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The Borough takes full advantage of this location, offering residents a balance between peaceful surrounds and everyday practicality.

Just a short walk away, Denman Village Shops cater to daily needs, featuring a supermarket, café, restaurant, gym, medical centre, chemist and dentist. Families are well supported with the P–10 Evelyn Scott School close by, and plans for both public and private schools as the suburb expands.

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Space to live and grow One of the most impressive aspects of The Borough is the sense of space. The development features one, two and three-bedroom apartments, all designed to offer room to move and live comfortably. In the Brixton building, apartments average a generous 90 square metres, a rarity in modern developments and a clear reflection of the focus on quality over quantity.

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Residents will also appreciate the attention to detail that extends beyond their apartment walls. Secure basement parking, lift access, and generous storage solutions ensure daily life runs smoothly, while thoughtful landscaping and shared spaces encourage connection between neighbours. Every element has been considered to create not just a home, but a lifestyle that feels effortless and well balanced.

Amenity designed for lifestyle The Borough is more than a collection of apartments; it’s a self-contained precinct where residents can live, work and relax. Exclusive rooftop gardens provide panoramic views across the Molonglo Valley, ideal for catching up with neighbours or enjoying a quiet evening outdoors.

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Just moments from The Borough, the Denman Prospect Village precinct offers everyday convenience and a welcoming community hub. Residents can enjoy a morning coffee at Two Before Ten, pick up groceries from IGA, or grab a meal at The Denman Kitchen.

With a pharmacy, childcare, and a range of local services all nearby, everything you need is right on your doorstep, making life at The Borough as connected as it is comfortable.

Delivered by an experienced team The Borough is developed by the same visionary team that delivered Kingsborough in Kingston, a project celebrated for its design, sustainability and vibrant sense of place. Drawing on this experience, the team has created a precinct that embodies the best of Canberra’s lifestyle, from oversized floor plans to thoughtfully planned communal areas. Every detail has been considered to ensure residents can enjoy a sense of comfort, connection and belonging.

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by GEORGIA CURRY In a Canberra first, 78 graffiti artists converged on the Woden drains – rumoured to be the longest legal graffiti site in the Southern Hemisphere – for an annual “graff meet” last weekend.

Organiser Lindsay Westphal, from Perth, said it was the largest graff meet he’d ever organised and his aim was to preserve their culture and to highlight the fact that graffiti art came first and mural art came second.

In another Canberra first, this was the first time all 500+ metres of the Woden drain, from end-to-end, had been painted with graffiti art in one go.

There are no paintbrushes, just spray cans.

“To me, it’s art,” Lindsay said. “Street art and graffiti are two different things, there’s a

distinctive difference. Street art is mostly focused on paintbrushes or stencils, whereas graffiti is more focused on an actual word or a theme.

When you’re only just doing faces, it takes away from the main thing, which is actually the word.”

The theme for the graff-meet was “dark”, meaning skulls, crossbones, wizards or warlocks.

The mural faces were done in colour and the words/characters in greyscale.

The average age of graffiti artists was 40+, and they travelled from Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne to give Canberra a spray.

Lindsay said he was going to hold the event in Perth but “couldn’t find a wall long enough”.

He’s dubbed this year’s meet “The Killing of Canberra” but don’t panic, it’s a harmless saying (“killing it” meaning absolutely nailing it).

“Most of us are over 40 now and it gets us all together and it’s just all about talking,” 53-yearold Lindsay said. “A guy came up to me today

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78 graffiti artists give Canberra a spray More than 70 graffiti artists from around Australia are converging on Woden drains near Callum Street this weekend to give Canberra a spray.

and I haven’t seen him since ‘97. You just keep giving back to what you’re painting and I think that’s the greatest reward because everyone comes together.”

Lindsay plans to publish a photo book the graff meet in Canberra, and he’s also arranged t-shirts and posters for the “writers” to keep as souvenirs.

Canberra has the most designated legal graffiti sites out of all capital cities in Australia and Woden drains near Callam Street (a permanent legal wall that runs alongside Yarralumla Creek) has been a legal canvas for graffiti artists since the late 1990s.

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Canberra’s oldest church turns 180

by NICHOLAS FULLER Turning 180 this year, the Anglican Church of St John the Baptist, Reid, is Canberra City’s oldest building, and its history is closely bound up with Canberra’s.

Founded in 1841 and consecrated in 1845, St John’s has been “a steady feature from long before the national capital was established” in 1913, says the rector, the Revd. David McLennan.

Indeed, the oldest photograph taken in what would become the ACT is of the church — not yet finished, still to be topped with its spire; in the foreground, a man shoots rabbits in a paddock. That paddock, long since buried under tarmac, is now Anzac Parade.

Robert Campbell of Duntroon helped to pay for the church’s construction, as well as that of Canberra’s first school and library (now a small museum) on the site.

