Canberra CityNews August 20-26, 2009

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Former Governor-General, Maj-Gen Michael Jeffery and Mrs Marlena Jeffery were named the inaugural National Marriage Day ambassadors at the National Marriage Day breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House. The breakfast, sponsored by the Australian Family Association in collaboration with other pro-family organisations, aims to highlight the unique benefits of marriage and to lay the foundations for a renewed culture of marriage within Australia.

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A PUBLIC survey period has begun to gauge community views on the use of plastic bags, says Environment Minister Simon Corbell. “The Government would like to see a reduction in the amount of plastic bags consumed in the Territory, but the purpose of this survey is the gauge the best way to achieve that goal.” Mr Corbell said.

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“Also, people often confuse hayfever with a persistent cold. But if your nose is dripping and irritated, there’s a good chance it’s hayfever instead.

“It can be quite debilitating, especially for people with severe symptoms – people have to miss out on work or school, and people who don’t have it don’t understand how it can feel.”

WORK has started on a performance stage in Glebe Park as well as shading for the children’s play area. The $600,000 outdoor stage (as illustrated) is being funded by the Federal Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan.

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Many Canberrans just put up with their allergic symptoms, even if the sneezing makes them miserable.

“They think, ‘well, I’ll get over it’.

Some people are a bit put off treating allergies because they’ve taken the old sedating antihistamines in the past, and they don’t know much about the new non-sedating antihistamines that won’t put them to sleep,” he says.

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Telfast, Claratyne and Zyrtec, are non-sedating.

Older antihistamines like Phenergan and Polaramine are also available, but frequently cause drowsiness, so can help us sleep if taken at bedtime.

Intranasal corticosteroid sprays such as Beconase and Rhinocort can also be used to relieve or help prevent allergy attacks.

Frequency: The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy says that allergic disease has doubled in the last 25 years – these days, one in three of us develop at least one allergy over our lives!

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COOTAMUNDRA wattle is often blamed for causing allergies – but most sufferers aren’t allergic to wattle at all and tend to blame it simply because it’s visible, says Peter Holder, National Asthma Council Australia director and pharmacist at Capital Chemist Hughes.

“A few people have a severe reaction to wattle, but it’s quite rare.

Most people are allergic to grass and tree pollens.”

These pollens aren’t as easy to see as bright wattle flowers – so many of us don’t suspect them, says Peter.

The Canberra allergy season starts this month and can go right through till February or March, because a lot of grasses and tree pollens flower twice over that time.

All about ah-ah-allergies Seasonal allergies: make us react to triggers that are around at certain times of year, such as grass and tree pollens.

Perennial allergies: make us react to triggers that are always present, such as dust mites, moulds and pet dander.

Symptoms: sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, watery, itchy eyes, sometimes an itchy palate or back of the throat.

Some people may get itchy skin or hives.

Treatments: Many treatments are available over the counter in pharmacies. New-generation antihistamines, such as

People with asthma are more likely to have allergies than the rest of the population – and as allergy attacks can trigger asthma attacks, they need to make sure they’re treating both problems.

Kos Sclavos, president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, says that people who suspect they’re suffering from hayfever – even if it’s not during spring – can talk to pharmacists about what could be causing the problem.

“Sometimes you might need to rule out an allergy to another medication or a drug interaction [where a person takes two medicines which should not be taken together],” he says.

There are two main types of allergy: the seasonal type and “perennial” allergies, which mean a reaction to something present all year round, such as dust mites, mould or pets.

For seasonal allergies, avoiding triggers can mean trying to stay indoors on windy days and showering after activities such as mowing the lawn.

Perennial allergies can be avoided by frequently removing dust – using a vacuum cleaner “with a proper filtration system so it doesn’t release it straight into the air again”, Peter Holder says – and mould.

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STUFFY heads, runny noses and itchy eyes are back: It’s this time of year that allergy sufferers dread – but we might be blaming the wrong culprits, MEGAN HAGGAN discovers.

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Nicci Sides… “We do not resort automatically to IVF. Some of our clients are able to achieve pregnancy without using high-tech invasive solutions.”

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Sides effect: making babies with Dr Nicci Dr Nicci Sides is a fertility specialist with a new clinic that’s achieving great results. IAN MEIKLE puts her under the microscope.

THERE’S only one side to Nicci Sides when it first impression of the Isis waiting room. It’s comes to making babies. She’s made thousands like sitting in a lounge room; soft furnishings, (“low thousands”) of them and she’s extremely a television set and unlimited access to tea and passionate about it. coffee.

The plan is to make thousands more now that Despite her first Isis patient being 43 and she and her minority partners have sunk $1.3 trying for a first baby, Dr Sides typically treats million into Canberra’s latest, state-of-the-art patients 37-years-old and under. in vitro fertilisation clinic in Barton.

