06 June 2024

CLOSE TO THE CITY, EVEN CLOSER TO NATURE

ARTIST’S IMPRESSION

NEW RELEASE

Introducing Denman Peninsula, a unique living experience deeply rooted in the beauty of the locale.

A LOCATION THAT’S THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN CANBERRA

Denman Peninsula is an inspired collection of only 35 impressively spacious three and four bedroom town residences on an unparalleled site fronting the Molonglo River corridor and heritage trail.

Nestled into the hillside, with panoramic views that overlook the peninsula and on the doorstep of some of Canberra’s most beautiful natural landscapes, these riverfront properties nurture a seamless connection with the location and surrounding nature.

Only a 15-minute drive away from the city centre, Woden or Belconnen, and conveniently situated close to shopping, schools, childcare and a wide range of recreation facilities, Denman Peninsula truly offers the best of both worlds.

RESIDENCES AT A GLANCE

• Oversized, executive residences ranging from 182m2 to 235m2 of living space offering multiple living options

• Luxurious customised interior with multiple choices for finishes and fittings

• Bathrooms and ensuites with Villeroy & Boch fittings, complemented by under-tile heating

• Reverse cycle ducted heating and cooling

• 5KW rooftop solar system to each residence

• Kitchen with Smeg appliances, stone benchtops and opulent butler’s pantries

• Up to 3.5 metre ceilings in many living areas

• Landscaped courtyard and gardens, many with access to the heritage trail

• Dual lock-up garaging with remote access and provisioning for EV Charging

• High energy rating of minimum 6.1 EER

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Haylee Richards heads to the Tenpin Bowling 2024

Disability Championships at Zone Bowling Tuggeranong this month. Photo: Jordan Mirchevski.

Haylee is knocking down the pins of disability stereotypes

Haylee Richards is hoping to strike high on the leaderboard as she enters the 2024 National Disability Championships this week at Zone Bowling Tuggeranong. Just as she is knocking down the pins in the alley, Haylee is challenging the perceptions of what people with an intellectual disability can achieve.

Twenty years ago, Haylee started her bowling journey. At first, she needed a little bit of help from the ramp while learning how to avoid the gutters.

“You have to make sure that you don’t twist your hand; keep your hand straight. I bowl really straight,” she says.

Now, Haylee is a confident bowler and a star player in the Canberra Wizard’s League and has travelled across Australia representing the ACT. Racking up strikes each game, Haylee has figured out the secret to success.

“I usually use the lane to watch where I stand, get my feet right and chuck it down the middle,” Haylee smiles.

Haylee’s journey of leaving the family home also began with a little help. After watching her older siblings move out, she knew she wanted the same

freedom and independence.

“My two sisters moved out and I said, ‘Now it’s my turn’,” smiles Haylee.

Flying the nest is an expected part of life for most children. However, for many of the estimated 15,000 Australians living with Down syndrome, it is a milestone they never reach. The journey to Haylee’s independence took some time and a lot of support from her loving parents, Marilyn and Graeme.

“That’s what we all strive for as parents, to have the kids get out on their own. It took us a couple of years to find the right place, but we found a nice place that is old but good,” says Marilyn.

In a two-bedroom townhouse where she converts the second bedroom into an office or home gym, Haylee is thriving. Before the move ten years ago, she had to show her parents she could look after herself without their help.

“She had to prove that she could cope on her own by doing the washing up, the laundry, the floors, and changing her bed. All that before we even thought about moving her,” says Marilyn.

“I used to do lots of cooking—beef stir-fry, chicken stir-fry. I can sweep my own floor and sweep the patio,” says Haylee.

A whiteboard of jobs was left for Haylee when Marilyn went to work. Coming home and seeing that Haylee had completed each one, their concerns were answered, and they could start making plans for Haylee’s big move.

A change of circumstances meant that Haylee’s family needed some support in how to best help Haylee reach independence. Through Feros Care and NDIS support, Haylee’s family and support team were able to work out a pathway to solo living.

“They have just been wonderful. We sat down and worked out what her plan was through the week, what she needed, what supports and all that sort of stuff,” says Marilyn. “I can back off more and I don’t have to be there 24/7. The carers take over, ensuring she does what she needs to and is where she needs to be. She has a full timetable.”

Relishing the opportunity to do more things by herself, Haylee makes her own way around most of the time by catching public transport to work and the gym. She also knows the key to a long, enjoyable career: simply be happy, she says.

Surrounded by beautiful blooms, Haylee has no problem finding joy in her job at GG Flowers and Hampers.

“I trim the flowers, hampers, deliveries and I love them all. I like the smell of the flowers,” Haylee says.

Paying her own way means that Haylee holds down two jobs, the second she has had for over half her life.

“I’ve been with Kmart for 25 years, I do everything; putting stuff out, dusting, making it neat and tidy. I do men’s clothes, you fold the clothes properly,” says Haylee.

Each day Haylee has a schedule to keep, including shifts at Kmart and GG Flowers, the gym, keeping up to date with chores, spending a day making meals and having fun with a support worker.

“She has a better social life than her mother. She’s a pretty social young lady, she likes company,” smiles Marilyn.

Exuding warmth and friendliness and with an undeniable zest for life, Haylee also ensures she has the time for the things she loves, like music and dance. She shows off her moves with the Xtreme Stars dance group and challenges her music knowledge at DJ Bingo.

Living independently and paying her bills and rent by holding down multiple jobs, Haylee is a role model for those with intellectual disabilities. Sharing her wisdom, Haylee’s advice for others who want the same independence is to be persistent.

“Don’t give up, don’t lose hope. Do some cleaning, cooking and jobs around the house that need to be done,” says Haylee.

- Jessica Cordwell

Haylee Richards heads to the Tenpin Bowling 2024 National Disability Championships at Zone Bowling Tuggeranong this month.

Photo: Jordan Mirchevski.

W ter at e

NFSA

Discover pop culture treasures, share classic films and join the conversation with world-leading filmmakers and creatives

he Winter Film Series is on screen at the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) in Acton, with something to draw everyone out of the house in Canberra’s chillier months.

Rocky, Cool Hand Luke and Dr. Strangelove all return to the Arc Cinema big screen this season, alongside other iconic flicks of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. There’s a generous helping of nostalgia for millennials too, with Zoolander, Almost Famous and A League of Their Own on the bill.

