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The mamas are baking it for themselves COOK with a group of friends, make it fun, then share out the meals so everyone gets some time off – MamaBake is a simple idea that Karen Swan, MamaBake’s Canberra community manager, says is more about community and camaraderie than food, although it helps that you’ll come out of it with dinner organised for the week. “The domestic stuff has to happen, no matter what, so you need to find a way to manage it that doesn’t make you resentful,” says Karen. “I’m not shy when I have people over, I’ll say here’s a basket of laundry, how about you fold that while I make you a cup of tea. “It’s that idea of it takes a village – who has time to sit and chat for an hour? We all have so much to do at home, and it’s about bringing back that sense of working together to lessen the load.” Karen says that’s what appealed to her about MamaBake – it encourages honesty in motherhood. “We’re not saying it’s a problem that needs fixing, but we’re helping mums find the support they need to nurture their baby and keep themselves sane,” she says. Mamabake.com is a huge online community, providing access to more than 600 big-batch recipes – anything from curries, pies, muffins and dips to homemade bath salts and dry sham-

KATHRYN VUKOVLJAK discovers MamaBake, the group-cooking movement for mums, which is less about the food and more about the mood – the camaraderie and the conversation poo. They also have more than 20,000 members on Facebook. Karen says they’re also aiming to get people to look up from their phones and facilitate real-life interaction instead. “Sure, the online village has its place, and can be essential when you’re a stay-at-home mum, but at MamaBake we want to bring people together in real life,” she says. “Sometimes those networks just aren’t there, for people who are new to Canberra, for example, and we can help bring together like-minded people.” This will start with a series of meetand-greet workshops, the first on October 9, which will bring MamaBakers together and give them the tools and connections to organise their own group. The movement started in 2010, when Byron Bay founder Michelle Shearer hit upon the idea of group big-batch cooking to free up more time for surfing. Karen came on board three years ago, and says it was a logical step for her as she was keen to give back to her local community. “We want to recognise that sometimes getting the evening meal on the table is really stressful with small

kids,” she says. “It all adds to the maternal stress. And what I notice in my home is that my mood sets the tone for the entire house.” Karen says the most important thing about organising a MamaBake is to keep it simple. “Don’t over-think it,” she says. “Bring the kids and your biggest pot. We’ve found it’s less about the food and more about the mood – the camaraderie and the conversation. But we are keen on the collaborative consumption movement, helping with family budgets and reducing excess and wastage.” It’s not solely in the domain of mothers, either, with a BlokeBake Facebook page that hasn’t seen much love, and a more successful SistaBake movement targeted at young, working women. “MamaBake doesn’t discriminate on gender, relationship status or even if you have children – obviously the basic model is targeted at mums doing the lion’s share of the domestics, but there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ family unit, so diversity is welcomed,” Karen says. “A village is a village, whether that includes the traditional family unit or not!” Part of MamaBake’s “Mamafesto”

Karen Swan... “The domestic stuff has to happen, no matter what, so you need to find a way to manage it that doesn’t make you resentful.” Photo by Gary Schafer is no judgement, and the acknowledgement that there’s no such thing as a perfect mother or the perfect house. “MamaBake is just come as you are. Whatever works for you is fine, whatever that might be. You don’t need a big kitchen or a tidy house. “You do have to abandon yourself to

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CANBERRA’S Russell Hill was abuzz following the declaration of war against ISIS by President Obama. Our Special Forces top guns have been laying the groundwork for weeks, anticipating they’d be joining their US counterparts in training and advising the anti-ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria. PM Tony Abbott has been hanging out for the formal White House request. THE Australian Signals Directorate is also expanding its operations with advertisements for more cyber geeks to take their place in the frontlines as the jihadis use the internet to spread their message and recruit new members. Some will be located in the new ASIO building when it opens for business – hopefully by Christmas – while others will work from the current HQ nearby. That’s where two separate groups pop outside for their elevenses each morning – a little group to smoke, a much bigger one to use their mobiles that are also banned inside. MEANTIME, ASIO Director-General David Irvine took his leave from the top job Sunday after a frantic final

Katy Gallagher has tried to reassure Canberrans that, ‘everything is being done that should be done’. And while it’s easy to scoff, the truth is that Canberra is very vulnerable indeed. week of farewells combined with his decision to raise the threat level from medium to high. Katy Gallagher has tried to reassure Canberrans that, “everything is being done that should be done”. And while it’s easy to scoff, the truth is that Canberra is very vulnerable indeed. REPORTS that Canberra teachers are being overwhelmed by admin when they’d rather plan lessons came as no surprise to the schools’ community. Of course, they still plan their lessons but a lot of the admin stuff, we’re told, is “make work” invented by the top-heavy Education and Training Directorate and an endless parade of “new ideas” coming out of America. Shadow education minister Steve Doszpot said teachers had told him they wanted to spend more time teaching children rather than filling in forms.

Well, no argument there. THE senior brigade of casual teachers had a specially tough week when one of their number, Carolle Harrison, was killed when hit by a school bus as she crossed the road at Manuka. She was much beloved, not only in Canberra but in Vietnam where each year she volunteered her services. On her return she raised funds with costume jewellery made by her pupils. “We will miss her very much,” one teacher said. “It’s been a terrible shock to all of us.” GREAT to see the enthusiasm of 18 wind companies vying for the contract to supply up to a quarter of Canberra’s power supply by 2020. Wind power is expected to be almost half the cost of solar produced by the Royalla array. Together they’ll make the ACT a clear leader in the field.

WE’VE had our fun with the two Liberal MLA “Scarlet Pimpernels” Giulia Jones and Vicki Dunne on their silly $36,000 junket to France, Sweden and South Korea to learn how to help Canberra’s sex workers escape the industry. But their “report” to the Assembly showed just what a farce it was. Mrs Jones: “I am not suggesting that any of the concepts, programs or legislative responses I saw while overseas are directly applicable or appropriate for the ACT.” Exactly – an expensive exercise in total futility. robertmacklin.com

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“I’M a long way from anywhere,” singer-songwriter Fred Smith tells me by phone from Esperance, in WA, on tour with his hit show “Dust of Uruzgan”. Smith’s always a long way from anywhere. A few days before that, he was chatting from Kalgoorlie. For years as a diplomat, he was embedded with Australian forces at Tarin Kowt in Afghanistan, Bougainville and the Solomon Islands. But “CityNews” is happy to report that Smith is now home in O’Connor, as photographer Gary Schafer’s picture, taken on a brilliant spring morning, verifies. And by no coincidence, “Home” is the title of Smith’s new 14-track CD, launching at The Street Theatre later this month and dealing with the mixed emotions experienced when coming back from a world of turmoil to the apparent peace of home. The CD, described by Smith’s auntie as “gentler” than his Afghanistan songs, mostly looks at life on a smaller scale. There’s an ode to a friend in “Illawarra Rose,” personal reflections in “Women in My Life” and above all, a tender love song to his eight-month-old baby daughter Olympia in “Beautiful Girl”. When we meet in O’Connor, Smith’s suitcase is still at the front door. He’s just in from a 50-date national tour funded by country arts entities and reports: “The show was

