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A popular axiom that many people try to live by is, “If you propose to speak, always ask yourself: is it true, is it necessary, is it kind?”. Often attributed to Buddha, it appears to be a concise paraphrasing of the spiritual teacher’s longer discussion of guidelines for speech. Essentially, these are that speech should be true, kind, helpful, conducive to harmony, and spoken at the right time (which possibly pertains to relevance).

I was reminded of this recently while telling a humorous anecdote, that although true and well timed, was not particularly kind, helpful or harmony inducing (other than melodious chuckles). So, my renewed resolution is to remember these principles when speaking or writing and to do better. To be better.

Reasons to be grateful this past week include meeting lovely people at the uplifting (and chilly!) Mother’s Day Classic breakfast launch at Double Drummer in Barton, an entertaining Spanish Film Festival preview screening at Palace Electric, sharing a great feast created by retired Sri Lankan chef Upali Kariyawasam at his Weston Creek home, and a stellar night of great food, fascinating conversation and conviviality in O’Connor when lovely friends redeemed their winning bid for a dinner party as part of a recent Conservation Council charity auction.

Here’s to friendship – and to restrictions continuing to ease …

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news Calls for Federal ‘financial firepower’ to curb ACT housing crisis A movement representing over 250 Australian organisations is urging the Federal Government to prevent a predicted rise in homelessness and housing stress by investing in social housing.

“Only the Federal Government has the financial firepower to end Australia’s homelessness and housing affordability crisis,” campaign spokesperson Kate Colvin said.

Homelessness is predicted to rise by 7.8% in the ACT this year, and housing stress will increase by 23.7%, according to figures released by national campaign Everybody’s Home this week, Monday 12 April.

Those projections were only slightly below the national average of 9% and 24% respectively, according to economic modelling in a report by Equity Economics for Everybody’s Home.

Nationally, that would equate

to 7,500 more people experiencing homelessness and nearly 880,000 families facing housing stress – up 170,000 from almost 710,000 households in February 2020.

Nearby in the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, housing stress is tipped to increase by 64%, and by up to 159% in parts of Sydney.

Everybody’s Home is calling for a National Housing Strategy, with the long-term aim of building 500,000 new social and affordable rental homes across Australia.

Ms Colvin said rising house prices, which broke a 33-year record for month-on-month growth in March, pushed low- and middleincome households further behind in the “race for home ownership” and left them “stuck in rentals that keep increasing in price”.

“Any change in income can push them close to homelessness.”

ACT Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry, whose portfolio includes Housing and Suburban Development, echoed calls for Federal intervention.

“The Federal Government has greater capacity to invest in social housing compared to all the States and Territories,” she said.

“And the last time Australia saw a significant investment in social housing was under Federal stimulus funding following the global financial crisis over a decade ago.”

Ms Berry said a national strategy was “urgently needed” and she had been calling for one since she was first appointed Minister for Housing.

A pre-Budget submission from Everybody’s Home called for joint Commonwealth, State and Territory investment of $7.7 billion to build 30,000 new homes over the next four years.

It estimated the investment would

support up to 18,000 jobs per annum, which would trigger a “broader economic expansion of $18.2 billion” during the four-year period.

But as recently as March this year, Federal Housing Minister Michael Sukkar was reported to have said that the Morrison Government believed social housing was the responsibility of State and Territory governments.

Ms Berry said the ACT Government was doing “more than its part” to address housing affordability.

“Over 10 years to 2025, the ACT Government will have invested more than $1 billion in public housing,” Ms Berry said.

Canberra-based Everybody’s Home partners include Tenants’ Union ACT, ACT Shelter, and Anglicare NSW South, NSW West and ACT. - Rosa Ritchie

Trees ‘as old as the Memorial’ to be removed More than 100 mature trees, some of which are as old as the Australian War Memorial itself, are on the chopping block as early works for the institution’s controversial $500 million redevelopment project.

The Heritage Guardians last week held a modest gathering on the grounds of the Memorial to draw attention to the removal, tying red ribbons around the mature eucalyptus trees overlooking the Memorial’s Parade Ground.

Guardians spokesperson Peter Stanley told Canberra Weekly the proposed early works will result in the destruction of 116 trees across the site.

“Many of these trees are at least as old as the Memorial,” he said.

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another 70 years,” Mr Stanley said.

Knight Frank Town Planning, the architecture firm tasked with the redevelopment, lodged an application with the National Capital Authority (NCA) on 12 March to approve early works to “adequately prepare”.

These include the demolition of Anzac Hall, the excavation of Anzac Parade, and the removal of the 116 trees in question, amongst other works.

Mr Stanley, who worked at the Memorial from 1980 to 2007 as a historian and researcher, said he felt the institution was “forgetting what it was about” in its pursuit of the expansion project.

“It won’t improve the commemorative function of the Memorial one jot; the commemorative function of the

Memorial is perfect.”

The doors to Anzac Hall have been closed to the public since the evening of Sunday 28 March as preparations for its demolition continue pending NCA approvals.

Memorial Director Matt Anderson at the time said the closure marked a “significant milestone” in the project.

“It’s important our team has the necessary time required to safely assess and relocate collection items inside Anzac Hall to our storage and maintenance facility in Mitchell.”

The NCA has previously approved a number of earlier projects and preparatory works as part of the Anzac Hall redevelopment.

The development of the Memorial has progressed to the third and final approval process, with the NCA to progressively review building

Heritage Guardians representatives Peter Stanley (left) and Sue Wareham are concerned proposed early works as part of the Memorial’s $500 redevelopment will result in the destruction of 116 trees across the site. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

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The NCA is accepting feedback on the Anzac Hall early works application by close of business, Friday 30 April.

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political capital Can our health system handle the rollout?

The corona crisis has brought out the best in our nation’s leaders, both political and bureaucratic. But it has also exposed their weaknesses and shortcomings.

The National Cabinet has been a conspicuous success, raising the obvious question of why it has taken an international crisis to get federal and state decision-makers to sit around the one table and make real-time decisions in the national interest.

But not every decision has been made in the spirit of cooperation.

Right now, a furious game of finger-pointing is underway regarding which level of government is responsible for delays in the vaccination rollout. Now is not the time to try to answer that question; that should await the national wash up once the pandemic is beaten.

What we do know with

certainty is that our ACT health system was already creaking and groaning under the pressure of delivering standard services long before a man in central China ate a bat. This means we should be suspicious of claims that efficient local services were ready to deliver the vaccine but were frustrated by Commonwealth incompetence.

The ACT health system – our hospitals in particular – has languished at the bottom of the national performance tables for at least a decade. In many key areas it is the best funded but the worst performing of the nation’s health systems.

For example, a few months ago the ACT Audit Office published damning findings on the system’s management of chronic diseases like arthritis, cancer and diabetes. It found that four separate strategies

rolled out over five years had been completely ineffective in improving the lot of people with these conditions. The report is a rollcall of failure and lost opportunity.

A $50 million expansion of the Hospital for Women and Children, due to be completed this year, now won’t be delivered until 2023, if we’re very lucky. Meanwhile, targets for seeing patients in our hospital emergency departments has been dropped from 90% within four hours to just 80% (perhaps a concession to the reality that only 57% are being seen within this timeframe anyway).

Our public health system has been staggering from one damning statistic to another for years, to such an extent that reports like the Auditor General’s barely register in the public consciousness anymore. People simply assume that services will be

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costly and ramshackle, but hope that they get lucky the next time they need to use the emergency department in the middle of the night.

So why would we imagine that a system in which poor standards and cost overruns are deeply ingrained will somehow perform magnificently now that a full-scale health crisis is washing over us?

But perhaps we get the health system that we deserve. It’s a mystery to me why a system this bad has been taken for granted for so many years by a well-educated, politically-aware Canberra community. Let’s hope the current crisis helps us see our health system with new eyes.

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news Relaxed social distancing requirements will allow the Canberra Islamic Centre (CIC) community to come closer together for the month of Ramadan, which began Tuesday 13 April.

Before COVID-19, the mosque in Monash hosted Iftar, the meal which breaks daily fast, every Saturday during Ramadan.

CIC president Shamsul Huda said each dinner was sponsored by a different group from within the CIC community, who catered for 1,200-strong crowds with food from their cultures – Bangladeshi, African, Mediterranean, Arab, Indonesian and Malaysian feasts.

The tradition began in 1998 and has grown in size and popularity year-on-year.

“It was to celebrate the diversity in our community,” Mr Huda said.

But communal Iftar was not

possible in 2020 and, for the first time, the Canberra Muslim community were forbidden from praying shoulder-to-shoulder.

CIC Imam Adam Konda said he came to the mosque alone last year and spoke to his community through Zoom.

This year, he’s looking forward to speaking to his community faceto-face and seeing worshippers pray side-by-side.

“When I look at the audience, just looking at them inspires what I say; when I look at people and talk, I don’t need any paper,” he said.

Although CIC decided against hosting Iftar due to continued risk of COVID-19, Mr Huda saw positive signs that things were slowly returning to “some level of normalcy” in 2021.

