18 May 2023

From the editor

As well as being National Law Week (hence CW’s Law feature on page 20), it’s also Road Safety Week, which this year promotes the theme – “pledge to drive so others survive”.

The pledge reads:

• I pledge to drive as if my loved ones are on the road ahead.

• I will remove all distractions and never use my mobile phone while driving.

• I will not put other people at risk by speeding, driving while tired or under the influence of alcohol/drugs.

• I will protect all vulnerable road users, by slowing down and giving them the space they need to be safe.

Last year, 18 people died on ACT roads, three in Road Safety Week itself, and many more were injured. It was the worst year on record since 2010. Will you take the pledge? I have. Let’s cut the carnage.

Reasons to be grateful this past week include Mother’s Day high tea with the family, an invigorating Mother’s Day morning walk with friends and dogs followed by co ee in the park, “laughter through tears” at Free-Rain’s exquisite production of Steel Magnolias at ACT Hub, great food, company and live music by the talented Lucy Sugerman at the Luxe & Beau showroom opening in Fyshwick, outstanding professional theatre in Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap at Canberra Theatre, and a cheeky pre-theatre ramen in the city. Take care, especially on our roads.

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John Aust (left) and Simon Whittaker host this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Canberra on Sunday 21 May. Photo by Kerrie Brewer. See cover story, page 8.

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride revs up for men’s health

Shirts buttoned, ties straightened, helmets strapped, and the Distinguished Gentleman’s (DGR) Ride starts, hitting the streets in towns and cities across the world to raise funds for the Movember Foundation. On Sunday 21 May, classic and vintagestyled motorbikes with dapper lads and ladies atop will be seen cruising Canberra streets.

DGR was born in Sydney in 2012 when founder Mark Hawwa was inspired by a photo of Jon Hamm dressed as Don Draper, his character from Mad Men, sitting on a classic bike. DGR invited bike enthusiasts to don their best vintage and retro gear and hop on a vintage or retro-styled motorcycle to positively represent communities across the globe, with 64 cities participating.

By the next year, the rides had more than doubled, with 145 cities participating, and were now also working towards a cause, cancer research. The riders fundraised to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia; the next year, New Zealand, Canada, USA and UK branches were also being supported. In 2016, Movember became the official charity partner with funds

continuing to go toward prostate cancer research as well as men’s mental health.

“The funds are shared globally; it was a bit tied up with funds staying in Australia originally. To make it fair to everyone else in the world, they found all these other projects to work with countries around the world,” says Canberra DGR co-host John Aust.

John has taken part in DGR for the past five years. Joining him as co-host is Simon Whittaker, who has been there since the first event. Growing from just 20 riders around Black Mountain Peninsula, this year they are hoping to have around 160 well-dressed riders along for the journey.

“We do a bit of a tour around Canberra, taking in some of the sights,” says Simon.

Although their riders are dapper, the bikes really steal the show. They can be old vintage motorbikes, modern retro classics, choppers and models that are different to normal sports bikes. While drawing attention to their bikes, organisers hope to draw attention to the causes DGR supports.

“The research can continue; the programs can

be run. The mental health issues, there are a lot more these days and that’s why it’s so important to raise the funds,” says Simon.

Full story online.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride hits the Canberra streets on Sunday 21 May; gentlemansride.com

- Jessica Cordwell

John Aust (left) and Simon Whittaker host this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Canberra on Sunday 21 May.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

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Influenza can cause death, even in healthy adults and children.

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The flu vaccine is government-funded* for:

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Labor-Greens cross to bear – Calvary takeover

Nothing surprises me these days, so the latest bit of bad government from our LaborGreens ACT government was just the latest in a saga of arrogant, disdainful treatment of an ACT community that keeps re-electing them regardless of how bad some of the government’s actions are.

However, the sheer apparent stupidity of the move was breathtaking. My wife Shirley, who tragically died last October, fought valiantly against various ailments for many years. We had cause to go to both the Canberra Hospital (TCH) and Calvary numerous times, especially in the last 15 years.

No hospital provides a perfect service, but I have found Calvary usually provides a better, quicker service than TCH. It appears to be better run. It does not have the same level of bureaucracy. It combines a good mix of public/ private, and the Little Company of Mary has a good track record of running similar hospitals in other parts of Australia with more sensible governments. Catholic hospitals in Australia

treat three patients every minute.

The short timeframe to complete the transfer (i.e., by 3 July this year) is ludicrous. The fact that Calvary’s agreement with the ACT government still had 74 years to run is of concern. The excuse that this will consolidate health services and lead to better outcomes is just plain wrong. How can it? The ACT government hospital has now some of the worst performances of any major hospital in the country, despite the valiant efforts of its medical staff. All objective analysis points to a further decline in services to the public.

One has to ask why this is happening. Is it part of some anti-religious crusade by the Greens and the left-wing members of the ACT Labor party? Is it because they hate the Catholic church and other Christian religions? Is that the real reason? As I wrote this article, I wondered how many of the current Green and Labor members of the assembly believe in God or have any faith. Are there any Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, or other faiths represented by our local Green and Labor MLAs. I hope religion is

not the reason.

