21 November 2024

Help others this Christmas with the gift of presents

A Canberran is giving back by helping others through supporting the Kmart Wishing Tree Appealand as a volunteer with the Salvation Army.

A user of the appeal herself, Layla Arrow, 31, is a domestic violence survivor, mother of three and community volunteer.

Lee-Roy Arrow is now 9 and the twins, daughter and son Isabella and Riley Arrow-Devir, are 20 months old.

Ms Arrow said while Christmas was a special time, it could also be a vulnerable time for those who didn’t have much.

“While you might not want to ask for help, sometimes you have to, and that’s okay,” she said.

In a decades long annual tradition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently launched the appeal by placing the first unwrapped gift of this year’s appeal under the dedicated tree at Parliament House. Anyone wishing to support the appeal can drop

off an unwrapped gift at any Kmart store, make a financial contribution online or in-store, or purchase Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal Christmas products at Kmart until 24 December.

The gifts do not need to have been purchased from Kmart and must be unwrapped.

Ms Arrow said the appeal offered gifts, hampers and vouchers to struggling low-income households.

With her then 7-year-old son several years ago, Layla had to stop working. With the holiday season around the corner, she had to make sacrifices, making her unable to provide Christmas gifts for her son.

She turned to the appeal, and one of the gifts she was given for Lee-Roy was LEGO.

“It just lightens the load a little when you’re not coping financially. The expectations for Christmas these days are really high,” Ms Arrow said.

“When I was experiencing family violence, I wasn’t able to get anything, so this allowed me to have something special to open with my son and

start our day together on a positive note.

“I remember the joy it brought my son being able to build that with me because he was learning how to build LEGO - just the bonding, we were able to bond before we went out.

“Because they gave me a gift voucher that also allowed me to afford fuel to take him out to the Cotter (River) for a swim.

“That also allowed us the money to afford to buy breakfast and stuff. It just felt wonderful.”

That tradition continues to this day, with breakfast every year being waffles and ice cream.

For more information on the appeal, visit kmart.com.au/kmartwishingtree

Layla Arrow, 31, is giving back by helping others through her support of the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. Picture: Jordan Mirchevski

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Canberra’s own ‘Lord of the flies’

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If you think the flies are bad this season, consider the 90 million black soldier fly larvae living at Hume, doing great things for the environment.

Amongst the non-descript industrial buildings at Hume, sit nine shipping containers each containing 340 trays, with each tray holding 33,000 maggots. This is Goterra’s workforce, and they’ve just undergone a million-dollar upgrade to process more food waste.

This is world-first, ground-breaking stuff and it was born in Canberra. It’s entomology 101: fly larvae breaking down food waste, preventing it from going into landfill.

So, while we’re busy throwing out tonnes of leftovers, Goterra’s “soldiers” are processing up to 12,000 tonnes of food waste a year. These hard-working insects convert food waste into protein and fertiliser in just 12 days.

I spoke with Goterra founder Olympia Yarger about the recent million-dollar expansion at Hume.

“In the last few months, we’ve completed a million-dollar site upgrade at the Hume facility to be able to process more waste more efficiently and to process the off-take products on site,” Olympia said.

“The most impact we can have on the climate is diverting food waste from landfill because the process that we’ve done saves up to 97 per cent CO2 emissions compared to food sitting in landfill. We basically want to take all of the really hard-to-manage food waste.”

Goterra’s simple maggot-in-a-box concept is, surprisingly, a world-first. Woolworths and Coles are lining up to pay Goterra about $180 per tonne for their commercial food waste (competitive with the price of landfill).

“The great thing is that it aligns with is the ACT Government’s Circular Economy Strategy and Action Plan, which is putting pressure on businesses to put their food waste reduction plans in,” Olympia said.

Goterra is expanding at an amazing rate. What started as just a bucket in Olympia’s garage in 2016, is now seven production

sites across four states. Goterra is about to open a new site in Western Sydney to service Woolworths stores - the equivalent to 3,000 tonnes of food waste per year.

“We believe climate change is the crisis of our time,” Olympia said. “We exist to help solve it.”

In Australia, we waste 7.6 million tonnes a year. Most of it ends up in landfill, where it rots and produces methane (24 times the global warming potential of CO2 from your car exhaust). The cost of food waste, globally, is about $940 billion a year.

For more information, visit goterra.au

There are 90 million black soldier fly larvae living in Hume, breaking down food waste. Photo: Kerrie Brewer

Sky full of stars: Stromlo celebrates century

everything in the universe,” Mr Tucker said.

The Mount Stromlo Observatory has stood tall in Canberra for 100 years.

The observatory is described as a beacon of astronomical discovery, ranging from pioneering research to educating the next generation of astronomers. Explore its rich history, cutting-edge facilities, and ongoing scientific endeavours.

It is one of the oldest institutions and the first federal building in the ACT, opening 11 years after Canberra was founded.

Mt Stromlo is run by the Australian National University’s (ANU) Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

ANU astrophysicist and cosmologist, and Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics Fellow, Brad Tucker said the site was involved in two of the biggest discoveries about the universe in the past century – dark matter and dark energy.

“These two things make up about 95 per cent of

“(Astronomer professor) Ken Freeman at Mt Stromlo was one of the main people to prove that dark matter exists and (astronomer Professor) Brian Schmidt led a team that discovered dark energywhich won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011.”

Mr Tucker said these discoveries were just the tip of the iceberg.

“The first atlas of the sun came from Mt Stromlo in the 1920s. We measured the age and size of the universe first in the 1950s, and then again in the 80s, and now today,” he said.

“One of the oldest, or first stars created, was found in the 1950s.

“We broke our own record in the 2000s, then again a decade later.”

Mr Tucker said he believed community members were interested in astronomy because of Canberra’s still relatively dark skies.

“We can go out from our house and see plenty of stars and bits of the Milky Way,” he said.

“The desire to look up, enjoy, wonder, and be inspired by the awesomeness of the universe is something that most can relate to.

“And it is a very Canberra thing - if you go to Sydney or Melbourne, that connection to the universe is lost.”

