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MESSAGE TO PARENTS FROM THE CHIEF HEALTH OFFICER Student exclusions from school due to Human Swine Influenza I have advised school principals that, for the time being, any student who returns home from travel to Mexico, USA, Canada, Japan or Panama should be excluded from school for seven days after arrival in Australia. This flu virus is a concern because: • It is new, so there is no vaccine. • It seems to spread more easily than normal, seasonal flu. • While many people who get sick with this virus have a mild illness, some people get very sick and need hospital care and some have died. • It is affecting mostly young people under the age of 30, which is unusual for flu. Considerable effort is going into delaying the arrival of this virus into the ACT, and making sure that, if the virus does arrive here, it is not given the chance to spread. This is important while we wait for a vaccine to become available. This will be some months. During these seven days, the student should stay home whether or not they have flu symptoms. This is because a person infected with flu can spread the virus a whole day before they start to feel unwell. During the seven days that a student is excluded from school, they should not attend after-school activities, community events, sporting events or training, public entertainment facilities, or go to shopping malls/centres. Students should remain at home as much as possible, and away from other people. I realise this will be difficult for some families, especially where parents are working. However this strategy is important and will help protect the whole community. At this stage the exclusion does not affect children at child care. This decision is based on information available so far about how this virus spreads. For more information about these arrangements, please contact your school. For more information about H1N1 Influenza 09 go to www.health.act.gov.au or phone the national information line, 180 2007. The list of countries may be updated daily. Please check the website: http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/ healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/schools.htm If you are feeling unwell or you have flu like symptoms and have been to any of the affected countries in the last seven days, or you have had contact with someone suspected of having H1N1 influenza 09, please phone healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222. Thank you for your assistance in this important community health issue. Dr Charles Guest Chief Health Officer 25 May 2009

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He has been provided with anti-viral medication and remains in quarantine at his home. “The public should know that we will follow each case with great care,” Dr Guest said. “People should be aware of the usual hygiene measures that have been promoted for many years now; cough and sneeze etiquette, handwashing – these are the important things. Bearing in mind the seasonal influenza immunisation won’t protect you against the current swine flu, but it will protect you against

seasonal influenza, which we do expect here in Canberra. “It is flu season; flu is serious. People should stay home if they feel unwell or not go to school if they are unwell.” Meanwhile, ACT Health has been contact tracing many of the man’s friends as he had flown in specifically in time for his two-year-old daughter’s birthday party, potentially infecting the adults and children who attended. All have been alerted and will remain in home quarantine for seven days.

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Fiddle-fit Jon won’t say die CHIEF Minister Jon Stanhope says he’ll “absolutely” be leading Labor to the 2012 election and even “the one after”. “I am reinvigorated,” said the Chief Minister. “I’ve stepped up my exercise regime – I’m fitter than a fiddle.” His spontaneous declaration will come as a blow to his left-faction deputy Katy Gallagher, whom Stanhope has enthusiastically endorsed as his successor. “It’s not disappointing at all – I love working with Jon,” Ms Gallagher said. “I am happy to keep serving

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as his deputy for as long as he stays in the job. You’ll see no bitterness from me about his announcement.” Right-faction contender Education Minister Andrew Barr’s feelings were more guarded. “Party leadership is a matter for the ALP caucus,” Mr Barr’s spokesman said. “Beyond stating his absolute support for the Chief Minister, the Minister will definitely not be discussing Labor leadership through the media.” Labor Party president Bill Redpath was equivocal at the prospect of another decade of Stanhope’s leadership saying: “That’s a long

way down the track and we’ll have to discuss it, but I think people are feeling more positively about Jon than they did perhaps in the lead-up to the election so, who knows?” Labor holds power only through its post-election agreement with the Greens, which specifically states that Labor is supported only if Jon Stanhope remains Chief Minister. “That (Labor leadership) is an issue for the Labor Party to determine,” Greens leader Meredith Hunter said, adding: “He’s the best Chief Minister we’ve got.”

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MIGRANTS and refugees studying under the adult migrant English program at CIT Reid campus have created a “welcome quilt” and storyboard. Besides being an opportunity to express themselves in art and in English, the story behind the quilt tells the story of homes lost and the journey to a new life. Each student designed one “block” of the quilt. They were asked to think of something that reminded them of their home or their background or the circumstances which led them to Australia.

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A PARK in Childers Street, Civic, will be known as the Latin American Plaza. The plaza will be a collaboration between the ACT Government, Latin American diplomatic missions and communities to promote multiculturalism in the Territory, said Chief Minister Jon Stanhope. “It is my hope, and the hope of the heads of mission of the Latin American embassies and consulates, that that this space will become a focus of regular celebrations and cultural activities throughout the year,” he said. The plaza will be identified by the installation of Latin American flags, artwork and a plaque.

BE aware, not alarmed – that’s ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Charles Guest’s advice after confirming the Territory’s first case of H1N1 (Human Swine Influenza). Phase one of the capital’s Pandemic Response Plan has been activated, including providing medication to the infected 41-year-old man who returned to Canberra from a trip to the US on May 24. Suffering only mild symptoms, his positive test was confirmed late the following day.

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CHIEF Minister Jon Stanhope has written to the ACT Place Names Committee requesting that a southside park be named after former Liberal Chief Minister Trevor Kaine. Mr Kaine died nearly a year ago aged 80. Mr Stanhope has asked the committee to name the park, located in Bonython West, between Pine Island Road and Don Dunstan Drive, the Trevor Kaine Community Park.