The NFSA co-presents the BIRRARANGGA Film Festival from 20 to 23 June: a showcase of outstanding features and shorts from First Nations filmmakers around the world exploring strength, resilience and the environment. Special guests for Q&As throughout the program include screen creative, actor and co-curator Tony Briggs; activist, artist and actor Tāme Iti; screenwriter Boyd Quakawoot; and filmmakers Nina Nawalowalo and Matthias Luafutu.

For families, tickets are available now for July school holiday sessions of Cool Runnings, Lilo & Stitch, Bend It Like Beckham and Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle. Following a sold-out Easter screening of Hercules, the NFSA will o er another family special: a Friday night ‘pizza and pyjamas’ screening of Casper, the first live-action feature to star a CGI character. Parents and grandparents can also introduce young film bu s to cherished classics Annie, Oliver! and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

The Winter Film Series also celebrates women in the film industry, with a spotlight on early career highlights of Australian cinematographer Ari Wegner, best known for her work on Lady Macbeth, True History of the Kelly Gang and The Power of the Dog. The NFSA will host a free panel conversation with award-winning casting director Anousha Zarkesh, celebrated composer Bryony Marks, and Dr Nell Greenwood, CEO of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, moderated by Screen Canberra’s Dr Holly Trueman.

For those simply looking to spend a quiet morning or afternoon, the NFSA’s heritage building is open daily to explore for free. Discover vintage tech, costumes, posters and clips from the national collection – or simply unwind with a locally roasted co ee in the sunny courtyard. On weekends, drop in for a free documentary screening at 11am or 1pm.

And for those yet to experience the larger-than-life cockatoos and galahs in Temple, this mesmerising installation by Leila Je reys and Melvin J. Montalban is open daily until 30 June. Truly a temple to nature, the exhibition has the power to immerse us in the present moment.

Winter Film Series details and tickets are available at nfsa.gov.au/events

Temple by Leila Je reys x Melvin J. Montalban at the NFSA Photo: Sam Dignand

The Library at the NFSA, with more than 280 pop culture curiosities on display. Image: Christopher Morris

France may have the secret to a ordable housing

I am writing this article from the UK, having just returned from a battlefield tour of the Western Front with a few old 3RNSWR army mates.

The story of Australia’s role in WWI is now one of legend, and it was a great experience to see firsthand the terrain they fought over. So open and flat in most parts.

I was particularly impressed by how many French schoolchildren go to many of the battlefield sites and how they are imbued with a

sense of their country’s glorious and sometimes tragic history. Also by how healthy and fit most of them seemed to be.

Most French people these days also seem to have a very good grasp of English and greeted my pathetic attempts to speak to them in French with responses in good English.

One other thing I noticed was how cheap housing in France was compared to Australia and the UK. The areas we went through were prosperous rural areas within 100 and 200 kilometres from Paris.

You could buy a one-bedroom renovator’s delight in Péronne for about $60k on a 600-square-metre block of land, and a good threebedroom house on a quarter-acre block for anywhere between $150k and $200k. You could buy a five- or six-bedroom house on 1,500 square

metres of land for about $500k.

I’m not sure what their secret is, but it would be sensible if someone in the ACT government found out and saw if we could replicate it in Canberra. I was told their local taxes on land are considerably less than in the ACT, but there must be other reasons for this as well.

Units and houses in Belgium are much dearer and more like Australia, as are house prices in the UK.

At a housing forum hosted by the Belco Party in Belconnen recently, a number of interesting suggestions were put forward as to what we can do in the ACT to help address housing a ordability (which I will write about in a future article). A lot of the suggestions concerned the release of land and issues around land development by the ACT government.

One suggestion was that if the

ACT government, which owns the land, developed it and sold it at cost or for a small profit, and then first home buyers were encouraged to build a modest dwelling on that land (say with two or three bedrooms), then a basic standalone house could cost first home buyers about $500k – about $250k for the land (a small 300- to 400-square-metre block), plus building costs of say $250k for a small 100-metre-square house.

The views expressed at that forum will be sent to the ACT government and to our five federal reps, so hopefully they can examine them further and use the better ones to introduce schemes and practices to ensure the price of new housing is significantly reduced, so our young people can a ord to buy their own home.

If the French can do it, why can’t we?

What the flock – 3,500 poultry descend on Canberra

Canberra’s long been known for its birds (Hawke, Peacock, a large owl and a bunch of galahs) but it also boasts the largest poultry show in the country – the Royal Canberra Poultry Showattracting 3,500 birds (chooks, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowl).

We haven’t seen this much fuss about feathered things since the last drag cabaret show, but this long weekend, show birds are flocking to EPIC from as far as WA and Tasmania.

It’s not the prize money this tight-knit community is in a flap about, it’s the prestige of getting “best in show”. Judges have 1,672 classes of bird to judge and then they get cracking on the egg competition.

Royal National Capital Agricultural Society CEO, Adelina La Vita, said there were about 100 eggs entered this year.

“There’s a lot of criteria about what makes the best egg, that includes not only poultry breeds but the actual embryo, the quality of the yolk, the

albumin, shell size and the shape,” Adelina said.

“There’s lots of criteria around the good egg. When the judges judge eggs, they not only judge the exterior, they crack them open and have a look at the make-up of the egg.”

If you like your eggs sunnyside up, then this show is for you. If you like a good philsosophical debate (the chicken or the egg), this show is also for you.

“The Royal Canberra Poultry Show is pretty phenomenal,” Adelina said. “In fact, it’s the biggest display of birds that we’ve had in Canberra since 2016. The community reveres the Royal Canberra Poultry Show, it’s held in high regard.

“The poultry fanciers community travels and attends multiple shows and they’re very passionate about their birds. That community is a very tight-knit community and it’s not necessarily the prize money, it’s actually the honour of being named and having your bird take out championship prizes. Some of these people

have been doing it for decades - 15 years trying to breed rare, beautiful and perfect birds. It’s definitely a passion over many years.”

There will be food and coffee vans (who knows maybe even quiche and soufflés), plus artistic egg displays and market stalls. There’s also a pure-bred poultry auction, in case you’re interested in picking up a good layer (apparently Australorps are world-record layers). Bring your credit card - a pure-breed usually fetches anything from $50 to $575.

