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I sense a glimmer of hope glowing at the end of the lockdown tunnel. What are you most looking forward to when lockdown ends? I’m keen to dine at my favourite restaurant again and visit a dear friend down the coast, while getting an overdue dose of vitamin sea. Most importantly, I’m eager to fly to Cairns to see my ageing parents once more. Last Friday night, friends invited us to their lovely home for a relaxed dinner party for four to mark the latest easing of restrictions. I had almost forgotten what it was like to dine indoors with people from outside our household. It was delightful and rejuvenating. The previous weekend, I’d met up with three friends for a lakeside picnic and walk in keeping with restrictions for outdoor gatherings. Circumstances have certainly inspired a renewed appreciation for the art of the humble picnic and its many benefits. Reasons to be grateful this past week include a friend’s belated birthday catch-up with a wetlands walk and lakeside beverage, all those people providing fun through the #ACTrocks and #CBRrocks groups by painting and hiding colourful creations for others to find, the HelpingACT volunteers who packed 60 welcome hampers last weekend for Afghan evacuees arriving in Canberra, Floriade blooms creating pockets of colour and joy across the city, and new season asparagus. Take care,

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Budget overview: focus on recovery Helping Canberra’s economy recover from the shock of the pandemic and ensuring a progressive and equitable future are the tasks the ACT Government has set in the 2021–22 Budget, released this week. COVID-19 has been devastating for many businesses, but the government is determined to grow the labour market to 250,000 jobs by 2025 and encourage investment to drive economic recovery. The Budget includes a $41 million package for key industries; $20 million for the tourism and arts sectors; and $8 million for business recovery. The government has embarked on the largest infrastructure program in the ACT public sector’s history. A $5 billion pipeline of local infrastructure projects will support more than

The 2021-22 ACT Budget includes $100 million for more and better affordable and public housing for low-income Canberrans at risk of homelessness. File image: Kerrie Brewer.

15,300 construction jobs. Two hundred and fifty projects and 14 programs of work are already underway. The government intends to make Canberra Australia’s Arts Capital; more than $13 million will support local artists, arts organisations, and cultural facilities. The ACT Government prides itself on leading the nation in responding to climate change and protecting the environment. $63 million will be spent over the next four years to reduce emissions and to keep Canberra’s bushland, suburbs, and waterways healthy habitats for animals, while the $150 million Sustainable Household Scheme will open to all eligible households and individuals in the ACT. A further $14 million will be spent to plant 54,000 new trees by 2024 – part of a plan to increase canopy cover to 30 per cent by 2045. The ACT Government has budgeted $100 million for more and better affordable and public housing for low-income Canberrans at risk of homelessness – the largest investment in ACT public housing since self-government in 1988, and one of the single largest investments of any kind in that time. Social services and the opposition welcomed the investment, but said it was long overdue. Expanding the Canberra Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU), delivering a better Canberra Hospital Emergency Department (ED), and more

emergency surgery capacity are among major projects for the public health system. More than 90 additional nurses and midwives will be recruited across Canberra Health Services and Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, at a cost of $50.1 million over four years. The mental health system will be made more accessible for young people and their families, and alcohol and other drug services will be expanded. A dedicated coroner will be appointed, reducing delays for bereaved family, friends, and witnesses involved in inquests. The ambulance service will be modernised; a new service model will be rolled out, and specialised response capabilities such as infections control added. School students have faced additional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic; the ACT Government will commit an additional $51 million to school equity programs over the next four years, to ensure children in local schools have equal opportunities. Eleven local shopping centres will be upgraded over the next four years, local playgrounds will be refreshed, and new dog parks and toilet facilities constructed. Essential stormwater works will lay the foundation for restoration of the heritagelisted Sydney and Melbourne buildings. Visit canberraweekly.com.au for more details. - Nick Fuller

Racism is on the rise in the ACT – and we must talk about it

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Canberra prides itself on being one of Australia’s most culturally diverse cities; more than a quarter of the population was born outside Australia. But multicultural leaders worry that racism is on the rise in the ACT. At a Zoom meeting convened by Liberal MLA Giulia Jones last week, Aboriginal, Chinese, Indian, African, Muslim, and European representatives expressed their concerns that verbal racial abuse had spiked during lockdown, and that their communities were being vilified for having COVID. Cameroonian Cedric Nyamsi, perhaps the ACT’s first COVID-19 case of the current outbreak, was the victim of social media abuse. When an AfricanCaribbean man was quarantined with COVID, neighbours threw rocks at his door and window, telling him to leave the apartment block. Last year,

Chinese Australians were blamed for the pandemic. Indian radio commentator Vikas Sharma revealed his pain and bewilderment in a video on social media after targeting, racial abuse, and slurs came to his door. “Something broke inside; I couldn’t take it anymore,” he said. For a month, Mr Sharma’s family were harassed by neighbours staying in an Airbnb unit. The neighbours cursed them, mocked them, waited for them in the lobby and staircase, shouted at them from the balcony, and rang their doorbell at strange hours. “F…ing Nazis, f…ing Indian Arabs!” they screeched. (continued page 8)

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GP can become like extended family. The sense of community is unparalleled,” he said. “I chose to practise in Canberra because it really is a big country town.” Dr Asif has seen firsthand how bedside manner can make or break a patient’s treatment. Working in emergency care, he couldn’t help but wonder what happened to his patients after they left the ED. Now he practises by the ethos that a doctor-patient relationship doesn’t happen overnight. “Continuance of care is very important to me. When you invest enough time into a doctor-patient relationship, you do see that people are capable of enormous changes in their lives,” he smiled. A big believer in togetherness,

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Indian radio commentator Vikas Sharma said police treated frightening racial abuse directed at his family at home as “a neighbourly squabble”. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Frightened for his family’s lives, Mr Sharma talked to the police – but they treated it more as a neighbourly squabble than as a serious incident, he said. “People know that nothing’s going to happen; they commit such things again and again because they can get away with it,” he said. Mr Sharma said his example was only of one many stories of discrimination he had heard in Canberra. Migrants contribute a great deal to the community, but often had to deal with petty bias every day, because of their appearance, their clothes, or their accent, Mr Sharma said. Muslim spokeswoman Diana Abdel-Rahman OAM said most Canberrans are inclusive and tolerant, but racism also came in peaks and troughs, and needed to be called out. Both Mr Sharma and Ms Abdel-Rahman believe an education campaign is necessary

to stop racism in the community and call it out. Mrs Jones said many migrants stayed silent because they did not know how to report racism, or who to discuss it with. “There is fear that no-one will defend them, and a deep-seated belief that they are alone,” she said. There is no place for racism in the ACT, believes Tara Cheyne, ACT Minister for Human Rights and Multicultural Affairs. “It is against the law to vilify a person or group on the grounds of race,” Ms Cheyne said. “Racism is a community responsibility, and people should call out racism at every opportunity when it is safe to do so.” If people experience racism or racial vilification, or witness these behaviours, they can report it to the ACT Human Rights Commission (HRC) through their website, by calling 6205 2222, or on social media. - Nick Fuller

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Police must not be politicised One of the underreported potential problems that may emerge from COVID lockdowns is the way some states, like Victoria, have used their police forces to effectively do their dirty work for them and, in the process, become politicised. I’ve always been very pro police. I worked as an ACT Public Prosecutor in the 1980s before going into the Assembly and during my nearly 20 years in ACT politics, introduced numerous pieces of legislation to make the job of our police easier. I was a police minister and an AG and regarded then, as I do now, our splendid men and women in blue as the best police force in the country. They need our full support, as a community, to help them uphold the rule of law in our society. The ACT Assembly needs to ensure our police are given the necessary resources and legislative assistance to enable them to do their job. Even in COVID times, our local police have largely managed to not be too heavy handed and have used their discretion sensibly in enforcing the law.

Unfortunately, in Victoria, some of the police have gone overboard. I was dismayed to see footage showing police elbow to the ground and then pepper spray a 71-year-old woman and, whilst arresting a bloke on the ground, another policeman appeared to drop his knee into the fellow’s back. Interestingly, only Sky News seemed to make anything of it. I know Dan Andrews has a tame media corps in Melbourne, but that’s ridiculous! Scenes such as police arresting kids playing in a playground, moving young people on who are sitting on park benches (as happened to my grandson in Melbourne last year), overreacting with violence to some apparently peaceful demonstrators, and not being able to exercise their discretion in enforcing the new laws may well lead to ongoing problems after COVID has been overcome and we return to normal. I would hate to see the general public become reluctant to help police in the execution of their duty as a result of overzealous enforcement of what have often proved to be draconian,

unnecessary laws enacted by panicky state governments during COVID. Unfortunately, the overreaction by some Victorian police, in particular, has not helped. I am probably the last person to want to see disciplinary action taken against police, as I know just how hard their job is, but what I saw in some of the footage from Victoria seemed well over the top and the culprits need to be disciplined. This is not China or the Soviet Union. I have heard very few complaints in the ACT but there have been quite a few from interstate. All governments need to tread very carefully here. Our police should not be used for what appears to be political purposes. The citizens of Australia must feel comfortable in trusting our police and not be afraid to approach them. I fear that trust may well have been set back a little because of the attitude of the Andrews Government in Victoria. Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Canberra Weekly.

