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This is Australia: a convention centre worthy of the nation’s capital?

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FORMER ACT MLA AND DEPUTY OPPOSITION LEADER

I have been an advocate for a new, bigger, better convention centre in Canberra for years, although some of my Assembly colleagues were unconvinced. I would love a venue worthy of the nation’s capital: iconic, world-class and showcasing our best to interstate and international visitors. The kind of place that has delegates humming GANGgajang’s “Sounds of Then” (This is Australia) as they walk in.

My enthusiasm goes back to my pre-politics life, when I used to help organise a biennial conference for my then-employer. That took me to venues across the country – Gold Coast, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and more – where I watched upgrades follow refurbishments. Canberra’s centre, sadly, was too small for us. A real pity, because where else can you get such close, concentrated access to politicians? Convention centres are huge investments, but they can pay their way. Beyond construction, they bring hundreds, often thousands of delegates who fill hotels, at all price points, as well as restaurants and other venues, spending around $900 each. The centres themselves employ hospitality staff and tradespeople

and buy from regional food and wine producers, florists, stand builders and audiovisual suppliers. I recently spoke with David Marshall, chair of the Canberra Region Tourism Leaders Forum, about this. The industry has lobbied for a new centre since around 2000, and the Commonwealth has now co-funded an ACT Government business case for a convention and entertainment centre, hosting major conferences, exhibitions, music touring acts, and indoor sport, seating 7,500 to 8,000. It could be three times the size of the current centre, which, David points out, is Australia’s oldest. The goal is to host, say, a 1,500-delegate conference and exhibition, an 800-person event and a 300-person meeting simultaneously.

The project hinges on relocating Civic Pool, which I know is not universally popular. But this would free up land right near the city, near the new UNSW campus. The flow-on effects can be dramatic. David says the ACT Government now recognises that the existing facility needs replacing, with several million dollars required just to keep it up to standard. If all goes to plan, the pool moves But can the debt-ridden ACT afford another big infrastructure project? David envisages a public-private partnership, with the Commonwealth deciding its contribution to a price tag of $700-$800 million, likely more by completion. Still, every major Australian city has rebuilt or extended their convention facilities, knowing that convention and business tourism itself is a major driver of economic return to the city. You can listen to my conversation with David on the Bite-sized politics podcast on Spotify.

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One-year-old brothers Tejo, Javi and Javiero are the first capybaras to call Canberra home.

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anberra has welcomed its first capybaras, with one-year-old brothers Tejo, Javi and Javiero settling into life at the National Zoo and Aquarium. Their arrival to the nation’s capital is also part of something bigger, as the zoo unveils a new South American precinct and one of Canberra’s more unique event spaces. They have only just moved into their new habitat, but Canberra’s newest residents are already attracting plenty of attention. And if their new neighbours needed any convincing of their popularity, National Zoo and Aquarium director Renee Nasserpour received a particularly sweet reminder on the morning of their official introduction. A young zoo member had created a heart-shaped piece of artwork especially for the three brothers. “Everyone is already falling in love with them,” Renee said.

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“We know that these capybara boys have stolen the hearts of our community.” Native to South America, capybaras are one of the most popular animal species in the world and have become something of a global phenomenon in recent years, their famously relaxed nature spawning countless memes online and posts on social media. Zoo owner and founder Richard Tindale admits it was the younger generations of his own family who made him realise just how big the capybara craze had become. “Capybaras are probably the most popular animal at zoos now, and I learnt that fact very quickly from my grandkids and great-grandkids,” he said. “They have just become an icon around the world.” The brothers have only recently ventured into their purpose-built public habitat, complete with a pool that has quickly become a favourite. Renee said the highly social brothers were closeknit, but their individual personalities were already

starting to emerge. “They are very curious and active,” she said. “We do have one that’s a bit more spicy than the others, and one who is very much chilled and wants to hang out with the keepers, so we are seeing their different personalities and traits coming through.” Soon, they won’t be alone. The capybaras form part of a new South American precinct and will eventually be able to venture into the neighbouring habitat occupied by the zoo’s two female llamas. Capybara Events Centre The precinct also features cotton-top tamarins and pygmy marmosets, with an enclosure visible through large glass panels inside the new Capybara Events Centre. The idea for a dedicated events space had been floating around the zoo for at least five years. Richard said the project had repeatedly found its way into the “too hard basket” until an ACT Government tourism grant provided the motivation to revisit it. He handed the concept to his wife Maureen and Renee with fairly simple instructions. “I said, ‘Let’s keep it modest and low key’, and they’re words that don’t fit into either of their vocabularies,” he laughed. The result is a purpose-built venue overlooking the new animal habitats and is designed to host conferences, meetings, functions and even weddings. Guests can look out towards the capybaras and their South American neighbours or make use of the nearby Viewing Park, while the centre can also operate after the main zoo has closed. Renee said finding the right location had been crucial. “We landed on a location that is central, that is connected to our bistro, connected to our playground, canberradaily.com.au

