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This week... From the editor Earlier this week, Macquarie Dictionary announced its word of the year as “doomscrolling” – the practice of continually scrolling news feeds, despite the news being predominantly negative and often unsettling. From Black Summer bushfires and hailstorms to a global pandemic, Chinese sanctions and the Brereton report, I admit to doing my share of doomscrolling in 2020. Back in April, my early call for word of the year was “pivot”, which has been applied to almost anybody or thing that’s had to adapt during the pandemic – e.g. schools and teachers pivoted to online teaching, students and families pivoted to online learning, organisations pivoted to remote working, hospitality businesses pivoted to takeaway, distilleries pivoted to manufacturing sanitiser … you get my drift. And while it’s all very well to pivot in a pandemic, it’s still been a bit of a lottery as to whether your business has flourished or floundered in 2020 – real estate, bicycle and grocery sales in Canberra have prospered, “non-essential” retail and events have struggled. So, if you’re planning to spend money over the summer, please consider splashing some of it locally. Reasons to be grateful this week include the joy the Canberra Symphony Orchestra performing live at Llewellyn Hall, celebrating festive food, fun and friendship at Tammy’s annual Thanksgiving Day lunch, and the Canberra Hospital Foundation’s fabulous CAN Give Day Live fundraiser. - Julie Samaras

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news A different looking Canberra summer While the summer season in the ACT might usually be the city’s liveliest time, a growing list of events continues to be altered or cancelled due to COVID-19. From the cancellation of New Year’s Eve fireworks and Australia Day celebrations, to the postponement of the National Multicultural Festival, the Territory’s hottest months are going to look a little different this time. New Year’s Eve: NYE celebrations are among the ACT’s big events to pivot, replacing the usual countdown and fireworks with three nights of celebrating Canberra’s best local eats. The ACT Government initiative is encouraging Canberrans to book a table at a local restaurant from 29 to 31 December with pop-up musical performances staged around the city on NYE. Further details about this event are set to be announced in coming weeks. Summernats: Announced in late September, the iconic annual Summernats festival has been delayed until 2020; a reduced capacity Rev Rock ‘n’ Roll event will be held in March 2021. Usually held in early January, the event was postponed due to its venue, Exhibition Park (EPIC), being used as a COVID-19 testing facility. Rev Rock ‘n’ Roll will be scheduled at EPIC

from 5 to 7 March 2021 with a maximum of 5,000 spectators. Australia Day: The ACT Government have announced no fireworks will go ahead as part of Australia Day celebrations in the Capital. There is no information about the annual Australia Day concert; however, more information on the event is due to be released in January. National Multicultural Festival: Canberra’s annual multicultural festival, which regularly attracts over 200,000 spectators to the city centre across three days, has also been added to the list of postponed events. Usually taking place in February, organisers have decided to postpone the event in the hope of retaining the original feel of the festival. Event organisers are set to announce more information in the New Year. Royal Canberra Show: On 30 November, Show organisers made the disappointing announcement the event has been cancelled for the first time in over 70 years. The ACT Government’s latest COVID-19 restrictions state no events of more than 5,000 people can go ahead, putting the event’s usual crowd of 50,000 spectators and 25,000 competitors off the table.

Organisers of the National Multicultural Festival, usually held in February, have decided to postpone the event in 2021. File image.

Organisers are hoping sponsors and spectators will jump back on board in support of the event in 2022. National Folk Festival: Organisers announced the cancellation of the 2021 event in October, after this year’s event, scheduled over the Easter long weekend (9-13 April), was cancelled due to COVID. The event is said to be returning to EPIC in 2022. Enlighten Festival: Enlighten Festival will return to the national capital during 2021, holding COVIDsafe events across 17 days from 26 February. Five events will run, including illuminations throughout the Parliamentary Triangle, a short film festival screening, and Symphony in the Park. These events are free, but will be ticketed to ensure numbers are COVID-safe.

Community concerns over potential algal blooms at Acton The proposed Acton Waterfront at West Basin is meant to be a vibrant cultural and entertainment precinct on a lakeside promenade – but a community group fears that it could be an ecological hazard instead. The ACT Government acquired 2.8 hectares of federal land at West Basin in March. Work began in September to realign the lake edge and build 500 metres of boardwalk. According to the Government, the new lake edge will be consistent with architect Walter Burley Griffin’s original plan connecting the city centre and the lake. But the Lake Burley Griffin Guardians – a voluntary group established in 2015 to protect the lake – believe the development could create a toxic blue-green algal bloom that would threaten fish and wildlife. Silt fences have been installed within the worksite on the lake edge and in the lake to prevent run-off or contamination which can contribute to algae growth, an ACT Government spokesperson stated. They said these silt fences are inspected at least once each week and immediately after 10

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heavy rainfall. But the Guardians worry that the silt fences are ineffectual. West Basin waters, they say, have become muddied and discoloured from lakebed disturbance and turbulence, despite the double row of silt curtains. Nor did silt curtains installed in the East Basin during the Kingston Foreshore works in 2009 prevent one of the worst blue-green algae blooms in the lake’s history, Guardians convener Juliet Ramsay said. She worries that algae growth in West Basin could be even worse because it is a backwater, with poor water flow, while the Molonglo River flowed past Kingston Foreshore. The Guardians are also concerned that the soft lake edge mix of planted species, weeds, beech trees and rocks – habitat for native species – has been destroyed. The hard edge replacement, they believe, will result in reduced water purification. “The purifying plants that were planted on the edge of West Basin have all gone now, along with the trees,” Ms Ramsay said. “These things are very damaging for wildlife. There’s a lot more turbidity in the water, which encourages nitrogen growth

and damage. That encourages bacterial growth that dies and create this toxicity.” The ACT Government, however, classifies the area as having only a low level of environmental importance. Before work began, the National Capital Authority, ACT Government, and the City Renewal Authority commissioned independent experts to conduct environmental studies, which are reviewed regularly. “There is no evidence of any significant or important wildlife habitat or endangered species in the area which is designated for the project,” the spokesperson said. The Government states that the new Acton Waterfront, its public spaces, and foreshore will provide new habitats for wildlife, including waterbirds. Environmental consultants inspect the worksite each month to ensure environmental protection measures are maintained and effective, and to check for wildlife. All workers are briefed about environmental issues, and how to manage and minimise impacts; work on site will stop if any threatened species are found. - Nick Fuller

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news Decommissioned bus shelter finds new home Over the span of a few days late last week, Canberra Concrete Recyclers co-owner Ian Oliver’s phone was blowing up with offers on a Clem Cummings bus shelter that he’d personally saved from the scrap heap. The shelter had been dropped off to Canberra Concrete Recyclers for demolition by an ACT Government contractor, having been removed from its previous home on Ginninderra Drive, Dunlop, following a traffic collision. “When this bus shelter came about, I thought there is no way on my conscience I could see this crushed,” Mr Oliver told Canberra Weekly. After a few months, he made a call to the man who put Canberra’s bus shelters back on the map, Newcastlebased artist, Trevor Dickinson. Mr Dickinson briefly posted an

ad for the shelter across social media with Mr Oliver’s phone number, which saw him fielding offers “left, right and centre”. After contemplating the logistics of handing the nine-tonne shelter to a buyer, Mr Oliver decided he’d keep the shelter on site by the weighbridge as a “smoko hut”, souvenir and talking point. “We’re saving it, people might have seen that little ad of it being for sale,” he said. “Whilst we received offers, we put it to one side … We didn’t want to see somebody hurt themselves putting it in their yard.” As a lifetime member of the National Trust of Australia, in addition to collecting souvenirs and vintage cars, Mr Oliver has a strong sense of history, which in part motivated him

A Clem Cummings bus shelter dropped off to Canberra Concrete Recyclers for demolition by an ACT Government contractor has been salvaged on site as a “smoko hut”. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

to hold onto the shelter. “If you ask me, I say they’re great, they’re very iconic for Canberra,” he said. “We’re seeing Canberra change pretty radically these days … We’re a new city and heritage is going quickly. I’m opposed to anything being demolished that shouldn’t be.” Having operated from their Pialligo site under a flight path adjacent to the Canberra Airport since 1992, Canberra Concrete Recyclers produce “about a quarter

of a million tonnes” of recycled building material every year, with roughly 200 trucks passing through each day. “It comes in in the form of building waste, concrete or asphalt and is then reprocessed into building materials,” Mr Oliver said. “We’re a true recycler, we pick, we pull waste material out of waste and currently send building waste to Veiola’s massive (landfill) site near Tarago … 300 tonnes per week.” - Denholm Samaras

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The Red Hill Primary School community prides itself on its innovation. So when COVID put a stop to its original 60th birthday celebrations, a slew of talented students, parents and alumni stepped in to capture its rich history in a book, Open hearts, Inquiring minds: Celebrating 60 years of Red Hill Primary School. The author, Emma Campbell, a former Australian War Memorial historian and mum of two current Red Hill students, collated the responses from a past and present student survey into a historical document. The current cohort of students were able to compete for the backcover art with their own picture depicting their love of their school. Emma’s husband and Walkley

Award winning cartoonist Pat Campbell designed the front cover. Fellow P & C members helped Emma with research, and a parent/ employee at the National Library of Australia was on hand to dig through the school archives. Emma said the school tentacles reached far and wide. “We have so many clever, intelligent, expert people and so to be able to draw on their efforts and expertise has been really useful,” she said. “We like to think it’s a really lovely souvenir in what’s been a really challenging year.” Open hearts, Inquiring minds: Celebrating 60 years of Red Hill Primary School is on sale at the Red Hill supermarket for $19; all proceeds go back to the school.

