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This week... From the editor I was vexed (yet relieved) on Good Friday morning to hear police had nabbed a male driver in his 60s speeding at over 190km/h in an 80km zone on Yarra Glen. Who do these drivers think they are to flout the law so shamelessly, potentially putting innocent lives at risk? It must be exceptionally frustrating for police and emergency services, who are left to clean up the mess when dangerous driving results in death or injury. Please drive and ride safely. In this edition, Canberra Weekly is pleased to reintroduce a weekly political column and welcome former ACT Chief Minister and ACT Senator, Gary Humphries AO, to the team. With his extensive knowledge of and first-hand experience in local and federal politics, Mr Humphries will be sharing his insights and analysis with us regularly. Reasons to be grateful this past week include glorious autumn weather across the four-day Easter break, being part of a sell-out 100% capacity crowd at Canberra Theatre for A Taste of Ireland on Saturday night, partaking of Sage Dining Room’s delicious ‘Taste & Test’ degustation experience last Thursday night under new chef James Viles, bushwalking with friends at Tidbinbilla on Monday, a lakeside walk on Saturday, an office visit of shelter puppies from RSPCA ACT, and a scintillating night of live music by the Canberra Symphony Orchestra shared with friends. - Julie Samaras

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After a 12-month delay due to Coronavirus, it’s a case of “here I go again” as Free-Rain Theatre prepares to stage its production of Mamma Mia! the Musical with an unchanged ensemble. New mum Charlotte Gearside (left) stars as Sophie alongside Will Collett as Sky and Louiza Blomfield as Sophie’s mother, Donna. Photo by Kerrie Brewer. Shot on location at The Highball Express, Civic. See cover story, page 19.

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news Parties find common ground on forensic sexual assault services The ACT Legislative Assembly has once more united on sexual assault. Following last week’s tripartisan support for a working group, there was unanimous support the next day for Liberal deputy leader Giulia Jones’s motion to ensure the public knew what to do and who to call after sexual assault, and that a forensic sampling service and support workers were available all the time. Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (Labor) and Greens Health spokesman Johnathan Davis amended the motion, following “good-natured”, “constructive” discussions. “We are a good Chamber, and though we have different recipes, there is a lot of desire here to see improvements for the people of the ACT,” Mrs Jones said. “Sometimes we can, and we should, and we will, work together.” Women comprise 86.6% of sexual assault victims in the ACT, Mrs Jones noted, but nine in 10 victims do not inform the police. Fewer than a third of complaints lead to legal action. Although the number of complaints made has increased, the number of trials has more than halved in the last five years. Gathering DNA evidence is necessary to

make prosecution and trials more likely, she said. “Justice for victims of sexual assault may not occur instantly, but without this evidence … convictions are very difficult. Victims, survivors go on suffering while their perpetrators walk away and go on often to assault further people and inflict additional harm.” Canberra’s forensic sample collection service, Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Care (FAMSAC), operates out of the Canberra Hospital, and also services Calvary Hospital. Mrs Jones was concerned that because sexual assault victims had to give consent, people with alcohol in their system may have to wait hours, unable to eat, wash, or change their clothes – which can worsen trauma. She believed a mobile FAMSAC service, attending victims in homes, workplaces, or other public places, would make the process smoother. Ms Stephen-Smith said that hospital was the best place, as DNA samples could be contaminated outside hospital. However, she would revisit the matter. The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre – “the best

option for immediate aftermath counselling” (Mrs Jones) – has a support person available from 7am to 11pm each day. Mrs Jones said she understood the service was once funded to be 24 hours a day; she would like two counsellors available all the time. “The Canberra Rape Crisis service cannot completely be available for those in this city if they cannot get to those who need them 24/7.” Mrs Jones also called for a single point of contact phone number for sexual assault. Ms Stephen-Smith noted that ACT Government websites listed different telephone numbers, and that FAMSAC had different business and after-hours numbers. The ACT Health Directorate is reviewing this matter. Also concerned about low prosecution rates, Mr Davis proposed that resourcing for and developing specialist expertise within the police’s sexual assault and child abuse team should be adequate. The Government will report back to the Assembly on these matters in August. - Nick Fuller

Release of feral horses ‘makes a mockery’ of NSW commitment News that one third of all feral horses trapped in Kosciuszko National Park since July 2020 have been released by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has outraged members of the ACT Government. ACT Minister for Land Management Mick Gentleman said the NSW Government needed to “come to the table” with a stronger management plan, consistent with those in ACT and Victoria. “Releasing feral horses back into Kosciuszko National Park makes a mockery of the NSW Government’s recent commitment to reducing numbers, and underscores how unrealistic and ineffective trapping and rehoming methods are,” he said. There are over 14,000 feral horses across Kosciuszko National Park, according to a spring 2020 population survey by NPWS. A NPWS spokesperson said 767 horses were trapped in Kosciuszko National Park from 1 July 2020 to 26 March 2021. Of those, 484 were removed from the Park 96% of which have been rehomed. But 279 feral horses were not removed from the Park. Instead, they were set free. “They were released from trap yards in the 4

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Park for welfare reasons, including heavily pregnant mares and young foals which are not fit for transport,” the NPWS spokesperson said. “The approach to trapping reflects a commitment to reducing horse numbers while maintaining the highest possible welfare standards.” In 2018, the NSW Government passed an Act to recognise and protect “wild horse heritage values”, while enabling active management of their population to reduce their impact on “the Park’s fragile environment”. In 2020, the ACT Government released a feral horse management plan that proposed population control methods including ground and aerial shooting, “humane destruction on site” and “fertility treatments” on feral horses, were the NSW population to pass ACT borders. Invasive Species Council CEO Andrew Cox said the NSW Government was “failing dismally to stop the spread of feral horses on their side of the border”. Mr Cox praised the Victorian Government’s new feral horse action plan, which he said followed in the footsteps of the ACT Government’s zero-tolerance position on feral horses and left NSW “in the dark ages”.

There is “significant opportunity” for feral horses to enter Namadgi National Park from neighbouring Kosciuszko National Park, according to the ACT Government.

There is “significant opportunity” for feral horses to enter Namadgi National Park, according to the ACT Government’s management plan. It found local drinking water, threatened species, heritage sites with significance to Ngunnawal people, and endangered wetlands would be at risk if feral horses expanded their territory to include Namadgi. ACT Minister for the Environment Rebecca Vassarotti said it was time for the NSW Government to “stop protecting destructive feral horses at the expense of our environment and unique biodiversity”. A new draft feral horse management plan is set to be released by NSW Government before July 2021. - Rosa Ritchie

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Canberra Liberals clawing out of the grave It’s six months since the October 2020 ACT election and the humiliating defeat handed to the Canberra Liberals. The electorate delivered them their sixth successive election loss, rubbing salt into the wound by throwing in a 3% swing against them after nearly 20 years in opposition. Right now, the Liberals are taking stock. As they must; with so much ground to make up, the foundations for a win in 2024 must be laid now, not in the weeks leading up to the next election. The size of the challenge can be measured with a few statistics. The Canberra Liberals are by far the most unsuccessful branch of a major party in the nation. In the last 20 years, there have been changes of government in every state and territory and federally – in some cases two – but not in

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Canberra. Not one government MLA in our Legislative Assembly has spent even a day in opposition, and not one opposition MLA has spent a day in government. This is desperately sad for the Liberal Party. But it is also sad for everyone interested in an efficiently run territory. Benjamin Disraeli once said that “No government can long be secure without a formidable opposition”. It’s in all our interests that oppositions be able to threaten governments when elections come around, to keep them on their toes. New opposition leader Elizabeth Lee has allowed the Liberal Party to hit the reset button. Canberrans who associate “Liberal” with middle-aged men in suits are having a double take when they see this young, articulate, Asian-born lawyer. Boosting her chances at the

2024 election will be the “It’s Time” factor (in fact, the 23 years the Liberals will have been opposition by then will match, almost to the day, the 23 years of Labor’s opposition that Whitlam ended in 1972). But an appealing new salesperson taking on a government with cobwebs will not be enough, by itself, to ensure a conservative victory. This is because citizens of Canberra live in the shadow of the House on the Hill; they talk politics in the washroom and the supermarket queue the way other Australians talk about football and the weather. They have highly-attuned political antennae and look for substance and detail when listening to politicians. And so, Lee will need policies in 2024 that speak convincingly to

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the values of Canberra citizens, values that are conspicuously more progressive than those found in residents of other states. The Liberal message of 2020 was about the cost of living, but Canberra people also care about other things: government intervention to ensure “fairness”, infrastructure spending, respect for minorities, and action on climate change. She will also need to contend with an ACT Labor government with survival skills not matched by its sister branches elsewhere. One device which I predict it will deploy to survive in this term: hitting its own reset button by moving on Andrew Barr and promoting a woman in his place.

