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Lifeline Canberra’s Bookfair is on at EPIC from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 February and is set to break fundraising records.

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Lifeline Canberra Bookfair to break fundraising records

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hree times a year, Lifeline Canberra’s bookfairs raise muchneeded money for their 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support hotline (13 11 14) – “a service that can cater to absolutely anyone for any conceivable human crisis, any time of day or night, at any age,” CEO Carrie-Ann Leeson says.

Ms Leeson expects the next bookfair – Friday 9 to Sunday 11 February, at EPIC – will exceed even last February’s, which at the time was the biggest ever, and raised a record half million dollars.

Last February, 200 pallets were unpacked, or enough books to stretch three times around Lake Burley Griffin. This year, there has been a 20 pallet increase in the stock: books, records, talking books, games, puzzles, and music – thousands of pre-loved items donated by Canberrans.

“We are looking at a record number of books again,” Ms Leeson said. “That continues to amaze us.

We’re so grateful, because not only are we funding and supplying the two major bookfairs [the other is in September] and the Southside bookfair [in June]; we’ve also got our bookstore, which is generating as much as a bookfair every year as well.”

The bookfair is Lifeline’s main fundraiser, and every cent raised will fund the crisis hotline.

“The bookfair is the mainstay in terms of our funding, and generates a few million dollars for us every year,” Ms Leeson said. “And that allows us to answer all of the calls that we do…

“Our mission of suicide prevention is only possible thanks to the unwavering support of the Canberra community, and for that, we are eternally grateful.”

Lifeline nationwide answers more than 3,160 calls every day, or 1.15 million each year. In 2023, 32,000 of those calls were from Canberrans.

The focus of a call is always around the human element, Ms Leeson says: loss, relationship difficulties, isolation, bullying. Sometimes, financial distress, alcohol abuse or misuse, or gambling are factors.

While Lifeline Canberra punches above its weight and its volunteers answer proportionately many more calls than other states, the charity finds it difficult to answer all the calls to their hotline.

Calls to Lifeline increased by 40 per cent during the pandemic – and three years later, that demand has not subsided, Ms Leeson said.

“The community is under immense pressure…

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People are struggling with high levels of anxiety around the future and uncertainty… We’re finding a lot of people are struggling financially, and that is placing challenges on relationships. Some people are feeling isolated, they don’t have the support…

We know that the government is trying to do everything to support it, but it is often not sufficient to take the distress away.”

Lifeline has grown by 40 per cent to meet that increase, but still around 15 to 20 per cent of the calls (a couple of hundred thousand out of 1.2 million) go unanswered every year.

“We’re still a bit behind on that front,” Ms Leeson said. “It’s the only thing that keeps the team awake at night, trying to find ways to get to every caller when they find the courage to reach out for help.”

Here is where the public can help. One call to the crisis line costs $26, or as much as a handful of books, so coming to the bookfair helps pay for the hotline.

“You grab four books, and you’ve essentially got a bargain,” Ms Leeson said. “But you’ve also got in the back of your mind the fact that you’ve funded a call to someone you’ll never meet, but you’ve changed their life for the better. It’s a wonderful story that we like to tell, because so many people do come through that book fair, and they’ve made use of the service themselves, or they know someone who has. It’s a great way to demonstrate to them just what they’re doing to support that.”

Some of the rare and collectible books can cost a few thousand dollars, but on average, a fiction book costs between $4 and $6. Some cost as little as 50 cents – but, Ms Leeson reassures the public, they are high-quality, clean, and fully intact.

“We don’t sell any damaged stock,” Ms Leeson said. “The books are all cleaned up; a lot of love is put back into them when they are donated to the warehouse.”

Between your car boot and the bookfair, Ms Leeson said, each book goes through a careful process to ensure it is ready for its next home. Items are assessed for damage, then sorted into their relevant category. Each genre is lovingly tended by volunteers with expertise or special interest in that area. These volunteers pack the books into boxes for a short stay in storage before they are brought out for the February, June, or September bookfair.

Any high-value items are thoroughly researched to ascertain their value. They then either make their way to the Lifeline Canberra eBay store or the top-

Lifeline Canberra CEO Carrie-Ann Leeson.

tier Collectors Room at the Bookfair, the index for which can be found on the Lifeline Canberra website.

The public can also support Lifeline through the activities they organise throughout the year, such as the Gala in May, or physical challenges like their attempt at a world record for the twist in March. They can donate via Lifeline Canberra’s website (www. lifelinecanberra.org.au), or volunteer.

“People are so generous with their time, but we’re always looking for more volunteers, either at the bookfair warehouse, on the phones, or in the bookstore,” Ms Leeson said. “If anyone would like to volunteer, we will provide the training and all of the resources… We’d be very grateful to hear from them.

“On that note, a very big thank you to our volunteers. It’s not a small undertaking… We wouldn’t be able to do what we do with a workforce of 800 people if 99 per cent of them weren’t volunteers.”

Ms Leeson encourages anyone feeling stressed, unsettled, or anxious, and who needs help, to ring Lifeline, which she says provides a highly clinical and compassionate service.

“Give us a call and we’ll listen, we’ll help you through it…

“People sometimes will ring up and apologise: ‘I’m so sorry; my situation isn’t potentially that bad; I might be using the time that you could be with someone else.’ … You don’t need to be at a point where you are struggling with safety to call. Obviously, if you are, we want you to pick up the phone and call us. But we want people to reach out early and to try to get to a point where we can enable their coping.”

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Lifeline volunteer honoured for 45 years’ service For 45 years, Jan Dawes volunteered with Lifeline Canberra, dedicating her time to listen to desperate Australians ringing the 24/7 crisis support hotline, and helping them in their distress.

On 26 January, she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2024 Australia Day honours “for service to the community through social welfare organisations”.

“It seems a bit strange,” Mrs Dawes said, with a laugh. “I was very surprised at first, but also honoured when I thought about it. I think it’s a great honour.”

Mrs Dawes is one of 25 Canberrans recognised in the General Division of the Order of Australia, and among 739 Australians nationwide. They include scientists, diplomats, doctors, teachers, businesspeople, lawyers, librarians, musicians, and sports players. Some are well-known, others are quiet achievers – but all are extraordinary in their way.

Mrs Dawes got involved with Lifeline in 1976, because it was something she could do when her children were young. She did a night course,

which she says taught her a lot of skills; found that she really enjoyed the work, and stayed until 2021, serving as both a telephone crisis counsellor and a supervisor.

“Lifeline has a very valuable role to play in the community, and I think we do a lot of work when we’re on the phones,” Mrs Dawes said. “We talk with people… giving them other options when they’re in a really bad spot, and can’t see a way out… “[They] can turn [their] mind to the other options, and [realise] ‘Yeah, hey, it isn’t as bad as I thought’, or ‘I can do this’ instead. Sometimes, problems we have go round in our head, but verbalising it and speaking to someone can make it so much clearer for the caller.”

Mrs Dawes commended Lifeline for its excellent support for volunteers, acknowledging the organisation’s acceptance and commitment to them.

“Lifeline really looks after their volunteers better than any of the other agencies that I’ve worked with.

That was a real plus, too…

“Lifeline is there, and to be used by people, and they’re very accepting of people, and therefore

Jan Dawes OAM has been recognised for 45 years of volunteering with Lifeline Canberra.

accepting of you as a volunteer, too.”

Mrs Dawes received Lifeline Australia’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Opal of Honour Award in 2019, and Golden Wattle Award in 2018.

She and her husband planned to celebrate Australia Day with a sausage sizzle at their retirement village.

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The Canberra cat café that Reddit shut down Within four days of the Reddit community getting a whiff that a Canberra cat café might not be up to scratch, Tabby Time Cat Café & Child Care Service closed its doors.

