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This week... Greetings dear readers, just checking in to see how you’re travelling in mid2021 as snow falls on the mountains and Melbourne’s latest lockdown continues (hopefully on track to end shortly). I’ve been bundling up in layers to head outdoors and getting good mileage out of my thermals, scarves and woolly socks. Meanwhile, larrikin friends from tropical Queensland sent me a ‘care’ package this week containing hot chocolate sachets, instant hand warmers, Deep Heat, vitamin C lozenges, a vintage copy of Love in a Cold Climate – and a photo of them sipping cocktails by the pool in T-shirts and thongs, not a goosebump in sight. My response: “You call that winter? THIS is winter!” (apologies to Crocodile Dundee). Reasons to be grateful this past week include experiencing the world premiere of a brilliant new commissioned work, Symphony (2021) by Australian composer Paul Dean performed by the Australian World Orchestra at Llewellyn Hall on Wednesday, enjoying delicious food, excellent service and delightful company at Sage Dining Room’s new winter menu launch on Thursday, witnessing Sydney Dance Company performing their magic accompanied by the Australian String Quartet live on stage in Impermanence at Canberra Theatre on Friday, an inspiring night at the Conservation Council ACT Region World Environment Dinner at the National Museum of Australia on Saturday, a sunny weekend, line-dried washing and Vincent’s vegetable lasagne. - Julie Samaras
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news Over 560 businesses register for ChooseCBR discount scheme A total of $2 million worth of discount vouchers valid in over 560 Canberra businesses are now available as part of the ACT Government’s reworked ChooseCBR scheme. From Wednesday 9 June, customers who have signed up to the program will each day be able to access: $10 off when they spend $20 or more; $20 off when they spend $40 or more; and $50 off when they spend $100 or more. This means $80 worth of vouchers will be made available to registered customers daily. The ACT Government has been on the charm offensive with Canberra’s small business community over the past three weeks, pounding the pavement to sign up as many eligible businesses as possible. Eligibility requirements have expanded to allow any small business with a turnover of under $10 million to be accepted, doing away with the former JobKeeper criterion. Artists Shed owner Margaret Hadfield said she felt “indignant” about being ineligible for last year’s
trial because she wasn’t on JobKeeper but was delighted to be participating this time around. “I actually scraped through, and I was quite proud of myself,” Ms Hadfield said. “Being an artist I live off the smell of an oily rag. “It’s really nice to come around in the full circle,” she said. ACT Minister for Business and Better Regulation, Tara Cheyne, said more businesses are registering daily. “We’ve done an extraordinary amount of work just getting the word out,” she said. “I’ve been out going door-to-door myself with businesses.” Ms Cheyne said she has observed a “really big uptake” of new businesses signing up over the past three weeks. Businesses are still able to register for the scheme after it goes live, with around 20 businesses a day registering throughout the December 2020 trial. After the trial was criticised for a lack of exposure and promotion, this time around
Artists Shed owner Margaret Hadfield was unable to participate in last year’s ChooseCBR trial because the gallery didn’t qualify for JobKeeper but was delighted to be eligible this time around. Photo: Denholm Samaras.
participating businesses will be provided with a suite of materials in the form of a toolkit that comes complete with a QR code, posters, stickers, badges, social media content, and more. After an underwhelming take up in last year’s trial, Ms Cheyne anticipated the allocated funds may go “a little bit faster” this time. As at Tuesday 8 June, 58,000 customers are registered, 50,000 of whom rolled over from the trial. Anyone aged 18 or over can sign up to access the vouchers via choosecbr.act.gov.au - Denholm Samaras
Electricity price hikes for ACT households and businesses Electricity prices will increase for Canberrans from 1 July, the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (ICRC), the ACT’s economic regulator, announced on Monday. But the ACT Government said it would help 31,000 lower and fixed income households to pay their bills. The average household’s yearly electricity bill will increase by $195, and small businesses’ electricity costs rise by $751, estimates Dr Emma Campbell, CEO of the ACT Council of Social Services (ACTCOSS). For Canberrans on income supports and low incomes, Dr Campbell said, that means $195 less to spend on groceries, rent, or medical appointments. “It can also leave people with no choice but to turn off the heater and weather the Canberra cold.” As an immediate response, the ACT Government will: • Permanently increase the annual Utilities Concession by $50 to $750 annually. • Increase the Utilities Concession by $50 for 202122, taking the payment for next year to $800. • Contribute $1 million to the Utilities Hardship Fund over four years. • Establish a co-governed energy literacy and education program with the community sector; 10
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the government will contribute $950,000 over four years. • Expand access to the Utilities Concession to all those who hold an ACT Services Access Card, including asylum seekers. Through a community awareness program, the Government will encourage all households to ensure they are getting the best deals possible, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said. Around 40% of Canberra households have been on standing offer contracts for a long time, and lower prices were available. The government has directed the ICRC to make a new industry code under the Utilities Act 2000, to help Canberrans to compare electricity offers and get better deals from retailers. ACT consumers can also compare retail electricity offers by using the Australian Government’s website, Energy Made Easy. Consumers experiencing financial difficulties in paying their electricity bills should ask their retailer about payment plans and hardship assistance. Households and businesses in the ACT may be eligible for discounts and assistance to reduce their electricity bills through ACT Governmentsupported programs.
Energy efficiency was another way people could take control of their energy bills, said Shane Rattenbury, Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction. For advice on being more comfortable while using less power, visit www. actsmart.act.gov.au. The 74,000 households and businesses that have already participated in the government’s Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme save an average $300 per year for households and $5,200 per year for businesses. It also offers energy savings for lowincome households. ACTCOSS welcomed these initiatives, and urged the government to implement minimum energy efficiency standards regulations for rental properties, a commitment in the Parliamentary and Governing Agreement. “As the ACT moves towards net zero emissions, it is imperative that we see a just transition,” Dr Campbell said. “Today’s increase in energy costs is largely due to the ACT Government’s Largescale Feed-in-Tariff scheme, a component of the ACT’s 100% renewable energy strategy. To ensure Canberrans with the least aren’t disproportionally affected, we need to make sure this cost is distributed equitably.”
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political capital Parents voting with their feet on school failings That the ACT has a crisis in its health system is pretty much an accepted fact of life these days. What is generally less well-known – except among certain insiders – is that our ACT education system is just about as bad. In fact, it may be worse. Most people get appropriate treatment in ACT hospitals, but the evidence is mounting that most students in ACT government schools are getting suboptimal outcomes, and things are getting worse. In the last four years, the verdict on our education system from independent reviews has been consistent: our system is failing. In 2017, the ACT Auditor-General found that government schools on average “achieve negative results on every measure”. A study by Victoria University that year found ACT students are almost six months behind students in comparable schools by Year 5. The Grattan Institute branded the ACT “the worst performer” in the nation in 2018. NAPLAN testing measures literacy and numeracy among Australian students. NAPLAN testing confirms ACT students are slipping behind. The most recent test shows the ACT to be
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performing below NSW and Victoria, and below the Australian mean scale score for Numeracy in each of Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Shocking. I may share some of the blame for this. As education minister in the early 1990s, I promoted the system where individual schools exercised autonomy over management and teaching priorities. We thought this model would mean that parents would drive higher standards. The current evidence is that this approach may have been misconceived. Instead of pursuing excellence, it seems that overworked school leaderships are falling back on education “fads” about which there is little evidence of better outcomes for students. The recent unedifying headlines about Margaret Hendry School in Gungahlin, with angry claims from some parents that the “inquiry-based learning” practised there has deprived their kids of the basic tools for later learning, may be one example of this trend. Resourcing of schools is not to blame. We have the second-highest education funding per student in Australia, and the smallest class sizes.
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Excellent inputs, but the outcomes don’t reflect this investment. And talking up the government system, as the ACT education minister unfailingly does, is no substitute for tackling these appalling outcomes. Incidentally, the “insiders” I refer to in the first paragraph, who have worked out the problem with ACT government schools, are ACT parents. A welleducated population like ours usually knows a dud school system when it sees one. And it certainly sees one in this town. The evidence of that? Despite the mantra about “government good, private bad”, a higher proportion of ACT parents enrol their kids in non-government schools than anywhere else in the nation. It says a lot, in a government town like Canberra, that parents abandon government schools in such large numbers. And the independent report cards on those schools suggest the rot is far from over.
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Anzac Hall will be demolished after the NCA approved early works for the Australian War Memorial’s $500 million expansion. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.
