30 March 2023

From the editor

Daylight Saving ends overnight on Saturday, giving us an extra hour this Sunday. How will you spend it? I might use mine to catch up on that hour of sleep we lost last October when Daylight Saving Time began. No joke.

There are many studies proving the importance of good quality sleep in supporting one’s health, wellbeing, and immunity. Apparently, it’s common for sound sleep to become more elusive as one ages, as I’ve experienced in recent years. I’ve learnt to limit my ca eine intake to one cup [tea or co ee] in a 24-hour period, imbibed well before noon.

Renowned sleep expert and media personality, Dr Michael Mosley, o ers several tips for restful slumber: stick to a sleep window; cut the clutter in the bedroom; cut out sugary foods at night; stop eating at least three hours before bed; and do [resistance] exercise in the early morning light. Failing that, seek professional advice about foods and supplements that might help your individual circumstances. Sleep well, live well.

Reasons to be grateful this past week include a scintillating evening of live Canberra Symphony music featuring entrancing percussionist Claire Edwardes, breakfast block party with our o ce neighbours, gentle autumn morning sunshine and birdsong, a fresh autumn breeze in my face, time spent in good company, time spent in solitude, and an understanding friend forgiving my forgetfulness. Take care.

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National Dinosaur Museum general manager, Carole Arulantu – and friends – invite Canberrans to the Museum’s 30th birthday celebrations on Saturday 8 April. Photo: Kerrie Brewer. Flip to page 4 for the cover story.

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National Dinosaur Museum celebrates 30 roarsome years

There ain’t no party like a dinosaur party – and the prehistoric party animals are getting down for the National Dinosaur Museum’s 30th birthday. Locals and visitors are invited to join the celebrations at the popular Canberra attraction on Saturday 8 April.

The family-friendly activities kick off at 10 am with face painting, hourly tours, dinosaur encounters, workshops, fossil talks, and dinosaur egg hunts – it is Easter weekend, after all! There will be a whole array of food vendors, local author Sarah Bennet will be reading her stories, and children are invited to enter the paint Cooper competition, capturing the day’s main star, Cooper the Australotitan cooperensis

From 5pm, adults only are

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invited upstairs to learn more about the raunchier side of dinosaur past-times. The tour explores dinosaur procreation, revealing some fun facts about their habits.

“Parents might want to stay on for the evening event, and kids, of course, are allowed to stay anywhere on the ground floor during the 18-plus tour. We’ll have that sort of watched,” says Carole Arulantu, general manager of the National Dinosaur Museum.

Before becoming home to Australia’s largest permanent collection of fossils, the building housed an opal museum. The space lent itself well to the transformation with an underground vault providing perfect storage for the dino memorabilia.

In 1993, the dinosaurs took

the venue, which has been evolving ever since. In 2011, the current directors came on board, bringing their own interests and spins. Experts in the fields of plants, crystals, and arts, the new directors set out to change the museum through their shared love of dinosaurs.

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“We’ve got old footage and photography of what this place actually looked like. We had a few dinosaurs to start with – about 10 dinosaurs outside – and the outdoor area was not as grand as this at the moment,” says Ms Arulantu.

Now, she says, the space is truly magnificent with the upstairs gallery telling stories from the beginning of time until now. The displays feature animatronic dinosaurs, replica and real fossils and bones, plus there are crystals and all other kinds of dinosaur-era goods that encourage visitors to ask questions to learn more.

“I love education; for me, education is number one. I love the fact that I can give that to kids and adults alike, but they’re having fun while they’re doing it – they don’t even know their learning,” she says.

Experienced in event management, Ms Arulantu has big plans to attract new visitors to the Museum

and has her sights set on making it an international attraction.

“People maybe think this is only for kids, and it’s not; it’s for people like me – the Peter Pans of the world,” she smiles.

Ms Arulantu believes in celebrating the 30th anniversary milestone for more than one day, and plans to keep the celebrations stomping all year long. In the works so far is a dinosaur day, a fossil day, and some other prehistoric-themed surprises.

It isn’t just about bringing more visitors to the dinosaur haven, as she’s keen to include all the nearby Gold Creek Village attractions in the party. Neighbouring businesses are collaborating to celebrate the NDM’s 30th birthday party – George Harcourt Inn is bringing drinks to share, the aviary is bringing some of the dinosaur’s closest relatives, the reptile park is bringing scaly cousins, and the lolly shop has designed a special collection for the day.

Celebrate at the National Dinosaur Museum’s 30th birthday party on Saturday 8 April from 10am to lights out at 8pm; nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au

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Carole Arulantu, general manager of the National Dinosaur Museum, invites Canberrans to the Museum’s 30th birthday celebrations on Saturday 8 April. over

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Explore Canberra’s Heritage

The Canberra and Region Heritage Festival is back for its 40th year! From 11-30 April, you are invited to learn more about the rich history and heritage of the area through a range of workshops, talks, tours and more. With over 150 activities and events, there’s something for everyone.

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Minns wins a clean, civil NSW election campaign

Congratulations to Chris Minns and NSW Labor on their election win. Minns won a comfortable victory in a polite election campaign against an equally civil premier in Dominic Perrottet.

These two gentlemen played the ball and not the man and were both gracious in their comments about the other on election night. Such decency and manners augur well for the new government and premier. We are all Australians, after all, and I’m sure most candidates stand because they genuinely feel they want to make a difference for the betterment of their fellow citizens.

Dominic Perrottet and the Liberal /National coalition leave NSW in a better position than when they first won in 2011 and it is now up to Chris Minns to continue to move that great state forward. He is a member of the NSW right and comes across as a steady hand and a man who is modest by nature and practical. Time will tell.

Like last year’s federal election, the Nationals did well and were let down by their Liberal colleagues. They may have lost Monaro, but they picked up a seat in northern NSW. I cannot understand why the NSW Liberals have developed the habit of preselecting at the last minute. It makes the job of winning seats so much harder. The factions also have to pull their heads in. It never ceased to amaze me how the NSW party failed to recognise just how much of an outstanding asset the late and great Jim Molan was, and continued to put him in unwinnable positions on the senate ticket. A bit of soul-searching is needed to get the NSW Liberals back on track for 2025 federally and 2027 at state level.

Locally, congratulations are in order to Steve Whan, who makes a return to state parliament. Nichole Overall can consider herself unlucky to lose. As I said last week, she was an outstanding candidate and I hope she considers running federally in 2025 against Kirsty McBain, the sitting Labor member for

the federal seat of Eden Monaro as Nichole would make a very good federal member. Were she to do so and fail, then she can always go again for the state seat in 2027. In her 12 months as the local member, she showed great promise.

Australia now has only one Liberal government left. Tasmania. However, politics is cyclical, and I can recall in the halcyon days of 1996 there was only one Labor government at state and federal level – NSW. I well recall forming a very good relationship at education minsters meetings with my NSW counterpart, Labor’s John Aquilina, a fine man and a good state minister. Over time, the Labor party came back to the extent that at my last ministerial meeting as ACT Attorney-General in mid2001, there were five state Labor ministers and only four Liberals – me, the SA, NT and Commonwealth AG.

Over time, the Coalition will come back, too, but now is the time for analysis and to iron out the bugs.

Migrant swim project saving lives

From the tragic death of a friend comes a project that aims to see every person coming to make a home in Australia learn how to be safe in and around water – Canberra’s own Refugee and Migrant Swimming Project.

The eleven-week program teaches people water safety and to recognise the danger signs. There are swimming lessons, water information sessions, a crash course in CPR, and vocabulary around water safety – all topped off with a freshwater lesson at Pine Island.

In 2020, Najeeb Rafee, a refugee from Afghanistan, was swimming in the Cotter River when an incident resulted in him being submerged for some time. He was transferred to hospital where he died on what would have been his 25th birthday.

“This loss really forced us to think about what was missing in Canberra in terms of water safety and drowning prevention. We came up with the Refugee and Migrant Swimming Project to service this gap and

prevent other families from dealing with the loss we had,” says co-founder Andrew Nolan.

Four of Najeeb’s friends – Mr Nolan, Liam McBride-Kelly, Clare McBride-Kelly and Annie Gao – came together in what they say is a fitting way to continue their friend’s legacy. Najeeb spent much of his time volunteering with other refugee families who had recently arrived in Australia.

Mr Nolan says they reached out to peak refugee and migrant bodies around Canberra and local pools to see if they could get support for their idea. The Gungahlin Leisure Centre came on board and helped launch the first pilot program in January 2022 with 20 participants.

The program is aimed at teaching adults who relocate to Australia how to swim. Mr Nolan says schools have programs for children to learn and Lifesaving Australia has some great programs for younger demographics, but Canberra was lacking a program for adults.

“We want to target adult populations; because they haven’t grown up around water,

that increases their risk,” he says. Find out more about the Refugee and Migrant Swimming Project at rmspcanberra.com Full story online.

- Jessica Cordwell

Muhammad Qayum and swim instructor with Refugee and Migrant Swimming Project, Canberra. Image supplied.

Canberrans deserve better access to affordable health care

News that affordable healthcare provider Hobart Place General Practice will shut its doors next month was blow to the Canberra community.

Hobart Place GP has run in Civic for about 40 years – providing bulk-billed primary healthcare to Canberrans.

Dr Joo-Inn Chew, who has worked at Hobart Place for 20 years, wrote a moving piece this week about the difficult but rewarding and crucial work GPs do for our community.

In a closure notice posted to its webpage, the clinic said a combination of retirements and a decade-long freeze on Medicare rebates has rendered the practice “financially unviable”.

“We’ve found it increasingly difficult to practise the mixed billing model in general practice,” the closure notice said.

