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contents 08 From the editor Do you have a favourite holiday? For a dear ex-pat American friend, Thanksgiving has always been top of her list, largely because it is a dedicated occasion to reflect on what one feels thankful for. She continues the tradition by inviting her Aussie mates to an annual heart-warming Thanksgiving celebration. It’s a joyous occasion and I’m thankful for our friendship. For my ebullient young neighbour, who has spent many weeks home schooling and long months without seeing her beloved grandparents, Christmas is “the best day ever”. Not because of the presents, but because her extended family gets together, and the youngest grandkids play tricks on their Poppy, a willing partner in fun. During my childhood in Brisbane, Christmas was usually hot and humid. Despite this, Nan would roast turkey and ham in the oven, and we’d dig sixpences out of hot plum pudding as the ice cream pooled into the custard. Christmas remains a firm favourite, though it’s low-maintenance these days. Reasons to be grateful this past week include experiencing Chiaroscuro at The Courtyard Studio, celebrating success and meeting new people at the ACT Export Awards reception, celebrating triumph over adversity while meeting new people and seeing old friends at Lifeline Canberra’s Women of Spirit Awards, a family birthday celebration, and convivial company and delicious fare at Tammy’s Thanksgiving party.

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Bookfair returns, the ‘lifeblood’ of Lifeline Canberra come,” she said. One hundred pallets will be brought out, containing 150,000 items – including children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, humanities, Australiana, science and technology, and magazines – so there is sure to be something for everyone. And if more books are needed, Lifeline will send pallets from its nearby Mitchell warehouse. “We’ll keep bringing the books out as long as they’re selling,” Ms Leeson said. With thousands of items for sale, Canberrans often find books that are meaningful to them, she said. Some turn up out-of-print books for which they have searched for many years. One woman, for instance, came to the Bookfair for 30 years trying to fill the gap in her collection, but one book eluded her. Three years ago, to her astonishment, she located that book

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For many Canberra bibliophiles, the three-day Lifeline Bookfair is a highlight of the season. It has become synonymous with high quality bargain books, DVDs, vinyl records, CDs, puzzles, and games – and the best of two years’ worth of donations will be on offer at Thoroughbred Park in mid-December. “We have two years of donations, pent up and ready to go,” said CarrieAnn Leeson, Lifeline Canberra CEO. “They’ve all been sorted, priced, and stored very carefully and lovingly for this very occasion when we can – with restrictions – get out and do a mass event.” This time, around 15,000 visitors are expected over the three days. (Numbers will be limited inside due to COVID restrictions.) Ms Leeson does not expect the 25,000 people who would come normally. “We’re going to have to build back up to that in the years to

Lifeline Canberra’s Jenine Woodman (left) and Carrie Leeson with some of the donations for sale at the charity’s Book Lovers Lane store. Loads more will be on offer at the upcoming Bookfair at Thoroughbred Park, 17-19 December.

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– and now has the complete set. Others find bargains. A student purchased a textbook for $100; she found the same book for only $4 at the Bookfair, in VG+ condition. “She was obviously very stoked about that; she was able to return the other book, and keep that money for something else,” Ms Leeson said. Kids get lost in a good book in the children’s section, while people who donated books see their book on sale – “and know they’re doing an amazing thing for the crisis support line” (13 11 14). The Bookfair is Lifeline’s major funding event – “the mainstay and the lifeblood of our organisation,” Ms Leeson said, as it works to prevent suicide. Providing crisis support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to Canberra and the nation costs millions of dollars, she said. Lifeline receives around $200,000 every year from the government, but the Bookfairs generate “a great deal more than that”. (This year, however, will probably only bring in half the takings of the EPIC fairs, because of juggling visitor numbers, restrictions, comfort levels, and stock levels.) “Every dollar that we raise at the Bookfairs goes straight to the crisis support line,” Ms Leeson said. “So people know that when they come in and grab a handful of books, if they spend around $26, that’s a life-changing call.” At the moment, Lifeline receives 3,200 calls a day – midway between its pre-lockdown average of 2,500 calls a day and lockdown’s recordbreaking peak of 3,700. Call numbers may have fallen by 500, as people return to work and everyday activities, but Lifeline is dealing with longer, more complex calls. “The challenge is to get more crisis supporters onto the phones to answer more calls,” Ms Leeson said. Fortunately, Canberrans are signing up to work the crisis

support line. Last month, 100 people attended a volunteer information session – a record; normally, only 50-odd attend. Almost all will sign up; and so might 10 or 20 more who did not attend the session. “Lifeline has been there throughout the pandemic; it hasn’t dialled back its services, but in fact, scaled them up,” Ms Leeson said. “People recognise that, and want to give back. “We’re eternally grateful for individuals who choose to give their time to Lifeline in that way, because it’s no small undertaking. Being a crisis supporter is incredibly strenuous … but the service they provide on the phones is life-saving and life-changing.” In February, Lifeline will hold its fiftieth birthday Bookfair at Exhibition Park. To mark the occasion, the Collectors’ Room will return; Lifeline has promised “some very special pieces” for sale. It will, Ms Leeson said, be one of the charity’s biggest Bookfairs – “as big and as exciting as we can go”. COVID restrictions and cleaning processes will be in place; and COVID marshals will monitor the Bookfair. Ms Leeson anticipates government inspectors coming through every few hours. “Hopefully, people’s comfort levels will allow them to come out to the Bookfair knowing that we’ve got all of the safety measures in place,” Ms Leeson said. In the meantime, Canberrans can visit Lifeline’s Book Lovers Lane at the Fyshwick Markets (Thursday to Sunday), or their online Ebay store. - Nick Fuller The Lifeline Bookfair will be held at Thoroughbred Park, 1 Randwick Road, Lyneham, from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 December. Gates open Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–4pm. Entry by gold coin donation or ‘tap and go’. For more information, visit lifelinecanberra. org.au/books/bookfair

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Canberra narco tourism capital of Australia? Why is it that Green and left-wing Labor members always seem to want to make Canberra a social experiment? Despite the Federal Police Commissioner aggressively opposing left faction Labor backbencher Michael Pettersson’s dangerous drug decriminalisation bill and going so far as to warn that Canberra will be a magnet for drug dealers of all shapes and sizes to the extent that we risk becoming the “narco capital of Australia”, the bill will proceed. Under this bill, a person in possession of 10 hits of ice will only be subject to a $100 fine - that’s three times less than you get for driving at 46 kmph through the Civic 40 kmph zone. Police have said 10 hits of ice is enough to send the average user on a two-to-threeday bender.

In recent months, we have seen well-liked and respected Canberra sportsman Dick Cater murdered in an ice-fuelled attack by a man with a knife who seriously injured three others at the same time. We have also seen four people killed in Darwin by a gunman high on ice. The bill deletes the current maximum fine of 50 penalty units and/or two years imprisonment and replaces it with an infringement notice for $100. There is nothing in the current bill about rehabilitation programs and/or educational campaigns to help stop young people from using illicit drugs in the first place. All the bill does as it currently stands is to reduce the penalty to a $100 on-the-spot fine. Talk about encouraging young people to take up drug use and encouraging dealers to flock to the

ACT to reap more ill-gotten gains from local victims. There are several petitions against this bill doing the rounds encouraging the Assembly to vote against the bill and to do more for rehabilitation and educating potential users. Some of the feedback being given to volunteers in Tuggeranong, who were out and about with a petition against the bill last week, included that of a health worker who said she had seen how drug-fuelled domestic violence affected children and families, a drug rehab worker who said she sees the effect of drugs every day and pleaded for the possession of hard drugs not to be decriminalised, and some law enforcement officers who commended the guys getting signatures. Some people didn’t even

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know there was a bill before the Assembly in the first place. I would suggest that anyone concerned about this legislation write to the five elected MLAs in your electorate (representing all parties in the Assembly) and tell them your thoughts and concerns. The more people who do this, the more chance there is (hopefully) of common-sense prevailing Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Canberra Weekly.

We’re moving. From Monday 6 December 2021 you can access all Centrelink and Medicare services at the following locations: 5 Fussell Lane, Gunghalin 8 Chandler Street, Belconnen. Services available at: 13 Lonsdale Street, Braddon are moving on this date. Opening hours at all locations are 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. We’re offering a range of options to do business with us. You can: • use your myGov account, Express Plus mobile apps or phone self service to complete some of your business with us. To find out more go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/selfservice • book an appointment for Centrelink services to minimise wait times • have a one-on-one digital coaching session to help access our digital services. To book an appointment call us on your main payment line or go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/phoneus Call 132 011 for Medicare and 131 272 for Child Support. Let us know if you need an interpreter and we’ll arrange one for free. To find your nearest service centre to servicesaustralia.gov.au/findus

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The ACT’s first Safe Haven, in Belconnen, is “a safe, welcoming space for people in distress if they’re experiencing mental health issues, or just life issues,” says Kate Russell. She’s one of three peer support workers. All have experienced emotional or mental distress themselves, and know what it’s like to grapple with illness or depression, to feel stressed or isolated, and to come out the other side. The service is intended to offer early intervention – help before people reach a crisis point and need to go to a hospital emergency department or need an in-patient stay, said Emma Davidson, ACT Minister for Mental Health. “People experiencing distress … can come in and have a conversation with someone who really understands,” she said.

“If we want people to [recover] sooner, the sooner we can connect people with the right service … the better.” The peer support workers say they wish such a service had been available to them years ago. Ben Martin was diagnosed with bipolar in his early 20s. “It was certainly rough; it was like tumbling down a cliff,” he said. If the Safe Haven had existed then, he would have sought it out. Safe Haven is not just for people with mental health conditions, but for all Canberrans 16 and older (including carers). A year-long pilot program will fine-tune the ACT service. The ACT Government plans to set up a second Safe Haven on the southside, close to the Canberra Hospital emergency department. - Nick Fuller

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The heartbreaking rates of domestic and family violence continue to be a stain on Australia, with an estimated 2.2 million adults reported as victims of physical and/or sexual violence by a partner from the age of 15. To raise awareness, the Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast is hosting the ‘Zonta Says No’

campaign with several significant events as part of the UN’s international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, 25 November-10 December. Zonta’s social media campaign will feature poignant photos of 38 pairs of shoes, representing every woman killed by domestic violence in Australia in the past 12 months.

