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contents 04 From the editor Greetings, dear readers! Welcome to our first edition of 2022, which, thanks to a dash of planning and our great team, went to press before Christmas due to office and printing press shutdowns.

As a result, I won’t end this column with my usual list of things I’ve felt grateful for lately – a practice regular readers will be familiar with.

Instead, I’ll share why this ritual began – plus, it’s a positive way to continue this new year.

Scientific research proves that feeling gratitude can enhance your overall sense of wellbeing and life satisfaction. The Harvard Medical School defines gratitude as “a thankful appreciation for what an individual receives, whether tangible or intangible. With gratitude, people acknowledge the goodness in their lives … As a result, gratitude also helps people connect to something larger than themselves as individuals – whether to other people, nature, or a higher power”.

There are no limits as to how big or small that for which you feel gratitude can be – whether it’s a fleeting smile, a pleasing aroma, or the gift of life itself.

And gratitude can be contagious, in a good (non-viral) way.

Recognising just one thing you feel thankful for, even during challenging times, fosters resilience.

So today and every day, take note of something you’re grateful for and see how it makes you feel. Works for me.

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Regenerative farmer reaps rewards For over 40 years, local farmer John Ive has usually risen by 5am – sun or no sun- and is rarely back to the house until late in the afternoon.

“I was up shearing the rams this morning and these days, that’s a day’s work for me. I have to pace myself more now than when I was 40 years younger,” he laughs.

At first glance, John looks like your typical Aussie farmer with his gravelly voice, weathered skin, and classic country hat – he would even describe himself as an average landowner.

But he stands out from the rest of the pack for being a forward-thinking, regenerative farmer, passionately advocating within the farming community for environmentally sensitive farming.

John recently took home the Conservation Council’s ACT Region’s 2021 Environmentalist of the Year Award, a prize rarely synonymous with someone working in the Australian farming industry. He was nominated by Upper Murrumbidgee Catchment Network.

“It frankly feels incredible to win and there were so many nominees of great quality – it was a real surprise,” he says.

“I hope achieving this award increases my

credibility and demonstrates to fellow farmers that it’s profitable to follow an environmentally sensitive approach.”

Born and raised on a Victorian farm badly affected by salinity, he worked hard to help his father turn it around.

When he saw the same problem on what was to become his own farm, ‘Talaheni’, near Hall on the NSW-ACT border, he thought, “if my father could do it, I could do it”.

“I personally don’t like to be classified as a regenerative farmer. To me, that establishes a ‘them and us’ division. We are all farmers and land managers; some are good and some are not so good. I expect those that are not so good will go broke and go out of the industry if they don’t seek to better themselves and their farms,” John says.

“Unfortunately, our farm politicians are extremely conservative, and I have no time for them. They’re doing a disservice to farmers and the Australian community.”

‘Talaheni’ produces some of the world’s best ultra-fine wool; John says that was always the goal and his environmental achievements have been an essential precursor.

“Forty years on, the proof is that we’ve done it fairly successfully. When we got the farm,

I approached the state authorities, and they came out and said it does not matter what I did because the dry land salinity is a regional problem. I couldn’t just do nothing, so I did what I thought was right and adjusted along the way,” John humbly explains.

One of his proudest achievements is establishing around 300,000 trees on his property’s high recharge ridges, which he says was as simple as opening and closing gates at critical times in the El Nino-La Nina cycle.

“If you’re following what your father did, you’re unfortunately on the way out. I’m not being critical of your father, I’m sure he was just doing the things of the time, but the times are changing. Every time I do a major task, I think about how I can do it better next time. I’m not set in my ways,” John says.

“There have been backlashes to my methods.

My next-door neighbour was the exact opposite of me, and when we had field days, people could see the difference on his place compared to ‘Talaheni’, and it was pretty clear I was doing better both on the environmental and production front. He eventually went broke and lost his farm.”

In 2004, John wrote an article entitled ‘The farmer and the environmentalist should be friends’ (a play on Oklahoma’s ‘The farmer and the cowman should be friends’); however, the farming leaders at the time did not want a bar of the ‘greenies’.

“I once heard a political leader call environmentalists ‘watermelons’, because they’re green on the outside and red on the inside, claiming they’re communists. Well, I just think that’s totally unnecessary and regrettable language,” he says.

“I certainly hope more farmers become environmentally sustainable. It’s slow, but if you go back to the 1950s and the practices adopted then, you rarely see farmers doing that these days.”

John’s more important piece of advice for a farmer looking to make their land more sustainable and profitable is, “if you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it. You have to really keep track of the important things”.

- Abbey Halter

Conservation Council ACT Region has named local farmer John Ive the 2021 ACT Environmentalist of the Year. Image supplied.

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Woden Library opens a new chapter A dance hall, a music recording studio, a kitchen, and a business meeting space – in a library? You may be as incredulous as Lady Bracknell – but the days of mouldering back issues of Punch and stern librarians telling readers to ‘Hush!’ are long gone. The modern library, explains Vanessa Little, Libraries ACT executive branch manager, is a community hub and a community lounge-room.

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New facilities at the upgraded Woden Library include a recording studio, a meeting space, a flexible learning space, and a quiet study space. Images supplied.

progression,” she said. “Libraries these days are moving towards these kinds of community facilities. While books are still really important, and we will still have lots of books, we are mixing that with other activities.”