I’ve received a number of messages from my constituents who are understandably deeply concerned by this closure – and I’m acutely aware of the dire state of bulk billing and access to general practice in Canberra more broadly.

I know it’s never been harder or more expensive

for Canberrans to see a doctor, and when it comes to bulk billing, my constituents cop some of the worst outcomes in the country.

Our bulk billing rate is lower than the national average of 42.7 per cent, which means that every time Canberrans need to see their doctor, they’ll be out of pocket around $50 for a 15-minute consultation or $66 for longer consultations.

With the cost of living rising across all aspects of daily life, this means many Canberrans simply can’t access the primary care they need.

The closure is the culmination of nine years of ideological cuts and neglect from the AbbottTurnbull-Morrison Governments, which included a six-year-long freeze on the Medicare rebate by then Health Minister Peter Dutton, making it harder and harder for our doctors to bulk bill.

In addition to this, in 2020 the Morrison Government removed ACT and Queanbeyan doctors from the eligibility criteria for rural incentives.

That decision meant doctors were paid less when they bulk billed children and concession patients.

Naturally as a result, our bulk-billing rates plummeted further.

And while I understand that Canberra is not a rural area, it is an important healthcare hub for much of southern NSW, with many people travelling to access services in the ACT.

I recently spoke in Parliament about the state of bulk billing in the ACT and have raised it with Health Minister Mark Butler, who has spoken about the need to fix bulk billing and rebuild general practice in Australia.

That’s why the Albanese Government put strengthening Medicare and general practice at the heart of our election policy.

Labor knows that healthcare is a human right that should be universally available, not just there for those that can pay.

Minister Butler has delivered the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report and is focused on making Medicare more accessible.

It may be too late to save Hobart Place GP, but I will continue to advocate for Canberra for better access to affordable primary health care.

THE TRUE MEANING OF more precious than bunnies and eggs Easter

The true meaning of Easter is wondrous! Its message promises such blessings to each one of us and to our world. To hide it behind bunnies and eggs, secularism and skepticism, is saddening. Jesus was crucified by the materialistic world’s hatred of his spirituality. His grace, and power to bring peace and healing to the world, was unsurpassed and something human power could not control. It tried to silence his holy message by crucifying him. But how he reacted to such evil intent was an example to us all. He responded with the loving kindness, calmness and confidence that could only come from the deepest understanding that evil cannot conquer goodness any more than the darkness can

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conquer the light.

In the resurrection, Jesus proved that there is life beyond what we see, like someone journeying on after they have sailed out of our sight. Think of it like writing an equation on a page, say 2+2=4. If we destroy the page, is the truth that sum represents also destroyed, or is it eternally true and untouched? Jesus showed us that each one of us has just such an eternally true identity, something that the outward appearance only hints at, something that never dies. What a glorious message.

He also showed that to react with love instead of hate or anger, disempowers evil. Is this not a message that could bring peace to our world? Is this not the ‘Golden Rule’ – ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you’?

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GIVIT donation of the week: Children’s toiletries

GIVIT is calling for donations of children’s toiletries for families experiencing economic hardship and other vulnerabilities. Your donation will mean a lot to families in need and help to ensure their children remain safe, clean and healthy. To find out how you can help please visit givit.org.au/whats-needed. Search Category: keyword ‘children’s toiletries’. Location: ‘ACT’.

Turn back time

Daylight Saving Time ends in the ACT on Sunday 2 April at 3am when clocks are turned back one hour to 2am, Australian Eastern Standard Time. A handy mnemonic for remembering which way to turn the clock is: Spring forward, fall back.

Omnia Adventurers and Social Club

Our club invites you to meet new people and forge new friendships while enjoying a wide range of social activities, such as Friday night drinks and dinner, bushwalking, movie and gallery outings, and more. For details, email omnia_membership@omnia.asn.au

Coffee/Op Shop

On Saturday 2 April 9am-12pm at Christ Church Hawker, come and check out our Trash & Treasure, books, games and DVDs, pre-loved clothes, craft and cake stalls, plus free morning tea for visitors. More info: 0428 266 658.

The true meaning of Easter is of the utmost importance to our own lives and to the world. If we remember it in our hearts and live it in our lives, then that precious sacrifice made by Jesus is not lost but is still as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago.

The Christian Science Church is located on the corner of Macquarie and Bligh Streets, Barton. Sunday services and Sunday School are at 10am and on Wednesday there is a Testimony Meeting at 6.15pm. Everyone is welcome. Find out more at christiansciencecanberra.com

Cuban Latin Fiesta in Canberra

Australia Cuba Friendship Society of Canberra invites everyone to the Cuban Latin Fiesta on Saturday 1 April 6.30pm at St James Church Hall, Curtin. Tickets: $20 at the door. We will have: Latin band, Latin performers, dancing, Latin food and drinks, cakes, tea and coffee.

Friends of the ANBG Thursday Talks

On Thursday 6 April 12.30-1.30pm at ANBG Theatrette, Professor David Lindenmayer AO from the ANU Fenner School of Environment & Science will talk about key findings from 24 years of the Sustainable Farms Project at the ANU. More info: friendsanbg.org.au/calendar

Yoga sessions at 24CARE Community Hall

Phillip Franco and Paul are conducting free Yoga sessions every Wednesday 10am at 24CARE Community Hall, 53 Dundas Ct, Phillip. The sessions focus on the art of calming the mind, muscles and releasing tensions in every part of the body. More info: email admin@24care.com

Probus Club

Greenway: Our next meeting is on Tuesday 11 April 10.30am at Vikings Town Centre Club, Tuggeranong. Guest speaker: Marc Nieuwenhuys, who will talk about his battle with depression and how he’s turned his life around. More info: Alan on 6294 7207.

The true meaning of Easter is far more important to the world than bunnies and eggs are.

Dad was lonely in the house by himself. He was still independent but needed a little domestic help.

Then we found The Grange Deakin Serviced Apartments. After a little encouragement Dad moved in and within days couldn’t stop thanking me. Dad has his own apartment, he’s surrounded by company and regular social activities. The household chores are no longer a burden, the apartment is cleaned, and the linen changed weekly. Plus the pressure of the building maintenance is gone. Dad’s now out doing things he loves again.

I know Dad gets breakfast delivered in the morning and two home cooked meals. For added peace of mind there is someone there 24 hours a day in case of an emergency. The Grange isn’t aged care, but I know when the time comes, I can organise external community home care support to help Dad stay independent longer.

Now when we talk it’s without the worry and nagging. Dad couldn’t be happier.

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ACROSS

1 Dessert made with milk and eggs (7)

5 l arge printed pictures (7)

9 Short pistol (9)

10 System of principles (5)

11 Perquisites (6)

12 c onfirming (8)

14 Playing cards (6)

15 Brand of car, Mercedes – (4)

19 US State (4)

20 Governing body (6)

24 c ompelling charm (8)

25 i ndian deity (6)

27 Establish by law (5)

28 South American (9)

29 c ompletely (7)

30 Screw in (7)

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AR ie S MAR 21 – APR 20

As a therapeutic phase begins, you’ll experience focus either on your personal wellbeing or work. You can make great progress but must choose projects wisely. You may be surprised by financial information but must avoid intense communications. Look for constructive ways forwards.

TAu R u S APR 21 – MAy 21

You’ll enjoy being spontaneous. News will place you in a clearer frame of mind about your options moving forward. A health matter is best approached philosophically. You will find support if changes need to be made, and research and information will help you proceed.

gemi N i MAy 22 – JUn 21

The conjunction of Venus and Uranus suggests surprise developments to do with work or health. You can certainly make great progress with your projects and will need to focus on the details of a collaboration to avoid unnecessarily intense talks further down the line.

BRAIN BUSTERS

1 What university do recipients of Rhodes Scholarships attend?

CANC e R JUn 22 – JUl 22

DOWN

1 club (6)

2 Spray of liquid (6)

3 lively (8)

4 Excavates (4)

5 Buying (10)

6 i nveigle (6)

7 Kitchen time measure (8)

8 To daydream (8)

13 Very likely though not known for certain (10)

16 Most rapid (8)

17 clouded eye lens (8)

18 f eaturing as a principal performer (8)

21 f emale organs of a flower (6)

22 Economy (6)

23 l arge piece of artillery (6)

26 Truth (4)

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2 Who played ‘The c ooler King’ in the 1963 war-time film The Great Escape?

3 Which french heroine was also known as the Maid of Orleans?

4 How old is the titular girl in the ABBA song Dancing Queen?

5 Portobello, enoki and oyster are all types of what?

SOLUTIONS

Mars makes a wonderful aspect with Saturn, making this an excellent time to put form to your ideas, especially concerning arrangements and plans you share with others. You will gain the chance to experience a therapeutic trip or project. A surprise will keep you on your toes.

leO JUl 23 – AUG 23

You could manage to secure a commitment from someone. However, a project or investment may require a little more attention if you prefer your activities to proceed on an even keel. Someone may ask for your help and, if you need advice or support, it will be available.

vi R g O AUG 24 – SEPT 23

This is an excellent time to make progress in your career and work. You may even already have received good news. If not, take the initiative towards your goals. Someone close may reveal a vulnerability or ask for your help.

li BRA SEPT 24 – OcT 23

Mars at the zenith of your chart will provide you with the motivation to get things done, so be sure to work towards your goals, especially with family and your personal and creative projects. Someone close may reveal their deeper thoughts and a diplomatic approach will suit.

SCORP i O OcT 24 – nOV 22

This is a good week to focus on your health and wellbeing. Someone close has a surprise for you. The more you think things through, the better the outcome. It’s a good week to work towards building a solid platform for yourself as domestic and personal circumstances change.

