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By Jorian Gardner FORMER public servant Jessica Enders has won the title of Emerging Entrepreneur at the recent 2009 Canberra BusinessPoint Awards. The awards are designed to reward and recognise the significant achievements of start-up, small and medium businesses in the ACT and region. Jessica set up her company, Formulate Information Design, around 18 months ago to “rid the world of poorly designed paper and electronic forms�, something she says she is passionate about. “It’s much more interesting than it sounds," says Jessica. “It’s all about how people understand language. “I designed forms as part of my job throughout my career, and horrible forms can cause no end of grief! I saw an opportunity to specialise in the area, so I went out on my own. There aren’t many of us out there who specialise in the field. “I don’t think I’ve met anyone who hasn’t been extremely frustrated by a form at one time or another,� she says. “Combine this with the fact that bad forms are clearly costing their owners thousands of dollars, and you
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Jessica Enders‌ “In the two financial years I have been trading, I have turned a profit in both – which I am very proud of.â€? can see why I was so motivated to do something.â€? “Passion is very important to being a success in business,â€? Jessica says. “In the two financial years I have been trading, I have turned a profit in both – which I am very proud of. I have also been exposed to lots of different parts of business life – from navigations system for airplanes to the insurance and superannuation sectors.â€? Other Canberra BusinessPoint Award winners were: The Wise Academy, the Business Plan Award; mHITs Limited, the Innovation and Commercialisation Award; Viridis E3, the Employee Growth Award and local media company Lucy Media, the Sales Growth Award.
ALL is far from rosy in the post-election Labor/Greens cosy parliamentary agreement with senior officials from both parties admitting privately that the relationship has become “strained�. “It’s gotten really bad�, a senior Labor Party official told “CityNews�. “Honestly, I don’t understand the games they are playing. We’ve nearly had enough of them. “We are really sick of them and they should pull their heads in.� At the same time, a senior Green has hit back, describing the ACT Environment Minister Simon Corbell as a “goose� and “a total pain the ass� following the Minister accusing Speaker and leading Green Shane Rattenbury of “bias� on the floor of the Assembly. The bickering comes as the Greens
Greens Leader Meredith Hunter and ACT Environment Minister Simon Corbell. push for same-sex marriage laws to be re-introduced into the Assembly in a bid to test Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s resolve to apply the Federal Government’s veto over ACT legislation the Commonwealth disagrees with. Andrew Barr, an openly gay minister for Labor, has entered the fray reminding the Greens who introduced the progressive same-sex marriage legalisation in the first place.
“This is Labor legislation and I refuse to be wedged on this issue by the Greens,â€? Mr Barr said. In a previous interview, Greens Leader Meredith Hunter, told “CityNewsâ€?: “It would‌ be fair to say that there are people (ministers) that are more enthusiastic than others (when dealing with the Greens).â€? At the time, it was clear she was referring to Minister Corbell and Barr. Since then, the relationship, particularly with Mr Barr, has deteriorated significantly with the Greens openly questioning his decisions on planning and education. Mr Corbell, as Environment Minister, has said previously that he has a good relationship with the Greens; however, the source added that “all he does is steal Green initiatives and try to make them his own – it’s pathetic.â€?
Zed, the man with no new plan OPPOSITION Leader Zed Seselja has publicly admitted that his party has no alternative plan to bring the ACT economy back into surplus other than the policies he took to the October election – well before the global economic crisis started to bite. During a press conference Mr Seselja repeatedly attacked Treasurer Katy Gallagher for having “no credible
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Explosive politics of cracker night
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THE politics of fi reworks has always been explosive. I cannot help admiring the approach taken by Labor to handle this divisive issue. Across mainland Australia there has been very strong and effective lobbying that has successfully achieved a ban citing animal welfare, vandalism and injury as the reasons. However, those who appreciate watching the joy and excitement on the faces of mesmerised small children in a backyard fi reworks display do not need to be disappointed because that ACT has chosen tighter and tighter restrictions rather than an outright ban. Like many Canberrans, my family has a fi reworks-sensitive pet. Of course, she is difficult to manage. But it is for such a short time. Once a year! It is not easy, but it can be managed. Fireworks is an issue that divides the community: It is awkward for major parties who seek broad community support. And this is where the ACT Labor has managed the situation as carefully as we manage our pets. John Hargreaves, as the responsible minister, has been in the media vowing to take a ban to Cabinet. We have all seen the pictures of his beautiful ginger moggy. He is on a personal drive to protect pets and get rid of the fi reworks. Strange response! Don’t Labor ministers (like almost all Cabinets) take issues to Cabinet fi rst, get a combined position and then demand Cabinet solidarity? Not in this case, apparently. Clearly, the Labor approach is to appeal to both sides of the fence.
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When the Stanhope Cabinet considers this issue, we already know that Hargreaves will have to deal with differences of opinion. The approach minimises the anti-Labor vote. For those who favour a ban, they will remember the efforts of Minister Hargreaves and his ginger cat. Labor, like the rest of the community, is divided on the issue. For those who want to maintain the availability (albeit with the current strict conditions), they will know that there is a strong view within Cabinet and within the party that favours restricted availability. Either John Hargreaves is going to carry this through as a personal Holy Grail or his Cabinet colleagues are going to vote him down. Their hope is that the flack will not land on the Government as a whole. We expect governments to balance our freedoms and our sense of community against the harms that might be caused by such freedoms. Apart from a few acts of vandalism and with proper management of our pets on one weekend a year – the reality is that the harms are now minimised. Governments should interfere no more with the joy that the fi reworks weekend brings to so many. Michael Moore is a former independent member of the ACT Legislative Assembly and minister for health.