And the revamped Woden Library is a case in point. Upstairs, where the Heritage Library used to be before it moved to Fyshwick, you will now find ‘The Hive’ (a digital hub, with recording studio, podcasting materials, and green-screen tools),’The Gathering Space’ (a meeting space for community groups and collaboration), ‘The Life Lab’ (a flexible space for learning, speeches, yoga, and dance), and ‘The Haven’ (for quiet relaxation, study, and reading).

Downstairs, there are two new meeting rooms and a kitchen, which the community can use after hours.

“Libraries are about much more than just borrowing books, study, or research,” said Chris Steel, ACT Minister for City Services.

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needs as it grows.”

Book club members can discuss the choice of the month over a cup of coffee; local bands can record their first hit single; and residents can dabble in clay or watercolours, galop over the library shelves and tango through the aisles, cook up a storm, or knot themselves into human pretzels at a yoga class. (Although not all at the same time.)

But traditional activities like reading are thriving. When the Woden branch reopened after lockdown, there were 7,000 requested items waiting to be picked up; staff spent two days building shelves to accommodate them.

The new facilities were suggested by the public, and this is what the libraries of the future could look like. Libraries ACT is asking the public to help them design libraries fit for 2030.

- Nick Fuller More on the modernisation of libraries online at canberraweekly.com.au

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ACT to become renewable energy capital of Australia Canberra can become the renewable energy capital of Australia, according to John Grimes, head of the Smart Energy Council, which last month published a survey of the ACT industry.

The ACT has a huge comparative advantage because it was one of the first jurisdictions in the world – and the first in Australia – to achieve 100 per cent renewable energy.

“That has a flow-on effect,” Mr Grimes

John Grimes, head of the Smart Energy Council, discusses the new renewables survey. Photo supplied.

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said. “It attracts the intellectual capital to the Territory, and creates the jobs and ecosystem that become a snowball effect.”

Somewhat to his surprise, the survey of more than 250 ACT employers revealed that there were more than 1,500 full-time renewables jobs in the ACT. (Indirect jobs in transportation, warehousing, and communication would be four times as much, he estimates.)

Sixty-four per cent of jobs come from the public sector – 40 per cent in government and policy, and 24 per cent in training and research institutions – while 36 per cent come from the private sector.

Sixty full-time renewable jobs were advertised in December.

Mr Grimes expected that in three years, there would be two or three times as many renewables jobs, and by the end of the decade, renewables would be a major employer in the ACT. “Taking action on climate is about creating good, long-term, good paying jobs for the

ACT,” he said.

In its renewable energy reverse auctions, the ACT Government – “very smartly,” Mr Grimes thought – required winning components to set up their headquarters in Canberra and to make other investments.

Neoen, for instance, had to build a hydrogen refuelling station; others had funded training programs at CIT. “That’s paying dividends in terms of jobs today,” Mr Grimes said.

The sector was becoming a self-sustaining ecosystem, Shane Rattenbury, ACT Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, thought. There were now enough jobs where employees could work not just for one renewables company, but for different businesses.

“There’s not just a job, but there’s a career to be had in Canberra,” Mr Rattenbury said.

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Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee returned from COP26 last November with innovative ideas for climate action and reducing the carbon footprint; this year, she will table motions in the Legislative Assembly based on what she learnt in Scotland.

Ms Lee attended COP26 as a delegate of the Coalition for Conservation, an environmentalist forum for centre-right and conservative politicians who support decarbonisation.

“I looked at this as a great opportunity [to] learn from some of the best minds in the world about the carbon-neutral future and what other countries are doing to reach Net Zero,” she said.

Ms Lee believes Canberra can be at the front of clean energy technology. “With six tertiary institutions, there’s a lot of smarts,” she told the GLOBE International Legislators Summit.

So, she was delighted when Canberra’s Sophia Hamblin Wang, a carbon technologist and entrepreneur, won the business pitch (against 2,700 people) for her process converting industrial carbon dioxide into building materials.

Electronic vehicles were another hot topic; just before Ms Lee went, the UK announced it would ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030. Although Australia has been a hard market, Ms Lee was confident that EV take-up in Australia would take off.

While Australia is recognised overseas as a world leader in solar power, Ms Lee said there was also a lot of excitement that we could be a big player in offshore wind, given our vast coastline.

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opportunity, Ms Lee said, apparently six times more effective and efficient than trees at capturing carbon.

But fossil fuels are also a large part of Australia’s economy; Australia is one of the world’s biggest coal producers and exporters.

“It is going to be a challenge for Australia, but lifting our reliance on coal needs to be done,” she said. “The [rest of the world] knows that we need to get there, and they want us to get there.”

Four hours after she arrived in Scotland, following a 30-hour flight, Ms Lee spoke at the GLOBE International Legislators Summit about how sub-national governments (like the ACT’s) led the way when it came to cutting carbon. Ms Lee said she was proud the ACT had strong tripartite agreement on climate action.

The ACT had achieved renewable energy by 2020, and was committed to zero net emissions by 2045. These were ‘ambitious’ targets, and the ACT politicians were ambitious, she said – “But the reason we are, is that we can.”