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COMMENTATORS and newspaper letter writers have a great time when they think that the political masters have been exposed with snouts in the trough. Watching the Speaker of the House of Commons forced out over widespread rorting of allowances by British MPs and then looking at a similar situation in Australia raises important questions of ethical and lawful practice. In Australia, it is rarely a case of breaking the law but there are serious ethical questions that have been raised – particularly around electoral and living allowances. So how should politicians who are keen to act in an appropriate way protect themselves? The Canadian parliament has come up with a sensible solution. It has been partially copied by the ACT Legislative Assembly. The House of Representatives would do well to consider picking up these ideas. Had the UK House of Commons had an ethics commissioner in place, Michael Martin would not have made history by becoming only the second speaker of Britain’s House of Commons to stand down in more than 300 years. The Canadian Government established the office of the Commissioner of Ethics in 2004 and then supported an expanded position with amending legislation to include conflict of interest in 2007. The current commissioner, Mary Dawson, has responsibility for ethical practice of the cabinet, ministers and parliamentary secretaries, appointed officers, ministerial staffers and

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By Michael Moore the heads of institutions such as crown corporations. The position also covers ordinary politicians. The system is not perfect. However, it is much better than the non-system of a Code of Practice that performs the guidance function in the House of Representatives. It is time for the Australian Parliament to realise the wake-up call that they have just had and appoint an ethics commissioner to provide guidance to the Parliament as a whole and to individual members. This might be to MPs who seek guidance or to an MP that is referred by an office holder such as a minister or the leader of the opposition. Techniques for doing this have been trialled in Canada and in the ACT Legislative Assembly and will not be that difficult to apply to the Australian parliament. Perhaps an example will illustrate how the commissioner might work. Where an interstate MP thinks it is appropriate to use travel allowance to pay off a mortgage for a home in Canberra he or she could approach the commissioner. Having taken advice, the MP then makes his or her decision. Should that MP then be challenged, the advice of the commissioner could be brandished as a way of establishing that everything had been done to ensure

VICTIMS of crime co-ordinator Robyn Holder is the latest recipient of the $20,000 Audrey Fagan Post Graduate Scholarship. Minister for Women, Katy Gallagher said the scholarship would allow Ms Holder to take leave from her position and conduct research on how victims of violent crime experience fairness in the criminal justice process. The scholarship program was established in 2007-08 to honour former ACT chief police officer Audrey Fagan, to recognise her contribution to women in public life at the highest level and to inspire other women.

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ethical practice. If there is no advice, it can be assumed that the MP was too naive, lax or stupid to take action to protect him or herself. The Australian parliament has the chance to take action now – before a scandal forces this type of action as it did with contracts in Canada and is likely to do in the UK. Speaker Martin has stepped down for failure to deal with systemic issues. Australian systems seem to be less vulnerable, but it seems to me that current Australian MPs and Senators can look at a model that will assist in ensuring open, ethical and accountable practices. Michael Moore is a former independent member of the ACT Legislative Assembly and minister for health.

THOUSANDS of local and interstate musicians are converging on Canberra until May 31 for the 2009 Bands and Orchestras Eisteddfod, with performances including jazz, brass bands, rock bands, concert bands and orchestras. There will be a special performance by the Band of the Royal Military College Duntroon at Llewellyn Hall at 4.30pm on Saturday. The weekend performances, at Llewellyn Hall, are: Saturday, concert bands (youth and open age) and brass bands from 10am-10.30pm. Sunday, orchestras and high school bands from 9am-5.30pm. More information from Australian National Eisteddfod Society website www.nationaleisteddfod.org.au or call 6249 7421.

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THE annual ACT Highland Dancing Championships and National Competition will be held at the Canberra Burns Club, Kambah, on Saturday, May 30, with about 80 entrants from around Australia competing. The event is open to the public and entry is $5 for adults, $3 for students and pensioners, and children under 12 years are free. For further information contact Linda Millar on 6251 4359 or 0408 681673.

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WELL-known Canberra left-wing writer John Passant, will talk on “oppression and exploitation” in Sri Lanka at the Socialist Alternative’s weekly meeting in room G39 of the Copland Building, at the ANU, at 6pm on June 4. The meeting is free and everyone’s welcome. On June 11, the subject is “Why is Kevin Rudd helping to heat up the planet?” and on June 18, “Mao and the 1949 Chinese revolution: nationalist, not socialist”.

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“We can all do something and we can’t all sit around saying we are just too small and it doesn’t matter. We have to act. There are lots of things that the ACT can do to show Australia and the rest of the world that you can easily make positive changes, it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money and it can make a difference,” she says. “I grew up in Yarralumla and I remember ice crystals on the windows every winter. Now the windows stay clear as Canberra is warmer. After finishing an economics degree at ANU, I moved to Nimbin (north NSW) and lived in a community there for 11 years. During this time, I built a house and had a daughter. I was also involved with rainforest preservation campaigns and starting a community preschool and primary school. I ran a small business selling solar panels.”

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GIVEN the current ACT Budget, I believe the Government should apply a special levy – call it the “Budget Equalisation Levy” on all rateable properties in the ACT. A broad-based levy ensures that the burden of debt reduction is equally shared across the community as opposed to what would appear to be unfairly targeted approaches such as increased parking fees, bus fares etc. Using 2006 ACT Revenue Office figures the ACT had, at the time, approximately 132,000 rateable properties (i.e.126,372 residential, 5055 commercial and 174 rural). With this in mind, and as an indicative measure, it is estimated that an additional $26million a year could be equitably raised based upon an annual BEL of $200 per property. I believe people would generally be willing to share an equal burden in rectifying the problem providing they know that the levy is short term. Therefore, the proposed levy should have a sunset clause of five years. Whilst I accept some will see this as an additional tax, I hope the community (and all political persuasions) will embrace

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I TAKE issue with Robert Macklin’s assertions about the results of “recent research” (unreferenced) on the environmental effects of Aboriginal land management practices and his blanket statements about traditional Aboriginal culture (“City News”, May 21). Contrary to Macklin’s assertions, the central deserts were a product of climate change and the jury is still out on the extinction of the megafauna. While traditional Aboriginal people may have had limited knowledge of the science of climatology, it is clear that they had a very detailed and precise knowledge of their environment and that, over time, they developed a custodial relationship with the land, based on religious beliefs. Mr Macklin’s assertions appear to be based more on ignorance and prejudice than on fact.

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DID you see the story about the new planets that have been found in faraway galaxies? Eccentric, strange-smelling space geeks with grey beards have found some planets out there, somewhere, that are apparently quite like this planet. Professor Geoff Marcy is one of these space geeks. He’s from the University of California and he says that there could be tens of billions of planets out there pretty much just like earth. That seems like a lot of planets to me, but it’s hard to argue with that white coat and those crazy eyes. I think this scientific breakthrough should signal a massive shift in our approach to all things environmental. Quite clearly we should scrap this emissions trading scheme and forget all about footprints of carbon. Let’s just be spending all of that environmental money on building a big rocket… and when this planet dies in the backside, we can hotfoot it to one of these new planets. No longer will we feel guilty about plastic bags, clearing rainforests or even endangered species, because, surely, whichever planet we pick will have an array of different creatures whose habitats we can systematically destroy. I don’t know about you, but I’m salivating at the prospect of making our mark on another faraway rock. It would probably be good if we’ve got more than one planet to choose from. I think we’ll need a back up because, whichever planet we relocate to, I’m sure it’ll only take us 100 years to stuff it up as well. We can just keep on planet hopping, like those blacklisted tenants that never pay the rent on time and just do a midnight runner and move to another place. And you see, the great thing about the planet rental market in outer space is you don’t need references from previous landlords. We’re set like a jelly now. Don’t anyone worry about climate change anymore because it’s all sorted. I’ve managed to convince some colleagues at 2CC that this is the correct path, now I’ve just got to work on people such as Bob Brown and Penny Wong and Shane Rattenbury! Mark Parton is the morning announcer for Talking Canberra 1206 2CC.