St John’s also contains Canberra’s original graveyard; those buried here include Sir Robert Garran, the former Labor leader and

Commonwealth Solicitor-General, and former Governor-General Viscount Dunrossil (1960–61).

“It’s been a continuing witness… to a Christian presence in the region,” Mr McLennan said.

“It’s ministered to that early generation of settlers, and then through the Federation era, as Canberra took on a new significance.”

It has been called “the Westminster Abbey of Australia” because Canberra has no Anglican cathedral (the bishop’s seat is in Goulburn), St John’s is “a focal point of worship where significant civic events can occur”, Mr McLennan said.

Illustrious visitors include the late Queen Elizabeth II (for whose first visit in 1954 the church was given a 13th-century stone from Westminster Abbey); the then-Prince Charles; Bishop Desmond Tutu, the South African antiapartheid and human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner; and British prime minister Margaret Thatcher. Australia’s first Chief of General Staff, Major-General Bridges, was laid in state here, before he was interred elsewhere.

St John’s Anglican Church, Reid.

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd regularly attended service here, as did Governor-General Lord De L’Isle (1961–65), who gave the church its eight bells in memory of his wife, Jacqueline, who died in 1963.

Today, Mr McLennan says, St John’s is an inclusive Christian community with around 250 parishioners: senior public servants, military officials, contractors, teachers, and a diverse range of professions in the public service, government, and non-government spheres.

Its community, the rector believes, is close to 500 people, given funerals, baptisms, and civic events, a diaspora with historic affiliation, occasional attendees, and visitors to Canberra.

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Donald Trump deserves all the accolades he’s been given for his handling of the Gaza/Israel war, but for the life of me, I can’t understand how stupid he can be with his tariffs.

He is supposedly trying to outdo China and compete with them. China uses state control to manufacture and sell products to the world at artificially reduced rates to destroy their competition. It’s the oldest trick in the book if you’re trying to gain a monopoly on certain goods.

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South Korea and Japan are two strong democracies in Asia, vital to standing up to China. So why on earth does Trump slap 50 per cent tariffs on South Korean steel and a slightly lower tariff on Japanese steel?

Tariffs on these two great Asian democracies only help China. Wake up, Donald.

Speaking of stupid decisions, it seems only Australia, the UK, Germany and Denmark are charging full steam ahead into using renewables exclusively to slash emissions — to the great detriment of their economies.

In Australia’s case, we produce only 1 per cent of the world’s emissions. China is now up to 31.5 per cent, rising from 30 per cent two years ago. The US, Russia, India and Indonesia are all going gangbusters in increasing their use of fossil fuels, especially gas.

We are destroying ourselves for no reason. By doing so, we only help countries hostile to Australia by wrecking our manufacturing and agricultural industries, not to mention the huge environmental impact on vast tracts of land now earmarked for solar panels and wind turbines reaching up to 300 metres high.

I’ve written about this before, and it strikes me that now is our last chance to get it right. I suggest the Federal Government hold a climate summit — along the lines of those Bob Hawke convened in the 1980s.

The summit should include representatives from all states and territories, government and opposition politicians, farmers, miners, environmentalists, and ordinary members of the public to discuss the best way forward.

This issue is too important for all of us to be left to partisan politics.

Time should be allowed for genuine discussion so that we can reach an approach everyone can live with, and, more importantly, stick with.

For my two bob’s worth, I would suggest that this summit consider installing solar panels — perhaps free of charge — on all buildings that can utilise them, and explore taking those properties off the grid. That way, the grid wouldn’t become overloaded with renewables at certain times of the day, as those solar systems would be self-sufficient.

Large areas of agricultural land would be spared, and the huge subsidies currently being given to renewable energy companies could instead be redirected towards providing free solar panels and storage systems in our cities and towns. After all, the roofs are already there.

How about it Albo?

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Canberra’s annual Big Wig Challenge is known for putting courage to the test, and this year Icon Water has joined the line-up of local leaders willing to face their fears for a good cause. The event, hosted by the Canberra Hospitals Foundation, challenges participants to step out of their comfort zones and raise funds to support patients, families and healthcare workers across the region.

For Davina McCormick, General Manager Customer Engagement at Icon Water, getting behind the Big Wig Challenge was a natural fit.

“At Icon Water, we feel so lucky to live in Canberra and we are committed to our community,” says Davina. “But we also know that life doesn’t always go to plan, and that’s when community matters most.

The Canberra Hospitals Foundation plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families during some of their toughest moments. The valuable work they do for the region very much aligns with Icon Water’s values of care, courage, connection and community.

That’s why we’re honoured to stand alongside them through initiatives like the Big Wig Challenge.”

This year, Davina and Icon Water’s Managing Director, Ray Hezkial, will join other community leaders to zipline across Canberra Airport, raising funds and awareness for the Foundation.

“I’m excited but also feeling nervous about the moment I need to step off the building,” Davina admits. “But that’s nothing when you think of the fear and uncertainty that patients and their loved ones go through when their life changes in a moment.