Ms Lee also gave the opening keynote address at the Youth Environment Summit in Edinburgh, then attended the Global Conservative Climate Summit in Glasgow, which assembled centreright legislators who cared about climate change, and wanted serious policies to reduce our carbon footprint.

“The left of politics seem to think [climate change] is their arena,” she said. “It’s too important for the right side of politics to go MIA. It is our environment; it is our future; and we all have a say in how we protect it.”

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What to put top of your New Year’s resolution list With one third of cancers able to be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle, our Cancer Council ACT Healthy Lifestyle series will support Canberrans to reduce their risk this summer.

We enter a new year with a mix of hope, optimism and a touch of caution.

Among the throes of ‘new year, new me’ and new year’s resolutions that look to better oneself, we invite you to consider including these steps that will go a long way to reducing your risk of preventable cancers and other health issues.

Safe in the sun ‘I love a sunburnt country…’

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Australia is a country known for its sun and surf. What is lesser known is that it also has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. And with 95 per cent of melanomas attributable to UV radiation exposure, sunburn has much less to love about it!

Whilst sunburn can occur in as little as 15 minutes on a fine summer’s day, even sun exposure that doesn’t lead to sunburn is still causing damage to your skin, increasing your risk of developing skin cancer.

To stay SunSmart this summer, add these to your resolutions: • Use the SunSmart app to know your UV risk year-round – it’s free to download from the App Store and Google Play • Minimise time spent in the sun between 11am and 3pm • Always Slip on a long sleeve shirt, Slop on some sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade, and Slide on some sunglasses when you are out in UV higher than 3, or have a history of skin cancers • Make sure you’re familiar with your own skin – if you notice any changes, consult your doctor Cancer Council ACT Ambassador Emily Egan was surprised at her need to have a mole removed at just 22 years old.

“I had all my moles checked and I was shocked to find out that my doctor required me to have one under my chin removed. As someone who wears sunscreen every day and was only 22 at the time, I was both nervous and shocked to even have the possibility of skin cancer in my life,” says Emily.

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“Wear your sunscreen and get your skin checked. In the same way you have your morning routine to brush your teeth and get ready, just add putting on sunscreen into that routine. And next time you are at the GP, just ask for a quick skin check. It won’t cost you extra and takes about 10 minutes to do - but it could save your life.”

(Check out The Look section to see Cancer Council ACT Ambassador Emily in her SunSmart gear!)

Go smoke-free After having a mole removed when she was just 22, Cancer Council ACT Ambassador Emily Egan recommends wearing sunscreen and getting a regular skin check. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

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‘Stellar experiences’ for young people with disabilities Going to the pub, escaping to a new city or attending your favourite band’s gig are familiar social activities for many Australians, but for young people with disabilities, such opportunities aren’t always a given.

Breaking down those barriers, Stellar Experiences provide social, recreational and community participation opportunities for young people aged 16-35 years old with mild to moderate disabilities or mental

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Stellar aims to offer real-life experiences to their guests who may not have been given access to make friends, connect with their community, and take part in fun activities. These include Stellar sessions, socials, short and extended breaks, along with experiences like music festivals, adventures in the Blue Mountains, a day at the cricket, and exploring the zoo – there’s so much on offer.

Jarrod Hutchinson, Hallam Young, Isabelle Cooney, Angela Braido, Ehren Keys and Shanae Paine from Stellar Experiences Canberra spent the afternoon bowling (where Ehren won!) before heading to the Lighthouse Pub for dinner. Photo: Abbey Halter.

Hallam Young, 30, says he loves being involved with Stellar Experiences, especially going on trips across Australia.

Hallam says he “had a ball” staying in Bathurst right by the racetrack, has visited a dolphin sanctuary in Townsville, had an epic time at the Gold Coast theme parks, and loved seeing Byron Bay. “I’ve been everywhere! Stellar Experiences are really good, the support is outstanding, and they’re just fantastic. I had my first plane ride on my own when we went to Townsville, and that was pretty cool,” he says. “It helps me meet more people and make more friends ... It’s also good because I can go to places that I’ve never been to before.”

Stellar Experiences Canberra team member, Isabelle Cooney, says she loves her job and it’s rewarding to be part of such a vital service.

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disabilities, to have the same opportunities as everyone else is just so important. I absolutely recommend people come and join; the more the merrier,” Isabelle smiles.

“We have so much fun. For instance, today we did some bowling, we did some dancing and now we’re just hanging out having a meal and a drink. It’s a good day’s work – what a fun job to be a part of!”

Recently launching in the ACT, Stellar Experiences are looking to build up their local team and to help empower young Canberrans with disabilities to live their best lives.

Stellar Experiences is planning a sunset cinema night on Friday 14 January 5pm and encourage young Canberrans with a disability to join them.

- Abbey Halter Visit stellarexperiences.com.au to find out more; read the full story at canberraweekly.com.au

sport Interest in local rugby league at ‘all time high’ Record registration numbers across seniors, juniors and women’s rugby league over the past two years has seen the Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) grow to become the fourth largest rugby league region in NSW. In the 2021 season, 5,798 players signed up for the CRRL across all ranks, putting the local comp ahead of traditional rugby league strongholds like Parramatta, Canterbury, and Illawarra.

The Central Coast is only slightly ahead on 5,989, with Penrith and Newcastle the only other regions ahead of Canberra.