The new Capybara Events Centre offers views across the capybara habitat and can host weddings, conferences and functions.

connected to our beautiful Viewing Park,” she said. “The inspiration is really immersing our guests who are going to come and use this facility with our South American precinct.” The capybaras, she joked, may prove particularly effective at distracting people from whatever conference, meeting or celebration they are supposed to be attending. “People are quite fascinated by the capybaras; they importance of looking after animals in the wild and love to watch their antics, and they’ll become a great their habitat,” he said. ambassador for the function space. Whilst everyone’s That philosophy will also extend to encounters with here trying to get some work done, maybe, or trying to Canberra’s new capybaras. enjoy a celebration,” she said. The zoo has already introduced For Richard, both the new arrivals individual and small-group and Events Centre are part of a encounters in which visitors can meet much longer story of evolution at the The more and hand-feed the trio, but Richard National Zoo and Aquarium. people stressed that interaction would While the zoo and Jamala Wildlife that we can always be on the animals’ terms. Lodge remain at its heart, additions “It’s always up to the animal including the Adventureland get to come whether they want to do that or not,” playground, Kids Discovery Trail, to the zoo, the he said. “They can walk away at any dinosaurs and megafauna displays more that we point in time.” and other experiences have been can impress And while Canberra is only just developed to give people new getting acquainted with Tejo, Javi reasons to visit. upon them the and Javiero, there may eventually be “First and foremost, we’ll always importance of more capybaras on the horizon. be a zoo and a wildlife lodge, but we looking after Richard said the zoo would likely try to come up with different ideas animals in the look at becoming involved in the and different things that will attract regional breeding program as the new people to the zoo,” he said. wild and their boys grow older, potentially bringing Behind that push is a more habitat. females to Canberra in the future. serious purpose. Richard said For now, though, the three bringing more people through the brothers have some settling in to do, gates creates more opportunities some llamas to meet and, judging by their reception to educate visitors about wildlife and conservation, so far, plenty of new admirers waiting to meet them. particularly children who may return to the zoo again To learn more or to book at the and again as they grow up. Capybara Events Centre, visit “The more people that we can get to come to the nationalzoo.com.au/capybara-event-centre zoo, the more that we can impress upon them the

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Dressed for success: How Canberra students can find formalwear for FREE by BERNIE RYAN Imagine walking into a formal store where you can not only find a one-of-a-kind outfit with the help of a professional stylist, but where everything is free! That’s what students preparing for their formals this year in Canberra have available to them on 10 and 11 October, from 10am to 3pm at Lion’s Youth Haven, Kambah Pool Road, Kambah, thanks to Operation Formal Wear. Now in its fourth year, Operation Formal Wear, an initiative of Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club, collects quality used formal wear from the Canberra Community and hosts a series of try-on events for school students graduating Year 10 and 12. The students leave these events with a free formal outfit. This year’s event organiser is professional 10

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stylist Lauren Bush, who said that she is delighted to be involved as the initiative ticks so many boxes for her and the community. “I’ve worked as a stylist in film and television for 20 years and have also just completed a diploma in sustainable living,” she said. “I was looking for a project where I could use my skills … that were fashion and costume focused and also around sustainability.” Last year’s event provided 276 formal outfits to Canberra students. According to Yvette Rydman, President of Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club, the financial savings to students and their families are significant. “Last year we saved students an estimated $140,000 on formalwear and accessories,” she said. Prior to the final event weekend of 10-11 October, there will also be an opportunity

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for students who struggle to shop in noisy, busy stores due to sensory needs or access requirements. These students are invited to make individual shopping appointments for Friday 9 October via the QR code. More information can be found via the Operation Formal Wear Facebook group. canberradaily.com.au

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Now, I’m of Irish/English ancestry on my mother’s side, and I have a soft spot for the Irish, especially after the suffering they have endured, largely created by the Poms in the 19th century, especially the famine of the 1840s. It was with great sadness, then, that I saw the Irish Government turn on Israel recently, leading to the

breaking of diplomatic relations. I was disgusted to see the Irish soccer team refuse to shake hands with the Israeli soccer team the other day and not give any respect to the Israeli national anthem, “Hatikvah”, in my view one of the most beautiful in the world. Now, I would be less annoyed if the Irish team had also refused to shake hands with the Iranian, Russian, North Korean and Sudanese soccer teams, as those states are truly dreadful oppressors of their people, but it seems it’s only Israel who they have targeted. The bastardisation of the word genocide by Hamas and their fellow travellers in the West is deeply worrying. As I have said before, the only party in the Gaza

war who wants to commit genocide is Hamas, who wants to kill all the Jews in Israel. It was churlish behaviour. Whatever you may think of a country’s politics, it should not be taken out on innocent athletes. Which brings me to our brilliant final series. In the NRL, one brilliant athlete who suffered last weekend from a dirty tackle was star Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary, who suffered a broken ankle in the preliminary final against Newcastle Knights as a result of deliberate foul play. The Knights won a hard match 22 to 14 with 12 men in a very tough game. The victory was sullied, however, by dirty play. In the AFL, I must say I did

