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No secrets: Transparency and accountability wi

NICOLE LAWDER

FORMER ACT MLA AND DEPUTY OPPOSITION LEADER

Some recent goings-on in the ACT Legislative Assembly have me singing that Angels song “No Secrets”, with the line “she keeps no secrets from you” on repeat in my head. That’s because of the ACT Labor Government’s decision to withhold a range of documents it was ordered to produce.

Back in June, the Legislative Assembly agreed to a motion by Opposition Leader Leanne Castley to release the documents under Standing Order 213A. The Government moved an amendment to slightly delay the release of the documents but otherwise supported the motion. At the last minute, the Government announced they were withholding 52 of the 53 documents they were supposed to produce.

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Firstly, it is about responsible spending of public money. It’s your and my money, and we deserve to know the business cases for spending it. My mother used to say, “Sunlight is the best disinfectant.” Business cases should demonstrate the value for money and the benefit to the taxpayer and the territory as a whole.

If the business cases stack up, why is the government keeping them hidden?

Secondly, it flies in the face of transparency and accountability. The more the government tries to keep secrets, the more suspicious we become. If they have nothing to hide, why create the aura of secrecy? I had to laugh when Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry was asked about this issue. She said something to the effect of ‘We’re very transparent, we release Cabinet documents 10 years later.’ I’m sorry, is it just me that thinks 10 years later is not transparency, it’s providing a historical record?

Thirdly, it will now cost us, the taxpayer, even more money as the Legislative Assembly had to appoint an independent arbiter to decide if the documents should be released. Again, that’s your money and my money being spent.

Transparency about decision-making processes

helps citizens understand that government choices involve complex considerations and legitimate tradeoffs, rather than arbitrary or self-interested decisions.

In this instance, the documents in question relate to projects like the Aquatic Centre, Canberra Stadium, Convention Centre, raising London Circuit and Telstra Tower.

Requiring ministers to publicly explain policy decisions would strengthen our democracy, If Ministers and their directorates can articulate clear rationales, have considered evidence thoroughly, evaluated alternatives, and can defend their choices against criticism, this can transform policy-making from an opaque process into one where citizens can understand and evaluate government reasoning.

Opposition parties, media, civil society groups, and citizens could then engage with the substance of policy rather than just its outcomes. This shifts political debate toward evidence-based discussion of policy merits and trade-offs, lifting the veil of secrecy from government decision-making.

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Firstly, congratulations to the federal government on picking the Japanese Mogami-class frigates as our replacement for the old Anzac-class, which are well past their use-by date. We will actually get the first three by 2029, built in Japan, with the remaining eight to be built in WA — unless we can’t get our act together in time, in which case they will continue to be built in Japan until we can. Common sense is prevailing at last in terms of our defence acquisitions!

These ships seem much better than their German

rivals and also help cement a developing Japan– Australia alliance. Given the issues with AUKUS, I reiterate my suggestion that we should also buy some Soryu-class subs to tide us over until the AUKUS sub comes on stream in the 2040s.

Whilst on defence matters, reports in the Weekend Australian suggested that the US Defence Department is ramping up its campaign to get us to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence, up from 2% at present. Albo needs to pluck up the courage to see Trump and sort this out. Helpful hint, Albo: it will cost you, but it’s money well spent. I’d suggest increasing the GST from 10% to 12.5% or even 15% to help pay for it, and/or revising the NDIS or stopping subsidies for renewables One thing we don’t need is to destroy our World Heritage national parks in the Blue Mountains by building several hundred 300-metre-plus-high wind turbines — that’s turbines the length of three football fields put together. I thought our push to build renewables

was meant to save our environment, not destroy it.

I was also most concerned to see about 100,000 “useful idiots” (including members of my family) walk across the Harbour Bridge on Sunday 3 August, mindlessly supporting the immediate, unconditional recognition of a Palestinian state that doesn’t yet exist or satisfy any of the criteria set out by the UN for statehood. The NSW Police also got the rough end of the pineapple in terms of the duty judge they went before. Her Honour proved to be a true judicial activist in allowing the application by a well-known Trotskyite demonstrator to be granted, despite the strenuous opposition of the NSW Police.

Her Honour seemed to disregard safety concerns and the fact that the NSW Crimes Act makes it a criminal offence to hinder traffic on the Harbour Bridge, as well as breaching the NSW Traffic Act. She also seemed ignorant of the fact that the Sydney Domain could easily hold 100,000 or more protestors in the middle of Sydney without breaching any laws.

Finally, I think Israeli PM Netanyahu is making a big mistake in sending the IDF in to take over the rest of Gaza — against the advice of the IDF and senior people in Mossad and the rest of the Israeli intelligence community. He should listen to the experts.

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Campbell Dental Practice,

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ocated in the heart of Canberra’s inner north, Campbell Dental Practice is home to a dedicated team of clinical and support staff, all working towards a shared goal: delivering exceptional dental outcomes to patients.

The practice is led by experienced dentist Dr Joseph Tidimane, who says the collaborative approach among clinicians allows them to offer highly personalised care.

“Their combined years of experience and diverse expertise help deliver comprehensive oral health care tailored to individual patients,” he said.

“Whether it’s a dentist with a focus on children’s care, root canal therapy, implant surgery, or tooth alignment treatments like Invisalign, there’s someone with the right expertise for each patient.”

