Canberra CityNews October 29-November 4, 2009

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That Welshie…

Rotary in song

Who does he think he is?

THE Rotary Club of Canberra’s Seniors Concert will be held on Sunday, November 1, from 2pm, at the Albert Hall. With support from the Canberra Flower Club, St John’s Ambulance and Hudson’s Catering, Colin Slater will arrange solo performers to work with Sing Australia choirs to present a show of musical favourites. Seniors who wish to attend should contact the Council on the Ageing on 6282 3777. Transport can be provided if required.

Girls’ night in

He’s been stirring up the pot every arvo in Canberra now for seven years – and loves every minute of it. JORIAN GARDNER cheerfully cops a mouthful from Canberra’s award-winning shock jock Mike Welsh.

“THESE are my opinions and I can back them up – they’re not always right, but I can back them up and I can argue them and I am not going to back down on air.”

That’s 2CC’s no-nonsense, radio talkback host Mike Welsh (known to his listeners as “Welshie”), talking. He takes no prisoners and doesn’t suffer fools easily as he presents his afternoon show – for which he recently won a third consecutive award as Best Talk Presenter at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards.

“If (the caller) is a bit of a dickhead, or they say something stupid, I will wind them up a bit – that’s the whole idea of it,” says the straight-talking radio man.

“Even if people are stupid, I like to talk to them – because they are stu-

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pid! That’s what the entertainment is for the audience; people like to hear the Rons and the Bruces and Mike Welsh… “I want people to still turn to the radio, because it Photo by Silas. even the Mike Welshes – I mean, affects them.” who does he think he is?”

Welsh recently made a docu- interest. I want people to still turn say ‘this is what I think’! mentary – “All Talk” – drawing to the radio, because it affects “I hope people are still going on the characters that call into his them. to engage even though there are program, complete with some of “The people listening have so many other forms of entertainhis greatest hits – or near misses opinions, and the people ringing ment; I mean, you can get the news – of chats with callers that have up have opinions, and I’ll have one on your mobile phone and so forth; invariably ended up with Welsh as well – I just happen to be the we need to work harder to break hanging up on them as they trade bloke driving the program, and news in the afternoon, not just abuse. It shows the man’s intense I have the skill set to keep things refresh the morning stuff. I need passion for the medium. from getting boring. On talk radio to work harder to ensure that I am “I don’t really screen my calls, I we all have access to have an opin- getting a better angle on the story screen them on air. It’s great when ion on whatever it is you want and, that’s out there for that day, or a they are interacting, not just in hopefully, there is a big issue every breaking story. That’s what people the background like a music sta- day that drives it, but you don’t get want.” tion, but they’re participating, a major scandal every day. I hate For more information on the they reach over and turn the radio those presenters that say ‘ring me documentary “All Talk”, email up when something spikes their now and tell me what you think’; I welsh@capitalradio.net.au.

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Natalie Charalambous, of the Solitaire Homes Gold Coast promotions team, will be at the Thoroughbred Park’s Melbourne Cup race day to collect funds in aid of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation. Story Page 8.

Photo by Kevin Rankin

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COMMUNITY CPS Australia is hosting its annual “Girls Night In” on November 25. The event will be filled with food, pink champagne, fun for the kids, great games and prizes, fantastic ladies’ products and services, raffles and lucky door prizes. The event will be held at Community CPS Australia, 105 Mawson Drive, Mawson. Please RSVP by November 16 to Rachel Markwart on 6286 0567, or email rmarkwart@ communitycps.com.au.

Big bins arrive Six large stainless steel bins have been installed at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue and London Circuit, at the intersection of Northbourne Avenue and Alinga Street and on the verge in front of the ACT Supreme Magistrates Court and ACT Police Station. The ACT Government installed new street furniture in several locations around the city centre as part of the city centre furniture replacement project.

Ziggys wins LOCALLY owned family business Ziggys Garden Fresh in the Belconnen Markets has been awarded Greengrocer of the Month Award for September. Ziggys is the first business in Belconnen Markets to win this accolade, and is now a finalist for Greengrocer of the Year. The award is judged against 300 stores in Sydney metropolitan, ACT and NSW.

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True confessions…

I love being a bloke I LOVE being a bloke. Men are the luckier sex, I was telling Peter and Marty over a beer at the Magpies Club on Caulfield Guineas day.

I’d gone in to the club to place a few bets on the races. The rest of the family was in Newcastle for the weekend, so I thought: “What the hell? I’ll stay for a while and watch some of the races… on my own.”

Most women would never do that. They wouldn’t go to licensed premises to spend time there alone. Men can.

And once we’re there with a beer in hand, there’s so much more chance that we’ll end up making new friends.

We are all linked by this universal language –sport.

Any man in any bar watching any sport on any-sized screen has an excuse to talk to any other man in that bar at any time and to become locked in passionate conversation with complete strangers.

Even more than alcohol,

MARK PARTON, of 2CC, says men are the luckier sex… sport’s the thing that breaks down barriers.

If you’re watching cricket, you can just turn randomly to the guy next to you and say: “He’s playing well, young Watson, but I’d still be bringing Hughesy back to open in the Tests. What do you think, mate?”

The man sitting across from you, who you had never laid eyes on before that day, will either agree or argue with you in a good-natured way.

The pair of you will soon be chatting about how Nathan Hauritz doesn’t turn the ball as much you’d like him to and reminiscing about your favourite Gilchrist innings.

On this day at the Magpies Club, I was standing next to Marty, who I’d never met

before, and I said: “What do you like in the first leg of the quaddie?”

He told me. I gave him my assessment of the race. We went off and put our bets on and then came back to watch the race. He won. I lost.

He introduced me to his mate Peter and before long I was in their drinks’ round. Women couldn’t do that.

Shari, from my work, pointed out to me that the random female connection tends to happen in the toilet.

“That’s where you can talk to women who you’ve never met,” she said.

But I’d much rather make someone’s acquaintance at the bar rather than the urinal.

Mark Parton is the breakfast announcer at 2CC.

And on Page 17 – Why Leo Sayer loves being a legend

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Rebekah’s guilt-free fashions

By Tanya Davies AS a child Rebekah Griffiths spent Sundays collecting goodies at the local Trash and Treasure in the Adelaide Hills. Today she runs one of Canberra’s most sought-after services; buying and selling recycled clothing.

Her new Material Pleasures store in 3 Barrier Street, Fyshwick, carries the range of designer, vintage and high-quality contemporary clothing many Canberrans are familiar with from her Gorman House and Bus Depot Markets sites.