like the idea of the Fremantle Dockers winning their first ever GF, but alas, it was not to be. The Dockers Wharfie Time crowd chant, unleashed with less than five minutes to go, instead of urging the team, at that stage 17 points up, to get that extra surge, seemed to spur on the Brisbane Lions to kick an amazing four goals in four minutes, thus winning their third premiership in a row. Finally, the Wallabies, under new coach Les Kiss (five out of five wins as coach), won a thriller against world champions South Africa in Perth, 42 to 38, having led 42 to 17 with only 13 minutes left. The French referee then seemed to have a brain snap and sent four Wallabies to the sin bin, so that at one stage in the last five minutes there were only 11 on the field. Despite this, they won. I especially liked the way they attacked the ball and contested every bit of set play. Who knows? We may yet win the World Cup.

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GIVIT is working with an organisation currently seeking support for a pregnant mother and her three children. This mum had been couch surfing between her sister and a friend’s place. She is finally moving into a transitional property but needs support with baby essentials and white goods. GIVIT is requesting nappies for her baby boy. Mum will greatly appreciate this simple donation as she starts a new life with her children. Generous Canberrans can donate nappies or fund the purchase of this item. 100% of your financial donation will be used to purchase what’s needed. To help, please visit: GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search; Location State: ‘ACT’, Keywords: ‘nappies’ and Suburb: ‘Evatt, 2617’.

Celebrate 100 years since the first Federal Capital Commission houses were built in Reid on Sunday 18 October, 2.30–4pm, at the pre-school end of Dirrawan Gardens. Hear from local historian Tony Maple and enjoy games, coffee, drinks, a sausage sizzle, cake stall and more. The event is free, but bookings are requested for catering purposes via trybooking.com/au/ event/1636340

Friends ANBG Thursday Talks Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens will host a Thursday Talk on 8 October, 12.30–1.30pm, at the ANBG Theatrette, opposite the ANBG Visitor Centre. Dr Jarrod Sopniewski will present “Returning green and golden bell frogs to the ACT”. Bookings: trybooking.com/DNXGW. Gold coin, note and EFTPOS donations support Friends’ projects at the ANBG.

Canberra Jung Society The Canberra Jung Society will meet on Friday 2 October at the MacKillop Conference Centre, 50 Archibald Street, Lyneham. Dr Richard Barz will present “The Aboriginal Rock Art at the Yankee Hat Reserve”, exploring the art through Jung’s concept of the collective unconscious. Doors open at 7.30pm for refreshments, with the presentation from 8pm. Cost is $20, $15 concession or $10 for online access. For more information, visit canberrajungsociety.org.au

Braidwood Big Wheels Festival The inaugural Braidwood Big Wheels Festival will be held on Saturday 10 October at the Braidwood Showground, bringing together trucks, cars, bikes and more. The family-friendly day will feature a truck parade through Braidwood, live music, woodchopping demonstrations, children’s activities, food and market stalls, while raising funds for local causes. For more information, visit braidwoodbigwheels.org.au

Canberra Bonsai Society Annual Show The Canberra Bonsai Society Annual Show will be held on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, 9am–4pm, at Canberra High School, Bindubi Street, Macquarie. See a display of high-quality bonsai featuring exotic and Australian species, with plants, pots, tools, books and other bonsai supplies available for sale. Visitors can also vote for their favourite bonsai.

Book launch fundraiser for Ukraine Canberra writers Christopher Nailer and Nina Kavunenko will hold a book launch fundraiser for Ukraine on Sunday 11 October, 2.30–5pm, at the White Eagle Polish Club, 38 David Street, Turner. The event will launch Nailer’s The Kyiv Poems and feature Kavunenko’s A Good Cossack, with proceeds and donations supporting Ukraine relief appeals.

Jane Austen Mystery Ball The Jane Austen Mystery Ball will be held on Saturday 24 October, 7.30– 11.30pm, at Ainslie Arts Centre, 30 Elouera Street, Braddon. Presented in collaboration with Ausdance ACT, the Austen-inspired evening will feature dancing, entertainment, merriment and unexpected delights, with supper included. No Austen knowledge or dancing experience is required. Bookings: trybooking.com/DNPQS or email jaustenball@gmail.com

Rotary mangoes Woden Daybreak Rotary Club is once again taking orders for fresh North Queensland mangoes, delivered directly from the farmer. For more information and to place an order, visit trybooking.com/DPOQR

