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Dirty election tricks
CO N T R IBU
BILL STEFANIAK AM RFD FORMER ACT
OPPOSITION LEADER
Well, there’s a little over a week left until the election, and it’s been relatively tame so far.
In every election, we hear stories of dirty tricks and malicious damage to corflutes and the like.
The o enders tend to fall into several categories:
1. Rival factions within the same party. As the Greens don’t have corflutes, this does not apply to them, but in previous elections, this has been rife in the Labor and
Liberal parties.
A recent example is a post on Mark Parton’s Facebook page about him having 90 corflutes smashed in Tuggeranong. Another post on the topic indicated that the likely culprits may well have been a rival group in his own party. I hear similar stories within Labor.
2. Corflutes being destroyed by supporters of other parties. Now, it’s been a windy few weeks, so many corflutes have simply been blown over. However, my colleague Alan Tutt reported to me that a great swath of corflutes in the southern part of Belconnen had been not only knocked over but, in many instances, damaged and moved, often 100 metres or so away. Last election, when the Belco Party first stood candidates, we su ered some being stolen/ vandalised by some Labor
supporters and one lot of young Liberals as well. Tutty actually knows of a Labor supporter having a go at his corflutes in Hawker and is just trying to get concrete evidence before going to the police. So that guy is now on notice.
3. The third category is (usually) young people who are not necessarily political but just like to knock over corflutes (often with their cars) for the fun of it. That’s why you see so many corflutes in front of signposts and trees.
Other instances of dirty tricks include:
• Taking the other side’s material and leaving yours (when letterboxing or door knocking). A young Green was spectacularly caught doing this the other day and had to apologise.
• Distorting something your opponents said in the pastIn this election, a notable example occurred in Ginninderra, where the Labor party unearthed some posts shared by Liberal candidate Darren Roberts. Upon closer examination, these posts showed Roberts expressing support for sentiments around the Voice debate, echoing comments made by Jacinta Price, a proud and respected Indigenous woman. More recently, a syllabus written by Peter Cain MLA about 20 years ago on Indigenous education to be taught in Christian schools was also brought to light, which also looked quite innocuous. Talk about a storm in a teacup! Mr Barr and Co. must be desperate. In general, however, I think this election has probably seen a bit more tolerance from candidates and parties of others’ views, which is a good thing. Corflutes, letterboxing and doorknocking are all part of the democratic process, and we should respect all candidates’ views and actually commend them for putting their hand up.
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Canberra Liberals unveil vision for Canberra A new era
Our vision is to create a fresh opportunity for Canberra.
A Canberra that lives up to its potential and of which we can all be proud.
Housing
A Canberra Liberals Government will deliver 125,000 new dwellings by 2050, dramatically improving housing affordability and choice in the ACT. This ambitious target will be achieved through a number of measures, including developing Kowen as a new urban district and town centre, commencing development at Symonston, and working with the Federal Government to unlock the former CSIRO Ginninderra Land for Housing.
The Canberra Liberals will also accelerate land release in suburbs currently under development, such as Macnamara, Kenny and Whitlam, as well as immediately auction all single residential blocks of land with 10% reserved for first home buyers offered at 75% of current market value.
By allowing separately titled dual occupancies on eligible RZ1 blocks and promoting mixed-use residential development in CZ2/3 retail precincts, the Canberra Liberals will ensure sensible infill and increase housing affordability and choice. Canberra’s population is forecast to grow to around 700,000 people by 2050 and the Canberra Liberals
have a vision that will deliver the homes we need.
Health
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 all of which will deliver around 200,000 additional GP appointments per year.
To attract GPs, the Canberra Liberals will pay up to $100,000 of HECS debt for up to 30 GPs for a five-year commitment to practice in the ACT.
By expanding GP care through these initiatives and commitments, Canberrans will have better access to affordable 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 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-storey car park at the Canberra Hospital.
The Canberra Liberals are the only party that is committed to fixing the diabolical workplace culture in the health system so that we can retain our nurses, midwives, allied health workers and junior medical doctors for the future.
New City Stadium
A Canberra Liberals Government will deliver a new stadium in the city, located at the Acton Waterfront.
A new city stadium, delivered by the Canberra Liberals, will provide our local elite sporting teams such as the Raiders, Brumbies and Canberra
United with a modern facility and will help Canberra attract international sporting events, world-class music and other entertainment acts.
The Canberra Liberals have always been committed to building infrastructure projects that have the most economic, cultural, and social benefits for Canberrans.
City stadiums have demonstrated across Australia and around the world that they provide a significant boost to tourism, create local jobs, generate private investment and enhance the vibrancy of the CBD.
New National Convention Centre
Canberra, as the nation’s capital,
Elizabeth Lee and the Canberra Liberals are working to forge fresh opportunities for the city.
should have a world-class convention centre and infrastructure to host major conferences, meetings and other corporate events with the capacity for multiple events at a time.
The Canberra Liberals will deliver a new world-class National Convention Centre located at the current Civic Pool site.
The proposed new convention centre will be delivered by the Canberra Liberals in a staged approach, initially at 20,000 square metres before increasing to 30,000. This will enable a new convention centre to be up and running as quickly as possible before expanding as our city grows.
Cost of Living
Canberra is currently facing a cost-of-living crisis, and under Andrew Barr and the Labor-Greens Government, the situation is only getting worse.
A Canberra Liberals Government will deliver a $65 million cost-of-living relief package to ease the pressure on Canberrans’ everyday expenses. Canberrans will be able to access a $150 voucher for each school-enrolled child preschool- year 12 for school-related expenses, a $100 voucher for each school-enrolled child preschool- year 12 for sport registration and extra-curricular activities, a $100 rebate off the registration for each passenger vehicle, caravan and
A new National Convention Centre will increase overnight and international visitors to our vibrant city. It will add to Canberra’s already incredible tourism, academic, and business drawcards, and boost Canberra’s reputation as the nation’s capital.
camper trailer registered in the ACT, a $50 rebate off the cost of electricity bills, and free public transport for all students, seniors and concession card holders.
The Canberra Liberals will also deliver a fairer more transparent rates system with a 2.2% cap on rate increases, meaning that, on average, Canberrans will be nearly $2,000 better off.
Education
A Canberra Liberals Government will fully fund and implement an evidence-driven plan to improve literacy and numeracy in the ACT. This includes year 1 screening, small group intervention and support for those students who need it and strengthened regular monitoring of progress across all year levels.
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real and tangible measures to put teachers at the forefront of our education system. These include reducing the administrative burden, providing each ACT teacher with a $200 voucher at the start of each school year for classroom supplies, and introducing access to an opt-in behaviour curriculum for students.
A Canberra Liberals Government will also boost the Asset Renewal Program with an additional $25 million to bring every government school up to minimum standards when it comes to heating, cooling, and toilets.
Authorised by Adam Wojtonis for the Canberra Liberals
Canberra Liberals will deliver
The Canberra Liberals are promising to build a new city stadium on the Acton waterfront.
Unbelievable finds at Lifeline Bookfair
Century-old rare maps, private notes between Senators and autographed memoirs of past Prime Ministers are amongst the treasures unearthed at Lifeline Bookfair over the years.
Little wonder that 19,000 people flocked to Lifeline Bookfair at EPIC last month (a record number for September) because you never know what precious paperbacks or hard-covers you’ll find.
In fact, 2,000 Canberrans, including second-hand book dealers, were lined up outside before the doors even opened on Friday.
At a previous Lifeline Bookfair, one lucky shopper purchased not one, but two original hand-coloured 1911 lithographs by a certain
Charles R Scrivener. These maps depicted the topography of the Canberra region before it became Canberra and were part of the map set that was sent to prospective city designers.
A nice little find for small change.
Another book lover once found a note tucked inside a book, which was from one (un-named) senator to another written on official senate notepaper. The private note dated back to the 1950s.
Last weekend, a local book enthusiast found a signed copy of Paul Keating’s memoir, but it’s not always rare books that make for valuable finds. Last weekend, someone unearthed an old “buddy the bus” badge that proudly states: “I’m an ACTION buddy”.
If you’re lucky, as one bargainshopper was last year, you could discover a rare, large hard-cover photography book for small change with an online resale value of $800.
Lifeline Canberra CEO, CarrieAnn Leeson, said Canberra was unique in that it was the only Lifeline Centre (other than Queensland) to hold massive Bookfairs.
“We’ve found diaries from war veterans that we’ve returned to the National Library and War Memorial because those are national treasures,” Ms Leeson said.
“We also get the odd wedding album, so we try and locate the donors for those. There are firstedition Harry Potter books, first edition Superman comics.”
In the 10 years that Ms Leeson has been in the top role at Lifeline Canberra, she’s heard hundreds of stories of incredible finds.
“You only have to sit on the checkout and every person coming
through is thrilled,” she said. “A least one in 10 are telling you about the significance of the Bookfair. It could be a book they had as a child that they lost. It could be someone who’s been looking for a lost book in a set for 20 years and finally found it.”
Nothing gets past Lifeline’s volunteers, who scour every single book for signatures and compare prices for rare collector’s items. Even every jigsaw puzzle is assembled to ensure it is complete.
Ms Leeson said Canberra’s Lifeline Bookfair was their biggest fundraiser and their “lifeblood”.
“Canberra’s Lifeline Bookfair is the biggest, I’m so proud to say. Thanks to Canberra, it’s a much smaller state but it hits its punches above its weight,” said Ms Leeson.
To find out more about Lifeline Canberra or to donate, visit lifelinecanberra.org.au
- Georgia Curry
Explore, Discover and Celebrate Lake Burley Griffin, the Heart of Canberra.