NCA approves controversial War Memorial expansion The 20-year-old Anzac Hall is set to be demolished after the National Capital Authority (NCA) approved early works for the controversial $500 million redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial (AWM). The NCA gave the works the green light on Monday 7 June, despite strong public opposition
to the project, citing consistency with the National Capital Plan. The approved works will also include excavation, the relocation of services, and the removal of 140 trees with 455 to be retained. In a statement, NCA Chair Terry Weber said the AWM would be required to plant an additional
250 native trees as a condition of approval. “The full landscape plan describing the species and location [of the trees] will form part of the Public Realm works application to be submitted to the NCA in 2022,” Mr Weber said. The plans have long been met with public backlash, citing concerns the expansion would see the AWM turned into a “military museum” and lose its standing as a memorial and place of solemn reflection. Other concerns included the removal of mature trees, particularly the eucalypts, and the loss of the recently built and architecturally significant Anzac Hall. The NCA said of the 601 submissions received in relation to the project, only three were in support. The Australian Institute of Architects, which has long opposed the plans, slammed the
NCA for “ignoring” community feedback and expert advice. “Australia’s regulatory framework has failed Australians at every step of this abomination of an ‘assessment’ process,” said former National President and spokesperson for the Institute’s ‘Hands off Anzac Hall’ campaign, Clare Cousins. She said it created a precedent that could “endanger” Australia’s other pieces of public architecture. Earlier this year, AWM director Matt Anderson said replacing Anzac Hall would “increase the space available to honour Australian servicemen and servicewomen involved in modern conflicts and operations, which is the best outcome for the Memorial’s future”. The AWM plans to remain open during the redevelopment. Early works are expected to begin later this month. Anzac Hall was closed in March in preparation for its demolition. - Libby Kimber
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news Only one in 10 public statues in Canberra are of women, but that could soon change. Labor MLA Suzanne Orr presented a petition in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday 2 June calling for greater representation of historical women. The petition wants the Assembly to commission a statue of a woman by 2023, and to name five new streets after women. It states that most public statues, streets, and suburbs in the ACT commemorate men. “It is important for women and girls to have women role models present and celebrated in the public space after whom to model themselves, as they cannot be what they cannot see,” the petition reads. Jasiri Australia, a young
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women’s political enterprise, started the petition, which more than 200 people have signed. The petition will be referred to the Standing Committee on Economy and Gender and Economic Equality. Ms Orr noted that of 30 gendered sculptures listed on the artsACT website, 16 were of men – 10 historical figures, six abstract (fathers, sons, Icarus, cadets, football players). But of the 11 sculptures of women, only one was of a historical figure. The rest were abstract: mythical serpent queens, sisters, dreaming in the nude, shopping, driving, stepping out of the house, embodying separation, civic pride, whimsy, or naïveté. The Greens supported the petition. “Too often new statues
in this city, like in most cities, have celebrated yet another old white man,” MLA Jo Clay said. “We have more than enough old white men on pedestals in this town. What we need is a bit more Yoniconography [womb symbolism].” Fewer than half of Canberra streets were named after women, Ms Clay stated. Exceptions are Cook and Chisholm, where streets are named after notable Australian women; while those in Franklin, Richardson and Gilmore honoured writers and journalists, particularly women. Tara Cheyne, Minister for the Arts, will review the Public Art Guidelines to better embed inclusion and diversity. The Greens also want the government to fund a ‘Women’s
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Emma Davidson, ACT Minister for Mental Health, with students at Campbell High School.
Helpings of YAM give moral fibre to teenagers A mental health program introduced last year has reduced stigma around anxiety and depression, students at Campbell High School say. Over a month in first term, every Year 9 student at the school took part in the Youth Aware of Mental (YAM) Health Program. Funded by the ACT Government, YAM promotes
mental health and addresses suicidal behaviour in young people, explained Emma Davidson, Minister for Mental Health. “It focuses on prevention and early support by helping young people develop skills to deal with stress and crisis, to identify signs of distress in peers, and to feel confident in seeking
mental health support – knowing where to go, who you can turn to, and how to help,” Ms Davidson said. The course targets 14- to 16-yearolds, an age when peers have the greatest impact on what people do, said Carisse Flanagan, acting CEO of Mental Illness Education ACT. “After this program, I was able to tell when my friends were down, and I’ve been able to help them get better,” Jayden said. “Some of my friends are still not OK … but I know who to contact if they’re not feeling good, and how to pick them up.” This is the second year the program has run at Campbell High. Last year, more than 3,000 Year 9 students at 14 ACT schools – public, Catholic, and independent – took part. Worldwide, more than 60,000 teenagers in 16 countries have participated. The Black Dog Institute’s evaluation measuring the effectiveness of the program will be published later this year. Campbell High principal Steve Collins said YAM has been beneficial both for severe cases of poor mental health, and for solving some of the ups and downs of everyday adolescence. Year 9 student Ryan said the program was the first time his
peers were able to have a big, open discussion about mental health in a safe space. A lot of students hadn’t heard about mental health, or didn’t talk about it if they were depressed, he said. In high school, Elsie agreed, everybody pretended they were mentally fine – but YAM made them realise that stress and anxiety were common. “Nobody had to feel humiliated.” The course takes place in contact groups (homeroom), facilitated by the Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing, in collaboration with Mental Illness Education ACT. Through discussions and role-playing, students can talk about or act out mental health and other issues. “Roughly half the 15- and 16-year-olds in this city have been through this program,” Ms Davidson said. “That means if a couple are having a conversation about how they’re feeling and what’s going on in their lives, chances are at least one of them will know what to do about that, who they can talk to. Young people are not on their own when they’re dealing with these things. We’re all here for them.” - Nick Fuller
New Road Policing Centre to be built in Hume ACT traffic cops will have a new workplace next year, and their commander promises it will be “the best equipped police station in the ACT”. About time, some might feel; the current Traffic Operations Centre (TOC) in Belconnen is “atrocious”, according to the police industry body. The new, 6,000 sqm building in Hume, will contain office space, training rooms, labs, and workshops to examine vehicles involved in serious and fatal collisions, said Mick Gentleman, Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Eighty police officers – 18
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including the crash investigation team, Road Planning, Emergency Management and Planning, and Radio Technicians – will be stationed at the new facility, as well as 25 cars and 17 motorbikes. The ACT Government has allocated $4.9 million for the new facility, expected to be completed by December, and leased the site for 15 years. Police will move into the building next year. The Australian Federal Police Association has welcomed the news, saying the current facility posed a significant health and safety issue and was not fit for purpose.
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Canberra Street Cat Alliance volunteers feed anywhere from 50 to 200 cats throughout Canberra’s industrial precincts daily through their trap, neuter, release program.
Canberra Street Cat Alliance calls for cat containment exemption Local charity Canberra Street Cat Alliance is concerned the city-wide cat containment requirements outlined in the ACT Cat Plan 20212031 will affect its work and result
in a spike in Canberra’s street cat population. A small volunteer group that works to reduce Canberra’s population of unowned cats via
a trap, neuter, release (TNR) program, the Alliance primarily works with cat populations living in the industrial estates of Hume, Mitchell and Fyshwick. Alliance president Vanessa Parton said she has no issue with cat containment in suburban areas but believes flowing that on to Canberra’s industrial precincts will require them to cease their TNR program. “As a reputable rescue, I’m not going to send my trappers out and break legislation; it’s a $1,600 fine as well, but we’re just not prepared to do that,” she said. The Alliance will seek an exemption for cat containment in industrial areas so they can continue their work. “We do have the same objective as the ACT Government, so we do want to reduce the number of cats on the streets,” Ms Parton said. She said the main benefit of conducting TNR as a cat management strategy over trapping and killing is that you maintain each colony’s preexisting territories. “By trapping and killing those cats you’re actually creating a void which then allows cats in the outer areas to move in,” she said.
