GunSmoke Issue 97 (2006) by Gungahlin Community Council

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October 2006, Your Community Newsletter – Published by Gungahlin Community Council Inc. Distribution of 12,500 copies – Editor: Ro ma Hosking – Phone 6242 0485 Email: romahos@bigpond.net.au

Gungahlin Community Council Inc. Executive Committee: President –vacant

Postal: PO Box 260, Gungahlin ACT 2912; Email: info@gcc.asn.au; Website: www.gcc.asn.au -; Vice President –-vacant-; Secretary ––John Kelly – Ph 6242 7437 ; Treasurer – Barry Dee –Ph 62557511

treasurer@gcc.asn.au; Editor Gunsmoke - Roma Hosking – 6242 0485 email: romahos@bigpond.net.au Hire of Facilities: Sally Ruecroft -

Palmerston – 0409 691 153 ; Nicholls Community House -6242 5004.

OFFICIAL OPENING OF PALMERSTON COMMUNITY CENTRE Katy Gallagher MLA, Minister for Disability and Community Services officially opened the Palmerston Community Centre on Wednesday 6 September 2006. We are thankful for the provision of the new one million dollar building which entails a hall with a sprung floor, already being used by various dance and exercise groups as well as play groups and church groups. The meeting room is available for hire by community groups and is currently being used by the Gungahlin Community Council for its executive and public meetings. The building is a well-planned and well-built facility with storage sheds to house childrens’ play equipment outside nd inside lockers for use by other groups. The Minister was pleased to note that there was a suitable change room for those with babies. Roma Hosking thanked Ian and Sally Ruecroft and other members of the Gungahlin community Council Inc. for their work over many years in lobbying Government firstly for the demountable building and then its replacement by the permanent building which we now enjoy. We were pleased to work with architect, Murray Coleman from Small, Quinton and Coleman in designing a very useful and comfortable building. The outstanding work by Leo Geremiah from the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services was noted, along with Arthur Rizzo, Peter Johns and Franco Frino who consulted with the Council to achieve the best possible result. We thank the building contractors for their capable work and the landscapers for their tasteful garden design and play area. Marion Donaldson and Ian Coilett were also thanked for their support from the Capital Works Programme in investigating the possibility of building an extra hall with a sprung floor as the original design did not allow this luxury. We were not able to access the Federal funding in the time frame, however, due to cost savings in other areas the ACT Government was able to include the sprung floor and equipment such as tables and chairs and blinds. Entertainment was provided by Cornerstone Christian Church with a skit entitled “And Then What?” – a reflection on life and death: a Karate demonstration by Dale Richards, Chief instructor for ACT Shito Tyu Karate Do, Canberra, and his colleagues and the “Can Can” ballet dance presented by the Festival Ballet School. Thank you to all who contributed. We were left in no doubt as to the need for the extra space and the need for the sprung floor demonstrated by the dance group. Light refreshments were served to the 40 or so people who attended the function. Please see photos page 3. For hall bookings please phone Sally on 0409 691 153.

GCC Public Meeting Venue: Palmerston Community Centre Tiptree Cr Palmerston (next to shops)

All welcome

Next meeting: Wednesday 11 October 2006 7.30pm Wednesday 8 November 7.30 pm

Gunsmoke 98 Deadline 12 November The next issue of Gunsmoke is due out in December 2006. Email: - romahos@bigpond.net.au POSITIONS VACANT: * President * Vice President

Gungahlin Community Council Inc. is urgently in need of new members. People are needed who are willing to join the executive in order to carry on the work of liaising with Government and other associations to provide a community voice to assist with planning and provision of vital services in this developing region. We wish to thank all executive members who have served during the last twelve months. Peter Coggan in particular has given many hours on our behalf. We wish him well as he retires from the position of president. If you are interested in serving in this way please contact Roma Hosking via Email:romahos@bibpond.net.au

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6241 4888 COST OF ADS PER ISSUE IN GUNSMOKE Editor: Roma Hosking romahos@bigpond.net.au

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POSITION VACANT April 2007 - Editor Gunsmoke Requirements: Lots of goodwill, business and desktop publishing skills, desire to communicate well and serve Gungahlin community. 1 Voluntary position – no pay offered. Roma Hosking who developed this newsletter in 1993 feels it is time to bow out - after issue 100! – Any takers? Please ph Roma on 6242 0485

