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both established and emerging. This exhibition ost-of-living pressures, rising interest showcases their skills and explores their rates, the Voice referendum, and contributions to our social political discourse and climate change are serious concerns culture.” for many – but they have their lighter, Economic journalist Ross Gittins curated a more humorous sides, as the latest collection of cartoons showing how interest Behind the Lines exhibition of political cartoons at rates have affected the cost of living over the the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) last 40 years. shows. Other cartoons look at social progress for Behind the Lines 2023: All Fun and Games women, First Nations peoples, the King’s features 125 cartoons by 46 artists from across coronation, and Australia’s relations Australia, exploring the key political issues and with China and America. current affairs from Australia and abroad. One wall showcases the work of This year’s chosen artists, MoAD states, “deftly Fiona pinned tails onto many a Katauskas, a donkey in their biting satirical Sydney-based drawings, paintings, GIFs and There is no Guardian sculptures”. doubt many cartoonist, “At MoAD, we aim to of the works will chosen as enable and inspire audiences Political to explore how social and elicit a smile and Cartoonist of political conversations are a chuckle... This the Year “for her shaping Australia and equip exhibition asks fresh ink and them with the skills and ideas us to laugh – but watercolour pictures, to participate in our it also asks us to they gently draw the democracy,” said the reflect, discuss, viewer into her witty pieces Museum’s director, Stephanie of social commentary”. Bull. listen, and learn." They depict, for instance, “Behind the Lines does a support group for families just this, making it fun, of MPs who left politics to spend more time with accessible, and interesting to share and explore them; climate change and artificial intelligence what it means to live in a democracy like Australia.” joining the horsemen of the apocalypse; or a Ms Bull said MoAD was proud of the role it brief history of talking about the weather (small played capturing the art of political cartooning. talk in the 1960s, terror now). “Political cartoons are an important part of our “A lot of Australians,” Ms Katauskas said, “love democracy – they encourage debate and to talk about how this little plucky nation at the understanding,” she said. bottom of the world punches above its weight “Behind the Lines is a highlight on the MoAD – and sometimes that’s not always entirely true. calendar, it allows us to celebrate all cartoonists

Curator of Behind the Lines 2023, Alex Walton (left), with MoAD Board Chair Barrie Cassidy, Arts Minister Tony Burke, and Director Stephanie Bull in the exhibition space.

But in the case of political cartoonists, it is so true. “Ever since Bruce Petty broke the rules in the 1960s, Australia’s had a really great tradition of innovative, fantastic, and diverse range of illustration styles, of humour, that you won’t find in the UK and the US. “It is just the greatest joy and privilege to be

Judges acknowledged the work of Sydney-based Guardian cartoonist Fiona Katauskas for its heart, humour and diversity. Photos: Pew Pew Studio.

part of this absolutely fantastic exhibition.” A new section, Out of the frame, explores contemporary political cartoons in non-traditional media, such as animated GIFs, sculptures, T-shirts, and puppets. “They can reach new audiences who might not regularly encounter cartoons,” MoAD explains. “But they retain the wit and insightfulness of their more static two-dimensional counterparts.” Behind the Lines is probably the most popular

We want to connect people to democracy and inspire them to explore, understand, and take part in our democratic system."

exhibition at MoAD, believes former journalist and Chair of the Board of Old Parliament House, Barrie Cassidy. “The world we live in shows us that democracy is an increasingly fragile concept – internationally, but even in Australia,” Mr Cassidy said. “At a time when critical thinking and media

literacy are vital, this exhibition of political cartoons makes it fun and accessible for everyone to discuss and debate the news and ideas of the day,” he said. Behind the Lines 2023 at MoAD, Old Parliament House, runs until late November 2024. Entry is free from 9am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).

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Volunteer of the Year 2023, Richard Allen (centre), with VolunteeringACT Chair, Robyn Hendry (left), and CEO Jean Giese. Photo supplied.

HIV advocate and drag queen is ACT Volunteer of the Year

he 2023 ACT Volunteer of the Year is two people in one: Richard Allen and his drag queen alter ego, Rachel. (Many – politicians from the late Bob Hawke to Andrew Barr and Elizabeth Lee, his doctor, and the gay community – know him as Rach.) He says he doesn’t need an award; while honoured and awed, he is happy to do what he does. But for more than 40 years, Volunteering ACT states, Mr Allen has “shown an exceptional commitment to fostering a more inclusive Canberra community”. Diagnosed with HIV 33 years ago, Mr Allen has volunteered with HIV/AIDS organisations like Meridian (the AIDS Action Council of the ACT), provided peer support, and raised funds 8

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to create the AIDS Garden of Reflection at the National Arboretum. He started Canberra’s first float in Mardi Gras – and got the police marching with them, in a symbol of solidarity during the 1980s AIDS epidemic. “This work has resulted in immeasurable impact in the Canberra community, and has created a vibrant and inclusive community, marked by passionate advocacy and awareness initiatives that actively dismantle barriers,” Volunteering ACT stated. But Mr Allen was taken aback by the announcement, made at a ceremony last Tuesday night. The day after, he was still trying to process the moment; in spite of all the phone calls and congratulations, it hadn’t quite hit him yet, he said.

“Don’t get me wrong, I’m very honoured, but the way it came – I’m sitting in the chair, my name is read out, and I’m just in shock. Now tears are starting to roll because I didn’t even have a clue that I was going to win; I had no idea. And then getting out of the chair, I almost fell over, because I was wearing high-heeled shoes, stilettoes – because I’m a drag queen, and I had to be the two persons, because everyone knows me as Richard, but everyone knows me as Rachel. So Richard and Rachel had to be there, because they are both the same person who did the same job as a carer, as a volunteer… “You’ve got to be seen to be heard. It’s awkward to be heard, but if you’re not being seen, you’re a nobody, because they can’t put a face to the name. They can put it to Rachel, because Rachel is there. Rachel is Rachel. Rachel is HIV. Rachel is Mardi Gras. Rachel is the AIDS Garden. Rachel is Meridian. Rachel is a Volunteer of the Year Award recipient. I am an everybody person; all you’ve got to do is ask, and I’m happy to do it.” When a friend told him he should have received the award years before, Mr Allen replied: “I wasn’t one for accolades; I just wanted to get in there and do my job. That’s what we’re all about. We’re there for them when they need us.”

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Mr Allen began volunteering with Meridian in 1988, because his partner of the time (now deceased) was HIV positive. “I needed to learn more about how to look after him as the stages progressed, because in those days, we had no drugs, we had nothing. At St Vincent’s Hospital [Sydney, which had Australia’s first dedicated AIDS ward], the nurses wouldn’t go into the wards, they left the food tray on the floor outside, they wouldn’t even go near. It was quite scary. And then I thought, ‘We’re better than this; we’re Australia.’ “As I was coming out of the room, I bumped into a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence [gay male nun]. I said to him: ‘What do we need to do? We’ve got to be here for our brothers and sisters.’ And he told me: ‘We just need to be there.’” And there Mr Allen has been for 40 years, “talking about [HIV] positive living, doing positive cooking for positive people, picking up positive people, taking them to their doctors, taking them to the hospital, wherever they need (continued page 10) canberradaily.com.au

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ACT Volunteer of the Year (from page 8) to go, or just having coffee with them, so they have someone to talk to”. “That’s what I’m there for – nothing else, nothing more,” Mr Allen said. Caring for HIV positive people, and counselling grieving partners and friends. Packing condoms, and gardening. Holding expos. Raising money for the Trevor Daley Fund, which pays for positive people to see doctors, buy medicine, or cover their utility bills. Running the Positive Support Network, which holds regular get-togethers for positive people; Mr Allen cooks. “We’ve sort of become a family, and that’s what we needed, because being a positive man, which I am, is not easy, it’s very scary.” He reflects: “A lot of people go by ‘survivor’; I hate that word. Because I’m not a survivor. I’m a man living with HIV – or, no, the virus is living with me… “So I’ve got control over it… Because if you allow the virus to get hold of you, you’re

not going to be here for long, because it will destroy you, without fail.” Mr Allen has lost more than 50 friends to the disease, including his partner, who died in 1994, aged only 34. “The worst thing about AIDS is that you’re so young, and yet there’s nothing left of his legacy to remember. I thought: We can’t just let them go. We need to remember them. They are our forefathers; they are the ones who fought this battle with us; they are the guinea pigs of today, trying out the new drugs… Once they’re buried, we’ve got nothing to show for them. “And I thought: well, what about building a garden? … We need somewhere we can sit and contemplate, think of the good times, have a party or a picnic overlooking the view of Canberra.” Mr Allen came up with the concept on World AIDS Day 1996, two years after his partner’s death. For years, with the backing of the AIDS Council, he raised the funds to build that garden; and in April 2018, the National Arboretum opened the AIDS Garden

of Reflection, costing $190,000. Earlier this month (Friday 1 December), a World AIDS Day ceremony was held there. It is, Mr Allen says, his legacy.