It’s why we’re standing with those who care for our community, and if ziplining across Canberra Airport helps raise awareness and funds for such an important cause, I’m absolutely up for the challenge.”

Beyond this single event, Davina says Icon Water’s community spirit is part of its everyday culture.

“Many of our team members have a personal connection to the care provided through the Canberra Hospitals Foundation,” she says.

Icon Water’s Davina McCormick (third from left) is stepping up for the Big Wig Challenge, helping raise funds for the Canberra Hospitals Foundation.

“Community engagement is a vital part of Icon Water’s role as an essential service provider.

We’re proud of how we engage with the Canberra community, and so many of our people get involved in local events and partnerships that make a real difference.”

To learn more about the Big Wig Challenge or to donate, visit canberrahospitalfoundation.org.au/ event/big-wig-2025 For more information about Icon Water, visit iconwater.com.au

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Fisherwomen get reel

by GEORGIA CURRY Imagine catching a massive fish and then posting a picture of yourself proudly holding the 70cmlong Murray Cod and the only feedback you get is, “you look sexy”.

That was the reality for 29-year-old Latham resident April Collins, who was fed up with sexist remarks on online fishing forums so she created “Canberra Girls Fishing” on Facebook – a group that’s not about what you’re wearing but about what you’re reeling in.

“I used to post some photos on Facebook fishing groups and I kind of just got to the point where I was really, really fed up with feeling sexualized and objectified,” April said. “There was this one comment I had when I put up a photo of me and a fish and someone had commented, ‘Oh, that’s a nice specimen, the fish too.’”

April regularly fishes in freshwater spots around Canberra (Dog Trap Creek or trout fishing

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in the Brindabellas) as well as saltwater fishing down the South Coast. Not wanting to brag or anything, but April’s caught plenty of 60cm+ Murray Cod and 40cm Yellowfin bream. It’s not a prerequisite to be male in order to catch a fish.

“You just need to know what sort of rigs to tie up, what lures to use, what kind of bait you need, when’s a good time to go fishing, what sort of thing are you targeting and what sort of weights you need,” April said.

Already, April has 100 new members in her group and one of her new members even posted a picture of a 103cm-long cod that she’d caught.

To be fair, there are plenty of men on online fishing forums that supported April’s complaints about sexism in the sport of fishing.

“I had someone comment on my post, a gentleman who lives down in Wanniassa, and he just said, ‘Obviously this doesn’t apply to me but I wish you all the best with everything,’” April said. “He donated me four rods and a rod

Keen fisherwoman, April Collins, has created a girls-only fishing group on Facebook.

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holding rack.”

So now April is doing a call-out, asking people to donate retired rods or children’s rods so new members of Canberra Girls Fishing can try out the sport.

“I want to be able to show a whole heap of women that it’s possible for you to do this and catch fish as big as these guys and even do it better,” April said. “This is my FB fishing page, I’m putting up a photo of me with an awesome fish.”

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Community fair at St John’s

by NICHOLAS FULLER The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist, Reid, Canberra City’s oldest building, will hold its annual community fair on Saturday, raising funds for the parish, charitable work, and maintaining the heritage site.

There will be a kids’ zone, with a jumping castle, minute to win it, craft, pony rides, hair beading, whack the rat, and reptile zoo.

Things to buy: books, jams, cakes, plants, craft, clothes, gifts, trinkets and treasures, a white elephant (second hand goods) stall, a raffle, Devonshire teas, a BBQ, coffee van, Thai and Filipino food, burgers, gelato, and waffles.

And things to do: classic cars, a mediaeval tournament, dancing, a pipe band, music groups, ACT Rural Fire Service and ACT Fire and Rescue trucks, and tours of the 180-year-old church and schoolhouse.

“It’s definitely one of Canberra’s well-regarded fairs by those who like the fair circuit,” the rector, the Revd. David McLennan, said. “We’ll have many hundreds of people here, maybe even a couple of thousand here.”

Some of the money raised will support St John’s Care, which for three decades has provided emergency relief, case management, and services for those doing it tough.

“People come to St John’s Care with any range of issues,” Mr

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McLennan said. “They might be fleeing domestic violence; they might be behind on their repayments; they might be in debt or not able to afford their licence renewal on their car; they might not be able to feed their kids that week — and so they come to St John’s.”

The church gives them enough food to get through the week, then a case manager helps them chart a course to independence and fully functioning.

But demand for the church’s services has increased in the cost-of-living crisis, Mr McLennan said.

“Our costs continue to increase. The number of clients continues to increase, and has for the last few years. At the same time, we are receiving no government funding for that work, and so we are completely at the mercy of donors and the generosity of the Canberra community.

“Fortunately, people in the Canberra community have a pretty good view of St John’s Care. They know that it’s very grassroots, and does a lot of work with people in real need.

We’ve always been able to rely on the generosity of our community.

