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Around once a month, Australian psychologist and counsellor, Tina Kendall-Davis, sends us a column which we publish online at canberraweekly.com.au. It’s well worth reading. Her most recent musings were about assumption, which she says is helpful when it works for us but can kill courtesy – and relationships – when it works against us. For example, a former close friend used to talk non-stop about their woes for around half an hour before having to dash off. They rarely, if ever, paused to ask how I was. When I raised this, they said they assumed I was “always doing great” – and kept right on talking about themself. I’m guilty of this at times, yet appreciate it takes just a moment to ask someone how they are or tell them you’re thinking about them, because you care – and it might just make their day! Reasons to be grateful this past week include meeting new people and catching up with old friends at Canberra Business Chamber’s most recent networking event, ditto at the University of Canberra’s distinguished alumni gala on Friday night where achievement was celebrated in an exciting, fun atmosphere, walking in the rain with a friend, restorative yoga, folding freshly line-dried washing, and five members of our CW team who prepared “meals from the heart” for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Canberra on Friday. Thinking of you,

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If the walls could talk at historic Havelock House While there’s more to the National Capital than Parliament House, politicians and public servants, the history of Australian politics runs deep through Canberra’s veins. One political pillar of the city is a heritage-listed building that tends to fly under the radar: Havelock House. Nestled on Northbourne Avenue and surrounded by leafy trees, the 70-year-old House is rich with stories of mid-century Canberra life. From public servants in the 1950s, partygoers in the 1970s, and people living in social housing in the 1990s, Havelock House is one of, if not the, oldest communities in Canberra. Tenant Participation Officer at Havelock Housing Association (HHA), David Russell, is a lifelong Canberran, but never knew of Havelock House’s existence until a couple of years ago. “I’ve lived here my whole life and I’ve driven up and down Northbourne Avenue a thousand times and I didn’t even know the building was here until I came to the job interview,” Mr Russell says. “So, I think it’s sort of hidden away a bit. Unless you’ve had some familiarity of living here or dealing with somebody here, I think a lot of people don’t know about it.”

A pocket history of Havelock House First opened in June 1951 as a hostel to house the public servants who travelled to Canberra to serve in the developing Capital, Havelock House still stands today as a communal living, dormitory-style building as it did 70 years ago. Throughout the 1950s and ‘60s, Havelock House was seen as a snazzy, upmarket place for workers to live, have a nice dinner, and dance the night away in the ballroom. The tales of the 1970s paint a more backpacker-style hostel with wild parties said to have taken place. During the 1980s, the Federal Government gave the building to 8

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the Australian Federal Police to use while AFP headquarters were under construction, and there was a push to knock the building down and sell the land to developers. This political chatter enraged locals, who began a 16-week picketing protest during the dead of Canberra’s winter, squatting in tents in front of the House and demanding the government keep the building in community hands. In April 1988, the building was transferred from the Department of Territories to the HHA, providing social and affordable housing to the Canberra community.

The Havelock House History Project CEO of HHA, Tim Sunwoo, and Mr Russell are embarking on an investigative history project, designed to share 70 years’ worth of stories to preserve the historic House’ legacy. “The Project is to talk to people from when it became social housing and before it was social housing. We’re just trying to get in contact with people who lived here, people who had anything to do with Havelock House, people who have stories about it,” Mr Russell says. “We want to share when they lived here, how long they lived here for, if it was before social housing, what job they did if they were a public servant, their experience living here. We just want to connect with people and talk to them.” Unlike Mr Russell, Mr Sunwoo is not a Canberra native, but knows the importance of the building to the ACT. “It’s really woven into Canberra’s history, especially because lots of other buildings from that era are no longer here, but we are. We like to support the idea that this is a cultural legacy, and we want to keep it that way,” he says. “The Project is mostly about preserving the cultural legacy, and

Tim Sunwoo and David Russell from Havelock House are attempting to solidify the building’s history, by collating stories from across Canberra from former residents dating back to the 1950s. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

the primary people are the artifacts – the people that were here in the ‘50s and ‘60s and ‘70s. Before they are no longer here, it would be nice to get that recorded and documented. “We want to hear in-depth and interesting perspectives and era-specific stories we can collect, preserve and archive.” Along with everyday Canberrans who may have lived at Havelock House, Mr Russell says he’s interested to know any distinguished members of the community who once walked the halls. “There may have been people who lived here in the past who became prominent people in society, but we’re not sure because there’s no real records of the people who lived here and their stories,” he says. Aiming to link the stories of Havelock House to the history of Canberra, Mr Russell and Mr Sunwoo hope the project will give Canberrans a greater appreciation of the building they both cherish. “My favourite part is the two courtyards. It’s very unique and very peaceful. You almost feel like you’re not in the city or in congregate living,” Mr Sunwoo says.

“This is going to sound weird, but my favourite part is the toilet next door. It’s original. I used to work at the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) and there’s mosaic tiny little tiles there, and it’s exactly the same here,” Mr Russell smiles. Just as the building has endured for 70 years, the need for the accommodation provided by Havelock House persists. As the men explain, the demand for social and affordable housing in Canberra continues to grow, and population growth has exponentially increased the pressure. “It’s one of the last remaining social housing complexes on Northbourne Avenue, because they have been brought down over the years,” Mr Russell says. “There is a very, very dire demand for more affordable and reasonable housing for the vulnerable people of Canberra,” Mr Sunwoo adds. “That’s been our history. We’ve always been the first line of defence for people doing it tough.” If you have a story to share about Havelock House, email Mr Russell and Mr Sunwoo via info@havelock.asn.au - Abbey Halter

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‘Cautious optimism’ as Barr reveals 2022-23 ACT Budget ACT Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr has once more struck a note of cautious optimism as he revealed the 2022–23 Budget on Tuesday. The ACT was “in a better position than the other states and territories, and the nation as a whole, to contain inflation, and to see a lower spike and lower increases in the cost of living over the coming 12 months,” he stated. Inflation may have already peaked, Mr Barr thought; at any rate, it would be lower than the rest of the country. Electricity prices, water prices, and housing prices would all fall. Increases in fees and charges were well below inflation, and more in line with the price index (the rate at which people’s wages grow). The Budget also showed a fiscal improvement of $800 million over the forward estimates from the 2021–22 Budget in October. In fact, the economy had bounced back as public health social measures had eased, Tuesday’s Budget stated. The ACT’s economy had grown for 31 consecutive years, the best record of any Australian jurisdiction. The deficit in 2021–22 is estimated to be $580.4

million, $371.1 million lower than forecast at the time of the 2021–22 Budget. In coming years, the deficit will be lower than previously estimated, and will reduce to $229.4 million in 2025–26. The ACT has the fastest-growing population of any jurisdiction in Australia, and the Budget invests in infrastructure and services Canberra’s growing community needs, Mr Barr said: Health (31 per cent, $2.2 billion); Education (23 per cent, $1.6 billion); Community services (7 per cent, $498 million); Police and emergency services (6 per cent, $425 million); Housing (4 per cent, $265 million). He said the peak of this COVID-19 wave may have passed. Nevertheless: “We’re still dealing with the third year of the pandemic, and it still puts pressure on our community through increased presentations in our hospitals, more illness over this winter, more staff absenteeism across all areas of the economy.” The government has announced $390 million in new funding for health and community wellbeing: $59 million to continue its COVID-19 health response; $100 million over four years to strengthen and expand critical hospital services; $70 million for

mental health and community health care support; $160 million for facilities and systems to support the health system. The Budget will invest $240 million in new funding over four years for education and skills: $35 million to ensure public education is high quality and safe; $165 million more over five years for new and expanded schools; $35 million more for skills and training. The ACT Infrastructure Investment Program (more than $7 billion over the five years to 2026-27) will expand the Canberra Hospital and the Canberra Theatre, and extend light rail to Woden. The government has announced $140 million of new funding for social and affordable housing. New initiatives to improve community support, social inclusion, and safety will receive $230 million. More than $240 million more will be spent on new initiatives for the environment and climate action, over $540 million more on transport, and more than $130 million on community infrastructure, venues, and arts and culture. - Nick Fuller

