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contents 04 From the editor Long-time readers of this column might recall that over the years, I’ve sometimes shared the beautiful and wise words of Chinese Zen master, Wumen Huikai (1183-1260), through one of my all-time favourite quotes. This is another of those times: “Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter. If your mind isn’t crowded by unnecessary things, this is the best season of your life.” I was reminded of the importance of consciously decluttering my mind while relaxing on the back deck, watching clouds drift across the sky. It felt great to unwind. There’s been a lot going on – individually and globally – over the past two years and it’s not unusual to feel overwhelmed or to accept busy-ness as normal. So, pause, take a breath and enjoy the season. Reasons to be grateful this past week include the beautiful birdlife in Canberra’s ‘burbs – a flutter of Superb fairywrens at the wetlands, four sulphur-crested cockatoos perched in a dead gum stark against a cerulean sky, three crimson rosellas grazing in the grass, the rainbow colours of two Eastern rosellas flitting over the clothesline, a feisty plover pursuing an innocuous galah, and the melodious warble of magpies. And sincere thanks to the many readers who sent kind words of condolence.

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ACT to ease COVID restrictions two weeks earlier Chief Minister Andrew Barr was jubilant on Tuesday as he announced Canberra’s COVID restrictions would ease on Friday, two weeks earlier than expected, now 95 per cent of the population has been fully vaccinated. “It is terrific to be able to stand here today (9 November), and confirm that all of that hard work, all that community effort, has resulted in an

outcome like today,” Mr Barr said. From Thursday 11 November at 11.59pm, there will be no more limits on home visits or informal outdoor gatherings. Cinemas, theatres, swimming pools, and outdoor entertainment venues with fixed seating (including Manuka Oval, GIO Stadium and Exhibition Park in Canberra) will be able to operate

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at 100 per cent capacity. Organised sport can resume. Density limits will increase to one person per 2 sqm for sport venues, shops, and hospitality businesses. Drinking while standing will be permitted at licensed venues, cafes, and restaurants. Nightclubs will reopen, although Mr Barr demurred at the idea of taking to the dance floor himself. There will be no density limits for outdoor spaces. “Everyone has had a really tough time,” Mr Barr said. “We can’t completely let our guard down. But we can take the time to be with family and friends to do a few things we haven’t done in a little while, and I hope people can enjoy that, and enjoy it safely.” Face masks will only be required in high-risk facilities such as hospitals, aged care facilities,

correction and detention facilities, public transport, schools, airports and for some hospitality staff. Many businesses that have operated under work from home arrangements will start to see their staff return to the office. Mr Barr, however, anticipated more hybrid working arrangements. These baseline measures were expected to be in place over the Christmas and summer holiday period, Mr Barr said; the government would review the restrictions in January. The ACT was originally set to enter the next phase of eased restrictions on 26 November, but Mr Barr brought the date forward by two weeks, bringing the ACT in line with NSW, as the Canberra Liberals and hospitality industry bodies called for last week. - Nick Fuller

Canberra’s Vital Signs: ‘The data is terrifying’ The Vital Signs report, published this week by Hands Across Canberra and the Snow Foundation, “takes the pulse of our community”. In fact, Canberra’s Vital Signs are erratic, and doctors might scratch their head in confusion, not sure whether to celebrate or call for the last rites. Canberra has the highest average weekly earnings in Australia, a highly educated workforce, and low unemployment. But nine per cent of Canberrans (38,000 people) live in poverty, including 11 per cent of children, and 44 per cent of children in single parent families. That number will increase, due to the cost of living and inadequate incomes, warned Dr Emma Campbell, CEO of the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS). Canberra’s house and rental prices are the most expensive in the country. The median house price 4

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was $1.016 million, while a social security recipient cannot afford to rent privately in Canberra. The ACT has a shortage of 3,100 social houses – and Peter Gordon (Hands Across Canberra) predicted that deficiency would grow to 10,000 in years to come, making it “outrageously more difficult” for young people to buy their first house. In fact, Dr Justin Baker, director of the Youth Coalition ACT, feared young people risk being excluded from the housing market. Canberrans’ high educational participation and attainment were not enough for young people to find a job where they could earn enough to live in Canberra. Moreover, with applicants waiting nearly a year for public housing, the number of homeless people will increase, particularly older women. Canberra has the highest life

expectancy in Australia – but young people’s mental health is arguably the worst across Australia, Dr Baker said. The ACT has the highest rate of youth self-harm of any jurisdiction in Australia; the second highest rate of youth psychological distress; and youth mortality has deteriorated. Canberra’s LGBTIQ young people face “staggering” rates of mental health concerns, Mr Gordon said. Eighty per cent suffer from high or very high levels of psychological distress, while 55 per cent had considered suicide in the last year. Adults also reported high rates of psychological distress. The ACT has the second highest rate of suicide attempts by women, but men are three times more likely to complete suicide. Ambulance attendance rates for suicide attempts are some of the highest in the country.

Canberra, said Georgina Byron, CEO of the Snow Foundation, is “a very liveable, welcoming place”; most people embrace cultural diversity. But Aboriginal people are still disadvantaged. The ACT has the lowest adult imprisonment rate in Australia – but Indigenous people are 16 times more likely to be incarcerated. Half of the women and a quarter of the men in the Alexander Maconochie Centre, and 30 per cent of the children in out-of-home care are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. More positively, the ACT ranks highest in Australia for volunteering, whether informally or through an organisation, and for individual taxpayers making a donation. – Nick Fuller This is a much-abridged version of three stories published on canberraweekly.com.au

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ANU experts have released their report card assessing the health responses to the COVID-19 pandemic of federal, state and territory governments across housing, employment and income support, and there were no A’s given. The Federal Government was handed an F for their poor housing policy, and ANU have considered it a failure for health equity. Lead author of the report, Professor Sharon Friel, said good and affordable public housing is required from the Federal Government, rather than homebuilder grants. “The only thing government brought in was a $25,000 homebuilder grant, which is worse than useless when it comes to health inequity because it privileges those who’ve already got the homes and are in a position to do renovations,” Professor Friel said. “There has been deafening policy silence in terms of actions to address the structural issues of power, money and resources, which drive the conditions in which we live, and which are very unequally distributed.” The ACT Government scored a B for their

housing policy, and Professor Friel said it was because they did some positive things that are likely to slightly improve inequality. “The introduction of funding for social housing and housing infrastructure is really important, so the ACT Government should be commended on that,” she said. “There were other things they did which increased their score, like enhancing tenancy protections to stop people being evicted.” According to Professor Friel, although state and territory governments performed better than the Federal Government, more needs to be done. “It’s such a missed opportunity to do something about health inequities. Health inequities are produced or prevented by policies and actions that are primarily outside the health sector. This includes employment, income support, and housing, which are three of the most important determinants of health inequities,” Professor Friel said. “We must do better. The employment, income support and housing policy responses across Australia not only failed to reduce the observed health inequities produced by the COVID-19

pandemic, they will entrench long-standing policy conditions that have contributed to widening health inequities in Australia over several decades.” ACT Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness Mark Parton put forward a motion in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday 9 November calling on the ACT Government to conduct an independent review into the Territory’s housing prices and rent levels. “We are clearly in the grip of a housing crisis of the ACT Labor-Greens Government’s own making, and we cannot go on like this. We don’t become the most expensive place to buy and rent overnight – it’s the product of 20 years of a Labor-Greens Government,” Mr Parton said. “The Labor-Greens Government continually puts the blame elsewhere, while turning a blind eye to the controls and levers it has over land supply and land prices; not to mention the raft of rates, taxes and charges that impacts directly on high rental prices in the Territory. It’s time that this government looks at the impact their policies are having on the rising cost of housing in the ACT.” - Abbey Halter

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Glasgow ignores China’s nuclear power pledge Congratulations this week to, of all people, President Xi and his comrades for announcing that China will build over the next decade 150 new nuclear power stations. At least this will help alleviate China’s dependence on coal. Unfortunately, that dependence is not going to end anytime soon as China has over 1,400 coal-fired power stations (Global Energy Monitor 2019; some other sources put it as high as 2,990) and over the next 10 years will build another 245. Australia is building none and has only 24 coal-fired power stations left. As a famous Roman lawyer once said “Res ipsa loquitur” – the facts speak for themselves. Why weren’t these facts

trumpeted from the rooftops at the Glasgow summit? China hardly rated a mention. This is not only hiding your head in the sand but extreme intellectual dishonesty by the EU, Boris Johnson, and Joe Biden. As I have said in earlier articles, Australia has the secondbest record in the world in actually reducing emissions (nearly 20 per cent since 2005). ScoMo had to go to Glasgow, and did quite well in difficult circumstances, but in my view, he would have been more effective if he called out the other attendees for the hypocrites they are. There were more private jets owned by the new global elite of big business owners, who are jumping on the bandwagon of climate action and getting in

