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From the editor Last weekend, I enjoyed my second outing to the Narooma Boats Afloat Festival at this beautiful seaside town on the NSW South Coast. It’s an annual event that celebrates traditional boats and attracts owners and enthusiasts from near and far.

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The weather was warm (low to mid 20s) and clear, allowing the crystal clear, turquoise waters of the Wagonga Inlet to glisten in the sunlight. Magic!

It was refreshing to spend time out on the water in a lovingly restored traditional rowboat and to be surrounded by 30-plus other wooden boats, including sailboats, steam boats and speedboats, of varying sizes, designs and vintages. Without exception, the boat owners were warm and friendly, and generous with their time and their praise of one another’s vessels, regardless of dollar value. Congratulations to the organisers and to everyone involved for an inspiring event, and to Canberra man, Robert Davies, who won Best Boat Award for ‘Eleanor’.

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ACT woman named Australia’s Indigenous student of the year Emma Brown, a Ngemba woman and student at the Canberra Institute of Technology, was named the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the Australian Training Awards held in Hobart on Friday night.

Ms Brown joined the Indigenous Apprenticeship Program (IAP) in the Australian Public Service, studied a Diploma of Government with CIT Solutions, and now has a permanent position as a Customer Service Officer at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

A single mother, Ms Brown said her diploma had been life changing.

“I wanted to show [my son] good work ethic and that anything’s possible if you put your mind to it,” Ms Brown said.

“The IAP was about creating a better future for me and my son. I’m dyslexic, so I was always told I can’t do things, and people tried to limit me. So, this study has built my confidence, to show I really am capable. When people say you can’t, well you can; you’ve just got to believe in yourself.”

She said that part of her motivation for vocational education and training (VET) study was to give back to the community and to be a role model by demonstrating that people can achieve anything if they give it a try.

Now in their 30th year, the Australian Training Awards reward and recognise apprentices, trainees, VET students, teachers, practitioners, employers, and training providers from around Australia.

Canberrans had a strong showing, with runners up in both the Vocational Student of the Year and Trainee of the Year categories.

Marija Rathouski, runner-up in the Vocational Student of the Year category, completed a Certificate IV in Mental Health while working as a case manager at YWCA Canberra. She is an ambassador for Homelessness Connect, and plans to join the Federal Police.

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he newest McDonald’s restaurant in the Canberra region opened its doors on Friday 17 November, providing employment and convenience for locals. The Phillip store, conveniently located on Hindmarsh Drive, provides drivers on the busy thoroughfare a fast food and coffee option that doesn’t see them having to detour from their route.

“It’s going to allow our customers who are in a rush, which we are in our normal day-to-day life, to go through drive-through or call in and use our restrooms. At the same time, the new residents who are moving in around here will be able to have McDelivery at home,” says Brad Carroll, owner and operator of The Brate Group, McDonald’s.

Built with solar panels, a heat recovery system, LED lighting, and wheel stops containing recycled materials, Mr Carroll says sustainability is a must for new McDonald’s establishments.

“I put as many solar panels on the roof as we Continuing with the theme of convenience, the could fit, and I think it’s the right thing to do. We’re brand-new store is equipped with a dedicated going to continue to evolve ‘partner delivery room’. as a business and a brand to Rather than having to wait in We are make sure that we are at the drive-through or enter that cutting-edge the store, food delivery convenience; sustainability perspective as couriers can enter a room on McDonald’s is we move forward.” the side of the building to convenience. We’re The store boasts the first pick up their orders. all so busy in a hurry dual-lane drive-through in the “It’s to help our these days that Woden Valley. Mr Carroll says customers who want a convenience is key; that with people in a rush to dining experience,” Mr get from A to B, drive-through Carroll says. “You don’t this is definitely orders make up 80 per cent want couriers having to set up around of their business. transit through the store; it convenience."

“Drive-through gives our allows them a direct access customers that easy way of point to get in and out as getting a snack on the run while they’re going to well, so everyone really wins.” many different activities and venues.”

While it is expected most of the business will be

Just opened earlier this month, McDonald’s Phillip already employs around 130 locals and is actively recruiting.

done via drive-through, the new Maccas is equipped with comfortable modern furnishings, a McCafé and PlayPlace for those who want a dine-in experience.

The construction of the new establishment has already injected $14 million into the local economy through contractors, builders, development, and land purchase. Opening the store meant that 130 locals have now gained employment – and that number is set to grow as they’re actively recruiting new team members.

The Brate Group runs five McDonald’s across the Canberra region – Manuka Plaza, Molonglo Valley, Weston, Westfield Woden, and now Phillip. Mr Carroll says the most important aspects of their business are the people, the team, and the family orientation that runs deep through their values.

Employing team members from all backgrounds, abilities and age groups, he says they even have employees from the same families – siblings, uncles, aunts, and parents. This inclusive approach has been recognised before with The Brate Group winning the Inclusion in Employment Award at the ACT Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards last year. They have again been nominated as a finalist this year.

Canberra is community, we are a large city but we also are a very small regional place where most people know each other, they’re interconnected and they are there to support each other."

“It just shows it doesn’t matter where you are in life, if you’re willing to have a go and you want to have an employment opportunity, we will look at you, it doesn’t matter where you come from,” he says.

According to Mr Carroll, along with the sense of community among their team, the impact of McDonald’s values is felt throughout the broader community. There is an extended community of

suppliers from the ACT region, plus technicians, builders, electricians, and even the Canberra Milk supplier.

“It’s the community outside of that as well, the community groups we support like Ronald McDonald House in Canberra, we give back and help families with seriously ill kids.”

Beginning his McDonald’s journey at 14 years old as a crew person in Wagga Wagga, Mr Carroll thought a career in the building

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The new McDonald’s at Phillip offers a dual-lane drivethrough, just off Hindmarsh Drive.

For those dining in, Maccas at Phillip offers a dining area, a McCafé, and a PlaySpace.

industry or as an electrician was on the cards. As he neared the end of Year 10, he had two apprenticeships lined up, however, a conversation with his Maccas manager changed his trajectory.

“He said, ‘have you thought about McDonald’s as a career opportunity post-school?’ And I hadn’t but I loved Maccas, and you know what, I’m going to stick around and see where it takes me – then I started my first management course and haven’t looked back.”

Mr Carroll went on to run the Wagga restaurant for 10 years before opening his own branch in Leeton, NSW. Moving to Canberra in 2015, he continued to open branches and now employs over 650 people across the region and helps them undertake further education and find a career path.

“Seeing our people grow and achieve their own personal goals, whether they are in our business or going off into the greater Canberra community in other careers when they finish university, gives me a real sense of achievement and buzz of giving back,” he says.

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specialists, teachers, we’ve had so many different people go into different walks of life who are also still working here because they are so passionate about it as well,” he smiles.

Those not at the start of their career are also offered these opportunities, as well as the flexibility to meet their It’s employment needs. developing “Might be someone them up; they who’s had a career who’s start on their first dollars every year into the just looking for two days’ day and they’re training and development of its worth of work a week, one employees, says Mr Carroll. At day, four hours – we very nervous like the very base level, those accommodate that. We are I was, I remember entering the team while still in a 24/7 operation, we have my legs were school are met with flexibility flexibility for mums, dads, shaking." and a starting block in life. people who have “This gives our young semi-retired, school employees a touch of the real students, university world; going to work, being to work on time, students, you name it. Our business has a having a uniform on, interacting with customers, place for the right person,” Mr Carroll says. suppliers, having a manager with expectations,” With multiple stores around the ACT region, he says.

The Brate Group is always hiring – and you From their first role as a crew person, they can don’t need experience! According to Mr be trained into a crew coach, senior crew Carroll, the main thing they are looking for are member before stepping into a management people skills; everything else can be taught. position. Mr Carroll says Maccas offer Certificates “That can-do attitude, they want to turn up II, III and IV in retail that can help team members to work, and they want to learn – that’s all I grow and be prepared for senior leadership roles ask the people who are looking to work at our within their organisation or elsewhere. organisation have.”

“If they are studying at university at the same The newly opened McDonald’s is located at time, going off to be doctors, lawyers, IT 103 Hindmarsh Drive, Phillip

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Canberra sporting legend Cal Bruton OAM is an NBL Hall of Famer, former professional basketball player and coach, and founder of the Bruton Basketball Foundation.

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hey say if you change one person’s life for the better, then your life has been well lived.

Meet Calvin Thomas Bruton OAM – NBL Hall of Famer, former professional basketball player, and coach. Cal has been an integral part of the National Basketball League since its inception and has changed thousands of lives.

A long-time believer in the notion that sport builds bridges, Cal has leveraged his love of basketball to inspire everyone from Indigenous youth to public and private sector executives to kids all over the country to get excited and achieve more. Cal knows from his personal experiences how basketball can transform the lives of others.

“To me, it’s not just enough to be the kid that had it tough but made

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good, I want to be remembered as the tough kid that made good things happen for others,” says Cal, Director at Bruton Basketball Foundation (BBF) PhD in leading by example, opportunity magnet, and optimistic realist.

The path to his current Director role with BBF from humble beginnings is punctuated by some very public highlights. Cal was one of the first imports to play in the NBL in Australia.

“Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life. It’s about what you inspire others to do!”

The Bruton Basketball Foundation (BBF) brings Lessons 4 Life to at-risk, displaced and disadvantaged youth through weekly school programs and basketball camps, throughout schools in Canberra, the surrounding region and nationwide.

Cal has drawn from his life experiences and childhood to create

BBF. Through his infectious positive attitude and amazing outlook on life – even through his own hardship – Cal demonstrates how not only to survive, but thrive!

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The Program builds in the kids the knowledge and skills they need to finish school and become positive and well-rounded individuals who help support and guide themselves and those around them into a bright future – a higher education, vocational training, professional sport or directly into a career.

The Program inspires youth, improves their communication and provides a common language about

learning the importance of what teamwork does for them, their families, and the broader community and their role in it. BBF empowers and promotes a sense of belonging through the game of basketball.

BBF is a fully DGR charity and volunteer-led.

Take a Shot

BBF is excited to launch the campaign – Take a Shot … Making a Shot in celebration of the very first official United Nations World Basketball Day. WBD is the brainchild of Professor David Hollander from New York University.

December 21st is the day that Dr James Naismith introduced the game of basketball in Springfield, Massachusetts. Basketball is the first team sport to get an official UN International Day. This historic decision reflects the global significance of basketball and its power to unite people worldwide.

