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Canberra’s LGBTQIA+ community comes together this November as SpringOUT Pride Festival returns for a month of colour and connection.

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his November, Canberra will show its rainbow colours as SpringOUT Pride Festival returns for a spectacular celebration. With more than 40 events across the capital, this year’s festival offers a month of connection and community pride, bringing people of all identities together in a celebration of inclusion.

From lively after-dark parties to family-friendly gatherings and reflective wellbeing events, this year’s program is the largest since COVID.

The heartbeat of SpringOUT For Wayne Herbert, returning as MC for Fair Day, the festival’s heartbeat, the growth of SpringOUT speaks volumes about the resilience and energy of the city’s queer community.

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“For me, to be the MC of Fair Day is really special,” Wayne says. “It’s part celebration, part family reunion, and part visibility and voice for our beautiful, diverse community. Beyond all the fun, Fair Day is about inclusion. It says to every queer Canberran and every ally: you belong.

And that message never gets old.”

Fair Day will once again take over Glebe Park on Saturday 1 November, offering an inclusive, outdoor celebration for all ages. Expect performers, stalls, drag shows, live music and a welcoming festival atmosphere that captures the spirit of SpringOUT: colourful, creative and community-minded.

But Fair Day is just the beginning.

Throughout November, Canberra’s queer scene will come alive with events celebrating all facets of identity and expression. SpringOUT’s

signature events include Sport Your Pride (14–16 November), a three-day LGBTQIA+ multi-sport festival championing the motto “Move, Play, Belong”; the Comedy Gala (21 November), where satire and storytelling share the stage in an evening of laughter and resilience and Loud & Proud (23 November), a brand-new all-ages live music event featuring an all-trans and non-binary line-up.

Joining these are a growing number of partner events, from the high-energy Varsity Spring Roller Disco and STUN presents Electric Disco, to the grounding Queer Breathwork sessions and the launch of Canberra’s first LGBTQIA+ ice hockey club, Capital Riot.

Building community through connection For Kalokairi Subakti (He/They), a SpringOUT committee member and performer, helping shape the 2025 program has been both a learning experience and a personal mission.

“I am a young queer person of colour, and I wanted to be able to serve my sector of the community in a way that felt more tangible,” he says.

Kalokairi will also take to the stage at Loud & Proud, performing as part of the all-trans and non-binary line-up, a first for the festival.

Having joined the festival team after the pandemic, Kalokairi says witnessing its postCOVID revival has been inspiring.

“I’d never experienced SpringOUT before COVID, so it’s been amazing to see it coming back to full capacity, and the excitement that canberradaily.com.au

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“My first time at SpringOUT, I remember sitting there watching performances and thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this is community, this is home,’” he says. “Especially Fair Day, it’s that one time of year where everybody comes out of the woodworks and joins in celebration at Glebe Park.”

For Ravi, representation is everything. “When Representation on stage and beyond you can head out to a large That sentiment, of finding home outdoor event and see someone and connection, is one shared by I am a like me performing, you feel many in the community, including seen and heard because I’m Ravi Oli (He/Him), a drag king and young someone just like them. I think it’s performer whose artistry explores queer person very special and important that identity, culture and gender. of colour, and SpringOUT keeps doing what it Originally from Singapore, I wanted to be does.”

Ravi moved to Canberra by way He’s equally passionate of Sydney and, like many, spent able to serve about what the festival offers his first few years here feeling my sector of the beyond performance, particularly isolated. That changed when he community in a its accessibility and diverse attended a local drag show at way that felt more programming.

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As the festival continues “I was hooked,” he recalls. “I tangible. to expand, each new addition got in touch with the producer of reflects the evolving face of that event, I was a performer and Canberra’s queer culture, grounded in visibility, dancer, and expressed interest in performing. joy and inclusivity.

About a year later, I decided to try drag myself.”

For Wayne, that evolution is a reminder of Events like SpringOUT, he says, give why Pride matters more than ever. performers like him a vital platform to be seen “To see the festival come back bigger, bolder and heard. comes with it,” he says.

“Because Canberra is a smaller city, I feel the community really knows each other so much more personally. Being able to come together every year to see everyone really helps make you feel like you have a place.”

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and better than ever since the pandemic is incredible,” he says. “There’s real energy and pride in the air this year. And given what’s happening in parts of Australia and around the world, messages of inclusion have never been more important. To be back in full colour, in full celebration, is powerful.”

Wayne believes Canberra’s size gives the festival something special. “Our queer community is small enough to feel connected but big enough to make bold and courageous statements,” he says. “Canberra has always led the way on inclusion, and SpringOUT is a celebration of that, of who we are, how far we’ve come, and how proud we are to be here.”

As November approaches, that sense of belonging will once again take centre stage as the capital’s LGBTIQA+ community comes together to celebrate.

For the full SpringOUT program, visit springout.com.au, or follow the festival on Instagram (@springoutcbr) and Facebook (SpringOUT Pride Festival – Canberra).

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Floriade has recorded its biggest year on record, drawing more than half a million visitors to Commonwealth Park.

A total of 519,413 people attended this year’s festival, surpassing the previous record of 507,550 set in 2019 and marking a 10.4 per cent increase on last year’s crowd. It’s only the second time in the event’s history that visitor numbers have topped half a million.

The long weekend drew 102,571 visitors, the highest ever recorded over a single weekend, beating the 2018 record of 94,586. The opening weekend was another strong performer, attracting more than 46,000 attendees.

During the ACT school holidays, more than 308,000 visitors passed through Commonwealth Park, while Dr Karl Kruszelnicki’s 4 October appearance drew a crowd of more than 43,000.

Floriade continues to attract a broad audience, with 44 per cent of visitors travelling from interstate and a small but growing

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international contingent.

NightFest remains a highlight of the program, selling close to 21,000 tickets despite chilly weather on opening night. Dogs’ Day Out again proved popular, welcoming more than 20,000 people and their pets.

The festival wrapped up with The Great Big Bulb Dig, which saw nearly 85 per cent of bags sold — around 1,000 more than last year.

Chief Minister Andrew Barr said Floriade continues to be a powerful driver of tourism and economic activity in the capital.

“Each year, Floriade celebrates the best of Canberra’s natural beauty, creativity and hospitality, and this year’s results demonstrate its growing appeal,” the Chief Minister said.

“Floriade 2025 has exceeded all expectations, setting new records for attendance. Major events such as Floriade play a key role in growing the ACT’s visitor economy.

“I would like to thank everyone who

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Floriade sets all-time attendance record with over 500,000 visitors

Floriade 2025 attracted record crowds, with more than half a million visitors enjoying Canberra’s celebration of spring.

contributed to making the biggest Floriade ever such a success. From the community, volunteers, performers, and local businesses to the Events ACT team and our dedicated gardeners – your collective efforts have created an unforgettable milestone in the festival’s history.”

It is anticipated the final economic impact report will be released in November.

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I Don’t Like Mondays: Gun control in Australia

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There is a great song by The Boomtown Rats called “I Don’t Like Mondays”, which the lead singer wrote after hearing of a shooting tragedy, where a 16-year-old girl went on a shooting spree at a school. When questioned about her motive, she simply said, “I don’t like Mondays.”