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on the ground floor for big new taxpayer funded government projects, and foreign dignitaries at Glasgow airport than you could poke a stick at. Even that troubled young woman from Sweden, Greta Thunberg, came by air. Think of the emissions all that caused! Has anything been achieved? Well, at least we didn’t sign up to the methane lunacy that could cripple Australian agriculture, and many delegates actually liked Australia’s emphasis on new technology-based reduction of emissions. Hopefully we may get some real action on stopping deforestation in Indonesia and Brazil - the lungs of the world. Maybe if we all pay Indonesia and Brazil to not destroy their forests,

we can soak up carbon and reduce emissions that way as well as saving a lot of orangutans and other animals in the process. At least ScoMo didn’t take any nonsense from the French. In this regard he may have even come out of the conference well. I close by offering a solution to our current tiff with France: Why don’t we go nuclear, and get to net zero easily as a result, and get France, who relies on nuclear energy, to build the nuclear reactors for us in Australia; much more lucrative and better all-round than the previous submarine deal. 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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AI used for road repairs You soon might be able to use your mobile phone to detect and report potholes and cracks in the road. As the ACT Government embarks on its annual road resurfacing program, it will trial a new artificial intelligence (AI) system to identify road defects. Over summer, the government will repair 925,000 sqm of roads and waterproof them against future potholes, costing $19.5 million, announced Chris Steel, ACT Minister for Transport and City Services. After Canberra’s seventh wettest winter, the government has had to undertake four times as many road repairs as normal; it has fixed more than 6,000 potholes and laid 11,000 sqm of hot asphalt. Road repairs will be made easier by Magpeye, a smartphone app that detects road defects from footage collected as people drive. Using a database of hundreds

of thousands of images of defects, the AI goes through the footage frame by frame, assesses the defects, and presents them in a dashboard the road manager can use to create contextualised risk-based decisions on what to repair, and when. Waste management company Suez will mount the cameras to their trucks this week as they travel through the suburbs. The ACT Government uses environmentally friendly recycled asphalt, made at Downer Australia’s asphalt facility, in Hume. Over the last decade, 890,000 printer cartridges, 7 million soft plastics, 2 million glass bottles, and 100,000 tonnes of old asphalt roads have been recycled. Recycled asphalt lasts longer than conventional asphalt, reduces carbon emissions and is also cheaper, Mr Steel said.

ACT commits to climate action While world nations discuss the future of the planet at the COP26 conference in Glasgow, the ACT Government has passed two important measures committing to climate action. Last week, the ACT became the first Australian jurisdiction to sign the United Nations’ Global Coal to Clean Power Transition statement, committing to accelerate their transition away from coal power generation. ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, who is also Minister for Climate Action, said the ACT would phase out fossil-fuel gas, support energy grid stability, support all households to reduce their footprint, and reform the ACT’s building and planning systems to environmentally sustainable and climate-ready buildings. As ACT Energy Minister, Greens leader Shane Rattenbury

said he would adamantly oppose any fossil fuel subsidies or plans to extend the life of coal and gasfired power stations. Although more than 40 countries signed the Statement, Australia has not done so. Angus Taylor, Federal Minister for Industry, Energy, and Emissions Reduction, said the Coalition would not “wipe out industries” – and Australia has the third largest coal reserves in the world, according to Geoscience Australia. By promoting Australia as a reliable destination for investment in “fossil fuels”, Mr Rattenbury said Mr Taylor had made “a mockery of climate action and the COP26 summit”. This week, the ACT Government established a policy forum with NSW and SA to reach net zero emissions by 2050. - Nick Fuller

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Consultation has opened on the implementation of new ACT Government requirements for rental properties to meet a minimum standard for ceiling insulation. ACT Attorney-General and Minister for Energy Shane Rattenbury said all Canberrans deserve to live in a comfortable and energy efficient home. “This is the first stage of implementing minimum energy performance standards for rental properties as committed to in 2019 under the ACT Climate Change Strategy. Future stages will consider additional measures to complement the ceiling insulation requirement,” Mr Rattenbury said. An ACT Government spokesperson said the latest modelling found tenants would still benefit overall from reduced energy costs even if rents were

raised to cover the cost of insulation upgrades. “The analysis found that for every one dollar spent on the minimum standard, $1.30 is returned to the community and over a four-yearphase in period, it would provide around $18 million in benefits to the whole of the ACT community,” the spokesperson said. Executive director of Better Renting and Healthy Homes for Renters, Joel Dignam, said seeing the work starting is really promising. “People shouldn’t have to choose between heating their home and staying out of poverty,” Mr Dignam said. “Owners of rental properties have had their say, and we want to make sure the people who actually live in these properties have a clear voice, too.” - Abbey Halter

New legislation to make it more difficult for developers to rescind or cancel sales in the ACT came into effect onTuesday 9 November. ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury said the legislation will better protect home buyers and will cover broader delay events, not just sunset clauses. “I presented the Civil Law (Sale of Residential Property) Amendment Bill 2021 in the Assembly to ensure recission clauses are used for the legitimate purposes for which they are included in contracts and to curtail any cases where they could be abused,” Mr Rattenbury said. “Under the proposed changes, developers will still be able to include sunset and development delay clauses to rescind a contract if the buyer consents or if they’re

permitted by an order of the ACT Supreme Court.” It follows commencement of a class action last month by a group of off-the-plan buyers in the ACT whose contracts were rescinded by the 3 Property Group (3PG). On 21 October, 3PG released comments via social media stating their company had been “blasted by unfortunate events”. “Contracts provide, among other things, protection so that development is not destroyed by items such as the increased costs which are a commercial reality. It has been a hard few years, and it is easy to see builders and developers as faceless corporate entities to blame,” the post said. They acknowledged “that there are serious issues for both sides here”. - Abbey Halter

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“We have experienced an increase in the number of clients who have fallen victim to scammers, or suspect they are being scammed, in line with the rise in the use of digital technologies,” she said. Ms Franklin said Care is particularly concerned about Canberra’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities, which are now falling victim to threat-based scams. “These scams involve someone from a fake ‘government department’ or ‘security services’ threatening sanctions against the victim or their family if they don’t pay up,” she said. Having a conversation about scams with your workmates, friends and family is an essential part of stopping scams and protecting people you care about. Talking about scams may help others identify a scam, raise awareness about the impacts of scams, and help prevent them from falling victim to a scam.

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Adam Thompson, Senior Lawyer at Care, said avoiding scams is not a matter of ‘common sense’, and falling for one is nothing to be ashamed of. “During the recent lockdown, we saw a client who paid $1000 for the airfare and insurance of a non-existent puppy they saw advertised online interstate, and they were about to pay for an enclosure before seeing us,” Mr Thompson said. “Unfortunately, once you have paid money to a scammer it is gone, and there is usually nothing you can do to get it back.” If you have been scammed or have seen a scam, you can make a report on the Scamwatch website [scamwatch.gov.au] and find more information about where to get help. - Denholm Samaras

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Young women reaching for the sky Navy helicopter pilots hold a highly coveted position in the Australian Defence Force, sought after for their priority in rescue missions, medical evacuations, and disaster relief. The Navy has a slightly higher female gain than the Army, 16 per cent compared to 13.5.

Despite the desirable nature of flying, there are just three female helicopter pilots in the Navy’s entire fleet. However, scattered around the country and within the walls of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), 13

Midshipman Sophee Turner (left) and Sublieutenant Alison Smith are among 13 young women in training to be Navy helicopter pilots. Photo: Kerrie Brewer. Shot on location at ADFA.

young women are in the training pipeline. If each can make it, the number of female Navy pilots may flourish within the next decade. Midshipman Sophee Turner, with her soft country smile, grew up in the rural town of Kurmond, NSW. From age seven, she lived with her parents beneath the flight path of an Air Force Base, where the C-130s flew over their roof from the day Sophee moved in, to the day she moved out to join the ADF at just 17. While the planes were what she calls her ‘catalyst’, she ultimately chose the helicopters Navy had to offer. “I liked that you could do a lot more humanitarian support. You can go so many places that fixedwing aircraft can’t because you don’t need a runway. “Flying at sea would just be

incredible,” she smiled. She rocked up to basic training with her heart set, and no shampoo. “My parents had to mail it to me,” she laughed. “You don’t get too much time to shower anyways.” Her greatest obstacle was still to come. “Picking yourself up when you fail. It can be really hard when your team around you isn’t struggling, and you feel like you’re falling behind. “You’ve just got to learn to reassure yourself that even though you feel like you might be falling behind, no one’s ever going to leave you behind.” After graduating from the New Entry Officers’ Course, Sophee was posted to HMAS Sirius for six months of work experience where she travelled around Southeast Asia for the first time.