SAgi TTAR iu S nOV 23 – DEc 21

Change in your daily schedule may be out of the ordinary, but you will progress well with adequate focus on collaborations and by making fresh arrangements. Avoid making assumptions. It’s a good week to focus on health and wellbeing, which will help you to feel revitalised.

CAPR i CORN DEc 22 – JAn 20

A domestic or personal circumstance will take much of your focus as you look for positive outcomes. This is certainly a good time to take the initiative by laying careful plans for solid results. A personal and, for some, financial circumstance will require tact to avoid offence.

AquAR iu S JAn 21 – fEB 19

The practical side of your nature will kick in this week, helping you to lay solid foundations for yourself and those you love. You may enjoy a surprise visit or development at home. However, travel will require additional focus to avoid delays and conundrums.

P i SC e S fEB 20 – MAR 20

This is a good time to take the initiative with domestic matters. If you work from home, your initiatives are likely to succeed. Be prepared for a surprise meeting or news. This is a good week to consider a fresh budget or expert financial advice.

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A CHILD-CENTRED CATHOLIC COMMUNITY WHERE GOSPEL VALUES ARE CENTRAL TO ALL LEARNING EXPERIENCES

St Monica’s Primary School is an inclusive Catholic learning community, serving families in the North Belconnen suburbs of Canberra and surrounding areas. The highly professional and dedicated staff are driven by a desire to ensure that every young person can achieve. Our parent community is highly engaged, highly valued and works in partnership with the school. St Monica’s has a strong focus on positive behaviour, restorative practices and student wellbeing. Our well-resourced learning facilities assist students to develop their strengths both inside and outside of the classroom.

1 Moynihan Street, Evatt ACT

T: 6258 5105

E: office.stmonicas@cg.catholic.edu.au

W: www.stmonicas.act.edu.au

As a Catholic community we journey in faith in the footsteps of St Monica

ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL & EARLY LEARNING CENTRE: A VIBRANT LEARNING COMMUNITY

St Joseph’s Primary School & ELC O’Connor in Canberra’s vibrant Inner North is a happy place where students discover their love of learning. Our inclusive and welcoming environment is designed for students from pre-school to Year 6.

At St Joseph’s, our teachers inspire students to learn, be, create and collaborate so as to reach their fullest potential. This commitment brings a sense of enthusiasm to the entire school community.

As a student-focused professional learning community, we meet the needs of all students. With high expectations through explicit direct instruction, we achieve excellent educational outcomes and student efficacy.

Being a smaller school environment, we give every student the level of care and attention they deserve, finding their strengths and interests, and tailoring their education to meet their style.

We focus on building each student’s confidence and providing them with leadership opportunities so they can shine bright and learn what they are capable of.

Features of our school include: small class sizes; targeted phonics and literacy programsFoundation to Year 6; new and vibrant learning and play spaces; opportunities for challenge

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To find out how our wonderful school can help your child discover their love of learning, come along to one of our 2024 Enrolment Open Days or contact the school to arrange a tour:

• Monday 8 May 9.30 – 11.00am

• Wednesday 10 May 4.30 – 6.00pm

• Wednesday 17 May 9.30 – 11.00am

St Joseph’s Primary School & Preschool

Boronia Drive, O’Connor ACT 2602

T: 6248 9818

E: office.sjo@cg.catholic.edu.au

W: sjo.act.edu.au

Cameron Tarrant – Principal

HOLY TRINITY: A DYNAMIC AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Holy Trinity is a Catholic school that welcomes students and families from ELC-Year 6 and is located in Curtin. As an International Baccalaureate World School, we provide an engaging, relevant and stimulating curriculum that prepares our students to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our focus is on developing curious, inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are responsible for creating a compassionate and more peaceful world in the future. We are dedicated to developing internationally-minded students who are aware of their responsibilities to themselves and the world around them. As well as teaching our students explicit knowledge and developing transferable skills, we empower our learners by giving them a voice, choice, and ownership in their learning, which supports them in developing their capacity for leadership and action.

One of the great strengths of Holy Trinity is our involved parent community, who work together to build

strong partnerships between the home, school and the Parish.

We are privileged to have a strong and committed School Board who are proactive in overseeing decisions made for our students, families and wider community.

The Parents & Friends Association is also very active, supporting the school and its community in many ways: raising funds for resources to enhance the teaching and learning, building a cohesive and supportive social community, and aiding our local community.

At Holy Trinity, we take pride in developing confident, independent thinkers and invite you to join our dynamic and supportive community. We would be delighted to personally talk with any parents interested in joining our learning community, and to personally take you on a tour of our school and facilities.

Please contact the school via email at office.holytrinity@cg.catholic.edu.au or phone 02 6281 4811.

What we do well

We deliver

St Clare’s College caters for the learning needs of a wide range of students. Students are encouraged to become active learners and to take increasing responsibility for their own learning. The formal curriculum is complemented by a diverse range of opportunities that allow students to experience learning in a variety of settings.

Dedicated specialists

Our staff of 120 outstanding educators and professional support staff, support student learning in a myriad of ways every day.

Community is everything

Our Community starts with the students and staff at St Clare’s and expands to the wider community, with our support for a number of local charities including Caritas Australia/Catholic Missions; St Vincent de Paul; Catholic Care (MacKillop House), Home in Queanbeyan, Karinya, Marymead and Farm in Galong.

Leadership that listens

The College Leadership Team and our Pastoral and Faculty Leaders provide high level support to staff, students and families with a dedicated approach to excellence in teaching and student pastoral care. Multiple opportunities are available for students to be involved in leadership positions, from the Student Representative Council (SRC) through to College Profile Captains and House Captains.

Meaningful reporting

1. One-on-one meetings when needed; Informative parent/teacher conferences

2. We maintain contact with students and families through our management system SEQTA, which gives you access to real time reporting and course outlines ensuring we are all on the same page when it comes to academic expectations, deadlines and student progress. This reporting is supported by above 1 and 2.

Certifications

We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 88009). Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses provide students with the knowledge and experiences to improve job prospects and further study after school. We pride ourselves on the certification results of our Year 12 graduating cohorts.

Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available for Year 7 and Senior students – Years 11 and 12.

Student Progress

The Student Progress Program (SPP) is a College initiative designed to support academic achievement and growth. The program runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 3.30pm – 5.00pm. It is resourced with academic tutors and faculty staff to assist with students’ self-identified learning needs and resourcing for class study and/or assessment.

Performing Arts

We love a performance! Get your dancing shoes on and your singing voices ready because there is always a new musical just around the corner. Theatrical performances and the reestablishment of our Bands means the range of student talents can be developed and showcased.

Did someone say Sport?

Netball; Basketball; Volleyball; Hockey; Tennis; Snow Sports; Dragon Boating; Swimming, Cross Country; AFL; Rugby League; Rugby Union; Cricket; Soccer – you name it we have it!

State of the Art Facilities

Modern light filled spaces; thinking outside the box when it comes to teaching spaces.

Communication is the key

Find out what we are doing by visiting our website www.stcc.act.edu.au; or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Learn more: www.stcc.act.edu.au

02 6260 9400

enrolments@stcc.act.edu.au

MACKILLOP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

The start of the 2023 academic year has marked 25 years since the opening of St Mary MacKillop College in Canberra’s Tuggeranong Valley.

The College, which is based over two campuses in Wanniassa and Isabella Plains, first opened its doors in 1998 following the amalgamation of Padua High School and St Peter’s College.

Over that time, MacKillop has gone from strength to strength and is now Canberra’s largest secondary school, providing all kinds of students – who possess a range of talents, interests, aand backgrounds – with a catholic, coed pathway for Years 7 to 12.

MacKillop has all the advantages a large school can provide: lots of different people to be friendly with, a wide range of curriculum options, modern facilities, extensive resources, great teachers, special programs, and a huge range of sport and co-curricular choices.

From day to day, however, the two-campus structure means students enjoy a learning environment where

they are known, understood, and can navigate their way through the adolescent years with encouragement and support.

MacKillop’s Principal, Mr Michael Lee, said the College has always aimed to be a ‘catholic school for all’.

“A lot has changed at MacKillop over 25 years but the spirit has not and we continue to be a catholic school for everybody,” Mr Lee said.

“The College’s strengths over the first 25 years have been our community, the opportunities for each and every student, and the quality of our teachers – these are the things MacKillop students are likely to tell you about when

you ask them about their school.”

St Mary MacKillop College is now accepting enrolments for the 2024 school year and will hold a range of information sessions in May. For information about these events and the College in general, visit www.mackillop.act.edu.au.

Mackinnon St, Wanniassa

Ellerston Avenue, Isabella Plains

T: 6209 0100

E: enrolments@mackillop.act.edu.au

W: www.mackillop.act.edu.au

ST EDMUND’S COLLEGE: A SCHOOL OF OPPORTUNITY

St Edmund’s College Canberra, a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice Tradition, has been educating boys from Year 4 to Year 12 for 69 years. Since 1954, the College has seen over 11,000 boys grow into exceptional young men, with generations of families passing through the halls.

When boys attend St Edmund’s, they and their families become a part of the vibrant and diverse community, creating connections and partnerships that start in the classroom and extend beyond the school grounds.

We deliver a holistic Catholic education for boys, which incorporates academic, faith, sporting, and extra-curricular pursuits. We believe in preparing boys for life, helping them focus on their strengths and better themselves as individuals in the years they spend at the College.

In that spirit, we are excited to continue our Eddies Education Partnership Program, where we, the College, collaborate with community organisations to enhance and broaden the education of our students. The Partnership Program works to improve student engagement, improve academic outcomes for students, enhance the social wellbeing of students, and broaden vocational options and skills.

