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Royal Australian Mint staff members Graeme Sixsmith, Fran, and Jordan Coombes in their 60th anniversary shirts.

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n 1965, Australia was authorised to produce its own national decimal currency following the switch from the imperial system of pounds, shillings and pence.

The Royal Australian Mint opened, marking a new era in Australia’s coinage history.

Now, 60 years on, the award-winning cultural institution has produced billions of coins and welcomed millions of visitors.

To commemorate this milestone, you’re

invited to join the celebrations.

The Mint is hosting a free Family Fun Day from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 1 March.

Royal Australian Mint acting CEO Emily Martin said she was excited to be part of this significant historical milestone.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the Mint’s contribution to Australia over the past six decades,” Ms Martin said.

“Our expert speakers will share insights into coin production and the coin swap and kids

coin trade are sure to be a highlight.”

The grounds surrounding the Mint will come to life with live music, a coin swap, a children’s coin trade, food trucks, face painting, and more—including activities for both seasoned coin collectors and newcomers to the hobby.

Expert speakers from the Mint will share fascinating insights into the coin-making process, from design to production, which you can view firsthand from above in the onsite factory.

The day will also feature a coin swap and kids coin trade. The coin swap allows collectors of all ages to expand their collections by exchanging cash for coins—including hard-to-find coloured circulating coins.

If you are new to coin collecting, this is an easy and inexpensive way to start!

The children’s coin trade introduces children aged 5 to 12 to the excitement of coin

Mint60 Exhibition The exhibition Mint60 – Celebrating 60 Years of the Royal Australian Mint captures the Mint’s early history, from its humble beginnings as a well-populated sheep paddock to the Museum’s refurbishment in 2024.

Learn about the Mint’s architect, Richard Ure, who also designed Canberra’s iconic Black Mountain Tower.

Unearth secrets of the Mint and discover why the solid rock encountered during excavation turned out to be an unexpected benefit.

See rare historic photos, including one of Prince Philip officially opening the Mint on 22 February 1965. The Duke of Edinburgh was presented with a Year Set, which he gifted back so it could be displayed in the Museum. There is also a photo of Queen Elizabeth II inspecting machinery at the Mint in 1970.

Discover never-before-seen coins from the National Coin Collection, including the Beauty, Rich and Rare – Daintree Rainforest $100 Coloured Gold Proof Domed Coin and the Australian Rainforest Cassowary $200 Gold Proof Coin.

Royal Australian Mint acting CEO Emily Martin with Roxie, Australia’s first coin-packing robot.

collecting. The children can bring used coins to trade for individual commemorative coins.

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre will also be attending, bringing a science display and roving performers. Questacon’s Excited Particles team will combine humour, storytelling and theatre with demonstrations that explore the wonders of science and technology.

As a special memento, a 60th-anniversary coin will be available to press with the exclusive ‘60’ countermark.

While you’re at the Mint, be sure to explore the newly renovated coin museum and temporary 60th Anniversary Exhibition.

Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the covered picnic area, or feast on options from the Mint Café — offering kids’ meals and meal deals — or a variety of local food trucks.

The Royal Australian Mint Family Fun Day is

on Saturday 1 March from 10am to 4pm, Denison Street, Deakin. It is a wheelchair and family-friendly event.

Entry is free and there is plenty of on-street parking around and behind the Mint.

For more information visit ramint.gov.au.

What is the Mint?

The Mint is an award-winning, world-class Mint and a global leader in the mint industry. It produces circulating coins for Australia and other countries, collectible and investment coins for domestic and international customers, and custom-made medals, medallions and tokens for individual or corporate clients.

The Mint is also a national cultural attraction that educates millions of Australians and international visitors on the history of Australia’s decimal currency, and the significance and value of coins.

Also on display are beautifully designed medallions and tokens, including the National Antarctic Research Expedition Bronze Medallion and WWF for Nature, Western Swamp Tortoise Token.

The robot featured in the Mint60 Exhibition was affectionately named Roxie by the Mint’s coin-packing team in 2004. Roxie picked and packed coins using a camera to ensure they were facing the right way. Able to run day and night, Roxie was finally retired in 2021.

The exhibition will run until 11 May 2025.

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LILLIAN ALTMAN Not many people get to return a piece of history back to its rightful home.

But that’s exactly what National Museum of Australia (NMA) conservator Daniel Bornstein had the opportunity to do.

He was one of eight “young” explorers who recently took part in the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition.

Daniel was the only Australian among a team of New Zealanders, who were all selected from hundreds of applicants from all over the world.

He made his own coat, a replica of the ones explorers wore in Antarctica 100 years ago.

Daniel’s group were tasked with conserving a copy of the book The Count of Monte Cristo to explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s hut.

Missing its cover and a few pages, the well-thumbed-through volume was covered in sooty fingerprints and smelt strongly of the seal

blubber that fuelled stoves and lamps used by explorers.

The book was given to the Antarctic Heritage Trust by an anonymous donor who received it as a school prize in 1965.

Daniel said the book was an important object in the hut.

“It relates to the recreational time that they (the explorers) had,” he said.

Daniel, alongside a conservation technician at Canterbury Museum in Christchurch who was also part of the program, conducted stabilisation treatment on the book.