Singer Fred Smith with eight-month-old Olympia… “My new album is more about the domestic frontier… there comes a time when you have to settle down.” Photo by Gary Schafer a complete account of our involvement in Afghanistan, so people responded well. “I’ve still got a part-time day job with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade who give me a bit of leave to do these tours,” he explains as he balances Olympia on one knee. So what’s it like to be home? Well, it’s a case of going from one crisis zone to another in a way. “It’s still about frontier, but my new album is more about the domestic frontier… there comes a time when you have to settle down,” he says. Canberra has not normally been his main source of inspiration, but now there are two or three songs based here. “I think that’s a good thing, what this record is about is more feeling of home, about coming home and calming down and growing up – though at 44, people say I’ve left it a bit late,” he says. Smith is well aware that, while “Dust of Uruzgan” (which saw him likened to Eric Bogle and John Schumann) was “very enticing to the media”, this new album is more

personal. Not entirely, though. He wrote the last number, “Derapet”, after receiving a letter from a soldier in Brisbane who was having a hard time transitioning back into Australian life. So how’s that transitioning been for Smith? “It’s certainly novel, I love it, I didn’t expect it to be so delightful,” he says. His wife, Maryanne, is evidently relieved to have him back and as he says: “The difficulty of being away is more for the family than for the person on the ground, managing the risks. “My new album is definitely gentler, softer. My aunt says that my Afghanistan music was harsher but this is gentler… I think it’s got quite an acoustic, folk feel to it.” “Home,” album launch show, The Street Theatre, 8pm, Saturday, September 27, bookings to thestreet.org. au or 6247 1223. The album is available at Songland Music, Cooleman Court, or at fredsmith.com.au

CANBERRA recently had a frisson of excitement with the Comancheros motorcycle gang visiting town in their full regalia to commemorate the September 1984 Milperra “Father’s Day Massacre”. This was intriguing as Canberra has always been thought of as a “one-gang town” with the Rebels being that gang. Word has been circulating for some time that the Comancheros have their eyes on the lucrative and relatively safe Canberra drugs market. Make no mistake, bikie gangs are little more than highly visible drug-dealing gangs with a carefully cultivated reputation to scare off competitors. Where do drugs get sold? Well, if one were to buy something that could get one in trouble with police for having it in one’s pocket, but not in one’s stomach, would one not want to buy it as close as possible to where one would like to consume it? Which brings us to nightclubs. James Palumbo has written extensively on the public record about his time running London’s famous Ministry of Sound nightclub. He had to go to enormous lengths to stop his security staff running the drug trade in the bar. By his estimate, the illegal drug trade in the Ministry was bringing in more money over a weekend than the ticket and bar sales. As the outrages mounted he eventually worked with police to crack down and took to bussing security teams in, from hundreds of kilometres away, to work at his venue. Some of you might be thinking that is London and this is Canberra. Such things couldn’t possibly be going on here. Except they have. In 2005 Michael Ian Lawrence, the owner of MIL Security, was sentenced to five years in prison for his role as a drug dealer. When he appealed his sentence the ACT Court of Appeal rejected it in 2007, finding: “These charges arose from a relatively well organised drug distribution exercise, involving what may be described as both ‘retail’ sales of individual tablets of ecstasy, and ‘wholesale’ sales of one-ounce packages of methylamphetamine powder.” So while we have no proof it is happening right now in Canberra, we can say with some

We have seen a rise in incidents in Civic, in particular, in relation to ‘turf wars’. – Leader Security’s Peta-Lee Henare’s August 6 email to Canberra publicans certainty that it has occurred in the recent past. There is absolutely nothing that links industry incumbent Leader Security or its staff to the trade and Leader Security’s Peta-Lee Henare, in an email to Canberra publicans, says the company has spoken with the AFP about its concerns around a rise in incidents in Civic, particularly in relation to “turf wars”, asking for their assistance “in supporting venues and security officers in order to make licensed venues a safer place.” Nevertheless, it is clear the current situation is one in which the Rebels gang can operate. A new player to town will, of course, need to upset that status quo. They who control the security on the door of the club control who can be in there. In theory they could selectively intercept the dealers working for the other team, while leaving others operating with relative impunity. While the warm welcome ACT Policing gave the Comancheros recently is to be applauded, it would be disturbing if all their attention was directed effectively to the protection of the entrenched outlaw motorcycle gang, the Rebels. Canberra is not the setting one would normally expect to find a bikie drug war, but neither was Milperra. Sources: jade.barnet.com.au/ Jade.html#!article=9075; the-riotact.com/ michael-ian-lawrence -gets-five-years/3735; dailymail.co.uk/news/ article-1195900

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WHY won’t our politicians listen to the community who pays their wages when we say “No” to light rail. This one-sided project that the community has written so many letters about to the daily paper for months about should not go ahead. How many millions have been wasted already on consultants just to reach “Rattenbury’s Dream”. Our politicians should use our money wisely, not squander it. Use it to fix the buses, on the Mr Fluffy fiasco, education and health. Even a green bin would be nice. Please have a mini-referendum and help the taxpayer for a change. Jo Forester, Curtin

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DESPITE proclamations that we are on the verge of seeing the resurrection of the Cannons and the Comets, the chances of either returning in the immediate future appears remote. Especially at a time when sporting teams are finding it increasingly difficult in a local economy hit hard by public services cutbacks. The Brumbies, who have been smacked by a $500,000 reduction from the ARU coupled with a financial loss again this year, have already indicated they are seeking a better deal from the ACT Government. The argument being that GWS receives substantially more in government assistance than either the Brumbies or the Raiders yet play only three competition games in Canberra. There is also the fact that Brumbies’ and Raiders’ players live in Canberra. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the Brumbies and the Raiders presenting a united front when preparing a funding argument to the ACT Government. Meanwhile, Cricket Australia appears unready to re-introduce a Canberra team into the men’s domestic one-day series. There was speculation that ACT Cricket would combine with NSW Cricket to field a combined Canberra/ NSW country team but NSW Cricket chief executive Andrew Jones has indicated that won’t be happening. Canberra’s place in the national cricket landscape is as a centre for development; as a base for talented cricketers from the ACT and surrounding areas such as Wagga Wagga and Albury to receive expert coaching from the likes of Andrew Dawson and Mark Higgs. It is what Canberra does very well. You only need to look at the number of players who have been developed

in the ACT currently playing elsewhere. Cricket NSW appears happy for this type of arrangement to prepare players for the Futures League, but not as part of a joint team for the domestic one-day series. With the ACT effectively forced to go it alone it would be a hard slog to convince Cricket Australia that we will be competitive and that there is enough corporate support. It would seem the prospect of a reincarnation of the Comets is a little way off. In terms of the NBL, it would appear the chances of the Cannons returning in the immediate future are just as remote. The NBL had been seeking prospective bids from centres such as Canberra, Brisbane, Hobart and Geelong as part of an expanded league. It was thought a Canberra bid would involve surrounding country cities and be very much a team for the ACT and country NSW. Initially there was great enthusiasm, but as the bidding process continued it became clear that it was going to be a formidable task. There isn’t the corporate support or the player depth. There had been talk that the University of Canberra may be interested, but it has its hands full after taking over the licence of the Canberra Capitals in the WNBL. The concept of a Canberra team in the NBL appears to have gone off the boil.