“By maintaining the colony through TNR, you’re preventing further kittens being born and you’re also maintaining the territory, so natural attrition over the years will see that colony die out.” Ms Parton said industrial precincts lack the wildlife component found in suburban Canberra, and the Alliance maintains its TNR colonies with volunteers feeding anywhere from 50 to 200 cats daily. “In the industrial areas because there’s not the wildlife component and these guys aren’t hunting to survive,” she said. Having operated since 2014, Ms Parton said the Alliance is a trusted, reputable charity that for many is a “first port of call” when they encounter street cats. “When people realise they’re going to trap and kill, they’re not going to call the relevant authorities,” she said. “There’s going to be a massive influx of kittens being born because we can’t operate,” she said. The ACT Government was contacted for comment but did not respond by print deadline. - Denholm Samaras Read an extended version of this story at canberraweekly.com.au
Icon recognised at architecture awards Canberra’s iconic bus shelters have been recognised at this year’s ACT Architecture Awards for their contribution to the Territory’s landscape. The Clem Cummings bus shelters were awarded the Sir Roy Grounds Award for enduring architecture, the some480 dotted around Canberra recognised for their “simplicity, functionality and materiality”. A total of 24 awards were handed out at the awards last week, including top gong, the Canberra Medallion, which went to ‘House 20
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for Hiroko’ by architect Anthony Knobel. The O’Connor home also took out the Malcolm Moir and Heather Sutherland Award for Residential Architecture. As well, former National President of the Australian Institute of Architects, Clare Cousins, was awarded the Presidents Medal, in part for her work in campaigning to save the ill-fated Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial. Find more on the awards and the full lists of winners at canberraweekly.com.au
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Plea to repair Fix My Street
I agree with my old Assembly colleague, Gary Humphries (CW, 3 June 2021, p6), that amongst many young people there is “deep cynicism about the democratic process, and that a nihilistic generation, inured in hopelessness is a signpost for trouble,” but I do not agree with his assumption that the Australian Government is somehow dragging the change (sic) on climate change. It concerns me that our schools, universities and institutions are spreading falsehoods and that the facts are not being taught to our young. China is the biggest polluter and from 2005 to 2018, it increased its emissions by 71%. In the same period, Australia dropped its emissions by 18% giving us the best record in the world apart from
The Fix My Street website has recently been revamped and this upgrade was intended to provide an overall improvement to Access Canberra’s online services. This may eventually make it easier to report broken footpaths and driveways or potholes but what Canberrans want is for their streets to be fixed as quickly as possible. We contacted Access Canberra using the Fix My Street website in January 2021 to let them know that the road, concrete driveways and footpaths at and around O’Dea Place, Holt were in a condition that posed a safety hazard. No response was provided by Access Canberra, so we contacted the Minister for City Services, Chris Steel, in March 2021 requesting that action was taken to remedy this unacceptable situation. There are now white arrows painted adjacent to the cracked and crumbling driveways and a small section of concrete footpath has been removed and replaced with cold mix asphalt. Progress of sorts but the safety hazards remain. We understand that there a lot of streets in Canberra to repair and maintain but we do not consider that it is fair or reasonable to wait for almost six months to make our street safe. We ask that Chris Steel repairs Fix My Street. - Residents of O’Dea Place, Holt (name and address supplied)
Denmark when it came to actually reducing emissions. We are doing the walk while other countries (e.g. NZ - a small 2% drop over the same period) are only doing the talk. In the last five years, China has built 350 coal fired power stations and has another 127 planned. We are responsible for 1.1% of the world’s emissions and China for 30% and rising. Australia could cease to exist tomorrow and the world’s emissions would continue to rise. If we seriously want to continue to have reliable base load power whilst continuing to cut our emissions we should go nuclear like all the other 19 G20 countries have. - Bill Stefaniak, Narrabundah ACT. Disclaimer: The statistics in this
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St John Paul II College students Mahi Agarwal and Zara Pathan, along with teacher Shaylie Maskell, will be taking part in the Ration Challenge to stand in solidarity with children who are living as refugees. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.
Taking the ration challenge Numerous students and teachers at St John Paul II College in Nicholls will be eating like a refugee for a week in solidarity with children who are living as refugees. Leading up to World Refugee Day
on Sunday 20 June, 14 students and four teachers will be living off a box of rations containing the same quantities as those distributed to Syrian refugees in camps in Jordan – just a small amount of rice, beans, chickpeas,
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lentils, fish, oil and flour. The money raised from the Ration Challenge will provide emergency food, healthcare, and life-saving support to Syrian refugees in Jordan, including families hit hardest by the coronavirus. Year 8 student Zara Pathan is participating in the challenge for the second time, after raising $250 in 2020. She said she was inspired to participate in the challenge after hearing about it in her Social Justice group. “I wanted to raise awareness for what is going on in the outside world because, yes we get the news, but we don’t really know what it feels like until we put ourselves in their shoes,” Zara said. “It was a really fun experience; it was a bit hard, but I got through it.” According to Act for Peace, an international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia, nearly 80 million people are living as refugees in communities that, even before the current pandemic, experienced high levels of food insecurity. In 2020, Year 10 student Mahi Agarwal participated in the Refugee Experience, an overnight challenge where the students camp like a
refugee overnight. She said she wanted to try the Ration Challenge this year to gain a more in-depth experience of living like a refugee over an extended time, especially following the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I want to participate because I know my privileges,” Mahi said. “They [refugees] shouldn’t suffer, so I wanted to share that with them. It’s not fair that we get all this stuff, we get everything we need handed to us and they don’t get anything.” Open to all ages, some of the teachers at St John Paul II College are also participating in the challenge to show their support and to help set an example for the students. Teacher Shaylie Maskell has never participated in the Ration Challenge before and admitted she was a little nervous about the lack of variety in the diet. However, she said it was important for both teachers and students to participate. With just over $7,800 raised by 7 June, the students of St John Paul II College are hoping to reach over $10,000 to make a difference to those in need. - Erin Cross To register for the Ration Challenge, visit schools.rationchallenge.org.au
Legal service seeks support Take the Bake Challenge Support the annual Bake for Babies fundraising campaign for the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation (NICF) which helps fund medical equipment for sick and premature newborn babies of the Canberra region. Bake for Babies will run from 1 June to 31 August 2021 So there is lots of time to host a Bake Sale at your home, workplace, school or anywhere that bakes your fancy and help us raise some dough to help sick babies!
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Canberra Community Law (CCL) has provided free legal services to poor and disadvantaged Canberrans for almost 35 years – but the community legal centre now seeks $550,000 from the ACT Government to survive. Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee argued on Wednesday 2 June that the ACT Government should provide funding certainty for CCL within seven days. Short-term funding from the Commonwealth to help CCL will end on 30 June. The CCL is Canberra’s only free specialist law service in public housing, Centrelink, and race and disability discrimination.
Without urgent funding certainty from the ACT Government, Ms Lee argued, CCL would need to cut staff and to reduce its service capacity by 20%. Around 170 of Canberra’s most vulnerable people would go without the legal services they needed. Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury said he was aware of funding pressures CCL and other community legal centres faced. However, the government could not support Ms Lee’s amendment as it stood. The August Budget would provide the funding certainty Ms Lee requested, but the Budget cabinet could not provide an answer within a week.
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news ACT schools embrace road safety tool to save young lives Roadset, a free online road safety educational tool aimed at pre-driving teenagers, enjoyed its ACT launch on Monday 7 June at St Edmunds College, Canberra. The resource will initially roll out through 19 ACT schools and was developed by the Australian Road Safety Foundation with $2.1 million of Commonwealth Government funding. Foundation founder and CEO, Russell White, said the driving force behind Roadset is the statistic that road trauma is the largest killer of young Australians aged between one and 14 and is second only to youth suicide in those aged 14-25 years. “When I first read that statistic, to me that was a very shocking and surprising statistic and I really felt that we needed to do something more holistically about that,” Mr White said. The Foundation believed it “absolutely essential” to provide educational intervention to try and address those statistics and also better prepare young people to be road users
once they start to drive. “A lot of people when they think of fatalities and think of road trauma, they often just think of drivers,” Mr White said. “In actual fact, it’s vulnerable road users who made up half of that fatality rate. “There’s a lot of space in that pre-driving age, so it’s looking at things like distraction, how to become a better passenger, how to become a better pedestrian or a cyclist.” According to the Australian Road Deaths database, the number of road deaths in the preceding 12 months to April 2021 in the 0-16 age bracket was 67. For the 2020 calendar year, there were 55 deaths in the 0-16 age bracket, and 47 in 2019. “If we look at the new targets that Australia’s got in terms of reducing road trauma, we’ve got an enormous amount of work to be done, and clearly education needs to play a critical role in that,” Mr White said. Speaking at the launch, ACT Senator Zed Seselja said the youth road death statistics
reminded us “how important it is that we have a number of strategies for preparing people to be safe on our roads”. “When I saw that statistic … I was shocked by it, I was not aware of that, and I think most Australians would be surprised by that. “[Roadset] is a free program, so my message to teachers, principals, parents and others involved in our schools is to get behind it, take this program up, there’s nothing to lose there.” Head of health and physical education at St Edmunds College Canberra, Joel Richardson, said he felt it was important to sign up for the program as it equips students to “understand the road and use it in a safe way”. “Having something interactive is really important,” he said. “We find our boys do best when they have ownership of their learning … and this being a program that allows them to go through at their own pace and scaffold their learning to suit their needs, allows them to do it.” - Denholm Samaras
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Mark Vincent: A Tribute to Mario Lanza Australia’s beloved tenor Mark Vincent will be at the Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 10 July with his show that pays tribute to Mario Lanza. A Tribute to Mario Lanza will see Mark perform the songs from his #1 Classical Crossover album that pays homage to the Italian-American tenor and Hollywood film star of the 1940s and 1950s. Tickets are on sale now via theq.net.au Canberra Weekly has 3 x double passes to experience Mark Vincent in concert on 10 July to be won.