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in front of stairs and around corners so people can’t see them. “They’re not actually easy to move then when they’re stopped.” While Ms Wells hasn’t yet received a report of a vision impaired person suffering injury from a poorly parked e-scooter, she believed such an incident is “imminent”. “I live with low vision myself so I guess I can see the danger,” she said. For Ms Wells, it’s important the community is aware of the danger poorly parked e-scooters pose not just for vision impaired people, but others with limited mobility too. “If people just could take care to put them to the side so they’re not across pathways or in people’s walkways,” she said. ACT Government permit conditions for rental e-scooter

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they take parking compliance “very seriously”. Both providers work closely with businesses to resolve issues, which can include establishing no parking zones when requested to prevent scooters from being parked or setting up preferred parking stations to encourage patronage at their venues. Through their apps, they encourage and disincentivise riders to park in specific locations. They also require an end of the trip photo that can be audited to ensure the e-scooter is parked correctly. Read an extended version of this story at canberraweekly.com.au - Denholm Samaras

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news Canberra lights up to eliminate gender-based violence Canberra landmarks have turned orange from 25 November to 10 December to draw attention to family and domestic violence. The Zonta Club of Canberra Breakfast – the local branch of an international women’s empowerment group – launched its Zonta Says NO campaign last week, part of 16 days of global activism against gender-based violence. To date, 45 women in Australia alone have died this year because of violence at the hands of a partner or other family member. Crisis services report that the number of people seeking help has also increased this year, as coronavirus, social isolation, and lack of freedom of movement have escalated violence. In the ACT, more than 300 new clients sought help from the Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) between March and April. “Domestic violence is across all

sections of our community,” DVCS interim CEO Glenda Stevens said. “It does not discriminate on grounds of socioeconomic status, on income, on cultural group.” The Zonta campaign began on Wednesday 25 November, the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. To raise awareness of gender-based violence, Zonta and the ACT Government have illuminated light rail stops, the Canberra Centre water fountain, and the Malcolm Fraser Bridge in orange. Orange-themed floral exhibits have been installed in the Civic and Dickson libraries, each flower representing one of the dead victims of domestic violence. The Zonta campaign ends on International Human Rights Day, Thursday 10 December. On that day, the Canberra Rotary Peace Bell in Nara Park will be rung 45 times to

commemorate those women who died over the past year due to family and domestic violence, Ms Bird explained. It will also ring once for the male victims. The ceremony is deeply moving and sobering, Ms Bird said. ACT Government representatives and Senator David Smith MP are expected to attend, while musician Riley Lee will play his Japanese flute (shakuhachi). The event is jointly organised by Zonta and the Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin, and runs from 6.30am to 8.30am on 10 December. The event is free, but numbers are limited due to COVD19. Book online through Humanitix (https://events.humanitix.com/zontasays-no-canberra-rotary-peace-bellringing); attendees can also donate to the DVCS. Yvette Berry, Minister for Women

and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, said the 16 Days were an opportunity to get people thinking about how the community can reduce and ultimately eliminate domestic violence and violence against women. DVCS is sharing short stories on its social media platform about women working in the ACT who promote the elimination of violence against women. In partnership with ANU, DVCS has online training videos about domestic, family and sexual violence, how to respond to disclosure, and what to do as a bystander. DVCS encourages anyone who believes they may be experiencing domestic or family violence – whether as victim, perpetrator or witness – to phone their crisis line on 6280 0900, and talk to a counsellor. Calling is free, anonymous, and nonjudgemental. - Nick Fuller

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news New tech to help older Canberrans age at home As families across the country look for ways to help their elderly relatives maintain independence at home, a practical technology about to hit the ACT market offers a solution. InteliCare relies on a system of motion sensors placed around the home, and CEO Jason Waller described it as “a way of preserving independence” amongst older Australians. “There isn’t a family in Australia that isn’t affected by this,” he said. “Often, we make decisions based on emotions and fear, not facts and data, and often the data points to [the older person] being able to stay home.” Mr Waller said pendants and duress systems were old technology, and 80% of people who had pendants didn’t use them in an emergency. After installation, InteliCare

gathers data about the daily household routine, without video cameras or microphones. The homeowner gives formal permission to a friend, family member or carer to install the smartphone app and receive notifications if there’s a significant deviation from routine, so they can check in as soon as possible. InteliCare will be available in the ACT through not-for-profit charity Technology for Ageing and Disability ACT (TADACT), with support from community foundation Hands Across Canberra and the Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund. CEO Julie Lobel said InteliCare also had great practicality for people living with other health concerns like diabetes, cardiac issues, physical disabilities, and early onset dementia. Ms Lobel said it offered families

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and carers greater peace of mind by sending an ‘All OK’ notification each morning or picking up if something was out of the ordinary. “They might think, ‘Hmm, she hasn’t made a cup of tea. She hasn’t been moving in the bathroom. And the fridge hasn’t opened. What’s going on?’ “So it’s a little bit pre-emptive as well, without being invasive, which is quite unique to most systems as well.” TADACT community engagement manager Trudy Taylor said the new technology offered older people a greater sense of independence and

privacy because it meant fewer people interrupting them throughout the day, and the sensors unobtrusively blend in with their environment. “It just means it’s a quick glimpse on your phone, rather than having to call or drive over there,” she said. “So I think the system is just a different way of approaching caring for people and allowing them to be in their homes for just a little bit longer - at their own pace and under their own terms.” Visit canberraweekly.com.au for an extended version of this story. - Rosa Ritchie

news Paws for thought: ‘adopt, don’t shop’ this Christmas Giving a second chance of happiness, spending less money and bragging rights are some of the benefits RSPCA ACT are reminding Canberrans of when it comes to adopting, not shopping, a pet. Christmas can be a busy time for the organisation, and while impulse pet shopping is not encouraged, if you are ready to commit to a furry friend, adopting a rescue is recommended. RSPCA ACT CEO Michelle Robertson said it is important to consider a number of factors before jumping in headfirst. “The most important is you must be ready to commit. You commit for the life of that pet, it’s not

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an impulse decision, it’s something you really need to think about,” she said. “The choice of your pet needs to fit with your lifestyle and, depending on your lifestyle, that could be a cat or fish, or it might be a specific breed of dog.” Nationally, RSPCA took in over 110,000 animals this year, which have been lost or strays, surrendered or seized. The ACT branch estimate they will take in 4,000 animals to its shelter, receive 2,000 animal cruelty complaints and prepare 150,000 pet meals next year. Ms Robertson said despite common misconception, these animals don’t end up in the shelter through any fault of their own. “In terms of what we see at the shelter, animals are victims of human circumstances,” she said. “They end up in shelters not because of what they did or didn’t do but because of the humans who are supposed to care for them.” Currently there are 325 animals in care at RSPCA ACT, not all of which are ready for adoption yet but soon will be.

Ms Robertson said in her experience, she found people mostly shopped for pets when they were after a specific breed and timeframe. However, she said having a little more patience meant RSPCA may be able to help you on this journey. “Anecdotally, things we see that could be contributing to people wanting to shop is they are looking for a specific breed or they are not prepared to wait,” she said. “There are so many benefits to adopting but it means you have to be patient. We don’t know day to day what animals will come in, but we may be able to provide it in six months’ time.” Ms Robertson urged those looking to shop a pet to do so responsibly. “There are huge issues with over breeding, unethical practices, not in all instances but there could be, so shop from a reputable organisation to ensure you are taking a stance against that,” she said. For more information, visit rspca-act.org.au - Danielle Meddemmen

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news Summernats: it’s not just about the car There are few people in Canberra who have not heard of the annual Summernats festival, usually held in Canberra in early January. The first festival was held in 1988 and Summernats is now one of the bestknown car festivals in Australia. The festival has set not only records for car entries but also attendances, with about 100,000 people from around the country and the world attending the four-day event. Summernats has not been without its detractors, but love or hate the festival, it not only generates over $30 million each year for the Canberra economy, it also highlights the rapidly growing aftermarket automotive industry both in Australia and internationally. The Summernats festival was sold to Andy Lopez and two other partners

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in 2009 and their focus was on building the brand into one of the world’s best-known car festivals. Over the past 10 years, the business has grown to include a suite of festivals around Australia, as well as partnerships in New Zealand and the US. It generates increasing financial returns through international and domestic tourism and is supported by a gaming app, Burnout Masters, with well over 1.5 million downloads worldwide and online merchandising. Summernats is so much more than a car festival for ‘petrol heads’. The festival is for the passionate car enthusiast who is obsessed with the idea of creating that perfect car. To put the potential size of the Summernats market in context, the Australian aftermarket automotive parts sector is worth over US$11

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billion per year and is growing rapidly. Worldwide, this market is worth more than US$375 billion and is expected to grow at about 4% per year over the next decade. Passionate car collectors, restorers and exhibitors support this market. What does Summernats look like now? Andy says that they have not for a moment regretted buying Summernats and the team has had a great time running the event since. The company currently employs nine people who work full and part time. To date, they have added three new festivals to the portfolio. An annual event in Alice Springs is coming up to its seventh year. Delivered in partnership with the NT Government, Red CentreNATS brings around a $1011 million economic impact into Alice Springs each year. A new event will be delivered for the Rockhampton Regional Council in Queensland called Rockynats. “This was scheduled for June this year but is being pushed out to April 2021 Easter long weekend. Car entries sold out months before the event and tickets have been fabulous,” says Andy. The other event that has been added to the portfolio is an event called MotorEX, which is a business-to-consumer show. “We have partnered with the SEMA Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) in the US. The aim of this partnership is to work with Australian businesses to showcase their products to American automotive industry, and vice versa,” says Andy. “We have a lot of producers and distributors in Australia which are

very dependent on the American market, particularly the specialty aftermarket stuff. The US market for this is massive.” says Andy. The exporting side of things The company has really only been focusing on exports for the last three or four years. “Our understanding of export was really about taking our culture to the US market and trying to create inbound tourism back into Australia. That was our first idea about export and we had some reasonable success,” says Andy. He says “it is still too early to determine the impact on sales from the MotorEX events because we don’t have enough data yet”. However, based on market observations, Andy says that there is clearly a more united Australian presence in the market – a strong central narrative is developing. While it’s not all due to their involvement, getting SEMA to engage with Australian businesses has clearly had an impact. “Having that commonality – allowing businesses to talk about their products in a real live application is a big thing,” he says. “There is a company is Australia, for example called Rare Spares and they export parts. The biggest Holden owners club in the world outside of Australia is actually in Indonesia. While not many people take this market seriously it is in fact a multi-billiondollar industry. This article is published in partnership with the Canberra Business Chamber. Find an extended version of this story online at canberraweekly.com.au and canberrabusiness.com

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UC Caps continue to dominate Reigning champions, the UC Capitals have continued to dominate the WNBL series, remaining at the top of the ladder after a convincing 36-point win over Bendigo Spirit in Townsville on Saturday 28 November. The Canberra side outclassed Bendigo 87-51. So far, the UC Caps have only lost one of eight games played this season, against the Adelaide Lightening in the season opener. The Caps are still sitting comfortably on top of the 2020 ladder, with the Southside Flyers in second spot. The Caps faced the Melbourne Boomers in Townsville on Tuesday 1 December (results