The College is partnered with the University of Canberra (UC) through the new St Edmund’s College Sports Academy. We are thrilled that UC shares our

holistic view of education, knowing that for many young men, learning should not only be reduced to a number. This provides an opportunity for our students to consider a sports-focused pathway that offers direct, non-ATAR entry to a number of undergraduate courses at UC.

Another exciting partnership is with the Canberra Raiders through our Sports Science program. The Raiders partnership will provide a direct connection between St Edmund’s College and the Canberra Raiders for students playing Rugby League, supporting these students at a high level, both academically and physically.

A third partnership with the Hyatt Hotel in Canberra allows our Hospitality students to immerse themselves in authentic experiences of the Hospitality industry, engage in real work opportunities, build their professional network, and be mentored and coached by experts in the Hospitality field as they develop their skills and competencies.

Finally, St Edmund’s College is proud to formalise a partnership with Accelerate Physiotherapy. Accelerate Physiotherapy will work jointly with our Co-curricular and senior Talented Sports Programs to provide elite level athlete screening, assist in the injury and rehabilitation of student-athletes, and help develop athlete knowledge of content studied in senior courses.

We are building these partnerships because boys need a sense of empowerment and engagement at school with many opportunities in order to succeed. We offer an extensive choice of subjects, a wide variety of co-curricular options, both sporting and cultural, and the opportunity to engage with the community through social justice programs. Relevance is particularly important to boys’ learning and the pedagogy in our curriculum continually evolves to meet changing academic, career and trade opportunities.

We encourage each student’s personal development and support each boy to help them achieve their personal best. Students develop the skill of teamwork, learn the art of winning and losing gracefully, build the understanding that everything improves through practice, and are shown how to focus and work towards personal goals.

To find out more about Eddies, please contact our Enrolments Officer on 6239 0660, or email enrolments@stedmunds.act.edu.au. For further information, please head to our website www.sec.act.edu.au.

110 Canberra Ave, Griffith ACT

T: 02 6295 3598

E: reception@stedmunds.act.edu.au

W: www.sec.act.edu.au

DARAMALAN COLLEGE: HOLISTIC APPROACH TO EDUCATION

Daramalan College is a co-educational independent Catholic secondary school established by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSCs). All aspects of the college are underpinned by the MSC ethos, to be on Earth the Heart of God. The College offers a comprehensive and diverse academic, pastoral, spiritual, vocational, sporting and cultural education to prepare competent and confident young men and women for the world beyond school. At Daramalan, our holistic approach to education enables us to provide something for everyone.

As a community that inspires learning, nurtures potential and is strong in faith, we place a high value on providing quality learning opportunities for all students, with growth being our key focus. Our students achieve excellent academic results and have a reputation for being well prepared for further study or employment after completing school.

There is also an extensive and diverse co-curricular programme which serves to complement the academic curriculum.

121 Cowper Street, Dickson ACT

E: enrolments@daramalan.act.edu.au

T: (02) 6245 6348

CANBERRA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: SECURE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT

Our Christian school provides tailored education for your child in Mawson ACT. Our campus offers an Early Learning Centre (with Long Day Care), Pre-School and Primary School with wonderful High School opportunities. We have approximately 200 students enrolled, which makes us a small school, but we are a part of a larger network of 50 Australian schools with over 15,000 students enrolled.

The foundation of our approach to educating every child is our secure and nurturing school environment. We create this environment through appreciation for individual needs, respect for the children in our care, and support for their values and opinions. Through this approach, we help each

child to reach their full potential whilst developing self-esteem and an appreciation for the needs of others.

We employ the government developed Australian Curriculum, however, our staff recognise the individuality of each child’s learning needs and we offer a program designed to maximise each student’s potential in all areas of their learning. Children are placed on levels of work based on achievement outcomes rather than chronological age, resulting in satisfaction and challenge being an integral part of the child’s learning program. Because of our school size, each teacher can monitor each child and get to know their personality, growth and development needs.

All members of Canberra Christian School embrace and celebrate the diversity of our local community. We believe in working together with our families and our community to provide the best possible education for our children. We provide an extensive range of enriching activities including excursions, overnight camps, as well as in-school workshops.

Come and visit our campus today or call to make a booking to see the Principal.

64a Ainsworth St MAWSON ACT

T: 02 6286 3989

W: www.ccs.act.edu.au

ST JOHN PAUL II COLLEGE: BE ACTIVE... BE INSPIRED... BE CREATIVE...

A welcoming and inclusive learning community

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a welcoming and inclusive learning community – a flagship college of best practice in education. Together with Good Shepherd Amaroo, Holy Spirit Nicholls and Mother Teresa Harrison, we provide a K-12 Catholic pathway for families in the Gungahlin region.

JPC offers a unique, innovative educational environment where every student can flourish. Diversity is embraced and learning outcomes are optimised for each individual. This is achieved through a pedagogical approach that maximises student learning using evidence based, high impact teaching practices and a self-directed learning environment, with mobile devices enhancing learning.

The physical design of JPC facilitates teaching and learning through open, flexible, adaptable spaces in a beautiful, state of the art campus. With a focus on sustainability, our community embraces the challenge of implementing practices that respect the environment with a focus on minimising our ecological footprint.

A one-on-one Mentor Teacher relationship throughout the six-year learning journey

Our philosophy includes knowing each student well and caring for them in a welcoming and secure environment. As a Catholic school, we aim to assist each student to develop all aspects of themselves, growing emotionally, socially, intellectually, spiritually and physically, supported by strong values and the principles of the Catholic faith.

A Mentor Teacher works with each student and their parents to provide pastoral care and academic mentoring to support this holistic growth and development and to be a vital link between school and home.

A strong, dynamic community in the rich tradition of Catholic education

An essential part of our life as a Christian community is working together for the common good whilst fostering in each individual a feeling

of belonging and of self-worth. At JPC, we work together – parents, students and staff – to form this strong, dynamic community. Close ties with the three Catholic primary schools in Gungahlin, our neighbouring schools and other ACT Catholic secondary colleges enrich our community.

With five graduating classes to date, we have been delighted to celebrate the excellent academic results of our Year 12 groups. Our highly successful ex-students are testament to our educational approach – whether their chosen post-school pathways be university, training or the workforce. These students consistently report that the college prepared them exceptionally well for the world beyond school.

We invite all families considering High School opportunities for 2023 and beyond to come in and see the College.

Visit our website www.jpc.act.edu.au

for more information.

St John Paul II College

Year 7 – 12 Catholic Co-Educational College

Open Evening

30 March 2023

St John Paul II College (JPC) is a welcoming and inclusive learning community where diversity is embraced and learning outcomes are maximised for each individual. The college is a flagship in education and provides a unique, innovative educational environment where all students can flourish. The college’s core principles of Justice, Peace and Courage support the holistic development of students as they navigate an ever changing world.

Key Dates

• Open Evening | Thursday 30 March 2023 commencing at 4.30pm, last tour at 6.30pm

• School Tours | Small group tours are available during May

• Senior College Expo (Year 9-12 Students) | Wednesday 17 May 2023 from 4.30-7.00pm

• Try JPC Day (for Year 7 2024 students) | Friday 19 May or Monday 22 May

For more information and for bookings, visit our website www.jpc.act.edu.au

MERICI COLLEGE: EMPOWERING INDEPENDENCE

Merici is a Catholic College for young women in Years 7 to 12, which was established in 1959.

We are an authorised IB World School for the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. IB World Schools share a common philosophy – a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education – that we believe is important for our students.

We provide an engaging educational environment, designed to challenge our students to take risks within and beyond the classroom to achieve individual academic excellence.

Merici College is a welcoming community, where authentic relationships are nurtured, and where dignity and integrity are affirmed. We seek to foster within our students a life-long love of learning, where each young woman is given the opportunity to grow spiritually and intellectually in order to make

a positive contribution to society.

What is unique about Merici College?

• Every child is known!

• IB World School

• System-wide reform through high impact teaching strategies

• Gifted and Talented program, including Elite Sports program

• Scholarship program

• Extensive Music program

• Unique community partnership with Black Mountain School

• Sustainability, kitchen garden and healthy eating focus

• BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Laptop program

• Ongoing improvement of facilities

• Local and overseas tours and immersions

• Extended Day Program

• Dedicated South Canberra bus services

• A unique vibe … dynamic, welcoming and energetic community with a rich and varied curriculum, co-curricular opportunities and an outstanding system of pastoral care.

Our excellent outcomes for students are a culmination of striving to live out our mission: ‘Merici empowers women to love life, have hope, be faithful and build futures more wondrous than they dare to dream’. We recognise and celebrate Christ’s presence in our community.

We look forward to seeing you at our Open Day on Wednesday 3 May from 2pm to 7pm.

W: www.merici.act.edu.au

You’re welcome to join us while we showcase Merici

Wednesday 3 May 2:00–4:30pm | 5:00–7:30pm

Year 7 2024 Principal’s address and Information Session

Wednesday 3 May 3:00–4:30pm | 6:00–7:30pm

Casual dining experience available in the Bridge Restaurant

Bookings essential www.bridge.restaurant

Wednesday 3 May From 6:00pm

CANBERRA GRAMMAR SCHOOL – READY FOR THE WORLD

Within the blossoming flora of Red Hill, spread across a vibrant 22 hectares, is a home away from home;

Canberra Grammar School has been a committed family environment for our boarding community since 1929.

We are deeply proud of our heritage and fuelled with renewed energy for our future as we provide a uniquely warm and welcoming educational experience for our students.

