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Over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, I travelled to Brisbane for a long-awaited family gathering to finally lay to rest my father and my late brother, Tony, who both died during the pandemic of nonCoronavirus-related conditions. The timing was significant as it fell between the anniversaries of my brother’s passing, 7 June 2020, and my father’s birthday, 15 June 1937. As we sprinkled their ashes in a secluded spot surrounded by nature, we shared happy memories and highlights of their lives. White cranes and grey herons watched on from a nearby waterway as a pair of pelicans took flight, lifting our spirits as they soared above. It was a moving occasion that provided us with a sense of closure, at last. May they rest in peace. This week, 13-19 June, is Men’s Health Week and the Cancer Council ACT is asking men to be proactive in looking after their health. Flip to page 18 for helpful tips that could save a life. Reasons to be grateful this week include a lifetime of love and guidance from my dad, and 59 years of a life lived to the full by my late brother (cut short by cancer), the convenience and speed of air travel, helpful and courteous airline and airport employees, and spending time in sunny Brisbane with family members from Cairns and SouthEast Queensland. Take care,
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With just seven sleeps to go until the 2022 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, Antonia ‘Toni’ Marzulli, newly minted CEO of Synergy Group, sat down with CW in the lead up to her first foray into the annual fundraising event. Thursday 23 June marks the second time Synergy Group will participate in the Sleepout, after 10 of their executive level participants, including the former CEO, joined last year’s impressive effort of raising $1 million, exceeding their goal of $600,000, to assist the ACT’s homeless population. The 13th Sleepout in Canberra will take place in the concrete courtyard of the National Portrait Gallery, on one of the longest nights of the year. Toni was still in her first six months at the company when she was asked to take on the challenge; a challenge that was fortunately right up her alley. Philadelphia-born and raised, Toni was a domestic violence counsellor for 10 years back in the US. While working fulltime, she volunteered one night a week to work the midnight-to-5am shift. “At night, [the calls] were usually urgent, where I might be engaging with the police, or connecting them with a shelter. “Oftentimes, it was women needing support, and some real listening. Not providing advice, but empowering how they can address their challenges, especially in the moment. “When I make the connection between the statistics around women and children, who are disproportionately impacted by homelessness, oftentimes because they are struggling with domestic violence, that becomes another reason for me to want to do this,” said Toni. “Yes, you can donate money, but when you donate time, your personal commitment, your passion, the investment just becomes real.” This year, Vinnies aims to raise $750,000 to support its services across the Canberra/Goulburn region, including The Night Patrol van that provides food and assistance to those experiencing homelessness across the ACT. An anticipated 130 of the region’s government, business, and community leaders are set to sleep 6
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out on the cold winter night – like so many less fortunate Canberrans every night of the year. “I think there is a privilege associated with being a CEO or a senior level executive that behoves us to reflect, take ownership, and be able to make an impact in the community,” said Toni. “Losing a job, having challenges with mental illness, family and domestic violence, that cuts across class, it cuts across education levels. “We can’t overcome something until we talk about it openly. We need to be able to put something in the spotlight to receive the awareness and the understanding that leads to social change.
When you become aware of a social challenge, it’s hard to turn away from it. It’s hard to close your eyes to something that’s right in front of you. In the month leading up to the Sleepout, Toni has already raised $1,000, but said, with a smile, that she has much bigger goals in mind. According to Toni, this year Synergy Group will match every dollar raised by their team. “In saying that, the message is just as important as the financial goal. There is a taboo, a stigma around homelessness, and we need to demystify it to ensure that it’s receiving the appropriate amount of empathy. “If we can remove the fear around having these conversations, that would be the best outcome we could achieve this year.” The 2022 event is set to see the highest percentage of female CEOs and business leaders in Canberra rolling out their sleeping bags for the cause. “There’s a well-known quote that says, ‘if you can’t see it, you can’t be it’,” said Toni. “That same principle applies to raising awareness around homelessness. “Seeing females champion the cause from an executive level creates awareness that, I believe, a broader population of individuals would be willing to listen to, to hear what we have to say, and then
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Domestic violence counsellor turned CEO rallies for Vinnies’ longest night
Synergy Group CEO, Antonia ‘Toni’ Marzulli, will take part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Thursday 23 June.
find a way to champion for the cause themselves.” The current forecast for the night is a frosty low of three degrees. Participants are given a cardboard box as a degree of separation between their sleeping bag and the concrete. “Doing it in winter makes the experience more real,” said Toni. “It challenges you as an individual to pause and to reflect.” While nervous, Toni said she welcomes that challenge. “I know that one night of sleeping outside does not create the understanding of prolonged struggling with homelessness, but it does provide a singular point of reference that connects us as human beings. “I’m sure I’ll desperately want a shower and some hot coffee afterwards, which I have the privilege to go home and get. That’s not the experience for individuals who are truly experiencing homelessness.” The 2016 Census reported that the number of women over 55 experiencing homelessness has increased by 31 per cent since 2011. Toni heads into the challenge with these numbers, and stories heard late at night through the hotline, close to her heart. “Not being able to find a place to sleep intensifies the challenges that those in domestic violence situations are already experiencing. It might prevent some women from leaving a dangerous circumstance because which challenge is worse? Which evil do you choose – being homeless or not leaving a violent situation? “No one chooses to be in those circumstances, and we need to be able to provide the support that helps uplift in a way that we can all feel safe.” Visit ceosleepout.org.au to donate or find out more. - Anja de Rozario
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CIT fiasco
WITH BILL STEFANIAK AM RFD FORMER ACT OPPOSITION LEADER
I looked at the 2021 ACT government report on CIT and saw the current appropriation for that worthy institution was $78.4 million plus $9.6 for capital works. A total of around $88 million. The total appropriation was not all that much higher than the $55 million or so I remember CIT getting when I was minister 20 years ago (and in real terms, maybe less). Imagine how concerned I was to read last week that the CIT CEO and board had awarded a consultant, one Patrick Hollingsworth whose company is “Think Garden”, about $8.5 million in consultancy contracts since 2017. The last contract for $4,999,000 seems to have asked the contractor to “Take a multidisciplined and multi-scaled approach to the co-design and implementation of appropriate practices for internal learning and knowledge exchange, for developing improved situational awareness, and for developing both context-specific and generalised responses to the situations CIT encounters”. Great job if you can get it. After about six schooners, I reckon I could do that (whatever “that” is) on my ear! The question is, what is it? What on earth is the consultant being paid for, and why is a not insignificant proportion of CIT’s limited budget being spent on such gobbledygook? I’m pleased to see Elizabeth Lee take this up, and the relevant minister, Mr Steel, can’t duckshove his responsibility. He did know about it last year and did query it, but was “reassured” it was OK. It is not uncommon for ministers to be “reassured” of
lots of things, but that doesn’t absolve them from delving deeper and doing their own investigations when something looks a bit strange. I was further disappointed but hardly surprised to see the Greens side with their Labor comrades on this one and, naturally, as a result, Ms Lee’s motion of no confidence in the minister failed. Teachers and other staff at CIT have always worked hard in a difficult environment. They provide a critical role in helping skill our tradies and apprentices and people seeking vocational education qualifications in anything from child care to hospitality. The CIT often has to scrimp and save to be able to fund these courses, and the last thing staff and students at CIT want is for money to be spent on something no one (including the minister it seems) can explain. The questions that need asking are: What exactly is this contract meant to do? How does it help CIT? What does it mean in plain English? Whose brainwave is it? How was the tender process conducted? Were there any “mate’s deals”? Was there anything dodgy? Were any laws broken, and, if so, by whom, and, if so, do the police need to be called in? This appears such a blatant waste of scarce taxpayer funds it seems to me the minister, the CEO and maybe some of the board should be dismissed. They certainly have a lot of explaining to do. 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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news The crowd held its breath as former rugby giant David Pocock neared the finish line. It had been three tense weeks since the federal election; Tuesday morning would show whether the young hopeful’s months of training and campaigning would pay off. Pocock, environmentalist and exWallaby, was the odds-on favourite to become the ACT’s first Independent senator, and Liberal incumbent Zed Seselja was playing a defensive game. Seselja had 24.8 per cent of the vote (0.74 quotas), and Pocock only 21.2 per cent (0.64 quotas) – but political pundits predicted that preferences from players knocked out of the match would sweep Pocock to victory. Would Seselja be returned for his fourth term, or would Pocock win? And he scored! The referees made the call: David
Pocock was officially the ACT’s new senator. And the crowd went wild. “A huge, huge honour to have it confirmed, and to be able to represent a place I love and a community I love,” the now Senator Pocock said. Labor’s Katy Gallagher, Finance Minister in the new Albanese Government, was a shoo-in for the ACT’s other Senate seat – which she has held since 2015 (except for a brief interruption caused by the dual citizenship crisis of 2018). “Being chosen to represent the people of Canberra in the Senate is an honour and a privilege I don’t take lightly,” she said. “I know that Canberrans expect a lot of me, and I’ve already hit the ground running to get started on delivering on Prime Minister Albanese’s vision for a better future.” The formal declaration took place
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on Wednesday. “I can get cracking, actually getting an office together, and ensuring that we can stay accessible and accountable to people in the ACT,” Pocock said. “There’s a lot to do. We’ve made the most of the last few weeks, continuing to consult with stakeholders and people in the community, do some planning.” Gallagher and Seselja telephoned Pocock a few minutes after the AEC declared the result. “We had a good chat,” Pocock said. “Zed congratulated me; I thanked him for his nine years of service.” Gallagher congratulated Pocock for his successful campaign. “I look forward to working with you, both in the interests of the nation and the people of Canberra.” AAP expected that with 26 senators, Labor will need the support of 12 Greens senators and Pocock to pass legislation and motions in the 76-seat upper house from 1 July. “I’m committed to constructively working with the territory and federal governments to get good outcomes for people in the ACT,” Pocock said. “My role is also to hold them to account for things that they promise, that they deliver on, and that we’re listening to people here in the ACT.” Pocock ran on a platform of making politics about people again, community representation, and integrity. He had enormous public support, and more than 2,000 volunteers – many involved in politics for the first time. “My sense in talking to many people across Canberra is that there’s a frustration with the way that the big issues have been politicised. There’s a real need to start to rebuild trust in politics and our institutions. We’re clearly facing some really big challenges as a country. And that’s going to take
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And he scores! David Pocock is new ACT Senator
David Pocock has been elected the ACT’s first Independent senator.
leadership and vision and actually making decisions that will benefit all of us.” He is pleased the government will prioritise integrity, the cost of living, housing affordability, and climate – issues he campaigned on. On climate change, Labor has set a target of reducing emissions by 43 per cent by 2030; Pocock thinks it should be higher: 60 per cent. But he is committed to “being pragmatic and constructive, and ensuring that we get something that moves us beyond the insanity we’ve seen when it comes to targets and the lack of climate action. Most Australians want something legislated; we need the big policy settings to unlock billions of dollars of private investment to speed up the transition.” He has said his first action as Senator would be a bill on territory rights, giving the Legislative Assembly the right to legislate on voluntary assisted dying. He also supports a constitutional First Nations Voice to the Australian parliament and a Makarrata Commission called for by the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The Labor Government has said it will hold a referendum this term; the Turnbull Liberal Government rejected the statement in 2017. Politics might be a different ballgame – but the ball’s in Pocock’s court. - Nick Fuller
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Zed Seselja, Liberal Senator from 2013 to 2022, lost his seat this week to David Pocock, the ACT’s first Independent Senator. “For the last nine years, I have had the immense honour of serving the people of the ACT as their Government Senator,” Seselja said in his concession statement. “I thank the men and women of the Liberal Party for putting their faith in me as their candidate for the Senate for the last four elections, and I am grateful to the women and men of the ACT for giving me the honour to be their Senator for three terms… “I have always fought for a better deal for Canberra, and for policies that would have real and positive impacts on the lives on Canberrans… “I was proud to fight for both conservative and liberal principles in my time in public life. The centrality of
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the family, freedom of speech, religion, association, and enterprise. For the sanctity of human life. For lower taxes and strong national defence. For small and family businesses.” Seselja was Assistant Minister for Social Services and Multicultural Affairs, for Science, Jobs and Innovation, for Treasury and Finance, for Finance, Charities and Electoral Matters, and Minister for International Development and the Pacific. “It was a great honour to be the first Federal Liberal representative from Canberra to serve in the Ministry,” he said. Seselja said he was proud the Coalition invested more in Canberra than any previous Commonwealth Government since self-government, including more than $2.2 billion in infrastructure investment in the last three and a half years, for the
redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial; major capital upgrades and contributions to the National Gallery, National Archives, Museum of Australian Democracy, and National Film and Sound Archives; significant upgrades to key roads and bridges across the territory; and funding to reopen the AIS Arena. Changes to Commonwealth planning restrictions allowed for residential development of West Tuggeranong, the Molonglo Valley, and the CSIRO Ginninderra site to increase supply and improve housing affordability, Seselja said. He increased thresholds for support for first homebuyers in Canberra (from $500,000 to $750,000). He was particularly proud to establish a compensation fund for people who developed an asbestos-related illness after living in a Mr Fluffy home. Seselja said he stopped the proposed move of the Department of Social Services and its some 2,000 staff away from the Tuggeranong Town Centre, and fought to ensure the then-Department of Immigration and its 4,000 staff remained in Belconnen. He secured the relocation of Defence Housing Australia to Gungahlin, the growing town centre’s first Commonwealth Government agency. Again, the ACT’s unemployment rate was 3.1 per cent (compared to 4 per cent when the Liberals came to office). The Liberals more than doubled hospital funding, and funded new ICU beds at Canberra Hospital, a residential eating disorder clinic, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and two new headspace youth mental health facilities, he said. In education, Seselja said the Liberals delivered more money for ACT schools, and he fought particularly hard to make sure that non-government schools in Canberra weren’t disadvantaged by the new Gonski model.