The local Catholic community has taken up a petition that clearly sets out its reasonable concerns about this. They state the actions of the ACT government are an abuse of property rights and religious freedom. They are especially concerned that:

1. The legislation was drafted and tabled without any consultation with Calvary Hospital, management, staff, or patients.

2. The proposed timeframe demonstrates a complete unwillingness on the part of the ACT government to dialogue with its citizens.

3. The ACT government does not have the competence to run a second hospital, as it already struggles to provide adequate services at Canberra Hospital. (See the 2019 independent review.)

4. The government will target other faith, welfare, and community groups without consultation.

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National Volunteer Week: Altruism at its best

Doing something for nothing can make you feel like a million bucks. Which is probably why three in 10 people in Australia are volunteers (including me).

This week is National Volunteer Week (15-21 May) and it’s worth knowing that volunteering pays dividends that aren’t monetary. It gives you a sense of satisfaction and the technical term, “warm fuzzies”.

This year’s volunteer week theme is “The Change Makers”, so we scouted around for some interesting volunteer positions and found this fascinating job description: “cat socialiser”.

It hardly sounds like work but it is absolutely crucial, according to cat socilaliser EmmaLouise Ward.

For the past five years, Emma-Louise has been voluntarily patting cats at the RSPCA ACT shelter for two hours each week.

“It got me through Covid lockdown,” EmmaLouise says. “This is my weekly therapy; I don’t need counselling, I just sit and talk to the cat and that’s my happy place.”

On a serious note, cat socialising is vital to prepare the cats for their forever homes.

“If we don’t do the socialising, they won’t get adopted,” Emma-Louise explains. “We touch them all over their body, that’s one of the things we have to do. We see if we can touch their paws, their tail, to see what their limits are because whatever we do it’s preparing them for their forever home. We’ve got to read the cage cards; we’ve got to read their temperament. Sometimes we’re asked to focus on a cat that’s timid, been neglected or abused, they just need some love.”

Emma-Louise admits that the volunteer hours are a “pleasure, not work” and if she can do a second shift, she puts her hand up. “It’s also my time to give something back, being a good world citizen.”

In 2019, almost 5.9 million people participated in voluntary work through an organisation. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, during a 12-month period, volunteers contributed

an estimated 596.2 million hours to the community.

National Volunteer Week recognises the vital support that the millions of volunteers in Australia provide to their communities and encourages people to consider volunteering: volunteeringact.org.au

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Volunteer Emma-Louise Ward is a cat socialiser at the RSPCA ACT shelter in Weston. Image supplied.

Pets and vets walking for suicide awareness

Shocking statistics show that Australian veterinarians are up to four times more likely to take their own lives than the general population. In a bid to raise awareness around the mental strain our vets are under, Flynn’s Walk comes to Commonwealth Place in Canberra on Sunday 21 May.

Young and travelling with his dream profession, Dr Flynn Hargreaves seemed to have it all at just 27. While working internationally, Flynn made time for fun as well; to friends, it seemed he was living a full and rewarding life. It was a shock to all who knew him when he ended his own life in 2018.

Close friend Jack Levitt’s world was shaken by the news; the pair had known each other since they were 15. While Flynn would

mention the pressures of the job, no one knew the real toll it was taking.

“He would talk about it being a tough industry, tough hours, long days but he found it really rewarding,” Mr Levitt says.

He and some other of Flynn’s friends launched Flynn’s Walk in Melbourne that same year to get together and process the grief. It has grown since that first year into a platform for raising awareness and a way for people to connect with those who look after our pets and domesticated animals.

The free event invites locals to bring their walking buddy – both human and furry; they’ve even had a scaley friend partake in the stroll. In Canberra, the meeting place is Commonwealth Place, from where the group leisurely walks a 5km circuit around

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Lake Burley Griffin. Free coffee and a barbecue are offered for attendees; people are welcome to do the whole walk, just a section or hang back in the park.

“If you’ve ever been in a situation where a vet has helped you with your pet, then it is nice to

come and say thank you for that, even just by turning up,” he says. Full story online.

Flynn’s Walk sets off from Commonwealth Place (near Questacon) on Sunday 21 May from 9.30am; flynnswalk.com.au

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Join Flynn’s Walk to show our veterinarians we care about their mental wellbeing, at Commonwealth Place, Sunday 21 May from 9.30am.

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GIVIT seeks a heater

GIVIT is calling for the donation of a heater for a man who has finally been granted a home in the ACT. This man has been sleeping rough for five years whilst on a waitlist for housing. An organisation in the ACT is helping him to furnish his new one-bedroom home. Generous Canberrans can donate a heater or fund this request with 100% of money donated used to purchase the item. To find out how you can help please visit givit.org.au/whats-needed. Search Category: keyword ‘heater’. Location: ‘ACT’.

Kippax Uniting Church Market Place

Our next Market Place is on Saturday 20 May 9am-1pm at Kippax Uniting Church, Luke St, Holt. There will be individual stall holders selling their unique crafts, plus pre-loved puzzles, games, art, White Elephant goodies, a sausage sizzle and morning tea.