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cover story (from page 18) Now she attends ADFA, studying military history and law in the morning, and her regular science degree classes in the afternoon. She eagerly awaits finally being able to fly. Sublieutenant Alison Smith says there was no cinematic moment when she decided to join Navy. “I was thinking about what I wanted to do after school. I knew I wanted to get a degree, but we would have struggled to pay for university. “While looking around for options to have my degree compensated, I found Defence.” “The moment I was sure was after my ‘You session’ – that’s the first step in joining. You go in and do a maths test, some literacy tests, and afterwards I was given the list of jobs that were open to me. “Every job in Defence had been available to me because of my scores. The amount of choice is what made me think, ‘This is what

I’m going to do.’ “Aviation had always been in the back of my mind. It would be such an amazing career to have. I wanted to fly jets initially, but as I was going through final testing, I realised there were no female fast jet pilots in the Air Force. “‘My odds are zero,’ I thought. No women have ever done this before.” “At the time, I chose helicopters. Now I believe there are two female fast jet pilots in the Air Force. If they’d been there when I was going through, I know I would have given jets a try. “It makes me happy that there aren’t going to be any future situations where women like me cut ourselves off from certain options, because we see there are no women there at the moment, and don’t think we can be the first one.” “Representation can determine where you end up in life, which makes it so important.” - Anja de Rozario

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support her Party policy. Move on from the immature political point scoring. Own goals, boys! The 100 per cent renewable claim is only possible by the coal-fired backup to wind, solar and hydro. It might be that the ACT is paying for its power from renewable sources, but they do not constantly (or ever?) produce the 100 per cent needed. Just read the Letter to Editor on page 12 (CW 4 November 2021). 100 per cent is in the smoke and mirrors! - C. Ryan, Watson

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Ronald McDonald House ‘a godsend’ This Saturday 13 November, Ronald McDonald House Charities will mark 30 years of McHappy Day. The 18 Ronald McDonald Houses across the country help over 60,000 families every year – including local mum, Sally. Sally’s son Neo was eight years old when he was diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis and had to be transported to Sydney Children’s Hospital. The swelling on his brain and spinal cord appeared as flu-like symptoms that rapidly deteriorated within a day. The family lived three hours away from the nearest ED at the time. “At first, they organised a helicopter, then a plane. It was June in Canberra, and the heavy fog that night meant he had to be put in an induced coma and taken in an

ambulance to Sydney. We weren’t sure if he would make it,” Sally said. “The Ronald McDonald family room at the hospital looked homey, with a kitchen, a washer and dryer. After the first 24 sleepless hours, it was a godsend.” A room was organised for the family at Ronald McDonald House Randwick, on the hospital campus where Neo was treated. Sally was able to visit him at all hours of the night, until they could return home with Neo 37 days later. Every McHappy Day, Sally is reminded of the feeling of that initial stay. “It takes a village to look after a seriously ill child. I count Ronald McDonald House as part of that village because they looked after us.” Learn more about McHappy Day at rmhc.org.au

Over 1000 register for 34 homes Ginninderry saw a strong interest in buyers last weekend following a successful sales campaign. In the emerging suburb of Strathnairn, 34 Flexi-living Homes being sold by ballot attracted over 1000 registrations, said Ginninderry project Director Steve Harding. “Our Flexi-living Homes are specifically designed to help more

people move into home ownership with intelligent designs and lower price points with a range of eligibility criteria to ensure that aim is met,” he said. The first purchaser of a Flexiliving Home, Madeleine Blazely, said she was attracted by the mix of lifestyle benefits of Ginniderry and the design of the home.

Jessica Maree can sing Composer and private vocal coach, Jessica Maree, snagged the win in the Canberra Hospital Foundation’s (CHF) ACT-wide singing competition, judged by Leo Sayer and The Voice alum Lucy Sugerman. As well a securing the judges’ vote, Ms Maree individually raised $4,424 for CHF. “This Foundation is close to

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It’s National Recycling Week, 8-14 November, and not-for-profit donation platform GIVIT is setting a challenge for Canberrans to see how many tonnes of household items can be kept out of landfill and into the hands of those who need them most. GIVIT is a free donation platform for charities, eliminating the need for physical warehousing, sorting and disposing of unwanted items by directly linking donors with charities that are sourcing items for those in need. GIVIT ACT Engagement Officer Kristi Clark said there are already 400 charities across the ACT region registered with GIVIT. “The majority of donations requested by our registered organisations are items that many Canberrans already have in their homes,” said Kristi. “When people donate their pre-loved items through GIVIT, they are donating directly to someone in need and instantly providing support for that recipient. GIVIT provides donors peace of mind that their donations are directly helping others and not hindering services or the environment.” Donors can visit givit.org.au/what’s-needed and select ACT to see exactly what’s needed across the region. Usable pre-loved items from the ACT Bulky Waste collection program are already retrieved and offered to GIVIT ACT registered charities for those in genuine need. The ACT’s Bulky Waste program enables GIVIT to access ongoing donations for the most vulnerable in the community, whilst reducing landfill. To find out more about the Bulky Waste program and to book your collection, go to cityservices.act.gov.au/ recycling-and-waste/collection/bulky-waste-collection.

Clean-up Lake Burley Griffin Day Ken Behrens are invited to turn up to one of four locations around Lake Burley Griffin for the fourth annual Clean-up Lake Burley Griffin Day on Sunday 14 November 9am-12noon. During National Recycling Week, 8-14 November, the public is encouraged to volunteer and help clean up the Lake either on foot, dragon boat, kayak, canoe, rowing tinnies or stand-up paddle boards. To register, head down to either the Burley Griffin Canoe Club, Weston Park, Black Mountain Peninsula, or Capital Lakes Rowing Club at 8.30am on the day. More info: Clean-Up Lake Burley Griffin Day Facebook page.

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Beauty & The Beast feast Sweet meets savoury, a bitter bite to dessert, opposites can attract and be married to form something magical. This decadent meal is inspired by the classic fairy-tale - be ready to be surprised!

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Orange chicken 1 whole kitchen-ready organic chicken 2 oranges 2 sage sprigs Salt 2 Tbsp orange marmalade 3 small red onions 2 garlic cloves 100g truss cherry tomatoes 2 rosemary sprigs 600ml chicken stock Crusty white bread, for serving Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Wash the oranges under hot water, pat dry and slice thinly. Rinse the sage and shake dry. Slide the sprigs underneath the chicken skin together

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with 3 orange slices. To make this easier, gently lift the skin off with your fingers to loosen it carefully. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Season the chicken with salt and brush it with the marmalade until it is completely coated before transferring it to a roasting dish. Peel and quarter the onions. Crush the garlic cloves in their skin. Rinse the tomatoes and rosemary and pat dry. Add the onions, garlic, tomatoes, rosemary, remaining orange slices and chicken stock to the roasting dish with the chicken. Place the orange chicken in the preheated oven (bottom rack) and cook until done, about 50 minutes, basting it throughout with the liquid. If the chicken starts to take on too much colour, cover the dish with a sheet of baking paper or foil. Serve with crusty white bread.

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Wharf Revue opens a Can of Worms Acclaimed political satirists The Wharf Revue are back in Canberra, debuting their new show Can of Worms this week, much to the delight of their dedicated local following. Performing at the Canberra Theatre until 20 November, the production marks the first performance at the venue since lockdown. The Wharf Revue: Can of Worms is created by Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott, and performed by the trio with Mandy Bishop. This year’s performance, The Wharf Revue’s 21st, marks the first time they’ve independently produced a show, having previously worked with the Sydney Theatre Company. Having long enjoyed performing for Canberra audiences, Scott told Canberra Weekly the capital is an ideal place to premiere Can of Worms. “This is where people are across politics, even if they don’t want to be,” he said. “Audiences here are always really supportive and have enjoyed it.” Fans can expect all the usual political figures to appear over the course of the show, while the likes of Craig Kelly, Gladys Berejiklian, Anthony

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evoke an amplified response. “It’s often an emotional one, and Vincent has a wonderful emotional story told through paintings, landscapes, and music.” Peterson was inspired to establish his business when he spent 12 months in Italy in 2005-06 with his family. He went there to work on a comprehensive Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit that would bring the Renaissance man’s many inventions, paintings and sketches to life. While there, he took his family to some of the world’s finest museums and galleries but found his young children were bored by the traditional experiences on offer. “After being inside for five or so minutes, my kids would give me a tug on the hip pockets and say ‘let’s get going, let’s get an ice cream or a gelati’,” he smiled.