The Show returns This year’s Royal Canberra Show was cancelled for the first time in its 70-year history – so organisers are tremendously relieved the “oneweekend wonder” will be back in February 2022. The Show will be held over the weekend of 25-27 February. “It’ll be good to get the Show back on the road,” said Geoff Cannock, CEO of the Royal National Capital Agricultural Society (RNCAS). The last Show was held in

February 2020, and the 2021 Show was cancelled in November 2020. It normally takes 12 months to organise the Show, held on Australia’s biggest showground, but RNCAS will organise it in only three. Some changes to proceedings will be needed to accommodate public health requirements. All public tickets will have to be purchased in advance online to assist with contact tracing, if required.

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“As a tenant, what the owner and real estate says goes. It’s dehumanising. It’s like you’re stripped of any human rights.” Anna [not her real name] has been living in a rental nightmare, where she feels her landlord and the real estate agency see her as a figure on a bank statement, rather than a human being. “Before we were with the real estate agency, I knew that the ceiling was sagging in the living room, and I told him he needs to fix it because a roof has caved in on me before,” Anna said. “I had to get the three quotes and present him with the information and liaise with the contractors myself.” Most recently, Anna said she identified a safety issue within the

storage facility, which she believed to be an unapproved structure that a builder deemed as unsafe. “We put the request in for the safety of our children, and the day after it was fixed, we were given a vacate notice,” she said. “They said our repairs aren’t justified because we pay less than the market rate for the property.” Out of fear of being left homeless, Anna said renters have to keep quiet and put up with unsafe housing, with no alternative. Anna feels as though she’s done everything she possibly can within her capacity as a tenant and has been repeatedly shown by her landlord and real estate agency that she “doesn’t matter”. - Abbey Halter Read the full story on canberraweekly.com.au

Braidwood – the best NSW Retirement Location Nothing is more enriching than breathing fresh clean country air and living a relaxed lifestyle. Braidwood’s climate is exhilarating with brisk winter days and mild summers which are highlighted by sea breezes and cool summer evenings.

centre along with a pharmacy, IGA supermarket and other food outlets including the renowned Braidwood Bakery, plentiful restaurants and cafes, arts and craft stores, the returned Servicemen’s Club with associated golf, lawn bowls and squash amenities.

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Braidwood has proved an irresistible magnet to countless artists and writers. It has featured in the ABC’s Painting Australia TV series. Home to late poet and activist Judith Wright, many renowned living writers and artists such as John R Walker, Jonathon Throsby, Suzanne Belamy, Miles Franklin (award winning writer) and Roger McDonald live in this thriving community.

The residents of Braidwood are proud of the history of their district and their large range of arts and crafts within the community. Braidwood oﬀers a friendly rural community with a vast array of facilities and services. Facilities include a well-resourced hospital and medical

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Try dragon boating this weekend Dragon boating on Lake Burley Griffin is stunning, says Dr Sally Bromley, the new head coach of the Canberra Ice Dragons, the ACT’s own Guinness World Recordwinning club. Jane Farrell began dragon boating in her 50s. “I never thought I’d take up something and enjoy it so much, and be so competitive and social at the same time,” she said. And being out on the water is a beautiful, peaceful feeling. You can get a taste for the sport at the club’s open day this Saturday 4 December 11am-1pm, at Commonwealth Place, near the flags. Current paddlers will take

‘rookies’ out for a try in the boats. There will also be music, food, entertainment, racing, and games. You can register on Facebook or turn up on the day. (Weather permitting; if Saturday is wet, the event will be postponed to January.) The Canberra Ice Dragons were formed in 2003, and have been national club champions three times. In 2009, the club broke the Guinness World Record for the longest distance paddled in a dragon boat over a 24-hour period. The Ice Dragons train three times a week. Even if you miss the open day, you can try any Saturday training session; www.icedragons.com.au

Raiders apply for 2023 NRLW licence The Canberra Raiders are highly likely to be fielding a team for the 2023 NRLW competition, the club this week announcing they will begin the formal application process early next year. Raiders CEO Don Furner said their application ticks the boxes in terms of facilities, junior registration numbers, finances and being a regional club well poised to develop the women’s game in country NSW.

Former Jillaroos player and Raiders board member, Katrina Fanning, said it would be fitting for Canberra to get a NRLW side in 2023 given the region’s longstanding ties to the women’s game. “The Jillaroos, the national championships all started out of here,” she said. “With the legacy of being able to play at the most elite level in green is just a dream come true, and I’m not even going to get to play!”

Fahey drafted by Giants Canberra-born Josh Fahey is a step closer to playing in the AFL after being selected by the GWS Giants on the second night of the AFL draft. Fahey, a Giants Academy product who grew up playing for the Queanbeyan Tigers, was taken with pick 42 after GWS 16

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matched a bid from the Bulldogs. The 18-year-old is a medium defender/wingman with a scintillating left boot who likes to take the game on with his speed. Getting picked up by the Giants is a dream come true for Fahey, who has been in the expansion club’s system since under 13s.

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Sunday 5 December 9am-1pm at Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah. German wurst, schnitzels, cakes, breads, beer, wines, spirits, arts, crafts, vinyl records, live German band, dancing and more. Free entry, all welcome to a fun-filled family day. More info: 6295 9853.

The holidays are a challenging period for registered charities and support organisations across the ACT as nonprofit organisations have limited resources to ensure everyone has a happy festive season. One GIVIT registered organisation is working to ensure community members have access to gifts to put under the tree and the wrapping supplies that make a gift extra special. The organisation is hoping to offer complimentary Christmas supplies and even the odd Christmas ornament to bring the spirit of the season into some deserving homes. The organisation spends 365 days a year supporting clients who face extreme hardship such as financial instability, mental and physical illness, homelessness, domestic and family violence, and aged care members with little support. GIVIT is reaching out to generous Canberrans to help spread the love this season by donating some Christmas essentials to bring a bit of sparkle to the lives of many. To donate, visit givit.org.au/ whats-needed, search category ‘Household Items – Christmas Wrapping Supplies’, location ‘ACT’. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

Community garden open Good Shepherd Community Church invites Canberrans to join them in their community garden. Come and potter, have a cuppa and, when produce is growing, you are welcome to take and enjoy. Open each Tuesday from 10am to 12 noon at the Church in Chisholm, corner Hambidge and Proctor Streets. More info: 0416 030 323.

Dragon boating open day If you’ve ever wondered about dragon boating, the Canberra Ice Dragons Paddle club invite you to their open day on Saturday 4 December 11am-1pm at Commonwealth Place, Parkes (near the flags). A friendly dragon boat club with members ranging from students to seniors, the Ice Dragons crew paddle for fun, fitness, friendship and/or the drive to compete - there’s something for everyone! More info: icedragons.com.au or email executive@icedragons.com.au

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Christ Church Hawker Christmas Fair Christ Church combined Christmas fair/coffee/op shop on Saturday 4 December 9am1pm, corner of Beetaloo Street and Belconnen Way, Hawker. On offer: Trash & Treasure, books, good pre-loved clothes (including lots of children’s clothes), cake stall, special Christmas gift baskets, a barbecue and children’s activities, including a jumping castle. Free tea/coffee and COVID-safe biscuits. More info: Jenny on 0428 266 658.

Dainere’s Rainbow Christmas performance After two heartbreaking years of postponed and cancelled events, Dainere’s Rainbow are excited to announce that Andante Andante (ABBA) Choir and the Flamenco Centre of Canberra will hold a special awareness and fundraising Christmas performance on Saturday 4 December 3-4.30pm at Belconnen Fresh Food Markets. At the event, copies of the enchanting Anthony Christmas Bear book will be available to purchase; 100 per cent of all funds raised or donated will go directly to the world class childhood brain tumour research projects and programs set up in memory of Dainere Anthoney and support research by Associate Professor Ziegler and his team at Sydney Children’s Hospital Kids Cancer Centre. Gold Coin donation appreciated to bring hope to every child in Australia diagnosed with brain cancer.

Market Day @ St Ninian’s The Market Day will resemble a Mini Fete with something for everyone, at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, corner Mouat and Brigalow Street, Lyneham, Saturday 11 December 9am-1pm. Barbecue and drinks; craft, including handmade items, fabric remnants, haberdashery; clothing; plants; treasures, including Lladro, Wedgewood, Royal Doulton ornaments, quality tableware, Christmas items, candles; White Elephant with kitchenware, sports equipment, kids’ toys; Country Kitchen with jams, pickles, sauces, fruit cakes; jewellery; and books. 18

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Free pelvic floor workshops Women of all ages are invited to attend this free pelvic floor workshop presented by a Physiotherapist from Canberra Health Services on Tuesday 7 December 1-4pm at Gungahlin Community Health Centre, 57 Ernest Cavanagh Street, Gungahlin. This workshop will provide information, education and self-help strategies for women who are experiencing continence problems or wishing to prevent them. The workshops will cover issues relating to: Bladder and bowel control/ incontinence; Bladder and bowel prolapse; Concerns pre/post gynaecological surgery. Bookings are essential; contact the Community Heath Intake Team on 5124 9977.

Communities at Work Christmas Appeal Communities at Work is inviting you to support its Christmas Appeal and bring some joy to those facing tough times. There are lots of different ways you can donate; visit www.commsatwork.org/christmas to find out more. Or, if you like the idea of Santa swinging past in a bright colourful bus to collect your donated goods, then register with Mix 106.3 for the ‘Pack The Bus’, hitting the roads from Monday 6 December for two weeks to collect gifts and essential food for the Communities at Work Christmas Appeal. To get involved and register to be a pickup location, head to mix106.com.au to find out more.

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Cottagecore supper It’s easy to love cottagecore - the internet aesthetic charged by whimsical nostalgia for living in a cottage, mid-nowhere. With the help of these recipes, your kitchen will be one step closer to the fairytale, regardless of where you live.