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Best job in the world by GEORGIA CURRY The best job in the world would have to be “official artist” at Floriade, and Ineka Voigt spends her working week amongst the tulips, where her desk is an easel and her office a flowerbed. No fluorescent lights, just sunshine and more than a million blooms. The 27-year-old artist said that being the only official registered artist at Floriade was a “dream opportunity”. “I treat it like a job: I go there, I have hours, I have an official pass, I paint, I go home,” Ineka said. “I am part of the attraction.” Last year at Floriade, Ineka painted 75 floral vistas over 15 days and sold 65. “People were buying them as I finished them and even if they didn’t buy a painting, they bought a little postcard as a memento of Floriade,” she said. After a tough working week amongst the

pansies, Ineka spends her Saturdays as artist-inresidence at Capital Region Farmers Market at EPIC, painting fresh local produce. And when she’s not painting “en plein air”, she’s a part-time educator at the National Gallery of Australia. Not bad for a self-taught artist. “It’s a joyful thing that I get to do and for me, as an artist who’s still emerging in Canberra, it’s obviously great exposure,” Ineka said. “It’s a great connection to community and that’s what my painting’s about.” Artistic talent runs in the family – both her mum and mum-in-law are artists – and Ineka experienced early success during high school. “I won the Doodle 4 Google competition when I was in Year 10 at Canberra High and that was huge exposure,” Ineka said. As a result, Ineka was commissioned for artwork at just 16 years of age. “So that introduced me to the art world,” Ineka said.

Canberra artist Ineka Voigt is the official registered artist at Floriade.

“It’s a real privilege to work out in public, chat to people and paint and take up space in that way. The more you do it, the better you get and the more connected you are to it. “It’s just lovely to be one among many in a long history of painters who have done this practice. The difference between painting from life versus being in a studio or having work shown in a gallery is that this is accessible. Community painting is socially engaged.” Follow Ineka on Instagram @inekaspineka or visit inekavoigt.com

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New home for Child Players ACT by NICHOLAS FULLER After 21 years, Child Players ACT has its own home: a permanent drama studio in Fyshwick. “We’ve been working out of community centres; we’ve had all our props in garages and costumes in people’s spare rooms – and we’ve now got a whole new space,” founder and artistic director BJ Anyos says. “I’m so excited to have our name on the door and paint it purple. It’ll be beautiful.” Founded in 2005, the company’s mission is to empower young people through positive, inclusive performing arts experiences. “We teach drama, but drama and theatre for me are tools that give children the opportunity to learn other things: building self-confidence, learning to work as a team towards a common goal, dedication and resilience and all those lovely life skills,” Ms Anyos said. She runs two-week holiday programs, in which students rehearse and produce a musical, and a six-month complete training theatre

program, Child Play, culminating in a full-scale production: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, running 1 to 10 October. “It is a showcase for children to show everything that they’ve learned,” Ms Anyos said. That covers script analysis, acting, voice, costumes, props, set movement, stage management, and tech. All the children have both an onstage and a backstage role – and once production begins, the students themselves are in charge. The only adult backstage is a first aid officer. “Everyone up in the tech box, the stage manager, the costume people, the props people, the set movers are kids,” Ms Anyos said. “One of the joys of working with children is that they’re so capable. With the backstage stuff that we give them, they have true responsibility.” Those children go on to direct productions; study costume design; operate sound and lights; and become actors. The new Fyshwick studio will allow Child Players to expand its programs. It will have a

Jess Fellows, BJ Anyos and Lily Welling with part of the set of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, which opens 1 October at Belconnen Community Theatre. Photo: KIz Welling

rehearsal space; a stage area; rooms for props and costumes; a low-sensory quiet room; and a wall where kids can leave their handprints. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Richard George, runs at the Belconnen Community Theatre, 1 to 10 October. More information: hchildplayersact.net

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This week, Jeff Popple reviews three enjoyable Australian novels about romance, unlikely friendships and a missing guru. More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

The Featherwood Beekeeper by Fiona McArthurSphere, Penguin, $34.99

Rural romance continues to be a very popular genre in Australia, and few do it as well as former midwife and farmer Fiona McArthur. The Featherwood Beekeeper touches on a range of issues from resilience to the environment to the importance of family and the fight to save bees, as we follow Fiona’s three protagonists in their quest for love and second chances. Birdie is looking for the brother she lost in foster care years ago; bee scientist Natasha is seeking answers for herself and her research, while Isaac is living in isolation trying to forget the past. Gradually their paths collide with dramatic effect. Enjoyable. canberradaily.com.au

Gone Guru by Alan Carter by Nadine Browne Fremantle Press, $34.99 Drawing on her experiences in a New York writer’s program, Nadine Browne’s Gone Guru is a witty debut that exposes the creative writing industry. Noni Barlow is in New York to pursue her dream of becoming an author, but when she receives damning feedback about her manuscript, she suspects that she has made a big mistake. Then her rarely seen flatmate goes missing, and Noni discovers that he is a well-known, and very wealthy, transcendental meditation guru. Aided by an odd collection of friends, she goes in search of her guru flatmate and maybe the plot line to save her writing career. Good fun.