“But it’s getting harder. Not only do our clients

come to us in great need, but many of the people who were once our donors are experiencing that cost of living crisis as well. We’re always feeling the pressure, and that pressure is tightening.”

Other money raised will pay for the children’s ministry (the church has a growing number of families with kids); insurance premiums and upkeep; and services of clergy and pastoral care for the wider community who come to St John’s for funerals, weddings, and other religious services.

The church builds a sense of community through free monthly lunches, coffee mornings, a Christmas lunch for 200 people and presents for people who cannot afford them, and a chaplaincy program.

Some of the funds will support Indigenous Australian church communities and overseas missions.

“Every cent helps us to contribute as much as we can in the wider community,” Mr McLennan said.

Community fair, St John’s Anglican Church, 45 Constitution Ave, Reid, 9am to 2pm, Saturday 18 October.

Enjoy a mix of market stalls, food, and family fun at St John’s Anglican Church community fair.

St John’s Community Fair is on this Saturday, 18 October, from 9am to 2pm.

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GIVIT is an ACT Government partner working with an organisation in the region that provides various support services to refugees. They are seeking support for an elderly woman from a refugee background living with mobility challenges. This elderly woman had experienced maltreatment overseas and suffers from several health issues. She requires support to walk and move freely so GIVIT is requesting a four wheeled mobility walker with a seat and brakes. Your donation will help support her well-being and provide ease and safety as she adjusts to a new life in the country. Generous Canberrans can donate a mobility walker or fund its purchase.

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The choir is holding a concert on Sunday 19 October at Axis Centre in the Queanbeyan Park, 2-3pm. Gold coin donation entry with raised funds going to RISE ABOVE. Rise Above provides assistance and support to cancer patients and their families. A wonderful afternoon tea will be served. Please support your local choir in this pleasant outing.

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Shelley Rowntree, a PhD Candidate at the University of New England, and Friends ANBG Scholarship holder, will discuss breeding and conservation of Chrysocephalum - everlasting daisies. ANBG Theatrette, Thursday 23 October, 12:30 – 1:30pm, opposite Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Trybooking. com/DDEFO. Gold coins, notes and EFTPOS donations support Friends ANBG special projects.

Join the community at Market@The Meeting Place, held every 2nd and 4th Friday and Saturday of the month, 9:30am–1pm, at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, corner Mouat and Brigalow Streets, Lyneham. Browse quality second-hand clothes, books and household goods, and enjoy morning tea or lunch in a friendly, inclusive space. The Market also offers a quiet room for reading, reflection or conversation. Everyone is welcome to drop in and connect.

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Notice when a person is the type to protect their ego at all costs.

Defensiveness, no capacity for self-reflection, low emotional intelligence – these are traits in some people that challenge relationships. In the future, try not to seek close relationships where a vibe like this is the norm.

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1 Sundhnúkur is an active volcanic fissure in which country?

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You’ve built years of life around commitments and loyalties, not all of which are fair to you. Now, you may see certain relationships differently, recognising that you’ve been conditioned to tolerate too much. The bar of normal was set too low. With awareness comes the power to raise your standards.

If worth is recognised as inherent, then people give from overflow instead of obligation. Rest and recharge this week. You’ll still feel good about working and helping, but you’re not doing those things to earn permission to exist.

These are expressions of who you already are.

Your belief in your own luck is what makes you lucky. Focused on finding your next opportunity, you’ll scan the scene, primed to notice possibilities. Expectation shapes perception. You’ll be open, receptive and creative, and this is what turns ordinary chances into good fortune.

Your imagination is a double gift.

It will soothe you when you need it, creating scenarios of peace, support and ideal outcomes.

Also, you’ll imagine things that don’t exist but should because you dared to dream them. The generative power of your inner life will help more than just you.

This week, you’ll be drawn to unusual matches. A person or situation that’s perfect according to your checklist may not create the chemistry you find so necessary, and a person or situation matching almost none of your preferences could fascinate you.

You’ve carried enough. How do you know? You simply declare it, and then you’ll feel it in your bones – how you deserve delight, respect and ease. Release those who drain you. Let them solve their own problems. Let distance work for you. Now, you’ll realise just how creative you can be.

Some people can’t be wrong, because being wrong threatens the fragile scaffolding holding up their self-concept. So they flip the script: You’re the one who is wrong, or sensitive or negative – not them. Steer clear of unwinnable arguments and you’ll have the freedom you so deserve.

Work that doesn’t come with compensation isn’t work – it’s either charity, leisure, penance or oppression. Label it correctly to avoid feeling resentment and to avoid misunderstanding where your time and energy are really going. Honesty and clarity keep your life in balance.