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news MLAs unite to support Territory rights In a rare show of cross-party cooperation, ACT Labor, Green, and Liberal politicians unanimously moved last week that the Federal Government restore Territory rights so the ACT can vote on voluntary assisted dying (euthanasia). Tara Cheyne, Minister for Human Rights (Labor), Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury (Greens), and Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee called on the Federal Government to introduce and bring on for debate a bill to remove passages in the ACT (Self-Government) Act 1988 that prevent the ACT from passing laws permitting euthanasia. These passages were introduced 24 years ago, through the Euthanasia Laws Act 1997 (the ‘Andrews Bill’), which also prevents the NT from legislating on euthanasia. Ms Cheyne called the Andrews Bill “cruel, needless, senseless legislation

… which restricted our democratic freedoms; our democratic rights”. Ten million Australians can access euthanasia, Ms Cheyne said. Voluntary assisted dying is now legal in Victoria, WA and Tasmania. Other states are debating or will debate euthanasia legislation this year. “Through their parliaments, the vast majority of Australians will be able to participate in this important democratic process, simply by virtue of living in a state,” Ms Cheyne said. “But not citizens of the ACT. And not citizens of the Northern Territory.” Mr Rattenbury called the situation “farcical”. The Federal Government had taken back legislature powers it granted the ACT at self-government, allowing it to legislate on everything except euthanasia: “One of the most important issues in their lives: the manner of their own death, their health and dignity, and that of their

families and loved ones.” He argued that the imposed restriction on the Territories’ independence was “simply the exercise of political power by people in Federal Parliament who either oppose voluntary euthanasia, or who are too scared of any political risk associated with supporting euthanasia. … They make a mockery of self-government, and they tell ACT citizens that they are second-class citizens, and less worthy than people living in the Australian states.” Ms Lee agreed that the ACT Legislative Assembly should have the right to legislate on this matter on behalf of Canberrans, just as it had the right to legislate on other matters dealt with by State and Local Governments across Australia. Comparing euthanasia to gay marriage, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said that change was inevitable; social

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reform was difficult in Australia, but took the work of many good people. Ms Lee said euthanasia would be a conscience vote for her party. “The issue … is not an easy one. The Canberra Liberals acknowledge and respect the very diverse views on voluntary assisted dying in the ACT community.” Ms Cheyne noted that the Federal Government has only once allowed the Bill to come on for debate by the Senate, in 2018. Although many Liberals voted against the motion – including ACT Senator Zed Seselja – so, the Canberra Liberals pointed out, did seven Federal Labor senators. Senator Seselja has said he was open to discussing Territory rights, but not if put in the context of euthanasia. Ms Lee said she had raised the matter with the Prime Minister and would continue to do so. - Nick Fuller

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news Six individuals and one group were celebrated for their efforts to make Canberra a better place at the Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards on Thursday 1 April. ACT Minister for Education and Youth Affairs, Yvette Berry, announced Women with Disabilities ACT (WWDACT) CEO Kat Reed the overall winner for their work across community services and the arts, and their distinguished service to the LGBTIQ+ community. Ms Berry said Mx Reed’s success at WWDACT demonstrated that young people can shine in high-level executive roles in the community sector. “Mx Reed’s openness regarding their disability, being part of the LGBTIQ+ community and their background as a biracial person has created positive

representation and shown that other young people like them can excel in leadership roles,” she said. Mx Reed was appointed leader of the local advocacy and peer support organisation for women, girls, feminine-identifying and non-binary people with disability in November 2020. In January, Mx Reed told Canberra Weekly their lived experience with mental health led to their involvement in disability advocacy. “At the moment, people who are disabled aren’t seen as people who can lead,” Mx Reed said. “It’s one of those weird dichotomies where we’re seen as inspirational but also not qualified to be in positions of leadership in conventional ways.” At WWDACT, Mx Reed works to create a supportive community

and develop policy to end systemic disadvantage caused by discrimination based on gender and disability. The Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards acknowledge people aged between 12 and 25 who make a significant contribution to their communities. The full list of 2021 winners is as follows: Young Canberra Citizen of the Year: Mx Kat Reed; Young Achiever Award: Miss Skyler Pope; Personal Achievement Award: Mr Jacob Norris; Individual Community Service Award: Mr Jahin Tanvir; Environment and Sustainability Award: Mr Ngalan Gilbert; Arts and Multimedia Award: Mr Alexander Ding Wang; and Group Achievement Award: Kingsford Smith School Imaging Team. Ms Berry thanked the

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traffic, people tend to boost it a bit more, go a bit faster because they think there’s no one around.” Additionally, 41 unregistered vehicles were detected, of which 29 had no compulsory third party insurance, a “concerning” result for Detective Sergeant Evans. A total of 68 drug screening tests were administered with eight returning a positive result for a prescribed drug. “Since we introduced random drug testing, that’s skyrocketed a bit … mainly meth, that’s the main drug of choice for people who choose to drive,” Detective Sergeant Evans said. Of 1,862 random breath tests conducted, four tested positive; one returning a blood alcohol content reading of 0.159, more than three times the legal limit. “That’s a good result given the number of tests conducted, but it’s still four too many.” According to ACT Policing, such results are “quite similar” to Easter long weekends of previous years. “Most drivers are doing the right thing, but we are sharing our roads with some people who really just don’t get it.” - Denholm Samaras

Plans to grow urban canopy The ACT Government will plant almost half a million trees over the next quarter-century to ensure Canberra remains the bush capital, the Urban Forest Strategy 2021–2045, released on 30 March, revealed. In 2015, forest canopy covered 19% of the ACT’s urban area, but the ACT Government wants to increase canopy to 30% by 2045. In the fifth large-scale tree planting in Canberra’s history, more than 450,000 trees will be planted on public land over the next 25 years, 25,000 by 2023, and 9,000 this year alone, Minister for City Services 12

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Chris Steel said. However, according to a Conservation Council/Monash University report, Canberra had the worst decline in green infrastructure of any Australian capital city: from 60% in 2013 to 35% last year. Leanne Castley, Shadow Minister for the Environment, accused the Labor-Greens Government of being “all talk and no action”, saying “the significant reduction in urban vegetation across the ACT since 2013” has occurred under their watch. Find an extended version of this story online at canberraweekly.com.au

Grove celebrates Golden Wattle The largest planting of Australia’s floral emblem, the Golden Wattle, has taken place to belatedly celebrate the 50th birthday of the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Hand grown by members of the Wattle Day Association, 40 Golden Wattles were planted in a grove in the Acacia Garden, joining 10 that were originally planted at the end of 2020. Scientifically known as Acacia pycnantha, the Golden Wattle was officially proclaimed the floral emblem of Australia in 1988. President of the Wattle Day Association, Dr Suzette Searle, said that all wattles are the perfect symbol for Australia and Australians. “When the 50th anniversary came up for the Botanic Gardens, we thought what a wonderful gift it

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sport Injured Giants fall to Demons at Manuka The GWS Giants’ tough start to the AFL season continued with injuries compounding their 34-point loss to the Melbourne Demons at Manuka Oval on Sunday night, 4 April. Stephen Coniglio, Phil Davis and Matt de Boer finished the game in tracksuits as their teammates struggled late in the 15.12 (102) to 11.2 (68) loss.

Injury struck in the second quarter with Davis and Coniglio going down as the Demons took control. Greene was the standout for the Giants, kicking five goals in a tough night for the club. The winless Giants will return to Manuka Oval in round 6 to play the Western Bulldogs on Friday 23 April.