CW spoke with owner Felicity Banks as well as Danny Shean, founder of Paws For More, the organisation the foster kittens came from, this is a combination of both their sides.

Taking off when a screenshot of the Tabby Time post in the Canberra Community Noticeboard Facebook page made it to the Mildly Infuriating subreddit. It quickly caught attention for the fact it was running from someone’s loungeroom and didn’t serve anything.

Laughs and outrage flowed at the idea that they would have to

bring their own coffee and drinks to the cat café.

“I did not expect people to be hugely angry there was no coffee, I thought it was fairly obvious you wouldn’t want to be having hot coffees around kittens. There’s not enough space here to have a separate area for coffee where you can observe the kittens but not interact with them,” Ms Banks says.

Replying to some of the posters, Ms Banks says she could offer guests a cup of tea, weak milo or perhaps a stale cracker she found in the pantry. For some, this was salt in the wound and also blurred the food service line.

“I didn’t realise that you can’t even offer a single sealed bottle of coke for free or even tap water is considered food retail. I underestimated the strictness of

Tabby Time Cat Café & Child Care closed for business after an outpour of concern from internet users.

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the food laws,” she says.

The operation would have put the kittens at unnecessary risk, says Mr Shean, he explains other

cat cafes are run in public spaces with ample space between cats and beverage and food service (continued page 12)

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He says running it from a loungeroom negates a lot of those safety measures.

“Overexposing the kittens to too much stimulus can have a negative impact on them,” he says. “It’s not hard for someone to accidentally injure a kitten and the space when we went to get the cats was a very small one and she was offering 12 people.”

People were quick to ask whether the organisation she was fostering through knew about the business venture. It didn’t take long for Paws For More to get word of what was happening and quickly respond to the concerns.

“It was definitely a surprise that she would just go ahead without officially being approved to do it or doing any due diligence on how to make it safe for the kittens,” says Mr Shean.

The foster carer approached Paws For More with a proposal for the cat café to which the organisation shared their concerns for the safety of the kittens and said they would look into it.

“We expressed concerns about the idea, it could be exploitive with the kittens and not safe for the kittens… We gave our thoughts on the idea, we never gave her any permission or approval to go ahead,” says Mr Shean.

Paws For More quickly jumped into action and set about retrieving the kitten housed with the foster carer. However, they were only able to collect four as she refused to hand over two kittens.

Since then, the two kittens have been placed with their

adoptive owner early and the other four have remained in the direct care of Paws For More. Mr Shean says they want to keep a close eye on them and ensure they have not caught any virus from customers they might have encountered.

A huge red flag for commenters was the child care service part of the business, particularly the mention that it might be able to be covered by the NDIS. “People got the wrong idea because I guess they didn’t understand that under certain circumstances, what funds can be used for.”

“We don’t know how the NDIS works; we would never authorise anything mentioned of that without being researched. It is just poor due diligence by the foster,” says Mr Shean.

The ethics of financial gain were questioned, as the café wasn’t a fundraiser for the fostering organisation. It could have been a win-win situation, according to Ms Banks, the kittens and foster carer both could benefit. If it was successful, she would have potentially shared some proceeds with the organisation.

“I would be the one taking the risks and doing the cleaning, looking after and feeding the cats. So, I did feel that it was fair,” she says.

“Another reason we were not keen on the proposal was she said she wanted to try to get money to pay off her mortgage.

We did say we’re here to help animals not people pay their mortgage,” says Mr Shean.

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Should Australia have conscription?

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First, congratulations to our most deserved Australians of the Year, medical researchers Professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer, on their groundbreaking research into melanomas. Also, congrats to young Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner on winning the Australian Open after coming from behind.

In the past few weeks, there has been a lot said about defence recruiting being well short of the targets set. The hoary old issue of conscription has been raised again.

I missed out by a day on being conscripted in the second-last ballot held in 1972. I voluntarily later joined the ARES in 1978.

I must say I have always been in favour of national service – as long as everyone has to do it. Ballots are inherently unfair.

I know many of my old Army comrades, some of whom were nashos in Vietnam, oppose conscription as such – even though they tend to look back fondly at their time in the Army.

I agree with Admiral Chris Barrie RAN Ret’d, who favours a two-tiered compulsory scheme for all young people, both civil and military.

My suggested scheme would involve all 18-year-olds being conscripted to do national service for two years. You need at least two years to get value out of the conscript, especially in the ADF. The military could take the best suited for military service, and the rest could be allocated to various nation-building schemes.

Most young people go to the

end of Year 12, and many turn 18 whilst still at school. Obviously, they would be called up upon completion of Year 12. Those already serving apprenticeships could carry on their trade and apprenticeship training either in the military or in a civilian program. People would go to university at age 20 and above.

I would like to see as part of the scheme a requirement that all involved in the civilian scheme do their service away from their homes. A lot of 18-year-olds would grow up very quickly as a result of being involved in military or civilian national service, and would quickly learn to really appreciate this country.

There are approximately a little over 300,000 18-year-olds in Australia. This scheme would cost a fair bit, but the benefits in terms of defence and to improving our communities, not to mention the greater maturity the 20-year-olds exiting the scheme would bring to our nation, would far outweigh the monetary investment in the scheme.

A number of conscripts stayed on with the ADF in the past, and I would imagine some would under this scheme. They could be offered short-term extensions of service initially, and would be ideal to train the cohorts of conscripts entering service. As the conscripts both military and civil would be provided with board and keep, their wages could be relatively low.

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Downer resident James Nichols cycles his mobile sound system to Canberra’s monthly daytime nightclub. Photos: Georgia Curry.

DJ Max Haesler spins some chillout beats on vinyl to warm up the crowd.

Night-clubbers caught in broad daylight A new daytime nightclub in the UK made headlines recently but sorry to burst your bubble England, Canberrans have been doing it for five months.

A crowd of thirty-somethings (and older) have been holding monthly “dayclubs” for non-nocturnal types during the far more respectable hours of 4pm and 10pm. Local DJs spin vinyl, the sound system is epic, and the dance floor is various grassy public spaces around Canberra.

One of the organisers behind this novel idea is Downer resident James Nichols, who has a two-year-old toddler Fabien, with his partner and coorganiser Nyssa, and as every new parent knows, sleep is of the utmost importance.

“Me and my partner just had a kid, and we just wanted to have a dance event that we could go to which meant wrapping up at 10pm,” James says.

“And making it outdoors so we could bring our kids, it’s family-friendly. If you centre your event to ramp up at 8pm and it’s done by 10pm, you can have a great time - and have a beer - kind of perfect for us.”

The dayclubs in the UK are called “Day Fever” (a nod to the Bee Gees’ Night Fever). The Canberra dayclub is dubbed Spangled Drongos, for no particular reason (it’s an actual bird native to Queensland) other than the fact that it’s just a 16

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really cool name.

At Spangled Drongos, there are no dress regulations, no minimum age and no cover charge (plus no bouncers). Just the natural bushland of Canberra and the incredible light show - sunset. The best part is that attendees are encouraged to come by bicycle - totally carbon neutral.

James tows a hefty sound system with large speakers each month on his electric bike.

Members of the organising crew, who as a selfstyled bureaucratic parody call themselves “The Executive Committee”, bring grills, turntables, drinks, and lights on their bikes.

The sound system is cobbled together from various bits including the old sub-woofers from the Woden Youth Centre band nights, paired with DIY amplifier circuitry, and is powered by EV batteries from a wrecked Mitsubishi Outlander.

