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THE Canberra Business Club, a major donor to the October ACT election, has breached the Territory’s Electoral Act by lodging its third party financial disclosure particulars almost three months after the February 12 deadline. CBC’s return, signed by its presi-dent, local businessman Jim Murphy, shows that it spent $72,836.50 on three subsequently unsuccessful candidates.

The CBC was formerly known as the 250 Club, a Liberal Party fundraising arm, but publicly fell out with the party and decided to support individual candidates sympathet-ic to its business agenda.

At the election, the CBC supported no Liberals, but financially aided three candi-dates by paying for advertisements it placed with local television stations on their behalf. They were independent, media personality (and “CityNews” columnist) Mark Parton, as well as Community Alliance Party candi-dates Val Jeffrey and Norvan Vogt – none of whom were elected.

“CityNews” had sought clarification from Elections ACT and Mr Murphy, himself a former Liberal Party heavyweight, some weeks ago as to why the CBC had, at that stage, failed to provide a third party financial disclo-sure as required under the Electoral Act. The ACT Electoral Commis-sioner Phil Green con-firmed at the time that

he was “seeking compliance” from the CBC. “CityNews” made five unanswered calls

and left messages to Mr Murphy over a week to discuss the matter. The CBC has subse-quently filed the relevant disclosure forms.

The paper has continued to call Mr Mur-phy’s office and mobile phone without suc-cess. We have also faxed him a list of ques-tions in relation to the CBC. A week later, at the time of going to press, Mr Murphy has not responded.

The CBC’s publicly available third party return shows that Motto Media received a cheque for $72,836.50 from the CBC for can-didates as listed: Mr Parton, $23,487.72, Mr Jeffrey $22,727.27 and Mr Vogt $20,000. This totals $66,214.99. The balance is, presum-ably, the agency’s fee.

Mr Vogt, an experienced local campaigner, told “CityNews” that the CBC paid for adver-tising and other material in his campaign, but was unaware of the actual figure.

“The CBC ran their own show, rather un-fortunately – they kept their cards pretty close to their chest,” Mr Vogt said.

“When I went in [to Elections ACT] they asked if I had a receipt for [listing on] the return or something like that [for advertis-ing] and I said I didn’t, so presumed it would come up on the CBC return. It was the first time I had done that kind of stuff. Other than that, I didn’t really ask and the elector-al commission didn’t say anything more – I haven’t heard from them since then. I filled

out the forms to the best of my ability.”The CBC return also lists names of the

club’s members and their membership fees. They are: Peter Fairburn ($2000, over 24 months); Brian Jones ($2000, 24 months); Paul Donaghue ($3000, 36 months); former Chief Minister Kate Carnell ($2000, 24 months); chairman Jim Murphy ($6700, 36 months); Ian O’Connor ($2000, 24 months); Doug Ed-wards ($3000, 36 months); former Liberal MLA Lou Westende ($2000, 24 months); Karen Rush ($1000, 12 months); Dominic De Marco ($2000, 36 months); Col Alexander ($2000, 24 months) and the late Russell Parkes, ($2000, 24 months).

Meanwhile, Mr Parton’s return showed that, in a single donation, he had received $3000 from local businessman Josip Zivko’s Consolidated Builders Limited. However, the company’s third party return showed the do-nation as $4000. Having had the discrepancy drawn to his attention by “CityNews”, Mr Par-ton has subsequently amended his return.

Commissioner Green has confirmed to “CityNews” that Elections ACT is seeking compliance and clarification from some in-dividual candidates on their financial ar-rangements.

“We are currently looking into a number of matters relating to the 2008 ACT election in-cluding some third parties who we are aware of who have not lodged financial disclosure forms by the due date,” Mr Green said. “We watch these things quite closely.”

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What should a Green Member do when climate-change reductions comes into di-rect conflict with animal welfare?

Elected Greens are expected to do all they can to reduce greenhouse gases. After all, these gases are one of the key causes for the biggest environmental disaster fac-ing us since the time of the dinosaurs. The general consensus amongst Green voters is that climate change is something that the major parties have not taken seriously enough and a high proportion of voters in the ACT sent a clear message about such is-sues by voting Green at the recent election.

However, in the ACT it seems that the Greens are now putting animal welfare ahead of climate change.