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Vaccine mandate for frontline healthcare workers The ACT Government is working on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers in the Territory across certain settings. The first phase will focus on staff at the highest risk of encountering COVID-19: frontline staff in hospitals, any healthcare facility

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“The impact on the workforce will be small, if any.” As at 1 October, more than 80 per cent of ACT health staff have selfreported they have been vaccinated with at least one dose, and 73 per cent said they were fully vaccinated. “We’re actually quite confident that this number is higher,” Ms Stephen-Smith said. The health minister said mandating vaccines benefits employers by allowing them to require staff to tell them. Consultation began this week with the healthcare workforce and other key stakeholders to finalise the details of the public health direction. A phased approach to other healthcare settings will be considered in the “coming weeks and months”. The government is currently

negotiating with unions and industrial representatives the implementation of a mandatory vaccine across the ACT public service more broadly. “That does include an opportunity for people to be redeployed if they are unwilling to get vaccinated,” Ms Stephen-Smith said. Since 17 September, a COVID-19 vaccine mandate has been in place for aged care workers. Prior to the mandate being announced, the vaccination rate amongst aged care workers stood at 48 per cent before doubling in the space of three weeks. “By the time the mandate came into effect, we had 99 per cent of that workforce vaccinated and we’re now at 100 per cent,” Ms Stephen-Smith said. - Denholm Samaras

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Tarryn’s Silver Linings Playbook In 2013, Tarryn Fowler watched her older cousin Michelle battle and beat breast cancer, only for it to return five years later and take her life, leaving Michelle’s young children without a mother. Tarryn promised herself that she wouldn’t let her cousin’s death be in vain. Then at 33, with two babies of her own, Tarryn received the same diagnosis, and watched dread creep over the faces of her family. They were devastated that this was happening again. Tarryn knew what lay ahead of her. “Right, now that’s two reasons that we need to get the message out there to get checked early,” she said, and promptly became an ambassador for the National Breast

Cancer Foundation. “I’ve always tried to find the silver lining in everything,” said Tarryn. “For me, this was that. “If I can get one woman to check her breasts more regularly, or one person to donate, at least something positive has come out of me getting breast cancer.” Tarryn watched on as women in her life who survived breast cancer seemed to recover better emotionally if they maintained hope throughout the process. She clung to her positivity, even and especially at her lowest points. “Chemo to me wasn’t the hardest part. Losing your hair, losing your identity, isn’t easy. For six weeks your life seems to revolve around chemo. But for me, the hardest

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part was when it all stopped. The appointments stopped, you weren’t seeing someone every day or every week … you’re on your own. And now that your hair is growing back, and you’re getting back to work, everyone’s like, ‘Oh, you’re better now’. “For the next 10 years I’m taking hormone blockers and I’m currently going through menopause at 33 years old. I’m very lucky that my husband and I had finished our family, that’s not always the case for everyone. People say it’s life back to normal, but your body is completely different.” After grieving the loss of her former self, Tarryn picked herself up and dusted herself off. She came to terms with not being “the patient” anymore. “I was never a very good patient anyway,” she smiled. “I was lucky because I had the ambassador position, so I had something I could throw myself into along with work.” Tarryn’s son was still only two when she was diagnosed, and her daughter was not yet 18 months. “When I was first diagnosed, I’d tell myself ‘it’s okay; they’re young, they won’t remember me being sick.’ Then one night, I was putting my son to bed. As he’s dozing off, he likes to tell stories. He looked at me and goes, ‘Mummy, I’m going to be a doctor when I’m a big boy.’ I said ‘Oh, that’s great, sweetheart, you can be whatever you want’, and he says, ‘Because then I can help cut the bad stuff out of you.’ “I’ve cried three times during this whole thing, and that was one of them,” Tarryn said. “On the worst days, you’re lying in bed, hearing them squeal with delight, or laugh, hearing

those amazing things happening, and realising what you’re missing out on. But it hit home what else I could miss out on if I wasn’t here fighting. Watching them start school, grow up, get married - I don’t want to miss out on that. “So, anything I can do to be here for the long haul, I’m all in.” Tarryn’s support network came to her aid during her recovery. “I work with an amazing bunch of women who put together this massive gift basket of all the things they researched that someone going through chemo might need. My best friend came over and worked next to me for a day when I couldn’t get off the couch, just so I had company. My mum came to every radiation session. It was what she felt she could do, so she did. “My dad really stepped up and helped look after my children and made sure that their life felt as normal as possible. My husband, who used to go to the hairdresser once a month and spend a ridiculous amount on a haircut, shaved his head when I had to shave mine. Then all the guys in his work team shaved their heads too in solidarity, and I haven’t even met these people! “When something horrible happens, amazing things can come out. People reminding us of how important we are as human beings.” Tarryn finished radiation in May this year. Further tests will follow. She looks forward to hearing the words “No. Evidence. Detected.” To support the National Breast Cancer Foundation, visit nbcf.org.au/donate - Anja de Rozario

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What to do when a loved one has cancer It is one of the hardest things life throws at many of us. With half of all Australians receiving a cancer diagnosis by the age of 85, most people will see a loved one face cancer in our lifetimes. Yet no one is ever really prepared. What do you do? What can you say? What sort of help can you provide without it seeming like too much, or too little? Tarryn Fowler, a local mother of two, shared her battle with breast cancer with Canberra Weekly, along with what helped her through the most difficult times of her life. When Tarryn was diagnosed, her son was two-and-a-bit years old, and her daughter was not yet 18 months. The young mum observed an interesting parallel in the best help she received from her family and friends. “It’s funny because it’s sort of the same as when someone has a baby. Home-cooked meals always help, as they won’t always feel up to cooking. If they have a family, it’s helpful to offer to take the kids out for a day, even just to the park. During chemo, there are days where you feel like you’ve been hit by a bus. Even offering to sleep on the couch in case the kids wake up or coming over to put a load of washing on can help so much. “Show that you’ve done some research on what they’re going through. My best friend put together this beautiful gift basket that had lollies that were really good for when you’re not feeling hungry, some icy poles for the days you can’t eat, socks to keep your feet warm. At the end there

was a bottle of my favourite wine – ‘For us to drink when you beat this’,” she said. “Having that positive attitude really helps motivate you. You don’t want your loved ones to say, ‘Poor you’. Instead say, ‘It’s okay. You’re going to beat this’ and ‘What can we do to help?’.” Tarryn emphasised that helping your loved one is not limited to when they are going through chemo. “For me, one of the hardest parts was when it all stopped. The appointments all stopped, you weren’t seeing someone every day or every week, you were on your own. And now that your hair was growing back, and you’re getting back to work, everyone’s like, ‘Oh, you’re better now’. In reality, your body is completely different than before cancer, and you really have to pick yourself up and dust yourself off.” To look after your loved one in this stage of healing, Tarryn said it’s all about awareness. “I wasn’t even aware of that low point until my mum had done the research. She said to me, ‘I’m just letting you know, for the next two weeks, I’m going to be checking in on you every day’. And it helped a lot. Just know that even if your loved one has gotten the okay to say they’re healed, it doesn’t mean that they feel okay inside.” For more information, visit www.cancercouncil.com.au/ cancer-information/for-familyand-friends - Anja de Rozario

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At a glance Bunton returns to Caps Alex Bunton will make her return to basketball with the UC Capitals in the upcoming WNBL season. Bunton first played for the Caps back in 2012 before playing in Russia and representing Australia. An unfortunate run with injuries that featured 11 knee surgeries saw her give the game away, but she will now return to the game she loves. “The opportunity to return to basketball this year was something I couldn’t turn down,” said Bunton. “After a long two years and a baby in between, I have never felt better mentally and physically.” The WNBL season is set to kick off on 6 November.

Brumbies add Creighton to squad

The Brumbies have announced the signing of 21-year-old centre Hudson

Creighton until the end of 2023. The aggressive centre said he was excited to come to the national capital and get to work. “I’m really excited to be coming down to Canberra to join the Brumbies,” said Creighton. “The club and the program have such a strong reputation for getting the best out of players and I’m really keen to get stuck into preseason and put my best foot forward.”

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The Canberra United signings keep on coming with goalkeeper Beth Mason-Jones joining the squad for the upcoming A-League Women’s season. Mason-Joins spent three years with Melbourne Victory before taking 15 months away from the game and is now excited to get stuck into preseason from 25 October.

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GIVIT donation of the week: Baby essentials GIVIT is working closely with a Canberra-based charity that is working to ensure Indigenous communities have a bright future based on sound physical health, safe comforting homes and opportunities that create independence and stability. The organisation is focusing on encouraging more Indigenous mothers living in remote communities to bring their babies and young children to the local health clinic or visiting health service for essential medical check-ups. The charity is aiming to create gift bags for new mothers to feel supported. The items they are urgently seeking include digital thermometers, teething toys, soft soled shoes for babies 6-12 months, face washers and new baby books. They are hoping to put together 50 gift hampers for mothers, giving these women access to essential items they otherwise would not be able to provide for their new babies. All items for this project must be new to ensure the health and safety for each child. Donors can give new items or monetary donations, of which 100 per cent of funds goes towards purchasing the items needed. Donations can be collected by, delivered, or posted to the organisation. To donate, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search category ‘Baby and Child’, location ‘ACT’.