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In Alaska, ENCOM CEO Eve Kim (Greta Lee) visits a remote workstation to find former ENCOM employee Kevin Flynn’s (Jeff Bridges) ‘permanence code’ to allow her utilitarian digital constructs to last in the real world. At rival Dillinger Systems, Executive Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters) showcases his latest digital construct to his shareholders: an AI Master Control Program called Ares (Jared Leto), birthed from a red digital hellscape and programmed to be the “perfect, expendable soldier”. Soon, however, Ares’s physical body dissolves due to his limited lifespan of 29 minutes.

Tron (1982) was a special-effects spectacle that befuddled audiences at the time with its computerprogramming technobabble and attempts at humanising computer programs. Close to thirty years later, Tron Legacy (2010) served up beautiful

visuals and action accompanied by an amazing electronic soundtrack from Daft Punk, with a story focusing on the inherent beauty of the seemingly imperfect natural world. Fifteen years on, its direct sequel has been retooled into this entry, which, like any soft reboot, is designed to be more accessible for a new, general audience.

The characters, conflict and action hit the ground running, with Ares and company appearing out of a blaze of 3D-printing lasers equipped with their missions. Like any Tron movie, however, the story and plot start to dissolve upon reflection.

Verdict: A sumptuous visual and audio feast best devoured in IMAX 3D! - Luke McWilliams, themovieclub.net.

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1-30 NOVEMBER 40+ events covering family-friendly days out to after-dark dance floors, from quiet moments of reflection to loud, proud festival energy.

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Catch live music showcases,intimate gigs, drag performances, comedy events and variety shows.

Dive into art exhibitions, film and theatre.

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Lace up for fun-runs, sports/social games and roller disco.

SpringOUT is bursting with colour, connection & celebration, and welcomes everyone!

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feature Southern Tablelands Arts

Free Festival

All aboard for 150 years of Gunning Railway Station!

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ll aboard for a day of history, music, and celebration! On Sunday 2 November from 10am to 3pm, Gunning Railway Station will come alive as Southern Tablelands Arts joins with the local community to throw a free festival to mark two incredible milestones: the 150th anniversary of the station and the second birthday of Connect@Gunning Station.

This will be no ordinary Sunday; it’s a once-in-alifetime party where history meets fun! The station grounds will be buzzing with a stellar lineup of performers, with live performances from favourites Michael Simic, Joel Bulger, Jerikye Williams, Eduardo Ruiz, and Henry Lawson (as portrayed by Max Cullen).

Take a fascinating journey through time with a Historic Exhibition presented by the Gunning & District Historical Society. This exhibition is packed with stories, photographs, and memorabilia from the last century and a half. Train lovers can explore the Gunning Station N Scale model display, showcasing canberradaily.com.au

a detailed miniature version of the iconic station.

The Connect Markets will be filled with stalls featuring handmade crafts, art, vintage finds, local treasures and delicious food, while the classic car show will add even more shine to the day, with beautiful vehicles lined up to admire. Kids (and kids at heart) can enjoy fun family activities, a free party hat workshop, party food, and, of course, a birthday cake. There’s even a FREE town shuttle with trips to Gunning’s main street, where you can enjoy the cafes, galleries and more, so it’s easy for everyone to join the festivities. Whether you’re a history buff, train enthusiast, music lover, or simply looking for a fantastic family outing, the Gunning Railway Station 150th Anniversary Festival promises something for everyone.

Gunning Railway Station has stood as a proud landmark of heritage and community since its official opening on 3 November 1875. The first train rolled into town a few days later, on 9 November, marking the beginning of a new era in transport and connection for the small rural community. For its first

year, Gunning was the terminus of the line, before the tracks pushed further south, eventually linking Sydney to Melbourne.

Architecturally, the station holds particular importance. It is one of the best-preserved Victorian country station complexes in New South Wales.

The station was the first to showcase a distinctive design introduced by John Whitton, the “father of NSW railways.” His decision to construct a rare two-storey detached Station Master’s Residence set Gunning apart from other rural stops, where simpler combined office-homes were the norm.

Gunning Station remains an operational stop on the NSW TrainLink XPT service while also taking on a new life as a cultural hub. Thanks to Transport for NSW, Southern Tablelands Arts, and the local community, disused heritage buildings have been carefully restored and repurposed as Connect@ Gunning Station.

Connect@Gunning Station is a vibrant cultural and community hub run by Southern Tablelands Arts, providing a creative platform where local artists are celebrated, artistic practice is nurtured, and community members of all ages are invited to engage with the arts in meaningful ways.

It’s not every day a station turns 150, so come along, bring your friends and family, and help us celebrate as we honour Gunning’s rich railway heritage.

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Book talk Last One Out

by Jane Harper

Macmillan, $34.99 After a three-year wait, we finally have a new mystery by the highly acclaimed author of The Dry, Jane Harper. Five years after her son went missing, Ro Crowley returns to the dying outback town of Carralon Ridge for the annual memorial of Sam’s disappearance. The skeletal community is now an echo of itself, with the town’s demise being brought about by the expanding coal mine on its outskirts. With only a few inhabitants left, Ro has one last chance to find out what really happened to Sam. This is a haunting and vivid mystery that excels in its depiction of a community under pressure.