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Relocation Following a separation, one parent may wish to move to another state, town or country with their child to be closer to family or for employment or other reasons. In family law this is known as ‘relocation’. What does the law say? The Family Law Act provides that a child has a right to a meaningful relationship with both parents. If one parent wishes to move away with a child, the impact on the child’s ability to maintain their relationship with the other parent must be considered. Whether relocation is permitted depends on several factors. These include the distance of the proposed relocation, the existing arrangements and how the proposed relocation will impact on them, the child’s age and proposals for contact with the other parent. A child’s best interests are the paramount consideration. Do I need permission from the other parent if I want to relocate? Relocation is a long-term decision that both parents should make. If an agreement can’t be reached, an application may be made to the Court for a ruling. If you move without the permission of the other parent or the Court, an order requiring the return of the child can be made. How does the Court deal with relocation cases? It generally takes between 6 and 12 months to determine a relocation application as the Court needs time to properly investigate which arrangements might be in a child’s best interests. In some urgent cases, it may be possible to expedite a hearing. Relocation is a complex and difficult area of family law. We can advise you about your options.
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The argument for infill
IF we care about environmental sustainability, it makes sense to reduce our dependence on cars. Urban infill developments achieve this, especially if they are mixed-use. They bring the homes to the heart of things – close to shops, workplaces, services and entertainment facilities. They make better use of existing infrastructure. And they make it easier to choose the healthier transport options of foot or cycle-power. Concerns that increasing density in selected areas in Canberra’s city and town centres would introduce “slums of the future” are unfounded. Indeed, there are social and ecological reasons why allowing greater density in Canberra may be a very good idea. Firstly, there is no better defence against the seediness of slum conditions than a lively, engaged and balanced community.
Cycling is a right I WISH to refer to the “Cyclists abuse privileges” letter (‘CityNews”, June 11). I am writing regarding the attitude of, fortunately, a minority of people within the Canberra community against cyclists. Some of them are motorists who suffer from the “I did not see you!” syndrome when having an accident with a cyclist. They do not see cyclists because they do not look for them, ignoring the fact that under the current traffic laws cyclists are LEGALLY entitled (not a “privilege”) to share the use of our roads as well as cycling paths, and we are also obliged to observe and respect such laws. As a victim of such an accident, I can
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by catherine carter That means human biodiversity – retired people, children and all ages in between. To attract such a healthy diversity, a community must provide a variety of housing types and sizes (and price ranges). Increased density doesn’t automatically mean cheap and nasty development, nor does it mean destroying an area’s character, reckless removal of its trees or the loss of community spaces. It can foster the creation of intimate and welcoming public spaces. It can keep alive, areas which otherwise retreat into hibernation outside of business hours. It stimulates local and neighbourhood shopping and business centres.
Urban housing developments often provide the opportunity to create intimate, leafy and pleasant public spaces. And that opportunity is frequently grasped, particularly if planning authorities prove encouraging. The commercial success of unit developments along Northbourne Avenue, and in locations around O’Connor or Kingston, for example, indicates that some people want the option of apartment-style living, close to amenities with more centrally-located homes. It may not suit everybody’s lifestyle choices but carefully located, increased density completes the range of choices for the range of people we need to keep our community healthy and vibrant. Catherine Carter is the executive director of the Property Council of Australia (ACT).
of such members was based on each candidate’s pre-election platform. Against that background, if an elected testify to this. Cycling helps everybody to Assembly member then comes up with a keep fit and healthy, a fact that is accepted personal, non pre-election platform item, by the vast majority of Canberrans who are such as same-sex marriage, euthanasia, joining the cycling fraternity in droves. library and school closures, total ban on Aurelio D. Biurra, Gordon fireworks etc, then surely he (or she) should be required to canvas and confirm the views of their own constituents . In other words, do something fair and I WAS always under the impression positive. Another positive would be to pass that ACT Assembly members were an Assembly law making it mandatory elected to represent the views of their for such a process to be undertaken. And, constituents, and not to just push their of course, we all trust that the Assembly own personal views and opinions in the wouldn’t turn these two positives into a Assembly. negative, don’t we? (Yeah, sure). Further, I thought that the election M. McGregor, Curtin
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LATEST figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics suggest a decrease for most of the major categories of crime offences in the ACT in 2008.The offences that recorded a significant decrease since 2007 included the number of victims of robbery (down by 24 per cent), sexual assault (down by 21 per cent), and unlawful entry with intent (down by 7 per cent). However, assaults are up by 5 per cent, motor vehicle theft up 3 per cent and victims of other theft up by 8 per cent.
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Daniel’s shock win!
Daniel Farthing, pictured, a recent ActewAGL apprentice graduate, won the Network Electrical Award at the Canberra Institute of Technology Fyshwick Trades Skills Centre prize night. The award recognises the most outstanding “completed” systems electrician apprentice within CIT’s Electrotechnology division for 2008–09.
Mums make art
LOCAL mothers from the Majura Women's Group, working with local community artist Tess Horwitz, have created a large mosaic artwork to express their love for their home, Canberra. The artwork, which was funded by ArtsACT, will be permanently housed at Kippax Library in Holt. The group started almost 30 years ago to provide women at home with small children opportunities to meet and develop new skills. Its website is www.majurawomensgroup.net.
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Grandmaster David Smerdon… “I don’t fit the image of what a chess player looks like.”
THE stereotype of chess players is changing, says 24-year-old Treasury economist David Smerdon, who has just been named a Grandmaster by the international body governing chess – the highest title awarded in the sport. Australia’s fourth and Canberra’s first Grandmaster, David achieved the title by scoring six wins and a draw in the NSW Open, an internationally-rated event held in Sydney over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. He had been named an International Master at age 14, the youngest Australian to hold that title. “A lot more young people are playing now, compared to 10 years ago,” says David. “The world average age would have dropped by about 10 years, and a lot more girls are playing now, too. “Chess used to be considered very
much a gentleman’s game, something to play over port and cigars, but these days it’s more practical and results-driven, and people are letting themselves enjoy it.” A keen sportsman, David says he prefers to spend his leisure time playing everything from football and soccer to tennis, volleyball and squash, as well as developing an interest in languages. “Chess just happens to be what I’m good at! “I think a lot of people are surprised when they meet me, because I don’t fit the image of what a chess player looks like.” David began playing at the age of four, taught by his father. “I started beating him after about two weeks, but to be fair he wasn’t the best player: my family are all artists and architects, very creative people, whereas I’m the opposite.”