Rebekah is passionate about reducing waste within the fashion industry and has spent a lifetime collecting second-hand clothes to give to family and friends. Having seen many sides of the industry, including the vast mountains of clothes and waste materials dumped in charity bins she hopes she can make a small contribution to reducing what goes to landfill.

“If a woman buys half her clothes each season from vintage and pre-loved collections I hope that can make a significant difference,” she said.

Many of her pieces are sourced from Sydney and Melbourne, but with the opening of the new store Rebekah is also buying more clothes from Canberra. She buys at a small price rather than selling “on consignment”, where customers own the clothes and wait for a high price.

The upside is that most pieces in the shop sell for between $20 and $40 and it’s a quick and easy way to pick up some cash for things you

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Rebekah Griffiths… “If a woman buys half her clothes each season from vintage and preloved collections I hope that can make a significant difference.”

Photo by Silas. want to pass on with almost no effort.

Rebekah launders and repairs everything to an exacting standard before it goes on sale.

Janet Mountseer is a regular customer who was shopping when I called in. The last thing she bought here? A jumper on sale for $5.

“I used the arms to make two lampshade covers. It was a really great stretchy material,” she told me. “Now I just need to figure out what to do with the body!”

Rebekah has a great eye and has spent years cutting and re-stitching clothes and is

only too happy to share her stories, advice and expertise.

The new shop in Fyshwick is light and spacious and has changing rooms big enough to fit a pram. There are even toys for little ones.

But best of all, pre-loved shoes and handbags are only a matter of time.

Material Pleasures, Saturdays, Gorman House Markets, 10am-4pm; Sunday Bus Depot Markets, 10am-4pm; Tuesday-Thursday, Fyshwick 10am-4pm.

Property

By Catherine Carter

Hope springs from new planning regime THERE is some cautious optimism within the property industry following Chief Minister Jon Stanhope’s announcement of a new land and property department to streamline construction work in Canberra.

While details are still sketchy, it seems that the proposal is to combine part of the Department of Territory and Municipal Services, the strategic planning area in the Chief Minister’s Department and the Land Development Agency. Former Master Builders’ Association head David Dawes has been named as the possible chief executive of the new department.

Industry prefers to deal with a one-stop shop. It is more efficient that the frustrating troll through a series of departments, and it makes for less of the duplication, contradiction and general inconsistencies.

In a recent radio interview, the Chief Minister cited the decision to release around 3000 blocks of land for housing this year and the need to reconsider it in the light of the Commonwealth’s successful first-home buyer stimulus, saying: “In the past I don’t think we have been able to respond as quickly as we should.”

The ACT Government responded quickly to streamline planning processes for projects associated with the Commonwealth Government’s economic stimulus package, provided on a “use it or lose it” basis.

It has recognised the importance of investing in the long-term by streamlining processes. This is a very welcome acknowledgement, as well as what appears to be a decision by government to apply this thinking to private-sector projects as well, especially as much private sector funding is also on a “use it or lose it” basis.

Catherine Carter is the executive director of the Property Council of Australia (ACT).

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Who’d be married to a politician?

MOST politicians retire as a response to the will of the people. Some do so voluntarily. The usual explanation for those deciding to retire from politics without being forced out is “to spend more time with the family”. This is particularly so when the retiree is an office holder.

The role of family in politics is really a raw deal not only for the spouse but also for the children. At a time when the elected member is at the height of influence, making a difference in the community, relishing power relationships and making decisions that will have long-term impact; the rest of the family try to get on with their own private lives.

However, in most cases public life spills into the family’s private domain and partners and children have no choice but to deal with the backwash. The issue is much broader than the likelihood that the person is working long hours and will be attending many evening meetings in the electorate. The most difficult thing for family is the disempowerment.

When a public figure is being criticised, the individual has the tools available to deal with the comments. They can reinforce their own ideas, generate and flick out a press release, stand up in parliament and justify their actions. They can choose to ignore disparaging remarks and to lie low until the matter passes. Throughout the process they have staff and political colleagues who can provide advice and reassurance.

It is not the same for family members who are invariably in a quandary, attempting to choose between supporting the public figure and the

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By Michael Moore public stance or attempting to distance themselves. Even when they disagree with the partner or the parent on a specific matter, the choice has to be made either to be seen as disloyal or to attempt to justify the standpoint. It is a Hobson’s choice! Being seen as disloyal is likely to undermine the person in public life. Attempting to justify the position may be impossible as family members can hardly be expected to have the knowledge or understanding of issues that may be quite complex and controversial.

The involvement in politics, pride in the achievements of spouse or parent are normal emotions. It is not unusual to want to defend a person who is so close. But it is a constant pressure and particularly disempowering when it is not possible to use any of the tools that are available to the politician.

When a politician says that they wish to spend more time with their family, they are probably only telling half the story. They are also recognising the impact that their choices are having on the family and it is highly likely that they are making the move to reinstate a more normal life for themselves, but particularly for those who are closest to them.

Michael Moore is a former member of the ACT Legislative Assembly and an independent minister for health in the Carnell government.

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Greens to replace Libs, says Chief CHIEF Minister Jon Stanhope has taken a poke at the Opposition leadership, praising the youngest member of the Assembly, rookie Alistair Coe, as the most diligent Liberal and suggesting that the Greens could unseat the Liberals as the next Opposition after the 2012 election.

“They could be the next Opposition, easily, and I have no doubt that that is the Greens’ ultimate aim,” he told “CityNews” in an exclusive interview.

The Chief Minister has stepped up his attacks on Opposition Leader Zed Seselja in what is seen as a diversionary tactic from his own party’s woes: Long-time Minister John Hargreaves has moved to the backbench after a series of embarrassing slip ups and cabinet colleague Andrew Barr has caused headlines after he “accidentally” appointed one more board member that was necessary to the EPIC board, as well as continually refusing to apologise over comments he made about Liberal Steve Dozspot.

The Chief Minister thinks Mr Coe is “working hard” and “I think a couple of his colleagues, most notably his leader Mr Seselja and Mr Hanson could take a leaf out of Alistair Coe’s book and have a look at his work ethic.

I mean, I am not sure how effectively he is working, but he is certainly working hard; he’s trying hard.”

On life with the Greens, it’s hard not to notice that every Minister has at one point

Despite his relaxed and comfortable demeanour, the Chief Minister never lets the Liberals out of his sight, reports JORIAN GARDNER.

taken a swing at the ACT Greens and leader Meredith Hunter, despite the fact that the only reason any of them keep their jobs is because of the parliamentary agreement between the two parties.