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ACT’s new residential tenancy amendments are dangerous Being a landlord in the ACT is not easy. The Residential Tenancy Act is geared towards the rights of tenants, and landlords and agents dread going to ACAT, which they see as too tenant friendly. Many agents and landlords I speak to have sold their rental properties as it’s all too hard. This, of course, does nothing to ease the rental crisis, and only helps fuel rent rises. The Residential Tenancy exposure draft AttorneyGeneral Shane Rattenbury released last week will make the crisis worse in several key respects. Firstly, it does help one landlord – Housing ACT. New section 47(1A) and (1B) exempt Housing ACT from any review by ACAT when they wish to terminate a longstanding tenant’s lease so they can move that tenant against their will to another dwelling. Most people I talk to think such actions by Housing ACT are unconscionable. Now Mr Rattenbury wants to enshrine it in law. Regarding clauses that affect private landlords, the two killer clauses are:

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New Section 19A enables the government to legislate by regulation minimum housing standards and lists five rather nebulous matters a landlord must address: physical accessibility, energy efficiency, safety and security, sanitation, and amenity. Failure to do so will enable a tenant to get compensation and force the landlord to renovate the property. The bill says nothing about what constitutes a minimum standard. All of these five listed matters have the potential to cost landlords tens of thousands of dollars, and most landlords are mum and dad investors who don’t have that sort of money. In every other jurisdiction, a landlord can, after the fixed term part of a lease is up, give notice to terminate the tenancy by serving a “no cause” termination notice, which indicates the landlord wants the property back, and gives the tenant anything from two to three months’ notice. In the ACT, the period currently is a generous 26 weeks. Now this general clause, which is

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essential for landlords to have some ultimate control over their property, is being removed. When you combine the new bill with the provisions for retaliatory actions, this effectively opens the door for a difficult tenant, who does at least pay their rent, to stay in the property forever, as a landlord couldn’t get rid of them. If someone asked me whether they should purchase an investment property in the ACT, my advice would be: Don’t! Go over the border. Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Canberra Weekly. Correction: In last week’s column by Bill Stefaniak, CW mistakenly called the late Matthew McLuckie “Luke”. (“Luke” was the late son of Rosie Batty, mentioned in our earlier story about the McLuckie tragedy.) This was an error on the part of the CW subeditor, and not Mr Stefaniak. We apologise for the error, and for any distress it may have caused.

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‘Well past time’: Territory rights bill goes to parliament For 25 years, Canberrans and Northern Territorians have been unable to determine their own laws on voluntary assisted dying (euthanasia). That could soon change, however – and Labor MP Alicia Payne believes “It is well past time”. This week, Ms Payne seconded her NT colleague Luke Gosling OAM MP’s bill to allow Territory governments to legislate on this contentious topic. “Every other state has now passed legislation for voluntary assisted dying,” Ms Payne said. “We are currently not allowed to even have that debate.” Their Restoring Territory Rights Bill would repeal the Euthanasia Law Act 1997 (the ‘Andrews Bill’), which prevents both Territories and Norfolk Island from passing laws permitting euthanasia. It was introduced in 1997 to repeal legislation that had made the NT the first jurisdiction in Australia to permit voluntary assisted dying, in 1995. “Essentially,” Ms Payne said, “it means that citizens living in the ACT and the Northern Territory don’t have the same democratic rights as all other Australians. “The concern at the time was that the Territories

were getting ahead of the rest of Australia. But clearly, now, they have been held behind.” Ms Payne is “quietly optimistic” that her bill will pass. The last time a similar bill entered parliament, Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm’s Restoring Territory Rights (Assisted Suicide Legislation) Bill of 2018, it was defeated by only two votes. “It was very close,” Ms Payne noted. Labor Member for Fenner Dr Andrew Leigh moved twice in the last decade to scrap the Andrews ban and restore Territory rights, in 2018 with Mr Gosling; but the then-Coalition government would not permit debate. Private members’ bills such as this, Ms Payne explained, can only be debated when the government of the day approves it. At that time, no state had legalised euthanasia. Victoria led the way, in June 2019; NSW was the last state to do so, in May. Ms Payne was “very thankful” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor leadership enabled the bill to be debated, particularly in the

first sitting of parliament. It was hard to tell when a vote would happen, Ms Payne said. It depended on how many politicians in the House of Representatives would want to speak on it; once the speaking list was exhausted, there would be a vote in the House, and the bill would then go to the Senate. Senator David Pocock will support the bill in the Senate, and will encourage his Senate colleagues to do so as well. In his election campaign, he 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. “The long running injustice that has seen people in the ACT and NT have fewer rights than people living in the states must end,” he said this week. “Our community told me this is a priority for them, and that’s why I campaigned strongly on restoring Territory rights.” - Nick Fuller Read more online at canberraweekly.com.au

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Families ‘struggling’ as OzHarvest delivers 9 millionth meal in ACT Delivering their nine millionth meal last week, local OzHarvest volunteers emerged from their iconic bright yellow van carrying baskets of watermelon, oranges, celery and bread for the children at PCYC Canberra. OzHarvest ACT manager and driver, Belinda Barnier, says the organisation has been working in the Canberra and Queanbeyan community for 14 years and the delivery of their nine millionth meal on Thursday 28 July was a significant milestone. She says OzHarvest is growing and improving their reach each and every day, but the need for their services is, sadly, increasing. “It’s a concern because yesterday, our delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables was on the decline. So, with the rise in prices, the leftovers are just not there because wholesalers are being very careful with what they can and cannot supply to the retail end,” says Ms Barnier. “We give for free, and we receive for free, so our only cost is our drivers and to keep our vans on the

road. So, our costs are very minimal, but we need to keep those wheels turning.” OzHarvest receives $30,000 worth of funding each year and Ms Barnier says they have to “cut corners” to make ends meet. “I invite the departments of Health, Environment, Planning, and Education to please come and work with OzHarvest. We would like to work together as partners because the strain is there, the cracks are there,” she says. CEO of PCYC Canberra, Cheryl O’Donnell, echoes OzHarvest’s plea, saying there’s overwhelming community need, yet minimal funding and support. “We actually do struggle funding-wise, and to be able to deliver, and to know that we have this [OzHarvest] for young people so that they’re getting nutritional meals… you couldn’t ask for anything more,” Ms O’Donnell says. She says many Canberra families are struggling right now and “everyone knows it”.