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An outstanding defensive performance from the Canberra Raiders led them to a gritty 20-4 victory over the Gold Coast Titans at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Saturday night, 3 April. The Raiders produced three try-saving tackles in the first half and shut down the Titans’ attacking threats all night to seal their third win of the season. Jordan Rapana scored first for

the Raiders after a beautiful flick pass from Jarrod Croker to help build an 8-4 lead at half time. Josh Papalii crashed over early in the second half to extend Canberra’s lead before Ryan Sutton put the finishing touches on the victory. The Raiders now head to Penrith to take on the Panthers on Friday night, 9 April. - Vincent Samaras

United’s season over Canberra United’s season is over after a gallant 3-0 loss to Sydney FC in their Semi Final at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Monday 5 April. United dominated possession and had more shots than the premiers, but Sydney finished their chances to book their fourth straight Grand Final appearance. Canberra started fast and put

Sydney under pressure in the opening exchanges with a shot on goal inside 30 seconds. Sydney scored their first goal in the 15th minute thanks to a right foot volley from Mackenzie Hawkesby. Clare Wheeler and Ally Green scored second half goals to seal the Sky Blues spot in the decider.

Brumbies tough out 24-22 win over Waratahs

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The Brumbies have come away with a hard fought 24-22 win after a tense clash against the NSW Waratahs at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday night, 2 April. Waratahs flyhalf Will Harrison had a kick to level things after the final hooter but couldn’t find the mark, a gutsy effort from the home side falling just short.

The Brumbies scored all their points in a terrific first half to lead it 24-10 at the break. The winless Waratahs dug deep in the second half and almost pulled off the upset of the season in a nail-biting clash. The Brumbies will take the victory into their top-of-the-table clash against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane in round eight.

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Friends of Black Mountain walks Friends of Black Mountain will host several walks in April. Plants and Fire on Black Mountain, Saturday 10 April 9.30am-12pm; join plant ecologist Michael Doherty for a walk and talk about fire patterns and fire history on Black Mountain. Reimagine the Woodland on Black Mountain, Friday 16 April, 9.30am-12pm; join local botanist Isobel Crawford on the Woodland Trail to learn about the niches preferred by various plants. Reimagine Ngunawal and National Capital Stories of Black Mountain, Saturday 24 April 9.30am-12pm and 1.30-4pm; join Wally Bell, Ngunawal elder, and Mark Butz, local historian, as they tell tales about the Aboriginal, historic and natural heritage of Black Mountain. For all walks: Suggested donation of $5. Wear sturdy walking gear, including hat and stout shoes. Bookings required: email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone 0437 298 711 or 6251 6972.

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You’re invited to the Christ Church Hawker Coffee/ Op Shop on Saturday 10 April 9am-12pm (corner Beetaloo Street and Belconnen Way). Stalls include: trash & treasure, books, pre-loved clothes and cakes. Tea/coffee served. A Covid-safe event.

Weston Creek Op Shop Open Tuesdays 10am-1pm, the Weston Creek Presbyterian Church op shop, Mahony Court, Weston, has a good range of winter clothes priced from $4 to $10. Craft, manchester and books from $1.

Friends of Ireland ANU Professor Melanie Nolan will speak about Irish-born Australian women in the Australian Dictionary of Biography on Saturday 18 April 2pm at the Canberra Irish Club, 6 Parkinson St, Weston. RSVP: email Jill via handson@iinet.net.au

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GIVIT donation of the week: Activity vouchers With school holidays well underway, a local support service is looking for enjoyable ways to engage their young clients this month. The organisation seeking support is a residential facility, supporting young people who have a moderate to severe mental illness. It is a voluntary program providing support for a three-month period, offering care 24/7. The team at this residential facility would love the opportunity to take their young clients on local excursions to feel integrated in their community in a safe and encouraging way. The organisation is seeking donations of activity vouchers to local Canberra attractions such as the National Zoo, Powerkart Raceway, the Reptile Zoo, ten pin bowling or cinema tickets. Having access to these fun and engaging experiences will make a huge difference to these deserving youth. To donate, visit givit.org.au/donateitems, search by category “Vouchers” 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.

VIEW Club Tuggeranong Day: Next meeting is Tuesday 20 April 11am at Tuggeranong Town Centre Vikings Club. Cost: $26 two-course lunch. Guest speaker: Jennifer Horsfield, talking about Rania Mac Phillamy, a VAD Nurse in WWI. RSVP: Jan 0409 747 017 or email maleyjan@yahoo.com by Friday 16 April.

Canberra Jung Society On Friday 9 April 7.30pm, Canberra Jung Society presents Shauna Winram, an ANU PhD student, speaking on ‘How is Consciousness Structured?’, offering some tools to think clearly about consciousness, and come to a closer understanding of this mysterious phenomenon. More info: canberrajungsociety.org.au

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Greenway Probus Club The Greenway Probus Club is a mixed club which meets 10.30am-12.30pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Vikings Town Centre Club, Tuggeranong. Cost $6. A short formal meeting and morning tea is followed by a guest speaker or other social activities. Upcoming guest speakers include: 13 April, Daniel Iglesius, director ACT Parks and Conservation; 11 May, Mia Swainson sharing tips on cutting household waste. Following the meeting you have the option of joining other members for lunch in the Vikings Club. Outside meetings, the Club undertakes lunches, visits and trips. More info: call Alan on 6294 7207 or visit probussouthpacific.org

Country Women’s Association (CWA) Belconnen: Mother’s Day stall at Kippax Centre, Saturday 17 April 9am-1pm selling homemade baked goodies, jams and quality crafts. Funds raised go to local charities and CWA Disaster Relief. More info: 0402 112 973. Queanbeyan Evening Branch: Resuming after a Covid hiatus, the next meeting is on Tuesday 13 April 7pm at the Tourist Hotel, 31 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan. The CWA aims to improve conditions for country women and children. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. New members always welcome. More info: email Nicole via cwaqebsecretary@gmail.com

Marymead’s autumn garage and plant sale Come along to Marymead’s autumn garage and plant sale on Saturday 17 April 9am-1pm at 255 Goyder St, Narrabundah, where you’ll find plants, bric-a-brac, books, toys, clothes, homewares, handbags, jewellery and accessories. All funds raised will go towards supporting Marymead. More info: email events@marymead.org.au

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Potatoes boulangère Serves 4 50 g butter, plus extra for greasing 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 onions, finely sliced Salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced 1L chicken or vegetable stock 6 desiree potatoes (about 1.2 kg) 1 small handful of thyme, leaves picked 2 Tbsp finely grated parmesan Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 2-litre baking dish with butter. Heat the butter and olive oil in a sauté pan over high heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir through the garlic. Turn the heat down to low, cover and cook, stirring every 5 minutes, for 25 minutes. Remove the lid and cook, stirring regularly, for a further 10 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Transfer to a bowl. Add the stock to the pan, bring to the boil and cook for 8–10 minutes until reduced by one-third. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes into 1mm thick slices, or as finely as you can. Alternatively, slice on a mandoline. Arrange two layers of the potato slices in the base of the prepared dish, allowing them to overlap slightly. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Now add half of the onion, spreading it out evenly, then scatter over half of the thyme. Repeat the process with the remaining potato, onion and thyme, ensuring the last layer is potato. Press down lightly to compress. Little by little add the hot stock so it has time to trickle into the gaps. Sprinkle over the parmesan, cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 20–30 minutes until the potato is golden brown and meltingly tender. Test this by piercing the centre of the gratin with a sharp knife. If it goes in without resistance, it’s ready. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Slow cooker method Grease the slow cooker with butter. Follow steps 2 and 3. Follow step 4, layering the potato slices, onion and thyme in the prepared slow cooker. Top with the stock, then cover loosely with foil, pressing down on the potato mixture. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours, or until the potato is meltingly tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Preheat the grill element in the oven. Transfer the potato to a baking dish or use the slow cooker dish. Sprinkle over the parmesan and grill for 4–5 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. Cool for 10 minutes before serving. For more potato perfection, head to canberraweekly. com.au and check out Justine Schofield’s potato gnocchi recipe – buon appetito!

Potato perfection This week, food writer Libby Kimber has prepared an ode to everyone’s favourite vegetable: the humble potato. And, since there’s no better time than the cooler months to whip out the slow cooker, there’s a method in here for that, too! Recipe from The Slow Cook by Justine Schofield, published by Plum, RRP $39.99, photography by Rob Palmer.

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Easter eats, any time! Missing the tastes of Easter? Here are two snacks for on the go that will transport you back to those delicious delicacies!

