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Canberra twins trade in birthday presents for groceries

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ames, music, food and fun are all part of what make birthday parties such a great time, and the presents of course.

For the third year in a row, Canberra Twins Asher and Ellie Barclay have chosen not to receive presents for themselves on their birthday. Instead, they ask for gifts to help those in need.

On their ninth birthday, the twins held a dogthemed party and asked for dog items they could donate to ACT Rescue and Foster and Rainbow Paws. For their tenth birthday, they celebrated Hogwarts style and received cat goods for Rainbow Paws.

This year, the gifts are a little more humanfocused as they were inspired by none other than Taylor Swift.

“We wanted to donate to somewhere that gives food to other people like Taylor Swift does... She donates to the food bank,” says Asher.

Wanting to give local, mum Michelle stepped in to help research a food service they could give to close to home. She knew of the amazing work that Woden Community Service did and offered The Little Pantry as one of the suggestions.

“People come in and get the food they need… Some people can’t afford to buy food and they need to get food, so they come here,” says Asher.

Both dressing up in Taylor Swift theme - Ellie as

the Reputation album and Asher as Taylor’s self-titled debut album - they invited 13 friends to share the day with them. Not wanting anything for themselves, they asked for items that could be donated to people in need at The Little Pantry.

“They brought pasta, canned foods and toilet paper… Mostly everyone brought two or three bags,” says Asher.

“Really good friends donated a lot, one person brought toilet paper and one bag… Our friends did so well,” says Ellie.

Open business hours Monday to Friday, The Little Pantry operates out of Woden Community Service. It is not uncommon for the small but mighty organisation to help feed 90 families each month. Leanne Heald, Executive Manager of the Mental Health and Community Access program at Woden Community Service, says the contribution by the twins will make a massive difference for them.

“It means the money we raise internally goes further. Donations mean we don’t have to buy those products, we can buy other things to stock our shelves for longer. Our shelves get emptied quite quickly because we have so many people in need,” says Leanne.

It wasn’t just grocery items the partygoers donated, some also gave cash donations which equalled $110, Leanne says that alone is half of their monthly food budget.

Customers of The Little Pantry are given a bag

of groceries to help them through. The bags contain food appropriate to their culture and dietaries and help those who may have otherwise gone hungry.

“Anybody can come up and access food. They don’t need to present a health care card or a pension card because poverty doesn’t discriminate, so we have the same approach here,” says Leanne. “They can access the pantry once a month, get a bag full of essential items and they can also get additional items if they need to, through referring agencies.”

Hoping to soon have the ability to house refrigerated goods, right now the pantry focuses on products that can last a long time and go a long distance when creating meals. Unfortunately, that means they are currently unable to accept meat, frozen goods and fresh fruit and vegetables, but they always accept other donations that can help families in need.

“Food that can be a simple meal, something that can last a while and it’s easy to make through a microwave or a toaster. Canned products are really good, pasta and rice are fantastic. Long-life milk is always needed but also toiletries, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner,” says Leanne.

During the party, Michelle asked the guests if they knew what the Little Pantry was and what it did, she was pleasantly surprised when all their hands shot up and answered that they help those in need.

“It was quite nice to see all the kids at the party getting on board with the cause, you could see that they too felt a part of this, it’s not just the girls doing it,” says Michelle.

In awe of her twin’s compassion, Michelle explains that the girls do this all on their own. They think of a theme for the party and who they want to donate to and then encourage those around them to be involved.

“I always feel so proud. As a kid, I would have never given up presents for donations, and every time I think about it, I want to cry. It is just so lovely. I love the people they are and the fact that they choose to do this,” says Michelle.

Be like Asher and Ellie and help out those in need at The Little Pantry; wcs.org.au -Jessica Cordwell

Asher and Ellie Barclay asked their friends and family for essential items for their birthday to donate to The Little Pantry at Woden Community Service. Photos: Jordan Mirchevski.

The food and items donated will help fuel The Little Pantry for nearly a whole month.

Thursday 20 June 2024

4-6:30pm

CIT Bruce Hall

UK Election and AUKUS sub looking good

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wi BILL STEFANIAK AM RFD FORMER ACT

OPPOSITION LEADER

When you read this, I will be on my way back to Australia after my eldest granddaughter’s wedding in Ireland. Prior to the wedding, I spent a few days in Derby with an old rugby mate and his family. The area is famous for Rolls-Royce, who now play an important role in making parts for the Astute-class SSNs, the current UK hunter-killer submarines to be succeeded by our joint AUKUS sub in the 2030s. The Astutes are a very good boat.

Rolls-Royce are also working on small modular nuclear reactors and hope to be able to build two every 18 months. So, providing future Australian and UK governments don’t stu it up, we could see considerable flow-on benefits to Australia in all of this.

My observations on the UK election so far have been that the Tories are stu ed. Despite some good announcements so far – including getting rid of useless uni degrees and spending the money saved on creating more useful apprenticeships, plus Sunak’s mild national service scheme – no one is listening.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer isn’t big on policy detail, but why should he be when he is 20 per cent ahead in the polls?

One thing I have noticed is that both men seem to be enjoying themselves and seem to relate naturally to the average everyday

people they’re coming across in the campaign.

They both have a reputation of being quite nice guys. Sunak should have started his campaign when he first got in two years ago. It is all too late now, and appears to be a lastminute, spur-of-the-moment series of policy announcements.

Starmer seems to be keen to purge his party of looney lefties and leftover Jeremy Corbynites. Given the antisemitic and socialist-left nature of Corbyn, that’s a good thing for Britain, as a Starmer government is 99 per cent likely.

Most older Poms I talked to felt the UK was sleepwalking to disaster, as both leaders seem to not appreciate the danger the UK and other democracies face from the authoritarian dictatorships. Neither leader seems serious about defence. Most of the punters I spoke to were

shocked at how small the British army was. One bloke said it could do little more than be a ceremonial guard for the royal family these days.