The Paradise Resort by Tricia Stringer HQ, $34.99 Tricia Stringer is Australia’s leading writer of family dramas and novels that go to the heart of local communities. Her latest, The Paradise Resort, is set in a luxurious Kimberley holiday retreat. The manager of the resort, Nelda, is under increasing pressure with new, inexperienced staff, rumours about the sale of the hotel, and the arrival of a demanding guest who is a friend of the owner. When she learns that they also have a spy in their midst determined to undermine the resort, Nelda must join forces with some unlikely allies to save their livelihoods. A typically uplifting and engaging story by Tricia. 1 October 2026

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Youth Cabaret returns with The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals After the sold-out success of its production of Ride the Cyclone in 2025, Youth Cabaret returns this October for its second theatrical production, The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals. An apocalypse to a different tune, The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals follows Paul in his desperate struggle to avoid his worst fear being trapped in a musical: trying to avoid being forced to join in the ever growing wave of mysterious singing in his home town of Hatchetfeild. Accompanied by his trying co-workers, his coffee shop crush and the local professor turned mad, Paul desperately attempts to exit stage right through a city turned musical. Performances run from 8–17 October at Mill Theatre at Dairy Road in Fyshwick. About The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals Debuting with StarKid Productions in October 2018, The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals is a horror-comedy musical in the vein of Little Shop

of Horrors, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Evil Dead: The Musical. Praised for its genre-defying take on musical theatre, The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals has attracted critical acclaim and a cult following in the years since its debut, even earning an official remount by the original production company in 2025 and 2026. The musical follows Paul, the guy who doesn’t like musicals, as he desperately tries to avoid joining in the singing. Follow Paul and his friends as they fight tune and note to escape the city without whistling along to the madness. With themes of conformity, self-identity and the effects of late-stage capitalism, The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals is a fitting production for the cast of Youth Cabaret as they too explore identity in the face of expectations from the growing masses and the chorus of capitalism.

The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals brings horror, comedy and musical mayhem to Mill Theatre this October.

Ticket sales are now live! All profits from ticket sales go toward paying the talented cast and crew who make this all possible! Find out more and get tickets: linktr.ee/ youthcabaret The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals Music and Lyrics by Jeff Blim Book by Nick & Matt Lang Originally Produced by StarKid Productions

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Now sh wing Heart of the Beast (M) Retired Special Forces Command Sergeant Major James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog Odin touch down on a remote Alaskan lake for the night. Soon after taking off the next morning, Belmont suffers a heart attack mid-flight, sending their small plane crashing into the vast wilderness below. The wilderness survival thriller genre draws on the metaphor of people battling against their own nature. The Grey (2011) was a nihilistic rage against inevitable mortality, while The Revenant (2015) offered a brutal but hopeful fight for survival. In The Weight (2026), the protagonist crossed the wilderness to reunite with his daughter; Belmont, however, is simply living 22

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out his isolated post-war life with his loyal service dog. Both carry PTSD and nightmares from their service, and the movie shows their shared psychology through the dogged and methodical way they confront each challenge. Their refusal to rely on anyone but each other evokes a rugged, classic American cowboy ideal: succeed or fail on one’s own terms. Filmed in New Zealand, the wilderness is stunning, making Belmont’s lone-pilot lifestyle seem idyllic. Once injured and lost in a storm, however, the movie shifts into a grim, unforgiving struggle for survival, leaving little room to admire the wonders of nature. Some composited shots and CG animals are less convincing; however, Pitt’s committed performance and the bond with his canine co-star carry the movie. Verdict: A surprisingly affecting journey through a Heart of Darkness, highlighting the extraordinary service of military dogs.. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net Viewed at Dendy Cinemas.

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A knight’s tale by GEORGIA CURRY The oldest jouster in the world lives down the road in Nelligen, and even though 80-year-old Darrell Bossley needs a walking stick and has lost one eye, once he’s saddled, he’s a knight. At the recent Queanbeyan Medieval Fair, Darrell put on his 15th-century-style armour and charged “full tilt” with a nine-foot lance at his competitor. The jousting part’s easy, it’s the getting on the horse bit that’s tricky for this octogenarian. “I can’t walk real good anymore, I’ve lost one eye, so I’ve got to joust,” Darrell said. “I use a bigger ladder every year to get on the horse. I’ve got to have someone hold me while I get up so I don’t fall over and then someone puts my feet in the stirrups. “Then I’m a tough knight – you don’t see the first bit.” Darrell is a real-life, bona fide knight – not in the royal sense but in his professional ranking (he was knighted 10 years ago).

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He’s officially the oldest jouster in the world (the previous record holder was an AngloNorman soldier, William Marshal, considered the greatest knight in medieval history). “He jousted till he was 70 and he was always classed as the oldest jouster in history – I’ll beat him by 10 years,” Darrell said. Darrell is fearless and, some might say, an adrenaline junkie. “I did 32 years of rodeo, and I’ve done a lot of other silly things, so to me [ jousting] is a lot of fun,” he said. “I’ve been a martial artist since 1969, I’ve raced cars, I’ve raced bikes, I’ve done buffalo hunting and cattle work.” Darrell didn’t take up jousting till he was 66. His armour weighs about 40kg (Darrell weighs just 76kg) and it’s crafted in the same fashion as it was 600 years ago – with a hammer and anvil. “When you get into jousting, you need armour because you can only ever joust once without it – then you’re basically a shish kebab,” he said. Every knight has a squire to help them

80-year-old Darrell Bossley, from Nelligen, is the world’s oldest jouster.

prepare for a tournament because, basically, they can’t see. “Your squire will hand you the lance because you’ve got a letterbox stuck on your head with about a 6mm vision in front,” Darrell said. “You can’t turn your head, you can’t even see your horse’s neck. You see the top of his ears and straight in front, but you have no peripheral vision.” Darrell still reckons jousting is “safer than crossing a road”. “We try to prevent the injuries, we’re all friends, but we’re still trying to win.”

