickets-146524943049 A fun night out with designer labels from Elk, Olga de Polga, Valia, Joseph Ribkoff and Philosophy Australia

Contact Debbie Maree for more information on 0405 774 549 Raising funds for Queanbeyan Postnatal Depression Community Advisory Group Providing free social walks and exercises for parents with children in prams - all walks and exercises are led by a personal trainer from the Pure Will Fitness Studio with postnatal training qualifications.

Walks are also accompanied by a NSW child and family health nurse who can assist with any questions or challenges faced by new parents.

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‘Wishlist’ musical Fangirls to grace The Playhouse Having been on the Canberra Theatre’s wishlist since it debuted in 2019, dreams will come true later this month when hit Australian musical Fangirls graces The Playhouse boards.

Part concert part musical, Fangirls follows 14-year-old Edna (Karis Oka), who is head over heels infatuated with boyband superstar Harry.

Created and written by Yve Blake with direction by Paige Rattray, Fangirls premiered in 2019 with a sell-out season.

Both new members of the cast for the 2021 tour, Oka and onstage swing, Tomáš Kantor, spoke to Canberra Weekly directly after a matinee show for school kids during their Adelaide Festival run.

Kantor said he loves performing for audiences aged similarly to the characters depicted in Fangirls.

“I think Fangirls beautifully captures the age of these characters, between 12 and 16,” he said.

“When we have a school audience coming, they respond to seeing themselves authentically

depicted on stage.”

This marks Kantor’s professional on-stage debut. He joined the cast as an onstage swing, which sees him understudy a few lead roles and perform on the ensemble track.

“It’s such an amazing space to enter the industry because I really care about young Australian storytelling,” he said.

“It’s so inclusive and sets the bar so high for me.”

In Fangirls’ initial 2019 run, creator Yve Blake played the lead role of Edna.

Oka took over for the 2021 season at Sydney’s Seymour Centre and the subsequent national tour.

She said stepping into the shoes previously filled by the work’s creator was at once both daunting and exciting.

“It is a scary thing,” she said. “I was totally scared coming into it.

“From the get-go, Yve was reaching out to me and supporting me and very much giving me

Fangirls’ onstage swing Tomáš Kantor (left) said the experience of making his onstage debut with this production has been an “awesome way to enter the industry”. Photo: Brett Boardman.

permission to not follow in her footsteps and make the role my own.”

Having spent some time in the role, Oka said she’s still learning more about Edna, a role semibased on Blake, with each performance.

“The character is easy for anyone to identify with because it’s just a teenager who loves something,” she said.

“So, anyone could be Edna if you loved something hard enough, and I think that has been the anchor into the character.”

Fangirls comes to Canberra Theatre Centre, 24-28 March; canberratheatrecentre.com.au - Denholm Samaras

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A ‘settler-colonial view’ of 19th century Australia An exhibition giving insight into what the artists of the day thought important to capture in presenting Australia to the world 135 years ago is now showing at the National Library of Australia.

A Nation Imagined: The Artists of the Picturesque Atlas, which opened 12 March, showcases original drawings and paintings from The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, a landmark journal published in 40 supplements between 1886 and 1889.

The project saw artists travel across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, producing

A Nation Imaged co-curators Natalie Wilson and Dr Gary Werskey worked eight years on the exhibition, which showcases original drawings and paintings from The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

over 800 sketches on the spot.

From there, many of the sketches were transposed onto wooden blocks via a timeconsuming engraving process so they could be reproduced en masse for the Atlas.

Over 180 drawings, prints and paintings, as well as original engraving tools, are on display.

Co-curators Natalie Wilson and Dr Gary Werskey told Canberra Weekly the Atlas documented a settler-colonial view of Australian and served as a catalyst for Australian Impressionism.

“It told a story of how settler-colonial Australians saw the history of Australia, its achievements, and where it was going,” Werskey said.

The version of Australia depicted was one determined by white male settlers, with women mostly absent and no portrayals of Indigenous Australians.

“The blinkers were on,” Werskey said.

However, two female artists, Constance Roth and Ellis Rowan, were employed to create art for the Atlas.

Both Wilson and Werskey worked tirelessly over

eight years to produce A Nation Imagined.

Wilson, an Art Gallery of New South Wales curator, said the exhibition was presented and produced in partnership between the Gallery and the Library.

“The Library has three of the most pristine copies of The Picturesque Atlas that we’ve seen in Australia, with all the original supplements,” she said.

“And don’t forget, The Picturesque Atlas is a book, so where else would you hold an exhibition on it but the National Library.”

The exhibition showcases the art of three of the Atlas’s artists – Julian Ashton, A. Henry Fullwood and Frank Mahony – and features works of other contributors.

Much of the art displayed hasn’t been seen in public in over 100 years, with many pieces privately owned.

A Nation Imagined: The Artists of the Picturesque Atlas is on show at the National Library of Australia, Parkes, until 11 July with entry free; nla.gov.au

OPENS 26 MARCH FREE EXHIBITION

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

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The Musical ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK “I SANG FOR MY SUPPER”

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A wonderful biography of a true Aussie legend based on her bestselling autobiography.

This delightful musical romp follows her journey from humble beginnings to super-stardom.

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Seasonal Photo Contest open for entries The 2021 Seasonal Photo Contest, organised by community radio station Canberra Multicultural Service (FM 91.1), is accepting entries from 18 March to 30 April.

The contest looks to celebrate Canberra’s diversity and multiculturalism while also highlighting the national capital and all it has to offer.

The three panellists who will judge the contest include Helen McFadden, Irene Lorbergs, and a PhotoAccess panel member.

There are three categories in which people can enter their submissions: Picture Perfect (winner chosen by judges); People’s Choice (voted for on social media); and Budding Photographer, aged 13-17 years.

The competition is sponsored by Commonwealth Bank, PhotoAccess, Canberra School of Photography and Canberra Photo Connect.

To enter, email your submission to contests@cmsradio.org.au with your name, contact details and a photo caption.

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Judas and the Black Messiah (MA15+) In Chicago during the late 1960s, 17-year-old petty criminal William ‘Bill’ O’Neal (Lakeith Stanfield) impersonates an FBI agent to steal a car. Once he is arrested, he is approached by real FBI Special Agent Roy Mitchell (Jesse Plemons), who offers O’Neal a choice: he can be imprisoned for his crimes or go undercover for the Bureau by infiltrating the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party and work to dethrone its leader, Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya).

