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THE Canberra Business Club, a major donor to the October ACT election, has breached the Territory’s Electoral Act by lodging its third party financial disclosure particulars almost three months after the February 12 deadline. CBC’s return, signed by its president, local businessman Jim Murphy, shows that it spent $72,836.50 on three subsequently unsuccessful candidates.

The CBC was formerly known as the 250 Club, a Liberal Party fundraising arm, but publicly fell out with the party and decided to support individual candidates sympathetic to its business agenda.

At the election, the CBC supported no Liberals, but financially aided three candidates by paying for advertisements it placed with local television stations on their behalf.

They were independent, media personality (and “CityNews” columnist) Mark Parton, as well as Community Alliance Party candidates Val Jeffrey and Norvan Vogt – none of whom were elected.

“CityNews” had sought clarification from Elections ACT and Mr Murphy, himself a former Liberal Party heavyweight, some weeks ago as to why the CBC had, at that stage, failed to provide a third party financial disclosure as required under the Electoral Act. The ACT Electoral Commissioner Phil Green con- Jim Murphy… not firmed at the time that returning calls.

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JORIAN GARDNER gets a look at the overdue election return of the Canberra Business Club.

he was “seeking compliance” from the CBC. “CityNews” made five unanswered calls and left messages to Mr Murphy over a week to discuss the matter. The CBC has subsequently filed the relevant disclosure forms.

The paper has continued to call Mr Murphy’s office and mobile phone without success. We have also faxed him a list of questions in relation to the CBC. A week later, at the time of going to press, Mr Murphy has not responded.

The CBC’s publicly available third party return shows that Motto Media received a cheque for $72,836.50 from the CBC for candidates as listed: Mr Parton, $23,487.72, Mr Jeffrey $22,727.27 and Mr Vogt $20,000. This totals $66,214.99. The balance is, presumably, the agency’s fee.

Mr Vogt, an experienced local campaigner, told “CityNews” that the CBC paid for advertising and other material in his campaign, but was unaware of the actual figure.

“The CBC ran their own show, rather unfortunately – they kept their cards pretty close to their chest,” Mr Vogt said.

“When I went in [to Elections ACT] they asked if I had a receipt for [listing on] the return or something like that [for advertising] and I said I didn’t, so presumed it would come up on the CBC return. It was the first time I had done that kind of stuff. Other than that, I didn’t really ask and the electoral commission didn’t say anything more – I haven’t heard from them since then. I filled

out the forms to the best of my ability.”

The CBC return also lists names of the club’s members and their membership fees.

They are: Peter Fairburn ($2000, over 24 months); Brian Jones ($2000, 24 months); Paul Donaghue ($3000, 36 months); former Chief Minister Kate Carnell ($2000, 24 months); chairman Jim Murphy ($6700, 36 months); Ian O’Connor ($2000, 24 months); Doug Edwards ($3000, 36 months); former Liberal MLA Lou Westende ($2000, 24 months); Karen Rush ($1000, 12 months); Dominic De Marco ($2000, 36 months); Col Alexander ($2000, 24 months) and the late Russell Parkes, ($2000, 24 months).

Meanwhile, Mr Parton’s return showed that, in a single donation, he had received $3000 from local businessman Josip Zivko’s Consolidated Builders Limited. However, the company’s third party return showed the donation as $4000. Having had the discrepancy drawn to his attention by “CityNews”, Mr Parton has subsequently amended his return.

Commissioner Green has confirmed to “CityNews” that Elections ACT is seeking compliance and clarification from some individual candidates on their financial arrangements.

“We are currently looking into a number of matters relating to the 2008 ACT election including some third parties who we are aware of who have not lodged financial disclosure forms by the due date,” Mr Green said. “We watch these things quite closely.”

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Birthday takes the cake MERICI College old girl Ann Cleary, principal Catherine Rey and third-generation student Lauren Morrison cut the cake celebrating the Braddon school’s 50th anniversary as Canberra’s first Catholic all-girls’ school. The celebrations included a ‘50s dance-off with Canberra FM’s Scotty and Nige; a soccer challenge; a donation to the SouthCare helicopter rescue service, and “Remember When”, a panel discussion on the changing role of women over the last 50 years.

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IT’S hard being a Green. It’s great being an idealist. It’s hard to make compromises. And it is so much more difficult when it is time to make hard decisions within a political context. With four Greens in the ACT Assembly the decisions that they make are now much more important and carry much more responsibility.

What should a Green Member do when climate-change reductions comes into direct conflict with animal welfare?

Elected Greens are expected to do all they can to reduce greenhouse gases. After all, these gases are one of the key causes for the biggest environmental disaster facing us since the time of the dinosaurs. The general consensus amongst Green voters is that climate change is something that the major parties have not taken seriously enough and a high proportion of voters in the ACT sent a clear message about such issues by voting Green at the recent election.

However, in the ACT it seems that the Greens are now putting animal welfare ahead of climate change.

The British Government have adopted a National Food Policy that goes beyond nutrients to take into account all aspects of food. “Food Matters” includes agriculture, employment, health, food safety, food security and impact on the environment.

The report identifies that “around 18 per cent of all emissions are related to food production and consumption. Nearly half of these come from farms”. Most of the

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At a time when the ACT Greens are in the process of attempting to shut down caged egg production at Parkwood in Belconnen the report states “evidence currently available, suggests that, on a kilogram of product basis intensive poultry production is less GHG-intensive than organic or freerange.” Gosh, it’s hard being Green!

So what is more important – caged egg production or climate change?

A major influence on the Green party is from animal liberation and from vegans and vegetarians who do not get much joy from the major parties. These groups have recently being using the climate change crisis as a persuasive method to move people away from eating meat towards a vegetarian diet. The real difficulty is that the area of food policy crosses agriculture, production, preparation, consumption and waste.

Food issues are extraordinarily complex.

The UK report has not just relied on one piece of research, but has drawn on the extensive evidence available at this time.

In the ACT, the Greens are pushing the government to minimise emissions and to

set zero as our emissions target. Environment Minister Simon Corbell has responded, telling ABC radio: “It should be the vision for which we all strive to achieve and it will help inform the development of the Government’s policies to tackle climate change in the coming months and years ahead.”

Greens’ MLA Caroline Le Couteur responded by suggesting that the approach is just aspirational without appropriate timelines and funding. “We think that’s a good program, but it needs to be more than just a website,” she said.

