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Amelia Hanson is eager to surpass last year’s fundraising total for Ronald McDonald House by playing tennis for 24 hours straight.

Canberra woman serves up 24hour tennis challenge for sick kids

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4-year-old local public servant Amelia Hanson has been playing tennis since she was about eight years old. Last year, when she saw an opportunity to do what she loves and raise money for Ronald McDonald House (RMH), it was a no-brainer that she would take part in her first Rally for Kids. “If there is one thing I could do for 24 hours straight and help someone, it’s play tennis,” she said. A member of the Weston Creek Tennis Club,

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Amelia said she went to her coach and asked if anyone had played tennis for 24 hours straight. “He said, ‘Absolutely not, and if you want to do that, it’s ridiculous, but I’ll support you 100%,’” she said. Amelia said that with the help of RMH, she quickly set up a fundraising page and, last year, raised over $2,300. This weekend, Amelia is getting ready to do it all again and has enlisted the help of a friend, James Walbank. The two will spend another 24 hours this weekend playing tennis for sick and injured kids and their families. What is Rally for Kids? Canberrans of all ages and abilities are invited to pick up a racquet and Rally for Kids from Friday 13 to Saturday 14 November, raising vital funds for families with seriously ill or injured children. At the heart of the event will be a 24-hour tennis challenge and family-friendly community day at Weston Creek Tennis Club. “But you don’t have to play for 24 hours like us,” says Amelia. “People can book in for an hour at a time.” On Saturday, more than 10 other tennis clubs across the ACT will join the action by hosting a OnePoint Slam event, giving Canberrans, from young to old, those new to tennis or seasoned pros, the opportunity to rally their family and friends and get in

on the action. The event forms part of local McHappy Day celebrations, with every registration, donation and dollar raised through Rally for Kids directly supporting the local programs of RMH ACT & Southeast NSW. “Rally for Kids is a powerful example of what can happen when our community comes together to help families remain close, strong and supported when they need it most,” says RMH ACT & Southeast NSW CEO Eoghan O’Byrne. Who does RMH support? Amelia says that whilst she and her family have been fortunate to not need the support of RMH, she was contacted last year by many people saying what a difference it made to them. “So many people said to me that RMH was the charity you don’t know much about until you need them,” she said. One of those families is the Piper family from Tumut. Andrew and Vanessa Piper and their three boys, aged nine, six and three, have just spent 95 days at RMH, following the premature birth of their first little girl, Amity. Amity was born at 28 weeks and has been in the Neonatal Intensive Care Ward at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children in Canberra. “It is truly hard to imagine or even try to comprehend how we would have coped without all of the support provided to us,” say parents Andrew and Vanessa. “With three other small children and the current cost of living, the financial burden of a place to stay would have added so much stress to what was already such a high-stress time for us. “We would honestly say that without the support of RMH Canberra, it would have been impossible to survive!” The Pipers are very grateful to people like Amelia and James. Their efforts, they say, afford more families the accommodation, meals, care and support which have allowed them to survive as a family during one of the most challenging times of their lives. “The support that is offered by RMH is truly unfathomable,” say Andrew and Vanessa. “Once you get close to the end of your journey and are truly able to start reflecting, you start to question how you would have been able to do it without the amazing support RMH provides. “It’s truly a most worthwhile charity to get behind.” Members of the public can visit rallyforkids.com.au to register, donate, find their nearest participating club and explore the full event program. You can also directly support Ms Hanson and Mr Walbank’s efforts here: actfundraising.rmhc.org.au/ fundraisers/ameliahanson/rally-for-kids-2026

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The Samoans perform the Siva Tau before losing to Australia in the Rugby League World Cup Semi Final. Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Climate Change Chris Bowen at a Pre-Cop31 meeting in Tuvalu last month. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP

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I don’t hide my good old conservative right-wing views, but I hope I can appreciate good policies and initiatives from the left side of politics and respect the genuineness of our left-of-centre politicians. The moderate Labor politicians like Kim Beazley, Bob Hawke, Jon Stanhope and other locals like the late, great Jimmy Fraser (our first Labor member for Canberra until 1970), Gay Brodman, Ros Kelly and Rob Macklellan all did good things, and you knew where you stood with them. You could trust what they said. 12