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in to get kids out and playing, and the parents who encourage their children,” he said.

Overall participation in the Canberra region has increased by 13.5 per cent from 5,105 (2019) to 5,798.

Junior numbers rose 14 per cent from 2019, while senior numbers increased by 12 per cent.

Sharks registrations jump more than 50 per cent Local rugby league club Belconnen United Sharks have recorded an increase in registrations of over 50 per cent, going from 240 players in 2019 to 370 players this season.

Club president, Matt Brown, told Canberra Weekly the surge in numbers is due to the work of their 80-100 dedicated volunteers, along with the recent success of the Canberra Raiders.

“The volunteers around the club

and the kids in the club make it a fun, enjoyable atmosphere,” he said.

Having only stepped into the role of president ahead of the 2020 season, Brown has endured a baptism of fire, leading the club through two COVID-disrupted seasons.

Despite that, he’s enjoyed great support from the committee and the club’s ranks more widely.

With the growth the Sharks have achieved, their numbers are now at a point where they’re close to outgrowing their facilities.

The Sharks currently train and play from Melba District Playing Fields, where they have access to two grounds and limited changeroom facilities.

“Two changerooms for 370 kids is a bit hard but we make do with what we’ve got,” Brown said.

The club is hopeful at least one of the two out-of-service ovals adjacent

to the playing fields can come back online.

Women’s game to keep growing Women’s rugby league now accounts for around 20 per cent of local overall participation, following a concerted effort to make the game more accessible.

Next season, there will be even more opportunities for more females to get involved with more junior age groups and formats coming online.

League tag has continued to grow, while next year girls-only tackle will expand from under 15s and 17s to include under 9s, 11s, and 13s.

Until now, girls have had to play in mixed tackle competitions up until under 12s.

“What we’re saying is we have a game for you in a format that’s suitable for you,” Vergano said.

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GIVIT seeks school supplies One GIVIT registered charity is seeking donations of backpacks and school supplies such as lunchboxes, drink bottles, stationery items, socks and undies needed to prepare vulnerable children for the 2022 school year. All children deserve to have access to the basics needed for school attendance. Essentials, such as a school bag and pencil case, not only provide a sense of social inclusion, but also help children feel dignified, confident, and ready to learn. The charity requesting back-to-school items supports vulnerable children and families experiencing crisis such as financial hardship, domestic violence, and housing instability.

Through community donations, they provide families in need with safe and clean essential items for the wellbeing of their children. These school packs will be distributed to vulnerable children across the ACT to help them get the education they deserve. To donate, visit givit.org.au/ whats-needed, search appeal ‘Ready to Learn’ location ‘ACT’. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

Oz Day Aqua Fest Lake Burley Griffin will host a festival of aquatic sports and fun on Wednesday 26 January that will also double as a fundraiser for Triathlon ACT member Kate Molineaux, who is recovering from serious injury.

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with SportsCare Canberra, will present the SportsCare Oz Day Aqua Fest at Lake Burley Griffin on the Australia Day public holiday from 2pm. An action-packed afternoon with aquathlons, water polo and aqua park fun will be complemented by food and beverage stalls, music, face painting and more. The event will feature the first leg of the ACT Aqua Series as well as the Beach Water Polo Fours - the twenty20 Cricket of water polo. It will also double as a fundraiser to support the recovery of Triathlon ACT member Ms Molineaux, who has suffered multiple broken ribs and fractures to her C2, C3 and T4 vertebrae, following a cycling accident earlier this year. For more details, visit triathlon.org.au/State_ Associations/ACT/ACT_Home.htm

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No cook, no fuss Lazy days are finally here, and no one is looking to lift a finger - let alone turn on the stove when its 35 degrees outside! We have you covered for no heat, no fuss, and totally delicious meals to keep the whole family happy.

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Chicken & lemon myrtle mayo sandwiches & fresh prawns Serves 4 Mayonnaise 1 cup whole-egg mayonnaise 2 tsp of 1.6mm cut dried lemon myrtle 1 clove garlic, crushed Juice of half a lemon Flake sea salt, black pepper 2 cooked chicken breasts (from a roast chicken)

1/2 cup combined flat leaf parsley and dill, roughly chopped 4 slices sourdough 1 head cos lettuce, leaves washed and trimmed 12 cooked tiger prawns, peeled 2 tsp of 1.6mm cut dried lemon myrtle 2 Tbsp sea salt flakes 1 lemon cut into wedges, to serve

For the mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together and lightly season to taste.

Slice the chicken breast, place into a bowl, add the parsley, half the mayonnaise and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Grill or toast the sourdough then spread a little mayonnaise on each slice. Top with some of the cos leaves and then spoon the chicken on top.

Place the remaining mayonnaise into a small bowl to serve with the prawns and lemon wedges.

Combine the lemon myrtle and salt and sprinkle a pinch over the sandwiches and prawns. Voila! Ready to serve.

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Watermelon feta & rocket salad Serves 4 2 cups watermelon pieces (5cm cubes)

2 cups rocket leaves

180g Greek-style sharp feta, cut into 2.5cm cubes

1/2 tsp red chilli flakes

Half a red onion, peeled and sliced

Salt and black pepper, to taste

3 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Simply add the watermelon, feta, onion, rocket, chilli flakes and balsamic vinaigrette dressing to a large bowl. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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The Black Tea cheesecake is made from the leaves of 3,000-yearold tea trees, like many of the brews in the shop. Creamy, light, it leaves the taste of black tea on the tip of your tongue with every bite.