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truffles love to live. Their passion has led to global recognition as an exporter of high-grade truffles to markets around the world. Every Canberran knows Summernats, the car festival held annually in Canberra since 1987. But did you know that the nation’s largest automotive lifestyle event, with 2,000+ modified and performance cars on display, generates an economic return for the ACT of $30m each year and attracts 100,000 national and international visitors. Now Summernats has diversified, with the creation of the Burnout Masters Game APP to enable non-event related export income and promote the event to the world. What do all these businesses have in common? They are all Canberra based, and all working to expand their operations and market reach. They have shown us how to adapt, re-build and create new jobs for our region, and that is something to celebrate as they truly are changing people’s lives and reactivating our economy. - Graham Catt, Chief Executive Officer Canberra Business Chamber

At a glance Brumbies re-sign old coaching staff The Plus500 Brumbies will welcome Dan Palmer back to its coaching staff, taking on the role of Scrum Coach for the 2021 Super Rugby season. Palmer was Brumby #132 and played 45 times for the Canberra side. He was previously in charge of the club’s set piece from 2015 to 2018 but took time off in past years to focus on his studies. Now, with a double degree in Science and Psychology and a firstclass honours in Neuroscience, he will re-join the coaching staff. The 2021 season will kick off with the Brumbies facing the Western Force in Perth on 19 February. More info: brumbies.rugby

Canberra Cavalry The Canberra Cavalry’s first games for the upcoming Australian Baseball League season will be against Perth Heat in Perth from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December. Fans can see the Cavs in action

at home at MIT Narrabundah Ballpark on 26-27 December when they take on the Melbourne Aces. More info: canberracavalry.com.au

Canberra United’s draw unveiled Canberra United’s 2020/21 Westfield W-League season will kick off on Monday 28 December, after the official draw was released on Monday 30 November. The local side will make the trip to WA to face Perth Glory in Round 1. Canberra United’s new home ground, Viking Park, will see its first match on Sunday 3 January, as the team goes head to head with Sydney FC. Round games will run until 25 March, when Canberra United vs Brisbane Roar in an away game. Fox Sports will broadcast live a minimum of 27 Westfield W-League 2020/21 season matches and the entire finals series. ABC TV will live broadcast one match per round on Sunday afternoons, as well as all matches of the finals series. All matches will be streamed on Kayo. More info: canberraunited.com.au

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GIVIT donation of the week: experience vouchers After a year of immense challenge and change, GIVIT is working to ensure some of Canberra's most vulnerable families have an extra special experience this Christmas. This holiday initiative aims to support our local businesses and attractions as well as disadvantaged community members. The one-ofa-kind appeal will distribute experience vouchers to GIVIT’s 250+ registered charitable organisations across the ACT so that families can give their children a special day out this holiday season. Be it a trip to the zoo, a movie at the cinema, or a special day out at the water park or miniature railway, your generous donation will bring joy and excitement to those would otherwise be missing out this Christmas. Donations can be pickedup by or posted to the organisation. To donate, visit givit.org.au/donate-items, search by category “Vouchers” to view requests located in your area. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

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The last Changemaker Career and Craft Hub (http://bit.ly/ ChangemakerHubDickson) for 2020 is on Friday 4 December in Dickson village: workshop 10-11am, craft and catch-up zone is drop-in and open 10am12.30pm. These events are designed to bring people together to meet others, learn from inspiring people, share ideas and have a good time. They are familyfriendly with activities for kids and adults. The for-purpose craft activity is painting small 'Brave Bots' that will be given to sick children in Calvary Hospital. Book free tickets via trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=662281

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Growing Healthy Kids project Have you ever wanted to have your own kitchen garden to increase the fresh food in your house, but don’t know how? Join Community Services #1’s Growing Healthy Kids project for weekly sessions to learn how to plant, harvest and prepare fresh fruit and vegetables for your family. 10am every second Monday at The Wellbeing Hub at CS#1, 63 Boolimba Crescent, Narrabundah. Places are limited so please register with Romney via email wellbeing@communityservices1.org or call 6126 4700.

Australian Friends of the International Brigades On Sunday 6 December from 12pm, the Australian Friends of the International Brigades will hold its annual commemoration and picnic at the Australian Volunteers Memorial in Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla. Come and join AFIB Canberra as they gather to remember the volunteers who went to Spain to defend democracy and fight fascism. More info: email Jim at afibcbr@gmail.com 30

All the doggos, fluffs, woofers, puppers, good bois and their human servants are cordially invited to the Rainbow Paws Program Annual Doggy Christmas Party on Saturday 5 December 10am12.30pm at the lawns outside Yarralumla Dog Park. The party will raise much needed funds to support the pets of vulnerable Canberrans. There will be loads of activities for humans and doggos alike including: Selfies with Santa (for the doggos); Mother of all Plant sales; Paw Print Art; Colouring in competition (for the kiddos); doggy show bags; lucky numbers dips; food, snacks and drinks; cat and dog treats for sale from The Cat Bowl; delicious home-made sauces by Judy; and ‘Selfie Lane’ for those dogs who are social media influencers. ACT Rescue and Foster, Labrador Rescue, and Pets In The Park will also be there. So make sure your best Christmas outfit is washed and ironed, start saving your paw-ket money and get ready for the best doggy party this year! This is a Covid safe event. More info: contact Natarsha on info@rainbowpaws.org or 0416 646 050.

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Eastlake Group working with St Johns The St John’s Care community pantry, which assists a diverse range of clients who for various reasons find themselves unable to purchase groceries and essential items, is empty. To help fill the shelves before Christmas, Eastlake Group’s three venues are accepting donations of non-perishable food items, supermarket gift cards and goods on St John’s Care wish list until Monday 21 December. Any toys donated need to be new with tags. Cash donations can be made to St John’s via stjohnscare.org.au

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Head to St Ninian’s, cnr Mouat & Brigalow Sts, Lyneham on Saturday 12 December 9am-2pm for: craft and Christmas craft gifts and decorations; books to suit all ages; plants to bloom throughout summer; a large range of treasures and white elephant including puzzles, games and kids’ things; new and pre-loved jewellery; and sausage sizzle cooked on the premises. Social distancing and other Covid guidelines will apply.

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GET YOUR HANDS ON A PIECE OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY With the closure of Western Australia’s iconic Argyle diamond mine in November this year, there has never been a better time to get your hands on one of these rarities. Thompson Bespoke Jewellers in Braidwood have a large selection of the beautiful pink diamonds, all certified and ready to be turned into a hand-made custom piece of jewellery or held onto for value. Each comes with its very own certification and you can trust Thompson Bespoke Jewellers to offer you the best service and advice. After more than 30 years’ experience in the industry through former store Briolette, Diana will make sure you leave the Braidwood store with everything you need. With the last Argyle diamonds being mined in Australia now, it will only be a matter of time until it is too hard to get your hands on these pieces of Australian history. Shop 7, 119 Wallace Street, Braidwood NSW E: sales@thompsonbespokejewlers.com T: 02 4842 1265

Your one-stop shop this festive season Discover a wide range of Australian made and designed homewares, gifts, jewellery, books, children’s toys and much more, both in-store and online. With free parking on weekends and a great cafe, enjoy a stressfree experience at the Museum Shop.

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VISIT SANTA AT CANBERRA OUTLET CENTRE You can still get your photos with the big guy in red this year, with socially-distanced Santa at Canberra Outlet Centre. Inside the centre’s magical woodland forest sits Santa’s COVID-safe sleigh, where you can take as many photos as you like during your 10-minute session – make sure you have some fun with it! $5 donations to Marymead will be payable by tap and go. Bookings are essential, secure your spot via canberraoutletcentre.com.au 337 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick T: 6112 6222

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Experienced gemmologist and diamond grader, Robert Hunt, has over three decades’ experience assisting Canberrans to acquire the best quality precious jewellery. Robert and the team at Diamonds Manuka specialise in handmade jewellery and offer a wide range to choose from, featuring D colour flawless diamonds, South Sea pearls, black opals from Lightning Ridge, Ellendale yellow diamonds, and a variety of coloured stone jewellery. Diamonds Manuka has a good supply of Australian Argyle pink diamonds from the Desert Rose collection, with outstanding hue, saturation and tone. These perfect pink diamonds are rapidly increasing in rarity following the closure of the Argyle mine in the remote East Kimberley region in WA this year. If you’re searching for something unique, shop from a comprehensive range of unset pink and yellow diamonds from which you may select a gem and have a piece of custom jewellery created. To provide the best service during the festive season, Diamonds Manuka has extended its opening hours to 10am-5pm, 7 days a week. Shop 5, Manuka Arcade, Manuka T: 6295 6448 E: info@diamondsmanuka.com.au

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If you’re looking to buy a considered, premium quality gift this Christmas, look no further than the National Museum of Australia’s Museum Shop for a wide range of exquisite products. Whether buying for him, her, children or pet lovers, indulge them in designer fashion, jewellery, homewares and beauty products; whether it’s a pair of funky dot painting socks, a jigsaw puzzle celebrating Australiana, fi ne soap scented with an intoxicating blend of native ingredients, or any one of a range of native Australian made condiments and seasonings for the foodie in your life. If sending gifts across the country or even the world, buying through the Museum Shop online allows you to circumvent the local post offi ce by mailing presents out directly – Christmas order cut-off dates can be found on the Museum Shop’s website. W: shop.nma.gov.au T: 6208 5222

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Christmas trading hours have been set, trucks have been serviced and summer staff rostered – FishCo Fish Market is fully stocked and gearing up to help thousands of customers choose their fresh fi sh and seafood for their summer celebrations! With fresh fish and seafood arriving daily, FishCo typically sells five to seven tonnes of fresh seafood every Christmas. They pride themselves in supplying a variety of fresh prawns and oysters and even encourage customers to taste fresh oysters and cooked prawns before buying. FishCo is open seven days and now also stocks a variety of deli produce, dry goods and fresh fruit and vegetables. This started as a service for those customers who shopped on Mondays and Tuesdays when the nearby markets were closed and has grown due to customer demand. 19 Dalby Street, Fyshwick W: fi shco.com.au T: 6239 6415

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T’is officially the season! We’re winding down for the year with a tipple in hand, and we’ve rounded up some simple ways to elevate your drinks for the party season.