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Article doesn’t reflect reality I FEEL that as a local magazine, you have to take responsibility to engage contributors who don’t take lightly the precarious situation that’s affecting the whole civilised world at present. It seems to me that John Griffiths’ article (“There’s more to fear than what we fear”, CN, September 4) on the threat of militant Islam doesn’t at all reflect what we, the general public, are reading and seeing every day on a variety of news outlets. He can say whatever he wants about the way our government is dealing with the fact that many Australians are going to join forces with extremists in the Middle East and how we should be protected from extremists in this country. However, a local magazine like “CityNews” should not provide a podium for his views. I hurry to add that I am neither Jewish or of any other antiIslamic race. Ron Wilmot

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By Kathryn Vukovljak JUST weeks before Irene Elliott was due to travel to India for a high-risk treatment for her advanced multiple sclerosis, she received the news that the treatment was no longer available. “It was devastating, but what was even worse was that around the same time I suffered an unbelievably severe MS attack. I’ve never been more scared,” she says. Brave Irene, whose story was featured on the cover of “CityNews” on October 10, says she lost control of her body, was close to a coma and regressed to Greek, her first language. She has spent the past two months in reha-

bilitation at the Canberra Hospital, relearning everything from how to walk to using a TV remote. “My brain just couldn’t compute what to do – it’s been exhausting,” she says. “I know I’ve come a long way but there’s so much more to go.” Her family raised almost $90,000 for the hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in a “Big Fat Greek Fundraiser” in November. Irene may be eligible for a clinical trial of HSCT in Sydney, but she says there are no guarantees, and she needs to be able to walk 100 metres with an aid first. She’s also in the process of applying for the treatment in Germany and Italy. “I have to do it – I’m out of options otherwise,” she says. “My next attack could be disastrous. I’m fearful for my life.”

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A big problem getting bigger THINGS just keep getting bigger! The other day, driving in Sydney rush-hour traffic, I felt like a mouse surrounded by stampeding elephants. Once described as “large” and “family-sized”, our car was dwarfed between enormous four-wheel drives that were so high I could barely see their occupants.

I remember when many “experts” predicted that small cars would be the way of the future because of the high cost of fuel, but they got that one wrong. The same seems to go with pretty much everything else. Driving through some new suburb a few hours later, I was struck by the huge new houses. A few decades ago we would have regarded such buildings as extravagant mansions, far beyond the needs of the average family, but now they’re the norm. Perhaps we need such palatial accommodation because everyone seems to have so much more stuff – and most of it is bigger than ever before. So many of us have enormous kitchens, giant fridges, ovens and barbecues that could supply a regiment rather than a small family. We have king-sized beds, large dining rooms and expansive entertainment areas.

The TVs in our home are at least four times larger than what my husband and I thought was large when we became a couple nearly 20 years ago. I love a big comfy couch. Kingsized beds have a lot to recommend them. I love to be able to buy groceries in bulk and store in a large pantry so I don’t have to go shopping quite as much. I love my larger mobile phone – it doesn’t get lost in my large handbag and I can read the larger print much more easily. I love a large coffee – that’s essential to kick-start the day. The argument for the larger wine glasses is very compelling. But going large does have its downside. We aren’t doing ourselves any favours when it comes to the sheer volume of food people eat. You can see it everywhere – from the size of portions served in restaurants, the mega-sized serves

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of popcorn at the theatres, to the ever larger bottles of soft drink or so-called “sports drinks” on sale in the fridges at delicatessens and service stations. I have my own weight problems, but I am constantly struck by the number of severely obese people I see in the streets. I’m particularly concerned by the number of overweight kids I see – most of whom are being doomed to a life of health problems as they get insufficient exercise and consume large quantities of concentrated sugar and fat. My kids are extremely energetic, do many hours of sport each week, and are only allowed soft drinks on special occasions. As a consequence they are very fit, but sadly that places them in a small minority amongst their peers. I’m not sure what the solution is, maybe we need to develop a new national ethos that bigger really isn’t better; but I do get the feeling that as a society we have fallen into habits of excess that will prove big trouble in the decades ahead.

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QUEANBEYAN is fast redefining itself as an alternative to the Big City. Its reasonable house prices and the beautiful rural setting are attracting new residents looking for a “country life with city benefits”. With a new demographic comes new expectations and the Queanbeyan business and local community have recognised the need for the heart of Q to step up its beat. Consequently, a new design ideas competition to revitalise the Queanbeyan CBD has been launched. “Downtown Q 2025” asks entrants for “visionary ideas to reinvigorate the town’s existing commercial and public areas” – specifically Monaro Street and three significant carpark sites in the CBD. In announcing the competition, Steve Bartlett, QBC vice president, tourism and hospitality, said: “Ideas and concepts generated by this competition will help build confidence in development outcomes for the community and can be used to define and stimulate future civic and investment opportunities for our city.” It’s good to see the Queanbeyan Council supporting this initiative – the outcome may show other places what’s possible with imagination and foresight. The competition highlights the important role that designers and developers play in shaping positive outcomes for regional centres – driving new business and encouraging people to make their home in a “country” community. With a prize pool of $64,000 the competition is sure to entice designers to take on the challenge. More information at downtownqcompetition.com.au Catherine Carter is ACT executive director of the Property Council of Australia.

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A COMMON criticism of politicians is their vision is restricted to the next election. There is some truth in this as politicians cannot fulfil their agenda if they do not win elections. However, the vast majority of politicians would like to believe they will leave a sustainable legacy, to be considered visionaries. The most notable attempt at a visionary approach in Canberra at the moment is the proposed Canberra Metro, the ACT light rail. The vision is a more sustainable city with an effective, low-carbon transport system. The debate is whether or not this is the right time and how much should be spent for the most effective way to deliver on the vision. Simon Corbell, the responsible Minister, presents the view of the government. It is heavily influenced by a Greens agenda. The government argues that the best

The ‘SkyTran’ system could have people coming to the city from Gungahlin in driverless, car-sized pods in a fraction of the time light rail would take. way to achieve the vision is through the establishment of a light rail system starting with linking Gungahlin and Civic. The Liberals argue that the government is not being frugal enough. The vision for a more sustainable city from a transport and environmental perspective is in conflict with the vision of an economically more sustainable Territory that runs surplus budgets. It is possible to manage both. However, there is a more significant issue than just light rail in planning a sustainable city. The second phase of Canberra’s planning, the introduction of the “Y Plan”, sought to ensure that there would be enough employment in all the town centres to reduce uni-directional commuter traffic heading to and from the central business district. The failure of the planning system in allowing construction of office buildings at the airport and the construction of the (yet-to-be-occupied) spy building in Campbell are just two illustrations of where the system has failed.