INAUGURATION
PADDLE BOATS
In 1964, Lake Burley Griffin welcomed a new attraction: paddle boats. These delightful watercrafts were the brainchild of inventor Umberto Benassi. His innovative designs continued into the 1980s, when he created the unique aquabike for Canberra’s Floriade festival. The aquabike, a floating bicycle, was virtually unsinkable and proved to be a popular addition to the lake. Today, Benassi’s iconic paddle boats are still a beloved pastime for visitors and locals alike, providing a leisurely and enjoyable way to explore the lake’s beauty.
For 60 years, Lake Burley Griffin has stood as the centrepiece of Canberra, embodying the city’s spirit and vision.
Named after the city’s designer, Walter Burley Griffin, the lake was officially inaugurated on 17 October 1964, transforming Canberra’s landscape into a harmonious blend of nature and urban design.
More than a picturesque landmark, Lake Burley Griffin is a gathering place for Canberrans and Australians alike. It has hosted countless cultural, political, and sporting events, while its shores and waters offer a space for recreation - whether it’s sailing, cycling, or simply relaxing by the water’s edge. The lake is not only a scenic retreat but also a place for activity and community life.
Nationally, Lake Burley Griffin holds an important place in Australia’s capital. It connects many of the country’s most significant institutions, serving as the symbolic and physical centre of Australia’s political and cultural life.
As we celebrate this 60th anniversary, we honour the vision that created Lake Burley Griffin and the countless memories it has nurtured. This milestone invites us to reflect on its role in shaping Canberra’s identity and future, ensuring it remains a cherished part of the nation’s capital for generations to come.
“I declare this lake duly inaugurated... This is the heart of the city, and I hope it will be a heart that will be quietly beating, not noisy, not uproarious - a quietly beating, restful heart for the rest of our lives.” With these words, Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies officially opened Lake Burley Griffin on 17 October 1964.
BIRDMAN RALLY
The Birdman Rally was a quirky, annual event held at Lake Burley Griffin, where contestants attempt to fly homemade, human-powered machines off a platform into the lake. Participants often wear flamboyant costumes and build imaginative contraptions, with the goal of either flying the farthest or creating the most entertaining crash into the water. The event embodies the fun, community spirit, and creative energy that Lake Burley Griffin has fostered over the decades. It has become a beloved tradition, drawing locals and tourists alike, and highlighting the lake as a vibrant hub for cultural and recreational activities.
HOVERCRAFT RACES
In April 1964, Lake Burley Griffin became the stage for an unusual spectacle. Homemade hovercraft, powered by motorcycle and lawn mower engines, skimmed across the water. These unique machines, with their futuristic designs, looked like something straight out of a science fiction movie. It was a truly unforgettable sight.
Lake Life: A Journey Through Time Exhibition
Join us on a nostalgic journey through the heart of Canberra as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Lake Burley Griffin.
From its early days as a new and developing body of water to its status as a beloved community hub, Lake Life explores the rich tapestry of experiences that have unfolded along its shores. Step back in time with a curated collection of nostalgic photographs, objects and rare historical footage. Witness the evolution of the lake, from family picnics and paddleboat adventures to iconic moments that have shaped its legacy.
Discover how not only Canberrans, but also visitors and tourists from across Australia and beyond, have embraced the lake as a place of recreation, relaxation, and cultural significance. Explore the exhibit at the National Capital Exhibition (NCE) in Regatta Point from 17 October 2024 to 31 January 2025. As you delve into the past, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring bond between Lake Burley Griffin and the people of Australia.
INDIGENOUS HERITAGE: SHAPING CANBERRA’S LANDSCAPE
For at least 25,000 years, the Ngunnawal people have relied on the Molonglo River and its surroundings, establishing pathways and a profound connection to the land. Their stewardship, including the practice of firestick burning, played a crucial role in determining the ideal location for the capital and its central lake, which eventually attracted Surveyor Charles Scrivener. J
LAKE FILLING
Lake Burley Griffin began filling in September 1963 after the completion of Scrivener Dam. It took several months to fill the lake due to low rainfall during the period. The lake’s filling was carefully monitored to ensure stability, and the slow accumulation of water was seen as symbolic of the lake’s integration into Canberra’s landscape. By April 1964, the lake reached its full level, creating the central water feature envisioned by Walter Burley Griffin. This completion marked a key moment in Canberra’s development, solidifying the lake’s place in the city’s design and identity.
What’s On
This October, the heart of Canberra turns 60 and the National Capital Authority invites you to celebrate with a program of events and activities throughout the month.
Discover and Explore
A key element in the Griffin Plan for Canberra and the heart of today’s capital, Lake Burley Griffin offers locals and visitors myriad opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a curious first timer, the Lake Burley Griffin anniversary celebrations have something for everyone. From tours and talks on the history and heritage of the lake, cruises and regattas, craft activities for the kids, and opportunities to try a range of recreation activities on the water. With endless activities, come and be part of the celebrations.
A Community of Water Enthusiasts
Lake Burley Griffin has long been a vibrant place for a diverse community of water enthusiasts, with countless groups and individuals finding their home on the lake. While this list represents just a fraction of the active community, it highlights some of the organisations that have partnered with the National Capital Authority to create the 60th anniversary celebrations. These dedicated groups have planned a variety of exciting activities throughout October to ensure that everyone can join in the festivities and experience the magic of Lake Burley Griffin. Partners in Celebration:
A ACT Frogwatch
B Black Mountain Rowing Club
C Canberra Yacht Club
D Canberra Rowing Club
E Canberra Cruise and Parties
F Capital Lakes Rowing Club
G Dragon Boat ACT
H Go Boats
I Grevillea Parkcare Group
J Lake Burley Griffin Canoe Club
K Lake Burley Griffin Cruises
L Lake Burley Griffin Sea Scouts
M Little Burley Market
N Love Boats
O Molonglo Conservation Group
P Paddle Steamer Enterprise
Q Red Shed
R Rowing ACT
S Traditional Boat Squadron of Australia
T Waterwatch
U YMCA Sailing Club Boat Shed
Celebrate with Us
To find out more, head over to the National Capital Authority’s website (nca.gov.au) or scan the QR code and dive into a full calendar of exciting events. Let’s come together and make a splash as we celebrate the heart of Canberra.
ACT Labor has a proven track record when it comes to keeping Canberrans safe. Canberra remains the safest city in Australia, with crimes rates lower than they were 10 years ago. Last year, ACT Labor commenced an unprecedented commitment to ACT Policing by investing $107 million over five years to recruit an additional 126 police o cers. We are also committed to investing in upgrades to stations, and I am particularly committed to seeing a new police station in the Molonglo Valley.
ACT Labor has delivered the PACER program to better respond to mental health emergencies, and we are committed to expanding this service if re-elected. ACT Labor are committed to delivering new Emergency Service Stations in Acton, Molonglo and Casey, to better support our fire and ambulance response.
This term, ACT Labor have been committed to the most progressive law reform agenda in Australia to improve community safety, with a focus on drug decriminalisation (we view drug personal use as a health issue, not a criminal one); raising the age of criminal responsibility; domestic, family and sexual violence reform; and addressing dangerous driving.
ACT Labor has reformed many of our road safety laws to see immediate loss of licences for high range
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speeding; new aggravated o ences; vehicle seizure powers for police; harsher penalties for street racing; bail reform; and new laws to address drug and alcohol use while driving. To target recidivism, ACT Labor is committed to exploring international programs to develop an evidence-based pilot program to target recidivist o enders. A re-elected Labor Government will also introduce electronic monitoring in a staged approach.
In 2022, I introduced a rmative consent laws in the ACT to address sexual violence. This work has formed a part of a significant ACT Government reform agenda that has involved our community service sector, ACT Police, and our courts to address sexual violence. ACT Labor is strongly committed to continuing this reform agenda to see an end to violence against women in the ACT.
ACT Labor is committed to expanding restorative justice practices and increasing public safety initiatives in Civic.
ACT Labor will continue to focus on community safety by championing progressive and practical law reform, as well as supporting our police and emergency services.
- Dr Marisa Paterson MLA, Australian Labor Party, Member for Murrumbidgee
MARISA PATERSON JEREMY HANSON 2024 ELECTION
Time to get back to basics.
With the highest-taxing government in the country, people should rightly expect to have the highest level of services. Here in the ACT, that is simply not true.
We all drive through our streets that are overgrown and unmaintained and over potholes that take months to fix. We can all see the dangerous and sometimes tragic outcomes that occur when we do not properly fund our police, our hospitals, and our schools.
For instance, I have worked for many years calling for a new police station in the growing area of Molonglo. This is considered the fastest growing jurisdiction in the country, yet it has no police or emergency service facilities at all.
Our schools and our hospitals face similar challenges. Despite the incredible work of front-line sta , starving these sectors of resources has resulted in the worst waiting times in the country for health, and the most dangerous and poorly supported schools in the country for teachers.
Those are ‘big ticket’ items that will take time, money, and a change of government to address.
Yet one of the issues that gets raised most within our community is something that can be addressed
immediately – car parking.
From the ideological – and irrational – hatred of cars from the Greens, to the lack of concern for the suburbs from Labor, people raise with me over and over again the lack of safe, maintained, and available parking. It seems the only thing about parking the government is interested in is how many fines they can issue.
We have identified sites all across Canberra that need better parking, as well as a host of other good, local issues that need addressing.
That is why we announced the $100 million “Putting your suburb first” program. Every suburb will be eligible for a funding boost for local community projects.
This policy will put the choice firmly in your hands. You will be able to tell us what your community needs, and we will invest your rates back into your suburb.
It is just one, very real way we can get back to what’s important. This is what I’m hearing – get the basics right. It’s something this government has failed to deliver, but the Canberra Liberals can and will.
- Jeremy Hanson CSC, MLA Canberra Liberals, Member
for Murrumbidgee
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Australia’s GDP stagnation: how government mismanagement is fuelling a crisis
JACOB VADAKKEDATHU CANBERRA LIBERALS
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The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show a stark and troubling picture of Australia’s economy. With just 0.2 per cent growth in the June quarter and a meagre 1 per cent growth over the last year, it is clear that the country is grappling with one of the slowest growth periods in decades. Excluding the COVID-19 pandemic, annual economic growth has not been this low since the 1991-92 recession.