“It’s all part of the hurley-burley, the titfor-tat of politics in the Assembly,” said Mr Stanhope.

“We are a minority government and certainly the Greens are our parliamentary partners as well as our political opponents and there is always going to be argy bargy and disagreement.

“We have a strong, enduring, positive (and) productive relationship with the Greens and I think that they are going well, they have positioned themselves extremely well. They are successfully, progressively, positioning themselves as the alternative government in the ACT.” However, just when you think the Chief is going soft: “They received strong support (at the last election), but people constantly forget this – that 85 per cent of Canberra people didn’t vote for them; didn’t want a bar of them.”

Schumann shares a hit for Rotary SINGER John Schumann (above) turned talker and had his audience at the Rotary District 9710’s annual conference in Cooma laughing and crying.

He talked about his early childhood, the Vietnam War and its impact on returning soldiers.

John received a standing ovation from the more than 300 Rotarians.

Other guest speakers included author Peter FitzSimons, and the former chief of the Seattle police, Dr Norm Stamper.

The theme of the conference was love, peace and understanding – the ‘60s and at the themed dinner Schumann agreed to sing “I Was Only 19” if the Rotarians raised $1200 to buy a shelter box. A shelter box is a large box that contains a tent, tools and utensils, enough for 10 people to have shelter in a disaster. More than $2400 was raised, enough for two shelter boxes.

More information about Rotary membership from Rowley Tompsett on 0408 661372.

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Jack of all… tribes!

A FEW weeks before Jack Johnson headed off for a two-week trip to Arnhem Land, the Year 9 student told “CityNews” he was eager to get there, a little nervous, but looking forward to an “excellent adventure”.

“I lead a kind of privileged life here in Canberra so I want to gain knowledge of the Aboriginal communities to help me appreciate my life more,” he said.

Well, a few weeks on and Jack’s back, and full of tales from his once-in-a-shortlifetime experience.

Jack,14, and six other boys from Canberra Grammar School ranging from years 9 to 11, as well as two teachers and one old boy (now a university student studying anthropology at the ANU), stayed with the Ngukurr community in south-east Arnhem Land immersing themselves in Aboriginal life and experience the indigenous culture. The boys stay in the rectory of the local church, unofficially called the “Ngukkur Hilton”.

The school has staged these expeditions a number of times before and the teachers involved say the boys come back changed people.

“It was amazing,” Jack said. “It was so very different to here. The first thing that hit me when we got there – apart from the heat! – was how the Aboriginal kids were the most welcoming, unconditional people I have ever met.

“They just walked up to us and introduced themselves. It was awkward to start

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“The Aboriginal kids were the most welcoming, unconditional people I have ever met.” off with, but soon we found our feet with them, so to speak.

“We experienced an initiation ceremony and did some really cool Aboriginal dancing. Boy, can they dance – they glided though and were so good! We were painted up with white paint, and an elder gave us a speech – a serious talk about respect for the land, people, animals and the art.

“We were then initiated into the black community. We are now honorary black fellas!”

“The Aboriginal kids were much better at catching fish than we were, though. We caught loads of barramundi and catfish and collected lily pads with fruit on the bottom of them. It was amazing and we had lots of little friends who’d play and tag along with you everywhere!”

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An opportunity to network with the local business community and members and celebrate the year’s achievements and look to the year ahead.

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Sharadon looks thrilled with her new footy boots from Canberra.

Aboriginal friends as AFL “plays a massive part in their lives”. The boots were gathered from an appeal to the student body across the school and carried by the boys in their luggage.

“The footy boots were a big hit!” Jack said. “They were boots just like the professionals wear and they loved them.

“We came back with some artwork, which was really good. Everyone was so kind and generous to us. I would definitely go back there, that’d be great!”

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By Jorian Gardner

Annual General Meeting

ACT OAA

The Order of Australia, ACT Branch, advises members that the Annual General Meeting will be held at 6.30pm, Wednesday, November 25 at the Southern Cross Club, Woden, followed by a Christmas dinner. Dinner bookings to Liz Scrivener on 6255 8047 or 6201 6646.

– Len Goodman AO, Hon Sec.

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Hellenic Club in the City

City base opens

THE renovation is complete, the doors are open and the Hellenic Club in the City is ready to welcome current and new members.

The Hellenic Club in Woden, with its large, loyal membership and varied entertainment options and facilities is one of the capital’s mostloved venues that contributes tens of thousands of dollars to worthy causes and projects within the local community each year.

The new Hellenic Club, at 13 Moore Street, Civic, may not be the size of its parent club, but the facilities are new and the atmosphere is fun and intimate. Hellenic Club CEO Ian Cameron says the move has come from a desire to provide a city option for its growing membership, one

that the club has been working towards for some time. ‘’We are extremely excited to be able to offer more to our membership – that’s what it is all about,” he says.

“By opening Hellenic Club in the City we have expanded the club to give our current members a new venue option in Civic, while at the same time giving the opportunity to potential citybased and north Canberra members access to a state-of-the-art, brand new club that’s easily within their reach and still offering the wonderful service the Hellenic Club is renowned for. ‘’Members are now able to enjoy both venues with the one membership.”

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for Hellenic Club The new club is the result of a huge renovation on the Moore Street site of the former Canberra RSL club. The whole building was gutted – new wiring, new plumbing, the lot.

“It’s been an amazing job to get the venue ready,” says Ian. “Thank you to all our suppliers who have supported us while we undertook this huge job – we couldn’t have done it without them.”

The venue’s stylish lounges are dotted around an open space that features a bistro and café, a bar, two outdoor areas and a gaming lounge.

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Tempting bistro The new bistro is the one the main reasons that members may be tempted to keep going back to Hellenic Club in the City.

It offers quality meals at what the club says are affordable prices. All meals are prepared and cooked on the spot.

City workers are sure to take advantage of the $2 take-away coffees (Monday to Friday, 7.30am-10.30am).

Using the freshest of local-quality coffee beans, Hellenic Club in the City guarantees “the perfect cup of coffee”.

There is a selection of light snacks including toasted sandwiches, wraps, raisin toast, quiche and fresh sandwiches. Desserts include tarts, cakes, slices, muffins and friands, which are available all day till late.