The milestone has been celebrated throughout the year. The next event is a talk between Professor Schmidt and journalist Annabel Crabb on 25 November at ANU’s Llewellyn Hall. Bookings can be made at rsaa. anu.edu.au/news-events/events/mount-stromlo100-brian-schmidt-annabel-crabb.

An open day at the Weston Creek site is expected to run in 2025.

ANU astrophysicist and cosmologist Brad Tucker at the Mount Stromlo Observatory site. Picture supplied

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‘No two sides’: Ukrainian Ambassador provides comment

In response to the interview with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Australia, Alexey Pavlovsky, published in the 7 November edition of Canberra Weekly and online at CanberraDaily.com.au, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, was offered a right of reply and provided the following response:

“It is very disappointing that Canberra Weekly has provided a platform for the propaganda utterances of the Russian Ambassador which I will not reply to. The dictatorial regime that the Ambassador represents has

Publisher’s note

In the 7 November edition of Canberra Weekly and on CanberraDaily.com.au, we published an interview with the Russian Ambassador which focused on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

unilaterally killed thousands of Ukrainians, kidnapped 20,000 Ukrainian children, and fired more than 10,000 missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities and towns in the last month alone. There is a genocidal campaign and the Canberra Weekly has acted as its enabler. There are no two sides to the story between the murderer and the victim, and you have given voice to the murderer.”

Sincerely, Vasyl Myroshnychenko Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia

published more than 130 articles on the issue, including two exclusive interviews with the Ukrainian Ambassador and promoted fundraisers for the Ukrainian people.

The Ukrainian Ambassador was offered equal space for a right of reply but instead has provided us the brief statement published above.

The interview arose from a chance meeting I had with the Russian Ambassador in which I requested the interview because of my interest in world politics.

I drafted the questions, and I put them forward to the Ambassador in person.

Since the beginning of the conflict, Canberra Weekly and CanberraDaily.com.au have

The interview has received some criticism of which I understand the depth of feeling and reasoning. However, we must have the courage to stand for freedom of speech or it will be taken away from us.

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Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia. Photo: Kerrie Brewer

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Transport Canberra’s new ticketing system, MyWay+, will go live on buses and light rail from Wednesday 27 November.

Free transport was offered between September and November while the new MyWay+ hardware was installed on the bus fleet and the system was tested.

Ms Sturman said the new system provided journey planning, live service updates and convenient ticketing choices.

“The account also allows people to order a new MyWay+ travel card, view travel and transaction history and customise their real time journey notifications in the MyWay+ app,” she said.

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Transport Canberra executive group manager Judith Sturman said the free app was available from 14 November for Apple phone users, and in the coming days for Android phones on Google Play.

“In the meantime, the community is still able to create a MyWay+ account and attach a contactless payment method such as Mastercard or Visa,” she said.

“When the new ticketing system starts, passengers who do not wish to register for a MyWay+ account will be able to simply use their credit card, debit card, Apple or Google Pay on their mobile phone, or MyWay+ travel card, to tap on and off.

“The launch of the app and online portal follows several months of system and user testing as well as installation of MyWay+ equipment on buses and at bus and light rail platforms and interchanges.”

Ms Sturman said anyone who did not wish to use the app could still purchase physical cards or use a credit or debit card to tap on and off.

CW reported in May that the new smart ticketing system would be in place by the end of the year.

New equipment was installed across the Transport Canberra network and fleet, which included hardware like validators, driver consoles, and ticket vending machines at light rail stations and major interchanges.

The ACT Government signed a contract in February with technology company NEC Australia to design the system. The Canberra Liberals, however, have argued that the government announced a similar system seven years ago.

In August, CW further stated Canberrans could register their MyWay cards to transfer funds from their customer accounts onto the new system.

More than 200 people were recruited to user-test the new MyWay+ system for six weeks beginning in September.

They tested the web portal, mobile app, and new equipment on board buses and at light rail stops.

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Community-minded Canberrans celebrated at awards ceremony

A lifelong Canberran, Karen Schlage describes winning the People’s Choice Award in the 2024 Lifeline Canberra Spirit of Canberra Awards as “overwhelming”.

The Spirit of Canberra Awards celebrate, acknowledge and inspire positive change within the Canberra community, recognising the efforts that improve the social, economic, environmental, or cultural well-being of the community.

The inaugural event was previously run as the Women of Spirit Awards for almost 20 years.

Ms Schlage told CW she was overwhelmed and so grateful for the community’s support.

“I think it does say a lot for how emotional pregnancy loss is and how many people it has touched in the community,” she said.

She became a champion for families experiencing pregnancy complications and loss after losing her two babies, Charlie in 2018 and Sophia in 2019.

Through volunteering opportunities, her advocacy resulted in the opening of an early pregnancy unit at Centenary Hospital for Women and Children.

Ms Schlage also secured an election commitment from ACT Labor to provide a second early pregnancy unit at Northside Hospital and a promise to pilot a birth companion program in the ACT.

Another woman who won an award on the day and was inspired by her children was Carol Jennings.

She received the Spirit of Resilience Award, which celebrates those who have overcome adversity and are bettering their community using their experience.

Ms Jennings runs WaterWombats, an adapted swimming program that draws on Allied Health disciplines and aqua therapy.

The single parent lives with a disability, and her three children—a 9-year-old and 10-year-old twins— are all neurodivergent

“They love WaterWombats. They feel like they’re a cornerstone of what the program is, they’re mini

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“They help me approve the new instructors or the new therapists that join the team.”

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“I sort of sat there and thought, I can’t possibly be alone in this,” she said.

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Over the years I have had many dealings with ACT Transport Workers Union Secretary Klaus Pinkas and found him to be a straight shooter who cares for his members.

Whilst I am not normally in favour of sudden strikes, in the case of our bus drivers walking o the job last Friday to highlight the problems they face with assaults and bad behaviour on our buses, I am supportive. Sometimes you need to shock people and governments

into realising there is a real pressing problem that needs attending to.

It is not acceptable that drivers can have prawns thrown over them, be spat at and abused by brainless, o ensive brats (often brainless, o ensive adults too). Forty incidents of assaults a month on drivers in the ACT is 40 too many.

