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one-metre-high number “50” glows underneath a shower of balloons at Bentleys Hair of Canberra in Jamison, heralding its 50th birthday - but it wasn’t the decorations and cake that marked the occasion, it was the guest list (one client’s been coming here for 47 years).

Handing out tea and cake was Elizabeth Gehrt, who’s known June since 1977, just three years after June opened her salon. One gets the feeling that clients are much more than customers and Bentleys owner June Irving even brought out her fine china for the occasion.

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and it buoys me up and gets me ready for the weekend,” said Elizabeth, who comes in for a shampoo and set every Friday. “Just coming in the salon makes you feel better and ready to face the week.”

Bentleys regulars seem to measure their loyalty in decades, such as Clint Wright, who’s been a customer for 20 years.

“June’s very generous and if I get a number two haircut, she’ll often give it to me for nothing,” Clint said. “She sometimes gets her trainees to do my hair and it’s good for them and good for me, it works out well.

“June always keeps in touch with people to check on their wellbeing. She looks after people

who can’t afford to come, maybe people who are home-ridden, she’ll take care of them.”

Another customer enjoying the party was Robyn Bryant, who came to Bentleys two years ago during a difficult time and was greeted with a warm hug on her first visit.

“I think I’m rusted on now,“ Robyn said. “June greeted me with the greatest big hug, she’s lovely, sensitive and professional - by gee this place is run like a tight ship.”

Later in the day, music played, and staff danced around after indulging in cake that dripped with pink icing, edible flowers and Macarons.

Owner June – who’s just a country kid from Cooma with a passion for fashion - wrapped up her 50th year at Bentleys by indulging in some fancy vol-au-vents.

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best things I’ve ever done, not only from a “I got my opportunity in hairdressing, financial point of view, but from a satisfaction securing a position in what was called ‘the Mop and adding-value point of view.

Shop’ in Jamison Centre,” June It’s great to be able to help said. “I was ambitious and from change lives. I love supporting the start worked there with the A healthy my former staff and helping them intention of buying the salon.” mind and to succeed.”

“I saved and saved healthy body are Somehow, June still finds and worked with a lovely the secrets to time to offer first-year apprentice accountant – I still do his happiness courses – and go to the gym daughter’s hair all these years three days a week. As she later. I would meet regularly says, “A healthy mind and healthy body are the with my accountant and ask if I could buy it yet, The 50th birthday celebration is one way secrets to happiness”. and his answer was almost always, ‘No, not yet.’ to gauge success, but June “Owning salons involves long Then one day, he told me to go for it, and that’s also measures triumph by the hours and hard work,” she said. what I did. I managed to buy it when I was just It’s about number of people re-booking “At the end of the day, the way I newly qualified.” appointments. see it, work/life balance doesn’t Back in 1974, Bentleys had humble people “It’s about people walking beginnings with only three staff. Today, Bentleys matter as much if you love what walking through through our front door and you do every day. of Canberra has eight salons and 45 staff, which our front door and leaving happy,” she said. “That “I have to confess that it’s June is in partnership with as a halfleaving happy makes my day.” good to have another passion, share owner. and I do - fast cars. I have a “My salon owner-partners have, over the Bentleys Hair of Canberra is located at big V8 Holden Calais - a way of letting my hair years, mostly been my own trained apprentices 3/9 Jamison Centre, Macquarie. down. There’s a bit of ‘Thelma and Louise’ and I finance quite a few of them to open their For appointments, please call 6251 2681. in me.” own businesses,” June said. “It’s one of the canberradaily.com.au

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ACT ELECTION MARISA PATERSON As a mum of three kids, I have spent my fair share of time visiting our amazing walk-in centres, hospital and emergency department for various ailments and emergencies over the years.

I have experienced first-hand the high-level of professionalism and expertise of Canberra’s health workers.

An ACT Labor Government is strongly committed to investing in continuous improvement of our health system. The most recent data shows that we have reduced emergency department wait times by nearly half since the pandemic – with 63 per cent of patients seen on time, with a median wait time of 26 minutes. Key to reducing hospital wait times is the strong investment in our walk-in centres this term. Improvements to our system are set to continue with the opening of the new Canberra Hospital Critical Services Building this month.

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election, we have a more ambitious goal, ACT Labor will hire an additional 800 healthcare workers to cater for our growing population and diverse healthcare needs.

To support these new healthcare workers, we’re building state-of-the-art health facilities across Canberra. Canberra Hospital is the epicentre of health care in our city and will become even more important with the opening of the expansion project. Central to our health platform is a promise to Canberrans to build the new Northside Hospital - representing an investment of more than $1 billion, it will be the largest single health infrastructure project to be delivered in the Territory’s history.

ACT Labor has always been the party to establish and support our walk-in centres. We will open more health centres in South Tuggeranong, the Inner South, North Gungahlin, and West Belconnen if re-elected.

ACT Labor is the only party in the Territory with an unwavering commitment to delivering highquality, efficient, and free public health services for all Canberrans.

- Dr Marisa Paterson MLA, Australian Labor Party, Member for Murrumbidgee

JEREMY HANSON In my very first year in the Legislative Assembly, one of the red-hot issues was Labor’s decision to close 23 public schools across Canberra. That process was overseen by the current Chief Minister, Andrew Barr.

Not only did this devastate communities across Canberra, but it utterly failed to achieve what it claimed, delivering better outcomes for Canberra students.

In 2021, I commissioned an expert review on education outcomes in the ACT, published in the report titled “Bringing out the best in every child.”

While recognising the hard work of ACT teachers, it showed our children had nonetheless fallen behind the rest of the country in critical education milestones, especially literacy, numeracy, and science.

At the time, the government was disgracefully dismissive, but time told the truth.

A damning Auditor-General’s report showed the government “did not have an informed understanding” of the problems and the “performance management process was not wellimplemented.”

Deeply concerning trends were consistently reported by many highly regarded research institutions in the ACT, nationally and internationally.

Late last year, Equity Economics published a report that exposed that

one in three students were below the national standard for reading.

In fact, it showed that literacy levels are worse today than 20 years ago.

I was particularly concerned that the literacy gap for disadvantaged students was increasing, meaning those who needed the most support were actually falling further behind, rather than catching up.

I worked with literacy groups, teachers, and the education union to maintain pressure.

I repeatedly called for an urgent inquiry into literacy. Finally, the Labor Government relented and conducted the review.

That review called for significant changes. These include phonics and numeracy checks for all Year 1 students, consistent assessments that go into a central data system, explicit instruction rather than ‘student-led’ learning, and that all schools adopt a “culture of high expectations that prioritises learning”.

It has been quite a journey, and there is much more to be done.

In my first year in politics, it was Andrew Barr closing schools. This year, it is the Canberra Liberals leading the way on education reform.

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this probably can only realistically occur after the October election, but I’m coming to the view that the new ACT government needs to consider a Royal Commission into some of the alleged dubious practices undertaken by this government, especially over such important decisions as the forced takeover of Calvary Hospital.

On a more pleasant note, the Belco Party has announced its last two candidates for the October election.

Angela Lount, fourth-generation Belconnen resident, well-known blues singer, and former 2020 candidate, will stand again for the party in Ginninderra. Angela was born in the old Royal Canberra Hospital – as were her two colleagues Alan Tutt and myself – and, like us, grew up in Canberra, went to government schools, and, in

Angela’s case, never left Canberra.

Indeed, Angela has always lived in Belconnen. Angela works at the CSIRO (her day job), and is a carer, wife, mother, and grandmother. She lives in Spence, and until 2020, had always voted Labor, coming from a good Labor family. Angela is also part-Tongan on her mother’s side.

A highly practical, sensible, pleasant, and experienced lady with huge doses of commonsense and life experience, Angela would make a great member (and minister) for Ginninderra. It’s unfortunate that, due to family and work reasons, she has not been able to put her hand up until now.

Greg Bourke, local former Cessnock working-class hero and former jockey turned jockey’s agent, has also put up his hand to join Jason

Taylor as a candidate for Yerrabi.

Bourkey went to Cessnock Primary and High School with former Labor Defence Minister and all-round good bloke Joel Fitzgibbon. When Bourkey left school at 15, his dad told him: “Son, remember – always vote Labor, and the union will look after you.” Bourkey did that until 2012.

He rode with the legendary Wayne Harris, and, after a nasty fall in 1989, became a successful and much respected jockey’s agent.

Bourkey is passionate about ensuring the local Greens don’t destroy racing in Canberra and is very supportive of the local race clubs’ plans for Thoroughbred Park. He’s also very much a local government kind of guy who wants Gungahlin to look neat and tidy and wellmaintained. If elected, he’ll be a tough little battler for his local community. He lives with his family in Ngunnawal.

Editor’s note: Bill Stefaniak will stand as a Belco Party candidate for Ginninderra in the ACT election in October.

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ACTCOSS calls for parties to fund community organisations and end homelessness Some of Canberra’s community organisations could close within the next year, unless the ACT Government provides more funding to the struggling sector; without funding for community services, the consequences could be catastrophic, Dr Devin Bowles, CEO of the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS), warned, launching the ACT for Community campaign last month.

“The community sector is a vital part of the social safety net that Australia has had for generations – and that net is fraying dangerously,” Dr Bowles said.

“Every year, almost all Canberrans interact with a community service, perhaps even without realising it,” the campaign states.

People experiencing mental ill health; who use drugs; who need housing; escaping domestic and family violence; with a disability; older people; children, young people, families; migrants and refugees.

But the community sector does not have the money to support its services. The ACT Government provides approximately $200 million every year (out of an $8.1 billion budget) – but that funding has remained static for 15 years. Funding has not accounted for a 30 per cent increase in Canberra’s population (from 365,000 people in 2011 to 472,000 in 2023), and the government has not funded the full cost of service, Dr Bowles said.