For the sake of the UK and Europe, it is to be hoped that Sir Keir may turn out to be a good PM and surprise us all.

These days, what the UK does is not terribly important to Australia, but as we have a vested interest in the Poms getting AUKUS right, not to mention the ties of kinship and history between us and the fact the UK still counts for something, especially in Europe, it is very much in our interest to see a stable, competent government in the UK, regardless of its political colour.

And, for any Robin Hood fans out there, if you go to the UK, I recommend a trip to Sherwood Forest to see the ancient oak trees that still inhabit the forest.

AMERICAN IDIOT GREEN DAY’S ROARS INTO THE Q

fter a string of post-COVID hits, including classics such as The Sound of Music and H.M.S Pinafore, and a sell-out run of the beloved Footloose! The Musical, Queanbeyan Players decided ‘Let’s do something di erent’ for their 2024 season.

President Jen Hinton is thrilled to produce another Canberra premiere for Queanbeyan Players after the roaring success of 2022’s Keating!

A concept album, released by the iconic American rock band Green Day in 2004, American Idiot tells the story of ‘Jesus of Suburbia’, a lower-middle-class American adolescent and anti-hero.

“The discontent of the American and international public regarding the Iraq War, Bush presidency and 9/11 heavily influenced the album. It was also an unfortunate time when the LGBTQI+ community was seeing an erosion of their rights, with legislation being enacted that specifically excluded the community. As a young adult, this was an album that defined a generation of young people who were struggling to articulate how they felt,” Hinton says.

Musical Director Brigid Cummins is excited about the fantastic young local cast, including CAT award winner John Whinfield (Footloose, Next to Normal), Darcy Kinsella (Spamalot), Shelby Holland (Spamalot, CATS) and the experienced David Cannell (Last of

“It’s been fun seeing the excitement and enjoyment from this young cast who’ve really thrown everything into understanding the music and the context in which it was made. Musically, the album is really varied - it’s not just up-tempo punk rock tunes, but some beautiful slower numbers that showcase the stunning vocals in the cast,” Director Bradley McDowell says.

“There is an element of beauty in this music that I don’t think many will associate with Green Day. American Idiot gives us the opportunity to showcase that beauty.”

Choreographer Nathan Rutups has relished working with the local Canberra and Queanbeyan-based performers, noting that “The ensemble of American Idiot really helps bring this show to life. Their passion and commitment to the production have been amazing, and they always give it their all.” Rutups was excited to choreograph such well-known and beloved songs, saying, “This production features a lot of high-energy choreography that will get your head banging along in

the audience. The dance numbers are big, fresh, fun, and exciting, almost making you wish you were up there rocking out with the cast.”

McDowell noted the di erences between jukebox musicals and American Idiot

“What makes American Idiot unique from other musicals born from the music of a single artist is that this isn’t like a Greatest Hits compilation like what We Will Rock You is to Queen’s music or what Mamma Mia is to ABBA’s. Rather, this is more an album-to-musical adaption in the same way a musical may be adapted from a novel like Les Misérables, or a film like Little Shop of Horrors.”

There is an element of beauty in this music that I don’t think many will associate with Green Day. American Idiot gives us the opportunity to showcase that beauty.

“American Idiot: The Musical gives us the opportunity to take the music of one (and part of another) of the most significant rock concept albums of the early 21st century and put it on show in the form of a musical.”

He is proud to be bringing the first production of the musical to the region.

“It is the greatest honour of my life to be part of the first production to bring this show to the Canberra-Queanbeyan community.”

American Idiot runs for 10 shows at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre between 20-29 June.

Tickets are available at www.theq.net.au or call the box o ce on (02) 6285 6290.

The Red-Hot Lovers, H.M.S Pinafore).

Photo: Photox - Canberra Photography Services

Piano man a Canberra treasure

Billy Joel’s hit Piano Man could easily be about 74-year-old Stuart Warner, who’s tinkled the ivories at Hyatt Hotel Canberra for 35 years, as well as stints at Canberra Casino, various Embassies, the Canberra Centre and private parties.

Remember cash? Well Stuart has had his fair share of generous tips, once having a $100 note thrust into his hand by an emotional fan. He’s played to high-rollers like the late Kerry Packer at the Canberra Casino and diplomats at Embassies but his favourite crowd is high tea at Hyatt Canberra.

He’s always dapper in his Italian suit and tie and he knows 400 songs off-by-heart, all dating back to the 1920s, as if frozen in time

when Cole Porter and George Gershwin were still composing and the art deco hotel was first built.

“I can play all 400 songs in two or three different keys but every time I play something, it’s different to the time I played before, you get a different feel,” Stuart said. “People often want to sing along, and off they go with Somewhere Over the Rainbow. It’s a very spontaneous event because you just don’t know who’s going to be there when you arrive and who’s going to be part of your four-hour set.”

Stuart has also played in the Hyatt’s opulent presidential suite for heads of state and private parties and he doesn’t mind doing a bit of name-dropping – the late Barry

Humphries, TV stars Dr Harry and Steve Liebmann, to name a few.

When he gets home, the daily piano practice continues (long enough to “sip on a silverwalled whiskey”).

“At the end of every day, I’ll probably sit down for half an hour or so and play a couple of my favourites,” he said.

At 74, Stuart doesn’t even have a hint of arthritis. 57 years of piano playing is a great health regime. Stuart was playing regular gigs with a jazz trio in bars at age 17 and he’s never stopped.

“I was playing away one afternoon and a lady was listening to everything I was playing,” Stuart said. “She came up and she was crying - not because I was playing badly but it must have been moving. She just put money in my hand and continued to walk out of the hotel. When I looked at the note, it was a $100 note. That must have triggered something.”

Read the full version at canberradaily.com.au.

