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Back in the 1960s, our entire primary school was volunteered to enter a competition to create a slogan and image for a new anti-litter campaign.

From memory, imaginative drawings of litter bugs and pleas to not be one were on trend; this was long before the “putitinabin” and “tosser” campaigns of later decades.

I raise this is as a soft intro into a rare rant about litter. Driving around our beautiful city lately, I’ve been struck by the appalling amount of rubbish strewn across the burbs – including what appeared to be takeaway meal packaging for an entire carload of people dumped outside the local school. Before any tossers litter, please be aware the world is not your garbage bin, so treat it with respect. Not only is litter unsightly, but it can cause all kinds of problems for wildlife and our waterways if it enters the stormwater system. Hanging onto rubbish until it can be disposed of properly is way better than polluting.

What’s frustrating is why we’re still having this conversation six decades on.

Reasons to be grateful this past week include a restorative long weekend, therapeutic gardening and yoga sessions, regular wheelie bin collections, nourishing green smoothies and curried pumpkin soup, the marvel of flight and visiting my parents and relatives in Cairns for Dad’s 84th birthday. Many happy returns!

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Local dentist Dr Stephen Lising is one of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout Champions, and has personally raised more than $50,000 for the charity to date. Photo by Kerrie Brewer. Shot on location in Braddon. See cover story, page 18.

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Jetstar CEO Gareth Evans (left) and ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr help plant some of Floriade’s first bulbs alongside local primary school students. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Jetstar announces Canberra-Brisbane fights Jetstar will fly into Canberra for the first time in the budget airline’s history, with a Canberra to Brisbane service launching on 2 September – just ahead of Floriade’s return to

Commonwealth Park in spring.

The low-cost carrier announced last week it will operate five return services a week between Canberra and the Queensland Capital on an Airbus A320 aircraft.

“I think the domestic aviation network is as strong as it’s ever been out of Canberra,” said ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr.

“Jetstar’s entry to the Canberra market will not only make travel from South East Queensland to Canberra cheaper and easier, but it will provide an opportunity to work with the popular carrier to promote our city across their extensive network,” he said.

Jetstar CEO Gareth Evans said he expects the route would be immediately popular and didn’t rule out exploring other routes to and from Canberra.

“Canberrans are probably no different to other people, they like to go on holiday. So we expect to see a lot of demand outbound from Canberra [to Brisbane], but Canberra’s a great place to visit as well,” he said.

Just in time for Floriade Jetstar’s September arrivals mean the airline is set to bring passengers from Brisbane just in time for the ACT’s annual flower

festival.

Floriade 2021 will run from 11 September to 10 October, and Mr Barr said it’s expected to bring a welcome boost to the ACT’s tourism sector.

The ACT Government is hoping for more than half a million visitors to this year’s event to inject more than $50 million to the local economy.

The theme for this year’s festival is ‘the future of flowers’, set to focus on sustainability.

Floriade will this year see one million bulbs planted in Commonwealth Park, as well as another 300,000 in Canberra’s suburbs after last year’s successful pandemic-induced community pivot. NightFest will be back, too, with four nights of live entertainment from 30 September to 3 October.

“It’s going to be a great celebration of spring,” Mr Barr said. “And it’s a great time to showcase the city to tourists.”

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‘Routine audit’ being conducted into ChooseCBR The ACT Government is conducting a “routine audit” of their ChooseCBR voucher scheme after nearly $400,000 worth of discounts was claimed in the first 48 hours of the program.

On Friday 11 June, the scheme was suspended for seven days after customers and businesses were plagued with technical difficulties implementing the vouchers at the point of sale and even just accessing the website.

An ACT Government spokesperson told Canberra Weekly an audit into the use of funds, an “inherent part of the scheme design”, was initiated last week.

“The audit process has not indicated any misuse at this point,” they said.

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“ACT Government is also working with more than 80 businesses to reimburse vouchers that they honoured but were not able to redeem.”

Shortly after the scheme was suspended, ACT opposition business spokesperson Leanne Castley MLA expressed scepticism around the legitimacy of the $400,000 claimed in two days.

“My question is how on earth has there been that much spent on a scheme that so far the website has been down for most of the time,” she said.

“I would love to know where the vouchers have been claimed because from all accounts there’s been only a handful of shops that have actually been able to make those vouchers work.”

Ms Castley said the suspension of the scheme was frustrating for both businesses and consumers.

“It is simply not fair and unacceptable for business owners, staff and customers to be put in this position.”

Around $389,950 worth of vouchers were claimed in the first two days of ChooseCBR after it went live on Wednesday 9 June, which far exceeded the $30,000 a day claimed in the December 2020 trial.

After being taken down last week, work has been conducted on the ChooseCBR system to improve its capacity to deal with “the very high volume of customer and business activity simultaneously”.

“A solution continues to be implemented and is being

IGA Deakin put a sign in their window on day two of the scheme, Thursday 10 June, to inform customers they were no longer accepting ChooseCBR vouchers due to technical difficulties. Photo: Facebook

tested over the coming days,” the spokesperson said. “We are continuing to work towards Friday [18 June] and will provide advice ahead of time.”

- Denholm Samaras

political capital Common sense dumped in West Belconnen Whenever the Federal Parliament sits, Canberra’s hotel rooms and coffee shops fill with Fly In Fly Out lobbyists. Their pleas for preferential treatment for one client or another resonate around Parliament House, particularly the Ministerial Wing.

But the most effective lobbyists in Canberra, by far, are the homegrown ones – determined local residents with a bee in their bonnet and a burning issue to prosecute. A federal minister might have the luxury of showing the door to an interstate carpetbagger, but an ACT minister who ignores a residents’ action committee backed by a 500-name petition can find themselves in a world of hurt.

That Canberrans make excellent lobbyists should come as no surprise. So many of them have worked in the public service, they know a government’s weaknesses and pressure points with the same precision that an acupuncturist inserts needles in a patient.

It has to be said that some of the issues pursued by grassroots Canberra lobbyists in the past have been nothing less than self interest dressed up as public interest. Many higher density housing developments have been opposed by

well-organised residents’ groups, some of which advanced arguments which, with the benefit of hindsight, now appear utterly spurious.

But not every campaign to preserve local amenity is mere selfishness writ large. Take, for example, the proposed closure of the West Belconnen green waste facility at the end of this month. Local residents have made a good case that closing a facility that permits recycling of garden waste is sheer stupidity.

There is a free garden waste recycling facility at Mugga Lane, serving Canberra’s southside.

The closure of its northern equivalent at West Belconnen will mean, for some, a 50km round trip to dispose of their green waste.

The fact that both facilities have been free to use is important. Canberra residents are, characteristically, avid gardeners, and the recycling – rather than the dumping – of garden waste is in everybody’s interests. But charging people to recycle (which is what will happen if Belconnen residents are forced to use fee-charging facilities at Mitchell) will discourage the urge to be environmentally and socially responsible.

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I expect many northerners will grumble but still undertake the 50km recycling expedition.

That, of course, comes at a cost to the environment; Liberal MLAs have calculated that the change will cause an additional 100,000km of vehicle emissions every month.

The ACT Government claims that green waste bins, now available (at a cost) to Belconnen residents will remove the need for recycling pilgrimages to Mugga Lane. Really? Any resident of Canberra will tell you that a 240-litre bin, emptied fortnightly, is woefully inadequate when heavy pruning and mowing is necessary in our warmer months.

The government is also conducting a review of recycling arrangements. The catch? It won’t be released until after the Belconnen facility closes.

The operators of the West Belconnen facility want to keep it going. Surely an alternative arrangement, or an alternative site, can be found.

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news Labor has lost its way and its heart, says Lee On a bleak winter morning, the picture of Canberra that Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee painted was bleaker still.

Some of the worst hospital waiting times in Australia. Overcrowded, crumbling schools and declining academic standards. Deplorable, unliveable public housing. The highest rental costs in the country.

Thousands waiting for public housing while hundreds of properties sat empty. Skyrocketing electricity prices and rates. A failing prison with the highest Indigenous incarceration rates in the country. The lowest police numbers per capita in Australia. Broken and neglected footpaths, roads, and streetlights. And nearly 40,000 Canberrans living in poverty.

These, Ms Lee argued last Thursday, 10 June, were the result of a complacent ACT Labor that had been in power for too long, and had forgotten about the people it was there to serve.

The government promotes Canberra as a progressive town. The nation’s renewable energy capital. The country’s second strongest economy, with the lowest unemployment rate. Australia’s most inclusive city, the world’s fifth healthiest city, the world’s most sustainable city. A clean, green, modern

city of light rail and electric vehicles, of national parks and rainbow roundabouts, home to an educated, urbane, prosperous citizenry.

