15 June 2023

From the editor

Congratulations to the hundreds of Australians, including many from the Canberra region, whose efforts were recognised in the Order of Australia honours list over the June long weekend. We salute those who have been recognised for going above and beyond in their professional capacities and all those for going the extra mile in an unpaid or volunteer capacity in our community. Thanks for your role in helping to make our country a better place in so many different ways. We published an extensive list of local recipients online (canberraweekly.com. au) on Sunday night.

In recent weeks, I’ve been touched by the generosity of people from a range of different friendship groups who have been supplying meals for a family requiring practical support while the dad is undergoing medical treatment. Rather than donors supplying meals all at once, the roster is coordinated through an app – takethemameal.com – which shows what has been offered and when, and any free dates. What a useful app! Don’t you love it when technology is used for good?

Reasons to be grateful this past week include friendships – old and new, occasional and full-time, 100 minutes of fabulous musical theatre in Come From Away at Canberra Theatre, a delicious pre-theatre dinner in Queanbeyan before watching The Waltz at The Q on Friday night, an overdue curly cut, a restorative massage, and caring friends and family. Take care,

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Wai Ling Yiu, affectionately known as Bling, handcrafts her ‘We Are Made’ pottery creations in her spare time outside of her full-time job. Photo: Kerrie Brewer. See cover story, page 4.

Bling’s ‘little men’ remind us we are made

Is there anyone as underrated as Canberra artists?

Perhaps. But there should be a national holiday for the public servants, the universities’ faculty members, the nine-to-fivers, who shed their lanyards after a long day, and proceed to create inspired pieces while the sun sets and Netflix plays in the background.

Wai Ling Yiu, affectionately known as Bling, is an admissions officer by day, and a pottery artist by night. Her ceramic ‘little men’ come in all shapes and forms – teapots, tiny planters, yarn bowls.

Their simple handmade design evokes the traditional Japanese aesthetic, ‘wabisabi’, which is centred on finding beauty in transience and imperfection.

Bling’s journey as an artist, forming her brand ‘We Are Made’, was also born from feeling she had one foot in two worlds, but ultimately wanting to send the message that we (as humans) are all “wonderfully made”.

“Sometimes we look at others, especially with the influence of social media, and we forget who we are,” says Bling.

“We want to chase becoming someone else, even though it might be more than what we can handle.

“I make these little men as reminders that we are made specially and wonderfully and with intention.”

Born in Hong Kong, Bling has loved art and

design since she was a teenager. But with the limited school subjects on offer, she chose to study fashion. “And I only regret it a little,” she laughs.

After earning her diploma, she worked in fashion in Hong Kong for two and a half years, before the nature of fast fashion inspired a sharp exit from the industry.

“After I quit, I began travelling. I backpacked through Australia [and] I could see that the world is much, much bigger than I thought.”

She found herself in Korea, where the “simple and natural” designs inspired her.

“I think people go through life looking at everyone else’s art, taking bits and pieces to create their own design, which is completely unique.

“For me, the journey has been about finding who I am, and where I should go,” says Bling.

“Growing up in Hong Kong, they never paid much attention to arts. Even in Korea, where there is a focus on art, it’s very competitive. People don’t really have time for it unless you are famous.

“But in Australia, there’s work/life balance, and an appreciation for people’s handmade things and ideas,” she smiles. “Not every country has that.”

She returned to Australia in 2014. Throughout her travels, Bling felt she was peering into the windows of other people’s lives, whilst never being at home herself.

“I didn’t belong in Australia. But I also felt that my heart didn’t belong to Hong Kong. I was born in that culture, but I didn’t love that culture. I’m

not born in this country, but I love this country. So, I thought, is something wrong in me?”

Five years ago, she arrived in the ACT, as so many do, for work.

“When I first came to Canberra, it was so quiet. I remember it was Christmas. I panicked, standing in the middle of the city, wondering where all the people are.”

With no friends in the city, and nothing to do, Bling came across the Canberra Potters’ Society.

“I joined 10 courses and learnt how to hand build. Wheel building looked so cool, but I was terrible at it,” she laughs. “I decided to do what works for me.”

When deciding what to make, Bling thought of the countless people she had met in her travels, faces who came and went, “moved to different cities, different countries, but the memory of them is always in my head”.

“I take the time to make the little men. I put my heart into shaping them until they’re perfect. And then I give them to other people as a reminder that you are also wonderfully made.”

Bling initially felt pressure to be a fulltime potter. However, moonlighting as an artist landed her perfectly opposite to her place in the fashion industry all those years ago.

“I am never able to make the exact same teapot twice because I am not a factory,” she laughs. “They may look similar but they’re never the same, just like us.

“I don’t take orders. I just make what I want. I take it slow. The little men have their purpose and if people like it, they can buy it.”

Bling’s works also remind us that we are made to be with each other. Many of her pieces do not exist in isolation but are coupled as pairs or clusters of little clay people.

A naturally shy person, and also struggling with the language barrier, Bling didn’t expect to be immediately welcomed into the Potters’ Society.

“I thought I was there to buy clay and sit in the back. But people are so friendly! They encourage you,” she says.

“I remember when I was just starting to put the little faces on, and a manager asked if I wanted to join a market, even though I only had 15 little men.

“She gave me a small corner and said to just put them out there. By the end of the day, they were all gone! That’s how I got my start.”

Today, We Are Made has been selected to be part of exhibitions nationwide, including the Australian Ceramics Triennale showcase exhibition in Hobart (2019) and Belco Arts – LIQUID (2020).

Find Bling on Instagram at @we.r.made

- Anja de Rozario

Wai Ling Yiu, affectionately known as Bling, handcrafts her ‘We Are Made’ pottery creations after hours.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

Smoking in the AMC prison

First, congratulations to Janet Albrechtsen and Stephen Rice at The Australian newspaper for some great investigative reporting into the Brittany Higgins saga. The only ones who came out of it well were Fiona Brown, the long-suffering chief of staff to Senator Linda Reynolds, and Greg Hunt, the former Health Minister. Katy Gallagher looks to be in trouble for allegedly misleading parliament, and the matters reported did not show our federal parliament in a good light. Indeed, as the compensation payout to Ms Higgins was made the day after the federal parliament’s version of ICAC came into operation, the circumstances of that payout look set to be the first matter referred to that new body. There are so many issues involved in this saga that I think a Royal Commission into the whole mess would not go astray so the whole truth can come out and the necessary steps then be taken to improve our body politic, not to mention the role of the media in all this.

It all could have been avoided if the usual

procedures had been adopted from the start: 1. Complainant goes to the police and complains of rape/ sexual assault; 2. Police investigate;

3. If there is sufficient evidence, police charge the suspect, and the matter proceeds to court (presumption of innocence applies); 4. If the accused is found guilty, he is punished; 5. Media reports the matter after charges are laid.

Here in wintry Canberra, I was interested to see that the AMC was finally going smoke free. Obviously, if it works, it will ultimately be good for prisoners’ health and save them a lot of money on smokes. It will probably lead to less property crime, as smokes are horrendously expensive. There are problems with its implementation, and I share the concerns of Julie Tongs, the CEO of the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services, about how the transition will be managed.

I understand that in the general community, workers can still go outside and smoke in designated outdoor smoking areas. I would hope that at least would apply to prisoners as well.

Julie is also correct to lament the fact that there are no programs or industries for prisoners in the AMC. Prisoners need a structured day and programs to train them and assist in their transition back into society. The AMC was meant to have these programs in abundance. Where are they?

I was the minister responsible for our juvenile justice facility, Quamby, from 1995 to 1998. I introduced a school program for the detainees, and vocational education and training programs. Some kids achieved academic qualifications in the Quamby school, and others were on the way to completing apprenticeships by the time of their release. I am unsure if these programs are still operating at our new juvenile prison, Birrigai. If not, they or something similar should be.

The AMC is meant to be a human rights prison. It is meant to rehabilitate. The best way to do that is to have all prisoners participating in meaningful training. That doesn’t seem to be happening. It needs to.

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Canberra scientist drawn to research like a moth to a flame

Canberrans well know the bogong moth (after all, we’re a pit-stop on their migration journey) but there are a few thousand other moth species that most of us couldn’t name – except Order of Australia honouree, Dr Marianne Horak AO.