Dymphna Clark Lecture This year’s Dymphna Clark Lecture will be delivered by Professor Megan Davis via Zoom on Wednesday 13 October 6pm. The title of her talk is ’The promise of the Uluru Statement from the Heart: the past, the present and the future of First Nations Australia’. Tickets $10; bookings are essential via trybooking.com/BUEXW

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Celebration of Languages Join ACT Bilingual Education Alliance for a day to celebrate and find out more about our multilingual city on Saturday 16 October, free and online by Zoom. Ever wondered what interpreters and translators do? Seen or heard other languages and wanted to find out more? From a discussion about Aboriginal languages to exploring languages and scripts from around the world, six panels with over 20 presenters will share their perspectives on multilingualism in the ACT. Organised by ACTBEA with support from an ACT Government Grant. More details at actbilingual.weebly.com/events.html or email canberrabilingual@gmail.com

Take Control – Live Well Do you have a chronic condition (lasting three months or more)? If yes, this is the program for you! Canberra Health Services is offering a free three-week course for adults with a chronic condition. Topics include making the most of your health appointments, physical activity, healthy eating, goal setting, problem solving and peer support. Sessions start this November and are delivered online so you can complete the course from anywhere. Call Central Health Intake on 5124 9977 to register or email SelfManagement@act.gov.au for more information.

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A Use it Up feast When OzHarvest teamed up with BehaviourWorks Australia to understand the most impactful way Aussie households can act against climate change, they found the overwhelming answer is to use up the food they have at home. The research, conducted by BehaviourWorks at the Monash Sustainable Development Institute, revealed that food waste

contributes around 8-10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That is more than extracting oil (3.8 per cent), producing plastic (3.8 per cent), and air travel (1.9 per cent). If food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the United States, and the real kicker is that 70 per cent of the food

An easy way to use up fruit Fruit is a big wastage weakness for many of us. If it’s a little mushy, or a little brown, many would reach for the bin. Here’s an easy dessert for any ageing fruit in your kitchen.

Fruit – whatever needs using up! Frozen puff pastry A little sprinkle of sugar

Apples and pears Stone fruit and mixed berries

third of all food produced in this country! Tackling food wastage is the low hanging fruit to getting climate change results fast. You don’t have to buy an electric car or solar panels to reduce your carbon footprint. Reducing your food waste can be simple. Here are two easy recipes for dinner and dessert, a Use It Up feast to kick things off.

An easy way to use up herbs

Line a baking tray with parchment paper, put a sheet of pastry in the middle.

We all have a mysterious spice cabinet or herbs we bought for a trial recipe and never touched again. Or maybe you decided a herb garden would be “so green” before realising you will never need that much parsley. Don’t bin them! Try this instead.

Thinly slice the fruit, pile in the middle of the sheet of pastry and sprinkle with sugar.

1 cup of pine nuts (or any nuts or pumpkin seeds)

Fold edges of pastry in to enclose some of the filling and bake at 190oC for 30-35 minutes.

1 bunch of basil or any herbs that need using up (remove from stems if necessary)

You can add jam for extra flavour if you have any.

Any leftover bagged salad/spinach/ rocket

Some good combinations are: Strawberries and bananas

we waste is perfectly edible. Like a Monday deadline on a Sunday night, Australia’s national target to halve food waste by 2030 (in line with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal) is looming fast, and we haven’t done nearly enough so far. Australian households bin a total of 2.5 million tonnes of food wastage every year – that’s one

Dry toast seeds in a pan until golden. Put everything in blender, whizz until fairly smooth, adding a little olive oil at a time. Adjust seasoning and mix through with freshly cooked pasta!

3 cloves of garlic Hot Tip: Always keep some pastry in your freezer so it’s easy to use up soft fruit, instead of throwing it in the bin.

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An eggy dessert: Burnt honey semifreddo with seasonal fruits It’s World Egg Day tomorrow, Friday 8 October! Delicious, nutritious, and affordable, eggs are a staple that allow for incredible savoury dishes, or sweet like this one, perfect for home entertaining as lockdown allows. Serves 10-12 Cake 3/4 cup (185 ml) of local honey 600 ml of organic thin (pouring) cream or coconut cream 8 organic pasture-raised egg yolks 2 organic pasture-raised eggs 1/2 tsp of vanilla bean powder 1/4 tsp of grated or ground nutmeg Topping 2 cups (300 g) of pitted cherries or your favorite seasonal fruits, chopped Fresh berries and local edible flowers in season, to serve

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Grated or ground nutmeg, to serve Line a 24 cm cake tin or 11 x 27 x 9 cm loaf tin with baking paper (it will mould to the tin better if you scrunch it up well first, then spread it out to line the tin). Combine half of the honey and 2.5 tbsp of the cream in a small saucepan and cook on high until the mixture smells super caramelly (almost burnt), about 4 minutes. Pour immediately into a room-temperature bowl to cool. Half-fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat. Place the egg yolks and remaining honey in a medium metal bowl that will sit securely on top of the saucepan without touching the water. Place the bowl over the simmering water and beat with hand-held electric beaters until the mixture is pale, creamy, and frothy. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and set aside. Pour the remaining cream into a deep medium bowl and beat until thickened but not too stiff. Gently fold the cream and the cooled burnt honey mixture into the beaten egg mixture. Everything should now be in one bowl. Pour into the prepared tin, then cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, remove the semifreddo from the freezer, take out of the tin by pulling on the paper, then remove the paper and place the semifreddo on a plate or cake stand. Don’t panic if the paper sticks. Just wait a couple of minutes for the semifreddo to soften, and it will peel off super easily. Scatter the fruit and edible flowers over the top and sprinkle with nutmeg. Hot Tip: When cherries are out of season, try finely diced pear, sautéed in a pan with a little butter and vanilla bean powder, then cooled to room temperature. You can keep the semifreddo in the freezer for 3–4 days before serving. Images and text from Low Tox Life Food by Alexx Stuart, photography by Cath Muscat. Murdoch Books RRP $36.99.

Food for thought The latest in foodie news, events and products. A recent study showed that coffee beat sex as Australians’ number one guilty pleasure. The research, conducted by Jamaica Blue in celebration of International Coffee Day last week, surveyed over 1,000 Australians. Other answers showed that one in five parents (21 per cent) said coffee was their saviour in managing home-schooling, while 23 per cent of all Australians say they survived lockdown thanks to their caffeine fix. Other guilty pleasures that Aussies skipped over to select coffee as their go-to included chocolate and alcohol. Unsurprisingly, caffeine consumption in our country is continuing a northward trend.

While two in three Aussies drink coffee every day, interestingly, a staggering one in four (28 per cent) said they can’t live without coffee, and one in three (29 per cent) admitted to drinking more coffee now than 12 months ago. While coffee is the top guilty pleasure, it appears your gender may sway your coffee order. Cappuccinos were seen as the crowd pleaser as the most popular order for both sexes, while women prefer lattes - and men are more likely to pick a flat white. Long and short blacks were over twice as popular with men than women. Other findings reveal that caffeine headaches and withdrawals may be rampant with almost half (47 per cent)

Almost one in five parents say they survived home-schooling thanks to coffee.

of Australian coffee drinkers reaching for a brew within the first hour of waking up. One in four said during periods of lockdown, they savour their coffee time more than ever. And finally, 23 per cent of those surveyed reported that during periods of lockdown, going out to get a takeaway coffee has been a pleasant outing or ritual. With international travel on

hold, Jamaica Blue is attempting to satisfy wanderlust with their blends, introducing three new coffee blends throughout the month of October, inspired by Tanzania (blackcurrant, raisin and dark chocolate), Papua New Guinea (peach, apple and hazelnut), and Honduras (black cherry, walnut and cocoa nibs.) Hang on to your simple pleasures, Canberrans.

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That’s arts and entertainment Design Canberra 2021 cancelled Craft ACT have regretfully made the decision to cancel the 2021 DESIGN Canberra festival slated for November following an extensive process of deliberation. The full 2021 festival program has been rescheduled to November 2022, with an artistfocused support program to run this year in its stead. Craft ACT CEO Jodie Cunningham said the difficult decision to postpone this year’s festival was made due to continued uncertainty surrounding public health restrictions. “The essence of DESIGN Canberra is about connection, community, exploration and activation of our city and, given the extended lockdown and the ongoing uncertainty in the coming months, we believe moving the 2021 Transformation

programming to next year will ensure that the festival will run to its full potential in 2022,” she said. With DESIGN Canberra representing one of the largest concentrations of art sales for the region each year and more than 520 local artists impacted by the cancellation, Craft ACT has announced a program that will be presented on 5-28 November to support local artists and the Canberra community. Titled Design Canberra presents Nurture, the program will include creative workshops (online and in person), online studio tours and interviews, an online art auction, a sketchbook challenge, professional development workshops for artists, a music event that celebrates Craft ACT’s 50th anniversary and some public art commissions. Cunningham said the Nurture program draws on the well documented benefits of creativity to promote wellbeing and is aimed at supporting Canberra artists. “The program is specifically tailored to focus on the wellbeing aspects of creativity, making and crafting as tools for health and recovery, and as an antidote to the stresses brought about by the pandemic,” she said.

Summernats green lit for January 2022

Craft ACT CEO Jodie Cunningham said continued uncertainty around public health restrictions prompted the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Design Canberra festival. File photo.