This data is more than just a blip – it reflects systemic issues with how our economy is being managed.
Perhaps the most alarming aspect of the recent figures is that Australia is now facing the sixth consecutive quarter of a household recession, with negative GDP per capita growth. For 18 months, ordinary Australians have seen their personal economic situations deteriorate with the rising cost of living. This represents the longest period of negative per capita growth in 50 years, a historic low that underscores the serious economic challenges facing households across the country.
Under the current Labor government, the private sector has also gone backwards. Businesses are su ering under the weight of reckless policies and misplaced priorities. This
government inherited an economy with low unemployment, robust growth, and recovering government finances, yet in just a few short years, they have squandered this legacy. Now, with private businesses faltering and growth stagnating, the government’s failures are coming home to roost.
A key indicator of this failure is the drop in real disposable incomes. Since Labor came to power, real disposable incomes have fallen by almost 9 per cent. It means that Australians now have significantly less purchasing power than they did two years ago, a situation made even worse by rising personal income taxes, which are up by 25.3 per cent. In short, Australians are paying more to the government while getting less in return.
Meanwhile, household savings
have plummeted by 10.2 percentage points, and mortgage payments have nearly tripled. For homeowners, the situation is especially dire as rising interest rates have put unbearable pressure on family budgets.
The government has failed to tackle inflation e ectively, and their inability to manage the broader economy is apparent. While other nations are seeing a recovery, Australia is languishing under the weight of poor policy decisions. This is a government that has spent its term fighting everything but inflation, and now, as these ABS figures show, the consequences of that failure are clear.
The economy is in crisis.
Australians are poorer, productivity has collapsed by 6.3 per cent, and businesses are struggling to stay afloat. It is time for the government to wake up and take responsibility for the economic mess they have created. Otherwise, the damage to the country’s long-term prosperity will be even more severe.
Restoring free healthcare across Canberra
ANDREW BRADDOCK GREENS MLA FOR YERRABI
Health is one of the most important services a government can provide. Funding a public health system is the most obvious example of how and why we pool our resources as a community to create something we could never match on our own.
But not all investment in health is equal. In the ACT, there is always a lot of talk about the emergency department. Long wait times – among the longest in the country – have shaken the confidence of Canberrans in our health system. But what about the many missing pieces that led you to try the emergency department in the first place?
Preventative health isn’t just about eating well and exercising. It’s about having access to people and services who can help you stay at
your most healthy and well, whatever that looks like for you.
The ACT Greens are putting a strong emphasis on preventative health at this election, not just to take pressure o the ED or make the health system more sustainable, but to improve the everyday lives of people in this city.
We’ve announced plans to set up bulk-billing GP clinics, where the government takes care of the administration so doctors can focus on seeing patients for free. It’s not a walk-in clinic; it’s a practice where you can get continuity of care from a doctor you’ll build a relationship with, to help best manage your health and wellbeing over the long term. The first four of these clinics, two in the north of Canberra and two in the south, will together provide 160,000 free appointments each year.
Likewise, there’s a lot more we can do to support mental health across the community. You might have heard of Safe Haven in Belconnen
– it provides free walk-in mental health support, and the Greens want to open one in every town centre. We’ve announced plans for new specialised services for eating disorders, perinatal mental health and youth mental health, all to support better early intervention.
Our Centre for Neurodivergence will provide a free diagnosis pathway and support without a diagnosis for neurodivergent people, their parents, colleagues and friends. Only the Greens are committing to a truly freestanding birth centre in Canberra, away from a hospital campus.
Of course, there will always be health emergencies and people who need to go to the emergency department. At those times, the last thing you need is a surprise ambulance bill of close to $1,000. The Greens would make emergency ambulance transportation free, so you or your loved ones don’t have to deal with bill shock after some of the worst days of your lives.
The long and the short is: We’re meant to have free healthcare in Australia, but that’s far from the reality. We need to restore free healthcare to support people earlier in their health journeys, so everyone can live a healthy and fulfilling life in Canberra.
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A mob of roos had just split up a herd of cattle as I spoke with Yass farmer Ben Coster about his bid for Australia’s best working dog in this year’s 2024 Cobber Challenge.
Rip, his four-year-old kelpie, has his work cut out for him not just with errant kangaroos but also 1,000 sheep, 8,000 cross-bred cows and 1,000 Angus cows.
This challenge is held on each dog’s home turf, and they wear GPS trackers to record distance, speed and duration, each working day for two weeks. The dog with the most points wins top dog, $1,000, a trophy - and the glory.
Rip was the only pup to survive out of his litter so he’s tough. He’s also a TikTok sensation.
“Rip’s very loyal,” Ben said. “If my wife tries to call him to try and put him in the cage while I’m around, he won’t even look at her.
As soon as I say something, he’s like, ‘Yep right let’s go.’”
Ben has six working dogs on his four properties that total 15,000 acres but Rip is his main working dog.
“He just loves work,” Ben said.
Despite the competition being sponsored by dog food company Cobber, there’s no treat or reward for Rip - just a pat.
“Working dogs don’t really get rewards. I guess their reward at the end of the day is a pat every now and again,” Ben said. “It’s more the bond, when you give him a pat at the end of the day you can just see the relief, all that hard work done and you get a pat and you get a feed, he gets his Cobber and he’s good, then he knows that he’s done his job.”
If you’ve watched the ABC TV series Muster Dogs, you would have heard of the “blue-tooth” connection between a farmer and his working dog. It’s an invisible, intuitive bond. Ben uses both vocal commands and whistles to communicate with Rip.
“If they’re right near me I’ll just talk to them, if they’re a fair way away and they’re not going to hear my voice I’ll whistle,” Ben said.
In the 2024 Cobber Challenge, Rip is up against eight of the nation’s best, hand-picked A-class kelpies, which have a combined four decades of on-farm experience.
If you’d like to follow Ben and Rip on social media, look up Wandabar Stockdogs on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
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Georgia Curry
Yass farmer Ben Coster and his working dog Rip are competing in the 2024 Cobber Challenge.
Dress to the nines for the annual Fashions on the Field competition
If you fancy yourself as a fashionista, a lover of fashion or just love to dress up, why not enter the Thoroughbred Park Melbourne Cup Day Fashions on the Field?
Thoroughbred Park will play host to the biggest day on the Australian horse racing calendar, Tuesday 5 November, featuring some quality local races.
As a highlight of the event, it’s the perfect chance to dress to the nines and compete for a prize for your outfit.
There are three categories to choose from; best dressed, best suited and millinery. Entrants in the best dressed category must be 18 years or older.
The judges will be looking at the style and originality, the appropriateness of the outfit for a day at the races, the attention to detail of the hat, bag, jewellery and shoes, the use of millinery, grooming and deportment. The tip for this category is to consider a timeless and elegantly coordinated outfit.
In the best suited, the judges will look at the style and originality, appropriateness of the outfit for a day at the races and attention to detail of the accessories, such as cufflinks, lapel flower, hat and a handkerchief. Jackets in this category are optional but a bowtie or tie are essential.
For the final category, millinery, the judges will evaluate the style and design of the headpiece, the originality of the concept and its overall wearability.
Entrants will also be judged on the quality and workmanship of the millinery, including the technique, line and trim and its appropriateness for the races, the individual and the outfit. All competitors in this category must have appropriate racewear to complement their headwear.
The judges on the day are fashion model Kody-Leigh McGlone, former Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker and his wife Brittney, and women’s health physiotherapist and pilates instructor Kate Spilker.
Head of Fashions on the Field, Kristen Davidson,
said anyone was welcome to enter.
“Give it a go, what do you have to lose?” she said.
“It’s such a beautiful supportive community and we want to see fresh local faces making Canberra proud.”
The winners and runners-up will each receive a prize of a range of goodies.
Ms Davidson said the trends she expected to see this year were sculptured, colourful unique pieces.
“I’m also looking forward to seeing local milliners and fashionistas collaborating,” she said.
“We love to see local businesses succeed.” For more information or to make a booking, visit thoroughbredpark.com.au
Commonwealth Bank and Canberra Women in Business are proud to announce the following finalists for the 2024 Commonwealth Bank Canberra Women in Business Awards
COMMONWEALTH BANK BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Tina Chawner, Yellow Hat Consulting, Ilea Buffier, Evalue8 Sustainability, Sarah Queenan, Humanify HR Consulting, Bryden Campbell, Brand Rebellion, Jane Marburg, Define Potential Pty Ltd, Lauren Bowman, Fundamental Health, Danielle (Elle) Fisher, You Have It Maid Pty Ltd, Lisa McPherson, Nexus Human Services
CHAMBERLAINS MICRO BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Kate Dawson, Sissa Sorella Pty Ltd, Sophie Mclean, Your Property Profits Pty Ltd, Doris Wang, Sweet Home Blinds, Curtains and Shutters, Caterina Sullivan, Capital Strategic Solutions Pty Ltd, Frances Weir, Capital Bookkeeping, Financials & Business, Patti Jane (PJ) Ashley, The Pillar Code
CANBERRA WEEKLY SOCIAL IMPACT BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Brenda Fry, Bright Smiles Mobile Dental Pty. Ltd., Caterina Sullivan, Capital Strategic Solutions Pty Ltd, Katie Hancock, Embrace Disability Group, Sarah Queenan, Humanify HR Consulting, Lauren Bowman, Fundamental Health, Paulina Jagus, Woden Valley Early Learning Centre
SOLACE CREATIONS INNOVATION BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Ilea Buffier, Evalue8 Sustainability, Sophie Mclean, Your Property Profits Pty Ltd, Tina Chawner, Yellow Hat Consulting, Patti Jane (PJ) Ashley, The Pillar Code, Renee Blackman, The Pampered Bun, Laura Chapman, The Know You Co
ACT GOVERNMENT SMALL BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Sarah Queenan, Humanify HR Consulting, Kate Dawson, Sissa Sorella Pty Ltd, Mary Cullen, Your Studio CBR, Caterina Sullivan, Capital Strategic Solutions Pty Ltd, Bryden Campbell, Brand Rebellion, Sophie Mclean, Your Property Profits Pty Ltd, Danielle (Elle) Fisher, You Have It Maid Pty Ltd, Jessica Wade, Adorn Home Staging
PARBERY CONSULTING YOUNG BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Winners announced at our Gala Event Friday 25 October
Mary Cullen, Your Studio CBR, Caterina Sullivan, Capital Strategic Solutions Pty Ltd, Maddalena Easterbrook, Future Swirl, Danielle (Elle) Fisher, You Have It Maid Pty Ltd, Emily Lawrence, Gumnut Dance
SOUTHERN CROSS AUSTEREO INDIGENOUS BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
AND DOMA HOTELS SUSTAINABILITY BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
CATEGORY FINALISTS ARE:
Ilea Buffier Evalue8 Sustainability, Maddalena Easterbrook, Future Swirl, Julie Okley, All First Nations, Caterina Sullivan, Capital Strategic Solutions Pty Ltd
Never heard an orchestra live?