A rapid public transport system can assist in compensating for these failures. The Liberals have also been arguing that the transport vision can be met at a more appropriate time and that improving bus services is a much more financially sensible solution for now. However, political risk provides the path to better outcomes for a visionary project and the government is prepared to take a risk on Canberra Metro. Risks always provide an opposition with fuel for criticism. The alternative option for the Liberals would be to present a more visionary approach. Instead of suggesting further building on the bus system, they could advocate for a faster, futuristic, more flexible system with less running costs and one that was environmentally at least as sustainable as light rail. One example is the personalised pod system that runs on magnetic levitation technology. The “SkyTran” system, for example, could have people coming to the city from Gungahlin in driverless, car-sized pods in a

fraction of the time light rail would take. A SkyTran system would be suspended on standard-sized telegraph poles. It allows express pods to bypass the ones that might stop at Mitchell and Dickson providing a much more flexible and rapid solution. And this is just one option. After no change, the minimalist change approach is the easiest to argue. It is not hugely visionary to adopt the systems that are used in so many other cities to achieve more sustainability. However, that is the challenge of those who seek to leave a sustainable legacy. Michael Moore was an independent member of the ACT Legislative Assembly (1989 to 2001) and was minister for health.

THERE’S a fundraising “Down the Garden Path” walk around the Wakefield Gardens heritage precinct, 11am-3pm, on Sunday, September 21, in aid of Ainslie School’s productive food garden. Onthe-day tickets (adults $5, children free) available from the “Bus Stop Park”, Ainslie, corner of Cowper and Cox streets.

Lotus eaters THE next Club Lotus social brunch is at the Palette Café, Beaver Galleries, 81 Denison Street, Deakin, 11am, Sunday, September 21 before the club rallies to Murrumbateman for a winery trip to McKellar Ridge Wines.

Family View OLGA Srbovski, from The Smith Family, is the guest speaker at the next lunch meeting of the Weston Creek View Club, at the Woden Southern Cross Club, 11am-2pm, Tuesday, October 7. The cost is $24 and a warm welcome awaits all interested women. RSVP to 6288 5064 by October 3.

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Apology to AACS ON September 3 “CityNews” published a claim by columnist Michael Moore that the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (ACCS) is a front for big tobacco. AACS chief executive Mr Jeff Rogut has since written to us pointing out that AACS is not an arm of, nor does it lobby for, the tobacco industry. “CityNews” did not intend to suggest either of these things, and to the extent that any reader understood it to make those claims, “CityNews” apologises to AACS.

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Social event of the week / 50th anniversary dinner of the National Press Club IT was a full house at the National Press Club for the address you have when you’re not actually having an address. And the reason for that is that Tony Abbott has yet to fulfill the invitation as Prime Minister to stand and deliver at that famous podium. But for an anniversary as significant as that of the then PM Sir Robert Menzies’ address to the fledgling National Press Club 50 years ago – give or take a few days – Abbott performed in his most statesmanlike way, meeting the parents of Peter Greste who had just flown back from Cairo to be there as special guests of a concerned press corps, dined finely in good company, worked the room for the ubiquitous selfies, a few handshakes, kisses and hugs, and enjoyed the sublime trumpeting of James Morrison and his superb songstress Hetty Kate before scarpering, quick as a wink, off to another event – or to bunk in early at the Police College to get over accumulated jetlag.

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The guests were in fine form and represented an eclectic mix of Canberra’s press, business and Liberals with special guests, those who’ve made the club a resounding success.

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handmade spring fashion Hustle&Scout is a unique market in Canberra, bringing together fashion design graduates, local designers and vintage fashion under one roof. It’s the perfect place to scout

about for that special “non-mainstream” something – from wearable-art hats, smooth wooden accessories, designer clothes and stunning jewellery to a how-to course if you

advertising feature want to bring your own products to market! CityNews meets some of the talented stallholders you’ll meet at Hangar #47 on September 27...

Tegan’s market takes off to Fairbairn TWILIGHT fashion market Hustle&Scout will celebrate its first birthday at a new location, Hangar #47 in Fairbairn, 2pm-7pm, Saturday, September 27. The urge to be creative was behind Tegan McAuley’s idea to start the Hustle&Scout markets. “I’m a very creative person and I love fashion, so I wanted to tap into that and start my own creative project,” she says. “I was interested in the idea of doing a fashion market, and at around the same time I went to FashFest. I was blown away by how many designers there are in Canberra, but confused as to why I hadn’t heard of the labels and where I could buy them. That gave me the idea for Hustle&Scout.” The next market will mark Hustle&Scout’s first birthday after a year of showcasing independent Australian designer labels, high-end vintage clothing, jewellery and accessories. “Over the past year we’ve had four markets to showcase new-season collections, and we’ve now outgrown our New Acton venue,” says Tegan. “It was such a great spot but it was getting overcrowded for this event. We now have 53 designers so we’re moving out to an airport hangar, Hangar #47, at Fairbairn. It’s an exciting venue because it’s never been used for anything like this before. “It was built in 1940 and although it’s been renovated a bit since then, it’s still really rustic and industrial, and at 3000 square metres it should fit everyone in!” This year The Forage “foodie” markets will run alongside Hustle&Scout. The Forage has a focus on high-quality street food, and provides the best from local cafes, mobile food vendors, wineries, breweries and bars. Another project for Tegan will be taking Hustle&Scout to Hobart in June. Email info@hustleandscout.com.au or visit hustleandscout.com.au

Designed to be noticed BARBARA Mickelson started making hats because she couldn’t find any “fancy” ones to fit her head – and she says her hat design business took off from there, creating award-winning, “wearable art” sculptural styles that are designed to be noticed. Barbara owns BMdesigns and will be at Hustle&Scout with her new spring/summer collection, which she says will see a return to eco dyeing and screen-printing of fabrics. “This gives even more texture and colour to the headwear, clothing and accessories,” she says. “The colours and silhouettes will be heavily influenced by my love of the Australian bush and its flora and fauna.” While some of the headware looks awkward and

Hustle&Scout in full swing.

difficult to wear, Barbara says the opposite is true. The fabrics used, such as silk, are deceptively light and pieces are designed for total comfort and to work with most hairstyles. “My clients include those who love glamorous racewear and I have a strong following in the burlesque world and with those who adore the vintage look,” she says. “But fashion in Canberra is changing and becoming more quirky with more people interested in wearing something unique. I now have clients who approach me just because they want to go out and make more of a statement through headwear.” Contact babsmickelson@hotmail.com or call 0427 005054.

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Manimals Jay and Cinzia from HAUS Models. Photo by Leighton Hutchinson

A selection of designer Barbara Mickelson’s hat designs.