The local government needs to increase security by enhancing things like plastic guards to help protect drivers, but also by introducing some specialist transport police with powers of arrest to randomly patrol buses, especially on our worst routes. These transit police would have the power to arrest and also to stop the bus and physically throw o unruly passengers.

In the old days, school kids who misbehaved on buses would cop it once they got to school. Maybe this should happen again.

On a related note, I have been pleased to observe, in the course of

my court work, instances of ordinary members of the public coming to the aid of shopkeepers and workers in shopping centres who are being accosted and harassed by unruly kids. In a recent case in a suburban centre, four or five members of the public restrained two young shoplifters until police arrived. I have actually done this myself in the past as well as intervened to stop abusive behaviour on public transport in NSW and overseas. I’m probably a bit old for it these days.

Whilst in some circumstances it may be a bit risky, if bus commuters feel comfortable that they can intervene to assist a driver in distress, they should. My old footy mate Rohan once intervened to stop a young drunk of about 20 (he had half a bottle of rum with him) who was aggressively pestering an older guy of about 65 to stop at an ATM once the bus got to the Tuggeranong Town centre and give

him some money. The older guy was scared, the driver was not impressed (apparently the young bloke was a serial pest on that bus route ) and nor was Rohan.

Rohan butted in and restrained him, the driver stopped the bus somewhere near the Kambah ovals on the Parkway and Rohan escorted the young drunk (and his bottle) o the bus. Rohan then got back on and the bus continued south. Now, Rohan had a black belt 3rd dan in karate, so he could look after himself. I don’t recommend that for everyone, but if passengers band together to stand up to unruly passengers in support of the driver or other passengers being bullied, it can work wonders. So would a few transit police . . .

Our bus drivers do a great job in often di cult circumstances and like police and emergency service workers deserve our support. They don’t deserve to be assaulted and/ or abused.

Time to rethink stage 2B?

In his Fit the Bill column “Promising start to the new Assembly” (CW 14 November), Bill Stefaniak wrote “I wonder if stage 2B of the tram is one such (unworkable) policy he [Andrew Barr] will now be able to ditch if he feels that it should not be a priority as we simply can’t afford it. I hope he may still do that.”

If stage 2A of the tram is anything to go by, Barr should certainly forget about stage 2Bfor a few years, at least. The 1.7km of stage 2A was projected to cost $1.47 billion. Judging by the current rate of progress, the cost will easily blow out to $1.5 billion or more.

The 10 km stage 2B would include a new bridge across Lake Burley Griffin and tunnels along the approaches to Parliament House. New bridges would be needed over State Circle and Capital Circle. Massive roadworks would be necessary to level the median of Adelaide Avenue beneath the Kent Street overpass. More levelling would be needed under the Cotter Road overpass.

Then there’s the seemingly insurmountable problem of the deep concrete drains at the 3-way intersection of Yarra Glen, Yamba Drive, and Melrose Drive.

I can’t see this costing less than $5 billion, and it could cost a lot more.

- Douglas Mackenzie, Deakin

Appalling Russian article

I was appalled that the article Russian Ambassador Alexey

Pavlovsky discusses Ukraine, Western influence and Australia’s role in the ongoing conflict was published in Canberra Weekly, 7 November.

I understood that the Canberra Weekly aimed to write stories about local people, government, business, sport, issues and events. With coverage of topics of genuine interest to Canberra readers such as local and federal politics, wellbeing and fitness, gardening – and life! I do not see how Russian propaganda fits within these objectives.

I expect that Canberra Weekly will now interview the Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia, Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko, to give him the opportunity to counter the propaganda from the Russian ambassador.

I look forward to reading a Canberra Weekly article that details Mr Myroshnychenko’s reply.

- Susan N, Narrabundah

Porn and sex ed

A recent report shows that young children, usually male, are using violent online porn for their sex education. I keep thinking perhaps if so many fundamentalist Christian groups and far-right politicians had been more supportive of sane, reasonable and appropriate sex education for ALL children and young people rather than their loud and fanatical opposition to the idea, then perhaps this would not be such a sad and disturbing situation?

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Northside manages three Early Childhood Centres in the ACT, located in Dickson, Turner and Harrison. All Northside Centres operate under the National Quality Framework and are committed to supporting the early learning of young children through highquality, play-based educational programs and professional practices in a safe and enjoyable environment. Our centres work with children from six weeks old to school age and are open 51 weeks a year. Early Childhood Education can change lives. We know that giving children a love of learning, and supporting wellbeing at an early age can drastically improve the opportunities and life-long outcomes for every child – and in turn, the whole community.

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Christmas cash giveaway Win $1000 in cash

Simply spend $100 or more with SCOTT LEGGO and go in the draw to win $1000 cash. Available for all orders online or in-store from Monday 25 November to Monday 2 December. Shop their range to find all of your Christmas gifts in one week.

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Now is a fabulous time to support local small businesses—and you could win $1000 doing so! With FREE delivery Australia-wide, you can shop for interstate family and friends now too. Perhaps a jigsaw puzzle or two, an acrylic block, a book or go big with a thoughtful Canberra balloons artwork.

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Seears Workwear: Canberra’s trusted workwear experts

Since 2002, the father-son duo Pat and Shane Seears have been delivering exceptional service and top-quality products at Seears Workwear in Fyshwick. Known as the “oldest gang in the workwear industry in Canberra,” their locally-owned business o ers an impressive range of workwear, boots, and safety gear.

With their famous catchphrases “how’d ya know?” and “now ya know,” Seears has become a community favourite, priding themselves on personal service and customer satisfaction.

Visit Pat, Shane, and the team at 60 Barrier Street, Fyshwick, or online at seearsworkwear.com.au – your trusted workwear specialists!

SleepKeeper is an online Australian business supplying water-resistant pillow carriers and printed pillowcases, allowing you to take your favourite pillow wherever you may travel.

SleepKeeper carriers easily compact your pillow to a third of its original size, keeping it clean and protected. The attached handle easily slips onto your travel luggage or clips to a bag, leaving hands free to explore.

