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contents To commemorate Anzac Day, this week’s cover story has a special focus on Australia’s Indigenous service men and women, such as Lance Corporal Kathleen (Kath) Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal) who served in WWII. Noonuccal went on to become a revered Indigenous poet, activist and public speaker. In her 1960s poem, A Song of Hope, she writes with optimism: Look up, my people, The dawn is breaking, The world is waking To a new bright day, When none defame us, No restriction tame us, Nor colour shame us, Nor sneer dismay. Now brood no more On the years behind you, The hope assigned you Shall the past replace, When a juster justice Grown wise and stronger Points the bone no longer At a darker race … To our fathers’ fathers The pain, the sorrow; To our children’s children The glad tomorrow. While we’ve made some progress on the long climb, there is still a way to go; may all Australians continue to walk, talk, and listen together on the path of reconciliation. Reasons to be grateful this past week include past and present Anzacs, the depth and diversity of the multigenerational talent pool at the National Folk Festival, a full moon dipping below a pink haze above the blue Brindabellas in the west as dawn’s golden light breaks on the eastern horizon, and that crack as you bite into hollow Easter chocolate.

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Putting an Indigenous face on the ANZAC legend Seven and a half thousand Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people served Australia in the two World Wars – but too few know of their contribution. “We’ve got large numbers of men and women who did serve,” says Michael Bell, the Australian War Memorial‘s Indigenous liaison officer, “and yet it’s unknown, and it’s not as well thought of, in the mainstream.” He wants to “put the Indigenous face on the Anzac legend, and dispel all the stereotypes that Aboriginal people didn’t defend Australia, and didn’t go to fight”. Eighty Indigenous people landed at Gallipoli; five were in the Charge of Beersheba; others were killed at Villers-Bretonneux. “These are the stories of that involvement that resonate with people, because they just didn’t think the Aboriginal soldiers were there,” Mr Bell said. In World War II, the ‘rats of Tobruk’ included 40 Aboriginal people, while some walked the Kokoda trail – like Gunner Augustus Briar, a Ngunnawal man from Yass, and whom Mr Bell considers a local hero. “He’s an ordinary soldier, a Private, who put up his hand to fight when the country needed him most, and paid the ultimate sacrifice,” Mr Bell said. “He’s a man who wanted to defend Country, and went away to do it.” But in the days of the White Australia Policy, their country didn’t always want them. At the start of WWI, section 60(h) of the Defence Act 1903 exempted “persons who are not substantially of European origin or descent” from War service. In 1916, military guidelines stated: “Aboriginals, halfcastes, or men with Asiatic blood are not to be enlisted. This applies to all coloured men.” “It was a white man’s war,” Mr Bell said. “They didn’t want men of colour.” 8

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Despite racist policies, the AWM notes that many Indigenous people were accepted early in the war, if they had not lived in tribal environments, while others pretended not to be Aboriginal. In mid-1917, following the carnage of the Western Front and the failure of two conscription referendums, military order 200 stated that “halfcastes” could enlist if a medical board were satisfied they had a parent of European origin. But 150 Aboriginal men were rejected because of race, such as Ernest Roy Wilson, a South Australian man who enlisted in June 1917. Despite “good” conduct and character, he was discharged within three months, found medically unfit. “Half-caste Aboriginal, too near full-blood for AIF,” the medical board determined. “A fairly vicious racist doctor refused people of colour in South Australia,” Mr Bell stated. Nevertheless, some of the Aboriginal people rejected successfully re-enlisted, even if they had to travel hundreds of kilometres to do so. “This is the hurdle that Aboriginal people faced not only in legislation but in society,” Mr Bell said. “This is why the recognition is important to a cohort that didn’t receive that recognition at the time; they didn’t receive the recognition because it was presumed that because we weren’t allowed to serve, we didn’t.” Altogether, it is estimated 1,192 Indigenous men volunteered to enlist in the AIF in World War I (possibly as many as 1,300, Mr Bell believes); 929 served overseas; and 250 to 300 were killed. They served, the Memorial states, in all branches and units of the AIF (light horse, artillery, engineers, and flying corps); fought in the Middle East and on the Western Front; and were decorated for gallantry in the field, including four Distinguished Conduct Medals and 26 Military Medals. Some become officers, like

Thursday Island, 1945-10-29: A squad of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion training in their company lines. Photo: Australian War Memorial

Lt. Alfred John Hearps and Lt. Col. Charles Melbourne Johnson. Five Indigenous men served in the Navy, and two Indigenous women as nurses. While official policy may have been abhorrent, the servicepeople themselves may have been more open, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs suggests. One veteran said a Queensland Aboriginal man “became his brother, and was his brother still”, while a nurse declared there was “no discrimination on the battlefield, and certainly none in the military hospitals”. But, AIATSIS notes, Indigenous soldiers were not give settlement land when they returned, unlike their white comrades. “Assessment procedures were prejudiced against them, and many were rejected from the scheme – particularly punishing because the scheme offered lands that had always been Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lands.”

World War II Australia maintained its racist policy at the start of World War II. “Australians of non-European origin

or descent” could not join the Army or Navy, DVA records. However, there was no colour bar in the RAAF; Aboriginal men such as Warrant Officer Len Waters and Pilot Officer David Paul DFC flew planes. Some Indigenous people, however, managed to enlist, and fought in the Western Desert, Greece and Crete, and in Syria, the AWM states. But the experience of the volunteer members of the Wangaratta ‘Special Platoon’ was also typical. Public opinion and media coverage was positive, the AWM states, but the Defence Committee declared Indigenous enlistment was “neither necessary nor desirable”, claiming that white soldiers might object. The unit was disbanded, and the men were discharged; four, however, reenlisted, Mr Bell said. Restrictions on Indigenous service loosened in 1942 when Japan entered the War, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander soldiers fought in Malaya and Singapore, in Papua New Guinea, Bougainville, and Borneo, the AWM states. Altogether, an estimated 6,500 to (continued page 10)

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(from page 8) 7,000 Indigenous men and women served in WWII. They include Lt. Reg Saunders, the first openly Aboriginal officer, (later promoted to captain, he received the MBE), and Corporal Timothy Hughes, awarded the Military Medal, he was the first chairman of the Aboriginal Lands Trust. Some, the DVA states, served in skilled militias defending the coastline, such as the Torres Strait Islander Battalion, the Northern Territory Special Reconnaissance Unit (NTSRU), or the Navy’s ‘Snake Bay’ patrol. Others were civilian labourers: farm assistants, builders, butchers, domestic staff, drivers, fishermen, mechanics, munitions factory workers, and stevedores. Indigenous women joined the Australian Women’s Army Service, the Women’s Australian Auxiliary Air Force, and the Australian Women’s Land Army; they worked, the DVA notes, as clerks or in communications, as cooks, cleaners, and kitchen staff, as drivers, and as nurses. But many were still subjected to racist policies and discrimination. The Torres Strait Islander Battalion was paid only a third of a soldier’s normal pay (raised to two-thirds when they went on strike), while the NTSRU were given rations of tobacco and fishing and hunting supplies. The Battalion did not get its full back pay until 1986, while the NTSRU received no back-pay or medals until 1993. Similarly, the DVA notes, some civilians were expected to work for room and board only, paid lower wages, or not given their pay – but for some Indigenous people from mission stations and reserves, this was the first time they earned a cash wage, and food, housing, and welfare services were better than they experienced before the War. Even serving Indigenous soldiers wearing uniforms were refused drinks, while several men, fed up with being treated differently because of the colour of their 10

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skin, went AWOL and were courtmartialled. After the war, DVA notes, many ex-servicemen were rejected from hotels and public places (like Lance Corporal Desmond Parfitt), or denied employment and benefits offered to other returning service personnel. “We lived in an unequal society, and the rules of the day in place didn’t allow Aboriginal men access to alcohol,” Mr Bell said. “More importantly, they also discriminated against us earning a fair wage; they restricted our movement; and they restricted our ability to marry. You had to seek permission to have an interracial marriage. A lot of people don’t realise that.” Aboriginal people, he said, hoped to use service as a pathway to citizenship. “But that didn’t happen.” Instead, meeting African-American soldiers, “who were about 25 years ahead of us toward civil rights … guided them down the path of nonviolent activism”. That was the experience of Kath Walker – more famous as poet and activist Oodgeroo Noonuccal – who worked as a signaller in Brisbane. Mr Bell also pointed to Vincent Lingiari and the Gurindji stockmen at Wave Hill, NT. Paid cash by the Army as stockmen – a protected industry, breeding cattle to feed the Americans – they went on strike because food company Vestey Brothers paid them less, and wanted them to go back to rations. That, Mr Bell said, was the catalyst for the NT land rights movement; Labor under Gough Whitlam passed legislation allowing Aboriginal people to claim land title.

Later conflicts and the present day Eighty Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people served in the Korean War. Reg Saunders, now a captain, commanded a company at the battle of Kapyong (1951), which blocked the Chinese advance on Seoul. Five hundred served in the Vietnam War, more than 225 from the Army. More recently, Indigenous people

have served with the ADF in Somalia, East Timor, Afghanistan, Iraq, and on peacekeeping operations. “The modern ADF has bent over backwards to encourage and accept Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” Mr Bell said. The Department of Defence has a Reconciliation Action Plan; an Indigenous protocol document; includes the smoking ceremony in the official military ceremony; and understands sorry business, he said. “The ADF is probably the most advanced government agency in Australia on recognition of Indigenous policy and protocol, and employment, retention, and recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” Mr Bell said. Similarly, an Aboriginal War memorial, For our Country, was built in 2018 to recognise the military service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans and Services Association (ATSIVSA) will hold a commemorative ceremony here on Anzac Day. Much has changed in the last 80 years, but Mr Bell believes there is still much to be done. The wartime service of many Indigenous people is still unknown. He encourages the public – particularly Indigenous families, and families of non-Indigenous servicepeople who are aware of Indigenous service – to visit the AWM website, look at the Indigenous service list, and let the AWM know if the list misses any names. “So we can give them that recognition, and build up a fuller picture of the contributions of our people.” Mr Bell also believes Australia should hold a truth commission for the stories of mistreatment to be openly told and openly spoken about, so that “everybody can understand the full impact of what it is to have a racist policy, the actual implications”. “We have to use this learning as a step towards reconciliation,” Mr Bell said. “Our commonalities

Studio portrait of Aboriginal servicewoman, QF267190 Lance Corporal Kathleen (Kath) Walker (Oodgeroo Noonuccal), circa 1942.