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news Zed Seselja leaves politics: ‘An immense honour to serve’
“The loss of the ACT Senate seat is a bitter blow,” Zed Seselja told his supporters.
He was proud to secure longterm funding for homelessness providers and develop the Government response to the Australian Charities and Not-for Profits Commission review. When Coronavirus hit, Seselja said he ensured charities had access to JobKeeper; oversaw the largest aid spend in history by Australia or any other nation in the Pacific, and the rollout of over 40 million COVID-19 vaccines across the Pacific and South-East Asia; and reformed the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme. “We have steered Australia through the most difficult crisis since World War II with some of the best outcomes in the world,” Seselja said. He congratulated David Pocock and Labor’s Katy Gallagher on being elected to represent the ACT in the Senate, and Gallagher on her appointment as Australia’s Finance Minister. “To our supporters, I know the loss of government federally, and the loss of the ACT Senate seat is a bitter blow,” Seselja said. “I’m confident [Peter Dutton] will quickly restore our fortunes and return our party to government… “I look forward to continuing to find new ways to serve my community, and support those closest to me.” Full text online.
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A group of women and non-binary people took their grassroots climate campaign to Australian Parliament House (APH) last week when they presented their visual petition, the #everydayclimatecrisis, to local politicians. Led by Queanbeyan photographer, Hilary Wardhaugh, the visual petition depicts the climate crisis through confronting images, along with personal statements addressed to all elected Members of Parliament and Senators. Ms Wardhaugh stood on the lawns of APH to hand over more than 1,240 crowd-sourced photographs to federal Member for Canberra, Alicia Payne. “I’m here to deliver a petition that the women of Australia have put together that illustrates climate change. It’s something that’s very dear to my heart, and I’m super grateful to
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the people who have submitted to it,” Ms Wardaugh told Canberra Weekly. “It means so much to me that they [federal MPs] came down to accept it, you wouldn’t believe. We need change and we need people to realise it’s not about the half a dozen rich white men that run oil and gas companies – it’s about the women of Australia who will suffer because of climate change. “I have hope that because it’s on record and will be recorded in Hansard, it’ll be tabled to Parliament not as a petition but a tabled document. The main aim was to get recorded and be on public record.” Ms Payne said she felt it was a “huge honour” to be the person accepting the petition. “I will very proudly take it into Parliament and wave it around, rather than a lump of coal, and present it formally as a petition,” she said. Ms
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Member for Canberra, Alicia Payne, stood with her young daughter to receive Queanbeyan photographer, Hilary Wardhaugh’s visual climate petition.
Payne was joined by Labor MPs Kirsty McBain and Andrew Leigh,
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Manor House expands options The ‘missing middle’ in Canberra’s housing market is set to expand another notch after an innovative Manor House project in Griffith received the go-ahead last week. On 7 June, the ACT Government approved a site-specific Territory Plan Variation, which will trial a “new housing type” in the Inner South suburb. Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick Gentleman said the ACT Government supports looking at housing options beyond detached homes, townhouses and apartments, and is committed to working with the private sector to deliver different dwelling types. “The Territory Plan Variation tabled in the Legislative Assembly today [7 June] allows for a Manor House development on the corner of Blaxland Crescent and Frome Street in Griffith,” Mr Gentleman said. “Medium density manor houses are quite common in other cities, but this is a first for Canberra. The Manor House property will appear from the street to be a single, twostorey dwelling but it will actually be four homes, each on its own unit title. “This will allow people to live in an apartment and still have a backyard. With room for a communal veggie patch and play
equipment, this type of home can suit downsizers, families, and singles looking for a sense of community.” A concern from community members during the consultation process was the scale of the development. Mr Gentleman said the ACT Government has addressed the concern by limiting building sizes to 50 per cent of the block. Greater Canberra, a community advocacy group for affordable housing in the ACT, welcomed the announcement, and secretary Andrew Donnellan said they’re “thrilled” the Manor House will go ahead. “Demonstration Housing Project is an important effort to show how new kinds of medium-density housing can help address our housing crisis,” Mr Donellan said. “Of course, a few demonstration projects aren’t enough – the government must ensure that the results of the project are evaluated in a timely manner so we can expand ‘missing middle’ housing choices all over Canberra.” Greater Canberra said mediumdensity housing options such as Manor House could play a “critical role in housing Canberra’s growing population”. - Abbey Halter
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Christine Shaw ‘real estate with a purpose’ Blackshaw Manuka Doing real estate differently A breath of fresh air in the real estate world, Blackshaw Manuka’s Christine Shaw is a hardworking advocate for her clients, taking pride in authentically helping you make the right decision for you and your home. With 14 years’ experience as a real estate agent and a background in social policy work, Christine has a passion to do real estate in our region, differently.
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What do you want Canberrans to know about you? “I have two children who are the loves of my life! Laura is almost 28 and about to be married at the end of this year to Luke, and Lewis is 22 – so I have three L’s in my life. They’re fantastic and they don’t live too far away. “I love Canberra. I moved here at 27 from Brisbane, a month after self-government. It’s just got the best of everything – you have all the big city amenities, but, even though 440,000 doesn’t say ‘little country town’, you still have that small
town way of working and networking. portfolio doing overseas aid and then in the “I do a lot of work with Hands Across immigration portfolio, doing refugee Canberra – I’m the only humanitarian work. So, agent to have a named fund when I had the opportunity in perpetuity, and I’m to retire early, I decided to hopeful that we will get do what I’ve always loved I always deliver the many more people to start a – real estate.” personal touch. It’s a one-off named fund. The one thing situation per listing. Sometimes that some people have said What made you want to volume can mean you need to is that I walk the talk. I’m enter real estate? churn through a whole lot of also doing the Vinnies CEO “I bought my first house at listings, but I don’t need to be Sleepout if anyone would 22, and I knew at 22 I a volume agent and I don’t like to donate! wanted to be a real estate really want to be a volume “I come from a different agent. From when I was agent. background. I started in about 17, I was always government at Brisbane City reading the real estate Council. When I first entered pages and I knew I wanted federal government, I was in social policy at the to buy an apartment and not have to rely on Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) anyone else. It’s the best and smartest thing I
ever did. “Next month, I’ll have been a real estate agent for 14 years! I started in the middle of the GFC and so many people thought I had rocks in my head, but I didn’t find it difficult as I was able to explain what was happening.”
really needed by many other people.”
How would you describe your real estate style? “It’s important to be honest. There is a lot of training on how to build rapport, but I always think if you have to be trained how to do that then there’s something there that’s not intuitive. What can prospective clients expect from you It’s a very emotional industry for owners and so as their agent? you have the quantitative side of numbers and “I always deliver the personal touch. It’s a one-off targets and KPI’s, but the qualitative side is all situation per listing. Sometimes volume can about emotions – an owner buying or selling a mean you need to churn through a whole lot of property is an emotional decision. listings, but I don’t need to “I actually ripped up my be a volume agent, and I very first agency agreement. don’t really want to be a The lady was in tears and volume agent. I prefer was going to sign, and the If I had a 25-year having the relationships with reason she was selling was dream, it would be that there my clients. because her house wasn’t are more social impact models “I’ve always been able to big enough anymore. of businesses, where the core see beyond the four walls. Because I’ve been of it is to help others in the So, part of what I do with my renovating houses since I community. Hopefully, there clients is, if there are foibles was 22, and my brother is a will be more social impact in the home, I help them builder, I know a lot about models like mine in the years either massage things – for what might be possible. So I example, close off a wall or said, of course with all the to come. remove a door that’s not usual ACTPLA caveats, she needed, just make the could extend out into the floorplan a lot easier for sale. Some owners can’t backyard and she could do this and that, and said do it, they don’t have the funds, and that’s fine, so how about we not sign and talk to a draftsperson. I do up the plans with the amendment to show the To this day, she is still in that house and I’m still in new buyers. I just like that side of it, it’s fun! contact with her. “Because I come from a different background, “I think that’s definitely what sets me apart I have what I call my furniture program, informal from other real estate agents. It’s also important as it is, with my friends at YWCA, Havelock and to be informed as an agent. I think if you do others. If owners have too much furniture, then come to real estate with a background in the Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services another area it just helps enhance what you can (MARSS) can come along and take pieces away. deliver to the clients. Sometimes it’s not actually All of the unwanted items by one owner are about getting the sale and a signature, whereas
“With your long career in the Queensland, Federal and now ACT Government policy development, as well as a distinguished career in real estate sales in the ACT (with a particular interest in affordable housing and refugee support), you are a unique, altruistic, amazing human being. I honour you and wish you well in your real estate business. How refreshing – honest, caring, truly devoted beyond self – delivering important social outcomes whilst also delivering a platinum class real estate experience to sellers in the Canberra region.” - Karen Rush, Yarralumla
perhaps training might teach you that it is, and sometimes you can miss the point. “There are investor owners I stop from selling if it’s the wrong financial year for them and I make sure people go to a financial adviser before they sell. Other agents might think it’s a bit stupid, but I’d rather the owner sell at the right time, and not have to pay extra in capital gains tax. “If I had a 25-year dream, it would be that there are more social impact models of businesses, where the core of it is to help others in the community. Hopefully, there will be more social impact models like mine in the years to come.”
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Time to talk about men’s health It is often spoken of that men are less likely to seek help and talk to someone when it comes to their health and wellbeing. When it comes to cancer, this relates to a lower likelihood to get regular check-ups or undertake cancer screening – two things that could potentially be lifesaving. “Unfortunately, we know that around one in two Australian men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and we also know that around one-third of these cancers are preventable,” says Cancer Council ACT Cancer Support Coordinator, Alex Dreyer. Melanoma, bowel and lung cancer are the three most common cancers in Australia, and it is Aussie men who are considerably more likely to be diagnosed, and die, from them. With many risk factors for cancer
coming down to healthy lifestyle behaviours, how can men flip the script and make small changes in their daily habits for better health and wellbeing?
Schedule in regular screenings Skin checks, bowel screening and seeing your GP when you notice changes to your body can help with early detection of cancer, and often more effective treatments. “Guys rarely talk about their bodies to each other, but getting regular check-ups might just save a mate,” said Dreyer. “Getting your cricket team to have skin checks before or after the season, or the guys from your worksite to get a check-up could catch a cancer early.”
Eat a balanced diet and avoid excess alcohol Men are more likely to engage in risky behaviour around alcohol, and
generally have a lower intake of fruit and vegetables, all of which can increase risk of a number of cancers. “There is generally a lot of social pressure on guys to drink alcohol, so think about when you might encounter this and strategies or people who can support you in drinking less or not at all. Taking a stand for your health may even give someone else the courage to do the same.” Adding more fresh fruit and vegetables to your day and making time for just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity can also benefit your overall health and wellbeing.