We have also created beautifully styled, 100% cotton pillowcases to help your pillow stand out, ensuring you never risk leaving it behind.

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Windows and doors are central to the character and comfort of your home, yet during the building process, they’re often chosen from generic designs. At Solace Creations, we provide tailored windows and doors that make your home cosier in winter, cooler in summer, and reduce energy costs, while creating your ideal aesthetic.

Building and renovations can be expensive. That’s why we’ve introduced the Builders Range — designed to offer luxury quality and impressive energy ratings at discounted prices. This range comes in stylish neutral colours and versatile opening styles. Visit our showroom to experience all of our ranges, or book a complimentary consultation where our design specialists can work with you to maximise the value of your windows and doors.

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have you heard?

GIVIT donation of the week: Television and Webcam

GIVIT is requesting the donation of broadcast equipment for the new meeting room of a community hepatitis organisation. They deliver a comprehensive range of services, from hepatitis education, training, advocacy and policy to preventative and referral services. In this new meeting room, they hold education sessions, meetings, forums and hepatitis workshops. They are requesting a TV with a webcam in the room so that they can offer their services online, making it more accessible to everyone. Generous Canberrans can donate quality second-hand items or fund the purchase of new items. 100% of your financial donation will be used to buy these resources. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search; Location State: ‘ACT’ and Suburb: ‘Turner ACT 2612’.

Boorowa Rotary Community Market

Join us on Saturday 23 November at Old Courthouse Park from 9am to 1pm (bump-in from 7:30am). Enjoy a BBQ by the Boorowa Australia Day Committee, live entertainment by Lou, and a variety of fun stalls. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event! Save the date for the December market on Saturday 21 December.

The Bold Bandanas

Relay for Life Team, The Bold Bandannas, are holding a stall at the Harmonie German Club on Sunday 1 December from 9am-1pm. There will be Christmas fare like puddings, hampers, and rum balls, plus preserves, lemon butter, crocheted hand towels, knitted coat hangers, and dress-up items for kids—perfect for gifts and stocking fillers! For further information, please contact Jan on 6231 0761.

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Tuggeranong Evening: Looking for an evening out, meet new friends and also to assist your community? Join us for dinner and to help raise money for disadvantaged children. Our next meeting (your choice of meal) is on 27 November at the Town Centre Vikings Club, 80 Athllon Drive, Greenway with a 6:30 for 7pm start. We will be entertained by ‘The Shiny Bums’. Please contact us: tuggeven@gmail.com

Gungahlin Day: Our next meeting is to be held at the Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club Nicholls on Wednesday 27 November. We meet from 11:30am, the cost is $35 for a 2-course lunch. We have the Tuesday Night Music Group joining us. Raffle tickets at the door and trading table available. If you are interested please text 0413 923 933 before 9pm, 24 November. Weston Creek: Our Christmas meeting will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Corinna St Woden on Tuesday 3 December. Commence at 11:30am, cost is $38 including a 2-course meal and will be followed by entertainment from Canberra’s own Shiny Bum Singers. Pls RSVP to Barbara on 0408 864 616 by Thursday 28 Nov. There will be trading tables selling books, home made treats as well as some small craft tables and a raffle. All View Club members and interested guests are welcome.

Return your bottles and cans for Rise Above

Did you know Rise Above are now registered to receive donations from the ACT Container Deposit Scheme? When you return your 10-cent bottles and cans to a recycling centre across Canberra, it is very easy to donate your credits to Rise Above. You can help Rise Above - Capital Region Cancer Relief to help local cancer patients and at the same time the planet. Now that’s a win/win. For deposit site locations go to: actcds.org.au/return-points Alternatively, tax-deductible donations can be made at riseabvecbr.org.au

Christmas Picnic and Dance

Come along and get into the festive spirit on Saturday 30 November at the Canberra Baptist Church Hall, Kingston. Bring your picnic basket and rug from 5:30pm, then enjoy live music by the Bush Capital Band and calling by the Monaro Folk Society Callers from 7 to 10pm. Wear something Christmassy, and don’t forget clean-soled shoes for dancing! Tickets are available at the door: $25 general, with discounts for members, students, and Canberra Weekly readers. Tea, coffee, and cordial provided. More info: Monaro Folk Society or call/text 0413 295 004.

ANBG Thursday Talks

On 28 November, Professor Peter Kanowski from ANU Fenner School of Environment will discuss the National Arboretum, 100 years in the making, and part of the original design for Canberra. Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette, 12:30 – 1:30pm (opposite ANBG Visitor Centre). Bookings desirable at trybooking.com/CTFXM. Gold coins, notes and EFTPOS donations are always welcome.

HYH submissions

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

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Your imagination misses you. Maybe offer it an invitation? A blank page, a fresh canvas, a lit stage ... This is a relationship worthy of quality attention, investment, gifts and more. When you spend on creativity, you are investing in your happiness and your higher self.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Every choice brings rewards. Plenty of money, time and energy will be spent this week, and not come back to you in a direct way. But consider the gains –experience, personal growth and connections. And there’s a bonus – hidden benefits sprinkled on your life unexpectedly over time.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 21)

BRAIN BUSTERS

1 Who served as prime minister of Australia from 1991 to 1996?

2 The stars on the flag of China appear on what colour background?

3 Which Australian won the men’s 2023 Billabong Pipeline Masters?

4 Braeburn, Jazz, Jonagold, Sundowner and Eve are all types of which fruit?

5 What is the most common English translation of the Fijian word, vinaka?

There are different ways to think about this week’s problem, but many around you will stick with their first reaction. Not you. You’ll seek other perspectives – step left, step right, zoom in, zoom out – all to reach the best vantage for seeing what’s wrong so you can solve the right problem.

CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22)

Become a mirror for what’s around you and you’ll always have something rich and meaningful to reflect. The more you notice –the nuances, the beauty, the struggles – the more you’ll have to share with others. These are all points of relatability that help you connect and grow together.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Focus isn’t always rigid concentration. Too much intensity may thwart your progress this week. Think about problems like a cat curls into the warmth of a sunlit window in a moment of restful, restorative illumination. Everything in its time. Enjoy the peace as much as the pounce.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

You can have what you want, so long as you want the cost of it, too. Price tags lie, as that little sticker couldn’t possibly fit all the nuance and quiet labor involved in the purchase. Experience will teach you more than analysis. You can succeed alone, but it will be much more fulfilling with others.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 23)

Ever the diplomat, you let people know where you stand without asking them to change their own boundaries. Your gracious, respectful input will set the tone for others. State your perception of situations (affirmatively, not argumentatively) and you will cause a change for the better.

SCORPIO (OCT. 24-NOV. 21)

Are you imposing an unrealistic expectation on the situation, or is your expectation unusual but within the realm of the possible? If you can meet the high standard you set, there’s maybe someone else who can, too. Keep looking. You’ll have fun with the search this week..

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

Let your wish list drive the week. Being clear on what you want makes life magical. It will open your mind to include a few wild asks. Stick to wishes that are your own instead of simply agreeing to what other people want from you or letting society impose upon you the things you “should” want.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Whether you move fast or slow matters much less than moving methodically as though on a staircase, each step connected in order. To jump around would be dangerous and unnecessary. Trust the architecture. Set your expectations to the comfort and stability of incremental change.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Even when you are knocked out of your normal routine, it’s a gift. The uprooting challenges you to rely on your senses to a greater degree and even on your extrasensory abilities. When making strong decisions, you gain confidence. Your attitude gets lighter, and your thinking gets brighter.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Mistakes were made, and that’s beautiful. Without them, there would be no reason to connect or improve. An incorrect assumption is at the heart of it. The remedy is asking better questions. Adjustments will be made to create a healthier and more suitable arrangement.

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Spring salads taste

Celebrate the fresh flavours of spring with these vibrant salad recipes from Salad for Days by Alice Zaslavsky.

Whether it’s the zesty calamari and shell pasta salad or the crisp, refreshing pea and broad bean salad with parmesan vinaigrette, Fresh, versatile, and bursting with colour, these dishes are perfect for the season.

Calamari and shell pasta salad

In this salad, parsley and garlic paste (PG) is the marinade and the dressing, the dual fuel that’s full of flav. You can eat this warm or cold – as more pasta or more salad. If you’d prefer to keep this plant-based, sub in cooked chickpeas or big white beans.

Serves 4-6

350 g fresh calamari, sliced into 5 mm (1/4 inch) rings

½ cup (85g) small capers, rinsed and drained

200g sugar plum cherry tomatoes, quartered

200g small shell pasta

Dressing

1 bunch parsley

Easy peasy spring salad with parmesan vinaigrette

ingredients

200g broad beans, podded

100g peas (frozen or fresh)

100g snow peas (mangetout), topped

100g sugar snap peas, topped

½ salad onion, finely sliced with the grain

100g snow pea sprouts

1 bunch watercress, about 100g, ends trimmed

1 garlic bulb (about 10 cloves), cloves separated and peeled Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 cup (250 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for splashing 1 teaspoon salt fl akes Lemon wedges (optional)

Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to the boil.

Meanwhile, make the PG dressing. Pick half a packed cup of the smaller parsley leaves and set aside for the garnish. Put the rest of the unpicked parsley bunch (stalks and all), garlic cloves, lemon zest and juice, olive oil and salt into a blender. Blitz to a verdant green paste and transfer to a mixing bowl.

¼ cup mint leaves, finely sliced

¼ cup parsley leaves, finely sliced

Parmesan vinaigrette

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1–2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil

25g parmesan cheese, finely grated

10g parmesan cheese, for pu ng

Fork together vinaigrette ingredients until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil and tumble the podded broad beans in, then bring back to the boil for 2–4 minutes, depending on their size, until no longer chalky through the middle. Scoop out into a bowl and reserve.

When the water is boiling, add the calamari and cook for 30 seconds, then scoop out, tap to drain and dump into the PG dressing, along with the capers and tomatoes. Wait until the water comes back to the boil, throw in the pasta shells and cook for 2 minutes less than suggested on the packet.

Drain and rinse, then toss onto a tray with a splash of extra olive oil and spread out in one layer to cool down quickly and dry out a bit. Swoosh o the tray into the PG dressing, along with the reserved parsley leaves, and toss everything together. Tumble onto a platter and serve with lemon wedges, if using, and some freshly cracked pepper.

Drop the peas into the boiling water and cook for 4 minutes – whether they’re fresh or frozen. Pop the snow peas and sugar snaps into a heatproof colander in the sink and pour the boiled water and peas over the top for an easy blanch.

Once the broad beans are cool enough to handle, squeeze the flesh out of the skins by finding the crack and pushing towards it. Set aside.

Give the vinaigrette a quick zhuzh to reincorporate and toss the greens through, then combine with the salad onion, snow pea sprouts, watercress, mint and parsley leaves just before serving, warm or at room temperature.

Grate a final pu of parmesan over and finish with cracked pepper.

Images and text from Salad for Days by Alice Zaslavsky, photography by Rochelle Eagle. Murdoch Books RRP $45.

One woman, one wheel, in a one-party state

GEORGIA CURRY

Entering North Korea is logistically challenging, but entering the communist state with a unicycle takes some negotiation, and somehow, Canberran Kelli Jackson got to cycle North Korea’s 14 car parks.

It’s an odd feat but still, it o cially makes Kelli the only Westerner to have unicycled in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (under the watchful eye of the dictatorship).

How Kelli came to be on one wheel in a one-party state is a rollicking ride.

After 20 years in the public service, Kelli quit her desk job to unicycle around the world – a fanciful dream with one catch, she didn’t know how to ride a unicycle.

Kelli settled on a unicycle because “nobody had ever done it” and besides, Kelli already had one (a gift that had sat in the back of her car for 10 years). She needed motivation and it came in

the form of ink.

“I said to a friend of mine, ‘What’s going to make me really commit to this trip?’ And he said, ‘Why don’t you get a tattoo with your leave date?’ So, I went and got my first ever tattoo, which is this massive half-leg tattoo of a unicycle and a date. As soon as I got that tattoo, it drove me to hurry up and learn.”