Framed studio portrait of an Indigenous serviceman, wearing a Field ambulance armband, made circa 1914-1918 in Adelaide.

bring us together. We can put the Indigenous face on Gallipoli, on Passchendaele, on the Western Front, on Beersheba, on Kokoda, and all the way through all the other important wars in Vietnam, in modern day Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. “We have Aboriginal soldiers and sailors and airmen now defending us. We’re in all the services, all the conflicts, in peacekeeping, all the way through. So that’s the story we need to get to. “But the difficulties of getting in, and the society we came back to, that’s what we have to keep informing the broader mainstream public.” - Nick Fuller

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Problems in ACT Housing This week I am writing about the woeful performance of the ACT Greens/Labor government in sending letters to about 400 mainly elderly public housing tenants telling them they had to get out of their homes, many of which they had occupied for 30 or 40 years, to make way for more apartments. As a former housing minister in the ACT (1995-1998) and former Appeal President of ACAT (2009-2016), I find the treatment of these tenants arrogant and insensitive. These tenants, like most housing tenants, are good tenants. They pay their rent on time, keep their homes well and are good neighbours (elderly tenants especially). These people have raised their families in these homes and have long been an integral and valuable part of their local community. We often hear of a few bad tenants who the government seems to bend over backwards to help keep their homes so they can continue to annoy the neighbours and other good tenants who bash their head against a brick wall to

get even basic maintenance done. I know some good people who work in housing and it must be soul destroying to see how ineffectual the department has become in recent times. I recently spoke to an elderly tenant in Charnwood who had been in her house for close to 40 years. She had maintenance issues that had not been attended to for 20 years. Indeed, the last time she had problems fixed was in 1998 when I was minister. This is not an isolated occurrence. As minister, I did oversee the relocation of some longstanding tenants to other premises – usually to aged persons units (APU) when their old home got too much for them to look after, and on occasions we would sell that old property as part of our ongoing upgrades program (often to build more APUs for our ageing tenant population) but the move was by consent. The tenants were not forced out of their homes. We would work around them and with them. We also would relocate or evict tenants who

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made their neighbours’ lives hell. Often these tenants did not pay their rent, so this was in most cases a relatively easy process. It’s not rocket science. In 1998, we had about 11,500 public housing properties, and were aiming to get 1,000 properties as dedicated community housing properties. When I last saw figures a few weeks ago for public housing properties, it was about the same and we have nowhere near 1,000 community properties. In the meantime, the ACT population has gone up about 50 per cent. No wonder we have an affordable housing problem in the ACT. Still, that’s what you get when the Territory’s government never changes. Maybe Mr Barr can get Ms Berry (the current minister) and Mr Gentleman (who also seems to be struggling with his current portfolios) to swap portfolios for a change. 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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“If your job is to be making things for society, you need to have a design network that reflects that society. We need to be able to understand who we’re building things for.” Dr Capra hopes to encourage more sponsorships for the program in coming years, to cover the girls’ accommodation and expenses that are currently out of pocket. “It’s important to support the program, because we are seeing our YoWIEs turn up in our engineering schools, to be our future engineers, which is exactly what it was created for.” - Anja de Rozario

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Re letter from D Steley (CW 14 April 2022 p12): I agree people have bad memories. The problem is Albo did not have a memory lapse; he did not know the unemployment rate or the cash rate. In his position as possibly the future PM he should have had these figures in front of mind. He also appears to have had ‘memory lapses’ each day in press meetings and twice has walked out because he was unable to answer questions. He had no option but to apologise. As to ScoMo and his holiday, when are people going to get over it. If they have to keep dragging this up, they have a problem. The bushfire was not a major problem when he went. He was having a family holiday which he had not had for a while. His deputy was standing in for him and he did come back and owed no apology. In fact, the apology should come from those who criticised him for being on holiday. - V. Evans, Macgregor ACT I am concerned about the implications of the ACT Cat Plan 2021-2031 and the Domestic Animal Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 for unowned and semiowned cats in the ACT. The ACT legislation makes it illegal to own a cat born after July 2022 that is not contained to the owner’s premises. What this means for organisations such as Canberra Street Cat Alliance (CSCA) is that they will no longer be able to desex and ‘own’ cats that live and are cared for outside. While they could still take kittens and a small number of unsocialised adults for adoption,

without desexing the parents, this is a pointless exercise as those parent cats will simply continue to breed. The ACT Cat Plan offers no solution except suggesting that all cats should be owned and contained. This is not a feasible or achievable strategy. The only option is then to capture and euthanise thousands of cats per year. The resources needed for this will be immense let alone the emotional stress for vets called on to euthanise them in large numbers. Street cats not killed will be left un-desexed and continue to breed. Unfortunately, the ACT Cat Plan 2021-2031 will result in the CSCA and other similar cat rescues currently desexing and helping street cats to stop operating. The ACT Government needs to grant an exemption to allow such organisations to operate in industrial and commercially zoned areas. An accompanying research study would enable the Government to evaluate the impact of desexing cats. - D. Gale, Evatt ACT (full version online) If D. Steley (CW 14 April 2022 p12) wants to stick up for the clueless Albo, at least get your facts right. ScoMo cut short his previously, long-planned holidays to come home for some fires burning on the south coast of NSW. He did not forget to come home from holidays. It was not a national emergency at the time and he didn’t make excuses; he went and visited personally the people affected on the south coast of NSW. - I Pilsner, Weston ACT

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Magic Camp helps Issy grieve dad’s loss Isabelle Farlie is 10 years old – but just call her Issy. Her mum, Althea Farlie, describes Issy as a “strong willed little lady”, but much of her strength has, unfortunately, come from a tragedy. “Issy’s dad was 40 when he passed away and she was seven, so three years ago now,” Althea said. “It was a very, very hard time and it was very isolating for Issy because she was the only kid at school who had a parent pass away. It’s a hard thing to talk about or process as a little girl.” According to Althea, things have become easier for Issy as time has passed, and one major contributor in helping her grieving process has been the Feel the Magic organisation. “It’s helped her understand the

anger and grief she felt was okay, but it’s also okay to be happy as well. You don’t have to be sad forever,” she said. Feel the Magic has been a lifeline for Althea in her motherly drive to help Issy in any way she can, and after the mainstream mental health system failed them. “Feel the Magic always offered counselling support and it’s so needed when a child is grieving. I’m all about enabling her to have a successful life and build around the trauma, and she’s a strong kid who copes well, but she needed to learn from trained counsellors who can provide additional support,” Althea said. The organisation hosts an annual Camp Magic, where kids across the ACT region unite to

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spend the weekend together and feel understood, accepted, and learn how to grieve in a healthy and meaningful way. In her own words, Issy likes going to camp because it’s “really fun and you get to make new friends”. “Everyone is just nice there. They’ve just made me feel included because all of my friends have dads, and they always talk about them and I feel like an outcast,” Issy told CW. “When my dad passed away, it felt

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After a baptism of fire starting 2022 with one win from their first five games, Giants fans will be praying they can turn their AFL season around on Friday night when they host St Kilda in Canberra. The Saints, conversely, have been answering the prayers of their long-suffering fanbase, playing great footy to start their season with four wins. Giants young gun Tanner Bruhn told Canberra Weekly the focus is on putting together a four-quarter performance after fading in and out of their matches so far this season. “It’s a huge game for us and we’re really looking to rectify our last couple of performances,” he said. “We know the Saints are in some good form so it will be tough. “We’ve been in most of the five

games for a good half of the game, and three quarters; the biggest thing this week is putting a full four-quarter performance in, it will go a long way.” Having made his Manuka Oval debut last season as a medical sub in their 39-point loss to the Western Bulldogs, Bruhn is keen to record a win at the Giants’ second home ground. “It is our second home, Canberra. We always love travelling down and playing in front of our fans, we’ve got a really good support base and we’re all really excited to get down there,” he said. The Giants play St Kilda at Manuka Oval Friday 22 April 7.50pm; ticketek.com.au Read an extended version of this story at canberraweekly.com.au

Stuart, Wighton fuming after another Raiders fade Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart and star five-eighth Jack Wighton have both taken aim at individuals after the club blew a double-digit lead in their 18-12 loss at home to the Cowboys on Thursday 14 April. The Raiders controlled the first half to head into the break leading 12-0 before once again failing to play the full 80 minutes as North Queensland scored three unanswered tries in the second half. It was the third time in just six games this season that Canberra have failed to score in the second half. After yet another frustrating loss, Wighton said things need to change quickly at the club. “We’ve got to look at ourselves individually... people (are) taking naps,” Wighton said. 20

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“Something will have to change or we’re no hope.” Stuart certainly didn’t hold back in his press conference, saying some of his players simply weren’t up to it. “I’m sick of defending playing 40 or 50 minutes of football,” Stuart said. “The way we started that second half was pathetic. “There are some individuals who have got to look at themselves because it is not up to NRL standard.” After starting the season 2-1, the Raiders have now lost three straight matches and are 12th on the ladder. It doesn’t get any easier for Canberra as they head to Penrith to take on the undefeated Panthers on Sunday afternoon, 24 April.

GIVIT donation of the week: Kitchen essentials One GIVIT registered charity is seeking donations of quality pre-loved or new kitchen and household essentials to support individuals and families experiencing or recovering from periods of economic hardship, domestic and family violence, homelessness, and mental illness. With the help of community donations, the organisation will be assembling ‘Household Starter Packs’ for individuals and families moving on from difficult circumstances and looking to effect positive change in their lives by starting over again in their own home. Quality pre-loved or new items including cutlery, crockery, a frypan and saucepans, kitchen utensils, cutting board, dustpan and brush, and a broom will help provide independence and hope for those starting from scratch. To donate or fund, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search Category: ‘Kitchen Essentials’ or ‘Household Items’; Location: ‘ACT’. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

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Until Friday 6 May, Canberrans can nominate an individual or group making a positive impact on the community for their share in $1000, in Marketplace Gungahlin’s Community Rewards program. Three winners will be chosen with first place receiving $500, second receiving $300 and third receiving $200. Nominations close on 6 May when a panel of judges will select five finalists. From Monday 16 May to Friday 8 July the decision will be handed to the community when the finalists and their stories are shared, and the public is asked to vote. The winners will then be selected and announced in mid-July. Nominations can be made at marketplacegungahlin.com.au/communityrewards

Canberra RAC Public Forum Canberra Refugee Action Campaign presents a public forum on Tuesday 26 April 6.30pm at Copland Lecture Theatre, ANU. Walkley Award winner Paul Bongiorno AM, Deputy Director of the ANU Law Reform & Social Justice program Dr Jessica Hambly, and Hazara refugee Zaki Haidari will review 20 years of ‘Spin, Lies and Deceit’ in Australian refugee policy. Free event. Please note the venue mandates the wearing of masks indoors. More info: canberrarac@yahoo.com

Clogging classes Clogging is a style of tap dancing, with ‘attitude’, suitable for children, teens and adults. It’s fun, it’s great exercise and you will meet new friends. Classes are Mondays at Greenway, Tuesdays in Torrens, and Fridays at Melba. Beginners (no experience required) are welcome; we can lend you some shoes and first lesson is free. Low term fees. Call Louise on 0411 270 410. canberraweekly.com.au

Gungahlin Day: The next meeting is on Wednesday 27 April 11.45am at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Nicholls. Cost: $35 for two-course lunch. Guest speaker is Jasper Lindell, a Legislative Assembly reporter covering ACT politics and government. Guests welcome. RSVP to Hilary on 0407 556 460 by Sunday 24 April 9pm. Weston Creek: The next meeting is on Tuesday 3 May 11.30am at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden. Cost: $35 for two-course lunch. Guest speaker is Helen Oakey, Director of the Conservation Council of the ACT, speaking about plastics and environmentally sustainable alternatives. RSVP to Barbara on 6286 4626 by Thursday 28 April 5pm.

