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RSPCA ACT CEO Michelle Robertson said the Million Paws Walk will continue in the ACT in some capacity beyond 2025.

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ake your pooch out on a special day by joining this year’s Million Paws Walk.

The annual charity event for humans and dogs alike will run at the Patrick White Lawns on Sunday 25 May from 9am to 2pm.

While 2025 is the last year of Million Paws Walk nationally, RSPCA ACT CEO Michelle Robertson said the local branch would run their own event in 2026 and beyond.

“We think the community really loves the event and they support us,” Ms Robertson said.

“As long as the community chooses to support us, we will continue to have the event, in some shape or form.

“It might have to be called something else, or it might be slightly different, but we’re not going to stop the event.”

Ms Robertson said any dog could attend, no matter the age, size or breed, as long as they were on lead, vaccinated and social.

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dogs and tiny little dogs — and everything else in between,” she said.

“It’s just really special.”

The event will kick off at 9am on the day, with the walk commencing at 11am.

After the walk, stick around to enjoy food, music, retail stalls, representatives from other rescue groups, prizes and more. It’s a day of fun, friendship, and fundraising you won’t want to miss!

“You can come for as long as you want, or for as long as your dog can follow,” Ms Robertson said.

“You can come and chill and walk around, and there will be stuff to eat and buy and treats (for both people and dogs).”

She said the event welcomes everyone, even those without a dog.

“It can cater for nearly anyone, you don’t even need a dog. Just come along,” Ms Robertson said.

“There are so many dogs there that are going to love to be patted, so you’re going to be able to get your snuggles in.”

Ms Robertson said the money raised on the day would go directly to RSPCA ACT. “Although it’s a fun day — that is at the centre of it — it’s about coming and enjoying a really nice day in a beautiful location and soaking up everything that Canberra has to offer,” she said.

“But it is also about supporting us.”

She said it has been a challenging time for the shelter with an increasing number of puppy litters coming in.

“From 1 July 2024 to where we are now, there’s been about 230 puppies,” Ms Robertson said.

She said the 2024 Million Paws Walk raised $50,000, which she hoped could be equalled this year.

Ms Robertson said that due to not being government funded, 60-70 per cent of RPSCA ACT’s income came from fundraising events and donations.

“We have a service funding agreement with the ACT Government, but that’s for our inspectorate for a part of the work that we do for cats, but that’s less than 13 per cent of our total revenue,” she said.

“Every dollar that people give to us, 100 per cent goes to running this place and looking after animals.”

She said the money went towards things including food, daily care of the animals, vet checks and surgeries.

The shelter sees an array of animals taken into its care, including dogs, cats, roosters, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, “unusual” bird breeds, reptiles, the “occasional” sheep or goat, ducks and geese.

“It’s basically all creatures and we do our best to find homes for them,” Ms Robertson said.

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residences and an exclusive collection of penthouses. These homes are amongst the most spacious apartments in Canberra, offering generous floorplans that balance functionality, meticulous design detail and quality materials to deliver a lifestyle of elegance and comfort.

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as premium granite stone benchtops, high-end fixtures and engineered timber floors reflect Amalgamated’s commitment to quality. Upon entering each home, the detailed craftsmanship and timeless luxury are immediately apparent.

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Collaborative design excellence Designed by award-winning architecture firm DBI Design, The Eastbourne’s impressive architecture honours the heritage of the ANZAC Park East site while offering a contemporary design. The interiors are curated by DBI Design in collaboration with renowned design studio Capezio Copeland, ensuring the homes reflect a palette of enduring elegance, one that complements the building’s architectural narrative and the growing heart of Canberra.

A lifestyle grounded in wellness and nature With a masterplan that prioritises health, wellbeing, and community, The Eastbourne encourages a lifestyle of comfort and convenience. Residents will enjoy an enviable suite of amenities, including a resort-style swimming pool, two fully equipped gyms, a sauna, spa, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

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Well, that was a bit of a surprise. I thought Albo would get a majority in his own right, but not by that margin.

Firstly, congratulations to the five ACT members who were elected — especially independent Senator for the ACT, David Pocock, who received 42% of first preferences in the Senate. A truly remarkable effort.

While some of David’s positions aren’t to my liking, he thoroughly deserved to be returned due to his strong work ethic and willingness to listen to the community. Once again, he did not direct preferences — and neither did the teal independent for Bean, Jessie Price. It was a great effort by her, and at the time of writing, she may actually defeat Labor incumbent David Smith.

The local Libs were on a hiding to nothing but stuck bravely to the task. I’d say to them, don’t give up, work hard and stick to tried and true Liberal principles.

Overall, the size of the ALP landslide was surprising. There were some underlying factors at play. The electoral demographic is shifting against the LNP, with Generation X and millennials now outnumbering baby boomers.

Women too — once a key part of the LNP base — have in recent times swung sharply to the left. I’ve long railed against the LNP adopting Labor/Green-lite

positions, and in my view, that’s still not the path they should take.

However, the LNP needs to develop policies that resonate with aspirational voters — particularly younger Australians who increasingly feel that home ownership is out of reach. They need to offer hope to those under 40 and to women especially.

They shouldn’t try to be something they’re not. The LNP is a centre-right party and should be proud of that. It stands for strong values: pride in country, rewarding effort, offering a leg up — not a handout — and giving everyone a fair go. It’s time to get back to basics. The Voice referendum showed that most Australians are more centre-right than centreleft in their beliefs, and yet the Coalition failed to properly tap into this sentiment. I felt their campaign was hopeless. From polling at 40% five months ago, they ended up with just 31.8% on election day — a squandered opportunity.

Dutton was performing well until around January this year, but then everything seemed to come to a grinding halt. Major policies, such as defence, were left until the last minute.

Labor, in contrast, ran a very focused — if at times dishonest — campaign, with Albo sticking closely to the script. The LNP failed to challenge blatant misinformation, such as the mythical $600 billion nuclear price tag and the recurring claim that the Coalition plans to destroy Medicare — a line that seems to reappear every election since 2016.