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Open Gardens Canberra 3 – 4 OCT 20 Wells Gardens, Griffith. This large, beloved ‘gardener’s garden’ was established 16 years ago to provide colour and interest all year round. Includes sculptures, stone walls and a productive back garden hidden behind a lattice. Recent modifications, removing hedges, no lawn, drippers, and pine bark mulch, make it much lower maintenance for its two 80-yearold owners. $10 per adult or free to members. See opengardenscanberra. org.au for membership and more information.

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The Canberra Short Film Festival celebrates short films and the creative voices that shape them. Held annually, it is one of Australia’s longest-running competition-based short film festivals. Screening at Dendy Cinema and Smith’s Alternative, it draws filmmakers from Canberra, Australia, and beyond.

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NBL Sydney Kings vs NZ Breakers 14 OCT The Kings are back in the nation’s capital. For the first time this season, Sydney heads to Canberra for one of two blockbuster games at AIS Arena, bringing all the energy and excitement of Kings basketball to fans in the ACT. AIS Arena, Bruce, Wednesday 14 October; premier.ticketek.com.au

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One of the most common concerns I hear from parents is, “How do I talk to my child about their mental health without making things worse?” And it is an understandable fear, as nobody wants to put ideas into a child’s head, upset them unnecessarily, or make them feel different from their peers. Yet

avoiding the conversation rarely helps. Children often know when something isn’t quite right. They know when they are worrying more than their friends, struggling to sleep, feeling persistently sad, having panic attacks, or finding things overwhelming. What they often lack are the words to describe what is happening and the confidence to ask for help. As trusted adults, we can help by noticing the signs, having the conversation, and listening rather than fixing. Pay attention to changes. A child who suddenly becomes withdrawn, irritable, tearful, avoids activities they once enjoyed, or experiences changes in sleep or eating may be struggling emotionally. This does

not automatically mean they have a mental illness. Children have ups and downs just as adults do. Say something: Many parents worry about saying the wrong thing but saying something is usually better than saying nothing. Simple statements such as, “I’ve noticed you don’t seem yourself lately”, or “You seem to have a lot on your mind”, are often enough to open the door. Listen. Try to be curious rather than investigative. Questions such as “How have things been feeling for you lately?” tend to work much better than “What’s wrong?” Children often do not know what is wrong. They simply know they don’t feel okay. Validate. Parents are natural problem-solvers. When our child is hurting, we want to make the pain disappear. Unfortunately, children do not always want solutions straight away. Often they want to feel understood first. Phrases such as “Don’t worry” or “Everyone feels like that” are usually said with love

but can unintentionally leave a child feeling unheard. Instead, try saying, “That sounds really hard”. Normalise. Talk about mental health in the same way you would about physical health. We all have mental health and sometimes it is strong and resilient and other times it needs extra attention and care. When mental health becomes a normal topic of conversation, children are less likely to feel ashamed when they are struggling. Seek out help. If difficulties persist or begin interfering with school, friendships, family life, sleep, or daily functioning, it may be time to seek professional support. Reaching out to a GP, school counsellor or psychologist sends an important message: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. The goal isn’t to have one perfect conversation about mental health. It’s to create a home where talking about feelings is as normal as talking about a sore throat, a broken arm or a bad day at school.

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Research debunks mental health link to daylight saving by SARAH SPINA-MATTHEWS Daylight saving is not causing major mental health issues, researchers say, as Australians get set to lose an hour of sleep. An international study involving researchers from Swinburne University found daylight savings had no clear or consistent effect on significant mental health episodes. But Swinburne’s Ben Bullock said it remained unclear if clocks moving forward could have a more minor impact on mood. “One of the strengths, but also a limitation of our study was we looked at serious mental health episodes,

so people who are presenting to hospitals,” Dr Bullock said. “People might already also know every time they transition to daylight savings, we often find a little bit of an effect on our mood or our sleep.” Daylight saving’s health effects have long been the subject of speculation, amid concerns over loss of sleep as well as the increased risk of strokes and heart attacks. The clocks jump forward an hour – from 2am to 3am – in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT on Sunday. In the US, President Donald Trump is pushing to make daylight saving permanent, labelling the twice-yearly