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Similarly, even most on the left were trustworthy. The likes of Gough Whitlam, Shane Rattenbury and Kerrie Tucker (local Greens), Bob Brown (federal Green) and Warren Snowdon (an ex-Canberra boy), to name a few. I may have disagreed with most of what they said, but you could trust them to tell the truth. Poor old Albo now seems to have reached a stage where you can’t believe a word he says. He reckons, for example, that he and his government have made savings. This is an outright lie. The reality is that his government has spent a net $100 billion more in the last five years than the previous government. If you make savings in some areas of government of, say, $10 billion but spend an extra $110 billion in the process, that’s not a saving. It’s an increase of $100 billion. The poor bloke can’t even fall off a stage without trying to pretend it didn’t happen.

Now he is jetting off to a climate conference with his even more hopeless mate, Climate Minister Chris Bowen. Apparently, we (Australia) are supplying the coffee for the conference (costing $34,000), and Albo and Chris are taking along their own cheer squad of young acolytes and activists, at a cost of $700,000 to the Australian taxpayer. If an LNP government did that, the media would rightly have a field day. I’m sure these pampered and probably brainless brats will have a great time at the Australian taxpayers’ expense. It all smacks of hubris, to put it mildly. No wonder the ALP is at 26% of the vote in the polls. One area Albo has done well in is with our Pacific Island brothers and sisters. I have commended him in the past for his PNG initiative to help with the formation of the PNG Chiefs NRL team. Indeed, congratulations are due to the NRL administrators for the

current Rugby League World Cup, with the final this week between Australia and NZ in both the women’s and men’s competitions. The games have been excellent, and the match between Tonga and Samoa last week was a real nail-biter. The semis involved NZ, Australia, Tonga and Samoa and were great spectacles. At any rate, not only will this World Cup further enhance the NRL, but it is a superb bit of positive Australian soft power diplomacy, reinforcing the cultural ties we have with our Pacific Island neighbours. Last week, I complimented the often much-maligned British Empire on ending slavery. This week, it also deserves credit for implementing a love of competitive team sport in its former colonies. After all, team sports build character and, at an international level, promote goodwill and understanding. There should be more of it. canberradaily.com.au

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Blue Wiggle Anthony Field, who served in the Australian Army from 1982-1985. Photo: supplied.

Blue Wiggle reflects on Remembrance Day by GEORGIA CURRY

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t the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Australians pause to remember fallen soldiers – even this week’s Wiggles concert teeming with toddlers attempted a minute’s silence. That’s because Blue Wiggle Anthony Field served in the 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, for three years and he still respectfully marks ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. At AIS Arena on Wednesday 11 November, Anthony pinned a red poppy to his blue skivvy and played The Piper’s Lament on the bagpipes, just as he did when he was a unit piper in the 1980s. When we caught up for a chat, Anthony said that out of all the awards The Wiggles have won (15 ARIAS, 18 Gold records and 13 Platinum), he ranks his military 14

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medal the highest. “Of all the incredible success the Wiggles have had, my proudest moment is the Australian Defence Medal because I was out of my depth like every soldier,” he said. “I was just in there with the guys and it was a real challenge but I got through it. I felt good. I got mates for life from it.” I first saw Anthony play with his rock band, The Cockroaches, at Queanbeyan Town Park in the ‘80s, but little did I know that he was about to hang up his guitar and enlist in the Australian Army. His inspiration: the Elvis Presley movie, G.I. Blues. “The first day I got there, they shaved your hair off and the sergeant said to me, ‘You’re not smoking drugs on Bondi Beach now’, and I’ve never smoked drugs on Bondi Beach. I was thinking to myself, ‘This is not like Elvis’s movie G.I. Blues.’” The Army Recruit Training Centre at Kapooka was gruelling. “I thought it was going to be a lot of fun and then I got to that first day of reality,” Anthony said. “Kapooka was great, but I had a fear of heights and we had to climb this telegraph pole with a full kit. “I was in fear of being sent to the veggie patch, which was for people who were struggling, but I just forgot about my fears and I went up and all the recruits around me clapped. Then my very sympathetic sergeant said, ‘Don’t effing clap, he should have gone up weeks ago.’”