She was supposed to retire from CSIRO in 2010 but felt she couldn’t because there are at least 22,000 new moth species to study – and only half of them have names.

Dr Horak, who proudly has three moth species named after her (including Myrtartona mariannae), happily handed over her administrative duties when she retired but her unpaid research continues.

“How could I leave?” she says. “[Entomologists] are so few people; the few professionals that there are have no hope of ever understanding all of them. It’s been very important for me and my colleague Ted Edwards to enable gifted amateur entomologists, people who can do science and work on this, with a little

bit of encouragement and support. The only way I can accept the medal is for that.”

Dr Horak’s passion is palpable, she even left her homeland of Switzerland in 1980 because Australia’s diverse fauna is so “exciting”.

“In Australia, there are as many moths and butterflies species as there are flowering plants,” Dr Horak says. “The flowering plants are well known but moths are a very neglected group that is extremely important biologically.”

A case in point is a moth that clears leaf litter from eucalypts. Eucalypt leaves don’t rot because they consist of complex chemicals. However, the caterpillars of one group of moths changed from feeding on live eucalypt leaves to feeding on dead leaves on the ground, breaking them down.

“Australian fauna is the key to understanding evolution,” Dr Horak says. “In the northern hemisphere through all the ice ages all the old groups have disappeared. In the Southern

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Dr Horak says she couldn’t believe it when she was recognised on the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List. “I feel very humbled,” she says.

- Georgia Curry

Find an extended list of ACT recipients online at canberraweekly.com.au

Retired Canberra entomologist Dr Marianne Horak AO was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday honours. Photo supplied.

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Family calls for support to study rare syndrome

In 2012, Canberra couple Hugh and Belinda welcomed their long-awaited baby girl into the world. It wasn’t until 2018 that they discovered their daughter, Ashley, had a rarely seen genetic mutation. “There could potentially be many more with Beck-Fahrner syndrome, who may have been misdiagnosed because they haven’t had genetic testing to determine what it is,” says Hugh.

It’s difficult enough to figure out the root of your child’s physical and cognitive development delays when there is a documented cause, questioning specialists, and pouring hours into your own research. For Hugh and Belinda, the biggest obstacle was that Beck-Fahrner syndrome had not been discovered yet. The years that elapsed between Ashley’s birth and diagnosis were a whirlwind of medical appointments, unanswered questions, and an overwhelming sense of uncertainty.

“Just not knowing what her future holds, what’s her life expectancy, what’s around the next corner? We were referred to specialist after specialist as we encountered many issues that just couldn’t be explained,” says Belinda.

In the first two years of her life, Ashley had seen over 30 specialists. After she underwent newly developed genetic testing in 2018, the family was notified later that year that a study had been conducted in America on 11 other known cases.

“It was like reading a description of each of Ashley’s challenges, covering every issue we had encountered with her to date,” says Belinda.

Among those challenges were poor growth, kidney issues and high palate issues, struggles when it came to hearing, seeing, and feeding, as well as intellectual disabilities, autism and ADHD.

“It was a relief to discover what she had. However, global understanding of this condition was still limited,” she says.

On top of grappling to pinpoint the cause of Ashley’s issues, Hugh and Belinda faced the myriad of “real and far-reaching” challenges inherent in raising a child with a disability.

“The comments from others, the looks as you deal with your child in public during a meltdown … The continual guilt that you’re not doing enough or haven’t done enough research. The constant

fighting to get the assistance you know your child needs. Due to lack of research, it is an even harder challenge,” says Belinda.

Across the Pacific in the USA, the doctor who identified Beck-Fahrner syndrome, Dr Jill A. Fahrner, was recently granted funding to undertake additional research at John Hopkins University.

Fifty other cases have been identified worldwide, and a call has been issued to syndromic people to get involved. “The research team at John Hopkins University has identified that Ashley’s genomic sequencing is different to what they’ve seen with other cases of Beck-Fahrner syndrome,” says Hugh. “So, they’re very keen to have Ashley participate in the research, as are we. Not just for her future …but to support the development of treatments.”

“We have longed for this day for many years to be able to discover and learn more about Ashley’s syndrome,” says Belinda.

The Cliffords are aiming to raise $40,000 on Go Fund Me to get them to America and to support Ashley while at John Hopkins.

- Anja de Rozario

Loneliness puts men at risk

Loneliness can be as bad for one’s health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, obesity, high blood pressure, lack of exercise, or even some cancers – and millions of Australian men are at risk.

Forty-three per cent of Australian men are lonely, according to Healthy Male’s survey of nearly 1,300 Australian men. More than one in six men (16 per cent) reported high levels of loneliness.

Loneliness can increase the risk of depression, anxiety, heart disease, and stroke. In older adults, it is linked with cognitive decline and the risk of dementia. Highly lonely men are less likely to have positive attitudes to healthy eating, disease screening, and regular health checks.

“We feel lonely when our relationships with others aren’t meeting our needs for meaningful social connection, so increasing

social connection is the key,” Associate Professor Timothy Moss, Healthy Male’s health content manager, said.

“Join in with social activities through sports clubs, volunteering, or other groups with shared interests. Get in touch with friends, even if it’s been a while. Using people’s names, giving them full attention, and engaging in conversation might help alleviate loneliness, even if it’s with people like shop assistants, local council workers, neighbours, or people you encounter while exercising. Starting with small talk can lead to more meaningful conversations and satisfying social relationships.

“Friendships need attention and, occasionally, a bit of work.” Healthy Male’s website has tips on addressing loneliness. Full story online.

Time to ask questions about BRS

I wonder why Bill Stefaniak thinks it is “totally premature” to start talking about cancelling Ben Roberts-Smith’s VC (CW 8 June 2023). Why shouldn’t we start asking questions about it? We also now have the revelations about Roberts-Smith being the person mentioned in the Brereton report as allegedly involved in the murder of an Afghani.

At the very least, discussion about how service medals for bravery are decided and by whom is a very valid subject, including any other ethical issues that may have impact. Indeed, military ethical standards themselves should certainly be open for debate. We can’t just keep on kicking these cans down the road on the flimsy excuse that “now isn’t the right time”.

I’d also like to know why Mr Stefaniak is given additional space in the letters page, when he has a full column each week in the Weekly where he can, hopefully, present a fully considered view. He could, for example, outline the CSIRO’s independent assessment of the very significant economic and time-frame problems of us embarking on the large-scale nuclear energy program we would require (even without considering nuclear waste disposal). It could sit there in balance with the overoptimistic view that Mr Stefaniak seemingly has taken straight from the nuclear industry’s playbook (including very questionable assertions about small modular reactors). Bill is right in one sense though: nuclear power is very safe. That is, until it isn’t.

- Eric Hunter, Cook ACT

Kangaroo count lacks credibility

The ACT Government’s counting of kangaroos lacks credibility and the “program” requires transparency.

My daughter has only just turned three and loves to go up the hill to see kangaroos, but after last year’s culI they are much more difficult to find.

It’s extremely concerning that the seriously flawed method of counting used and continuous fertility control will mean they no longer exist on the reserves in the ACT in a few years or less. This year on Red Hill, they are about to kill 500 kangaroos plus the joeys that die as a result of having their little heads bashed with something, plus the babies that die from the cold or stress escaping after their mum got shot. The method of counting used is WTL which is simply inaccurate. Flawed science and inaccurate counting methods are a serious concern to Canberra residents.

The rubbery numbers are more than enough reason to immediately stop the cull until an independent review of the kangaroo management program and its impacts on ACT’s native flora and fauna, including the accurate kangaroo population, has been conducted.

- Alex Kucharska, Griffith ACT

Non-Indigenous belong

Re David Smith MP’s article (CW 8 June 2023).

Like many Australians, including a lot of Aboriginals, I might add, we are getting tired of every meeting you go to, every presentation, and now at the start of an article, having the welcome to country forced down our throats. It was started in 1976 by Ernie Dingo and Richard Walley OAM. So, it is not something that has always been around for general use other than for Aboriginals.

Australia is now home to more than the Aboriginals and has been for over 200 years, so it is our land as well and we do not need to be welcomed to it. David claimed that “At its heart, Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples for the benefit of all Australians”. If this is the case, stop treating the non-Indigenous as though we do not belong and stop giving us the Welcome to Country all the time.