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At the Bosom Buddies Pink Ribbon Day party, Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden

Beck McConaghy, Donna Butler, Elizabeth Daly and Jacquie Crittall

Eleanor Bates, Sally Saunders and Elizabeth Cosson

Ondina and Asa Rowe

Paul and Jen Leheny

Kelly Murphy and Kate Darcy

Bev Crittall, Gillian Horton, Kerrie Griffin, Gillian Styles, Colleen White and Debbie Whitfield

Susan Pitt, Christine Cannon and Frances Chaloner

Jan Donnelly and Jan Yannopoulos

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NewActon excellence award celebration

At the Rotary District 9710’s conference dinner, Cooma

Craig Baudin, Malcolm Smith, Claire Middleton Jonathan Efkarpidis and David Sutherland

Nerida Dean, Julie Johnson and Brigitte Kesterman

Natalie Hyde, Trevor Monson and Jai Tongbor

Colin and Cathy Hobbs

Susie McKinnon, Sandy Scott, Lee McCourt and Matthew Curtis

At NAB business centre opening, Fyshwick Barbara Porto, Venetia Knight, Cath Nicholls and Les Sutcliffe

Host Jaap Jonkman, John Pooley and David James

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Kylie Leary with Nick and Nancy Antonopoulos

Peter Wood with Vere and Garry Gray

Ian Giddings, Trish Pratt and Julie Giddings

Paul and Maryanne Le Measurier

Werner Pohl with Alison and Dave Holgate

Pat Smith, Carol Badewitz, Bronwen Longdon and Becky Kelland

all about living

By Jorian Gardner MUSIC legend Leo Sayer is coming to Canberra with his “One Night Only” show for, well, one night only on Saturday, November 21 at The Auditorium at Vikings Erindale.

When I ask him why he’s restricted himself to just the single night in each city on his tour, he’s frank with in his answer.

“Watch out, you may have hit a sore point there!” he says. “It’s a bit crazy because it means if we sell out the show, we can’t book another one; can’t make any more money!”

The likeable star has been on the music scene since the early ‘70s, and Australian audiences have played a big part in his success. When the word “legend” is bandied about in regards to him, he says he doesn’t really mind at all.

“When I think of all the people I have been around over the years – Steve Gadd, Roger Daltrey, Larry Carlton and so on – I think maybe legend isn’t that bad as I have been kind of walking down that trail. It’s actually very nice.”

On Australia Day this year, here in the national capital, Sayer officially became one of us – took the pledge of Australian citizenship.

“It was one of the most memorable days for me ever,” Sayer tells “CityNews”. “Wendy Matthews was playing the anthem, the cricketer Adam Gilchrist said some inspiring words, and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd wrote a speech on his knee reacting to everything that was going on – and it was a beautiful speech. Everyone was really warm and friendly and made it a marvellous and magic day for me.

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Leo loves being a legend

Leo Sayer… “I’m proud to be Australian because I really believe in this country.”

“It’s a good country with a big heart and people really care about other people. I’m proud to be Australian because I really believe in this country. It’s the people I like and Australians seem to have great confidence in themselves; a sort of fragile, inventive confidence. I totally match this country so well. It suits me.”

With such a plethora of hits over his stellar career, Sayer says there are certain songs that he just can’t leave out of a show, so fans can expect all the hits such as “Orchard Road”, “When I Need You” and “Long Tall Glasses”.

Combine that with his new, dynamic band and the fact that he has long had the reputation

for being an amazing storyteller; it’s a show, he says, to “enthral audiences of all ages”.

“I wanted to strip down the songs a bit and get to the essence of what makes them good,” he says.

“That’s the craft that I think people from my age – the singer songwriters – carry, we construct songs right from the beginning. It’s very honed down and simple, the songs will either make people dance, listen, or think… or they will make people dream… and I must be respectful of that.”

Leo Sayer, The Auditorium, Vikings Erindale, Saturday, November 21. More information at www.tuggers.com.au.

ARTS IN THE CITY

By Jorian Gardner

ONE of Canberra’s hardest-working, and I think, mosttalented theatre directors, Jordan Best, has taken on the mammoth task of bringing Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” to the Courtyard Studio (on until November 14). One of Williams' best-known works, the play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1955 and was adapted into an acclaimed film in 1958. Bookings to 6275 2700.

OVER at the Yass Valley Shire, arts and culture is alive and well: A new website, dedicated to promoting arts and culture in the region has been launched at www.yassarts. org. The site is promoting the “Yass Arts Trail”, a cultural tourism drive, that’s happening on November 7 and 8. The trail will feature artist’s “open studios”, music and sculpture in the wineries, open gardens, vintage cars, jewellery and ceramics exhibitions. The trail will lead from Murrumbateman through Yass to Bowning and Binalong. See the new site for more details.

COMMUNITY radio station 2XX provides community broadcasting to the Canberra public – especially community organisations and the capital’s arts, ethnic and Aboriginal and Torres Islander sectors. It has recently advertised for a station manager and a volunteer and training manager – both full-time positions. Anyone interested should email Liz O’Brien at liz_obrien@clc.net.au.

HOT new duo, Georgia Fair will be playing at the ANU Bar on November 25 to promote their debut self-titled EP which is out now. The duo ­– Jordan and Ben – first became mates when they discovered their mutual passion of exploring and writing music in the early years of high school, think Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac.

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arts&entertainment

not Symphony’s dance routine Incorrectness to be missed

By Helen Musa “THE Canberra Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to be collaborating with the Australian Ballet again,” the orchestra’s chief conductor and artistic director Nicholas Milton enthused to “CityNews” recently as he prepared to embark on a rehearsal program in Melbourne that will end in the daytime gala “Tea & Symphony: Dancextravaganza” at the Canberra Theatre on November 14.

After a similar sellout presentation last year, six dancers from the ballet company will join the Canberra Symphony Orchestra on stage at Canberra Theatre to present what Milton believes is an unusual combination of dance and music where the dancers take the centre stage in front of the orchestra.

Both are fully visible. “For dancers and audiences that’s quite different from having the orchestra in the pit,” he explains.

Milton says this unconventional way of highlighting “some of Tchaikovsky's most stirring and gorgeous melodies” from “The Sleeping Beauty” through the dance movements originally choreographed by Marius Petipa, will require some special technology. Because he

will naturally have his back to both the audience and the dancers, he will use a simultaneous video screen showing him all the dancers as he conducts.

Certainly, the beauty of Tchaikovsky’s music is timeless for those who love ballet, he says, but for the CSO, this performance also has the powerful advantage of “creating a new audience for the symphony orchestra," which will be at full strength for “Tea & Symphony”.

The Australian Ballet’s dancers will perform two selections from “The Sleeping Beauty” and Milton says the exceptional depth of the Canberra Theatre stage will give dancers and instrumentalists full scope in their performances.