Dr Tidimane said the practice’s purpose is patient-focused dentistry, with the goal of helping the Canberra community achieve optimal oral health and confidence through a full range of services, from preventative care to advanced restorative treatments.

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“Patient centricity has reshaped our value propositions and helped us build compelling and enduring relationships with patients through the healthy mouths, good oral function and great smiles we continue to make possible,” he said.

The team knows attending the dentist is something that can be daunting for both adults and children, but the staff are well-trained to make patients feel as comfortable as possible.

“We have a team that’s well-trained to understand that people, in general, have an extraordinary need for positive esteem, and that anxiety is not something they choose,” said Dr Tidimane.

“So our team is trained to recognise when someone comes in, not to assume they’re a regular dental visitor, and to treat them with a sense of assurance and safety.”

“It also helps build trust with our patients, allowing them to see what we’re about to do — from taking a CT scan, to showing where the infection is and how much bone there is to support certain treatments.

“It helps develop rapport and builds long-term relationships as a result.”

The friendly team at Campbell Dental Practice, delivering gentle, personalised care for the Canberra community.

Services and a special offer Dr Tidimane said modern dental technology, combined with advanced training, offers greater convenience and improved outcomes.

He noted that today’s patients are increasingly seeking dentists with specialist training and advanced skills.

“Patients want confidence in their care and the best possible outcomes. Our team offers both general and advanced treatments, with a strong focus on delivering care that is gentle and pain-free,” he said.

“Using three-dimensional (3D) intraoral scans instead of the old gooey impression material, we can create a crown in just two hours, compared to the traditional two-week turnaround,” he said.

“If a child needs a mouthguard or an elderly family member requires dentures, we can take accurate measurements of their teeth in the most comfortable way possible — using intraoral scans. canberradaily.com.au

suitability. If a specialist report is required, “It’s a joystick-style camera that captures the scan will be referred to a Maxillofacial detailed images of the teeth and gums, which Radiologist, and a fee of $350 will apply. are then stitched together into a 3D-rendered image. This can be 3D printed and used to How to best care for your teeth create the required prosthesis.”

Dr Tidimane said the three main He added that staff can functions of teeth are chewing, also perform in-house CT speech, and maintaining scan assessments for a more Our team appearance by supporting the comprehensive view of oral offers shape of the face and smile. health. both general “Keeping your teeth healthy “Whether you need to have and advanced isn’t complicated, but it does your jaws assessed for possible treatments, with take a little effort each day,” infections or, if suitable, for a strong focus on he said. dental implants, we have the 3D delivering care He said the four key ways X-ray technology in-house to that is gentle and patients are taught to protect save our patients from having pain-free. their smile are: to travel to access this service 1. Take care at home: Brush elsewhere. your teeth twice a day with “This technology helps fluoride toothpaste and don’t forget to floss us collaborate with specialist radiologists as before brushing. This helps remove plaque and required to ensure proper definitive diagnoses.” keeps your gums healthy. In some cases, using A free consultation is available for new a mouthwash can offer extra protection — ask patients interested in dental implants or your dentist if it’s right for you.

Invisalign, valid until the end of 2025. Terms 2. Visit the dentist regularly: Make an and conditions apply to the CT scan, which appointment to see your dentist every six forms part of the assessment for dental implant

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Specialist knowledge and modern technology combine to deliver the best outcomes for patients.

Dr Joseph Tidimane, leading Campbell Dental Practice with a patient-first philosophy.

months. Regular check-ups mean problems can be spotted early, saving you pain and money down the line.

3. Protect your teeth: If you play sports or grind your teeth at night, consider wearing a mouthguard or nightguard. These simple devices can prevent serious damage.

4. Avoid biting hard foods such as raw carrots with your front teeth.

“By following these steps, you can keep your teeth strong, healthy and your smile bright for years to come,” Dr Tidimane said.

Campbell Dental Practice is located in the inner north Canberra suburb of Campbell, at 22 Blamey Place, near the Australian War Memorial and the city. Parking in the area is free, and the clinic is accessible for all patients.

For more information or to book an appointment, call (02) 6247 2240.

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The truth is out there, Canberra

by GEORGIA CURRY If you liked the ‘90s hit series The X-Files, then you might be interested to know that there are hundreds of defence files on UFO sightings at the National Archives of Australia — confidential files dating back to the ‘50s that are de-classified and accessible to the public.

Unbeknownst to many, every UFO sighting reported by the public up until 1994 was investigated by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). There were between 110 and 150 reports a year.

Remarkably, countless hours and government funds were spent analysing every single report (between 1960 and 1971 the RAAF received 595 reports) but invariably, UFO reports were explained by astronomical or meteorological causes. Over a decade, 3 per cent were declared “unknown”.

The hundreds of old reports are now yellow with age, hand-written or typed on an old-school typewriter. Some folders are 200 pages long and make for fascinating reading.

For example, on 23 January 1964, one report reads: “Seen at sea by crew of a vessel near Groote Eylandt, WA. Large lights in water, made compass go haywire. Shadow in centre of lights rotated clockwise, causing lights to pulsate.” The RAAF report concluded the possible cause as “unknown”.

The reason for RAAF investigating all UFO sightings was to establish whether or not the subject of the report posed a threat to national security.

RAAF bases around Australia and here in Canberra were deemed best to handle UFO reports because they were familiar with local weather conditions, natural phenomena and aircraft movements. The public could fill out a questionnaire, a RAAF officer would interview the observer and findings would be dispatched “without delay” to the Federal Government.

