06 July 2023

From the editor

A wise man once said, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing” (Alfred Wainwright). I get what Alfred’s saying, but sometimes the gloomiest winter weather makes me just want to stay curled up indoors with a good book or some bingeworthy TV and hot tea on tap. How about you?

Fortunately, gloomy winter days in Canberra are rare. However, those times one simply must venture outdoors or actively seeks to be in the chill-derness, dressing appropriately makes all the di erence. In fact, one of the things this Queenslander-by-origin most enjoys about winter in our cold climate is the requirement to dress in layers, like an onion. I love to pull on my woollen socks, polish my boots and zhuzh up an outfit with snappy coat, colourful scarf, gloves and headwear. The combo is sure to be unique!

Still, I’m dreaming of escapes to warmer climes – visiting family in BrisVegas in August, and contemplating Fiji Airways’ new direct route between Canberra and Nadi starting on 21 July, making Fiji just a four-hour flight away. That’s a game changer!

Reasons to be grateful this past week include the lovely volunteers and customers at Book Lovers Lane, Pony at Courtyard Theatre, Dedicated to the Dedicated at the National Archives, Canberra Symphony’s St John Passion, the Canberra Business Chamber ACT Budget lunch, and resting on a lazy Sunday. Take care,

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The National Zoo and Aquarium’s resident otters are among the party animals celebrating the Zoo’s 25th birthday this month. Photo: Kerrie Brewer. See cover story, page 4.

Party animals celebrate 25 years of the National Zoo and Aquarium

While many places wind down during the winter months, the party is just getting started in creature headquarters as party animals celebrate the National Zoo and Aquarium’s 25th birthday. Throughout July, locals are invited to join the party through one of the many great experiences and events on offer.

Each day of the month, a different species will be receiving a gift. What they receive varies to cater for the animals’ tastes and interests. For example, otters (like those pictured) receive gifts such as pinatas that stimulate their foraging instincts.

“Animals like our cheetah might get what we call a ‘bloodsicle’ – cakes made specifically out of their very favourite treats. Others, like our primates, might get little boxes or bags that they might be able to climb into, and forage and look for their favourite foods as well, so there’s definitely something for everybody,” says manager, Jemma Walsh.

Zoo visitors are invited to learn more about the animals and the ways humans can help ensure their survival through conservation days.

The Zoo offers two new fun tours that ignite curiosity and learning. The History Tour takes participants on a behind-the-scenes journey to discover the history of the Zoo

and how it has evolved into the world-class facility it is today, while the Enrichment Tour demonstrates how zookeepers ensure animals are healthy and happy in their spaces.

“You might be able to provide enrichment to animals, which is kind of cool. So, make something and see how an animal responds to it; you can take that home to your own backyard and learn how to give enrichment to your pets,” says Ms Walsh.

Feel like an adventure? Two trails have been launched to coincide with the birthday celebrations. The Kids Discovery Trail teaches children about the creatures they are viewing through fun and engaging playground activities located near enclosures. The ZooArt Trail invites visitors to find incredible art throughout the Zoo, with more animals than those in their enclosures to be spotted. Some of the top chainsaw carvers in the world have created 1.3 tonnes of animal sculptures placed around the grounds. There are also bronze sculptures, animal mosaics and professional photographs – can you spot them all?

Throughout July, enjoy the winter magic with snow machines and marshmallow roasting, hayride tours, and children’s activities.

Zoo visitors will go in the running to win

amazing door prizes such as an overnight stay at Jamala Wildlife Lodge, the chance to get up close to the residents with an encounter, memberships, and gift shop merchandise.

Originally opened in 1990 as the National Aquarium, the facility was then sold, and native animals were added. In 1998, the venue was again up for sale and in need of some TLC, at which point the Tindale family purchased it with big dreams, inspired by contributing to the conservation of big cats. Through years of hard work, dedication and innovation, the Tindale family and their team have transformed the Zoo into an award-winning national and international tourist destination.

Now one of the leading zoological facilities in the country, the Zoo proudly houses over 70 species of animals from across the globe in open and spacious enclosures. The Aquarium has been upgraded to an aquatic paradise with freshwater and ocean tanks and downstairs reptile walkthrough.

For the past quarter century, conservation has remained at the heart of the Zoo’s philosophy through their involvement in breeding programs and generous donations.

Some animals born here in Canberra go on to various other zoos and wildlife facilities to help restabilise species populations. Through the encounters and overnight stays at Jamala Wildlife Lodge, the National Zoo and Aquarium has been able to donate more than $1 million to conservation and charities in the past three years.

“Every year we raise money and awareness for lots of different organisations, from things like the RSPCA locally all the way through to big international groups –Free the Bears, or Cheetah Outreach, that sort of thing,” Ms Walsh says.

She says that just by visiting the animals or staying in the lodge, guests can help to inspire the next generation of conservationists to continue this important work.

Both the National Zoo and Aquarium and Jamala have been recognised as major assets here in Canberra. At this year’s Australian Tourism Awards, the overall venue took home the silver medal, while Jamala won Best Unique Accommodation in Australia.

Celebrate 25 years of the National Zoo and Aquarium this July. For experiences and events, visit nationalzoo.com.au

- Jessica Cordwell

Canberra’s award-winning National Zoo and Aquarium celebrates 25 years this month.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

Don’t let flu in

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Getting vaccinated helps protect you and your loved ones from severe illness over the winter months.

The flu vaccine is government-funded* for:

▶ children aged 6 months to under 5 years

▶ all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 6 months and older

▶ anyone pregnant

▶ people 65 years of age and older

▶ people aged 6 months and older with some medical conditions.

Help fight the spread of illness this winter, if you’re sick stay home and take a COVID test –even if it’s negative stay home until you’re feeling better.

You can get flu and COVID vaccinations at the same time. Wash your hands regularly and wear a face mask when you can’t distance from others.

For more information talk to your healthcare professional and visit health.act.gov.au/flu

WITH BILL STEFANIAK AM RFD FORMER ACT OPPOSITION LEADER

ACT government not accountable for any stuff-ups

First, consider this. The ACT Greens/Labor government has introduced legislation to increase the age of criminal responsibility to 14, and is also considering allowing children as young as 14 to be euthanised. How can a child of 13 years, one day shy of their 14th birthday, be held to not know right from wrong, and thus not be able to be prosecuted; but if one day older, can consent to be killed by euthanasia?

As well, the Greens also want to lower the voting age to 16. How can a young person, only two years and one day after being deemed too young to know the difference between right and wrong, be suddenly, at 16, mature enough to vote – the most valued right we have as adult citizens? If the voting age is lowered to 16, then that would logically mean the age a person can be imprisoned in an adult jail would drop to 16, as would the age one could get a car licence, or join the ADF and go to war. Young people have not fully developed physically at 16, nor have their brains fully developed. This is clearly a pathetic attempt by the Greens to get extra votes from

gullible 16-year-olds.

Recently, the ACT government abandoned an uncompleted project to introduce a new human resources computer program after spending nearly $76 million on it. A review found the project was deficient from the start, an outcome minister Chis Steel said was “disappointing”. Now an upgrade of the existing system, which the government says was discounted as an option too early, will cost at least another $17 million. Even The Canberra Times was concerned enough to suggest the minister should resign. This, of course, will not happen. Why should it?

The government is as rock solid as a government can get, and believes, sadly, quite rightly in my view, that it can do whatever it likes and still be re-elected. This unfortunate situation reminded me of the good old days in the 1990s when the Assembly consisted of true cross-benchers who held the balance of power.

Sport and Racing Minister Wayne Berry (Yvette Berry’s dad) had a no confidence motion upheld

against him for misleading the Assembly in relation to a relatively minor racing matter, and former Chief Minister Kate Carnell lost her job over a transfer of money issue concerning Bruce Stadium. Both transgressions pale into insignificance compared to this current fiasco, and any sums of money involved were minor by comparison.

If the community cares at all for good governance, they need to change the government (which, in my view, is unlikely). The Liberal Party under Elizabeth Lee deserves a go, but as they will never form a majority government, good independents need to be elected. So far, only one has put his hand up: the Belco Party’s candidate for Yerrabi, ex-AFP Detective Senior Sergeant Jason Taylor. Hopefully, some more good candidates will step forward soon, and even the complacent ACT electorate will start to realise that it’s time for a change. Otherwise, the current lot will continue to do as they wish.

Editor’s note: Bill Stefaniak founded the Belco Party in 2020.

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How recycling bottles can help feed Canberra’s hungry

We all know placing an empty drink bottle or can in the recycling is the right thing to do. But what if there was a way to also help feed those in need just by correctly disposing of your rubbish? A new initiative from OzHarvest Canberra and Return It sees every dollar raised through recycled containers go towards putting two meals on the table for locals in need.

Hitting their limits of what they could do here in Canberra, the local OzHarvest team requires more funding to be able to continue feeding people in the ACT region. The food donation organisation has increased its deliveries and food saved from landfill by 45 per cent in the last financial year, with plans to keep on growing.

“We have rescued a record amount of food in the last 12 months. More than 462,622 kg of free food has been donated to us and we’ve delivered that to 73 charities,” says Belinda Barnier, OzHarvest Canberra City manager.

With organisations and charities receiving

the food completely free of charge, OzHarvest relies on donations to keep their operations going. Ms Barnier says although they are a national organisation, all the money received in the ACT region stays in Canberra and Queanbeyan. However, with increasing community demand, there are an additional 19 local charities on their register they don’t have capacity to service.