Brad Hardy Foundation Walk 2023

A charity walk will be held in memory of fallen AFP officer Brad Hardy, who died aged 23, and in support of Run4Blue on Saturday 27 May 10am at Kings Park, Lake Burley Griffin. Before the walk, a relay between AFP Officers, AFP Protective Service Officers, AFP recruits and a Brad Hardy team will be held at 9.30am. There will also be merchandise for sale and a raffle. All monies raised will be donated to AFP Legacy. Register via trybooking.com/CFKBU. More info: bradhardyfoundation.com.au

Lions Club

Canberra City: Our club meets the first Monday of the month and the third Tuesday of the month 7-9pm at Eastlake Football Club, Griffith. We invite you to join us to learn new skills, to participate in the planning and actioning of projects and to have fun. Some members choose to meet at 6pm to enjoy a meal together in the bistro. More info: Call Rhondda on 0402 102 267.

Folk Dance Canberra

Orfeevi Ritmi presents ’Rhythms of Orfeus’. Experience wild rhythms, exotic melodies and bold singing, blending ancient traditions with modern musical idioms at Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland Street, Hackett on Sunday 28 May 2.30-4.30pm. Canberra duo, Alister Price (accordionist) and Desi Gancheva (singer), are performing Balkan music and leading dances that everyone can join in. Cost: $20; $10 concession, FDC members. More info: orfeeviritmi@gmail.com

The Nappy Collective

Australia’s only not-for-profit solely focused on collecting and redistributing nappies to families in crisis, The Nappy Collective needs 350,000 nappies this May to help curb nappy stress. Right now in Australia, one in 10 families can’t afford the nappies they need for their babies. Until 21 May, over 500 collection points around Australia, including early learning centres, maternal health centres, major retailers and small businesses, are open to accept donations of new or leftover disposable nappies. For the full list of collection points, visit thenappycollective.com/where-to-donate-nappies or donate funds via the donation page.

Kangara Waters Charity Sale

This year’s Winter Warmers Charity Sale at Kangara Waters Retirement Village, 2 Joy Cummings Place, Belconnen will be held on Saturday 27 May 8.30am-12.30pm. Tables will overflow with beautiful hand-knitted scarves and beanies of every colour, many priced at $5 each. There will also be gloves, hats, jumpers and cardigans for adults and children, recycled quality jackets and knits, and warm handmade winter throws. All cash from the sale will be directed through the Red Cross to Ukraine. Cash and card payments accepted.

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Gungahlin Day: Our next meeting is on Wednesday 26 May 11.45am at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Nicholls. Cost $35 for two-course lunch. Guest speaker: Barbie Robinson, author of a book about the Canberra Firestorm and its aftermath. RSVP to Julie on 0422 505 771 by Sunday 21 May 9pm. Guests and visitors are very welcome.

Weston Creek: We will be celebrating our 51st birthday with a meeting and lunch at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden on Tuesday 6 June 11.30am. Cost: $38 for two-course lunch. The Canberra Mandolin Orchestra will play and there will be market tables and a raffle. RSVP to Rosemary on 0402 958 535 by Thursday 1 June. All members and guests welcome.

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TAu R u S aPR 21 – May 21

This weekend’s Taurus new moon brings the chance to refresh your personal life and your career and finances, so take the initiative. There will be intense talks this weekend or early in the week, so be sure to keep things on an even keel.

g E mi N i May 22 – Jun 21

You’ll recognise this week that you’re turning a corner as a fresh daily work or health schedule will appeal. A social circle or close friendship will be a true blessing, although certain interactions are best managed carefully to avoid offence being taken or given.

CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 22

As Mars leaves your sign, you’ll find a need to attend to your career and finances. Some circumstances may become intense this weekend or early next week. Luckily, you’re communicating well and will find the co-operation you need if you ask for it.

BRAIN BUSTERS

1 What is the term used to describe trees that shed their leaves seasonally?

LE O Jul 23 – auG 23

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9 c omic strip (7)

10 Visuals (7)

11 Hoosier State of the uS (7)

12 Dawn (7)

13 a physical science (9)

15 Ready money (4)

17 Simple (4)

19 Recorded history (9)

22 Stone fruit (7)

25 Gorge (7)

26 i nclude (7)

27 Before birth (2,5)

28 c onsequently (9)

29 Jobs undertaken (5)

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4 Exceptional; illusory (9)

5 a stray (5)

6 Mountain range (5)

7 Group of organisms (7)

8 Gas vital to life (6)

14 English pastry, – pudding (9)

15 Build (9)

16 Giving (8)

18 Organise (7)

20 Mouths of volcanoes (7)

21 Emblematic person, animal or thing supposedly bringing good luck (6)

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24 Ballroom dance (5)

2 How old was Mozart when he composed his first opera?

3 i n Shakespeare’s a Midsummer night’s Dream, who says ‘ love looks not with the eyes but with the mind’?

4 i n standard u K Monopoly, what is the most expensive street?

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You’ll appreciate the chance to revitalise your profile and status, both at work and in your personal life. It’s a good week to reach out to groups and circles you admire, and to secure a commitment from someone, either at work or in your personal life.

vi R g O auG 24 – SEPt 23

It’s a good week to turn a corner with a fun project or activity and to kickstart a fresh pastime or venture. Just be wary of taking on too much and pressuring others or feeling under pressure from someone who can exaggerate the facts.

L i BRA SEPt 24 – Oct 23

Saturday’s new moon will kickstart a fresh cycle in the way you share duties, finances or responsibilities. It’s a good time to devise new schedules and commitments. The key to avoiding difficulties is to avoid intense interactions.