- Georgia Curry

74-year-old Stuart Warner has been playing piano at Hyatt Hotel Canberra for 35 years. Photo: Georgia Curry

Vinnies CEO Sleepout Ambassador

Christine Shaw

Help break the cycle of homelessness

Depending when you read this, we are within a week or less of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on the longest night of the year –Thursday 20th June, the winter solstice. It is not too late to show your support.

I am raising money for this cause close to my heart and would truly love your support. Fundraising for homelessness is the core reason I established my social impact model of “real estate with a purpose TM” over 6 years ago.

Every night, 18,000 people in the Canberra region are experiencing homelessness. On 20th June, leaders in business, community and government will do the same with an aim to raise millions of dollars for Vinnies’ homelessness services.

Please scan the QR Code and donate to receive a tax deductible receipt.

Big bang in Gunning

We’ve just had a quiet King’s Birthday long weekend (due to the absence of fireworks that once exploded in the ACT before the 2009 ban) but take heart Canberra, Gunning Fireworks Festival is returning this September after a five-year-hiatus.

The festival, run by Fireworks Australia, promises one of the largest fireworks finales outside of Sydney. The event started in 1999 as a demonstration for pyrotechnicians but the public soon flocked to Gunning in their thousands (10,000 in 2009).

Fireworks Australia director Martin Brady said the public festival had run for almost 20 years but due to costs, was cancelled in 2020. He said this year’s event would make up for it.

“This thing is full tilt,” Martin said. “We’ll still do the demonstrations but the change this year is we’re going to do two fireworks shows set to music: a kid-themed one and a rock-and-roll one for the adults. It’ll be epic and it’ll involve propane flames, sparks, fireworks and possibly lasers.”

For pyrotechnicians, there will be a one-hour demonstration of fireworks, which are ignited one by one to demonstrate the effects to industry professionals from all over Australia and New Zealand. (The price for 300 shots built into one piece is about $600). There are no fireworks sales available to the public.

Martin said he missed the days when fireworks could still be

purchased in the ACT.

“In 2006, we made the equivalent of 136,000 sales in the ACT,” he said. “Just from the sales data, the majority of people in Canberra were buying fireworks.”

Fireworks are a 2000-year-old art form, but Martin said there were always new innovations.

The latest feature is a “ghost effect”, where each individual burning star lights at different times, giving the effect that it’s moving.

“The fireworks are dynamic and the quality is significantly better than last year in the colours,” Martin said.

Another new firework innovation is individual hand-rolled fireworks.

“It looks like a star is moving around in a circle but actually what’s happening is they’re all lighting at different times so it’s very clever,” Martin said. “Patterns will form and a colour wave will go through them.”

The most exciting innovation is an environmental one. Firework casings, which were traditionally made of cardboard and chemicals from fireworks residue, are now biodegradable.

The casings are made in China from rice husks and return to organic material in landfill. The new casing also allows pyrotechnicians to use half as much powder to launch the fireworks.

The Gunning Fireworks Festival is on 7 September. Entry donation goes to NSW Rural Fire Service. Information: gunningfireworksfestival.com.au/ Events.htm

- Georgia Curry

Gunning Fireworks Festival returns this September after a five-year hiatus.

opens an exciting new display home in Googong SUNNY HOMES

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uilding the house of your dreams is easy in the ACT and surrounding regions thanks to Sunny Homes - a local, family-owned building company. With multiple awards and plenty of glowing testimonials from ecstatically happy clients, Sunny Homes has built a reputation for excellence.

The latest exciting news for Sunny Homes is the opening of its beautiful new display home in Googong. Around 400 people visited the grand opening and were treated to complimentary food and co ee, while face painters kept the children entertained.

Visitors at the opening loved the home’s barn-inspired façade, combining Colorbond panels with bio timber cladding. Inside, favourite features included the stunning family room with its 3.6-metre-high ceilings and fireplace feature wall, the stone-accented kitchen and the skylights in the family room, kitchen and main bathroom. Functional features, such as the double-glazed windows throughout and digital entry locks, also rated highly.

Under the leadership of Sunny Malhotra, Sunny Homes has built more than 200 homes since its inception in 2012.

“We are extremely proud of our customer service,” says Sunny. “We specialise in tailor-made solutions accessible for everyone. From more modest homes to large luxury residences, we recognise the importance of customising our homes to suit every customer’s individual needs and budget.”

“What also sets us apart is our

comprehensive list of inclusions, such as no additional charges for price increases during the build, architectural design and documentation, an appointment with an interior designer and much more.”

Sunny Homes has been widely recognised for its dedication to excellence, commitment to building high-quality homes and outstanding customer service with multiple awards from industry organisations such as the Housing Industry Association and the Master Builders Association.

As well as building fabulous homes, Sunny Homes also contributes generously to the community. This year Sunny will be participating in his fourth consecutive CEO Sleepout on 20 June.

“The importance of having a home is a sentiment near to my heart. I know I am very fortunate to be in the position I am and this is another way I can help make that a reality for others,” says Sunny.

“‘My mantra is ‘No one can help all, but all can help one,’ so here is my shoutout to family, friends, clients and professional networks to help me achieve my goal of $10,000.”

Sunny Homes is also an o cial sponsor of the ACT Brumbies and Cricket ACT and helps many other community groups with their annual events and sports festivals.

Sunny Homes currently has two homes on display:

Googong Display Home: 60 Edward Drive, Googong NSW 2620

Open on weekends 10am - 6pm and other days by appointment.

73 Robin Boyd Crescent, Taylor ACT 2913 Open on weekends 10am - 6pm and other days by appointment.

For more information, visit sunnyhomes.com.au, send an email to enquiries@sunnyhomes.com.au or call Shay (Shagun) on 0493 742 880.

Taylor Display Home:

Sunny Homes recently opened up a beautiful new display home in Googong.

Pet of the Week: Bella

Bella is six years old and is a very much-loved little girl around the village where she lives. Bella greets everyone with enthusiasm and her tail-wagging madly. She, without a doubt, makes the world a better place for those she touches.