“So look, really, Opposition [are] scratching for something to say at the moment,” ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said.

Ms Lee’s remarks may be political grandstanding, as Mr Barr implied. The Canberra Liberals are determined to win the election in 2024, and believe that under Ms Lee they can take power for the first time since 2001. Having been defeated at the polls six times in a row, their election campaign must begin early to convince Canberrans they are a viable alternative.

But the Liberals may well have a point. While the ACT under Mr Barr is perhaps the most forward-thinking jurisdiction in the country, many Canberrans feel left behind.

Poor families struggling to pay rent in Australia’s most expensive city. Indigenous people appalled by the racist ‘bloodbath’ of the Alexander Maconochie Centre. Patients waiting up to seven hours in hospital corridors, or a year and a half for a bowel cancer check. Public housing tenants in mouldy flats that leak whenever it rains, that lack electricity or locks,

fearing police (overworked and under resourced) will arrive an hour too late. Small businesses feeling the government won’t listen, doesn’t care. Stories this magazine and other Canberra publications have reported on this year.

While the government is making the biggest investment in public housing in the ACT’s history, and expanding the Canberra Hospital, they have also rejected motions put forward by the Liberals on behalf of those Canberrans most concerned.

Ms Lee claimed that while the Canberra Liberals advocated for hospitals and education, liveable public housing, funding certainty for free legal services, and law reform on domestic and family violence and on sexual assault (“stealthing”), Labor wasted time talking about “divorcing Parliament House” (a motion to make Canberra a park city), or “backflipping” on a debate about Gungahlin land sales.

“The Government needs to get back to basics and ensure they are addressing significant problems affecting the community,” Ms Lee said.

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news Canberrans recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours Raiders coach Ricky Stuart AM, outgoing ACT Cultural Facilities Corporation CEO Harriet Elvin AM, and 2019 ACT Young Australian of the Year Hannah Wandel OAM (who lives in Queanbeyan), are among the host of renowned and lesser-known local residents acknowledged in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List.

For the first time, this year’s list includes a COVID-19 Honour roll and the highest ever percentage of women (44%) recognised through the General Division of the Order of Australia.

A total of 1,190 Australians have been recognised, including: 947 recipients of awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia (five AC, 50 AO, 252 AM and 640 OAM); 33 recipients of awards in the Military Division of the Order of Australia (one AO, 14 AM and 18 OAM); 139 Meritorious awards; and 71 Gallantry, Distinguished and Conspicuous awards.

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Companion of the Order (AC) Emeritus Professor Kurt Lambeck.

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Public Service Medal (PSM) Federal Mr Shane Andrew Bennett; Dr Sarah Jane Benson; Ms Elisabeth Mae Bowes; Mr James Buttigieg; Mr Shane Patrick Carmody; Mrs Belinda Jane Fraser; Mr Paul John Grigson; Ms Anastasia (Anna) Harmer; Ms Rachel Jasmine Jolly; Ms Debbie Mitchell; Ms Ann Elizabeth Redmond; Mr Michael Ryan; Ms Rebecca Lee Skinner; Ms Celia Street.

Australian Police Medal (APM) Federal Sergeant Gregory James Corin.

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) Mr Paul Robert Flynn.

Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) ACT Mr Joel Edwin Powell.

Emergency Services Medal (ESM) ACT Mr James George Montgomery.

Australian Corrections Medal (ACM) ACT Mr Steven Allen Morey.

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Each week, students at The Galilee School eagerly await the arrival of some extra special visitors.

The Rainbow Paws ‘Reading Dawgz’ – poodles Tilly and Seeker, and Robbie the westie – visit the Communities@Work school in Kambah weekly, ready to listen to a story or two so the students can improve their reading skills.

Galilee School teacher Mel Smith said she was knocked back by another organisation about implementing a reading-with-dogs

Rainbow Paws reading dawgz – Tilly, Seeker and Robbie – with Galilee School teacher Jason and a student.

program, so Rainbow Paws president Natarsha Lawrence sprang into action, despite it being outside the realm of the organisation’s usual work.

Ms Lawrence rounded up some volunteers with trained therapy dogs, and the Reading Dawgz program was born, with Tilly, Seeker and Robbie heading to the school on a one-term trial.

“The most positive thing from the students was they actually wanted to read,” Ms Smith said.

“We have a ‘stage not age’ approach in the school, so we may have students who are 12 to 17 years old, but their reading level is not yet at the age that they are and getting them to actually want to read is very challenging.

“We had some really disengaged students who would come to school just for the day for Reading Dawgz.”

The Galilee School caters for children in years seven to 12 who are considered vulnerable, disengaged or for whom mainstream schooling hasn’t resulted in positive outcomes.

The Reading Dawgz are now into their third term with the school, and Rainbow Paws recently received a grant from the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme which will allow the program to continue – buying beds and uniforms for the dogs and volunteers and books for the students.

“So not only the students in the program benefit because at the end of the grant, we’ll actually donate all the books to the school,” said Ms Lawrence.

“It’s amazing how a small grant can help connect some pretty amazing services we already have in Canberra,” said David Smith MP, Federal Member for Bean, who presented Rainbow Paws with their grant last week.

As well, Communities@Work received grant funding for flags to fly outside both their school campuses in Holder and Kambah.

Rainbow Paws typically works with vulnerable Canberrans and their pets, providing services such as subsidised vet care, emergency boarding and distributing food and supplies.

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Last year, when the Vinnies CEO Sleepout moved to participants’ homes in response to COVID-19, Dr Lising asked his wife, Dr Ann Duong, and their 12-year-old son to join him to learn what it’s like to sleep rough. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

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CEO Sleepout champion braves cold for sixth year Sitting outside on a cold night, Dr Stephen Lising began crying as he realised the desperation, frustration and embarrassment homeless people feel every day in Canberra.

It was 2018 and he was doing an interactive exercise as part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, reading a script of a woman forced to flee domestic violence with her children, leaving everything, including her wallet, behind.

As a father of three, having to pretend to beg for food, money, and shelter to protect children provided him with a glimpse of what over 1,000 Canberrans face every day.

“That really hit hard for me, because that brought home that homeless people are actually kids … they are kids who, a few months ago, may have had a perfectly happy life,” he said.

Five years later, Dr Lising is one of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout Champions, personally raising more than $50,000 for the charity.

Tonight, Thursday 17 June, business, government and community leaders across the Canberra/Goulburn region will be gathering on one of the longest nights of the year to help change the lives of Australians experiencing homelessness.

Dr Lising will be sleeping rough at the National Arboretum, but he admits the very first time he did the sleepout in 2013, he swore he would never do it again.

“It was freezing cold, I didn’t expect it to be like that … it was just not fun,” he said.

“It wasn’t until I was driving to work in 2018 and it was all frosty outside and I heard on the radio that the Sleepout was on again that I thought ‘No, the reason I should be doing it is it’s actually helping others’.”

According to the latest ABS

Census data, 1,596 ACT residents were homeless on census night in 2016, with 351 young adults between the ages of 12-24 years experiencing homelessness in the Territory.

Passionate about helping vulnerable people, in 2020 when the Vinnies CEO Sleepout moved to participants’ homes in response to COVID-19, Dr Lising asked his wife, Dr Ann Duong, and their 12-yearold son, Oliver, to join him to learn what it’s like to sleep rough.

This year, the couple’s young daughters, eight-year-old Hanna and six-year-old Sofie, will be joining in the Sleepout as well.

“Ann is going to be sleeping in the car with the three kids … hopefully this year, my girls will also gain an understanding of homelessness and how to be charitable,” he said.

Also joining Dr Lising is his extended family, 11 staff members from Preventive Dentistry who will be sleeping outside, in cars and in the dental practice itself.

“I joined the practice when I was 23 years old and that was in 1997, so I’ve actually worked in this practice for half of my life …

Our staff are like a big family,” he said.

In total, the Preventive Dentistry team has raised over $80,000 for Vinnies over five years.

While Barnie van Wyk, CEO of St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn, said that following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 he was dreading the release of homeless and poverty figures, Dr Lising is still optimistic about helping those in need.

“It makes me feel like I’ve really made a difference to a lot of people and that’s what you hope for in life, to be remembered for something,” he said.

Visit ceosleepout.org.au to donate.

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“When I was a student, I would pay someone to do my taxes and I felt the experience wasn’t that great ... there was a lack of personalisation,” he said.

“You would go into the accountant’s office; you would meet whoever was available to you and you would just get your thing done.”