Protect yourself in the workplace Men have higher exposure to carcinogens in the workplace, such as UV radiation and industrial chemicals, dusts, metals and combustion products. Wearing the right protective gear goes a long way to ensuring safe work practices that can eliminate most instances of exposure,
Alex Dreyer, Cancer Support Coordinator, Cancer Council ACT: “We know that around one in two Australian men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and we also know that around one-third of these cancers are preventable.”
therefore reducing cancer risk. To speak to someone about your cancer risk, Cancer Council ACT provide a free information and support line. Call to speak to their friendly, qualified nurses on 13 11 20. Additionally, Cancer Council ACT also have a wide range of cancer prevention information on their website: www.actcancer.org
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Re letter from S Roberts (CW 2 June). Why is it that some people who do not like the subject of a letter or article, criticise the magazine? S Roberts states it does no credit to the publication to print the views of Bill Stefaniak. What gives S Roberts the right to determine what the publication prints? I do not blame the Canberra Weekly when someone I disagree with writes an article. I respond to the writer. Is this not a democratic country where we are free to debate issues and not just be fed one side of the story? As to Labor’s win, they only got about 32 per cent of the primary vote. They only won on preference
votes. We have yet to see if they will follow through on their ‘meaningful action and restoring integrity following a government riddled with fiscal incompetence, cronyism and corruption’. The Liberal’s supposed fiscal incompetence was brought about by Covid and saved thousands of jobs with Job Keeper and helped thousands of others with Job Seeker. As to cronyism, was it not the Labor party that side-swiped Dai Le who was set to win in Fowler, by parachuting in Kristina Keneally who lived the other side of town. Fowler has been held by Labor since 1984, but because of what the Labor party did, the seat is now independent. - V Evans, MacGregor ACT
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Traffic light system governs modern dating Older users of eHarmony may only just be learning of the ‘traffic light system’ now promoted on the website to determine a healthy date. However, the slang’s been around since October last year when it was born, unsurprisingly, on Twitter. The red flag emoji came first, used on Twitter and TikTok to literally flag that a potential partner’s actions are worrying enough to bail on a new relationship. According to eHarmony’s latest survey, 89 per cent of Aussies believe that noticing green flags (like strong eye contact) is just as important as the red ones (being rude to the waiter or getting legless on the first date).
eHarmony has even floated around a new yellow flag, for when a date pulls something that might have you gently pressing on the brakes.
Yellow Flags Both Aussie men and women consider a potential partner being best friends with their ex a yellow flag. Interestingly, this is more of an issue for men than women (51 per cent versus 38 per cent). The most common yellow flag were signs of being broke, noted by 54 per cent of all Aussies. Getting upset by criticism was the next common, with a similar 47 per cent of men and 42 per cent of women responding that this would make
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them sceptical. If a potential partner is always late (51 per cent) or have a hard time expressing their feelings (43 per cent), many Aussies will also nudge them into the yellow zone.
Red Flags When talking about red flags – the dealbreakers, the hard no-no’s – your average friendly Aussie will not tolerate a date being rude to the bar or restaurant staff; 70 per cent of men and 83 per cent of women consider this a total turn-off. If your date is clearly not listening to a word you’re saying, or drinks enough to sink the Titanic, over 70 per cent of Aussies would not call again. Men and women were slightly misaligned over two red flags: Getting jealous of you talking to other people on your date (62 per cent of men versus 78 per cent of women) and describing their exes as “crazy” (58 per cent of men versus 78 per cent of women). “This is far more of a dealbreaker for women than it is for men, possibly because it’s perceived as misogynistic behaviour,” stated eHarmony.
Green Flags What do Aussies love in a potential match? Someone who genuinely listens (75 per cent), followed by being present in the moment (71 per cent), and good eye contact (70 per cent). For 67 per cent of Aussies, being asked questions about themselves on a date is also a green flag. Finally, a good sense of humour is attractive for three quarters of women (70 per cent), and just under 60 per cent of men. 20
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Red versus green flag stories And now, Canberra Weekly has compiled a few red versus green stories for both your education and enjoyment. Please note, all names have been changed for privacy. “I dated a girl who was nice but had a coloured Amity Affliction tattoo on her calf. We saw the new Star Wars movie together and then I went back to her house. I already knew she smoked, but nothing says, “given up entirely” like a Hofbräuhaus Stein glass, overflowing with ciggy butts on the deck.” – Leslie “For me, personal style is important, regardless of gender. I’m not asking for the world, just a sense of personal style and taste that indicates they’ve put thought into how they dress, what suits them, and makes them feel good. A nicely put together outfit communicates personality!” – Andy “When I was 22, I matched with someone who was 19 on Tinder. We made plans to go to a Mexican place. I asked if she wanted a drink… she said she shouldn’t. As it happens, not only was she 17, but also Senator [redacted]’s daughter.” – Leslie “Being willing to openly communicate boundaries, and respect mine is a green flag. A guy I’m seeing right now is wonderful for this, he’s patient and checks in with how I’m feeling and doesn’t push me further than I’m willing to go. And that makes it fabulously easy to return the favour! Communication is key, who knew?” – Andy “This guy had filthy, like fully black, caked under with dirt, fingernails. I investigated and asked if he was into cars, played sport, liked gardening, anything that could excuse the nails. No, nothing, he just had bad hygiene.” – Liv - Anja de Rozario
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Be quick! Make sure you secure your exhibitor spot at this year’s Canberra Disability Expo mpactInstitute is excited to present our newest Disability Expo, to be held on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 September at EPIC – Exhibition Park in Canberra. Exhibitor space is limited and filling up quickly, so make sure you get in contact to secure your spot; email cde@impactinstitute.com.au Established in 2014, the My Future, My Choice expo program has grown from one event into a nationally accessible venture, expanding to include 1000+ exhibitors and attracting celebrity ambassadors from the disability community. The event series is Australia’s largest disability expo program, servicing seven regions across the eastern seaboard. Access to information and connection to community are critical in helping people living with a disability understand their choices and rights so they can reach their full potential. The Canberra Disability Expo will act as a ‘one-stop-shop’ to bring the disability community together, including specialist disability services and product providers, government agencies, advocacy groups, community groups and more in a face-to-face environment. This format allows for a large
range of organisations to be viewed and visited by patrons in an accessible manner and within a short timeframe. Kathryn Carey, Event Director at ImpactInstitute, is proud to lead an event program with such tangible community impact. The Expo aims to ensure people living with disability, their families and carers have access to new and relevant information across a broad range of inter-connected products and services. “I get great satisfaction in playing a role in something so important to the disability community. It’s about positively impacting people with disability; to not only help them navigate what choice means, but for it to make a real difference,” Ms Carey said. “Both our exhibitors and attendees really value the events. They provide an invaluable opportunity for people with disability to come into a uniquely collaborative environment.” The Canberra Disability Expo will partner with and promote key organisations in the disability space, and collaborate with Paralympian Ryley Batt to headline the event as the Expo Ambassador. In a bid to make the Disability Expos even more accessible,
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Canberra burger joint helping newborns this June Canberra’s iconic eatery Brodburger is donating one dollar from every baby burger sold this June to the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation (NICF) to help critically ill babies. Brodburger co-owner Joelle BouJaoude (aka Mrs Brod) said they’re thrilled to be helping such a worthy cause, having had friends whose babies needed to spend time at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). “Having a baby in the first place is stressful, but having a baby you can’t take home is even harder,” Joelle said. So, she started brainstorming ways to help the charity that would be easy for people to see it would support babies. “We’ve got baby burgers, let’s do something with them,” Joelle thought, when deciding all burgers ordered in a baby size would be the perfect tool to deliver the message.
She also noted that people ordering online have the option of donating if they are feeling too hungry for just a baby burger. Burgers for Babies is the brainchild of NICF volunteer, Tina Martinovic. “I had Bake for Babies, and Bubbles for Babies, then I was like Burgers for Babies! Oh my god, this could work,” Tina said. She knew straight away that she wanted to reach out to her favourite burger joint. Tina found out about the Foundation after her youngest son was born at just 27 weeks, and he needed to spend 83 days in the hospital after being delivered via emergency caesarean. “So much stuff he used and needed was funded by the organisation; the government only
funds the necessities,” she said. Since volunteering with the organisation, she has piloted the fundraising ventures, including Bake for Babies which turns five this year. With her being the only volunteer, there are no administration costs, which allows all the funds to go directly to purchasing items for the NICU at Canberra Hospital. Each year, the hospital gives NICF a wish list of items which would help babies both before and after birth. This year, the target is a Billicoon, a transportable phototherapy unit to be used during the transportation of babies, particularly important to babies experiencing jaundice. The neonatal unit not only helps families in Canberra, but people also travel from southern NSW to receive care. The device would help treatment start as soon as the baby is collected
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Brodburger is helping to raise funds for Canberra’s Newborn Intensive Care Foundation throughout June.
rather than having to wait until they arrive at the hospital, which could involve hours of driving. “That’s where problem arise; if you don’t treat it immediately, that’s where complications come in. Having one of these units is like CPR,” Tina said. - Jessica Cordwell To find out more about the foundation head to newborn.org.au; to grab a burger head to brodburger.com.au
sport Brave Brumbies’ season over The Brumbies’ 2022 Super Rugby Pacific season has come to end after a heartbreaking 20-19 loss to the Blues at Eden Park in New Zealand on Saturday 11 June. It looked good early for the Brumbies when centre Irae Simone scored inside three minutes, but the Blues took control to lead 20-7 at the break. A brave second-half fightback saw the Brumbies fly home from the 13-point deficit with two rolling-maul tries for substitute hooker Lachie Lonergan, only for Noah Lolesio’s drop-goal attempt in the dying seconds to be charged down. It was a gutsy effort from the Brumbies, but it left skipper Allan Alaalatoa heartbroken.
“We showed a lot of heart there during the second half, gave ourselves an opportunity to win that game, but didn’t quite ice it at the end … I’m just pretty disappointed at the moment,” he said. “The spirit in our team is huge, we knew it was going to take a hell of an effort for us to come out here and get the job done. “We spoke about collisions, set-piece … our setpiece really brought us home there in the second half. The boys showed a lot of heart especially there in the last five or so minutes.” The loss was Dan McKellar’s last game as Brumbies coach with club legend Stephen Larkham set to take the reins.
Brave get redemption over Bears in goal-fest The CBR Brave have got one back over the Sydney Bears with a stunning 11-4 victory in front of a home crowd at the Phillip Swimming & Ice Skating Centre on Saturday 11 June. The ladder-leading Brave’s only two losses this season came against the Bears, so this was a chance for the Canberra side to respond, and they certainly
made the most of it. A blistering start to the game put the Brave up 6-2 at the end of the first period and they continued to play an aggressive style that saw them continue to grow their lead. The Brave are now set for a couple of challenging clashes as they head to Newcastle to face the secondplaced Northstars twice this weekend.
Raiders fall short against Broncos After a promising start to the game, the Raiders failed to score in the second half as they fell 24-18 to the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday 11 June. Despite the Broncos suffering injuries to key players, they managed to dig deep and shut out Canberra, who showed little in attack and came up with too many errors. Joe Tapine was once against Canberra’s best player with 243 run metres, six offloads, four tackle breaks and one line break assist, while Adam Elliott and Corey Horsburgh were also solid in the middle. Fullback Xavier Savage ran for 236 metres, but had a tough night with a few costly errors, while Jack Wighton and Josh Papalii were below their best after backing up from Origin. The Raiders now sit 11th on the ladder and face the Knights at home this Sunday 19 June.
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Friends of the ANBG: Gang-gang nesting ecology
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Arguably, the residents of Canberra have contributed the most to the scientific and wider understanding of Gang-gang nesting requirements, nest predator and hollow competitor interactions, and breeding timelines and success rate. On Thursday 23 June 12.30pm at the Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette, former CSIRO research officer Chris Davey and former government ecologist Michael Mulvaney will detail the results of this citizen science research by hundreds of Canberrans, and reveal how this research is to be continued with a focus on trying to answer the question why Gang-gang numbers in the Canberra area have been stable over the last 30 years, where in most other places they have suffered significant declines. The contribution that observations of Gang-gangs feeding in the Gardens has and continues to be made re understanding Gang-gang diet will also be outlined. Cost: Gold coin donation. Bookings via www.friendsanbg.org.au/calendar then click on this talk and its booking link.
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Enjoy German sausages, snacks, cakes, deli, arts, crafts, charity stalls and more at the German Market Day, Sunday 19 June 9am-1pm at Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave, Narrabundah. Free entry. More info: 6295 9853.
VIEW Club Tuggeranong Evening: The next meeting will be on Wednesday 22 June 6.30pm at the Town Centre Vikings Club, Greenway. Club meals available. A guest speaker will attend. New members welcome. More info: Dianne 0418 694 800.
CWA Canberra Day Branch: The club will host an International Lunch Day with Latvian theme on Friday 1 July 12.30pm at our rooms, 8 Barry Drive, Civic. Cost: $15 for two courses. RSVP to Terry via cwacanberra@gmail.com by 24 June.