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Gungahlin Community Council Inc. President’s Report to AGM 13 September 2006 Thank you to all who have served on the Executive or provided support in other forums over the past year and unselfishly given many hours to ensure that the Gungahlin Community Council continues to work for improved infrastructures and services for our fast-growing community. A quick summary will give you an idea of where some of our time and energy have been spent over the past year: ? Just last week we celebrated the official opening of the Palmerston Community Centre. The project was ably led by Roma Hosking who also chairs the on-going Hall Management Committee on behalf of GCC Inc. From tonight this million dollar Centre becomes the venue for all GCC meetings ? Monthly Executive meetings 7:30pm 1st Wednesdays of each month ? Monthly General Meetings 7:30pm 2nd Wednesdays of each month ? Many media engagements, TV, radio, newspaper articles, letters to the editor ? Publication of 6 issues of Gunsmoke (Editor Roma Hosking) ? Several meetings and a formal submission re the Government’s extensive program of Reform of ACT Planning. In our opinion it lacks a policy of Social Equity ? ADSL Communications Committee surveyed the community conducted by Kevin Cox. ? Supported Water Reward Project, Kevin Cox ? Supported off road bike facility for Gungahlin…work for recreational facilities ? Aldi building recently opened, completes the long awaited and most welcomed retail complexes in the Town Centre. There is still need for Government departments and other businesses to be developed in the Town Centre ? Delma View Traffic Committee re access to Burgmann Anglican School is continuing to monitor the situation. ? Gungahlin Senior College Committee. College delayed until 2011! More work needed! ? Sports and Recreation Committee Task Force Report. Still waiting on plans for sport and recreation site, 50m pool complex? Town park? More open space and ovals? ? New GCC website. Web master Boni David ? Gungahlin Drive Extension building continues Barton Highway to Ginninderra Drive segment to open by Christmas. Ginninderra Drive to Aranda section to be completed by mid 2007. Full completion of GDE mid 2008 ? Forde consultation meetings - work has commenced on new suburbs. ? Child and Family Centre opened ? 3 new sites identified for service stations, one in Amaroo to open by Christmas ? Gold Creek Homestead Committee re-convened by the Government: Use of 11h site? ? Announced November 2005 that New Youth Detention Centre to be built in Gungahlin. Planning is well underway. Construction is expected to commence in early 2007. Updates from the Detention Project Team are expected as the project progresses. The Gungahlin Community is all the better for the work put in by a hard working core group. Thank you again for your support and contrib utions. The work must continue if Gungahlin is to gain services etc. to match other ACT centers. We need the continuing support of those involved in the above issues and forums but we desperately need the support of others in the year ahead. Thank you, Peter Coggan, Retiring president 13/09/06.

Tree buffer between Mitchell Recycling centre/Industrial area and Harrison/Wells Station/Franklin development As a resident of Gungahlin I have watched with interest ongoing developments in the region, in particular the current land development along Flemington road. Mitchell Industrial area is an important precinct in Canberra and more so for residents in Gungahlin. The Mitchell Recycling and the Canberra Sand & Gravel centres play a significant role in waste management for their region. However given their close proximity to current new residential and playing field developments along the Wells Station-Harrison suburb there is the need to look at how best to develop, beautify and integrate the adjoining landscape.

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Wells Station- Harrison has been advertised in newspapers and billboards as a place to experience “country living in the city”. With this in mind, I wish to suggest that a practical solution towards enhancing the landscape is to provide a buffer of evergreen trees planted across the adjoining land. Ideally fast growing evergreen trees adapted to the ACT will be a starting point. An alley of other trees (that blend with the ecosystem but may not necessarily be the fastest growing) may also be planted alongside the buffer of the fast growing evergreen trees. I am hopeful that the relevant authority within ACT Parks & Gardens will have a list of suitable flora that can be selected from. With the current rate of developments in the area the choice of fast growing trees planted as soon as is practical will be in the interest of both the land development agency, current residents, potential buyers, value-adding and will be in keeping with the development vision envisaged for the area. The Flemington road area represents one of the main corridors of entry into the Wells Station-Harrison suburb, and it will be pleasing to the eye to drive through Mitchell then across a buffer and gateway of evergreen trees that opens into the “country living in the city”. It is my understanding that some of the developments in the area are for sewage works; the potential therefore exists to integrate a landscape of evergreen trees watered via the ponds that have been developed as a byproduct of the sewage works. Evans Lagudah Ngunnawal.