“We really are in trouble at the moment, and we can’t keep working the way we are – we’re actually at breaking point,” Ms Barnier says.

In a bid to help the community and the environment, OzHarvest Canberra has teamed up with Return It to launch their winter appeal. Throughout the next three months, they have a goal to raise $2,000 and put another 4,000 meals on tables across the ACT.

Figures from Return It shows that every year the ACT goes through more than 100 million containers that would be eligible for a 10c refund through their scheme. Rough numbers say one

container per person per day is available for refund across the Territory.

“We would like a small percentage of that and that takes some of the pressure off,” says Ms Barnier.

The Winter Appeal will see the 10 cents from each eligible container put through the OzHarvest designated options at Return It and Waves Carwash sites go directly to the charity.

Find out more about OzHarvest at ozharvest.org

Full story online.

- Jessica Cordwell

OzHarvest Canberra, Return It, and Waves Carwash have come together to help feed those in need throughout the ACT region.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

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Jailbreak is the longest running prison radio program in the world (25 years) and it’s transmitting right here in Canberra on 2XX 98.3 FM to prison inmates at the Alexander Maconochie Centre.

Every Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, the half-hour show tells stories about prisoners, presented by prisoners. In one episode, a presenter croons, “I hope your time’s going as fast as it can and remember, whatever happens, your time’s still going”.

Canberra’s correctional facility has had several shows recorded onsite by Jailbreak Health Project coordinator, Kate Pinnock, who is based at Sydney’s Community Restorative Centre.

“I coach the inmates and work with them on their story and get their music and we get them to present it,” Kate says.

“I edit it so it sounds like they are presenting it and it’s directly talking to them. It is the best experience … They’re just ordinary people who stuff up. They’re often the best people you’ll ever meet. They’ve struggled, there are unbelievable stories of trauma.”

Jailbreak is broadcast on community radio stations from Kempsey to Castlemaine and is tailor-made for an audience that is often unseen, unheard, and among the most marginalised in

our community.

At the core of the radio program is the music, stories and poetry – much of it written and performed by the very people who listen in and who share their stories of struggle to inspire fellow prisoners.

“A critical element of Jailbreak is its subtle health message, it’s like a trojan horse,” Kate says. “We promote harm reduction in relation to blood-borne viruses.”

In a bit of a coup, a former Canberra prisoner managed to get American rapper Ice Cubewho incidentally has served time in prison as well - to record some promotions for Jailbreak

Kate says that more training is needed to equip correctional officers with the knowledge of what support prisoners need.

“In Australia, correctional officers get six weeks’ education to become a correctional officer but in Norway they get a threeyear degree in order to become a correctional officer. You need those skills to understand the people and provide the services that they need.”

The radio crackles: “Jailbreak ’s coming straight to your cell. You’re gonna be locked up and rockin’ for the next half hour. Woohoo, I’m glad to be doing time with you”.

- Georgia Curry

Jailbreak radio program is broadcast to ACT prisoners on Canberra Community Radio Station 2XX 98.3 FM.

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Plumbing expertise meets seamless bathroom transformations with Simon and Sally

You may have already seen their dreamy bathroom renovations on Instagram (@actionplumber), but did you know that the story behind local family business, Action Plumbing, dates back 40 years?

Simon Read grew up on renovations and construction sites, helping his father Mark Read, who founded Action Plumbing back in 1983.

Mark’s partner in the business was also his partner in life, Maureen, and eight years ago Simon and his wife Sally took over the reins of the business.

Their high standards for a job well done is why Action Plumbing maintains clients of over 30 years.

As Canberra developed from a big country town to a bustling city, opportunities came and went for Action Plumbing to become a larger corporation. However, Simon and Mark agreed

that time spent with their family was too precious to sacrifice, as was their long history of top quality over quantity.

In recent years, Simon’s brother Dan has also come aboard as a senior apprentice. As the eldest brother in the Read family, Dan was also raised on construction sites, working alongside his dad and brother as a teenager.

After over 15 years in the audio-visual industry, he has joined the second generation of leadership at Action Plumbing.

Today, you will find Mark attending to his long-term clients and spending any spare time outdoors playing with his grandchildren.

A fully licensed plumber, roofer and gasfitter, Simon’s keen eye for detail has made him a trusted name in Canberra.

Just like his father, he doesn’t do “band-aid fixes” and ensures that no detail goes unnoticed

or unaddressed.

“It’s about creating relationships with customers, so as things break down and require a fix over the years, we are the first ones they call,” says Sally.

Sally steers the Action Plumbing ship by attending to the business and strategic direction, allowing Simon and the team to work his magic for their clients.

The pair shares a love of gorgeous bathroom renovations, so much so that bathroom renovations have grown into a standalone service.

From concept design to selecting the finishing touches, Simon and Sally provide knowledgeable and functional expertise throughout the whole renovation.

“We’re showing apprentices the more glamorous side of plumbing,” smiles Sally.

With three kids themselves, the couple understand the importance of designing your home to be both functional and beautiful.

Simon and Sally with their team at Action Plumbing, which has been servicing Canberra for 40 years.

One of the most common reviews left by clients is that, while the jobs can get messy, their homes are always left sparkling clean.

“The boots come o at the door,” says Sally. Clients often underestimate the full range of services that licensed plumbers can provide.

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• Bathroom renovations: “We have delivered countless renovations for our happy clients, as well as in our own homes. We help our clients to achieve beautiful results whether they’re after a luxury state-of-the-art

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• Sustainable energy-e cient water solutions: “Gone are the days that a generic electric hot water service was your only option. Solar, heat pump, and instantaneous gas are all great options to save energy and lower your impact on the planet.” Action Plumbing can also help with hydronic heating, another energy e cient option. “Our Canberra climate is the perfect condition for running this type of soft radiant heat to keep

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• Plumbing maintenance: “The last thing anyone needs is a blocked toilet at family Christmas, but unfortunately plumbing issues are a fact of life. We are experts in solving plumbing issues for our clients and helping them avoid issues in the first place.”

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Action Plumbing operates a standalone business specialising in bathroom renovations, from concept design through to the finishing touches.

Simon and Sally continue to build on Action Plumbing’s 40-year reputation for quality and reliability established by Simon’s parents, Mark and Maureen Read.

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Canberra pianist, scientist, and philanthropist a rare breed

You’ve probably heard of science in the pub but how about birds and blues, a monthly piano session with local musician and CSIRO scientist of 18 years, Dr Leo Joseph.

To clarify, this is not science show, but rather a casual, free gig at Smith’s Alternative performed by a man who simply loves birds and music.

If you wander in during a lunchtime, Leo takes you on an American blues journey through his well-worn piano songbook and at the end, holds out a jar to collect donations for the rare goldenshouldered parrot.

Over the course of two hours, his appreciative audience unwittingly gets a lesson in blues history and ornithology.

“Your average attendee at one of my blues piano gigs probably is not a

member of Birdlife Australia or not someone who gets newsletters about the golden-shouldered parrot,” Leo says. “People get into it, it seems. I hope, or I wonder, if people go home and look up these birds.”

Leo’s love of music came first, birds a close second. He jokes that he became interested in birds at age 12 and he “regrets the lost years”.

His motivation to play free gigs at Smiths came from his desire to play solo (Leo usually plays with his band, Key Grip).

“I get a taste of what it’s like to play solo, without the safety net of the band,” he says. “I do make mistakes and forget things but I have a friendly audience. Then I decided to do a bit more for the birds and I thought, I don’t want to take money for this, so I suggested that people donate.”

Since 2020-21, Leo’s raised a few hundred dollars for the critically endangered night parrot and, more recently, he’s taking donations for the Artemis Nature Fund (which protects the golden-shouldered parrot) and so far has raised $1000.

“Artemis Nature Fund gets more random donations from Canberra than from anywhere else,” Leo says. “You can put that down to the welleducated concerns of the populus of Canberra or you can put it down to Leo’s humble little blues piano gig, spreading the word.”

Leo’s passion for blues and birds never stops. He says most scientists are “always looking at birds or plants or insects, not just Monday to Friday, nine to five”.

“My brain is always tuned to bird calls. It’s not about my work, it’s about the birds, it’s about the music.”

Leo Joseph plays at Smiths Alternative on the third Saturday of every month from 12.30pm.

- Georgia Curry

Musician (and CSIRO scientist) Leo Joseph plays free piano gigs to raise funds for rare birds.

Photo Murray Foote

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TO THE EDITOR

Smoke and mirrors

Yet again the Chief Minister and ActewAGL are conning ACT consumers over the price of electricity. Barr is bragging the electricity price in the ACT is only increasing by four per cent and that his government is delivering cheaper electricity and that the ACT increase is a lot less that other jurisdictions. However, in a recent letter I received from ActewAGL, I was notified that the discount I am currently receiving of 32 per cent on the ‘Power Up Plan’ will reduce to just 16 per cent. So, my electricity costs will actually increase by 20 per cent, which is on par with other states. Mandrake Barr and ActewAGL have deceived us yet again with their ‘smoke and mirrors act’.

- Bill Meani, Lyneham ACT

Light rail costings

I find it hard to conceive that a wellinformed transport minister would claim (‘ACT Legislative Assembly 27-29 June‘, CW 30 June) that releasing light rail costing details before contracts were signed might negatively impact value for money in procurement.