Grilled peaches with gorgonzola and hazelnuts

WITH TASTE EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

Serves 4

Images and text from Fairytale Cooking by Alexander Hoss-Knakal, photography by Melina Kutelas. Murdoch Books RRP $39.99.

Button mushroom flatbread with hazelnut pesto

4 ripe peaches 1 lemon 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp honey 40g (1/4 cup) hazelnuts

Serves 4

15g (1/4 cup) basil leaves

120g mild gorgonzola cheese

For the dough

15g (3/4 cup) parsley leaves

2 rosemary sprigs

250g plain flour

125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil

130g rocket (arugula)

10g fresh yeast

To make the dough, sift the flour onto your benchtop and make a well in the centre. Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water. Pour the yeasted water into the well. Add the olive oil and salt and knead to make a smooth dough. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave to rise for about 1 hour.

1 punnet cress, optional

Preheat the oven to 240°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Punch down the dough, dust your benchtop with flour and roll the dough out into an oval 30 x 20 cm in size and 2–3 mm thick. For the topping, trim and slice the mushrooms. Halve and juice the lemon. Combine the sliced mushrooms with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes. Finely crush the coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle and toss in with the mushrooms. Stir the salt and pepper into the cream cheese and spread the mixture on the rolled-out dough, leaving a margin of about 1 cm. Spread the mushrooms evenly on top. Bake in the preheated oven (middle rack) until golden brown, about 15–20 minutes.

Whisk 1 Tbsp olive oil with the honey and lemon juice. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Add the peaches and fry for about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the peaches to a casserole dish in a single layer, cut side up, and brush with the marinade. Coarsely chop the hazelnuts. Coarsely crumble the gorgonzola cheese and divide it among the peach halves. Sprinkle with the nuts. Rinse the rosemary and shake dry. Add the sprigs to the dish. Bake the peaches in the preheated oven (middle rack) for about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel and crush the garlic for the hazelnut pesto. Coarsely chop the hazelnuts and dry roast them lightly in a frying pan. Set aside to cool. Coarsely grate the pecorino cheese. Rinse and shake the herbs dry, then combine them with the grated cheese and olive oil and blend until smooth. Finally, fold in the hazelnuts and garlic. Cut the flatbread into slices and serve together with the hazelnut pesto.

Meanwhile, pick through the rocket. Wash and spin or pat dry. Divide the green leaves among plates and drizzle with the peach marinade from the roasting dish. Cut the cress, rinse, and shake dry. Arrange the peaches on top of the rocket, sprinkle with the cress and serve.

150ml lukewarm water 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt For the topping 200g button mushrooms 1 lemon 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp coriander seeds 175g (3/4 cup) cream cheese For the hazelnut pesto 2 garlic cloves 50g (1/3 cup) hazelnuts 30g pecorino cheese

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Wash, pat dry and halve the peaches. Remove the stones. Halve and juice the lemon.

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Canberra Wine District’s labour of love

The Canberra Wine District has a new look, celebrating 50 years of community. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

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This week, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr launched a new joint branding for the Canberra Wine District; ‘Of Hearts and Vines’ was a collaboration between neighbouring vineyards to celebrate the survival of what Mr Barr dubbed “about two years of rolling crisis”. The Of Hearts and Vines brand encompasses over 60 small regional businesses throughout the Canberra Wine District and is intended to be the ground of shared events and tourism campaigns for the next half decade. Mr Barr wished the neighbourhood of wineries well, praising their survival of the 2020 bushfi res, multiple waves of the global pandemic, as well as preparing for “a few potential challenges on the horizon”. “We’re in a reasonably good

position now to emerge from this challenging period,” he said. “There’s a lot of pent-up demand at the moment for a renewal of domestic tourism - we are already seeing that.” Also the ACT’s Minister for Tourism and Special Events, Mr Barr said the Canberra Wine District gives strength to the material of the whole region’s tourism industry. Sarah Collingwood, of Four Winds Vineyard, spoke of leaning on her neighbours through years of tears over frosts, hailstorms, and heat waves, but “also through toasts to trophies, successful vintages, and helpful neighbours”. “My husband John and I have always said, if one of our tractors failed during a vintage, there’s any one of 20 neighbours that we could call on to lend us their own.

“The challenge has been how we capture this collaboration, this kindness, and its authenticity, and tell the world about it. How to tell people about the fabulous wines, the colourful characters, and this beautiful place,” Ms Collingwood said. The community landed on a symbol incorporated into their shared name, in which the ‘W’ is simply constructed of a heart, and the fruit of their labour, merged into one. David Faulks of Tallagandra Hill Winery was the rallying voice behind the development of the joint brand. “There is a limit to what we can achieve on our own within the wine industry. We’re small businesses, we don’t have a lot of riches individually,” Mr Faulks said. He engaged local musician,

Marty K to co-write ‘Call of Hearts and Vines’ as part of the new brand. The musician’s crooning vocals on weathering storms and leaning on community will be released on Spotify within the next two weeks. The Chief Minister described the song as “bold and absolutely

authentic”. Mr Faulks concluded the launch with a call to Canberrans to “get behind all of our local producers, our wonderful wine, get behind the whole community.” More information: canberrawines.com.au - Anja de Rozario

WIN! Ray-Ban Stories prize pack This year, Facebook and Ray-Ban announced the release of the next generation of smart glasses, Ray-Ban Stories. The highly anticipated collaboration brings forward a new way to seamlessly capture, share and listen through your most authentic moments. Leading Ray-Ban Stories’ product lineup with the most recognisable style is Wayfarer and Wayfarer Large. Facebook and EssilorLuxottica, Ray-Ban’s parent company, were able to engineer smart technology to support all-day wear, including an optimised Snapdragon processor, without compromising style, comfort, aesthetic, and weight (just 5g more than a standard pair). Starting at $449, you can even choose various lenses: sun, prescription, polarised, gradient, Transitions® and clear. One lucky CW reader will win a Ray-Ban prize pack including a pair of Ray-Ban Stories and other goodies.

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Canberra Symphony Orchestra chief conductor and artistic director Jessica Cottis has built the Orchestra’s 2022 season around several iconic pieces in the Western classical music canon. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Nineteen-year-old ANU student and climate change activist Daisy Jeffrey features in the newly released Amazon Prime documentary, Burning. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

That’s arts & entertainment CSO’s 2022 season inspired by ‘visionaries’ The Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s 2022 season will feature some of the most important and revered works in the Western classical music canon, drawing on the genre’s visionaries to inspire audiences. “I really wanted to create a season full of possibilities and I was inspired by really some of the greatest musical minds,” CSO chief conductor and artistic director Jessica Cottis told Canberra Weekly. “I felt that coming out of such a difficult period of time, that now was the perfect moment really to be really inspired.” It all started with one piece, in fact, one chord – the famous opening chord of Wagner’s opera, Tristan und Isolde, Prelude. “It’s a chord of great expectation, we don’t know where it’s going, we kind of have no idea in which direction it will resolve, and Wagner uses that so brilliantly.” From there, Cottis looked to include other influential works like Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 and Stravinsky’s Petrushka; and nods to Wagner’s longstanding influence with works like Bernard Herrmann’s Film Suite from Vertigo. Cottis will lead the Orchestra in performances of Wagner, Herrmann, Mendelssohn, and Australian composer Margaret Sutherland at the epic Llewellyn One – Redemption in April. While acknowledging the masters, the Orchestra’s longstanding “zeal and passion” to program Australian music can also be seen throughout their 2022 schedule. Twenty Australian works, including four premieres, will be performed across three Australian Series concerts and the 2022 program more widely. “One of my main focuses with Canberra is this commitment to Australian music and our 44

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ability to write our own history in the arts and music,” Cottis said. After such a disrupted 2021, she acknowledged the unwavering support of the Orchestra’s audience. “The act of making music is a collaboration, and we can’t wait to share this extraordinary, mindexpanding music with you all,” Cottis said. Visit cso.org.au/subscribe for more.

CAPO announce 2021 award winners In late November, the Capital Arts Patrons’ Organisation (CAPO) announced the 21 winners across 20 awards at their 38th Annual Grants Round at the CAPO Sponsors’ Night. The CAPO Awards provide financial and in-kind support for a range of new projects by emerging and established artists. The Organisation’s most prestigious award was presented by Karen Quinlan AM to composer and musician Michael Sollis, who is the 2021 CAPO Fellow. The Fellowship has a monetary value of up to $15,000, and will go toward creating digital works that ask the question “What do the stars mean to you?” alongside collaborative artists. Other awards are sponsored by foundations and local businesses. The Canberra Weekly Award, presented to Tom Buckland, will go toward purchasing a camera to produce new video-based works. Find a full list of winners at capo.org.au/2021-award-winners

Canberra climate activist features in new documentary Canberra student and well-known climate activist Daisy Jeffrey features in a new documentary

on Amazon Prime, titled Burning, that takes an unflinching look at Australia’s 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires. The 19-year-old first-year ANU arts student’s activist journey began when she first got involved with the School Strike for Climate movement in 2018. Then, in early 2020 at age 17, she authored a book on the politics of climate change, titled On Hope. Jeffrey’s involvement with Burning came after director, Eva Orner, contacted her at the end of last year. She spent “three to four” days with the film crew on Gumbaynggir country - the northern NSW Highlands. From Sydney originally, Jeffrey said the experience grounded her and gave her perspective on the impact of the bushfires. “That usual symphony of sound you hear in the bush is just not there anymore and it’s really unusually desolate considering you’re meant to be in the subtropics,” she said. Jeffrey is proud of the documentary for “telling it like it is” and avoiding the typical climate doco cliché of ending the film with unbridled optimism. “I’ve seen a lot of films about the bushfires and a lot of talk, and I have to be honest, none of them hit the nail on the head as much as this documentary has,” she said. “Often it’s a case of ‘tragedy, tragedy, tragedy, tragedy, oh, but there’s hope’ right at the end. “This documentary gives you what happened, the personal and the macro aspects of it, and who is responsible for fuelling this crisis, what we can do.” Read extended versions of all three stories at canberraweekly.com.au - Denholm Samaras

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WIN! Deceit (MA 15+) DVD To mark Acorn Media’s home entertainment release of true crime drama Deceit (MA 15+), CW has 10 x DVDs to be won. Five months on from the brutal murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common and the Met Police are still no closer to capturing the man they’re convinced is responsible. First identified through a television appeal, the evidence is stacked against Colin Stagg (Sion Daniel Young). The police are determined to catch the man who, in their eyes, is guilty before he kills again. In desperation, the relatively young Detective Inspector (Keith Pedder) leading the case, engages the nation’s most famous criminal profiler to devise a bold undercover operation which will see a young female officer (Niamh Algar) start a relationship with Stagg.