Carrot cake smoothie

Hot cross bun protein balls 2 Tbsp Mayver’s unsalted peanut butter 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup almond meal 1/4 cup desiccated coconut

1 cup Califia Farms unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1/4 cup vanilla protein powder

1 frozen banana

1/4 tsp orange zest

1 carrot, grated

1/4 cup currants

2 Tbsp oats

1/4 tsp mixed spice

1 Tbsp almond butter

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 medjool date, pitted 1 tsp grated ginger 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp desiccated coconut, for topping Blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

In a mixing bowl combine Mayver’s unsalted peanut butter with orange juice Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine well. Used hands to mix well if needed. Texture should hold together once rolled into a ball. Use 1 tablespoon extra orange juice if needed. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat.

Top with coconut and serve. Recipe by Sami Bloom (@samibloom) for Califia Farms.

Recipe by Casey-Lee Lyons (@livelovenourishaus) for Mayver’s.

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Mamma Mia! How a local production came to go again

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To be performed at The Q from 13 April, director Jarrad West described the preceding 18 months spent on Mamma Mia! as “possibly one of the strangest theatrical experiences” of his life. “It’s not often you rehearse a show to nearly ready then shut down for 12 months,” he told Canberra Weekly. “It’s going to be very, very sad when it’s all over because the 18 months has forced us to be a lot closer than we would doing a show.” Part of what kept the group together throughout the challenges of 2020 was the decision to host monthly rehearsals as soon as restrictions allowed it, which served to both keep everyone fresh, but also get everyone together at a time when opportunities for social contact were scarce. “We really did try and go ‘okay, we want this to keep going; if you guys want to stay with us then we’d love to have you’,” West said. For West, his role as director on this production has focused primarily on people management. “It’s been just checking in really with everyone; it’s been a lot of, particularly when we were all locked down, trying to keep in touch with

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Had you told the cast and crew of Free-Rain’s upcoming production of Mamma Mia! the Musical back in November 2019 that opening night wouldn’t be for another 18 months, you might have raised a few eyebrows. Having rehearsed the show to the point where it was nearly stage ready before COVID pushed everything back, there is a sense of relief, excitement and incredulity amongst the cast and crew that the day they finally take the stage is nearly here. During lockdown, Louiza Blomfield (centre), who plays Sophie’s mother, Donna, created update videos with director Jarrad West to bolster the cast and crew’s morale. Image supplied.

Having given birth just three months ago, actor Charlotte Gearside (left), who plays Sophie, said it will be “very special” for her to return to the stage come opening night.

everyone and communicate,” he said. “It became a people management situation for a lot of the time; there were times where it was a bit uncertain and frightening.” While peak restrictions were in effect, West and actress Louiza Blomfield, who plays Donna, started making update videos to share with the team to bolster morale. “They were a lot of fun and it’s spawned its own little joke that we should start doing our own podcast series, but we won’t,” West smiled. During their prolonged preproduction, within the cast and crew there have been the arrival of a new baby, two graduations, 35 birthdays, one funeral, and one engagement. Having given birth just three months ago, actor Charlotte Gearside, who plays Sophie, told Canberra Weekly it will be “very special” for her to return on stage come opening night. “2020 was such a horrible year for so many people, but I sit back and think it was a really wonderful year for me,” she said.

Having found out she was pregnant right before the show was postponed, had it been staged in November last year as planned, Gearside wouldn’t have been able to participate. “It’s such a big part of my life that brings so much joy; I’m glad I was able to commit to it,” she said. “Everyone’s been unbelievably supportive; it’s not very easy coming back doing such physical work after having a baby, but it’s a lovely thing to do.” Gearside described the process of playing Sophie as an “interesting” one given she’s “a 33-year-old playing a 20-year-old”. “My take on Sophie is she’s this young, fun, almost a little bit romantic-type girl who I think is a bit lost and is trying to find her way by locking down her fiancé,” she said. “The only reason she does that is because she didn’t see her mum do that; her missing piece is her father and her mum refuses to talk about it. “That’s her journey, she learns that at the end; she finds what she’s

looking for.” Mamma Mia! has enjoyed sustained success across the globe since debuting in London’s West End in 1999. West put that down to the enduring, widespread appeal of ABBA’s hits, even as we approach 50 years since their first record was released. “This is a two-and-a-half-hour ABBA concert basically, and I think that it certainly is a part of its enduring charm,” he said. Gearside also attributed the jukebox musical’s success to the relationships between characters. “It’s one of those really lovely shows that sits well with people in terms of family values and love and all the nice relationships … mother and daughter, mother and father, old lovers, new lovers, and friendships,” she said. Free-Rain’s Mamma Mia! will be performed at The Q, Queanbeyan from 13 April to 8 May; theq.net.au - Denholm Samaras

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Jeff Popple reviews three books about work, trauma and the threat to our wildlife. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Just Work by Kim Scott Macmillan, $34.99

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In light of recent headlines emanating from Parliament House, Kim Scott’s Just Work seems very timely. Scott is a well-recognised CEO coach and has led high performing teams at Apple and Google. Sub-titled ‘Get Sh*t Done, Fast and Fair’, her latest book provides a practical guide to recognising and eliminating workplace injustice and making the best use of all the people in an organisation. As she points out, too often huge numbers of people, often women, are undervalued and under-utilised at work, while others are overestimated and promoted beyond their capability. Her book shows how to respect everyone’s individuality and collaborate effectively to achieve better business results. A must for senior managers.

You’re Not Broken by Sarah Woodhouse Penguin, $34.99

According to research psychologist Sarah Woodhouse, we all carry trauma of one kind or another. This can manifest as anxiety, low self-esteem, over-eating and a host of other symptoms. Too often, people can become trapped in trauma cycles of dysfunctional behaviours, negative thoughts and difficult feelings. In You’re Not Broken, Woodhouse explains what trauma is and how to recognise and overcome it. She gently explains how to confront personal issues and look back at your past with honesty. She also uses the latest research to guide people towards breaking the ‘Trauma Loop’ and reclaiming their confidence. A helpful and insightful book.

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In many ways, COVID-19 has overshadowed the devastation caused by the 2019-20 bushfire season and slowed environmental recovery efforts. Which is a shame, because as John Pickrell points out in Flames of Extinction, the fires killed more than three billion native animals and inched many species, such as koalas and the platypus, closer to extinction. Pickrell has travelled widely across the firegrounds and, in his book, he articulates in a very readable style the effects of the fires and shares moving stories of the efforts to save our wildlife. He also suggests radical new conversation methods. A fascinating and vital book that is a timely reminder of the importance of conservation.

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Now showing The Courier (M) During the Cold War in Russia, Soviet military intelligence colonel Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze) gets a message to the American embassy, asking to set up a correspondence to leak intelligence concerning Soviet tensions with the US, particularly regarding missiles being transported to Cuba. Soon, CIA officer Emily Donovan (Rachel Brosnahan) and MI6 agent Dickie Franks (Angus Wright) approach an ordinary, everyday British salesman, Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch), to set him up as a courier between the parties. Cumberbatch played a British intelligence spy in Cold War thriller Tinker Tailor Solider Spy, and a cold but highly intelligent code breaker in The Imitation Game. Here, Cumberbatch plays an everyday family man who gets caught up in

FREE-RAIN THEATRE COMPANY extraordinary shenanigans. Using his personability to give and receive messages from members of the CIA, MI6 and the Soviets, Wynne gains the confidence, and even friendship, of Penkovsky. Although the extra hours away overseas take its toll on Wynne’s family and professional life, his overall goal of stopping annihilation takes priority. The MI6 and CIA agents could have been written and played superficially, but here they are easy to identify with; pulled between their cold professionalism and humanity whilst balancing the needs of the many with those of the few who are in their care. Verdict: An amazing true story brought to life through a brilliant performance from Cumberbatch. An Oscar nod for sure. 4 stars. The Courier is screening at Palace Electric and Dendy cinemas. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

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Canberra’s new National Opera has ‘ridden the storm’ In the face of coronavirus, Canberra’s new-fledged National Opera has “ridden the storm” to bring world-class Australian singers to the ACT. The inaugural production of Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito opens this Saturday, 10 April. “It is a magnificent score,” said artistic director Peter Coleman-Wright. “It has a

relatively small cast. It is a poignant and very human story which unlocks all the qualities that we address in our own lives: love, passion, loyalty, revenge, ambition, clemency, and forgiveness; understanding, trust, strength, guilt, and remorse – and it is all by Mozart, probably, possibly the greatest of them all.” Tito (1791), one of Mozart’s last operas, is set in the reign of the Roman emperor Titus (Tito). Although his friend and a woman he loves try to kill him, Tito understands, pardons all. Tito is sung by the heldentenor Bradley Daley, who has sung some of the most challenging German and twentieth century roles both in Australia and in Germany: Siegmund and Siegfried in Wagner’s Ring,

Heldentenor Bradley Daley has sung some of the most challenging German and twentieth century roles both in Australia and in Germany.