She also called for a ban on the installation of electric hot water systems as one way to help reach the target. It seems like a good idea on the surface – although there are many positive applications of electric hot water systems such as the “zip-boil” systems that are used throughout the ACT Assembly members’ offices for making tea and coffee.

Most political decisions are simply not straight forward and require choices based on priorities. So the question should be what is the priority – climate change or an anthropomorphic approach to chickens?

However, this is politics so it is more likely that they will just dispute the evidence.

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IT may seem like an unusual hobby for a thirtysomething management consultant, but playing air guitar took April Mack all the way to Darwin and won her local fame.

April, who plays air guitar “because I can’t play a real guitar”, says that after winning the ACT air guitar championships in 2007, she was surprised by the positive response from family, friends and colleagues.

“I think most people play at home: the more I got out there and did it, the more people told me that they do it, too.

“I was working for Deloitte’s at the time, and they loved it: I ended up performing at their annual consultants’ conference, and in the end we had consultants from all around Australia up on stage with me.”

April won a trip to Darwin to compete in the 2007 finals. She encourages Canberrans to enter this year’s championships.

The ACT qualifying heats are set for Thursday, May 28; Thursday, June 4; and Thursday, June 11 at the Canberra Irish Club.

And this year the Australia and NZ grand final will take place in the ACT: the best air guitarists will have their playoff on Saturday, June 13, again at the Irish Club.

Prizes include a trip for one to Europe, including airfares and accommodation, to attend and compete in the World Championships in Finland in August.

April, who performed under the name Miss Spent Youth, says that preparation is very important. “A costume’s a necessity – mine involved a schoolgirl uniform – as is a stage name.

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Outgoing ACT air guitar champion Miss Spent Youth (April Mack) struts her stuff… “A lot of courage and preparation, wanting to have fun and not caring what anybody thinks about it is also important!”

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Competition co-ordinator Ronnie Riffless says that Canberrans are always strong competitors, and he was looking forward to holding the grand final in the ACT. “It’s the first time the final’s been held in the ACT, and it’s going to be unreal,” he says.

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The legacy of that apology IT was tremendously gratifying to hear Tom Calma, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Race Discrimination Commissioner, report recently that real progress had been made since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s national apology in early 2008.

In fact, I sometimes wonder whether that grand gesture – and the follow-up work by Minister Jenny Macklin – might not be seen in retrospect as Kevin Rudd’s principal legacy to the nation.

After all, the rest of the government agenda – from rebuilding the education and public health systems, to climate change, to refocusing the defence posture – was pretty much forced on to him by the previous government’s inaction. And the global recession took care of the rest.

The apology was expected of him, but the manner of its creation and delivery was all his own… and it was far more powerful than anyone expected.

Over lunch one day, he told me how he had struggled with the speech on the weekend before it had to be delivered on the Monday; how he sought inspiration in prayer privately and in Church but didn’t really find a way into it until he visited with an old Aboriginal woman in Canberra – a member of the stolen generation – and listened for hours while she told him her story.

When he got back to the Lodge he took up his pen and wrote longhand on prime ministerial letterhead well into the night. In fact, he was still putting the finishing touches to it in the minutes leading up to his appointment with destiny in the parliament. The result was very powerful.

Not long afterwards, I was at BHP Billiton’s mining operation at Mount Newman and learned that the management team had travelled 60kms that morning to an Aboriginal settlement on their lease to share the moment with the 260 people there. They had rigged up a satel-

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By Robert Macklin lite dish to get the telecast; and way out there in Spinifex country under a tarpaulin for shade tough old miners cried and shook hands with Aboriginal elders in a similar condition. Then they had a cup of tea together.

Since then, Jenny Macklin has been unceasing in her efforts and genuine progress seems to be on the way. But in government there’s been a curious spin-off – where once senior ministers began all their speeches by acknowledging the tribal people of the area – and paying tribute to the Aboriginal custodians – the practice seems to have been quietly dropped.

I think this is a good thing. It always seemed very forced and contrived. Tribal groupings have long since been shattered. And the Aboriginal people were no more the “custodians” of the land than the rest of us ignoramuses have been these last 220 years. In fact, recent research indicates that Aboriginal forest burning was the main contributor to transforming the continent’s interior into a desert. And unquestionably they helped send the native megafauna to extinction.

The Aboriginal people might have unique and wonderful qualities in art and athletics; but their knowledge of climatology was very limited; their culture divided the sexes; and their Dreamtime religion was no more sensible than Christianity or the rest of them.

The differences between us are at the very margins of the margins. For the truth is that “race” is a worn-out concept to divide and categorise us – there is only one: the human race.

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WHEN the ACT Budget was handed down on May 5, the ACT Government expected to accrue operating deficits of more than $1 billion over the five years to mid 2013, with a balanced budget out of sight until 2015.

The Federal Budget has changed all that with a $152 million hole in Canberra’s bottom line due to reduced GST revenue.

This makes our local Government’s commitment to a long-term plan for managing the economy crucial to our economic well being. Such a plan must also include a tax reform agenda.

There has been too much reliance for tax revenue on a narrow revenue base – the property sector (which this year provided half the Territory’s revenue in taxes) and Australian government grants (mainly from GST). But now GST revenue has already cut the Budget and the property sector is suffering along with the rest of Australian business in this global economic crisis.

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There’s a spectacular coastline, world heritage listed rainforest, an exciting city centre, theme parks, shopping, restaurants and year-round events.

And now, with Virgin Blue offering direct flights between Canberra and Gold Coast Airport, it’s just over an hour away – quicker than driving to the south coast!

The Gold Coast is a genuinely interesting city with friendly people and excellent weather; this means travellers freely enjoy all the city sights and experiences. Many shops, restaurants and attractions are open late into the night, so there is always something to do.

Families, couples and business travellers can all have a great time with attractions including some of the world’s tallest and fastest thrill rides, encounters with koalas, kangaroos and wildlife, tours to the rainforest and exciting events. Everyone is kept busy doing things they enjoy at Gold Coast theme parks, wildlife sanctuaries, cruises, stage shows, events and shopping centres.

Accommodation is more than just a place to stay; it will be a memorable feature of any holiday. There are a plethora of options, from the Mantra Legends or Gold Coast International, through to the Watermark Hotel & Spa or the luxurious Sheraton Mirage.

The city is celebrated as one of Australia’s best shopping destinations, with everything from late-night shopping, new retail precincts, major shopping centres and boutiques.

Fashion is a big part of life on the Gold Coast and international names such as Cartier, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Salvatore Ferragamo are popular stores in the beautiful shopping avenues.