Favourite way to spend the day: Bella loves to spend the day lounging with her humans and enjoys getting out for walks 3 or 4 times a day.

Favourite snack: Bella is a fussy eater but particularly loves her favourite Tuna Tenders snack.

Favourite toy: Bella’s favourite toy is her squeaky flu y duck.

Special talent: Bella is a smart girl. She is acutely aware of everything that is going on, reads the room very well and knows when a walk is about to happen.

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

Big lovable boy searching for a rural home and loving family - if it was farmer wants a dog, I would be the pawfect match.

Name: Tank

Sex: Male

Age: 4 and a bit

Breed: German Shepherd What are you looking for? A place to call home on a quiet rural property with a family to love me as much as I love them. My perfect match would be someone who has the patience to help me learn.

Any Tattoos? Just the one from when I was desexed. Do you want kids? I don’t have much experience with young children but due to my size and strength, older teenagers would be more my pace. Dogs or cats? I want to be the only apple of your eye. When was your last relationship? Around six months ago.

Active or couch potato? I am big and strong - that’s the way I want to keep it. I want someone to train, play and be active with me.

What would your perfect day look like? A big hearty breakfast before a busy day helping you around the property or running around and adventuring together.

See if it is love at first meet with Tank through ACT RSPCA Adopt a Pet; adoptapet.com.au

Senior lawyer adds further to MEJ’s strong team expertise

The MEJ team is delighted to announce the appointment of another skilled senior lawyer, says managing partner Kate Waterford.

“Thomas Wallace-Pannell joins us as Special Counsel, bringing deep expertise in institutional abuse, workers’ compensation and public liability claims,” Kate says.

The latest in a series of strategic recruitments, our skilled lawyers will continue to provide the best service and representation for our clients and community.

Known for his compassion and ability to empower his clients, Thomas says he is driven to help people find the strength and courage they

need to seek justice – on their terms.

“I feel privileged to join one of Canberra’s best-known and most established firms,” Thomas said.

“It’s true that so many people who seek compensation deserve better, and I am glad to be joining MEJ to help protect the rights of more Canberrans.”

Thomas graduated from the University of Tasmania before moving to the Northern Territory to work as a Judge’s Associate and subsequently as a Prosecutor with the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions. Thomas then relocated to Canberra, finding his niche in plainti personal injury litigation.

Outside of work, Thomas is involved in his local community through school events and is

It’s true that so many people who seek compensation deserve better, and I am glad to be joining MEJ to help protect the rights of more Canberrans.

the President of the Weston Creek Little Athletics Centre. He also volunteered as a member of the Northern Territory Football League Tribunal.

Maliganis Edwards Johnson (MEJ), Level 8, 60 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City. Call 1800 570 778 or 6257 2999, or visit mej.com.au

have you heard?

Kippax Uniting Church

Opposite Kippax Fair shopping centre, they will hold its monthly indoor marketplace on Saturday 15 June, 9am - 1pm. As usual, we will have our community stallholders, barbeque, and morning tea - featuring fresh scones, and a Soup Lunch! This month is our book sale, along with CDs, DVDs, and records. And this month, you can meet some of our local authors! Community donations gratefully received on Friday 14 June.

Class of 1969-1974 CGHS Griffith (St Clare’s) 50th anniversary

The class of 1969-1974 CGHS Griffith (St Clare’s) is holding its 50th anniversary reunion at 4pm at the Kingston Hotel on 19 October. If you are interested in coming, please RSVP to marianne.robb12@gmail.com. Please pass on to anyone you think might be interested. There is a Facebook page - facebook.com/share/B3p9yGZ1YkZuQA7s/

Mid-Year Sale @ St Ninian’s

Indoor winter sale includes: Treasures, toys and baby things, exquisite jewellery, winter clothing, craft - yarns, material remnants, books, DVDs, CDs, white elephant, plants & produce, jams & relishes and more… Sausage sizzle, morning tea of scones, cheeses and slices will be available to keep you warm. On Saturday 22 June from 9am - 1pm at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, Cnr Mouat and Brigalow St, Lyneham.

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GIVIT donation of the week: Grocery voucher

GIVIT is requesting the donation of grocery vouchers for a family from a refugee background. This family has faced many challenges and is currently struggling to afford food. They are being assisted by an organisation in Canberra that supports refugees and connects them with community services. Despite many setbacks, the single father of this family is determined to succeed. He successfully passed the IELTS exam and is currently attending an English course at university. GIVIT is requesting grocery vouchers to help cover the family’s food expenses while they work hard to set up a new life in Australia. Generous Canberrans can donate grocery vouchers, or funds to purchase vouchers. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase grocery vouchers. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search Category: ‘grocery voucher’; Location: ‘ACT’.

VIEW

Queanbeyan: Next meeting, our 40th Birthday luncheon, will be held on Thursday 20 June, 12 for 12.30pm at the Function Room, Tourist Hotel, Monaro Street Queanbeyan. The theme will be “Red as a Ruby”. Our guest speaker will be Jordan Best, Artistic Director and Program Manager at The Q. RSVP by Sunday 16 June to Sue on 0448 427 237 or nasforbes@bigpond.com.

Woden: The next meeting will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden on Tuesday 26 June at 11.30am for 12 noon. The cost is $36 per head for a two-course lunch. This month’s speaker will be Frances Turner, a National Councillor who will speak about and answer questions on all things View. Guests are welcome, but please advise Monica of your attendance on 0412 664 195 by Wednesday 17 June.

Gungahlin: Next lunch meeting at the Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club Nicholls on Wednesday 26 June at 11:45am. A two-course lunch will be provided at a cost of $35 per person. Ra ffle tickets will be available at the door. We look forward to hearing from Frances Turner who is our National Councillor, and will provide us with a powerpoint presentation. Please text or phone Helen on 0413 923 933 if you have not previously registered and would like to attend by 9pm Sunday 23 June.