The Audit Office’s September 2021 Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A: Economic Analysis published the ACT government’s estimates of the capital, operating and development costs of stage 2A of light rail, and of stage 2 as a whole. The costs did not include the additional costs for wire-free operation. Those costs include converting the existing fleet to dual energy operation (overhead power on stage 1 plus wire free on stage 2), the additional cost of new dual energy vehicles for stage 2, the extra vehicles that will be required because wirefree operation will increase travel times, and the costs of replacing the storage batteries on light rail vehicles every 10 to 15 years.

The cost of stage 2 was estimated at $1,173 million and its net benefits (including $466 million of questionable “wider economic

benefits”) were estimated at $44 million.

The ACT government’s 2012 submission to Infrastructure Australia estimated that bus rapid transit would offer net benefits of $243 million.

- Leon Arundell, Downer

A place to call home

I would like to thank Bill Stefaniak for his insightful op-ed on AUKUS and Israel. We should never lose sight of the fact that Israel has been in that land for thousands of years. Abraham bought a burial plot there some 3,500 years ago. Joseph buried his wife Rachel near Bethlehem and her tomb can still be seen there today. David established Jerusalem and built a palace there and his son Solomon built a magnificent temple there, too. Hezekiah built a tunnel and an aqueduct, and one can go on and on. The “Wandering Jew” has been displaced over the centuries, and expelled from various lands like Spain and Britain, and after the horrendous Holocaust, they found their way back home. This tiny piece of real estate, the size of Wales, is the only place the Jews can truly call home.

The inhospitable land they found after WWII has been reclaimed and turned into a garden of trees, flowers and fresh produce. In fact, Israel is the only country on earth in the 20th century to have a net gain of trees instead of a net loss. We would do well to embrace truth and do what is right.

- Ruth Naude, Charnwood

Modern slavery in cobalt mines

I refer to the letter ‘Stefaniak wrong about renewables’ (CW 22 June). The author, Douglas MacKenzie, seems cavalier about the use of child labour in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. If he were to read a book titled Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara, he might change his attitude.

Amongst other things, Kara

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Uncover the worlds of innovation and design UNCHARTED TERRITORY in

anberrans are invited on an adventure of an innovative kind in the new Uncharted Territory festival. For 10 days, from Friday 7 to Sunday 16 July, the jam-packed program showcases the ACT’s best and brightest as artists, entrepreneurs and researchers push the bounds of what we think is possible.

Canberra is known for being an educated city with big thinkers, innovators and a strong connection to art and design, and Uncharted Territory brings our strengths together in one powerful program. From the curious to those dedicated to the fields of design, innovation and technology, the extensive program features 60 events, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

Events vary from in-depth discussions and lessons to hands-on experiences and creating pieces of art – there is something for absolutely everyone in this new festival. From short snippets

reports that tens of thousands of children as young as five are employed in these mines. This is captured by the definition of modern slavery which Australia is obligated to fight by having signed an international convention. In other words, no matter how small the amounts of cobalt used in renewables-related items, if it comes from mines using child labour it should be rejected. Sexual violence against girls and women is also prevalent in these mines.

Kara also points out that cobalt is toxic to touch, and these children wear no protective clothing/ equipment. In fact, they are desperately poor, are clothed in rags and work in terrible conditions.

He also talks about the environmental degradation and air and water pollution which are occurring as a result of cobalt mining. This affects those who don’t even work in the mines.

- Chris Rule, Conder

Problems with nuclear power

Further to the very good letter from Alma Quick (CW 29 June), there are a number of problems with Peter Dutton’s statement that nuclear power must “be in the (energy) mix” if Australia is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Nuclear waste storage may not be a serious problem: Australia has vast areas of geologically and tectonically stable ancient continental crust, parts of which are host to numerous mine shafts

to multiple days, you’re invited to choose your own experience.

Take a deep dive into the world of innovation and technology with one of the symposiums on offer. The ACT Play Symposium hosts a program of workshops, panels and presentations featuring some of the biggest players in urban design, artists and community leaders, while exploring how play can enhance places and communities.

Deepen your understanding of the cybersecurity industry in the Protecting our Future symposium. In an accessible and inviting way, this event aims to break down the barrier of fear surrounding emerging technologies and show how we all interact with them on a daily basis. The full-day event also showcases possible career paths for people who may want to be involved in this cutting-edge field.

Other events showcase women at the forefront of the cyber landscape, break down NFTs, and explore future energies in a family-friendly science show. Art

and tunnels. At least some of these spaces will probably prove suitable for waste storage.

On average, it takes 10-12 years to build and commission a typical reactor; and the cost is about $12-15 billion. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia has the world’s third-largest resources, and is the thirdlargest exporter of uranium at 10 per cent.

There is a handful of scientists at the Lucas Heights medical isotope production facility. It would therefore be necessary to train many technicians and scientists to operate any new nuclear power stations. I cannot see all this happening in time to meet the net zero by 2050 target, especially given the rate of advances in solar and wind energy and its storage.

- Douglas Mackenzie PhD (geologist), Deakin

Democracy, and roos, dying

I am deeply concerned about the oppression of democratic processes within ACT Labor and wish to reveal these concerns to Canberrans.

I am a member of the Gungahlin sub-branch of ACT Labor, which passed a motion calling for an independent review into the kangaroo cull in early 2022. The motion was presented at the ACT Annual Conference where it was supported by an overwhelming majority of delegates (over 260 attendees) and became a resolution (Resolution 0124G).

and technology come together in dance performances, tabletop games and jewellery making. Bringing together these ideas, Uncharted Territory provides a new kind of festival experience and blurs the lines between the industries.

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Myself and other party members have been seeking an update on the progress of the resolution from the ACT Labor leadership since January this year. This has included referring the matter to the Labor Caucus as well as the ACT Labor Secretary. We have been told since January that an update will be provided; however, we are continually being ignored and stonewalled by our own party.

The ACT Labor leadership is wilfully ignoring the concerns of its own members. It appears to be hell bent on killing kangaroos.

Not only are the kangaroos dying, democracy in Canberra is dying also.

- Rebecca Marks, Palmerston

Animal welfare code ignored

I am part of a team of volunteers who watch and listen outside the Canberra reserves throughout the government’s annual kangaroo slaughter. Our job is to count how many shots are fired and note whether our counts tally with the number of kills the shooters report to the government and to record any shooter activity that breaches the law.

The ACT’s legislated Animal Welfare Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies (non-commercial), 2014 states that shooting must not occur in adverse conditions. A government spokesperson is on the record (continued next page)

Lucie in the Sky, merging the beauty of dance with the cuttingedge technology of drones, is part of the Uncharted Territory program. Credit: Photography by David Kelly

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On the night of Monday 26 June, I was on watch at Red Hill Nature Reserve. It was very windy, with BOM reporting gusts between 26 to 30 kilometres per hour. When I heard a gunshot, I approached a ranger’s ute parked nearby and knocked on the window. A ranger opened the door, and I told her that, according to the Code, the shooters should not be shooting because it was too windy. She said she wasn’t aware of any code.

This is a damning indictment of the ACT government’s alleged concern for animal welfare during this publicly funded mass slaughter that has now claimed the lives of well over 40,000 healthy kangaroos – that Canberra’s own rangers don’t even know what laws they are supposed to be out there enforcing.

- Robyn Soxsmith, Kambah

Greens condone roo cull

The ACT Greens state on their website that ‘animals are sentient beings with intrinsic moral status, deserving to be free from direct and indirect harm caused by humans’ and that ‘animals are not provided with the moral consideration they deserve’, yet the party has no issue with spending millions of taxpayer dollars on contracting shooters to slaughter thousands of kangaroos every year in the territory. Where does bludgeoning joeys to death fit in to their claim that animals deserve respect? Where does waging war and terror on sentient beings fit into any of the claims on their website? The government needs to be held accountable for the pain and suffering inflicted upon sentient beings who deserve respect and to be provided with the

moral consideration they deserve.

- Whitney Richardson, Palmerston

Stop the slaughter

The ACT Greens should indeed be worried about next year’s election. Their unwavering and ongoing support for the annual kangaroo slaughter will be reflected at the ballot box. “Killing kangaroos with joeys in their pouches or young standing nearby is morally indefensible and completely reprehensible.” Thank you, Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi.

Unethical, cruel, destructive kangaroo slaughter must end. It’s already impacting our future generation. Out of the mouths of babes. A call from our future leaders at an entrance to Red Hill nature reserve: ‘’Don’t dare to come, hunters beware. Kangaroos deserve to live. So why are you shooting them, hunters? Don’t choose to kill the roos. How could you shoot something so cute? Don’t kill the kangaroos! Hunters not welcome here.”

Seriously, what are we doing? It’s insane. Traumatised youth of today.

- Alex Kucharska, Griffith

Development cull

I’ve noticed the ACT government claims the recent kangaroo cull (which has seen the killing of 40,000 kangaroos in 15 years) is for ‘conservation’ of the Earless Grassland Dragon. If this is the case, why is the government clearing areas of kangaroos and then covering those same areas in housing developments?

I’ve also heard the government is currently clearing Red Hill of kangaroos whilst advertising a major new retirement village in the area.

If what I heard is true, then it looks more like a ‘development cull’.

