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Around this time most years, I’ll pen a column about the joy of everyday contentment, the kind that emanates from within, enhanced by ordinary experiences and sights. Behold the pleasure in a burnished sunset, flowers in bloom, a willy wagtail fitting across the lawn … there’s heaps of them. The sentiment strikes a chord with some readers; one lovely lady calling me to say it changed her attitude to what was going to be a more subdued festive season than usual. She was now looking forward to experiencing the quiet joy to be found in times of solitude and contemplation, rather than feeling a need to fill every moment with festivities. Not that there’s anything wrong with that if that’s what you have in store. There is joy ever present in daily events like the awareness of a new day upon waking, listening to birdsong, patting a dog, watering the garden, emptying the dishwasher. Yes, I’m grateful to have a family to cook for and a house to keep clean. Reasons to be grateful this week include the ordinary contentment experienced while completing everyday tasks, such as folding freshly sundried laundry, shopping for fresh food and eating eat, commuting to and from work, and the neighbour’s cat ready to be fed and jump in my lap every time I arrive home. Bless.

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Summernats Fringe Festival to drive visitors to Braddon Canberra’s famous Summernats car festival will extend its reach to a family-friendly Fringe Festival in Braddon when the event returns to Exhibition Park in Canberra

next month. From Thursday to Sunday, 6-9 January 2022, Summernats will be presenting all their greatest hits with a massive burnout master’s

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr and Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez at the announcement of the Summernats Fringe Festival in Braddon in January. Photo: Abbey Halter.

game and 25 never-before-seen elite builds being unveiled for keen festivalgoers to witness. Andy Lopez, co-owner of Summernats, said the unfortunate cancelling of the 2021 program was a really difficult time so he’s looking forward to bringing back the iconic event. “Braddon and nights at Summernats have a long and storied history of cruising and shenanigans, and along with the ACT Government and particularly the City Renewal Authority, we are proud to launch the first Summernats Fringe Festival,” Mr Lopez said. The Fringe will be a managed event on the streets of Braddon on the Friday and Saturday nights, 7-8 January, with Lonsdale Street closing down to host upwards of 200 to 300 cars cruising through the city. “We hope to see Summernats continuing to spread its footprint in a safe and sustainable way around the ACT. I particularly

want to thank the Braddon Collective, who represent both the residents and the traders, for their support and endorsement of this really exciting activity,” he said. Summernats’ lifetime native, Scott Abigail, said it’s good to see the iconic Canberra event back on the calendar. “I’ve been involved with Summernats since I was a kid and it’s good to be back. It’s good to have something to do with your toys so they’re not just sitting in the shed,” Mr Abigail said. Chief Executive of the City Renewal Authority, Malcolm Snow, said the benefits of the Fringe Festival is about activation of the city centre. “It’s to drive people here to not only have a good time in a very safe and family-friendly way, but to also support many businesses who we know have been doing it tough for many months,” Mr Snow said. - Abbey Halter

Interest-free loans for emissions-free electric vehicles Zero hour is coming for the petrol engine. Many Australians would like an electric vehicle – clean, modern, environmentally friendly – but the price tag is too hefty; a new EV will cost you anywhere from $44,000 to a cool $200,000. Earlier this week, the ACT Government revealed a scheme that puts EVs in closer reach of the average Canberran. Under the Sustainable Household Scheme, zero-interest loans of up to $15,000 are available for new and used zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV). ACT motorists, it seems, are eager to get behind the wheel of an EV: more than 2,000 people have already registered their interest to buy a vehicle under the scheme. “This will assist in accelerating the transition away from internal 8

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combustion engines into more sustainable forms of public transport,” said Chief Minister Andrew Barr, in his capacity as Minister for Climate Action. The ACT Government wants to reach net zero by 2045, but 60 per cent of the ACT’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from transport. “Providing cleaner forms of transport for people to get around this city is vital,” said Shane Rattenbury, ACT Minister for Emissions Reduction. EVs provide most of Canberrans’ travel requirements, he believes; the average Canberran only drives 30km a day, so the owner of an EV would only need to charge it once a week. Mr Rattenbury bought himself an EV eight months ago – and he

hasn’t visited a petrol station for a long time. Earlier this year, the ACT Government introduced zero stamp duty and two years of free registration for people newly registering new and second-hand EVs. In the last 12 months, the number of ZEVs registered in the ACT has doubled (currently 1,562), and Mr Barr expected more frequent doublings to come. Prices would fall over the next year, and already were, he said; the diversity of models on the market would increase; and many ex-government fleet and privately leased ZEVs would enter the second-hand market in the next three or four years. One can already buy a second-hand EV for $18,000 to $20,000.

“With this interest-free loan, you almost need no money of your own to get a car that’s cheaper to get about town in,” Mr Rattenbury said. The tipping point would come when there were a lot of EVs between $15,000 and $30,000, brand new, Mr Barr stated. That is still a few years away. “But this scheme accelerates that tipping point, making it easier for Canberrans who are early adopters of new technology, who see the future, and who want to be part of it.” The government will launch a tender for 50 public charging stations in Canberra, and wants to require new buildings to have them, too. More incentives will be revealed next year. - Nick Fuller

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Green ‘gerrymander’ set to trash ACT electoral system Just when you thought we were safe from more Green madness – after the bid to set Canberra up as the narco capital of Australia (the decriminalisation of hard drugs legislation), and not allowing 13-year-olds to be charged with criminal offences no matter how bad the offence – we now have two Green government backbenchers introducing into the Assembly a bill to lower the voting age in ACT elections to 16. Given that the bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 should be law by July 2022, we could have the following scenario unfold in time for our October 2024 election: Imagine a callow youth called Jack. Jack in August 2022 (next year), in company with three 15-year-old mates commits a home invasion and stabs two innocent people in the process. Due to Shane Rattenbury’s recently passed law, Jack can’t be charged as he is not yet 14. Jack turns 14 one month later, in September 2022. His mates are charged with attempted murder and wounding with intent. Roll forward to October 2024 and young Jack is now aged 16 years and two months.

He can vote! He’s only two years and two months older than when he stabbed two people and was too young to be charged (lacking the capacity to really know what he was doing) but now, in the words of one of the Green members who introduced the bill (CT 2 Dec 21), is suddenly able to be “trusted to take some time out to consider their values to compare candidates and number a few boxes once every four years”. I know a lot of adults who have trouble doing this, let alone 16-year-olds. Eighteen is an age when most young people are either in Year 12, or have just left school and are starting out in life in a job, Uni or a CIT course. They can go to a pub and legally drink. They are adults. They can also go to jail with other adults if they commit serious crimes. They can sue someone in court if they are owed money. They can lease a property. Sixteen-year-olds are largely still at school in Year 10. A very few might have dropped out of school or started an apprenticeship. At 18, most young people are physically young adults. At 16, their bodies and minds are still growing. If the

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voting age is changed, then a logical result would be to also allow 16-year-olds to go to adult prisons if they commit serious offences – they will be adults after all! Let’s call this out for what it is. A cynical attempt to take advantage of 16-year-olds who have yet to develop the life experience and intellectual wherewithal to make well thought out political decisions and who have often been indoctrinated at school to vote Green. Scary stuff! Mr Barr would be doing not only Canberrans but also his own party a disservice by pandering to the Greens on this one. He also won’t pick up many votes as several teachers have told me the kids will largely vote Green Editor’s note: The opinions expressed are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of Canberra Weekly.

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As the ACT transitions its diesel and gas-powered fleet to electric vehicles, every bus mechanic in Canberra will learn how to maintain them. The first six bus mechanics will be trained at the CIT next week, and they’re glad to be in at the start. “It’s a bit of a challenge – but by the same token, it’s exciting as well; it’s something different,” said Stuart Shiell. “I’m keen for it,” Phil Hart agreed. He has watched his trade move through hydraulics, pneumatics, and now electronics. “It’s constantly changing, evolving,” he said. “If you get in early, it’s an easier start.” The two-day course at the Fyshwick CIT campus will focus on EV safety and maintenance. Electric buses can be dangerous, explains automotive teacher Richard Lindsay.

Thirteen Canberra district wines won gold at the ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards, landing among 84 contenders for the best wine in NSW. Among them was a 2021 Riesling from ACT’s own Mount Majura Vineyard, which will move forward as a finalist for the 26th annual NSW Wine Awards on 10 December. The

They pack a punch of 400 volts (hybrid) or 1,000 volts (fully electric) – enough to kill an adult. “If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s just as dangerous as the power points at home,” Mr Lindsay said. But once they have finished the training, they will be able to work safely on the vehicles. The ACT wants to replace all 450 of its diesel and compressed natural gas buses with electric vehicles by 2024; the first 90 buses will enter the fleet next year. “This training package is a direct result of discussions with workers,” said Chris Steel, ACT Minister for Transport and City Services. “We don’t want to see workers left behind.” CIT hasn’t started advertising yet, but already 200 students want to sign up. - Nick Fuller

other local finalists include wines from Eden Road, Ironcutter Wine, Lerida Estate, McWilliam’s Wines, Nick O’Leary, and Shaw Wines. This follows the Canberra region coming out on top at the Highlands Wine Show earlier this month, with Eden Road Wines taking Best Wine in Show for their 2019 Cullarin Block 71 Syrah.