A staple of Canberra’s events calendar, the 34th iteration of the Summernats street car festival will roar back into Canberra for the first time in two years come January 2022. It is on track to be Canberra’s first major post-

The four-day Summernats car show usually attracts thousands of visitors to Canberra in January but was cancelled for the first time this year due to COVID concerns. File photo.

COVID event. According to festival organiser Andy Lopez, “there is absolutely no reason why Summernats shouldn’t happen” at EPIC in January 2022. The declaration of intent by Summernats organisers to blaze the trail for major events in Canberra came in response to the ACT Government last week releasing their ‘pathway’ out of lockdown. The document signalled large-scale events would re-enter the equation come late November to early December this year. The annual four-day car show usually attracts thousands of visitors to the ACT but was cancelled for the first time this year due to COVID concerns. Mr Lopez said while border restrictions may prevent some interstate visitors from attending, Summernats would be able to go ahead. “The event is ready to run and to run in a COVIDsafe format,” he said. “It will be similar to previous years, but it will be different.” It’s expected that density limits will be enforced at key areas around Summernats for both indoor and outdoor events. Mr Lopez said throughout the pandemic, he and his team have liaised with the various relevant ACT Government bodies, including the Chief Minister’s office, to ensure the event could go ahead “when conditions were right”. “The right conditions are coming, and the work needs to ramp up now so we’re ready to go in January,” he said.

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Positive Poster Lab inspires joy Gungahlin Arts’ Positive Poster Lab is a new initiative inviting people to slow down, connect and stay creative by making a poster with the message that they most need to hear. Local artists Sally Holliday and Tom Campbell have created a series of prompts and video tutorials - available on the Belco Arts website and the Positive Poster Lab Instagram - to get people started with the creative process and tap into the benefits that artmaking has for mental health. Poster makers can be inspired and share their work on the project’s Instagram page @PostivePosterLab until the end of the year. The project is open to everyone – from professional artists to those who haven’t picked up a pencil since primary school. All that’s needed are some basic materials from around the house and a commitment to spend a few minutes

engaging with a sense of play. For those who need a little more inspiration, the artists will be running a free virtual working bee on Sunday 17 October 10am-11.30am where participants can log in for a live making session. Gungahlin Arts programs officer Michele Grimston said the project serves as a reminder that “we’re all going through tough times at the moment, and that we have a lot of power to collectively support each other too”. “Stop by and you might just find a message that will help you get through the day – or share your poster - it might be the one thing that someone else really needs to hear right now,” she said. The positive Poster Lab project will run until 31 December 2021. For more information, and to register for the online working bee on 17 October, visit belcoarts.com.au/positive-poster

Now streaming Free Guy (M) In the online open-world videogame Free City, Guy (Ryan Reynolds) is a non-playable character who goes about his routine life as a bank security guard. One day, Guy is distracted by a programmer’s Avatar as Molotov Girl, causing him to go against his programming and pick up a pair of glasses that reveal to him he is inside a videogame. 1999’s The Matrix is a masterpiece that blended Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey with the zeitgeist of anxiety felt with the new millennium looming. As an action thriller, The Matrix asked audiences to wake up and question their reality. Free Guy does the same thing, albeit in the wrappings of a comedy; Reynolds’ affable but slightly unhinged Guy slowly awakens to his surroundings as the ‘chosen one’ with all the

helpings of modern-day CGI. Guy is essentially immortal, taking a lot of punishment as he levels up through the game counter to his programming. In the real world, programmers Millie (Jodie Comer) and Walter (Joe Keery) strive to find their original game code within Free City to prove their intellectual property stolen, and perverted by, corporate head Antwan (Taika Waititi). Antwan has altered Free City for his own capitalistic gain, so the pair must strive to save their labour of love. Verdict: A very fun look at life through the lens of a videogame with more than enough ‘Easter eggs’ for gamer fans. 3 stars. Free Guy is now available on Disney+. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

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history. It was a period that saw two world wars, the decline of the aristocracy, the rise of women’s suffrage, social reform, miner strikes and the colour and excitement of the 1960s. It also saw the dominance of political figures such as Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair, and the rise of cultural icons like the Beatles, James Bond and J. R. R. Tolkien. In this sixth and final volume of his History of England, Ackroyd marvellously captures the spirit of the age and provides fascinating insights into the main events. An impressive and very readable history.

Although it deals with events from over 150 years ago, Kate Moore’s The Woman They Could Not Silence still has relevance today, especially in light of recent events in America. Elizabeth Packard was an ordinary housewife and mother of six, until she attended a Woman’s Rights Convention in 1848. Inspired by the talk of woman’s rights, Elizabeth began voicing her own opinions

on politics and religion, much to the disdain of her preacher husband who warned her after one disagreement, “I shall put you into the asylum!”. True to his word, he had her declared ‘slightly insane’ and committed to the Illinois State Hospital. Once there, she found other lucid women who had similarly been incarcerated, and embarked on a ceaseless quest for justice and freedom that was to have profound effects around the world. Told with a novelist’s flair, this well researched story is both enthralling and confronting. Highly recommended.

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Salvos Online: your op-shopping fix for lockdown For those who haven’t heard the fabulous news, Salvos has an online op shop as of May last year - although it’s more like an op-megastore, with about 60,000 items listed and 1,700 new items added per day on average. Although the project has been in the works for a while, Salvation Army spokesperson Wendy Hateley said the website’s launch was fast-tracked because of the pandemic. “All the reasons to shop second-hand still stand true during lockdown. One hundred per cent of profits from any Salvation Army stores are put back into our programs, whether that be for domestic violence refuge, homelessness shelter, food distribution, natural disaster relief, or alcohol and drug rehabilitation. That is where your money is going when you shop from us.” From Victoria to WA, 220 of Salvos physical stores are listing their products online, separating their online presence from other major Australian op shops that mostly stick to listing vintage and valuables. “So far, we have sold 115,000 items through the online store since its beginnings in May 2020 and have shipped 92,000 orders to customer doorsteps across the nation,” said Ms Hateley. An avid lover of all things second-hand, CW fashion and beauty editor Anja de Rozario had to get onboard. After purchasing multiple packages from Salvos stores all around Australia, here are some pros and cons she found of shopping Salvos through the net.

CONS Be mindful of delivery during lockdown. While click and collect is available for areas not in lockdown, here in Canberra ordering for delivery is our only route. Salvos Online doesn’t provide the option to leave packages unattended, or to select your delivery time, so shopping can

be difficult if you are an essential worker. Luckily for most, you can still get your opshopping in while stay-at-home orders last. With post offices also restricting their hours, my packages made several trips up and down the coast before I could direct a select few to my parcel locker. Thrifty nine-to-fivers beware! The search filters could use some work. Salvos Online have made some great developments in the past year, including an array of options to filter by size, style, material, etc. However, straying outside of the given filters can result in some digging (arguably in true op-shopping manner). If you were to search for a universally-flattering ‘wrap dress’ for example, the option to filter by size becomes unavailable. You can still filter for price and condition though, and many of the items listed are brandnew with the tags still on! I also recommend browsing via your laptop, as the website tends to lag on phones. Perhaps an app is on the horizon?

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The Salvos launched an online op shop, allowing Aussies to continue to purchase their pre-loved goods during lockdown, including these outfits worn by Anja de Rozario.

Packaged with gratitude. The Salvos staff mailing items were incredibly kind and grateful for the support during the pandemic. I received multiple handwritten thankyou notes, and personal calls to make sure the items got to me okay. The clothes I ordered were well-packaged and clean, and actually smelt better than in physical op shops! Postage is affordable. Regardless of where in Australia you purchase from, the postage is wonderfully affordable. Regular post is only $5.50, or $7.50 if you want it express. With so many online shopping websites trying to catch us out with shipping prices (you know who you are), reasonable postage must be nodded to. It’s all there. Everything you love and miss about op shopping shines through in Salvos Online.

There are plenty of curated gems, as well as true op shop prices, and hidden treasures to search for in all the well-known op shop goldmines – Men’s Section, Sleepwear, then bric-a-brac, amiright? Recycling is good for all. “If you have five spare bucks and you want to help somebody out, then stick it in a donation tin, but if you need to purchase something with that money, you are better off looking at an op-shop … ,” said Ms Hateley. “Whoever is purchasing from an op-shop is recycling unwanted belongings, and any form of recycling is good for our environment and our community.” Visit Salvos online store at salvosstores.com.au canberraweekly.com.au

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Local sneaker brand plants five trees for every pair sold A Canberra-based sneaker company has pledged to plant five trees for every pair of sneakers sold during the month of October, furthering the vocation of bright young founder, Katherine Cymbalak. The pledge is part of the Grow Your Impact initiative, which supports smaller, eco-friendly brands that give back, and BLAC Sneaker Co has aimed to give with both hands since the company’s early stages. “My vision for BLAC was to make a positive impact, not only on the environment but also across society – a balance between sustainable fashion and supporting the community around us,” said Ms Cymbalak.

Her business works to take slow fashion to the next level, crafting shoes out of what Ms Cymbalak calls the “underdog of fabrics”. “Hemp has been used to make rope for countless years because of its durability and strength. As a fibre, it’s difficult to break, so making fashion from hemp means your clothes last longer, but also is incredible for the environment in other ways. “Hemp can rejuvenate soil, drawing out toxins. It grows faster than other crops, which means reducing the impact of deforestation. It helps clean up the water, as less pesticides used means less chemicals in the waterways impacting wildlife downstream.”

