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Cyclonats pedal a new Canberra festival GEORGIA CURRY Cyclonats is a new festival taking on Summernats, akin to David versus Goliath, with Canberra cyclists planning a city cruise down Northbourne Avenue and carbon-neutral skids on BMX bikes.

The name is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but Cyclonats is seriously ambitious, as there is no other festival in Australia that celebrates cycling culture in all its forms, including racing, mountain biking, BMX, recumbents, trishaws, tricycles, tandems, unicycles, cargo bikes, and foldables.

While Summernats brings in more than 100,000 visitors, Cyclonats publicist Tim Brook said the event would grow over time to become a national calendar event that draws in interstate visitors.

The inaugural Cyclonats festival this weekend conveniently coincides with the Mountain Bike National Series at Mt Stromlo, and it also boasts a penny-farthing world record test by Canberra’s “Simon the Bike Guy” (Simon Weir).

“On the weekend of the festival, there’s going to be people from all over the country who could

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come here,” Tim said. “The idea is that it should grow year by year until it’s bigger than Summernats.

Once we get it going, we’ll close off Northbourne Avenue and fill it with cyclists of every kind. We’ll have a parade for all bikes, a big celebration.”

In Australia, 15 per cent of the population (3.97 million people) are cyclists, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Canberra boasts extensive dedicated bike paths, good roads, a velodrome at the AIS and skate park ramps for BMX stunts.

While Summernats is known for its massive Friday night rock concerts, Cyclonats is throwing a “night ride bike party” around Lake Burley Griffin on Saturday 1 March, between 7-9pm, accompanied by a massive partybox speaker on wheels.

Coincidentally, Cyclonats also coincides with Enlighten Festival so it’s capitalising on the event by holding a “glow ride” on 1 March, 8-9pm, around Lake Burley Griffin. Cyclists can light up their bikes with LEDs and glow sticks for a loop of the lake.

Finally, Cyclonats will wrap up at Smith’s Alternative on Sunday for a free concert for anyone on a human-powered vehicle. It’s apt that Cyclonats

The inaugural Cyclonats – a Festival of cycling culture, is on in Canberra from 28 February to 2 March. Photo: Tim Brook

will finish at Smith’s as owner Nigel McCrae is the one who came up with the idea for Cyclonats.

It’s uncertain whether Cyclonats could match Summernats’ mullet competition, perhaps a ‘helmet head’ hair-do contest?

“We’re not trying to mimic it exactly but to have a bigger variety of fun events,” Tim said.

Cyclonats - Festival of Cycling Culture - runs from 28 February to 2 March. For the full program, visit cyclonats.au/events

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100 reasons to celebrate for Canberra parkrun participant LILLIAN ALTMAN Canberra parkrun participant Ken Gibson has achieved a “national” milestone: 100 parkrun wins!

Ken is believed to be the first person to achieve this milestone in Australia and Canberra.

“I’m calling it a ‘national record with a disclaimer’ because we just don’t know,” Ken said.

“I’m 42, I enjoy it. It is also a very social occasion, but I still have that competitive streak.”

Parkrun is a free community event where anyone can walk, jog or run 5 kilometres, volunteer or spectate on Saturday mornings.

Ken is part of the Burley Griffin parkrun group at Weston Park.

He reached 100 first finishes in

late-January, with an average time of 16 minutes 17 seconds per session.

Ken took up parkrun in 2016 but started this challenge in 2022.

“Surprisingly, because I’d been so consistent for so many weeks, and now years, it was a nice relief to get it done,” he said.

“It was just a personal challenge, but others got invested in it as well.”

Ken celebrated the milestone with a family dinner.

He set the goal after his father, who lived in Wollongong, died in 2024 from a tumour – at the time, Ken was at the about 70-win mark.

Discussing Ken’s parkrun statistics was something the father and son did every few weeks.

“He was very in tune with data and keeping statistics,” Ken said.

“He was a golfer and anyone who knows a golfer knows that they analyse things quite a bit.

“So, it was just a nice little thing that I’d do.”

Ken said his father would also check in on how his parkrun mates were going with their runs.

Ken’s next goals are to run the 5km in 15 minutes and 30 seconds and break the two-minute mark for 800 metres.

“I know that as I get older, I will probably slow down, so that’s why you put yourself into these positions to have these goals and try to achieve these things,” he said.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have seen Ken running around during the lockdowns as he aimed to run in every suburb in the

Ken Gibson at Weston Park where he takes part in parkrun. Photo: Jordan Mirchevski

ACT (that existed at the time).

“It was funny because I was on top of Mount Ainslie and I remember looking down from the viewing area and because you’re on top of Mt Ainslie, I wanted to know how many suburbs there might be,” Ken said.

“I just got curious and figured out that surely there’s an A-Z list of every suburb.

“So that sort of got the interest before we all got locked down.”

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nter the captivating world of coins at the Royal Australian Mint, operating since 1965.

The Royal Australian Mint plays an essential role as the nation’s sole producer of coin currency and through its collectible coin programs that capture and commemorate Australia’s history and culture.

Thanks to a $6 million upgrade last year, the new museum features interactive displays that will entertain old and young alike. Visitors can design their very own digital coin and see if they have what it takes to produce coins with games that test skills of efficiency and precision.

There are also new wow-factor installations, starting with the coin column as you walk through the entrance. It contains an impressive 24,432 gold $1 coins. And yes, they’re legal tender!

Wander through the museum and take in the variety of collectible coins that commemorate historical milestones, Aussie icons and unsung heroes.

Featuring quintessential animals like the kangaroo and koala, major events such as the Olympics and Paralympics or the end of World Wars, these coins serve as miniature pieces of history, as well as miniature pieces of art.

From the factory viewing platform, gaze over the machines that make millions of coins each year and see the star of the show, Titan, the giant orange robot, lift barrels of gold and silver coins that weigh up to a tonne.

Downstairs, visitors can mint their own coin in the Mint Shop, or enjoy a barista-made coffee or a bite to eat in the café.

With free entry, tours and parking, the Mint is open from 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 10am to 4pm on weekends.

For further information, visit ramint.gov.au.

Stories of Change Be transported into the world of coins the moment you enter the museum. Our 15-metre-long mural of 12,617 coins, Stories of Change, tells a comprehensive story of Australia’s decimal currency.

These coins are more than just pieces of metal. They are tiny mirrors that reflect who we are and highlight what’s important to us as a nation. Hidden in this sculptural wall are hundreds of special coins—each one containing a unique story of Australia’s history. From commemorating the sacrifice and hard work of those around us, to celebrating the foods we eat to the cars we love, coins are little pieces of history in your pocket.

It also reveals changes in minting technology, such as the addition of colour printing to our commemorative coins. Some of the Mint’s most popular coin designs are on display, including the award winning $2 Honey Bee, $2 Remembrance (red poppy) and the iconic $1 Mob of Roos.

The wall is designed for visitors to explore and touch the coins, and unlike most museum objects, was created to be tactile and hands-on.

When the Mint first opened in 1965 to enable the upcoming switch to our own decimal currency, the first question that needed to be answered was—what should Australia’s coins look like?

Six artists were selected to compete for the honour of designing Australia’s new currency.

The artists—who were from a range of fields, including illustration, metalwork and silver smithing—were asked to submit designs around the themes of Australia’s unique flora and fauna.

Kangaroos, koalas, wattle and even a dancing brolga were some of the options put forward. Selected sketches were made into plaster sculptures to show how the design would translate into a 3D image.

It was a difficult decision for the judges, but in the end, it was the youngest artist, Stuart Devlin, whose designs were chosen for the back of Australia’s new currency.

With his animals filling the entire space of the coin, each delivered a strong presence through patterning—the lyrebird’s fan, the lizard’s frill, the platypus’ ripples, and the echidna’s many spines.