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But glam and glitter have also been part of Mr Allen’s life. He began marching in the Mardi Gras in 1980, and organised the first CampBerra float at the Sydney Mardi Gras, in 1987. Called ‘United as One’, it brought together all the organisations under the gay umbrella (the AIDS Action Council, Pink Tennis, the Canberra Bushdance, and the bears and trans communities). Quite literally “under”: the float walked with rainbow umbrellas. He also organised Meridian’s first Mardi Gras float – VAACUM: Volunteers of the AIDS Action Council United for Mardis Gras. It got a standing ovation, and won the award for the best interstate float. In 1988, the Australian Federal Police took part in Mardi Gras for the first time, too. (continued page 12)

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ACT Volunteer of the Year (from page 10) Mr Allen invited the AFP to march so the police and the gay community could come together as one. “Because at that time, the AIDS virus was around, and a lot of gay guys were getting bashed, bullied, or abused,” Mr Allen said, the police set up GLLOs (Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers). “They were all gay males and female lesbians – they dealt with the gay population because a gay talking to a straight man or vice versa is not easy; it is really confronting. By talking to another gay male or a female, it was much easier, they can understand.” The top brass at the AFP loved the idea of taking part in Mardi Gras. “All the police officers from the ACT were amazing in their uniform,” Mr Allen said. “They were absolutely eye-opening. I was so proud, so honoured to have them with us. We walked in Mardi Gras, and wherever we walked, we got a row of applause, so much I said we’d got to do it again.” And the police continued to march for the next decade, until the GLLO went on its own.

Raging Rachel

“Everyone still today,” Mr Allen says, “they don’t call me by their real name; although my name is Richard, they call me Rach, Rachel.” Raging Rachel came to life in the old Dickson Hotel days, Mr Allen recalls. “I saw a drag show, and I thought, ‘I can do that; chuck on a frock, a wig, a little lipstick’ – and I looked like a clown. I have two feet; I couldn’t dance…” And his first performance brought the house down. Soon after, Rachel appeared in a show, Sinderella Superstar.

“Rachel was looking for love (God help us!); she had no idea how to do what she was gonna do,” Mr Allen said. “She went from Freddie Mercury to Dolly Parton to Loretta Lynn. ‘One’s on the Way’ was the number, and I just brought the house to a halt. People were throwing money at us on the stage. Was that to say get off or were they good donations? After the show, they came back. ‘Rach, you were magnificent. Tragic, but magnificent. We need more of you.’” And there was more – she was booked at venues throughout Canberra, from HMAS Harman (the naval base) to nightclubs to the ANU. It wasn’t sophisticated, Mr Allen said, but it made people laugh – and escape from their problems. “We should be able to sit down, have a drink, have a laugh, a joke, and be free, be you, and don’t worry about the world, just live your life the way you want to live it.” Rachel, he said, is a clown, in her own way: “She likes things to be happy-go-lucky; she doesn’t like to be down and out… I always want to be upbeat, and I think I’ve got that name as very caring for the community; the heart’s in the right place; not afraid to give; not afraid to do what necessarily needed to be done… “But there’s also another side of Rachel. She hurts very easily. In a way, the world can be very nasty, very cruel. Yeah, it does affect me, but I overcome that; I get stronger, and the stronger I get, it’s the people who make it hard for you are the ones who are going to suffer at the end. Because you’re not going to hurt me – I’m already here, I’m already strong enough, and I’m stronger than you.” - Nick Fuller canberradaily.com.au

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Santa paws is coming, keeping pets happy and safe this Christmas When making a list and checking it twice, our fluffy, scaly, and feathered family members usually end up being nice. Unsure of what to give your pet this Christmas or whether they can join in the festivities? Michelle Roberston, CEO of RSPCA ACT shares her tips for celebrating the festive season with pets. First and foremost, remember that pets are not surprise presents. Ms Robertson urges us to never gift an animal without first ensuring the recipient wants one, has a say in the selection, and is committed to owning a pet for its entire life. “Pets are like family members and when you own one, please treat them like family,” she says.

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Just like us, our pets love a present and treat, and Ms Robertson encourages owners to spoil their pets if they can. Gifts don’t have to be expensive: for a cat, you can make a wand with string and a small toy or bell; for dogs, freeze some food in a toilet roll and pop it out on Christmas morning.

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Ms Robertson operates under the motto ‘Caring is not sharing’ when it comes to Christmas foods; do not share food with pets just because you’re feeling festive and they’re working the puppy dog eyes. “Dogs cannot metabolise foods the way humans do, and ham or turkey are extremely high in fat and potentially dangerous, particularly if your pet is overweight … Too much ham, turkey or other processed meats can lead to pancreatitis in pets.”

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Canberra Liberals need Jeremy Hanson Congratulations are due to Senators Pocock and Lambie, ably advised by first responder victim, former Detective Sergeant Jason Taylor [a Belco Party candidate], in ensuring that the rights of first responders (police, ambos, and fire fighters) to quicker proper compensation for injuries received on the job that led to PTSD, etc., were covered in the new split federal workplaces bill. I resigned in September 2008 from the ACT Liberal Party, prior to taking up my new role as Appeal President of ACAT, having been a member since 1984. I agree with John Howard when he said the Liberal party is meant to be a broad church and performs best when the two strains of classic liberal values and conservative values work in tandem. In recent times, the Liberal party has become more factionalised in a way not dissimilar to the ALP. Liberal leader Elizabeth Lee last week removed Jeremy Hanson as her deputy. The up-and-coming, talented Leanne Castley became deputy. The vote was apparently five to three. Several days later, Elizabeth announced

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her shadow cabinet, and Jeremy Hanson and Elizabeth Kikkert were left out. I don’t profess to know what occurs in the party these days, but having been very much involved over the years in various internal party upheavals, I have views. The left faction seems to now have the upper hand with Zed’s departure to NSW and with longstanding president John Cziesla being replaced as President by an empty chair. But the party can’t afford the luxury of one side dominating. The two Liberal governments Canberra had (Third and Fourth Assemblies) were a mix of left and right. It worked. I was more right (as were speaker Greg Cornwell and Tony De Domenico), and my colleagues Kate Carnell, Gary Humphries, and Brendan Smyth were more left, but we didn’t really have factions. Lt Colonel Jeremy Hanson CSC was elected to the Assembly in 2008 upon leaving the Army. The then Chief of Defence Angus Houston told me: “Our loss is your gain.” I would agree with Angus. Jeremy quickly established himself as a

bright, hard-working MLA who was not afraid to mix it with the ALP and Greens. In 2016, as losing Opposition leader, he got 11,224 votes in his electorate (Murrumbidgee) – 22.42 per cent of the vote. By comparison, poor old Alistair Coe polled 16.3 per cent in 2020, and Zed got about 18.5 per cent in 2008. In 2020, when he was neither leader nor deputy, Jeremy got 8,209 votes (15.3 per cent). I can understand why Elizabeth changed deputies. (Not that I would necessarily agree with her.) But to take away Jeremy’s portfolio responsibilities is not a good idea, especially when he was scoring lots of runs against this tired, lacklustre government. In the history of the Assembly, it’s rare for all members not to have some specific responsibilities – and in my view, not a good look. Time will tell, but the ACT Liberals need Jeremy Hanson, and if they form a government in October 2024, he should, in my view, be a senior minister. Editor’s note: Bill Stefaniak is founder of the Belco Party.

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ACT energy policy denies consumers choice Green climate activists initially preferred gas over electricity for power supplies. They did so because, per unit of energy, the CO2 emission levels of gas are about half those of coal, which remains, albeit to a diminishing extent, the mainstay of electricity power generation. But each new regulatory victory in extending the subsidies for wind and solar to replace low-cost and more reliable coal in electricity generation has led activists to raise the ante. Some have dishonestly claimed lower gas use, as well as helping prevent a fictitious “global boiling”, will also reduce nonexistent health risks from gas fumes. On 8 December, the ACT became the first Australian jurisdiction to ban gas connections

to new housing developments. Aside from a Greta Thunberg-type virtue signalling, the Minister Shane Rattenbury claimed, “Research shows that electricity is the most efficient, affordable, and feasible energy source to replace fossil fuel gas use.” He did not explain why, if that is the case, the decision could not be simply left to consumers rather than denying them choice. At least for the time being, replacing gas by electricity will, ironically, increase emissions of CO2 by about 50 per cent. That’s because coal remains the source of two-thirds of the electricity supply. The claim that the ACT’s electricity supply is totally renewable is misleading. As the Clean Energy Regulator makes clear, the Territory

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100 per cent renewable? The Clean Energy Regulator makes clear that the ACT is part of the NSW electricity supply system which is two-thirds coal. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)

is part of the NSW system which is two-thirds coal. Notwithstanding the Minister’s claims to be acting in consumers’ interest, gas is favoured by many households for cooking and heating. It also has advantages over electricity for certain industrial processes. That’s why, for example, nearly all major bakeries are powered by gas. And many restauranteurs consider gas is a better source of energy for their businesses, which has led them to block bans on new gas connections in California. The ACT gas and electricity networks (Evoenergy) are jointly owned by the ACT government and Jemena (Chinese and Singaporean owned). Two-thirds of Canberra households use natural gas. The initial ban is a first stage to the elimination of gas as a fuel supply and therefore the closure of the gas network. This covers 139,000 households and is worth about $300 million. Jemena’s CEO, David Gillespie, says that he and all in the energy industry are committed to the “energy transition”, which has an 82 per cent renewables supply goal by 2030. But he noted that the cost of this “sits somewhere in the vicinity of SEVEN to NINE trillion dollars”. That is three times national income, but its promoters

are remarkably unperturbed at what would entail reducing living standards by at least one-third and possibly much more. Business generally adopts a complicit approach to government intervention in the energy industry, recognising and in some cases welcoming its pervasive and increasing role. Suppliers take the view that government sets the rules and they will profitably meet the demand. Business owners’ disinclination to criticise energy policy is all the more likely when, as in the ACT, there is a common ownership of gas and electricity distribution networks. For the monopoly owners, avoiding costs involved of having both a gas and electricity network, and facing no possible competition, might even improve profits. And hey! If some customers do not get their choice, well, they can blame the government for this. If you thought that our politicians don’t know what they are doing, you’d be dead right. A former senior official at the Productivity Commission and with the Victorian Government, Alan Moran Ph.D is a wellknown writer and commentator on energy and other regulatory matters. His website is: www.regulationeconomics.com canberradaily.com.au

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ACT winners at Tennis Awards It was a great night for locals at the Australian Tennis Awards earlier this week, where two ACT players claimed awards. Rising star Charlie Camus was named the Male Junior Athlete of the Year, while Ros Balodis was a joint recipient of the Most Outstanding 30+ Tennis Masters Award. Seventeen-year-old Camus is Australia’s top ranked junior boy and won one singles and three doubles titles of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Tennis Tour. He peaked at world No.31 in the junior rankings this year, playing all four major junior Grand Slams and was a semifinalist in the boys’ doubles at Roland Garros in France.