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BLAC aims to be the necessary future of clothing companies in more ways than one, donating two per cent of their annual turnover to charity, and exclusively working with BSCIcertified suppliers, which protects the fair treatment of workers. “Businesses need to take responsibility for having the power to make or break communities, because they operate in them,” said Ms Cymbalak. “Their employees and customers face the ramifications of poor business practices. “It’s a moral duty of care. We need to protect our surroundings for the future. “The best thing customers can do is vote with their wallets and keep asking questions. Not every business is perfect, but if they keep answering those questions, then it’s a positive sign.” Ms Cymbalak is keen to help regenerate the ACT after the 2020 bushfires with this initiative. “Spring is one of the best times to plant trees,” she smiled. “The trees we’ve planted previously were across the Amazon, so I’m excited to get behind something closer to home.” The young entrepreneur holds a fulltime job in business

management on top of running her sustainable sneaker brand. “I found that going into business can have a bigger impact, you can get more people behind you than what I could do volunteering.” Ms Cymbalak maintains that making moves to live and shop sustainably is not only kind, but brave. “Courage links to trying new things and taking a step forward where not many others have. I want to be a part of a world that rewards that,” she said. “I hope to expand to many types of hemp clothing, but at the moment we’re sticking with shoes. “We hope that we can work towards also contributing to cleaning up the ocean. That’s the next step that we’re looking at. “Currently, the future lies in expanding more on hemp, exploring its benefits. Understanding what slow fashion really means.” On top of all her endeavours, Ms Cymbalak is expecting her first child. “We want a greener future for all of us, including our future bub.” - Anja de Rozario

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Style file: Zoë Kravitz From street to chic! We take a look at some of the most recent looks from one of our fave Hollywood celebs …

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At the 2018 Golden Globe awards she steals the show in this slim ‘90s number.

In a sleek black and white street ensemble perfect for winter city days.

At the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Zoë is ready to dance the night away in this black and gold outfit.

She wins best dressed of the night in this gold Saint Laurent gown at the 2020 BAFTAs.

Rocking the mix of black and brown with a knitted cardigan and men’s style trousers.

In another Saint Laurent moment, oozing cool in this little black dress for 2020 Paris Fashion Week.

Comfy and casual with a pop of colour in the little heels, she rocks this oversized look.

The small ‘90s glasses really make this look, along with the bright colours and statement pants.

She’s wearing some classic blue jeans and a shiny silver crop to match.

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Discover the medicinal plants in your garden We’re surrounded by herbs, whether it’s the ones we cook with or the weeds growing in our garden and parks. These humble plants can do some remarkable things.

How do herbs work? Herbs are imbued with the ingenuity and intelligence of nature. Plants evolve over millennia to efficiently occupy specific ecological niches. Factors like the climate and the abundance of nutrients and moisture in the soil all influence the properties of a plant. The sheer variety of these ecological niches goes a long way to explain their diverse properties as well as the benefits these plants can offer. Thanks to modern herbal medicine, we now can analyse the ‘active ingredients’ in herbs to better understand their uses and

efficacy. For example, we know turmeric is rich in curcumin, a remarkably powerful antioxidant which can relieve inflammation and help treat many inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. As well as relieving inflammation, some herbs can relax and help you get a good night’s sleep (such as chamomile, hops, mugwort or valerian) they can nourish an exhausted nervous system (withania, oats, ginseng or liquorice) or repair damaged tissues (yarrow, arnica, calendula and golden seal) and many more things! So, venture out into your garden and see what may be waiting to be discovered. Let’s start with dandelion, the quintessential lawn weed with cheerful yellow flowers and the beautiful delicate puff ball of seeds that you blow into the air to make

a wish. Dandelion is one of my favourite herbs for supporting healthy liver function. Among other things, dandelion has a beneficial effect on cholesterol and can help regulate blood sugar. Other very common lawn weeds with healing properties include white clover (used to treat fever, coughs and colds) and plantain (for inflamed skin, insect bites and coughs). What about the bushes in your garden? You might have some rosemary which, like many culinary herbs, is fragrant, meaning it’s full of volatile oils and a clue to the healing properties within. Whilst rosemary can boost memory, alertness and focus, other common herbs like lavender help with anxiety, stress, insomnia, and thyme is one of my favourite cough remedies. We’re still just scratching the

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surface. Other common weeds include the prolifically growing violet, a superb remedy for anxiety, and chickweed, commonly used in ointments to treat skin irritations like eczema – the list goes on. Next time you’re in your garden or local park, take a moment to consider and explore the pharmacopeia that surrounds you. Before taking any herb, always talk to a qualified herbalist or other trusted health professional to determine what is appropriate.

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Fiona, Michael and their family have been living at their heritage Ainslie property, also known as Ainslie Urban Farm, since 2007. When they moved in, the 1000 square metre block had a 69 square metre house with some redhot pokers and two fruit trees. The house has since been extended to a modest and energy efficient 100 square metres. The couple selected the block for its generous northerly aspect, perfect for comfortable living and growing lots of produce. Fiona has a permaculture background, including teaching alongside permaculture cocreator, David Holmgren in Victoria. She has also taught sustainability at Merici College in Braddon for some years. More recently, Fiona was awarded a Churchill Fellowship in 2020 to investigate urban farm ventures that provide vocational pathways for aspiring food growers. Since 2013, Fiona has been growing and selling delicious pesticide-free micro-greens, for weekly delivery to up to 30 local restaurants and cafes, when the ACT isn’t in lockdown. Fiona explained that their micro-greens are grown in organic soil (rather than hydroponically), 30

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which means their shelf-life, flavour and nutrient content are outstanding. Up to 20 varieties are available at any one time. Fiona said that it takes anywhere from six to 14 days from sowing to sale, depending on the time of year. Excitingly, producing the microgreens is a no-waste endeavour – the trays are reused, and the soil is composted. The micro-greens and any seasonal vegetable seedlings are propagated in two well-maintained glasshouses at the back of the property. Fiona waters them by hand as it gives her better control of how much water the plants get and where it lands, which equates to higher quality plants. The micro-greens are covered with frost cloth overnight during winter for extra protection. The property is currently home to 54 fruit trees, multiple beehives, chickens and rabbits. Michael takes care of the fruit trees and beehives, and Fiona manages their micro-green enterprise during the week. On weekends, the couple potter in the garden together, including in the large vegetable growing area.

Fiona Buining and Michael Wilson of Ainslie Urban Farm.

The family grow enough fruit and vegetables to last them year-round. Fresh fruit is enjoyed 10 months of the year and any surplus is bottled or sold. Vegetables are grown in multiple onemetre-wide beds, which are topped up each season with organic matter, blood and bone, and Organic Xtra fertiliser (qldorganics.com.au/ qld-product/organic-xtra). The resident rabbit tractor is put to work, with ‘workers’ devouring any leftovers and weeds, turning the soil and leaving ‘nutrient deposits’. The beds are also tested and treated each year for any deficiencies. When I visited in winter, there were over 17 varieties of winter vegetables growing and thriving in the garden, which Fiona says we need to plan well ahead for. Fiona uses a planting calendar developed by Joyce Wilkie from Allsun Farm Gundaroo. Two of the beds are covered by tunnel houses, which keeps plants at least 5 degrees warmer. Watering is done by hand as needed during the cooler months and via sprinkler irrigation during summer. Any garden waste is recycled using open-bay and insulated tumbler composting systems, as well as via a worm farm.

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Gungahlin 83 Mary Gillespie Avenue A contemporary property with a sleek and serene interior design, this two-storey family home in Gungahlin boasts modern living with stylish flair throughout. The spacious open-plan kitchen and dining space boast quality, easy-maintenance flooring, plenty of sunshine streaming through the double sliding doors, and fashionable sage green accent walls that imbue this beautiful home with colour and calm. The generous kitchen is filled with all the modern appliances, including a brand-new dishwasher, electric stove-top, a long benchtop with an abundance of space for preparing 32

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meals for the whole family, and heaps of pantry and cupboard space. The sliding doors flow through to a stunning back patio featuring a covered deck with timber flooring and a built-in barbecue, making it the perfect entertaining oasis. A fire pit would be a lovely addition to the space and the lush, green grassed area has plenty of room for the kids to play while the adults can relax with nibbles and drinks on the deck. A separate living room has a gorgeous, cosy ambience making it a stunning space for hosting guests or a family movie night, and leads straight onto the gorgeous front porch. The master bedroom, located

on the lower level, boasts a separate bathroom for the parents’ convenience and privacy, a spacious built-in wardrobe, a ceiling fan, and large, full-length window. The two upstairs bedrooms are spacious and bright, both featuring built-in wardrobes, ceiling fans and plush, soft carpeting. The amazing extra features include reverse cycle airconditioning, NBN connection, inslab heating, additional under-stair storage, a large, double automatic garage, and separate title (no body corporate fees). In a superb location with the bustling Gungahlin Town Centre only

a stone’s throw away, a peaceful park across the street, and an abundance of local transport, cafes, bars and schools at your fingertips, this family home really does have everything.