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CW’s Taste editor, Anja de Rozario, visited the lounge to “spill the tea” on what to order at this brand-new Braddon institution.

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Canberra’s oldest theatre venue, Kingston’s historic Causeway Hall, received the first of what will be many audiences as the now home for the newly established independent theatre venture, ACT Hub. Just six weeks prior to the 17 December launch, the historic venue stood as it had for years. In that short time, a semi-permanent stage, seating, lighting and a host of charming furniture and decorations were installed.

While it just took six weeks to dress the venue up and make it fit for live theatre, the process of getting to launch night took more than two years.

The bid to establish ACT Hub and breathe new life into Causeway Hall was conceived by four of Canberra’s leading independent theatre companies: Mockingbird, Free-Rain, Everyman, and Chaika.

The heads of those companies came together and approached the ACT Government with their idea to establish

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Canberra’s newest theatrical venture launches in oldest venue

The ACT Hub team at Causeway Hall on launch night. Clockwise from front left: Chaika’s Karen Vickery, Everyman’s Jarrad West, Mockingbird’s Chris Baldock, and Free-Rain’s Anne Somes.

ACT Hub at Causeway Hall and run the venue.

It was a process Everyman’s Jarrad West described as “surprisingly easy”.

He, along with Chaika’s Karen Vickery, Free-Rain’s Anne Somes, and Mockingbird’s Chris Baldock, were able to convey to Arts Minister Tara Cheyne their vision, particularly with respect to nurturing local talent.

“I think that’s the really important thing for all of us, that Canberra has such great talent that goes away and never comes back, and we want to be able to bring them back,” West said. “That’s the thing that was really our hook, I guess.”

Pitching a well thought-through vision and a proactive solution resonated strongly with Cheyne, who said she left the meeting telling her arts advisor “I want to do this”.

“They’d all come together, they were all willing to put their necks out for this, and it was a genuine collaboration between one another,” Cheyne said.

From there, consultation was undertaken with the local community following the submission of the proposal to government with the idea receiving “strong support” from the public.

The facility, currently managed by the ACT Property Group, is being leased to ACT Hub under an initial two-year agreement.

For West, the collaborative nature of ACT Hub is bolstered

by everyone bringing their own strengths to the table.

“Having those four of us come together and form this collective made all of our jobs easier, because where we had any shortcomings, there was somebody else who could fill that gap and knew what to do,” he said.

The occasion of launching ACT Hub is certainly worthy of celebration, but West is aware it is just the beginning. He said the new venture’s impact and influence will begin to take shape once they start their 2022 season.

“When we start to see that people are coming back to the hub, they’re not coming here for a plant sale or a Zumba class like they used to, they’re coming back to this gathering place to tell stories,” he said.

With an eight-show 2022 season, ACT Hub will also run classes, workshops, and various special theatrical events throughout the year, along with providing development opportunities for emerging directors and designers.

The season will include three Australian plays and a host of works West said have never been performed in Canberra before.

“Canberra audiences are smart audiences; they just need to be given the opportunity to come and see that work at a price that’s not prohibitive.”

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Book talk

Jeff Popple reviews three exciting novels to start off the year’s reading. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Russian Wife by Barry Maitland Allen & Unwin, $32.99

Popular Australian author Barry Maitland starts the year’s reading off for us, with the fourteenth novel in his series about London detectives David Brock and Kathy Kolla. The Russian Wife opens with Brock looking into a minor fraud matter, which soon escalates when the wife of a prominent art collector is found dead, while Kolla finds herself wrongly accused of corruption. The story begins strongly with some good scenes, and Maitland keeps the reader interested with his usual astute plotting, engaging characters and nice sense of place. Another masterful display of the mystery writer’s craft by the always reliable Maitland.

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Cry Wolf by Hans Rosenfeldt Harper Collins, $32.99

Those after some fictional relief from the heat of summer will enjoy this dark Nordic tale of drug dealers, minor crooks, the Russian Mafia and a single-minded female assassin. Set on the icy border between northern Sweden and Finland, Cry Wolf is a gritty story by Hans Rosenfeldt, the creator of the award-winning television shows The Bridge and Marcella. Featuring one of Rosenfeldt’s trademark quirky female detectives, the unhappy Hannah Wester, Cry Wolf is a well-crafted and gripping crime novel that excels in its finely wrought characterisations and vivid descriptions of the countryside around the Swedish city of Haparanda. A compelling read. canberraweekly.com.au

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What’s on

ANT MIDDLETON: The Chief Instructor on Channel 7’s SAS Australia brings his Mind Over Muscle Tour to Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 30 January; tegdainty.com

MOAD: See the best political cartoons of 2021 in the latest Behind the Lines exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House; moad.gov.au