Sixty-four-year-old Balodis is the world No.1 in the ITF Masters Tours’ 65+ women’s singles division. She dominated the 65+ Individual World Championships in Spain in October, winning the singles and mixed doubles titles. This is her fourth Australian Tennis Award in this category. After his most consistent season yet, Alex De Minaur claimed the night’s highest individual honour, the Newcombe Medal, and is now one of four players to have won the award twice. “It’s been a great year, not only for myself, but for all of Australian tennis and I think we should (all be) very proud indeed,” said De Minaur.

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Canberra’s Charlie Camus (left) with Newcombe Medal winner Alex De Minaur. Photo: Matt King/Getty Images.

Capital Food Market opens in Belconnen

In some great news for northside foodies, Capital Food Market opened its doors on the site of the former Belconnen Fresh Food Markets earlier this week, Wednesday 13 December. A number of original favourites are returning to the new precinct, including Tom’s Superfruits, Sea Harvest, Markets Meats, Knead Patisserie, Deli Cravings, Chicken Coop, and Book Passion. Along with those established Belco favourites, the revamped market also welcomes a diverse range of new traders. These new faces make up part of the 40 traders who will call Capital Food Market home and include the likes of Three Mills Bakery, Gormans Florist, Asian Savoury, and Sweet Business Healthy Living. “We recognise and pay tribute to Belconnen Markets’ history as a cornerstone of this community for over 40 years,” said Michael Baliva,

Co-Head of Real Estate for Elanor Investors Group. “The new Capital Food Market will carry on this legacy for many decades to come, provide a unique food offering for Canberra’s residents and visitors to explore and enjoy all year round.” To celebrate the opening, customers who spend $50 or more across multiple transactions will receive their choice of a picnic set or charcuterie serving board (13-17 December, while stocks last). There will also be live entertainment, cooking demonstrations by Luciano from My Kitchen Rules, and kids face painting daily until Sunday 17 December, 10am–2pm. “We encourage our community to enjoy the new Capital Food Market hall, providing a place for shopping, leisure, enjoyment and local connection as we continue to introduce new fresh traders over the coming months,” Mr Baliva said. canberradaily.com.au

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Grinch or Saviour? A Christmas tale BY JO PYBUS, FREELANCE WRITER AND HOST OF ALEX THE SEAL PODCAST

I have sympathy for young parents balancing the desires of their little ones at Christmas against budgets and sensibilities. Manufacturers continue to innovate, and there seems to be no end to the offerings a parent can put under the Christmas tree, so vast, in fact, that the humble toy shop that once took up as much retail space as a bookstore today resembles a plane hangar. Let me take you back to Christmas past when I was a little girl. This was the 1970s, and the bigticket items were a bike, or a Baby Alive doll. When I was 8 years old, I banged on and on about getting a bike. The magic machine I coveted was a Malvern Star Dragstar. It had

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a floral banana seat with a sissy bar so I could double-dink a friend, and we could go further and faster than ever before. This bike meant everything to me. It got me home from school each day in plenty of time to watch The Curiosity Show. Even going to the shops to buy milk and Mum’s Winnie Reds was no longer a chore as the basket hanging from the ape-grip handlebars was made for the task. When I became a parent myself, I longed for the simplicity of the days of my youth as my own children were clamouring for Tamagotchis, Bop Its, and PlayStations. The financial anxiety experienced by the Cratchits in Dickens’ A Christmas

Carol was replaced by a new malady: status anxiety – wanting what others have. In recent years, I’ve noticed cycling is having a resurgence amongst pre-schoolers with an innovation so simple that I wasn’t surprised to find out it was invented in the 1800s. Behold the balance bike, a bike without pedals that I’ve seen kids in nappies riding, zooming along on these two-wheelers with their feet on the ground. With no training wheels, these toddlers can learn balance before pedalling. One explanation for these balance bikes not coming into my purview as a child, or parent in the noughties, was that parents were looking for future-proofed gifts. That’s why your new pyjamas would be a size too big, and your bike would need the seat dropped to the lowest position along with training wheels that could be removed. So, even though your child will need two bikes before they start school, I encourage you to jump onto this balance bike trend because God only knows we don’t want our kids doing less physical activity, and the skill of cycling is likely to outlast the skill of driving as autonomous cars are in their future. With the risk of sounding like the Ghost of Christmas Future, can I suggest you don’t get too carried away, however, and forget those sensibilities with another innovation in cycling, e-bikes. I’m a keen cyclist and have a number of bikes, one of which is an e-bike for bike touring where I can carry far more luggage than the front basket of my childhood Dragstar.

There is a place for e-bikes, and it is wonderful to see adults who haven’t ridden in years and people with physical limitations out riding. Kids, however, do not need e-bikes. That red-faced kid who puffs and pants having just ridden home from their friend’s house is growing bones, and building muscle, and understanding what their physical body is capable of. An e-bike is going to dampen that connection and joy. And if you think I’m being a Grinch, then best you don’t do an internet search for electric balance bikes. These tiny bikes are marketed for kids as young as two as a segue to their first motorbike. This shiny new bauble is going to be dangled in front of every parent thinking somehow a rechargeable battery makes every gift better. Do we really need a three-year-old learning throttle control and travelling at 18kmph? I cannot imagine there is a pre-schooler out there who has asked Santa Claus for an e-bike this year. They haven’t been spoilt by a world of FOMO and are heavily invested in whatever their parents choose for them. Mums and Dads, don’t let the pressure of others cloud your judgement when sharing your love for your kids this Christmas. Those little cherubs have a lifetime ahead of them to use labour-saving devices, many of which haven’t been invented yet. I’m not suggesting we go back to a time we sent kids down coal mines, but this is a Christmas tale warning of the consequences of gifting them something for the wrong reasons, and that you have to recharge

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to the editor Lee/Castley leadership deserves a go If the Canberra Liberals want to ensure they spend another four years in opposition, having lost next year’s October election, they should definitely adopt the suggestion from Helen Jones (Letters, 7 December) and install Mark Parton as leader. That is not meant as a slight on Mr Parton, he is well known and an effective local politician, although I haven’t really seen much of him in Brindabella since the last election. Voters simply like leadership stability. One only needs to remind themselves of the chaos of the Rudd-Gillard-Rudd-AbbottTurnbull-Morrison revolving door of leadership federally to know it’s not a great outcome for anyone. A look at Elizabeth Lee’s social media pages, along with ongoing coverage of the Canberra Liberals and their alternative policy

positions, outlined in various local publications, would seem to suggest she is doing quite a fine job promoting and leading her party. The Lee/Castley leadership team deserve the opportunity to lead their party to the next local election. - Chris Doyle, Gordon Bill a Narrabundah College alumnus Always read Bill Stefaniak’s ‘Fit the Bill’ with great interest. I, too, look forward to the Kumuls playing in the NRL. Very comforting to read that Bill went to Narrabundah College and played junior rugby league for South Canberra. I always pictured Bill at a rugby union game, private school old boy’s tie on, wearing a tweed jacket with leather elbow patches sipping wine while clapping a good push in a scrum. But now I can see him at a Canberra Stadium, doing the Viking clap, cheering on the Raiders and bagging the referee

while drinking a can of VB. - Paul Daley, Gowrie Re: Plea for Lee to step aside Helen Jones’ letter (CW 7 December) suggesting it’s time for Elizabeth Lee to stand down as leader of the Liberals and for her to be replaced by Mark Parton is a lovely romantic notion, interesting but not that practical or efficient. The Libs leader, female or male, needs to be a pit-bull if we are to be pulled by the scruff of our necks from the deep Kimberly mine pit of economic disaster the Barr government has sent us derailing into. There needs to be, at the helm of opposition, a pit-bull, not a former radio personality. You need sting, courage and economic/ management smarts. - John Lawrence, Flynn First they came … I recently heard part of the following on a TV program, and hope it may be

of interest to your readers. Below is an extract from the Wikipedia page: ‘First they came ...’ The best-known versions of the confession in English are the edited versions in poetic form that began circulating by the 1950s. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum quotes the following text as one of the many poetic versions of the speech, by German Lutheran pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984): First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out — Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out — Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out — Because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak for me. - Paul Myers, Karabar NSW

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news ACT Social Enterprise Grant program open The ACT Government has established a new pilot program to support local social enterprises, businesses that have a social, cultural or environmental purpose consistent with public or community benefit. In the ACT, there are approximately 180 social enterprises supporting over 3,000 jobs and contributing $318.5 million to the local economy. The ACT Social Enterprise Grant Program will support new social enterprises to start up, and

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Stories from the Stars supports siblings after the loss of an infant.

