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contents From the editor Greetings, dear readers. Just checking in to see how you’re faring as we step from the second week of 2022 into the third – already! I spent the festive break in Cairns with my recently widowed mum, who was facing her first Christmas and New Year’s Day since 1958 without my beloved late dad. It was a tough time, but not without joy as we thumbed through old photo albums, recalled happy memories, and revisited some of Dad’s favourite places. To escape the heat, I went for early morning rainforest walks and swims in the lagoon, and my sister took me for a day trip to chase waterfalls in the Atherton Tablelands, where the temperatures and humidity were significantly lower. Bliss. As we entered the New Year with the pandemic still with us, I found comfort in the realisation that even in trying times, it’s possible to find joy; sometimes in things as simple as a refreshing drink on a hot day or thanking a retail assistant for their help. While you won’t feel upbeat all the time, research suggests it enhances your sense of wellbeing to find something each day for which you feel grateful. This past week, I’ve felt grateful for air travel, one-on-one catchups with friends, fresh tropical fruit, homegrown produce, and the continuing efforts of frontline workers to support our nation. Thank you.

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Local pharmacies ‘doing their best’ to stock RATs Finding a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) in Canberra seems to be harder than discovering a golden ticket, with demand dramatically outstripping supply. Canberrans wanting to do the right thing by testing themselves and their families are understandably frustrated with the lack of availability across the pharmacy sector. Managing partner at Capital

Managing partner at Capital Chemist in Wanniassa, Elise Apolloni, says local pharmacies are doing their best to source rapid antigen tests (RATs), but the supply is just not there. File image.

Chemist Wanniassa, Elise Apolloni, said pharmacies have been doing their best to back order the tests, but haven’t been given much information on delivery times, and the orders come in “dribs and drabs”. “We really have no solid timing on when we will receive the tests and the supply is not where it needs to be. It’s a lot of pressure but we’re hoping the supply issues will ease in the coming months,” Ms Apolloni said. “We get occasional deliveries but it’s nowhere near enough and they come and go so quickly. We do our best to communicate to people when we do have a delivery but have never really had any notice when they do arrive.” She said checking pharmacy social media pages is your best bet to finding a test, and to continue to check in on vulnerable community members and neighbours who may need a test but don’t have internet access. “We put in a limit of five tests

per person to try and spread out the supply, and most people are respectful of that. Even with the limit, we’re usually out of stock again within a couple of hours.” Ms Apolloni also urged Canberrans to remember that pharmacy workers are all humans who are trying their absolute best in a really “tough” situation. “We’re grateful to the majority of Canberrans who are respectful to us, but I just want to remind people to be kind. Everyone is carrying a lot more than they show on the outside,” she said. “We are putting ourselves in a vulnerable position every day and a tough conversation or unpleasant encounter can send our poor staff to tears at the drop of a hat. It’s a fragile time.” She said staff spend many hours not only at work but in their own time at home trying to source RATs and are “not just being slack”. “We don’t control when deliveries

come, and our staff members being treated poorly for the lack of deliveries is the most upsetting, because they’re being treated badly for something they can’t fix. “We can’t control the international supply of an item. Everyone is just trying their best.” According to Ms Apolloni, the popularity of the tests is an encouraging sign that Canberrans are doing their best to protect themselves and their loved ones. While the government announcing RATs will be free to concession card holders is positive, she said they are still learning about the scheme and more information will be provided in the coming days. “Any access is good access, but we want to make sure that everyone gets it.” Visit findarat.com.au to see what businesses near you could have RATs in stock. -Abbey Halter

Summernats return ‘triumphant’ after a year off After a two-year gap since their last event, Summernats co-owner Andy Lopez was thrilled from the very moment the annual street car festival’s 34th iteration kicked off last Thursday. Having soaked up every minute of the four-day event (6-9 January), one of the moments Mr Lopez will remember dearly was watching the very first car of the festival roll into scrutineering. “Just having that sense that we’re back,” he told Canberra Weekly, “it

was a wonderful feeling.” Despite ACT COVID-19 case records being broken daily, patronage at Summernats hit the capacity limits allowed by their exemption to run the event. “Around 80,000 people” and more than 2,000 cars came through the gates over the four days. While losing a few vendors due to complications around interstate travel, Mr Lopez said those who did

Summernats 34 welcomed “around 80,000” people through the gates and more than 2,000 cars over the four days. Photo: Denholm Samaras.

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make their way to Exhibition Park had “a great time”. With 80-85 per cent of Summernats patrons coming from interstate, despite some Canberrabased detractors, organisers and the ACT Government say the event is a key tourism driver that brings around $30 million to the local economy annually. While attendance was down on the 119,000-plus in years past, Mr Lopez said the capacity limit of 20,000 patrons a day only had to be enforced on the Saturday. For that reason, he expected the event’s economic impact to remain “around the $30 million mark”, even with reduced capacities. Despite its successes, the festival didn’t go off without a hitch. On Thursday 6 January, the event’s first night, police were called out to burnouts and hooning along Yallourn Street, Fyshwick, where around

2,000 people and 1,000 vehicles had gathered. Mr Lopez later told media the drivers of those vehicles, none of which were Summernats vehicles, were “not our people”. “As far as we understand it, the vehicles that were causing the trouble, they’re not Summernats engines, they don’t have our stickers on them,” he said. While savouring the moment and making the most of Summernats 34, planning for 2023’s Summernats 35 is already well under way, having started late last year. After 34 years, the event management side of things runs like a well-oiled machine. “She’s a grand old lady the Summernats at 34,” Mr Lopez smiled. “It’s like dog years; 34 years in events is like 100 years.” - Denholm Samaras

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With high rates of community transmission in the ACT, there is a stronger chance than ever that you or a family member may contract COVID-19. Now is the time to put some plans in place so that household members are well prepared to isolate at home should they test positive. Buy or prepare meals to freeze, and purchase pain relief medications (such as Panadol or Nurofen), heat/cold packs and rehydration tablets, icy poles or sachets like Hydralyte or Gastrolyte. Having a thermometer on hand can be helpful to track fevers. You may like to identify someone close to home you can call on for help if needed, like a neighbour, friend, or family member, and offer to be their

Dr Ian Marr advises how Canberrans can prepare for and manage COVID-19 at home.

support person if required.

If you contract COVID-19 If you suspect you have COVID-19, please isolate at home, and get tested at one of the ACT’s testing clinics or using a rapid antigen test (RAT). If you are unwell while awaiting a test result, continue to isolate at home. You can contact your GP for support via telehealth, and manage your symptoms by resting, staying hydrated, and taking pain relief medications if required. Most children who test positive for COVID-19 can be safely cared for at home by their usual household carers, even if they are not vaccinated. Information on caring for your child with COVID-19 at home is available on the ACT’s COVID-19 website. Patients most at risk of severe illness, particularly those who are not vaccinated, should get tested at the earliest sign of symptoms, as they may be eligible for treatments that must be initiated within the first few days of illness. The ACT’s COVID Care@Home program can facilitate this, and your GP can advise you on eligibility for the program and for relevant treatments.