Why your neighbours are good for you WE don’t have to love our neighbours, but getting to know them has benefits: people who live in regions with relatively small populations have a greater sense of belonging and safety, the Australian Unity Wellbeing Index has found. “Community connection has a large impact on how people feel about their lives,” says the
Index’s author, Professor Robert Cummings, of Deakin University. Getting to know our neighbours not only boosts our wellbeing, it can reduce the actual likelihood of burglary, according to Mark Norton, general manager of ADT Security. “There are many benefits to be gained from having a good relationship with your
neighbours,” he says. “It helps build a sense of community at a time when many people, particularly the vulnerable and the elderly, feel lonely and isolated. “Beyond this, it has been shown that vigilant neighbours can significantly reduce the risk of your home being burgled when you’re away.”
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Woes of sad women A SURVEY in “The New York Times” the other day revealed that while women are wealthier, healthier and better educated than they were 30 years ago they are not as happy as they had been then. In fact, in those halcyon days of the 1970s they were happier than men; and today the situation is reversed! As ever, the story will be similar in Australia. So how could it be? Women – and not just the radical feminists – will tell you the reason is simple: All that really happened in the interim, they reckon, is that women not only joined the workforce in much greater numbers, but they continue to do all the things they used to do around the home while their slobby hubbies open another beer and watch the footy on the box. No doubt there are still pockets of society where that’s true, but in my experience the real causes of this happiness reversal are quite different. Truth is, these days men are taking a very much greater role in the home. Take cooking. In the ‘70s the only time a bloke confronted a raw chop was when he tossed it on the barbecue. Today, in most homes, the man of the house volunteers for some of the regular cooking and not infrequently does the lot. Certainly, that happens in our house and, of our two sons, one does it all while the other shares the burden (if burden it is) with his partner... the more so since she’s become pregnant. And when we dine with friends, it’s just as likely we’ll fi nd the man as chef du soir as the lady of the house. Of course, the cook does the marketing – Woollies and the weekend markets are fi lled with men shoppers these days – and he puts it all away where he can fi nd it. And it doesn’t
by Robert macklin stop there… though I must admit when it comes to cleaning the place, one does fi nd other pressing men’s business. But clearly, planning the meals and cooking, a big part of the weekly housework, actually raises the happiness quotient among men and eases the burden on women. So we have to look elsewhere for the reason for their drooping morale. The real issue, I reckon, is that we have not yet figured out the best way for women to combine home life and career. It’s all in the timing. Today they go from school to gap-year to university, into the workforce, rise up the ladder, then have kids just before it becomes too dodgy and put the career on hold. So they lose seniority, stress happens, hubby gets fed up and it all starts to go pear-shaped. The solution is simple. Instead of a gap year after school, women should be encouraged have a gap decade after university to fi nd their bloke, pop out two or three kids while doing some light post-graduate and/or mainstream work via the net. They then enter the full-time workforce at 30, now highly qualified and with the kids off to school. With their modern man taking over the cooking and marketing, there’ll be happiness in the home, joy in bed, and just watch that glass ceiling shatter. I mean, how easy is that? robert@robertmacklin.com
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wiTH black the new black this year, says fashion writer MeGan HaGGan, canberra’s right on trend. But there’s no need to be bored as we put on sensible layers to keep out that winter chill: rich colour and texture keep winter 2009 fun…
THE wedge heel is on the way back, as are teetering sky-high heels. Is it a backlash against the recent popularity of flats? Those aren’t going away, though – ballet flats and small heels are still on-trend, and they do speed the wintry walk from the car park. Shoes are getting the same attention to detail as clothes, so look for buckles, bows and other little points of difference.
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BOOTS are mandatory in a Territory winter, but there’s much more to life than basic black. Think about different fabrics and textures: suede with patent leather, or worked and punched leather to keep things interesting. Try coloured or tan boots over black patterned opaques (and maybe even a matching bag) to add a point of difference.
sterling silver necklet, $145, and silver/gaspeite pendant, $295, and white baroque pearl and sterling silver ring, $295 from Jane brown pearls.
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WINE, burgundy, scarlet, chocolate, all shades of purple… it’s these rich touches of colour that break up basic black and show our individuality. Colours with a warm base – from the red, orange and even yellow end of the colour spectrum – add a snug touch, but there are some gorgeous shocking blues, cool purples and cold yellows out there for a breath of fresh air. And it may not feel like it now (brrrr) but spring’s not that far away, and those brights can be worn as trans-seasonal pieces in one of spring’s biggest trends. galotti leather jacket, $1390, from Escala.
Accessories carla leather belt in Natural, $69.95, from French connection, canberra centre. black suede Lilian boot, $640, Tan Lilian boot, $725, and flat punched flower boot, $635, from Escala.
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IT’S the finishing touches that make or break a look. Winter 2009 is no time to be shy about jewellery and other accessories. Find a huge, chunky, sparkly ring or two, go back to the future with a strand of huge retro pearls (try freshwater to avoid a formal look) or pin a big brooch to your scarf and wear it every day. Jewellery this year is all about being an individual, so find something unique that you love and wear it as a fashion statement. The same can go for bags, and the bigger, the better.
Leather bag in Dalia, $700, from Furla.
Love Lita red dress, $319, from Sybil’s closet by Danielle, Kingston.