The British Government have adopted a National Food Policy that goes beyond nutrients to take into account all aspects of food. “Food Matters” includes agricul-ture, employment, health, food safety, food security and impact on the environment.

The report identifies that “around 18 per cent of all emissions are related to food production and consumption. Nearly half of these come from farms”. Most of the

farm emissions are associated with meth-ane and nitrous oxide. In other words, they are associated with farmed animals.

At a time when the ACT Greens are in the process of attempting to shut down caged egg production at Parkwood in Belcon-nen the report states “evidence currently available, suggests that, on a kilogram of product basis intensive poultry production is less GHG-intensive than organic or free-range.” Gosh, it’s hard being Green!

So what is more important – caged egg production or climate change?

A major influence on the Green party is from animal liberation and from vegans and vegetarians who do not get much joy from the major parties. These groups have recently being using the climate change cri-sis as a persuasive method to move people away from eating meat towards a vegetar-ian diet. The real difficulty is that the area of food policy crosses agriculture, produc-tion, preparation, consumption and waste. Food issues are extraordinarily complex. The UK report has not just relied on one piece of research, but has drawn on the ex-tensive evidence available at this time.

In the ACT, the Greens are pushing the government to minimise emissions and to

set zero as our emissions target. Environ-ment Minister Simon Corbell has respond-ed, telling ABC radio: “It should be the vi-sion for which we all strive to achieve and it will help inform the development of the Gov-ernment’s policies to tackle climate change in the coming months and years ahead.”

Greens’ MLA Caroline Le Couteur re-sponded by suggesting that the approach is just aspirational without appropriate timelines and funding. “We think that’s a good program, but it needs to be more than just a website,” she said.

She also called for a ban on the instal-lation of electric hot water systems as one way to help reach the target. It seems like a good idea on the surface – although there are many positive applications of electric hot water systems such as the “zip-boil” systems that are used throughout the ACT Assembly members’ offices for making tea and coffee.

Most political decisions are simply not straight forward and require choices based on priorities. So the question should be what is the priority – climate change or an anthropomorphic approach to chickens? However, this is politics so it is more likely that they will just dispute the evidence.

Michael Moore is a former independent member of the ACT Legislative Assembly and minister for health. The UK Policy Food Matters is available at: www.cabinet-office.gov.uk

Conflicting shades of GreenpoliticsBy michael moore

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THE ACT’s GST revenue share is expect-ed to fall by $200 million over the next four years. This makes it even tougher for Treasurer Katy Gallagher to come up with the “magic millions” in savings she had hoped to find for her own Budg-et through community consultation to bring the Territory back to surplus in seven years.

This latest blow is the result of forecasts contained in the Federal Government’s

recent Budget, which has sliced a further $53million from the ACT’s own deficit-driven Budget.

“The magnitude of the fiscal shock has been quite extraordinary,” the Treasur-er said. “The revised revenue forecasts have made the challenge of returning the Budget to surplus by 2015-2016 that little bit harder, but the Government re-mains committed to its seven-year recov-ery strategy.”

Gallagher’s Budget is on shaky ground with a $122million shortfall in the Ter-ritory’s bottom line still to be identified. The Treasurer will say only that she will make these decisions through “communi-ty consultation”. But added that she still believes that “our balance sheet has the strength to absorb temporary deficits on the path to recovery”. – Jorian Gardner

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BY Megan HagganIT may seem like an unusual hobby for a thirty-something management consultant, but play-ing air guitar took April Mack all the way to Darwin and won her local fame.

April, who plays air guitar “because I can’t play a real guitar”, says that after winning the ACT air guitar championships in 2007, she was surprised by the positive response from family, friends and colleagues.

“I think most people play at home: the more I got out there and did it, the more people told me that they do it, too.

“I was working for Deloitte’s at the time, and they loved it: I ended up performing at their an-nual consultants’ conference, and in the end we had consultants from all around Australia up on stage with me.”

April won a trip to Darwin to compete in the 2007 finals. She encourages Canberrans to en-ter this year’s championships.

The ACT qualifying heats are set for Thurs-day, May 28; Thursday, June 4; and Thursday, June 11 at the Canberra Irish Club.

And this year the Australia and NZ grand fi-nal will take place in the ACT: the best air gui-tarists will have their playoff on Saturday, June 13, again at the Irish Club.

