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From the editor There we were, just walking along minding our own business when, wham! The sight and whiff of the vivid green algal bloom in Lake Burley Griffin (LBG) stopped us in our tracks.

What started out as a pleasant lakeside walk on a glorious autumn afternoon took a turn for the worse (pleasant company excepted) as we neared Regatta Point.

Although a striking shade of green, the lake water should not be that hue anytime, let alone in late April.

My walking companion, who’s an avid kayaker (and regular remover of plastic waste from LBG), said the blue-green algae has been particularly bad this year, like paddling through sludge.

A scientist friend suggested that rather than our wet summer flushing out LBG, it actually washed in much more organic waste and chemicals (like leaf litter and fertilizers), feeding the algal bloom.

Whatever the reason, the National Capital Authority and ACT Government must work together to solve this problem as a matter of urgency.

Reasons to be grateful this past week include full capacity and a thoroughly enjoyable film, Rosa’s Wedding, at the Spanish Film Festival opening night, a rare Friday evening catch-up with colleagues, meeting my sweet grand-kitten Esmeralda (@magicat.esme), a relaxing long weekend (despite a few productive hours spent in the office on Monday) and invigorating walks around Canberra in all its autumn glory.

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news Rental snapshot highlights ACT affordability crisis There is a “distressing” lack of affordable housing options in Canberra, according to Anglicare’s latest rental affordability snapshot, which found essentially no affordable, appropriate properties for a number of groups on income support payments.

Anglicare deems affordable housing costs to comprise 30% or less of household income, taking its snapshot of the 1,085 advertised rentals in Canberra and Queanbyean on the weekend of 26 March.

Just five properties met the criteria for a family receiving JobSeeker payments, and four for a single parent with two children receiving parenting payments.

For a single person receiving Youth Allowance, the snapshot found no affordable properties in the ACT or Queanbeyan – including share houses.

“This shows a deeply flawed housing system from which there is little or no relief on the horizon for low-income families,” said Anglicare ACT chief executive, Jeremy Halcrow.

He said COVID-19 has seen people flocking to the regions, including Canberra, putting pressure on housing affordability.

“This has impacted low-income families more than other group[s] as demand for family-size

housing has gone through the roof,” he said.

“The wider southern NSW region is also impacted by a reduction in supply caused by the 2020 bushfires.”

Just 3% of properties were deemed affordable for a couple on the age pension and 2% for singles, and just 1% for someone on the Disability Support Penson.

This is Anglicare’s first snapshot since the Federal Government removed the coronavirus supplements for income support payments.

ACT a ‘landlord’s paradise’ The ACT is the most expensive Australian capital city to rent privately, according to data recently released by Domain. The median weekly rent has hit $600 for a house and $500 for a unit – record-high prices for the ACT – described in Anglicare’s report as a “landlord’s and seller’s paradise”.

The vacancy rate has also fallen to around 0.7%, forcing fierce competition for available properties.

ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) CEO Emma Campbell said the lack of affordable options means low-income Canberrans are forced to accept tenancy agreements that place them in financial stress.

“This can lead to situations where they are forced to forgo heating, fresh food, or medical appointments in order to keep up with rent,” said Dr Campbell.

“The removal of the [Federal Government’s coronavirus] supplement leaves them below the poverty line in a city with the highest rents of any capital city in Australia.”

Anglicare’s snapshot from March last year painted a grim picture for housing affordability even with government stimulus, with a comparison of the pre-supplement snapshot with post-supplement payment amounts demonstrating a permanent increase to income support payments could not curb the affordability crisis in the capital alone.

Figures released earlier this month by consortium, Everybody’s Home, predicted homelessness in the ACT to rise by 7.8% this year and housing stress to increase by 23.7%.

“There needs to be significant government commitments to increase public housing, provide greater protections for tenants, and make the coronavirus increases to the JobSeeker supplements permanent,” said Anglicare’s Mr Halcrow.

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Education campaign starts ahead of July’s single use plastics ban The ACT Government has started an education campaign informing over 700 local businesses across the Territory of their responsibilities under the incoming single-use plastics ban.

From 1 July, the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic cutlery and stirrers and expanded polystyrene foam containers will be banned in the ACT. It will be the first of several phases of a wider ban that will eliminate a host of products over the next few years.

To ensure relevant businesses are properly informed of their responsibilities once the ban takes effect, the ACT Government has partnered with the National Retail Association to deliver tailored education programs for businesses.

General manager of Highroad, Daniel Webster, said the Dickson café has used sustainable singleuse items since opening over three years ago.

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moving more toward using BYO containers and cups and things like that does save businesses a lot of money,” he said.

“It’s quite trendy to be green these days and that’s a really good thing, so I’m happy the legislation is following suit.”

National Retail Association spokesperson, Ebony Johnson, said the Association will be traversing the ACT in coming weeks to discuss the ban face-toface with up to 700 businesses.

“We find the best way is to walk in-store, grab those items, and then see what we can help them with,” Ms Johnson said.

By 1 July, businesses in the ACT will need to make sure the products they supply customers comply with the legislation and are encouraged to use up existing supplies of single-use plastic items in the interim.

With a maximum fine of up to $40,500 for failure to comply, the ACT Government said they “will

Daniel Webster from Highroad in Dickson has used sustainable single-use items since the café opened over three years ago. Photo: Denholm Samaras.

focus on support and education for businesses over compliance in the first instance”.

ACT Minister for City Services, Chris Steel, said there is an onus on consumers to reduce their reliance on single-use products, too.

“That’s really a call to consumers that if you don’t actually need to use any of these products, you can go back to the office and use some metal cutlery, for example … that’s a much better alternative.”

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New tests lie ahead for Anzac spirit With news of the royal commission into veteran suicide still rolling across the airwaves, I found myself last weekend in Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands, where I attended the Anzac Day ceremonies.

The ceremonies evoked many elements of war, but not, in this case, military precision.

As the dawn service commenced, the sound system failed, and the voice of the veteran who MC’ed reached only a few of the 300 people gathered in the darkness around the soldiers’ hall. The lady who strode forward later in the day to sing God Defend New Zealand found herself flummoxed when the tape introduced her with the opening bars of Advance Australia Fair. The lone bagpiper, valiant but in need of a little more practice, serrated the nerves of the audience with the occasional missed note in a way of which only the bagpipes are capable.

And yet, both ceremonies enveloped the gathered throng in a moving solemnity because of, not in spite of, these little catastrophes.

Everyone assembled knew instinctively that

the true service of the grey-haired diggers who fumbled in the dark with the sound system was not the service they gave that day, but the service they had rendered years ago as hale young men confronting the rigours and deprivations of life in Australian uniforms.

It was, perhaps, easier for non-combatants at home to comprehend the horrors of the battlefield when the nation itself was at war.

Today, Australia is a nation at peace, but our service men and women still find themselves on foreign battlegrounds. The real value of the coming royal commission may be to bridge the experiential gap for civilian Australians between their lives and the lives of those they send away to fight and suffer in pursuit of Australia’s national interests.

This is, of course, precisely the purpose of Anzac Day. As I scanned the faces in the crowds at sleepy Bundanoon, I pondered how the heartbreaking evidence which will inevitably emerge from the commission will affect the willingness of Australians to enter into further

conflicts where service people will suffer. This issue is far from to being hypothetical. The world today is a less certain place than it was when the Afghanistan War began 20 years ago; democratic societies face a crisis of confidence, the United States’ role of world leadership has faltered and, in our region, the growing power of China creates new anxieties.

We may like to believe that formallydeclared wars between nations are now a thing of the past, but that may be a complacent self-deception. Consider how, until very recently, the world smugly assumed that the eradication of polio and malaria demonstrated the definitive triumph of science over disease.

Covid has shattered that illusion.

Sadly, it is likely that Australia has other fights left to fight. Future Anzac Days are likely to have their own new resonances, new tests of our tolerance and understanding, new moral dilemmas to wrestle with and resolve.

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Scott Leggo takes a photographic journey around Australia in new book Acclaimed Canberra-based landscape photographer Scott Leggo has just announced a beautiful coffee table book chronicling 15 years of his efforts capturing Australia will be released in time for Christmas.

The premium quality hardcover 224page coffee table book, titled Australia – a photographic journey, will feature over 200 photos capturing the beauty, breadth and wonder of this big, wide land.

With six chapters showcasing Australia’s coast, outback, country, mountains and forests, snow, and waterways, Scott said his book will highlight Australia’s diversity of landscapes.

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According to Scott, Australia will be ‘a musthave’ for the coffee table of “anyone who has travelled across this country and for those who dream of the opportunity to experience more of its diverse landscape”.

Curating the book has been a rewarding process for Scott that has involved sifting through 15 years’ worth of photographs to create a book that at once flows well and gives an overview of Australia’s landscapes.

“People have been asking us for a coffee table book for a while, but I’ve always been conscious of having enough photos to essentially cover enough of Australia so that you can do it justice,” Scott said.

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news Expert applauds Lee’s bid to ensure stealthing is outlawed in ACT A leading expert in stealthing, a “relatively new area of criminal law”, has applauded Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee’s proactive bid to ensure the act of removing a condom without consent during sex is illegal in the ACT. RMIT University senior lecturer in criminology and justice, Dr Brianna Chesser, said she was “really relieved” that stealthing was getting attention given how many Australians it impacted.

“This is a very relevant issue, because anything to do with sexual conduct is still quite closed,” she said.

There is no legal precedent of a person being convicted for stealthing in Australia, although research indicates one in three women and nearly one in five men have been stealthed.

The ACT would be the first jurisdiction in Australia to explicitly outlaw stealthing, if the Bill presented in the Legislative Assembly last week were to pass.

Ms Lee laid out her argument in plain language.

“Stealthing is the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex,” she said. “The non-consensual removal of a condom during sex negates consent, and sex without consent is sexual assault. And sexual assault is a crime.”