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handmade spring fashion Jewellery to be treasured INSPIRED by ancient jewellery because of her background as an archaeologist, silversmith Lisa Jose loves creating unique handmade pieces at her Canberra studio. “I’m inspired by archaeology, as well as colour and shapes from nature, ancient dress, jewellery and adornment,” she says. Lisa holds a PhD in archaeology from the ANU and began handcrafting silver jewellery under the name Stuart the Cat Designs in Canberra in 2005. She does indeed have a cat named Stuart. For many years Lisa has combined

silversmithing with research and teaching in Canberra and archaeological excavation in Syria. Working with sterling silver, Lisa also uses enamel, polymer clay, found objects, glass beads and semi-precious stones. “It’s lovely to be able to wake up and do something creative with my day,” she says. Lisa has been part of Hustle&Scout since the beginning, and says she’s looking forward to the experience of having a stall in the hangar. Visit stcdesigns.com.au

Inspired by ancients JEWELLERY should be “created to last – across seasons and through the years,” says Canberra designer and silversmith Alison Jackson, who will be at the Hustle&Scout markets on September 27 to showcase her unique jewellery and tableware designs. Alison began making jewellery in an after-school jewellery class, and loved it. After high school she moved to Canberra from Sydney to study gold and silversmithing at the ANU Arts School, and has been designing and creating jewellery and tableware ever since. Alison Jackson’s handmade designs are inspired by simplicity, texture, clean lines and geometric shapes. She says she desires to create pieces that are “wearable both formally and casually – not something that people wear only once and then throw in a drawer.” For Alison, it is “the details that make a piece special”, and she enjoys creating pieces that people can treasure. Email info@alisonjackson.com.au or visit alisonjackson.com.au

Large Cluster necklace... 925 silver. Photo Angela Bakker

Tipsy bowls... spun, hand raised, anodised aluminium.

New course hones creative skills IT can be a long leap from completing a creative qualification to designing and marketing a creative product for industry, says Penny Boyer, head of department at CIT Design Industries. “To help fill this gap, CIT is offering a new course for qualified or experienced creative people to equip them with the business and marketing skills to turn their creative idea into a reality,” she says. The course, the Advanced Diploma in Creative Product Development, which started in Semester 2, is a six-month intensive course that includes core units in marketing and business, and offers specialist streams in fashion, photography and visual arts. Penny says the real benefit of the program is giving students the space and equipment to develop their creative concept. “This course is ideal for creative practitioners who have the background in their area of study, but have not yet taken their product to market,” she says. The students spend one day a week in the full-time course gaining skills and knowledge in business, one day a week on concept development and three days a week in the studio bringing their idea to life. “They’re given the time to look at the product they want to develop and how to get it to market,” she says. “They develop a marketing and business plan ready to take to the bank manager to get funds for their project. “They learn from industry professionals, through workshops and seminars, and have lots of essential networking opportunities. It’s all very practical.” More a cit.edu.au/creativeproductdevelopment

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Jade Sargent – Designer – SOVATA; Photographer Eric Piris

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advertising feature Modern, fun and playful BONNIE Montgomery established her online jewellery store Bonty to make the “contemporary, fun and playful style” that she loved accessible to everyone, while creating a platform for up-andcoming jewellery designers to promote their work. Bonnie meets designers who fulfil the criteria of contemporary, original and quality designs, and promotes their labels via social media and markets. She enjoys establishing “links and connections to new and creative people, and getting to know their creative work.” Pieces from all the designers Bonty represents will be showcased at the Hustle&Scout markets on September 27, so that people can “feel and touch the designs. It’s a great way for people to get to

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know the designers and their work.” Bonnie has been involved with the last two Hustle&Scout markets, and is looking forward to seeing the new venue. “The markets are a great event for Canberra, Tegan has done a great job in promoting and selecting designers and collectors. We feel very privileged to be accepted,” she says. Jewellery can be purchased at the markets, but the purpose of the Bonty online shop is that it can be accessed anywhere and customers know that they are getting a particular flavour of product that has been made with integrity and quality. Email contact@bonty.com.au or visit bonty.com.au

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Susan Flower black skirt with art.

TEXTILES tell so many stories of women’s lives, creativity and spirit, says fashion designer Susan Flower, who will be at the Hustle&Scout markets to showcase her new designs for spring. Having heard such good things about Hustle&Scout from the very first event, Susan says she’s looking forward to being a part of it. “I’ve always loved sewing, designing clothes, sourcing textiles, using natural linens and cutting cloth on the bias,” she says. “I also enjoy using traditional textiles – African cloth, Japanese shibori and kimono, sari silks embroideries, weavings and Amish quilts.” Susan says she enjoys meeting women who are wearing her designs, “especially when they tell me they have bought many of my clothes, worn ‘em

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lots and loved them to bits”. For spring, Susan has designed a linen bias skirt incorporating an original watercolour painting by Sydney artist Sandy Shilansky. “I love Sandy’s work and we’re both thrilled with this wearable art collaboration,” she says. “Another of my favourite items is the bias pocket dress. The idea popped out of my head one day, a dress with many different combinations of fabrics and ways to wear it, fastened with kimono-covered buttons (or not), tucked in as pockets (or not). Women can style it in so many different ways, expressing their own unique style and personality.” Visit susanflower.com

Natural and down to earth ACCESSORIES that are stylish and effortless, made entirely of natural materials and fabric while also being mindful of our environment is the focus of Australian label Woodfolk, says owner Julia Denes. They make jewellery, accessories and homewares, and Julie says that each Woodfolk product has been carefully designed to be simple yet striking, comfortable to wear and soft to touch. Woodfolk products are designed in Australia and handmade both in Australia and by Nepali craftspeople, throughout local and remote areas of Nepal. “The craftspeople create beautiful and quality accessories through

traditional carving, natural dyeing, weaving and knitting techniques,” says Julie. “Working with those that are disadvantaged is a hugely important part of Woodfolk. “We have chosen to work with both smaller family-run businesses as well as women-focused organisations, providing them with financial assistance in order to help support them to build a better future for themselves and their families.” Julie says they also carefully consider their packaging, and use 100 per cent cotton jewellery pouches that are handmade in Nepal.

Barb Mickelson babsmickelson@hotmail.com • 0427 005 054 facebook/BMdesignsheadwear At the Old Bus Depot Markets every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month

Visit woodfolk.com.au

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Canberra Confidential Shane’s Square deals TAMS Minister Shane Rattenbury, pictured, is terribly excited about his Civic Square garage sale (Friday, October 3, noon-2 pm) which he’s hosting “to highlight the ACT Government’s commitment to reducing, reusing and recycling” in support of the national Garage Sale Trail on Saturday, October 25. Shane’s sale, in aid of Karinya House, will feature stalls hosted by members of the Legislative Assembly and he has donated a push mower, a pogo stick and a briefcase. A pogo stick? Free registrations for the national Garage Sale Trail to garagesaletrail.com.au

Car-led recovery? MINISTER and motor car afficionado Mick Gentleman, pictured, found himself in a form of automobile heaven opening a car dealership in Fyshwick the other day. Disarmingly declaring that “Canberra is certainly experiencing some economic uncertainty at present,” he urged the city’s suits to find the

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Hmmms... EVERY Sunday until October 5, Parliament House is opening up its private courtyards for a two-hour “Meet the Gardener Tour” offering “tips that you can use to beautify your own garden!” Led by “an experienced member” of its landscape services team, it’s not cheap at $92 – and don’t bring the kids, the concession price is $82.

confidence and follow the lead of the car dealer whose investment gave him to believe that “the medium to long-term future is bright”. That economics were so simple.