It is more than the man-made experiences which excite travellers. There are natural attractions such as the 70 kilometres of Australia’s best beaches, the heritage-listed rainforest, unique

Australian wildlife and the coastal hinterland.

Above all, the Gold Coast presents a safe and secure holiday destination where families can freely explore and experience the very best that Australia has to offer – and now it is just a hop, skip and a jump in a beautiful Virgin Blue aircraft from the national capital.

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No barriers to learning MANY people who are tired of their jobs or want to get extra training to remain competitive are concerned about financing their decision, says Sean Steele, general manager of the Australian Business Academy Canberra.

Now that the Federal Government has introduced student loan support for vocational education and training programs from approved providers, student enrolments at the ABA’s Sydney, Parramatta and, of course, Canberra campuses are seeing a significant increase in enrolments on a range of eligible diploma and advanced diploma-level courses.

“This is because the scheme has given individuals, who previously may have been deterred or restricted from enrolling in vocational courses due to financial reasons, the ability to undertake a course and pay for it later, once they begin working,” Sean says.

The VET FEE-HELP scheme, an extension of the FEE-HELP Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), assists eligible full feepaying students to pay for some or all of their tuition costs.

It applies to VET courses including diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate and graduate diploma courses, undertaken with an approved VET provider.

Individuals who use the scheme begin repaying their debt once they have graduated and reach a taxable income threshold of $41,594.

“All of a sudden, there are absolutely no barriers to anybody, regardless of their age, their educational background or their

Peaceful learning by the lake CONFERENCE organisers are moving away from staging sessions in featureless rooms, says Ray Kellett, event co-ordinator at the Boathouse by the Lake.

Situated on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin in Barton, the Boathouse was opened as a fine dining restaurant, but thanks to its versatile function spaces and its views, enjoys a great deal of conference and function business, Ray says.

“I think there’s been a general shift in conferences,” he told “CityNews”. “A few years back, people looked for closed rooms so that everyone would have to focus on the board or flipchart, but I think they now understand that an environment with natural light and views helps people relax.”

As well as enjoyable views across the lake,

The Boathouse by the Lake… versatile function spaces. the Boathouse offers a modern Australian fine dining experience, which Ray says means it’s easy to convene in one room and adjourn to another to dine.

For more information call 6273 5500 or visit www.boathousebythelake.com.au.

MBA offers easy training centre Study now, pay later… ABA Canberra offers a range of courses. financial position, up-skilling themselves through a vocational educational course into a better paid and more enjoyable job, fast,” Sean says.

He listed several reasons to choose ABA Canberra instead of TAFE or university, including accelerated career pathways; the availability of tailored programs to meet industry requirements; nationally recognised and accredited courses; individual one-on-one support and no UAI requirement.

For more information, call 6248 0877 or visit www. aba.edu.au.

ONE of Canberra’s newest venues open for staff training and meetings is the Master Builders’ Association building in Fyshwick, adjacent to DFO Canberra.

According to general manager Wendy Tengstrom, the association holds a range of training opportunities for members and apprentices, and decided to offer its training facilities to the wider business community.

“We have about 40 different qualifications that we deliver, including Certificate Four Builders’ licenses, which is the license that most residential builders get; we do occupational health and safety courses and diplomas, short courses, and our apprentices are in there doing carpentry and bricklaying training,” she says.

This focus on training has given the association an understanding of what businesses and other organisations require when holding meetings, Wendy says.

Rooms include a 20-person boardroom, classroom-style spaces and meeting rooms, which are in keeping with the modern trend towards incorporating natural light into meeting spaces.

“They’re nice, bright and modern and we have catering facilities plus Internet access and audiovisual materials.”

The facility offers convenience outside the city centre, including 120 car spaces.

“It’s a point of difference to the city centre. If you have to bring 30 people to the city for a training session, where are they going to park?

“It’s not a direct cost to the organiser, but to attendees it can be a big source of frustration that they can’t get a park, which is where we differ.

“And, of course, if the meeting is on a break, people can duck across to the DFO and do some shopping – it’s certainly another attraction where we are!”

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HOSTING conference delegates in serviced apartments instead of hotel rooms gives them room to relax, says Josh Wrest, of Quest Apartments in Civic’s Melbourne Building.

“When it comes to corporate travel, businesses are no longer satisfied with the standard hotel room, which means that delegates have to find somewhere to eat out every night,” he says.

“Serviced apartments give people options. They can eat out, or choose to cook for themselves and be self-sufficient, but with the added option of room service and the other comforts of a hotel.”

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This is particularly important when conference delegates bring families, he says: the Quest has apartments of up to two bedrooms which can cater for this growing trend.

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THE Australian Institute of Sport can host events with a difference, such as sports-themed functions and accommodation that lets guests stay in AIS residences to experience life as an athlete.

As well as being an attraction in itself, as the home of sport, the AIS has a strong focus on corporate sport and team-building facilities.

Delegates can learn from AIS experts such as nutritionists, physiotherapists, psychologists and specialists in recovery, skill acquisition and strength and conditioning.

The AIS recently hosted a “familiarisation” trip for local conference and meeting organisers, and displayed its “Sportex” attraction, an interactive sports exhibition space which can double as a cocktail venue where delegates can enjoy basketball, virtual rowing or even rock climbing.

There are several venues within the AIS, appropriate for small meetings of 10 people up to gala dinners of 1200 people, and theatrettestyle presentations.

For more information call 6214 1888 or visit www.ausport.gov.au.

CONFERENCE and meeting organisers from around the country are bringing major events to Canberra, highlighting the capital as a strong choice for events both local and interstate.

The Canberra Convention Bureau recently assisted the University of Canberra in winning the bid to have the International Cultural Policy Research Conference come to Canberra in 2010, attracting around 200 delegates (180 of whom will be international delegates).

The Universities Australia Higher Education Conference was held in Canberra in March.

This month, the Bureau showcased Canberra to the nation at the National Convention Centre.

The showcase allowed local and interstate event planners to learn more about what Canberra has to offer conference, training and other business events.

“We are very proud of our town and all it has to offer,” says Bureau CEO Robyn Hendry.

“Our business event industry is having great success with people, both interstate and internationally, recognising what a great place Canberra is to hold a conference or business meeting.”

The showcase, known as the “Top Secret Famil”, has been very successful since it was created in 1996.

The Bureau’s Research and Learning Institutes Group works collaboratively to bring research and learning events to the ACT; it consists of representatives from all the higher learning and research institutions in the ACT region, such as ANU, AIS and CSIRO. For more information call 6247 7500 or visit www.canberraconvention. com.au.

