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contents 06 The tapestry of life is enriched by the beauty and creativity of the arts, especially live performing arts, which have been cruelled by pandemic restrictions for the past two years. Life’s colours are enlivened, the textures more interesting, the dimensions expanded, thanks to the arts. This truth was brought home to me again last Sunday as I absorbed the genius of local singer-songwriter Kim Yang, and national living treasure Katie Noonan and her band, at Tallagandra Hill Winery. Both women write meaningful lyrics and possess the voices of angels. The drummer joining Katie on stage was her 16-year-old son, Dexter, who performed with all the skill, talent and confidence of a seasoned professional. Mind blown! Singer-songwriters are a special breed. They not only write poetry, but compose music to accompany their lyrics, compositions that they then sing and play. I’m in awe of their talent. May performers have a wealth of opportunities to share their gifts with us in the months and years ahead. Reasons to be grateful this past week include Goldilocks autumn days, a scintillating evening at Tallagandra Hill listening to Kim Yang and Katie Noonan, and sharing a table there with local emerging Indigenous elder, Richie Allan, chatting with some of our friendly readers who come to collect prizes, a sunset walk through our local nature reserve, watching good cinema, and reading brilliant literature.

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Caroline Buchanan’s girls ride bikes She’s a BMX World Champion, Mountain Bike World Champion, and dual Olympic athlete, but Caroline Buchanan would never let the titles and accolades go to her head. Breaking through glass ceilings since she was little, riding on a dirt track amongst the boys, the limitations women face in male dominated sports is nothing new to Caroline. But she’s determined to be a role model and mentor for as many young girls as possible. At nine years old, Caroline vividly remembers turning to her dad after competing at the Paris World Champions and saying, “I want to be a professional BMX racer”. The typically male sport hadn’t yet made the Olympics, and women were scarcely seen flying around the berms. Spending her childhood at the Canberra BMX Club, Caroline trained hard on the track to eventually become one of the most recognisable Australian BMX racers of her time. The Olympian credits her dad for making her dreams a reality from behind the scenes, finding her a media liaison, booking sponsorships, and building her international profile. For the young females of today dreaming of battling it out in the dirt, Caroline is not a far-fetched, untouchable figure; she’s right on the sidelines, cheering them on as they race down the last straight. “For me, it’s more about the legacy I leave. It’s important because it was a big void in my career, so I want to be visible and approachable to young

girls. I want to bridge the gap and bring their dreams closer to them,” she smiles. This legacy began in 2014 when Caroline formed her Ign!te female mentorship program, giving young girls a woman they can look up to in a BMX world dominated by men. “It started roughly nine years ago, and really the reason behind it was because I wanted to start something to give back. I didn’t know it would end up all these years later with 14 girls and over $100,000 worth of funds,” Caroline says, proudly. “There’s so much limitation in support for women in male dominated sports, so this little sponsorship grew into more about how far my mentoring and a small financial investment can directly impact these girls and change their world.” To receive a scholarship, the budding BMX champions pitch their projects to her and explain what they want to put the $4000 towards. An extra $1000 is then allocated as a content budget and, with Caroline’s guidance, they learn how to build up their social media profiles to make them the “whole package”. “I just want to be that extra person in their life. For me, I had Layne Beachley and I could pick up the phone at anytime and call her. More importantly, she believed in me, and words can last a lifetime,” Caroline says. “The girls know they can send me a little video of them training or to ring me if they need a pep talk

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An Olympian and World Champion, Canberra’s own Caroline Buchanan has been racing in the BMX world since she was a child, and now she’s backing the next generation of female BMXers. Photo: Adam McGrath, Hcreations Photography.

before a final. It’s really crucial for them know they can make it to the top, and I’m here to help them every step of the way.” Raised in Canberra, Caroline made sure to give back to ambitious local girls by awarding a few of the scholarships in the ACT. Knowing the names of each girl off the top of her head, Caroline’s pure admiration and affection for her riders is evident. “The two Canberra girls we gave scholarships to are Sarah and Nicki. Nicki needed coaching support and an airbag to progress her tricks safely. She’s a real standout – she’s been working so hard on her craft and her goal is to get to the next Olympics,” Caroline gushes. “She’s for sure the next wave of talent right now, and all she really needed were some key pieces to her puzzle through the scholarship.” Caroline has dominated the BMX scene throughout her career, but one thing she actively promotes to the girls she mentors is to not put all your eggs in one basket; be diverse

because that’s what will set you apart. “Out of the 15 girls we’ve had so far, Dezere Barnes has really inspired me because not only has she taken a BMX world title, but she’s also become an ambassador for Puma and gone to the Commonwealth Games for weightlifting. She’s just so much diversity in her career,” Caroline says. In her decades of flying the flag for women in action sports, Caroline has seen the narrative about female athletes shift drastically. “It’s better to be a female in male dominated action sports now than ever before. There’s an advantage in brands and endorsements and there’s such a viable future in any action sport now,” she says. “BMX was the first action sport to go into the Olympics and now there’s five – it’s definitely changing some of the perceptions.” Caroline’s scholarship is open to girls aged 13 to 19, and is accessible to BMX, Motocross and Mountain Bike athletes. - Abbey Halter

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Stars in her eyes The stars have aligned for Canberra-based astronomer Lisa Kewley. This July, she will become the first woman and the first Australian director of the Center for Astrophysics (Harvard & Smithsonian), USA. Professor Kewley, an award-winning astrophysicist specialising in galaxy formation and evolution, is director of ASTRO 3D, an ARC Centre of Excellence at the Mt Stromlo Observatory, investigating the evolution of matter, light, and the elements since the Big Bang. As head of the CfA, Professor Kewley will oversee 800 staff across nine major scientific facilities and institutions – including observatories in Arizona and Hawaii, and the NASA X-ray satellite Chandra. (She will build its successor, the next NASA-funded X-ray telescope.) “Leading a large organisation with expertise across a whole range of areas, and access to different telescopes means that we’ll be able to answer some really fundamental questions in astronomy,” she said. What are the first galaxies in the universe? What

did they look like? How did they evolve across time? What are the atmospheres around planets in other solar systems like? How did stars form and evolve in the early universe? Professor Kewley said her appointment was “a tremendous honour”, and she was “very excited”. “It’s a really amazing time to be doing astronomy,” she believes. This decade, the next generation of telescopes – such as Australia’s Square Kilometre Array (SKA), the world’s largest radio telescope, or the Extremely Large Telescope, the world’s biggest optical/near-infrared extremely large telescope, in Chile – will lead to huge discoveries in many areas of astrophysics, she predicts. They will “reveal a window to the universe that we haven’t been able to look at before”. Scientists could discover what happened right after the Big Bang, or identify which extrasolar planets are likely to hold life. “We’re going to make major advances in our understanding of the universe, our place in the universe, and how special we are in the universe.” Professor Kewley’s own contributions to the field include understanding the gas physics in star-

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forming galaxies, investigating supermassive black holes, and tracing how stars are formed and how the amount of oxygen in galaxies has changed over the past 12 billion years. Dealing with such cosmic questions puts everything into perspective, she finds. “You’re dealing with large time scales. We’re looking back in time very close to the Big Bang, so beyond 13 billion years. And so our lifetime on Earth is very, very tiny, compared to the timescale and the lifetime of the universe.” But her family keeps her grounded. “It’s nice to come home at the end of the day to my husband and kids, and do some vegetable gardening,” she said. (Full story online.) - Nick Fuller

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CANBERRANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE Rob de Castella takes a ride with Nick Samaras s a connoisseur of fast cars, long-distance running legend Rob de Castella (aka Deek) was blown away when he laid eyes on the set of wheels I’ve arranged for us to go and get coffee in. As I pull up, the park directly outside the doors of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation’s (IMF) Phillip office was wide open. Meeting him in the foyer, I made sure he led the way outside. “Oh, cool,” he said, after a moment’s pause. He then carefully inspects the blazing carnelian paintjob that accentuates the striking silhouette and exterior design of today’s chariot, the Lexus LC 500 convertible, supplied by my good friend Mikkel Litonjua, Lexus of Canberra General Manager. Introduced in late 2020, the LC 500 convertible effortlessly blends performance, comfort, and cool. I think of it as the sophisticated Canberran’s convertible. Deek is the first person I called for a coffee and a chat for the 2022 launch of Canberrans in Cars

Getting Coffee. (Shamelessly) inspired by the Jerry Seinfeld web series, the plan is to go deep with some of the capital’s most prominent and inspiring people. Deek became a household name in the 1980s as a world champion marathon runner. Since winding up his prodigious athletic career in 1993, he’s gone on to dedicate himself to community service here in Canberra, first through the AIS and SmartStart for kids, then IMF and Deek’s Health Foods. Born and raised in Melbourne, he attributes his upbringing and family for his success; they created an environment where he felt nurtured and “destined to do great things”. “It was not just an entitlement, but almost predestined for me to achieve something of significance,” he said. “So, success sat comfortably with me, unlike some people who feel out of place.” Growing up as a “rascal” who got up to “a lot of mischief, as we all did”, Deek first got serious about

today’s chariot, the Lexus LC 500 convertible, supplied by my good friend Mikkel Litonjua, Lexus of Canberra General Manager

As a connoisseur of fast cars, long-distance running legend Rob de Castella (aka Deek) was thoroughly impressed by the Lexus LC 500 convertible’s blend of performance, comfort and cool.

his training aged 17 with coach Pat Clohessy; he remained dedicated throughout his athletic career that lasted till his mid-30s. “My athletic career, while I was representing Australia, was a relatively selfish period of my life. I dedicated myself to being the best I could possibly be and along the way lost a marriage, probably because of my fanaticism toward my training and fixation on what I needed to do,” he said. A role at the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) sports science and sports medicine department first brought him to Canberra. He was then appointed AIS director in 1990, a role he held until 1995. “Trying to work in that high performance space was an amazing chance to spend time with our amazing head coaches at the AIS here, they’re just amazing people,” he said. Having lived here for over 30

years, Deek loves Canberra and proudly calls it home. “I love the access to the mountains and bush, I love the fact we can get around easy, it’s a short flight to Sydney and Melbourne. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s very central.” Having dedicated his life to health, wellbeing, fitness, and athletics, it’s little surprise Deek talked about this at length over coffee. “There has never been a more important time for us as a community to look after our health,” he said. “The basic things like healthy nutrition, regular exercise, and managing your stress … is more important now than ever before for us to make our health and wellbeing one of the highest priorities in our lives.” From a diet perspective, Deek is big on consuming ancestral diets of meats, vegetables, nuts, eggs, and

Canberra Weekly founder Nick Samaras with Deek, this week’s subject of Canberrans in Cars Getting Coffee, pictured with the Lexus LC 500 convertible.