- Vi Evans, Macgregor ACT

Downsides of nuclear power

Thank you to Bill Stefaniak who sets out his three arguments in favour of nuclear power: safe, cheap and ethical.

Safety: The long list of deaths from nuclear accidents makes for grim reading. While the number

of deaths recorded at the time of these accidents may be relatively low, there are many more illnesses and deaths from exposure to radiation. Nevertheless, solar, wind and nuclear are all much safer than coal. But if things go wrong with nuclear, it is potentially disastrous. Recall the massive search in WA in January this year, when a tiny radioactive capsule was lost in the outback; the capsule posed a “significant health risk”. A small fraction of the waste remains radioactive for hundreds of thousands of years. Storage remains a huge, unsolved problem.

Cost: As renewables are adopted more widely, their manufacturing and energy output costs go down. Former Chief scientist Alan Finkel says Australia’s “privileged position” of abundant renewable sources makes nuclear far less competitive. Many other energy experts, including the CSIRO, say the

economics of nuclear power just don’t stack up. The “existing infrastructure” needs a huge overhaul, no matter what the electricity source. This is one of the big projects now being tackled to ensure our renewables have the grid required to support the transition.

Ethics: Child and forced labour, exploitation of workers, and slave conditions in the mining of raw materials for the renewable industry should not be ignored, nor should it be for the many other products we consume. Australia needs to develop its internal supply chains and manufacturing capabilities to ensure best practices. And when materials are sourced from overseas, strict

codes should be enforced.

- Fiona Colin, Malvern East VIC

The Invisible Man

Before David Smith (CW 8 June 2023) talks about making things better for Aboriginal people, he could start by actually doing something constructive in Tuggeranong where he is virtually unseen and unknown. After all, that is what we are paying him for.

- Ian Pilsner, Weston

Indigenous voice

I’m noticing a common thread among No Vote supporters, from Mr Dutton down. They’re simply all complaints and no ideas how to solve the problems.

- Doug Steley, Heyfield VIC

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Ronald McDonald House Canberra wish list

Ronald McDonald House Canberra is seeking donations of items that will enhance the experience of families who stay while caring for a seriously ill child at Canberra Hospital. Groceries: noodle cups, Cup a soups, coffee sachets, share packs of chips and biscuits, Milo, muesli bars, olive oil, canola oil, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and face wash. Wrapped in Love items: baby toys and rattles, colouring and puzzle books, Textas, crayons and pencils, fidget toys, Matchbox cars, card games, little craft packs, new books for children of all ages, small Lego packs or boxes, play dough. To avoid stockpiling of the same food items donated by our various amazing community members, please contact the RMHC ACT team directly on 6281 5894 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm).

Communities at Work winter appeal

Communities at Work is inviting us to support their Winter Appealeither through an EOFY donation or food and clothing donations. Over 15,000 vulnerable people rely on Communities at Work each year for support with food, clothing, accommodation, transport, friendship, life skills, education and mental wellbeing. With the increasing cost of living, that number has risen rapidly. Your support means some people won’t have to make difficult decisions between paying rent and food, bills or medical care. To get involved, visit commsatwork.org/winterappeal

GIVIT seeks disposable masks

If you have any boxes of unused face masks sitting in the back of the cupboard, please consider donating them through GIVIT to assist a medical and counselling service in Canberra. This service is also assisting people in the region who are suffering from financial hardship through their food pantry. As flu season is upon us, they would like to offer face masks to their clients to keep everyone safe and healthy during winter. Generous Canberrans can donate unused boxes of face masks by visiting givit.org.au/whats-needed; Search Category: keyword ‘disposable masks’; Location: ‘ACT’. GIVIT supports more than 400 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your items with people who need them most.

Kippax Indoor Marketplace

Kippax Uniting Church holds its Marketplace on the 3rd Saturday of the month, with a different theme each time. For the winter market on Saturday 17 June 9am-1pm, our theme is books, CDs, DVDs and records. Community donations are welcome the day before the sale. We will have our usual BBQ, morning tea, a soup lunch, and several local authors coming to sell and sign their books.

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The Llewellyn Choir

Our concert ‘A Winter Concert – Durufle and Boulanger’, featuring Maurice Durufle’s Requiem , and three pieces by Lili Boulanger, at Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest on Saturday 24 June 7.30pm.

Tickets: $40/$35, Students $20, Under 16s $10. Contact: 0421 477 594 or enquiries@llewellynchoir.org.au

Materials for Arts and Crafts Fair

Immanuel Woden Valley Lutheran Church Women’s Fellowship are hosting an Arts and Crafts Materials Fair on Saturday 24 June 10am1pm in the Lutheran Church Hall, 37 Burnie Street, Lyons. Come along for fabric, haberdashery, yarns, small range of art materials, patterns, kits and more. Tea and coffee available. Enquiries: 0448 665 537

Harmonie German Club markets

The Harmonie German Club’s next markets are on Sunday 25 June 9am1pm with lots of stalls, fresh-baked treats, a German gourmet deli, live music, a jumping castle, a roving accordion player, tasty German street food, and more. Free entry and free parking!

VIEW Club

Gungahlin Day: Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 June 11.45am at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Nicholls. Cost: $35 for twocourse lunch. Guest speakers: Seniors Liaison Officer Lina Webber and Senior Constable Jane Kenehan from ACT Policing Community Engagement Team talking about scams. RSVP: Julie on 0422 505 771 by Sunday 25 June 9pm. Guests and visitors most welcome.

Red Shield Appeal

Every day in Australia, 275 people are pushed into homelessness for the first time in their lives. The Salvation Army is seeking donations to the annual Red Shield Appeal so that your tax-deductible gift can be put to work before the end of the financial year. To donate, call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or visit salvationarmy.org.au/adam

2023 Community Achievement Awards

It’s time to think about who you would like to thank for their tireless work in the community with nominations open for the 2023 Community Achievement Awards for NSW and the ACT. The awards celebrate those people who have contributed to their community, no matter how big or small! These nominees will be the selfless unsung heroes who dedicate their time to helping the lives of others within their community. More info: visit awardsaustralia.com/nswactcaa, email nswact@awardsaustralia.com or call 1300 735 445. Nominations close Thursday 24 August, with judging to take place in October. Winners will be announced on Friday 24 November at the 2023 Community Achievement Awards gala presentation dinner.

Monaro Folk Society

Learn the basics of bush dancing in a friendly and supportive setting with Monaro Folk Society’s experienced teachers, dancing to live, traditional bush music dancing every Monday 6.15-7.45pm from 19 June. At North Canberra Baptist Church, 17 Condamine St, Turner. Cost $7 per session. No commitment required, just a desire to enjoy dancing. More info: monarofolk.org.au

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25 Chemical base that reacts with acid (6)

27 Popular aquarium fish (5)

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Sunday’s Gemini new moon depicts the chance to clear away aspects of the past that no longer resonate, and to clear the way for a fresh approach to life. Avoid being bogged down in sentimentality and be prepared to discuss finances in a constructive spirit.

CANC e R Jun 22 – JuL 22

It’s time to turn a corner in your usual daily routine, work life or health schedule. But how will you know you’re making the right choice? If you feel you’re over-committing or over-investing, this is a good week to consider how best to manage your duties and responsibilities.

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While romance will be a draw card this week, if you are getting mixed messages or have mixed feelings, it’s time to reappraise circumstances. Sunday’s new moon will encourage you to revitalise certain connections with friends, a group or an organisation.

BRAIN BUSTERS

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18 a type of shot in cue sports (8)

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2 Which 1998 film did Oprah Winfrey produce and star in?

3 i n which country was novelist and n obel Prize laureate thomas Mann born?

4 Which orphaned girl features in the children’s book by Swiss author Johanna Spyri?

5 thought to be over 3.2 million years old, what name was given to the hominin remains found in Ethopia in 1974?

SOLUTIONS

Sunday’s new moon and Saturn retrograde bring the option to review and reassess your career, general direction and daily schedule. In the process, a particular personal or business collaboration is likely to be a focus as you gain information that provides clarity.

li BRA SEPt 24 – OCt 23

You’ll gain the opportunity to create more peace and harmony in your relationships this week even if you need to overcome a lack of clarity or confusion first up. Romance could flourish so take the initiative. It’s a good week to gain direction health-wise.