The afternoon will also feature orchestral works from the world of dance, including selections from “Swan Lake” and “The Nutcracker” as well as popular waltzes such as “The Blue Danube” by Johann Strauss.

MUSICAL THEATRE

“Avenue Q”

By Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Directed by Jonathan Biggins, Canberra Theatre until November 8.

Reviewed by Helen Musa

“Tea & Symphony: Dancextravaganza”, Canberra Theatre, 2pm, November The exceptional depth of the Canberra Theatre stage will give 14. Bookings 6275 2700 or www. dancers and instrumentalists full scope in their performances, canberraticketing.com.au. says conductor Nicholas Milton.

IF political incorrectness is your favourite thing, then “Avenue Q” is not to be missed.

With puppets and live actors singing happily to a live band that “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist” and “The Internet is for Porn”, half the fun is in laughing at taboo subjects.

With its feet firmly in the traditions of Sesame Street, “Avenue Q” combines actors and puppets in a unique mix. All the humans are visible, but they share the joys, trials and movements of their puppets to become one. The use of two solely human actors as the characters Christmas Eve (Christina O'Neill) and Brian (David James) highlights the integration of the two worlds.

Under the deft direction of comedian Jonathan Biggins, the show moves along at a formidable pace. Although Mitchell Butel as Princeton, the kid just out of college, and Michala Barnes as the teacher Kate Monster hold centre stage as the love interest (they participate in the strangest sex scene you will ever see on stage), the cast is of even quality, making this a night accessible to everyone, though “not for kids.”

Jenny keeps learning from the school of life deadly game contrived by a psychopath who believes that bad people should die.

The thesis of “Saw VI” is a team of investigators searching for defects in every policy that will allow a health insurance company to refuse claims. A man has died leaving a family bereft and impoverished. Somebody has to make recompense by dying. No. Everybody has to die.

It’s boring stuff full of blood, guts, screams and innovative killing technologies after emotionally torturing victims. Its best feature is editing, suggesting that somebody has run the film through a blender and joined the pieces together any which way but whatever.

“AN EDUCATION” (M) LYNN Barber’s memoir of 1962, her sixteenth year, the last of a well-rounded education, preparing for entry to Oxford, is the basis of a warm and perceptive film using Nick Hornby’s screenplay.

Jenny’s more significant education begins when smooth operator David (Peter Sarsgaard), offers her a lift in his mulberry-coloured Bristol sedan as she and her cello wait in the rain for a bus after school. Deciding that David is no threat, Jenny after initial caution enrolls in his school of life, offering majors in appreciation of music, art, good food and wine and country weekends.

Director Lone Scherfig puts this on the screen gently, credibly, making us fear for Jenny’s welfare with an older man whom we suspect from first glimpse is a bad egg. We need not. David is on an ego trip more than a quest for sexual adventure. Jenny knows what awaits her in a man’s bed, but is determined it will happen under her rules.

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By Dougal Macdonald Headmistress (Emma Thompson, not getting enough screen time for my liking) and class teacher (a de-glamourised Olivia Williams) watch Jenny’s progress with concern.

As Jenny, Carey Mulligan, sweet to gaze upon, laughing with the purity of a silver bell, is without doubt approaching the pinnacle among contemporary British actresses. Good fun, nicely crafted.

At Hoyts

At Dendy

“SAW VI” (MA) IN 2004, two Aussie film school graduates burst on the Hollywood scene with “Saw”, a spatter movie about two men competing to survive a

“ALL ABOUT STEVE” (PG)

WHAT a disappointment! Sandra Bullock is a cute chick and gifted comedienne. But in this flat attempt to exploit those talents, she’s getting ideas above her station.

As co-producer of this limp noodle of a movie, Ms Bullock may have put up money and made some input to its form and content, but not enough to lift it above mediocrity.

Not a modernisation of the older and better film, which its title resembles, it tells of Mary, obsessed with her once-a-week job compiling crosswords for a local newspaper, whose parents arrange a blind date with Steve (Bradley Cooper), a news cameraman on the local TV station. Even before the pair drives off from Mary’s home, she is all over him like a rash. Only a summons to cover a breaking story saves him from this rapacious female desperate to get something that life has not so far given her. Fired for bad performance, Mary takes to the road to stalk Steve.

This is not a road movie, nor a portrait of ordinary America. It fails to understand the difference between foolish and funny. Only Thomas Haden Cooper, as the reporter, seems to understand that the film and his part in it.

At Hoyts and Greater Union

dining

Bliss of the organic

FOR a new foodie experience, head to Acton Peninsula and say hello to the Urban Food Store and Café, Canberra’s only organic cafe and wholefoods operation of its size.

The place is a super addition to the area and I take my hat off to the owners for daring to be different. It has an industrial look and feel, but it’s welcoming, relaxing and non-pretentious.

The café is to the right of the front doors and the supermarket, to the left.

Directly in front are display cases that captivate interest as you place your order at the counter and grab a number before settling into one of several comfortable seating areas.

It’s fun to sit near the open-concept kitchen listening to bacon sizzling and other sounds of the chefs in action – chopping, cooking and plating with tender loving care.

All coffee and teas are 100 per cent certified organic – no pesticides – and we enjoyed our cappuccino and flat white.

Not all dishes are entirely organic, but the chefs are devoted to using certified organic ingredients wherever possible.

The breakfast menu is extensive, one of the nicest I’ve seen in a while and affordable for the quality and quantity (indeed, the portions could be trimmed back somewhat). We sighed with pleasure as we dug into our dishes.

The brioche French toast with bacon and Canadian maple syrup ($14.90) was beautiful. Not too much syrup, so not too

Urban Food... daring to be different.

served with a huge dollop of smooth mascarpone ($14.90). A sensational combination.

Other items that made us drool were the home-made baked beans, cooked with vegies in a rich tomato sauce and served on organic sourdough toast ($13.90), scrambled silken tofu, combined with free-range eggs, garlic and herbs ($12.90), and a fun green eggs and ham with a light pesto oil ($14.90).

Vegans will enjoy the organic breakfast dish designed just for them and there is a Takeaway Tradie’s breakfast that is easy on the pocket book – only $7.90 for fried egg and bacon with cheese and barbeque sauce on a toasted roll.

The supermarket bursts at the seams with rows of healthy organic products, including fresh fruits and vegetables.

Urban Food Store and Café’s motto is “just as nature intended it” and so they offer biodynamic dairy goods, sugar-free natural snacks, gluten-free products, soymilks, grain mills, organic breads and the like. There are even products for pets.