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Now showing Venom: Let There Be Carnage (M) In 1996, a young Cletus Kasady watches helplessly as his love is taken away to an institute for the criminally insane. In the present, Kasady (Woody Harrelson) makes a deal with investigative journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy): to delay his upcoming execution, Kasady will reveal the whereabouts of the hidden bodies of his many victims. With his alien symbiote’s help, however, Brock figures out the locations and publishes his story. The first Venom movie made close to $1bn in 2018 thanks to the popularity of the character and Tom Hardy’s zany performance. This sequel has been hampered by the pandemic, a change in director, and low classification. In the Marvel comics, Kasady is an insane serial killer, like DC’s Joker, with an alien symbiote

that enhances his negative character traits and ability to inflict pain. However, it seems swathes of scenes have been left on the cutting-room floor to gain a lower classification. Kasady’s character is now bizarrely framed sympathetically; tragically wronged with a romantic motivation instead of getting revenge on society by painting the town red! Brock and his alien symbiote ‘Venom’ are a bickering odd couple. Choosing to go their separate ways, the short runtime doesn’t allow the characters to fully explore their losses or to come to the realisation they are better together. Verdict: Rather than a full movie, this sequel is more of an odd ‘taster’ of things to come on the future unclassified cut. 2 stars. - Luke McWilliams | themovieclub.net

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The best and freshest produce for the festive season at the Farmers Market In these uncertain times, one thing IS certain – December sure does deliver when it comes to really delicious, fun and festive food. What a joyous time to be catching up with friends and family over nibbles and drinks, creating some seriously artistic summer fruit platters, planning out the Christmas Day menu – and, after the year we’ve all had, enjoying life’s guilty pleasures should be guiltfree for everyone this year. For the best and freshest seasons eatings, head to the Capital Region Farmers Market. Open every Saturday in the lead up to Christmas, the Market is a great way to support our region’s farmers, growers and producers, and buy the best and freshest produce on offer. Grab a beautiful real tree while you’re there for a memorable Christmas. Market stallholders have been

prepping all through the week to bring customers of the Canberra region fresh Christmas hams, seafood, bakery favourites and sweet treats for the season. And of course, there’s super sweet and juicy summer fruits and crisp local-grown vegies. Bring on the summer salads! Mouth-watering seafood including fish, prawns and calamari is coming in fresh from Narooma Seafood Direct on the NSW South Coast, and traditional smoked hams are ready from Murray River Smokehouse – for something a little different, try their smoked venison. Wagga Free Range Pork have come up with a really tasty cherry and pomegranate pork sausage too. Lovers of all things sweet will be in heaven at the Market in the coming weeks – there are so many yummy baked goods on offer, perfect for

gifting or to enjoy by yourself. Jasper + Myrtle have created chocolate Santas, you’ll find wonderfully fruity fruit mince tarts from Three Mills Bakery (did you know they soak their fruit for an entire year?!), there’s Christmas puddings from Rosa’s Handmade, and chocolate cranberry or marzipan stollen and gingerbread cake from Origin Bake. Luckily the calories just don’t count at Christmas. We have flavour-packed cherries and stone fruits, all the summer vegetables and even your pup gets a Christmas treat at Market with Christmas crackers for dogs from Teachers Pet and Farmhouse Pet Treats. Capital Region Farmers Market is open on Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas – Saturday 4, 11 and 18 December, from 7am to 11.30am. For more information, visit www.capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au

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This week, Michael Popple recommends three books that would make ideal Christmas gifts. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com Kill Your Brother by Jack Heath Allen & Unwin, $29.99

Start some fun family discussions this Christmas with this epic thriller from Canberran Jack Heath. When Elise Glyk finally finds her missing brother, Callum, her rescue is shortlived when the enraged farmer holding him also captures her. Trapped with her brother, Elise is given a choice: kill Callum and you can go free. Initially resistant, Elise soon discovers some dark secrets about her brother that might convince her to change her mind. This is an exceptional and compelling read, loaded with shocking twists and brilliant characters. An ultra-addictive read that is easily one of the best Australian thrillers of 2021.

Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil by Timothy Zahn Del Rey, $32.99

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Endear yourself to the Star Wars fans in your life by gifting them this final novel in the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy. In the galaxy outside the Republic, the Chiss Ascendancy has long stood strong. However, a sinister foe is determined to destroy it, preparing for invasion while manipulating the Chiss towards a civil war. As the Ascendancy teeters on the brink, its only hope lies in an unconventional military officer, the future Grand Admiral Thrawn. Zahn brings this epic prequel trilogy to a close in an outstanding way. Lesser Evil perfectly combines several well-established storylines and produces a fascinating and awesome Star Wars read.

The Honour of Rome by Simon Scarrow Headline, $32.99

A great gift for any history buff this Christmas is the 20th entry in Simon Scarrow’s Eagles of the Empire series. Britannia, 59 AD. After finally retiring, former Centurion Marco travels to Britannia to settle down. However, when he arrives he discovers that violent criminal gangs are extorting his mother’s tavern. Following several brutal attacks on his family, Marco decides to take them on, marshalling his old friend Prefect Cato and a group of retired veterans. An exciting and impressive read that highlights why Scarrow is one of the world’s best historical fiction authors. A wonderful and highly recommended Christmas present.

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Canberra Weekly competition winners The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Ravensburger: B Kit, Theodore. A Boy Called Christmas film passes: J Walker, Gowrie; U Joshi, Coombs; D Di Mezza, Mawson; S Maloney, Fraser; G Parker, Farrer. Sesame Street Circus tickets: K Haines, Chapman; J Urquhart, Forde; E Kearns, Waramanga; G Brugnera; N Pooley, Forde. The Plant Runner: K Mercado, Kaleen; R Beal, Weston; A Moller, Garran; C Tregea, Karabar. Great 80s Tour film passes: C Lynam, Queanbeyan; J Walker, Gowrie; S Kendall, Greenway; J Cotter, Taylor; D Hand, Canberra.

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What’s on

DANIEL CHAMPAGNE: The young singersongwriter and guitar virtuoso plays The Street, City West, Friday 10 December; thestreet.org.au

FLAZEDA: A host of alternate performing arts classes have recommenced at the Belconnen dance studio; flazedahub.com/learn

ISLA PATTERSON: The local watercolour artist holds an open studio, Christmas exhibition and sale of paintings at 10 Mainoru Place, Hawker, 10-12 December 10am-4pm; 6254 5941

JOHNNY REYNOLDS BAND: A highly engaging funky, blues atmospheric rock show at Harmonie German Club, 2 December 7pm; Eventbrite. ARE WE DEAD YET?: Sydney photographer Stephen Dupont’s hauntingly beautiful exhibition reopens at aMBUSH Gallery, ANU, 2 December23 January; ambushgalleryc.om MULAN: A blockbuster show including a cast of over 250 dancers aged nine years to adult at Erindale Theatre, Wanniassa, 4 December 5pm and 8pm; trybooking.com/BMVMJ KOPASETIC: The roots, reggae, folk outfit launch their new single Petrified at The Street, City West, 4 December 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au BURLESQUE BRUNCH: Down the Rabbit Hole is a high tea like no other but with a Wonderland twist at Flazeda, Belconnen, 5 December 11am; Eventbrite. TERRIBLY BRITISH DAY: Display featuring the region’s finest British motor vehicles, 5 December 10am-2pm at Queanbeyan Park. AIATSIS INDIGENOUS ART MARKET: An online sale featuring a range of paintings, textiles, sculptures and more until 5 December; aiatsis.gov.au/iam DAIRY ROAD MARKET: Bringing together local produce, handmade objects, second-hand clothing, music and all-ages play activities at the Fyshwick precinct, 5 December 12-5pm; Humantix.

AARWUN GALLERY: The Gold Creek art space hosts Ken Knight’s 2021 exhibition Flow & Ebb, 10 December-9 January; aarwungallery.com

The Stranger at Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon, 8-11 December. Photo: Novel Photographic.

JEFFREY SMART: The NGA’s new major exhibition celebrating 100 years since the birth of the iconic Australian artist opens 11 December; nga.gov.au

WE LOVE LOCAL: Free live music Sunday afternoons 5, 12, 19 December at Tallagandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo. Bookings recommended: wine@tallagandrahill.com.au

SAM SIMMONS: The stand-up comedian brings his show Sam Simmons Is Putting Things On His Knee To Raise Awareness For People Who Not Have Good Knees to The Playhouse, Civic, 11 December 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

APIA GOOD TIMES TOUR: An all-star line-up of John Paul Young, Deborah Conway and more at Canberra Theatre, 6 December 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

CANBERRA BIG BAND COLLECTIVE: An afternoon special of hot swinging big band music at Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, 12 December 2-4pm; trybooking.com/833587

THE STRANGER: A searing solo adaptation of Albert Camus’ modern classic comes to The Ralph Wilson Theatre, Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon, 8-11 December 7.30pm; Humanitix

WESLEY MUSIC SCHOLARS CONCERT: A wide range of instruments and vocals performing at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, 12 December 3pm; trybooking.com/BVSYB

THE TEN TENORS: Australia’s premier vocal group bring their special 25th anniversary tour to Canberra Theatre, 8 December 2pm and 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE: A line-up of Festival favourites and some of the freshest emerging talents, at Canberra Theatre, 12 December 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

LIVE COMEDY @ VERITY LANE: 12 of Canberra’s best local comedians in a massive show at Verity Lane, Civic, 8 December 7.30pm; comedyact.com.au

CRAFT ACT: The Civic gallery reopens with two exhibitions, Transformation and CO:LAB until 14 December; craftact.org.au

HAIG PARK VILLAGE MARKETS: Christmas themed markets on Sundays 5, 12, 19 December; haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au

FAREWELL TO 2021: The final Wesley Music Centre Lunchtime concert for 2021 featuring the Wesley Music Scholars, 8 December 12.40pm; trybooking.com/BVNMJ

DAVID HELFGOTT IN CONCERT: The acclaimed piano virtuoso will grace the Canberra Theatre stage, 16 December 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

EVOCATION: An exhibition of the Queanbeyan River by Henry Smith, at Rusten House Art Centre, Queanbeyan until 18 December; book via Eventbrite.