PCYC Canberra team leader Matthew James, OzHarvest ACT manager Belinda Barnier, PCYC Canberra executive director Stephen Imeri and CEO Cheryl O’Donnell, and OzHarvest lead driver Matt Bary gathered today to give and receive OzHarvest’s nine millionth meal. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

PCYC have been blowing through their fuel budget halfway through the month, and she says that’s only one of the increases the organisation is experiencing. “It’s [ACT Government funding] never enough,” Ms O’Donnell says. “We appreciate what we do get from the government and ACT Policing that enables us to do what we do to help these young people, but the way the situation is at the moment, more needs to be put in the not-for-profit sector to support families who are doing it tough.” - Abbey Halter

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news North Ainslie Primary pupils planting seeds for the future The chatty and confident North Ainslie Primary School Year Six students are wise beyond their years, animatedly explaining to adults why adopting sustainable practices helps the environment. The school is a recent recipient of a Woolworths Junior Landcare Team Award, and CW spent a sunny morning with the eager students to learn about their school regeneration project that stems from a drive for environmentalism. Eleven-year-old Zoe Schofield is a member of the student-led Green-Team, which runs projects like the on-campus garden club. Zoe says she loves learning about the environment and knows you can help it by planting “lots of plants”. “For one, they [trees] give us oxygen and hold the soil together for the other plants and it also provides shade for all of the kids… and they’re just good for the environment in general,” she says. Classmate and fellow Green-Team member, Suzy Edwards-Chew, 11, is passionate about investing in a circular economy, and is proud to be doing her

part to improve the planet. “Sustainability is about never-ending resources and to sustain ourselves with resources because we only have so many and we don’t want to use it all up,” Suzy says. “We don’t want to be going to the shops every single weekend buying a heap of clothing, chucking them in the bin, then buying more. That’s the opposite of sustainability. “I like to know that I’m helping birds and other animals because their habitats are getting destroyed and lots of native wildlife, like cats, can sometimes destroy them, and lots of things related to climate change. And it’s very important to me that I’m playing my part to help.” North Ainslie Primary School principal Tania Collis says she knows there are people in the Canberra community who may not value children spending part of their school days in the garden learning about sustainability. To those naysayers, Ms Collis says her students have become more switched on to the world thanks to the program.

A group of North Ainslie Primary School year six students are learning how to take care of the planet for all our futures, through their Green-Team initiative. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

“The world has moved on in terms of education from always sitting in a classroom in your rows and learning,” she said. “We’ve all got to look after the planet, we’ve all got to, and so we will be helping to guide a whole generation of kids to think about those things. So, it’s going to benefit everybody.” - Abbey Halter

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ven in the early years of his career, solicitor Alex Rigon has achieved large settlements for his clients, as he enjoys thoroughly investigating all his matters to get the best possible results. Starting at Blumers Personal Injury Lawyers in 2019 as a paralegal, he became a solicitor eight months later. Alex digs deep into his cases, and achieving top outcomes for his clients is the number one priority. “I make sure I see the person at the heart of every case I look after and set myself a daily task to see their claim through to success. It’s challenging work,” he says, “but I love doing it.” Alex hails from the same NSW country town of Griffith as Blumers founders, Mark and Noor Blumer. Growing up in Griffith, Alex had his first taste of law practice through his family’s firm. After obtaining his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Canberra, Alex went on to work for Mark and Noor in Canberra, as they instantly knew Blumers would be a good fit for him – and the feeling was mutual. “A very important part of Blumers is always remembering that our clients are everyday Canberrans, people we see in the street, and we are there to help them,” says Alex. “It’s important to keep in mind that personal aspect of practising law, especially because people don’t come to us in their good times, they come to us in their bad times.”

Many personal injury cases take years to resolve, adding to the discomfort and anxiety of an already difficult situation. “You get to help people. That’s very important to me, particularly through those very difficult times. That’s what motivates me to practise law,” says Alex. “No one ever said it was going to be easy, but you learn a lot about yourself and others.” Recently, Alex has been working remotely on medical negligence cases from the Griffith NSW area (as well as within the ACT), giving back to the country town where his journey as a solicitor began. The three words that Alex would use to describe Blumers are ‘personable, friendly, and collegiate’. “We are extremely dedicated. We do our best to get the best possible outcome and cater to every client’s individual needs,” he says. “It’s a complicated process, but Blumers does a great job of explaining it in the easiest terms, keeping our clients updated every step of the way.” This year marks 22 years in Canberra for Blumers – over two decades of competent, experienced, and specialised service. “Our specialisation allows us to concentrate on one area, keeping up to date with everchanging laws, and ensuring modern practice and operation,” Alex says. For a lawyer who thoroughly investigates your

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I read with extreme sadness S. Validzic’s letter from Croatia to CW (28 July 2022, p14) bemoaning our kangaroo killing, poor treatment of the Grasslands Earless Dragon, disrespect of the Striped Legless Lizard along with the Ginninderra Peppercress, our Indigenous genocide and, finally, Australia’s worst world record for extinction of mammal species coupled with forest destruction worse than Brazil. Validzic, who reports having resided in Australia between 1970 and 1992, made the decision because of dissatisfaction with Australia’s poor record, to return to country of origin,

taking the time to remind us of these shortcomings, which we shamefully have a habit of conveniently forgetting. How brave of you to renounce Australian citizenship, if acquired, to surrender Australian passport, if issued, and to forego Centrelink payments, if entitled/received. It’s noted, however, the current Agreement allows people to use Croatian periods of insurance to make up the 10 years’ Australian residence required to qualify for Age Pension or Disability Support Pension. It thus allows a person to claim an Australian pension while residing in Croatia, so hopefully not all Australian contact is

Croatia, and said is encouraging others to do the same. Congratulations on taking such a high moral stand and

lost. We can all learn from this action – so terrible to lose you in this manner. - J. Lawrence, Flynn, ACT

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Young stars as Raiders best Titans A starring performance from Hudson Young has helped the Canberra Raiders to an important 36-24 win over the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday 30 July. Young scored a try and set up another two with brilliant flick passes as the Raiders continue to push for a finals spot. Nick Cotric and Sebastian Kris scored two tries each, while Ricky Stuart paid tribute to yet another

brilliant effort from Joe Tapine. “He’s the best front-rower in the game and backed up by a wonderful forward pack and Papa (Papalii),” Stuart said of Tapine. The ninth-placed Raiders now return home for a blockbuster clash with the Penrith Panthers on Saturday 5 August at 5.30pm. Penrith will be without star halfback Nathan Cleary after he copped a five-week suspension for a dangerous throw.

Swans thump ‘checked out’ Giants GWS Giants interim coach Mark McVeigh delivered a scathing assessment of his side after they were belted by 73 points against the Sydney Swans on Saturday 30 July. The in-form Swans outplayed the Giants from the start then cruised to a 17.10 (112) to 5.9 (39) victory at the SCG. “It’s extremely disappointing.