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September 2006 GUNGAHLIN POST OFFICE IS REALLY GOING PLACES Gungahlin residents will soon see some changes at their local post office, when it moves from its current home into The G shopping centre, on Saturday 14 October with a grand opening celebration. The post office is relocating to cater for the growing Gungahlin population and local licensee, Shayne Halliday will introduce some brand-new services when it moves, which will help make a trip to the post office a little easier, and more productive for local residents and businesses. “We are very excited about our move, mostly because it means that we will be able to provide our local and loyal customers with a more convenient, better equipped post office. “When we move to The G, our shop will have the latest Australia Post fit- out, so it will be much easier for customers to find exactly what they are looking for more quickly; whether it’s postal or packaging products, stationery and office equipment, or communication and office equipment like mobile phones, printers or telephones” explained Gungahlin licensee, Shayne. “We’ll also carry a broader range of stock, which means Gungahlin customers will have more choice, without having to travel into town,” she said. With a broader range of products and services in-store, Shayne and her staff are expecting more customers to their shop. To make sure a trip to the post office is still as convenient as possible; an automated ticketing system will be introduced at the new shop, similar to the system successfully used in the ACT Government’s shopfronts. “We always try to make sure the queue moves quickly, but we know that any time a customer spends in a queue feels like ages!” said Shayne. “The ticketing system will mean that customers don’t have to stand in the queue waiting to be served, they will simply take a ticket when they’re ready to be helped and wait for their number to be called, leaving them time to wander around the shop and pick-up any last minute items, without losing their place in the line! With Gungahlin’s growth in mind, the post office will add an extra 300 post office boxes to ensure that local residents who are currently on the waiting list for a box, will be able to access this service immediately. The shop has scope to install more post office boxes as they are required. Less mobile customers will also find the post office easier to access, with automatic opening doors and wheelchair access. There will also be a dedicated writing desk for wheelchair-bound customers to use when addressing their letters and parcels, or completing documentation. Shayne and staff look forward to welcoming their customers to the new-look Gungahlin Post Office from Saturday 14 October, and invite customers to call in for its grand opening on their first day of trading.

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MAKING MARRIAGE BETTER Advance notice of courses being conducted in 2007. Fantastic opportunity to learn great life skills. Ph Roma on 6242 0485 or Email romahos@bigpond.net.au for more information.

PHOTOS OPENING PALMERSTON COMMUNITY CENTRE Below left: Peter Coggan, Past President GCC with Katy Gallagher MLA, Deputy chief Minister, & Roma Hosking Editor: Gunsmoke

Above back: Peter Johns & Leo Geremiah from Dept Disability, Housing and Community Services, Alan Martin from ACT Procurement Solutions. Front James and Peter Gilliard, Zed Seselja MLA, Peter Harris, Scouts Assoc & Kevin Cox from GCC

Above right: girls from Festival Ballet School dancing the Can Can left: â&#x20AC;Śfrom ACT Shito Ryu Karate Do Canberra demonstrating a Karate defense manoeuvre.

Gungahlin Regional Community Service Gungahlin Community Resource Centre Gungahlin Youth Centre Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre Ph: 6228 9200, E-mail: grcs@gungahlin.org

We invite you to join us for the Annual General Meeting Of Gungahlin Regional Community Service Inc. Tuesday

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Oct 2006 at 6.30pm at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club Gundaroo Drive, Nicholls Refreshments will be served from 5.30pm RSVP 6228 9200 or grcs@gungahlin.org By 20th October

Coffee BREAK

A women’s discussion, craft and coffee group. The group meets on Thursdays 10am12 midday. The cost is $3 per week. Childcare is available at $3 per week for 1 child; $4 per week for 2 or more children. Bookings essential. Please call Bev on 6242 6077.

Walk and Talk A walking group for everyone! All ages and capabilities welcome.

9.30-11.00am Thursdays

The walk starts from Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre. (Yarrawonga St) Get fit and make new friends Ring 6123 4422 for more information.

Urgent

Gungahlin Regional Community Service would like to invite residents and/or people with an interest in Gungahlin to volunteer for positions on the Board of Management. G.R.C.S was incorporated in July 1997 and over the last nine years has become a major local employer and provider of community services to Gungahlin residents. We require people with expertise in law, accounting, industrial relations and/or community services who can contribute on a volunteer basis to the further development of G.R.C.S. For a nomination form or enquiries, please contact Jenny Daly, Executive Director on 6228 9200.

Positions Vacant Out of Hours School Care

Casual Out of Hours Care Workers $17.19-$18.02/hour This position is before (7.30-9.00am) and after school (3-5.30pm) care only. Attractive salary packaging options available. For more information please contact Christine on (02) 6228 9208 or grcsooshc@gungahlin.org

“Community Within Gungahlin”

English Conversation Classes

Meet new friends and learn to speak English in a friendly environment The group meets every Friday 1pm- 2.30pm at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre. Phone 6123 4422 or 6123 4403 for more information.

Do you have time on your hands? Want to do something worthwhile? We are looking for volunteers on an ongoing basis for a variety of different activities such as helping with groups, admin work, driving and helping people with their shopping. Volunteering can be fun, rewarding and a great source of personal development. For more information contact Mel on 6123 4403.

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New Horizons is a free career skills program which assists women to re-enter the workforce, commence studies or become a volunteer. The program includes personalized guidance, group instructional sessions, workshops and ongoing support. Participants attend a short course which builds self-esteem and helps women 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. Venue: the courses and workshops are held at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre NEXT COURSE STARTS IN OCTOBER 2006 For more information please call

6123 4422 or 6228 9200

Are you interested in Volunteering?