SCOR pi O Oct 24 – nOV 22

Saturday’s new moon signals the chance for a fresh understanding with a business or personal partner, one that could bring more stability in your life. Be sure to take the initiative with talks and negotiations, but you must avoid making a mountain out of a molehill.

SAgi TTAR iu S nOV 23 – DEc 21

This is an excellent week for creating more stability in your personal life and at work. If your health has been lacking, it’s also a good time to devise a fresh health routine, as your efforts are likely to succeed. Patience is your key to success now.

CA p R i CORN DEc 22 – Jan 20

Saturday’s new moon will help you to revitalise your personal and family life. Be prepared to alter your understanding of a key relationship or the part you play in it. You’ll find security as a result, but must avoid arguments especially on Sunday and Monday.

AquAR iu S Jan 21 – fEB 19

It’s time for a fresh chapter at home or with family. If you’ve been contemplating making changes with a property, this is a good week to instigate your plans. A financial matter may come out in your favour if you’re realistic. Avoid pushing for results however.

pi SCES fEB 20 – MaR 20

This is a good week to adopt a fresh approach to a friend, group or organisation, as your efforts to improve your relationship are likely to pay off. A financial or personal matter will progress with a patient and yet a diligent attitude.

AR i ES MaR 21 – aPR 20

Saturday’s new moon will revitalise your personal life and your understanding of your deeper values. For some, this will be due to a deeper sense of your own direction, and for others due to a commitment to a domestic decision.

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When it comes to disputes over a will, it's best to get on the front foot by understanding your rights, says a partner at Maliganis Edwards Johnson, Craig Edwards.

Sometimes people don’t leave a will, or if they have, it may be invalid, or poorly prepared. Other times, even when a will is valid, someone may not have been adequately provided for.

“A lot of people don’t know what to do or where to start when a relative dies, and a solicitor can guide them through that,” he says.

“It can be emotional work, and if there are disputes, a solicitor is able to ‘step back’ to assess the individual’s rights.”

Craig can help people navigate wills and estate problems, when they feel that a will has not justly provided for them.

“Often there are oversights, particularly in an extended or blended family, or when a family member with illness or special needs has not been adequately provided for,” Craig says.

“It need not be a vindictive oversight, but the

financial distress remains.

“Challenging a will can involve complex family and financial histories. But a proper outcome can be obtained, with the help of professional advice.

“I like speaking with my clients and guiding them to a proper result. In essence, we untangle problems caused by a bad will.”

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ESTATE PLANNING:

SO MUCH MORE THAN ‘JUST A WILL’

Regardless of your stage of life or family status, you should have a will and enduring power of attorney in place. But it’s something that so many people neglect or put off entirely.

However, as MV Law Partner Tanya Herbertson warns, this is an oversight that has significant consequences. “We’ve seen first-hand the distress, delay and cost caused to loved ones when estate planning has not been done or not done properly,” she says.

As the head of Canberra’s largest, most experienced wills and deceased estates legal team, Tanya says that good estate planning is so much more than just passing on your valuables.

“People don’t realise that estate planning also covers off issues such as instructions for your care if you become disabled, providing for the transfer of your business if you have one, or minimising future tax, court costs and legal fees,” she explains.

“And this should be an ongoing process, not a one-time event. Your family, financial situation and even laws will change over the course of your life, and so your plan should be reviewed and updated accordingly.”

For some people the idea of addressing all these issues can seem daunting. But this is where consulting the right experts is absolutely critical.

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“Across all areas of practice, the client is at the centre of what we do,” says Partner in Charge of the Canberra practice, Diana Farah, who is one of Australia’s most highly respected and experienced litigators.

The Canberra team includes Olivia Mailian, Partner, who has worked with both plaintiffs and defendants and has extensive experience representing clients before the ACT Supreme and Magistrate’s Court. Her previous work

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From street to museum, what do Aussies really look like

Hitting the sides of buildings and streetways across the country in 2016, artist Peter Drew challenged people to reflect on their perception of what an Australian looked like. Now the works have made their way inside one of the country’s leading institutions with Aussie: Posters on display at the National Museum of Australia until 27 August.

Created using images from the National Archives of Australia, Drew sorted through the images taken during the Commonwealth Immigration Restriction Act, better known as the White Australia Policy. The people in the images were either long settled in Australia or born here; when wanting to travel overseas they applied for an exemption from the dictation test on re-entry to Australia.

“People would be asked to complete this dictation test; it could be given to them in any language, and it could be given to them any number of times. Say they passed the test in English, it could be given to them again in

history because it shows how cowardly these people were,” says Drew.

The provocative images take photos of men, women, and children as they were saved on their applications and enlarges them to poster size; Drew then overlays with details of colour and the word ‘Aussie’. The artist first started spreading the posters during a wave of xenophobia, particularly anti-Islamic sentiments while the Reclaim Australia movement was making itself known through various protests and media coverage. Wanting to broaden the discussion of who is an ‘Aussie’, Drew chose street art, something that demands attention, as his medium.

“What these photographs show is how diverse Australia was at the time the Immigration Act was implemented … It’s kind of an ironic twist that because we had this racist policy, we now have this fantastic photographic record,” says Drew.