In his second feature, Shaka King focuses on a story of racism and manipulation from the government to destabilise a political organisation under the pretence of protecting its country. While Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 shares similar subject matter and the Hampton character, Black Messiah is more of a thriller. Like The Departed, O’Neal suffers psychologically under the weight of his role in directly destabilising the Black Panther Party not

only for his freedom, but financial gain.

Hampton is a charismatic new leader with flourishes of extremism in his poetry-like speeches that is enough for the FBI led by John Edgar Hoover (Martin Sheen) to plan the upcoming Messiah’s downfall. Mitchell is initially adamant that he is putting a stop to a group with the destructive potential of the Klu Klux Klan, until Hoover’s ulterior motive is revealed.

Verdict: A disturbing real-life story that is unfortunately still relevant today. 3 stars.

Judas and the Black Messiah is screening at Dendy cinemas.

- Luke McWilliams | themovieclub.net

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French Film Festival invites you on ‘a journey’ Offering a glorious respite from the challenges facing the world, the Alliance Française French Film Festival 2021 is an invitation to take “a journey to France” as it celebrates love and strong women.

Having begun in early March and running to Sunday 4 April for its luminous 32nd season, the Festival’s 37-film program offers cinephiles a breath of fresh air through a joyous celebration of French culture.

Since the festival commenced on 4 March, the program has been well received by Canberrans, with a number of screenings selling out.

With the 2021 festival being the first for Karine Mauris as artistic director, she said it was a “big challenge” for her to select the 37-film program.

“The way I was thinking was that for the moment I would like to propose ‘a journey to France’, because I know it’s impossible to travel right now,” she said.

Featuring a rich array of genres and even countries of origin – with films also produced in Tunisia, Syria, Canada and Belgium – the program sets out “to show France as she is now, in all her diversity”.

Another multicultural film in the program depicting modern France’s diversity is Canadian/French biopic, Aline.

Inspired by the extraordinary life of globally renowned Quebecker singing sensation Céline Dion, Aline tells the story of a 1980s teenager who, coming from humble beginnings, sees her powerful voice propel her onto the world stage to become an international pop sensation.

The movie covers Dion’s music, her life to date, and her love for her recently deceased husband; and is a celebration of French language, French music and strong women.

“When we present a French movie, it’s not always about romance

One of 37 films to screen during the Alliance Française French Film Festival, Eiffel is an enchanting tale about one of France’s most iconic structures.

Canadian/French biopic Aline tells the story of the extraordinary life of globally renowned Quebecker singing sensation, Céline Dion.

and love,” Ms Mauris said. “I love to take people and bring them to places they’ve never gone before. It’s to give your emotions a journey and to surprise you, too. I want people to see something different also.”

Opening night of the festival featured a world premiere of the highly anticipated Eiffel, an inspiring, captivating tale about one of France’s most iconic structures, centred on the love story between engineer Gustav Eiffel and a woman from his past, Adrienne Bourgès.

Scheduled to premiere in France in May, Eiffel was made over four years and is set amidst the backdrop of the famous tower’s conception and construction during Paris’s Belle Époque ahead of the 1900 World Fair.

Alongside the opening night world premiere of Eiffel, the festival has premiered eight other films.

“It’s not often we have a world premiere, but because of Covid they have been postponed in France,” Ms Mauris said.

“Also, because of the Australian public, filmmakers know that if their movie works in Australia, it will work in the rest of the world.”

French cinema has long been revered, having influenced generations of filmmakers across the world. Known for their distinct form of storytelling, uniquely-drawn characters and use of obscure filmmaking techniques, Ms Mauris said French cinema stands out from the rest.

“They give us positivity and discover something new. Compared to blockbuster American movies, our characters are not superheroes, they are more magnificent losers,” she said.

“They are so different than what we see in the blockbusters; they lie, they are sometimes not beautiful, but the French people love them, and they present them with so much tenderness and no judgement, and I love that.”

With the 2021 festival being the 32nd in Australia, Ms Mauris said French cinema has long resonated with Australian audiences.

“I know that Australians love France, they love romance and are also very interested in the lifestyle in France, the joie de vivre,” she said.

The Alliance Française French Film Festival 2021 is on now at Palace Electric Cinema, New Acton, until 4 April; affrenchfilmfestival.org

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Book talk This week, Michael Popple highlights three clever and thrilling crime novels. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka Harvill Secker, $32.99

On a bullet train leaving Tokyo, five killers are about to go to war. Each killer – the manipulative schoolboy psychopath Satoshi, vengeful father Kimura, unlucky assassin Nanao and lethal partners Tangerine and Lemon – are travelling to Morioka for their own reasons. But when a suitcase full of money goes missing, all five will find themselves drawn into a deadly confrontation. Bullet Train is an awesome, translated thriller with a really cool concept. Set entirely aboard a Japanese train, this book follows five amazing point-of-view characters as they fight for supremacy. Full of complex twists and double-crosses, this is an outstanding read.

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Llewellyn Hall Jessica Cottis Conductor Courtenay Cleary Violin Lorina Gore Soprano Barbershop Quartet

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Nora seems to be your typical small-town girl, until she is held hostage during a violent bank robbery.

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Hannah Minter is the self-taught Canberra artist behind Mint Illustrations. A lifelong Canberran, Hannah created the retro-inspired artwork for the ACT Heritage Festival with the theme ‘reimagine’. The 2020 Heritage Festival was postponed due to COVID-19 and will take place this year on 6-26 April. This interview originally appeared in our 26 March 202 edition.

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What was the inspiration for your Heritage Festival pieces?

I’ve always been attracted to all things retro. One of the main inspirations behind my work is capturing all the gorgeous retro themes of the past and transforming them through a female gaze. My pieces for the ACT Heritage Festival also took on the theme ‘reimagine’ – taking iconic symbols of Canberra’s past and reimagining them into the future.

Local illustrator Hannah Minter created the artwork for the Heritage Festival, celebrating the theme ‘reimagine’. Photo supplied.

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What subject matter have you highlighted in your works, and why?