Having dedicated his life to health, wellbeing, fitness, and athletics, it’s little surprise Deek talked about this at length over coffee.

high-protein, high-animal-fat food, moving away from highly processed foods, grains, crops and cereals. “I’m a big fan of encouraging vegetarian diets … I reckon the more people about we have eating vegetarian, it means there’s more meat for the rest of us,” he smiled. “It’s the same with physical activity; we need to move. “You’ve got people falling and breaking bones because they have osteoporosis because they’re not doing the weight-bearing exercises and their diets are crap.” Those very principles flow through his work: the IMF provides an avenue for exercise, addresses chronic disease, and instils a sense of pride and self-worth within Aboriginal and First Nations people. “For me, it’s a privilege to spend the last decade or more with our First Nations peoples, travelling to remote communities and listening to stories, but it’s been a tragedy to

see the infiltration of sugary drinks and junk food out there in remote communities,” he said. Inspired to showcase and celebrate our First Nations people as “a national treasure”, Deek’s work through the IMF also looks to foster Indigenous culture across the country. “Ensuring that the elders understand and pass on their learnings, law, messages and language to the next generation of leaders coming through is vitally important,” he said. “We’re endeavouring to create some amazing leaders and champions.” Now into their 13th year, the IMF uses marathon running to change lives by promoting healthy and active lifestyles throughout Indigenous communities. The Foundation has had 122 Indigenous and First Nations Australians graduate through their program, all of whom continue to receive support. “The Foundation is going well.

It’s been a tough year for our programs because there’s been no trips overseas, we haven’t been able to take graduates or a squad to the New York Marathon,” Deek said. Instead of making their annual pilgrimage to New York due to pandemic restrictions, last year the IMF hosted a marathon at midnight under a full moon in the desert outside Alice Springs on Arrernte Land. “That was an incredibly powerful and spiritual experience for our squad, so we adapted, and that’s what we all have to do,” he said. “We have to stay resilient, stay positive, and keep on pushing forward.” In 2005, the champion athlete established Deek’s Health Foods to provide an opportunity for people who want to be healthier and want

an alternative to high-carb, high-grain diets. “It’s really important people understand that what you eat not just affects how you feel and how you look, but also the way you cope with a whole range of health issues you’re exposed to,” he said. “People need to take more responsibility for your health. We live these days far too often where we divest our responsibility to others … We need to take responsibility for maintaining our health and wellbeing and make good choices.” The Lexus LC 500 Convertible I’m driving is a 5-Litre V8. The LC 500 is also available as a 3.5-Litre hybrid and 5-Litre V8 coupe. To test drive the LC 500 for yourself, call Lexus of Canberra on 6222 1888.

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Morrison needs points of difference to have any hope of winning Congratulations to new SA premier Peter Malinauskas on his win in the state’s election last weekend. There were few points of difference between the parties, and Malinauskas had charisma and was gracious in his victory speech. The Morrison government has been competent, did a fundamentally good job during Covid, has performed better than nearly any other country in standing up to China, and has made some excellent decisions in defence - AUKUS and the nuclear subs spring to mind. Our economy is going gangbusters, yet the federal government looks like losing. Why? Morrison needs some points of difference: 1. He shot himself in the foot by agreeing to Net Zero by 2050 at Glasgow. He could have gone to Glasgow, told those assembled that Australia had the secondbest record in the world of actually reducing its emissions, and had a go at the Western Europeans for getting rid of their baseload power before they could have a reliable supply 24/7 of renewables

and, at the same time, becoming overly dependent on Russian gas and oil, thus paying for Putin’s war machine. Had he done so, he would now have been considered a sage in the light of what’s happened in Ukraine. Energy security must be our priority, because without it (as the Western Europeans found out), we will be unable to stand up to despots. Morrison can salvage something from Glasgow by promising to remove all legal constraints on going nuclear. That will make the ALP left and the Greens apoplectic! 2. He can attack wokeness in our institutions, especially in education and the draft national curriculum. That is due to be passed by all education ministers in April. The Commonwealth should refuse to do so unless all the politically correct but seriously bad educational elements of the draft are removed. A big fight will develop with Labor and the Greens, and the Mr and Mrs Cabramattas and Mr and Mrs Charters Towers of this world will come

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back to the Coalition in droves. 3. Finally, although Albanese has cleverly accepted nearly all of the government’s defence initiatives, Morrison needs to announce and deliver an immediate substantial increase in tangible assets that beef up our woeful strike capacity. Like procuring 2,000 tomahawk advanced cruise missiles (cost $2 million each) and 1,000 Turkish drones ($1 million each) that are doing such a great job destroying Putin’s tanks in Ukraine. I doubt if the left of the ALP and the Greens (who want to destroy our defence force by only spending 1% of GDP will be able to stay silent. How can the public trust the ALP on having a strong defence force when their Green partners in the Senate will try to stop any strong defence initiatives an incoming Labor government may try to embark on? Food for thought, Scomo. Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Canberra Weekly.

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Canberra community clubs that surrender poker machines will be offered a $15,000 incentive per gaming machine authorisation, or licence, under a new ACT Government initiative. The ACT Government will invest $1.74 million into the new surrender incentive, which is designed to cut the number of gaming machine authorisations by up to 116. Where a venue surrenders all of its authorisation certificates in one fell swoop and becomes ‘pokie-free’, the incentive payment is increased to $20,000 per authorisation. These incentive payments will be available through to 31 December 2022 unless the fund is exhausted earlier. ACT Minister for Gaming, Shane Rattenbury, said the poker

machine surrender incentive is an integral component of the ACT Government’s commitment to reduce the number of poker machines in the Territory while supporting the sustainability of clubs. “Community clubs should be a safe place for families and vulnerable people to meet and connect, but the exposure and access to electronic gaming machines can cause harm in our community,” Mr Rattenbury said. ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Emma Campbell, welcomed the initiative as part of the ACT’s Government commitment to reducing gambling harm and protecting vulnerable consumers, but called for more action.

Climb raises $48k for Lifeline ACT firefighters geared up for the hike of their life, climbing the elevation of Mt Everest up and down Mt Ainslie to raise much needed funds for Lifeline Canberra on Saturday 19 March. With a total target of $50,000, the ESA Ainslie to Everest fundraiser banked $48,236 for the life-saving organisation. ACT Fire and Rescue (ACTF&R) Chief Officer, Matthew Mavity, said the firefighters who participated in the fundraiser were “excited” to be supporting a worthy cause. “Being a firefighter is a physically and emotionally challenging career, which is one of the reasons ACTF&R prioritises the normalising of discussions around mental health,” Mr Mavity said. “Lifeline Canberra is a fantastic organisation to support as they truly change lives by helping the Canberra 16

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community.” Organiser of the event and fellow firefighter, Sean Guinard, said the event could be something special for the community, and was hopeful it would be the first of many. “As anyone who chooses to join emergency services, I’m really here to help the community. So, doing a fundraiser event such as this really allows us to show our thanks for what Lifeline does,” Mr Guinard said. “We’ve created something that could be really special and hopefully the first of many Ainslie to Everest events.” Lifeline Canberra CEO, Carrie-Ann Leeson, said she was thrilled to collaborate with ACTF&R. “It costs around $26 to take a lifesaving call, so the funds already being raised will go towards assisting thousands of Canberrans in need.”

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Canberra’s Girl Guides celebrate their 95th birthday this year; they started in 1927 and were there for the opening of Parliament House. Now, Heritage Grants from the ACT Government have made it possible to tell their history – and this city’s. The Canberra Girl Guides’ Association received two grants in 2018–19, archivist Fiona Langford explained, to create a conservation management plan and to record the oral histories of four former Guides now aged in their seventies and eighties. A second grant last year will preserve the memories of five more women. “To those of us interested in local history, the grants have made a big difference,” Ms Langford said. The Guides had “a whole stack of boxes” at their Yarralumla Hall but didn’t know what they were. Now, after some archival training, they know how to preserve their paper records and old uniforms. Here, for instance, are names from Canberra’s early history like Pattie Tillyard (a community leader and ‘grande dame’ of Canberra, after whom Tillyard Drive is named), or philanthropist Mrs C.S. Daley, the first commissioner of the Canberra Girl Guides. The Guides held their first display of old uniforms at last year’s Heritage Festival and will display more at the 2022 festival next month. Highlights include a guide’s dress, gauntlets, and bloomers from the 1930s. As a result of last year’s display, one ex-Guide donated her uniform (and her mother’s) – which has a royal connection. The late Duke of Edinburgh patted her head, and her yellow

Brownie cap, when he and the Queen visited Victoria on their first tour of Australia in 1954. There are also dolls (and a teddy bear) kitted out in Guide and Brownie uniforms from the 1950s to the present day. Four women have recounted their memories of the Guides to a qualified historian, spanning the 1940s to the 1980s, and five more are in the pipeline. “They’re fascinating, not just for Guide people, but for anyone interested in Canberra’s growth,” Ms Langford said. “They have strong connections to the history of Canberra – where some of them went to school, why they came to Canberra in the first instance, where they worked.” The first recordings are in the ACT Heritage Library collection. The Guides have been a very useful organisation for 95 years, Ms Langford believes, from knitting scarves and socks for WWII soldiers to raising funds for disaster relief after the Indian Ocean tsunami or the recent floods in Lismore and Kyogle. That, Ms Langford said, is in addition to going camping, hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, and other activities girls find fun. The Girl Guides have several groups in the ACT and surrounding region. More information can be found on the Guides’ website. The Guides’ oral history project was made possible by the ACT Heritage Grants, which identify, conserve, and celebrate Canberra’s history and heritage. This year’s round will provide $350,850 for local community projects. Applications close 29 April. - Nick Fuller

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Wear orange for Harmony Week This week is Harmony Week 2022, promoting belonging for all Australians, from all faiths and cultural backgrounds. Canberrans are encouraged to wear orange to show their support. “This Harmony Week, the ACT will join the UNHCR Cities #withrefugees Campaign,” said Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Tara Cheyne. “By signing the statement of solidarity, we will join more than 250 cities worldwide who are committed to embrace refugees and support their settlement in their new home.” UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency’s regional representative, Adrian Edward, congratulated Canberra for signing in a “meaningful message of compassion.” Last November, ACT achieved the ‘Established’ level of the Welcoming Cities Standard and is currently working towards

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Brumbies beat Reds in thriller The Brumbies have now won five straight games after a gritty 16-12 victory over the Queensland Reds at GIO Stadium last Friday night, 18 March. Despite spending most of the first half defending, the Brumbies managed to take a lead into the break after a sensational try to Tom Wright. The Reds scored two tries to the Brumbies’ one, but three penalty goals were enough for the home side to secure the win. The Brumbies next take on the Force in Perth on Friday night, 25 March.

Raiders thumped, Hodgson’s season over The Canberra Raiders have suffered two big blows this week, with a disappointing 26-6 loss to the Cowboys followed by devastating news for hooker Josh Hodgson.

