GunSmoke Issue 110 (2008)

Gungahl in Community Council newsletter

www.gcc.asn.au

Gungahlin Smokesignals ISSUE 110

DECEMBER 2008 – JANUARY 2009

GUNGAHLIN COLLEGE EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOKS AT THE COLLEGE & LIBRARY

>KEEPING YOUR GARDEN GREEN THE FACTS ABOUT GREYWATER

>AMAROO SERVO FIASCO >MAKING A DIFFERENCE GCC’S YEAR IN REVIEW

>ELECTION RESULTS

WHAT DO THEY MEAN FOR GUNGAHLIN?

>BRING ON THE BUNYIP! GunSmoke 110

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Palmerston Community Centre

Managed by the Gungahlin Community Council To hire the facilities, everything you need to know is on www.gcc.asn.au Meeting Room 1 Casual $25.00 p/h Perm $17.50 p/h Meeting Room 2 Casual $15.00 p/h Perm $12.00 p/h

New permanent timeslots available: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday mornings most afternoons, Sundays

GUNGAHLIN ANGLICAN CHURCH Bergmann Anglican School Valley Ave, Gungahlin Service times Sundays 9.30 am, 5 pm and 7 pm Rector: Rev Michael Dasey 02 6255 5022 Associate Minister Rev Andrew Taylor 02 6242 0700 admin@gungahlinanglican.org.au www.gungahlinanglican.org.au

NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 107 Wanganeen Ave, Ngunnawal Rev Mark Adams 02 6241 3750 m_adams@internode.on.net www.nlpc.org.au

WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRS

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Gold Creek, Holy Spirit Shared Campus Kellaway Street, Nicholls 02 6255 6087 SUNDAY: 10.00 am Worship and Children’s Church

Holy Spirit Catholic Parish Christmas Mass Times: Christmas Eve: Children’s Mass: 7 pm Carols at 9.30 pm prior to Mass at 10 pm Christmas Day Mass: 9 am All Masses at Burdekin Ave, Amaroo.

Fr Mark Croker Phone: 6242 9622 E: hols.gungahlin@cg.catholic.org.au W: holyspiritgungahlin.catholicau.com

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Repairs to all mechanical and quartz watches and clocks Gungahlin Uniting Church A place of Christian faith and community for all people Sunday at 9.30am at Ngunnawal Primary School (Unaipon Ave.)

Rev. Mark Faulkner. 62425001 www.gungahlinuniting.org

Over 40 years experience and all work guaranteed Malcolm Scott 32 Grampians Street Palmerston ACT 2913

Phone: 02 6242 9636 Email: malar32@bigpond.com

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Gungahlin S m o ke s i g n a l s GunSmoke is published bi-monthly in each even-numbered month: February, April, June, August, October & December Deadline for submission of articles and advertising is 15th of each preceding odd-numbered month To advertise your business or organisation in GunSmoke, please visit our website www.gcc.asn.au Advertising requirements, costs and booking requests are all available online under the GunSmoke menu item Disclaimer: GunSmoke is produced to allow residents to keep in touch with their local community.

It enables people to express views on a range of topics that do not necessarily represent the opinion of the editor, or members of the Gungahlin Community Council Inc.

Gungahlin Community Council PO Box 260, Gungahlin ACT 2912 info @gcc.asn.au www.gcc.asn.au President Alan Kerlin 0408 771633 president @gcc.asn.au Vice President Matthew Connors 0422 237611 vicepresident @gcc.asn.au Secretary Nada Pavlak 0439 447428 secretary @gcc.asn.au Treasurer Michelle Holmes 0411 030846 treasurer @gcc.asn.au GunSmoke Editor Vacant gunsmoke @gcc.asn.au Public Officer Kevin Cox 6241 0647 publicofficer @gcc.asn.au Web Administrator Dave Bockett 0414 352247 webadmin @gcc.asn.au Executive Jonathon Reynolds 0418 812281 committee1 @gcc.asn.au Executive Estelle Sydney-Smith committee2 @gcc.asn.au

from the president Alan Kerlin Gungahlin Community Council Making a difference—you can too!