This gives the coins a sense of movement and a liveliness, as well as consistency across the complete set.

Devlin’s designs have remained a constant and much-loved part of Australia’s currency for over 60 years.

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New US President Donald Trump has already initiated a number of good things. He has put a real stopper on the damaging entitlement and woke culture that has enveloped the West and stirred things up in a positive way in the Middle East.

Unfortunately, his support from democracies has not extended past Israel.

Now, I have on several occasions called for the Western Europeans to pull their weight militarily and commented on how successive UK governments have virtually destroyed the once formidable British armed forces (especially David Cameron in 2010) and how the only Western nation in Europe really doing its bit in terms of defence spending is Poland.

Trump is right to criticise and threaten these countries who have bludged off the US for years. The chickens are coming home to roost.

However, he should also support Ukraine, which is fighting the West’s battle with Ukrainian blood to counter Russian imperialism.

There is no justification for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian Paranoia is no excuse. Europe is weak and no threat to Russia.

Trump is also meant to be a great negotiator, but by conceding all his bargaining chip at the start, he puts Ukraine in a dreadful position. Interestingly, he did

the same thing with the Taliban in Afghanistan and look what happened there.

I have always been amazed at how weak the Western powers, particularly Britain and France, were at Munich in 1938 when they capitulated to Hitler. It also surprised me that the poor Czechoslovakians, having been sold down the river, went along with it and surrendered the Sudetenland to Nazi Germany without a fight.

History tells us that, sadly, you can never fully trust your allies to protect you. Ukraine should never have given up the 1,000 or so nuclear weapons it inherited after the Soviet Union fell in 1994. If it still had them, Putin would never have invaded in 2022. Dictators respect strength.

Ukraine doesn’t have to go along with what Trump and Putin come up with. Ukraine must be involved and be comfortable with whatever deal is arrived at. If not, it can fight on and try to shame its Western European allies into helping it in whatever way they can.

Despite the Western Europeans current military weakness, by showing a bit of backbone and by realising that rather than wasting money on bloated, unnecessary welfare schemes and by spending that money on urgent rearmament instead, Ukraine may still prevail.

However, it would be far better still if all Western democracies, including the US, fully support the brave Ukrainian people who are fighting and dying for our democratic way of life and if Trump muscled up to his mate Putin and put pressure on him to seek a true peace rather than appeasing him.

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LILLIAN ALTMAN Cyclists are being encouraged to hitch up their skirts or dresses for International Women’s Day. Pedal Power ACT is hosting The Fancy Women’s Bicycle Ride 2025 on Saturday 8 March.

It invites women – and anyone who wants to wear a skirt in solidarity - to take part in the event to “encourage women to cycle so that more women can ride bicycles”.

The slogan of the event, which takes cyclists on a 6.2-kilometre route around the Civic area, is “be women, be visible”.

Riders are encouraged to dress up with fancy hat helmet covers, feather boas and fun dresses.

Pedal Power ACT executive director Cecily Michaels said the ride brings the community together for some fun.

“While looking amazing and having fun decorating your bicycle,” Ms Michaels said.

“Then riding in solidarity and being safe together, riding on the road and showing how riding is possible.”

She said all cycling groups are welcome to join.

Ms Michaels said cycling was the answer to everything.

“Every problem in the world, your health, your mental and physical health, your finances, sustainability for the environment and our future,” she said.

“The solution for traffic congestion and everything is cycling.

“Canberra is a fantastic place for cycling.”

It is one of the community events Pedal Power ACT is running this year to celebrate the association’s 50th anniversary.

“We had the first protest ride in 1974 at the end of the year from Belconnen into Civic - that was all fixed,” Ms Michaels said.

“We had our first committee meeting on 29 January 1975.

“We were incorporated on 11 November so that’s when we’ll have our big hurrah for our 50th but this whole year we consider our anniversary year.”

Ms Michaels said nowadays the association had advocates in every electorate.

“Pedal Power has been the key advocate, no-one else does advocacy for cycling,” she said.

Pedal Power ACT executive director Cecily Michaels and Cycling Without Age volunteer coordinator Fran Freeman.

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Pedal power puts women cyclists front and centre

You can view the Fancy Women’s Bicycle Ride 2025 route at ridewithgps.com/routes/49575949 There is no cost to enter but bookings are encouraged at pedalpower.tidyhq.com/public/ schedule/events Another event will be held on 1 March to celebrate the group’s volunteers, and on May the 4th, a family ride day will be held encouraging people to dress up as their favourite Star Wars character.

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very year, Hands Across Canberra brings the community together through the Canberra Day Appeal, a campaign supporting local charities and community organisations making a difference in the lives of Canberrans.

With 89 charities participating in the 2025 appeal, the focus remains on building a culture of giving, ensuring that funds raised stay within the ACT to directly benefit those who need it most.

“It’s a collaborative fundraising effort between Hands Across Canberra, participating charities, and the broader Canberra community,” says Hands Across Canberra CEO Genevieve Jacobs.

“We want this time of year to be a moment when Canberrans come together to give back. The appeal culminates on Canberra Day, March 10, when we celebrate what an amazing and generous place this is to live.”

But while Canberra is known for its prosperity, Ms Jacobs emphasises that many people in the ACT struggle daily.

“There’s a perception that Canberra is a wealthy city, and while that’s true for many, it also means that when someone falls on hard times, they fall a long way,” she explains.

With 40,000 Canberrans living in poverty and many others needing urgent support for disabilities, mental health, and social services, the appeal encourages people to “give where you live.”

Give where you live

A staggering 85% of charity donations made in Canberra leave the ACT, heading to national and global charities. While Ms Jacobs acknowledges that generosity on a national level is important, she urges Canberrans to consider the impact of keeping donations local.

“Imagine if more of that money stayed here—helping people in Scullin, Crace, Charnwood, or wherever it’s needed most,” she says.

“Canberra is an incredibly generous community, and we want to encourage people to think about their neighbours, their colleagues, the families at their children’s school, or the people they see at the shops.

When we support each other locally, we create a stronger, more connected city.”

One of the many charities benefiting from the Canberra Day Appeal this year is Rainbow Club, a swim school providing one-on-one lessons for children with disabilities.

For families like Sharon Fahey’s, Rainbow Club has been life changing.

“My daughters Charlotte and Catherine are hearing-impaired, and regular swim schools just didn’t work for them,” she explains.

“They couldn’t wear their hearing aids in the pool, so it was hard for them to understand what was required. We were paying a lot of money, but they weren’t learning anything.”

Ms Fahey pulled her daughters out of mainstream swimming lessons, but it left her feeling anxious about their safety around water.

“We started avoiding swimming

Rainbow Club has had a transformative impact on Catherine (left), Charlotte, and their mother, Sharon Fahey. Photos: Jordan Mirchevski

pools altogether because they couldn’t swim, and honestly, it scared me,” she says.

Since joining Rainbow Club six months ago, the transformation has been remarkable for the 18-year-old twin sisters.

“They’re much more confident in the water now. I feel so much more at ease knowing they have the skills to stay safe. They can swim properly now, which is amazing.”

A charity making a splash

Rainbow Club Canberra is still relatively new to the ACT, having launched in early 2024, but its impact is already being felt across the community.

“We’re a swim school for kids with disabilities,” explains Lead Teacher Georgia Nolan.

“The program we run, Swim the Rainbow, is designed for children up to the age of 18. It’s completely individualised, with personalised lesson plans tailored to each child’s

specific needs.”

Unlike mainstream swim schools, Rainbow Club keeps class sizes small, with some students receiving one-on-one instruction.

“We work closely with any other therapies the kids may have outside of their swimming lessons. We collaborate with their therapy plans and goals to ensure the lessons are tailored for them,” Ms Nolan adds.

This personalised approach has been invaluable for Ms Fahey’s daughters.