“That has meant that the community sector each year finds itself in a more and more difficult situation,” Dr Bowles said. “We’ve papered over the cracks for as long as we can.

But now, with the cost-of-living crisis, we can’t paper over them anymore.”

Community services are having to turn people away; they are operating from unsafe or unsuitable locations, such as old schools or buildings without disability access, without space to run programs, and far away from public

transport; their resources are antiquated and unfit for purpose; and they do not have the finances to respond to, or plan for, emergencies.

In fact, the community sector is facing market failure, “where the services that people need are not offered anywhere in the ACT”, Dr Bowles said.

Already, a couple of organisations – ones of which many readers would have heard – have told Dr Bowles they could soon close their doors.

This at a time when hunger and want are on the rise. Canberra is an affluent city, recently named one of the world’s most liveable cities – but one in nine Canberrans (between 35,000 and 40,000 people) live in poverty, unable to afford food, education, utilities, or healthcare, or even somewhere to live. Parents are going without food so that their children eat; without power in winter; without medicine.

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class of working poor is emerging, many of them people who, five years ago, would never have imagined their circumstances.

“That social contract that’s persisted for decades is breaking down,” Dr Bowles said.

“These difficult times are placing a severe set of psychological and social burdens on our community. The mental health burden is growing across Australia, fuelled by the lasting effects of the pandemic on the social and emotional development of children and young people, and a failing sense of community. In Canberra, our financial stress adds further to psychological stress. It is no surprise that across the board, there is an increased need for community services.”

The ACT for Community campaign wants the government to adequately fund the full cost of service delivery.

Community services cannot keep up with demand, because funding has fallen behind the costs of service delivery, ACTCOSS states; it

does not cover the cost of running programs or policy reform.

“In effect, Government is expecting services to deliver more for less,” the campaign states.

“This cannot go on.”

The campaign urges the government to recognise the historic underfunding around population growth, and to index funding to population growth (i.e., a 30 per cent increase, or $260 million).

Less than 3 per cent of the ACT Government’s budget goes to the community sector, so this would have less than a 1 per cent impact on the ACT budget overall, Dr Bowles argues.

ACTCOSS’s other requests are for the government to place community services in appropriate facilities, and to establish a $4 million climate change adaptation fund: climate change will cause more frequent natural disasters, and the community sector needs to prepare.

The public can support the campaign by writing to their local candidates or MLA, and telling them how crucial it is to increase funding for community services.

The ACT for Canberra website has prepared messages they can use, or they can write their own.

Dr Bowles hopes this will be one of the largest showings for any cause in Canberra’s history.

“By joining our campaign, they are not just advocating for funding, they are standing up for the future of our community sector and the wellbeing of all Canberrans,” Dr Bowles said.

“Ultimately, poverty is a political choice.

A community as well-resourced as the ACT absolutely has the option in front of it to say that we’re going to look after our population and make sure there are no children in poverty.

That’s not a radical ask in the wealthiest city in one of the wealthiest countries in the world.”

Failing housing system Last week, at the end of Homelessness Week, ACTCOSS and ACT Shelter (which advocates for housing for low-income people) called for political parties and candidates to commit to a more ambitious social housing policy.

Homelessness is worsening, the housing supply has shrunk, and the government’s response is not working, they maintain.

“The housing system is failing Canberra,” Dr Bowles said. “Ultimately, this stems from a view of housing that prioritises it as an investment class, rather than as a basic human right.”

Over the last three decades, Dr Bowles noted, ACT governments have reduced the proportion of social housing stock, from 12 per cent of all housing in the ACT to only 5.7 per cent today. In terms of actual numbers, ACT Shelter CEO Travis Gilbert noted, the ACT had more public housing properties in 1994 than it does today.

The organisations want the proportion restored to 10 per cent by 2036 – i.e., about 19,500 homes; at present, there are only 11,000 homes, Gilbert said.

Market rents, let alone owning a house, are unaffordable for many, particularly in a cost-ofliving crisis, the organisations noted. As a result, waiting lists have “ballooned” to more than 3,000 applicants (around 5,000, possibly even 7,000 people), for the first time in ACT Shelter’s canberradaily.com.au

history; those who need standard housing wait more than five years.

“These aren’t surprises, but they are one of the greatest policy failures in our community’s history,” Dr Bowles said.

In fact, there are 900 more applicants than before the 2020 election – a 40 per cent increase, the organisations remarked.

This puts pressure on other services, such as homelessness, family violence, mental and physical health, alcohol and other drugs, policing and justice. The ACT Government’s Growing and Renewing Public Housing program is inadequate; although intended to add 400 new homes to the public housing portfolio, as the Auditor-General found, it will not result in a real increase in public housing stock, due to population growth.

Homelessness is worsening in the ACT, too, the speakers observed: every night, refuges, crisis services, and other homeless accommodation services are full; and having to turn people away. Some, Mr Gilbert says, will die.

In their election platform, ACT Shelter and ACTCOSS also called for greater stability, security, and protection for renters; better housing outcomes for people with disability; an end to homelessness for people with mental health issues and complex needs; specialist

homelessness services; community-controlled housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; better co-ordination of services and support; renewing the ACT Housing Strategy; and recognising housing as a human right.

Meeting the scale of the social housing crisis would need a “significant upfront investment”, but ACTCOSS and ACT Shelter argue that “the cost of inaction is enormous”. On the other hand, Mr Gilbert said, social housing is an economic, health, and social infrastructure investment: according to KPMG, every dollar of public investment generated $2.30 of economic activity elsewhere, and reduced future costs borne by health, justice and community safety, and other public systems by $2.

“This election, our community stands at a crossroads,” Dr Bowles said. “They can continue with the failing status quo, or they can invest in transformative change into our housing system. … Voters may well question the seriousness of any political party or candidate that does not have an ambitious and clear plan to address housing and homelessness – the biggest policy challenge facing an incoming government.”

This is a much shorter version of two stories, which can be read on the Canberra Daily website – including politicians’ responses.

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Mutant bikes, rats converge in Canberra drain Rats are about to descend on Canberra’s drains but it’s not a rodent plague, it’s a breakaway cycling group with mutant bikes made from scrap parts, pitted against each other in the 2024 Rat’lympics.

It sounds like a scene from Mad Max but it’s a global social group that harks back to 1880 when a rebellion formed in Chicago against the rise of modern “safety” bikes. Rat members scavenge dumps (in Canberra it’s the old Green Shed) for spare parts to weld into freakbikes (chopper bikes, tall bikes, two-seater couch bikes etc).

Canberra’s chapter (est. 2005) is Australia’s first - and only - Rat Patrol contingent. They are a carbon-neutral, non-profit, leaderless democracy, which holds regular bike-building workshops. But every four years, it’s the elite Rat‘lympics.

There will be a torch relay, a cauldron and an opening ceremony but that’s where the similarities end. Just as Rat Patrol is non-conforming, so are the bizarre sporting events such as bike bungee, wheel throwing, tall-bike jousting (or baguette jousting for a French flavour).

Founding member Dan Watters said the whole notion behind Rats was that rodents were good

at evolving or adapting to their environment and surviving.

“What we have learned from Rat Patrol is that bike culture tends to evolve and become strong in cities where there’s a good, healthy bike riding culture and we’ve experienced that,” he said. “We have about 25 bona fide rats and to be considered a legitimate member, you have to build your own bike.”

Creating your own freakbike and riding it is the only initiation and criteria for being officially recognised as a rat. The alternative, underground nature of this group may sound secretive but remember, Rat Patrol spans half way round the world (U.S.A., UK, Africa - and Canberra).

The Rat’lympics will take place on 21st September in drains at the top of Phillip Avenue and while it’s not a private event, it’s not an official event either (no public liability insurance and no government sanctioning).

“Rat Patrol has never done anything officially or organised, it’s very much anarchic, not anarchist,” Dan said.

Helmets will be worn, however, and Rat Patrol Oz (sanctioned by the American chapter) does take

Canberra’s Rat Patrol Oz is part of a 144-year-old movement against the dominance of the traditional “safety” bike.

a moral legalist approach to everything.

Dan has created many freakbikes over the years but his favourite is “Ronin”, which can carry eight people – and it’s amphibious (tried and tested on Lake Burley Griffin). In true parochial style, it was fashioned from old Electric Shadows Cinema seats and, appropriately, it has been used for a bicyclepowered cinema in Dickson.

“It’s fast and it handles really well,” Dan said. “I literally love this bike, it’s so capable, it’s so fun and it’s a piece of Canberra history at the same time.“ For info on Canberra’s rat infestation visit Rat Patrol Oz on Facebook or rat-patrol.org - Georgia Curry

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Kambah resident Julie Long is a stalwart supporter of Canberra’s largest suburb.

Kambah, check out any time you like but you can never leave There’s a healthy northside versus southside rivalry in Canberra but there’s also one competitive suburb that prides itself on being THE best place to live, period.

Kambah is turning 50 and the postcode 2902 is so parochial it produces its own line of merchandise (t-shirts, stubby coolers, beanies), customdesigned tattoos (real ones), and two months of parties.

Just like the song Hotel California, you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave. In one street alone, an entire family (parents and kids) live side-by-side as neighbours and every Sunday they catch up for a weekly meal at one of their homes. There’s even an incident where one Kambah resident sold up and moved to Jerrabomberra and, upon realising her mistake, promptly moved back to the same street.

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who volunteers on the Kambah 50th birthday committee, has lived there since 1981. Every Wednesday, she goes to a “sassy septuagenarians” coffee catchup at Kambah Inn with 25 others wearing large-print name tags, “we are septuagenarians after all”.

“One of our septuagenarians remembers when she and her husband were given a list of 20 blocks of land to choose from in Kambah and Chapman,” Julie said.

“She chose Kambah and moved in over Easter in 1975 - she still lives in the same house. Her children and grandchildren went to Mt Taylor Primary school and her daughter now teaches there. They all love the sense of community that comes with living in Kambah.”