Growing up in Canberra, there are certain places and sites that I feel especially fond of. Some of the places featured in these artworks include the very retro and iconic Starlight drive-in sign and our picturesque Lake Burley Griffin. I’ve also included things that Canberrans know

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very well, such as hot air balloons, magpies, Bogong months, the Canberra Carousel and the recent addition of our light rail.

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What does it mean to you to have your work as part of the Heritage Festival?

Very rarely does a project come along that seems almost too good to be true!

That was the case when I was invited to create art for the ACT Heritage Festival. It was an absolute delight, pairing my retro feminine art with all the things I love about Canberra.

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How do your illustrations come together, from concept to the finished product?

Most of my work is created digitally. I spent years creating art with paint and pencil, but I have recently fallen in love with the convenience and accessibility of

digital art. You can often find me drawing at a café in Braddon.

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How did you discover the world of illustration and develop your skills?

For as long as I can remember I’ve always drawn and painted in my personal time, but up until recently, I never thought to turn it into a business ... A dear friend took me along to an illustration workshop with the very talented Canberra illustrator Juliette Dudley [juliettedudley.com]. Hearing Juliette talk about her Canberra Illustration business filled me with inspiration, so I decided to give it a go. I threw my hat in the ring, and Mint Illustrations was born.

Check out Hannah’s work on Instagram @mint.illustrations and online at mintillustrations.com - Libby Kimber

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BELCO ARTS: Four new exhibitions, Fluid Cartographies, Formation, On Forgetting, and The Divided Self, 26 March-9 May; belcoarts.com.au

2021 SEASONAL PHOTO CONTEST: Organised

by Canberra Multicultural Service (FM 91.1) highlighting all Canberra has to offer, accepting submissions until 30 April; contests@cmsradio.org.au

1950S TO 1980S MUSIC QUIZ: Hosted at Eastlake FC, Griffith with proceeds going to ArtSound FM, Friday 26 March 7.15pm; $30 + booking fee via artsound.fm

CANBERRA POTTERS: Acclaimed ceramicist Jeff Mincham presents his 90th solo show, Vive La Vrai Céramique: Adventures In Clay, at the Watson gallery, 18 March-11 April; canberrapotters.com.au

CANBERRA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL: Featuring a local band and 16 films on the theme of culture and identity in theatre, 26 March 6-10pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre; tuggeranongarts.com

BOOZY BOB ROSS PAINTING: Learn to paint with Bob Ross (and a cocktail), 18 and 25 March 6pm at Escape Rooms Canberra, Phillip; colaboratorycbr.com

HACHIKU: The Melbourne dream pop outfit’s I’ll Probably Be Asleep album launch 27 March 7pm, Ralph Wilson Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon; events.humantix.com

MAHALIA BARNES: The acclaimed singersongwriter returns to The Royal Hotel Queanbeyan for two shows, 19 March 5.30pm and 8.30pm; oztix.com.au THE EMMA PASK QUARTET: The Australian jazz vocalist performs at Canberra Theatre Centre, 19 March 8pm; emmapask.com CLUB SANDWICH COMEDY: Hosted by Laura Campbell featuring a stellar line-up of local comedians, Friday 19 March 7-9.30pm at Tuggeranong Arts Centre; tuggeranongarts.com MARDI GRAS FILM FESTIVAL: Hits the road 1921 March to bring four of the best festival films to Dendy Cinemas Canberra; queerscreen.org.au STEVE BALBI: The legendary rocker of Noiseworks, Electric Hippies and Mi-Sex fame will perform an exclusive show at Smith’s Alternative, City West, 19 March; stevebalbi.com CELEBRATE GUNGAHLIN FESTIVAL: A week-long celebration of all things Gungahlin with a host of events, 20-28 March; celebrategungahlin.com.au HALL COUNTRYSIDE & BEYOND: A collection of watercolours by Isla Patterson at Kyeema Gallery, Capital Wines, Hall, 20 March-19 April; capitalwines.com.au

The Emma Pask Quartet at Canberra Theatre Centre, 19 March 8pm.

JERSEY BOYS: Canberra Philo presents the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, at Erindale Theatre until 20 March; philo.org.au/tickets ART SONG CANBERRA: Sonia’s Art Song/Lieder Book performed by Sonia Anfiloff and Kylie Loveland at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, 21 March 3pm and 4.15pm; trybooking.com/BOMCJ GALLERY BODALLA: Frances Luke’s exhibition Full Circle until 21 March; gallerybodalla.com.au MARGARET FULTON THE MUSICAL: See the story of the woman who changed Australian home cooking forever, at The Q, Queanbeyan, 23-27 March; theq.net.au FANGIRLS: The sparkling new Australian musical telling a comedic coming-of-age story comes to The Playhouse, Civic, 24-28 March; canberratheatrecentre.com.au LUNCHTIME CONCERT: Sarahlouise sings new works by three Canberra composers for Cocooned in Breath at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, Wednesday 24 March 12.40-1.20pm; trybooking.com/BOJVB MI SEX: The legendary New Zealand new wave outfit play The Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, 26 March 5.30pm and 8.30pm; oztix.com.au

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Fashion to fall for

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As the weather cools down, turn your attention to what you’ll need to stay warm through the Canberra autumn and, eventually, winter, taking inspiration from street style around the world.

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Sydney style has been heating up, too, with this outfit captured in September last year.

The 2021 Pinterest Predicts report highlighted our new obsession with all things cosy. As the weather starts to turn, we’re looking to soft, fluffy and textured pieces that prioritise comfort and style as we plan our autumn wardrobes. We’re especially loving quilted accessories, vests and soft, wide leg pants.

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Superstar Taylor Swift in an Oscar de la Renta mini dress inspired by her latest, Grammy-nominated album, folklore.

Everyone’s favourite Harry Styles looking groovy in custom Gucci and one of his three chosen feather boas for the evening.

Grammy winner Dua Lipa opted for a sparkling Versace number as she walked the red carpet before an outfit change to perform on stage.

Lizzo took us back to the 2000s in this matchy-matchy pink ensemble from Balmain, complete with jewels from Bulgari and some super sweet hair clips.

Phoebe Bridgers took to the red carpet in a skeleton dress from designer Thom Browne. The singer/ songwriter finished off the look with a plum lip and dark nails.

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fitness

Need to restart or reset?

2021 is very much underway and, hopefully, so are you with smashing your goals! If you decided that this was going to be the year to focus on your health and fitness, but haven’t started off the way you wanted to, don’t sweat it! Things happen; family matters, injuries, work demands, travel, so this week we’ll look at some tips and tools to reset and restart.