Canberra Union Voices Canberra Union Voices Singing with Attitude rehearse 6.30-8.30pm Wednesdays. First session term 2, nine-week term on Wednesday 27 April at Quality Inn meeting room, Dickson Tradies, Badham St. $15 per session. More info: email Andrew via zipkow@optusnet.com.au

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Move with Women exercise program Diabetes NSW & ACT present Move with Women, a free group exercise program for women (18+) of all fitness levels and backgrounds. Participants do not need to be diagnosed with diabetes to join. The program involves a one-hour group exercise session every week for nine weeks, with an additional 30-minute health education session every fortnight. It is delivered in a safe, non-judgemental, and comfortable setting, by qualified exercise physiologists who have experience working with groups of women in all different stages of life. In the ACT, a program will be held at Flex Out Physiotherapy, 1/90 Corinna St, Phillip from Tuesday 3 May 5pm. To register, visit movewithwomen.com.au/classes or call 1800 328 951.

Free pelvic floor workshops Women of all ages are invited to attend this free workshop presented by a Physiotherapist from Canberra Health Services on Tuesday 3 May 9am-12pm (3-hour session) at Phillip Health Centre, 17 Corinna Street, Phillip. This workshop will provide information, education and self-help strategies for women who are experiencing continence problems or wishing to prevent them. Bookings essential; call the Community Heath Intake Team on 5124 9977.

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National Folk Festival 2022, Exhibition Park in Canberra. Photos: Denholm Samaras.

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True blue snack: Anzac biscuits WITH TASTE EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

History of Anzac biscuits Baking (or buying) Anzac biscuits is traditional come 25 April, many Australian families have a favourite recipe and there are endless debates over whether they should be crunchy or soft. Curiously enough, the biscuit that most of us know and love, made from rolled oats and golden syrup, is nothing like the historical “Anzac biscuits” that were a staple of soldiers’ rations at Gallipoli. The hardtack biscuits were a nutritional reserve for bread, that unlike bread would not go mouldy. As the name suggests, hardtack biscuits were extremely tough. Hence, on Gallipoli where the fresh food and water was scarce, the biscuits were infamously used and consumed. Soldiers were crafty in making them easier to swallow. An article by the Australian War Memorial describes a kind of porridge that could be made by shaving hardtack biscuits and adding water. They could also be soaked in water and mixed

with jam, to bake over a fire into “jam tarts”. The Australian War Memorial has kept a number of hardtack biscuits in their collection; understandably, given how creative soldiers would get with non-culinary uses for the biscuits. So durable were they that soldiers would write messages on them to send back home across long distances. They used the biscuits as paint canvases, and even photo frames. One biscuit in the Memorial’s collection shows a small coloured painting of an island scene on one side, and on the other side reads ‘XMAS CARDS ARE VERY SCARCE SO WE WROTE IT ON A BISCUIT’. The origin of the sweet Anzac biscuit is ultimately unknown, but from the 1920s onwards, they’ve held a special place in most Australian recipe books and households. History sourced from the Australian War Memorial website, learn more at awm.gov.au

Traditional Anzac biscuits Makes 15 biscuits Prep 20 mins | Cook 12 mins 1 1/4 cups of plain flour, sifted 1 cup Traditional Rolled Oats 1/2 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 150g unsalted butter, chopped 2 Tbsp golden syrup 1 1/2 Tbsp boiling water 1/2 tsp bicarb soda Preheat oven to 170°C. Place the flour, oats, sugar, and coconut

in a large bowl and stir to combine. In a small saucepan place the golden syrup and butter and stir over low heat until the butter has fully melted. Mix the bicarb soda with 1 1/2 Tbsp boiling water and add to the golden syrup mixture. It will bubble whilst you are stirring together so remove from the heat. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix together until fully combined. Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls and place on baking trays lined with nonstick baking paper, pressing down on the tops to flatten slightly. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

MasterChef tips on how to nail crunchy or chewy Anzac biscuits Whether you’re in the crunchy or chewy camp when it comes to homemade bikkies, there are a few foodie tips to observe to bake your best batch. MasterChef and Taste of Australia’s Hayden Quinn shares his wisdom on how to nail your Anzac biscuits, on both ends of the spectrum. If you prefer your Anzac biscuits crunchy: “Replace the caster sugar with brown sugar and bake for 12 to 15 24

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minutes until very golden brown on the edges. Allow to cool and firm up on the baking tray once removed from the oven. “Once cooked, use a wire rack to cool your Anzac biscuits. This allows for air to circulate all around the biscuit and cool/dry quickly, giving them a nice crunch!” If you prefer your Anzac biscuits chewy: “Bake for 10-12 minutes until only

lightly golden on the edges. They will be soft when removing from the oven, but firm up once cooled. “Once cooked, keep your Anzac biscuits on their baking tray and allow them to cool there. This will give you that chewy texture! “Another tip if you love chewy, like me, bake the Anzac biscuits ahead of time. Hopefully you can hold out on eating them! A day or two will give them some time to ‘chewify’.”

True blue snacks Images and text from The Comfort Bake by Sally Wise, photography by Samuel Shelley. Murdoch Books RRP $39.99.

Anzac biscuits aren’t the only true-blue snack to mark the occasion with this long weekend. Why not home bake the ultimate sausage rolls, or shake up a classic with an easy recipe to do with the kids?

Ultimate sausage rolls Makes 20–24 2 ready-rolled puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 egg yolk whisked with 20ml water, for glaze 40g sesame seeds (optional) For the filling 250g beef sausage mince 250g beef mince 60g soft ricotta 1 small onion, coarsely grated 40g carrot, finely grated 50g celery, coarsely grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tsp chutney 2 tsp soy sauce 3 tsp barbecue sauce 3 tsp tomato sauce

Recipe courtesy of Australian Eggs.

Lamington pancakes Serves 4-6 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 1/2 cups (375mL) skim milk 4 eggs 1 Tbsp low fat spread

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line two large baking trays with baking paper.

4 Tbsp strawberry jam

To make the filling: In a large bowl, use a large metal spoon or your hands to mix all the filling ingredients together, making sure that the mixture is very well combined. Set aside.

1/2 cup shredded coconut

To assemble for baking: Cut each pastry sheet in half lengthways and brush down one long edge of each piece with some of the egg wash. Divide the filling into four equal amounts. Use your hands to form each portion into a sausage shape long enough to fit the pieces of pastry, then place along the longer dry edge of each. Roll up the pastry from the dry edge to the wet and seal, then position the rolls so that they are seam side down on the trays. Cut each long roll into five or six pieces. Prick each piece twice with a fork or the point of a sharp knife.

40g fresh breadcrumbs

Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle on the sesame seeds (if using).

1/2 tsp sea salt

Bake for 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

200g chocolate 1 dollop of cream Sift flour into a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Whisk together the milk and eggs in a large bowl. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, whisking constantly until a smooth batter forms. Heat a non-stick frying pan over low heat and melt a little low-fat spread. Add 2 Tbsp of mixture, spread quickly to form a circle. Cook until bubbly, a little dry around the edges, and lightly browned on the bottom; turn and brown the other side. Meanwhile, melt 100 grams of chocolate until silky. Spread chocolate and jam over each pancake before sprinkling with shredded coconut. Add a touch of decadence by serving with a dollop of cream. canberraweekly.com.au

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Fred Smith will present his song cycle on Australia’s military involvement for an Anzac Day eve concert at Smith’s Alternative. Photos: Geoffrey Dunn.

Smith’s original Dust of Uruzgan stage show has to date toured to 80 theatres around Australia – his newly completed show debuted at The Playhouse in February 2022.

That’s arts and entertainment Fred Smith to perform moving, intimate Anzac eve concert Fred Smith and band will be presenting his extraordinary song cycle on Australia’s involvement in Afghanistan for an Anzac eve special at the intimate Smith’s Alternative. For this performance, Smith will be experimenting with a new three-set format. The first two sets will feature songs from his acclaimed Dust of Uruzgan album, which draws on his experiences working alongside Australian soldiers in southern Afghanistan between 2009 and 2013. The final set will centre on material he wrote after working on the dramatic evacuation from Kabul in August 2021. Over the course of the show, he will be joined on stage by performers Dave O’Neill, Mitch Preston, Matt Nightingale, and Kim Yang. Smith was the first Australian diplomat to be sent to work alongside Australian soldiers in Uruzgan Province in 2009 and among the last to leave in 2013. While there, he wrote songs about his experience and put on regular concerts on the base with a band comprised of Aussie, US, and Dutch soldiers, as well as Afghan staff. Returning to Australia, he recorded these songs on an album, Dust of Uruzgan. Smith also wrote a book called The Dust of Uruzgan, published in 2016, and is the subject of an ABC Australian Story documentary. In 2020, Smith returned to Afghanistan to work in the Australian Embassy in Kabul. As Kabul fell under Taliban control, he found himself working from Kabul International Airport (KIA) on Australia’s mission to evacuate passport and visa holders. 26

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Since returning, he built a final iteration of the original Dust of Uruzgan stage show that has to date toured 80 theatres around Australia. The completed show, which premiered at the Canberra Playhouse in February 2022, explains Australia’s 20-year involvement in Afghanistan. “There’s a perception that the evacuation was a failure, but in fact the Australian team managed to get 4,100 people out. Most of them are now living in Australia. Their girls and boys are going to school and having swimming lessons. We’ve changed people’s lives,” said Smith. “This is a story worth telling” Fred Smith’s Anzac weekend concert will be held Sunday 24 April 7.30pm at Smith’s Alternative, City West; smithsalternative.com

QPRC Art Awards to return in May Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) will once again partner with major sponsor, Bendigo Bank’s Braidwood and Bungendore community branches, to bring $12,000 in prizes to local artists. The QPRC Art Award’s 2022 major prize is a $5,000 acquisitive award that will see the winning artwork join the Council’s art collection. There are another four prizes; the $3,000 3D Award for small sculpture and objects in any medium, the $2,000 Emerging Artist Award (category expanded to include 18–29-year-olds), the $1,000 Bendigo Pick Prize, chosen by the sponsor’s management board, and last, but not least, the $1,000 People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice award is voted on by viewers during the QPRC 2022 Art Awards Exhibition, which runs from 12 May to 11 June at The Q exhibition space, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre. An official opening and awards ceremony for the

exhibition will take place on 12 May. QPRC team leader for culture, arts and museums, Janita Byrne, said the region punches above its weight in artistic talent. “Last year we had just over 70 works submitted which was a testament to the talent out there,” she said. Artworks will be jointly judged by respected independent arts professionals from the region, soon to be announced. The award will be announced on Council’s Facebook and Instagram pages after the close of the exhibition. The QPRC 2022 Art Awards Exhibition will be open to the public from 13 May to 11 June, Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm, at The Q exhibition space, Queanbeyan. Works can be registered online until 27 April; qprc.nsw.gov.au/art-award.

