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TOWN PARK
The Town Park is set for completion in Q1 of 2025 and will provide a vibrant space and enjoyment for residents of all ages and abilities.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Our Community Centre will be a hub for social interaction and local community activities, and is set to open in Q 1 of 2025.
DOG PARK
Australia’s most exciting Dog Park of over 20,000sqm in size, including Community Gardens and Orchard is scheduled for completion in Q 1 of 2025.
FUTURE TOWN CENTRE
A Development Application has been submitted for the future Town Centre. It will offer outdoor dining, retail spaces, and commercial outlets like cafes and a pub.
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Value, and lifestyle luxury
This final villa release is a testament to the fact that the independent and retirement living at the over-55s Summerfield Country Estate in Braidwood o ers luxury villas with an outstanding lifestyle and extraordinary value, ideally suited to the young at heart. Key features of Summerfield include freehold villas—o ering total ownership, not lease or license—with no costly exit or entry fees.
Rest assured, these luxuriously finished, spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-car designer villas, complete with sun-drenched sunrooms, o er exceptional value compared to properties in Sydney and Canberra. Most importantly, the estate’s community lifestyle, combined with excellent facilities and the vibrant, thriving town of Braidwood, o ers so much to do, making the Summerfield Country Estate a wonderful place to live life to the fullest. As often said about Braidwood and Summerfield: country town, country feel, country living—with city conveniences right on your doorstep.
For those who haven’t yet visited historic
Braidwood, just one hour from Canberra and 45 minutes from the coast along the Kings Highway, it’s a must-see. The town has so much to o er, from arts and crafts to cafes, restaurants, clubs, a first-class golf course, and friendly locals. Add to this the vibrant social calendar at the Summerfield clubhouse, with stunning views of the hills, arts and crafts activities, and an indoor heated swimming pool. You can choose to join in the activities whenever you like or simply relax in your spacious home—the choice is yours.
Located right next door to the new Braidwood hospital with all its facilities, Summerfield is surrounded on three sides by open grazing land, yet it’s only a 5-minute walk to town. Residents undoubtedly enjoy the ease of driving here, free from the hustle and bustle of city tra c.
Don’t miss out and inspect as we expect to wrap up sales quickly at the October prices, with open weekends 10am to 4pm for all of October. Visit summerfield.com.au for a wealth of information from residents and townsfolks alike. You can book a call
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back or a private inspection on the Summerfield website. If you’re interested, inquire about the ‘come and stay’ experience in the clubhouse to explore all that Summerfield has to o er. For availability, call Jane and Tim on the Freecall number 1300 737 970.
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Belco Party promises free public transport
For the next month, public transport is free while the ACT Government transitions its ticketing system to MyWay+. Inspired by the surge in patronage during the switchover, the Belco Party has pledged to make public transport free for everyone all year round.
The ACT Greens and the Canberra Liberals have already promised free travel for people under 18, seniors, and people on low incomes. But the Belco Party believes those approaches fall short.
“Other parties seem to be offering all these great incentives without biting the bullet,” Bill Stefaniak, the party’s co-convenor, said. “They’ve singled out everyone but the working public to be free. They’re dancing around without biting the bullet. The Belco Party is
more than happy to bite the bullet.”
Free public transport for everyone is a simpler solution, according to the Belco Party. In 2001, more than two decades ago, the thenLiberal government estimated that free school bus travel would cost $30 million. Today, fare revenue is comparatively lower: $25 million, Mr Stefaniak says transport minister Chris Steel recently told him.
“They’re not getting much [revenue], and they are clearly not going to get much with the various exemptions already offered,” Mr Stefaniak said. “So why not make buses free?”
It has been successfully done in Luxembourg, he notes, as well as Malta and Estonia. The longterm benefits of increased local business activity, reduced emissions, and improved safety, Mr Stefaniak argues, would outweigh the $25 million lost revenue each year.
Free transport would be an incentive for workers to return to the office, as they would not have to find carparks, but would instead save money on parking expenses. Businesses in Civic and the town centres would benefit from their trade, and the government from businesses’ taxes. It would even help with tourism, Mr Stefaniak thinks.
“This really would encourage people to park and ride or leave their cars at home, and that reduces traffic congestion in Civic,” Mr Stefaniak said. “It helps with parking; it gets people back there utilising the shops and restaurants… When you do a net cost-benefit analysis, you probably end up miles in front.”
Currently, only 6 to 7 per cent of Canberra residents use public transport, but if that figure rose to 10 per cent, it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport, which account for 60 per cent of the ACT’s total emissions.
“If you want to do something for the environment, take a train, a tram, or a bus, because critical mass means more people in here,” Mr Stefaniak said. “Rather than having 30 to 40 cars on the road, you might have 30 or 40 people in a bus or a tram that you wouldn’t have otherwise. By taking all those cars off the road, it clearly helps the environment, and it’s les wear and tear on the roads. You’d probably have fewer accidents – that’s part of the human environment.”
Busier public transport services in peak hours during the trial period have led to fewer cars on the road and a smaller carbon footprint, Mr Tutt said. For his part, Mr Stefaniak, who catches the bus several times a week, says that he is seeing buses nearly full for the first time; travelling from Griffith to Civic at lunchtime, he found it hard to get a seat. He expects that spike in patronage would continue – and if not, “it proves that Canberrans love their cars, and there’s no way they’re going to utilise public transport, even when you make it free”.
The Belco Party believes the costs of providing free public transport could be offset by eliminating the costly ticketing system –“With so many groups now exempt, it makes sense to go the whole hog; by simplifying it, costs would probably be minimal” – and scrapping stage 2B of the light rail project.
The Belco Party urge other parties to adopt their vision for free public transport.
“It’s the sort of policy I’d hope anyone would warm to, and it’s a shame it probably didn’t happen in 2001,” Mr Stefaniak said. “We could have had it now for a generation, but that’s not to stop us doing it now.”
- Nicholas Fuller
Belco Party candidates Bill Stefaniak (Ginninderra), Alan Tutt (Ginninderra), Angela Lount (Ginninderra) and Greg Burke (Yerrabi).
Photo Jordan Mirchevski
Cow-cuddling a moo-ving experience
Life is tough, and we could all do with a hug, so here’s a public service announcement: there are 30 friendly cows in Braidwood waiting for a cuddle.
These aren’t ordinary cows, but rather miniature cows (about 4 feet tall) bred especially for cowcuddling (Animal Assisted Therapy - AAT) at Gold Creek White Galloway farm, just three minutes from Braidwood.
Owner Suzanne Baker and her partner Pamela Robinson have been breeding AAT since 2005 and getting them accustomed to us needy humans.
“AAT cattle need to be born docile,” Suzanne explained. “This requires both the bull and the cow to pass on their docile nature to the calf. Then the cow needs to trust us to handle and interact with their very young calves. This is asking a lot of a prey animal. It is their natural instinct to be very protective of their calves around humans.”
Suzanne spends plenty of time with the purebred cattle, but the cattle also have to be exposed to lots of different people because “everyone
looks, moves, smells, sounds and tastes different”.
“Some people are loud, excited, agitated, and unpredictable,” Suzanne said. “Others are quiet, withdrawn, and timid. The cattle need to be okay with all of this.”