SCOR pi O OCt 24 – nOV 22

It’s a busy week ideal for putting energy into work and creating more fun in your life, as your efforts will succeed. It’s a good time to reconfigure shared financial arrangements. Be clear about these new terms to avoid disappointment.

SAgittAR iu S nOV 23 – DEC 21

Venus and Mars will add a sense of optimism and adventure to your week, encouraging you to take steps to bring more excitement and variety into your home and relationships. Ensure you keep those close to you in the loop to avoid misunderstandings.

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p R i CORN DEC 22 – Jan 20

Your sign’s ruler Saturn will turn retrograde on Sunday, bringing the chance to alter some of the terms of your existing agreements. It’s a good weekend for a fun get-together. The new moon brings a fresh chapter in your daily routine, work or health.

AquAR iu S Jan 21 – FEB 19

A fresh chapter brings the chance to enjoy life more but you must avoid the temptation to hurry things along. Get the full facts before committing to new ideas. Be sure to avoid gambling – both financially and emotionally – for best results.

pi SC e S FEB 20 – MaR 20

Saturn retrograde in your sign brings the focus to work and finances, and this is a good time to reevaluate your priorities in both areas. There is potential for some lucky developments, but this will depend on sound research on your part.

AR ie S MaR 21 – aPR 20

Sunday’s new moon will kickstart a fresh chapter in your communications, based largely on fresh values and priorities. Be careful to avoid taking on too much as mistakes could be made, especially financially and in connection with work and investments.

tAu R u S aPR 21 – May 21

This is an excellent time to consider a financial review to ensure you’re on track with your goals and priorities. Be sure to double check the facts if you’re committing to long-term investments, not only financially, but also in your personal life.

iN tHe StARS with PatSy BEnnEtt

For personal readings, contact Patsy through her website to make an appointment, or call 0448 808 333.

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITY GUIDE

This year, winter break for ACT schools begins on Friday 30 June and continues until Term 3 starts on Monday 17 July. Check out the advertisers in our special school holiday activity guide and discover activities, attractions or hidden gems in and around Canberra that o er fun for all the family.

PLAY SCHOOL LIVE IN CONCERT –HUMPTY’S SHOWTIME

Kids Promotions is thrilled to announce the return of Play School

Live in Concert, coming to the ACT! The show will feature all the familiar faces and songs from the hit TV series and promises to be a fun-filled, interactive experience for children and families.

Featuring two of Play School's most beloved presenters, who will bring their unique energy and talent to the stage, the show will also feature some of Play School's most iconic characters, including Big Ted, Little Ted, Humpty and Jemima.

The Play School Live in Concert promises to be an unforgettable experience for children and families, with plenty of singing, dancing, and interactive fun. Don't miss your chance to see Play School in action! W: kidspromotions.com.au/whats-on

WACKADOO! LOOK WHO IS STOPPING BY AT SOUTH.POINT THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!

Get the kids ready for a term break packed with muchloved characters and heaps of opportunities to laugh, dance and play. The upcoming school holidays will be a breeze for parents, with plenty for the kids to see and do at South.Point.

Get excited as Bluey and her little sister Bingo are coming to the Centre this winter. The pair will be hanging out in Centre Court from Monday 10 till Friday 14 July with a few different events on offer to entertain the little ones!

There will be two live interactive experiences with Bluey and Bingo each day on 11, 12 and 13 July at 11am and 1pm. So, get ready to play Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy and more at these FREE live interactive experiences.

And who doesn’t want to meet Bluey and Bingo in person and make a core memory? Now is the chance for your family to see everyone’s favourite heelers with our free Meet & Greet sessions. Expect smiles, photos and plenty of flossing, of course! There will be limited spots available to get up close and personal with Bluey, so make sure you book in quickly.

The meet and greet sessions will be held from Monday 10 to Friday 14 July. Head to our website to book in your session with one or both heelers.

But that’s not all that’s happening at South.Point. The Beanies team – Laura Beanie, Michael Beanie, and Mim

Beanie – are excited to bring their show to Canberra and have fun with everyone, with a few hidden lessons so your child takes more away than a smile on their face. Their energetic musical shows are known to get kidlets laughing and learning with fun interactions. So, get ready to make new friends, and get singing and dancing with daily shows at 12pm and 1pm from Monday 3 till Friday 7 July. These shows are completely free, and bookings are not required.

There is so much fun to be had for the whole family at Limelight Cinemas! With a number of highly anticipated films hitting the big screen over the holidays such as Elemental (PG), Cats in the Museum (G), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG), and Transformers (M), make sure you don’t miss out! For Limelight Legends, children’s tickets start from $11 and regular children’s tickets start from $12. Signing up for the rewards program is FREE and easy so you can take advantage of savings and deals!

Does your child have a birthday coming up? A party at Limelight will be a memory that lasts a lifetime! Party packages start from $17 each, the Limelight team takes all the stress out of party planning with a dedicated, personal party planner. You will have a designated party area and decorated party table – the best part, you don’t have to clean up any mess!

Come and experience more than just entertainment

these holidays. Explore over 180 retailers including 30 new brands, such as MacPac, Rivers, Miniso, TK Maxx, Supre, Cotton On Mega, Harry Hartog, Typo and lots more. We’ve also opened over 10 new cafes and dining options like Ureshii Japanese Restaurant, Burrito Bar, MsBaCo, Glasshouse Cafe, Chinese Kitchen Dumpling and Matatang Hot Pot. The shopping centre experience is thriving at South.Point, so if you haven’t visited us recently, now’s the time.

The Beanies Live Stage Show

3 – 7 July, daily shows at 12pm & 1pm

Bluey Meet and Greet

10 & 14 July, 11am, 12pm and 1pm

free event, bookings essential

Bluey and Bingo Live Interactive Experience

11 – 13 July, 11am & 1pm

Bluey and Bingo Meet and Greet

11 – 13 July, 12pm

Free event, bookings essential

South.Point Shopping Centre, Corner of Anketell Street and Reed Street, Greenway ACT

T: (02) 6293 1000

E: reception@southpointcanberra.com.au

W: southpointcanberra.com.au

JAMALA WILDLIFE LODGE: A SLICE OF AFRICA IN THE HEART OF CANBERRA!

Jamala Wildlife Lodge in Canberra offers you the opportunity of experiencing close encounters with some of the world’s most exotic and endangered animals, as well as relaxing in the atmosphere of its three individually designed five-star accommodation hubs: Giraffe Treehouses, Jungle Bungalows and uShaka Lodge. These African-inspired luxury suites lie in the heart of the National Zoo and Aquarium and are the epitome of style and comfort. The cornerstone of Jamala Wildlife Lodge is uShaka Lodge, decorated with stylish and luxurious furniture and African artefacts and artworks. While you are here, you can enjoy the company of the curious and captivating Colobus Monkeys and the graceful inhabitants of the 200,000-litre shark tank. Guests can choose to spend the night within the habitat of some of the world’s most amazing animals. The Jungle Bungalows provide guests with the unique opportunity to bathe alongside Sun Bears, sleep next

to a Lion, check out a Cheetah or admire a Tiger from the five-star comfort of their African inspired bungalow, as they get to know these beautiful creatures in the most personal and intimate way.

The six Giraffe Treehouse suites allow guests to mingle with the friendly animals that reside in a private garden setting. Guests can also soak in panoramic views of the Molonglo River from the balconies, while meeting and hand feeding the resident giraffe!

Jamala Wildlife Lodge also offers five-star dining included in the price. You start your evening with pre-dinner drinks and canapes, where some special guests, including white lions or hyenas, may join you. To continue the African theme, you will be joined by other guests at large tables for a delectable, fun, fourcourse African gourmet dinner coupled with a selection of some of the best wines. The menu changes regularly and depends on the availability of fresh food at the

time. These offerings perfectly complement this oncein-a-lifetime accommodation adventure.

A stay at Jamala allows guests to truly immerse themselves in one of the most unique experiences in the world and take on the thrill of a wild African safari, making it a truly remarkable accommodation experience. During the included morning tour, guests encounter some of the zoo’s most popular residents, such as rhinos, lions, tigers, giraffes, monkeys and meerkats for a special opportunity to connect with and learn about these incredible animals.