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Get ready for a night of culinary excitement as Canberra's finest chefs battle it out.
Canberra’s best cooks battle
Master Cook crown for
Join us for a night of “Yumraising” to watch Canberra’s top cooks go head-to-head in an exciting three-hour competition for the prestigious Master Cook title! Watch them tackle challenges like creating a signature meal, passing a taste test, and working with a mystery box. Who will conquer the heat and win the coveted title or the People’s Choice award?
As a guest, indulge in sweet and savoury grazing platters, join in foodie trivia for a chance to win, and purchase ra e tickets for fantastic prizes. You can even bid on a cook’s creation, tour the kitchen, and witness the intense judging process! Don’t miss out—grab your tickets today!
To learn more, visit canberrahospitalfoundation.org.au/ cangiveday2024
We like to call it
What is a ‘party of independents’?
THOMAS
EMERSON INDEPENDENTS FOR CANBERRA LEADER
We’re just days away from the 2024 ACT Election, where we’ll receive a verdict from our community about who is best placed to represent us for the next four years.
It’s tempting to use this column to tell you all the reasons I think you should vote independent. But I’ll resist that temptation and explain, instead, what Independents for Canberra – ‘a party of independents’ – actually is.
is heard, acting in the best interests of our community, and following the evidence.
Through community consultation and internal conversations, we’ve worked up some shared policy positions. These are things we all agree on unanimously, like the need to attract more GPs to the ACT, get serious about tackling our housing crisis, and reinvest in our public education system.
In any areas of disagreement, each candidate pursues their own policy positions. If the people of Tuggeranong have di erent needs and aspirations than the people of Belconnen, their independent representatives should reflect those di erences in their views and policies.
‘Yumraising’!
Take a front row seat and nibble on nummies as renowned Canberra cooks compete to take home the Master Cook title.
And at the same time raise funds to help transform the lives of patients, their loved ones and the dedicated healthcare workers who care for them.
Date: Wed 16th Oct 2024
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00pm
Location: Canberra College Cares
Tickets: starting at $50
We haven’t elected an independent in 26 years. Being locked into three options to choose from hasn’t been great for our democracy, with lots of Canberrans complaining about complacency on the part of our local politicians.
Perhaps that’s why, in this year’s election, we’re witnessing the largest independent movement in the history of the territory.
Importantly, there’s no mechanism within our organisation to force anyone to say or do anything. So, whenever you hear one of us speak, you know we’re actually telling you our honest opinions.
As well as working with each other, all Independents for Canberra candidates are committing to working collaboratively with other elected representatives. We want to move beyond party politics and implement the best ideas, no matter who comes up with them.
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Independents for Canberra is serving as a platform for a passionate group of locals eager to run as independents. The ACT’s Hare-Clark electoral system has proven to make it incredibly di cult for ‘ungrouped’ independents to succeed. That’s why we’ve registered as a political party. This gives us our own column on the ballot paper, which is strategically important because only one independent has ever been elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly without their own column – Paul Osborne, running on the back of an NRL Grand Final victory.
We’ve all signed up to a set of principles that give us a constructive way of working together – principles you’d hope any politician would agree to, like ensuring every voice
History shows that, in order to get independents over the line and break the ACT’s threeparty stranglehold, using a party construct is a near necessity under the Hare-Clark system. Should our approach prove successful, a crossbench of sensible independents will be there to hold the next government to account and improve the integrity and transparency of our Assembly.
Okay, maybe I am telling you why I think you should vote independent…
have you heard?
GIVIT donation of the week: Kitchen Starter Essentials
GIVIT is requesting the donation of kitchen essentials for three sisters that have recently arrived in Canberra from Iran. They are being supported by an organisation in the ACT that offers support services to asylum seekers in Australia. These young girls have fled conflict in Iran, leaving behind their mother in the hope of starting a safe life in Australia. They are learning English and are experienced in sewing. They are currently seeking employment to support themselves. They have very basic needs and are requesting the donation of kitchen essentials including a fry pan, utensils and a saucepan. Generous Canberrans can donate good quality kitchen essentials or fund the purchase of new ones. 100% of your financial donation will be used to buy kitchen starter essentials. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search Category: ‘kitchen starter’; Location: ‘ACT’.
ANBG Thursday Talks
Dr Rebecca Pirzl will present the Don Beer Memorial Lecture - Bending the biodiversity curve. Rebecca, ANBG head, will provide perspectives on achieving transformational change to conserve biodiversity in nature restoration. ANBG theatrette, opposite The Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Thursday 17 October, 12:30 -1:30pm. Bookings advised at trybooking.com/CTFXC. Gold coins, notes and EFTPOS donations always welcome.
Kangara Waters Village Market
The next Village Market will be held on Saturday 12 October from 8:30am to 12:30pm and as usual there will be some wonderful stalls such as Trash ‘N’ Treasure, Jewellery, Books, Plants. Home-made cakes and goodies, handmade craft items and cards. Both credit card and cash will be accepted. Morning tea will be available at the Birrigai Cafe. Located at Kangara Waters Retirement Village, 2 Joy Cummings Place, Belconnen.
VIEW Club
Tuggeranong: Celebrate our 31st Birthday on Tuesday 15 October, from 11am to 2pm at the Town Centre Club in Greenway. Enjoy a two-course lunch for $35 with entertainment by DJ Runaround Sue. RSVP by Friday 11 October. For more information, contact Jan Elliott at 0409 747 017 or maleyjan@yahoo.com.
Yerrabi: Our next meeting on Thursday 17 October at the Eastlake Club, Gungahlin, commencing at 11 for 11:30am. Our speaker at this meeting will be from COTA, talking about retirement villages. New members are always most welcome. For further information, please contact Dorothy on 0419 698 091 or emailing dotric65@gmail.com by Monday 14th October
Woden: Our next meeting will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club in Woden on Tuesday 22 October at 11:30am. The cost is $36 for a twocourse lunch. We are having a “getting to know you” theme amongst our members. New members & guests are always welcome, but please advise Monica of your attendance on 0412 664 195 by Wednesday 16 October.
The Bold Bandanas
Saturday 19 October from 8am to 4pm, the Bold Bandannas will be at the Fyshwick Markets within Ziggy’s Shop. At this stall, we only sell our trademark jams, chutneys, pickles, marmalades and lemon butter. Also, a range of sugar-reduced products for those who are diabetic and need to reduce their sugar intake. For more info, please contact Jan on 6231 0761 .
Christmas Carols with Canberra Harmony
From 15 October, learn Christmas/Holiday songs in four-part harmony in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment. Then show off your skills to your family and friends in a concert at the conclusion of the course. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 7 to 9:30pm in Cook. Contact info@canberraharmony. org.au or visit canberraharmony.org.au.
Remembrance Ceremony
This is the 29th annual Remembrance Ceremony for those who lose their lives to illicit drugs. Located at Weston Park, Yarralumla at the dedicated memorial located on the right of Weston Park Road opposite the Prescott Lane Junction. Monday 21 October, 12-1pm (followed by BBQ lunch). Bring flowers if you wish but there will be some available. If you would like a family member or friend remembered by name at the ceremony please contact CAHMA 6253 3643 or info@cahma.org.au.
ROSTRUM ACT Public Speaking Clubs
Develop your communication and public speaking skills and gain experience in meeting procedure in a friendly and supportive group. Lunchtime clubs meet in Civic and Woden weekly on Tuesdays. Evening clubs meet in Barton and Woden fortnightly on alternate Wednesdays. See further details rostrum.com.au. Visitors welcome free of charge, and members pay a minimal semester fee. For further information, contact actcivicclub@rostrum.com.au or phone 0406 375 080.
Goodwin’s dedicated Home Care workforce making a difference—
one home, one life at a time
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,” said Ben. “And that’s where Goodwin came in.”
“They look after me in doing things I can’t do myself, like making the bed, and cleaning the bath. 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 small tasks 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.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Goodwin is truly
purpose-driven with people front and centre.
“Our dedicated and well-trained workforce are the foundation for enabling seniors like Ben to age in place with dignity, independence and a sense of security”, commented Pauline Hugler, Executive Manager, Development, People and Culture.
She continued by saying that Goodwin’s Home Care services are a testament to the passion and purpose that drive their teams that thrive on this meaningful work. “Our teams know that they are not just providing care but creating opportunities for our clients to lead fulfilling lives” concluded Ms Hugler.