Friends of Ireland - Cairde na hÉireann

An invitation is extended to a talk about St Columba & the island of Iona. The speaker is Marion Gilmour. The event is on Sunday 23 June at 2pm at the Cotter Room, Canberra Irish Club, 6 Parkinson St, Weston. There is no need to book for the talk which is free, but everyone is welcome to book for lunch in the Bistro prior to the talk. We hope you can join us! For more information: friendsofireland.org.au

ANBG Thursday Talks

Professor David Lindenmayer will discuss “The Forest Wars - debunking the myths around native forest logging”. Thursday 20 June from 12.30 - 1.30pm. ANBG Theatrette, opposite the Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Bookings are preferred at: trybooking.com/ COGMD. Gold coin donations appreciated.

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@newstimemedia.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.

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BRAIN BUSTERS

1 The first wearable contact lenses, invented in 1888, were made of what?

2 What is the national flower of Wales, worn on St David's Day?

3 Who directed the 2014 film The Grand Budapest Hotel?

4 The Disaster Artist, starring James Franco, chronicles the making of which cult movie?

5 Where in the human body is the cuboid bone?

SOLUTIONS

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUN 21

You may receive key news to do with a collaboration and/or work and may find developments therapeutic. You must consider your true values and priorities to make correct decisions. You’ll be drawn to overcome obstacles as opposed to give in.

CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 22

You’ll appreciate getting together with like-minded people or a reunion. But if a link with a friend or an organisation is intense, trust your instincts about how to progress. There is healing in the stars this week, so be positive.

LEO JUL 23 – AUG 23

You’ll enjoy the opportunity to get together or at least to talk with someone special, especially if communications have been distant or strained. A social or work development will require you to be calm and focused especially early next week.

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23

You’ll appreciate time with someone you admire or a favourite activity. A trip, study or spiritual self-development will also be fulfilling. Avoid feeling pressured into projects; decide in your own time what to do and avoid needless stress next week.

LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23

Be prepared to be strategic and use logic to improve your daily life through work and health. A change of routine needn’t be stressful. Avoid feeling pressured into agreements or work. Romance could thrive so ensure you organise a date.

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22

You’ll enjoy good company – It’s a good time for get-togethers but not everyone will be on the same page, so be sure to avoid arguments, especially towards the start of next week. Look for the common ground instead.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

This is a romantic time, but it may also be tense, so be sure to pace yourself. Someone close may need your help and, if you need some support, it will be available. You’ll overcome obstacles now by being adaptable.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20

Be sure to focus on your goals, as you can make great progress now, especially at work. Dig deep and channel your energy into something productive to avoid restlessness. Some meetings will be stressful, so ensure you pace yourself.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

This is a creative, romantic time, ideal for focusing on the people you love and admire. A meeting or activity may be therapeutic. Be sure to avoid gambling, financially and emotionally. It’s a good week to establish a fresh budget.

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

You may receive key news at home and financially. You’ll enjoy your hobbies and may be drawn to DIY or home improvement. If disagreements arise, be sure to find the mutually agreeable middle ground as otherwise disputes could become lengthy.

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

News, a trip or meeting will take you back to a familiar feeling or even to an old haunt. You may undergo a negotiation or financial development that could alter your status in the big picture. Be prepared to collaborate.

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

Key focus on your finances will produce good results. Avoid being stubborn about changes that may be necessary. A personal matter is best seen with the willingness to adapt to new circumstances.

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

Ways of knowing

e world

e know as educators and parents that children learn in di erent ways. Our role is to acknowledge this and provide an inclusive environment that is conducive to a variety of learning approaches and experiences – seeing the world in new and interesting ways. We need the commitment of fostering creativity to be present and explored in future generations. How do we provide this rich learning environment?

In Steiner education, we talk about educating the whole child. Many schools outside of the Steiner sphere talk about the same thing. So, what do we in Steiner schools mean by this? We have had over one hundred years to practise, refine and adapt this approach to each of over 3000 unique Steiner school settings around the world. The way I see it, we focus on the three-fold nature of the human being - our teaching is geared to head, heart and hands education. Throughout the school experience, we are conscious of all three aspects of the human being in every lesson and across each day. However, we do tend to focus more heavily on certain aspects at certain stages. In the early years we focus on the hands and physical development, in the primary school years we focus on the heart - developing the feeling of life through the arts; and in the high school years we work in the thinking realm – where the adolescent child develops a greater intellectual capacity.

In a world dominated by political and economic imperatives, there is an increasing pressure to narrow (focus purely on academic pursuits, especially literacy and numeracy) and push down (exposing children to adult thinking at an increasingly younger age) the curriculum. On the other hand, there is pressure to meet children’s social, emotional and physical needs at school at a developmentally appropriate time. How do educators work with these conflicting ideas?

In my experience, good educators are fierce advocates of what is appropriate learning for the developmental stage of children and will adjust their program to suit the group and individual contexts. They work with breadth, ensuring all students have an experience of seeing the world in di erent ways. At Orana, we teach students social, practical and artistic skills alongside academic skills because we believe all students have the right to this richness as a human being.

For example, our Year 3 teacher, Rachel Appleby, is currently working with our music specialist, Maia Harrison, to engage students in a unit of work on musical notation. The students listen to a story where they are invited to use their imagination to create a magical musical land. This helps develop their skills in music notation, connecting the colours of the rainbow to the pitch of musical notes. Alongside this, links are created with mathematical concepts such as counting, fractions, spatial awareness and measurement.

This then sets a solid foundation of understanding and capability where our whole high school student body engages in singing together on Wednesday and Friday mornings. They all participate; reading music, listening to each other, singing in multiple part harmonies and respecting each other’s part in the songs. Through these varied ways of learning, students experience deeper and broader ways of knowing the world.