Canberra REP to stage Hotel Sorrento Canberra REP Theatre’s second production for 2022 is the Australian modern classic, Hotel Sorrento, opening on 29 April. A family drama laced with love, secrets and betrayals, Hotel Sorrento’s depth and appeal comes from the broader questions it asks about cultural and national identity. Three sisters reunite in their sleepy hometown of Sorrento after 10 years apart and old tensions start bubbling to the surface. These are fuelled by a novel written by Meg, which has been nominated for the Booker, and which contains details that are uncomfortably familiar to her sisters. The play marks the directorial debut for Alexandra Pelvin, a regular on REP’s stage. Hotel Sorrento, presented by Canberra REP, is on at Canberra REP Theatre, Acton, 29 April–14 May, Wednesday to Saturday 8pm; canberrarep.org.au

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David Lindesay, Melanie Cobham, and Tessa Ivison (L-R) are the 2022 PhotoAccess Dark Matter residents. Photos supplied.

PhotoAccess announce 2022 Dark Matter residents Canberra region artists David Lindesay and Tessa Ivision, and Melbournian Melanie Cobham were earlier this month announced as the recipients of the 2022 PhotoAccess Dark Matter Residency. Dark Matter marks the first collaborative residency between PhotoAccess and Megalo Print Studio. For the first time, residents will receive free membership with Megalo Print Studio, including access to their facilities in screen printing on paper and fabric, intaglio, lithography and relief printing. The residency duration and periods of time the artists spend in Canberra will be negotiated between PhotoAccess and each resident but is expected to run between two and six months. Lindesay is an emerging photographer from Canberra. His practice investigates materiality, masculinity, and beauty through medium format film photography, or more experimental processes like liquid light and corrupted Polaroids. Through his work, Lindesay plays with the roles of the photographer, the subject, and the audience, while revealing parts of the making process that are more conventionally concealed. A graduate from the ANU School of Art & Design, Lindesay has exhibited in Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney in numerous solo and group settings. He has been published in several

magazines and has work in the National Film and Sound Archive permanent collection. Ivison is a contemporary artist based near Yass, NSW. She enjoys exploring experimental photography, from lumens and pinhole cameras to pushing boundaries of digital media. Ivison has previously exhibited with PhotoAccess in addition to The Gallery of Small Things and Head On photo festival in Sydney. Her Dark Matter project, Perspectives, is a cubist influenced investigation into how photography can be utilised to portray the many facets of reality. In this, Ivison will use handmade analogue pinhole cameras that will allow a great number of viewpoints to be recorded on a single photographic plane. Cobham is a Uruguayan artist and designer based in Melbourne. Her work permeates the familiar to pose questions on language, colonisation, migration, and identity. She has studied design, fine arts, filmmaking, communication and silversmithing. Her diverse range of interests is reflected in a vastly interdisciplinary practice that manifests in the form of drawings, prints, installations, photographs, and weavings. After moving to Australia in 2019, and as migration became an increasingly tense subject in the face of the pandemic, Cobham started considering more abstract ways to understand borders, identity and belonging.

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NGA acquires Jeffrey Smart work in exhibition’s final weeks With only weeks left to go before the Jeffrey Smart exhibition closes on 15 May, the National Gallery of Australia’s collection of his work has grown with the acquisition of Near Knossos. Acquired in celebration of the Gallery’s upcoming 40th anniversary, Near Knossos is a key example of the late artist’s work and an exciting addition to the national collection. Currently on display in Jeffrey Smart, the painting shows Smart’s meticulous and realistic painting style. Near Knossos depicts a single male figure upon a rooftop, who stares out towards the viewer, surveying two busses which pass by each other in the foreground. Compositionally, the painting is highly unusual and highlights Smart’s profound understanding of design and formal arrangement. Although the subjects of Near Knossos are drawn from the real, modern world, there is an underpinning tension, and the combination of elements appears strange and even uncanny. Born in Australia, Smart relocated permanently to Posticcia Nuova, Tuscany in 1971, where Near Knossos was painted. After decades of financial insecurity, he was now able to dedicate himself to the studio and painting full-time. Here was where he was liberated from the trends of contemporary art and found confidence in his personal artistic vision. Smart spoke about painting the modern world, stating: “I like living in the 20th century … I am trying to paint the real world I live in as beautifully as I can.” Co-curators of the exhibition,

Co-curators Dr Rebecca Edwards and Dr Deborah Hart with Jeffrey Smart, Near Knossos, 1973, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, purchased in celebration of the Gallery’s 40th anniversary. © The Estate of Jeffrey Smart.

Dr Deborah Hart and Dr Rebecca Edwards, said Near Knossos exemplifies the confidence and ambition of Smart’s painting of the 1970s onwards. “After his relocation to Italy, Smart continued to depict the modern, urban environment with a surreal, sometimes witty edge, employing increasingly bold primary colours and complex new compositional formats. Near Knossos is among the finest paintings he created during this important period,” they said. Near Knossos is an important addition to the National Gallery’s holdings of Smart’s work which includes 17 paintings and 11 works on paper, most of which date from the late 1940s and 1950s. The painting has been acquired in celebration of the Gallery’s upcoming 40th birthday. The Jeffrey Smart exhibition closes 15 May. For tickets, visit nga.gov.au

Decoding the ‘enigmatic’ Australian Signals Directorate Decrypting the work of Australia’s cyber intelligence, the National Museum of Australia’s new exhibition Decoded offers an unprecedented glimpse at the history, techniques and future of Australia’s enigmatic signals intelligence and cyber defence agency. Decoded: 75 years of the Australian Signals Directorate explores the exploits and achievements of Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), and the critical work of the organisation in collecting intelligence about foreign adversaries, while keeping Australians and our most critical secrets safe. Formed following World War II

to tackle code breaking, ASD has grown and evolved over the subsequent 75 years, being responsible today for foreign signals intelligence, and protective and disruptive cyber operations. The anniversary exhibition explores the history of the organisation from the 1940s to the present day, including early cipher, codes and encryption; the Cold War; the evolution of the Five Eyes international intelligence partnership; key military operations; technological evolution; the post-9/11 confrontation against terrorism; and contemporary cybercrime challenges. The exhibition features the early

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technology used for code-breaking and explores the evolution of cyber challenges in the ever evolving online age. It also offers an interactive game for visitors to work as a team to defeat the cyber criminals, and a central experience that showcases the never-before heard stories of the diverse and skilled staff who work behind the front line to keep Australia safe. ASD Director-General, Rachel Noble PSM, said it brings “great

joy” to the entire directorate to share the history of ASD. “So many of our former and current staff have never been able to tell anyone much about the work they have done. The exhibition is a celebration of their amazing work over 75 years and I’m sure for more than 75 years to come,” Noble said. Decoded: 75 years of the Australian Signals Directorate is open at the National Museum of Australia until 24 July; nma.gov.au/exhibitions/decoded

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Gallery: National Folk Festival 2022 The National Folk Festival made a triumphant full-scale return to Exhibition Park over the Easter Long Weekend, and CW got along on Good Friday to capture the action.

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Street performers juggling fire sticks entertain a crowd of families near ‘Tucker Town’, the festival’s food court.

Attendees browse the stalls and make their way along ‘Tinkers Row’, the festival’s main thoroughfare.

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Kulture Break celebrating 20 years of making a difference Today, Thursday 21 April, local arts for wellbeing not-for-profit organisation, Kulture Break, will celebrate 20 years of giving back to the local community. Having made an impact on over 400,000 young people’s lives since being founded by Francis Owusu in 2002, the event will reflect on Kulture Break’s history, celebrate their achievements, and show their appreciation to the Canberra community for their continuing support. Kulture Break patron, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, will speak on the impact Kulture Break has had on the lives of local youth over the past two decades. The event will also feature masters of ceremonies Ned and Josh from Hit 104.7, a video message from TV presenter and journalist Erin Molan, dance and music performances from current Kulture Break members, and attendance by KB Ambassador

and former NRL Canberra Raider, Sia Soliola. Kulture Break is a well renowned not-for-profit in Canberra actively working on the provision of wellbeing programs to help transform the lives of young people and create our future leaders. Kulture Break is committed to empowering the wellbeing and social inclusion of children and youth with the aim of reducing the risks associated with mental health. In establishing the not-for-profit, Owusu had a dream of using the creative arts as an outlet for young people to belong, express themselves and discover who they really are. Since its inception two decades ago, generations of young Canberrans have been impacted by the foundational message that “you don’t become somebody; you are somebody”. Owusu started with teaching breakdance and hip-hop to students in local schools, and it was there the name ‘Kulture Break’ was born.

Inspired to use the creative arts as an outlet for youth, Kulture Break founder Francis Owusu established the Canberra-based arts for wellbeing not-for-profit in 2002. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

This name embraces the meaning of breaking negative cultural barriers, stereotypes, and beliefs that have prohibited people from experiencing the freedom to express and be themselves, with the creative arts, mainly dance and music, as a tool to empower young people. Kulture Break conducts dance and music programs, mentoring programs, events, workshops and performances for schools, government agencies and community organisations across Australia and internationally.