In one Canberra sighting, a spherical silvery object was reported with an elevation of 80 degrees over the capital city. RAFF concluded: “possible cause astronomical”. In Tasmania, five flying saucers and a cigar-shaped mother ship were sighted with four vertical bands. RAAF concluded

the same, “possible cause astronomical”.

Incredible amounts of human resources were poured into analysing each UFO report, only to find them attributed to satellites, meteors, aircraft, weather balloons, tornados or waterspouts. Some were found to be just fireworks or a flock of birds In a file that’s now closed, RAAF stated that while it may be possible for extra-terrestrial life forms to visit Earth, “it is improbable”.

By 1986, the Federal Government of the day decided that investigating every sighting was too expensive for the Australian Defence Force. Only UFOs that appeared to be dangerous to national security would be investigated. By 1994, RAAF ceased all investigations.

Subsequent reports of UFOs to local RAAF bases were kept on file and these were eventually transferred to the National Archives of Australia office of the relevant state. Canberra holds about 200 folders on UFO reports.

Anyone can search the NAA’s online database for these digitised records, using keywords UFO, aerial sightings, or unidentified aerial phenomena.

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Building trust at the at CFHC

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At Canberra Family Health Centre (CFHC), patient experience is about more than just the time spent in the consultation room. Associate Professor Dr Maryse Badawy, Principal Practitioner at CFHC, says it begins with a foundation of trust, respect, and open communication.

“A strong doctor–patient relationship drives effective whole-person care, fostering trust, communication, and collaboration that can significantly improve outcomes,” says Dr Badawy.

“When doctors and patients build mutual respect and understanding, patients feel comfortable sharing information, following treatment plans, and actively participating in their care with informed consent.”

Dr Badawy explains that these relationships can help reduce anxiety, enhance the overall health experience, and support emotional wellbeing, all while creating an environment where long-term health can be better managed.

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safe and heard is essential. “All patients deserve to feel safe and heard,” she says. “We, as family doctors, actively listen, observe both verbal and non-verbal cues, express empathy and compassion, and validate patients’ feelings.”

This approach extends to making healthcare more accessible and understandable. “We use clear, plain language and offer thorough explanations, encourage questions, provide reassurance, and strictly respect privacy and confidentiality,” says Dr Badawy.

CFHC’s patient-centred model of care is designed to ensure every individual feels they are a valued partner in their own health journey. By encouraging active participation, the team supports patients in making informed decisions that align with their needs and circumstances.

Located in Deakin, CFHC offers comprehensive, relationship-based family medicine in a supportive setting. Whether someone is managing a long-term

Associate Professor Dr Maryse Badawy, Principal Practitioner at Canberra Family Health Centre.

condition or seeking preventative care, the centre’s focus remains on understanding the whole person — not just the illness.

As Dr Badawy explains, “This solid partnership also lowers anxiety, enhances the overall health experience, facilitates management, and boosts patients’ emotional wellbeing.”

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GIVIT donation of the week: Painting accessories GIVIT is an ACT Government partner working with an organisation in the region that offers services and support to First Nations children, families and their communities. They are seeking support for a young mother with complex health issues. This mum has escaped domestic violence and has a newborn child. She has secured housing following a period of homelessness and needs support to take care of herself and her baby. She is benefiting from art therapy and would like to resume painting for her wellbeing. GIVIT is requesting painting accessories such as canvas, paint brushes and paints to help this mum cope as she starts a new life with her baby. Generous Canberrans can donate art or painting accessories or fund the purchase of these items. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase painting supplies. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search; Location State: ‘ACT’, Keywords: ‘painting accessories’ and Suburb: ‘Holt ACT 2615’.

View Club Queanbeyan: Our next luncheon meeting will be held on Thursday 21 August. 12 for 12:30pm at the Tourist Hotel on Monaro Street, Queanbeyan. Our guest speaker will be Gillian Opie, on downsizing and organising. All ladies are welcome to join us and support the Smith Family Learning for Life students. RSVP to Sue on 0448 427 237 or queanbeyanview@gmail.com by 17 August.

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Gungahlin Day: Meeting at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Nicholls, on Wednesday 27 August. Two-course lunch, $35 per person, 11.30am–12pm. We welcome Stephen Trump from Red Cross as guest speaker, who is the Senior Business Development Officer for the ACT Riverina and Sthn Highlands. His role is to educate people in the services offered in Aged Care and emergency services. Please text or phone 0413 923 933 before Sunday 24 August if you would like to attend.

Members, guests and visitors are welcome.

Austrian Harmonie Choir We will present a Spring Concert which will include wonderful songs relating to Spring. Included also will be a solo from our wonderful Evelyn Graham, a duet with Geoff Roberts and Evelyn Graham and a special piano recital by our very talented accompanist Linus Lee. Sunday September 7 at 2pm at the Harmonie German Club, 49 Jerrabomberra Ave. Narrabundah. Coffee/tea and homemade cake will be available at interval. Admission: $20 | U18 Free. Tickets via harmonieclub.com. au. Doors will open at 1.30pm

Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus Club Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus Club would like to remind members and their friends that our guest speaker for our August meeting is Dr Brad Tucker, Astrophysicist and Cosmologist. His presentation will be titled “Past, Present and Future of Mt Stromlo Observatory, celebrating 100 years”. The date is Monday 18 August at the Eastlake Football Club, 3 Oxley Street, Griffith. Please advise Enid via 6258 7709 if you, and friends would like to attend. The short meeting commencing at 10am will be followed by a cuppa and Brad’s presentation. For any enquiries regarding our Probus Club, please give President Joan a phone call on her mobile 0406 377 855 and she will advise you of the different interests our club offers.