‘Advanced’ level accreditation. Ms Cheyne announced that 50 community organisations will be sharing in $180,000 funding for a range of projects which promote community inclusion, under the Participation Multicultural Grants Program. This is in addition to National Multicultural Festival Grants with over $170,000 having recently been provided to multicultural communities to participate in or host events in 2022. Grant recipient Geoff Wallace from ACT Maori Performing Arts said, “We are thrilled to be receiving a grant to allow us to share our culture with the Canberra community. The project builds friendships and connection while teaching participants about the harvesting, care and uses of native plants and caring for the environment.” Canberra struggled with the humid conditions in Townsville, making far too many errors in the heavy defeat. Meanwhile, Hodgson has played his last game for the Raiders after requiring season-ending knee surgery. The former co-captain will depart for Parramatta at the end of the year after playing 138 games for Canberra since 2015.

Caps finish third after huge loss The Canberra Capitals have finished the regular season with a disappointing 107-52 loss to the Melbourne Boomers. The loss relegated the Caps to third on the ladder and they will take on the Perth Lynx in a three-game finals series starting tonight, 24 March, in Perth. Game 2 of the series will be played at Tuggeranong Stadium on Sunday 27 March 5pm. Visit wnbl.basketball/uc-capitals for tickets.

Local healthcare focus:

Belconnen’s truly multi-lingual medical practice Two new doctors have joined Ochre Medical Centre Kippax, bringing three additional languages to the practice – Dr Don Jin is fluent in Mandarin and English, while Dr Shiva Lotfi speaks Farsi, Azeri and English. The practice is already home to speakers of Afrikaans, Hindi and Punjabi.

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Dr Don Jin became a GP in 2017, following stints as a hospital doctor and in heart research at Monash Hospital. “I love it, I should have become a GP earlier!” he says. “It’s a chance to provide more supportive, more patientfocussed care and also to do a bit of everything.” Part of his inspiration to become a GP was his own experience with a couple of excellent GPs. “If you want to help people, you don’t just need medical skills,” he says. “It’s also about relationships, listening and being supportive, so that people trust you to help them.” His tale of a healthcare worker in her 50s who hadn’t seen a GP in 20 years illustrates the importance of this relationship.

When she came to see Dr Jin, she was overwhelmed and stressed, and asked for a medical certificate in order to take some time off work. She reported being very tired, not concentrating and making mistakes. This had led to criticism and arguments with her manager and she felt she just needed a break. “I asked her why she was experiencing these issues and whether they were normal for her. She didn’t know, so we had a good long chat and I eventually persuaded her to have some blood tests. These revealed an urgent kidney problem. A normal ‘EGFR’ score is over 90; below 30 is dangerous and below 15 means the need for dialysis. Her score was only 8, so without treatment she would have died in a matter of days or weeks!” says Dr Jin. After an urgent referral and dialysis, the patient received a kidney transplant within a few months. Dr Jin is happy to report that her kidney function is now back to normal. “I later found out she had been in hospital a few months before I saw her and her kidney function was low, but because she didn’t have a GP, there was nobody to send her discharge summary to, and nobody to follow up.”

Dr Don Jin and Dr Shiva Lotfi are both accepting new patients at Ochre Medical Centre Kippax - book online at ochrehealth.com.au. Don Jin医生出生于中国浙江杭州，毕业于浙江大学。来澳大利

亚之前一直在浙江大学附属第二医院心血管内科工作。金医生可以讲流利的普通话，理解华人的文化和生活习惯。金医生当前在 Ochre Health 医疗中心的 Kippax 分部（电话 6259 7216)接诊患者。患者也可以在 ochrehealth.com.au 上预约。

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…and the early intervention Originally trained in Tehran, Dr Shiva Lotfi was a GP in Iran for five years before moving to Canberra with her husband. She has spent the last three years becoming an expert in navigating our very different healthcare environment. “The health system works very differently in Iran,” she says. “There are no GP referrals - patients just book directly with specialists. The system here has led me to a new interest. As a GP in Iran, I didn’t see patients about their mental health because they would book directly with a psychologist or psychiatrist, but here I have seen a number of patients with these issues and I have found I really enjoy this kind of work, building a rapport so that people can share their story.” Other interest areas for Dr Lotfi are chronic disease management and preventative healthcare. Some of her happiest moments have come from early detection, thanks to staying on top of screening.

“Sometimes you’ll see a patient with a simple symptom that they don’t think is concerning, but on investigation you might find something serious. I had one patient with what seemed to be a simple cyst in her breast, but it didn’t look quite right to me. The ultrasound report recommended retesting in six months, but I didn’t want to wait as I felt any problem might become life threatening. I therefore sent the patient for a biopsy, the lump was indeed cancerous and we had caught it in its very early stages.” Thanks to the early diagnosis, the patient was given the ‘all-clear’ after simple surgery. No further chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other treatment was required. “That was my best day!” says Dr Lotfi “She was so happy. The next day her parents came in to thank me. It made me realise the impact you can have on somebody’s life.”

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GIVIT donation of the week: Children’s bicycles and helmets One GIVIT registered charity is seeking quality pre-loved children’s bicycles and helmets to bring some joy to refugee families here in the ACT. This trusted humanitarian agency offers refugees a safe and welcoming introduction as they begin their new lives in the community. Access to simple recreational activities, such as bike riding, will help to provide a sense of social inclusion and facilitate good health and wellbeing for young refugees. GIVIT is calling on generous Canberrans to dust off any pre-loved or unused small bikes, scooters and small helmets and rehome them with our community’s new refugee families. New helmets can also be funded through GIVIT to ensure safety. To donate or fund, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search Category: ‘Sporting Equipment’; Location: ‘ACT’. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

At the next meeting and social gathering on Friday 1 April 7.30pm, Robbie Tulip will present a talk on ‘Carl Jung and Jesus Christ’, analysing Jung’s commentaries on Christ against theological, psychological, cultural and historical contexts. CJS meets at McKillop Conference Centre, 50 Archibald Street, Lyneham and online at 7.30pm for music, supper, library and chat, then Robbie’s presentation at 8pm with questions and discussion. Cost: $15; $10 concession. More info: 0406 375 670 or visit www.CanberraJungSociety.org.au

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People all over Australia are encouraged to get a group together to walk, raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and, more importantly, take the next step and register to become a donor. And a great place to start is with the annual Gift of Life Donate Life Walk, this year a self-organised ‘virtual’ model with walks taking place 1-7 April. Walkers can walk any time in this week, anywhere around Australia. Walkers are invited to register from their state or territory, order free merchandise including t-shirts, caps, water bottles and even dog bandanas (while stocks last). Gift of Life Walk is supported by Organ and Tissue Authority, ACT Health and John James Foundation. For more information about the Gift of Life Donate Life Walk, how to become a donor, to register to walk anywhere in Australia and order merchandise, visit www.giftoflife.asn.au

Kangara Waters Mini Markets Having had to cancel two of their popular annual fetes due to Covid-19 and with doubts about 2022, the residents of Kangara Waters Retirement Village in Belconnen are fighting back! They have now planned six themed Mini Markets this year. The first is an Easter Market on Saturday 2 April 8am-12.30pm, featuring Easter chickens, chocolates, and novelty items, homemade crafts and cards, and a range of pre-loved clothes, books and DVDs. Cash sales only. Here’s an ideal way to prepare for Easter and enjoy a relaxed coffee and cake at the Birragai Café. All welcome on Saturday 2 April at 2 Joy Cummings Place, Belconnen. canberraweekly.com.au

St Andrew’s Church Fair is on Saturday 26 March from 9am at 1 State Circle, Forrest. Lots of great items for sale. Come and find a bargain! Plenty of free parking.

HAVE YOU HEARD?

2022 Donate Life Walk

Find a huge range of succulents, perennials, indoor plants and more at the Calvary Hospital Auxiliary plant stall on Thursday 31 March 8am-4pm at Jamison Centre. All funds raised go towards the purchase of equipment for the care and comfort of Calvary Public Hospital patients and staff. More info: Jan 0437 790 980.

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National Ride2School Day Friday 25 March is national Ride2School Day, the Bicycle Network’s program to enable students to get fit on their way to and from school. Students who ride or walk to school contribute to their minimum physical activity level of 60 minutes a day and are also more focused and ready to learn compared to those who are driven. On National Ride2School Day 2021, Australian students saved 27 tonnes of carbon dioxide – the equivalent of planting 187 trees. Can Australia do better in 2022? Find out more at bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/ride2school/

Manning Clark House: Magnitsky Laws Manning Clark House presents a talk on ‘Advocating for sanctions: How Australia can hold human rights abusers accountable’ on Saturday 2 April 2pm at Baptist Church Hall, 34 Groom Street, Hughes. In recent years, Magnitsky Laws have emerged across the globe, aimed at targeting human rights abuses and corrupt activities. In this talk, Simon Henderson, Head of Policy, Save the Children, Australia will examine the global Magnitsky movement and how Australia should frame its laws to ensure that human rights abusers are held accountable. Bookings essential, via trybooking.com/BWYBL; MCH members $10, concession $15, non-members $20.

Music at Midday Concert Calvary Hospital Auxiliary will be the featured charity at the Music at Midday Concert on Tuesday 12 April 12pm at Canberra Theatre Centre. The Band of the Royal Military College Duntroon will play their take on modern hits as well as some old favourites. Entry by gold coin donation. All proceeds go towards the purchase of medical equipment for the care and comfort of Calvary Public Hospital patients and staff. Patrons are advised to book their free tickets from Canberra Theatre Centre box office, phone 6276 2700. All welcome!

social scene Llewellyn Series

Redemption Anita O’Meara, Sue Hancock

Christine Hoysted, Kim Harvie

Georgia Nelson-Tyers, Ewelina Przybyszewski

Grace Slater, Gabrielle Blair

Janet Mountseer, Carole Polson

Jenelle Harris, Adrienne Harvie

“We begin with one of the most blazingly original harmonic ideas in the history of Western classical music…”

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Katie Grasha, Jessica Grahn

Sasha McDevitt, Kaitlyn Ardlie

Jessica Cottis Conductor Courtenay Cleary Violin Canberra Symphony Orchestra

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Experience Agapi & Other Kinds of Love by renowned GreekAustralian poet and rapper Luka Lesson. Accompanied by cinematic scores and hip-hop numbers composed by Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s James Humberstone, this soulful performance will ignite your heart. Agapi & Other Kinds of Love tells the story of Socrates and his mysterious lover, Diotima. Inspired

by his heritage, Luka takes the audience on a journey from ancient to modern-day Athens and shows us how love prevails despite the trials and tribulations of the ages. Recommended for mature audiences; 27-29 April, 8-9.30pm. Cost: $55 adult, $50 concession, $45 Museum Friends. Canberra Weekly has 2 x double passes to opening night, Wednesday 27 April, to be won.