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winter fashion Pattern PLAIDS and tartans are still huge – especially in red and blue tops and jackets – and wild animal prints have come around again, though they’re more adventurous than the leopard and zebra prints of the last couple of seasons. Try python or crocodile instead.
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Warmers
LAYERING in winter never goes out of style. Try one of this season’s essentials, a furry vest – even without sleeves they can be surprisingly warm. Or snuggle up in a soft, cuddly, textured jumper – choose a soft but fitted version in a muted colour such as grey and we can get away with them at the office. Just wear sharp black trousers and heels to keep from looking too Casual Friday!
check biker crop jacket in blue, $269.95, from Review, canberra centre.
Trenchcoats
ANOTHER winter must, and we can thank Burberry, who created them at the turn of the last century. Perfect in basic black, or shake things up by wearing a bright one over a suit (then peer into the window of your favourite jewellery shop a la Holly Golightly).
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Honey & beau trench, $229, from Sybil’s closet by Danielle. Fleecy OTC jumper, $149.95, from Review, canberra centre.
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Jackets THIS is the year of the statement jacket, and the trend will be around well into spring – think about those bright colours, or something patterned. Long jackets are warmer, but there are some gorgeous cropped ones around. Try one over a black turtleneck (wear long sleeves and gloves if that jacket’s a ¾-length sleeve!). A fitted leather jacket or trench is a real investment – arguably recessionista chic, as they last for season after season and never go out of style.
Fast carol check scarf in black and elizabeth Red, $39.95 (sale price) from French connection.
(Faux) fur jacket in Latte, $79.99, from Forever New, canberra centre.
IN a season that’s all about statement jewellery that proclaims our individuality, Pandora charms are more popular than ever, says Steve Stavreas, owner of Dimitries Jewellers. “Pandora is not just an item of jewellery that’s affordable, it’s also self-expressive, because you put each necklace or bracelet together yourself; and it’s memorable, because each bead has a significance attached to it,” he says. “Part of the popularity is that the beads are threaded together in a way that’s smooth and easy to wear, rather than the old charm bracelets which caught on things. “There’s also the combination of Murano glass and other elements of colour with the gold or silver, which make things very interesting.” For more information visit www.dimitries.com. au or call 6299 1300.
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Celebrated singer JOHN SCHUMANN muses on fame, the famous and their aura of power and glory. “CITYNEWS” readers who follow the AFL might have seen our band, the Vagabond Crew, play a couple of songs at the MCG on Anzac Day before the traditional match between Collingwood and Essendon. After we’d played, we were escorted by the very hospitable AFL people to our seats and then ushered into the Legends Room for a cold beer. As you might expect, the Legends Room was chock-a-block full of celebrities, major and minor, including one K. Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia, who was surrounded by admirers, young and old. I watched, bemused, while various members of my band stood in the queue to have their photos taken with the Prime Minister and I reflected on the aura that seems to settle on people who achieve high office or who appear regularly on television. It’s the whole “powerand/or-fame-makes-one-very-
attractive” phenomenon. I work, part-time, in the music industry and I also worked in Parliament House for three years. It is, perhaps, because of this that I am immune to the power/aura thing. I know and actively like a number of MPs
and Senators on both sides of politics, but having worked with them or been on the turps with them at the Holy Grail on a Wednesday night, there’s not a lot of mystique there. In the Legends Room that afternoon I worked out that in
my time I’ve met more than my fair share of famous people, including four prime ministers – Hawke, Keating, Howard and Rudd. Howard might remember me, I suspect, if his memory was cattle-prodded. K Rudd does, as we were both nondescript toilers in national life between 1998 and 2001 when I escaped. I encountered the other two, Hawke and Keating, in my capacity as an ideologically committed singer-songwriter. I doubt they would remember me if their lives depended on it. My favourite, from a distance, was Paul Keating. I had an English teacher with the same sort of viperous turn of phrase as Keating and each lesson we lived in hope that “Sir” would unload on some other wretched student. There was the same delicious schadenfreude watching Keating in Question Time. But when I met Keating, I was disappointed. Rather than the lean, rangy figure of my imagination, I was confronted by a tallish, pale, stooped figure with a good suit and a limp handshake. In fairness, he might have been a bit off-colour… I met Mick Jagger once and
had a 20-minute conversation with him about how most drummers, with the notable exception of Charlie Watts, speed up during the show. Adrenaline, you see. For the first five minutes or so I was genuinely in awe, but Mick was charming, funny, easy to talk to and impossibly small. Shortish and skinny, he looked like he needed a good feed. In the pub later that night, as the band reviewed what was a pretty eventful day, I asked the boys what they thought of our esteemed leader.
Responses were pretty consistent. “Oh, he was okay.” “Nice enough. A bit boring, maybe.” “He reminds me of one those nerdy little keyboard players with a DX7 from the 1980s.” “He’d last about 10 seconds in our band, Shooey. You’d kill him.” I suspect, though, that K. Rudd is much happier as Prime Minister than he would be as a member of the Vagabond Crew. The pay is certainly better. Then there’s the super. And the aura that comes with standing at the helm of the ship of state.
Williamson heads north to Noosa “LET The Sunshine”, a socio-political, comedy-drama from the master of Australian satire, David Williamson, plays at The Street Theatre, six performances only, from July 7-11. Set amid the botoxed, Nuevoriche society in Noosa the play follows Toby, a maker of hard-hitting documentaries and his wife Ros, who have moved to Noosa in shame after the press discover he has inadvertently used a bogus witness in one of his films. Bookings to 6247 1223. FOR more than 30 years, Ladysmith
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Black Mambazo has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions with the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. They play at the Canberra Theatre on June 26. “SEX in the City”, will love “Women of
Manhattan”, by John Patrick Shanley, a oneact play about three Aussie women making it in New York directed by ex sopie-star Melissa Georgiou. The show plays July 8-12 at The Courtyard Studio at the CTC. Book at Canberra Ticketing. THE Canberra Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Milton, presents a “Fantasy” program on July 8 and 9. The evening, at Llewellyn Hall, will feature works by Borodin, Rachmaninov and Berlioz. Booking to 1300 795 012.