Forgotten progress

THE Minister for Children and Young People, Mick Gentleman, sent out a single-paragraph media alert the other day that carried this odd message: “Only attribute first quote to Ms Burch, no need to attribute every quote if only Minister is quoted.” No one was quoted and what it’s got to do with Minister Joy Burch is anyone’s guess.

CAN anyone remember the ACT government’s “Measuring Our Progress” website (measuringourprogress.act. gov.au)? No? Neither, it seems, can the government. It says it’s the “ACT government’s online report card on life in Canberra. It measures our progress towards an ACT that is healthier, fairer and safer, smarter, more prosperous, vibrant, sustainable, and with high quality services.” And it appears not to have been updated since December 6, 2012.

A running tally WHAT credibility can this research have? Participants in the Canberra Times Fun Run have been invited by “The Canberra Times” to fill in a research questionnaire where, with a straight face, “The Canberra Times” asks: ”Which news sources do you use?” and alphabetically lists itself – “The Canberra Times” – first of four news sources (including “CityNews”). They’d be in with a big chance, don’t you reckon?

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WHO pops up as a “like” on ACT Labor’s Facebook page? Why, ACT Sex Party election team leader and first officer Steven Bailey. LAST-minute Christmas shoppers might take some comfort in knowing former PM Julia Gillard will be at Dymocks Canberra Centre store signing copies of her new book at 11am, December 23.

Arthur plans to be big hit THIS is determined Arthur Wilks, 81, on the comeback trail from multiple episodes of surgery including a snapped achilles tendon, who will represent the ACT in the Australian veterans table tennis championships in Tasmania, next month. Octogenarian Arthur, a retired school principal who last year pub-

lished a history of ACT table tennis, will be joined in Tasmania by Noel Hart, 80, and Vic Bannon, 80, in an ACT team of more than 20 players, competing in age ranges from 40 to the over 80s. Regular competitions are held at the seven-day Table Tennis Centre in Kingston, next to Eastlakes Football Sports Oval.

RATHER cryptic tweet from the Business Council inviting people to the Business Point Awards night at the National Portrait gallery on September 25.

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Dougal Macdonald Tarzan swings back into action

Celebrating Banjo’s day Helen Musa arts in the city

LATERAL-thinking Robert Stephens, of Aarwun Gallery, has Max Cullen speaking and performing at the opening night of Ted Lewis’ exhibition of paintings, “In the Footsteps of Banjo Paterson”. It runs at the Federation Square gallery from 6pm on September 19 to October 14 and marks the 150th anniversary of Paterson’s birth. THE Australia Cuba Friendship Society ACT is throwing one of its famous Cuban extravaganza nights in St James Church’s Hall, Curtin, from 6.30pm on Saturday, September 27. DJ Mateo will host an evening of live Cuban music with Latin dances, Cuban beer and rum, wines from South America, Latin American food and pastries and soft drinks. Proceeds will go towards a healthcare centre in Cuba. No bookings.

Crooner’s story to open festival By Helen Musa “FROM Italy with passion” is this year’s slogan for the Italian Film Festival; an apt tag for a festival opening with a biopic about a Calabrian-Belgian crooner and ending with Sophia Loren in “Marriage Italian Style”. When I talk to 76-year-old singer, composer, accordionist and grandfather Rocco Granata by phone to Antwerp, I’m already humming his most famous song, which goes “Marina, Marina, Marina” and has been covered by Dean Martin, Louis Armstrong and most recently, André Rieu. Festival opener “Marina” is based on Granata’s autobiography and stars heartthrob Matteo Simoni. During 1948 in a Calabrian village,

Musician Rocco Granata… “I started to learn music in Italy when I was six years old and papa paid for that.” young Rocco sees his father leave for the mines in Belgium to support his family. It’s a classic emigration story, with the family following and being treated unkindly by some Belgians who stereotyped Italians as a lower form of life.

“Marina,” he says, is very up to date “because now there is a new problem with all the people coming to Europe from Africa… it is exactly the same as if it was 50 or 60 years ago and it’s like being an African American now”. But music, talent and love triumph in this feel-good film. “I started to learn music in Italy when I was six years old and papa paid for that,” Granata says. “When we followed him to Belgium and I bought an accordion and papa saw that I wanted to make music my life, he was not happy. “But strong water goes to the sea, so I played and I played and I played.” Most of the film is true, but two scenes worry Granata – one where he and his Belgian girlfriend bathe nude and another in which he is unjustly accused of raping her. He says: “Italian boys, we like women, but we respect women, so when the director told me what he wanted, I told

him: ‘I don’t like it, don’t do it’... but he said young people today expect that kind of thing.” Granata’s been a star since 1959 when he sold a million records in Germany. “Thank God,” he says, “or thank Buddha, or thank Jehovah or thank Allah… that guy up there was on my side.” He’s been heaped with national honours in Belgium, performed in Carnegie Hall and travelled everywhere, even to Brisbane. He’s off to Rome and is preparing a new album. Best of all, the film is being shown to Belgian school kids, the grandchildren of those mine workers. And did he eventually make his father Salvatore proud of him? Well, yes, he says, “but with Italian fathers, you won’t hear it from their mouths, you have to look an Italian father in the eyes to know.” Italian Film Festival, Palace Electric Cinemas, September 23-October 15. Bookings to palacecinemas.com.au/ cinemas/electric/ or 6222 4900.

CANBERRA REP’s next show will be Peter Shaffer’s ever-intriguing play “Equus”, with barb barnett in her first directorial role there. Ian Croker, who previously played the psychiatrist Dysart, is designing the set and now plays the father, Frank Strang, while Ben Hardy, well-known as a child actor in the past, now plays the disturbed son, Alan Strang. Theatre 3, September 26-October 11, bookings to 6257 1950 or canberrarep.org.au THE Gospel Folk Choir will perform at the next free concert at the High Court, 1pm, Sunday, September 21. The choir, led by Brian Triglone, gives concerts and performs at public events such as citizenship ceremonies and Floriade. ART Song Canberra’s next concert will be by noted soprano Merlyn Quaife, with baritone Erwin Belakowitsch and Stephen Delaney on piano. They will perform “La Dolce Vita – Hugo Wolf’s Italian Songbook” in the Wesley Music Centre, 3pm, on Sunday, September 21. Tickets only at the door. JUDITH Peterson’s “Couples Don’t Talk” is five plays each with a different slant on relationships. Domenic Mico directs and as well as an original song by Frank and Judith Peterson there’s some Frank Zappia (not Zappa) music. Part of ticket sales will go to Menslink. At Smiths Alternative, Civic, September 26-27 and October 3-4, bookings to trybooking.com/96483 OPERA Australia’s artistic director Lyndon Terracini has put the cat among the pigeons by announcing a production of Cole Porter’s musical “Anything Goes” for 2015, using non-opera principals. We know of at least two Canberrans who have withdrawn their subscription in protest!