If you do test positive, talk to your GP about whether you would benefit from the COVID Care@ Home program. It supports patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, and are unvaccinated, immune-compromised, or are concerned about their symptoms. The team can provide access to an app to help monitor symptoms and a 24/7 contact number so patients can speak to a clinician if they need to. Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, including by RAT, can also attend the ACT’s walk-in clinic for COVID-19 positive patients at the Garran Surge Centre. This clinic provides treatment for non-lifethreatening injuries or illnesses unrelated to a COVID diagnosis, such as cuts and abrasions, strains and sprains, bites and stings, infections and wounds. It also provides patients who are COVID-19 positive with in-person support, advice, and interventions, and is open seven days a week from 7.30am to 10pm. No appointment is needed for this free service. (continued page 10)

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If you become very ill In the case of severe symptoms, call triple zero (000) straight away. Tell the phone operator you’ve been diagnosed with or are awaiting a test result for COVID-19, and have severe symptoms, and that you need an ambulance. If you are COVID-19 positive and attend the emergency department (ED) other than by ambulance, please contact them before attending if possible to inform them that you’re a confirmed COVID-19 case. Wear a mask, and switch to the provided surgical mask outside on arrival. Please do not attend the hospital if your symptoms are mild. If you need further advice, call HealthDirect on 1800 022 222, or work through its symptom checker online.

The timeline If you do contract COVID-19, you may experience only mild symptoms and feel better in three to four days. A small portion of people may feel quite unwell for seven to 14 days. Initial symptoms may include a fever, sore throat, muscle pain, and loss of taste.

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Between Day Five and Seven, some people may be well on the way to recovery, while others may begin to experience shortness of breath. Given the ACT’s high vaccination rates and the rise of the Omicron variant, we are seeing a lot less of this now than we did in August last year. If you do have respiratory symptoms, an oximeter can measure your oxygen levels, so your GP or the COVID Care@ Home team can assess whether to refer you to Hospital in the Home or the ED. The COVID Care@Home program provides a kit including an oximeter to registered patients at higher risk of experiencing severe illness, and checks in regularly with them during this stage of the disease. The COVID Care@Home support line should be these patients’ first port of call if their condition worsens so that the team can assess whether to call an ambulance. If you do need to go to hospital, bring a mobile phone or tablet and a charger so you can stay in contact with family and friends. Fortunately, most people manage their symptoms at home well without going to the ED. This is important because we really don’t want

people coming to hospital for concerns that could be managed via a video call to a doctor or the delivery of medications to the home.

Post-COVID support If you are suffering from symptoms as a result of COVID-19 after recovering from the initial illness, you may have ‘long COVID’. Symptoms could include fatigue, headaches, joint or chest pain, a persistent cough, and ‘brain fog’, where you may face memory loss or difficulty thinking clearly. The COVID Care@Home team or your GP can refer you to the Post-COVID Recovery Clinic at the University of Canberra Hospital.

Final word It’s going to be a challenging few weeks for our city, and a busy time for us at Canberra Health Services. We’re ready to support you through it, and thank you for your patience as we manage increased patient numbers. In the meantime, please take care of yourselves and each other. Dr Ian Marr is a staff specialist in infectious diseases at Canberra Health Services. He has treated COVID-19 patients at Canberra Hospital and through the COVID Care@Home program in the ACT.

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Garran walk-in clinic opens for COVID patients

A dedicated walk-in clinic for COVID-19 positive patients opened in Garran on Monday – and as COVID-19 case numbers rise in the ACT, there will be an increased need for such a service, Canberra Health Services (CHS) say. Set up to provide in-person support, advice, and interventions for people who have tested positive, the clinic also treats non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses unrelated to a COVID diagnosis, such as cuts and abrasions, strains and sprains, bites and stings, and infections and wounds.

Clinical nurse educator, Kate Dwyer is glad the new Garran walk-in clinic for COVID patients has opened. Photo supplied.

The clinic operates from the northern end of the COVID-19 Surge Centre on Garran Oval; the testing clinic at the southern end is separate. There was a steady stream of patients on the clinic’s first day, with a mix of care needs. By 5pm on Monday, 17 patients had presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, or respiratory symptoms. “The first day went really well,” said clinical nurse educator, Kate Dwyer. “We’ve had some patients who were very grateful that the service has been opened. “The staff are really pleased to be able to support those in the community who have tested positive for COVID-19. It’s nice to give them a place to come, feel safe, and that we can feel safe in treating them as well.” CHS expect demand could rise as case numbers surge, from dozens a week at the moment to many times that at the peak of the outbreak. “Providing a dedicated pathway for in-person care of COVID-19 patients will help the individual patients, as well as helping to prevent the further spread of the virus,” a spokesperson said.

“It will prevent some COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms from presenting to our emergency departments and provide others with an opportunity to access care they may otherwise have postponed.” There may be a flow-on effect on the number of COVID-19 positive patients visiting GPs or pharmacies, but this was not the aim of setting up the clinic, the CHS spokesperson explained. Many GPs will be able to care for their COVID positive patients by telehealth. “This clinic is another way of accessing care if you are unable to access your health care provider,” the spokesperson said. CHS anticipate demand for COVID-19 testing clinics will reduce once Canberrans understand they no longer need a PCR test to confirm a positive rapid antigen test result. The new Garran COVID clinic is staffed by CHS members from the Inner North Walk-in Centre, which has been temporarily closed. The clinic is open seven days a week from 7.30am to 10pm. No appointment is needed for this free service.

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The benefits of moving more in everyday life 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. Between work, commuting and some well-deserved down-time, how much movement actually happens

on an average day? Not enough, say experts like Dr Kellie Toohey, exercise physiologist and facilitator of

Resolving to be more active is one of the best things you can do to look after yourself, says exercise physiologist, Dr Kellie Toohey.

Cancer Council ACT’s ENRICHing Survivorship program. Leading an active lifestyle helps you keep your body healthy, which in turn reduces your risk for many health conditions, including various forms of cancer. It also helps improve your energy levels and feelings of wellbeing. And an active lifestyle is exactly that – a way to live life – whilst incorporating as much movement as you can into your day. Resolving to be more active is one of the best things you can do to look after yourself today. Exercise physiologist, Dr Kellie Toohey, encourages us to do something each day to get moving and reduce our sedentary time. Kellie advises that while it may feel hard at first, remain persistent and you will start to notice changes. “It takes time to build up. How it feels when you start is not how you will feel in a months’ time,” she says. “Be patient and kind to yourself. Learn to listen to your body. You don’t need to be doing high intensity workouts to see positive results. Consistent healthy choices over time are the key.” Kellie encourages factoring in exercise in as you make plans for the week. “It’s important to plan for the week ahead; set your intentions and goals for the week to set yourself up for success.”