LIGHTBULB IMPROV: A night of Christmas comedy, completely made up on the spot at Smiths Alternative, Civic, 9 December 7pm; tickets $15 at smithsalternative.com

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Hay fever HQ Canberra was already acknowledged as the hay fever capital of Australia with one in three Ken Behrens suffering from hay fever compared to the national average of one in five. If that wasn’t bad enough, this year is the worst on record for extreme pollen days with a total of 11 so far (as at 26 November) compared to a typical year of two to three such events in Canberra. With the hay fever season not finishing until January and record rainfall heightening grass growth, we are set for more testing weeks ahead.

Why do some people not get hay fever?

What is hay fever?

Other than antihistamines, what can I do?

Hay fever is a hyped-up immune response to environmental allergens like pollens, dust and animals. A person with hay fever exposed to allergens will get a histamine response, triggering their body to flush out the allergens. It’s why they sneeze and their eyes stream with tears and their nose runs. Many experience tiredness and brain fog like you might get when you get a similar immune event like a cold. Standard treatment for hay fever is antihistamine medications.

In complementary medicine, any symptom such as hay fever is a sign that your body needs some support to get back into balance. We tackle hay fever in two key ways:

De-tox: Hay fever can be a vicious cycle; if you weren’t tired and cranky before you got hay fever you will be once you get it! Traditional treatments typically focus on supporting liver function. Invariably in cases of hay fever, the liver is in a toxic state of overwhelm which can be emotional as well as physical. Thankfully, herbs, supplements and foods that support liver function work on all levels to restore balance. You might like to cut out dairy foods, too, as they are typically mucous forming and can exacerbate symptoms.

De-stress: Because stress is central to the optimal functioning of your immune system, one way to effectively reset a hyped-up immune response is to regularly access states of deep rest and relaxation. Stress is a complex topic,

So, if you don’t mind the side effects, you could just take an antihistamine but if you choose to address hay fever holistically, not only will you reduce or resolve your hay fever, your overall health will be better too.

It’s not well understood why people experiencing the same exposure to allergens will have different responses. One theory is that it’s hereditary, if your parents had hay fever you are more likely to have it too. Another theory is that the more exposure you have to microorganisms as a child, the less likely you are to have allergies like hay fever later in life, which points to a link between a healthy and diverse microbiome being protective against hay fever.

however, if you suffer from hay fever it is worth looking at how effectively and frequently you are able to unwind. You might be able to make some simple tweaks or you might need to get some support.

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Launching on Monday 6 December, Canberra Sweat Clinic will offer a range of treatments, including miraDry technology which is said to help reduce excessive underarm sweating by up to 82 per cent.

Hands up if you sweat more than you’d like to? No sweat! Canberra Sweat Clinic offers a suite of treatments designed to help clients control excessive sweating.

If you feel like your life is being controlled by excessive sweating, you should know that you are not alone. Excessive, uncontrollable sweating, or Hyperhidrosis, is a condition that affects about one in 20 people around the world. That’s millions of people sweating and struggling just like you. However, if you’re on the lookout for a lifestyle change, you’re in luck. Monday 6 December marks the official launch of the Canberra Sweat Clinic. The new practice offers a full selection of treatments for excessive sweating, including Botox injections, as well as incorporating a special focus on treating sweat reduction through miraDry’s energy-based technology. Sweat is a way of controlling our body temperature; it cools our skin’s surface as the water in the sweat evaporates. Sometimes, the body’s inbuilt air conditioning is overactive, causing it to sweat four or five times more than is necessary. This can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, and disabling, particularly in our social lives. miraDry is the only US Food and Drug

perspirants and oral medication are not enough. “Here at the Canberra Sweat Clinic, we appreciate that miraDry technology means only one to two treatments for our patients, and is non-surgical, with immediate results.” Dr Sung advises that miraDry technology might be for you if: • You fi nd yourself annoyed or embarrassed by underarm sweat • You are sick and tired of yellow underarm stains or antiperspirant marks on your clothes • You often avoid social activities because you are anxious about how much you may sweat • You want to stop using deodorants and antiperspirants everyday • You want to simultaneously reduce underarm sweat and underarm hair • You’re just tired of worrying about underarm sweat at all If any of these sounds like you, consider booking a FREE consultation with Dr Sung or any of the qualified, friendly Canberra Sweat Clinic team today at canberrasweatclinic.com.au or call (02) 5119 3898.

Canberra Sweat Clinic has the tech for underarm sweat Administration-cleared treatment that can significantly reduce underarm sweat by addressing the root of the problem, not just the symptoms. Soon, Canberra Sweat Clinic will be one of the certified centres within the ACT capable of providing treatment for excessive underarm sweat through miraDry technology. The sweat tech is a radical concept; never before have we questioned whether sweating was optional. It is, and it all comes down to simple maths. Our skin has approximately two million sweat glands over the entire body, with our underarms only containing about two per cent of those glands. miraDry experts say that the loss of that two per cent would not affect the body’s ability to cool itself. “That is exactly what the technology does,” says Dr Wen-Shan Sung. “The energy waves target the sweat glands between your skin and soft tissue. Once those glands are eliminated, they don’t grow back. “With this technology, we are able to provide permanent sweat reduction, up to 82 per cent. We can assist our patients with excessive underarm sweating, if anti-

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What do I do if I’m having a hot flush in public?

The average Australian woman will go through menopause around the age of 51. ‘Menopause’ refers to when a woman hasn’t had her period in over a year, while the five to 10 years leading up to this point is called ‘perimenopause’, which is when the well-known symptoms tend to occur.

A hot flush is when your body is suddenly overcome with a wave of intense heat. A great way to combat this is to always carry a small fan with you in your bag, or keep at your desk, that you can turn on quickly. Many women find it helpful to layer their clothing so that they can take some off, allowing their body to cool down.

Can I prevent or delay menopause?

Will I gain weight during menopause?

What’s the difference between perimenopause and menopause?

Will I experience the same symptoms as my mum?

Will menopause ruin my sex life?

In the years leading up to menopause, your periods become infrequent, and you may notice other symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, joint pain, and fatigue. During perimenopause, the estrogen in your body is decreasing, which is why your periods become more infrequent. Typically, your symptoms reduce significantly when you move into menopause.

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Menopause is a completely natural stage of life. Perimenopausal symptoms can happen at any age, although typically begin in your 40s. Menopause can’t be prevented or delayed, but can be managed through lifestyle changes and medicine.

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years, whilst others may not even notice. Always speak to a healthcare practitioner and don’t feel the need to just “put up” with it. You can significantly improve menopausal symptoms by embracing a more natural and holistic daily routine with exercise, diet, and meditation.

What symptoms can I expect and how do I manage them?

Every woman will experience menopause differently; some may face intense symptoms that last for

Because your body is losing estrogen during menopause, this can sometimes influence the way your body distributes fat, meaning some women may experience weight gain. A healthy diet and exercise routine will assist in keeping your weight on track, but also help reduce the severity of other symptoms.

Genetic factors do play a large role in the timing and severity of your menopause, however environmental and lifestyle factors also play a part.

A lesser reported symptom of menopause is a decreased sex drive, resulting from hormone changes in your body. It doesn’t have to negatively impact your sex life. Being open and honest with your partner about how you’re feeling is essential, as well as finding other ways to make intimacy enjoyable for both of you.

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Murrumbateman NSW 30 West Street Nestled on a massive 1,228sqm block in the exclusive and soughtafter Fairley Estate in beautiful Murrumbateman, this Hamptonstyle modern family home is impeccably built and the epitome of contemporary luxury. As you walk through the stunning double-door entryway, you’ll find the generous master bedroom featuring full-length arched windows allowing daylight to spill into the space, a walk-in wardrobe, and an architecturally pleasing, modern ensuite. At the heart of the home is the showroom status kitchen, boasting a full butler’s pantry, a large island sink, glass fronted cabinets, and more than enough room to host the whole family. The open-plan lounge and dining room is spacious and grand, flowing out to the outdoor covered kitchen and entertaining area with a built-in Weber barbecue, drinks fridge, and kitchen sink. The immaculate backyard features perfectly landscaped steps leading to an elevated fire pit, a private, pebbled entertaining area, and 58