KYEEMA GALLERY: The Hall venue hosts new exhibition Pharus by Stephen Harrison, until 24 January; capitalwines.com.au WAREHOUSE CIRCUS: Host their circus school holiday programs at their Chifley and Kaleen gymnasiums, 3-28 January; warehousecircus.org.au SUMMERNATS 34: All the petrol-fuelled excitement a rev-head could ask for at EPIC, Mitchell, 6-9 January; summernats.com.au MULLIGANS FLAT: Twilight tours every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night, with kids’ night walks every second Saturday. Various school holiday programs in January for ages 5-14; mulligansflat.org.au FLAZEDA HUB: The burlesque group will ring in New Year with a selection of shows and performances in January at their Belconnen venue and around Canberra; flazedahub.com CMAG: The Civic gallery hosts Sidney Nolan Finding the Dry Heart until 2 April; cmag.com.au SOOSHI MANGO: The social media superstar comedy troupe bring their highly anticipated Off The Boat tour to Canberra Theatre Centre, 12-14 January; tegdainty.com CANBERRA POTTERS: Host exhibition Twisted Nature by artists Anna O’Neale and Mahala Hill at their Watson gallery, 13 January-6 February; canberrapotters.com.au CANBERRA METAL FEST: A three-day benefit concert, donating to Headspace Canberra,

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NMA: Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes at the National Museum of Australia, until 1 May 2022; nma.gov.au Behind the Lines at MoAD.

at The Basement, Belconnen, 13-15 January; thebasementcanberra.oztix.com.au PIRATES OF PENZANCE: A comedic and dramatic production written by Gilbert and Sullivan, 14-22 January at Theatre 3, Acton; canberrarep.org.au CIRCUS OF ILLUSION: A night of fun out for all, young and old, with two shows at Canberra Theatre Centre, 16 January; canberratheatrecentre.org.au MAGIC BEACH: A stage adaptation of the Alison Lester classic at Canberra Theatre, 22-23 January; canberratheatrecentre.com.au BRENDA L. CROFT: Mixed media installation ‘hand/made/held/ground’ at Canberra Museum and Gallery, Civic, until 22 January; cmag.com.au AUSTRALIAN PERSPECTIVES: The NMA brings Steph Tisdell, Professor Clare Wright and Saroo Brierley together for an online learning program, 24 January 10am; digital-classroom.nma.gov.au/australian-perspectives SMOKESCREEN: A play by Christopher Samuel Carroll about the dark arts of manipulating the message at The Q, Queanbeyan, 26 January-5 February; theq.net.au FOLK DANCE CANBERRA: Free come and try afternoon at Folk Dance Canberra Hall, Hackett, 29 January 2.30-4.30pm; folkdancecanberra.org.au

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 COME FROM AWAY: The global hit musical will come to the Canberra Theatre, 3-27 February 2022; comefromaway.com.au DOGFIGHT: A “hauntingly beautiful” war musical from Dramatic Productions at Gungahlin Theatre, 4-19 February; stagecenta.com BABY ET LULU: Faux-French sensations Abby Dobson and Lara Goodridge perform their Album Trois release show at The Street, City West, 5 February 8pm; thestreet.org.au MONTGOMERY CHURCH: The Snowy Mountains folk act play The Street Theatre, City West, 11 February 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au EAST MEETS WEST ORCHESTRAL CONCERT: Traditional and contemporary music from the East and the West at Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 12 February; imagechina.com.au JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE 2022: Hot new feature films and well-loved favourites streamed for free direct from Japan 14-27 February; japanesefilmfestival.net FRED SMITH: Performs a charity concert to support recently arrived Afghan refugees at The Playhouse, Civic, 17 February 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au THE JOHN LENNON SONG BOOK IN CONCERT: Performed live by John Waters and this band at The Street, City West, 18 February 8pm; thestreet.org.au Send your free entertainment listings to: arts@canberraweekly.com.au with ‘what’s on’ in the subject field. Deadline is 10 days prior to Thursday edition date.

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Splh into Summer Stay sun-safe and stylish in these chic looks, available in the too-hot-to-handle CBR. WITH FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

Emily wears Elk Kittan sunglasses, $159, Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique; Vanuatu zip front rash vest $119.95 and Vanuatu highneck one-piece, $149.95, Colleen’s Lingerie & Swimwear; Ziera XW Kristoff sandal $229.95, Happy Fit Footwear. In the bag Amalfi beach towel $44.95, David Jones; Café fedora $69.95, cancercouncilshop.org.au.

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Emily wears Tiki one-piece $169.95, Colleen’s Lingerie & Swimwear; Ridley slim linen pant $129, Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique; Lilah visor $49.95, David Jones; Tesseli Dubai sandal $229.29, Happy Fit Footwear. In the bag Floral swim jacket $55, cancercouncilshop.org.au

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Interior styling secrets for a Canberra summer Picnics at Lake Burley Griffin, a dip at Casuarina Sands, and wine tasting at Murrumbateman – all the makings of a classic Canberra summer.

As the weather warms up and we put away our winter jackets (hopefully!), director of Hunting for George, Lucy Glade-Wright, shares her styling secrets for a cool Canberra summer with Canberra Weekly.

“I’ve been to Canberra many, many times and I just love it. When I think of Canberra, I think of rich and indulgent colours from a warm colour palette. What I love most about the city is there’s so many trees! Nature plays a huge role in Canberra with its tree-lined streets – I just love the tones in the leaves,” Lucy says.

“More than that, Canberra has this very unexpected, underlying, bubbling edginess. So many pockets of underlying artistry and I think it’s very cool. It’s got a similar energy to Tassie, where you don’t have to shout about it, you just have it.”