Kellie’s tips to get you moving: • Start small and try to do something each day • Make a weekly plan that incorporates exercise • Walking for 15-20 minutes is a good start • Incorporate small changes each week • It’s important to include body weight resistance twice a week for strength • Find what and when works best for you It’s also important to get the exercises right, says Kellie. “Programs like ENRICHing Survivorship can help you learn what exercises to do, and how to do them safely and correctly.” ENRICHing Survivorship participant Jodi Fraser recommends the exercise modules. “Working on practising exercise and building up to circuit training is an effective way to engage and get back to being healthy and leading a less sedentary lifestyle,” Jodi says. “It is really important for these types of programs to be offered when finishing active treatment as there is a lot of ‘what do I do now?’ thinking that happens.” To find out more on ENRICHing Survivorship, a program that supports recovery after cancer treatment, head to the website: actcancer.org/information-andsupport/life-after-cancer-treatment/

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Kids line up for jab Rise Above Convoy postponed Eleven-year-old June Tattam was excited and nervous as she prepared for her first Pfizer shot on Monday morning, 10 January. Adult Canberrans are 98.5 per cent double vaccinated, and many have already had their booster – but Monday was the first day that children aged five to 11 could be vaccinated. “It’s a relief to be here,” said June’s mother, Emma Nikolic, accompanying her daughter to the AIS arena mass vaccination clinic. June was the last in her family to be vaccinated, and the family has been cautious the last couple of weeks, but Ms Nikolic said she could now relax, knowing her daughter will be vaccinated before returning to school. Australia’s leading vaccination advisory group, ATAGI, approved the Pfizer vaccine for five- to 11-year-old children last month; children will receive two paediatric doses of a Pfizer vaccine, eight weeks apart. This Pfizer vaccine is specially formulated for children, and is one-third the dosage for people 12 and older. Vaccination bookings opened before Christmas, and the AIS clinic has been booked out for the next two weeks. Read an extended version of this story at canberraweekly.com.au

Over the past 10 years, the annual Rise Above Convoy for Cancer Families sees hundreds of trucks and motorbikes take to the region’s roads, raising much needed funds for local cancer battlers. This year, the event was scheduled to run on 13 Feburary, but has been postponed due to the nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases. Rise Above Capital Region Cancer Relief chair, Di Hodge, said, “Each year we look forward to connecting with the hundreds of families and community members impacted by cancer in our region at the convoy event”. “The health and safety of cancer patients and their families is our highest priority. Given the uncertainty surrounding the Omicron variant and the higher risk of infection COVID-19 poses to our immunocompromised patients, holding the event in Feburary is simply too risky.” The trucks and motorbikes usually journey from Beard Industrial Estate

outside of Queanbeyan to Exhibition Park in Canberra where the Convoy wraps up with a live concert and family fun day. Local businesses and both the Canberra and Queanbeyan trucking and motorcycle communities have avidly supported the Convoy since its first days, and have helped raise funds to support over 900 cancer patients throughout the region. Ms Hodge said they’re still hoping to hold the Convoy as it is a major fundraiser for the organisation. “We will be looking at holding an alternative fundraiser if we can’t host the event as it’s normally held, but it’s a major fundraiser for us. We will be able to continue to help patients without hosting the Convoy, but not to the extent that we would like to,” she said. To support, get involved or learn about the Rise Above Convoy, visit @riseabovecancerconvoy on Facebook.

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Local sailors win in Canberra’s first national boatrace The Sharpie Nationals – an annual Australian championship for the Sharpie class, a three-person racing sailing dinghy – was held for the first time in Canberra this summer, and it was a triumph for local sailors. Canberra crews from the same family won the national and junior championships, while locals also took third place. The 78th Sharpie Nationals ran from 28 December to 3 January. Hosted by the YMCA Sailing Club, on Lake Burley Griffin, the Canberra event was meant to be held 12 months ago, but was postponed because of COVID-19. Smoke, skippered by Michael Forster, and crewed by his brother Andy (head gardener at Floriade) and Simon Doherty, won first place. “It feels pretty amazing,” Michael said. “I’ve never won a national championship before, and it’s still sinking in!” The Forster brothers placed second a dozen years ago, in the 2008/09 Australian championships, held in NSW – but only 18 boats competed, and few from interstate. This time, despite the pandemic, 31 boats competed, from every state and territory except WA and the NT (14 from the ACT) – including two previous national champions. “It was really good to beat the competition from around Australia!” Michael said.

Points are accumulated over eight races; whoever has the lowest score, wins. Smoke came first in three races, and third in two more. “We were the most consistent,” Michael said. The second placed boat, Jason Heritage’s Maelstrom (SA), came first twice and second twice, but also had some lower results: an 11 and a 13. Smoke’s lowest place was fifth. Local knowledge was also an advantage; the brothers grew up sailing on Lake Burley Griffin, and have sailed here for most of their lives. “We know the intricacies of the lake,” Michael said. Some interstate competitors had chaffed the Smoke crew, saying they would know what to do in the wind conditions. “We didn’t necessarily know what to do,” Michael said, “but we played the percentages, and were in the right place more often than not, and sailed into the right position by the end of the race.” Andy Forster’s son Robin (skipper) and daughter Naomi, and Michael’s son Josh won the junior championships in their boat Priority Road, coming 23rd overall in their first Sharpie Nationals. Michael said they enjoyed the atmosphere of the event, and competing against boats from interstate. In the ACT, they normally

Smoke, skippered by Michael Forster, and crewed by his brother Andy Forster and Simon Doherty, won first place in Canberra’s first Sharpie Nationals held on Lake Burley Griffin this summer. Photo: Tony Burslem.

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sail with a fleet of half a dozen boats, so sailing with 31 boats was quite a jump. “They met that challenge,” Michael said. Their best result was an eighth in one race – not a handicap, but over the line. “A pretty good effort, considering the fleet.” Noah Taylor’s boat Bangin Sheets won third place, with three thirds and a second. Michael Forster and his crew will defend their title at the next Australian championships, to be held in Hobart at the end of this year. The younger generation will also compete; they have purchased a newer boat. “Hopefully, they’ll be able to go even faster!” Michael said. Until then, Michael said, he and his family will keep enjoying the sport. “We love sailing, getting out there and competing against other boats,” he said. “Being able to sail to your best and hopefully beat the other

boats at the same time is what I really enjoy about sailing.” Sailing, he says, is mentally challenging and physically taxing at times. Besides the competition, the weather is also a challenge; the wind conditions are always different, so no race is ever the same. Michael thanked the interstate and local competitors. “We’re grateful that we were able to get it to occur, and that our interstate competitors were able to attend.” Besides the competition, it was a lively social event, outside under marquees, catered by locals. The Sharpie Championship event was sponsored by the ACT Government (via Events ACT), the Yachting Association of the ACT, Capital Brewing Co, Contentious Character Winery, the Canberra Yacht Club – Boat Club, Steve Walker Sails, Hill Sails One Design, and Down Under Sail. - Nick Fuller

At a glance Giants start AFLW season off with a win The GWS Giants have got their season off to almost the perfect start, downing the Gold Coast Suns by 15 points in Queensland on Sunday evening, 9 January. A shoulder injury to Olympic gold medallist Chloe Dalton was the only sour note on an otherwise impressive 5.6 (36) to 3.3 (21) victory for GWS. The Giants trailed by one point at half time, but produced a commanding effort in the second half, booting three goals to none to seal victory. Giants midfielder Alyce Parker was arguably best on ground with 21 disposals and eight tackles, while Alicia Eva (22 possessions) and 40-year-old Irish forward Cora Staunton (two goals) were also crucial. GWS next play the Fremantle Dockers on Sunday 16 January at Whitten Oval in Melbourne.