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59 Kent Street, Deakin

$2,250,000 Cercis

56 Vanzetti Crescent, Kambah

$910,000

Harcourts

103 Mackenzie Street, Hackett

$2,120,000 Luton

48 Chewings Street, Page

$895,000

LJ Hooker

32 A’beckett Street, Watson

$2,050,000 Home by Holly

12 Pulleine Crescent, MacGregor

$870,000

Blackshaw

47 Shingleback Street, Throsby

$2,001,000 Bastion

43 Bunduluk Crescent, Ngunnawal

$852,000

Independent

13 Golden Grove, Red Hill

$1,950,000 Belle

100 Macrossan Crescent, Latham

$852,000

Ray White

20 Dane Street, Karabar

$1,830,000 Belle

35 Harry Hopman Circuit, Gordon

$850,000

Impact Properties

4 Coburn Pl, Isaacs

$1,800,000 Independent

30 Spofforth Street, Holt

$832,000

Upside

7 Belah Street, O’Connor

$1,620,000 Home by Holly

68 Burrumarra Avenue, Ngunnawal

$825,000

McGrath

8 Lakeview Gardens, Jerrabomberra

$1,600,000 Ray White

2/23 Berne Crescent, MacGregor

$820,000

LJ Hooker

42 Bindel Street, Aranda

$1,560,000 Badenoch

10/30 Eungella Street, Duffy

$816,000

Luton

27 Helen Turner Street, Gungahlin

$1,520,000 RK Property Partners

5 Seymour Place, Kambah

$775,000

Luton

20 Catalano St, Wright

$1,500,000 Independent

1 Bamblett Rise, Denman Prospect

$770,000

POD Projects

Agent

9 Quamby Place, Lyons

$1,500,000 Belle

15 Alarmon Crescent, Dunlop

$770,000

LJ Hooker

1B Beedham Place, Lyons

$1,450,000 Hayman Partners

2/13 Kingham Place, Charnwood

$750,000

Luton

24 Nulsen Cct, Flynn

$1,405,000 Independent

1/64 Jabanungga Avenue, Ngunnawal

$740,000

LJ Hooker

7 Muirhead Place, Gowrie

$1,400,000 MRKT

128 Jabanungga Avenue, Ngunnawal

$730,000

McGrath

26 Clem Hill Street, Gordon

$1,376,000 Blackshaw

2/4 Erin Street, Queanbeyan

$710,000

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364 Gundaroo Drive, Gungahlin

$1,320,000 La Casa

14/2 Archibald Street, Lyneham

$705,000

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29 William Hudson Crescent, Monash

$1,310,000 Hayman Partners

52 Boswell Crescent, Florey

$680,500

Upside

3 Read Place, Evatt

$1,300,000 Home by Holly

40 Irinyili Street, Bonner

$675,000

Luton

40 Sheehy Street, Evatt

$1,300,000 Timothy RD

20/10 Charles Perkins Circuit, Bonner

$672,000

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32 Balonne Street, Kaleen

$1,295,000 Carter + Co

93 Yumba Avenue, Ngunnawal

$660,000

Blackshaw

57 Halloran Drive, Jerrabomberra

$1,285,000 McNamee

18/51 Giles Street, Kingston

$643,300

Hive

3/7 Allwood Street, Chifley

$1,275,000 Belle

111/6 Cape Street, Dickson

$570,000

Independent

39 Parkview Crescent, Jerrabomberra

$1,261,000 McGrath

35/815 Horse Park Drive, Amaroo

$560,599

Hive

Agent

95 Kelleway Avenue, Nicholls

$1,230,000 Home by Holly

11 Irving Street, Phillip

$545,000

Independent

8 Karl Langer Crescent, Taylor

$1,225,000 Confidence

6/105 Dooring Street, Dickson

$510,000

LJ Hooker

36 Castleton Crescent, Gowrie

$1,210,000 Property Collective

8 Gorge Creek Road, Googong

$510,000

LJ Hooker

32 Windeyer Street, Watson

$1,210,000 Home by Holly

3/39 Jerrabomberra Avenue,

$487,000

Luton

24 Harold Blair Cres, Moncrieff

$1,205,000 Independent

90/13-15 Sturt Avenue, Griffith

$451,000

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5 Moy Place, Macquarie

$1,200,000 LJ Hooker

174/1 Mouat Street, Lyneham

$450,000

Luton

49 Langdon Ave, Wanniassa

$1,075,000 Independent

18/18 Moore Street, Turner

$434,000

Independent

6 Henry Williams Street, Bonner

$1,020,000 Luton

9/10 Wilkins Street, Mawson

$400,010

Independent

28 Gilmore Crescent, Garran

$1,005,000 LJ Hooker

34/17 Medley Street, Chifley

$394,000

Michael Potter

34 Rosella Street, Nicholls

$1,002,000 Hive

12/26 Otway Street, Harrison

$361,000

LJ Hooker

3 Rentoul Place, Flynn

$950,000

Hive

4/41 Atkinson Street, Queanbeyan

$335,000

Ray White

4 Lidgett Place, Florey

$940,000

LJ Hooker

8C/124 Ross Smith Cres, Scullin

$325,000

Independent

2 Wagstaff Place, Isabella Plains

$931,000

Blackshaw

4/11 McKeahnie Street, Queanbeyan

$285,000

Ray White

2 Pattinson Crescent, Flynn

$925,000

Edge

19/56 Henderson Road, Queanbeyan

$238,000

Fuse Property

31 Mileham Street, MacGregor

$910,000

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8 top tips to increase auction win chances Property expert and head of research at InvestorKit, Arjun Paliwal, reveals his on-the-day and pre-bidding tips to ensure you have the best chance at winning on auction day.

Shortlist several properties, not just one

To avoid having to start house hunting from scratch after losing out in the only auction you had

planned, make sure you have a shortlist of several properties to fall back on. This also minimises the chances of being swept up in the emotion and action of the auction and paying more than you planned for. Looking at more than just one home means you’re less likely to make a regretful over-purchase.

Monitor the most recent property sales right up until auction day

The current market is undeniably hot, so using the traditional approach of evaluating the previous three to six months of sales as a property value guide will ultimately give you an inaccurate price. With prices rising so rapidly, you would be three to 10 per cent behind the

correct price. By looking at comparable sales to ensure you have a realistic price guide, it’s best to continue researching right up until the day of the auction. Also, to get a guide on a recent sale or a house under offer, call local agents to gain their insight.

Compare apples with apples

When researching, ensure the properties you’re comparing have similar features, and investigate the specific details and features of the homes. For instance, are you comparing one property that’s flood or bushfire prone to another that’s not affected by either? Do they both have a pool, or a bus stop in front?

Wipe out the competition early by placing a strong opening bid

Rather than determine a specific maximum cut-off price, find a cut-off range that you’re willing to pay. The bottom of the range is a ‘fair value’ price that’s realistic for the property, and the top of the range is your non-negotiable price. This gives you some wriggle room when it comes to how much you’re willing to pay.

Set a cut-off range, not a cut-off price

Understand the market by attending open homes and auctions

You’ll be better prepared and less surprised during a bidding auction if you visit open homes for private properties and attend auctions in the neighbourhood as part of your preparation. This helps you better understand how many bidders you may be up against and an idea of how much interest there is in the area.

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To wipe out bidders who didn’t do their homework, consider making yourself known with a strong opening bid to reduce the auction heat. When there’s too many bidders at the start, it can bring out people’s competitive spirits and see high bids placed too quickly. For example, if you’re willing to go up to $1.5 million on a property, start your opening bid at $1.25+ million to scare off the competition.

Research is obviously so important when it comes to the auction market. CoreLogic provides great overview and analysis on the property market and have recent performance trends based on different areas and suburbs. The key tip is to evaluate what a property may sell for based on the research and then compare it with what it ends up selling for on the day. The difference will provide you with a stronger guide of what the property you want to bid on will realistically sell for and not leave you blindsided.

Follow property professionals trend reports

As you near your cut-off, place smaller or odd numbered bids to slow down the auction

To reduce the heat and slow down an auction, so bids don’t reach a high price too quickly when you’re close to your end price, consider bidding in one-, five-, or ten-thousand-dollar increments, or odd numbers. The auctioneer and bidders could be forced to slow down and evaluate their bids due to the unexpected numbers and could reduce the intensity, making the price not rise as quickly.

9 Betty Maloney Crescent Banks This single level property has a wonderful feel and

• Outdoor covered entertaining

has been meticulously looked after over the years.

• Ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling

It is perfect for downsizers with a low maintenance

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courtyard and large open plan family and dining

• Quiet, leafy location

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Auction Sat, 11th Dec at 1:30pm _______________________________________________ View Contact agents to view _______________________________________________ Agent Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

124 Rob Riley Circuit Bonner Located in the family friendly suburb of Bonner where the kids can walk to school is this perfectly maintained home, with space and layout perfect for entertaining as well as beautifully landscaped gardens.

• Oversized kitchen island & 900mm gas stovetop • Segregated parents bedroom & formal lounge • Covered outdoor entertaining area with spa • 20 solar panel, ducted heating & cooling • Living: 181m2; Garage: 37.5m2; Alfresco: 20m2

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Auction | On site Sat, 18th Dec at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 4th Dec at 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072 Carly Clough 0419 296 458 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

7/65 Torrens Street Braddon If city fringe, boutique apartment living is high on your shopping list then 7/65

Torrens Street is well worth an inspection!

• Oversized bedroom with built in robe • Open plan living and large balcony • Stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances • European style laundry • Externally ducted range hood • Floor to ceiling bathroom tiles

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 15th Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 4th Dec from 10:30am to 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Browne 0403 169 259

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49 Downard Street Calwell Set back from the street on the high side of the road

• Ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling

you will be captivated with the 180-degree views from

• Beautifully renovated main bathroom

the kitchen and living areas of this home. Suits families

• Living size 171m2 plus Garage 46m2

with an older child that can make the downstairs their

• Huge block of 1158m2 with established fruit trees

own domain. Large windows providing copious

• Covered outdoor entertaining plus front veranda

amounts of natural light.

with views

Auction Sat, 11th Dec at 11am _______________________________________________ View Contact agents to view _______________________________________________ Agent Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

5/34 Blacket Street Downer Brand New Single Level Townhouse!

• North Facing living room flooded with

Set on an established tree lined street and

• Polished Concrete Flooring Throughout

finishes, this home offers a new standard

• Reverse Heating & Cooling

meticulously designed with exquisite

of luxury. Set in a boutique complex of

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• Main bathroom with bath tub

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Auction Wed, 8th Dec at 6:00pm In Rooms _______________________________________________ View Sat, 4th Dec at 11:00am -11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 Sam Walker 0434 962 490 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

4 Shandon Place Hawker Situated on a generous 840sqm block on a quiet cul de sac where the neighbours know your name and greet you with a smile. The gardens are fully established and well thought out, with impressive

• Plenty of original character while also move in ready for your family • Spacious living and dining area PLUS an additional family room

palm trees maximising your street appeal,

• Zoned In slab heating & original fireplace

rambling rose bushes and established fruit trees

• Enormous, covered entertaining area

you can eat juicy plums straight from!