This program is proudly funded by the ACT Government as part of the Community Inclusion Fund.

Gungahlin Regional Community Service is holding a market at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre (Ernest Cavanagh St Gungahlin). There will be a sausage sizzle and plenty of treasures on sale at bargain prices.

Saturday October 28 2006 10am-2pm

If you would like a table to sell arts/crafts, plants or pre-loved goods please ring 6123 4422. Taoist Tai Chi New Beginner Classes

Tai Chi is an exercise of slow weight – bearing movements that relax and strengthen the body. Classes will be held on Monday mornings 9.30am at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre, Gungahlin. For details contact www.taoist.org.au or 6249 6117. email: act@taoist.org or 6123 4422

“Community Within Gungahlin”

Gungahlin Community Network is a group of Gungahlin residents who meet weekly to undertake community projects. The group also offers social support and friendship. The Network welcomes new residents.

Come and Try Painting

The Network group is hosting a painting workshop. An art teacher will guide you as you discover the artist within. Have fun, meet new people and try something new. Join the group on Wednesday November 1 at 9am. Bookings essential. Ring Alison on 6123 4422 for more info.

New Art Group

The Art Society of Canberra (ASOC) with the support of Gungahlin Regional Community Service is trying to establish a district art group. The aim is for people who like to draw/paint to get to know one another. The group has convened once to do a portrait of a well known resident, Charlie House. The group is going to meet every second and fourth Monday of the month at Ngunnawal Neighbourhood Centre at 9.30am. All Gungahlin residents who have an interest in art are welcome to join (you don’t have to be an expert). Contact Derek on 6242 8239 for more information.

BASIC COMPUTER COURSES

Would you like to learn how to use the internet and be introduced to Microsoft word and excel? Evening classes commence in November. They will be held over 4 weeks on Monday evenings 6pm- 8pm at the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre. Classes will be small (max 8) and the atmosphere friendly. The cost is $50 or $40 for concession card holders. Please ring 6123 4422 or 6228 9200 for more information. Day classes are also being conducted at the Community Resource Centre on Wednesdays 10am- 11.30am. These classes are FREE however bookings are essential. Please call 6123 4402 to book.

School Holiday Beading

Bring the children to the Gungahlin Community Resource Centre to do some beading in the holidays. Where? Gungahlin Community Resource Centre When? Wednesday October 11 10am12.30pm Cost? $2 per child Age? 7 years and above BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Ring 6123 4422 to book

“Community Within Gungahlin”

TRAFFIC ISSUES RAISED BY GCC WITH –ASSET ACCEPTANCE - ISSUE 1 - GINN ST

to prepare a report on the road network and associated needs to accommodate the major short term developments in the Gungahlin Town Centre. The report examined the existing traffic through the Gungahlin Town Centre and the likely impacts when the major retail developments opened in 2006. The report indicated that the traffic flows through the Town Centre with these major developments completed would be acceptable; however, intersection upgrades with traffic signals would be required.

GCC: With the proposed opening of the new petrol station opposite the existing Woolworths petrol station we have submitted to ACTPLA an objection to Development application 200504085 on the grounds that Ginn St. is too narrow, this street already has problems with traffic flow with just one petrol station (Woolworths) fronting this street. Best solution would be to widen Ginn Street. Would it be the end of the planning & legal world if one or two metres were added to each side of the existing street? I have already seen gridlock on Ginn Street in that cars cannot get out of the Woolworths petrol station onto the roadway.

LDA has already constructed the extension of Mawby Street (between Ernest Cavanagh Street and Anthony Rolfe Ave) to assist with the traffic flow. Roads ACT advised LDA that as the requirement for traffic signals were not picked up as off site works associated with the specific developments, that funding would have to be sought through a joint Capital Works program and budget process with LDA.

ANSWER: Asset Acceptance had difficulty getting all the information from LDA at the early stages of this project, prior to the sale of the three blocks in this section. This block was sold without a a requirement for a Traffic Impact Assessment(TIA). The issues raised by Barry Dee were raised by the Gungahlin Community Council earlier during the public notification period at DA stage Roads ACT advised us that they have not received any complaints from the public in relation to traffic issues in Ginn St or Crinigan Circle. We did however request for a TIA during the DA stage. Unfortunately, the developer resisted this heavily stating that the block was sold with access arrangements as shown on DA submission and he was not requested to provide a TIA. After a series of deliberations Asset Acceptance was able to enforce conditions that would reduce two driveways on Ginn Street to one and would only allow entry except for the occasional exit movements of the petrol tanker and delivery trucks. Crinigan Circle is to be used for both entry and exit. The DA condition also states,” if the developer wants to change this arrangement then he must provide a TIA.” Given this status, the developer of the petrol station site will not agree to widening of the whole street, what would normally be classified as capital works, to his off-site works requirements. It seems from the file that , which also restricted AA involvement.