The mosque will be able to have larger crowds for worship, and

conduct Taraweeh prayers, which are longer sessions of prayers at the end of each day of Ramadan.

“We pray 20 additional rakahs, and it has got significance – massive significance,” Mr Huda said.

“We are pretty happy to say to our people that we can do it sideby-side like we used to do.”

Imam Konda said he saw the holy month as a training season, and he applied what he learned from COVID-19 to his religion.

During the pandemic, he learned to sanitise his hands and keep distance from people he loved to protect them.

“Ramadan is the same but spiritually; sanitise your heart, learn how to love, learn how to kill racism, kill the idea of ‘I am better’, live for other people.”

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Canberra Islamic Centre president Shamsul Huda and Imam Adam Konda.

non-Christian religion in Australia, with over 600,000 Muslims recorded in the most recent census (2016).

“Ramadan is all about learning how to become a human being,” Imam Konda said. “It is about being the human being God intended when He created you.”

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news Does Canberra have a mouse problem?

A plague of mice pillaging cropping farms in parts of NSW, SA and Queensland has ACT residents nervously watching for a flow-on effect in the number of critters around the house.

Anecdotal social media reports of dogs digging up mice in Tuggeranong, cats offering them up as gifts in Palmerston, full traps and the pitter patter of tiny claws inside ceilings across the Capital Territory has had local pest control services wondering whether they should expect an influx of calls this month.

Canberra Pest Control operations manager Brett Mitchell said there was an increase in the number of requests for rodent extermination recently; however, he didn’t believe Canberra was on the cusp of its own plague.

“Typically, you would receive more calls mid-autumn towards winter and

over winter,” he said.

Although he takes calls about rodents year-round, Mr Mitchell conceded 2021 was a good year for mice and rats.

“It has seemed a little busier on those calls earlier than usual; Where there’s rain and growth there’s breeding.

“I’ll know more in probably a month or two, once I see what’s happening.”

Roger McMahon of A1 Bird and Possum Proofing – who also deals with mice – said he thought he would see more pests because of the plague out West, although they hadn’t reared their tiny heads yet.

“This time of year, there is a natural increase when the weather gets colder,” he said. “If I was a mouse, I’d choose a house over a hole in the ground.”

Despite being better acquainted

with the house mouse than most, Mr McMahon said they were difficult to predict.

“I’d like to sit down and talk to them for half an hour or so, because I don’t quite understand their behaviour – they’re quite erratic.”

There is no specific monitoring program for mice and rodents at the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate (EPSDD).

Canberrans on the outskirts will be relied upon to sound the alarm if things change, and a spokesperson said EPSDD had not received reports of increased mouse activity.

“Despite not having a specific monitoring program, the Directorate does have extensive contact with the rural lessees who act as early surveillance for issues of concern such as mice,” a spokesperson said.

Similarly, staff operating in the

A mouse plague is threatening the livelihood of Australian farmers and Canberrans worry it will creep closer to the ACT. Image: CSIRO

national parks surrounding Canberra have not reported increased mice activity.

If mice make their way to the national capital to create a two-year quadfecta of fire, flood, pandemic and plague, the EPSDD will decide next steps on the fly.

“The Directorate will continue discussions with our interjurisdictional colleagues and consider what actions can be applied locally if required,” a spokesperson said.

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news Public housing shortage an ‘absolute disgrace’ Standing outside a $2.6 million Braddon public housing complex that had been empty for five years, Canberra Liberal MLAs last week said the public housing shortage was “an absolute disgrace” for the ACT Government.

Thousands of Canberrans were waiting years for housing, while more than 400 properties remained unoccupied, they claimed.

“Not acceptable,” Shadow Minister for Housing, Mark Parton said on Friday 9 April.

“Where is the will to say we are in the middle of a housing affordability crisis and let’s do whatever we possibly can to get these places back online?”

“We’re talking about vulnerable families; about women and children; about the Canberrans that are doing it tough already,” Opposition leader Elizabeth Lee said.

“This government needs to front up and take responsibility and explain to the Canberra community why they have allowed this situation to occur in our nation’s capital,” Ms Lee said.

The 10-apartment complex in Lowanna Street cost $2.6 million but was only occupied for five years. It was completed in 2012, but the building

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was deemed a fire risk, and the last tenant was moved out in 2017. Since then, it has remained derelict, fenced off.

The ACT Government has lodged a Development Application to demolish the complex and redevelop the site with 10 Class C adaptable properties, a spokesperson said. The estimated cost of the demolition and rebuild is commercial in confidence, and the Government has yet to select a tenderer.

“It is totally unacceptable for the Government to have this relatively new complex sit empty and in squalor while there is a critical shortage of public housing in the ACT,” Ms Lee said.

“The Government has known about this for five years and has allowed this situation to continue.”

The ACT has a shortfall of almost 3,000 public housing dwellings. According to March 2021 figures, 953 Canberrans applied for standard housing, and wait on average three and a half years (1,340 days); 1,647 applied for high needs housing, and wait more than two years (867 days); and 183 applied for priority housing, and

wait almost nine months (267 days).

Last month, Rebecca Vassarotti, Minister for Homelessness and Housing, stated that waiting lists for public housing could increase this year due to the economic impacts of COVID. The ACT Government stated that on 6 April, 96% of the ACT’s 10,981 public housing dwellings were occupied (the optimal occupancy rate set by ACT Housing). Of the 406 unoccupied properties, 117 properties would be sold or redeveloped; 224 were being maintained, repaired, or improved; and 65 were ready to be allocated to tenants. This ebb and flow of vacant properties was expected during renewal programs, the Government stated.

Under its Growing and Renewing Public Housing Program, the Government has promised to renew more than 1,000 public houses and build 600 new ones, said Yvette Berry, Minister for Housing and Suburban Development. This year, for instance, 130 dwellings are being built, including 61 in Dickson.

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news Canberra Liberals reshuffle The Canberra Liberals announced a cabinet reshuffle on 8 April following Alistair Coe’s resignation and James Milligan’s return to the Legislative Assembly last month.

Mr Coe’s shadow portfolios of Planning and Land Management and of Sustainable Building and Construction pass to Peter Cain and to Mark Parton.

Elizabeth Lee will take Mr Coe’s role as Shadow Treasurer, assisted by Mr Cain.

Mr Milligan resumes his previous shadow portfolio of Sport and Recreation, but also picks up Emergency Services, Vocational Training and Skills, and Disability (previously Jeremy Hanson and Elizabeth Kikkert’s responsibilities).

The shadow cabinet reshuffle means that Ms Lee has the same portfolios as Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Mr Barr is Treasurer, and Minister for Climate Action, Economic Development, and Tourism; Ms Lee is Shadow Treasurer,

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and Shadow Minister for Climate Action, Economic Development, Tourism and Major Policies, and also remains Shadow Attorney-General.

In his new portfolios, Mr Milligan said he was keen to meet the service providers, advocacy groups, businesses, organisations, and public to understand their needs and whether the government was underperforming. For instance, he considers bushfire preparedness a government failure, and will focus on it in the Emergency Services portfolio.

As Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness since 2016, Mr Parton had developed a good network of connections and been a strong advocate, Ms Lee said.

“It makes sense that he would take on the Sustainable Building and Construction portfolio as well.”

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ACT theatres, cinemas return to full capacity Canberra’s theatres, cinemas and indoor performance venues returned to 100% capacity yesterday, 14 April, for the first time since restrictions were introduced last year due to COVID-19.

Venues with fixed, front-facing and tiered seating can now have a full house, and Canberra Theatre Centre’s Gill Hugonnet said the

capacity changes would mean sustainability for the industry, jobs in the arts and confidence for the touring circuit.

As well, the ACT Government last week announced changes to the COVID event protocols, which will be updated to give guidance to live music venues on how to safely host events and seek exemptions for larger audiences.

$10k grants to elite athletes Twelve University of Canberra (UC) students were last week awarded $10,000 scholarships to help them balance their time studying and their elite sport pursuits.

The recipients of the Eldon and Anne Foote Elite Athlete Scholarships come from a variety

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sport At a glance Raiders fall to Panthers The Canberra Raiders have suffered their second defeat in three weeks, falling to the red-hot Penrith Panthers 30-10 at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith.

Jack Wighton got the Raiders on the board first through a trademark try from close range.

Jarrod Croker missed a golden opportunity to double the Raiders lead after failing to ground a perfect Wighton grubber.

Soon after Charnze NicollKlokstad was ruled out after a high shot from Viliame Kikau and momentum swung the Panthers way.

They scored three quick tries to head into half-time leading 18-6 and were never truly threatened in the second half.

The Raiders come back home to take on the Parramatta Eels in a bumper clash at GIO Stadium on Saturday 17 April 7.35pm.

Brumbies go down in thriller The Brumbies have gone down to the Queensland Reds 24-22 at Suncorp Stadium in yet another thrilling encounter between the sides.

The Brumbies led for almost the entire match before a 75th minute penalty goal from James O’Connor gave the Reds victory.