Wing your way to the Royal Canberra Poultry Show on 8-9 June at Budawang Pavilion, EPIC. $5 entry, under 16 free.

NATIONAL TRUST (ACT) HERITAGE AWARDS 2024

Nominations are now being sought for the 2024 National Trust of Australia (ACT) Heritage Awards. The Awards recognise projects that make a significant contribution to preserving or promoting the heritage of the ACT. The awards are o ered in the following categories:

• Architecture and building conservation.

• Heritage landscapes and the natural environment.

• Local community projects

• First Peoples’ heritage.

• Heritage Education and Promotion.

• Heritage Tool or Resource

How do I nominate a project?

For full details including suitable project types and nomination forms, please visit the Trust’s website: www.nationaltrust.org.au/act-heritage-awards-2024

Nominations close at 5pm on Friday, 5 July 2024

A massive 3,500 birds will be in this weekend’s Royal Canberra Poultry Show – the biggest in Australia. Photo: Caitlin Hamilton.

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Deaf dancers hear music with their hearts and soles

Canberra’s only dance class for deaf people has smashed the stereotypical construct that you need music to dance – music comes from within.

Deaf Butterflies – DeafACT is an exceptional dance class, where students turn conventional dance on its head and move their bodies to make music, not unlike a musician playing an instrument to create music.

Whether it’s being still, or doing continuous movement, or through vibration, this class makes beautiful music under the guidance of their dance teacher, Debora Di Centa, and Auslan interpreter, Sheree Murray.

“Human movement and rhythm - the energy of the body - builds a level of expression and meaning,” Debora said. “We can play with the body we have, it doesn’t matter if you’re young or old or disabled, because we went beyond that. We transmit something through the presence of the body in space.”

Every Friday the group meets at Belconnen Arts Centre, possessing skills that some professional dancers might envy – heightened visual and tactile senses and an acute connection to their bodies.

The class only uses music to enable the teacher to establish rhythm. When we caught up for a chat, we warmed up with a plié and some other gentle ballet positions.

Standing in a circle are deaf couple Vera and Max Hall, Helen Trendos, Vikki McDonough, Greg Ophel, and Warren Love. Regulars Christine Yerbury and Belinda Dawson couldn’t make it today and they were missed.

Warren, who’s also a great mime artist, said the class was “just wonderful”.

“When we’ve had the drumming classes and were able to feell the vibrations, we’re all deaf but we can feel the vibrations and feel that movement and energy,” Warren said. “It’s really good for deaf people, it gives some exposure to music and that sense of sound, even if we can’t necessarily hear it.”

The African drumming was taught by a guest artist and allowed the students to feel the music through the vibrations in the floor, through their feet. The class also practiced marching.

“We know the timing but the dancers don’t, so they are trained to follow us and they’re coordination is very high,” Debora said. “It looks as

though they are hearing the music, but they are not. That is the magic.”

Debora is much more than a dance teacher, she is also a choreologist (the literacy or notation of dance and movement) and studied at the London Conservatorium of Music and Dance.

“I can describe and analyse movement as you could do with music,” Debora said. “This knowledge helps a lot because the class’s embodiment is very high-quality so I can push them to try and control the movement even further, like professional dancers.”

Deaf Butterflies started in 2017 and is funded by DeafACT. For more information visit deafact.org.au

-Georgia Curry

The only deaf dance group in Canberra, Deaf Butterflies – DeafACT.

Photo Andrew Sikorski/The Stellar Lineup

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Step outside of the studio and into a world of adventure as locals are invited to extend their limbs and fill their bellies when Wild Yoga returns to the National Zoo & Aquarium this Saturday 8 June.

A morning of easy-flow yoga is led by master stretchers from Yogamigos right in the heart of the animal facility. Slither into the cobra pose alongside the white rhino, cheetahs, giraffes and other majestic residents.

As well as being a wild time for all involved, the morning stretch is to raise money for the Canberra Hospital Foundation’s Give Me Five initiative, which supports sick kids at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children.

Returning after the success of last year, the team at the National Zoo & Aquarium say the community came out in full support and they were able to raise thousands of dollars. They are hoping the community will show up again for the kids.

“We invite all Canberrans to join us and support this fantastic cause, and to enjoy warm drinks and a light breakfast to refresh you after your Wild Yoga adventure. Wake up with our animals, and find zen in the sounds of the zoo,” says Chara

Reynolds, Zoo Spokesperson.

Donations help the children of our region and our nearby neighbours while they receive care in the hospital. Funds raised through the different Give Me Five events go towards helping to buy new life-saving equipment, fund specialist programs, supply new toys and other activities for patients.

For as little as $5, you can help make a real difference, including the purchase of a Venoscope Neonatal Vascular Transilluminator, a device that helps locate veins in babies. Reduce the stress on little minds and bodies by helping to buy therapeutic toys and tools like the Smileyscopes virtual reality experience that calms children during needle procedures.

No need to be a yogi-master, this gentle class is for all ages, abilities and perhaps specieswho knows which zoo residents might want to follow instructions.

Get warm with a stretch and hot drink, relax, refresh and start your day the right way.

Wake up with a roar in Wild Yoga at the National Zoo & Aquarium on Saturday 8 June 9:30am; nationalzoo.com.au

- Jessica Cordwell

Wild Yoga at the National Zoo & Aquarium raises funds for Give Me Five for Kids on Saturday 8 June. Image supplied.

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Pet of the Week: Otis the Dalmatian

Otis aka Otie, Stink Daddy and Potato is an almost nine-year-old Dalmatian who in his twilight years is busy earning the title of ‘grumpy dog’ of the neighbourhood. Despite this, he is a loving, happy boyo who is the absolute light of his pawrents lives.

Favourite way to spend the day: Otis loves to lounge in the sun, tear up any recycling he can find and annoy his cat sister, Tyche.

Favourite snack: A true foodie, there is nothing Otis won’t eat but he has a particular fondness for sardines, chicken and any type of lip balm.

Favourite toy: Not including tormenting his sister, Otis’s favourite thing to play with is his plastic red bone.

Special talent: Otis has incredible hearing when a packet he thinks

contains food is being opened. He is also king of cuddling.

Each week CW will share a furry, feathered or scaly face from around the region. To have your best friend featured, send your answers to the questions above and an image of your pet looking their best to news@newstimemedia.com.au.

