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Exploration, imagination & conservation are all tied up in National Science Week

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rom the small to the seemingly impossible, science is all around us and National Science Week, running from 10-18 August this year, is a time to celebrate all the wonders of the field.

Here in the nation’s capital, we relish the chance to meet scientists, discuss hot topics and celebrate our natural environment.

“Science is everywhere in everything that we do, everything that we use, we are surrounded by science all the time. It is important for people to see the impact of science and understand how amazing our world is. National Science Week is a great opportunity to bring that to the forefront,” says Dr Chloe Lim, Director of Twistyfic.

Holding a PhD in medical science, the trained molecular biologist and professional balloon artist is passionate about making science accessible and fun. Across three different days and locations, Dr Lim shares her children’s book What Makes You Unique (which she wrote in a single day) in The Twisty Science Show.

“My book talks a lot about DNA and how that brings out different things we can see like hair, skin and eye colour, so I will be making at least a couple of people to show the diversity. I will also be making balloon DNA, the double helix structure, to

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show what DNA looks like under the microscope.

I like to make a balloon microscope to give them [the children] an idea of how our cells are really tiny, but we have things like microscopes to help us see beyond our naked eye,” smiles Dr Lim. The first day of The Twisty Science Show also sees attendees slip into a doctor’s coat of their own. Believing that children learn best when they are engaged, Dr Lim will be teaching children how to identify DNA themselves.

“A DNA extraction from strawberries - fruit is a great source, all living things have DNA… The idea is getting hands-on with understanding how you can extract DNA from strawberries and see that goopy DNA at the end,” she smiles.

Encouraging locals to get out and enjoy science throughout the week, Dr Lim says we all need to stay curious and make the time to revel in the marvels of our world.

“It is important to show to everyone that anyone can do science. It’s not limited to the super smart; it’s about making science accessible to everyone.

It is important to have that time to learn how things work and have a greater appreciation for science,” says Dr Lim. Not sure where to start? You don’t have to go far to find experiments, robotics, parasites or

even dinosaurs as science comes to you while you shop. All major shopping centres across the region - Westfield Belconnen and Woden, South.

Point Tuggeranong, Cooleman Court, Gungahlin Marketplace and the Canberra Centre - will be hosting scientific experts to share their knowledge.

Experiments, workshops and fun hands-on activities will be conducted by institutions and groups like the ANU Parasitology, Young Engineers Canberra, Icon Water, Canberra Reptile Zoo, Geoscience Australia, Canberra Daleks & Robots, The National Dinosaur Museum and more.

The ever-popular underground exploration of Australian Parliament House (APH) returns with the Unconformity Tour. Above ground, at APH the great hall transforms into the GSG STEM Expo where you can meet scientists, engineers, researchers, mathematicians and technologists. In-depth events focus on particular fields such as the ASO Eye Surgery Showcase.

There will be talks, walks, comedy shows, pub night discoveries, workshops in creative computing, stargazing at Mt Stromlo Observatory and more science than you shake a stick at across the nine days.

The home of science, Questacon, has a revolving door of events throughout the week, ranging from talks to shopping centre activations and a special guest visit from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Join the AFP as the forensic team shares the secrets to facial identification, fingerprint matching and how to uncover clues at crime scenes.

Each year, the celebration of science has a school theme, a gentle guiding hand for learners around the country. This year, the theme is ‘Species Survival - More than just sustainability’. Students and educational facilities are encouraged to examine the important role science and innovation play in ensuring the survival and adaptation of different species in changing environments.

We can’t talk about species survival around Canberra and not mention the work being done at Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, where natural fauna and flora are being reintroduced to our region. National Science Week at Wildbark invites the community to explore traditional indigenous knowledge in the areas of science and technology. Want to learn more about nature?

Jump on a Threatened Species Themed Walk at the Australian National Botanic Gardens and get up close with some of the rarest plants in the country.

Delve into a world of exploration this National Science Week right across the Canberra region from 10-18 August, full program; scienceweek.net.au - Jessica Cordwell canberradaily.com.au

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Unearthing Canberra’s longburied history A massive haul of pre-decimal coins, old silver pocket watches, medallions and more has been dug up by Canberra metal detectorist (and former Federal Agent), Camille Chicheportiche, but it’s not gold she’s hunting - it’s history.

For the past four years, Camille heads out weekly armed with one of the best detectors on the market (Manticore), listening intently to the detector’s beeps and blips in her quest to unearth Canberra’s buried history.

Her prized find so far is an 1873 trinket made of solid silver French francs welded together with a silver chain, which Camille researched and discovered was a match strike and cigar cutter.

“For me, they’re valuable because of the historical significance and that’s somebody’s story,” Camille said. “I just keep it alive a little bit longer.”

Camille displays her vast archaeological collection in a glass cabinet, which heaves under the weight of old toy cars, military items, padlocks,

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pennies, 1930s tokens, bullets, buckles, buttons and jewellery (even a Victory Medallion from World War II given to school children).

Some of her most fascinating finds are ‘trench art’, trinkets made by soldiers from whatever metal they could find. Diggers would transform scrap metal into airplanes, ships and even a moulded slouch hat from a melted-down copper coin.

Camille’s oldest coin, which places her in the detector community’s exclusive ‘1700 club’, is a 1799 George III UK half penny.

“I’m completely addicted because you just never know what you’re going to find,” she said.

“The thrill of what’s going to be in the next hole.”

Metal detecting is mostly a solo pursuit for Camille, who spends hours each week scouring Canberra’s historic older suburbs (with permission). What originally started in her suburban backyard as a hobby (finding predecimal coins and cap guns) has transformed

Canberra metal detectorist and former Federal Agent, Camille Chicheportiche, has amassed a huge collection of pre-decimal coins and historic treasure.

into an earnest quest for forgotten history.

“The skill of the detectorist is knowing how to set the detector to suit the conditions and then actually listening to the language of the detector,” Camille said. “I know it sounds funny, but the detector actually speaks to you in tones and beeps and target IDs (numbers) pop up and you need to know how to read it.”

Camille goes metal detecting every week and posts “live” digs on YouTube. So far, she’s amassed 1.6 thousand subscribers.

Follow her on youtube.com/@10TargetsDetecting - Georgia Curry

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ACT ELECTION JEREMY HANSON

MARISA PATERSON Proven, practical, progressive.

Canberrans know these traits to be synonymous with ACT Labor. A re-elected ACT Labor Government will continue to deliver what really matters to Canberrans. I am proud to be part of an energised, professional, diverse team of candidates representing ACT Labor, who are passionate about ensuring Canberra remains the best city in the country to live.

From guaranteeing accessible public healthcare for all, modernising our transport system, building more public homes and affordable housing, and helping Canberrans with the cost-of-living pressures, we are ready and committed to continue to build Canberra’s future.

A re-elected Labor Government will make the biggest investment in healthcare in the Territory’s history. An additional 800 healthcare workers will mean that more Canberrans can receive the treatment they need, when and where they need it. These new staff will be needed as the Government is set to open the Canberra Hospital Expansion, build the new Northside Hospital and expand our free walk-in centres.

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which includes improving our road network, our bus system and expanding light rail to Woden.

Building on the significant success of light rail to Gungahlin, ACT Labor will future proof our public transport system by delivering light rail to the south. This will see an easing of traffic congestion on our roads, significant economic growth and opportunities for local businesses, and provide critical housing along the corridor.

The last few years have been tough for some in our community. That’s why ACT Labor is committed to reducing the cost-of-living burden on many Canberra households. With electricity, gas, and water rebates for more than 40,000 households, rebates for pensioners of up to 50 per cent on their rates, $200 payments to apprentices and trainees, and increasing the Future of Education Equity Fund, this ensures Canberra’s most disadvantaged and vulnerable members are supported through this challenging time.

I am a proud member of a fresh, energic, ACT Labor team that is ready to work for you to deliver for our community following the 19 October election.

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

Why the tram extension is the wrong priority for Canberra.

My opposition to the tram extension is well-known and longstanding, and concerns are raised with me in mobile offices and community meetings regularly.

People are aware of it being extended to Woden, and they are worried. They are worried about the sheer cost and the practicality of the project. This includes facts such as: • •

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It will cost over $4 billion to get from Civic to Woden.

The three-stop extension from Civic to Commonwealth Park alone will cost $577 million.

The Woden leg will not be completed until the late 2030s.

The tram will take twice as long to travel between Civic and Woden than the current buses.

It will likely cause direct bus services across Canberra’s south to be cancelled, just as buses were cancelled in Gungahlin.

It will lead to high-density development along the route, as we now see on Northbourne Avenue.

There are better, faster and cheaper alternatives available.

The other issue is the ‘opportunity

cost’. That is, what else we can’t spend money on so the tram can be built?

We know through budget papers that hundreds of millions of dollars were diverted from the health system to pay for the first stage of the tram.

Productivity Commission reports show that funding for teachers has been reduced over the last decade, and our police now have the smallest frontline workforce per capita of any state or territory.

In the Federal Budget, $86 million in funding for road projects was diverted to help pay for the tram.

And all of us can see the lack of funding for grass mowing, potholes and general maintenance all across the city.

While Stage 1 is finished, Stage 2B, which is the extension to Woden, has not even started.