To the editor I wholeheartedly agree with Bill Stephaniak’s column, Canberra narco tourism capital of Australia? (CW 2 December 2021, p10). The fact that the fine for doing 6km over the speed limit attracts a much bigger fine than being caught with drugs is really ludicrous. I would ask why the Greens are pushing the Labor

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Pandemic creates ‘dire’ situation The inaugural YWCA Canberra’s 2021 Our Lives: Women in the ACT survey has allowed 1,200 women and non-binary Canberrans to share their harrowing experiences of insecure housing, tenuous economic security, and looming stress and burnout. Questions about housing, financial security, employment, safety, and mental health were asked in the survey run by the not-for-profit. YWCA CEO Frances Crimmins said the results reflected what many in the sector have already known. Access to a modest income, the welfare safety net, and a sufficient amount of personal savings are generally common buffers to support those affected by housing stress and income insecurity, but they’re no longer able to keep pace.

“In 2019, our lives showed us that women were already struggling to manage living costs and unpaid labour as carers and parents. Fast forward to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the situation for many is now dire,” Ms Crimmins said. There were also further intersections of inequality for women over the age of 45, First Nations women, sexually or gender diverse women, and those with a disability. “For young women, we saw alarming rates of sexual harassment. This year, 48 per cent of respondents aged 20-24 told us they had been targeted by sexual harassment in the previous 12 months.” Ms Crimmins said. Read the full findings of the survey at ywca-canberra.org.au

The number of child adoptions in the ACT and across the country have declined, falling to their lowest levels since the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) records began in 1990-1991. In the ACT, there are so few adoptions that for confidentially reasons, the data cannot be displayed separately; instead, ACT adoption numbers have been combined with Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Across the three jurisdictions combined, there were 11 adoptions in 2020-2021, a slight increase on the 10 in 2019-2020. The last time the ACT’s adoption numbers were included in the AIHW report was in 20182019 when six finalised adoptions were recorded, after six were also recorded in 2017-2018. The continuing decline compares

to 2016-2017 when 10 adoptions were recorded in the ACT. The Adoptions Australia 20202021 report shows a 21 per cent drop in recorded adoptions this year with 264 being finalised, compared to 334 in 2019-2020. The figures are less than half those recorded 25 years ago, when there were no fewer than 709 finalised adoptions in 1996-1997. AIHW spokesperson, Dinesh Indraharan, said the impact of the pandemic on visa applications and travel restrictions may have lowered the number of intercountry adoptions being finalised, but numbers were already declining before then. To see how Covid-19 has affected adoptions in Australia, AIHW said there needed to be more data over a longer period of time to provide a more comprehensive picture. - Abbey Halter

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Lunchtime Christmas Market makes it even easier to plan your festive feast What’s better than two opportunities to shop for the best and freshest Christmas foods? Three! The Capital Region Farmers Market has two regular Saturday morning Markets on between now and the big day, on Saturdays 11 and 18 December, and in fabulous news for those planning a Christmas feast using local and region produce, they have added an additional Christmas Market. This one’s a lunchtime Market aimed at making Christmas food shopping even easier. Taking place on Thursday 23 December, the Christmas Market is the best way to stock up for Christmas Day foods and is your last chance to

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A better Canberra for people with disability setting out Australia’s disability policy for the next decade, intended to break down barriers for the 4.4 million Australians with disability. The Strategy was designed with the disability community and all jurisdictions, including the ACT. “It’s all the states and territories and Commonwealth coming together to say, here’s the framework we want to work within, here are the principles and values we want,” Ms Davidson said. But Ms Davidson and disability advocates are concerned about other proposals to alter NDIS participants’ plans without their permission – albeit, the Commonwealth says, only in a crisis, or if emergency funding was needed – and to amend rules without formal agreement from states and territories. Locally, the ACT will soon have a new 10-year whole-of-government disability plan to make Canberra fairer and more inclusive. In the meantime, funding has been doubled for advocacy services. Table Tennis ACT launched their Diversity and Inclusion Plan to make the sport more accessible and inclusive for all.

Belco Arts’ ‘Connect Collective’ podcasts feature six Canberrans with disability talking about their hobbies, pastimes, and passions. The podcasts are available online or by scanning posters around town. Music for Canberra will hold an I-Day Celebration 2021, sharing in the joy of music through activities, performances, and installations by Canberra artists, including artists with disability. Canberra Community Law launched a series of social scripts to help people with autism, intellectual and psychosocial disability, anxiety, or low English literacy access legal help. Epilepsy ACT will host a webinar on ‘Epilepsy in the Workplace: Supporting Successful Careers’. Ms Davidson hoped that in 2022, “we can take pride in diversity, make our city the most inclusive in Australia on every level, and not constantly be battling to save our NDIS. But if that’s what it takes, I will keep doing it.” - Nick Fuller For more on I-Day, read Canberra Weekly’s six articles online.

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On Friday 3 December, the ACT marked the International Day of People with Disability (I-Day). “Let’s celebrate the rights, talents, and experience of Canberrans with disability and the incredible contributions they make to the diversity and richness of our community,” said Emma Davidson, ACT Minister for Disability. They stood their ground to ensure reforms to the NDIS would not disadvantage people with disabilities; campaigned for priority vaccinations; and advised on the ban on single-use plastics and the future of the public transport network. But people with disability still cannot come safely out of lockdown, Ms Davidson said; some still have yet to get their third ‘booster’ vaccination, while others have lost paid work or access to services they need. Advocacy for Inclusion worries people with disability have withdrawn from essential supports and services, and will become more isolated. A lack of appropriate housing and inadequate support payments are also concerns. On I-Day, the Federal Government published a ‘landmark’ National Disability Strategy 2021–31

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It’s widely known the Canberra flag will be flown at the Australian Open (AO) men’s singles, however, next January it will also get a run in the women’s doubles. Canberra-based tennis player, Monique Adamczak, will take the court in the women’s doubles as she mounts a comeback from an injury suffered at the AO in 2019. Adamczak decided to return to professional tennis as a “show of strength” after getting through the disruptions of her injury, the pandemic temporarily shutting down the world tour last year, and her move to Canberra one year ago. The 38-year-old world-ranked tennis star, who turned pro in 1998, is gearing up to compete, spending two to three hours on the court six days a week, while hitting the gym every second day. “My days are pretty busy,”

Adamczak said, “and still in around that I’ve got kids I’m coaching and mentoring with Tennis ACT, which has been nice, too. “That’s part of giving back to grassroots.” Having moved to Canberra a year ago, Adamczak splits her training between Reid Tennis Club, the AIS and the Lyneham Tennis Centre, and has been blown away by the community support. “Reid has been really good to me,” she smiled, “and they’re obviously looking forward to when I start playing so they can get behind me for the summer.” Adamczak will pair up at the AO with China’s Han Xinyun. The pair have successfully played together before, making the final of a WTA event in Switzerland in 2019. - Denholm Samaras Read an extended version of this story at canberraweekly.com.au

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in the first half but were unable to capitalise on their chances. With the game looking likely to end in a draw, City found the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute through 18-year-old Holly McNamara. United’s next match is against Adelaide on 12 December in Adelaide.

The Canberra Capitals have started their WNBL season with a comeback 58-55 win over the Sydney University Flames at Qudos Bank Arena on 5 December. Caps captain Kelsey Griffin showed her warrior spirit and together with a strong debut by Brittney Sykes, proved the difference. Trailing by ninepoints at half time, Griffin and Sykes took over the game to give Canberra a perfect start to the season. The Caps take on the Flames again on 12 December at the National Convention Centre.

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Under the bright lights of Viking Park, Canberra United fell to Melbourne City 1-0 in a tight encounter on 3 December. Canberra looked the better side

Thunder cruise at Manuka The Sydney Thunder have made a winning start to their BBL campaign, easing to a sevenwicket win over the Brisbane Heat at Manuka Oval on Monday night, 6 December. The contest looked finely poised when the Thunder slumped to 3-32 chasing the Heat’s 8-140, but an unbeaten 109-run stand between Alex Ross and Sam Billings saw them take control. Sydney next play at Manuka Oval on 28 December.

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GIVIT Christmas Appeal Not-for-profit donation platform GIVIT facilitated more than 1.6 million donations to people in need over the past 12 months, with requests for assistance doubling since the beginning of the pandemic. With a strong demand for essentials such as toiletry items, food and clothing at this time of the year, GIVIT is calling on Aussies to donate through the GIVIT Christmas Appeal. GIVIT currently has almost 20,000 requests for assistance this Christmas, with donations of toys for children escaping domestic violence situations, nappies for families suffering from financial hardship, and hygiene essentials for vulnerable people on the wish list. 100 per cent of donated funds received by GIVIT will be used to purchase essential items for people in need. Visit www.givit.org.au/christmas to find out more.

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The inaugural Hall Village Christmas Fair will be held at the Hall School and Museum on Saturday 11 December 10am-3pm, 17-19 Palmer Street, Hall. This not-for-profit event was conceived and created to support small businesses, artisans and entertainers impacted by lockdown. There will be over 60 artisan vendors, food stalls, live entertainment, a special visit from Santa at noon, fresh cut Christmas trees for sale, wood chop competition and demonstration, brass band, and Hall Collectors Club classic cars display. There will be a fire tanker display for kids at the adjacent Hall Rural Fire Brigade shed and Hall Heritage Village Museum will also be open to the public. Gold coin donation at entry. Bring the family and enjoy the festivities with a relaxing picnic on the grounds. Make sure to register for your free ticket before you visit via Eventbrite. Follow the Fair’s Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information on stallholders and attractions.

Gungahlin Rotary Christmas markets Gungahlin Rotary Club will host Gungahlin Christmas markets on Sunday 12 December 8.30am-1pm in Hinder Street opposite Eastlakes Club. Huge number of stalls.

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VIEW Club VIEW Clubs support the Smith Family’s Learning for Life program for disadvantaged Australian school children. Queanbeyan Evening: Next meeting will be on Wednesday 15 December 6pm at Vanilla Pod Café, Riverside Plaza. Cost: $35 for dinner. This will be the club’s Christmas party and last meeting for 2021. More info: call Sue on 0448 427 327.