This week, I had to restart my 2021 goals, too, due to some back surgery for injuries that were causing me too much pain and restricting my everyday life.

The great thing about resetting and restarting is it gives you a little bit of extra time to plan the ‘how, what, when, where and why’ and really focus on the desired outcome of your exercise journey.

Setting your goals • Review your goals list: if you

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Start with small goals.

Stick to your plan and review weekly – this will help you keep sight of your goals.

Respect yourself and don’t be too hard on yourself.

Time is your friend, use it well.

If you’re coming back from injury, let your body recover and repair.

Stage your training: don’t rush to try to fit in all the training you’ve missed, this could do more harm than good!

Overtraining does not work.

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Stay hydrated.

Only increase your workout effort and duration if there is no pain.

Start training with your body weight only to get your whole body switched on.

Implement some training in water to help support your body.

After a week, reassess your fitness goals to see if they will still work for you.

Workouts Workout 1 Look at doing two 30-minute sessions to break this one up.

• Take a walk at a brisk, comfortable speed for around 30 minutes.

• Continuing your brisk pace, introduce some hills.

Hitting restart Make sure your body and mind are both ready for you to hit the reset button on your exercise goals!

• Start off with walking and

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• 1 min controlled lower back rolls • 3 x 1 min hip raises • 15 x squats • 30 secs – 1 min plank • 15 x elbow sit-ups • 15 x standing calf raises, each leg If you can, finish this workout with a 15-20 min walk or jog.

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Bring autumn into your home As the weather cools down, it’s time to bring some warmth into your home. Use sun-baked neutrals to warm the soul or style an earthy palette with natural finishes to bring the outside in.

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Top 5 tips for bringing autumn in Not sure where to start?

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Texture time: Style an earthy palette with raw textures and natural finishes.

Choose the right white: Cool whites, such as Dulux White Exchange Half, work best in open-plan rooms with plenty of natural light. Warm whites suit smaller and more traditional rooms.

Consider the view: When you’re layering tonal colours like this, step back and view the room as a whole before deciding what to apply where.

Add one or two statement pieces in richer hues: This grounds your palette and creates a sense of balance.

Avoid clutter: To keep the look calm and open, leave plenty of breathing space around furniture and décor items (this also helps show off their beautiful shapes).

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in the garden

The Honeysmith Kurt, a self-confessed bee enthusiast, has been beekeeping for the past five years and running local business The Honeysmith for 3.5 years, which he established through crowdfunding. Currently Kurt keeps hives at several locations in the Canberra area including the ANU grounds at Stromlo, a large residential property in Fraser, and farmland in Jerrabomberra. He also provides a number of other services including, but not limited to, building and supplying hives, hive hosting, swarm collection, and running beekeeping courses at Strathnairn Arts precinct.

Kurt is an advocate for sustainable beekeeping, a practice which includes not overworking the hives, not harvesting everything, regularly checking the hives and maintaining hive health, and ensuring minimal impact on native flora and fauna.

According to Kurt, last spring was a winner for bees and honey production, largely because of the proliferation of Capeweed and Paterson’s curse. Interestingly, the past few months have been lean as many plants appear to have favoured leaf growth rather than flowering due to the high rainfall and mild temperatures.

Kurt lives on a large suburban block in Fisher with his family.

He grows a wide range of plants, both native and exotic, and with varied flowering times to cover all seasons. They have been specially selected to suit Canberra’s challenging hot (and usually) dry summers, cold winters, and for their attractiveness to honeybees, native beneficial insects and other wildlife. Kurt only waters any new plantings until they are established. He finds planting

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Kurt and his daughter made a fabulous native bee hotel, now residence to grass carrying wasps and resin bees.

groups of plants together makes it easier for bees and other pollinators to forage.

Some of Kurt’s favourite plants for pollinators include Grevilleas with their extended flowering season and excellent drought tolerance, tea trees (Leptospermum), Eucalypts, Correas, Abelias, rosemary, lavender, thyme, borage, Agastache and cornflowers.

Interesting bee titbits: • Bees need a good supply of pollen for proteins and fats, and nectar for carbohydrates and sugar.

• They also require adequate food storage to get them through the cold winter months when they have to work a lot harder to maintain their hives at the nominal 34 oC. • Generally, bees don’t forage unless the air temperature is

13 oC or more. Similarly, bees struggle to forage in hot, wet or windy weather.

• Bees appreciate a variety of pollen and nectar from a diversity of flowers. Pollen and nectar sources aren’t created equal either, with some being richer sources than others.

• Planting blocks of the same flower colour and type makes it easier for pollinators to find and more efficient for them to forage from.

• Bees need a reliable and clean water source filled with pebbles for their safety.

• If you find a swarm of bees in your garden – keep your distance, secure your pets and contact a beekeeper.

The Honeysmith honey can be purchased online or at the National Arboretum Curatorium, Chifley Grocer, The Markets Wanniassa, and Boss Rural at Tharwa. For more: the-honeysmith.com.au

Kurt mass plants garden beds to make foraging convenient for bees, beneficial insects and wildlife.

The Honeysmith maintains beehives in multiple locations around Canberra. Image courtesy The Honeysmith.

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“It’s perfect for entertainers, those who love enjoying the outdoor spaces and the convenience of the Belconnen region,” says Luton Gungahlin real estate agent, Luke McAuliffe.

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With four bedrooms, the architect-designed home boasts a split-level design filled to the brim with luxury fixtures and fittings, including high ceilings, a gourmet kitchen and views across to the hills.

Both the segregated main bedroom and bedroom two include sleek and modern ensuites, while the main bathroom has a luxurious bath. The family and dining space is separated from the formal lounge area, while the galley-style kitchen boasts a walk-through pantry, glass

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With two gas log fireplaces, as well as double glazing, slimline heaters in the bedrooms and new reverse cycle air conditioning in the main bedroom, comfort can be assured for every season.