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WIN! Harper Collins winter book packs Win 1 of 4 book packs to welcome in winter thanks to Harper Collins. You bring the blankets and we’ll supply the books! We’re giving away two great new Australian books to welcome the arrival of winter. The pack includes historical fiction title The Thief by Allison Butler set on the chilly Anglo-Scottish border and Stella Quinn’s rural romance The Vet From Snowy River. Each pack is valued at $59.98.
Canberra Weekly competition winners The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: May subscriber cookbook bundle: G Marra, Manuka. Potted Potter tickets: L Smillie, Weston Creek; J Young, Nicholls; M Penalurick, Ngunnawal. Dream House film passes: K Mitchell, McKellar; S Gye, Theodore; M Dunn, Bonner; R Cummins, Watson; C Solley, Queanbeyan West; F Eccles, Torrens; B Furton, Latham; H Warren, Waramanga; S Barry, Curtin; M Tallarida, Bonner.
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sport Inaugural Brumbies Legends inducted Foundation Brumbies and Wallabies icons George Gregan, Stephen Larkham and Joe Roff were announced earlier this month as the inaugural Brumbies Legends inductees. The trio were officially inducted on Friday 4 June at the State of the Union lunch, which recognised the 25th anniversary of Brumbies Rugby with players from both the 1996 and 2001 Super Rugby winning squads in attendance. The Brumbies Legends initiative has been established to recognise exceptional men’s and women’s players of international significance.
McKellar joins Wallabies set-up Meanwhile, Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar has been called upon to coach the Wallabies forwards for the upcoming international rugby season in an assistant role. McKellar will be seconded from the organisation for the 2021 Test season before returning to Canberra ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby campaign.
Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar has been called upon to coach the Wallabies forwards for the upcoming international season in an assistant role. Getty.
The appointment comes on the back of McKellar successfully reshaping the Brumbies rugby program to re-establish it as one of the country’s finest since taking the reins in 2017. In that time, he has coached the side to consecutive Super Rugby AU Finals including their famous 2020 title win. “I’ve learned a lot about the game, and myself, as coach of the Brumbies and I believe this is the natural step in my progression and development,” McKellar said.
Scott stood down by Raiders Canberra Raiders centre Curtis Scott has been stood down from “all duties” by his club as the NRL Integrity Unit investigates his alleged involvement in a nightclub brawl. Security camera footage from Canberra nightclub Kokomo’s dated Sunday 30 May 2021 shows a man believed to be Scott punch another man several times before being swiftly removed by staff. In a statement released on Monday morning, 7 June, the Canberra Raiders said they would make “no further
comment on the issue” until the investigation was complete. This developing drama comes amid a horror run both on and off the field for the Raiders, who currently sit 14th on the ladder having lost seven of their last eight NRL matches. At the end of May, a highly publicised immediate release was granted to English half-back George Williams. It came when the “situation became untenable” following multiple requests by Williams due to homesickness.
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GIVIT donation of the week: Warm men’s clothing GIVIT works with 400 charities whose services range from homelessness support, Indigenous services, youth support workers, mental health programs, humanitarian aid and care programs. Some organisations are struggling to keep up with demand for warm, durable clothing for men. GIVIT would like to encourage men of all ages to take the time and see what quality items in the closet are not being used and could potentially be passed on to someone in need. A warm jacket, good pair of pants and a jumper could literally be a life saver for one of the thousands of men around the capital region who are living in extremely vulnerable circumstances. To donate, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search by category “Teen and Adult – Clothing & Shoes”, location “ACT”. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.
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Canberra City Evening: The next meeting is a daytime meeting on Wednesday 9 June 11.30am at Yowani Country Club, Lyneham. Guest speakers: the Botanic Gardens Growing Friends Group. Lunch and drinks are individually purchased from Yowani’s menu. More info: Jan 0408 869 955. Queanbeyan Evening: The next meeting is on Wednesday 16 June 6pm at Vanilla Pod Café, Riverside Plaza. Cost: $31 for twocourse meal. RSVP to Sue on 0448 427 237. Yerrabi: The next meeting is on Thursday 17 June 11.30am at Eastlake Gungahlin. For more information or to RVSP and then join us for lunch at the Bistro afterwards, please email June via june3@iinet.net.au by 13 June. Woden: The next meeting is Tuesday 22 June 11.30am at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden. Cost: $30 includes twocourse meal. Guest speaker: Maria Slater regaling us with her travel tales. RSVP to Maureen on 0427 383 343 by 16 June.
Bloomsday Celebration The Canberra Irish Club in Weston Creek will hold its Bloomsday Celebration on Wednesday evening 16 June. With the Irish Community Players, the club invites patrons to come with them and their special guests on a journey through Dublin in 1904. Enjoy readings from James Joyce’s Ulysses with music and song and discover more about this great novel. Patrons are invited to dress in Edwardian costume with prizes for best dressed. Tickets: $25, includes a light supper; www.trybooking.com/765013.
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The third in Kippax Uniting Church’s series of Car Boot Sales will be held on Saturday 12 June 8am-12pm in the church carpark on the corner of Hardwick Cres and Luke St, Holt. Plus, you’ll find a few stalls in the hall, including craft supplies, handmade crafts, cakes and home produce. Donations accepted Friday 11 June. More info: email carbootsale@kippax.org.au
Winter Woollies stall Calvary Hospital Auxiliary is holding a Winter Woollies Stall on Thursday 17 June 8am-4pm in the Main Foyer, Calvary Public Hospital, corner Belconnen Way and Haydon Drive, Bruce. There will be a wide variety of handknitted and crocheted goods including beanies, jumpers, mittens, children’s clothes, rugs, quilts and more, all at bargain prices. All proceeds go towards the purchase of medical equipment for the care and comfort of Calvary Public Hospital patients and staff.
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Burlesque for bat rehabilitation The bushfires in 2020 devastated the local bat population. Looking to help in any way they can, Dracula and his minions are hosting two nights of Vintage Horror Burlesque – with proceeds going to bat rehabilitation. The infamous Elvira Mistress of the Dark has donated signed merchandise to be raffled at the shows to raise even more money for the bats. At Canberra Irish Club on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June; tickets via Eventbrite (search vintage horror burlesque show).
Arts Society Lecture
On Monday 21 June at 6 pm at the National Library, Dr Sam Bowker, senior lecturer at Charles Sturt University, will give a talk on ‘Art of the Infinite Sky: The Art History of Astronomy’. To register, please contact the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society at adfasmembershipcanberra@gmail.com or Sally on 0420 536 409 (leave a message). Cost: $30 (payable at the door), includes refreshments.
Ocean Decade Australia Ocean Decade Australia invites you to the 2nd Ocean dialogue at Questacon, Canberra or online on Tuesday 22 June 1pm (free event), featuring a diverse panel of ocean experts. Australians are already undertaking and planning amazing activities that benefit our Ocean. But how do we collectively know about these activities, programs and projects; take part in them; and/or create new ones? How will we track the achievements (and the attempts that don’t go to plan) to know we are making a difference and to inform decisionmaking? Join us to be part of the discussion. For more info: oceandecadeaustralia.org
Marymead’s Winter Garage and Plant Sale Come along to Marymead’s Winter Garage and Plant Sale on Saturday 26 June 9am–1pm at 255 Goyder Street, Narrabundah. There will be plants, clothes, books, homewares, jewellery, bric-abrac, handbags, craft, toys, accessories and more! All proceeds will go to Marymead. More info: call 6162 5800 or email events@marymead.org.au
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Hug your mug This week, we’re settling down by the fire, drink in hand. Food writer Libby Kimber brings you two recipes that are guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.
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160ml full cream milk
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240ml thickened cream
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100g Koko Black dark chocolate shavings
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Combine milk and cream in a saucepan and stir gently on low heat.
Add all ingredients to mixing glass, stir and strain into a cocktail glass.
Once simmering, remove from heat. Add chocolate shavings and whisk until completely melted.
Garnish with orange zest.
Return to the heat and bring the hot chocolate back to a simmer. Then it’s ready! Best sipped somewhere cosy. Recipe and image courtesy of Koko Black.
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players, but the opportunity to write for a full orchestra doesn’t come along too often. “Usually if you get a commission rarely more than three to five minutes … It’s really bold by the CSO to say ‘let’s have a major work.” The Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s Classic Afternoon will be performed at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 19 June 2pm; cso.org.au - Denholm Samaras
Head of the ANU School of Music, Kim Cunio, has composed a new work, CO2 and the Ice Core, that will be premiered at the CSO Classic Afternoon on Saturday 19 June. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.