On a more positive note for Australia, the Greens lost seats in the House of Representatives — and credit to Advance for playing a role in that outcome by highlighting Green hypocrisy. canberradaily.com.au

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as the Canberra Wool Expo returns The Old Bus Depot Markets will showcase all things wool at the upcoming Canberra Wool Expo, taking place Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May. “This is the chance for all visitors to see the complete process from raw fibre, to yarn and then to the many fabulous finished wool products at this twoday wool extravaganza,” said Old Bus Depot Markets’ Manager, Richard Vagi.

“There will be demonstrations including handspinning, weaving, crochet and cross-stitch, the region’s most talented craftspeople and designers, as well as alpacas, llamas and sheep,” Richard continued.

In 2025, the event will have more wool stallholders than ever before — and from all around Australia too.

Just a few of the wool producers attending include Black Wattle Yarn from Murrumbateman in NSW, Three Mums Yarn from the ACT, and Kaalund Yarns from Banyo in Queensland.

“Many craftspeople from Canberra, the surrounding region and interstate come to create, demonstrate with, and sell wool at the Canberra Wool Expo. And families love it because the kids can get up close to llamas, Hephner the Alpaca and Andy and Armani, two Black Nose Valais sheep,” Richard continued.

Visitors can try their hand at giant crochet with the Knitters Guild NSW (Capital Region Group), and browse and buy hand-felted garments and accessories, designer and farm label knitwear, and woollen yarns, including hand-spun and hand-dyed varieties.

Canberra Wool Expo will be held at the Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May, open 9:30am – 2:30pm each day. For more information, visit obdm.com.au, and follow the Markets on Facebook and Instagram (@oldbusdepotmarkets).

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Canberrans in midst of Catholic Church history

by GEORGIA CURRY A holidaying Canberra family have found themselves in Rome in the thick of Catholic Church history — the transition of leadership as former Pope Francis is laid to rest and a new Pope is elected.

Naomi Wicks, an arts specialist teacher at St Thomas Aquinas Primary School in Charnwood, happened to be holidaying in Rome with her family (a holiday they’d planned 12 months ago) on the afternoon of the Pope’s funeral and coincidentally, attended mass with the cardinals who will vote in the conclave this week.

Naomi said that as a practising Catholic, it had always been a dream to visit St Peter’s Basilica and to see where Catholicism began.

“I had told my students how I was visiting Rome but never in my dreams would I have imagined I would share mass with the cardinals just before conclave,” Naomi said. “We attended

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the fourth day of mourning mass for Pope Francis. It was a very touching experience for my family and I that we will remember forever. I don’t think I’ve totally processed it yet, it still feels like a surreal dream. We felt so incredibly blessed to be at the right place at the right time.”

Naomi’s family (husband Paul and children Milly and Levi) were seated just five rows from 150 of the 180 cardinals (not all had made it to Rome at the time), who are to vote in the conclave. Naomi said that it wasn’t until she sat down that she realised it was a mourning mass for Pope Francis and the cardinals.

Naomi said the mass was a moving experience and that as she watched the cardinals walk down the aisle in their red robes and white hats, “I had tears of joy in my eyes”.

“I felt excited but also incredibly calm and at peace,” she said. “The choir was singing and the sound in the church was euphoric. I was in shock to be honest and kept thinking ‘Is this actually

Local Catholic primary school teacher Naomi Wicks with her family in Rome, on the day of the Pope’s funeral. Photo supplied.

happening?’ To think we shared mass with the acting Pope and potentially the new Pope was so exciting.

When Naomi’s family first arrived in Rome on the afternoon of the Pope’s funeral, they sensed a buzz in the city as many pilgrims, priests, nuns and members of the public paid their respects.

“We saw some members of the public deep in prayer and mourning and others happy and excited for the upcoming conclave,” Naomi said. “Our tour guide said the mood of the Vatican was hyping up since the conclave was announced to start [7 May].”

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Visitors enjoying the Observation Gallery in 1966. Image courtesy of National Archives of Australia, NAA: A1200, L54175

Mint60 Exhibition:

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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

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is also a photo of Queen Elizabeth II inspecting machinery at the Mint in 1970.

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

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.

On now until 11 May 2025.

Visitors overlooking the Mint workers in the factory. Image courtesy of National Archives of Australia, NAA: A1200, L54177

Observation Gallery One of the Mint’s features is its viewing platform, where the public has been able to view the workings of the factory since 1966. The platform has evolved since then and is a highlight of any visit to the Mint Museum.

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Common moggy on the catwalk

by GEORGIA CURRY Shake off any preconceptions about stereotypical cat shows because there’s a new kid in town, a social media megastar and showman who puts the “cat” in catwalk.

American celebrity judge Steven Meserve is bringing CATstravaganza to Canberra this weekend and he’s hardly a “crazy cat lady” but rather a marketing genius who has 2.7 million likes on TikTok. There are no cages, no mention of “cat show” (to shake off any preconceived notions) and new cat-egories alongside the pedigrees (best moggy, best rescue cat and best house cat).

Basically, any cat can register provided they’re registered with a recognised Australia Cat Governing Body.

The savvy PR expert has even trademarked “loving cats catwalk”.

This is the first time CATstragavanza has come to Australia — hosted by Oz Feline Fair — and Canberra’s the second stop on the national tour.

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“We’ve been overshadowed by dogs for forever and everybody knows about dog shows but why doesn’t anyone know about cat shows?”

Steven said. “It’s just because they have never been celebrated to the extent that we are finally doing now. I’ve been involved in the traditional cat fanciers for 20-odd years in the United States and I was a little bit frustrated.”

Drawing on his PR background, Steven launched his international cat competition — Loving Cats Worldwide — three years ago and he now has 260,000 followers on Instagram, 190,000 on TikTok and 102,000 on Facebook.

“I didn’t know how fast and how quickly this would catch on, it’s like the content that Instagram and TikTok were dying for,” Steven said. “We don’t use the phrase cat show a lot because if you say cat show you think of a little bit of an older demographic, a quieter environment and we are raising the cats to at least the same level of dogs.”

As far as Steven’s concerned, 2025 is year of the cat. His CATstravaganza is a celebration of

CATstravaganza is a cat show like no other in the world, coming to Canberra for the first time this weekend.

all things feline — but with glitter.