Florestan in Beethoven’s Fidelio, the Kaiser in Strauss’s Frau ohne Schatten, Mao Tse-tung in Adams’s Nixon in China. “The role needs the weight and the gravitas of a Roman emperor,” Daley said. “He has three quite big arias, and tessitura (where the voice sits) is very high. You need that heroic sound in the voice.”

But Tito is also a compassionate role, Daley finds. “Tito built the Colosseum, but he refuses to throw anybody to the lions. He continually forgives and listens to what everybody has to say” – a wonderful message for the political turmoil of our age. Daley encouraged Canberrans to see National Opera’s production, and “get the bug” for opera. “It’s world-class music; it’s music being made at an international standard.” It features seasoned performers and talented newcomers, conducted by the sought-after Dane Lam. For mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby, her forte is ‘trouser roles’ – male characters, often teenagers, sung by women. Carby sings Sesto, a troubled young man whose girlfriend manipulates him into trying to kill his best friend, Tito. “I don’t mind wearing a pair of trousers to work, I have to confess!” she said. “I’d rather be in a pair of trousers than in a big corset and frock.” Carby has returned from the UK for this production. For the last few years, she has been based in London, singing with the Royal Opera,

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Covent Garden, English National Opera, and English Touring Opera. But she is well known to Australian operalovers. Her roles with Opera Australia include Bizet’s Carmen, Donna Elvira in Mozart’s Don Giovanni, and an award-winning Cornelia in Handel’s Giulio Cesare in Egitto. Her ‘trouser roles’ include Mozart’s Cherubino (The Marriage of Figaro) and Idamante (Idomeneo), Octavian (Strauss’s Rosenkavalier), and Romeo (Bellini’s Capuleti e Montecchi). Reviewing one such part, Opera Magazine said: “Carby is superb in trouser roles, taking on masculine qualities in subtle, interesting ways without a trace of strain.” Far from feeling strained, Carby finds Sesto rather relaxing. She is the seconda donna. “The huge responsibility of the show doesn’t sit on my shoulders. I get to do a nice chunky, meaty role that’s heavily featured without the stress of being the soprano.” The part also sits happily for her voice. “This is my kind of bread-and-butter role, really.” Bel canto soprano Helena Dix sings Vitellia, the scheming daughter of a deposed emperor. Dix covered the role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, shortly after making her debut there

in Verdi’s Falstaff. Described by one Australian critic as “the most exciting voice since Joan Sutherland”, Dix has sung Norma and Semiramide, roles associated with Sutherland, and is one of only a dozen sopranos in the world who can sing the demanding role of Elizabeth I in Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux. “Vitellia is incredibly complex; she is driven by anger, ambition, and love. I’m very fortunate because I get to play all these evil wenches and queens. I’m so glad I was never a soubrette, because I wouldn’t be very good at the lovey, gentle roles!” The role marks Dix’s return to the stage after suffering from coronavirus last year. Two days after the final performance, she travels to Melbourne to rehearse Verdi’s Macbeth. One of National Opera’s aims is to give young artists experience performing. Soprano Mikayla Tate sings Sesto’s sister Servilia. “I can’t quite believe that I get to debut professionally in a cast of this calibre! It’s like a masterclass every day.” A 2019–2020 Sponsored Young Artist with Pacific Opera, Tate was awarded Runner Up and Most Promising Vocalist by the Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition. She made her

Mezzo-soprano Catherine Carby has returned from the UK for the National Opera’s upcoming production of Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito in Canberra, 10-17 April.

German debut in 2019, in Mozart’s Magic Flute in Berlin. After Tito, she will sing in a condensed version of the Flute, and perform a new piece by Australian composer Alice Chance. - Nick Fuller The National Opera production of La Clemenza di Tito is on 10, 13, 15 and 17 April at the Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music.

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Jess Green getting her band Pheno back together Fresh off her monumental work writing and performing We Are the Skywhales in collaboration with artist Patricia Piccinini, Canberra musician Jess Green is getting her band, Pheno, back together. A performance on Saturday 10 April at The Street will mark Green’s first full-set band show in nearly two years. The intervening time has marked a phase of rich professional growth and development for Green. Alongside spending 18 months working on the

The Pheno live performance on Saturday 10 April at The Street will mark Canberra musician Jess Green’s first full set band show in nearly two years. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Skywhale project, she has used the time to delve further into her production, songwriting and composing skills, and solo performing. “I ended up really enjoying that type of performing, but I’ve definitely started to miss the energy you get from other people on stage,” Green said. Previously, Pheno has been an all-girl threepiece band, but due to the lack of availability of some members, the line-up has changed to include members with a Y chromosome, and a fourth on bass guitar. Singer and guitarist Green will be accompanied by longstanding member Alyx Dennison on synths, Lachlan Coventry on bass, and James Hauptmann on drums. “The opportunity for the unexpected is quadrupled … there’ll be nuance that will be changing.” Pheno’s upcoming performance will include rearrangements of material for the four-piece band, as well as brand new music. Born in Canberra, Green returned to make the ACT her home in 2016 after many years working in Sydney, nationally and internationally, as a

freelance guitarist and singer. She’s keen to bring a show filled with “diversity and dynamism” to her home crowd. After their final Canberra flight was held on Saturday 3 April, Green considers having been approached to create We Are the Skywhales, the companion song for the maiden flight of Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhale and Skywhalepapa, a career-defining moment. “It was really a big adventure, and really interesting to be part of what is now an iconic work,” she said. The balloons have left Canberra for a twoyear Australia-wide tour. Green is hopeful the balloon sculptures can return to Canberra and enjoy a fittingly “massive” event when restrictions have eased. “We’d love to have thousands of people singing along, that would be the dream.” And yes, We Are the Skywhales will be performed at the Pheno live show. Pheno will play live at The Street Theatre on Saturday 10 April 8pm; thestreet.org.au

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JOHN BELL: His solo show One Man In His Time: John Bell and Shakespeare at Canberra Theatre Centre, 14-15 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

SHARING THE SKY: The first concert in the CSO’s 2021 Australian Series, featuring Deborah Cheetham, at the National Museum of Australia Atrium, Thursday 8 April 6.30pm; cso.org.au

THE CLARITY SEMINAR: Presented by wellestablished local clinical psychologist, Nicole Daly, at the Federal Golf Course, Red Hill, 15 and 17 April 9am-5pm; nicoledalyseminars.com.au

LIGHTBULB IMPROV: Presents a comedy night at Smiths Alternative, Civic, Thursday 8 Apri 7pm; tickets $15 at smithsalternative.com MOAD: A fun-filled school holiday program throughout April led by a brand-new zinemaking workshop; moadoph.gov.au ANDREW FARRISS: INXS founding member and legendary songwriter plays two shows at Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, 9 April 5.30pm and 8.30pm; royalhotelqbn.com.au TUGGERANONG ARTS CENTRE: Displays multi-disciplinary exhibition Deqolonise: The Erotic as Power by Melbourne artist TextaQueen, 9 April to 5 June; tuggeranongarts.com COSÌ: A production of Louis Nowra’s poignant comedy by Canberra REP, 9-24 April 8pm, Wednesday to Saturday, at Canberra REP Theatre, Acton; canberrarep.org.au STIR-FRIED SCIENCE: Dramatis Scientificae serves up a night of laughs with skits, science, stand-up and songs, 9 April 8pm, Smiths Alternative, Civic. CANBERRA BLUES SOCIETY: The Lachy Doley Group, led by the acclaimed Australian blues soul rock organ player, at Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, 9 April 8pm; humanitix.com DISNEY’S ALADDIN JR: Pied Piper Productions will show you the world at Canberra College Performing Arts Centre, Phillip, 9-17 April; trybooking.com/BOONE SNEZ: The NSW singer/songwriter brings her Fisher on the Sea album tour to The Front, Lyneham, 9 April; snez.com.au ANU CLASSICS MUSEUM: Tours of the