These days, Anthony mostly drives the ‘Big Red Car’, but he was once an infantry soldier, rifleman, stretcher-bearer, medic, ambulance driver, and armoured personnel carrier driver. Coincidentally, Anthony did kind of follow Elvis Presley’s military journey, travelling to Germany just like Elvis did in G.I. Blues. “I learnt the bagpipes while I was in the Army and in 1984, I travelled to Germany for a NATO exercise and helped commemorate four unknown Australian soldiers buried at Arnhem,” Anthony said. “I was honoured to play The Lament and we marched through the town – that was one of my great memories from my time in the Army.” Anthony plans to visit the Australian War Memorial while he’s in Canberra and catch up with some fellow army mates after The Wiggles show. He said the lessons learnt in the military – discipline, teamwork and camaraderie – have stayed with him and helped shape his career, including The Wiggles. “I was really good at drill, I loved it,” he said. “I was a pretty average shot, and when we used the anti-tank rifles, you’d need two guys – one guy to steady the other guy to hold his kidneys – and my ears would ring for days after that ... I rose to the glorious rank of Private Proficient.” Today, as a civilian, Anthony continues to work with veteran support groups like Legacy to raise awareness and help Australian veterans dealing with PTSD and service-related challenges. “Today I’m just here to say thank you to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice,” he said. “We’ve just got to keep remembering what our citizens have done from all walks of life. They hear the call and none of them seeks publicity.” canberradaily.com.au

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Soon after I was first elected, a letter arrived from long-serving former Liberal MLA Greg Cornwell, who wrote to every new Liberal member with advice about the job. Something I took to heart was to try not to be photographed with a glass of alcohol in your hand. Over a parliamentary career, you’ll be photographed hundreds, perhaps thousands, of times, and if there is a drink in every shot, it looks like you have a problem. It always brings to mind The

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Rolling Stones’ 1969 classic ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ which opens with “I saw her today at the reception, A glass of wine in her hand.” Beyond a slightly misspent youth, I’m not much of a drinker – I have lost family members to alcoholism – but nor am I a teetotaller: I enjoy a hearty red with a steak maybe once a month, a chilled white wine in summer, and the odd gin and tonic. I recently spoke with Lisa Scott, Director of Government Relations at Australian Grape and Wine, the national peak body for grape growers and winemakers. It’s an industry exposed to decisions made elsewhere. China was our most valuable wine export market, worth about $1.2 billion a year, until Beijing imposed duties of up to 218 per cent in 2020. Almost overnight, that market all but

vanished. It was “an external shock that was not of our making”, Lisa said. Wine bound for China had nowhere to go, and much still sits in tanks. You can’t pour it down the drain – the EPA would object – so the industry wants federal help with the surplus. While the China market reopened in 2024 and is again our largest export market, trade is at around three-quarters of former levels. Competitors have moved in, Chinese wineries have grown, and people everywhere are drinking less. Lisa says the world now drinks about as much wine as it did in 1961. Younger people have different habits and more choices – seltzers, craft beers, and spirits – while at the same time, cost-of-living pressures squeeze discretionary spending. Many households struggle to put food on the table, let alone stock the

wine rack. The industry is adapting with no- and low-alcohol wines, so nondrinkers at a wedding can toast with something sparkling rather than water. Closer to home, we’re spoilt for choice: Murrumbateman, Hall, Wallaroo, Gundaroo, Lake George and others on our doorstep, and the Southern Highlands, Gundagai, Hilltops, and Orange within two hours. Many are family businesses without the volume to reach the big retailers’ shelves. With the festive season approaching, support local jobs by seeking out a local cellar door or independent bottle shop and try something new – responsibly, and never if you are driving. Listen to my full chat with Lisa Scott on the Bite-sized politics podcast on Spotify.