“We do not resort automatically to IVF. Some The fertility specialist’s dark eyes fire with of our clients are able to achieve pregnancy enthusiasm when I get her started on reproduc- without using high-tech invasive solutions,” tion. She talks professionally, but with blush- she says. making frankness, about private parts, sperm And it’s not all about the female. The clinic counts, ejaculation; all grist to her daily mill of also offers a range of fertility treatment options bringing little miracles to potentially childless to assist couples with male-related fertility couples. problems. But it comes at a price. Any aspirHer Isis (Greek goddess of fertility) Clinic ing father-to-be who is able to successfully inhas been seeing patients (men and women) only seminate his partner in the first month of the since late February but already doctor’s coaching has to cough up has pushed itself to the top of its a bar of Toblerone! Happily, this national affiliate Monash IVF’s is a regular treat for the lively, I wanted benchmarked average pregnancy talented Dr Sides, herself a mother to do it the success rate of 30 per cent. Isis is of three. hitting a “dazzling” 39 per cent, A specialist in gynaecology Canberra she says. and human reproduction for 13 How is this possible, when the years, she has been practising in way. usual experience of new clinics is Canberra for around eight years, that of attracting patients who have including six with another clinic. already tried different things in other places, She was born in the far west of NSW into a statistically dragging the average back? farming family on the Hay plains. But hers was “I wanted to do it the Canberra way; people not a typical cocky kid’s childhood. Her farmer here are more educated and fitter and involved father had itchy feet and wanted to see Australin the treatment. I wanted it to be a more holis- ia. Their property was leased and the family tic experience and I am open to natural, alter- moved from farm to farm for seven years until, native practices,” she says. at age 11, boarding school ended the tomboy That and she has a well-drilled, small and days and the succession of primary schools, close team of fertility care nurses, a laboratory new towns and new friends. The journey to and scientists working tightly and cohesively to medicine had begun and led her ultimately to give everyone – the patient and the doctor – the Sydney University. best-possible experience and outcome.

But the ethos of her country “fair play” upBeyond the peerless equipment of the pris- bringing is never far away. “A hard day’s work tine laboratory, Dr Sides has positively resisted equals reward,” she says. the temptation of making the process cold and And she is often rewarded for her hard work technical. when former patients, who once pregnant are “People usually think we’re going to torture referred on, return to the clinic and she meets them!” she jokes. “I wanted a homely approach; their babies for the first time. It brings out ansoft, with a hotel appearance,” she says of the other side to Dr Nicci: Pride.

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BLUE SKYMakinCLINIC g dreams come true Women having difficulty falling pregnant may feel they’re in a race for time in fulfilling their dream of having a child. Many turn to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), but for some this, too, dashes hope.

So what’s the answer?

“Modern research concludes that acupuncture increases women’s chances of falling pregnant while undergoing IVF, in some studies by up to 65 per cent,” says Dr Alex Perry, director of Blue Sky Clinic, which specialises in women’s health issues, including fertility and pregnancy.

“It’s not surprising that more and more women are coming to Blue Sky wanting natural help through acupuncture. The evidence is compelling that acupuncture increases the fertility rates of women undergoing IVF and those seeking natural conception. We’ve helped many fall pregnant,” says Dr Perry, a registered doctor of Chinese medicine. “Treatment can also help prevent miscarriage.”

Stokes loans rare maps THE National Library has been indefinitely lent four rare Dutch navigational charts, circa 1725-1740, by businessman Kerry Stokes.

At the presentation, Mr Stokes spoke of his long and happy association with Canberra and how, along with gifts he has made to the Australian War Memorial, which he describes as the capital’s most “spiritual and important place”, he has always admired the tireless work of those at the National Library.

The charts were issued with other charts and instruments to voyages bound for the East Indies. This is the only document in Australia with an original plotted course of the Dutch to these waters and its survival is significant given the charts were mostly wiped clean after each voyage, to be used for the return journey.

The charts were created by the the Dutch United East India Company that, from 1602, sent ships to Asia to buy spices for Europe.

letters Help needed now IF Gary Humphries really wants to make an impact (“Hot-to-trot, Gary hits the hustings”, CN, August 13), all he needs to do is achieve some success in getting superannuate and defence force pensions indexed to average weekly earnings rather than the CPI. Superannuants are missing out big time despite the fact there have been three Senate inquiries and the Matthew Review recommending a fairer means of indexing pensions. Despite being around for many years, Gary does not appear to have achieved anything in relation to this important issue for older Canberrans.

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How does acupuncture increase fertility? It stimulates blood flow, reduces stress and increases ovarian response. When your body is in a state of balance, the sky’s the limit.

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Some research concludes that acupuncture increases the chances of falling pregnant … by up to 65%

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“Nothing makes us happier than seeing a ‘Blue Sky baby’ visit the clinic and we’re meeting more and more of these little bundles of joy,” says Dr Perry.

Blue Sky Clinic also treats other women’s health issues, including menopause, as well as general wellbeing issues and sports injuries.

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I ENJOYED reading Michael Moore’s “The disastrous whiff of corruption” (CN August 13).

Michael identified the distraction value to Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, but missed one critical issue with reform at this time. The Labor Party has a huge investment base, outside of the unions (who could back up Labor campaigns anyway) and under its own control, not just the Wattle we do?

Labor Club, but tens of millions THE wattle trees throughout of dollars of investments. the suburbs, parks and This is a huge head start for reserves in Canberra, and on campaign funds. The Labor the highway to Sydney, are Party would be happy to cap looking great at this time of donations, as they would be the year, but it’s a pity that streets ahead already. the most spectacular – the Stephen Mayne of [the Cootamundra wattle – has website] Crikey might be able been declared a weed and to put a value on it, but it’s a that some in the community huge advantage to Labor and would prefer to see bare disadvantage to every other ground than them. party.

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Wake up, Canberra and slow down!

This month’s Galaxy poll says NSW drivers are the worst in the country. Not true, says MARK PARTON: Canberrans are the worst drivers in the nation and that status is more evident on the Gungahlin Drive Extension than on any other road in town.

I GET a little annoyed whenever I consider the stupidity of building the Gungahlin Drive Extension with only one lane each way; the waste of time and money gets me down.

As I drive along pondering past mistakes, I’ll cast an eye in the rear view mirror and, nearly without fail, I see the driver behind me way too close.