Jamala Wildlife Life Lodge is a truly unforgettable experience.

999 Lady Denman Drive, Weston Creek ACT

T: (02) 6287 8444

E: info@jamalawildlifelodge.com.au

W: jamala.com.au

BLAST INTO THE PAST AT THE NATIONAL DINOSAUR MUSEUM!

Dig deep beneath the surface of prehistory on Saturday 1 July when the National Dinosaur Museum celebrates Australia’s National Fossil Day with activities, tours, and free entry for kids!

For one day only, visit us at 6 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls, and take the chance to hold some of the real dinosaur bones in the Museum’s collection, dig up your own fossils, learn how to make museumquality replicas, and participate in a fossil hunt!

Every hour, our guides will be alternating between Upper Gallery, Dinosaur Garden, and – in their grand debut – Tactile Tours, during which participants will be able to touch the fossils and dinosaurs in the Museum’s care as our guides provide audio descriptions.

Stay a while to meet a real dinosaur, devour some of the food that will be available for purchase throughout the day, have your face painted to match our Triassic inhabitants, and participate in a craft session or two. Don’t forget to pick up your

free balloon on the way out, either! Tickets must be purchased as normal online, over the phone at (02) 6230 2655, or at the counter on the day. Upper Gallery, Dinosaur Garden, and Tactile Tours are free only for ticket holders.

Be sure to keep the month of August clear, too.

From 12 to 19 August, the Museum will be offering a Jurassic proportion of activities in appreciation of Science Week, both onsite and at the Canberra Centre. And from 21 to 26 August, we’ll be celebrating 2023 as Book Week’s year to Read, Grow, and Inspire! Swing by the Museum in your favourite bookish costume and enter our Best Dressed competition for the chance to win an annual Family Membership to the Museum. Follow us on Facebook (National Dinosaur Museum) for more details.

6 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls ACT

T: (02) 6230 2655

E: admin@nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au

W: nationaldinosaurmuseum.com.au

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BIG ADVENTURE IS BACK AT LIMELIGHT CINEMAS THESE HOLIDAYS

No school holidays are complete without a trip to the movies, right? Well, these school holidays, Limelight Cinemas promises biggest line-up of movies we’ve seen in years, as well as some free fun to keep the troops entertained.

If you haven’t yet caught up with Web-slinging Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Across The SpiderVerse, don’t miss your chance these holidays. With a 96% FRESH rating on Rotten Tomatoes - this is one of the best reviewed, and most loved movies in recent memory, so do not miss!

Maybe a whip-cracking Harrison Ford will entice you to the cinema? Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny follows Indy as he races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. This is a rollicking good adventure that demands to be seen on the big screen, and is a treat for nostalgists and new fans alike.

Disney has two great options for the whole family these holidays in the live action re-telling of the classic The Little Mermaid, and from the studio

that brought you Inside Out comes Elemental, an all-new, original film set in Element City, where fire, water, land and air residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.

Limelight Cinemas have also prepared a bumper program of free artistic activities that will engage kids and make their trip to the movies memorable. Colouring and activity books, face painting, origami and more are all in store – and we’ve got terrific value family tickets available in variations of Admit 3 or 4, priced from $30.

The fun doesn’t need to end with the holidays –as great value birthday party packages are available all year round, starting from $17.50 per child (minimum 8 kids and includes ticket, kids popcorn + drink, and complimentary adult ticket per package). Check our website for details: www.limelightcinemas.com.au

Limelight Cinemas – making moviegoing fun and affordable for the whole family.

Limelight Cinemas at South.Point in Tuggeranong. W: limelightcinemas.com.au

See Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny, screening at Limelight Cinemas during the upcoming school holidays.

READY FOR A FLIPPING GOOD TIME?!

Dreaming of something different to do these July school holidays? Flip Out Majura has an epic trampoline arena and a whole world of indoor fun to explore.

Active fun for all ages, Flip Out Majura is the place to come to move your body, learn new skills, and challenge yourselves in a safe, supportive environment. Get off the screens and jump into Flip Out!

Open 7 days a week. Book online to secure your spot.

W: flipout.com.au/majura/book-a-session

13 Mustang Ave, Majura ACT

SAY TREEEEES! CLIMB AT NOWRA THESE HOLIDAYS!

Experience a day like no other at Treetops Adventure Nowra Park! Just 2.5 hours east of Canberra, this thrilling adventure awaits you.

Suitable for Tarzans aged 3 to 75+ years, our high ropes courses offer 13 thrilling ziplines and over 70 aerial challenges of varying difficulty. Our secure self-locking system will keep you connected to the safety line at all times as you conquer cables, ziplines, aerial obstacles, and netting suspended among the treetops!

Treetops Adventure Nowra is open 7 days, 9am–5pm during the school holidays. Check-in is 15 minutes prior. Prices start from just $32.

Treetops Adventure, 23 Rock Holl Road, North Nowra NSW

T: (02) 4411 1016

E: nowra@treetopsadventure.com.au

W: treetopsadventure.com.au/location/nsw-nowra/

CHILD PLAYERS ACT: MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING PROGRAM

Child Players ACT Musical Theatre Training Program is specially designed by Dr Georgia Pike-Rowney and Dr Susan West for participants aged 12 to 20 years of age who want to develop their musical theatre skills.

The program will be run during Term 3 and will conclude with a production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of

Penzance, specially adapted to allow all participants, regardless of experience, to increase their confidence and skill; and most importantly, have fun! The production will be accompanied by a live band, including internationally renowned pianist, educator and music historian, Dr Peter Muir.

Acknowledging these are difficult

financial times for many families, Child Players ACT have waived fees for this program. To submit an expression of interest, please visit www. childplayersact.net by 24 June.

This training and performance opportunity will provide students with the rare opportunity to work with some of Australia’s most experienced and

CHILD PLAYERS ACT: THE MAYOR OF MUNCHKIN LAND

The Mayor of Munchkin Land is an original play that takes place in Munchkin Land, in the Land of Oz. It is set in a time before Dorothy visits the Land of Oz. It begins with the Wizard of Oz announcing that the Munchkins need to elect a mayor to represent them on the Land of Oz government council, the Rainbow

Council.

Glinda helps the Munchkins learn how to run their first election, the Wizard of Oz tries to help, and the Wicked Witch of the East keeps getting in the way!

On voting day, all Munchkins (who are old enough) vote. Even the audience members vote, too! Who

Child Players ACT

Presents this July

July 2023

Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15

Performances each day at 11am & 2pm.

Showing at Belconnen

Community Centre, 26 Chandler St, Belconnen

For more information and tickets, visit our website

The Mayor of Munchkin Land

will win the election and become the first Mayor of Munchkin Land?

Performances at Belconnen

Community Theatre, 12 July to 15 July at 11am and 2pm. Tickets on sale now!

E: contact@childplayersact.net

W: childplayersact.net

Wanna perform?

Musical Theatre Training Program

Pirates of Penzance

For people aged 12 to 20 who want to develop their musical theatre skills. Classes focus on singing, acting, dance, and movement.

The program concludes with students performing, with a live orchestra, in a musical production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance

Class Dates & Times

Rehearsals during term 3, 2023. Performance in Sep/ Oct School Holidays

Visit our website by for more information and enrolments!

Visit us online!

www.childplayersact.net

engaging music and theatre educators. Susan and Georgia have over 60 years of teaching and performance experience between them. The program is designed to support students who have a well-developed skill level, as well as provide new opportunities for those with no musical or theatrical background.

CANBERRA CITY GYMNASTICS CLUB WINTER HOLIDAY PROGRAM

The Winter school holidays are approaching fast and Canberra City Gymnastics Club has the perfect solution to keep your energetic little ones entertained. Our Holiday Program will once again be running over these holidays, Monday-Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm, in both our Lyneham and Belconnen venues. Enrolments are currently open with limited spots available, so be sure to enrol your child/ren now! Get ready for a day filled with engaging gymnastics circuits, games, crafts, free-time and much more. Gymnasts are required to bring a packed lunch, whilst morning and afternoon tea are provided. Let us take the reins for the day and let the children have fun while learning fundamental skills.

85 Chandler St, Belconnen

196 Mouat St, Lyneham

T: (02) 6251 1131

E: office@canberracity.org.au

DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF GLASS AT CANBERRA GLASSWORKS THIS WINTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!