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Canberra Men’s Day Forum invites us to learn strategies to support boys and men by BERNIE RYAN

Local retired public servant Phil Gouldson, 76, has lived experience of attempting to take his own life more than 20 years ago. Since then, Mr Gouldson has been campaigning for society to work together to reduce the tragic loss of life through suicide. “What particularly worries me is the boys,” he says. “And the young men.” Mr Gouldson says that since he commenced his campaign to address the suicide rate in men in 2003, we

have tragically lost over 56,000 males to suicide in Australia. “There’s just not enough support to provide the life skills they need to navigate life’s challenges,” he says. Mr Gouldson’s passion to prevent young boys and men from “becoming suicide statistics” has resulted in over two decades of running men’s life skills programs across the country as well as Men’s Day forums since 2003. On Friday 20 November, the day after International Men’s Day, he and colleague Rebecca Ross (who has been hosting Men’s Day forums in the Northern Territory for many years) will host the second Men’s Day Forum in Canberra at the Rex Hotel. The all-day event, under the theme “Stronger Together: Helping Our Men, Young Men & Boys”, has an exciting array of speakers/presenters from a wide range of interest areas that impact boys, young men and older men. Speakers include Special Envoy

for Men’s Health Dan Repacholi MP, Australian Men’s Health Forum CEO Chloe Jessop, parenting expert Dr Justin Coulson, bestselling author Steve Biddulph and representatives from Movember, Flinders University and more. Mr Gouldson says that the event is suitable for anyone interested in learning strategies to develop the life skills and support that young men need. Whether for yourself or others. “This would have made a great difference to me when I tried to take my own life,” he says. “Particularly the awareness that many other men felt like me.” “Suicide doesn’t discriminate,” he says. “Our passion is just to get people there.” Tickets for Men’s Day at The Rex Hotel are available via Humanitix.

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Friends ANBG Thursday Talks Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens will host a Thursday Talk on 19 November, 12.30–1.30pm, at the ANBG Theatrette, opposite the ANBG Visitor Centre. Dr Karen Marsh will present “A Koala’s Guide to Fine Dining”, exploring how koalas’ dietary habits influence where they live. Bookings: trybooking.com/DNXHH. Gold coin, note and EFTPOS donations support Friends’ projects at the ANBG.

A Little ABBA Magic, A Lot of Heart Andante Andante Choir will present a special fundraising concert in support of Dainere’s Rainbow on Sunday 29 November, 5–7pm, at St Columba’s Uniting Church, Braddon. Enjoy an evening of ABBA music, light refreshments and lucky door prizes. Tickets are $20, payable at the door by cash or EFTPOS. Seats must be reserved in advance. For more information and bookings, visit daineresrainbow.com.au/events/andanteandante-abba-choir-fundraising-concert-2026/

Sidewalk Market for Dementia Goodwin Village Crace residents will hold a Sidewalk Market for Dementia on Saturday 14 November, from 9.30am, on Abena Avenue, opposite the Crace shops. Browse cakes and baked goods, along with a range of trash and treasure items. Cash only, with all proceeds supporting Dementia Australia.

Women in ICT Dinner Debate Women in ICT (WIC) will host its annual Dinner Debate on Friday 20 November at Hotel Realm, Barton, with welcome drinks from 5.30pm and dinner at 6.30pm. The evening will recognise six technology leaders, feature a light-hearted debate and a live auction supporting WIC initiatives. Tickets: events.humanitix.com/wic-women-in-ict-2026-annual-dinnerdebate-hotel-realm.

Gruesome Graveside Yarns Explore the macabre side of Yass history on a two-hour guided walk through the historic Yass Cemetery. Discover unusual, tragic and sometimes gruesome stories behind the headstones on Saturday 21 November or Friday 4 December, both at 6pm. Bookings essential via trybooking.com. 22

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The final week of Scorpio season plays out in film noir, and one image tells you almost everything. A face half in shadow. Someone standing in a doorway. One sentence with considerably more underneath it. You’ll recognise the telling detail and suddenly know your role in this plot. Like a magician exiting the stage, this week you’ll pull off a final trick and then disappear abruptly, leaving them astonished. You’ll have the sense that you’ve worked a thousand hours for an event culminating in a few transcendent seconds. You’re not wrong about that. Still ... worth it!