Ms Lee’s Bill proposed amending existing consent provisions within the Crimes Act to “expressly define stealthing as a factor that negates consent”.

The Canberra Liberals leader has practised law and lectured in the subject at the Australian National University and the University of Canberra and is a former Vice President of the ACT Law Society.

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NSW Law Reform Commission (NSWLRC) announced its recommendations to address stealthing in the law.

The NSWLRC proposed reform to include “sex with a condom as an example of a particular sexual activity to which a person may consent without consenting to any other sexual activity”.

Dr Chesser said the wording of the changes proposed by the NSWLRD was “a bit more convoluted” than that of Ms Lee’s Bill, which was “more definitive”.

“There was question in previous literature about whether stealthing was even a criminal offence,” she said. “I think it’s quite clear in the community that yes, it is being viewed as a criminal offence.”

Dr Chesser co-authored, with colleague April Zahra, the first academic journal article on stealthing in Australia, and the third in the world after articles in the UK and the USA. Ms Lee said most people who had experienced stealthing had no idea that such an act could be considered a negation of consent, and that criminal law should be a deterrent for such unacceptable behaviour.

The Leader of the Opposition sought the “views, feedback and expertise” of Canberra Rape Crisis Centre, the Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates, YWCA, the Women’s Centre for Health Matters, and notified Meridian ACT and Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT. Ms Lee moved that the Bill be agreed to in principle, and debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the Legislative Assembly.

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ACT Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction, Rebecca Vassarotti, has announced she will call for mandatory accessibility standards at the upcoming meeting of the nation’s Building Ministers.

It is estimated that only 5% to 10% of new homes in Australia are being built to accessibility standards, forcing people living with mobility issues to live confined lives.

The change to the NCC would mean all future houses, townhouses and apartments would meet a threshold level of universal design, including doors wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs, bathrooms on the ground floor, and structural reinforcements to allow for the installation of things like grip rails if they required in future.

According to Ms Vassarotti, Australia is behind many other jurisdictions in the world when it comes to accessibility.

“This is an issue for everyone,” she said.

“We need to move towards a

position where all of our homes are accessible and welcoming to our friends, our families and ourselves if we have mobility issues.”

ACTCOSS head of policy, Craig Wallace, warned that as Canberra’s population begins to age rapidly, improvements to residential buildings are urgently needed.

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If the national standards are rebutted, Ms Vassarotti has promised to commence work to introduce the standards in the ACT. “Imagine a world where every home is accessible or more easily adaptable for most people regardless of age, disability, background or other factors. That’s what universal design is about and it’s how we plan to build a better normal in Canberra homes,” Ms Vassarotti said.

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The ACT Government is considering allowing ACT police to wear body cameras in more and has invited Gateway insituations the ACT the public to have their say on proposed legislative changes.

Police officers use body-worn cameras in public and in some private spaces with consent; they also automatically start recording when an officer draws a Taser or firearm, ACT Attorney-General

Shane Rattenbury said.

Under the proposed changes, police would be able to use the cameras on private property without consent, as long as the use of the camera was overt and in the course of policing duties.

The proposed changes are open to public feedback until COB Friday 14 May. An information paper can be accessed via www.justice.act.gov.au

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“It’s wonderful that we’re able to be still providing our services to people around Canberra and around the region,” says pain, interventional and rehabilitation medicine specialist, Dr Geoffrey Speldewinde.

“And through that time, it’s been an evolving service, as the evidence for a lot of pain management strategies has expanded, internationally and nationally.”

The team is made up of specialists in various fields working together to solve the ‘pain puzzle’ through a four-pronged approach – medical, educational, physical and psychological interventions, guided by the best available evidence.

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cover story Duo fundraise to fight animal cruelty Top fundraisers Shanaika Perera and her chocolate Labrador, Thor, will walk 30 minutes a day for Walk This May, a month-long COVID-safe iteration of the RSPCA Million Paws Walk fundraiser, now in its second year.

The dedicated duo has collected about $10,000 for the local animal shelter over the past decade, and they’re sitting in the top five on the national fundraising leaderboard again this year.

Ms Perera approaches about 300 people to donate to the cause in the lead up to the annual walk, which she says is the most exciting event on her calendar.

“It’s like Christmas for me!” she said.

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breed – the snacking opportunities that come with it.

“At the last walk (2019) he stole an empanada out of this kid’s hand, and the parents thought it was hilarious!”

Ms Perera has been an animal lover since she was a little girl and can’t stomach animal cruelty.

She said she became determined to support her local shelter after finding out how heavily it relied on public donations.

RSPCA ACT has a service funding arrangement with the ACT Government, which accounts for up to just 17% of the organisation’s cashflow.

Fundraising by people like Ms Perera is “absolutely vital” to the survival of the shelter, according to RSPCA ACT CEO Michelle Robertson.

“In reality, it’s because of

donations and community support that we are able to exist,” she said.

“Shanaika is an absolute legend and so is Thor, we absolutely love them both to bits.”

Walk This May participants who select RSPCA ACT as their fundraising recipient will help pay for accommodation, medical care, rehabilitation, rehoming, community engagement and protection for animals in the ACT. “That’s the beauty of it, if you register with RSPCA ACT, every single dollar goes local, to us,” Ms Robertson said.

Shelter animal foster carers are “angels” in the eyes of Ms Robertson, particularly while RSPCA ACT is experiencing an “incredibly long and intense” kitten season, with over (continued page 18)

Long-term RSPCA ACT fundraiser Shanaika Perera with her chocolate Labrador, Thor.

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200 kittens in care, too young to be adopted.

RSPCA ACT cared for over 1,700 animals and placed 728 animals in foster care over the last financial year, to February 2021.

During the same period, the animal shelter provided emergency boarding for 114 animals whose owners were experiencing a personal crisis, be it mental or physical illness, domestic or family violence, or another life event.

Ms Robertson said demand for emergency pet accommodation was increasing year-on-year.

“So that is worrying on the one hand, because it’s a reflection of what’s happening in the community.

“We’ve been trying to build additional capacity to provide that service to the community, because it’s so necessary.”

RSPCA ACT also cares for animals who experience abuse at the hands of their owner, like a puppy called Bayley that last year lived at the shelter for nine months.

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never treated,” Ms Roberston said.

An expert team helped him heal physically and mentally before finding him a safe home with a loving family.

“That’s why this level of fundraising is so important; the animals that come in, they don’t stay with us for a day, they stay with us, some of them, for an immense period of time,” Ms Robertson said.

“But we focus on those good outcomes, we take a situation and try to make it better, so that animal can go on to live a happy life.”

Visit rspca-act.org.au for more information or sign up to participate in Walk this May at millionpawswalk.com.au; you can support Shanaika and Thor’s efforts via millionpawswalk.com.au/ fundraisers/shanaikaperera/act - Rosa Ritchie

UC expands to Sydney Hills The University of Canberra has announced a new partnership with the Education Centre of Australia (ECA), allowing for the opening of a new Sydney Hills campus.

The partnership with ECA will allow the University’s nursing degrees will be more accessible to those in North West Sydney and the Sydney region when the new campus opens in Castle Hill.

The expansion marks a period of growth for UC’s nursing courses.

The Bachelor of Nursing degree and a new Graduate Entry Master of Nursing degree are planned to be delivered

from Semester One and Two 2022, subject to professional accreditation and regulatory approval.

Students at the Sydney Hills campus will also have access to local and regional clinical placements and employment opportunities as well as excellent student facilities, including computer labs, lab spaces, simulated hospital wards and high-tech teaching spaces.

It is also hoped the new University campus will benefit Castle Hill residents by providing them will access to local tertiary education as well as drive the day and night-time economy.

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GIVIT donation of the week: Bicycles and helmets There is nothing more typically Canberran than cycling.

Unfortunately, thousands of residents struggle to meet day to day needs, let alone having the income to support access to sports and sporting equipment. An organisation that focuses on humanitarian support services is hoping to change just that. They are on a mission to assist as many of their refugee clients and families to gain access to cycling equipment and training. With a bicycle and helmet, adults and children have the means to cycle to and from school, work and local services, all while taking part in a shared community activity. GIVIT has seen an increasing need over the past few years for bicycles, especially for women who are passionate about learning this new skill. Any pre-loved bikes and good quality/new helmets that can be donated to this project will make a huge difference. Donations of useable bikes in full working order will be warmly received. To donate, visit givit.org.au/donate-items, search by category 'Sporting Equipment' in your local area. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

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Belconnen Day: Next meeting is on Tuesday 11 May 11.45am at the Raiders Leagues Club, Holt. Cost: $30 for two-course lunch. Guest speaker: Ivan Slavich from Soldier On. RSVP to Mary on 6242 9549 or email keithw@ bigpond.net.au by Thursday 6 May 12pm. New members most welcome.

Autumn Leaves Market Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Autumn Leaves Market is a bespoke crafters market on the weekend of 1-2 May 10am-2pm at Pearce Community Centre. The market also raises money for Days for Girls, a charity which provides dignity and female hygiene kits to women and girls overseas, through sales of market tote bags. The 16 stallholders offer a wide range of items for various budgets – pottery, jewellery, soaps, candles, cards, baked goods, hampers and more. More info: Autumn Leaves Market event on Facebook.

Red Dove preloved clothing Browse an auditorium full of great winter bargains in clothing, linen, bric-a-brac, books and DVDs on Thursday to Saturday 9am-1pm, 6-8 May and 3-5 June at Tuggeranong Uniting Church, Comrie Street, Wanniassa (opposite Erindale Shopping Centre). Convenient car parking and easy access.