Personally gluing the posters around the country, Drew tries to choose places that wouldn’t

one up in a deliberately provocative place. The act itself has become an important part of the works.

“It becomes a bit of a spectacle of the physical feat of one person sticking them all up. If you see a poster up on the street, you know that I was there personally.”

Aussie: Posters continues at the National Museum of Australia until 27 August; nma.gov.au

Aussie: Posters by Peter Drew encourages us to reflect on our idea of who is Australian, at the National Museum of Australia until 27 August.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

From page to stage: Tempo’s Book of the Month

Book of the Month, Tempo Theatre’s first play of the year, is a “gentle English comedy” – just the ticket for this time of doom and gloom, director Jon Elphick believes.

Scandal erupts in a respectable English town when the M.P.’s daughter writes her first novel: Bare Bosom’d Night, a steamy romance featuring her family and neighbours. (Less roman à clef than roman à cleavage?)

Betty Halliday (Sarah Jackson) is 17 turning 18; her journalist friend (Ryder Gavin) is an aspiring novelist, but has never finished a book. So, she gives writing a go to see how hard it is. The result is “a torrid tale of love and lust” (albeit seen through the eyes of an innocent teenager in 1950s England). In it,

her father (Kim Wilson) is having an affair with his wife’s sister (Debra Byrne); her mother (Rina Onorato) is having an affair with the doctor (Chris McGrane); and the maid (Anna Hemmings) has had a baby to the colonel (Paul Cowan). The novel becomes a bestseller, hence the title – and the town must deal with the fallout from the book.

The play’s highlight is the second act, which shows the novel acted out onstage. Even after two months of rehearsals, the actors still find the piece amusing.

“The cast were still laughing at it last night,” Elphick said. “Having seen it a thousand times, if they’re still laughing, it must be alright.”

The 1954 play was by Basil Thomas, a prolific writer of plays, screenplays, and pantomimes in

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post-war Britain. Stage called it “ingenious” and “good light entertainment” – “one of the best laugh shows of the season”. After Thomas’s early death in 1957, aged only 44, his cousin, Gerald Thomas, director of the (in)famous Carry On films, adapted it for the cinema as Please Turn Over (1959).

But Tempo’s production is the first time Book of the Month has been performed in Australia since the 1980s.

One wet Saturday evening two years ago, Elphick watched the film adaptation on television, and liked it – but he faced several hurdles tracking down the original play.

It was long out of print; the English theatre script library that held it didn’t open for several months; and then a postal strike delayed sending it to Australia.

But the delays were worth it, Elphick believes.

“It could have been absolute rubbish, but it wasn’t. It was much better than the movie. We thought it was funny from the moment we first read it.”

And he hopes Canberra audiences will think so, too.

“With everything that’s happening in the world, people need a break. If you want an afternoon of thought-provoking

theatre, this isn’t for you. If you want an afternoon just to relax and enjoy yourself, this is the show to come and see. Spend a couple of hours, have a good laugh, and forget about your troubles.”

Tempo Theatre presents Book of the Month at the Belconnen Theatre, 26 May–3 June. Tickets are available from canberraticketing.com.au or phone 6275 2700.

- Nick Fuller

By Basil Thomas

Mother, Joanna (Rina Onorato) and father, Edward (Kim Wilson), must deal with the fallout created by the steamy, best-selling novel penned by their teenage daughter, Betty (Sarah Jackson). Image supplied.

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Book talk

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about mutiny, greed, and advice columns. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

The Wager by David Gann

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In January 1742, a patchwork boat made of cloth and wood washed ashore on the coast of Brazil. The thirty men onboard were the emaciated survivors of HMS Wager, which had been wrecked on a desolate island. The men were greeted as heroes, but six months later they were in court following claims from another three survivors that they were guilty of murder and mutiny. Claim and counter claim followed in the resultant court-martial, and renowned author David Gann brings this real-life event to dramatic life and vividly captures the details of the incident and the wider implications. Highly recommended.

The Money Club by Fiona Lowe

HQ, $32.99

Greed, self-interest, and moral drama also feature in the latest novel by Fiona Lowe, the undisputed queen of Australian small-town fiction. The town of Glingilly is rocked when Izzy Harrington’s popular entrepreneur fiancé Brad goes missing. Brad had used his family contacts in the small town to set up a successful investment business, but it now seems that the profits are illusory. As a furious mob camps on Izzy’s lawn demanding their money back, it appears that no one really knew Brad, including Izzy. The Money Club is another enjoyable character-driven tale by Lowe that will keep you happily entertained. .

Dear Prudence by Daniel M. Lavery Scribe, $29.99

For five years Daniel Lavery wrote the popular advice column Dear Prudence for the online American magazine Slate. Like the magazine, the Dear Prudence column attracted an enthusiastic audience and Lavery’s compassionate and idiosyncratic reflections thrust him into the public limelight.

Dear Prudence is a collection of the weirdest and wildest questions, including privacy violations by a spy-cam wearing cat, sent to the column, and a reflection by Lavery on how his public gender transition and split from his religious family impacted on the advice he gave. Often funny and insightful, Dear Prudence is also quite poignant and moving at times.

Canberra Weekly competition winners

The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Jays a-Seven wireless: A Thompson, Bruce.