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14 Howie Court, Belconnen $667,000 8/43 Damala Street, Waramanga $660,000 10 White Place, Banks $640,000 6 Roope Close, Calwell $640,000 10 McDougall Street, Charnwood $639,000 26/1 Wilkins Street, Mawson $632,000 15/19 Howitt Street, Kingston $625,000 14 Morice Place, Bonython $620,000 1 Maray Place, Ngunnawal $620,000 18 Barlow Street, Scullin $615,000 24/10 Helpmann Street, Bonython $610,000 11 Bailes Court, Wanniassa $606,000 50 Must Circuit, Calwell $605,000 822/240 Bunda Street, City $600,000 34 Karrugang Circuit, Ngunnawal $600,000 13/146 Plimsoll Drive, Casey $597,000 26/5 Burbury Close, Barton $512,000 124/72 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston $498,500 3/41 Comrie Street, Wanniassa $481,000 15/71 Lawrenson Circuit, Jacka $461,872 169/60 College Street, Belconnen $459,000 19/66 Paul Coe Crescent, Ngunnawal $445,000 5/201 Goyder Street, Narrabundah $440,500 26/10 Lonsdale Street, Braddon $438,500 16/76 Leichhardt Street, Griffith $438,000 2/10 Ipima Street, Braddon $435,000 5/4 Hardman Street, O’Connor $430,000 51/61 Giles street, Kingston $410,500 57/329 Flemington Road, Franklin $400,000 703/253 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham $391,000 49 Bannen Lane, Gungahlin $385,000 125/1 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin $385,000 65/41 Clare Burton Crescent, Franklin $361,000 7/37-39 Ainsworth Street, Mawson $359,000 Lot 843 Horton Street, Googong $354,000 13D/17 Uriarra Road, Queanbeyan $350,000 301/82 Thynne Street, Bruce $350,000 Lot 427 Graziers Road, Googong $333,000 37/2 Ranken Place, Belconnen $320,000 12/47 Abena Avenue, Crace $293,000 12/3-5 Davison Street, Queanbeyan $284,000 8/3 Velacia Place, Queanbeyan $245,000 25/22 Mowatt Street, Queanbeyan $185,000 Data is provided by agents. Source: Realestate.com.au

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A unique sanctuary Watson 41 Piddington Street This private, mid-century modern home is surrounded by lush gardens making it a true sanctuary in the Inner North suburb of Watson.

Known as the ‘Kangaroo House’ due to the patterned stone decal at the entrance, current owners Joan and Hal say 41 Piddington Street is a well-known local landmark with appealing design elements like the slate feature walls, timber floors, pressed metal surfaces and the use of colour.

“The spacious home has been host to many parties and community events in recent years and never fails to delight visitors with its special character and warmth.”

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has been designed with different zones for relaxation, work and play. It includes a private bedroom, study and ensuite with private entrance from the deck – making it suitable for a range of uses.

“The open plan living area with inviting open fireplace flows onto a massive north-facing deck with large covered entertaining area.”

The lush surrounds are home to extensive vegetable gardens, a chicken run and plenty of space for entertaining. The gardens yield produce like olives, apples, pears and plums and have been landscaped to keep the home cool in summer and let in the sun during winter, based on sustainable permaculture design principles. Tucked away amongst the trees is a self-contained one-

bedroom studio.

“To complete the package there’s 4 kilowatts of solar panels eliminating electricity bills.”

Joan and Hal say the home is the perfect fit for those who value nature, space and privacy, and are looking for a tranquil escape on the doorstep of the City. The home is also close to Dickson, EPIC for the farmer’s markets and the light rail.

“This beautiful property is on one of Watson’s prettiest streets, lined with Chinese elms and backing reserve, with many native birds regularly frequenting the extensive gardens.

“It is a short walk to the

popular Knox Cafe and Watson Shops for all your daily needs.”

They say Watson has a “fabulous community feel”, having been actively engaged with the local community association.

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Weekly market wrap Buyer fatigue and adjusting expectations Fatigue has become evident across the market as competitive conditions ratchet up pressure on those who wish to purchase properties. A typically exciting event has turned into a rapid conditioning process in adjusting expectations to meet market conditions. This results in selecting the most palatable compromise, which could include a refocus on a property search in different areas, adjusting expectations about features that are ‘needs’ rather than ‘wants’, increasing budgets or a combination of all. A challenge for wouldbe purchasers is the value of their dollar rapidly depreciating in line with rising prices.

Low stock levels across the established market are driving incredibly strong preliminary auction clearance rates. CoreLogic reported on Saturday 13 March, Canberra achieved a preliminary auction clearance rate of 95% from 80 reported results.

Robust competition among bidders at auctions has caused suburb records to tumble across Canberra.

WITH SAM DODIMEAD, LOCAL PROPERTY PROFESSIONAL AND HOST OF CANBERRA PROPERTY PODCAST

Some of these records are being broken by new builds of an exceptionally high standard, however, there are many instances where the suburb records are broken by well-maintained older homes.

First home buyers are finding market conditions challenging, especially when competing against investors and upgraders with equity in other assets, who can pay aggressive prices. I believe one solution for buyers finding the established market too challenging is to adjust their criteria and consider off-plan properties.

Purchasing off the plan Off-plan properties need to be sold at ‘wholesale’ prices to deliver sales volume within short timeframes for developers to commence construction. Finance is not required until settlement, which can take 12-24-plus months, providing time for purchasers to keep saving to increase their deposits. The overall benefit in a rising market is the ability to ‘lock in’ a purchase price at today’s value and participate in a robust growth cycle of increasing property values,

without the burden of having to pay any holding costs.

A common misconception among off-plan buyers is by continuing to rent during the construction phase, they are paying someone else’s mortgage. Whilst this perspective is understandable, it fails to take into account the no holding costs in relation to their off-plan purchase.

Being able to participate in the market by paying as little as 5% deposit with no ongoing holding costs until the property is built and ready for settlement is, I believe, very undervalued as a strategy to get into the property market. Taking advantage of government incentives, including stamp duty concessions, can help buyers own properties more suitable to their long-term requirements, should they be open to waiting a little longer.

Editor’s note: Sam Dodimead is the listing agent for a number of developments where off-plan purchases can be made.