It’s very unlike the Giants. These are the games that you have to get up for and our club has prided ourselves on that for a long period of time,” McVeigh said. “There is just the unfortunate part of dealing with whether players have checked out or not, and that’s as honest as you possibly can be.”

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GIVIT seeking VW Passat 2008 starter motor GIVIT is assisting a peer-based organisation in Canberra that works with people experiencing mental ill health and addiction. They are seeking the donation of a starter motor for a Volkswagen Passat 2008 model for a client who has made his way from NSW to the ACT following the devastating floods. He lives in his car, which was unfortunately damaged in the floods and no longer runs. He has ongoing mental health and addiction issues and relies on his car as his safe space. People living in Canberra can donate this item or fund the purchase of a new one to ensure this man has a safe place to sleep and is able to remain mobile. To donate to or fund this request, please visit www.givit.org.au/ whats-needed, search Keyword: “Volkswagen”; Location: ‘ACT’. GIVIT supports more than 400 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your item or generosity with people who need it most.

The next fortnightly gathering of Tuggeranong MOPS, for mums of young kids, aged 0 to 5 years, will be on Wednesday 10 August 9.30-11.30am at the Good Shepherd Community Church, Chisholm. Contact: mops@tpc.org.au

Family History ACT come and try Have you thought about researching your family’s history but don’t know where to start? Join members of Family History ACT during August and get some ideas! August is Family History Month across Australasia. To celebrate, Family History ACT is offering an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about family history to participate, free of charge, in events that are usually open to members only. FHACT offers a wide variety of groups, all run by members, that can help with different aspects of family history research. Visit www.familyhistoryact.org.au to see what’s on and how to book.

Bold Bandannas Charity Stall Relay for Life Team, the Bold Bandannas, will be at the Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets on Saturday 6 August 8am-5pm at Ziggy’s, selling just our trademark homemade jams, pickles, chutneys, lemon butter, sugar-reduced products, and award-winning marmalades. More info: call Jan on 6231 0761.

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Country Women’s Association Queanbeyan Evening Branch: The next meeting is on Tuesday 9 August 7pm at the Women’s Bowling Club, corner of Campbell Street and Farrer Place, Queanbeyan. Dinner prior to the meeting will be from 6pm across the road at Campbell & George. The CWA aims to improve conditions for country women and children. We reach that aim in various ways including lobbying for change, helping the local community, creating a network of support and meeting together. New members are always very welcome. More info: email branch president Nicole via cwaqebsecretary@gmail.com

Probus Club Narrabundah: The next meeting is on Tuesday 9 August 11am. Guest speaker: Marg Wade talking about ‘Quirky Canberra’. The club now meets on the second Tuesday each month 11am at Harmonie German Club. Members usually enjoy lunch afterwards with visitors. New members always welcome. Anyone with an interest is invited to just come along. More info: John 6295 7836 or 0432 435 053. Greenway: This is a mixed club and meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Vikings Town Centre Club, Tuggeranong. A short formal meeting and morning tea is usually followed by a guest speaker or other social activities. The next meeting is on 9 August where the guest speaker will be retired MLA Caroline Le Couteur. Following the meeting you are invited to join other members for lunch. The Club also has an extensive program of lunches, visits and trips. More info: Alan on 6294 7207 or visit the Club’s website. Canberra City Ladies: The next monthly meeting on 9 August 10am at Yowani Country Club. Guest speaker: Karen Viggers, a Canberra author and veterinarian. We hope you will join us for friendship and fun. More info: email patchysue7@gmail.com or call Iris on 6258 2231. 22

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Lions Club The Lions Club of Canberra City has been serving the community for more than 60 years. Meetings are held on the 1st Monday and 3rd Tuesday of each month 7-9pm at Eastlake Football Club, Kingston. You’re welcome to come and find out what we’re all about. Our club has inspiring guest speakers and their talks often initiate new projects for us to pursue. We would be delighted to have you join up as a new member and would value your friendship, your ideas and assistance in planning and participating in our many community projects and fundraising activities. More info: Rhondda on 0402 102 267 or email canberracity.act@lions.org.au

Coffee/Op Shop Saturday 6 August 9am-12pm at Christ Church Hawker, corner Beetaloo Steet and Belconnen Way, Hawker. We will have trash & treasure, pre-loved clothes and jewellery, books, games and puzzles, and a wellstocked cake stall. Join us for free tea/coffee and COVID-safe morning tea. All welcome! More info: 0428 266 658.

Canberra Jung Society At the next meeting and social gathering on Friday 5 August, Rod Taylor, a radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist and author, will be giving a presentation on his book Ten Jungian Journeys on a Fragile Planet. Canberra Jung Society meets at McKillop Conference Centre, 50 Archibald Street, Lyneham at 7.30pm for music, supper, library and chat, then Rod’s presentation at 8pm (this will also be on zoom). Cost $15/$10 concession. More info: 0406 375 670 or visit CanberraJungSociety.org.au

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Gnarly roasted cabbage with spiced pearl couscous Serves 4 1 small white cabbage, cut into eight wedges 1 ⁄ 3 cup (80ml) olive oil Sea salt flakes and ground black pepper 1 cup (265g) green goddess tahini sauce (find at canberraweekly.com.au) 1 Tbsp za’atar Images and text from More Fish, More Veg by Tom Walton, photography by Rob Palmer. Murdoch Books RRP $39.99.

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650g blue-eye trevalla or ling fillet, skin on 500g brussels sprouts, cut in half 1 brown onion, cut into thin wedges 1 bunch broccolini Sea salt flakes 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup (250ml) gochujang dressing (find at canberraweekly.com.au) 4 radishes, thinly sliced 3 spring onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (75g) edamame beans 1 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1/2 cup (100g) kimchi, to serve (optional) Steamed rice, to serve

For the pearl couscous salad 250g pearl couscous 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tsp sumac 1 tsp ground cumin 3/4 cup (95g) slivered almonds, toasted 1/2 cup (85g) golden raisins, roughly chopped

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Preheat the oven to 230°C. Place the fish in a shallow bowl. Place the brussels sprouts and onion in a second bowl and the broccolini in a third bowl. Season them all with a little salt, drizzle with the olive oil and divide the gochujang dressing between the three bowls, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml) of the dressing for serving. Gently toss all the ingredients together in their separate bowls to coat them. Scatter the brussels sprouts, onion and any remaining marinade onto a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast for 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the fish, skin-side down, the broccolini and all the marinade from the bowls. Roast for 8 minutes, until the fish is just cooked, and the veggies are a little charred and gnarly. Meanwhile, combine the radish, spring onion and edamame with the rice vinegar, sesame oil and a little salt. Scatter this over the fish and veggies and serve with the kimchi, the reserved gochujang dressing, and the steamed rice.