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The inaugural 2022 Robert Foster F!NK National Metal Prize will be launched by Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre at a VIP event on Thursday 28 April. The award will celebrate outstanding work in the field of contemporary metal work by designers and craftspeople – both established and emerging. Ten artists will be selected as finalists and have their work exhibited at Craft ACT as part of the DESIGN Canberra Festival later this year. Jodie Cunningham, CEO and Artistic Director at Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre, said the organisation was “privileged to work with F!NK + Co to launch this significant prize”. “It is an honour to acknowledge the important contribution the late Robert Foster made to contemporary design and metal work in Australia, and we are incredibly grateful to the Tall

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Australian author Kelly Rimmer returns with another thought-provoking tale of World War II, The German Wife. Berlin, 1934, Sofie Rhodes is a loving wife whose privileged life has started to decline with the rise of Nazism. Appalled by the actions of the new Nazi Party, Sofie can only watch as her country changes for the worst, a change she becomes part of when her husband, Jurgen, is recruited into Hitler’s rocket project. Years later, Sofie and her family find themselves living in small-town Alabama after Jurgen was pardoned and recruited to work on the American space program. However, life in America is just as hard as Germany, especially when rumours about the Rhodes’ Nazi affiliations and wartime actions become public. As the entire town turns against them, Sofie clashes with Lizzie, an American who grew up in the midst of the Depression and who is determined to make the former Nazis pay. However, the truth behind the Rhodes family is far more tragic than anyone realises. Rimmer once again hits the reader right in the heartstrings with this exceptional and moving novel about the horrors of war. Skilfully utilising a split timeline narrative, and two complex point-of-view characters, to tell a multilayered story of regret, hardship and impossible decisions, The German Wife is an impressive and addictive read that will grip you until its last dramatic page. Readers will be particularly enthralled by the vivid and detailed depictions of historical rocket testing, the American Depression, and the insidious takeover of Germany by the Nazis. These excellent historical details are perfectly worked into the narrative and will leave readers pondering about what they would have done in a similar situation. A powerful and emotional novel by one of Australia’s leading historical authors, The German Wife makes for thoughtful reading this Anzac Day.

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Now showing Everything Everywhere All at Once (MA15+) In the office of a laundromat, downon-her-luck Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) hurriedly prepares for an important meeting with the IRS. Her father has just joined the family from China, her husband Waymond (Ke Huy Quan) has just served her divorce papers, and her daughter Joy (Stephanie Hsu) has brought over her girlfriend. At the tax office, the heated meeting is interrupted when Evelyn’s consciousness is pulled into an alternate Evelyn, who learns the entire multiverse is at risk! The concept of a multiverse is currently being fully explored in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe. TV’s Rick and Morty are multiverse travellers, seeing the totality of everyone’s potential and the limits of the

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WHITE PEARL: An entertaining satire of cancel culture, the online world, corporations, and intraAsian politics at The Playhouse, Civic, 27-30 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL: A curated selection of 34 films offering a cinematic journey across Spain and Latin America, continues at Palace Electric until 15 May; spanishfilmfestival.com

CIMF: The 10-day Canberra International Music Festival features 41 events at venues around town, 29 April-8 May; cimf.org.au HOTEL SORRENTO: The Australian modern classic performed by Canberra REP at Canberra REP Theatre, Acton, 29 April-14 May; canberrarep.org.au

ED KUEPPER WITH JIM WHITE: Rock ‘n Roll reinvented at The Street, City West, Thursday 21 April 8pm; thestreet.org.au PHOTOACCESS: The Griffith gallery hosts three new exhibitions from local artists Between Hope and Despair, Eating Wild Weeds, and Archive Apparitions, 21 April-21 May; photoaccess.org.au PHOENIX COLLECTIVE: Perform East West Fusion with Ying Liu on traditional Chinese Erhu, 21 April 7-8pm at Tuggeranong Art Centre; trybooking.com REBUS THEATRE: Inner Climate, an interactive theatrical exploration of climate change, 22 April–18 May at venues around Canberra; rebustheatre.com CCAS: The Manuka gallery hosts Both Ways Beyond the Sky by Emma Rani Hodges and Jacqueline Meng, 22 April–1 May; ccas.com.au FLOOD RELIEF: Fundraiser gig featuring Rebecca Mann, AVA, Jonah Myers & James Southwell at The Front, Lyneham, Friday 22 April 6.30pm; $10 via Trybooking, $15 door. DANIEL CHAMPAGNE: Beautifully crafted vocal melodies with exhilarating guitar playing at The Street, City West, 22 April 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au COMMUNITY OPEN DAY: O’Connor Canberra Organic Growers (COGS) Community Garden and O’Connor Uniting Community Hub on Saturday 23 April 10am-4pm, at O’Connor Uniting Church, 58-60 Scrivener St. SIX THE MUSICAL: The “electrifying musical phenomenon” comes to Canberra Theatre Centre, 23 April-15 May; sixthemusical.com.au

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WHILE YOU SLEEP: A musical performance like no other featuring total sound and sight immersion at The Street, City West, 29-30 April 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au

CANBERRA CIRCUS FESTIVAL: Featuring 15 performances from 10 companies at Lions Youth Haven, Kambah, until 23 April; canberracircusfestival.com.au

AUSTRALIAN DANCE WEEK 2022: Ausdance ACT host a series of events across town for people of all ages and abilities, 29 April- 8 May; ausdance.org.au

ASH GRUNWALD: Tours his new album Shout Into The Noise, at The Street, City West, 23 April 8pm; thestreet.org.au

ZERO WASTE FESTIVAL: Speaker panels, stalls, workshops, a giant clothes swap and children’s activities at Kambri, ANU, Saturday 30 April 11am–4pm. Workshop and clothes swap bookings at www.zerowasterevolution.net

BLACK ANZAC: Free screening of this street art film at Arc Cinema, National Film & Sound Archive, Sunday 24 April 2pm; nfsa.gov.au OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS: The much-loved markets have returned to the Old Bus Depot in Kingston every Sunday 9.30am-2.30pm; obdm.com.au PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT: Free-Rain Theatre’s production of the musical classic is on at The Q, Queanbeyan, 26 April-22 May; theq.net.au LUKA LESSON: The Greek-Australian poet and rapper will premiere Agapi & Other Kinds of Love at the National Museum of Australia, 27-29 April; nma.gov.au AUSTRALIA CHINA FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY: Screen 2016 drama Someone to Talk To, Wednesday 27 April 7.30pm, at Southern Cross Club Jamison; acfs.org.au, $2 donation at the door.

CHILDREN COLLIDE: The three-piece bring their “epic and frenzied” live show to UC Hub, Bruce, 30 April 8pm; moshtix.com.au CANBERRA TREE WEEK: The Australian National Botanic Gardens host a series of events from 30 April to 8 May; parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens GLASS PLANTER WORKSHOP: Cast your own garden planter in a one-day Glass Casting Beginners workshop at Canberra Glassworks on 30 April; canberraglassworks.com SINGING IN THE PARK: A fun-filled participatory heritage event at Queanbeyan Central Park & playground, 1 May 2pm; Eventbrite. Send your free entertainment listings to: arts@canberraweekly.com.au with ‘what’s on’ in the subject field. Deadline is 10 days prior to Thursday edition date.

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In 2021, one of the first empirical studies to report potential consequences of video-call usage for dysmorphic concerns found a link between the use of video calls and interest in cosmetic procedures.

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Breaking down ‘the Zoom Effect’ with Dr Vivienne Lewis Have you heard of ‘the Zoom Effect’? Back in June 2021, a study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal wrote of 355 adults across Australia, who were assessed to see if increased video-use could be associated with worsening body image. The study found that over a third of participants identified new appearance concerns while video calling, followed by a greater interest in undertaking aesthetic procedures, including Botox injections. In an article promoting said beauty treatments, Vogue Australia wrote that before the pandemic, time spent staring at our reflections was limited, mainly to before work and during bathroom breaks. However, during the pandemic, the world’s subsequent dependence on video calling shook up this norm. Vogue writes on the Zoom Effect: “And as our tiny faces peered back at us from the corner of our screens, so, too, did our insecurities. In the blue, often harsh light of our computer screens, it was easy to fixate on minutiae: barely formed wrinkles, small furrows, double chins, skin that could be… better.” Dr Vivienne Lewis, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Canberra, specialises in treating adults who struggle with body image. Over the last two years, she’s observed the significant and very real impact of the Zoom Effect, within the 40

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increasingly sought-after telehealth sphere. While watching our faces go through the motions of laughing, yawning, behaving in ways we aren’t often privy to is unusual for all of us, Dr Lewis explains that the Zoom Effect is not as universal, and can be addressed without falling on aesthetic treatments. She sat down with CW to break down the phenomenon from her standpoint. “The Zoom Effect refers to when a person who already has concerns about their appearance, has these perceived flaws exacerbated by seeing them highlighted through this use of visual mediums for communication. “I treat people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, where they perceive a flaw in their appearance, usually on their face, and when using visual technology such as Zoom, they become extremely distressed. This can also happen when seeing themselves in photos. “This becomes quite an issue when a person needs to use this technology for study or work. It may also stop them from engaging with friends and family, due to the distress of seeing visual images of themselves.” Dr Lewis explains that while the Zoom era may be relatively new, the phenomenon behind the Zoom Effect is not. “Body dysmorphic concerns have been around for a long time. The diagnosis itself is where a person perceives there is a ‘flaw’ in

their appearance but nobody else sees it. “This involves compulsive checking of one’s appearance and avoidance of situations where their appearance is on show. “Common body dysmorphic concerns are the face, its shape and features such as the nose, eyes, and ears, as well as perceiving certain body parts to be too fat or not muscly enough. “We know that mediums such as Zoom aren’t flattering for anyone, but for those with body dysmorphia their concerns are exaggerated.” Dr Lewis concurred that those who are impacted by the Zoom Effect are seeking out more ways to change their appearance, “to reduce or get rid of perceived flaws”. If you are wondering whether a new interest in an aesthetic procedure is coming from an unhealthy place, Dr Lewis says to recognise the “warning signs”. These signs include whether the perceived flaw causes extreme distress, whether you are the only one who can see the ‘flaw’, or if you aren’t satisfied with your appearance regardless of how many procedures undergone. Anyone needing support with eating disorders or body image issues is encouraged to contact the Butterfly Foundation National Helpline on 1800 334 673 or visit butterfly.org.au. For urgent support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. - Anja de Rozario

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After a two-year hiatus, the dust has finally settled on Coachella’s opening weekend, and we have a moment to reflect on festivalgoers’ experimental looks. Here are five trends heating up the California desert.

Tinsel, sequins, and metallic mesh – these festivalgoers are doing their best to light up Coachella Valley from the inside out.

Coachella is just as much about music as it is about standing out from the crowd. A basic pair of jeans? No thank you.