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The 2021 Lord’s Taverners ACT Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday 6 May at Royal Canberra Golf Club. The event will feature Manuka Oval head curator, Brad van Dam as guest speaker, the presentation of the Graham Wilkinson Memorial Junior Taverners Awards, recognition of James Allsopp on his new position with Cricket Australia, and a welcome to new Cricket ACT CEO, Olivia Thornton. Anyone is welcome to purchase tickets and attend. Tickets: $140 for Lord’s Taverners members (and partners), $150 for nonmembers; $1,120 for a table of eight. Bookings: please email lordstavernersact@gmail.com or visit www.lordstavernersact.org.au

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Free pelvic floor workshops Women of all ages are invited to attend a free pelvic floor workshop presented by a physiotherapist from Canberra Health Services on Tuesday 4 May 9am-12pm at Phillip Community Health Centre, 17 Corinna Street, Phillip. This workshop will provide information, education and self-help strategies for women who are experiencing continence problems or wishing to prevent them. The workshops will cover issues relating to: bladder and bowel control/incontinence; bladder and bowel prolapse; and concerns pre/post gynaecological surgery. Bookings are essential: call the Community Heath Intake Team on 5124 9977.

Adamas Nexus support group Adamas Nexus is a bi-monthly self-help support group for women (or those who identify as women) who have survived domestic violence or sexual abuse and are looking for ongoing support post-crisis. This is a non-facilitated group; there is no advice, counselling or guidance provided during the meetings. This group is complementary to any support services that may already be in place for abuse survivors. Potential attendees are first screened to ensure that they are ready to attend the meetings, otherwise they are referred to crisis support services. Meetings are currently online and will soon return to face-toface. Free to attend. Details at www.adamasnexus.com under the ‘meetings’ tab.

Mother’s Day Gift, Craft and Cake Stall Calvary Hospital Auxiliary’s Mother’s Day Gift, Craft and Craft stall continues today, Thursday 29 April 8am-4pm in the main foyer area, Calvary Public Hospital, Bruce.

Choose from a great variety of jams, relishes, cakes and slices, as well as Mother’s Day gifts and craft items. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of equipment for the care and comfort of Calvary Public Hospital patients.

sport Raiders lose third on the trot Another second half fade out from the Canberra Raiders handed them their third straight loss, going down 26-24 to the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday 24 April.

The Raiders led by as many as 18 points before failing to score in the second half collapse.

Canberra will look to get their season back on track when they take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium tonight, 29 April 7.50pm.

Brumbies to face the Force in home Semi Final The Western Force upset the Queensland Reds 30-27 to book their spot in the Semi Final against the Brumbies at GIO Stadium on Saturday 1 May 7.45pm.

The Brumbies had the home Semi Final locked in heading into the final round where they had a bye.

They will now face the Force in a do or die clash which will see the winner take on the Reds in the Super Rugby Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday 8 May 7.45pm.

Giants fall to Dogs at Manuka A gallant GWS Giants side went down to the Western Bulldogs by 39 points in front of 10,064 fans at Manuka Oval on Friday night, 23 April.

Fielding the youngest side in the AFL, the Giants were in the contest for three quarters before the Dogs kicked nine final quarter goals to seal the 15.14 (104) to 9.11 (65) win.

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Looking for inspired Mother’s Day gift ideas or special ways to spend time with Mum? Check out these offerings from some of the Canberra region’s leading businesses.

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V+IN+E CANBERRA: THE PERFECT PLACE TO BUY BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

Celebrating the special women in our lives who are mothers and have been like mums to us. At Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique, we love helping you express your unique style!

Born in the vibrant Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets, V+IN+E has opened a new peaceful, happy and creative space in Kingston to sell their fl oral arrangements.

Drawing on simplicity and minimalism, the interior of the shop is never the same, constantly transformed into a fresh showcase of the natural beauty of fl owers.

Co-owners, Crystal Jang and Anna Kang, say the store focuses on human connection as they provide fl owers for any event or milestone, including Mother’s Day. “Our name tells a story of how we all came together like a vine. In Korean, ‘IN’ means human, so we attached the ‘V’ and ‘E’ to represent a continuous connection between our staff, our customers and our growers,” they say.

Customers can buy fresh blooms or combine the contrasting textures and colours of dried and fresh fl owers for an unforgettable gift, sure to make Mum smile.

Drop in store, visit online or chat on the phone; the inviting atmosphere of V+IN+E makes it the perfect place to buy some beautiful blooms, whatever the occasion.

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ARPELLE: CANBERRA’S GO-TO FOR JACKETS AND COATS ARPELLE is home to a vast collection of stylish, quality jackets and coats, with something for everyone and every occasion. From a motorbike jacket to a trench coat – ARPELLE has you covered!

Specialising in leather, wool and cashmere, ARPELLE can custom tailor their boutique pieces to suit any body type. The friendly team also offer fi tting and style advice to their many happy (and warm!) customers.

ARPELLE’s new winter range features exciting and bold colours to brighten up the Canberra winter. Or select from their range of classic styles that include wool and cashmere with leather detailing, coats suitable for formal occasions and pieces that can be layered up or down to suit the weather.

Made from natural fi bres, ARPELLE’s wide range is sure to keep you feeling cosy and looking cool.

Visit them at Westfi eld Belconnen, Westfi eld Woden, South.Point Tuggeranong or Canberra Outlet Centre and fi nd your new winter look!

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THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT JEWELLERY ENDS AT DIAMONDS MANUK A Are you looking for the perfect piece of jewellery to spoil Mum this Mother’s Day? Diamonds Manuka specialises in a wide array of unique gems and jewellery sure to take her breath away.

With an Australian focus, Diamonds Manuka works with Argyle pink, white and champagne diamonds as well as coloured gemstones, opals and stunning South Sea pearls to create must-have jewellery in timeless styles.

Offering friendly, personalised service and attention to detail, Diamonds Manuka designs and creates pieces to suit the individual, making it the perfect destination for everything on her jewellery wish list.

The search for the perfect jewellery ends here.

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cwm advertising feature FIND THE PERFECT FIT AT HAPPY FIT FOOTWEAR Wide feet, narrow feet, difficult to fit feet? At Happy Fit Footwear, we are committed to helping you find a shoe that fits.

No longer compromising on style or comfort, Happy Fit Footwear is a Canberrabased store that specialises in stylish comfort footwear and orthotic-friendly options.

Established by podiatrist Jane Earl and her husband Dr Clayton Clews, a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon, there’s nothing Happy Fit Footwear can’t do when it comes to foot health.

Happy Fit Footwear features a range of podiatrist approved brands for men, women and children, as well as a recently expanded range for women, offering up to size 46 in stylish, supportive shoes.

This Mother’s Day, why not treat Mum to some fluffy slippers or buy her a gift voucher so she can spoil herself? Her feet will thank you!

Come and see our new winter bespoke range of boots, flats and sneakers

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WIN! Calming Blankets bundle Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a beautiful, handmade blanket, courtesy of Calming Blankets – one of Australia’s highestquality, science-driven weighted blankets. Its weighted nature mimics deep tissue stimulation, which can have a calming effect and help you fall and stay asleep.

Thanks to Calming Blankets, CW is giving away a Beauty Sleep Bundle, to help pamper Mum this Mother’s Day. This gorgeous set includes a Hand-Woven Calming Blanket – made from a soft, knitted cotton blend – and a stylish pink, 100% Mulberry silk eye mask. This beautiful bundle is valued at $449.

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PAMPER YOURSELF AT ELEGANT IMAGE At Elegant Image Skin, Body and Day Spa Centre, it’s all about you.

This Mother’s Day, why not treat Mum to any of the services that are sure to make her look and feel her best?

Until close of business Sunday 9 May, purchase a gift voucher and receive 25% off combo packs and spa packages, making it easily to spoil Mum without breaking the bank.

With over 30 years of experience, Elegant Image understands all clients have individual skincare requirements. We are committed to ensuring your skincare treatments are delivered with the highest levels of technical professionalism, with all the luxury and pampering expected from a tierone provider.

With an extensive menu of services including facials, light therapy and imaging, and salon and spa treatments, visit Elegant Image to experience the difference.

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cwm advertising feature COLLEEN’S: THE GIFT OF SUPPORT Give the gift of support this Mother’s Day with a bra fitting at Colleen’s Lingerie and Swimwear.

The wide range of styles and brands on offer means there’s something for everyone – bosoms great and small, uneven or none at all!

The friendly and welcoming Colleen’s team are trained fitters who specialise in advice, fittings and products for women, including those experiencing breast cancer or other health issues. If Mum is undergoing cancer treatment, Colleen’s also stocks a range of gifting options that will be both practical and beautiful.

Popular too for Mother’s Day is the wide range of sleepwear on offer, including pyjamas, nighties and dressing gowns – perfect for the cooler Canberra weather.

Of course, you can always go with a gift voucher, and allow Mum to choose from Colleen’s wide range of lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear and headwear.

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cwm advertising feature CELEBRATE MUM AT HELIX BAR & DINING Say “cheers” to Mum and treat her to a special Mother’s Day lunch or dinner at Helix Bar & Dining, located within the stunning Vibe Hotel at Canberra Airport.

Enjoy a modern menu celebrating local produce, Canberra District wines, and, if you book in for Mother’s Day lunch, an afternoon of live music.

Helix Bar & Dining is nestled within the hotel’s lobby, so you can take in the amazing atrium architecture and the view from the wrap-around windows while you dine in style.

Call 02 6201 1560 to book your spot!

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SPOIL MUM AT CASSIDYS

Jamison Plaza, Macquarie 2614 Phone: 6251 1911 www.cassidysjamison.com.au

For 25 years, Cassidys has been the go-to store for Mother’s Day gifting.

With a range of clothing, accessories and sleepwear for women (and men, too), you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift to make Mum’s day – there’s something for everyone!

The friendly Cassidys team are always on hand to assist and can show you through their wide range of brands which includes See Saw, Foil and Orientique – all exclusive to the Jamison store.

Spoil Mum this Mother’s Day with a trip to Cassidys, and, while you’re there, why not spoil yourself, too?

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SPOIL MUM WITH JEWELLERY FROM ARNOLD & CO.