Once the cattle are AAT qualified, they are usually sent to rural properties as therapy animals for people working on farms.
“It started with a psychologist in western Queensland asking us for therapy cattle to use with clients with a rural background and a reluctance to talk to a therapist of any kind,” Suzanne said.
“Being told to check out some woman’s unusual cattle was much less confronting for men, in particular, those struggling with mental health. Maintaining the resilience required to spend their working lives on the land sometimes needs a little support.”
One of Suzanne’s clients is blind, others are in wheelchairs, and some are retired soldiers, medical, disaster or emergency frontline workers,
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where the incidence of PTSD, anxiety, burnout and depression is high.
So, what are the health benefits of having an 800kg bovine bestie? They’re uncomplicated (and adorable).
“For a human, being able to come into a paddock, interact with, and share a relaxing bond with such a large, gentle animal is a wonderful thing,” Suzanne said. “It is the calm, gentle nature of the cows themselves. Also, cows have a slower heart rate than humans, which is calming to be around.”
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At the Grange Deakin, our serviced apartments allow you to enjoy the comfort of your own one bedroom apartment with meals prepared by our chef onsite, your apartment cleaned, and bedlinen and towels changed weekly. All this with the added benefit of no home maintenance, so you’ll have more time to enjoy the things you love.
Take a stroll through the village gardens, a dip in the pool, enjoy a chat with your neighbours or participate in the village activities. All before you step outside the village or wander to the Deakin shops, just 300m up the road.
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Cow-cuddling is available just a short drive away in Braidwood.
Canberra Liberals’ plan to
fix healthcare in the ACT
A Canberra Liberals Government will provide better walk-in centres in South Tuggeranong, West Belconnen, North Gungahlin and the Inner South, where GPs will work with nurses. They will also incentivise practices to provide after-hours services, such as CALMS, which could deliver around 200,000 GP appointments per year.
To attract GPs, a Canberra Liberals Government will pay up to $100,000 of HECS debt for up to 30 GPs who commit to fi ve years of practice in the ACT.
By expanding GP care through these initiatives and commitments and others, Canberrans will have better access to a ordable primary care.
Primary care has long been
neglected by Labor and the Greens, and as a result, we now have one of the worst health systems in the country, including the longest emergency department wait times in the nation.
A Canberra Liberals Government will also deliver 70,000 elective surgeries in the next term of government by continuing to work with Canberra Health Services and private providers to boost the number of procedures.
The Labor Party has failed to meet its target of 60,400 elective surgeries promised at the last election, and as a result, patients have been waiting hundreds of days longer for their surgeries than clinically recommended. Delayed or cancelled elective
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surgery procedures mean that some Canberrans are in pain, unable to work and risk their condition deteriorating while they wait, placing even more pressure on our strained emergency departments.
The Canberra Liberals have also committed to building a new northside hospital, conducting a royal commission into the ACT
health system, supporting our frontline health workers with more training and building a multi-story car park at the Canberra Hospital.
The Canberra Liberals are the only party that are committed to fi xing the diabolical workplace culture in the health system so that we can retain our nurses, midwives, allied health and junior medical doctors for the future.
Elective surgery lists have doubled in the last decade
Worst emergency waiting times in Australia
Bulk billing rates have fallen since 2017
70,000 elective surgeries
A Canberra Liberals Government will tackle growing waiting lists by delivering more elective surgeries
New health centres
We will build new health centres in North Gungahlin, West Belconnen, Inner South and South Tuggeranong incorporating general practitioners
More GPs
A Canberra Liberals Government will deliver over 200,000 GP visits per year
Authorised by Adam Wojtonis for the Canberra Liberals
The Canberra Liberals have outlined their vision for better healthcare in the ACT.
Free buses and how to vote in Hare-Clark
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BILL STEFANIAK AM RFD FORMER ACT
OPPOSITION LEADER
Readers of this publication may have noticed the latest policy announcement of the Belco Party: free buses/public transport.
If one looks at the other parties’ transport policies, they seem to be dancing around this issue and doing everything but, so why not bite the bullet and go the whole hog? We only get $25 million in fares as it is. That is even less than we got in 2001, when the thenLiberal cabinet briefl y looked at the
issue (about $30 million then). Bus drivers I have spoken to reckon it’s a lot simpler and, perhaps, in the long run, even cheaper if buses are free. If the current free period of public transport is any indication, bus patronage will significantly increase if it’s free, and it’s a great way of helping with the cost-of-living crisis, not to mention the environmental benefits. I encourage all parties in this election to adopt this policy.
It has become apparent to me that there are a lot of people who simply still have no idea how our voting system works. So here is my attempt to tell you how to maximise your vote.
1. You’re electing fi ve members in your electorate, so it’s really important you vote for fi ve people (at least).
Your ballot paper will have
anything from 24 (Brindabella –Tuggeranong) to 34 (Kurrajong – inner north and south) candidates.
2. It’s sensible to firstly work out who you DON’T want to see elected. if you want a change of government, it would be smart to not put any numbers in the Greens and Labor boxes.
3. It’s smart to go beyond fi ve candidates, so that, if one or more of your desired candidates falls short, their vote can transfer to someone you wouldn’t mind seeing in.
For example: you may want to see the Belco Party get in (excellent choice), and thus vote 1 to 3 for Alan Tutt, Angela Lount, and me in Ginninderra. As you want to change the government, you then vote for the Liberals next (4, 5, 6, 7). You also might
like Elizabeth Kikkert, so you put her 8, and you might think that independent Janine Haskins is alright, so you put her 9. 4. Some people vote for personalities. I recall in 2004 in Kaleen, the then-Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, got over 2,000 votes and 380 or so of his second preferences went to me. I got about 1,200 votes and 190 of my second preferences went to Jon.
In this election, something similar might be someone in Brindabella voting number 1 for Mark Parton and number 2 for Mick Gentleman; 3 for Emmanuel Ezekiel-Hart – independent; 4 for the Independents for Canberra’s Dr Vanessa Picker; and then 5, 6, 7, 8 for the other Liberals.
Please write in to the Weekly (news@newstimemedia.com.au) if you have any questions, and I’ll endeavour to answer them.
The People’s Choice Prize is generously provided by the K&S Langley Fund. A travelling exhibition developed by the South Australian Museum. David Braun: The Brolgas Return (detail), ink drawing
inspired by nature-themed works of art at the 2024 Waterhouse Natural
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Art becomes therapy in Painting with Parkinsons
In the glow of the morning sun colours flow as paint-covered brushes drape across damp pages creating works of memories and moments in time. This is how every Friday morning goes at the Tingey Painting with Parkinsons program.
Each week, 12-15 participants enter the Banksia Centre at the Australian National Botanic Gardens where they begin with a few physical exercises ahead of discussing the day’s theme. Facilitators and occasional art therapists are there to guide and assist the painters in their creations as music plays in the background.
Creating a welcoming, ambient space is vital and the use of musicmainly classical - tends to immerse the painter and inspire creations.
“The paintings are not about an observational account, they are about a felt experience in relation to a poem or a piece of music,” says John Pratt, program coordinator.
Once a month, a musician from the Canberra Symphony Orchestra joins the session to play live. John says it is interesting to witness how different sounds and instruments impact the paintings being crafted.