BBF became involved with WBD through a personal introduction to Professor Hollander on a Zoom session.

Cal and Professor Hollander hit it off straight away and, despite being unable to meet in person, continued to plan what they could do to celebrate WBD in Australia. Not long after that, it was agreed on a campaign and

Bruton Basketball Foundation founder Cal Bruton with operations manager Nadia Pessarossi.

Professor Hollander sent a video clip saying how proud he was to work with the Bruton Basketball Foundation to celebrate WBD.

Q&A with Cal Bruton OAM

Why was basketball so important to you at such a young age and how did it influence your life?

It was the only sport I could play by myself and use my imagination to create scenarios, of playing against the best players in the world. In other words, just dreaming.

My dad was murdered when I was seven and I have an intellectually handicapped albino sister who is only 10 months younger than me, and a younger sister who was born a month after my dad died.

My mom struggled with an alcohol addiction soon after and she impressed upon me to play sport so I wouldn’t head out to the tough streets of New York City and get into trouble.

She labelled me the man of the house and felt playing sport would keep me busy after school and over the summer months.

Basketball was the sport that I could practise by myself. I could shoot, dribble and work on my skillset. I would watch games on television and then go to the park and practise, and when others came along, we would play, one on one, two on two, three on

three, four on four, and run up and down the court in five-on-five games.

Basketball courts became my happy place, although I continued to play other sports, but basketball quickly became my favourite as I continued to develop and made my Springfield Gardens High School team.

From there, I was able to earn a full scholarship to Wichita State University and have a fully paid education. I also was able to travel around the US competing at the college level and overseas to Brazil, which opened my eyes to being a professional basketball player.

From that point, I could see basketball becoming the vehicle for future employment and so I started preparing myself to become a professional basketball player. It is what got me to Australia as I was one of the first imports to promote the game here. I had a very successful career and thank the game for keeping me on this pathway.

That’s the influence basketball has had on me to this very day.

Tell us about the Take a Shot campaign. What is the call to action?

The World Basketball Day Campaign that our BBF team came up with is ‘Take a Shot of you making a shot’. The call to action is for everyone to participate, to get a basketball and get

to a basketball ring and take a shot of yourself making a shot. That was the inspiration for me to see the ball go through the hoop. We have a Corporate Challenge too, as we want to see CEO’s, leaders, executives take part. Video and upload you taking a shot for the world to see!

We have a few categories such as best teamwork, most skilled, most creative and funniest.

I believe taking a shot – in life as well as on the court – gives me positive vibes. I believe, like Professor Hollander has written in the title of his new book, that ‘Basketball can save the world’.

I believe a campaign around Australia featuring our multicultural communities, particularly our First Nations communities, can send positive energy, optimism, enthusiasm, purpose, joy, passion and a spirit to live, work and perform at a higher level, eventually leading into my favourite motto, teamwork makes the dreamwork.

Basketball is contagious and it can bring together everyone and anyone no matter gender, disability, diversity, physical stature for young and old alike.

After such a successful career in the NBL, why did you set up BBF and why do you want to help so many underprivileged kids?

I set up BBF because I was one of those disadvantaged,

underprivileged kids who used basketball as my tool of engagement instead of drugs, alcohol, crime and truancy. I believe basketball taught me values, and I wanted to pass that message on to those same demographics that if I could use basketball to further my education and be a good person, then so can you.

I have six children – five sons and one daughter. All my boys play basketball and coach basketball.

They have gone on to use the vehicle toward a better life.

Basketball helped me get back on track after I missed out on the professional level in the NBA and my mom placed me in a mental institution because she felt I was depressed from not making the NBA in America.

I went back into the gym and practised on my own until I felt I was ready to move on from NYC and took a job hauling trash. That transition was enough for me to want to continue playing basketball which led to me coming to Australia, whereby I’ve been a championship player, coach, represented Australia, Hall of Famer, received an OAM for my contribution to the sport, and am still letting the kids know that if I can do it, they can do it too!

Join us in celebrating the world’s first official World Basketball Day!

THE CAMPAIGN: Take a Shot … Making a Shot!

We want to encourage you, no matter who you are, where you are, to grab your mate and participate!

A group of friends, teammates or family to come together and record making a shot! There will be winners and prizes announced on World Basketball Day 2023. We want to see: •

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Most Skilled

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Once you have made your video, scan the QR code to take you to the BBF website, register, upload your video and make a $1 donation to BBF. BBF will tag you so that you can share and help WBD – Take A Shot campaign go viral!

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Plea to be polite to frontline workers Over the last few weeks, I’ve had three different frontline customer service people from completely different businesses randomly but explicitly thank me for being polite, and for being understanding and patient.

This has stuck in my mind because, in all honesty, I wasn’t doing anything special. All I did was explain a problem, or ask for help, while saying please and thank you.

I think it says a lot about the pressures facing frontline workers, be they at the local café, shop, petrol station, or even the hospital, that these people felt the need to thank me for, effectively, not being rude to them.

We’re now firmly into the Christmas and New Year countdown, and things will be getting pretty busy for many people. There’s a lot of stress created by the manic preparations for the festive season, as we all rush around meeting last-minute work deadlines, finishing that Christmas shopping, and catching up with friends.

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into some pretty poor behaviour as we deal with frontline workers in retail and hospitality businesses, banks, and even healthcare workers. Some of it is plain old-fashioned rudeness, but sometimes it is far more personal abuse, anger, threats and even (in extreme cases) physical intimidation. In fact, there are some frightening statistics from the Australian Retailers Association suggesting that 92 per cent of retail workers have experienced abuse on the job. The situation seems to have got a lot worse after the COVID-19 lockdowns a couple of years ago, as many people have just been a bit more on edge.

I don’t believe that anyone is setting out specifically to be awful to frontline workers, but if you’re not on the receiving end, it’s easy to underestimate the cumulative impact of ongoing rudeness on the health and wellbeing of those working on the front line.

So, as we head into the last weeks of the year, my plea to all Canberrans dealing with frontline businesses is to take it easy, be calm,

Nine in 10 retail workers report experiencing abuse on the job.

stay patient and please be polite. That barista’s doing her best to get your coffee as quickly as she can; the retail employee is trying his best to help; and the plumber’s doing everything he can to get your job done properly. Sometimes things go wrong, and sometimes customer service leaves something to be desired; but it’s not usually the fault of the frontline teams.

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Europe, pride match, and Canberra Hospital woes Bit of a mismatch this week, folks, but there’s a lot on.

First, bad call by gutless British PM Rishi Sunak to get rid of his Home Secretary, the feisty Kenyan/Mauritian expatriate Suella Braverman, for telling the truth about the pro-Palestine marches exploding all over the UK over the Israel/Gaza saga. It now seems these are coordinated by some Iranian operatives in the UK. Congrats to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for holding firm against calls from some in his own party for a ceasefire that would only benefit the terrorists at this stage. He may well make a good UK PM when he wins the election next year.

Also, in the interest of balance, the Israeli government now needs to release the 43-minute video from Hamas body footage documenting the atrocities committed on 7 October. Its general distribution would show the world the true story of what happened that day, disturbing as that may be.

Well done to the Poles for standing up to

intimidation from the EU bureaucrats who wanted to foist thousands of Middle Eastern and African immigrants on Poland. (Poland has already taken in millions of Ukrainian refugees in the last 18 months.) At a referendum held on 15 October, Polish voters rejected that idea by 97 per cent to just 3 per cent.

Back home, on a more pleasant note, the ACT Veterans Rugby Club hosted the first Pride match in the ACT between the Vets and a Barbarians side comprised of members of the Sydney Convicts (Australia’s first gay rugby club, which has played in several international gay world cups), members of the ADF, and a few Vets such as myself. I took the opportunity to pack into the second row with Bob Lees, my old second row partner at Royals in 1983, who plays with the Convicts and the Vets and was instrumental in organising the game.

Special thanks to major sponsor Paladin Risk Management Services for donating $5,000 to SpringOUT, a group dedicated to diversity and

inclusive sport, plus several thousand dollars raised on the day to help other local charities.

Since its inception in 1995, the ACT Vets have raised more than $700,000 for local Canberra and region charities (including Menslink, Clare Holland House, and the Heart Foundation). The Vets welcome any player aged 35 or over. It’s a very diverse, inclusive club, and even welcomes rugby backs!

Finally, I was appalled to see the continuing declining standards at the Canberra Hospital and now at the old Calvary Hospital. An elderly lady I saw at Page last week told me she spent four days with three other women in a ward on the seventh floor, and no one cleaned the room; the bin in the toilet was overflowing; and they ran out of toilet paper. Another lady told me she spent 15 hours in emergency at Calvary (recently taken over by the ACT government) before being sent home without seeing a nurse or doctor.

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he Capital Region Farmers Market’s ‘Away Game’ will be held at GIO Stadium in Bruce this coming Saturday, 25 November.

The Market is taking a huge range of its farmers, producers, makers, and their fresh produce to the stadium to accommodate the Spilt Milk Festival (at EPIC). Organisers are confident the Market will really showcase the best summer produce and festive foods to the residents of Belconnen and surrounds.

“Summer is just over a week away, and our producers are really bringing in their best and freshest for Canberrans to feast on at this time of year,” says Capital Region Farmers Market Manager, Sarah Power.

“Cherry season has come early this year, and they’re so super sweet, tasty and ripe right now.

We’ve got cherries in abundance from our friends at Drive In Orchards, Hill Lock Orchards, and Jafries Produce, to name just a few,” Sarah says.

“And there’s loads of new summer stone fruit, too,

with peaches, nectarines and apricots from Willayoung Orchard and Harrison & Sons in Araluen.

They’re so delicious and ready to take home and fill your fruit bowls,” Sarah smiles.

This year’s Away Game will also offer a great range of Christmas produce, such as free-range pork, hams, poultry and smallgoods.

“Sweet lovers will enjoy all the sweet treats of the season with fruit mince tarts and puddings, dairy, and other bakery treats.

“And if it’s seafood you’re seeking, we have plenty of fresh seafood direct from the South Coast, including mouth-watering oysters,” Sarah says.

It wouldn’t be the Capital Region Farmers Market without plenty of fresh vegetables, including many organic varieties. The Market will also include several plant and flower growers with a great range of vegetable seedlings and potted colour.