1/2 preserved lemon, skin finely chopped, flesh discarded 1/4 cup (40g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds), lightly toasted 3 handfuls roughly chopped herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, coriander and mint leaves Preheat the oven to 210°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Brush the cabbage wedges on their cut sides with the olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Place in a large frying pan and cook over medium heat to caramelise each side, then transfer to the tray, cover with foil and roast for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for a further 15 minutes, until they are soft and gnarly. Meanwhile, cook the pearl couscous in a saucepan of boiling water for 12 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold water and drain well again. Combine with the remaining salad ingredients, reserving half the herbs to garnish, and season to taste. Serve the pearl couscous salad topped with the cabbage, the green goddess tahini sauce and za’atar. Scatter the remaining herbs over the top and drizzle with a little pomegranate molasses, if desired. canberraweekly.com.au

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Dylan Van Den Berg at rehearsals for his new play, Ngadjung, at Belconnen Arts Centre on 19-27 August. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

What would we do in a world without water? Set in a scarily not so distant future, Ngadjung paints a picture of what could happen if all our natural water resources were to dry up. Exploring our connection to country and the role we are playing in its demise, Ngadjung hits the stage at Belconnen Arts Centre later this month, 19-27 August. Ngadjung is a Ngunnawal word meaning water or waterhole; the title was chosen by the Belconnen Arts Centre (BAC) and approved by the Ngunnawal Elders Council before BAC approached writer and director Dylan Van Den Berg. “They kind of had this provocation around water, human connection to water, First Nations connections to water,” Van Den Berg said. Set right here on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra), the story focuses on an unlikely pairing of two Indigenous women. The younger woman, Cass, is on the run from the multinational corporation, Wetco, when she stumbles upon Flick, an older woman digging in a dried-up riverbed. Over the period of a few days, the two get to know each other and share stories that have laid dormant. “They’re kind of thrown together to evade Wetco and ultimately try and come up with a solution of how do we bring water back, and try and answer 34

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the question: what happens if we don’t have water, what do we lose?” Van Den Berg said. With every well, lake and waterhole long dried up, Wetco has exhausted the world’s water supply and now makes a synthetic liquid, which is all the people have to drink. The unpalatable liquid is slowly making people unwell as their reliance on it grows. “I reckon it tastes like soda water when it’s gone flat, the last bit in the bottle, a flat, carbonated, metallic taste, it’s not quite right,” Van Den Berg smiled, while admitting how much he enjoyed regular soda water. Flick continues to dig the riverbed, while also trying to dig up the memory of the place, her connection to her land and her family. Like a creature that lays dormant in a dried-up water reserve waiting for the water to return, Flick searches and waits for her connection to her people to return. An Indigenous Palawa man from northeast Tasmania, Van Den Berg also has family connections to the Bass Strait Islands. He now resides on Ngunnawal country, working in collaboration with Ngunnawal traditional elder Aunty Caroline Hughes over the past couple of years in relation to the play and its messages.

Wanting to write something current and poignant, Van Den Berg spent a lot of time thinking about the pressing issue of climate change. One of the things that was foremost in his thought process was how we have ignored the traditional owners of the land, disregarding the ways they had cared for it. However, now we are aware of the damage mass industry has caused to the land, we are turning to First Nations People and asking how to fix the problems. “The problem is this is colonised land and it’s not the same as it was pre-colonisation, so the answer isn’t sitting purely with Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people either; it really has to be a collaborative effort.” The play, like many set in the future, has a magical kind of realism to it. It aims to engage audiences in discussion around our country, the things we are doing to it, the consequences of our actions, and how we can change things before it’s too late. “I think we’re staring down the barrel of our natural resources drying up, maybe not in 100 years but maybe two or three hundred; I think it’s a real fear and something we should be thinking about for five or six generations.” First time director Van Den Berg was nervous when he accepted the position as he usually sticks to writing and acting roles. Grateful for the mentorship of Aunty Rachel Maza, director of the Ilbijerri theatre company in Melbourne, he is confident in the production and is keen to continue in the role. Previously when writing scripts, he didn’t spend too much time trying to figure out how the sometimes-tricky concepts or situations would translate to the stage, as that’s the director’s problem. Now he is the director, Van Den Berg joked he felt guilty for all the things he had put directors through. “I feel terrible; I need to write them letters. I’m so sorry for what I did,” he smiled. Originally commissioned in 2019, the play has been delayed due to the pandemic, which influenced its narrative. The realisation that the impossible can happen after experiencing widespread stay-at-home orders guided the story to the futuristic timeline, and the theme of millionaires and billionaires hoarding resources, Van Den Berg said. It also allowed extra time to develop ideas, hold online development workshops, and for the piece to evolve. Audiences needn’t worry they will have to drink Wetco’s metallic-tasting liquid when attending the play; Van Den Berg joked he has stocked the bar with his own brand of soda water, made at home using his Soda Stream. For tickets and more information, head to belcoarts. com.au/ngadjung - Jessica Cordwell

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Now showing The Forgiven (MA15+) In a grand villa set in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Richard Galloway (Matt Smith) and his partner, Dally Margolis (Caleb Landry Jones), host an extravagant dinner party for their wealthy, amoral ‘friends’. While arguing with his wife Jo (Jessica Chastain), the abrasive, alcoholic David Henninger (Ralph Fiennes) speeds through the desert at night to get to the party on time, fatally hitting a young Muslim fossil seller along the way. Whereas Calvary (2014) had a Catholic priest as its moral centre, writer director John Michael McDonagh flips expectations by stocking his movie up-front with cruel, provocative, and horrendously entitled characters. These caricatures are not unlike those found in a nihilistic Bret Easton Ellis satire as they live their hedonistic lives in luxurious surrounds in stark contrast to the Indigenous

population who works for, and lives around, the villa. David seems hellbent on being as offensive as possible to everyone around him, coming close to finally pushing his long-suffering wife away, herself unshackled from the restraints of common morality. In this cruel setting, David begrudgingly journeys deep into the heart of the desert to atone for the young life that he took. In David’s absence, the debaucherous shenanigans continue as if he is not missed at all. The villa hosts all manner of entertainment and seems worlds away from the barely inhabitable desert that surrounds it, and the inhabitants who disdain it, themselves not above the base want for revenge. Verdict: An unsettling but effective morality tale. 3 stars. Viewed at Dendy. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

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Jeff Popple reviews three books about the dark side of the art world. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Woman On Fire by Lisa Barr Welbeck, $32.99

Lisa Barr’s Woman On Fire is an exquisitely written novel about obsession, history and art. Young journalist Jules Roth is given an unusual assignment: find a painting stolen by the Nazis during World War II. The painting is the legendary ‘Woman On Fire’ by artist Ernst Engel. Renowned shoe designer Ellis Baum wants the painting for personal reasons, but he is not the only one. Powerful and wealthy heiress Margaux de Laurent is also searching for it, and she will stop at nothing to own it. Caught in the middle, Jules quickly realises just how dangerous the art world can be. Recommended.

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Obsessive art collectors also feature in Peter James’ Picture You Dead. James’s series about Brighton police detective Roy Grace has become a mainstay of the British crime scene over the past decade, and has recently found its way onto television screens. In Picture You Dead, Grace becomes caught up in the deadly side of art collecting, when ordinary couple Harry and Freya discover a 1770 masterpiece hidden behind another painting. Targeted by a determined collector, the couple find their dreams dashed and their lives in danger. An accomplished and enjoyable novel that will appeal to James’s many fans.