Australians are getting ready to put their clocks forward for daylight saving. Photo: Tracey Nearmy

clock changes “inconvenient” and “costly”. But Dr Bullock said the benefits, particularly from getting outside as much as possible during the day, outweighed its potential downfalls. “Given the fact it’s only a minority of people that are actually affected by daylight saving, the focus should be more on helping the minority of people adjust rather than changing things for the majority of people,” Dr Bullock said. Adjustments include changing your sleep schedule in the days leading up to the clock shift and getting outside in the sunlight on the first Sunday

morning. “That’s the …strongest way to reset your body clock,” Dr Bullock said. “Also just be gentle on yourself, maybe don’t make big plans for the Sunday.” A world-first study by Adelaide’s Flinders University in 2024 into the long-term impact of daylight saving found there was no significant evidence it caused a loss of sleep. While it found people could lose sleep in the first few weeks, the impact was no worse than jet lag. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636

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earing is something most of us barely think about — until it begins to slip. Unlike sudden changes in vision, hearing loss often creeps in quietly over many years, making it easy to overlook and even easier to dismiss. Yet hearing is one of the most important senses we depend on for communication, connection, safety, confidence, and quality of life. As a clinician I see every day how profoundly hearing affects the way we live, socialise, and participate in our families and communities. Understanding how hearing works— and why it sometimes doesn’t—can empower you to make informed decisions about your hearing health.

How we hear Hearing is an intricate process involving several parts of the ear working together. • The outer ear collects sound and directs it down the ear canal. • The middle ear contains the eardrum and three tiny bones — the malleus, incus, and stapes — that amplify sound. • The inner ear houses the cochlea, a delicate organ filled with hair cells that convert sound vibrations into electrical signals. • These signals are then sent to the auditory nerve and interpreted by the brain. When any part of this system is disrupted, hearing becomes less clear.

Common types of hearing loss Sensorineural hearing loss: The most common type, caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. Common contributors include ageing, noise exposure, genetics, certain medications, and illness. This type is usually permanent but can be effectively managed with hearing aids. Conductive hearing loss: Occurs when sound cannot efficiently travel through the outer or middle ear. Possible causes include earwax blockage, fluid behind the eardrum, perforated eardrum, and ear infections. This type is often temporary and medically treatable. Mixed hearing loss: A combination of both sensorineural and conductive components. Signs you may have hearing loss Hearing loss rarely presents as “going deaf.” Instead, people commonly notice: • Needing the TV louder than others • Struggling to follow conversations in restaurants and other social situations. • Frequently asking people to repeat themselves, or missing out, being embarrassed to ask. • Feeling tired or overwhelmed after social interactions. • Difficulty hearing women’s and children’s voices. • Feeling that people “mumble” Family members usually notice changes before the individual does. Why early action matters Untreated hearing loss affects more than just hearing — it impacts overall wellbeing. Research consistently links unmanaged hearing loss with: • Social withdrawal • Increased falls risk • Cognitive decline • Reduced independence • Tinnitus • Mental fatigue The brain thrives on sound. When sound input decreases, the brain’s ability to process speech can decline over time. Early support helps keep auditory pathways active and makes rehabilitation

smoother and more successful. Modern Hearing Solutions Today’s hearing technology is remarkably advanced. Many devices are: • Rechargeable • Discreet • Wirelessly connected to phones and TVs • Equipped with AI-driven noise reduction • Capable of personalised adjustments for different environments As an independent provider, Michelle Richards Hearing is not owned by or tied to any manufacturer. This means I can offer genuine choice across a wide range of brands and technology levels tailored to your hearing needs, lifestyle, and budget — including private/self-funded, pension (HSP), and DVA pathways. What to expect at a hearing assessment A comprehensive assessment includes: • A discussion of your hearing concerns and understanding your ear health • An examination of your ears • A full diagnostic hearing test • Explanation of your results in clear, plain language • Personalised management options Take the first step If you’ve noticed changes — or your family has — booking a hearing assessment is a simple place to start. Many people tell me they wish they had done it years earlier. I would be honoured to support you on your hearing journey. Michelle Richards Hearing — Ethical. Local. Independent. We have moved!! Suite 68, 12 Challis St Dickson ACT 2602 Book online at: michellerichardshearing.com.au or call 02 6281 0222. Scan to book online instantly

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Canberra summit aims to help families navigate dementia care by NICHOLAS FULLER Canberra families dealing with dementia can get lost between health, aged-care and community services. Next February, Canberra will host a summit to design a local model for a dementia navigator: someone who would walk alongside someone with dementia and their carers from diagnosis through every stage of the journey. “We would give them a single point of contact – someone advocating on behalf of them, knowing their specific situation and aligning them with the most appropriate services,” summit co-chair Shelley Thomson said.