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Script slows comedy “SUNSHINE CLEANING” (M) MEGAN Holley’s debut screenplay rather diminishes Christine Jeffs’ potentially entertaining film mixing well-intentioned comedy and inevitable pathos. Without commercial experience, training or licences to handle biohazard substances, sisters Rose (Amy Adams) and Norah (Emily Blunt) start a business cleaning away the ugly, stinking residues of violent or solitary deaths. Despite family bonds, the sisters’ personalities, work ethics and recreational preferences differ widely. The optimistic schemes of their widower father (Alan Arkin) never reach fruition and Rose’s small son has a hazardous curiosity. The screenplay appeals to our compassion and makes us smile as it contrasts the family’s failures with the success of a one-armed cleaningsupplies merchant and a nurse whose mother’s house Rose and Norah have cleaned. Aiming higher than their skills can reach, they find no pots of gold under any rainbows. While manifesting a robust and likeable humanity more palatable than, and thus superior to and much different from, most US films purporting to be comedies, “Sunshine Cleaning’s” issues bog down by lacking credibility. Workshopping and rewriting would have made a difference. Instead, its main crisis is unconvincing. At Dendy
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WITH this one, director Todd Phillips quite upsets my traditionally low opinion of mainstream formulaic Hollywood comedies. Respecting our intelligence and insisting that we apply it, “The Hangover” is wonderfully funny and easy to appreciate as freshness and refusal to tread conventional generic lines combine with unabashed obscenity to generate full-on hilarity. I can’t fathom what two old dears sitting near me were expecting but they left when somebody used the “f” word in the first minute! Three friends travel to Las Vegas to give a “SHALL WE KISS?” (PG) fourth a bucks’ night to remember. When dawn THIS piece of cinematic French patisserie deals breaks, none of them remembers anything of with replacing relationships with others develop- the night’s events. Their hotel room suggests ing outside them. alarming possibilities. The screenplay becomes a One night, aware of each other’s physical detective story as they try to solve it and find the attraction but determined not to risk established missing groom. relationships, furnishings consultant Emilie, It’s desperately funny, wonderfully uninhibited alone in a French town, tells a story crackling and sufficiently aware of people behaving with erotic tension to gallery owner Gabriel. badly to relieve sharp minds of difficulty seeing Her story explains how Judith (Virginie through to its savage satire. Ledoyen) and Nicolas (the film’s writer/director At Dendy and Hoyts cinemas Emmanuel Mouret) perform a delicate pas de
‘Jazz Garters’ has the goods VARIETY with a capital “V” has returned to Canberra in “Jazz Garters”, a sparkling new musical revue devised by Canberra Repertory to replace its “Old Time Music Hall”. Cleverly devised and stylishly directed by Jim McMullen, “Jazz Garters” features a spectacular set, designed by Andrew Kay, and lit by Alex Scibberas, which makes clever use of the stage to accommodate a huge cast of talented singers and dancers, lead by “Music Hall” veterans, Ian Croker, Bronwyn Sullivan, Charles Oliver, and Dick Goldberg. Despite its name, a witty reference to the book
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by wendy Johnson WHEN I first walked into one of the newest cafés in Kingston, earlyish one cold weekend morning, I felt very dark and very unfit. “Hmm,” I thought, “What’s going on here?” Then I realised that Velo Republic is owned by two mad cyclists. And that the dazzling kaleidoscope of colour when I entered was the bright, patterned, velcro clothing on a group of pedal pushers who had just been out for a ride. “Get over it,” I thought. “So what if you’re all in black. Black can be good. It can be trendy. And so what if you couldn’t cycle around the block without killing yourself? Just sit down with your friend and see what this new café has to offer.” And that’s exactly what I did. Velo Republic opened around Anzac Day. It’s a small café with a small menu, but one that offers some interesting options for breakfast, such as Turkish toast with honey ricotta, which my friend thoroughly enjoyed ($6). I opted for the Velo eggs – poached eggs (no frying in this café) served on sourdough and presented with Roma tomato, Swiss cheese and double-smoked, brandy cured ham. The description of the ham got me and I’m glad I ordered it. Although the eggs were cold when served, the ham made a statement and
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Velo Republic in Kingston… Owner Ian Potts (centre) with staff members Rosie Platts and Tim Dalwood. went hand-in-hand with the high-on-taste tomato relish. And maybe because Tanya van der Putt and Ian Potts, the owners, are into fitness they know that over eating isn’t good for your health. No doubt that’s why they offer the eggs in half size (one egg for $8) or in full (two eggs for $12). I wish more cafés would do the same. Other options on Velo Republic’s breakfast menu include toast with Cranky Pants jam or vegemite ($4.50), banana bread ($5), and spicy Boston beans with toast ($9.50). The café is simple and straightforward – you order at the counter, take a number and grab a seat. The “kitchen” is tiny and it looked to us as though operations were
constantly chaotic. That may be why it took so long to be served. It was disappointing to wait 40 minutes for coffee and another 10 for meals. Not a fit approach to service, although the staff who took our order did warn us there would be a wait because of the large table of cyclists who beat us into the café by only a few minutes. We just didn’t think the wait would be that long. A new wholesale bike outlet is soon to open at the back of Velo, specialising in imported bike “stuff”, including parts, components and apparel, but I’m staying out front where the coffee is served.