We didn’t study the standard lunch menu, but the specials on the board were enticing.

sweet, and the bacon quality through and through. My brioche French toast was loaded with fresh mixed berries – again, not too much sugar – and

Urban Food Store and Café. Corner of Marcus Clarke and Edinburgh Streets, Acton. 6162 3440. Café open MondayFriday, 7.30am-2.30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am-2.30pm.

DINING

By Wendy Johnson

Urban Food Store and Café… welcoming, relaxing and nonpretentious.

Photos by Silas.

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body

Hug when you need love, but not at school MY seven-year-old son likes to watch the news, something I’m kind of conflicted about at times.

The other week one news story had him totally flummoxed.

It wasn’t some terrible crime that he couldn’t comprehend or something that some footballer had done. Nor was it an animal story that caught his attention – anything involving danger to animals is guaranteed to put him into a tailspin.

No, the story that had him bewildered was about hugging or, to be more precise, a ban on hugging at an SA primary school.

My demonstrative little man couldn’t understand why any school would want to ban

Mum in the city

By Sonya Fladun

hugging, or indeed why hugging could be bad.

My son loves a hug. He effusively hugs his parents, little sister, relatives and, of course, his school friends (boys and girls). My three-year-old girl is just the same. She’s always quick to put a comforting arm around someone and walks around hand-in-hand with her little friends.

So when is a hug not acceptable in the playground? Certainly, when one side says no,

but what if everyone’s happy? When it goes on too long? When it is between a boy and a girl?

When it involves wondering hands or appears too enthusiastic? In the case of Largs Bay primary school, it seems to be once children are in grade 6 or 7. Presumably, at this age hugging is deemed less likely to be about simple affection and more likely to be about sex. Apparently, after a certain point it’s easier to ban hugging altogether than try to regulate what’s appropriate behaviour and what’s not.

When my son first started school I remember being startled when I learnt that, officially, teachers are not really meant to hug their little charges.

I worried what would happen if he fell over or got sad and no one was there to physically comfort him. Of course, we have to thank those few sick individuals who have abused the trust of our children for this state of affairs. Thank goodness, in my experience, teachers would never deny a child in need of a cuddle.

Of course, children do have to learn to respect other people’s space and wishes and not to take things too far. But I want my children to hug.

I think physical affection is important in our lives, and if anything we need more hugs, not less. A blanket ban on something as natural and important as hugging is pretty sad.

By Kathryn Vukovljak THIS summer is all about hot colours, letting your imagination run wild and experimenting with a new palette, says Deborah Olde, owner of Elements Face and Body in Queanbeyan.

“We all feel more confident in summer – it’s out with the heavy black and navy wardrobe, in with lighter colours and fabrics,” she says. “That also means skimpy clothes and showing a little skin – exfoliated and beautifully moisturised, of course!

“Take this new-season attitude into your make-up and

go fluorescent, bold and artistic – teal, turquoise and yellow will look amazing.

“Shimmer and sparkle with a touch of glitter for the evening.”

Deborah cautions that bright colours aren’t for everyone, but advises that you can get a similar on-trend look with neutrals. “Just make the eyes smoky and the lips nude,” she says.

“The main thing to remember when we’re showing extra skin is sunblock. Reapply factor 30-plus, perhaps a tinted Deborah Olde… “We all moisturiser with added SPF, feel more confident in three times a day.” summer.”

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Weddings

All about WITH summer in the air, it’s time to start planning for the big day.

There’s so much to think about – you could start by locking in the venue, decide on photos, video or both, who will perform your ceremony or perhaps the most important thing – your fabulous dress, shoes and make-up! It can be hard to know where to start, which is why “CityNews” has Canberra’s top wedding suppliers on hand to make planning your big day as easy as saying “I do”…

Photographer – and friend at the wedding WHILE photographer Axel Troth promises professionalism, affordability and friendliness, he feels it’s his bond with the couple that really helps him capture special moments on their big day.

“For me, it’s vital that I get to know the couple before their wedding day,” he says.

Axel will usually arrange three meetings with the couple before the wedding.

“We discuss their expectations and iron out the fine details,” he says. “By the time the wedding comes around we’ve been in regular contact for some time.

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“It makes the whole experience feel more intimate and not just like a job to me – and for them, it’s like having a friend at their wedding who happens to be doing the photos.

I think the final result feels more personal, too – when you have a connection with the couple you get to know what they like and dislike, and you know how to capture them on film.”

For more information, call Axel Troth on 0431 197566.

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“Most brides will spend time finding their perfect dress then come to me when they need shoes – generally before they have final fittings, so they can make sure the heel height is exactly right for their gown,” says Shaen Flakelar, of La Cobbler.

It’s important to match the style of dress to your footwear, says Shaen.

“If you choose a strapless gown, a closed-in or peep-toe shoe can look too heavy, while a sexy, strappy style would be more appropriate,” she says.

“Similarly, an embellished dress will look beautiful paired with a simple shoe, whereas if you choose a classic, unadorned dress then you can really go to town with a glamorous, sparkly shoe.”

With designers Alan Pinkus and Novat stocked in store, Shaen says La Cobbler can provide the right style for the dress you love.

“Alan Pinkus designs tend to be very feminine, with crystals, diamante and a beautiful soft silk finish,” says Shaen. “Novat is more timeless and classic, with a gorgeous range in handmade leather.”

Looking and feeling your best WOMEN want to look and feel their best on their wedding day, inside and out, says Lina Prego, of Avida Wellness Clinic in Bailey’s Corner, Civic.

“The bride is the centre of attention, and the number-one objective of the cameras!” she says.

“It’s fundamental that her face, body and skin are firm, luminous and looking their best.

“It’s not just about getting their hair and make-up done. It’s a whole body image, making non-invasive cosmetic procedures very high in demand – and why not, when you can look your very best on your wedding day, and every other day, naturally without surgery or injectables?”

The most popular treatments are non-surgical liposuction for the belly, bottom, arms and legs, she says; as well as cellulite removal, oxygen facials, skin lifting, permanent hair reduction, teeth whitening and body wraps.

For more information visit www.avidaclinic.com.au or call 6249 1848.

A well-kept secret IT’S a unique heritage setting for weddings – yet it remains one of Canberra’s best-kept secrets for functions, says University House’s Walter Sauer.

“The number of people who say they didn’t know it was here, or that it could be used by the public, is amazing,” Walter says of the boutique hotel and venue.