“They are finally getting their moment and we are leading the charge,” he said. “We celebrate the tabby just as heavily as we celebrate a Persian or a Maine Coon. I even do a class called the Very Important Cat, which is the only class in the world where the moggies compete against the pedigree cats in the same exact category.”

CATstravaganza is on 10-11 May at Thoroughbred Park. Tickets: ozfelinefair.com.au/events/canberra

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Dementia and Voluntary Assisted Dying – the Catch 22 in the ACT What Go Gentle Australia says1 ‘People with dementia who wish to access VAD… face a heartbreaking ‘Catch-22’: In the early stages of their illness, when they have decision-making ability, they are not sufficiently advanced in their illness to qualify as ‘approaching the end of life’. In the later stages, when their dementia is advanced, they are ineligible because they usually lack decision-making ability.’

‘Even in the ACT, where there’s no set time frame in the VAD law, two medical practitioners must still agree that the person is ‘approaching the end of life’. For someone newly diagnosed with dementia, death may be years – sometimes even a decade – away’. 1 See www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/dementia_and_vad_a_complex_issue

Dying with Dignity ACT is campaigning to remove the ‘Dementia Catch 22’ in the VAD law The Legislative Assembly will debate possible changes to the VAD Act later in May. We are asking the ACT Legislative Assembly to amend the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2024 to ‘Permit persons with Dementia who still have decision-making capacity, to be eligible to access voluntary assisted dying so that they can die with dignity at a time of their choosing’.

How to support the campaign Email your local members – one, or all five of them – and say ‘I support the Dying with Dignity ACT campaign to remove the ‘Dementia Catch 22’ from the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2024. I trust that you will take action to support it’.

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ACT rental market out of reach for low-income earners: Anglicare

by NICHOLAS FULLER Only 1 per cent of rental properties in Canberra and Queanbeyan are affordable for minimum wage earners, according to Anglicare Australia’s latest Rental Affordability Snapshot, released last week.

For pensioners, people on JobSeeker, and young people on Youth Allowance, the situation is even worse: not a single rental, including in a share house, was affordable.

The picture is bleak, Anglicare says — and not only in the ACT. Across Australia, the private rental market is increasingly out of reach for people on low incomes. Anglicare warns that without bold government intervention and sustained investment in social housing, low-income families will continue to face housing stress. The organisation argues that the affordability crisis is not merely a failure of the market, but the consequence of long-term policy inaction, underinvestment, and a tax system that prioritises property speculation over housing.

“The private rental market is simply impossible for Australians on low incomes,” Anglicare states.

“Generous tax handouts for investors have incentivised the buying and selling of homes like stocks, turning a fundamental human right into a speculative commodity trade.”

Anglicare has called for the government to directly fund and provide housing itself, instead of leaving housing to the private sector, and to wind back landlord tax concessions. It also calls for an increase in JobSeeker and other income support payments to above the poverty line.

Meanwhile, national housing values continue to rise. CoreLogic’s latest Home Value index shows dwelling values increased 0.3 per cent in April, reaching a record high — despite sluggish sales activity and new listings dropping to their lowest since 2019. Canberra housing prices remain 6.4 per cent below their peak, but rents are rising.

National rental growth was steady at 0.6 per cent a month, and gross rental yields rose to 3.5 per cent,

their highest level in nearly a year. Low supply and persistent demand benefit investors while pricing out low-income renters.

The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) said Anglicare’s findings confirm a rental affordability crisis in the ACT. “The private market is failing low-income Canberrans,” CEO Dr Devin Bowles said. “With rents among the highest in the country, even essential workers and people on moderate incomes are being priced out, while low-income households face severe and persistent rental stress. […] The fact that not a single rental was affordable for someone on JobSeeker in the ACT underscores a housing system that is locking people in poverty.”

The ACT has some of the strongest rental protections in Australia — including rent increase caps tied to CPI and a ban on no-cause evictions, designed to protect renters — but affordability remains out of reach for many.

A government spokesperson attributed the problem to housing demand and supply, as well as to broader economic pressures: rising construction costs, population growth, and national cost-of-living trends that affect rental markets nationwide.

ACTCOSS, however, identified the chronic undersupply of public, community and affordable

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housing; stagnant income support payments that fall well below the cost of living; and a tax system that favours property speculation over housing as a human right, as barriers.

The government’s solution includes releasing land to fast-track housing supply; funding affordable housing; supporting build-to-rent and compact housing developments; and committing to 50,000 new homes by 2030, of which 10 per cent have been earmarked for affordable or public housing.

“The ACT Government remains committed to ensuring that every Canberran has access to safe, secure, and affordable housing,” a spokesperson said. “Housing affordability is a complex challenge that requires substantial effort and collaboration across all levels of government, the private sector and the community.”

Nevertheless, the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute predicts that the shortfall in affordable homes will exceed 5,000 by 2036.

ACTCOSS maintains that while the government’s policies to protect renters are important, they cannot compensate for the lack of affordable homes. The average wait time for standard public housing in the ACT is more than five years.

“Without substantial investment in genuinely affordable homes, renters will remain in housing

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stress, regardless of regulatory safeguards,” Dr Bowles said.

ACTCOSS called on the government to continue the ACT Rent Relief Fund (a grant of up to four weeks’ rent for those at risk of eviction) beyond its scheduled conclusion on 30 June. It has, Dr Bowles said, been “a vital lifeline for renters at risk of homelessness — discontinuing it would be a costly mistake.”

ACTCOSS also recommends the government invest in public housing to reduce wait times, and insists upon proportional growth in social and affordable housing for people on low incomes as Canberra grows.

“The private rental market is not designed to meet the needs of people on low or fixed incomes,” Dr Bowles said. “Lasting solutions will only come if governments take direct responsibility for providing genuinely affordable homes.”

At the federal level, Labor has pledged a $43 billion Homes for Australia plan, including building 100,000 new homes for first-home buyers with no competition from property investors. The Coalition has proposed a $5 billion infrastructure investment at housing development sites, claiming this would unlock up to 500,000 new homes. The Greens have also promised to build public and affordable

homes and to limit rent increases.

Independent ACT Senator David Pocock argues that major party platforms do not go far enough.

“Labor has done more than the Coalition in terms of investing in new social and community housing, but even this investment falls short of what’s needed to make housing affordable,” he said.