Prizes include a trip for one to Europe, in-cluding airfares and accommodation, to attend and compete in the World Championships in Finland in August.

April, who performed under the name Miss Spent Youth, says that preparation is very impor-tant. “A costume’s a necessity – mine involved a schoolgirl uniform – as is a stage name.

“A lot of courage and preparation, wanting to

have fun and not caring what anybody thinks about it is also important!”

Competition co-ordinator Ronnie Riffless says that Canberrans are always strong com-petitors, and he was looking forward to holding the grand final in the ACT.

“It’s the first time the final’s been held in the ACT, and it’s going to be unreal,” he says.

For more information, visit www.airguitar-australia.com or phone the Canberra Irish Club on 6288 5088.

outgoing act air guitar champion miss spent youth (april mack) struts her stuff… “a lot of courage and preparation, wanting to have fun and not caring what anybody thinks about it is also important!” Photo by silas.

Miss Spent hits the high notes

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IT was tremendously gratifying to hear Tom Calma, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island-er Race Discrimination Commissioner, report recently that real progress had been made since Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s national apology in early 2008.

In fact, I sometimes wonder whether that grand gesture – and the follow-up work by Minister Jen-ny Macklin – might not be seen in retrospect as Kevin Rudd’s principal legacy to the nation.

After all, the rest of the government agenda – from rebuilding the education and public health systems, to climate change, to refocusing the de-fence posture – was pretty much forced on to him by the previous government’s inaction. And the global recession took care of the rest.

The apology was expected of him, but the manner of its creation and delivery was all his own… and it was far more powerful than any-one expected.

Over lunch one day, he told me how he had struggled with the speech on the weekend be-fore it had to be delivered on the Monday; how he sought inspiration in prayer privately and in Church but didn’t really find a way into it until he visited with an old Aboriginal woman in Can-berra – a member of the stolen generation – and listened for hours while she told him her story.

When he got back to the Lodge he took up his pen and wrote longhand on prime ministerial letterhead well into the night. In fact, he was still putting the finishing touches to it in the minutes leading up to his appointment with destiny in the parliament. The result was very powerful.

Not long afterwards, I was at BHP Billiton’s mining operation at Mount Newman and learned that the management team had trav-elled 60kms that morning to an Aboriginal set-tlement on their lease to share the moment with the 260 people there. They had rigged up a satel-

lite dish to get the telecast; and way out there in Spinifex country under a tarpaulin for shade tough old miners cried and shook hands with Aboriginal elders in a similar condition. Then they had a cup of tea together.

Since then, Jenny Macklin has been unceas-ing in her efforts and genuine progress seems to be on the way. But in government there’s been a curious spin-off – where once senior ministers began all their speeches by acknowledging the tribal people of the area – and paying tribute to the Aboriginal custodians – the practice seems to have been quietly dropped.

I think this is a good thing. It always seemed very forced and contrived. Tribal groupings have long since been shattered. And the Aboriginal people were no more the “custodians” of the land than the rest of us ignoramuses have been these last 220 years. In fact, recent research indicates that Aboriginal forest burning was the main con-tributor to transforming the continent’s interior into a desert. And unquestionably they helped send the native megafauna to extinction.

The Aboriginal people might have unique and wonderful qualities in art and athletics; but their knowledge of climatology was very lim-ited; their culture divided the sexes; and their Dreamtime religion was no more sensible than Christianity or the rest of them.

The differences between us are at the very margins of the margins. For the truth is that “race” is a worn-out concept to divide and cat-egorise us – there is only one: the human race.

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The Federal Budget has changed all that with a $152 million hole in Canberra’s bottom line due to reduced GST revenue.

This makes our local Government’s commit-ment to a long-term plan for managing the econ-omy crucial to our economic well being. Such a plan must also include a tax reform agenda.

There has been too much reliance for tax rev-enue on a narrow revenue base – the property sector (which this year provided half the Terri-tory’s revenue in taxes) and Australian govern-ment grants (mainly from GST). But now GST revenue has already cut the Budget and the property sector is suffering along with the rest of Australian business in this global economic crisis.

The Territory already faces the prospect of having substantial resources diverted from community services over the coming seven years, to service the expected debt. Earning and saving enough to achieve these goals will be dauntingly difficult.

The ACT Government needs to consult ex-perts, including external consultants with pub-

lic finance expertise who can help develop rec-ommendations and a long-term strategic plan to deal with the fallout.