James’ idea for “bike raves” stems from his time in Sydney when strict lockout laws were introduced between 2014 and 2020. The legislation required 1.30am lockouts for all nightclubs in the CBD and Kings Cross. Thus, the bike rave was born.

“When the lockouts in Kings Cross happened, it was a broader clamp-down on nightlife,” he says.

“At the time, I was a bit younger and really into bikes

and it was just impossible to organise the kinds of interesting gigs we wanted to do. The easiest way that I saw was to just do it on bikes.

“We could have it in parks and then move on to another location and do another hour and not annoy nearby residents. We’d evade the sound restrictions and we’d have low impact on people in general.”

Unlike the mobile bike raves in Sydney, Canberra’s Spangled Drongo is usually stationary but has the potential to ride on if necessary. Their latest event was held at the Spirit Levels (public artwork) on ANU grounds, near the National Museum of Australia.

“We still have the possibility to move if we have to,” James says. “ANU security sometimes roll by but when they see people in their mid-30s they say, oh, not a problem. We keep it clean, we make sure all the rubbish is picked up, we believe in caring for the land.”

First-timers to Spangled Drongos last Saturday were Alex and Simon Cox with their daughter Laura.

They heard about the event via James’ sister (that’s Canberra’s one-degree of separation for you).

“The timing is ideal - after naptime, before bedtime,” Alex says. “For parents with little kids, you can feel like you’re stuck at home a lot so having an event like this means we can still go out and see our friends - and the kids can come.”

When I arrived at my first Spangled Drongos around 6ish, there were picnic blankets spread out, bubble machines for the kids, and chilled afternoon beats by DJ Max Haesler, who was warming up the crowd. Different DJs work the decks each month, taking it in turns to get people on the green dancefloor. (continued page 18) canberradaily.com.au

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First-time patrons to the daytime nightclub, Spangled Drongos, Alex and Simon Cox with their daughter Laura.

Spangled Drongos patrons are encouraged to travel to the daytime nightclubs by bicycle.

(from page 16) About 50 or 60 people are there, with more cyclists arriving as the sun starts to set.

The chosen site is a natural amphitheatre sloping down towards the lake.

“We’re potentially having

a sound picnic,” James says.

“A picnic at first, then sunset happens, music is playing and people start dancing. Because it’s centred around the sunset, it’s really a light show basically - we’re letting nature do the work.”

As night falls, the music cranks

up and drongos regular, Shanny, has brought some ‘70s funk and disco records. Other nights there may be some garage, house or techno music.

“It’s a mishmash but all fun dance music,” James says. “It’ll be eclectic and it’s run by the ‘Executive Committee’. The best

way to organise something I’ve found is to democratise it so that everyone’s invested.”

How very Canberran.

Spangled Drongos monthly public events are posted as public events on Facebook.

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to the editor Response to Stefaniak’s Australia Day column I’m surprised that Bill Stefaniak (CW 25 January), with his legal qualifications and political experience, depends upon hypotheticals and speculation to make a case for 26 January.

Like, re-dredging up how lucky it was the British who colonised us rather than one of those ‘vicious’ European powers. The reality is, they didn’t, while the British, despite their top institutions we eventually adopted to our benefit, weren’t paragons of progressive virtue either: the treatment of Indigenous Australians was often harsher than in other countries they colonised.

As a lawyer, Bill must be fully aware that the British legal requirement of fair treatment for colonised “natives” was ignored virtually from the start, leading to a century of forced dispossession,

kidnappings of women and children and murders (including beheadings and poisonings).

Over 400 instances have been documented by historians as ‘massacres’, that is, group killings of six or more people. Yet, on only one occasion were the white perpetrators brought to justice and hanged. In all this time, the official view, here and in London, was to ignore completely the few decent citizens and groups who protested at the inhumane treatment being sanctioned by officialdom at all levels – including, Bill might note, the members of our colonial legislative assemblies. All in all, Bill’s throw-away line that “some pretty nasty things” happened to Indigenous people, is no more than an attempted whitewash of a terrible stain on our (and Britain’s) history which needs to be fully and openly acknowledged when

debating an appropriate ‘national day’ or any other issues involving our First Australians.

To conclude, Bill’s assertion that because no was one killed on 26 January means it could be called an ‘occupation’ but not an ‘invasion’ is no more than a semantic and thin second coat of whitewash.

- Eric Hunter, Cook

to tell us how we celebrate Australia Day? If Woolworths stopped stocking celebratory items from other countries or flying the Aboriginal flags, would you think it divisive?

- Vi Evans, MacGregor

Perspectives on Australia Day celebrations

First it was the complete stuff-up with the Voice referendum which ended up unnecessarily costing the taxpayers $450 million, all to no avail. They are now refusing to confirm ruling out the nonsensical stage 3 tax cuts proposed by the previous LNP government. Albo would have us believe that his government “supports reducing tax” and haven’t changed their position when they should. As the proposed tax cuts were initially supported by the government on self-serving political grounds, maybe it’s time for it to show some discernment and scrap them as they should never have been supported in the first place, the estimated $313 billion cost over a decade is both unjustifiable and unaffordable, particularly under the current economic circumstances.

- Mario Stivala, Belconnen

I agree with Doug Steley (CW 18 January), ‘Let’s be proud to be Australian’. That Australia Day is for celebrating a united Australia not a divided one. But I do not agree that Peter Dutton’s comments were rhetoric, divisive, toxic or ignorant politics. Was Anthony Albanese’s decision to hold a referendum to divide Australians by race, divisive, toxic or ignorant politics? A survey shows that 97% of Australians want the flags etc because they are proud to be Australian.

Peter Dutton has as much right to state what he did, as Albo thinks it ok to ignore Australia Day. What proof is there that Peter Dutton’s comments had anything to do with the arson attack in SA? If they were that easily persuaded, they may have got into trouble any other way. It is time that people who decide how we should or should not celebrate Australia Day, because they think it divisive, need to be told. Woolworths were going to fly the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags but not the Australian flag, is this not divisive?

If people do not want to celebrate Australia Day, that is their choice, but what gives them the right

Has the Albanese government prematurely reached its use-by date?

French colonisers Bill Stefaniak (CW 25 January) suggests that the French colonisers were better than the Russians, Spaniards, and Germans in their treatment of Indigenous inhabitants.

My experience and reading of Africa have led me to suggest otherwise.

- Russell Wenholz, Holt

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HAVE YOU HEARD? GIVIT donation of the week: Hardware voucher

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GIVIT is working with a community organisation in the ACT that provides support services for refugees and their families. They are requesting hardware vouchers for an elderly Syrian man in a wheelchair who recently arrived in Canberra with his family. We are requesting the donation of hardware vouchers so his family can purchase ramps for his house from Bunnings Warehouse. Your donation will help provide ease of mobility and greatly improve his quality of life. Generous Canberrans can fund this request with 100% of the funds received by GIVIT used to purchase hardware vouchers. To fund this request, visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search Category: ‘hardware voucher’; Location: ‘ACT’. GIVIT supports more than 400 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your items with people who need them most.

On 8 February 12.30pm, Friends of ANBG Thursday Talks present ‘The Rare Bloom Project’, a partnership approach to conserving Australian wildflowers, at Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette. Speaker is environmental scientist, Bradley Desmond, assistant co-ordinator for Australian Seed Bank Partnership. Admission by gold coin donation.

Bookings via www.trybooking.com/CGTIR.

Coffee/Op Shop Coffee/Op Shop at Christ Church Hawker, corner Beetaloo Street and Belconnen Way, on Saturday 3 February 9am-12pm. Find a huge range of pre-loved books, clothes and jewellery, trash & treasure items, a cake stall and home-made jams.

Free tea/coffee and biscuits to all visitors. Enquiries: 0428 266 658.