That gives Canberrans one last chance to prevent further damage and get back on track.

That is why we will take that choice to the people of Canberra, and why the Canberra Liberals will not build the tram to Woden and will instead invest in health, education, police, and city services across Canberra.

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Just when some of you breathed a sigh of relief, I’m back!

In the lead-up to the election, the Boss wants to have a regular column from a member of the ACT Government and a member from their opposition, and has picked two fine representatives to do that. I have been asked to do a column in my dual capacity as an experienced ex-MLA and as a minor party/ independent candidate.

Readers should note that, whilst

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I will attempt to give a reasonable coverage of the election from my own observations and experience, I will certainly comment on any policies or ideas that I think will benefit the territory, including Belco Party ideas.

One local issue that has been simmering away for the last two years or so is now coming to a head.

By the time you read this, the NSW planning authorities will have closed submissions from any opponents or supporters of a huge solar farm/factory the size of 750 football fields (about the size of a suburb) that will occupy land immediately north of the NSW/ ACT border – in many instances, less than one kilometre north of ACT homes in Dunlop and West Macgregor. Many residents in West Belconnen are not very happy with this.

It appears there has been little, if any, real community consultation.

There was a recent meeting at 10am on a Thursday during the school holidays at Murrumbateman, and that’s about it. This proposed plan has been known to the ACT Government for about two years, but they seem to have been singularly unconcerned about it; the Chief Minister only raised it with his NSW counterpart in the last few weeks. The Greens (Shane Rattenbury and local Ginninderra member Jo Clay) seem to have been aware of it as well, but don’t seem concerned, no doubt because it’s solar. I wonder what their reaction would be if it was a small modular nuclear reactor site!

I am advised that there are many issues with this, including some that may concern ATSIC, and other relevant bodies that the concerned

citizens of Wallaroo will take this up with. There seems, at the very least, to have been a complete lack of consultation, and the NSW local government precedents for these types of developments to be at least five to six kilometres away from any suburbs in towns and cities certainly have been totally disregarded, due no doubt to the proximity of the ACT border.

On a political note, the Belco Party will certainly make a submission to the relevant NSW authority, and ask that the project be put on hold until proper consultation has been undertaken, and that, at the very least, the solar factory be moved five to six kilometres north to comply with current NSW practice.

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

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Favourite snack: Lilly loves Temptations chicken flavour treats.

She knows where they are kept and gets excited when the drawer is opened.

Special talent: Lilly has many special talents. One of them is to be able to know if someone is unwell; she will go and put herself on the body part that hurts to heal it.

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Canberra bartender serves up a Mastermind win If you’ve ever watched the TV quiz show Mastermind (on SBS) it looks terrifying as contestants perch on the intimidating chair under a spotlight and no wonder – the show’s creator drew on his prisoner-ofwar experience being interrogated.

Canberran Mick Logue, 37, who has an arts degree in political science and nerves of steel, sat in that very chair last Friday and won the grand final no small feat given he only had a week to prepare.

In the lead-up to the grand final, Mick took a week off bar work at the Burns Cub and crammed 12 to 14 hours a day to prepare.

“I was feeling a lot of pressure, most of it I put on myself,” Mick said. “I’m not the best at the hard kind of study. I guess I’m just quite curious. I’m quite engaged in what’s going on in the world so I’ve taken a lot of knowledge that way.”

For those playing at home, Mick’s specialist subject in the first round was the Canberra Raiders 1989-1999 – “It was compulsory, I’m a massive Raiders fan,” he said. In the semi-finals his specialty

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was the Socceroos in the World Cup, and in the grand final, ‘90s British sitcom Men Behaving Badly.

“They showed the repeats when I was at uni and I used to cut uni to watch it,” Mick said. “There’s nowhere to hide with your specialty topics, you’ve just got to cram them. However well you think you know them, you don’t.”

For his win, Mick received a handcrafted, etched glass bowl, made by Indigenous artist Dennis Golding (and the fame and glory). Next time, he wants the fortune.

“In terms of prestige, I guess it is the pinnacle, but I would like to do one with prize money next time,” Mick said.

Perhaps The Chase might be on the cards, as Mick knows British quiz personality Isser Schultz after the two paired up - and won - the Australian Quiz Championships three times. The two have also been teammates on the Australian National Team.

In the meantime, Mick will continue to run regular quiz nights at the Servies Club in Barton with his

Canberra bar tender Mick Logue, 37, has won the Mastermind grand final on SBS TV.

business, Trivial Excuse.

“It used to be my full-time gig running trivia but Covid kind of sent that to the wall,” Mick said.

If you’d like to watch Mick on Mastermind, his episodes are on SBS on demand (season 6) and don’t be surprised if you hear host Marc Fennell call him “Micky” Logue, it’s a strategy.

“Micky became this weird kind of alter ego who had all the qualities I didn’t have but needed to win the show,” Mick said. “It was just this whole beast I didn’t recognise who was getting up early to study, staying up late studying. It wasn’t something I planned but it was something that weirdly kind of happened.”

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Karaoke, Khe Sanh and saving local venues I once heard that karaoke meant tone deaf in Japanese (it doesn’t, the shortened words “kara” and “oke” mean “empty orchestra”) but the singing phenomenon is helping three local venues to bring back crowds post-Covid, with $6,000 in total prize money.

For the first time, three diverse venues in ACT and NSW - Hotel Queanbeyan, Kambah Inn and the Harmonie German Club – are collaborating with Kanberra Karaoke to increase patronage by hosting three competition heats each, culminating in a grand final in September.

Wes Heather, owner of Kanberra Karaoke, encouraged the three venues to work together and

organised a meeting where the venue owners met for the first time.

“The main reason we’ve put it together is because people are still a bit afraid of going out,” Wes said. “I run entertainment all over Canberra and venues are seeing a decline. The tariffs are going up and everyone is finding it very difficult to come out.”

These three venues would normally compete for customers, however over nine weeks they’ll share punters. Also, to encourage people to attend all karaoke events (not just the heats), there’s a $500 wildcard entry at each venue.

“The main thing is to encourage people to go to other venues for the very first time, who may not

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Karaoke king Robin Von Schelberger is vying for $6,000 in total prize money in Canberra’s largest karaoke competition. Photo: Georgia Curry.

have ever thought about going because it’s the other side of town, or it’s too far away,” Wes said. “We want to introduce new patrons to the club for the first time.”

Before you dismiss karaoke as a drunken regret, you should know that the inventor of karaoke (Daisuke Inoue) was awarded the Ig Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for providing a way for people to learn to tolerate each other.

In Canberra at least, it seems to be true with many karaoke nights inclusive of all types of singers. Basically, you’re allowed to be flawed.

Queanbeyan resident Robin Von Schelberger, who’s a plumber by day and crooner by night, has been doing karaoke for 40 years. Neil Diamond is his goto karaoke pick, but he also duets with his wife Betty (which once won them $500).

Three nights a week, 60-yearold Robin (they call him rockin’ Robin) sings karaoke around town with songs by Johnny Horton, Johnny Cash or Johnny Farnham (who incidentally was also a plumber).

“I don’t do this for money, I’m humble,” Robin said. “I enjoy what I’ve got and it’s a necessary evil in my life. There’s no heckling or anything it’s just a way to get rid of a bit of angst over the week and I like to throw my emotion

into what I sing.”

Robin is a self-proclaimed extrovert and can sing pretty much anything from the top 40 hits from the ‘60s. He said there’s more to winning a karaoke competition than just having a good voice. In the upcoming competition, judging criteria includes stage presence, costume/dress, song choice and audience interaction.

“For karaoke, I’ve travelled to Wollongong, Tuross Head and Goulburn and I’m usually the warm-up act to encourage others to pick up a microphone,” he said.

“For the past 17 years I’ve been a regular at Hotel Queanbeyan.”

Wes, who doesn’t mind a bit of Elvis, said that once you try karaoke, there’s no going back.

“The ones I enjoy seeing get up on stage the most are the ones who have never done it before,” he said. “They are just in awe of the rush they get - it takes a lot to get up but once they do, they get up again.”

The first Kanberra Karaoke heat is at Hotel Queanbeyan on 1 August at 7:30 pm, the second heat is at Kambah Inn on 3 August at 8:30 pm, and the third heat is at Harmonie German Club on 7 August at 8 pm.

To enter visit Kanberra Karaoke on Facebook - Georgia Curry canberradaily.com.au

to the editor Wood heating industry in denial The wood heating industry claims the ACT Government’s and the community’s concerns over the health and environmental impact of residential woodsmoke pollution are “exaggerated” (ACT Government boost rebates to ban wood fires by 2045, canberradaily.com.au 26 July).

It also claims the report and recommendations by the ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment are based on insufficient information. From its comments, it appears the wood heating industry has not read the report. If it had, it would realise that wood heaters in Canberra are responsible for more than 70 per cent of our air pollution and the majority of exceedances in air quality standards.

The wood heating industry should take note of the personal stories of how wood heater smoke impacts the lives and health of many

Canberrans. I also suggest reading the Medical Journal of Australia which reported in November that wood heaters are responsible for as many as 63 premature deaths in Canberra and an annual equivalent cost of more than $330 million.