Away Game will feature live musicians and entertainment, including a live puppet show, as well as face painting and badge making for the kids, making it an enjoyable Saturday morning

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Capital Region Farmers Market Away Game will be held on Saturday 25 November 7–11.30am at GIO Stadium in Bruce. The Market will return to its regular location at Exhibition Park in Canberra the following Saturday, 2 December, with the last Market of 2023 on Saturday 23 December. For more information, visit www.capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au

CANBERRA’S MUCH-LOVED CAPITAL REGION FARMERS MARKET IS RELOCATING FOR ONE DAY ONLY. To accommodate the Spilt Milk Festival, our farmers and food producers are moving from their ‘home ground’ location of Exhibition Park, and hitting the road for their ‘Away Game’ at GIO Stadium – but for one day only!

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to the editor Time for change

The ACT is in decline with Canberra a shadow of its former self. Crippling worsening debt, debatable infrastructure, inefficient land management, inappropriate architecture, worsening footpaths, eyesore landscaping and general neglect leave us looking degraded.

In the meantime, a gaggle of elected battlers with highly questionable skills, whose only focus it seems is on one election to another and anchoring personal privilege, carry on like social engineering yahoos driving the place into further ruin.

Our flirting with top heavy fed-style government has failed and we must now seriously consider replacing it with a city council which operates successfully in many major cities across Australia. A comparison of operating costs and efficiencies suggests we could improve services and lift standards at little extra impost to ratepayers whilst delivering a more dignified system of government.

- John Lawrence, Flynn

A time for humanity not hate

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Bill Stefaniak (CW 16 November) is quite correct when he says now is not the time for hate.

I wonder if it is only the ‘leftist’ media that has shown us the hundreds of Palestinians murdered in the West Bank since 7 November. Has Bill become aware that the death penalty is being proposed in the Knesset for some Palestinian prisoners, noting thousands of which, including children, are held in detention every year without charge or trial? Maybe Bill didn’t see the concert held by Israeli singer Lior Narkis for cheering IDF soldiers while referencing Gazans including the slain Palestinian women and children in the most despicable terms, or Israeli TV host Shai Golden who

threatens they will kill all Arabs and then take on America if necessary. Indeed, this is no time for hate, anywhere in the world.

I’m not sure who Bill is referring to when he references the “extreme Hamas supporters” in this country. Millions of people have taken to the street in peaceful protests worldwide to protest the indiscriminate bombing on Gaza. They do not do so in support of Hamas.

We did not get prior warning of the Hamas attack of 7 November, but soon after, the Israeli government made their intentions clear. Israeli genocide scholar Raz Segal called Israel’s assault on Gaza a textbook case of “intent to commit genocide”.

We march along with many Jews, not for the child from Gaza who is receiving medical treatment in Israel but the 5,000 or so children killed in Gaza from Israeli bombing, the reported 1,500 buried under the rubble of what was once their homes, the thousands injured, some being operated on without anaesthetic in hospitals which are under Israeli bombardment, and those who have been left orphaned

by Western sponsored Israeli bombs.

I don’t believe we need prioritise a flag-waving exercise with politicians and members of Muslim and Jewish communities.

The powerful message we urgently need to send is to our government, to call for an immediate ceasefire before any more innocent children lose their lives.

- Paul Flynn, Belconnen

Two-state solution never on the table

I am sure every resident of the ACT agrees with Bill Stefaniak when he says that hate has no place in our city. I would remind him that the last Coalition government attempted to remove (continued page 22) canberradaily.com.au

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Section 18C from the Racial Discrimination Act. The then Liberal Attorney-General infamously said everyone has the right to be a bigot.

The large demonstrations calling for a cease-fire are not organised by left-leaning useful idiots supporting Hamas ... These are just ordinary folk wanting to see an end to bloodshed.

Hamas only has control of the civil administration of the Gaza Strip because of support from Israel, the occupying power under international law. Benjamin Netanyahu admits this and concedes that it was a terrible mistake.

With Hamas controlling Gaza and the Palestinian Authority administering the West Bank, a two-state solution was never going to be on the table, and settler land seizures could continue. Israel always had the ability to enter Gaza and enforce its policies. Armoured bulldozers and tanks would regularly enter Gaza and destroy all houses owned by the extended families of suicide bombers. They could have done the same to any tunnel construction detected by intelligence sources long before the current war began.

Bill is also right to support a two-state solution. The population of Israel is 9.5 million and over 20 per cent are Arabs, Christian and Muslim. The Arab population of the Occupied Territories is 5.3 million. Israel cannot absorb such numbers and remain a democracy - especially as the Arab population is growing at a far faster rate than it Jewish citizens. Mass expulsions are not possible as in the past. The world is watching and will no longer welcome all refugees.

Getting Israel to accept a new neighbour will be a very difficult ask, but it must happen.

- Noel Baxendell, Holt

Discontinuance of protection

I congratulate Bill Stefaniak on his second column on the IsraelHamas crisis; however, I take issue with his comments about the West Bank settlements. If anything, these are on “disputed” land, not “occupied” land. If we look at the Old Testament, Israel was much larger than its current borders would suggest.

In my recent letter (CW 2 November), I used a quote by Golda Meir (paraphrased by Benjamin Netanyahu), “If the Arabs put down their weapons today, there would be no more violence. If the Jews put down their weapons today, there would be no more Israel” and this, along with other slogans used recently, moves me to supporting a onestate solution.

On the matter of International Law, Israel has been adhering 100 per cent to Article 19 of the Geneva Conventions which “also considers the discontinuance of protection of hospitals. If a decision is made to attack a hospital, international humanitarian law requires advanced warning to that hospital. If the hospital fails to heed the warning, the subsequent attack on that hospital must adhere to the principles of precaution and proportionality” as well as “A building ceases to be a hospital when it is used as a base to launch rockets”. Under these circumstances, a building is transformed from “hospital” to “legitimate military target”.

If Israel was to accept a ceasefire of any duration, Hamas would just use this time to regroup. Israel should not agree until Hamas has been removed and the Palestinians of Gaza are truly free to vote in what should be genuinely “free and fair” elections for a civilian government. (continued page 24) canberradaily.com.au

to the editor (from page 22) I also congratulate Athol Morris (CW 16 November) on his informative letter. He notes “there was not and never has been a people called the ‘Palestinians’ until the 1980s”. I thought it might have been a little earlier, though, having read comments elsewhere that it may have been the early 20th Century.

- Paul Myers, Karabar NSW

Words will go unheeded

In his column ‘No place for hate in Australia’ (CW 16 November), Bill Stefaniak presents us with some good old-fashioned common sense. He praises where praise

is due, and condemns when condemnation is deserved. He recognises that not all Palestinians are Hamas, and not all Hamas members are “narrow-minded Jihadists”.

Mr Stefaniak also recognises the “evil influence” of Iran (which is also siding with Russia in the murderous Ukraine war). Finally, he recognises that the ordinary people of Israel and Palestine need to reject these extremists; and that Israel needs to withdraw its armed and dangerous settlers from the West Bank before there can be a lasting peace. It’s just a pity that his words won’t be read or heeded by those who should read and heed them.

- Douglas Mackenzie, Deakin

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Hall Village Christmas Fair Head to Hall Showground for a fun filled day on Saturday 25 November 10am-3pm. Wander through the artisan Christmas market with over 100 vendors, grab lunch from one of the tasty food vans or cafes, enjoy live music and entertainment, Hall Axemen wood-chopping competition and demonstration, Hall Collectors Classic Cars on display, ACT Companion Dog Club dog display teams, Wham Glam Circus Man performances, Conor the Magician – and a visit from Santa, who arrives in style in a vintage classic! The Hall Village Christmas Fair is a not-for-profit community event created to support local small businesses, artisans and entertainers. This year’s event is sponsored by Hall Village Motors and Bartley Auto Repairs. Entry by gold coin donation. More info: find Hall Village Christmas Fair on Facebook.

Come and Try Dragon Boating Navmat Dragons invite you to experience the ultimate team sport of dragon boating on Lake Burley Griffin on Saturday 25 November 10am12pm at Little Burley Markets, Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes. Wear comfortable sports gear and shoes, hat, sun protection and bring a water bottle. If you can’t make it on the day, email us at membership@navmat.asn.au to arrange an alternative time. More info: revolutionise.com.au/navmatdb/home/ canberradaily.com.au

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Canberra Community Chorale will perform Requiem by Gabriel Fauré at Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest on Saturday 2 December 5pm. The concert, In Paradisum, will also include Last Verses, settings for choir and string ensemble of the final poems of D.H. Lawrence, Robert Herrick, Elinor Wylie, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Thomas Hardy by the Chorale’s musical director Dan Walker. Tickets: $40, $35 concession, $20 student, under 15 years free, available from Trybooking. Light refreshments included. New choir members welcome. More info: email secretary.ccchorale@gmail.com

Reflections on the Disability Royal Commission Join the ACT Human Rights Commission at a free community forum on the recent Disability Royal Commission, on 7 December 12.30-2pm (refreshments served from 12 noon), Reception area, ACT Legislative Assembly, 196 London Cct. Hear from speakers: Kate Eastman, AM SC, Senior Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission; and a panel discussion facilitated by Dr Penelope Mathew, President and Human Rights Commissioner of the ACT Human Rights Commission, with chair of the ACT Disability Reference group, Renée Heaton, Advocacy for Inclusion head of policy, Craig Wallace, and Dr Julie Carr. Free tickets via Eventbrite to attend in person, or watch via livestream (no ticket required). More info: humanrightsmedia@act.gov.au

Friends of Ireland Christmas You are invited to our Friends of Ireland Irish Cultural Christmas at the Canberra Irish Club on Wednesday 6 December 6.30-10pm. Fare will be traditional two-course dinner, music, dance and raffle hampers. Tickets $55 (+bf). Bookings close 3 December via trybooking.com/CNFFQ. More info: email janiceflaherty@bigpond.com

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VIEW Club Weston Creek: The next meeting is our Christmas get-together on Tuesday 5 December 11.30am at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden. Cost: $38 including a two-course meal. The Heart and Soul Choir will join us for some festive singing. RSVP to Barbara on 0408 864 616 by Thursday 30 November.

Friends of ANBG Thursday Talks On 30 November 12.30-1.30pm at ANBG Theatrette, Dr Roger Farrow presents ‘Three years on from the 2023 mega-fires: The course of recovery of the vegetation in Morton and Tallaganda National Parks’.