Rescue a Lonely Heart

A big-hearted girl looking for love with someone who can provide a forever home and is committed to continuing her training.

Name: Dinah

Sex: Female

Age: 3-4 years

Breed: Large crossbreed What are you looking for? I am looking to spend my life with someone who loves to be at home but also enjoys stepping out for a quiet walk.

Any Tattoos? Yes, I got one when I was desexed. Do you want kids? I absolutely love all children, including babies. However, because I am such a big lady, homes with older children are better for me.

Dogs or cats? I want to be your one and only pet.

When was your last relationship? Two long years ago. I am definitely ready to find my forever person.

Active or couch potato? I mostly identify as a couch potato, but I am known to have small bouts of energy from time to time.

What would your perfect day look like? I can’t go past Netflix and chill, maybe with a bit of gardening thrown in there.

See if it is love at first meet with Dinah through ACT Foster and Rescue; fosterdogs.org

have you heard?

GIVIT donation of the week: Small bookshelf

GIVIT is requesting the donation of small bookshelves for refugee families who recently arrived in Australia. These families are experiencing financial hardship and need support with furniture and various household items. They are being assisted by an organisation in Canberra that provides settlement and related services for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. Your donation of bookshelves will allow these families to feel at home as they settle in and start a new life. Generous Canberrans can donate small bookshelves, or funds to purchase a new one. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase bookshelves. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search Category: ‘bookshelf - small’; Location: ‘ACT’.

ANBG Thursday Talks

Christina Gee, a Masters student at ANU, will discuss ‘Quolls on tourdetecting Trait differences between re-introduced and dispersing quoll populations.’ Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette, opposite ANBG Visitor Centre on Thursday 13 June from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Bookings at trybooking.com/COGMC. Donations always welcome.

Private French Lessons

Retired French teacher with over 50 years’ teaching experience, including 13 years at Telopea Park School, is offering French lessons/coaching to primary, secondary and adult learners, beginner to advanced levels. Has a Working with Vulnerable People card. Based in Kingston, but will travel to students’ homes. $50 per hour. Contact Caroline Kayser on 0409 607 886.

LEADING FREE NEWS

Suited for persons who are retired or semi-retired looking for additional income. Applicants need a driver’s licence and one tonne ute, van or equivalent.

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Greenway Probus Club

Our mixed club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Vikings Town Centre Club in Tuggeranong. At the 11 June meeting our guest speaker will be international pianist, composer, producer, radio guest presenter and philanthropist Ambre Hammond. Following the meeting, you are most welcome to join members for lunch. Outside monthly meetings, the Club has an extensive program of lunches, visits and trips. For more information call Graham on 0407 821 616 or visit: probussouthpacific.org/microsites/greenwaycombined

The Hawker Men’s Shed Inc. (HMS)

HMS is hosting its marquee quarterly Hawker Community Repair Café and ‘Made Local’ Markets at the Hawker International Softball Centre, Sunday 16 June from 10am to 1pm. Gold coin donation entry fee. The canteen will be open serving coffee/drinks, cakes/slices and hot food including a sausage sizzle. There will be hand massages available while you wait for repairs, live music and our local weaver turning lost socks and old T’s into fabulous rugs.

Ageing Well in Canberra

The Benevolent Society is hosting a free Ageing Well in Canberra event on Thursday 20 June from 10am to 2pm at the Canberra Labor Club (Fred Daly room). Open for all members of the community to receive valuable information, connect with local service providers and participate in activities. If you would like assistance navigating the aged care system, understand how you can receive support at home or accessing services to continue living in your own home, then this event is for you!

VIEW Clubs

Tuggeranong Day: The next meeting/lunch is on Tuesday 18 June from 11am to 2pm at the Town Centre Vikings Club. Our Guest Speaker is Catherine Adcock from COTA, ACT. Lunch is $33. Please RSVP to Marilyn by Friday 14 June by mobile on 0409 931 720 or email marilynnewham@outlook.com

Yerrabi: Will be holding its next meeting on Thursday 20 June, at the Eastlake Club, Gungahlin from 11am. Frances Turner, VIEW Councillor for Canberra and Surrounding will be our speaker for this meeting. For further information, please contact Dorothy by Monday 17 June by mobile on 0419 698 091 or email: dotric65@gmail.com

The Zonta Club

The Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast invites you to an Art Show at The Old Barn Gallery, Pialligo on Saturday 8 June and Sunday 9 June from 10am to 4pm. Fabulous local artists displaying their great glass works, pottery, sculpture, weaving, macramé and beautiful cards. Share a cuppa and homemade slice around the fire, catch up with friends and be amazed at the extraordinary creativity from our city.

HYH submissions

Submissions to our free Have You Heard community noticeboard are reserved for charity, not-for-profit and community organisations. Deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to the Thursday edition date. Email your submission with essential details – who, what, where, when, cost, contact details – to news@canberraweekly.com.au with ‘HYH’ in the subject heading. Flyers and attachments not accepted. Due to space restrictions, please keep it brief. Please note: publication in print is not guaranteed.

PUZZLES & STARS

1 Four times a year (9)

6 Overlook (4)

9 Marry in secret (5)

10 Soliloquy (9)

11 Drink of pureed fruit, milk, etc. (8)

12 End of day (6)

13 Quote (4)

14 Faulty (9)

18 Bursar (9)

20 Tube (4)

22 Prudish (6)

24 Intense headache (8)

26 Naked (9)

27 Separately (5)

28 Labyrinth (4)

29 Writer of sonnets (9)

1 Nauseated (6)

2 Express regret (9)

3 Scene of surgical work (7)

4 Rest (9)

5 Tug (4)

6 Invertebrate, e.g. snail (7)

7 Expresses yearning (5)

8 Quill (7)

15 Taboo (9)

16 Involve (9)

17 Sports ground (7)

19 Pinchpenny (7)

20 Share in (7)

21 Drink of the gods (6)

23 Coffee variety; fine leather (5)

25 Therefore (4)

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BRAIN BUSTERS

1 In which 1954 movie did Marlon Brando speak the famous line, ‘I could have been a contender’?

2 In which town was Ned Kelly born?

3 Which artist recorded the 1989 hit single I Feel the Earth Move?

4 In what order should you read the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri?

5 Serena Williams beat which player to win her first grand slam at the 1999 US Open?

SOLUTIONS

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUN 21

Events may feel larger than life, and Thursday’s new moon in Gemini will feel revitalising. You’ll enjoy a reunion. A personal, work, health or financial situation may require focus so that you gain perspective and can move circumstances forwards.

CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 22

You’ll enjoy a sociable time; some Cancerians will also appreciate the chance to revitalise your career, health or profile. Take the initiative with your projects but be careful to avoid crossed lines and misunderstandings, especially midweek next week.

LEO JUL 23 – AUG 23

You are able now to turn a corner at work and in your status. If you’re unsure of your direction, ensure you research facts, as uncertainty will only intensify until you do. Consider your values in a financial or personal matter.

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23

You’ll enjoy a trip and engaging in your favourite activities. You may meet someone attractive and will appreciate music and a fun atmosphere, so take the initiative. Romance could flourish. Avoid misunderstandings or a battle of wills midweek next week.

LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23

A great deal of focus now will go to both business and personal collaborations as a key emotional or financial investment draws your attention. Romance could thrive, but you must avoid making a commitment if you’re unsure of the facts.

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22

Your work and personal relationships could thrive, and you may be drawn to begin a fresh arrangement or agreement. However, a fundamental difference in values with someone important must be addressed.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

You’ll enjoy meeting someone special. Romance and the arts could blossom so be sure to take the initiative. An agreement is possible at home or in your personal life even if your ideas differ to those of someone close. Be tactful.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20

Developments at work or a change of schedule may feel larger than life and will require your attention. A financial or personal matter will require a little diplomacy as well. Avoid gambling, both financially and emotionally for best results.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

You’ll enjoy a lovely get-together and romance could flourish this week, so be sure to organise a treat. You may enjoy a change of circumstance at home. Be careful with finances as you may need to rearrange some commitments.

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

Be prepared to enter fresh territory with your various domestic arrangements. Be sure to avoid arguments with those you love; find ways to agree instead. You’ll enjoy a visit; this will be a sociable week, so be sure to plan ahead.

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

Thursday’s new moon will kick start a fresh chapter for you in your communications and relationships. You’ll be drawn to travel and to reconnect with the past in some way and some may even wish to update a device or a vehicle.

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

This will be a good week to reconfigure some of your financial commitments, as you adjust to projects that affect your income or expenditure, such as a hobby or a trip. A particular person or organisation will merit diplomacy.

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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Stage 3 of ‘The Henry’ is now very close to completion, and appointments to view ground floor apartments are open. As with every exciting stage of The Henry, apartments will sell fast and we urge you to act now to book a private viewing, and secure the floor plan that best suits you. For more information, vist the Henry online or call today to speak with our team.

Ready for occupancy July 2024 Spacious 2 or 3 bedroom residences All 2 bathroom From $695,000

Fullagar Cres, Higgins

Ramiro Vasconez emigrated from Ecuador to Australia in 1977, successfully operating a tourist cruise service on Sydney Harbour for many years, before relocating to Canberra in 1998 and establishing Best Seafood City at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets.

Ramiro has now established Wish4Fish on the southern side of Erindale Shopping Centre, offering lovers of seafood a diverse and quality range of shellfish and fresh fish, sourced daily from the Sydney Fish Markets. Phone 0475 749 998 or email wish4fish.info@gmail.com

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Order with Ramiro and his team for all your seafood needs. Visit Wish4Fish now!

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Capitol at QT launches new winter menu taste

Capitol Bar & Grill welcomes back Josh Smith-Thirkell as their executive chef and has just launched an exciting new winter menu. The restaurant in QT Canberra is regarded as one of Canberra’s best, known for showcasing local ingredients, fresh seafood and incredible steaks.

CW was invited to a tasting of Capitol’s winter menu where they served up a wide range of their new dishes to a number of lucky guests. We were first treated to some delicious cocktails at the bar before heading off to our tables where we were greeted with a bread basket and an antipasti platter.

The standout among the entrées was the halloumi with honey and topped with figs, offering a delightful blend of sweet and savoury. The fresh tuna paired perfectly with mandarin, adding a pleasant sharpness to the dish.

For mains, they offered up an array of dishes; lasagna, Moreton Bay Bug and prawn pasta, Ulladulla Swordfish and a New York Strip steak. For spice enthusiasts, the Bug and prawn pasta is a must-try, delivering a delightful kick. And, of course, they are known for their steak and it did not disappoint.

As a lover of desserts, the highlight of the night came from the

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final round of dishes. The Basque Cheesecake with lemon curd, honeycomb gelato and candied pine nuts was simply divine. The cheesecake itself was rich and creamy, with the soft middle perfectly melting in your mouth. The lemon curd provided a bright, tangy contrast that cut through the richness, while the honeycomb gelato added a delightful sweetness and smooth texture.

The new winter menu is crafted to cater to a diverse array of tastes. Fine diners will find plenty of indulgent options, while those seeking comfort food after a tough day will also be well satisfied.

Capitol Bar & Grill is located inside QT Canberra, 1 London Circuit. For more, visit qthotels.com/canberra/ eat-drink/capitol-bar-grill/

The crumble is a new comfort food addition to the Capitol menu.

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Witness queer history with Shakespearean flair

Step back to 1962 Australia when homosexuality was still illegal; a scandal at a university is set to explode. It has been uncovered that a junior lecturer is engaged in a relationship with a student, only that’s not the problem - it is that they are both men. The story unfolds in The Will To Be at The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 13-14 June.

The solo show written by Mark Salvestro, which premiered at the Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2019, has gone on to win awards and please audiences around the country. The work is an exposé of society, love, tragedy and history woven with the beautiful prose of Shakespeare.

On the stage, the audience meets William O’Hallaran, who has just found out that he has been dismissed from his position as a junior lecturer.

“William is coming to terms with what that

means in terms of his life, purpose and what to do next. It is set in real time and over the next 60 minutes, he confides in the audience how he got into this situation, reflects on his discovery of his sexuality and who he is going to be moving forward,” says Mr Salvestro.

While it may be frowned upon now, in the 1960s it wasn’t uncommon for a lecturer to date their students. The issue for William is the gender of the student he was attracted to.

“These men are actually quite close in age, as a junior lecturer and senior student they’re probably around 24 and 28 years old but they did happen to meet within the university context.”