It took Kelli a year to master riding on one wheel and she did a trial run along the length of Taiwan to test her fitness. In Taiwan, Kelli rode solo for 10 days covering about 450 kilometres.

It was a hard slog and afterwards, Kelli wondered how she’d ever cycle around the world for three-and-a-half years. She received some sound advice from her mentor, Australian adventurer Lucy Barnard, who had walked 30,000km from the southernmost point of South America to the northern tip of Alaska.

“She said, it’s your adventure, you can change it

however you want,” Kelli said.

After a quick Google of flat places with no wind, South Korea popped up. One thing led to another, and North Korea was added to the itinerary.

But four days before Kelli flew into North Korea, the travel agency told her that her permit for a unicycle had been revoked. After Kelli pleaded her case, they compromised - she was only allowed to ride in car parks.

And that, dear reader, is how Kelli came to ride all 14 car parks of North Korea - and into the history books

Canberra woman Kelli Jackson is the only Westerner to have unicycled in North Korea.

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Booktalk

This week, Jeff Popple recommends three Australian books to put under the tree this Christmas. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

River Song by Di Morrissey

Macmillan, $39.99

Fans of legendary Australian author Di Morrissey will appreciate a copy of her latest book for this Christmas this year. River Song is Morrissey’s 30th novel and is primarily set in the gorgeous Manning Valley. The arrival of a well-known New York composer brings a touch of glamour to the small town of Fig Tree River and gives four female friends in the local musical theatre a chance to shine. The joint purchase of a winning lottery ticket adds further hope and excitement but also results in unwanted dilemmas and disasters. Another enjoyable novel from the always reliable Di Morrissey.

A Country Farm Christmas by Pamela Cook, Penelope Janu, Lily Malone and Stella Quinn HQ, $32.99

Lovers of rural romance will greatly enjoy A Country Farm Christmas. Featuring stories from four of Australia’s leading writers, Pamela Cook, Penelope Janu, Lily Malone and Stella Quinn, it is a Christmas feast of romance. The stories traverse Australia, from Queensland to New South Wales to southern Western Australia, and all feature a Christmas deadline. The scenarios and the ages of the central characters vary across the stories, but all feature the same appreciation for rural living and a love of life. Vivid descriptions mix with interesting country characters and heartwarming conclusions to produce a delightful Christmas present for romance readers.

“CELEBRATING 25 YEARS”

Join us for a program packed with events, performances, art, sport, discussions and workshops for the whole community, celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of people and culture here in the ACT.

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The Valley by Chris Hammer

Allen & Unwin, $34.99

Finally, offering something a little darker is the latest slice of outback noir by Chris Hammer. The Valley is Hammer’s seventh novel and brings back his popular detective pairing of Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan. This time they are called in to investigate the death of a controversial entrepreneur in a remote mountain valley not far from Canberra. Despite the peaceful surroundings, they soon find themselves contending with a range of potential suspects, including cowboy lawyers, conmen and bullion thieves. Also, Nell discovers a disturbing personal connection to the victim. Well-written and powerful, The Valley confirms Hammer’s place as a master of bush crime.

Canberra Weekly competition winners!

The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are:

Product of the Year: E. Armitage, Googong

Memory: G. Young, Nicholls; N. Bolton, Kambah; S. Zuckerman, Giralang; R. Baxter, Ngunnawal, A. Griffiths, Evatt

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Gladiator II (M)

Sixteen years after the events of Gladiator (2000), Lucius (Paul Mescal) lives with his wife in Numidia. Soon, soldiers led by General Marcus Acacius (Pedro Pascal) capture the city for the glory of Rome. Once sent to Rome, Lucius is bought by the scheming Macrinus (Denzel Washington) to become one of his gladiators!

The sword-and-sandal blockbuster became a Hollywood staple with The Ten Commandments (1956), Ben-Hur (1959) and Spartacus (1960); a low-status muscle-bound protagonist would lead a sprawling, rousing adventure against great odds in a historical epic set in the Greco-Roman antiquity. Amidst comic book heroes, space opera and fantasy adventures, Gladiator struck a chord with audiences, making Russell Crowe an A-lister and ensuring the ongoing

strength of the genre.

After 20 years and many drafts looking at resurrecting the character of Maximus, Gladiator II instead chooses to go the way of the legacy sequel, being a quasi-remake. Following the adage of repeating what worked before, Mescal’s character is again a soldier turned gladiator who must work to free Rome from the leadership of yet another maniac. While Washington gives a fun, scenery-chewing performance, and the battles have levelled up in terms of spectacle, the entire exercise is a retread of what has come before. The movie also undermines itself by interspersing archival footage of the original throughout, reminding us of how great the first movie was and how Russell Crowe was THE Gladiator.

Verdict: A good-looking, action-packed but overstuffed retread. Fans of the original may either appreciate it or be disappointed by it.

- Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

Viewed at Dendy Cinemas

Film legend Denzel Washington stars as Macrinus.

Game of Thrones and The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal plays General Marcus Acacius.

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23-24

NOV

Open Gardens

Canberra Teachers' Rest and Dhulwa

Teachers’ Rest is a cottage style garden surrounding the house, featuring roses on beds, walls and trellises, plus many perennials, shrubs and small trees. Stonework lined paths in tree shade at Dhulwa link a series of sanctuaries with varied shrubs and groundcovers. Mature native plantings at the front attract native birds. Free for members, $10 entry for those 18+

Teachers Rest at 5 Macedon Cr, Palmerston. Dhulwa at 5 Boyce Place, Chifley, 10am-4pm; opengardenscanberra.org.au

30 NOV

Geek Markets: Geek Markets: Xmas Edition

Geek the halls with Geek Markets: Xmas Edition! Join us for a festive pop culture extravaganza featuring handmade items, comics, action figures, movie merchandise, and more. Find the perfect geeky gift or treat yourself, while enjoying everything you love about Geek Markets. Bring the whole family for a fun, festive day!