Christmas Charity Stall Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, will hold a Christmas Charity Stall at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December 8am-5pm. There will be: homemade jams, pickles, chutney, lemon butter, sugar reduced preserves; a range of hand sewn items, including children’s dress-ups, hand knitted dolls’ clothes, crocheted hand towels, and knitted and lace coathangers; worm juice for plants; a patchwork cot quilt, a crocheted and a knitted knee rug; Christmas goodies; DVDs; jigsaw puzzles; and a limited selection of bric-a-brac; and unique sales of a children’s book called Who Took the Egg?. More info: call Jan on 6231 0761.

McHappy Day raises millions Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) raised over $5.2 million in its 30th annual McHappy Day fundraising event, for seriously ill and injured children and their families. On Saturday 13 November, Aussies across the country showed their support by purchasing Silly Socks, Helping Hands and Big Macs at their local Macca’s restaurant or via McDelivery. The funds raised will help RMHC support over 60,000 families each year through vital facilities and programs they provide including Ronald McDonald Houses, Family Rooms, Family Retreats and their national Learning Program. 24

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Social Soccer Sunday Free, round robin, six-a-side-based soccer games for adults and children of all skill levels and age groups every Sunday until 27 February (except 26 December and 2 January). Bring a team or just come as an individual. Family-friendly with the juniors playing in unison with the adults. Water bottle refill facilities provided, canteen and barbecue available. COVID safe sanitation stations and Check in CBR app. Please bring your soccer boots and shin pads. All games to be held at Mawson Playing Fields. Masters over 35s play 8.30-10am; State League 18-35-years and Juniors play in unison aged 8-11 years play 10-11.30am; Youth 12-14 years, and Teens 15-17 years 11.30am-1pm. More info: wvsc.org.au or call Javier on 0415 030 189.

A Very Scullin Christmas The family-friendly events the Scullin Community Group is known for are back! Come celebrate Christmas on Saturday 18 December 3-10pm at Scullin Shops. Relax outdoors with our open mic, licensed bar, free ukulele jam and first youth market. Dine on La Casetta takeaway pizza, Sue’s Kitchen Chinese, Scullin Sweet Bones treats, and the Scullin Community Group’s fundraising barbecue. Peek inside the new African grocery, Neemah Store, shop Another Chance Op Shop, check out Change Yoga and Wellness (3-5pm) or try free sessions with Empower’s exercise physiologists (3-7pm). Music and market 3-6pm. Free Yoga class outdoors 4-4.45pm. Christmas movie on the outdoor screen starts at sunset; BYO picnic rug and gold coin donation or book a VIP beanbag; myscullin.com

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The Australian National Botanic Gardens is now recruiting for Volunteer Guides to start in 2022. No botanical background is required to apply. We offer a training program, mentorship and professional development opportunities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need for guiding. You can apply to become a Volunteer Guide and select to work as a walking and/or driving guide: • Walking tour guides provide free 1-hour guided walks daily at the Gardens. • Flora Explorer bus tour guides provide 45-minute tours for up to 12 passengers on weekends and public holidays, during school holidays and for group bookings. If you’re interested please download the Volunteer Guide Application Form parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens/about/get-involved/volunteer/. For further details, email volunteer@anbg.gov.au and/or attend an information session on Wed 12 Jan 2022 at 10.30am or Thur 20 Jan 2022 at 5pm in the Theatrette opposite the Gardens’ Visitor Centre.

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Firepit tucker There’s something so laidback about chucking your tinfoil-wrapped food in the flames and enjoying a beer with mates. Whether you have a hole in the ground or a fancy iron pit, these recipes can work for you. WITH TASTE EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO Images and text from Firepit Barbecue by Ross Dobson, photography by Alan Benson. Murdoch Books RRP $35.

Sweet potatoes in jackets with feta crème Serves 4 4 sweet potatoes, about 300g each 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sea salt 1 large red chilli, finely chopped, 4 dill sprigs Feta crème 300g feta, coarsely grated or crumbled 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 Tbsp finely chopped dill 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp milk To make the feta crème, put the feta, garlic, and dill in a food processor. Mix for about 10 seconds, until well combined. With the motor running, add the oil, then the milk, to make a smooth and creamy sauce. Transfer to a bowl

and refrigerate until ready to use. Sit each of the sweet potatoes in the centre of a sheet of foil. Rub with oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Wrap in the foil to firmly enclose. Your firepit is ready to cook on after about 2 hours of burning, when the timber is charcoal black, has transformed into red hot coals about the size of golf balls, and the smoke has all but subsided. To test for heat, you should not be able to hold the palm of your hand 5–10 cm above the grill for more than 2–3 seconds. Replace the grill over the firepit and give it around 10 minutes to heat up. Sit the sweet potatoes on the firepit grill and cook for 45–60 minutes, until they can easily be pierced with a skewer. Avoid unwrapping the foil before they are cooked, or the heat will escape. To serve, unwrap the sweet potatoes and make a deep cut down the centre of each. Spoon the feta crème into the potatoes and top with chopped chilli, a sprig of dill and some ground black pepper.

Festive turkey Serves 4 1 boneless turkey breast roll, about 1.6kg, skin on 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 small handful toasted flaked almonds Salsa verde 1 bunch flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, chopped 24 basil leaves 2 anchovies, chopped 2 tsp salted capers, rinsed and drained ½ cup (125ml) olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice Remove any wrapping the turkey came in. Rub the skin all over with the oil and sit on a chopping board. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Leave for 1 hour prior to cooking. Your firepit is ready to cook on after about 2 hours of burning, when the timber is charcoal black. Test for heat with the same method as the potatoes. Give the grill 10 minutes to heat up. Put the turkey on the firepit, skin side down. Cook for 8–10 minutes, until the skin is nicely browned all over. Move the turkey around if the skin is starting to catch and burn. Turn over and cook for a further 10 minutes. Transfer the turkey to a disposable aluminium baking tray. Put another tray on top and fold the edges together to enclose the turkey. Sit the tray on the side of the firepit grill, where it isn’t too hot, and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes. After 1 hour, have a peek inside and look at the underside of the turkey. If it is starting to catch or brown too much, move the tray to the furthest edge of the firepit, so it retains heat and continues to cook without burning. Transfer to a chopping board and rest for 45 minutes. Make the salsa verde while the turkey is resting. Put the parsley in a food processor with the basil, anchovies, and capers. Process for a few seconds to finely chop. With the motor running, add the olive oil until well combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon juice. Taste for seasoning. Carve the turkey and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon salsa verde over the top and scatter with almonds to serve. canberraweekly.com.au

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Trevor Dickinson is commemorating a decade of drawing Canberra with a new publication, The Book of Canberra, and an exhibition at Lyneham’s The Front café.

Trevor Dickinson celebrates a decade of drawing Canberra To commemorate a decade of capturing Canberra in a way only he can, acclaimed artist Trevor Dickinson is marking the milestone with a new book, The Book of Canberra, and a companion exhibition. His new book is a premium quality hardcover publication featuring “pretty well every single drawing” of Canberra he has completed, over 300 works. “I see my work as being an ongoing portrait,” Dickinson said. “It’s like a way of collating what I’ve got now after 10 years and thinking ‘right, where am I going?’. “It’s almost like a bit of a full stop in what I’ve done before I move on to the next stage.” What started out as a modest series of Canberra bus shelter prints during a six-week residency at Megalo Print Studio in 2012 has grown into a whole industry of Canberriana Dickinson has carved out for himself. His bus shelter series has proven widely popular, with mugs, prints, puzzles and books in the homes of thousands of Canberrans near and far. Additionally, he’s received commissions from Lonsdale Street Roasters, Westfield Woden, and, quite synergistically, Transport Canberra, to name a few. “I do really like Canberra, and Canberra’s responded to my work a lot,” he said. His work has resonated here due to Dickinson’s ability to capture the things we locals take for granted; the odd, unusual, and unique landmarks around town that it so often takes an outsider to truly appreciate. “I think people do appreciate that someone 54

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is coming in, and it’s kind of looking at the real Canberra, the Canberra people live in. “That’s what I aim to do, is represent the city people live in and people see.” Created in the ilk of last year’s The Book of Newcastle and Beautiful Bus Shelters of Canberra, Dickinson said he has a longstanding affinity for the form of a book. “I’ve always done the zines,” he said. “I like work you can hold and look at.” Inspired by the picture-heavy, fun, and random books from Monty Python and The Goodies of his childhood in the UK town of Swindon, Dickinson said The Book of Canberra is a “lively portrait” of his work here. “You’d go through it, and you just don’t know what’s on the next page,” he said. “So, I’ve written the book as kind of lively so as you go through it, things pop up as you wouldn’t expect.” While light on text, the gorgeous images are accompanied by a deeply personal account of Dickinson’s connection to Canberra that he does while steering clear of anything saccharine or sentimental. “I just wanted it to be an entertaining book,” he said. “I wanted to make it accessible without dumbing down and without too much art speak.”