“It was just a go and get it done approach, whereas what we prefer to do is that if you saw a certain accountant last year, we will try our best to ensure that you get the same accountant this year.”

Mr Wong is originally from Malaysia and can converse in multiple languages which include English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay. With over seven years’ experience working in accounting and book-keeping, he knows what it takes to help individuals and small businesses make informed decisions and ensure they maximise their financial and taxation outcomes.

With teams based in Canberra, Sydney, and Malaysia, Aero Accounting offers both online and phone tax returns, under 21 tax returns, multi-year tax returns and more.

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to the editor ‘Climate catastrophe’ not true

Females don’t need statues as role models

Columnist Gary Humphries (CW, 3 June 2021) thinks that it is okay to

Re the article on ‘Petition calls for more statues of women’ (CW, 10 June 2021, p16), Ms Orr noted “of 30 gendered sculptures listed, 16 were of men”. That is just above half.

We keep getting told to erase history as it is irrelevant so why bother having statues at all. Ms Orr states that girls and women need role models on which to model themselves. They can do this by learning about history and this might be recent history, or even just trying to be the best they can at whatever they want to achieve in life.

Females have been doing this for decades and did not need statues as role models.

What is it with the “Old White Men”? These are part of our history and if the statue was a woman, say Caroline Chisholm who was a 19th-century English humanitarian, she would be an old white woman.

Without these “Old White Men” we may not have the life we have now.

What role models does Ms Orr have in mind and what did they do for Australia?

chant the “F...” word at the Prime Minister of Australia. Quite sad really when he also states that global warming is the greatest threat to humanity that requires urgent action. … With records being broken around the country for low temperatures and record rainfalls, it would be good of Gary to explain to the thousands of Canberra school children that were taught through the documentary The Inconvenient Truth (sic) from climate “expert” Al Gore how it was never going to snow again and places like the Maldives would be under water by now. Considering this was part of the ACT School Curriculum 15 years ago, it seems neither of these predictions have come true. Like another “Climate alarmist”, Australia’s own Tim Flannery, who predicted years ago that our dams were never going to fill again and places like Perth would be ghost cities, our dams are now full and Perth looks like a pretty good place to be, who is holding these “prophets” to account and why are we indoctrinating our vulnerable children with such lies?

Like Gary says, “no matter how strongly we feel about climate change,

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that outcome is deeply worrying”, so why are we forcing this “climate catastrophe” on our kids when the facts show that a lot of it is simply not true. Could it be that it is the main political point of a certain political party and one that they hope would score votes from younger voters who are

Consider your local public school

mercilessly taught this at schools and universities?

- Pilsner, Weston

In his article ‘Parents voting with their feet on school failings’ (CW, 10 June 2021, p12) Gary Humphries refers to parents of students attending public schools as “insiders”. As one of those “insiders”, I find his article simplistic and misleading.

His article implies that students are leaving ACT public schools in droves. This is not borne out by the statistics. The latest ACT Schools Census of February 2020 found that enrolments at ACT public schools have grown by 12.1% since 2016, compared with a 5.1% increase at ACT private schools.

Mr Humphries partly uses NAPLAN results to comment on the performance of ACT public schools. NAPLAN is administered in all schools and NAPLAN results reflect all school sectors.

Mr Humphries bluntly states that “Resourcing of schools is not to blame”. Noting that Save Our Schools recently found that the income per student at independent schools in 2019 was over 50% higher than for public school students, I do not understand how he reaches this conclusion.

My children are being educated in ACT public schools, with my oldest now in Year 12. Despite the significant funding disadvantage of public schools, my children receive quality education, supportive pastoral care and excellent extra-curricular opportunities such as the outstanding ACT Instrumental Music Program.

I hope that no parent is swayed by this simplistic article and recommend all parents consider their local public school among their education options.

- A. Jones, Duffy

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Our morning workshops these holidays we will be focusing on our smaller animals and the special care that they need – including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets. In the afternoons, we will be learning about the importance of enrichment for all of our shelter residents. You’ll learn how to create some simple enrichment items – and then watch our animals enjoy them!

Charles Hospital in Brisbane for ongoing tests and check-ups.

Ms Toze is using her voice to advocate for influencing government policy in transitioning to adulthood framework and is calling on ACT residents to show support for the eight children born with a heart defect in Australia every day.

Money raised by participants during Be A Hero For Heartkids will offer help for families with children undergoing heart surgery, with hospital support services, a helpline, parent networking programs and financial support for those doing it tough.

One local superhero is 21-yearold Hetty Toze. During a 20-week ultrasound while in utero, Ms Toze was diagnosed with CHD, changing her and her family’s lives in a heartbeat.

She now requires a permanent pacemaker and often visits Prince

To Be A Hero For HeartKids, superheros are encouraged to create a fundraising page for their colleagues, friends, family and community to show support.

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To show support for kids living with childhood heart disease (CHD), the event encourages people to dress up in their favourite superhero costume, or participate in a variety of superhero activities, including special superhero challenges.

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sport Raiders record rare home win The Canberra Raiders managed their first home win since round one with a comprehensive 38-16 victory over the Brisbane Broncos at GIO Stadium on Saturday night, 12 June.

The Raiders made a fast start with Sebastian Kris scoring the opening try before Corey Harawira-Naera sliced through the defence to give Canberra a 10-0 lead after 16 minutes.

Sam Williams and Emre Guler added another two tries to give the Raiders a 22-10 lead at the break.

Given Canberra’s second half woes this season, first points after the break were always going to be crucial and it was Josh Papalii who delivered from close-range to help settle the Raiders’ nerves.

Winger Semi Valemei was the next to cross after some nice

lead-up work from fullback Bailey Simonsson to extend the Raiders’ lead to 32-10.

Fresh off a huge State of Origin Game I victory for NSW, Jack Wighton put the finishing touches on the win with a brilliant individual try to secure the Raiders’ fifth win of the season.

Simonsson was one of the standouts for the Green Machine, running for 243 metres and adding two try assists in his first game at fullback. Young centre Matt Timoko showed plenty of promise in his first game of the season and Papalii was outstanding in his return from suspension.

The tenth placed Raiders will look to jump into the top eight when they travel to Wollongong to take on the Dragons on Saturday 19 June at 5.30pm.

Brumbies’ season over The Brumbies’ 2021 season finished with a heavy 33-12 defeat to New Zealand rivals, the Highlanders at GIO Stadium on Friday night, 11 June.

The Highlanders were playing for a spot in the Super Rugby Trans Tasman Grand Final and Aaron Smith proved the difference with a two try display.

The Brumbies managed to score first through Len Ikitau before the Highlanders hit back with two quick tries of their own.

Lachlan Lonergan scored before half time to bring the Brumbies back to with 14-12 at the break.

It was all the Highlanders after half time as they ran in three tries to none to secure the 21-point win.

Canberra Weekly competition winners The winners in CW’s latest round of competition draws are: East Meets West tickets: J Smith, Palmerston; C Budd, Kaleen; J Triggs, Bruce; T Allen, Belconnen; A McGuinness, Reid; B Furton, Latham; M Dovgun, Gowrie; G Norton, Deakin; H Slat, Fisher; J Tuckery, Scullin.

Buckley’s Chance film passes: V Watson, Chifley; S Mostyn, Calwell; J Urquhart, Forde; F Solari, Evatt; B McMillen, Chapman; P Smith, Richardson; S Matthews, Curtin; D Hynes, Wanniassa; G Parker, Farrer; A Raut, Canberra.

Keeping Faith DVDs: M Robertson, Belconnen; S Nuss, Oxley; C Corver, Gungahlin; Robyn Harris, Palmerston; Stephen Kendal Kingston; Jennifer Gilchrist, Chifley; Lorraine Cormack, Fadden; Cheryl Allen, Wanniassa; Gabriel Walsh, Kaleen; Jessica Griffiths, Chapman.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body ACT 2021 Election

Voting for the Elected Body To be eligible to vote in this election you must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, at least 18 years old and on, eligible to be on, the ACT electoral roll.

Voting commences on 3 July and continues until 10 July 2021. Polling locations and times available at elections. act.gov.au.

Ballot paper Number seven boxes from 1 to 7 in the order of your choice.

You may then show as many further preferences as you wish by writing numbers from 8 onwards in the other boxes.

Election of 7 representatives Jacob KEED

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Helen WRIGHT Neville PERKINS

Ross FOWLER Oliver KICKETT Maurice WALKER Tanya Michelle KEED Paula McGRADY Kartika MEDCRAFT-SMITH

Voting in this election is not compulsory.

Margaret BLACKMAN Lynnice CHURCH Jo CHIVERS

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The Names of the candidates are shown here in the order they will appear on the ballot paper.