-James Goodlet – Principal, Orana Steiner School

Unwin Place, Weston, ACT, 2611

T: (02) 6288 4283

E: info@oranaschool.com

W: oranaschool.com

Goodwin Home Care: Helping with the things little

Every week, a Goodwin Home Care carer greets Ben at his door with a warm smile and a helping hand.

“Well, I was a mechanical engineer until I retired about 10 years ago, and that’s where Goodwin came in,” said Ben.

“They look after me in doing things I can’t do myself, like making the bed and lifting the mattress. It means that I don’t have to spend four times as long doing that, and that means that I can go out and do things,” said Ben.

Assistance from Goodwin staff allows people to focus on activities they enjoy, and for Ben, this provides him time to pursue his love of cooking.

“I’m an extremely good cook. I have a lot of pride in myself, and they help me maintain that,” said Ben.

Ben’s story is one of many examples of how home care can help with the little things so people can get on with the things they want to do. Even if

it’s just little things around the house or a helping hand here or there, home care is very flexible and tailored to your unique situation.

Assistance can range from basic chores such as laundry, grocery shopping or cleaning, to more advanced care needs such as assistance of daily living tasks, personal grooming, and more. Clinical assistance for wound care and nursing can also assist people who are coming home from hospital or have sustained an injury.

Regular visits from Goodwin Home Care staff help people to remain living in the home they love for longer.

“I want to stay in this house,” said Ben. “It’s so important to me that I live in my home, it’s got a lot of memories in it that are important to me.”

Goodwin Aged Care Services has been supporting seniors in the ACT region with quality care and accommodation since 1954, having celebrated its 70th anniversary in May this year. Since then, they have grown to become the region’s largest and most respected providers of

accommodation, care and services for older Australians.

Goodwin is independent and not affiliated to any other business, organisation, property developer, political or religious body. It simply exists to provide excellent services to seniors in the community.

Ongoing support from Goodwin has given Ben peace of mind planning for his future.

“I know that in the future if I need help, Goodwin can provide it. And this will facilitate me living at home on my own for as long as I want to and that’s just fantastic,” he said.

To learn what home care can do for you, speak to the friendly team at Goodwin Home Care on 6175 5650 or visit goodwin.org.au/home-care.

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, o ering 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

The in Erindale Shopping Centre

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

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Chinese pork open omelette

Prep 15 minutes | Cook 25 minutes | Makes 4 omelettes

Sauce

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 chicken stock cube, crumbled

1 cup (250ml) water

1 tablespoon cornflour

Omelette

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1+1/2 tablespoons ginger paste

300g pork mince

100g white mushrooms, chopped

2 cups (160g) shredded Chinese cabbage

3 green onions, shredded, plus extra for garnish

2 cups (110g) bean sprouts, plus extra to serve

8 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Sauce

Combine soy, hoisin, sesame oil, stock cube and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring over medium heat for

2 minutes. Add cornflour and cook for

3 minutes or until sauce thickens to a thin gravy consistency.

Omelette

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small non-stick frying pan. Add garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add pork mince and cook, stirring, using a wooden spoon to break up any lumps until browned. Add mushrooms and cabbage and cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes or until softened.

Add green onions and sprouts and cook a further 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a heatproof bowl. Set aside and keep warm. Wipe the pan clean. Whisk eggs together and season with salt. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add ¼ of the egg mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes, tilting the pan to form a round omelette. Turn over and cook for a further 1 minute or until the egg is set. Turn out onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining oil and eggs to make four omelettes.

To serve, spoon pork and vegetable mixture on top of omelettes. Drizzle over sauce. Garnish with extra sprouts and green onions. Scatter with sesame seeds.

Pork mince can be replaced with peeled green prawns or chicken mince.

Recipe and image from Australian Eggs.

Getaway: Moonshine Cottage, time to unwind in Tumbarumba

An easy three-hour jaunt from Canberra and you can disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in sleepy, leaf-lined Tumbarumba. At the heart of town, Moonshine Cottage is nestled on the grounds of Ladbroken Distilling Co. owned by Robbie and Neil Ladbrook.

In the essence of small-town charm and family-run endeavours, Moonshine Cottage offers midweek romantic getaways and weekend group affairs for visitors who can rest their heads in one of the three bedrooms. Tumbarumba and the stunning surrounding landscapes invite visitors to spend time in the great outdoors and the cottage is the perfect place to put your feet up after a big day.

While working in Canberra, Robbie’s government job took her across different regions. Experiencing the charms of Tumbarumba, she fell in love with the town. Making the move, the Ladbrook family founded Ladbroken in 2020 and lived in the cottage while setting up the distillery.

Having experimented with liquor making for many years before, the pair blended their love of whisky,

gin, science and creativity, along with their strong family bond, when launching the business. Even the name Ladbroken comes from an inside joke about Neil’s handyman skills.

The pair are making a name for themselves throughout the region for their unique flavours. They offer something for everyone, from Neil’s barrel-aged malt whiskey, which has a delightful warmth, to the many botanical-inspired gins and liqueurs. The spiced apple and fig gin and festive gingerbread have been on our minds and lips since we left.

Stepping into Moonshine Cottage is like returning to the family home after moving out, the space exudes warmth. A lot of love has gone into the cottage, leaving behind hints of the personality of its former residents in the form of games, reading material and small decorations like gemstones and a chessboard.

CW’s Jessica Cordwell and guest spent two nights in the cosy cottage nestled in the snowy mountains. A home away from home that encourages relaxation - a burning fire, plenty of warm blankets and comfortable

places to sit, what more could you ask for?

To find out more about the stay, visit canberradaily. com.au

Jessica Cordwell stayed at Moonshine Cottage as a guest of Ladbroken Distilling Co.

To enquire about a stay at Moonshine Cottage visit; moonshinercottage.lodgify.com

To visit Ladbroken Distilling Co. or shop their creations visit; ladbroken.com.au

A getaway to Moonshine Cottage in Tumbarumba is a relaxing escape.