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Slow-cooked beans with ham hock Serves 6 | Prep 20 mins Cooking 6¼ hours (slow cooker)

2 1/2 cups (500g) dried white beans, soaked overnight in cold water OR 2–3 400g tins of white beans 1 smoked ham hock Images and text from Around the Kitchen Table by Sophie Hansen and Annie Herron, photography by Sophie Hansen. Murdoch Books RRP $39.99.

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Food writer Sophie Hansen and her mum Annie know the kitchen table is the beating heart of any home. Here are some motherdaughter recipes, perfect for chillier autumn evenings. WITH TASTE EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

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Turn the slow cooker to high. Drain the beans and tip them into the slow cooker. Tinned beans can simply be drained, rinsed, and added. Put the ham hock in the saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the ham hock and place it on top of the beans in the slow cooker. Add the onion, carrot, thyme, tomatoes and passata. Pour in 1 cup water, or enough to just cover the beans and ham hock. Gently stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and pomegranate molasses, if using. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours (or for up to 7 hours if that suits you – perhaps add a little more liquid towards the end as those beans can get thirsty!). Remove the ham hock and shred the meat from the bone, then return the meat to the beans and gently stir.

Plum and almond cake

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3 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1cm rounds

If using dried beans: Drain the beans and place them in a large saucepan of water. Bring to the boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender and cooked through.

2 eggs 1/4 cup (60g) butter, melted 1 cup (100g) almond meal 1/2 cup (110g) caster (superfine) sugar 1/3 cup (50g) plain all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon A pinch of salt Thick (double) cream, to serve Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 20–24cm spring-form cake tin with baking paper. Halve the plums, removing the stones, then slice them into quarters or eighths, depending on the size. Scatter the plums over the base of the cake tin. Add the eggs, milk and melted butter to a bowl and whisk to combine.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl, then pour in the egg mixture and mix until you have a smooth batter. Pour the batter over the plums and smooth the top. Bake the cake for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through. Serve warm with some lovely thick cream.

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The beautifully appointed Gem Hotel is conveniently located right in the heart of Griffith on the verdant main street, Banna Avenue.

Getaway: Griffith NSW Around a four-hour drive north-west of Canberra following the Burley Griffin Way is the NSW country town of Griffith, a planned city designed by the genius architects of Canberra – Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. Griffith was founded in 1916, not long after Canberra, as a key centre of the visionary Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) that was transforming desert-like country into “the food bowl” of Australia.

WHERE WE STAYED Right in the heart of Griffith on its grand main street, Banna Avenue, is the recently refurbished Gem Hotel. CW stayed two nights in a beautifully appointed deluxe king suite on the third floor, with a gigantic bed, luxurious freestanding bathtub in the ensuite, kitchenette, all the mod cons, and a balcony offering views of the vibrant city centre. The Gem offers the friendly hospitality of a country inn with all the sophistication you’d expect at a first-rate metropolitan hotel. Striking pieces by local artists adorn the lobby, hallways and rooms, adding unique flair to the contemporary décor. Gem Hotel, 201-207 Banna Avenue, Griffith; Bookings: gemhotel.com.au, 02 6913 5050.

WHERE WE ATE On Saturday night, we dined as guests of the Gem’s casually elegant onsite restaurant, Bull & Bell. The carefully curated menu designed by ex-capital city (Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane) chef, Anthony Fullerton, exemplifies his “farm to table” philosophy, proudly showcasing local produce grown within a 300km radius of Griffith. Because his local suppliers deliver such top quality, flavoursome goods, Anthony keeps the entrees and mains relatively uncomplicated to allow the top notch produce to speak for itself. On the menu you’ll find local quail, highly sought-after Margra Australian white lamb (a breed grown just for

meat), and sustainable Aquna Murray cod. Being a steakhouse, one page of the menu is devoted to steaks, including grass-fed, grain-fed, wagyu and dry aged, rib, eye, rump fillet, sirloin, T-bone, a 1.3kg tomahawk cutlet, and more, to suit every taste and appetite. Each is served with your choice of a herbed butter or sauce – Bearnaise, pepper, red wine jus, and mushroom. The extensive wine menu features offerings from multiple local wineries, including a house red and white bottled by Calabria Family Wines, as well as drops from around Australia and the world. Having spied tantalising options on the dessert menu, we decided to share a scrumptious eggplant parmigiana for entrée. For mains, my plus-one enjoyed the Flinders natural grass fed MB2+ eye fillet and a side of broccolini and beans. Having recently reintroduced fish into my diet, I devoured the melt-in-your-mouth fillet of cod served with colcannon potato, salted capers, red onion and shaved fennel – a match made in heaven. For dessert, we shared the decadent bitter chocolate tart in a crispy chocolate pastry with pistachio gelato, and a tasty frozen nougat sandwich with a berry compote and chocolate shortbread. Sweet perfection! We returned for Sunday breakfast where my cappuccino made with local almond milk, and baked portobello mushrooms on toast with sauteed kale and white bean puree sated my appetite, while plus-one chose free-range scrambled eggs on sourdough toast and a pot of tea. Bull & Bell, 201/207 Banna Avenue, Griffith; bullnbell.com.au; 02 6913 5050.

WHAT TO SEE Even if you plan your visit in advance, it’s worth stopping in at the Griffith Visitor Information Centre to discover attractions of interest to you, find

Bull & Bell Steakhouse has a farm to table philosophy that champions high-quality produce grown within a 300km radius of Griffith. Images via Facebook.

out what’s happening during your stay, see their informative new display, and peruse the local produce for sale. 1 Jondaryan Avenue, Griffith; 02 6962 8400; griffith.nsw.gov.au Calabria Family Wines Cellar Door: A highlight of our visit was meeting living legend Bill Calabria AM, the 74-year-old patriarch of this winery established by his father in 1945 (although the dynasty’s Griffith story started in the 1920s). Bill showed us the 60-year-old open concrete fermenters which were built by founder Francesco Calabria and his sons (Bill is the youngest of nine children), that are still used today for all premium red wines, as well as the impressive banks of high-tech stainless-steel vats that see Calabria Family Wines produce more wine than the entire NSW Hunter Valley! The Tuscan-style cellar door is a delightful place to sample their extensive winelist, including the region’s signature red, the Durif, and traditional Italian varieties such as Prosecco, Moscato, Nero d’Avola, and Montepulciano. Cellar Door tastings cost $10 (for up to 8 wines and nibbles); bookings recommended. We were also treated to a tour of Bill’s Private Cellar, created by him jackhammering the wall that separated the two original concrete vats (one for reds, one for whites). The result is an atmospheric space where soft light reflects off the dappled beeswax-coated walls lined with bottles of their best wines, trophy cabinets and historic photos, and a long table where you can sit and taste Calabria’s premium wines. Seated tastings paired with a regional platter are $35; bookings essential. 1283 Brayne Road, Griffith; calabriawines.com.au Note: CW editor Julie Samaras visited Griffith as a guest of the Gem Hotel and its in-house restaurant, Bull & Bell, with additional itinerary courtesy of #VisitGriffith. Read an extended version online at canberraweekly.com.au canberraweekly.com.au

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CYT revive a classic to launch golden jubilee To open their 50th anniversary season, Canberra Youth Theatre (CYT) is going back to the 1980s to revive a classic work the company commissioned some 38 years ago. It was 1984 when Debra Oswald, an emerging writer “desperately hoping” to make her way in the field, was tapped on the shoulder by CYT to write Dags. The work subsequently went on to enjoy sustained success, regularly staged the world over by schools and youth theatre companies alike. “The play only exists because they took a punt on a very young writer and commissioned it,” Oswald told Canberra Weekly. It handles universal themes of adolescence, like teen angst, identity, coming of age, and within the cultural context of 1984 Australia. Oswald puts the work’s longevity down to where she was at in life when it was written. “One of the things that works for teenagers still is it comes from the mind of someone who was recently a teenager … I remembered being

16 vividly.” Now an acclaimed writer for not just the stage but television, movies, and children’s literature, Oswald said it was opportunities like Dags that allowed her to flourish. “You can’t know what would have happened if it didn’t come along, but there are key things there that happen early in your career that keep you going,” she said. Having not seen or read Dags in “a long while”, Oswald is curious to sit in on the CYT production early next month. “It’s going to be pretty wild to sit in the audience,” she said. “It’s really like something someone else wrote.” Luke Rogers, artistic director and CEO of CYT and director of this production, said the work ties beautifully into his own drive to foster original youth theatre works. “I’m really big on trying to invest in, commission, and develop new works for young people, and one of the ways to do that is to show the legacy and impact it can have,” he said.

One of acclaimed writer Debra Oswald’s first freelance jobs was to write Dags for Canberra Youth Theatre in 1984, an opportunity that allowed her to flourish. Photo: Alex Vaughan.

Given its influence, Rogers said Dags is a fitting way to launch CYT’s program that’s otherwise filled with world premieres. “I want people to be able to see how things can come full circle,” he said. Dags is on at The Courtyard Studio, Civic, 1-9 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au Read an extended version of this story at canberraweekly.com.au - Denholm Samaras

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EVERY YEAR Shen Yun premieres a brand-new performance, complete with new works of choreography and orchestral music, as well as new costumes, digital backdrops and storylines. It’s an enormous artistic undertaking and a performance you don’t want to miss. “It’s really out of this world! If I had to describe it, the words might be ‘Divine,’ ‘Reborn,’ and ‘Hope.’” —Christine Walevska, master cellist

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time out Part two of a planned trilogy examining humanity’s relationship to nature, Canberran documentary filmmaker Jennifer Peedom’s latest release, River, is something to behold. Like its predecessor, 2017’s Mountain, the film combines spectacular cinematography from right across the world comprising drone footage, satellite imagery and hand-held camerawork, with the dulcet tones of narrator Willem Dafoe, and a purpose-made score from the Australian Chamber Orchestra. According to Peedom, where River diverts is by telling a different, more “urgent” story, given how much more vulnerable rivers are to human harm and intervention than mountains. The film examines the relationship humans have had with rivers, going back to the dawn of time, and looks at how it has changed, particularly in more modern times. “Our efforts to control rivers has really begun to backfire, and the implications of that are fairly substantial, and in terms of our own ability to grow food and provide millions of people with the

fresh water they need to survive,” Peedom said. “We ask the question at one point, are we being good ancestors.” And with a different story came a very different filmmaking process: Peedom and her team produced a film with global scale ultimately utilising footage from over 39 countries, all amid the travel restrictions imposed by the Coronavirus pandemic. Their very first day of pre-production was the first day of lockdown in March 2020: “The nail in the coffin came early in terms of our ability to leave the country and travel,” she said. “These films are by definition very global, and we wanted to reflect that.” But with it came a silver lining; while grounded here in Australia, so too were some of the world’s finest cinematographers. Confined to their own backyards, they were free to not just contribute pre-existing footage, but also shoot original material for River. “What was useful was that a lot of them had been shut down over the world and weren’t

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Confined to her own backyard, Canberran filmmaker Jennifer Peedom worked with cinematographers from across the world to acquire footage for new documentary, River.

going anywhere. “And also, because so many of them specialise in this kind of work, we found drone cinematographers that really specialise in certain things, and just do an incredible job of shooting natural features like rivers and waterfalls.” River is on at Dendy Canberra and Palace Electric from 24 March; check online for screening times. - Denholm Samaras

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Where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire scientific demonstrations that squish and squirt, float and fly, erupt and explode!

