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On top of the world.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AGENT'S REPORTSituated in the popular Fairlane Estate this duplex is stunning. It is set off the road with access to the home via a carport and a lock-up garage. The entrance is reached through the secure...

The ultimate in rural living.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AGENT'S REPORT:Do you like the idea of the rural lifestyle but still want all of the advantages of a residential home? Then this exceptional property could be exactly what you are looking for. Located...

Modern comfort.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AGENT'S REPORTMaxwell and Co Real Estate are proud to be appointed marketing agents of this superbly located property and will be offering the home, for sale, at public auction on Saturday, November 19 at 12:30pm on...

Spacious living for busy families.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AGENT'S REPORT: How precious is your time? Do you have a busy family? Are you always on the run? This fabulous well-presented three-bedroom townhouse will give you more precious time to do all the things that make...

Light up your life this Christmas.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AS the Canberra community sets up their lights and decorations and prepares to share the Christmas spirit, streets unite to compete to win the hearts of the passing traffic. The Christmas Lights Warehouse is a...

Jersey mania - great gifts for sports fans.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) Jerseys for Work and Play has been operating at Cooleman Court, Weston ACT since 1999 and is Canberra's leading stockist of Rugby League supporters apparel, including the world's biggest range of official Super...

More than meets the eye.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) NATRIX is an extraordinary magical performer who has delighted and bamboozled even the toughest cynic with his tricks for nearly 20 years at venues all over Australia's east coast. For adults, Natrix can do stand-up...

Create your own Christmas tree tradition.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) BRING your family, bring your trailer (actually, you don't necessarily need a trailer), bring your rope and take a stroll among the hundreds of beautifully pruned Christmas trees at Keng's farm 'Inilah'. Make your...

Retire in native bushland at Calvary Retirement Village.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) NESTLED in a unique native bushland setting, Calvary Retirement Community Canberra has been designed by a team of retirement and aged care professionals with extensive consultation with potential residents and the...

Learn beading at Benedict House.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AWAY from the humdrum of the plazas, you will be amazed by the alternative shopping experience at Benedict House. Local and Australian made jewellery and accessories, prices that are not dictated by high rents...

Chalk it up in Chisholm.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) Southside Canberra has long been in need of a store that specialises in educational products for our children. Well now it's here: a fantastic new store located behind the Chisholm Shops on Benham Street. Chalk...

Enjoy this entertainer's delight.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AGENT'S REPORT:This impressive three-bedroom single-level home located in a quiet cul-de-sac will suit all buyers: the first home buyer, retiree or investor. Constructed of brick veneer and approximately 135m2,...

White Team.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) Ray White Real Estate has launched into the local regional market with offices in Queanbeyan & Yass. Under direction and management of Daniel Gilbert, Ray White is positioned to grow as the largest regional/rural...

Walk to town.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AGENT'S REPORT: LJ Hooker Queanbeyan has listed for sale this very spacious, three-bedroom brick veneer home with a big, two-way bathroom and a single brick garage. Located a short, level walk to town and the...

Oustanding quality and versatility.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AGENT'S REPORT: Rarely do homes that offer a stunning 245 square metres (over 26 squares) of quality living space on a single level come on the market for sale. Steve Taskovski of Region Realty Queanbeyan has...

Sensational family home in great location.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AGENT'S REPORT: If you have always dreamed of owning a superbly presented home with extra space to accommodate your family in comfort, then Raine and Horne Queanbeyan/Jerrabomberra may well have the home for you....

Family fun.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) CANBERRA kids and their families will be entertained by the Billycart Band, who will play two free concerts in Belconnen and Chisholm on November 19 and 20. The group will play songs from their self-titled debut...

Australian film is violent and scary.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) WOAH. Wolf Creek is scary! And I don't mean the kind of scary that you get every summer at the movies where anonymous teenagers get chopped up, no sir. This is the scariest thing I've seen since The...

WOTZON www.communitiesonline.org.au.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) Activities Marques in the Park 2005 Sunday, 10am to 3pm CAR show open for vintage, veteran, historic, classics, hot rods, customs, street machines, imports, hot 4's, race cars and bikes, fire trucks, stationary...

Hi-5 are ready to party - Space magic show for kids and parents.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) GROOVY kids and their mums and dads who can't wait to party can get along to the Australian Institute of Sport Arena on Tuesday, November 22, to catch TV stars Hi- 5. Join Hi-5 heroes Kathleen, Nathan, Charli,...