The fact that there’s no passing option never stops the motorist behind from Phone: letting me know that I’m slowing his passage. Of course, my sitting right on the www.ambiusindoorplants.com.au speed limit, also never curbs the aggressiveness either. It seems everyone is always running late in this town and speed limits only matter if you get caught.

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William Slim and Gundaroo Drives are also places that aggression comes to fore. How crazy is it when you’ve got a long line of cars making their way along the single-lane sections of that road and the “idiot” tries to overtake three cars when you get to the roundabout? Why must so many Canberrans drive like it’s one big game of “Gran Turismo” on PS3?

I think it’s a combination of arrogance, a lack of time management and the fact that our city is relatively small and wonderfully planned. We get so spoilt by the Parkway and the Monaro Highway, roads upon which we can just enter and drive.

It doesn’t surprise me in the slightest that speed camera revenues continue to escalate. Despite the fact that there’s a sign to warn you that a fixed speed camera is in place, over $14 million went to territory coffers from fixed speed cameras last year.

Wake up, Canberra!

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GOWRIE’S Holy Family Primary School students handed in 16kg of old mobile phones and accessories to become the top ACT school in the 2009 MobileMuster “Old Phones, New Fence Posts” schools recycling challenge. For every 5kg of old mobiles handed in for recycling by schools from May 1 and until World Environment Day, June 5, MobileMuster and Australia Composite Technology donated one Plasmar plastic fence post to communities affected by the Victorian bushfires.

Youth plaza starts

Work has begun on the $1.8 million Eddison Park youth plaza in Woden. The Rudd Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan has provided $1.4 million for the project with the balance funded by the ACT Government. The plaza, which features play equipment and a half basketball court, will be completed later this year.

Albert gets a facelift

MULTIMILLION-dollar restoration works to Albert Hall, including roof repairs and exterior painting, have begun. The works are being jointly funded by the ACT Government ($2.7m) and the Federal Government ($500,000). The external works are expected to be completed

by February and the internal works by mid year. Albert Hall will be closed for safety reasons from January to February and from April to June 2010.

Unemployment up

ECONOMIC indicators suggest the ACT economy is stabilising, but recovery won’t be a speedy process, with the unemployment rate continuing to creep up, says ACT Treasurer, Katy Gallagher. Unemployment in Canberra increased to 3.8 per cent in July.

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The shenanigans of pain and dying THERE is something sad about a quadriplegic having to go to court to stop others force-feeding him. Former Speaker of the ACT Assembly Greg Cornwell recently wrote to “The Canberra Times” supporting the right to die with the question: “Who are we to deny that right?” It is a shame that he was not as strident when he had the opportunity in 1997.

In the WA Supreme Court on August 14, Chief Justice Wayne Martin said it would be unlawful for the nursing home to continue to feed and hydrate Christian Rossiter through a tube to his stomach against his wishes. The judge also added that anyone who was providing palliative care for Mr Rossiter would not be criminally liable if his death was from painkillers provided they were not used deliberately to hasten the death.

In debates on euthanasia this argument is identified as “the doctrine of double effect”.

This is an argument used by those who often oppose voluntary active euthanasia such as the Roman Catholic Church. It is about intent. They argue that painkillers given with the intention of treating pain – even though they might also result in death – do not fit the definition of euthanasia because there is not an intention to bring about death.

Mr Rossiter, 49, was hit by a car in 2004 and after falls in 2008 developed spastic quadriplegia. He argued that he was of sound mind, but could not “undertake basic human functions”.

Judge Martin emphasised that this was not about euthanasia as Mr Rossiter was not terminally ill or dying. He emphasised that he was simply addressing the question about what should be forced on Mr Rossiter and his legal rights in the circumstances.

The legislation I introduced into the ACT Assembly a decade ago, like the NT legislation that was in effect for a short time, would not have covered Mr Rossiter. Both those pieces of legislation were restricted to people who were terminally ill, in great pain and were able to receive medical assistance.

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By Michael Moore When the Federal Parliament overrode the right of Territories to make laws of this kind they not only interfered inappropriately with self-government, but they also took away the basic right of individuals to determine their own treatment in this narrow set of circumstances.

Even so, the doctrine of double effect still applies in the ACT and is set out in legislation.

The case of Mr Rossiter, who is not terminally ill, may be different in some ways from those who are terminally ill and suffering great pain.

People in these circumstances have an even greater claim to end their own suffering.

It is a shame that Greg Cornwell’s new-found stridency to support the right to die was not driving him in 1997 when a single vote of support was needed for the success of the Medical Treatment Amendment Bill (1997). Cornwell did not step from the Speaker’s podium to support the Bill. Instead, it was adjourned by newly appointed member Louise Littlewood, the other person who had not spoken and would never come back for a vote thanks to Kevin Andrew’s Federal legislation.

As with the Andrews legislation to remove the right of Territories to legislate on euthanasia, there was the pretence of a conscience vote within the Liberal Party. However, the political reality was that pressure on the ACT Liberals was extreme. Not one was prepared to stand up against it.

Mr Rossiter now has the right to determine his own demise. It is a shame that political shenanigans means that people in great pain who are terminally ill do not have the same right.

Michael Moore is a former independent member of the ACT Legislative Assembly and minister for health. He was responsible for introducing a series of euthanasia bills.

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Inner-city communities to have their say THE community will be asked to contribute to new master plans for Kingston and Dickson and public consultation begins with a Dickson workshop on Tuesday, August 25.