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Folk musician Kim Yang’s new EP Brave has been a long time coming. Starting out recording two singles in early 2020, funding from artsACT allowed the project to expand into to a fully-fledged four-track EP. Originally scheduled to coincide with the EP release in September, Yang will take the stage for an EP launch concert at The Street Theatre on 17 December. The 90-minute performance, Yang’s first

Taiwanese-Australian singer-songwriter Kim Yang will perform a launch concert for her new EP, Brave, two months after it was initially scheduled due to the lockdown.

ticketed headline show, will see her lead a five-piece band. The size and scale of the show is new territory for her, a titillating prospect for the TaiwaneseAustralian singer-songwriter who is used to performing solo. “It’s so exciting because the stage, lighting and everything is so amazing, so beautiful and professional,” she told Canberra Weekly. Brave is a follow up to Yang’s 2019 debut EP, Ocean of Mind – a stripped back, acoustic record that was recorded quite quickly. This time around, she was keen to wind out and develop her sound. “Since my first EP is very acoustic and really, quite personal, for this one I wanted to bring in more musicians to work on the project,” she said. “I have a lot of personal stories I want to tell but I think, sonically, I want to make it a bit bigger.” While postponing the concert was initially difficult, eventually Yang took it in her stride as a break away from music and promotion. That didn’t last too long, however; her brain constantly at work, Yang quickly found herself using social media to engage with her fans and

collaborate with other musicians. “I just really long for conversations with people,” she said. In lieu of a performance, a music video for one of the tracks, Fantasy, was released in September to tie into the EP release, while a video for the title track, Brave, will be released this month. The Brave music video will feature crowdsourced recordings of fans dancing to the song which Yang organised over social media. “It’s just nice to bring people together with my music projects.” Produced by Guy Lilleyman and mastered by Dax Liniere, the EP includes musical contributions from Lilleyman, cellist Tabitha Hart, keys from Jonah Myers, and drums and percussion from Naomi Smith. Yang will be joined by Hart, Myers, Smith and bassist Matt Nightingale for the show, with Evan Buckley opening. Kim Yang’s Brave EP launch concert will be held at The Street, City West, 17 December 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au - Denholm Samaras

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Now showing Eiffel (M) In the late 1800s, engineer Gustave Eiffel (Romain Duris) has created the framework for America’s Statue of Liberty. Eiffel is soon asked by the French Government to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair. Eiffel refuses, but soon changes his mind when the beautiful Adrienne Bourgès (Emma Mackey) slinks back into his life. The movie was first pitched in 1997, with different directors including Luc Besson and Ridley Scott attached throughout the years. Writer Caroline Bongrand came up with the idea to mix the building of the Eiffel Tower with a fictitious star-crossed love story during her pitch, only to find fact in the fiction after the project was greenlit. The romantic storyline helped 1997’s Titanic play to a universal

audience, or at least to those with beating hearts in their chests. Eiffel is shot like a Roland Emmerich blockbuster with an epic structure slowly growing to dwarf the stunning Parisian skyline. The powerful and forbidden love between Eiffel and the Bordeaux Adrienne strains Eiffel’s public reputation, due to Adrienne’s journalist husband. Struggling with the pressures of such a daunting project, Eiffel must also temper his fiery passion for Adrienne, the woman whom he tragically thought he would never see again. Verdict: Shot beautifully, capturing the nostalgic romance of Paris and the electrifying passion that drove a man to a competition for a tower of 300 metres. Vive la France! 4 stars. Viewed at Palace Electric Cinema. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

50 original artworks. One extraordinary exhibition. A gallery that isn’t a gallery. That’s the GX Art Trail at Ginninderry. An exhibition of 50 original artworks and sculptures by local artists, all on show (and on sale) in and around display homes at the GX Display Village. The exhibition ends in December, so don’t miss this unique opportunity.

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This week, Michael Popple reviews three fantastic recent releases from talented Australian authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com Aurora’s End by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Allen & Unwin, $19.99

Time is running out for the teenage members of Squad 312! After experiencing the power of a world-destroying weapon, the team find themselves lost throughout time. Forced to make new friends and work with dangerous enemies, the squad will need to reunite back in their own time if they are to have any chance of saving the galaxy. This outstanding, young adult, science fiction novel serves as an excellent end to the impressive Aurora Cycle. The authors have produced a complex and entertaining narrative that makes good use of its great characters and time-travel premise. A brilliant and epic novel.

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What’s on

BEAVER GALLERIES: The Deakin venue hosts Tom Moore’s exhibition Glassorama-BioDrama! Diorama all the ding-dong-day! and Michael Schlitz’s Pictures from the mindfield, until 21 November; beavergalleries.com.au

AUSDANCE ACT OPEN CLASSES: Ballet with Margaret Taylor 11 November, Hip-Hop/Street Funk with Leena Wall 18 November, and Urban with Jessica Gowing 25 November, 7.30pm; ausdanceact.org.au

BOOK LAUNCH: Nigel Featherstone moderates the launch event for author Michael Burge’s new work Tank Water at The Book Cow, Kingston, 24 November 5pm; bookcow.com.au

CANBERRA AQUA PARK: Is back this summer! Catch them at Black Mountain Peninsula, Acton from 12 November; canberraaquapark.com CANBERRA YOUTH THEATRE: Presents a stage production of Carpe DM by The Emerge Company, at Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon, 12-13 November; canberrayouththeatre.com.au

Beaver Galleries hosts Tom Moore’s Glassorama-BioDrama! Diorama all the ding-dong-day! until 21 November.

NGA: November at the National Gallery of Australia features everything from dynamic exhibitions to virtual and physical events; nga.gov.au

NLA: National Library of Australia hosts new exhibition Illustrating the Antipodes: George French Angas in Australia and New Zealand 1844-1845, 15 November-30 January; nla.gov.au

JURASSIC CREATURES: An immersive walk-through event featuring impressive animatronic dinosaurs at Majura Park, opposite Costco, until 28 November; jurassiccreatures.com.au

WESLEY MUSIC CENTRE: The Forrest venue hosts Characterful Clarinet featuring Helena Maher on clarinet and pianist Lucus Allerton, 17 November 12.40pm; trybooking.com/BVDNX

A STINKY FONDUE 70S DRESS UP PARTY: A groovy fondue night at Contentious Character vineyard, Wamboin, 13 November 6.30pm; contentiouscharacter.com.au BILK GALLERY: The Carwoola art space hosts new group exhibition Solstice, 13 November18 December; bilk.com.au ART SONG CANBERRA: Sarahlouise Owens (soprano) and Ronan Apcar (piano) present Bright Star concerts at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, 14 November 3pm and 4.15pm; trybooking.com

STRONGER THAN FICTION: The documentary film festival is back screening System K, a film on street artists in Kinshasa, Dendy Canberra, 19 November 7pm; strongerdocs.com SPANISH NIGHT: Journey from the streets of Barcelona to the open fields of Pialligo Estate Glasshouse, 19 November 6.30pm; thepialligoestate.com.au

CCAS: The Parkes gallery hosts exhibition Timeline by Alex Asch and Pat Hoffie curated by David Broker until 16 January 2022; ccas.com.au

CANBERRA SPINNERS AND WEAVERS: Open days, pop-up exhibition and Christmas sale at Textile Works, Chifley Community and Wellbeing Hub, 19 November 10.30am-4.30pm, 20 November 10am-1pm.