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Kangara Waters Christmas Market Join us at Kangara Waters Retirement Village, 2 Joy Cummings Place, Belconnen for our annual Christmas Market on Saturday 2 December 8.30am-12.30pm. Stalls will feature handmade gifts, including patchwork, porcelain art, knitting, cards and artwork, jewellery, paper craft, bags, homemade cakes, biscuits and Christmas treats. EFTPOS facility available on most stalls. Visit our café for coffee, breakfast, morning tea or lunch.

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SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUN 21

You’ll gain the motivation to enjoy this busy week. Be adaptable with domestic or family matters to avoid feeling stuck. Monday’s full moon points to changes in a relationship if you were born in November; and a fresh daily schedule for others.

This is a good time to invest in your career, as Monday’s full moon brings new opportunities your way. Many Geminis will be starting a fresh daily or health routine now, so consider logistics and avoid misunderstandings. You’ll enjoy a reunion.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20

CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 22

While you’ll enjoy reminiscing with someone this could also paradoxically be a good time to let some past events go, especially those that may be preoccupying you or holding you back. Avoid overspending and impulsiveness.

Monday’s full moon signals the chance to create more stability and to anchor matters that have been up in the air, especially regarding family, shared resources, finances or a creative project. Be sure to do adequate research in the process.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

LEO JUL 23 – AUG 23

Avoid pushing for results; they’ll come as Monday’s full moon kickstarts a more communicative phase, so that where you have been lacking in direction, you’ll make more sense of events, especially at home, in your personal life and in your career.

A change of pace towards Monday’s full moon could open doors, especially if events arising are the result of good planning.

A decision to do with your home or environment is key to a successful new phase, although negotiations will be needed.

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23

A fresh chapter is about to begin within your immediate environment, neighbourhood or general circumstances due to travel.

You’ll gain more stability about where you stand in life and your priorities, but must be open to change in the present.

Key talks produce a refreshing new chapter, especially if you’re flexible with people in your environment or enjoy a change of scenery. A change in your usual routine could provide stability, even if you need to plan ahead. You’ll enjoy a reunion.

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23

Monday’s full moon will stimulate fresh discussions to do with contracts, paperwork, agreements or finances. It’s vital to get your facts right, especially if you’re making financial decisions. A group, friend or organisation will have a bearing on your decisions.

A fresh chapter concerning people you must share space or duties with will involve discussions to do with finances, shared resources and common ground. A fresh agreement could be on the cards but you must be prepared to negotiate and discuss options.

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22

The festive season is beginning early, and so it’s important you pace yourself to avoid overindulgence and overspending, especially this weekend and on Monday. You’re likely to gain fresh direction regarding a business or personal partner.

Monday’s full moon will spotlight shared responsibilities, enabling you to make decisions. A personal, family or creative venture will require tact and diplomacy to avoid a Mexican stand-off, so be sure to brush up your negotiation skills.

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Summer nourishment

With summer just around the corner, Chef Mel Alafaci’s new Eat Yourself Sexy cookbook shows us how to prepare healthy, nourishing meals that are as delectable as they are visually stunning.

Aburi salmon stack Serves: 1 80-100g raw salmon, finely chopped or sliced 1 Tbsp teriyaki or oyster sauce 1 cup broccoli chopped finely until it resembles rice 2-3 Tbsp prepared sushi rice or use cauliflower rice instead 50ml kewpie mayo mixed with 50 ml water and three drops sesame oil

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Dress the broccoli rice and sushi rice with the mayo, water and sesame oil and mix to form a lovely slaw.

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Brush or mix the raw salmon in the teriyaki or oyster sauce and then

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Few things test familial ties like the death of a matriarch or patriarch; some band together while others fall apart around tensions of inheritance.

Rivalries and cruelties of epic proportions are captured in King Lear as siblings struggle for power, when the tragic tale comes to The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 29 November–3 December.

The family tensions and fallout occur while the head of the family is still alive in the classic Shakespearean text. King Lear, or Queen Lear in this rendition, is ageing, deteriorating, and tired of the role when they decide to abdicate.

“What they don’t recognise is that in resigning, they relinquish their status. This is someone no one has said no to and who makes some catastrophic errors that end up in a cataclysmic civil war of the worst kind,” says Karen Vickery, who plays King Lear.

Dividing their kingdom between their daughters, Goneril and Regan, leaving the favourite daughter, Cordelia, with nothing, is just the start of the family’s downfall.

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very nice people, they’re in it for themselves and their husbands. They’re delighted that they have this power, but their aggression and maliciousness is slowly revealed throughout the play,” says Nathasha Vickery, who plays Regan.

Relating the classic tale to modern-day power families, Karen says it showcases how extraordinary power can easily corrupt people, particularly when there is wealth or a prominent position a person feels they have been preparing for or over which they may have to fight siblings.

“It brings out something very nasty in people …

I think it also shines a light on how we treat the older generation,” says Natasha.

“When you feel that old people are losing their grip while still in power, the kind of jockeying that goes on behind the scenes. They’re all there, present in the play,” agrees Karen.

Switching the titular character from a male role to a female, an exciting move from director Joel Horwood, portrays Lear in a new light.

“There’s a way in which certain kinds of irascibility and certain behaviours we come to

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King Lear brings chaos and tragedy to The Q

Natasha Vickery (left) and Karen Vickery star in King Lear at The Q in Queanbeyan, 29 November–3 December.

sort of tolerate in powerful men of a certain age, I think when it’s played by a woman of a certain age, it is seen for what it is,” says Karen. “It is quite unforgiving.”

Extended story on canberradaily.com.au See King Lear at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 29 November–3 December; theq.net.au - Jessica Cordwell

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If a picture paints a thousand words, then the National Archives of Australia’s (NAA) impressive collection of over 11 million images has an endless number of stories to tell. Narrowing the viewpoint Focus: Australian government photographers invites audiences to glimpse the story of us through the lens of government department media.

Continuing at the NAA until 10 June 2024, the exhibition tells the story of 18 photographers. The images on display show their strengths through a small collection gathered during their time with the Department of Information, Australian News and Information Bureau, or the Australian Information Service.

From 1939 to 1996, photographers were employed by government agencies and tasked to take photos for collections, from advertising to documentation. These images captured our

culture as it was and as it evolved, the Australian people of the day, employment, and events, as well as our landscape, fauna and flora.

“Now, in the digital age, if you want to know something about a country or a city, you google it, it is easy to find the information. Back then, people in the world, they might have just thought it was all rural kangaroos jumping down the street sort of picture,” says Emily Catt, lead curator of Focus: Australian government photographers.

In a bid to better educate people here and overseas on what the Australian people and country were like, photographers were hired. Ms Catt says as part of the war effort, photographers were sent to the Pacific to photograph soldiers to showcase them to the Australian people.

Returning home, these photographers started recording Australia and building the pictorial library we have now.

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The story of Australia in Focus at the National Archives Emily Catt, lead curator of Focus: Australian government photographers at the National Archives of Australia.

“In the way you might see a library catalogue, it is broken down into these tiny, tiny themes. The really interesting thing is the photographers could have been really prescriptive, they’re told to go out and photograph a bridge or people on a boat, but they really played around with what they could do.”

Full story online at canberradaily.com.au Catch a glimpse of history in Focus: Australian government photographers at the National Archives of Australia until 10 June; naa.gov.au - Jessica Cordwell

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blonde young woman in a wheelchair wields a tennis racquet: ‘She’s reaching for the Stars… so why aren’t you?’ asks the poster, purportedly from the Ministry of Greater Efficiency for Disabled People.

And another, from the Department of Eugenics and Sterilisation, emulating Nazi propaganda, black Gothic script on a violent red background, calls for an end to the ‘suffering’ of Gary, who has muscular dystrophy and relies on a wheelchair, chillingly dismissing his career as a computer programmer, his 20-year marriage, or his ability to cook a mean chilli as ‘not relevant’.

These are some of the works in Canberra artist John Brookes’s new exhibition DISCRIMINATE, a challenging and satirical look at how media depicts people with disabilities, and reinforces limiting preconceptions.

Inspired by the German Dadaist John Heartfield, who created photomontages of Nazi propaganda to subvert it, Mr Brookes uses the style and design of propaganda posters from the two world wars, Communist China, and the Cold War to expose the prejudice many people with physical and mental disabilities face.

According to an UN report, mainstream media portrays people with disabilities as ‘victims’ (weak, needing extra support), ‘heroes’ (inspirational in how they conform to ableist society, but under pressure to over-achieve), or ‘villains’ (demonised for mental health issues). Mr Brookes encourages people – disabled or not – to be ‘discriminating’ (between right and wrong) in their outlook, rather than ‘discriminatory’ (against people).

While the posters are thought-provoking, even provocative, Mr Brookes emphasises that they are not intended to offend. In fact, he said, he showed the posters to focus groups, including people with disabilities, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

“All of them have said they think this is great; finally, somebody’s saying something which is not just complacent or pandering. Without exception, everybody has loved it. That gave me

validation. I’m not here to be controversial or upset people.”

Mr Brookes became an artist after a career in marketing in the public, government, commercial, and disability charity sectors, including for the London Police and the Royal National Institute of the Blind.

In the aftermath of 2016’s Cyclone Winston, Mr Brookes went to Fiji to volunteer. But he picked up a virus from the water that caused his organs to fail. The doctors gave him two days to live. He recovered, but his kidney and liver were permanently impaired.

That near-death experience caused him to reflect on life, and to resolve to follow his passion for art.

“When I got my disability in Fiji, it gave me a bit of a break, and a bit of a shake-up,” Mr Brookes said. “I kept thinking you’ve only got one life – do what you want to do, and hopefully something that’s a help to others as well.”

When he returned to Canberra, he started working with Belco Arts’ IGNITE program, a group of artists with disabilities.

“That got me interested in that particular area of the arts and thinking about how we get this across, because a lot of disability is not visible,” Mr Brookes said. “You don’t have to be in a wheelchair to be disabled.”

Mr Brookes set up Canberry Communications, a non-profit organisation that supports and advocates art projects for and about disenfranchised communities.

He has received the ACT Chief Minister’s Award for Inclusion for Excellence in Volunteer Support, and was nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mr Brookes has another exhibition, Dark Snow, at the Belconnen Community Gallery, looking at the effects of climate change through photographs of the Snowy Mountains. But his next exhibition, he says, will be “a mental break from the heavy stuff ”. Unconditional, opening next year, will be about the forms unconditional love can take, whether for another person, pets, or even one’s car.