Folau Fainga’a got the Brumbies on the board first before Tom Banks pounced on a loose pass to give the away side an early 12-0 lead.

The Reds kicked two penalty goals before the Brumbies answered with one of their own to make it 15-6 at the break.

Queensland scored the first try in the second half before Tom Wright answered back to reestablish their nine-point lead.

Jordan Petaia got the Reds back within two points after he collected a kick to the corner.

A penalty gave O’Connor the chance to give the Reds the lead and he did just that as they managed to hang on to secure the win.

The Brumbies now take on the Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park in the last round before finals.

Camus claims junior title Local ACT tennis junior Charlie Camus has claimed the 14/u boys singles title at the 2021 Australian Junior Claycourt Championships held at Canberra Tennis Centre over the weekend, 10-11 April.

Camus claimed the final in three sets, defeating Queenslander Hayden Jones 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 and said he was thrilled to play on his home deck.

In other results, Cruz Hewitt (VIC) and Tahlia Kokkinis (QLD) claimed the 12/u singles titles, whilst Lily Taylor (QLD) claimed the girls 14/u singles championships.

Giants claim first win of the season Stand-in GWS Giants captain Toby Greene has lifted his side to its first win of the season, a 30-point victory over the Collingwood Magpies at the MCG. The star forward booted five goals in a match-winning display to help the Giants secure the 14.6 (90) to 9.6 (60) upset win.

After a close first quarter, Greene booted five of the Giants next six goals to open up a 15-point lead at three quarter time.

The Magpies twice got within 10 points in a tense last quarter before the Giants kicked the last three goals of the match to seal victory.

The Giants now gear up for the Sydney Derby where they will face the undefeated Sydney Swans at the SCG on Saturday 17 April 4.35pm.

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A Canberra-based Foundation registered with GIVIT that supports Indigenous communities across Australia works to ensure that our Indigenous people are given equal opportunities to thrive, healing multigenerational trauma, addiction and hardship. In March 2021, a young Indigenous man who resides in central NSW approached the Foundation with a mission to create a sustainable income for himself and other members of this community. Through his own volition he has obtained a contract with the local estate agency to clean residential homes, including carpet and furniture. The young man has approached the Foundation for their support in sourcing commercial grade carpet and furniture cleaning equipment, to enable him to start the contract and potentially employ up to four others, creating a viable career and income stream within his community. Any individual or corporation that could donate commercial grade cleaning equipment would make a world of difference to him and his rural community. To donate, visit givit.org.au/donate-items, search by category “Household Items” in ACT. 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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April charity stall Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, will hold a Charity Stall at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April 8am-5pm. There will be: homemade jams, pickles, chutney, lemon butter, sugar reduced preserves; a range of hand sewn items, including children’s dress-up clothes, hand knitted dolls’ clothes, crocheted hand towels, and knitted and lace coathangers; plants and worm juice; and patchwork bags and knee/cot rugs; and exclusive sales of children’s book, Who Took the Egg?. More info: call Jan on 6231 0761.

Cuban Latin Fiesta in Canberra Australia Cuba Friendship Society of Canberra ACT presents a Cuban Latin Fiesta at St James Church Hall, 40 Gillies Street, Curtin, on Saturday 17 April from 6pm.

Tickets: $15 at the door. All proceeds will go to the Las Tunas Children's Hospital in Cuba. This family-friendly event features a Latin band, Latin performers, Latin food and drinks, cakes. Ample free parking. Everyone is most welcome.

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Watch and Clock Display See watches, clocks and clockmaking tools hosted by Canberra Chapter of National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, 24 April 10am-4pm, Canberra Irish Club, Weston. Gold coin entry.

Recycling Discovery Hub Find out what happens to recycling and waste in the ACT at the Australasian Recycling Label information session at the Recycling Discovery Hub, Hume on Wednesday 28 April 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. Bookings via Eventbrite.

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VIEW Clubs support The Smith Family and its Learning for Life Program, which helps children in need with their education.

Yerrabi: The next meeting of this new club is on Thursday 15 April 11.30am at Eastlake Gungahlin. If you would like to attend and become an inaugural member, or for more information, please email June via june3@iinet.net.au Woden: Next meeting is on Tuesday 26 April 11.30am at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden. Cost: $30 for two-course lunch. Guest speaker: Amy Agius from Canberra Hospital Foundation. RSVP to Maureen on 0427 383 343 by 20 April. Visitors and interested women welcome.

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Pre-loved clothing sale for autumn and winter seasons at St Ninian’s Uniting Church Hall, Lyneham, on 16-17 April 9am-1pm. Linen, footwear and children’s clothing, catering for all ages and sizes. Morning tea and lunch available.

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Mother’s Day gift, craft and cake stall Calvary Hospital Auxiliary will hold a Mother’s Day Gift, Craft and Craft stall on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 April 8am-4pm in the main foyer area, Calvary Public Hospital, Bruce. There will be a great variety of jams, relishes, cakes and slices, as well as gifts and craft items. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of equipment for the care and comfort of Calvary Public Hospital patients. More info: call Mary 6254 4084.

Post-exertional malaise chat group The new “Steady as she goes” Zoom chat group for people experiencing Post-exertional malaise (PEM) will meet for 30 minutes every Friday at midday, starting 23 April. PEM is the key symptom of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and is the excessive worsening of symptoms such as flu-like fatigue, pain, brain fog, dizziness and sleep dysfunction following even minor physical or mental exertion. The focus of this online group will be sharing the good company of others with similar experiences. A trained facilitator will also lead a short activity to build skills to decrease PEM. More info: call 6251 2055 or email info@arthritisact.org.au

Free health seminar: Gut health Linda Smillie, Accredited Practising Dietitian will present a free gut health seminar on Wednesday 21 April 6-7.30pm at Health Care Consumers’ Association, 100 Maitland St, Hackett. Find out: how good gut health affects your diseases and general health; what affects our gut health; and what to feed your gut bacteria for healthy outcomes. RSVP via Eventbrite. More info: email reps@hcca.org.au or call 6230 7800.

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A slice of the pie

Who doesn’t love a pie, with its crisp, flaky pastry, and fillings bursting with flavour? This week, food writer Libby Kimber brings you a recipe for the perfect autumnal mini pies – best enjoyed with loved ones.

Little herb pies with pickles 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 brown onions, thinly sliced 1/2 (125g) sour cream 110g goat’s cheese, crumbled 1 handful mixed herbs 2 eggs 2 Tbsp single cream Sesame seeds, for sprinkling Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Meanwhile, make the pastry. Put the sour cream, butter, flour and salt in a food processor and blitz for a few seconds until just combined. Turn the pastry out onto a work surface and gently bring it together into a disc. Wrap the pastry and pop it into the fridge for 30 minutes.

Add the sour cream, goat’s cheese, herbs and 1 egg to the onion and gently mix to combine.

2 cups (300g) plain flour, plus extra for dusting

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface until 3mm thick.

Using a biscuit cutter or glass, cut the pastry into 7cm rounds. Place about a tablespoon of the herb mixture in the middle of a pastry round and bring the sides together, pressing to seal. Use the tines of a fork to gently press down around the edges. Place the pie on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling. Place the pies in the fridge for about 20 minutes.

1/2 tsp sea salt

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Pickle or tomato relish, to serve Sour cream pastry 2/3 cup (160g sour cream) 1 cup (250g) chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes

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Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 10 minutes or until completely softened and caramelised. Transfer the onion to a bowl to cool.

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Whisk the remaining egg with the cream, then brush it over the pies and sprinkle them with the sesame seeds and sea salt flakes. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pies are golden and the pastry has puffed up.

Serve the warm pies with a tangy pickle or tomato relish.

My favourite mix of herbs for these pies is parsley, mint, sorrel and tarragon. Try to avoid woody herbs like thyme and rosemary as they might overpower the mixture.

For Sophie Hansen’s fish pie recipe – another autumnal classic – head to canberraweekly.com.au

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Lightbulb Improv co-founders Amy Crawford and Lou Maconachie said The Door will explore fate, particularly as it relates to the many plans people have had to put aside due to COVID. Image supplied.

That’s arts and entertainment Stronger than Fiction returning stronger than ever After being forced to cancel their 2020 film festival due to COVID, Stronger than Fiction is back for 2021 in a slightly different format.

Starting Sunday 25 April 2pm at Dendy Canberra with a screening of the Oscarnominated Chilean film, The Mole Agent, the Canberra documentary film festival will run throughout 2021 as a monthly series.

A screening will take place toward the tail end of each month through to October/November.

“We see it as cinema in small sips,” festival director Deborah Kingsland told Canberra Weekly. “With a lot of us spending time binge watching films over Covid, what people really want is community and that’s what we can offer.”

And it appears people are taking Kingsland up on that; two weeks out from their first screening, she reports they have “already sold more tickets than we’ve ever sold prior to a screening at this stage”.

While Q&A’s will take place throughout the 2021 festival series where possible, the screening of The Mole Agent will be without one, due in part to director Maite Alberdi being preoccupied with The Oscars award ceremony taking place the next day.