Friends ANBG Thursday Talks Dr Michael Mulvaney will talk on “Gang-gangs: What have we discovered and how does that help better protect them?” ANBG Theatrette, opposite the Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Thursday 21 August, 12:30 to 1:30pm.

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St Ninian’s Clothing & Garage Sale Saturday 23 August, 9am–1pm. Browse quality second-hand clothing, bric-a-brac, household items and toys, then stay for morning tea and a sausage sizzle. St Ninian’s Uniting Church, corner of Mouat and Brigalow streets, Lyneham.

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BRAIN BUSTERS 1 What is the third novel in the Harry Potter series?

2 Anthony Albanese served as deputy prime minister of Australia during which year?

3 Lake Bled and Postojna Cave are popular tourist attractions in which country?

4 Which comic opera features the song, When Fred’ric was a little lad?

5 Rayon is a fibre that is also known by what name starting with V?

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TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

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SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

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PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Relationships are tricky this week.

You arrive with one blueprint; they bring another. The mismatch makes for something confusing, unstable and not quite right for either of you. The week’s work is about realigning – getting back on the same page and building in one direction.

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There’s something that wasn’t a good fit for you and you will have an opportunity to release it. The space you free up will be filled with hope, relief and more.

Trust future-you to decide what is needed. And ensure your inner dialogue is filled with the respect and support you need at this time.

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This week you’ll come to a deep understanding and make informed choices. Set limits on how long you think and plan, though. Don’t let too many perspectives complicate things.

Too much information or analysis can lead to “analysis paralysis” and delayed action. Stay light.

You are coming out of emotional over-functioning, fantasy maintenance and invisible labour. You may experience big emotions, but it doesn’t mean you’re stuck. You’re cleaning your inner house. It’s not tidy or quick, but it’s healthy and it’s moving you forward in life.

You don’t have to know exactly what you want yet; part of you already does. The agenda felt it needed to hide itself inside you. It’s clever, inventive and will make itself known, as subtle pulls and instincts guide you toward the goal still forming in your conscious mind.

“Love yourself” is a tricky directive because it’s so vague.

What does it even look like? This week offers answers: Wearing what fits you; choosing people who bring you peace; protecting your energy; speaking to yourself with care. Make it visible, tangible and practical.

Your role as the emotional uplifter will often come into play. People subconsciously rely on you to keep the tone light, even when things are hard. It speaks to your natural resilience: Even when the work is intense, you find ways to make it fun. Your levity helps everyone stay balanced.

It’s said that if the shoe fits, you should wear it. But what if there are lots of shoes that fit? You can’t wear them all. This week you can afford to be choosy with your proverbial shoes, and it helps to let the other elements of an “outfit” come together so you know what you’re dealing with.

You’ll free yourself this week by letting your truest self take the lead. The performer in you wants applause and connection, but that role can be exhausting.

Pay attention to your body; if something drains you, it’s a signal.

Liberation starts with choosing what energises you.

You’ve grown so much. It doesn’t always feel like a celebration; sometimes it feels like grief or numbness or boredom. But that’s the space that makes room for the real new stuff. You’re articulating the path. You’re tracking the psychic architecture of your life. Freedom is blooming.

Discover. Explore. Enjoy.

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Helping families when life changes out of the blue Pregnancy is a time of hope — of quiet kicks, nursery plans and daydreams about who your baby might be. For the first half of Rhiannen’s pregnancy, despite terrible morning sickness, those lovely things were all she thought about.

Then at 20 weeks, out of the blue, everything shifted.

An amniocentesis revealed a secret: their baby girl had 22q11 Distal Duplication Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that few had heard of and even fewer could explain.

Suddenly, Rhiannen found herself in a world of genetics, rare disease and scenario planning.

Baby Evanna arrived in July 2021, two weeks early, and spent a week in the care of Neonatal ICU. Since birth, little Evanna has faced more hospital admissions than most adults will in a lifetime. From dislocated joints to dangerous respiratory infections, Evanna’s childhood has been shaped by needles, machines, IVs and scans.

In the first half of this year, Evanna was admitted

to hospital four times. Her family’s life revolves around the health service they are very grateful for, but it is a life no one saw coming.

In 2025, Canberra Hospitals Foundation’s fundraising is united under the theme Out of the Blue, because health emergencies don’t wait for the right time. Instead, they arrive uninvited — in the middle of the night, halfway through a pregnancy, during any ordinary day. They don’t discriminate, and they don’t warn. They strike out of the blue.

Rhiannen and Evanna’s story is just one example of how your support will catch a family as they fall. Rhiannen says the Foundation has helped in innumerable ways, from the neurodiversity trolley to keep Evanna busy, to a simple toothbrush when a visit to emergency turns into an admission.

This year, you can be part of two key events: • Can Give Day: On Thursday 11 September, donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact for local patients and families.

Evanna, whose story is at the heart of Canberra Hospitals Foundation’s Out of the Blue campaign.

• The Big Wig Challenge: On Friday 17 October, support Canberra’s boldest community leaders as they take the plunge for a great cause.