GCC ISSUE 3 – PONDING ON PATH There is ponding during wet weather on the connecting pathway between Big W & The G on Gungahlin Place East at The G end of the pathway. Who is responsible for the large median strips on Gungahlin Place East & Gungahlin Place West, what is going to happen to them & when? ANSWER: This pathway was constructed as a temporary

solution to assist pedestrian movement between the major retail developments until such time the landscaping of the Linear Park was undertaken. The LDA is currently working on the landscape concept plan for the linear park and critical factors of the landscape design will be to optimise pedestrian connectivity between retail developments and to provide safe and convenient pedestrian entries into the central area, to encourage commuters and local residents to move into and through the space. The construction time will be worked out by LDA. GCC ISSUE 4 There is almost total isolation of the town centre by footpaths to/between the town centre & Harrison along Flemington Road & also from the Raiders Corner to Magnet Mart. Is further development anticipated?

We have been aware of issues 2, 3 and 4 for sometime and have communicated this to LDA several times. GCC ISSUE 2 – GUNDAROO DR GCC; There are already problems with Gundaroo Drive, during peak traffic times in the morning & afternoon the traffic backs up from the lights at Gundaroo Drive to pass the Ginn St. Nari St. intersection on Gundaroo Drive thus causing gridlock at that intersection. Traffic counts do not provide information about gridlock they only provide information about the total number of vehicle movements over a given time frame not traffic density. This could be overcome if Gundaroo Drive was converted to dual lane in each direction.

ANSWER: Completion of the final section between Hamer

Street and Kate Crace Street (the area between Horse Park 2 and the Town Centre, also the area between Magnet Mart and raiders) would only be completed when the adjacent lands are developed and this is not contemplated in the short term. In the interim a temporary footpath may be constructed by LDA. Timing of Links: This area of Gungahlin is still relatively young. Much residential development is yet to be undertaken. The footpath network will be completed as the vacant lands are fully developed.

Crinigan Circuit has a high traffic flow to Ginn St. from Hibberson St. with traffic coming from the newly open shops in the Gungahlin town centre, this is added to during weekends with the traffic generated by the Magnet Mart Hardware store.

Regards Gabriel Joseph Manager Asset Acceptance Ph: 62076581 gabriel.joseph@act.gov.au

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DISCLAIMER

Please note that Gunsmoke is produced with the aim of allowing residents to keep in touch with the ir local community. It enables people to express views on a range of topics which are not necessarily the opinion of the editor, or members of the Gungahlin Community Council Inc.

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YOWANI BOWLS CLUB Northbourne Ave at the corner of Barton Hwy and Northbourne Ave, North Lyneham.

The Yowani Bowls Club will stage the innovative new bowls program called Get on the Green (GOTG) on Wednesday evenings 5.307.30 pm. It is designed to cater for the groundswell of younger people (men and women) that are being attracted to the sport in recent times. The GOTG program allows newcomers– as well as those who already have some experience – to experience the sport in an environment where the emphasis is on the social aspects of the game. Ph 6228 9700 to book

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A ROTARY CLUB FOR GUNGAHLIN AND MITCHELL? Are you interested in fellowship and serving your community? Care to share breakfast with fellow enthusiasts? A new Rotary Club is being formed in the Mitchell– Gungahlin area. Rotary provides an avenue for both fellowship and service in the local area. It provides a network for professional and business leaders to volunteer their time and talents to support their communities, as well as increasing their own networks. Rotary is open to men and women of all ages and from all walks of life. In the Belconnen area, other Rotary Clubs provide the weekly Jamison Trash & Treasure Markets, the Farmers’ Markets at EPIC, and provide support to many community organisations including the Smith Family, Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, local schools and many other community organisations. All Rotary Clubs provide strong support for vocational and youth development programs, assistance for the elderly and, for people in need within their communities, they conduct local community projects and provide urgent response to the needs of the community in times of natural disaster. World wide, Rotarians have initiated major international projects such as the eradication of polio and the improvement of health and hygiene in areas of need. The fledgling Rotary Club of Mitchell– Gungahlin meets every Tuesday morning at 7.30 at Oz Chopsticks in the Mitchell Retail Centre, cnr Brookes & Heffernan Streets, Mitchell. Visitors are always welcome. Contacts: Rowley Tompsett0422 235 095 Sandra Mahlberg 0438 426 680 Bob Greeney 0407 737 131

“No more running out of milk – it’s great!” “Thanks Garry – great service as always” “You know, people not getting milk delivered aren’t going to retire any earlier from savings but those that do might live a little longer because they have a little less stress in their lives” “With the cost of fuel these days? And you still offer free delivery?” “The milk you deliver Garry is always fresher than what I see in the shops” “…and you’ve got such a range of things available – not just milk”