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From the writer of the hit television series comes this side-splittingly funny adaptation for the stage!

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A new solo show from Canberra acrobat and illustrator Jake Silvestro over two years in the making will debut at The Playhouse from 1 April. The aptly titled December was inspired by the artist’s own experience during the Australian bushfires in the summer of 2019-20. It was such a profound time for Silvestro that he found himself questioning his own career. “So many of us just remember that awful summer of being inside and wearing masks, and for me, anyway, a general sense of helplessness and hopelessness,” he said. Mulling over his future, toward the end of that summer he relocated to Germany for work, where he found himself explaining the situation to many people he met. “All these Europeans … they had seen the fires on social media, the dramatic images, but they wanted to know how it was affecting people and what was happening afterwards,” he said. “That was when I went ‘okay, I think my contribution here is I’m repeating this story to people, maybe this is a story I should try to put on stage’.” From there, the pandemic proved December’s catalyst. Initially meant to spend two years in Germany, Silvestro’s stay only lasted three weeks before he hurried back home amid the chaos of March 2020. With a “strong foundation” in place, he has spent the intervening two years developing the work to a place where it’s now “stage and tour ready”. Given the subject matter, Silvestro is conscious that December is more “emotionally hard hitting” compared to a typical circus show.

Canberra acrobat and illustrator Jake Silvestro’s new solo show, December, combines acrobatics and illustration while surveying Australia’s 2019-20 bushfires. Photo: Denholm Samaras.

“That’s something that’s been really important for me in the making of this work, to deliver something that’s meaningful and significant,” he said. “I’m trying to take audiences through a tough experience. “It’s maybe not your usual colours and frills kind of circus show, but I really believe circus in Australia can be so much more than that.” It’s the first time Silvestro has melded his two practices – illustration and acrobatics – after a long time trying to conceive a way to do so. A “strong and rich narrative” connects the two, with each informing the other as the show unfolds. Just one drawing is pre-made, with the rest completed throughout the performance in a “broad, expressive” fashion. December will be performed at The Playhouse, Civic, 1-2 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au - Denholm Samaras

Now showing Loveland (M) In a future dystopian Hong Kong, assassin Jack (Ryan Kwanten) finishes off a target to get by. Seeking some soothing, Jack goes to a gentleman’s lounge to be serenaded by the enchanting April (Jillian Nguyen), who stirs something within him. Written and directed by Ivan Sen, the movie is a far cry from Australian noir mystery thrillers Goldstone or Mystery Road. While the themes of Loveland could have been explored in the budget-friendly, stark, and desolate Australian outback, a cyber-punk setting is used instead. Kwanten plays against type as a gruff, unfeeling killer, navigating this future cityscape living off murderous hits in the absence of joy, human

connection, or love. The metropolis is overcrowded with robots indistinguishable from humans. It is through meeting April, separated by a pane of glass, that Jack finds a connection, even though it has an adverse physical effect on him. The cityscape, score, ambiance, tone, and themes are all derived from Bladerunner, so much so that it is hard not to make comparisons throughout, especially with the recent release of Bladerunner 2040, which also focuses on a cold, murderous figure who discovers the importance of love and empathy from a synthetic source. Here, the story is more confused as to what our protagonist chooses when faced with his mortality and a chance at love. Verdict: While a change for its writer-director, the movie doesn’t distinguish itself enough from its big budget, classic influences. 2.5 stars. Viewed at Palace Electric. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

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Book talk Your local, independent bookshop in Kingston Canberra’s newest independent bookshop - stocking a large range of quality new books for readers of all ages.

Jeff Popple reviews three new books about family, crimes, and romance. You can find more of Jeff’s reviews on his blog murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Match by Harlan Coben Century, $32.99

Harlan Coben can always be relied upon to provide good entertainment, whether it is a novel or one of his Netflix adaptations. The Match is a follow-up to his highly successful The Boy From The Woods, and follows Wilde, the titular boy from the woods, as he tries to find out who his family is. A match on a DNA database puts him on the trail of a close relative, but things take a nasty turn when the person disappears, and a murder occurs. This is another fast paced, enjoyable tale by Coben, with plenty of twists and turns and unexpected detours. Recommended.

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Also offering plenty of surprises and a growing sense of suspense is Hideout by Louisa Luna. PI Alice Vega is hired to track down Zeb Williams, who famously ran off a football field in 1984 and disappeared. Over the years Zeb has attracted a cult following and Alice heads to the small American town where he was last seen. Once there she becomes caught up in the activities of a white supremacist group who are also after Zeb. This is a well written and gripping crime novel that entertains while also shining a bright light on the dark underbelly of American society.

Summer at Kangaroo Ridge by Nicole Hurley-Moore Allen & Unwin, $29.99

Popular rural author Nicole Hurley-Moore returns with another ‘feel good’ novel set in the Victorian countryside. As teenagers, twins Sebastian and Tamara Carrington had to step up and look after their younger siblings following their parents’ sudden death. In the eight years since, the twins have grown apart while managing the family pub in the small town of Kangaroo Ridge. Wracked by guilt, and in a secret relationship, Tam is looking for change, but first she must reconnect with her brother. A good mixture of romance and family drama, Summer at Kangaroo Ridge is sure to appeal to Hurley-Moore’s many fans.

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What’s on

THE BOOK COW: The Kingston bookstore hosts a ‘book party’ for When I Grow Up I Will Shine by local author Casey Bruning, 27 March from 11am; Eventbrite.

KING OF PIGS: Steve Rodgers’ astonishing new play offers an unflinching glimpse into the nature of power, and the way men abuse it, 24-26 March at The Q, Queanbeyan; theq.net.au

MID-FLIGHT BRAWL: A special live recording of the comedy podcast about air rage incidents, with hosts Nick Cody and Luke Heggie, Smith’s Alternative, 27 March 2-3pm; smithsalternative.com

CRAFT ACT: Host new exhibitions Home Grown and Tension(s) 2020, at their Civic gallery, 24 March to 14 May; craftact.org.au

MOTHER AND SON: The Australian television comedy adapted to the stage by original writer Geoffrey Atherden, at The Q, Queanbeyan, 29 March-3 April; theq.net.au

IRISH MYTHEN: The Canadian Folk artist brings her acclaimed one-woman show to Smith’s Alternative, City West, 24 March 7-8.30pm; smithsalternative.com

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RONNY CHIENG: The Malaysian comedy superstar brings his new show Hope You Get Rich to the Canberra Theatre, 24 March 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

AINSLIE SALON AUTUMN SERIES: A host of homegrown and interstate musicians play Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres, Braddon, 26 March, 30 April, 21 & 28 May; agac.com.au

POETRY AT MANNING CLARK HOUSE: Hear Andrew Galan, Michael Thorley and Suzanne Edgar read their fabulous poetry at the Forrest venue, 24 March 7pm; trybooking.com/BXXLJ

THE 4TH NATIONAL INDIGENOUS ART TRIENNIAL: Featuring 35 artists from across Australia, the exhibition, titled Ceremony, will open at the NGA 26 March to 31 July; nga.gov.au

GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL: Strathnairn Arts, Holt, hosts an outdoor screening of the Wes Anderson movie with live music from Super Rats, 25 March 5.30-10.30pm; strathnairn.com.au

STEPHEN K AMOS: Before and Laughter at Canberra Theatre, 26 March 7.15pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

THE GENTLEMAN’S COMPANION: A new work from Dianna Nixon and Christopher Samuel Carroll with a meal at Louie Louie Gin Bar, Verity Lane Market, 31 March 7-9.15pm; 123tix.com.au SHEN YUN: Sublime traditional Chinese dance and orchestral music returns to Canberra Theatre for two show only, 31 March and 1 April; shenyun.com MISTER OTT: Ethiopian jazz crosses dub-fun hiphop at The Street, City West, Friday 1 April, 8pm; thestreet.org.au DECEMBER: A new theatre production on climate change featuring Canberran Jake Silvestro’s fusing acrobatics and drawings at The Playhouse, Civic, 1-2 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au BELCONNEN ARTS CENTRE: Hosts new exhibition, Precious by Cam Michael, 1 April to 15 May; belcoarts.com.au

GREAT GABLE: The Perth four-piece play UC Hub, Bruce, 25 March 8pm; moshtix.com.au

PHOTOACCESS: See their 2022 Open Day Saturday 26 March 12-4pm at their Griffith facility; photoaccess.org.au

GOULBURN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE: Will open with a community led grand opening performance, REeNTRANCE, 25-26 March; gpac2022.sales.ticketsearch.com

THE ACT EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD: A mini members’ exhibition at Yarralumla Guide Hall, 26-27 March; embroiderersact.org.au

CANBERRA YOUTH THEATRE: Presents Dags by Debra Oswald, the ultimate show about the glory of never fitting in, 1-9 April, The Courtyard Studio, Civic; canberrayouththeatre.com.au

CHARITY GIG FUNDRAISER: Eight acts, a silent auction, and a raffle with proceeds going to Rise Above Capital Region Cancer Relief, Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah, 26 March 1-11pm; Humanitix.

OPEN GARDENS CANBERRA: Davenport Garden, 31 Bainton Crescent, Melba, and the Mediterranean Garden at 37 Molloy Crescent, Cook, 26-27 March 10am-4pm; opengardenscanberra.org.au

MAGIC AND THE MASTERS: The Canberra Youth Orchestra and James McCusker Orchestra perform music from Beethoven to modern Australian composers, Albert Hall, Yarralumla, 2 April, 5pm; Eventbrite.

KATE & CO. IN CONCERT: Performances from Kia Holmes, Pippin Carroll and Luke Worth of songs by Kate Rankine, Ralph Wilson Theatre, Braddon, 26 March 7.30-8.30pm; Eventbrite.