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under the hammer

45 Curlewis Crescent, Garran

$3,616,000

Belle

84 Lewis Luxton Avenue, Gordon

$860,000

Luton

28 Bragg Street, Hackett

$2,001,000

Home by Holly

59 Ferguson Circuit, Ngunnawal

$850,000

LJ Hooker

11 Sabine Close, Garran

$1,635,000

Cream

12 Northcliffe Place, Queanbeyan

$850,000

PRD

44 Rollston Street, Amaroo

$1,570,000

Luton

14 Cradle Close, Palmerston

$835,500

LJ Hooker

14 O’Rourke Street, Weetangera

$1,505,000

Ray White

4 Bick Place, Banks

$835,000

Ray White

10 Steinwedel Street, Farrer

$1,500,000

Michael Potter

41 Freda Gibson Circuit, Theodore

$812,500

Ray White

16 Longley Place, Florey

$1,410,000

Blackshaw

13 Hyndes Crescent, Holder

$802,000

Ray White

18 Gundara Street, Aranda

$1,310,000

Ray White

3/128 Easty Street, Phillip, ACT

$801,000

Ray White

50 Hannan Crescent, Ainslie

$1,300,000

Blackshaw

7 Downard Street, Calwell

$768,000

LJ Hooker

9 Pentland Street, Campbell

$1,300,000

JWLand

9/15 Dickins Street, Forde

$751,500

Canberry

28/2 Torrens Street, Braddon

$1,290,000

Independent

5 Gulwan Street, Ngunnawal

$740,000

Luton

14 Warrego Circuit, Kaleen

$1,273,000

LJ Hooker

41 McGovern Street, Casey

$686,000

McGrath

12 Ivo Whitton Circuit, Kambah

$1,255,000

Ray White

7 Herring Place, MacGregor

$668,000

Ray White

7 Carina Street, Ngunnawal

$1,242,000

McGrath

23 Paget Street, Bruce

$660,000

Badenoch

20 Sculptor Street, Giralang

$1,241,000

Irwin

2D Everard Place, Kambah

$622,000

Independent

7 - 9 Carinya Street, Queanbeyan

$1,200,000

Impact

11B/54 Forbes Street, Turner

$615,500

Carter + Co

59 Bissenberger Crescent, Kambah

$1,195,000

Blackshaw

55 Turbayne Crescent, Forde

$610,000

Luton

176 Mabo Boulevard, Bonner

$1,190,000

McGrath

17/5 Tristania Street, Rivett

$610,000

Badenoch

44 Roseworthy Crescent, Farrer

$1,160,000

Ray White

2/93 Chewings Street, Scullin

$608,500

Ray White

22 Cadell Street, Downer

$1,150,000

LJ Hooker

5/25 Earle Place, Page

$583,000

LJ Hooker

12 Ledgar Rise, Taylor

$1,125,000

Impact

38/815 Horse Park Drive, Amaroo

$530,000

McGrath

26 Siroset Close, Dunlop

23 Mouat Street, Lyneham

$1,120,000

LJ Hooker

710/25 Edinburgh, City

$510,000

Heading Home

6 O’Reilly Street, MacGregor

$1,111,000

Maria Selleck

4/1 Wanliss Street, Latham

$500,500

Blackshaw

52 Carroll Street, Hughes

$1,110,000

Cream

28/12 Waniassa Street, Queanbeyan

$485,000

Ray White

8 Pasmore Close, Kaleen

$1,090,000

Ray White

15/38 Bootle Place, Phillip

$478,000

Ray White

11 Ashburner Street, Higgins

$1,003,000

Ray White

279/7 Irving Street, Phillip

$475,000

Independent

3 Wallace Place, Melba

$992,000

Edge

26/126 Thynne Street, Bruce

$450,000

Ray White

14 Tantangara Street, Duffy

$985,000

Bertram Ellis

28/28 Torrens Street, Braddon

$440,000

Harcourts

75 Bieundurry St, Bonner

$985,000

Confidence

4H/3 Avoca Place, Fisher

$430,000

Ray White

107 Onkaparinga Crescent, Kaleen

$976,000

LJ Hooker

1/24 Frencham Street, Downer

$425,000

LJ Hooker

64 Swain Street, Gungahlin

$955,000

Ray White

4/41 Leahy Close, Narrabundah

$415,000

Luton

11 Nulsen Circuit, Flynn

$950,000

Ray White

75/55 Burkitt Street, Page

$390,000

Upside

37 Krefft Street, Florey

$943,000

Block

109/482 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson $389,900

Independent

115 William Webb Drive, McKellar

$935,000

LJ Hooker

107/68 Hardwick Crescent, Holt

$377,000

LJ Hooker

29 McMaster Street, Scullin

$935,000

LJ Hooker

2/9 Crest Road, Queanbeyan

$360,500

Blackshaw

7 Connor Place, Kambah

$925,000

Ray White

69/4 Wilkins Street, Mawson

$355,000

Ray White

Agent

47 Narden Street, Crace

$904,000

Luton

73/29 Braybrooke Street, Bruce

$336,000

LJ Hooker

3 Crofts Crescent, Spence

$902,000

Ray White

171/259 Northbourne Avenue, Lyneham

$323,000

Impact

7 Rose Place, Flynn

$900,000

Independent

23/179 Melrose Drive, Lyons

$300,000

LJ Hooker

33 Mirrool Street, Duffy

$890,000

Luton

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George Vlandis 0437 398 774 LJ Hooker Auction Sat 9 Oct 9am

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Jennifer Ward 0412 563 967 Greg Ward 0413 503 312 McGrath Auction Sat 9 Oct 9.45am

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Region Belconnen Median house price $880,000* Cook is cooking! This popular Belconnen suburb, like many across Canberra, has seen an explosion of growth in recent months. Ray White Canberra’s Phyllis Tidmarsh says Cook is seeing lots of interest, with a changing demographic and tightly held properties. A proud Cook resident and an expert on the area, having sold more than 150 properties in the suburb, Tidmarsh says it’s no surprise it’s a popular place to live. “I think the convenience of Cook is fantastic,” she says. “We’re so close to so many arterial roads; seven minutes you’re in the city. “You’ve got the Jamison Plaza [close by], a lot of people can leave their cars at home and just walk.” With families making up a large proportion of the people wanting to buy into the area, Tidmarsh says they’re attracted by the array of local schooling options. “We’ve not only got Radford and St Francis Xavier – private schools that are very sought after, then

58 Lyttleton Crescent, Cook Sold on 21 August Price $1,052,500 Agent Sharon Schnyder, LJ Hooker 0400 485 204

Cook shops is home to a range of places to eat, drink and shop.** File image: Kerrie Brewer.

you’ve got the public schools, Aranda Primary School and Macquarie Primary School.” Part of Cook’s charm is no doubt its local shops, popular with residents of surrounding areas as well, who come for the café, the bar and the grocer, and stay for the community spirit. As much as Cook sounds like a more urban suburb close it the city, it’s also uniquely Canberran in that it sits adjacent to nature reserve. It’s just a short walk to Mount Painter, where residents can be found jogging, walking and visiting the horses in the paddocks. “You drive down Bindubi Street, you’d think you were in the country actually,” says Tidmarsh.

“Not to forget those who love the outdoors. I walk up Mt Painter regularly – the views from up there are just magnificent. “We’re very lucky.” *Source: poptrack via realestate.com.au

22/16 Sexton Street, Cook Sold on 22 September Price $730,500 Agent Symon Badenoch, Badenoch 0412 898 690 Lucia Marzano, Badenoch 0435 791 119

eat Little Oink at Cook shops for coffee, cakes and brunch** drink To All My Friends, also at Cook Shops, for craft beer and pizzas** shop The Cook Grocer, a family run grocery store with all the essentials plus specialty, gourmet and local items **As health restrictions permit.

4 Bennelong Crescent, Macquarie Sold on 25 September Price $946,000 Agent Matt Sebbens, Blackshaw 0402 064 504 Jack Doyle, Blackshaw 0431 994 107

September suburb price records hammer for $3.616 million, proving the ACT’s real estate market is still booming regardless of lockdown restrictions. The executive residence sprawls across three levels and boasts hydronic floor heating, 18m mosaic tiled grand pool with integrated hot tub, picturesque north-facing designer gardens, and a meticulously positioned walk-in cellar.

Garran House prices in Garran shot up to a new high last month with a magnificent, architectural masterpiece selling under a virtual 34

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45 Curlewis Crescent, Garran Sold on Thurs 30 Sept Price $3,616,000 Agency Belle Property

Fraser Smashing the July price record by $285,000, this six-bedroom, old country manor holds the most expensive property in Fraser title, and it takes little convincing to see why buyers flocked to bid on this expansive and private home. It sold for $1.36 million on 30 September.