That’s arts and entertainment The elements reign supreme at CSO Classic Afternoon
While it won’t be a disco-infused boogie wonderland when the Canberra Symphony Orchestra explore earth, wind and fire in their upcoming Classic Afternoon, the music will be of a standard befitting the legendary outfit. The elements of earth, wind, air, and fire will be unpacked through four pieces in a dynamic program directed by Concertmaster, Kristen Williams. The Orchestra will take to the sky with Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, before diving into the tempestuous waters of Welsh composer Grace Williams’ Sea Sketches, and bristling with Haydn’s spirited Fire symphony. The element of earth takes on new meaning and urgency with a commission from head of the ANU School of Music, Kim Cunio, titled CO2 and the Ice Core. Cunio told Canberra Weekly he was asked by the CSO to compose a work relating to the most pressing issue of social justice to him, which is climate change. 36
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“Like all of us, climate change is such a big thing, right; we’ve got this sleeping cliff we’re about to fall over,” he said. “I just kept thinking … What’s the role of art, is it possible for art to aid this thing and make us think about it.” With a significant research element behind it, CO2 and the Ice Core is centred on recordings of gas escaping 180,000 yearold Antarctic ice, and coal being ground in modern India. “It’s like this visceral sound informing our whole lives has become the data for a piece of music,” he said. “It’s actually a bit of an experiment for me … A lot of my music has a research component but it’s not quite like this.” Running at approximately 20 minutes, Cunio praised the CSO for giving him the opportunity to create a piece of such length – it’s been three years since he last composed a major orchestral work of this scale. “I’m immensely excited; for composers, it’s not so hard to write something for one player or four
Centenary of iconic comic strip celebrated
The Royal Australian Mint is marking a century of one of Australia’s most iconic comic strips, Ginger Meggs, with a brandnew exhibition. Mint CEO Leigh Gordon noted that since first appearing in the Sun Herald in 1921, Ginger Meggs has been brought into the lives of families across Australia and the world. “The exhibition will excite a sense of nostalgia in collectors and Ginger Meggs fans alike,” he said. Capturing the life and times of the lovable redhead, the exhibition features cartoon strips from the original 1921 comics created by Jimmy Bancks, as well as current cartoons drawn by Jason Chatfield. Mr Chatfield notes that Ginger Meggs epitomises the quintessential Aussie larrikin spirit, which has allowed him to thrive for a century. “It is a great honour to have my work and the work of Ginger
Meggs’ original creator, Jimmy Bancks, immortalised on these coins.” Ginger Meggs: 100 Years of Adventure is on display at the Royal Australian Mint, Deakin until 21 November; ramint.gov.au
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As part of the 25th anniversary of its national touring program, Opera Australia is bringing an exciting new production of Bizet’s Carmen, by director Matthew Barclay, to the Canberra Theatre Centre this July. This new production of the Bizet classic is set in Franco’s socially conservative 1950s Spain and follows the ill-fated relationship of a free-spirited gypsy woman, the fiery Carmen, and the passionate and ultimately destructive police corporal-turned-rebel, Don José. Barclay said he hopes this production enables newcomers to “fall in love with the opera”. “Carmen really has it all, some of opera’s greatest music and most famous tunes, Spanish flair, passion, tragedy and a truly enigmatic character in Carmen, but above all it’s about love,” he said. The tour also provides an opportunity for local Canberra children to experience this traditional art form with a professional company, by participating in the children’s chorus. Carmen will be performed at the Canberra Theatre Centre, 8-10 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Opera Australia is bringing an exciting new production of Bizet’s Carmen, by director Matthew Barclay, to the Canberra Theatre Centre this July. Photo supplied.
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Adventure calls and love conquers all in e y! this nostalgic musical journ The Owl and the Pussycat is an enchanting theatrical experience for families. Be swept away in this all-new opera with stunning vocals, interactive theatre and a troupe of musical Puffins. Aboard a magical pea green boat, this charming work explores the universal themes of love, adventure, harmony and acceptance.
5 - 7 JULY A very cheeky, very clever, utterly irreverent riff on Hamlet — made especially for your children. The Listies have pulled apart Shakespeare’s classic and glued it back together with hilarious costumes, loads of silliness and plenty of interactivity.
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Based on a true story, Robot Song illustrates the profound, transformative nature of creativity that when combined with unconditional love, becomes an unstoppable force. For Juniper, creativity opens doors into places she never knew existed, allowing her, for the first time, to be defined on her own terms. Robot Song is a deeply personal story. It shares an honest, intensely funny and often unconventional window into writer, director Jolyon James’ experience parenting a child on the Autism Spectrum.
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Burley & Brave: no small love for Canberra Scattered around a heritage 1920s home in Queanbeyan, brutalist bus stops and mini Black Mountain Towers can be found on almost every surface. All painstakingly designed and handmade by Marisa Martin and David Tynan, the miniatures are a passion project to show their big love for Canberra. Starting off at the local handmade markets, the duo has been creating iconic Canberra figurines for
Marisa Martin and David Tynan are the creative duo behind Burley & Brave. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.
almost seven years. Recently, after deciding to separate the Canberra-centric products from Suitcase Dollhouse, a creative business for handmade things, Ms Martin and Mr Tynan have officially introduced Burley & Brave to the world, with the popular products sold at POP Canberra and Splatter. Both Ms Martin and Mr Tynan grew up in Aranda, admitting to spending “a lot of time” in the bus shelters as teenagers, where their love for the iconic Canberra structures began. Ms Martin says she has always been a creative person and first fell in love with tiny things when making the clay figures for her short film, Tegan the Vegan. “What happened was I was making all my miniatures for my sets and I just discovered I really loved making little things,” she said. As an avid collector of mini cities, she couldn’t shake the idea that Canberra needed its own memorabilia. “You go to Paris and you can take the Eiffel Tower home with you,” she said. “We didn’t have that … I thought Canberra deserved to have the same.”
With a degree in archaeology and experience building things big and small, Mr Tynan helps to construct each miniature and writes a snippet of Canberra’s history to be included with every piece. He shares his business partner’s passion for the city’s iconic Clem Cummings bus shelters. “They were going to be fancy with electric lighting and a sort of sky light above them as well but that was all killed by the NCDC when he presented the plans,” Mr Tynan said. The duo admits they were a little surprised at the popularity of their products but have come to realise it’s nostalgia mixed with love for the Capital City that keeps bringing customers back. “A lot changed after the centenary; after 2013 there was a big push for loving this city and enjoying this city and seeing it in a different way,” Ms Martin said. The duo’s next task is to create dolls of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin to celebrate their contribution to the design of Canberra. - Erin Cross
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In 1971, formerly acclaimed American photojournalist W. Eugene Smith (Johnny Depp) receives a commission from his old boss Robert Hayes (Bill Nighy) at Life magazine to return to Japan to investigate the poisoning of Minamata residents. After refusing, a pair of Minamata citizens visit the reclusive photographer. Depp plays the quintessential photographer. With a scruffy white beard, unkempt locks, glasses, beret, constantly lit cigarette and bottomless glass of alcohol, the world-weary and pessimistic Smith is aware of his mortality and frivolous life. His long-suffering (ex) boss remembers the man and photographer Smith once was, and so believes in his ability to investigate the tragedy unfolding in Minamata and present it to the world.
Once in Japan with translator Aileen Mioko (Minami), Smith works to capture the effects of mercury poisoning on the villagers and, in doing so, becomes embroiled in the fight against the Chisso Corporation responsible for polluting the region’s water. Through Smith’s struggles with internal and external obstacles, he inadvertently gains the trust of the small fishing community necessary to fully utilise his talents. Depp completely inhabits Smith, a man with a sensitive soul although hardened by the world around him. It is through the commission in Minamata that Smith achieves a sort of redemption; joining the world he had turned away from and, in doing so, marking a measurable difference in countless lives. Verdict: Depp has never been better. An Oscar nod for sure! 4.5 stars. Minamata is showing at Dendy and Palace Cinemas. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net
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This week, Jeff Popple reviews three thrillers to read over the long weekend. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Falling by T. J. Newman Simon & Schuster, $29.99
Falling is a terrific thriller to read this long weekend, provided you are not flying anywhere! Former flight attendant T. J. Newman has written a scary tale about a pilot on the Los Angeles to New York flight who is put into an impossible situation when a terrorist seizes his family and threatens to kill them unless he crashes his plane. The pilot, Bill Hoffman, has less than six hours to thwart the terrorists on the ground, and in the air, and save his family and passengers. This is a thrill-a-minute read that rushes through some good twists to the final tense conclusion. Recommended.