DISCRIMINATE: Belconnen Arts Centre, opens 1 December 6pm; runs until 11 February 2024.

For more information, visit www.belcoarts.com.au/DISCRIMINATE/

time out Now showing The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (M)

In Panem, 64 years before the events of 2012’s The Hunger Games, young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) becomes a mentor in the 10th Annual Hunger Games in a bid to restore his family’s prosperity. Hunger Games co-creator Dean Casca Highbottom (Peter Dinklage) instructs the would-be mentors to concentrate on developing tributes to be entertaining, rather than winners, to increase viewership. Soon, Coriolanus is selected to mentor the rebellious folk singer Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) of District 12.

The original The Hunger Games film series made a break-out star of Jennifer Lawrence. JLaw’s Katniss Everdeen had a hero’s heart and adapted her hunting skills into the games while also learning to navigate the political landscape as well: Katniss branded herself to become more than

a competitor, but a symbol to win the hearts and minds of the voting public.

Lucy Gray is quite different in that, while a rebel, she is also a creative passivist, choosing to survive and influence her public through her art of song. Young Coriolanus starts off as a hopeful romantic, becoming more protective of his mentee from his side of the arena, while increasingly seeing to his own needs.

The design of these proto-games is retro, distinguishing themselves from their barbaric origins. While the characters’ ideologies and actions are set here to ripple decades into the franchise’s future, the movie’s last act rushes the characters’ development where another entry would have been more appropriate.

Verdict: A strong production with engaging characters, let down by a shoehorned fourth act. 3.5 stars.

- Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net Viewed at Dendy Cinemas.

Book talk Jeff Popple recommends three books to put under the tree this Christmas. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com The Year Of The Locust by Terry Hayes

Bantam, $34.99 Fans of bulky action thrillers will appreciate finding a copy of Terry Hayes’ The Year Of The Locust under their tree. It has been 10 years since Hayes’ bestselling I Am Pilgrim, but finally the follow-up novel is here, and it is well worth the wait. Moving from a vividly described desolate corner of Iran and Pakistan to a war-ravaged Afghanistan and a remote area of Russia, it is a briskly paced thriller with plenty of up-to-date military technology and a compelling plot that holds attention all the way to the totally unexpected ending. A good, light holiday read.

Saving Lieutenant Kennedy by Brett Mason

NewSouth, $34.99 More serious fare is provided by Brett Mason’s Saving Lieutenant Kennedy. This fascinating slice of military history recounts the rescue of the future American President, John F Kennedy, by an Australian ‘coast watcher’, Reg Evans, and his Solomon Islander scouts during the Pacific war. Kennedy’s torpedo boat had been rammed by a Japanese destroyer, killing two of the crew and leaving the rest clinging to wreckage. They eventually made it to an uninhabited island, where they were found by Evans, who ensured their rescue. Set against the broader context of World War II and Kennedy’s subsequent political career, it is an absorbing tale.

The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson

Faber, $24.99 Finally, fans of festive crime novels will like Peter Swanson’s highly entertaining The Christmas Guest.

This short novel is an enjoyable play on the classic country house murder mystery. When Ashley Smith, a lonely American studying in London, is invited to spend Christmas with her classmate’s family at their Cotswolds manor house, it seems like a perfect country idyll. But is there something strange about the family and their old rundown house, and the holiday does not go as expected. Told largely through Ashley’s diary extracts, this is a typically clever mystery by Swanson that will make for an ideal post-Christmas lunch read.

Canberra Weekly competition winners The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Skin Republic: K Hill, Gordon.

Haven candles: A Pralow, Turner; M Carswell, Torrens; B Curtin, Campbell.

Cat Person film passes: J Kartadinata, Lyneham; B Gloede, Mawson; M Fenning, Crace; J Young, Nicholls; R Murray, Lyneham.

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NOV MAY Brings together sculptures, drawings and other works within the national collection by female artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

LEGGO 24-26 SCOTT GALLERY

Sort out your NOV Christmas shopping with local and Australian-made art as the Gallery opens its doors with a special offer: spend $100 for the chance to win $2,500.

Scott Leggo Gallery, Kingston, 24-26 November; scottleggo.com

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AIRING OF THE QUILTS Braidwood’s NOV annual outdoor quilt display returns along with a vintage car show, market stalls, buskers, and more.

Braidwood NSW, 25-26 November; braidwoodquilters.com.au Find more listings at canberradaily.com.au To advertise here, contact Samantha on 0423 355 536 or samantha@canberradaily.com.au

National Gallery of Australia, 25 November–19 May; nga.gov.au MARKET 02 CHRISTMAS Kangara Waters crafters

Colours of the Forest at Humble House Gallery, 25 November–24 December.

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NOV DEC This solo

exhibition from Josephine Townsend explores the unique characteristics of different clays alongside techniques to create the colours and textures of forests. All are welcome to the opening on Saturday 25 November 2pm and Artist Talk on Saturday 2 December 12 noon.

Humble House Gallery, Fyshwick, 25 November–24 December; humblehouse.com.au

DEC have been busy creating wonders in patchwork, porcelain and yarn, jewellery and more, perfect for the festive season and gift giving.

Kangara Waters Retirement Village, Belconnen, Saturday 2 December 8.30am-12.30pm.

Experience Korean culture with the whole family at Korea Day Festival at Glebe Park, 2 December.

DAY FESTIVAL 02 KOREA The Korean Association

DEC audiences on a journey through theatre and magic with some of the world’s most renowned illusionists.

DEC of Canberra invites locals to the upcoming festival where you can experience the vibrant colours and sounds of Korea. Soak up Korean culture with live K-Pop music and dance performances, K-fashion experiences, K-food tastings, and K-play in this family fun day.

Canberra Theatre Centre, until 3 December; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

Glebe Park, Saturday 2 December 11am-3pm; facebook.com/ TheKoreanAssociationOfCanberra

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Thursday 14 December 7pm-9pm Smiths Alternative 76 Alinga Street, Civic www.lightbulbimprov.com canberradaily.com.au

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Are you ready to have a baby? Read this first A recent study published in the Medical Journal of Australia found that whilst around 70 per cent of women in Australia planned their pregnancies, less than one third of the 2,385 women surveyed consciously made any health-related changes prior to conception. Whilst the study didn’t review what health changes, if any, the dads made prior to conception, it’s safe to predict the number would be closer to zero.

Parents’ seemingly laissez-faire approach to preconception wellbeing is at odds with what science tells us. We know, for example, that the health of both parents at conception affects the health outcomes of not only their yet to be born children, but their children’s children as well.

Remarkably, parents-to-be hold the health of the next two generations of their family in their hands or, perhaps more accurately, in their cells.

When eggs meet sperm It takes around four months for any improvements in the mother’s health to affect the

cells that make up her eggs. The lifecycle of sperm is around 72 days, so for prospective dads, a minimum of three months of preparation is required for healthier sperm. Realistically, it would be better to give yourselves six to 12 months to embark on making changes. As we all know, making change is difficult. We often have false starts, and life often throws up challenges that can interrupt our best laid plans. Give yourself time to establish and then bed down the changes you’re wanting to make so you give yourself a realistic chance of allowing the impacts of your lifestyle changes to translate to improved egg and sperm quality.

Fertility boost Another benefit to improving your wellbeing prior to trying to have a baby is that you’re more likely to have an easier time of it when it comes to getting pregnant. If you’ve been trying to get pregnant without success, perhaps you could consider taking a break from trying to conceive

Consciously improving your health ahead of conception can positively benefit the next two generations.

for a few months and use that time to work on improving your nutrition, getting in more movement and exercise, and reducing your stress levels.

Remember, you don’t have to do this alone.

Work with a trusted health professional like a GP (especially one with an integrative approach) or naturopath. They will help you assess your current health, help you set achievable goals, and keep you accountable.

Loneliness in the workplace The impacts of the social phenomenon of loneliness are widely discussed, however, Dr Shea Fan, senior lecturer in management at RMIT University, says there is another phenomenon that is kept in the dark. Loneliness is rarely seen as a workplace phenomenon, although it’s one that many experience.

The feeling of loneliness within an organisation or workplace can have negative impacts such as absenteeism and reduced productivity. Dr Fan suggests that CEOs, remote workers and expatriates are particularly susceptible to feelings of loneliness.

“The role of a CEO and their associated power makes authentic workplace relationships rare,” says Dr Fan. “Remote work, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, created social isolation because opportunities for informal chats and face-to-face bonding are significantly reduced.”

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in the workplace is understanding your own social goals and bridging the gap, explains Dr Fan. For some, it may look like a handful of strong relationships; for others, it’s weaker, broader social networks.

“As an employee, you have a responsibility to be proactive and take charge of overcoming your loneliness by developing or expanding your repertoire of personal resources and taking advantage of opportunities,” says Dr Fan. While the onus is on personal proactive steps, organisations can and should contribute by creating positive workplace culture and practices.

“Organisations can offer a variety of social opportunities within or across organisational units to encourage employee socialisation …

These include mentoring programs, support programs, social events, coffee breaks, holiday celebrations and team-building activities.”

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Idyllic rural retreat Murrumbateman NSW 32 South Street Situated on 1.94 acres (7,870 sqm) at 32 South Street, Murrumbateman, you’ll find Capraville, a meticulous four-bedroom home, and Capra Cottage, a two-bedroom dwelling which can be used as a rental or a private guesthouse, retreat, or home business.

For agents David Alexander and George Southwell, their favourite features of the property are the meticulously maintained, updated four-bedroom home and modern yet rustic self-contained unit, plus eco-efficient features such as the 7.5kW solar system, and luxury amenities like the swim spa and infrared sauna.

Relax with family and friends in the expansive living areas, complemented by the stylish open-plan kitchen, and undercover outdoor entertaining area. There’s a productive vegetable garden and plenty of space for a few canberradaily.com.au

farm animals.

The agents describe the style of the property as a blend of contemporary flair and inherent warmth.

“The recently revamped kitchen and laundry contribute to the modern aesthetic, while the overall atmosphere is characterised by a harmonious balance between modern conveniences and country charm,” they say.

When it comes to location, they say Murrumbateman offers a quintessentially peaceful retreat, blending rural and urban life seamlessly. The township provides a serene country lifestyle while ensuring proximity to Canberra and Yass. Additionally, the tranquil vibes, excellent internet coverage, and convenient access to amenities contribute to the appeal of living in Murrumbateman.