As summer approaches, Lucy feels the vibe of the season will be indicative of having spent so much of the year locked down with Covid-19 restrictions.

“What I think is going to happen over summer is a celebration. We will be able to gather with family and friends again, so through that a vibrancy of colour and playfulness will come through as our lives are becoming a bit more positive, and we’ll see that throughout the designs,” Lucy smiles.

“I want people to have fun with colour and florals, use big, bold, vibrant colours. I’m seeing a lot of bold materials coming out, but the soft muted colour palette is still on

trend right now mixed with bright golds, metallics, and deep bold colours.”

Lucy believes summer styling is all about being bold and confident.

“We’ve been living a subdued lifestyle that’s going to come out in our styling. Freedom will be flowing through our interior styling as well. I would say different fabric upholstery, leather or pattered styles will be on trend this summer,” she says.

“If you’re not bold enough to choose a bold red or blue couch, put pops of colour in your home décor like a bold vase or artwork.

It’s a great way to bring in colour if you’re scared to invest in furniture pieces.”

Wondering how you can use colour to keep cool this summer?

Lucy knows the secret.

“I find heavy dark tones cooling, but on the flip side, if you’re wanting to go lighter colours, I like the warmer neutrals – not quite white or light grey but those warmer neutrals tones like clay tones or warmer beiges,” Lucy says.

“I am quite liking warmer colour palettes, they’re fresh and cool.

There’s something wonderful about a dark, heavy room escaping the heat from outside.”

When it comes to the kitchen, a darker palette is Lucy’s favourite style right now.

“I love colour in a kitchen. I love as much texture and materials as possible but it’s about finding those that can balance,” she suggests.

“It’s those lighter and warmer tones that make sure the dark black has a bit more warmth and personality to it.”

And with Christmas creeping up on us, Lucy’s styling advice is to

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simply be yourself.

“I’m quite traditional with Christmas, but everyone is different. Everyone has a vision of their perfect Christmas – some people like white, some like natives or florals, some like every colour under the sun!” Lucy says.

“I love mixing different green

tones and love filling my home with nature and as many ivy layers as I can. I also think lighting is super important and to bring in gold tones! Gold is coming back in a big way and Christmas is the perfect time to play around with it.”

For more styling tips with Lucy, visit huntingforgeorge.com

Director of Hunting for George, Lucy GladeWright, has loved Canberra since her first visit and adores the abundance of trees across the city.

Image Credits: Dulux Australia | Interior Design & Styling: Lucy Glade-Wright (Hunting For George) |Photography: Jonno Rodd

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Seaside delight

Catalina NSW 18 Sanctuary Place With ocean views sweeping from Maloneys Beach to Observation Point, this coastal family home perched high in the blue-ribbon street of Sanctuary Place oozes with seaside style and relaxed luxury.

Just an easy walk to Corrigans Beach, Club Catalina, Hanging Rock and local cafés, the location is flawless.

The first floor serves as the hub of the home, hosting the open plan living, dining and kitchen spaces that flow effortlessly out onto the fully enclosable alfresco, boasting postcard-worthy easterly views.

Two bedrooms are located on this floor, including the opulent master which features a high-end ensuite, a magnificent spa, and a generous wardrobe.

Leading down to the ground floor you’ll find the second living room with an abundance of light-filled space, two additional bedrooms, the main bathroom which also includes an expansive spa, and a generous storeroom.

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On the lower ground floor, there’s a 10m x 8.5m garage or workshop area that has bountiful opportunities to be transformed into whatever your heart desires.

Flowing through to the backyard, you’ll find the enclosed entertaining room complete with a kitchen and dining space, and one of the most impressive fire pits you’ve ever seen.

Needless to say, hosting gatherings at this home is a total breeze.

With copious extra features, including ducted air conditioning, 22-panel solar system, granite benchtops, side access and parking, and extensive landscaping, this home is a coastal paradise.

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KAMBAH 2902 Region Tuggeranong Median house price $800,000* Median rental price $610 per week* *Source: realestate.com.au as of October 2021

Surrounded by a range of spectacular Nature Reserves and the picturesque Murrumbidgee River, Kambah is the largest suburb in Canberra and one of the first areas to be built in Tuggeranong.

Sales consultant at ONE Agency and Kambah resident, Zac Morris, said the suburb offers a range of different properties to suit any potential demographic of buyer.

“It has architecturally designed homes, median density housing, standard ex-government housing on large blocks, prestigious homes around the Murrumbidgee Country Club, elevated homes on the base of Mount Taylor, properties with amazing views, and a retirement village … so definitely a wide range of properties,” Mr Morris said.

“Typically, the blocks are large, so people will appreciate the room. In the 1970s it did have a pretty bad reputation, but over the past couple of decades it’s become a great suburb to live in.”

Mr Morris grew up in Kambah, his whole family live in the suburb, and said it’s where he’s decided to raise his 15-month-old son.

“We love our son growing up here, he goes to a fantastic day care, an awesome swim school, he loves the Kambah Adventure Playground, and there’s heaps of local cafés and greenbelts in the area,” he said.

“In the past year, I’ve sold about 30 properties in Kambah, and I’d say the demographic of the suburb is about 50 per cent couples with children, but there’s also a lot of first home buyers as it’s more affordable than the Inner South or Woden Valley.”