Senator Pocock supports Anglicare’s call for a dramatic shift in national housing policy: increasing supply; raising income support payments and Commonwealth Rent Assistance above the poverty line; reforming tax settings and regulating short-term rentals. He has a bill for a long-term plan to improve affordability, reduce homelessness, and treat housing as a human right.

“That whole groups of Australians, from young people on youth allowance to a single retiree, can’t afford a single rental listing is a completely unsustainable situation,” Senator Pocock said.

“Without adequate incomes, people cannot access or sustain a safe home, and housing stress will continue to drive broader disadvantage across the Territory,” Dr Bowles added. “Housing insecurity exacerbates every other form of disadvantage — from poor health outcomes and educational disruption and deepening poverty and exclusion.”

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Yiayia’s Warriors lead the nation in fight against cancer

by BERNIE RYAN On 11 May, Canberra mother of two, Athanasia McDonald, and her father, John Kanellopoulos, will be lacing up their running shoes for the upcoming Mother’s Day Classic, joining thousands nationwide in raising awareness for breast and ovarian cancer.

In the last 27 years, $46.1 million has been donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and $1.2 million to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

The two will be running in memory of Ms McDonald’s yiayia (grandmother), and her father’s mother, Athanasia Kanellopoulos.

Their much-loved mother and grandmother fought breast cancer for five years before her death in October 2024. Sadly, only three months after her beloved husband, Nikolaos, had also died.

Ms McDonald and Mr Kanellopoulos spoke to CW on 28 April, which would have been Mrs

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Kanellopoulos’ 76th birthday.

They described her as “A tough, strong, Greek woman who raised three boys, from a very, very, young age and migrated to a different country in 1967. She had to work really hard for everything.

She was a tough cookie!”

“Mum was a great Mum, a great grandmother and a great, great grandmother, to seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren,” says Mr Kanellopoulos.

For Ms McDonald, competing and fundraising isn’t just about honouring her yiayia’s legacy.

As the mother of Mrs Kanellopoulos’ two great granddaughters, she’s acutely aware of the genetic risk and is determined to support research that could protect their future.

“My perspective on life has completely changed. I want to do everything I can to make sure my girls don’t have to go through this,” she says.

Despite admitting they’re “not runners”, Ms

McDonald and her dad have already raised a significant amount for breast cancer research, setting an ambitious goal of $10,000 before Mother’s Day. They quickly surpassed that mark, and the team are in fact leading the country in terms of donations with $12,700 already raised — with more coming in daily.

The two are very grateful to the friends, family and colleagues for their support.

“People have been very generous. Probably because they know how funny it will be to see us actually try and run!” Ms McDonald said.

The course is 5km, and Ms McDonald says that as a power lifting and strength coach, “This is a completely different type of training for me, so I think I am getting a few sympathy donations from clients who are hoping I don’t pass out.”

Ms McDonald and Mr Kanellopoulos also wanted to stress how much gratitude they have for all those who supported Mrs Kanellopoulos and their family over the last five years.

“We are incredibly grateful to the team at Clare Holland House, who looked after her in her final weeks,” says Ms McDonald.

“Yiayia was so well looked after … and she was

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happy. She even raved about the food, saying that it may even have been better than hers. Which is saying a lot!”

According to her family, Mrs Kanellopoulos spent much of her life cooking for others.

“And not just for us and our families, but for people in the neighbourhood,” says Mr Kanellopoulos.

Mr Kanellopoulos added that their immense gratitude doesn’t stop with Clare Holland House.

“From her first appointment at Calvary Hospital, to the Canberra Hospital and Intensive Care Unit, and throughout her journey, all the nurses, doctors, staff and volunteers, including those at the McGrath Foundation, were all unbelievable in the way they cared for Mum.” “God bless them. From day one, we did not have one negative experience”.

Mr Kanellopoulos believes that

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his Mum would be very proud of them.

“Mum would love that we are doing this in her honour, and to help us with our grieving process,” he said.

“And she would especially love the support for other sufferers of this horrible disease.”

Mr Kanellopoulos would also like people to know that even though his mother died, many people survive.

“It’s important to remember that there is hope. It’s also important to get regular checks and not to ignore the first warning signs,” he says.

Ms McDonald would also like to remind others that they are not alone as there are also other families here to support them.

“We’re doing this for yiayia, but also for others and their families. Our hearts go out to all those affected.”

Since 1998, The Mother’s Day Classic has been dedicated to walking, running and fundraising

Athanasia McDonald and John Kanellopoulos are lacing up their shoes to raise awareness for breast and ovarian cancer.

to save women’s lives on Mother’s Day. You can help by supporting Yiayia’s Warriors via mothersdayclassic.com.au; donating

directly; or by getting involved at the Mother’s Day Classic so that others, like Yiayia Kanellopoulos and her family, might be spared the effects of this devastating disease.

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Part memoir, part investigation into brain health, Broken Brains will challenge how people, systems and society respond differently to mental and physical health conditions.

Together they have spent years working on this accessible, deeply personal, relatable and educational book that is essential reading for anyone who is sick, has loved someone who is, or anyone wanting to gain a greater understanding of the significant battle many face. With generosity, humour and candour, Jamila and Rosie reveal their comparative experiences of survival, and what they’ve learned along the way.

Available now from bookstores, as an eBook and an audiobook.

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GIVIT donation of the week: Fuel vouchers

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GIVIT is an ACT Government partner working with an organisation in Canberra that offers transitional housing for women, children and their families who have been sleeping rough, escaping DV, or who are at risk of homelessness. They are currently assisting a mother who is unable to support her family after suffering a work injury. This mum’s injury required surgery and the doctor advised her to rest for several months. Being the sole income earner, mum is struggling to provide for her family. She has a daughter who is studying full time and has multiple medical appointment and therapies to go to. GIVIT is requesting the donation of fuel vouchers for these appointments while she is recovering. Any support until mum is well enough to work again will be greatly appreciated. Generous Canberrans can donate fuel vouchers or fund its purchase. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase these items. To help please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search; Location State: ‘ACT’, Keywords: ‘fuel vouchers’ and Suburb: ‘Taylor ACT 2913’..