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For the dimples down under STUDIES show that 85 to 98 per cent of women have at least some cellulite, says Lina Prego, of Avida Wellness Clinic in Bailey’s Corner, Civic. That “orange-peel” look is caused by “deposits of toxic fat trapped in pockets of connective tissue beneath the skin”. “Cellulite builds up over time, and several factors can contribute to its existence and severity,” Lina told “CityNews”. “Hormones and lifestyle play a major role. Oestrogen is the major hormone affecting cellulite, but other hormones, such as insulin, adrenaline and thyroid, can play a part, too. “Lifestyle also plays a role in the incidence of cellulite: smoking, lack of exercise, stress and poor diet can affect cellulite levels.” Poor circulation and plain old genetics can also play a part. So what can we do about those dreaded dimples? Lina suggests we have a professional consultation to assess the extent of the problem, but lifestyle improvements can also help. As well as using an anti-cellulite cream daily, she advises we eat a balanced, healthy diet with plenty of water; take fish oil supplements and get enough exercise while avoiding smoking, alcohol, processed foods and stress. – Megan Haggan
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Beware blue plates MuM in THe ciTY by sonya Fladun THE other day, I found myself employing some widely understood sign language involving my middle finger and a string of expletives, something I really don’t do very often, having been forced to jump out of the path of a gorgeous, blue-plated Jaguar that shot straight through a pedestrian crossing at Manuka. Now, I’m not the sort of person to be too critical of others’ driving (after all, I once attempted a U-turn on the Sydney Harbour Bridge), but Canberra and its road rules are often a world away from what many of our diplomatic visitors are used to. I’ve had more than a few near misses involving blue licence plates. Recently, another diplomatic vehicle abruptly backed out of a parking space, nearly collecting me and my three-year-old, who had collapsed into her stroller after a particularly full-on morning of shoe shopping. But maybe the most disturbing experience was that of witnessing a blue-plated car driving at high speed along the wrong side of Canberra Avenue. Fortunately, the apparently confused occupants managed to turn off before the oncoming traffic collected them. I don’t doubt that the majority of diplomats who drive on Canberra’s roads are exemplary drivers. If I had to drive on strange roads, on the opposite side of the road in a country with different road rules and signs in a different language, I’d be regularly in serious trouble. But with this in mind I think that maybe there should be an intensive driving program for newly arrived diplomats and their families to better familiarise them with our road rules, especially the hazards of driving around Canberra’s ubiquitous roundabouts. Better safe than sorry, don’t you think? After all, no one wants a diplomatic incident (yes, okay, I do apologise for the finger), let alone a diplomatic accident. Meantime, if you see a blue-licence plate veering across lanes around the Russell Hill roundabout, be afraid; be very afraid!
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RESIDENTIAL fires peak over the winter period and last winter the ACT Fire Brigade attended 53 fires at houses throughout Canberra, down from 55 the previous year. “This still equates to an average four house fires a week and many could have been prevented,” said Emergency Services Minister Simon Corbell launching a new fire safety campaign in conjunction with the ACT Fire Brigade and NRMA Insurance. According to the ACT Fire Brigade’s district officer in charge of community risk, Martin Lloyd, these fires were most frequently caused by misadventure in the kitchen. “That’s followed by incidents involving heaters: either a malfunction of the heating unit, or people putting clothes too close to heaters, logs rolling out of open fireplaces without a guard being there, and so on,” he said. Many of us seemed to be complacent about our fire safety behaviour, he said, associating fire threat with the summer period. “We see that in winter, because we do get more fires and, of course, people are inside more in winter in Canberra with heaters on, so the risk is increased.” Mr Lloyd said that commonsense needed to prevail when it came to running more than one electronic device from a power point. “If you are using more than one, use a quality power board with a surge protector,” he said. “We see people putting in a double adaptor and piggybacking a couple more off that – don’t piggyback double adaptors, as you can completely overload the circuit.”
Don’t overload power points, warns the fire brigade. Here are some tips from the “stay safe, stay alive this winter” campaign: • install smoke alarms and regularly check they are working; • never leave cooking unattended; • ensure all residents know how to safely exit the home in the event of a fire; • keep curtains, tablecloths and bedding away from portable heaters; • keep wet clothing at least a metre from heaters or fireplaces, and never leave them unattended; • clean the lint filter each time before using the clothes dryer; • check electric blankets for damage or frayed cords, and never leave them on when there is nobody home; and • use only one appliance per power point and switch off when not in use.
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Typically, Twins aren’t too good at saving [spending is your forte – especially on the latest technological gadgets!] But this week it’s time for a fresh financial approach, as the New Moon lights up your $$$ zone. If you can’t instigate changes yourself, then find a professional who can guide you through the money maze.
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Your annual New Moon is the perfect time to make some long overdue changes to your physical appearance and mental attitude. Be brave as you blast out of your Crab comfort zone and take on the world! Your words of wisdom for the week come from Helen Keller [born June 27] “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”
LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) It’s time to mend bridges with work colleagues who you may have [unintentionally] offended over the last few weeks. Your work ethic and [impossibly?] high standards are hard for others to live up to. Sometimes 90% effort [and a happy workplace] is better than 100% effort and ragged faces all round.
VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) It’s the perfect week to shake off the mental cobwebs [and dust down the suitcases] as the New Moon activates your education/travel zone. Time to read, write, study, research, investigate – or plan your next business trip, holiday or weekend break. There’s nothing like travel to broaden your mental horizons!
With Joanne Madeline Moore June 22-28 LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23) How’s your career going? Are you overdue to retrain or ask for a promotion? Or is it time to take on a second job, or even change vocation? Don’t rest on your lovely Libran laurels. With the New Moon stimulating your career zone, you need to ask some serious questions – and then initiate the necessary changes.
SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21) It’s the perfect week to shake off the mental cobwebs [and dust down the suitcases] as the New Moon activates your education/ travel zone. Time to read, write, study, research, investigate – or plan your next business trip, holiday or weekend break. There’s nothing like travel to broaden your mental horizons!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21) Loved ones have been telling you a few home truths but have you been listening? Maybe it’s time to take off your earmuffs and face the facts! This week’s New Moon promises a fresh start to do with joint finances and shared possessions. Be tactful though – you want changes but is the other person ready?