Top 10 things to do this week.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) 1SIDESHOW alley, showbags and plenty of farm animals await you at this year's Queanbeyan Agricultural Show, on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, at the Queanbeyan Showground, Glebe Avenue. For more...

Abba tribute band to wow capital with action-packed show.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) DUST off those platform shoes and flares as Bjorn Again make their way to Canberra. The ABBA tribute band will play at the Canberra Theatre on Saturday, November 19, as part of the ABBA Gold tour. Featuring...

A one-eyed view.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE egos of political leaders are such that they grandstand in hope of attracting praise, not that they get much of that in this column, which brings me to the ACT Chief Minister's action in breaking the...

Maths whizzes presented medals.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) TWO Canberra students who excelled in the 2005 Westpac Australian Mathematics Competition were presented medals at a ceremony in Melbourne last week. Mark Raymond, a Year 8 student at Canberra Grammar School,...

Mystery of plant names.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE confusion over common plant names seems to pass from one generation to another. What plant do you know as 'Snow on the Mountain'; 'Rose of Sharon' or 'The African Daisy'? Each could be at least one of half a...

Body image under the microscope.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) RESEARCHERS in the School of Psychology at the Australian National University (ANU) are looking for participants in its latest study. The group is undertaking research into negative body image and the effect of...

Chefs cook up a storm.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) CANBERRA chefs sharpened their knives and prepared their pots ahead of the inaugural Chefs on Show culinary competition which started last week. Until the end of January, 14 teams of chefs from Canberra's...

SES celebrates 50 years.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) LAST week was National State Emergency Service (SES) week and Canberra SES celebrated its 30th birthday at the same time. The ACT's Chief Officer Tony Graham spoke at the celebration launch about the...

Recognising the feats of our finest citizens.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) NOMINATIONS are being sought for the 2006 ACT Honours. Chief Minister Jon Stanhope is calling on Canberrans to nominate their peers for the three honours - the Canberra Gold Chief Minister's Award; the ACT...

Volunteers sought for Red Cross.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AS ANOTHER hot and dry summer approaches, Australian Red Cross ACT is looking to recruit and train people interested in becoming volunteers in its Personal Support team. Personal support volunteers assist in...

Park 'n Ride proving popular.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) ACTION has attributed the rising cost of petrol, the introduction of paid parking in Belconnen and Tuggeranong in 2004 and a rise in adult patronage to the increase in the use of Park'n Ride zones in Canberra in the...

It's show time.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) IT'S a country-style show minutes from the centre of Canberra and it's on this weekend. The 110th Queanbeyan Show will be an exciting day out for the whole family promises Queanbeyan Show Society president...

A winning bid.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) FOR Natalie Wallace, of Fadden, eBay is a way of life. The mother-of-two joined eBay in 1999 when she started buying clothes for her oldest son Jordan from eBay in the US. Natalie said she started to enjoy...

Aiming to prevent drowning.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) POLICE and Canberra first aid company Parasol EMT launched a drowning prevention campaign last week for the 2005/06 summer swim season. ACT Chief Police Officer Audrey Fagan said every time someone drowned in...

Potential windfarm.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) ACTEWAGL and environment consultant JG Services are considering building a $60 million windfarm near Canberra which could generate enough green energy to supply 14,000 homes in the ACT a year. Studies have...

Witness appeal.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) IN AN attempt to find further witnesses, police released last week a CCTV image of patrons inside the Mawson Club from the night Canberra taxi driver Frank Campbell was murdered in May. Team leader of the murder...

Tourism takings up.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) TAKINGS for ACT tourist accommodation increased by 30 per cent to $145 million in the five years to 2004/2005, according to analysis by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Available bed spaces in ACT tourist...

Forum on gaol syringe program.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) A COMMUNITY information forum on the need for a needle and syringe program in the new ACT gaol was held on Monday. The event was organised by the Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy. ACT...

Canteen damaged.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) URBAN Services will erect log bollards before Christmas to prevent vehicle access to Nicholls District Playing Field after a stolen 4WD was driven into a canteen and set alight last week, causing about $45,000...

Vandals damage new Evatt playground.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) PART of a new playground in Evatt will be fenced off until replacement equipment arrives after vandals took to the equipment with what is believed to have been a power saw. Two platforms have been fenced off for...

Dogs to have their day out at the lake.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) DOGS of all shapes and sizes, and their human friends, are invited to a dogs dinner on the foreshores of Lake Ginninderra, off Diddams Close, on Saturday, November 19, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Event co-ordinator...

New supermarket for Scullin.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AFTER four months without a supermarket, Scullin shops now has a new 5 Star supermarket and liquor store. The business opened on Tuesday, November 1, and employs one full-time and one part-time staff. The...