“Music is a mystery in terms of the way each person responds, often it evokes a different memory or experience, and the paintings in some way capture the experience the music evokes.”
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the program was launched by Nancy Tingey, an artist who was awarded the Churchill Fellowship to
research neurology and art therapy. Nancy’s husband Bob, a geologist, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1987. In 1993, he took over as President of Parkinson’s ACT, and Nancy started the painting group. From there it was research and travelling around the world to uncover how the arts could help people like Bob. Nancy started the sessions with a theme or discussion that awakened the right side of the brain, the creative side.
“The programs she researched showed there was an evident benefit that was involved. For the people who were immersed in a creative
experience, the symptoms of the Parkinson’s condition were often reduced significantly,” says John.
Taking the reins in 1999, John has witnessed the incredible impact the program has on its participants. He says people often come in with constrained body language and leave with more fluidity in their movements.
“The enhancement and affirmation that happens within each program there is a noticeable uplift,” says John. “When you have an experience like that, it may be just once a week, but it permeates through the week too.”
Working with watercolours on a dampened page allows for ease of movement and fluidity, John says there is a beautiful collaboration of materials which inspires excitement and awe for the painters.
“There’s a certain definitiveness and assertion when a line is made onto dry paper, there is a limitation that’s set by that line,” he explains. “Working with watercolour, particularly on a fluid surface, there’s this whole magical kind of evocation that comes through, enabling a certain realisation to happen for each of the participants.”
Participants range from those who have recently received a diagnosis to those who have been living with Parkinson’s for twenty years. No artistic experience is needed, John says many people coming for the first time haven’t painted since primary school.
“Often, they say there was some offhand remark by a teacher which
has destroyed their confidence… There is a certain hesitance to start with but then there is a confidence and excitement that happens when they are involved in the work itself.”
It is more than just a creative outlet, the Tingey Painting for Parkinsons program encourages social connection. At the end of each session, everyone talks about what was created that day.
“The discussion at the end of the session has an interesting contribution from each of the participants about what they have painted and also their response or interpretation of what someone else has done too. A communal sense of participation.”
From its humble beginnings here in Canberra, the program has now been implemented in different countries across the globe, recognised for the positive impacts it provides Experiencing the benefits of
the program first-hand, Sue Green has been attending the sessions each Friday morning for the past three years.
“Every time it is a great pleasure to come. It is not only painting we also have music; it is like dying and going to heaven - you’re both painting and listening to music, it is just fabulous,” she smiles.
An art lover, Sue says she never has, nor will she ever be a great artist but that it doesn’t matter, it is the pleasure of the painting itself,
and the company that keeps her coming back.
“All the people in the program become friends, I didn’t know anyone at first but they’re all friends now. We talk about all sorts of things. We don’t discuss Parkinson’s much; we occasionally curse it and talk about it, but the program isn’t about Parkinson’s—it’s about life and fun.”
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Meet our 2023 Senior Achiever winner Vijay!
Vijay is the President of the Indian Seniors Association of Canberra and has contributed his valuable time to the safety and well-being of the entire community, be it young or a senior.
He serves as Justice of Peace for the multicultural Community in Canberra, advocating for their interests and concerns to the Multicultural forum, in which he consults with the ACT Government on their needs.
Each Friday morning the participants of the Tingey Painting with Parkinsons program meet. Photos: Jordan Mirchevski.
Public education is a cornerstone of the ACT Labor party’s values, reflecting our commitment to equality, opportunity, and social justice. This is why ACT Labor is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to highquality, free education.
ACT Labor will invest $150 million into local schools across the ACT, which includes a dedicated $30 million for heating and cooling upgrades. ACT Labor will also progress works for new ACT public schools in Whitlam and Strathnairn, a new public high school and college in Molonglo, and a second college in Gungahlin to meet our growing population. This term we have delivered on our commitment for free threeyear-old preschool in the ACT, with Canberra families accessing up to 300 hours each year. This election, we are committed to doubling it to 600 hours a year (a saving to families of over $2,600). ACT Labor will also roll out before and after school care at public four-year-old preschools (this will be a lifesaver for working parents!).
ACT Labor established the ‘Future of Education Equity Fund’ following the 2020 election. This election, a re-elected Labor
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Government is committed to expanding this fund, providing low-income families one-o payments to help with education expenses. A re-elected ACT Labor Government will also provide one grade level at each public school the opportunity for a camp at Birrigai Outdoor School.
This term, ACT Labor commissioned an independent inquiry into literacy and numeracy education in the ACT. The Stronger Foundations report made eight recommendations which the Labor Government is committed to investing $56.5 million to implement. Under Stronger Foundations, Canberra families will have access to evidence-informed teaching practices, common assessments including a year 1 phonics check, advice, and resources for parents to support children.
I hear regularly from parents and teachers about their concerns for young people’s mental health, which is why ACT Labor is committed to employing an extra 15 school psychologists or mental health practitioners in our schools.
- Dr Marisa Paterson MLA, Australian Labor Party, Member for Murrumbidgee
MARISA PATERSON JEREMY HANSON 2024 ELECTION
Working hard for you and your family.
A question which sometimes gets raised – especially during an election campaign – is why did I get into politics?
The answer for me is simple: to make life better and easier for Canberra families.
I’ve raised my own family in our local area in Canberra’s south, and I see, live and experience the challenges so many others face.
Families across our suburbs have frankly been left behind by an ACT government that has forgotten there is more to Canberra than the inner city.
Where I live, we need more a ordable housing for young families, and they need housing choices. The government seems intent on depriving an entire generation of the ability to live in a family home, on their own block, with a secure yard and reliable, well-maintained city services.
What they are proposing, in my local area, is thousands of homes that the local residents’ association have calculated will give the area a higher population density than Singapore or New York.
We need less overcrowding and more teachers in our
schools, so we can deliver better outcomes for our children. And teachers need to be protected – a nationwide survey showed Canberra teachers face the highest level of classroom violence in the country.
We need to fix the health system, which report after report shows Canberra performing the worst in the country across almost every measure.
And we need to ease the costof-living pressures on all of us, including rates.
This can all be addressed – but not if we spend billions on a Tram that will take longer to get to Civic than the bus.
I continue to stay committed to politics, to stand up for the ‘forgotten families’ – the Canberrans who have been left behind by Labor and the Greens.
They are the reasons why I entered politics, and why I remain as committed in this election as I was when I first entered politics: to keep working hard for you and your family.
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Jeremy Hanson CSC, MLA Canberra Liberals, Member for Murrumbidgee
Investing in harm reduction for the ACT community
ANITA MILLS CEO OF THE ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG ASSOCIATION OF THE ACT
The ACT is leading the way on harm reduction measures for illicit drug use. In 2023, possession of small quantities of illicit drugs for personal use was decriminalised. While the fears and concerns we heard from opponents of this reform have not materialised, the Canberra Liberals have maintained a commitment to repeal drug decriminalisation in the ACT if elected. There is simply no health evidence to back this position, with work underway to evaluate the first two years of the reforms. Personal drug use is a health issue – not a criminal one – and should be treated as such.
ATODA and the wider community have welcomed a further three years of funding for Canberra’s drug checking service CanTEST. This service may look unassuming from the
street – but it is quite literally saving lives. This world-class service should become a permanent fi xture in the ACT health system.