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Cool, calm and collected Capricorn - you could be the one called upon to calm troubled waters, as those around you suffer from a dose of New Moon Madness. Secrets and hidden motivations are also about to be revealed. The question is – are you ready for the truth to finally see the light of day?
AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) This week [with a New Moon in your health zone] it’s time to undertake some general body maintenance. How’s your healthy diet and exercise plan going? And how long has it been since you enjoyed a swim, a massage or a walk in the park? A little regular attention now could save you from big problems in the long run.
PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Get ready to party! The New Moon falls in your entertainment zone, so it’s time to let your hair down and party like a pro. Shake out your dancing shoes and turn the music up – loud. For more peaceful Pisceans, a low-key evening at home with family and friends will do just fine. Copyright Joanne Madeline Moore 2009
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6 bed | 3 bath | 2 car | pool 14 KATER CLOSE - Set in a location with sweeping backdrop views from most rooms to the Brindabella Mountains and the beautifully landscaped gardens with its swimming pool, sauna and cabana, this is resort living at its best. Occupying a private cul-de-sac position, this stunning family home enjoys imaginatively designed interiors bringing generous space and natural light with indoor and outdoor living. Situated on three levels, this beautiful home offers vast free flowing living areas including separate formal lounge and dining rooms, large kitchen overlooking casual dining and family rooms opening out to a large entertaining deck with views, five generous-sized bedrooms, including master with ensuite, 3-way bathroom and double garage with a hobby room. The lower level features the sixth bedroom, bathroom, rumpus, kitchenette and a large walk-in linen cupboard. An opportunity for someone to purchase a superb home with flexible living accommodation, with the lower level ideal for an extended family, teenage retreat, guest accommodation or a home office. EER 3.
“HERE’S a unique opportunity to acquire one of the closest and largest freehold properties to Canberra city – an easy 20 minute drive away!� enthuses selling agent Christopher Dixon. The Sutton property has about 81ha of rolling, lightly timbered country, defined by sweeping views to the north, east and west across the Yass River valley. The architecturally designed, four-bedroom house (with a loft study) has been sited to maximise the private and picturesque outlook. The extensive use of glass and expansive open and enclosed deck areas, exude a rustic charm. A recent extension has added a master suite with walk-in robe, ensuite and parents’ retreat, while the upstairs loft is suitable for a home office. The house has slow-combustion heating,
floor-to-ceiling timber windows and bi-fold doors leading to a large timber deck. Beyond that, there’s a full-size tennis court, a separate self-contained flat with two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom with an attached threebay machinery shed, a free-standing studio, an enclosed orchard and chook shed and variety of other sheds.
address: 152 Gambell Road, Sutton, NSW. inspection: By appointment. auction: On site, 2.30pm, Saturday, July 4. agent: Christopher Dixon, Peter Blackshaw Manuka Inner North & Rural, on 0414 819377 or 6262 5122.
A July 4 auction‌ this four-bedroom, Sutton house (with a loft study) has been sited to maximise the private and picturesque outlook.
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48 DOMINION CIRCUIT
60 LEXCEN AVENUE
Surrounded by stately Forrest properties this charming full brick home includes 3 bedrooms, ensuite to
Fabulous lifestyle, views, space & realistic expectations. Proudly set over 2 levels opposite golf course,
the master, sun filled study, separate living & dining rooms & family room adjacent to the kitchen.
appears this substantial residence of 33sqs on 1000m2, sure to impress with quality & functional
A sunny, N/E aspect along with high ceilings, polished timber flooring & 2 open fireplaces adds warmth
design. It features a splendid lounge, dining, massive family, new dazzling kitchen, rumpus with separate
& character. French doors lead from the living room to a delightful private courtyard. The block size of
access & ens, 59m2 garage, private courtyard with relaxing spa & more The property offers luxury of
1400m (approx.) allows for further extension. EER 0.5 Auction on site 11am Saturday 4th July
in-slab heating & RC/Air. Viewing is a must. EER4 Auction on site 11am Saturday 27th June
Peter Blackshaw Manuka 6295 2433
Gungahlin 6241 9444 Elizabeth Jancewicz 0408 219 148
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70 JACKIE HOWE CRESCENT
Superb single level 3 bedroom apartment boasting private front and rear courtyards in this sought
An attractive family home in great location & featuring 3 double bedrooms with ensuite to master plus
after complex with pool and tennis court and conveniently located close to local shops, schools and
study. The elegant lounge & dining room & the spacious family room opening to the rear deck allow for
Belconnen Mall. Pristinely presented this quality property features large kitchen, spacious living areas
great formal & informal entertaining. Bathrooms & kitchen are a generous size & are in excellent
and master bedroom with ensuite. A carport and second parking bay provides the car accommodation.
condition. Ducted gas heat & evaporative air cool. I/A to large double garage which has been extended
Great opportunity to invest or live in. EER 5.5 Auction on site 10.30am Sunday 28th June
to provide potential for home office or studio. EER 2 Auction on site 2pm Saturday 4th July
Manuka 6295 2433
Peter Blackshaw Manuka 6295 2433
Belconnen 6251 9111
Paul Sutton 0407 099 175 or Robyn Sutton 0409 442 484
Gungahlin 6241 9444
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With the distant hum of the surf, the sound of the birds, a short walk to the beach all just five minutes drive from town, this property fulfils your dream of an affordable beach house. On two levels, it offers upstairs three bedrooms, living and spacious deck, while at ground level you have one bedroom council approved self contained roomy accommodation also with sweeping deck. And oh! Those views! Plenty of hard space to park your boat or van too. In a great location in a quiet cul de sac this will be a good buy. Vendor says SELL!