As well as offering a heritage setting with original artwork – the 1950s building, which was built as accommodation for academics, has been carefully preserved – there are tranquil gardens which can accommodate functions for 1000 guests.

“When the bride and groom have retired, friends and family can stay back at the same venue and retire to the small bar and then go back to their room – so it’s a one-stop-shop on the night.”

For more information visit www.anu.edu. au/unihouse or call 6125 5211.

Licensed to listen WHILE there is a legal side to performing a marriage ceremony, celebrant Gina Callan loves to add her own energy into making the wedding a day that the couple will remember forever.

“Many couples don’t even remember what they said at their weddings, which I feel is a real shame,” she says. “I always give the couples I marry a keepsake folder of their vows, so they can look at it over the years and remember the commitment they made and how they felt at the time. They can even show their grandchildren one day.”

Gina also enjoys tailoring the ceremony and vows to the couple, to ensure it really suits who they are and reflects what they want.

“I’m licensed to wed, but also to listen and please!” she says. “It’s my job to provide a value-for-money ceremony that sits with the legal requirements involved. If I can make it also sit in with the couple’s hopes and dreams, then I’ve done my job. It’s wonderful to be involved in such a special moment in people’s lives.”

For more information contact Gina on 0410 465414 or e-mail callan@homemail.com.au.

The big day on video THE wedding video is becoming a work of art – forget those wobbly, hand-held home made movies and think professional documentary, says Daniel Sanguineti, of Menofthehour Productions.

“We can provide any level of service that couples require,” he says. “Our packages range from a basic filming of the ceremony to the full documentary treatment, with interviews in the weeks leading up to the event with bridesmaids, family members – whoever you would like.

“On the day we can film absolutely everything, and really focus on the little moments a camera can miss.

“We can even arrange post-wedding interviews after the honeymoon, with reflections on the day.”

While some people might feel uncomfortable being filmed, Daniel says that once they get talking about what they can offer, they really get into it.

“Every wedding is a major project to me, and I love to put my best into it,” he says. “As professional feature film and short-film makers, Menofthehour will provide a great-quality film that will be cherished for years to come.”

To book a consultation, call 0409 072549 or visit www.menofthehour.com.

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health&fitness

Eat your way to a flat belly

By Megan Haggan THESE days it’s not enough to lose weight: We need a flat belly as well. Or so the media tells us, says Rose Males, fitness trainer and nutritionist at ProFit Health Club in Civic.

Not only do women want to emulate celebs, they want to feel good about themselves, and so put themselves under a great deal of pressure, she says.

“People want to feel confident about their bodies, especially if they want to wear a bikini.

“Also when women see people like Jessica Alba and Katie Holmes having a kid, and two months later looking amazing, they put pressure on themselves to lose their own baby weight.

“It’s totally unrealistic, because celebrities have nannies and trainers; and losing weight so quickly isn’t good for us anyway.”

As well as beginning a realistic fitness program, making healthy food choices can be a gentler way to start work on pot bellies, Rose says.

“Try foods that have a high water content: We have pressure sensors in our stomachs called bioreceptors, and when in contact with water they send a message to the brain that the stomach is filling up.”

In other words, foods with a high water content help us feel fuller faster, so we can eat our fill

without taking in a lot of dense calories.

“They’re usually easy to spot: Oranges, grapefruit or berries, rather than apples or bananas; or vegetables like celery, tomatoes, cucumbers or lettuce instead of carrots, pumpkin or corn.

“Of course, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat those denser foods at all, because the next criteria for foods is fibre.

“When you’re trying to get a flatter belly, you want to cut down on the amount of fats in your food,” says Rose. “Fat supplies bulk, but so does fibre, so you feel fuller for longer.”

This is why many fibre-rich foods are “Low GI” – that is, we not only feel fuller longer, but our blood sugar is maintained at a more stable rate.

Choosing wholegrain and multigrain breads, and brown rice – “really, you just have to learn to like it, and now I find white rice so bland and tasteless” – as well as pumpkin, squash, chickpeas, lentils and kidney beans, can improve our fibre intake.

“The last group is protein, which improves satiety. Fish is the best, because it’s full of healthy fats like Omega-3 fatty acids; of course grilled fish is better than crumbed. Eggs are a great source of protein.

“And don’t forget about vegetable proteins: again, legumes and brown rice, but also nuts and seeds.”

“People want to feel confident about their bodies, especially if they want to wear a bikini,” says Rose Males.

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your week in the stars

No. 235

ACROSS 13 What describes something of refinement?

15 To be impious or sinful is to be what?

16 Name a list of persons which displays their periods

1 Name the unit of dry measure for 60 lb of wheat.

7 What do we often call an odd, interesting, or

famous person?

8 What is a protective head covering?

9 What is a temporary prevalence of a disease?

10 What is a shooting star?

11 That which counteracts the effects of poison is called a what?

14 What is a nourishing ingredient in a food?

18 To have a shape resembling a rectangle is to be what?

19 What describes any substance exhibiting 1 luminescence?

21 Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of which self-government movement?

22 Which familiar word means "Praise the 8 Lord"?

23 What describes a margin of freedom, as of activity, time, or expenditure?

of duty.

17 Which snow vehicle is mounted on runners?

20 Which space of time is equal to one 24th part of a mean solar day?

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2 Which Shakespearean character was the Prince of Denmark?

3 To be able to read and write is to be what?

4 What is one of a race of beautiful fairylike beings of Persian mythology?

5 To wait upon as a servant is to do what?

6 Which alternative word implies being exact or precise?

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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

Hasty words and actions could land you in a heap of trouble on this crazy Full Moon week.

Think things through before you act – especially when you go shopping. Don’t be seduced by buy now, pay later offers. Be realistic about your financial situation, otherwise there could be serious consequences in the months ahead.

This week’s Full Moon stimulates your sex/money zone, so expect dramatic developments to do with lust or loot. You prefer order and harmony in your daily routine but things won’t run smoothly this week. Don’t fight it – go with the flow. If you’re told something in confidence, make sure you keep mum and don’t pass it on.

TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20) With Tuesday’s Full Moon in your sign, you’ve got energy to burn. If you are stubborn and dig your heels in with loved ones you’ll get nowhere fast. Being a flexible Bull will get you a lot further this week. Don’t limit your friendships to the same old safe crowd. New friends are waiting to add interest and zest to your life.