Tuggeranong Sing Australia Tuggeranong Sing Australia will commence practice for 2024 on Monday 5 February 12.45pm at LDK, Greenway Views, 260 Soward Way, Greenway. We are a very friendly and welcoming group and invite anyone who enjoys singing to come along and ‘see how you like us’. No auditions and a wide variety of songs. More info: Colleen on 0478 599 631.

St Margaret’s 60th anniversary On Sunday 4 February, St Margaret’s Uniting Church in Watson will celebrate our 60th anniversary with a special worship service at 10.30am followed by a luncheon. All are welcome to attend the Sunday events. There will be a historical display of banners created by church members over the years and projected historical photographs of church events and members. The first Minister of the St Margaret’s congregation, Rev Don Erickson, who is a current member of the congregation, will be among the speakers on the day.

Lunar New Year The 2024 Lunar New Year will be celebrated on Saturday 10 February and it’s set to be a busy season for Canberra’s only non-profit, volunteer-run lion dance troupe, Prosperous Mountain Dragon and Lion Dance (aka Canberra Lion Dance).

To mark the Year of the Dragon, the troupe will celebrate with local businesses throughout the Canberra region. For locations, visit Canberra Lion Dance on Facebook.

Charity fashion parade The Karabar Housing Fashion Parade hosted by Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique is on Thursday 22 February 5pm at Queanbeyan Uniting Church. Your presence at this event not only promises an evening of style but also actively contributes to creating homes for those in need.

Your generosity and support will help Karabar Housing Cooperative build much-needed affordable rental housing in the Queanbeyan region.

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VIEW Club Yerrabi: Our Annual General Meeting is on Thursday 15 of February 11.30am at the Eastlake Club, 15 Hinder Street, Gungahlin. New members are most welcome. More info: call Dorothy on 0419 698 091.

Queanbeyan: Now a day club, our next meeting (the first for 2024) is our AGM on Thursday 15 February 12pm at the Tourist Hotel, Monaro Street, Queanbeyan.

RSVP to Sue on 0448 427 237 or nasforbes@bigpond.com by 12 February.

Mike Cramsie Memorial Race Day On Friday 9 February, the Mike Cramsie Memorial Race Day will be held at Thoroughbred Park in memory of Mike Cramsie who passed away in 2021 after an 18-month battle with brain cancer. The event is a fundraiser for the Mark Hughes Foundation, raising over $100,000 across the last two years.

The lunch is sold out (waiting list at trybooking.com/CLNFP), but general admission is free. Gates open 12pm. More info: thoroughbredpark.com.au

Omnia Adventurers and Social Club Would you like to meet new people and forge new friendships while enjoying a wide range of social activities? Omnia Adventurers and Social Club could be the place for you! Our activities include drinks and dinner on Friday nights, regular walks around town, bushwalking, movie and gallery outings and more! More info: email omnia_membership@omnia.asn.au

Epilepsy ACT Community Training Throughout the year, Epilepsy ACT runs community training sessions designed to make our region a safer place for people living with epilepsy.

The training covers two key topics: Understanding and Managing Epilepsy, and Administration of Emergency Medication. Training is free for a person living with epilepsy, a family member or unpaid carer of someone living with epilepsy. If you are a teacher, support worker, disability worker, colleague or friend, the discounted cost for this community training is: $180 per person for both courses; $100 for one course (Understanding and Managing Epilepsy is a prerequisite to the second course). Training is held at Epilepsy ACT, Grant Cameron Community Centre, 27 Mulley Street, Holder. Upcoming sessions: Monday 18 March 5.30pm; Wednesday 15 May 10am; Wednesday 17 July 5.30pm; Monday 16 September 10am; Monday 11 November 5.30pm. More info: epilepsyact.org.au

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Comedians Alex Horne and Greg Davies are the presenters of which UK television show?

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The film American Psycho (2000) starring Christian Bale is based on a novel of the same name by which writer?

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Who was the last emperor of the Pax Romana?

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Brain busters: 1. Green 2. Gemini, Libra and Aquarius 3. Taskmaster 4. Bret Easton Ellis 5. Marcus Aurelius

DOWN 1 Small boats (6) 2 Country in Horn of Africa (7) 3 Prefix, small (4) 5 Contradictory or incongruous phrase (8) 6 Alleviation (10) 7 Raise (7) 8 Yellow cartoon family, the – (8) 9 Conceal (4) 15 Adviser (10) 18 Representative (8) 19 US state (8) 21 Small, simple crown (7) 23 Practical person (7) 24 Stick of coloured chalk or wax used for writing (6) 27 Commiseration (4) 29 US space agency (1,1,1,1)

What colour is the pentagram on the Moroccan flag?

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AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

LEO JUL 23 – AUG 23

News will broaden your scope workwise and will provide clarity if health matters have been on your mind. A mystery will merit your attention; be sure to gain information. For some January-born Aquarians, news will clarify your personal and home life.

A health or work issue is likely to catch your focus. If you have sensitive topics to discuss, you will gain insight into the best way forward. Keep discussions on an even keel. You can progress with a project, trip or legality.

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23

You’ll enjoy spending time with a favourite group or activity, but may be easily influenced, so be sure to maintain perspective. Be prepared to state your case at work or financially, and be open to positive outcomes; they are coming.

An agreement may take you to fresh territory with a friend, family member or at work. If you feel you have been hard done by, look for ways to maintain common ground and avoid conflict. Base decisions on facts.

News may surprise you.

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23

Financial or work news will merit a little research. News may at first seems to knock back some of your plans, and yet with careful adjustments, you could collaborate and work towards an ideal outcome at work and in your personal life.

A change at work, with family or a fresh routine could open doors, even if it causes disruptions or you need to sort out a conundrum. Avoid misunderstandings. Midweek will be an ideal time for romance, the arts and domestic improvements.

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22

Positive opportunities concerning travel, study, your personal life or general direction will inspire you.

But you risk missing the magic of spontaneity if you focus too hard on the negatives of some circumstances. Plan a date: romance and the arts could thrive.

Take a moment to gain a sense of perspective, especially regarding your home and personal life. It’s a good week to find ways to restore beauty and harmony at home and/ or in your environment. Be positive: good news is on the way.

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUN 21

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

If you have set ideas about life, you may find that you encounter a surprise or two this week. Keep things grounded and based on facts for best results. You’ll enjoy socialising and engaging in fun activities, especially midweek next week.

Your hard work will have unexpected gains; you may even receive an unexpected ego or financial boost.

It’s a good time to invest in a longterm strategy at home and financially.

Be prepared to consider ventures that broaden your scope.

CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 22

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20

Strong emotions are likely to surface, either in you or someone close. Luckily, it’s an ideal week for romance, especially midweek. Keep perspective regarding a shared commitment, otherwise you may be liable to get stuck with negotiations.

Financial matters will deserve focus. You may need to reconfigure some aspects of your budget or investments. Developments in your personal and work life will be uplifting, especially if you can see the reasons to make changes now.

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Muesli slice Makes 24 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup wholemeal flour ½ cup desiccated coconut 2 tsp ground cinnamon ¾ cup sultanas or other mixed dried fruit ½ cup canola oil ½ cup honey

Healthy lunchbox ideas It’s back to school time – and to inspire families to create healthy lunchboxes the whole year through, Nutrition Australia has nominated 4-10 February as Healthy Lunch Box Week. Studies show children consume around one third of their daily food intake at school, making the lunchbox a valuable contribution towards meeting their daily nutritional needs. Here are some tasty and nutritious recipes and ideas courtesy of Healthy Lunchbox Week.

In a mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients and mix through.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until fully combined.