ArtsNational, Canberra, are offering more entertainment in May with an illustrated talk by Jamie Hayes on Gilbert and Sullivan: their Topsy-Turvey World. This promises to be a fun evening and will be held at 6pm at the National Library on 20 May with refreshments to follow. To book, visit trybooking.com/CXBFM

VIEW Clubs Queanbeyan: We will be having our next luncheon meeting on Thursday 15 May, 12 for 12:30pm at the Tourist Hotel, Monaro Street, Queanbeyan. Our guest speaker this month will be Anne Pratt, who will talk to us about HOME in Queanbeyan. RSVP to Sue, on 0448 427 237 or nasforbes@bigpond.com by Sunday 11 May.

ANBG Thursday Talks

Yerrabi: Our next meeting is on 15 May at the Eastlake Club, Gungahlin, commencing at 11 for 11:30am. Our guest speaker at this meeting will be Dr Brad Tucker, Astrophysicist and Cosmologist. New members are most welcome.

For further information, contact Cheryl by emailing chanily3@bigpond.com by Monday 12 May.

Dr. Kathy Eyles, National Co-ordinator of the Australian Seed Bank Partnership, will talk about International commitments towards conservation and the conservation of Australian Flora. Australian National Botanic Gardens Theatrette, Thursday 15 May, 12:30 to 1:30pm, opposite ANBG Visitor Centre. Bookings at trybooking.com/ DAJNLcomeandtrydac@gmail.com or call Megan 0414 508 250

Guests are welcome, but please advise Lesley of your attendance on 0419 697 782 by 5:30pm Wednesday 20 May.

Woden: The next meeting will be held at the Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden on Tuesday 27 May at 11:30am for 12 noon. The cost is $36 per head for a two-course lunch. This month’s speaker will be Dennis Ogden who will tell us about the wonderful work of Kids In Care.

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You’re not some chaos pixie flitting from drama to drama – you are playing a long game here.

You’re taking it all in and letting the pauses stretch into silence that informs you. You choose strategy over impulse, and compassion over strategy. These moves are winners.

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1 William Herschel discovered which planet in March 1781?

2 The Siliguri Corridor is situated on which continent?

3 Conrad Hilton Jr. was the first husband of which famous actress?

4 Rudolf Dassler founded which leading sports brand during the 1940s?

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You sometimes wonder if you’re holding out for an elusive gold standard. You may not have met it yet but it’s very likely out there.

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To separate the signal from the noise, ask questions. Listen twice.

Clarify what you mean, and don’t assume others already know.

Matters of fairness, connection and personal truth will arise.

You’ll feel lighter because the story is straight, and the motives are clean.

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Love is never going to be logical or completely clean. Relationships delight and haunt you. What you’re going through is universal, and yet so uniquely yours. It’s a split-screen reality where your soul has one experience and your brain sees something else, and it’s all happening together.

It’s easy to echo the values of the social world you move in, but true fulfillment comes from exploring what matters to you, independent of the group. Go unscripted.

What seems like wandering, is your feet answering the calling of a personal path. Your head will make sense of this later.

This week, can you relax into where you are? Rest assured, you’re becoming the person you want to be, even though you’re still outgrowing certain habits that tie you to the past. Celebrate the trajectory even before you hit the milestones. Those markers aren’t important – self-belief is.

There’s someone you scare, not because you’re intense but because you’re deep, you’re real, and you reflect them back with too much honesty. They can’t keep a mask on around you for long, and that’s terrifying for some people. The stillness of love is not for the faint of heart.

Restraint is a kind of superpower.

If you can sit in a craving without smashing the glass to satisfy it, that’s rare and regal. This week shows you giving old-world, velvet-gloved, power-in-the-eyes energy. You have so much going for you: control, self-preservation and tension management.

You’re facing a decision point.

The right choice might not be obvious. If others don’t know it yet, their confusion isn’t a reflection on you. Move forward boldly without justifying your choice to anyone. Once your confidence falls into place, everything else will, too.

You’re developing a skill that will elevate both your work and your world and the people within. Even if it feels awkward now, don’t stop. Mastery builds quietly, then all at once. Stay with it – you’re closer than you think to finding your rhythm and making it feel like second nature.

Solitude will be your sacred space for transformation. Profound inner changes – creative, emotional, even spiritual – will happen as you carve out time to be alone with your thoughts. With peaceful reflection, you’ll bring a fuller version of yourself to the responsibilities of the week.

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by LILLIAN ALTMAN The incredible story of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel will be brought to life on the Australian War Memorial (AWM) stage.

Vivian was a volunteer nurse during World War II. She was the only female survivor of the massacre at Banka Island where 21 members of the Australian Army Nursing Service and other survivors of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke were killed by the Japanese in 1942.

Bullwinkel was immortalised at the AWM in 2023 with the unveiling of a statue on the forecourt of Poppy’s Café.

The AWM theatre will play host to 21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the nurses of the Vyner Brooke from 24 July to 3 August.

It traces the harrowing events that led to Vivian’s imprisonment, survival, and lifelong campaign to honour her fellow nurses. Despite the devastating

events at its heart, the production hums with warmth, wit, and a uniquely Australian sense of spirit.

AWM director Matt Anderson told CW it is important to tell Vivian’s story.

“I think because as much as anything, it’s the harrowing story of the 22 nurses on Banka Island, 21 of whom were killed. It speaks to the brutality of war and that’s important,” Mr Anderson said.

“When the Memorial was opened in 1941, Lord Gowrie (then Australian Governor-General) said when people leave here, they must utter ‘never again’.” Mr Anderson said.

“I think telling the story of the murder of 21 innocent nurses is a very, very powerful exclamation mark on the true horror of war.

“But it also allows us to explore more deeply Vivian’s own experience with the massacre on Banka Island and Radji Beach, and what she did for the remainder of her life and how she sought to honour those who had died alongside her.”`

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Life of war massacre survivor nurse plays out in Canberra Australian War Memorial director Matt Anderson stands with the Vivian Bullwinkel statue near Poppy’s Café. Photo: Jordan Mirchevski

Vivian was also the first female to serve on the council of the AWM. 21 Hearts will be the first live production to be staged at AWM’s new theatre.