It would also fulfill the ACT Government’s commitment to community engagement if it convened urgent economic roundtable discus-sions with the business community to identify strategies to deal with the problem and opportu-nities to broaden Canberra’s economic base.

And talking of strategic plans, the time has never been more right for an immediate start on a long-term infrastructure plan. Unfortu-nately, apart from Majura Parkway, there was almost nothing in the Federal Budget for ACT projects, despite the ACT Government’s Budget announcement of a record injection of $762 mil-lion for new and current capital works.

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Peaceful learning by the lakeCONFERENCE organisers are moving away from staging sessions in featureless rooms, says Ray Kellett, event co-ordinator at the Boathouse by the Lake.

Situated on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin in Barton, the Boathouse was opened as a fine din-ing restaurant, but thanks to its versatile func-tion spaces and its views, enjoys a great deal of conference and function business, Ray says.

“I think there’s been a general shift in conferences,” he told “CityNews”. “A few years back, people looked for closed rooms so that everyone would have to focus on the board or flipchart, but I think they now understand that an environment with natural light and views helps people relax.”

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Room to relaxHOSTING conference delegates in serviced apartments instead of hotel rooms gives them room to relax, says Josh Wrest, of Quest Apart-ments in Civic’s Melbourne Building.

“When it comes to corporate travel, busi-nesses are no longer satisfied with the stand-ard hotel room, which means that delegates have to find somewhere to eat out every night,” he says.

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MBA offers easy training centreONE of Canberra’s newest venues open for staff training and meetings is the Master Builders’ As-sociation building in Fyshwick, adjacent to DFO Canberra.

According to general manager Wendy Teng-strom, the association holds a range of training opportunities for members and apprentices, and decided to offer its training facilities to the wider business community.

“We have about 40 different qualifications that we deliver, including Certificate Four Builders’ licenses, which is the license that most residen-tial builders get; we do occupational health and safety courses and diplomas, short courses, and our apprentices are in there doing carpentry and bricklaying training,” she says.

This focus on training has given the associa-tion an understanding of what businesses and other organisations require when holding meet-ings, Wendy says.

Rooms include a 20-person boardroom, class-room-style spaces and meeting rooms, which are in keeping with the modern trend towards incorporating natural light into meeting spaces.

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The facility offers convenience outside the city centre, including 120 car spaces.

“It’s a point of difference to the city centre. If you have to bring 30 people to the city for a train-ing session, where are they going to park?

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“And, of course, if the meeting is on a break, people can duck across to the DFO and do some shopping – it’s certainly another attraction where we are!”

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No barriers to learningMANY people who are tired of their jobs or want to get extra training to remain competitive are concerned about financing their decision, says Sean Steele, general manager of the Australian Business Acad-emy Canberra.

Now that the Federal Government has introduced student loan support for vo-cational education and training programs from approved providers, student enrol-ments at the ABA’s Sydney, Parramatta and, of course, Canberra campuses are seeing a significant increase in enrol-ments on a range of eligible diploma and advanced diploma-level courses.

“This is because the scheme has given individuals, who previously may have been deterred or restricted from enrolling in vocational courses due to financial reasons, the ability to undertake a course and pay for it later, once they begin working,” Sean says.

The VET FEE-HELP scheme, an extension of the FEE-HELP Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), assists eligible full fee-paying students to pay for some or all of their tuition costs.

It applies to VET courses including diplo-ma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate and graduate diploma courses, undertaken with an approved VET provider.

Individuals who use the scheme begin repaying their debt once they have gradu-ated and reach a taxable income threshold of $41,594.

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CONFERENCE and meeting organisers from around the country are bringing major events to Canberra, highlighting the capital as a strong choice for events both local and interstate.

The Canberra Convention Bureau recently assisted the University of Canberra in winning the bid to have the International Cultural Policy Research Conference come to Canberra in 2010, attracting around 200 delegates (180 of whom will be international delegates).

The Universities Australia Higher Education Conference was held in Canberra in March.

This month, the Bureau showcased Canberra to the nation at the National Convention Centre.

The showcase allowed local and interstate event planners to learn more about what Canberra has to offer conference, training and other business events.

“We are very proud of our town and all it has to offer,” says Bureau CEO Robyn Hendry.