Switch up your spritz with this recipe for a ruby red grapefruit take on the Italian classic. Pampelle spritz 2 parts Pampelle grapefruit aperitif 3 parts prosecco 1 part soda water

While we’d argue that champagne doesn’t need any dressing up, it can be fun to break out of the ordinary sometimes, especially in the silly season!

Add plenty of ice to a large wine glass. Pour in the measured ingredients and lightly stir. Garnish with a wedge of ruby red grapefruit. Recipe courtesy of Pampelle.

If you’re serving champagne in flutes, try a drop of guava nectar and if you’re using coupes or saucers, opt for some edible flowers. For a delicious upgrade to your G&T, try adding a crushed blackberry or two and a sprig of rosemary. Some local distillers to try include Underground Spirits, the Canberra Distillery and Big River Distilling Co. For the non-drinkers, there are some non-alcoholic ‘spirits’ like Lyre and Seedlip that can work in the place of the gin.

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For a non-alcoholic cocktail (that you don’t have to make yourself), try local company Altina Drinks.

How to: the perfect cheese board The perfect cheese board should have three things, according to French cheese monger and ambassador for the Bon Fromage Festival of European Cheeses, François Robin. First up, you’ll need a range of cheeses with something for everyone. “Always start with the mildest cheese and finish with the strongest,” François says. “You don’t want to overpower those taste buds first and not be able to taste anything else.” Secondly, it’s important to cut the portions in advance and have your guests follow this – that way no one is left with the rind! And finally, “pack the board with nuts, macadamia, honey, crackers, grapes, dried apples or mangos,” says François, “anything that will encourage people to pair their cheese with other ingredients”. Cheeses to try François’ must-have cheeses for the perfect board include a double-cream brie or BrillatSavarin – “great to highlight black truffle’; Comté, which he says is best aged to around

the 18-24 month mark; a “decadent and runny” Époisses; and Fourme d’Ambert, which, according to François, pairs perfectly with sweet ingredients like pear, jam or gingerbread. A match made in heaven When matching your cheeses to wine, François has a few tips. “Époisses and chardonnay or goats cheese and King’s Valley sauvignon are good matches,” he says. “New World wines are also super pairings.” Most white wines will match well with cheese, especially those that are on the drier side. Red wines will work well with your heavier cheeses; however, if you want to avoid a metallic taste for things like a regular brie, steer clear of full-bodied and oaky reds. “Try fruity red wines instead, like Beaujolais,” François suggests. If you’re a bubbles fan, try a double-cream or a cheese with mild intensity, while sweet wine lovers can’t go wrong with salty cheeses like blue.

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That’s arts and entertainment Adamek is well versed in the peak body’s role as an advocacy group; she is keen to promote dance practice “in all its forms”. “One of the roles of Ausdance is to promote effectively the incredible diaspora of dance that goes on, but also here being able to run programs as well,” she said. Since arriving in September, Dr Adamek said she has enjoyed developing a feel for the lay of the land here in the capital. “Every place has their own local colour, and what those grassroots things that have often been developing for decades are, and so that’s always exciting; nothing’s ever the same in any two places. “I can see there are opportunities to harvest some really interesting, innovative and high-quality work. “There’s a massive groundswell of local artists here who are about to step up to that next level; I’m here to be able to help facilitate that.”

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Appointed to the role in late September, Ausdance ACT director Dr Cathy Adamek has hit the ground running since relocating to Canberra from Adelaide. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Ausdance ACT appoints new director

In late September, Ausdance ACT appointed Dr Cathy Adamek from South Australia as the organisation’s new director. Dr Adamek steps into the Canberra role with a breadth of experience and knowledge, having formerly been president of Ausdance South Australia in a voluntary capacity. “Each Ausdance is quite different depending on which state you’re in; it was a huge asset being able to understand the broad remit of Ausdance as a peak body and as an organisational body too,” she said. Having worked as a performer, choreographer, director and creative producer across theatre, film, TV and radio, Adamek’s credits also include a PhD she completed in 2017. Her experience at Ausdance SA means Dr 52

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Born out of the desire to put their beautiful Gundaroo vineyard to use while weddings were off the cards earlier this year, Tallagandra Hill’s series of live music events has proved a smashing success since July. Starting out with the wildly popular We Love Local Festival that saw eight gigs performed on weekends from July to September, to date they’ve held 15 gigs – all of which have sold out to capacity. Tallagandra Hill co-owner Dave Faulks said he’s been unable to ignore the overwhelming response they’ve received to their live music. “People have been excited to be getting out and about,” he said. Coming up on Sunday 13 December, Tallagandra Hill’s Rising Star Music Festival will feature three and a half hours of original live music from five emerging Canberra-based artists. Lucy Sugerman, Kim Yang, Lisa Richards, Marty K, and Miss M will each perform a set before all five artists come together for a ‘grand finale’ set that the performers have chosen and curated. “Rising Star was an idea where we wanted to highlight some pretty exceptional musicians, who are not necessarily massively high profile, based in Canberra,” Mr Faulks said. Visit tallagandrahill.com.au for more information; bookings via eventbrite.com.au

Tim Ross partners with NGA for podcast series

Design enthusiast Tim Ross’ passion for art was seeded by a book gifted to his mother before he was even born – a publication which is now the inspiration behind a new podcast series on the influence of art in our lives, developed in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia. Titled Constant, the five-part series includes interviews with a range of Australian artists plus essays, videos and photo galleries, and is now available via the Gallery’s website. The podcast series tells stories covering the gamut of Australian art, from a discussion with Ben Quilty about Margaret Olley to a digital project inspired by a 1975 collaboration between artist Syd Ball and Split Enz. Ross’ inspiration for Constant is the book Australian Painters of the 70s, published in 1975 and edited by Mervyn Horton. “Dad gave it to Mum as a Mother’s Day gift in 1975 and that little book with its bold graphics and John Coburn painting on the cover somehow struck a chord with me,” he said. “Reading it today, it’s impossible to miss the connections I have made with the artists and their work, how art has become a constant by osmosis. My love of that book has incubated this project.” Tim Ross’ Constant is now available at nga.gov.au/timross

Lucy Sugerman is one of five local performers on the bill at the Rising Star Music Festival at Tallagandra Hill, Gundaroo, on Sunday afternoon, 13 December.

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Young couple Abby Holland (Kristen Stewart) and Harper Caldwell (Mackenzie Davis) are out on a date when, wrapped up in the moment, Harper invites Abby home for Christmas to meet her family. Halfway to Harper’s family home, however, Harper comes clean and tells Abby that she has not actually come out to her conservative family. Based on writer/director Clea DuVall’s own experiences, Happiest Season’s strength is the excellent chemistry between Stewart and Davis. Absolutely smitten with the Christmas season, the two embark on a journey to Harper’s home and her past, where Abby slowly learns that Harper isn’t all she seems. While Harper conforms back into her familial role with her rivalling siblings, Abby is thrust into the lion’s den, having to act as Harper’s

orphaned college roommate. Forced to put up with Harper’s family and her exes, Abby has an ally in gay best friend John (Dan Levy), who not only (poorly) looks after Abby’s pets while she is away, but offers much needed emotional support during this trying time. Beautifully shot on location in Pittsburgh, the streets, cafes, cinema and bars are cosy and evoke the magic of Christmas. Abby is a fish-out-of-water, struggling to stay afloat in a world of sophisticated dinners and elegant parties where reputation and image is everything. Harper is her lifeline, which is in danger of being severed! Verdict: An utterly charming outing for Stewart and Davis that will melt the coldest of hearts this Christmas season. 5 stars. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

Book talk This week, Michael Popple recommends three excellent recent releases to buy this Christmas. More of Michael’s reviews can be found on his blog: unseenlibrary.com The Queen’s Captain by Peter Watt Pan Macmillan, $32.99

1863, Australian colonial Ian Steele is still fighting in the British army under the name Captain Samuel Forbes. Ian’s 10 years in the army are nearly done, but fi rst he must survive campaigns in India and New Zealand. With friends in danger and old enemies plotting to kill him, how will the adventure of the Queen’s Colonial end? Australia’s master of the historical fiction novel, Peter Watt, returns with the fi nal book in his Colonial trilogy. This book is jammed full of action and adventure and provides the reader with a thrilling conclusion to this epic historical series.

The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly Allen & Unwin, $32.99

Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer, is forced to defend his most important client yet, himself. After a body is found in the trunk of his Lincoln, Haller is charged with murder. Forced to plan his own defence from behind bars, Haller needs to fi nd out who framed him and prove it in court. But can even the legendary Lincoln Lawyer win such an impossible case? The latest novel from the always impressive Michael Connelly is an amazing legal thriller that readers can really sink their teeth into. Fun, clever and extremely compelling, this is the perfect gift for any crime fiction lover.

The Tower of Fools by Andrzej Sapkowski Gollancz, $32.99

Fans of The Witcher television series and books will love to receive this intriguing fi rst book in Andrzej Sapkowski’s Hussite trilogy. Set in 15th century Poland, this novel follows Reinmar of Bielawa, a young doctor and magician, who fi nds himself in all manner of trouble with a powerful noble family. Forced to flee into the wilderness, Reinmar becomes caught up in a dangerous conspiracy that could change Europe forever. This exciting novel from Sapkowski combines interesting fantasy elements with key parts of Eastern European history. A unique and wildly entertaining read, it is an incredibly fun book to read over the summer break. 54

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CANBERRA SINFONIA: Returns for their only performance of 2020, Natalie Nicolas & Lachner, 5 December 2pm, Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest; canberrasinfonia.com

MUSIC AT MIDDAY: Major Darren Cole and the Royal Military College Band return to Canberra Theatre Centre, 8 December 12pm, gold coin donation on entry; registration essential.

MUSIC FOR CANBERRA: Their upcoming end of term concert, A Musical Celebration, at Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music, 5 December; musicforcanberra.org.au

NATURE OBSERVED: An exhibition presented by the Gumnuts Artists’ Collective at The Old Barn, 18 Beltana Road, Piallago, 10-13, 17-20 December 10am-4pm.