Julie’s neighbours over the fence are the original owner/ builders - as are her neighbours across the road. They just don’t want to leave.

Julie still belongs to a Kambah

mothers’ group that formed in 1988 and used to hold regular street parties, bonfires and fireworks over the back fence (when it was still legal).

“We all met when our children were in pre-school in Kambah and since that time we have dinner once a month to keep in touch,” Julie said.

Over the years, Julie’s street has seen Melbourne Cup dressups, Raiders parties (whenever they were in the finals), Halloween nights, pre-Christmas catch ups and New Year’s Eve gatherings.

“Stories like these could be told of many areas in our suburb,” Julie said. “There is a great sense of connection and we’re very proud to be turning 50 and still having that community passion for being someone who lives in Kambah.”

Kambah locals never leave a

party early, so 50th celebrations are spread over two months.

On August 10 there’s a lantern walk, on August 17 Kambah Wake Tattoo invites locals to get a commemorative tattoo, on 31st August there’s a fair and car display at Kambah Village, and on 14th September there’s sunrise and sunset walks up Mt Taylor (with champers at the top). There are too many events to list here so checkout the Kambah Fifty Facebook page.

Kambah’s prized public art at the local village - sheep sculptures by artist Matthew Harding – will also be dressed to the nines.

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DR ALAN MORAN Since superannuation schemes became compulsory, these savings have come to dominate the nation’s wealth holdings. The funds now amount to $4 trillion, one-third greater than the value of shares traded on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Superannuation funds fall within three categories. Industry Funds (the biggest is Australian Super) are controlled by trade unions, and manage one-third of funds. Originally founded to cover particular sectors, all these funds are now open to anyone.

Public sector funds account for 20

per cent of holdings. Queensland’s Australian Retirement Trust is the largest; Commonwealth Super covers most ACT public servants.

Retail funds manage a similar 20 per cent. The balance is with self-managed funds. Insignia and AMP are the largest.

Super funds have become investment colossi willing to exercise great influence over corporate decision making – in stark contrast to previous eras when investment funds were passive shareholders.

The funds themselves compete with each other. Success in returns is a key attraction – and featured in the funds’ advertising.

Half of the 46 funds that can readily be tracked using Canstar’s analysis virtue-signal by claiming to exclude investments not deemed to meet trendy “Environment, Social, Governance” criteria. In today’s world of climate hysteria, this means they proclaim to

reject investments in coal, oil and gas.

Predictably, most union-controlled funds are in this category, though some (like Mine Super and the real estate industry’s REI Super) have no such provisions.

But climate agitator Market Forces finds that many virtue-signalling funds are heavily invested in fossil fuel businesses. Those regulatory bodies charged with policing untruthful claims will surely address this.

In fact, only three funds – Future Super Balanced, Australian Ethical Balanced, and Verve – have no investments in fossil fuels. Australian Ethical Balanced has performed

poorly; and while Future Super Balanced and Verve performed strongly in 2023/24, longer term they have underperformed.

Ten of the top 12 performers (including three that claim to exclude or avoid fossil fuels) heavily invest in fossil fuel businesses. Fortunately for most superannuation fund members, irrespective of their board’s ideological puffery, the funds’ investment decision makers are more grounded on getting value.

The table below shows the dozen best performers last year and their longer-term results.

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The average of all identifiable funds was an 8.7 per cent gain in 2023/24 and an annual 6.4 per cent over the fi ve years to 2023/24.

Some green-oriented funds already incur losses, and more losses are in train.

Even with government support, the inherently high cost of green energy investments means they cannot flourish indefinitely. Nor can relatively energy intensive businesses that opt or are forced to use such inevitably expensive energy.

One environmental visionista, Andrew Forrest, wound down his “green hydrogen” energy fantasies, reportedly at a loss of $2 billion.

Two years ago, he claimed these projects added $20 billion in value to Fortescue, the company he controls.

The government has earmarked some $10 billion to support green hydrogen.

Superannuants should be concerned if their savings are being

channelled into ventures like Labor’s $22.7 billion ‘Future Made in Australia’ agenda, focussed on bringing about the fantasy of an economy powered by “politically correct” energy sources.

We should all be concerned when ideologically blinkered managers of our savings put pressure on businesses to depart from using commercial energy, and incur costs by using renewable energy, undermining their competitiveness.

Oil, coal, and gas (with uranium) powered modern-day living standards. Those fuels will power increased living standards for those countries where governments do not regulate them out of the market.

Sadly, Australia, under present policies, cannot be among such success stories. canberradaily.com.au

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GIVIT is requesting the donation of fuel vouchers for a mother experiencing hardship. She is currently being assisted by an organisation in the ACT that provides peer support and community services. This mum has two children in kinship care and needs to travel a long distance to visit them. She is currently experiencing financial hardship and requires support to cover the cost of fuel. Her eldest daughter will be celebrating her birthday soon, so your donation of fuel vouchers will enable them to reunite and celebrate together. Generous Canberrans can fund the purchase of fuel vouchers for this mother. 100% of your financial donation will be used to buy fuel vouchers. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’sneeded, search Category: ‘fuel vouchers’; Location: ‘ACT’.

Located opposite Kippax Fair Shopping Centre, we will hold our monthly indoor marketplace on Saturday 17 August from 9am to 1pm. As usual, we will have our community stallholders, barbeque, and morning tea - featuring fresh scones! This month is our craft sale, including games, puzzles, arts, crafts and a cake stall!

VIEW Club Tuggeranong Day: The next meeting/lunch is on Tuesday 20 August from 11am to 2pm at The Vikings Town Centre Club (Cnr Athlon Drive & Rowland Crescent). Our Guest Speaker is Josh Vaughan from Marymead Catholic Care. Josh will inform us about the “not-for-profit” organization which delivers many support services to children, young people and their families.

Lunch cost is $33. RSVP by Friday 16 August. Phone Marilyn on 0409 931 720 or email marilyndnewham@outlook.com.

Gungahlin: Our next meeting will be held at the Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, Nicholls on Wednesday 28 August. We meet from 11:30am and the cost is $35 for a 2-course lunch. Our guest speaker will be Robyn Hipkiss, who as an author later in life, has fulfilled a lifelong dream to tell stories of inspirational women who have influenced and inspired her over the years. If you are interested please text 0413 923 933 before 9pm Sunday 25 August.

‘Work and Leisure’ Bush Dance On Sunday 25 August from 2 to 5:30pm at the Folk Dance Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett. Let’s celebrate Work and Leisure in great style and make people kick up their heels at the lively music played by the Heritage Band led by Dave Johnson.

Don Richmond will teach and call the dances, so no previous dance experience is needed. Please bring a plate of refreshments to share. We will serve nonalcoholic drinks, tea and coffee. Cost: General admission $25; Concessions and CW readers $23; MFS, interstate dancers, and Dance Delights $20; Students $15; free for under 18s. Tickets at the door, EFTPOS and credit card facilities available, otherwise payment by cash. No online ticket sales. Info at Monarofolk.org.au

HYH submissions Submissions to our free Have You Heard community noticeboard are reserved for charity, not-for-profit and community organisations. Deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to the Thursday edition date. Email your submission with essential details – who, what, where, when, cost, contact details – to news@newstimemedia.com.au with ‘HYH’ in the subject heading. Flyers and attachments not accepted. Due to space restrictions, please keep it brief. Please note: publication in print is not guaranteed.

ANBG Thursday Talks Dr Keith Bayliss, research scientist at CSIRO National Insect Collection, studies the evolutionary biology of flies. Keith says flies are one of the most diverse insect orders, yet their richness is poorly known. He will discuss “The wonder of tiny dark flies” at the Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette from 12:30 to 1:30pm on Thursday 22 August, opposite ANBG Visitor Centre. Bookings advised at trybooking.com/ CQGMN. Entry donation is by gold coins, notes or EFTPOS.

Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus Club Ladies who are retired or semi-retired looking for a social club offering friendship, outings, sharing a good book or a game of mahjong are invited to attend the next meeting of the Canberra Lakes Ladies Probus Club on 19 August (3rd Monday of each month) in the Robertson Room at St John’s Anglican Church Reid ACT. Free parking is available. Our Probus Club is only for ladies, our meetings are kept short, so come and meet us, and enjoy morning tea before we sit back to hear our guest speaker chosen for that month. After our meeting we enjoy lunch as a group at the Ainslie Football Club. You will be made very welcome. For more information, please contact President Joan Keith on 6281 6043.

Capital Athletics Are you inspired by the world-class track and field athletes? You can register now for the 2024/25 season of track and field athletics in the Canberra region, including for Little Athletics. There is something for everyone, from Tiny Tots to masters.

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Katherine McMahon (NMA Director), Jeff Maki

Eva Medcalf, Henry Laska, Dianna Laska, Andy Baird

His Excellency Timothy Mawe (Irish Ambassador to Australia), Harald Sandberg (Charge’ d’affaires, Swedish Embassy)

Lucille Halloran, Robyn Hendry

Rachel Thomas (CSO CEO) with CSO Directors Paul Lindwall, Chris Faulks and David Williams

Rachel Thomas (CSO CEO), Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Retd) FAICD (CSO Chair), Her Excellency Sam Mostyn AC (Governor-General of Australia); His Excellency Mr. Gabriele Visentin (EU Ambassador to Australia).

Janet Jeffs, Gail Lubbock, Lee Crips

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Amanda Biggs, Clare Jackson, Neil Doody

Jodie Cunningham, Moraig McKenna, Julie Ryder

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Glenn Hughes, Arthur Gray

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Brain busters 1. 1999 2. English 3. Booker Prize 4. Chile 5. Pygmy mouse lemur

ACROSS 1 Nauseated (6) 4 Presence (8) 10 Visual imagery and symbols (11) 11 Wrap (3) 12 Absorbent (7) 13 Assuage (7) 14 Loss of memory (7) 17 Subjugate, bring into servitude (7) 19 Deterioration in patient’s condition (7) 20 Paper handkerchiefs (7) 21 Bantu language (7) 23 Crustacean (7) 26 Be in debt to 27 Changeovers (11) 28 Short-legged terrier (8) 29 Causing loss of life (6)

Emojis were invented in which year?