“It’s an intervention treatment. We took what are the signatures of the last few pages that had separated from the book, and we stitched it back in place,” Daniel said.

“We humidified and flattened it – and made sure it was safe for the rest of time.”

Daniel said it was exciting to work on preserving the books’ signs of use.

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Canberran traces steps of iconic Antarctica explorers Daniel Bornstein in front of the Antarctic volcano Mount Erebus wearing a jacket he made for the trip.

“That was a really exciting thing to work on,” he said.

Working with objects from Antarctica is something Daniel does in his everyday job at the NMA. “But to actually return it, there are very few people that have had the opportunity to do that,” he said.

Daniel said walking into the hut, it felt like “the guys have gone down the street for a pack of smokes and will return any minute”.

“It’s not been used for a purpose for more than 100 years,” he said.

“They’ve kept it exactly how it was, our leader said it was like walking ‘the spirit of the place’.”

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Canberra saddles up for Sydney Mardi Gras GEORGIA CURRY There’s an official-looking government document titled Capital of Equality Strategy and then there’s a glittering disco float called the Capital of Equality, and you can guess which one’s headed for the 47th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras this Saturday.

Canberra’s one-and-only entry in the parade of 200 floats (15,000 participants) has borrowed the ACT Government’s Capital of Equality Strategy title (with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr’s blessing) for their disco-ball float, which celebrates Canberra’s diversity.

There’s no bureaucratic red tape on our float though, it’s all custom-made sequinned chaps

and (quite heavy) mirror disco-ball cowboy hats. And who better to dance down Oxford Street to than Kylie Minogue. Capital of Equality’s chosen song is Midnight Ride, a cowboy-themed song that pairs perfectly with Canberra’s 2025 theme, disco rodeo.

Hence the float’s exquisitely hand-made (in Canberra) horse head masks to accessorise the silver chaps and hats. Float organiser and choreographer Trung Bui said Capital of Equality embodied the essence of Canberra’s inclusivity and diversity. After all, Canberra voted 74 per cent in favour of samesex marriage in 2017 - the highest percentage in the country.

Such was Canberra’s support for marriage equality that a

spontaneous “yes fest” street party erupted in Braddon in 2017 and re-appeared every November until 2020 (when Covid put an end to it).

Trung said Canberra’s presence at Sydney’s Mardi Gras celebrated the diversity of identities within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and the power of the community to come together and champion causes.

“We have 45 people marching in the parade this year and we had a great response last year from the crowd and had great TV coverage on the ABC,” Trung said. “We’re float number 73 in the parade this year, so we’ll be marching earlier.”

Given the countrysounding cowboy tune, Trung’s choreography incorporates plenty of fancy footwork and bootscooting. There’s going to be some tired feet in Blundstones after the Capital of Equality troupe dances from Hyde Park along Oxford Street, Flinders Street, and Anzac Parade, finishing at Moore

Park. More than 250,000 people are expected to line the streets.

“It was our first time last year and it was amazing,” Trung said.

In previous years, Transport Canberra has supplied a rainbowpainted bus for the parade and in 2018, Chief Minister Barr accompanied the Canberra float.

“Sydney Mardi Gras is a lot bigger than [Canberra LGBTQIA+ festival] SpringOut,” Trung said.

“I’m sad that Canberra’s not doing the ‘yes fest’ anymore. It brought a lot of people out.

I think it was killed by COVID and then they haven’t been able to bring it back since but everyone’s still talking about it. We’re hoping someone will bring it back for the 10-year anniversary of the marriage equality bill. “ To watch Canberra’s Capital of Equality float, a live broadcast of Sydney’s 47th Mardi Gras is on Saturday 1 March at 7:30pm on ABC TV and ABC iView.

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Most politicians I have observed since I began taking an interest in politics about 60 years ago seemed well-meaning and pleasant people (at least those in the democracies), but few really make you feel comfortable and engaged.

Some are quite scary due to their stupidity and naivety. In that group, I’d put Jim Cairnes, Chris Bowen, Jeremy Corbyn and Senator Bernie Sanders. Some seemed pretty hopeless but

entertaining, like Gough Whitlam, Joe Biden and Billy McMahon. A few made you feel comfortable and displayed competence. The leaders who did that to me were JFK (yes I am old enough to remember him) Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Pope John Paul II and John Howard (he grew on you—he was rather nerdy in the 1980s). It helped that they believed in many of the same things I did.

Bob Hawke wasn’t bad either.

So, I was pleasantly surprised to see Peta Credlin’s interview with Peter Dutton. Dutton is a leader.

He clearly has values and knows right from wrong. He understands that anti-Semitism is wrong, and he seems prepared to make hard decisions. It was drummed into us when I did officer training with the ARES that the test of a good leader was would you be

comfortable allowing your son or daughter to go to war with that officer? (Now, I wouldn’t be all that comfortable going to war with myself!) But the question is not all that different from asking yourself: would you be confident in trusting a person to be your PM? Watching Dutton answering Peta Credlin’s questions, I felt very comfortable with him—indeed reassured, much like John Howard but if anything, even more sincere.