Jeff Popple reviews three enjoyable Australian novels about murder, drugs and a life-changing road trip. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

O’Keefe

by David Whish-Wilson Fremantle Press, $34.99 Fans of tough, hardboiled, uncompromising crime fiction will greatly enjoy David Whish-Wilson’s O’Keefe.

Off-the-books undercover operative Paul O’Keefe is tasked with infiltrating a dodgy security company to get a handle on the massive influx of drugs making their way through Fremantle port. O’Keefe gradually gains the trust of the firm’s boss, but finds himself morally compromised and caught between two warring gangs who want control of the drug trade. The pace and the violence rarely let up in this high-voltage thriller that builds to a tense climax. Suspenseful and evocative, this is gritty crime writing at its very best. Highly recommended.

The Road Trip

by Tricia Stringer HQ , $32.99 Popular author Tricia Stringer’s latest novel, The Road Trip, is an engaging tale of family drama, second chances, miscommunication and reflection. A caravan trip from Adelaide to Broome is not Sharyn Tregonning’s idea of the perfect gift for her sixtieth birthday. Especially as it also involves her husband’s annoying friend and his frumpy, reclusive sister, Kathryn. But as they endure the trials and tribulations of caravaning and unreliable men, Sharyn and Kathryn begin to form an unlikely friendship. Mixing evocative descriptions of the Australian countryside with relatable characters and an interesting storyline, The Road Trip is another enjoyable outing by the always reliable Tricia Stringer.

Queanbeyan Palerang ARTS TRAIL 18 & 19 OCT QUEANBEYAN Explore the galleries and home studios of local artists in Queanbeyan–Palerang this October. Discover a range of art forms including visual, performing and literary arts, meet the makers in their creative environments and witness the creative process at open studios and galleries.

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feature Australian Masters Games

Dragon boats are set to glide across Lake Burley Griffin during the 20th Australian Masters Games.

Canberra gearing up to host the

20th Australian Masters Games

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tarting this Saturday, Canberra will come alive with more than 8,000 athletes and supporters arriving for the 20th Australian Masters Games, one of the country’s largest multi-sport festivals for mature age competitors. With over 40 sports on the program, this edition of the Games is set to inject great energy and atmosphere into the nation’s capital.

Beyond its sheer scale, what sets this edition apart is how Canberra’s world-class venues will be showcased, from elite sporting facilities to community grounds and even waterfronts.

With an action-packed week of sport, let’s have a closer look at the key venues in which the games will be taking place and how you can get around the festivities.

AIS and CISAC: Elite sporting facilities of Bruce Up in northern Canberra, the games will be hosting a range of events such as water polo and track in field at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Known as the birthplace of elite athletes, the AIS provides facilities that are unmatched anywhere in the country.

Additionally, the Canberra International Sports & Aquatic Centre (CISAC) will play a key role in this

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year’s Games. Its top-of-the-line Olympic-sized indoor pool and fitness centre make it a prime venue for swimming and water polo events. For those wanting to experience the Games in one of Canberra’s premier sporting facilities, a visit to Bruce is well worth it to truly take in what the Games have to offer.

Lyneham: The hub for hockey, volleyball and much more With access via Canberra’s light rail, Lyneham will host a range of sports during this year’s Games, starting with the National Hockey Centre. The venue features three water-based synthetic pitches, including the recently upgraded Carter Field. In addition to its impressive grandstands offering optimal views of the action, the Hockey Centre is also home to Pick Up Stix Kitchen & Bar, where spectators can enjoy food and drinks while taking in the action. And if you’re keen to keep the fun rolling after the events, just across the road from the Centre is the Old Canberra Inn, a family-friendly pub offering live music, locally sourced fresh food and a great selection of Canberra’s craft beer.

Not only is Lyneham the home of hockey in Canberra, but it’s also just around the corner from the beach volleyball courts, netball courts, archery range,

and football fields. With so many options in one area, Lyneham truly establishes itself as the go-to hub for anyone wanting to be part of the action during this exciting week of sport.

By the water: Rowing, sailing and dragon boating Moving to the heart of Canberra, Lake Burley Griffin will see plenty of activity during this year’s Games, with sailing, rowing, and dragon boating all taking place on its waters. For something particularly scenic, head to Weston Park in Yarralumla, where dragon boating, the Games’ most popular event by participant numbers (1,500), will be creating an ambience on the lake. With Canberra’s iconic bushland backdrop and accessible viewing points, this event is set to be one of the highlights of the week.

With these world-class venues, a vibrant line-up of sports, and thousands of athletes bringing their passion to Canberra, the 20th Australian Masters Games is set to be an unforgettable celebration of community and competition.

Whether you’re cheering from the grandstands, soaking up the atmosphere, or embracing the spirit of the Games, there’s no shortage of opportunities to get involved in this week of sport. Mark your calendars and check the schedule to find out where you can join the fun and experience the Australian Masters Games.