THE TRIUMPH OF IMAGINATION: Musica da Camera performs music written by WWII prisoners of war, 26 March 2.30pm at Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Barton; trybooking.com/BXHHP

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“Wear what you want to wear,” director Woody Allen told Diane Keaton when they first filmed Annie Hall. The young Keaton’s choice to don menswear like the “cool-looking women” of SoHo, took the late 70s by storm, and continues to walk the runway to this day. WITH FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

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Jet-setting MUA to the stars At 50 years old, local woman Liz Bomben made her lifelong dream of becoming a glamorous MUA (makeup artist) come true. A self-proclaimed “nobody,” she attributes her success to a refusal to take no for an answer. After working on local fashion shoots for 18 months, she “dug through the bowels of the internet” to score a backstage position at New York Fashion Week. “If you can’t get through the front door, or the backdoor, or a window, then you find a roof tile to pry up.” Astounding the officials at Gotham Hall with her clean makeup artistry, Liz received her golden ticket to Paris Fashion Week. On the flight back to Canberra, a thought occurred to her: “I could create a team of nobodies who are more elegant, classy, and calm, and

have them backstage with me.” At that point, Global Hair and Makeup was born, specialising in red carpet events. “I’d been on my own since I was 16, without a leg-up or a handout. I knew how hard it was for a nobody to get an invite. “I thought of a company that can shortcut that process, somewhere where it’s not about who you know, and instead about being no one and having talent.” Today, Global Hair and Makeup is the official beauty partner of Amber Lounge in Monaco, Singapore, and Mexico, working with stars like Kate Hudson and Pamela Anderson. To aspiring MUAs, Liz urges to be persistent and “nothing worth anything just falls in your lap”. - Anja de Rozario Read more at canberraweekly.com.au

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18th Century Louis XV antique French walnut armchair $1200 a pair Tilda’s Trousseau at Dirty Janes

Moody reds, burnt auburns, and orange leaves drifting across a glowing sky … autumn in Canberra is here. To celebrate the turn of the season, CW has compiled a range of homewares matching the cosiness of the climate that you’ll want to spice up your space. All the items featured are from local businesses – so you’re truly bringing a little piece of Canberra into your home. WITH HOME EDITOR, ABBEY HALTER

Outlook print From $150 Scott Leggo Gallery

Burleigh Ware Art Deco ‘Tea for Two’ $275 English Vintage 1930-40, Satin Doll at Dirty Janes

Items left to right: Hot Haus Forager vase in peach and amber, from $160; Harriet Schwarzrock bud vase in peach, blown and engraved glass, from $120; Kirstie Rea Blanket, kiln formed glass, from $143; all from Canberra Glassworks.

George Nelson Sunburst clock $770 Designcraft

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Generous entertainer McKellar 37 Dumas Street 37 Dumas Street is a treasured and well-loved family home with plenty of space, a meticulous layout, and nestled in the perfect location, giving the new owners complete convenience. Agent Christine Shaw says the brilliance of this home is the privacy, with the secluded front courtyard and hedged-enclosed backyard that

could easily accommodate a pool (council approval required). “There’s no view into the neighbours’ yards from the back veranda, and the home itself is incredibly quiet inside. There’s also the added benefit of being very close to transport, superb shopping options, and excellent private and public schools,” says Ms Shaw.

“The floorplan is an absolute standout with minimal lost hallway space. There are three living areas inside, plus the front courtyard and back veranda act as outdoor rooms. “Additionally, there are five bedrooms all with builtin wardrobes and able to accommodate either a queen- or king-sized bed. Add in the ensuite and two bathrooms, and you’ll never have children fighting over shower access again.” Designed as an entertainer’s home, the kitchen is a natural hub for socialising and there’s a copious amount of space throughout the property to host family and friends.

Ms Shaw says some of the great features of the home are that it has been maintained and renovated since its build in 1985, and the massive 66sqm double garage with loft storage in the ceiling.

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under the hammer

18 Quandong Street, O’Connor

$2,490,000 Hive

6 Trigg Place, Kambah

$965,000

Hayman Partners

13 Bonney Street, Ainslie

$2,450,000 Home by Holly

61 Spafford Crescent, Farrer

$950,000

Independent

3 Phillis Place, Nicholls

$2,325,000 Carter + Co

20 Stanner Circuit, Bonner

$881,000

LJ Hooker

18 Paterson Street, Ainslie

$1,765,000 Home by Holly

44 Gilmore Place, Queanbeyan

$870,000

Ray White

2 Lacewing Street, Wright

$1,750,000 Confidence

14A Croton Street, Rivett

$861,000

Blackshaw

106 Buxton Street, Deakin

$1,735,000 LJ Hooker

23 Bilin Bilin Street, Bonner

$850,000

McGrath

6 Hansen Circuit, Isaacs

$1,675,000 Cream Residential

16 The Verge, Phillip

$835,000

Home by Holly

28 McLaren Crescent, Pearce

$1,645,000 Independent

24 Yarrawonga Street, Ngunnawal

$821,000

LJ Hooker

47 Boronia Drive, O’Connor

$1,550,000 Blackshaw

84 Irinyili Street, Bonner

$790,000

Independent

72 Maribyrnong Avenue, Kaleen

33 Woolcock Street, Watson

$1,535,000 Home by Holly

49 Furzer Street, Phillip

$790,000

Independent

2 Bimberi Crescent, Palmerston

$1,500,000 Hive

131A Namatjira Drive, Fisher

$721,000

Luton

4 Shara Place, Ngunnawal

$1,475,000 McGrath

6 Coetmore Lane, Moncrieff

$712,000

Stone

18 Nugent Close, Jerrabomberra

$1,430,000 Blewitt

6 Baylis Place, Charnwood

$685,000

LJ Hooker

5 Oliver Street, Lyneham

$1,427,000 Civium

4/6 Burrumarra Avenue, Ngunnawal

$681,000

Maria Selleck

25 McCulloch Street, Curtin

$1,425,000 Agent Team

8 Tattersall Crescent, Florey

$665,000

LJ Hooker

27 Poynton Street, Hughes

$1,327,000 Cream Residential

70 Livingston Avenue, Kambah

$657,000

Independent

60 Dorrie Crescent, Moncrieff

$1,315,000 Luton

19/30 Cartwright Street, Charnwood

$651,000

LJ Hooker

22 Dorrie Crescent, Moncrieff

$1,310,000 McGrath

18/7 Loveday Crescent, Casey

$630,000

Cream Residential

27 Harris Street, Hackett

$1,310,000 Home by Holly

14/28 Torrens Street, Braddon

$625,000

Home by Holly

5 Boucicault Place, Chapman

$1,300,000 Property Collective

3/14 Hoolihan Street, Denman Prospect $610,000

McGrath

2 Binney Close, Dunlop

$1,260,000 Luton

16 Eugenia Street, Karabar

$610,000

LJ Hooker

3 Kuhn Place, Nicholls

$1,250,000 Luton

67/21 Aspinall Street, Watson

$607,000

LJ Hooker

226/27 Byron Court, Phillip

3 Anne Clark Avenue, Nicholls

$1,250,000 Carter + Co

1/1 Bradbury Place, Karabar

$600,000

Ray White

2/5 Mokoan Place, Duffy

$1,250,000 Peter Morrell

38/45 Blackall Street, Barton

$550,000

LJ Hooker

24 Durong Street, Crace

$1,245,000 Blackshaw

1504/240 Bunda Street, City

$515,000

Kalogris

31 Mellor Circuit, Florey

$1,215,000 LJ Hooker

298/1 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin $502,100

McGrath

74 Crozier Circuit, Kambah

$1,200,000 Ray White

52/11 Fawkner Street, Braddon

$470,000

Home by Holly

4 Macedon Crescent, Palmerston

$1,200,000 Independent

3/96 Uriarra Road, Crestwood

$460,000

Ray White

4 Dow Street, Wanniassa

$1,180,000 McCann

10/4 Antis Street, Phillip

$451,000

Independent

55 Matina Street, Narrabundah

$1,156,000 Belle

136/41 Chandler Street, Belconnen

$420,000

Edge

61 Carruthers Street, Curtin

$1,106,000 Hayman Partners

1/30 Springvale Drive, Hawker

$413,000

LJ Hooker

9 Jay Place, Theodore

$1,100,000 LJ Hooker

5/39 Gardiner Street, Downer

$410,000

LJ Hooker

106 O’Loghlen Street, Latham

$1,053,500 LJ Hooker

612/4 Grazier Lane, Belconnen

$395,000

McGrath

365 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin

$1,051,000 Edge

76/64 College Street, Belconnen

$385,000

LJ Hooker

83 Atherton Street, Downer

$1,050,000 Blackshaw

224/60-64 College Street, Belconnen

$382,000

Independent

222A La Perouse Street, Red Hill

38 Aspinall Street, Watson

$1,000,000 Auction Advantage

147/64 College Street, Belconnen

$370,000

Independent

8 Brunswick Circuit, Kaleen

$995,000

Home by Holly

57/15 Braybrooke Street, Bruce

$366,000

LJ Hooker

3/21 Bernacchi Street, Mawson

$985,000

Luton

9A/12 Albermarle Place, Phillip

$344,000

Independent

13 Mackinolty Street, Scullin

$977,000

Edge

1/10 Arthur Street, Crestwood

$237,000

Ray White

6 Macdonald Place, Spence

$975,000

LJ Hooker

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

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Industry bodies call for national housing plan The recent release of the Federal House of Representatives Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue’s report on housing affordability and supply has been welcomed by industry bodies across Australia. Both the Property Council of Australia (PCA) and Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) are waiting with bated breath to see if the recommendations will be implemented to help solve the national housing crisis. PCA chief executive Ken Morrison said the report lays out “commonsense solutions” to deal with the “complex and wicked” problem of affordable housing. “What’s new in this report is a recognition that the Federal Government, and not just the states or local governments, can have an important role in leading and shaping the state of housing in this country,” he said. Mr Morrison said it was pleasing the inquiry’s report placed a strong focus on housing choices for Australians.

“The PCA believes more could be done to encourage non-government sources of capital into the creation of affordable and social housing – an omission from the report – and we urge policy makers to closely consider the recommendations of the National Affordable Housing Alliance,” he said. Additionally, PCA supports other recommendations including more transparency around developer contributions, continued support for the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation, and avoiding experimentation with negative gearing and capital gains tax settings. REIA president, Hayden Groves, said while housing affordability is decreasing, the sector has become a “political football”. “At the height of the pandemic, homelessness challenges were addressed immediately, and Australia’s 40,773 strong property management workforce stepped up and managed an imposed rental eviction moratorium,” Mr Groves said. “REIA advocated for policies to enable supply, to build more houses and to get government right.”

He said that on average, stamp or transfer duties total four per cent of the cost of a home, and recent data suggests over 90 per cent of first home buyers say this is a major deterrent. “Consultation is needed as to whether this is captured by a land tax or a broader-based tax … this will require leadership from all of Australia’s state and federal treasurers to achieve what the introduction of the GST promised to do and failed: axe the tax,” he said. Mr Groves said the lack of bi-partisan support for the report is “disappointing” and emphasised the need for housing supply and affordability to be solved through a national plan. “The reality of the matter is we need increased social and affordable housing stock and increased private stock with up to 1.6 million new homes needing to be built by 2030,” he said. “They are not mutually exclusive and, in fact, need to be considered together in order to achieve the right supply mix for all so every Australian has a home.”