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real estate recent sales 35 Sue Geh Circuit, Nicholls

$2,186,000 MARQ

30 Coolgardie Street, Dunlop

$920,000

LJ Hooker

48 Canning Street, Ainslie

$1,755,000 LJ Hooker

63/44 Macquarie Street, Barton

$915,000

Francis

4 Kaeppel Place, Isaacs

$1,610,000 LJ Hooker

67 Wheatley Street, Gowrie

$891,000

Ray White

2/35 Esperance Street, Red Hill

$1,450,000 Blackshaw

10 Bemm Place, Amaroo

$890,000

Stone

$1,430,000 VERV

23 Inglewood Street, Gungahlin

$880,000

Stone

$1,351,000 impact

20 Kingsbury Street, Gowrie

$860,000

Ray White

33 Lucy Beeton Crescent, Bonner

$1,285,000 LJ Hooker

41 Ashcroft Crescent, Monash

$860,000

Ray White

12 Heney Close, McKellar

$1,280,000 Blackshaw

23/20 Greenwood Street, Denman Prospect $852,000

Blackshaw

13/7-11 Broughton Place, Queanbeyan $692,500

REMAX

$1,172,500 Blackshaw

14 Crawford Crescent, Flynn

$825,000

LJ Hooker

23/16 Doonkuna Street, Braddon

$680,000

Ray White

$1,160,000 Blackshaw

56/21 Dawes Street, Kingston

$820,000

Purnell

12 Jandamarra Street, Ngunnawal

$680,000

suburbia

$1,100,000 HIVE

50/172 John Gorton Drive, Coombs

$815,000

Ray White

67/25 John Gorton Drive, Wright

$671,500

The Property Collective

74 Kalianna Street, Harrison

$1,088,000 Stone

4/82 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston

$795,000

Francis

66 Agnes Avenue, Crestwood

$660,000

LJ Hooker

6 Bow Place, Fadden

$1,049,000 Ray White

21 Lazarus Crescent, Queanbeyan

$785,000

The Property Collective

39 Beattie Crescent, Chisholm

$650,000

Ray White

6 Crofts Place, Spence

$1,045,000 Blackshaw

85 Beaurepaire Crescent, Holt

$780,000

Canberry

15/16 Eyre Street, Griffith

$640,000

Hayman Partners

7 Pring Place, Latham

$1,020,000 Ray White

507/352 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson $780,000

Ray White

1 Halliday Street, Googong

$620,000

New Door

11 Stan Ray Street, Gordon

$1,020,000 Ray White

10/49 Leahy Close, Narrabundah

$775,000

Purnell

93 Henry Williams Street, Bonner

$620,000

Canberry

62 Badenoch Crescent, Evatt

$1,010,000 LJ Hooker

17 Lavery Place, Monash

$768,000

Ray White

100/7 Irving Street, Phillip

$612,500

The Property Collective

39 Scholtens Street, Casey

$1,005,000 Stone

7 Kenneth Place, Karabar

$760,000

McNamee

39/7 Eldridge Crescent, Garran

$610,000

Blackshaw

109 Norman Fisher Circuit, Bruce

$1,000,000 Blackshaw

22/2 Clare Burton Crescent, Franklin $750,000

Stone

15/11 Irving St, Phillip

$595,000

Independent

$990,000

The Property Collective

6 Oman Place, Calwell

$740,000

MARQ

33/15 Andersch St, Casey

$581,000

Independent

Cream Residential

2 Fulford Place, Flynn

$730,000

The Property Collective

15/66 Paul Coe Cres, Ngunnawal

$580,000

Independent

Luton

60/40 Kings Canyon Street, Harrison $730,000

Canberry

34 Dallachy Place, Page

$580,000

LJ Hooker

LJ Hooker

33 Greenman Street, MacGregor

$730,000

Ray White

406/2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin

$580,000

LJ Hooker

The Property Collective

426 Antill Street, Watson

$725,000

Canberry

1308/6 Grazier Lane, Belconnen

$542,500

Independent

Purnell

1/23 May Maxwell Crescent, Gilmore $725,000

Ray White

258/15 Irving Street, Phillip

$516,500

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Blackshaw

67 Alice Jackson Crescent, Gilmore

$720,000

Blackshaw

97/13-15 Sturt Avenue, Griffith

$490,000

Confidence

Ray White

19/17 Nevertire Street, Lawson

$710,000

Town Residential

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

19 Sherlock Street, Kaleen 4 Patrick Shaw Street, Casey

24 Harold White Avenue, Coombs 8 Mowle Place, Weetangera 9 Morrow Street, Dunlop

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$2,186,000 35 Sue Geh Circuit, Nicholls MARQ

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Our relaxed, contemporary retirement village makes it easy for you to make the most of every day. Ditch the mower and enjoy the social community, neighbours you know, and your own home without the time-consuming maintenance. We’ll even change the lightbulbs.

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For your day-to-day needs, Bellerive’s conveniently located close to the Canberra Hospital and the heart of Woden, home to Westfield, the bus interchange and many of Canberra’s premier clubs.

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15 Burnie Street, Lyons ACT 2606 www.bellerivevillage.com.au

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Two Bedroom Home $675,000 It’s more than a home, it’s a community Located in the heart of Deakin, just 300m from the shops and close to medical facilities, The Grange retirement village offers you independent living in your own private home without the hassle of the building maintenance, and the security of knowing staff are onsite 24 hours a day in case of an emergency.

Join the vibrant and welcoming community where you can live life your way. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the private dining room. Take part in the many social activities or interest groups in the village.

Keep fit at one of the regular exercise classes, the indoor pool or the many walking tracks nearby including Red Hill. Indulge your passion for culture at the many museums and galleries close by.

Call 02 6282 1782 to book a private tour

This beautifully renovated 2-bedroom home in the heart of Deakin includes: •

Open plan living, dining and kitchen with granite benchtops room opening onto a good-sized balcony

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Large master bedroom with plenty of storage

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Bathroom with a 2-way toilet

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Reverse cycle air-conditioning and heating

•

Good sized internal laundry with dryer

•

New paint and carpet throughout

Note: images are of a similar home

Call 02 6282 1782 to find out more www.thegrangedeakin.com.au

Planning to downsize?

OVER 70% SOLD

Brand new 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments selling now.

We believe a home is more than just bricks and mortar. It’s a place where you feel you belong. At Marigal Gardens, you’ll enjoy access to great facilities and feel part of an already established and thriving community, exclusive to over 55s. Where family and friends are always welcome.

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

generous open plan living areas designed to be practical and inviting

•

well-appointed kitchens with all the modern conveniences

•

reverse cycle air-conditioning

•

double glazing

•

abundant light and ingenious use of space

•

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

•

internal access to a secure car space

•

24-hour emergency assistance at the push of a button.

Experience convenient and comfortable living, many with breathtaking views, in your choice of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments at Marigal Gardens.

Display Suite open. Book a private tour or join us at our Open for Inspections every Wednesday, 10am to 2pm.

21 Snodgrass Crescent, Kambah ACT 2902 P: 1300 884 784 | www.marigalgardens.com.au Renders are for illustrative purposes only. Details are correct at time of printing and subject to change. August 2023.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

= AUCTION Lots 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 & 13

WILLOW ACRES ESTATE

AUCTION

7 Lots for Auction, Cowra NSW

DATE: Friday 1st December 2023 TIME: 11:00am

Sizes ranging from 5 acres to 8.5 acres

LOCATION: Cowra Golf Club, Mees St, Cowra NSW 2794

Creek frontage Formed road access to each block

AUCTION

19 Pudman Street, Boorowa NSW

DATE: Saturday 25th November 2023 TIME: 11:00am LOCATION: On-Site

4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car Renovated kitchen with modern appliances Combined outdoor/indoor area games room Salt water swimming pool perfect for the summer months Full sized tennis court Set on a large 4047sqm* block with subdivision potential STCA

Power available 3.5 hours to Sydney and 2 hours to Canberra.

A very rare opportunity to purchase land in a rural setting. Willow Acres provides the perfect location to build your dream home with plenty of room for the family and maybe some sheep or a horse to ride.

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

AGENTS: David Fagan - 0418 208 021 Andrew Molloy - 0427 426 888

FLEMINGSPROPERTYSERVICES.COM *Approximately

Designed to look after the whole family with an array of indoor and outdoor living spaces.

AGENTS: Justin Fleming - 0429 820 389 Amanda Serafin - 0421 459 157

FLEMINGSPROPERTYSERVICES.COM *Approximately

redbrickproperties.com.au $500 donated to OZHARVEST Canberra when a new landlord signs up for Property Manager in November 2023* *Terms and Conditions Apply

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49 Bavarde Avenue Batemans Bay

Build The Dream – Fantastic views over the Golf course!

This property is in a great location, close to the CBD, Marina, and local clubs, with the ever-changing view of the golf course and the bay. There is currently a small cottage in need of some TLC. The land is zoned R3medium density. Current owners have had DA plans approved for a new 4-bedroom home. Declared Reserve of $570,000

2

1

575sqm

Auction Saturday 2nd December at 12pm Onsite View Saturday 25th Nov 11.00-11.30am Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 property.ljhooker.com.au/1203f8f

62 Ridge Street Catalina

Presents as new!

This home flows seamlessly from the street into the well-designed living areas featuring an open-plan living area and a separate media room. The living space opens onto the covered deck area through 3 panel stacker doors creating blended indoor/outdoor living for seamless entertaining options.

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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601sqm

For Sale $949,000 View Saturday 25th Nov 12.00-12.30pm Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 property.ljhooker.com.au/11g2f8f

batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455

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Bathroom Renovations

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Bathrooms & Kitchens

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Car Detailing

74

Carpenters & Joiners

75

Cleaning Service

75

Commercial Cleaning

75

Concreting & Related

75

Decks

75

Electrical

75

Engineering Services

75

Fencing

75

Gardening

76

Gutter Cleaning

76

Handyperson

76

Home Renovations

76

Landscaping & Design

76

Lawns & Turf

76

Locksmiths

76

Mechanics

76

Painting

76

Plastering & Painting

77

Plumbing & Gasfitting

77

Roofing

78

Rubbish Removals

78

Solar

78

Solar Cleaning

78

Tiling

78

Upholstery

79

ARC AU35206

Enviro Trees Arboricultural Solutions

UPGRADE & SAVE with the ACT Sustainable Household Scheme Replace your inefficient heating & replace it with efficient reverse cycle air-conditioning • • • •

• • • • •

0488 009 293

10 year interest FREE loan Borrow up to $15,000 Concession Card rebates available Terms and conditions apply

COMPLETE TREE SERVICES Expertise in safety, pruning, form, function, and tidiness

INTEREST FREE LOAN UP TO 10 YEARS

Call IAN 0412 028 245 for advice and free quote

HELPFUL . EXPERT . INSURED

Talk to one of our Energy Specialists today!