AUSTRALIAN DANCE PARTY: Presents new work Symbiosis, in development, at Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton, 5 December 5.30pm; events.humanitix.com/symbiosis-development

SUNSET CINEMA: Showing an array of Christmas films, cult classics and new releases at the ANBG Eucalyptus Lawns, Acton, 10 December – 9 January; sunsetcinema.com.au

SIGN OF THE TIMES: A new exhibition of Canberra signs representing the city from the early 1900s to the present day on display at CMAG, Civic, until 20 February 2021; cmag.com.au

A LUMINOUS CHRISTMAS: Celebrate the festive season with Luminescence and the CIMF by way of a host of events across Canberra, 11-13 December; cimf.org.au

JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL: A free classics program at the NFSA, Acton, 4-13 December; japanesefilmfestival.net

OPEN STUDIO: Isla Patterson watercolour studio is open 4-6 December 10am-4pm at 10 Mainoru Place, Hawker; register via islapatterson@homemail.com.au

SONGS & SONNETS OVER DINNER: Enjoy a three-course dinner and a show of original compositions by Lakespeare & Co, Manuka Lawns, Griffith, 4 & 12 December; lakespeare.eventbrite.com

ME AND MY MATES VS THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: A special one-off anniversary screening with Q&A at Limelight Cinemas Tuggeranong, 11 December 6.30pm; sanguinetimedia.com.au

CANOES, CHAMPAGNE AND CANAPÉS: Experience Lake Burley Griffin in a new way by paddling and dining on delicious local produce, 5 December 11.30am-2pm and 2.30pm-5pm; wildfest.com.au

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LIGHTBULB IMPROV: Presents a Christmas special completely made up on the spot, 3 December 7-9pm at Smiths Alternative, Civic, $15; smithsalternative.com STRATHNAIRN ARTS: Hosts the first exhibition of Lily Sharrock, Creativity on Wheels at their Holt gallery, 3-20 December; strathnairn.com.au

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and thrive. If you can grow a garden, even tend to some pots on your balcony, then who knows what else you’re capable of achieving. … Good for your body Gardening can be hard work but the kind of work your heart likes. Digging, planting and weeding burns calories, moves joints and tones muscles and can provide cardiovascular benefits. Not only that, if you get out early in the morning when the UV index is low, it’s a good time to safely top up your vitamin D levels. … Good for the family Sharing the love of gardens with your kids is a beautiful way to relax and spend time together. Not only that, exposure to dirt helps your microbiome (the same is even true for indoor plants) and can bring immune benefits like reduced allergies. … Good for your community With a network of community gardens dotted

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With all the spring rain we had in Canberra, our gardens and parks are as green and lush as I can remember. You may have been out tackling knee-high lawn (or was that just me?) as well as an abundance of weeds that have also flourished since the wettest October for 44 years. If so, you may like to know there is considerable evidence that gardening is good for your health.

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With endless options, Christmas trees are the crown jewel of our festive decorations. There is the traditional green tree, either real, artificial or a miniature living tree. For the winter wonderland experience, which requires you to ignore the hemisphere you live in, involving a white tree is always beautiful, or you can opt for a green tree, then spray on fake snow. Why not go full hipster by using alternative materials such as clothes hangers, thongs, or even a vinyl wall sticker? Regardless of tree type, you’ll need a colour scheme, ornament collection, lights, garland or ribbon and a tree topper. Remembering the art is in the placement, these tips will produce the wow factor.

Colour schemes and themes

Green and red or silver and gold mixed metallics are classics, but trending colour schemes include black and emerald green, tiffany blue and white, and rainbow. Make sure your colours match your theme: elegant is about sparkle; simple and rustic or minimalist means showcasing the tree and complementing with earthy tones. If using a feature colour for multiple layers, include a variety of textures such as matte, glitter and shiny metallic to add dimension.

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Regardless of tree type, you’ll need a colour scheme, ornament collection, lights, garland or ribbon and a tree topper.

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Step 1: If using an artificial tree, the fi rst, least fun, and most essential step is to fluff the tree. Step 2: Add Christmas lights. Advice suggests a minimum of one strand of 100 lights per 30cm. Check the lights are working and fi x any problems before putting them on the tree. All lights should be identical in size, colour and shape. If your tree is green so too should the lighting cords be; if it’s white, the cords should be white. Start from the bottom back of the tree, periodically step back to look at your progress and adjust as needed. Step 3: Choose a garland or ribbon in your colour theme; it’s not recommended to use both. For the garland, start about 1/5th of the way down the top of the tree, run down the tree at an angle, two to three times for a 2m tree and use floral wire to attach or twist the branches together. Using ribbon on your Christmas tree makes it easier to change the look every year. Cut the ribbon into lengths varying from 5-10 cm. Start in the middle of the tree, stick your hands in and feel around for somewhere to attach the ribbon. Billow the ribbon diagonally, bring the centre in and secure the middle of the ribbon inside the tree to form one billowed tuft. Once secured, take the rest of the ribbon back out

and form one more tuft then secure the tail. Start at another place, repeat all over the tree, mixing up the directions. Once the tree is covered consistently and thoroughly, add an accent ribbon. As a rule of thumb, the wider the ribbon, the bigger the loops can be, start with a test piece before you decide your length. Finally, add any busy or patterned ribbon in small quantities. Tips: Don’t pull the ribbon tight against the branches, you don’t want to see a taut wrinkle. When you are billowing, clear the outside branches into a big loop, but not so much it sags. Step 4: Now it’s time to arrange fi llers and ornaments. Fill any gaps with floral pieces, then starting with the largest or most unique, hang ornaments. Repeat with medium then small ornaments; cover any lighting cords, wire, or gaps in your tree. Tip: As a general rule, place smaller ornaments near the top of the tree and larger ones lower down. Step 5: Finally, top the tree. Traditional stars or angels look best when coupled with ribbon or another feature, you can mix it up with a berry or floral piece, DIY sprayed stems and branches or even an old wedding centrepiece. It shouldn’t go right to the top of the tree; this feature looks best a hands-width down from the tip.

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Penthouse perfection Kingston 75/5 Kerridge Street This Inner South penthouse apartment is the ultimate lakeside abode, boasting an enormous 145sqm terrace with views across the Kingston Foreshore. Independent Inner North and City principal and licensed agent, Grahame O’Brien, says the enormous outdoor entertaining

space is the real drawcard of this luxury apartment, perfect for those who want to “entertain in style”. “This area includes an outdoor barbecue, double outdoor bar fridge, built-in planter boxes, large cement table with chairs and a retractable roof – ideal for entertaining in all weather conditions,” O’Brien says.

“The sundrenched terrace overlooks the vibrant Kingston Foreshore, and enjoys filtered views of Lake Burley Griffin and the beautiful Jerrabomberra Wetlands.” Close to the restaurants and bars of the Foreshore, Kingston and Manuka, this three-bedroom, two-storey apartment has luxe features in spades, including polished concrete ceilings, feature skylights, marble tiles, and a main bedroom suite with ensuite and walk-in robe. The modern kitchen boasts stone benchtops and Miele appliances, while the open-plan kitchen, living and dining space flow out to the terrace for an easy indoor-outdoor lifestyle. “This home is ideal for a

professional couple looking to entertain and revel in all of life’s amenities, or downsizers who desire space and quality,” says O’Brien. Nearby to the Fyshwick markets, Telopea Park and the walking and bike trails around the lake and the wetlands, this slice of the Foreshore is the ultimate lifestyle property.

EER 3.0 Auction Wednesday 9 December 12.30pm on site View Contact agent Agent Grahame O'Brien Mob 0418 625 437 Independent Inner North and City Ph 6209 4000

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recent sales 32 Wallangara Street, O’Malley 13 Mialli Place, O’Malley 8 Daglish Street, Curtin 14 Downes Place, Hughes 3 Gawler Crescent, Deakin 35 Green Street, Narrabundah 144 Miller Street, O’Connor 1/14 Currie Crescent, Kingston 122 Samaria Street, Crace 14a Parsons Street, Torrens 10 Myall Street, O’Connor 10 Fulton Street, Macquarie 59 Dash Crescent, Fadden 105 Majura Avenue, Dickson 15 Capella Crescent, Giralang 30A Maclaurin Crescent, Chifley 3 Wallen Place, McKellar 2 Bath Place, Spence 6 Paul Place, Monash 29 Archibald Street, Lyneham 39 Kneebone Street, Bonython 30 Nemarang Crescent, Waramanga 9 Genoa Street, Amaroo 5 Tooroonga Crescent, Jerrabomberra 23 Fairley Crescent, Theodore 1/2 Conolly Place, Kambah 89 Ross Road, Queanbeyan 8 Bryant Place, Weston 20 Goodman Street, Monash 33 Mortimer Lewis Drive, Greenway 132 Belconnen Way, Scullin 41 Mofflin Street, Chisholm 11 Hodgson Place, Pearce 152 Roden Cutler Drive, Bonner 16/4 Tauss Place, Bruce 16 Balala Place, Isabella Plains 157 Anthony Rolfe Avenue, Gungahlin 1222/240 Bunda Street, City 50/67 Negus Crescent, Watson 15 Pumpurs Crescent, Taylor 17 Marlock Street, Rivett 4/10 Burke Street, Kingston 26 Connibere Crescent, Oxley 35/15 Coranderrk Street, City

under the hammer $3,500,000 $2,900,000 $2,010,000 $1,540,000 $1,435,000 $1,350,000 $1,320,000 $1,280,000 $1,240,000 $1,220,000 $1,075,000 $1,060,000 $1,028,000 $915,000 $860,000 $845,000 $820,000 $801,000 $790,000 $770,000 $765,000 $763,000 $752,000 $750,000 $750,000 $745,000 $742,000 $739,000 $716,000 $699,000 $687,000 $678,000 $670,000 $660,000 $660,000 $655,000 $647,000 $640,000 $635,000 $635,000 $634,000 $627,000 $620,000 $610,000