As an independent Anglican School, we respect and nurture all students as individuals. We seek to inspire, support, and celebrate the e orts of all in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social, and physical aspirations within a community guided by Christian values.

Building on the professional expertise of its sta , the commitment of its community and the resources of the nation’s capital, CGS caters to a diverse range of learners and strives to be the most dynamic and distinctive centre of learning in Australia.

Canberra Grammar School is the only co-ed boarding school in the ACT, with a capacity for over 140 boarding placements at full enrolment. The Boarding Community is a tight-knit and diverse mixture of local, regional and international students. Our boarders live in a friendly and welcoming environment, with the convenience of being on campus with access to the resources of the School and Australia’s best-kept secret – our national capital! The city of Canberra and its nearby regions o er all

the opportunities of a major city and Australia’s natural environment but with the ease and safety that comes with its smaller size.

With 24-hour, seven-days-a-week support from an incredible team of dedicated and caring professionals led by the Heads of Boarding, CGS o ers a unique and valuable educational experience that goes beyond the ordinary. It provides an ideal environment for academic excellence, community building, and a global perspective. Our pastoral care sta lead a welcoming and familial community, ensuring our boarders have access to wellbeing and personal development assistance, targeted academic support structures, diverse social and leisure opportunities, school-based transport, and on-site medical support.

We o er a rigorous academic programme, o ering a range of courses from traditional academic subjects to specialised programmes like art, music, and athletics. At CGS, smaller class sizes combined with dedicated teachers and a culture of intellectual curiosity are essential to fostering an ideal learning environment for students. We are committed to nurturing the innate intellectual curiosity of our students by encouraging them to think critically, express themselves creatively, and develop a love of lifelong learning. One component of this is o ering our students the choice between studying the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) curriculum or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP),

encouraging and guiding them in whichever choice they make.

Beyond academic excellence, CGS fosters community building. Living and learning in a residential setting creates a unique and supportive environment that nurtures the development of strong bonds between students and mentors. We strongly emphasise inclusivity, respect, and empathy, providing a safe and nurturing environment where all students can thrive. Our students develop essential teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills by taking leadership roles and contributing to their communities. These skills prepare them for life beyond the classroom and are invaluable in any field they pursue.

Our students have an opportunity for personal growth, leadership development, and global engagement. With diverse student populations and international exchange programmes, our students have a robust opportunity to understand other cultures deeply, discuss global issues and develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed in an interconnected world.

Canberra Grammar School strives to develop all our students to be curious, creative, confident, and compassionate citizens of the world. By creating a home away from home for our boarders and welcoming all students and families into a broader community here in the nation’s capital - we are ready for the world!

W: cgs.act.edu.au

SJV: PROUDLY SMALL AND INCLUSIVE

St John Vianney’s in Waramanga prides itself on being a small inclusive school that strives to nurture the heart, mind and spirit of their community, by teaching the importance of acceptance, excellence and service.

The school is situated on spacious and well-kept grounds featuring extensive and varied playing spaces for all students, says principal Peter Rodda.

“Our school follows the example of our Patron Saint, John Vianney, striving to do ordinary things extraordinarily well. Children, regardless of their needs or faith background, are welcome and every effort is made to support all students and families in our school. We don’t just enrol the child, we enrol the family.

St John Vianney’s is staffed by highly trained professionals who are committed to providing the best of Catholic education for children,” he says.

“Our teaching approaches are evidence based and centred upon the key pedagogies of explicit and direct instruction. Staff are trained in the Science of Learning and use this knowledge, including their knowledge of Cognitive Load Theory, to inform their planning and selection of resources. We place significant emphasis on literacy

and numeracy as we believe these are important foundations for learning across all areas. At St John Vianney’s, we teach students to have a growth mindset and to recognise the importance of being a life-long learner.

“Our school is well resourced, with interactive LED boards in every classroom, and all year levels have access to their own iPad or Chromebook. Students at St John Vianney’s participate in specialist classes in the Performing Arts, Italian, Library and Health programs. STEM is well supported at the school with specialist Design and Technology lessons, based around coding and creating multimedia productions.

“At St John Vianney’s, all students are provided with an individualised education and all community members are treated as family. All community members are known by staff because YOU are part of the SJV family. It is a very special place to belong to.”

St John Vianney’s, Namatjira Drive, Waramanga. Open Days: Wednesday

3 May and Saturday 6 May. More information at 6288 2383 or office.sjv@cg.catholic.edu.au

W: sjv.act.edu.au

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TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN A FLOURISHING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Trinity Christian School provides a robust Christian education from Preschool to Year 12. Our campus environment includes indoor and outdoor learning spaces, sporting facilities, a library and resource centre, a commercial kitchen and a purpose-built Trade Skills Centre. Since 2020, we have opened a brand new Kindergarten building, amazing new Junior School playground and a completely renovated Year 6 learning space.

Currently under construction is our architecturally designed specialist Performing Arts Centre, in the centre of the School campus. It will provide a community hub of new facilities and landscaped areas for the whole school community to gather together. The outstanding new Centre will include a 120 seat theatre, café and box office, drama facility

for curriculum and co-curricular performances, K –12 music and drama classrooms, music tutorial and practice rooms, and rehearsal spaces for our bands, ensembles, choirs and drama performances. The project is on track to be complete in time for the 2024 school year.

Trinity is committed to equipping students to live meaningful lives in and outside the classroom. We are a learning centred school, focusing on the learner and the learning. We provide opportunities for all students to grow academically and mature in faith and service. The core aspirations we have for our students are to grow loving hearts, enquiring minds and generous spirits.

We are currently accepting applications for 2024 and all future years. We look forward to the students

Christian Education Preschool to Year 12

Enrolling

2023 OPEN DAYS

• Tuesday 9 May (Evening)

• Thursday 18 May

• Tuesday 12 September

• Tuesday 24 October

TRY TRINITY DAY (Open Day for Year 11 in 2024)

• Wednesday 21 June

Register for an Open Day now: trinitycs.act.edu.au

and families who will join us as we journey into our exciting and hope-filled future.

Visit: www.trinitycs.act.edu.au

34 McBryde Crescent, Wanniassa ACT

T: 02 6210 7500

E: enrolments@tcs.act.edu.au

W: www.tcs.act.edu.au

ST FRANCIS XAVIER COLLEGE: NURTURING OUR STUDENTS TO BE CONFIDENT AND CAPABLE LIFELONG LEARNERS

St Francis Xavier College is an innovative, future focused learning community dedicated to preparing our students for the joys and challenges of the 21st century. Our modern learning environment nurtures our students to be curious, adaptive thinkers and lifelong learners.

Our vision of Living the Truth, Leading with Courage and Learning for Life expresses the life and legacy of St Francis Xavier, the Patron Saint of Missions, and provides impetus for encounter with Jesus, our greatest teacher.

At SFX, our students learn and flourish in a safe and inclusive environment that encourages them to be inquisitive and capable. A diverse range of learning opportunities is available for students to excel in academic pursuits as well as a range of extracurricular endeavours. We are deeply committed to social justice activities and invite our

students to participate in these as an opportunity for community engagement and leadership.

We are purposeful in our efforts to nurture student learning and wellbeing and provide dedicated environments for each stage of their education:

• Middle School (Years 7 & 8)

• High School (Years 9 & 10)

• Senior College (Years 11 & 12)

We believe relationships are central to learning and that deep learning is significantly enhanced where trusted relationships are developed. We provide an environment where students can take appropriate learning risks, secure in the knowledge that they will be supported and nurtured by an expert teaching staff dedicated to each student’s wellbeing and

learning journey.

If you think St Francis Xavier College sounds like the school for your child, come and see what we have to offer on our Open Day. There is no need to register, just simply visit us between 9am and 2.30pm on Thursday 4 May 2023.

Barnard Circuit, Florey ACT

T: 02 6258 1055

W: sfx.act.edu.au

ENROL YOUR CHILD FOR SOME EASTER FUN IN FRENCH!

This Easter, the Alliance Française de Canberra will host two weeks of holiday fun in French from Wednesday 12 April to Friday 21 April.

During the Easter Holiday Camp, autumn and Easter themes will come together and your children are guaranteed to have a wonderful experience! Our native French teachers will guide your children to learn or revise self-introduction, learn some new vocabulary related to the current season and festivities (l’automne, les feuilles, les oeufs de Pâques, la poule, les cloches…), all through classes and also just by immersion in a French environment. Activities including Easter crafts, such as making their own Easter bunny, collages, drawings, and writing in French are all on the program. For a special treat, a chocolate egg hunt around the Alliance Française will get your children running and looking for the Lapin de Pâques!

A typical day will start with children all coming together in class for their French course before their

morning tea. They will then continue with activities –drawing, egg-hunting, games. Lunch is an hour break and children are encouraged to spend their time playing and interacting with each other. Classes start again for the afternoon, with a break for tea time before the last activities for the day.

Choose to immerse your child in a French environment, surrounded by friends their age and native French teacher, during the Easter holidays and make sure your child is motivated and entertained all while learning! Classes and breaks are supervised by teachers and Alliance Française staff, ready to look after your children

and make sure everyone has a good time.

One or two week options are available to suit your needs! Activities may differ depending on the class and age of the children – this camp is available for children aged from three to 11 years. Morning teas are provided, lunch supervised but not provided.

66 McCaughey Street, Turner

T: 0262576696

E: enquiries@afcanberra.com.au

W: afcanberra.com.au/learn-french/younglearners/?session_id=145

Tips for dishing up seafood on Easter weekend

Eating fish on the Friday before Easter Sunday stems back to Roman Catholic customs from the early 30s of the Common Era. You could say it’s been common practice for bass-ically forever.