WE LOVE LOCAL: Free live music Sunday afternoons 14, 28 November and 5, 12, 19 December at Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo. Bookings: 0434 041 915 or wine@tallagandrahill.com.au

DIGITAL COLLAGE WORKSHOP: Presented by Simon Ward, this NGA online program will teach participants new skills via free program, Blender, 20 November 10-11.30am; book via nga.gov.au

WESLEY MUSIC CENTRE: The Forrest venue hosts Re-Awakening performed by Lucy Macourt, Rowan Phemister, and Zoë Loxley Slump 24 November, 12.40-1.20pm; trybooking.com/BVIHQ CHIAROSCURO: A new play by David Atfield at The Courtyard Studio, Civic, 24-27 November; canberratheatrecentre.com.au A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Canberra Rep brings to life the Charles Dickens classic at Canberra Rep Theatre, Acton, 26 November-5 December; canberrarep.org.au BELCO ARTS: Get up close and marvel at original illustrations from Graeme Base’s book The Worst Band in the Universe at Belconnen Arts Centre, 26 November-6 February; belcoarts.com.au THE WAR ON 2021: Join Australia’s satirical all-stars Charles Firth, Mark Humphries, Freudian Nip’s Jenna Owen and Victoria Zerbst, and James Schloeffel at Canberra Theatre, Civic, 30 November 7.30pm; canberratheatrencentre.com.au FLAZEDA: A host of alternate performing arts classes have recommenced at the Belconnen dance studio; flazedahub.com/learn JOHNNY REYNOLDS BAND: A highly engaging funky, blues atmospheric rock show at Harmonie German Club, 2 December 7pm; Eventbrite. 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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Right now, the scents of spring waft down the steps of the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, drawing visitors to enjoy high tea in the company of some interesting and fashionable guests. Until Tuesday 16 November, blooming gowns occupy the Tea Lounge of one of Canberra’s most historic hotels. These models were brought to life by the budding florists of CIT. At the tail end of their studies, the floristry students were challenged to design to the theme of Biome, meaning a large, naturally occurring community of flora and fauna. This would be their final obstacle before graduating. Five ecosystems sprung up in the form of extravagant dresses. Or so it seemed to guests, as the

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students had spent several weeks knuckling down through lockdown to plan, create, and maintain a living display that would additionally meld with the hotel’s 1920 art deco interiors. The exhibit was an outstanding success according to Hyatt Hotel General Manager, Adam Myatt, who is eager to have CIT students back next year. The winning gown, designed by team Leovy and Esther, is placed front and centre as the first thing visitors see. The panel of judges included former CIT teacher, Jodie Cunningham, of Craft ACT. Leovy, a nurse working to open her own shop, and Esther, a part-timer at Vine Canberra in Kingston, named their dress Resilience - an ode to the hardy

Australian flora that came to the rescue when suddenly having to build the dress in lockdown. “We didn’t have all the materials that would have been available, so we just used what was in our surroundings,” said Leovy. “The skirt is a common grass, often found stuck in your dog’s fur. It curls when it dries, forming the ball gown. The bodice is mini succulents, roses, dried hydrangeas, paper daisies that you can see everywhere!” Every material used on the bodice curls down the mannequin’s legs. Her feet are bare in a patch of tall grass. While Resilience’s contenders used rare and showstopping flowers, the simplicity of the native materials snagged the win. To her left perches Byan, looking off into the distance. Her designers, Grace and Carrie, had an unusual Biome - the Daintree. “It’s where the rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef… the traditional land of the Kuku Yalanji.” The coral of the Great Barrier Reef, represented by moss, crashes into the waves and sea spray of baby’s breath, which immediately flows into a heavy train of rainforest foliage that trails across the floor. A green treefrog perches on her ring finger. Byan means home in the language of the Kuku Yalanji.

When asked how it’s all held together, Grace winked and said, “It’s that floristry magic that we show and don’t tell … I will say that chicken wire is a florist’s best friend.” “This exhibit really showed how different us florists are,” added her partner, Carrie. “In both style and workmanship. “Floristry is not just cut and dried,” she smiled. To the duo Sue and Jo, this project meant even more than that. Their gown was dedicated to their families whom they had both been separated from through the lockdowns. The use of hydrangeas and pine leaves were Jo’s contribution. “They grow everywhere in my home country, Brazil. The materials I used really reminds me of where I came from.” For a year now, Sue hasn’t been able to see her Queensland-based family either. “We thought that we would use the bracken and magnolia leaves from where my family lives on the coast.” Wanting to create a dress that loudly reflects the times, Jo carefully sewed the facemask of paper daisies and pine leaves for her loved ones back home, the final touch on their piece. See more photos from the Biome exhibit at canberraweekly.com.au - Anja de Rozario

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What we’re talking about All the latest in fashion, health and beauty. The ‘A’ in A by Adina, stands for Grade A relaxation, bought to you by proudly Australian owned brands. Canberra’s newest premium hotel brand has teamed up with bathroom skincare partner, Hunter Lab, to develop a self-care-based hotel stay. Guests of A by Adina will enjoy a series of complimentary skincare masterclasses, hosted by Hunter Lab’s Christopher Mesh, from 24 to 26 November 6-7pm. The masterclasses are paired with complimentary welcome cocktails and snacks. Guests will learn which organic ingredients work the best for particular skin types, incorporating Hunter Lab favourites like activated charcoal, and avocado oil. Book yourself a stylish staycation and be sure to bring your fanciest bathrobe. Visit abyadina.com to find out more.

New research has crowned Canberra as having the second most snorers per capita in the world. Researchers from international bedding company, Sleepseeker, recorded the number of snoring related internet searches per 1,000 people in capital cities across the globe. Our bush capital snagged a strong second place, with local snorers inspiring 14,580 searches to be made. “While seemingly low,” the study reads, “Canberra is a relatively small capital city, resulting in a rate of 32.6 searches per 1000 people.” Small but mighty, as the saying goes. Dublin beat us out for the capital city of snoring, with 45,510 snoring-related searches made in the last year, making a rate of 37.9 searches per 1000 residents. To fi nd out more, visit sleepseeker.co.uk/blog/snoring-cities

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$895,000

Ray White

2102/2 Grazier Lane, Belconnen

$397,900

Geocon

7 Favco Place, Dunlop

$895,000

LJ Hooker

42/65 Constitution Avenue, Campbell

$395,000

Verv

125/53 Eyre Street, Kingston

$890,500

Property Collective

1 Bamblett Rise, Denman Prospect

$390,000

Pod Projects

8 Skertchly Place, Florey

$888,000

LJ Hooker

22/2 Antis Street, Phillip

$386,000

One Agency

10/25 Aspinall Street, Watson

$875,000

LJ Hooker

49/311 Flemington Road, Franklin

$378,000

Independent

150 Carwoola Street, Queanbeyan

$873,500

Belle

200/41 Chandler Street, Belconnen

$366,000

Independent

Agent

77 Blackwell Circuit, Flynn

$870,000

Solely

1110/3 Grazier Lane, Belconnen

$360,000

LJ Hooker

19 Kissane Crescent, Evatt

$841,000

LJ Hooker

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

Michael Potter 0413 830 598 Michael Potter Real Estate Sat 13 Nov 1pm

85 Gurrang Avenue, Ngunnawal

Agent

Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072 Carly Clough 0419 296 458 LJ Hooker Gungahlin Fri 12 Nov 5.30pm

Auction

78a Hollows Circuit, Macgregor

Auction

Natalie Kokic Schmidt 0428 082 885 Jason Anasson 0423 821 138 McGrath North Canberra Sat 13 Nov 11.15am

34 Castleton Crescent, Gowrie

Auction

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Who is driving up ACT property prices? The impact of international buyers on everincreasing property prices in Canberra and across much of Australia might be much smaller than widely believed, according to local real estate experts. A recent survey conducted by the University of Technology Sydney found 82 per cent of Australians believe “foreign buyers from China drive up Australian housing prices”, while 69 per cent believe “Chinese investors in the Australian real estate have made it difficult for first home buyers” to enter the market. With international migration to Australia halting in 2020 due to the global pandemic and a recession, projections suggested building developments would slow, but it turns out that wasn’t the case. The ABS reported that by the end of 2020, new home approvals across the country were at their highest level since 1999. The REA Insight Property Outlook Report for 2020-2021 reported more interest from overseas buyers looking to purchase Australian properties, likely driven by political and economic uncertainty and skyrocketing Covid-19 cases in other countries. From December 2019 to December 2020, the biggest increase in Australian property searches

The ACT’s top 5 suburbs to invest in Canberra’s housing market is one of the most expensive in the country as property prices continue to rise, and the median house price was sitting 0.4 per cent higher than the national average in September. Referred to as the ‘Goldilocks’ of real estate markets (not too hot, not too cold, just right), Canberra is consistent, will seldom crash, and consistently records the highest average incomes and lowest unemployment in the nation. Canstar’s Rising Stars Australian Property Market Report, powered by Hotspotting, ranks the top five suburbs in Canberra to research if you’re planning to invest in property in 2022. In Canberra’s north, Harrison’s low vacancy 44