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A gem set beautifully in 16,160sqm of picturesque land, featuring a magnificent private lagoon. This spacious, well built, fully insulated north facing home has an attractive roomy interior, open living area and generous rooms with built-ins - all looking out to the natural vista. What a terrific place to relax and enjoy the wonders of the wildlife and the lifestyle the region offers. Only a two minute drive to the beach and 5 minutes to Moruya this is perfect for the active family who wants both sea change and tree change. Call me today!
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Red Hot And Ready To Go! This two storey property is hot. Built for a family, and then some, with four bedrooms, kitchen and dining, bathroom, rumpus and lounge, a large entertaining deck and an easy-care garden. There’s a single lock-up garage with internal access for Dad and Mum’s car and a double carport for the kids’ jalopies. Walk down to Batehaven shopping village and Corrigans Beach, and you’re also on the local bus route and close to schools. If you are in the market for a BIG home and want to be close to all amenities, then this is the property for you. I’d hate you to miss out on this one, so don’t be late, book your inspection today!
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Our owners have prepared themselves to lose on this home… they will be selling for much less than they bought! This brick home is less than four years old, with two living areas, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, double garage, side access for boat or caravan, swimming pool and entertaining area. Situated in a quiet street close to the centre of Batemans Bay, schools, bus route and beaches, it’s a steal, so don’t miss out – inspect today.
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WANNIASSA
NEW TO MARKET
$420 000 - $450 000
GORDON
Excellent Family Home!
Styled and Crafted by ‘Four Seasons’.
This quality 3 bedroom Family home has been lovingly nurtured by the original owners! It features an updated kitchen, bathroom with spa, and laundry. The living areas are light and airy. The very large back verandah offers secure space for children, pets & additional area for alfresco entertaining. The well presented backyard is private with mature trees creating a haven for friendly local bird life. Evaporative cooling, large garage, proximity to transport & schools are some of the extra features. EER 1
For those who don’t remember, Four Seasons were builders of homes that offered exciting designs and innovative features. This is an example of the brand. Spacious, north-facing family/meals area and kitchen, isolated master bedroom with 2 way bathroom, attached garage with internal access and automatic door, ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling and 2 R/C A/Cs. Accessed from the sun-soaked family room is a paved and pergola-covered outdoor area which flows naturally to the private, beautifully designed and maintained gardens. An absolute gem – see it. EER 3
Ewa Skoczek 0414 665 626 ISABELLA PLAINS
$555 000 - $565 000
Space to Configure as You Wish!! * 4 Brms, Ens, Parents Retreat/Home Office * Separate Formal & Informal Living Areas, * Massive Rumpus with its own entrance * Inground solar heated, swimming pool ∗ Great Location close to Shops EER 3
$340 000 - $360 000
Take the Time To Inspect!! • 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 GORDON
$659 000
Stunning, Spacious Family Home!!
Andrew York 0418 624 411
CLEAR RANGE
LAND
$380 000 - $420 000
Rare River Frontage Land Freehold elevated land with Murrumbidgee River frontage, 18ha (44 acres) with river access, not far from Lanyon or the Canberra CBD. Large approved building envelope with several prospective house sites with river views located in unspoiled native forest with abundant wildlife, all this and the privacy of country life just a short drive from the ACT. Build your dream home in this paradise on earth; all it needs is thoughtful people and good environmentally sensitive architecture.
Wayne Kennedy 0414 622 926
Betty Wark 0408 166 833 CONDER
$390 000 - $420 000
WANNIASSA
$370 000 - $400 000
Vendor Changes Enquiry Range.
Seriously serious seller wants it SOLD! 3 bedroom home on easily maintained block in quiet, familyfriendly crescent. Ducted gas heating, garage, carport and all within an easy walk of church and state primary schools, high school and close to the Hyperdome. Rent potential $360 - $370 pw. EER 1.5
Andrew York 0418 624 411 FADDEN
$385 000 - $435 000
Long Time No See….
Segregated main bedroom, plus walk in robe & ensuite with corner spa, separate formal lounge & dining rooms, very spacious family room & meals area, large rumpus room, all double sized bedrooms, powder room, 2 x double garages on a large, level , secure block. Just Beautiful! EER 4
Well, since you last saw a 3 bedroom, ensuite home in this suburb in this price range. Family room, ducted gas heating and instant hot water, security system and garage. Rented at $385pw ‘til 11/09 which leaves ample time for FHOG ‘live in’ requirements. Steal yourself a post code. EER 1
Betty Wark 0408 166 833
Andrew York 0418 624 411
BANKS
$429 000
Beautifully Renovated & Upgraded!! * 3 Bedrooms Plus an Ensuite * Ensuite & Bathroom Newly Renovated * Huge Kitchen – Newly Renovated * Living Areas with Timber Floors *Timber Deck, Landscaped Grounds. EER 3
Betty Wark 0408 166 833 $359 950
Attractive Federation Style Home!! • 3 Spacious Bedrooms • Stunning 2 way Bathroom, • Open Plan Living & Huge Kitchen. • Double Carport with Under Cover Access • Small Rear Yard & Water Tank. EER 4
Betty Wark 0408 166 833 BONYTHON
ISABELLA PLAINS
$390 000 - $430 000
Style, Space and Serendipity.
Within walking distance of the Hyperdome and government offices, this 2 storey, 3 bedroom town house has 3 loos (inc. ensuite) sunny kitchen and family area, double garage with i/a, terrace off the huge main bedroom and good (for a townhouse) yard space. Rented at $360 pm. EER 4
Andrew York 0418 624 411
BONYTHON
$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 BANKS
$439 950
Fabulous Home with A Great Deck!!
If you are looking to make a move up to a 4 bedroom ensuite home without breaking the bank, then this one should be on your viewing list. Built in robes in all bedrooms, gas heating & cooking. 2 x RCAC. Sep lounge, dining & family rooms plus a large covered rear deck & double carport. EER 4
Betty Wark 0408 166 833
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