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
Goodwin Home Care takes care of the small tasks, allowing people to focus on living their lives.
PUZZLES & STARS
ACROSS
1 Fraudulent businessperson (9)
6 Legion (4)
9 Acute abdominal pain (5)
10 Adherence to orders (9)
11 Black stone (8)
12 Glass vessel (6)
13 Winged animal (4)
14 Harsh (9)
18 Unsound; nonsensical (9)
20 Discharged a debt (4)
22 Rebel (6)
24 Interview for a role (8)
26 A dancer (9)
27 Dog walker’s strap (5)
28 Remain (4)
29 Pyjamas (9)
DOWN
1 American mammal (6)
2 Heavenly (9)
3 Encrypted (7)
4 One with obsessive self-love (9)
5 Shoal (4)
6 Fat tissue (7)
7 French impressionist artist (5)
8 Under (7)
15 Reckon (9)
16 Get rid of (9)
17 Germ (7)
19 Art venue (7)
20 Island off the coast of Victoria (7)
21 Mainstay (6)
23 Manservant (5)
25 Smooch (4)
BRAIN BUSTERS
1. In which European country would you find the city of Bruges?
2. Who played Ilsa Lund in the film Casablanca?
3. Where is the cerebrum located in the human body?
4. Which 2019 TV series features the character Grogu?
5. In the 1600s, who became the first person to view Mars through a telescope?
SOLUTIONS
LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23
A changing scenario or an unpredictable person is best approached patiently and diligently. Keep things on an even level and avoid rash decisions. Above all, avoid a stand-off with someone close. You’ll enjoy 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. Avoid being overwhelmed by events, 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 even-minded 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. 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.
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 personal relationships. Consider how best to move ahead calmly.
IN THE STARS with PATSY BENNETT
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Brain busters
Tony Tan dishes taste
Delight your taste buds with these two flavour-packed dishes from the experienced Tony Tan.
Braised pork belly with soy sauce
A cinch to make, this dish tastes even better if served a day or so after it’s cooked. Traditionally, pork belly is preferred, though any other meat may be used.
Serves 4-6
ingredients
2 tablespoons neutral oil
7 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemongrass stalk (white part only)
3 teaspoons caster (superfi ne) sugar, or to taste
600g pork belly, cut into 5cm cubes
Thai Curry duck dumplings
Makes 20
20 dumping wrappers
Duck curry filling
2 tablespoons red curry paste, or to taste
½ cup (125ml) coconut cream
500 g Chinese roast duck meat, minced by hand
½ cup (125 ml) coconut milk
2 makrut lime leaves, finely shredded
100 g bamboo shoots or water
chestnuts, finely diced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons palm sugar (or jaggery),
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
3 cups (750 ml) water
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Good pinch of salt, or to taste
Handful of sliced spring onions (scallions) or crisp-fried shallots and steamed rice to serve.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemongrass and stir until the garlic is lightly golden, (1–2 minutes). Add the sugar and cook until
grated
2 gelatine leaves
Curry sauce
For the filling, add the red curry paste and half the coconut cream to a saucepan and stir constantly over medium heat until fragrant. Stir in the duck meat, then add the remaining ingredients, except for the gelatine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, soften the gelatine leaves in a little cold water. Squeeze out excess water from the gelatine, then stir it into the hot curry until dissolved. Remove the curry from the heat, cool, then refrigerate for 6 hours or until set.
Meanwhile, for the curry sauce, combine the coconut milk, curry paste, palm sugar and fish sauce in a
caramelised (1 minute).
Add the pork, stir well to coat, then add the dark and light soy sauces and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the water, then increase heat and bring to the boil, skimming o any impurities that rise to the surface.
Reduce the heat to low-medium, cover with a lid and simmer gently until the meat is fork-tender and the sauce is syrupy (1-1.5 hours). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and adding soy and sugar as desired. Dish onto a serving plate, discard lemongrass and garnish with spring onions or fried
saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Add the lime leaves and paprika, then check the seasoning and add a little salt if you think it needs it. Keep warm.
Place the dumpling wrappers on a clean surface. Spoon 1 teaspoon of filling on one half of each wrapper, brush the opposite edge with water and fold over to form a half-moon. Pinch the edges together to seal. Poach the dumplings, in batches, in boiling salted water until they float to the surface.
Remove with a slotted spoon and serve immediately with a spoonful of the curry sauce and extra sliced lime leaves. You can use the rest of the sauce as a dipping sauce.
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shallots. Serve with steamed rice and sambal belacan mixed with lime juice (optional). If you don’t like the porky smell, blanch the sliced pieces in boiling water and then rinse in cold water. Lemongrass is not traditionally added, but it certainly lends depth and flavour to this homestyle dish.
Images and text from Tony Tan’s Asian Cooking Class by Tony Tan, photography by Mark Roper. Murdoch Books RRP $59.99.
‘Powerful’ storytelling drives lengthy Canberra play
“Powerful” storytelling is the driving force that will draw Canberra audiences into ACT Hub’s latest production, the assistant director says.
The Tony and Olivier-award winning play The Inheritance will grace the stage at ACT Hub at Causeway Hall from 12 October to 2 November.
Performed in two parts and inspired by E. M. Forster’s beloved novel Howard’s End, The Inheritance is “an epic examination of survival, healing, class divide, and what it means to call a place home”.
The play is directed by Jarrad West, with assistant directing by Lachlan Houen.
Mr Houen said while each part of the show lasted three hours, the most important thing was the storytelling, from its rawness to the lack of flashy tech.
“It draws you in and makes you forget how long you’ve been in the theatre,” he said.
Mr Houen said the feeling of time travelling
while in the theatre was a credit to playwright Matthew Lopez, the original man behind the show.
“His storytelling and writing are so powerful. It just paints a picture in your mind you get lost in,” he said.
Theatregoers can watch both parts of the play in the one day (with several hours in between each sitting) or across two.
Mr Houen likened watching the play to a binge-watching experience.
“In the way it’s essentially watching a whole season of Netflix in the one day,” he said.
“That’s probably the most unique thing of the show, it’s the A to Z of the character’s lives throughout an incredible journey.”
Mr Houen said preparing the performers for the show was like training for a marathon.
“When you have a three-week run of a show, that is quite lengthy,” he said.
“It’s about getting yourself used to the endurance of it rather than a sprint. Making sure the actors are taking care of themselves, resting and putting the hard yards in to reap the rewards, which is super important.
“A lot of them are full timers (at work) and we’ve got a few coming from different states and (one) from the UK – so they’ve taken time off their jobs – so it’s a big level of commitment.”
Tickets for the show, which runs at Causeway Hall from 12 October to 2 November, are available here: acthub.com.au/production/ the-inheritance/
- Lillian Altman
12 & 13 OCT BUNGENDORE
19 & 20 OCT
Explore the galleries and home studios of local artists in Queanbeyan–Palerang this October. Discover a range of art forms including visual, performing and literary arts, meet the makers in their creative environments and witness the creative process at open studios and galleries.
The cast of ACT Hub’s The Inheritance. Picture: Caitlin Baker
feature St John’s Anglican Church
St John’s Anglican Church Community Fair
A celebration of community
St John’s Anglican Church is once again gearing up for its annual Community Fair, a beloved event that has brought the local community together for nearly 75 years. This year’s fair promises to be a delightful day out for families, friends, and visitors of all ages, with a diverse range of stalls, activities, and entertainment.
One of the highlights of this year’s fair is the impressive array of stalls offering something for everyone. Visitors can browse through an assortment of books, homemade jams, and freshly baked cakes. For those seeking unique finds, there will be trinkets and treasures, second-hand goods, vintage clothing, arts and crafts, and an array of plants available for purchase.
The fair is not just about shopping; it’s also a celebration of community spirit and entertainment. Attendees can look forward to classic car displays, the stirring sounds of a pipe band, and
an exciting medieval tournament. Children will be entertained for hours with a range of activities, including a jumping castle, pony rides, a reptile zoo, and more.
St John’s Community Fair first began in 1950, and over the decades, it has evolved from a small gathering featuring a doll show and maypole dancing into the bustling event it is today. Now boasting nearly 20 stalls, a varied entertainment program, and plenty of children’s activities, the fair remains a testament to the church’s dedication to serving and engaging with the local community.
The fair provides St John’s with a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community they serve while fostering meaningful connections with local residents. The volunteers take great pleasure in coming together to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
Whether you’re a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor, the St John’s Community Fair is a
fantastic opportunity to experience the warmth and generosity of this vibrant church community. All are welcome to join in the festivities and enjoy a day filled with fun, fellowship, and family-friendly activities.
The 2024 St John’s Anglican Church Community Fait is on Saturday 19 October from 9am to 2pm at 45 Constitution Avenue, Reid.
A new, hilarious, take on the 1920s musical farce, Nice Work If You Can Get It, features the iconic music of George and Ira Gershwin. Billie Bendix, a tough-as-nails bootlegger, and wealthy playboy, Jimmy Winter, meet on the weekend of his impending wedding. Jimmy has a habit of marrying chorus girls but needs to settle down with a respectable woman before his mother will hand over the family business. To that end, he is engaged to Eileen Evergreen, the self-proclaimed finest interpreter of modern dance, hoping that this will be a better choice than his usual chorus dancer. Needing somewhere to stash 400 bottles of gin, Billie swipes Jimmy’s wallet and fills the basement of his empty Long Island beach house. However, when the soon to be wedded couple arrives at the beach house, the bootleggers must juggle the family, guests and the authorities, all while keeping the gin hidden.
Featuring Luke Ferdinands as Jimmy, our adorably naive playboy; Sienna Curnow as the formidable Billie; Anthony Swadling as the
time out
long-suffering Cookie; John Whinfield as the clueless Duke; Kay Liddiard as the captivating Jeannie; and Anna Tully as the finest interpreter of modern dance, Eileen Evergreen. Lillee Keating as the founder of the Society of Dry Women, Duchess Estonia; Steve O’Mara as Chief Berry; Fiona Hale as Millicent; and Pat Gallagher as the Senator. These incredible performers are accompanied by an ensemble whose energy and talent rival their own.