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9 Powers Place, Latham $575,100 LJ Hooker 115 Mortimer Lewis Drive, Greenway $575,000 Independent 4 Conder Street, Weston $565,000 Luton 14 Fairydale Street, Harrison $560,000 LJ Hooker 19/14 Florence Taylor Street, Greenway $560,000 One Agency 30 Marie Little Crescent, Denman Prospect $550,000 Independent 48 John Crawford Crescent, Casey $542,000 McGrath 27/4 Redwood Avenue, Jerrabomberra $537,500 McGrath 129/9-11 Irving Street, Phillip $537,000 Independent 120/9-11 Irving Street, Phillip $533,000 Independent 12/4 Mansfield Place, Phillip $530,000 Christine Shaw 21/15 Oliver Street, Lyneham $524,000 LJ Hooker 39/11 Trevillian Quay, Kingston $520,000 Independent 2/55 Jumbuck Crescent, Lawson $517,000 Blackshaw 4 Hillbar Rise, Karabar $515,000 Independent 215/27 Lonsdale Street, Braddon $512,500 LJ Hooker 2/24 Damala Street, Waramanga $510,000 One Agency 6/1 The Mews, City $495,000 Independent 21 Greene Place, Belconnen $490,000 One Agency 11/36 John Holt Street, Macgregor $478,000 McGrath 5/38 Horbury Street, Phillip $450,000 Upside 17/9-11 Irving Street, Phillip $448,000 Independent 85/227 Flemington Road, Franklin $444,000 Blackshaw 12/23 Chave Street, Holt $443,975 LJ Hooker 11/74 Leichhardt Street, Griffith $435,000 Independent 118/9-11 Irving Street, Phillip $430,000 Independent 27 Stanner Circuit, Bonner $430,000 LJ Hooker 29/74 Leichhardt Street, Griffith $429,000 Independent 19/8 Henry Kendall Street, Franklin $425,000 Hive 31/55 Burkitt Street, Page $420,000 Upside 50/1 Beissel Street, Belconnen $420,000 LJ Hooker 128/11 Trevillian Quay, Kingston $400,000 Independent 17/1 Tauss Place, Bruce $399,000 LJ Hooker 31/3 Gordon Street, City $399,000 Luton 1/49 John Bull Street, Queanbeyan West $390,000 Upside 36/2 Hoffmann Street, Moncrieff $390,000 McGrath 11/8 Antis Street, Phillip $386,000 LJ Hooker 89/2 Peter Cullen Way, Wright $380,000 McGrath 39/40 Torrens Street, Braddon $375,000 Harcourts 67/120 Thynne Street, Bruce $305,000 LJ Hooker 22/12 Albermarle Place, Phillip $280,000 LJ Hooker 5/51 Hampton Circuit, Yarralumla $260,000 Luton 48/101 Hennessy Street, Belconnen $187,500 LJ Hooker Data is provided by agents. Source: Realestate.com.au

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Weekly market wrap Lowering of HomeBuilder Grant payments ratchets up pressure to act now The Federal Government has announced an extension of the of HomeBuilder scheme for a further three months to 31 March 2021, however, will lower the payment from $25,000 to $15,000 from 1 January. This will be fantastic news for buyers who have been saving their deposit expecting to miss out on receiving a grant, but ratchets up pressure on the market looking now to act quickly or face a double whammy of paying higher prices and receiving a lower grant amount. As explained in this column previously, the market has a misconception believing they have until 31 December to exchange contracts. While this is not factually incorrect, it fails to account for Christmas holidays starting from 24 December and conveyancing timeframes to exchange contracts currently exceeding three weeks (at best) and often taking over a month. I recently heard the conveyancing process eloquently described as a ‘disaster’ by a very charismatic developer who identified timeframes to exchange contracts had more than doubled in the last few months. New development applications are not offering much in the way of new supply for buyers seeking townhouses. Aside from small sites in greenfield suburbs there is a shortage of new supply coming in early 2021. This part of the market is currently experiencing significant demand, causing some buyers who take time to consider their decision to be disappointed when they contact the agent hours or days later and find out the property has sold. Inability to scale skilled resources in line with higher transaction volumes means conveyancing timeframes may get longer. On

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the basis timeframes to exchange contracts remain constant, and allowing for the Christmas shutdown, buyers have only two and a half months to make their decision. Historically there is little new stock released prior to Valentine’s Day (14 February) resulting in now being the best opportunity to choose your new property.

Plenty of heat in the market On Saturday 28 November, Canberra recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 74%. This was the second week of the preliminary auction clearance rate moderating to below 80%. Of the 70 reported results, 52 properties sold with a gross sales value of $40,905,600 and median of

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$890,000. Individual results indicate plenty of heat in the market demonstrated by a property in Hughes selling for over $2,000,000 and breaking the suburb record. Robust demand across the market saw Canberra property values increase by 1.9% during November, according to CoreLogic’s Monthly Home Values Index. Our median property value of $672,866 now exceeds Melbourne’s at $672,172, as explained why it would in this column on 8 August. Delaying decisions has quickly become an expensive exercise.

Belconnen High School catchment zone in national top 10 in for growth Belconnen High School’s catchment zone is proving popular with home buyers, with house prices in the area recording a 26% increase (year-on-year). The priority enrolment area, which includes Florey, Hawker, Page, Scullin and Weetangera for 2021, was the ninth-highest in Australia, according to Domain’s 2020 school zones report. In the ACT’s top 10, Belconnen High School is followed by Lanyon High School, Hawker College, Erindale College, Lake Tuggeranong College, Gungahlin College, Mount Stromlo High School, UC High School Kaleen, Calwell

High School and Melba Copland Secondary School. Charles Conder Primary School saw the highest growth in the ACT for a primary school, at 23% for the catchment zone which includes Banks, Tharwa and the surrounding rural area and part of Conder. Seven of the top 10 primary schools on the list were from the northside, including Hawker Primary School, Palmerston District Primary School and Neville Bonner Primary School in places two, four and five respectively. Monash Primary School and Arawang Primary School carried the torch for the southside, in spots three and six.

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Packed with potential Torrens 9 Kavel Street The potential present in this Torrens home cannot be ignored. According to licensed agent Gillian Thorn, of Christine Shaw Properties, 9 Kavel Street is “well worth considering” for future renovation or extension. “It has been in the same family since it was built around 1966,” Thorn says. “It is an unpretentious home which has been maintained over many years to a very high standard. “Although the kitchen is reminiscent of the 1970s, it has a practical layout suited to the modern family unit.”

Close to Southside hubs like the Woden Town Centre and the Southlands Shopping Centre at Mawson, this home boasts location and amenity with a simple and functional floor plan. It’s also nearby to a number of schooling options like Sacred Heart and Torrens primary schools, Marist College and Melrose High School. The bathroom and laundry have been updated, there is ample room in the front and back yards for the kids to play, and there is ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning for year-round comfort.

Thorn says this home on its 669sqm block is ideal for “first home buyers, families with young children or a buyer who would purchase the home, rent it out for 12 months whilst they draw up their plans to renovate or extend it”. “This is an entry level home situated on a good sized block with a northerly aspect to the front,” she says.

EER 1.0 Auction Sat 12 Dec 1.30pm on site View Sat 5 Dec 11.30am-12.15pm; Tues 8 Dec 5.15-6pm; Thurs 10 Dec 5.15-6pm Agent Gillian Thorn Mob 0416 017 072 Christine Shaw Properties Ph 6295 6304

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Deakin 93 Strickland Crescent Nestled within glorious gardens, this elegant, architecturally designed fourbedroom four-bathroom home still retains its original charm. Walk along the pathway through the beech hedge to enter this delightful property set back from the road, so unusual in modernised homes, assuring privacy.

EER 3.0 Auction Wednesday 16 December 6pm on site View Saturday 5 December 11-11.45am; Tuesday 8 December 12-12.30pm Agent Geraldine Collison Mob 0419 208 244 Luton Properties Manuka Ph 6260 8999

2 Griffith 67/53 McMillan Crescent This beautifully updated two-bedroom apartment is without doubt the largest unit in the 'Avalon' complex. Situated in highly desirable Griffith, close to cafĂŠs and shopping precincts in Manuka and Kingston, you will love the lifestyle on offer. A recently renovated kitchen, open plan living and 2.5m high ceilings create a sense of space and sophistication.

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EER 3.0 Price $380,000 View Saturday 5 December 1.15-1.45pm Agent Michael Braddon Mob 0408 446 793 Blackshaw Gungahlin Ph 6241 9444

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Yarralumla 87 Schlich Street Visually spectacular and a delight to the senses, this unique and remarkable property has come to the market and presents a wonderful opportunity to buy an iconic home in an exceptional location. Expansive nearby parkland offers an amazing outlook over Lake Burley Griffin to Black Mountain Tower with walking and cycling paths in abundance. It is just a five-minute stroll to a lakeside beach! Schlich Street, Yarralumla

epitomises what the ‘Bush Capital’ promises. The romantic, fairy-tale gardens in which the residence nestles are the results of the current owners’ meticulous and considered work over 30 years. They have been described as one of the best examples of a cottage garden in the ACT and are home to an abundance of tree plant varieties, bird species and friendly lizards

Amaroo 28 Dulverton Street 28 Dulverton Street, Amaroo is an exceptional home that’s affordable and located close to schools and shops! Situated on a 450sqm block, this home includes an open-plan family room/meals area and a wraparound kitchen. There’s also a covered outdoor entertaining area overlooking the back yard. Spacious and functional, the kitchen includes gas cook top, electric oven, dishwasher, stone benches and

EER 2.0 Auction Saturday 19 December 10am on site View Friday 4 December 5.306.30pm; Saturday 5 December 11.45am-12.30pm; Sunday 6 December 3-3.45pm Agent Naish Stormon Mob 0488 164 426 LJ Hooker Gungahlin Ph 6213 3999

plenty of cupboard space. In what was once a fourbedroom home, the main bedroom has been combined with bedroom three to create a very generous bedroom. If you prefer, there is scope to restore this home to a four-bedroom residence. The home also includes ducted gas heating, a reverse-cycle split system air conditioner and gas hot water.

EER 4.0 Price $685,000+ View Saturday 5 December 10-10.45am Agent Jeff Shortland Mob 0417 483 627 LJ Hooker Gungahlin Ph 6213 3999

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3 Benaroon Circuit AMAROO This well-appointed family home with a

• Landscaped gardens front and back

extensive floor plan that flows smoothly

• Established trees and shrubs

discreet street presence comprises an from its welcoming entrance. Warm

colours and space impart comfort and balance both inside and out.