The Wars of the Roses were fought over control of which throne?

The 2022 novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida won which literary prize?

Easter Island is a territory of which country?

Which animal is the smallest primate in the world?

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AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

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Tuesday’s full moon suggests you are ready to turn a corner in a key work or personal relationship, especially if it’s your birthday towards Tuesday. However, you will need to think on your feet and be super tactful to avoid arguments.

Get set to turn a corner at work or in your status. You may be surprised by new ideas and projects, or by the path your interests take you down now.

Choose your words carefully as communications may be complex.

Tuesday’s Aquarian full moon brings matters in your personal life into focus and, for some, financially. There will be important negotiations to undertake. You could make a breakthrough by adopting a constructive attitude.

It’s time to turn a corner. For many, this will be at work and for some, within a health or daily routine. You may need to make a tough call regarding domestic matters and discussions will require a calm approach.

A fresh chapter is beginning in your personal life, with family or a creative project. Exciting if out-of-the-ordinary events will bring more variety to your work and social life, and may even be therapeutic. Avoid a battle of wills.

You’ll appreciate feeling more proactive and upbeat and have the chance to spend a little more time on yourself. However, some matters will require tact to avoid arguments, as Tuesday’s full moon calls for a fresh approach to the people you interact with.

You’ll enjoy the arts, romance and personal development.

A change of circumstance may be just what you want but if it points to upheaval, you must plan the upcoming week more carefully to avoid disappointing someone who trusts you.

A development will require you to think laterally in your personal life, at home and at work. Get set to turn a corner, and to think ‘outside the square’ for best results, but avoid snap decisions as these are likely to backfire.

You could make breakthroughs with work and personal relationships including making a solid commitment, but you may be surprised by some developments and so will need to be careful with communications. You may be motivated to plan a trip.

A fresh approach to finances and work could have a therapeutic effect on a domestic or personal circumstance. You may be ready to make a commitment to someone or to a project and so must keep communications clear.

You’ll gather steam with a fresh direction or interest such as a new study course, a trip or project.

Tuesday’s full moon will spotlight unexpected communications and developments. Avoid being drawn into arguments this weekend or a battle of wills.

Be prepared to gain fresh perspective. You’ll feel motivated to drive a project forward, as you are passionate about seeing positive results. But you may need to make a tough call or negotiate finances.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT Local drive thru cafe opens in Belconnen

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and flavour at Patissez. From our signature Freakshakes to savory tacos and delightful French toasts, there’s something for everyone.

Visit us for a cozy meal or follow @patissez on Instagram for updates.

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Northsiders have a new spot to grab their favourite coffee and more on the go with the opening of Kickstart Expresso’s drive-thru café in the heart of Belconnen Town Centre.

Kickstart has made a name for itself in Fyshwick over the years and are now bringing that much-loved model to Belco.

“We’ve been sort of looking to refine our model at Fyshwick and get systems in place for a while now with the idea of expanding.

So naturally, Belconnen felt like a

great fit for us,” says Kickstart Expresso Director Archie Davis.

The Belconnen store will feature the same menu as their Fyshwick venue, sourcing fresh local ingredients and using Toby’s Estate coffee.

“Same menu, same coffee, same smoothies and juices and same friendly service,” says Archie.

The menu includes incredible barista-made coffee, a range of smoothies, homestyle toasties, bacon and egg rolls, freshlybaked muffins, and so much more.

Kickstart is a local familyowned business, with Archie

Recess launches in Griffith

A new local in Denman Prospect

Recess Coffee, a new café and coffee roaster nestled in the quaint Griffith shops precinct, opened earlier this week. A collaboration between hospitality veterans Anthony Iannelli and Scott Brewer (of the hatted restaurant Terra), Recess offers patrons a flavour-forward reimagination of all-day breakfast dining, in addition to lunch, locally roasted coffee and retail elements.

“Recess will be a culmination of what we think makes a truly great café,” says Iannelli. “The quality of the coffee is integral to the venue, and Scott will be roasting all of our coffee right here in Canberra – a few for in-store and a few for take-home purchase.”

Recess Coffee’s food menu – helmed by chef Vance Arellano (formerly of Canberra institution Silo Bakery) – veers

Denman Prospect has a new local, with the Two Before Ten Group (TBT) unveiling The Denman Kitchen + Wine Bar – a family-friendly gastro pub, focused on delivering a nose-to-tail dining experience.

“Denman is still a developing suburb, and we wanted to give the community a family-friendly eatery and café open for breakfast to dinner and everything in between – a hub for the community that’s open seven days a week,” explains TBT co-founder Chris Dennis.

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The menu at Recess offers a diverse range of delicious options.

towards classic brunch staples with top-tier execution. Simple and moreish, lighter dishes such as toast with preserves or banana bread accompany old school classics like eggs benedict with saffron hollandaise, fluffy pancake stacks topped with butter and maple syrup, and a breaky muffin layered with folded egg and choice of beef sausage or bacon.

Recess Coffee is located at 6B Barker St, Griffith. Follow @ reccesscoffeegoodtimes on Instagram for more updates.

Kickstart Expresso Director Archie Davis in front of the new Belconnen venue. Photo: Ben Calvert

working alongside his dad, Paul, and mum, Liat.

Kickstart Belconnen is located at 5 Chan Street (enter Benjamin offices carpark via Chan St) and will be open Monday – Friday from 6am – 2pm and Saturday from 7am – 12pm.

Follow @kickstart_expresso on Instagram for updates.

One of the many tasty menu items available at The Denman Kitchen + Wine Bar.

inventive menu.

“Rather than just using all the prime cuts, we’re using all the other parts of the animal,” explains Chris. “It’s effectively zero waste.”

The Denman Kitchen + Wine Bar is open Sunday to Wednesday from 12 pm – 9 pm and Thursday to Saturday from 12pm – 10pm. You can find it at 1 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect.

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eading back to their Southside roots, the team at Table Canberra have added more seats, more staff and are ready to host even more good times in their new Greenway location.

Operating under a philosophy of simplicity and authenticity, Chef Thomas Heinrich creates seasonal menus offering a tantalising fusion of global influences. The celebrated dishes earned Table Canberra an impressive Two Chef Hats at the 2024 Australian Good Food Guide.

More than just a place to sit down and eat, Table is proud to be a facilitator of memories. The welcoming ambience, morish menu and friendly staff invite friends, lovers and families to dine and create moments they will remember forever.

CW spoke with Creative Director and Founder of Table Canberra, Larah Heinrich, to learn about the new location, their delicious meals and welcoming ethos.

Tell us about the relaunch of Table Canberra.

Firstly, we would like to acknowledge and thank Jayson Mesman of The Truffle Farm for allowing us to temporarily use his space during the second lockdown when we couldn’t use our ghost kitchen

in Wanniassa due to space restrictions. We are very excited now that we are back to the Southside where we would like to continue serving our growing community, loyal guests and patrons here as well as all Canberrans and travellers. We know that the hospitality industry, in general, is facing aftershocks and challenging effects of Covid, and we had our fair share of difficulties getting back on our feet. Now we are very excited that restarting Table has shown us great opportunities to serve our guests in a holistic way by showcasing our love for food and genuine hospitality. We’ve managed to embrace those challenges and grow our ability to develop fresh concepts whilst keeping our core values from when we first started.

Tell us about the atmosphere of the new space.

Our place is a combination of eccentric, relaxing, fun and down-to-earth, where our lovely guests feel comfortable and at home, like family.

What type of cuisine are you serving?

It’s a combination of European and continental cuisine with a touch of French and Japanese techniques using sustainable ingredients and supporting local suppliers. We offer Chef’s Degustation as well as Ala Carte lunches on Friday and Saturday.

Chef Thomas Heinrich and Founder of Table Canberra, Larah Heinrich.

How has Table grown since you first started as a ghost kitchen?

Aside from increasing our occupancy from 8 seats to 40, our number of staff has grown and there are a number of upcoming exciting events and parties that we are now able to host, so we invite everyone to get their fun vibes and join us here at Table.

What differences will regulars experience in the new, bigger space?

Diners will now have their own tables. There are also fun games and surprises each night, like guessing an ingredient on a dish hosted by our staff alongside Chef Thomas.

What sets Table apart in the Canberra food scene?

The core of our vision here at Table is to serve our guests as VIPs, welcoming them as family and giving them a fun and relaxing space to decompress on their everyday routine, to feel and experience art in food and to enjoy an explosion of flavours that takes them to great places and memories.

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That’s art & entertainment CW’s Time Out editor Jessica Cordwell brings you the latest in arts and entertainment news from around the Canberra region. Highlights this week include the new Chair of the NMA Council, 75 years of CSO and Celluloid Dreams on our screens.

Award-winning historian appointed Chair of Council at NMA One of the country’s most celebrated contemporary historians is stepping into a new role and helping to shape how Australians interact with history. Professor Clare Wright OAM has been announced as the new Chair of the National Museum of Australia (NMA) Council, a role she says is an honour.

“I look forward to working closely with Council and the Museum’s amazing team of curators, researchers, guides and administrators to bring these stories – as well as international blockbuster exhibitions – to life,” says Professor Wright.

Professor Wright is currently a Professor of History and the inaugural Professor of Public Engagement at La Trobe University. She is the author of four historical works, including the bestselling The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka and You Daughters of Freedom.

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The appointment of Professor Wright to the Council Chair alongside Katherine MacMahon who was appointed Director in February, is the first time in NMA history there has been a female director alongside a female Council Chair.