GCC has achieved a lot over the last year, despite being severely underresourced and under-staffed: > We were told a 50-metre pool was out of the question, and now a $20m 3-pool aquatic centre and gymnasium is promised to start construction within two years. > We’re in discussion over the shape of an $18m community health clinic. > The concept plan for the Flemington Road corridor is undergoing a major reshaping thanks to our lobbying. > Our campaigns for local employment and to get the traffic out of Hibberson Street are bearing fruit, with land and transport planning for the Town Centre receiving a $535,000 overhaul. > Development applications are more accountable (for all of ACT) due to changes we requested to ACTPLA’s DA signage, website and ad notices. > Our DA submissions have gained improvements to several proposals. > We’ve been on the Design Working Group for the $60m Gungahlin College from day one to ensure this pivotal development is an asset for the whole community. > New GunSmoke and website designs are improving our communications with the community.

People who come on board with GCC

are making tangible improvements to our community. It’s hard to think of a more rewarding ‘hobby’.

However, GCC has been held together by just 6 people this year, two of whom have had to step down recently—thanks for all your help Clinton and Boni. When there are so few people prepared to get involved the workload just gets too much.

For myself, GCC work has been pretty much an additional full-time work load, and time with my family has suffered as a result. My day job, post-grad study and a new part-time business won’t allow me to continue giving that much time.

It was great then that we got a good response to a ‘cry for help’ article in the Chronicle recently, with several new names on the Executive! Welcome to Matt, Michelle and Dave. There’s still room for more people though—each new person makes it that much easier for everyone else.

The recent election led to some historic changes to the ACT Government.

We’ve built good relationships with many key people in the ACT Government parliamentary and bureaucrat arms, but we should now be able to achieve so much more over the next few years given the new government is likely to be more responsive and community-aware.

Have a great and safe festive season, and we’ll see you in 2009!

Gungahlin Community Council next meetings > 10 December End-of-year wine & cheese social night

> 11 February Second Wednesday monthly except January from 7.30pm Venue:

Palmerston Community Centre

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CC has been involved at every stage of the design of the $60.7m Gungahlin College, from the master planning workshops to the Design Working Group.

Our goals have been to ensure the shared school/public facilities meet the needs of the community—the town square, stage, theatre, meeting rooms and library; that the buildings use good sustainable design features and are visual

Exclusive first pictures of the new Gungahlin College, Town Square and Library assets for the town centre; that the downstream environmental impacts are minimised; and that the traffic, bus and parking aspects are properly designed.

The college will open for Year 11s for the start of the 2011 school year.

There will be around 280 car parks, and bus/car set down areas off an extension to Warwick Street. The town square park with a public stage will suit large public performances, and a large

ramp next to the park could hold markets.

The theatre will have 450 seats—300 fixed. The library is modeled on some of the best in the world, and will open with 125,000 items. Four meeting rooms will supply 3500 “training hours” per week. It will have a café, kids, youth and mature age areas, and a dedicated CIT centre.

The Stormwater pond should supply 70% of the site’s irrigation needs.

We can’t wait to see it!

Cafe

Library

Gym CIT

Playing field & courts

Town Square

Bus bays & drop-off

Theatre

Stormwater pond

Aquatic Centre location

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servo fiasco

hen will Amaroo get its service station (and local shop)?

The lessee Mr Renato Cervo completed the building more than a year ago but it is yet to open. Meanwhile we’ve been blessed with the traffic jam that was created when the LDA sold land for two service stations side by side in Gungahlin.

GCC has been pursuing the Amaroo servo issue with ACTPLA boss Neil Savery. In May 2007 we were advised that: “…the lessee has until 23 March 2008 to open the Service Station before they are contravening the conditions of their lease.”

Meanwhile, we’ve heard Mr Cervo wants to sell it one of the fuel companies. Perhaps they aren’t interested thought because the roof is too low to get fuel trucks under.

ACTPLA have advised us that they are: “...actively investigating…any remedy that may be available to it to ensure operation of the premises for the purposes of a service station…the most appropriate course of action is to work with the Lessee rather than go down a direct legal avenue, however, this will be monitored if there is unlikely to be any prospect of progress.”

This situation was not created by ACTPLA, but they are taking too long to resolve it, with no end in sight.

Mr Cervo has had ample time to action the lease, so it should be revoked.

Additional land should also be released urgently for other service stations. A site on Flemington Road has already been identified.

Central Cafe

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Election outcome

A purple patch for Gungahlin?

- by Alan Kerlin, GCC President

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n the last issue of GunSmoke, we asked is there light at the end of the tunnel for light rail? Well things have moved on for Gungahlin public transport and so much more following the changes from the recent ACT election.

The ACT has returned to a minority government, and most commentators believe this will result in more responsive government, better consultation, and more considered decisions. Boisterous ACT blog the-riotact.com debated the changes, with blogger “Amarooresident” summing it up well: The Assembly has changed dramatically.