Still by Matt Nable Hachette, $32.99
A more sedate and substantial read is Still by actor and author Matt Nable. Set in in a harshly described Darwin in 1963, it features a determined cop who has to face deepseated corruption as he tries to determine the truth about a series of brutal murders. This is a very evocative novel that excels in its characterisations and depictions of life in Darwin. Although it is set 60 years ago, the themes are just as relevant today and Nable does a masterful job of pulling his story together. A superbly written and credible novel that is a must for fans of Jane Harper’s The Dry.
Dead Ground by M. W. Craven Constable, $32.99
M. W. Craven is a rising star on the British crime scene and his award-winning series about Detective Washington Poe and civilian data analyst Tilly Bradshaw is a firm favourite with readers. Dead Ground opens with Poe summoned to a backstreet brothel in Carlisle, where a man has been beaten to death. It seems to be a simple assault and well outside Poe’s normal area of expertise, but it soon becomes clear that sinister forces are at work and Poe finds himself caught up in a complex case involving old crimes and new security threats. A confident and enjoyable crime thriller ideal for the long weekend.
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NGA: BOTTICELLI TO VAN GOGH: Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London, the first major international exhibition in Australia since COVID-19 at the National Gallery of Australia until 14 June; nga.gov.au
GRACE UNDER PRESSURE: A surprising, intimate theatre experience revealing the stories of health professionals, 10-12 June at The Q, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au
THE VERONICAS: Bring their first national tour in six years to Canberra Theatre, Civic, 15 June; theveronicas.com
BOOK LAUNCH: Dorothy Topfer’s new book, Past Presence will be launched at Paperchain Bookshop, Manuka, 10 June 5pm. RSVP: 6295 6723 or books@paperchainbookstore.com.au LEGENDS OF OL’55: Two of Australia’s rock and roll and TV legends, Frankie J Holden OAM and Wilbur Wilde, will play classics at Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, 10 June 8pm; Eventbrite. LIGHTBULB IMPROV: A night of comedy completely made up on the spot, 10 June 7pm at Smiths Alternative, Civic; smithsalternative.com PIALLIGO ESTATE: Pialligo Glasshouse will be transformed into a cabaret-style speakeasy for Songs & Sonnets Dinner & Show on 10, 11, 18 and 19 June 6-10pm; thepialligoestate.com.au
Legends of Ol’55, Frankie J Holden and Wilbur Wilde, at Harmonie German Club, 10 June 8pm.
MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE: Musica da Camera returns with Vivaldi Autumn, Saturday 12 June 2pm, Holy Covenant Anglican Church, Cook; trybooking.com/BQZKK RAPT IN FELT – REFLECTIONS: Canberra Region Feltmakers open their new exhibition at Textile Works Gallery, Chifley, 12-14 June; canfelt.org.au
21ST MANNING CLARK LECTURE: Stan Grant will explore how history shadows our world, 17 June 6pm at Manning Clark Hall, Kambri, ANU; trybooking.com/BRFJU KISS ME, KATE: A Queanbeyan Players production of the Broadway hit musical, 18-27 June at The Q, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au STEVE KILBEY AND THE WINGED HEELS: Perform their latest album Eleven Women at the Royal Hotel, Queanbeyan, 18 June 6.30pm. GINA JEFFREYS: The country music superstar will perform at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Friday 18 June 8pm; cscc.com.au
MILK: World premiere of a work created by locally based playwright and performer Dylan Van Den Berg, until 12 June at The Street, City West; thestreet.org.au
CSO: Canberra Symphony Orchestra presents Classic Afternoon: The Elements, at Llewellyn Hall ANU, Saturday 19 June 2pm; cso.org.au/events
MEGALO PRINT STUDIO: The Kingston gallery presents Defining Shapes – Creating Edges by Roslyn Kean until 12 June; megalo.org
TALLAGANDRA HILL: The Gundaroo winery hosts Darren Percival and Bill Risby playing their favourites from the Australian rock catalogue, Saturday 19 June 4.30pm; tallagandrahill.com.au
ANU CLASSICS MUSEUM: Tours of the museum’s collection of ancient Greek and Roman antiquities run on the second Friday of each month; call 0438 883 373.
LGBTIQ+ ELDERS DANCE CLUB: promoting social connection in healthy physical activity for those 55+, Sunday 13 June 1-3pm, Ainslie Arts Centre, Braddon; free, RSVP via Humanitix.
A POOCH AFFAIR: An awesome doggie day out, proudly supporting RSPCA ACT, at Exhibition Park in Canberra, 19 June 10am-3pm; $10 entry; facebook.com/apoochaffairaus
GINGER MEGGS - 100 YEARS OF ADVENTURE: An exhibition celebrating Australia’s most iconic comic strip at the Royal Australian Mint, Deakin, until 21 November; ramint.gov.au
GALLERY OF SMALL THINGS: The Watson gallery hosts their third Emerging Artist Support Scheme group exhibition, EASS2021, until 13 June; galleryofsmallthings.com
PACO LARA: The critically acclaimed flamenco guitarist presents an evening of Spanish guitar at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, 19 June 8pm; theq.net.au
BLUEY’S BIG PLAY: The acclaimed theatrical adaptation of the award-winning children’s TV series comes to the Canberra Theatre Centre, 12-13 June; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL: The best of German cinema that will have you saying “Ach du Lieber”, at Palace Electric, New Acton, until 13 June; germanfilmfestival.com.au
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PHOTOACCESS: The Dickson gallery hosts three new exhibitions, A Surrounded Beauty, Portrait, and Canberra Re-seen, 10 June-10 July; photoaccess.org.au CREATIVE JUICES: An exciting long weekend of creative arts with local food and wines at Contentious Character Vineyard, Wamboin, 11-14 June; contentiouscharacter.com.au
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Whether you’re camping or hiking through the great outdoors, remember to always pack winter essentials to help keep your pet safe. Items in your pack should include a portable water bowl, a spare waterproof coat, first aid kit and a towel.
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If you have a safe heating system, remember to keep it on a mild temperature when leaving your home so that your pet doesn’t suffer from heat exhaustion in your absence! If you regularly use a fireplace during winter, ensure the iron guard is placed over the fireplace when your pet is indoors, and remember that candles also pose a risk to pets.
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A private oasis Palmerston 87 Weddin Circuit This hidden oasis is tucked away in a quiet street, affording its owners resort-style, private living with rural-to-city skyline views. “Entertainers will love the multitude of outdoor and indoor living spaces,” says Blackshaw Gungahlin principal, Michael Braddon, “from stunning open family and meals area with beautiful, vaulted ceilings and French doors that lead out onto a magnificent veranda with views to Black Mountain, to the gorgeous kitchen with waterfall stone benchtops, large lounge room and dining room”. And let’s not forget the sparkling pool, with adjacent, covered deck for entertaining or relaxing poolside. Braddon says this is the perfect home for families who love to entertain: “with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, rumpus, ample living space and numerous outdoor areas, there is space for every member of the household”. “The segregated master suite features its own wellness retreat with adjoining spa and sauna, as well as walk-in robe and ensuite. “This home boasts a variety of quality inclusions, including a
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Loft-style living Belconnen 119/99 Eastern Valley Way High above the Belconnen Town Centre, this penthouse apartment is loft-style living at its best. Taking advantage of its position, the home boasts three separate balconies and floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows – ideal for taking in the surrounds and the glimpses of Lake Ginninderra. Bastion Property Group partner Theo Koutsikamanis says this is the ideal haven for a professional couple, with over 110sqm of living space in a premier location. “It’s walking distance to everything: Lake Ginninderra, CISAC, Belconnen bus interchange and Belconnen Mall. “I personally haven’t sold anything like this in over 11 years of selling real estate,” he says. “Once inside you don’t feel like you are in Canberra.” The first floor of this spacious apartment boasts a dining space and living area with double-height, north-facing windows, as well as a spacious balcony. The modern kitchen includes quality appliances 50
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and plenty of bench space – a must for apartment living. Upstairs, you’ll be seeing double with two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one ensuite) and two balconies. A study area provides the perfect place to work from home, overlooking the apartment from the mezzanine and out to the views across Belconnen. Enjoy a sense of community, too, with a barbecue area on level three of the building and a swimming, pool, gym and communal gardens on level two. “To truly appreciate this loft apartment, an inspection is a must,” says Koutsikamanis.
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Government to develop new asbestos buyback scheme
Mr Fluffy loose-fill insultation inside the walls of a Canberra home. File image.