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Prep 5 mins | Cook 25 mins Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 500g skinless, boneless chicken thighs ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil 1 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon dried chives 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ cup milk of your choice ½ lemon, sliced into 5mm thick rounds Images and text from Always Delicious Low-FODMAP Kitchen by Chrissy Glentis, photography by Armelle Habib. Murdoch Books RRP $39.99.

Midweek Meals Beef pad see ew Prep 10 mins | Cook 20 mins Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 260g sirloin, flank or skirt steak 400g fresh or 200g dried thick rice noodles 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil 2 large eggs, at room temperature 150g Chinese broccoli or broccolini 1 egg Sauce 100ml soy sauce ¼ cup (60 ml) oyster sauce 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon soft brown sugar

Combine the soy sauce and bicarb soda in a bowl. Add the steak, mix and leave to marinate in the fridge for 1–2 hours.

Cook the rice noodles according to the packet instructions (if using dried). Drain and rinse under cold water. canberradaily.com.au

While the noodles are cooking, make the sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl. Add half the sauce to the cooled noodles and mix to coat.

In a large frying pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the garlic oil over medium–high heat and fry the beef slices for 1 minute on each side. Don’t move them around too much in the pan; you want to get a nice char on them. Fry until the meat is almost cooked through, then remove from the pan. Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the broccoli for 4–5 minutes until it begins to soften, then push it to one side and crack in the egg.

Scramble the egg and mix it with the broccolini, then remove from the pan. Add the rice noodles to the pan, but don’t stir immediately. Allow the noodles to sit in the hot pan for 1 minute to get a bit of colour on them, then return the beef, broccolini, egg and remaining sauce to the pan. Toss briefly to combine, then serve.

1 tablespoon soft brown sugar ¼ cup whole green olives ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1½ tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with ¼ cup cold water

★ TIP: If you don’t have an ovenproof frying pan, brown chicken in a regular frying pan.

Preheat the oven to 180˚C. Heat the oil in a deep, ovenproof frying pan (see Tip) over medium–high heat and brown the chicken with the salt and pepper. Once browned, add all the other ingredients, except the parsley, to the pan and cover with the lid or aluminium foil. Bake for 20 minutes.

Serve with your choice of cooked pasta or grains and top with parsley, if you like. Enjoy straight away or store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in portions in the freezer for up to 3 months. For the best results, allow to thaw overnight in the fridge, then heat in the microwave for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until evenly heated. You can also reheat it from frozen in the microwave for 4–6 minutes.

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by GEORGIA CURRY Denman Prospect, New York, London and Paris are never mentioned in the same breath, but Canberra artist Benjamin Shine, whose clients include the MET, Givenchy, Beyonce and Vogue, has put the ACT on the map with an international art award.

His autumn leaf-inspired sculpture Everchange, located in Denman Prospect, has earned a merit award in the landscape category by global hub of the commissioned art world — CODAworx — and made the top 100 list, which attracted entries from 14 countries.

Benjamin confided that Everchange was actually originally intended for the National Arboretum.

“I designed it for the Arboretum in 2014 as part of a design competition, which fizzled out,” said Benjamin, who did a commission for Prince Albert II of Monaco a couple of years ago.

“Then I met Capital Property Group and they

said it would be perfect for Denman Prospect.

That’s how it goes sometimes, you can create something and it doesn’t happen at the time and then 10 years later, it finds a home.”

The British-born artist, who’s amassed more than 250 million video views of his pioneering tulle sculptures, said it wasn’t the first time one of his Canberra projects didn’t eventuate.

In 2008, Benjamin entered Canberra’s $1 million “major centenary artwork” competition, which was to grace the intersection of London Circuit and Northbourne Avenue. The competition was scrapped and Benjamin’s proposal never saw the light of day.

Here we have an internationally-renowned artist, who’s exhibited at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design and the London Design Museum, missing out on several major opportunities in Canberra.

His only two public art commissions in Canberra have been privately funded: Everchange for Canberra’s wealthiest family, the Snow family,

Photo: Georgia Curry.

Putting the Shine on Canberra

Canberra artist Benjamin Shine with his sculpture, Everchange, named in the top 100 public art projects by a global art hub.

and The Dance in 2015 for the Canberra Centre.

Next on Benjamin’s wish-list is to design an artwork for Canberra International Airport, which is owned by the Snow family.

“I’m hopeful I’ll do a few more [public artworks] here,” he said. “I’d love to do something special at the airport, I’ve often thought my tulle work would work well with the light floaty association to air and flight. Creating artworks for public spaces is always interesting as specific spaces often inform unexpected ideas.”

Benjamin Shine’s artwork can be viewed at benjaminshine.com and Instagram (@ benjaminshinestudio).

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by LILLIAN ALTMAN Will Tran is a familiar face to anyone visiting the National Zoo and Aquarium.

And soon you’ll get to see the Canberran on stage in his home city.

Will has joined the cast of Trent Dalton’s Love Stories, which will run at Canberra Theatre Centre from 24-27 September.

“Nothing beats the feeling of dancing, of really being in a piece with someone else or even presenting. All of these things really speak to me. I love doing it (performing),” he told CW. Dalton spent two months in 2021 gathering stories on his sky-blue 1960s Olivetti typewriter, on a prominent street corner in Brisbane’s CBD. Speaking to Australians from all walks of life, Dalton asked them one simple thing: ‘Can you please tell me a love story?’