“In particular, the master plans will examine how to improve access to supermarkets in these areas with a view to ensuring greater competition amongst retailers and greater choice for consumers,” said Planning Minister Andrew Barr.

“They will also guide land release and redevelopment to ensure Kingston and Dickson remain safe, accessible, attractive, culturally rich, economically viable and ecologically sustainable into the future.”

He said consultation would include workshops in Dickson and Kingston.

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Forget the tarot cards, tea leaves and crystal balls; for people considering tertiary education, their future career success can be revealed all in the space of one important, totally free day – TOD. TOD stands for “Tertiary Open Day”, the common open day for the major tertiary education providers in the ACT. This year, it’s being held on Saturday, August 29. The event allows prospective students to shop around for education opportunities principally with the University of Canberra, the Australian Catholic University, the Canberra Institute of Technology, the Australian Defence Force Academy and the Australian National University.

In this special feature “CityNews” previews what’s on offer and where during terrific TOD.

Tertiary Open Day at CIT.

The Canberra Institute of Technology has more than 400 courses on offer, ranging from certificate level to associate degrees and postgraduate studies.

FOR students interested in vocational and trade training, the Canberra Institute of Technology has a variety of courses and career-path options.

From childcare and nursing to vehicle trades and forensics, CIT has more than 400 courses on offer, ranging from certificate level to associate degrees and postgraduate studies.

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Many CIT students are juggling a job, mortgage and family and are unable to commit to full-time studies.

Fortunately, CIT offers a range of flexible learning solutions to fit busy schedules. People who think they can’t afford to study will be pleasantly surprised at the cost of public education, and the introduction of an extra 1000 ACT Government scholarships at CIT will allow even more people to access life-changing education.

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ACU graduates rate their educational experience highly with one of the best rates of employment in Australia and the institution prides itself on its teaching and on the quality of the interaction between staff and students.

OPEN Day activities at Australian Catholic Many of its courses involve practical compoUniversity’s (ACU National) Canberra campus nents in which students demonstrate skills and provide the opportunity for prospective students knowledge in real-life settings. to meet graduates, academic staff and current Students at ACU National are treated as students and discuss the array of study options individuals and, thanks to small class sizes, can available at this award-winning, internationally easily access teaching staff, support services recognised national university. and a friendly atmosphere, in which they feel There will also be a chance for visitors to encouraged to achieve their full potential and to view interactive course displays, learn about become active members of society. student support services and attend information Open Day is from 9am-4pm on Saturday, sessions specifically for parents.

August 29. For more information and a program More than 750 students are enrolled at the of events visit www.acu.edu.au/openday.

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Preparing graduates for the real world The University of Canberra has facilities and services including television and radio studios, specialised science laboratories, education centres and an e-moot law court.

THE University of Canberra is part of TOD and it’s the opportunity to find out about the extensive range of courses available that UC specialises in – professionally preparing graduates for rewarding careers in the real world.

At open day, prospective students, their friends and family are encouraged to come along to find detailed information about the university, but also experience the uni lifestyle.

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ADFA bands will perform live music throughout the day, and staff will provide course and careers information to potential candidates and their families.

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Business Woman of the Year Laurie McDonald… “Kids are welcome here.” then pick up their kids from school on time they feel like they can tick all of life’s boxes.

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The chamber presented Laurie with the award for demonstrating leadership, tenacity, compassion, encouragement and the pursuit of excellence.

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Tough but gorgeous ADAPTABILITY and creativity are the keys to Kylie Watson’s business, says the owner of La Bella Creations, which was named “Best New Business”.

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‘Sid’ spins more than heads The Sydney Dance Company production "Sid’s Waltzing Masquerade" has audiences and critics alike in a state of baffled admiration. HELEN MUSA finds out why.

“Don't go looking for any obvious story lines or themes because you will drive yourself into a frenzy,” one appreciative observer has said.

Others have focused on Gerard Manion’s set and Australian fashion designer Michelle Jank's costumes, while some have noted that the Canadian choreographer Aszure Barton, now artist-in-residence at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City, has based her dance on the celebrated Russian dancer's everyday movements.

Bradley Chatfield, dance director for the company, plays the central figure in the SDC production "Sid's Waltzing Masquerade", coming to The Playhouse soon. "I'm Sid," Chatfield says. "I participate a lot, I drive the dance a lot, but sometimes I'm just a passenger."

He’s been with the company for 18 years, since arriving from the Hong Kong Ballet at age 20, but now at the age of 38, it's time for Chatfield to move on. And while he's tight-lipped about the circumstances under which he leaves the company, now in the throes of a major organisa-

tional change under its new director Rafael Bonachela, he's going out in style.

Nobody who has ever seen Chatfield perform can ever forget him. A muscular physical type ("from all of the lifting that you do in contemporary dance," he says), his uniqueness has never stood in his way with choreographers such as Graeme Murphy and Meryl Tankard, who do "narrative work where the development of character is very important... in that case, distinctiveness of type and is a good thing."

In Chatfield's view, it’s simply not true that "Sid's Waltzing Masquerade" is without narrative.

"There is a story in the music and a strong element of fantasy that has audiences putting in their own interpretations," he says. "The music is very strong, and even has an excerpt from ‘Waltzing Matilda’. But the music also takes off in all sorts of different directions – Broadway, classical – it's got everything."

When Barton arrived in May last year for a two-day developmental workshop, there was indeed no nar-

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Music, madness and murder VISUALLY stunning and musically rich, this critically acclaimed production of “Amadeus” had audiences in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane standing and cheering at every performance. Peter Shaffer's thrilling, and often wickedly funny play is a dark fantasy about music, genius, jealousy, madness and murder. It’s playing at The Playhouse. September 8-9.