“She’s probably a bit busy lobbying for her film,” Kingsland smiled.

The Mole Agent sees 83-year-old man, “geriatric gumshoe” Sergio, hired by a private detective agency to pose as a resident in a Chilean

nursing home to see if he can find signs of abuse.

While the whole Stronger than Fiction 2021 program is yet to be confirmed, the May screening will be of 2020 American documentary Mayor, which followed Musa Hadid, the mayor of Ramallah, the de facto capital of Palestine, for two years.

Visit strongerdocs.com for more.

Lightbulb Impov to show audiences The Door After writing off 2020 as so many in the performing arts were forced to, Canberra’s own improvisational comedy troupe, Lightbulb Improv, will bring a new show to The Courtyard Studio next month.

The Door showcases a long-form improvisational format that relies heavily on audience participation, and centres on the eponymous ‘door’ located in the middle of the stage.

Co-founders Amy Crawford and Lou Maconachie told Canberra Weekly the show will explore fate, particularly as it relates to the many plans people have had to put aside due to COVID. “We’ll see how the characters evolve and what destiny brings to them,” Crawford said.

“What we like to look at in terms of fate, is perhaps people end up where they were going to end up anyway.”

With audiences throwing out suggestions, The Door will see performers create six characters on stage, then perform six vignettes, and it’s then up to the audiences to decide which vignette is

relived with a sliding door moment.

Lightbulb was founded in 2016 out of a desire to establish a local improvisational troupe with strong chemistry from regularly practising together.

“We had a good community and definitely some performing opportunities, but they tended to be last minute,” Maconachie said.

“Amy and I were really keen to develop up a troupe of people who had that really awesome chemistry and knew each other well, trust and camaraderie there.”

Over the last five years, alongside their monthly Smith’s Alternative shows, Lightbulb have developed the wider improv community, sharing their skills far and wide through workshops.

Lightbulb Improv’s The Door will be performed at The Courtyard Studio, 7-8 May 6.30pm and 8.30pm; lightbulbimprov.com

Festival of Small Halls returns to Goulburn The Festival of Small Halls is returning to Goulburn with the Autumn Tour 2021, which is taking place at St Saviour’s Cathedral Hall on Friday 16 April.

Festival of Small Halls is a series of tours that takes the best folk and contemporary acoustic artists and sends them on the road to tiny halls in communities right across Australia.

The Festival will feature performances by feel-good ukulele strummer and drummer, Bobby Alu, and two-piece indie pop-rock band, This Way North.

Goulburn musician and Hume Conservatorium scholarship holder, Callum White, will also perform.

White’s passion for performing and learning to play instruments such as the mandolin and banjo will see him perform an acoustic set on stage.

Festival producer, Eleanor Rigden, is excited to see the Festival returning to small halls throughout regional NSW, especially considering the ever changing and challenging events environment.

“We were so inspired and impressed by the way communities have been able to adopt these new conditions and not shy away from the extra hoops they have had to jump through to keep their people safe.”

The Festival of Small Halls will take place at St Saviour’s Cathedral Hall, Goulburn, Friday 16 April from 6.30pm; smallhalls.iwannaticket.com.au - Denholm Samaras

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Book talk This week, Michael Popple examines three enjoyable novels from across the fiction spectrum. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com The Chase by Candice Fox Bantam, $32.99

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

When a brazen hostage crisis outside the Pronghorn Correctional Facility in Nevada results in 600 dangerous criminals being released, it begins a massive manhunt. However, for death-row inmate John Kradle, it is the opportunity he has been dreaming about, as he returns home to prove that he is innocent of killing his family. Pursued by an obsessed prison guard, Kradle will need to work fast to find the truth before he is caught.

This is an outstanding standalone thriller from one of Australia’s leading crime fiction authors. With an exceptionally fast-paced and exciting plot, readers will have a hard time putting this compelling book down.

The Two-Faced Queen

by Nick Martell Gollancz, $32.99

Michael Kingman is a dead man walking. Barely surviving his execution for regicide, Kingman is under the protection of the Orbis mercenary company and must work to stop the deadly conspiracies tearing his city apart. However, everyone wants him dead, and he must overcome the deadly attentions of rebels, assassins, a deranged serial killer and a murderous Queen.

This is the sequel to Martell’s first novel, The Kingdom of Liars, which was one of the best fantasy releases of the year, and is a masterful read. Featuring an elaborate and captivating story, it is an impressive piece of fantasy fiction and is highly recommended.

Turn a Blind Eye by Jeffrey Archer Macmillan, $39.99

Following his takedown of a notorious drug lord and the escape of his nemesis, Detective Inspector William Warwick is given a new type of crime to uncover, police corruption. Forced to investigate an old friend, Warwick attempts to get to the heart of corruption in the London Met. However, to succeed he will have to deal with powerful enemies, both old and new.

This is the brilliant third entry in the fantastic William Warwick series from the iconic Jeffrey Archer. Filled with intrigue, betrayal and deception, Turn a Blind Eye is an awesome crime fiction novel that is well worth checking out.

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Take 5: Daniel Sloss Globally renowned Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss has travelled to Australia from the land of the brave, bringing his new show Hubris to the Canberra Theatre on Thursday 29 April; danielsloss.com

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How did the opportunity to tour Australia come about given the travel restrictions?

I had my agents and managers beg the Australian Government every single day … I agreed to admit that cricket is a sport, that Aussie Rules football isn’t stupid, that Melbourne coffee is the best in the world and that Hugh Jackman is the greatest man to walk the planet.

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How have you passed time during your two-week quarantine?

I’ve got a list of TV shows and movies that I could never get my fiancée to watch, and I’m taking over my Xbox. I also really like the idea of emerging like Tom Hanks in Cast Away so I might not shower, I won’t shave and I’ll have sex with a volleyball (even though that scene isn’t in the movie, Tom Hanks’ character did indeed engage in several bouts of leathery, sandy coitus with Wilson).

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How has your comedy developed over your career?

Back then, my ego was an adorable thing.

Large and ill-fitting on someone barely out of his teens trying to make it in the world.

Now, I’m a tyrannical monster of narcissism … I also now get way more enjoyment out of upsetting people. I remember years ago if I ever had a walk-out it would eat away at me; I’d try desperately to change my material to suit everyone.

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You mean besides your silly little accent? You guys are great at political humour and I think that’s because your government is hilarious.

Massive props for being the only country in the world where the word “Liberal” doesn’t even come close to actually meaning “liberal”.

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Acclaimed Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss brings the Australian tour of his new show Hubris to Canberra Theatre later this month. Photo: Troy Edige.

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It’s always been great. I also went to your parliament for a bit just to see if there was anything funny or amusing that I could talk about on stage. There was not. So, I just stuck to saying horrible things that I only half meant to try and wind you all up, and you only went ahead and laughed at it all. So, I can’t wait to come back.

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Now showing Wishlist (La lista de los deseos) (CTC) In Seville, Spain, recently single Mar (Silvia Alonzo) turns to her best friend Eva (María León) for support. Over a glass of wine, Eva asks Mar to check a lump that is concerning her. At her first session of chemotherapy, Eva meets Carmen (Victoria Abril), who suggests the three of them come up with a list of three things they have always wanted to try. Soon the trio are travelling across Morocco in an RV to check the items off before hearing their results from chemotherapy.

Written and directed by Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo, Wishlist balances drama and comedy well.

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veteran cancer patient Carmen, who on her third diagnosis serves as a guide for Mar. Whereas Mar and Carmen are full of life, Eva is more measured, fully aware of the weight upon her.

The environment is beautifully captured. The sounds, smells and warmth of Morocco are ever-present as the trio go from one comical list-item after another covering mild theft, reconciliations and, of course, love. While some men pop up over the trip, the story is driven by the three women, who are set on living their best lives while they can.

Verdict: A poignant and very funny story of women supporting each other through hardship. 3.5 stars.

Wishlist is screening as part of this year’s Spanish Film Festival at Palace Electric Cinemas.

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It’s 1981, the start of a new decade and Ritchie, Roscoe and Colin begin a new life in London. Strangers at first, these young gay lads, and their best friend Jill, find themselves thrown together, and start sharing one another’s adventures. But a new virus is on the rise, and soon their lives will be tested in ways they never imagined. As the decade passes, and they grow up in the shadow of AIDS, they’re determined to live and love more fiercely than ever.