Karen DEMMERY Brooke RIGNEY Jackson TAYLOR-GRANT

For more information on the election, visit www.elections.act.gov.au or call 6205 0033

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GIVIT donation of the week: Household essentials Domestic Violence service providers rely on GIVIT to urgently source donations for individuals/families who are moving into crisis accommodation, a new tenancy or long-term housing solution after escaping a violent or potentially violent living situation. Currently, there are over 250 urgent requests across the capital region to support individuals and families setting up a new life from scratch. Some of the donations needed include good quality beds, mattresses and bedding, electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops, warm winter clothing, grocery vouchers and children’s toys. To donate, visit givit.org.au/whatsneeded, search by Appeal “Domestic & Family Violence”, location “ACT”. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

Gentle Yoga Classes in Tuggeranong If you’re looking for something to help you de-stress, get you out of the house or just connect and socialise, then join Negar Ghasimi for her gentle yoga classes, held weekly on Fridays 10.4511.45am at Tuggeranong Community Centre, 245 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway. Cost: $5 per class; no experience required; chairs will be available for those who prefer seated yoga. Bring your yoga mat, water bottle, blanket and cushion and experience the benefits of gentle yoga.

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Hawker Mens Shed Repair Cafe The repair café will be held at the Hawker Softball grounds, Walhollow Street, Hawker on Sunday 20 June 10.30am-1.30pm.

Volunteer fi xers teach repair techniques and help community members to save items such as toys, small wooden items, bicycles, small electrical appliances, garden equipment and clothing from landfi ll. The Andante Andante Choir will perform ABBA songs at 11.30am. Entry by gold coin donation.

Monthly markets Vinnies Queanbeyan Bric-a-Brac Rummage: Come and shop, swap, sell or barter your secondhand goods. Third Saturday of every month 10am-2pm, top of Queanbeyan Park, Lowe and Campbell streets. More info: email allsmilesabilityandmovement@gmail.com St Mary Calwell Shopping Centre market: Come have a sausage sandwich and browse the outside market stalls. Third Saturday of the month 9am-3pm at 7 Webber Crescent, Calwell.

More info: email thecalwellmarket@gmail.com Rotary Queanbeyan market: Homemade, made with love and sold with smile. Third Sunday of the month 9am-2pm, Campbell Street, Queanbeyan. More info: email thequeanbeyanmarket@gmail.com Eco Friendly Tuggeranong Park bric-a-brac and market: Enjoy a morning coffee out with friends and family in the sunshine. Fourth Sunday of the month 9am-2pm at Lake Tuggeranong Park, access from Anketell Street. More info: email themothersdaymarket@gmail.com 24

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A Pooch Affair is excited to be back at Exhibition Park in Canberra on Saturday 19 June 10am-3pm with doggie retail markets, raffles, door prizes, dog sport demos from local dog obedience clubs, the Doggie Diner Café, play area and a barnyard-themed best dressed competition at 11am. This event proudly supports RSPCA ACT. $10 entry; book online at Trybooking. More info: call 0410 544 069 or visit www.tinyurl.com/APoochAffair2021

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Friends of Black Mountain

Friends of Black Mountain will host a mid-winter talk, ‘The Invertebrates of Black Mountain’, presented by local invertebrates expert Dr Kim Pullen on Tuesday 22 June 11am-12.30pm at Telstra Tower theatrette. About 2,150 species of insects, arachnids, millipedes and velvet worms have been recorded on Black Mountain, although scientists studying them estimate that there are more than 5,000 species of invertebrate in the reserve. Bookings essential: email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com Native bees on Sticky Everlasting or call Linda (0437 298 711) or Julie (6251 6972).

(Xerochrysum viscosum).

VIEW Club Gungahlin Day: Next meeting is on Wednesday 23 June 11.30am at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Nicholls. Cost: $35 includes two-course lunch. Guest speaker: Kerri Cargill shares an uplifting story of her double lung and heart transplant.

RSVP to Angela on 0458 012 402 by 20 June 9pm.

Tuggeranong Evening: Next meeting is a clothing exchange on Wednesday 23 June 6pm at Town Centre Vikings Club, Greenway. Cost: $27 includes twocourse meal. RSVP to Janne on 6293 3977.

Menslink Midweekers return Menslink, a local not-for-profit supporting young men in Canberra, will reintroduce its Midweekers, free events held every four weeks at Gryphons Caffe Bar on a Wednesday evening. The fi rst guest speaker in over a year is author and actor Nathan Spiteri on 30 June. More info: menslink.org.au

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Like a local

This week, food writer Libby Kimber takes you on a trip to the streets of Penang for some delicious and warming recipes – for breakfast or anytime!

Nasi lemak Serves 4 400g (2 cups) basmati or long-grain rice 250ml (1 cup) coconut cream 5cm piece ginger, sliced 1 tsp salt 2 pandan leaves, knotted Sambal 2 large red onions, sliced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 15 dried chillies, soaked in water for 15 minutes 30g (1 cup) dried anchovies 2.5cm piece toasted belacan (shrimp paste) 200ml vegetable oil 2 Tbsp sugar, plus extra if needed 1 Tbsp tamarind paste Salt To serve Hard-boiled eggs, halved, or fried eggs, sunny side up Sliced cucumbers Fried peanuts Fried dried anchovies 28

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Roti jala Serves 4 150g (1 cup) plain flour 1/4 tsp salt

To make the sambal, place the red onion, garlic, drained dried chillies, dried anchovies, belacan and 100ml of the oil in a food processor or blender and process to form a paste.

Pour the remaining oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add the chilli paste and cook, stirring regularly, for 4–5 minutes until it turns a darker shade of red and the oil has separated.

Add the sugar and cook for another minute to let it caramelise with the sambal. Add the tamarind paste and 125ml (1/2 cup) water and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the sambal has thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt and extra sugar if needed. Keep in mind that the sambal should be a good balance of sweet, spicy and sour flavours.

Wash the rice until the water runs clear, then tip it into a rice cooker. Add the coconut cream and 500ml (2 cups) water and stir in the ginger, salt and pandan leaves.

Leave to soak for 5–10 minutes, then switch the rice cooker on and cook the rice according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Lightly fluff up the cooked rice with a fork or a wooden spoon. Serve immediately with the sambal, egg, cucumber, peanuts and dried anchovies.

1/4 tsp ground turmeric 1 egg 180ml (3/4 cup) coconut milk mixed with 180 ml (3/4 cup) water Vegetable oil, for pan-frying Place all the ingredients except the oil in a clean bowl and stir until well combined. Strain the batter into another bowl. Use a stick blender if needed to get a really smooth texture.

Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat and lightly brush with oil.

Pour a ladleful of batter into a roti jala cup and move over the frying pan in an overlapping circular motion to create the lacy effect.

Leave the batter to cook until set, roughly 2 minutes, then slide the pancake onto a plate and allow to cool slightly. Fold in both sides of the pancake, then roll it up to form a neat roll. Repeat with the remaining batter. You should have enough to make about 10 pancakes.

Serve the roti jala with your choice of curry.

Recipes extracted from Penang Local by Aim Aris and Ahmad Salim, out now from Smith Street Books, RRP $39.99.

taste Did you catch the Capital on SBS last week? Canberra’s biking trails, food and wine were on show in the first episode of Trail Towns, available now on SBS On Demand.

Food for thought The latest in foodie news, events and products.

Black Fire Restaurant is teaming up with Archie Rose distillery for a night of good food and good gin on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 June. Enjoy a three-course degustation with tapas-style entrees, slow-cooked meats and dessert, paired with a handcrafted cocktail, two gin and tonics, and a bottled cocktail on arrival.

Find more information and tickets via Eventbrite.

In case you hadn’t heard, New Acton’s Morning Glory has reopened as ILY, a contemporary dining venue promising simple, comforting food (pictured above) with a focus on all things local.

From the team behind XO, ILY is helmed by the renowned Tim West, formerly of Biota Dining in Bowral, NSW and Esquire in Brisbane, Queensland.

Book a table: ily.com.au

Happy birthday, BentSpoke! This year marks seven years since BentSpoke threw open the doors to the Braddon brewpub, and the team is celebrating in style with the release of Descent 21 – a Russian imperial stout with “roasty, malty flavours”, a local favourite that’s perfect for winter. The birthday brew is on taps and in cans now for a limited time.

Canberra is getting its very own Christmas in July. From Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 July, the National Rose Gardens in Parkes will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a Christmas Village, winter markets, French food and drinks and Christmas movies.

Head to christmasinjuly.com.au for all the details.