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“AVENUE Q” is a hilarious, feel-good musical performed by a mix of puppets and humans – think “Sesame Street” meets “The Muppets” with an X rating; there is puppet nudity! Winner of three major Tony Awards, “Avenue Q” is one of the longestrunning shows on Broadway and is still a hit on London’s West End. However, it’s not for kids. It plays at The Canberra Theatre.

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“Sids Waltzing Masquerade”...”It’s got everything.” rative, but Chatfield describes how she looked into Australian history, went back to the US, then returned for the six weeks of intensive rehearsals that preceded the premiere of the work in Sydney.

"I thought she would be a taskdriven choreographer," Chatfield says.

But once she knew the individual dancers' differences, she was quite

quick in creating the work she knew what she wanted."

Barton won’t be back in Australia for the Canberra performance, but then again, her stated task, “to bring a positive experience for these dancers,” is done.

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THE BELCONNEN Arts and Cultural Program is inviting emerging film makers to participate in “Belconnen Flicks”, a fun night of locally made films on the October 29. If you have made a comedy, drama, documentary or a music video, then you can have your film screened at the Belconnen Theatre. It’s also a chance to meet and mingle with other film makers. Contact 6264 0235 or simone.penkethman@bcsact. com.au for more information.

Moving power of ‘Balibo’ “Balibo” (MA) MUCH has been written about the killing on October 16, 1975 of five Australian TV reporters and cameramen in the East Timor town of Balibo. Robert Connolly’s film presents that story’s surface with more impact than printed words can hope to match.

David Williamson’s lean, powerful screenplay begins after the killings. Jose Ramos Horta (Oscar Isaac) persuaded journalist Roger East (a great performance from Anthony LaPaglia, also one of the film’s producers) to leave the Darwin Reconstruction Commission to provide unfettered reporting of Indonesia’s military activities in newly independent East Timor. Roger’s personal objective was to uncover what really happened to the journalists.

“Balibo” ends early in December on the wharf at Dili, where Indonesian troops killed Roger, along with many East Timorese. It tells a brutal, tough story in locations where its actual events occurred and with a supporting cast of East Timorese who may have witnessed its events as children or are descended from the 183,000 who died at Indonesian hands.

As a war film, “Balibo” is a colossus of verity despite having only a small named cast

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and physical scope. Some may deplore its failure to delve deeper into the Whitlam Government’s failure to react more vigorously, but Ramos Horta says it accurately depicts the events. Some may find its to-ing and fro-ing in time disconcerting.

I defy anybody to walk away unaffected by “Balibo”. Nobody has been charged with the

killings. Very likely, nobody ever will be. And in these days of international terrorism, Australia is good buddies with Indonesia.

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“District 9” (MA) Neill Blomkamp’s sci-fi actioner is “ A Peter Jackson Production”, telling filmgoers to expect that whatever else “District 9” may offer, the special effects should be world beaters. And they are.

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Yumcha means “drinking tea” and certainly Chinese tea is a perfect accompaniment because it aids digestion.

China Plate’s yumcha is quality through and through. We began with three types of steamed dumplings: the “King” of dim sum, the prawn dumplings; the “Queen”, the pork dumplings or Sui Mai; and one with scallops.

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The contractor providing the Seth Efriken* Republic with lawenforcement services designates Wikus (Sharlto Copley), a gentle, dorky bureaucrat committed to getting the paperwork right, to manage relocating the beings from the spaceship that 20 years earlier got stalled over Johannesburg’s District 9 where a shanty-town has arisen to house them.

Problem is, the intelligent, friendly extra-terrestrials, nick-named prawns despite more resembling Davy Jones from “Pirates of the Caribbean” than any crustacean I have ever peeled, don’t want to move. By the time things get sorted out, spectacular property destruction has occurred and Wikus has endured profound physical abuse.

Sometimes resembling a documentary, with a screenplay intelligently and perceptively canvassing real issues such as terrorism, racial prejudice, genetic manipulation and commercialisation of public services, “District 9” uses lots of handheld camera to record boundless energy and convincingly staged violence and para-military derring-do. It’s great fun that quite exceeded my expectations. (* To my ears, the accent of English-speaking white Seth Efrikens is quite delightful.)

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For dessert, we fell in love with the light, but not-too-sweet mango pudding in the shape of a heart, to match the shape of the teacups China Plate has carefully sourced from Hong Kong. And, to top off our feast, sesame balls.

I’ve no doubt that everyone who visits China Plate, for yum cha or regular lunch or dinner, immediately becomes a big fan and a regular customer. The service is excellent, the décor beautiful, the wine list carefully chosen and the wine glasses elegant. It may look expensive when you first peek through the window, but it certainly is not.

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Yumcha at China Plate. wrapping was thin – almost translucent – and the fillings bursting with flavour.

The pastry that formed our baked barbeque pork pies was slightly sweet and as light as a feather. The round pastry tarts filled with a curry seafood mixture featuring crab and sweet corn also melt in the mouth.

It is no surprise that two of China Plate’s most popular dim sum (dim means “touch” and sum “heart”, with many believing the translation is “touch the heart”) are the lobster dumplings and the famous Shanghai pork buns, which you dip into special ruby coloured vinegar with ultra-thin slices of ginger. I’ve often found pork bun dough heavy and dry.

China Plate’s was perfect.

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Tina Barac… “Exercise also has a big effect on the skin – most of how you look depends on what goes into your mouth.”