Theatre 180 executive producer and 21 Hearts lead actress Rebecca Davis said when she and the show’s director, Stuart Halusz, met Vivian in 1995, they knew right away they had to turn her story into a play.

“Her story absolutely struck us,” Ms Davis said.

“It’s such an honour to tell a story of this magnitude and highlight these amazing women who were at the frontline.”

Tickets are available to purchase at awm.gov. au/21-hearts

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Burning Mountain by Darcy Tindale Penguin, $34.99

THE PERFECT GIFT THIS MOTHER’S DAY

Eighteen years ago, five teenagers went for a hike up Burning Mountain in the Upper Hunter Valley, but only four came back. Despite an intensive police search, fifteen-year-old Oliver was never seen again. Now a skull has been unearthed on the mountain, and the old mystery is reignited. Detective Rebecca Giles’ father had been in charge of the original investigation into the disappearance of Oliver, now it is up to her to finally find out what really happened. Burning Mountain makes good use of the familiar bush noir tropes to produce an engaging and enjoyable outback mystery that will keep you guessing.

Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz Century, $34.99 Hot on the heels of the marvellous television adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s Moonflower Murders comes a delightful new mystery featuring book editor Susan Ryeland. Susan’s previous experience with the late Alan Conway’s novels about the famous detective, Atticus Pünd, resulted in her nearly being killed, twice! Now she has reluctantly been persuaded to work on a Pünd ‘continuation’ novel. The new book is by Eliot Crace, grandson of the late bestselling children’s author Miriam Crace. When Eliot tells Susan that Miriam was deliberately poisoned and that the identity of the killer is hidden inside the book, Susan knows she’s in trouble again. Good literary fun!

Carved in Blood by Michael Bennett

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Simon & Schuster, $34.99 Award-winning New Zealand author Michael Bennett returns to Auckland with the third book in his acclaimed series about Māori detective Hana Westerman.

When Hana’s ex-husband, a high-flying Detective Inspector, is shot in an apparent random hold-up, Hana offers to return to the police force to help with the investigation. An early lead indicates that the incident is linked to a Chinese crime syndicate, but that is thrown into doubt when an anonymous caller suggests that it was a set-up. Carved In Blood is a superior piece of crime fiction with gritty characters, vivid locations, astute plotting and a strong sense of culture. intimate and absorbing narrative of the last hundred days of the A fascinating and informative read.

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‘Broken Brains’ put pen to paper

by LILLIAN ALTMAN The Broken Brains book launch in Canberra will be a homecoming for Jamila Rizvi.

The Canberra-born broadcaster, public speaker, author and social policy expert teamed up with her good friend, author, comedian, podcaster and public speaker Rosie Waterland, to put pen to paper.

The very personal book delves into physical brain health and mental brain health, and how they coexist in two very different spaces.

Hosted by Kingston-based bookstore The Book Cow, Broken Brains will be launched at East Hotel on Tuesday 13 May, At the age of 31, Rizvi was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour, while for Waterland, after a childhood of abuse and neglect, she dealt with significant trauma symptoms for years.

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“Nothing compares to going back to where you came from.”

Rizvi said with the Canberra audience always being “engaged and switched on”, she was excited for the conversations the launch would spur.

During her time in Canberra, she studied at the Australian National University and worked in politics, including for then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s media unit and as a youth policy adviser in Minister Kate Ellis’s office — she was one of the youngest people ever to work as a Chief of Staff to a federal minister.

While Broken Brains was originally set for release in 2021, the co-authors said the longer time to process things and write their stories made for a better book.

“For me, it’s closer to being able to write from a scar rather than a wound,” Rizvi said.

“More perspective and hopefully a better book for the people reading it.

“I think both of us have been able to bring the experience of being in the moment, but also having the experience to analyse it was useful.”

Rizvi said that while there were some heavy topics discussed in the book, there was also a lighter side.

“I think it can be easy when you see a book that is about one person’s brain surgeries and the other person’s very challenging time after experiencing childhood trauma to be a pretty rough read,” she said.

“But I want to ensure people it’s not — it’s full of joy, and thanks to Rosie’s humour, it couldn’t have been possible to not do it together — she has an uncanny ability to bring some light to darkness.”

Waterland said the pair were grateful for the extra time to write, as the book now looks very different from how it would have if it had been released years ago.

“Jam and I have joked that you can’t chronically unwell people — and expect not to have delays — because they become chronically unwell,” she said.

“Jam had periods of regrowth (of the tumour), and I had a mental health relapse.”

“It was extremely difficult writing this book; it was hard to visit a lot of this stuff, but I also know I learned a lot through writing this book.

“I probably reached the healthiest I’ve been as an adult with my mental health.”

Broken Brains will be launched at East Hotel, Kingston, on Tuesday 13 May, from 6-8pm, and will include a Q&A session and book signing.

Tickets can be purchased: events. humanitix.com/book-launchbroken-brains-by-jamila-rizvi-androsie-waterland Canberra-born author Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland with a copy of their new book Broken Brains. Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House Australia

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Iconic Canberra business

Handyman’s Trading Post is moving

fter more than four decades serving the Canberra community from its Geelong Street location, Handyman’s Trading Post is preparing to turn the page on a new chapter.

For 42 years, this locally loved business has been a go-to destination for quality, affordable home and commercial building materials. Now, Handyman’s Trading Post is relocating to a new site at 167 Newcastle Street, with trading at the new address expected to begin in late May or early June.

Known for buying and selling quality used and factory-second building materials, the business stocks everything from sliding, French, bi-fold, and panel doors to a wide variety of windows, glass panes, mirrors, timber, fencing and roofing sheeting, hardware, and plumbing fittings. The store also has a unique collection of antique fixtures, tools, and leadlight windows. Much of this stock is sourced from local home renovators, builders, and manufacturers — a win-win for canberradaily.com.au

the environment and for budget-conscious Canberrans, keeping tonnes of surplus building materials out of landfill.

Earlier this year, ownership of the business changed hands, with local husband-and-wife team John and Lauren Rivers taking over from the previous owner of 10 years, Chris Perkins. Now the fourth owners of Handyman’s Trading Post, they are committed to honouring the legacy of the business while investing in its future.