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH Enjoy a unique shared plate dining experience featuring fresh regional produce, local wine specials courtesy of Eden Road wines and live music.

Sunday 9 May 2021 | From 12pm –3pm $79 per adult | $39.5 for kids 4–11 years Free for kids under 4 years BOOK NOW by calling 02 6201 1560 Helix Bar & Dining is located at Vibe Hotel Canberra 1 Rogan Street Canberra ACT 2609

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Arnold & Co. Jewellers specialise in fine jewellery and custommade pieces, making it the perfect place to find Mum a stunning gift this Mother’s Day. Using CAD design, we bring life and personality to each custom piece that is promised to be like no other.

With a focus on natural gemstones, Arnold & Co. Jewellers carries a wide selection of engagement and wedding rings to make Mother’s Day extra special.

With exceptional service, up-to-date trend pieces and timeless designs in store, our professionally trained team can offer the best advice to suit any style.

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Ginger fluff 4 eggs 3/4 (165g) white sugar Pinch of salt

Mother’s Day delights Treat Mum to something sweet! This week, food writer Libby Kimber brings you two Mother’s Day desserts from the cake queens of the CWA.

Never-fail sponge 4 eggs, separated

Preheat oven to 175°C.

Small pinch of salt

Beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form, then gradually beat in caster sugar. Beat well until very thick, stiff peaks form.

Gently fold in egg yolks and vanilla.

3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla essence 3/4 cup (90g) cornflour 1 large Tbsp custard powder 1 tsp cream of tartar ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda Variation: For a chocolate sponge, add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to dry ingredients.

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Add twice-sifted dry ingredients, then gently fold them through the egg mixture until combined.

Turn evenly into two well-greased sandwich tins, 21cm x 6cm deep.

Bake in the middle of the oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the sides of the cake have shrunk a little from the side of the tins.

Turn out to cool, then slice through and fill with cream and jam, to make two individual layered cakes, or one big cake with four layers.

Ice or decorate the top as required; in the photo the cake is topped with strawberry halves and dusted with icing sugar.

1 dsp (12ml) golden syrup 1/2 cup (60g) cornflour 2 dsp (24ml) plain flour 2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp cocoa powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1/2 tsp cream of tartar Whipped cream, to serve Chopped glacé ginger and icing sugar Beat eggs, sugar and salt for 20 minutes, using an electric mixer. Add golden syrup.

Sift together twice the cornflour, flour, spices, cocoa, bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar.

Fold into egg mixture.

Pour into two greased sandwich tins, 21cm x 6cm deep.

Bake in a moderate oven for 15–20 minutes. To test if a sponge is done, gently press the centre of the sponge with your finger. If an impression remains, the cake will require more cooking; when cooked, it will spring back when lightly pressed.

When taking a sponge out of the oven, run a knife around the edge immediately to free the cake, or it may collapse. Turn the cake out onto a wire cake rack covered with a tea towel.

Once cooled, place whipped cream between layers.

Dust with icing sugar and top with glacé ginger, or ice as desired.

Images and text from From Our Kitchen to Yours by The Country Women’s Association of Victoria, photography

by Cath Muscat, Murdoch Books, RRP $36.99.

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The Museum’s Trevor Kennedy Collection: Highlights exhibition is the first time Australiana objects from the Collection have been available for public viewing.

Museum curator Dr Sophie Jensen played a pivotal role in the years of negotiation it took to acquire the $15 million Trevor Kennedy collection, describing the process as “a curator’s dream”. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

National Museum highlights the wonders of the Trevor Kennedy Collection For National Museum of Australia curator, Dr Sophie Jensen, the Museum’s $15 million acquisition of the world-renowned Trevor Kennedy Collection is a highlight of her decorated career.

Comprising a menagerie of taxidermised native birds, sparkling jewels, mass-produced Western Australian ceramics, 19th century handmade furniture, other curious items and priceless artefacts, the eclectic collection of Australiana was previously housed and displayed privately in Kennedy’s office on Sydney’s Kent Street.

“Anyone who was lucky enough to go to Trevor’s museum will never forget it,” Jensen said.

“It was a private office, but it was all out on display … You open the door and every single room was overflowing with objects.”

Jensen played a pivotal role in the years of negotiation it took to acquire the collection and described the entire

process as “a curator’s dream”.

“It feels remarkable to have come to this point,” she said, “it’s been a tremendously long process.”

Bringing the 5,000-item collection down into the Museum’s stores from their previous location in Sydney took a month alone.

A further six months were then spent by Jensen and her team preparing and curating the 500 items displayed in the newly opened Trevor Kennedy Collection: Highlights exhibition.

“It feels as though it’s a big moment in the Museum’s history, and a huge moment in the development of our collection.”

Jensen said the exhibition was “really difficult” to curate, as the Museum wanted to do it “as quickly as we could” to imbue their own excitement to the public.

“We have tried to give people, in this exhibition, a flavour of the character of Trevor’s collecting style,

and the unique nature of a collection of this scale and diversity,” she said.

“There are pieces in here that are unlike anything people will have seen before, and it’s remarkable that so many of them have been in private hands for so long and now they belong to all of us.”

Incorporating a purchase by the Museum of over $8 million and a donation by Mr Kennedy valued at some $7 million, the exhibition is a showcase of the Museum’s largest ever acquisition that was officially announced in September 2020 after a decade of negotiations.

This is the first time Australiana objects from the Trevor Kennedy Collection have been available for public viewing.

“The injection of this amount of material into the national historical collection represents for us not just in its own right, but a collection that we can draw on for exhibitions and programs on any number of themes and ideas into the future,” Jensen said.

At the exhibition launch, Kennedy said it was fitting his collection has found a home in Canberra given his 58-year longstanding connection to the city, having come here from his hometown of Albany, Western Australia “when the lake was not half full”.

“The combination of growing up in a town where history was its main objective and interest, to a place like Canberra which was making history,” he said.

Trevor Kennedy remarked at the exhibition’s launch that it’s fitting his collection will find a home in Canberra given his 58-year connection to the city.

“I can remember walking down to Parliament House one day … and getting a friendly smile from Bob Menzies.

“History was constantly being made here.”

An active program of research will now begin into the Collection, getting it online so it can be enjoyed by all.

The 500 objects within the exhibition have already been digitised, and over the coming weeks will be made available online.

From there, the entire collection will be digitised and made available online too, while a series of further exhibitions, publications and programs on the collection is being devised.

Trevor Kennedy Collection: Highlights is on display at the National Museum of Australia until 10 October 2021.

- Denholm Samaras

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Get your groove on this Australian Dance Week Put on your dancing shoes Canberra; with a host of events on right across the capital, Ausdance ACT’s Australian Dance Week launches today, 29 April, to coincide with International Dance Day. Ausdance ACT director, Dr Cathy Adamek, told Canberra Weekly she’s “really excited” for Australian Dance Week after the 2020 iteration went online.

“Coming out of the Covid year last year where we lost the ability to be able to express ourselves and go see live performance ... for the first time we’re able to, with very few restrictions, celebrate all the aspects of dance practice,” she said.

“It’s quite liberating to be at this point I think, it’s a celebration.”

Bringing people together through movement and performance, Australian Dance Week highlights

the best of local dance while also encouraging all to participate.

“We wanted to make something that was accessible but also engaged all spectrums of dance practice,” Adamek said.

“The ecology of dance stretches everything from dance studios up to national institutions and professional practice,” she said, “and Ausdance attempts to support all that diversity, too.”

Running until 9 May, the Dance Week 2021 program comprises everything from free classes and workshops, to pop-up dance at the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), and a dance music commission by First Nation dancer and choreographer Tammi Gissell, titled Mundaguddah.

The partnership between Ausdance ACT and NPG has created Love Dance, an on-site dance

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Ausdance ACT director, Dr Cathy Adamek, said Australian Dance Week highlights the best of local dance like Australian Dance Party (pictured) while also encouraging all to participate.

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installation that will see pop-up performances and workshops take place in “unexpected and unusual places inside and outside” set against “that modernist concrete”.

“It happens to time beautifully with their Australian Love Stories exhibition too,” Adamek said.

Coming from Adelaide to step into her role with Ausdance ACT in September last year, this will be Adamek’s first Australian Dance Week in Canberra.

She said she’s “really excited about

pretty much every aspect of it”.

“And connecting with everyone too, it’s an opportunity for dance sector to come together and catch up in new ways as well.

“The dance community here is not so big that people get left out, everyone’s connected back to everybody else. There’s a lot of ease in that.”

Australian Dance Week will take place with events across the ACT from 29 April to 9 May; ausdanceact.org.au – Denholm Samaras

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Book talk This week, Jeff Popple reviews five great books for Mum this Mother’s Day! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Dear Mum edited by Samuel Johnson Hachette, $22.99

Dear Mum is a lovely collection of letters from nearly 100 notable Australians to their mothers. Included amongst the contributors are Guy Pearce, Georgie Parker, Jacqui Lambie and TV weatherman Sam Mac, and the result is a whole-hearted and emotional celebration of motherhood.

Some of the letters are short and amusing, while others are deeply emotional. My favourite was the one by the editor, award winning actor and founder of Love Your Sister Samuel Johnson, to the mother he never really knew. Powerful and insightful, it is a moving personal reflection and a great opener to the collection. A fantastic gift for all mothers!

Trick of the Light

by Fiona McCallum HQ, $32.99

Fiona McCallum is one of Australia’s most popular authors and Trick of the Light is another inspiring tale by her about hope, self-discovery and overcoming life’s obstacles. Erica, newly widowed, is devastated to discover that her venture capitalist husband left their finances in ruins. Determined to save her home, while protecting her teenage daughters, she vows to get back on her feet without letting them, or anyone else, know the truth. But troubles at work and strange occurrences in her house weaken her resolve and make her reach out for help. A heart-warming book that deals sensitively with issues of loss, financial uncertainty and emotional repair.