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GREENS MLA Caroline Le Couteur did not expect to be elected. So, when confronted with the final numbers that saw her scrape in as the last member in the ACT Assembly, taking an historic fourth seat at the last election in Molonglo, how did she feel? “Speechless,” she says. “Absolutely speechless, but I was really excited. It is a very different job from any other job that I have had before. “I thought I might have had a chance of getting in, but I thought it was well, well under 50 per cent. It was enough for me to talk to my partner about the possibility and if he’d said: ‘Oh my god, I don’t think I can handle that’, well, then, I wouldn’t have done it. But here we are!” It may have come as a surprise to everyone, but that doesn’t mean she is a “dummy” member by default. Smart and engaging, she left a top job in IT as a director of Australian Ethical Investments for politics where she has been given some plum portfolios to shadow – Planning (a Greens top prior-

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THERE was a time when if you were anyone, you simply had to be on the cover of “Vanity Fair”, or at least well represented visually in its pages, says HELEN MUSA.

THE National Portrait Gallery is about to pay tribute to the specialised art of celeb photography in a new show, “Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008”. The show opened at the National Portrait Gallery in London last year, then travelled to the National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, then to Los Angeles County Museum. Now it’s in Canberra – the only Australian venue – and will finish up in Toronto. The title is deceptive. In fact, the exhibition breaks down into an earlier period of black and white glory from 1913-1936. It ends up, though not exclusively, in an explosion of colour photography from the time of magazine’s re-launch in 1983 until last year. In the past, internationally-known figures such as Albert Einstein, Cary Grant and Jean Harlow held centre stage in “Vanity Fair”, with photographers Edward Steichen, Cecil Beaton, Baron De Meyer, Man Ray and Australian-born Anton Bruehl behind the cameras. Senior curator at the NPG, Michael Desmond, believes that to be a photographed celebrity these days is to be the equivalent of aristocracy. This is most evident in the huge Annie Leibowitz “Hollywood” cover for April 2001, incorporating everyone from Meryl Streep to Sophie Loren in a grand, flattering portrait. In addition, Desmond says, celebrity photo portraits often obtain a measure of gravitas by likeness to portraits from times past, as in Michael Thompson’s portrait of star Julianne Moore in the style of Ingres’s “Odalisque”. A naked woman photographed on horseback, conjures up Lady Godiva. Celebrity portrait is Louis Armstrong 1935, nothing new to our National Portrait Gallery. by Anton Bruehl.

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Hilary Swank, December 2004, by Norman Jean Roy. Desmond points to the huge success of the 2007 show “Famous,” featuring portraits by Australian celebrity photographer Karin Katts. For those interested in sensational portraiture, this new exhibition features cover images such as the Reagans dancing from 1985, the pregnant Demi Moore from 1991, a classical portrait of George W. Bush’s Afghan war cabinet from 2003 and actresses Scarlett Johansson and Keira Knightley photographed naked in 2006. Of course, much of it came about initially from what Desmond calls “ opportunistic photojournalism”, but in a nice twist, everything will be seen in Canberra has ended up as art. An unusual highlight of these “Vanity Fair.” portraits is the chance to see definitive portraits of the Jazz Age, with studies of Louis Armstrong, Josephine Baker and Noel Coward. The selection also includes two hitherto unseen 1928 studies:

Florence Vandamm’s portrait of actress Alice White and Emil Bieber’s rendering of German artist George Grosz. “Vanity Fair’s” original purpose, sustained in its second incarnation, was “to record modern men and women of culture, stature and talent” and portrait photography was the distinguishing feature of the magazine. Following the practice of editor Frank Crowninshield, who ran “Vanity Fair” from 1914 to 1936, the revived monthly commissioned the world’s leading portrait photographers, among them Helmut Newton, Nan Goldin, Herb Ritts, Harry Benson, Mario Testino, Jonathan Becker and Bruce Weber. This exhibition, drawn from the archives of “Vanity Fair” and the Condé Nast Archive, pays tribute to their art. “Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 19132008.” will be at the National Portrait Gallery from June 5 to August 30.

AFTER closing Canberra’s much-loved, much-missed Electric Shadows cinema, Andrew Pike now focuses his movie energies on filmmaking, co-producing this feature documentary with his daughter Harriet and playwright Robin McLachlan as the first output in Andrew Pike. this new career. In an eclectic compilation including archival cinema footage, live interviews with former colleagues and friends, filmed excerpts of Tony Barry playing Chif in Robin McLachlan’s play and contemporary film of Chifley memorabilia in Bathurst and the modest house there which he bought as a young man and was his home for the remainder of his life, Andrew wearing his director’s hat presents a great prime minister as a memorable film persona. The film touches on Chif’s public and political lives less to proclaim his legacy to this nation than to establish its human environment. It illuminates his innate humanity, affectionately reflecting his strengths, weaknesses, foibles, habits and simplicity. Secondary students are an important audience for this gently perceptive film. Canberra should be justifiably proud of Andrew and Harriett Pike. Their next production, shortly for release, is leading Chinese director Zhang Zeming’s first feature documentary, “Across the Plateau”, about seven retired Chinese cycling more than 3000kms from China’s north to Everest Base Camp. At Dendy, matinees only Continued Page 11.