Journeys with grief aided by Stories from the Stars Sometimes a book is more than just words and pictures on a page; in the aftermath of a tragic loss, a book can provide support and a helping hand to start difficult conversations. In a bid to support siblings and parents navigating their personal grief journeys after the loss of a baby, Canberra’s own Newborn Intensive Care Foundation (NICF) has launched the Stories from the Stars book drive. Lyndsay Pastega experienced the grief of losing a baby and saw the impact it has on the whole family. In November 2019, the Pastega family welcomed their third child into the world, a daughter Francesca, aka Frankie. Unexpectedly and heartbreakingly at just two days old, Frankie took her last breath. While dealing with their heart-breaking loss, parents Lyndsay and Ian had to explain to their three- and five-year-old children why they would be going home without their precious baby. “It’s one of those areas that’s misunderstood, still; grief is really difficult for adults to process and then for children, it’s equally as difficult for them to wrap their head around what is going on and why baby died,” says Ms Pastega. November would have been Frankie’s fourth birthday and, wanting to give back to the hospital and support other families while honouring their baby’s memory, the idea for the 26

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book drive was born. Ms Pastega says what they struggled with as a family was how to help their children process the grief of losing baby Frankie, so, with that in mind, they thought of helping to improve the support services for siblings after the loss of a baby. “When you go into grief and your world has completely fallen apart after your baby dies, you’re processing that, as well as then having those really difficult conversations with your children. Helping them to understand this really big event is made easier by stories and books,” says Ms Pastega. Speaking with NICF founder, Peter Cursley, who had also lost a child at two days old 30 years ago, they agreed there was a gap in the family support services for siblings. “There’s some really incredible charities that support families after the loss of a baby in different ways, but there’s no charities that provide resources for siblings in this way. We were given a list of books from the social working team, and we were lent a book that we had to drop back,” she says. Working in close collaboration with other families who have experienced infant loss, the NICU staff and owner of the Book Cow, Peter Arnaudo, they put together a collection of grief books. The selection covers ages from toddlers

to teenagers and includes support and services for parents processing their monumental loss as well. “The NICU staff gave us a list of 20 books they frequently recommend to families after an event like this. We wanted to provide those books to the family so they would leave with them and those families could have those conversations with the kids straight away,” says Ms Pastega. The Stories from the Stars book drive allows donors to choose a book from the list or donate a cash amount; any donation is tax deductible and, with no administration costs, 100 per cent of funds go directly to purchasing books. The book drive’s name also honours their sweet Frankie. “On the night our Frankie died, our five-yearold walked out to the backyard and looked to the stars and said a prayer to her, so we started this ritual in our home that we would talk to Frankie in the stars.” While the hospital provided the family with wonderful support using the resources they had, Ms Pastega says sometimes in these situations, siblings might be overlooked. In the NICU, the baby is the focus of care and attention and then after a loss, the focus is on the parents; their grief and how they will process it. The loss is deeply felt by the whole family unit. “I would say it stripped our family back to a soul level, I’ve never experienced anything as devasting as that, and our children, it has really shaped who they are over the last few years,” she says. “Grief is relentless, it’s debilitating and it’s pervasive; it seeps into every aspect of your life. For children, it is very hard for them to understand why they are feeling those big emotions.” Navigating the topic of death with a toddler or young child is hard, Ms Pastega says; it is a cruel age to learn about life and death, particularly after months of preparing for a new family member. “There’s nothing more exciting in a family than when a new baby is on the way for little siblings. Our five-year-old was incredibly excited about the fact that she was going to have a little sister. My husband and I will forever be haunted by the memories of primal sobs when we told her Frankie wasn’t going to live.” Extended version on canberradaily.com.au The Stories from the Stars book drive runs until Sunday 17 December. To donate, visit newborn.org.au/support - Jessica Cordwell canberradaily.com.au

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The Gordon Community Centre are seeking assistance in brightening Christmas for those being hit hard by the cost of living across the Tuggeranong Valley. Erindale Vikings has offered to be a collection point for donations to the Community Centre that also operates the Lanyon Pantry. For Christmas hampers: Tinned fruit, tinned vegetables, relish or chutney, long-life milk or custard, coffee, tea or hot chocolate, confectionery, bon bons, Christmas cake or pudding, serviettes, chips and nuts, savoury and sweet biscuits, jelly. unwrapped gifts for children: larger toys, large blocks or balls, playmats, dolls or figurines, sports equipment, arts and craft supplies, movie or music vouchers, creams or bath oils or cologne, wallets and bags, electronic items, clothes vouchers. Donations can be dropped off at any of the Vikings venues (Erindale, Chisholm, Lanyon or Town Centre) before 21 December for delivery to Gordon Community Centre.

Greenway: Our mixed club meets on the second Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at Vikings Town Centre Club, Tuggeranong. Our next meeting is on 9 January 2024 when the guest speaker will be Dr Brad Tucker, ANU astrophysicist, who will speak on Space Race 2. Following the meeting, you are welcome to join members for lunch. Outside monthly meetings, the Club has an extensive program of lunches, visits and trips. More info: call Alan on 6294 7207 or visit the Club’s website.

Ronald McDonald House Xmas Appeal Christmas is a time for love and togetherness, but for families with sick children, the holiday season can be especially challenging. The financial and emotional burdens they bear can make it difficult to find joy during what should be a time of celebration. Ronald McDonald House Canberra’s Christmas Appeal is an opportunity for you to be a beacon of hope for families staying at the House. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help those relying on the support of Ronald McDonald House Canberra and South East NSW. Donate online at actfundraising.rmhc.org.au/Christmas1360 28

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Boorowa Rotary Markets The markets will be held Saturday 16 December 9am-1pm at the Old Courthouse Park, Boorowa NSW. The Boorowa Business Chamber has invited Father Christmas to come along and draw the winner of the 2023 Boorowa Spending Spree prize over $3,000! Boorowa Rotary will be hosting the BBQ and are looking forward to a great Market with lots of stalls, food, entertainment and much more. canberradaily.com.au

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Family or personal developments will involve a change that may be unusual or out of the blue. Finances and communications are best dealt with carefully to avoid mistakes, especially towards Sunday. You may be prone to overindulge, which you’ll regret. This is a good week to review your finances and work goals, as you’ll gain fresh and motivational perspective. You may even gain a work or financial boost. Be sure to pay attention to complex or mystifying issues to avoid errors.

Gaining happiness and purpose often occurs through a learning process on a physical, mental and a spiritual level. If you need more information about a health or a personal matter, it’s a good week to find out more.

This is a good week to gain a sense of wellbeing by focusing on better health. A complex communication this weekend or early next week will ask that you’re clear about your intentions, so consider formulating your thoughts in advance.

A week of talks and get-togethers will suit your outgoing mood. Developments with a project, travel, spiritual or legal matter is on the cards. Avoid arguments: be practical and aim to boost health and vitality for the best results.

News to do with a project or health will provide you with insight, but it may merit further analysis or research. This is an excellent time to collaborate with the people you know who have your best interests at heart.

You will begin to shed light on matters that are uncertain in relation to someone close, or to a venture. The more practical you are in your communications, the more you will gain ground. You’ll enjoy a trip or a reunion.

Conversations, research and communications are likely to go well, but if you doubt someone’s intentions or level of commitment, make sure you find out where you stand and avoid making assumptions. You’ll enjoy a visit or an improvement at home. Be sure to approach key talks and meetings carefully at work, to do with finances or a collaboration and health. Focus on people who are most important to you, as you risk being easily distracted. You’ll enjoy a trip or visit.

It’s virtually impossible to make decisions without the full facts, so be sure to do your research and find information you need. Discussions will point you in the right direction. You’ll enjoy a reunion. It’s a good week to improve health.

IN THE STARS with PATSY BENNETT

For personal readings, contact Patsy through her website to make an appointment, or call 0448 808 333. Facebook: facebook.com/patsybennettpsychicastrology Instagram: instagram.com/patsybennettastrology www.patsybennett.com

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Celebrate Christmas Joy with a stunning pink diamond pendant Exquisite gifts at the museum shop Discover a wide range of Australian brands offering homewares, gifts, jewellery, books, children’s toys and much more. Shop instore and online, visit shop.nma.gov.au. National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Canberra ACT 2601 02 6208 5222

Gift an experience of a lifetime to The Australian Tenors Spirit of Australia Tour 2024 Enjoy the romance and excitement as the finest tenor voices in Australia present popular and well-known opera classics and Broadway musicals. The Australian Tenors in concert capture the spirit, beauty and vocal demands of the truly authentic tenor voice. Proudly Australian, their performance is never complete without delighting audiences with a sing-along of Australiana songs. The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre Sat 24th February 2024 | 2pm Show Tickets: Adults: $89 | Conc: $85 | Groups 6+: $81

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Diamonds Manuka specialise in handmade jewellery, offering a wide selection to choose from, including the Ellendale Desert Rose Collection. The unique Australian designed and manufactured jewellery collection features ethically sourced and traceable Argyle Pink diamonds. These diamonds are increasingly rare and valuable since the closure of the Argyle mine and would make the perfect gift for your loved ones. Shop 5 Manuka Arcade, Manuka T: 6295 6448

Holidays with Hemp: Thoughtful gifts for wellness and joy! As the festive season approaches, our organic hemp seed oils, food, and protein, skin and haircare products, therapeutic balms, and pet supplies make for thoughtful and health-conscious gifts. Carefully sourced and selected from small producers across Australia, our products contain the highest quality ingredients. We invite you to explore the diverse range of hemp products available. Spend over $250 online and receive a free tee of your choice, valued at $70, valid until 3 January 2024. 84 Wollongong St, Fyshwick T: 0431 318 898 E: southpacifichemp@gmail.com

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Dhanggal collection Designed by First Nations artist, Lucy Simpson (Yuwaalaraay), the glass Dhanggal takes its form from the freshwater mussel shell. Handmade in collaboration with Canberra Glassworks, each piece is individually cast using an 80-year-old shell collected from a parched riverbed within the Murray Darling Basin in NSW. This subtle yet striking collection has been designed to convey a sense of fragility within our natural world and importance of balance and belonging. Shop instore at Canberra Glassworks 11 Wentworth Ave Kingston Canberra 6260 7005 | contactus@canberraglassworks.com

The perfect gift for Christmas! Celebrate the season with fantastic presents from Canberra Southern Cross Club’s online shop! Explore our well-curated gourmet hampers and locally sourced products, suitable for every budget at www.shop.cscc. com.au. Our popular Christmas Hamper features local wines, gourmet chocolates, nuts, and dressings, making it the ideal Christmas gift for your loved ones.