Funding for specialist alcohol and other drug treatment services in the ACT is around $30 million annually; that leaves a $24 million shortfall of the projected investment required. Resourcing for the frontline of alcohol and drug treatment sector has remained largely stagnant over many funding cycles.
There has been limited progress on alcohol demand and harm reduction in the ACT. Online sales and delivery of alcohol flourished during lockdowns, and our regulatory settings have not kept pace. In the ACT, 46 per cent of clients accessing alcohol and drug treatment services in 2023 reported alcohol as a drug of concern; 43 per cent of clients nationally reported it as their primary drug of concern.
National alcohol-related deaths reached the highest peak in 10 years in 2022. That’s why ATODA is calling on all parties to prioritise a
response to the health harms caused by alcohol in our 2024 election platform.
In light of the above, it is disappointing to see the Chief Minister announcing a $1.5 million commitment to reduce liquor licensing fees, while no action has been taken to respond to the Listening Report inquiry into same day delivery of alcohol in Canberra. In this inquiry, there was a clear preference to limit delivery hours and put in place safeguards for self-exclusion. A vibrant night-time economy and a public health response to alcohol harms do not need to be mutually exclusive.
We are calling on a new government to review and amend the membership of the ACT Liquor Advisory Board (fi ve of the eight current appointed members have a commercial interest in the sale of alcohol). ATODA is also calling for licensing regulations to restrict alcohol deliveries from 10am to 10pm and implement a two-hour safety pause, to decrease the ease with which alcohol can enter the home.
This 2024 ACT election is an opportunity to vote for a vibrant, caring, sustainable and dynamic community sector in the ACT. For ATODA, this means a healthy, well and safe community with the lowest possible levels of alcohol, tobacco and other drug related harms.
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Let the game of life begin - again
Before the starting gun even fires, 230 people are already winners at this week’s Transplant Games in Canberra because each competitor is only at the starting line because of organ donors.
This is only the second time Canberra has hosted the Transplant Games, which are even more inspirational than the Paris Olympics and Paralympics because these competitors are running on a pure zest for life.
They are all on the receiving end of a precious second chance at life, plus 30 competitors are living donors and there are 20 donor families.
CEO of the Transplant Games, Chris Thomas, said every single competitor had faced their own mortality.
“They’ve all had a life-threatening liver or kidney or heart condition or lung condition,” Chris said. “They might have been born with cystic fibrosis and they’ve actually had endstage organs. It’s life-threatening and they’re going to make the most of it and give it all they’ve got.”
The Transplant Games is meant to be a heart-tugging event because right now, 1,800 people are waiting for a life-saving transplant in Australia. Now is a good time to register as a donor and after you’ve ticked the box, tell your family.
“We know that if you’re registered and you’ve told your family, families are much more likely to support that decision,” Chris said.
Australia’s rate of organ donation sits at 20 donors per million people, and we’ve doubled our donation rate in the past 12-14 years.
“It’s all about promoting organ and tissue donation awareness, getting more people to register,” Chris said.
“It’s about thanking living donors and donor families and showing that you’re trying to be the best you can be around this precious organ that you’ve been given.
About 500 competitors are coming from all over Australia, some travelling from as far as India and Germany. A little closer to home, is nine-year-old Ariana Ford from Canberra.
Ariana’s seven-year-old brother, Sullivan, donated his bone marrow to her when he was just four years old. When they both take to the field this week, it won’t matter who wins.
“It’s a real family opportunity to come together and just celebrate the gift of life and celebrate those extra years,” Chris said.
For more details, visit australiantransplantgames.com - Georgia Curry
Inspirational Transplant Games competitors 9-year-old Ariana Ford (centre) and her 7-year-old-old brother Sullivan, right, who donated bone marrow to his sister.
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GIVIT donation of the week: Laptop
GIVIT is requesting the donation of laptops for three sisters who recently arrived in Australia. They are currently being assisted by an organisation in the ACT that provides settlement and support services for migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants. These sisters had fled the war in Iran and are needing support due to financial hardship. They have experience in sewing and are quickly learning English. They are all determined to study and find a job, so GIVIT is requesting the donation of laptops for their studies. This donation will mean so much as they work towards building a new and better life for themselves. Generous Canberrans can donate laptops or fund their purchase. 100% of your financial donation will be used to buy their laptops. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search Category: ‘laptop’; Location: ‘ACT’.
Lions Club
Our Lions’ Club Canberra City meetings are held on the first Monday of the month and the third Tuesday of the same month. We socialise by having a meal together, in the Bistro area of the Kingston Eastlake Football Club at 6pm. After dining together, we proceed up to our meeting room on level one, where our planning of projects and listening to guest speakers, take place from 7 to 9pm. For further information please call Rhondda/Bill on 0402 102 267.
ANBG Thursday Talks
Flora in focus: the art of botanic photography. Graham Gall, an internationally awarded photographer from Canberra, will describe his artistic approach to photographing botanical specimens, and provide insights into producing exhibition quality shots. ANBG Theatrette, opposite the Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Thursday 10 October from 12:30 to 1:30pm. Bookings desirable at trybooking.com/ CTFXA. Gold coins, notes and EFTPOS donations are always welcome.
2024 Braidwood Open Gardens
Braidwood Open Gardens is back for another year bigger and better than ever! This year’s 10th anniversary event features five stunning gardens, including two new properties - Dovecote on Deloraine Lane and the Old Post Office in Araluen. Mona Farm is pulling out all the stops with food and drink offerings, guided garden tours and live music by local Lily Morris. Gardens are open 10am to 4pm on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October. All proceeds go to support the not-for-profit Braidwood Preschool. Discounted day and weekend passes are available online. Tickets can be pre-purchased online or at the garden gates. Visit braidwoodgardens.com.au for all the details.
St Ninian’s book sale
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 October from 9am to 1pm at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, Brigalow St. Lyneham. Dive into a treasure trove of books (all genres!), puzzles, games, Vinyl Records, DVDs, CDs and more. A large collection of World War Two and Sir Winston Churchill. Come, browse, read and enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea!
Rotary Mango Fundraiser 2024
Woden Daybreak Rotary Club is now taking orders for delicious Kensington Pride mangoes as a fundraiser in aid of Rotary programs in Canberra, around Australia and internationally. The cost is $27 for 7kgs of excellent quality fruit. Details at trybooking.com/events/landing/1274154 or email rotarymangoes@outlook.com for more.
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.
PUZZLES & STARS
ACROSS
1 Moral tale (5)
4 Yellowish smog (coll) (3,9)
9 The study of ethical issues in biology and medicine (9)
10 Express indifference (5)
11 Intensive care unit (1,1,1)
12 A pattern of absences without good reason (11)
13 Garlic mayonnaise (5)
15 Someone who lives on the seaside (8)
16 Pyrotechnic metal powder (8)
18 Barely sufficient (5)
21 Doubtful (11)
23 Australian university (1,1,1)
24 Type of wine, – noir (5)
25 Make slanted (9)
26 A child just before adolescence (9)
27 Dance (5)
1 Cloth (6)
2 Biochemical emission of light (15)
3 Additional (5)
4 Minister (6)
5 Green liqueur (7)
6 Related to childbirth (9)
7 Elected representative (15)
8 Diet (7)
14 Australian cake (9)
16 Musical instrument (7)
17 Working hard (7)
19 A long and thin cream-filled cake (6)
20 Formal jacket for men (6)
22 Float (5)
BRAIN BUSTERS
1. Phascolarctos cinereus is the scientific name for which Australian animal?
2. Serving as a prequel to Jane Eyre, the 1966 novel Wide Sargasso Sea is by which Dominican-British author?
3. Nestlé’s Milky Bar Kid is usually dressed as what type of character?
4. Sandi Toksvig hosted which British competition show from 2017 to 2020?
5. Which American rock band’s albums include Brand New Eyes, After Laughter and This Is Why?
SOLUTIONS
LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23
A changing scenario or an unpredictable person is best approached patiently. Keep things on an even level and avoid rash decisions. Above all, avoid a stand-off with someone close. You’ll enjoy organising activities that lift the spirit.
SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22
Venus in your sign puts your desires upfront, and this week you may need to consider someone else’s requirements as well. A calm attitude to talks will work out best as interactions may be intense, both at work and at home.
SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21
You’ll gain perspective in your personal or work life due to an unexpected development or an unavoidable decision. You may need to reconfigure your timetable to accommodate developments. Avoid being overwhelmed and consider your own position.
CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20
Considerable developments that may seem to be out of the blue will cause ripples in your life. Consider how best to move ahead calmly and logically with regard to a friend or organisation. Keep talks evenminded and you’ll find support.
AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19
News, a trip or a meeting may be intense, although this is a good time to build a platform for yourself. Keep talks on an even level, and then you’ll feel more invested in yourself. Avoid conflict and personality clashes.
PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20
You’ll gain fresh perspective in your personal life or financially. Not everyone will agree with you, so be sure to ask for co-operation and be willing to compromise. You’ll enjoy making plans to indulge in some of your favourite activities.
ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20
News may mean you must adapt to a change of circumstance. Avoid being swept up in events, but consider your own role carefully as conversations may be intense. Avoid impulsive decisions. A surprise or a new opportunity may arise.
TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21
You’ll appreciate a change of routine and a fresh fitness plan in the long run. An unavoidable relationship, project or trip is set for developments. A new approach to someone – or to something –will help you avoid a stalemate.
GEMINI MAY 22 – JUN 21
Key discussions will provide you with fresh direction. You may even experience a financial or work boost. Take note of who comes into your environment – and who leaves. Misunderstandings could arise, so be clear with communications to avoid arguments.
CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 22
Only you can know who and what resonates with you. A trip, conversation or opportunity will be motivational, providing insight into your best path forward. A development may feel intense so be sure to avoid squabbles, as these will spiral.
LEO JUL 23 – AUG 23
You may be surprised by a development and so must devise the best-case outcome. News or a trip could be unexpected. Be sure to defuse arguments which otherwise will spiral. Certain obligations will determine how you approach your options.
VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23
Considerable developments that seem to appear out of the blue may cause a few ripples throughout your shared interests, such as joint finances and business relationships. Consider how best to move ahead calmly and logically.
IN THE STARS with PATSY BENNETT
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A retrospective look back at Canberra’s burgeoning food scene
Canberra foodies have the chance to replicate their favourite meals from the capital’s eateries at home thanks to the publication of a new book.
Retired restaurateur and current The Canberra Times restaurant
reviewer Chris Hansen spent countless months putting together Chefs Eat Canberra.
Described as “a cookbook and a guide to the best dishes the best chefs like to eat in Canberra”, it takes
a retrospective look back at the local hospitality industry from the 1920s to now.
Mr Hansen told CW he felt there was a need for the book because the quality of restaurants in Canberra in the past decade had exploded.
“The first line of the book is ‘Canberra wasn’t always this good,’ he said.
“I can remember back in the eighties you only had a choice of about three good restaurants, there wasn’t a lot.”
Flashforward to now and he said the city boasted an estimated more than 1000 eateries.
Mr Hansen said he credited the boom in eateries to several pioneers in the industry.
“You’ve got guys like Gus Armstrong in particular, when he opened eightysix (in Braddon) in 2013, he had a number of now highly regarded restaurateurs working for him and he really
encouraged them,” he said.
“So, he has been quite pivotal.”
Mr Hansen also credited Kingston-based Jones & Co’s Soc Kochinos and Barton-based The Chairman Group’s Josiah Li as leaders in the field.
He said while the book’s history went as far back as the mid-1920s, he had memories from the 1970s.
“We didn’t know what quality was,” Mr Hansen said.
Two decades later and seafood started to be served at eateries.
“We couldn’t get really good quality seafood until Serif (Kaya) from Ottoman Cuisine started flying it in from Sydney and Western Australia three times a week,” Mr Hansen said.
You can learn more about the book and Canberra’s hospitality industry or place an order for $59 by visiting chefseatcanberra.com
- Lillian Altman
Retired restaurateur Chris Hansen with his new book Chefs Eat Canberra. Picture Jordan Mirchevski
Happy Feet for a Happy Life
Being active, getting out in nature, and engaging with family and community make for a happy and healthy life. It’s easy to take these things for granted, but when aches and pains set in, our ability to engage in our normal daily activities can be compromised. At ACT Podiatry, our focus is on optimising your function and mobility to keep you doing the things you enjoy.
At ACT Podiatry, we pride
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Step into wellness: The vital role of quality footwear
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Take 5 with Brad Cox
Originally from Jindabyne in NSW, Australian singer-songwriter Brad Cox is bringing his Everything I’ve Got tour to the University of Canberra on Thursday 17 October.
The ARIA-nominated, Golden Guitar-winning country star is filling his “huge” Mack truck “full of tricks” for a tour being described as “unlike anything his fans have seen before”.
He will play at his biggest venues to date.
Aiming for something a little bit di erent with these shows, Cox has invited a live podcast to open for each show.
The musician caught up with CW’s Lillian Altman to talk about his upcoming tour and his love for Australia’s capital where the audience are likely to be joined by his family and friends.
1
What can audiences attending the show expect to see?
Audiences can expect the best Brad Cox show to date. Having this truck has allowed us to upgrade the level of production staging and
overall show that we can bring to these towns.
2
Where did the tour name ‘Everything I’ve Got Tour ’ come from?
The name came jointly from releasing a new song called Everything I’ve Got along with the fact I’ve got a large truck trailer to fill with all of the obnoxious equipment I own.
3
Why has Canberra been selected as the starting point for the tour and what significance does the venue for the show, University of Canberra, hold for you?
It’s significant in the fact it’s the closest capital city to my hometown, the closest show to where I grew up. It also helps to be within overnight driving distance to the next show to load in the next day. So, it worked well with Sydney and Wollongong for the weekend.
4
Hailing from a town just two hours away from the ACT, Jindabyne, what do you enjoy the most about performing in and visiting Canberra?
Canberra has always been an important part of the Brad Cox touring circuit. I always love playing in Canberra because a lot of my friends
and family come to the shows.
5
What’s your favourite song to perform and why?
Over the last 12 months, my favourite song would have to be Acres (which was released in 2023) to play live. It’s the title track o my last album and it always really hits with the fans, and it relates to a part of my life that brings me a lot of joy.
Brad Cox is hitting the east coast with a Mack truck “full of tricks” for his biggest tour to date.