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BREAD, WATER & 1000 FILMS! By Helen Musa SIMON Weaving, incoming director of the Canberra International Film Festival, has flown out to spend the Cannes Film Festival “in the bowels of the cinema with water and dry bread… my job is to watch a thousand films in 12 days”. In fact, he assured friends and colleagues before he left, the Cannes Marché – market – was the “underbelly” of Cannes, a far cry from the red-carpet glamour nights. Top of Weaving’s shopping list for Canberra will be American indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch’s latest film “Limits of Control”, featuring Isaach de Bankole, John Hurt, Gael García Bernal, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray. He also has his eye on the Russian film “Come and See,” which he describes as “the best war film ever made.” A well-known film critic and film maker, who came to Canberra several years ago, Weaving replaces the founding director of the event, Michael Sergi, who recently moved to Bond University to set up the centre for film, television and screen-based media. Weaving was on hand recently at Dendy Cinemas with the retiring president of the film festival Graham O’Loghlin, the new president, ABC journalist-presenter Virginia Hausseger and Ivan Slavich, the representative of the chief sponsor TransACT, who

predicted that the event was going to get “bigger and bigger.” Weaving had just managed to finish shooting his own new film before leaving for France, a work created around his own script and starring ANU personalities Tony Turner and Geoffrey Borny playing judges in a TV reality show. He praised the direction given to the festival by Sergi, whom he called “a mate” and said the strength of Canberra’s Film Festival was that it was “embedded so strongly in the community”. “Compared to the bigger festivals, the support network here is quite extensive,” he said. And, like Sergi, he believed in the idea that “film is about really good stories.” Hausseger expressed astonishment that a festival, which to her seemed “so glamorous and so professional”, was run by “just a bunch of volunteers”. But what a bunch of volunteers! The “refreshed”, committee includes production expert Nicole Mitchell, academic Dr Carrie Kilpin, former Edinburgh Film Festival press officer Heather Mitchell, and head of communication, media and music at CIT, John Frohlich. Hausseger went on to quote from a German film director, who said that a film festival enabled us to step out into the wider world… “It’s like viewing the fingerprint of the nation.”

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Yes, you guessed it: The less-gormless youth is he. And he falls for one of a quartet of deep-bosomed students researching THE production companies’ logos for “Lesthe vampire legend. bian Vampire Killers” blazon unjustifiable Recently asked what I most enjoyed seehubris about work that would have earned ing on screen, in a flippant moment fuelled writer Paul Hupfield and director Phil Clayby good wine I answered, “nipples and don a big fat “F” had they submitted it to any pubic hair”. Not even occasional nipple reputable film school as an end-of-course flashes outweigh “LVK’s” inability to justify exercise. It’s an ill-made grab-bag of clichés itself. (My real answer is intelligent westtouching every element of film production erns, alas seldom being made nowadays.) – screenplay, plot, acting, costumes, cinema“LVK” is a British attempt to capitalise on tography, music score, final edit. the relative success of “Shaun of the Dead” Two gormless youths visit a remote in the vampire comedy genre. The creative village near where, in the Middle Ages, abilities of Hupfield and Claydon haven’t before a knight beheaded the lesbian mastered its lesbianism (unconvincing), vampire queen, she laid a curse turning his vampirism (vapid), comedy (coarse and far female descendants into lesbian vamshort of clever), characters (lacking definipires on their 18th birthdays until a male tion), drama (dull). descendant comes along to raise the curse. At Hoyts

WAS this play about art or life? Well I’d plumed for the latter, though there was a great deal of talk on stage about whether film was better than theatre; so much so, that there were times when you feared it could be one of those plays about playing. And in one sense it was, as this was a play that offered opportunities to excel in the art of acting. Ellen Caesar as the thoughtful daughter Amy and Naone Carrel, as her mother Esme, the star actress who internalises her technique with each advancing year, gave fine performances with a sophisticated level of give and take. Scarcely lagging behind was

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Isaach de Bankole in Jim Jarmusch’s latest film “Limits of Control”… top of Weaving’s shopping list for the Canberra film festival. As for Weaving, who had to put up with jokes about his trip being a case of a tough job that somebody’s got to do, he’ll be busy chasing “the stuff that you would otherwise not see on general release.” The Canberra International film Festival will run from October 28 to November 8.

JOHN Wood was ideally cast in this iconic Australian play. His vocal range, physicality, sense of Aussie comedy and the ability to suggest more than what you see, made this one-man show engaging and endearing. “A Stretch of the Imagination” is about loss. Its comic tone is underscored with a sense of isolation caused by personal abandonment and the death of all things once cherished. The central character of Monk O’Neill is very much alone. Through all of this, Monk retains his sense of humour and his own self-effacing acceptance

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“Amy’s View” By David Hare, directed by Ian Hart. At Theatre 3. Season ended. Reviewed by Helen Musa. Martin’s Searle as Amy’s somewhat detestable husband Dominic. In a splendid two-handed scene with Carrel towards the end of the play, he, like every other character, showed us a glimpse of his inhumanity, though that was hard to spot underneath the dark glasses. This was a moving, searching look at the need for love between human beings. And that, as the play told us, was Amy’s view of life.

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“A Stretch of the Imagination” By Jack Hibberd. Directed by Denis Moore. The Q (Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre). Season ended. Reviewed by Joe Woodward. of his absurdity and struggling daily rituals. Is the play suggesting something deep within a wider cultural loss or change within the short history of white occupation of this country? The production struggled, as have previous productions, with the difficult episodic nature of the text. Wood made much of each scene and managed to draw the audience with him.

“Night at the Museum 2” (PG) THE comic clichés of “Night at the Museum 2” manifest their heritage through a Hollywoodian view of natural and social history mixed with TV sitcoms in a sequel stemming from the narrative fiction that when museums close for the night, the exhibits come out to play. The drama flows along the rocky bed of a shallow stream satirising that well-worn theme of world domination, this time the ambition of a Pharaoh. Ben Stiller plays a former museum night guard returning to save his playmates, who are being removed to archives at the Smithsonian and replaced by less-ancient artefacts. For romantic interest, Amy Adams plays Amelia Erhardt. Robin Williams plays Teddy Roosevelt. Those roles make no demands on any of them. At Hoyts, Greater Union

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CANBERRA’S dry climate leaches moisture out of more than our face and hair – it dries out skin all over. “Once those sexy summer nights have passed and the winter blues set in, we say hello to chapped lips and itchy, snake-like, scaly skin,” says Kate Squires, core creative senior make-up artist at Napoleon Perdis cosmetics. Fortunately, there are ways to combat dryness. “Moisturising regularly in the winter months is one of the best things you can do for your skin,” says Kate. “After a bath or a shower you should always put moisturiser on within 15 minutes of getting out. “It’s also better to apply moisturiser at least twice a day, and ideally you should apply it throughout the day instead of just in the morning and at night. “This helps to give your skin the best-possible chance of rehydrating itself.” Regular exfoliation is just as important in winter as in summer, Kate says. “By removing the top layer of dead epidermis cells, you will make your skin appear smoother and less wrinkled. “Scrub your body using gentle, circular motions and work your way up from the feet to the shoulders. “Care should be taken when exfoliating sensitive areas like the neck and thighs. Pay special attention to rough spots, such as the back, arms, knees, elbows and heels. “Don’t think you need to apply a lot of pressure to the skin for it to work properly – let the products do the work!” – Megan Haggan