The move to Newcastle Street offers an opportunity to revamp the business and reimagine its layout, making the new store even more customer-friendly. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to the long-standing Geelong Street premises, the staff are embracing the change and working hard to ensure a smooth transition.

In the lead-up to the move, many items at the Geelong Street store are heavily discounted, making now the perfect time for locals to stock up for their next DIY or renovation project.

Opening hours at Geelong Street will vary during the move, but customers are welcome to call the shop on 6280 4036 to make an appointment or ask about stock availability.

Updates and enquiries are also welcome via the business’s Facebook page.

Once open, the new trading hours at 167 Newcastle Street will be: • Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm • Saturday: 9am to 2pm A new website is also in the works, which will soon allow Canberrans to browse available stock from the comfort of their own home.

With the same helpful staff and a refreshed approach, Handyman’s Trading Post is ready to build on its reputation and continue supporting Canberra’s home improvement and building community for years to come.

1 & 3/167 Newcastle Street, Fyshwick T: 02 6280 4036 Handymans Trading Post

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Blithe Spirit UNTIL 17 MAY As research for his latest novel, sceptic Charles Condomine invites a seasoned medium, Madame Arcati, to conduct a seance. When she accidentally conjures up the spirit of his first wife Elvira, he doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance against Elvira’s determination to wreck his current marriage. Through supernatural shenanigans she creates merry mayhem for all!

COMMUNITY

Capital Chemist; Pegasus Charity Mother’s Day High Tea 10 MAY We are thrilled to announce our Capital Chemist; Mother’s Day High Tea. Once again hosted by our fabulous Pegasus friends and dynamic duo, Ned and Josh, and located at the gorgeous Contentious Character winery, it’s a perfect way to celebrate Mum. Scheduled for Saturday 10 May, it’s going to be an afternoon you don’t want to miss. We are now open for bookings.

Contentious Character, Building 4/1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick, 10 May, 3-5pm; trybooking.com/ events/landing/1386543

Warped and Twisted UNTIL 10 MAY Make sure you come along to the Canberra Spinners and Weavers Exhibition again this year. There’ll be warm, woolly garments, elegant home furnishing items, accessories, toys and lots more in our gallery and shop. Come along, see us in action and learn how you can be involved in our regular weekly activities.

Canberra Textile Works, Chifley Health and Wellbeing Hub – 70 Maclaurin Cres, Chifley, until 10 May, 10am-3pm; canberraspinnersandweavers. org.au

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COMMUNITY

Canberra Museum and Gallery open day

Canberra Runners Half Marathon and 10km

10 MAY

25 MAY

CMAG is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sidney Nolan’s gift to the nation by offering a range of free activities. Curator-led tours of the Nolan Gallery, an exclusive peek behind the scenes and viewing conservation works in action.

The Canberra Runners Half Marathon and 10km is on Sunday 25 May. Register today! Starting and finishing from Lennox Gardens, both races follow the cycle path around the West Basin of Lake Burley Griffin one of Canberra’s most beautiful running spots!

Registration is open until Wednesday 21 May. Everyone is welcome - we hope to see you there.

CMAG, 10 May, 10am-4pm; cmag. com.au/events/cmag-open-day SPORT

Raiders v Bulldogs 10 MAY In a top of the table clash, the Canberra Raiders take on the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in Round 10 of the 2025 NRL season.

Lennox Gardens, 25 May, 8am1pm; canberrarunners.org.au/ event/canberra-runners-halfmarathon-and-10-km

GIO Stadium Canberra, 10 May, gates 12:30pm, U17 Girls 12:45pm, NRL kick off 3pm; giostadiumcanberra. com.au/gio-stadium-event/nrl-2025raiders-v-bulldogs

Canberra REP Theatre, ANU, until 17 May; canberrarep.org. au/content/blithe-spirit

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Canberra Theatre Centre open day 10 MAY To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Canberra Theatre Centre is opening its doors to the public.

Spend the day exploring the halls, playhouse stage, dressing rooms and learn how your favourite productions came to life. Have a break and enjoy local food trucks around the venue throughout the day.

Canberra Theatre Centre, 10 May, 10am-5pm, free entry but registrations are encouraged at: canberratheatrecentre.com.au/ show/ctc-open-day-2025 HAVE AN EVENT COMING UP? Contact Anand on 0432 887 457 or anand@newstimemedia.com.au

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In 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand, Samoan New Zealander Mareta Percival (Anapela Polataivao) takes some time out of her day working as a primary school teacher in the low-income suburb of Aranui to give some hard-love advice over the phone to her daughter for her impending audition.

In 2014, Mareta’s nephew and social worker Sio (Beulah Koale) convinces the now unemployed and reluctant Mareta to apply as a substitute teacher at the prestigious and conservative St Francis School, lest she lose her welfare benefits.

The movie lays many heavy issues over the tried-and-true trope of a new teacher with a heart of gold changing the hearts and minds of their students from a different socio-economic/

cultural background. Amid catastrophe, death, depression, disease, classism and racism, Mareta notices her upper-class and seemingly privileged students do not have everything.

Using her singing skills, Mareta goes about setting up a choir to teach her students the importance of community, teamwork and the cathartic power of song in time for a national singing competition.

Reserved student Sophie (Antonia Robinson) is unable to play musical instruments at a competitive level due to a mysterious injury and resulting trauma. While it is obvious Sophie needs some type of intervention to guide her to be an effective leader, it is a shame the surrounding issues don’t allow her character to breathe.

Verdict: A cluttered, needlessly dour and contrived drama, which is led by Polataivao and the amazing Samoan choral music, effortlessly transcends..

- Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net Viewed at Dendy Cinemas.

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Pregnancy and the first year after birth — also known as the perinatal period – is a time of big changes. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, there’s a lot going on. I often hear from new parents who are surprised at just how overwhelming it can feel. Yes, there can be beautiful moments of joy, but it’s also normal to experience some tough emotions too.

Perinatal mental health is all about

your emotional wellbeing during this time. It includes more than just postnatal depression — there’s also anxiety, intrusive worry and obsessive thinking, trauma from birth, and even feelings of guilt or emotional numbness. And it’s not just mums who can be affected — dads and non-birthing parents can struggle too. Sadly, these experiences often get missed or misunderstood.