“One-on-one teaching is 100% important for them,” she says.

“Since they can’t hear in the pool, they rely on reading lips.

Having a private instructor means they can focus completely on the lesson without distractions.”

Beyond swimming skills, Rainbow Club fosters social inclusion, ensuring that children not only learn water safety but also connect with others in a supportive environment.

Rainbow Club Lead Teacher Georgia Nolan (left) and Hands Across Canberra CEO Genevieve Jacobs.

“We include a social game at the end of every lesson,” Ms Nolan says.

“It allows the students to interact while still benefiting from personalised instruction.”

Ms Nolan says that community support is vital for charities like Rainbow Club and that they are always on the lookout for more volunteers and swim teachers.

“We are a not-for-profit organisation, so we rely on community donations to improve our services and continue offering high-quality programs,” she says.

“The funding we receive from the community allows us to expand and enhance our programs.

“We are always looking for swim teachers. We have a Train to Teach program, where we can help pay for training for new instructors, as long as they work with us for a set period after their certification. It’s an amazing opportunity for anyone looking to become a qualified swim teacher.”

How Canberrans can get involved

The Canberra Day Appeal is a fantastic way to support local charities like Rainbow Club, ensuring they continue to provide essential services to those who need them.

One way to contribute is through the Canberra Day Appeal Fun Run, now in its second year.

“All registration fees from the event go towards funding our grants program,” Ms Jacobs explains.

Through partnerships with Canberra Collaborative Funding, the Snow Foundation, and the John James Foundation, over a million dollars is donated to local charities each year.

“The money raised from the Fun Run will also be used for matching donations for participating charities in the Canberra Day Appeal,” Ms Jacobs adds.

She encourages participants to seek sponsorships for their run, whether it’s 2km, 5km, or 10km, to maximise donations for their

chosen charity.

“It’s a great way to support the cause while having fun, enjoying Canberra’s beautiful early autumn weather, and spending time with family and friends.”

For those who prefer to donate directly, all participating charities are listed on the Canberra Day Appeal website.

Building a better Canberra

Jacobs stresses that while larger national charities are well known, many smaller grassroots organisations struggle for visibility.

“These local charities are meeting urgent needs in the community but often don’t have the resources to promote their work or attract funding,” she says.

“That’s why the Canberra Day Appeal is so important—it shines a light on these organisations and connects them with the support they need.”

For families like the Fahey’s, these local charities make an

immeasurable difference.

“If Rainbow Club didn’t exist, my girls wouldn’t have learned to swim,” she says.

“It’s actually frightening to think about. I wouldn’t have been comfortable letting them near a pool, because I’d be too worried about their safety.”

By donating to local charities through Hands Across Canberra, Canberrans are ensuring that every cent raised stays in the community, funding services that make a real impact on people’s lives.

“Every cent raised stays local,” Ms Jacobs says.

“It supports Canberrans in need, ensuring that our friends, neighbours and local organisations thrive.”

As Canberra prepares to celebrate its annual day of giving, the call to “Give where you live” has never been more important. Whether through running, donating, or simply spreading the word, every contribution helps to build a more connected community.

To donate, register for the Canberra Day Appeal Fun Run, or learn more, visit canberraday.org.au To volunteer or learn more about Rainbow Club, visit myrainbowclub.org.au.

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Book finds help fund thousands more Lifeline calls LILLIAN ALTMAN The funds raised at the Lifeline Canberra Bookfair over the weekend will help volunteers take an additional 28,000 calls.

According to the Lifeline Canberra website, $26 covers the cost of one call.

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You can also send a text to 0477 13 11 14.

The donations allow Lifeline Canberra to continue its operations, including the recruitment, training and ongoing support of volunteer telephone crisis supporters.

A Lifeline Canberra spokeswoman said between 7-9 February, 21,809 people attended the Bookfair.

There were plenty of books and other items on offer, including maps, prints, puzzles, craft kits, Dare to Care Bears and more, available to purchase across three pavilions at Exhibition

Park in Caberra (EPIC).

The spokeswoman said Lifeline Canberra continues to be blown away by the community’s support for the Bookfairs.

There will be two more Bookfairs this year: 20–22 June in Greenway and 26-28 September at EPIC. “It’s heartwarming to see how this support goes beyond just attending and purchasing books,” the spokeswoman said.

“The circular economy created by people not only finding treasured reads but also donating a handful of books throughout the year plays a vital role in the success of our three major Bookfairs annually.

“What truly stands out is the kindness, generosity, and respect shown by everyone— not just towards our cause but towards each other at the event. It’s this spirit that makes our Bookfairs so special.”

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Attendees at the first day of the Lifeline Canberra Bookfair on 7 February 2025 at Exhibition Park in Canberra. Photo: Lillian Altman

extended their heartfelt thank you to everyone, including their sponsors, who make the Bookfairs possible.

“A special thank you to our incredible volunteers who dedicate their time and energy at the Bookfair, as well as our hardworking teams at the Warehouse and Book Lovers Lane, whose efforts behind the scenes across the year are invaluable,” she said.

“We also want to acknowledge our dedicated Crisis Support workers, whose work throughout the year is at the heart of what we do.”

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MyWay+ is here – what does this mean for my ACT Seniors Card?

The MyWay+ system and MyWay+ card is now separate from ACT Seniors Cards. Your current ACT Seniors Card remains valid (but not as a transport card). Keep your current ACT Seniors Card to use as a flash card to access discounts and concessions.

Getting a MyWay+ travel card There are a number of MyWay+ retail outlets where you can get a physical card. The current list can be found online: transport.act.gov. au/tickets-and-myway/retail or you can call Transport Canberra on 13 17 10. The card is free for ACT Seniors Card holders.

Do I still get free or concessional travel?

Yes! Your concession remains the same when you travel with a

MyWay+ card or account.

Getting further support

COTA ACT has worked with Transport Canberra to provide in-person support and assistance with the new MyWay+ ticketing system at our outreach program at ACT Libraries.

Transport Canberra staff will be on hand to assist you with: • Setting up a MyWay+ account • Applying your ACT Seniors Card concession to your account • Using the Transport Canberra website (including journey planning) • Fares and paying to use public transport • Any other questions you have about the MyWay+ system and using public transport in Canberra

COTA ACT staff will also be in attendance and can provide you with information and support about your ACT Seniors Card including: • Applying for an ACT Seniors Card • Using your card to access discounts on goods and services

When and how to get support

You can pop into ACT Libraries during our outreach sessions on the following dates between 10am and 12pm: • First Thursday of the month – Belconnen Library (6 Mar, 3 Apr, 1 May, 5 Jun) • Second Thursday of the month – Dickson Library (13 Mar, 10 Apr, 8 May, 12 Jun) • Third Thursday of the month – Tuggeranong Library (20 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 19 Jun)

• Fourth Thursday of the month – Woden Library (27 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 22 May, 26 Jun) You can also call to get support over the phone: • For support with MyWay+, public transport or fares/balance transfers – contact Transport Canberra on 6207 7711 • For support with MyWay+, public transport or fares/ balance transfers – contact Transport Canberra on 13 17 10 Hughes Community Centre, 2 Wisdom St Hughes T: (02) 6282 3777 E: info@cotaact.org.au W: cotaact.org.au

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JACOB SHTEYMAN, AAP Inflation is no longer expected to return to the midpoint of the Reserve Bank’s two to three per cent target range in the foreseeable future, due to unexpected tightness in the labour market.

The central bank updated its economic forecasts on Tuesday, as the board cut rates for the first time in more than four years.

While a surprise drop in underlying inflation in the December quarter is expected to bring it down to the target range earlier than expected, a pick-up in domestic activity will keep the labour market tighter than previously thought.

“The easing in the labour market that had been underway since late 2022 has stalled and some key indicators suggest that conditions tightened a little in late 2024,” the bank said in its Statement on Monetary Policy.