FINE-tuned food and a focus on hospitality are key offers at the Eastlake Football Club, says functions sales manager Katrina Lowe.

The Passionfood bistro offers modern Australian cuisine in a relaxed setting.

The club recently refurbished its function facilities at a cost of just under $2.5 million, and now offers four function rooms, including a boardroom.

“In addition to the boardroom, we have three rooms that can be used individually or opened up for large conferences and dinners of up to 200 people,” Katrina said.

The rooms now feature independent, climatecontrol and state-of-the art audio-visual equipment, plus adjustable, coloured LED lighting systems to create the right ambience for individual functions.

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Smart, new centre BELCONNEN is now home to a new state-ofthe-art training facility: The Centre for Public Management Training Centre. It is located next to the Jamison Centre, a short 2.3km walk to Belconnen Town Centre and only 7.3km to the city.

“Jamison isn’t the first place you would expect to look for a training centre, but it’s very central to Belconnen and the city,” says Drew Baker, from the CPM. “Jamison is an area that is changing rapidly, from the recent refurbishment of the Jamison Centre to the new unit developments springing up around the precinct.”

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The development of a new training centre in Belconnen was driven by the need for a venue to run CPM’s half-day and one-day training programs, Drew says.

“While CPM runs most of its training as residential programs at venues in Bowral and Bungendore, we continually found ourselves looking for suitable Canberra venues in which to run short courses.”

Located in the former offices of the National Recording Studios, the centre has been given a complete refurbishment, finished only weeks ago.

Drew says it was a great opportunity to purpose-build a facility from scratch.

“It allowed us to build a room designed by trainers, for trainers. Everything from the room dimensions to the sound-proofing to the amount of natural light was based on our many years of experience running management and leadership development programs.”

While the facility has been developed primarily for CPM programs, it is also available for hire: a training room, adjoining lounge and connected conference room are available for inspection.

For more information call 6255 3988 or visit www.cpm.org.au.

FOR a meeting or training session with atmosphere, University House has several options, including outdoor dining in a parkland setting.

“University House, which is within the ANU has been here since the 1950s, when it was an exclusive home for research scholars and academics,” explains general manager Walter Sauer.

“Since then, it’s evolved into a three-and-a-half star hotel, with 105 rooms and 11 function rooms, bars and restaurants.

“The building and the furniture is all heritagelisted, and it’s full of original artwork, so it’s a very pleasant and evocative setting.”

University House caters for a wide range of functions, including weddings, training sessions and conferences, and can seat up to 2000 people for a sit-down dinner outdoors, weather permitting.

Indoors, the Hall can seat up to 220 delegates for a banquet dinner or up to 280 theatre-style.

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Professionalism and privacy THE expanded Rex Hotel features a conference space with its own entrance.

This ensures privacy and means that local guests do not need to negotiate hotel foyers and other guests.

The Rex has several meeting rooms available including its Grand Ballroom, which can seat up

The meeting rooms all have natural light, and Walter says that coupled with the surrounding parklands, the University House makes for a unique conference setting.

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to 300 guests depending on seating configuration.

Close to the city centre, it also has good proximity to restaurants and attractions, and has a dedicated conference co-ordinator.

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"Big Voice: the Story of an Accidental Alto" Directed by John Bolton, at Street 2 until May 24.

Reviewed by Helen Musa.

THE funny thing about this stage's story of the musical life of popular Canberra performer Moya Simpson is that the big voice is actually smaller than usual for this performer.

This is partly because of the disciplining influence of Sydney director John Bolton, who has taken in hand two star artists – Simpson herself and the jazz saxophonist Sandy Evans – weaving their skills together to provide a fascinating story of a very personal musical journey.

As we learn, Simpson’s gameness to sing was crushed by a school teacher during her childhood, so it is unsurprising that her "big voice" years in Australia are emphasised in the numbers chosen, with a happy conclusion involving Simpson's long-time partner John Shortis.

Conversely, the comedic drama in "Big Voice" comes during the childhood section, where we are introduced to a range of eccentric and often dour English personalities, all played by Simpson.

No wonder she came to Australia!

But in the end, this is essentially a musical show. And when the virtuosic Evans gets going on sax, flute and recorder and Simpson opens her throat, the sparks really fly.

young lovers preparing to elope. Grant Johnson and Christine Forbes, as the older couple, also impress, but in the central role of the Presley-like Chad, Roy Hukari lacks the necessary presence and panache.

The opening-night performance appeared under-rehearsed, marred by erratic lighting and sound, unpressed costumes, and endless, long blackouts that destroyed any sense of pace.

Powerfully serious ‘Seed’ THEATRE

"The Seed"

By Kate Mulvaney, directed by Iain Sinclair, for Company B, at The Street Theatre. Season closed.

Reviewed by Helen Musa.

THIS was one of the most powerful serious dramas to be seen on a Canberra stage in a long time. It also rippled with sharp, humorous dialogue and we were aware that playwright Kate Mulvaney is an important new talent on the Australian theatrical scene.

In a tragic twist on the notion of the seed as the sperm MUSIC helping to create “All Shook Up” an unborn child, Kate Mulvaney uses Presented by Supa Productions. ANU Arts Centre Mulvaney uses her her own story. until May 30. real-life personal Reviewed by Bill Stephens. family history to create a play full of poetry, personality conflict, and ALTHOUGH little more than a collection of songs diabolical mischief making, with the cultural associated with Elvis Presley, shoe-horned into archetypes of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood an unconvincing storyline about a charismatic and Guy Fawkes lurking in the background. jailbird whose presence in a small American Mulvaney, playing the Australian descendant country town causes havoc for everyone with of the formidable Maloney clan, made a credible whom he comes into contact, “All Shook Up” job of portraying a character with a history rathis exactly the type of bright, stripped-back er like her own. At the same time she matched production that Supa Productions has built a the on-stage action with a rhapsodic evocation well-earned reputation for. of the ocean just off the coast of Geraldton, WA. Songs such as “Jailhouse Rock”, “Heartbreak She and Pip Miller, who gave a restrained and Hotel”, “Blue Suede Shoes” and “It’s Now or Never” sympathetic portrayal of her damaged Vietnam are presented with catchy new arrangements and veteran father Danny Maloney, were very nearly energetic choreography, by a predominately young acted off the stage by Ralph Cotterill as the cast, that struggles to make much impact with Anglophobe IRA bomb-maker grandfather, now the cardboard cut-out characters provided by the living in Nottingham. clunky script, which lacks originality or wit.