Playtime? Call my secretary KEEPING track of my family’s numerous and often competing commitments has got out of control. Every week there is school, horse-riding lessons (I’ve recently been cursed with a horsemad child), ballet, swimming lessons and usually some other child-related social engagement, shopping, haircuts, medical appointments, tutoring of some description or another and, of course, Joey Scouts. Now, compared with many parents, especially those whose children are learning to play musical instruments or competitive team sports, I have it pretty easy. But all this got me thinking that it would be a great business opportunity for someone to start up a secretariat service for busy parents. It is not uncommon to simultaneously drive the car, talk on the hands free to reschedule the family’s flu shots, search the front seat for the allimportant permission slip (which was due today for swimming that has somehow gone astray), all the while refereeing World W III that has erupted in the back seat while attempting to get the kids to school on time in peak-hour traffic.

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Look great, feel gorgeous OUR self-esteem is inextricably tied up with the way we feel about our looks, says stylist, make-up artist, photographer and image editor Nik Studio – and it’s this which drives the growing trend of professional portraiture. Glamour snapper Nik says he’s unique Nik Studio’s work… in that while he works ordinary Canberrans closely with fashion discover their glamorand modelling agenous side. cies, he also offers his services to the general public, transforming ordinary Canberrans into fashion icons for a day. The process affects his clients long beyond the day of the shoot, he told “CityNews”. “I’ve seen people transform, not just for the shoot, but in the days, months and years afterwards,” he says. “Some have had such a boost to their confidence that they’ve been able to step into a different area of employment, something they had always wanted to do. “It’s basic human psychology that the way we feel is affected by how we look: we seek out mirrors and find that the mood of our entire day, or even week, is changed by the way we perceive ourselves.” Fashion portraits bring out our best and most glamorous side, he says – and our true beauty. “People think – and know – that ‘I can look that good’ and feel very positive; and when you think this way, you attract positive energy.”

Bling’s the thing! THIS season’s classic clothing lends itself perfectly to standout jewellery, says Jane Brown, owner and designer of Jane Brown Pearls, Yarralumla. “Because most people wear darker colours over autumn and winter, they can be quite bold when it comes to jewellery,” Jane says. When simple, sleek apparel serves

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Unite, your planet needs you now On Friday, June 5, we’re urged to get involved by taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint: this year Mexico will host the day, but individuals and organisations worldwide are asked to make a commitment to carbon emission reduction. According to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the theme is aimed at inspiring us all to do our part. “Our planet needs more than just action by governments and corporations; it needs each of us,” he says. “Although individual decisions may seem small in the face of global threats and trends, when billions of people join forces in common purpose, we can make a tremendous difference.”

He encouraged us all to take steps such as switching off unnecessary lights; taking public transport; recycling; planting trees and holding corporations responsible for their environmental practices. We can also take measures such as giving away clothes and other items we no longer want, instead of throwing them out; using cloth instead of plastic bags when shopping; and installing eco-friendly devices such as low-flow shower heads in the home. For more information and tips on a greener lifestyle, visit www.unep.org/wed/2009/english/.

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WHEN we’re installing solar power systems for either domestic or commercial use, we need to take into account that solar power use should be long-term, says Justin Ryan, managing director of Armada Solar. This means using superior systems that will not wear rapidly, he says, and which are subject to ongoing maintenance. “We’re about quality solar systems that will last for at least 20 years, not systems that will be a white elephant in 10 years,” says Justin, pictured right. “We also don’t believe in installing and walking away. We go back and clean the installation every six months and monitor how it’s performing for its owner.” Justin says that Armada sources components internationally recognised as high-quality. The new “feed-in” law, or solar premium, will make it more attractive for Canberrans to purchase superior solar technology, he told “CityNews”. Canberrans with systems such as solar generators in place receive a tariff for the electricity produced by their renewable systems.

“The feed-in law is an excellent development which is based on the findings of the 2005 report to the European Commission into feed-in laws in Europe. “Using solar power has a lot of benefits, including giving people a sense that they’re not draining energy from the grid; some people install these for environmental reasons, and others because they can save some money, and most a bit of both.” For more information call 6260 6005 or visit www.armadasolar.com.

Green’s the go THE “greening” of the energy industry isn’t a choice, but a necessity that we must embrace, says Dianne O’Hara, ActewAGL general manager, business development and strategy. ActewAGL is celebrating World Environment Day, but Dianne says that “as a provider of water, wastewater, electricity and gas, sustainable business practices are a critical aspect of ActewAGL’s thinking.” Green energy offers us many challenges and risks, but also many opportunities, she told “CityNews”. “One opportunity is to take advantage of Australia’s high solar radiation. ActewAGL intends to submit a comprehensive proposal in response to the ACT Government’s call for expressions of interest in the construction of a solar farm in the ACT. “We believe that the ACT solar farm will be an important demonstration that a large-scale plant can operate successfully.” The success of such a farm would let the ACT lead the country in solar energy by further encouraging the development of large-scale solar generation facilities throughout Australia. Dianne says ActewAGL also demonstrates its commitment to environmental sustainability by supporting

community events such as Earth Hour, Walk Against Warming, the Gungahlin Sustainable Living Fair and the Queanbeyan Enviro Expo. But this commitment starts at home, she says. “We have an internal environment campaign, called Be Green, which has received strong support from staff throughout the company, facilitated the reduction of energy consumption and raised general awareness regarding the environment.” ActewAGL’s new corporate headquarters in Civic, currently under construction, will include several environmentally friendly initiatives and is designed to achieve a top energy rating under the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS). ActewAGL also offers a green energy program to its customers. “The Greenchoice program allows everybody to help the environment by supporting energy generation from renewable sources like mini-hydro, wind power and biomass. “This popular program continues to enjoy strong support from the Canberra community.” For more information call 131493 or visit www.actewagl.com.au.