• Fully established and manicured gardens

Auction Wed, 8th Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 4th Dec at 10:00 - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Sandra Masters 0416 121 155 Peta Barrett 0499 044 028 LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

43 Maxworthy Street Kambah Two homes in one, or one big home?? You decide! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms upstairs & a further 3 bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs. Both levels have a kitchen, dining & impressive living space, you just need to decide how your family will use it! Either way, you will get a stunning home with so much to love!

• Stunning views wrap around the entire home, across the Tuggeranong Valley and beyond • Tastefully renovated with new kitchens and bathrooms, plus flooring, paint and more. • Beautiful gardens with multiple entertaining areas and break away spaces to explore

Auction Sat, 11th Dec at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 4th Dec at 2:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Sandra Masters 0416 121 155

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13/20 Kenny Place Karabar Benefiting from the ambience and space of a house with the low-maintenance

townhome lifestyle, this modern interior is

• Family sized split level townhouse • Segregated master bedroom with ensuite • 2x reverse cycle heating & cooling units

light-filled and generously sized. Enjoy the

• Double lockup garage with internal access &

thriving in the carefree lifestyle and

• Large enclosed courtyard with undercover

peacefulness of this quiet complex, whilst proximity to everything you need!

storage area/multipurpose room

Auction | On Site Saturday 11th December at 2:30pm _______________________________________________ View Contact the Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119

entertaining, easy care gardens, & gate access

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6 Paul Place Monash OUTSTANDING FAMILY RESIDENCE

• North facing family home with 4 bedrooms • Two living areas plus formal dining area

Nestled at the end of this quiet cul-de-sac stands 6 Paul Place, Monash. This

outstanding family residence presents a rare opportunity within a tightly held

enclave of a highly sought-after locale.

• Ducted reverse cycle A/C and fireplace • Large covered deck overlooking saltwater pool • Full sized laundry & adjacent linen closet • Established garden, backyard & garden sheds • 4 car garage plus storage

Auction | On Site Saturday 11th December at 12:30pm _______________________________________________ View Saturday 4th December at 10:15am to 10:45am _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119 Emma Robertson 0422 415 008 LJ Hooker Woden/Weston 6288 8888

29/2-4 Clianthus Street O'connor Located in ever popular Brigalow Court,

• Carport and storage space

apartment, featuring spacious bedrooms,

• Solid building, double brick and

you will find this wee riper of an

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this location, you simply can't go wrong as owner occupier or investor!

• Washing machine and dryer included concrete - built

to last

• 2 minute walk to Lyneham shops

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 15th Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 4th Dec from 12:30pm - 1:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431

• North facing, sunny kitchen and living

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8/12 Tewksbury Circuit Theodore Rarely does a townhouse come on the market that

• Large lounge and dining area

has all the features of a full size home. This

• Separate laundry

freestanding Theodore townhouse has all the benefits

• Extra large rear courtyard

of a family home with the ease and convenience of

• Living space: 116m2

townhouse living. Separate living areas, three

• Rates: $1045.00 per annum

bedrooms and tons of outdoor space set in a private

• Land tax: $1,425.00 per annum

enclave make this an opportunity not to miss.

• Rental estimate: $560 - $580 per week

Auction Wed,15th Dec at 6pm, at the LJ Hooker Tuggeranong office _______________________________________________ View Contact agent to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

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With widespread views over Weston Creek and onto Parliament House and Black Mountain Tower, plus freshly painted with new flooring and new window treatments throughout, this family home ticks all the boxes. Located in a quiet loop street in the heights of Fisher, with a lovely reserve just across the road, your new home is nestled amongst native trees and a lush mature garden on this quarter acre (plus) parcel of land. Practically designed and incredibly well-built, this home offers well-spaced living areas positioned to take full advantage of the breathtaking panoramic views to the north. Floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors open onto a great sized pergola, the perfect place to sit and soak in the breathtaking views. The chef of the family might be forgiven for taking too long while focusing on the beautiful vista ahead. The open plan position of the kitchen ensures you're always at the centre of activity when family and friends visit. EER 0.5 New Listing

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36 CARINA STREET NGUNNAWAL

If you're on the journey to find a new home, there are times when you arrive to see a similar floorplan, or little variation in design. 'Unique' is not a word to be used lightly - you can be guaranteed you are not going to find another floorplan like this. The original build of the home in 1994 on 962m2 was Hebel block construction, and passive solar in orientation. 'Attention to detail' as a builder's own home is the mantra for this completely renovated and extended home. The huge windows ensure all areas are filled with sunlight at all times of the day, with double glazing in many locations. The open plan living is accentuated with 2.8m high ceilings, and just imagine the open fireplace in winter. There is so much space with 11 linear metres of kitchen stone benchtops, together with a walk-in pantry. Four Californian king sized bedrooms are an added bonus! EER 4.5 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 6pm Friday 10th December

Inspect

Friday 3rd 5:30-6:15pm Sunday 5th 11-11:45am

Office

Manuka 6295 2433

Agent

Christine Shaw 0405 135 009

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 5009

Woden 6282 8686

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8 MOLVIG STREET WESTON

If you are buying a home to live in, that means thinking ahead, not just buying a home that meets your needs now, but one that will continue to meet them as your life evolves. For a lot of buyers, it means making sure the home is family friendly and this particular home ticks all those boxes. Identifying your family's needs now makes it a lot easier to choose the perfect home which could be this one. Enter the home from the front elevated terrace, into the spacious hall and through the French doors to the formal lounge and dining room. A large picture window in the lounge allows natural light to flood in. The kitchen has ample cupboard space with a gas cook top, electric oven, dishwasher and a breakfast bar where you can sit and chat about the day's activities whilst the meals are prepared. An adjacent meals and family room ensure there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and watch TV or catch up on homework. 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 5pm Friday 17th December

Inspect

Saturday 4th 12-12:45pm Wednesday 8th 5:15-6pm

Office

Manuka 6295 2433

Agent

Gillian Thorn 0416 017 072

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 5009

Woden 6282 8686

Dad isn’t ready for aged care

Dad was lonely in the house by himself. The neighbors had all moved. He was still independent but needed a little domestic help.

1 Bedroom Serviced Apartments from $369,000

Then we found The Grange Deakin Serviced Apartments, just 300m from Deakin shops. After a little encouragement Dad moved in and within days he couldn’t stop thanking me. Dad has his own apartment, he’s surrounded by company and regular social activities. The household chores are no longer a burden, the apartment is cleaned and the linen changed weekly. Plus, the pressure of the building maintenance is gone. Dad’s now out doing things he loves again. I know Dad gets home cooked meals and there is someone there 24 hours a day in case of an emergency. The Grange isn’t aged care but I know when the time comes, I can organise external home care support to help Dad stay independent longer. Now when we talk it’s without the worry and nagging. Dad couldn’t be happier.

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568 Northbourne Avenue refreshed.red.brick

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Classic red brick homes act like a time stamp of Canberra’s history and are found within only a few of Canberra’s suburbs. They’re highly sought after, and once you walk through one, it’s easy to see why. Well-built and cute as a button, 568 Northbourne Avenue is a picture-perfect example of the classic old Canberra style.

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Sally Strang 0410 626 731 sally@homebyholly.com.au Ash Costello 0410 626 731 ash@homebyholly.com.au

Maintaining its original feel and character, this lovely home has been completely refreshed. With fresh paint inside and out, new carpet, updated bathroom, three good sized bedrooms with built in robes, and a fully renovated kitchen with plenty of storage, its ready for you to move in. The undercover entertaining area awaits your summer barbeques with friends and family.

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Comfortable, Convenient and Gorgeous

Generous proportions and a heightened sense of space define this fabulous home peacefully located in a quiet street close to all amenities. On entering the home, you will be greeted by an expansive open-plan living and dining area overlooked by the stunning, updated kitchen with stone benchtops and a walk-in pantry. To the right of the living area is the split-level rumpus/sunroom leading to the outdoor entertaining area and the sparkling swimming pool, ideal for family and friends entertaining during the warm summer months. Set on a large 791m2 block, the residence also includes four bedrooms including spacious master bedroom with an ensuite and a walkin robe, and an updated laundry with lots of cupboards and separate access. Local amenities are close at hand with the schools, Florey shops, Belconnen Town Centre, Westfield Shopping Centre and Lake Ginninderra just moments away. A beautiful home offering a relaxed easycare lifestyle perfectly designed for the growing family. EER 3.5 REIACT residential Salesperson of the Year Award 2020 | REIACT Best Small Agency of the Year, six times REIA National Award, Best Small Residential agency of the Year 2013 | REIACT Hall of Fame, Best Small Residential Agency 2012 REIACT Small Agency Print Advertising Award, twice | CWB Businesswoman of the Year 2011 | CWB Best New Business 2010

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Auction Sat 11 Dec at 9:00am

View Sat 4 Dec at 3:00pm – 3:45pm Agent Maria Selleck (02) 6175 8001

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Florey 7 Tunney Crescent

Coombs 5 Ena Noel Street

Secure one of the last remaining vacant residential blocks and build your dream home within this North Coombs estate where many quality homes are under construction or already completed. This premier 568m2 block is only two houses away from the beautiful Molonglo River Reserve, with tranquil and awe-inspiring views across to the National Arboretum with Telstra Tower at Black Mountain in the distance. Take advantage of the close proximity to two of Canberra's newest major recreation facilities. The world-class Stromlo Forest Park contains over 40 kilometres of mountain bike trails, cycling, equestrian and walking and running facilities, plus the brand-new leisure centre boasting state-of-the-art pools including a 50-metre pool, children’s play area and a splash park, creche, health club and gym facilities. Centrally located only 15 kms to Canberra City, 12 kms to Belconnen Town Centre, 6kms Woden Town Centre and close to Coolaman Court and many other facilities! REIACT residential Salesperson of the Year Award 2020 | REIACT Best Small Agency of the Year, six times REIA National Award, Best Small Residential agency of the Year 2013 | REIACT Hall of Fame, Best Small Residential Agency 2012 REIACT Small Agency Print Advertising Award, twice | CWB Businesswoman of the Year 2011 | CWB Best New Business 2010

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Auction Sat 11 Dec at 3pm Agent Maria Selleck (02) 6175 8001

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Premier Block in Prestigious North Coombs!