The wood heating industry should also learn from the actions of the Danish Government which last year charged 23 companies in that country with violating Danish marketing practices and ruled that wood stoves, firewood, and wood pellets may no longer be marketed in Denmark as environmentally friendly or carbon neutral because it considered the claims to be false.

From its response, I can only assume the wood heating industry has its head in smoke clouds when it comes to ridding our neighbourhoods of wood heater pollution and protecting public health.

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to the editor Debunking left-wing energy bias

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How-to-vote It is important to remember that the Hare-Clark voting system is not ‘First-Past-The-Post’. In fact, it is ‘Last Standing’. Thus, to draw up your personal ‘how-to-card’ card, you start with the least desirable (from your point of view) candidate. Mark them with the highest possible number (the number that equates to the number of candidates in your electorate). Working backwards, allocate your next number to your least desirable candidate and so on. Then look at the major parties, including the Greens. If you can’t stand a Barr of them (Sorry for the pun), they as a group go next, again, with your least desirable Gentleman (again, sorry) getting the highest available number. Work your way through the candidates, remembering that politicians rank with prostitutes and lawyers as the least trusted citizens that you might contact.

Eventually, you should arrive at No.1, who should be the person that you mistrust the least. Yes, that is a double negative. Sorry to sound a bit cynical but we in the ACT and even nationally, are ill-served by time-servers and party hacks.

- Brian, Gowrie

Douglas MacKenzie (CW 25 July) seems to want to prove my point even more that people on the left have a very biased view of the energy debate. He states that he subscribes to the SMH, yet he believes he has never seen any bias and is a part owner of the ABC?! Such faith in one’s own echo chamber is bound to bring a narrow-minded vision of what is right and wrong. He states Crispin Hull is a barrister and solicitor so he never lies apparently, and Ebony Bennet is an experienced journo so would never tell a fib. Not sure what sort of parallel universe Douglas lives in, but some people don’t tell the truth and both Bennet and Hull have no scientific expertise unlike Dr Moran who wrote the original article on energy usage that was criticised by Eric Hunter. Douglas failed to mention Hull and Bennet’s lack of critical thinking in science and maybe that just might lead to their poorly written articles regarding nuclear energy. As for nuclear needing water, I didn’t see Douglas mentioning the volumes of water needed to produce Labor’s green dream of hydrogen or even hydro. Even Twiggy Forest is pulling out of this unreliable and virtually untried and unsuccessful form of energy on a

large scale. Douglas likes to parrot the same old Labor lie about nuclear being more expensive but has not given any estimations of Labor’s renewable superpower promise. Acres and acres of solar panels and wind turbines along with the materials mined to produce them, the thousands of kilometres of new poles and wires to connect them, the cost to replace and bury these ‘renewable’ machines every 20 years, but the kicker that the renewable fans conveniently forget is the fact that renewables are dependent on the weather, therefore are only 30 per cent as reliable as other energies like coal, gas and nuclear. With the cloudy, still weather we have been experiencing regularly in our cold winter, this reliability drops down to single digits.

- Ian Pilsner, Weston

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Ed’s Big Walk for Little Kids is hoping to raise $250,000 to help support children and their families impacted by cancer.

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Ed’s big, big, big walk for little kids and the return of Camp Quality’s Giggle Ball

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d Orszulak, alongside his dedicated colleagues Dave Finney and Sebastian Boehm, has been a stalwart supporter of Camp Quality since 2012, contributing both as a companion on camps and through vigorous fundraising efforts. Their collective efforts, including initiatives like the Big Walk for Little Kids and Trek4Kids – Kilimanjaro, have raised over $35,000 for the organisation, highlighting their unwavering commitment to supporting children and families affected by cancer.

Over the past four years, Ed has walked a total of 1,566 kilometres to help Camp Quality support little kids doing it tough, showcasing his dedication to the cause. This year, he’s taking it up a notch – or two. Ed plans to embark on his most ambitious trek yet: a 2,740-kilometer journey from New Farm Park in Brisbane to Melbourne, which kicked off on 23 July. With a formidable fundraising target of $250,000,

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Ed aims to make every step count towards providing crucial support for young cancer patients and their families.

Ed’s motivation is deeply rooted in personal experiences shared with Dave and Seb, fellow volunteers who share his passion and dedication. Together, they have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of Camp Quality’s programs on children whose lives are disrupted by cancer. Their Big Walk initiative was born from a shared desire to restore moments of joy and normalcy to these young lives.

Despite setbacks, including the loss of Dave, who struggled with PTSD following his service in the Royal Australian Navy, Ed and Seb remain resolute in their mission to continue the Big Walk. The journey holds additional significance as it coincides with the return of the Giggle Ball, Camp Quality ACT’s flagship fundraising event.

After a five-year hiatus, the Giggle Ball is set to return to Canberra, thanks to the unwavering support of the community and the anticipation

surrounding Ed’s monumental walk through the region.

The Giggle Ball, scheduled to coincide with Ed’s passage through Canberra, followed by the Superheros Super Cruise, makes it a full weekend of Camp Quality fundraising and fun.

This a testament to the Canberra community’s generosity and support.

The Giggle Ball, a black tie event with a splash of colour, will be held on Friday 6 September at QT Hotel from 6 to 11:30pm.

Tickets are now on sale, and can be purchased via events.humanitix.com/midwinter-nights-dream-ball/tickets or by emailing giggleballcbr@gmail.com.au.

Event organiser Jess Kercher and her team are actively seeking donations for silent and live auction items. This gala event promises to celebrate the resilience of children facing cancer while also raising vital funds to support Camp Quality’s programs, including Mini Camps, Family Fun Days, and educational outreach initiatives.

The event, which marks Camp Quality’s 40th anniversary, symbolises the organisation’s commitment to providing moments of joy, laughter, and friendship to children affected by cancer.

Jess and her family have benefited from Camp Quality’s support and are forever grateful for the organisation’s impact on their lives.

Through Camp Quality, they found support and also a sense of community and hope during their challenging journey.

Ed Orszulak’s dedication, alongside the steadfast support of volunteers like Dave and Seb, underscores the transformative impact of community-driven initiatives such as the Big Walk and the Giggle Ball. Together, they continue to empower children facing cancer to find moments of joy and resilience, reclaiming their childhoods amidst adversity.

To help Ed reach his goal of $250,000, scan the QR code below or head to fundraise. campquality.org.au/fundraiser/edwardorszulak/ big-walk-for-little-kids-2024.

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GIVIT donation of the week: Winter clothes GIVIT is requesting the donation of winter clothes for a refugee family of seven. They are being assisted by an organisation that provides services for migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants in the ACT. The parents, both middle aged, are working hard to provide for the family and support their five female children who are all studying. The diabetic father works as a car cleaner and the mother works as a hotel cleaner.

One of the sisters is looking for work and has requested support with winter clothing and other home essentials. Winter clothes, new or in good condition, will be greatly appreciated by this big, lovely family. Generous Canberrans can donate winter clothes, or funds to purchase them. 100% of your financial donation will be used to buy new winter clothes. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search Category: ‘winter clothes’; Location: ‘ACT’. GIVIT supports more than 400 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your items with people who need them most.

ANBG Thursday Talks Dr. Ana Gracanin, Research Fellow at the Fenner School of Environment and Society asks, “Why Hollow There?” Ana will talk on the the importance of tree hollows for 303 Australian native fauna species.

Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette opposite ANBG Visitor Centre. Bookings desirable at twrybooking.com/CQGML. Entry donation by gold coin, note or EFTPOS always welcome. Thursday 8 August from 12:30 to 1:30pm.

Christ Church Hawker Coffee/Op Shop We have books, games, puzzles and amazing trash and treasure Items, clothing and jewellery, along with craft items, and a well-stocked cake stall with assorted jams as well!

We also offer free tea/coffee and biscuits to all visitors! Everybody is welcome! Christ Church in Hawker (situated Cnr. Beetaloo Street and Belconnen Way). Saturday 3 August from 9am to 12 noon. For enquiries, call 0428 266 658.

Greenway Probus Club This mixed club meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 11am to 12:30pm at our new venue, the Lanyon Vikings Club in Conder. Meetings usually comprise a short formal meeting and a guest speaker. At our next meeting on 13 August, the guest speaker will be Karen Toohey, ACT Commissioner for Human Rights. Following the meeting, you are most welcome to join members for lunch. In addition to monthly meetings, the club has an extensive program of lunches, visits and trips. For more info call Graham on 0407 821 616 or visit the club’s website.

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Leaving class of 1964 CCGHS (Merici) 60th Anniversary The 1964 Leaving class of CCGHS (Merici) is celebrating its 60th anniversary reunion at the Yacht Club on Saturday 14 September. If you are interested in coming, please contact Carol on cjkeil@proforte.com.au.

Please pass the details on to anyone you may be in contact with who may also be interested.

Yerrabi View Club The club will be holding its next meeting on Thursday 15 August at the Eastlake Club, Gungahlin, commencing at 11 for 11:30am. New members are always most welcome. For further information, please contact Dorothy on 0419 698 091 or email dotric65@gmail.com by Monday 12 August.

Woden View Club The next meeting will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden on Tuesday 27 August from 11.30am for 12 noon. The cost is $36 per head for a two-course lunch. This month’s speaker will be Val Dempsey, 2022 Senior Australian of the Year. Guests are welcome, but please advise Monica of your attendance on 0412 664 195 by Tuesday 20 August.