Call 02 6280 0994 energypeople.com.au

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Work performed by licensed contractors

30+ years building experience No job Too Small Decks - Pergolas - General Maintenance Painting - Tiling - Plastering

Up to 10 Year Interest-free

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

Richard Brennan 0412 161 312 rb.carpentry@iinet.net.au

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS POOL RENOVATIONS AND GENERAL TILING

Arctick AU No AU36157 | Lic 271472C

Putting Quality First For Over 15 Years

4.9 star 1000+ Reviews

Exclusive finance partner

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liance Clim Al

Call 0480 099 204

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- Licensed & Insured, - Lifetime WorkmanshipWarranty - 100% Service Satisfaction Guarantee

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Tree Pruning Tree Removals Stump Grinding Qualified Arborist Full Insurance

ABN: 98 240 579 704

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ARBORIST

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Arborist

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

CWM0009

Air Conditioning/Heating

Contact the trades & services team 6175 8827 jen@newstimemedia.com.au

• Heating & Cooling • Refrigeration • Appliance Repairs

ABN: 62973049707

Quality renovations for your home

Pensioner discount

02 6140 3273

mark@blissaircon.com.au

Complete Project Management All Trades Free Quotes

Rob: 0412 017 832 | Shane: 0412 942 041 email: downie100@ozemail.com.au www.dcbathrooms.net

AU57432

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Whether you are fully renovating your dream ensuite or adding a new bathroom, Chris brings two decades of industry experience and quality tradesmanship to your next personalised bathroom renovation.

Call Chris today on 0412 938 682 for an expert consultation.

ABN 24 630 602 256

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

DIRTY TILES/GROUT NEW IN NO TIME • Bathroom & laundry renovations • Project management • plumbing • Installations • blocked drains • Leaking taps & toilets • gasfitting • Hot water units • drainage

Mark Summerfield LICENSED PLUMBER

0431 882 229

mark@renewplumbingandbathrooms.com.au www.renewplumbingandbathrooms.com.au ABN 53 193 697 032 LIC NO 200015959

Barry Richards Ceramic Tiling Bathroom Renovations, Leaking Showers Small Jobs, For All Your Tiling Needs PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE

WHO WE ARE Precision. Punctuality.

Professionalism.

SERVICES

• • • •

Tile & Grout cleaning experts Detect/Fix leaking showers Stone & Slate sealing Pressure & Acid wash cleaning services

• • • •

Grout/Colour matching & advice All products used by us are Mould and mildew resistant 12 years warranty 10% pensioner discount

CALL BRENT FOR FREE QUOTES & INSPECTION

0416 910 119 • 0452 538 503

STOP LEAKING SHOWERS

P: 0435 015 647 E: barric666@aol.com www.barryrichardsceramictiling.com.au ABN 609 0723 0907

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Quality Work, Great Rates

ALL ASPECTS OF TILING WATERPROOFING AND WETSEALING SWIMMING POOL TILE INSTALLATION Contact Number:

0439 238 780 / 0423 955 239

actsafecontractors.com

Our expertise in home renovations means we can guide you through the entire renovation process - from design to interior demolition, construction and completion

Ph: 02 5112 2969

ABN: 75257 19677

www.tradewiserenovations.com.au

CAR DETAILING

ADVANCED CAR DETAILING

Buff and Polishing Interior Detailing

Pre-Sale Detailing All Work Guaranteed

EST. 25 YRS.

1/17 Strangways St, Curtin ACT 2605 BEHIND SHELL SERVICE STATION

CALL RICK TODAY ON

(02) 6285 4145

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CONCRETING & RELATED

ENGINEERING SERVICES

D CONCRE TING ‘The The Concreting Specialist Specialist’

Canberra Engineering & Building Integrity Solutions

– ALL RESIDENTIAL & DOMESTIC WORK –

✓ Building Defects & Cracks Solutions & Rectifications ✓ Engineering Design & Certification | Plans ✓ Reports incl Costings | Building | Structural | Civil ✓ Waterproofing | Damage Control & Assessment ✓ Retrospective Development & Building Applications

Garage or Home Slabs · Driveways · Paths · Repairs

FAST

EXPERIENCED SERVICE!

GARDEN & LANDSCAPING

Entry Upgrades • Pergolas & Vergolas Door Installation • Decks Renovations & Extensions Residential Structural Modifications

FOR FRIENDLY SERVICE AND ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

From Concept to Completion; Your Vision, Our Expert Touch 0417 400 245 0484 094 278 alphafitcarpentry@gmail.com

DECKS

CWM10327AB

Call DANIEL 0431 311 746 6292 2073

RENO DECKS

• Colourbond fence • Aluminium Slats • Timber • Chainmesh • Security

Monarch Window Cleaning Services

220

$

Window Cleaning From Average 3 BR Home + Free Flyscreen & Tracks Clean

P 6259 3200 / 6241 0857 M 0407 263 812 www.monarchcleaningservices.com.au

ABN 29 073 101 768

COMMERCIAL CLEANING

Monarch Cleaning Services Covid Prevention Cleaning | Approved Australian Products Staff Security Clearances for Government Leased Buildings

Corporate Offices • Childcare Centres • Aged Care Facilities

P 6259 3200 / 6241 0857 M 0407 263 812 www.monarchcleaningservices.com.au ABN 29 073 101 768

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SPRING IS HERE Timber Decks & Pergolas METAL PERGOLAS has you covered!

Call BrendAn 0407 763 597

LIDO’S FENCING | ACT + Canberra Region

ELECTRICAL

Domestic, Rural & Commercial, Colourbond, Palings, Pool Fencing Fencing that’s Guaranteed 30 years of experience.

PRIME ONE ELECTRICAL

Contact Jimmy Lidden to organise your free quote:

small job specialist LED light upgrades meterboard/switchboard upgrades

www.lidosfencing.com.au info@lidosfencing.com.au 0408 645 832

smoke detector service installations reports extra power • points • lights

PhoneDANIEL Daniel ON on 0418 0418 419 419 383 orEMAIL emailPRIME1Q@OUTLOOK.COM prime1q@outlook.com PHONE Phone Daniel on 0418 419383 383ORor email prime1q @outlook.com ACT license No. 2018491

0431 251 882

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CANBERRA FENCING CONTRACTORS

BH CARPENTRY ACT

FREE QUOTE

• Glass • Modular walls • Concrete sleeper walls • All fabricated works

Call us today for an obligation-free quote.

CWM10402AA

CLEANING SERVICE

0460 922 044 don@cebis.com.au www.cebis.com.au

Whether you need an old fence repaired, spruced up or if it’s time for a new fence…

0431 163 015 renodecks1@gmail.com

0404 490 460

BE MIE Aust CPEng NER 95978

FENCING

FRIENDLY | RELIABLE | LICENSED

• Renovation & Repairs • All Home Improvements incl. Plastering • Decks & Pergolas • Extensions • Fully Qualified

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Donald G Thomas

✓ Pergolas ✓ Renovations ✓ Painting ✓ Bathrooms ✓ Kitchens

CARPENTER Call or Email Daniel teksaw@yahoo.com.au

Prompt Service & Response | Seniors Discount Apply

CWM0467

• • • •

EFFICIENT

GLENN’S BRUSH FENCING REPAIRS OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

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BEFORE

AFTER

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REECIE M’OWEN

Even the magpies think it’s real...

• Synthetic grass stays green all year round • Easy low maintenance & water free • Family owned business with 14 years experience • Landscaping & paving services available • Australian made product

Free Quotes

CWM00349AC

Peter 0499 849 008

ABN 26 425 870 558

HANDYPERSON Quality

Work

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Baya’s Backyard

Paintin� � Plasterin�

Garden & Tree Services

Flat Pack Furniture

• Mowing / Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Pruning / Odd jobs • Tree Services • Rubbish Removal • Small landscaping

Free Quote

Ph/Fax: 6241 9413 Mob: 0413 088 908

General Repairs

... and more

Call Patrick

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www.highsecuritylocksmiths.com.au

CWM0116

(02) 6280 9901

|

Proud installer of

daylight_artistry

Kaushik Makwana

Garden Cleanup Qualified Horticulturist Rubbish Removal CALL: 0430 582 821 Gutter Cleaning Free no obligation quotes Regular Maintenance Fully insured Customer service from a Commercial or Domestic company you can trust

A WELL MAINTAINED GARDEN ADDS VALUE TO A PROPERTY

C U LT U R E D G A R D E N S Garden Care and Maintenance Pruning / Garden Cleanups Lawn Mowing / Hedge Trimming High Pressure Cleaning

GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE RENOVATIONS AND EXCAVATION Qualified structural horticulturist Prompt, reliable service FREE QUOTE & ESTIMATE Call / text SCOTT snd horticultural services Ph: 0421482501 Email: sndhort@hotmail.com ABN 92048607134

Commercial/Domestic • Fully Insured • Horticulturalist

www.culturedgardens.com.au

CG

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Monteleone Car Works & Metal Fabrication Mechanical | Metal Fabrication | Mobile Welding Tyres | Brakes | ACT/NSW Regos | & more

Ph: 02 6241 0222 Mobile: 0438 469 138

Unit 6, 91-93 Grimwade Street Mitchell

CWM1051

CWM0352

We create ART with daylight!

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

EZY PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Mowing & Edging Pruning & Mulching Hedge Trimming Weed Control Fertilisation

Locks changed & keyed the same ‘Locked out’ service Dead locks & window locks supplied & fitted Keys made to locks & locks repaired Screen door locks, repaired and replaced Servicing domestic & commercial clients

MECHANICS

Lawn Mowing•Pruning•Trimming•Weeding•Rubbish removal Gutter cleaning•Mulching •All maintenance Fully equipped INSURED-Guaranteed.

Well presented after completion.

WE MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU

Over 30 years experience securing the Canberra Community

Phone: 0458 786 727

Premier Dealer for

For ALL your gardening needs.