‘A DIY Paris salon show feel’

The book’s companion exhibition, titled Fresh Canberra Classics – New Works by Trevor Dickinson, is on show at Lyneham’s Front Café until 3 January. It’s a retrospective of works Dickinson has completed in the 10 years since that fortuitous first

trip to Canberra in early 2012. “When I applied, I hoped Canberra would be an ongoing drawing project, and so far, it’s turned out that way,” he said. Featuring works harking all the way back to his first time in town, the exhibition focuses predominantly on newer pieces created for the book. It includes his well-known and now iconic Clem Cummings bus shelters illustrations, along with other local landmarks like roadside signs, landmarks and institutions churches public art and more, all captured in his distinct style. The works are presented as paste-ups in on boards in different sizes and scales. To give them a “19th century DIY Paris salon show” feel, Dickinson added the fanciest digital gilded frames he could find. “These are handmade work done in the technique of street art, and I wanted that quality about it. “It’s just much more immediate,” he said. “In a way, they’re more objects than framed pictures.” Also visible is the progression of Dickinson as an artist. He started out using no more than eight colours due to his work all being screen printed. His process has always involved drawing the landscapes by hand on paper before scanning them and colouring digitally. “Ten years later and my techniques have got a lot more sophisticated,” he said. “The drawings probably have the same kind of feel, but if you look closer, there’s a lot more going on in the colours.” - Denholm Samaras Dickinson’s books, prints, jigsaw puzzles, mugs, and a 2022 calendar are all available at newcastleproductions.bigcartel.com

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Jess Maree finds her rhythm

Photo Kerrie Brewer

“It didn’t feel real,” said Jess Maree, after she was crowned winner of Can Give Day’s ACTwide singing competition earlier this year. This was a huge and much-needed win. Few would understand how music was a family affair for Jess, though some may recall the family act starring in a 2007 production of High School Musical. “My mum played Ms Darbus, my dad played Coach Bolton, and I was Kelsey. All of us

Jess Maree, winner of the Can Give Day singing contest.

together, playing two weeks of shows in a giant circus tent in Woden Park. “It was one of the weirdest but also most amazing experiences of my life,” she laughed. Jess would go on to study music at both CIT and ANU. Her father couldn’t have been prouder. “Music was a really big passion of his. I think he was always glad that I decided to go down this path too.” Unfortunately, just as Jess’ talent was starting to be recognised, her life was thrown off-key by a devastating decline in her father’s health. “He’d been unwell for a long time, but the last eight years were particularly bad. “It was hard to get my feet grounded for any length of time. Things would kind of start to happen, then my personal life would be derailed, and my music went on the back burner.” She began vocal coaching in 2016, teaching music to children as she searched for her own rhythm. Her father passed away in March. After spending so many of his final moments in hospital, Jess saw the competition to raise

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money for the Canberra Hospital Foundation as an opportunity close to her heart. She sang a self-composed pop ballad, Holes in the canvas. “It’s set in the snow, and this person who has lost someone is trying to find meaning in their own life, trying to just get back to normal. The stages that you go through when you’re grieving,” she smiled, misty-eyed. “The holes in the canvas are them walking in the snow, writing messages and hoping they’ll see them from heaven.” The judges were in awe of her powerful voice, and raw emotion. Moving forward under the mentorship of judge Leo Sayer, with a spot waiting for her in the line-up of 2022’s Canberra Hospital Foundation concert, Jess imagines what her dad would think of her getting her rhythm back. “It sucks, so much, that he isn’t here, but I think he would be very proud.” Her message to others on a shared path is to keep going. “If it makes you happy, just keep going.” - Anja de Rozario

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WIN! The Worst Person in the World film passes Julie (Renate Reinsve) is turning 30 and her life is an existential mess. Several of her talents have gone to waste and her older boyfriend, Aksel (Anders Danielsen Lie) – a successful graphic novelist – is pushing for them to settle down. One night, she gatecrashes a party and meets the young and charming Eivind (Herbert Nordrum). Before long, she has broken up with Aksel and thrown herself into yet another new relationship, hoping for a new perspective on her life. But she will come to realize that some life choices are already behind her. Winner of the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival, The Worst Person in the World (MA15+) is a smart, sexy and funny coming-of-age drama from famed Norwegian director Joachim Trier CW has 10 x The Worst Person in the World in-season double passes to be won.

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To enter, scan the QR code or visit canberraweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find the competition you wish to enter and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Thursday 16 December 2021 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person per giveaway. Entrants must be aged 18+.

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Book talk Jeff Popple reviews three stunning coffee table books for Christmas. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Australia: A Photographic Journey by Scott Leggo Scott Leggo, $70

This gorgeous book about Australia will make for a great Christmas present. Australia: A Photographic Journey, is a large, premium quality, hard cover, coffee table book that is full of fantastic photographs of Australia’s landscape and countryside. From the coast to the outback to the magnificence of the alpine region, Canberran photographer Scott Leggo has captured the essence of the natural beauty of Australia. The 200 photos cover every state and territory and will inspire you to get away and experience more of Australia. The book can be purchased from local bookshops, or direct from Scott Leggo Gallery in Kingston or scottleggo.com.

Twelve Caesars by Mary Beard Princeton University Press, $49.99

Also containing many lavish photographs and illustrations is Twelve Caesars by popular, respected historian Mary Beard. In her usual lucid manner, Beard tells an enthralling story of how images of Roman emperors have influenced art, culture, and the representation of power for more than 2,000 years. Even today political figures are caricatured as modern Julius Caesars being stabbed in the back or as hapless Neros fiddling while Rome burns. Drawing on a wealth of research, and a multitude of paintings and sculptures, Beard explores the importance of portraits in Roman politics and provides interesting insights into famous pieces of art. A fascinating book.

The Best Cat, The Est Cat by Libby Hathorn State Library of NSW, $24.95

Libby Hathorn’s The Best Cat, The Est Cat is a lovely children’s book that also serves as an appealing guide to some of the extraordinary items held by the State Library of New South Wales. Featuring a mysterious talking cat who takes two children on a fun adventure through the Library, the book will entertain and inform young readers. Lovingly illustrated by Rosie Handley, The Best Cat, The Est Cat has ghosts, treasures, and a touch of history, and is a delight to read to children. There are also interesting details on some of the items the children encounter. A terrific picture book.

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Now showing Dune (M) On an ocean planet thousands of years into the future, the popular Duke Leto of House Atreides (Oscar Isaac) is reassigned by the nervous Emperor to replace the brutal House Harkonnen as rulers of the desert planet Arrakis A.K.A ‘Dune’. However, the Harkonnens have other plans. Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel is the grandfather of modern sci-fi, thanks also to Alejandro Jodorowsky’s massive, albeit failed, effort in adapting Dune to the big screen. The Star Wars franchise would not exist if it was not for Dune; warring families, messianic characters, desert/ocean planets and the use of the force. It is ironic

that David Lynch’s 1984 effort was derailed in the aftermath of Star Wars, with the Dune property labelled ‘unfilmable’ since. Learning from Lynch’s failure, Denis Villeneuve has adapted only the first part of the story, with the movie’s generous run-time focusing on the characters and the planet Dune’s fraught political history, geography, and importance; this universe’s only source of the “spice”, a rare substance needed for interstellar space travel. Like Villeneuve’s sequel to Blade Runner, the landscapes are sweeping and the technology dwarfing. The design is minimalistic and tasteful, with many elements of the book taking a backseat to the characters and story. Verdict: A restrained and measured adaptation that may underwhelm newcomers as the source material has been ironically over-mined for decades. 3.5 stars. Viewed at Dendy Cinemas Canberra. - Luke McWilliams | themovieclub.net

NFSA and NLA to expand digital collections The National Film and Sound Archive and National Library of Australia will share in $47 million of federal funding to further their efforts maintaining and growing their digitised collections. The Archive will receive $41.9 million to digitise their extensive audio-visual collection, while $5.7 million will go toward the maintenance and development of the Library’s Trove website. The funding will allow the Archive to digitise and preserve around 240,000 known at-risk audio-visual collection items held by these institutions. Archive CEO, Patrick McIntyre, said the boost in funding will allow them to get ahead of the risks of obsolete playback equipment and deteriorating tape formats. Archive Head of Collection,

Jacqui Uhlmann, said decades of news and popular culture remain in analogue formats, and the NFSA is working hard to digitise it all. “This is a major investment in our future, ensuring we can save thousands of hours of radio, television and film, before it becomes unplayable,” she said. The funding of $5.7 million to the Library will further support Trove operations to 30 June 2023, and allow for technical enhancements to ensure the website’s security and reliability. Trove, launched in 2009, provides online access to more than 6 billion items of Australian and online resources from the Library’s own digital collections and of the many hundreds of partnering organisations. It now receives approximately 30 million visits each year.

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What’s on

EVA-MARIA: Stronger Than Fiction’s final documentary screening for 2021 at Dendy Canberra, Civic, 12 December 4.30pm; dendy.com.au

SESAME STREET CIRCUS SPECTACULAR: Christmas Edition featuring Sesame Street characters and international circus stars at the Majura Park big top, until 23 December; sesamestreetcircus.com.au

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

CHRIS UHLMANN: Gives a keynote address on Australia’s identity crisis at the launch of ACU’s Ethos, Thursday 9 December 6.30pm, Haydon Hall, Forrest; acu.edu.au LIGHTBULB IMPROV: A night of Christmas comedy, completely made up on the spot, 9 December 7pm, Smiths Alternative, Civic; tickets $15 at smithsalternative.com DANIEL CHAMPAGNE: The young singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso plays The Street, City West, Friday 10 December; thestreet.org.au LILLIAN ALBAZI: The Melbourne jazz vocalist is touring her new album, After Image, and plays the National Press Club, 10 December 6pm; lillianalbazi.com ISLA PATTERSON: The local watercolour artist is holding an open studio, Christmas exhibition and sale of paintings at 10 Mainoru Place, Hawker, 10-12 December 10am-4pm; 6254 5941. AARWUN GALLERY: The Gold Creek art space hosts Ken Knight’s 2021 exhibition Flow & Ebb, 10 December-9 January; aarwungallery.com AINSLIE AND GORMAN ARTS CENTRE: Features a stellar line-up of local and interstate musicians at the A+G Gorman Sessions and Ainslie Salon concert series including Aphir, HTRK, Rasa Daukus, Lilly Morris + more; agac.com.au 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

CRAFT ACT: The Civic gallery hosts two exhibitions, Transformation and CO:LAB until 14 December; craftact.org.au Jeffrey Smart at the National Gallery of Australia from 11 December.