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IT wouldn’t be wise to leave my six-year-old son to his own devices at the moment. I fear that if I turn my back he’ll sell the car, the house, maybe Jay Gomboso with her son, Lachlan Vearing. even his baby sister. I’m so not joking.

Much to my surprise, my little boy has a flair for business. His entrepreneurial exploits started at the end of last summer when he snuck out with a kitchen stool, a flask of iced water from the fridge, MOTORBIKES and kids with cancer after attending a fund-raising ride to the a supply of plastic cups and cardboard sign that sound like an unlikely mix – but Snowy Mountains. said “WATER”. I found him at the front of the house Bungendore local Dr Jay Gomboso “A father of a child with cancer spoke selling water at $2 a glass to passers-by. He made has found a way to combine both her at Thredbo village, which was chock-amore than $20 and since then his commercial passions by raising funds for the Steven block full of motorbike riders, and you ambitions have just grown and grown.

Walter Foundation. could hear a pin drop. I had tears in my He has tried selling water from the tap at Jay plans to raise $100,000 by raffling eyes and I certainly wasn’t the only one,” Holiday Program to his bemused six-year-old friends. He then established his own toy-for-hire a $20,000 Honda CBF1000RR Repsol she says. business, but learnt the hard way that there can Replica Fireblade for the Foundation, Jay went to Sydney to meet with the be a thin line of understanding between renting to help the Children’s Cancer Institute Steven Walters Foundation and discuss and owning.

Australia in its quest to cure childhood what she could do to help.

Then there was the scheme to sell honey cancers.

“My son, Lachlan, is healthy, but for a sandwiches to school friends. Lots of sticky “Steven Walter was a competitive while I’ve wanted to do some fund-raismotorcyclist who died of leukaemia – he ing for a children’s charity – and I wanted honey and a six-year-old is a recipe for trouble so I managed to scupper that plan on the grounds developed it at 10, went into remission at it to have something to do with my that some children are seriously allergic to honey.

14 and died at 19 years of age,” Jay says. business.”

As a compromise, he’s settled for selling celery “He was a very strong, positive Jay is the director of Redd Dog, which at school from his veggie patch and he’s scouting character who would race in pain, but creates superfine merino wool motorcythe neighbourhood for overburdened lemon not tell anyone because he didn’t want cling clothing. trees that might be discreetly raided to help stock any sympathy – and often, straight after Raffle tickets for the bike are available a race he’d head off for chemotherapy.” at selected cafes around the ACT and sur- his lemonade stand planned for this summer.

More worryingly, I recently uncovered a After his death, Steven’s family set rounds, as well as Canberra Motorcycle plan for a garage sale in which he already price up the foundation – but Jay, who never Centre Fyshwick and Mitchell, and Mobil marked much of our furniture and designed met him, has only recently become Canberra Avenue/Dalby Street Fyshwick. advertising posters involved, becoming inspired to help

Meggan Haggan featuring happy smiling stick figures buying all our worldly goods.

I have wondered how this could happen. I’ve always thought that the Friday 28 August 12:00 – 2:00 pm whole making money Join us for free for business is in a person’s genes. Like blue eyes or a propensity to baldness, Room 7, Level 1 Representing women from cultural and The Griffin Centre you either have it or you linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds Genge Street, Canberra don’t. I’ve never had an enliving in the ACT and its regions.

Contact for more information: trepreneurial streak. Like A light lunch will be provided Riitta 0405 029 044 my mother and her mother before her, I come from Saturday 29 August 2:00 – 4:00 pm a long line of shopaholics who are into buying rather than selling.

Still, my little boy has big Meeting Room, Level 2 Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre plans. He’s saving up to for 180 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601 Representing women from cultural and a trip to New York, a horse, linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds Contact for more information: a pool and solar panels for living in the ACT and its regions.

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ACROSS 1 What is childish, silly talk?

8 Name the cricketer who represented Australia from 1921-1937, Bert ...

9 To be quite confused is to be what?

10 In astronomy what are large systems of stars?

11 What is a glass bottle for water, wine etc?

12 Name a well-known western German river.

13 To legally hinder is to what?

16 Which term means piquant, sharp or the like?

1 2 19 What is a profligate or dissolute man called?

21 What is a room in, or a building attached to 9 a church?

22 Name an office requiring little or no work.

23 Which term is implied by "lite"?

11 24 What supports a street light?

25 Name the human organ in which the blood undergoes certain changes.

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14 What is a large, often destructive sea wave, caused by an underwater earthquake?

15 An injunction as to moral conduct is a what?

17 What is a repository of arms called?

18 Which sauce is often served with fish?

20 What are items in a sports program?

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Twins are masters of language and your acerbic wit can wound like an arrow and cut like a knife (think of fellow Geminis like Bob Dylan, Mike Myers and Joan Rivers). This week, try to sweeten your acid tongue or you’ll just end up dealing with petty disputes and time-wasting arguments.

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You’re a whirling dervish of energy as you tackle challenges and take on additional jobs but don’t come on too strong or you’ll scare others away! You have a quick wit and a sharp tongue but avoid using words as weapons. A softly-softly approach will yield the best results.

Are you desperately holding onto a romance or friendship that you should be letting go of? (The tighter your grip, the more they slip away.) You’ll feel increasingly creative and productive as the week goes on, so it’s the perfect time to express your inner muse and get those creative juices flowing.

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3 What erupted in Krakatoa in 1883?