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Mid-Winter Sale @ St Ninian’s
Hosted by the Hawker Men’s Shed, the next Hawker Community Repair Café will be held on Sunday 19 June 10.30am-1.30pm at Hawker softball grounds, Walhollow Street. Volunteer fixers will teach repair techniques and help community members to fix items to prevent them going to landfill. We repair toys, small timber furniture, bicycles, lawnmowers, clothing, electronics and gadgets, and sharpen tools. Entry by gold coin donation; www.hawkermensshed.com.au
Indoor winter sale on Saturday 25 June 9am-1pm includes: treasures, jewellery, winter clothing, craft, books, DVDs, CDs, white elephant, plants & produce, jams & relishes and more. Cash sales only. Morning tea of scones and slices will be available. At St Ninian’s Uniting Church, cnr Mouat and Brigalow Streets, Lyneham.
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Kippax Uniting Church Marketplace Kippax Uniting Church Marketplace is back Saturday 18 June 8am-12pm, cnr Luke St and Hardwick Cres, Holt. Individual stallholders are welcome to sell their wares, and the focus in the hall this month is pre-loved puzzles, games, treasures, art, knick-knacks, jewellery. Donations can be delivered on Friday 17 June. For information and stall bookings, email kippax.marketplace@gmail.com
Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation every Wednesday 6-7pm throughout July, August, September and October at Erindale Neighbourhood Centre, Comrie Street, Wanniassa. More info: Frank 6257 2057.
Black Mountain Oral History Project
Back by popular demand, experience delicious Ukrainian food and beautiful culture at the Ukrainian Dinner and Concert on Saturday 25 June 5-8pm at the Ukrainian Catholic Centre, 82 Archibald Street, Lyneham. Enjoy a buffet dinner and a concert of Ukrainian music and dance while helping the Ukrainian people in defending their freedom. Win some amazing prizes or purchase a beautiful painting at an auction. You will also be able to buy Ukrainian merchandise and food to take home with you. All proceeds will go to trusted charities helping the Ukrainian people in their fight against the Russian aggression. BYO alcohol. Tickets via Eventbrite.
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In 2021, the Friends of Black Mountain began a project to record the oral histories of several people who have had significant involvement with Black Mountain since its declaration as a nature reserve in 1970, aiming to celebrate and preserve their legacy in its conservation. On Wednesday 22 June 11.30am at the Theatrette, Australian National Botanic Gardens, Dr Mary Hutchison will introduce the aims and methods of oral history practice and present initial insights drawn from the progress of interviews to date. RSVP: Email your name and phone number to friendsofblackmountain@gmail.com or phone Linda (0437 298 711) or Julie (6251 6972).
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Rosemary Blemings led a team that wrote leaflets for self-guided walks on Black Mountain.
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Local couple Vanessa Brettell This year, the social enterprise has and Hannah Costello have built a boosted its staff to 14 women and are sanctuary in Strathnairn in Café slowly and surely handing over the Stepping Stone, and it should be culinary reins, “focusing on getting number one on your weekend list. their own dishes on the menu, as their Like entering another world confidence grows,” says Vanessa. from the Ginninderry display I ordered their sticky chai (which village, you can easily imagine will have me coming back), layered finding this hidden gem on a road carrot cake, and the house-favourite trip through the countryside. It burnt butter choc chip cookies. has something for everyone: I was looked after by Yasmin, a • An art café in a historical Hazara woman, who’s coming up location? Check. on 18 months at Stepping Stone. • Sustainable, vegetarian food that “Two years ago, I came to everyone can enjoy? Check. Australia with my mother, sister, and • Excellent coffee and chai? Check. brother, sponsored by my father,” she • Hospitality with a told me. “When I was one year old, we heart? Hard check. went from Afghanistan to Pakistan, “I think a lot of people in Canberra because it was too dangerous for want to do good and look for Hazara people. Except, when we businesses or organisations to reached Pakistan, it also wasn’t safe. support,” says co-owner Vanessa. “My father came here first, seeking “Being able to just come out here asylum, about 13 years ago. He could for breakfast or lunch, and know never come back to Pakistan.” they’re creating a positive impact… For over a decade, Yasmin’s father I think that really sent home the money resonates with a he made from work This café is lot of Canberrans.” as a cleaner, working important, and there Stepping at a restaurant, and Stone employs eventually as an Uber should be more migrant and driver, until his family businesses like it in refugee women, could join him. Australia. It’s very preferencing “My first thought special to me. those with low of Canberra was levels of English, that there is civility no formal qualifications, and a need for all humans. All the people for flexible hours around school are treated the same,” she told and family responsibilities. me. “It is very peaceful.” “We really try to target the Yasmin found out about Stepping population who would otherwise Stone while studying at Navitas, struggle to enter the workforce.” from a Hazara friend working at Offering two bites of the feelgood the café alongside her daughter. cherry, Stepping Stone runs on a In early 2020, she found herself sustainable kitchen that sources on the porch of Strathnairn local produce, altering its weekly Homestead, worried and scared specials around surplus produce after a year of fruitless job search. from the community garden. Fortunately, what she initially
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Café Stepping Stone at Strathnairn is an art café and sustainable kitchen with something for everyone.
loved about Canberra, went tenfold for Stepping Stone. “There are staff here from many different countries, Muslim, non-Muslim, and everyone is treated the same. Everyone is a friend.” This Ramadan, Stepping Stone hosted an event for Iftar where Yasmin, her mother and sister helped feed 120 members of the community who were breaking fast, to huge success. “Canberra is good to everyone, but there is room to be better. That’s why this place [Stepping Stone] is special.” The peacefulness of the café builds on Strathnairn Arts Centre’s three decades of offering Canberrans a quick escape from the rapidly developing city. The interiors of Stepping Stone display exhibitions that change monthly, a third display room on top of the Woolshed and Gallery. One of the artist’s horses live on the storybook surrounds. Ten languages total are shared among the staff, including Mon, Thai, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Arabic, and Spanish. The latter is spoken by Vanessa and Hannah, who began the social enterprise in Cartagena, Colombia, before relocating to Vanessa’s hometown during the pandemic. The couple met working in a pub in London, both having worked in hospitality since high school. “It was something we both knew,
and it became the tool to create social impact,” says Hannah. “Colombia we very much did off our own backs, whereas coming back here anyone and everyone has put their hand up to help.” Their total turnaround of landing in Australia, and opening in Strathnairn, was about eight weeks – to which the couple credits the support of Strathnairn Arts Centre and Mill House Ventures. “In Canberra, the wealthy people are very wealthy, but there is a lot of inequality and it’s hard to know how to help, particularly when you’re not in those circles,” says Vanessa. “Coming to Stepping Stone can be an easy way that helps so much.” “In my country, only men and boys work, not women,” says Yasmin. “It is not allowed. But studying, going to college, or having a job, that should be important. It’s good for our health, and our minds. “When I first came here, I looked everywhere for a job. The first thing they ask is, ‘Do you have experience?’ But since I did not, I was never successful. How can I get experience if you don’t hire me?” Today, Yasmin is Stepping Stone’s front of house barista, hooking regulars on her coffee. She invites Canberrans to experience Stepping Stone for themselves. “Come visit, because our coffee is good,” she smiles. “Very good.” - Anja de Rozario canberraweekly.com.au
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Connection continues at the National Museum of Australia until 9 October. Images supplied.
Indigenous artist Sarrita King showcasing her connection to country at the National Museum of Australia.
Connection: An immersive journey through sky, land, and water country The company that brought Van Gogh Alive to the capital now returns with a world first – Connection: Songlines from Australia’s First Peoples in a spectacular immersive experience at the National Museum of Australia. Connection is a breathtaking exploration of the rich culture of our Indigenous Australians, the experience stimulating your senses of sight, sound, and smell to create a feeling of belonging. For roughly 35 minutes, visitors are transported to the red desert sands of land country, the fishing waters of water country, or caught in the storms of sky country. The original artworks by some of Australia’s foremost Indigenous artists, including Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Albert Namatjira, and Lin Onus, fill the room with colour and light while powerful indigenous voices like Gurrumul, Archie Roach and Yothu Yindi resonate through the space. Indigenous faces and bodies move through the screens as they welcome the audience to their country. While the exhibition hall brims with rich colour and sound, the smaller touches create the atmosphere. Scents of the Australian outback, such as lemon myrtle and wattle seed, waft in the air. Short 28
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sharp flashes of light take you to the lightning events in sky country. Videos of ants returning to their colonies on land country. The creativity, thought, and hard work that went into creating this experience is evident in every moment. One of the artists whose work is featured in the experience is Gurindji woman, Sarrita King, from Sky country in the Top End. King’s work includes paintings from her lightning series inspired by the storms that fill the sky during the Northern Territory’s wet season. “They put it so well with the sound; it’s not just the imagery. It’s that feeling of that big energy I grew up with. It actually brings you to my balcony as a small child with the whole sky lighting up and just feeling alive.” King has always been inspired by the weather events of the Top End; painting them reinforces her connection to country, particularly to her father who always encouraged her to be honest in what she was feeling when painting. “It’s funny because people don’t come to the Territory in the wet because it’s when cyclones come through. If I was away from Darwin, I would need to be home at that time of
year because I just lived and breathed on that energy.” Connection to family and ancestors plays an important role in both the exhibition and King’s works. A number of paintings from her ancestor series are also featured. The series began as a connection back to people after the passing of her father and grew from there to works that reflect her ancestors watching over the land. “For me, it’s everything I grew up loving, and now to see them in this format I think that people will feel that energy and they will connect with that depth of ancestors when they’re immersed in this experience.” King spoke of how she was excited to bring her own children to the experience, so they could feel the deep connection to “who we are, who we were and who we’ll never forget”. Aboriginal arts specialist Adam Knight is one of the main curators of the exhibition and, like all those involved, his passion for the project shone through when talking about what it means to see all of the elements come together. “The opportunity, I believe to fulfill a promise to the artists I used to deal with when I was young, some of the people who gave me everything, this
is a way to honour them,” he said. Knight is committed to seeing the experience continue to grow and evolve, eager to include more Indigenous artists. Although he understands why some of the artists he approached were reluctant to have their art displayed in a digital format, he’s hoping they might change their minds after seeing the experience. While silence can be beautiful, Connection needs to be shown in a multi-sensory medium that stimulates the body as whole. Knight knew it was crucial to include First Nation voices, especially through song. “The music is a really big part of the show, it creates sense of being in community. That’s how they often paint, I’ll go into a community and see the ladies sitting around painting and they’ll all be singing the song related to their painting. It’s one of the best things you’ll ever see in your life.” First stop, Canberra; Knight is hoping the exhibition will tour the country and the world. The NMA has committed to dedicating all earnings from the experience to furthering its Indigenous programs. Experience Connection at the National Museum of Australia until 9 October. Costs apply; nma.gov.au - Jessica Cordwell
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Book talk Your local, independent bookshop in Kingston Canberra’s newest independent bookshop - stocking a large range of quality new books for readers of all ages.
This week, Michael Popple highlights three impressive novels from across the genres. You can find more of Michael’s reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com Blood Sugar by Sascha Rothchild Trapeze, $32.99
Ruby Simon is many things: wife, successful psychologist, animal lover and, significantly, a murderer. After her first killing at age five, Ruby has dabbled with the occasional murder throughout her complicated life. Now, the police are investigating the deaths of four people close to her. However, she only killed three of them, and the death she is innocent of may be the one that takes her down. Rothchild comes out swinging with this impressive and highly entertaining debut. Featuring a surprisingly relatable protagonist, this intense, moving, and humorous thriller is exceedingly addictive, making you fall in love with its unique style. Highly recommended.
Star Wars: Brotherhood by Mike Chen Del Rey, $32.99
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Following Attack of the Clones, the Clone Wars between the Republic and the Separatists is in its early stages. When a massive explosion devastates a neutral planet, it falls to Obi-Wan Kenobi to investigate. Forced to contend with a sinister Separatist agent, Kenobi finds himself in trouble, especially when Anakin Skywalker arrives on the scene. This is a brilliant Star Wars tie-in novel from Chen, who expertly examines one of the most intriguing periods of the franchise. Focused on its Jedi protagonists, Brotherhood is loaded with action and touching character moments that will appeal to all Star Wars fans.
Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist Voyager, $39.99
After the raid on Beran’s Hill, Marquensas is in chaos as the inhabitants prepare for a greater attack. As Baron Dumarch rallies his troops, a vengeful Declan Smith attempts to obtain the weapons they need. Meanwhile, Hava has become a notorious pirate, using her attacks to uncover their hidden foes. However, everything may lie with Hatushaly, who needs to master his family’s potent fire magic to save the world. Feist ends his latest fantasy trilogy in a big way with Master of Furies. A compelling and exciting high fantasy adventure focused on some great characters, it is well worth reading.