William has been tasked with coaching Henry in his upcoming role of Romeo in the student production of Romeo and Juliet. During a time when society shamed and convicted queer people, a place like a university could be a

refuge, explains Mr Salvestro.

“Universities were sometimes the only places where people could meet through these like-minded interests and find ways to connect … It is kind of sad that it was the only place that he could let down his guard and meet this man he had so much in common with.”

Extended version at canberradaily.com.au

See history unfold in The Will To Be at The QQueanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 13-14 June; theq.net.au

- Jessica Cordwell

Shakespeare and Australia’s queer history collide in The Will To Be at The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 13- 14 June. Photo. Lisa Hogben Photography.

c munity REGISTERED VETS PROTECT THE WELFARE OF OUR

Canberrans love their pets and registered vets work to help ensure you’re keeping your pet happy, healthy and safe!

Did you know? Just like doctors, all vets in the ACT must be registered to protect the health, safety and welfare of animals and people. Registration keeps pets and their owners safe by ensuring practitioners and clinics are qualified, meet standards of practice and adhere to a code of conduct.

“Veterinarians must meet standards of care that are set out in legislation and codes of conduct. Their premises are also regularly inspected and regulated to ensure that you and your pet are safe and well looked after,” said local veterinarian Dr Amanda-Lee.

Registered vets are held accountable for the care they provide to animals and go through an annual review process to ensure your pets are receiving the best possible care. Unregistered

practitioners cannot be held accountable in the same way.

“When you visit a registered vet, you can rest assured you are seeing someone who has dedicated over five years of training to look after your pet. A person who is required to continue their learning every year to improve their skills and stay up to date with new advances in veterinary care,” said Dr Amanda-Lee.

It is also important to remember that vets are there to support you and your pet in the best way they know how, with specialised medical knowledge.

Dr Amanda-Lee is proud of the work she does and wants the community to know she is there for them.

“I am honoured to work alongside my clients to get the best outcome for their much-loved pets and be part of their pet ownership journey,” she said.

However, no matter the stress or emergency unfolding, this is no excuse to treat vets and vet

practice sta poorly. All people deserve respect at work.

Please let us know if you or someone you know:

• Is concerned about how your animal has been treated by a registered vet.

• Is unhappy with veterinary service received or would like to make a complaint about something that happened with your vet.

• Suspect someone is performing acts of veterinary science as an unregistered vet. You can get in touch with the ACT Vet Board via email at tccs.vetboard@act.gov.au, or you can lodge a veterinary complaint online.

To find the full list of registered vets in the ACT, visit the practitioner and premises register at www.cityservices.act.gov.au.

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Now showing

The Three Musketeers Pt I: D’Artagnan & Part II: Milady (M)

Back in the 17th century, Charles D’Artagnan (François Civil) travels to Paris to join King Louis XIII’s (Louis Garrel) elite guard, the Musketeers. On the way, D’Artagnan foils a kidnapping attempt on a young woman and also runs afoul of three of the King’s best Musketeers: Arthos (Vincent Cassel), Porthos (Pio Marmaï) and Aramis (Romain Duris). The four are soon entangled in a conspiracy with their nation at stake.

The Three Musketeers has enjoyed countless cinematic adaptations over the years since the 1844 novel, most memorably the 1993 Disney incarnation and a 2001 effort with kung-fu fighting choreography from Jet Li’s own stunt double, Xin Xiong.

This effort is truer to the novel’s origins in terms of setting and character. The production is lavish, with earthy

bronzes capturing the French environment and our Musketeers’ station. The swashbuckling fight scenes are loose and feverish, capturing D’Artagnan’s youthful zest and headstrong recklessness. Arthos is framed for a murder he can’t honestly say he did not commit, and thus the four must clear his name during a burgeoning war between the Catholics and Protestants.

Part II focuses on the mysterious femme fatale Milady de Winter (Eva Green), who serves as a foil for the Musketeers while on her own assassination mission. Part II dovetails into sporadic side missions, but it does conclude the main story while leaving plenty for future outings.

Verdict: An excellent, authentic and exciting adaptation rivalling a Hollywood blockbuster.

- Luke McWilliams, themovieclub.net

Viewed at Palace Electric Cinemas

Ageing Well in Canberra

Need help understanding the aged care system and accessing services or know someone who does? Attend our event to find out more.

• Receive valuable health & wellbeing information from local services

• Expect fun activities, practical demonstrations and a prize raffle

Open to seniors, families and friends!

Canberra Labor Club

Fred Daly Room 51 Chandler St, Belconnen 20 June 10am - 2pm

• Free refreshments provided 1800 236 762 www.benevolent.org.au

Your local, independent bookshop in Kingston

Canberra’s newest independent bookshopstocking a large range of quality new books for readers of all ages.

We sell pages for all ages

Book talk

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three good books about true and fictional disappearances. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

They Thought I Was Dead by Peter James Macmillan, $34.99

Peter James’ series about Brighton police detective Roy Grace has become a mainstay of the British crime scene, both in books and on television. An ongoing element of the series has been the question around what happened to Grace’s first wife, Sandy, who went missing. Now with James’ They Thought I Was Dead, we finally get a resolution. Told primarily from Sandy’s perspective, this is a briskly paced thriller with plenty of surprises and well etched characters. Sandy is not overly likeable, but James does a good job of generating sympathy for her and the ending is suitably poignant. A must read for fans.

The Lady Vanishes by Alison Sandy, Bryan Seymour, Sally Eeles and Marc Wright

Harper Collins, $34.99

Almost as weird as fiction, and certainly just as compelling, is The Lady Vanishes. When Marion Barter disappeared overseas in 1997 the police dismissed it as the actions of a bitter divorced woman. However, this was not the case. The Lady Vanishes, based on the popular global podcast, details the winding investigation into what really happened to Marion. From the tentative initial efforts by the police, to her daughter’s 27-year search for answers, to the amazing truth uncovered by the skilled team of investigators behind the podcast. Written in a well-paced and lively manner this is a fascinating read.

The

Last Victim by Tracy Hall and Summer Land Hachette, $34.99

The Last Victim also has its roots in a popular podcast, ‘Who The Hell Is Hamish?’ In 2017, Tracy Hall’s life was turned upside down when she discovered that the man she had been dating was actually a prolific con man. Her ‘Max’ turned out to be Hamish McLaren who had a record of using various names, and swindling people out of millions of dollars. When he disappeared on Tracy, he took $317,000 of her savings and changed her life. The Last Victim is an empowering story about what Tracy went through, and a timely warning about how easy it is to be scammed.