Queanbeyan CWA The next monthly meeting of the Queanbeyan Evening Branch of Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW is on Tuesday 13 August. Please note that there will be a dinner at 6pm at Campbell & George, Campbell & George Street, prior to our meeting for those who wish to. Meeting will commence at 7pm across the road at the Queanbeyan Ladies Bowling Club.

We look forward to having a guest speaker.

Canberra Health Services Foot Sure is free and available to adults living in the ACT. The program covers: • common foot problems • checking your feet for foot problems • caring for your skin and nails • help you start a foot self-care routine • how to choose a good shoe.

The next program is on Wednesday 7 August at 9:30am. Book by calling 5124 9977.

Vinyl Records Sale International Blues Music Day Vinyl Records Sale. Saturday 3 August from 1 to 4pm at Harmonie German club, 49 Jerrabomberra avenue, Narrabundah.

Free entry. For enquiries, email Jules at jsholoholo@gmail.com.

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. canberradaily.com.au

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Which country is the only one in the northern hemisphere to have won the Rugby World Cup?

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The 2023 film Oppenheimer was directed by who?

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Which Sydney landmark was completed in 1932?

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The id, the ego, and the superego are concepts by which famous psychologist?

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Brain busters 1. George Harrison 2. England 3. Christopher Nolan 4. Sydney Harbour Bridge 5. Sigmund Freud

DOWN 1 Ogrelike (8) 2 Biblical queendom (5) 3 Fruitful (7) 4 Workman who laces books (5) 5 Poverty (9) 6 Short sleeps (7) 7 Termination (9) 10 Basis (4) 14 Improper (9) 15 Acrobat (9) 17 Bed framework (8) 19 Recover (7) 21 Decode (7) 22 A common porgy (4) 24 Metalworker (5) 25 Make exultant (5)

Which Beatles member funded Monty Python’s 1979 classic The Life of Brian?

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LEO JUL 23 – AUG 23

AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19

The days leading up to Sunday’s new moon in Leo will be ideal for formulating projects and then to research them during the month. You’ll enjoy connecting with those you have a lovely empathy with and to develop strong bonds.

Sunday’s new moon will kick-start a fresh chapter in a business or personal relationship. You will enjoy some beneficial and productive meetings that can boost your circumstances, both at work and in your personal life, so take the initiative.

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20

It’s a big week for you as your sign’s ruler Mercury turns retrograde on Monday and Venus enters Virgo. You can progress with key matters but must be clear with communications and avoid power struggles as they could become long standing.

February-born Pisces will welcome a fresh work or health schedule. A new chapter in your family or personal life may appeal to March Pisces. Someone special will prove helpful, so reach out. Key news towards Monday could be a catalyst.

LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20

You will enjoy get-togethers and socialising. Some meetings will feel positively therapeutic in nature. If you need to collaborate with others, you’ll gain ground midweek next week, so be sure to float ideas and discussions before Monday if possible.

You’ll enjoy catching up with like-minded people. If someone’s health has been on your mind, or your own, you can make great progress, so take the initiative.

Try to get important paperwork sorted before Monday to avoid delays in August.

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

Sunday’s new moon will kickstart a fresh chapter at work. For some, a fresh direction in your life in general may even appeal.

Loyal friends and colleagues will prove particularly helpful.

Collaborations are likely to go well next week.

This will be a good time to turn a corner in your domestic and personal arrangements, as you are likely to communicate well, especially before Monday. News will enable you to make informed decisions bringing you closer to goals, especially financially.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUN 21

You have some lovely links with groups and organisations who can boost your circumstances.

You also can turn a corner in a key venture, such as travel, study, self-development or even a legal matter, so be sure to be proactive.

Mercury turns retrograde on Monday, so try to get key matters for discussion on the table beforehand, to avoid unnecessary delays through the month. This Sunday’s new moon will help you to turn a corner with financial and personal matters.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20

CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 22

This is a good week to take the initiative with someone special and with family to improve your circumstances. However, you are best to get plans on the table before Monday to avoid having to review these later on.

This will be an excellent week to make tracks both with your work and personal plans, as you are likely to succeed, so be sure to be diligent and persistent. Try to voice important matters before Monday for best results.

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Chicken pasta salad Cut chicken into small bite-size pieces. Cook pasta until just tender, drain well.

Combine chicken and pasta in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, let cool. Add olives, tomatoes, and parsley and gently combine.

Make roasted capsicum dressing and gently stir into pasta. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Roasted capsicum dressing Puree garlic in a processor. Add capsicum and process until smooth.

Add egg yolks and blend. While the processor is running, slowly pour in olive oil through the feed tube.

When the sauce becomes thickened, stop the machine and add salt and chilli sauce. Blend briefly to combine.

Store any extra dressing not used for the salad in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Set everything out on the table.

¼ cup chopped coriander

For each serving, spoon the beef/ vegetable mixture down the centre of a hot tortilla, drizzle with lime juice and sour cream, additional salsa or chilli sauce and sprinkle with coriander. Fold over and eat as a soft taco.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan over high heat. Add beef, stirring continuously until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and add onion and capsicum to the pan. Sauté for 2 minutes.

Add tomato wedges and sauté for 1 minute. Return cooked beef to the pan and add salsa or chilli sauce and salt to taste. Stir to combine and sauté until heated through.

While the meat cooks, heat flour tortillas as in the basic burrito recipe.

Tip! Meat and vegetables can be cooked in advance and refrigerated. Reheat by stirfrying on high heat just until hot.

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Dr Guy Hansen, Director of Exhibitions at Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories exhibition at the National Library of Australia. Photos: Jordan Mirchevski.

Uncover Hopes and Fears of Australian migrants at the National Library

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love letter to those who sought to find a new place to call home in Australia: the ones who came during times of turbulence, the ones who wanted a change and those still arriving.

The National Library of Australia (NLA) has unveiled its latest exhibition, Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories, which runs until 2 February 2025.

Through an exploration of carefully curated objects, we are invited to accompany migrants on their journeys, experience their challenges and learn more about the knowledge they brought with them.

“When the most recent census was done, it showed that over half of Australians are either migrants or the children of migrants. For the other Australians, most of them, if you go back two or three generations, there’s a migrant there. So, that tells us that nearly all Australians have a migration story,” says Dr Guy Hansen, Director of Exhibitions at the NLA. Inspired by the family mantlepiece, walking through the sliding doors to the exhibition space you are greeted by smiling faces framed on the wall - some from home countries, and some taken in Australia. The exhibition starts long before any canberradaily.com.au

photographs were taken.

“Before we can talk about migration, you have to talk about the prior occupation of Australia by Indigenous people, this is where we start… When the British arrived, they didn’t get permission and colonisation has gone on since then,” says Dr Hansen.

The first room explores the early colonisation period through paintings, documentation and a secondary convict uniform from Van Diemen’s Land which can be dated back to the 1830s.

“It’s juxtaposed here with a convict pardon,” says Dr Hansen. “Some convicts did get sent away for secondary punishment, but other convicts got pardoned and went on to have families, settled and became quite successful.”

More than just pages in a book, the NLA houses enormous collections of advertising materials, personal letters and documentation, photos, pamphlets, clothing and trinkets that help tell a diverse range of histories.

Employment is often a reason for migration, the exhibition captures this through posters and details on the big jobs that drew people in. A highlight of this idea is the model from the Snowy Hydro-Electric Scheme that provided more than 60,000 migrants gainful employment.

Not shying away from the difficult topics that relate to migration, the exhibition explores racial prejudice, even at government level.

“There was some agreement among the colonies that there would be restrictions on non-European migration under various pieces of legislation, the main one being the Immigration Restriction Act, known as the White Australia Policy. People from Asiatic, African or coloured backgrounds weren’t able to come into Australia and they used the dictation test to stop them.”

The final room of the exhibition is like the family lounge with artworks and photographs on the wall, these respond to migration and showcase the diversity of Australian communities. On the far wall, a bookcase holds more stories of migration, family recipes and traditional tales that visitors can sit in one of the comfortable chairs and read. The learning opportunities don’t stop there.

“There’s been a great history of migrant communities having their own newspapers in their language and the library holds many of those newspapers and has digitised them, they’re now available via Trove,” says Dr Hansen.

Combining two years of work from a team of curators researching and scouring the library’s collections for the most eye-catching objects with a story of migration to tell.

“The success of Australia today is built on a lot of hard work of migrants. Understanding that history is really important and appreciating that has been a major driving force in the growth of Australia,” says Dr Hansen.

Although we are a multicultural country, there is often the stigma that Australia is inherently racist, Dr Hansen says it is a complex issue.

“There’s a lot of discussion and debate about migration a lot of it perhaps is not informed by a good understanding. A show like this demonstrates the way the library can contribute to community debates.”

A resource library, the NLA has the means to help visitors create their own family trees, something the exhibition may inspire. Dr Hansen hopes that it will spark conversations about family histories.

“People often come in groups or family groups, even across different generations. The material in the exhibition will be a trigger for their own memory and discussion about what migration means to them.”

Walk through the story of us in Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories at the National Library of Australia until 2 February; nla.gov.au.