The Council plays a vital role in NMA operations and is responsible for the overall performance of the organisation. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction and establishing goals for the management team.

Not only an award-winning historian, but Professor Wright is also an author, broadcaster, podcaster and public commentator who has worked in the fields of politics, academia and media. She was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2020 for services to literature and to historical research.

Serving on the Museum’s Council since October 2022, Professor Wright steps up to the role of Chair in

Clare Wright OAM has been appointed Chair of the National Museum of Australia Council. Image supplied.

late August when current Chair Ben Maguire AM steps down after 10 years.

“Clare’s appointment to Council Chair is welldeserved recognition of her already significant contribution, her standing as a historian, and her passion and dedication,” says Mr Maguire.

Also joining the National Museum of Australia Council are three new members: Professor Ann McGrath AM, Professor Megan Davis and Janine Freeman.

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Canberra Symphony Orchestra unveils landmark 75th anniversary program Next year the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will celebrate entertaining audiences for threequarters of a century. In preparation, the CSO has released the highly anticipated 75th anniversary program.

The theme for the season is ‘Stories’ and explores the narrative power of music across multiple cultures and eras, says CSO Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Jessica Cottis. The program promises to captivate audiences and carry them through time, place and imagination with a rich tapestry of myths, legends, folk songs and sacred lore that has inspired classical greats and contemporary composers.

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and compositions that honour traditional language and stories from First Nation Artists.

One of the world premieres is a commissioned work created by Canberra’s Christopher Sainsbury, that commemorates lost storytelling from the Dharug language. Another Canberra composer and pianist presents a world premiere as Sally Whitwell explores ghostly tales from around our region.

Heading back in time, audiences are invited to experience work by composer Peggy Polias which has been inspired by the mythology of Ancient Greece and the ruins of Pompeii.

Masters of storytelling hit the stage in Art of the Score: The Music of John Williams which features themes from blockbuster movies like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park and more.

A different kind of masterful storytelling is shared in Ravel’s Ma mere l’Oye (My Mother Goose) a joyful jaunt through the world of children’s

Canberra Symphony Orchestra has unveiled the 75th anniversary program.

folklore and beloved characters like Sleeping Beauty and Tom Thumb.

More than 70 performers take the stage in the largest-scale work of the season, Gustav Holst’s The Planets, an incredible seven-movement orchestral suite. Each movement is dedicated to a planet and its unique astrological character.

International guests include composers Elena Kats-Chernin and Peggy Polias, violinist Sophie Rowell and flautist Sally Walker, Soprano Sara Macliver, mezzo soprano Ashlyn Tymms, tenor Louis Hurley and bass baritone Christopher Richardson.

The season also includes four Llewellyn Series concerts, two Australian Series concerts, four Chamber Classics Concerts and one special event. Created for the enjoyment of the community, CSO is thrilled to share 2025 with its loyal Canberra audiences.

“As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we are thrilled to present a season that honours the past while embracing the future. Our 2025 Stories season is a testament to the enduring power of music to connect and inspire,” Ms Cottis said. (continued page 26) canberradaily.com.au

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Classic films and Celluloid Dreams at Dendy Canberra

Aria Award winning composer heads to Tuggeranong Arts Centre

Cinephiles rejoice, for the first time in 10 years Dendy Canberra is bringing back 35mm screenings in their Celluloid Dreams program with a monthly screening until December.

Reminisce with your favourite classic films back on the big screen, the season offers a range of genres and shooting styles with influential works that have helped to shape the cinematic landscape.

The appeal of the 35mm is the depth that makes you feel like you could reach out and enter the world on screen; the colours are vibrant and the shadows more profound. Breathing with life, audiences are invited to experience films the way filmmakers intended as they lovingly poured themselves into their craft.

A story of legends, witness Russel Crowe as Maximus in his Oscar-winning performance in Gladiator. Watch another Aussie take on a character from the history books as Eric Bana transforms into one of Australia’s most notorious criminals in Chopper.

Running until December, find the details of Dendy Canberra’s Celluloid Dreams; canberra.dendy.com.au

Composer and saxophonist Jeremy Rose and his quartet present a jazz-infused night of music at Tuggeranong Arts Centre on Saturday 31 August.

Taking home a coveted Aria Award at last year’s ceremony for Best Jazz Album with Nightjar, which was recorded with The Vampires, another of Rose’s musical outfits. The composer and saxophonist is known for his gift for vibrant melody and musical curiosity with the Jeremy Rose Quartet being the cornerstone of his career.

The quartet features Steve Barry on Piano, Noel Mason on bass and Alex Hirlian on drums.

Together their four releases Face to Face, Without and Without, Sand Lines and Chiba have received critical acclaim. Their work explores compositional ideas in contemporary jazz and has been heralded as state-of-the-art acoustic jazz (Australianjazz.net) and riveting improvisations from one of our best composers (Syndey Morning Herald).

Experience the Jeremy Rose Quartet at Tuggeranong Arts Centre on Saturday 31 August 7pm; tuggeranongarts.com

Witness In A Nutshell: The Poetry of Violence at Canberra Theatre Centre on 13-14 September. Image supplied.

The Poetry of Violence hits the stage Known for his tragedies and timeless romances, William Shakespeare weaved acts of violence and cruelty into many of his works.

Australia’s leading Shakespearean theatre company, Bell Shakespeare, shines a light on the

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poetry of these acts with In A Nutshell: The Poetry of Violence at Canberra Theatre Centre on 13-14 September.

Peter Evans, Artistic Director of the theatre troupe, takes audiences on a journey through some of Shakespeare’s most memorable depictions of violence. Exploring the renowned author and poet who questions humanity’s relationship with violence, an ensemble cast performs scenes and speeches that will move the audience.

Scenes of violence from plays such as Macbeth, Henry VI, Titus Andronicus, Coriolanus, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar will have audiences enthralled. The second instalment of In A Nutshell is a comprehensive analysis of the portrayal of violence, the use of language, the limits of emotions and the rashness provoked by love and hate.

“It’s an unashamedly personal journey through scenes and speeches I love, focused on the various ways Shakespeare explores and defines violence. I’d encourage everyone, whether you’re new to Shakespeare or an

aficionado, to come along and join us as we take a deep dive into Shakespeare’s concerns and preoccupations and the inner workings of the plays,” says Mr Evans.

See In A Nutshell: The Poetry of Violence at Canberra Theatre Centre on 13-14 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

From Hollywood to inventions, HEDY! comes to The Street Theatre Science and the silver screen were intertwined for one Hollywood starlet, her story comes to Canberra in HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr at The Street Theatre on 31 August.

Shining the light on big ideas in science and hoping to ignite conversations about women in the field, the one-woman show was written by writer and actor Heather Massie. Also taking the stage in the solo role, Massie portrays 36 characters in the production including Hedy Lamarr, Jimmy Stewart and Bette Davis.

Born Hedwig Eva Kiesler, the Viennese-born actress was commonplace in Hollywood films from the 1930s to the ‘50s. Described as the most beautiful woman in the world, Lamarr was

far more than just a pretty face. Acting by day, by night she was an inventor, her most notable invention, The Secret Communication System, made torpedoes more accurate during WWII. Handing the patent to the US Navy, also known as the Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology, it launched the wireless technology revolution that is used in mobile phones, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth.

Relating to the actress/inventor, Massie studied astrophysics with dreams of being an astronaut before discovering theatre. She now marries her love of science and art to tell the incredible story of Hedy Lamarr and uncover the truth behind the glamourous Hollywood star who invented a technology that powers so much of our world today.

A conversation with Heather Massie follows the show, thanks to a partnership with The Street, National Science Week 2024, Fullbright Foundation and Australian Science Communicators.

HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr lands at The Street Theatre on Saturday 31 August 7:30pm; thestreet.org.au

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This week, Michael Popple reviews three epic pieces of fantasy and science fiction. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com

The Mercy of Gods

by James S. A. Corey

Orbit, $34.99 The Carryx are a massive alien empire who have spent eons enslaving various species. When the Carryx descend upon the human world of Anjiin, they harvest the best of the population, including scientist Dafyd Alkhor. Forced to compete against other races to prove humanity’s worth, Dafyd must step up to play the Carryx’s games, even if that means betraying his own species. The authors behind the iconic Expanse series return with another exceptional, high-concept science fiction novel. Expertly setting up elaborate series with unique scenarios, this is a brilliant read and one of the top science fiction books of 2024.

Breaking the Dark

by Lisa Jewell Century, $34.99 Jessica Jones is a damaged, former superhero living in New York. When a rich matriarch hires her to investigate the strange behaviour of her teenagers, Jessica encounters the most unusual case of her career. Taking her investigation to England, Jessica finds herself caught in a strange web of circumstances that will haunt her very soul. This is an interesting new novel that combines the storytelling of acclaimed crime fiction author Lisa Jewell with the popular Marvel universe. The first in a series of Marvel Crime novels, Breaking the Dark is an amazing book, with great characters and a dark story. Highly recommended!

A Darkness Returns

by Raymond E. Feist

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Harper Voyager, $45.00 A rising darkness threatens two worlds. After years of conflict, Hatushaly and his friends have been transported to Midkemia, where Hatu hopes to learn about his power, while back in Garn, Declan Smith is caught up in a deadly war against fanatics. As both worlds fight their battles, they are unprepared for the emergence of a sinister, unstoppable evil. Legendary author Raymond E. Feist returns with another excellent high fantasy read, guaranteed to impress. The first book in a multi-world saga that cleverly utilises fantasy realms from two of Feist’s previous series, this is an outstanding novel that is hard to put down.

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Catch Jebediah with Special Guests Magic Dirt at The Baso on 24 August. Image supplied.

Take 5 with Kevin Mitchell of Jebediah Thirty years ago, Kevin Mitchell and a few mates got together to make some music. Today, Jebediah remains a much-loved Aussie band. The alternative rockers head to The Baso in Belconnen with special guests Magic Dirt on Saturday 24 August. CW’s Jessica Cordwell caught up with lead vocalist and guitarist Kevin Mitchell ahead of the show.