Stores robbed.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) POLICE are investigating two armed robberies on Saturday night, one at a convenience store in Charnwood at about 9.45pm, and another at the BP service station in Chisholm about one hour later. In the Charnwood...

Police looking for witnesses.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) POLICE have appealed to a witness to contact Crime Stoppers after it is believed the witness saw a man approach a young girl in Dickson Place, Dickson, last Friday at about 4pm. Police were told the witness, who...

Keep an eye out for dog baiters.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) DOG owners in Ngunnawal have been warned to inspect their backyards for meat or food they may not have put there after a dog was baited last month. The RSPCA issued the warning this month after a letter...

Party in the park - 4000 people attend Belconnen Community Festival.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE bands played, the dancers showed off their moves and a brave little boy was remembered at the Belconnen Community Festival on Saturday. About 4000 people gathered in Margaret Timpson Park which was...

Weston Creek Community Council concerns.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) By chairman Jeff Carl PREPARATION for a major emergency has become a topical and sensitive issue in recent times. Residents of Weston Creek have concerns about their preparedness for dealing with events as varied as...

Gordon students rock on at concert.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE students and teachers of Gordon Primary School had the crowd on its feet at the school's end of year concert last Friday. The concert was held to coincide with the 2005 Book Week theme, Reading Rocks, with...

Tribute to Aussie culture.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) STUDENTS from Caroline Chisholm High School will perform Big Night Out - Australian Made this week at the Erindale Theatre. The production is a tribute to everything including Aussie rock bands, singers,...

Lanyon Valley Community Forum update.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) By chairman Marco SpaccaventoIT MIGHT come as a bit of a surprise to learn that there is a vibrant and active seniors' community in the Lanyon Valley. The area's demographics - average age 28 - would suggest that...

In brief.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) Molonglo plans WESTON CREEK residents are invited to view plans for Molonglo on Wednesday, November 23, from 5pm to 7.30pm, at the Weston Club. Representatives from the The ACT Planning and Land Authority will...

Deakin high school reunion.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) ALFRED Deakin High's graduating classes from 1969, 1970 and 1971 will be reunited at the school's 34 to 36 year reunion on November 19 and 20. Reunion organiser Angelo Barich said about 130 former students and...

Plenty to see and do at southside Youthfest.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) SOUTHSIDE youth are all invited to Youthfest, a day filled with activities for young people on Saturday, November 26. The event, a major part of the Tuggeranong Community Festival, will feature a day of live...

Marist keeping in touch.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) FORMER students of Marist College will be able to keep in touch and mentor current pupils after the launch of the Old Boys' Association on Saturday. Marist College graduate and Opposition leader Brendan Smyth...

Pride in home and garden.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) A GORDON couple have been named ACT Public Housing Tenants of the Month. Judy and Barry Byrnes have lived in their Gordon home for three years. Mrs Byrnes said she was very excited when told of the award....

What are your thoughts on the new Woden East development?
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) PLANS were unveiled last month to transform land at Woden East into a housing estate comprising of 500 homes. The Land and Development Agency is currently searching for a partner to develop the 5.4 hectare site...

New learning centre.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) A NEW $181,000 information centre was opened at Holy Trinity School providing children with new computers, a bigger library and an open space learning environment. The information centre also provides a teacher...

108 new townhouses.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) CONSTRUCTION on Stockland Development's new The Waterfront apartments on Kingston Foreshore will start next week. A total of 108 apartments will be built - comprising of two-bedroom, two- bedroom plus study and...

Police station open day.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) POLICE will open the doors of the new Woden police station in Callam Street to the public on Saturday, November 19, from 10am to 3pm. The $8.3 million station, which officially opened for business last month,...

Pay parking outrage.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) COMMUNITY members condemned the ACT Government's proposal to introduce pay parking at Canberra Hospital at a public meeting held last Thursday. The meeting discussed the impact of pay parking on suburban Garran...

Garden to honour veterans.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) A GARDEN of Remembrance was opened last week to honour Canberra veterans who had died during Australia's war efforts. More than 2500 people attended the ceremony at Woden Public Cemetery, on Wednesday, November...

We will rebuild - Canberra gets behind Koomarri after fire destroys building.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE Canberra community have rallied behind Koomarri after an arson attack destroyed its nearly- completed Woden headquarters last week. So far, Canberrans have raised $65,000 for the reconstruction of the...