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Soon you’ll receive the equivalent of a sealed envelope. You could tear right into it. Instead, you’ll enjoy the delicious interval when several outcomes remain possible. You’ll know what comes next. For now, you get the rare pleasure of having a future you can’t quite picture. Your solar season finishes like a journey into deep ocean, where your discoveries seem other-worldly. You glimpse an ecosystem with rules unlike any you’ve known. You return to the surface changed by what you’ve seen and intrigued by everything you haven’t. You move through the final days of Scorpio season as though through fog, seeing enough of the road to keep going while the distance remains obscured. You’ll enjoy the suspense. With your own season just ahead, each step reveals more territory. Soon you’ll be ready to pick up speed. Before Scorpio season closes, you’ll find the proverbial locked door. You know better than to rattle the handle. You’ll go about your business until access becomes possible. Then the right a change in circumstances gives you an unceremonious entry. Walk in like you belong there. The season closes wondering if you might have invisibility, as you’ve been able to attend events, work in groups and participate in big projects without attracting much attention. You have the experience and rewards of having been there without becoming the story yourself. You’ll experience Scorpio season’s final days as you might a familiar place by moonlight. Someone you know will fascinate you anew, or an old favourite will hit you on a level you hadn’t considered. Conditions not ideal for working but perfect for dreaming or falling in love.

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1 batch Butter cookie dough Red gel food colouring 2 tsps (10g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1–2 tsps (5–10g) full-cream (whole) milk (if needed) Melted dark chocolate

Recipe and image from Cozy Baking Life by Michelle Lu (Murdoch Books, $39.99).

Pawsitively delicious

Transfer 1 tablespoon cookie dough to a small bowl and colour with red gel food colouring to make the bow ties. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a 4mm French star tip. Divide the remaining dough in half. Transfer half to a piping bag fitted with a 10mm French star tip. Add the cocoa powder to the remaining half and use a spatula to combine. If the dough feels a little too stiff, add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Transfer the cocoa dough to a piping bag fitted with an 8mm French star tip. Line a baking tray with baking paper and start creating your puppies: • EARS: Start by piping two small swirls on the baking tray, one for each ear. • HEAD: Pipe a large round blob

between the two ears, overlapping them slightly. • MUZZLE: On the lower half of the head, pipe a small swirl to create the muzzle. • HIND LEGS: About 3cm below the head, pipe two small shells facing inwards with a little space between them to match the ears. • FRONT LEGS: From the bottom edge of the head, pipe two lines downwards, pulling up at the end, angling them slightly so that they touch the hind legs. • BOW TIE: Using the red dough, pipe two shells facing inwards just below the head to create the bow-tie shape. To ensure the cookies hold their shape in the oven, chill in the fridge until firm to the touch. Bake at 165°C for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centres are pale. Cool completely on the tray. Once cool, use melted dark chocolate in a small paper piping bag to pipe on the eyes and nose.

Make these adorable vanilla and chocolate puppy cookies with a little help from Michelle Lu’s new cookbook, Cozy Baking Life.

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cornflour doesn’t settle. Sift the cake flour over the mixture. Using a rubber spatula, use cutting and folding motions to incorporate the flour until the mixture becomes a pipeable dough. If the dough feels a bit too stiff, add a little more egg white until the dough is smooth. The dough should feel slightly thicker than mashed potato. Transfer the dough to the prepared piping bag and begin to pipe simple swirls onto the tray. You should be able to make about 35. Once the cookies are piped, chill the tray in the fridge for 30 minutes–1 hour or until firm to the touch. Bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centres are still pale. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking tray before serving and storing.