“Love Stories is a beautiful piece about the tapestry of the Brisbane city and how all these

people with their love stories are intertwined,” Will said.

He will tour with the show to Canberra, Sydney, Darwin, Gold Coast and Auckland in this “once-in-alifetime” opportunity.

“To be part of this amazing Australian production with a celebrated Australian author, Trent Dalton, it’s a dream come true,” Will said.

Will is stepping into about “seven or eight” different characters with the opportunity to sing, dance and act.

“As an artist, what I’m trying to do now is give each of those individuals, who are real people, real Australians, their own voice,” he said.

And if you were wondering about his own love story that he would submit to Dalton, it would be how Will met his wife, Irina Vyshinskaya.

“We met on a blind date. I was pushed into it from my old ballroom dancing teacher, who was her employer, because my wife is a world champion ballroom dancer from Moldova,” Will said.

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‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for Canberra performer Will Tran will be part of the cast of Trent Dalton’s Love Stories, performing in his hometown of Canberra.

“I was about to move to London to pursue my career in Europe, and I was like ‘I’d love to meet this person before I go.’”

They met for breakfast at the old Gus’s café and have seen each other every day since.

“I proposed to her after three months, then I went to Europe as a dancer for three months, I got back to Canberra and we got married the day after,” Will said.

“And we’re 10 years this year – 10 years of doing what we’re doing. She’s been the best part of everything that I’m not.”

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Now sh wing Weapons (MA15+) At 2:17am in Maybrook, Pennsylvania, 17 children from a class taught by Justine Gandy (Julia Garner) suddenly flee from their homes and disappear, bar one student, Alex Lilly (Cary Christopher).

The parents, headed by Archer Graff (Josh Brolin), focus on Ms Gandy in their search for their missing children.

Writer, co-producer, and director Zach Cregger continues his brand of horror developed in Barbarian (2022), delivering a much more satisfying, coherent, and wellthought-out mystery-thriller yarn.

Inspired by Magnolia (1999), the movie is split between its leads’ perspectives, covering the mystery’s landscape before all relevant characters converge on the story’s resolution. Unlike Together (2025), the movie does not serve as a

metaphorical social commentary.

Rather, the twisty-spooky story is more in the vein of M. Night Shyamalan, or an X-Files episode.

Shot dark with iconic images of children oddly running into the night, the movie is also darkly humorous, with quirky score choices contrasting against the thriller visuals. Brolin brings a grim determination against all the zaniness in his dogged attempt at bringing his lost son home.

Verdict: An intriguing and humorous mystery yarn, that frustratingly leaves a few threads bare.

Verdict: A beautiful slog that should have been a season on streaming.

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High Rise by Gabriel Bergmoser Harper Collins, $34.99 Gabriel Bergmoser’s High Rise is another full-throttle thriller by an author who seems incapable of writing a boring book. After a year of searching, rogue ex-cop Jack Carlin has finally found his estranged daughter, Morgan, holed up on the top floor of a rundown, grimy Melbourne high-rise. She is in trouble and Carlin is coming to save her. Unfortunately, Morgan does not want saving and, to make things worse, Jack has a huge bounty on his head. As bounty hunters and gang members converge on the building, father and daughter are thrown into a desperate fight for survival through fifteen storeys of deadly enemies. Good fun.

Stillwater by Tanya Scott Allen & Unwin, $32.99 Tanya Scott’s Stillwater is the latest impressive Australian crime debut to grace bookshop shelves this year. Eschewing the current fashion for rural murder mysteries, it is a tough, gritty story with a strong urban feel. Luke Harris is trying to restart his life with a new name and career. However, a chance encounter with the brutal criminal he worked for as a teenager drags Luke back into his old life as he tries to track down his father and a missing chunk of money.

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First baby lion born at National Zoo in 20 years

by LILLIAN ALTMAN The National Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its first lion cub since 2002.

Proud parents Nairibi and Mlinzi are now joined by the newest member of their family, daughter Nyra.

Nyra was born 26 April 2025 and is the first little one between Nairibi and Mlinzi, but only went on display to the public in August. Her name means unity in Swahili.

National Zoo and Aquarium board director and general manager Paul Whitehorn said the last time a lion cub was born at the zoo was in 2002.

He said the relationship of the

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new lion family has been amazing.

“With all lions, mum usually leaves the pride to just go off and have the baby, bonds and get really comfortable with that whole process,” Mr Whitehorn said.

“Then it’s a case of getting dad included in the group — the same ways it would happen in the wild.

“So mum and bub were in our off-limit closure for the first sort of eight-to-ten weeks.

“Then we started introducing dad through the wire so they could all meet, but he couldn’t get too involved.”

Mr Whitehorn said this is the first time Mlinzi has been a father.

“And that’s very noticeable,” he said.

National Zoo and Aquarium lion family Mum Nairibi, dad Mlinzi and baby Nyra.

“He’s picking up on it. Nairibi has had to sort of tell them off a few times for being a little bit too gruff with the cub. But since then, he absolutely seems to be shining.

“She’s an experienced mum.

She has had babies before at her previous zoo.

“He’s (Mlinzi) a bit of an odd lion. He’s very sort of grumpy but is definitely showing a softer side now.”

Mr Whitehorn said Nyra was a typical youngster who enjoyed running around, playing with balls, hanging off mum and dad and also

grabbing their tails, and sleeping in between.