A quality development of 24 serviced village residential building lots The Meadows offers an attractive selection of lots ranging from 1371 sqm to 1976 sqm Delayed settlements with anticipated completion late 2021, early 2022 Sales Plan available on request The Meadows 17 South Street, Murrumbateman

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Apartments Now Selling 1 Bed, 1 Bath from $354,900 1 Bed + Study, 1 Bath, 1 Car from $389,900 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car from $454,900 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car from $559,900 Display Suite Open Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 3pm Crn of Chandler St & College St, Belconnen For More Information Contact James Herbert 0400 853 501 David Shi 0417 668 668 TheChandlerBelconnen.com.au

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75 Officer Crescent Ainslie This ideal Inner North location within the North Ainslie

• Polished timber flooring

precinct, offers easy access to schools, Mt Ainslie

• Light filled open plan living and dining area

Nature Reserve, the Dickson Wetlands, the famous

• Custom blackbutt timber vanity

Ainslie shops and is only a short drive to the heart of

• Three generously sized bedrooms

Canberra itself. An evening spent sitting on the

• Custom built-in wardrobe in main

expansive hardwood deck, loved one by your side,

• Expansive rear deck

wine or beer in hand, could soon be yours!

• Low maintenance native garden

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

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Auction | On Site Sat, 27th Mar at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 20th Mar at 10:30am to 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

18 Don Bell Street Bonner

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Situated at the top of the hill and adjacent

• Upper level 81.65 sq/m

Hamptons-style home is perfect for

• Pergola: 41.2 sq/m

to reserve, this exceptional double storey anyone looking for a quiet retreat. Offers

formal living, separate family room/meals area & rumpus.

• Lower level 144.88 sq/m • 260+ sq/m under roof • Construction 2012 • Rates $2400

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

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For Sale $995,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat, 20th Mar at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Sun, 21st Mar at 2:00pm - 2:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Jeff Shortland 0417 483 627 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

5 Paget Street Bruce The combination of townhouse living in a central location with the comfort of a northerly orientation AND vacant

possession can seem like a pipe dream in a moving market. But at 5 Paget Street in popular Bruce you can enjoy all of this

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• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops • Stainless steel appliances • Two bedrooms, main with walk-in-robe and ensuite • Large entertaining courtyard • Downstairs powder room • Split system reverse-cycle air conditioning

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and more!

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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8/50 Lampard Cct, Bruce

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Set back from the street, you’ll love the

• Separate laundry with powder room

living and dining take in the north east

• Internal access from garage

peace and quiet! Light fresh open plan aspect and offer easy in door out door flow. Internal access from the garage,

separate laundry and a powder room.

• Under stair storage

• Study nook upstairs

• Ducted reverse cycle heating & cooling • In slab heating to living areas

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

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Auction | In Room Wed, 31st Mar at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 20th Mar at 1:45pm to 2:15pm Mon, 22nd Mar at 5:00pm to 5:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

18/120 Thynne Street, Bruce Flooded with natural light throughout,

• Spacious bedroom with full-length

meals area which flows onto the covered

• Split system air conditioning

you'll enjoy a spacious open plan living & balcony - perfect for entertaining! The

modern kitchen offers quality appliances & plenty of cupboard space.

mirrored BIR

• 1 secure car space with remote access & storage cage

• Well maintained and friendly complex • Walk to all major amenities in Bruce

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

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For Sale $309,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat, 20th Mar at 9:30-10:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 antony.damiano@ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

60/11 Wimmera Street Harrison On the ground floor in 'Harrison Green', this beautifully cared for apartment is one of the best in the area. With spacious open plan living spaces, two large bedrooms with built in wardrobes, tasteful styling

and beautiful presentation throughout,

there is nothing to do other than move in.

• Bright and spacious open plan living areas • Tasteful neutral styling and decor • Two ample bedrooms with built in wardrobes • Main bedroom with ensuite bathroom • Modern kitchen and bathrooms • Reverse cycle air conditioning • Great sized courtyard, ideal for a small pet

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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By Appointment _______________________________________________ Agent Peta Barrett 0499 044 028 Katrina Briggs 0499 041 044 LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

31 Coane Street Holder

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Ideally positioned on a 789m2 corner

• RZ2 block

Auction | on site Thu 1st Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________

this immaculately kept three-bedroom

• Ducted central gas heating and reverse

View Sat 20th Mar at 11:00am - 11:30am

• Large rear verandah

_______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119

block in the wonderful suburb of Holder, is home. It is ready for new owners to make it their own or take advantage of the RZ2 block and build your own.

• Spacious living area cycle split system

• Fully enclosed rear yard

• Oversized single garage and single

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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46 Maribyrnong Avenue Kaleen Make your next move easy, to beautiful Kaleen.

This incredibly well presented and maintained 4 bedroom property is as neat as a pin, from corner to corner, and top to toe. Move in ready without question, this is an incredibly well preserved example of post-modernist architecture.

• Ducted gas heating

• Large light filled living spaces • Large double garage

• Excellent local schools nearby • Located within the RZ2 zone • 738m2 block

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

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119 Harrington Circuit Kambah Positioned just moments away from the

• A large level parcel of land RZ2 zoning

Drakeford Drive, this “ex-govie” house

• Timber floors in living area

Kambah Village and with easy access to represents a sensational opportunity for

the savvy buyer. You can either renovate the existing residence or redevelop subject to government approvals.

• Established trees and gardens • Generously sized bedrooms

• Large main living area with timber floors • Close to Mount Taylor Primary School and Kambah Village

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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971m2

Auction | on site Thursday 25th March at 5:30pm _______________________________________________ View Saturday 20th March at 10:00 to 10:30am Sunday 21st March at 12:30 to 1:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andy Greenberger 0400 819 650 andy.greenberger@ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Canberra City/Weston

104 O'halloran Circuit Kambah Drenched in sunlight sitting on your

expansive rear deck, the laughter of

children flooding the air whilst the floral

beauty of your new back garden fill your eye and the smell of the barbeque firing away.

• Chefs kitchen with stainless steel benchtops • Huge entertainers deck • Renovated bathroom • Generously sized bedrooms • Oversized double garage • Beautiful established gardens • Kids playground

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

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Auction | On Site Sat, 27th Mar at 10:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 20th Mar at 11:30am to 12:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Ryan Hedley 0458 440 375 Samantha Gibbs 0427 187 777 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

242 Southern Cross Drive Latham Perfectly presented and beautifully

• RZ2 zoning for potential future

set well back from the street on an

• Three ample bedrooms

approximately 947sqm.