That joke may be a pile of carp, but these tips from the experts at FishCo on how to dish up a seafood platter on the Easter long weekend certainly aren’t.

Always buy your seafood last before going home and use cold bags and ice. At FishCo the ice is free, so be sure to ask for some.

When you get home, always defrost the fish and seafood overnight in the fridge. Cook and eat within two days.

The benefit of shopping at a family-run fish market like FishCo, rather than a supermarket, simply comes down to quality.

Owner John Fragopoulo frequents the early morning auctions at the Sydney Fish Markets, bringing down the catch of the morning to be sold fresh here in Canberra that same day.

The Easter table will differ from family to family. If you prefer to have a centrepiece dish, you cannot go wrong with a whole salmon, snapper, or trout, says

John’s daughter, Nicholetta.

“A whole oven-baked fish is so simple with just some lemon, garlic and freshly chopped herbs. Wrap it in foil and pop in the oven at 180 degrees for as long as it takes to cook the size of the fish – it’s a fool-proof way to do it.”

On the other hand, if the barbie is at the centre of your family’s celebrations, go for fish steaks or smaller whole fish.

“My failsafe is to grill some fish fillets, cooking them until they’re no longer opaque, then drizzle with a bit of olive oil and cracked pepper.”

It’s no surprise that oysters and prawns are a massive sell out each year. Cooked prawns are an Aussie holiday classic – “Most people eat them as they are, simple and easy,” says Nicholetta.

Oysters Kilpatrick is one of the most popular ways to dish up oysters on a special occasion. All you will need to try the FishCo family recipe is:

• 2 Doz small or 1 Doz large freshly shucked FishCo oysters

• Bacon, diced or sliced into 2cm thin strips

• Worcestershire sauce

Try Before You Buy!

FishCo

Ask our friendly staff for advice about flavours and cooking methods!

Fish and Seafood Tips

• A firm bladder area is the best indicator of a fresh whole fish. Contact with ice can dull the eyes of whole fish, even when very fresh.

• Fresh fish should have a pleasant fresh ocean smell.

• Never store fillets in direct contact with ice. Always remove packaging, cover and refrigerate. Cook and eat within two days.

• The firmness of uncooked prawns can be an indicator of freshness. However, some species are naturally softer than others.

• Uncooked prawns should be stored in a bowl of ice and water, in the fridge. The ice and water should be changed daily. Cook and eat within two days.

• Cooked prawns should be kept covered in the fridge. Eat within 2 days.

• Always defrost fish and seafood in a covered bowl, in the fridge.

• Cover Oysters and Smoked Trout with wet paper, then seal in a container or with wrap and refrigerate.

• Caution: Even ‘boneless’ fish may contain bones. Take care before eating and check carefully before feeding to children.

Ask for Free Ice!

Best Fresh Fish & Seafood in the ACT.

• Chopped fresh parsley

• Rock salt for cooking/serving

Spread rock salt on a baking tray as a base to hold the oysters while cooking. Nestle the oysters into the rock salt.

Add bacon to each oyster – as much or as little as you like.

Sprinkle each oyster with Worcestershire sauce.

Place backing tray under grill and grill on medium-high, until the bacon is crisp.

Remove from heat. Place baking tray onto heat-proof serving plate, sprinkle oysters with fresh chopped parsley and serve.

Happy Easter, from the FishCo Family to yours!

Easter Trading Hours

Wed 5 April Normal Trade

Thu 6 April 7am - 6:30pm

Good Friday 6am – 2pm

Easter Sat 8am – 2pm*

Easter Sun CLOSED

Easter Mon CLOSED

Tue 11 April 9am – 6pm

Wed 12 April Resume Trade

*Subject to stock availability (ANZAC Day Open 10am – 2pm)

Q: What do you call a rabbit with �leas?

A: Bugs Bunny!

Photo Kerrie Brewer

Author tackles tough issues in Fragments

From the stage to pages and screens, Fragments explores the issues faced by youth today. Covering topics like mental health, family dysfunction and body dysmorphia, Canberra author Maura Pierlot wanted to help teens talk about things that she felt were being left unsaid.

The web series released earlier this month was based on the book, which was released in October 2021; however, that started out as a play. Well received by audiences, there was a push for it to be included in school programs then the Black Summer bushfires happened, shortly followed by the pandemic. Pierlot says the lockdown was both a blessing and a curse for deep-thinking creatives, allowing time to decide what to do with their work but also too much time to ruminate.

Deciding that a web series would be the best way to get the work out there, she applied to Arts ACT which had previously funded a run of the show at The Street Theatre. She approached Canberra producer Dan Sanguineti to help her

with the work.

“I thought ‘all kids are on screens these days’. I have no idea really what a web series is and what that entails, but I know I have the motivation and the drive to learn and to get it done,” says Pierlot.

With the focus on eight characters, Pierlot decided the eight episodes should have different directors. By the end of the production, there were 60 people involved, filming during the pandemic and lockdowns.

Writing began in late 2017. Pierlot had a growing sense that there were a lot of people struggling with issues that they didn’t talk about. Personally, she had an almost overwhelming amount of turmoil. Her mother had to move into a care facility, and she had to commute between home and New Jersey; then her husband suffered a medical episode and had a long recovery – all while her eldest was going through puberty and menopause started to rear its head.

“I’d go to bed at night and think, like, ‘what if you’re having a nervous breakdown?’ I feel like is

it this, or is this just normal because there’s a lot of stuff,” she says.

Fragments the book is available at Book Cow Kingston and all major online retailers. Watch Fragments online via youtube.com/@ bigideaspress

Full story online.

- Jessica Cordwell

Fragments author and playwright, Maura Pierlot, at home in Canberra.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

SHEN YUN BRINGS

5,000 YEARS to Canberra

Exquisite beauty from the heavens. Profound wisdom from dynasties past. Discover authentic Chinese culture, as Shen Yun Performing Arts, the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company, returns to Canberra Theatre Centre in May.

Shen Yun, a New York-based company, was founded in 2006 by an impressive group of Chinese artists. Their dream was to create a renaissance for mankind’s most ancient heritage. Today, their

wish has become an international phenomenon.

Shen Yun performs in 150 cities worldwide. With breathtaking dances, gorgeous costumes, live orchestra, and dynamic backdrops, this is a show brimming with themes of courage, hope, and triumph of good over evil.

Shen Yun is the world’s only company depicting Chinese culture as it had been before it was nearly destroyed by decades of communist rule.

Each year, the company debuts a new lineup of original music and choreography, ranging

from classical Chinese dance to traditional ethnic and folk dance styles to theatrical depictions of beloved stories.

At the performance’s core is classical Chinese dance. This is the same richly expressive art form that had once been performed in front of emperors in palace halls. Today, it has evolved into one of the most comprehensive dance systems in the world.

Shen Yun features hundreds of handmade costumes –showcasing apparel from China’s 5,000 years of history. Their exquisite colours blend seamlessly

with the animated backdrops, instantly transporting the audience to another world. The animation also contains a few surprises, but those are best left for the performance.

During autumn, Shen Yun’s warm embrace of this ancient heritage is a great way to welcome in the new season, and is a highly accessible, enlightening, and entertaining experience.

Shen Yun performs at Canberra Theatre Centre on 2 May. For tickets and more information, visit: www.ShenYun.com/Canberra

Shen Yun Performing Arts returns to Canberra Theatre on 2 May.

Unissued Diplomas preserves stories of Ukrainian students

on,” said Yana. “Every day over the past two weeks, I learn of new deaths of people I knew.

“Our mission is to remind people that war is ongoing, and of the price we, as a nation, are paying daily.”

“Never graduated, eternally honoured.”

Sunday 2 April will be the last day for Canberrans to see an exhibit that has travelled to 45 universities, in 20 countries across the world. The ANU centre for European Studies is displaying Unissued Diplomas in the Kambri Cultural Centre, which is free to walk in from 7am to 7pm every day.

The exhibition was created for the Ukrainian university students who died following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It was written, organised, and carried around the world by their peers who lived on to tell their tales.

Yana Mokhonchuk, the 22-year-old intern of Ambassador for Ukraine, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, created the exhibition while on exchange at the University of Toronto earlier this year.

Wishing to get involved in the ongoing war effort, she and a group of fellow Ukrainian exchange students began writing diplomas for their peers who would never graduate.

They began with those they knew personally.

“I met Dmytro Yevdokymov four years ago,” said Yana. “He was always so nice to me. Once, when we met in Kharkiv a couple of years ago, he gave me flowers. He died at the age of 23, in the battles for Kharkiv.

“I would have loved to hold the flowers he would have given me. Instead, I brought flowers to his grave.

“Unfortunately, people are getting used to the war, but war is still going

Ambassador Myroshnychenko agreed with his protégé. “It’s confronting, but at the same time, this is our reality. That’s what we want Canberrans to see.

“While we’re talking about the future, we’re losing the cream of the crop of a nation.”

The black and white photographs are not jarring on their own. Young people, aged 17 to 23, posing in selfies, smiling with their pets, some even in uniform after enlisting to defend their homeland.

However, the short paragraphs about their lives, universally familiar in their day-to-day activities and youthful aspirations, and the even shorter paragraphs about their last moments on Earth – will stay in visitors’ minds for days after.

Yana, who will receive her own diploma in two months, says this was her one wish for the exhibition.

“The news headlines will pass, but who will return the life of the son killed on the front line to his mother, or a boyfriend to a girl who has only been married to him for 12 days?

“By telling the stories of our losses, we also want to prevent the emergence of new ones.

“I will consider it my small victory if returning home today, you will ask yourself, ‘How else can I help Ukraine?’,” Yana said.