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came from the US (57 per cent of total searches), followed by Hong Kong (17 per cent), Singapore (15 per cent), the UK (10 per cent), and New Zealand (three per cent). Any assumption Australia’s housing market is in crisis due to Chinese investors isn’t backed up by statistics, which indicate interest from China in Australian property has tapered off, falling 39 per cent over the past year. The USA accounts for the majority of overseas investors in Australia, closely followed by European countries. Director at Colliers International in Canberra, Josh Reid, said the housing crisis in the ACT can’t be blamed on international buyers. “There’s always a general perception that is what’s happening, but being in an international company with some Australian offices, Sydney and Melbourne see more international buyers in their market then we do. Traditionally for us, ANU and UC were big international drivers because of international students attending the unis, but since COVID, that market has changed significantly,” Mr Reid said. “There’s always been far more buyers in the Canberra market than there’s been demand and certainly the supply shortage and affordability are pushing people back into apartments because land

is just unachievable and unaffordable.” Traditionally, the majority of new buyers from overseas have a heavy preference for land, he said. And while interstate and international buyers are starting to lean more towards Canberra because of its strong market, they only make up around five per cent of buyers here. “Canberra’s finally getting the airtime it deserves. It’s got strong fundamentals and we’ve seen significant growth over a period of time with a generally stable market, so there’s confidence in buying here,” he said. “The majority of our workforce is government employed, earning a good income, and it certainly helps that it’s a liveable city.” CEO of Real Estate Institute of the ACT, Michelle Tynan, agreed that international buyers are not having a significant impact on Canberra’s housing market. “The agents I speak to say there’s not an impact at all. We did have some expats last year returning, not a great deal of numbers, but some from Europe and that type of thing,” Ms Tynan said. “This time around, I think one of the agents said that it’s actually Canberrans buying and upgrading their homes … it’s more Canberrans buying Canberra property that’s making the market so hot.”

Suburb

Median house price

1-yr growth

10-yr average annual growth (%pa)

Vacancy rate

Median rental yield

Harrison

$785,000

3.6%

SNR

0.7%

4.3%

Curtin

$1,080,000

17.0%

4.7%

0.7%

2.9%

Florey

$735,000

7.2%

4.0%

0.3%

4.1%

Gungahlin

$790,000

4.6%

4.1%

0.7%

4.0%

Isabella Plains

$630,000

9.2%

3.3%

0.2%

4.5%

rate (0.7 per cent) and strong rental yields make it a prime suburb to invest in. The neighbouring suburb of Gungahlin has an equally low vacancy rate, and a median 4.0 per cent rental yield. On the edge of Belconnen Town Centre, Florey boasts a rental vacancy rate just above zero (0.3 per cent), favourable rental yields, and strong sales activity translating to a 7.2 per cent increase in the median house price in the

past 12 months. Over on the southside, Curtin also has a low vacancy rate, while increasing buyer demand has fuelled a 17 per cent increase in the median house price in the past year. Of the five suburbs on Canstar’s list, Isabella Plains in Tuggeranong has the lowest vacancy rate (0.2 per cent) and lowest median house price, while recording the second-highest annual growth in property prices at 9.2 per cent.

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Historic ‘Vallona’ Williamsdale 7938 Monaro Highway A genuine, one-of-a-kind gem situated on the NSW-ACT border, this original settlement property ‘Vallona’ from 1836 is on offer and a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to secure your own piece of Australian history. Currently a working fine wool merino sheep farm, the location is a rare prize with its proximity to Canberra yet being a quality grazing, rural property. Held on a 99-year lease with the Planning and Land Authority on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia, ‘Vallona’ encompasses 102.79

hectares (254 acres) of land. Access to an additional 11 hectares on an adjoining property is available with an annual grazing licence. Surrounded by elm and willow trees, charming farm structures, and picturesque bucolic views, this property is a pastoral paradise. Built circa 1926, the original weatherboard homestead features a settler-style, covered front veranda, timber flooring underfoot, four generous bedrooms, one bathroom, a lounge area, and a kitchen featuring a vintage ‘Canberra Stove’. Three open

fireplaces exude cosiness and charm, evoking a sense of stepping back in time in this heritage gem. ‘Vallona’ has easy access to the Monaro Highway, a 2000-gallon (7570-litre) water tank on the shearing shed, an excellent bore linked to the house, shearing huts, an adjoining paddock, stock water access to Guises Creek, Lobbs Hole Creek and dam, a range of improved and natural pastures, and shade timber. Here’s a unique opportunity to live your farming dream, while still

being able to commute daily into Canberra if required. ‘Vallona’ is being offered by public auction on site on Friday 19 November 2pm.

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1 Fri 19 Nov 2pm On request Peter Stumbles 0418 630 002

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Gungahlin 21 Sarre Street

This north-facing home offers a beautiful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. From the open-plan living, gourmet kitchen and light-filled lounge room, to the two separate private courtyards, this property is divine. Located less than 1km from Gungahlin town centre and a five-minute drive to local schools.

EER 5.0 Auction Sun 21 Nov 12pm onsite View Sat 13 Nov 1-1.45pm Agent Dario Beltrami Mob 0418 289 890 Agent Lou Baldan Mob 0403 604 888 Blackshaw Queanbeyan & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005

Braddon 2/27 Elder Street

Looking for a residence that offers class and sophistication with ample living space and outdoor areas? Look no further. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Braddon, this spacious family home is ideally located in a residential streetscape and offers quiet, private living with the metropolitan lifestyle of the city.

EER Auction View Agent Mob

4.5 Sat 20 Nov 10am onsite Sat 13 Nov 10-11am Mina Etminan 0449 234 646

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The grass is greener at RAMS. You could get a $4,000 rebate1 when you refinance with us. Apply by 30/11/21. Min loan amount $250k, Owner Occupier with Principal and Interest repayments and Investment Loans. T&Cs apply.

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More Information: Credit criteria, fees, charges and conditions apply. 1Offer is current as at 1 October 2021 and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. For new refinance applications received between 1 October 2021 and 30 November 2021 and settle by 31 January 2022. Offer available for Owner Occupier with Principal and Interest repayments and Investment Loans. Min. Loan $250k. Limit of 1 $4,000 rebate per settled refinance application regardless of the number of loans involved. This offer is not available in conjunction with the New Purchase Buyer $2,000 Rebate. Excludes Owner Occupier Interest Only, Line of Credit Loans, residential lending originated under family or company trusts and switches and refinances of home loans within the Westpac Group (St.George, Westpac, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA). Split loans are counted as one settled home loan regardless of the number of splits. Rebate will be automatically deposited into the home loan account within 60 days after settlement. If the home loan has a fixed interest rate, the rebate will count towards the prepayment threshold. Tax consequences may arise from this promotion for investors and customers should seek independent advice on any taxation matters. RAMS Home Loan Centre ACT Central is owned and operated by ACT Central Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN 95 619 745 416. RAMS Financial Group Pty Limited ABN 30 105 207 538 AR 405465 Australian credit licence 388065. Credit provider and issuer of RAMS deposit products: Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714. 22016/1021

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27/2 Trinca Street, Denman Prospect Contemporary Multi-Level 3 Bedroom Townhouse.

With only 56 exclusive townhouses, the low density

Valley, the Arboretum and Mount Stromlo from your

and open green spaces ensuring the development

Savour sweeping panoramic views of Molonglo

new home at Elio. This refreshing three-bedroom townhouse has been thoughtfully designed and meticulously built to complement the natural environment of the surrounding area. Developed by

This recently completed stylish and affordable

precinct is nestled in the heart of Denman Prospect.

design allows for plenty of communal garden areas has an established, private ambiance.

Denman Prospect has been meticulously designed by the family owned Capital Airport Group. With surroundings reminiscent of Canberra’s most

established suburbs and breathtaking views of the Molonglo Valley, Arboretum and Mount Stromlo

Features you’re surrounded by nature now and not just in ten

• North facing

are at your doorstep, ideal for a multitude of outdoor

• Open plan kitchen, living and dining

years time. The Arboretum and Stromlo Forest Park

activities like mountain biking, trail running or hiking.

The large parks, established landscaping, lush foliage, abundance of green space and world class public

facilities set Denman Prospect to be one of Canberra’s best suburbs.

• Corner position on a sloping block to maximise views • 107m2 living area

• 2 outdoor living spaces totaling 80m2

• Oversized 42m2 double car garage

• Gas cooking

Now Selling 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 Car Townhouse Price: Expressions of Interest closing Mon 22nd Nov Townhouse Open This Weekend Saturday 13th November 10.00am - 10.45am 27/2 Trinca Street, Denman Prospect For More Information Contact James Herbert 0400 853 501

• Double glazing

• Elevated position in Denman Prospect • Walking distance to shops & parks

• Low density development (only 56 homes)

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Independent, community centric living in the heart of Weston Creek

Araluen Weston Creek Retirement Village.

Now Selling

A vibrant, friendly community for retirees from all walks of life.

2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car available from $449,000+

that suits you, and importantly, you own your property.