Australia has had its own share of mass shootings, including the terrible events at Port Arthur on 28 April 1996,

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when a 28-year-old man murdered 35 people and wounded 23 others at Port Arthur in Tasmania. It remains in the top ten worst shootings in the past 50 years The day after the shootings, John Howard (less than 50 days into his Prime Ministership) declared his intention to push through gun reforms, primarily targeting automatic and semiautomatic rifles and shotguns, and just 12 days after the tragedy, a national meeting of police ministers agreed.

Despite enormous public support, it was not a simple matter, not least because Howard faced significant political obstacles. As a new PM, he had to build consensus with state governments and secure support from conservatives in rural electorates where gun ownership was part of everyday life.

Australia’s Constitution does not give the Commonwealth direct power to enact gun laws, so Howard threatened to hold a nationwide referendum to alter the Constitution to give the Commonwealth constitutional power over guns. He succeeded in getting the reforms agreed through leadership and bipartisan support.

In 2002, there was another shooting, this time at Monash University, where two people died and five were injured. My brother was one of those shot at Monash University, and you can hear more about that on this week’s “Bite-sized Politics” podcast. As a side note, this shooting also occurred on a Monday, so I hope you still have “I Don’t Like Mondays” in your head while reading.

After it was discovered that the Monash shooter had acquired his firearms legally, Howard initiated another review of Australian gun laws.

These reforms focused on stricter controls on handgun ownership.

controlling illegal trade in firearms, registration, and a national handgun buyback scheme.

In 1996, Australia’s annual gun death rate was 2.9 per 100,000 and after the 1997 reforms, the annual rate of total gun deaths fell to 0.88 per 100,000 in 2018. By comparison, in the US, it was 14.7 per 100,000 in 2021.

You can see the differences in the statistics on gun violence between Australia and the US — we all know how reluctant many politicians are in the US to tackle the issue and I, for one, am disturbed by the ongoing gun violence there and feel sick to my stomach when I hear the news of another school shooting.

The evidence strongly suggests that the changes to gun control reforms in Australia have been effective, particularly in eliminating mass shootings and accelerating the decline in gun suicides, even if the precise magnitude of the effect on overall gun deaths remains debated.

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Firstly, congrats to Albo for an excellent meeting with US President Trump. AUKUS is on track, and he signed a critical minerals deal worth $8 billion for Australia that, more importantly, helps break a Chinese monopoly on minerals crucial to technological advancement. Trump may have been cordial to Albo, but he seems to have a mental block when it comes to Ukraine and poor President Zelenskyy whenever he talks to his mate Putin.

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There have recently been a few articles suggesting that the ACT, burdened by its large government debt, is insolvent and unable to get back on track. There are now calls for the Territory to revert to being a council, with the federal government resuming responsibility for policing, courts, education, health, and other core state functions, while the ACT Assembly focuses solely on rates, roads, and rubbish.

This may be a popular move, and I’d be interested in feedback from readers of this column.

A 1978 poll on the views of ACT residents regarding the Territory’s governance found that 63.8 per cent supported keeping the status quo, with the federal government handling all responsibilities, 30.5 per cent favoured establishing a council, and just 5.7 per cent supported full state-style government.

I didn’t vote in the poll, as I was working as a solicitor in Muswellbrook at the time, but I would have opted for local government — a council.

Interestingly, we did have an advisory council to advise the federal Minister for Territories, which later became an elected House of Assembly that served the same purpose but had no real powers.

It was a good training ground for our first two Chief Ministers, Rosemary Follett and the late Trevor Kaine. However, I’m not sure the federal government would agree to any change, as the whole rationale for self-government was to make the ACT responsible for looking after itself — and, in turn, save the federal government money. I note that Brussels, in Belgium, became a provincial-style government only to encounter similar financial problems

to the ACT, and it has since reverted to being a council.

The $10 billion debt is, however, Mr Barr’s fault. His former boss, Jon Stanhope, regularly writes about it. The ACT was debt-free to begin with, but by 1995 had accumulated a debt of $250 million, which was quickly rectified by the Carnell Liberal government. By the time the Stanhope government won the election in November 2001, the ACT was debt-free again. Indeed, when Jon left in 2011, we had a surplus (according to him) of about $700 million. After that, it was all downhill.

The ACT should not have such a large debt. Good financial management can fix it, so it’s unlikely the federal government will take the Territory back — we’ll probably just have to sort it out ourselves.

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by GEORGIA CURRY Most people go to Tahiti to sip mai tai cocktails and sleep in late, but 27-year-old Veronique Wong Kai In from Red Hill gets up at 6am to swim 20km from Tahiti to the island of Moorea in six hours and 53 minutes (even though a perfectly good ferry gets you there in 30 mins).

Veronique – Vero for short – only took up swimming in 2019 to rehabilitate a broken ankle and by her own admission, she’s not fast. Endurance on the other hand, is her forte.

Vero didn’t start training seriously until February 2024, yet in the space of four months, she completed the Australian triple crown of marathon swimming (25km Rotto, 24km palm2shelly, 34km Derwent river) ... and the English Channel.

A few weeks ago she swam in tropical waters from Tahiti to Moorea and seeing as she’s already in the Pacific Ocean, she plans on doing the 25km Bora Bora Lagoon swim.

Conveniently, Vero’s been posted to Tahiti for work until March 2026 and what better habitat for a marathon swimmer than a tropical island girt by sea?

“The [Tahiti to Moorea] water temperature was quite hot but it was such a beautiful swim, a straight whip across and you could see the island the whole time,” Vero said. “I did see a turtle, which was pretty cool.”

Overheating was the biggest problem – not reef sharks – and Vero battled headaches and a strong current as she approached the reef around Moorea.

When she tackles the Bora Bora lagoon next month, the water will be 27 to 29 degrees.

Ironically, Vero quit swimming as a kid because she didn’t like the early-morning starts. Nowadays, when in Canberra, she willingly gets up at 4:30am to swim laps at Civic Pool. When Vero returned home from the chilly English Channel swim, she took a plunge in Lake Burley Griffin’s six-degree waters with other Canberra open-water swimmers.

It’s safe to say that Vero’s swimming talent wasn’t inherited because both of her parents can’t swim. It seems that being denied the ability to exercise due to a broken ankle all those years ago, made her want to move even more.

“Yeah, it’s wild and if you ask some of my coaches [Cruiz Adults] who started training me at the very

Canberra born-and-bred marathon swimmer Veronique Wong Kai In has just swam 20km from Tahiti to the Pacific island of Moorea.

beginning, it’s crazy because my technique wasn’t even that great when I started,” Vero said. “I’m not even that fast of a swimmer now but my endurance – it’s crazy to imagine what your body can endure when you put your mind to something.

“If you would ask me as a kid, would I ever be able to swim for 16 hours, absolutely not. The power of the mind is amazing.”

Follow Vero’s epic swimming journey on Instagram @veroswims

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As Master Builders ACT marks its centenary year, the construction sector has joined forces with Hands Across Canberra and the Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund for the 2026 Charity House project, to deliver a home built with purpose, care and community spirit.