Let’s talk a little about postnatal depression (PND), which is one of the more well-known challenges.

It’s not the same as the “baby blues” (which usually pass within a couple of weeks). PND lasts longer and may involve ongoing sadness, low energy, irritability, trouble bonding with your baby, and feelings of guilt or hopelessness. It can also affect your sleep in ways not just related to night

feeds! The good news? It’s treatable, and support makes a big difference.

Here are five simple, researchbacked tips that may help if you’re going through the perinatal period: Notice how you’re feeling: It’s normal to feel tired, emotional or unsure as you adjust to parenthood.

But if you’ve been feeling anxious, sad, angry, disconnected, or just “off ” for more than two weeks, it might be time to chat with someone.

Don’t wait to ask for help: Reaching out early can make a real difference. This could be your GP, midwife, child health nurse, or psychologist. Don’t underestimate how helpful practical support from friends and family can be too — even someone dropping off dinner or watching the baby so you can rest.

Stick to the basics: Sleep, food, water, fresh air. These things sound

simple, but they really do help your mental health. Try to build a few small routines into your day — even a short walk or a proper meal can ground you when things feel out of control.

Include and support all parents: Mental health challenges don’t only affect mums. About one in 10 new dads experience postnatal depression, and many more feel anxious or overwhelmed. Make space for open chats and support for everyone involved in parenting — it helps the whole family.

Be kind to yourself: New parents often feel like they must be perfect. But the truth is, parenting is hard, and you learn as you go and make mistakes. If you or someone you know needs support, PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) is a great place to start: visit panda.org.au or call 1300 726 306.

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AI in every room: Why home appliances are getting smart

by JENNIFER DUDLEY-NICHOLSON, AAP Lights flick on as you enter the hall, the air-conditioner has pre-chilled the lounge, the robot vacuum has cleaned up, and the fridge sends you a message to let you know your cheese is nearing its expiry date.

The artificially intelligent fridge can, if you agree, suggest recipes involving cheese and share them with the oven.

This scenario is not from the future but one white goods manufacturers are keen for consumers to embrace now.

Samsung Australia recently launched an extensive range of appliances powered by AI, from washing machines to ovens, that will compete with similarly smart products from LG, Hisense, Ecovacs, Philips, Electrolux and more.

Experts say the trend proves all appliances will be fuelled by AI in an effort to make them more convenient, although they warn of potential downsides to the change, including challenges to get

multiple brands to work with one another and the risk of premature obsolescence.

Samsung launched its AI electronics showcase in Sydney’s Town Hall, where product experts demonstrated refrigerators with embedded cameras for cataloguing food and ovens capable of sending alerts when they detect dinner is burning.

The advanced software and hardware features are being considered in the design stage, Samsung Australia consumer electronics director Phil Gaut says, rather than being added to appliances as afterthoughts.

“This year is the first time AI has been at the centre of product research and product development,” he says.

“That’s the way we believe the market is going to go and that’s where we see benefit, whether it’s answering the doorbell from a washing machine or whether it’s the ability, when you’ve left home and you’re driving down the road, to check if you’ve left something on.”

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The latest smart fridge can suggest recipes involving cheese and share them with the oven. Photo: Samsung Australia

Most of the latest internet-connected, AI appliances feature large touchscreens, familiar apps such as Spotify and YouTube, and some add cameras for specific purposes, such as assessing the dirt on clothes or streaming video of food as it cooks.

Energy savings are also a growing focus for AI-powered appliances, Mr Gaut says, with several Australian electricity retailers making their prices available within Samsung’s appliance app.

Using this information, consumers can work out how much energy it takes to wash a load of clothes, for example, and determine whether there’s a cheaper time of day to do it.

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Unlock Immediate Profits with a Secondary Dwelling Amid Canberra’s Housing Shortage If you own an existing investment property on a block larger than 500sqm, adding a compliant Secondary Dwelling could significantly increase your cash flow— potentially even triple it. Here’s why now is the right time and how to get started.

Canberra Housing Overview: Population Growth and Reduced Housing Supply Are Driving Rental Prices • ACT Treasury forecasts population growth at 1.75% per annum over the next two years — approximately 8,400 new residents annually.

• Only around 4,000 new residential properties were completed in Canberra during 2024, primarily multi-unit developments.

• There’s a major undersupply of single-level, disability-friendly homes on smaller blocks.

• In 2025, changes to building codes and planning legislation contributed to a significant reduction in new housing approvals — down approximately 75% — further limiting supply and intensifying the shortage.

• Canberra’s rental vacancy rate is just 1.6%, with a median weekly rent of $700 for houses (Feb 2025) — higher than Sydney and Melbourne.

• Between 2011 and 2023, public housing in the ACT decreased by 1,032 dwellings — while the population grew by 98,813 people.

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Turn Your Investment Property into a Dual-Income Asset: What You Can Expect • High Occupancy Rates: A $250,000 investment in a 1- or 2-bedroom Secondary Dwelling yields $500–$600 per week, or $25,000–$30,000 annually, using a stressfree long-term tenancy model.

• Tax Advantages: Minimum depreciation of 2.5% per year on $250,000 provides a $6,250 annual tax deduction.

• Leverage Existing Equity: An interestonly loan of $250,000 at 5.5% results in $264.42/week in repayments, with most banks offering full financing using the equity in your existing property.

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• Large open plan lounge and dining opening onto the balcony

Join the vibrant and welcoming community where you can live life your way. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the private dining room. Take part in the many social activities or interest groups in the village.

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PAINTING CANBERRA’S LEADING PAINTING EXPERTS FOR OVER 25 YEARS

MONET PAINTING

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0405 588 540

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Trades & Services Guide PLASTERING & PAINTING

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Trades & Services Guide ROOFING

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LOCAL TILING ACT All suburbs

Our services for both Metal and Tiled roofs include but are not limited to: • Leak Detection • Rebedding & & Repair Repointing • Guttering • New Roofs • Gutterguards • Roof Insulation • Fascias • General • Full roof ongoing roof restoration maintenance

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Bathroom, Laundry and Kitchen tiling Walls and floors tiling Bathroom Renovations No job too big or small Water proofing shower leaks

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

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Brodie Antoniak Owner and contractor ABN 14724243822

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