Morphy Richards
Bringing the Nordic lifestyle philosophy of simple sophistication into the heart of your home, the new Morphy Richards ‘Essence Scandi’ range captures the essence of Scandinavian style. With muted hues and timber-look accents for a
in time for the school holidays. Now open at Civic Square, tickets are on
This pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar’s most Toy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., Turning Red, Soul, and Lightyear
plus a new hole from Pixar’s newest release, Inside Out 2.
CW has five family passes to Pixar Putt to giveaway. Each family pass includes 2 x adults and 2 x children for 18 holes of mini golf. The passes are valued at $119.90 each.
Enter to win!
To enter, scan the QR code or visit canberradaily.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find the competition you wish to enter and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Friday 11 October 2024 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person per giveaway. Entrants must be aged 18+.
Booktalk
This week, Jeff Popple reviews three exciting crime novels by Australian authors. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
When It Rains
by Dave Warner
Fremantle Press, $34.99
Solo exhibition by Roger Beale AO 21 September - 20 October
Roger shows the persistence and beauty of nature through seasonal change. His landscapes are a metaphor for human resilience and hope.
93 Wollongong St Fyshwick Canberra ACT Open Wed - Sun 10am - 4pm Phone (02) 6228 1988
Assaults, murder, desert chases and crocodiles all feature in the latest novel by veteran author Dave Warner. When It Rains finds Broome detective Dan Clement trying to cope with a new younger love interest and a deluge of crime. When one of his team is beaten up, and a girl brutally assaulted, it seems like the same two suspects are behind both incidents, but the discovery of a woman’s hand tied to a post in crocodile-infested waters complicates matters. Soon, he is on the trail of a killer who is working their way through an intended list of victims. First class outback noir!
Shadow City by
Natalie Conyer
Echo Publishing, $32.99
Moving seamlessly between Cape Town and Sydney, Natalie Conyer’s Shadow City is an outstanding piece of crime fiction. The discovery of the battered body of a young woman in Sydney’s Chinatown sets Homicide Detective Jackie Rose off on an investigation with international implications, until she is ordered to hand the case over to the AFP. Meanwhile disgraced Cape Town detective, Schalk Lourens, is sent to Australia to help find a missing girl who came here to study. Together Rosie and Lourens find themselves chasing a deadly gang of international crooks. Thought provoking and entertaining, Shadow City is a must read.
Prize Catch by Alan Carter
Fremantle Press, $34.99
Alan Carter is very skilled at mixing topical themes with good thriller plots, and his latest, Prize Catch, is another fine novel. Set in Tasmania, it combines recent revelations about war crimes in Afghanistan with corruption and the dirty secrets of big business salmon farming. When Roz Chen’s wife, Niamh, is killed in a hit-and-run incident on a lonely road, the grieving widow wonders if it really was an accident. Meanwhile, SAS veteran, and reluctant corporate enforcer Sam Willard forms an unlikely alliance with Roz, and both soon come under threat. This is a gripping, well written thriller that canvasses important current issues. Recommended. time out
Canberra Weekly competition winners!
The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are:
Crown Plaza: M. Sommariva, Bonython
Diesel: N. Such, Griffith; J. Sanders, Wright
Happy Tails: K. Sedgman, Bonython; V. Frewin, O’Connor
Putting the pieces together for ACT’s first puzzle competition
For some, doing a puzzle is a relaxing but sometimes frustrating activity to do at home, but for others, they like to complete them in a competitive setting.
The ACT will play host to its first state jigsaw puzzle competition at Exhibition Park in Canberra on 19 October.
State and territory competitions are run as part of the Australian Jigsaw Puzzle Association (AJPA), culminating in a national tournament.
The day will include individuals, who must complete the puzzle in three hours or less, and pairs, with a time limit of two hours.
All competitors are given the same 500-piece puzzle to complete in the fastest time possible.
AJPA ACT representative Tammy Hayes said spectators were welcome to watch on as competitors put the pieces together.
Ms Hayes said anyone interested in competing on the day could do a variety of things to
train for the event.
“Obviously, tip out a 500-piece puzzle and do it as fast you can at home, and with pairs, it’s the same thing,” she said.
Ms Hayes said another way was to watch speed puzzling videos on YouTube.
“This competition is 100 per cent for anyone who is a novice - our 2022 national champion in Melbourne had never done it before,” she said.
“It’s the best way to find out how good you are.
“Not everyone will finish, and that’s okay. It’s a really great community, and even if you’re not at the top of the leaderboard, everyone is welcome.”
Ms Hayes said her fondest memory of the tournaments took place at a competition in Sydney in 2023.
“One of our Canberra people, she didn’t finish the puzzle in the three hours, but she kept puzzling when everyone else packed up,” she said.
“When she did finish, everyone in the room
kept chanting.
“It’s just an incredible atmosphere. It’s a great community. We encourage novices to give it a go.
“If you don’t finish, the remaining pieces will be counted up and you still get a ranking.”
Ms Hayes started the Canberra arm of AJPA in September 2021 just months after stumbling upon the association.
There are two groups in the ACT dedicated to puzzling: Canberra and Surrounds Jigsaw Puzzle Group, which has more than 450 members, and Canberra jigsaw puzzle swap, who meet regularly.
For more details and to book tickets, visit eventbrite.com.au and search for ACT State Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 2024.
- Lillian Altman
Competitors at the 2023 national jigsaw puzzle competition.
Discover a world of in October art
The Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail is back this month in Braidwood, Bungendore and Queanbeyan. The annual event opens the doors to studios and galleries in the region to showcase the talent and creativity of local artists and makers. This year, the trail will also see the highly anticipated introduction of the performing and literary arts, with live performances and author talks sprinkled throughout the exciting program.
With over 40 locations taking part in the biggest Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail yet, there is plenty to explore. Head out to Braidwood on 5 and 6 October, Bungendore on 12 and 13 October, and Queanbeyan on 19 and 20 October to meet the makers and discover a world of art.
T: (02) 6285 6170
E: cultural.services@qprc.nsw.gov.au W: treasuretrail.com.au/arts
Jeonghwan Kim
The First Prize winner of the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition plays Beethoven, Chopin, Bartók, and Rachmanino
Friday 11 October, 7.30pm Wesley Music Centre, Canberra
Book now online or call (02) 9250 7777
2nd & 3rd November 2024
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9 beautiful gardens located in & around Crookwell: including ‘Markdale’, an Edna Walling designed garden, acknowledged as one of the great country gardens of Australia.
9.30am – 4.30pm 2nd November 8.30am – 2.00pm Garden Lovers Market at Crookwell Public School
For Garden Ticket information please go to the Crookwell Garden Festival Website www.crookwellgardenfestival.com or 123TIX.com.au
QueanbeyanPalerang Arts Trail this October.
01-20 OCT
The Boy From Oz
A jukebox musical, The Boy from Oz is the extraordinary biography of legendary singer-songwriter Peter Allen. It weaves many of his most famous and beloved songs into his life story – exploring all the highs: entertainer, pop-star, meeting Judy Garland, marrying her daughter Liza Minnelli, Oscar winner, Broadway performer, and all the lows.