Give the gift of beauty from Total Body Contouring Spoil your loved ones with a gift that will make them feel good, look great and stay fabulous. Total Body Contouring offers a range of non-surgical body contouring, beauty, and health services and has the most advanced fat freezing technology that actually works! Choose from a range of services such as Cooltech Fat Freezing, ONDA body shaping, Teslaformer treatments and Ultraformer Contouring treatments. Special Christmas offer: Cooltech Ultimate Body Contouring treatments available for only $330 per session. Call Today 02 6239 7347 or 0437 087 769 Shop 3/22 Franklin St. Griffith totalbodycontouring.com.au

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Christmas Biscuit Gift Box The perfect gift for loved ones or corporate clients, our Christmas Biscuits Box includes handmade artisan biscuits. The five biscuits flavours include; Vanilla Kipfler, Chocolate Orange, Linzer, Speculoos, Amaretto. Come in and purchase or pre-order your biscuits box at one of our stores. Stock will be available until the end of December, or until the boxes sell out. Address: Chisholm Village Shopping Centre, 60/62 Halley St, Chisholm ACT 2905 or at Kambah Village Shopping Centre, 8 Marconi Cres, Kambah ACT 2902 lepiartisanbakerycafe

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Thompson Bespoke Jewellers: Flame and Desire

Every girl should own a strand of South Sea pearls

Just two of our stunning Argyle pink diamond rings this summer.

Grown in the pristine waters of North West Australia, our stunning white pearls are taken straight from the shell, washed and then graded for colour, shape, size and lustre to form a beautiful strand.

With the Argyle diamond mine now mined out, beautiful pieces like these are becoming impossible to create with the rarity of the pink diamonds and very little stock available. To complement these two beautiful pieces, we have a good selection of earrings, pendants and rings at the moment.

And not just the white pearls. Tahiti produces the beautiful blacks, and the rare gold pearls are grown in the Philippines from the gold lipped oyster.

However, many of these pieces will be the last available as there are very few diamonds to replace what we currently have on hand.

Pearls can be classical or just for fun when mixed into long silver or gold chains, dangle or stud earrings and single pearl pendants.

Don’t miss out on owning a piece of Australian history.

At the last pearl auction, prices rose by 20 per cent so grab a pearl piece now and beat the price hikes.

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Dreaming of a pink Christmas With the Argyle mine in Western Australia now mined out and closed, these rare and beautiful Argyle pink diamonds are becoming exceedingly hard to source. Currently, Thompson Bespoke Jewellers still have a reasonable stock of unset diamonds available for sale. We have kept our historical pricing despite the prices now rocketing upwards due to demand from investors. There are up to 30 Certified Diamonds in our current stock which will not be replaced as we sell down, as prices on most have doubled in the last year.

Get in line for our diamond set Tennis and line bracelets set in either white, rose or yellow gold from Thompson Bespoke Jewellers make the perfect gift. You can choose from 9ct to 18ct gold and vary the size of the diamond weights to suit your budget. Some styles can be made to length which helps if you are petite and require fewer diamonds making them very cost effective. A staple for every lady’s jewellery collection.

Be it investment or a beautiful piece to wear, you can own a piece of Australia.

Timeless and elegant.

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Beautiful Australian Made Artworks

Australian Made Gifts

From the heights of Australia’s snowfields to The Kimberley in North West WA, the Great Barrier Reef in QLD and Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, International Award winning photographer, Scott Leggo’s photographs capture Australia like few others. Scott’s artwork range is extensive and the perfect, thoughtful Christmas gift.

Scott’s gifting range starts from $50 and is perfect for everyone, even the hard to buy for. We recommend their acrylic blocks, jigsaw puzzles and coffee table book ‘AUSTRALIA’. Can’t decide? Buy a Scott Leggo gift voucher.

The Kingston gallery is well stocked to purchase Australian made artworks and take them home today, ready for Christmas day. Equally, order online with FREE delivery Australia wide. Their Jardine St gallery is open everyday until Christmas Eve at 3pm. Instore 33 Jardine St Kingston. Online www.scottleggo.com Phone: (02) 6179 7422

Sort your personal, VIP, Board, supplier + staff gifting with large quantities available. Hot tip: mention this feature and ask for a signed copy of Scott’s book when you buy (available in store or online). Visit their Kingston gallery today! Open every day including 24 December at 3pm. Instore 33 Jardine St Kingston. Online www.scottleggo.com Phone: (02) 6179 7422

Unwrap Perfect Nails and Beauty This Holiday Season - Gift Vouchers available Our nail services encompass a wide range, including nail extensions, nail overlay with acrylic, dipping powder, builder gel, polygel, nail painting, nail cutting and filing, manicures, French manicures, pedicures, and intricate nail art, among others. Additionally, our beauty services cover face and body waxing, Brazilian waxing, eyebrow waxing and tinting, lash tinting, and lash extensions, and more. Currently, we’re offering a special package deal: a 20% discount when customers book a nails service alongside a beauty service. This offer is available until December 28th. To ensure availability, we encourage customers to book this combined package in advance, allowing our staff to prepare accordingly. You can easily book your package with us through Instagram, text messages or by walk in. Call us now on: 0468 839 327 36

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The sweetest gift is the gift of creating A gift voucher from Latorta opens up a treasure trove of ingredients, equipment and educational experiences in the sweet world of cake decorating, baking and dessert making. Latorta is absolute heaven for baking enthusiasts with shelves full to the brim with cake decorating supplies. Plus our baking and decorating classes are due to commence from March 2024. You might even get to share in the resulting baked creations – that’s a WIN WIN gift indeed! Majura Park Shopping Centre www.latorta.com.au (02) 6257 1248

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seniors feature The festive season is a good time to have ‘the chat’ Public Trustee and Guardian for the ACT Australia is one of the most generous countries when it comes to charitable giving. Many people are generous enough to include a gift to charity in their Will. What if you could turn this one-off gift from your estate into an ongoing source of income for a charity to rely on forever? GreaterGood is a perpetual charitable fund that allows people to establish their own tax-effective charitable fund, either while they are living or through their Will. Contact GreaterGood at greatergood@act.gov.au for information on how you can leave a lasting legacy. Thinking about how to include GreaterGood in your Will? Need Will drafting services in the ACT or capital region? Preparing your Will is one of the best ways you can care for your loved ones. Contact the Public Trustee and Guardian today. Will drafting services are free for seniors 60 years+ and concession card holders. Call 02 6207 9800 or email PTG@act.gov.au for more information.

CREATE A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Want to make a charitable impact with your Will? Perhaps leave a lasting legacy? Get in touch with GreaterGood GreaterGood@act.gov.au 02 6207 9800

Preparing your Will is one of the best ways you can care for your loved ones.

While you’re all together, it’s timely to have the chat about your end of life wishes. There is never a more important time than now to discuss your healthcare choices, who you’d like to speak on your behalf if you’re unable to, and your funeral preferences. Our top tips for having the chat: 1. Reflect on what is important to you at end of life, so you can make your preferences clear. 2. Use direct language and avoid euphemisms, so everyone understands your choices. 3. Document your decisions. Your Sunset – End of Life Services servicing Canberra and surrounds via mobile service. M: 0474 307 584 E: hello@yoursunset.com.au W: yoursunset.com.au

EOL Plan Reviews We provide end of life plan reviews for $75, in the comfort of your own home. This involves a review of what plans and documents you already have in place.

We look at what needs updating, what you still need and provide no obligation options on how to get your plans up to date. Appointments are up to 90 minutes. We answer your questions and make recommendations suitable to your circumstances. If you go on to use any of our planning services, you’ll received a $75 towards that service.

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We provide a comprehensive range of fee for service planning services including: Advance Care Planning, Power of Attorney, Wills, Dying at Home Action Plans, Funeral Plans, Emotional Wills, Digital Legacy, Pet Plans and more.