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Framed, by Australian author John M. Green, moves quickly from Sydney Harbour to Belfast and Monte Carlo, as art conservator JJ Jego becomes drawn into a web of intrigue surrounding stolen art works. The accidental sighting of a long-lost Van Gogh in a Sydney apartment sets JJ on a quest to discover whether it is real or not. Her determination to settle the painting’s provenance, however, sets her against a nasty pair of international crooks who want their painting back. This is a fast-moving, contemporary thriller with a clear-eyed understanding of the linkages between the art and criminal worlds. Good fun.

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RICHARD CLAPTON: One of the country’s foremost singer songwriters plays Tallangandra Hill Winery, Gundaroo, 6 August 7pm; eventbrite.com.au

VAL JOHNSON: Explores our region with oil and mosaic in her newest exhibition, Here’s Looking at You Canberra, Strathnairn Art, Holt, until 21 August; strathnairn.com.au

HETTY KATE + CRESWICK: Join forces in a double bill of contrasting jazz styles and storytelling at The Street Theatre, 6 August 8pm; thestreet.org.au

LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL: The 17th annual event returns with 15 films representing the countries with diplomatic representation here in Canberra, Kambri Theatre, ANU, 4-31 August; anufg.org.au

COMEDY OPEN MIC: Every first Sunday of the month from 7pm people are given the chance to make the crowd laugh at Smith’s Alternative; smithsalternative.com

AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW: Bringing the iconic tunes of the band to life in this worldrenowned tribute show, The Q, Queanbeyan, 4 August; theq.net.au SWEATY BISCUITS: Canberra’s newest dance pop duo take the stage in the latest instalment of An Inconvenient Groove at Smith’s Alternative, 4 August 7pm; smithsalternative.com TIM FREEDMAN: The Whitlams front man in conversation and an acoustic performance at the National Film and Sound Archive, Friday 5 August 6pm; nfsa.gov.au THE WHITLAMS: Black Stump Band features some original members joined by a few of the country’s finest country musicians, Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, Friday 5 August 8pm; royalhotelqueanbeyan.oztix.com.au SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE: The Dan Hanrahan trio from 7pm then from 9.30pm Sydney’s On the Stoop take the stage, Friday 5 August; smithsalternative.com

The Ten Tenors play Canberra Theatre, 6 August.

TEN TENORS: Back in Australia after a 40-city return tour to the USA, The Ten Tenors bring The Highway Man tour to Canberra Theatre, 6 August; canberratheatrecentre.com.au DIRRUM FESTIVAL: This year’s theme ‘Illuminate’ features an afternoon of influential speakers, food and music, Radford College, Saturday 6 August 4pm; dirrumfestival.org MUSIC IN THE FIELDS: Canberra Symphony’s Chamber Ensemble performs winter-themed classics while guests indulge in a seasonal menu at Pialligo Estate, Saturday 6 August 2pm and 6.30pm; cso.org.au ACO: Australian Chamber Orchestra presents The Crowd & I: A cinematic meditation on our crowded planet, Llewellyn Hall, 6 August 8pm; aco.com.au ROSE COLOURED EVERYTHING: Bring their indie-post-rock acoustic album tour to Smith’s Alternative, Saturday 6 August 6pm; smithsalternative.com

BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION: Cheryl Hodges explores the beauty of the eucalypt in watercolour in this instalment of A No Place Like Home, Gungahlin Library, Saturday 6 August 9.30am; belcoarts.com.au

CANBERRA CALLIGRAPHY SOCIETY: The Way of the Pen, produced by various artists and scribes, 6 August-7 September, The Oaks Brasserie, Yarralumla; canberracalligraphysociety.org.au

THE BEANIES: The ABC Kids trio bring their live show Egg-straordinary Day to Canberra Theatre, Saturday 6 August 10am and 12pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

CANBERRA BLUES SOCIETY: Celebrates 25 years and International Blues Day with live music, hot rods, markets and more at Harmonie German Club, Saturday 6 August 12pm; events.humanitix.com

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CANBERRA WRITER’S FESTIVAL: The 7th annual festival hosts over 70 events at historical sites across the ACT, 10-14 August; canberrawritersfestival.com.au CRAFTERNOON: Every Wednesday afternoon, Smith’s Alternative hosts crafty types to get together from 12.30pm; smithsalternative.com VIKA & LINDA: The duo embarks on their biggest tour yet, coming to Canberra Theatre, 11 August 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au CAPITAL PUNISHMENT: Canberra’s original pun slam returns, Smith’s Alternative, Thursday 11 August 7pm; smithsalternative.com ANU CLASSICS MUSEUM: Free tours conducted by voluntary guides on the second Friday of each month at 12.30pm in the A D Hope Building, ANU; call 0438 883 373. SMITH’S ALTERNATIVE: Lo Carmen performs from 7pm, then The Burley Griffin, CJ Shaw and The Blow Ins from 9.30pm, Friday 12 August; smithsalternative.com NIGHT MARKETS: The community-run event runs every Friday 4-8pm at Anktell Street, Tuggeranong. SOFT LIGHT: Kasey Sealy presents her exhibition of watercolours at Aarwun Gallery, 12 August4 September; aarwungallery.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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Lifeline Canberra CEO Carrie Leeson (right) and ambassador Ben Farinazzo prepare for the charity’s bridal stall and Bride Stride fundraiser at The Canberra Fair on Sunday 28 August.

Models wear a selection of the hundreds of brand-new gowns donated to Lifeline Canberra that will be for sale at The Canberra Fair on Sunday 28 August.

Race Mel Breen in a wedding dress for Lifeline Canberra Have you ever dreamt of racing the fastest woman in Australia, while wearing a wedding dress, with all proceeds going to charity? Well, how about now? On Sunday 28 August, Lifeline Canberra will be participating in The Canberra Fair, a free entry event at Thoroughbred Park. Previously known as the Canberra Wedding Fair, the event has expanded to incorporate some of the surrounding regions’ market leaders in weddings, events, travel, and lifestyle – a new look presented by Danielle Cleary Events. Lifeline Canberra will have a stall running from 10am to 3pm, showcasing wedding dresses, gowns, veils, formal attire, all in brand-new condition, that were donated to the charity by Estelle Designs and Alessandra Ashley Fashion. “We have hundreds!” exclaimed CEO of Lifeline Canberra, Carrie Leeson. “Wedding gowns, mother of the bride gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, flower girl dresses, matching accessories. Dresses will be priced as

low as $10. Some may be in the hundreds, but essentially this is our Bookfair for bridal.” Savvy shoppers can purchase hundreds of dollars’ worth of satin to wear or upcycle, with every dollar converted to lifesaving calls to Lifeline’s 13 11 14 crisis support line. “We will do anything to do justice to this donation, and make sure these dresses find a good home, including striking a bargain,” smiled Carrie. The exuberant CEO said that while there are several stunning pieces in store, she will be leaving the best for other future brides. At the stall (with wedding gowns on) will be Lifeline Canberra ambassadors, including dual Invictus Games gold medallist Ben Farinazzo, Canberra Cavalry mascot ‘Sarge’ Josh Williams, Paralympian Sarah Walsh, and fastest Australian woman at the 100m sprint, Melissa ‘Mel’ Breen. Fairgoers are encouraged to slip into their purchased gowns. Then, when the clock strikes three, the inaugural Lifeline Bride Stride begins. “It’s a one-minute sprint in a straight line