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Clever, clean design OWNER of Papercut Graphic Design, Claire Connelly, has a goal: to create great designs for business, while remaining environmentally conscious. “In today’s climate, being environmentally responsible is becoming a requirement,” says Claire. “We strongly believe in the value of environmentally sustainable options for our clients, and offer sound advice on the topic – it’s our point of difference.” She says Papercut makes green choices in every aspect of business, from consulting with clients about environmentally friendly designs options and choosing printers with similar values, to using paper with recycled content and actively practising recycling and low-energy use in their design studio. “As a graphic design studio, we have the potential to create a lot of waste. By going green in our design studio we are helping to reduce our carbon footprint, and that of our clients,” says Claire. Papercut designs a wide range of printed materials from logos and business cards to annual reports, as well as

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QUEANBEYAN will be hosting its first Enviro Expo next month, beating Canberra in staging an exhibition for non-industry and the public. Queanbeyan City Council is producing the exhibition in association with SERROC, ActewAGL and other sponsors, in response to its residents’ needs. A sustainability officer for council said that as well as believing the event to be necessary and timely in an environmental context, it was also largely due to requests for information from local residents. In particular, calls centred around solar power, homes and gardens. The free event will feature more than 30 local businesses with many happy to take up booths outdoors due to the overwhelming response that looks set to see the Crawford Street Conference Centre full. In addition, an abundance of free workshops, demonstrations and discussions will show people how to start their own veggie gardens, and look at practical sustainable food ideas, while booths will showcase products and services from Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra and Canberra. There will also be plenty of opportunity to assess how the Government’s new Green Grant can help you. Jenny Edwards’ Curtin-based company

Jenny Edwards, of Energy Imaging… “Imagine a 40-50cm square hole open in your home all year round and you’ll have an idea of how much energy is lost in a standard Canberra home through cracks in the home’s shell.” Energy Imaging offers an innovative service available from only two companies in Australia. Thermal imaging and air-leakage technology is used to identify gaps and cracks in Australian homes, where a huge amount of energy is lost. “Imagine a 40-50cm square hole open in your home all year round and you’ll have an idea of how much energy is lost in a standard Canberra home through cracks in the home’s shell.” With the right diagnosis, she says, a 3050 per cent reduction in heating costs can be made. “Many people are saving up for cavity wall insulation or double glazing,” she

added, “but if there are areas where heat can leak out, then these measures will not be cost effective.” Although this technology is not currently available as part of the Green Grants program, Ms Edwards hopes to see this change. “This technology is widely used in North America and Europe, and remedying the faults it finds is relatively cheap and easy.” Jenny will be demonstrating Energy Imaging at the expo, which will be held on June 12-13. For a full program guide go to www.qcc. nsw.gov.au or call Debra Bell on 6298 4546.

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15 On which part of the ship were miscreant sailors hung? 17 What are loud harsh cries of frightened fowls and the like? 18 What, broadly, is a level of command? 20 Which number is described by the Roman Numeral XI?

ACROSS 1 Informally, what is the "moment of truth"? 8 What is the outside of something? 9 To be coated with gold is to be what? 10 Which branch of mathematics deduces the properties of figures in space? 11 One dozen describes how many articles? 12 What is the colloquial term for a potato? 13 Romany is the language of which race? 1 16 Which name describes donkeys? 19 On what shaft does a wheel turn? 21 When one expresses mirth, one does what? 9 22 What is a large heavy kind of Yorkshire terrier? 23 Which voiced speech sounds describe a,e,i,o and u? 11 24 What is another term for a statuette? 25 To be prying is to be what?

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GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) You’re usually such a sticky-beak but try to be discreet this week, Gemini. There’ll be plenty of opportunities for socialising and exchanging nail-biting news, but be careful about passing on information that was given to you in confidence. If you spread garrulous gossip, you could end up in gigantic trouble!

CANCER (June 22 – July 22)

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TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20)

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Look out world! Rampaging Rams are in a gung-ho, take no prisoners kind of mood this week and you won’t take kindly to others telling you what to do. If you slow down [and calm down] then there’s a real chance you can accomplish a great deal – especially on Thursday, when well-considered action will take you far.

Bulls can be passionate and possessive creatures. But don’t allow yourself to go down the jealous or possessive path this week. If you are feeling insecure in a relationship, then start dealing with those issues now. It’s time to put that green-eyed monster to bed once and for all.

DOWN 2 What, collectively are trains? 3 In botany, what are tubercles? 4 Which rows of bushes form fences? 5 Where does the world renowned triangle lie? 6 What do we call small unpretentious restaurants? 7 What are diamond-shaped knitting patterns of two or more colours? 13 Name the tallest of existing quadrupeds. 14 What is the rank of a nobleman known as?

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

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Sudoku is an 81, square number Solution Crossword No.212 O C S K Y L I G H T R grid with nine A N N U A L E E R blocks each T R A N A C O N D A T E N containing nine C H A R O N E E D O M E S T I C cells. To solve G N E R I E the puzzle, all R O T T E R S N A C K S E O L U N E the blank cells must be filled in BA A NS D CE R O LP A RA E NN T using numbers T R I P T Y C H C E E L O U P H O L D from 1 to 9. D E S E R T E R Y S Each number can only appear once in each Solution Sudoku row, column medium No.7 and in the nine 1 4 9 8 6 3 2 7 5 3x3 blocks. You 2 8 3 9 7 5 6 4 1 can success5 7 6 1 2 4 9 3 8 fully solve the 9 6 8 5 3 2 4 1 7 puzzle just by 7 2 5 4 1 8 3 9 6 using logic and 3 1 4 7 9 6 8 5 2 the process of 8 3 1 2 5 9 7 6 4 elimination. 4 9 7 6 8 1 5 2 3 Solution next week

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Stop side-stepping Crabs - it’s time to make a wish upon a star! With Venus and Mars moving into your hopes and wishes zone, you need to be passionately proactive about making your dreams come true. “Hitch your wagon to a star, or you will just stay where you are.” [D. H. Lawrence]

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) With Mars and Venus moving into your career zone, things are about to liven up at work. Some Lions can expect a promotion or improved conditions, while others will just be very busy. Love and work could also combine in romantic and exciting ways [is that Cupid I see hiding behind your desk?]

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) Don’t always play it safe. This week’s stars encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and do something adventurous and inspiring. “Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash” [George Patton]. Slip out of Virgo analytical, worry-wort mode and into fun, flexible mode – if you can.