4 Name another word for a boarder.

5 Illicit relationships are sometimes referred to as what?

6 Name a unit of sound intensity.

7 Which term describes a long series of wanderings?

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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) Voluptuous Venus sashays into your sign on Thursday (until September 20) so you’ll be at your irresistible (and irrepressible) best. If you are single, it’s the ideal time to go looking for love. Secretive or underhand tactics could backfire on you so try to be open and honest in all you do this week.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) Your natural need to help and serve others is at an all time high. Find new ways you can make a difference in your local community.

Your quote for the next seven days is from fellow Virgo, Mother Teresa (born August 27): “Most of us will never do great things, but we can do small things in a great way.”

With Joanne Madeline Moore August 24 - 30 LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23) A change of approach is what’s needed at work. Fresh ideas shift the stale energy and get you motivated again. For some, it may even lead to a new job. Your diplomatic skills will be tested, as people become more argumentative as the week wears on. Keep an open mind and try to see all points of view.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21) You’re in a “take-no-prisoners” kind of mood this week Scorpio. You want things done your way and, if others don’t agree, you won’t hesitate to employ power games or subtle manipulation to achieve your aims.

Perhaps charm and cooperation are a better way to go?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21) With Mars moving into your intimacy zone, you’re full of ardent and romantic feelings.

So make sure you spend time with someone who makes your heart sing. Keep your wacky sense of humor to yourself this week. Those around you are feeling sensitive and may take things the wrong way, so zip the lip!

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Are you still holding onto the past? It’s time to finally let go and embrace a brave new world, as you learn to live in the present.

Draw inspiration from birthday great Mother Teresa: “Yesterday is gone.

Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Aquarians are independent souls – you enjoy your own company and like to do things in your way, and your own time. Venus moves into your relationship zone on Thursday (until September 20) which favours friendship, companionship and love. “If you can’t be with the one you love … love the one you’re with.”

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Fish can be very fickle when it comes to love.

The time has to be right, you’ve got to be in the mood … and on it goes. This week the universe sends some lessons your way that will (hopefully) teach you to be more serious and committed about relationships. Stop procrastinating Pisces – it’s time to grow up.

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10 CROMMELIN PLACE

4/41 DAVID STREET

Nestled high up on a large 1228m2 (approx) block in a quiet cul de sac backing reserve, this beautifully

The refurbished, 77m2 first floor apartment is located next door to the O’Connor shopping centre

presented four bedroom residence enjoys magnificent views of the Brindabella Mountains. Generous

with its trendy cafes and bars and moments from the wetlands, parks, public transport and cycle

accommodation includes sundrenched formal and informal living areas, segregated master bedroom,

ways. The ANU, CBD and the Dickson regional centre are close by. It offers two double bedrooms,

rumpus room and large balcony. A double garage has internal access while a large garden shed

both with built in robes, a designer kitchen and a combined bathroom/laundry complete with a

provides additional storage. Ready to enjoy and close to local amenities this great family home is a

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$375,000

Paul Sutton 0407 099 175 or Robyn Sutton 0409 442 484

Mary Debus 0414 623 876

Peter Blackshaw Manuka 6295 2433

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187 BICENTENNIAL DRIVE

30 HARPUR STREET

Sitting majestically on an elevated block this double storey executive residence has great street

Superb tri level residence offering an abundance of accommodation and perfectly suited for the large

presence and enjoys outstanding views to the Brindabella Mountains. Offering spacious formal &

or extended family. Nestled in a quiet street it is in easy walking distance to local shops, schools, Red

informal living areas, 5 double bedrooms including palatial sized master bedroom, bathroom with spa,

Hill nature reserve and Canberra Hospital. A flexible floor plan showcases formal and informal living

2 ensuites, rumpus and double garage with internal access. Entertain or relax under an enormous

areas, 4 bedrooms, ensuite, modern kitchen, family room and granny flat. A sunny rear terrace

covered pergola which leads to a large back yard with room for the kids to play or space for a pool.

overlooks private gardens while enjoying spectacular mountain views. EER 1

Auction on site 10am Saturday 12th September

Auction on site 12pm Saturday 12th September

Paul Sutton 0407 099 175 or Robyn Sutton 0409 442 484

Paul Sutton 0407 099 175 or Robyn Sutton 0409 442 484

Peter Blackshaw Manuka 6295 2433

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Saturday and Sunday 12 – 4pm or call to make an appointment

Green shoots at the bay buyer confidence is returning to the south coast, says leading Batemans Bay agent John Haslem.

He said the number of top end sales in July had risen after a little movement for most of the year. His office, Ray White Batemans Bay, had just exchanged sales at $1,500,000, $980,000 and co-joined with another agent to sell their listing at $1,127,000.

Mr Haslem said that most years had seen at least eight properties pass the million dollar mark, so a return to sales at that level was heartening.

The top end sales were waterfront and at a level that had not been seen for almost 12 months. The Malua Bay sale at $1,500,000 equalled the best price for a single property on a standard block.

Most agents in the Batemans

Bay area say they are short of listings in the popular price range being just below to a little over $300,000.

With retirees’ share portfolios recovering and consumer confidence returning, Mr Haslem predicted that the inflow of sea-changers and retirees should pick up to underpin sales in the mid range being $380,000 to as high as $540,000.

Rosedale retreat DESIGNED by architect Bert Reed as a three-family holiday retreat, this series of four interlinked bedroom/sitting/ensuite pavilions is clustered around a central living space.