Canberra fall to Adelaide in ALW Canberra United’s winless start to the season has continued with a 3-1 loss to Adelaide at Viking Park on Saturday 8 January. It took just nine minutes for Adelaide to take the lead, after a clinical finish from Dylan Holmes. Chelsea Dawber doubled their lead before the break, making no mistake after finding herself one-on-one with the keeper. Brought on at half-time, Ashleigh Sykes rose highest to head Allira Toby’s ball into the top corner to bring Canberra right back into the contest. Canberra continued to push but against the run of play, Adelaide’s Fiona Warts sealed the game with their third goal. United are now in ninth spot on the ladder with 2 draws and 3 losses. They next take on the undefeated Sydney FC at Nestrata Jubilee Stadium on Saturday 15 January.

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GIVIT seeks vouchers for everyday essentials GIVIT is working with numerous organisations across the ACT that work to provide support for our most vulnerable. Many of these Canberrans experienced a challenging holiday due to various personal crises including financial hardship, domestic violence, homelessness, and mental or physical illness. COVID-19 has contributed to a number of these circumstances, and has further impacted many of those who were already doing it tough. Added to this is the back-to-school season, where families now prepare children and teenagers for the school year ahead. GIVIT’s online ‘Christmas’ appeal is still up and running! Listed are requests for vouchers for essentials such as groceries, fuel, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, and clothing that will assist families in need. Also listed are requests for gift vouchers or toys that would bring some belated Christmas cheer to those who have missed out. GIVIT’s online ‘Ready to Learn’ appeal is also seeking back-to-school essentials, such as backpacks, stationery, lunch boxes and drink bottles, to assist vulnerable children in starting the school year with dignity. To donate, visit givit.org.au/ whats-needed, search appeals ‘Christmas’ or ‘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.

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Canberra Hospital Foundation is giving you a chance to zip away on the stylish Vespa Primavera PicNic valued at $8,506 (including on-road costs). Thanks to Lennock Volkswagen, every $10 ticket sold helps fund the Your Space - Cancer Wellbeing Centre at the Canberra Region Cancer Centre. In partnership with existing clinical care, the new services at Your Space will help to relieve stress, reduce pain and anxiety, and help manage the side effects of cancer treatment. Tickets are $10 each; available online, at the Foundation shopfront at Canberra Hospital or call 02 5124 3542. Raffle drawn 30 March 2pm. More info: canberrahospitalfoundation.org.au

Kippax Kids Holiday Happenings Kippax Kids Holiday Happenings are returning after COVID cancellations late last year. On Thursdays 20 and 27 January 10am2pm, these popular Craft and Games days will be held at Kippax Uniting Church, Hardwick Crescent, Holt. They will be for children who were in primary school in 2021. The cost is $5 per child, maximum $10 per family. Morning tea is provided, but children need to bring lunch, a water bottle, and a hat. To register, call Kippax Uniting Church on 6254 1733. canberraweekly.com.au

VIEW Clubs of Australia offers a network for women to connect with one another in the community, while supporting the work of The Smith Family in providing long-term educational support for Australian children and young people in need. Yerrabi VIEW Club will hold their next meeting on Thursday 20 January 11.30am at Eastlake Gungahlin, followed by lunch at the Bistro afterwards. More info: contact June on 0412 617 085 or june3@iinet.net.au by 16 January.

Free music and groove sessions Music and Movement: Join Angus, a local musician and stay-at-home father, for a music session with the children, 10-11am Wednesdays during school holidays. Children Groove Movement: Join Kylie for a move and groove your body session with the children, 11am-12pm Wednesdays during school holidays. Adult Groove Movement: Join Kylie for a move and groove your body session, 7-8pm Fridays during school holidays. All sessions are free and held at the Stage area, Tuggeranong Park Playground, 25 Bartlet Place, Greenway. More info: @Groovecanberra on Facebook.

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Free women-only fitness programs Diabetes NSW & ACT will hold several Move with Women programs in Canberra early this year. The first starts from Monday 31 January 11.30am and the second from Wednesday 2 February 10am, both at Canberra City Health Network, 71-73 London Circuit, Canberra; a third program starts on Friday 4 February 6.30am at Flex Out Physiotherapy, 1/90 Corinna Street, Phillip. This free group exercise program for women (18+) of all fitness levels and backgrounds involves a one-hour group exercise session every week for nine weeks, with an additional 30-minute health education session every fortnight. This fun, social and motivating program incorporates many of the factors that contribute to women’s health – exercise sessions, tips to eating healthy, techniques to relieve stress and anxiety, and an opportunity to connect with other women. Participants do not need to be diagnosed with diabetes to join. Registering is easy: visit movewithwomen.com.au/classes or call 1800 328 951.

Cupid’s Undie Run 2022 After two years of virtual events, Cupid’s Undie Run is heading back to the streets in February in 10 cities and towns around Australia, including Canberra. Turning 10 this year, Cupid’s Undie Run is the signature fundraising event for the Children’s Tumour Foundation of Australia, the charitable authority and only dedicated support service for people impacted by Neurofibromatosis (NF) in Australia. NF is a genetic disorder that affects one in every 2,500 people, and on average, a child is born every three days with NF in Australia. It causes tumours to form on nerves in the body, including the brain and spine, and can also cause cancer, blindness, deafness, physical differences, learning difficulties and chronic pain. There is currently no cure. The Canberra run will be held on Sunday 27 February at Lotus Bay, Yarralumla. More info: cupidsundierun.com.au/events/29/canberra-cupids-undie-run

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Once the papaya skewers are completely frozen, melt your chocolate either using the microwave method or double boiler method and stir in the coconut oil until combined. Drizzle or dip your papaya into the chocolate and allow any excess chocolate to drip off. Sprinkle with crushed nuts/seeds/coconut and return to the freezer until you are ready to enjoy. Tips: Make sure the papaya is completely frozen before dipping in the chocolate. If the papaya is wet, the chocolate will slide off. The chocolate will instantly harden when you dip. Enjoy straight away or return to the freezer to enjoy later. Overheating chocolate can cause it to seize and it will have a dry, crumbly appearance. Avoid this by making sure you melt chocolate slowly using low heat, regardless what melting method you use.

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Cotter Campground Nestled on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Cotter Campground in the ACT offers shower, toilet and picnic facilities, a variety of camping styles, and accessibility for people with disabilities. It’s an ideal base to explore the Brindabella Ranges, northern Namadgi Park, or the nearby Stromlo Forest Park. Price per night: Concession $10; Senior $12; Adult $15; Children under 15 free. Location: 1691 Cotter Road, Stromlo ACT

Wee Jasper Reserves A perfect piece of paradise beside the Goodradigbee River, Wee Jasper Reserves offers four primitive camping reserves where you can stop, unwind and enjoy the serenity. Sitting alongside the famous Hume and Hovell Walking

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Bendethera Valley Campground Remote and almost completely untouched, the Bendethera Valley Campground (north-east of Cooma) is an ideal place for keen cavers and explorers, or campers simply wanting to relax in peace. There are plenty of swimming spots scattered along the Deua River that flows through this open valley and walking tracks, including the Bendethera Cave track. Price: Free with only a $6 booking fee Location: Bendethera Valley Campground, NSW

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Hollington Drive focuses on the lives of two sisters, Theresa (Anna Maxwell Martin) and her head teacher sibling, Helen (Rachael Stirling). Theresa was living a blissful middle-class existence, until a local mother turns up on her doorstep with news that her son is missing. This missing boy was friendly with Theresa’s children and his disappearance makes Theresa question their recent strange behaviour. Could they somehow be involved with the disappearance? And how far will Theresa go to help them cover up their mistakes? To celebrate the 19 January release of Hollington Drive (M) on DVD ($29.95), CW has eight copies to be won.