• Private front courtyard with cherry trees • Productive vegetable gardens • Hügelkultur vegetable garden

504sqm

SOLD Contact agent _______________________________________________ Agent Naomi Sachs 0401 313 072

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14 Erdos Street Bruce On offer in the most sought-after position in Bruce, is a lovely 5-bedroom, 3-

bathroom 2 car garage Townhouse that

will be of interest to not only the growing family but investors alike

• Balcony/Terrace • Outdoor area • Central Heating • Laundry with external access • Floor to ceiling tiles in bathroom • Walk-in closets in 4 bedrooms • Superb location

Auction | Online Wed, 23rd Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 5th Dec at 10:15am to 10:45am _______________________________________________ Agent Andrew Grenfell 0424 858 529 Emily Haskew 0481 743 600 LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

38 Cooney Court CHARNWOOD PRICE GUIDE - $510,000+

• Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac

A house is so much more than just 4 walls and a roof, it

• 594sqm block wraps with huge private paved

is a place to build memories, to gather around BBQ's

entertaining area and plenty of grassed space

on warm afternoons and fire pits on the cold ones, it is

• New carpet, paint and ceiling fans

a place for children to run around and for community

• Sustainable approach with solar panels, water tanks

ties to be built. Well that is what life at 38 Cooney Court has been all about.

for the gardens and a veggie patch

Online Auction Wed, 16th Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat 5th Dec at 11:00am - 11:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Sandra Masters 0416 121 155

• Less than 1.5km to the Charwnood Shops

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420/2 Grose Street Deakin

Situated with a beautiful vista into the tree

• Timber flooring & custom joinery throughout

canopies and on to our iconic Black Mountain

• Dedicated study nook with built-in desk &

Tower, this executive apartment in the

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• Separate laundry with large linen press

light apartments with a focus on high end

• Custom fold out bed with joinery to living room

inclusions, natural light and easy day to day

• Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning

livability, all in a beautiful community setting.

• Intercom entry & lift access

For Sale $548,000+ _______________________________________________ View By Appointment Contact Agent _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178

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13 Henry Sutton Circuit Dunlop Situated in a quiet loop street on a

• Living 225.56 sq/m

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• Pergola 26.45 sq/m

672sqm block, this beautiful home is bedroom and ensuite adjoin the rumpus room making it ideal for the extended family or student accommodation.

• Garage 39.98 sq/m • Under roof 300 sq/m • Block 672 sq/m

672sqm

For Sale Contact agent _______________________________________________ Agent Jeff Shortland 0417 483 627

• Built 2005

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8 Leonard Close Dunlop

Positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac, this well-

• Formal lounge at front of house

Conveniently located just minutes to

• Covered outdoor pergola

presented home could be the one for you. Charnwood shops and Kippax Shopping Centre, you will have easy access to a

variety of amenities and walking tracks.

• Light filled combined living/dining • Fully fenced yard with lots of space

• Lots of greenery & lovely plantations • Many walking tracks & parklands

409sqm

Auction | Online Wed, 23rd Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 5th Dec at 9:00am - 9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Shan Gao 0457 038 888

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351/1 Anthony Rolfe Avenue Gungahlin Located on the fringe of Gungahlin CBD,

• Large open plan living/dining area

convenient, boutique style living. Within

• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops

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walking distance to the Marketplace and plenty of popular amenities right at your doorstep, life just can’t get much easier.

• Natural light though out apartment • Amazing views from the balcony • Reverse cycle air conditioning

• Walking distance to Gungahlin

For Sale $469,000+ _______________________________________________ View Sat, 5th Dec at 10:00am - 10:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Shan Gao 0457 038 888

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46 Terewah Circuit Kaleen

Tucked away in a quiet corner of what is

• Newly renovated home

home that is the ideal setting for those

• Reverse cycle heating and cooling

already a locals-only street in Kaleen, is a wanting to start a family or provide a better life for themselves.

• Quiet loop street location

• Generously sized bedrooms • Expansive 757m2 block

• Instant access to walking and biking

Auction | Online Wed, 16th Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 5th Dec at 10:45am to 11:15am _______________________________________________ Agent Stephen Bunday 0416 014 431

trails

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

77 Slim Dusty Circuit Moncrieff Located in the popular suburb of

• Huge combined living/dining area

property has now become available. If

• Remote controlled electric blinds

Moncrieff, this outstandingly stylish you are in search for a high end,

architecturally designed family home, this is the one and you will surely be impressed by it.

• Googled voice control lighting

• Covered outdoor alfresco and a patio • Short stroll to Moncrieff recreational park

836sqm

Auction Fri, 18th Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 5th Dec at 11:20am - 11:50am _______________________________________________ Agent Mathew Kocic 0432 146 159

• Easy drive to Gungahlin town centre

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

42/351 Mirrabei Drive Moncrieff Situated in the popular suburb of

• Two good size bedrooms with BIR’s

townhouse is located within close

• Ducted gas heating and cooling

Moncrieff, this low maintenance

proximity to a variety of amenities such as local shops, parks, recreational facilities, and a just short drive to the Gungahlin Marketplace.

• Combined open plan living and dining • Low maintenance north facing yard • High fencing for added privacy

• Easy access to Gungahlin Marketplace

Auction | Online Wed, 23rd Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 5th Dec at 9:40am - 10:10am _______________________________________________ Agent Mathew Kocic 0432 146 159

LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

12 Spouse Place Moncrieff A luxurious family home filled with natural sunlight and space has now become available. “Spouse Place” is set in a

peaceful family friendly cul-de-sac in

Moncrieff. This architecturally designed family residence that should not be missed.

• Set at the top of a cul-de-sac • Rumpus room w/double sliding doors • Ducted reverse cycle air-condition/heating • Only steps to Moncrieff recreational park • Short drive to Gungahlin Market town • Low maintenance yard with synthetic turf

Auction | Online Wed, 23rd Dec at 6:00pm _______________________________________________ View Sat, 5th Dec at 12:15pm - 12:45pm _______________________________________________ Agent Mathew Kocic 0432 146 159 Shan Gao 0457 038 888 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

G01/165 Northbourne Avenue Turner The owner is motivated to sell before

Christmas so don’t miss the opportunity to view! This ground level apartment is everything you would expect with a

welcoming entry, generous bedrooms

and living spaces that flow to a simple, inviting courtyard.

• Situated to the rear of the building, shielded from road noise • Generous floorplan with abundant storage • Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning • Excellent location within walking distance of local cafes, restaurants and bars, ANU, light rail, City and Braddon.

Auction | Online Wed, 27th Jan at 6:00pm if not sold prior _______________________________________________ View Sat, 5th Dec at 1:30 - 2:00pm Tue, 8th Dec at 5:00 - 5:30pm _______________________________________________ Agent Kaylene King 0409 574 178 LJ Hooker Canberra City 6249 7700

5/2 - 4 Wedge Crescent Turner This spacious first floor, north facing 2

bedroom, ensuite apartment is perfectly

situated in an ultra-convenient location in Turner. Positioned in a boutique

development of only 13 units, Zara

Gardens was completed 3 years ago &

this apartment is in immaculate condition.

• Modern kitchen with stone benchtops & AEG appliances • Positioned on end of building with multiple extra windows • Master bedroom with walk-in robe and stylish ensuite • Partially covered outdoor entertaining area over treetops • Spilt system air conditioning in living & master bedroom • 2 secure car parks + storage cage with lift access to unit • Total unit area: 104m2, Parking area: 25m2

Auction - On Site Sat, 19th Dec at 11:30am _______________________________________________ View Sat 5th Dec at 11:30am - 12:00pm _______________________________________________ Agent Patrick Kinnane | 0430 435 330 patrick.kinnane@ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Tuggeranong 6189 0100

SOLD PRIOR

30 Nemarang Crescent Waramanga

Ensconced in beautiful landscaped

• Large 4 bedroom family home

Sold Prior to Auction _______________________________________________

market just in time to treat yourself to a

• Established, landscaped gardens

Agent Nic Salter-Harding 0412 600 085

gardens, this rare offering has come to

fabulous home for Christmas. The position and potential of the property underpin its value and the house itself, whilst a little dated, is neat and move-in ready.

• Multiple living areas

• Large, elevated block. North to rear. • Huge under-house storage area • Secure backyard

• Waramanga Shops

LJ Hooker Dickson 6257 2111

140/61 John Gorton Drive Wright Live your absolute best life here in this beautiful one bedroom apartment.

Spacious inside, with at beautiful outlook

• 2nd floor location

• European laundry with 6kg washer & condenser dryer

to the rolling hills in the distance.

• Reverse cycle air conditioning

balcony that is perfect to bring the

• Single, secure basement parking with

Complete with a very generous covered outside living in and inside living out.

• Secure building with intercom access lock up storage cage and lift access

For Sale _______________________________________________ View Sat, 5th December at 9:00am-9:30am _______________________________________________ Agent Tim Russell 0416 087 834 Eoin Ryan-Hicks 0424 042 419 LJ Hooker Kaleen 6241 1922

87 Schlich Street Yarralumla A visual and sensual delight. A unique and

• Updated Kitchen – induction cooking,

comfortable. Exceptional Inner South

• Updated bathrooms, superb studio

gardens. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,

• Ducted gas heating

remarkable property - iconic,

location, set in romantic fairy-tale cottage large studio. Effective climate control.

dishwasher

• Continuous flow gas hot water • Beautifully maintained

• Land: 733m2, Living: 130m2, Studio: 52m2

733sqm

Auction Sat, 19th Dec at 10:00am _______________________________________________ View Fri, 4th Dec at 5:30pm - 6:00pm Sat, 5th Dec at 11:45am - 12:30pm Sun, 6th Dec at 3:00pm - 3:45pm _______________________________________________ Agent Naish Stormon 0488 164 426 LJ Hooker Gungahlin 6213 3999

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6213 3999 6241 1922

Kippax Tuggeranong

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LUCY MACGREGOR 0433 310 366 MICHAEL EDWARDS 0415 977 448 Lilly Lane presents a unique opportunity to take your place within one of the 8 premium, contemporary home sized townhouses expertly designed with a focus on functionality, size, quality materials and finishes. Lilly Lane takes pride of place in an established area of Queanbeyan where your modern living needs can be found on your doorstep. Located within walking distance to the Queanbeyan Memorial RSL Bowling Club, Body Basics Gym, Fast Food Outlets, Queanbeyan East Primary School and Q Indoor Sports Centre.

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• 4 bedroom designs • Some with ground floor master suites • Extra living/sitting/4 bedroom areas • Ensuite to master suites • Extra WC downstairs • Engineered timber floors to downstairs living areas • Floor to ceiling tiling in bathroom • Kitchen with Franke Appliances, including; Pyrolytic Oven, Induction Cooktop, Semi Integrated Dishwasher, Stone Benchtops and Two Tone Joinery. • All bedrooms with built in robes or walk in robes • Roller blinds to all clear windows • Living areas = 140.2 m2 to 150.6 m2 • Courtyard areas = 58.8m2 to 97.8m2

Lucy MacGregor 0433 310 366 Michael Edwards 0415 977 448

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2 MILLEN STREET 4

1 EER

LOOKING FOR A FAMILY HOME? •

Set amongst a tranquil and lush garden setting on a 905m2 parcel of land is this beautifully maintained family residence.