Contrast that to poor old Albo, he does not come across as sincere. He seems to be floundering and has difficulty giving a straight answer to even simple questions. He is not across his brief. He seems paralysed by indecision. He should have seized control on 7 October 2023 and come down hard on anti-Semitism then. He equivocates with even the simplest problems. Indecision in a leader is fatal.

Dutton also has had great life experience. He has had various jobs, including running and growing a small business, being a Detective Senior Constable in the Queensland Police, and working as a part-time butcher as a young bloke. Poor old Albo in comparison has only ever been involved in Politics and has only had outside experience as a bank Clerk for about one year.

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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.

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

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Think your dog won’t sit long enough to have their photograph taken? Think again.

She said all the photographs were professionally edited to remove leashes, distractions, or unwanted objects.

This means owners can be in the shot (and will be edited out) if it helps the dog to pose for the camera.

Volume one was compiled in 2021 and printed in 2022 when Ina worked in the public service.

Now, she works as a pet photographer full time, under the business name Ina J Photography.

Ina was inspired by Melbourne-based photographer Caitlin J. McColl, to do the book.

“She runs the Tails of the World Collective and she’s also a pet photographer educator,” she said.

“It’s an all over the world initiative.

“The initiative behind it is you charge a registration fee and then about half, or a portion of that, gets donated to a charity of your choice.”

Jerrabomberra pet photographer Ina Jalil is on the lookout for pooches to feature in her upcoming coffee table book.

Applications are open for dog owners who would love to showcase their beloved pets in the Tails of Canberra - Volume 2 Book Project.

It will feature stunning portraits of local dogs against Canberra’s breathtaking landscapes, all while raising funds for Completely Rescued, a Canberra-based animal rehoming organisation.

“I’m looking for all sorts of dogs in Canberra (and the surrounding areas) with a story behind them: I’ll be including a photo from each session, and also a love letter from the owner to their dog,” Ina told CW. “I’m looking to cover a variety of dogs, all types of breeds can enter, there’s no criteria for that.”

Ina said any dogs who have, or haven’t, had their photographs taken professionally can take part.

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CEO Dr Tom McGoram in the ANU’s nuclear science hub, which has just been recognised on the world stage.

Canberra’s little-known nuclear experiment GEORGIA CURRY

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ASA’s Mars mission director was in Canberra recently visiting a beige building near Sullivans Creek (where 300 international scientists line up to visit each year) and even though Canberrans don’t notice this building, the world does.

This 52-year-old concrete tower is now an award-winning nuclear science lab (academics call it a Heavy Ion Accelerator) and behind its 50cm-thick walls, scientists wear dosimeters to measure radiation as they stare inside an atom.

The building’s plain exterior belies its futuristic interior where 21 million volts propel billions of particles at ludicrous speed for nuclear experiments. It’s the most powerful Accelerator in the Southern Hemisphere and ranked in the world’s top three.

Today, it received a global nod (recognition previously won by the dish in Parkes) but no movie has been made about Canberra’s Accelerator and its 40-metre-high roof isn’t big enough to play a game of cricket on.

Canberra’s Accelerator is in such high global demand that it runs 24 hours a day and is booked out three months in advance. The going hire rate

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is $3,000-$6,000 a day (cheap if you compare it to the US where they charge $10,000 an hour).

Commuters drive past the building every day but are oblivious to its cutting-edge nuclear research. While traffic cruises at 80km/h along Parkes Way, atoms inside the Accelerator clock 20 per cent the speed of light. As commuters navigate peak-hour, scientists search for dark matter.

Even more surprising is that when Lake Burley Griffin was just a racecourse and a dusty paddock, the ANU actually had a nuclear physics department. The lake had not long been filled when this ambitious facility was built in 1969 for a cool $1.4m.

In case you’re wondering, the tiny amounts of radiation produced from nuclear experiments are safely absorbed by the facility’s thick concrete walls.

“These are really small amounts of radiation and one of the challenges is conveying a very scary subject in a quantitative way to people,” Heavy Ion Accelerators CEO Dr Tom McGoram said. “Your plane flight to Sydney is about two to three microsieverts [unit used to measure radiation exposure], a chest X-ray might be 100, so we’re down in the few microsieverts so it’s like eating 100 bananas in one go.”

That’s right, bananas are slightly radioactive

because they contain a small amount of radioactive potassium (the amount is tiny so keep on peeling).

The accelerator is highly secure, under camera surveillance and accessible with card access only.

“We have a very conservative approach to radiation safety,” Dr McGoram said. “We don’t take it lightly at all but the levels are very, very low. We have detectors, we do run the maths on that and then we arm our systems at a tiny level of radiation. If the radiation is above a certain amount – 10 microsieverts or 100 bananas - the beam of charged particles automatically cuts off.”

The word “nuclear” is often associated with weapons or Oppenheimer, but Canberra’s Accelerator is not preoccupied with bombs but rather fighting climate change and cancer and boosting Australia’s capabilities in the global space race.

Canberra’s Accelerator can add new elements to the periodic table (the same one we had to memorise in high school) such as Lutetium-177, a radioactive isotope used to treat prostate cancer. Nuclear scientists can date isotopes in our groundwater (don’t be alarmed, chlorine-36 is found naturally in water that comes from the sky).