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What can audiences expect from the show?

We are celebrating the release of OIKS, our 6th album and first in over a decade, so we’ll be playing a bunch of new songs from that record. Of course, we will play

a lot of the more well-known songs from the past as well. We have always thought of a Jebs show as being celebratory and have tended towards doing our best to give people what they want and what they’ve paid to see.

When did you know you wanted to be a performer?

I’m not sure I ever knew it was what I wanted to be as such, but it was something I was attracted to from the age of five and have been doing it in various guises ever since. When I was a kid, it was channelled through dancing and drama, then high school musicals and then the band after that.

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Playing the mainstage of the Big Day Out two years in a row in ‘99 and 2000 was a highlight for Jebediah as that festival had become so important to the band in terms of its cultural and musical influence. We had gone to the Big Day Out as teenage punters and dreamed that one day we would be up there ourselves.

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Tell us about Bob Evans.

He’s a guy whose name came from an old op shop t-shirt I used to own and plays music that I’ve written for myself rather than for Jebediah.

Incredibly, he’s gone on to make as many albums as Jebediah. He’s the side project that turned into a full-time gig.

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What’s next for you?

The Jebediah tour continues pretty much until the end of 2024. We still have a bunch of places to play all around Australia and then we hit the Hotter Than Hell festival after that playing Slightly Odway in full.

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Catch Jebediah with Special Guests Magic Dirt at The Baso on Saturday 24 August 7pm; oztix.com.au

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Lily Bloom (Blake Lively) moves to Boston, returning home to attend her abusive father’s funeral. Choosing to stay in the city to open her dream flower shop, Lily soon meets the hot-tempered tall, dark, and handsome neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni).

Based on the 2016 bestselling young adult novel, the movie ages the lead characters to suit the elite position of neurosurgeon. While the characters are a decade older than originally written, the romantic melodrama seems better suited to younger characters. However, the inclusion of Blake Lively will widen the audience.

Like Where the Crawdads Sing (2022), the love triangle consists of a beau who leaves the love interest

to attend the military, leaving space for a cad to intervene and establish an abusive relationship. Lily’s childhood is populated with instances of abuse against her mother by her father. It is with Atlas that Lily finds a kindred spirit; the boy next door who faces his own challenges. Through her early relationship with Atlas, Lily establishes a foundation of love and safety that she carries with her, much to the frustration of Lily’s current love, Ryle.

The movie’s main strength is its commentary on abusive relationships: the insidious struggle of self-doubt, the astonishment of realising one is a victim, and the generational wreckage that may be wrought.

Verdict: A golden Mills & Boon romantic drama, elevated by its timely theme, and ability to provide an empathetic viewpoint of one living through a cycle of abuse.

- Luke McWilliams, themovieclub.net Viewed at Dendy Cinemas.

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Canberra cries over Spilt Milk cancellation Canberra music-lovers will miss out on yet another music festival following the sudden cancellation of Spilt Milk, which was scheduled for this November. It follows the recent cancellation of Groovin’ The Moo at Epic last April. Spilt Milk plans to return in 2025.

Organisers have kept the reasons for the cancellation under wraps, however, offered a promise of a return when they can “make all your dreams come true”.

The festival announced its 2024 cancellation on social media, apologising to fans and stating, “We couldn’t get you the Spilt Milk you deserve this year”.

Originally only held in Canberra (2018), Spilt Milk expanded to Ballarat, then the Gold Coast and also to Perth. Over the years, Spilt Milk had cemented its spot as a popular event on the annual

Australian music fest calendar.

Previous Spilt Milk events in Canberra have attracted about 5,000 people from the region and surrounding country towns. The line-ups have been impressive, last year, Post Malone headlined and in 2022 – the first Spilt Milk following Covid lockdown – Flume and UK outfit The Wombats headed the bill.

Spilt Milk and Groovin The Moo have previously led the way in providing pill-testing to festival goers.

In 2018, Groovin the Moo music festival was the first in the country to trial free pill testing, and the event hosted the service again in 2019. However, that ended after festival organisers couldn’t secure insurance for the service in subsequent years.

The cancellation news came as a shock to punters who frequent

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Spilt Milk, especially after the 2023 line-up that saw heavyweights like Budjerah and Ocean Alley take to the stage at Exhibition Park.

This latest cancellation adds to a long list of events not going ahead, as the struggling music festival industry deals with high running

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Spilt Milk had become a staple in the festival calendar, eagerly awaited by music lovers in Canberra and the region. Earlier this year, major player Splendour in the Grass pulled the plug on its 2024 event.

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What's on Rusciano 17 Em Returns after five years with

AUG her new show Outgrown, a

hilarious and multisensory look into the beauty that can emerge when everything is burned to the ground.

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AUG world of science with one of the great events happening around the city from a tour exploring what’s underneath to walks in nature.

Various locations, until 18 August, full program; scienceweek.net.au

Brilliant 20-25 Every Thing

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A transcendent and tender celebration of life, that reminds us to pay attention to life’s smallest joys, and to each other.

Canberra Theatre Centre, Saturday 17 August 8pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

ACT Hub, 20-25 August; acthub.com.au

17 Smiths@Belco This edition of the live music

AUG event sees Australiana band The Bushwackers launch their new album The Great Australian Lap.

AUG a night of laughs from inappropriately texting your therapist to what it would be like to be on the road with Taylor Swift in Backup Dancer.

Belconnen Arts Centre, Saturday 17 August 7pm; belcoarts.com.au

National Convention Centre, Friday 23 August 7:30pm; ticketek.com.au

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[Straight Talk]

Blending movement, music, soundscape, spoken word and projection, Marrugeku’s unique intercultural work reflects the impact of government-sanctioned brutality.

Canberra Theatre Centre, 23-24 August; canberratheatrecentre.com.au The National Opera presents The Merry Widow at The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 23-25 August.

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AUG Never tried opera before? The Merry Widow is the perfect introduction, with its catchy tunes and engaging storyline, it’s half musical, half opera, and 100% fun! This show is your gateway to a vibrant and entertaining experience. Join us and discover why this classic is loved by so many.

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AUG Step back to a visionary age when music-evoked emotions in Voices of the Italian Baroque Treasures.

Snow Concert Hall, Saturday 24 August 2:30pm; snowconcerthall.com

The Q- Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 23-25 August; nationalopera.org.au

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Free-Rain Theatre presents Tracy Lett’s 2007 Pulitzer Prizewinning play.

Members of the seriously dysfunctional Weston family gather at their family home near Pawhuska, Oklahoma, after the disappearance of the family patriarch Beverly Weston. So, do we assume that they are there to comfort and support each other?

ACT Hub, Causeway Hall in Kingston. Written by Tracy Letts. Directed by Cate Clelland. For more, visit acthub.com.au/production/august-osage-county

Children across the globe again get the chance to live out their unicorn fantasies with Spin Master Entertainment’s Unicorn Academy Season 2 now on Netflix. To celebrate the second season, Spin Master has released a new toy series which includes Sophia, Isabel and Ava fashion dolls as well as unicorns Wildstar, River and Leaf. The range also includes, unicorn plush toys, three unicorn and small doll pairs consisting of Sophia and Wildstar, Isabel and River, and Ava and Leaf, and baby unicorn collectibles.

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And you, our community, have responded with such enthusiasm!

This month we’re stepping out from the fitting room curtains and sharing some of our favourite things about Colleen’s

Karen - Store Manager Why do you love working at Colleen’s?

The energy that you feel when you open the door and step into the shop. It’s equal parts care and compassion, balanced with experience and knowledge. I’m proud of the safe and supportive space we hold for our clients, regardless of size or circumstance.

We believe everybody is deserving of a beautifully fitted bra, and every person deserves our respect and assistance. When work is one of your favourite places to be, you know that you’re doing something right!

everyone, but particularly the more curvaceous, to be wearing the best bra for them. Like shoes, there are different types of fit, and knowing yours is empowering.

I want to watch our customers walk out of the store with shoulders back, standing tall, ready to take on the world because they are comfortable and confident.

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Rose Why do you love working at Colleen’s?

The feeling of satisfaction when finding the right fitting bra or swimsuit never grows old. We have carefully curated a lovely range of styles and colours to fit our customers. For our pool enthusiasts and those lucky enough to be heading on holidays to warmer climates, we have an extensive range to choose from.

It’s always a pleasure to help our customers find the perfect swimsuit (which let’s be honest, is a task most of us don’t terribly enjoy!).

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How to Disversify Your Portfolio with Precious Stones

Investing in gemstones has long been a way to diversify portfolios, with their intrinsic value often appreciating over time due to rarity and growing demand. To gain expert insights on this investment avenue, we spoke with Sapphire Dreams, a premier destination for exquisite sapphires known for its focus on quality, rarity, and ethical sourcing.

What are the key factors that make gemstones a good investment?

Gemstones like sapphires are naturally rare, and their value tends to increase over time, especially as demand continues to outpace supply.

Investing in gemstones offers a way to diversify a portfolio as precious

metals and stones tend to maintain value in times of uncertainty and can be a good hedge against inflation.

significance across cultures and a consistent upward trend in prices further enhance their investment appeal.

What are the most popular gemstones for investment, and why?

Explain the process of getting a sapphire evaluated.

Sapphires, with their deep colour and rarity, and diamonds, known for their universal recognition and historical role as a store of value, are both popular choices, while rubies are also a soughtafter option.

If you are investing in a sapphire, ideally you would be doing so from a certified seller. They will provide a seller’s certificate with documentation of the authenticity of gemstone.

Otherwise, if you have concerns, you are within your rights to ask for an independent sapphire valuation.

What makes sapphires a good investment choice?

What factors influence the value of sapphires?