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What’s on

07-15 J UN

Rent

In the streets of New York City’s East Village, a group of friends must tackle their love lives and careers amidst the lingering effects of the AIDS epidemic.

Canberra Theatre Centre, 7-15 June; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

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J UN

The Brumbies take on the Highlanders in a blockbuster final at GIO. Photo: Getty Images

Brumbies

Quarter Final

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Geek Markets

Canberra Indulge in all things Geeky and nerdy at this free pop culture event. If you like Comic Books, Cosplay, Trading Cards, and Action Figures this is the event for you.

EPIC, Saturday 8 June; exhibitionparkincanberra.com.au

14 J UN

Australian Chamber Orchestra

World-renowned cellist and master storyteller Nicolas Altstaedt makes his ACO debut in Altstaedt Plays Haydn & Tchaikovsky.

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 14 June 8pm; aco.com.au

13-14

J UN

The Will To Be Shakespeare and Australia’s queer history entwine in this award-winning solo show from Mark Salvestro.

The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 13-14 June; theq.net.au

19-29

J UN

A Streetcar Named Desire Free-Rain Theatre returns to the stage with Tennessee Williams’ enduring play, in which an estranged sister threatens to change everyone’s lives forever.

ACT Hub, 19-29 June; acthub.com.au

Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize exhibition

Royal Canberra Poultry Show

Experience two days of all things poultry including chickens, roosters, eggs, auctions and more in what is sure to be an eggcellent time.

EPIC, 8-9 June; exhibitionparkincanberra.com.au

Get ready for a finals footy showdown! Your Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies take on the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final. Get your tickets now!

GIO Stadium, kick-off at 7:35pm Saturday 8 June; bit.ly/3yGCWAp

14 J UN

Raiders vs Cowboys

Fresh off a bye, the Canberra Raiders take on the North Queensland Cowboys on home soil.

GIO Stadium, Friday 14 June 6pm; raiders.com.au

Reflect on the wonder of the natural world as the renowned Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize exhibition comes to Canberra.

National Archives of Australia, from 26 June; naa.gov.au

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We all know the pu er coat is the Canberra uniform but there are plenty of other options out there to keep you warm throughout winter. Here are just a few of our favourtie stylish and warm coats to see you through this Canberra winter.

1 Greenwich Coat, Charcoal, $699, Cable; 2 Holly Longline Coat, Honey Check, $499, kachel.com.au; 3 Faux Fur Jacket, $399.95, Witchery; 4 C Trench Coat, Beige, $199.90, Uniqlo; 5 Gianni Trench, $299.99, Sheike; 6 Boho Bird Check Me Out Trench Out, $239.95, Birdsnest

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Magnesium health benefits: muscle, mind, and sleep health & wellbeing

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DIRECTOR, LIVE WELL HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTRE

LIVEWELLNATURALLY.COM.AU

According to a 2018 study published in Open Heart Journal, it’s estimated that a whopping 80 to 90 per cent of Australians have sub-optimal magnesium levels which mostly go undiagnosed.

Magnesium is an essential nutrient in the healthy functioning of every cell in your body. It is involved in around 600 body processes including energy

creation, protein formation, gene maintenance, muscle movement as well as nervous system regulation. Less than optimal magnesium can manifest in many ways, including the following.

Low energy: Magnesium is crucial to the body’s ability to regulate energy levels, so if you’re low in magnesium you’ll feel tired and your heart will have to work harder during exercise and exertion.

Poor sleep: Magnesium helps you to fall asleep, stay asleep and feel more energised upon waking. It appears magnesium assists in melatonin production and reduction of cortisol levels resulting in better sleep. Weak bones: We all know calcium is crucial for bone density and strength,

but in order to absorb calcium, we need adequate magnesium levels along with Vitamins D3 and K2.

Stress: Magnesium deficiencies have been shown to increase the level of the ‘stress hormone’ cortisol in the brain. Increasing magnesium levels can have calming benefits for people with busy or stressful lives.

Blood sugar regulation:

Magnesium plays a role in glucose metabolism which means that if you have low magnesium, you’re more likely to have weight gain and diabetes.

Heart health: Low magnesium is associated with high blood pressure, arrhythmia, and an increased risk of heart attack.

Muscle Cramps: Magnesium has been found to reduce symptoms and the pain associated with muscle cramps. It also helps with constipation and poor digestion.

How to boost your magnesium levels: Foods rich in magnesium include spinach and leafy

greens in general, avocadoes, salmon and dark chocolate to name a few. So, if you regularly eat these foods and have low stress levels and excellent health it’s likely you already have adequate magnesium levels.

However, if you’re already deficient in magnesium, you’ll need nutritional support in the way of a supplement. There is a range of di erent magnesium supplements, with additional ingredients to focus on specific benefits such as improved sleep quality. To find a supplement that best suits your needs, ask a trusted health professional.

Magnesium is also readily absorbed through the skin, which is why there is a wide range of magnesium sprays and creams that you can apply directly to a ected areas, such as for muscle cramps.

Finally, Epsom salts are high in magnesium so if you enjoy taking baths, then a regular soak in a bath with the addition of a cup of Epsom salts is very beneficial.

Picturesque views in Casey

Nestled in a whisper-quiet position with only local traffic, this spacious 6-bedroom home is perfect for growing families. One of the standout features of this property is its uninterrupted views of the surrounding parkland, offering a serene and picturesque outlook that few homes can boast.

The location of the property is another highlight. Despite being tucked away in a tranquil setting, the home is conveniently close to local schools and Casey Market Town, making it an ideal spot for families who value both peace and accessibility.

What truly makes this property a fantastic

home is its terrific block size and unique positioning. The generous space allows for various family activities and expansions, making it a versatile choice for future growth.

The design and style of the property can be described as charming and character-filled. It offers panoramic views that enhance its overall appeal, providing an inviting atmosphere.

In summary, this 6-bedroom home combines space, tranquillity, and convenience in one delightful package. Its charming design, fantastic location, and stunning parkland views make it a truly exceptional family residence.