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CANBERRA POTTERS: The Watson art space hosts new exhibition Inside by Julie Roberts and Josephine Townsend, 22 April-9 May; canberrapotters.com.au

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

MELINDA SCHNEIDER: The award-winning singer-songwriter brings her A Farewell to Doris Day tour to Canberra Theatre Centre, 23 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

DON’T FORGET THE MILK: An exhibition celebrating 50 years of Canberra Milk at CMAG, Civic, until 31 July; cmag.com.au

NEIL MURRAY: The maverick song man and founding member of the Warumpi Band brings his Keep Rolling On tour to The Street, City West, Friday 23 April 8pm; thestreet.org.au

GOST: The Watson gallery is hosting a dotty Pop-Up project showcasing jewellery and home décor 15-18 April; galleryofsmallthings.com 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 CANBERRA POTTERS AUTUMN MARKET: Discover some of Canberra’s finest potters and ceramic artists at the Watson art space, 16-18 April; canberrapotters.com.au THE FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS: Some of the country’s best folk and acoustic performers play St Saviour’s Cathedral Hall, Goulburn, Friday 16 April 6.30pm; smallhalls.iwannaticket.com.au SIMPLE PLEASURES: A vibrant solo exhibition

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The Festival of Small Halls at St Saviour’s Cathedral Hall, Goulburn, 16 April.

GRAINGER GALLERY: The Fyshwick venue hosts Benjamin Shine’s exhibition, Defining Moments, until 18 April; graingergallery.com.au MINI PSYCHIC FAIR: Karmic Soul is back Sunday 18 April 10am-5pm, at Ainslie Football and Social Club; see Karmic Soul Facebook page for more.

RAINBOW RING POUR: An afternoon of painting for women and non-binary folk at the Diversity ACT Community Hub, Kambah, 18 April 12.30-3pm; diversityact.org.au

BARKFEST 2021: A dog’s day out filled with fundraising, feasting and fun at QT Canberra back carpark, City West, 24 April 11.30am3.30pm; book via Eventbrite.

TALLAGANDRA HILL: The Gundaroo vineyard and venue hosts the Badloves, with King Canyon, Saturday 24 April 4pm; tickets via Eventbrite.

CRAFT ACT: Host their 2021 artist-in-residence open day at Namadgi National Park, 24 April, with a shuttle service available; book via Eventbrite by 22 April.

BOWIE ORCHESTRATED: A 24-piece Symphony Orchestra will perform the Best of Bowie, Saturday 24 April 7.30pm, Canberra Theatre; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

FLICKERFEST TOUR: Australia’s largest short film festival is on the road, stopping off at Palace Electric, 16 April from 7pm; flickerfest.com.au/tour/canberra

BIODANZA: A free open class of uplifting music, movement and dance, Monday 19 April 7-8.30pm, Lyneham Primary School; bookings: biodanza.com.au

THE WIGGLES: We’re All Fruit Salad Tour! featuring their classics and new songs at Canberra Theatre, 17-18 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

BEN ELTON: The UK funny man brings his Live 2021 tour to Canberra Theatre, 20 April 7.30pm; benelton.net

WATCH AND CLOCK DISPLAY: Hosted by Canberra Chapter of National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, 24 April 10am-4pm, Canberra Irish Club, Weston; gold coin entry.

CUBAN LATIN FIESTA: An all Latin experience with proceeds going to the Las Tunas Children’s Hospital in Cuba, 17 April from 6pm, St James Church Hall, Curtin; tickets $15 at the door.

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

JEFF LANG: The guitar extraordinaire brings his Some Memories Never Die tour to The Street Theatre, City West, 24 April 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au

MATT KEEGAN: Performs Vienna Dreaming, a Canberra International Music Festival presentation at The Street, City West, Saturday 17 April 8pm; thestreet.org.au

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

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The new pavilion extension features a flowing, open plan with contemporary elements.

The fully reburnished 1940s cottage still has the original timber floors, along with a fully restored fireplace. Photos by Adam McGrath of H Creations. Images supplied by Master Builders ACT.

Award-winning project blends old and new WITH HOME EDITOR, ERIN CROSS

This recently renovated threebedroom family home in leafy Ainslie blends contemporary elements with architectural history, in harmony with the heritage charm of one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs.

Originally an 89sqm red brick 1940s cottage, Cox Architecture redesigned Ainslie House to respect and retain the streetscape character while introducing strong contemporary elements to the setting.

Built by Manteena, the renovation and extension project saw the construction of a pavilion extension, alterations, and renovations to the existing cottage, plus the addition of carports, decks, and landscaping.

Danny Agnello, Residential Operations Manager at Manteena, said that the owners, who are architects themselves, wanted to keep the presence of the old 1940s cottage with a strong focus on

open plan living, straight lines and natural materials.

“It was more about restoring it back to what the original 1940s cottage would have been ... We matched all of the same finishes but with brand new stuff,” Mr Agnello said.

“A lot of the inside of that cottage isn’t perfect but that’s kind of the beauty of it. That’s what drew them [the owners] to the property originally.”

The existing cottage has been fully refurbished by removing the old kitchen and bathroom, as well as non-structural internal walls, creating a further two bedrooms, a renovated bathroom, study, art studio, and a formal sitting room.

The original 1940s timber flooring remains in the cottage along with the fully restored fireplace and custom-made copies of the original doors.

The red brick 1940s cottage is internally linked to the pavilion extension with floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Linked internally, the new pavilion extension features a flowing, open plan with exposed structural beams, raw concrete, a custom kitchen bench top and herringbone hardwood floors with hydronic heating.

“It’s very minimalistic but very tight tolerances, everything is designed to line up with something,” Mr Agnello said.

Ainslie House Project Manager, Anthony Aloe, said the complex details of the extension were the most intricate aspects of the project.

“Our biggest struggle with the new extension was probably a lot of those materials were exposed and finished products,” Mr Aloe said.

“It all had to be set out essentially to the millimetre. There was no forgiveness in that.”

While Manteena specialises in bespoke and unusual construction projects, Mr Agnello said it was the most detailed and unique residential project the company has worked on.

The fusion of contemporary

design and Canberra heritage history saw Ainslie House receive a Judges Commendation from Master Builders ACT for a Renovation/Extension more than $1 million in 2020.

Ainslie House was also awarded Project of the Year 2020 for Renovation/Addition at the HIA Housing Awards.

Mr Agnello said the recognition Manteena had received from the project was “great” as there were a lot of misconceptions surrounding renovations and extensions.

“Especially with shows like The Block, people have a very misconstrued view on how much work is in renovation,” he said.

“People probably have rosecoloured glasses and say ‘you should be doing that in six months’, which is not really that possible on things like this, especially when you’re talking about highly bespoke custom projects.”

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Growing lucerne as a green manure crop Lucerne, also known as alfalfa and botanically known as Medico sativa, is an excellent green manure crop in the garden. A green manure crop is a fast-growing crop of an individual or mix of plant species, which is chopped at ground level once they have started to flower. Depending on the crop and situation, it can either be left on the surface as a nutritious

mulch or it can be turned into the soil and planted into once it has decomposed.

Lucerne is a top choice as a green manure crop as it has a deep tap root, and it is a legume.

Lucerne’s deep taproot means it is able to mine minerals from further down the soil profile, consequently making them available to more

Freshly harvested lucerne, perfect as a nutritious organic mulch in the garden. Lucerne is an excellent and easy to grow green manure crop and is easily harvested using a mini scythe (pictured).

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shallow-rooted plants.

Legumes, from the pea (Fabaceae) family, also have the ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, a mutually beneficial process where Rhizobium bacteria utilise carbon from plant roots and convert nitrogen in the air to a form readily available to plants.

Leguminous green manure crops are sold with a compatible Rhizobium inoculant as the nitrogen-fixing nodules will not form without it.

Lucerne seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a friable organic soil at 1-2cm depth.

Firm the soil to ensure good contact with the seed. Lucerne requires a soil pH of 5.5 or higher – add Dolomite lime to the soil to increase alkalinity if required.

The soil also needs to be at least moderately well drained as it resents waterlogging. Once established, lucerne will tolerate periods of dry weather.

Lucerne can be grown as a crop (mass planting) or as individual specimens in the garden. A crop is an excellent method for preparing or rejuvenating garden beds, and individual specimens are handy in established gardens – just chop them back to ground level as needed to use in the garden or compost pile.

Small volumes of lucerne seed can be purchased from online suppliers such as Green Harvest www.greenharvest.com.au. It is also worth contacting local rural produce stores. You will often find lucerne plants growing wild

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on median strips and roadsides around Canberra if you fancy harvesting some yourself.

Correa ‘Pink Pixie’

Correa alba x pulchella ‘Pink Pixie’ is a lovely Australian native shrub which reaches approximately 1m high and wide. It has attractive mid-green foliage and masses of delicate pink, bell-shaped flowers, mostly in winter and spring (it has been spot flowering in my garden since mid-March). The flowers are particularly attractive to small nectar feeding birds such as the eastern spinebill. They are also popular with pollinators including honey and native bees.

As with many correas, Correa ‘Pink Pixie’ prefers a partly shaded spot with a well-drained soil. Fertilise with organic matter and fertilisers suitable for Australian natives, such as green waste compost and Healthy Earth.

C. ‘Pink Pixie’ tolerates moderate frost and short periods of hot dry weather. Give a moderate prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage vigour.

Correa ‘Pink Pixie’ is a valuable addition to both native and exotic gardens and is equally effective as a stand-alone specimen or mass planted.