Calling all young artists and adventureseeking teenagers! Canberra Glassworks is excited to announce two brand new programs for the Winter School Holidays that will ignite your creativity and immerse you in the captivating world of glass art. In our Hotshop, teens can dive into the mesmerising art of glass blowing with one-on-one sessions to create their own unique tumbler. For younger artists, our Kiln Creators program offers the opportunity to design and fuse their own glass bowl. These new programs run alongside our regular classes, ensuring a variety of options to suit everyone’s interests. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to discover the enchanting world of glass art in these fantastic new programs. Secure your spot now, as spaces are limited!

11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston ACT

T: 6260 7005

W: canberraglassworks.com/create/holidays/

E: Lilith.silva@canberraglassworks.com

Gymnastics ACT/Australia Registration & Insurance and, CCGC Building & Equipment Fund fees for 2023 will need to be paid by new members with bookings of 2 or more days in a single holiday period ($110).

OUTWARD BOUND SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Experience life with a pack on your back and the world at your feet thanks to a range of programs offered by Outward Bound Australia.

Outward Bound Junior - 5 days (ages 12-15)

Experience adventure, fun and friendship while exploring the Australian bush. An inspiring program for teens to discover their strengths, develop life skills and expand their confidence through facing new challenges and building new friendships.

Outward Bound Expedition ACT & WA - 10 days (ages 15-24)

Journey through some of Australia’s most scenic locations with a pack on your back and the world at your feet. Hike, abseil, climb, and paddle your way through the first week before navigating your way home with a map and compass on the final expedition. Take a giant step into your future with increased selfbelief, resourcefulness, and determination to succeed.

Family Adventure - 5 days (ages 12-15 + parent/guardian)

Strengthen meaningful family relationships with a bonding experience you’ll never forget! Our family program encourages participants to support one another, connect through dialogue, personal reflection, and work together to create fantastic lifelong memories. This is a rare opportunity to see your family in a whole new light. The program is devised for one parent and youth pair, where your young person is in years 7 -10 at school.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - 2-9 days (ages 14-24)

Complete your Bronze, Silver and Gold Adventurous Journeys and Gold Residential Project hiking, canoeing, or rafting through ACT, NSW and Victoria. If your school doesn’t run The Award, ask us how you can complete it through Outward Bound’s Open Award Centre. Scholarships are available for those who require financial assistance.

W: outwardbound.org.au

DYNAMIC MOTIVATION SCHOOL HOLIDAY MTB DAY CAMPS

Dynamic Motivation offers world class MTB instruction and skills progression for Beginners to Advanced riders, aged 6 to 16.

We have a fun full day of riding with our MTB day camps each week day from 3 to 14 July. You can enrol in one or many days. Each day, we split into appropriate small skills groups (maximum six per instructor) and ride and focus on skills relevant to the group. Our goal is to send the kids home inspired, more skilful, tired and happy. Cost $98 per day.

For all programs, bring your bike, safety equipment, spare tube, sense of adventure, and food for the day or order from the café onsite. Stromlo Forest Park, Wright

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THE TWITS ARE COMING TO THE Q

Roald Dahl’s gruesome twosome The Twits are coming to Queanbeyan these school holidays to delight and disgust in equal measure.

Mr and Mrs Twit are the nastiest couple you could ever hope (not) to meet. Both are on a quest to be meaner than the other – but is there someone out there who can out-twit the Twits? Full of trickery and wickedly-funny pranks, Dahl’s adored classic encourages us to treat others with love and care, and proves that if you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams.

The Twits is an unmissable production for all ages from shake & stir theatre co, the team behind the sold-out seasons of Fantastic Mr Fox and George’s Marvellous Medicine

Bookings: theq.net.au/whats-on/the-twits/

MEGAFAUNA: A WALK THROUGH TIME!

Alerting all explorers! We need your help to discover our long-lost creatures at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Travel back in time with us for a family-friendly outdoor discovery trail combining nature, science, art, culture, history and fun! Throughout July, adventurers are encouraged to take a walk through the Gardens to see some unique plants and animals that existed in prehistoric Australia!

This year, there are some new ancient creatures who have come to visit. Following their migratory route to seasonal feeding grounds, three ancient diprotodons have become lost in the city and have found their way to the Australian National Botanic Gardens. As they try to make their way in the altered landscape, these visitors from a forgotten time created by visual theatre masterminds Dead Puppet Society provoke a reflection on how humans have changed this island and its creatures, and the importance of the Gardens for plant and animal conservation.

Watch and interact as these life-sized diprotodons roam the Gardens for the first week of the school holidays from 1 to 7 July. Once the sun has gone down, the Gardens will reopen for a special MEGAfauna afterDARK experience. This ticketed evening event will light up the Gardens for you to explore, and welcome the Dead Puppet Society Diprotodons to Roam the Gardens after dark. Running for limited sessions from 1 to 7 July. Enjoy both day and night activities inspired by our natural world, with around 18 megafauna sculptures and plants to discover during this month-long event.

When not roving the Gardens, these life-sized Diprotodon creatures will take refuge in a prehistoric installation in the Visitor Centre Gallery until they leave to roam the land again on 6 August.

MEGAfauna: a walk through time! is supported by ACT Government, Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens and Ovolo Nishi. Wheelchair accessible.

Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Acton

T: (02) 6250 9588

E: events@anbg.gov.au

W: MEGAfauna: a walk through time! | Australian National Botanic Gardens (parksaustralia.gov.au)

MEGAfauna: a walk through time!

1 – 30 July 2023 | 8.30am – 5pm | Free

Alerting all explorers! We need your help to discover our long‑lost creatures.

Travel back in time with us for a family‑friendly outdoor discovery trail. Interact with roaming megafauna brought to life by design‑led theatre masterminds Dead Puppet Society.

Explore the Gardens to find some unique prehistoric plants and animals!

MEGAfauna is a fully accessible event. Use promo code ‘Megafauna23’ to receive 15% off accommodation at Ovolo Nishi. T&Cs apply.

parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens

Sporting stories shared in Grit & Gold

From backyard cricket or a game of darts at the pub to feats of athleticism that stop the country, Australia is a sporting nation. The newest exhibition at the National Library of Australia focuses on the way that solo and team sports have helped tell our story. Grit & Gold: Tales from a Sporting Nation is on until 5 November.

For centuries, sports have been ingrained in the Aussie sense of identity. Our achievements have also helped put Australia in a prominent position on the world map.

“We’re a wealthy, prosperous country and we have a good climate that allows us the time to put energy and effort into sport. It’s always been part of our identity from very early on, for Australians to achieve in the field of sport was a way to get recognition,” says Dr Guy Hansen, Director of Exhibitions and co-curator of the exhibition.

According to Dr Hansen, this sense of striving in sports has been passed down from generation to generation. He says in some fields, like cricket, we

have continued to be a world leader, while in others, like tennis, we go through ebbs and flows of success.

“I know, we think we’re fantastic. We’re most probably not quite as good as we think we are. The people who do succeed become very famous and much loved,” he smiles.

These much-loved sporting stars are captured in the exhibition through photographs, paintings, memorabilia, advertisements and printed materials. Think historic boxing matches, Emma McKeon’s gold medals, the first State of Union trophy, and vintage sporting manuals.

While the Library might not be the first place that comes to mind when it comes to sport, Dr Hansen says anything that is published in Australia makes its way to their records. Many of the exhibits came from their stores, while others have been borrowed from institutions and individuals, which he believes makes it a better exhibition.

“Sport is something which expresses itself in

objects, equipment, uniforms, things like that,” says Dr Hansen. “It’s really nice to introduce some of the objects. I think it just helps remind you of what it’s all about.”

Catch our history in Grit & Gold: Tales from a Sporting Nation at the National Library of Australia until 5 November; nla.gov.au

Full story online.

- Jessica Cordwell

Dr Guy Hansen, Director of Exhibitions and co-curator of Grit & Gold: Tales from a Sporting Nation at the National Library of Australia until 5 November.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

Systems and Sanity: journeys through mental health at Gorman Arts

The journey of navigating mental health challenges and the systems put in place to help you find your way can be scary, distressing, and daunting. Each journey is unique, and some of the unexpected pit stops and bumps along the way are captured in Rebus Theatre’s newest production, Systems and Sanity at Gorman Arts Centre, 15-17 June.