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Goodwin Aged Care Services: Understanding Home Care Discover what home care can do for you, what sets Goodwin apart and when to take action to stay independent at home. As the pages of life turn, we all come to the realisation that ageing brings about changes, both subtle and profound. Adapting to these changes is a part of life’s journey, and fortunately, services such as Goodwin Home Care are available to help retain your independence and make the most out of life. Home care is a versatile solution that caters to a variety of needs, from light tasks of daily living to more intensive requirements like post-surgery recovery. The beauty of home care lies in its flexibility – it can be delivered directly to your doorstep or accompany you into the community whenever the need arises. Goodwin takes a holistic approach to care. We know that caring for your physical health is a crucial element when it comes to staying independent. That’s why, in addition

to our excellent carers, we employ nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, massage therapists and other allied health professionals who specialise in seniors’ health. We also know the importance of socialising and staying active in the community. Our Goodwin Day Clubs (which can be accessed through Goodwin Home Care) are active social hubs that keep seniors connected and social. Choosing Goodwin for home care means gaining access to a personalised care plan that can be adjusted to suit your evolving needs. Goodwin carers are not just professionals; they are local, familiar faces who undergo rigorous background and quality checks, ensuring that you have the best individuals supporting you. We strive to make accessing your services easy and flexible. Need to adjust your schedule? No worries. Want to change your plan? Just ask. Our services are here to make your life easier. Goodwin has been providing care to the

seniors in Canberra for nearly 70 years. In that time, we’ve grown to become the largest and most reputable provider of aged care services while staying true to our values as a not-for-profit community-led organisation. People can access home care through government-funded packages, or independently through personal finances. So, if you’re starting to notice the challenges that come with ageing, it’s best to take action today. The Goodwin team is compassionate, local, and experienced. They’re respectful and take the time to answer any questions you have. Get in touch today, call (02) 6175 5650 or email community@goodwin.org.au 22 Marshall Street, Farrer T: 02 6175 5650 E: community@goodwin.org.au W: goodwin.org.au

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Happy festive season from Access Canberra It has been a big year for Access Canberra, and we’d like to thank everyone who visited us either online or in person in 2023. Over the year, we welcomed more than 260,000 customers at our Service Centres and answered more than 300,000 calls in the Contact Centre, providing our community with information and support around government services and transactions. It has also been a year of improvement to our services. This includes the launch of a new and more accessible website (accesscanberra.act.gov.au) and the expansion of bookable appointments in Service Centres. Bookable appointments were first introduced at the Dickson Service Centre in 2022. Since the recent expansion in July 2023 to Belconnen,

Gungahlin, Woden and Tuggeranong Service Centres, more than 5,000 customers have made a booking. Benefits of booking an appointment include the surety of choosing a service time, as well as more tailored support for members of the community who may require some additional assistance with their transactions. Like most businesses and government agencies, Access Canberra will operate with a reduced capacity this festive season. Our Service Centres in Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden and Tuggeranong and specialised centres in Mitchell, Hume and Dickson will be closed from 3pm Friday 22 December 2023 and will re-open from Tuesday 2 January 2024. • The Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden and Tuggeranong Service Centres will reopen 9am Tuesday 2 January.

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The Hume Motor Vehicle Inspection Station will re-open 8am Tuesday 2 January. • The Mitchell Specialised Centre (Land, Planning and Building Services) will reopen 8.30am Tuesday 2 January. • The Dickson Specialised Centre (bookable appointments only) will re-open 9am Monday 8 January. Our Contact Centre (13 22 81) will also have changed arrangements, with details on our website. We look forward to welcoming you back into our Service Centres in 2024. For more information on Access Canberra services, visit www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au T: 13 22 81 W: www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

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ro y road

Put a twist on classic rocky road by using Australia’s native nut, the macadamia. This homemade treat is sure to be a hit on your festive table and makes a great gift, too.

Macadamia and dark chocolate rocky road Servings 20 Recipe courtesy of Australian Macadamias. 3/4 cup macadamias whole 200 g marshmallows about 1 1/2 cups 1/2 cup glacé cherries 1/2 cup shredded coconut 500 g dark chocolate 70% Line a 18cm x 28cm baking tin with

baking paper. Scatter with the macadamias, marshmallows, glacé cherries and coconut. Melt the chocolate in the top part of a double boiler and stir until smooth. Pour, as evenly as possible, over the nut mixture. Jiggle slightly to even the chocolate out. Cool at room temperature, until the chocolate has set completely. Cut into squares to serve.

Food for thought The latest in foodie news, and happenings. Big Christmas bash On Saturday 16 December, The Little Burley Market dresses in its yuletide finery to celebrate Christmas lakeside all day, 8am-8pm. The Little Burley’s Big Christmas Bash will host over 90 locally crafted stalls, with lots of fun for all the family, including face painting, water play and two visits from Santa. In the evening, the program includes a festive beverage garden, roving acts and live bands. More info: thelittleburleymarket.com.au Organic watermelon gin Established in 2015 and based in Canberra since 2019, Antipodes Gin Co has released Australia’s first

Antipodes Gin Co Watermelon Gin, distilled in Canberra.

Certified Organic, vegan-friendly and carbon-neutral watermelon gin, just in time for Christmas. Because nothing beats a cool slice of watermelon in summer, Antipodes Gin Co has developed the perfect blend of watermelon, juniper and lemon myrtle. “We had been discussing watermelon for a while and thinking that it could help deliver the most perfect summer gin – and we weren’t wrong,” says co- founder and owner, Shane Reid. “We’ve created a juicily aromatic spirit with the delicate sweetness of watermelon perfectly balanced by the tartness of lemon myrtle.” View the full range online at antipodesgin.com

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WIN! NON Everyday Sets A collection of three hand-crafted non-alcoholic wine alternatives, NON’s new Everyday Set focuses less on what was taken away (the hangxiety for one) and instead prioritises creating new and interesting flavours. The most approachable entry to the wonderful world of NON, it is designed to be enjoyed at home and paired with your favourite dishes. Within the bundle sits NON1 (Salted Raspberry & Chamomile), NON3 (Toasted Cinnamon & Yuzu) and NON7 (Stewed Cherry & Coffee). Shop the NON Everyday Set online now at NON World or via David Jones. Three lucky CW readers will win a NON Everyday Set, valued at $90 each.

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WIN! Cointreau x CLINQ gift packs Get ready to spice up your holiday season because two iconic brands, Cointreau and CLINQ, are coming together to make this Christmas extra special. Perfectly timed with the 75th anniversary of the Margarita, their unique collaboration is all set to be the ultimate gift for cocktail enthusiasts. This special holiday partnership will feature a pair of hand-blown crystal coupe cocktail glasses with unique rose gold detailing and a 700ml bottle of Cointreau that form the perfect holiday Margarita gift pack. We have two gift packs, each worth $119, to give away to two lucky readers. The Cointreau x CLINQ Holiday Margarita Gift Pack is available at www.clinq.com.au 42

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Fresh fish and seafood for Christmas! Imagine a centrepiece of fresh, cooked prawns and crab with freshly shucked oysters and delicious seafood sauce, a smoked salmon salad wreath or baked whole fish on rice, drizzled with garlic lemon sauce ... FishCo typically sells around seven tonnes of fresh seafood every Christmas, with fresh stock arriving every day. “Years ago, you couldn’t get fresh fish in Canberra shops,” says Nicholetta Rigano, daughter of FishCo owners, John and Anthoula Fragopoulos. “Fishmongers would only get their stock every Monday from Sydney Fish Markets. “We had a takeaway shop called Sunset and Dad was frustrated that he couldn’t offer actual fresh fish to cook for the customers, so he got a van and started doing the run to Sydney every two days.” When customers started coming for the fresh fish instead of the cooked takeaway, Trata Fresh Seafoods was born, which ultimately became FishCo Fish Market. John and his family have now been bringing fresh fish and seafood to Canberra for over 40 years. They have offered wholesale for 30 years, with cold-chain

logistics that enable them to buy stock directly from trawlers and suppliers around the country. FishCo has developed a reputation for great customer service, including a ‘try before you buy’ policy for fresh oysters and cooked prawns, cleaning your whole fish for free, and offering free ice. Follow them on Facebook for recipes and tips. “Christmas is our favourite time of year. Stock keeps coming in through one door and customers through the other! We’ve got the little grandkids handing out baskets at the door and, some years, we’ve had customers lined up down the street – but they all get great customer service and a chance to taste their prawns. It’s a great vibe!” If you want to buy your fish and seafood early on Christmas Eve, FishCo will be open from 5am. Expect a variety of fresh prawns and oysters and lots of fresh fish. “We wish all our wonderful customers a wonderful festive season.” FishCo Fish Market, 19 Dalby St, Fyshwick T: 6239 6415 W: fishco.com.au FishCo Fish Market

Try Before You Buy! FishCo Fish Market offers the best variety and quality of fresh fish and seafood at the best prices. We encourage all customers to taste fresh oysters and cooked prawns before buying. Ask our friendly staff for advise about flavours and cooking methods!

Fish and Seafood Tips -A firm bladder area is the best indicator of a fresh whole fish. Contact with ice can dull the eyes of fish, even when fresh. -Fresh Fish should have a pleasant, ocean smell. -Never store fillets in direct contact with ice. Always remove packaging, cover and refrigerate. Cook and eat within two days. -

-The firmness of uncooked prawns can be an indicator of freshness, however some species are naturally softer than others. -Uncooked prawns should be stored in a bowl of ice and water (changed daily) in the fridge. Cook and eat within two days. -Always defrost fish and seafood in a covered bowl in the fridge. -Cover shucked Oysters and Smoked Trout with wet paper, then seal in a container or with wrap and refrigerate. CAUTION: Even ‘boneless’ fish may contain bones. Take care before eating and check carefully before feeding to children.

Remember to ask for Free Ice! Best Fresh Fish & Seafood in the ACT.