• Spacious light filled living areas

maintained, this attractive family home is enormous landscaped block of

development

• Stylish renovated kitchen

• 8 solar panels on the roof

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

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For Sale _______________________________________________ View

By Appointment _______________________________________________ Agent Peta Barrett 0499 044 028 Katrina Briggs 0499 041 044 LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

21 Lambert Street Lyneham This residence offers a very functional

• Open plan lounge dining room

represents a sensational opportunity for

• Neat functional kitchen

floor plan with lots of potential and

the savvy buyer in this blue-chip locale.

You can either renovate with your

creative flair or knock it down and build your new home. The choice is yours!

• Generously sized bedrooms • Mature tree lined street

• Generous backyard highlighted by established trees

• Room to extend the original residence

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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613m2

Auction | on site Saturday 27th March at 3:30pm _______________________________________________ View Saturday 20th March at 11:30 to 12:00pm Sunday 21st March at 11:00 to 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Andy Greenberger 0400 819 650 andy.greenberger@ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Canberra City/Weston

SOLD PRIOR

62 Taylor Street Ngunnawal This property is an ideal family home,

• Beautifully renovated kitchen

which is the hub of the home. Flooded

• Automatic watering system for garden

featuring a beautifully renovated kitchen with natural light and views over the

landscaped gardens that you can enjoy year round.

• Outdoor dining patio with built in BBQ • Double garage with internal entry

• 400 metres to park, school, and public

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351sqm

Auction Sold Prior - $750,000 _______________________________________________ Agent Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072

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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10 Loban Court Ngunnawal Located in the popular suburb of

• Freshly painted throughout

now waiting for its new owners to call

• New curtains installed

Ngunnawal, this updated family home is home. There is absolutely nothing you have to do besides move in and start enjoying that family life. Come and inspect today.

• Large open lounge & dining area • Outdoor covered pergola

• Walking path right next to the property • Plenty of local shops close by

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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302sqm

Auction Tue, 30th Mar at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 20th Mar at 11:00am - 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

10 Bural Court Ngunnawal The separate living and dining area are

• Freshly painted

stunning kitchen and all three bedrooms

• New curtains

the hub of the home, complimented by a segregated to the front of the house.

Outside is a large covered outdoor

entertaining area with a spacious and private backyard.

• Large open lounge & dining area • Outdoor covered pergola

• Walking path right next to the property • Local shops in close proximity

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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365 sqm

Auction | Online Wed, 31st Mar at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Mathew Kocic 0432 146 159

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7 Bursaria Street O'connor Elegant and proud this property stands, as it has done since 1958. Now the

opportunity awaits for its new chapter. A new beginning. In one of the best

positions in the beautiful Inner North suburb of O'Connor.

• 1393m2 block of land • Solar PV • Current home 135m2 • Under house secure parking + single carport • Commanding views • Rear large covered entertainment area • Gas heating

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, 14th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat 20th at 11:00am-11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

30/7 Irving Street Phillip Situated on the third floor, with views out toward Telstra tower, enjoy city

convenience with resort style amenities in

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• Northern views out to Telstra tower

• Split system air conditioning in Lounge and master bedroom.

the heart of the Woden Town Centre are

• Resort style amenities with fully

apartment in the always sought-after

• Secure complex with underground

on offer in this immaculate two-bedroom Trilogy complex.

equipped gym, pool, and spa

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For Sale $405,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat, 20th Mar at 12:00pm - 12:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Jake Bunday 0411 367 920

parking and storage cage

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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Bordering parkland and set on a large block of

• Excellent position bordering parkland

approximately 924sqm, this stunning fully family

• Three good sized bedrooms with built in wardrobes

home offers ample light filled living spaces, the

• Northerly aspect allowing light to stream through

orientation ideal to capture northerly light across

• Stylish renovated kitchen, with soft close drawers,

the front. Tastefully renovated throughout with a

dishwasher and pyrolytic self cleaning oven

long list of quality inclusions, there is nothing to do

• Ducted gas heating

except move in.

• Evaporative cooling

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

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By Appointment _______________________________________________ Agent Peta Barrett 0499 044 028 Katrina Briggs 0499 041 044 LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

24 Holford Street Taylor

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This modern near new home is ideally

• Close to parks, schools and public

convenient lifestyle. Featuring an open

• Tiled living area; carpeted bedrooms

located for people looking for a

plan kitchen, living and dining area, this

two bedroom plus study home represents an ideal blend of convenience and lifestyle.

transport

• Tiled bathroom with separate bath and shower

• Low maintenance, well maintained

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garden courtyard

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LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

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BEAUTIFUL MILLEN STREET ORIGINAL, WITH MAGNIFICENT FOLIAGE AND OAKY HILL VIEWS! •

Set back from the street with privacy provided by two stunning trees, this lovely home is settled in a pursued neighbourhood of Hughes.

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Extensions through the past have led to expanding space in the home and not limited to just the upstairs living room that gives so much flexibility.

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Quiet loop street location, close proximity to Hughes Primary School & Alfred Deakin High School

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With such high demand for a home in this beautiful suburb be sure to attend one of our upcoming homes to ensure you don’t miss out!

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AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

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

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Nestled in a leafy neighbourhood of Chapman surrounded by young families, this oasis on Rene Street is sure to find desire amongst a wide array of buyers.

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Overlooking the front garden and gaining sun at all times of the day you will find a large living area, and three of the bedrooms, including the main.

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The large kitchen space with high bench tops provides generous food preparation area as well as storage and includes an electric stove and Bosch dishwasher.

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The open plan living and dining space overlooks the majestic back gardens and also has a separate formal dining off it for those special evenings.

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Confident this will impress, be sure to call to one of our many open homes prior to our upcoming auction day.

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AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

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RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD YOUR CASTLE ON A FABULOUS PARCEL OF LAND BACKING RESERVE! •

Positioned in one of Woden Valley’s premier streets and backing onto reserve is your opportunity to secure a home in this dress circle location.

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Set on a 1,749m2 parcel of land, hosting an original structure home, this prospect will be perfect for a growing family willing to make it their own.

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A renovated kitchen with quality appliances including, gas cook top and oven, dishwasher and an outlook of backyard and reserve.

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The addition of a rumpus room downstairs with adjoining bathroom provides great flexibility for growing adolescences needing some independence.

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38 HOLMAN STREET 3

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PICTURE PERFECT IN EVERY WAY! •

Located directly opposite parkland and situated amongst other beautifully maintained homes is this absolutely pictureperfect family home.