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Diane Keaton, star of Annie Hall and The Godfather dies

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Diane Keaton, who won an Academy Award and captured hearts with her quirky performance as Woody Allen’s eccentric, insecure girlfriend in the 1977 romantic comedy Annie Hall, has died at the age of 79.

Rizzoli, a publishing company that released several of Keaton’s books, confirmed her death in a statement, calling her an “icon whose influence spanned film, fashion, and design”.

Keaton, who appeared in more than 60 films, including The Godfather trilogy, The First Wives Club and eight films with Allen, stood out in Hollywood with a personal style that favoured androgynous looks, turtleneck

sweaters and her trademark hats.

She earned Oscar nominations for best actress for her portrayal of journalist Louise Bryant in the 1981 political drama Reds, as a caring aunt to Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1996 family saga Marvin’s Room and opposite Jack Nicholson in the 2003 romantic comedy Something’s Gotta Give.

But it was Annie Hall, which Allen loosely based on his relationship with Keaton, that established her as a consummate actress.

“It was an idealised version of me, let’s put it that way,” Keaton said in 2004.

Annie Hall and Keaton’s dramatic turn as a dedicated teacher by day and prowler of singles bars at night in Looking for Mr Goodbar landed her on the cover of Time magazine

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Diane Keaton won an Oscar for Annie Hall and would go on to be nominated three more times.

in September 1977.

Forty years later, Allen paid tribute to his early muse when Keaton received the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award for her body of work.

“The minute I met her she was a great, great inspiration to me,” he said.

“Much of what I’ve accomplished in my life I owe for sure to her. She’s really astonishing.”

She was beloved by fans and fellow actors, many of whom paid tribute after news of her death broke.

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Choosing kindness over bullying through books

by LILLIAN ALTMAN A neurodivergent Canberra teenager is using lived experience to inspire positive change through books.

Nat Bannerman, who uses he/him and they/them pronouns and lives with autism, recently launched their first book, You Can’t Rush Friendships.

Nat creates stories and illustrations that resonate with young minds, promoting inclusivity, empathy and kindness.

Their debut project, the Magbean!™ children’s book series, is designed to celebrate diversity, inclusion, acceptance, and compassion.

It is a family affair with Nat working alongside their mother, Debi, as mumager, brand advocate and community liaison, and Shane Deguara as Uber Dad, page publisher and peacekeeper, using his graphic design skills on the self-published series.

Nat said there was a sense of accomplishment in releasing the book to the public. But it hasn’t been an easy time working on the project with their family.

“I got overstimulated. And shut down quite a lot.

That was mostly around the beginning. But right now, we’re pretty good,” they said.

Nat will release 10 books as part of the series through their own business, Zosimos Curra, with hopes to earn enough money to get off the pension.

Nat’s love for illustrations began when they were 11 months old.

“I remember a rabbit. A rabbit that kind of gives off a jack-in-the-box vibe because of the neck. The neck is two squiggly lines coming out of the ground,” they said.

Nat said they enjoyed getting their stories onto the page for other people to see.

“I get to express my creativity in a way that can help others. And also in an entertaining way,” they said.

Nat is currently working on their second book, which will place a focus on kindness over rudeness, Debi said.

“I love that they’re just simple messages, simple

Nat Bannerman with a copy of their book, You Can’t Rush Friendships. Image supplied

words, they rhyme,” she said.

Debi said the project’s motto was ‘creating a kinder world, one story at a time’.

She said working with Nat on the books had been a significant learning journey.

“I think all of us have had to expand our comfort space to do this, but it’s been really rewarding now,” Debi said.

She said the future plan was to start reaching out to schools, social workers, social enterprises and other entities to: “try and get the books into their hands as well.”

To learn more about Nat and the book, visit zosimoscurra.com.au

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SPORT

Australian Masters Games 18-25 OCT

COMMUNITY

Canberra Open Garden 18-19 OCT COMMUNITY

Googong’s Rural Fire Service Open Day 18 OCT Googong’s RFS Open Day is a fascinating adventure for the young and the young-at-heart, with lots of free family fun. Climb the big red fire trucks or have a go with the hoses under the watchful eye of our local brigade. Try the firies’ gear on for size and share some of the amazing stories from our local heroes. There will be live music, petting zoo, food vendors, stalls and more.

Bunyip Park, Wellsvale Drive, Googong, Saturday 18 October, 10am-2pm; googong.net/updates

Come along to Project Didi Australia’s open garden and markets in support of women and children in Nepal rebuilding their lives after trafficking and violence. Liz Walter is generously opening her beautiful Duffy garden, rebuilt after the 2003 Canberra bushfires. Explore the native and drytolerant species, the bird habitat, and herb garden across layered terraces.

Discover hidden spaces with unique garden art. Enjoy tea and cake on the deck with a view of Canberra. Take home veg seedlings, potted plants, garden art, and homemade jams and pickles. Shop beautiful textiles and jewellery ethically made in Nepal.