Marlowe film passes: L Bermingham, Richardson; B Irgang, Nicholls; S Cowling, Farrer; B Falconer, Greenway; C Hinkley, Kambah.

John Farnham: Finding the Voice film passes: S White, Kambah; J Roll, Gordon; M McKenzie, Fisher; E Cavenagh, Campbell; D Seebohm, Page.

The Blue Caftan film passes: K McLoughlin, Weetangera; R Genero, Lyons; S Di Mezza, Mawson.

Now showing

Cairo Conspiracy (M)

In a quaint seaside fishing village, Adam (Tawfeek Barhom) is accepted at Cairo’s prestigious Al-Azhar University: the centre of power of Sunni Islam. Adam’s arrival unfortunately coincides with the sudden death of the Grand Imam of al-Azhar, setting off a power struggle among the local religious and political leaders, each vying to secure their own interests. Unwittingly, Adam becomes Colonel Ibrahim’s (Fares Fares) latest pawn to help level the playing field.

Drawing inspiration from Umberto Eco’s acclaimed novel, The Name of the Rose (1980), writer-director Tarik Saleh takes a deep dive into the heart of the world’s largest branch of Islam, followed by up to 90 per cent of the global Muslim population. Like Game of Thrones, the devout characters are established, and their positions of power clearly defined, until the

dominoes start tumbling following the vacuum left by the departed leader. The intelligent but morally naïve Adam has walked right into a spy-game reminiscent of cold-war spy thrillers like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Good Shepherd. Adam struggles between his faith and his role as an informant: is Adam being manipulated by his state handler, or is this simply his path as laid out by God?

Via Adam, we navigate the enchanting, enigmatic, and ancient world of the university. This foreign land, however, becomes all too familiar as the striking cinematography captures iconic images of murder, escalating the stakes not only for Adam but also for Sunni Islam worldwide. Verdict: An intriguing and suspenseful homage to classic espionage thrillers.

4.5 stars.

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18-20 MAY

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A triple bill from QL2 Dance on the importance of communication and the role our body plays in it.

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The Band of the Royal Military College presents its biannual concert featuring works from Gustav Holst, James Grant and more.

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Women of the South support each other through thick and thin in Free-Rain’s production of the beloved story by Robert Harling.

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BLAMEY STREET BIG BAND

Returns with special vocalist Leisa Keen and a classic program in ‘Ella Fitzgerald Meets Count Basie’.

Harmonie German Club, 20 May 7.30pm; harmonieclub.com.au

The Belgian Embassy throws open its gates and invites locals to celebrate the wonderful world of bees and to support beekeepers in Ukraine with markets, live entertainment, food and drinks.

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Best Dressed store styles Canberra’s vulnerable

Need clothes for a job interview, funeral, court, or another important event but can’t afford them?

An op shop about to celebrate its one-year anniversary at its Franklin Street location helps Canberrans become their best dressed selves.

People who are down on their luck walk in to Communities at Work’s Best Dressed store and walk out onto the streets of Manuka with the confidence to blend in with the precinct’s affluent inhabitants.

Trevor Gilbertson, manager of social programs at the not-for-profit, has managed the niche op shop, which only accepts workwear-appropriate clothing, for the past seven years.

In that time, he has seen many clients walk out the door with a “smile on their face and a higher step”.

The Best Dressed store first began in Dickson, as an extension of the Communities at Work’s clothing program, which helps financially vulnerable people who are returning to or starting work by providing business attire free of charge.

Thanks to generous donations, the program had

enough leftover quality menswear and womenswear to start a small store. And so, they did.

“Today, all the money we raise from the store goes back towards our food pantries,” says Trevor.

Just the two pantries service about 500 households a week in Canberra, a number he says has grown dramatically over the past year.

“We’re now seeing new demographics like double-income households come to the food pantry … Canberra is an affluent city but there’s a still a huge part of the population with a lower income level, and it’s a battle for them.”

At the Best Dressed store, a wide range of local shoppers contribute through buying and donating clothing. “People in search of a bargain, treasure hunters, and those who just want to be green.”

Despite stocking a wide range of upscale and designer items - much still with the tags on - the clothing is priced as low as $5, and never more than $50.

The permanent shopfront also provides a new base for the Clothing Program.

Best Dressed coordinator Hayley Storen trains new recruits on how to host clothing appointments, which operate via referrals from employment agencies, Vinnies, and crisis workers from the pantries.

“It’s important for everyone to have access to quality workwear because it helps us fit into our environment … it’s one less stressful thing to worry about,” says Hayley.

One client said, “I was living in my car, knowing that once I got a job, things would change. I did get a job, but none of my work clothes fit because I had been eating differently and I think stress took a toll on my body.

“I went to Communities at Work, even had a shower and a hot meal, and got free work clothes that fit so I could be comfortable in my new job.”

The program can provide up to five outfits for a whole work week.

“I was so relieved – I didn’t want to be judged at my new job, I wanted to fit in, and now I could.”

- Anja de Rozario

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Four tips for upcycling furniture with Annie Sloan

What’s that on the footpath? Is it the exact piece of furniture you need for your new place?

It’s not exactly in good nick, but furniture flipping has been all the rage on the internet lately … How hard can it be? To leave, or not to leave?