A new buyback scheme will be set up by the ACT Government for properties affected by loose-fill asbestos. The new program is in large part a continuation of the current buyback program, which is set to close on 17 August, but will only apply to properties found to have loose-fill asbestos after that date. ACT Sustainable Building
and Construction Minister, Rebecca Vassarotti, said since the commencement of the current scheme, five additional properties containing loose-fill asbestos had been identified and it was reasonable to assume more could be found after the August cut-off date. “It is possible there could be additional affected properties in Canberra’s older suburbs that are
yet to be identified as containing loose-fill asbestos insulation,” Ms Vassarotti told the Legislative Assembly last week. “It is understood in addition to Mr Fluffy-installed loose-fill asbestos … bags of loose-fill asbestos were available for purchase and were used either as stand-alone insulation or mixed with other insulation products.” “By not continuing a buyback program … it would be inconsistent with the ACT Government’s commitment to eradicate loose-fill asbestos from the ACT residential community.” Ms Vassarotti said as at the end of April this year, 992 out of the 1,027 affected Canberra properties identified by the scheme had been demolished. For more on this story, visit canberraweekly.com.au
Weekend auction results According to preliminary Domain data, 71 properties were scheduled for auction this past weekend on Saturday 5 June. Of that 71: • 61 were reported • 53 were sold, taking the ACT’s clearance rate to 87% - up from 57% this time last year • Seven were passed in • One was withdrawn • The median sale price was $980,000
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138/140 Thynne Street Bruce Situated on the first floor this apartment
with a Northerly aspect features an open
plan layout drenched in natural light from the large window with sliding glass door
leading out to a good-sized balcony, the perfect spot for your morning coffee.
• Reverse cycle air-conditioning unit • Open plan living • Balcony • Bathroom with ensuite access • Walk through robe • Secured car space with storage cage • Currently tenanted on month to month basis at $370 per
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.
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For Sale _______________________________________________ View Sat, 12th June at 11:00am-11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Sarah Turnbull 0429 331 456 Jenna Dunley 0478 012 822 LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888
14 Bessell Lane Casey This one-bedroom surveillance unit is nestled away in a quiet location in
Springbank Rise. With a light filled open
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• Split level design
• North facing bedroom with a walk-in robe
plan kitchen and living room with a
• Generous sized living area
surprise.
• Balcony with elevated views
northern aspect this unit is sure to
• Situated in a quiet location
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• Fully enclosed private courtyard
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
22/11 Wimmera Street Harrison Prestige apartment – comfortable,
• Main with walk-in, ensuite, balcony
or a young family, balcony and living
• Climate controlled by RCAC
convenient living for a professional couple flooded with winter sunlight. Superb
location in central Harrison representing
an outstanding opportunity for investors.
• Gas continuous flow hot water
• Two car spaces, large storage cage • Bus stop 250m, light rail 150m
• Living: 88m2, Rates: $1,405.10pa, Land Tax:
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Auction | Online Wed, 30th Jun at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 12th Jun at 9:30am to 10:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Naish Stormon 0488 164 426
$1,695.17pa
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
1/63 Pearson Street Holder
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A magnificent opportunity to obtain an
• Immaculate three bedroom town home
located in the sought-after Hillside Court
• Expansive private and fully enclosed
exceptional three-bedroom townhouse,
complex. This well maintained town home
• Open-plan living with separate dining courtyard
has been designed with family living in
• Reverse cycle spilt system to the living
on a large scale.
• Lock up garage with internal access
mind, ensuring low-maintenance lifestyle
area
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 Wed 23rd Jun at 5:30pm _______________________________________________ View Sat 12th Jun 10:15am - 10:45am _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119 Emma Robertson 0422 415 008 LJ Hooker Weston 6288 8888
39 Gascoyne Circuit Kaleen As Cute as a Button!
• Double garage
Entry level into Kaleen has never been or
• 745m2 land
looked so nice. Elevated from the street this is as cute as it gets when you are looking to call Kaleen home.
• Renovated kitchen • RZ2 zoning
• Remote control garage door
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, 23rd Jun at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 12th June at 10:30am-11:00am Sat, 12th June at 12:45pm-1:!5pm _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922
31 Tyrrell Circuit Kaleen Immediately appealing, this gorgeous architectural style home is certainly a
standout. In beautiful condition, this one
of a kind, three bedroom ensuite home is sure to tag at your heart strings.
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• Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning • 864.8m2 Block • North facing • Built-in robes to all bedrooms • Updated bathroom • Renovated ensuite
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, 23rd Jun at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat 12th June at 9:aam-9:30am Sat 12th June at 11:15am-11:45am _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922
103/5 Burnie Street Lyons
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Enjoy beautiful natural light in this stylish
• Living size: 75 m2
home buyer or investor. Be ready to
• Year of Construction: 2014
2-bedroom apartment, perfect for the first embrace a fantastic lifestyle with everything at your fingertips.
• Balcony size: 8.4 m2
• Rates: $1,647 p.a (approx.)
• Land Tax: $2,008 p.a (approx.)
• Body Corp: $4,528 p.a (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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LJ Hooker Woden 6223 2620
8 Macalpine Close, Mckellar Very few renovated homes are finished to
• Ducted reverse cycle zoned air
immaculately presented home in the
• Gas Hot Water
on a quiet street, this home offers a move
• Led Down Lights
this caliber, It will be hard to match this
sought-after suburb of McKellar. Situated
in option with absolutely nothing to do but unpack and enjoy the lifestyle on offer.
conditioning
• All Soft Close Draws • Double Glazed Windows Throughout
• Floor to Ceiling Tiles to all bathrooms
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, 26th of June 1:30pm _______________________________________________ View Thu, 10th of June at 6:00pm-6:30pm Sat, 12th of June at 11:00am-11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700
7b Attunga Street Ngunnawal This home is ideal as a first home, or if you
• No body-corporate fees
your investment portfolio. With open plan
• Gas wall heater and north facing
are downsizing or even an addition to
living, a central kitchen with new stove
and oven, a large north facing deck and low maintenance garden.
• New stainless-steel stovetop and oven windows
• Large entertaining deck with shade sail • Close walk to bus stop, shops, and
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Auction Sat, 26th Jun at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 12th Jun at 10:00am to 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072
primary school
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.
LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999
32 Scrivener Street O'connor Beautifully positioned in one of O'Connor's renowned tree lined streets, 32 Scrivener
Street offers an opportunity rarely seen in
• 613sqm Block, 18m Frontage • 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms + studio/3rd bedroom
today's market. First home buyers,
• Master with additional study/nursery +
will be able to take advantage of what is
• Internal laundry and seperate toilet
investors, renovators and builders alike on offer with this home.