Consequently, underlying inflation would remain at 2.7 per cent until at least June 2027, when the bank’s forecast ends, assuming the cash rate follows market predictions and drops to 3.6 per cent by the end of 2025.

In November, the RBA predicted underlying inflation to return to 2.5 per cent by the end of 2026.

However, the bank noted there was a risk it was overestimating the non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment - the lowest unemployment rate that can be sustained without causing wages to grow and inflation to rise.

The unexpected fall in inflation towards the end of 2024 could imply that the labour market had

come back into balance and that the current unemployment rate of 4 per cent was not contributing to inflation.

Australia’s economic growth is expected to accelerate in 2025 to 2.1 per cent, following weakerthan-expected GDP growth in 2024.

The RBA noted a high degree of uncertainty surrounding the global economic outlook, and much would depend on the extent of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and the response of other governments around the world.

The bank’s central scenario foresaw a relatively minor 0.2 per cent reduction to Australian GDP over 12 months.

“While this may be a surprising result, particularly given the very weak global backdrop … this reflects the significant role the exchange rate tends to play in offsetting external shocks to trade for Australia,” the statement said.

The RBA also upgraded its expectation for growth in China’s economy to 4.7 per cent in 2025.

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Canberra’s million-dollar race day, the John McGrath Auto Group Black Opal Stakes Race Day, returns to Thoroughbred Park on Sunday 9 March after last year’s event drew Canberra’s biggest race day crowd in a decade.

The 2025 edition will feature two of Canberra’s most exciting artisan producers, with both Ambrosia Distillery and Mxtology on course to share their delicious creations. These new additions

elevate the event, offering vracegoers unique experiences.

Ambrosia Distillery, known for its premium spirits, will bring a taste of its craft to the day with special cocktail tastings and an opportunity to learn about its innovative distilling process. It’s perfect match for those who appreciate the finer things in life, adding a sophisticated touch to the race day festivities.

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Canberra Racing Club Spokesperson Robbie Ringland highlighted the exciting additions to this year’s Black Opal Stakes Day. “Together, these two partners bring a fresh, modern twist to Black Opal Stakes Day which does boast a younger and diverse crowd,” he said.

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“We strive to be showcase of the best that Canberra has to offer and with some our city’s best food vans on offer, Black Opal Stakes Day will be just that.”

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news after plenty of local footy legends, including Ken Negas and Mal Meninga.

He’s yet to have Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on a carnival ride but he has had former MP Bill Shorten on the dodgem cars. “He had a few prangs,” Elwin said.

On the rare occasion Elwin stops touring, he’s based on 150 acres at Queanbeyan’s Ridgeway Estate but mostly, he “follows the sun” so he rarely sees a winter.

“The only time we’ve ever spent winter in our Queanbeyan home was over COVID and that’s the first time,” Elwin said. “Other than that, we’ve been to Darwin [Show] every year. It was actually nice at home. We loved it. We did a lot of work, a lot of maintenance and rides if needed and we just kept ourselves busy.

“We realised one thing, when you’re not travelling, it costs you not much money to sit around. All our expenses in travelling, you know, so we’d be spending on all the big trucks and all the regos and insurance and everything else that goes with it, diesel and tyres and oil. It was really good staying home.”

The sixth-generation showie family continues to keep Australia’s oldest show on the road. Elwin’s grandfather, Roy Bell, began Elwin Bell, of Bells Amusements, has seen plenty of stars on the cha-cha over the years. Photo: George Fetting. the business in 1924 with a travelling boxing tent. His father, Elwin Sr, took over the family business and retired the boxing tent to invest in a custom-built mechanical amusement ride, the Cha Cha, in 1968. The ride is still in working GEORGIA CURRY order.

“All the rides are my favourites but my most favourite one, the most memories are made on impressive name-dropping. howies (not ‘carnies’, it’s an the Cha Cha ride,” Elwin said. “Everybody loves “I got a photo of [Nicole Kidman] kissing Americanism) who work on the Cha Cha, we’ve had it for 56 years and it’s Keith and it was at the time when [tabloids] were sideshow alley at the Royal still one of our most popular rides wherever saying that he was cheating and had another Canberra Show see a lot of we go because everybody rides it, your girlfriend and they were getting divorced. Nodifferent faces on the rides, grandmothers included, they all used to ride it.” one was there to take photos; the bodyguards but sometimes, if they spot a Despite all the modern smart wouldn’t let anyone. I got her famous face, it can be lucrative. phones that young people are on the ride, and I hid behind the Just ask life-long showie Elwin Bell, of All the addicted to, Elwin said carnival carriage and took a photo as Bells Amusements, who one summer spotted rides are rides would never go out of they were going around. I ended Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban sharing a kiss my favourites but fashion. up selling it to New Idea for at the Batemans Bay carnival (Batehaven), so my most favourite “Every kid’s got a telephone, $28,000.” he snapped a photo that sold to a tabloid for one, the most they’ve all got iPads, they’ve all When you’re on the road for $28,000. Nice work if you can get it. memories are got the gaming they’re playing as long as the Bell family (they’ve Elwin has spent his life on the road touring and all their money’s getting tied just racked up 100 years in the 50 shows a year, and he’s just kicked off his first made on the up in that stuff before they even business) you’re bound to see show at Crookwell after spending six weeks of Cha Cha ride get to the show, but once they some well-known faces. summer at the South Coast (like the majority of get there, some things never “Elle Macpherson gave my Canberra). grow old,” Elwin said. “They still love a good daughter Ellie twenty dollars and my daughter When I rang Elwin, he was navigating Clyde ride. They know when I’m in town, it’s show took her kids on the rides,” Elwin said. “We’ve Mountain with his convoy of trucks (about 30) time.” seen Kostya Tszyu and Tim Tzu with his and he’s looking forward to this weekend’s The Royal Canberra Show is on at brother.”

Royal Canberra Show, which slots neatly Exhibition Park from 21-23 February. Tickets: Canberra celebs are in short supply here at between the Gundagai and Goulburn Shows. canberrashow.org.au the Royal Canberra Show, but Elwin has looked When gently prompted, Elwin can do some

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GIVIT is requesting the donation of a pharmacy voucher for a woman who is struggling with multiple health and financial challenges. She is currently being assisted by an organisation in the ACT that provides diverse support services for individuals and communities who are experiencing hardship.

This woman suffers from a range of physical and mental health issues, including a degenerative condition, which makes it extremely hard for her to find and sustain work. Her condition requires costly and extensive medications, so GIVIT is requesting pharmacy vouchers to help ease her financial burdens and get her the medical help she needs. Generous Canberrans can donate a pharmacy voucher or fund the purchase of one. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase pharmacy vouchers. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search; Location State: ‘ACT’, Keywords: ‘pharmacy voucher’ and Suburb: ‘Torrens ACT 2607’.

Philipa Alvarez, of the National Seed Bank at ANBG, will talk about ‘The Bottleneck at the Beginning of the Plant Universe: thermal tolerance in the early stages of a plant’s lifecycle’. Thursday 27 February from 12:30 to 1:30pm at ANBG Theatrette, opposite the Australian National Botanic Gardens’ Visitor Centre. Bookings desirable at trybooking.com/CXTPE. Gold coins, notes or Eftpos donations are always welcome.

Run for a cause with Rise Above Join Rise Above - Capital Region Cancer Relief at the Canberra Day Fun Run on Monday 10 March and help support local cancer patients. Whether you walk or run the 2.5km course, your participation makes a difference. The event starts with a meet-up at Stage 88 at 7:30am, with the walk and run kicking off at 8am. Registration costs just $15, and you can sign up at Race Roster. You can make a tax-deductible donation at riseabovecbr.org.au. For more information, reach out to community@riseabovecbr.org.au. Don’t miss this chance to get active, have fun, and make a difference.