CW’s Anja de Rozario caught up with acclaimed paint guru and inventor of Chalk Paint, Annie Sloan, who shares her top tips for your first restoration project – straight from the mouth of the master.

For the furniture-flipping newbies, how can you tell if old furniture is worth restoring? Are there any red flags to look out for?

“Firstly, look for solid wood furniture. It’s generally more durable and

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easier to restore than furniture made from particle board or laminate. If you already have some at home, great!

“If you find it for free, check for damage. Minimal damage includes scratches, dents, or missing hardware. Avoid furniture with major structural damage, such as broken or wobbly legs.

“Next, consider the style: Look for classic or timeless furniture that can be updated with a new finish or hardware.

“The ultimate red flags to avoid, particularly with free furniture, are signs of pests – bed bugs and termites can be expensive to address as you may require professional help – and strong odours, such as cigarette smoke or mould.”

What are the first steps to restoring a second-hand piece? Where do you get your inspiration from?

“The first step is to decide where it’s going to live. Different spaces will benefit from different colours, and colours will look different depending on their surroundings and light. It’s best to decide where your new piece will live, and then paint it to fit that exact space.

“Choose a colour from a painting nearby, from a cushion in the same room, or in a shade that highlights your wall colour to get the most out of your new furniture. This bespoke attention to detail is what really adds the ‘wow factor’ to your home and makes your interiors look much more considered and luxurious.”

great first project.

“If you try painting something more difficult such as, say, laminated kitchen cabinets on your first attempt, you’re making your life more difficult than it needs to be!”

When giving an old dresser or table a fresh lick of paint, how do you make it look “professionally done”?

“It depends on the look you’re going for - a smooth flat modern finish, – anything is possible!

“I’d recommend doing your research before you start so you’re armed with all the basic information to achieve the specific look you want. Chalk Paint gives a very high-end, velvety finish worthy of professional decorators and furniture restorers – because that’s what I was doing when I invented it.

What is the easiest furniture restoration project that anyone can do?

“Always start small – a bedside table, chair, or lamp base is a

“It’s easy to use, quick to dry, and a doddle to correct. Even if you go horribly wrong, you can fix it within minutes. Overthinking is the enemy of any upcycling project – so just get stuck in!”

First pick the room your restoration project will live in, then draw inspiration from interesting features nearby. Photos from Annie Sloan.

Look for classic solid wood furniture that can be updated with a new finish or hardware.

a faux marble effect

REAL ESTATE

OF THE WEEK

Lyneham 102/50 Ellenborough Street

There are few townhouse complexes as tightly held and keenly sought after as ‘The Sanctuary’ in the Inner North suburb of Lyneham. Agent Andrew Browne says this new opportunity will not come along again for quite some time.

“My favourite part of the property is its sheer size,” says Andrew. “There’s over 160 square metres of living space, with one of the most desirable floor plans in the complex.” Featuring a downstairs bedroom, ensuite, and walk-in-robe, plus two generously sized upstairs bedrooms, Townhouse 102 is a downsizer’s dream.

Presented beautifully throughout with Jarrah timber floorboards, Andrew says the quality of the build, meticulously kept gardens, and sense of community among the residents, along with the generous property size, is what makes this a fantastic home. Not to mention the convenience of

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nearby amenities.

“Like so much of the Inner North, the location is unbeatable, particularly if you and your family lead an active lifestyle.

“From your front door, you can walk to the National Hockey Centre, Canberra Tennis Centre, Southwell Park, Next Gen Health Club and Yowani Country Club, and relax afterwards at the Old Canberra Inn which is only minutes away.”

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EER 4.0

Auction Sat 20 May 10am

Price Contact agent

View Sat 20 May 9.30-10am

Agent Andrew Browne

Mob 0403 169 259

Agent Shams Al-Kubaisi

Mob 0404 222 547

LJ Hooker Dickson | 6257 2111

214 Robin Boyd Crescent, Taylor $980,650 Confidence

3 Darby Street, Kaleen $959,000 Luton

6 Bews Place, Bonython $940,000 LJ Hooker

70 Tom Roberts Avenue, Conder $907,000 Property Collective

3 Colborne Place, Spence $890,000 LJ Hooker

10 Ara Place, Giralang $885,000 LJ Hooker

43 Gudamang Street, Ngunnawal $880,000 Canberry

8/1 Martel Street, Denman Prospect $875,000 Independent

8/Martel Street, Denman Prospect $875,000 Independent

16 Prichard

$2,600,000 4 Cobby Street, Campbell Blackshaw

Jeff Snell Crescent, Dunlop $485,000 Luton

29 /41 Hampton Circuit, Yarralumla $480,000 Impact

111/12 David Street, Turner $455,500 Luton

175/61 John Gorton Drive, Wright $445,000 Independent

$1,070,000 Belle

102 MacFarland Crescent, Pearce $1,065,000 MARQ

31 Martley Circuit, Calwell $1,062,500 Property Collective

1 Gratton Place, Isaacs $1,050,000 LJ Hooker

4 Broadby Close, Spence $1,025,000 MARQ

20 Macfarlane Burnet Avenue, MacGregor$1,022,000 LJ Hooker

1 Charlotte Barton Street, Franklin $997,000 Stone

59 David Miller Crescent, Casey $995,000 Irwin

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2213/120 Eastern Valley Way, Belconnen $380,000 LJ Hooker