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Felix is a translator assigned to a diplomatic embassy in the mighty Echmen empire. When his home state is destroyed by invaders, Felix manages to find work with a small barbarian nation. Ignored and resented, but armed with scholarly knowledge, Felix decides to turn his unfortunate circumstances around by conquering the world. This is another brilliant novel from the impressive K. J. Parker. Easily read as either a standalone book or the third entry in The Siege series, this outrageous fantasy has an incredibly entertaining narrative that perfectly portrays all the hilarious aspects of human nature.

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Now showing Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG) In the rural town of Summerville, Oklahoma, ex-Ghostbuster Egon Spengler suffers a heart attack while fighting a spook. Over in Chicago, Egon’s estranged daughter, Callie (Carrie Coon) and her two children, Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (McKenna Grace) are evicted from their apartment. With nowhere left to go, the family moves to Egon’s run-down farm to settle his estate, where Phoebe soon discovers Egon’s PKE ‘ghost’ meter. A third Ghostbusters project has been in the works ever since 1989’s Ghostbusters II. After the death in 2014 of Harold Ramis, who played Egon Spengler, Sony produced a derided reboot. Afterlife is an effort to

get the franchise back on track in mood, tone and through character, exploring what is at the heart of a ghostbuster. The movie harkens back to the classic blockbuster hits of the 1980s. The focus is on the young cast as they go on their hero’s journey, unravelling an evil plot to save the world. Coon and Paul Rudd serve as wry, parental figures, but it is the children leading the charge, none less so than Phoebe, an awkward outsider who has a lot in common with her estranged grandfather in terms of intelligence, love of science, and penchant for bustin’ ghosts. Verdict: Like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Afterlife focuses heavily on nostalgia, particularly of the first Ghostbusters movie. While this is comforting in such uncertain times, hopefully future entries will carve out their own path. 4 stars. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

A Journey through Art Art History Conferences at Gorman Art Centre. I propose two types of Art History classes per term starting February 5th: An 8-week series on Italian Renaissance • Saturdays 1 to 3 PM or Tuesdays 6:15 to 8:15 PM • You will learn about sculptures, architecture and paintings in Venice, Florence and Rome. One-off classes on Saturday morning: • Van Gogh and Gauguin in the South of France • The Lady and the Unicorn • Marc Chagall’s Poetic Imagery

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What’s on

FOLK DANCE CANBERRA: Free come and try afternoon at Folk Dance Canberra Hall, Hackett, 29 January 2.30-4.30pm; folkdancecanberra.org.au

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

DECADENCE AND DEBAUCHERY: An exciting evening of contemporary cabaret presented by Jazida Productions at Belconnen Arts Centre, 29 January 9pm; belcoarts.com.au

HISTORIC MEMORIALS COLLECTION: Australian Parliament House is celebrating 110 years of the collection by exhibiting rarely seen items in the Public Exhibition Area until 15 May; aph.gov.au CANBERRA POTTERS: Twisted Nature exhibition by Anna O’Neale and Mahala Hill at the Watson gallery, until 6 February; canberrapotters.com.au CANBERRA METAL FEST: A three-day benefit concert, donating to Headspace Canberra, 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 SOOSHI MANGO: The social media superstar comedy troupe bring their highly anticipated Off The Boat tour to Canberra Theatre Centre, until 14 January; tegdainty.com CIRCUS OF ILLUSION: Sawdust and sequins combine with cutting-edge illusions at Canberra Theatre Centre, Sunday 16 January 2pm and 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.org.au

SUMMER SOIREE: Luminescence Chamber Singers perform a wide range of music at the Pialligo Fields, 30 January 1.30-4pm; luminescence.org.au Pirates of Penzance at Theatre 3, Acton, 14-22 January.

MAGIC BEACH: A stage adaptation of the Alison Lester classic at Canberra Theatre, 22-23 January; canberratheatrecentre.com.au BRENDA L. CROFT: See the artist’s 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 KYEEMA GALLERY: The Hall venue hosts new exhibition Pharus by Stephen Harrison, to 24 January; capitalwines.com.au

SIDNEY NOLAN FINDING THE DRY HEART: An exhibition following the chronology of Nolan’s travels between 1947 and 1952 at CMAG, Civic, until 2 April; cmag.com.au

AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE CAPITAL: Culminating with fireworks over the lake, a full day’s entertainment for all the family will take place at Regatta Point and Patrick White Lawns at Lake Burley Griffin on the public holiday, Wednesday 26 January; act.australiaday.org.au

AUSTRALIANS IN HOLLYWOOD: A new exhibition at the National Film and Sound Archive with a host of unseen treasures from Australian cinema, 21 January to 17 July; nfsa.gov.au

SMOKESCREEN: A play by Christopher Samuel Carroll about the dark arts of manipulating the message, at The Q, Queanbeyan, 26 January5 February; theq.net.au

MAD MAX-A-THON: The National Film and Sound Archive screen all four Mad Max movies over 21-23 January; nfsa.gov.au

WAREHOUSE CIRCUS: Host their circus school holiday programs at their Chifley and Kaleen gymnasiums until 28 January; warehousecircus.org.au

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 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 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 EXOTIC HYPNOTICA: A burlesque theatre extravaganza presented by Jazida Productions at Belconnen Arts Centre, 9-12 February; belcoarts.com.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 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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Fabulous It’s hard to believe Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton, Waity-Katy), turned 40 on 9 January. As well as designer couture, her wardrobe includes plenty of high street pieces that sell like hot cakes when Kate showcases them. She’s a style queen, whatever the occasion.

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Wrapped in a red coat dress with bow detail and matching accessories for Christmas carols at Westminster Abbey on 8 December.

The Duchess pairs a fuchsia overcoat and turtleneck with black pants for a school visit in London last November.

Catherine wears full-length emerald sequins to the Royal Variety Performance in November.

In military-style top, slim navy pants and long coat at London’s imperial War Museum on 10 November.

Comfy boots, jeans, and a quilted vest to meet Scouts at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland on 1 November.