Yet Cotterill's seductive villainy was exposed Best performances come from Emilie Van Os by the end of the play; so were his historic revoas the cross-dressing Natalie/Ed who relentlessly lutionaries heroes. And if you never really knew pursues the reluctant Chad, Pete Ricardo as her what the 5th of November was all about, you did nerdy suitor, and Kate Brand and Will Huang, as the by the end of "The Seed".

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Unserious, not funny, just silly JODY Hill wanted to make a comedy version of “Taxi Driver” but “Observe and Report’s” closest contact with it is a defective main character aspiring to a law enforcement career. It’s not funny, just silly in frequent examples of denying satire’s pleading for recognition.

More respectful of Travis Bickle than for how Robert de Niro played him, Seth Rogan plays mall security head Ronnie, a gunhappy retard, a text-book authentication of the Peter Principle, foul-mouthed beyond imagination, in uncontrolled bi-polar condition, more concerned to dominate subordinates than build a team. He considers the mall his personal fief and has redhot testosterones for free-make-up chick Brandi, neither trammeled by morals nor burdened with brains (Anna Faris outshining the rest of the cast).

As Brandi walks into the mall one morning, a flasher does his thing across her path. A woman in control might respond with ridicule, saying she’s enjoyed bigger.

Instead, Brandi chucks a huge hysteria, giving Ronnie an ideal opportunity to do a white-knight rescuing act.

When detective Harrison (Ray Liotta, looking as if smiling inwardly while pocketing his fee for such small effort) arrives to take Brandi’s statement, Ronnie’s strong reaction against this intruder following police procedure to catch the flasher initiates the film’s conflict.

Hill serves “Observe and Report” to the

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By Dougal Macdonald filmgoer as comedy. Yes, it’s significantly un-serious. But funny? More a failed attempt to satirise behaviours characterising shopping malls everywhere, pitched at a subterranean intellectual level, inviting us to wonder whether its attempts to make us laugh have merit and coming up empty.

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“ANGELS AND DEMONS” (MA)

Tom Hanks in “Angels and Demons”.

IN director Ron Howard’s precursor to “The Da Vinci Code”, Tom Hanks again plays symbologist Langdon, summoned to the Vatican on the morning of a Pope’s funeral.

So is CERN physicist Vittoria (Ayulet Zoria) whose team has just succeeded making a smidgen of anti-matter only to have it stolen and used to blackmail the church to do the thieves’ bidding or face dire consequences.

Irish former helicopter pilot now Ca-

merlengo Father Patrick (Ewan McGregor) persuades Langdon that the villains are Illuminati, similar to a group of priests on whom the Vatican inflicted cruel and inhuman punishment four centuries earlier for suggesting that science might explain phenomena that the Bible says are God’s work.

The trio wages a vigorous, but too-often risible, intellectual battle decoding a trail Galileo described in a paper held in the Vatican archives and denied for a decade to Langdon who needs it to help him finish writing a book.

Akiva Goldsman’s screenplay invites the audience to take a side in the dispute between creationists brooking no disagreement with their beliefs and scientific explanation demanding proof based on observation. A vigorous storyline built around murder of a Pope and three cardinals, unfolding between dawn and midnight on a single day, fails to suspend audience disbelief.

Charles Darwin is one of my heroes.

Watching “Angels and Demons”, people who share my view may understand the many colliding feelings it generated, including humour in passages meant to be serious, incredulity for some of its propositions about God, moderate stimulation from some of its action moments while totally failing to accept the validity of others. The film’s mixing of those components doesn’t withstand careful examination. Tom Hanks’s acting lacks enthusiasm.

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“Women usually have to go down a shade in winter,” she says. It’s because we are exposed to less UV light, so unless we invest in spray tans, our skin fades – and our darker, summer shade may stand out on our face!

“If our body is one colour and our face another, it can look quite unfortunate,” Caddie says. “We shouldn’t be able to see foundation on our skin.

“Make-up should illuminate our skin, not hide it.”

Caddie works with Visible Effects Mineral Makeup at the salon for a low-chemical alternative. She says that as mineral make-up is powdered, users need to be careful about dry skin.

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I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve got used to being put on hold. So long as the music is not too “elevator’’ and I’m not bombarded with advertising, and I’m not one hundred and thirty two in the queue, then I can cope.

But there have been incidents – such as the time the three-year-old lost her balance on the loo while toilet training, grabbed my shoulder and managed to flick the cordless phone where no phone was meant to go.

All-in-all, my annoyance Richter scale remains pretty low – at least for call waiting.

But it’s a different matter with the new, automated answering systems, the ones that have an annoyingly chirpy recorded voice that runs through a host of options and asks you to say what you want or else

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Eventually, I did get through to a human being who told me I would need a Mum in the city particular product code number that, of

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I roamed the house with the phone trying These organisations seem only to want to to escape pint-sized interruptions. talk to you when it comes to selling new These systems are just not designed for products, but when you need assistance it’s your average multi-tasking mum. a different story.

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Family Law Matters

With Joanne Madeline Moore May 25-31 ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20 If you are impulsive, you’re likely to miss vital information this week – especially involving financial matters. And don’t be too hasty when it comes to love! Rams are notorious for sudden elopements and shotgun weddings. Keep in mind the following quote from James Branch Cabell: “I shall marry in haste and repent at leisure.”

TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20) Bulls can easily slip into a dependable and dull routine. But, with Mercury still moving backwards through your sign [until Sunday] things won’t run as smoothly as you’d like. Expect missed meetings and communication chaos of the most annoying – and interesting – kind!

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

Property Settlement There is sometimes confusion about how to divide assets when a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down. Here, we answer some common questions about the process of dividing assets.

When can I apply for a property settlement?

You can apply at any time after you separate.

However, if you are already divorced, you must apply within 12 months of the date of the divorce.

In a de facto relationship, you must apply within two years after the end of the relationship. In very limited circumstances, the Court can extend the time to apply.

If we can’t agree, how does the law divide our assets?

The Family Law Act undertakes a four step process: assets, liabilities and resources of each party are identified; the Court assesses (as a percentage) the contributions made by each party to the acquisition, conservation and improvement of assets, as well as contributions made as parent and homemaker; the Court considers whether a further adjustment should be made for a party in a weaker financial position having regard to matters such as income disparity, health or the need to accommodate young children (called “future needs” adjustments). Finally, the Court determines whether the overall adjustment arrived at is fair and reasonable.