National Zoo and Aquarium board director and general manager Amanda Mead said the zoo was excited to have a new baby.

“We’re always excited for new babies to welcome them to our zoo family,” she said.

“This, in particular, is very special to welcome our new baby lion cub to our gorgeous family here at the zoo.”

She said mum and dad are proudly showing off their sassy and cheeky baby.

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Reclink Community Cup: 2025 Jersey Presentation Night 15 AUG A huge evening of music to get around the teams ahead of the big game. Bands performing on the night are Gia Ransome, Spouse, Stella Eve, plus a special set by The Limestones All-Star Band.

Friday 15 August, 7:30-11pm, Dissent Café and Bar; events. humanitix.com/canberrareclink-community-cup-jerseypresentation-night COMMUNITY

Kambah turns 51 16 AUG A Christmas in July market to celebrate the Canberra suburb’s 51st birthday. Browse amazing locally made craft stalls, brica-brac and upcycled trash and treasure. There will be a range

of local entertainment, buskers and activities to entertain the children.

Kambah Village Shops, 16 August, 10am-2pm; for more information, email Mick@straightouttakambah. com.au; facebook.com/ events/1020622106944444 FAMILIES

AFP x Questacon day 16 AUG The science of solving crime with STEM will go under the microscope as part of National Science Week.

The two agencies will invite young people to try their hand at being an AFP forensic expert including fingerprint matching, decoding activities, secret writing and artificial intelligence demonstrations.

Questacon, Saturday 16 August, various times; premier. ticketek.com.au/shows/Show. aspx?sh=QUESTGEN24

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Shakespeare: Faketh till you Maketh 22 - 24 AUG You’ve never seen the Bard like this! Lightbulb Improv creates two fully improvised Shakespearean masterpieces in the classic art of “faketh till you maketh”. Each performance is inspired by Shakespearean intrigues in this night of comedy mayhem.

Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre, August 22-24, various times; canberratheatrecentre.com.au/ show/shakenspeare-2025

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Celebrate all the dads and father figures in your life this year with an array of festive books for the whole family to enjoy! Whether you enjoy a classic joke book like Happy Farters Day or Bluey: Dad’s Awesome Treasury, or are looking for a 2025 special edition in Spot’s Ute: Shaped Board Book, there is something for every reader!

With 10 exciting Dad-related titles and a giant Spot plush, this year’s giveaway is a good one (total RRP $308.90).

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Over the years, I’ve worked with many colleagues, students and clients — brilliant, capable, thoughtful people who’ve admitted to feeling like a fraud. Despite their hard work, talent, and achievements, they’re haunted by the sense that they don’t truly deserve their success. They fear they’ve fooled everyone and that it’s only a matter of time before they’re found out.

This is the essence of impostor syndrome.

Impostor syndrome is a very real experience that can have a profound impact on how we feel about and how we present ourselves to the world. It tends to show up in times of growth or transition, such as

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starting a new job, being promoted, presenting at a conference, or even just being acknowledged for a job well done. Paradoxically, the more we achieve, the more pressure we may feel to maintain the illusion of competence.

What we see is that impostor feelings don’t come from a lack of ability, but from a disconnect between how others see us and how we see ourselves.

Internally, we’re aware of our doubts, our mistakes, and the moments where we weren’t certain. So, when others express confidence in us, it can feel jarring or unearned. Have you ever said to yourself, “If only they knew what I’m really like”? These thoughts impact our confidence and can be mentally exhausting.

Impostor syndrome can come from many places.

Sometimes it starts in childhood, especially if you were taught that being perfect or achieving a lot was the only way to be accepted. It can also come from growing up in a family that was critical, dismissive, or didn’t support or believe in you. On top of that, being

in environments where you rarely see people like you, whether that’s because of race, gender, background, or values, can make you feel like you don’t belong, even when you’re just as capable as everyone else.

These feelings aren’t just personal doubts; they’re often shaped by the people and systems around us.

What helps? For many people, the first shift comes from being able to name the experience. Simply saying, “This is impostor syndrome,” can bring a sense of relief and perspective. It’s not proof that you’re inadequate, it’s a common human response to being stretched, seen, or stepping outside your comfort zone.

It also helps to notice the self-talk that accompanies impostor feelings. The internal narrative is often harsh, rigid, and absolute. We can begin to gently challenge those thoughts by asking, “Is that 100% true?” or “What would I say to a friend in this situation?” Most of us are far more compassionate with others than we are with ourselves.

In helping yourself overcome imposter syndrome, start by relating to it differently, with more awareness, kindness, and curiosity. If it feels hard to do this on your own, seeing a psychologist can be a safe space to explore these feelings.

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Ambitious project aims to stop breast cancer recurring

by MAEVE BANNISTER, AAP An ambitious goal to halve the number of deaths from breast cancer could be one step closer after a landmark investment in a medical research program.

The National Breast Cancer Foundation has awarded a $25 million grant to researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney.

The grant will fund the “AllClear” program, a research project focused on stopping recurrence of breast cancer, led by Garvan Institute Associate Professor Christine Chaffer.

It will be vitally important for patients such as Amy Busdon, a mother of three girls, who was diagnosed in early 2024 just before her 40th birthday.

With no family history, she was shocked when, the same week she was diagnosed, her mum called to tell her she too had breast cancer and would be undergoing treatment. “(The diagnosis) is just shattering in an instant,” Ms

Busdon said.