- Karl Herzog,

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GIVIT donation of the week: Beanies

GIVIT is calling for donations of warm hats and beanies for teens and adults experiencing homelessness to stay warm this winter. They are currently being assisted by an organisation in Canberra that supports vulnerable people who are experiencing homelessness across the Capital Region. This organisation is in urgent need of warm clothes for the people they support, donations would be greatly appreciated. High quality used beanies can be donated, or the purchase of new items can be funded with 100% of donated funds used to purchase warm hats and beanies. To donate, visit givit.org.au/ whats-needed; Search Category: keyword ‘beanies’; Location: ACT.

YWCA Canberra She Leads Conference

Canberra’s premier event for women’s leadership, YWCA’s She Leads conference is on Friday 4 August at the National Convention Centre Canberra. The 2023 She Leads Conference theme is ‘DisRUPT: Celebrating the disruptors, the challengers, the leaders’. Join journalist and comedian Chris Ryan who will emcee, along with keynote speakers, Angela Fredericks, the co-founder of the Home to Bilo campaign; Distinguished Professor Fang Chen, an internationally recognised leader in AI and data science; Professor Renée Leon, Vice-Chancellor and President at Charles Sturt University and formally the Secretary of two Commonwealth departments; and Latoya Aroha Rule, activist and writer who created the #JusticeforFella campaign following their brother’s death in custody. There will also be panel sessions and seminars. Bookings and more information: ywca-canberra.org.au

Warm Trees at the Arboretum

The Friends of the Arboretum have partnered with the South African High Commission for this year’s annual display of colourful scarves at the Arboretum, on throughout July. Hundreds of volunteers have been knitting and crocheting scarves in the colours of the South African flag. The entrance to the Village Centre will feature national symbols of South Africa including its flowers, trees, and birds. Rug up in your winter woollies and experience the Arboretum’s forests in their winter splendour during July’s Warm Trees!

Probus Club

Greenway: Our next meeting is on 11 July 10.30am-12.30pm at Vikings Town Centre Club, Tuggeranong, followed by optional lunch with members. Guest speaker: Ray Edmondson OAM talking about Australia’s film and sound heritage. This mixed club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. A short formal meeting and morning tea is followed by a guest speaker or other social activities. The club also has an extensive program of lunches, visits and trips. More info: call Alan on 6294 7207 or visit the Club’s website.

ADFAS

ADFAS Canberra this month presents two great events featuring Sandy Burnett, one of the UK’s most versatile music commentators. A lecture titled The Age of Jazz will be held at the National Library on Tuesday 18 July 6pm. Entry: $35 payable at the door, refreshments included. To book, email adfasmembershipcanberra@gmail.com. A double lecture the following day will see Sandy talk about Ludwig van Beethoven, followed by a talk on Johann Sebastian Bach’s music and its timeless appeal. This event will be held on Wednesday 19 July 10am at 25 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla. Cost for two lectures and refreshments: $60 members, $65 non-members. Book at trybooking.com/CDJXF

Friends of Ireland

Friends of Ireland invites you to a lunchtime gathering to hear a talk by Richard Begbie, author of his highly researched Canberra book, Cotter, at Canberra Irish Club on Sunday 16 July 12pm for lunch. Talk will begin at 2pm. To book your table for lunch, call the Club on 6288 5088. RSVP: Janice 0488 472 921 or janiceflaherty@bigpond.com

VIEW Club

Belconnen Day: Our next meeting is on Tuesday 11 July 11.45am at Raiders Club, Holt. Cost $32. We will be celebrating our 52nd birthday and the Canberra Chordsmen will entertain us. RSVP to Chris on 0438 878 120 or email christine.coyler50@gmail.com by 12pm 6 July. Queanbeyan Evening: Our next dinner meeting is on Wednesday 19 July 5.30pm at the Vanilla Pod, Riverside Plaza. Cost: $35 for a two-course dinner, plus raffles. There will be a trading table with a kitchen theme, and quiz time. New ladies are welcome to join us for fun and friendship. RSVP to Sue on nasforbes@bigpond.com or 0448 427 237 by Sunday 16 July.

Yerrabi: Our next meeting is on 20 July 11.30am at Eastlake Club, Gungahlin. Guest speaker: June Weise, VIEW Advisor for Canberra and surrounding areas. Members and guests are welcome to join us afterward for lunch at the bistro. RSVP to Dorothy on 0419 698 091 or dotric65@gmail.com by 17 July.

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It’s a great week to look for contentment and to review life in a balanced way; to indulge in your favourite activities while being mindful that a steady approach to finances, relationships and communications will create abundance and happiness.

LEO JUL 23 – AUG 23

A change of pace, a chat with someone you admire, or simply a visit somewhere lovely will help to infuse your week with a fresh atmosphere and will break lingering stalemates. You will enjoy being spontaneous and may be surprised by certain news.

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23

A friendly, calm approach can work miracles this week. You’ll enjoy socialising and networking this weekend. There will be an opportunity to find a unique solution to a problem, but you must avoid pandering to someone’s fearmongering or intense feelings.

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3 Who released the album 50 Words for Snow in 2011?

4 In which country is the Arctic Cordillera located?

5 What is the name of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister?

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A chance encounter or the opportunity to improve a work or personal relationship will appeal. Should a conundrum arise, you’ll find a diplomatic solution. It’s a good week to take a break or to improve your health and wellbeing.

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22

You’ll appreciate the chance to take a trip or to boost a certain relationship by indulging in mutually enjoyable past-times. Your taste for romance, music, dance and the arts could flourish. Just avoid intense communications at the start of the week.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

You’ll appreciate a trip; being spontaneous and changing your schedule. It’s a great week to invest in your home life and relationships, and to find ways to improve your environment. It’s good week to consider a fresh financial approach.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20

You’ll enjoy a get-together with someone you love, and music, dance, film and the arts will all appeal. Someone close may bring out intense feelings which are best navigated with a long-term outlook regarding your best path moving forward.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

You’ll appreciate the chance to make changes in your usual routine that encapsulate domestic developments. Beware: you may be tempted to overspend. A connection with your past could bring out intense feelings, so take things one step at a time.

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

It’s a lovely week to revitalise your closest relationships by building strong links through favourite activities. Expect a surprise get-together or news towards the weekend. Romance, the arts, music and dance could all blossom, so take the initiative.

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

An unexpected phone call, financial boost or an improvement in your general circumstances will delight you. You’ll appreciate the sense that you’re gaining ground in an important field. Key discussions regarding work or home life will provide direction.

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

You’ll enjoy being with people you admire and love and whose company you enjoy. You may hear unexpectedly from someone, or enjoy a financial or ego boost. A trip, news or personal development will spotlight where your focus must be.

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUN 21

A call, meeting or venture could lead to something interesting, so ensure you have an open mind now to new ideas, work ventures and a fresh daily routine. Take the initiative as you may gain an increased sense of direction in work and finances.

IN THE STARS with PATSY BENNETT

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HANROB PET HOTELS IS THE PET LOVERS’ CHOICE FOR CANBERRA

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STATE-OF-THE-ART VETERINARY HOSPITAL OFFERING ADVANCED VETERINARY CARE

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CVES: A 24/7 LIFELINE FOR PETS

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Dining review: Monster Kitchen and Bar’s 2023 winter menu

WITH TASTE EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

You know that when the bread before the meal is already something special, you’re in for a treat.

Last week, I was invited to sample plant-led restaurant, Monster Kitchen and Bar’s new winter menu, filled with artistic and innovative dishes from the mind of Executive Chef, Matthew Bentley.

The first bite into the soft and flavour-infused sundried tomato bread, generously adorned with cultured butter, marked the exquisite beginning of Monster’s latest o ering in “New world vegetarianism”.

Whilst Monster aims to focus on fresh fruit and veg every year, Chef Bentley explained that the 2023 winter menu features just a single meat alternative dish. Everything else is an exploration of the natural bounty

brought forth by the winter season.

“Comforting and hearty winter produce such as quinces, beetroot, Jerusalem artichokes, and parsnips, bringing vegetables to the forefront,” said Chef Bentley.

Diners can indulge à la carte or opt for one of two set menus, each of which includes an exclusive item.

For the six-course tasting menu, the exclusive dish is a hibachi roasted leek with tofu whip, pistachio and almond emulsion. It is only available between Thursday and Saturday from 6pm ($89pp), with the option for an additional wine pairing ($69pp).

The three-course feasting menu holds in store the za’atar roasted cauliflower with macadamia hummus, Aleppo chilli, raisin emulsion, and pine nut agro dulce, available every night

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from 6pm ($80pp).

My dining partner and I tried the za’atar roasted cauliflower, which can also be enjoyed à la carte. The cauliflower was stunningly plated, with flavours that played beautifully with the hummus, chilli and raisin emulsion.

On Chef Bentley’s recommendation, we also shared the miso eggplant with jalapeno salsa, miso aioli, house pickles, and walnuts, which was by far our favourite savoury dish of the night.

Miso roasted vegetables are divine on their own; pair them with a slightly sweet, nutty flavour and you have a match made in heaven.

In the spirit of tru e season in the capital region, you cannot go past the Kipfler potatoes with miso and seaweed butter, fried capers, and

tru e pecorino as a side dish. My dining partner and I shared everything we ordered, as it was all surprisingly filling – this dish most of all.

For Monster regulars, new additions to the à la carte menu include the salt baked celeriac, parsnip mousse, potato masala, pumpkin and red curry tartlets, vegan chocolate mousse, and Jerusalem artichoke ice cream.