Exhibition Park, Canberra, 30 November, 9am-5pm; geekmarkets.com.au

30 NOV

Mendelssohn’s Elijah

Canberra Choral Society presents Elijah, Felix Mendelssohn's Biblical masterpiece, conducted by Brett Weymark OAM. Starring acclaimed operatic bass Teddy Tahu Rhodes as Elijah and National Opera in Canberra soloists soprano Sonia Anfiloff, mezzo soprano Christina Wilson and tenor Damian Arnold. They will perform alongside a mass choir of 170 singers from CCS and the Canberra community, and a 42-piece orchestra. Book via Ticketek.

Llewellyn Hall, Saturday 30 November; canberrachoralsociety.org

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NOV DEC

Eurydice

Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love.

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, previews 20-23 November, show 27 November-14 December; sites. google.com/lexisekuless.com/milltheatre-at-dairy-road

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DEC

2024 Canberra Plant Lover's Fair

Whether you’re looking at getting into plants or the proud owner of your own indoor jungle, the Plant Lover’s Fair is for you. Bring a plant to the plant swap, meet local plant-related businesses and shop their wares, connect with other plant lovers, and have plant-related fun! The event is run by volunteers.

Holt Neighbourhood Hall, 1 December 11am-3pm

Find more listings at canberradaily.com.au

Rede ne Neutral:

Embrace Ear y T es:

Shopping for summer sandals is the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe with versatile yet eye-catching styles. Time to switch out the standard black and tan shoes for earthy tones with intricate finishes that bring a fresh, stylish edge to your look. Go for designs with a slight twist – think toe detailing and stud designs with thick straps and even textured material. These subtle yet distinct details can e ortlessly elevate your outfits while maintaining the versatility of neutral colours. Whether pairing them with flowy dresses, tailored shorts, or casual denim, a fresh pair of standout sandals will keep your summer style on point.

Sparks Leather Sandals, Back Leather$129.99 | Atmos & Here

Fisherman Sandal Olive

Asymmetric Suede Sandals Beige $105.00 | Zara

Cora Toe Ring Sandal, Chocolate $199.99 | Trenery

health & wellbeing

Navigating disagreements: How to engage in respectful conversations and avoid arguments

CO N T R IBU VIVIENNE LEWIS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AT UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA

Disagreements are a natural part of life, whether with friends, family, or even strangers. While it can be tricky to engage with those who hold di erent views, handling these situations with patience, openness, and respect is key. By encouraging healthy conversation, we can express our opinions without creating unnecessary tension or conflict. Let’s look at some

common disagreements and how to handle them.

One area where disagreements often arise is in political discussions. Conversations about candidates, policies, or social issues can quickly heat up, especially when emotions get involved. For example, imagine you’re at a family gathering, and a relative is a strong supporter of a political figure you don’t agree with. Instead of jumping into a heated argument or trying to convince them they’re wrong, take a step back and ask open-ended questions. Phrases like “What makes you feel that way?” or “Can you explain why you support this?” can turn the conversation from a confrontation into a more understanding exchange. Even if you still don’t see eye to eye, both sides can walk away with a better

understanding of where the other person is coming from, making the discussion more respectful.

Disagreements also often pop up in personal relationships, such as with close friends or a partner. When making decisions, whether it’s planning a holiday, dealing with a big life change, or choosing what to have for dinner, it’s easy to think the other person is wrong. However, everyone’s opinions are shaped by their own experiences and values, and we need to respect this. So instead of focusing on proving you’re right, try listening actively.Even in casual, day-to-day chats, like debating the best way to spend the weekend or what’s the best type of food, disagreements can be small but still provide an opportunity for respectful communication. Rather than

letting small di erences escalate into an argument, approach them with a bit of humour or curiosity. Asking questions like “What do you like about that?” or “Why do you prefer that?” can keep the conversation light and fun. These moments can remind us that it’s the variety in opinions that make our interactions more interesting.

At the end of the day, the key to navigating disagreements is to avoid turning them into arguments and instead focus on understanding. You don’t need to “win” or convince others they’re wrong to have a meaningful chat. The goal is to listen patiently, stay open-minded, and respect the other person’s view. By approaching di erences with empathy and curiosity, you can maintain strong relationships and turn disagreements into opportunities for learning and growth, without the need to argue.

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For many people, excessive sweating can be challenging to manage, a ecting daily comfort and confidence. Dr Wen-Shan Sung, Medical Director at Canberra Sweat Clinic by The R Clinic, understands how significantly this condition can impact quality of life.

Throughout his years in practice, Dr Sung has seen that for some patients, common options like deodorants and sprays may not provide su cient relief. Traditional anti-sweat treatments have been available for managing underarm sweating, but these generally provide short-term relief, often requiring repeat treatments every four to six months. This can lead individuals to seek out longer-lasting alternatives to better manage their condition.

To address this, Canberra Sweat Clinic o ers miraDry, a non-invasive, energy-based treatment designed to reduce underarm sweat and odour glands. miraDry uses controlled thermal energy to target and reduce these glands, potentially providing lasting results with fewer follow-up treatments. Many patients find that miraDry supports greater comfort and confidence in their daily lives.

Understanding excessive sweating

Sweating is a natural body function essential for temperature regulation. However, for those with

hyperhidrosis, the sweat glands are often overactive, leading to higher-than-necessary sweat production.

How miraDry can help

miraDry o ers a non-invasive alternative for people seeking to manage excessive sweating. Using focused thermal energy, miraDry targets underarm sweat and odour glands, helping to reduce sweat production. This approach may provide longer-term e ects, which can be a preferred option for those looking for more than temporary relief from sweating concerns.

What to expect during treatment

The miraDry procedure is straightforward. The underarm area is measured, and a local anaesthetic is used to ensure comfort. The miraDry device then gently delivers controlled thermal energy to the treatment area. This typically takes about two hours, with minimal discomfort and slight swelling for a few days afterwards. Patients may see noticeable improvements after treatment, although individual results vary.

Who might consider miraDry?