down Thoroughbred Park Racecourse in full wedding attire. “We’re hoping businesses and individuals will sign up and stride with Lifeline for a fantastic cause,” said Carrie. “Those who register can fundraise in their friendship circles, workplaces, and communities to support them in their race.” Along with Lifeline’s Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim, the Bride Stride is one of many out-of-the-box ideas that aim to “nuance the conversation around mental illness”. “It’s only through reducing stigma that we will see an increase in individuals reaching out for help,” said Carrie. “What resonates with one person may not resonate with another. What we deal with is serious, but this is an uplifting way to speak about it. Often there are members of our community who have never, will never, struggle with mental illness, but these conversations need to happen anyway.” (continued next page) canberraweekly.com.au

cover story (from previous page) “When mental illness strikes, you need to be ready to have this conversation anywhere and anytime.” The beginning of the pandemic provoked an increase from 2,500 calls a day, to 3,500 daily calls to Lifeline. Moreover, the number of calls has continued to increase over the past six months. “Nationally, we’ve seen the largest percentage of growth in demand for crisis support coming from Canberrans,” said Carrie. “There is a very clear indication that our community is seeking help. “The primary reasons why people are calling are relationship breakdowns and isolation.” She noted that this is in line with Australia as a whole. “It’s reflective of what’s happening in the broader community, reeling from Covid and isolation.

“However, we’ve seen an increase across the board, with calls pertaining to suicide, self-harm, and child safety, which is very concerning. “At Lifeline, we’re focused on getting to every call, and being with an individual when they summon the courage to pick up the phone. We’re here 24/7. “Outside of the crisis support service, we’re trying to rebuild community connection after it was damaged during the pandemic and reimagine what it looks like now. “It’s become very clear throughout Covid that individuals do not have the skills to identify the signs of mental illness within themselves, or the knowledge of what to do next,” said Carrie. “This is not a slight on the community; the situation we found ourselves in was unprecedented. We’re working on responding to the

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huge increase in demand for our education courses. “In normalising mental illness in different settings, people will feel more comfortable in engaging with it, and individuals can reach out without fear of being judged.” To register for Lifeline Bride Stride, donate, or become a Lifeline Canberra volunteer, visit lifelinecanberra.org.au Event registration costs $26, the cost to answer a life changing call. All proceeds raised will go directly to local crisis support. “Anyone at all can participate. Come down, have fun, and support.” Browse hundreds of donated, brand-new gowns at Lifeline Canberra’s stall at The Canberra Fair, Thoroughbred Park, Sunday 28 August 10am-3pm; Canberra Bride Stride at 3pm. - Anja de Rozario

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Canberra Weekly tried and tested! CycleBar has come to Canberra. Immersive, multisensory, and led by trained instructors, CycleBar offers spin classes enhanced by high-energy playlists and real-time ‘CycleStats.’ “The whole time you’re plugged in – whether it’s to the upbeat atmosphere, the addictive, blood-pumping tunes, the before and after session banter, or the quality insights you’re getting from your instructor or the data in front of you,” said Matt Gordin, CEO of CycleBar Australia. Founded in 2004, CycleBar offers indoor cycling workouts at a cheaper rate than some of its more star-studded competitors. I tried CycleBar at its fi rst ACT location in Gungahlin Marketplace and was immersed in the musicbased workout. When the lights go down and the beats go up, you feel as if you’re in an Ariana Grande music video and there’s nothing you can’t do – whether that’s true or not is entirely based on your fitness level. The instructors,

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for sustainable fashion-related terms across 50 of the world’s largest economies. Its results suggested who is throwing out the most clothing, who is bearing the brunt of the industry’s pollution, and who is searching for more sustainable solutions. Named the most fashion-conscious country of the research, the UK nonetheless only recycles 0.3kg, and reuses 0.4kg, out of the 3.1kg of textile waste each Brit produces every year. Our neighbours, New Zealand, ranked third, where residents made 432.40 searches for information around sustainable fashion per 100,000 people. Ranking fi fth amongst the most sustainable fashion-conscious countries, Australia’s most common Google searches pertained to ‘secondhand clothing’, with a 50 per cent search increase for the topic this year. Australia is the second highest consumer of textiles per person in the world, after the United States, with 93 per cent of that waste going to landfi ll. The study focused on which countries are shipping their textile waste to

developing countries, tipping out discarded clothing overseas. Belgium exports the most worn clothing per head, with a NET export of 1,228,523kg per 100,000 people in the country, followed by the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland. The small island nation of Sao Tome and Principe receives the most worn clothing per head of any country, with net imports of 680,919kg per 100,000 people. It was followed by Gambia, and Nicaragua. The study focused on the divide between rich and poor nations, concluding that while richer nations produce much more clothing waste, it is the poorer countries that are often left to process it. “While some of this waste will undoubtedly be recycled into new garments, large quantities of it will not. Much of this waste will end up being sent to landfi ll, where the synthetic materials used in many fashion items may enter the local ecosystem, causing further environmental damage.” Read the full study at jewellerybox.co.uk/ blog/sustainable-fashion-report/

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110/100 Swain Street, Gungahlin