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Young ones steal the limelight Last week, the who’s who of Canberra’s scholastic art world mingled over finger food and orange juice for the official opening of Step into the Limelight art exhibition at M16 Artspace.

It could have been the Tate in London for all anybody knew, as the calibre of paintings, drawings, photography and more - from pre-schoolers to Year 12 - was outstanding.

It was a pupil-free day for some, but students came to the launch anyway to witness the largest youth arts event in the ACT that attracts more than 2,000 students from 65 public schools.

Today’s young artists are a credit to the public education system, delivering high-quality art in ceramics, collage, textiles and wood and metal craft.

Their talent is well beyond their years and is a testament to Australia’s free education system and dedicated teachers, who have spent months working closely with professional artists, tertiary institutions and arts organisations to develop

their masterpieces.

Some students even helped to hang the artworks to learn more about curating in the art world. At the jam-packed opening, there was little room to move as hordes of budding artists from all walks of life viewed their peers’ work and shared their ideas and inspiration.

Step into the Limelight is much more than an art exhibition for ACT public schools, it covers the five art forms of dance, drama, media, music and visual art.

What began in 2007, has grown to become the largest youth arts event in the ACT delivering outstanding artistic works for two events: today’s art exhibition and a gala showcase in September.

During opening speeches, it was mentioned that art was what separates humans from animals. These young students are a perfect example of what is in our very nature - creative expression. It didn’t matter which uniform they wore or who won an award, today’s art collection was a pure expression of imagination.

See the talent of the youth in Step into the Limelight art exhibition at M16 Artspace until 4 August.

Photo: Georgia Curry.

The theme for this year’s art exhibition is ‘Our Time’ and judging from the high standard of this year’s Step into the Limelight, the time for this generation is now.

Step into the Limelight is at M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith until August 4.

Gallery Hours are Wednesday to Sunday 12-5pm; m16artspace.com.au - Georgia Curry

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Marcia Hines: The Still Shining Tour comes to Canberra Theatre Centre on 29 August.

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Take 10 with Marcia Hines With a career spanning 50 years and across stage, screen and live performance, Marcia Hines shows no signs of slowing down. The incredible songstress brings the Marcia Hines: Still Shining Tour to Canberra Theatre Centre on 29 August. CW’s Jessica Cordwell caught up with Ms Hines ahead of the show to discuss a half-century of performing, highlights and Australian Idol.

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What can the audience expect from the upcoming show?

I really hope that a fun night will be had by all. It’s a concert with all my old hits, lots of stories and opportunities for the audience to participate. The band and I have enjoyed every minute of the time on stage.

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When did you know you wanted to be a performer?

I’ve been singing since I was

four years old in church and here I am at 71, still singing! There was never a time when I did not see singing as my chosen journey in life. I am one of the lucky ones!

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How has the music industry changed over the 50 years you have been in the business?

It’s changed so much that I often don’t know where to begin to explain it. Particularly, the record industry is no longer about album sales but about streaming and the time and the money spent to record is more limited. But ultimately, as it has always been, it remains a business where live performance is king.

We are all still out there enjoying every minute. Being on the road and performing continues to be my life and it’s the same for most of the people I know, young and old, that are treading the boards. canberradaily.com.au

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Any career highlights?

So many that I find it difficult to pick out one. Winning Queen of Pop so many years ago was such a wonderful acceptance of my decision to remain in Australia. Then there was the Royal Command Performance for Prince Charles and Lady Diana and the gospel shows in 2023 at St Stephen’s Church as part of the Vivid Festival.

I could continue for some time but I’m grateful for every one of those highlights and hopefully there are more to come.

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Did you expect Australian Idol to run for so long?

The truth of the matter is no one did! The first run of the show lasted for seven years and now here I am, back 20 years later and listening to young singers with as much talent as we found in the first seven years. I am so pleased to have returned and am loving every minute of it.

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What motivates you to continue as a judge?

It’s the kids that enter that I most relate to.

There but for the grace of God go I! It’s something I really enjoy and feel I am able to connect with the

contestants as a singer and as someone who has been through it all. I also like to think I am giving something back to the industry that’s been so good to me!

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You released two albums last year, The Gospel According to Marcia and Still Shining: The 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collection, tell us about them.

The Gospel According to Marcia was a very heartfelt project because most black children in America start singing in church and that’s where I learnt. So with that album, I was paying homage to the beginning of my singing life.

Still Shining is a compilation of all of my recording career so far with two fantastic new, Australiancomposed songs. We had trouble keeping it down to the 22 songs on the album and to reflect on 50 years of recording and performing makes me feel very humble.

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Do you have a favourite song to perform?

Fire and Rain, it was the first song I ever recorded and I was still in Jesus Christ Superstar at the time. That it became a hit was an enormous surprise and it was the start of my career

In Australia.

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Yes, if there’s an exhibition at the National Gallery I will certainly go there. The Portrait Gallery nearby is also another favourite but if I have a minute between sound checks and performances, I simply adore the walk around Lake Burley Griffin.

It is so peaceful and really good for the head before performing!

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This concert tour has 42 dates and continues through until Christmas, then I travel to Brisbane for a final season of Grease the Musical. Then we are back into Australian Idol live performances through February, March and a little bit of April. I am hoping after that I might get a couple of weeks’ break before the next challenge.

I’m not complaining mind you, I am lucky to be doing what I love.

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Don’t bring down the curtain on Canberra’s independent theatres The ACT Government’s ambition is for Canberra to become the arts capital of Australia, but Lexi Sekuless, actor-producer and former federal arts advisor, believes that without funding, the curtain could come down on the performing arts. Theatregoing has not yet recovered since COVID, and the government invests in infrastructure rather than in performers.

“There is an absence of proper program funding for the creative industries here in the ACT … and an absolute addiction to infrastructure funding,” Ms Sekuless said.

Ms Sekuless, owner of the Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, has called on ACT political candidates to commit, if elected, $2.4 million over four years to fund Canberra’s four private theatre venues: Canberra Rep, ACT Hub, Smith’s Alternative, and her own theatre.

Although none of these venues are subsidised by the government, Ms Sekuless argues that they create jobs and contribute to the economy through arts tourism.

The sum she seeks, she says, is “an incredibly modest investment which would result in increased arts activity and increased funding and support for the actual people making art here in Canberra”.

The ACT Government’s Arts Fund

provides $9 million to 29 Canberra arts and cultural organisations and arts centres (the four independent theatre venues are not among them), and $1 million for arts activities grants (principally visual arts).

This year’s budget allocated funds to the Canberra Theatre project ($42 million), the Kingston Arts Precinct ($80 million), and upgrading Gorman House Arts Centre ($7.9 million), Tuggeranong Arts Centre ($2 million), and other local arts facilities ($1.7 million).

“Venues are costly, but the mere existence of a venue doesn’t ensure creative activity in a city,” Ms Sekuless said.

“That doesn’t have any impact whatsoever at all on the creative industries. The decision-makers [need to] understand they have to stop allocating funds for things that don’t generate and don’t push along the creative economy.

“If we are to enhance, or even sustain, the creative life of the National Capital, funding must go to those who create the performance, those who produce it, sing at it, dance in it, light it, manage it.”

Ms Sekuless started the Mill Theatre two years ago: plays like The Shoe-Horn Sonata received rave reviews, and its last production, Terror, was sold out. canberradaily.com.au

Nevertheless, Ms Sekuless says she might have to close the Mill Theatre within two years.

She recently secured a principal sponsor in Willard Public Affairs; their support plus the Mill’s partnership with Elite Event Technology are “phenomenal”, but Ms Sekuless does not have enough money to pay herself a salary or to employ a general manager. She would need to sell 80 per cent capacity at every single show.

But Canberra audiences are still reluctant to return to the theatre after COVID. During the pandemic, the ACT’s theatre revenue fell by 82 per cent, and attendance by 77 per cent, according to the ABC. “I personally believe it won’t come back,” Ms Sekuless said. “This is the new normal. People are set in their habits now. Those who did go to the theatre twice a month now only go once, and that is being consolidated because of the cost-ofliving crisis.”

Indeed, across Australia, only four in 10 venues have rebuilt their audiences to pre-COVID levels, and audiences are spending less.

“COVID has certainly left its mark, and that mark was fear of the unknown,” say Anne Somes (Free-Rain Theatre), Jarrad West (Everyman

Theatre), and Karen Vickery (Chaika Theatre), who collectively founded ACT Hub, Canberra’s first venue dedicated solely to producing independent theatre, in 2021.

Their audiences remained static for the first two years – a problem exacerbated by the economic downturn. People had little income to spend on the entertainment sector; those most likely to attend theatre were people over 55 who had a disposable income. But there is a silver lining: this year, their audience numbers have increased by a third.

“It has taken huge perseverance, the capacity to be flexible, the determination to adjust to succeed which has assisted ACT Hub turning the corner,” the collective said. “ACT Hub has garnered critical acclaim for the quality of the work we produce.”

ACT Hub supported Ms Sekuless’s call for more funding.

“The funding model which Lexi has outlined will ensure work for ACT-based creatives; artists; production personnel; ongoing regular casual employment for bar and box office staff,” the collective said.