Labor lost two seats the Libs lost one and the Greens gained four. Every single piece of legislation will now have to be negotiated through the Assembly, which will require compromise on the part of the Government, which they didn’t have to do last time round. Ideally it will result in

better legislation. If that’s not change I don’t know what is. All in all I think the Canberra community knew exactly what it was doing.

There has been solid support from the ALP, Liberals and Greens for a light rail rapid public transport system—a critical need for Gungahlin residents forced to commute out to their jobs every day.

The aquatic centre and Harrison senior school look to be locked in. ALP election budget papers accidentally left at our Meet the Candidates evening show $15.6m funding in each of 2009–10 and 2010–11 for the Harrison school, and for the aquatic centre $1m in 2009–10, $9m in 2010–11 and $10m in 2011–12. They also show an additional $2m pa for increased bus services around Canberra.

The papers show the $18m community health clinic and “walk-in health centre” aren’t fast-track items

though, with $5.5 in 2010–11 and $7m in 2011–12—the rest presumably the following year.

The ‘enclosed oval’ and facilities adjacent to the college site received a late election promise of $6m—timing is unknown but $400,000 is already being spent on the design of this facility, and we’ve been involved in design workshops for it, so it is definitely under way.

It may be some years before the suburb of Throsby is built, but it will be known for its playing fields and netball courts a lot sooner—funded from the last budget. Likewise a number of road extensions to part-fill missing links— Horse Park Drive and Mirrabei Rd for instance—have already been funded.

And of course, the library and college are coming. Gungahlin is at last starting catch up on our infrastructure shortfall!

What’s happening ...around Gungahlin

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ll around Gungahlin there are lots of new developments either happening or about the start: > Harrison Sports Fields construction is now back under way following drought delays. > Duplication of Flemington Road from Mitchell to Mapleton Ave should start early next year. > New suburbs of Casey, Crace, Bonner, Forde and Franklin are proceeding at pace. > The first of the Flemington Road wetlands is complete (near Sandford Rd) and the next (near the race track) will start soon. > The “Homemaker Centre” next to Magnet Mart is finally underway, with fill being transferred to the College site. > Linear Park artwork under way—the rocks represent the rocky outcrops around Gungahlin like Franklin’s Red Hill and the spires represent trees. > Linear Park lighting will be changed to reduce light spill into nearby residences.

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WANTED!

Detective Sergeant Bob Muir Gungahlin Station ACT Policing

WITH the Christmas and holiday period fast approaching and with a considerable number of Canberrans travelling interstate it is time to consider your home security during this period.

Always ensure the windows and doors to your homes and garages/sheds are closed and locked even if you are leaving for only a short period of time – and that includes going to shop.

Ensure your Post Office has been notified of your absence and your mail has been stopped during that period unless alternative arrangements have been made with a neighbour to collect it. Also arrange for someone to regularly clear your letterbox of catalogues and other material and cancel any newspaper deliveries.

Where possible leave a contact address or telephone number with a neighbour,

and most importantly watch out for your neighbours. Report any suspicious activity to police on Crime Stoppers 1800 333000, for police attendance 131 444 or in an emergency dial 000.

If you are driving long distances, where possible share the driving and stop every two hours for a 15 minute break.

Some traffic laws may differ from ACT laws, so make yourself aware of any differences prior to leaving the ACT and drive safely to ensure your safe return.

From everyone at Gungahlin Police Station, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.

GCC needs a person to help coordinate the advertising for the GunSmoke newsletter.

We need to split the job into one person handling the advertising, and the other doing the layout and articles (we use Publisher).

Can you help? Please call Alan Kerlin on 0408 771633.

playgroup

Free community GUNGAHLIN Uniting Church and Gungahlin Child and Family Centre recently launched a new Paint and Play group for children aged 0–5 along with parents and carers.

The Paint and Play group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 9.45–11 am at Mullion Park ,Harrison.

This is a great opportunity for parents with young children to gather for support, friendship, fun and outdoor play, and to get to know other parents with children in the local area.

It is also an opportunity to access parenting information and to learn about services available within the Gungahlin Community.

All Children from 0–5 with their mums, dads and carers are most welcome.

There will be activities for the children each week along with healthy fruit generously donated by the local deli, Fruitylicious.

No need to book; just come along!

This is a free playgroup.