And of course, my favourite addition of the season, the lavender crème brûlée. This dessert blended all my favourite flavours into one – bano ee, crisp apple, cinnamon ice cream, with just a hint of lavender. For a sweet tooth like me, absolute heaven.

To make a booking, call 6287 6192 or visit ovolohotels.com/ovolo/nishi/ monster-kitchen-and-bar/

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The exclusive dish of Monster’s six-course tasting menu is the hibachi roasted leek.

The Jerusalem artichoke ice cream is one of several new additions to the à la carte menu.

For dessert, Monster Kitchen and Bar’s lavender crème brûlée is a must-try for sweet tooths.

Perfect for tru e season, the Kipfler potatoes with miso and seaweed butter, fried capers and tru e pecorino.

Dancers and drones collide in new production

The beauty of human movement and the elegance of technology come together in a new kind of performance debuting at Canberra Theatre Centre on 14-15 July. Lucie In the Sky, from Australasian Dance Collective (ADC), explores what it is to be human through both bodies and drones.

Premiering as part of the new Uncharted Territory festival that takes over the capital from 7 to 16 July, the first-of-its-kind production comes from the mind of ADC Artistic Director, Amy Hollingsworth, wondering what could happen if drones were emotionally coded. Assigning human emotions or characteristics to an inanimate object is known as anthropomorphising or “the Pixar effect”.

“What we’ve seen through Pixar and Disney and how they’ve been able to really skilfully develop these ways of making us as the viewer feel something … we’ve humanised them to an effect that we see ourselves or we see something we recognise in them and have an emotional

response,” says Harrison Elliott, company artist with ADC.

Playing five different characters are nearly 50 drones, capturing the essence of those familiar tropes we all know – Lucie is the friend, M is a leader, – each emulating human emotions and distinguished by different colours. Mr Elliott says the production doesn’t necessarily follow a single narrative, rather, it dives into our understanding of relationships through different scenes.

“There are these call lines of interactions and relationships that we see throughout the show, which demonstrate various relationships that we can have with drones or with technology – whether that is oppressive or controlling, or whether that is a guiding light, or whether that is something playful and companion like,” he says.

Incorporating the drone’s short life span into the production was a second-by-second process, says

Mr Elliott. Never having worked with drones before, he says it has been quite the experience, especially getting used to hearing them while being on stage, one dancer likening it to being surrounded by a swarm of bees.

“I really enjoyed the process, mostly because of this process of endowment and working on it with the drone in mind but not present in the space, then to have the drone in the space is an incredibly rewarding experience,” he says.

See the world collide in Lucie In the Sky at Canberra Theatre Centre, 14-15 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

- Jessica Cordwell

Lucie In the Sky comes to Canberra Theatre Centre, 14-15 July.

Photo David Kelly

Skip a jester, Red a rebel, and Rue a sage

THE Q AND SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO PRESENT

Perfect. You and your child do not want to miss this remarkable piece of theatre. ★★★★★ Broadway World

13-15 JULY 2023

A full-bodied visual and aural experience Should not be missed. Arts Hub

Coming of in new festival

future, and experiencing unhealthy relationships while trying to figure out what new ones look like.

Recently entering adulthood, the founder of the festival, Shé Chani, experienced a number of struggles during the transition and noticed some of his peers were going through the same. Understanding that many people turn to the arts when they want to work through something, Mr Chani wanted to provide a platform for emerging filmmakers to share a story.

“I thought this would be a great opportunity to bring a bunch of young people together and show them that they are actually not alone in certain challenges that they may be going through as they as they grow up,” he says.

Through eight films ranging from three to nearly thirty minutes’ long, Aussie filmmakers capture that sense of transition from child to adult. Themes include a sense of belonging in a big wide world, mapping out a

“Everyone goes through an experience in that sort of 18 to 25-ish range that either forms their world view or it helps them grow in some way, or it changes their life, or it’s a realisation that ‘Oh, this thing that I was going through in my childhood is not healthy and I need to work on it so my adulthood is better’.”

The festival founder says that coming of age is a universal experience, one that doesn’t leave you, and watching a film capturing it in some way is something we can all relate to. He says the transitions often happen again in life, like the midlife crisis, but they aren’t quite the same as the coming of age.

“I think the reason why the ones that occur in this sort of age group that stick with people so much, is just how formative they are. If you’ve ever talked to someone who’s taken a gap year for example, they will talk about it until they are in their 60s.”

See moments that define lives at the Coming of Age Film Festival at Dendy Canberra on 14 July 6pm; comingofagefilmfestival.com.au

- Jessica Cordwell

at Dendy Cinema Canberra on 14 July.

Sing, dance and stumble towards the end in Finale

Leading up to a big event such as a presentation, you might dream about what you will say or what could go wrong. Nearing the end of her career, one performer takes the stage for one last hurrah, however, things soon start spiralling out of control in Finale, at Ainslie Arts Centre on 12-15 July.

An intriguing mix of cabaret, drama and a lot of costume changes, writer and director Tracy Bourne says the piece isn’t a musical but more a music theatre work. Toying around with the idea for the last decade, Bourne originally wrote the work for herself. Then, with the support of Ainslie Arts, Finale was born, now with an older woman at the centre.

“I just don’t think we acknowledge the strength that older women have still. It’s like you’ve reached a certain age and it’s somewhere in your 40s or 50s, that it’s ‘Okay, you’re not young and beautiful anymore, I’m not sure if we’re interested in your story’,” says Ms Bourne.

As the central character connects with her audience, it inspires us to reflect on the importance of our own connections. The writer was inspired by the doom and gloom that seems to be looming over us today, and that what we really need at this time is a sense of community.

“I’ve put that into this character and she’s dealing with the sort of chaos of a performance that’s not going like she thought it would, which is sort of like life really. You set it up, you plan it, but it doesn’t go the way you think it’s going to go, and you see some problems ahead and you try to avoid them and actually, it’s the people around you that make it good, that make it okay,” says Ms Bourne.

Bringing the performance to the stage is local music legend, Moya Simpson, who says the piece is the most challenging thing she has ever taken on, expecting it to surprise some of her loyal fans.

“It’s an up and down ride. I would hope that people go away and have a good think about it

all … People are worried about climate change, people are worried about the cost of living, it is a fairly dark time, and all we can do is kind of hang on to each other,” says Ms Simpson.

Sing as the world falls down in Finale, at Ainslie Arts Centre, 12-15 July; ainslieandgorman.com.au

- Jessica Cordwell

Moya Simpson (left) stars in Tracy Bourne’s Finale at Ainslie Arts Centre, 12-15 July.

Photo Kerrie Brewer

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Book talk

Jeff Popple reviews three books about anxiety, owls, and the Zen of cats. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

Your name is not Anxious by Stephanie

Dowrick Allen & Unwin, $29.99

Anxiety and stress seem to be on the rise in modern society. The reasons for it are readily observable: too much pressure, toxic workplaces and the rise of social media are just some of the causes. Australian author Stephanie Dowrick has been at the forefront of work on anxiety, and she has supported thousands of people through her books and public talks, as well as in her role as psychotherapist. In Your Name Is Not Anxious, she provides a clear and useful handbook on how to deal with anxiety through using a holistic mind-body-brain approach. A very accessible and easy to follow guide.

The Zen of Cat by Carla Francis

Macmillan, $24.99

There is also plenty of advice about mindfulness and reflection in Carla Francis’ beguiling The Zen of Cat Cats have been in Japan since the sixth century and have left an indelible pawprint on Japanese culture and life. In this lovingly written book, Carla interweaves stories and facts about cats with interesting insights into Japanese society and slices of Zen philosophy. She also draws on the behaviours and calmness of cats to suggest strategies for us to use in coping with life’s pressures. A great book for cat lovers and those interested in a Zen approach to life.

What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman

Scribe, $35

Owls have fascinated and captivated humans for centuries. Their forward gaze and almost silent flights at night have cemented their reputation as a hunter, and have given them an aura of wisdom and foresight. As Jennifer Ackerman points out in her interesting book, owls reside on every continent, apart from Antarctica, and number over 270 different species. Yet despite their number, little is known about owls due to their clever camouflage and nocturnal habits. In What an Owl Knows she combines a rich biological history of owls, which draws on modern scientific research, with reflections on their hold on human imagination. Recommended.

Canberra Weekly competition winners

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Cricut Joy: C Yager, Dunlop.

Minnie Mouse prize packs: J Urquhart, Forde; S Mostyn, Calwell.

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makes it snow in City Centre

Forget the notion that you have to stay wrapped up inside over the cooler months! Winter in the City invites you to ditch the blankets and discover a magical winter wonderland in the City Centre.

The annual celebration is on now until 16 July and this year’s event – for the first time – has brought real snow to Ainslie Place. You can throw snowballs (safely), build a snowman or ride the 8m toboggan slide.

If you prefer to remain upright, you can glide on the event’s largest ever ice-skating rink in Civic Square or push your little ones on the skating supports available for hire. The early bird gets the worm or, in this case, the discount – with 15 per cent discounts on 9am sessions.

There are also special weekend-only events on

offer. Children can get up close with their favourite enchanted characters during the 10.45am weekend sessions. Later, the afternoon Snow Sculpture Competitions give entrants the chance to get creative. Each session winner will be invited back to compete for major prizes in the 16 July grand final.