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time out Summer at the NGA: Emily Kam Kngwarray In a first for the National Gallery of Australia, a First Nations woman fills the coveted summer blockbuster exhibition space as the works of Emily Kam Kngwarray are displayed until 28 April. Regarded as one of Australia’s leading painters of modern times, the senior Anmatyerr woman had a unique rise to the spotlight, completing her works in the final years of her life. The prolific painter is estimated to have completed more than 3,000 paintings in eight years; striking works that capture her incredible life, culture, and connection to country. “It’s so embodied, it’s gestural, it’s all connected to her culture, her country and her community. She started in batik and did batik technique on cotton and silk prior to even going into painting,” says Kelli Cole, Warumungu and Luritja woman, co-curator of the exhibition. A founding member of the Utopia Women’s Batik Group in 1977, all artists were held equal and encouraged to create. It wasn’t until 1989 that Kngwarray created her first painting, Emu Woman, as part of The Summer Project to be displayed S.H.

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Ervin Gallery in Sydney. Her image was used as the cover of promotional material and received national attention. “The Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association commissioned a body of work and 100 canvases were dropped off to the homelands around Utopia and 81 were collected … That’s where she was singled out, announced as one of the key artists,” says Ms Cole. These 81 works created by the community can be seen at the entrance to the exhibition. “That is connecting her back to her culture, back to her community, and repositions her where she is from, that’s the Alhalkere and Anmatyerr that are sibling countries.” It didn’t take long for an interest in Kngwarray’s work to be sparked; that interest remains strong today, nearly 30 years after her passing. Already in her late 70s when she started painting, Ms Cole says that most of Kngwarray’s practice is born from Awelya, women’s ceremony. Through more than 80 works, the exhibition is a catalogue of Kngwarray’s far-reaching talent. It holds

Kelli Cole, co-curator of the Emily Kam Kngwarray exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

paintings, batik textiles, works drawn on paper from national and international collections, as well as private works that have not been displayed before. Extended version online at canberadaily.com.au See the works of Emily Kam Kngwarray at the National Gallery of Australia until 28 April 2024; nga.gov.au - Jessica Cordwell

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Canberra short film wins awards and hearts around the globe Forget chasing waterfalls; Sam Chapman is chasing rainbows as the talented young photographer with Down Syndrome stars in the short film The Way Sam Sees It. Produced by local filmmaker Dan Sanguineti for Lights! Canberra! Action!, where it received the Best Use of an Item award, the short film has gone on to receive worldwide recognition. Inspired to create something more than a standard documentary, Dan wanted to showcase the spirit of Sam – his passion for photography and life. He came up with the idea of a narrative exploring Sam’s creative process with a scenario that would require a photo assignment. Following this year’s Lights! Canberra! Action! theme of rainbows, the story they came up with sees Sam miss his shot capturing a rainbow in the sky. Not to be disheartened, Sam heads out on a photographic adventure and captures rainbows across Canberra. “The truth is Sam finds the rainbow

everywhere … It was easy for us to have Sam go and find these things, take some photos of it as we went,” says Dan. A breeze to make, Dan says that Sam brings so much to the screen with his love for creativity shining through. Having the passionate young photographer as the driving force of the piece is the reason people are connecting so much with the film, according to Dan. Since the win at the Canberra contest, the film has toured the globe, picking up more awards along the way. These include Best Documentary at the AltFF Alternate Film Festival in Canada, Best Short Documentary at the online International World Film Awards, Galactic Award at the SFC Positive Film Festival in Canberra, International Humanitarian Award at the Jersey Shore Film Festival, Best Direction at the LGBT Los Angeles Film Festival, Audience Choice at Screen It International Film Festival in Queensland, and Best Diversity Short Film at the

Sam Chapman and Dan Sanguineti share the beauty of the little things in The Way Sam Sees It. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Joy House Film Festival in Sydney. Dan, who has been active in the local film industry for over 20 years, says people often come to him with a concept and he will help them develop it into something they can get made. Parents caught onto this and would ask Dan to help their children or mentor them. Extended version on canberradaily.com.au You can follow Dan Sanguinetti via dansanguineti.com.au and Sam Chapman at instagram.com/samchapman_takesphotos - Jessica Cordwell

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Book talk This week, Michael Popple suggests three books that would make excellent last minute gifts for Christmas. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog, unseenlibrary.com Vendetta by Sarah Barrie

Get all your Christmas gifts sorted at The Book Cow Canberra’s youngest independent bookshop. We sell pages for all ages

HQ, $32.99 Sex, violence and vengeance are all in abundance in this first recommended gift. Former vigilante turned maverick police officer Lexi Winter is forced to relive her past when her friends become entangled with a motorcycle club she used to work for. Going undercover, Lexi is drawn into old dangers, especially when the club’s former president returns, looking for explosive revenge. This is a brilliantly dark piece of Australian crime fiction that makes full use of its complex protagonist to tell an outstanding story. A gripping sequel to Barrie’s previous novels, you will not be able to put Vendetta down.

House of Open Wounds by Adrian Tchaikovsky Head of Zeus, $32.99 Fantasy fans will love this impressive novel from Adrian Tchaikovsky. The Palleseen are an unstoppable empire, determined to rid the world of religion and superstition. As their armies advance, Yasnic, a former priest, healer and rebel, is drafted into an experimental medical unit. Working with an unorthodox band of healers, Yasnic is going to learn about the horrors of war, even if it kills him. House of Open Wounds is a bloody, humorous and powerful read, filled with heart and memorable characters. Tchaikovsky takes his readers on a hell of a ride, in one of the best fantasy books of 2023.

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose HarperCollins, $32.99 The final recommendation is a cosy and fun murder mystery from a rising star. Molly Gray is Head Maid of the Regency Grand Hotel. Proud, loyal and hardworking, Molly lives to clean up other people’s messes. But when a famous mystery writer dies in her hotel, she is dragged into another murder. However, this one has ties to her complicated past, and the secrets she knows are going to get her into trouble. This compelling sequel to The Maid is another amazing novel from Prose that views an intriguing case through the eyes of a unique protagonist. Highly recommended for Christmas.

Canberra Weekly competition winners The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Ultraceuticals: A Biziak, Wright. Twelve Gins of Christmas: W Kruska, Dunlop. Puppy Surprise: L Dixon, Ainslie; S Russoniello, Ngunnawal; G Savage, Greenway; K Smith, Harrison. Coup de Chance film passes: J Garside, Jerrabomberra; C Do, Bonner; T Dorman, Wanniassa; O Morgan, Evatt; H Stray, Nicholls.

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what’s on 15- 08 DISCOVERING ANCIENT

DEC SEP EGYPT On loan from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities is this deep dive into the culture of ancient Egyptian society featuring more than 220 objects spanning more than 3,000 years.

Enjoy The Little Burley’s Big Christmas Bash on 16 December.

LITTLE BURLEY’S 16 THE BIG CHRISTMAS BASH

DEC The Little Burley’s BIG Christmas BASH day and night market features Canberra’s best and finest small businesses. Over 90 stalls with locally crafted designs, homewares, cuisines and beverages. Enjoy a Christmas quintet, photobooth pics, dancers, circus performances, roving acts and live bands, Santa visits and more!

DEC Christmas Carols Singalong is supported by St Paul’s Ginninderra and Mosaic Baptist Churches. Bring a picnic or choose from onsite BBQ options. Christmas songs old and new.

The Boy and the Heron (PG) In 1943, Tokyo, during the Pacific War, air munitions factory owner Shoichi Makki (voiced by Christian Bale) leaves his 12-year-old son Mahito Maki (Luca Padovan) to help fight a hospital fire. After losing his wife to the fire, Shoichi remarries her younger sister, Natsuko (Gemma Chan), and moves his family to the countryside. Struggling with his grief and anger, Mahito soon meets a mysterious grey heron (Robert Pattinson) who leads him to an ancient tower in the woods. After gracing audiences with several animation masterpieces, Hayao Miyazaki’s swansong is an autobiographical gift for his grandson. Focusing on a male protagonist exploring his self-destructive tendencies amid familial upheaval, the movie soon shifts gears into familiar Miyazaki fantasy-adventure territory. Crossing into a complex realm with a canberradaily.com.au

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DEC FEB Wood Works Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Harp Kiddle. The exhibition is being opened by Evan Dunstone (Dunstone Designs) on Friday 15 December at 6.30pm.

National Museum of Australia, 15 December–8 September; nma.gov.au

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manipulative guide, Mahito embarks on a coming-of-age odyssey to appreciate that he may no longer be the centre of his universe. In usual fashion, Mahito meets a myriad of strange and enchanting creatures and characters on his journey to rescue his matriarchal figures. Unlike Spirited Away, such characters and environments are not intriguing as it all seems to be strange for strangeness’s sake, with nothing of substance below the beautifully hand-drawn surface. Fans of Miyazaki’s filmography may spot familiar elements but may also be left feeling that the exercise is lazily derivative, especially as the movie struggles to make any sense of itself. Verdict: A beautiful-looking, but uninspiring experience. Explore Miyazaki’s amazing catalogue on Netflix for a richer cinematic journey instead. 1.5 stars. - Luke McWilliams, themovieclub.net Viewed at Dendy cinemas.

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DEC LLEWELLYN CHOIR The Llewellyn Choir presents their end-of-year celebration concert, featuring traditional carols and music from Holst, Vaughan Williams, Bach and more, with soloist Rohan Thatcher and accompanist Anthony Smith. Griffith Neighbourhood Centre, Saturday 16 December 6pm; llewellynchoir.org.au IN TOWN PARK 17 CAROLS The Tuggeranong

DEC Salvation Army invites you to an afternoon of community fun with entertainment, children’s activities, a sausage sizzle and community carols. Tuggeranong Town Park, Sunday 17 December from 4pm; facebook.com/carolsintownpark CHRISTMAS 19-24 ACAROL

DEC The festive season classic by Charles Dickens sees Scrooge and the Christmas spirits take the stage. Canberra Theatre Centre, 19-24 December; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

NFSA will be transformed into a quintessential American prom night, complete with balloons, refreshments and music for a special screening of Carrie (R18+). Frock up and enjoy canapes in the 1970s-styled courtyard, with a drink on arrival, before the screening.