Create a new beginning o nly minutes from the heart of Ca nberra

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Welcome to a magnificent family home, impeccably maintained by its owners since its construction in 2018 by Classic Constructions. Spanning an impressive 442sqm under roofline, the home has all the high end finishes you expect to see, in a home on one of Denman’s most sort after streets – known as the “Dress Circle of Denman”.

DENMAN PROSPECT

20 Temple Terrace

5 bed 3 bath 2 car

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Saturday 8th June 10:00am - 10:30am

Wednesday 12th June 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Justin Ingram 0431 116 399 justin@mrktproperty.com.au

Five generous bedrooms (all will fit a king size bed)

Three separate spacious living areas

Ducted heating and cooling

Entertaining area complete with outdoor kitchen

Inground heated pool

Gymnasium with sauna

Cubby house, fire pit and large grassed area for kids

Meticulously maintained gardens with matured plants

Oversized double garage with internal access

Abundance of storage

Blackbutt hardwood flooring throughout Security System

Expansive views

292.4ha

Vaughans Road, Ando, NSW 2631

Rare rural lifestyle opportunity close to town!

“Wave Hill” is located in the highly regarded Southern Monaro region. The property features productive soils and quality infrastructure, that has been replaced in recent years with majority of the hard work done before it was offered to the market.

• 292.4ha/722.520ac* of heavy self-mulching basalt soils, 50%* of the property is highly productive flats, 95ac* currently under

crop (wheat & brassica) in a cleaning program to sow down to lucerne in the near future. Wave Hill has an excellent fertiliser history with a top dressing of gypsum.

• Water security is a major feature with frontage to Jincumbilly Creek and Native Dog Creek and permanent spring with solar pump that feeds to a 90,000 litre tank

and reticulates to trough system via 50mm high pressure pipe installed 3 years ago. Fencing in good to excellent condition.

• Improvements include 20x9m Colourbond shed with concrete floor, 2 shearing stands, machinery/workshop, new steel sheep yards, new semipermanent steel cattle yards

*Approximate values

For sale by auction online via Auctions plus 11am 20/06/2024 Inspections

By appointment with the agents

Christine McIntosh M 0427 584 004

Christine.mcintosh@nh.com.au

Matthew Green M 0429 991 241 matthew.green@nutrien.com.au

Nutrien Harcourts Bombala

Panoramic ocean views from all angles

Panoramic ocean views from all angles

Architecturally designed with timeless features

ocean views from all angles

Panoramic ocean views from all angles

Architecturally designed with timeless features

A rare opportunity on a 746m2 block of land

Architecturally designed with timeless features

Architecturally

A rare opportunity on a 746m2 block of land

Stunning, tightly held, blue chip location

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It’s all about the view!

Currently tenanted, this is the property that anyone with a mind to add their own dash of panache will be jumping on quickly because dare I say it... location! location! location! The house is a bessa brick build typical of the era with a bit of a Tuscan vibe going on, but you don’t just have a stunning view, you have a choice of 3 beaches to visit, all very close with Pretty Point Beach just down the hill and the very popular Malua Bay and MacKenzies beach on either side, take your pick, you’re spoilt for choice.

$1,050,000 - $1,150,000

8th June 11.00am – 11.30am Agent

Karen Herrick 0417 990 014

DESIRABLE PRICE POINT

Sited on a gently sloping block with plenty of open lawn and no overhanging trees to block out your sunshine. Side access to the back yard. 6m x 5.8m colourbond garage. The house itself is all on one level brick veneer with colourbond roofing featuring 3 oversized bedrooms, an open plan living area with reverse cycle air conditioning.

Private But Not Isolated!

• 100-acre parcel

• Well-designed home presents as new

• 10m x 15mShed

• Fully stand-alone Solar system with Abel diesel generator backup

• 100,000-litre in-ground concrete tank

• 2 x 23,500-litre tanks on the shed 924 Dwyers Creek

$1,700,000 - $1, 800,000

Rob Routledge 0414 235 976

The Hidden Valley!

BOLARO STATION is being offered for sale for the first time in over a generation!

• Large holding close to the coast

• Capable of running up to 250 beef cattle

• 341.15ha good feed, permanent water

• Original homestead in great condition

52 Heron Road Catalina

1325 Old Bolaro Road Buckenbowra

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WIN! American Idiot tickets

Celebrating 20 years since the release of the iconic Green Day album, local theatre company Queanbeyan Players are producing the musical, American Idiot.

The musical tells the story of Johnny, Tunny and Will’s struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship.

An energy-fuelled rock opera, American Idiot features all the songs you know and love including Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Wake Me Up When September Ends, Holiday and of course, the roaring title track.

Thanks to Queanbeyan Players, CW has two double passes to see the opening night show of American Idiot on Thursday 20 June, 8pm at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.

WIN! Devil’s Corner wine packs

Ripe with adventure and reward, the Devil’s Corner Resolution Range is born from a resolve to not shy away from the elements, but rather lean into them. Showcasing Tasmanian winemaking at its best, this range combines cool-climate elegance with an intensity of flavour that truly sets Devil’s Corner apart. Nurtured by the extra gust of wind, lash of a storm, or generous kiss of sunshine from nature itself.

Each year, winemaker Tom Wallace and his team use only select parcels of fruit from Devil Corner’s prestigious Hazards Vineyard to make the Resolution Range, chosen for their superior terroir, and the weather’s influence on their flavour.

Thanks to Devil’s Corner, CW has two Resolution wine packs (valued at $160 each) to give away.

WIN! Spanish Film Festival tickets

It’s fiesta time as the 2024 HSBC Spanish Film Festival, presented by Palace, prepares to set screens alight with a superb selection of 39 finest new and classic films from Spain and Latin America. The festival’s largest lineup to date opens at Palace Electric Cinema from 11 June to 10 July, featuring star-studded dramas, comedies, thrillers, a retrospective focusing on Salvador Dali and much more!

CW has five double passes to the Spanish Film Festival to give away.

STUDIO PODS

By Steeline Canberra

Granny Flat

Studio

Home Office

Pool Cabana

Home Gym

10m kit from $6,790

Steel flooring system

Range of sizes or custom sizing

Versiclad insulated roof panels

DIY kit form

Made in Canberra

Prefabricated Truecore® steel frames

Australian made Colorbond®