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JOSEF Stalin reportedly once said that Edgar Rice Burroughs was his favourite author. Burroughs’ eponymous hero of the African jungle has been around on paper since 1912 and in cinemas since 1918. He wrote 26 authentic Tarzan stories. This one, the first animation to reach the big screen, unfolds among concepts and ideas that didn’t exist at the time of his death in 1950. Who can tell whether Burroughs might have approved of German writer/director/production company executive Reinhard Klooss’ modernisation of young Greystoke, the six-year-old sole survivor of a helicopter crash in the heart of Africa who a decade and a half later has become a large bundle of muscles after a female gorilla adopted him and raised him along with other orphans in her tribe? Burroughs never set foot on that continent. His Tarzan stories are purest fantasies. Over the decades Hollywood, that fount of unconstrained fantasy, has sent Tarzan to deal with conflicts even more fantastic than Burroughs imagined in places far beyond Africa. Klooss’ film reprises the Tarzan iconographies created by Romanian-born five-gold-medal Olympic swimmer Johnny Weissmuller who played him 12 times – the unspellable call summoning the wildlife to the rescue in difficult situations; the aerial traverses of the set hanging on a vine and the swimming sequences. Animation creates these without risk to actors or limitation on physicality.

THE progenitor of Phillip Noyce’s film is a novel by Lois Lowry set in a world that might be the mirror image of the one that George Orwell envisaged in “1984”. Jonas (Brendan Thwaites) is special. He alone is to receive knowledge of the pre-cataclysm world, the survivors of which have created a society in which nothing bad or unpleasant is permitted. Post-cataclysmic totalitarianism has produced 10:49 ammany movies of varying merit. “The Giver” is memorable because of Noyce’s sparse but elegant treatment of a community where everything looks the same, where everybody

Jonas (Brendan Thwaites) receives the knowledge from the Giver (Jeff Bridges). follows set rules and uniform practices. Movement beyond defined physical and behavioural boundaries is punishable. The chief elder (Meryl Streep) sends Jonas to the Giver (Jeff Bridges), the sole repository of all pre-cataclysm knowledge. As mortality looms, he is to pass it to Jonas. He has the community’s only library. As he and Jonas interact, the established order begins slowly but inexorably to crumble in Jonas’s mind. The film builds in a slow dramatic crescendo around the Giver, Jonas and Fiona (Odeya Rush) with whom he shares his doubts concerning the true value of their world, and the baby for whom Fiona is the designated carer. It’s scary and more than a little apposite for today’s world. At Palace Electric, Dendy, Hoyts and Limelight

“Night Moves” (M) MOTIVATED by confused environmental conscience, market-garden labourer Josh (Jesse Eisenberg), rich kid Dena (Dakota Fanning) and layabout Harmon (Peter Sarsgaard) are planning to make a significant statement about a dam wall that bars the spawning migration of cut-throat salmon while retaining water used to generate power that people use to run their iPads.

That’s the rationale that writers Jonathan Raymond and Kelly Reichardt (who also directs) give for the trio’s plan to destroy the dam. It’s within the realm of possibility. They are potentially nice young people whom we should want to succeed. We know their plan is diabolical. As the project moves ahead, its enormity builds – buying 500 pounds of fertiliser for conversion into explosives for loading into the speedboat that will lie alongside the dam wall until the timer activates the detonator – the calm care with which these three amateurs make their preparations. While this leads to accretion of tensions, the film is essentially free of dramatic high points. A more flamboyant filmmaker might have pampered us with a big bang, flames, flying debris, the whole dreadful lot. Reichardt is more concerned to tell us how the after-knowledge affects Josh and Dena which she treats in a low-key manner that delivers unconventional impact. At Capitol 6

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The modern Indian innovator Rishi is the author of ‘Modern Indian’, which has just been released in the US and the UK. And on the plate are plans to open a fine-dining Indian restaurant in Canberra and pursue more television opportunities.

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DIVERSE. Balanced. Attitude. These three words describe why Rishi Desai believes Indian cuisine is so amazing, especially with its attitude. Rishi’s first vivid memory of food was when he was young and living in India. He would hang around the kitchen watching his mum create authentic raw spice blends. Rishi would sample them marvelling at their exotic tastes. He continued to worship food and by five his mum says her young chef had mastered the art of making two-minute noodles. Rishi still worships food and was thrilled when he landed in the state-of-the-art kitchen of one of the world’s most loved food and cooking shows, “MasterChef”. A semi-finalist in last year’s Season 5, public servant Rishi melted hearts with his infectious smile and sheer determination. “The most important thing I learned on the show was to do more than follow the mechanics of cooking,” says Rishi. “‘MasterChef’ taught me to think hard about cooking. Before the show I wanted to create modern Indian food but didn’t know how. I discovered how through my experience.” Fast forward to 2014 and Rishi is the author of “Modern Indian”, which has just been released in the US and the UK. And on the plate are

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Chef Rishi Desai… “‘MasterChef’ taught me to think hard about cooking. Before the show I wanted to create modern Indian food but didn’t know how. I discovered how through my experience.” Photo by Gary Schafer plans to open a fine-dining Indian restaurant in Canberra and pursue more television opportunities. Let’s be clear. Modern in Rishi’s mind does not mean fusion. It means redefining Indian cuisine by incorporating modern cooking techniques while remaining true to the traditional way dishes are meant to taste. Many of the book’s 80 recipes also introduce texture to a cuisine that tends to favour “soft” in its breads, rices and even meats. Rishi’s signature dish, like most other recipes in “Modern Indian”, was trialled in the comfort of his kitchen in Canberra. The book includes easy recipes for making basic spice blends and advises how to use them. Many dishes are unpredictable and surprisingly delightful. The adventurous coconut milk poached salmon with spiced velouté and caramelised onion purée, is one example. The salmon’s texture is unique because it is cooked at a low 43 degrees. The puree perched on top features all the flavours of a great curry and instead of fluffy white rice, Rishi deep fries wild rice to add crunch. The book also celebrates the wonders of Indian street food. “As a student I ate street food every day because it was great tasting and cheap,” Rishi says.

“Many recipes come from families that have been cooking on the streets for generations.” Street food is what Rishi will dish up this month at The Forage, a collaboration of some of the best in the region’s foodie scene, confident that his recipes will hit the spot at these Canberra mobile food markets. In addition to famous chai and mango lassi, Rishi will create a chicken vindaloo Kati kebab with green mango chutney. His modern take is to place the roti on eggs in a non-stick pan before the eggs set, to enhance the flavour. He will also serve onion fritters, which bring back fond memories of India when Rishi used to buy them on the street wrapped in newspaper to keep them piping hot.