The two-year project has been funded by ACT Health. Director Robin Davidson says the company put a call-out for people who identified as having lived experience of mental ill health, including those who aren’t quite sure if they fit that definition or don’t like that language. The director says people have different experiences with varying success within the mental health system and services, and it was important to invite people to share their stories.

Through discussions, workshops, writings and rehearsals, the theatrical exploration has come together to create what Mr Davidson calls “abstract ideas in human bodies”.

“It’s very human abstract but nevertheless it puts real-life experiences into a form that is relatable for the audience,” says actor Grant McLindon.

Transcending genre, rather than following a linear structure, the play is a series of scenes around individual relations to the mental health system. Some scenes focus on an individual experience of mental ill health, carrying on the precious stories of those people, says Mr Davidson. Others are collective creations or improvisations; some have no language, some have poetry, and all are approached with sincerity and a heartfelt rawness.

“I think it’s designed to show the audience some sort of hard truth about them but in a way that suggests that there’s a very good place we could all go instead of all sorts of things about stigma.”

Theatre for everyone is at the heart of Rebus. To optimise inclusivity, the opening night will be Auslan interpreted while the Friday will be accompanied by an audio description. For those

who may not be able to make it to the theatre for the live performance, a discounted ticket allows access to a recording of the production.

Go on a journey through the many facets of mental health in Systems and Sanity at Gorman Arts Centre, 15-17 June; ainslieandgorman.com.au

- Jessica Cordwell

Systems and Sanity actor Grant McLindon (left) and director Robin Davidson.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

THE VEGAN MARKET Canberra

This is not your average market. At The Vegan Market, we celebrate and showcase like-minded businesses, no matter their size.

From diverse brands o ering vegan cacao, psychic readings, cool vegan DJs, and irresistible ice cream. Join us for a unique marketplace experience.

June 24th 10-5pm | June 25th 10-4pm

Budawang Pavilion, EPIC (FREE PARKING)

$5 + booking fee

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Canberra artist shares journey of fatherhood In His Words

Dad, a son’s first friend, and a daughter’s first love; the relationship between child and father can shape all those that come afterwards, but what makes a good dad? One Canberra dad and artist reflects on the different journeys dads take in the multi-disciplinary production, In His Words: Voices of Fatherhood at The Street, 23-25 June.

In his first major work, Creswick (aka Liam Budge) has created a documentary accompanied by a live musical response to be performed for the first time in its entirety at the premiere.

their role models, relationship towards masculinity, and vulnerability.

“Each father had these very specific experiences that related to how they father or how they view fatherhood, and these were the things that I made sure to kind of really tap into when we were having these conversations,” says Creswick.

One of the fathers featured in the project is Sam Burns, dad to three young girls. His story of fatherhood is one that you won’t come across often; he grew up in a toxic masculine environment and then went to study to become a Catholic priest. Sam now wants to break some of the patterns he was exposed to and raise kind, compassionate, formidable, and fierce young women.

him thinking about fatherhood

Moving back to Australia after having worked in the US, Creswick wanted to explore and create, but was constricted by the pandemic lockdowns. Spending most of his time with his young son, the artist started taking home movies, which got – his own journey, his own father, and the fathers who surround him.

With the support of The Street, he contacted around 100 fathers from different backgrounds, age demographics, sexual orientations and family dynamics. Working his way through the pre-filming chats, Creswick chose nine fathers to work with on the project, inspired by their conversations and approaches to child-rearing. He says it became apparent that what shaped different men’s approaches to fatherhood was

“My Catholic upbringing has given me a beautiful framework and philosophy of love and hope. What I’m really focusing on for my children is rather than encouraging religion, to give them a framework of hope and love; I want them to have those frameworks internally so that they don’t need to rely on something external,” says Sam.

Having a strong role model in his father, Creswick describes his dad as a great example of masculinity, who helped inspire the way he lives as well as his parenting style. He says role models come in and out of our lives in many different shapes.

Creswick presents In His Words: Voices of Fatherhood at The Street on 23-25 June.

Photo: Creswick Collective.

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“The way in which we father is often informed by people who are not necessarily fathers in our lives, but just masculine male roles is feeding into that positive sense of masculinity that, in turn, then allows us to father in better ways,” says Creswick.

For Sam, he has created the role model he wanted, taking those aspects of his own father, peers and priestly role models that inspired him, and moulding them in a way that works for him.

“My focus as a father is to model myself on those good aspects, really honestly see the flaws in those role

models, and try and improve as best as I can on that,” says Sam.

The production is for everyone, not just for fathers, says Creswick. He believes different aspects of the production will appeal to different people.

“It’s for anyone with an interest in human connection, it’s for anyone with an interest in masculinity and it’s for anyone with an interest in the way that art can explore these concepts.”

See In His Words: Voices of Fatherhood at The Street, City West, 23-25 June; thestreet.org.au

- Jessica Cordwell

SNOW CONCERT HALL

INTERNATIONAL SERIES 2023

Piers Lane

Legendary UK-Based Australian pianist Piers Lane spoils Canberra audiences with a stunning programme of treasures by piano composer giants Rachmaninoff and Chopin.

Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Now showing

The Boogeyman (MA15+)

Workaholic psychologist Will Harper (Chris Messina) treats a client for her various fears while he and his two daughters Sadie (Sophie Thatcher) and Sawyer (Vivien Lyra) suffer from their own grief from the recent loss of their matriarch. Soon, Will is visited by a man who explains that a ghostly entity is responsible for the death of his own family.

Based on a short story from Stephen King, the movie is a generic retread of similar ilk. Like Ring (1998) and The Grudge (2002), the demonic entity is parasitic, passing from host to host, feeding on those left vulnerable due to loss, grief and fear. Smile (2022) was even more similar, having the movie’s conceit explained to a psychiatrist by a would-be victim of its creepie. Whereas A24’s It Follows (2014) managed to get away with such

similarities due to its inventiveness in readapting and reengineering the concept for a contemporary audience with a signature style of its own, The Boogeyman forgoes a specific modus operandi for its nasty, and does not even attempt to create a unique title for its movie.

The production value, however, is strong. The sombre, dimly-lit, earth-hued house enhances the eerie and encroaching ambiance. The cast is solid as well, keeping the genuine and dour tone consistent throughout without having any outstanding characteristics to identify them above their horror movie kin. Verdict: A generic short chiller stretched to feature length, which would have been better served as part of a horror anthology. 2.5 stars.

Luke McWilliams, themovieclub.net Viewed at Dendy cinemas.

There is no greater jazz band on the planet than the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Led by the extraordinary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, experience the best jazz music ever written by the greatest composers and performers of the genre.

Daniel Röhn & Simon Tedeschi

German violin virtuoso and third generation of Europe’s most distinguished violin dynasty, Daniel Röhn, plays a concert of golden era gems with Australia’s famed and most celebrated next generation pianist, Simon Tedeschi.

Sam Burns with daughter. Photo: Creswick.

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Book talk

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three new novels about crime, new beginnings and dangerous guests. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

The Guest Room by Tasha

Sylva Welbeck, $32.99

After the mysterious, violent death of her beloved sister in a London park, Tess is grief stricken and lonely. She moves into her sister’s home to retain a contact with the police investigation, but has to take in boarders in order to pay the bills. To pass the time, she goes through her guests’ possessions, imagining the stories they hold. One day she finds a diary and becomes caught up in a guest’s dangerous obsession. After a slow start, Sylva steadily ratches up the suspense in this creepy tale, which culminates in a taut and surprising climax.

Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey Penguin, $32.99

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BOHO LUXE MARKET + PSYCHIC AND WELLBEING

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Shop handmade, join a creative workshop and enjoy free sound healings all weekend.

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• Psychic Stage Shows

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• Soulnar Healers

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• Henna Art

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), found in the Budawang Pavilion. Sat 24th June 10-5pm Sun 25th June 10-4pm

Tickets are $5 +booking fee www.boholuxemarket.com

Margaret Hickey is becoming a seasoned veteran of the outback crime scene with two good books already to her credit. Now joining the earlier entries in her DS Mark Ariti series is Broken Bay. Ariti is having a break from his one-man police station in the harsh interior of South Australia, and taking a few days forced holiday in the decaying coastal town of Broken Bay. The break is disrupted, however, when the town becomes the scene of a terrible tragedy, and Ariti is dragged into a murder investigation. A good, well-constructed and engaging mystery with vivid characters and a nice sense of place.