Directed by Dave Smith, choreographed by Kirsten Smith, and musically directed by Brigid Cummins, this show will no doubt leave smiles on faces and songs in hearts.
Nice Work will open at The Q on Friday 1 November and will run until Sunday 10 November. Get your tickets now!
Canberra mobile business carving its way with traditional drink
Inspired by kava bars across the US, William Hazell has opened Canberra’s first mobile van serving the traditional drink from Vanuatu.
“The influence is from Vanuatu, that’s the style of how to serve the kava, it’s a traditional Vanuatu way, but there’s kava bars in America,” Mr Hazell told CW.
“Knowing that, I thought if it’s working in a Western society like America, then why not Australia.”
The van has popped up across several locations in Canberra since mid-August, with some people already having returned for more.
Mr Hazell said for anyone who hadn’t tried it, kava has a bitter but earthy taste.
While he is originally from Australia, he said it felt good to share a part of his culture and heritage with the Canberra community.
“I enjoy explaining to some people about kava and all the stories behind it,” Mr Hazell said.
“I think mostly, I’m doing a little bit for my
family in Vanuatu.”
His mother runs the company that processes the kava powder in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Mr Hazell said by sourcing the plant from rural farmers from the Vanuatu island of Pentecost, where his mother was born and raised, they supported hundreds of farmers and their families. He said kava was the biggest economic driver in Pentecost.
“We buy like a football field from one farmer which gives them enough money to build a small house or buy a truck, so it’s a lot of money that we’re putting back into the rural area,” Mr Hazell said.
He said kava meant many things to the people of Vanuatu.
“Depending on where you come from, it can mean something a little bit different,” he said.
“It is definitely drunk (consumed) for customs in Vanuatu, my custom is during mostly the kind of ceremonies where it brings two groups
together to fix disputes.
“It is drunk regularly, not just in these cultural and customs settings, pretty much every day to relax the body as the lifestyle there is quite physical – I think it assists with that.”
To check out where to visit the van, head to capitalkava.com.au
Capital Kava‘s William Hazell with the van set up at Bowen Park in Barton. Picture: Jordan Mirchevski
Photos by Ben Appleton of Photox
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This week, Jeff Popple reviews three books about terrorism, UFOs and family drama. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com
The Siege by Ben Macintyre Viking, $36.99
On 30 April 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian Embassy in London and took 26 people, including staff and British citizens, hostage. Six days of intense negotiations followed, before the siege was ended by a daring rescue mission by an elite SAS unit. Watched by millions across Britain on television screens, the raid brought the hitherto largely secret SAS into the public eye and marked a turning point in the war against terrorism. Told in a gripping and lucid manner, The Siege is the fascinating inside story about what really happened during those dramatic six days. A masterful piece of history writing.
Imminent by Luis Elizondo
John Blake Publishing, $34.99
Luis Elizondo is a retired senior US intelligence official and former head of the Pentagon program responsible for the investigation of UFOs. In Imminent, he lays bare the things he learnt while leading the government’s research into what is now referred to as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). There are some intriguing accounts about seemingly verified encounters with UAPs, and interesting discussions about attempts to use suspected alien materials. Elizondo is very passionate about his discoveries and sometimes the book would have benefited from less personal reflection and more facts. Nevertheless, it is a thought-provoking read that deserves wider discussion.
Head for the Hills by Tricia Stringer
HQ, $34.99
Popular Australian author Tricia Stringer’s latest novel, Head for the Hills, is another engaging tale of changing communities, domestic violence, family drama and hope. Set in the Adelaide Hills, it revolves around the tensions caused by the sale of a large property to a developer. The community is divided by the proposed development, as are the two sisters who live next door to the former vineyard. As tensions mount and tempers flare, will the town, and the sisters, ever recover the sense of community spirit that used to be so prevalent? Another warm-hearted and enjoyable read by the always reliable Tricia.
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Take 7 with Tim Winton
Tim Winton lives in Western Australia and is the author of 30 books, some of which have been adapted for film, television, stage and radio. Winton will be visiting the capital as part of the Canberra Writer Festival, which runs from 23-27 October. You can catch the long-time author at the festival’s special event at The Australian National University’s Llewellyn Hall on Sunday, 20 October at 6pm, where he will discuss his new novel Juice, described as “an epic novel of determination, survival, and the limits of the human spirit.”
1You have been an author for many decades now. What do you like most about attending events like the Canberra Writers Festival? It is instructive to meet readers, to put faces to
the thousands of strangers you’re engaged with at a huge distance, sometimes over decades. So, the educational element, I’d say!
2Is this your first visit to Canberra, if so, what are you most looking forward to? If you have been before, what do you like about the ACT? Nah, I’ve been there a bunch of times. Mostly for work, like this, but sometimes in my other role as rabble-rouser. That’s when I’m up the hill, being wheeled about the hallways between ministerial offices like a plate of ham that’s on the turn.
Last year I was there in winter. I had to borrow a coat. It’s a long flight home. I was nearly thawed out by the time I landed. Canberra’s beautiful. A city of trees. And the museums are great, not that I’ve been in one for a decade or more.
But I once stood with my dad in front of Jackson Pollock’s Blue Poles (at the National Gallery of Australia), which was a controversial painting in its day.
He’s (Winton’s father) a retired copper. That made for an interesting conversation, trust me.
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What motivates you to keep on writing? Will you ever stop writing/ publishing or slow down?
I write because I can, I suppose. And to make a living. I guess when I can’t, or when I’ve got nothing to say, I’ll stop.
One hopes to remain useful.
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Tell me about writing your latest novel, Juice which was released on 1 October, as well as the inspiration behind it?
Well, it’s an adventure yarn, really. An odyssey of sorts about a country boy who gets to be a world traveller –
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in a world that’s radically transformed from the one we know today. For all the reasons you’d expect. And maybe some you wouldn’t.
I guess it came from watching our governments waste away two decades of opportunity as they refused to deal with the challenges of climate change.
The moronic denialism, the culture wars that only served the interests of those determined to extend the fossil fuel industry.
All this achieved by the same folks who spent that precious time knighting the consorts of queens, falling down drunk in the streets, and telling folks during a bushfire that they don’t hold a hose, mate.
So… rage, as you may be able to tell, was the initial inspiration. Rage that was not tempered by increasing knowledge but rage that was inflamed by it.
But, in the end, I felt I had to address the grief bound up in that legacy, and so I turned my mind to trying to counter the despair and immobility that so many are now gripped by as the world slips through our fingers.
The novel’s a nightmare, yes, but it’s a nightmare I want us to avoid, that I believe we can avoid if we pull our fingers out.
Some commentators seem fixated on the bleak “dystopian” element of the book, but there’s a stubborn hope in it, a refusal to give in to nihilism and savagery.
I guess I’m interested in fostering solidarity. That’s our only hope, I think.
To meet this historic (and deeply challenging) moment together.
Does that sound too earnest for Canberra? I know I’m supposed to be cynical, right?
But I’m browned off, not cynical. Stubborn, not bitter. Life’s good. The world’s a fricking miracle.
It’s time we lived as if we appreciated it.
5
What was your favourite book to write and why?
Ah, I don’t have favourites. And if I did, I wouldn’t tell. Bad parenting.
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When you’re not writing, what do you enjoy doing in your downtime?
I surf, snorkel, play with megafauna, admire corals and fossils and grow veggies.
I entertain the grandkids (certain moves and gags have a shelf life, so I’m sound with one to five-year-olds).
Read, of course, shout at the telly, naturally and I help out with various social justice and conservation efforts.
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What’s next after the tour for Juice?
A rest, I hope. And I’ll do my laundry, of course. Beverages, perhaps.
- Lillian Altman
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Beaverlea and Narrawong are two cottage-style gardens side-by-side, featuring spring flowering shrubs, perennials, lawns, an arbour and courtyards. Hillside, on a large block sloping south to views, contains a huge number of native and exotic shrubs in terracing. Free for members. For non-members, $10 entry to both Beaverlea and Narrawong and $10 entry to Hillside for those 18 years and over.
Wine Meets Design at Dirty Janes: Art, wine & carnivale
Dirty Janes’ highly anticipated
Wine Meets Design is back. An event that blends local art, wine and cheese with live performances like magic, burlesque and jazz plus exclusive late-night shopping. Tickets are just $37 and include entry, a glass of sparkling wine, nibbles and entertainment.
Come and enjoy Murrumbateman’s big farming family day out! Experience all our Field Day favourites, including tractors, livestock, farm equipment, entertainment, and rural lifestyle shopping. This year, we welcome the Hawkesbury Working Sheep Dogs, Racing Pigs, Camel Rides and over 300 exhibitors. Bring the family for a day out you won’t want to miss!
Beaverlea and Narrawong, 17 and 19 Astelia Place, Rivett and Hillside, 49 Sullivan Crescent, Wanniassa, 12-13 October 10am-4pm; Opengardenscanberra.org.au 19 OCT 18 OCT 12 OCT 20 OCT
They transform donated wedding dresses into free baby burial gowns for Australian families who have experienced infant loss before, during or after birth.
Canberra Southern Cross Club, Saturday 12 October 1-5pm; angelgownsaustralia.org.au
The Inheritance
Inspired by the novel Howard’s End by E.M. Forster, ACT Hub will tackle this two-part play with various showings.
ACT Hub at Causeway Hall,12 October to 2 November; acthub. com.au/production/the-inheritance
Googong’s Rural Fire Service Open Day
Googong’s RFS Open Day is a fascinating adventure for the young and the young-at-heart, with lots of free family fun. Climb the big red fire trucks or have a go with the hoses under the watchful eye of our local brigade. Try the firies’ gear on for size and share some of the amazing stories from our local heroes. There will be live music, food vendors, stalls and more.