The project was launched at midday by Chief Minister Andrew Barr, Master Builders ACT President Frank Porecca, and Hands Across Canberra board chair Greg Boorer, at 128 Thancoupie St, Whitlam.

The project marks the fourth Charity House collaboration between Master Builders ACT and Hands Across Canberra, reflecting a shared commitment to giving back to the community and addressing pressing social needs, a spokesperson said.

Funds raised from the home’s auction will go to local charities supporting Canberrans in need, focusing on victims and survivors of domestic and family violence.

Fourth-generation builders A+P Leemhuis will construct the house, supported by dozens of industry partners contributing time, materials and expertise.

“This year is a significant milestone for Master Builders ACT,” Master Builders CEO Anna Neelagama said. “In our centenary year, the Charity House is a powerful testament to what can be achieved when the building industry works together. It is a proud moment for us to see our members once again pulling together to give back to the community.”

Hands Across Canberra CEO Genevieve Jacobs added: “Every brick tells a story of care and collaboration. The enduring partnership between Hands Across Canberra and Master Builders ACT has delivered millions of dollars to Canberrans in need, demonstrating how we literally build a better Canberra when we work together.”

The Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund provided $750,000 to support the development.

“The ACT Government is proud to support the 2026 Charity House project,” Mr Barr said. “Given

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2026 Charity House project: A home built with community spirit Leaders and partners launch the 2026 Charity House project in Whitlam.

the previous success of charity house projects that Hands Across Canberra have been involved with, this new charity house project will provide a great benefit to our community, particularly to victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

“It’s a project that would not be possible without the generosity and hard work of so many. I would like to thank everyone involved. In particular, Hands Across Canberra for their leadership, alongside Master Builders Association and the builders in bringing this charity house project to life.”

The 2026 Charity House is inspired by the Whitlam project ethos: a place that feels like a growing community and is built to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. More than a home, it stands as a symbol of family, generosity, and collaboration in action.

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here has been a lot of talk in the media over the last few years about teacher shortages, workload pressure and psychosocial hazards in the teaching profession. School-aged young people and teachers both have much higher rates of depression and anxiety than the general population. So, what can we do to change this culture for the better? As employers, we need to provide safe and supportive environments for our valued teachers.

We also face increasing pressure from parents and regulatory bodies to provide high-quality education and care for students and families, continuous and timely communication and administrative excellence.

In many cases, as a result of these commitments outside of what used to be the expectations of teachers, we see educators leaving the profession.

So, what do we do to retain and attract teachers whilst continuing to improve our practice? At Orana, we see teaching as a vocation – it is a profession where, like many things in life, the more we put in, the greater the intrinsic rewards. But we have to be careful we don’t spend too much effort and time on soul-destroying or hazardous activities. This is the message we convey to students, and it should be what we apply to our own lives as learning adults.

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Teaching is meant to be a nourishing experience for students and teachers alike. We learn together. To do this, we have expectations of our teachers being role models – as well-rounded human beings, involved in artistic practice, working on their spiritual, physical and emotional wellbeing and being present for their students. This ‘inner work’ does take a lot of work but is worthwhile. We pride ourselves on working the whole human being – hands, heart and head.

This does not just apply to our work with students, but also to our learning as adults. In our professional learning experiences and staff meetings, we include physical and artistic elements such as movement, singing, poetry, painting, clay modelling and painting.

This provides a lived experience of how we expect teachers to work with the students. All staff participate, just like we expect all students to contribute in their lessons. When we ask students to wear hats outside, we do so as teachers. When we ask students to keep the place tidy and pick up litter, we model this practice.

When we ask that students are punctual, courteous and kind, our teachers model this behaviour with their colleagues and students. The message to students and staff alike is: Are you up for the challenge? It takes hard work to reap the benefits.

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the same students and families for several consecutive years can be demanding, but nothing matches the strong relationship built between the class teacher and the class community. When you make the journey for years together, the experience of the frustrations and breakthroughs in student learning is life-changing for all concerned.

To make teaching a joyful profession, it is not just about providing support and taking administrative pressure off teachers, but also providing opportunities for self-development and professional learning and actually working harder in some ways to make life and work a fulfilling experience.

As Dr Rudolf Steiner put it, on the tail end of one of his many verses on self-development: ‘My soul and the great world are one Life grows more radiant about me Life grows more challenging for me Life grows more abundant within me.’

If you would like to see some evidence of this work and a community striving together, please come to our Spring Fair on Sunday 16 November.

Additionally, our Year 12 project presentations are a good example of healthy striving, where students work on a passion project and share their research with a wider audience on Friday 21, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November.

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by LILLIAN ALTMAN Did you know that a wombat’s poo is square-shaped?

It’s one of the fascinating facts about the native Australian animal, which is struggling in the wild.

National Zoo and Aquarium keeper Courtney Hawkins said the main reason was habitat destruction, while disease, including mange, and vehicle collisions also contributed.

The zoo raised money for ACT Wildlife and Wombat Rescue over the weekend to honour World Wombat Day, which is traditionally held on 22 October.

The National Zoo only has one southern hairy-nosed resident wombat, eight-year-old Poppy — a breed not found in Canberra and the surrounding areas.

“She came to us from Sydney in 2021,” Ms Hawkins said.

“She’s really funny. Like most wombats, they’re incredibly charismatic little bulldozers and they can be quite sassy when they want to be.

“Her diet is pretty varied. A lot of vegetables, but in the wild, they’re going to be eating a lot of grass as well.

“So, maintaining her habitat, making sure she’s got a lot of really fresh hay and grass for her to chew on as well, but she absolutely loves her corn. That’s her favourite thing.”

Ms Hawkins said Poppy’s enrichment was anything she could destroy.

“She also loves chasing a ball. A netball is probably one of her favourite things to play with,” she said.

Ms Hawkins said her favourite thing about wombats was that their bottom had a plate that could kill their predators, even by crushing their skulls.

“If any predators try to go into their burrows,

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Poppy, the National Zoo and Aquarium’s lone southern hairynosed resident wombat.

they can actually crush them on the side of their burrows with that really hard plate in their butt you can see,” she said.

“That’s why they look so flat.”

Ms Hawkins said the breed’s pouch faced backwards so she doesn’t dig dirt into it when there’s a baby inside. They also get the zoomies like dogs and are incredibly stubborn.

“They’re kind of little bulldozers of the Australian native world,” she said.

“They create burrows which can be up to 20 metres long and have multiple exit holes.”

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GIVIT is an ACT Government partner working with an organisation in the region that provides transitional housing for women, children and their families who have been sleeping rough, escaping DV, or who are at risk of homelessness. They are seeking support for a woman with physical and mental health challenges. This woman suffers from multiple physical issues and a mental health diagnosis. She had faced some significant challenges over the years and has recently been approved for social housing but needs assistance with essentials and furnishing her new home. GIVIT is requesting grocery vouchers to help support her health and well-being as she starts a new life on her own. Generous Canberrans can donate grocery vouchers or fund its purchase. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase the vouchers.

To help, please visit GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search; Location State: ‘ACT’, Keywords: ‘grocery voucher’ and Suburb: ‘Canberra, 2600’.