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A forever family home Fraser 34 Carrodus Street A genuine entertainer’s oasis nestled in the tightly held suburb of Fraser, 34 Carrodus Street is perfectly positioned and designed to be a forever family home. With five spacious bedrooms and set on a large 1,319sqm block, there’s an abundance of memories waiting to be made here. The backyard is one of the key features of the property, boasting both an alfresco and covered pergola that are perfect for hosting summer barbecues and dinner parties, and an expansive lawn

for the kids to play and the pets to roam. There’s even an established veggie garden for the green thumb of the family. Inside, the home is spread across two spacious levels; the floorplan is functional and generous. The lower level boasts multiple living areas, an updated kitchen featuring a freestanding gas cooktop, an oven and dishwasher, as well as two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, the main bathroom, and the exquisite master suite that

includes a large built-in wardrobe and stylish ensuite. The top level of the home is where you’ll find the remaining two bedrooms, both with built-in robes, and filled with natural light spilling through the large windows. With extra features such as ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, single and double-glazed windows, side double gate access, a laundry room with external access, a double garage with remote control and drive-through access, and a slow combustion fireplace,

this fantastic property is not to be missed.

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under the hammer

28 Empire Circuit, Forrest

$2,800,000 Blewitt

2/9 Solong Street, Lawson

$795,000

Carter + Co

3 Caley Crescent, Griffith

$2,195,000 Belle

26/58 Narrambla Terrace, Lawson

$750,000

Hive

134 Molonglo River Drive, Carwoola

$2,010,000 Belle

10/11 Everard Street, Palmerston

$742,000

LJ Hooker

27 Brigalow Street, O'Connor

$1,925,000 Independent

3 Marika Street, Ngunnawal

$730,000

LJ Hooker

182/15 Coranderrk Street, City

$1,830,000 Key

82/224 Flemington Road, Harrison

$730,000

LJ Hooker

40 Weddin Circuit, Palmerston

$1,800,000 Canberry

5/1 Saw Place, MacGregor

$720,000

LJ Hooker

27 Temple Terrace, Denman Prospect

$1,535,000 Belle

10/27 David Street, O'Connor

$717,000

Upside

2 Jack Ryan Street, Forde

$1,495,000 Independent

19C Narrambla Terrace, Lawson

$690,000

LJ Hooker

53 Romberg Way, Taylor

$1,475,000 New Door

6/15 Irving Street, Phillip

$683,000

Independent

3 Agent

20/26 Marr Street, Pearce 1

Emma Robertson 0422 415 008 Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119 LJ Hooker Weston Sat 15 Jan 10am

43 Clift Crescent, Richardson

$1,425,000 Confidence

28/1 Hoffmann Street, Moncrieff

$660,000

Upside

19 Gaunson Crescent, Wanniassa

$1,400,000 Verv

25/1 Gordon Street, City

$653,500

LJ Hooker

17 Tyrrell Circuit, Kaleen

$1,365,000 LJ Hooker

16 De Mestre Place, Holt

$595,000

Independent

20 Barramundi Street, Throsby

$1,360,000 New Door

108/6 Cape Street, Dickson

$590,000

Independent

10 Gordon Ford Way, Taylor

$1,330,000 Whitcombe

35/112 Baldwin Drive, Kaleen

$550,000

LJ Hooker

33 Castleton Crescent, Gowrie

$1,300,000 McIntyre

1203/25 Edinburgh Avenue, City

$550,000

Crowthers

2 Convine Street, Forde

$1,235,000 McGrath

8/141 Mapleton Avenue, Harrison

$550,000

Impact

16 Chadwick Street, Taylor

$1,220,000 Canberry

122/81 Constitution Avenue, Campbel

$540,000

Independent

81 Charterisville Avenue, Conder

$1,210,000 Blackshaw

183/8 Limburg Way, Greenway

$536,000

LJ Hooker

26 Castagna Street, Strathnairn

$1,200,000 Carter + Co

32/4 Thadoona Street, Crace

$502,000

McGrath

12 McTavish Street, Googong

$1,180,000 White Rhino

22/2 Manning Clark Cres, Franklin

$497,000

Impact

3 Body Place, Macarthur

118 Rob Riley Circuit, Bonner

$1,150,000 McGrath

22/115 Canberra Avenue, Griffith

$490,000

Purnell

56 Dumaresq Street, Dickson

$1,135,000 LJ Hooker

917/240 Bunda Street, City

$490,000

Stone

79 Learmonth Drive, Kambah

$1,125,000 Value Properties

8/2 Clare Burton Crescent, Franklin

$475,000

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1/1 Eldridge Crescent, Garran

$1,100,000 Maloneys

86/177 Badimara Street, Fisher

$460,000

LJ Hooker

68 Tiptree Crescent, Palmerston

$1,095,000 LJ Hooker

508/35 Furzer Street, Phillip

$455,000

LJ Hooker

2 Coningham Street, Gowrie

$1,075,000 McIntyre

45/10 Ipima Street, Braddon

$435,000

Independent

9 Pentland Street, Campbell

$1,060,000 JWLand

704/482 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson $434,900

Independent

Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong Sat 15 Jan 11am

14 Gascoyne Circuit, Kaleen

$1,020,000 Home by Holly

57/116 Easty St, Phillip

$421,000

Edge

274 Antill Street, Hackett

$980,000

McIntyre

702/17 Dooring Street, Braddon

$395,000

Upside

3 The Crescent, Queanbeyan

$960,000

Belle

210/1 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin $390,000

Independent

7 Hinkler Street, Scullin

$940,000

LJ Hooker

84/21 Battye Street, Bruce

$380,000

Luton

12 Mcgill Street, Evatt

$935,000

Strive

10/17 Majura Avenue, Dickson

$379,000

Independent

1/23 Jondol Place, Isabella Plains

$890,000

One Agency

12/1 Mouat Street, Lyneham

$375,000

LJ Hooker

3/25 Aspinall Street, Watson

$890,000

LJ Hooker

232/41 Chandler St, Belconnen

$371,000

Edge

133/15 John Cleland Crescent, Florey

371/15 Bowes Street, Phillip

$875,000

Carter + Co

65/1 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin

$325,000

LJ Hooker

6A Garratt Street, Wanniassa

$870,000

Edge

2/17 Campbell Street, Queanbeyan

$318,000

LJ Hooker

43 Maynard Street, Ngunnawal

$859,000

Impact

6/47 Atkinson Street, Queanbeyan East $315,000

LJ Hooker

Agent

18 Hearne Street, Googong

$847,500

Ray White

59/40 Swain Street, Gungahlin

$299,000

Luton

59 Prichard Circuit, Richardson

$845,000

Independent

7B/109 Knox Street, Watson

$245,000

Civium

24 Hirschfeld Crescent, MacGregor

$810,000

Edge

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Top 3 properties to inspect in January As Canberrans tentatively step into 2022, it’s highly likely the redhot property market will continue to skyrocket. There’s seldom been a better time to invest in property, especially in the ACT, and now that the holiday lull is almost over, it’s time to explore the local real estate market once more. Here are three top properties in Canberra to inspect this month.

12/1 Hoffman Street, Moncrieff 3 bed 2 bath 2 car Price: $700,000 - $730,000 View: Sat 15 Jan 10.30-11am Agent: Suzi Wells, McGrath Canberra A lovely and spacious townhouse with views of Black Mountain Tower, 12/1 Hoffman Street is a fantastic investment opportunity or great for first home buyers keen to break into the market. The open plan living and meals area flows effortlessly through to the stunning outdoor area.