Are the steps the same for de facto couples?

For the majority of de facto couples who separate after 1 March 2009, yes. For de facto couples who separated before 1 March 2009, existing State/ Territory laws (some of which are different to the Family Law Act) apply. However, parties can elect to abide by the provisions of the Family Law Act.

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Gung-ho Geminis are easily bored and can give up too quickly. This week you need to be bold, brave – and persistent. Your weekly motto comes courtesy of birthday girl Kylie Minogue [born May 28]: “I don’t want to fizzle out. I have to keep going, like a little Shetland pony.”

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) “Keep moving forward and don’t look back” should be your current mantra. With proactive Mars in your career zone [until June 1] you’re full of initiative as you take the lead at work. If you are looking for employment you need to be one step ahead, which means enquiring about jobs before they are advertised.

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) Your finances are currently being influenced by serious Saturn and unpredictable Uranus. More careful budgeting [and less spontaneous spending sprees] will help life run more smoothly. Keep your feet on the ground, even though your head’s in the stars. Attached or single, you’ll win in love if you have realistic expectations.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) Yes, we all know Saturn’s in your sign and life is a struggle at the moment as you try to juggle a myriad of conflicting responsibilities. But is moaning and whining about your worries really going to help? Your motto for the next seven days is courtesy of John Wayne [born May 26]: “Quit your belly-aching and saddle-up!”

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23) Laidback Librans can be an indecisive lot. But, with assertive Mars now in your relationship zone [until June 1] you’re giving as good as you get.

A friend or lover may be upset by your unusually direct approach but don’t be discouraged. Hang in there – you need to be patient, persistent – and positive.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

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8 Name another word for a boa constrictor.

9 In mythology, who was the ferryman that conveyed souls of the dead across the river Styx?

10 Which violence seems to be emerging more, of late?

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18 Which term describes a progenitor?

19 In art, what is a set of three panels, side by side, bearing pictures?

20 To support, as by agreement, is to what?

21 A soldier, etc, who runs away permanently from duty is called a what?

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It’s not a good idea to finalise business affairs or make long-term investments, as you are likely to view the world [and your finances] through rose-colored glasses. However it is a wonderful time for creative pursuits or to help those who are sick, old or disadvantaged.

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Neptune joins up with Jupiter [until June 12] which can be positive and negative. Expect your intuition, creativity and compassion to go through the roof, which is good news for artistic and spiritual souls. But don’t overdo it, otherwise you could slip into fantasy-land where problems are avoided; nothing gets done – and you could be taken for a ride.

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They will continually surprise [and flummox] you with their unpredictable antics, so don’t lose sleep trying to work out where they’re coming from. If you expect the unexpected – and are flexible – then you’ll manage just fine.

You’ll be feeling super idealistic over the next couple of weeks, as you strive to make the world a better place in your own inimitable, Aquarian style. Don’t get so carried away that you forget your nearest and dearest though. Sometimes it’s best to start your charitable work in your own backyard!

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3 What is a malicious, false and defamatory statement known as?

4 Name a reading desk, especially that in a church.

5 Which type of fingerprinting employs the use of DNA? 6 What are unconscious hypnotic conditions?

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An architect’s own residence, the five-yearold building graces the top of the northern slope of around 12 hectares (30 acres) of picturesque Australian wooded bushland, set 300m from the road.

Integrating indoor and outdoor spaces, large open rooms are filled with natural light providing a sense of warmth while taking full advantage of the picturesque backdrop.

The house comprises a formal lounge and dining rooms, family room, three bedrooms, master segregated with an ensuite, study, open-plan kitchen overlooking the family room and outdoor decks, double garage with internal access, a two-bay carport with storage sheds, 1200-cubic metre dam for irrigation, and a 90,000-litre rainwater tank for domestic use. “It’s a sensational opportunity to own an amazing private and secluded rural, lifestyle property about 20 minutes from Dickson and Civic,” says selling agent Greg Hedger.

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Unique New Townhouses Here’s your chance to secure one of seven brand new contemporary townhouses in the burgeoning suburb of Forde. The five three bedroom ensuite homes with double garages to the middle of the development all feature two balconies upstairs, guest powder rooms downstairs, central granite topped kitchens with walkin-pantries and stainless steel appliances, spacious living rooms, private rear courtyards.

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To the front of every home is a large and functional office which would make an ideal home office, having direct access to the front of the home via sliding glass doors, as well as internal access to the home. This room is perfect for a home business, rumpus, hobby room, or play room. The two end townhouses are four bedroom ensuite homes, each with very functional separate studio perfect for grown-up kids or extended family, or to lease out separately. A mixture of double and triple garages. EERs 5, 5.5 and 6.

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A unique buying opportunity like this may come along once in blue moon... The chance to purchase a four bedroom, ensuite house with double garage within Kingston Foreshores is exciting, but combine that with a full commercial office or business facing Printers Way on the other side of the block and the options become endless.

From this prime location you could live in the house and run your own business from the commercial premises, or live in the house and rent the commercial space with high rental returns. You could also rent the whole property out with combined commercial and residential tenancies.

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1 Waygoose Street, Kingston Saturday 11:00 - 11:45am $2,200,000 Will Hampson of LJ Hooker Tuggeranong on 0410 689 729

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The commercial space has a kitchenette and full bathroom and is wired for data. The house provides open plan living with family and dining, and a separate living area with extra powder room, and a large courtyard with barbeque area for entertaining. EER 5.

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A brand new contemporary home within an established, tree-lined street, this new four bedroom ensuite house with separate studio above the garaging is a unique offering.

Combining cutting edge architecture by Tomi Milin and superb building innovation, within the first edition estate, this property is sure to excite the astute buyer. The home offers approximately 26 squares of living space spread over two levels, with double lock up garage. Downstairs includes the master bedroom with ensuite, and the main living area which faces out onto a private courtyard for barbeques and outdoor entertaining. These rooms are segregated from the remaining three bedrooms upstairs which enjoy a leafy outlook from the private balcony. The home is of the highest quality finishing, with modern fixtures and fittings throughout and an easy stroll to the lake, shops and cafes of this central, cosmopolitan location. Enquire today for an inspection on this superb offering. EER 5

A Grand Home Of Difference From the entry of this stunning elevated four bedroom ensuite and rumpus property, you are greeted by beautiful Tasmanian Oak timber flooring throughout the formal areas. The open fireplace in the formal area creates an ambient spot to curl up and enjoy the lovely views.