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 A POOCH AFFAIR 2021: A ‘pawsome’ doggy day out proudly supporting RSPCA ACT at Exhibition Park in Canberra, 11 December 10am-3pm; $15 entry via trybooking.com/BTMTB CANBERRA GEEK MARKETS: A festive shopping destination for the geek (or geeks) in your life at the Coorong Pavilion, EPIC, 11 December 10am4pm; canberrageekmarkets.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

COMEDY CLUB AT THE CIVIC PUB: Josh Earl headlines comedy at the Braddon venue, Wednesday 15 December 7.30pm; comedyact.com.au TREVOR DICKINSON: The acclaimed artist’s new exhibition Fresh Canberra Classics at The Front Café, Lyneham until 3 January; frontgallerycafe.com DAVID HELFGOTT IN CONCERT: The famous piano virtuoso will grace the Canberra Theatre stage, 16 December 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au RANDY FELTFACE: Everyone’s favourite feltfaced comedian is bringing his finest hour of stand-up to The Street, City West, 16 December 8.30pm; thestreet.org.au CHOIRBOYS: Celebrate the release of their new LP Feels Good at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, Thursday 16 December; royalhotelqbn.com/events HOPE: A secret Braidwood swimming hole is celebrated in this summer exhibition at Studio Altenburg, Braidwood, 17 December-29 January; studioaltenburg.com.au

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

PHOENIX COLLECTIVE: Perform their final program of 2021, Much ado about Nothing, 17 December 6pm and 7.30pm at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest; phoenixcollective.com.au

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

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Near and far gift guide Shop your way this Christmas, supporting locals at home or having the perfect gift come from away. WITH FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

Idea #3 Statement purse Shocker, we know. However, you can make a forever-memory this holiday by giving a special someone in your life (or yourself) a Christmas themed piece that will always bring back the moment. The key here is subtlety, no baubles. Local: These subtly festive diamonds from Diamonds Manuka evoke Christmas colours whilst maintaining a soft sophistication. Manuka Arcade, Shop 4/22 Franklin St, Griffith

Willow bag $479 Arpelle

Who really wants a drab accessory on their arm? Splurge on a totally unique piece that you can’t justify buying at any other time of year.

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Local: 100% leather inside and out, the Willow bag from Canberra’s own Arpelle is unique for its construction and trendy takeaway box silhouette. Arpelle-Cuir Laine, Westfield Woden

G-Timeless watch $1,575 cosette.com.au

Contactless: On the other hand, the Mostro linen carry on by ELK is Mostro linen carryon about as much of a statement that $189 a bag can be print-wise, for the au.elkthelabel.com fashionista in your life.

Contactless: The Gucci G-timeless is embellished in their signature gold stars that are sure to make your gift outshine any other.

Idea #4 Summer sandals Controversial opinion, but you can’t wear thongs everywhere. As the weather heats up, spend a little more on sandals that are cute as well as comfortable.

Idea #2 Killer Christmas party outfit CEO Amanda Rose says the key to being the belle of the staff party is conversational pieces, like a sparkly top or colourful dress. Deck your lady out in the finest near and far has to offer.

Local: Escala Shoes find femininity in attention to detail, rather than the height of the heel. Their quality has allowed them to quietly maintain a boutique in Canberra for over 20 years. 21 Bougainville St, Griffith

Local: Debbie Maree’s fashion boutique is a gem for classy and unique pieces, like this Champagne top and Maude pleat skirt. 232B Crawford St, Queanbeyan Contactless: Eye-catching patterns like these are sure to snag every eye in the room, while remaining work appropriate.

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Contactless: Plot twist! Happy Fit offers contactless delivery, and they are a Canberra business. Happy Fit is also podiatrist-run, meaning shoes like these white Zieras are the best soles you can possibly offer your feet and ankles. 10/146 Scollay St, Greenway

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Ziera XW Kristoff $229.95 Happy Fit

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Style file: Willow Smith Long gone are the days when an adorable baby Willow Smith first debuted on her dad’s hip in I Am Legend. The 21-year-old punk princess is now wowing the world with her vocals, and signature style of chic eclecticism.

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At the WILLOW concert earlier this month, she rocked a quirky tee in a way only Willow can.

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What we’re talking about All the latest in fashion, health and beauty. The fi rst ever Australia-based study to examine thyroid cancer risk, found one in five future thyroid cancers are linked to excess weight. The study, published in the International Journal of Cancer and led by UNSW’s Dr Maarit Laaksonen, discovered obesity has doubled in Australia in the last 20 years, and as a result, overweight and obesity will be associated with 10,000 thyroid cancers in the next decade. Presently, 75 per cent of Australian men and 60 per cent of Australian women are overweight or obese. Dr Laaksonen said while thyroid cancer is currently two to three times more common in women, this can be expected to change in the upcoming decade, likely due to the higher rates of obesity in men. For both sexes, avoiding excess weight, should be a priority for thyroid cancer prevention. Specsavers Canberra is selling limitededition glasses and sunglasses featuring the artwork of contemporary Aboriginal artist and

Yuin woman, Rheanna Lotter. $25 from each pair sold will go towards The Fred Hollows Foundation, to continue their work closing the gap in Indigenous eye health. Ms Lotter said that empowering Indigenous communities to look after their eye health is also about rebuilding trust. “By coming together, we enable the acknowledgement of our past, and move towards a more united future.”

Filipina-Australian artist Mel Stringer, famous for her comics featuring curvy girls full of attitude, has partnered with Impala on the new Hera Cruiserboard. The metallic purple trucks and design featuring adorable neon friends chilling at the skatepark is true to Stringer’s quirky style. The brand is also in partnership with National Forest Foundation, with three trees planted for every one harvested in making the skateboards.

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DIY bamboo Christmas tree Looking to create something different to the traditional Christmas tree this year? Or maybe you’re wanting to be more sustainable and avoid a plastic tree? Festive DIY influencer Geneva Vanderzeil and Bunnings have the ideal solution - get creative and make yourself the cutest homemade, garden screen Christmas tree!

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You’ll need: Bamboo garden screen Painting tape Scissors Large paint brush Paint (at least three colours for the tree, star, and baubles)

Step 1: Using painting tape, create a triangle on the garden screen and cut out the shape of the tree.

Step 2: Pull together the wires at the top of the garden screen to create a hook for the tree to hang from.

Step 3: Use the large brush to paint the front of the tree your chosen colour and let dry.

Step 4: Cut out circles from the cardboard for the baubles and a star for the top of the tree.

Step 5: Paint the baubles and star with your chosen colours.

Step 6: On the back of the star, use a ruler and butter knife to score an indent from each point straight down. Fold along the scorings to create dimension in the star.

Step 7: Once everything is dry, use wire to hang baubles and blu-tac to stick the star onto the tree.

Step 8: Zigzag the fairy lights onto the tree.

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Do-it-yourself and upcycling queen, Geneva Vanderzeil, is an artistic genius when it comes to home projects and crafty decorations. After collaborating with Bunnings to create her own take on the traditional Christmas tree, Geneva shares with Canberra Weekly how she gets inspired for her DIY projects and what she’s looking forward to these holidays. “To find my DIY ideas, I love looking online, in magazines and in old craft books,” Geneva says. With Christmas just around the corner, it’s that time of year to dust off the decorations and make your home as festive as you like – and her top tip for this is to just get creative! “I’m all about getting creative in my space. I love to make, update and refresh things I have around me, it’s such a great time to get creative!” she says. The Bunnings Christmas tree is one of Geneva’s creations and she’s delighted with how the finished product turned out. “I’m so into the idea of creative

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Christmas trees, so every year I try to come up with a new idea. I found the perfect garden screen at Bunnings that was crying out for an update, and I love how it turned out!” she says. When it comes to Christmas Day traditions, Geneva says it’s all about getting together with her family. “I came from an environmentally minded family, so we were into making our own natural decorations and hand making gifts. I carry that sentiment to this day!” she smiles. “I can’t wait to get together with my extended family, and then have some downtime with our new little family of four – we have a sixmonth-old baby. Seeing Christmas through my kids’ eyes is such a joy!” If you’re wanting to be more

sustainable this Christmas, Geneva has some top tips to help you get into the DIY and upcycling groove. “This time of year is so great for taking some time out to make something, and there are so many things, big and small you can do. Little gifts are a great place to start, along with decorations and wrapping paper. DIYing things for your tablesape is also very fun and effective,” she says. “I definitely try to make presents where I can, I find that it’s so easy to personalise little items – an updated notebook or personalised bottle of olive oil is such a personal and memorable gift.” For more directions and video instructions, visit @genevavanderzeil on Instagram. canberraweekly.com.au

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Contemporary comfort Kambah 43 Maxworthy Street With panoramic views stretching across the Tuggeranong Valley to the Brindabellas, 43 Maxworthy Street is a light-filled, impressive family home with stunning features, and recent renovations making it comfortable and modern. Stylish and spacious, the generous living, dining and second family room flow through to the large kitchen boasting Caesarstone benchtops, a dishwasher, induction cook top and top of the range oven. The layout is perfect for the growing family, with three bedrooms located on the top floor, while the remaining three bedrooms are nestled downstairs in the generous, contemporary granny flat with its own, separate entrance, foyer and character-filled kitchen. The upstairs bedrooms are oversized and feature built-in wardrobes with plenty of space, and full-length windows with block-out blinds, sheer blinds as well as curtains. Tastefully renovated, 66

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the main bathroom boasts a freestanding bath, matte black fittings, and plantation shutters. The gardens are a work of art with an entertainer’s deck boasting a leafy outlook, established trees, and room for flower beds, garden beds, veggie patches, play spaces, climbing walls, slides and a swing, and even a cosy firepit area. Extra features include brandnew flooring, reverse cycle airconditioning throughout the home, multiple entertaining areas, 6kw solar system, and renovated bathrooms.