Well positioned and covering such a large area, Mr Morris said the view is that Kambah’s infrastructure will be improved because the sizeable population can justify it.

“If you’re buying a house in Canberra and have ruled out Tuggeranong, you should reconsider Kambah. It has so many different types of properties on offer that you should check out,” he said.

“There are fantastic benefits to Kambah, and the location is great.”

According to realestate.com.au, the Kambah median house price in October 2020 was $635,000 and had grown to $755,500 by September 2021.

Kambah facts: • • • •

Largest suburb in the ACT Founded in 1974 First suburb in Tuggeranong Population of over 14,900

eat Little Theo’s Take Away and Pizza Bar is a Kambah classic.

Mr Morris said he’s been ordering pizza there for nearly two decades and it just keeps getting better and better.* drink Next door to Little Theo’s is a fantastic coffee shop, Lazzari Bros’ Espresso, which has a great community and local feel with exceptional coffee.* shop Kambah Village Shopping Centre was the first group centre developed in Tuggeranong, and is a one-stop shop for essentials – it even has a playground for the kids. *As health restrictions permit

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Contemporary cottage Ainslie 6B Alt Crescent Nestled in a historic and tightly held street in Ainslie, this town residence built in 1999 is set in the prestigious Corroboree Park Heritage Precinct.

Located quite literally across the road from Braddon and just a short stroll to Canberra’s CBD and Mt Ainslie Nature Reserve, this generous home

feels like a quaint 1920s cottage but with modern amenities and a contemporary flair.

Walking into the home you’ll be impressed by the grand 10-foot ceilings, the superb living room leading off from the kitchen, and large family and dining spaces that effortlessly flow together. The three sunlit bedrooms at the back of the home all boast built-in wardrobes, and the opulent master features a spacious walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and doors leading out to a beautiful patio. The picturesque backyard is filled with stunning greenery and lush lawns, perfect for hosting gatherings with family and friends.

With 206sqm of internal living, this abode would suit a growing family, young professionals who love to entertain, or a downsizing

couple. Sitting on 580sqm of private land at the back of the block, this home is secure and tucked away from the main road, giving it a quiet and secluded atmosphere, all while being so close to the city.

The extra features of this unique and charming property include a two-car garage with an auto door and internal access, ducted gas heating, and reverse cycle air conditioning.

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Passepartout is a scholarly young marmoset who dreams of becoming an explorer. One day, he crosses paths with Phileas, a reckless and greedy frog, eager to take on a bet to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days and earn 10 million clams in the process. Seizing the opportunity of a lifetime to explore the world, Passepartout embarks with his new friend on a crazy and exhilarating adventure full of twists and surprises. Sailing into cinemas 20 January. canberraweekly.com.au

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Photo Kerrie Brewer

Not too long ago, I was invited to join the Reid Tennis Club. I was really missing the social aspect of belonging to a tennis club. The love for the sport is palpable in the way the members wholeheartedly embrace those of any level who just enjoy to play, and I have found my tennis family there.

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TENNIS & FITNESS COACHING

My favourite things

Monique Adamczak

I’ve continued my passion for tennis coaching here in Canberra. For me, coaching is not only about teaching but also inspiring those around you, and in turn my students also inspire me. Tennis is special in that it can a pathway to a career, it brings people together socially and is a great way to maintain your health.

CAFÉS I love to drink good coffee and enjoy a great meal. A few of my favourites are As Nature Intended in Fyshwick.

All organic, with vegan options, I find it very hard to resist their delicious cakes and coffee. Gather is also a local favourite. Their menu showcases seasonal produce and they do their own homemade Kombucha.

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HIKING, CAMPING & CYCLING Canberra and the surrounding National Parks are amazing destinations for a day trip or longer.

I have camped in the Brindabellas and Uriarra Forrest, explored Mt Ainslie and Mt Taylor walking tracks, and cycled alongside kangaroos on Canberra’s Centenary Trail. The nature and wildlife are right on your doorstep here.

MARKETS & VINTAGE CLOTHING

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Former business owner of one of Sydney’s largest tennis centres, Monique Adamczak is a professional tennis player, player development tennis coach, and level 2 ASCA strength and conditioning trainer. “When I wasn’t travelling the world professional tennis tours, I was running my own business where my greatest achievement was developing grassroots initiatives and projects devoted to minority groups,” Monique says. “The tennis centre was host to the Special Olympics Tennis State Championships, The Australian Gay and Lesbian Open, Korean and Chinese tennis events, primary school Hotshots tournaments, free community tennis days and charity events. Since moving to Canberra, I have been involved in ACT Women in Sport Leadership Event, Tennis ACTs Super 10s and 12s, and the Canberra Girls Get Active Day. One year ago, due to a serious injury I could barely walk, and I went through a really rocky road but I didn’t give up, and to be playing in the Australian Open in January is the result of the support of many people as well as my own determination. I hope to use my experience and knowledge to inspire others and endeavour to bring something special to the community here in Canberra.”

I’m a regular at the outdoor Haig Park Market on Sunday mornings. The food stalls have international offerings, and I fill my basket with the locally farmed produce. For fun, I go hunting for treasures at the Greenshed Underground in the city, which is top of the bucket list for vintage clothing lovers.

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