If you would like any more information please phone the Child and Family Centre on 6207 0120 or the Uniting Church on 6242 5001.

SOLUTIONS for Hair & Beauty Salon Ph 6230 4949 Dickson Shopping Centre

Proudly supporting the Gungahlin community. Gungahlin Lakes Golf and Community Club pays for GunSmoke distribution costs.

Primary $15 Men cuts $23 Wax $10 Ladies $28 Foils: Buy 4 get 4 Free

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wo highly aggressive aquatic weed species, Alligator Weed (pictured) and Hairy Willowherb, have been located in Yerrabi Pond and Gungahlin Pond.

These weeds have almost certainly travelled to the lakes from seed or stems washed into the lake through the stormwater system from cultivated plants in nearby suburbs.

The Ginninderra Catchment Management Group is organising a survey around both lakes for these weed species on Saturday 17 January 2009. This is a time that both species are likely to be flowering, so will be easier to spot.

A short information session on the weeds will be provided, and participants will then undertake an assessment of the shores of the lakes to locate any new infestations. The location and time for the information session will be provided closer to the date on the website www.ginninderralandcare.org.au GCMG is now seeking assistance from people who would be prepared to give a half day to surveying particular stretches of the ponds. Many hands will make the survey easier and shorter!

Please see the related article on the

Weeds in our lakes Are you adding to the problem?

GCC website www.gcc.asn.au to read further details about garden plants to be wary of in the Gungahlin area.

For further information, please contact: Julie Palmer Coordinator or Beth Mantle Waterwatch Coordinator Ginninderra Catchment Group 6278 3309

Ngunnawal Medical and Skin Clinic Family Practice Specialising in Skin Care No Referral needed Tel 6242 0029 Ngunnawal Shops Wanganeen Avenue

Counselling & Therapy Services

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r b a n H a b i t a t Guidelines was published by the ANU as a community education resource to increase community awareness of urban biodiversity.

The project was done in partnership with the ACT Government, CSIRO, the Australian National Botanical Gardens, the National Museum, the National

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Capital Authority and the Sullivan’s Creek Catchment Group.

It was based on Australia’s first comprehensive ecological survey of an urban study site, aimed to learn more about the fauna of the urban sub-catchment, and the role of urban landscapes in providing habitat for local species.

The Urban Habitat Guidelines have just been updated.

There are new inclusions such as cat enclosure information (good for residents of Forde and Bonner), and to help you identify animal species, a range of keys— step-by-step guides that allow you to tell exactly what species of bird, frog, etc you have.

The Guidelines can be viewed online at www.lifeinthesuburbs.net.au or you can pick up a hard copy version from the Forde Sales Office.

individual couple family stress anger sex depression grief Caring Confidential Affordable Adrian Adair QMACA Gungahlin 0414 813 461

PALMERSTON MEDICAL CENTRE Palmerston Shops, Tiptree Cres Ph 6242 9464 Dr Prad Southi MBBS (Syd)

Dr Sandy Viketos MBBS (Syd)

Dr Michael Gan MB, BS (UNSW) DCH (NZ) D Obst (Otago) FRAC GP

Surgery Hours Mon – Fri 8.30am – 6.00pm Saturday 8.30am – 11.30am

sustainable homes

Greening your garden ...greywater facts

There have been a number of letters to the Canberra Times lately claiming that greywater reuse is bad for the environment. Sustainable home design consultant Alan Kerlin explains some facts about greywater:

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greywater reuse system can be the saving of your existing garden, or the making of your new one. And the price doesn’t have to amount to any more than, say, the cost of replacing plants lost through not watering during drought.

If you are building a new house, then make sure you design in and install a greywater capture system from day one.

The piping should capture all the laundry washing water, and from your bath, showers and vanities. Toilet and kitchen water must go to the sewer.

If you have an existing house, piping access will determine whether you are limited to capturing just your washing water or you can access showers too.

Greywater reuse systems don’t have to be expensive. The mini sewer treatment plants certainly exceed $10,000. But simple capture and pump-out systems like we have on our home are far more affordable. This is a microwave-sized tank recessed in the ground, with a submersible pump. A filter screens out hair and fluff, and the water builds up in the tank until a float valve activates the pump to send it to your irrigation system.

If there isn’t enough to irrigate with within 24 hours, it will dump it to the

sewer to prevent odours.