To learn more, or donate towards medical supplies and reconnaissance drones for the Ukrainian war effort, visit unissueddiplomas.org

- Anja de Rozario

Book talk

Jeff Popple reviews three new books about romance, family, and Victorian séances. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

Without Further Ado by Jessica Dettmann

Harper Collins, $32.99

Popular Australian author Jessica Dettmann produces another witty slice of escapism with Without Further Ado Since she was 16, Willa’s touchstone has been the 1993 film Much Ado About Nothing. She is always looking for ‘The Feeling’, the stirring in her heart that she gets when watching the opening scenes. But now in her mid-30s she is still quietly holding out for romantic love while working as a romance publisher. She is thrown off course, however, when her life starts to mirror the plot of her beloved comedy. An engaging and funny book about love and life, and the power of stories.

The Redgum River Retreat by Sandie Docker

Penguin, $32.99

Sandie Docker, author of The Wattle Island Book Club and other novels, specialises in feelgood Australian stories with long titles. Her latest, The Redgum River Retreat, is set across two lines, 1945 and 2018, and revolves around three generations of women who must confront their pasts in order to heal in the present. As the women gather at a rural music retreat, old secrets and heartaches come bubbling to the surface. Combining Docker’s gift for storytelling with a rich cast of characters and interesting background material on rural Australia during World War II, The Redgum River Retreat is a delightful read.

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

HQ, $32.99

High society Victorian London was fascinated by the spiritual world, and by those who claimed the ability to speak to the dead. One of the most acclaimed spiritualists was Vaudeline D’Allaire, who was known for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims in to order to identify their killers. When the head of the exclusive London Séance Society is murdered, Vaudeline and her understudy, Lenna Wickes, go to London to help solve the mystery. Lenna, however, has an ulterior motive for accompanying the clairvoyant, and sets in motion an elaborate act of revenge. An enjoyable and entertaining read for the weekend.

Canberra Weekly competition winners

The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Argonuts prize packs: J Vickers, Weston; J Bown, Wanniassa; G Norton, Deakin; J McKenzie, Fisher; A Windsor, Farrer; P Khan, Greenway; J Urquhart, Forde; B Cameron, Amaroo; K Blok, Harrison; D Speldewinde, Holder.

HQ Books historical fiction: J Griffiths, Chapman; H Mitchell, Lyons; S Kong, Karabar; A Sloper, Crace.

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Directed

Now showing

Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (M) High within a tower prison in the Forgotten Realms, bard Edgin Darvis (Chris Pine) and barbarian Holga Kilgore (Michelle Rodriguez) escape in search for their former party members, rogue Forge Fitzwilliam (Hugh Grant) and wizard Sofina (Daisy Head), to collect Edgin’s daughter Kira (Chloe Coleman) and the spoils of their last raid gone wrong – a tablet of resurrection.

The movie is a fantastic, robust exploration and presentation of the experience of playing the long-running Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. Our party, a silver-tongued bard, strong barbarian, amateur sorcerer, and Tiefling druid, must come together to share their differing skills, experiences and attributes to achieve a common goal with differing motives: Edgin is looking to rescue his daughter and resurrect his late wife; Holga is exiled

from her tribe and will stop at nothing to get her surrogate daughter back; descended from a respected wizard, Simon (Justice Smith) lacks confidence in his abilities, and Doric (Sophia Lillis) fights for her home in the Neverwinter Wood. Like the game, our players use ingenuity and chance to succeed in high-stakes escapes, heists, puzzle-solving, slaying and maybe a few double-crosses. Through the thick of surviving such capers, the group, like a party of players, also share times of merriment and friendship.

The movie is unobtrusively jam-packed with locations, creatures, weapons and history from the D&D world that add to the movie’s environment while serving up fun references for knowledgeable fans of the game.

Verdict: A surprisingly enjoyable family action comedy that honours and celebrates its rich source material.

4.5 stars. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

Viewed at Palace Cinemas.

F A M I L Y F U N D A Y

1 0 A M - 4 P

• h o u r l y • h o u r l y t o u r s t o u r s

• c r a f t a c t i v i t i e s • c r a f t a c t i v i t i e s

• s p e c i a l g u e s t a p p e a r a n c e • s p e c i a l g u e s t a p p e a r a n c e b y s a n d r a b e n n e t t b y s a n d r a b e n n e t t

what’s on

BOOP

This hilarious 50-minute family show immerses you in physical theatre, clown and inventive acrobatics on a never-seen-before apparatus!

The Q, Queanbeyan, 30-31 March; theq.net.au

CHOIR BOY

The Tony Award nominated play tells a story of sexuality, race and hope laced with gospel music, soul-stirring hymns and a cappella.

Canberra Theatre Centre, until 1 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL

The region’s favourite Easter weekend festival returns with a powerhouse lineup featuring names like Billy Braggs and The Waifs along with art performances, workshops, culture food and drinks.

Exhibition Park, 6-10 April; folkfestival.org.au

CREATIVE SENIOR DAY

A day jampacked with free art activities for senior residents of Tuggeranong Valley. Join Tai Chi, nature walks, weaving, painting and movement classes or sit back and enjoy a CSO concert and various artist talks.

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Friday 31 March from 9am; tuggeranongarts.com

1 8 + d i r t y t h i r t i e s t o u r •

1 8 + d i r t y t h i r t i e s t o u r •

l i v e m u s i c w i t h a

• d i n o s a u r e n c o u n t e r s

• d i n o s a u r e n c o u n t e r s

• • f o s s i l t o u c h & t a l k f o s s i l t o u c h & t a l k

• f o o d v e n d o r s & d j • f o o d v e n d o r s & d j

• h o u r l y e a s t e r e g g h u n t s

• h o u r l y e a s t e r e g g h u n t s s p o n s o r e d b y : s p o n s o r e d b y :

National Dinosaur Museum www.nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au

The Waifs are one of the headliners for the National Folk Festival at Exhibition Park in Canberra, 6-10 April. Image supplied.

‘90s minimalism

Whether it’s streamlined silhouettes or neutral colour palettes, outfits that look straight out of Rachel Green or Monica Geller’s work wardrobes were a standout trend of fashion month.

1 Tasha buckle shoulder bag, $59.99, Forever New; 2 Harlow Knit, $129, au.augustethelabel.com; 3 Monica coat, $699, Arpelle; 4 ELK Skiva top, $119, Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique; 5 Dionna shoe, $999, fluevog.com; 6 Django & Juliette Trudyn boot, $149.95, Happy Fit Footwear; 7 Ativ skirt, $299, elkthelabel.com.au

WITH FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

Taking charge of your health

Our health is our most valuable resource. When our health is threatened, it quickly becomes obvious that the things that tend to preoccupy us suddenly seem much less important. It’s in these most vulnerable times that we scramble for information; we have biopsies, scans, blood tests. We consult with experts, we pray, we hope for the best.

Sadly, it often takes a crisis to bring us to our senses, to remind us that our wellbeing is the central pillar that underpins whether we get to enjoy our life. If we’re fortunate, we get a second chance, the tests are negative, or the treatment is successful.

There is another option, other than waiting for a crisis to jolt you into action, and that is to take charge of your own wellbeing.

When it comes to our bodies and minds, I like to think we are our own ‘resident experts’. We might consult with ‘outside’ experts to get more information and to help make sense of what we’re experiencing, but nobody else can tell us how we feel. It means that we are responsible

for listening to what our bodies are telling us and acting on those prompts. It means not ignoring persistent symptoms even when they are relatively minor, as the body usually starts trying to get our attention gently before upping the ante if it keeps getting ignored.

It’s also important to get the right advice. Personally, I prefer to work with health experts who consider the body and mind holistically and seek help to find the reason why symptoms are arising and treat the cause, rather than just try and mask the symptoms. I like to try and understand what my body is telling me. I also like to work with practitioners who seek to empower, who understand that they are most helpful when they give me the insights and the tools that I need to create sustained wellbeing without having to rely on ongoing treatment once the symptoms are resolved.

There are no guarantees. However, we know that, at the end of the day, if we don’t accept responsibility for our wellbeing, we are much more likely to have our health outcomes taken

Rather than waiting for a health crisis to jolt us into action, research suggests just 30 minutes of walking each day can reduce the risk heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.

out of our hands. Eating the nutritious food or getting up off the couch to go for a walk doesn’t make us bulletproof but taking action to benefit our health gives us the best chance.

House plant care tips

Here are some fantastic plant care tips from Dan Cusack at houseplant online store, Housemates; www.getplantsdelivered.com

Choose the right plant: Indoors and outdoors, plants grow in different environments, so it’s important to consider light, humidity, and temperature when you are choosing the plant you want to buy.

Don’t skimp on soil: Buy the best soil you can. If it’s for indoor plants, ensure you are using a premium potting mix. Watering: Most plants generally prefer a big gulp of water once every few days, as opposed to regular small sips. This allows the soil and roots to dry out in between watering, which makes the plants much happier.

Get more peace in your life: The Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily) is a fantastic indoor plant as it’s super easy care, but also super dramatic.

The Peace Lily droops its leaves when it’s in need of water, which acts as a good reminder that it might be time to water all your plants. Plants get hungry too: Like humans, plants need access to vitamins and nutrients to thrive. Use things like compost or liquid and slow-release fertilisers to ensure they have access to the nutrients they need. Keep it clean: Plants are always happier when they have nice clean leaves. A rinse in the shower or outside will give them a good soak, clean off the dust and help control little critters. A spray such as ‘Neem Oil’ which will help keep your leaves shiny and control fungus gnats.