Their rarity and unique, vibrant colours, which are unmatched by other gemstones. Additionally, their historical

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The sneaker series: New Balance 990v6 No longer just reserved for Jerry Seinfeld and dads in the ‘90s, the jogger is back in fashion! Whether it’s with activewear, jeans or the occasional skirt, you can barely leave the house without seeing someone in a running shoe. How do you know which to buy? CW takes the guesswork out of finding the perfect fit for you. In this edition, our Fashion and Beauty Editor, Jessica Cordwell, takes the New Balance 990v6 out for a spin.

Comfort: Elite, like wearing your favourite slippers but it is appropriate to wear them outside the house.

Where would you wear this shoe: A lake walk, doing groceries and errands and even to the office.

Taking advantage of the sneaker being in fashion, the fun

colourways can be matched to your everyday style. I wouldn’t wear them to a dinner, play or important meeting, anywhere else is fair game.

Would you pay the asking price: Before wearing them, I would have hesitated about spending $350 but after wearing them, I would pay that for a second pair.

Would you recommend this shoe: Without a doubt. They are also made in children’s sizes so get one for the kids, parents, and grandparents - the whole family should have a pair. canberradaily.com.au

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Can’t switch off, on edge, irritable and desperate for a good night’s sleep?

You would like to wind down and relax but modern life has other plans for you.

When the alarm goes off you desperately want to stay a little longer under the doona, but that desire is squashed by the need to get to work or get the kids off to school.

Once you are awake it’s difficult to slow down. You are subject to an increasing onslaught of information

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and stimulation; unlike anything humanity has previously known. One edition of the newspaper contains more information than someone in the 17th Century encountered in a whole lifetime. No wonder your mind is busy and can’t switch off.

Many clients we work with at Live Well are what I call ‘wired but tired’. It’s easy to become wired when your nervous system, which is responding to an avalanche of stimulation needs to run faster and faster just to keep up.

As a consequence of being wired, it becomes progressively harder to switch off. Have you ever noticed how babies when they get overtired can’t settle and become increasingly distressed? As adults, the same process is happening, but we are better at pushing through the tiredness barrier and soldiering on. In other words, you are good at ‘switching on’

and even when you do stop for a moment your nervous system stays on standby mode, ready to leap into action again at a moment’s notice. All this go, go, go leaves you feeling deeply exhausted.

So how do we access the deep rest our bodies are craving?

• One night a week, go electronics-free; switch off the TV, and your mobile phone and hide the laptop. Better still, turn off all devices at least two hours before sleep to give your body and mind a chance to unwind.

• Include a relaxation practice in your day, even five minutes starts to re-train your nervous system to unwind. Try listening to a guided relaxation in bed at night as you go to sleep.

• Get out in nature (park bathing) or learn to meditate both are very healing and proven to reduce stress.

• Try to ensure you are not multi-tasking all day. Find space in

each day where you can stick to one task. Your nervous system will thank you.

• Remember to breathe. A few deep mindful breaths will quickly bring your mind and body into the moment and offer your nervous system a much-needed pause.

• Reach out and get support.

Acupuncture is exceptionally good at helping rewire your body and mind to relearn how to access deep relaxation and restful sleep and herbal medicine can profoundly soothe an irritated and depleted nervous system.

Meditation and guided relaxation are needed as a daily practice, even five minutes a couple of times a day works wonders.

Editor’s note: This wellbeing column provides information that is general in nature. Please always refer to your preferred health professional for advice suited to your personal healthcare requirements.

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Feeling a sense of achievement is a very important part of feeling positive about ourselves. It’s when we feel proud of ourselves for having achieved something difficult or worthwhile to us. And it’s all relative, it doesn’t matter if others might have found the task easy, if we struggle with something and achieve it, then we deserve to feel good about it. Achievements come in many shapes and forms such as doing a task you really don’t want to do such as cleaning the house or completing a work or study task that is mentally challenging.

Validate yourself Sometimes people look for external validation, like praise, for their accomplishments. We need to learn to praise ourselves as this is much better for our self-esteem. It doesn’t have to be visible to others and a lot of our achievements aren’t. At the same time, it’s important, especially for children, to be praised and validated for hard things they may do, such as coping with something stressful, finishing a chore, helping a friend or being kind when they could have easily not been.

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a day or week helps us to see what we’ve done. It might be as simple as getting through a meeting at work you were worried about, speaking up in class when you usually don’t, or getting something in the house or car fixed.

Break tasks down If you’re feeling a lack of achievement over something difficult, try to break the task down into smaller steps and celebrate completing these. For example, if a child is struggling to understand maths, break the learning up into achievable, manageable chunks for them, be encouraging and supportive, and celebrate their success. We know that all of us learn better when we feel we can achieve things that are meaningful to us, and it leads to better health and wellbeing.

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Mental health achievements Focus also on achievements that are social and part of our wellbeing such as relaxation goals and better sleep.

Looking after our body by moving it every day and eating well are big achievements in our busy lives.

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Exercise for women is about the mental benefits not just physical Mood swings, low energy levels and lack of motivation all have something in common - being the result of a woman’s monthly menstrual cycle.

When we feel happy and full of energy, this is because our brain is producing a ‘feel good chemical,’ also known as ‘dopamine.’ When a woman’s estrogen and progesterone levels are low right before their period, this can impact dopamine production.

“Being a woman can be an emotional rollercoaster, with female hormones changing four times per month, this leaves different reactions and impacts on the body,” says Rowan Cooke, Sport and Exercise Science Specialist at Bulk.com.

“However, it is scientifically proven that exercise can combat these reactions. When we exercise, we feel a sudden ‘high,’ similar to a mood

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swing. This is down to the brain releasing a ‘feel-good chemical’ known as dopamine.

“Dopamine is a chemical messenger often known as the ‘happy hormone’ that carries signals controlling mental and emotional responses in the brain. Therefore, whenever we exercise, our brains release happy hormones.”

New research also reveals it could be even more beneficial for women than men. A study of more than 400,000 adults aged 27-61 found that women who exercise were 24 per cent less likely to experience death from any cause than those who do not exercise, while men were 15 per cent less likely. Women also had a 36 per cent reduced risk for a fatal heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular event, while men had

a 14 per cent reduced risk.

“Exercise is extremely beneficial for women for several reasons. Women find their metabolism decreases as they age, so exercise is important for promoting circulation, lowering blood pressure, and maintaining a healthy weight,” says Rowan.

“Hormones also play a huge part in a woman’s life, and many women may not know that exercise can help regulate their hormonal balance, including estrogen and progesterone levels. Being hormonally balanced can have a positive effect on menstrual health, fertility, and menopausal symptoms.

Walking Walking is a great way to increase dopamine levels, especially in an area with enjoyable scenery and

nice weather. Taking different scenic routes every day can also help to increase dopamine levels, keeping the brain stimulated.

Yoga Yoga is another exercise which is excellent for boosting dopamine levels. Whilst the practice of yoga is focused on relaxation techniques and stretching certain parts of the body that aren’t normally stretched, yoga can also boost dopamine levels by increasing cardiorespiratory output.

Weightlifting Weightlifting is also a great mood booster because of the feeling of achievement and motivation as a result. As you start lifting light and become stronger and increase your weight, dopamine levels will kick in due to a sense of achievement.

Swimming Whilst it can be seen as a higher-intensity sport, swimming is great for boosting dopamine. This is because it can increase the number of certain neurotransmitters in your brain.

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Runnymede features a well-maintained four-bedroom home with an office and two bathrooms, complemented by a five-bay machinery shed. It boasts excellent water security with five

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One of the standout features of the estate is Pats Hill, which offers breathtaking 360-degree views from 710 metres above sea level. This elevated spot provides a serene and picturesque panorama of the surrounding countryside, making it a highlight of the property.

Additionally, Runnymede has the potential for subdivision into two separate blocks, subject to council approval, adding further value and flexibility. Whether you are a horse enthusiast, a grazier, or simply seeking a tranquil escape, this property is worth considering.

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$750,000

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The glow-up of Scullin A newly imagined Scullin has taken on an inner-north look with a revived local shopping centre that boasts Braddon street-cred and millennial vibes.

Five years ago, Scullin Shops was in a dire state, deserted bar a hole-in-the-wall op shop and doctors’ surgery. Today, Sweet Bones Bakery (another franchise of the hipster Braddon café) has breathed new life into the suburb, along with a yoga studio next door and a pizzeria on the other side. Legendary Sue’s Kitchen has been a permanent fixture on the site for decades.

Vibrant murals adorn Scullin Shops’ walls, colourful yarn-bombing wraps around the railings and a local ukelele group meets occasionally in warmer months for music jams while lounging on beanbags.

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Across the road, an early childhood school flourishes and on its shady lawns, a local casual “paint and play” playgroup sets up once a week on picnic blankets. A community garden flourishes and street libraries are everywhere. The local community group – My Scullin - is as strong as ever.

The best part about Scullin is that you can still buy property for under $500,000 – but sales don’t come up often. Scullin tends to fly under the radar for those looking to buy, but they should take notice of the latest property up for sale - 6/2 Adair Street, an elevated three-bedroom ensuite apartment, up for auction on 22 August.

Ray White has just listed this low-maintenance apartment, which is just a short stroll to the friendly shops, and it boasts an enviable urban lifestyle.

This property would suit couples, young families or first-time investors, seeking an entry-level buying opportunity and wishing to start out in style. Thirteen years young and set in a boutique complex of only 10 apartments, its modern interiors showcase a soft palette of warm colours and the open living / dining / kitchen area is sited to capture the northern sun.

For sport enthusiasts, Scullin has several beautifully maintained neighbourhood ovals adjacent to Southern Cross Early Childhood School and well-appointed children’s playgrounds. For the shopaholics, Westfield Belconen is only 5 minutes away and the city is only a 10-minute drive away.