MILKE & THE Q PRESENT

From the streetcar to the stage, desire lands at ACT Hub

Casting aside black-and-white storytelling and stepping into the grey, A Streetcar Named Desire is an unforgettable exploration of the human condition. The complex characters and enthralling tale come to the stage at ACT Hub on 19-29 June.

The driving force of Streetcar is Blanche DuBois, a ‘di cult woman’ and once southern belle starting to feel her looks be lost to time and luck no longer on her side. Blanche leaves the family plantation to live with her sister, Stella, in New Orleans. However, the welcome isn’t warm as tensions rise with brother-in-law Stanley.

“When you put her in this situation - a very tight two-bedroom apartment in New Orleans with Stanley who’s the king of his castle and Stella who has left her upbringing of wealth to be part of Stanley’s life because of the passion they share - it creates issues about power and positionality,” says actor Amy Kowalczuk.

Premiering nearly 80 years ago, the classic Tennessee Williams story has remained in pop

culture over the decades through countless stage performances and the iconic film that helped make Marlon Brando a household name. A master of writing characters, particularly women, Williams has created complex backstories for each of our main players that shape who they are, with Blanche’s story draped in tragedy and trauma.

“This is Blanche’s story; it is about Blanche coming to New Orleans from Belle Reve and about the things that have happened to her, but it is really about cause and e ect.”

It can be all too easy to paint Stanley as a brute, Stella as a pushover and Blanche as a wayward woman, but these characters are much more than one-dimensional stereotypes. Working with incredible source material, Ms Kowalczuk says these characters are begging to have their nuances brought into the spotlight.

“These characters can go from passionate to explosive, nuanced to grief-stricken to solemn in

a matter of moments. It shows a lot about the human condition and how circumstances can alter, shape and define people. This is a work about people who are fiercely trying to defend who they are and be able to survive.”

While these backstories and experiences influence the characters, Ms Kowalczuk says they in no way forgive their more triggering behaviours and choices throughout the story.

Extended version at canberradaily.com.au

Explore the depths of the human condition in A Streetcar Named Desire at ACT Hub on 19-29 June; acthub.com.au

- Jessica Cordwell

Free-Rain Theatre brings Tennessee Williams classic A Streetcar Named Desire to ACT Hub on 19-29 June. Image supplied.

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

Book talk

This week, Michael Popple reviews three captivating novels set across history. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com

Nero by Conn Iggulden

Michael Joseph, $34.99

Rome is in turmoil. The vengeful Emperor Tiberius purges the city of traitors, while in the shadows, a troubled young Caligula plots. Into this chaos is born a young boy, the son of the scheming opportunist Agrippina. Agrippina is determined that her son will rule Rome, but first they will have to survive the city’s many connivers and madmen. One of the world’s best historical fiction authors, Conn Iggulden, kicks off a brilliant new series in impressive fashion. A comprehensive and deeply exciting novel that covers the early life of the infamous Emperor Nero, this is an incredible read that comes highly recommended.

Mrs Hopkins by Shirley Barrett

Allen & Unwin, $32.99

On a rainy 1871 night, Ms Hopkins, an idealistic schoolmistress, arrives on Cockatoo Island in Sydney Bay. The island is home to the notorious Biloela Industrial School for Girls, where troubled girls from Sydney’s streets are sent. Determined to reach her unruly charges, Ms Hopkins engages in unconventional methods to teach them, while dealing with her own ghosts. Mrs Hopkins is the final book of late Australian author Shirley Barrett and is an engaging read. Featuring a powerful story that focuses on a fascinating part of Sydney’s past, this was an amazing and moving piece of Australian fiction.

Agricola: Invader by Simon Turney

Head of Zeus, $22.99

58 AD, Rome. Gnaeus Julius Agricola is the young scion of an impoverished Roman family. Determined to rebuild his family’s legacy, Agricola volunteers for military service and is assigned as a Tribune in Britannia, where a great campaign is beginning. However, Agricola will soon learn the true horrors of war when he finds himself caught in the middle of Boudicca’s bloody revolt. Simon Turney is in top form as he starts up his planned Agricola series. A fast-paced and action-packed story that highlights the early career of a famous Roman general, Invader is a great book that is very fun to read.

What’s on

Discovering Ancient Egypt

On loan from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities is a deep dive into the culture of the ancient society with more than 220 objects, spanning more than 3,000 years.

National Museum of Australia, until 8 September; nma.gov.au

Find more listings at canberradaily.com.au

To advertise here, contact Mohit on 0406 378 673 or mohit@newstimemedia.com.au

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Instant Comedy

Delight in the quick wit and creativity of improvised comedy masterminds; all inspired by a single word from the audience. Combining the wit of stand-up and the intimacy of live theatre, Lightbulb Improv creates memorable stories, colourful characters, enchanting songs and plenty of laughs. Tickets $15, available online and at the door.

Smith’s Alternative, Thursday 13 June 7pm; smithsalternative.com

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Raiders vs Cowboys Fresh o the bye, the Canberra Raiders take on the North Queensland Cowboys on home soil.

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

Rent

15 JUN

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

Canberra Theatre Centre, until 15 June; canberratheatrecentre.com.au UNTIL

20-23

BIRRARANGGA Film Festival

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An outstanding selection of global Indigenous films exploring strength, resilience, and the environment.

National Film and Sound Archive, 20-23 June; nfsa.gov.au/events

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A Streetcar

Named Desire

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Free-Rain Theatre presents one of the most influential plays of the twentieth century and winner of the 1948 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, A Streetcar Named Desire. Come see why the story has been so enduring, with tickets from just $30.

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

Now showing

The Watchers (M)

In a small Irish town, young American Mina (Dakota Fanning) goes about delivering a valuable bird to its new owner. Ignoring a message from her twin sister about the memorial of their late mother, Mina’s car soon breaks down in a vast, dark forest, with a mysterious threat in tow. Suddenly, an old woman (Olwen Fouéré) instructs Mina to quickly run to her bunker for safety.