Browse books, games, jewellery, pre-loved clothes (including near-new formal wear), and plenty of trash and treasure at the Coffee & Op Shop on Saturday 1 November, 9am–12pm, at Christ Church Hawker, corner Beetaloo Street and Belconnen Way, Hawker. Enjoy free tea, coffee and biscuits, plus a cake stall with homemade jams. All welcome.

Enquiries: 0428 266 658.

Friends ANBG Thursday Talks Dr Gemma Hoyle and Tom North, of the National Seedbank at ANBG, will talk about the Seedbank and the importance of seed collection for world-class conservation.

ANBG Theatrette, Thursday 30 October, 12:30–1:30pm, opposite the Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Trybooking.com/DDEFR. Gold coins, notes and EFTPOS donations assist Friends projects at ANBG.

Free Community Transport Northside Community Service offers free transportation with wheelchair-accessible buses and vans for local not-for-profits, community groups, schools, and support organisations in Canberra, available throughout the week. For more details, visit northside.asn.au/community-services/community-development/free-communitytransport

Conder Craft Group Our Group meets on the first Thursday of each month from 1pm-3pm at the YWCA Mura Lanyon Community Centre, Sydney Nolan Street, Conder. New members to our group are always welcome. Ladies come along with your sewing, knitting or those projects you have always wanted to complete. Cost is $3. For further information, please phone 0406 380 508.

COGS Kambah Community Garden open day Enjoy the sixth annual COGS Kambah Community Garden open day and seedling sale on Saturday 1 November, 10am–3pm, corner Springbett Street and O’Halloran Circuit, Kambah. Browse over 40 garden plots, join workshops, and shop for seedlings and plants. There’ll be talks, kids’ activities, raffles, stalls, coffee, cake and a sausage sizzle. Free entry, parking near Kambah Woolshed.

Market@The Meeting Place Visit Market@The Meeting Place at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, corner Mouat and Brigalow Streets, Lyneham, every 2nd and 4th Friday and Saturday of the month, 9:30am–1pm. Enjoy morning tea or lunch, browse affordable clothes, books and household goods, and connect with others in a welcoming, inclusive space. A quiet room is also available for reading, reflection or conversation.

Canberra Geranium & Fuchsia Society display and plant sale Visit the Canberra Geranium & Fuchsia Society’s display and plant sale at the Horticultural Society’s Iris, Rhododendron and Azalea Show, Fitzroy Pavilion, EPIC, on Saturday 1 November, 10am–4pm, and Sunday 2 November, 10am–3:15pm.

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South Canberra Community Markets Save the date for the next South Canberra Community Markets on Saturday 1 November, 10am–2pm, at Westwood Farm, 244 Kambah Pool Road, Kambah. Enjoy multicultural music, food, costumes and unique products, and join the fun by wearing your own traditional dress. Details: commsatwork.org/galilee-school/south-markets

Lions Club Canberra City Looking for a rewarding way to give back? The Lions Club Canberra City welcomes new members to join their friendly team supporting local community projects. Just two hours a week can make a real difference. Come along to a meeting and see how you can get involved. Enquiries: Rhondda 0402 102 267 or Bill 0413 239 171.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation classes are held every Wednesday, 6–7pm, from February to the end of November 2025, at Erindale Neighbourhood Centre, corner Sternberg Crescent and Comrie Street, Wanniassa. All welcome.

Rostrum ACT Public Speaking Clubs Build confidence and develop your communication, public speaking and leadership skills with Rostrum ACT. Lunchtime clubs meet weekly on Tuesdays in Civic and Mawson, with evening clubs meeting on alternate Mondays in Civic and alternate Wednesdays in Belconnen and Woden.

Visitors are welcome free of charge, with a minimal semester fee for members. Details: rostrum.com.au or contact actcivicclub@rostrum.com.au, phone 0406 375 080.

Omnia Adventurers and Social Club Looking to meet new people and enjoy a variety of social activities? Omnia Adventurers and Social Club hosts regular events including Friday night dinners and drinks, local walks, bushwalks, movies, gallery outings and more. New members are always welcome. For details and membership information, visit oaasc.memberjungle.com

2025 Parkinson’s ACT Conference Come along on Wednesday 29 October, 9am to 4:30pm at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden (Corinna Room). The Power Within: Living Well, Living Strong with Parkinson’s: listen to Dr Linton Meagher (neuropsychiatrist), Prof Simon Lewis (neurologist and researcher), A/Prof Natalie Allen (physiotherapist and researcher), Dr Melissa McConaghy (physiotherapist and founder of PD Warrior), local Jenny Miragaya with lived experience and a panel of local and interstate health professionals.

Mingle and enjoy lunch and refreshments for $40 per person ticket.

Register at fightingparkinsons.org.au/conferenceact or call 1800 644 189.

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BRAIN BUSTERS 1 Which yacht won line honours in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race?

2 What is the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system?

3 Who painted the famous 16th century painting, Mona Lisa?

4 P. W. Botha served as the last prime minister of which country, serving from 1978 to 1984?

5 Gorgonzola cheese is traditionally made from the milk of which animal?

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 23)

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

SCORPIO (OCT. 24-NOV. 21)

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PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Picture your success and set your course accordingly. From there, any detour is fear in disguise.

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Frustration comes from pushing a personal timeline on an existence that resists following instructions.

Your head says, “This should be done by now!” and life says otherwise. Everything unfolds in its own rhythm, and every rhythm has its own beauty – even the one that runs slower than your pulse.

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You’re wired to go after goals where the outcome really counts.

For you, the value is in the effort and growth it takes, not just the prize. Winning without challenge doesn’t feel like winning at all.

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You dream vividly. The realism is not always fun. In some dreams, you’re so committed to working things through that you forget all you have to do to end the scene is wake up. Your waking life is also exactly this. When you’re not fully conscious of the problem, seeing it is the first real power you have.

This week presents common problems you’ve solved many times before, but even if you already know the solution, it’s still worth inviting others in. Why? You get to practice openness and connection. You learn how other people think and see things differently.

Ideas can feel so feasible, plausible, simple and easy in your mind when, in reality, every plan has constraints. The two that stand out: money and time.

Test your plans with a trial run; a prototype will show a clearer picture of the effort and resources necessary to bring the idea to life.

Your desire to understand new territory is compelling, but what’s even more remarkable is your willingness to traverse the landscape to know it. No theories or maps, no thumbing through the brochure – you go there. Whether it’s emotional, cultural or actual landscape, you walk it.

Your special charisma makes an impression. But what makes you unforgettable isn’t your stance or your style – it’s the rare gift of your attention. You listen fully, with an open heart and a curious mind. You believe there’s something unique and fascinating in each person.

People ask questions using words that only loosely correlate to the real question. And the interesting part is that, this week, very often, everyone knows what everyone else means. But not always.

Leave a wide berth for interpretation in all communication. It also helps to assume the best.

Feelings have a curious way of sneaking up on you. When emotions arrive unexpectedly, instead of resisting the motion, let it move you. Let it churn up the beliefs, needs from the deep.

Let it surface. Everything below has the potential to enlighten, the potential to heal.