You know what will warm you up on a chilly winter evening? A fabulous party – and Winter in the City is hosting three of them. Boogie Wonderland (18+) on 8 July invites you to put on your best retro chic costume, dance and skate the night away with cocktails and tunes.

Come along for some circus, drag, dancing and good times at the Jazida Pop-up Party on 14 July. Then, for the ultimate white winter experience, head to Whiteout (18+) on 15 July, where you are strongly, strongly encouraged to dress in all white while sipping cocktails, dancing and playing in the snow.

Having such fun can work up your appetite, so this year the ACT Government’s City Renewal Authority has partnered with City Centre businesses to offer a range of deals and discounts. From burgers and bento bowls to churros and coffee delights, why not nab a different tasty deal every day of the event? Winter in the City is on now until 16 July. View the program and book your tickets winter.inthecity.com.au

Now showing The Twits come to Queanbeyan

Worms in your spaghetti, an eyeball in your beer and a whole book of nasty, dirty tricks, The Twits love to taunt each other, and their unappealing personalities shine through to their exterior. The classic Roald Dhal play comes to The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 13-15 July.

Returning to the Capital region for a second season of the show is shake & stir theatre co. After a sell-out run last time, they wanted to ensure everyone gets a chance to see the gruesome twosome live in action. With an impressive stage design, costume department and props, the show captures the essence of the mean-spirited circus owners. Word is, a few monkeys will be on stage, too.

“There’s a line in The Twits about how you think good thoughts

and you think good things about other people, then that shines out of your face like some beans. And I think our lighting designer Jason has taken that literally,” says Mr Twit, Kieran McGrath.

Loving his time as Mr Twit, the actor says the beauty of bringing Roald Dahl stories to the stage is that it’s a great twist on children’s entertainment. Not coddling or talking down to them, Mr McGrath says it meets them right where they want to have fun and then takes it even further.

“They absolutely love the message of it,” he says. “They love the nastiness of the pranks.”

Be disgusted and delighted by The Twits at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 13-15 July; theq.net.au

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (M)

In 1944, during the end of World War II, Dr Henry ‘Indiana’ Jones Jr. (Harrison Ford) and fellow archaeologist, Oxford professor Basil Shaw (Toby Jones), steal half of the Archimedes’ Dial from Nazi astrophysicist Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen). In 1969 in New York City, a now soon-to-be retired Jones is visited by his estranged goddaughter, Helena Shaw (Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge), who seeks to enlist Indy to find the dial.

After Indy literally rode off into the sunset at the end of The Last Crusade (1989), and disappointing fans with The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), a new creative team is at the helm for the latest, and apparently last, Indy adventure. Going back to the strongest entry, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), for inspiration, this outing again pits Indy against Nazis who are in

search of a religious artifact to hopefully change the tide of WWII. The usual Indy tropes are laid out and retrodden, with nods to past adventures along the way.

Dragging our hero into his own adventure is the incredibly unlikable Helena Shaw, a treasure hunter every bit the archaeological expert Indy is. With a photographic memory, athleticism, quick wit and dubious morals, the duo even discusses whether Indy is needed at all. While Indy’s actions across the franchise are ultimately inconsequential to the outcome of the plots, here he is a passive protagonist, completely out of the action by movie’s end.

Verdict: An unnecessary, homogenised entry, further dulled by an ending that disappointingly pulls its punches. 2.5 stars.

- Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

Viewed at Dendy cinemas

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY

GOOD WORKS

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Queanbeyan’s Christmas in July market is back, with all the delights of a mid-year Christmas gathering. Enjoy unique market stalls, belly-filling foods and a whole lot of community love. Some highlights include gourmet treats and wine, handmade Christmas gifts, Caroloke competition, Santa photos and more!

Queanbeyan Showground, Saturday 8 July 9am-3pm; visitqueanbeyanpalerang.com.au

Would you ruin someone’s life, separate them from their soulmate and their only son, all the time telling yourself you’re doing the right thing?

Leaping between the 1920s and the 1980s, Good Works follows the lives of two women and their two sons as they struggle to cram their complex lives within the confines of religious morality in Nick Enright’s most complex and personal play.

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick; Previews 12-15 July, Season 19 July-12 August; milltheatreatdairyroad.com

14 JUL

BASTILLE DAY CONCERT

To celebrate France’s national fête, we are showcasing musicians Nadya, Leonid and Julian who will play live classic French songs for the evening, including Edith Piaf! The concert will be followed by a champagne and French buffet reception featuring delicious delicacies by our partners La Baguette and champagne Lanson.

Alliance Française de Canberra, Friday 14 July 6pm; afcanberra.com.au

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PLAY SCHOOL

LIVE IN CONCERT

Featuring two presenters just like on TV, Play School

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Live in Concert, Humpty’s Showtime will have fans singing, dancing and jumping for joy as they see Humpty putting on his very own show. This 40-minute spectacular has been specially designed to delight pre-schoolers and parents alike.

Canberra High School, 14-16 July; kidspromotions.com.au

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A touring exhibition of The Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University

Photograph taken by David Porter, Sydney Morning Herald

Celebrate midyear festivities with Christmas in July at Queanbeyan Showground, Saturday 8 July.

The Bastille Day Concert brings the sounds of France to Alliance Française de Canberra on 14 July.

Written by Nick Enright and directed by Julian Meyrick, Good Works comes to Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, 12 July-12 August.

Play School Live in Concert’s Humpty’s Showtime comes to Canberra High School, 14-16 July.

WITH WESLEY SMITH, DIRECTOR, LIVE WELL HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTRE MANUKA

Natural ways to boost your immune system

Did you know, the common cold is the most prevalent viral infection in the world with over 200 variations of the virus. Add to that the seasonal variations of the flu and other viruses (hello COVID19) and there are many possible ways to get sick this winter.

With that in mind, it is best to keep your immune system resilient so your body can ward off infections or at least minimise the symptoms and duration of an illness. Luckily for all of us, nature has provided us with some amazing and effective herbs which are particularly useful at this time of year. There are many options, however, these are some of the best:

Astragalus

Astragalus has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. This herb is used to protect and support the immune system and has success in preventing colds and upper respiratory infections. It is also antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and studies have shown that it has antiviral properties which is why it may prevent colds and viral infections.

Echinacea

Echinacea works to suppress virus activity and promote immune stimulating effects. Studies suggest it helps the body resist and fight illness, reduces severity and duration of an illness and boosts the immune system. It is particularly useful in colds, respiratory conditions, bronchitis, and ear and throat infections.

Garlic

Pungent garlic is a strong immune booster. Research has shown those who take a daily garlic supplement reduce their risk of contracting colds by 50 per cent. At the first sign of a cold/flu, taking garlic can also significantly reduce the severity and duration.

Goldenseal

Goldenseal is known as an immune system enhancer and herbal antibiotic. Goldenseal also has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties and aids in soothing the mucous membrane of the ears, nose, throat and eyes. Taken at the first sign

of colds or flus, Goldenseal can help to prevent further symptoms developing.

Reishi

A mushroom utilised for over 2000 years in TCM and renowned for its healing properties. It was once rare in the wild and reserved for the emperor and his court. TCM considers Reishi a tonic and adaptogen, capable of supporting a healthy stress response. Reishi contains polysaccharides called beta-glucans, primarily found in its fruiting bodies, which contribute to its immune-supporting properties.

If you want to enhance your immune system this winter or more effectively fight off a cold, consider utilising herbal support. Remember, the herbs listed here are by no means the only herbs used for the immune system and if you want individually tailored advice, please consult a professional herbalist. Always remember to consult your preferred healthcare professional should you have any questions.

WINTER SEASON FASHION

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What is ‘Canberra Core’?

Trendsetters talk local street style

WITH FASHION & BEAUTY EDITOR, ANJA DE ROZARIO

Despite appearing less than two months ago (27 May), the titillating Instagram @canberra.core has already made a name for itself as the only page “doing the street style thing” in Canberra.

Back in July 2020, slow motion clips of pedestrians in Shanghai, Beijing, casually strutting the streets while wearing impossibly cool outfits took over TikTok, inspiring countless copycat (walks) hailing from Milan, Paris, New York.

While the rest of us were trapped indoors and in sweatpants, living vicariously through the trend, a shift was occurring. No longer a specific style, “street style” content had become a means of bringing a variety of different fashion subcultures onto people’s feeds and into the spotlight.

This is what inspired two sisters, one with a background in fashion design and one self-taught in photography, to create a page to let the cool kids of Canberra shine.

Their mission was to encourage more fashion enthusiasts to come out of the woodworks.

“We noticed that a lot of Canberrans, especially younger ones, are screaming for an outlet,” said the Canberra Core founders, who preferred to remain anonymous.

“We did a poll on Instagram, just asking what do creatives want? What do you guys want to see? And all the replies said, ‘A place to showcase our creativity, because nowhere else is really giving us that.’

“It was important that the platform was free as well, because a lot of the kids were

16- to 18-year-olds who were just getting into the creative scene.”

The page was inspired by the street style trend that originated in Shanghai. However, it was Tokyo’s take on the trend that largely influenced Canberra Core’s style.

FRUiTS magazine, a monthly publication on Japanese street fashion, was also a “huge inspiration”.

“It has that same attitude of ‘I don’t give a damn if you don’t like the way I dress, this is how I’m going to express myself’.