“Our business event industry is having great success with people, both interstate and internationally, recognising what a great place Canberra is to hold a conference or business meeting.”

The showcase, known as the “Top Secret Famil”, has been very suc-cessful since it was created in 1996.

The Bureau’s Research and Learning Institutes Group works collabo-ratively to bring research and learning events to the ACT; it consists of representatives from all the higher learning and research institutions in the ACT region, such as ANU, AIS and CSIRO.

For more information call 6247 7500 or visit www.canberraconvention.com.au.

Focus on hospitalityFINE-TUNED food and a focus on hospitality are key offers at the Eastlake Football Club, says functions sales manager Katrina Lowe.

The Passionfood bistro offers modern Australian cuisine in a relaxed setting.

The club recently refurbished its function facili-ties at a cost of just under $2.5 million, and now offers four function rooms, including a boardroom.

“In addition to the boardroom, we have three rooms that can be used individually or opened up for large conferences and dinners of up to 200 people,” Katrina said.

The rooms now feature independent, climate-control and state-of-the art audio-visual equip-ment, plus adjustable, coloured LED lighting systems to create the right ambience for individual functions.

For more information call 6228 0999 or visit www.eastlakefc.com.au.

The AIS has significant experience hosting gala dinners.

Sports experienceTHE Australian Institute of Sport can host events with a difference, such as sports-themed functions and accommodation that lets guests stay in AIS residences to experience life as an athlete.

As well as being an attraction in itself, as the home of sport, the AIS has a strong focus on corporate sport and team-building facilities.

Delegates can learn from AIS experts such as nutritionists, physi-otherapists, psychologists and specialists in recovery, skill acquisition and strength and conditioning.

The AIS recently hosted a “familiarisation” trip for local conference and meeting organisers, and displayed its “Sportex” attraction, an interactive sports exhibition space which can double as a cocktail venue where delegates can enjoy basketball, virtual rowing or even rock climbing.

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FOR a meeting or training session with atmos-phere, University House has several options, including outdoor dining in a parkland setting.

“University House, which is within the ANU has been here since the 1950s, when it was an exclu-sive home for research scholars and academics,” explains general manager Walter Sauer.

“Since then, it’s evolved into a three-and-a-half star hotel, with 105 rooms and 11 function rooms, bars and restaurants.

“The building and the furniture is all heritage-listed, and it’s full of original artwork, so it’s a very pleasant and evocative setting.”

University House caters for a wide range of functions, including weddings, training sessions and conferences, and can seat up to 2000 people for a sit-down dinner outdoors, weather permit-ting.

Indoors, the Hall can seat up to 220 delegates for a banquet dinner or up to 280 theatre-style.

The meeting rooms all have natural light, and Walter says that coupled with the surrounding parklands, the University House makes for a unique conference setting.

For more information call 6125 5211 or visit www.anu.edu.au/unihouse.

Professionalism and privacyTHE expanded Rex Hotel features a conference space with its own entrance.

This ensures privacy and means that local guests do not need to negotiate hotel foyers and other guests.

The Rex has several meeting rooms available including its Grand Ballroom, which can seat up

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Close to the city centre, it also has good prox-imity to restaurants and attractions, and has a dedicated conference co-ordinator.

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“Jamison isn’t the first place you would ex-pect to look for a training centre, but it’s very central to Belconnen and the city,” says Drew Baker, from the CPM.

“Jamison is an area that is changing rapidly, from the recent refurbishment of the Jamison Centre to the new unit developments springing up around the precinct.”

The development of a new training centre in Belconnen was driven by the need for a venue to run CPM’s half-day and one-day training programs, Drew says.

“While CPM runs most of its training as residential programs at venues in Bowral and Bungendore, we continually found ourselves looking for suitable Canberra venues in which to run short courses.”

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Drew says it was a great opportunity to purpose-build a facility from scratch.

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THE funny thing about this stage's story of the musical life of popular Canberra performer Moya Simpson is that the big voice is actually smaller than usual for this performer.

This is partly because of the disciplining influ-ence of Sydney director John Bolton, who has taken in hand two star artists – Simpson herself and the jazz saxophonist Sandy Evans – weaving their skills together to provide a fascinating story of a very personal musical journey.