Downstairs is a full sized billiard or rumpus room with built-in bar, a great place for entertaining family and friends. This room could also be converted to a home office, as it has separate access to the front of the property through sliding glass doors.

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Secure front gates give this impressive home a feeling of stately seclusion. Excellent outdoor entertaining is provided for under an enclosed gazebo at the top of the block, with its own built-in barbeque and sink. From this spot on the top of the hill, you can see all the way to Lake Burley Griffin.

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62 Dawes Street, Kingston Saturday 1:00pm - 1:45pm $1,795,000 Will Hampson of LJ Hooker Tuggeranong on 0410 689 729

A unique five bedroom, four bathroom, rumpus and study home with triple garage is now available. This contemporary residence features stunning finishes and design allowing natural light to flow through.Timber floors throughout, beautiful tiling to the wet areas, private and secure courtyard, views across the lake, park and Kingston Wetlands, with boardwalk access through to the new Kingston Marina and shops to be built. This location will become one of the most desirable positions in the nation’s capital. The rumpus with kitchenette downstairs has separate access and would lend itself to a home office or business. This wonderfully low maintenance home provides fabulous entertaining, large open living areas, and huge versatility. Designed by award winning architect Tomi Milin, the home features wine fridge, data cabling, glass balustrades, double glazed windows, and individual heating and cooling units to every room. Move quickly to secure your place in Canberra’s premier waterfront location. EER 5.

Brand New And Waiting For You Take advantage of this rare chance to blend an established location with a brand new, quality constructed home. This three bedroom ensuite dual occupancy home would suit young families and professionals, with a large open plan living area and segregated master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite with double vanities, plus a study to the front of the home.

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62a and 62b De Graaf Street, Holder Saturday 11:00am - 11:45am $570,000 and $575,000 Will Hampson of LJ Hooker Tuggeranong on 0410 689 729

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The home’s rental potential is estimated to be between $520 and $570 per week. With an extra large double garage underneath, alfresco dining area, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, stone bench tops, glass splash backs and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and fully landscaped surrounds complete with 10,000L rainwater tank feeding the irrigation system, there will be nothing to do but move in and enjoy your brand new home.

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8 MURRAY GREY PLACE - Escape from the demands of modern day living to this secluded urban oasis, surrounded by picturesque country views. Occupying a prized 1.9 acres allotment, this gorgeous contemporary-style residence with sleek lines and vibrant, light-filled interiors captures the true essence of family living whilst providing a sense of space and tranquility.

Perfect for the expanding family, the home features five separate entertaining areas including formal lounge and dining rooms, impressive family and meals room, customised home theatre/ rumpus room, “Al-fresco” dining covered verandah and a private central courtyard with a beautiful water feature. Accommodation also includes 4 spacious bedrooms, master bedroom with a walk-in robe and ensuite, study, designer kitchen with granite bench tops and the finest of modern appointments, polished timber floors, high ceilings and many more features. The property offers two separate paddocks and the best of both worlds. Experience luxurious lifestyle in a glorious country setting less than 25 minutes away from Canberra.

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5B BUNTINE CRESCENT - Set in a desirable location surrounded by other quality homes, this cleverlydesigned, single–level home offers a northerly aspect to living areas. Featuring a flexible and functional floorplan with a central courtyard, this elegant and sophisticated home, brimming with natural light, features 4 large bedrooms, segregated master bedroom with ensuite, formal lounge and dining rooms, open-plan kitchen overlooking spacious family room and outdoor entertaining areas with a beautiful easy care garden. Enjoying a fabulous position with easy access to shopping, transport and parklands, this superb home is ideal for an executive family or someone seeking to downsize without compromising lifestyle, prestige and location. EER 2.5.

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Here’s a magnificent opportunity to acquire a sturdily built brick and tile residence on 626 sq m with captivating views to Pretty Point and just a short cliff top walk to the surf at McKenzies Beach or the quieter beach at Pretty Point Bay. But there’s so much more including the capacity to have a self contained unit at ground level. Beautiful use of timber, a sweeping deck, a delightful rear garden and two garages plus enclosed carport are further attractions together with a sunroom and two delightful living areas plus a large recreation room. A sunny north east aspect completes this wonderful offering.

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PREMiuM iNNER NoRth LoCAtioN TURNER, 43a Froggatt Street This beautiful family town residence is located across the road from parkland and playing fields, and just a short walk from the local tennis courts and shops. One of only two in this boutique development.

The home offers exquisitely manicured front and rear gardens and a seductive street frontage.

Generous accommodation includes 4 large bedrooms, ensuite, two living areas, high ceilings and much more.

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Positioned on a superb block of approximately 1181m2. EER 0.5.

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This contemporary four bedroom ensuite residence spills over two levels and will be sure to impress those looking to buy a home that not only offers generous living space but also exceptional quality! A designer kitchen furnished with SMEG appliances and silstone benchtops, high ceilings with square set cornices, solid mirboo timber oors in the dining/ lounge room, hydronic heating and double glazed cedar framed windows are but some features.

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EER 5

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7 Rubeo Street

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$530,000

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Angela Penhallow Sasha Trpkovski

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19 Phyllis Frost Street $590,000 House + Land package

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9 Rickman Street 5 STAR ENERGY RATING

• Architect style 4 bedroom + ensuite home • 486m2 block in quiet street location • Superb street appeal • Double garage + internal access • Fencing & concrete driveway • 5,000 ltr rain water tank • Downlights to all living areas • Build time guarantee • BONUS rumpus/home theatre room

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Positioned in quiet, tightly held complex enhanced by a delightful setting. An attractive north facing home close to the lake & with lovely views towards Black Mountain. A wonderfully spacious formal sitting room opens to a private, sheltered patio whilst the semi separate dining is also unusually large. A modern kitchen

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flows to the family room with access to a secure rear courtyard. Upstairs, 2 of the 3 bedrooms are serviced by ensuite baths & open to a sunny balcony. EER 0.5 Auction on site 10am Saturday 6th June

Peter Blackshaw Woden Therese Jordan 0413 218 957 & Michael Kumm 0402 943 191

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Elders Dickson 6230 0599 71 Woolley Street, Dickson 34 CityNews May 21-27

This is a quality offering. An attractive homestead of generous proportions, in excellent condition with a lovely elevated northerly outlook and enormous scope to refurbish if desired. A great rural escape for families and an ideal home offering space for work or hobbies.