Find more tips at canberraweekly.com.au

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REAL ESTATE ESCAPE THE CITY

Bungendore NSW 10 Hyland Drive

Few countryside dwellings will give you this much bang for your buck, whilst still being just 30 minutes from a major city. Just half an hour from Canberra, and 90 minutes from Batemans Bay, this contemporary regional home provides an escape from the hustle and bustle, but not from urban convenience.

Agent Ryan Hedley says the beauty of this house is found in the well-thought-out details.

“The spaciousness of the walk-in wardrobes in almost every bedroom, the two-person spa in the master. The gorgeous yard, the sensational indoor/ outdoor flow for entertaining – and then, of course, that pristine pool,” he says.

“The open-plan kitchen, living, and dining areas

has made family living a dream for us,” adds the previous owner. “The location is ideal, still being connected to the city. And Bungendore is a wonderful community in its own right. We have found it a beautiful town to raise our child.”

“It is a true family home,” agrees Ryan. “With multiple living areas for the kids and parents to sprawl out. Four large bedrooms, a work from home o ce – it leaves you with little reason to ever leave.

“The undercover area leading to the pool is a fabulous place to spend the weekend watching the kids splashing.”

With an ideal location, spacious layout, and yard that perfectly accommodates outdoor living, 10 Hyland Drive is an oasis in more ways than one.

Price $1,090,000 - $1,160,000

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Agent Ryan Hedley

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LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

REAL ESTATE • RECENT SALES

51 Schlich Street, Yarralumla $2,725,000 Berkely

12 Birdwood Street, Hughes $1,800,000 LJ Hooker

1 Pillar Place, Lyons $1,730,000 Independent

25 Yeomans Street, Strathnairn $1,450,000 Manage Me 12 Calyute Street, Bonner $1,405,000 Property Collective 4 Emerton Street, Evatt $1,330,000 Timothy Road

7 Gratwick Street, Gowrie $910,000 McCann

27 Daniel Street, Googong $905,000 White Rhino

2/76 Hurley Street, Mawson $890,000 Edge

25 Sproule Circuit, Evatt $880,000 Bastion

23 Florey Drive, Macgregor $880,000 Independent

4 Colton Place, Downer $870,000 LJ Hooker

301 Bugden Avenue, Fadden $865,000 Luton

6 O’Hanlon Road, Queanbeyan $860,000 Property Collective

138 Longmore Crescent, Wanniassa $858,000 Ray White

65 Chevalley Loop, Gordon $837,000 Ray White

4/61 Macleay Street, Turner $1,280,000 LJ Hooker 32 Padbury Street, Downer $1,232,232 Independent

8/3 Ovens Street, Griffith $1,170,000 Solely

7 Priestley Place, Florey $1,160,000 Jonny Warren 26 Jackie Howe Crescen, Macarthur $1,110,000 Independent

20 Buvelot Street, Weston $1,100,000 Luton

11 Alice Street, Queanbeyan $1,080,000 Property Collective

20 Ferrett Circuit, Kambah $1,070,000 Property Collective

7 Augustus Close, Palmerston $1,060,000 LJ Hooker

51 Beltana Avenue, Googong $1,010,000 White Rhino

26 Warrumbul Street, Ngunnawal $983,000 Stone

1204/8 Gribble Street, Gungahlin $968,000 MARQ

111 Norman Fisher Circuit, Bruce $940,000 Hodgkinson

22 Beveridge Crescent, Forde $938,800 LJ Hooker

41 Alec Hope Crescent, Franklin $926,000 Hive

27a & 27b Elizabeth Cresent, Queanbeyan East $924,000 Ray White

12 Clarendon Street, Amaroo $920,000 Blackshaw

13 Sandover Circuit, Amaroo $830,000 Blackshaw

41 Lucy Gullett Circuit, Chisholm $827,000 McIntyre

44 Wheatley Street, Gowrie $820,000 McIntyre

36 Gilmore Place, Queanbeyan $815,000 White Rhino

1116/240 Bunda Street, City $800,000 Independent

34 Lanley Square, Ngunnawal $780,000 Distinct

19 Hayley Crescent, Karabar $770,000 Upside

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Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin $529,000 Property Collective

4 Cooma Street, Queanbeyan $525,000 Hodgkinson

34/815 Horse Park Drive, Amaroo $520,000 Hive

79/5 Hely Street, Griffith $500,000 Property Collective

41/4 Ross Road, Crestwood $495,000 Fuse

105/48 Gungahlin Place, Gungahlin $476,000 MARQ

153/8 Limburg Way, Greenway $452,000 Distinct

9/41 David Street, O’connor $450,000 Independent

21/112 McMichael Terrace, Denman Prospect $437,000 Property Collective

317/7 Irving Street, Phillip $429,000 Hive

81/40 Philip Hodgins Street, Wright $425,000 Property Collective

104/484 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson$400,518 Independent

1/13-15 Mowatt Street, Queanbeyan $385,000 McNamee

11/81 Northbourne Avenue, Turner $340,000 LJ Hooker

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

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- Freehold Land with no time limit to build (save now, build later)

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Remarkable modern masterpiece

Masterfully built on a generous block 2.5km to the centre of town in Moruya, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom family home effortlessly blends luxurious modern living with laidback rural charm.

10km to Moruya Heads, 6 Swan Ridge Place represents an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in the coastal lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of.

The home features alfresco area, high-end lighting, high gloss tiles, plush carpet, new blinds and shutters, master with walkin-robe/study and ensuite, second bedroom with ensuite, third and fourth bedrooms with built-in-robes, fans in master and alfresco, ducted air conditioner in four zones, 2.9 ceiling height in the front, crystal chandelier in dining, smeg appliances in kitchen, including 900mm gas cooktop and oven, 40mm stone bench top, large walk-in pantry, large theatre room with projector, established gardens, fully fenced and security motion sensor system and alarms.

1/9 Orient Street Batesmans Bay NSW 2536

6 Swan Ridge Place MORUYA 4 bed 3 bath 2 car

TORRENS 7 Parsons Street

3 BEDROOMS

2 BATHROOMS

2 CAR SPACES

AUCTION

VIEWING

Thur 20/4/2023, 6pm onsite

Sat 1/4/2023, 10-10.40am

Sun 2/4/2023,10-10.40am

Wed 5/4/2023, 5.30-6pm

CONTACT Michael Potter 0413 830 598

Endless opportunities with RZ2 zoning

Much loved family home presented in good condition throughout and elevated with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Move in ‘as is’ or add your own ‘style and flair’ or remove from the block to make way for your dream home.

Builders – ‘Set your Site’ on this large Rz2 block of 967m2 (approx) to design and construct 2 new homes, subject to ACT PLA approval. EER 2

Take a dip in the pool

While someone else does the mowing and weeding. Display Suite open Monday to Friday. Book a private tour or join us at our Open for Inspections every Wednesday, 10am to 2pm.

Embrace the ease of a low maintenance brand new 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartment, selling now.

Over 50% Sold

We believe a home is more than just bricks and mortar. It’s a sanctuary that allows you more time to do the things you love. At Marigal Gardens retirement village, you’ll enjoy access to fabulous facilities and services at your doorstep, and an already established and thriving community.

And, when you’re ready to unwind or entertain in the privacy of your own home, you’ll enjoy:

• generous open plan living areas designed to be practical and inviting

• spacious balconies or courtyards to enjoy the paper and a coffee, or dabble in some gardening

• well-appointed kitchens with all the modern conveniences

• reverse cycle air-conditioning for all year round comfort

• double glazing

• abundant light and ingenious use of space

• sophisticated neutral palette and subtle textures that create a timeless canvas to add your own personal touch

• internal access to a secure car space with a storage cage

• 24-hour emergency assistance at the push of a button for peace of mind. Experience convenient and comfortable living, where someone else mows the lawns and takes care of the extensive village gardens there for your enjoyment.

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WIN! Nextbase 322GW Dash Cam

The Nextbase 322GW Dash Cam is the world’s first to provide ‘Emergency SOS’. This revolutionary new feature will alert the emergency services to your location in the event of an accident.

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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled, you can easily share footage using the MyNextbase Connect app. The 2.5” HD IPS touch screen provides easy menu selection and playback. With auto start with vehicle, GPS, G-force sensor and intelligent parking mode to record any bumps or physical movement on the vehicle when left unattended.

Other features include: 1080p forward facing camera with 1080 megapixels and a viewing angle of 140 degrees; 2.5inch touchscreen HD IPS Panel; Photo mode; Night vision; and Loop recording - Supports Nextbase microSD cards up to 128GB.

Nextbase Dash Cams are available at leading retailers including The Good Guys, Harvey Norman and Ted’s Cameras.

One lucky CW reader will win a Nextbase 322GW Dash Cam.

Enter to win

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 Thursday 6 April 2023 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person per giveaway. Entrants must be aged 18+.

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WIN! Shadow High dolls

Every school has a rainbow! Introducing new friends and new colours from Shadow High. This fashion doll collection includes five gorgeous girls and one trendsetting boy. They each come with their own unique style and their many fashion accessories. And when lined up together, they create their own unique spectrum of the rainbow.

Stockists: All leading toy retailers. CW has 6 x Shadow High dolls (valued at $59 each) to be won.

WIN! Penelope Janu novels

HQ Australia has four fantastic book packs to give away in this week’s Canberra Weekly. Penelope Janu has written another engrossing novel. Shelter from the Storm has it all: a complex heroine, a swoon worthy hero, a close-knit town, a love that still burns and a chance to come home. We have also included a copy of Penelope’s previous title Starting from Scratch.

Enter for a chance to win these fabulous HQ Australia women’s fiction titles by Penelope Janu. For more information on any of these titles, go to romance.com.au