48 Mortlock Circuit, Kaleen 3 bed 2 bath 1 car Auction: Thurs 3 Feb 6pm View: Sat 15 Jan 10.50-11.20am Agents: Jake Battenally and Jemma Bridge, Ray White Canberra

1301/25 Edinburgh Avenue, Acton 1 bed 1 bath 1 car Price: $589,000+ View: Sat 15 Jan 11.30am-12pm Agents: Justin Ingram and Jess Kercher, MRKT Property

This three-bedroom family home has been lovingly maintained and beautifully updated. It boasts established gardens surrounding an outdoor entertaining oasis. Located close to local schools, great shops and cosy cafés, this home is the perfect place to raise a growing family.

This exceptional home is located in one of Canberra’s most distinctive buildings, ‘Nishi’. World-renowned architects Fender Kastalidis, designed this Japanese-inspired building representing a significant advancement in environmentally sustainable living.

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More Information: 1. Offer available for eligible First Time Buyers approved for their first home loan with loan to value ratio (LVR) greater than 80% and up to 95% including LMI premium at time of formal approval. LVR stands for the initial loan to value ratio at loan approval. LVR is the amount of the customer’s loan compared to the Bank’s valuation of the property offered to secure the loan expressed as a percentage. First Time Buyers are applicants applying for their first home loan for their first property. For joint applications, at least one applicant must be a First Time Buyer. Available on New Owner Occupier & Investment loans with Principal & interest repayments. Not available on Interest Only repayments. Offer current as of 13 July 2020. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Min loan size of $250k. Max one security property per application. Excludes Line of Credit, Constructions Loans which remain on Interest Only repayments after completion of the initial Interest Only period, Land Only Loans, RAMS Fast Track home loans, company and trustee borrowers, refinances, and switches and refinances of home loans within the Westpac Group which includes RAMS, St.George, Westpac, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA. Offer not available in conjunction with RAMS New Purchase Buyer $2,000 Rebate offer. Lender’s Mortgage Insurance premium will be reduced for eligible customers up to a max of $5,000 with a premium of at least $1 payable for LMI by the customer. This will be reflected within the Home Loan Agreement. Where the LMI premium is more than $5000, RAMS will pay $5000 towards the premium. The balance of the LMI premium will be payable by the customer. LMI subject to approval and customer must adhere to LMI obligations during the loan agreement. This information does not take into account your personal circumstances. Terms, conditions and limitations apply. Credit criteria, fees and charges apply. Funds to cover transaction costs are required. Residential lending is not available for Non-Australian resident borrowers. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 is the credit provider for home loans originated by RAMS Financial Group Pty Ltd ABN 30 105 207 538 AR. 405465 Australian credit licence 388065. RAMS Home Loan Centre ACT Central is owned and operated by ACT Central Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN 95 619 745 416. 22097/1221

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superb home includes 4 bedrooms,

large family room/meals area. There’s

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• Garage – 35.61m2 • Construction 2000

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

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408/2 Batman Street Braddon Your new lifestyle awaits at ‘The Mark’ within the

• Engineered timber flooring

‘Founders Lane’ development, offering you all that the

• Full height double glazing throughout

City and Braddon has to offer but situated on the City

• Kitchen with stone tops, quality appliances and

fringe; a tranquil setting and calm place to call home. So, if you are a first home buyer or savvy investor, it’s hard to go past this quality opportunity so please give me a call to book your inspection

dishwasher • Winter garden also doubles as multipurpose space that can be fully enclosed

For Sale $430,000+ _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178

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401/47 Currong Street North Braddon If your next move is about Location, Lifestyle and

• Corner apartment with beautiful views

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• Kitchen features stone waterfall countertops,

at Founders Lane. The 4th Floor corner apartment sits

induction cooking & abundant storage

elevated and looking out across the heritage listed

• Full height tiling to bathrooms

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• Ducted Reverse cycle air conditioning

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• 109sqm of living + 42sqm of balcony

For Sale $1,050,000 + _______________________________________________ View By Appointment _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178

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5/123 Lowanna Street Braddon This exceptional, low maintenance

apartment exudes space and light with

the unusual bonus of a lovely leafy north

• Stone Benchtops

• Electric cooktop and Fisher & Paykel wall oven

facing outlook onto parkland from the

• Open plan living area

outdoor entertaining will be a breeze.

• North facing deck

deck. You'll never be built out here and

• Reverse cycle heating & cooling

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 2nd Feb at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 15th Jan at 12:00pm - 12:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431

• Parkland vista never to be built out

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4 Guerin Place Chisholm

This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home has three defined

• Reverse cycle air-conditioner

living areas and has recently had a facelift with fresh

• Renovated bathroom

painting throughout, hybrid timber vinyl flooring and

• Venetian and roller blinds

fresh carpet in the bedrooms. All living areas are a

• Large backyard

good size with lounge, dining area and a family room

• Double carport

adjacent to kitchen. The kitchen, although original, is

• Living size 114m2

positioned well and overlooks the expansive backyard.

• Block size 914m2

Auction | On Site Sat, 29th Jan at 10am _______________________________________________ View Contact agents to view _______________________________________________ Agent Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

9/16 Sexton Street Cook

Light and airy throughout this freshly

• Freshly painted

windows. A mezzanine level harmoniously

• Ducted heating & cooling throughout

painted townhouse features awning

separates two living areas that offer leafy green garden views.

• Quality timber flooring throughout • Beautiful awning windows

• Mezzanine level with open plan living • High ceilings

Auction | Forthcoming _______________________________________________ View Contact agent _______________________________________________ Agent Virginia Stoker 0434 610 698

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1/50 Hillcrest Street Crace

Beautiful in design & enjoying

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the ground floor it offers plenty of space &

• R/C split system in the living space

convenience right at your doorstep, this

ideal for quality modern living. Located on loads of natural light.

courtyard access basement

• Communal BBQ & seating area in the

Auction | On site Sat, 29th Jan at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 15th Jan at 11:00am - 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Troy Thompson 0408 694 917

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94/104 Henry Kendall Street Franklin Fresh, modern and inviting this is apartment

• Master with en-suite and WIR

living at its finest. Located in the popular Vista

• Bright and airy open plan living and dining

complex, this ground floor apartment boasts

• Modern kitchen with stone bench tops

huge outdoor entertaining spaces, up to the

• Two large paved courtyard with private external

minute decor, two generous living areas and two spacious double bedrooms.

access • Living space: 75m2

Auction | On Site Sat, 5th Feb at 10am _______________________________________________ View Contact agent to view _______________________________________________ Agent Dan Cooper 0412 773 938

• Courtyard space: 27m2 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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606/6 Gribble Street Gungahlin Situated on the 6th floor this 3-bedroom

apartment boasts amazing high-quality finishes with ample space and light for

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2/18 Parbery Street Kingston This delightful, contemporary terrace home was built in 2019 to the highest standards. It sits proudly within the

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• 230sqm (including courtyard, balconies and garage) • Polished concrete flooring on ground floor • 5.2KW solar system (plus 6.5KWH battery) • 5 minute walk to Kingston Foreshore • 10 minute walk to the Kingston shops

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three-bedroom terrace house offers an plan living, study area, Euro laundry, two courtyards and double garage.