If your budget stretches above $500,000, there’s a brand new two-bedroom townhouse for sale at 1/150 Belconnen Way for $749,000+.

The new townhouse is located within a boutique development of five and boasts generous open plan living spaces finished with hybrid vinyl flooring. The designer kitchen includes 20mm stone benchtops and ample storage complimented by Bosch appliances.

Ray White auction for 6/2 Adair Street, Scullin, is on 22 August, 5pm. If you’d like to inspect the property, call Ray White agent Peter Waker on 0418 628 043. If you’d like to take a look at 1/150 Belconnen Way, Scullin, contact HIVE real estate agent Matt Shipard.

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Vacant rentals grow in Canberra National Insights

The number of vacant rentals in Canberra grew even further in July, as the capital leads vacancy across the country, according to the latest PropTrack Market Insight Report released this week.

Canberra recorded the highest growth in rental vacancy of all capitals over the month, up 0.20 percentage points (ppt) to sit at 2%, the highest rental vacancy rate of all markets.

• The national rental vacancy rate held relatively steady in July, dropping just 0.01 percentage points (ppt) to 1.42%.

• The slight drop in vacancy was driven by regional markets, which recorded a 0.04ppt decline month-on-month to 1.28%. Capital cities, in contrast, held steady at 1.47% over July.

• Sydney’s vacancy rate was unchanged over the month at 1.68%. This was 0.36ppt higher than the level seen just three months ago.

• Melbourne was the only other capital city to see vacancy rise in July, up 0.05ppt to 1.56%.

• Darwin (1.03%) has overtaken Adelaide (1.06%) to record the lowest vacancy of any capital city, shedding 0.15ppt over the month.

• Hobart saw the sharpest decline in vacancy of any capital city in July, down 0.17ppt to 1.11%.

• Brisbane and Perth recorded more modest declines, reaching 1.16% and 1.26%, respectively.

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Additional ACT insights: • Rental vacancy in Canberra grew by 0.20ppt over the month and 0.41ppt over the quarter, the highest monthly and quarterly growth of the capital cities in July.

• Canberra had the highest rental vacancy of all markets in the country at 2% in July, which was a slight fall (-0.01ppt) from a year earlier.

• Canberra is the only market to see a greater share of available rentals (+115%) since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020.

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Australia’s renters, rental supply has improved over the past three months, with the national vacancy rate rising 0.18ppt to 1.42%. Capital cities have seen the largest improvement, with vacancy up in six of the eight cities over the quarter,” said Anne Flaherty, Senior Economist, PropTrack.

“Supporting the rise in capital city vacancies has been an increase in investor activity, with the number of new loan commitments to investors up 25% over the June quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year.

“Higher investor activity has resulted in more rental properties hitting the market, helping to counteract the increase in demand from population growth.

“Regional areas, in contrast, have seen conditions deteriorate further, with vacancy falling to 1.28% in July. Vacancy in the regions has now held below capital city levels for three consecutive months.”

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‘The The Concreting Specialist Specialist’

✓ Brick & Concrete Cracks | Solutions & Rectifications ✓ Engineering Design & Certification | Plans ✓ Reports incl Costings | Building | Structural | Civil ✓ Waterproofing | Assessment & Damage Control ✓ Retrospective Development & Building Applications

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Garage or Home Slabs · Driveways · Paths · Repairs

EXPERIENCED SERVICE!

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GARDEN & LANDSCAPING

Call DANIEL 0431 311 746 6292 2073

Affordable Rate | Reliable Southside Specials Available

All Work Guaranteed

Al Gardner

Specialising in the supply and installation of all types:

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Fencing – colourbond, timber, tubular, chainwire, picket, rural, pool, security, horizontal slat, gates & fence hire.

Retaining Walls – concrete sleeper, timber, block, rock.

Landscaping – paving, concrete, decks, lawn, artificial turf

Timber Decks & Pergolas METAL PERGOLAS

BH CARPENTRY ACT has you covered!

Call BrendAn 0407 763 597

ELECTRICAL

AceAssetsco.com.au Solo parents 15% discount Property Management Works Shed and Alterations Power Switchboard Repairs EV Charging Points Periodic Solar Testing Short Notice Isolations Small Asbestos Jobs

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• Colourbond fence • Aluminium Slats • Timber • Chainmesh • Security

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PhoneDANIEL Daniel ON on 0418 0418 419 419 383 orEMAIL emailPRIME1Q@OUTLOOK.COM prime1q@outlook.com PHONE Phone Daniel on 0418 419383 383ORor email prime1q @outlook.com ACT license No. 2018491

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extra power • points • lights

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• Tree Surgery & Stump Grinding • Property Maintenance & Cleaning.

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company you can trust

Baya’s Backyard Garden & Tree Services

• Mowing / Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Pruning / Odd jobs • Tree Services • Rubbish Removal • Small landscaping

Ph/Fax: 6241 9413 Mob: 0413 088 908

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Peter 0499 849 008 60

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Garden Cleanup Qualified Horticulturist Rubbish Removal CALL: 0430 582 821 Gutter Cleaning Free no obligation quotes Regular Maintenance Fully insured Customer service from a Commercial or Domestic

A WELL MAINTAINED GARDEN ADDS VALUE TO A PROPERTY

• Glass • Modular walls • Concrete sleeper walls • All fabricated works

Call us today for an obligation-free quote.

meterboard/switchboard upgrades

Lawn Mowing•Pruning•Trimming•Weeding•Rubbish removal Gutter cleaning•Mulching •All maintenance Fully equipped INSURED-Guaranteed.

Well presented after completion.

• Core Drill & Concrete Cutting

Whether you need an old fence repaired, spruced up or if it’s time for a new fence…

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For ALL your gardening needs.

Covering all suburbs.

• Bobcat & Machine Hire

Lindsay Hicks E: cqservices@hotmail.com M: 0432 039 682 PH: 0437 254 793

Techs, Electrical and Hazardous Works

Test and Tag Programs

Regular or One Off Options Available Call Reece 0422 761 238 pickandshovel5@hotmail.com

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DECKS

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Over 30 years experience securing the Canberra Community

The gutter vacuum specialist

Locks changed & keyed the same ‘Locked out’ service Dead locks & window locks supplied & fitted Keys made to locks & locks repaired Screen door locks, repaired and replaced Servicing domestic & commercial clients

Pergola repairs

0421 193 553

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Monteleone Car Works & Metal Fabrication

HANDYPERSON

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HANDY MAN & CONTRACTOR Plumber Specialising in Private Home

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BONZA PAINTING • Internal Paintings Services • External Paintings Services • Residential & Commercial Painting Service • House Paintings Services • Over 15 years experience • Fully Insured Lic No 358952c

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Re-paint specialists for Commercial, Residential and Body corporate All work is Guaranteed & Fully insured Local family-owned business servicing the Canberra region for 28 years

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PLUMBING & GASFITTING

Contact: Ibrahim - Phone: 0411 837 788 Email: boutrosbob@hotmail.com ABN : 17 367 309 467

DREW’S PAINTING SERVICES HOUSE PAINTING INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OUTSIDE PRESSURE CLEANING RUST REMOVAL REFERENCES PROVIDED ON REQUEST

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All areas Free estimates

Fence Repairs Roofing & Gutters Cleaning

PLASTERING & PAINTING

LOCKSMITHS

GUTTER CLEANING

Painting & Plastering Tiling

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24/7 emergency services

Plumbing: • Installation • Repairs & Maintenance • Blocked drains • Water Heaters • Gas Fitting

Roofing: • All aspects of Colourbond & Tiled • Repairs & Maintenance • Gutter & Roof Cleaning • Tiling & Sealing

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TILING

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ROOFING

ALPHA ROOFING CANBERRA Your local roofing experts Our services for both Metal and Tiled roofs include but are not limited to: • Leak Detection • Rebedding & & Repair Repointing • Guttering • New Roofs • Gutterguards • Roof Insulation • Fascias • General • Full roof ongoing roof restoration maintenance

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Antoniak Tiling and Renovations Email: Bantoniak051@gmail.com | 0417 092 760

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LOCAL TILING ACT All suburbs

Ph: 0473 536 741 62

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For all your tiling needs:

Bathroom, Laundry and Kitchen tiling Walls and floors tiling Bathroom Renovations No job too big or small Water proofing shower leaks

Call Alex today 0475 000 528

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• Roof maintenance both tile and colourbond • Roof leaks • Roof restorations • New roofs

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pets of the week Teddy Sweet and soft, Teddy knows how to enjoy life - spending time close to those that we love, getting in some exercise and savouring our favourite foods. A pleasure to be around, Teddy’s family is smitten with him.

Favourite way to spend the day: Teddy sees the day through by sleeping and napping and sleeping some more. Sometimes, when feeling active, Teddy enjoys chasing the ball at the oval.

Favourite snack: Cheese and scrambled eggs.

Favourite toy: Bluey soft toy!

Teddy loves cuddling with him and shaking him in equal measure.

Special talent: Cuddles and more cuddles. Teddy is a very affectionate dog - he’s actually mostly cat.

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Each week CW will share a furry, feathered or scaly face from around the region.

To have your best friend featured, send your answers to the questions below and an image of your pet looking their best to news@newstimemedia.com.au

Judy the British Shorthair A playful lady, Judy the British Shorthair brings joy to her family.

Whether it is making them work for some reciprocated affection or demanding playtime, Judy is a lady who knows what she wants.

Favourite way to spend the day: Eat, sleep, clean, repeat. Her favourite place to rest her head is next to Dad while he works.

Favourite snack: All the mousse and creamy textured treats, particularly the salmon flavour.

Judy will even allow her nails to be cut while she has a treat.

Favourite toy: Mostly bugs, Judy

tells her humans when she is ready to play, she is the best at hide and seek and chase!

Special talent: Keeping her distance, Judy can be a bit of a crank at times. Complete affection from Judy is a head rub against your leg or sleeping next to you.

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