Correa alba x pulchella ‘Pink Pixie’ is a lovely Australian native shrub with delicate pink flowers during winter and spring.

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A true paradise Weetangera 157 Springvale Drive “Sublime is the only word to use to describe this decadent six-bedroom Weetangera home,” says Blackshaw Gungahlin principal, Michael Braddon, of 157 Springvale Drive.

“The owner-builder has taken this original double-brick property and transformed it into a modern paradise with quality fixtures and finishes.”

On 1,755sqm opposite reserve, the home boasts an abundance of

space both inside and out, with three separate living areas, gym room, five under-house storage rooms and a double garage plus a separate fourcar garage, as well as a kitchenette and living space adjoining two of the bedrooms – complete with its own separate entrance.

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not to mention the new kitchen with three-metre island bench, bi-fold servery, butler’s pantry with built-in coffee machine and concrete benchtops. “A true paradise!” says Braddon.

The outdoor space is the cherry on top of this truly magnificent home, with a resort-style, in-ground pool, elevated, covered entertaining deck and a poolside entertaining area complete with built-in barbecue and pizza oven.

The lush, landscaped gardens also boast a custom cubby house, a chicken coop and grassed areas galore for the kids to play.

“It’s the ideal residence for couples or families looking to secure their forever home,” says Braddon.

“This gorgeous owner-builder family are selling to go off the grid and travel around Australia with their three young children – the

ultimate way to slow down before they relocate rurally.

“Behind them, they leave a spectacular home that is testament to their hard work and craftmanship.”

The private and serene home in sought-after Weetangera is just minutes to Belconnen Town Centre and Coulter Drive, and close to quality schools.

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Weekly market wrap Looking back: one year on since ‘doomsday’ predictions

Reflecting on where we were 12 months ago, market conditions in Canberra are nothing short of extraordinary. This time last year, concerns about the property market were in full swing, anticipating ‘doomsday’ by way of analysts forecasting property owners were set for a bloodbath and predicting values would fall by 2030%. As it turned out, most forecasts were woefully wrong, catching some wishful buyers off-guard when values started accelerating upward.

In the period since, each time a particular Government stimulus is ceasing, some analysts and outlets have chosen to reference it as a ‘cliff’, on the basis the economy will decline and, in turn, property values will fall. Neither has happened.

No more HomeBuilder, but off-plan interest is strong

The Federal Government HomeBuilder Scheme has recently concluded, leaving some prospective buyers to wonder if stimulus supported values and, once stimulus was removed, if values of new apartments and townhouses would fall. During April, both enquiries and the number of private appointments with prospective buyers have increased significantly, as has sales volume.

At this point, it appears market conditions for multi-unit dwellings continues to improve with plenty of room for values to accelerate and play catch-up to houses. Disparity in growth to values is evidenced in CoreLogic Data for March showing values for houses increased 3.3% and units 0.7% during the month.

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Property values have been steadily increasing throughout 2021 across the portfolio of apartments and townhouses I have sales data for. In the townhouse market in particular, it has been difficult to find the top of the market, as even the most bullish of prices can be caught up to by the market within a week or two. Early sales volume in April indicates buyer sentiment towards market conditions remains positive. Whilst buyers remain confident they can secure finance upon settlement, I anticipate they will continue buying off-plan property at a furious pace; especially those seeking to spend less than $700,000 who are finding it increasingly difficult to participate in the established market.

Throughout the remainder of 2021 it appears unlikely conditions will improve for buyers without market intervention. Choosing to sit on the sideline has proven to be detrimental as compounding increases to property values quickly outpace the ability for a household with median income to save a deposit.

For this reason, I expect more people will be attracted to purchasing off-plan as this allows them to fix their purchase price, maintain exposure to the market and continue saving to increase their deposit prior to settlement, which may be 12-36 months away.

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

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Morris Property Group’s Park Avenue development was lit up recently, to welcome the new building to the Canberra skyline. Photo supplied.

Renaissance tops out Local developer Morris Property Group (MPG) has celebrated the topping out of stage one of their Renaissance development in Manuka.

The completion of the structure is an important milestone for the $300 million development on the site of the former Stuart Flats public housing precinct.

Renaissance is being constructed over several stages, with the first to be completed by September this year. The smaller second stage is expected to be completed by March next year.

Renaissance will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments as well as penthouses and townhouses.

As well, MPG recently celebrated another milestone for their Park Avenue development in the City, with the ‘lighting of the candle’.

On Wednesday 31 March, the building was lit up from 6.30pm to welcome the new building to the Canberra skyline.

The 17-storey Park Avenue development will be home to 184 apartments and is due to be completed by the end of the month, with 90% of dwellings sold.

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recent sales 62 Raymond Street, Ainslie 12 Lilley Street, O'Connor 1 Miller Street, O'Connor 32 Cossington Smith Crescent, Lyneham 18 Stevenson Street, Torrens 2/317 Goyder Street, Narrabundah 14 Grassick Street, Taylor 6 Billabong Street, Lawson 7 Cane Place, Amaroo 11 Saddle Place, Royalla 21 Stanley Street, Hackett 13 Gledden Street, Chifley 41 Gilbert Street, Hackett 18 Casilda Street, Harrison 14 Newton Street, Hackett 55 Bissenberger Crescent, Kambah 12 Kevin Curtis Crescent, Casey 5 Sanamere Street, Amaroo 41 Nimmitabel Street, Queanbeyan West 121 Douglas Close, Carwoola 17 Clisby Close, Cook 4/37 Ipima Street, Braddon 1 Ridings Road, Googong 28 Tytherleigh Street, Wanniassa 43/7 State Circle, Forrest 9 Ossa Place, Lyons 19 Charles Perkins Circuit, Bonner 1 Leavold Place, Spence 8 Starcevich Crescent, Jacka 5 Eecen Road, Karabar 17 Ingleside Road, Karabar 2 Eumarrah Street, Bonner 8 Edwards Street, Higgins 27 Darling Street, Barton 2/71 Blamey Crescent, Campbell 5 Hosking Place, Melba 9 Colborne Place, Spence 6 Bunburung Close, Ngunnawal 22 Moonlight Avenue, Harrison 74 Buckingham Street, Amaroo 5/9 Tristania Street, Rivett 32 Rusten Street, Karabar 9 Mcgowen Close, Spence

under the hammer $1,955,000 $1,800,000 $1,450,000 $1,430,000 $1,390,000 $1,341,000 $1,325,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $1,195,000 $1,175,000 $1,100,000 $1,075,000 $1,010,000 $970,500 $960,000 $925,000 $915,000 $900,000 $900,000 $890,000 $890,000 $883,000 $880,000 $879,000 $865,000 $830,000 $830,000 $821,000 $812,000 $812,000 $805,000 $800,000 $795,000 $794,000 $775,000 $768,000 $760,000 $755,000 $751,000 $750,000 $750,000 $745,000

Independent Hive McGrath LJ Hooker Luton Belle Luton McGrath LJ Hooker Luton Home by Holly Hayman Partners Agent Team Hive Home by Holly The Property Collective Luton LJ Hooker Ray White Gilbert Blackshaw Home by Holly New Door Belle Addval Hayman Partners Impact Luton Jonny Warren Fuse Heading Home Harcourts Blackshaw Michael Potter Home by Holly inStyle LJ Hooker Independent McGrath Harcourts McIntyre Elders McGrath

40 Tewksbury Circuit, Theodore $730,000 11 Fairydale Street, Harrison $722,000 5A Butterley Place, Wanniassa $695,000 8/21 Namadgi Circuit, Palmerston $674,000 1/4 Hay Street, O'Connor $665,000 12/3 Shepherd Street, Pearce $660,000 30/2 Rouseabout Street, Lawson $655,000 28/41 Hampton Circuit, Yarralumla $650,000 77 Pindari Crescent, Karabar $645,000 58 Osburn Drive, Macgregor $641,000 6 Nicolle Place, Monash $630,000 144/8 Jardine, Kingston $625,000 11B Holland Street, Macgregor $615,000 15 Berghofer Court, Charnwood $605,000 12 Mathews Place, Banks $605,000 5 Leahy Place, Gordon $605,000 19/7 State Circle, Forrest $599,000 93/25 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston $592,000 60/41 Philip Hodgins Street, Wright $585,000 2/17 Wellington Street, Ngunnawal $570,000 25B Brigden Crescent, Theodore $550,000 714/25 Edinburgh Avenue, City $540,000 25/35 Oakden Street, Greenway $530,000 29/41 Arthur Blakeley Way, Coombs $515,000 85 Rohan Street, Richardson $515,000 2/19 Totterdell Street, Belconnen $501,000 19/54 Paul Coe Crescent, Ngunnawal $480,000 7 Castagna Street, Strathnairn $475,000 10/24 Mina Wylie Street, Gordon $465,500 24 Holford Street, Taylor $464,500 2/1 Chifley Place, Chifley $460,000 31/41 Philip Hodgins Street, Wright $440,000 77 Caragh Avenue, Googong $440,000 32/161 Uriarra Road, Crestwood $420,000 156/15 Tench, Kingston $410,000 322/80 Chandler Street, Belconnen $395,000 1/54 Moore Street, Turner $355,000 402/17 Dooring Street, Braddon $352,000 10/68 Hardwick Crescent, Holt $270,000 57/179 Melrose Drive, Lyons $270,000 4/34 Uriarra Road, Queanbeyan $250,000 6/74-80 Collett Street, Queanbeyan $250,000 Data is provided by agents. Source: Realestate.com.au