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Delightful duplex Dickson 30 Marsden Street A quaint, character-filled cottage perched in lovely Dickson, just minutes from a breathtaking nature reserve, 30 Marsden Street is simply bursting with charm and delight. Agent Stephen Bunday says the home has been well cared for throughout its life and is “cute” in its original structure. “The bones are really good, but it’s basically a blank canvas ready for you to put your stamp on it. There’s so much scope for potential and so much room left over on the block to make it your own,” says Mr Bunday. “The block is surprisingly large and has a very unassuming front yard. Hidden behind the property

is a beautiful, well-manicured, landscaped garden, and there’s 739sqm of land, most of which is settled in the rear.” Not only is the garden a highlight, but entertaining will be a breeze with the large lawn area, all the secret nooks and crannies, and pristine places to enjoy an evening drink. The home itself presents an original kitchen overlooking the stunning garden, generously sized bedrooms, and an open-plan lounge and dining room for a free-flowing layout. “This property is nestled in an excellent location, close to the Dickson town centre, Dickson Wetlands, and a variety of schools.

The street itself is also fantastic – a quiet, leafy, loop street,” says Mr Bunday. The home also boasts extra features including built-in wardrobes, a guest bathroom, oodles of renovation potential, and set on a massive block with a garden fit for a palace.

56 Tallawang Avenue Malua Bay Waves at Malua Does looking out of your lounge room windows and watching the waves break over the beach at Malua Bay interest you? Not to mention the 3 bedrooms the main with ensuite and WIR all have balcony access to the front with good filtered ocean views. The home presents as light and airy ready to move into and it is perfectly positioned being around 350-meter walk to beautiful and patrolled Malua Bay Beach This might be the one to check out!

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EER 4.0 Auction Sat 2 Apr 10am View Sat 26 Mar 11-11.30am Agent Stephen Bunday Mob 0416 014 431 LJ Hooker Dickson (02) 6257 2111

677sqm

Auction March 26th at 2 PM On-Site Price Guide $1,050,000 - $1,100,000 View Saturday 26th March 1:00PM - 2:00PM

https://56tallawangavenue-maluabay.ljhooker.com.au/ LJ Hooker Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455 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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100 Pockett Avenue Banks

Situated in the heart of the family friendly

• Fully fenced, private family home

Avenue. This immaculate and recently

• Newly renovated three way bathroom

suburb of Banks stands 100 Pockett

updated three bedroom home is ready to welcome its new owners: first home buyers, investors or downsizers.

• Separate living and dining areas • Double garage

• Outdoor entertaining with grassed and paved areas

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.

For Sale _______________________________________________ View Contact The Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jane Kusetic 0408 662 119 Emma Robertson 0422 415 008 LJ Hooker Woden/Weston 6288 8888

13/90 Lowanna Street Braddon Located in the heart of the city you will

•

East Facing

spacious ground-floor apartment that is

•

43m2 Ground Floor Courtyard

find this modern, contemporary and

East facing, filled with natural light and all the high end finishes to leave a lasting impression on you.

• • • •

98m2 Internal Living Built in 2020

SMEG Kitchen Appliances Double Glazing

Auction Wed, 6th April 2022 at 6pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 26th March 2022 at 10am-10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Antony Damiano 0473444666 Sam Walker 0434 962 490 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

53/7 Medley Street Chifley As neat as a pin and ready to move

• Brand new kitchen (never been used)

Set in a popular, established complex,

• Big balcony, perfect for entertaining

straight in, this place is sure to impress! within walking distance of Woden Town

Centre, this apartment boasts a sparkling

brand new kitchen, new flooring and fresh paint throughout.

• Updated bathroom and laundry • Lock up storage

• Close to public transport

• 10-minute walk to Woden Town Centre

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 13th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 26th Mar from 12:30pm - 1:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431 Tim Russell 0416 087 834 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

407/39 London Circuit City Perfectly positioned to let you take full

advantage of what the City has to offer,

this well-appointed 2 bedroom apartment is ideal for first home buyers, students or investors alike.

• Open planned living area • Siemens Kitchen Appliances and stone benchtops • Engineered timber flooring • Cavalier Bremworth carpet in bedrooms • Double Glazed windows throughout • Ducted Reverse Cycle A/C throughout

For Sale $569,999+ _______________________________________________ View Sat 26th Mar at 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Jemma Colovatti 0423509433

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

LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

18 Biffin Street Cook Located in the desirable suburb of Cook, 18 Biffin Street is as well cared for as it is

conveniently located. This home will suit a

growing or established family looking for a low maintenance, spacious property with nothing to do but move in and enjoy.

• 5 bedroom renovated home • Large open kitchen with plenty of storage and pantry space • Ducted reverse cycle heating & cooling • Private front and back courtyards • 162m2 quality living on a 672m2 block

Auction Sat, 9th Apr at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 26th Mar at 11:00am to 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Browne 0403 169 259 Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

53 Dugdale Street Cook Located in the quiet, friendly complex of

Kardu, this incredibly renovated home is

ready for a new you. As you may already

know, Cook is a quite a tightly held suburb & this is your opportunity to join the lifestyle Cook has to offer.

• Frosted Glass Doors • Reverse Cycle Airconditioning • Internal access from garage • Freshly renovated • Soft close drawers in kitchen & bathroom • His & her sinks in bathroom • Sheer blinds throughout

Auction | Onsite Sat, 9th April 11:00am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 26th Mar at 12:15pm - 12:45pm _______________________________________________ Agent Ryan Hedley 0458 440 375 Stephanie Lang 0415 522 087 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

14 Heaton Place Downer Presented to the market for the first time in almost sixty years 14 Heaton Place in beautiful Downer is here to make that dream come true and, with a vendor

ready to meet the market, offers you the

opportunity to make it your home for the next sixty!

Features: • Open living, dining and kitchen • Ducted gas heating • Ducted evaporative air-conditioning • 1071m2 flat block with northerly aspect and quiet cul-de-sac location

Auction | On Site Sat, 9th Apr at 12:30pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 26th Mar from 12:00pm - 12:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Browne 0403 169 259

• Walking distance to Light Rail station

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2 Hodel Place Fadden Perfectly positioned at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac and hidden behind leafy and private gardens, this

• Two additional double bedrooms with built in robes and ceiling fans

elevated, split-level family home is a rare find. Offering

• Large central bathroom with spa bath

multiple living and entertaining spaces, three

• Ducted gas heating and evaporative cooling

bedrooms, two bathrooms, huge backyard and a

throughout, plus air con to lounge and master

short walk to two great schools, it's perfect for growing

• Large covered outdoor entertaining deck

families.

• Open plan family room and kitchen

Auction | On site Sat, 2nd Apr at 1pm _______________________________________________ View Contact agents to view _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Curren 0424 288 717 Sally McCallum 0410 835 087 LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

4 Grimstone Place Franklin Enjoy the sheer convenience and easy

• Newly painted through-out.

bedroom, single level residence, which

• Modern kitchen, gas cooktop,

care living in this peacefully located 2

offers a superb lifestyle opportunity or excellent investment prospect.

• Single level, single titled. dishwasher & pantry

• Automatic garage with internal access • Perfect entry level home

Auction | On site Sat, 2nd Apr at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat, 26th Mar at 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Jake Bunday 0411 367 920

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

44/53 McMillan Crescent Griffith Located in the tightly-held 'Avalon'

complex, this two bedroom apartment is

close to everything that the Inner South is

• Spacious open plan living.

• Large private balcony accessed from both bedrooms.

known for with only a short walk to

• Additional front balcony off the lounge.

to the buzzing nearby hubs of Manuka

• Tenanted until 29/07/2022.

Fyshwick Markets and a quick commute and Kingston.

• Secure visitor & owner parking.

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 6th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 26th Mar from 3:30pm - 4:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Nic Salter-Harding 0412 600 085

• Rental Appraisal: $500 - $530 per week.

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

40 Alexandra Street Hall

Picture-perfect living awaits in this exquisite rural

• New kitchen, bathroom, ensuite & laundry

retreat. The expansive layout has been positioned to

• Vegetable gardens & sports corner (basketball

make the most of the beautiful bushland views with walls of windows framing the leafy outlook.

hoop, golf driving & tennis wall) • 12m x 9m 3-bay shed with 2 entrances & workshop • 2027m2 block • New pump for pool, automatic cleaner & solar

Auction Sat, 9th Apr at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Thur, 24th Apr at 4:15pm - 4:45pm _______________________________________________ Agent Jason Hall 0475 983 079

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

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

36/17 Wimmera Street Harrison Located in the popular Niche development, this

• Two-storey townhouse in a secure complex

generous dual-level townhouse offers an

• Open plan living and kitchen

exceptional sense of light, spacious, easy care

• Kitchen features stone bench tops &

living in the heart of Harrison. Enjoy the

stainless-steel appliances

convenient lifestyle on offer or take advantage

• 3 light filled bedrooms with built in robes

of a fantastic investment opportunity.

• Walking distance to Harrison School, light rail stop, local shops & restaurants

81sqm

Auction | On Site Sat, 9th Apr at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View Thur, 24th of March 5:15pm - 5:45pm Sat, 26th of March 10:30am - 11:00am _______________________________________________ Agent Olivia Fairweather 0478653447 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

2/188 Hawker Place Hawker Welcome to this stunning and immaculate home

• 3 large bedrooms all with built ins

that is situated in a premium location. This home is

• 2 large balconies

brand new! Everything from fresh paint throughout

• Renovated kitchen

to new carpet, to serviced air condition has been

• Re-painted and new carpet

done. There is not an inch of this home which has

• Seconds walk to amenities and shops

not been renovated. You can move in and not

• 2 car space side by side

even lift a finger for years to come.

• Split system heating and cooling with multiple units

Auction Wed, 13th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Jeremy Julian 0423 141 529

LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

12 Callabonna Street Kaleen More than a home, this beautiful resort

style home is a complete luxury lifestyle opportunity. A property that

• Secondary kitchen downstairs • 210 Bottle glass door wine cellar • Sparkling 12 metre in ground pool

encompasses everything you could hope

• Approx 100m2 extensive decking and outdoor

boasts location, lifestyle, and community

• Bosch integrated microwave

for in your dream home and a suburb that as its benefits.

entertaining space • Bosch integrated dishwasher.

Onsite Auction Wed, 6th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 26th March at 9:00am-9:30am Sat, 26th March at 1:30pm-2:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

3/18 Marou Place Ngunnawal Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom ensuite

• Two comfortable living areas

townhouse - new kitchen, bathrooms.

• Additional North facing sunroom

Wonderful location adjacent to golf course,

• Convenient renovated kitchen

close by Platypus Centre. Excellent floor plan.