Bold Bandanas The Bold Bandannas have a stall coming up on 2nd March at the Harmonie German Club from 9am until 1pm. As winter is approaching we shall be selling beanies, scarves, children’s jumpers and cardigans, in addition to our regular preserves, sugar-reduced preserves and lemon butter.

Australian Plants as Bonsai Exhibition On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 February the Canberra Bonsai Society presents an exhibition Australian Plants make Beautiful Bonsai with over 40 bonsai on display. Held in the Banksia Centre, Australian National Botanic Gardens with demonstrations of the art of bonsai using Australian plants at 11am and 2pm. More information cbs.org.au

Booroowa Rotary Markets We ‘kick-off’ on Saturday 22 February in our usual location, The Old Courthouse Park, from 9am to 1pm (bump-in is from 7am). The BBQ this month is being served by teachers & students from the Boorowa Central School Show Team.

Free Pelvic Floor Workshop for Women Women of all ages are invited to attend a free workshop presented by a Physiotherapist from Canberra Health Services. This session will provide information, education, and self-help strategies for those experiencing continence issues or looking to prevent them. It will take place on Tuesday 4 March from 5pm to 7:30pm at the Tuggeranong Community Health Centre, located at the corner of Anketell and Pitman Streets in Greenway.

Bookings are essential, and those interested can contact the Community Care Pelvic Health Team via email at chs.ccptpelvichealth@act.gov.au or call Central Health Intake on 5124 9977.

St David’s Day celebration Celebrate St David’s Day with the Welsh Society of Canberra. All with a Welsh background and/or interest in Wales and its culture welcome! 6pm Saturday 1 March, Weston Creek Labor Club in Stirling. A fun social evening with music, singing, lucky door prize, and good company. Free entry.

Dinner and drinks at own expense. More information at Canberra Welsh Facebook page or email canberrawelsh@gmail.com

Weston Creek VIEW Club Meeting The next meeting will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden, on Tuesday 4 March, starting at 11:30am. The cost is $40, including a twocourse meal. Guest speaker Carol Mead, founder of Canberra Circle of Women, will share how the organisation supports communities in Africa and Asia by donating and making children’s clothing. Attendees are encouraged to bring cotton fabric remnants or larger pieces for their sewing bee. RSVP to Barbara on 0408 864 616 by Wednesday 26 February. canberradaily.com.au

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5 The word, vingt, is the French word for which number between one and fifty?

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Your wisdom knows no bounds this week. You’ll start with welcoming a fear, thereby lessening its power over you.

You’ll name that fear and sit with it, like you would with an old friend, meeting it with understanding and letting all settle into a comfy relationship.

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In life’s game of Jenga, every choice matters. You can play it safe or take risks with the tricky ones. When the tower wobbles, staying calm keeps others from seeing your struggle. Confidence, even the feigned kind, often keeps the whole structure standing just a little longer.

Since love isn’t about perfection, it would be silly to search for the perfect partner. Instead, focus on making a connection with someone whose company you enjoy. It opens the door to kind words, trust and shared vulnerability, making you whole through the courage to connect.

Even with the strange way the world and certain relationships have played out lately, there’s a lot to celebrate this week. A vision of the future that could be gives you a sense of purpose. It’s clear you’re moving in a positive direction, even if some parts feel like they still need fine-tuning.

There are words you long to hear, though you may not realize it until you hear those words spoken to someone else. Your emotional response is a gift, showing you that this dynamic is something you need and want. That energy becomes a magnet drawing your desire to you.

One thing we learn from the movies – what looks like a bookcase might be a door to a secret room. There might be a safe behind that picture on the wall. This is the metaphor that rules your week. Think like the treasure. “If I were a treasure, where would I hide?”

The way people dress, the words they use and the tones they say them in – these are all a part of the communication styles you’re tuned into this week. You’ll be inclined to work on your own style as you gear up to tell the world something new about who you are and who you are becoming.

You’ve got a beautiful sensitivity to connection. It’s painful to seek a bond only to be met with the opposite intention. Some people prefer not to bond, and that’s a valid preference. Recognize when you’re mismatched, and you’ll avoid having the rug pulled out from under you.

As for a challenging relationship, you’ll carry a lot of that dynamic on your own, which makes your efforts even more impressive.

You’re giving a lot while balancing your own priorities, and it’s no small feat. When people notice and applaud you, just take it. You deserve the attention.

Your work is precious and worthy of respect. Just because someone isn’t able to give that to you doesn’t mean it’s not true.

Keep an open mind and know that the universe is bringing you people who understand what you’ve been putting your life energy toward.

This week you’ll lead with a beating heart filled with compassion, and this takes you in any number of directions. You’ll be curious, playful and open to taking the unexpected turns armin-arm with your fellow travellers, which makes the journey all the more meaningful.

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Every month, End of Life Doula Estella Hutchinson facilitates an educational discussion called Brunch with Death. The low-cost sessions provide a safe space to learn, talk and ask questions about the normally taboo topics of death, dying and grief.

Estella says that death happens to us all and it’s important to both acknowledge that and demystify the whole experience. Many past attendees have come along because they wanted a place to discuss death openly with like-minded members of the community.

You can learn more about upcoming topics and the dates of events held in Deakin at brunchwithdeath.com or by calling 0474 307 584.

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Hearing loss often develops gradually, making it difficult to notice. Some common signs to look for in your loved ones include: • Struggling to follow conversations • Increasing the TV volume significantly • Frequently asking others to repeat themselves It can be hard to live, work or socialise with someone who has a hearing problem, but it’s important to understand that the motivation to get tested or not, or to try a hearing aid or not, is complex. Some are embarrassed to admit they have an issue. Some don’t understand that today’s hearing aids are high-tech, small—indeed almost invisible—and easy and comfortable to wear.

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Combine oil, lemon zest and juice, drizzle over the pasta, season with pepper.

Place onto plates and top with the poached egg and some parmesan shavings.

Serve with a fresh avocado and pea salad.

Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of water.

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For a twist, replace the salmon with cooked chicken strips

Place salmon and spinach into a large

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Use the heat from the pasta and water will cook the salmon and spinach.

Fully loaded one-pan eggs Cook: 30 mins | Serves 4 1/2 small sweet potato, grated with skin on1/2 red capsicum, grated 1 x 400g can crushed tomatoes 1 x 400g can kidney beans, rinsed and drained Eggs, as many as each person would like 2 generous cups of spinach 1/2 cayenne pepper (optional) 1 Tbsp smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted 1 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted Feta cheese, crumbled to garnish

Place sweet potato and capsicum in a non-stick fry pan. Sauté for 3-4

minutes until beginning to soften.

Add tomatoes, beans, paprika, and cayenne. Simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add spinach and combine well. The spinach will wilt as your eggs cook in the next step.

Make a well in the tomato mixture for each egg you’d like to cook. Crack eggs into wells and cover, cook on a low heat for 10-12 minutes until whites are just set.

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French onion & mushroom baked risotto Easy Mexican pan frittata Cook: 40 mins | Serves 4 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 yellow or red capsicum, halved, deseeded, sliced 1 cob sweet corn, kernels removed 1/3 cup coriander leaves, chopped 200g mini roma tomatoes, halved lengthways 8 large eggs, at room temperature Store-bought tomato salsa Diced avocado, coriander leaves & lime wedges, to serve

Preheat grill on medium-high and heat oil over medium heat in a 20cm nonstick ovenproof frying pan.

Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until lightly caramelised. Remove from the pan.

Heat remaining oil in the same pan over a medium heat. Add mushrooms and thyme and cook, stirring for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Return onions and stir.

Add wine, stir to combine and simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half.

Cook 55 mins | Serves 6 2 cups chicken stock 2½ cups water

Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft in the pan then add the capsicum and corn, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes or until the capsicum softens. Stir in chopped coriander.