The Night Shyamalan namesake carries with it an expectation: a dark thriller using the ‘mystery box’ plot progression with a surprise reveal at the end, all based on a youth literature story. In her directorial debut, Ishana Night Shyamalan treads similar steps, delving into the rich tapestry of Irish folklore.

Abel Korzeniowski (The Nun, 2018) provides a rich, mournful score that accompanies the

stunningly beautiful and dark cinematography by Eli Arenson (Lamb, 2021) resulting in a haunting ambience that ratchets up the tension and mystery. Like The Hole in the Ground (2019), the forest serves as a formidable character in of itself, let alone the creepies that inhabit it.

Four strangers share a bunker at night, knowing they are being watched by strange beings on the other side of a two-way mirror. What are the beings, and how can the four escape a strange, endless forest? The questions are intriguing, and the answers come close to being unsatisfying when brought under closer scrutiny.

Verdict: A beautiful production with great acting from our leads with an ending that borders on teetering.

- Luke McWilliams, themovieclub.net

Viewed at Dendy Cinemas

Free-Rain Theatre presents A Streetcar Named Desire at ACT Hub on 19-29 June. Image supplied.

Join Lightbulb Improv for an evening of Instant Comedy at Smith’s Alternative on 13 June. Image supplied.

Photo Janelle McMenamin

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Warmers

WITH GILLIAN AND KAREN OF COLLEEN’S LINGERIE & SWIMWEAR

As the mercury drops, we’ve curated a selection of must-have winter warmers that promise to not only keep you snug, but also to add a touch of style to your winter wardrobe.

Thermal vests - your secret layering weapon

Thermal and merino vests are the unsung heroes of winter layering, providing an extra layer of warmth without adding bulk. Our thermal vests are made from highperformance fabrics, ensuring you stay warm whether you’re braving the outdoors or cosying up inside.

Camisoles - subtle elegance

For those who prefer something lighter, our camisoles and cotton vests are the perfect

Winter Stay cosy with style this

undergarments. They’re ideal for wearing under your work attire or lounging at home. Our Kitty and Valletta styles have an inbuilt shelf bra so there’s no need to wear a bra. They’re also pocketed to hold a breast form.

Cosy nightwear - elevate your night routine

Transform your nights with our collection of cosy sleepwear. From flannelette pyjama sets to brushed cotton nighties, they’ll keep the chill at bay while you dive into your evening relaxation or a good night’s sleep.

Dressing gowns - the epitome of home comfort

Envelope yourself in warmth with our plush dressing gowns.

Available in a range of materials, these dressing gowns are perfect for those lazy mornings or relaxing evenings at home.

Winter accessories - the finishing touches

Let’s not forget your feet! Our cabin booties and slumbies are the perfect way to keep your toes warm and comfortable. Our gorgeous knitted beanies will keep your head warm and cosy. Lovingly made by volunteers, all

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Thank you for choosing Colleen’s for your winter essentials. We look forward to helping you stay warm and stylish this season!

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Nestled in the serene Lilli Pilli, this home is the epitome of family-friendly living. This newly refurbished property combines modern style with practical design, making it an ideal home for those who value both comfort and functionality.

One of the standout features of this home is the kitchen. Designed with the modern cook in mind, it offers a spacious layout and high-quality finishes that make it perfect for both daily family meals and entertaining guests.

The location is another highlight. Situated in a quiet area, it offers the peace and tranquility that every family seeks and is also close to Lilli Pilli

Beach. The convenience of having a beach so close allows for the enjoyment of coastal living, enhancing the overall appeal of the home.

The easy-care, low-maintenance aspects of the property ensure that homeowners can enjoy more time relaxing and less time on upkeep. The practical layout is perfect for entertaining, with seamless indoor and outdoor living spaces that cater to hosting gatherings and creating lasting memories with loved ones.

Its stylish design makes it an ideal home for those who appreciate both functionality and elegance.

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$800,000 Timothy Rd

205/16 Lonsdale Street, Braddon $785,000 Home by Holly

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$775,000 Hayman Partners

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WIN! Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart

Children can set up shop and start selling slices with the Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart! This food cart has everything needed to run a small pretend pizza business including six toppings, a pizza cutter, a plate, a cheese shaker and more. Ding! Children can ring the bell to hear a customer’s order and explore colours, shapes and food names. They may ask for a slice of pizza with crunchy onion, cheese triangles or red pepperoni. Children can scoop up the pizza with the magic spatula and it will let them know if they got the order right. They can mix and match toppings to create their own pizza too.

For children from 3-5 years, Build-a-Slice Pizza Cart is available now at Big W, good toy stores and online retailers.

CW has two Build-a-Slice Pizza Carts (valued at $99.95 each) to be won.

WIN! Tina Turner tribute tickets

WIN! Mukti Organics pack

To celebrate the launch of the revised edition of Mukti’s best-selling book Truth in Beauty, Mukti Organics are giving you the opportunity to win! This pack features a copy of Truth in Beauty (a luxe book that aims to lift the lid on the beauty industry and is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide designed to help you navigate the clean beauty movement), along with an exclusive custom facial kit from Mukti Organics.

The revised edition of Truth in Beauty is on shelves now, available at www.muktiorganics.com

One year on from the devastating news of the passing of musical icon Tina Turner, world-renowned tribute producers Showtime Australia are bringing their international concert production TINA The Ultimate Tribute to The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll to Canberra on Tuesday 25 June!

The extensive tour will visit 35 lucky venues across NSW, VIC, Qld, SA, WA and the NT, clocking up an eye-watering 20,000kms of drive-time in order to reach some of the most remote theatres in Australia! Don’t Miss Out! BOOK NOW!

CW has one double pass to the show to give away. The show is on Tuesday 25 June, 8pm at the Canberra Theatre Centre.

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