And right here on Earth at Acton Peninsula, Canberra’s Accelerator can simulate radiation found in outer space.

“We can simulate radiation in a low-earth orbit and we use that to test electronics and shielding of spacecraft before they go into space,” Dr McGoram said. “We’re working with a range of private companies to make sure they’re not making space junk. They’re actually making satellites that will work.”

NASA’s Mars Exploration program delegates toured the Accelerator last year, including its Space Irradiation Beamline, which emulates space radiation conditions for testing electronics and radiation shielding materials.

As for any radioactive waste from such nuclear experiments, Dr McGoram said the quantity was minimal.

“We have very little in the way of nuclear waste or radioactive materials,” he said. “We’ve got places where we can shield them until they cool off. We’re talking about minute amounts of isotopes and a piece of metal the size of a five-cent piece.”

Dr McGoram did his PhD at ANU back in the ‘90s and he’s been involved with the Accelerator on-and-off for 30 years.

“It gets in your blood,” he said. “It’s a place where I’ve been really privileged to have had an association with. It defined my adult career and was the reason I came to Australia from New Zealand. It’s become part of my life.”

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Aslan and Manic with their medals at the Australian War Memorial. Photo: Lillian Altman

Dogs awarded medals in Canberra for army efforts LILLIAN ALTMAN Retired combat assault dog Manic received the inaugural Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award at the Australian War Memorial on Monday.

The award was established by the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) to recognise the outstanding actions, deeds or service of individual animals to the community.

Manic, who is the 2024 recipient, was joined by the 2025 awardee, Aslan. Both dogs are Honorary Cronulla RSL members who have served with the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

The awards were presented in front of the Animals in War memorial in the Sculpture Gardens on the National Day for War Animals, 24 February, commemorating the deeds and sacrifices of animals in war, according to the AWM. Cronulla RSL community projects manager Natalie Hawkins said when Manic walked through their doors four years ago, they never imagined he would receive the highest honour.

“We’re really proud to see Manic and Aslan recognised at the most important place of remembrance in the country.”

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that served with the ADF’s 2nd Commando Regiment, Special Operations Command Australia for six years as a combat assault dog, which included being deployed to the Middle East. He is now retired.

Ms Hawkins said Manic came into the RSL’s life when his handler was looking for a place to commemorate Anzac Day and couldn’t take him anywhere.

“So, Cronulla RSL opened their doors to Manic, and he ultimately became an honorary member of the club,” she said.

Ms Hawkins said Manic started his life in the pound.

“He was destined for the Royal Australian Air Force, then he was sold to the ADF for $8 - so he’s known as the $8 dog,” she said.

She said the breed was used for their intelligence and athleticism.

“For a dog like Manic to progress from the pound to receiving a medal like he did today, it’s one of the top honours for Australian dogs, it’s really fantastic,” Ms Hawkins said.

AWAMO chief executive officer and founder Nigel Allsopp said Manic was a worthy recipient.

“The award also recognises the hard work and dedication of their human handlers and caregivers, who play a pivotal role in nurturing and training these extraordinary animal heroes,” he said.

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GIVIT is requesting the donation of sewing machines for women from refugee backgrounds who have recently arrived in Canberra. They are being assisted by an organisation in the ACT that offers a safe and welcoming introduction to refugees in the country. These women, many of whom are single mothers, are experiencing financial hardship. They currently have no income to support their children and are adjusting to a new country. They are requesting the donation of sewing machines for personal use and to start businesses to provide them with a source of livelihood. Your donation will also give them a sense of comfort and stability as they build their new lives. Generous Canberrans can donate a sewing machine in good working condition or fund the purchase of a new one. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase sewing machines. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search; Location State: ‘ACT’, Keywords: ‘sewing machine’ and Suburb: ‘Garran ACT 2605’.

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.

ANBG Thursday Talks

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Brad Desmond of the Australian Seed Bank Partnership will talk on ‘Small seeds, big impact, how dedicated small scale projects can save Australia’s threatened flora.’ 12:30 to 1:30pm at ANBG Theatrette, opposite the Australian National Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Bookings at trybooking. com/CXZXB. Gold coins, notes or EFTPOS donations are always welcome.

Monthly openings are off to a great start this year with lots of new stock in clothing, particularly women’s dresses and casual clothes. 6- 8 March from 9am to 1pm at Tuggeranong Uniting Church auditorium, 17 Comrie St, Wanniassa. Easy parking with lots of bargains, including books, jewellery, bric-a brac, crockery, lots of linen and more. Home baked morning tea available in cafe area. REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE and give good clothing a second chance.

Hawker Coffee/Op Shop Join us on Saturday 1 March from 9am to noon at Christ Church Hawker (corner of Beetaloo Street and Belconnen Way) for our Coffee/Op Shop event. Explore a variety of stalls including Trash & Treasure, pre-loved books, games and puzzles, craft supplies, an end-of-summer clothes clearance, and a well-stocked cake stall. Enjoy free tea, coffee, and COVID-safe biscuits while you browse. For more details, call 0428 266 658.

ROSTRUM ACT Public Speaking Clubs Develop your communication and public speaking skills and gain experience in meeting procedures in a friendly and supportive group.