• Easy to maintain and clean - more time for

Worthy of serious consideration.

you! • Climate control: DG, RCAC, gas hotwater

Auction _______________________________________________ View Contact agent _______________________________________________ Agent Carly Clough 0419 296 458 Naish Stormon 0488 164 426

• Land: 386.5m2, Living: 116m2, Garage: 25.3m2 All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

23/25 Namadgi Circuit Palmerston Whether you are looking to secure a spot

in one of Canberra's popular, established suburbs or want to invest somewhere

with great nearby amenities that is sure to attract tenants for years to come, then

this terrific 3 bedroom townhouse should

What's on offer: • Short, safe walk to shops and school • Walk-in robe and ensuite to main bedroom • Two living areas • Covered deck to rear • Ducted gas heating

Auction | In Rooms Wed, 6th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 26th Mar from 1:00pm to 1:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Nic Salter-Harding 0412 600 085

be high on your list

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

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13A DIANELLA STREET, O’CONNOR AUCTION ON SITE 10AM 2 APRIL 2022 OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2-2.30PM AND WEDNESDAY 5-5.30PM 4 BEDROOM BRAND NEW AND COMPLETE HOME Perfectly positioned in a quiet street, in one of the most sought after suburbs in Canberra, this brand new and complete 4 bedroom home is ready to move in. The home is located a short walk to the shops and within minutes of the CBD and The Australian National University. The private master suite is on the ground floor away from the living areas and has double glazed sliding doors opening out on to a private solid brick and fully enclosed courtyard. The master suite has walk in robes, an oval bath, a separate walk in shower, double vanity with stone bench tops and a feature mirror. The home has both formal and informal living areas and provides a choice of 4 different outdoor areas for relaxation, reading and entertaining. This home has a different floor plan, selections and tiles and flooring to the home on offer next door.

ALEX EIMERL | 0409 007 313 | alex@projectpropertygroup.com.au

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13B DIANELLA STREET, O’CONNOR AUCTION ON SITE 10AM 2 APRIL 2022 OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 2.30-3PM AND WEDNESDAY 5.30-6PM 4 BEDROOM BRAND NEW AND COMPLETE HOME This contemporary home has been architecturally designed to create a tranquil and serene ambience with the kitchen and living areas looking on to a beautiful atrium. The north facing master suite is positioned on the ground floor at the rear looking out on to lush green gardens and has a large ensuite with separate walk in shower, oval bath, double vanities with stone bench tops. There is a powder room for guests on the ground floor and a bright laundry with direct access to outside. The kitchen has 40mm stone bench tops plus stone rainfall and opens out to the very large atrium ideal for a pet who could access this lovely safe and secure area without having to be let outside when its owner isn’t at home. There are formal and informal living areas, all opening out to a covered al fresco entertaining area perfect for all year round entertaining.

ALEX EIMERL | 0409 007 313 | alex@projectpropertygroup.com.au

BONNER 4 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 2 CAR SPACES

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Impressive family retreat Lovingly maintained, contemporary designed residence, opposite a sprawling, open reserve defined by its stunning finishes, high feature ceilings, endless natural light and panoramic views. The light and bright interior is graced with a sleek ‘chef’s delight’ kitchen, smart, stylish ensuite and main bathroom, separate living areas and big bedrooms. To the rear, a private, covered alfresco area with landscaped gardens and pleasant cameos of the Bonner landscape. A must see! EER 6

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Where space, comfort and lifestyle cross paths. These large townhouses have been architecturally designed, with an emphasis on space and flexibility. The homes perfectly capture modern living — with the lowmaintenance convenience of a townhouse and the inclusions of a traditional home. Located in the Molonglo Valley, you’ll be surrounded by the region’s finest natural playgrounds. With construction already underway, The Crossing will be delivered in 2023.

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Only 12 townhouses available in the second release Flexible floorplans with multi-purpose room Ranging in size from approx. 172–199m2 Quality finishes and inclusions Indoor/Outdoor connectivity with alfresco entertaining Community facilities incl. playground and BBQs Adjacent to the school, childcare, gym and Molonglo Health Hub

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) and Blewitt Properties do not guarantee, warrant or represent that the information contained in this advertising and marketing material is free from errors or omissions. Any interested parties should make their own enquiries, seek expert advice and review the contract terms. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Looking for a new home in 2022? Brand new 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments at Marigal Gardens. An established community exclusive to over 55’s.

Hurry, over 50% sold in Building 1. Building 2 now for sale Display Suite open | www.marigalgardens.com.au | 1300 884 784 Renders are for illustrative purposes only. Details are correct at time of printing and subject to change. February 2022.

The many reasons for downsizing Making the decision to downsize isn’t easy and there’s a lot to consider when you do. Often, people put off making the big call – until they find somewhere they can actually see themselves living. Marigal Gardens Community Manager, Colin says Marigal Gardens dispels a lot of myths about what an over 55s community is like – and can make a tough decision much easier. “Sometimes one partner is a bit reluctant initially, but when they see what we have to offer, by the end they’re the ones who are really quite excited!” Marigal Gardens residents Peter and Sandra agree. “We had been talking about downsizing for a while but had not really been serious about it until we visited Marigal Gardens,” Sandra said. There are a lot of reasons why residents find Marigal Gardens appealing – here are just a few of them. Location, location! There’s no doubt a prime spot is high on everyone’s list of priorities. Marigal Gardens ticks all the boxes – serenely beautiful, nestled in the suburbs and yet wonderfully convenient too. Waking up to breathtaking mountain views provides quiet joy, every day. And with the local shopping village just 500m down the road, life’s more practical needs are easy to take care of. Tuggeranong Southpoint is only five minutes’ drive away for more substantial shopping.

Room to move Nobody wants to downsize to something poky or impractical. Marigal Gardens offers generous and practical floorplans that are designed for relaxed and comfortable living. And as a resident’s needs change, their home can change too. No matter what the budget, or lifestyle, there are plenty of options to suit. Ditching the mower Residents love the fact that moving to Marigal Gardens frees them from the chore of maintaining a home. Our team takes care of all those little jobs around the house, so residents have more time to do the things they really love to do. We’ll even change the lightbulbs. Making the most of every day, your way Marigal Gardens is a thriving community with wonderful facilities and a lifeaffirming vibe that residents love. There are organised activities for all tastes should you choose to pursue a long-held passion or try something new. For more unstructured pleasures, catch up for a coffee, indulge in a gym workout or enjoy a relaxing sundowner at the bar. For the young at heart there is Kambah Adventure Playground right next door.

Feeling safe and secure Safety and security are frequently top priorities for buyers when it comes to choosing their new home. With staff onsite 24/7, help or assistance is never far away. And should travel beckon, our team and neighbours make sure a home is well looked after, so residents can take off with confidence. While buyers focus on lots of different reasons when making their decision, most come to a similar conclusion when they have finally settled in. Gay, one of our residents sums it up neatly: “I wish I’d made the move sooner.” For more information, please visit marigalgardens.com.au

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SPACIOUS HOLDING, GREAT LOCATION 1 Long Street, Boorowa NSW

A comfortable four bedroom, weatherboard home with restoration opportunity 2.71 hectares (6.7 *acres), conveniently located on the edge of town with frontage to the Boorowa River. Ducted heating and cooling for year round comfort Two car garage with workshop and two water tanks Well fenced established paddocks and animal pens A very appealing regional lifestyle property on the edge of Boorowa.

AUCTION DETAILS DATE: 22nd April 2022 TIME: 11:00am LOCATION: Onsite 1 Long Street, Boorowa NSW

AGENTS: Justin Fleming - 0429 820 389 Amanda Serafin - 0421 459 157

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Elle will be embracing her inner wellness guru over coming weeks and months, bringing forward fresh ideas and products in the health and wellness arena. as she promotes her mission to encourage self-nurture and selfcare, her business model is likely to change as she will adjust to prevailing trends and consumer preferences. In the process, she may present herself in a new light, one that could even surprise some of her followers.

aries mar 21 – apr 20

cancer jun 22 – jul 22

libra sepT 24 – ocT 23

caPricOrn dec 22 – jan 20

Investigate new ideas and opportunities over the next few days, as you may be pleasantly surprised by the outcome and developments could lead you somewhere useful. avoid tempers if you are under pressure, as this week is a melting pot of intense feelings.

The changing face of your personal life will pose new logistics and could also bring more stability into your life. Weigh the good with the bad in the knowledge that you can accommodate new or unusual events. You may be drawn to an exciting project that brings your skillsets into play.

You’ll gain a degree of stability by being open to new developments and maintaining a clear view of your goals. Financially, events could be uplifting or will provide you with an additional sense of security, so take the initiative to build a solid financial platform for yourself moving forwards.

Key financial decisions are worth serious consideration. You may be ready to make a commitment to someone or to a fresh investment. and, where decisions involve family, property or your home life, you may need to make a tough call but must look after your own interests first.

Taurus apr 21 – maY 21

leO jul 23 – aug 23

scOrPiO ocT 24 – nov 22

aquarius jan 21 – FeB 19

You’ll enjoy feeling more assertive and able to make agreements and arrangements you’re happy with. However, you must avoid ruffling feathers, as emotions are likely to run high now. a meeting with someone authoritative could prove to be positive, leading you into a fresh chapter.

a change of circumstance, a fresh idea or even an impromptu visit will cast you and someone close in a fresh light. Be open to new notions and receptive to others’ viewpoints. a new agreement or partnership may appeal to you, but you must check it aligns with your long-term goals.

a domestic or family commitment will take your focus. If you’re experiencing an uphill struggle, rest assured you will gain the opportunity to create more breathing space. and, while developments may be uncertain or even higgledy-piggledy at first, you will gain direction as the week goes by.

You’ll gain fresh perspective about your status and profile, largely through someone else’s news or their approach to you. You must be prepared to see yourself in a new light and make a commitment either to someone close or to a work or health scenario, as you are ready to turn a corner.

gemini maY 22 – jun 21

virgO aug 24 – sepT 23

sagiTTarius nov 23 – dec 21

Pisces FeB 20 – mar 20

The conjunction of venus and saturn suggests you’re ready to make an agreement, especially concerning study, travel, legal or long-term decisions. avoid rushing into matters and snap decisions. maintain a sense of purpose and focus on goals that provide meaning in life.

While you’d prefer life to move ahead step by step, a little spontaneity will also appeal. If events upset the applecart in your daily life, be prepared to look afresh at your usual routine, health-care and even a relationship. someone may need your help. If you need support, it will be available.

Key news or a visit will bring change into your environment or neighbourhood. In addition, you will also know or sense already that developments in your domestic life could point to a fresh chapter. For some sagittarians, a fresh start will mean you get the chance to repair past damage.

a development concerning work, health or the past will create an opportunity to make a binding agreement. This is certainly a good time to make a commitment in your personal life or financially, so take the initiative and ensure you follow your values and principles if in doubt about your decisions.

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