Popular chain restaurant Okami has opened in Mawson, offering 30 Japanese dishes in an allyou-can-eat feast for $36.80.

There’s something for everyone from karaage chicken, agedashi tofu and chicken katsu to sushi, sashimi and takoyaki.

Visit okamirestaurant.com.au to book a table.

ALDI Weston at Cooleman Court will be closed next week from Monday 21 June for minor store upgrades. The store will reopen on Saturday 26 June with a “fresh new look”, which includes a minor extension and a new store layout.

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time out Scan this QR Code to find a host of Tasmania Off Season offers available this winter via Discover Tasmania.

BRUNY ISLAND Visit the Port Arthur Historic Site to soak up not just the history, but the sheer spectacle of the sprawling former convict settlement. Photo: Tourism Tasmania.

Tasmania getaway: five days during the Off Season At the end of May, Canberra Weekly spent five days in Tasmania, experiencing some of what is on offer during the Off Season - exquisite food, wine, coffee, culture, and nature of the Hobart region, visiting Port Arthur, Bruny Island and the Tasmanian capital itself.

While the winter may bring the island some wet and wind, it also instils it with beautiful soft light, glorious afternoon sun, and that snug sense of cosiness Canberrans are so familiar with.

The flights Long revered as one of Australia’s finest domestic travel destinations, getting to Tasmania from Canberra has become a whole lot easier thanks to direct flights with Link Airways.

Hopping across the Bass Strait on the Saab 340 Turboprop was a dream. Arriving 15 minutes early in both directions, it felt much faster than the two hours we spent in the air thanks to favourable conditions and exceptional service from the crew.

TASMAN PENINSULA Arriving at Hobart, we promptly collected our hire car, an upgraded Kia Cerato, from Budget.

From there it was an easy 90-minute cruise along the Arthur Highway to historic Port Arthur, with gorgeous natural scenery hugging the road through the Forestier and Tasman peninsulas.

What we saw Arriving mid-afternoon, we headed straight to the Port Arthur Historic Site to soak up not 30

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just the history, but the sheer spectacle of the sprawling former convict settlement.

That night we visited the McHenry Distillery for an evening tour and an exclusive look at their observation deck as they put the finishing touches on a very cool silo conversion that will be a fully functional observatory when completed. Nestled on the side of Mt Arthur, Bill and Allison have run McHenry’s for the past decade.

Where we stayed In luxury accommodation at Stewarts Bay Lodge.

On the edge of an amazing untouched coastal reserve and overlooking the water, our lodging felt like a well-appointed family home surrounded by nature, which imbued a sense of privacy.

Where we ate At the On The Bay restaurant. On the site of our accommodation, the fancy, cosy digs has an extensive menu featuring fresh seafood and local produce, and a specially selected Tasmanian wine list.

Heading off from Port Arthur, we stopped in Hobart for lunch before taking the easy 40-minute drive down the Channel Highway to the ferry at Kettering. The highly convenient 20-minute ferry is a breeze. The $38 return ticket for a standard car is reasonable, and the efficient, convenient service runs regularly throughout the day.

What we saw We were notified well in advance that our Bruny Island Cruise had been cancelled due to poor weather. Their award-winning three-hour Wilderness Cruise explores the rugged coastline alongside some of Australia's highest sea cliffs and into deep sea caves.

When the weather cleared that afternoon, we got our nature fix walking the Cape Queen Elizabeth Track. Starting out just off the main road you’ll walk through the bush for approximately 45 minutes. Upon reaching the coastline, you’re greeted by breathtaking sea cliff faces with archways leading you from one cove to the next.

Where we stayed At Free Spirit Pods on North Bruny. We had the extremely cute ‘Flying Duck’ pod, that was well-appointed with a fully equipped kitchen, an ensuite bathroom with in-floor heating, a wood pellet heater, floor to ceiling bi-fold doors offering gorgeous views across the water, and wallabies that regularly pop by for a feed and to say hello! Nestled alongside the Quarantine Station National Park, the surrounds are spectacular.

Where we ate Famed for its local produce, the amazing fresh oysters on offer at Get Shucked, farmed directly off Bruny Island, are a must. I polished off two dozen natural freshies and am still dreaming about them.

The team at Bruny Island Honey have been collecting honey on Bruny for more than 20 years, with over 400 hives on the island! A must for any sweet tooths and a great shop for gift buying (make sure to grab some for yourself too). (continued page 32)

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Famed for its local produce, the amazing fresh oysters on offer at Get Shucked, farmed directly offshore at Bruny Island, are a must. Photo: Jamila Toderas.

(from page 30) Both nights we cooked dinner in our accommodation with help from the beautiful fresh produce boxes delivered daily. If you’re staying in accommodation with cooking facilities, be sure to pick up some groceries before taking the ferry over as they’re scarce on Bruny.

HOBART and surrounds What we saw Set in Tasmania’s Huon Valley, the Tahune Adventures park offers a host of activities depending on how brave you are!

The famous Tahune AirWalk is an elevated walkway 30 metres above the forest floor, with the final cantilever section sitting at a height of 50 metres above the Huon River. And if heights aren’t your thing, other walks offer a great peek at the river and surrounds.

Visiting five local vineyards, the

Coal Valley Wine Tour gave us a great sampling of the local cool climate wines and a sense of the region’s unique agricultural history.

Specialising in Pinot Noir and sparklings, the Coal Valley is the same distance from the equator as Burgundy and Champagne in France.

With the region just half an hour out of Hobart and so many of the vineyards close to one another, the day flowed beautifully with good company and even better vino!

Where we stayed At the Crowne Plaza Hobart.

Right in the heart of town, the recently built hotel is extraordinarily well appointed.

The stylish, functional rooms come with all the bells and whistles plus views either side of the building; and the extremely professional and welcoming staff go out of their way to accommodate guests.

The Tahune Adventures park offers a host of activities including the Tahune AirWalk with a final cantilever section sitting at a height of 50 metres above the Huon River. Photo: Jess Bonde.

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Where we ate Delightful inner-city café Straight Up Coffee and Food does excellent coffee and has a delicious vegetarian/vegan all-day breakfast menu. With an eclectic layout of mix-and-match furniture, it’s often chock-full of locals popping in for a quick coffee or a tasty brekky.

Specialty roasters Zimmah Coffee operate out of a cool semi-industrial setup just a short walk from the town centre. Evocative of Canberra’s own coffee roasters, Zimmah is a local institution sure to impress Canberra’s fussiest coffee connoisseurs. Highly recommended.

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WIN! Fantastic Mr Fox family passes Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox burrows into town to delight and dazzle audiences of all ages.

Mr Fox and his family, friends and foes are getting set to once again leap off the page and all around the stage in this mind-blowing mix of stunning digital animation and explosive live stage action. Part interactive cartoon, part stage show, Fantastic Mr Fox is pure entertainment and perfect for the whole family these school holidays.

On 8-11 July at the Playhouse in the Canberra Theatre Centre. Book now: canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/ fantastic-mr-fox/ CW has two family passes (admit 4) to be won – one to the Saturday 10 July 12.30pm show and one to Sunday 11 July 12.30pm.

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Now showing In the Heights (PG) Outside a small beachside store, Usnavi de la Vega (Anthony Ramos) tells a small group of children the story of Washington Heights. Flashing back, and we watch Usnavi as he opens a small corner shop in the Heights and goes about his day, meeting his friends and family on the block who all have their own sueñito (little dream).

Based on the stage musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, best known for global phenomenon Hamilton, this movie is a celebration of colour, community and hope for a better life. The cast and characters all harbour dreams of a better future for themselves and their loved ones, while acknowledging the legacy of hard work and sacrifice that brought them to New York. Each character struggles

with the want for moving on with their lives against the want of staying with their family and home in the Heights.

The movie is at its strongest during the Latino dance sequences, showing off the fantastic talents of our leads of relative unknowns.

Like Hamilton however, the singing is wispy with simple lyrics, worlds away from gutsy, standout musicals like Jesus Christ Superstar, Little Shop of Horrors and contemporary classic, The Greatest Showman. The story also lacks a strong core obstacle and high stakes, instead being more of an exploration of the characters.

Verdict: Fans of Miranda’s work may get more out of this outing. 3 stars.

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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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New children’s book is the dog’s bark!

Drawing inspiration from music and noise, local children’s book author Catherine Meatheringham is back with a bang – and a bark!

After publishing her first book My Possum Plays the Drums in 2020, Meatheringham is eagerly awaiting the launch of her newest book All Dogs Bark, illustrated by Deb Hudson.

Author of My Possum Plays the Drums, Catherine Meatheringham is looking forward to the launch of her newest children’s book, All Dogs Bark. Photo: Grace Carr.