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53 HAWKER STREET Superbly located in a tightly-held dress circle location, this exceptional, updated and extended residence, sits on an expansive, elevated land parcel of approximately 1014m2 amidst private manicured low maintenance gardens in a highly sought after suburb. Elegant, stylish and brimming with natural light, this beautiful home features 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk-in-robe, study, separate lounge and dining rooms, stunning kitchen overlooking family room leading to a large entertaining deck, bathroom, double garage, workshop and extensive storage rooms under house. Enjoying a fabulous position with easy access to shopping, transport and parklands, this superb home offers effortless indoor/outdoor living. EER 2.

60 NAMATJIRA DRIVE A quality home in an idyllic location exuding grace, charm and elegance throughout. Beautifully presented, this magnificently proportioned home, brimming with light, features 3 spacious bedrooms, master with an updated ensuite and walk-in-robe, formal lounge and dining rooms, updated kitchen overlooking family room and enclosed sunroom, updated bathroom and easy care garden. With easy access to most private and public schools, shopping and transport, this is an ideal home for a family with nothing to do but move in. EER 1.5.

Open: Tender:

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Contact Maria for viewing times Closes 5pm, Thursday 10th September 2009

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�� ELLIOTT STREET - Built in 2002, this remarkable architect designed home commands an elevated position capturing city skyline and Mt. Ainslie views.

Magnificent in both proportion and appeal, impressive interiors include formal and informal living spaces plus connoisseurs wine cellar, gourmet granite kitchen and palatial master suite with deluxe ensuite. The wrap-around entertaining terrace and landscaped courtyards offer idyllic outdoor options. EER 4.

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� NEWMAN STREET - The design brief for this 300m2(approx) two storey home was to create a quiet oasis away from the chaos of everyday life and to prepare an open and light environment. Friends are amazed at how quiet the home is. The formal lounge and dining have bay window views of Yarralumla parkland and the 5.2m atrium redefines light and airy.

Together with four bedrooms, master with ensuite bathroom, plus a study and a segregated rumpus area, you have the right size to spread out. EER 4.

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MANUKA 6260 8999

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TUGGERANONG 6293 2323

Clear Range 120 Kullaroo Road

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WESTON CREEK 6287 1600

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WODEN 6281 6900

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Rare River Frontage Land

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Freehold elevated land with Murrumbidgee River frontage, 18ha (44 acres) not far from Lanyon.

Approved building envelope with several house sites all with river views in unspoiled native forest with abundant wildlife, all this and the privacy of country life just a short drive from the ACT.

A battle-axe block with room to extend. 3 bedroom home, 2 with robes, original kitchen with meals area and a good size lounge/dining room. Large windows provide ample natural light and there are lovely trees on the block.

Build your dream home in paradise!!!!

Loads of potential in this sought after suburb with ample off street parking. EER 1.0

Sale $380,000 - $420,000 View By Appointment Wayne Kennedy 0414 622 926 Tuggeranong 6294 9393

Sale $350,000 View By Appointment Ewa Skoczek 0414 665 626 Tuggeranong 6294 9393

Lyons 4B/30 Glenorchy Street 2

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So Close, You´re Already There...... almost- which is exactly what a good investment property should offer. Minutes walk (maybe ten) to the Plaza and about two minutes to the Lyons shops.

Recently repainted first floor two bedroom unit with reverse cycle air conditioning, two balconies and its OWN laundry - no shared facility here!

Potential rent is over $300 p/w. EER 2.5 Sale $285,000 View By Appointment Andrew York 0418 624 411 Tuggeranong 6294 9393

Braddon 29/108 Northbourne Avenue

Brilliant investment. Fully serviced apartment just minutes walk from Civic with constant occupancy from the business and tourist sectors. The original ´Set and Forget´ investment. National and international marketing ensures high occupancy. Superb superannuation supplement. EER 5.0 Sale $136,500 View By Appointment Andrew York 0418 624 411 Tuggeranong 6294 9393

Braddon 40/108 Northbourne Avenue

Nett return over $8000 per year. Also a fully serviced apartment in the same hotel with award winning restaurant, gym, spa, and sauna, and with the same stress-free administration. Both are fully equiped and have kitchen area and ensuite bathroom. EER 6.0 Sale $149,500 View By Appointment Andrew York 0418 624 411 Tuggeranong 6294 9393

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Tuesday August 25 7pm @ Parlour

Featuring James Larson (Cello)& Hannah Spencer (Harp) AT

James Larsen grew up in south eastern Victoria. Taking an early interest in the arts with his rst short lived musical experience with the Classical guitar at age 3, this quickly developed into a love of percussion and other non-guitar related pursuits. James became interested in a much broader range of music, consequently taking up the Cello at age 13. After studying with violinist Michelle Lee-Dogger then cellist Rosemary Iverson, he then moved, in 2008, to Canberra to study with Cellist, David Pereira. Although involved and interested in the full spectrum of musical styles, his focus on chamber music has developed into the most enjoyable and frequented side of his playing. James has performed on various concert stages both as a section leader and soloist including the Melbourne Town Hall, Iwaki Auditorium, Llewellyn Hall and Hamer Hall.

Hannah Spencer was born in Cooma, New South Wales, to a family of musicians. From early infancy she acquired a dogged fanaticism with harp music, and, after becoming musically literate on the piano, she began lessons on the lever harp at the age of seven, busking and playing in local functions to nance this addiction. Acquiring a pedal harp the day before her audition at the ANU School of Music, she started tuition with Alice Giles. She participated in the 2008 Australian Harp Festival, and the 2009 International Music Festival, premiering works by Elena Kats-Chernin, F.S. Kelly and Arvo Part. She performs with the School of Music Orchestra and the Canberra Youth Orchestra, and is now completing her second year at university.

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