In unpredictable relationships, your body tracks cues as a kind of weather report. It’s OK to be in a better mood because someone reacted warmly or in a worse mood because they didn’t.

That’s human. The goal, though, is to become anchored in selfappreciation first.

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Carbonara Risotto No need for a long background story, here is a creamy, cheesy recipe sure to hit the spot.

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 20g butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 150g bacon or pancetta, diced 1⅓ cups arborio rice 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¾ cup white wine 1 ltr chicken stock, warmed 3 eggs ¾ cups grated parmesan ¾ cups grated parmesan, extra Chopped parsley, to garnish

Method Preheat oven to 180°C fan forced.

Place stock in a saucepan and

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bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Heat oil and butter in a large stove and oven-proof pan over a medium heat. Add onion and bacon and cook, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes. Stir in rice and garlic, cook for 1 minute or until all the grains are coated in the oil.

Add wine. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until reduced by half.

Pour in stock. Cover with lid and bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven. The mixture will still be loose and have liquid present.

Whisk together ¾ cup of the parmesan and eggs. Gently stir through the rice. Cover with lid and allow risotto to stand for 5-10 minutes.

Serve topped with extra parmesan, chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

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Now sh wing After the Hunt (MA15+)

Members of the public are invited to meet our members at the JDCC Marquee at Terribly British Day Thinking about buying a Classic Jaguar?

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In 2019, Yale University philosophy professor Alma Imhoff (Julia Roberts) hosts a dinner party with her therapist husband, Frederik (Michael Stuhlbarg). In attendance is Alma’s flirty colleague and best friend Hank Gibson (Andrew Garfield), and Alma’s top PhD student Maggie (Ayo Edebiri). Hank walks Maggie home after the party, and the next day, Maggie tells Alma that Hank assaulted her.

Usually, a filmmaker would position an audience to ‘like’ their main character to successfully serve as an avatar to guide the audience through the movie’s environment and story. Roofman (2025) would have been a complete dud without the charismatic performance by good-looking lead Channing Tatum, playing a charming burglar who conducts robberies with a gun and very good manners. After the Hunt introduces its audience to its story via opening credits in a font used by Woody Allen since 1975, an off-kilter jazz soundtrack from Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor (Tron: Ares), imposing sound design, muted vocal tracks, dark lighting and sensitive focus. These obstructive choices paint the impenetrable and highly

Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield star in After the Hunt.

combative world of academia and go forward with a story framed as a cold and analytical academic thesis, offering an outdated discussion starter of various perspectives without a tangible opinion or argument.

Set during the rise of the #MeToo movement and cancel culture, the story is less interested in the truth of an alleged crime as opposed to the fallible, unlikable, self-interested leads differing perspectives, biases and objectives in their attempts at navigating the scandal.

Verdict: A purposefully uncomfortable experience.

- Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net Viewed at Dendy Cinemas.

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Diagnosed with younger-onset dementia in 2020, Anthony Pollock has found purpose, connection and love through walking football.

Anthony Pollock’s journey to the

2025 Australian Masters Games

For Anthony Pollock, sport isn’t just about competition — it’s about connection, resilience and living well with dementia.

Diagnosed with younger-onset dementia in 2020, Anthony’s life took an unexpected turn.

“I didn’t know much about dementia at the time, except that it felt like the end,” Anthony said.

“I didn’t know what to do with myself or what would become of my life.”

Determined to take charge of his brain health, an approach that can help people with dementia live well for longer, Anthony began doing puzzles, exercising regularly and getting involved in his community. That’s when he discovered walking football.

“I hadn’t played sport in over 30 years,” Anthony said.

“But walking football gave me purpose again.”

Fast forward to 2025 and Anthony has represented Australia at the Walking Football World Cup in Sweden, captained a match against his birthplace, Northern Ireland and will this week be competing in the 2026 Australian Masters Games in Canberra.

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social connection, bringing together thousands of participants from across the country. This year, Dementia Australia is proud to be the official charity partner, highlighting the vital link between physical activity, brain health and dementia risk reduction.

“Regular physical activity, social engagement and community participation, all central to the Masters Games, play a critical role in supporting brain health,” said Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan.

“Scientific research shows that addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, including physical inactivity and social isolation, could prevent or delay up to 45 per cent of dementia cases.”

Anthony’s story is a powerful example of what is possible.

“You can have a good life with dementia if you put the effort in and have the support,” Anthony said.

“I’m thriving with my diagnosis, and if my story helps inspire even one person to take action, then it’s worth it.”

Anthony’s involvement in walking football has brought him more than just medals and a new lease on life — it’s brought Anthony love. He met his fiancée Kylie at a tournament in Brisbane, and the couple recently got engaged in Paris after the

World Cup. “We watched the sunset from the Eiffel Tower, and I proposed,” Anthony said.

“She said yes.”

After recently moving from Brisbane to Adelaide, Anthony is now building community through local dementia support groups.

“There’s a stigma attached to dementia,” Anthony said.

“But when you’re with people who understand, you don’t have to explain yourself. You’re accepted.”

As the Games kick off this week, Anthony is encouraging others to get involved — whether it’s through participating, cheering from the sidelines or donating to support Dementia Australia’s work.

“Fundraising is important,” Anthony said.

“You might not see the benefit now, but you could be helping fund a cure for something you or someone you love might face later in life.”

Anthony’s message for anyone looking to improve their brain health is simple.

“Just try. You don’t have to succeed — just give it a go. If you don’t like it, try something else. But if you don’t try, you won’t improve.”

To support Anthony and Dementia Australia, or to find out more, visit dementia. org.au or call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.

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Comedian Jimmy Rees freely admits that his “job is bizarre” and that once he visited Canberra as a keynote speaker at a local government convention alongside former Liberal leader Peter Dutton (bet that was a-laugh-a-minute).

Jimmy’s back at the National Convention Centre next month – not for a dry convention but to ridicule us, and we can’t seem to get enough (last year he did three shows in a day, putting on a matinee due to demand).

Comedian Jimmy Rees will rip into Canberra on 29 November.

film studies, Jimmy is doing Whenever Jimmy’s in our fantastically well in media fair city, which is always ripe for production and film. His the comedy picking, he said satirical reels ridiculing hapless that he’s always taking notes Australians have gone viral. and gathering intel for his next While most of us took up comedy reel. sourdough baking during Covid “My job is bizarre,” Jimmy lockdown, Jimmy launched a said. “One time I was there as a whole new career in comedy keynote speaker. I don’t know (while he still had three kids who puts me for a keynote under the age of four). speaker, like what is going on?

He now has an OAM, a “Peter Dutton was speaking factory studio, and a 15-metreas well on the same day. I’m long wardrobe department like, ‘Why am I here?’ I don’t where he works full-time with his understand why I’m here but cameraman. anyway, you meet a whole bunch “We’ve actually got three big of people and people take you tubs of hats, we’ve got a whole around ... someone will tell me a tub of sunglasses, a whole rack story and I’m just like, ‘Oh, that’s of ties, there’s shoes, there’s interesting.’” everything,” Jimmy said. “It’s Another time Jimmy was in actually gone a bit nuts. I can’t Canberra, he was invited to throw it out, one day we’ll have Parliament House as part of an this crazy idea, I need to be a ABC delegation. He had his bird.”