Untethered by Ayesha Inoon HQ, $32.99

Untethered by Canberra author Ayesha Inoon is an evocative and moving debut that draws on the author’s own experiences. Zia is coerced into an arranged marriage in her country of Sri Lanka, but when the rising violence there spurs her husband to emigrate to Australia, she finds herself isolated from her family and trapped in an increasingly unstable marriage. With courage, she sets off to carve a new life in the midst of uncertainty and surprising opportunity. Untethered is a nicely written novel that skilfully weaves together themes of family, tradition, identity, racism, and new beginnings. A revealing and insightful read.

Canberra Weekly competition winners

The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are:

Renovatio Bioscience: V Frewin, O’Connor; N Such, Griffith; J Cotter, Taylor.

Spanish Film Festival: G Norton, Deakin; B Saafield, Fadden; D Kirwan, Curtin; G Kleist, Coombs; R Burston, Kambah.

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What Will You Make Today?

THE VEGAN MARKET

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by Canberra creatives, Maura Pierlot (author) and Triandhika Anjani (illustrator), Storytorch Press, is launching in the Gardens of LESS outside Kidzplore. Enjoy an author reading, prizes, competition, book signing and Play Dairy Road. Plus, the Canberra Forage Winter Solstice will be on!

Gardens of LESS, Dairy Road, Saturday 24 June 1pm; eventbrite.com.au

After many requests, Boho Luxe Market has introduced a Vegan Market to run alongside The Boho Luxe Markets over the weekend to cater for all the vegan market goers in Canberra – from diverse brands o ering vegan cacao, psychic readings, cool vegan DJs, and irresistible ice cream.

Exhibition Park, 24-25 June; boholuxemarket.com

BOHO BRIDE + PSYCHIC AND WELLBEING FESTIVAL

Bringing the Byron vibe to Canberra for a magical weekend of sound healings, aura photos, psychic readers, henna art and shopping the coolest handmade, Australian made and ethically sourced products at Budawang Pavilion, EPIC. Come and chill out at these magical markets.

Exhibition Park, 24-25 June; boholuxemarket.com

JUN JUL

A solo exhibition by Catherine Forsayeth, who through her paintings, explores the darkness, drama and magical possibilities of the Brothers Grimm and other well-known fairy tales. All are welcome to the opening on Saturday 17 June 2pm and Artist Talk on Sunday 18 June 1pm.

Humble House Gallery, Fyshwick, 17 June-16 July; humblehouse.com.au

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Get the best in cruelty-free at The Vegan Market at Exhibition Park, 24-25 June.

Bringing Byron to Canberra, the Boho Bride + Psychic Wellbeing Festival is at EPIC, 24-25 June. See a magical tale in Tell Me a Story by Catherine Forsayeth at Humble House Gallery, 17 June-16 July.

What Will You Make Today? by Maura Pierlot and Triandhika Anjani launches at the Gardens of LESS, 24 June.

Dressing like a Vivienne Westwood model has been a hot internet trend as of late, and what better season than winter to pay homage to the radical designer who revolutionised plaid, punk, and British fashion?

WITH FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

Channelling Vivienne Westwood

1 Ziggy tote, $550, Mimco; 2 Cotton French placket shirt, $190, brooksbrothers.com.au; 3 Rampling jacket with belt, $580, theflatironlabel. com.au; 4 Sailor hemp hat, $55, South Pacific Hemp; 5 Vivienne Westwood 03, Two for $349, Specsavers; 6 Bresley Shelby boot, $229, Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique; 7 Rampling pant, $460, theflatironlabel. com.au; 8 ELK Mini Perle earring, $39, National Museum of Australia

Helena Bonham Carter arriving at Dame Vivienne Westwood’s Memorial Service in London on 16 February.

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Kitchen update: DIY paint makeover tips by Annie Sloan

If you’re just after a kitchen refresh rather than a full-scale renovation, we have the DIY tips you need. Paint expert Annie Sloan shows us the fastest way to update kitchen cupboards, by simply using Chalk Paint and Chalk Paint Wax.

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1. First, remove the doors and any hardware. Give them a wash with soapy water. Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint. Here Annie is using French Linen.

4. Once the chalk paint is totally dry, use a fine sanding pad to gently sand over the surface of your cabinet door to smooth out any imperfections. The washable pads are flexible, which enables you to get into all the detailed areas.

2. When applying your chalk paint, use a large flat brush using bold, confident strokes. Feather out the paint in all directions to get rid of any visible brush strokes.

5. Wax the door using clear chalk paint wax and a small chalk paint wax brush, making sure it really goes into the paint. Remove excess with a lint-free cloth. Leave the wax to harden before applying another coat, allowing at least a day, if possible.

6. Wax the doors two or three times to make sure your finish is really strong and so that it seals your cabinets. Finally, for a polished finish, you can buff the wax with a cotton cloth. It shouldn’t take too much effort to get a beautiful sheen.

3. When you’ve covered the whole surface of your cabinet, leave it to dry. Paint a second coat of chalk paint using light strokes to ensure the surface is smooth and even.

ANNIE’S TOP TIP: “I recommend starting with the recesses and details of your cabinets first before you paint the flat areas. Really work the tip of your brush into the crevasses. Remember to hold your brush as shown to get maximum purchase and to remain in control.”

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Laundry, sorted

The laundry may be one of the smallest rooms in our homes, but it’s also one of the hardest working. As the colder season sets in, the laundry begins to work overtime. Founder of The Organising Platform, Chelsea Smith, shares her top tips for sorting out your laundry space.

Sort as you go

Having separate hampers, or double-sided hampers, for your whites and colours can help streamline the washing process. Rather than having to set aside time to sort through one big laundry pile on washing day, creating separate piles throughout the week can lessen the temptation to chuck it all in the machine in one go.

“This prevent colours from bleeding onto lighter fabrics and ensures that each load is washed correctly, saving you time and money in the long run,” says Chelsea.

Use multifunctional tools

“Baskets are essential tools for keeping your laundry

organised and functional. Choose laundry baskets with handles for easy transport from the bedroom or bathroom to the laundry room,” says Chelsea.

“I also recommend using collapsible baskets if you’re short on storage space. They can be easily collapsed and stored away when not in use, freeing up valuable storage space in your laundry room.

“And if you’re not sure, always opt for a basket or hamper with a lid; it helps keep dirty laundry out of sight and prevents odours from spreading throughout the room.”

Cut the clutter

Washing can feel like a never-ending cycle, but having a decluttered and functional laundry space can

make the task more manageable. “I have five key solutions I habitually use to ensure my space remains decluttered,” says Chelsea.

1. Keep frequently used items, such as detergent and stain removers, within easy reach.

2. Aim to keep your laundry bench top clear of clutter to maximise your workspace.

3. Label containers and baskets so you can quickly identify what’s inside and prevent confusion. This is especially useful if you have multiple people using the laundry.

4. Make the most of the vertical space available in your laundry. Use hooks and open shelves to store items such as ironing boards, drying racks, and laundry bags off the floor and out of the way. This can help free up valuable floor space.

5. Regularly decluttering your laundry can help prevent clutter from building up over time. This can include going through your laundry supplies and getting rid of any products you no longer require, as well as regularly clearing out any items that belong elsewhere.

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WIN! Piers Lane concert tickets

Piers Lane AO is a London-based Australian pianist with a worldwide reputation as an engaging, searching and highly versatile performer, at home equally in solo, chamber and concerto repertoire. Five times soloist at the BBC Proms, Piers Lane’s wide-ranging concerto repertoire exceeds 100 works and has led to engagements with many of the world’s great orchestras.

Piers is set to perform on Thursday 29 June 7pm at the Snow Concert Hall, Canberra as part of the International Series, and will enthral audiences with a stunning program of treasures by piano composer giants Rachmaninov and Chopin.

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CW has 2 x double passes to Piers Lane’s 29 June concert to be won.

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To enter, visit canberraweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find the competition you wish to enter and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Friday 23 June 2023 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person per giveaway. Entrants must be aged 18+.

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