“ACT Hub, the Mill, Canberra Repertory, and

Smith’s Alternative have already shown they have the capacity to go through times of genuine hardship. It is a very real struggle which has seen the demise of long-established interstate companies who found the struggle too great. We are still here, and are ready to build the reputation of performing arts in the ACT.” Arts Minister Tara Cheyne said that ACT Labor would outline its election platform over the coming months.

Nicole Lawder MLA, shadow minister for arts, said the Canberra Liberals could not make an arts announcement at this time, but recognised the contributions of artists and artistic venues.

Independents for Canberra candidate Sara Poguet said she had discussed the issue with Ms Sekuless and agreed that it was essential to support the creative industries.

The Strong Independents – Peter Strong AM, the former owner of Smith’s Alternative Bookshop, and Ann Bray AM – supported Ms Sekuless’s call to fund private theatre venues. They believe that Canberra could become the hub of the performing arts in regional NSW. Full story online at canberradaily.com.au - Nicholas Fuller

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Deadpool & Wolverine (MA15+)

In the Fox X-Men universe, Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) tries to resurrect the fallen Logan (Hugh Jackman). While fighting the Time Variance Authority, we then flashback to see Deadpool enjoying a quiet retirement with his previously deceased friends and now ex-girlfriend Vanessa (Morena Baccarin).

Soon, however, the Time Variance Authority comes a-knocking to offer Wade a chance to join the Sacred Timeline, a.k.a., the Marvel Universe!

Deadpool (2016), like the character, was a scrappy production with a humble budget that led to a very successful box office. Forging ahead with a new director and double the budget, the sequel lent further into its fourth-wall-breaking humour and heavy dramatic stakes with similar box-office

results. Under a new studio in line with a franchise 33 movies deep already, this outing has all the hallmarks of a Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, for good and for bad.

Shedding logical character, plot and story progression, the movie instead relies on pure fan service, giving audiences what it thinks they want.

Whereas the plot and in-world rules are completely nonsensical, the movie is at its strongest when our odd couple are together, verbally and physically sparring while being forced to team up to save their respective universes.

Like the $1.9 billion grossing Spiderman: No Way Home, cameos from the previous Fox Studios Marvel movies are plentiful, paired with tongue-in-cheek commentary on the corporate replacing of its intellectual properties.

Verdict: A vapid, homogeneous, fun ride, a world away from the artistic attempts of its founding Fox forefathers.

- Luke McWilliams, themovieclub.net Viewed at Dendy

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This week, Jeff Popple reviews three entertaining books about myths, romance and murder. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

Lest by Mark Dapin Scribner, $34.99 Mark Dapin’s true crime memoir Carnage was one of the most fascinating books I read in 2023 and he has now followed it up with the equally good Lest.

Sub-titled ‘Australian War Myths’, it takes a clear-eyed look at many of the ill-founded common beliefs that underly our military history. From the truth about Simpson and his donkey, to the white-feather women of World War I, to the presence of homosexuals in the military, to his thoughtful chapter on the reaction to the Vietnam War, he cuts through the myths to show what really happened. Lucidly written and illuminating, it is a great read.

Outback Nurse by Fiona Lowe, Carol Marinelli and Amy Andrews Mills & Boon, $19.99 Mills & Boon Australia and New Zealand are celebrating fifty years of producing local romance novels by releasing four special Anniversary Collections. The four collections celebrate a different series line of Modern, Medical, Suspense and Western stories, and feature some of their most popular authors. Outback Nurse focuses on medical stories set in remote parts of Australia and contains reprints of novels by Carol Marinelli, Amy Andrews and Fiona Lowe, who has now established herself as one of the leading writers of small-town dramas. A must-read collection for anyone enchanted by local romance stories.

Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

Your local, independent bookshop in Kingston Canberra’s newest independent bookshop stocking a large range of quality new books for readers of all ages.

Hachette, $34.99 If you like well-plotted thrillers that cross the line between domestic suspense and something a bit darker, then Riley Sager is for you. Thirty years ago, ten-year-old Ethan and his best friend, Billy, fell asleep in a tent set up on a manicured lawn in a quiet New Jersey cul de sac. In the morning, Ethan woke up to find the tent sliced open and Billy missing, never to be found. Now Ethan has reluctantly returned to his childhood home and begins to notice strange things happening in the middle of the night that lead him to re-investigate Billy’s disappearance. A twisty, clever tale.

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Boys 05-10 Trophy Played in real-time

AUG as the St Imperium debating team prepare their case, Trophy Boys is a queer black comedy about power, privilege and high school debating.

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AUG returns with more food,

installation music and toilets, enjoy the lantern walk and performances in this fun-filled evening.

Lyneham Shops, Saturday 3 August 3pm; lyneham.org.au

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Author, poet, and rapper AUG Omar Musa and cellist and composer Mariel Roberts bring a dramatic seafaring monologue to the stage with stirring music, poetry, and theatre performance rooted in the tradition of oral histories.

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Rolling Stones 09 The Revue

AUG The homegrown indie darlings are supported by The Grogans on this stretch of the Fix It With Salt Tour.

AUG Celebrate 60 years of the Rock n Roll legends with Adalita (Magic Dirt), Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon), Tex Perkins (The Cruel Sea) and Tim Rogers (You Am I) as they play some of the band's greatest hits.

The Baso, Sunday 4 August 7:30pm; oztix.com.au

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Adults $12; Children under 14 free; Concession $10.

Albert Hall, 9-11 August; mc-rotary.org/antique-fair

Tallagandra Hill Winery, Friday 9 August 7pm; tallagandrahill.com.au

Science 10-18 National Week

Delve into the AUG exciting 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, 10-18 August, full program; scienceweek.net.au UNTIL Lord of the Flies Faithful to the classic novel, the play follows a AUG group of schoolboys who are the only survivors of a plane crash on a deserted island and their struggle to survive.

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Rep Theatre, until 10 August; canberrarep.org.au

Like It 14-24 Some Marilyn

AUG A cabaret show celebrating one of the biggest icons of the 20th century with some songs and scenes from Monroe’s classic movies.

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, 14-24 August; milltheatreatdairyroad.com

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

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

Barber 23 Celeste The comedian promises

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.

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

Comic Con 24-25 Oz All your nerdy

AUG dreams can come true at the 2024 fiction entertainment and comic convention; cosplay, panels, performances, competitions, markets, and so much more.

Exhibition Park in Canberra, 24-25 August; ozcomiccon.com/canberra

Jensen 24 Hayley The powerhouse country

AUG pop artist plays a collection of her hits with the full band.

Royal Hotel, Queanbeyan, Saturday 24 August 7:30pm; humanitix.com

Hines 29 Marcia Celebrates five decades in

Jefferies 15-16 Jim The funnyman returns

AUG the industry with The Still Shining Tour where she performs songs from across her entire career.

National Convention Centre, 15-16 August; ticketek.com.au

Canberra Theatre Centre, Thursday 29 August 7:30 pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

AUG to Canberra with his Give ‘Em What They Want Tour.

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AUG her new show Outgrown, a hilarious and multisensory look into the beauty that can emerge when everything is burned to the ground.

the quick wit and creativity of improvised comedy masterminds; all inspired by a single word from the audience. Combining the wit of stand-up and the intimacy of live theatre, Lightbulb creates memorable stories, colourful characters, enchanting songs and plenty of laughs. Tickets $15.

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AUG newest album with the help of Tameka Kennedy in the Between the Fires Tour.

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Smith’s Alternative, Thursday 8 August 7pm; smithsalternative.com/events/ lightbulb-improv-86046

Cassar-Daley Brilliant 09 Troy 20-25 Every Celebrates the launch of his Thing

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

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SEP National Museum of Antiquities is a deep dive into the culture of the ancient society with more than 220 objects, spanning more than 3,000 years.

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Less is more To achieve a minimalist look in your home, start by decluttering.

Minimalism centres on the principle that ‘less is more’. Strip away the

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Begin by assessing each item in your home and questioning whether it serves a purpose or brings you joy. If it doesn’t, it might be time to part with it.

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When choosing furniture and decor, prioritise functionality to enhance your daily activities. Opt for pieces with clean lines and sleek designs and look for storage solutions that maximise space and keep your belongings organised. By reducing clutter, each item in your space becomes more important and impactful.

Colour Warm minimalism embraces a neutral and calming colour palette to create a feeling of openness and lightness. It favours simple colours, emphasising neutral tones and soft hues that enhance a sense of calm and peace. Neutral colours like white, beige, soft greys and earthy tones provide a discreet backdrop, allowing your furniture or architectural features to take centre stage.

While minimalism embraces simplicity, it doesn’t mean spaces have to be stripped of their personality. Whether it’s a thoughtfully selected artwork or a distinctive piece of furniture, these items serve as focal points without overpowering the room.