“In Canberra, and Japan, there are so many people that dress the same as everyone else, so when you stand out, you really stand out.”

Canberra Core hopes to put an end to the idea that “you have to move away to be creative”.

“You don’t have to move to Melbourne to be a fashionista, you can be one right here, and you will be celebrated for it,” they said. “This isn’t just a city for people to work in government.

“There are so many young people who are creative and love Canberra and don’t want to move but they feel like they’ve got no outlet here. Teenagers, who are so sure of their aesthetic, of what they want to look like and what they want to express to the rest of the world.”

Canberra Core: an aesthetic

From the punk rockers to the Y2K lovers, an underlying theme of Canberra Core is a focus on second-hand and handmade – a far cry from the head-to-toe branded looks that dominate street style in other capitals.

“‘Oh, it’s thrifted!’ We get that so much … There’s such a push with younger generations towards

Canberra Core platforms the Capital’s young creatives, like vintage reseller Lara Ryan (Badbeedo), influencer Hendrick Pahate (Pahatelife), artist Claudia Ridgway (Claudiaridgway), and clothing designer Zasha Blank (Asinine_waffle).

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sustainability.

“They’re very into buying second-hand and buying from their friends as well, who are knitting, crocheting, making jewellery. The amount of people who make their own stuff is incredible.

“Canberra gets a lot of flack for lanyards and puffer jackets. But there are so many subcultures and little golden nuggets of vibrancy,” said Canberra Core. “And they’re not being celebrated in the way that they should be.

“It’s the same with the night culture. The people who aren’t in it, don’t know about it, so they label us this boring city, and it’s not. You just aren’t being shown anything else besides suits and lanyards.”

The striking absence of such may raise questions about the spontaneity of the page’s street style shoots. However, as Canberra Core sat down with Canberra Weekly, they remarked that this was the first planned photoshoot

they had ever attempted.

“99 per cent of the time it’s spontaneous. It’s us stopping people on the street. Everybody on our Instagram so far, they just dress like that,” they said.

“And they’re so happy to be photographed as well like, ‘We’re so glad you guys are showcasing this!’”

Where are these fashionable Canberrans? According to Canberra Core, they can be found everywhere from Civic to Fyshwick, Braddon to Kingston.

“We hit the streets. It really depends on where the buzz is for Canberra that day. If Haigh Park or the Old Bus Depot has got a market on, we’ll hang around there.

“We put it out to our followers as well. We’ll ask them what they’re doing this weekend, and then they’ll say, ‘This party is on’ or tag us in gigs that are happening.”

A ‘Canberra-Core Yes’ is often wearing something a bit unusual,

with the confidence to make it work.

“When someone is walking along and they’re confident in what they’re wearing and who they are, you can almost feel it.

“We don’t want to have a bias

from our own preferences [so] our rule of thumb is that if you look like you’ve put in effort into what you’re wearing, and you have an idea about what you want to present, it’s a Canberra Core tick.”

The aesthetics that make up Canberra Core are tied together by a focus on second-hand and handmade. Freelance model Favor Wallace (left) crocheted her entire outfit.

What we’re talking about

outdoors,” says Canberra Centre general manager, Gary Stewart.

“We are very excited to host Canberra’s very first UNIQLO store, alongside an array of other exciting, nationally recognised retailers, with more brands to be announced very soon.”

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After an overwhelming number of requests from local customers, UNIQLO will open their first-ever store in the ACT in Canberra Centre later this year.

The store will be located on the ground level of the Ainslie Mall, occupying much of the former Target space. It will span over 1210 square metres of retail area, and will house the brand’s full Life Wear range, including their 23 Spring Summer Collection, six self-check-out machines and 12 change rooms.

Set to open alongside UNIQLO is Canberra’s first Rebel Flagship RCX Accelerate store. This new format Rebel Sport will see basketball and e-sport experiential interactive zones and an expanded product range with first-to-market brands including Solomon.

Last week, the mall also saw the opening of the Canberra’s first National Geographic store, bringing their premium adventure apparel just in time for the snow season: including Korean streetstyle, unisex puffer jackets, pants, hoodies, hats, travel luggage and backpacks.

“Ainslie Mall is currently undergoing significant upgrades, allowing us to bring an even better mix of retailers to our visitors. We’re placing particular emphasis on athleisure, adventure and the

On Wednesday 5 July, Indigenous artist Eddie Longford’s latest mural was installed at Canberra Outlet as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations. The mural, 10m long and 4m high, is located at the SuperGrocer entrance, between Cotton On and Bed Bath N Table. The three circles that centre the design represent the unique space the Outlet occupies at the cusp of both Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Above the circles are the sky and mountains, which feature ancient trade routes, and below them is the Molonglo River. The small U shapes across the mural represent the people. These elements pay tribute to the communities, land and history of Ngunnawal/Ngambri country.

Eddie Longford is a proud Wiradjuri man born and raised on Ngunnawal/Ngambri country. His style pays respect to the country he lives on by including parts of the local area. You would be hard-pressed to find a local who hasn’t seen Eddie’s art, with his works being found across Canberra, including government buildings, public spaces, schools and, most recently, the University of Canberra.

He also designed the Canberra Raiders’ 2023 Indigenous Jersey for the NRL Indigenous Round in May. Eddie sees art as a form of reconciliation, playing a role in breaking down barriers and creating pathways for non-Indigenous people to embrace Indigenous culture.

UNIQLO will open its first store in the ACT later this year. Photo Ben Calvert.

Turn your dining room into a talking point

Interior decorator Nicole Rosenberg of Liberty Interiors was given complete creative control to inject personality into her client’s dull and uninviting dining room – and the before and after does not disappoint.

“In addition to designing a dining room that supported the hustle and bustle that comes from having a family with small children, my client wanted a space that would inspire a talking point during their weekly dinner party gatherings.”

Here are her top five tips:

1. Bright and bold colours are great for disguising scuffs and scratches. If you can’t commit to painting the whole wall, paint the bottom half in colour and leave the top half white. Installing a picture rail can also help prevent marks from being made in the first instance.

2. Painting lengths of butcher’s paper and hanging them up in your home to let them settle for a week is an easy way to show how your favourite colours will settle in the space and the impact to the room’s mood and energy.

3. Feature walls can make your space feel smaller, especially in bold and brighter colours. Nicole recommends painting all four walls in a space the same because feature walls can cut off the flow of a room and make it feel smaller. If you want to add colour but are afraid to paint your walls, look to painting furniture items or doors and trims to add vibrancy.

4. For colour surety, order A4 colour stickers or sample pots in your chosen colour(s) to view in

5. No other design element compares to the impact of painting a room, hence why Nicole’s biggest tip BEFORE AFTER Overwhelmed

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Charming family sanctuary

Kaleen 21 Cataract Street

As you step through the front door, you will be met with a spacious, warm, and inviting atmosphere that instantly feels like home.

Agents Tim Russell and Eoin Ryan-Hicks describe this Kaleen property as ideal for a large or growing family, o ering ample room for a busy lifestyle without ever subtracting from the family unit.

“This is a unique floor plan for Kaleen, with generous living spaces both inside and out, good separation of the bedrooms, and a modern, homely feel,” says Tim. “We love the way the property flows with wonderful texture throughout its floor plan.”

The spacious lounge room is designed with gatherings in mind. Whether it be cosying up for a movie night, or hosting reunions with loved ones, this room becomes the centrepiece of

the home where family comes together.

“Another favourite aspect is the main bedroom, which is enormous,” says Tim. With four bedrooms, including two ensuites, every family member is allowed their own personal sanctuary within the walls of the home.

“Location-wise, this home is central to fantastic amenities such as the University, North Canberra Hospital, magnificent Kaleen schools, and local shopping choices.” Drop into the local shops for a morning co ee or stroll along the many bike and walking paths that surround Cataract Street.

Among northside suburbs, Tim says that he has always found Kaleen to have a “lovely, village-like atmosphere,” with friendly locals o ering a wave and a smile as they pass by.

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25 Parkhill Street, Pearce $1,275,000 Hayman Partners

14 Dunnart Circuit, Throsby $1,245,000 Impact Properties

19 Anstey Street, Pearce $1,230,000 The Agency

4 Larkin Street, Googong $1,150,000 White Rhino

13 Brinkley Circuit, Palmerston $1,130,000 Blackshaw

50 Overall Avenue, Casey $1,095,000 Blewitt

7 Baker Crescent, Googong $1,065,000 LJ Hooker

3/50 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah $1,040,000 Ward 108 Bacchus Circuit, Kambah $1,030,000 Ray White 67 Mortimer Lewis Drive, Greenway $1,025,000 LJ Hooker 165 Brigalow Street, Lyneham $1,020,000 Ray White 90 Gwen Meredith Loop, Franklin $990,000 Canberry 66 Clarey Crescent, Spence $985,000 Jonny Warren