Bunyip Park, Wellsvale Drive, Googong, 10am-2pm Saturday 19 October; googong.net/news-andevents/events
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Ghostlight (M)
Despondent and high-strung construction worker Dan Mueller (Keith Kupferer) is called to his daughter Daisy’s (Katherine Kupferer) high school with his wife Sharon (Tara Mallen) following yet another incident. After returning to work, Dan assaults a rude driver, catching the eye of Rita (Dolly de Leon) who invites Dan to join her community theatre across the street to read for their upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet.
Like The Full Monty (1997) and Brassed O (1996), the movie follows an everyday man with seemingly everyday stresses that lead him to a quirky solution: therapy via theatre. Like TV’s Barry (2018-2023), the theatre may provide an arm’s length from someone’s situation, allowing them a suitable perspective to look
A night with Tim Winton
Author Tim Winton will speak about his new novel, Juice, as part of the Canberra Writers Festival.
ANU’S Llewellyn Hall, Sunday 20 October 8pm; llewellynhall.com.au/ events/night-tim-winton
Celebrate Gungahlin Festival
Celebrate Gungahlin celebrates the culture and community spirit of Gungahlin’s people, community groups, artists and businesses. Uncover new friends and hidden gems in in your local area and learn to see the place you love and live in a whole new light! There will be live music and dance, stalls, delicious food, artist activations and fun for the whole family.
Gungahlin Town Square, 26 October, 11am-2pm; celebrategungahlin.com.au
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back on it with fresh eyes and a more rational mind.
While a lot of information is initially kept from the audience, unlike last week’s mega-bomb Megalopolis (2024), the concept is intriguing, and the characters are easy to empathise with, drawing audiences into their plight.
Keith’s real-life daughter plays his daughter in the movie; an overemotional, dramatic teen who acts out any way she can to openly and cathartically express her feelings. Keith’s real-life wife also plays his wife in the movie, supporting her husband in his choices but bearing the brunt of them as well. Again, unlike Megalopolis’ blunt and clumsy attempt at allegory, the story smoothly dovetails our family’s plight alongside Dan’s amateur learnings of Shakespeare’s tragic love story, a ecting his and his family’s ability to learn how to grieve. Verdict: A surprisingly moving and beautiful movie.
- Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net
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den Hair Energy is giving back to the community that has supported the business for the past 10 years.
Now boasting 16 friendly and knowledgeable sta members, the Dickson-based salon has gone from strength to strength since Emmalene Mahar opened the business in 2014.
Eden Hair Energy held a VIP event on Saturday 5 October, serving up nibbles and drinks, gifts, prizes and live music to celebrate the milestone.
“It’s about celebrating the clients who have made Eden what it is – without them, we couldn’t have achieved what we have” Ms Mahar said.
“We see Eden as it belonging in Dickson. We love the community and the clients.”
Ms Mahar said it was a “pinch me” moment to be reflecting on 10 successful years of business
“With all the highs and lows, I’m so glad we made it. It feels really good,” she said.
E celebrates a decade of creating great hair days in Dickson Eden Energy Hair
“We’re quite established now in the Dickson community and I absolutely see us here for another 10 years. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
“I’m always grateful for the support of the community and I look forward to growing more relationships over the next 10 years.”
Ms Mahar originally opened Eden Hair Energy as Eden Hair and Beauty in Dickson in 2014.
“I was 24 with a dream and really had no idea what I was in for,” she said.
Ms Mahar’s motivation was to create the space she had always wanted to work in; a salon that has a
strong focus on excellence in hair services and is also a positive and rewarding workplace. Inclusivity has always been a core value at Eden for both clients and team members.
It didn’t take long for this dream to become a reality and for the salon to rapidly outgrow its original location on Badham Street. In 2020, the Eden team moved into a stunning new space in the DKSN precinct on the corner of Challis and Cape Streets.
“The new salon is everything we had always wanted and it continues to be such an enjoyable workspace,” Ms Mahar said.
“Having the luxury of fitting out from scratch meant we could customise every detail.
“In 2021, we wanted to create a new brand that showcases our passion for Hair Extensions, which has always been a core o ering at Eden Hair Energy.”
Canberra Hair Extensions operates alongside Eden at the DKSN salon and aims to provide a total hair extension experience in one location.
“We have a huge o ering of permanent hair extensions, including keratin bonds, wefts, and tapes. We also stock a large range of clip-in and temporary
products perfect for events and special occasions.”
Ms Mahar said in the last 12 months, the salon has had a huge focus on hair toppers.
“These are an awesome, up-and-coming solution for those whose hair is thinning at the top and who may not be a suitable candidate for extensions,” she said.
In 2023, Ms Mahar expanded again, opening a sister salon, Hare and Fawn in Queanbeyan. Hare and Fawn is located on Monaro Street and is a full-service luxury salon focused on colour and extensions.
Since Eden Hair Energy opened in 2014, the salon has earned several accolades, including winning ACT Small Business of the Year at the 2020 ACT Training Awards and being shortlisted for ACT/ NSW Salon of the Year at the 2019 Australian Hairdressing Industry Awards.
Ms Mahar said one of the major services Eden specialises in is colour transformations.
“That’s some of the work we love doing most,” she said.
“Our team really loves specialising in colour, but we are a full-service salon and specialise in cutting and styling as well.”
Eden is a Paul Mitchell salon, a company created in Hawaii in the 1980s that pioneered setting the industry standards of cruelty-free beauty.
“The reason we chose to partner with the brand is because they have a really good education program, as well as a focus on sustainable and ethical products,” Ms Mahar said.
She said 10 of her sta members recently completed a four-month Paul Mitchell Colour Expert
program, a hair colour accreditation program focussing on keeping their colour skills at the leading edge of the industry.
“It was a combination of in-person/face-to-face and online study with some of hairdressings most well-renowned experts, followed by a graduation event in Sydney “ Ms Mahar said.
Ms Mahar is highly committed to fostering the skills of her sta , o ering her team ongoing personal and professional development opportunities throughout the year.
“Apprentices and education have always been a big part of our team, and we plan to continue that moving forward,” she said.
Another focus of the business was ethical practices.
“Absolutely nothing we use is tested on animals, and we ensure that everything we stock meets strict criteria: not tested on animals, made with ethically sourced and sustainable ingredients, and not owned by parent companies that conduct animal testing,” Ms Mahar said.
“Paul Mitchell was the first brand in the industry to say ‘let’s not test on animals’ – their colours are up to 92 per cent naturally derived which sits nicely with the Eden philosophy of being as natural as possible while still achieving amazing results.”
Another star of the business is Esther, the Eden mascot; a Gilly and Marc custom bunny made from luscious green foliage representing the salon’s dedication to sustainability and the ‘garden-esque’ feel of the brand.
Looking toward the future, Ms Mahar said she looks forward to many more years in the Dickson
community and wouldn’t rule out another location in the next few years.
Eden Hair Energy: Located in the DKSN building, G02/19 Challis Street, Dickson, is an ethical salon passionate about hair. With experienced stylists, they specialise in blonde, colour correction, hair cutting, and smoothing treatments; edenhairenergy.com.au
Canberra Hair Extensions: Canberra’s premier hair extension and hair colour destination, also located at the DKSN building; canberrahairextensions.com.au
Both businesses are open on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10am-8pm, Fridays from 10am-6pm and Saturdays from 9am-3pm.
Hare and Fawn: Located in a charming enclave of Queanbeyan at 128 Monaro Street. It is open on Tuesday - Thursday 10am-8pm and Fridays from 10am-6pm; hareandfawn.com.au
From left to right: Kay Murphy, Emmalene Mahar, Carmel Lewis
From left to right: Lisa Walker, Emmalene Mahar, Serena Walker
Corporate accountant turns hand to run fashion brand
Born and bred in Canberra, Maja Kresic has ditched a decade-long career in corporate accounting for the fashion world.
Now living in Sydney, she launched her first collection - a black mini skirt and an interchangeable top - under the brand name Andau (pronounced and-or) on 17 September.
“It was a bit scary but now that’s it out there, it’s cool,” Ms Kresic said.
“It’s a good feeling. I’m proud of myself as well.”
Ms Kresic said she celebrated the release with a dinner with her family.
She said her family was involved in the process along the way; her grandma helped put together the samples, her brother coded the website, her sister did the social media, and her mother worked on the website and marketing.
Ms Kresic said an interest in fashion ran in the family, with her mother making her own clothes
and her grandmother being a self-taught seamstress.
Ms Kresic attended the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week in Melbourne in 2013 as part of her fashion class at Daramalan College, where she caught a glimpse of the fashion world through a live runway show.
She opted to instead pursue an accounting career for stability and security.
But after 10 years in the corporate world, she left her job in June 2024 to pursue a career in fashion.
Ms Kresic said that sustainability is a core focus of her brand, from the materials used to the packaging all being sourced from Sydney.
“That was really important for me from the inception of the brand,” she said.
“I use deadstock fabrics, which are overproduced fabrics used by other designers that would have been burnt, disposed of or gone to waste.
“So, I am inspired by the fabric for the design rather than the other way around.”
She said this made the design process interesting because in not being able to guarantee continuity, the pieces were “unique” and “exclusive”.
Ms Kresic said that in the future, she hoped to release more “multi-function” pieces and accessories and sell her products at markets.
Check out the collection at andau.com.au/ or follow the brand on Instagram by searching andau_official.
- Lillian Altman
Maja Kresic with her mother Manda Kresic
Recovering from long COVID
When I see long COVID clients for the first time I’m often dismayed by how unhelpful standard medical approaches have been for them. It reinforces a feature many have observed about medicine; it’s frequently brilliant at acute care but less dazzling when dealing with chronic disease.