Hidden away in the corner of Fraser, nestled between beautiful, wooded surroundings and breathtaking established trees, this abode exudes character and charm with its versatile floor plan, walk-in butlers pantry, sun-dappled back deck, heated in-ground swimming pool, three separate living spaces, and ambient gas fi replace in the family room. 16 Rogers Street, Fraser Sold on Thurs 30 Sept Price $1,360,000 Agency Blackshaw

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Pastoral paradise Wallaroo NSW 13 McCarthy Road With rolling green hills, idyllic pastures and a just short walk to the Murrumbidgee River, 13 McCarthy Road in Wallaroo is surely the property of your dreams. On a magnificent 40-acre (16.19 Ha) block yet just around seven minutes’ drive from the ACT, your hopes of living rural yet close to the city will come true with this property. There’s approximately 2000 gallons per hectare of bore capacity with potable water, high quality pastures, and panoramic mountain and valley views you can’t help but fall in love with. The property is currently a blank canvas, perfect for a family wanting to build their own dream home to suit all every need, plus there’s more than enough space for a second home (STCA) for extended family to live or even to use as a rental for extra revenue. Already on the land is a beautifully set out, ready to live in studio complete with a gorgeous combustion fireplace, a full, lightfilled kitchen, rustic fixtures, and renovated bathroom. With four well fenced paddocks,

three established dams, and the exceptional bore, this property is the perfect place for a family looking for an easy-maintenance rural lifestyle, or even just a hobby farm for your own enjoyment. There’s an abundance of agriculture opportunities with lush clover, Phalaris and native grasses growing across the fertile pastures and two small paddocks planted out with over 1,500 Christmas trees, which will be ready to harvest this year. Extra features of this stunning rural haven include a 50 KVA underground electricity infrastructure, two 30,000L poly water holding tanks, separate garden or storage shed, sealed road frontage and outstanding building sites.

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Belconnen 26 Strong Place This type of home is so sought after – single level, low maintenance and most importantly, no body corporate! My owners have spent the last four years updating everything: brandnew kitchen, new wardrobes, upgrading bathroom fixtures and

fittings, new hot water system, upgrading plumbing and electricals, new blinds, new ducted R/C, sheds and storage and fresh paint. You will be impressed by all that you see, and even more by what you can’t. Not only has a whole lot of heart

and thought gone into the finish, but you will also be blessed with a fantastic location. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with a playground and oval at the end, all less than 1km to Westfield Belconnen and only 8km to the City.

Flynn 22 Love Street Meticulously executed to thorough standards by the award-winning Created Joinery and Status Living, the famous modern Barn house in Flynn is complemented by luxe finishes and continuous indoor and outdoor entertaining. Surrounded by nature and close to Mt Rogers Reserve, this impressive home is close to transport, schools and shops. 36

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1 5.0 Sat 16 October 2pm inspections available Sandra Masters 0416 121 155

LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

EER 4.5 Auction Sat 9 October 1.30pm Price guide $1,400,000+ View By appointment Agent Natalie Kokic Schmidt Mob 0428 082 885 Agent Jason Anasson Mob 0423 821 138 McGrath Estate Agent 6123 8000

19/39 Chandler Street Belconnen Positioned in the Altitude Apartments on the 4th floor; this property enjoys North Easterly views towards Lake

• Kitchen furnished with stone bench tops & stainless steel appliances

Ginninderra and will be sure to appeal to live in

• Dishwasher

owners and investors alike. This home includes an

• Reverse cycle air conditioning

open plan kitchen living area opening out onto a

• European laundry with dryer

covered balcony, main bedroom with built-in-robe,

• Elegant bathroom with floor to ceiling tiling

basement parking and secure lift access.

• Outdoor pool, gymnasium & outdoor BBQ 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.

Auctions Live Saturday 30th October at 10:00am (online) _______________________________________________ View Contact the Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Andy Greenberger 0400 819 650 LJ Hooker Woden/Weston 6288 8888

50/30 Ebenezer Street Bonython Positioned in an elevated part of

Bonython, 50/30 Ebenezer Street is a fresh, bright, and renovated townhouse that

Features: • New bathroom • New carpet and fresh paint

would suit young families, couples, or

• Ducted gas heating and reverse cycle air-

been occupied since any of the

• Gas cooktop and electric oven

downsizing buyers. The home has not renovations.

conditioning • No adjoining walls - detached townhouse

Auction | On Site Sat 23 Oct at 3.30pm _______________________________________________ View Contact us to view _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

10/8 Edmondson Street Campbell The best of inner-city living in one of Canberra's

Features:

premier suburbs is on offer in this light filled,

• Reverse cycle air conditioning and heating in

spacious apartment at Campbell's Blamey

living area

Heights. Spread across two levels, this classic

• Freshly painted and new flooring

Harry Seidler designed apartment provides an

• East facing private balcony and windows

abundance of space and character that is

• Under cover parking

rarely found in most inner city apartments.

• Store room downstairs

Auction | On Site Thu 21 Oct at 6pm _______________________________________________ View Contact Dan to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

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226/1 Kalma Way Campbell This outstanding apartment combines style

Features include:

and functionality to create sophisticated, life-

• Open-plan living and dining areas

enriching spaces you'll want to come home to.

• Kitchen featuring stone benches, SMEG induction

The design successfully marries style with function to create a distinctive landmark that is both striking and respectful to its environment.

cooktop, thermoseal oven and dishwasher • Large balcony with access from living and master bedroom • Bedrooms with built-in-robes

Auction Live Saturday 23 October at 10am (online) _______________________________________________ View Contact agents _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119 Emma Robertson 0422 415 008 LJ Hooker Woden/Weston 6288 8888

74 Appel Crescent Fadden Whether you're in search of more space, more luxury

Key features

or more versatility, 74 Appel Crescent has it all. Set

• 180-degree mountain views

high up in the hills of Fadden, this executive lifestyle

• Ducted heating and cooling throughout, gas

property has some of the best views in Canberra. The

open fireplace in family room

expansive living space covers 270m2 and spans five

• Fully self-contained one bedroom apartment

bedrooms, three livings spaces, three bathrooms and

• Swedish six-person sauna

two outdoor entertaining zones.

• Solar heated swimming pool with Gazebo

Auction | On Site Sat 23 Oct at 12pm _______________________________________________ View Contact Dan to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

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9 McVilly Close Gordon

Get in quick, this neat and tidy family home in

Features include.

Gordon is going fast. Perfect for first home

• Updated kitchen

buyers, this place has it all. Located on the high

• Renovated bathroom

side of the street, this north facing home is

• Reverse cycle air conditioning

flooded with light from floor to ceiling windows

• Rear deck and large paved entertaining area

that make the most of the incredible views

• Lovely views backing on to nature reserve.

Auction | On Site Sat 16 Oct at 1pm _______________________________________________ View Contact Dan to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

from every room. 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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312/1 Mouat Street Lyneham Located on the 9th floor this apartment is

Conditions of purchase:

perfect for those looking to obtain their first

• 10% deposit and 30 day settlement

home or would make an ideal addition to an

• Living Size; 58.2m2

investor's portfolio. This entry level property is

• Rates: $1,723 p.a. (Approx..)

vacant and ready for the right buyer to roll up

• Land Tax: $1,979 p.a. (Approx..)

their sleeves, roll on some paint and reap the

• Body Corp: $1,039 p.q. (Approx..)

Auction | Online Contact for more inforation _______________________________________________ View Contact us to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

rewards. 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 Tuggeranong 6189 0100

31 Beasley Street Torrens Step inside 31 Beasley Street and you'll instantly feel at home. This beautiful north-facing home is spacious, light and inviting. As you enter the large foyer from the sun-drenched front porch, you'll be struck by the large proportions and great layout behind this unassuming brick facade.

Features;

• Large separate laundry

• Two car lock up carport and garage • Under house storage room

• Well maintained large gardens

• Close proximity to schools, shops and

Auction | On Site Sat 23 Oct at 2pm _______________________________________________ View Contact Dan to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

amenities

LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

16 Bettie Mcnee Street Watson Light, bright, warm, spacious, and modern. These key

• Land - 428m2 Internal - 206m2.

words express what I feel when walking into 16 Bettie

• 4 Bed, 2 living areas, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage

McNee St, Watson. From the beautiful, blossoming, low

• North facing main bedroom and living-

maintenance gardens, quality fixtures and fittings, to

Honey combs blinds

the versatile, accommodating floor plan, every aspect

• Built in robes

exudes a lovely family home.

• Floor to ceiling tiles in both bathrooms

Auction Sat, 23rd Oct at 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Grenfell 0424 858 529

• Contemporary granite kitchen 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

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539 hectares* (1331* acres) of granitebased land for agricultural production – livestock and cropping. Undulating country with 35 paddocks, fencing in good condition. Excellent water – 16 dams, Narra Allen creek, mains powered bore and troughs. Mixture of native and improved pastures with excellent clover cover. Owner estimates carrying capacity of 3.5 to 4 dse/acre. Approx 304ha (750 ac) of arable land. 4 stand shearing shed, sheep yards, machinery shed & workshop. Three bedroom homestead.

Comprehensive information memorandum available on request. EOI closing Friday 5 November 2021 @ 5pm AEST ‘Boona & Cains’. Adjoining properties. Interested parties can submit offers on each property separately or together.

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Trades & Services Guide

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Masters Plumbers ACT is the peak body representing plumbing businesses in the ACT. Our members adhere to a Code of Ethics and are held accountable. If you have a complaint about the work of one of our members, we step in and mediate. masterplumbersact.asn.au

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ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES Canberra Dance Theatre: Canberra Dance Theatre is offering dance classes online – Ballet, K-Pop, GOLD (for people 55 years and over), CDTribe (for young people with additional needs). canberradancetheatre.org E: canberradancetheatre@gmail.com Scott Leggo Gallery: Premium quality, Australian made artworks and gifts featuring stunning Australian landscape photographs by Scott Leggo. Available online and shipping daily with free delivery. 45 Jardine Street, Kingston | 6179 7422 ZEST: Dance for Wellbeing: Feed your body and spirit with music and movement; be physically and mentally inspired and stimulated. No previous experience necessary. All you need is access to a computer and the internet (we use Zoom), and a clear space in your home. For class details, email ZESTDWB@gmail.com or call Phillip on 0417 417 182.