Covering all suburbs.

0449 898 527

The synthetic grass solution

Master licence #17501928 Seniors discounts

SKYLIGHTS

10% Pensioner discounts

Keeping it green.com.au LOCKSMITHS

Roo� Paintin�

HOME RENOVATIONS

Al Gardner

Call David 0410 682 457 Or Nancy 0410 081 771 CW0348

Affordable Rate | Reliable Southside Specials Available

CWM0128

All Sorts General Yard & House Maintenance Gutter Solar Panel Cleaning Rubbish Removal

GARDEN MAINTENANCE – MOWING MULCHING – PRUNING – HEDGING SMALL TREE REMOVAL MINOR LANDSCAPING & PAVING PAVING REPAIRS – DECK & PAVER RESEALS PRESSURE WASHING RUBBISH & GREEN WASTE REMOVAL

Regular or One Off Options Available Call Reece 0422 761 238 pickandshovel5@hotmail.com

LAWNS & TURF

CWM0231

GARDENING

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PAINTING

LICENSED & INSURED INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING PLASTER & RENDER REPAIRS Contact Hayden on 0481 881 416 info@aprocanberrapainting.com.au www.aprocanberrapainting.com.au 89% of readers will use a tradie in the next 12 months. Be seen when they look for you! Call Jen on 6175 8813 or email jen@newstimemedia.com.au canberradaily.com.au

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PAINTING

CANBERRA’S LEADING PAINTING EXPERTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

MONET PAINTING

Exterior e l b a t a e Unpbecial! Painting from s fer! f o $1300 (INCLUDES FASCIA, GUTTER, EVES AND DOWNPIPES) 2 COAT APPLICATION QUALITY PAINTS

Dulux O N LY

$300 /ROOM

Taqwa

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

Painting

With 10 years experience, we’re the ones you’ve been looking for.

NO HOT WATER?

Seniors discount available.

0451 031 550 | info@taqwapainting.com.au ABN: 39617453237

CHOICE PAINTING AND DECORATING Full-Service Painting and Decorating 30 years of business experience Cover all aspects of painting Interior / Exterior / Colour Consulting •Fully Insured •Free Quotes •Work Guaranteed Contact: Ibrahim - Phone: 0411 837 788 Email: boutrosbob@hotmail.com ABN : 17 367 309 467

Call us for fast and reliable hot water repairs and replacement.

Express replacement service Systems to suit all needs 24/7 emergency service

6280 0994

energypeople.com.au Work performed by licensed contractors.

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PAINTING

PLASTERING & PAINTING

A L L H A N DYM A N S E RV I C E S ALL WORK GUARANTEED

$100 OFF

CALL 0417 255 869 FOR A

free ONTHESPOT QUOTE

BONZA PAINTING • Internal Paintings Services • External Paintings Services • Residential & Commercial Painting Service • House Paintings Services • Over 15 years experience • Fully Insured Lic No 358952c

0405 588 540

DREW’S PAINTING SERVICES HOUSE PAINTING INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OUTSIDE PRESSURE CLEANING RUST REMOVAL REFERENCES PROVIDED ON REQUEST

PH: 0427 004 411 | E: drewburgin69@gmail.com

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Contact Sean for a Free Quote Sean Thompson Director 0431 403 465 cranky-and-sons@protonmail.com www.cranky-and-sons.com.au @crankynsons ABN: 28645386054 ACN: 645386054

89% 85% 95%

of our readers will seek trades and services of our readers read the advertisements each week

average pick-up rate

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CEILINGS, WALLS & CORNICES (MIN 3 ROOMS)

24/7 emergency services

Plumbing: • Installation • Repairs & Maintenance • Blocked drains • Water Heaters • Gas Fitting

Roofing: • All aspects of Colourbond & Tiled • Repairs & Maintenance • Gutter & Roof Cleaning • Tiling & Sealing

Call your local plumber Shane 0411 591 615 or email lucidplumbingandroofing@gmail.com

$80 OFF WHEN YOU QUOTE THIS AD ANY SERVICES

Taps And Toilets

*CONDITIONS APPLY

Hot Water/Solar Blocked Drains Gas Fitting Burst Pipes Bathroom Renovations Roofing/Guttering

Phone 0421 038 243 Web capitalpd.com.au Email: admin@capitalpd.com.au

• • • • • •

Local Professional Service Seniors Discount No Call Out Fee All Work Guaranteed Support Local Business 24/7 Emergency service

Plumbing Lic 2013728 ABN: 53193588524

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TAKE

PRIDE

ROOFING IN YOUR ROOF

PRIDE

IN YOUR ROOF

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING YOUR ROOF ORIS IN NEED OF REPAIR?

LEAKING OR IN

Call us for an obligation free quote:

NEED OF REPAIR?

• Roof repairs • New roofs

Call us for an obligation free quote: • Extensions • Roof repairs • Re-roofs • Re-roofs • Gutters cleaned • New roofs • Gutters cleaned • Ridge-capping • Extensions • Ridge-capping

YEARS EX FULLY PERIENCE INSURED Lic. No. 252 440C

0407 789 258 www.prideroofingcanberra.com.au

GENTLE & EFFECTIVE CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT, RUST & BIRD DROPPINGS ON SUN SOLAR PANELS. PH: 0427 004 411 E: drewburgin69@gmail.com

RUBBISH REMOVALS

0407 789 258

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HolyMess Pty Ltd

Skip Hire (2, 3, 4.5, 6, 8)m3 Google Service Rating

w w w. h o l y m e s s r e p a i r s . c o m. a u License: NSW 450570C ABN: 31666327813

ROOFING

ALPHA ROOFING CANBERRA

License number 190272C | ABN 91 605 427 816

Phone: 0412 571 575

Canberra and Surrounds

SOLAR

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Call Alex today 0475 000 528

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LOCAL TILING ACT All suburbs

Our services for both Metal and Tiled roofs include but are not limited to: • Leak Detection • Rebedding & & Repair Repointing • Guttering • New Roofs • Gutterguards • Roof Insulation • Fascias • General • Full roof ongoing roof restoration maintenance

Ph: 0473 536 741

Tile and Adhesive removal Timber and Concrete subfloor leveling Concrete Grinding Troy 0410 242 923 | troy@tilebusters.com.au

ABN 13 552 013 712

Your local roofing experts

• Roof maintenance both tile and colourbond • Roof leaks • Roof restorations • New roofs

TILING

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0489 925 595

TAKE

SOLAR CLEANING

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PLUMBING & GASFITTING

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WIN! HQ Fiction book packs

TILING

ALL-TILE REGROUTING

HQ Fiction has 4 rural fiction book packs to give away in this edition of Canberra Weekly. The pack includes the new releases Talk to the Heart and A Country Vet Christmas.

Family based business servicing Canberra & surrounds for over 25 years

A Country Vet Christmas is a heartwarming collection of five brand-new festive stories from favourite Australian authors about country vets, love and small-town Christmas charm.

FIVE STAR RATING

Why retile, when you can regrout?

Talk to the Heart is an emotional and uplifting story about overcoming your past from bestselling author Rachael Johns.

If you like your original tiles but have unsightly, discoloured grout line, Carl can provide a quick and affordable solution where no tiles are removed & seal leaking shower recesses.

Enter for a chance to win this month’s most sought-after women’s rural fiction title.

THAT’S TWO SERVICES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE

For more information on any of these titles, go to romance.com.au

All Silicon is mould & mildew resistant! Looks like you have retiled, and at a fraction of the cost!

Contact Carl or Tracie at All-Tile Regrouting for a free inspection & quote on 0427 617 365 | 0426 251 763 or email carle14@hotmail.com

UPHOLSTERY

Sometimes in today’s modern world we can forget the beauty in artisanal craftsmanship.

Get in touch to start your dream project today. ✓ Re-Upholstery & Restorations ✓ Custom-Made Furniture ✓ Commercial Fit-Outs ✓ Bedheads and Wall Upholstery Call or email us today!

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To enter, scan the QR code or visit canberradaily.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 1 December 2023 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person per giveaway. Entrants must be aged 18+.

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WIN! Tenor French film passes While working part-time as a food deliveryman, Antoine, an aspiring young rapper from the suburbs of Paris, meets Mrs Loyseau, an eminent teacher at the Paris Opéra. Stunned by the young man’s raw talent, she introduces him to the world of opera. As Antoine becomes one of Mrs Loyseau’s students, he hides his new dream from his friends and family, fearing that they won’t understand - this double life burdens him ... Somewhere in between the gilded and uptight Parisian upper-class, and the harsh yet free-spirited and familiar suburbs he grew up in, Antoine will have to find his own voice.

Tenor (CTC) in cinemas 7 December.

CW has 10 x Tenor in-season double passes to be won.

WIN! The Chelsea Detective S2 on DVD The glitz and glamour of London’s wealthiest neighbourhood masks a dark side that Chelsea local DI Max Arnold knows all too well. Killers lurk among the immaculate mansions and luxury stores, and it’s up to Max and his new partner, DS Layla Walsh, to expose them.

Behind Max’s everyman exterior lies an unparalleled perceptiveness, a mordant sense of humour, and a knack for understanding how people tick.

Newly transferred from the Exeter police, Layla fits right in with the team as they investigate a strangling at an art gallery, a suspicious death at an exclusive retirement home, a psychotherapist’s murder, and the killing of an entrepreneur.

CW has 5 x The Chelsea Detective Series 2 (M) on DVD (RRP $34.95) to be won.

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Woodbury Ridge is an exemplary, ecologically sensitive development, nestled in a tranquil rural setting on Canberra’s doorstep.

Construction is nearing completion and settlements are expected from February 2024.

With blocks ranging from 5,000sqm to 40HA, giving you the space you desire without sacrificing convenience.

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All the vibrant Sutton village amenities are within walking distance, including the amazing bakery, art gallery, pharmacy and school.

Come and inspect the new benchmark in rural residential living in the region and check out the peaceful, convenient lifestyle on offer at Woodbury Ridge.

Sutton is by far the best-connected NSW postcode in the region, being only 20 minutes to the City and even less to Gungahlin and Dickson.

Find out more by visiting our website or attending an inspection on Saturday from 2:00pm — 4:00pm Guise Street, Sutton, NSW 2620.

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Andrew Cook 0431 891 519

Ryan Broadhurst 0417 513 896

Kerri Gisik 0409 607 474

Dominic Johns 0481 211 767