LJ Hooker Harcourts McCann Hugo Luton Independent Capital Residential Belle Heading Home Impact Upside Purnell Impact Home by Holly LJ Hooker McIntyre Addval Purnell LJ Hooker LJ Hooker LJ Hooker Crowthers Luton Independent Blackshaw Ray White New Door Impact Luton LJ Hooker Independent LJ Hooker Elders Belle Maloney’s Independent Civium Purnell LJ Hooker LJ Hooker Ray White McNamee

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Debbie Maddigan 0413 621 131 Blackshaw Auction Sat 17 April 9.30am

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Jonathan Charles 0413 909 158 Independent Auction Sat 17 April 12pm

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Chris Fredericks 0437 859 865 Luton Auction Sat 17 April 2pm

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Solar passive design Ainslie 83 Hannan Place It’s not often you find a home that’s been revamped and revitalised with a solar passive design and a commitment to a lower carbon footprint, but this home has undergone a transformation to do just that.

Better yet, it’s in one of Canberra’s most popular Northside suburbs, Ainslie, on a quiet loop street amongst other homes that have also undergone extensions and renovations.

“Ainslie is very popular with families and couples attracted by the large leafy blocks, the recreation opportunities on Mt Ainslie, the ever-popular Edgar’s and boutique local shops, proximity to well-regarded primary and secondary schools and, of course, the City,” says McGrath North Canberra partner, Christopher Dixon.

He says this special home will appeal to those with an appreciation for its construction, low carbon footprint, solar passive qualities, and families looking to enter the popular suburb.

Extended and renovated in 2008, 83 Hannan Place has doubleglazed windows, wall and ceiling insulation, ducted gas heating and a split system in the main bedroom.

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“The 6.6kw solar system combined with the LG power wall, double glazing and double brick construction to lower floor will ensure year-round comfort while keeping electricity costs to a minimum,” says Dixon.

Upstairs, you’ll find a parents’ retreat with the large main bedroom, ensuite and living area with round feature window and private balcony. The remaining bedrooms downstairs adjoin the kitchen, living and dining space, which features high ceilings, large windows and a showstopping wrought iron and ash timber stairwell.

Outside, the home sits amongst private gardens which include trees producing apricots, lemons, pomegranates, mandarins, figs and oranges. The low-maintenance gardens can be appreciated from both the covered timber deck and alfresco area.

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EER 2.5 Auction Saturday 1 May 10.30am on site View Thursday 15 April 5-5.45pm Agent Christopher Dixon Mob 0414 819 377 McGrath North Canberra Ph 6123 8000

rare find

11 Deucem Smith Street Bonner This contemporary home was built with

• Open plan living with a modern kitchen

modern low maintenance living. The

• Covered alfresco with kitchenette & tv

entertaining in mind, and the benefit of

segregated main bedroom and multiple living areas giving everyone their own space to grow.

• Separate formal lounge & study nook

• Sandstone retaining walls & landscaped gardens

• Red gum stair tread & burnish concrete flooring

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

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Auction Sat,1st May at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 17th Apr at 10:15am - 10:45am _______________________________________________ Agent Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072 Troy Thompson 0408 694 917 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

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 has just become available.

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

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Auction | In Rooms Wed, 28th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Thurs, 15th Apr at 5:00pm to 5:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Nic Salter-Harding 0412 600 085

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

7 Waterfield Place Charnwood The two large living areas are north facing, the

• Beautifully renovated throughout

orientation ideal to take advantage of the sun. The

• Renovated bathroom

beautiful designer kitchen is brand new and offers

• Reverse cycle air conditioning

loads of cupboard space, stone benchtops and a

• Ideal location close to playing fields, popular

dishwasher. And the bathroom has also been

schools, local shopping at Charnwood and

stylishly renovated.

bus.

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

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Auction Sat, 1st May at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View

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

12 Ingold Street, Coombs

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Situated in the leafy suburb of Coombs,

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satisfy all of your desires in a home.

room 2 Car spaces

this townhouse has all the features to Surrounded by natural bushland and

ponds, BBQ facilities, kids' parks, pools,

cycle paths and the Coombs shopping centre at your doorstep.

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Ducted heating and cooling

3bedroom, 2 bathrooms + 1 Powder

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Generous outdoor courtyards

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Stone top kitchen, breakfast bar

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Large open plan living area

Generous size bedrooms with built ins

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 $560,000+ _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

17/14 McGowan Street, Dickson Situated in leafy Dickson, just minutes'

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commute to the city this property offers

plenty of bench space

walk to the light rail and a short 5-minute privacy and comfort outside of the rush with all the benefits of being in the city.

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Modern bathroom

Open plan kitchen with pantry and

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European Laundry

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One secured car-park

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Pet Friendly

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 $399,000 + _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

73 Companion Crescent Flynn Well maintained and neatly presented,

• Three good sized bedrooms

be the perfect opportunity to buy into this

• Spacious living spaces

this mostly original home in Flynn could excellent location at the right price.

• Built-in wardrobes to two rooms • Lovely additional sunroom

• 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 047 044 LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

27 Huelin Circuit Flynn

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Ideally set in the very sought-after location of

• Large open plan living

Flynn is this beautifully maintained five-bedroom

• Kitchen with access to the large elevated pergola

ensuite home which presents a unique

• Ducted gas heating and reverse cycle unit

opportunity for the growing family. This property is

• Separate spacious rumpus room in the back yard

beautifully positioned close to local schools,

• Four generous bedrooms, master with ensuite

playgrounds and the Mount Rogers Reserve.

• Double garage with internal access • Self-contained unit on the lower ground floor

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 Saturday 24th April at 12:00pm _______________________________________________ View Saturday 17th April at 10:00am to 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Isabel Yao 0422 063 080 isabel.yao@ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Weston 6288 8888

3 Hooton Street Forde

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This architecturally designed property has

• North facing and established low

the core fundamentals of a truly

• Large main bedroom with walk-in robe

living.

• Study nook upstairs

been built to perfection by incorporating functional family home with expansive

maintenance gardens and ensuite

• Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning/ 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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Auction Sat, 24th Apr at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 17th Apr at 9:45am - 10:15am _______________________________________________ Agent Troy Thompson 0408 694 917 Virginia Stoker 0434 610 698 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

12/28 De Burgh Street Lyneham If you've been priced out of the hot

• Boutique complex of only 12 residences

heart set on the beautiful tree-lined

• Two large bedrooms with built in robes

Canberra house market but still have your streets of the Inner North look no more!

• 78m2+ of living space plus balcony • Large multi-purpose room • Two balconies

• Split system, reverse cycle, air

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For Sale $530,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat, 17th Apr at 10:30am to 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Browne 0403 169 259

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.

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

90 Refshauge Crescent Macgregor Surrounded by reserve is this picture-

• Reverse cycle air conditioning

Macgregor. With three well sized

• Short drive to Macgregor Primary

perfect home in the popular suburb of bedrooms all with built in robes and a

large galley style kitchen, all that is left to do is move in and enjoy!

• Galley style kitchen with gas cooking School, Kippax Fair and Belconnen Town Centre

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• Nearby plenty of parks and walking trails

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

LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

9 Mathison Place Macgregor Situated on an enormous block at the end

• Ducted gas heating

outlook to green space behind, this

• Private outdoor entertaining area

of a cul de sac with a gorgeous leafy

beautifully renovated home could be just what you've been waiting for.

• Reverse cycle air conditioning

• Excellent position just a short walk to

bus and the popular Macgregor Primary School

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

1 & 3 Wylde Place Macquarie You're not seeing double… You are correct.

These are two fantastic RZ2 blocks side by side with 1 and 3 Wylde place in

Macquarie, situated on the high side of the street and zoned RZ2. This zoning

allows for redevelopment for multiple

1 Wylde Place -885m2- EER 0 • Currently with a 2 storey 5 bedroom ensuite property 3 Wylde Place-993m2 - EER 2.5 • Currently with a 4 bedroom ensuite property • Total 1878m2 of developable land space

units.

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, 5th May at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 17th April at 9:00am-9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Lukas Cole 0432 289 618 Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

31/2 Hoffman Street Moncrieff Start your new life here in this wonderful two bedroom townhouse. Conveniently

located in the heart of Moncrieff and only

• Secure vehicle accommodation • Gas Cooking • Reverse cycle Air conditioning

a block away from the Moncrieff

• 1 block from Moncrieff community park and outdoor

life here in this extremely popular suburb.

• Street frontage

community park. You will love your new

workout stations

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, 5th May at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 17th April at 12:15pm-12:45pm _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

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.