Canberra Weekly competition winners The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: The Sound of Music family pass: K Morioka, Campbell. Saltwater Picnic Co. rug: D Asker, Fadden; R Doblinger, Karabar. Goliath Games bundle: K Ferguson-Hoy, Kambah; J Harman, Kambah. The Chelsea Detective DVD: L Harden, Campbell; L Curtis, Gungahlin; T Monson, Fadden; W Virtue, Forde; G Kispeti, McKellar; J Bateson, O’Connor; M Tee, Palmerston; P Bayliss, Goulburn; A Lalor, Calwell; S Counsel, Narrabundah.
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Now showing Jurassic World: Dominion (M) Four years after the events of Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom, dinosaurs now roam the earth. Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) and Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) must rescue human clone Maisie Lockwood (Isabella Sermon) from the clutches of BioSyn Genetics, while over in regional America, giant locusts engineered by BioSyn have appeared, threatening the world’s food supply. Enter paleobotanist Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern), who quickly recruits Dr Alan Grant (Sam Neil) to join her in heading to BioSyn to get a DNA sample of their locusts for proof of the conspiracy. The movie serves as the sixth instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise, the final film in the Jurassic World trilogy, and the conclusion to the storyline that started nearly 30 years ago. Along the way, the Jurassic Park/World formula has been
set, complete with a set of tropes ready to be ticked off. Once again, a child in peril needs to be saved by parental figures in an environment filled with dinosaurs headed by a new, apex dino. Here, however, giant locusts serve as the major obstacle, which is nonsensical in a world literally filled with other dangers. Legacy characters serve to ground the shenanigans somewhat. However, the new characters are still superhuman. Long gone are the expert anticipation and stakes Steven Spielberg brought to proceedings way back when. Verdict: Although a ridiculous story, the movie has some amazinglooking action sequences and dinos, which is what the target audience really cares about! 1.5 stars. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net Viewed at Dendy Canberra
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The National Portrait Gallery’s art handlers have chosen their favourite works from the soon-to-land Darling Portrait Prize and National Photographic Portrait Prize exhibitions. Both winning artists have been awarded $2,000 from IAS Fine Art Logistics. Jane Allan has been awarded the 2022 Darling Portrait Prize Art Handlers’ Award for her portrait of her carer, Warren, in Weight of the Mind’s Periapt 2021. Allan’s portrait uses industrial shapes and earthy tones to depict her unsung hero; Warren is Allan’s primary carer, a former maths and science lecturer, and best friend to his 23-year-old Burmese cat. Cordy in the Clouds by Adam Haddrick took home the 2022 National Photographic Portrait Prize Art Handlers’ Award. Cordy, whose name translates to ‘Spirit of the sunrise’ in the language of the Tjungundi people of Far North Queensland, is an Indigenous elder. Haddrick noted the clouds hadn’t been around for weeks but made a point of stopping by for this mesmerising portrait of Cordy. As prize season continues, the winner of the Darling Portrait Prize will be announced 24 June, while the winner of the National Photographic Portrait Prize will be announced 1 July. The winning entries can be seen at the National Portrait Gallery from 25 June to 9 October; portrait.gov.au
Significant Others, a love story captured in art The National Gallery of Australia is temporarily home to Rauschenberg & Johns: Significant Others exhibition. In 1950s New York, the height of the abstract expression movement, same-sex relationships are still illegal. For seven years, young artists Robert
Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns are in a relationship, one that would change the world of art. Not wanting to expose their love for each other through their work, the two men created their own secret dialogue with their art. The pair incorporated everyday objects, signs and media into their pieces in a new Avant Garde style, which would stay with them after the relationship ended. Jump to the late 1960s, long after the pair had split, the men played an important role in the revival of printmaking in the US. Their experiments with printmaker Kenneth Taylor created pieces in lithography and screenprint that still tour the world. Work from both periods can be seen in this exhibition. See the love story at the National Gallery of Australia until 30 October; nga.gov.au
$100k boost to Canberra screen scene Seven screen projects from the Canberra region have received a cash injection from Screen Canberra and artsACT over the past fiscal year. The funding awarded from the ACT Screen Arts Fund (ACTSAF) has gone towards helping a range of up-and-coming creatives move their screen-based projects further in their development stages. A documentary, feature film, and comedy series are some of the projects to have recently received funding from Screen Canberra on behalf of the ACT Government, in a bid to see a vibrant screen industry in the capital. Former ANU student and Canberra based Nepali artist and film maker Praidnik Awasthi received funding for his new animated film Marionettes and the Virtue of a Lotus Flower. Projects can apply for funding via screencanberra.com.au
Bringing Byron Bay to the Capital: Boho Luxe Markets Locals longing for the carefree lifestyle of up north are in for a treat when the Boho Luxe Market and Boho Luxe Bride hit the capital this weekend, 17-19 June. Founder Dani Djokic grew tired of the regular market circuits which offered no music, inspiration, or atmosphere, so she decided to create her own. The first Boho Luxe Market was held in Melbourne over a single day back in 2017 and right away Djokic knew they were something special. Now the three-day event is heading to four cities across the nation, Canberra being the latest to make the list. Djokic has worked hard to perfect an atmosphere which nourishes mind, body and soul. EPIC will house the markets here in Canberra from Friday night. Guests who arrive shortly
after opening that evening will be welcomed with a free sound healing. The musical practice hopes to relax guests and help set the vibe for the experience. Free sound healings will also be occurring on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Live drumming performances greet guests as they approach the building on Saturday and Sunday. Once inside, the bohemian market springs to life. Those looking to feed their soul will find peace in the psychic and wellbeing area, with interstate psychics offering readings all weekend. While those looking to feed their stomachs can head to the picnic and glamping section to indulge in offerings from local food trucks. Inspiration is bountiful for the boho bride with stallholders showcasing wedding dresses,
Boho Luxe Market and Boho Luxe Bride make their Canberra debut at Exhibition Park on 17-19 June. Image supplied.
intricate jewellery, a display tipi, and set-ups for brides wanting to add those extra bohemian touches to their special day. Hands-on workshops are available to book, with kids invited to a free Macrame workshop on
Saturday morning and a dream catcher workshop on Sunday. – Jessica Cordwell The Boho Luxe Market and Boho Luxe Bride will run on 17-19 June at Exhibition Park. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
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SIGNIFICANT OTHERS: Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns collapsed the distinction between life and art with their New York love story, at the National Gallery of Australia until 30 October; nga.gov.au CONNECTION: An immersive journey through indigenous culture at the National Museum of Australia, until 9 October; nma.gov.au MIXING ROOM GALLERY: Eggpicnic, a Canberrabased conservation-focused design studio brings Australian wildlife to life in their Between me and you exhibition at Thor’s Hammer, Griffith, until 16 July; thors.com.au ECLECTIC ENSEMBLE: A collection of works by Rosemary Brock at the Kyeema Gallery, Hall, until 10 July; capitalwines.com.au VIVALDI’S SEASONS: Stephanie Schute explores the interactions of colours and mathematics inspired by Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, at ANCA Gallery, Dickson, until 19 June; anca.net.au MOAD: Home to a host of exhibitions, such as: Democracy DNA; Statement: Jack Green’s Paintings; and Behind the Lines 2021, at Old Parliament House. Free entry; bookings encouraged. KIPPAX MARKETPLACE: Indoor market to run 3rd Saturday of every month, 8am-12pm, at Kippax Uniting Church Community Centre; free entry. CANBERRA GLASSWORKS: Welcomes two new exhibitions Annette Blair’s quietly spoken and Kate Nixon’s On Reflection, Canberra Glassworks, Kingston, 15 June- 14 August; canberraglassworks.com BOHO LUXE MARKETS: Experience a weekend filled with glamping tents, kombis, music, art, fashion, jewellery, entertainment, amazing food and a dedicated psychic and wellbeing area, at EPIC, 17-19 June; www.boholuxemarket.com THE NAKED MAGICIANS: Are bringing their naughty show to Canberra Theatre Centre for
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the final time ever, two nights only, 17-18 June; nakedmagicians.com TWILIGHT TALES: Canberra Youth Orchestra presents a sensory music experience, combining lighting and classic symphonies for an evening straight out of a fairy tale, at Belconnen Arts Centre, Friday 17 June 7pm; belcoarts.com.au MICHAELA BURGER - A MIGRANT’S SON: A musical performance celebrating one of Australia’s most colourful times, the arrival of the Greeks, 17-18 June, Tuggeranong Arts Centre; tuggeranongarts.com
CANBERRA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The Chamber Classic series returns with a performance of Brahms’ Piano Trio at Albert Hall, Yarralumla, Sunday 19 June 2pm; cso.org.au TWENTY MINUTES WITH THE DEVIL: This new work by Luis Gómez Romero and Desmond Manderson explores injustice and power, at The Street, City West, 18-25 June; thestreet.org.au MATERIAL PURPOSE: An experimental exhibition that aims to involve community members in the creation process with four local artists, at the ANCA gallery, Dickson, 22 June-17 July; anca.net.au WESLEY MUSIC CENTRE: Linus Lee performs classical compositions inspired by once exotic countries in Tunes from Far Away, 22 June; Canberra’s finest young organ players in concert on 23 June; wesleycanberra.org.au LIVE BABY LIVE - INXS TRIBUTE SHOW: Takes you back to a time when rock n roll ruled, live in the National Arboretum Canberra Village Centre, 24 June; stickytickets.com.au/C3B8E
PIALLIGO ESTATE: Indulge in oozing cheese at Racelette night on Friday, or grab some mimosas at Sunday’s bottomless brunch, 17-19 June; thepialligoestate.com.au
THE SOUND OF MUSIC: An encore run of Queanbeyan Players’ production of this muchloved musical, at The Q Theatre, Queanbeyan, 24 June-3 July; theq.net.au
XAVIER RUDD: Brings the celebration of his 10th studio album Jan Juc Moon to Canberra Theatre, Saturday 18 June 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au
SAM WALLMAN: Author and comic shows teens and adults how to create your own autobiographical comics at ACT Libraries, 24-26 June. Free, but registration required via librariesact.spydus.com
RAPT IN FELT: A fashion parade featuring statement pieces made by the Canberra Region Feltmakers, at Burns Club and Kambah Scout Hall, Kambah, 18 June 1.30 and 3.30pm; canfelt.org.au STRINGS AND HARP: Musica da Camera and Elizabet Alford perform a program of strings and harp conducted by Lizzy Collier, at Holy Covenant Church, Cook, 18 June 4pm; trybooking.com WESLEY MUSIC CENTRE: A weekend of musical performances, Marcela Fiorillo student recital,
THREE: The Australian Dance Collective brings you three Australian premiere experiences in one show, The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre, 24-25 June; canberratheatrecentre.com.au Send your free entertainment listings to: arts@canberraweekly.com.au with ‘what’s on’ in the subject field. Deadline is 10 days prior to Thursday edition date.
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“Great style comes from great curiosity about yourself,” says the world’s most fashionable centennial, Iris Apfel. Maximalism is the aesthetic of excess, the ‘more is more’ mentality that shrugs off critics and is determined to explore. WITH FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO
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In 2022, the term ‘fashion icon’ is tossed around like a Chapstick in a Neverfull. Perhaps no one in New York is more worthy of the title than Iris Apfel. In her 20s, she worked as a copywriter for Women’s Wear Daily earning $15 a week. After marrying husband, Carl Apfel, the pair launched a textile firm that sourced rare European fabrics, working for nine different US presidents. In 2005, she centred the Rara Avis (Rare Bird) exhibit at the Met, which was the museum’s first time showcasing clothing based on a non-designer. Finally, three years before her 100th birthday, Iris signed with global modelling agency, IMG. Where maximalism is a trend for some, it’s a way of life for Iris, who famously said, “When the fun goes out of dressing, you might as well be dead.” WITH BEAUTY AND FASHION EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO
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The style maven switched out her iconic thick black circle frames for a bright teal pair at the 2021 Accessories Council Excellence Awards.
Iris’s go-to look is a voluminous coat paired with extremely layered accessories, as seen at the Holiday House Opening Night Benefit, honouring her life.
In 2021, the New York Post named Iris “this season’s It Girl” coinciding with the release of her iconic handbag collection that year, officially launching Iris into ‘designer’ status.
Even when opting for black and white, Iris incorporates bright pops of colour into her outfits, as “Colour can raise the dead”.
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What we’re talking about All the latest in fashion, health and beauty. What the Sh*t: Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, $31.69, The Book Cow.