$415,000

LJ Hooker

38 Bangalay Crescent, Rivett

$887,000

LJ Hooker

34/1 Playfair Place, Belconnen

$385,000

inStyle

22 Mervyn Davis Crescent, Taylor

$860,000

Irwin

37/8 Correa Street, O'Connor

$370,000

LJ Hooker

88/121 Thynne Street, Bruce

$855,750

Stone

24/15 Crest Rd, Crestwood

$367,500

Estate Realty

8 Ashburner Street, Higgins

$850,000

Belle

29/6 High Street, Queanbeyan East

$366,000

Belle

47/6 Cunningham Street, Griffith

$850,000

Independent

2/30 Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan

$362,500

McIntyre

12 Brazel Street, Higgins

$845,000

LJ Hooker

94/68 Hardwick Crescent, Holt

$362,000

Belle

1/51 Leahy Close, Narrabundah

$815,000

Hodgkinson

82/140 Anketell Street, Greenway

$350,000

Luton

10 Bonwick Place, Garran

20 Hinkler Street, Scullin

$800,010

John Tye

113/1 Braybrooke Street, Bruce

$320,000

LJ Hooker

5 Chuculba Crescent, Giralang

$800,000

LJ Hooker

6/20 Trinculo Place, Queanbeyan East

$266,000

LJ Hooker

12 Maloney Street, Wanniassa

$795,000

Independent

23/58 Bennelong Crescent, Macquarie

$260,000

Town Residential

46 McClure Street, Evatt

$791,055

Home by Holly

1/3 Charles Street, Queanbeyan

$210,000

Ray White

1/2 Rouseabout Street, Lawson

$785,000

Luton

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Draft ACT rental laws: REIACT ‘concerned’, lobbies say ‘good step’ The community consultation period has begun on a draft bill to end no-cause evictions in the ACT, with tenancy lobbies saying it’s a “good step” while the Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT) is “concerned”. The ACT Government released the draft of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2022 on Wednesday 27 July. If passed, the bill will make it an offence for a landlord or agent to solicit rent bids, will ensure minimum standards for rental properties are strengthened, and will make it easier for tenants to grow food on a rental property. ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury said this bill will “modernise tenancy laws” and create “more secure housing and a fairer rental system” in the ACT at a time when rental affordability and availability is worsening. “We certainly have had reports of retaliatory evictions where tenants have sought to have maintenance, improvements, or raise complaints with landlords and, shortly afterwards, they’ve had their tenancy ended,” Mr Rattenbury said. “This legislation seeks to correct that balance to create more power equality between landlords and tenants but, at the same time, allowing landlords to continue to manage their property in ways that are appropriate,” he said. “… simply ending it [tenancy] because they don’t like the tenant, or the tenant has sought to exert their rights is not an appropriate reason for ending a tenancy and that’s why we are making this key change to the ACT Tenancy laws.” Mr Rattenbury rejected suggestions from landlords that their rights will no longer be protected without the option of a no-cause eviction. Director of Better Renting, Joel Dignam, said these changes will make it easier for the over 50,000 renters in the ACT to have a secure and stable home. 56

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“Ending unfair evictions and requiring a good cause to end a tenancy is an essential step to ensure people can feel secure in their home,” Mr Dignam said. “In addition, these changes will make it possible for people to exercise other rights without fear of retaliation. For example, we know of a pensioner who opposed a rent increase because it was excessive. “That person later got a no grounds notice to vacate. This was retaliation, pure and simple. It should not be allowed, and, with these changes, it will not be allowed. Landlords should follow the law.” REIACT CEO Michelle Tynan said there is no simple answer to the national housing crisis, but these changes by the ACT Government will push many renters into homelessness. Ms Tynan said that Victoria and New Zealand implemented similar changes into legislation, which have led rental providers to leave the market as it is now “too hard” to maintain and sustain their investment properties. “…landlords have sold their investment properties due to the onerous compliance requirements and sentiment that they have had their rights as owners slowly eroded with the implementation of each new legislation mandate,” Ms Tynan said. The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has expressed grave concerns the proposed tenant changes will weaken the rights and protections of Housing ACT tenants through the introduction of separate termination provisions. According to ACTCOSS, these new provisions will allow the Commissioner for Social Housing to evict tenants. ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Emma Campbell said, “We welcome these additional protections for private renters. Tenants should be able to be make their rental property a secure home, relying on robust and enforceable rights to privacy, quality, security of tenancy and usage.”

Canberra unit prices rise 4.4% to hit new record The ACT’s housing market was a mix of changing trends this quarter, according to Domain’s latest Quarterly House Price Report for June. House prices rose again by 1.8 per cent to reach a median of $1.15 million, while units rose 4.4 per cent to hit a median high of $599,735. For the first time since 2012, Canberra became the second most expensive capital city in which to purchase a unit, and remained in its podium spot as the second most expensive capital to buy a house. While Canberra’s house price rise may feel like another dramatic increase, Domain’s Chief of Economics and Research, Nicola Powell, said the annual rate of growth has slowed to an 18-month low, and values remain 0.9 per cent below the end of 2021’s peak price. “While the lift in house prices did partly reverse the decline of the previous quarter, they remain just over $10,000 below the December 2021 price peak. Eased conditions are still evident, house prices remain below peak price, and the annual growth rate has eased to an 18-month low,” Dr Powell said. “In comparison, unit price growth gained pace, reversing all the decline of the previous quarter to reach an all-time high of almost $600,000. The stronger outcome of units follows a period of outperformance of house prices, which rose 50 per cent from March 2020 to the peak in December 2021, while unit prices rose only 29 per cent from March 2020 to the current peak. “This stark growth difference drove a record price gap, but this is now narrowing as house prices rise twice as fast as unit prices over the quarter.” Buyer demand is steering towards units in Canberra due to affordability constraints, reduced borrowing capacity, and the value of owner-occupier first home loans hitting a high, Dr Powell said. Additionally, investors have remained an active buyer segment, continuing to chase a tight landlords’ rental market and favourable rental returns. “However, demand has eased with the value of investment and owner-occupier home loans below early 2022 peaks. This is helping to shift balances between supply and demand,” she said. “Buyers will find they are facing less competition as the volume of potential buyers per listing has been tracking lower since the September 2021 peak. “Clear shifts are playing out across the Canberra auction market; it was the busiest June quarter on record, but clearance rates have dropped to a two-year low of 65 per cent.”

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Classic Canberra home Ainslie 1 Stephen Street Nestled in the Wakefield Gardens heritage precinct, this Ainslie abode is set on a large 1,038sqm block boasting mature trees and oozing potential and classic Canberra charm. Agents Stephen Bunday and Nic Salter-Harding’s favourite part of the property is the paved back area, where they imagine spending long afternoons surrounded by the deciduous trees that are sunlit in winter and shady in summer. “What’s not to love about 1 Stephen Street? This part of Ainslie is just a short, flat walk to the local shops, Edgar’s Inn, and a number of other services at your fingertips. You’ve also got four parks plus the Mount Ainslie Nature Reserve within easy walking distance, not to mention great schools nearby and a short trip into the City,” they said. “The fact that the seller has kept the classic heritage feel of the home inside and out whilst still modernising it is really appealing. This is one of those homes that you just can’t help but feel comfortable in. The other thing that makes this such a great find is the opportunity to utilise more of the large block in the

future and expand your home. “Part of the Wakefield Gardens heritage precinct, this home is a great example of these beautiful early Canberra homes. The high batten ceilings throughout the home help to make spaces feel large and light, the picture rails and timber sash windows are not only practical, but invoke that classic Ainslie feel. “The owner has upgraded the home in some ways though, with hydronic heating, which efficiently warms the whole house, as well as a recently renovated bathroom and upgraded 3-phase power. To us, there’s also nothing quite like a good old-fashioned fireplace as well.”

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Forde 80 Hibberd Crescent This spacious family home features a north-facing formal living room flowing through to an open plan living, kitchen and dining area. This light-filled living space also opens onto the covered alfresco area, perfect for indoor and outdoor entertaining.

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Stirling DHA Investment If you are looking to downsize or invest, look no further than this exceptional and spacious freestanding town residence. Well located in a quiet sought-after complex, this stylish architectdesigned single-level home built by

Prestige Building Services in 2001 is a rare offering to the market, especially when you consider the repainting and recarpeting that will happen at the end of the lease. This is only one of the two largest in the complex. Imagine the benefits of buying

something now, talking to your accountant about claiming the stamp duty, having guaranteed rent with DHA every month, with a plan to move into the property yourself in a few years when it is completely recarpeted and repainted throughout.

DHA Lease 24/01/2020 to 23/01/2026 EER 2.5 Price $830,000 Rent $640 pw View On request Agent Christine Shaw Mob 0405 135 009 Blackshaw Manuka 0405 135 009

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