Place mixture into a lined slice tray and press down firmly.

Cook for 30 minutes until golden.

Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

2 mashed bananas Tip: Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a slice try with non-stick baking paper.

Apricot bites Makes 30

1 tsp vanilla extract Desiccated coconut for coating

2 cups rolled oats 2 cups dried apricots 2 cups rice puff cereal ¼ cup honey 2 Tbsp monounsaturated margarine

Place all ingredients into a food processor, blend until well combined.

Using clean wet hands, roll teaspoons of the mixture into ball shapes.

Toss in desiccated coconut.

Sandwich sushi Makes 6 pieces

Flatten bread with a rolling pin.

Spread dip over each slice of bread.

2 slices wholemeal bread, crusts removed 2 Tbsp vegetable-based dip (e.g. hommus, beetroot, pumpkin)

Arrange tuna on bread leaving a 2cm strip on one edge that is free of filling.

1 small tin sandwich tuna

Top with an avocado and cucumber strip at the opposite end to the 2cm strip.

½ Lebanese cucumber cut into strips

Roll up firmly to enclose filling.

¼ avocado cut into strips

Cut each sandwich into 3 rounds.

Corn fritters Makes 10 2 spring onions 100g reduced fat fetta 1 cup self-raising flour 2 eggs ⅓ cup reduced fat milk 2 x 400g can of corn, no added salt Olive oil spray Finely slice spring onions. Crumble fetta.

Drain and rinse corn.

Add flour to a mixing bowl and make a well in the centre.

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In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Slowly add to the flour, stirring constantly. Fold through corn, spring onions and fetta. Be careful to not over mix the mixture.

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Mt Hay Retreat in Berry provides luxury accommodation in a stunning setting for its guests.

Getaway: Mt Hay Retreat, a quiet luxury In under three hours, you can leave Canberra and be on top of Mt Hay looking out at the seemingly never-ending green hills. Just minutes from the town of Berry, Mt Hay Retreat offers its guests luxury accommodation nestled in a breathtaking landscape.

Housing two guests over 18 years of age per suite, Mt Hay Retreat is the definitive romantic getaway. Spanning more than 360 acres, most of which has been left as bush and native pasture, the retreat was built on only an already cleared area to minimise environmental impact and protect the future of the property.

Each of the four suites has been designed with the peace and privacy of the guests in mind, all fitted with a king bed and spacious living areas. The floor-to-ceiling glass and private outside deck ensure you don’t miss any of the mesmerising views while the outdoor tub provides the ultimate in relaxation.

When the Houghton family purchased the land in 1987 all that stood on the grounds was a disheveled fibro house from the ‘60s and a few sheds including ‘The Bales’, a relic from the property’s days as a two-can dairy. canberradaily.com.au

It was originally an escape from the bustle of Sydney for the family with 5 growing children to spend time in nature and chasing cattle. Working with a renowned Sydney-based architect, the family did a knockdown to rebuild their dream escape and pool with work being completed in 2008.

Once the house was done, the family could focus on phase two of the dream, building a retreat on the property that would provide some income for the property to remain untouched and undeveloped. After four years of working with the council and architect and then an 18-month building process, Mt Hay Retreat first welcomed guests in 2016.

Anthony, one of the original 5 Houghton children, and his partner Louise run the stunning Mt Hay Retreat with a little help from resident dogs Dougal and Griffy.

Visitors are welcome to wander the paths on the grounds with a map provided in each suite that guides you to the dams, gardens and cloud swing. Lined with fruit trees, plants and the occasional sculpture, the walk offers something to see with every step.

Over many years, the gardens have been created by Christine, Anthony’s mother, to entice native birds and wildlife to the area. Along with the expansive gardens across the property, each suite has its own private garden, lovingly maintained by Christine and Louise.

As the land is maintained with native and natural elements, it is a haven for wildlife. During your stay, you might see a flock of different birds including the wedge-tailed eagle, kookaburra, tawny frog mouth, lyre birds, and more. Lizards are almost guaranteed in the warmer months while brush-tailed rock wallabies, kangaroos and wombats are often spotted.

CW’s Jessica Cordwell and guest spent two nights in the luxury suite. Down a fruit tree-lined path we were welcomed by a spacious loungeroom with the backdrop looking down the mountain. The king bed was adorned with soft linens, towels like clouds and pillow options. The kitchenette has tea and coffee facilities, a toaster, a microwave and in the fridge we found metal water bottles to take home, a cheeseboard and chocolate-coated strawberries.

Our first night ended watching the sunset from the on-deck bath filled with salts from our hosts and chocolate-coated strawberries, pure bliss.

Where we ate Inside each suite is a folder full of information and suggestions which we used to help guide us to our dinner destination for the first night.

Driving the short distance back to town, we made our way to Berry Thai, behind an almost hidden door is a quaint and pleasantly decorated restaurant.

We decided on the satay chicken skewers with peanut sauce and salt and pepper squid as entrees, both were delicious with house-made sauce. For mains, we chose the yellow curry which was fragrant and rich with flavour and the BBQ Pork Chops spiced to perfection.

Berry Thai, 6/97 Queen Street, Berry, NSW 2535 W: berrythai.com.au P: (02) 4425 1006 Turning to the suggestion folder again for breakfast, we booked in at Mountain Ridge Wines. A quick drive to Coolangatta, the winery offered beautiful views of the vineyard and surrounds as we dined. Friendly staff were quick to see to our needs and offer suggestions on what to order or to see while we were in town. (continued page 28) 01 February 2024

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time out (from page 27) I chose the trout croquette with avocado, wilted spinach and asparagus topped with a lemon Dijon dressing and pomegranate and a mimosa.

The textures, flavours and tart kick were flawless.

My companion chose the big breakfast and was just as impressed with their choice. An excellent breakfast for the price you would pay at any local café- highly recommended.

Mountain Ridge Wines, 11 Coolangatta Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535 W: mountainridgewines.com.au P: (02) 4448 5825 Late lunch was a picnic on the grounds with the optional extra cheese platter, sourced from local ingredients. Asking our host for a picnic, we set up in the afternoon sun and enjoyed an assortment of cheese, fruit, nuts and crackers.

Louise told us about a local car service that could be booked to take us to and from town for our dinner reservation at Queen St. Eatery. The chic French-inspired restaurant oozes minimalist elegance with a prefix three-course dinner menu for $99 per person.

After ordering wine and bespoke beer, we chose the scallop gratiné and beef carpaccio with enoki mushrooms and capers for entrées.

Both were delightful, not overpowering and delicate in flavour.

For mains, we both ordered tenderloin steak with café de Paris butter and frites allumettes accompanied by a large leaf salad vinaigrette. I ordered mine rare while my companion asked for medium rare, both were cooked as requested, rich and succulent.

Dessert choices were crème brûlée, coconut panna cotta, tirmisu and fromage with pear and sourdough shards. We both opted for the crème brûlée which was creamy and indulgent.

Queen St. Eatery, 1/65 Queen Street, Berry NSW W: queensteatery.com.au E: hello@queensteatery.com.au You can’t go to Berry without a visit to the Berry Donut Van. Coming up to 50 years of operation this year, you can see why people keep coming by for fresh cinnamon (or Nutella) donuts. Warm, sweet and delicious- 10/10.

The cloud swing is a must visit for guests of Mt Hay Retreat.

What we did Leaving the blinds to our incredible view open, we woke to a stunning sunrise. After the sun came out, we ventured out to the grounds, heading straight for the wharf to say hello to the koi. The colourful fish are always eager for feed and there is plenty to share, Louise and Anthony (continued page 29)

新年大吉 Celebrating Lunar New Year of the Dragon 2024 All visitors welcomed!