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Local glass artist Ngaio puts broken pieces back together in Gaia Bowls “The Gaia Bowls are about putting something back together again that’s been broken.” Canberra artist Ngaio Fitzpatrick took the initial leap into her artistic career with a degree in fashion design, spurred on by her innate inner desire to create. “I worked for many years in textile design and then for an environmentally sustainable architect, but I decided I needed to get back to design and I wanted to make glass. I was accepted into the ANU glass workshop and got so much more than I bargained for,” smiled Ngaio. “Art is like philosophy: you can bring thoughts and ideas into your practice and your work is so much more than decoration. I had always felt very passionate about climate change, and after working with an environmentally sustainable architectural company, I did my honours and read an article on geoengineering. “It was almost as if it doesn’t matter how much fossil fuels you burn, by the time we finish there’ll be no sea creatures, no trees, no 42

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animals left – just us living in a technological world. I made a decision to make my work about climate change and applied to be an artist in residence with the ANU Institute of Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions.” Wanting to work with scientists and communicate climate change through art provided Ngaio with a unique opportunity to bring art to science presentations. “Adding scientific meaning to the work, which is about the science and facts of climate change and making the frightening information more accessible by drawing people in using beauty, was important. It helps people see things at their own pace and process it,” she said. Using recycled glass, Ngaio smashes windows that are no longer usable – they’re either too big or too small, and the chances of someone ordering the exact same measurements are slim to none. So, instead of sending them to landfill, she transforms tiny shards into glistening pieces of art. “I love the way glass refracts in the light – it’s such a high energy

material. When I was starting my degree in glass as a mature aged student, I got out of the car one day and saw broken pieces in the carpark, and they were just shining like a diamond,” recalls Ngaio. “I just thought it was a waste, so I got a dustpan and brush, cleaned it up and started working to figure out the temperature needed to fuse but not lose the crystals. It took a couple of years, and my work was put on hold while I experimented with filming big sheets of glass smash on the ground. “I’ll never forget hearing that sound for the first time – I was picking up a sheet of glass from a contact of mine and he asked if I wanted it in a whole piece or in a bucket. I realised it wouldn’t fit in my car so I said a bucket would be great and he just picked it up and threw it on the concrete floor.” The shattering of that slab of glass was the beginning of a life-long love affair for Ngaio. Her glasswork has morphed from one style to the next, but the material has remained the same. “The noise as it exploded and

the released particles spattered… I couldn’t get out of my mind the adrenaline that went through my body. So, we started filming it and slowing it right down to the moment of the fracture,” she said. “What it meant to me was in a way, the moment of that fracture woke me up. I felt like I had been sleepwalking and dealing with things as they come. But things can change quickly – we’re here one day and gone tomorrow.” Combining her passion for climate justice with her desire to create, Ngaio gravitated towards making bowls with the glass particles. The bowls represented the way humans cup something precious in our hands – mugs of hot tea, the faces of the people we love. “Art is a wonderful way to find out what’s important to you, whether that be human rights, beauty, ugliness… it’s about finding your place in the world and what it is that gives you the passion to continue,” she said. “But it’s not an easy thing to do – I use the Gaia Bowls to fund my arts practice and draw attention

to climate change. I just hope we can all work together and put something back together that’s been broken. “I decided to finish the bowls with gold leaf, which is a Japanese artform of Kintsugi. It’s the art of repairing something that’s broken with gold in the hope we may begin to put the planet we’ve taken apart in so many ways back together again. Gaia is also the name of the spirit of the Earth, which is a female. “Perhaps we will appreciate we need to make changes and make them fast. I don’t think we can speak openly enough about the need to cut out fossil fuels, but no matter what happens, it’s very true that human beings are not as important as the Earth is.” Find Ngaio’s Gaia Bowls at ngaiofitzpatrick.com/gaia-bowls

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Iconic landmark ‘Llanelly’

Queanbeyan NSW 80 Lowe Street Built circa 1880, one of Queanbeyan’s most treasured landmarks ‘Llanelly’ is under the hammer in a once-in-ageneration opportunity to own part of the region’s history. Previously the home of one of the earliest settlers in the Queanbeyan District, Mr William Webb, ‘Llanelly’ is a commodious town property exuding classic elegance and is nestled just a short stroll from the CBD. Agent Lou Baldan would describe this magnificent property as a “grand dame”, standing proudly on a gated and picturesque 727.17sqm corner 44

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lot in an exclusive enclave in the Queanbeyan town centre. “The glorious Victorian ash timber floors flow underfoot and continue into the family room that boasts floor-to-ceiling bookcases. Plus, there’s a formal lounge and dining room for more intimate affairs,” says Lou. “Everyday life is sure to centre around the large and meticulously renovated kitchen where the eager cook can cater for everything from a dinner for two to a gourmet feast for guests. An island with waterfalledge granite benchtops anchors the space and is enveloped by an abundance of storage and a suite

of premium Miele appliances. “This home is the best of both worlds. Old-world charm meets modern influences with tasteful renovations completed to the kitchen and areas of the living spaces. Vibrant established gardens envelop the property, enhancing the sense of privacy and intrigue as you are welcomed to explore this truly one-of-a-kind abode.”

Auction View Agent Mob Agent Mob

2 Sat 30 Apr 2pm On request Lou Baldan 0403 604 888 James Davis 0418 753 593

Blackshaw Queanbeyan and Jerrabomberra (02) 6297 0005

Real estate | recent sales

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under the hammer

5 Forbes Street, Turner

$2,500,000 LJ Hooker

1/14 Currie Crescent, Kingston

$1,510,000 Home by Holly

70 Hampton Circuit, Yarralumla

$1,500,000 Home by Holly

9 Piper Street, Ainslie

$1,480,000 Home by Holly

125 MacKenzie Street, Hackett

$1,465,000 Home by Holly

16 Gruzman View, Taylor

$1,400,000 Luton

5 Tanderra Crescent, Ngunnawal

$1,374,000 Belle

9 Philp Place, Curtin

$1,325,000 Hayman Partners

4 Crace Street, Weetangera

4 Mantle Street, Forde

$1,305,000 Auction Advantage

27 Ferguson Circuit, Ngunnawal

$1,210,500 Independent

26 Lansell Circuit, Wanniassa

$1,185,000 Property Collective

Agent

81/215 Aspinall Street, Watson

$1,055,000 Luton

13 Borthwick Avenue, Casey

$1,035,000 Stone

127 Stornaway Road, Queanbeyan

$1,020,000 Home by Holly

16 O'Connor Circuit, Calwell

$902,000

Property Collective

12 Paisley Street, Nicholls

$885,000

Carter + Co

24 McWhae Circuit, Wanniassa

$870,000

Ray White

24 Carpenter Close, Calwell

$855,000

Property Collective

24 Ranken Place, Belconnen

$633,000

Belle

$628,000

Home by Holly

5 Forbes Street, Turner LJ Hooker

$2,500,000

19 Vidal Street, Richardson

$848,000

Property Collective

3/39 Mornington Street, Amaroo

$840,000

Edge

208/19 Marcus Clarke Street, City

$615,000

Hive

10 Agnes Ave, Queanbeyan

$840,000

Ward

20/22 Canberra Avenue, Forrest

$545,000

Purnell

10 Maloney Street, Queanbeyan

$836,000

Home by Holly

2/62 Henty Street, Braddon

$535,000

Home by Holly

Agent

Belle

63 Fullerton Crescent, Richardson

$830,000

Edge

17/39 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah $530,000

22/63 Pearson Street, Holder

$830,000

Belle

202/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon

$505,000

Property Collective

33 Fenwick Place, Belconnen

$810,000

Belle

85/12 David Street, Turner

$485,000

Hayman Partners

28 Barraclough Crescent, Monash

$805,000

McCann

71/39 Benjamin Way, Belconnen

$480,000

Whitcombe

Seminara

7/13-15 Mowatt Street, Queanbeyan

$430,000

Boris

$421,800

Hugo

$800,000

8 Bunker Place, Charnwood

$782,000

Blackshaw

58/311 Flemington Road, Franklin

57/67 Barraclough Crescent, Monash

$750,000

Solely

615/19 Challis Street, Dickson

$410,000

Burgess Rawson

10/3 Ancher Street, Taylor

$735,000

McGrath

113/77 Gozzard Street, Gungahlin

$397,000

LJ Hooker

PRD

274/325 Anketell Street, Greenway

$380,000

One Agency

$363,000

Ray White

40/224 Flemington Road, Harrison

$725,000

Treston Bamber 0488 488 956 Ray White Canberra Auction Sat 23 Apr 10am

8/65 Torrens Street, Braddon

3/2 Ken Tribe Street, Coombs

8/26 Florence Taylor Street, Greenway

$720,000

Luton

192/140 Thynne Street, Bruce

7/81 Bimberi Crescent, Palmerston

$700,000

Property Collective

711/120 Eastern Valley Way, Belconnen $352,000

LJ Hooker

23D Narrambla Terrace, Lawson

$695,000

New Door

21/41 Leahy Close, Narrabundah

$335,000

Purnell

8/15-19 Fox Place, Lyneham

$650,000

LJ Hooker

6/47 McMillan Crescent, Griffith

$258,000

Independent

32/50 Lampard Circuit, Bruce

$640,000

Belle

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

20 Euree Street, Reid 2

Melissa Martin-Smith 0412 765 198 Luton Dickson Auction Sat 23 Apr 11am

1 MacIntyre Place, Charnwood 4

Agent

Sandra Masters 0416 211 155 LJ Hooker Kippax Auction Wed 27 Apr 6pm

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hot property nearby

The foreshore of Lake Ginninderra in Belconnen is pumping with life. The riverbanks are filled with restaurants and bars and is the go-to spot in the Belconnen Town Centre to enjoy a night out. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Margaret Timpson Park offers gardens, lush grass on which to spread a picnic, and innovative sculpture art. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

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and the various shopping centres surrounding the town make it a really convenient place to live. “It doesn’t have a tram line, but you don’t really need it. Traffic comes in and out in all directions and it’s close enough to be able to get to work in Woden or Tuggeranong, and close enough to the City. It’s a superb location with a super exciting future down the track with the redevelopment of the Belconnen Markets.” The surrounding natural features of the Belconnen town centre are close by. In particular, Mr Lonsdale said he loves the views of Black Mountain and Mount Stromlo. “It’s definitely a place where families want to live.”

Region Belconnen Median house price $602,500* Median rental price $500 per week** *Source: realestate.com.au updated 28 February 2022 ** Source: realestate.com.au updated 3 April 2022

Suburban living with the luxury of city conveniences, the inner suburb of Belconnen within the Belconnen district is fast becoming a popular and trendy place to reside in Canberra. Ray White Canberra’s Andrew Lonsdale has been selling in the Belconnen region for around 12 years, with well over 120 sold properties under his belt. “I love the atmosphere down on the foreshore, and the diversity of development in Belconnen is quite amazing,” Mr Lonsdale said. “The region has a great design into the town centre,

Belconnen facts: • In the most recent census data, there were 6,657 people living in the suburb of Belconnen • Belconnen was first settled in 1983 • The Belconnen name is believed to be of Aboriginal origin

2502/1 Grazier Lane, Belconnen 3

Agent

Luke Revet 0418 101 213 Blackshaw Manuka By negotiation

Price

100/41 Chandler Street, Belconnen 3

Agent

Mick Barlow 0409 560 539 McGrath Canberra $799,000+

Price

eat Indian Bay in the heart of the town centre is Mr Lonsdale’s favourite Indian restaurant. Their authentic mouthwatering cuisine, reasonable prices for their satisfying portions, and range of street food along with regional curries and thalis make this bar and restaurant a must to check out. drink The Lighthouse Pub is one of the most popular places for a classic pub feed, for a reason; the atmosphere is inviting, the beers are cold, and the parmi’s are delicious. What more could you want? shop Belconnen residents enjoy the luxuries of a Westfield right in the centre of town, hosting everything you could possibly need and more. café With a scrumptious menu (that’s also all available for takeaway) and fantastic cup of joe, the best part is there’s also a bar with a range of exclusive cocktails to die for. The vibes at 54 Benjamin are superb.