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3 Ewart Street, Yarralumla

$3,330,000 Cream

70/40 Kings Canyon Street, Harrison

$750,000

Independent

29 Carstensz Street, Griffith

$1,948,000 LJ Hooker

5A Waghorn Street, Gungahlin

$730,000

LJ Hooker

12 Tullaroop St, Duffy

$1,875,000 Independent

33E Madgwick Street, Coombs

$712,000

McGrath

12 Tullaroop Street, Duffy

$1,875,000 Independent

45 Dalkin Crescent, Casey

$710,000

Luton

13 Duffy Street, Ainslie

$1,675,000 LJ Hooker

18/40 Henry Kendall, Franklin

$706,500

One Agency

9 De Grey Place, Kaleen

$1,577,000 LJ Hooker

11/33 Tenison-Woods Circuit, Bonython $700,000

LJ Hooker

8 Tubb Place, Pearce

$1,562,000 Hive

108 Burrumarra Avenue, Ngunnawal

$695,000

New Door

126 Fernleigh Drive, Googong

$1,521,000 Upside

6 Pomeroy Street, Dunlop

$695,000

Luton

27 Nunan Crescent, Oxley

$1,511,000 Ray White

23/128 Easty Street, Phillip

$681,100

Independent

14 Wunderlich Street, Gungahlin

$1,500,000 Independent

6/1 Biddlecombe Street, Pearce

$681,000

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Agent

5 Ray Ellis Crescent, Forde

$1,450,000 Blackshaw

97 Tredwell Street, Strathnairn

$670,000

New Door

6 Cadell Street, Downer

$1,425,000 Luton

8 Dane Close, Calwell

$670,000

Luton

51 Archibald Street, Lyneham

$1,363,500 Hive

86/45 West Row, City

$668,000

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30 Freda Bennett Circuit, Nicholls

$1,285,000 Luton

12A Crocker Place, Monash

$650,000

Luton

Justin Taylor 0414 701 465 Dimi Romero 0434 968 209 McGrath Canberra Sat 11 Dec 12.45pm

13 Carslaw Street, Chifley

$1,180,000 Sadil Quinlan

5 Sisely Street, MacGregor

$650,000

LJ Hooker

5 Monfries Place, Nicholls

$1,160,000 Carter + Co

58/36 Dulcie Holland Crescent, Moncrieff$640,000

LJ Hooker

63 Cultivation Street, Harrison

$1,135,000 Independent

22/2 Yule Street, Amaroo

$620,000

Independent

42 Ken Herde Crescent, Taylor

$1,121,000 New Door

10/16 Macpherson St, O’Connor

$616,000

Independent

53 Jorgensen Street, Moncrieff

$1,110,000 Luton

4/1 Bon Scott Crescent, Moncrieff

$615,000

Ray White

37 Essie Coffey Street, Bonner

$1,086,000 One Agency

3/32 Narryer Close, Palmerston

$611,000

Independent

33 Sheaffe St, Holder

$1,080,000 Independent

20/15 Howitt Street, Kingston

$550,000

LJ Hooker

9 Betty Maloney Crescent, Banks

32 Gallagher Street, Kambah

$1,027,000 Ray White

24 McElhone Court, Belconnen

$545,000

LJ Hooker

6 Loddon Street, Kaleen

$1,025,000 LJ Hooker

304/1 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin $540,000

Impact

229 Maribyrnong Avenue, Kaleen

$1,020,000 McGrath

40/1 Gordon Street, City

$500,000

Independent

Agent

49 Britten-Jones Drive, Holt

$955,000

Upside

102 / 148 Flemington Road, Harrison

$490,000

Impact

127 Ross Smith Crescent, Scullin

$951,000

Independent

4/13-15 Morisset Street, Queanbeyan

$465,000

Ray White

317/15 Kerridge St, Kingston

$950,000

Independent

28/51 Leahy Close, Narrabundah

$460,000

Blackshaw

317/15 Kerridge Street, Kingston

$950,000

Independent

35/22 Archibald Street, Lyneham

$446,000

Luton

Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong Sat 11 Dec 1.30pm

21 Baskerville Street, Chisholm

$946,000

Maria Selleck

431/81 Cooyong Street, Reid

$445,000

Independent

10 Courtneidge Street, Dunlop

$943,000

LJ Hooker

43/15 Coranderrk St, City

$430,000

Independent

8 Murrung Crescent, Ngunnawal

$940,000

Upside

17/1 Surprize Pl, Phillip

$420,000

Independent

6 Dashwood Retreat, Bonython

$900,000

Luton

30/126 Thynne Street, Bruce

$420,000

LJ Hooker

5/19 Ebenezer Street, Bonython

$890,000

Hodgkinson

3/14 Yarrow Street, Queanbeyan East

$406,000

Luton

22 Boswell Crescent, Florey

$885,000

LJ Hooker

2/30 Springvale Drive, Hawker

$400,000

LJ Hooker

4 Tea Gardens, Gungahlin

$850,500

McGrath

103/99 Eastern Valley Way, Belconnen

$382,000

Independent

7 Garrong Avenue, Queanbeyan

$830,000

Blackshaw

139/72 College St, Belconnen

$370,000

Independent

7 Jindivik Place, Scullin

$800,000

Blackshaw

250/64 College St

$362,888

Independent

55 Wilhelmi Crescent, Banks

$770,500

Ray White

20/57 Benjamin Way, Belconnen

$360,000

LJ Hooker

Agent

22 Raiwalla Court, Ngunnawal

$760,000

inStyle

1913/120 Eastern Valley Way, Belconnen $351,000

7 Barlow Street, Scullin

$760,000

LJ Hooker

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

13 Callus Street, Forde

Auction

67 Donald Horne Circuit, Franklin

Independent

Auction

Anika and Peter Carey 0429 487 939 Luton Dickson Wed 15 Dec 5pm

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New build-to-rent development City Hill gains $380M office at Denman Prospect blocks Molonglo Valley will see a new affordable housing initative, built and designed solely for Canberran renters, by Capital Estate Developments in partnership with Jega. ‘The Borough’ in Denman Prospect will be developed over three stages and 370 of the dwellings will be built on the eastern side of Holborow Avenue in Denman North, while 330 units will be built further up the hill. Designed by four different architects, DNA, AMC, Oztal, and DKO, the dwellings will be close to amenities and public transport, there will be communal spaces for the residents to enjoy and exclusive residents-only areas. Provisions for temporary businesses including pop-up food trucks, entertainment and community services will also be included in the multi-use precinct. It is hoped the first stages will be completed in early 2024, and all of Denman North will continue to have mandatory solar panels on every residential dwelling. Capital Estate Development’s managing director, Stephen Byron, said part of the success of Denman is the affordable housing aspect. “It was very important to make sure a portion of the houses are affordable. Already 20 per cent of the homes in Denman, 400 out of the 2000, meet the ACT Government’s affordability threshold,” Mr Byron said. “We see that there’s another part of the market that is being missed and that’s affordable rentals – people who are not yet ready or can’t afford to own their own home but who could afford to rent it, and so the affordability rentals will be 20 per cent below the market rent and they’ll be able to have long term leases for one, two, four or five years.” He said the precinct is designed with the future in mind, and will incorporate solar panels, EV charging stations, drone landing zones, grey water management, sustainable building materials, and community gardens. “It’s going to be state of the art and it’s going to think about the way in which people live and the way we embrace technology and our environmentally sustainable future,” Mr Byron said. He said their ethos is to “be a socially 68

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The Borough at Denman Prospect will feature contemporary and sustainable designs, with affordable housing options for renters. Image supplied.

responsible developer that’s committed to helping our community” which is why they’ve made a percentage of the rentals affordable. “Across the whole suburb, 20 per cent of the rentals are affordable and that’s the highest of any suburb that’s ever been developed in Canberra,” he said. “Other suburbs, like Whitlam or Lawson, they sometimes aspire for chunks of them to be 20 per cent, but we’ve got 20 per cent across the whole of Denman Prospect.” ACT Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, Yvette Berry, said she was excited to hear about the project. “As we’ve seen Denman Prospect grow, Denman Prospect and the Capital Estate Group have been looking at different and innovational ways to deliver housing for people regardless of their background so that everybody can have a great place to live,” Ms Berry said. “I think affordable rental projects like this one are something new for us here in the ACT, but we want to be innovative, and we need to be. The last couple of years have certainly turned housing development, affordable or otherwise, completely on its head and so we need to think differently about how we deliver homes for everyone.” Director of Project Delivery at Denman Prospect, Nick McDonald Crowley, said he knew they needed to address housing affordability and the build-to-rent scheme for this new housing initative has come off the back of concepts used at Kingsborough in Kingston.

Set to be completed in the second half of 2023, a new $380 million commercial office complex will be developed by Morris Property Group and designed by local architects Guida Moseley Brown. The complex will rise six levels at Vernon Circle, and the ground floor will be home to a range of cafés and retail outlets. A three-level carpark being built under the site is set to open next year. Developed across two buildings, the 34,000sqm of space will be the first building for Morris Property Group’s City Hill parkland development of the wider Section 100 site. Morris Property Group director, Barry Morris, said One City Hill meets the needs of a contemporary workforce with office accommodation standards and “striking architecture”. “The building has been designed with the future workforce in mind, focusing on sustainability, Covid-safe building design, and providing spaces to facilitate the work-life balance,” Mr Morris said.