The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 1-20 October, theq.net.au
03 OCT
10th annual NAIDOC celebrations
A day filled with performances and workshops by First Nations artists, stalls, activities, food and drinks. Canberra College, Thursday 3 October, 10:30am-2:30pm.
03 OCT
Toby Mobbs National Tour
Pop-folk singer-songwriter
Toby Mobbs will be covering 15,000km in his car over 28 days playing a show in every state and territory.
The Baso Canberra, Belconnen, 3 October, 7pm; tobymobbsmusic.com
11 OCT
Jeonghwan Kim Piano Concert
At just 23, Jeonghwan Kim won First Prize at the 2023 Sydney International Piano Competition, stunning audiences with his “deeply impressive performances”. Now, he’s back in Australia, ready to dazzle once again. Don’t miss the chance to experience this remarkable talent live for one night only in Canberra.
Wesley Music Centre, Canberra, Friday 11 October 7:30pm. Bookings via sydneyoperahouse.com/pianoplus/jeonghwan-kim
12-14
OCT DEC
French lessons with Alliance Française
Ready to take your French to the next level? Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our Term 4 courses o er something for everyone! Join us for engaging language classes, all taught by experienced nativespeaking teachers.
Alliance Française de Canberra, 66 McCaughey Street, Turner, 12 October to 14 December; afcanberra.com.au
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Megalopolis: A Fable (M)
In an alternate 'American Republic', revolutionary architect Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) freezes time after detonating a building, which is witnessed by the mayor's daughter, Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel). At a public debate, Cesar's grand plans of building a futuristic utopian city is challenged by the old guard headed by mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito). Soon Cicero embarks on a smear campaign against Cesar, using the death of Cesar's wife and the mysterious disappearance of her body against the would-be new leader of New Rome City.
Francis Ford Coppola comes from the New Hollywood film movement, which changed filmmaking while positioning the director above the studio. Coppola's back catalogue includes movies such as Apocalypse
Now (1979), which went through troubled and unruly productions that were ultimately praised, given time. Coppola's lavish and operatic sensibilities came to the fore with Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) and producing Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994), utilising old school Hollywood in-camera special e ects of the movie's retro setting, with over the top, heightened acting.
Written, directed and produced by Coppola, Megalopolis, enjoys all of his faults. A troubled vanity project 40 years in the making, the end result is a muddled, confused, inconsistent and incomprehensible mess in terms of story, special e ects and acting. The actors wrote their own lines and scenes, resulting in a patchwork talent showcase with no regard to the larger cinematic universe around them.
Verdict: A blunt allegory of the fall of Rome in a failed emulation of a Baz Luhrmann opera.
- Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net
Viewed at Dendy cinemas.
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Dealing with body image issues in the lead up to the school formal health & wellbeing
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I see many young clients with body image issues, feeling they are the wrong shape, weight, or not attractive enough. This often leads to unhappiness and risky behaviours, such as dieting, excessive spending on makeup and clothing, and anxiety before events.
The school formal is meant to be a celebration with friends, but for many, it brings dread and anxiety, especially for those with eating disorders. Here’s how to support your teen during this time.
Firstly, shift the focus away from appearance. While it’s not as simple as saying “it doesn’t matter
Look out for signs of concern, such as your child not eating or talking about the effects of foods on their body. Focus on food’s function, such as providing energy and supporting mood.
Focus on other things that are going on in your teen’s life. What else are they doing and enjoying? Try not to buy into the need for everything to be just right for the event.
Talk to your teen. Ask them what they’re worried about and why and ask them if they want to talk to someone. Remember, it’s just one event that will come and go quickly. Read the full version at canberradaily.com.au
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During the Spring Scooter Sale, customers can take advantage of these incredible discounts across the entire range of scooters. Whether you’re upgrading from your current scooter or purchasing one for the first time, now is the perfect opportunity to buy a scooter that enhances your mobility and independence.
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e’re well into spring, and it’s the perfect time to rediscover your independence with Open Mobility’s exciting Spring Scooter Sale! As a trusted name in mobility solutions, Open Mobility is offering a wide range of mobility scooters that cater to different lifestyles and needs - ensuring there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a compact scooter to navigate tight spaces or a robust model for outdoor adventures, Open Mobility has you covered.
Established more than 20 years ago, Open Mobility is your trusted mobility solution specialist, servicing the Riverina, Southern NSW, and the ACT. With two showroom locations in Canberra - Tuggeranong and Belconnen - Open Mobility has built a reputation for providing quality products, expert advice and outstanding customer service.
The Spring Scooter Sale is on now, and
customers can enjoy $500 off all stocked scooters plus up to $500 trade-in on their old scooter (*T&Cs apply). This limited-time offer makes it the perfect moment to invest in a new scooter that will enhance your independence and lifestyle.
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Open Mobility’s Spring Scooter Sale features an impressive selection of scooters designed to meet a variety of mobility requirements. Among the standout models is the exclusive Freebody range, which includes the Freebody Mini, Freebody Junior, Freebody and Freebody Ultra. These scooters offer versatility and performance, with each model tailored to different levels of usage. The Freebody Mini is perfect for those seeking a lightweight and portable solution, while the Freebody Ultra provides maximum comfort and range, ideal for long journeys.
For those in need of an extra compact option, the Supalite four-wheeled portable scooter is another highlight of the sale. With its lightweight design and easy folding capability,
Owning a mobility scooter offers numerous benefits beyond just getting from point A to point B. It grants you the freedom to maintain your independence, continue engaging in social activities, and complete daily tasks with ease. Plus, modern scooters are designed with user comfort and safety in mind offering padded seats, intuitive controls, and long-lasting battery life. With Open Mobility’s range, you’ll enjoy both convenience and peace of mind.
Don’t miss out on the incredible deals available during Open Mobility’s Spring Scooter Sale. With a range of scooters to choose from, unbeatable discounts, and expert guidance, now is the time to invest in your independence. Visit one of their friendly showrooms or contact the team today to find the perfect scooter for you.
Belconnen | 32 Cohen St Tuggeranong | Unit 6-7, 310 Anketell St Greenway, Tuggeranong Square Shopping Centre. Both are opposite the post offices. T: 1300 881 355 W: www.openmobility.com.au
Contemporary family living in McKellar
McKellar 44 Hetherington Circuit
Nestled in McKellar, this property o ers an immaculately presented family home surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. It is perfect for families seeking space, comfort, and style. With multiple living areas, there’s plenty of room for everyone to spread out, while parents can retreat to the upstairs sanctuary, complete with serene leafy views of the garden.
The home’s location is a major drawcard, with excellent schools, shops, and cafes nearby. Convenient access to Ginninderra Drive makes commuting a breeze, and the home is within walking distance to parks, bike tracks, and public
transport, making it ideal for an active family lifestyle.
Designed with contemporary style and flexible functionality, this home o ers a balance of elegance and practicality. The open layout allows for easy living and entertaining, while the property has been impeccably maintained, requiring no further work—just move in and enjoy.
Whether you’re relaxing in one of the many living areas or taking in the lush garden views, 44 Hetherington Circuit is a home that o ers both comfort and convenience in one of Canberra’s most sought-after suburbs.