Minimalism isn’t merely a design style; it’s a way of life that promotes conscious consumption. I admire the concept of being deliberate about our choices in decorating our homes. Minimalism encourages us to value the elegance of simplicity and to surround ourselves only with what genuinely enriches our lives. canberradaily.com.au

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9/58 Eileen Good Street, Greenway

$600,000

LJ Hooker

19 Whalan Place, Kaleen

$1,155,000 LJ Hooker

8A Dawbin Place, Richardson

$780,000

Confidence

1103/49 Furzer Street, Phillip

$597,000

Independent

41 MacPherson Street, O'Connor

$1,150,000 Independent

43 Dalley Crescent, Latham

$777,000

LJ Hooker

218/7 Irving Street, Phillip

$595,000

The Property Collective

2/11 Aurora Close, Mawson

$1,150,000 Home by Holly

24/55 Tishler Street, Wright

$775,000

Ray White

702/2 Gribble Street, Gungahlin

$575,000

Stone

96/260 City Walk, City

$1,140,000 LJ Hooker

8 Menkens Court, Phillip

$750,000

Blackshaw

1/27 Berrigan Crescent, O'Connor

$565,000

Independent

4/21 Hope Street, Dickson

$1,115,000

47/44 Marie Little Crescent, Denman Prospect$730,000

Hayman Partners

27/82 Henry Kendall Street, Franklin $510,000

LJ Hooker

8 Ballard Place, Monash

$1,050,000 Solely

30 Montagu Place, Evatt

$728,000

Belle Property

32B Gatton Street, Farrer

$485,000

LJ Hooker

30 Steffanoni Circuit, Monash

$1,000,000 Independent

6/106 Britten-Jones Drive, Holt

$720,000

Sarah Cooper

10/93 Burrinjuck Crescent, Duff y

$483,000

Belle Property

2 Hybon Avenue, Queanbeyan

$980,000

10/16 Ussher Street, Taylor

$714,000

Stone

263/84 Chandler Street, Belconnen

$459,000

Impact Properties

Belle Property

24/80 Gozzard Street, Gungahlin

$438,000

LJ Hooker

Ray White

The Property Collective

Blackshaw

23 Thomas Hart Street, Banks

$940,000

Independent

53/96 McMichael Terrace, Denman Prospect $700,000

Blackshaw

401/15 Bowes Place, Phillip

$359,500

LJ Hooker

$935,000

The Property Collective

5/8 Biddell Place, Nicholls

$695,500

LJ Hooker

11/18 Glenmaggie Street, Duff y

$359,000

Home by Holly

513/59 Constitution Avenue, Campbell $905,000

Morrissey Property

30 Audrey Cahn Street, MacGregor

$695,000

LJ Hooker

35/70 Efkarpidis Street, Gungahlin

$350,500

Canberry

90 Baracchi Crescent, Giralang

$887,000

Stone

9 Lort Place, Chisholm

$685,000

Ray White

25/6 Heard Street, Mawson

$325,000

The Property Collective

33/45 Athllon Drive, Greenway

$885,000

Solely

21/73 Lorraway Street, Holt

$680,000

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Data is provided by agents. Source: Realestate.com.au

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$955,000

13 A'Beckett Street, Watson 36 Jane Price Crescent, Conder

$705,000

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FOUR BEDROOM HOME - LARGE BLOCK 101 Marsden Street, Boorowa NSW Large level 2030sqm* block Four spacious bedrooms with built in robes Separate living and dining areas Reverse cycle air-conditioning, plus ducted heating and cooling Indoor entertaining room with barbecue area Potential rental return of $550 per week 800m* Boorowa CBD: 900m* local swimming pool: 1.8km* Boorowa Central School This home is perfect for investors, larger families or buyers who are looking for extra space to entertain.

FOR SALE $695,000

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CHARMING HOUSE - QUIET STREET

FOR SALE $390,000

65 Campbell Street, Boorowa NSW Two generous bedrooms Open plan kitchen, dining and living area Bathroom/ laundry combined Gas Heating Easy maintenance and fully fenced backyard 835sqm* block Potential rental return of $380 per week

AGENTS: Justin Fleming - 0429 820 389 Amanda Serafin - 0421 459 157 Megan Shea - 02 6385 3337 FLEMINGSPROPERTYSERVICES.COM

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This cosy cottage offers easy living with the convenience of being approximately 1km* from Boorowa's boutique coffee shops, local park, and schools.

AGENTS: Justin Fleming - 0429 820 389 Amanda Serafin - 0421 459 157 Megan Shea - 02 6385 3337 FLEMINGSPROPERTYSERVICES.COM

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Big House on a Cul De Sac 9 Settlers Court, Yass Let’s start with the living areas of which there is plenty for the family to enjoy Large separate lounge room with carpet and honeycomb blinds Family room is open plan and tiled Dining room open plan opens onto the covered alfresco dining

overlooking the back yard Large kitchen with electric cooking, range hood, dishwasher, 1 ½ sink, large walk-in pantry, double fridge space Master bedroom with ensuite (with a bath!) walk through robe Four large kids’ rooms with built in

robes & carpet Three-way family bathroom, separate shower & bath Plenty of storage in the laundry Three car garage under roof with remote & internal entry Ducted evaporative cooling Ducted gas heating

79 Comur Street, Yass, NSW 2582

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Fully fenced back yard Town gas, rainwater tank Agents note: Property like this do not come on the market every day. This is an exceptional home in a great neighbourhood with so much to offer. Don’t miss this one.

5 Bed | 2 Bath | 3 Car | 898sqm Auction Sat 24th August 12:00pm Contact Andrew Curlewis 0429 669 635 Property ID 47241

02 6226 6331

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12 Mary Place, Long Beach

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Stunning Ocean Views and Granny flat style accommodation perfect to rent out as Air bnb

For Sale $1.4m

This property is a stunning high-end executive home offering prime location with the beach and granny flat style accommodation downstairs. Modern elegance and coastal charm. With a spacious layout and luxurious features, this property is sure to impress.

Bamboo flooring, cavity sliders throughout, zoned ducted reverse cycle a/c, quality appliances with induction cook top, ducted vacuum, electric blinds, gas fireplace, 3m wide sandstone deck, 899sqm block with panoramic view.

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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batemansbay.ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Batemans Bay 02 4472 6455

According to the PropTrack Rental Report June 2024, Canberra rent prices remained steady over the year to June, despite tighter supply and increasing demand.

The report found that median rents fell 1.6% over the quarter to $600 per week, unchanged from a year prior, despite falling new (-16.8%) and total (-6.1%) rental listings available on realestate.com.au over the year to June.

Key ACT findings from the report: • New rental listings on realestate. com.au fell 16.8% over the year to June in Canberra yet sat 54.7% above the decade average to June 2022.

• Supply was tighter in June compared to a year earlier, as total rental listings declined by 6.1%. Even so, total listings were 56.2% above the decade average to June 2022.

• As rental supply decreased year-on-year, demand for available properties grew, with median days on site at 24 days in June compared to 28 a year earlier.

• The average number of enquiries per listing in Canberra increased 21.1% annually to reach 9.91 in June.

• Canberra had the highest rental vacancy rate of all markets in June at 1.8%, having risen 0.43 percentage points over the quarter.

• Median advertised rents in Canberra fell 1.6% over the June quarter to $600 per week.

Meanwhile, national rents remained unchanged over the quarter, at $600 per week in June 2024.

However, they have increased by 9.1%, or $50, since June 2023.

For more information and to view the full report, visit realestate.com.au/insights.

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Melbourne Building Canberra Centre

BRADDON 128/31 Mort Street

Contemporary Offices in Prime Location. mmj.com.au/7P0557

Positioned In the heart of Braddon with immediate access to amenities that enrich the working experience.

48 sqm contemporary office space Secured basement parking Highly desirable location surrounded by bustling businesses and Mantra Hotel.

For Sale by Expressions of Interest closing 4pm, Thursday 29th August 2024 All figures & measurements are approx only.

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At Marigal Gardens, you’ll be part of an already thriving over 55 community, where family and friends are always welcome.

Embrace new friendships and experience the warmth of living in one of our low-maintenance homes, which come complete with: • Spacious open-plan living areas designed for both functionality and maximising natural light.

• Well-equipped kitchens featuring all the modern conveniences, ideal for whipping up hearty winter meals.

• Reverse cycle air-conditioning to keep you comfortable all year round.

• Double glazing to protect against the winter chill and reduce energy costs.

• A sophisticated, timeless, neutral colour palette for you to personalise.

• Internal access to a secure parking.

• 24-hour emergency assistance at your fingertips.

See what living at Marigal Gardens has to offer.

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Trades & Services Guide

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AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

INDEX 59

Arborist

59

Bathroom Renovations

59

Bathrooms & Kitchens

59

Car Detailing

60

Carpenters & Joiners

60

Cleaning Service

60

Concreting & Related

60

Decks

60

Electrical

60

Engineering Services

61

Fencing

61

Gardening

61

Gutter Cleaning

61

Handyperson

61

Locksmiths

62

Mechanics

62

Painting

62

Plastering & Painting

62

Plumbing & Gasfitting

62

Roofing

62

Solar

63

Tiling

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Barry Richards Ceramic Tiling

Tree Pruning Tree Removals Stump Grinding Qualified Arborist Full Insurance

Bathroom Renovations, Leaking Showers Small Jobs, For All Your Tiling Needs PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE P: 0435 015 647 E: barric666@aol.com www.barryrichardsceramictiling.com.au ABN 609 0723 0907

COMPLETE TREE SERVICES

Quality renovations for your home Whether you are fully renovating your dream ensuite or adding a new bathroom, Chris brings two decades of industry experience and quality tradesmanship to your next personalised bathroom renovation.