Local lawyer Tatiana Lim will launch her selfpublished book, What the Sh*t, Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, at Kingston’s Book Cow this Sunday 19 June. The 24-year-old Canberran first started experiencing the painful symptoms of IBS in late 2018, diagnosed in 2019. Faced with a lifelong chronic illness with no known cause or solution, Tatiana’s daily life, like so many others, was completely thrown. In her search
for a book that steps through someone’s journey learning to live with IBS, Tatiana was vexed to only find cookbooks. After losing employment during the pandemic, she took writing the book into her own hands. What the Sh*t includes chapters on misdiagnosis and naturopathy, travelling with IBS, and the future of medical advancements, “a perfect mix of my own story, answers to questions I always had, and interesting scientific studies,” says the author. EnChroma Inc. – creator of glasses for colour blindness – is coming to Australia. Colour blindness affects over a million Australians, causing them to see only an estimated 10
per cent of hues and shades. The Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney is the first Australian organisation to offer the glasses to the public. Museum guests who are red-green colour blind can borrow EnChroma glasses to experience exhibitions. The glasses are available for purchase at enchroma.com.au, starting at $325. To celebrate the launch, EnChroma is offering glasses up to $150 off. Anaconda is partnering with Australian snow gear brand, XTM Performance, for the seventh Heat the Homeless appeal this winter. With an estimated 116,000 homeless Australians across the country, the appeal urges the community to donate their quality, pre-loved snow jackets to help warm those in need. Since the appeal was founded in 2016, over 20,000 snow jackets have been donated to less-fortunate Australians who are sleeping rough. As they have since 2017, Anaconda stores across the nation will act as collection points
Anaconda is collecting pre-loved winter gear to help clothe homeless Australians.
for pre-loved jackets with donations distributed to the homeless via a network of approximately 2,000 charities. Those without pre-loved ski-gear but still wishing to donate can purchase a new waterproof jacket from Anaconda to be added directly to the collection. All items are required to be in a clean and good condition; as a general rule, if you wouldn’t wear it, please don’t give it. To learn more, visit xtm.com.au/ pages/heat-the-homeless
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The many dimensions of wellness Maybe you’re familiar with this scenario, you don’t feel well: maybe you’re always tired, or you have digestive issues and sleep quality is poor, and so on. You go and get some blood tests, but they all come back clear. On one hand that’s good news, except that doesn’t leave you with any real clues for solving your health concerns. What you do know is that your body is trying to tell you something. Perhaps it’s time to consider the question more broadly? To gain some insight try giving yourself a score out of 10 for each element of wellbeing below with 10/10 being optimal. Physical wellbeing: You eat nutritious food, stay hydrated and exercise or move your body daily. It feels good to be in your body, no habitual aches and pains, your digestion is perfect, you sleep soundly
and wake feeling rested. If this is you, give yourself 10/10. Emotional wellbeing: If you’re regularly experiencing difficult emotional states like anger, frustration, depression, or anxiety, give yourself a low score here. Keep in mind it’s healthy to experience a wide range of emotional states, even the difficult ones, but you just don’t want to feel stuck in those unwanted emotional states for prolonged periods. Occupation wellbeing: If you absolutely love what you do and work in a supportive environment, you score high here. If work is boring, excessively stressful, or deeply unfulfilling and you can’t wait for the day to finish, give yourself a low score. Spiritual wellbeing: Do you regularly take time away from all
your worldly tasks and cares to make space for moments of peace, stillness, and bliss? There are many ways to nourish your spirit from spending time in nature, talking to God, meditating, or simply taking a moment to ‘be’ rather than ‘do’. Social wellbeing: Is your home life nourishing, supportive and uplifting? Are you regularly laughing, hugging, sharing stories, meals and company with the people that you love, or do you feel isolated and alone, disconnected from your community, family or friends? Intellectual wellbeing: Have you got time and space to nourish your thinking mind? Whether that be stimulating discussions or debates with colleagues or friends, cracking a difficult cryptic crossword, or studying or learning in a field you’re passionate about.
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Author Natalie Walton says lighting helps to define a space, imbue it with personality, and add a sculptural form.
‘Dine in style’ with Natalie Walton “The art of creating a beautiful home” all comes down to style, says interior designer and stylist Natalie Walton. In her latest book, Natalie breaks down styling barriers to teach readers how to find your unique, personal style. Revealing tips and tricks of the trade, CW shares an extract from this timeless book to show how to enhance and transform your home dining space. WITH HOME EDITOR, ABBEY HALTER
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The dining room is where we come together as a family and connect with friends and loved ones. However, it is often neglected when it comes to making the most of our home. It doesn’t need to be as hard-working and functional as a kitchen, yet this space is where we gather when the meal is ready. This is where we sit down and relax, break bread, and make memories. It is often the room that bookends our day and is an important touchpoint in our lives. The dining room is also where we entertain and host many of the most important celebrations of family and community life and is the backdrop to hospitality and generosity. We can learn to elevate this important space. Increasingly, the dining table is also where we work and build businesses and livelihoods. It can oscillate from the busyness of family life to a quiet spot to pause before the day starts, or at its end with a warm drink and reflective mind. How we create this most important space comes down to what we value most.
Embracing a neutral palette can help subdue the space. Add a mix of lighting sources for ambience – a table lamp on the sideboard, candles on the table. Be attentive to the view from each seat and ensure there’s something to create interest from every vantage point – an artwork, a display, a window, a plant, or a floral arrangement.
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The architecture of the space informs how best to enhance your dining area. If your table is positioned near windows or glass doors to the outside, avoid competing with the greenery of outdoors. Light bouncing off branches and leaves can create a busy backdrop so consider keeping it simple inside.
A table display doesn’t need to be overly fussy to create a beautiful moment. Books, bowl, candles, ceramics, flowers, fruit, and plants all contribute towards the ambience. Focus on a few key pieces and build the layers as you would for any vignette, introducing a mix of heights, forms, and textures.
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The dining room is often the space that bookends our day, says author and stylist, Natalie Walton.
Create intimacy Pendant lights are an impactful decorating device, creating a focal point and a sense of intimacy. While they lift the eye upwards and make a room feel more impressive, rugs can help anchor the space, making it warm and inviting. Dark walls, warm textures, and earthy tones all contribute towards an intimate feeling. In winter, add felt seatpads or sheepskin rugs to chairs for warmth. When warm weather returns, swap candles for fresh blooms from the garden and arrange seasonal fruit en masse in large ceramic or wooden bowls.
This is an edited extract from Style: The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home by Natalie Walton published by Hardie Grant Books, RRP $60. Photography by Chris Warnes.
Work within a constrained colour palette to keep it cohesive. Contain everything on a large rustic chopping board or tray if you prefer to move the display at mealtimes.
Work zones Many successful businesses have started at the family dining table. If you don’t have space for a separate home office, your dining room is probably performing a double duty. Integrate beautiful furniture
with storage possibilities that allow you to hide away device and office equipment when not in use. A sideboard or cabinet can perform this function and recede seamlessly into the room. Opt for comfortable chairs or add cushions. Use baskets as low-maintenance storage to corral office supplies, allowing you to transition easily from daytime work to evening meals. Benches and stools can double as places to store reference books, too.
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The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home. Canberra pet brand, Mila Meets Koda, creates tennis ball solution Are you a dog parent who’s sick of carrying around gross, slobbery tennis balls? Mila Meets Koda has an ingenious solution for you! Their latest design, the tennis ball holder, is attachable to your dog’s lead, a belt, or even their matching vegan leather treat bags. Owner of Mila Meets Koda, Maigan Fowler, says her inspiration for the design comes from her Staffy, Koda, who is “completely ball obsessed” and she needed to “fi nd a solution to carrying a wet tennis ball in her pocket!” See the full range at www.milameetskoda.com.au
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Inner North designer home O’Connor 54 Clianthus Street Opulence and glamour drape every inch of this O’Connor abode. Nestled in a beautiful tree-lined street, this home’s top hallmarks include the gorgeous established gardens, custom wrought iron staircase with Italian marble, and French-style balconies with panoramic views. This rare residence boasts five large bedrooms, four expansive bathrooms, and oversized living proportions with an abundance of entertaining areas, soaring ceilings, and a massive foyer. Agents Maree and Megan Van Arkel say their favourite elements of this property are the location, the quality of the build, the amount of natural light, and the alfresco areas. They describe the home as elegant and grand, and they absolutely love that the lucky new owners be walking distance to shops, schools, and the Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve. Just 10 years old, this impressive home features solid Sydney blue gum timber flooring, solid Jarrah timber 42
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kitchen, Calcutta marble in the kitchen and bathrooms, porcelain tiles in the entrance, family rooms, and bathroom, and stunning sandstone pavers outside. Enjoy the in-ground concrete pool that includes gas heating, Miele kitchen appliances, in-slab heating, sixcar garage with remote and internal access, and the stainless steel outdoor entertaining kitchen. Boasting city convenience with leafy views, this state-of-the-art home is perfect for families and entertainers alike.
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under the hammer
$1,430,000
6 Echidna Street, Throsby
$1,860,000 Canberry
6 Selection Street, Lawson
$1,598,000 Hive
60 Carolyn Jackson Drive, Jerrabomberra
$1,560,000 Ward
10 & 10A Guerin Place, Chisholm
$1,555,000 McIntyre
10 Buderim Place, Palmerston
$1,430,000 McGrath
314 Goyder Street, Narrabundah
$1,310,000 Ward
9 Baldwinson Street, Taylor
$1,270,000 Impact
12 Anakie Court, Ngunnawal
$1,220,000 Impact
36 Maconochie Crescent, Oxley
$1,210,000 Independent
5 John Winter Street, Gungahlin
$1,175,000 Impact
15 Dame Zara Street, Gungahlin
$1,139,000 Auction Advantage
7 Keppel Street, Harrison
$1,120,000 Stone
2/110 Eggleston Crescent, Chifley
$1,070,000 Luton
242 Beasley Street, Farrer
$1,010,000 Hayman Partners
9 Foley Place, Holt
$977,000
LJ Hooker
9 Glencross Street, Chisholm
$975,000
Solely
2/71 Blamey Crescent, Campbell
$950,000
Home by Holly
G06/1 Boolee Street, Reid
$935,000
Property Collective
1006/19 Marcus Clarke Street, City
$927,500
Boris
29 Perrott Street, Taylor
$921,500
Canberry
6/26 Eungella Street, Duffy
$900,000
Home by Holly
19/7 Sydney Avenue, Barton
$869,000
Luton
16 Porteous Crescent, Theodore
$835,000
Maloneys
7 Thomas Royal Gardens, Queanbeyan East
$820,000
LJ Hooker
LJ Hooker
Palmerston 10 Buderim Place McGrath
12 Rosenthal Street, Campbell 27 Hallen Close, Swinger Hill
$750,000
Home by Holly
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22 Lance Hill Avenue, Dunlop
$747,000
LJ Hooker
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3/136 Morton Street, Crestwood
$735,000
LJ Hooker
87/43 Eastlake Parade, Kingston
$695,000
Purnell
10 Mckivat Close, Gordon
$679,500
Independent
15/34 Christmas Street, Theodore
$675,000
Hodgkinson
9/7 Cameron Road, Queanbeyan
$605,000
Belle
613/2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin
$600,000
Edge
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509/104 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon $530,000
Impact
610/120 Eastern Valley Way, Belconnen $530,000
Independent
11 Yoornie Way, Strathnairn
9/219a Northbourne Avenue, Turner
$510,000
Purnell
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1/3 Clare Burton Crescent, Franklin
$485,000
LJ Hooker
10/5 Hyndes Crescent, Holder
$465,000
Hodgkinson
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165/35 Oakden Street, Greenway
$460,000
Hayman Partners
20/4 Heard Street, Mawson
$455,000
Cream Residential
505/1 Watkin Street, Bruce
$440,000
Independent
3/10 Ipima Street, Braddon
$430,000
LJ Hooker
43/28 Mort Street, Braddon
$427,500
McGrath
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11D Cornelius Street, Coombs
$810,000
Blackshaw
14/17 Mowatt Street, Queanbeyan East $385,000
16/7 Sydney Avenue, Barton
$800,000
Maloneys
58/31 Thynne Street, Bruce
$380,000
Home by Holly
2 Terry Close, Phillip
2/3 Deasey Close, Casey
$795,500
inStyle
24A/17 Uriarra Road, Queanbeyan
$370,000
Blackshaw
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27 Vandyke Street, Crace
$775,000
Agent Team
118/140 Thynne Street, Bruce
$361,000
LJ Hooker
5 Grace Place, Amaroo
$765,000
LJ Hooker
2/38 Isabella Street, Queanbeyan
$225,000
LJ Hooker
Agent
9/17 Pickup Close, Casey
$755,000
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A 1949 classic O’Connor 28 Hakea Crescent A piece of Canberra’s history, 28 Hakea Cresent is a true renovator’s delight with loads of old-fashioned charm and enormous scope for improvement. This spacious property has fantastic bones and the potential to be turned into a delight to behold. With four generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a massive garage, this is a perfect family home in the making. Agent Brian McPherson said the O’Connor abode has “loads of character and atmosphere”. “The best parts of this property
are the garden views throughout the home, the private alfresco that’s great for sitting in the sun, and the spacious main living room,” Mr McPherson said. “The home is an original 1949 classic weatherboard construction with ‘good bones’ and timeless character. Enjoy all year-round comfort – good heating and air conditioning – and there’s great potential for outdoor living. “The location has tree-lined streets, parks and walking trails just around the corner, and a terrific sense of community in
the area. There’re two shopping centres in walking distance, along with schools and churches.” Some of the stylish features of this home include cedar French doors leading to a private timber decked alfresco, new western red cedar windows, a timber galley-style kitchen, an extensive sunroom, gas ducted heating, and a quiet and private garden.