The key to recovery
Holistic medicine on the other hand is often very good at treating chronic health issues, the reason being it works with the body’s in-built ability to heal itself. There is no single treatment for long Covid but there are many treatments that improve immune system and nervous system function thereby enabling the body to recover.
Viral infections always have a beginning, a middle and an end. What happens with long COVID is people get stuck in a protracted ‘middle phase’ with symptoms that become chronic rather than progressing in the normal way to a full recovery.
The key to recovery from long COVID is to restore the body’s ability to heal itself.
Balance
Holistic medicine always looks at the whole picture and its primary goal is to return the body to balance. Observing the body and mind through a lens of ‘restoring balance’ allows for different insights and, in particular, identifying what organ systems need support.
Find the imbalances that are impeding the body’s ability to recover, correct them and you set the body on a path to a natural and complete recovery. The theory is simple, and in some cases the treatment and healing process is straightforward but not always. Sometimes, depending on the pre-existing conditions that existed prior to getting the original Covid infection, healing is more complex, and progress can be slower but either way you never lose the ability to heal yourself.
Key areas to support
Whilst every person presenting with long COVID is unique, there are some common themes that invariably need to be addressed.
Liver Health
Every client I’ve seen with long COVID has substantial disruption to optimal liver function which acts as the major handbrake on the body’s ability to recover. All viruses impact the liver, but COVID appears particularly impactful. So, restoring healthy liver function is crucial first step to recovery.
From a holistic viewpoint the liver has a key role in resolving chronic inflammation as well as in nervous system regulation and immune system optimisation which underpins why it is so important.
Acupuncture and/or herbal medicine are two of the best ways I know to ‘kick start’ better liver function.
You’re not broken
When it comes to recovering from long COVID, the take home message is this: your body is designed to heal itself, sometimes it just needs a bit of help to get back on track. If what you have been doing hasn’t been helping then I would encourage you to consider a different, more holistic approach.
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Nervous system
until you start to feel better, to get the ball rolling you need something such as, herbal medicine, gentle massage, acupuncture, sound therapy, reiki, tapping/eft and so on.
Inflammation
We know the vast majority of long covid sufferers have nervous system dysregulation resulting in symptoms like dizziness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, variable blood pressure and so on. More broadly though, nervous system dysfunction is seen in extreme exhaustion and brain fog, similar to the patterns seen in chronic fatigue syndrome, a key indication that the nervous system is unable to ‘switch off’ and access states of rest. If you can’t rest you can’t recover, so restoring quality of sleep and being able to drop into deep relaxation are essential building blocks of recovery.
If you restore optimal liver function and repair the nervous system you have gone a long way to supporting the body to resolve chronic inflammation. However, for many, additional support is needed primary in the form of improving gut health. This can include strategies to repair gut permeability, replacing inflammatory foods with healing foods and using prebiotics, probiotics and other nutritional supplements.
There are numerous approaches to restoring nervous system functioning, some require effort e.g. yoga, Tai Chai, meditation, gentle exercise which can mean they are not accessible
For this important work, find a trusted gut health expert which could come in the form of a naturopath, integrative GP or nutritionist.
Dealing with chronic stress in the workplace
VIVIENNE LEWIS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AT UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
As a clinical psychologist, I work with many clients experiencing stress due to workplace factors, including bullying and harassment, sta shortages, and under-resourcing of services, as well as working long hours. Some describe feeling chronically stressed both at work and at home.
What is stress?
Stress occurs when you perceive that the demands of your environment or
what is expected of you outweigh your ability to cope, whether at work or at home. It is often an ongoing feeling of anxiety, trouble sleeping and eating, and mood changes such as being easily agitated or just feeling unmotivated to do anything. It often makes people withdraw from others and engage less in pleasurable activities. Stress also weakens the immune system, making a person more susceptible to illness and disease. For example, it can result in a longer recovery time from colds.
When I have worked with people experiencing workplace bullying and harassment, their stress often doesn’t subside until they leave the workplace. This can be especially traumatic if the job provides them with a strong sense of meaning and purpose. It’s important for a person to be supported in finding a healthier environment and also learn strategies to cope with workplace
situations. Of course, it’s crucial that workplaces are active in creating positive environments in the first place and take a no-tolerance approach to bullying. Bullying can have lifelong e ects for some, leaving them unable to work due to the fear of being bullied again.
When the source of stress is removed or resolved (such as recovering from a loved one’s illness or moving into a new home), or the person removes themselves from the stressful situation (such as leaving a job), there is often a sense of relief. However, the body may remain in a heightened state, taking time to recover. People often describe feeling unwell, experiencing headaches, muscle tension, and di culty relaxing.
Set boundaries within your workplace
We need to set clear boundaries in the
workplace in terms of how we are treated and the amount of work we take on. Learning to call out behaviour that is not acceptable as well as looking after our needs for breaks and manageable workloads is important but can be hard. Seeking support from supervisors and human resource departments can help.
Recovering from stress
It’s important for a person to actively participate in relaxing activities to help their body and brain recover from a period of stress. However, sometimes a person may remain stressed, anticipating that the stressor (trigger) will return. In these cases, seeking help is important to learn ways to manage. Clinical psychologists often help people learn to relax, be more present during pleasant events, improve sleep and develop more helpful ways of thinking.
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The secret’s out - Higgins is the new Hawker
Right next door to affluent Hawker, with its million-dollar properties featuring swimming pools, tennis courts and backyards overlooking Pinnacle Nature Reserve, is sleepy Higgins - a quiet suburb that flies under the radar.
This suburb – named after a former justice of the High Court - is on the verge of taking off and its smattering of bargain ex-guvvy houses and massive blocks (some more than 2,000 square metres) are ripe for the picking. Word is getting out, however, and earlier this year, Higgins recorded a rare $1 million sale.
The current median house sale price is $835,000 (risen 2.6% over the past 12 months). The median unit sale price is $515,000.
So, who are the people in your neighbourhood? According to Census data, the average age of Higgins
residents is 40 years and the suburb has a population of 3,321. The majority (95.4%) of properties are houses, 2.4% are townhouses and 1.8% are flats/units.
The occupancy rate is 30.9% who fully own their properties, 45.1% are purchasing, 6.4% rent from the government and 15% rent privately (the rental yield is 4%).
The friendly local shops have all the essentials you need without having to drive to Belconnen - a hair salon, massage therapist, local dentist, two GP clinics, and a chemist.
Even better, nearby Kippax Shopping Centre is about to be revitalised with new full-line supermarkets, specialty shops, shops, cafes, parks, community facilities and apartments. This area is primed to take off.
its own boutique library, so residents don’t have to go to any of the major city centres for library services.
The major selling point, however, is that Higgins is just a five-minute drive from the best nature reserve and lookout in Canberra. Few people know about Shepherds Lookout, a stunning view of where the Murrumbidgee River meets the Molonglo, and you feel like you’re miles from suburbia. All you hear are the resident black cockatoos and the faint ripple of the river flowing far below.
A brand new walking trail has recently been built from Shepherds Lookout, which has more stunning vistas and a scenic stroll to historic Strathnairn Homestead, where you can grab a wood-fired pizza and coffee at the homey Stepping Stone cafe. This old
art studios, is timeless and a rarity in highly-developed Canberra.
To give you an idea of buyer interest, 484 people were seriously interested in Higgins sale listings in the past month. According to realestate.com 12 houses were up for sale in the past month and 29 have been sold in the past 12 months. The median time on the market is 58 days.
Higgins should seriously be considered by homeowners and investors for its large blocks and opportunities to renovate and extend older properties, along with value for money.
Higgins is also a convenient stone’s throw to Belconnen and the City, not to mention public schools that are within walking distance. What’s not to like?
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AUCTION Sat 19/10/2024, 10am on site
VIEWING Sat 12/10/2024, 10.30-11am Sun 13/10/2024, 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
Countdown is on, Auction next week
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.
23 Batman Street, Braddon
$1,830,000 Maloneys
49 Dorrit Black Crescent, Lyneham $1,675,000 Ray White
5 Lindwall Place, Nicholls
5 Custance Street, Farrer
$1,575,000 Hive
$1,550,000 Independent
44 Blamey Crescent, Campbell $1,428,000 Hive
13 Banfi eld Street, Downer
3 Cole Street, Downer
6 Prell Place, Hackett
$1,200,000 LJ Hooker
$1,180,000 Home by Holly
$1,175,000 LJ Hooker 10 Bolden Place, Kambah $1,150,000 Belle Property
10 Arid Place, Palmerston
$1,100,000 Ray White 27 Sherbrooke Street, Ainslie $1,060,000 Ray White
30 Patrick White Circuit, Franklin $1,042,000 Stone
711/25 Edinburgh Avenue, City $510,000 Independent
13/143 Port Jackson Circuit, Phillip $490,000 Hayman Partners
111/51 Catalano Street, Wright $460,000 Belle Property
704/55 Dooring Street, Dickson $439,000 LJ Hooker
12/6 Maclaurin Crescent, Chifl ey $420,000 LJ Hooker
143/64 College Street, Belconnen $400,000 Belle Property
33/2 Manning Clark Crescent, Franklin $375,000 Stone
104/148 Flemington Road, Harrison $350,000 Someday 28/22 Mowatt Street, Queanbeyan East $205,000 LJ Hooker
Data is provided by agents. Source: Realestate.com.au
37-45 Sea Acres Drive
Long Beach
Two stunning homes on picturesque 10,000m2 ... 2mins to the Beach!
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!
Van Der Stelt 0413 221 504
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1325 Old Bolaro Road
Valley Of Dreams!
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.
Auction
Thursday, 31st October at 1pm in LJ Hooker Malua Bay auction room
View By Appointment only
Agent Rob Routledge 0414 235 976 property.ljhooker.com.au/129gf8f