Call Chris today on 0412 938 682 for an expert consultation.

Expertise in safety, pruning, form, function, and tidiness

ARC AU35206

Call IAN 0412 028 245

YOUR ONE STOP ENERGY SHOP

ABN 24 630 602 256

for advice and free quote INSURED, HELPFUL, RELIABLE

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS POOL RENOVATIONS AND GENERAL TILING

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Replace your inefficient heating & replace it with efficient reverse cycle air-conditioning

Complete Project Management All Trades Free Quotes

Rob: 0412 017 832 | Shane: 0412 942 041 email: downie100@ozemail.com.au www.dcbathrooms.net

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0431 882 229

0488 009 293

AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING

BATHROOMS & KITCHENS

Decks - Pergolas - General Maintenance Painting - Tiling - Plastering

Richard Brennan 0412 161 312 rb.carpentry@iinet.net.au

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ABN: 98 240 579 704

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mark@renewplumbingandbathrooms.com.au www.renewplumbingandbathrooms.com.au

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ARBORIST

• • • • •

• Bathroom & laundry renovations • Project management • plumbing • Installations • blocked drains • Leaking taps & toilets • gasfitting • Hot water units • drainage

• Lifetime Workmanship Warranty • Clean and Tidy every time • Pensioner discount available

0437 341 901

CWM00085AA

Air Conditioning/Heating

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Specialising in Bathroom, Balcony and Kitchen Renovations and Carpentry Work Experienced and Licensed Builder CONTACT US WE WILL COME ON THE SAME DAY FOR A FREE QUOTE M: 0404 272 101 E: gamdognim@gmail.com

ABN: 11 611 397 178 | Builder Licence Number: 20221356

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CAR DETAILING

ADVANCED CAR DETAILING

Buff and Polishing Interior Detailing

Pre-Sale Detailing All Work Guaranteed

EST. 25 YRS.

1/17 Strangways St, Curtin ACT 2605 BEHIND SHELL SERVICE STATION

CALL RICK TODAY ON

(02) 6285 4145

CARPENTERS & JOINERS

CLEANING SERVICE ONE STOP

Cleaning:

ʧ HOUSE ʧ OFFICE ʧ CARPETS ʧ END OF THE LEASE ʧ COMMERCIAL ʧ LOUNGES ʧ GUTTERS

0490 799 268

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CONCRETING & RELATED

D CONCRE TING ‘The The Concreting Specialist Specialist’

– ALL RESIDENTIAL & DOMESTIC WORK –

CWM0085-V2

Garage or Home Slabs · Driveways · Paths · Repairs

CWM0681

• • •

Tile & Grout cleaning experts Detect/Fix leaking showers Stone & Slate sealing Pressure & Acid wash cleaning services

• • • •

Grout/Colour matching & advice All products used by us are Mould and mildew resistant 12 years warranty 10% pensioner discount

CALL BRENT FOR FREE QUOTES & INSPECTION

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EFFICIENT

EXPERIENCED SERVICE!

GARDEN & LANDSCAPING

CARPENTER/ HANDYMAN

DIRTY TILES/GROUT NEW IN NO TIME

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FOR FRIENDLY SERVICE AND ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST

Call DANIEL 0431 311 746 6292 2073

Alterations, Repairs, Prompt Services

Call Rob - 0438 307 796

CLEANING SERVICE

Monarch Window Cleaning Average 3 BR Home From Free Flyscreen & Tracks Clean

$250

COMMERCIAL CLEANING, OFFICES, CLUBS, CHILDCARE. FREE QUOTES

Protective COVID Cleaning Call 0407 263 812 / 6259 3200 today monarchservices@live.com.au

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DECKS

WINTER IS HERE Timber Decks & Pergolas METAL PERGOLAS

BH CARPENTRY ACT has you covered!

FREE QUOTE

Call BrendAn 0407 763 597

ELECTRICAL

AceAssetsco.com.au

Techs, Electrical and Hazardous Works Solo parents get 15% discount Property Management Work Power for Sheds & Additions EV Charging Points Test/Tag Programs Switchboard Repairs Small Asbestos jobs Short Notice Isolations

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FENCING

LED light upgrades meterboard/switchboard upgrades smoke detector service installations reports

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

CWM0467

extra power • points • lights

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• Property Maintenance & Cleaning.

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

89% 85% 95%

of our readers will seek trades and services of our readers read the advertisements each week

average pick-up rate

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Free Quotes

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HANDYPERSON

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• Core Drill & Concrete Cutting • Tree Surgery & Stump Grinding

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Garden & Tree Services

Quality

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company you can trust

General Repairs

... and more

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Well presented after completion.

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• Bobcat & Machine Hire

Gutter Solar Panel Cleaning Rubbish Removal

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

CWM0116

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

gutter_clean@hotmail.com

All Sorts General Yard & House Maintenance

CWM0352

Specialising in the supply and installation of all types:

All areas Free estimates

Baya’s Backyard

FENCING

All Work Guaranteed

0421 193 553

GARDENING

www.cebis.com.au

CQ Services Pty Ltd

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

0431 251 882

Donald G Thomas BE MIE Aust CPEng NER 95978 don@cebis.com.au

Pergola repairs

canfencecanberra@gmail.com

✓ Brick & Concrete Cracks | Solutions & Rectifications ✓ Engineering Design & Certification | Plans ✓ Reports incl Costings | Building | Structural | Civil ✓ Waterproofing | Assessment & Damage Control ✓ Retrospective Development & Building Applications 0460 922 044

The gutter vacuum specialist

Call us today for an obligation-free quote.

CWM10402AA

Canberra Engineering & Building Integrity Solutions

Gutter Clean

Jason 0484 870 398 www.jcreative.au jcreativepainting@yahoo.com

FREE QUOTES

20% OFF SENIORS ABN: 66281738404

HANDY MAN & CONTRACTOR

ATTENTION TRADIES

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Painting & Plastering Tiling

Fence Repairs Roofing & Gutters Cleaning

Plumber Specialising in Private Home

All Canberra areas 10% Pensioners discount Free Quotes | No job too big or too small Guarantee jobs done

luis.painter@hotmail.com (02) 6140 1317 | 0404605687 or 0406525842 01 August 2024

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small job specialist

ACT license No. 2018491

GUTTER CLEANING

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

PRIME ONE ELECTRICAL

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

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PLASTERING & PAINTING

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

Over 30 years experience securing the Canberra Community

$80 OFF

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

Master licence #17501928

Taps And Toilets Blocked Drains Gas Fitting CWM0231

Phone: 0458 786 727

www.highsecuritylocksmiths.com.au

Burst Pipes Bathroom Renovations Roofing/Guttering

MECHANICS

• • • • • •

Phone 0421 038 243 Web capitalpd.com.au

Monteleone Car Works & Metal Fabrication

Email: admin@capitalpd.com.au

Local Professional Service Seniors Discount No Call Out Fee All Work Guaranteed Support Local Business 24/7 Emergency service

Plumbing Lic 2013728 ABN: 53193588524

ROOFING

Mechanical | Metal Fabrication | Mobile Welding Tyres | Brakes | ACT/NSW Regos | & more

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

CWM1051

Ph: 02 6241 0222 Mobile: 0438 469 138

*CONDITIONS APPLY

Hot Water/Solar

Seniors discounts

Unit 6, 91-93 Grimwade Street Mitchell

WHEN YOU QUOTE THIS AD ANY SERVICES

PAINTING

Ph: 0473 536 741

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

Free Quotes

www.bonzapainting.com.au

0405 588 540

DREW’S PAINTING SERVICES HOUSE PAINTING INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OUTSIDE PRESSURE CLEANING RUST REMOVAL

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

canberrapainting.com.au | 02 6262 3788

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

REFERENCES PROVIDED ON REQUEST

PH: 0427 004 411 | E: drewburgin69@gmail.com

Full-Service Painting and Decorating 30 years of business experience Cover all aspects of painting Interior / Exterior / Colour Consulting •Fully Insured •Free Quotes •Work Guaranteed Contact: Ibrahim - Phone: 0411 837 788 Email: boutrosbob@hotmail.com ABN : 17 367 309 467

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Your local roofing experts

$100 OFF

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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

Call your local plumber Shane 0411 591 615 or email lucidplumbingandroofing@gmail.com

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CHOICE PAINTING AND DECORATING

ALPHA ROOFING CANBERRA 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

CALL/TEXT: 0458 807 882 E: admin@alpharoofingact.com.au ABN 156 905 615 00

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Trades & Services Guide SOLAR

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TILING

TILING

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Services

• Residential

installations • Commercial

installations • EV Chargers • Battery back-up • After-sales support

Call now: 1300 080 222

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Call Alex today 0475 000 528

CWM0477

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

localtilingact@hotmail.com

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

Brodie Antoniak Owner and contractor ABN 14724243822

Reference available on request

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You could save $43k^ in tax by novating an EV

SG Fleet is a salary packaging supplier to selected Federal Government of Australia Departments, and the ACT Government. You must be an employee of an SG Fleet client to access novated leasing. ^ Comparison based on BMW i4 eDrive35, $140,000 salary, 20,000 annual kms, 4-year term, ACT location with 2024-2025 income tax rates and relevant government electric vehicle incentives. Visit website to customise your calculations.