19/4 Gribble Street, Gungahlin $350,000 LJ Hooker

77/27 Coxen Street, Hughes $335,000 Cream Residential

96/68 Hardwick Crescent, Holt $331,500 LJ Hooker

60/4 Wilkins Street, Mawson $320,000 Luton

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

AUCTION

VIEWING

Sat 10/6/2023, 11am onsite

Sat 20/5/2023, 11-11.40am

Sun 21/5/2023, 11-11.40am

Tue 23/5/2023, 5.30-6pm

CONTACT Michael Potter 0413 830 598

Wonderful find amidst a stunning garden paradise

Enticing family home, immaculately presented, totally renovated and discretely immersed amongst a stunning garden oasis.

Enhanced by an open plan design with light-filled kitchen displaying a modern, sharp look, renovated bathroom and laundry, impressive spotted gum timber flooring, ‘Cheminees Phillipe’ fireplace, feature bay windows, double-glazed windows - the list goes on! Complete with multi-purpose room and extensive parking for small and larger vehicles.

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15 Timbarra Crescent

O’Malley

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AUCTION

Saturday 3rd June 2023 at 11am, onsite Open at 10:30am

6 8 15

Fantastic chance to invest in one of a kind

Rejuvenate your spirit with far-reaching views of Brindabella’s, Black Mountain and Red Hill. It is situated in the prestigious Diplomatic Suburb. Opposite the Canberra Hospital, close to Woden Town Centre and eateries of Manuka, this modern 4-year-old home offers substantial space for an extended family, entertaining on a grand scale or for a motor enthusiast with room for a car showroom.

Block: 2044m² Living:846m² ERR 4.0

UCV:$1,666,000 Rates:$8105

Margaret Reynolds 0417 486 574 margaret.reynolds@civium.com.au

YASS NSW 5 Bluett Street

Brimming with character, a unique Federation style home in Yass offers a rare multi-family investment, promising almost double the area's median rental yield with a 7% return. The property, with three separate dwellings, is on sale due to the owner's health issues. Invest in this vibrant community, and partake in Yass's remarkable growth, outpacing even metropolitan areas.

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Auction Sun 4 June 11am

Price Guide $900,000 View Sat 20 May 11-11.30am

Agent David Alexander Mob 0455 777 644

Ray White Rural Canberra | Yass | Murrumbateman 6226 4400

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These well-appointed, single level floor plans feature three generous bedrooms, two living spaces, EV charger, and sunny winter garden.

Sustainable Home in Summerfield Over 55s’ Braidwood

This home is incredibly eco-friendly, featuring 6.6kW solar panels and a 5000 litre rainwater tank. This is your chance to enjoy a luxury lifestyle with the added benefit of low cost energy.

* Modern kitchen with stone benches & soft close cabinetry

* Rainwater tanks for washing machine, toilet and gardens

* Ducted & zoned air-conditioning for all year comfort

* North facing sun-room works magic with passive solar

* Tandem double drive-through garage

* Crimsafe security screens to front & back doors

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* Heated Indoor Pool

* Clubhouse * Gymnasium

* Community Vegetable Garden

* Arts and Craft Centre

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45 Yarrabee Drive Catalina

THE HOME YOU HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR!

Featuring a good sized block backing onto Council reserve, level driveway to the double garage, with the home being all on one level there is easy access throughout. A great family layout with two living areas and good separation from the master to the other three bedrooms. All the bedrooms have BIR’s with the master having a WIR and ensuite. One of the living areas opens onto a paved and covered entertaining area.

50 Sanctuary Forest Place Long Beach

YOUR OWN PRIVATE RESORT!

* 2.7m high ceilings and 2.4m high doors.

* 5-person hot tub and Koi Pond.

* Open plan kitchen/living area features a chef’s kitchen, 40mm Caesar stone tops, Smeg appliances, 900mm electric oven, butlers pantry.

* Dining area has a 4-panel stacker slider door leading to an oversized covered outdoor entertaining area.

* 7m x 7m shed with power and plumbing in place and large 100,000lt storage tank.

30+46/1939 George Bass Drive

Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455

Dreamed of owning a Holiday Cabin in a Beachfront Park location....... ONLY 2 LEFT!

Barlings Beach Holiday Park has direct beachfront access or if you are looking for something out of the waves there is a resort-style pool, undercover BBQ areas, recreation room, playground and more. Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW between Batemans Bay and Moruya. Only 3mins drive South you will find Tomakin IGA, Bottle Shop, Smokey Dan’s Bar/Bistro and Café with live music in the Summer months or catch the courtesy bus to the newly renovated Tomakin Sports Club.

Only 2 left available so you will have to be quick. These brand new 1 bedroom holiday cabins are perfect for couples, singles or a small family. Why not purchase together with other family members and take turns to fully enjoy the 180 days a year you can holiday here in your own cabin (NB: These are for private use and cannot be sub-let or Airbnb). Lock up and leave with 24hrs gated security. Site fees $621/month.

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Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455

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$89,000

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HQ Australia has four fantastic book packs to give away this month. Gullible or greedy? Victim or promotor of one’s own demise?

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