Lunchtime clubs meet in Civic and Woden weekly on Tuesdays. Evening clubs meet in Barton and Woden fortnightly on alternate Wednesdays.

See further details rostrum.com.au. Visitors welcome free of charge, and members pay a minimal semester fee. Further information contact actcivicclub@rostrum.com.au or phone 0406 375 080.

VIEW Club Weston Creek: Join our meeting at Canberra Southern Cross Club, Corinna St, Woden on Tuesday 4 March at 11:30am for $40 (2-course meal included).

Enjoy guest speaker Carol Mead, founder of the Canberra Circle of Women.

RSVP to Barbara on 0408 864 616 by 26 Feb 2025 and bring any goodcondition cotton material (remnants or larger pieces) for their sewing bee.

Belconnen: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 11 March at the Raiders Club, Hardwick Cres, Holt time 11:45am for 12 noon. Cost is $32.

Bookings and cancellations please contact Chris COLYER by text on 0438 878 120 by midday Thursday 6 March. Cancellations or no-shows after this date WILL BE required to pay $32.

Hawker Men’s Shed Join the Hawker Men’s Shed on Sunday 16 March, from 10am to 1pm at the Hawker International Softball Centre for the Community Repair Café and “Made Local” Markets. Entry by Gold Coin Donation. Enjoy a canteen with coffee, cold drinks, cakes, hot chips, sausage sizzle, and browse market stalls. Don’t miss it!

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Love takes up space. It shifts priorities, rearranges identity. It’s a powerful force that plays out in various ways. You’ll notice how it moves your life, and yet you’ll also recognize there are limits to what love alone can do. Love needs the support of practical things like logistics and other fortifications.

People will lean on you this week.

You don’t have to have an answer to make it fair. You won’t need to give them advice or tell them how to be the bigger person or show them how to find grace. All you have to do is see them. Tell them you see them, they’re not making it up, and they are not wrong.

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You’re going to the next level because it’s time, so don’t listen to the intimidation stories.

You have everything you need to focus your energy. Let nothing shake your resolve. If justice is being served, then it’s the justice of you finally stepping into your own power, no longer waiting for approval from anyone. You need no permission; your existence is permission.

You can be surrounded by good people, even incredible ones, and you may still miss a particular person because connection isn’t just about proximity or kindness – it’s about that rare, electric click.

Finding that with someone is very special. You’ve had it, and you’ll have it again.

You’ll get the sweet, positive and supportive response you deserve!

It’s like someone finally gets what your project is about and decides to meet you where you are. You are part of something special, something bigger than just you.

It all has a magnetic core, pulling help from everywhere.

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Up late with Zac Young from Kita VINCENT SAMARAS You may or may not have heard of Kita by now, Canberra’s only all-night café, open from 6pm-6am Tuesday to Saturday. If that sounds a bit absurd to you, it did to me as well, which is why I wanted to experience it and meet the man behind the Canberra institution, Zac Young.

Arriving at the café around midnight on a mild summer’s night, Kita was full of customers.

People were grabbing a late-late-night dinner, sipping coffee and just hanging out. The vibe was awesome and it was clear straight away that the café had a strong community spirit.

Having not had dinner yet, I was pretty hungry by this point and the food didn’t disappoint. The café’s food and style are deeply inspired by Zac’s heritage in Palembang, Indonesia and the dishes I tried were simply delicious, with the spring rolls a standout, while the hot chocolate was just as good.

While the food and atmosphere were brilliant,

the highlight of the night was my chat with Zac and learning about his story. He had an infectious positive attitude, and it was clear to see why Kita had become such a success with him at the helm.

While Kita has been around since 2018 and has become well-known in the local culinary scene, Zac may be the reason you first heard about them, with his behind-the-scenes social media videos going viral over the past 12-18 months.

He was just 18 when he and his parents launched the Narrabundah café, with a vision to create a welcoming space for those who work through the night.

“We wanted a place where we could cater for the uncatered,” he says.

“Shift workers, late night workers, I think there are thousands of people who work on shift in Canberra. We also get a lot of ambos from surrounding regions as well, down the coast or Wagga Wagga.”

The family-owned café operates with Zac

running the front of house, along with all the marketing and social media, while his mother rules the kitchen and his dad, who has another full-time job, is the handyman. With roots in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, the café’s food and style are deeply inspired by their heritage.

While he feels blessed to work alongside his parents, Zac says there have been some challenges, something most people involved with a family-run business can relate to.

“It’s a privilege to be able to have family to even work with. So, I’m lucky to have that, but I’d be lying if I said that it was always sunshine and rainbows,” he says.

“When we were all in the same house and we work in the same business, it all feels like it just blends into one, and it’s hard to segregate the two.

“But without them, we wouldn’t be what we are, and I wouldn’t be the person I am. They gave me the opportunity to do something like this, and that essentially set me up for life.”

Even if you haven’t been to Kita before, you may still recognise Zac from social media. His weekly vlogs have become something both he and his fans enjoy.

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creative self and something that I had total creative rights over,” he says.

“I started to see online people recording behind-the-scenes stuff and I think what I do here is pretty unique and a bit different.