Our system has a couple of switches installed inside the house that govern whether the water is captured, and with the default setting to off. That way, anything of dodgy quality down the drain (paint perhaps) doesn’t end up in the garden. This system was about $2000 ($3000 with the auto switches), but there are even cheaper ones now available. There are even mobile ones inside wheelie bins for retro installations.

Greywater is not a hygiene risk as long as it is only delivered to your garden via underground drip irrigation. No surface sprays should be used, and don’t use it for vege patches. Special drippers are needed, as standard ones are likely to clog.

Coupled with a rainwater tank, a greywater system can ensure you have a good garden year round, like the lowwater native garden pictured.

With none of the watering from town water, you are saving all the chemicals and electricity that goes into treating town water and then pumping it from river to plant to reservoir to home.

Find more sustainable home info under ‘Alan Kerlin’ on Facebook, or on: www.sustainablehouseday.com

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gungahl in regional community service Gungahlin Regional Community Service Gungahlin Community Resource Centre Gungahlin Youth Centre

Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre

Ph: 6228 9200, E-mail: grcs@gungahlin.org

Christmas/New Year Opening Hours

New community bus available for community groups. Conditions apply.

Contact 6242 9746

LOOKING FOR WORK?

The GRCS. Administration Office (Suite 1.1, Gungahlin Marketplace, Gungahlin Place), the Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre, the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre and the Gungahlin Youth Centre will close from Wednesday 24 December 2008 and re-open 9am Friday 2 January 2009.

The Board Members, staff and volunteers of Gungahlin Regional Community Service would like to wish all Gungahlin residents a safe and happy Christmas.

New Horizons is a free career skills program which assists people to re-enter the workforce, commence studies or become a volunteer. The program includes personalised guidance, group instructional sessions, workshops and ongoing support.

Participants attend a short course which builds selfesteem and helps to set goals and compile a resume.

Following the course, a series of workshops are conducted on a range of topics including basic computing, addressing selection criteria and interview techniques.

Childcare: is provided for children under the age of 6, free of charge on site.

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Venue: the courses and workshops are held at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre.

2 COURSES WILL BE HELD IN 2009 For more information please call 6123 4422 or 6228 9200 This program is proudly funded by the ACT Government as part of the Community Inclusion Fund.

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MENTAL HEALTH 20% of Canberrans will experience some form of mental health problem

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ou’ve probably heard all the stats: one in five Australians has a mental health problem, but less than 40 pre cent will seek help. Anxiety disorders and depression are the most common mental

illnesses: it is predicted that by the year 2020 depression alone will be the second highest cause of disease burden worldwide (WHO, 2001).

Around one million Australian adults and 100,000 young people live with depression each year. Every year, three per cent of adults are affected by a severe mental disorder such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, some forms of depression, and anxiety disorders such as panic and obsessive compulsive disorders.

Despite these figures, most people with mental illness recover well and are able to lead fulfilling lives in the community – when they receive the right treatment and support.

Ankle injuries

Step back into action!

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he ankle is a commonly injured joint.

Some of the injuries that can occur at the ankle are: ligament injuries, fractures, chondral lesions, dislocations and tendon injuries.

Lateral ligament sprains are the most common ankle injury – this is when the ligaments on the outside of the ankle have been injured.

Ankle sprains can happen as contact, landing or twisting injuries, and they are more common on uneven ground. The ligaments are overstretched by rolling onto the outside of the foot. The individual normally experiences pain immediately followed by swelling later that day.

Acute treatment of an ankle sprain should consist of a cessation of play and the RICER regime: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral.

If the individual unable to bear weight, a more serious injury, major ligament disruption or even fracture is suspected and the player should see a physiotherapist for an accurate diagnosis.

Even minor sprains will cause a degree of instability in the ankle making it more susceptible to re-injury. All ankle sprains should be promptly assessed and rehabilitated by a physiotherapist.

Just resting and using crutches for a few weeks can actually delay the healing

process and the sooner rehabilitation is started, the quicker the recovery time and return to sport.

Ankle injuries tend to happen when an individual is unaccustomed to the type of exercise in which they are participating or when they are tired, indicating that weakness and fatigue are major contributing factors.

The risk of an ankle sprain can be reduced by a specific strengthening and stretching program designed by a physiotherapist. If you have ankle instability it is a good idea to have your ankle taped or braced when you exercise or play sport.

Editor: Last issue we incorrectly called Emma a psychiatrist, rather than a psychologist—this was entirely our error, and we apologise to Emma for our mistake.