Second First Impressions

by Sally Thorne Hachette, $29.99

Also providing lots of feel-good moments is Second First Impressions by successful Canberra author Sally Thorne. This enjoyable love story centres on the 25 (going on 94) year-old Ruthie Midona, who works at a luxury retirement home. In the absence of a social life, Ruthie is dedicated to her job of looking after elderly people, until the annoying, muscular, tattooed Teddy Prescott is hired as an assistant for a pair of mischievous elderly sisters. An engaging and goodhearted novel, with some nice touches of humour, some terrific secondary characters and a whole lot of tortoises. Nice light reading for Mum.

Off the Charts

by Georgie Carroll Macmillan, $34.99

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Georgie Carroll is a professional nurse and one of Australia’s funniest comedians. A regular on television shows such as The Project and Have You Been Paying Attention?, she has also drawn acclaim for her live comedic television show about nursing. Off the Charts is a very frank and amusing account of the workings of a hospital. Georgie takes the reader on a ward to ward and limb to limb hospital tour, and she does not hold back as she shares inspiring and funny stories about nursing. Some of the details are confronting, but most of the anecdotes will leave your mother laughing out loud. Recommended.

Mother May I

by Joshilyn Jackson Raven, $29.99

Mothers who enjoy dark twisty crime tales will appreciate this exciting novel by Joshilyn Jackson.

Combining elements of domestic suspense and straight thriller, Mother May I is a heart-pounding story about a mother who will do anything to protect her family. Bree has the perfect life of wealth and privilege until her baby boy is kidnapped. In order to get her son back, she has to perform a simple task, but things quickly escalate out of control and she soon finds herself caught up in a deadly act of vengeance. This is a powerful thriller that also raises some serious social issues.

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time out Now showing Six Minutes to Midnight (M) In 1939, 17 days before WWII, a troubled man makes a rushed phone call on a pier. Flashing over to a cinema, British agent Thomas Miller (Eddie Izzard) receives his latest mission; to go undercover as a teacher at a boarding school for German girls and find out what happened to his predecessor.

The movie has all of the trappings of a WWII-era spy thriller – murder, spies and conspiracy. Optimistically believing the world is moving on for the better after WWI, Miss Rocholl (Dame Judi Dench) runs her finishing school for girls from influential and high-ranking German families in the hope of a more humane, integrated future.

With WWII around the corner, however, a chase is on to repatriate

the girls, the question being: how is this going to be executed?

In Izzard’s first feature cowriting attempt, he is well placed in the genre. An effortlessly distinguished look makes Izzard’s Miller a cognisant spy and teacher who can keep up with his challenging pupils. Miller must gain the trust of Headmistress Rocholl, returned student-now teacher Ilse Keller (Carla Juri) and the students, while navigating the broader community of Nazi sympathisers to unravel the mystery. It is unfortunate that the tone breaks in places due to unintentionally humorous choices that invoke memories of Benny Hill.

Verdict: A fun, but flawed, throwback to the WWII spy thriller genre. 3 stars.

Six Minutes to Midnight is screening at Palace and Dendy Cinemas.

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What’s on

CANBERRA CHORAL SOCIETY: Perform Voices for Music and Brass, designed and conducted by CCS’s Dan Walker, 2 May 5pm, at Llewellyn Hall ANU; canberrachoralsociety.org

THE POINT: A dance performance by Liz Lea Dance Company at Belconnen Arts Centre, 29 April-1 May; belcoarts.com.au/point

AUSTRALIAN ROMANTIC & CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA: An intimate program of Romantic chamber music at Fitters Workshop, Kingston, 2 May 11am and 1pm; arco.org.au

AUSTRALIAN DANCE WEEK 2021: Featuring free classes, workshops, films, performances and more across Canberra, 29 April-9 May; ausdance.org.au

FROM THE DESERT TO THE SEA: The Friends’ Botanic Art Group’s 14th annual art exhibition at the Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, until 2 May; free entry.

LOST IN TRANSIT: Canberra’s first alltransgender original musical is showing at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 29 April-1 May 7.30pm; tuggeranongarts.com LIVE MUSIC: Enjoy the sounds of ANU School of Music students at Kambri’s amphitheatre, with four 30-minute sets, Thursday 29 April 12–3pm.

WILLIAM BARTON: The Kalkadunga man, didjeridu player, electric guitarist, and classically trained composer plays aMBUSH Gallery, ANU, 29 April 6-7pm; tickets via Eventbrite.

2021 CIMF: Canberra International Music Festival evokes Vienna and its 250 years of musical history to Canberra with a dynamic program, 30 April-9 May; cimf.org.au BEN LEE: The renowned Australian singersongwriter plays The Street, City West, 30 April 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au LUCY SUGERMAN & REVEREND BONES: The two local musical talents play their new music at Kambri, ANU, 30 April; moshtix.com.au KYEEMA GALLERY: Hosts new exhibition, Brilliant Landscapes … with a difference, by Floriade founder Chris Slotemaker de Bruine, at their Hall venue until 24 May; capitalwines.com.au THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE: Perform their first gig in more than a year at Gungahlin College Theatre, 1 May 2pm; events.humantix.com CBRMADE WINTER MAKERS MARKET: The first large-scale indoor market in Canberra since the pandemic is at EPIC, 1 May 9am-4pm; CBRmade.com.au

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William Barton plays aMBUSH Gallery, ANU, 29 April.

CANBERRA SPINNERS AND WEAVERS: New exhibition Warped by Covid, Twisted by Fate, at Textile Works in the Chifley Community and Wellbeing Hub, 1-9 May 10am-4pm.

BARRY LYNDON: The NFSA and NGA present the Stanley Kubrick epic at the NGA’s James Fairfax Theatre, 1 May 2pm; free, bookings essential via nfsa.gov.au/whats-on AUTUMN LEAVES MARKET: 16 stallholders selling a range of pottery, jewellery, soaps, candles, cards, cookies, and more at Pearce Community Centre, 1-2 May 10am-2pm.

AARWUN GALLERY: The Gold Creek art space hosts a landscape painting masterclass with Herman Pekel, 1-2 May, 10.30am-4pm; $295, book via aarwuncanberra@bigpond.com.

LOVE DANCE: Pop up dance, highlighting local diversity, fills the space at the National Portrait Gallery’s Australian Love Stories exhibition, 2 May 10.30am-2.30pm; free, ausdanceact.org.au OUT OF PLACE: A group exhibition curated by Oscar Capezio at ANU Drill Hall Gallery, Acton until 13 June; dhg.anu.edu.au WESLEY MUSIC CENTRE: The Forrest venue hosts a series of events throughout May; wesleycanberra.org.au

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UB40: The UK’s most successful reggae band bring their 40th anniversary tour to Canberra Theatre, 3 May 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au THE TWINS: A new Australian play starring Greg Fleet and Ian Darling at The Courtyard Studio, Civic, 3-6 May; seymourcentre.com/event/the-twins/ ANCA GALLERY: The Dickson art venue hosts group exhibition One or Two Paintings, 5-23 May; anca.net.au OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY: Helen Brown and David Wickham perform a program of glittering folk songs at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, 5 May 12.40pm; trybooking.com/BPWQT ADAM HILLS: The Australian comedian of Spicks and Specks fame brings his Shoes Half Full show to Canberra Theatre, 6 May 6.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au STRATHNAIRN ARTS: The Holt gallery hosts new exhibition Luminosity by Belconnen Artists Network, 6-30 May; strathnairn.com.au OWEN CAMPBELL: Brings his Rolling Thunder of Love 2021 tour to Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, Friday 7 May; owencampbellmusic.com.au Send your free entertainment listings to: arts@canberraweekly.com.au with ‘what’s on’ in the subject field. Deadline is 10 days prior to Thursday edition date.

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Coastal treasure Batehaven NSW 4 Batehaven Road With water views stretching over Caseys Beach and the Tollgate Islands, this NSW South Coast home is a true treasure.

Just 80m from the popular Caseys Beach, 4 Batehaven Road provides ample opportunity for beach life – think swimming, fishing, water sports, or just enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Blackshaw Coastal’s Pat Jameson says the home is an entertainer’s dream, “fully renovated throughout and very spacious”, overlooking the pristine water.

“It’s close to Batehaven shops which offers doctors, chemist, IGA, restaurants and cafes,” she says.

“It’s also close to local schools.”

Inside this beachside entertainer are five bedrooms, two on the ground floor adjoining the billiard room – perfect for guests or extended family – and three on the main level, including the spacious master with ensuite.

A number of entertaining spaces mean there’s no shortage of space for friends and family, with the sunroom, living room and

verandas all making the most of the spectacular scenery.

The modern kitchen includes Caesarstone benches, gas cooking and a double oven.

On the lower floor, you’ll also find a large garage, workshop, office, kitchenette and additional bathroom, while the backyard is equipped for any and all events with more entertaining space, landscaped gardens, and a luxurious spa area with outdoor shower – ocean views included!

“It’s the perfect home for large

families or flexible family living for extended family,” says Jameson.

“An ideal option for home business, too!”

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property news

Weekly market wrap Strong results from the long weekend The Anzac Day long weekend proved no deterrent to sales results at auctions across Canberra. According to CoreLogic, 55 properties were scheduled for auction, achieving a clearance rate of 97.7% from 44 confirmed results.

Canberra is bucking a national trend of declining clearance rates seen in other capital cities due to high levels of housing affordability.

In comparison to median property values, which are third highest nationally behind Sydney and Melbourne, it may seem odd to consider Canberra as a market with high levels of housing affordability. The highest median weekly family incomes nationally at $2,841 are a key component of Canberra’s historical market resilience to adverse market conditions and what has enabled the market to continue a robust growth cycle.