KAMBAH 3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM 2 CAR SPACES

15 Kidman Close

AUCTION VIEWING CONTACT

Sat 18/12/2021, 11am onsite Sat 4/12/2021, 11-11.40am Sun 5/12/2021, 11-11.40am Michael Potter 0413 830 598

Inviting separate title abode Charming, inviting, north facing home with private, established gardens, brick double garage and a single level floor plan. Highlights include sun-filled living areas, new carpet, new curtains and has been recently painted throughout. The bathroom and kitchen have been well maintained with a choice of heating and cooling options on offer. The prime location is only minutes to all amenities in Woden and Tuggeranong. EER 2

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Just sold by Zac X|

133 Learmonth Drive, Kambah

2 O’Hara Close, Gordon

11 Rundle Place, Kambah

3/15 Tenison Woods Cct, Bonython

55 Marconi Cres, Kambah

8 Langley Place, Kambah

Whether you are looking to sell or rent your property, or are simply curious to know the value in the current market, contact Zac today to arrange an obligation free market appraisal today.

Ph: 0432 141 648 Email: zm@oneagency.com.au Website: www.oneagencysandy.com.au Office: 5/5 Primmer Court, Kambah

Absolute waterfront living

1/23 Jondol Place, Isabella Plains 3|

Waterfront living at its finest Auction 13th December 2021 at 5:30pm - on site

Impeccably maintained and beautifully renovated, this threebedroom ensuite townhouse is one of the most stunning homes I have ever had the pleasure of marketing. Positioned in the tightly held and highly sought after Waterside Gardens complex, this home has absolute water frontage and is simply a delight to inspect.

Auction 13th December 2021 at 5:30pm on site Viewing By appointment only, contact Tahlia for an inspection Website www.oneagencysandy.com.au Contact Tahlia Davidson 0401 534 105 Email: tahliadavidson@oneagency.com.au

Canberra’s knockdown rebuild specialists for 30 years

Q. Will my house be energy efficient? Your home will be designed and built by Certified Greensmart Professionals. Our goal is 7 stars but latest home has an EER of 8 Star. Q. Do You have enough Materials in the Current Shortage? This isn’t our first rodeo. We weathered fires, storms, booms and busts and now Covid Shortages. We saw it coming and we have stockpiled materials. Q. How long will my build take? We design to compliant development so approvals only take 4-6 weeks. DAs take longer. Usually you home will be complete within 8 months weather and Lockdowns etc. permitting.

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STEP 5. Approval Received

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Take the mystery out of building your dream home with Upmarket Homes’ 7 step design and build program

When you choose a custom designed Upmarket Home you will benefit from over 30 years of experience in design and construction in the Canberra region. Our real world building knowledge, exceptional workmanship and outstanding design combine to deliver your own Upmarket Home.

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Imagine waking up to this everyday

New 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments exclusive to over 55’s coming soon

views, Marigal Gardens is introducing new apartment living within its established community and village gardens.

Early sales appointments NOW OPEN. Limited appointments available. Call now to book a time.

spacious living with an abundance of natural light and views, most with Northerly aspects. Beyond the front door, residents can enjoy exclusive facilities for their health and wellbeing. There is a variety of social opportunities available, and residents can choose to be as social or private as they like.

www.marigalgardens.com.au | 1300 884 784 Renders are for illustrative purposes only. Details are correct at time of printing and subject to change. October 2021

At Marigal Gardens you’ll get a brand new apartment and so much more including • Modern finishes with neutral colour schemes so you can add your own personal touch. • A wellness centre designed for your mind, body and soul featuring a pool and gymnasium. • New contract options providing you with greater choice. • Pet friendly. •

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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4. True or false: chocolate milk was originally sold as a medicine?

5. In netball, what are the only two offensive positions allowed in the goal circle?

6. What does it mean to balbutiate? 7. Kristen Stewart plays which character in the 2019 film Charlie’s Angels?

8. What is the hard tip of a shoelace called?

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denise drysdale 5 december 1948

2 december – 8 december 2021 WItH pAtSY bennett www.patsybennett.com for personal readings, contact patsy through her website to make an appointment, or call 0448 808 333. facebook: facebook.com/patsybennettpsychicastrology Instagram: instagram.com/patsybennettastrology

The coming weeks and months take denise into new territory as she gains a fresh perspective about who and what is most important in her life. as a result, she will alter some of her usual routines, such as work commitments, and will review how she invests her time and energy. a change in priorities and a fresh interest or activity will take her attention into new territory that could surprise even her.

sagittarius nov 23 – dec 21

pisces feb 20 – mAr 20

gemini mAY 22 – June 21

virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23

Saturday’s Sagittarian solar eclipse signals a brand-new focus in your personal life on healing, especially if it’s your birthday this weekend. If you were born later in december, prepare for a more outgoing and optimistic phase in your health or at work. Avoid knee-jerk reactions to news mid-week.

Saturday’s solar eclipse suggests you’re ready for something new, and you’ll gain the chance to experience it. Your activities may even be therapeutic. Just avoid exhausting yourself and keep things clear for best results. You may even experience a financial or personal boost. be clear with communications to avoid mix-ups.

Saturday’s solar eclipse signals a fresh chapter at work or in your daily routine. You may also experience a surprise in a creative or personal venture. romantic twins born before June 6 may see a change in their love life. It's a good week to boost health, so avoid snap decisions.

Saturday’s solar eclipse will provide insight into someone close. You may learn that they are super sensitive, or you may feel vulnerable yourself. It's a healing week, so even if developments are tiring, consider the upside. be clear with communications and finances to avoid mix-ups and mistakes.

capricorn dec 22 – JAn 20

aries mAr 21 – Apr 20

cancer June 22 – JulY 22

libra Sept 24 – oct 23

You’ll enjoy turning a corner at work, and a family reunion heralds a fresh phase for you all. this weekend’s solar eclipse sheds light on communications that could be clearer and therefore may require some research. A friend or organisation may be helpful, but you must avoid arguments.

prepare to make progress this week, especially if you’ve felt you’ve been back-pedalling, treading on eggshells or being careful with what you say. Saturday’s solar eclipse signals a change in the way you share duties and finances. Schedule time mid-week to manage out-of-the-ordinary news or change of circumstances.

Saturday’s solar eclipse points to an upbeat phase in your personal life. take the chance to boost the feel-good factor in your life. A trip, project, study and romance will all contribute to a boost in your health. Just be careful with communications mid-week to avoid misunderstandings and delays.

this is a good week to discuss personal and financial matters, with a view to creating more stability. You may be inclined to invest in a new job, new look or new health care routine. It’s certainly a good time to invest in yourself. However, you must avoid gambling, both financiallyand emotionally.

aquarius JAn 21 – feb 19

taurus Apr 21 – mAY 21

leo Jul 23 – Aug 23

scorpio oct 24 – nov 22

You’ll appreciate trying something new in your social circle, at work or within your own pastimes. A social group may be influential and therapeutic, and you’ll appreciate finding out more about how to boost your self-esteem and invest in yourself. You may also experience a personal or financial boost.

Saturday’s solar eclipse will add pep to a close relationship and may even have a healing effect. A surprise change of circumstance or news at work or from someone close needn’t put a spanner in the works. Aim to adapt and you’ll derive unexpected help or even a good outcome by next friday.

be prepared to turn a corner domestically. for some leos, it’s time to spruce up interpersonal dynamics; for others, to add a spritz of luxury to décor. You may experience a therapeutic event and will gain the chance to make positive changes in your life. However, you must be prepared for complex talks mid-week.

Saturday’s solar eclipse points to an uplifting, therapeutic phase. You may be ready to try something new in your daily schedule at work or healthwise. You may also receive a financial boost. be prepared to formulate a fresh budget and research options for investments. You’ll enjoy planning a visit or a trip.

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BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

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

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CARPET LAYING

CRANE HIRE & CAR REMOVAL

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Crane Truck Hire and Unwanted Car Recycling

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Delivery of building materials. Also lifting everything from boats to pianos

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TAILORING I adore the craftsmanship that goes into fine tailoring, and a show is a great excuse to invest in some new threads! The three-piece suit for The Stranger was made to measure by local tailor Kumar Advani (Advani Custom Tailors) and I feel like a million dollars in it.

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SNOOKER To relax, I enjoy activities that absorb my attention – and snooker is definitely that. I only started playing this year with the Billiards and Snooker Association of ACT, and it’s a new favourite past-time. I love the elegance, the geometry, the precision … the whole feel of it.

Artistic Director of Bare Witness Theatre Company Christopher is a professional actor, writer and theatremaker from Ireland, trained at The Samuel Beckett Centre, Dublin, and Ecole Jacques Lecoq, Paris. Since moving to Canberra in 2016, he has become one of the city’s most prolific and celebrated performers, winning the inaugural Helen Tsongas Award for Excellence in Acting in 2019 for roles in Twelfth Night, Icarus, Howie the Rookie, and Metamorphosis. As artistic director of Bare Witness Theatre Company, he makes raw, pulsating theatre that ignites the imagination. Described as “the master of the solo performance,” Christopher’s latest one-man show, a nuanced adaptation of The Stranger by Albert Camus, will play at The Ralph Wilson Theatre at Gorman Arts Centre, 8-11 December. His new play, Smokescreen, a sharp-shooting alphamale showdown between two advertising execs in the 1970s, will premiere at The Q, Queanbeyan, 26 January-5 February 2022.

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