For further information on mental health issues, please see www.beyondblue.org.au

In November 2006, new Medicare items for mental health treatment by registered psychologists and other allied health professionals were introduced. The ‘Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative’ provides help to people living with mental health problems, allowing them greater access to psychologists in particular, and providing more affordable mental health care.

Your GP can refer you to psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists who are registered with Medicare Australia. A GP Mental Health Care Plan is completed by your doctor upon referral, for which a Medicare rebate is also available.

For further information about the Medicare scheme, see: www.psychology.org.au/Assets/Files/ Medicare_Fact_Sheet1.pdf Good mental health is a vital part of overall good health and wellbeing. Mental health problems and mental illness are among the greatest causes of disability, diminished quality of life, and reduced productivity. Between 35 and 45 per cent of absenteeism from work is due to mental health problems (WHO 2003).

It is just as important to maintain good mental health as it is to maintain good physical health, and the sooner you seek help, the better.

By Emma Prime – Qualified Psychologist Gungahlin General Practice

By Lisa Schroeter – Qualified Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy

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Bring the Bunyip to Gungahlin A

mid a debate about expensive public art on local blog the-riotact.com, GCC’s Estelle Sydney-Smith said she thought we should have a statue of The Monster that ate Canberra.

GCC President Alan Kerlin (nickname Gungahlin Al) chimed in “I’m picturing a statue of the bunyip biting a chunk out of the Telstra Tower, placed outside the new Gungahlin library! A tribute if you like to the book’s role in teaching kids to read.”

And with the “double yum gigantic ice cream sundae” Telstra Tower visible straight south of Gozzard Street, the scene as Alexander devours the tower would give it a Gungahlin ‘hook’.

We were surprised to then get a letter from the book’s author Michael Salmon:

“A bunyip statue!!

What a great idea!! Let me know if you need any help with this project...!”

With all the serious, obscure or controversial public art around lately, maybe a bit of fun would be great change?

We’ve just been waiting for the Meat Pie Minister to decide who would be the Minister for Kulture (and Footy). Now we’ll see if we can pull off this idea!

Email “Bring the Bunyip to Gungahlin” to info @ gcc.asn.au if you agree and we’ll send it to the Minister!

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Well, didn’t that year go quickly! We had a very busy first year in business and I am glad to say that we are on our way to celebrate our first Xmas in the Salon!

I would like to thank all of our supporters over the past year and say it has been a year that has been filled with strong friendships, lots of support as well as fabulous new styles and extreme makeovers!

We had our nominations in two Hairdressing categories in the NSW and ACT Business Awards, and I am happy to say that we were in the top ten finalists in each nomination! Thanks to our wonderful clients and friends! We also

became an elite ASPYA Salon, thanks to De Lorenzo. Wow! SO.. to say thanks to you all, just bring in this advert and receive $10.00 off any full colour service in the salon as our gift to you! We wish you well for the coming weeks! Julie.

Also, come in and see Sharny and she will offer you a $5.00 eyebrow wax with any waxing treatment. Or pay only $40.00 for your new summer Brazilian wax. Valid December 2008!

Balance Your Life From the Inside Out Choose one of the following offers available until the end of December and start to find your balance: 3 free meditation classes (every Monday from 7:30pm) 1 hour relaxation massage for only $40 30% off your first holistic counselling appointment Book your appointment today Ph 62414998 or visit our website www.journeywithin.com.au All About You – a journey within 88A Phyllis Ashton Cct Gungahlin

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ark down the weekend of December 13 and 14 in your diaries—it will be a bumper weekend of Christmas celebrations in Gungahlin for you and your family!

On Saturday 13th, Gungahlin Place’s linear park will come to life between 4.30 and 7.30 pm. Shrek in the flesh, Christmas characters, stilt-walkers, face painting, a choir, a four-piece band, jumping castles, swing chairs, a mini train, craft and food stalls, and of course Santa.

All of this fun will be brought to you by the Land Development Agency, the G, the Marketplace, and Gungahlin Square shopping centres.

Then on Sunday December 14, the action moves to Forde’s Heritage Park, for that community’s first Christmas Carols, brought to you by the Gungahlin Anglican Church and Forde.

Between 11 am and 2 pm there’ll be a free barbecue, a jumping castle, face painting and a visit from Santa at midday.

The carols are from 7 to 9 pm, including the Salvation Army Orchestra, a community choir, the Kaleen Primary School, and Mark & Katie Beresford. The Rotary Club of Mitchell-Gungahlin will put on a barbecue. Then the day will be capped off by a fireworks display.