According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia’s most recent Housing Affordability Report for the 2020 December quarter, households within the ACT devote 23.7% of median weekly family income to meet loan repayments. This was the second lowest nationally behind 21.9% in the Northern Territory. In comparison, the least affordable states required 44.6% of median weekly family income to service median loan repayments in New South Wales and 31.1% in both Queensland and Victoria. This indicates there is plenty of

spare capacity for average household budgets in the ACT to absorb larger loan repayments without reaching the critical point of mortgage stress.

Another critical factor influencing increasing property prices in Canberra is our robust local economy. As at March 2021, the rate of unemployment was 3.4%, 1.4% lower than second placed Western Australia. A tight labour market helps keep a floor underneath wages and creates opportunities for wages growth, thus improving overall housing affordability.

Prospective tenants face equally challenging conditions as those looking to buy, as vacancy rates are persistently tight. According to SQM Research data, the rental vacancy rate in March 2021 in Canberra was 0.7% compared to 0.9% in March 2020. CoreLogic data shows low vacancy rates are driving upward pressure on rents; house rental rates increased by 2.4% and units 3% during the first quarter of 2021.

Market analysts hypothesising that rapid growth property values across the ACT are close to reaching the peak and will start to decline often misunderstand the relationship between household income and affordability in Canberra.

When your population starts with requiring the second lowest proportion of median family income required to meet mortgage repayments

WorkSafe issues more notices, shuts down Throsby site WorkSafe ACT has issued more notices to residential construction sites as part of its crackdown on safety in the industry, this time targeting the Gungahlin suburb of Throsby.

The independent regulator shut down one site in the suburb on Wednesday 21 April, due to multiple safety breaches which included an unsupervised electrical apprentice and a risk of falls.

Inspectors also issued 31 improvement notices, eight prohibition notices and four infringement notices, to the value of $11,520, across the suburb.

Of the 19 sites visited by WorkSafe last week, only one was compliant.

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ACT Work Health and Safety Commissioner Jacqueline Agius said inspectors found issues like unsafe scaffolding, amenities not being maintained and workers not following safe work method statements.

“This is the third time we have been out to Throsby as part of Operation Safe Prospect,” Ms Agius said.

“I’m disappointed to see there has not been an improvement in work health and safety standards at residential construction sites in this suburb.

“We are well past the time for industry to take action and start improving the safety culture at residential construction sites.”

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

and enjoys the lowest rate of unemployment nationally, there is inherently more capacity to absorb significant price growth without becoming a burden on housing affordability.

Local finalists for REIA awards announced Director of local real estate agency Maria Selleck Properties, Maria Selleck, is in the running to be named residential salesperson of the year at the upcoming Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) awards.

REIA’s national excellence awards will be held in Darwin in June with the ACT represented in 14 of 20 categories.

Independent is up for residential property management team of the year, while Sentia is a finalist for commercial agency of the year.

LJ Hooker’s Alison Austen from the Gungahlin office and Susan Weaver from the City office are also among those being recognised, in the operational support and business development manager categories respectively.

Local agency Ashby Partners is in the running for two awards: small residential agency of the year and residential property manager of the year for director Melissa Escreza.

In the commercial realm, Burgess Rawson’s Guy Randell is in the running for commercial salesperson of the year, while Colliers International’s Phillip Parker is a finalist in the commercial property management category.

The remaining ACT finalists are: Belle Property Kingston – large residential agency of the year; Capital Buyers Agency – innovation award; Zoe Ferrari, CBRE – operational leadership award; Jonny Warren, Jonny Warren Properties – marketer of the year; and Claire Corby, Capital Buyers Agency – buyer’s agent of the year.

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recent sales

under the hammer

87A Hopetoun Circuit, Yarralumla

$1,950,000 Hive

9 Fenwick Place, Belconnen

$620,000

Belle

16 Francis Street, Yarralumla

$1,910,000 Blackshaw

4/48 Knoke Avenue, Gordon

$615,000

LJ Hooker

283 Wanna Wanna Road, Carwoola

$1,750,000 Gilbert

4 Mckid Court, Charnwood

$610,000

LJ Hooker

16 Green Street, Narrabundah

$1,600,000 Belle

53/4 Pearlman Street, Coombs

$606,000

Hayman Partners

27 Steinwedel Street, Farrer

$1,565,000 Carter + Co

15 Brigalow Street, Karabar

$600,000

McNamee

5 Lewin Street, Lyneham

$1,476,000 LJ Hooker

1/60 Henty Street, Braddon

$585,000

Home by Holly

10A Woodgate Street, Farrer

14 Staunton Place, Googong

$1,463,000 McNamee

67 Tay Street, Watson

$584,000

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17 Amicus Street, Moncrieff

$1,250,000 Independent

1/36 Morell Close, Belconnen

$580,000

LJ Hooker

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29 Dobbin Circuit, Nicholls

$1,160,000 Home by Holly

3/51 Sandover Circuit, Amaroo

$570,000

Luton

80 A'Beckett Street, Watson

$1,155,000 Home by Holly

31/210 Newman Morris Circuit, Oxley $566,000

McIntyre

33 Turbayne Crescent, Forde

$1,090,000 Independent

7/5 Weddin Circuit, Palmerston

$563,000

Home by Holly

115 Powell Drive, Carwoola

$1,065,000 Elders

12/60 Jacaranda Drive, Jerrabomberra

$560,000

Blewitt

62 Davenport Street, Dickson

$1,060,000 Ray White

3/16 Wellington Street, Ngunnawal

$540,000

McGrath

27 Huelin Circuit, Flynn

$1,055,000 LJ Hooker

44 Tepper Circuit, Kambah

$540,000

Sadil Quinlan

3 Hooton Street, Forde

$1,020,000 LJ Hooker

16/815 Horse Park Drive, Amaroo

$502,000

Canberry

26 Castlereagh Crescent, Macquarie

$1,010,000 Impact

104/253 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham

$500,000

Blackshaw

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24 Shapiro Street, Denman Prospect

$950,000

LJ Hooker

7/204 Macfarlane Burnet Avenue, Macgregor $495,000

Upside

8/28A Dooring Street, Braddon

$925,000

Carter + Co

8/75 Elizabeth Jolley Crescent, Franklin $462,345

LJ Hooker

1 Wadeye Street, Crace

41 Tempe Crescent, Googong

$880,000

McNamee

6/11 Earle Street, Lyneham

$455,000

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13 Feilman Street, Taylor

$867,000

Harcourts

15/45 West Row, City

$440,000

Whitcombe

72 Guthridge Crescent, Wanniassa

$861,000

McCann

161/45 Catalano Street, Wright

$425,000

Belle

10 Halford Crescent, Page

$850,000

Edge

21/21 Braybrooke Street, Bruce

$421,500

Carter + Co

3 Mees Street, Taylor

$825,000

Impact

116/311 Anketell Street, Greenway

$420,000

Carter + Co

4/25 Margany Close, Ngunnawal

$760,000

LJ Hooker

32/23 Tay Street, Watson

$420,000

McGrath

38 Degraves Crescent, Wanniassa

$745,000

Hayman Partners

2/35 High Street, Queanbeyan East

$397,000

EstateRealty

6/42 Dengate Crescent, Moncrieff

$740,000

Canberry

1/177 Badimara Street, Fisher

$390,000

LJ Hooker

12 Westerman Street, Casey

$730,000

Luton

36/39 Benjamin Way, Belconnen

$370,000

Independent

23 Heagney Crescent, Chisholm

$725,000

Solely

148/45 Catalano Street, Wright

$360,000

McCann

87/9 Braybrooke Street, Bruce

$715,000

Hive

23/2 Eardley Street, Bruce

$355,000

The Property Collective

8A Rolph Place, Gilmore

$710,000

The Property Collective

134/8 Baudinette Circuit, Bruce

$355,000

Independent

11/15 Eldridge Crescent, Garran

$668,000

Cream

194/325 Anketell Street, Greenway

$338,000

The Property Collective

11 Holyman Street, Scullin

$665,000

New Door

3/20 Solly Place, Belconnen

$318,000

LJ Hooker

24 Halifax Close, Palmerston

$648,000

Canberry

40/126 Thynne Street, Bruce

$312,500

CTC Property Group

94 Oodgeroo Avenue, Franklin

$622,000

Morrissey Property

40/8 Correa Street, O'Connor

$305,000

LJ Hooker

438 Antill Street, Watson

$620,000

Belle

Data is provided by agents. Source: Realestate.com.au

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Delightful Deakin Deakin 203/2 Grose Street In the popular and high-end Ambassador complex in Deakin, apartment 203 is centrally located with access to all Canberra has to offer for both work and play.

“On arrival to the complex you are greeted with an uplifting sense of space with an impressive, welcoming concierge style foyer, a sun-drenched communal lounge and reception room,” says Michael Potter Real Estate principal, Michael Potter.

“A spacious, light-filled courtyard offers panoramic vistas over the stunning, manicured complex gardens.”

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with effective use of natural ventilation, performance glazing on the windows, under-tile heating and fully ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning.

“Apartment 203 is tucked away on the ground floor and is sleek and modern with high-end features throughout,” says Potter, “characterised by a comfortable open plan living area, sleek modern kitchen, designer ensuite and main bathroom which services the two segregated bedrooms.”

The 130sqm (approx.) courtyard has been professionally landscaped with irrigated planter boxes and is the ideal space for entertaining family and friends with access to

the bedrooms, study nook and living area.

Inside, the modern kitchen is home to an integrated fridge and dishwasher as well as feature lighting, and timber-look ceramic tiles that continue throughout the home’s living areas.

Storage is abundant throughout, with built-in robes, cabinetry in the study nook, bathroom storage, separate laundry and some space outdoors for gardening materials.

The Ambassador complex boasts secure entry with intercom access and on-site visitor parking, as well as sleek, modern design both inside and out with a range of artworks on display and landscaped

common areas.

“Apartment 203 is a wonderful find in a prime, Inner South location with a buzzing, vibrant restaurant and shopping hub across the road and all amenities in the area at your doorstep,” says Potter.