Jimmy Giggle hat on as it was There’s never any shortage when he hosted the children’s TV of fodder for Jimmy’s comedy show Giggle and Hoot. Like most because let’s face it, the current Canberrans, Jimmy wasn’t all that state of affairs is pretty laughable. excited about sighting a politician “A long lens is what I use, a in the wild. wide lens,” he said. “If you zoom “I think the ABC sent a bunch out, the world is crazy, everyone’s of their talent to go there – we crazy, Canberra’s crazy, you called it ‘schmoozing the poliies’ know, everything’s crazy. because they’re like hey, we “People need a bit of a need money at the ABC... There laugh. if you watch the news, was an after-drinks thing, there everything’s dire, isn’t it? I think was a dinner, the prime minister we need to lighten up a little bit was there and I can’t remember still. I think the world’s a bit tense who it was. Anyway, there was so CANBERRA WEEKLY COMPETITION WINNERS at the moment ... we can just sort much wine, it was unbelievable The winners in Canberra Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: of chill a second.” the amount of wine that was Brothers in Arms double passes: A. Gooley, Macgregor; R. Weber, Ngunnawal.

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Book talk

This week, Michael Popple reviews three quirky and entertaining crime fiction novels. You can find more of Michael’s book reviews on his blog: unseenlibrary.com

Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief by Benjamin Stevenson Penguin, $34.99

Ernest Cunningham has solved murders in many unlikely circumstances, but this time he’ll have to do it during a bank heist.

Trapped with an eclectic group of hostages, Ernest soon discovers that the armed robber is not the only criminal with him. All the hostages are trying to steal something, but someone is also a killer, and Ernest needs to uncover who before they strike again. The hilarious Benjamin Stevenson returns with another incredible Australian murder mystery. Featuring a complex case loaded with twists, humour, meta references and an unusual locked-room scenario, this was an outstanding novel from one of our best authors.

The Widow by John Grisham

The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman

Hodder & Stoughton, $34.99 Small-town lawyer Simon Latch is looking down the barrel of gambling debts and an impending divorce. Desperate, he finds his potential salvation in 85-year-old widow Eleanor Barnett, who needs a will for her $20 million fortune. Attempting to find a way to obtain his client’s inheritance, Simon is soon drowning in lies, which will eventually see him on trial for murder. The Widow is another engrossing legal thriller from the legendary John Grisham. Featuring great courtroom scenes and a compelling narrative of lies and bad decisions, The Widow quickly hooks the reader and refuses to let go until the final twist.

Viking, $34.99 After experiencing heartbreaking tragedy, the Thursday Murder Club have had a quiet year, and with a wedding on the horizon, who has time for murder? But when a guest approaches Elizabeth in fear for his life, she finds herself back in the game. With Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim by her side, Elizabeth begins hunting down an uncrackable code while trying to stop an explosive villain. The exceedingly loveable members of the Thursday Murder Club series return with another impressive adventure.

Combining moving character depictions with an excellent mystery and Osman’s subtle comedy, this is an exceptional novel that comes highly recommended.

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The Capital Arts Patrons’ Organisation (CAPO) celebrated Canberra’s creative community at its 42nd annual Awards Night, held on Saturday 18 October at Belconnen Arts Centre. Across the evening, 24 awards were presented by CAPO Patron Genevieve Jacobs and the awards’ respective sponsors, recognising excellence and innovation across the local arts sector.

The CAPO Awards provide financial and in-kind support for a wide range of new arts projects by both emerging and established artists. Funded through the sale of donated artworks and business items at CAPO’s annual fundraiser and auction—held the same night— the organisation’s flagship CAPO Fellowship, valued at up to $15,000, represents the pinnacle of this support.

CAPO’s most prestigious award, the 2025 CAPO Fellowship, was presented to Lucy Irvine, a Canberra-based artist, educator, and researcher whose work brings together

sculpture, textiles, design, and architecture. Lucy plans to use the Fellowship to innovate new weaving systems and sculptural forms during a residency in Budapest and to bring this new work to a Canberran audience.

The Rosalie Gascoigne Memorial Award has been presented to Lisa Sammut to develop new skills in metalwork towards the creation of a new series of suspended sculptural works for future exhibition.

The Megalo Print Studio Residency Award went to Steven Mark Holland. Steven aims to use the residency to print an edition of Eastern Brown snake drawings onto tissue paper.

The Robert Foster Memorial Award was presented to Phoebe Porter to create a contemporary jewellery series exploring raw and refined materials, contrasting unaltered specimens with precision components, questioning value, sustainability, and craftsmanship through innovative, non-invasive

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CAPO celebrates Canberra’s creative talent

CAPO Patron Genevieve Jacobs presenting the 2025 CAPO Fellowship to Lucy Irvine.

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The Canberra Weekly Award went to Lynne Flemons towards her project ‘The Riparian Zone’, which encompasses land-use practices and the regenerative powers of nature. A comparison between wilderness and farmland to visually reimagine a river environment.

2025 CAPO Art Auction, Belconnen Arts Centre

Arthur Gray and Marilyn Gray

Genevieve Jacobs and Nick Samaras

Julie Ryder and Chris Bourke

Meagan Jones and Emeirely Nuifora-Ryan

Cris O’Brien and Cassandra Dove

Nicole Sutherland and Sari Sutton

Penny Jurkiewicz and Fenja T. Ringl

Jeanette Muirhead and Samuel Townsend

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SciFright

5 NOV Imagine this, after four amazing hours, you emerge from the Write To Heal Workshop, re-energised and realigned, all through writing exercises designed to sharpen your focus, calm you and shift your limiting beliefs.

Grounded in Harvard Business Review research on the effects of expressive writing on emotional and cellular renewal. Facilitated by local Certified Writer’s Mindset Coach, Helen McCandless. Limited seats available.

EARLY BIRD $125 to 31 October.

Wednesday 5 Nov, 9am-1pm; Pearce Community Centre, Pearce; Register: Writingconfidence.org; Enquiries: helen@balabaustralia.com

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Open Gardens Canberra 25-26 OCT This large, terraced garden has spectacular views and has been developing over the past 25 years. Initially a formal garden, it now homes a variety of native plants in the mix. Previously shown in Autumn 2022, this popular garden re-opens to showcase spring-flowering plants and a newly developed productive garden.

2 Raoul Place, Lyons, 25-26 October, 10am-4pm, $10 entry for visitors 18 years+, more information and membership at opengardenscanberra.org.au.

Once the sun sets on Halloween, Questacon will transform into a haunted playground for adults where the shadows come alive and the science gets spooky. Wander through the ghostly halls after dark and uncover spooky science, see mad scientists in action and come dressed to impress – or terrify.

Questacon, 31 October, 6:30-9:30pm; questacon.edu.au/whats-on/events/ scifright

1 NOV An incredible line-up of iconic Aussie talent, including Daryl Braithwaite, The Wolfe Brothers, Shannon Noll, Max Jackson, Robbie Mortimer, Sara Berki, Tori Darke, Jack Biilmann and local acts, for a massive day of live music, food, fun and community spirit.

Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan East, Saturday 1 November, noon; tickets. oztix.com.au

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Capital Film Festival 29 OCT-2 NOV Showcasing the best films from around the world, and shining a light on local content, the line-up presents major Festival award winners, ACT premieres fresh off their international screenings and more. Bursting with parties, special events, Q&A sessions and filmmaker discussions.British Museum explores feminine spiritual power throughout the ages in exquisite.

Dendy Canberra, 29 October-2 November; canberra.dendy.com.au/capitalfilm-festival

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

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

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

1st November 8.30am - 2pm

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

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Last weekend, I saw my favourite band, Human Nature, live in concert in my hometown Canberra. For two hours, I was completely immersed, singing, clapping, and even dancing in my seat. It reminded me just how powerful music can be for our mental health.

A totally mindful experience where I

simply focused on my senses and my and others’ enjoyment.

Human Nature have always been my go-to feel-good group. Their harmonies, warmth, and effortless joy are infectious. Watching them perform live, still as talented, humble, and connected to their audience as ever, felt like being transported back in time to the days when their CDs lived permanently in my car stereo. Seeing them on stage again, the nostalgia was real, but so too was the happiness that comes from shared experience.

Research consistently shows that music, especially live music, has a profound impact on wellbeing.

Listening to or performing music releases dopamine, the brain’s feel-

good neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, motivation, and energy.

That’s why your body can’t help but sway or tap along, it’s a physiological response to pleasure and connection.

But attending a concert offers something even more special: social connection. Looking around the audience, I saw people of all ages singing together, sharing smiles, and mouthing every word. These collective moments of joy and belonging are exactly what counter loneliness and low mood. Even if you go alone, you’re part of something bigger, a shared rhythm that unites a room full of strangers. I went with good friends and so it wasn’t just a night out, it was a night of connection and ongoing joy that we’re still talking about days later.

For many of us, life can become routine. We move from work to home, from one task to the next, and forget to seek out experiences that bring us alive. Going to a concert, especially one that reminds you of happy times,

can reignite that spark.

There’s also something grounding about watching performers who have been together for decades. Human Nature have grown up with their audience, evolving but staying true to themselves. Seeing that authenticity and long-term friendship on stage is uplifting. It’s a reminder that connection, consistency, and passion are powerful for our own emotional resilience too.

After the concert, I noticed how much lighter I felt. My worries seemed smaller, my body less tense, and my mind more at peace. That postconcert glow isn’t just in your head, it’s the result of your body releasing endorphins, oxytocin, and serotonin, the same chemicals linked to love, laughter, and exercise.

So, whether it’s Human Nature or your own favourite artist, go and see live music when you can. It’s not just entertainment; it’s therapy in harmony.

As Human Nature would say, all you need is love and a little Motown soul.

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Social media ban to help target teen bullying rates

by ANDREW BROWN, AAP A world-leading ban on social media for under-16s will be crucial in reducing rates of bullying online, the education minister says.

Social media companies will be forced to take reasonable steps from 10 December to ensure underage users aren’t able to access the platforms, with fines of up to $50 million if they don’t comply.

Education Minister Jason Clare said the looming ban would also remove access to AI chatbots on social media sites, which was one of the leading causes of bullying.

“The two big ones at the moment are TikTok and Snapchat ... they’re the two big ones where a lot of online bullying is happening at the moment,

and so the action that we’re taking that starts on December 10 will help a lot of young people there,” he told Sky News on Sunday.

“The action that we’re taking to delay people who are under the age of 16 accessing social media until they’re a bit older is going to help here.”

The comments follow measures requiring Australian schools to act on bullying complaints within 48 hours.

State and territory education ministers backed a national antibullying plan during a meeting on the Gold Coast on Friday, with the goal of early intervention on bullying at schools.

Mr Clare said the social media ban would reduce the rates of bullying carried out online. “(Bullying) is different today and

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Australia’s exclusion of under 16 year olds from social media platforms ‘will help reduce bullying’.

that’s partly because of the internet; it’s not just people yelling at each other in the playground or stealing lunch money. It’s what people are writing and saying and posting online day or night, and everybody can see it,” he said.

“Artificial intelligence makes this even worse. It supercharges all of this.

We’ve seen that with people cutting and pasting faces, putting it on naked bodies, and then sending that round to kids at school.”

One in four students between years four and nine have reported bullying

every few weeks or more.

School-age children or teens who have been bullied are more likely than their peers to experience mental health and wellbeing issues.

Cyberbullying is also prevalent amongst young people, with reports to the eSafety Commissioner surging more than 450 per cent between 2019 and 2024.

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by MAEVE BANNISTER, AAP The nation’s fertility rate has hit a record low as the age of new parents continues to creep up and the number of babies they’re having goes down.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released data sets about births across the country, showing there were 292,318 babies born in 2024, up 1.9 per cent from 2023.

However, the fertility rate, which is the number of babies born per woman, dipped to 1.481 in 2024, lower than 1.499 in 2023 and 1.795 in 2014.

The median age for mothers was 32.1 years and 33.9 years for fathers, a “slow but steady” increase since 2014.

In the past decade, the median age of mothers increased 1.2 years while fathers increased by 0.9 years, ABS head of demography Beidar Cho said.

“This shift toward older parenthood reflects broader social changes and economic shifts, (including) things like more time spent in education

such as university and TAFE and higher workforce participation by women,” she said.

“It also shows evolving patterns in how and when people choose to start families compared to previous generations.”

Three factors had increased in importance for women considering motherhood including the costs of raising a child, impacts on career and childcare availability, e61 Institute research manager Pelin Akyol said.

“Australia’s declining fertility rate is driven by three factors: later parenthood, parents having fewer children and rising share of people without children,” she said.

“Concerns about the cost of raising children and job security have consistently ranked as the most important factors for both men and women in the decision to have a child.”

Government-funded financial incentives such as the baby bonus from the Howard government could meaningfully raise fertility for some groups, but could

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Fertility rate hits record low as parents’ ages climb The median age for mothers in 2024 was 32.1 years and 33.9 years for fathers.

not fully counter broader demographic trends.

“Looking ahead, policies that support fertility while maintaining or enhancing workforce participation will become increasingly critical,” Dr Akyol said.

The oldest median ages for parents were in the ACT, where the median was 32.8 years for mothers and 34.3 years for fathers, while the youngest were in the Northern Territory and Tasmania.

More than 51 per cent of babies born in 2024 were boys and almost 61 per cent were to parents in a registered marriage.

South Australia and the ACT had the highest proportion of multiple births, while the NT had the lowest.

The most popular birth date in 2024 was 28 March with 946 births, closely followed by 24 April with 938 births.

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Where does joy hide? It’s a question designer and author Ingrid Fetell Lee explores beautifully in her TED Talk “Where Joy Hides and How to Find It.” She reminds us that joy isn’t something abstract or unreachable.

It’s right here, in the physical world around us: in the way colour lifts our mood, the way light dances across a wall, or how curved forms feel softer

and more human than sharp corners.