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AUTUMN MARKET: Discover some of Canberra’s finest potters and ceramic artists at Canberra Potters, Watson, 16-18 April; canberrapotters.com.au Deborah Cheetham features in the CSO’s Sharing the Sky at the National Museum Atrium, 8 April. Photo: Wayne Quilliam.

museum’s collection of ancient Greek and Roman antiquities run on the second Friday of each month; call 0438 883 373. KUBAN FIREZ: Bring their Save the Planet Tour to Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, 10 April 7.30pm; Eventbrite. THE NATIONAL OPERA: Premiere their 2021 season with La Clemenza di Tito at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 10, 13, 15 and 17 April; nationalopera.org.au PHENO: The Canberra pop-art-electro sensation plays The Street, City West with a band, Saturday 10 April 8pm; thestreet.org.au THE RAINBOW UNDERGROUND: Bring the Circus Drag Show to Kambri, ANU on 10 April 7pm; moshtix.com.au CANBERRA GLASSWORKS: Final days to see Scott Chaseling’s The Redemption of Colour, showing until 11 April 10am-4pm; canberraglassworks.com.au BEAVER GALLERIES: Hosts exhibitions Belonging a landscape memoir by Holly Grace and waterholes and wetlands by Sue Lovegrove at the Deakin venue until 11 April; beavergalleries.com.au DELTA GOODREM: The Australian songstress who requires no introduction will play Royal Theatre, NCC Canberra, 13 April 8pm; ticketek.com.au

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FLICKERFEST TOUR: Australia’s largest short film festival is on the road, stopping off at Palace Electric, 16 April 7pm; flickerfest.com.au/tour/canberra THE WIGGLES: We’re All Fruit Salad Tour! featuring their classics and new songs at Canberra Theatre, 17-18 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au MATT KEEGAN: Performs Vienna Dreaming, a Canberra International Music Festival presentation at The Street, City West, Saturday 17 April 8pm; thestreet.org.au BIODANZA: A free, come and try class of uplifting music, movement and dance, Monday 19 April, 7-8.30pm, Lyneham Primary School; biodanza.com.au BEN ELTON: The UK funny man brings his Live 2021 tour to the Canberra Theatre, 20 April 7.30pm; benelton.net SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL: Brings a selection of films we missed last year as well as some brandnew titles to Palace Electric Cinema, New Acton, 21 April-9 May; spanishfilmfestival.com RENOVATE YOUR SPACE: Goulburn Mulwaree Library hosts ‘Australia’s Renovation Queen’ Cherie Barber, Wednesday 21 April 12.30pm; free, bookings essential via trybooking.com/BOXDL Send your free entertainment listings to: arts@canberraweekly.com.au with ‘what’s on’ in the subject field. Deadline is 10 days prior to Thursday edition date.

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Weekly market wrap Is it still possible to find ‘value’? For those looking to purchase a property, it has become incredibly difficult to find great value options due to rapidly increasing prices. The astonishing pace of growth is evidenced in CoreLogic data for March, which identified house values increased by 3.3% and units 0.7% for the month. Limited stock, combined with historically low borrowing costs, has armed would-be buyers with an enormous amount of extra firepower by way of increased borrowing capacity, which is being comfortably utilised across the market. In a competitive market, are there still options for buyers that represent value – and where are they? If you’re looking for a house, it is unlikely you’ll find anything which will represent great value buying. This part of the market is red hot, super competitive and to be the successful

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19 Shortland Crescent Ainslie Facing North East, with a generous back yard, this place offers tons of potential. This home is nestled in a leafy Shortland Crescent, in an excellent location, close to schools, the famous Ainslie shops, the Dickson shops and the light rail. The Matthew’s family have made so many memories here but now it's time for a new family to make theirs...

Crescent

Auction | On Site Sat, 17th Apr at 2:30pm _______________________________________________

construction

Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431

• Nestled in a quiet, leafy Shortland • Of full brick and terracotta tile • Separate lounge, separate dining and separate family/meals area

• Large covered rear verandah

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

43 Campbell Street Ainslie Situated on a generous parcel of land that is positioned just out of the Corroboree

Park Heritage Precinct, this cute cottage is bursting with potential and perfect for

those looking to either renovate and keep the existing charm and character or knock down and build a new home.

• 1940s period features: Timber sash windows , High ceilings, Picture rails • A large backyard with room to extend. • A Kitchen, bathroom and residence awaiting renovation • Positioned just moments away from the vast array of amenities of the City and Dickson

808m2

Auction | In Room Wednesday 14th April at 6:00pm at LJ Hooker Canberra City 182 - 200 City Walk, Canberra City _______________________________________________ View Saturday 10th April from 2:30 - 3:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andy Greenberger 0400 819 650 LJ Hooker Canberra City/Weston

310/74 Northbourne Avenue Braddon Most people will tell you that property

Situated right on the edge of the CBD,

true most of the time, but this one is about

and serviced apartments. These are still

investment isn’t easy, and that can be as easy as it gets.

Adina is home to both private residences held by private investors, but managed

through Adina, and it’s one of these that

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 28th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Nic Salter-Harding 0412 600 085

has just become available.

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

16 Hugh Gilchrist Street Casey With a central kitchen overlooking the

• Spacious open plan living & dining

is north facing and filled with natural

• Low maintenance, landscaped yard

open planned living and dining area that sunlight throughout every corner. The

living area flows onto the deck into a low maintenance yard that is perfect for entertaining.

• Central kitchen with modern appliances • Timber floorboards

• Outdoor BBQ & firepit area

• Short stroll to the Casey market town

Auction | Online Wed, 28th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Mathew Kocic 0432 146 159 Virginia Stoker 0434 610 698 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

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10 Lucy Gullett Circuit Chisholm Spread over an exceptional 242m2 of living space, the house has been

extended & updated over the years. Enjoy 4 spacious separate living areas, perfect for large or extended families. The owner will miss entertaining in the impressive 102m2 outdoor entertaining area.

• Beautifully presented 5 bedroom ensuite home • Elevated position with views across the valley • Impressive 102m2 covered alfresco area • Expansive 52m2 Living/Family room • Updated kitchen with granite benchtops • Ducted gas heating, Fireplace & Evaporative cooling • Double brick garage with remote & internal access

Auction | On Site Sat, 17th Apr at 12:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 10th Apr at 10:30am - 11:15am Sun, 11th Apr at 10:30am - 11:15am _______________________________________________ Agent Patrick Kinnane 0430 435 330 Patrick.Kinnane@ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

42 Padbury Street Downer Nestled on leafy Padbury Street, a short, flat walk to the buzzing Dickson center

and the fabulous light rail, you’ll find this ramshackle gem in need of a jolly good polish. If you are looking for a project or

are up for the challenge, then this could be the one for you!

• 731m2 block, almost perfectly North to the front • Home needs work but potential abounds • A short 10 minute walk to the buzzing Dickson center but outside of current redevelopment

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 28th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431

zones • A short 8 minute walk to the light rail • Lovely leafy street

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

24/18 Glenmaggie Street Duffy Situated ground-floor of a boutique

• Boutique development

Duffy, this is the perfect property for those

• Low maintenance

development in the tightly held suburb of who thought they had been priced out of

the market or those looking to add to their investment portfolio.

• Ground floor

• Both bedrooms large in size

• Short walk to local shops, school and oval

For Sale $285,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat, 10th Apr at 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Jake Bunday 0411 367 920

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

4 Sparkes Close Fadden Rising mountains set the scene as the backdrop of your beautiful new home. This elevated and

• Studio sleepout or office complete with its own bathroom facilities.

elegant home has immediate appeal. The sounds

• A very open and generous 1348 m² of land

of nature and birdsong create the soundtrack to

• Colorbond roof

your new life here at 4 Sparkes Close Fadden. This

• Gas cooking

is living well at its absolute best.

• Dishwasher

Online Auction Wed, 28th April at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 10th April at 1:30pm-2:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

79 Kalgoorlie Crescent Fisher Available for sale for the very first time in over 35 years, this much loved and wellmaintained family home is waiting for a

new family to make their own memories.

This single level home offers superb space and versatility all set on RZ2 752m2

• Open planning dining and living • Updated kitchen with kitchen island, gas cook-top, and dishwasher • Large timber deck at rear of the house • Oversized singe garage, plus two car ports • Reverse cycle conditioning, ducted gas heating

752m2

Auction | On Site Saturday 1st May at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View Saturday 10th April from 12:30 - 1:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Isabel Yao 6288 8888 isabel.yao@ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Weston 6288 8888

8 Cooksey Place, Florey

Expansive family home, elevated with views!