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Elizabeth Lee urges Federal Labor to release CSIRO Ginninderra site An election promise by outgoing Liberal ACT Senator Zed Seselja has been championed by Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee, who has raised a motion in the ACT Legislative Assembly last week calling on all MLAs to back the suggested release of the CSIRO Ginninderra site. Mr Seselja’s promise during his federal re-election campaign was criticised by the ACT Government as being “not a ground-breaking” announcement, which he vehemently denied at the time. Last week, Ms Lee called on all parties in the ACT Legislative Assembly to write to their federal counterparts urging them to support the release of the site to help ease Canberra’s housing market. “Canberrans are doing it tough when it comes to housing, and we must be doing everything we can to help relieve the housing crisis. That is why I am calling on all parties in the Assembly to urge their federal counterparts to release the CSIRO site to the market as soon as possible,” Ms Lee said. “Demand for housing in Canberra, particularly detached housing, is at crisis point, and is not being met by the ACT Labor-Greens Government. Recent land release ballots have seen thousands and thousands of Canberrans apply for a few blocks; with the most recent at Macnamara receiving 1700 entries within hours for just 51 blocks.” If Mr Seselja were to be reelected, he had promised the CSIRO Ginninderra site would be sold off by the end of the year, providing around 2000 blocks of land. Whether the new Labor Government will agree to release
the land for housing in the ACT is still uncertain. ACT Minister for Housing and Suburban Development, Yvette Berry, responded to Ms Lee’s motion in the Assembly but with an amendment, agreeing with the Liberal Leader, but refuting the suggestion the government hasn’t already been pushing for the release. “The government supports the intent of this motion. Ms Lee is calling on the ACT Government to work with the Commonwealth Government to deliver more land for Canberrans. That’s something that we not only agree with, it’s something we have been doing, and will keep doing,” Ms Berry said. “When a sale was considered years ago, we thought about how to ensure the best outcomes for Canberrans, not just about the number of blocks. And even before outgoing Senator Seselja campaigned on releasing the site, the ACT Government was already engaged. “I am personally hopeful that with a renewed Labor Government in Parliament House, we’ll be able to achieve an outcome.” Ms Berry said the ACT Government has been engaged on the site for eight years now, and “a number of directorates” have been advising the CSIRO on a range of matters surrounding planning and infrastructure. “With these amendments to the motion, I look forward to joining the Chief Minister in sending a letter that seeks support from a new Labor Government for releasing the CSIRO site,” she said in the Assembly.
The North Tower at Dickson is set to welcome commercial tenants by the end of the year. Image supplied.
Dickson’s North Tower office block set to welcome tenants this year The burgeoning Inner North commercial and cultural hub of Dickson is set to experience an influx of new tenants by the end of the year when the North Tower office development in the DKSN precinct opens for business. The modern, energy-efficient and thoughtfully-designed building will be in what developers say is Canberra’s first full-offering precinct, immediately adjacent to the Dickson transport interchange. Each floor of office space offers around 492sqm floorplates, an abundance of natural light, and a sweeping north-facing outlook. Colliers director office leasing, Aaron Bruce, said, “Liebke and Co Holdings are excited to introduce North Tower to the marketplace. The group purchased the building off DOMA, knowing they had established a reputation of being committed to creating workspaces that reflect business needs and values. “In particular, Liebke and Co Holdings identified that the design is focused on tenant health and wellbeing and reducing the commercial building’s environmental footprint. “This alone makes DKSN North
Tower an opportunity we think many businesses will be excited by, but there is so much more on offer.” Just four kilometres from the CBD, the five-storey building will be welcoming tenants by the end of the year. Colliers manager office leasing, Caleb Brinton, said, “The North Tower is located immediately adjacent to the Dickson transport interchange, allowing easy access to both Canberra’s light rail and bus networks. “The DKSN development boasts a large mix of amenities, including cafes and restaurants, gym, supermarket, childcare facility, and medical centre, all integrated around a network of green spaces and pedestrian laneways.” Public car spaces along with secure basement parking will be available at the North Tower, along with high-quality facilities. “Available office space in Dickson is virtually non-existent. North Tower provides a not-to be missed opportunity to join in the mix of premium tenants who already call DKSN home, including the ACT Government and a number of other prominent corporate office users,” Mr Bruce said. canberraweekly.com.au
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Combining luxury and spacious design within a highly convenient location, this exquisite double-storey residence offers truly magnificent family living. Located in a highly sought-after street in one of Gungahlin’s most desirable suburbs, 48 Ada Baker Street provides privacy and space to create an opulent oasis only moments from all amenities.
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16 june – 22 june 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
Nicole’s busy daily routine and interest in a variety of artistic roles will alter her public image over coming years. She will gain more stability and strength in her work and may even choose to be a role model in an arena that complements her acting career. She will also be looking at her parental role in a new light, making preparations there to provide a stable forum for her family.
gemini may 22 – jun 21
virgo aug 24 – sept 23
sagittarius nov 23 – dec 21
pisces feB 20 – maR 20
a change of emphasis at work and in your favourite activities may push some relationships into fresh territory. Be patient and embrace new ideas. a key decision regarding personal and financial matters that has been left to simmer will require you to finally decide what you will do.
Be realistic with financial and family plans. negotiations and conversations may be a little tricky this weekend, so avoid arguments as they could escalate quickly. you may be easily influenced, so check the details. tuesday and midweek is a much more encouraging time for key negotiations.
a change of routine this weekend will cast a fresh light on an agreement or a relationship. you’ll enjoy improving your home or environment. Retail therapy will appeal but you may be tempted to overspend. midweek, an upbeat development at work or regarding health will improve your mood.
this weekend you could boost your feel-good factor; a little luxury, a treat and comfort will all appeal. you’ll enjoy a get-together or a trip somewhere beautiful. and, if someone’s plans do not sync with yours, be prepared to find middle ground. midweek, developments will signal progress.
cancer jun 22 – jul 22
libra sept 24 – oct 23
capricorn dec 22 – jan 20
aries maR 21 – apR 20
this weekend a new approach to people and finances will work well, as people you have counted on may reveal fresh plans, putting a key venture up for a review. avoid jumping to conclusions. as the sun enters cancer on tuesday, relationships, romance and socialising will ramp up.
a practical approach will be invaluable, as you’ll sidestep needless arguments and avoid being caught in other people’s issues. a change of emphasis financially and with shared duties may push interpersonal dynamics into fresh territory. Be patient and innovative for best results.
this weekend’s events will take some of the mystery out of recent developments as you will find out where you stand, enabling you to be more proactive. Romance will appeal. just avoid gambling this weekend, both financially and emotionally. next Wednesday is a good time to talk.
a change of routine, a fresh interest and the chance to connect with someone you admire will be inspiring. you may even experience a boost in status or your career. news may be a turning point at work or financially. a situation with an organisation or friend is best dealt with carefully.
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a key decision may come to a head this weekend, and you must finally decide what you will do, especially regarding a shared duty, project or relationship. While a change of circumstance may appear challenging, you can attain a more stable platform. avoid overspending; you’ll regret it.
While a difference of values with someone may be challenging, you will enter a more stable phase by avoiding arguments. you’ll enjoy romance, the arts, film and dance this weekend, but you must avoid overindulging. midweek next week is a good time for discussing shared duties.
much of your focus will revolve around a key personal or domestic investment. developments are best viewed through a sympathetic lens, as opposed to being argumentative. for some, this weekend will be about boosting your self-esteem. good news midweek will boost your mood.
upbeat developments socially and with a friend or organisation will take your mind off matters that create discord. Rest assured, you will overcome a difference of opinion. take action to boost your enjoyment in life. a key project, work or health matter will merit careful attention.
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Trades & Services Guide INDEX
ARBORIST
Air Conditioning/Heating
70
Arborist
70
Bathrooms & Kitchens
70
Bathroom Maintenance
70
Bathroom Renovations
70
Carpenters & Joiners
71
Carpet Laying
71
Crane Hire & Car Removal
71
Decks
71
Electrical
71
Fencing
71
Gardening
71
Gutter Cleaning
72
COMPLETE TREE SERVICES
Hair Dressers
72
REMOVAL, PRUNING, HEDGING
Handyman
72
Home Renovations
72
Expertise in power-line clearing, pruning, optimizing form and function with a clean finish.
Lawns & Turf
72
Locksmiths
72
Mechanics
72
Painting
72
Plumbing & Gasfitting
73
Positions Vacant
73
Roofing
73
Rubbish Removals
73
Tiling
73
Upholstery
74
Window Cleaning
74
$ 700
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Experienced Qaulified Technicians Fast, Local, & Friendly
Enviro Trees Arboricultural Solutions CWM00085AA
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0480 099 204
HEATING • COOLING • ELECTRICAL We are Fully Licenced & have a 5 year 4.9 star 720+ Insured, Installation Warranty Reviews and a 100% Service Satisfaction Guarantee.
for advice and free quote
QUALIFIED . EXPERT . RELIABLE
0480 099 204
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Call IAN 0412 028 245 BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
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Tile & Grout cleaning experts Detect/Fix leaking showers Stone & Slate sealing Pressure & Acid wash cleaning services
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Grout/Colour matching & advice All products used by us are Mould and mildew resistant 12 years warranty 10% pensioner discount
CALL BRENT FOR FREE QUOTES & INSPECTION
0416 910 119 • 0452 538 503
STOP LEAKING SHOWERS
BATHROOM MAINTENANCE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS POOL RENOVATIONS AND GENERAL TILING
PENSIONER DISCOUNTS
Call James
Tree Pruning Tree Removals Stump Grinding Qualified Arborist Full Insurance
DIRTY TILES/GROUT NEW IN NO TIME
eal ting SpecialtD ea TES H d e c u on D ASH FREE QUO C BAtCgaK s placemen
BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
0488 009 293
AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING
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Complete Project Management All Trades Free Quotes
Rob: 0412 017 832 | Shane: 0412 942 041 email: downie100@ozemail.com.au www.dcbathrooms.net
ABN: 62973049707
Call Shannay on 0406 378 673 to get your business listed
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Bathroom & laundry renovations Project management • plumbing Installations • blocked drains Leaking taps & toilets • gasfitting Hot water units • drainage
Mark Summerfield LICENSED PLUMBER
0431 882 229
mark@renewplumbingandbathrooms.com.au www.renewplumbingandbathrooms.com.au ABN 53 193 697 032 LIC NO 200015959
ATTENTION TRADIES 89% of readers will use a tradie in the next 12 months. Be seen when they look for you! Call Shannay on 0406 378 673 or email trades@canberraweekly.com.au
Contact the trades & services team 6175 8888 trades@canberraweekly.com.au
Trades & Services Guide BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
CRANE HIRE & CAR REMOVAL
FENCING
ALEXANDER CRANE’S
GLENN’S BRUSH FENCING REPAIRS OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Crane Truck Hire and Unwanted Car Recycling
30+ years building experience No job Too Small
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CARPENTERS & JOINERS • Home renovations • Project management & consultancy • Maintenance • Decks & pergolas • Custom built joinery • Flat pack assembly & installation
CALL OR EMAIL MATTHEW 0450 455 707 mkmcarpentry.building@gmail.com
• Renovation & Repairs • All Home Improvements incl. Plastering • Decks & Pergolas • Extensions • Fully Qualified
Call or Email Daniel teksaw@yahoo.com.au
Baya’s Backyard
Delivery of building materials. Also lifting everything from boats to pianos
Garden & Tree Services
Car removal services included cash for unwanted cars and difficult access removal
• Mowing / Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Pruning / Odd jobs • Tree Services • Rubbish Removal • Small landscaping
Free battery/car parts pickup service Cash for old trucks, motorcycles, machinery, cars.