Débuting at The Book Cow in Kingston, All Dogs Bark takes the reader on a journey around the world as they learn about the different sounds attributed to dogs.

“I was researching dog onomatopoeia for a different story, and I came across this lovely list of different sounds dogs make. In Russia it’s gavgav and in France it’s jappe-jappe for small dogs and I just thought it was so beautiful,” she said.

Designed to be loud without any need for batteries, Meatheringham wants children to join in with the noisy fun of her books. My Possum Plays the Drums is a shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year 2020, something she is proud of.

“I love noisy stories and sounds and words,” she said.

“When I was on maternity leave with my son, I ran a little playgroup for toddlers where I would come in and read a story and they interact with the story with musical instruments … I wanted to write books where I could see them being read in preschool and the kids actually get to join in with the story by making noise.”

While Matheringham said All Dogs Bark took only a month to write, compared to her usual average of two years, the story had been simmering in her head for years.

As a dog owner, she is often inspired by the things around her. The idea for her first book My Possum Plays the Drums popped into her head after a long, sleepless night.

“I couldn’t sleep because a possum was running up and down the roof all night and every noise, thumps, the hissing, kind of sounded like musical instruments,” she said. “I thought there’s a story there … it’s something kids can relate to because every kid in Australia has a possum on the roof type story!”

In her everyday work, Meatheringham writes fact sheets and resources for the government, but said writing children’s books is a fun way for her to express her creativity.

All Dogs Bark will officially launch at The Book Cow on Saturday 24 July, with two inside sessions at 10am and 2pm and a 12pm outside one for dogs! RVSP to The Book Cow on (02) 5100 2730.

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This week, Jeff Popple reviews three fascinating new history books.

More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com King Richard by Michael Dobbs Scribe, $35

The chaos of the Trump presidency and the various impeachment attempts often invoked ill-informed reference to the final days of President Nixon. Now with King Richard, American journalist Michael Dobbs shows what really happened during the downfall of the Nixon presidency.

Drawing on thousands of hours of newly released tape recordings, many made secretly by Nixon, Dobbs provides an intimate and absorbing narrative of the last hundred days of the presidency. A fascinating and informative read.

Convict-Era Port Arthur

by David W. Cameron Viking, $34.99

Convict-Era Port Arthur by prolific Canberran historian David Cameron takes us back to Australia’s own dark days. With his usual readable style, Cameron provides a comprehensive, well-researched history of the Port Arthur penal settlement from the first arrival of the convicts till its closure in 1877.

Using a variety of sources, including detailed archive records, Cameron tells the story of Port Arthur through the words of the soldiers, convicts and administrators who spent time there. Recommended.

The Platoon Commander

by John O’Halloran with Ric Teague Hachette, $34.99

Informed accounts and histories of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War are now steadily coming out and this personal recollection by John O’Halloran is a very welcomed addition. O’Halloran was a Tamworth boy called up for national service early in the war. As a tough and determined 21-year-old, he guided his platoon through some of the biggest conflicts of the war, including the Battle of Long Tan and Operation Bribie. Long respected for his role in the War, O’Halloran’s personal story makes for compelling reading and deserves a wide audience.

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What’s on

LOVE LOCAL MARKETS: Enjoy treats both toasty and tasty at The Plot, 12 Beltana Road, Pialligo, 20 June 9.30am-2.30pm; pialligo.estate

MANNING CLARK LECTURE: Stan Grant will explore how history shadows our world, 17 June 6pm at Manning Clark Hall, Kambri, ANU; trybooking.com/BRFJU

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT: An enchanting theatre experience for families based on Edward Lear’s poem, 22-25 June at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au Photo Martin Ollman

QT CANBERRA: An Evening with the Sommelier and the Chef is an interactive wine and dining experience, 17 June 6.30pm at Capitol Bar & Grill, QT Canberra; book via Eventbrite.

KISS ME, KATE: A Queanbeyan Players production of the Broadway hit musical, 18-27 June at The Q, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au

The CSO, led by concertmaster Kirsten Williams, present Classic Afternoon at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Saturday 19 June 2pm.

STEVE KILBEY AND THE WINGED HEELS: Perform their latest album Eleven Women at the Royal Hotel, Queanbeyan, 18 June 6.30pm.

THE APPRENTEASE: An open level burlesque contest at Ainslie Arts Centre, 19 June 8pm; book via Eventbrite.

PANDEMIC PIVOT POWER: A panel discussion hosted by Women With Altitude, at The Mawson Club, 18 June 9.15-10.45am; womenwithaltitude.com.au

EMBRACING THE FAMILIAR: A community arts project and exhibition by Rebecca Mayo at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 19 June-7 August; tuggeranongarts.com

GINA JEFFREYS: Hear the country music superstar at Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Friday 18 June 8pm; cscc.com.au PIALLIGO ESTATE: Pialligo Glasshouse will be transformed into a cabaret-style speakeasy for Songs & Sonnets Dinner & Show on 18 and 19 June 6-10pm; thepialligoestate.com.au CSO: Canberra Symphony Orchestra presents Classic Afternoon: The Elements, at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Saturday 19 June 2pm; cso.org.au/events

BOUNTY AND BENEVOLENCE: A new exhibition by American artist Ericka Walker curated by Miranda Metcalf at Megalo Print Studio, Kingston, 19 June-25 July; megalo.org VEDIC MEDITATION: Designed for busy professionals, course participants will learn how to be a self-sufficient meditator in four 90-minute sessions, 19-22 June, from $500; rorykinsellameditation.com

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

THE COLOUR OF SOUND: A concert series hosted by Music for Canberra featuring the String Ensembles, James McCusker Orchestra and the CYO at Canberra Girls Grammar Senior Hall, 20 June 4pm; musicforcanberra.org.au

A POOCH AFFAIR: An awesome doggie day out, proudly supporting RSPCA ACT, at EPIC, 19 June 10am-3pm; trybooking.com/BRAIX

CANBERRA QWIRE: An afternoon of moving harmonies and music at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 20 June 2pm; canberraqwire.org.au

PACO LARA: The critically acclaimed flamenco guitarist presents an evening of Spanish guitar at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, 19 June 8pm; theq.net.au

AUSTRIAN CHOIR CANBERRA: Celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special concert at the Austrian Australian Club, Mawson, 20 June 2pm; call 6288 7884 to book.

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THE 7 STAGES OF GRIEVING: The Australian classic receives an update in this Sydney Theatre Company production, at Canberra Theatre Centre, 23-26 June; canberratheatrecentre.com.au CGGS: Talented Canberra Girls’ Grammar School Music Academy students perform a program for wind and string, 23 June 12.40-1.20pm at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest; trybooking.com/BPXQN THE RUBENS: The Australian rock-pop group play Canberra Theatre, 24 June 7.40pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au PHOENIX COLLECTIVE: Perform their Tales of War concert at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, 25 June 6pm and 7.30pm; phoenixcollective.com.au HANDMADE CANBERRA: Are back after 18 months with 270 stalls at EPIC from 25-27 June; book a ticket via Eventbrite.

WINTERVENTION: Canberra’s city centre will once again be transformed with daily performances, food stalls and an open-air ice-skating arena, 25 June-11 July; wintervention.com.au SESAME STREET CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: All your favourite Sesame Street characters will be under the big top at Majura Park Shopping Centre, 25 June-18 July; ticketmaster.com.au INVOCATION: Brings ancient story, sacred imagery, rhythmic dance, guitar grooves, heartfelt lyrics and soaring harmonies to Belco Arts, 26 June 8-9pm; belcoarts.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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WITH FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR, LIBBY KIMBER Models walk the runway for Alice McCall at Australian Fashion Week 2021.

King of the ‘70s-inspired look, Harry Styles served us retro realness at back-to-back Brit Awards in 2020 and 2021.

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the community will be encouraged to host or attend an event, share a positive message online about the men in their lives, or reconnect with their close mates.

For information, resources or to host an event, visit menshealthweek.org.au

What we’re talking about All the latest in fashion, health and beauty.

The ever-popular Handmade Market is coming back, with an in-person market set for Exhibition Park on Friday 25 to Sunday 27 June. After it was forced online last year, the EPIC event will host its usual 270 stalls full of locally and Australian-made goodies. The market bursts back onto the scene with a new name, too: Formerly Handmade Canberra, the business has rebranded to Handmade Australia to more accurately reflect their offering of products from all around the country.