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION FRIDAY 10AM-2PM A secure low maintenance lifestyle

The Grange Deakin Located in one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs, The Grange Deakin retirement village offers you independent living in your own private home close to medical facilities and just 300m from the Deakin shops, home to an IGA supermarket, pharmacy, post office and coffee shops.

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

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

A spacious open plan living and dining area

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Outdoor entertaining area

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Internal laundry and storage

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Reverse cycle air conditioning

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24 hour on site emergency staff

No stamp duty or building insurance required

resident run activities such as happy hours and craft groups.

Contact Michaela Howard 02 6129 1561 www.thegrangedeakin.com.au

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Please call for a private viewing Monday to Friday.

80/15 Coranderrk Street, City Convenience is what life is all about with this

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Luxurious finishes throughout.

centrally located apartment next to Glebe Park.

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Generous balcony with views

Immaculately presented and well positioned in

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Ducted heating & cooling

the development everything you need is only a

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Freshly painted, new window coverings.

short stroll away. On site pool and gym

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Ample storage

enhance the great lifestyle on offer with this

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Secure basement parking

home.

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Living 61m2, balcony 9m2

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, 12th May at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 1st May at 10:00am-10:30am Tue, 4th May at 5:00pm-5:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Benjamin Wilson 0420 375 976 Kaylene King 0409 574 178 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

10 Edgeworth Parade Coombs Positioned on a quiet street this North

facing modern townhouse offers a low maintenance lifestyle, located in the

• Northerly aspect to living and master bedroom • Double glazed widows • AEG cooktop and oven

central suburb of Coombs, the

• Prewired for roof solar panels subject to body

sure to please all buyers and investors.

• Double remote lock up garage with internal access

geographical heart of Canberra, will be

corporate approval

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 Wed, 26th May at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 1st May at 9:00am-9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Lukas Cole 0432 289 618

LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

19 Lanaba Street Crace

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Upon entering, you will be greeted by a

• Victorian Ash solid timber floors

natural light, clean lines and impressive

• Covered outdoor alfresco

family home offers privacy for both

• Outdoor kitchen with built in BBQ, sink

sense of unrestricted space filled with

design. Single level design, this exclusive entertaining and simple family living.

throughout living areas entertainment deck and fridge

• Security system and keyless entry

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, 15th May at 1:30pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 1st May at 11:00am - 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Troy Thompson 0408 694 917 Virginia Stoker 0434 610 698 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

12 Donald Horne Circuit, Franklin Discover a wonderful sense of charm from the

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moment you arrive. Enjoy a split level design,

dining

perfect for segregation. Two of the bedrooms are

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on the ground floor and the third is up-stairs

and soft-close drawers

adjacent the large study area with views over the

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Al-fresco area with awning

pond, perfect for the work from home set-up.

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Secure automatic double garage

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Ducted heating and electric fireplace

Spacious, north-facing open-plan living and Entertainers’ kitchen with Caesarstone benchtops

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, 15th May at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 1st May at 10:00am-10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

21 High Street Galong Attractive weatherboard cottage,

updated kitchen & bathroom. Effective internet. Climate control: RCAC, ceiling fans, slow combustion fire. Electric hot

water. Landscaped grounds, oversized

double garage. Town water, 10,000L tank, bore

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• 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 living • Recently renovated roof • Double block, landscaped, children’s playhouse • Welcoming village community, 60 minutes ACT

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For Sale $330,000 _______________________________________________ View Sun, 2nd May at 10:00am to 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Naish Stormon 0488 164 426

• Land: 2409m2, Living: 140m2, Garage: 63m2

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

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

27 McMahons Road Galong Attractive double brick residence - some features of its former life including the

vault!! Significant potential to be a superb, comfortable home of 3-4 bedrooms.

Internet access is effective – working from home is more than possible.

• 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 3 living • Re-wired, re-plumbed 12 years ago • Recently renovated roof • Double block, Double Brick throughout • Welcoming village community, 60 minutes ACT

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• Land: 2946m2, Living: 161m2, Garage: 20m2 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

63 Denny Street Latham Situated on an impressive 876sqm block in Latham is this fabulous 3 bedroom

home. With a leafy and private setback, the front also features an extended

verandah, perfect for watching the world go by as you enjoy your morning coffee.

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• RZ2 876sqm block • Large kitchen with built in dishwasher • 2 elevated outdoor entertaining areas with stunning views • Double lock up garage

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Auction Sat, 15th May at 10:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Jenna Dunley 0478 012 822 Sarah Turnbull 02 6255 3888

• Close to Kippax centre and local schools

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

55 Werriwa Crescent Isabella Plains Positioned on a quiet loop street this single level duplex has “great bones” to work with but is in need of a little TLC to bring it back to its former glory. If you are a first home buyer, downsizer or investor and prepared to do the work; then do not waste this sensational opportunity to capitalize and create your dream home. Inspect today!

• Open plan kitchen family room • Generously sized bedrooms • Two good sized living areas • Gas cooktop

• Gas heating and hot water

• Situated close to Parkland and local schools

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 Wednesday 12th May at 6:00pm at LJ Hooker Canberra City 182-200 City Walk, Canberra City _______________________________________________ View By appointment, contact the agent _______________________________________________ Agent Andy Greenberger 0400 819 650 LJ Hooker Canberra City/Weston

8 Burin Street Ngunnawal Three bedroom homes with multiple living

• 3 good size bedrooms with robes

play, you can entertain outdoors and you

• Great size low maintenance yard

areas, a good size yard where kids can

have privacy are a rare find today. This freshly painted home will not last long.

• Covered outdoor entertaining area • Space for parking multiple vehicles • Walk to schools, shops & transport • Living size: 121m2, Land size: 496m2

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

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Auction | Online Wed, 12th May at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 1st May at 9:30am - 10:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

SOLD

23 Hemmings Crescent Richardson This exceptional single level, is designed

• Rumpus room could double as fourth

family to live in comfort.

• Double gates in rear fence for vehicle

providing the perfect inspiration for living,

• Generous garage with separate

sought-after location.

• Additional carport

for a lifetime of enjoyment and for a

Immaculately presented throughout

set in a beautiful treelined crescent in a

bedroom or home office access

workshop space at 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 Sold prior _______________________________________________ View Contact us for details _______________________________________________ Agent Brian McPherson 0401 354 540

LJ Hooker Woden 6223 2620

22 Larakia Street Waramanga Nestled in the heart of the Woden Valley is this gorgeous three-bedroom dual

occupancy. Whether you are downsizing or starting your journey into home

ownership, you will not be disappointed

with the charm and warmth that exudes from this home.

• Three spacious bedrooms with built in wardrobes • Beautifully renovated throughout • Updated bathroom with full bath & separate toilet • Reverse cycle heating and cooling • Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Electric cooking • Open plan kitchen, dining, living

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, 12th May at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 1st May at 10:45am to 11:15am _______________________________________________ Agent Ryan Hedley 0458 440 375 Andrew Browne 0403 169 259 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

36 Elimatta Street Reid One of the things that draws people to the inner suburbs of Canberra, apart from the sheer convenience of location, is the

charm and character of the older areas.

Built in 1927 of double brick and terracotta tile construction, 36 Elimatta Street is the epitome of our city’s early architecture.

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• Large 1,476m2 block • Hydronic heating, slow combustion fireplace and reverse-cycle air-conditioning • 10 minute walk to Canberra CBD • Because of its heritage charm, the home is heritage listed and the streetscape will never

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Auction | On Site Sat, 22nd May at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 1st May at 12:30pm-1:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431

change

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

12 Geoff Bardon Street Weston This outstanding residence, located within

• Dwelling size: 218.7m2 approx.

encapsulates breathtaking views of Mt

• Block size: 800 m2 approx.

the prestigious McCubbin Rise,

Stromlo and the Brindabella ranges,

Molonglo Valley, Coombs Pond and its associated wetland areas

• Garage: 36.62 m2 approx.

• UV: $513,000

• Rates: $3,566 approx.

• Land Tax: $5,418 approx.

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

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Auction | onsite Sat, 8th May 2021 at 1130am _______________________________________________ View Contact us to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

LJ Hooker Woden 6223 2620

37 Harbison Crescent Wanniassa Set on the high side of one of Wanniassa’s premier elevated streets, this outstanding family home is perfectly poised to

• Elevated block with incomparable views • Four generous, separate living/dining areas

showcase the rolling hills that surround it.

• Electric fireplace

unique residence providing five bedrooms

• Downstairs rumpus room

An abundance of space is on offer, this and four living/dining areas.

• 5 well-proportioned bedrooms • Automatic double garage

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 15th May at 11:00am _______________________________________________ View Sat 1st May at 12:30pm - 1:15pm _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119 Emma Robertson 0422 415 008 LJ Hooker Weston 6288 8888

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Not a sausage. No marketing costs, no commission, no out of pocket expenses until settlement.

Contact your local participating LJ Hooker Office LJ Hooker Canberra City LJ Hooker Dickson LJ Hooker Gungahlin LJ Hooker Kaleen

6249 7700 6257 2111 6213 3999 6241 1922

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LJ Hooker Kippax LJ Hooker Tuggeranong LJ Hooker Weston LJ Hooker Woden

6255 3888 6189 0100 6288 8888 6223 2620

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The Perfect Floorplan - Master Bedroom on the Ground Floor plus Two Living Areas. Architecturally designed with a focus on liveability and efficiency, the clean lines and contemporary inclusions ensure minimal lost hallway space. Your new home further impresses with an indulgent atmosphere of relaxation. It features a clever design with designated living/dining area opening out to a huge courtyard, plus the benefit of a second living area upstairs. Add the master bedroom on the ground floor, with the remaining two bedrooms upstairs, and you have the perfect floorplan ready for your entertaining. The quality on offer is obvious when looking at the kitchen. Not only does it have quality ILVE appliances, but the large kitchen also has a huge walk-in pantry and waterfall bench-tops, features not often found in townhouse living. Quality two-part roller blinds ensure privacy and shade protection, as well as a blockout layer. EER 6.0

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 10am Saturday 15th May

Inspect

Contact agent

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Manuka 6295 2433

Agent

Christine Shaw 0405 135 009

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 8988

Woden 6282 8686

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DEAKIN 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 1 CAR SPACE

203/2 Grose Street, ‘The Ambassador’ AUCTION VIEWING

CONTACT

Sat 15/5/2021, 12 noon onsite Sat 1/5/2021, 2.45-3.30pm Sun 2/5/2021, 11.45-12.30pm Tue 4/5/2021, 12.45-1.30pm Michael Potter 0413 830 598

A special place Apartment 203 is tucked away in the distinguished, high-end ‘The Ambassador’ development, is energy efficient with an open plan design.