Zac says the exposure from his videos has definitely impacted business in a positive way, with an increase in customers and being recognised.

He even had his first fan selfie recently.

“I had this one experience a couple of weeks ago in Sydney, and it was a bit of a pinch-me moment, he says.

“It felt so weird. I was at this little Filipino place eating barbecue chicken. Then this guy comes up to me and goes, ‘Are you Zac?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah?’ And he’s like, ‘Can I get a selfie with you?’ It was so funny and so weird because I literally had the dirtiest, chickeny fingers.”

One thing that was obvious about Zac was the pride he takes in doing the overnight shifts.

He’s been doing them for six years now and you could feel how much that meant to him. While things are flying at Kita now, experiencing lonely nights in quieter times could sometimes be difficult, says Zac. “Going back to the early days, the first couple

of years were really tough. But over time, we’ve built something solid, kind of turned into an institution,” he says.

“But for sure, there were some really dark times. It was super lonely, especially on a Friday or Saturday night when all your mates are out, and you’re 21 years old, doing this alone. You see Snapchat and Instagram Stories of everyone out and about, and that’s tough. But it was never enough to make me want to stop what I was doing or leave to go and join them.”

Almost 25 now, Zac has ambitions and plans to travel and live life with his girlfriend (who also works at Kita). He isn’t sure how much longer he’ll be doing the overnights at Kita, but he wants to see it through.

“Personally, I’ll be here until the end. We’re just trying to figure out when that is,” says Zac. “That said, I definitely want to stay in the industry. I’d love to explore different avenues, and with the rise of social media and marketing, something I’ve become really passionate about, I think I could find a space in that world while still staying connected to hospitality.

“I don’t know if I want to pass the torch just yet. I want to soak it all in for a little longer.”

Zac Young from Kita.

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The tour is called Backbone. What does that word mean to you?

I feel like the album is a soundtrack to my life. There are songs on there that reflect my childhood and myself as a partner, my divorce and marriage, my strengths and weaknesses – it’s a bit of everything on there. It’s all the backbone of my life going through these experiences. I want the show to reflect that as well.

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It’s just so much a part of my life in the past few years which is why I put the live version on my new album. It feels like one of my staple songs I couldn’t imagine doing a gig without. I’ve even done it acoustically around the campfire, which goes to show any song can be played around a campfire.

Kasey Chambers is returning to Canberra. Photo: Getty Images

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ore than 10 years ago, Australian musicians Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson divorced.

Now Chambers and Nicholson, both ARIAAwards winners, have released a track together about it, The Divorce Song.

Chambers will perform at Canberra Theatre Centre on 28 March, as part of her national Backbone Tour, with tickets available to purchase at canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/kaseychambers-2025/ The ex-partners collaborated on two highly acclaimed albums together while they were married.

But, Chambers said writing and recording The Divorce Song with Nicholson was one of her favourite musical moments of her career.

“And even more, one of my proudest family moments,” she said.

“Honestly…. when our marriage ended, I never thought Shane and I would ever write another song together again. But, I guess if you work hard enough on making a divorce really work, then anything can happen.”

Nicholson added: “For a long while, writing and recording together again wasn’t looking likely for Kasey and me, and The Divorce Song seems like the perfect way to revisit what we always did best together.

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“(It) Only (took) an hour to put down on paper, but in reality, it took us 10 years to write this song because it’s a song that couldn’t be written until it was fully lived. And I’m proud of that, and us.”

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You were in Canberra just months ago at the National Library of Australia to talk about your book Just Don’t Be a D**khead: And Other Profound Things I’ve Learnt. How do you feel about being back so soon?

I love getting around that area because we always have a lot of great support, and for the book, which I didn’t expect because it’s a different world to me. I’m not an author so I was surprised and happy that so many people came out and supported the book launch. It kind of ties into the new album (released in October 2024), they go hand-in-hand.

For the Backbone tour, I will only play a few new songs, plus The Captain, Not Pretty Enough, etc.

I like playing the songs people want to hear – I feel like that’s a way I get to connect with people. I feel like my old songs are such a big part of who I am as an artist and a person. It makes me want to play the old ones because I want to share the whole journey of my life when people come and see my show.

I’m looking forward to coming down there and playing the gigs – that’s the icing on the cake for me.

Jenny Mitchell is opening up for us – she’s from New Zealand – I’m so excited because I’m a big fan of her and I get to see her perform every night.

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Many people write songs about their ex-partner, but you’ve gone one step further to write and record with your ex-husband. How did you feel once the song was released?

It’s great. I think it goes deeper than just a song for us because it’s a reflection of how hard we’ve worked to get to a healthy divorce. It’s really poignant and important for our children that there’s a healthy divorce around them.

We have more of a successful unit now than when we were married. There’s something really special about that. Having the song out there and sharing it, we get a lot of people talking about that song now.

Even people on the street coming up and talking to me about it or saying that’s the type of divorce I want.

We wanted to put more work into our divorce than our marriage

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Absolutely. We do sing quite a bit even outside of this song, but this is the first time we’ve co-written together since we were married.