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92-year-old dancer takes flight by GEORGIA CURRY

Lake George’s 92-year-old dancer, Dr Elizabeth Dalman, will travel to Taiwan next week to perform at two major festivals. Photo: Sigo Tseng

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A 92-year-old dancer based at Lake George is about to fly to Taiwan to attend two major festivals and lecture at a prestigious dance school. Dr Elizabeth Dalman AM, who co-founded Mirramu Dance Company on the shores of Lake George in 2000, flies out this week with four dancers at the invitation of the Ocean Affairs Council of Taiwan. The nonagenarian has a long artistic history with Taiwan. “My first visit to Taiwan was on tour with Australian Dance Theatre in 1971,” Dr Dalman said. “I’ve kept up relationships with members of the dance community there ever since. “Over the last 26 years, Mirramu Dance Company has had annual cross-cultural collaborations and exchanges with many Taiwanese dancers.” Dr Dalman, who is trained in classical ballet and modern dance, has left a trail of contemporary-dance companies in her wake: most notably Australian Dance Theatre (est. 1965). She also established a dance school in Italy in 1976 and now Dr Dalman will set up a partnership between her own Lake Georgebased Creative Arts Centre and Taiwan’s privately-owned Tzu Lung Artists’ House. “When word got out to our Taiwanese dance community friends, I received two more invitations – for Mirramu to appear in a human rights festival in Taipai, and another for [cofounder] Vivienne Rogis and I to lead three lectures and workshops at a prestigious dance platform,” Elizabeth said. As a teacher and

choreographer, Dr Dalman is prolific, creating more than 30 works with Australian Dance Theatre. When she arrives in Taiwan’s second largest city, Kaohsiung, next week, Dr Dalman will attend the Ocean International Dance Festival, followed by a visit to the capital of Taipai for a human rights festival. There, she will present “Flight for Life”, a work about refugees. “We have a lake [Lake George] that does have some water now, but Australia is surrounded by three large oceans and many seas to our north, so there is a lot to dance about [at the Ocean Dance Festival] in that respect,” Dr Dalman said. “Taiwan does too, it’s an island. It’s inter-cultural, sharing lots of different ideas through dance.” Dr Dalman spent many years teaching at the National Taipai University. “It has a wonderful dance school,” she said. “One of my students from there has set up her own dance company in Taiwan, inspired by my work.” That former Taiwanese student and her company, Dancecology, visit Lake George each year to work at Mirramu Creative Arts Centre. The aim of Mirramu Dance Company is to make socially responsible and relevant works that brings about connection across cultures and the natural world. While in Taiwan, Dr Dalman and Vivienne Rogis will lead dance-in-nature workshops to encourage people to deepen their relationship with the natural world. Mirramu Dance Company is on Facebook and @mirramu.arts on Instagram or visit mirramu.com canberradaily.com.au

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Two of Australia’s most charismatic and popular entertainers, Rob Mills and Bobby Fox, join The Canberra Jazz Orchestra for Live at the Sands, a spectacular celebration of the Rat Pack featuring the legendary arrangements of Quincy Jones for one night only, Thursday 19 November. A homage to the legendary performances of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, this one-night-only production promises an evening of extraordinary music, sharp humour and timeless showmanship. For Mills and Fox, the appeal of this music is as irresistible today as it was six decades ago. “This show, this music, is for everyone,” says Fox. “We just love it.” The pair are particularly excited about returning to the nation’s capital because of Canberrans’ enthusiasm for a good night out. “Many Canberrans have such important and serious jobs, like … running the country,” says Mills. “That’s why I love Canberrans so much … and want

to give them the best night ever.” The indisputable chemistry and friendship between Fox and Mills promises to be a highlight of the evening. “When me and Rob get together it’s always my favourite gigs of the year. They are hilarious, sharp, passionate and filled with class,” says Fox. To make the night what it promises to be, Canberra is fortunate to have a professional jazz orchestra that has been feverishly working away in preparation. For The Canberra Jazz Orchestra’s Music Director, Andrew Kimber, the production is about much more than revisiting a collection of familiar songs. “It’s great to have Rob and Bobby join us,” says Kimber. “They truly understand how to rekindle the spirit, cheekiness and camaraderie of the Rat Pack’s Las Vegas performances.” Bookings: canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/ canberra-jazz-orchestra-2026

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This week, Michael Popple reviews three thrilling novels from some very iconic authors. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com

Adam & Eve by Jeffrey Archer HarperCollins, $45.00

As the Great War ends, two babies are born, Eve, the daughter of an Earl, and Adam, the son of a shepherd, who are destined to have an unlikely relationship. But as Adam and Eve grow closer, the shadow of World War II looms, and they become involved in events that could change history forever. After 50 years of stories, readers have been gifted with the final novel from the recently passed Jeffrey Archer. A sprawling historical epic filled with romance, growth and tragedy, Adam & Eve is classic Archer with an exciting story and some captivating characters. Highly recommended!