•

Multiple living spaces on both levels

The home of over 360sqm of living space offers so

•

Elevated deck with insulated roof

many options for extended family, home business

•

3 phase power/ Ducted vacuum

or passive income. Positioned on the high side of a

•

Auto garage + great storage & workbench

quiet cul-de-sac, and offering easy access to

•

Side access for trailer or caravan

schools, local shops & transport, this is the ideal

•

Block size; 1208sqm

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

Auction | In Rooms Wed 28th Apr at 6pm _______________________________________________ View Sun, 11th Apr at 11:15am-11:45am Mon, 12th Apr at 5:00pm-5:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

3A Deeble Street Forde

Your ultimate entertainer’s haven awaits

• Built by Classic Constructions

home. Cleverly crafted with an open-plan

• 64m2 of garaging space

in this stunning architecturally-designed layout and doors and shutters that can open to combine spaces, this is a

property that will grow with you and your family throughout the years.

• 307.81m2 of living

• Inslab Hydronic heating • 3 large living zones

• Tonnes of storage throughout the home

Auction | Online Wed, 28th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Saturday, 10th Apr at 10:00am - 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Jason Hall 0475 983 079

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

8/75 Elizabeth Jolley Crescent Franklin Set in a quaint complex in the heart of

• Two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes

for the first home buyer, the savvy

• Quality fittings and fixtures

Franklin, this delightful apartment is ideal investor, or professional couple. This

charming property is move-in ready now and still has the opportunity to put your personal touch on it.

• Main bedroom features an ensuite • Stainless steel appliances • Stone benchtops

• Secure underground parking for two cars

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 28th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Apr 9:30am-10:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Ryan Hedley 0458 440 375 Samantha Gibbs 0427 187 777 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

343/1 Mouat Street Lyneham As soon as you enter this delightful apartment, you are met with the

picturesque views of Canberra's iconic

Mount Majura. In this dream apartment, you can sit on your balcony and soak in

the sun from the top floor whilst enjoying an evening drink or your morning coffee.

• Spacious, light-filled modern apartment on top floor • Stunning outlook towards hills • Bedroom with built-in robe • Modern bathroom, marble-topped vanity • Secure basement parking space, storage shed • Indoor pool and Gymnasium

Auction | In Rooms at Auction HQ Wed, 28th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Apr 10:30am - 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Ryan Hedley 0458 440 375 Samantha Gibbs 0427 187 777 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

5 Lewin Street Lyneham

The opportunity to purchase a ready-made

• Three bedrooms (two with built-in robes)

family home on a classic, tree-lined, inner north

• Renovated bathroom with floor to ceiling tiles

street just doesn't come along every day! The

• Ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling

good news is that 5 Lewin Street is just such a

• Double lock up garage plus carport, toilet and

property and, with features that are sure to impress, will hold great appeal for even the most discerning of buyers.

shower • Large kitchen with induction cooktop and electric oven

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 28th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Apr at 11:30am - 12:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Ryan Hedley 0458 440 375 Andrew Browne 0403 169 259 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

6/2 Warrumbul Street, Ngunnawal Single level townhouse; light, fresh & ready for you!

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Small development of just 7 homes

How about morning coffee on the deck, looking out

•

New fences to the development

over the playing fields and on to the trees beyond.

•

Kitchen is generous with ample workspace &

This light, fresh townhouse could be just the ticket.

storage

Open plan layout, generous kitchen, great storage

•

Cooktop & Oven recently replaced

and courtyards both front and back, you must put

•

Solar hot water with electric boost

this on your list to view.

•

Single auto garage

Auction | In Rooms Wed 28h Apr at 6pm _______________________________________________ View Sun, 11th Apr at 10:00am-10:30am Tue, 13th Apr at 4:30am-5:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

25 Scrivener Street O'Connor Positioned on a lovely tree lined street, this character filled home is bursting with potential and is waiting for its new owners to write its next chapter. Will you be breathing new life back into the home by renovating it or will you be building a new modern residence on this

• North facing to the front of the residence

• 3 generously sized bedrooms

• A host of shopping precincts, cafes,

restaurants & schools at your fingertips

• Potential to renovate or rebuild

generously sized block in this blue-chip locale? 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.

714m2

Auction | In Room Wed 28th April In Rooms at LJ Hooker Canberra City 182-200 City Walk, Canberra City _______________________________________________ View Saturday 10th April 1:30 - 2:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andy Greenberger 0400 819 650 LJ Hooker Canberra City/Weston

3 Ridley Street Turner High ceilings and open fireplaces. Timber

sash windows and a large 1277m2 block of land close to the city. This is a home that

you can fall in love with instantly from the moment you step foot on site.

• Open fireplace • 1277 m2 land • Dual driveway • 18 solar panels • Evaporative cooling • Renovated bathroom • Renovated Kitchen

Online Auction Wed, 28th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 10th April at 10:45am-11:15am _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

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91A CANOPUS CRESCENT GIRALANG

Recently renovated, this 3 bedroom home was originally planned to be the owners long term home, life changes, and now you can take advantage of all their hard work. A well thought out floor plan offers multiple living spaces. The open plan kitchen/ dining area is perfect for those who enjoy cooking and still being a part of the conversation. The formal living room is the perfect private setting to unwind from a busy day. If it's larger groups you like to entertain, there are 2 outdoor areas to choose from, the ideal places for a BBQ or afternoon drink. EER 1.5 New Listing

Auction

On site 11:30am Saturday 24th April

Inspect

Saturday 10th April 10-10:45am

Office

Belconnen 6147 3396

Agent

Jack Doyle 0431 994 107

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36/46 PAUL COE CRESCENT NGUNNAWAL

This 3 bedroom townhouse will be sure to excite those looking to get their foot in the market or those looking for a change in lifestyle. This home is perfect for those looking for a home that requires nothing for you to do but move in, with recently laid hard floors and carpets and freshly painted throughout. A functional two storey floor plan offers open plan living downstairs, internal access from the garage, a rear courtyard, powder room and laundry. Tucked upstairs is your own private space including all bedrooms, the ensuite and the main bathroom. Additionally, leading off the main bedroom is your own private balcony retreat. Conveniently located nearby to multiple local shops and restaurants, public transport, schools, and playgrounds; the home only a short drive to Gungahlin Town Centre. The complex is equipped with a pool, BBQ area and tennis court. EER 5 New Listing

Belconnen 6147 3396

City & Inner Nth 6248 8310

Coastal 4472 4758

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Manuka 6295 2433

Projects 6260 6600

Qbn & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005

Auction

On site 9:30am Saturday 24th April

Inspect

Saturday 10th April 10-10:45am

Office

Belconnen 6147 3396

Agent

Jack Doyle 0431 994 107

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 8988

Woden 6282 8686

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AUCTION PALMERSTON . 56 Haystack Crescent

Separate title, a peaceful outlook over reserve, yet convenient central location a short walk from bars and restaurants in the marketplace, are on offer in this inviting, contemporary townhouse with generous living and entertaining. Chef´s kitchen in casual living showcases stone benchtops and Emilia 900mm gas cooktop and oven. A wall of bi-fold doors open onto fabulous, north-facing entertaining and garden, sheltered by a high pergola. Generous lounge opens to balconies. Sweeping views from character-filled master suite. EER 5.5. OPEN: By appointment AUCTION: On site 9am, Saturday 24 April CONTACT: Luke McAuliffe 0433 338 429

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AUCTION MONCRIEFF . 1 Lester Terrace

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Elevated upon a 497m² (approx.) block, located in the heart of Moncrieff and built over 300m² (approx.), the owner hasn’t spared any expense in presenting this luxury family home. Architecturally-designed, two storey contemporary home showcasing the latest, high-end inclusions and finishes. Oozing elegance from the moment you walk through the front door, boasting 2.7m high ceilings, double glazed windows and squared cornice throughout. EER 5. OPEN: By appointment AUCTION: On site 2pm, Saturday 17 April CONTACT: Chris Fredericks 0437 859 865 Belconnen/Kippax 6253 2323

Gungahlin 6176 3420

Dickson/Luton Projects 6176 3466

Manuka 6260 8999

Tuggeranong 6176 3490

Weston Creek/Molonglo 6287 1600

- THE PINNACLE OF CHAPMAN | EXECUTIVE BOUTIQUE DEVELOPMENT -

PERFECT DESIGN, QUALITY FINISHES, LUXURIOUS SPACES, AND A BREATHTAKING VIEW OF CANBERRA. THESE HOMES ARE THE PINNACLE OF CHAPMAN. With stone benchtops, double glazed windows, fully automated lighting, hands free entry, ducted heating and cooling and continuous hot water, all the luxurious features are encompassed within these two homes. These beautiful three bedroom, two and a half bathroom homes have been designed superbly by Sugar Designs, Canberra’s leading interior designer, with high quality finishes throughout. This elegant home hosts a lavish open living and dining area that flows seamlessly out onto a custom-built terrace with views overlooking the

Canberra scenery. The entertainer’s kitchen is breathtaking with high-end fixtures and fittings, custom designed cabinetry, traditional stone benchtops and modern stainless-steel Electrolux appliances. These unique homes are located within walking distance to local shopping, cafes, restaurants, playgrounds and only a short drive away from local schools. It really does make the perfect property for professional families, the host, or hostess who loves to entertain or someone looking to upgrade to a greater and grander residence.