With Joanne Madeline Moore June 1-7 LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23) Luscious Librans are fabulous flirters and this week, with vampy Venus in your charm zone [until Saturday] it’s time to give those charisma muscles a workout. Do you want more love and success in your life? Flutter those eyelashes [or flex those abs] and you shall receive!

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21) Prepare to be at your sexy Scorpio best as Mars sashays into your partnership zone. So it’s time to up the romance factor and make your [neglected?] partner feel extra special. Singles - don’t sit around passively waiting for your soul mate to appear. You need to be passionately proactive as you get out on the prowl, looking for love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Sagittarians are spontaneous folk but don’t overdo it, especially on Saturday, when you could suffer [again!] from “foot-inmouth syndrome”. Think before you speak, otherwise you’ll just upset others with your unique brand of truth serum. It’s time to expand your mind in inspiring and heroic new directions.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Single Capricorns - it’s the perfect week to take some time off work so you can smell the roses and circulate socially. You won’t find love with your nose permanently to the grindstone! Your quote for the next seven days is from birthday great Marilyn Monroe [born June 1] “A career is wonderful, but you can’t curl up with it on a cold night.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Spiritual, religious or philosophical subjects are on your mind, as Jupiter/Chiron/Neptune join up in your sign. You’re preoccupied with lofty ideas but have you been pulling your weight at home? Make sure you do your fair share of household duties this week, otherwise dirty dishes could lead to domestic dramas!

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The current [and rare] Jupiter/Chiron/Neptune hookup lasts until June 12, and will increase any interest you have in spiritual subjects or healing work. It’s a fabulous time to heal old wounds – whether they are of the physical or emotional variety. Creative inspiration could also strike at any time so have a notebook on hand! Copyright 2009 Joanne Madeline Moore.

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WINNER of the 2008 Master Builders Excellence in Building Award, 39 Boronia Drive, O’Connor, has sold for $1.2 million. The contemporary Will Hampson home was custombuilt for the owners by local builders BLD Homes, and attracted healthy interest during its four weeks on the market, says selling agent Will Hampson, of LJ Hooker, Tuggeranong. Feedback from prospective purchasers highlighted some of the home’s most desirable features, including its practical design, light-filled living spaces and outdoor entertaining space. MEANWHILE, Mr Hampson has been busy securing what he says is a new record for the sale of a free-standing, five-bedroom house in Kingston, with the recent sale of a new home at 64 Dawes Street. With an asking price of $1.79million, he’s been instructed not to tell the final price. But he promises it’s a record. He says high-quality finishing throughout the double storey home had impressed prospective purchasers. The home is the first of its size to sell within its exclusive development, close to Lake Burley Griffin and Manuka and Kingston.

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BONUS ALFRESCO AREA

FORDE CELEBRATION

SALE 5 ONLY!! INCLUDES

ARTISTS IMPRESSION

7 Rubeo Street

House + Land package

$530,000

DUCTED HEATING & FRONT LANDSCAPING

Angela Penhallow Sasha Trpkovski

p: 0418 555 594 e: sasha.trpkovski@pbspropertygroup.com.au

ARTISTS IMPRESSION

• Architect 4 bedroom + ensuite design • 623m2 block in quiet street location • Stunning street appeal • Double garage + internal access • Fencing & concrete driveway • 5,000ltr rain water tank • Downlights to all living areas • Build time guarantee • BONUS rumpus/home theatre room

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

ARTISTS IMPRESSION

House + Land package

$569,000 5 STAR ENERGY RATING

BONUS ALFRESCO AREA ARTISTS IMPRESSION

9 Rickman Street 5 STAR ENERGY RATING

4/9/2009 4:22:06 PM

• 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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6 Arndt Street 5 STAR ENERGY RATING

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p: 0412 004 802 e: angela.penhallow@pbspropertygroup. com.au

• Designer 4 bedroom + ensuite design • 499m2 block in family friendly street • Stunning street appeal • Double garage + internal access • Fencing & concrete driveway • 5,000 ltr rain water tank • Downlights to all living areas • Build time guarantee • Huge walk-in robe in master bedroom

House + Land package

• Architect designed Tri-level 4 bedroom family home • 583m2 block in quiet street location with views • BONUS rumpus/home theatre room • Separate Main bedroom with designer ensuite • Double garage + internal access • Fencing & concrete driveway • 5,000 ltr rain water tank • Downlights to all living areas • Build time guarantee

$599,000 5 STAR ENERGY RATING

*prices based on separate contacts for the land +house

Land for Sale

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ARTISTS IMPRESSION

32 Allnut Cresent

$860,000

• Rare 979m2 family sized block • Opposite reserve enjoying beautiful views • BONUS ALFRESCO AREA • Tri-level architect inspired 5 bedroom design • Quality floor coverings

House + Land package • Height ceilings to living areas • Large Rumpus room • Ducted air conditioning • $12,000 allowance for front landscaping 5 STAR ENERGY RATING

Elmslea Home + Land Packages

Chelsea 24

19 squares living

• Land size: over 1,200m2 • 4 bedrooms + ensuite • Floor coverings included • Driveways & Fencing incl.

Sirocco 7

22.5 Squares Living

• Land size: over 1,200m2 • 4 beds + ensuite • Reverse cycle air cond. • Large ‘great’ room

$451,300

• Reverse cycle air cond. • Choose your own colours • Dbl garage + int access • Optional alfresco area

$465,200

• Dbl garage + int access • Floor coverings incl. • Driveway & Fencing incl. • Rumpus room

Allenby

12.5 Squares Living

• Land size: 1,260m2 • 3 bedrooms + 2 way bath • Dirveway & Fencing incl. • Floor coverings included

Accent

21 Squares Living

• 4 bedrooms + ensuite • Bonus ‘common’ room • Dbl garage + int access • Rumpus & family room

$424,250

• Choose your own colours • Single lock-up gar + int access • Reverse cycle air cond. • Large open plan living area

$496,500

• Reverse cycle air cond. • Modern Knebel kitchen • Quality floor coverings • Driveway & Fencing incl.

Attention: 1st Homebuyers are eligible for $24,000 government grant + another $6,000 developers discount.