35g packet French onion simmer soup mix

Spread the mixture evenly over the base of the pan and scatter the tomatoes over mixture.

1 Tbsp thyme leaves, extra sprigs to serve

Whisk the eggs in a jug then pour egg mixture over the vegetables. Shake the pan to evenly distribute egg. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8-10 minutes or until almost set.

Place pan under hot grill for 3-5 minutes or until top just sets. Stand for 5 minutes then transfer to a board.

Cut the frittata into wedges and serve with tomato salsa, avocado, coriander and lime wedges.

½ cup olive oil 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 300g button mushrooms, sliced

¾ cup white wine 1½ cups arborio rice 1 cup grated parmesan

Add rice to the pan and stir through. Cook for 1 minute then pour in soup/stock liquid and stir. Cover with a lid and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender but mixture is still loose and moist.

Remove from the oven and stir in half of the parmesan.

Make shallow holes in the risotto. Break an egg into a small bowl and pour into a hole. Repeat with remaining eggs.

Cover with lid and return to the oven for 8 minutes or until eggs are just set.

Serve sprinkled with remaining parmesan and thyme sprigs. Season with pepper.

5 medium or 6 small eggs Preheat the oven to 180°C fan forced.

Place stock and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add soup mix and stir until dissolved and combined. Turn off heat and set aside keeping warm in the pot.

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time out | now showing September 5 ( (M) At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, in the offices of the ABC Sports crew, president Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard) tells the head of operations Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin) and head of control room Geoffrey Mason (John Magaro) of the importance of emphasising emotions over politics to make an effective broadcast.

Suddenly, gunshots are heard in the distance, and soon the crew’s local translator, Marianne (Leonie Benesch) informs the group of a potential terrorist attack in the Olympic Village against the Israeli team.

Based on real events, the movie is told from the relatively confined perspective of the ABC Sports crew in their studio. Quickly realising that a historical event is happening within a close distance, the crew gets to work to cover the

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events in line with their obligations to their studio, their audience, the hostages and their profession. While characters discuss the moral quandaries that appear along the way, the movie does not take obvious, on-the-nose stances, rather letting the characters face the consequences of their quickly considered decisions along the way and redirecting where possible.

The set is incredibly authentic, hosting a dogged group of broadcast production professionals pushing the analogue technology at hand to its limits in a world-first situation: covering a live terrorist event. The movie’s use of actual archival footage from the coverage further blurs the lines of reality.

Verdict: A lean, measured and realistic look behind the curtain of the broadcast of a horrific event that many around the world followed at home in the early 70s.

Heart Eyes (MA+15) After a romantic proposal at a winery goes hideously wrong, news media reports that the serial killer known as Heart Eyes has relocated to Seattle and is once again killing couples on Valentine’s Day. Across the city, recently single and romantically bitter Ally (played

by Olivia Holt) is paired with famed jewellery designer Jay Simmons (Mason Gooding) to save her doomed couples advertising campaign. While working together in a romantic setting however, the two are mistaken for a couple.

The slasher genre kicked off with Psycho (1960) and was strengthened with Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th (1980) and Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). Evil Dead II (1987) found the humour in being scared and Craven’s meta Scream franchise, which started in 1996,

cheekily referenced the cinematic genre it was a part of.

Heart Eyes blends the horror/ slasher/romantic/comedy genres, effortlessly hitting the four-quadrant audience (males and females under and over 25) that producers strive for.

While the movie solidly hits all the tropes fans of the genre expect, the main strength is in its leads. During the trials and challenges of this bloody Valentine’s Day night, Ally and Jay run the gamut of a relationship with their shallow masks quickly pulled down. They are forced to stick together to survive the insurmountable odds against them.

Verdict: The filmmakers behind the excellent Happy Death Day (2017), Happy Death Day 2U (2019) and Freaky (2020) serve up another genre hit. A fantastic date movie.

- Luke McWilliams, themovieclub.net.

Viewed at Dendy Cinemas.

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

Four Ruined Realms by Mai Corland

Bonnier, $32.99 After their plan to assassinate the King of Yusan fails, five mismatched killers are forced to fulfill a task set by their intended victim. Completely beholden to the King’s will, the five killers must now venture to the hostile nation of Khitan to steal its magical treasure. But can these five survive together after all the betrayals they have inflicted on each other? Mai Corland expertly continues her brilliant fantasy series with this highly entertaining read. Loaded with intrigue, complex characters, masterful action and a dash of doomed romance, Four Ruined Realms is good fun and comes highly recommended.

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Following a shocking and deadly incident, Page Whittaker is accepted into an exclusive boarding school in the Scottish moors, Agathion College. Once there, she soon finds herself enjoying the unique lifestyle of the historical college. However, many secrets lie within Agathion’s halls, and Page must contend with its dark past and hidden menaces. One of Australia’s best young adult fiction authors, Lili Wilkinson, enthrals with her new fantasy novel. A clever and addictive dark academia book that will appeal to a wide range of readers, Unhallowed Halls is a highly compelling read that will entertain as you unwrap its magical mysteries.

An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris Simon & Schuster, $34.99 Thea Greaves has a secret. She can tell how long someone has left to live by touching them. When her best friend dies in front of her, Thea discovers that she can also take and redistribute a person’s lifeforce to save them. Determined to use this power for good, Thea begins making the world a better place, one death at a time. Jenny Morris greatly impresses with this outstanding debut that takes readers on a wild ethical thrill ride. Featuring a rollercoaster plot loaded with intense twists, this is an incredible and memorable novel that you will not be able to put down.

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witness the positive changes people make when they start addressing the underlying emotional struggles and unhealthy behaviours. There are a few myths about eating disorders that can make it harder for people to get help and I want to clear some of these up.

Eating disorders are just about food. Eating disorders often serve as a way of coping with deeper emotional issues, like stress, anxiety, or past trauma. For example, one of my clients found that she would restrict her eating when she felt overwhelmed with her workload or her family situation. Food became a way for her to feel in control during chaotic times.

Only women get eating disorders. Around 1 in 4 people with eating disorders are male, but they often don’t get the help they need because of stereotypes about men and body image. I treat many males,

some aged in their 60s and 70s.

Eating disorders are a choice.

Eating disorders are not a choice or something someone does for attention. They are serious mental health conditions that develop from a mix of factors, including biology, life experiences, and mental health struggles. For instance, many of my clients’ eating disorders develop after years of dealing with bullying and feeling pressured to meet society’s unrealistic beauty standards.

You have to be underweight to have an eating disorder. Eating disorders don’t always mean someone is underweight and you can’t tell from looking at someone if they have an eating disorder. Eating disorders affect people of all sizes and the focus of treatment is on behaviours and mental health.

People with eating disorders just want attention. Most people with

eating disorders feel ashamed and hide their behaviours.

Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. Binge-eating disorder, the most common, is especially important to recognise, as it affects many people who don’t fit the stereotypical image of someone with an eating disorder.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, it’s important to seek help early. Eating disorders can cause serious health problems, but with the right treatment, such as therapy, medical and nutritional support, recovery is possible.

Check out the Butterfly Foundation or talk to your GP as a first step. For professionals looking to learn more, my book, Eating Disorders: A Practitioner’s Guide to Psychological Care is a helpful book to guide your approach.

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Australians are waiting 12 years on average before seeking help for a mental health problem – new research Australians are waiting an average of 12 years to seek treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, our new research shows.

While many of us are proactive in looking after our physical health, we appear to be seriously neglecting our mental health, suffering for many years before reaching out for help.

Some people never seek help.

In our research, the length of delay in seeking help varied depending on the type of mental health problem and other factors such as sex and age.

But delays in getting help mean mental health problems can become more complex, severe and difficult to treat. So it’s important to understand why these delays occur – and how we can reduce them.