Dementia is Australia’s leading cause of death: more than 6,300 Canberrans are estimated to have the condition, and that number is projected to almost double to 12,300 by 2054. A background paper for the summit argues that the dementia support system lacks continuity (people bounce between disconnected services, with no consistent point of contact); clarity (carers and people with dementia are left to ‘figure it out’ as they go); and compassion (services are transactional, and often inaccessible at the point of need). An ACT Government framework

this year found long waits for specialists and assessments; difficulty accessing respite and suitable residential care; poor communication between services; and carers being forced to navigate a fragmented system. A service map developed from carers’ experiences showed people getting stuck throughout the system. “People with dementia are not getting the right services at the time that they need it,” summit cochair Greg Fraser, former CEO of ACT Health and former director of Dementia Australia, said. The consequences include prolonged hospitalisations and premature admission to residential aged care (over five years, 11 people with dementia remained in hospital for more than a year, the longest for 636 days); duplication and inefficiency across government-funded services; unnecessary distress and decline for people with dementia; carer burnout; and economic loss from unpaid, unsupported care, the background

paper states: Mr Fraser’s own mother-in-law developed dementia late in life. “Dementia robs people of their independence and their agency,” he said. “They’re totally reliant on family members and carers to help them make all the decisions that are important: financial, healthcare, whatever.” Dementia Australia has advocated for a national dementia navigator program – modelling estimates that a $40.5 million national investment for 70 navigators could return $166 million over four years and $188 million over 10 years through avoided hospitalisations, delayed admissions to residential care, and reduced strain on unpaid carers. Navigation models already exist in other areas of health care, including breast cancer. The ACT Dementia Navigation Summit will be held at the University of Canberra on 9-10 February 2027. For more information, visit act-dementianavigation-summit.eventsairsite.com

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

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Why retile, when you can regrout? If you like your original tiles but have unsightly, discoloured grout lines, Carl can provide a quick and affordable solution where no tiles are removed & seal leaking shower recesses.

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Vinnies – Spring declutter: Donate good, not just more by VINNIES CANBERRA/GOULBURN As Canberrans begin their annual spring clean, wardrobes, cupboards and garages across the region are filling with items ready for a second life. This spring, Vinnies is encouraging the community to think differently about what they donate and how a thoughtful donation can create lasting local impact. Every quality donation helps more than just the person who eventually takes it home. Proceeds from Vinnies Shops help fund services that support people experiencing homelessness, canberradaily.com.au

disadvantage and financial hardship across Canberra, Goulburn and surrounding regions. From emergency relief and food assistance to homelessness services and community support programs, every item sold in a Vinnies Shop helps generate funds that can be reinvested into supporting local people when they need it most. Behind every donation is a remarkable operation. In 2025-26, the Vinnies Distribution Centre in Mitchell processed 162,384 bags of donated good; sorted 75,343 bags and 32,313 boxes; and distributed more than 16,500 clothing boxes to Vinnies Shops across the region. By keeping quality goods in circulation, Vinnies helped divert nearly 3,000 tonnes of materials from landfill. But not everything donated can be sold or reused. Many people assume that if they no longer want an item, someone else will be able to use it. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Broken household goods, incomplete sets, damaged furniture, unsafe electrical items and heavily worn homewares often cannot be sold. Instead, they require additional handling, transport and disposal, consuming valuable time, resources and disposal costs that could otherwise be used to support people experiencing hardship. “We can’t afford to become a transfer station for unwanted goods,” Lindsay Rae, Director of Commercial Operations, St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn, said. “Our goal is to raise funds for people experiencing hardship by giving quality items a second life. Every item we sell helps provide practical support to local people, from food and clothing to emergency assistance. “Goods that can’t be sold cost us money to dispose of, and reduce the funds available to put food on the table, keep people housed and support local families doing it tough.” Household goods present one of the biggest challenges. While quality kitchenware, furniture and homewares products are always in demand, items that are broken, incomplete or no longer functional often cost more to process than they can ever return to the community. The good news is that donating well is simple. Before donating, ask yourself one question: Would I be happy to give this to a friend or loved one? If the answer is yes, chances are it could make a valuable donation. Clean clothing, quality homewares, books, toys and household items in good condition can all find a second home through Vinnies Shops.

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Vinnies is encouraging Canberrans to donate quality preloved items as part of their spring clean.

These donations create affordable shopping opportunities for local families while helping reduce waste and supporting vital community services. The demand for quality pre-loved goods continues to grow as more Australians embrace second-hand shopping or “thrifting”. People are increasingly looking for affordable, sustainable alternatives to buying new items, making quality donations more important than ever. For Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn, every good donation becomes part of a cycle of generosity. A donated item can be bought by a local shopper, diverted from landfill, and help generate funding that supports people experiencing hardship across the ACT and surrounding regions. This spring, Vinnies is asking Canberrans to focus on quality over quantity. By donating items that are clean, complete, safe and ready to be used again, the community can help reduce waste, support local services and ensure every donation has the greatest possible impact. Donate Good. Not Just More. Because every quality donation helps stock our shelves, reduce waste, and support local people doing it tough.

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Canberra’s Independent Hearing Care We Help People With… Difficulty hearing conversations Ringing in your ears Blocked ears or excess earwax

“ A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER “When I founded Empower Hearing, my goal was simple—to provide honest, independent hearing care where every recommendation is based on what’s best for the individual. Opening our permanent clinic at South.Point Shopping Centre is an exciting milestone, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family.”

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