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Coffee brand Vittoria has partnered with a number of Australian fashion designers for their 2021 Fashion Series cups, as part of their category sponsorship of Fashion Week. This

year’s designers are We Are Kindred, Macgraw, Alice McCall, VENROY and Rebecca Vallance. The designs feature on limited-edition takeaway and ceramic cups – with the ceramic cups available to purchase on vittoriacoffee.com (continued page 41)

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This year, Men’s Health Week (1420 June) is focusing on connection.

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Feel better in five minutes Posture has such a profound impact on our wellbeing. It impacts the way we breathe, how well our digestion functions and has a significant bearing on our circulation, our mood and mental health. Are you sitting up straighter already?

Many of us spend hours a day sitting at a desk, sitting in our cars on our commute to and from work, and then when we get home, we sit in chairs and lounges all of which encourage us to slouch, with shoulders rolling forwards and hips rolling backwards, core muscles switched off and lower back compressed. In this position, the movement of our diaphragm is constrained, resulting in shorter, shallower breaths and our digestive organs are squeezed. If you can’t breathe properly, your nervous system has a hard time moving into states of relaxation which impacts your mood.

Once this posture becomes habitual, our bodies adapt: crucial core postural muscles like the abdominal muscles and glutes weaken whilst other areas like the chest and shoulders and lower back adopt chronic patterns of tension.

Whilst all this may sound pretty dire,

the good news is that our bodies, if given just a little help, are willing and able to change. Which bring me to today’s topic: my favourite stretch.

The beauty of this stretch is that its super easy and it feels lovely, so there’s really no excuse!

To begin: • Roll up a beach towel or a firm blanket into a sausage shape (if you have a swimming noodle or a foam roller at home you can use that instead) • Lie on the ground with the towel underneath you, supporting your whole spine from the back of your head to your tailbone • Let your arms come out to your sides around shoulder height • Keep your knees bent and have the soles of your feet on the floor • Stay in this position for one to five minutes, letting your shoulders and arms drop away to the floor This stretch should feel deliciously enjoyable. If it’s painful or even

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uncomfortable then you’ll need to make adjustments: • Try lowering the height of the towel/blanket by rolling it less tightly • Bring your arms closer to the sides of your body • Put small cushions under your elbows or hands • If getting down to the floor (and back up again!) is a challenge, you can do this in bed; just add more height to the towel/blanket to compensate for the extra ‘give’ of the mattress I love doing this stretch in the evenings before I go to bed. It’s a lovely way to unravel the tensions of the day and set myself up for a good nights’ sleep.

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Home style with Harry Styles WITH HOME EDITOR ERIN CROSS

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in the garden WITH HORTICULTURIST TRACEY BOOL traceyboolgardenwriter.com Parliament House is home to multiple beehives, including open source, top bar, polystyrene and stingless (seasonal).

Parliament House has 23 hectares of gardens, including formal and informal, native and exotic.

Bees aplenty at Parliament House I was recently lucky enough to join a tour of Parliament House gardens as part of World Bee Day (20 May). Our guides were experienced head gardener Paul Jansen and volunteer head beekeeper Cormac Farrell.

Paul said the grounds of Parliament House cover 33 hectares, including 23 hectares of gardens. The peripheral native gardens, where we spent much of our tour, cover a leisurely 9 hectares. To conserve precious water, the native gardens are no longer irrigated, excepting during the establishment phase.

Cormac pointed out a beautiful red box (Eucalyptus polyanthemos) on our walk, saying it’s an excellent protein source for honeybees, and that it helps the hive build their colony in readiness for spring. An equally lovely red ironbark (Eucalyptus sideroxylon) was

described as being a useful winter foraging tree for pollinators, including the honeybee.

There are multiple beehives in the peripheral native gardens at Parliament House, including open source (Flow Hive), top bar (Kenyan) and well-insulated polystyrene (BeeBox) styles, the former two of which are easy to inspect and with minimal disturbance to bees when harvesting honey. There is also a seasonal native stingless beehive, which holidays at Government House in Sydney over winter, for the warmth and comfort of its inhabitants.

The hives are located in a sunny protected position with unobstructed access for efficient foraging and the safety of us human folk. Cormac has attached a BuzzBox Beekeeping App to the hives for external monitoring of conditions such as hive temperature, activity of the colony and

whether the queen bee is in residence or not.

Cormac said the honey produced from the hives has an especially low residue due to IPM (Integrated Pest Management) practices at Parliament House, including the use of cultural control methods only in the peripheral native gardens. In fact, it’s some of the purest honey to have been tested in Australia.

Cormac shared some fascinating bee facts with us on the walk, including: • It takes European honeybees 2 million flower visits to produce 1kg of honey.

• One of a bee’s final tasks towards the end of its life is to scout for a food source.

• Bees perform what is known as a waggle dance to direct the hive to a food source.

Each waggle ‘circuit’ signals approximately 200m of travel required to reach the food source. The angle of the waggle indicates the direction for the bees to fly.

• Canberra is home to approximately 200 species of native bees.

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“It pretty much offers everything for a family; a growing family who love to entertain or a family with older members, due to the master bedroom downstairs.”

The floorplan is made for family life and entertaining, with the ground level dedicated to living in style. It’s home to the gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry, a formal lounge room with fireplace, open plan dining and family area, and a second master bedroom with ensuite.

Upstairs, the master suite boasts a walk-in robe and ensuite with freestanding bath, while the remaining three bedrooms all include built-in robes. There’s also a TV room on the upper level – perfect for a kids’ or teenagers’ retreat.

Outside, adjacent to the sparkling in-ground pool, you’ll find an entertaining area to rival the best. Under roofline, the premier entertaining space boasts room for dining, an outdoor kitchen with barbecue and a wine fridge, fan and Bluetooth speakers, with easy access to the kitchen inside. There’s also a basketball court and soccer pitch for the kids, and a triple garage.

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blackbutt stairs, just to add to this home’s long list of luxury inclusions.

And to top it off, 11 Numiari Street enjoys views of its surrounds and a prime location on the street, opposite to reserve and walking distance to shops, schools and ovals in the suburb.

“It offers sweeping views to the Gungahlin skyline and beyond and to the Brindabellas,” says Luton Gungahlin sales consultant, Stuart James.

“There is nothing like it in the suburb, a complete one off – the location and the home.”

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recent sales

under the hammer

18C David Street, Turner

$1,800,000 McGrath

8 Redcliffe Street, Palmerston

$680,000

Home by Holly

4 Buzo Gardens, Franklin

$1,665,000 Canberra Property Partners

30/40 Henry Kendall Street, Franklin

$680,000

Blackshaw

93/7 Light Street, Griffith

$1,549,900 MPG

155/8 Jardine Street, Kingston

$680,000

Maloney’s

18 Orange Thorn Crescent, Banks

$1,376,500 Jonny Warren

14 McKivat Close, Gordon

$669,000

McIntyre

23 Janine Haines Terrace, Coombs

$1,241,000 Jonny Warren

30/363 Mirrabei Drive, Moncrieff

$651,244

Luton

389 Bugden Avenue, Fadden

$1,220,000 Peter Morrell

38/363 Mirrabei Drive, Moncrieff

$650,000

Harcourts

36 Durong Street, Crace

4 Maughan Crescent, Fadden

$1,165,000 McCann

24/5 Howitt Street, Kingston

$650,000

Purnell

42 Yiman Street, Waramanga

$1,145,000 Blackshaw

15 Quealy Street, Casey

$638,000

Luton

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161/98 Corinna Street, Phillip

$1,145,000 Blewitt

7/68 Bicentennial Drive, Jerrabomberra $630,000

Ray White

4 Breona Place, Lyons

$1,115,000 Irwin

434/15 Cooyong Street, City

$620,000

Whitcombe

70 Kingsmill Street, Kambah

$1,060,100 Real Estate Shop

23/10 Burke Crescent, Kingston

$620,000

Purnell

79 Ida West Street, Bonner

$1,056,000 Luton

106/1 Mouat Street, Lyneham

$610,000

LJ Hooker

43 Lowrie Street, Dickson

$1,035,000 LJ Hooker

5 Sharman Place, Gordon

$600,000

Solely

2 Biraban Place, Macquarie

$1,026,300 Belle

5/11 Doeberl Place, Karabar

$595,000

McGrath

47 Ashkanasy Crescent, Evatt

$1,015,000 Harcourts

104 Roden Cutler Drive, Bonner

$586,000

Blackshaw

1/9 Banfield Street, Downer

$990,000

LJ Hooker

5/10 John Gorton Drive, Coombs

$585,000

inStyle

8 Lidbury Street, Taylor

$985,000

Impact

3 George Street, Oaks Estate

$585,000

McGrath

7 Poyitt Street, Franklin

$985,000

New Door

54/219 Northbourne Avenue, Turner

$580,000

LJ Hooker

239 Maribyrnong Avenue, Kaleen

$930,000

Home by Holly

13/41 Lawrenson Circuit, Jacka

$560,000

LJ Hooker

27 Eppalock Street, Duffy

$930,000

LJ Hooker

12/48 Conley Drive, Melba

$556,000

Blackshaw

24 Courtney Street, Googong

$900,000

Achieve Homes

115/35 Currong Street, Reid

$530,000

LJ Hooker

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48 Tipiloura Street, Ngunnawal