Showcasing designer bathrooms and kitchen, segregated bedrooms, study and an abundance of storage. The oversized courtyard is private and secure and is a wonderful outdoor entertaining space. Complete with a formal entry foyer, communal reception room with kitchen, shared sunfilled lounge area and stunning, manicured complex gardens. EER 4

mpotter@mpotter.com.au

visit us at mpotter.com.au

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

Display Apartments Open For Viewing 2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin Open Times Saturday & Sunday — 10am to 4pm, Tuesday & Thursday — 4pm to 5.30pm Appointments are available on other days and times.

Contact James Smith 0422 774 441 or james@podprojectsgroup.com.au to book an appointment.

Jade Virtual Tours Take a virtual tour of 10 completed apartments & all private amenity 20m resort style pool, sun deck, residents gymnasium & rooftop terrace at jadegungahlin.com.au

Completed and ready to move in now.

2 beds

2 baths

2 cars

$480,000 - $630,000

3 beds

2 baths

2 cars

$590,000 - $640,000

3 cars

$800,000 - $1.1M

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

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Enjoy stunning mountain and water views.

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

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

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

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

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

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Unmatched floor plan designs.

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Rooftop alfresco area featuring pizza oven & BBQ.

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House-sized kitchens.

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visit jadegungahlin.com.au for virtual tours, all floorplans and pricelists

luton.com.au

AUCTION CHARNWOOD . 63 Bettington Circuit

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In a peaceful cul-de-sac, this inviting and updated home boasts an extra studio with separate entrance which is perfect as a home office or rumpus.

Ready to enjoy, the home offers a sunny north aspect to living areas and front bedrooms. Décor has been refreshed in neutral tones and polished timber flooring extends through living areas. Comfort is assured with a reverse cycle air conditioner, ducted gas heating and ceiling fans. A brand new stainless steel oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher feature in the smart kitchen. The private entertaining area overlooks attractive gardens. EER 0.5.

OPEN: Saturday 2.30-3pm, Tuesday 5-5.30pm AUCTION: On site 1pm, Saturday 15 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

AUCTION / CHIFLEY

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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

AUCTION SATURDAY 8 MAY 11:30AM ON SITE VIEW SATURDAY 17TH APRIL 1:00PM – 1:30PM CWM05289AA

AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

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

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Weston 12 Geoff Bardon Street

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Architecturally designed with an eye for detail, this outstanding residence, located within the prestigious McCubbin Rise, encapsulates breathtaking views of Mt Stromlo and the Brindabella ranges, Molonglo Valley, Coombs Pond and its associated wetland areas.

A contemporary lifestyle home finished to exacting standards, is just perfect for entertainers, families and busy professionals alike.

Enjoy outstanding 180-degree views of breathtaking sunsets and snow in winter from the hub of the home being the kitchen and adjacent open family and dining areas.

Ample glass ensures natural light floods the high ceilings of the formal lounge, kitchen, dining and family area all day in the winter months, with in-slab heating and a gas fireplace adding to the comfort and well thought out functionality of the home.

14 Birdseye Lane, Gungahlin LOCATION PRIVACY LIFESTYLE

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Master suite, walk in robe, ensuite & balcony Beds 2 & 3 are large with built in robes Ducted Gas heating & evaporative cooling Large family room and lounge room Family sized kitchen, with breakfast bar

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4B 2.5A 2G • Courtyard with fruit trees & electric awning • Minimum lawn maintenance with Faux grass to front and rear courtyards • Solar Power & fibre to premises • Public park at your doorstep

Open Saturday 1st May, 10.00-10.30am & Sunday 2nd May 3.30-4.00pm ally smith 86

Ally Smith | 0421 051 525 | ally@edge.com.au | Lic Agent: ACT 18402429 NSW 20230098 www. canberraweekly.com.au

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2 Harrison 64/40 Kings Canyon Street This impressive 62.8sqm apartment presents an ideal opportunity to secure a low-maintenance lifestyle of comfort and convenience. Perfectly located, it enjoys easy access to the light rail, Franklin shopping precinct, cafes, and bus services.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a piece of front row Australia?

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EER 6.0 Price $358,000+ View Saturday 1 May 3.20-3.45pm Agent Justin Taylor Mob 0414 701 465 Agent Dimi Romero Mob 0434 968 209 McGrath North Canberra Ph 6123 8000

59 QUEEN STREET, BOOROWA NSW 2586

For the first time ever, this unique beach-front property deliberately sited to maximise the views of beach, river & ocean is offered for sale.

Situated at Pambula Beach 3-hours south of Canberra on exclusive Coraki Drive, within metres of a secluded beach and nestled in native bushland where the Pambula River meets the sea. Built on 4 levels, this light airy home provides

stunning vistas of beach, river and ocean.

Adjacent to national parklands, it offers fishing, swimming, surfing, beachcombing and nature walks with cliff top platforms for panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

A quality residence, relaxing beach holiday escape or proven vacation rental asset - the choice is yours.

For more information, please contact Shane on 0481 381 608

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WIN! Hello... Is Any Body There? tickets Lady Amelia searches for new ideas for her latest mystery novel as Sir Malcolm sleeps off the excesses of another idle day. Meanwhile, a hapless victim arrives and is promptly dispatched by an unknown assailant. Smalls, the butler, and Mabel, the maid, try to assist the inept police but they are not in time to prevent another murder!

Eventually Miss Marbles arrives to reveal, Agatha Christie-style – the culprit.

If you’ve enjoyed Tempo’s Agatha Christie plays and liked their comedies in the past, then you’ll love – Hello...

Is Any Body There? by Ian Hornby; at Belconnen Community Theatre from 28 May to 5 June.

Bookings via canberraticketing.com.au or 6275 2700.

Thanks to Tempo Theatre, Canberra Weekly has 3 x Hello... Is Any Body There? double passes (valued at $70 each) to the Friday 28 May opening night performance to be won.

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Canberra Weekly competition winners The winners in our latest round of competition draws are: Ella Baché skincare: K Field, Wright It’s a Sin DVDs: J Dzirba, Kaleen; C Creevey, Dunlop; J Miko, Kingston; L Catelli, Amaroo; G Lohmeyer, Woden; G Watson, Chifley; F Anderson, Karabar; G Wolff, Kambah; M Dunn, Bonner; J Kartadinata, Lyneham.

Pop quiz: Mother’s Day prize pack

Here at the Canberra Weekly office, we receive all kinds of goodies from publicists and PR agencies. This week, to test how well you’ve read this edition of Canberra Weekly, we have a bundle of books and two big floral mugs to be won, worth over $200. Titles include: Mumlife by Paula Kuka – plus plenty more!

Simply tell us the correct answers to these three questions (answers in this edition): 1.

Who is the local author of Second First Impressions?

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My favourite things BROADCASTING “I love interviewing and having a chat with people. That’s my favourite part of working in the media. Whether we’re going live on radio or hitting record on a podcast, that rush of being there and communicating and bringing the best out of someone, that’s it.”

MY PHONE

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“I’ve now got a gadget in my pocket that can make a phone call, send an email, surf the web, buy a piece of gear, but most importantly create content. I’m always using it, either to record for radio or with the camera to take footage.”

MY DAUGHTER “Becoming a father has really put things in perspective,” Nick says. “My daughter Davina is my inspiration, because everything I do is for her. When you become a parent, it makes everything you do much more purposeful.”

Nick Risteski Broadcaster and commentator

Now in his fourth season calling the Green Machine as part of the Raiders on Mix team, Nick Risteski, known on the air as ‘Raider Nick’, still wakes up on game day excited. “It’s a childhood dream,” he says. “I called games in the loungeroom as a kid. It’s a really satisfying exercise commentating the game you love with the team you love to the people you love, the Canberra community.” Nick’s love for broadcasting is as strong as his passion for the Raiders and the Canberra community more widely. He enjoys putting the headphones on and interviewing people, always striving to bring out the best in his subject. Catch Nick calling the Raiders with the Raiders on Mix team, or listen to his weekly The Raider Nick Podcast with former Raider Paul ‘Ozzy’ Osbourne and co-commentator Phil Small; available on most podcasting platforms.

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MY GUITAR “I started playing guitar at a young age,” he says. “It gets the creative juices flowing and I find it very therapeutic to play the guitar. Any instrument is beautiful as you can never perfect it; it’s an infinity road … It evolves with you as you grow.”

MY CANBERRA RAIDERS JERSEY A former junior Raider, Nick’s jersey from his playing days remains one of his favourite possessions. “I actually took it for granted back then, but it’s only now later in life that I actually say ‘I ran out and went to war for my town wearing that jersey’.”

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LET’S RE-WRITE THE ENDING. VEHICLE SAFETY HAS EVOLVED. Vehicle safety features and the technologies that can help you avoid a crash are not future technologies, they’re today’s technologies.

AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) is fitted to a wide range of vehicle models - large, small, luxury and budget-friendly - and can reduce your chances of being seriously injured or worse, killed, on the road.

To find out if the car you travel in is fitted with AEB, visit

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