Volunteers celebrate anniversary 50 YEARS OF SES SERVICE.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) LAST week Queanbeyan State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers joined hundreds of their state colleagues in celebrating the service's 50th anniversary with a street parade through Sydney. Thirty-nine members of...

Lest we forget WE WILL REMEMBER.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) WHILE the small crowd that gathered to commemorate Remembrance Day at Queanbeyan's War Memorial had to strain to hear some of the speakers above the noise of traffic passing Farrer Place, the minutes silence was...

Hospital auxiliary Christmas raffle.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE West Queanbeyan Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its traditional Christmas raffle again this year. The main prize will be a prizewinning quilt and a Lorraine Lea Linen Set. The beautiful quilt is the...

Student display.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) A STUDENT exhibition at the Artist's Shed is a chance for those who have not exhibited before to see their work hang in a gallery. One of the gallery, workshop and art school's owners Margaret Hadfield said...

Electricity underground.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) AS PART of the beautification of the heritage listed Rutledge Street, Country Energy is spending $200,000 to move the overhead powerlines underground. Member for Monaro Steve Whan visited the project that will...

In brief.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) Blue books NSW parents along with health care workers are being asked to give their feedback for an update of the NSW Health's Blue Book. The NSW Health Blue Book has been given to all new parents in NSW since...

Clarification.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) A STORY published on Tuesday, November 1, about roster changes at Queanbeyan Hospital said that doctors, although contracted to be on call, would be on premises when new career medical officers were not. This was...

Candidate wrestle.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) ALTHOUGH the NSW election is still more than a year away the Liberal and National parties are jostling to determine which party will stand a candidate in Queanbeyan's seat. A phone poll was conducted in...

Nairn calling for objections to gaol.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE development application is now available for the Canberra gaol proposed to be built on Queanbeyan's doorstep. Member for Eden- Monaro Gary Nairn is urging residents to state their objection to the gaol's...

Chris loves to read.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) Favourite film: The Philadelphia Story because it's about how you shouldn't let go of what you've got. Favourite book or magazine: I have too many books so I'll say a magazine. Take your pick between That's...

Park donated to council.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) JERRABOMBERRA residents received a gift this week from a company which was integral in developing the suburb. Canberra Investment Corporation (CIC) has dedicated a large portion of its remaining land as open...

Visitors centre shake up.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE Queanbeyan Business Council looks set to find a permanent home and take over responsibility for promoting the city if Queanbeyan City Council votes to accept the deal this week. Queanbeyan City Council Mayor...

Students reflect on times at Deakin high.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) ALFRED Deakin High's graduating classes from 1969, 1970 and 1971 will be reunited at the school's 34 to 36 year reunion on November 19 and 20. Reunion organiser Angelo Barich said about 130 former students and...

Colour and magic at festival.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE bands played, the dancers showed off their moves and a brave little boy was remembered at the Belconnen Community Festival on Saturday. About 4000 people gathered in Margaret Timpson Park which was...

Students go musical.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE Canberra Institute of Technology's (CIT) annual music festival was staged last Saturday. MICfest was organised and run by the Music Industry Centre's staff and students. The day showcased the work of...

Culinary flair on show at CIT industry dinners.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE final Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Industry Icons dinner was held at the Reid campus' restaurant last Wednesday. Diners were treated to the culinary expertise of Colin Swalwell, head chef of the...

London Circuit parking changes.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) CHANGES will be made to two carparks on London Circuit, Civic, to assist city businesses during the busy Christmas trading period and beyond. Following a request by the City Heart Business Association, the 266...

Minister defends Goodwin decision.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) PLANNING Minister Simon Corbell has refuted claims that there was no community consultation about the proposed redevelopment of the Goodwin Aged Care Village in Ainslie. Mr Corbell said the people of Ainslie and...

Bands battle out competition.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) TELOPEA Park School hosted its third Battle of the Bands competition earlier this month. The competition was held in conjunction with the school's annual fete, Le Burp, which has been running for more than 20...

New shopfront for for Citizens Advice Bureau in Civic.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE Citizens Advice Bureau ACT will launch its new shopfront at the new Griffin Centre, in Genge Street, Civic, on Tuesday, November 22. The shopfront contains pamphlets and brochures on a range of services...

Arson attack on Koomarri.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) THE Canberra community have rallied behind Koomarri after an arson attack destroyed its nearly- completed Woden headquarters last week. So far, Canberrans have raised $65,000 for the reconstruction of the...

Unlocking the secrets of lantana.
November 15, 2005... (From Canberra Times) A TURNER scientist has been awarded a $10,000 research grant as part of the 2005 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Dr Edward Cross was awarded the grant to...