For those whose lives are impacted

by excessive sweating, especially when standard solutions like deodorants and sprays aren’t su cient, miraDry may be an option worth exploring. It is especially suited to those who prefer a non-surgical approach to managing underarm sweat.

To learn more and see if miraDry is right for you, consider scheduling a consultation with Dr Sung and the team at Canberra Sweat Clinic. Visit canberrasweatclinic.com.au or call (02) 5119 3898 for more information.

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Wallaroo’s woolly yoga

A third-generation Persian goat farmer is adding a little zen to a rural property at Wallaroo, introducing farm yoga to the herd.

Babak – or just Bob – runs Babylon Farm (named after an ancient Middle Eastern city) where he and his wife offer cheese-making, soapmaking, beekeeping, goat milking and now, farm yoga.

Bob’s grandfather was a shepherd in Iran for 70 years and I’m quite certain that downward dog didn’t enter his daily chores.

“The animals are really playful,” Bob said, “The first yoga class booked out and the weather was great.”

Yoga instructor Melanie Collins from MMM Wellness usually conducts yoga classes in suburban Gold Creek but every now and then she ventures out to the country.

“At MMM Wellness, I like to offer my tribe opportunities to do something different, break out of

their comfort zone, take time out for themselves and connect to others,” Melanie said. “Farm Yoga is a perfect example of that.”

About 14 two-legged yoga participants joined in the first class last month, while a mob of four-legged participants (sheep, lambs and goats) mindfully grazed alongside the yoga mats.

“Connecting to nature by being in the fresh air and feeling the earth underneath, moving our bodies and bringing out our playfulness with the animals all contribute to reducing stress, improving wellbeing and increasing energy levels,” Melanie said.

When the goats aren’t stretching, they’re being milked.

The short-eared goats are a Middle Eastern breed called Anglo-Nubian and, appropriately, are given Middle Eastern names such as “Soraya” (meaning star cluster) and “Farah” (meaning joy and happiness).

For such short-statured goats, the Anglo-Nubians produce a massive six litres of milk a day. Bob also has Nigerian goats, which only

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Farm yoga classes are being held at Babylon Farm at Wallaroo.

provide a third of Nubian’s milk but are far more affectionate.

“The Nigerian goat is very playful and manageable, but Nubians are very vocal. They are sometimes whinging and calling loudly but they are both very beautiful,” Bob said. “The Nigerian goats don’t have that much milk, but they are very friendly. They have a different quality of milk, a bit sweet and fat and more protein.”

There are pros and cons that come with owning goats - Bob never has to mow the grass, but goats are incredibly fussy eaters.

“They are really picky sometimes so when you give them a piece of hay, if the piece of hay is just on the ground and it has a bit of smell of poo or pee, they don’t touch it at all,” Bob said. “But they’re very social and sometimes they’re annoyingly social. For example, at the time of

the day that they notice the milking, they start calling us loudly. We need to make time to go and start milking and they know who is first, who is second, who is third. They know the hierarchy.”

Bob also sells goats to other properties as pets because they’re great company. Almost like a pet dog but with a side of milk and cheese.

“They need to be free, they’re playful and they suit themselves,” Bob said. “But they hate water - even a spot of rain, they hate. We have a proper set-up for the shelter, so each time there’s a spot of rain they just jump in.

Sometimes the big one, the bully, stays in and doesn’t let anyone come in so we have to create another shelter so there’s enough space for all of them.”

For farm yoga, visit babylonfarm.com.au or find Babylon Farm on Facebook.

Cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20 per cent

Running, cycling or swimming – if you regularly exercise, you’re well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research from the University of South Australia (UniSA) finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce your risk of death from any cause by 11-17 per cent.

Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the study found that for every one-metabolic equivalent (MET) increase in cardiorespiratory fitness – the amount of energy used for quiet sitting – a person can reduce their risk of death by 11-17 per cent, and specifically, their risk of heart

disease by 18 per cent.

Comprising 26 systematic reviews with meta-analysis representing more than 20.9 million observations from 199 unique cohort studies, it is the first study to collate all the scientific evidence that looked at the prospective link between cardiorespiratory fitness and health outcomes among adults.

Senior author, UniSA’s Professor Grant Tomkinson, says that cardiorespiratory fitness is probably the most important type of fitness for good health.

“Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is your ability to perform physical

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activity for a long period of time, like running, cycling, and swimming,” Prof Tomkinson says.

“In this study, we found prolonged cardiorespiratory fitness is strongly and consistently associated with all types of premature death and incident disease – spanning heart failure, depression, diabetes, dementia and even cancer.

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linking CRF to numerous health outcomes and found that those with low levels of CRF are far more likely to die early or develop chronic conditions like heart disease later in life.

“Specifically, we found that every one-MET increase in CRF, which is the amount of energy used when sitting quietly, reduced the risk of early death from any cause and heart failure by 11–17 per cent

and 18 per cent, respectively.

“For most people, a one-MET increase in CRF can be achieved through a regular aerobic exercise program.

“The message is quite simple: if you do a lot of “huff and puff” exercise, then your risk of dying early or developing diseases in the future is reduced. If you avoid exercise, your health may suffer.”

Chronic health conditions are an ongoing cause of poor health, disability, and premature death. In Australia, an estimated 11.6 million people (47 per cent) have chronic and debilitating health conditions, which contribute to two-thirds of the burden of disease.

Lead author from the Public Health Agency of Canada and Adjunct Professor at UniSA, Dr Justin Lang, says the study delivers a strong message for public health that cardiorespiratory fitness is an important marker of health status.

“Clearly, cardiorespiratory

fitness is an important factor for good health. If you are already exercising, this is good news; but if you know you need to up your fitness and movement, then this is a timely reminder,” Dr Lang says.

“People can make meaningful improvements through additional moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, at least 150 minutes a week. And as they improve their fitness, their risk of death and disease will decline.

“But the onus for improvement should not just sit with the individual, it should also be routinely assessed in clinical and public health practice, so that we can support people to improve their health outcomes.

“Through regular assessment, clinicians and exercise professionals could better identify adults at greater risk of early death and initiate exercise programs aimed at increasing CRF through regular physical activity.”

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