As we learn, Simpson’s gameness to sing was crushed by a school teacher during her child-hood, so it is unsurprising that her "big voice" years in Australia are emphasised in the numbers chosen, with a happy conclusion involving Simp-son's long-time partner John Shortis.

Conversely, the comedic drama in "Big Voice" comes during the childhood section, where we are introduced to a range of eccentric and often dour English personalities, all played by Simpson. No wonder she came to Australia!

But in the end, this is essentially a musical show. And when the virtuosic Evans gets going on sax, flute and recorder and Simpson opens her throat, the sparks really fly.

Bright but shoehorned

ALTHOUGH little more than a collection of songs associated with Elvis Presley, shoe-horned into an unconvincing storyline about a charismatic jailbird whose presence in a small American country town causes havoc for everyone with whom he comes into contact, “All Shook Up” is exactly the type of bright, stripped-back production that Supa Productions has built a well-earned reputation for.

Songs such as “Jailhouse Rock”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Blue Suede Shoes” and “It’s Now or Never” are presented with catchy new arrangements and energetic choreography, by a predominately young cast, that struggles to make much impact with the cardboard cut-out characters provided by the clunky script, which lacks originality or wit.

Best performances come from Emilie Van Os as the cross-dressing Natalie/Ed who relentlessly pursues the reluctant Chad, Pete Ricardo as her nerdy suitor, and Kate Brand and Will Huang, as the

young lovers preparing to elope. Grant Johnson and Christine Forbes, as the older couple, also impress, but in the central role of the Presley-like Chad, Roy Hukari lacks the necessary presence and panache.

The opening-night performance appeared under-rehearsed, marred by erratic lighting and sound, unpressed costumes, and endless, long blackouts that destroyed any sense of pace.

Powerfully serious ‘Seed’

THIS was one of the most powerful serious dramas to be seen on a Canberra stage in a long time. It also rippled with sharp, humor-ous dialogue and we were aware that playwright Kate Mul-vaney is an important new talent on the Australian theatrical scene.

In a tragic twist on the notion of the seed as the sperm helping to create an unborn child, Mulvaney uses her real-life personal family history to create a play full of poetry, personality conflict, and diabolical mischief making, with the cultural archetypes of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood and Guy Fawkes lurking in the background.

Mulvaney, playing the Australian descendant of the formidable Maloney clan, made a credible job of portraying a character with a history rath-er like her own. At the same time she matched the on-stage action with a rhapsodic evocation of the ocean just off the coast of Geraldton, WA.

She and Pip Miller, who gave a restrained and sympathetic portrayal of her damaged Vietnam veteran father Danny Maloney, were very nearly acted off the stage by Ralph Cotterill as the Anglophobe IRA bomb-maker grandfather, now living in Nottingham.

Yet Cotterill's seductive villainy was exposed by the end of the play; so were his historic revo-lutionaries heroes. And if you never really knew what the 5th of November was all about, you did by the end of "The Seed".

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tHeatre"the seed"By Kate Mulvaney, directed by Iain Sinclair, for Company B, at The Street Theatre. Season closed.reviewed by Helen musa.

music/tHeatre"Big Voice: the story of an accidental alto" Directed by John Bolton, at Street 2 until May 24.reviewed by Helen musa.

music“all shook up”Presented by Supa Productions. ANU Arts Centre until May 30.reviewed by Bill stephens.

Kate mulvaney uses her own story.

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JODY Hill wanted to make a comedy version of “Taxi Driver” but “Observe and Report’s” closest contact with it is a defective main character aspiring to a law enforcement career. It’s not funny, just silly in frequent examples of denying satire’s pleading for recognition.

More respectful of Travis Bickle than for how Robert de Niro played him, Seth Rogan plays mall security head Ronnie, a gun-happy retard, a text-book authentication of the Peter Principle, foul-mouthed beyond imagination, in uncontrolled bi-polar condition, more concerned to dominate subordinates than build a team. He consid-ers the mall his personal fief and has red-hot testosterones for free-make-up chick Brandi, neither trammeled by morals nor burdened with brains (Anna Faris outshin-ing the rest of the cast).

As Brandi walks into the mall one morn-ing, a flasher does his thing across her path. A woman in control might respond with ridicule, saying she’s enjoyed bigger. Instead, Brandi chucks a huge hysteria, giving Ronnie an ideal opportunity to do a white-knight rescuing act.