Do yourself a real favour, Relax and Let Garry Go Get It! Garry Hannam (Milko) milko@webone.com.au 6258 4994 0421 704 844

Dear Editor, I was shocked last month when my doctor told me at my next visit I would have to pay for parking at Calvary Hospital, it cant be true? But yes it is Paid parking will be in force for 14.5 hours per day from 6.30 am to 9.00 pm, 7 days per week, 52 weeks per year. Mind you at a higher rate and enforced for longer hours than even the busiest shopping centre car parks. I’m very disappointed that this is another 'revenue' raiser that hits the pocket of those in need of care. I'm sure most people who have to use the system are not well enough to complain, and those who are well enough hopefully will find themselves there on a rare occasion. http://www.health.act.gov.au/c/health? a=da&did=10063327&pid=1144366661 I did e-mail a number of politicians, but it seems there is nothing the general public can do about this - apart from vote differently at the next election .

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The Marketplace welcomes new tenants to Gungahlin Residents have commenced moving into apartments above The Marketplace in Gungahlin The 137 residential apartment development “Carnaby” has completed its first stage with 73 units occupied above the eastern wing. A further 64 units are due to be occupied at the opposite end of the Centre in early October. Both owners and tenants have been delivered hampers from The Marketplace Centre Management containing exclusive offers and promotional material from retailers. The hampers provide essential information to make the move to Gungahlin a memorable experience. Vicki Williams, Centre Manager for The Marketplace says “As Gungahlin continues to grow, The Marketplace is proud to be growing with and meeting the needs of the residents of Gungahlin. The new apartments demonstrates the vibrant community hub that is developing in Gungahlin.” The Marketplace stage 2 forms an integral part of the mixed use town centre for Gungahlin Residents which is consistent with the Government’s planning and development objectives. Active external frontages to the main streets promote active spaces which are community oriented such as restaurants, and cafes.

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OPENING HOURS: Tues 9 am to 6 pm Wed 9 am to 8.30 pm Thurs 9 am to 8.30 pm Fri 9 am to 8.30 pm Sat 8 am to 5 pm

Repairs to all mechanical and quartz watches and clocks. Over 40 years experience and all work guaranteed.

Ph 62411511 “No one can be perfectly f ree till all are free: No one can be perfectly moral till all are moral; No one can be perfectly happy till all are happy.”

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Malcolm Scott 32 Grampians Street Palmerston ACT 2913 Phone 02 6242 9636 Email. Malmar32@tpg.com.au

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Preparing your body for summer? Repairing your body after the last ski trip? Call ENHANCE we offer Massage and Chiropractic 7 days a week with late and early appointments available. Chiropractors Peter Garbutt Ben Muir Nick Skalidas Massage Therapists Celina Miller Candice Field Helen Miller Tracey Lawson Diana Misiak

It’s Saturday afternoon, you’ve been working in the garden and all is looking good. You come inside only to find that the kids have been running amuck. As you bend down to pick up a cushion from the floor you feel a searing pain in your lower back and can’t straighten back up. Have you slipped a disc? Unlikely. Discs don’t actually slip. You might have a disc bulge, or a tear in the outer layer of the disc, or even a prolapse. All of these along with a number of other complaints may all present as above. The nice thing is, that in the early stages, you can look after them all the same. Firstly, it is important to understand, that as much as it might feel that you are doing damage to even move, you can do gentle movements without further injury. In fact as much gentle movement as you can handle is good. It is best to get ice onto the site of injury as soon as possible, following a 10min on, 10min off routine 3 times, before a 2 hour break and doing it again. You may find that sitting semi-reclined is more comfortable than sitting bolt upright or laying down. Try not to sit for any longer than 20mins at a time before getting up and moving a little. You may find that you have to lay down, if so, there are two positions that are generally most comfortable. The first is laying on your back with your knees bent. You should use a couple of pillows help keep your knees bent. The other is on your side with a pillow between your knees. These positions should also be looked at for sleeping. You may find relief with simple pain killers or antiinflammatories. If they are anything other than over the counter ones, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist; otherwise adhere closely to instructions on the packet. If you have a back brace around the house, try putting this on, it may help to decrease the muscle tightness that will eventuate from the muscle s trying to brace and protect the area themselves. Once you have done whatever you can to gain some comfort, get on the phone to your chiropractor who can fine tune any of the above to suit your symptoms and organise an appointment for you as early as possible. The quicker you start treatment, the quicker these injuries will get better. Pete Garbutt ENHANCE Healthcare

Ph. 6241 6060 Platypus Centre Ngunnawal

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Cat among the pigeons?