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Auction | In Room Wed 28th April In Rooms at LJ Hooker Canberra City 182-200 City Walk, Canberra City _______________________________________________ View Saturday 17th April 11:00am - 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Andy Greenberger 0400 819 650 LJ Hooker Canberra City/Weston

24 Brinkley Circuit, Palmerston A stunning example of inspired modern living, this Federation-era five bedroom family home showcases genuine old-

world charm combined with a modern

touch and the contemporary comforts of open-plan living and outdoor spaces.

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Formal lounge room under high ceilings

with fireplace •

Separate laundry and WC

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Ducted heating and split-system heating

and cooling •

Under house storage/workshop area

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Side Access to the rear

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, 1st May at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

11B/109 Knox Street Watson If you are looking for a lock up and leave

• Generous sized one bedroom apartment

situation, investment or if you are simply

• Nice open plan living with an abundance of light

downsizing, look at this opportunity! With a

• Gas cooking

functional floorplan, beautiful views of Mount

• Ceiling fan

Majura, and located right across the road from

• Front balcony

the local shopping centre, this well-maintained

• Close to the light rail

apartment is sure to capture your interest.

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 Sat, 17th Apr at 9:30am – 10:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Grenfell 0424 858 529 Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

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AUCTION PALMERSTON . 56 Haystack Crescent

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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: Saturday 1.30-2pm AUCTION: On site 2pm, Saturday 17 April CONTACT: Chris Fredericks 0437 859 865

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AUCTION HOLT . 5 Scobie Place

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This attractive, separate title home is set in a peaceful cul-de-sac adjoining parkland, a stroll to Kippax shops and local school. Thoughtfully renovated, offering fresh white décor with the warmth of timber in the striking Black Butt floating flooring, which creates a Scandinavian feel. A north aspect to the rear invites winter sunlight to pour in, while insulation to floors, ceiling and end wall, as well as a reverse cycle air conditioner, ensure comfort. Pergola covered, the elevated rear deck overlooks the beautiful garden which enjoys fruit and berry bushes, chicken coop plus cubby house. EER 4.5.

OPEN: Saturday 10-10.30am, Wednesday 5-5.30pm AUCTION: On site 1pm, Saturday 1 May CONTACT: Aniko and Peter Carey 0429 487 939

Belconnen/Kippax 6253 2323

Gungahlin 6176 3420

Dickson/Luton Projects 6176 3466

Manuka 6260 8999

Tuggeranong 6176 3490

Weston Creek/Molonglo 6287 1600

SALE

EVATT 2 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM 1 CAR SPACE

1/2 McClure Street, ‘Evatt Gardens’ PRICE GUIDE VIEWING CONTACT

$439,000+ Sat 17/4/2021, 10.30-11.15am Sun 18/4/2021, 10.30-11.15am Alisa Lawrence 0404 066 119

Light, bright and positioned just right Delightful north-facing townhouse in a boutique complex just a stone’s throw to the local shops and nearby amenities.

‘Evatt Gardens’ is located within the CZ4 zone offering a unique opportunity to run a business from home – a feature worthy of consideration.

Features include a stylish kitchen with island bench, sunny open plan living/dining room with leafy views and a large courtyard and balcony.

EER 4.5

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WESTON 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM 2 CAR SPACES

6 Bryant Place

AUCTION VIEWING

CONTACT

Sat 1/5/2021, 11.30am onsite Sat 17/4/2021, 11-11.40am Sun 18/4/2021, 11-11.40am Tue 20/4/2021, 5.40-6.10pm Michael Potter 0413 830 598

Sun-drenched abode in a central location Sited on a generous landholding of 823m2, this inviting abode is immersed in a delightful garden setting with private front and rear entertaining decks.

The north facing floorplan reveals a light and bright, sun-filled living area that features builtin cabinetry, an appealing, stylish ‘galley style’ kitchen, dining area and European laundry.

In addition, a modern bathroom, ducted heating/ cooling and double carport. EER 1

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a6 b3 c6

157 SPRINGVALE DRIVE WEETANGERA

Step inside this executive home in prime Weetangera and you will never need to leave. A six bedroom, fully renovated, builder's own home that offers your family a place to plant roots with space for everyone to spread their wings. Spread over 354m2 of indulgent living and sited on an enormous 1,755m2 parcel of land, the remarkable street presence of this home is the first indicator of the quality that lies behind its doors. New chef's kitchen, butler's pantry, two upstairs living areas, dining, an immense and elevated pitched-roof alfresco with serene views over the extraordinary backyard and stunning pool, second deck with pizza oven/BBQ and mancave/large garage. Downstairs boasts an office, wine cellar, five storage rooms, gym, internal access double garage, two bedrooms, living/kitchenette and bathroom. Rare is an understatement. An original double-brick build modernised by a builder that's paid homage to this spectacular house, making it place that your family can call home. EER 3.0 New Listing

Belconnen 6147 3396

City & Inner Nth 6248 8310

Coastal 4472 4758

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Manuka 6295 2433

Projects 6260 6600

Qbn & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005

Auction

On site 1pm Saturday 1st May

Inspect

Saturday 17th April 2-2:40pm

Office

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Agent

Michael Braddon 0408 446 793

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Stacy Otero 0403 941 366

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 8988

Woden 6282 8686

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Exceptional Prestige Deakin Residence

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9 MACARTNEY CRESCENT DEAKIN

Very few opportunities exist to secure a builders' own home in Canberra's inner south. This luxurious residence is unique and refined and stands out as a quality home of true distinction. Located in one of Deakin’s peaceful tree lined streets, the home is superbly appointed and impeccably crafted with a long list of highlights too many to mention. An impressive designer kitchen comes with top of the range Miele appliances, stunning stonework and premium custom joinery. All bathrooms are lavish and filled with high quality materials. The master bedroom’s walk in robe is wonderfully spacious and provides exquisite joinery with sophisticated lighting. The residence would not be complete without a sensational wine cellar or its sparkling resort style pool and formal gardens. Be sure to inspect and be impressed! EER 5.5 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

EOI

By 5pm Friday 30th April

Inspect

Saturday 17th April 1:30-2:15pm

Office

Manuka 6295 2433

Agent

Mario Sanfrancesco 0412 488 027

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 8988

Woden 6282 8686

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Buying with Homefinders Real Estate

CAMPBELL 1/49 Blamey Crescent

$1,740,000

Positioned in the beautiful suburb of Campbell this fantastic four bedroom residence offers space and convenience.

An internal double lock up garage and lovely entry adorn the ground level. On the main level, the split level lounge room has a well sized balcony, separate living and kitchen with doors leading out to the private backyard with a covered deck and spa. The three bedrooms, main bathroom and laundry are also located on this level.

Upstairs the segregated master bedroom is a great size and features a walk in wardrobe and ensuite complete with a spa bath. EER 3.5

VIEW: Saturday 17 April 2021 11.00-11.30 AGENT: JULIE CASTRISSION 0419 212 044 BED

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Keep the home warm in winter with a gas fire and a circular European wood fire downstairs and ducted reverse cycle upstairs. The majority of windows have been changed to double glazing.

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This four bedroom duplex has been transformed into a true family home with an extension on the ground level creating another living room and main bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe. Upstairs the three remaining bedrooms all have built in wardrobes and the main bathroom is complete with a bath.

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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 16th April 1.00-3.00pm Saturday 17th April 1.15pm-2.00pm Wednesday 21st April 12.00-1.30pm Sales Phone Email

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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.

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

YOUR SALES TEAM While we pride ourselves on being masters of our field, we’ve risen to the top of the game as a result of our core values.

Through caring, responsive, ethical and attentive interactions with our clients, we’ve proven that we’re a cut above the rest of the local real estate community.

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PICTURE PERFECT! Ideally designed and positioned to capture the northern sun into the private front courtyard and living areas is this superbly presented, modern two storey townhouse. Designed and crafted to the highest of standards this residence is ideally located close to the Woden & Phillip town centres but positioned in a quiet spot within this boutique townhouse development. Featuring high angled ceilings that allow the sunlight to come flooding into the living areas there will be nothing for you to have to do other than arrange your finance and book the removalists.

• Security screen doors • Dog door to rear courtyard • Rear garden shed • Security system • Close to access roads that lead to the City • Short distance to Woden town centre

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25 Bavarde Avenue Batemans Bay NSW

It’s all about the View Developers delight! R3 zoned 1037sqm parcel of land, allowing up to 12m height limit fronting the golf course, a possible 4 levels on the site (STCA). Owners have commissioned an architect to design a basic concept for construction, or just bring the grand old home built in 1955 back to its former glory.

Enjoy views over the Catalina championship golf course, out to the Tollgates and beyond.

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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.

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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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

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CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

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LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

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You will be impatient during the transit of Mercury through Aries (6-20 April) and if you are not careful it will lead to conflicts and power struggles. Your desire to tell it as it is and to be direct in your speech will not be appreciated by everyone.

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Bathroom Renovations

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Locksmiths

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Painting

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LANDSCAPING

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