• Lower level: 49.22sq/m • Garage: 38sq/m

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Ando | 405 Poddy Hut Road Double brick home situated on 2.454ha/6.06ac with art deco features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Original Kitchen, open living & dining, 3 car garage & machinery shed Fantastic opportunity if you are looking for a rural renovation project.

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3 Long Beach NSW 3 Sanctuary Forest Place Sitting on a private 2.56 acres (1.04 ha), the owners have created their dream home complete with stunning and breathtaking features, including a gorgeous waterfall pool. The owners unfortunately have to say goodbye to their pride and joy, so this beautiful home is now on the market for the next lucky purchaser to enjoy.

Auction Sat 12 Feb 1pm Price $1,500,000 Guide $1,650,000 View Sat 15 Jan 11-11.30am Agent Rob Routledge Mob 0414 235 976 Agent Karen Van Der Stelt Mob 0413 221 504 LJ Hooker Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455

47 Fauna Avenue Long Beach Watch the Waves Roll In A short stroll to the beach and with good beach and bay views from the second floor this home will appeal to those looking for something a little different, once set up as a childcare centre there is the option of having a separate residence on both levels but there is also a lockable connecting door between for those who prefer to use the whole house as one. https://batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au/ZQ5F8F 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.

562sqm

Auction February 5th at 1PM On-Site Price Guide $750,000 - $800,000 Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976

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17 Crosby Drive Batehaven

Blue Ribbon Address This is the home when only the best will do, with over 300sm of floor area sited on a private 8744sm parcel of land in a soughtafter area of Batemans Bay. The area is popular with professional people as well as the trades as the blocks are large and there is good separation from the neighbors, but the centre of the CBD is only around a 5-minute drive. https://batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au/ZJTF8F 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.

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.

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Price Guide $1,450,000 - $1,550,000 Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976

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Brain busters: 1. Turkish delight 2. Home And Away 3. 2000 4. Odie 5. Griffith 6. Portuguese 7. Perry Como 8. Glycerol (glycerin) 9. Southern Africa 10. 2010

7 8 9 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 26

follower of a particular religion (8) Australian animal (8) Requiring (7) Argue (7) Very large, horned, plant-eating animals (6) Grave (uS) (6) Roman garment (4) Goes regularly to (an event, etc.) (7) Executive group in government (7) Exhaustive (8) Sharpest vertical angle (8) Reconstruct (7) A branch of mathematics (7) Muggy (6) Central Asian fruit (6) Ballet skirt (4)

1 4 7 5 8 6 2 3 9

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

1 2 3 5 6

2 5 9 1 7 3 8 4 6

super sudoku

Beachgoer’s two-piece (6) Masses of bees (6) Cavalry weapon (5) Banishment (9) Root out (9) Popular garden figure (5) Sufficient (6) Brink (4) Actor, – Gosling (4) family head (6) Hand digit (5) Blend (9) A continuous expanse of land (9) Beauty and the Beast heroine (5) Surrenders (6) Brigand (6)

Solutions 6 3 8 2 4 9 5 1 7

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1 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 24 25 27 28 29 30

DOWN

5 6 3 9 1 4 7 8 2

ACROSS

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9 7 1 8 3 2 4 6 5

crossword

1301

4 8 2 7 6 5 1 9 3

2 7 5 8

'lily of the Nile', the agapanthus is native to what part of the world?

7 1 5 3 9 8 6 2 4

2 6 3 4 6

9. Despite sometimes being called

1 1 4 9 8 3

7 1 2 9 6 8 5 9 no. 1498

2. Thor actor Chris Hemsworth

DiffiCulTy RATinG 

9 3 7

Wardrobe, what type of enchanted sweet is Edmund fed by the White Witch?

8 9 6 4 2 7 3 5 1

no. 1497

1. In The Lion, the Witch and the

3 2 4 6 5 1 9 7 8

8 7 4 9 2 9 5 4 3 7 5 6 1 4 3 5 1 4 5 2

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liam hemsworth 13 January 1990

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liam will be focusing on work and developing new skills in the process. a re-organisation of his work and daily schedule is likely throughout the year, especially in February and towards the end of the year, and this may bring into being fresh focus on passion projects. an intensely romantic phase surrounds him and there is likely to be a turning point in his personal life.

CAPRICORN dec 22 – Jan 20

ARIes mar 21 – apr 20

CANCeR Jun 22 – Jul 22

lIbRA SepT 24 – ocT 23

Try to get key financial matters on the table before Friday to avoid delays. Tuesday’s full moon will spotlight a personal or business partnership. Singles should mingle, especially if it’s your birthday; you may meet someone caring. a family or creative matter may take much of your focus.

aim to get key work matters on the table before Friday, as you may find negotiations tougher over the coming weeks. a new chapter is beginning domestically, with family or a property. You will get the chance to turn things around, and this may impact your work and status, or vice versa.

Be prepared to reconsider shared duties. a brand new chapter in your personal life will begin. collaboration and negotiation are the keys to success. You may receive news from a business or personal partner, so aim to formulate a shared plan of action in your personal life and at work.

Tuesday’s full moon brings a fresh chapter in your personal life if you were born in September and in your career, direction or status for october librans. a period of adjustment is likely. Intense feelings may come up at home or with family. aim to discuss key matters before Friday.

AquARIus Jan 21 – FeB 19

TAuRus apr 21 – maY 21

leO Jul 23 – aug 23

sCORPIO ocT 24 – nov 22

a new work or daily routine will begin if it hasn’t already and will require adjustment. You may see your work life or health in a new light and must find new ways to find the balance you are looking for, as strong emotions are likely to emerge in connection with your daily routine.

a trip, transportation or key news will put a spotlight on the necessity to be a little careful about travel and communications. You’ll appreciate the chance to find a more secure way forward, especially regarding legal, study, travel or personal matters. Be prepared to collaborate.

Tuesday’s full moon signifies the chance to break into a new field – for some leos, this will be in association with work, and for others health. However, intense news is likely, so maintain perspective. You’ll also gain the chance to boost your love life, with monday being a good day for romance.

Tuesday’s full moon points to a fresh chapter in connection with work and your activities, and good communication skills will help you proceed. You may receive news to do with a favourite activity, travel or study and will appreciate the chance to sort out your financial plans for the future.

PIsCes FeB 20 – mar 20

gemINI maY 22 – Jun 21

vIRgO aug 24 – SepT 23

sAgITTARIus nov 23 – dec 21

You’re about to begin a fresh chapter in a relationship. For some, this will be in your personal life; for others, with an organisation. avoid feeling pressured to make decisions you’re not ready for. But if you are, you could establish a more stable foundation for yourself moving forward, so be brave.

Be prepared to get key communications decided before Friday to avoid delays next week. a fresh phase will begin financially and a change in your budget or with shared finances such as taxes, or even an inheritance, will arise. a strong link with your past or a work connection will resurface.

Key talks and trips are best configured before Friday to avoid delays and mixups. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of a particular person or organisation, enabling you to proceed on a more solid footing. a creative project will appeal. romance could blossom at Tuesday’s full moon.

Key talks or a trip are best undertaken before the end of Friday to avoid delays. consider a financial matter carefully, as choices will bring about a fresh cycle concerning family, your home and/or your creative projects. You may experience strong emotions at the full moon, so be practical.

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