The idea of The Forage suits Rishi who adores how India combines food with culture, festivities, and gatherings of people enjoying each other and life. It is not the only culture that does so, but India excels here. And speaking of other cultures… the million dollar question is whether Rishi eats Indian food every day at home. The answer is, no. He mostly cooks Chinese and this week also enjoyed Moroccan. Rishi will serve street food and sell and sign copies of “Modern Indian” at The Forage, which will be held at the Hustle&Scout Twilight Fashion Markets, Hanger #47, Fairbairn Precinct (8-10 Point Cook Avenue), 2pm-7pm, on September 27.

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THE Canberra Outlet Centre has a wide selection of homewares and furniture shops – as well as some new retailers coming on board, says marketing manager Katey Johnstone. “Now home to some of Australia’s top furniture retailers including Freedom, Jimmy Possum, Snooze and Provincial Home Living,” she says. “The Canberra Outlet Centre also hosts a wide variety of retail-

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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Nebulous Neptune sucks the wind out of your sails on Monday and you may feel lost, dazed, disappointed or confused. Don’t despair Aries! Instead, get your creative juices flowing in imaginative new directions. The pace picks up on Thursday and Friday, when the Jupiter/Uranus trine reboots your energy and encourages you to add a previously untapped talent to your Ram repertoire.

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TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20) Take a break from pursuing ambitious goals early in the week, as you’re liable to feel discouraged and full of self-doubt. The mid-week New Moon provides a shot of adrenaline to tired old Taurus routines, as it reboots your daily schedule and recharges your sense of purpose. Thursday and Friday favour de-cluttering your domestic space… bouncy Bulls need room to move!

CANCER (June 22 – July 22) A mountain of ‘what-ifs’ may emerge on Monday, as your Cancerian imagination takes over and you question your actions and doubt your dreams. When it comes to work, business and financial matters, don’t play it too safe. If you hesitate (especially later in the week) then you’ll miss wonderfully lucky opportunities when they come along, often from the most unlikely places.

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22) When it comes to finances, don’t rely on the help or advice of friends. Jupiter and Uranus jolt you into a brave new world later in the week, when you leave listless Lion behaviour behind and embark on a bold new course. Draw inspiration from fellow Leo, Barack Obama: “It’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realise your true potential.”

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22) You’re keen to pursue a particular course of action, but is a loved one on the same page? Double-check Virgo, otherwise you’ll find you are veering off in completely different directions. The New Moon motivates you to shake up your attitude to money, as you strive to be more financially savvy. When it comes to joint finances, expect the unexpected – and prepare accordingly.

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23) Stylish Librans have a passion for fashion. The New Moon’s in your sign, so it’s the perfect week for a hot new hairstyle, a marvellous makeup makeover or a wardrobe revamp. If you get carried away you’ll encounter cash flow problems, so pace yourself. When it comes to matters of the heart, prepare to be amazed as a romantic relationship ricochets off into unchartered territory.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) Twins love to tell an entertaining tale, but resist the urge to be somewhat elastic with the truth early in the week. The New Moon favours friendships, festivities and fun; plus study and social networking are given a boost by the Jupiter/ Uranus trine. Mercury shifts into Scorpio on the weekend when you’ll use your clever mind to solve a problem, tackle a puzzle or uncover a complex mystery.

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SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21) Pluto (your ruling planet) starts moving forwards again, so a personal problem begins to shift and transform. And the power of positive thinking will also help you to resolve it more quickly. Mercury moves into Scorpio on the weekend, which boosts concentration and sharpens your eye for hidden details. So it’s a wonderful weekend to study, uncover a secret or find an item that’s been lost.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21) With restless Jupiter (your ruling planet) jumping through your travel zone – and Uranus giving you a jolt of exciting electrical energy – it’s time to become the adventurous Sagittarian you were born to be. Draw inspiration from birthday great Christopher Reeve (who was a real Superman in many ways): “Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean.”

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Capable Capricorns love to be in control, but are there too many chiefs and not enough Indians in your world? You prefer to call the shots, but cooperation and compromise are the keys to successful communication with others this week, as the New Moon moves through Libra. And stop stressing about a problem. A family member may be able to help, in a way you hadn’t anticipated.

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Marta was uncertain about her role as a trustee of her selfmanaged supperannuation fund and called by to double-check her obligations and responsibilities with me. “Well, Marta, it is always a good idea to check that your fund’s documents are up to date and that you are doing everything in the best way that you can,” I reassured her. “I always like to start with the trust deed. As you are a new client for me, I am not sure when your trust deed was last updated.” Marta said she thought it was updated about five or six years ago. “I would recommend that we get it checked and, if necessary, updated,” I told her. “Things change so fast in the superannuation area that it is always smart to get trust deeds updated regularly. I prefer to subscribe to a five-yearly update service so the deed is always kept up to date, this is not very expensive and I can arrange this for you. “Before we do this, I should just check is a company the trustee of the fund or are you and Frank the trustees?” Marta said they were, but asked was that not the best thing to do? “I prefer to have a company as trustee for a couple of reasons,” I advised her. “Firstly, administration is easier after death when a company is trustee. Secondly, if you ever receive any fines from the Australian Taxation Office, a company as trustee minimises the risk of multiple fines. It also means that if one of the members departs for overseas the administration is also easier. This change should be made before the trust deed is updated.” Marta was keen to adopt that approach and I undertook to do that for her. “The next important thing is you should both have a binding death benefit beneficiary nomination (BDBN),” I said. “These used to have to be renewed every three years, but now you can prepare a non-lapsing BDBN, which means that it will provide you with certainty into the future. I would highly recommend this for you. “Another important issue is to ensure that your wills are up to date. Things change so it is important that your wills are reviewed regularly, especially if they are more than 10 years old. “Lastly, I would recommend that you both set up an enduring power of attorney. The advantage of this is that if any member loses capacity their attorney takes their place as director of the trustee company and the fund still continues to function normally. This can really be important and is sometimes overlooked.” Grateful and reassured, Marta left my office saying: “Thank you so much, Gail. I feel that I have a better understanding of my obligations as a trustee.”

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PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) If you daydream the week away, then you’ll just end up feeling dazed and confused. Instead, try channelling your Piscean energy into creative work projects, spiritual pursuits or helping others. The New Moon lights up your lust and loot zone so some flirtatious Fish can look forward to a hot new romance – or a revitalised old one. It may also be time to tweak a joint financial arrangement.

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AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Avoiding complex issues won’t make them magically disappear. Communicate your intentions clearly this week, especially when it comes to friendships and complicated financial matters. Thursday and Friday look fabulous, when the Jupiter/Uranus trine propels you into an exciting new world of possibilities. Partnerships require plenty of room to move, as you pursue personal projects.

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