Treston Bamber Mob 0488 488 956
54 Mirning Crescent, Aranda
$1,960,000 Ray White 28 Nelson Place, Curtin
$1,785,000 Hayman Partners 43 Tatchell Street, Calwell
$1,700,000 Blackshaw 7 Norma Street, Googong
9 Dry Street, Curtin
$1,540,000 White Rhino
$1,525,000
Phillip Avenue, Hackett $1,498,000 Suburbia 8 Keewong Street, Crace $1,460,000 VC
4/63 Newdegate Street, Deakin
Hive 5/14 Narambi Street, Narrabundah $1,365,000 Blackshaw
Ivo Whitton Circuit, Kambah $1,350,000 Blackshaw 5 Marulda Street, Aranda $1,335,000 LJ Hooker
Atherton
54 Fairbrother Street, Strathnairn
Hooker
$1,186,000 Belle Property
24 Grassick Street, Taylor $1,175,000 Ray White
6 Priestley Place, Florey $1,155,000 Belle Property
29 Mileham Street, MacGregor $1,100,000 Jonny Warren
14 Maxworthy Street, Kambah $1,035,000 Better
21 Ayrton Street, Gungahlin
$1,010,000
1/79 Collings Street, Pearce
26 Fowles Street, Weston
35 Gamor Street, Waramanga
38 Carman Loop, MacGregor
6 Rubbo Crescent, Weston
99 Katoomba Street, Harrison
4 Beilby Place, Kambah
25 Studdy Road, Googong
2 Kirkland Circuit, MacGregor
9 Len Waters Street, Ngunnawal
30 Wybalena Grove, Cook
2 Frankland Street, Holder
10/41 Pethebridge Street, Pearce
41 Spalding Street, Flynn
72 Oxalis Crescent, Tralee
16/3 Sexton Street, Cook
8 Farncomb Place, Gowrie
$990,000 Ray White
$987,000 Bastion
$982,000 Blackshaw
$950,000 Ray White
$945,000 Cream Residential
$926,000 Marq
$925,000 LJ Hooker
$885,000 Blackshaw
$870,000 LJ Hooker
$855,000 One Agency
$850,000 Home by Holly
$850,000 LJ Hooker
$847,000 Ray White
$830,000 LJ Hooker
$805,000 Luton
$803,000 Ray White
$790,000 Ray White
6/48 Pearson Street, Holder $784,000 Ray White
77 Plimsoll Drive, Casey $760,000 Ray White
5A/52 Forbes Street, Turner $750,000 LJ Hooker
5/1 Taggart Terrace, Coombs $746,100 LJ Hooker
15/50 Lowanna Street, Braddon $718,000 Blackshaw
8/2 Manity Court, Ngunnawal $698,000 Marq
88 Jabanungga Avenue, Ngunnawal $685,000 Ray White
14/55 Stuart Street, Gri th $640,000 LJ Hooker
103 Stockman Avenue, Lawson $640,000 LJ Hooker
7/98 Lampard Circuit, Bruce $610,000 LJ Hooker
2/3 Riddle Place, Gordon $595,100 Luton
4/11 Fawkner Street, Braddon $585,000 Marq
60/13 Chandler Street, Belconnen $550,000 Home by Holly 5/78 Hicks Street,
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- Le ss t ha n 30 m i nu t e s t o C anb e rr a ’ s C B D a n d unde r 20 m i nu t e s t o Q ueanb e y a n - Le ss t han 5 m i nu t e s t o S upe r m a r k e t, S hop s , C a f e s and R e s t a u r an t s
- C o m i ng s oon t o E l m G r o v e E s t a t e : N e w $70 M H i gh S c hoo l and $2 . 5 M S po r t s H u b
The current owner, an architect, has used her many years of experience designing for our harsh climate, to take an originally 2 star property and upgrade it to a 5 star home for her young family.
This home will you save your family money and offer year-round comfort. It provides a versatile floor plan with great flow, the ability to zone areas for noise and privacy, as well as good separation of living and sleeping quarters. With its northern orientation, light floods the front rooms of the house all year, and the back garden offers a cool covered haven in the sweltering summer months.
A 5 star NaTHERS energy efficiency rating is better than a whopping 70% of existing homes in Australia. In our unique and extreme Canberra climate, energy efficiency is crucial. This home will be sold at Auction, do not delay your inspection.
3 BED 2 BATH 2 CAR EER 5.0
AUCTION Sat 19/10/2024, 10am on site
VIEWING Sat 5/10/2024, 10.30-11am Sun 6/10/2024, 10.30-11am
CONTACT Alisa Lawrence 0404 066 119
Sunshine and serenity
Step inside this superbly presented single level home with a thoughtful floorplan, distinctive solar passive features and an enviable location. The favourable north aspect with abundant natural light will impress.
Busy families and downsizers alike will appreciate the classic neutral décor, generous proportions and attractive landscaped gardens, especially the beautiful Japanese-inspired courtyard - a peaceful retreat.
Don’t let this gem pass you by. EER 6
DUFFY 14 Moogerah Street
1325 Old Bolaro Road
SELLING UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM ANDRE LAKOMY OF AL RESTRUCTURING - ACTING AS RECEIVER
The property has a history going back to the mid-1800s when the Corn Trail was used to transport goods from the coast to Braidwood and back. The property itself has 341 ha with approximately half being natural bush and the balance cleared agricultural river flats with the potential to open more land for agricultural use. The property can run up to 250 beef cattle in a good season, with good feed and permanent water available in the clear flowing creeks at the head of the Buckenbowra river. The comfortable farmhouse was constructed in 1949 using material from the property. The home features high ceilings, a country kitchen, wood fire plus R/C air conditioning in the living space, the bedrooms and bathroom are on a separate wing linked by a Queenslander style verandah. The water supply is by header tank and electric hot water storage run by the solar system. The batteries and the diesel backup generator are in a storage shed away from the house. The property consists of 15 lots on one title all zoned RU1 agricultural use.
37-45 Sea Acres Drive
Long Beach
Two stunning homes on picturesque 10,000m2 ... 2mins to the Beach!
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House 1 (Built 1993): 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in robe. Open-plan living, timber floors, decks on both levels, reverse cycle A/C, solar panels, and 3 water tanks. Includes a self-contained granny flat with separate entrance, large living room, kitchenette, and bedroom with ensuite.
House 2 (Built 1995): Modern architecture with 3 bedrooms, open-plan living, gourmet kitchen, wrap-around deck, and stunning views. Features 10,000m² landscaped gardens, dam, fire pit, and seating area. Ideal for families, investors, or those seeking a peaceful retreat. The opportunities are limitless!
Valley Of Dreams!
Half of ACT suburbs now in the million-dollar club
Over 50 per cent of suburbs in the ACT have a median house value over $1 million, according to the latest CoreLogic Million-Dollar Markets report.
Of the 86 suburbs analysed in and around the ACT, 45 of them had a current median value above $1m for houses.
Dwelling values in Canberra rose 1.5% over the last year, which saw six suburbs rejoin the million-dollar club for houses after they dropped out in 2022 and 2023.
Cook, McKellar, Macarthur, Chifley, and the suburb of Gungahlin each saw their median house value rise above the $1 million mark over the year. However, values in these
suburbs remain between -4.2% and -15% below their previous peaks.
Gowrie re-entered the million-dollar club in July and has since recorded a new record peak, with a median value of $1,018,175.
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Stylish Coastal Entertainer…..100m flat walk to the Beach!
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