As an interior designer, this idea resonates deeply. We often talk about beauty, comfort, and function, but rarely about joy — that spontaneous delight that a space can bring. Yet it’s this invisible energy that transforms a house into a home.

Think about how you feel walking into a sun-filled kitchen on an early morning, or a living room where soft textures and natural materials invite you to slow down. These moments aren’t accidents. They’re intentional design choices that connect us emotionally to our surroundings.

Her message reminds me that joy isn’t something we chase. It’s something we design for.

Joy, as Lee explains, often hides in small details - round shapes, vibrant colours and symmetry. While my own aesthetic leans toward

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quiet, timeless interiors, I believe joy can live just as powerfully in subtlety. In the play of shadow and light. In the texture of fabrics, the scent of timber, or the feeling of fresh air moving through open windows.

Designing for joy doesn’t mean filling every space with bright colours or patterns. It means creating environments that make people feel alive. Spaces that remind us of what we love and invite us to notice beauty in everyday life.

For some, joy might be a collection of art that tells their story. For others, it’s the warmth of a hardwood timber floor underfoot, the serenity of a neutral palette, or the way the morning light moves across their living room. canberradaily.com.au

When we design with awareness of how a space makes us feel, we begin to shape not only our homes but our emotional wellbeing.

When design is thoughtful, it quietly supports the moments that bring happiness — the shared laughter around a kitchen island, the calm of a softly lit bedroom, the deep exhale when you walk through your front door.

Perhaps joy doesn’t hide at all.

Perhaps it’s been waiting for us to notice, woven through the light, form, and texture of the spaces we call home.

Design, at its heart, isn’t about style. It’s about feeling. When a home makes you feel a little more joyful each day, that’s when design has truly done its work.

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From the moment you step inside, natural light fills the formal lounge, where garden views frame a slow-combustion fireplace, creating a homely and inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. The separate open-plan living and meals area flows effortlessly to the renovated kitchen, complete with modern finishes and a welcoming family feel.

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DUNDOOS PARK | 49 YEUMBURRA ROAD, JEIR, NSW

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Key Features Elegant five-bedroom homestead with heritage character and modern functionality 3.5 bathrooms, sunroom and large office/studio, ideal for remote working or artistic pursuits Established gardens with mature trees, potting shed, and three-car garage Abundant water security with 2.5 km of Muttama Creek frontage, bore, and rainwater storage Horse arena, six stables, hay shed, and machinery shed

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To the Tollgates and Beyond-Stunning Oceanviews Vacant Land 1.15 Hectares In an elevated level position, cleared ready for your dream home The Mogo trails are 480 metres away and Surf Beach is less than 2 kms

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7 Normany Crescent, Deakin Luton

$1,290,000

57 Peter Cullen Way, Wright Brybricks

2 Greenhood Place, O'Connor

$1,875,000

Ray White

28 Kondelea Way, Denman Prospect

$1,865,000

Hive

93 Macrossan Crescent, Latham

$1,130,000

Blackshaw

9 Kareelah Vista, O'Malley

$1,745,000

Edge

16 Solomon Crescent, Latham

$1,110,000

Bastion

2 Hyde Place, Hughes

$1,710,000

Luton

44 Katherine Avenue, Amaroo

$1,075,000

New Door Properties

26/28 Black Street, Yarralumla

$1,650,000

Hive

51 Charles Perkins Circuit, Bonner

$1,055,000

LJ Hooker

$1,050,000

20 Beaumont Close, Chapman

$1,575,000

Purnell

1 & 2/44 Gardiner Street, Downer

1601/240 Bunda Street, City

$1,526,000

Marq

25 Pokana Circuit, Kaleen

$1,010,101

Home by Holly Ray White

36 Kunapalari Street, Throsby

$1,450,000

Confidence

7 Colefax Place, Florey

$996,000

Ray White

25 Manning Clark Crescent, Franklin

$1,430,000

Home by Holly

89 Theodore Street, Curtin

$975,000

Purnell

22 Winsome Street, Taylor

$1,390,000

Jonny Warren

25 Baddeley Crescent, Spence

$955,000

LJ Hooker

3/70 Limestone Avenue, Ainslie

$1,386,000

Belle Property

207 Aspinall Street, Watson

$950,000

Home by Holly

14 Jukes Street, Hackett

$1,300,000

Home by Holly

68 Branson Street, Dunlop

$925,000

Ray White

57 Peter Cullen Way, Wright

$1,290,000

Brybricks

35 Callister Crescent, Theodore

$900,000

McIntyre

131 Clive Steele Avenue, Monash

$1,275,000

Ray White

29 Gallagher Street, Kambah

$870,000

Archer

16B Petre Place, Scullin

$1,230,000

Independent

54 Britten-Jones Drive, Holt

$870,000

Edge

96 Moonlight Avenue, Harrison

$1,220,000

Marq

10 Eccles Circuit, MacGregor

$857,000

Independent

56B Longerenong Street, Farrer

$1,195,000

Marq

4/12 Victoria Street, Hall

$855,000

Ray White

8 Hurley Street, Mawson

$1,170,000

Distinct

81 Carman Loop, MacGregor

$851,000

Blackshaw

46 Swinden Street, Downer

$1,160,000

Ray White

161 Owen Dixon Drive, Spence

$850,000

Independent

236/41 Chandler Street, Belconnen

$1,151,000

LJ Hooker

96 Lionel Rose Street, Holt

$845,000

Purnell

104/55 The Causeway, Kingston

$1,150,000

Solely

17/2 Parbery Street, Kingston

$832,500

Purnell

4 Liddell Street, Franklin

$1,145,000

Home by Holly

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Motorcyclist dies in crash with truck near Goulburn A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a truck 40km south-east of Goulburn on Saturday 18 October.

At about 1pm, emergency services were called to Oallen Bridge on Oallan Ford Road at Windellama, after a motorcycle and a truck collided.

The motorcyclist, believed to be a man aged in in his 50s, died at the scene despite efforts by passers-by.

The male driver of the truck was taken to Goulburn Hospital for mandatory testing. The truck was carrying farm machinery.

‘I don’t like you either’: Trump hits back at Rudd Kevin Rudd’s savage criticism of Donald Trump has come back to haunt him during a highstakes meeting between the US president and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

During the White House meeting on Tuesday where Australia and the US agreed to a multi-billion dollar critical minerals deal, Mr Trump was asked about old social media posts from the Australian ambassador attacking the president.

Mr Rudd previously called Mr Trump a traitor to west and the “most destructive president in history” before he took on the ambassadorial role in posts that have since been deleted from social media.

When asked about the stinging criticism, Mr Trump said he didn’t know anything about the ambassador.

“If he said bad, maybe he’d like to apologise. Don’t tell me. I don’t want to know,” he said.

He asked Mr Albanese “if he’s still working for you?” before the prime minister pointed out Mr Rudd who was sitting diagonally opposite the president at the White House meeting.

“I don’t like you either, and I probably never will,” Mr Trump said, as Mr Albanese and the Australian delegation laughed off the sledge.

Mr Rudd reportedly apologised to the US president after the media pack left the meeting, with Mr Trump saying “all is forgiven”.

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