New loan commitments see investors return New property investor loan commitments rose by 1.1 per cent in October 2021 (seasonally adjusted), according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) report released on 2 December. Investment loans have risen to near record levels, and Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) president, Adrian Kelly, said it’s positive news to see mum and dad investors returning to the market. The value of new loan commitments for investor housing, according to the ABS, has been on the rise for 12 consecutive months hitting a high of $9.7 billion in October. This is the highest level for new loan commitments since the previous all-time highest record in April 2015.

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Nestled in nature Fisher 21 Andamooka Street Originally constructed in 1971, this gem of a family home is nestled among native trees and surrounded by mature gardens in a quiet loop street in the sought-after suburb of Fisher. Exuding vintage charm, this abode boasts incredible views spanning across Weston Creek over to Parliament House and Black Mountain Taylor. Your imagination will run wild in the wonderous garden with so much potential to make it the yard of your dreams. There is a magnificent elm tree, and just wait until next year when the jonquils and daffodils bloom. The vendor has also provided a sketch of a 19m pool designed for the backyard available to any potential buyer (but ACTPLA approval will

need to be sought). The main entry leads into the cosy living room where daylight spills in through the spacious windows, then flowing through to the large kitchen and dining space featuring beautiful timber cabinetry. A stunning entertainer’s pergola leads out from the dining room, perfect for summer evenings watching the sunset. Next to the solid timber staircase leading to the top floor is a perfectly placed Eureka slow combustion fireplace. The mix of modern and nostalgic styling is one of a kind with the brandnew flooring flowing underfoot, walls freshly painted in neutral colours, and retro green tiling in the bathroom and laundry.

The flexible floorplan suits a growing or intergenerational family with its six bedrooms, three located on each floor of the home. The upstairs bedrooms and bathroom were added as an extension in 1981, and the outdoor studio/garden room approval was completed in 1997. The long list of extra features includes a 10,000-litre water tank for the garden and veggie patch, tandem garage with rollerdoor access to the back garden,

Colorbond roof, and a curved driveway for additional parking.

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0.5 Fri 10 Dec 1pm Fri 10 Dec 12.30-1pm Christine Shaw 0405 135 009

Blackshaw Manuka (02) 6295 2433

The grass is greener at RAMS. You could get a $4,000 rebate1 when you refinance with us. Apply by 28/02/22. Min loan amount $250k, Owner Occupier with Principal and Interest repayments and Investment Loans. T&Cs apply.

RAMS Home Loan Centre ACT Central 10 Rudd Street, Canberra

Neil Harlock 0423 840 250

More Information: Credit criteria, fees and charges apply. 1Offer is current as at 1 December 2021 and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. For new refinance applications received between 1 December 2021 and 28 February 2022 and settle by 30 April 2022. Offer available for Owner Occupier with Principal and Interest repayments and Investment Loans. Min. Loan $250k. Limit of 1 $4,000 rebate per settled refinance application regardless of the number of loans involved. This offer is not available in conjunction with the New Purchase Buyer $1,000 Rebate. Excludes Owner Occupier Interest Only, Line of Credit Loans, residential lending originated under family or company trusts and switches and refinances of home loans within the Westpac Group (St.George, Westpac, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA). Split loans are counted as one settled home loan regardless of the number of splits. Rebate will be automatically deposited into the home loan account within 60 days after settlement. If the home loan has a fixed interest rate, the rebate will count towards the prepayment threshold. Tax consequences may arise from this promotion for investors and customers should seek independent advice on any taxation matters. RAMS Home Loan Centre ACT Central is owned and operated by ACT Central Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN 95 619 745 416. RAMS Financial Group Pty Ltd ABN 30 105 207 538, AR 405465 Australian Credit Licence 388065. Credit Provider & issuer of RAMS Deposit Products: Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714. 22097/1221

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6 Brid Place Lyons Harmoniously blending sleek, sophisticated design with

The home offers easy access to Local schools, Westfield

sized entertainer offers the perfect lifestyle for a range

position through to the modernized spaces, everything

the comforts of modern family living, This generously

of people, from a large family with older kids looking to have their own space to the multi generational family

in need of separate living areas; you will find it all here.

Woden and a range of local shops. From the elevated

about this home feels right. Inspect today as properties

with this much character and of this calibre are difficult to find.

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

• North facing to the rear

• Quiet Cul de sac backing Oakey hill reserve • Ducted gas heating and cooling • Grey iron bark solid timber floor

• Triple garage plus double carport

• Self contained studio with kitchen, bathroom and fireplace.

1156m2

For Sale $1,950,000+ _______________________________________________ View Saturday 11th Dec 10:30-11:00AM _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473 444 666 Sam Walker 0434 962 490 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

10/10 Coolac Place Braddon This well presented, bright and spacious

apartment, located in a private, peaceful

cul-de-sac is larger than most 1 bedroom apartments and utilises space very well.

You will be spoilt by this location, close to green spaces, Canberra city and even a convenience store across the road!

• Large 1 bedroom apartment • 56m2 of internal living • Granite bench tops • Dishwasher • Electric cooking • Reverse cycle air conditioning • North Facing living/bedroom/balcony

For Sale _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Dec from 11:30am - 12:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Grenfell 0424 858 529 Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

104/10 Thynne Street Bruce This incredibly presented apartment, in one of the best locations in Canberra is an ideal buying opportunity for an investor or first home buyer. Upon entering this apartment, you are greeted with open plan living, two good sized bedrooms with built ins and the master with en-suite that will take your breath

• Huge balcony with grassy outlook • Open plan living

• Two secure underground side by side car spots

• Close to Schools and shops • Secure apartment access

For Sale _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Dec at 10:00am-10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Lukas Cole 0432 289 618

away. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

6 Valli Place Chapman

Your chance to break into the exclusive suburb of

• Great structure to renovate or refurbish

Chapman is here! Great bones, a huge 800m2

• Large block, perfect site for a rebuild

block and practical layout deliver a multitude of

• Ducted gas heating throughout and aircon to

options to the astute buyer. Rescue it and make it

lounge room

your forever home or rebuild in the perfect family

• Plenty of in house and under house storage

location.

• Secure carport with remote entry

Auction Sat, 18th Dec at 1:30pm _______________________________________________ View Contact agent to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

• In-ground swimming pool in need of TLC All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

523/8 Cape Street Dickson

Indulge in easy-care living within a resort

• Walk in robe in main bedroom

apartment. Quality finishes & an

• Pool & Gym access

setting with this sensational loft-style

abundance of natural light are on show throughout the two-storey layout that includes an upper-level bedroom, bathroom & walk-in robe.

• One secure storage cage • Movie theatre

• Double glazed windows

• Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning &

Auction Tue, 21st Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sun, 12th Dec at 11:45am - 12:15pm _______________________________________________ Agent Jason Hall 0475 983 079

heating

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

56 Dumaresq Street Dickson This beautiful house in Dickson offers more

• Stainless steel appliances

than just 'four walls and a roof'. It offers a family

• European triple glazed argon filled PVC

home, spacious granny flat, and a large

windows & doors in house and granny flat

backyard with plenty of room to run around

• Original wooden floorboards

and play - which these days can be hard to

• Two entertaining decks

come by. It offers a lifetime of memories,

• High-grade roof insulation

entertaining and plenty of space.

• Chicken run

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 22nd Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Dec at 10:30am - 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Ryan Hedley 0458 440 375 Stephanie Lang 0415 522 087 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

34/60 Copland Drive Evatt Situated in the leafy highly sought after 'Woollahra Gardens', this inviting three bedroom ensuite

• Three spacious bedrooms; Two with built in robes

townhouse represents a superb opportunity for first

• En-suite in master bedroom

home buyers, professional couples or astute property

• Under stair storage

investors looking for a low maintenance property

• Internal access from garage

living in an ultra-convenient location close to all that

• Front and rear courtyards are designed for

Belconnen has to offer.

Auction Wed, 22nd Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Dec at 9:00am-9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Lukas Cole 0432 289 618

maximum privacy and minimal maintenance

LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

115/189 Gorman Drive Googong This modern, centrally-located and beautifully-

• Two spacious bedrooms with built in robes

presented apartment is located in the very

• Master bedroom with modern ensuite & balcony

popular 'Vista Apartments'; one of Googong's

• Large main bathroom & European style laundry

highest points offering beautiful mountain views.

• Large well appointed kitchen with Bosch appliances

Ideally located above the commercial precinct,

• Open plan living with balconys with views

this well-proportioned apartment will attract first

• Two secure car spaces with storage & lift access

home buyers & investors alike.

• Close proximity to local shops & amenities

For Sale _______________________________________________ View Contact the Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119

LJ Hooker Woden/Weston 6288 8888

183/8 Limburg Way Greenway A wide range of buyers will adore the

spacious and light-filled layout with two

bedrooms, two bathrooms and an openplan living zone that will serve as the hub of the home.

• Open plan living • Main bedroom opens out to the balcony • Split system air conditioning • Large 31m2 covered balcony with lake views • Living size: 76m2 • Balcony size: 31m2

Auction | Online Tue, 21st Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Dec 9:00am - 9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Jason Hall 0475 983 079

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

74/77 Gozzard Street Gungahlin This two-bedroom apartment opens you

• Reverse cycle air-conditioning

kitchen and open living room giving you a

• Intercom access

up seamlessly into a sun-drenched

sense of warmth and closure. You are gifted with two generously sized

bedrooms both with their very own builtin robes, and a bathroom to match.