Friday 09 Feb 6pm – 1am Cultural Performances by in Ca Band & local singers | Gourmet Vegetarian food stalls Ceremonies and welcoming speeches by invited VIPs, MLAs & Community Leaders Lion Dance & Crackers | Celebration of the Maitreya Buddha | New Year Prayers

Happy Lunar New Year 2024!

COURTESY annual COMMUNITY DINNER Tasty, delicious veggie Pho Offering to ALL present, ONLY between 6.30pm and 7.30pm please queue for your own bow of PHO.

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landscapes Elemental Wednesday 3 February -

Elemental brings inside Humble House gallery The striking beauty of the Northern Flinders Rangers and the Hawkesbury region comes to Canberra in Elemental

by Mellissa Read-Devine and Julie Simmons at Humble House gallery between 3 February- 3 March.

Highlighting the joy in the physicality of creating, the two mini-solo exhibitions are connected by common threads - deep thoughts and the awe-inspiring beauty of our landscapes.

Painting partners and Fellows of the Royal Art Society, Read-Devine and Simmons often venture into the wild together capturing natural formations of light, colour and shape they encounter.

Showcasing our natural elements, some of Ms Read-Devine’s work depicts our landscape at its fiercest.

However, even through fires and floods there are beacons of hope, the birds.

Saturday 3 March A joint exhibition by Mellissa Read-Devine and Julie Simmons.

All welcome to the opening 2pm Saturday 3 February and Artist Talk 12 noon Sunday 4 February.

Elemental by Mellissa Read-Devine and Julie Simmons at Humble House gallery between 3 February- 3 March; humblehouse.com.au

93 Wollongong St Fyshwick Canberra ACT Open Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm Phone (02) 6228 1988 @humblehousegallery

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Saying goodbye to the koi we headed up the path to explore more of the grounds and were soon greeted by goats and ducks, two of the goats came close enough for a pet while the ducks kept their distance. Still a working farm, Louise and Anthony tend to cattle on the property which can occasionally be heard while roaming the grounds.

Within 15 minutes, your escape to the country turns to seaside paradise as you drive to one of the neighbouring beach towns, we chose to visit Gerroa. The picturesque beachside with clear water offered a place to relax but we were keen to get back to the retreat and make the most of our time there.

Once back at Mt Hay, we packed a picnic and headed to the cloud swing, taking in the views from a different angle with the breeze guiding you is an unforgettable experience. Heating up in the sun, it was time to take a dip in the 33m indoor heated pool and spa, followed by a quick game on the giant chess board before getting ready for dinner.

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Views of Mt Hay Retreat.

for a truly relaxing experience, we stopped in Berry for a spot of shopping and there are plenty of bespoke and local stores to choose from. In town, you have options for more local produce including chocolates, tea, meats and cheeses while boutiques sell clothing, homewares and pet supplies.

Just down the road is The Treat Factory, a must-visit with locally sourced sweets (and savoury options) in abundance. Be sure to pop in next door to The Dairy Bar where all gelato, milkshakes and sundaes are made from South Coast Dairy products.

Located 15 minutes from the famous 7 Mile Beach National Park and 20 minutes from Gerrigong and Kiama, close to Kangaroo Vallery and an abundance of wineries, there are many options to fill your day. Alternatively, you could spend your entire time at the retreat relaxing in one of the many idyllic locations, perhaps treating yourself to the in-house massage service.

To enquire about accommodation at Mt Hay Retreat, email info@mthay.com.au Jessica Cordwell stayed in the Luxury Suite as a guest of Mt Hay Retreat.

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The Department of Defence will conduct an information forum to outline the proposed construction works associated with the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Living-In Accommodation Project. Subject to Parliamentary Approval, the works will be delivered from mid to late 2024 through to late 2026 at ADFA, Campbell, ACT. The proposed works include replacement of the existing Living-In facilities with contemporary, safe and suitable accommodation which will support recruitment, retention and wellbeing of trainee officers.

Information about the proposed works will be available at the forum with representatives from the Department of Defence available to answer any questions.

Venue: Academy Cadets Mess, Building 4, Gallipoli Rd, ADFA, Campbell, ACT Community Information Forum Details Thursday, 8 February 2024 8:00am – 10:00am Scan me If you would like further information on the forum or Cadets Mess Car Park would like to provide feedback, please contact the Project Team via email at ADFALIA@aurecongroup.com

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Performing without a safety net: Blank Actors have a recurring nightmare, Christopher S. Carroll says: “You’re doing a show, you haven’t rehearsed, there are people there, and you just accept the circumstances and try to bluster your way through.”

Blank, by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, has echoes of that nightmare. Over the next month (Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, 3-24 February), Mr Carroll and four other solo performers will act in a piece they have never rehearsed, and whose script (kept in a sealed envelope, its contents a secret until then) they only see when they come onstage before an audience.

Moreover, the script is full of blanks, which the actor fills in based on the audience’s wishes.

“This type of work pushes the idea of theatre all together,” producer Lexi Sekuless says. “It completely breaks the fourth wall, but the level of participation between performer and audience creates this amazing bond.”

This is the second time the Mill Theatre has opened its season with a play by Soleimanpour; last year, Ms Sekuless produced his award-winning White Rabbit, Red Rabbit. That was a political play, written to travel around the world when Soleimanpour, at the time unable to leave Iran, could not; while Blank is a warmer piece about the human spirit and human connection, Ms Sekuless says. But neither are plays the actor can rehearse.

“To have a show where the whole conceit is that the actor walks in and essentially it’s a cold read is incredibly appealing,” Ms Sekuless said. “It’s unlike anything else. It’s still theatre, but it’s very flexible.”

And challenging and exciting to perform, to boot. Ms Sekuless likens Blank to an acting

Actor Christopher S. Carroll.

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masterclass: the actor needs plenty of courage, supreme confidence, possession of language, and vocal dexterity. Each of the five performers will bring a different technique to the script, including physical theatre and improvisation.

“I don’t know what’s going to happen on Saturday,” Mr Carroll (headlining the show, on 3 February), said. “Usually, I’m in a position where you’re like ‘I’ve worked on it; we’ve been rehearsing; and this is what you can expect’. In this case, of course, I don’t know what to expect…

“Often you want the safety net when you’re performing, having rehearsed it so many times, and … practised [the play] within an inch of its life.”

“But I think that I’m at a point for myself as a performer and as a writer, as a maker of theatre, where I feel confident that I can engage with whatever is thrown at me, whatever the playwright is looking to achieve, and bring my own technique as a performer and … what the rules of the game demand.”

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“The actor’s instrument is the body,” Mr Carroll explains. “This is all you have to express whatever it is, or to channel or to respond, and you really want to have no barrier between the inner world, between the impulse or what’s happening imaginatively, what’s happening emotionally, and the audience.”

Like an athlete, he will keep limber through physical training before the show, so that his body will respond to his impulses and intuition on the night – even, if he so wishes, turning a somersault.

Mr Carroll has been called “the master of the solo performance” – a genre he regards as “the ultimate challenge”.

“It’s wonderful to be on a set with other people, and to have the surprise of another performer to feed off, their energy – but in a solo show, the relationship with the audience

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becomes intensified; they are your scene partner,” he said.

“You really get to know yourself as a performer, warts and all, through that process. Every single solo show I’ve done has been its own kind of Everest, its own sort of psychological excavation… And there can be something so demanding that you just set this huge kind of mountain for yourself that if and when you can rise to it, it’s exhilarating.”

Stefanie Lekkas (10 February) also has a background in physical theatre.

This will be her second time acting a work by Soleimanpour: she performed White Rabbit last year.