Open

Here, the young at heart can enjoy their retirement at a pace

• Be part of an active and

• Freedom to renovate and

Sat, 13th Nov 11:00pm-2:00pm 177 Badimara Street, Fisher ACT 2611

• Own your own home

• Adundance of onsite

For More Information Contact Nic Salter-Harding, 0412 600 085

supportive community

• Live independently

personalise your home. amenities

• Single level and easy access

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128/140 Thynne Street Bruce The National Rental Affordability Scheme

• $8,000pa approx tax rebate - NRAS

take advantage of it with this outstanding

• Perfect Location

(NRAS) is no longer offered but you can apartment in the Eclipse complex.

Exceptional central location, outstanding outlook from this top floor apartment.

• Balcony ideal for BBQ, morning coffee • Basement parking

• Well maintained complex

• Safe, secure, comfortable, convenient

Auction | Online Wed, 24th Nov at 5:30pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 13th Nov at 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Naish Stormon 0488 164 426 Olivia Fairweather 0478 653 447 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

96 Zanci Street Crace

Immaculately presented contemporary

• House: 147.6 m2

2012, this home would be perfect for

• Pergola: 20 m2

home situated in a leafy street. Built in

anyone looking for a low-maintenance

home that provides light and space. You won’t be disappointed.

• Garage: 37.2 m2 • Total under roof: 204.8 m2 • Construction: 2012

450

For Sale _______________________________________________ View Contact agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jeff Shortland 0417 483 627

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Another record sale by Dan Cooper & LJ Hooker Tuggeranong

SOLD | $1,635,000 74 Appel Crescent, Fadden If you would like the best result for your home – give Dan a call The better choice for a fresh approach

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23 Lenehan Street Giralang Giralang has been in high demand recently and with

• Open plan living with multi-level design

properties like 23 Lenehan Street it's really easy to see

• Large study/guest accommodation

why! Set on a block of over 720m2 on one of Giralang's

• Stone bench-tops, stainless-steel appliance and

most coveted streets this renovated and extended

gas cooktop

three bedroom home is perfectly presented and with

• 2,500 litre water tank and inground watering system

living and entertaining areas over three levels it's the

• Walk to Giralang Primary and Kaleen High Schools

Auction Sat, 27th Nov at 9:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 13th Nov at 10:30am - 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Browne 0403 169 259

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35 Staaten Crescent Kaleen Situated on the high side of the street and

• RZ2 block

The home provides multiple living &

• One bedroom unit with ensuite with

a design that has an eye on family living. entertaining areas & a perfect fusion of indoor & outdoor spaces that will allow the largest of families to enjoy major family events.

• Double garage with internal access separate own access

• Rumpus & storeroom downstairs

• Two side access carparks for caravan or work trailer

Auction | On Site Sat, 27th Nov at 1:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 13th Nov at 11:30am - 12:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Troy Thompson 0408 694 917 Olivia Fairweather 0478 653 447 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

14/2 Archibald Street Lyneham Located in this private, pristine, secure complex,

• Reverse cycle air conditioning

'Elan' provides a unique opportunity to enter the

• Quality appliances

Inner North property market and secure an

• Generous living

excellent apartment that offers an enjoyable

• Wrap around balcony

lifestyle, premium location and convenience.

• 2 dedicated secure car parks • Main bedroom with huge walk-in robe and ensuite.

Auction | Online Wed, 24th Nov at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 13th Nov at 10:45am to 11:15am _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Grenfell 0424 858 529 Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

2 Lovekin Place Mckellar

Nestled amongst lush gardens and

• Solar PV installed in 2008 with the

Ginninderra, this spacious home is the

• Solar Hot Water system installed in 2008

located only moments from Lake

picture-perfect family haven you’ve always wanted.

premium feed-in tariff (lasting till 2028)

• 2 x large storage spaces under the property

• Large corner block of 1032m2 with side

Auction | On Site Sat, 26th Nov at 5:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 13th Nov at 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Jason Hall 0475 983 079

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83 Paul Coe Crescent Ngunnawal With a very functional floor plan, 83 Paul

• House: 129.55m2

and offers four bedrooms, formal living

• Construction: 1997

Coe Crescent is a ‘diamond in the rough’ and dining, separate family room/meals

area, study nook, separate laundry and a double lock-up garage.

• Garage: 36.42m2

• UV $286,000 (2020) • Rates $2,400

• Land tax $3,020

For Sale _______________________________________________ View Contact agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jeff Shortland 0417 483 627

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24 Micalong Close Wee Jasper This much loved home was the first dwelling built at

• Two blocks of land totalling 555m2

Micalong Close, and remains the finest site on the

• Updated holiday cabin with polished timber floors

road with unequalled views and privacy. Since

• Indoor and open air living areas

purchasing just a few years ago, the current owner

• Large balcony for outdoor dining and panoramic

has made several improvements to the house, as well as acquiring the neighbouring block to maintain control over what happens next door.

views • Large rainwater tank with new electric pressure

Auction | Online Wed, 1st Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Inspections by appointment _______________________________________________ Agent Nic Salter-Harding 0412 600 085

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AUCTION

7938 Monaro Highway Williamsdale Currently operating as a fine wool merino sheep farm.

Ideally located only 20 minutes from

Queanbeyan and approx 12 minutes from Chisholm shops & schools.

102.79 hectares (approx 250 acres) and is held under a 99 year ACT leasehold.

• Circa 1926 Weatherboard homestead in picturesque setting with guest

accommodation, farm sheds & shearing shed.

• Bore water, creek frontage, dams.

• Improved pastures, 4 blocks in total plus

annual grazing license of another 27 acres.

250 acres

Auction Friday, 19th November at 2:00pm On site _______________________________________________ View Saturday, 13th November at 10:30am-11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Peter Stumbles 0418 630 002 Queanbeyan 02 6297 3333

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A secure low maintenance lifestyle

The Grange Deakin Located in one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs, The Grange Deakin retirement village offers you independent living in your own private home close to medical facilities and just 300m from the Deakin shops, home to an IGA supermarket, pharmacy, post office and coffee shops. All our homes exude warmth and charm while offering a practical downsizing alternative where you will gain all the delightful benefits of The Grange Deakin lifestyle including a dining room, indoor pool and spa, hairdresser, library, and

Homes starting from $569,000 We have a few selected homes, nestled along quiet landscaped streets. Each home at The Grange Deakin has their own individual floor plan and a dishwasher which comes with: •

A spacious open plan living and dining area

•

Outdoor entertaining area

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Internal laundry and storage

•

Reverse cycle air conditioning

•

24 hour on site emergency staff

No stamp duty or building insurance required

resident run activities such as happy hours and craft groups.

Contact Michaela Howard 02 6282 1782 www.thegrangedeakin.com.au

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Please call for a private viewing Monday to Friday.

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6 HUELIN CIRCUIT FLYNN

Surrounded by beautiful established private gardens and perfectly positioned in a quiet street, this superb, fully renovated four bedroom ensuite family home is simply stunning. When entering this modern residence, the first thing you'll notice is the chef's kitchen with cleverly placed feature windows, drawing your eyes to the breathtaking view beyond. Completely renovated, the interior of this home has been thoughtfully designed. The property's unusual yet practical design feature is an oversized double garage at the rear of the house, offering plenty of flat off-street parking for caravans, boats and trailers, securely enclosed behind a gated colorbond fence. There is also a triple carport that easily doubles as an entertaining area. Under the house is additional storage space, perfect for a sneaky wine cellar. EER 2.0 New Listing

Belconnen 6147 3396

City & Inner Nth 6248 8310

Coastal 4472 4758

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Manuka 6295 2433

Projects 6260 6600

Qbn & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005

Auction

On site 2pm Saturday 27th November

Inspect

Saturday 13th 11-11:45am

Office

Belconnen 6147 3396

Agent

Chris Churchill 0417 080 460

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 5009

Woden 6282 8686

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A serene retreat moments from town

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21 SARRE STREET GUNGAHLIN

Welcome to your peaceful, private retreat nestled in a wonderful and convenient location, ideal for professional couples, first home buyers and investors looking for style, comfort, and easy access to surrounds. Substantially renovated, the bright, openplan interior features sky-high ceilings and highlight windows that give a refreshing feeling as you flow freely through the living spaces and out to the central courtyard. Entertainers will enjoy two private courtyard spaces with easy care gardens, while the elegant light-filled lounge retreat offers a wonderful space to indulge in a book or glass of wine. The master suite set to the front of the home is complete with WIR and ensuite, while the other two bedrooms have their own wing, bathroom and separate toilet. Beautiful gardens bursting with maples, magnolias and succulents surround the grounds, and the home provides all of the contemporary comforts you would expect from a property of this calibre. EER 5.0 New Listing