Many veterinarians (and others) have been advocating such confinement to their clients for many years. While it is much easier to have a happy, satisfied cat if it has been confined since kittenhood, even adult cats can accommodate to a change in lifestyle. Confined cats need “complexity, unpredictability and choice”. While climbing frames, scratching posts, resting places with a view, variety in feeding location (and perhaps type), and a range of toys which are “turned over” regularly are all recommended and valuable, the most important way of keeping confined cats content is positive human contact and interaction – playing games, grooming, stroking, etc. And isn’t that why we keep cats, for the mutual pleasure of their company?

You may have heard that the new Gungahlin suburbs Forde and Bonner will be cat containment zones. This means that cats in these suburbs must be contained within their owners’ properties at all times. Cats found roaming in these areas will be trapped, scanned for a microchip, and owners will have to pay to reclaim them. Why is this happening? In the early stages of planning there were suggestions that these suburbs, which adjoin Goorooyarroo and Mulligan’s Flat Nature Reserves, should be free of cats altogether. These reserves contain some threatened species. That cats kill wildlife is a fact accepted by all. A lesser known fact is that in a city like Canberra, the population density of native species is actually higher in the city than in surrounding pasture and bushland. This is despite the impact of cats and humans, although population diversity is probably reduced. The scientific literature is somewhat contradictory and confusing about the impact of cats on wildlife. Research in Canberra showed that 67% of cat kills were small mammals, and most of these were rats and mice. Many of the birds taken were also introduced species. The only good evidence of cats having severe impact on wildlife populations has been on islands or in very isolated populations. In most cases the impact of cats is a welfare issue (for the wildlife) rather than a conservation issue.

Michael Hayward Gungahlin Veterinary Hospital

GUNGAHLIN VETERINARY HOSPITAL Opening Hours

Monday– Friday: 8.00 am—6.30 pm Saturday: 8.30am—4.00pm Please ring for an appointment.

26% of Australian households own cats. Cats, like other pets, contribute greatly to Australian society by giving companionship and pleasure and by helping to introduce concepts of responsibility and compassion to the young. Health benefits of pet ownership include reduction in stress, increased survival after cardio-vascular accidents, and reduction in blood pressure. Pet owners make fewer visits to the doctor, amounting to an estimated saving of $3.86 billion to our annual health budget.

Come and wash your dog in our hydrobath— $15 including shampoo, towel and use of dryer

Puppy Classes running regularly—get your new mate off to the best start

Please ring the hospital for further information or to make a booking

21 Crinigan Circle, GUNGAHLIN (adjacent Caltex / Woolworths Petrol)

6242 7276

However, it is clear that new suburbs should be planned to minimise both the welfare and conservation impacts of cats, and to enhance the amenity for all residents - human, domestic animal, and wildlife. Cat containment is a win/win solution. Confined cats do not get run over by cars, attacked by dogs, injured in cat fights, pick up infectious diseases, cause a community nuisance by noise and toileting, and do not kill wildlife.

vets@gungahlinvet.com.au

Quality Educational Toys and Puzzles Cat confinement is not difficult for householders to achieve, particularly with some forethought in house planning. Many suburban cats in Canberra already lead “confined” lives. Contrary to common belief, it is not inhumane to prevent cats from wandering the neighbourhood. Confined cats can be given access to the stimulation, sun and air of the outdoors by attaching enclosures to external doors, windows or cat flaps. Even the commercially available options are inexpensive as part of house construction costs.

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RELEASING YOUR EQUITY If you own your home, or have paid off a large chunk of the mortgage, your home equity can provide a valuable source of leverage for other investments.

What is equity ? “Equity” is simply the difference between your property’s value and what you owe on it. And, depending on your circums tances, you may be able to borrow (leverage) against this equity to invest in another property, shares, or to fund other purchases from renovations to a holiday.

How it works Most lenders offer an equity loan – or “line of credit”, allowing borrowers to tap into their home equity up to an approved limit. The loan can be drawn down in stages or all at once, making it particularly useful for renovating or investing. When deciding how much you can borrow, lenders typically look at your existing borrowings, income and assets. If you are using equity to fund an investment property, the lender will assess the value of your current property (or properties) plus the new property to ensure your borrowings fit their lending ratios. Depending on the value of your equity, it may be possible to buy an investment property without contributing any extra cash. Using your existing home as security, you may even be able to borrow the full purchase price plus associated costs like stamp duty and legals.

The benefits An equity loan can eliminate the need to save for a deposit, thereby allowing investors to secure an investment property sooner.

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Of course, all debt must be carefully managed to maximize investment returns and minimize the risks. Note too, property markets are cyclical, as demonstrated by the recent price falls in some capital cities.

Amazing Breaks

A recognition that busy people in today’s hussle and bustle world, often cannot take holidays when they want to has led to Amazing Breaks birth this year.