ensuite
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Auction| Onsite Sat, 26th Jun at 12:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 12th Jun at 11:15am to 12:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew White 0406 753 362
• Slow combustion fireplace
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
15 Belconnen Way Weetangera Whether you are a buyer wanting to buy your next
• Flat RZ2 block of 1267 m2
home in a great neighbourhood, An investor
• Self-contained flat with bathroom and
looking for a sound long-term property investment or a developer looking to purchase to enhance and resell. Whatever your position, 15 Belconnen Way, Weetangera has the potential to suit your
kitchen • Renovated kitchen and meals area opening onto patio • Spacious living-room filled with natural light
dream. 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, 3rd Jul at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 12th June at 10:00am -10:30am Sat, 12th June at 3:00pm - 3:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Alex Ogbonna 0423 535 024 Tim Russell 0416 087 834 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922
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102.4sqm XXXsqm
RIVETT 4 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM 4 CAR SPACES
6 Morrell Place AUCTION VIEWING
CONTACT
Sat 26/6/2021, 11am onsite Sat 12/6/21, 10.30-11.10am Sun 13/6/21, 10.30-11.10am Wed 16/6/21, 5.30-6pm Alisa Lawrence 0404 066 119
Family memories are made here This delightful family home, now offered for the first time in 43 years, has been fastidiously maintained and updated and offers busy families the perfect place to settle down. Room for all the family is assured with three distinct living areas encircling the stunning, ‘heart-of-the-home’ kitchen with feature skylights while overlooking the private north facing garden and entertaining areas. EER 0.5
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56 Shewcro� Street, Watson - $1,400,000
20 Brinsmead Street, Pearce - $1,400,000
93 Hopetoun Circuit, Yarralumla - $3,500,000
15/5 Gould Street, Turner - $485,000
1 Wadeye Street, Crace - $1,220,000
42 Jansz Crescent, Griffith - $2,220,000
5/11 Giles Street, Griffith - $383,000
3 Winchester Street, Casey - $945,000
93 Jackie Howe Crescent, Macarthur - $1,300,000
62 Magrath Crescent, Spence - $825,000
23 Marulda Street, Aranda - $1,100,000
1 Housley Street, Casey - $1,073,000
Call Maria Selleck 803/6162 1234 0417 258 803/
20/114 Athllon Drive, Greenway - $325,000
12 Tuthill Place, Calwell - $975,000
REIACT residen�al Salesperson of the Year Award 2020 | REIACT Best Small Agency of the Year, six �mes REIA Na�onal Award, Best Small Residen�al agency of the Year 2013 | REIACT Hall of Fame, Best Small Residen�al Agency 2021 REIACT Small Agency Print Adver�sing Award, twice
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Gorgeous, Sun-Drenched Home on One Level
Relax within this spacious sun-drenched home located in a quiet and private cul-de-sac. Set on a spacious 700 sqm block in a sought-after and convenient Palmerston, this four-bedroom home has been designed to offer peaceful family living that streams gracefully from the open-plan interiors to the outdoor entertaining areas. Enjoy open-plan living with the Hampton-style kitchen at the heart of the home and family and living areas providing ample space for guests, children and teenagers alike. Accommodation includes a segregated master bedroom suite with a walk-in-robe and ensuite, three generous-sized bedrooms, all with built-in robes, large bathroom and laundry. The home offers cleverly designed multiple floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors to allow maximum natural sunlight to stream through all day long. Enhanced by an unbeatable location close to great schools, Gungahlin CBD, Belconnen, Civic, the golf course, yet nestled in a safe and private setting, this beautiful property is the perfect executive home for the growing family. EER 4.0 REIACT residential Salesperson of the Year Award 2020 | REIACT Best Small Agency of the Year, six times REIA National Award, Best Small Residential agency of the Year 2013 | REIACT Hall of Fame, Best Small Residential Agency 2021 REIACT Small Agency Print Advertising Award, twice
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View Sat 12 June at 3:45 - 4:30pm Agent Maria Selleck (02) 6175 8001
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Palmerston 6 Ariah Place
www.luton.com.au
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20 DOYLE PLACE KARABAR
When you visit 20 Doyle Place, you can just feel the amount of love and attention bestowed on this wonderfully maintained family home. Culdesac living is always highly sought-after by families, and nestled away on one of Karabar's elevated pockets, the position in Doyle Place ensures your views stretch for what seems to be forever. Karabar is fast becoming a most desirable location so close to Canberra, and Fairlane Estate presents an opportunity to establish a realistic foothold in a very tight market. When visiting, you will see no stone has been left unturned in terms of how well the owners have maintained this home. The flexibility of the floorplan means the TV room could be a study, a dining room or even bedroom four. Inside offers all you need, and the views are incredible. The solid timber pergola is a feature in itself, together with the most amazing landscaped gardens. So much to offer and such amazing storage rooms downstairs. New Listing
Belconnen 6147 3396
City & Inner Nth 6248 8310
Coastal 4472 4758
Gungahlin 6241 9444
Manuka 6295 2433
Projects 6260 6600
Qbn & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005
Auction
On site 11am Saturday 26th June
Inspect
Sunday 13th June 12-12:45pm
Office
Manuka 6295 2433
Agent
Christine Shaw 0405 135 009
Tuggeranong 6296 7077
Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 5009
Woden 6282 8686
Display Apartments Open For Viewing 2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin Open Times Saturday & Sunday — 10am to 4pm, Tuesday & Thursday — 4pm to 5pm Appointments are available on other days and times. Contact Marcus Allesch 0424 409 873 or marcus@podprojectsgroup.com.au to book an appointment.
Jade Virtual Tours Take a virtual tour of completed apartments & all private amenity 20m resort style pool, sun deck, residents gymnasium & rooftop terrace at jadegungahlin.com.au
20m Resort Style Pool & Sun Deck
Unmatched Floorplan Designs
Rooftop Alfresco Area Featuring Pizza Oven & BBQ
House Sized Kitchens
Come and see why everyone is saying that these are Gungahlin’s best apartments! Completed and ready to move in now. 2 beds
2 baths
2 cars
$520,000 - $620,000
3 beds
2 baths
2 cars
$590,000 - $620,000
Penthouses
$890,000 - $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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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: •
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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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MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSION 2/54 Totterdell St, Belconnen Auction on site: Wed 30 June, 12:00pm
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REGISTER YOUR INTEREST NIK BROZINIC 0400 280 728 JAMES CARTER 0413 974 912
carterandcoagents.com.au (02) 6176 3443
NOW SELLING A quality development of 24 serviced village residential building lots The Meadows offers an attractive selection of lots ranging from 1366 sqm to 2149 sqm. Delayed settlements with anticipated completion late 2021, early 2022. Sales Plan available on request. The Meadows 17 South Street, Murrumbateman
Anne Williams 0418 207 291
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2 Bedroom Townhouse - Easy stroll Central Nowra CBD - UNDER $400,000 9/109 Moss Street Nowra
Price: $396,800
Park the car & walk everywhere with ease from this well designed (approx 68m2) 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom unit with allocated off street car space is located perfectly for someone wanting a convenient easy lifestyle for under $400,000! The unit is within a level walking distance to the centre of Nowra’s major shopping centre, restaurants, fitness centres, parks, schools-private & public, sporting fields & Shoalhaven entertainment centre. Situated a short 2 min drive to Shoalhaven River, 9 mins to the coastal fishing village of Greenwell Point, 15 mins north to township of Berry & approx. 2.5 hrs to Sydney. The unit offers privacy & comfort, inside there is an abundance of natural light, an open plan kitchen, dining & lounge room provides a cozy space you will love coming home to. Boasting a fresh, light kitchen & bathroom (renovated in recent years); ceiling fan light, Built-in robes, an internal laundry/mudroom & 1 of the bedrooms has polished floorboards; everything is ready for you to move in & enjoy. This property is currently leased at $345 per week
Ring Christine today 0409 399 326 to inspect! christine@christinehunt.com.au
CLN: 10007612 | ABN: 67159632890 | PO BOX 461, BERRY NSW 2535
37 Clyde Boulevard Nelligen NSW
Fish, Ski and Boating all at your leisure With views over the Clyde River from 2 spacious entertainment decks, this could be your perfect weekender or new lifestyle! The heart of the home is upstairs with more views from the living room, dining and kitchen. Full length undercover area out the back with several fruit trees. Downstairs has a separate entry to create dual living (STCA). Huge 7x7.5m double garage. Only 65m to the waters’ edge!
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For Sale $680,000 - $720,000 View Sat 12th June at 12:30-1pm Agent Karen Van Der Stelt 0413 221 504 ljhooker.com/ZFYF8F
8-10 Annett Street MOGO NSW
3,129sqm
Mogo Town - the Berry of the South Coast! Sitting around 10km South of Batemans Bay and around 18km North of Moruya is the quaint artisan village of Mogo on the Princes Hwy. The area is a mecca for all things a little special and a little different! Fully serviced with zoning that allows both a residence and commercial. STCA consider a work from home option, hobby shop, micro brewery, or for developers an affordable housing option!
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For Sale $690,000 - $750,000
View Agent onsite Sat 12th June at 2-2:30pm Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 ljhooker.com/ZHKF8F
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$325,000
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Sorriso - Italian Restaurant & Take-Away
$220,000
Narooma NSW, 107 Campbell Street Well established Italian Restaurant with a great reputation for over 18 years. Sweeping views of Wagonga Inlet and the coastline from the rear dining area. Recently refurbished throughout. Well-equip kitchen. Financials available with signed confidentiality agreement. Inspections strictly by appointment with the agent.
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My favourite things ROXY Roxy (“the Roxinator”) is my keenest supporter, follower and shadow. Her ecstatic welcome back home is normally followed by a bit of ball tossing and then parking on my lap for cuddles.
SOUTH AFRICA Yielding from South Africa, I am a “bush person” and animals roaming in the wild is of keen interest to me. I follow the sighting of animals in the Kruger National Park in South Africa and many fantastic photos.
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CEO St Vincent de Paul Canberra/ Goulburn Barnie van Wyk is a passionate supporter and advocate of people in need. He believes “a life in service provides life”. He is the Chief Executive Officer of St Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn, overseeing 18 different support programs for vulnerable people, the over 1,600 Canberrans experiencing homelessness each night and a further 26,000 who are living below the poverty line, with 2,000 volunteers, 635 members and 187 employees. He is the Deputy Chair of Amelie Housing, a community housing provider of appropriate, secure and affordable rental housing, and a Board member and Secretary of other not-for-profit entities. Barnie is a passionate speaker, guest lecturer, panellist and promotes various fundraising appeals and advocacy positions in the media.
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MY GARDEN I love working in my garden, washing the cars (following the “wax on wax off” principle) followed by a good barbecue on a Saturday and catching a movie on the couch.
I go for walks every morning between 4.30 and 5am around Gungahlin Lakes. I call my mom in South Africa every day during my walks to check on her wellbeing and to balance the time to plan the day and strategise.
VINTAGE AIRCRAFT I am a qualified pilot (non-current) and all types of vintage aircraft are of interest. I don’t get the chance to fly that much anymore but absolutely thrive on being behind the “sticks”.
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