Some key findings We used national data from the 2020–22 Australian National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing, a nationally representative survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Among the information collected in this survey, respondents were asked about their history of mental health and substance use problems, and when they first sought help from a medical doctor or other professional regarding their symptoms (if at all).

The survey asked about the most common types of mental health and substance use problems in the general population under three broad categories: mood disorders (for example, depression and bipolar

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People with mood disorders waited an average of three years before seeking treatment, those with substance use disorders waited an average of eight, and people with anxiety disorders waited the longest to seek treatment – 11 years on average.

We found people experiencing panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder, had some of the shortest delays (an average of two years), while those with social anxiety disorder waited the longest (13 years).

The average delay across all mental health and substance use

disorders – 12 years – was calculated based on the prevalence of different conditions. Anxiety disorders, particularly social anxiety disorder, are the most common, which brought up this average.

We also looked at how many people would eventually seek help across their lifetime. Nearly everyone with depression (94%) eventually sought help, but only 25% of people with an alcohol use disorder ever did.

Women were less likely than men to seek help for alcohol or other drug-related problems but were more likely to reach out for help with anxiety or mood-related concerns.

Gen Z and millennials were much more likely to seek help than older generations. Compared to people born before 1972, those born between 1992 and 2005 were more than four times as likely to seek treatment for a drug or alcohol problem, more than twice as likely to seek help for a mood disorder, and nearly four times as likely to seek help

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Some limitations While the ABS survey is one of the largest and most comprehensive in Australia, it relies on people remembering and accurately reporting when they first experienced symptoms of a mental health or substance use problem, and when they first sought support.

It was also conducted during the COVID pandemic, a time of heightened stress and increased mental health challenges. However, the impact of this is probably small, given people were asked about their experiences across their entire lifetime.

The survey also didn’t measure less common (but very impactful) mental health problems such as psychosis or eating disorders.

How do delays compare to other countries?

While this data is not perfect, the delays we observed are mostly in line with those seen in other

countries. In some ways we are actually doing better.

The relatively short delays for seeking help for a mood disorder (for example, depression, for which the average delay was three years) are largely consistent with similar studies in the United States, New Zealand, Europe and Asia.

While still lengthy, the average delay of 11 years to seek treatment for an anxiety disorder in Australia appears similar if not shorter than in many other countries (ranging between 10–30 years).

Services available across Australia include the National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline (1800 250 015), Lifeline (13 11 14), Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) and Head to Health. Each state and territory also has specialised mental health services.

Authors: Louise Birrell, Cath Chapman and Katrina Prior. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.

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Where to save versus where to splurge? When it comes to building or renovating your home, this is often a difficult question for homeowners to wrap their heads around. With over 15,000 project decisions required during a renovation or new build, it is easy

Spend on items that will increase your home’s value

Choosing to spend on design elements that increase the value of your home and impact how you live, and feel is always a good idea.

This could include details such as higher ceilings (2700mm), glazing that’s 2400mm in overall height, better-quality finish materials for functionality and durability, and focusing attention on your main living areas and their connections to the outdoors.

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Splurge on home details that appeal broadly to most people, and that will positively affect your home’s value.

Spend on items that have permanence

I always recommend splurging on areas of greater permanence (that are expensive to change), like your windows, main flooring and cabinetry, and being more moderate in areas where making changes is easier (like carpet or cabinet hardware).

When selecting finishes, prioritise quality, durability, functionality and a space that brings you a feel-good factor. Timeless design isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about creating something that truly serves your needs, with the flexibility to evolve and upgrade in the future.

Spend on items that provide a return on investment

Every decision you make can be measured by its return on investment. While many choices offer financial returns, such as increased property value or cost savings, others deliver value in different ways.

Some returns are less tangible but just as important: reducing your stress, preventing future headaches or ensuring a more enjoyable building experience.

Working with a professional designer or architectoften provides a strong return – whether through cost savings, added value or avoiding expensive mistakes. Hiring a professional should always return more in savings or value than the cost of their fees.

The most impactful choices are those that manage risk. By minimising the chances of budget blowouts, unexpected issues or major design errors, you not only protect your investment but also set up your project for success.

Spend on items that are important to you

Spend money on things that are important in bringing you happiness every day. This might include kitchen upgrades to make daily routines more enjoyable. Other areas of the home can be designed with cost efficiency in mind. Like swapping out premium stone bench tops in the laundry for a standard stone or laminate.

The term ‘value engineering’ is used often in

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Ethical clothing made in Canberra with women in mind LILLIAN ALTMAN At ethical Canberra clothing label Peak Women, founder and CEO Jennifer Cowley looks beyond the person wearing the clothes.

Ms Cowley has worked in the Federal Government for almost 16 years, during which time she developed a passion for supporting others - particularly women - to achieve their goals.

“My early years were in a uniformed position where I was taught that uniform represented our authority as a representative of the

government when engaging with the public,” she told CW. “As my career developed, I noticed during mentoring conversations or networking catch-ups with colleagues, that women had a tendency to talk about their ambitions the same way they talk about their style; self-excluding.”

Ms Cowley launched Peak Women in mid-2024, with a range of three women’s suits.

The company focuses on blazers and paired trousers.

“Peak Women is a social impact brand that is by women, for women, supporting women,” Ms Cowley said.

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“Supporting women in the workplace is at the forefront of everything we do.

“From ethical manufacturing to supporting local not-for-profit organisations helping women re-enter the workplace.”

Ms Cowley said the most unique thing about the blazers was the positive affirmations printed in the lining.

“Taking into consideration enclothed cognition, we wanted to give the wearer that extra boost of confidence every time they wear it,” she said.

Ms Cowley said as a small start-up business, there were some hard decisions to make when it came to being ethical and sustainable.

Peak Women partnered with a manufacturer in Vietnam that employed women in need, namely single mothers or survivors of domestic abuse.

“An ethical manufacturer was really important to me when I started the business,” Ms Cowley said.

“I wanted to make sure we weren’t empowering women with our end product, while taking advantage of them along the supply chain.

“Due to their higher wages and ethical polices, the manufacturer does have a higher cost price which is reflected in our retail price.”

She said this was balanced by using polyester as the main fabric and a cotton blend lining.

Ms Cowley said there were also some bumps along the way, including the samples being printed in the wrong design (twice) and the trousers being “too short”.

She said the business was launched only a couple of months after giving birth to her son.

“I had a very tiring day on our first photo shoot at the National Library of Australia in summer at eight months pregnant,” Ms Cowley said.

She runs the business online but has plans to host events over the year giving people the opportunity to try the clothing on.

“I live in Canberra, so I often have women come to the house to try something on before buying,” Ms Cowley said.

She said they were in the process of finalising the designs for the next range, with hopes to launch in the coming months.

“For the next range we will change it up slightly: instead of having three different suits, there will be one pair of wide-leg trousers plus a softshell style t-shirt that can be matched with three different blazers (one colour, two prints),” Ms Cowley said.

“Our community has requested hot pink as the base colour, so we have obliged.

“We are excited to be launching the next range.”

Visit the label’s website at peakwomen.com.au or connect on social media by searching @peakwomen. canberradaily.com.au

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Western Trail Exhibitors

Drag Strip

Accessible & Members Parking

Cat Show

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G-2

Showjumping Horse Competition Grand Parade Entertainment Motorbike Stunts Fireworks

Orana Bar & Picnic Area

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Bendigo Community Bank

World Flavours Foodcourt

Cattle Precinct

Capital Hill Food & Drink

Pickleball Court

Market Pavilion lti-faith Room Mu

Main Arena

G-4

Kids Gaming Grounds

Flyball Show

Art & Craft Expo

Guinea Pigs G-3A

Giggles & Games ARENA

EQ Saddlery

Hobby Horse Racing

Pig Racing Show

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CARPARK EXIT

Public Parking

G-1 Public Parking

ON

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G-9

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Public Ticket and Entry Gates Public Parking Accessible Parking

FF

IC

Information

Light Rail Stop

G-8 Public Parking Shuttle Bus Stop

G-7B

Accessible & Members Parking

Arena 2 / Warm-up

Cancer Council ACT - Sunscreen First Aid

CARPARK ENTRY

Toilets incl.