Performing together, we’ll probably do that forever on some level as long as it’s working, and we both love the sound we make together. I thought maybe those days were over. It’s been more than a decade since the divorce. It’s about 12 years since we’ve written together.

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I don’t have much after the tour. We go and tour America which I’m classing as the same tour because it runs into that. I finish (in Australia) in mid-June, then I’m home for one day then on a plane straight to America, which will take us through to July, then I will take a break. I haven’t planned much after that. canberradaily.com.au

Book talk

This week, Jeff Popple reviews three exciting tales of murder, suspense and dangerous friends. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

Dead Man’s Shoes by Marion Todd

Canelo, $32.99 Marion Todd has established herself as a leading member of the Tartan Noir brigade with her novels about Scottish police detective DI Clare Mackay. In the latest book, Dead Man’s Shoes, the Dundee detective finds herself on the trail of a possible serial killer, and up against a leading local crime figure. The murder of the son of a notorious nightclub owner sets in motion a series of killings and assaults that will test Clare’s resilience as she battles prejudice and greed. This is a tightly plotted and well-paced police novel that excels in its characterisations and gritty atmosphere. Recommended.

When the Deep Dark Bush Swallows You Whole by Geoff Parkes Penguin, $34.99 Also delivering a strong sense of place is Geoff Parkes’ debut novel, When the Deep Dark Bush Swallows You Whole. Set in 1983 in a remote town in New Zealand’s rugged King Country, the book opens with Ryan Bradley returning home to earn some money as a wool presser over the university break. He is still haunted by memories of Sanna, a Finnish backpacker and his secret lover, who strangely disappeared.

Now Sanna’s sister, Emilia, has arrived, stirring up memories and anger as she tries to get answers about Sanna, and the other missing female travellers in the area. An impressive debut.

The Reunion by Bronwyn Rivers Constable, $32.99 Ten years ago, six teenagers hiked into the Blue Mountains wilderness, but only five came out alive.

Now, the survivors have been invited by their dead friend’s mother to attend a memorial at an isolated homestead in the bush. They are all reluctant attendees, and all have secrets from the fateful hike. When they realise that they are stranded at the homestead, the tension mounts and the secrets gradually come out. A suspenseful slice of bush gothic, The Reunion is a real page-turner that keeps you engrossed from the beginning to the final surprising revelation.

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Constellations 27 FEB – 4 MAY An immersive audiovisual experience by Robin Fox in which sound, light and space collide. Step into a different dimension and immerse yourself in the energy and ambience of Constellations. This spellbinding exhibition transforms the space into a vibrant fantasia of colour and sound, with laser beams that pulse in harmony with the very electricity that powers them National Film and Sound Archive, 27 February- 4 May; nfsa. gov.au/events-experiences/ constellations

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March ACT Antique and Collectable Fair 14 - 16 MAR Find that unique treasure you are looking for or didn’t know you wanted. Over 20 exhibitors from NSW, Victoria and the ACT. You will find that special item of jewellery, Asian antiquity, unique item of French glassware or ceramics, along with a treasure trove of antique furniture and collectables.

Entry: Adults $12, children under 14 free, concession $10

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Veteran showgirl Shelly Gardner (played by Pamela Anderson) auditions for a new show in Las Vegas.

Flashing back, Shelly quickly prepares to go on stage as part of an ensemble for the legendary Le Razzle Dazzle act. After the show, Shelly hosts an impromptu girl’s night with her much younger co-stars and older friend, cocktail waitress Annette (Jamie Lee Curtis). Soon however, the show’s producer Eddie (Dave Bautista) informs the makeshift family the show will end its 30-year run to give way to a newer, raunchier, burlesque circus act.

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Curtis’ sex symbol rose thanks to Trading Places (1983), Perfect (1985) and True Lies (1994). Here the duo - Anderson and Curtis - play ageing casino entertainers brutally facing the end of their careers with no superannuation saved or other options lined up.

Las Vegas is shot during the day on grainy 16mm film with anamorphic lenses, leaving little to the imagination of this uncompromising, grim, transitory cultural void. While the city comes to life at night, Shelly’s world is confined to backstage where she quickly bonds with her workmates while lavishing herself with cheap sequined costumes and spouting the uniqueness of the act itself which she believes is based on Parisian tradition.

Verdict: Fantastic casting for a story that shows the folly of naively and passively following one’s dreams. The Wrestler (2008) did it better though.

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Experts say the abuse is happening so often, it needs to be dealt with as a matter of urgency before highly skilled doctors move away from the workforce.

Australasian College for Emergency Medicine sent a snapshot survey to the directors of emergency medicine at all 131 college-accredited emergency departments.

Drawing on that survey data, doctors’ testimonies and international research, the college released their Breaking Point: An Urgent Call to Action on Emergency Department Safety.

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He said since the COVID-19 pandemic, members had reported the public is becoming less tolerant and more aggressive, both verbally and physically.

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“Some of the violence we experience is a sad reflection of our society. We are not alone in experiencing this phenomenon,” a physician from Victoria said.

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That “mass exodus” would worsen patient care and destabilise an already overwhelmed healthcare system.

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Elevated family friendly abode Welcome to 38 Olive Pink Crescent, a wonderful, elevated home offering panoramic views and plenty of space and segregation for the growing family.