$890,000

Blewitt

87/6-8 Gribble Street, Gungahlin

$520,000

POD Projects

30 Kingsmill Street, Kambah

$880,000

Independent

8 Dargin Crescent, Moncrieff

$517,000

Canberry

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37 Mabo Boulevard, Bonner

$880,000

Luton

30/32 Were Street, Calwell

$512,000

Blackshaw

17 Kinchela Crescent, Latham

$880,000

Agent Team

15/15 Bowman Street, Macquarie

$500,000

Verv

25 Templeton Street, Cook

$875,000

LJ Hooker

2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin

$500,000

POD Projects

7 Laura Place, Karabar

$875,000

Upside

36/2 Newchurch Street, Coombs

$465,000

The Property Collective

3 Cuthbert Circuit, Wanniassa

$870,000

Paul & Robyn Sutton

240/39 Benjamin Way, Belconnen

$460,000

Luton

41 Hazelgrove Street, Harrison

$857,000

Luton

30/18 Shugg Street, Taylor

$440,000

LJ Hooker

92/2 Torrens Street, Braddon

$835,000

Independent

9 Pentland Street, Campbell

$439,000

JWLand

63 Bill Ferguson Circuit, Bonner

$760,100

Harcourts

509/45 Furzer Street, Phillip

$430,000

Verv

33 Woodger Parade, Karabar

$760,000

McNamee

44/22 Archibald Street, Lyneham

$422,500

Blackshaw

15 Kennedy Avenue, Jerrabomberra

$760,000

Belle

1405/15 Bowes Street, Phillip

$417,000

Impact

4 Martin Street, Curtin

67 Burkitt Street, Page

$756,000

LJ Hooker

82/116 Easty Street, Phillip

$367,500

Independent

25 McBryde Crescent, Wanniassa

$755,000

McCann

291/80 Chandler Street, Belconnen

$358,500

Independent

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7 Findon Place, Isabella Plains

$710,000

Peter Morrell

8/132 Thynne Street, Bruce

$345,000

Harcourts

5 Imlay Place, Charnwood

$692,500

Independent

24/6 Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin

$290,000

Blackshaw

7 Joyce Place, Mawson

$688,000

Home by Holly

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

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Feels like home Rivett 6 Morrell Place The increasingly popular Weston Creek suburb of Rivett is the ideal suburb for families to settle down, evidenced by the fact this fourbedroom family home is on the market for the first time in 43 years.

“This home exudes a warm, welcoming, homely feel,” says Michael Potter Real Estate senior sales agent, Alisa Lawrence, of 6 Morell Place.

“Loads of natural light streams into the formal lounge room and kitchen through beautiful feature skylights.

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kids, as will the generous front and rear gardens.”

She says this home is perfectly suited for families who will appreciate the home’s separate living areas, as well as those who love to entertain.

“The home is ideal for entertaining with a fabulous kitchen with so much storage you will struggle to fill it all up,” Lawrence says.

“This area flows out to a large north-facing covered entertaining area overlooking beautiful private gardens.”

On a nearly 850sqm block on a quiet cul-de-sac, the home boasts

a sleek and modern kitchen, a sunken lounge room with feature skylights, a family room off the kitchen with built-in cabinetry, and a separate dining area.

There’s also evaporative cooling, ducted gas heating and internal access from the garage.

“Those needing lots of parking space will be thrilled with the double remote garage, a drivethrough tandem carport and space for several cars on the wide driveway,” says Lawrence. “Ideal to securely accommodate work vehicles and trailers.

“Positioned perfectly within this

family-minded suburb, the home is just a moment’s walk to the local shops, where a supermarket, café and bakery feature, and convenient to main roads to access all of Canberra.”

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The Gungahlin suburb of Taylor is home to Margaret Hendry Primary School.

162 blocks sold at Taylor A recent four-day ballot saw 162 blocks sold at the Gungahlin suburb of Taylor, the Suburban Land Agency says.

The blocks ranged from $355,000 to $525,000 in price, with an average size of 591sqm.

The ballot was a sell-out, and Suburban Land Agency CEO John Dietz said the market continues to show confidence despite the difficult year that was 2020.

“It’s pleasing to see the continued confidence and strong support Canberrans have for new land releases in Taylor,” he said.

“The new Gungahlin suburb offers a wide range of blocks, excellent community amenities and a natural setting.

“It has been designed to be reminiscent of a traditional Canberra suburb.”

Taylor is home to a primary school, two sporting fields, and there are plans for a local shopping precinct. Located 4km from the Gungahlin Town Centre, Taylor will be home to around 2,500 dwellings, both low and medium density.

Additional land in the suburb is expected to be released in 2021-22.

Housing ACT had received more than 1,100 complaints related to maintenance and property condition, Mark Parton, Shadow Minister for Housing, said in April. But public housing tenants felt ignored and helpless when they sought help.

As well, Canberra’s high density public housing complex, Kanangra Court, Reid, is unliveable, Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee said; the flats are full of mould, there are dead birds in the roof cavities, and maggots are falling from the ceiling.

“It is extremely disappointing and concerning to see houses in the ACT in this condition,” Ms Lee said. “It is even more concerning that both Housing Ministers seem completely uninterested in fixing them.”

A spokesperson for Housing Minister Yvette Berry said,

“Housing ACT works hard to ensure that public housing tenants live in safe, secure and well maintained homes”.

“Currently there are no requests for maintenance that have been raised against these issues. However, Housing ACT is aware of the ongoing presence of pigeons at the complex and as a result, ongoing maintenance including pest control measures such as pigeon eradication, is conducted on an annual basis,” the spokesperson said.

“Tenants are encouraged to raise any maintenance issues with Programmed. Housing ACT seeks to work directly with tenants to resolve any maintenance issues.”

For more on this story, head to canberraweekly.com.au - Nick Fuller

ACT scores at REIA awards

Three ACT winners were announced at the Real Estate Institute of Australia’s national awards for excellence, held last week in Darwin.

Belle Property Kingston was named as the Large Residential Agency of the Year, Claire Corby from Capital Buyers Agency took home the award for Buyers’ Agent of the Year; and Burgess Rawson’s Guy Randell was named Commercial Salesperson of the Year.

The ACT was represented with finalists in 14 of the 20 categories.

Of the 20 awards, the ACT took out three along with Western Australia and Tasmania. New South Wales swept the categories with seven wins, and Victoria took out four.

South Australia’s 2020 state awards for excellence were cancelled last year due to COVID-19, which meant there were no South Australian finalists at this year’s awards.

The Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT) recently opened nominations for this year’s Territory awards for excellence, to be held in October.

ACT public housing properties need repair: Canberra Liberals Most Canberrans would be horrified to see the state of many ACT public housing properties,

and the ACT Government hasn’t done anything to fix them, the Canberra Liberals claim.

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97 Fitchett Street Garran Commanding an elevated position in this highly sought-after Garran locale with

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19 Calder Crescent Holder Situated in a quiet street, this three-

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308/50 Eastlake Parade Kingston Whilst there are plenty of apartments

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entertainment and picturesque walks along the lake.

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9C/52 Deloraine Street Lyons Offering convenience, proximity and

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WRIGHT 4 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 2 CAR SPACES

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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.

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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.

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Elegance and Old-World Charm Meet Modern Living

Set amid a large 4,883m2 block of lush, mature landscaped gardens complete with a picturesque pond and bridge, this beautiful home originally built in 1895, has been sympathetically renovated and extended to its current glory. Located within the township of Yass with approximately one kilometre away from the CBD, this unexpected oasis offers a reflection of old-world charm and ambience. On entering the original double brick cottage, you will be impressed with the large sitting room with doors leading to the covered entertaining deck and featuring a warm fireplace. The open-plan kitchen overlooking the dining room features an island bench, granite benchtops and is modern, functional, and large and is centrally located within the home. The family room is located next to the dining room and leads to the outdoor entertaining covered deck providing beautiful vista of the garden. 'Sleepy Hollow' is a unique, elegant residence ideally suited to any family who is looking for a semi-rural lifestyle in an urban area with all the modern comforts and amenities.

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LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

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VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT

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PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR

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