The French Illusion by John Grisham Hodder & Stoughton, $34.99 When two American newlyweds are kidnapped from their idyllic honeymoon in Paris, their parents will pay anything to bring them back. But there is far more to this kidnapping than anyone knows, especially as other couples have also been taken. As French Police and the FBI investigate, the CIA undertakes an operation to uncover the perpetrators, using a young lawyer as the bait. The always excellent John Grisham impresses with another amazing thriller, The French Illusion. A gripping read with a clever plot; this novel is guaranteed to hook you in and keep you guessing right up until the end.

Other Worlds Than These by Stephen King and Peter Straub Hodder & Stoughton, $34.99 After decades of adventure, Jack Sawyer is still crossing dimensions between America and the Territories. Jack’s next quest forces him to face both a rampaging gang of infected teenagers and the dark forces of the mysterious Gullet. With both worlds under threat, only an ageing Jack can save them, but he is no longer the hero he once was. King provides a fitting conclusion to the series he initially wrote with the late Peter Straub. An epic tale combining fantasy, horror, and thriller elements, this is an incredible novel that works as both a standalone read and a fitting finale to the Talisman books.

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Building an Award-Winning Practice In September 2010, Riana established her dermal skincare clinic in Canberra, rebuilding her professional career in a new country. Her commitment to personalised care, professional standards and business innovation quickly gained recognition, earning her the Canberra Women in Business New Business Award and Sole Trader Award in 2011. A major milestone followed in 2018 when she was inducted into the Australian Beauty Industry Awards (ABIA) Hall of Fame, recognising her longstanding contribution and achievements within the beauty and dermal therapy industry.

Advancing Skin Health and Aesthetic Medicine Driven by a commitment to further education, Riana expanded her qualifications and became a Registered Nurse, evolving her business into Aesthetic Medicine Canberra. Operating within a doctor-led clinical framework, the clinic offers a comprehensive range of advanced dermal skincare and aesthetic treatments, including laser and IPL skin rejuvenation, radiofrequency treatments, HIFU, skin needling, PRP, cosmetic tattooing and cosmetic nursing services. With a focus on individualised consultations, professional integrity and patient safety, Riana aims to help clients achieve healthier, more radiant skin through treatments tailored to their needs.

Education and a Holistic Approach Beyond her clinical practice, Riana is also the director of Dermaplaning Australia, providing specialised training, professional education and dermaplaning products to beauty therapists and healthcare practitioners across Australia and New Zealand. Her passion for learning continues as she pursues a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) at Torrens University Australia, expanding her knowledge of nutrition, herbal medicine, preventative healthcare and holistic wellbeing By combining her experience in dermal therapy and nursing with her developing knowledge of naturopathy, Riana hopes to offer a more comprehensive approach to skin health, wellness and healthy ageing.

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The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest freestyle BMX event returns to Canberra for three action-packed days. Watch some of the world’s best riders perform spectacular tricks and stunts as Braddon’s Elouera Street transforms into a BMX park, before the action moves to Stromlo Forest Park for dirt jumps and live music. Free and family-friendly.

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Celebrate Frog ID Week at the National Zoo and Aquarium with a special conservation stall where visitors can discover local frogs, learn about their life cycles and conservation, and find out how to protect frogs in their own backyard.

Step into the glamour of Las Vegas as Rob Mills and Bobby Fox join the Canberra Jazz Orchestra for a spectacular night of music. Featuring timeless hits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., brought to life with legendary big-band arrangements by Quincy Jones, this one-nightonly performance promises swinging rhythms, unforgettable songs and plenty of Rat Pack charm.

SouthFest returns to Tuggeranong for a free, family-friendly celebration of community, creativity and local talent. Explore the SouthFest Marketplace featuring local makers, artisans and businesses, alongside live entertainment, delicious food, sustainability displays and activities for all ages. A great opportunity to support local businesses and enjoy a fun day out.