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9 to 5: The Musical

First Strike Laser Tag has joined forces with South.Point Canberra to bring a spooky after-hours laser tag battlefield to life! For three nights, the ground floor transforms into a darkened battlefield where humans must fight to survive! It’s one hour of relentless combat, complete with special effects that will drag participants right into a spooky nightmare.

Queanbeyan Players brings 9 to 5: The Musical to The Q for the first time! Based on the smash hit film, the musical follows three women at Consolidated Industries who are pushed to their limit by their arrogant and misogynistic boss. Set in 1979, and with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, you don’t want to miss it!

South.Point Shopping Centre, Anketell Street, Greenway, 30 October and 1-2 November; firststrikelasertag.com.au 2025

The 20th Australian Masters Games starts this week in Canberra. The city will come alive as over 8,400 Masters Athletes from around Australia and the world descend on the nation’s capital for a week of sport, connection and exploring the best the city has to offer. Let’s celebrate together!

Various venues across Canberra, 18-25 October 2025; australianmastersgames.com/games

Ausdance ACT’S Youth Dance Festival 28-29 OCT YDF encourages a student-led approach to dance making, choreography, theatre and film making and provides a shared artistic experience and professional mentoring. This year’s theme is Life on Mars.

Canberra Theatre Centre, 28-29 October; ausdanceact.org.au/ youth-dance-festival

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The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 31 October to 9 November; theq.net.au/ whats-on/9-to-5

1st & 2nd November 2025 9.30am - 4.30pm

10 beautiful gardens located in & around Crookwell: including ‘Markdale’, an Edna Walling designed garden, acknowledged as one of the great country gardens of Australia.

Plants, Tools, Garden Art & so much more at Crookwell Public School

1st November 8.30am - 2pm

$30pp for 10 Gardens (18 years & under free) Tickets are available online 123 tix or at the Garden Lovers Market For an additional $20pp book on bus trip to ‘Markdale’ and Binda Gardens - bookings for bus on 123 tix Follow on Facebook & Instagram

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As a clinical psychologist, I regularly work with people who are navigating life’s challenges, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, body image issues and everything in between.

One aspect that often comes up in therapy, but isn’t always talked about openly in the wider community, is the role of faith or religion in a person’s mental health, so I wanted to talk about it here.

For some individuals, faith is a steady and deeply personal source

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of strength. It can offer hope during dark times, provide a sense of purpose, and help people make sense of their suffering. Practices like prayer, meditation, attending services, or reading sacred texts can be incredibly grounding, particularly when life feels chaotic or overwhelming. These rituals often bring structure and peace, and for some, create a sense that they are not alone in their struggles.

Religious beliefs can also influence how people relate to others and themselves. Many faiths encourage compassion, forgiveness, service to others, and gratitude, all qualities that support emotional wellbeing. A person who draws on these values may be more likely to seek support, show kindness to themselves during setbacks, or find strength in community.

Many psychological therapeutic

health & wellbeing approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment therapy, encompass these qualities. I actively encourage my clients to practice selfcompassion for example.

Faith communities, too, can play a significant role in mental health.

The sense of belonging that comes with being part of a religious group can be a powerful protective factor against loneliness and isolation.

Whether it’s attending a regular service or just knowing that someone will notice if you’re not there, that sense of connection can have a real impact. As a psychologist, I know that social connection and connection to meaningful activities are crucial to wellbeing.

But it’s also important to acknowledge that faith is not always a protective factor. Sometimes, religious beliefs or experiences can contribute to distress. I’ve worked with people who feel intense guilt or shame due to religious teachings,

or who have been excluded from their community because of their identity or life choices. Others may struggle with fear of punishment or spiritual doubt, particularly if they’ve experienced In therapy, I aim to meet people where they are. If faith is important to them, we explore how it shapes their worldview, coping strategies, and relationships. The goal is never to challenge someone’s beliefs, but rather to understand how those beliefs are affecting their mental health, positively or negatively, and how they can be supported in a way that feels right for them.

For some, faith remains a central pillar of strength; for others, it may be a source of conflict or pain. What matters most is creating space for people to reflect, heal, and grow, and sometimes talking about one’s faith and struggles is an important part of that process.

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AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

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Arborist

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Bathroom Renovations

43

Bathrooms & Kitchens

43

Builders

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Car Detailing

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Carpenters & Joiners

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Carpet Laying

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Cleaning Service

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Concreting & Related

44

Decks

45

Electrical

45

Excavation

45

Fencing

45

Gardening

45

Gutter Cleaning

45

Handy Person

45

Home Renovations

46

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46

Painting

46

Plastering & Painting

46

Plumbing & Gasfitting

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Rendering

47

Roofing

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Rubbish Removals

47

Tiling

47

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47

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CARPENTERS & JOINERS

CLEANING SERVICE

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