When detective Harrison (Ray Liotta, looking as if smiling inwardly while pocket-ing his fee for such small effort) arrives to take Brandi’s statement, Ronnie’s strong reaction against this intruder following po-lice procedure to catch the flasher initiates the film’s conflict.

Hill serves “Observe and Report” to the

filmgoer as comedy. Yes, it’s significantly un-serious. But funny? More a failed at-tempt to satirise behaviours characterising shopping malls everywhere, pitched at a subterranean intellectual level, inviting us to wonder whether its attempts to make us laugh have merit and coming up empty.

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IN director Ron Howard’s precursor to “The Da Vinci Code”, Tom Hanks again plays symbologist Langdon, summoned to the Vatican on the morning of a Pope’s funeral. So is CERN physicist Vittoria (Ayulet Zoria) whose team has just succeeded making a smidgen of anti-matter only to have it stolen and used to blackmail the church to do the thieves’ bidding or face dire consequences.

Irish former helicopter pilot now Ca-

merlengo Father Patrick (Ewan McGregor) persuades Langdon that the villains are Illuminati, similar to a group of priests on whom the Vatican inflicted cruel and inhu-man punishment four centuries earlier for suggesting that science might explain phe-nomena that the Bible says are God’s work.

The trio wages a vigorous, but too-often risible, intellectual battle decoding a trail Galileo described in a paper held in the Vatican archives and denied for a decade to Langdon who needs it to help him finish writing a book.

Akiva Goldsman’s screenplay invites the audience to take a side in the dispute between creationists brooking no disa-greement with their beliefs and scientific explanation demanding proof based on ob-servation. A vigorous storyline built around murder of a Pope and three cardinals, unfolding between dawn and midnight on a single day, fails to suspend audience disbelief.

Charles Darwin is one of my heroes. Watching “Angels and Demons”, people who share my view may understand the many colliding feelings it generated, includ-ing humour in passages meant to be seri-ous, incredulity for some of its propositions about God, moderate stimulation from some of its action moments while totally failing to accept the validity of others. The film’s mixing of those components doesn’t withstand careful examination. Tom Hanks’s acting lacks enthusiasm.

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From mauve to violet and indigo, purple is the colour du jour and it isn’t going away: it will be a big part of summer’s prints and brights.

“Shop for your skin tone,” says Roslyn. “Purple comes in so many tones and shades, such as pink-purples and blue-purples – it’s not about being garish.

“Somebody like myself, with reddish hair, looks good in purples which have a brown base.”

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THERE is virtually nothing I can’t do these days while balancing a phone to my ear with my shoulder.

I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve got used to being put on hold. So long as the music is not too “elevator’’ and I’m not bombarded with advertising, and I’m not one hundred and thirty two in the queue, then I can cope.

But there have been incidents – such as the time the three-year-old lost her balance on the loo while toilet training, grabbed my shoulder and managed to flick the cordless phone where no phone was meant to go.

All-in-all, my annoyance Richter scale re-mains pretty low – at least for call waiting. But it’s a different matter with the new, automated answering systems, the ones that have an annoyingly chirpy recorded voice that runs through a host of options and asks you to say what you want or else

answer “yes” or “no” to various questions. Recently, I had an internet/computer

problem and had to get on to my service provider. Needless to say, it didn’t go well. These organisations seem only to want to talk to you when it comes to selling new products, but when you need assistance it’s a different story.

After a long series of automated ques-tions, I got totally confused and kept ending up back at the beginning with that chirpy voice sounding ever more condescending. Eventually the computer detected that we were having a “failure to communicate” problem and put me through its technical service area only to

disconnect me altogether. Eventually, I did get through to a hu-

man being who told me I would need a particular product code number that, of course, I didn’t have at hand. So, of course, I had to start at the beginning again. But by then the system was quite unresponsive to my string of expletives. By the time my husband got home I was beyond reason as I roamed the house with the phone trying to escape pint-sized interruptions.

These systems are just not designed for your average multi-tasking mum.

What really gets me is that the one person I did speak to had given me a bum steer and I never needed that product code at all. Yep, dealing with people can also be frustrating, but letting loose all that pent up frustration on a person rather than a machine would have been so much more rewarding! Even that satisfaction is denied in today’s automated world.

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Property SettlementThere is sometimes confusion about how to divide assets when a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down. Here, we answer some common questions about the process of dividing assets.