Disabled & Baby change

G-7

Showbags

Sheep Show

G-7A

Strong Man

Alpacas

Food & Beverage

H Wheelchair

Accessible & Members Parking START

ACTIVITY

LOCATION

9.00am Sheep

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Alpaca

Sheep & Alpaca Area

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Dogs

Dogs Area

5.00pm

5:00pm

9:00am Flyball

Flyball Area

5:00pm

5:00pm

Cat Café

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Cats **

Dog Show

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Woodchop **

Woodchop arena

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Guinea Pigs **

Coorong Upstairs

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Wool

Mallee/Milking Barn

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Craft

Art & Craft Pavilion/Coorong Art & Craft Pavilion/Coorong

8.00pm

6:00pm

9.00am Art & Photography Horticulture & 9.00am Produce 9:00am Horse & Showjumping

ATM

SUNDAY FRI & SAT FINISH TIME FINISH TIME

Gumeroo & Drovers Square Sheep & Alpaca Area

9.00am Cattle

CARPARK EXIT

Water

ALL DAY COMPETITION & EXHIBITIONS

Wood Chop

Hire

8.00pm

Harvest Hall/Fitzroy

8.00pm

Main Arena

5:00pm

* All exhibitions will end by 5.00pm on Sunday ** Not available on Friday 21 Feb

G-6 6:00pm

5:00pm

ALL DAY COMPETITION & EXHIBITIONS EAP Emergency Assembly Point EAP Livestock

5:00pm

Road Closed

START

ACTIVITY

LOCATION

9.00am Sheep

Gumeroo & Drovers Square Sheep & Alpaca Area

9.00am Alpaca

9.00am Cattle

SUNDAY FRI & SAT FINISH TIME FINISH TIME

5.00pm

5:00pm

5.00pm

5:00pm

Sheep & Alpaca Area

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Dogs

Dogs Area

5.00pm

5:00pm

9:00am Flyball

Flyball Area

5:00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Cats **

Cat Café

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Woodchop **

Woodchop arena

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Guinea Pigs **

Coorong Upstairs

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Wool

Mallee/Milking Barn

5.00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Craft

Art & Craft Pavilion/Coorong Art & Craft Pavilion/Coorong

8.00pm

6:00pm

8.00pm

6:00pm

Harvest Hall/Fitzroy

8.00pm

5:00pm

Main Arena

5:00pm

5:00pm

9.00am Art & Photography Horticulture & 9.00am Produce 9:00am Horse & Showjumping

* All exhibitions will end by 5.00pm on Sunday ** Not available on Friday 21 Feb

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LINKS BUILDING

COORONG PAVILION

SIDESHOW ALLEY

Entertainment CRAFT EXPO > Rides for big kids > Farmyard Nursery by > Science Extravaganza activities, & the little kids. > Crafting activities for taking place Bendigo Community Bank. Show presented by kids to participate in every day > Flying Doctors interactive Inspiring the ACT, SHOWBAGS throughout throughout the day. plane expo.

Inspiring kids in STEM > At Showbag Alley the show. > Pickleball - all day outside activities. and Quokka

the Coorong Pavilion.

AREA

Kids Gaming Grounds, presented by The Tradies Dickson & ACT Gov

8.30am

9.30am

Racing Pigs Pigs Raceway

ALL DAY FUN Giant Jenga Connect 4 Hula Hoops Giant Bubbles Moovin'Balloonin' Fun Balloon School

10.00am 10.30am

Canberra Raiders Meet ‘n’ Greet

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Racing Pigs Pigs Raceway

1.30pm

4.30pm

Memphis Moovers roving entertainment

Showjumping and Horse Competitions all day

Milking Demo Milking Barn

> Farmyard Nursery by > Science Extravaganza Bendigo Community Bank. Show presented by > Flying Doctors interactive Inspiring the ACT, plane expo.

Inspiring kids in STEM activities. > Federation Guard Military Display, ADF.

Kids Gaming Grounds, presented by The Tradies Dickson & ACT Gov

Join in the EQ Saddlery Hobby Horse Comp Runs through the day

ALL DAY FUN Giant Jenga Connect 4 Hula Hoops Giant Bubbles

Racing Pigs Pig Raceway

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Sheep Shearing Outback Stockman's Show in Drover’s Square

Racing Pigs Pigs Raceway Moovin'Balloonin' Fun Balloon School

Mask making with Big Fun for Little Ones

Milking Demo Milking Barn

Memphis Moovers roving entertainment

ACT Brumbies Meet ‘n’ Greet

Racing Pigs Pigs Raceway

Canberra Raiders Meet ‘n’ Greet

Sheep Shearing Racing Pigs Pigs Raceway

Moovin'Balloonin' Fun Balloon School

3.30pm 4.00pm

Main Arena

Racing Pigs Pigs Raceway

2.30pm 3.00pm

Other Shows

Indigenous Bush Animal making with Culture on the Move Moovin'Balloonin' Fun Balloon School

Sheep Shearing

Outback Stockman's Show in Drover’s Square Showjumping and Horse Competitions all day

Milking Demo Milking Barn

Memphis Moovers roving entertainment

Outback Stockman's Show in Drover’s Square

Moovin'Balloonin' Fun Balloon School

Mask making with Big Fun for Little Ones Racing Pigs Pigs Raceway Moovin'Balloonin' Fun Balloon School

5.00pm 5.30pm

LINKS BUILDING

LUNCHTIME ENTERTAINMENT - MAIN ARENA 12pm - 1pm Chicken & Fox, Outback Stockman, Airtime Motorcross

12.30pm

2.00pm

pavilion.

BUDAWANG PAVILION

Racing Pigs Pigs Raceway

12.00pm

1.00pm

Mallee Pavilion

SATURDAY ONLY SHOWS > Fashions on the Field 5-6.00pm.

Memphis Moovers roving entertainment

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PAINTING

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RESIDENTIAL RENDERING, PAINTING CONCRETING & CARPENTRY

MECHANICS

25 YEARS INSURED QUALIFIED TRADESMEN

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PLASTERING & PAINTING

CHOICE PAINTING AND DECORATING

Over 30 years experience securing the Canberra Community

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0405 588 540

OVER 35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

LOCKSMITHS

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Unit 6, 91-93 Grimwade Street Mitchell

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CALL 0417 255 869

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

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$300 /ROOM

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• Property Maintenance & Cleaning.

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

CEILINGS, WALLS & CORNICES (MIN 3 ROOMS)

• Tree Surgery & Stump Grinding

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BONZA PAINTING

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• Bobcat & Machine Hire

Master licence #17501928

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

(INCLUDES FASCIA, GUTTER, EVES AND DOWNPIPES)

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CANBERRA’S LEADING PAINTING EXPERTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

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IN YOUR ROOF IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING YOUR ROOF ORIS IN NEED OF REPAIR?

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UPHOLSTERY

LEAKING OR IN

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NEED OF REPAIR?

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YEARS EX FULLY PERIENCE INSURED Lic. No. 252 440C

0407 789 258 www.prideroofing.com.au

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Group 24/7 EMERGENCY WORKS PLUMBING | GAS | RENOVATIONS

Brodie Antoniak

Your local roofing experts

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Antoniak Tiling and Renovations

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

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TILING

ROOFING

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

$100 OFF

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Sometimes in today’s modern world we can forget the beauty in artisanal craftsmanship.

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