“Helping busy people take short, value-added breaks in unique properties”

Macgregor based partners Moya and Raimonds explored and evolved the concept of packaged, short-breaks with friends, colleagues from the local Lions Club, St Johns, and Canberra Business Advisory Service over the past eighteen months. As a result, the partners successfully specialize in partnering with selected property owners to create and promote “no effort, value for money” weekend and mid-week packages. These can either be used by the purchaser, or given as gifts or rewards. All packages are subject to demand and are reserved by paying the deposit and book when its convenient, within a specified timeframe. Readers are encouraged to register on-line for free Amazing Breaks Membership, to receive newsletters and the opportunity to be in the running for future rewards and incentives. Visit our website www.amazingbreaks.com.au or phone 1300 559 405 now.

www.amazingbreaks.com.au Too busy to take a holiday? Then why not tickle your partner’s fancy with one of our specially created “all arranged - no effort needed” short-break packages. Choose from our infamous limousine wine tours, luxurious massages & milk baths and much more. Growing variety of packages, at selected properties located on the South Coast, Merimbula, Lake’s Entrance - and yes, the ultimate stretch Limo wine tour in Rutherglen. Check out our website now and secure your booking.

CHURCH PAGE THE SALVATION ARMY Sunday 10.15 am for 10.30 am 7/160 Hoskin St Mitchell. Major Ian Hutchinson Ph 6242 6037 or 6241 5379 GUNGAHLIN CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE (an extension church of Canberra Christian Life Centre)

Sunday Worship Service 10.30 am Gungahlin Community Centre Ernest Cavanagh St Ps Steve & Debbie Simpson Ph: 6259 6444

NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 107 Wanganeen Ave, Ngunnawal Sunday Church & Kids Bizz: 10.00am Evening worship 5pm. Rev Mark Adams Ph 6241 3750 Email: m_adams@tpg.com.au CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday Worship & Children’s Church 10.00am Palmerston Community Centre Tiptree Cr Palmerston ACT Ph Pastor Rod Holmes 6255 6087 GUNGAHLIN COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor R. Perkins Ph 6253 8157 Church Service - Sunday 10.30am at Amaroo Primary School. "MOPS” fortnightly Weekly Home Groups Email: ranperki9@aol.com ?

GUNGAHLIN ANGLICAN CHURCH “Sharing faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, in a family friendly atmosphere with Bible centred teaching and contemporary music.” Sundays:9.30am All Ages Service at Grace Chapel (Burgmann Anglican School); 5.00pm Amaroo Fellowship at Amaroo School; 7.00pm Sunday @ 7 at Grace Chapel. (9.30 & 5.00 include Children’s programs) Midweek: Bible studies, Kids' Clubs, Youth Groups, Parents' Group, Prayer Group. Rector: Michael Dasey ph 62420734 Minister: Rev Tim Baxter 6242 0700, admin@gungahlinanglican.org.au www.gungahlinanglican.org.au

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC PARISH Mass Times: Sat 6pm, Sun 5:30pm Sun 9:30am including Children’s Liturgy All services at Holy Spirit School Fr Bernie Patterson. Ph: 6242 9622

hols.gungahlin@cg.catholic.org.au www.holyspiritgungahlin.catholicau.com

GUNGAHLIN UNITING CHURCH All Age Sunday Worship 9.30am at Ngunnawal Primary School Hall, Unaipon Ave, Ngunnawal. For more details see www.gungahlinuniting.org or call 6242 5001

MARRIAGE CELEBRANT Mr Maben Douglass. C.M.C. Traditional & Contemporary Weddings 15 Macedon Cr Palmerston Ph 6262 2303 M 0413 296 732 Email:maben@netspeed.com.au

GUNGAHLIN DENTAL SURGERY Dr Vincent Trai Tran B.D.Sc (Uni Qld)

37 Anthony Rolfe Ave Gungahlin (Across from Police Station) Hours Mon – Fri 8.00am – 6.00pm Sat 8.00am – Noon

PH (02) 6242 7288 To make an appointment

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G'day Roma from Peter Morrissey, I recently wrote to Coles Gungahlin regarding the constant disposal of their shopping trolleys throughout the suburb. I have'nt heard anything back yet, but I thought I would take the opportunity to raise the issue with you, through Gunsmoke. Yerabbi pond has two trolleys in it (just off the little island) that have been there for over three months. My street is constantly littered with them. I have suggested that Coles use a 'Deposit' system for the trolleys to encourage people to take them back. At the very least, kids would return them for pocket money. Proverbs 12: 19, 20 & 22 “Lips that tell the truth abide firm forever, the tongue that lies lasts only for a moment.” “Bitterness is in the heart of the Schemer, joy with those who give counsels of peace.” “Lips that lie are abhorrent to God; dear to him those who speak the truth.” “Worry makes a man’s heart heavy, a kindly word make it glad.” “An impartial arbiter is his own best friend; the way of the wicked leads them astray.” “The idle man has no game to roast; diligence is a man’s most precious possession”.