FOOD & BEVERAGES Belconnen Fresh Food Markets: All fresh fruit and vegetable, bakery, butchery, deli, fresh chicken shop, fishmonger, bottle shops, supermarket, grocery store, pharmacy and pet store are considered essential and continue trading as normal. Eateries are open for takeaway only. Open Wed-Sun 8am-6pm; selected stores open 7 days; check shops for opening hours. belconnenmarkets.com.au FishCo Fish Market: We now offer knock-and-drop home delivery, Tuesday to Friday, and customers are invited to go to fishco.com.au for more details. Fresh fish daily! 6239 6415 | fishco.com.au Haig Park Village Markets: Operating every Sunday 9am-2pm, we are providing an opportunity to shop for your needs in an open-air environment. As an essential food service, where you can purchase your fruit, vegetables, fresh food and groceries like a supermarket, we will remain open in accordance with ACT Government guidelines. haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au E: info@haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au Herbert’s of Evatt: Evatt’s “local” has rebooted their takeaway menu to include a selection of bar bites, heartier meals, four burgers and a feed for the kids. Open for takeaway only: Wed-Sat 4-8pm, Sun 11am-2.30pm. 2/21 Heydon Place, Evatt | 6169 7593 E: info@herbertsatevatt.com.au 74

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Monster Kitchen and Bar: Canberra’s premiere vegetarian restaurant now offers both a cutting-edge a la carte menu suitable for takeaway as well as a dinner kit for those inspired to get on the tools and assemble their meal at home. Order online at monsterkitchen.com.au Pasticceria Amelia: Special lockdown menu featuring authentic Italian recipes all handmade on the premises. The store is open for pickup or takeaway only Wed-Sun 8am-3pm. Delivery available. 3/17 Market Street, Belconnen | pasticceriaamelia.com/menu E: ciao@pasticceria-amelia.com Pialligo Market Grocer: Freshly picked locally-grown organic produce that usually makes its way to Pialligo Estate restaurants is now available for you to order as a mixed box (8-10 items plus herbs), pick-up or delivery. Or choose from Pialligo Estate’s delicious ‘Heat & Eat’ range. Shop online or in-store. 12 Beltana Road, Pialligo | pialligomarketgrocer.com.au

HEALTH & WELLBEING Go Vita: With four health food stores across the ACT (Jamison Plaza, Canberra Centre, Westfield Woden, South.Point Tuggeranong), you can shop in store or order online at govitacanberra.com.au – where new products are being added every day to boost your options and your health! Healthy Skin Solutions: Our practitioners have helped thousands of patients look and feel healthier by treating the cause of your condition, not just the symptoms. We also provide telephone, skype and video appointments. No referral necessary. 6295 6040 |49 Jardine St, Kingston healthyskinsolutions.com.au Higher Function Physio & Pilates: Clinical exercise classes via Zoom and Telehealth appointments. 6262 9664 |higherfunction.com.au King Ape Supplements: King Ape is located in Fyshwick. Open: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Mention Canberra Weekly to receive 20% off. 6280 4616 | 147 Newcastle St, Fyshwick. Parkside Tennis Academy: Private tennis lessons for adults and kids are still running during lockdown and can be booked for 30 or 60 minutes. Ben Trudinger 0401 887 290 | E: ben@parksidetennis.com.au Queanbeyan Park Tennis Club, 100 Campbell St, Queanbeyan Your Happy Feet Podiatry: We help you with gait analysis, shoe fitting (including school shoes), corns and calluses, foot pain, fungal and nail infection, wound care and diabetic foot care. 6133 9654 yourhappyfeet.com.au

RETAIL SERVICES Colleen’s Lingerie and Swimwear: Located at Garran shops, we are online as well as click and collect for sleepwear, lingerie, currently 30% off swimwear, hats and open for surgical bras and other medical fittings. E: info@colleens.com.au | 6285 1311 Happy Fit Footwear: Our trained shoe fitters are committed to helping you find a shoe that fits and our extended size runs are expanding each season. Free delivery on orders over $150. happyfitfootwear.com.au 5123 1285 Penelope Shilling Canberra: High-quality women’s shirts, pants, coats, hats, t-shirts, and accessories, all garments handmade in Canberra by Penelope. 0407 697 801 | penelopeshilling.com Workin’ Gear: Our retail superstore is operating in a Covid-safe way. We offer click and collect, home delivery and national shipping on work boots, safety gear, uniforms, school uniforms, printed branding, embroidery and more! Open Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm for click and collect; our website is open 24/7. workingear.com.au | 6280 5885 | 0409 803 428 Mail Boxes ETC. Manuka: Mailboxes/virtual addresses, freight and courier services, print and copying. M Centre, Shop 11, Palmerston Lane, Manuka 6239 5122

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Parker Coles Curtis: This renowned Canberra family law firm is proud to offer Loungeroom Lawyer, an online service that charges a fixed fee of $299 for 45 minutes with a family law expert; sessions available five nights a week. parkercolescurtis.com.au 5114 2660 Canberra Advice Financial Planning: Serhan is a specialist in complex superannuation strategies particularly in Defined Benefit Schemes such as CSS, PSS, DFRDB and Military Super. 9189 7805 serhan@canberraadvice.com.au www.canberraadvice.com.au MIEACT: MIEACT deliver workplace mental health education programs and offer a way for businesses to contribute to supporting essential workers particularly in the community sector. 1 Room 10 The Griffin Centre, 20 Genge Street, Canberra City 6257 1195 Melhuish & Melhuish: Provides business services, bookkeeping, BAS and payroll support with a sustainable and ethical focus to small and medium sized businesses in Canberra and beyond. E: maddie@melhuishmelhuish.com melhuishmelhuish.com

ULURU My visit to Uluru was one of the most majestic places I have ever visited, with the incredible sunset and the burnt orange landscape. My experience with the indigenous culture was such an enlightening experience.

KANGAROOS I am still fascinated by the kangaroos I bump into; they were jumping everywhere. I was told never get too close to a kangaroo, that’s a fight a kangaroo would definitely win. It’s interesting to find a few kangaroos grazing in the afternoons in the reserve near my home.

NATIVE FLORA Having a professional background in phytotherapy, naturopathy and plant-based medicine, I’ve been enchanted by Australia’s native flora. The shapes and coloured flowers have brilliant anti-ageing and hydrating properties. No wonder the Indigenous people have been using them in their medicines for thousands of years.

My favourite things

Teresita Daroca Capell Spouse of the Ambassador of Peru President of ASHOM After almost six years in Canberra with my husband, the Ambassador of Peru in Australia, we will conclude our duties here in November. As a member of the Association of Spouses of Heads of Diplomatic Mission (ASHOM), I assumed the role of president of ASHOM last December. I speak Spanish, Catalan and English. I am nutritionist, specialising in genetic nutrition, have a Master of Nutrition and Health, and am waiting for my graduation in Master of Phytotherapy this year at the University of Barcelona. An international accredited yoga instructor, I’m also happy to put a smile on people’s faces, especially children, and contributed to the Canberra Hospital Foundation to help sick children. During my husband’s posting, we have had the opportunity to visit many places across Australia. I have always been touched by the generosity and kindness from many Australian friends, we have been fortunate to experience wonderful warmth and hospitality.

BEACHES I was amazed by the magnificent and extensive beaches in Australia. I love feeling the sea breeze on my face and walking to the seashore. Looking towards the horizon, I could feel my birth country, Spain, closer to me. When I return to Barcelona and look to the horizon, I will certainly feel Australia closer to me because I will carry all those memories in my heart.

MY MATES The friends I’ve made in Australia will be my most cherished memories. Australian people have this natural warmth and friendliness that makes it so easy to make new friends and meet new people. Australia has this special multiculturalism that allows you to immerse yourself amongst different ethnicities while still being able to find and connect with people of similar backgrounds.

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CHIARA Round LED Mirror w/ Matte Black Frame

ARLO Timber Wall Hung Vanity With Matte White Drawer

800x800mm (MVL800FR-MB)

RRP $569

NOW $480 1200mm (ARL1200T) RRP $840 NOW $670 1500mm (ARL1500T) RRP $1050 NOW $840 900mm (ARL900T) RRP $690

NOW $399

CHIARA Round Mirror w/ Matte Black Frame 800x800mm (MV800FR-MB)

RRP $469

Vanity Tops Sold Separately

NOW $330

ZANE LED Mirror w/ Matte Black Frame 500x900mm (MVL500X900-MB)

RRP $529

NOW $370

ZANE Mirror w/ Matte Black Frame 500x900mm (MV500X900-MB)

RRP $429

Prices valid only while current stock lasts.

MELDON Rimless Wall Faced Toilet Suite

MARCOOLA Bench Mount Basin

WELS 4 Star, 4.5L/full, 3L/half, 3.4L/avg flush

410x410x150mm Gloss White

(6066-W) RRP $449

NOW $249

CANBERRA

(MC115-W) RRP $129

NOW $89

FYSHWICK 6280 9551 Unit 1, 161 Newcastle Street

NOW $299

TRINITY Semi Recessed Basin Gloss White 480x370x130mm Gloss White (MC133-W) RRP $119

NOW $89

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