43/57 Benjamin Way, Belconnen 1 Agent Price

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1 Sanuel Fitzsimmons 0400 305 041 Ray White Canberra $360,000+

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Countryside paradise Braidwood NSW 248 Little River Road Own your own slice of paradise with this rare Braidwood property. Magnificently built and picturesque, this piece of history is an absolute treasure of a home, and gives you the opportunity to live the life you’ve always dreamed. Boasting just over 18 acres of usable farmland, with a 270-degree view of the distant mountains, the rural surrounds seamlessly complement the industrial farmhouse style home. The interior of the main property features polished concrete floors, mini orb exterior walls, stunning 2.7m-high ceilings, a stylish black bath, and a slow combustion wood

fire providing ultimate ambience. Within the second building, known as the historic ‘Wool Away Wool Shed’, the original features have been immaculately preserved while lovingly restored and refurbished. The rustic charm of the original wood floor boards and beams, along with the installed underfloor heating, create the idyllic country oasis. Another established building on the property houses an authentic Italian restaurant complete with a commercial kitchen, wood fired pizza oven, and a bar with the appropriate licence to host weddings and functions*. Located less than five minutes

from the Braidwood town centre, and just over an hour to Canberra, this magnificent property has it all. With extra features including ducted heating and cooling, seven open paddocks, current DA approval for a lifestyle tourist facility park with 20 cabins and 20 sites, water supply/catchment from the dam along with a deep bore, 10,000L water tank supplies, and double-glazed windows, this rural escape is truly one of a kind.

*Note: the business and liquor licence are sold separately through vendor to the successful purchaser if required.

Price $3,550,000 View On request Agent Christine Hunt Mob 0409 399 326 Christine Hunt Berry Real Estate (02) 4464 3337

The grass is greener at RAMS. You could get a $4,000 rebate1 when you refinance with us. Apply by 31/05/22. Min loan amount $250k, Owner Occupier with Principal and Interest repayments and Investment Loans. T&Cs apply.

RAMS Home Loan Centre ACT Central 10 Rudd Street, Canberra

Neil Harlock 0423 840 250

More Information: Credit criteria, fees and charges apply. 1Offer is current as at 1 March 2022 and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. For new refinance applications received between 1 March 2022 and 31 May 2022 and settle by 31 July 2022. Offer available for Owner Occupier with Principal and Interest repayments and Investment Loans. Min. Loan $250k. Limit of 1 $4,000 rebate per settled refinance application regardless of the number of loans involved. This offer is not available in conjunction with the New Purchase Buyer $1,000 Rebate. Excludes Owner Occupier Interest Only, Line of Credit Loans, residential lending originated under family or company trusts and switches and refinances of home loans within the Westpac Group (St.George, Westpac, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA). Split loans are counted as one settled home loan regardless of the number of splits. Rebate will be automatically deposited into the home loan account within 60 days after settlement. If the home loan has a fixed interest rate, the rebate will count towards the prepayment threshold. Tax consequences may arise from this promotion for investors and customers should seek independent advice on any taxation matters. RAMS Home Loan Centre ACT Central is owned and operated by ACT Central Financial Services Pty Ltd ABN 95 619 745 416. RAMS Financial Group Pty Ltd ABN 30 105 207 538, AR 405465 Australian Credit Licence 388065. Credit Provider & issuer of RAMS Deposit Products: Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714. 22160/0222

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607/222 City Walk Canberra Sitting directly over a tree lined loop street, this

• Reverse cycle air conditioning

immaculate apartment enjoys an Easterly aspect

• Kitchen with stone work tops & new dishwasher

to balcony, living room and bedroom; you can

• Fridge washing machine & dryer included

enjoy a sunny morning coffee on your balcony

• Quality carpets & window furnishings

and look directly into the beautiful established

• Lift access from basement to your floor

trees from your 6th floor position

• Secure basement parking

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.

Auction Wed, 11th May at 6pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 23rd Apr at 10-10.30am Wed, 27th Apr at 5-5.30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

4 Baylis Place Charnwood Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac this residence

• Two good sized living areas

represents an excellent opportunity for those looking

• Generously sized bedrooms

for an entry level property that they can renovate and

• Gas wall heater

infuse their own personality and flair.

• Double carport with roller doors

Conveniently positioned moments away from the

• Kitchen that opens onto dining area

Charnwood Shops and local schools, this home offers

• Separate bathroom and toilet

loads of potential!

• Potential to extend

562m2

Auction | In Rooms Wednesday 11th May at 6:00pm at LJ Hooker Canberra City, 182-200 City Walk Canberra City. _______________________________________________ View Saturday 23rd April 1pm - 1:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andy Greenberger 0400 819 650 LJ Hooker Weston/Canberra City

1 MacIntyre Place Charnwood This absolute beauty of a home is a rare find. The home has been opened up & has a spacious &

• 4 bedrooms plus the master with a huge ensuite and spa

renovated open plan kitchen with modern appliances.

• Spacious 837sqm block

There is also a large undercover alfresco area with

• Heated floors as well as r/c air conditioning

built-in seating to sit & entertain while the children

• Double lock up garage with plenty of storage

enjoy the spacious yard to play. Plenty of opportunity

• 400m walk to local the local shops and only

to put your own stamp without breaking the budget!

Auction Wed, 27th Apr at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Sandra Masters 0416 121 155 Hannah Green 0422 381 055

700m to the local school

LJ Hooker Kippax 6255 3888

26/22 Bernard Heinze Avenue Moncrieff Sleek modern townhouse ideal for the first

• Own entrance from the street

level inclusions, space and fabulous

• 2brm and study upstairs

home – offers that little bit extra with high location.

• Main bedroom and ens on ground level • Ducted heating and cooling

• Open plan sun filled living with beautiful drapes in living to give that touch of

Auction Sat, 7th May at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Carly Clough 0419 296 458

elegance

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

18 Budyan Court Ngunnawal The home itself is an open plan design with a

• Brand new landscaping

combined lounge/dining room as you enter the home

• New carpet

and the three bedrooms all fitted with built in

• Ducted heating and cooling

wardrobes and located at the back of the home. It is in

• Remote single garage with internal access

a quiet cul-de-sac which is great for your kids and

• Side access with double gates to park a car or trailer

also for a peaceful night's sleep.

• Close to Ngunnawal primary school and bus stops

Auction Sat, 7th May at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Troy Thompson 0408 694 917 Olivia Fairweather 0478 653 447 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

54 Dooland Court Nicholls Settled in a quiet part of Nicholls, this immaculate 3-

Features:

bedroom home is your entry into the market and

• Internally accessible, lock up, single car garage

better yet comes with a family friendly lifestyle you are

• Skylights

going to absolutely love. From the beautiful gardens

• Beautiful floating wooden flooring

that surround the property to the well maintained

• Beautifully maintained front and rear gardens

interior and exterior. There is absolutely nothing for

• Large undercover pergola

you to do here other than move in and enjoy.

• 2 garden sheds

Auction | On Site Sat, 14th May at 1:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 23rd May from 12:30pm - 1:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Grenfell 0424 858 529

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

6 Keene Place Page Nestled in a highly sought-after, cul-de-

sac community of quality neighbours, this wonderfully cared for home has been loved and adored for by the current owners for over 2 decades.

• 751 sqm block zoned RZ2 + 120 sqm brick home with northerly aspect • All-electric kitchen with great storage and garden outlook • Freshly painted, new carpet and recently re pointed and painted roof

Auction | Onsite Sat, 7th May at 1:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 23rd Apr at 12:30pm to 1:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew White 0406 753 362

• Ducted gas 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 Dickson 6257 2111

3 Ellen Place Palmerston

This superb family home is situated in one of the best

• 817sqm block

pockets of Palmerston, you’ll discover deep family

• Renovated kitchen with Bosch and Westinghouse

comfort and a sense of retreat across the inspiring

appliances

817sqm block. Tailored for entertaining, this cleverly

• Fully landscaped gardens front & backyard

designed home puts a focus on functionality with

• 8x4 metre in-ground saltwater pool + solar heated

refined living spaces complementing relaxed

• 9kw solar system with two SMA inverters feeding

entertaining areas.

back to grid & covering most electricity bills

Auction Sat, 7th May at 3:00pm _______________________________________________ View Contact Agents _______________________________________________ Agent Troy Thompson 0408 694 917 Olivia Fairweather 0478 653 447 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

AUCTION

12 De Garis Place Scullin Showcasing that elusive combination of sophistication, space and comfort; this stunning home is designed with families in mind. Your family will fall in love with the two expansive living areas,

• Perfectly positioned at the end of a cul-de-sac facing parkland & playground • Modern kitchen with huge island bench and quality stainless steel appliances

modern kitchen, four large bedrooms, two pristine

• Stylish master suite with updated ensuite

bathrooms and a backyard that will see the kids

• Beautifully manicured lush gardens with kids cubby

begging you to make this their forever home.

Auction | On Site Sat, 30th Apr at 3:30pm _______________________________________________ View Contact agent to view _______________________________________________ Agent Patrick Kinnane 0430 435 330

house and built-in trampoline

LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

Independent, community centric living in the heart of Weston Creek

Araluen Weston Creek Retirement Village.

Now Selling

A vibrant, friendly community for retirees from all walks of life.