National Zoo and Aquarium, 14–15 November; nationalzoo.com.au

Canberra Playhouse, 19 November; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

The Laneways, Tuggeranong, 21 November, 10am–4pm; southfest.au

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Next week is Psychology Week (16-22 November) – an annual celebration of psychology and the difference it can make in people’s lives. This year’s theme is “Psychology in action: how psychology changes lives.” It’s a chance to celebrate the work psychologists do, recognise psychology’s contribution to our communities and help people understand what psychology is. Psychology isn’t just about diagnosing mental illness or talking about your childhood. Psychologists work across hospitals, schools, universities, workplaces, sport, community services, research and private practice. Psychological science can also help all of us understand why we think, feel and behave the way we do. So, for Psychology Week, here are five things I wish more people knew. First, feelings aren’t facts. Something can feel true without necessarily being true. You might feel everyone is judging you, that you’ve failed or that something terrible will happen. The feeling is real, but the conclusion may not be. A useful skill is asking: What do I actually know, and what am I assuming? Second, avoidance usually makes anxiety bigger. Avoiding something frightening gives us immediate relief, but it can also teach our brain that the situation really was dangerous. Sometimes

the way through anxiety isn’t waiting to feel confident. It’s taking a manageable step while anxious and discovering that we can cope. Third, boundaries aren’t selfish. Saying no doesn’t make you unkind. You’re allowed to have limits around your time, energy and availability. You don’t have to attend everything, answer every message immediately or solve everyone else’s problems. Healthy relationships have room for both people’s needs. Fourth, rest isn’t something you have to earn. This is particularly important as we head towards the end of the year. We often treat rest as a reward for finishing everything – except everything is never finished. Sleep, food, movement, connection, enjoyment and rest are basic needs, not indulgences. Sometimes being productive means stopping. Finally, you don’t have to like yourself every day to look after yourself. You can dislike your body today and still nourish it. You can doubt yourself and still apply for the job. You can feel anxious and still show up. We don’t need to wait until we feel good about ourselves before treating ourselves with care. Perhaps that’s psychology in action. Psychology can’t remove every difficult thought, feeling or experience, but it can help us understand ourselves and others, respond differently when old patterns aren’t helping, and make choices that move us towards the lives we want to live. To learn more about Psychology Week, psychological health and wellbeing, or finding a psychologist, visit the Australian Psychological Society (APS) at psychology.org. au. You might also be interested in reading my latest book on everyday psychology called It’s Not Just You (ausapress.com/p/9781923114227).

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news briefs

David Jones a lesson for retailers as staff reassured The Australian retail sector is on notice to lift its game as administrators try to save David Jones after reassuring staff about their entitlements. The 188-year-old retailer has plunged into voluntary administration and receivership after falling behind on its rental payments and ongoing issues with its day-to-day business. But it’s not the only one struggling in the environment of high interest rates and higher supply chain and transport costs due to the war in the Middle East. “Margins have been squeezed, profitability has been squeezed and we’ve seen elevated insolvencies,” Australian Retail Council head Chris Rodwell said on Tuesday. “But whether you’re a bricks-and-mortar retailer, or online, it’s still up to retailers to have a great offer and to deliver value to every Australian.”

‘Sexual predator’ Russell Brand jailed for 10-and-ahalf years Comedian Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years after he was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three more about two decades ago. Brand – the former husband of US pop singer Katy Perry who in recent years moved away from the mainstream – was convicted on Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three more between 2004 and 2009. He had denied all the charges. The 51-year-old stood in the dock at London’s Southwark Crown Court as Judge Joel Bennathan sentenced him to 10 years and six months in prison. Brand will serve two-thirds of the sentence in custody before being released on licence. The judge said Brand was a sexual predator who believed “fame meant you could act how you liked, when you liked, unhindered by the rules by which decent people live”. “Whatever women wear, wherever they go, indeed whatever they drink, they retain the right to say no and to demand justice from the criminal courts when sexual predators like you, Russell Brand, act without their consent,” the judge said.

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