Property 1 Address 93 Doyle Terrace, Chapman ACT 2611 Price Expressions of interest from $1,295,000.00

Property 2 Address 2 Redgrave Place, Chapman ACT 2611 Price Expressions of interest from $1,295,000.00

Inspect Friday 9th April 1.00pm-3.00pm Saturday 10th April 1.15pm-2.00pm Wednesday 14th April 12.00pm-1.30pm Sales Phone Email

www.woodandcoliving.com.au

Kylie Wood 0422 271 988 info@woodandcoliving.com.au

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WEDNESDAY 10AM - 2PM Homes starting from $549,000 We have a limited number of modern two and three bedroom homes available, nestled amongst established gardens. Each home comes with:

Secure, low maintenance living at

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

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

No stamp duty or building insurance required

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Come and see why everyone is saying that these are Gungahlin’s best apartments!

Display Apartments Open For Viewing 2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin Open Times Saturday & Sunday — 10am to 4pm, Tuesday & Thursday — 4.30pm to 6pm Appointments are available on other days and times. Contact James Smith 0422 774 441 or james@podprojectsgroup.com.au to book an appointment.

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Completed and ready to move in now. 2 beds

2 baths

2 cars

$470,000 - $620,000

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$570,000 - $620,000

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

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Enjoy stunning mountain and water views.

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

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

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

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

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Generous car parking. All properties have 2 or 3 car spaces which are side by side (not tandem)

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Unmatched floor plan designs.

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Rooftop alfresco area featuring pizza oven & BBQ.

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House-sized kitchens.

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Double glazing throughout.

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109 GILMORE CRESCENT 3

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899M2 PARCEL OF LAND IN THE RZ2 ZONE •

Set in the heart of Garran on a 899m2 parcel of land is this outstanding offering to the market.

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Very well maintained and features 3 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen meals area and a well-presented bathroom.

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Features include, reverse cycle air conditioning and a covered rear deck area.

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At the rear of the home is two extra-large garages. One for your cars the other could be a workshop or storage area.

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The home is situated mid-way between the Garran shopping centre, Canberra hospital precinct and Garran Primary School.

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If you are looking for an opportunity that doesn’t come up too often then this could be the home for you.

AUCTION SATURDAY 17 APRIL 9:30AM ON SITE

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VIEW SATURDAY 10TH APRIL 11:00AM – 11:45AM AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

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

AUCTION / PHILLIP

26C/12 ALBERMARLE PLACE 1

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LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST HOME? •

Conveniently located in the heart of the Woden Valley is this well presented first floor apartment.

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Offering an end position which provides you with added privacy this property is unique in what it offers and is sure to be popular with purchasers.

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Upon entering you will find a well-designed tiled entrance that leads through to the kitchen and bathroom area.

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You are spoilt for choice with not one but two balconies the main one being fully covered.

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The bathroom in an ensuite style two-way arrangement and includes a corner spa bath with a shower over and an internal laundry.

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Freshly painted throughout, new carpet and curtains, close to Woden town centre all makes this apartment one that you should definitely put on your list to inspect.

AUCTION SATURDAY 17TH APRIL 11:30AM ON SITE

AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

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

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AUCTION

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.

Auction Sat 17th April at 1PM onsite Declared Reserve Under $1,000,000 View Sat 10th April at 11-11:30AM Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 ljhooker.com/ZC2F8F

SOLD

9 Belbowrie Parade Maloneys Beach South Coast NSW One Street from the Beach! Around a 170m level walk from the family friendly sands of Maloneys Beach is this tidy single level home. With BIR’s in all bedrooms, 2 living areas, and a tandem drive through garage with extra parking at the back, this brick and tile residence would be perfect for a permanent home, or that long dreamed about holiday home on the coast.

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SOLD WITHIN 4 DAYS For above the listing price! Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 ljhooker.com/ZEXF8F

batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455

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You are in an outgoing, exuberant mood for much of this month, ready to take the initiative and to put plans into action. The New Moon on 12 April puts you in a competitive mood, determined to beat everyone else to the finishing line.

The New Moon on 12 April indicates you will have the backing of some of the people you admire and respect. They have some interesting information for you, and you will know you have their support. Also, it should be delightfully easy to hit it off with your colleagues.

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Tension can be dissipated at home as the planets provide you with an opportunity to clear up any misunderstandings or get more mobile. The New Moon on 12 April indicates that love can show itself in many different forms and it is in love and devotion from family that truly counts.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY Trying to please other people is going to be challenging and you are not in a mood to consider anyone else’s needs, so go off and do your own thing. The New Moon on 12 April indicates that this is an ideal time to take steps to improve your health.

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You will be looking into ways to improve your finances. Chatting to someone who is knowledgeable and more experienced could give you a brainwave. The New Moon on 12 April indicates it’s worthwhile to focus on improving your relationships with those you’re financially and emotionally dependent upon.

You will have some clever ideas on solving problems this week and, with a little lateral thinking and ingenuity, you will be coming up with some brainwaves. The New Moon on 12 April indicates that people who haven’t been very cooperative lately will start to be more helpful.

If you have any legal issues on the boil, good news is just around the corner. The New Moon on 12 April indicates that you will feel drawn to explore the world and to learn about religious or philosophical subjects.

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your ideas across to others easily and they will be happy to take on any tasks you ask of them. The New Moon on 12 April indicates love is on the agenda and dealings with a loved one will make you happy.

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Affairs in the lives of your brothers, sisters and neighbours have extra importance now and you might find them turning to you for advice or assistance. The New Moon on 12 April is a positive time for a short trips and dealing with important documents.

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better to check everything out – if only to set your mind at rest. The New Moon on 12 April is the ideal time for any do it yourself jobs both at home and at work.

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may surprise you by suddenly admitting feelings of love for you. The New Moon on the 12 is an ideal time to do something for your children or a loved one that you normally would never agree to.

Sensible monetary decisions made now will pay off in a big way later. The New Moon in Pisces on 12 April suggests you may doubt the dose of good luck you receive as too good to be true, but you must learn to have faith and trust in yourself.

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“I look forward to the challenges of building capability in NHW to remain relevant in an increasingly connected and informed Canberra community.”

Neighbourhood Watch ACT President

Long-time Canberra resident, Laurence “Laurie” Blackall, has finished his first full year as president of Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) ACT. Laurie was first involved in NHW in 1989 when he established NHW in the Belconnen suburb of Florey. After taking a break to focus on his career in 1991, he re-established his connection after retiring, joining NHW in Casey and taking on the area coordinator responsibilities and becoming NHW ACT board treasurer. His parents moved the family to the ACT in 1968, so Laurie has witnessed Canberra develop to the cosmpolitan city it is today. He grew up in Ainslie and Rivett before joining the Navy in 1977. After serving on HMA Ships, he returned to Canberra on posting in 1985. Laurie later left the RAN and joined the public service in 1998, where he remained until retirement in 2013. Laurie sees a great future for NHW in the ACT.

LIVING NEAR FAMILY “Family is very important to me and I am especially glad at festive times that our two adult children, their partners and our four grandchildren also live locally.”

TIME SPENT IN THE NAVY “While in the Royal Australian Navy, I developed a keen interest in project and program management and enhanced my leadership and management skills in several challenging roles.”

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