43 MacLagan Street, Isaacs $975,000 Belle

43 Daisy Loop, Googong $975,000 LJ Hooker

29 Stump Jump Crescent, Dunlop $970,000 LJ Hooker

16 Cuthbertson Crescent, Oxley $965,000 Solely

19 Darmody Street, Weetangera $960,000 Home by Holly

12 Burnett Street, Kaleen $950,000 Belle

5 Cobden Street, Taylor $950,000 One Agency

11 Muntz Street, Chisholm $950,000 McIntyre

65 Warrego Circuit, Kaleen $929,000 Home by Holly

11 Melrose Place, Jerrabomberra $915,000 White Rhino

8/2 Marr Street, Pearce $910,000 Francis

153 Ellerston Avenue, Isabella Plains $900,550 Solely

24 Kinkead Street, Evatt $900,000 Distinct

6/39 Moore Street, Turner $895,000 LJ Hooker

16 Helen Leonard Crescent, Forde $890,000 Stone

20/26 Marr Street, Pearce $885,000 LJ Hooker

83/215 Aspinall Street, Watson $879,000 Home by Holly

66/4 Jardine Street, Kingston $875,000 Maloneys

62 Stieglitz

24 Falkiner Place, Macarthur $810,000 Ray White

14 Rymill Place, Mawson $785,000 Timothy Road

17 Kenny Place, Karabar $776,000 McNamee

14 Leonard Close, Dunlop $770,000 LJ Hooker

- Super-sized fully serviced lots ranging from 850m2 to 1,547m2

- The largest lots at the lowest prices within 30 mins of Canberra’s CBD

- Spend less on your land leaving you more $$ to build your new home

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

- Less than 30 mins to Canberra’s CBD and under 20 mins to Queanbeyan

- Secure your chosen lot with $0 initial deposit

Street, City $450,000 Ray White

29/7 Medley Street, Chifley $417,000 Ray White

71/57 Benjamin Way, Belconnen $400,000 Suburbia

6/39 Brigalow Street, O'Connor $345,000 LJ Hooker

8/11 Tryon Street, Hackett $301,000 LJ Hooker

15/58 Bennelong Crescent, Macquarie $265,000 LJ Hooker

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

New opportunities await at

Eden C e

Seize a piece of coastal paradise

Halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, and a pleasant three-hour drive from Canberra and the snowfields, awaits the wonders of Eden on the NSW Sapphire Coast.

The Port of Eden is set on the shores of magnificent Twofold Bay. The third deepest natural harbour in the world, it o ers safe boating all year round and is famously one of the few places on earth where humpback whales feed during their Southern migration.

As the national population

increases, and housing crises

overtake major cities, Australians are looking to the coast for quality of life.

The population of Eden is approximately 4,000. Locals count their blessings, which include the pristine golden beaches, old growth forests, and clean, fresh air.

There are few places on the eastern seaboard where an opportunity presents to secure a coastal allotment in a dream seaside location, and this township on the Sapphire Coast is one such place.

Chris Wilson, from Chris Wilson Real Estate, explains that with much

of Eden’s surrounds being protected areas, like Beowa National Park, and flora and fauna corridors, the town would remain “constrained by its beautiful environment” with a limited supply of land available for purchase.

“Eden’s kicking on,” says Chris. The last 10 years have seen an increase in Canberrans flocking to its shores for a weekend getaway.

“But really, it’s not going to become a town with a massive population. That’s just not a possibility,” he said.

Eden Cove promises new horizons

The existing subdivision sold out

almost two decades ago. For the first time in 20 years, you too could own a portion of Eden.

Sales have commenced for the highly anticipated, master-planned Eden Cove Estate. Forty fully serviced residential blocks will be up for grabs, ranging in size from 550sqm to 1630sqm, with the option for a second dwelling on the larger lots.

According to Chris, the aim of the estate layout was to seamlessly integrate the “unparalleled splendour and beauty of the surrounding natural amenity”.

“This estate is going to o er

wide streets among nature, so there won’t be a high density feel to it at all,” he says.

New residents will have ready-to-build lots to create a home in Eden, without ever again feeling lost in back-to-back blocks.

Eden Cove’s first stage of the development has opened up residential allotments along Komirra Drive, near Bellbird Creek. Prices for the blocks range from $445,000 to $690,000.

Benn Lane, founder of Justice Fox Property Group, the development management team behind Eden Cove, was drawn by the untapped potential of Eden that is becoming a not-so-well-kept secret.

“It’s a fantastic location that

indicates substantial growth and employment opportunities, and with that comes the demand for places to live,” he says.

According to Justice Fox Property Group research, the key drivers that indicate future growth in Eden include the substantial upgrade to the local airport at Merimbula, which is conveniently serviced by daily flights from both Melbourne and Sydney.

They also named the progress at Eden harbour as a key indicator of future growth.

“When you’ve got one of the deepest seaports on the eastern seaboard, you obviously have the ability to bring in the largest cruise ships in the world, and that is enormously exciting for the

region,” Benn says.

“Add the wave attenuator that’s being built and the new marina that’s going in there, and there are substantial developments in the mix.”

Eden provides a comprehensive array of services, shopping, and leisure activities including golf and bowls at the sports club, swimming at the Olympic pool, or for the more adventurous, hitting the trails on the new multi-million-dollar mountain bike project.

The coastal reserve gives direct foot access to Lake Curalo estuary, with walking and cycling tracks winding around to the powder white sands and azure blue waters of award-winning Aslings Beach.

Chris, an Eden local, has achieved unrivalled sales results

over the last 30 years.

With construction due to commence soon, and generous settlement terms currently available, Chris says that now is the perfect time to secure your own slice of paradise at Eden Cove, embrace the coastal lifestyle, “wind down and live it up”.

“We are sure you will be impressed with our wonderful town, Eden. The natural paradise.”

To find out more, visit edencove.com.au or call Chris Wilson on (02) 6496 3583.

Aster is a contemporary mix of townhouses and apartments. Located in North Coombs, one of Canberra’s most nature rich suburbs, Aster provides picturesque vistas and outdoor opportunities all while being ideally located only minutes to local shops, parks and restaurants.

Be inspired by an attentive selection of spacious 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom layouts, designed to improve your lifestyle. Featuring open plan living, large courtyards, balconies, and well considered inclusions, these alluring residences will be a place you can call home.

Apartments from $430,000. Townhouses from $799,000.

Display Suite Now Open Saturday & Sunday 11am - 3pm

Cnr John Gorton Drive & Southcott View, North Coombs

For more information contact Andrew Ligdopoulos 0408 488 148

Artist’s Impression

THEODORE 11 Mackerras Crescent

3 BEDROOMS

2 BATHROOMS

2 CAR SPACES

AUCTION Sat 22/7/2023, 1pm onsite

VIEWING

Sat 8/7/2023, 11.10-11.50am

Sun 9/7/2023, 3-3.30pm

CONTACT Michael Potter 0413 830 598

Privacy, seclusion and panoramic views

Enticing, split level residence, discretely immersed in the elevation and leafy surrounds of Mackerras Crescent. Combining enormous character, warmth and charm and enhanced by a kitchen displaying a modern, sharp look, renovated ensuite, immaculate bathroom, raked ceilings and timber flooring.

Segregation assured with lounge, meals and family rooms and separate master bedroom. Sited on a large, established block and complete with covered entertaining deck area, double brick garage and panoramic, landscape cameos. EER 1.5

TORRENS 122 Beasley Street

4 BEDROOMS

2 BATHROOMS

4 CAR SPACES POOL

AUCTION

VIEWING

Sat 22/7/2023, 11am onsite

Sat 8/7/2023, 12.20-1pm

Sun 9/7/2023, 2-2.30pm

CONTACT Michael Potter 0413 830 598

Simply the best

Alluring, contemporary re-invention with a super modern style embracing minimalistic elements, with an ‘everything in its place’ interior. Brimming with incredible light-filled indoor and outdoor living spaces, stylish statements and premium finishes in the kitchen and bathrooms plus a wonderful, segregated master quarters with retreat.

Effortless entertaining is the forefront of the design showcasing a recreational, fully enclosed deck area with stunning cameos that gaze over the inground pool, manicured gardens and firepit. EER 2

MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

28 Wakefield Avenue, Braddon

Development Site

Crown Lease Allows for 5 Units

Zoned RZ4 'Medium Density Residential'

4 Bed House Currently Leased

The property will be auctioned at 11am, Wednesday 26th July 2023 at Ainslie Football Club.

A prime development opportunity, 28 Wakefield Avenue is a 668sqm regular-shaped block with northern aspect and fronting Wakefield Avenue. The block is zoned for medium-density residential development and Crown Lease Purpose Clause allows for up to five (5) dwellings. Indicative architectural concept plans showing 5 apartments are available upon request.

Mark Nicholls

0417 239 551

mark.nicholls@canberra.rhc.com.au

ATTENTION TRADIES

WIN! Scandinavian Film Festival passes

A superb showcase of the best new Nordic cinema and cult classics to warm the winter chill. The 2023 Saxo Scandinavian Film Festival showcases the best contemporary cinema from the Nordic region. This specially curated program will be screening at Palace Electric from 19 July to 9 August, featuring films from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Opening the Festival is the Australian premiere of Let The River Flow. Festival centrepiece Godland from the award-winning Hlynur Pálmason, and special presentation Aki Kaurismäki’s Fallen Leaves comes direct from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

CW has 5 x Scandinavian Film Festival double passes to be won (general festival screenings only; excludes special events).

Enter to win

To enter, scan the QR code or visit canberraweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find this competition and follow the entry instructions.

Entries close 9am Friday 14 July 2023 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person per giveaway. Entrants must be aged 18+.

The presentation of this exhibition is a collaboration between the British Museum and the National Museum of Australia. Statue of Demeter, probably Athens, Greece, 100–200 CE. ©Trustees of the British Museum, 2022