Belconnen 6147 3396

City & Inner Nth 6248 8310

Coastal 4472 4758

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Manuka 6295 2433

Projects 6260 6600

Qbn & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005

Auction

On site 12pm Sunday 21st November

Inspect

Saturday 13th 1-1:45pm

Office

Queanbeyan 6297 0005

Agent

Dario Beltrami 0418 289 890 Lou Baldan 0403 604 888

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 5009

Woden 6282 8686

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30 BROADBENT STREET SCULLIN

This delightful light and bright privately built 1970s home will set your mind racing as soon as you arrive. This treasure of a home now needs to find a new family to start making their own happy memories. The tongue and groove timber floorboards throughout the home have been protected by carpet, and would suit the savvy buyer who can see the possibilities. Your new home features a lovely spacious lounge room and separate dining area. There's also a well-lit kitchen with plenty of storage and bench space, perfect for anyone who loves to cook, they will be content for many hours. Another wonderful feature includes built-in robes to all three large bedrooms. The bathroom has the benefit of a separate shower and bathtub, as well as a separate toilet. Finally the house has been freshly painted throughout, making it ready to move in. EER 1.0 New Listing

Belconnen 6147 3396

City & Inner Nth 6248 8310

Coastal 4472 4758

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Manuka 6295 2433

Projects 6260 6600

Qbn & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005

Auction

On site 1pm Wednesday 17th November

Inspect

Contact agent

Office

Manuka 6295 2433

Agent

Christine Shaw 0405 135 009

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 5009

Woden 6282 8686

Canberra 1306/19 Marcus Clarke Street 3 bed . 3 bath . 2 car . 6 EER

Apartment 1306 spans a generous 188sqm of living and is one of the rare apartments in this architectural masterpiece that spans the full width of the building. With stunning views from every room, this is truly a unique offering. FEATURES

For sale $1,795,000

• • • •

CONTACT

Justin Ingram 0431 116 399 justin@mrktproperty.com.au Jess Kercher 0475 299 055 jess@mrktproperty.com.au

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Unique floor plan with North views of the CBD and South views of Lake Burley Griffin 188m2 of genuine living space Only 3 apartments share this floor/lift Stunning kitchen and open plan living

Set in Gleneagles Estate, in the prestigious Mt Vernon Drive, number 93 is a single level four-bedroom home surrounded by low-maintenance, established gardens. With privacy and family living in mind, its practical floorplan, high ceilings and seamless indoor-outdoor flow delivers a peaceful, light-filled home with quality inclusions.

Kambah 93 Mt Vernon Drive 4 bed . 3 bath . 2 car . 2.0 EER Auction Saturday 4th December 10:00am – onsite

FEATURES

View Saturday 13th November 3:00pm – 3:45pm Tuesday 16th November 5:30pm – 6:00pm CONTACT

Jess Kercher 0475 299 055 jess@mrktproperty.com.au

Justin Ingram 0431 116 399 justin@mrktproperty.com.au

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Open plan kitchen with Ceasarstone benchtops and 2 drawer dishwasher with AEG appliances and induction cooktop Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling throughout Automatic sprinkler and drip system installed in all garden areas Rain sensing automatic louvered roof on covered entertainment courtyard Ducted vacuum system

40 CHATAWAY CRESCENT FADDEN

4 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS COULD THIS BE YOUR FOREVER HOME? Located in the tightly held Chataway Crescent, this beautiful family home is on the market for the first time in over 20 years. Featuring four large bedrooms, two bathrooms, multiple living areas and mature manicured gardens, this could be the one you’ve been waiting for! 169m2 internal living area Level 748m2 block Multiple living areas Separate dining room

Large outdoor entertaining area Beautiful established gardens Rooftop solar EER 4.0

Contact Tony Barker for inspection times and further information

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Long Beach NSW 64 Sandy Place This iconic beachfront home is located on Long Beach, with a direct pathway to the sand. An architecturally designed abode that pays homage to sunlight and ocean vistas. High ceilings, timeless timber kitchen and a ramp that winds its way to the top will quickly become the hero of the home.

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Denhams Beach, 205 Beach Road DENHAMS BEACH CLIFFTOP Positioned high on the tightly held clifftop at Denhams Beach, this Easterly facing property takes in spectacular 180 degree views all the way from Lilli Pilli in the South to Long Beach in the North. The charming, single level property has been refreshed with new carpet, refinished Cyprus pine floors, fresh paint, reverse cycle air conditioner and generous hardwood deck at the rear. Close to shops, cafes and patrolled beaches, this property is a rare gem and will attract a large amount of interest. Offers are highly encouraged prior to auction.

Auction Sat 11 December 2021 at 1:00pm Open Sat 10:30am – 11:00am Contact Luke Allan 0412 159 593 Web id: 10634948

Sunshine Bay, 21 Beechwood Court SUNSHINE BAY HEADLAND A rare opportunity to purchase one of the region’s most exclusive clifftop positions, this immaculate home takes full advantage of the panoramic ocean views from Yellow Rock in the North to the Tollgate Islands and beyond in the South. The perfect North Easterly aspect ensures all living areas and three bedrooms enjoy North Easterly water views. Stunning hinterland views to the West. The property, privately set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, nestled amongst established gardens, presents a rare blue-ribbon lifestyle property like no other on the market. This property is a rare find and is sure to attract a large amount of interest. Offers are encouraged prior to auction.

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Auction Sat 11 December 2021 at 11:00am Open Sat 11:30am – 12:30pm Contact Luke Allan 0412 159 593 Contact Greig McFarlane 0412 725 505 Web id: 23298186

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Long Beach, 93 Northcove Road WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY Beautifully nestled in a garden setting with panoramic ocean and mountain views from all living and eating rooms plus magical bull nosed wrap around deck for relaxation and entertaining. Quality finishes and sensible floor plan offer a welcoming feeling to owner, family and guests. Step off the back boundary for a clifftop walk to Long Beach or Maloneys or just down the steps in the bush to the seashore. Batemans Bay has “opened up” so contact agent John Haslem NOW for a booked personal COVID regulated inspection seven days per week. The market is “HOT”. Offers encouraged prior to Auction.

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Auction Sat 27 November 2021 at 2:00pm Open Sat 12:00pm – 1:00pm Contact John Haslem 0418 514 399 Web id: 23255114

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You’ll enjoy indulging in romance and spending time with family or friends this weekend. the upcoming lunar eclipse signals a fresh phase in a key relationship and you may already be aware of considerable developments that are underway. A change of routine or unexpected news will alter the direction you take now.

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Arborist Bathrooms & Kitchens Bathroom Maintenance Bathroom Renovations Carpenters & Joiners Carpet Laying Computers & IT Crane Hire & Car Removal Decks Electrical Gardening Gutter Cleaning Handyman Home Renovations Lawns & Turf Locksmiths Mechanics Oven Cleaning Painting Plumbing & Gasfitting Roofing Rubbish Removals Tiling Upholstery Water Tanks Window Cleaning

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SPRING FLOWERS Spring flowers on my arrival in Canberra. My birthday is in spring so it was magic being greeted by wisteria, jasmine and wildflowers.

FIRST CANBERRA DANCE The first Canberra dance work I experienced, co-commissioned by Ausdance ACT, was Canberra Dance Theatre’s In the Spirit, about Marion Mahony Burley Griffin. Performed on the edge of the Lake, movingly and expertly by dancers aged in their 30s to 80s.

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VINTAGE JEWELLERY This is a gold shoe that belonged to my great grandmother.

Ausdance ACT Director Before coming to Canberra to take up the position of Director Ausdance ACT last year, Cathy worked as a performer, choreographer, director and creative producer across theatre, film, TV and radio (voiceover). Her award-winning physical theatre and dance music theatre works have toured nationally in major venues and festivals. Recent work highlights include: The Second Woman for Adelaide Festival; ADT Garry Stewart’s Be Yourself; Cargo (starring Martin Freeman, AACTA award nomination Best Film); The Nightingale; The Babadook; (AACTA award winning Best Film/Director). She taught at the University of South Australia in media and screen studies and was part of a research project examining how the creative process of dance contributes to mental wealth and resilience across generations. Cathy has a PhD in Adelaide Dance Music Culture Late ‘80s to Early ‘90s which means she is officially a Doctor of Dance Music. She’s presented her work on electronic dance music culture at national and international conferences and is published in peer reviewed journals and books. She is a Peer Assessor for the Australia Council and board member for Ausdance National. Ausdance ACT are delivering their remaining Term 4 open classes both in studio at Canberra Dance Theatre, Civic, and online; visit ausdanceact.org.au for more.

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