• Open plan living • LED down lights

• Tenanted until 10/6/2022

• Rent income $450.00 to $470.00 a week

For Sale _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Dec at 10:00am-10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Alex Ogbonna 0423 535 024

LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

49 Moonlight Avenue Harrison A beautiful, spacious family home with

•

North facing living spaces

offering plenty of space, you can easily

•

Walk-in pantry

room for all. Perfect for entertaining and imagine video games in one room, sport

on the tv in the next, whilst dinner is being prepared with a beer or glass of wine on the barbeque outside.

• • • • •

Stainless steel appliances Gas cooking

Two living areas

Reverse ducted heating and cooling

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 22nd Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Dec from 12:00pm - 12:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Ryan Hedley 0458 440 375

Beautiful polished wooden floorboards

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

22 Cazaly Close Holt

Situated on a quiet battle-axe block, built

• Living size: 134m2

functional floorplan where the bedrooms

• Rates: $2,238 pa

by AV Jennings with wooden floors and a are separated from the living space.

• Year built: 1973

• Land tax: $2,864 pa • UV: $274,000

875

Auction | On site Sat, 18th Dec at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Dec at 12:15pm - 12:45pm _______________________________________________ Agent Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072 Carly Clough 0419 296 458 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

4/174 Ellerston Avenue Isabella Plains Located in the boutique estate Klara Park this well presented three bedroom, ensuite townhouse will tick

• Private front courtyard adjacent to two beautiful mop top trees and hedging

a lot of boxes and is the perfect first home for a young

• Ducted gas heating and Evaporative cooling

couple or family. This flat single level townhouse is

• Double garage with internal access

equally suitable for those wishing to downsize and is

• New carpet in the bedrooms and living room

conveniently located close to public transport and the

• Renovated ensuite and main bathroom

shopping precinct of Tuggeranong Town Centre.

• Small estate of 13 townhouses

Auction Sat, 18th Dec at 12pm _______________________________________________ View Contact agents to view _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

7 Hinkler Street Scullin

For 51 years this has been a much loved family

• 686sqm fully fenced block

home and has seen generations come and go.

• Enclosed carport, double garage & additional

Now it is time for a new family's chapter!

storage shed

On a private block with plenty of play space for the

• 3 spacious bedrooms & a renovated bathroom

kids. There have been some updates to the home

• Slow combustion Fireplace, R/C Air con & ducted gas

but it still retains plenty of character that Scullin is famous for. Come and fall in love!

heating

Auction Wed, 15th Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 11th Dec at 11:00 - 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Sandra Masters 0416 121 155

• Wonderful pocket of Scullin, so close to everything!

LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

19 Sullivan Crescent Wanniassa Perched high on Wanniassa's premier street, this

• Immaculate 200m2 four bedroom family home

spectacular home is a design lover's dream. Set

• Stunning master with luxurious ensuite

over two levels, the modern interior has been

• Expansive living areas across formal lounge, dining

updated to the highest standard with top quality finishes. Thoughtful, sophisticated design has created a home your family will fall in love with.

and family room • State of the art designer kitchen with top quality Miele stainless steel appliances

Auction Sat, 18th Dec at 10:30am _______________________________________________ View Saturday 11 December 10:00 – 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Patrick Kinnane 0430 435 330

• Spectacular spotted gum timber flooring All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

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Experience a secure low maintenance lifestyle Located in the heart of Deakin, just 300m from the shops and close to medical facilities, The Grange retirement village offers you independent living in your own private home without the hassle of the building maintenance. We’ll even change the light bulbs for you. Join the vibrant and welcoming community where you can live life your way. Take part in the many social activities or interest groups in the village. Keep fit at one of the regular exercise classes, the indoor pool or the many walking tracks nearby including Red Hill. Indulge your passion for culture at the many museums and galleries close by.

This large 2-bedroom apartment includes: • • • • • • •

a spacious open plan kitchen, living and dining newly renovated kitchen with stone benchtops master bedroom and ensuite large balcony Main bathroom/internal laundry split air conditioning internal access to a secure car park

No stamp duty or building insurance required

Ready to move in now

Call for an appointment Monday to Friday on 02 6282 1782

www.thegrangedeakin.com.au | 67 McGregor St, Deakin ACT 2600

Wandering through the beautiful, established, and well-loved gardens, 6 Hooper Crescent embraces you with a sense of relaxation and peace. Love and care have gone into the roots of this home, giving the 1066sqm parcel of land, a different feel to the usual offering.

Flynn 6 Hooper Crescent 4 bed. 2 bath. 2 car 0.5 EER Auction Saturday 18th December 10am onsite View Saturday 11th December 11:00 – 11:30am Sunday 12th December 11:00 – 11:30am CONTACT

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

FEATURES • Freshly painted interiors highlight sleek modern finishes • Choice of living zones include family room flowing outdoors • Generous undercover deck and paved area for entertaining • Irrigated established gardens, fishpond and water feature • Updated kitchen boasts stainless gas stove and dishwasher • Four bedrooms with new carpets, master with an ensuite • Fourth bedroom has been converted to a dressing room, could be converted back easily • Air conditioning, ducted heating, timber floors, vast storage • Separate studio ideal as rumpus/teen retreat or home office or additional bedroom • Double garage, triple off street parking

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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, this 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 11th 11:30-12:15pm Tuesday 14th 5:15-6pm

Office

Manuka 6295 2433

Agent

Gillian Thorn 0416 017 072

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 5009

Woden 6282 8686

bed rooms

bath rooms

568 Northbourne Avenue Light Filled Home in Perfect Location

car spaces

Just a hop, skip and a jump from the nearest tram stop, this light filled red brick classic Canberra 3 bedroom home is minutes from Dickson and close to Civic, ANU and the Australian Catholic University. Located across the road from the Yowani Golf Club, it’s also an easy drive to Belconnen and Gungahlin Town Centres.

Downer

3 bedrooms

1bathroom

1carspace

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Sally Strang 0410 626 731 sally@homebyholly.com.au

This is the perfect opportunity for you to secure a highly sought after inner North property that is move-in ready. It is an ideal investment or cosy home with its spacious fully renovated kitchen, refurbished bathroom, freshly laid carpet and with built-in-robes in each bedroom. It also has a large covered outdoor entertaining area – ideal for summer barbeques and parties, and a fire pit in a separate paved garden area.

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Ash Costello 0410 626 731 ash@homebyholly.com.au

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BATEMANS BAY Deep Creek Dam Road A unique opportunity to lease the Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens Café Batemans Bay. A well-established up and running café with huge growth potential and low working hours. The café is so popular you need to book a seat and you can see why after its recent renovation this picturesque café is nestled amongst the gardens. Large modern open plan indoor sitting area with ample outdoor verandah seating. Operating hours are set at Wednesday to Sunday 9am - 4pm and every day on Public Holidays and NSW school holidays. There is a coffee waiting area at the side of the cafe and nearby amenities are available for shared use. The current lessee is retiring, and the space is ready for an energetic experienced operator.

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Providing a turnkey location Building recently undergone extensive renovations Includes full working kitchen, appliances, and restaurant furniture 5 day per week business Beautiful location and amazing ambiance Growth potential Area internal 116 sqm Area outdoor 115 sqm Air Conditioning Cleaning including toilets and windows are maintained by Council

Price: Expressions of Interest Contact Robert McBride 0412 413 727 enquiries@mcbridecommercial.com www.mcbridecommercial.com

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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, assistance with regular medication reminders 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.

Each apartment comes with: • a spacious living/dining area • a kitchenette including a fridge and microwave • master bedroom and a large ensuite • balcony or courtyard • individually controlled reverse cycle air conditioning • internal access to our Leisure Centre, Murray House.

Call for an appointment Monday to Friday on 02 6282 1782

www.thegrangedeakin.com.au | 67 McGregor St, Deakin ACT 2600

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.

21 Snodgrass Crescent, Kambah ACT 2902 Live life your way

6 Barlings Drive Tomakin South Coast NSW

It’s all about the Lifestyle The current owners of this stunning home have created in essence your own private resort. Featuring an undercover pool and spa, full-sized tennis court, games room, filtered ocean views, endless garaging/ storage, Council approved office with parking… The list goes on! Situated on 1.37Ha and only a short drive to Tomakin and Broulee beaches. It is time to escape the city and enjoy your new coastal lifestyle. Make your enquiry today.

For Sale $1.9Mil - $2.1Mil View By appointment Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 ljhooker.com/ZK1F8F

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided.Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

74 Iluka Avenue Malua Bay NSW

The Classic Beach Home 74 Iluka captures the classic Beach House spirit perfectly. It has beautiful easterly ocean views. The rear yard has direct access onto Garden Bay beach! Being on the market for only 14 Days with multiple strong offers and interest around the price guide, the owners accepted an offer and have worked out a sale with some very happy new owners of this quaint beach home.

658sqm

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cancer june 22 – julY 22

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You’ll enjoy a reunion towards friday. meetings, news and get togethers will bring out strong emotions, so adopt a flexible attitude for best results and enjoy socialising and networking. Key news to do with work or health will merit further research, so avoid snap decisions.

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taurus Apr 21 – mAY 21

leo jul 23 – Aug 23

scorpio oct 24 – nov 22

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Trades & Services Guide INDEX

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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 Handyman Home Renovations Lawns & Turf Locksmiths Mechanics Oven Cleaning Painting Plumbing & Gasfitting Roofing Rubbish Removals Tiling Upholstery

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Trades & Services Guide BIN CLEANING

CARPET LAYING

CRANE HIRE & CAR REMOVAL

ALEXANDER CRANE’S

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Trades & Services Guide TILING

RUBBISH REMOVALS

WATER TANKS

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UPHOLSTERY

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