Price: Inspect Address: Contact:

Auction On Site 11am, 30th May 2009 By appointment Sat 23rd & Sun 24th 11.30-12.15pm 2495 Sutton Road Richard Munnings 0411 055 512 Quentin Hodgkinson 0412 381 102

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Built by T H O’Connor in 1950, this attractive solid red Canberra brick family residence on approx 11 acres offers formal lounge & dining, study/home office, up-graded kitchen, 4 dbl beds (3 with built in robes), up-graded bath, large laundry, boot room, 2nd WC, ducted gas RC/AC. Picture rails, high 9 foot ceilings, double hung windows, hardwood timber skirting & doors, cyprus timber flooring (under lino) & a large undercover verandah (2.7m width approx) all add to the character & charm of this quality home. Established trees provide privacy & shelter, excellent bore water supply plus numerous fresh water tanks, in excess of 25,000 gallons for the home. The garden has its own designated 10,000 gallon.

Dual carriageway on the Federal Highway enables quick commuting to Canberra.

Cattle yards with loading ramp, feed shed, numerous large sheds with power suitable for large machinery, or excellent storage for car enthusiasts, 2 garages with auto remote door, large workshop area. The tree-lined entrance driveway has been tarred.

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Unique Australian Colonial

Large four bedroom ensuite Australian Colonial home, (aprox 267m2 of living) set on an elevated block in prestigious Fadden Hills, with huge formal lounge and dining, complete with French doors opening out to the full length covered front veranda, huge family room and stylish kitchen with quality fixtures and fittings, ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, security system, rear pergola, landscaped yards, suspended concrete floor, internal staircase ,double oversized garage with workshop.

Auction on site, 12.30pm Saturday 6th June 2009.

EER 2.5

Wayne Kennedy 0414 622 926 CALWELL

NEW!!

$489 990

4 Bedrooms, Ensuite + 4 Car Garage

Look no further. This great family home has 4 spacious bedrooms, the main is segregated with ensuite, study & private courtyard. Ducted heating, sep lounge & family rooms, large, functional kitchen, covered outdoor entertaining, huge garage – Just Beautiful!!!

EER 1

Betty Wark 0408 166 833 BANKS

$359 950

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NEW!!

$345 000 - $375 000

Perfect from Front to Back!!

This is an immaculate 3 bedroom home set on a beautifully landscaped, spacious & secure block of land.

Open plan living areas wrapped around a lovely kitchen, built in robes in all bedrooms, gas heating & cooking, covered outdoor entertaining area. All of this plus car accommodation as well. Be Quick!!!

EER 3.5

Betty Wark 0408 166 833 CHISHOLM

$640 000

Spacious Open Plan Design!!

Executive Living at its best – 5 Bed, Office etc If you like luxury, this is the one for you. 5 bedrooms, office, hardwood floors in expansive lounge & dining, massive kitchen, family room opening to a glorious pergola covered deck with inbuilt spa, beautiful grounds, 4 car garage. EER 1

BANKS

$449 000

Beautifully Presented, Well Maintained!!

• Quiet Culdesac Location • 4 Bedrooms + Ensuite - All with robes, • 3 Separate Living Areas • Huge Covered Deck & Private Yard • Gas heating + 2 x RCAC. EER 4

Betty Wark 0408 166 833

Paula Guy 0418 285 737 BONYTHON

It’s Bigger Than You Think!

If size really is important, check this out. Over 170m2 of living space – more than 18 squares for those of us old enough to remember them – with big family room, meals area, formal lounge and dining rooms, 3 bedrooms plus extra room for office/rumpus/computer/guest room – whatever, R/C A/C, gas heating cooking and HWS, full bathroom off master bedroom with spa bath, updated bathroom, magnificent covered deck off family room, fully lined garage with workshop at rear, carport and back EER 2.5 yard with Colorbond fencing. Auction on site, 12.30pm Saturday, 30th May 2009.

Andrew York 0418 624 411

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 with Built Ins • Open Plan Living Areas, • Spacious, functional kitchen • Stunning 2 way bathroom • Double Car Accommodation. EER 3

Betty Wark 0408 166 833

AUCTION

$390 000 - $430 000

Location, Position and Where It Is.

In a small complex, in a quiet street an easy walk from the Hyperdome and associated offices, this 2 storey, 3 bed, 3 loo townhouse offers much. Huge main bed, ens., north facing terrace, sunny kitchen and meals, spa bath, int acc to double garage and good yard space. Great investment. Check it out.

EER 4

Andrew York 0418 624 411

CLEAR RANGE

$380 000 - $430 000

Rare River Frontage Land

Freehold elevated land with Murrumbidgee River frontage, 18ha (44 acres) not far from from Lanyon.

Approved building envelope with several house sites all with river views in unspoiled native forest, all this and the privacy of country life just a short drive from the ACT. Build your dream home!!

Wayne Kennedy 0414 622 926 CONDER

$340 000 - $360 000

Great Investment or First Home!!

• Set in a Culdesac close to amenities • Easy to furnish Open Plan Living Areas • Very Effective Gas Heating • Functional Kitchen with Gas Cooking • Secure Car Accommodation. EER 4

Betty Wark 0408 166 833 WANNIASSA

$380 000 - $420 000

Phew….That’s a Relief!

Now you’ve got ‘til September to get your full FHOG but it’s still not long, so why not start your research with this 3 bedroom cottage in a quiet street close to most of what most families need. Ducted gas heating, garage, carport and easy care block with great shade trees. See for yourself.

EER 1.5

Andrew York 0418 624 411

ISABELLA PLAINS

$429 000

Beautifully Renovated & Upgraded!!

• 3 Bedrooms Plus an Ensuite • Ensuite & Bathroom Newly Renovated • Huge Kitchen – Newly Renovated • Living Areas with Timber Floors •Timber Deck, Landscaped Grounds.EER 3

Betty Wark 0408 166 833 CALWELL

$310 000 - $340 000

Neat 3 Bedroom Townhouse - 109sqm!

This would make a fantastic first home,or investment. Offering 109sqm of living, 3 bedrooms, lounge and seperate meals areas, paved rear and front courtyards and built-in robes in 2 of the bedrooms. Rent potential of $340pw. BE QUICK.. you don’t want to miss this one!

EER 3.5

Ewa Skoczek 0414 665 626 GORDON

$659 000

Quality Home in Popular Location!!

• 4 Double Bedrooms all with robes • Main segregated + Ensuite + Corner Spa. • Lounge + Dining + Family + Rumpus • Huge Laundry, Sewing Rm, Powder Rm • 2 x 2 Car Garaging. I/A & Remotes.EER 4

Betty Wark 0408 166 833

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