Servicing the ACT for the last 17 years with a perfect safety record
CALL ANDREW on 0427 545 613
DECKS
FULLY INSURED
CARPENTER
GARDENING
Removal of scrap cars
Nuckel boom crane hire for Airconditioner lifts to rooftops at competitive rates
winter IS HERE Timber Decks & Pergolas METAL PERGOLAS
Ph/Fax: 6241 9413 Mob: 0413 088 908
CWM0128
rb.carpentry@iinet.net.au
EZY PROPERTY MAINTENANCE WE MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU Mowing & Edging Pruning & Mulching Hedge Trimming Weed Control Fertilisation
CARPET LAYING
GT
FREE QUOTE
ELECTRICAL
Phone Daniel on 0418 419 383 or email prime1q@outlook.com
Call Shannay on 0406 378 673 to get your business listed
reports • extra power points • lights
ACT license No. 2018491
To get your business listed in the Trades & Services Guide, call Shannay on 0406 378 673
GARDEN MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWING GENERAL CLEAN UP RUBBISH REMOVAL REGULAR or CASUAL SERVICES ALL SUBURBS FULLY INSURED
Call Peter on 0419 289 886 peter.wurth@hotmail.com
small job specialist • LED light upgrades
E! PERFORMANC T E P R A C T R E P EX pairs
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CARPET SERVICE Carpet Re • Carpet Laying • Domestic Call GARY • Commercial and New Carpets 0414 863 19u5 • Supply & Install ug.org.a Carpets gary@pc nd Ha nd co Se ng yi • La
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Call BrendAn 0407 763 597
meterboard/switchboard upgrades
company you can trust
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has you covered!
smoke detector service • installations
Kaushik Makwana
Garden Cleanup Qualified Horticulturist Rubbish Removal CALL: 0430 582 821 Gutter Cleaning Free no obligation quotes Regular Maintenance Fully insured Customer service from a Commercial or Domestic
A WELL MAINTAINED GARDEN ADDS VALUE TO A PROPERTY
BH CARPENTRY ACT
0404 490 460
AFTER
GLENNMADDEN@ICLOUD.COM | 0412 636 880
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CWM0009
Richard Brennan 0412 161 312
ABN: 98 240 579 704
Decks - Pergolas - General Maintenance Painting - Tiling - Plastering
BEFORE
CA$H for unwanted CARS
C U LT U R E D G A R D E N S Garden Care and Maintenance Winter Pruning / Garden Cleanups Hedge Trimming High Pressure Cleaning Commercial/Domestic • Fully Insured • Horticulturalist
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Trades & Services Guide HANDYMAN
Phone: 0458 786 727
www.highsecuritylocksmiths.com.au
Free call 1300 4269 562
0407 701 135 e: act@guttervac.com.au w: www.guttervac.com.au
www.anyjobmatters.com.au
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Flat Pack Furniture
0421 193 553
Free Quote
All areas Free estimates
General Repairs
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Premier Dealer for
HAIR DRESSERS
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LAWNS & TURF
Even the magpies think it’s real...
Our expert staff are fully trained and qualified in: Female and Male Cuts, Colouring - Foils - Highlights Wedding Upstyles - Formal Hair. Whatever your hair styling needs are.
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Call Us: 02 6249 7163 34 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT
Call David 0410 682 457 Or Nancy 0410 081 771
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(02) 6280 9901
At Nu Cut Salon in Canberra, we won’t be beaten for price, quality, or service on any of our specialist procedures.
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NU CUT SALON
Monteleone Car Works & Metal Fabrication Mechanical | Metal Fabrication | Mobile Welding Tyres | Brakes | ACT/NSW Regos | & more
Ph: 02 6241 0222 Mobile: 0438 469 138
Unit 6, 91-93 Grimwade Street Mitchell
PAINTING
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SKYLIGHTS
gutter_clean@hotmail.com
MECHANICS
Call Patrick
HOME RENOVATIONS
Synthetic grass stays green all year round Easy low maintenance & water free Family owned business with 14 years experience Landscaping & paving services available Australian made product
Keeping it green.com.au The synthetic grass solution
CWM0231
Master licence #17501928 Seniors discounts
And so much more….
ANY HEIGHT - OH & S COMPLIANT
Over 30 years experience securing the Canberra Community Locks changed & keyed the same ‘Locked out’ service Dead locks & window locks supplied & fitted Keys made to locks & locks repaired Screen door locks, repaired and replaced Servicing domestic & commercial clients
High pressure washing Patios, Driveways Paved areas Paths
Want clean gutters? Want clear downpipes? Want safe work practices? “Clean. Safe….Easy”
CWM0126
Fu Insurlly ed
Flyscreen, gyprock repairs & pergola roofs Painting Deck cleaning & staining Window cleaning
We are still operating and observing Social Distancing
CWM0812
LOCKSMITHS
CANBERRA’S LEADING PAINTING EXPERTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS
MONET PAINTING
table a e b n U pecial! s fer! of
Exterior Painting from $1300
(INCLUDES FASCIA, GUTTER, EVES AND DOWNPIPES) 2 COAT APPLICATION QUALITY PAINTS
Dulux O N LY
$250
/ROOM
CEILINGS, WALLS & CORNICES (MIN 3 ROOMS)
A L L H A N DYM A N S E RV I C E S ALL WORK GUARANTEED
CALL 0417 255 869 FOR A
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CWM1051
CWM0023
GUTTER CLEANING
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$80 OFF
DREW’S PAINTING SERVICES HOUSE PAINTING INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OUTSIDE PRESSURE CLEANING RUST REMOVAL
Taps And Toilets Blocked Drains Gas Fitting
PH: 0427 004 411 | E: drewburgin69@gmail.com
Burst Pipes Bathroom Renovations Roofing/Guttering
Painting
With 10 years experience, we’re the ones you’ve been looking for. Seniors discount available.
0451 031 550 | info@taqwapainting.com.au ABN: 39617453237
PLUMBING & GASFITTING
NEED A LOCAL
PLUMBER
WHEN YOU QUOTE THIS AD ANY SERVICES *CONDITIONS APPLY
Hot Water/Solar
REFERENCES PROVIDED ON REQUEST
Taqwa
ROOFING
PLUMBING & GASFITTING
Phone 0421 038 243 Web capitalpd.com.au Email: admin@capitalpd.com.au
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Local Professional Service Seniors Discount No Call Out Fee All Work Guaranteed Support Local Business 24/7 Emergency service
Plumbing Lic 2013728 ABN: 53193588524
POSITIONS VACANT
Aged Care Careers in Caves Beach.
• Roof maintenance both tile and colourbond • Roof leaks • Roof restorations • New roofs
Ph: 0473TAKE 536 741
PRIDE
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• Roof repairs • New roofs
Call us for an obligation free quote: • Extensions • Roof repairs • Re-roofs • Re-roofs • Gutters cleaned • New roofs • Gutters cleaned • Ridge-capping • Extensions • Ridge-capping
$100 OFF
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RUBBISH REMOVALS
Nurses & Carers Needed
SPEAK TO US @
0498 492 036
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QUICK RESPONSE PLUMBER Leaking Taps
Toilet Repairs
Blocked Drains
Gasfitting
Hot Water Heaters SENIORS DISCOUNT SAME DAY SERVICE
of retail outlets, cinemas and restaurants • Paid training and development • Friendly and supportive team • Recognition for your hard work
• Relocation assistance available
*Refer to terms & conditions on www.samslocalplumbing.com.au S e r v i c e d b y : Yo u r L o c a l P l u m b i n g G r o u p PT Y. LT D
N S W L I C : 3 3 9 2 74 C • ACN:605979235 • ACT LIC: 2016603
COMPLEXITY PLUMBING
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FRIENDLY, HONEST & RELIABLE
• Up to $18,550 tax-free benefits • Flexibility for your lifestyle • Employee discounts at hundreds
YEARS EX FULLY PERIENCE INSURED Lic. No. 252
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PAINTING
Skip Hire (2, 3, 4.5, 6, 8)m3 Google Service Rating ABN 13 552 013 712
Phone: 0412 571 575 TILING
LOCAL TILING ACT All suburbs
For all your tiling needs:
Bathroom, Laundry and Kitchen tiling Walls and floors tiling Bathroom Renovations No job too big or small Water proofing shower leaks
Call Alex today 0475 000 528
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Trades & Services Guide
localtilingact@hotmail.com
24 X 7 Emergency service
100 OFF
$
terms & conditions apply
• Leaking Taps & Toilet • Blocked Drains • Hot water Services • General Plumbing
• Local & Licenced Business • Professional & Reliable • Seniors Discount
Phone: 0467 448 812
ATTENTION TRADIES To get your business listed in the Trades & Services Guide, call Shannay on 0406 378 673
89% of readers will use a tradie in the next 12 months. Be seen when they look for you! Call Shannay on 0406 378 673 or email trades@canberraweekly.com.au
Email: complexityplumbing@gmail.com Lic No: 2019590 ABN: 81 558 056 919 canberraweekly.com.au
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UPHOLSTERY
Sometimes in today’s modern world we can forget the beauty in artisanal craftsmanship. Get in touch to start your dream project today. ✓ Re-Upholstery & Restorations ✓ Custom-Made Furniture ✓ Commercial Fit-Outs ✓ Bedheads and Wall Upholstery Call or email us today! 0422 073 665 / 6181 3511 toni@twinstitchupholstery.com.au
WINDOW CLEANING
Monarch Window Cleaning
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WIN! Morphy Richards kettle & toaster Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is being held in homes and businesses across Australia throughout June, and to support this amazing cause, Morphy Richards has partnered with Cancer Council. To celebrate, we’re giving away a kettle and toaster set from Morphy Richards’ Rose Gold collection, worth $298. Morphy Richards has a stylish and functional range of kitchenware with beautiful appliances that elevate the experience of cooking at home. Over 85 years, Morphy Richards has become a reliable cooking staple, committed to making life easier. Morphy Richards remains true to their philosophy, creating high-quality products everyone can enjoy.
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To enter, scan the QR code or visit canberraweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find the competition you wish to enter and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Friday 24 June 2022 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person per giveaway. Entrants must be aged 18+.
WIN! Product of the Year hamper
WIN! Mountain Designs jacket and duffle
The 2022 Product of the Year Award winners have been announced, and it’s time to celebrate.
With contemporary styling, Mountain Designs’ Advance down jacket is perfect for the low-key, minimalistic explorer. This simple, streamline design is exceptionally lightweight and comfortable, while also maintaining your warmth with its 600 fill power duck down insulation, funnel collar and elasticated cuffs. It is wind resistant, has a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish, and packs away easily into its left-side hand pocket.
Product of The Year (POY) is the largest consumer-voted awards program that showcases the most innovative products on the market. Whether you’re looking for value for money, eco-friendly options, or time-saving products, the winners’ list is worth checking out. The awards cover a range of areas including lifestyle, food, beauty, pet and homecare items. Want to get your hands on some of the top supermarket goodies? We have two Product of the Year Award Hampers* up for grabs, valued at approximately $100 each. *The contents will be selected at random from POY winners’ list.
The Daybreaker duffle is the perfectsized carry bag for an overnight weekender. The large main compartment offers a generous 35-litre packing capacity, while the internal zippered pocket secures your valuables. Visit mountaindesigns.com to see the full range. One lucky CW reader will win an Advance down jacket and Daybreaker duffle.
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HEATED SOCKS CRYSTAL GLOBES & WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS
Photo Kerrie Brewer
I think the FIS crystal globe has got to be one of the most beautiful sporting trophies! On top of being good to look at, my crystal globes and world championship medals represent my greatest sporting achievements.
Freezing temperatures are an occupational hazard! I don’t think I’d survive the -20°C training and competition days without my heated socks.
My favourite things
Laura Peel Olympic and World Champion Aerial Skier Laura Peel is a born and raised Canberran who took the Aerial Skiing world by storm when she began international competitions in 2009. Her strong ski and gymnastics background made her an ideal freestyle skier, and from her first time trying the sport at 19, she chose to never look back. Since then, she’s become a two-time World Champion, a two-time Crystal Globe winner, three-time Winter Olympian, and World #1. Laura recently arrived home after the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics where she was “honoured” to be chosen as one of Australia’s flag bearers during the opening ceremony. A selfdeclared ‘snowgi’, one of Laura’s hobbies includes yoga, which she says was a lifeline during rehabilitation for an injury a few years ago and she’s currently studying accounting at university. - Abbey Halter
MY TEA CUP I don’t pick up too many souvenirs on my travels anymore, but I came across this mug in Kazakhstan and couldn’t resist! I love my tea, and there’s nothing worse than a small tea cup, so this one comes all over the world with me.
MY TEAM Aerial skiing is an individual sport, but I wouldn’t get far without my team. I have so much fun training and competing around the world with these guys!
THE MOUNTAINS The mountains bring me so much joy and peace. These office views are going to be hard to beat! canberraweekly.com.au
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