“I had never done anything like that before,” Ms Lekkas recalls. “Prior to coming onstage, I was handed an envelope and opened it, and it was all a little bit of a blur. But it was a lot of fun.”

Having performed a Soleimanpour play once, she was eager to do another. She finds his unrehearsed

approach freeing, compared to plays that are rehearsed for months, and where the actors know their characters and lines inside out.

“There’s no expectation that you’ve read that line 50 times and decided where to put the stress and the emphasis,” Ms Lekkas said. “It’s raw, and it’s in the moment – and I think we could do with a little bit more of raw and in the moment.”

The other performers are Ali Clinch (17 February), Heidi Silberman (23 February), and Sarah Nathan-Truesdale (24 February).

Audiences should see different performances, and compare the actors’ techniques; the performers (once they have had their turn) will.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing how they approach the work,” Ms Lekkas said. “The one that I saw last year that wasn’t mine was very different; it was like watching a complete other show. And the funny thing is that it was the same script!”

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The Mill’s 2024 season includes Helios, straight from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and on its way to the Adelaide Festival; a revival of an Australian play, The Shoe-Horn Sonata, written to lobby for a memorial for nurses on Anzac Parade; another participation play, Terror, in which the audience are the jury at the trial of a military pilot; two sequels to shows staged last year: Reasons to be Happy, “incredibly biting yet wildly realistic”, and the Rockspeare Henry VI 2; Eurydice, a retelling of the Orpheus story; and Canberra playwright Peter Wilkins’s Chalk Pit, a true-crime story about a murderous MP. Blank, by Nassim Soleimanpour, 3-24 February, 7.30pm, Mill Theatre at Dairy Road; hosted by Lexi Sekuless Productions. Tickets: $40 to $45; available: events.humanitix.com/ blank-february-2024-theatre-atdairy-road.

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Browse through a great selection of stalls featuring crystals, handmade, jewellery, tarot cards, books, handmade, soaps and candles, clothing, aura photography, Psychic, artists, wicca, and witchy products.

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Psychic or mediumship readings will be available from some of the best psychics around Australia.

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Now showing Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (M) Deep in the Victorian mountain ranges, a small group of panicked female hikers wave down a jeep.

Soon, Federal Agent Aaron Falk (Eric Bana) receives a garbled phone call from a corporate whistle-blower and discovers that they have gone missing in the ranges.

The Dry (2020) was a taut, paired-back hard and slow-boiled mystery set in the neo-western genre.

In its sequel, the setting has changed, as has the characters and pacing.

While we follow the group of corporate hikers and their interpersonal issues, the narrative also follows Falk and his partner Cooper’s (Jacqueline McKenzie) investigation and also Falk’s childhood experience in the same mountainous area with his parents decades earlier. Whereas the previous outing took its time setting up the environment, ambience, and

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tone, its sequel is busy filling in its quiet spots in an unnecessary attempt to ramp up the drama and excitement.

As well as the multinarrative, the movie also deals with multi-stories loosely based around a theme of moral ambiguity in the face of the ultimate judge: nature. Money laundering, theft, missing persons, a serial killer and a possible murder cloud the issue of what exactly is at hand. A riff on Rashomon (1950) à la Courage Under Fire (1996) would have concentrated the drama on where it needed to be: with our more than capable cast of characters.

Verdict: An unnecessarily complicated outing that needlessly clouds an otherwise strong story of moral culpability in the corporate world.

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This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books to set you on the right path in 2024! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com Couple Goals by Nicole Haddow Hachette, $34.99 The holiday season is over, and most people are back at work, study, and school. Now is the perfect time to put those New Year’s resolutions into action!

As we increasingly move away from traditional family structures, the questions around how money and assets are shared in a relationship have become more complex. In Couple Goals, financial writer Nicole Haddow draws on her own experiences, and expert advice, to provide an easy-to-read guide to asset sharing in the 2020s. In a clear way, she provides realistic, yet optimistic, advice as to what couples can achieve financially, while maintaining the romance! Recommended.

Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Cornerstone Press, $36.99 Traditionally the view has been that hard work leads to greater productivity. However, productivity expert Ali Abdaal argues that a new approach is needed. In his book, Feel Good Productivity, he reveals how recent research shows that if you can make your work feel good, then productivity takes care of itself.

He identifies the energisers that underpin enjoyable productivity, and what we can do to overcome procrastination, and other blockers, and sustain long lasting fulfillment. Mixing research with inspiring stories from Olympians, and others, he suggests simple actionable changes that will help everyone become more productive and happier.

Life Skills For A Broken World by Ahona Guha

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Scribe, $27.99 Are you feeling overwhelmed by modern life? Does your world seem out of control?

In this practical guide, clinical psychologist Dr Ahona Guha shows how to cope, thrive, and feel hopeful for the future. Using her experience as a trauma and mental health specialist, Ahona gives practical advice on how to build a range of essential psychological skills and apply them to live a more tranquil and joyful life. She guides the reader through a range of difficult issues and shows how the concept of radical acceptance can help. A useful and important book.

Canberra Weekly competition winners The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Riceboy Sleeps: D. Watson, Kambah; A. Giles, Ainslie; J. Lamont, Wanniassa; R. Brodie-Grant, Belconnen; A. Boyd, Kambah; S. Gye, Watson; T. Mcintosh, Conder; F. Hiotakis, North Lyneham; S. Higgins, Watson; G. Sullivan, Higgins Love Athletica: M. Fenning, Crace

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Friday 9 February 9am - 6pm Saturday 10 February 9am - 5pm Book donations will be accepted

Sunday 11 February 9am - 4pm Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) Cnr Northbourne Av & Flemington Rd, Mitchell ACT 2911

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One of the FEB world’s most acclaimed international dance institutions, Akram Khan Company, presents a beautiful world of spectacular movement and stunning stagecraft.

Canberra Theatre Centre, 2-3 February; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

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ALPHA’S DRIVEWAY COOKOUT

Explore a great FEB selection of stalls selling crystals, handmade jewellery, clothes, homewares, arts and more while some of the country’s best psychics offer readings.

Local foodies are invited to the very first Alpha mini-BBQ festival with Aussie-American low and slow meats, sausage sizzle, seafood, and desserts accompanied by live music in this free family friendly event.

Alpha HQ, Raws Crescent Hume, Saturday 3 February 11am-4pm; shop.alphafresh.com.au

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BY THE RIVER 03 MUSIC Canberra Symphony

FEB Orchestra and BABBA perform the very best of ABBA, along with local musicians and food stands by the water.

FEB Come grab your newest source of entertainment while supporting our local crisis support service, choose from thousands of books, games, puzzles, CDs and more.

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Googfest 2024 goes country at Rockey Oval on 10 February.

2024 10 GOOGFEST GOES COUNTRY!

FEB Googfest is going country with a free, live, country music festival of Googonian proportions for the whole family! Pull out your boots ‘n hats and kick back with the award-winning sounds of Australian country music star, Travis Collins, supported by Hayley Jensen and Dana Hassel. Free buses.

Rockley Oval via Wellsvale Drive, Googong, Saturday 10 February 5-9pm; googong.net

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Debbie Maree Carvolth, owner Debee Maree’s Fashion Boutique (left), Sylvia De Luca, Secretary and Vivian Cox, Chair of the Board, Karabar Housing Cooperative.

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Frocks and fashion to help fundraise for affordable housing When thinking of what makes us feel good, being around people and helping others is consistently near the top of the list. Locals are invited to combine the two and soak up that warm feeling in Karabar Housing’s Fashion Fundraiser hosted by Debbie Maree at Queanbeyan Uniting Church on 22 February.