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Sudoku hard No.18 Sudoku is an 81 -square number Solution Crossword No.234 A I S D R A G O N grid with nine S P I N S T E R N C blocks each S T A A R C H E R T E L E G R A M H A containing nine O R B A B O O N S cells. To solve R A I N I E R R T R I R the puzzle, all I P D R I B B L E the blank cells D A R L I N G O E must be filled in D A A E R O N A U T C A N N O N O G N using numbers G E N E U R O S I S from 1 to 9.

G E N T R Y E S T Each number can only appear once in each Solution Sudoku row, column medium No.18 and in the nine 3x3 blocks. You can successfully solve the puzzle just by using logic and the process of elimination.

With Joanne Madeline Moore November 2 - 8

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21) Moderation and compromise are what’s needed this week. A stubborn, fanatical attitude will only lead to a fraction too much friction for everyone. If you are patient and understanding then your personal relationships should gradually improve. Don’t be a selfish Scorpio – compromise is the key.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

Twins are real chatterboxes but just remember - loose lips sink ships! Over the next seven days watch what you say, how you say it, and who you say it to. Your quote for the week is from Joni Mitchell (born November 7) “There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said.”

The Full Moon activates your wellbeing zone, so it’s time to shine the spotlight on your health and fitness. And don’t make mountains out of molehills, especially at work. If you can maintain a sense of perspective (and humor) then you’ll get through this feisty Full Moon week just fine.

CANCER (June 22 – July 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Are you ready for your monthly dose of Full Moon madness? If you pace yourself – and avoid touchy subjects and vexing people – then you’ll get through the week OK, without tantrums and tears. Friday is your best day, as flowing Moon/Venus aspects promise good times with convivial company.

Attached or single, with the Full Moon activating your romance zone, it’s time to flirt up a storm and have some fun! In the words of birthday great Albert Camus (born November 7) “Charm is the way of getting the answer yes, without having asked any clear question.”

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) Work will be volatile this week as the Full Moon stirs up petty jealousies and insecurities in you – and your workmates. You’ll need to think (carefully) before you speak, and don’t add fuel to the fire by making thoughtless remarks that antagonise others. Things are looking up financially – as long as you are disciplined and realistic.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) Calling all Virgo fuss-pots! You have such high standards and can be very critical of yourself (and others). Try not to be too hard on loved ones this week. With the Full Moon in fellow earth sign Taurus, it’s time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Let non-essentials go and focus on what’s really important to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Have you been neglecting home and hearth?

The Full Moon activates your domestic zone, so it’s the perfect time to lavish your Aquarian abode (and your loved ones) with plenty of TLC. You’ll need to be diplomatic though. Your words could be misinterpreted so it would be wise to embellish them with some tactful sugar-coating.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Don’t confuse fact with fantasy (especially mid-week). Dreaming is divine but it doesn’t pay the bills! Keep it real, as you take the time to put your dreams into practice. Thursday and Friday are the best days for family bonding and plenty of group hugs at Planet Pisces.

Copyright Joanne Madeline Moore 2009.

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new and is the ultimate offering in modern living. An open light filled floor plan provides spacious formal

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and informal areas, 4 bedrooms, segregated master bedroom, bathroom, 2 ensuites and powder room. A

heater in the family room & SLUG. The gardens are a good size with views. Minutes to Curtin Shops,

large family and meals area with alfresco stacked sliding doors open to a superb entertaining deck. EER 3.5

Woden Town Centre, public transport & local schools. EER 0.5

Tenders close 5pm Thursday 12th November

Auction on site 6:30pm Wednesday 4th November Debbie Maddigan 0413 621 131

Paul Sutton 0407 099 175 or Robyn Sutton 0409 442 484

Peter Blackshaw Manuka 6295 2433

Peter Blackshaw Manuka 6295 2433

Belconnen 6251 9111

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Inner North 6262 5122

www.peterblackshaw.com.au

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Manuka 6295 2433

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Woden 6282 4488

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Better Building Services Display Home “MAXUS” now open for inspection

47 Birdwood Street, Hughes

eldersberry.com.au

Saturday and Sunday 12 - 4pm or call to make an apppointment on

BERRY

Set on 17 private acres is this tastefully built 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double garage home.

Ocean views from open plan kitchen, dining, lounge room and the master bedroom.

This private escape reects its peaceful surroundings and is the ultimate soothing location only two hours south of Sydney and just a 7 minute drive to the centre of Berry township.

Discover the secret of a Better Building Experience 2009 HIA AUSTRALIAN DISPLAY HOME OF THE YEAR

SUNNY VIBRANT OFFICE FOR LEASE

ACT, Braddon: First oor, 45 Torrens Street 8 on site car parks 172sqm quality tted out ofce Competitive rent Dedicated verandah for your use Sunny northern aspect overlooking Haig Park Inspect now

Level 4, 92 Northbourne Ave, Braddon

cbre.com.au/5532667

CONTACT: Christine Hunt 0409 399326 ADDRESS: 218 Tullouch Rd INSPECT: Sunday 12pm-1pm

Elders Berry, 121 Queen Street, Berry 4464 1600

WEB ID NSW5175173 GJ3407

Visit our website anytime www.betterbuilding.com.au

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The sweeping vista of uninterrupted spectacular ocean views across patch work farmland to the shoreline of Seven Mile Beach.

or by email info@betterbuilding.com.au

Helen Davies 0418 478 092 / 6232 2733

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SPECTACULAR VIEW

6299 9411

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1 BEDROOM

CURTIN 15 Strangways Street 25 boutique apartments NOW SELLING

• 1bedroom from $362,000

• 2 br. ensuite from $478,000 • 3-4 br. ensuite from $578,000

2 BEDROOM

3 BEDROOM Artists Impression

LilyRimanic realestate

P 6283 8118

Its trendy village atmosphere, quirky shops & excellent child-care facilities are well known ... and are fast making this THE aspirational suburb in professional and academic circles. The development comprises only 25 apartments, yet its 12 distinct designs range from a chic studio of 58m2 to a 4br ‘family home’. An exciting concept by a young architect, its intent is to encourage a broad, socially desirable mix of resident age brackets ... and hence create a model living environment. The style of development Canberra SHOULD have.

EER 4+

Or call Lily on 0418 263 040

BerrySmith CNews Oct27

Curtin itself needs little introduction. Located at Woden’s junction with Yarralumla and Deakin, it offers all the advantages of the Inner South ... without the price tag! Just the sort of location astute property-buyers seek out ... still very affordable, yet adjoining the city’s most exclusive suburbs. The CBD, Parliament House, Barton offices, Manuka & recreational facilities of Lake Burley Griffin’s parklands are all in easy proximity ... if you cycle to work (or for play) this is the place to live.

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