DEC event in the Magical Christmas Special, a sparkling celebration of all things Christmas.

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WITH GILLIAN FROM COLLEEN’S LINGERIE AND SWIMWEAR

Dive into style As December arrives and holidays beckon, it’s time to embrace the joy of summer and indulge in the myriad of swimwear options available. Finding the perfect swimwear is not just about style but also about comfort and confidence.

wear a breast form. It features discreet pockets to hold breast forms securely in place. Higher necklines which don’t compromise on style give women confidence to embrace the water.

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The one-piece swimsuit is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. Underwires offer great support for the fuller bust and a swim dress gives a bit more coverage. Classic black is always a safe bet, but don’t shy away from vibrant colours and bold prints.

Gone are the days when a one-piece was your only option for a modest yet stylish swim. The tankini can be worn with your choice of bikini bottoms, swim skirts or leggings and has become a favourite for many women. Tankinis are very versatile, with styles from flowy blouson tops to sporty racerbacks.

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Our rash vests not only offer a chic and sporty look but also provide excellent sun protection with UPF rated fabrics. These versatile tops can be worn at the beach, in the garden, out walking or in the pool.

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Chlorine can cause swimwear to lose its elasticity and shape very quickly. Choosing a chlorine-resistant fabric such as the Poolproof brand, can help prolong its life, so can caring for your swimwear. As soon as possible after wearing, rinse your swimwear in cold water – jumping in a warm shower wearing your swimsuit tends to keep the chlorine in the fabric. Squeeze the fabric and leave to try out of the sun – sun rays will destroy the elasticity. Using a product like Suit Saver, which is guaranteed to remove 99.9 per cent of chlorine, will help keep colours bright and extend the life of your swimwear. The key to finding the perfect swimwear is embracing your unique style so you can dive into summer Dive into Colleen’s Lingerie and Swimwear in with flair! Garran for stylish and comfortable swimwear.

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feature The Hierophant

Tim Thomas, owner and co-founder of The Hierophant, which is celebrating 35 years of serving the Canberra community.

Hierophant

The : proudly serving Canberra for 35 years Nestled in the heart of Griffith lies an enchanting place where people can go to access natural health options. Proudly serving Canberra for 35 years, The Hierophant, a natural medicine store and clinic, is a must visit for those who are curious and looking to develop a deeper connection with themselves and nature. Tim Thomas, owner and co-founder of The Hierophant, shares insights into how The Hierophant began, why you must visit and where it is headed in the future.

ongratulations on 35 years in business. Can you tell us about The Hierophant’s journey?

I grew up in Wales and studied at a college in London, pursuing a degree in Psychics. I became interested in massage, aromatherapy, and other modalities in my 20s

which opened my mind to a new path leading to natural therapies. Through fate, I came to Canberra to study with Kim Dudley, who was running some education on homeopathy, herbalism, and naturopathy. I was totally thrown into this world, but it all made complete sense to me. While I studied with Kim, I also trained and

worked as a registered nurse at the Canberra hospital. Kim and I began lecturing on homeopathic and herbal remedies and rented a space in May 1988. The Hierophant was born. By December 1988, we expanded into a bigger space. Kim and I ran workshops and consulted one-on-one and also brought on other consultants. Kim unfortunately passed away several years ago which affected a lot of our community, as he was so well respected. We have been pottering along the last few years, however, along with our 35 years celebration this year, came the realisation it’s time to take the business through a revamp. Now, with some new team members coming on board, The Hierophant is excitingly taking on some new projects in 2024.

Can you share some insights into what The Hierophant offers the community?

We have a mission to empower people to explore natural medicines, and realise that nature has

The Hierophant natural medicine store and clinic is centrally located at the Griffith shops.

The newly release premium tea range.

What is something simple everyone should do to look after their wellness?

Liz Dent and Emma Mathews will be running a free mini Christmas decoration making workshop and cacao intention sessions this Saturday 16 December.

provided incredibly powerful healing remedies. We have customers who have been coming in since we started all those 35 years ago, however, we find the majority of our newer customers are people who come in for the following reasons: sleep struggles, stress and anxiety, and gut health or allergies. People love that not only do they have access to practitioners, but our book store has a wealth of knowledge so they can do their own research as well.

What kind of unique experience does The Hierophant offer? A lot of customers tell me that the first thing they notice when they walk through the doors is the smell of the place – the teas, the oils, the incenses, and herbs. It’s like walking into a little wonderland where they can walk around and get wrapped up in the warmth of the energy of the remedies on the shelves. Those remedies have a healing presence in which they are bursting to give themselves to people. You can

have a wander around, sit and look at books while feeling embraced by health. Customers will feel like they are entering a whole new world of possibility.

What does 2024 have in store for The Hierophant?

We have an exciting 2024 planned, with an upgrade to our store, several new ranges of products and a new website coming. We also have lots of new courses coming soon, to inform young people on herbal medicine and natural remedies. I would love to leave a legacy where The Hierophant continues to be a place for you to learn and connect. I want young people to understand that the herb they just walked across could lessen your menstrual cramps. The plant you just weeded out of your garden could aid in cleansing your liver. So, there are lots of fun things we are creating for the community … some we can’t speak about yet.

Tell your kids you love them. Walk around the block and smell the roses. Look at a tree and a blade of grass and experience the wonder and the awe. Observe a strange insect and just be in nature. Feel the heat of the sun. Feel the dampness of the rain and the smell just before a thunderstorm. Nature is in a continual state of meditation – just tune in.

You have a special Christmas event coming up, tell us more about that.

The Hierophant is celebrating with a Christmas party on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 December. On both days, there will be samples of our brand-new luxury tea range to try, and herbal tonic mocktails each evening. We have a new range of beautiful Christmas gifts in store, plus, all weekend there will be 10 per cent off all homeopathic and herbal remedies and complimentary zinc testing. The Saturday line-up will include free herb-themed Christmas decoration making in the morning, complimentary 15-minute psychic readings from midday, an intention setting session with ceremonial cacao in the afternoon, finishing with mocktails in the evening.

Where can people find out more?

You can find The Hierophant upstairs at 6 Barker Street, Griffith or at www.thehierophant.com.au or by calling 02 6295 6939.

health+wellbeing

WITH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR DR VIVIENNE LEWIS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AT UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA

Body love and self-care over the holidays As a practicing Clinical Psychologist treating clients with eating and body image issues, I know that summer and Christmas/school holidays can be a time of challenge, especially for those who suffer from eating disorders and body image concerns. It’s typically a time where people worry about their body weight and shape as we’re wearing less clothing due to heat, and we are often eating more or are around more ‘treat’ foods than usual. Also, we are often out of routine, which makes regular eating difficult. Christmas can also be a time of stress with seeing relatives you may not have seen for quite some time and worrying about what they might say about your appearance and eating. It’s not uncommon for mental health issues to become worse over stressful times like Christmas. So, it’s important to think ahead and have a plan. It’s important to look after yourself including your basic needs for sleep, regular eating, movement of the body, relaxation, and surround yourself with those people who lift you up.

If you’re worried about comments from others, think of some assertive comebacks. Prepare what you might say to a relative who might comment on your weight. For example, you could change the topic or ignore the comment. You can also lead by example by commenting on how it’s nice to see them. There is a lot of food available over Christmas and this can be overwhelming. Remember that you don’t have to eat it all. If you come across a food pusher (someone who tries to make you eat more or taste something), say you’re full or take some away with you to ‘have later’. You can also distract yourself by engaging in games and play, such as playing with children or helping clear the table. It’s okay to say ‘no’. Have a plan to make sure you’re eating regularly and allow yourself to have some yummy foods you might not usually have. If you’re getting stressed about a party or lunch, remember it’s just one day or one event; it will be over before you know it. Reward yourself

for getting through a challenging time with family and make room for relaxation over your holidays. Everyone deserves to be respected and you don’t have to put up with bad behaviour. If someone is being disrespectful or causing you stress, move away from them, excuse yourself and go outside or where your support people might be. Sometimes when we are overwhelmed it’s best to take it one day at a time. Think about having a social media break, doing some things you enjoy, and surrounding yourself with people and activities that relax you and lift you up. Treat yourself kindly and with compassion. You deserve it! For some help and holiday reading you might enjoy my book, Positive Bodies: Loving the Skin You’re In. If you require help over the Christmas period, you can contact Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), Lifeline (13 11 14), or for those with eating disorders, the Butterfly Foundation (1800 33 4673).

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Plenty of potential Watson 44 Knox Street Located in the heart of Watson, 44 Knox Street is split over two levels and set up to accommodate the growing family. For agents Andrew Browne and Andrew Grenfell, their favourite thing about this property is that it holds a lot of potential to create something quite special. “The extension could be used as a home office or could easily be used as a fourth bedroom. You have separate light filled living areas, a huge flat block, and the potential to renovate as the bones of this property are solid!” 54

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It also presents an ideal investment opportunity. “With changes to the Territory Plan, the block size of 948sqm could hold added motivation for the savvy investor or someone who is looking for a passive income,” they say. And when it comes to location, 44 Knox Street is in one of the best spots in Watson as the popular Majura Primary is directly across the road and the Watson shops are only a short stroll down the road. There’s great access to the EPIC farmers market every Saturday – “you could say you are literally in the heart of Watson,” the agents agree.

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