Launching its latest community fundraising appeal in July last year with the ultimate goal of raising $10 million, Karabar Housing Cooperative dropped a poster into Debbie Maree’s Fashion Boutique.

Owner Debbie Maree Carvolth asked how she could further help and offered to host a fashion parade, taking no proceeds for her own business.

Now with the fashion parade upcoming, the organisers are hoping the great Queanbeyan community will continue to embrace the giving spirit.

“Why not have a good time, come and have champers and some delicious little morsels while you look at Debbie’s fashion show.

Who wouldn’t want to do if they could… We just thought how wonderful is that? People have got an opportunity to donate $50 and have a good time as well,” says Vivian Cox, Chair of the Board, Karabar Housing Cooperative.

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evening will go directly to the cooperative, a local, independent charity that has been operating in the Queanbeyan region for the past 37 years. Through their portfolio of homes, they offer affordable housing to Queanbeyan locals on low to moderate incomes.

“We’re very committed to the integrity of our accommodation; we make sure that we respond immediately to any maintenance issues. We have units that were built in 1986 that people would never know were affordable housing,” says Sylvia De Luca, Secretary, Karabar Housing Cooperative.

Currently, the cooperative owns 21 properties leased to 47 people including 14 children. As their waitlist is ever expanding, they want to provide more residencies that won’t leave their tenants with no money after rent.

“Often we’re only charging that very lowest level of affordable rental which is a service we’re happy to provide and it is indicative of just how tough things are,” says Ms Cox. Karabar Housing’s Fashion Fundraiser hosted by Debbie Maree at Queanbeyan Uniting Church on Thursday 22 February 5pm; karabarhousing.org - Jessica Cordwell canberradaily.com.au

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Psychological health in retirement Deciding to retire from work is a major decision, one which many spend years looking forward to with an idealised image of freedom to do what one wants, travel, take up hobbies and learn new things. It’s our reward for all those years of hard work, contributions made to our families and society, and the sacrifices we’ve made. Most assume they’re going to be happy and relaxed, free to do whatever they want.

But retirement for some people can be met with feelings of stress, anxiety and depression.

Some may feel a loss of identity, loss of meaning or feel directionless. Some might feel isolated and lonely or may not have the money to do the things we want to enjoy. There can also be an expectation from adult children that we are now free and available to mind grandchildren or help with chores. It can also be a time when health might start to decline, and we worry about losing friends and family as we and they age.

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retirement, not just in a financial sense so we have the money to do the things we want, but also in terms of attitude and approach to life in retirement. It’s ok to recognise that there will be things that we lose and miss, like socialising with our colleagues and a daily routine. People who have enjoyed their careers might feel sad and no longer valued. Some common questions are where, who and how can I get my needs met?

For example, where will I get my social needs met? What is my identity in terms of what I’m interested in and what do I value? What will I do with my day?

Some things to think about are if you enjoy your work, do you need to retire completely? Or could you stay connected as a volunteer or do some part-time or unpaid work? What hobbies and new things could you learn? Are there new social or interest groups you could become a part of?

In retirement and generally, it’s important to keep looking after your body and your health,

including keeping your mind active to ward off ill health. If we haven’t been so healthy during our working life, maybe now is the time to re-evaluate and make some changes. Staying physically active, practicing relaxation, doing things you enjoy, staying connected to others, thinking about what we’re grateful for, setting a routine for the day and getting good sleep is important for everyone.

It is also important to talk to someone about your worries, whether that be a doctor, psychologist, financial planner, friends or family, so that your retirement is as relaxed and fulfilling as possible. Remember, this is your time to be you and to choose how and with whom you want to spend your time.

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How’s the serenity?

Long Beach NSW 48 Sanctuary Forest Place Situated on a sprawling five acres (2.05 ha), this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home at Long Beach on the NSW South Coast exudes an industrial chic vibe and offers plenty of space and features for the whole family.

Beyond the striking façade and landscaped gardens that sit beautifully amongst the surrounding bushland, agent Steven Mason says “this home is a dream, with every inch of the property carefully thought out and executed to the highest standard”.

“In addition to the main residence, one of the many features of this property is the studio, which is perfect for guests or for the growing teenager looking for their own space,” he says.

“This separate building features its own kitchenette, bathroom and laundry, making it a self-contained retreat.

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“The two-car garage provides ample space for vehicles and storage, while the expansive driveway offers plenty of parking for guests.”

According to Mr Mason, 48 Sanctuary Forest Place makes a fantastic home because the open-plan living and dining areas come complete with high ceilings and expansive windows that allow for an abundance of natural light to flood the space.

“The polished concrete floors add a touch of elegance to the living spaces, while the sleek and modern kitchen is a chef’s dream with a large island bench, walk-in pantry and ample storage space.”

Additional features include spacious decks which are ideal for entertaining or simply basking in the serenity, plus a greenhouse, four water tanks, and a work shed.

And when it comes to location, Mr Mason says “this property offers privacy, peace and quiet, only minutes to the beautiful beaches of Long Beach – and enjoy the bush scape.”

Contact Ray White Batemans Bay to arrange an inspection of this special coastal property.

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29 Devenish Street, Taylor

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Auction Sat 2 Mar 9am on site View Sun 4 Feb 1.20 - 2.20pm Agent Kelsey Tracey Mob 0414 422 824 Agent Michael Martin Mob 0411 748 805 Luton Gungahlin 6176 3420

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11 Garagarang Street MALUA BAY NSW This home has been cleverly designed with the spacious bedrooms down one wing and the living and entertaining areas adjacent to the sweeping rear deck, offering water views.

Sale $1,000,000-$1,070,000 View Saturday 03 Feb 11:00am

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28 Pacific Road SURF BEACH

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57

Bathrooms & Kitchens

58

Builders

58

Car Detailing

58

Carpenters & Joiners

58

Cleaning Service

59

Commercial Cleaning

59

Decks

59

Electrical

59

Engineering Services

59

Fencing

59

Gardening

60

Gutter Cleaning

60

Handyperson

60

Home Renovations

60

Landscaping & Design

60

Lawns & Turf

61

Locksmiths

61

Mechanics

61

Painting

61

Plastering & Painting

61

Plumbing & Gasfitting

62

Roofing

62

Solar Cleaning

62

Tiling

62

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BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

BUILDERS

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ABN: 98 240 579 704

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CAR DETAILING

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FENCING

GARDENING

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Get ready for Lunar New Year with Morphy Richards Dragon Red collection, exclusive to Harvey Norman.

Adorned with a vibrant red and glorious gold, celebrate Lunar New Year with an abundance of toast and comforting hot drinks!

The Morphy Richards Ascend Soft Gold 1.5L Kettle ($149) uses rapid boil power for fiery hot water in minutes, with an easy-view window to watch the water bubble.

With a 4-slice capacity, the Morphy Richards Ascend Soft Gold 4 Slice Toaster ($169) has specialised controls with a variable browning control for the perfect slice.

One lucky CW reader will win the Morphy Richards Dragon Red kettle and toaster, total value $318.

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To enter, scan the QR code or visit canberradaily.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find the competition you wish to enter and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Friday 9 February 2024 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person per giveaway.

Entrants must be aged 18+.

WIN! Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 Elevate your festivities with Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 wireless Bluetooth speaker. Its super-powerful and immersive 360° sound envelops your senses, accompanied by thundering bass that promises an unforgettable audio experience. This speaker is built to endure the elements, offering water, dust, and drop-proof durability.

As Lunar New Year approaches, it will be your ultimate choice for family and friends’ gatherings. Its vibrant red colour effortlessly enhances your New Year decorations while you enjoy its exceptional sound quality with your family.

Stockist: www.ultimateears.com One lucky CW reader will win the Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 in red, valued at $329.95.

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