Royalla Home + Land Packages

Chelsea 24

19 squares living

• Land size: 6.5 acres • 4 bedrooms + ensuite • Open plan living • Floor coverings included

$678,300

• Reverse cycle air cond. • Dbl garage + int access • Optional alfresco area • Choose your own colours

Sirocco 7

22.5 Squares Living

• Land size: over 6 acres • 4 beds + ensuite • Reverse cycle air cond. • Large ‘great’ room

$696,500

• Dbl garage + int access • Floor coverings incl. • Rumpus room • A great family home

Heritage Estate 24.6 Squares Living $724,700

Chisolm Lodge 30 Squares Living $761,300

• Land size: 6.4 acres • 4 bedrooms + ensuite • Huge master bedroom • Dbl garage + int access

• Land size: 6.5 acres • 4 bedrooms + ensuite • Huge master bedroom • Dbl garage + workshop

• Rumpus & family room • Reverse cycle air cond. • Quality floor coverings • Attractive rural home

• Rumpus & conservatory • Reverse cycle air cond. • Modern Knebel kitchen • Quality floor coverings

All Royalla packages include a $20,000 allowance for water tank & septic system.

All packages are subject to site costs. • Freehold Land — NO time limit to build and NO Government housing • 15mins to Queanbeyan, 20minutes to Fyshwick, 30minutes to the City centre • Close to shops, child care centre, schools, local cafes, restaurants, wineries & antique stores • Either choose from our great range of 3, 4 or 5 bedroom Home + Land packages or choose your own builder

All packages are subject to site costs. 50% • FREEHOLD LAND — No time limit to build and NO community title already • Final Stage Now Selling! — Only 38 blocks ranging from 5 to 30 acres sold • Only 10 minutes to Calwell, 15 minutes to the Tuggeranong Town Centre, 30 minutes to the City • Either choose from our great range of 3,4 or 5 bedroom Home + Land packages or choose your own builder • Fully sealed roads, fully fenced, underground electricity, bus services, water bore or dam & ADSL2 Broadband

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STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME

Auction

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. For alfresco entertaining there is an expansive timber deck that extends off the kitchen/living area and is highlighted a duel jet water feature. Conveniently positioned close to the local school, Gungahlin Town Centre and that is just moments away from the City this home is a must see! Call me today to arrange an inspection! EER 5 Address: 24 Windjana Street Harrison Open: Sat 30th May 1:00pm – 2:00pm Price: Auction 3rd June, 6:00pm, Canberra Business Event Centre, Regatta Point Agent: Andrew Greenberger, L.J, Hooker Canberra City Contact: 6249 7700 or 0400 819 650

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TUGGERANONG 6293 2323

Sutton

WESTON CREEK 6287 1600

WODEN 6281 6900

Auction

FIRST TIME OFFERED

Elders Dickson 6230 0599 71 Woolley Street, Dickson 30 CityNews May 28-June 3

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: Registration: Address: Contact:

Auction On Site 11am, Sat 30th May 2009 from 10.30am Sat 30th May 2009 2495 Sutton Road Richard Munnings 0411 055 512 Quentin Hodgkinson 0412 381 102

www.elders.com.au/dickson

GJ2909

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.

TO VIEW ALL PR OPER TIES www .lan yonr ealesta te .com.au PROPER OPERTIES www.lan .lany onrealesta ealestate te.com.au

RICHARDSON

AUCTION

Seriously Serious Seller.

Be assured, if there is a hint of serious bidding at next Saturday’s auction, THIS HOME WILL BE SOLD! Vendor has realistic expectations for this 170+m2 cottage with huge family room (about 6 x 4.5m), rumpus/office/guest room etc (4.6 x 2.7m ish), 3 bedrooms – master with full bathroom and spa, gas heating, cooking and instant hot water service and reverse cycle air con. Outside, the list of benefits continues with huuuuge covered deck, carport, fully lined garage with auto door and workshop at EER 2.5 rear and colorbond fencing. Auction on site, 12.30pm Saturday, 30th May 2009.

Andrew York 0418 624 411

MONASH

NEW!!

$390 000 - $450 000

Meticulously Maintained in Monash

This 3 bedroom well kept home is not only located in a very desirable suburb but also abounds with many desirable features – renovated kitchen & bathroom, ducted heating and evaporative cooling, formal lounge & dining, family room, neat gardens, double garage & single carport. EER 1

Paula Guy 0418 285 737 BANKS

$359 950

Spacious Open Plan Design!! • 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 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

FADDEN

NEW!!

$385 000 - $435 000

Yes – price range is correct so make sure you see It while it’s still available. 3 bedroom, ensuite, with family room, formal areas, ducted heating, instant hot water, security system and garage. Rented to 11/09 at $385pw so still plenty of time to satisfy FHOG requirements of occupancy. EER 1.0

Andrew York 0418 624 411

$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 BANKS

AUCTION

Charm and Character (and that’s just the agent - you should see the House!!!)

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

Budget Entry to Prestige Postcode.

CONDER

FADDEN HILLS

GORDON

NEW!!

$355 000

Spacious Separate Living Areas!! • 3 Bedrooms, all with Built Ins • 2 way Bathroom with Corner Spa, • Gas Heating & Cooking. • Internal Access from Garage • Small Paved Rear Courtyard. EER 4

Betty Wark 0408 166 833 BONYTHON

$390 000 - $430 000

Walking Distance to The Hyperdome.

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

NEW!!

$380 000 - $420 000

Space and Tranquility.

Nestled in a select cul de sac in Stage 1, this 3 bedroom cottage beckons to the discerning. Sundrenched north facing family/meals and kitchen, 2 way bathroom, garage under the roof line with internal access, thoughtfully designed and cared for garden with pergola-covered outdoor area. EER 3

Andrew York 0418 624 411 WANNIASSA

$380 000 - $420 000

Family-Friendly Home and Location.

Save a fortune if you work in the area and become amazingly healthy! 2 storey, 3 bedroom townhouse in small (5) complex. Ensuite, powder room, spa, internal access to double garage, spacious living areas and huge main bedroom. Brilliant investment property with so many people working so close. EER 4

*3 bedrooms. *Ducted gas heating. *Quiet street. *Garage and carport. *Close to church & state primary schools. EER 1.5

BONYTHON

CLEAR RANGE

Andrew York 0418 624 411

$439 950

GORDON

$499 000

Perfect Location to Invest, Live, Share!! • Don’t Drive By – Way bigger than it looks • 185sqm (20 square) in Great Location • 4 Bedrooms, ensuite, + sep Powder Rm • Big Kitchen, Sep Living Areas, • No Body Corp Fees!! EER 4

Betty Wark 0408 166 833

Andrew York 0418 624 411 $380 000 - $420 000

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

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