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Featuring 4 bedrooms, the main with an ensuite and its own private balcony that overlooks the private backyard.

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Living areas include a family room, meals area and separate lounge and dining rooms.

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The kitchen features a bay window, stone bench tops, high-end Ilve stainless-steel oven, gas cook top & Bosch dishwasher.

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Both front and rear gardens are beautifully maintained and provide and oasis of privacy, shade and tranquility.

AUCTION SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 9:30AM ON SITE VIEW SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER 10:45AM – 11:15AM AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

AUCTION / HUGHES

56 KITCHENER STREET 3

2 EER

YOUR HOME OWNERSHIP DREAM STARTS HERE! •

Ideal family home located on a 779m2 gently sloping parcel of land which offers picturesque views across the Woden Valley.

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Featuring an open style lounge dining floor plan with full length windows and a kitchen that offers style, functionality.

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The kitchen comes with manufactured stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances including gas cook top, Ariston under bench oven and an integrated dishwasher.

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Outside has a covered entertaining area which also includes the bbq and has room for an outdoor setting. The double garage is an added bonus too.

•

The location is close to local schools, Canberra hospital, walking trails that lead around Federal Golf Club and Red Hill reserve.

AUCTION SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 10:00AM ON SITE

AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

CONTACT CREAM RESIDENTIAL Phone 6281 0822 Visit Hughes Place, Hughes ACT 2605 creamresidential.com.au

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AUCTION / HUGHES

62 GROOM PLACE

5.5 EER

HOUSE AND FLAT ALL IN ONE! Set in a tranquil tree lined cul de sac in the heart of Hughes is this as new family home. Offering flexibility that will appeal to a large or extended family or the buyer looking for something to earn extra rental income from.

•

The main residence consists of 3 bedrooms and ensuite bathroom and also has a large formal lounge, dining, family room and outdoor alfresco living areas. Adjoining the home is another two bedrooms, which includes a bathroom, kitchenette and living area.

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The home was a knock down rebuild project that was completed four years ago and has been done to the highest of standards.

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The kitchen includes manufactured Quantum Quartz stone bench tops, 2 double Miele wall ovens, dishwasher, microwave and a Fisher & Paykel fridge.

AUCTION SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 11:30AM ON SITE VIEW SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER 11:30AM - 12:00PM AGENT CHRIS WILSON M 0418 620 686

CONTACT CREAM RESIDENTIAL Phone 6281 0822 Visit Hughes Place, Hughes ACT 2605 creamresidential.com.au

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3 A 1 B 2 C MELBA .. 13 McEachern Crescent 3 A 1 B 2 C MELBA 13 McEachern Crescent . 13 McEachern Crescent A 1 BSet2onC MELBA Ideally set in an elevated position and nestled into a pretty, leafy streetscape, this three bedroom, one bathroom home is bursting with3potential.

Ideally set in an elevated position and nestled into a pretty, leafy streetscape, this three bedroom, one bathroom home is bursting with potential. Set on a large 817m² (approx.) block with plenty of room for extensions/renovations, the property is full of light. Presented with new, quality carpet, the home Ideally in an elevatedblock position nestled intofor a pretty, leafy streetscape, this three bedroom, bathroom home is new, bursting withcarpet, potential. Set on a large set 817m² (approx.) withand plenty of room extensions/renovations, the property is full ofone light. Presented with quality the home has been freshly painted and upgraded to create a gem of a property. Move-in ready, just add your personal touches to make it your own. EER 0.5. a large 817m² (approx.) block with plenty of room for extensions/renovations, the property is full of light. Presented with new, quality carpet, the home has been freshly painted and upgraded to create a gem of a property. Move-in ready, just add your personal touches to make it your own. EER 0.5. has been freshly11.15-11.45am, painted and upgraded to5.30-6pm create a gem of a property. Move-in ready, just add your personal touches to make it your own. EER 0.5. OPEN: Saturday Tuesday OPEN: Saturday 11.15-11.45am, Tuesday 5.30-6pm AUCTION: On site11.15-11.45am, 5pm, Wednesday 16 December OPEN: Saturday Tuesday 5.30-6pm AUCTION: On site 5pm, Wednesday 16 December CONTACT: Jane Ahern 0409 042 396 AUCTION: siteAhern 5pm,0409 Wednesday CONTACT:On Jane 042 39616 December CONTACT: Jane Ahern 0409 042 396

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22 CHUDITCH STREET THROSBY

This striking, single level, architect designed home showcases the finest, innovative inclusions and finishes, offers near level access and is set amidst professionally landscaped gardens. The media room/formal lounge is equipped with a 4k Vivitek projector and 7.1 surround-sound. In the vast casual living area, ceilings soar to 4.1m on the north aspect, with bi-fold doors opening onto alfresco entertaining. A stunning ethanol fireplace and pendant lights add to the ambience. A quantum quartz island bench, butler’s pantry and quality Fisher and Paykel appliances feature in the dazzling chef’s kitchen. Windows and doors are double glazed and comfort is assured by zoned, ducted reverse cycle air, supported by a 6.6kw solar array. EER 6 New Listing Steps to Mulligan’s Flat nature reserve gate & walking paths

Belconnen 6147 3396

City & Inner Nth 6248 8310

Luxurious master with WIR, ensuite, free-standing bath & rain shower

Coastal 4472 4758

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Manuka 6295 2433

Auction

On site 10.30am Saturday 12th December

Inspect

Sunday 6th 10-10:40am, Monday 7th 5:30-6pm, Wednesday 9th 10-11am

Office

Gungahlin 6241 9444

Agent

Luke McAuliffe 0433 338 429

Covered & open alfresco areas, overlooking attractive landscaping

Projects 6260 6600

Qbn & Jerrabomberra 6297 0005

Tuggeranong 6296 7077

Weston Cr. & Molonglo 6288 8988

Woden 6282 8686

FOR SALE $1,100,000

13 Callaghan Street Evatt

EER 1

Uncompromised Views room and front balcony. Watch the hot air balloons drift over Belconnen, the thunderstorms and lighting over Black Mountain Tower, or the spectacular fireworks of SkyFire right from the balcony.

For more information on this property and to view all our listings, please visit: www.badenoch.com.au/buy or drop into our office at 64/1 Beissel Street, Belconnen

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, Located in arguably Evatt s finest street, where properties rarely enter the market, this elevated 4 bedroom residence is immaculately presented with sweeping views of Belconnen from the lounge, dining

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56 Bavarde Avenue

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Milton 02 4454 1900

‘Sandy Point’ 243 Lake Conjola Entrance Road, Conjola Park

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The ultimate lakeside retreat with 330 metres of absolute water frontage, situated on 40 acres, sprawling gardens and lush green lawns which spectacularly and gently roll down to the water’s edge. A magnificent trophy property with private jetty, concrete boat ramp and lakeside beach pavilion where your family will be spoilt every day in this lakeside paradise. The architect design 3 bedroom home is the perfect place to kick back and relax with every window encompassing the leafy outlook and lake vistas. 10 Minutes from Milton’s boutique shopping and 15 minutes from Mollymook Beach and restaurants.

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Ben Pryde 0410 324 209 bpryde@rhmollymook.com.au

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3/13A Orient Street, BATEMANS BAY Luxury Waterfront Apartment robe to the generous ensuite. The second bedroom is private from the master offering its own balcony and private bathroom facilities, there’s also a third room ideal for home office.

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This is a first floor, 2 bedroom luxury apartment located on the waterfront in the heart of town. Take advantage of the magnificent views across the Clyde estuary, ocean and to the mountains in the west from the comfort of your own home, you are only steps away from many dining and entertainment facilities.

1/74 Princes Highway, Milton

4455 2002

Sunshine Bay Estate, New Release Selling Now - Priced from $195,000

This is single level living at its finest, first floor access access via lift, with secured parking space and additional storage unit. Park the car indefinitely as everything you will need is within walking distance. Ideal for permanent, part-time and holiday living.

Cleverly designed to take in the amazing water views from the open plan living areas, covered balcony perfect for all weather entertaining boasting stunning views over the waters, offering privacy and all year round outdoor living. This beautifully designed home will make you the envy of all your friends, from the character filled kitchen, a massive walk through

For Sale: $830,000

Inspection: By Appointment

Contact: Tracey Magnusson 0407 918 620 www.bellacoastalproperty.com.au

2 /3 BED

2 BATH

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TAE KWON DO Tae Kwon Do is my favourite sport and helps me destress from work. I’ve practised it since I was 14 and have trained in Sydney, Thailand, Pakistan, Lebanon, Sudan and Los Angeles. My goal is to finish the journey I started in my teenage years and pass my black belt test by the end of next year.

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I collect objects that evidence past human rights violations and have been turned into functional objects. Including: a necklace made from a bullet purchased at a Bosnia Herzegovina market; wooden pipes decorated with bullet casings from South Sudan; a bullet fashioned into a cross from the Democratic Republic of Congo; and a necklace I made from an antique bead (traded by merchants in exchange for slaves) purchased at a market in Khartoum, Sudan.

COOKING AND BAKING Being Italian, I’m a pretty good cook and love making novelty cakes for my girls. This was a photo of a Minnie Mouse cake I made for Jenna’s second birthday.

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Sonia Di Mezza Human rights lawyer

Former CEO of the Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT, Sonia Di Mezza is a human rights lawyer, solicitor, trainer, motivational speaker, advocate, and leader. At the heart of her career lies a passion and dedication to the assertion, promotion, and defence of the human rights of vulnerable people, at both a grassroots level and on a global scale. Sonia is headed to Central Victoria to take up her “dream job” as Chief Executive Officer of Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services. - Cassandra Power

This is a photo I took of Formicola, an ancient town dating back to the 12th century located in southern Italy, in the Campania (Naples) region. My mother was born there, both my parents are buried there and it’s my home away from home, the place I am most at peace.

ART My sister, Anna Di Mezza, is a talented artist. She gave me this painting when I started my first CEO job. I love it, to me it highlights the vulnerability of some women in society who might struggle to make their voices heard and reach out for help, where their human rights might be denied to them.

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