Reported in ‘Above Average’ condition and featuring generous lounge, dining and family rooms, meals area, practical stylish kitchen and well maintained modern ensuite and bathroom.

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Situated on the top floor of the renowned 82W development, this premium three-bedroom penthouse apartment represents enduring quality and a luxurious 139sqm of living. This meticulously presented residence offers an open plan living and dining area bathed in natural light, an additional media room offers a perfect space for a home theatre, rumpus or a large office.

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The Short: 24 Piddington St, Watson The Long: Auction: March 7th 2025 6:00pm Open time: Thursday Feb 27th 6:00pm- 6:30pm 3 Bed 1 Bath 2 Garage

The Countdown is ON We are going to auction next week. Do not miss the chance to view this entry level property. This charming 1960s cottage has been refreshed to reveal its stunning timber and parquetry floors, sun-drenched living spaces, and northfacing bay windows.

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SPECTACULAR LAKE FRONT HOME SNOWY MOUNTAINS $799,000 4 2 2 On 3,190 sqm nestled in an exclusive village on the edge of Kosciuszko National Park, this elevated single level 255 sqm architect designed home offers stunning lake and mountain views from vast indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Ultimate privacy and luxury features provide a special home or ideal retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. For details, photos, floor plan and video please scan: For Open Home inspection dates and times or to arrange a private inspection please call

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83 Karoola Crescent Surfside IT FEELS LIKE HOME Sited on a corner block in a popular neighbourhood is this well presented threebedroom home. All the hard work is done has had a recent revamp and has plenty to offer.

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771 Windywoppa Road Benandarah MOOR YOUR BOAT AT THE BACK DOOR! This property was lovingly developed over time by my vendors who now feel it’s time to reluctantly pass the baton to new owners.

• Masterpiece in self-sufficiency • Dam for garden, septic system • Varied fruit trees and vege beds + chook pen • Large entertaining deck • Two separate sheds

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1/10 Peninsular Drive North Batemans Bay HOLIDAY OR HOME Situated in a private block of 4 units, in a popular area, is this good sized wellpresented 3-bedroom 2-bathroom 2-car single level apartment.

• Situated in a private block of 4 units • Open plan living, closed sunroom • Views to the Bay and Town Centre • Lock-up parking and storage

314/1A Herarde Street Batemans Bay SPACIOUS APARTMENT LIVING WITH VIEWS TO DIE FOR If modern chic design and easy-care relaxed living are on your wish list look no further.

• Located on northern side with bay and ocean views • Lift access + local up storage room • Designer kitchen • Double glazing windows in bedrooms • Terrace

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26 Cantor Crescent, Higgins

$830,000

Ray White

19A Narrambla Terrace, Lawson

$625,000

Blackshaw

53 Badenoch Crescent, Evatt

$1,181,000

26 Cassinia Street, Crestwood

$825,000

LJ Hooker

135/33 Currong Street, Reid

$610,000

Home by Holly

34 Maggie Scott Terrace, Whitlam

$1,180,000 Blackshaw

1907/161 Emu Bank, Belconnen

$825,000

Hive

2/2-4 Yarrawonga Street, Ngunnawal $600,000

Stone

19 Wallaman Street, Harrison

$1,110,000

Marq

23/63 Pearson Street, Holder

$820,000

Independent

6/7 Sommers Street, Conder

LJ Hooker

$1,100,000 Cream Residential

11 Trephina Street, Harrison

$810,000

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

61 Gilmore Crescent, Garran

Marq

$600,000

FOR SALE

BOOROWA HOTEL

16 Bent Street Batemans Bay Prime Development Site DA approved for 8 Luxury apartments !!

This prime parcel of land is now available, complete with approved plans for 8 residential units. The DA has ‘Physical commencement’ from Eurobodalla Shire Council, ensuring it won’t expire. Cleared and zoned R3 (maximum height 11.5m).

Comprising of: - 1 x 3 bed - 2 x 1 bed and study - 1 x 4 bed - 4 x 2 bed All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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By Appointment Agent Karen Van Der Stelt 0413 221 504

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Flemings is pleased to present the Boorowa Hotel, a historic freehold pub in the heart of the thriving Hilltops region. Known as the ‘Top Pub,’ this landmark venue offers multiple revenue streams, including bar, restaurant, catering, and accommodation service.

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CAR DETAILING

Specialising in Bathroom, Balcony and Kitchen Renovations and Carpentry Work

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CLEANING SERVICE

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CARPENTERS & JOINERS

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• Window & Door installations

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Check out some of our custom work to see what's possible for your wardrobe project.

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

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GUTTER CLEANING

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

ACT and NSW contractors lic available

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ABN: 45 163 588 458 Contractors Licence No: 1988 4459

DECKS

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Trades & Services Guide LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

PAINTING

PLASTERING & PAINTING

CANBERRA’S LEADING PAINTING EXPERTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

CQ Services Pty Ltd

MONET PAINTING

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

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• Core Drill & Concrete Cutting • Tree Surgery & Stump Grinding • Property Maintenance & Cleaning.

(INCLUDES FASCIA, GUTTER, EVES AND DOWNPIPES)

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