“Everything just flashes before you. You think of the girls and your husband and start planning their life without you in it.”

In Australia, more than 21,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer and about 3,300 die from the disease each year.

For some survivors, the breast cancer cells hide quietly in the body, commonly in the bone, and can reappear years or decades after the initial treatment.

About 15 per cent of people will experience a cancer recurrence, which can often be life threatening.

“We want to understand these cells and improve how we can find them because they are the ones we need to eradicate to stop recurrence and prevent patients from metastasis which can be really hard to treat,” Prof Chaffer said.

“The research will also help us to understand what makes those cells different and work on

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More than 21,000 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

treatments to eradicate dormant cells.”

The AllClear team will study cancer cells in the bone to understand how they hide, how they are different to cells in the primary tumour and why current treatments may fail.

Patients who have faced and treated a breast cancer diagnosis cannot currently be told whether their cancer is likely to recur, which Prof Chaffer said could cause enormous stress.

“The fear of recurrence is huge and patients are living with that after cancer diagnosis. You can’t underestimate the detrimental side effects of that fear,” she said.

For Ms Busdon, it’s something she thinks about every day.

“I’ve got three beautiful girls and I want to make sure I’m here for them when they grow up,” she said.

“Breast cancer research is so important and it gives me a lot of hope.”

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The central bank opted not to shock markets for a second time in two months on Tuesday.

Its decision to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6 per cent — the third reduction in six months — will save borrowers with a $600,000 mortgage almost $90 a month in repayments and a cumulative $272 per month since cuts began in February.

The move brings the cash rate to its lowest level since May 2023, with the average variable mortgage rate expected to fall to 5.5 per cent.

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deliver further rate relief in its July meeting.

In a shock 6-3 decision, the board kept rates on hold, citing a need to wait for more inflation data to ensure price growth was coming down sustainably to target.

A benign consumer price index in late July and weaker jobs figures gave the bank the green light to deliver the cut that most saw as a matter of when, not if.

With money markets predicting more cuts coming down the pike, rising buyer confidence and borrowing capacity was set to support housing demand and price growth, REA senior economist Eleanor Creagh said.

According to Domain, the cut will lift borrowing power for households earning $50,000 a year by $4000 annually, while double-income households on $400,000 will be able to lift their loan limit by an extra $49,000.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected. Photo: AAP

prices are set to rise again,” said Domain chief economist Nicola Powell, who predicts house prices to climb six per cent and units to lift five per cent by mid-2026.

Traders will be glued to governor Michele Bullock’s post-meeting press conference for any signs of where the bank will move next.

Ahead of the decision, the market was pricing in another one-and-a-half cuts by Christmas.

All nine board members voted in favour of a cut.

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The housing waiting list increased from 2,975 in November 2024 to 3,402 in June 2025, figures disclosed during questioning by the Greens show.

The Greens’ deputy leader, Jo Clay MLA, said the government’s approach to the housing crisis was not working.

“During the election, Labor only committed to building 1,000 new public homes by the end of the decade,” Ms Clay said. “That’s a clear admission from the Labor Government that they will leave people struggling on the streets given we already know the public housing waiting list is over 3,000 people long.”

The previous figures (March) showed 3,189 people were on the housing waiting list. 58 people were waiting 220 days for priority housing; 1,920 people are waiting 1,086 days (nearly three years) for high needs housing; and 1,211 people 1,886 days (5.2 years) for standard housing.

“The news that the public housing waiting list has grown is no surprise given we know our community has been facing a serious housing crisis for years now,” Ms Clay said. “This should be a wakeup call for Labor that their policies which leave thousands of Canberrans out in the cold are not going to cut it — they need to step up to the plate.”

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Palestinian statehood is the best chance for a long-term solution to the Middle East conflict, the prime minister says, despite concerns it could be counterproductive for peace.

Anthony Albanese on Monday confirmed Australia would back recognition of a state of Palestine at a United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York in September.

The move brings Australia into line with allies such as the United Kingdom, France and Canada, which have already outlined similar plans for recognition.

Mr Albanese deflected criticism that recognition would do little on the ground in Gaza, saying a different approach is needed to end the conflict.

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The prime minister said the international community was sending a message, in recognising a Palestinian state, that the status quo in the Middle East could not continue.

Israel’s Ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon said Palestinian recognition would “not change the reality on the ground”.

Liberal MP Tim Wilson, whose Victorian seat of Goldstein includes Jewish voters, says Mr Albanese’s decision is “actually immoral”.

“We can’t have a situation where we have a government that is kowtowing, literally, to the ambitions of ... terrorists,” he told Nine’s Today show, referring to Hamas.

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‘I love Canberra’: Papalii hopes for new Raiders deal

Josh Papalii says he wants to stay at Canberra in 2026, admitting his previous talk of leaving had come from no longer feeling good enough for the Raiders’ NRL side.

The bombshell comes after both player and club had publicly confirmed 2025 would be Papalii’s last in Canberra.

After prolonged speculation about his future, Papalii confirmed on Monday he wanted to remain at the NRL’s ladder leaders, whom he joined as a teenager some 17 years ago.

“I know where I want to be but I know there are things that have to happen for me to stay (at the Raiders),” he said.

“I totally understand. I’ve got to consider seeing myself somewhere else as well. “(But) I love Canberra, this has been a part of my life for the last 16, 17 years.

“I’ve left it up to my management team. I’m hoping, but hope doesn’t always get it over the line.”

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