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Offering sun filled living areas that capture the morning sunlight along with 3 spacious bedrooms this home is presented to the highest of standards.

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The kitchen is appointed with high end appliances that include Highland gas/electric cooktop, Smeg dishwasher and rangehood and manufactured stone benchtops and tiled splashback areas.

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The living areas flow effortlessly out onto the covered outdoor entertaining area which has a pleasant outlook onto the beautifully landscaped back garden.

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123 MONARO CRESCENT RED HILL

Cherished by one family for 57 years and first time offered to the market, this family home provides an exciting opportunity to design, renovate or rebuild and create your dream home. It rests on a prime 711sqm parcel of land with north-east facing garden.

This home is in a tightly held tree lined street address, with proximity prestigious schools and the Manuka Village.

Brimming with natural light over a practical floorplan, this delightful double brick home is set over two levels and offers an updated timber kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances. Designated lounge and dining areas, four generous bedrooms upstairs. The garden is established with terracing and was once a thriving vegetable garden, it still has producing fruit trees.

Expansive backyard promises large scale alfresco entertaining. EER 1.0

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26 O'CONNELL STREET AINSLIE Set behind a striking period façade that forms an integral part of the iconic streetscape, 26 O'Connell Street, a classic heritage slice of local history circa 1941, delivers an increasingly rare opportunity to unleash the full extent of your renovating flair, coupled with a a generous 833m2 block. EER 2.5

Belconnen 6147 3396

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Auction On site 6pm Wednesday 31st March

Mario Sanfrancesco 0412 488 027 msanfrancesco@blackshaw.com.au

Inspect Saturday 11:15-11:45am Office

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All our homes exude warmth and charm while offering a practical downsizing alternative where you will gain all the delightful benefits of The Grange Deakin lifestyle including a dining room, indoor pool and spa, hairdresser, library, and

Homes starting from $549,000 Available now are a few select homes, nestled along quiet landscaped streets. Each home at The Grange Deakin has their own individual floor plan and a dishwasher which comes with: •

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2/4 Wray Street North Batemans Bay Clyde River Dreaming

This property boasts tranquil views over the pristine Clyde River, with access to a little sandy beach directly opposite. Built over 3 levels with a massive basement garage underneath and lock up room. Shared lift, minimal garden and BBQ area. R/C air and security system. Approximately 1.2km to the CBD of Batemans Bay. Call today!

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14 Illabunda Drive Malua Bay South Coast NSW

Watch the Waves roll in If the everchanging ocean vista is attractive to you this clifftop home will definitely be of interest. This cosy home was built by wellrespected local builder John Aust, featuring solid Brush Box flooring, wood burner and expansive decks. Designed with space underneath to build in extra rooms (STCA).

Approx. 15 min stroll Malua Bay beach, or approx. 8 mins to private Pretty Point.

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9 Merriman Drive, Yass Enjoy a privileged position, this home epitomizes contemporary luxury and spectacular family entertaining.

• Gourmet kitchen with plenty of storage and preparation space; • Multiple living area, ducted evaporative, underfloor heating & combustion fire; • Low care backyard, internal access from double garage; • Central to everything (650metres to main street) yet private.

Auction Saturday 27th March 2pm on site

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GARDENING

GARDENING

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0449 898 527

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

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10% Pensioner discounts

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

GUTTER CLEANING

BMB

6280 0994

Gutter Clean

HORTICULTURAL SERVICE

actewaglenergyshop.com.au

Weeding Work performed by licensed contractors.

Pruning Mulching

FLOORING

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

The gutter vacuum specialist

Autumn yard clean ups

Pergola repairs

Hedge Trimming Spraying Consultancy Lawn Mowing

0421 193 553

Qualified Horticulturist

All areas Free estimates CWM0812

0477 220 809

gutter_clean@hotmail.com

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Innovative ideas, crisp implementation and quality workmanship by a small boutique landscaping company.

We are still operating and observing Social Distancing

Small projects & spaces are our speciality.

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Garden & Tree Services

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

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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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A WELL MAINTAINED GARDEN ADDS VALUE TO A PROPERTY

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Flat Pack Furniture

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Roo� Paintin� General Repairs

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Phone: 0458 786 727

Plumber Specialising in Private Home

Exterior Painting from $1300

(INCLUDES FASCIA, GUTTER, EVES AND DOWNPIPES) 2 COAT APPLICATION QUALITY PAINTS

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

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Over 30 years experience securing the Canberra Community

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MONET PAINTING

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

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CALL 0417 255 869 FOR A

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bathrooms | kitchens | laundries | full house

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Monteleone Car Works & Metal Fabrication

Ph: 02 6241 0222 Mobile: 0438 469 138

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MECHANICS

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Ornate Ceilings Decorative Cornices

ACT Plaster

Repairs Partition Walls Sagging Ceiling

LOCAL PERSONAL SERVICE - FREE QUOTE

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Call Paul

0468 998 899 Lic No. 82396C

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HANDYMAN

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1. The proposed upgrade consists of the following to improve Vodafone’s mobile phone networks (including 5G).

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A VODAFONE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION WITH 5G AT 45 NEWCASTLE ST, FYSHWICK ACT 2609 www.rfnsa.com.au/2609007

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Install 3 new 5G panel antennas on upgraded mounts; Replace three existing panel antennas with three new panel antennas on upgrade mounts; Install ancillary equipment including remote radio units, cabling, a GPS antenna and other items associated with safety and operation of the facility; Reconfigure and install equipment in the existing equipment shelter.

2. Vodafone regards the proposed installation as Low-impact under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the description above.

3. In accord with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Request for further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Nokia Solutions on 0466 898 356 or at communityrelations.vha@groups.nokia.com by Thursday 1 April 2021.

*CONDITIONS APPLY

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ROOFING • Roof maintenance both tile and colourbond • Roof leaks • Roof restorations • New roofs

Ph: 0473 536 741 TAKE

PRIDE TAKE

PRIDE

IN YOUR ROOF Work performed by licensed contractors.

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

LEAKING OR IN

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UPHOLSTERY

WINDOW CLEANING

Monarch Window Cleaning

LOCAL TILING ACT All suburbs

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Commercial and Residential Furniture CWM0477

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Call Alex today 0475 000 528

Wall Upholstery • Fabric Protection

CWM0499

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