$450,000+

Here, the young at heart can enjoy their retirement at a pace that suits you, and importantly, you own your property. • Be part of an active and

• Freedom to renovate and

• Own your own home

• Adundance of onsite

supportive community

• Live independently

personalise your home. amenities

• Single level and easy access

2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car available from

Open

Sat, 23rd Apr at 12:00pm to 1:00pm

177 Badimara Street, Fisher ACT 2611

For More Information Contact Nic Salter-Harding, 0412 600 085

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

DUFFY 4 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 3 CAR SPACES

29 Dixon Drive AUCTION VIEWING CONTACT

Sat 7/5/2022, 1pm onsite Sat 23/4/2022, 11-11.40am Sun 24/4/2022, 11.45-12.30pm Alisa Lawrence 0404 066 119

Something a little special Step inside and feel right at home. There is something about the beautiful Tasmanian Oak floors combined with raked ceilings and loads of natural light that makes this home just a little something special. Set on a gorgeous leafy block where you can do as little or as much as you like, it is your own oasis to relax and enjoy quality time. EER 4

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THEODORE 4 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 3 CAR SPACES

13 Dyett Circuit

PRICE GUIDE VIEWING CONTACT

$890,000+ Sat 23/4/2022, 12.20-1pm Sun 24/4/2022, 10.30-11.10am Alisa Lawrence 0404 066 119

Perfect family haven Positioned in a quiet loop street surrounded by nature reserve - this desirable family home features excellent indoor and outdoor living spaces making it perfect for now, and well into the future. Neat and easy care with nothing to do, featuring three living areas and a segregated main bedroom. The rear yard includes two covered entertaining areas ensuring everyone will be kept happy. EER 2.5

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Auction 18 Monaro Crescent Old Red Hill

EER 2.5

For more details & open times visit www.18monarocrescent.com.au

www.luton.com.au

Open Saturday & Sunday 1-3pm or by appointment. DISPLAY SUITE – SUTHERLAND CRES, TAYLOR (opposite playgrounds)

Alex Eimerl | 0409 007 313 | alex@codaestate.com.au

Open Saturday & Sunday 1-3pm or by appointment. DISPLAY SUITE – SUTHERLAND CRES, TAYLOR (opposite playgrounds)

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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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space for all the family, this floorplan will suit now and well into the future. Neat and easy-care throughout ensure this is a move-in nothing-todo proposition. A luxuriously sized segregated master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and a main bathroom size ensuite.

The fabulous rear yard, with a stunning mountain backdrop, includes two covered entertaining areas a designated children’s playground and a cubby house – ensuring everyone will be kept happy. Ready now for low-maintenance, family-friendly living – don’t delay your inspection!

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Nelligen NSW 54 Allards Lane Embrace your new lifestyle! Two Creek Ridge offers you and your family the ultimate escape. It’s time to quit the hustle and bustle and enjoy the simpler things in life, the seclusion without isolation. It would be a joy to the soul waking up to the

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452 Beach Road Sunshine Bay Feel The Sunshine From the front of the property you can hear the waves breaking and smell the sea at the beach at Sunshine Cove. The property is a short 160 metre stroll to the sands of sheltered Sunshine Cove just across the road. There are filtered views to the Cove and out to the ocean from the front of the property, including the lounge room, study and front bedroom. https://batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au/10FEF8F 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.

917sqm

For Sale $1,300,000 View By Appointment Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976

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property boasts many features including: A/C and woodfire, up to 200,000L of water storage, large shed, direct frontage to Spring Creek and Nelligen Creek. Make your enquiry today!

Price $1,950,000 View By appointment Agent Rob Routledge Mob 0414 235 976 LJ Hooker Batemans Bay (02) 4472 6455

210 Nelligen Creek Road Nelligen

Down on the farm It’s a great feeling to wake up to a new day walk out the front door and survey your domain with 110 acres to work with. Its only around 20 klms to the bustling coastal town of Batemans Bay, Canberra is around 145 klms drive. The property is basically cleared with shade trees and split into six paddocks all with fencing and access to water. https://batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au/10J1F8F 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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5/8 Edgewood Place Denham’s Beach Beachfront Situated in a tightly held small complex know as Beachfront is this large apartment style property, with great N/E views over Denham’s Beach and beyond and direct walking access to the beach you will feel like every day is a holiday! No matter if you are looking for a good-sized permanent home or a perfect family getaway this property is sure to impress both on size and location, being offered as a full walk-in deal fully furnished as presented just bring you bags and enjoy the sea breeze! • The ground floor garage level has a double powered door plus an overflow accommodation room and a workshop/storage area. • The upper floor has a 3-step split between the main bedroom/living areas and the main bathroom and other two bedrooms. • The open plan living area includes the kitchen with a WIP all with a great ocean outlook and access to the entertaining balcony, the main bedroom also accesses the balcony. 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.

Auction OR For Sale 23rd April at 1PM On-Site - Price Guide $1,100,000 View Saturday 23 April 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 https://5-8edgewoodpl-denhamsbeach. ljhooker.com.au/ https://batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au/10C3F8F LJ Hooker Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455

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celebrity birthday

Nick kyrgios April 27 1995

21 April – 27 April 2022 WItH pAtSy Bennett www.patsybennett.com for personal readings, contact patsy through her website to make an appointment, or call 0448 808 333. facebook: facebook.com/patsybennettpsychicastrology Instagram: instagram.com/patsybennettastrology

Nick has a natural aptitude for pushing the boundaries of traditional thoughts and ideas. His upbeat, outgoing nature enables him to get ahead, even if he does on occasion cause shockwaves in established fields. His wish to bring something fresh both to his ventures and his life will continue over coming months and years, and his forays into new terrain may even surprise those who already see him as a maverick.

Taurus Apr 21 – mAy 21

LEo jul 23 – Aug 23

scorpio oct 24 – nov 22

aquarius jAn 21 – feB 19

A change of routine or location may be appealing. Be prepared to adjust to new circumstances, as there may be details you’ve overlooked. Work hard and you could excel, and may even receive good news regarding a project, trip or study. Be prepared to negotiate and avoid escalating tough talks – find the middle ground.

If you have set ideas about what is fun and what isn’t, you may find that life delivers a surprise that could be fun. romance could go off the dial and, if you’re uncertain of someone’s intentions or level of commitment, you’ll find out where you stand. Above all, avoid misunderstandings.

An agreement with a friend or family member may take you to unfamiliar territory this week. If you feel you have been hard done by, ensure you look for ways to maintain common ground and avoid conflict, especially on Sunday and monday. this week is ideal for romance, spiritual development and the arts.

you’re known for your open mind, but even you can find communications complex. Avoid mix-ups, or you may be disappointed by someone’s apparent stubbornness. your hard work will have unexpected gains. It’s a good time to invest in a long-term strategy with regards to the home, work and family.

gEmini mAy 22 – jun 21

virgo Aug 24 – Sept 23

sagiTTarius nov 23 – dec 21

piscEs feB 20 – mAr 20

certain matters may come to a head at work, and to gain the clarity you need, the key to success lies in good planning and being able to adapt. you may receive news that at first seems to knock back some of your plans, but with careful adjustments, you could work towards an ideal outcome.

Strong emotions are likely to surface. luckily, it’s an ideal time for romance, especially next week. It’s vital that you keep perspective regarding work and a shared commitment to avoid getting stuck in negotiations. Work with facts and keep emotions out of the equation for now.

A change at work or a fresh routine could open doors, even if it causes disruptions this weekend or early next week. you may need to sort out a conundrum. Avoid talking about conflicts with others; give yourself room to breathe. this week will be an ideal time for romance, the arts and domestic improvement.

As a sensitive person, you tend to see others’ problems as your own, rather than seeing their issues as separate from yours. your support will be appreciated this week, but you must avoid identifying with the pain of others to the detriment of your own wellbeing. Be prepared to state your case, as a positive outcome is coming.

cancEr jun 22 – jul 22

Libra Sept 24 – oct 23

capricorn dec 22 – jAn 20

ariEs mAr 21 – Apr 20

positive opportunities concerning your long-term plans, especially regarding travel, study, your personal life and general direction will inspire you. However, you risk missing the magic of the everyday if you focus too hard on the negative aspects of a collaborative circumstance. focus on gaining common ground instead.

A health or work issue will catch your focus. If you have sensitive topics to discuss, you will gain insight into the best way forward. Keep discussions on an even keel, especially this weekend, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. A positive outcome in connection with someone special is on the way.

you prefer life to be stable and secure, so when matters are up in the air, things can become disorientating. take a moment to gain a sense of stability, especially regarding finances and your personal life. It’s an excellent week to find ways to restore beauty and harmony in your home environment.

financial matters will deserve close attention. you may need to reconfigure some aspects of your budget or investments. you may also repay a debt. developments in your personal and work life will be uplifting, especially if you can see the practicalities and reasons for change now.

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ARBORIST 79 79 79 79 79 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 81 81 81 82 82 82 82 82 82 82

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COMPUTERS & IT

DECKS

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CRANE HIRE & CAR REMOVAL

reports • extra power points • lights

Phone Daniel on 0418 419 383 or email prime1q@outlook.com ACT license No. 2018491

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CANBERRA’S LEADING PAINTING EXPERTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

RUBBISH REMOVALS

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

OP SHOPPING I love op shopping and have found almost all of my favourite pieces in local op shops. It is such a good way to make your fashion a little more sustainable and get great clothes at much cheaper prices.

MASALA CHAI

Photo Kerrie Brewer

Masala chai is my ultimate winter comfort drink - it’s so perfectly spiced and creamy. Tikka Take in the city and Bharat in Woden are definitely my goto’s when I’m craving a cup.

PLANNING FUTURE TRAVEL

My favourite things

Asha Clementi 2022 ACT Young Woman of the Year Founder, Girls Run the World Now 22, Asha Clementi founded not-for-profit Girls Run the World when she was just 18 and has since facilitated over 100 young women working in a wide range of embassies and high commissions in Canberra. The short programs allow participants to form connections in the field that will help them climb the ranks for years to come. In June this year, Girls Run the World is travelling to Argentina, partnering with a local organisation via the Argentinian Embassy to run the program in Buenos Aires. Asha is currently in her final semester of a Master of Diplomacy and hopes to work for an NGO in London, starting up Girls Run the World there, too. Her biggest inspiration is her mum, Ritu Clementi, with whom she co-founded The Girls Leadership Network, which teaches young women how to network, and acted as a backbone for Asha as she went on to carry the torch.

After two years of not being able to go anywhere, I am so excited to be able to travel again. I’ve been doing mini trips within Australia (like going to Young for the Cherry Festival!) but I’m incredibly keen to explore new places.

COOKING I love cooking for myself as a way to destress or for friends as a way to bring us all together. I really love hosting pasta nights where I make an inordinate amount of pasta for a bunch of friends.

POLE DANCING I’ve only been pole dancing for a few months but have absolutely been loving the chance to build up tons of muscle strength while doing a sport that is so much fun! canberraweekly.com.au

Enjoy our magnificent animal encounters!

Meet our cheetah boys or walk with them or do the full 45 minute Cheetah Experience!

Pat a Rhino!

CHILDREN NOW HALF PRICE ON TOURS AND ENCOUNTERS!* Awesome

African Savannah

ROARsome

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Meet a Meerkat!

TOUR

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Enjoy a chef-prepared dinner in the beautifully landscaped Viewing Park, then tour the zoo and experience African Sundowners! *food and drink stop on-tour!

www.nationalzoo.com.au 999 Lady Denman Drive, Canberra ACT 02 6287 8400 frontdesk@nationalzoo.com.