When can I apply for a property settlement?

You can apply at any time after you separate. However, if you are already divorced, you must apply within 12 months of the date of the divorce. In a de facto relationship, you must apply within two years after the end of the relationship. In very limited circumstances, the Court can extend the time to apply.

If we can’t agree, how does the law divide our assets?

The Family Law Act undertakes a four step process: assets, liabilities and resources of each party are identified; the Court assesses (as a percentage) the contributions made by each party to the acquisition, conservation and improvement of assets, as well as contributions made as parent and homemaker; the Court considers whether a further adjustment should be made for a party in a weaker financial position having regard to matters such as income disparity, health or the need to accommodate young children (called “future needs” adjustments). Finally, the Court determines whether the overall adjustment arrived at is fair and reasonable.

Are the steps the same for de facto couples?

For the majority of de facto couples who separate after 1 March 2009, yes. For de facto couples who separated before 1 March 2009, existing State/Territory laws (some of which are different to the Family Law Act) apply. However, parties can elect to abide by the provisions of the Family Law Act.

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If you are impulsive, you’re likely to miss vital information this week – especially involving financial matters. And don’t be too hasty when it comes to love! Rams are notorious for sudden elopements and shotgun weddings. Keep in mind the following quote from James Branch Cabell: “I shall marry in haste and repent at leisure.”

Bulls can easily slip into a dependable and dull routine. But, with Mercury still moving backwards through your sign [until Sunday] things won’t run as smoothly as you’d like. Expect missed meetings and com-munication chaos of the most annoying – and interesting – kind!

Gung-ho Geminis are easily bored and can give up too quickly. This week you need to be bold, brave – and persistent. Your weekly motto comes courtesy of birthday girl Kylie Minogue [born May 28]: “I don’t want to fizzle out. I have to keep going, like a little Shetland pony.”

“Keep moving forward and don’t look back” should be your current mantra. With proactive Mars in your career zone [until June 1] you’re full of initiative as you take the lead at work. If you are looking for employ-ment you need to be one step ahead, which means enquiring about jobs before they are advertised.

Your finances are currently being influenced by serious Saturn and unpredictable Uranus. More careful budgeting [and less spontaneous spending sprees] will help life run more smoothly. Keep your feet on the ground, even though your head’s in the stars. Attached or single, you’ll win in love if you have realistic expectations.

Yes, we all know Saturn’s in your sign and life is a struggle at the mo-ment as you try to juggle a myriad of conflicting responsibilities. But is moaning and whining about your worries really going to help? Your motto for the next seven days is courtesy of John Wayne [born May 26]: “Quit your belly-aching and saddle-up!”

Laidback Librans can be an indecisive lot. But, with assertive Mars now in your relationship zone [until June 1] you’re giving as good as you get. A friend or lover may be upset by your unusually direct approach but don’t be discouraged. Hang in there – you need to be patient, persistent – and positive.

Don’t even try to second-guess the behavior of others this week Scorpio. They will continually surprise [and flummox] you with their unpredict-able antics, so don’t lose sleep trying to work out where they’re coming from. If you expect the unexpected – and are flexible – then you’ll man-age just fine.

Over-confidence could be a problem for you over the next two weeks. It’s not a good idea to finalise business affairs or make long-term invest-ments, as you are likely to view the world [and your finances] through rose-colored glasses. However it is a wonderful time for creative pur-suits or to help those who are sick, old or disadvantaged.

Don’t spoil your romantic chances by being too business-like. A little bit of your special brand of Capricorn efficiency goes a long way! The personal touch will get you a lot further – especially from Wednesday through to Saturday. At the moment, money and friends are a misguided mix.

You’ll be feeling super idealistic over the next couple of weeks, as you strive to make the world a better place in your own inimitable, Aquarian style. Don’t get so carried away that you forget your nearest and dear-est though. Sometimes it’s best to start your charitable work in your own backyard!

Neptune joins up with Jupiter [until June 12] which can be positive and negative. Expect your intuition, creativity and compassion to go through the roof, which is good news for artistic and spiritual souls. But don’t overdo it, otherwise you could slip into fantasy-land where problems are avoided; nothing gets done – and you could be taken for a ride. Copyright Joanne Madeline Moore 2009.

your week in the starsWith Joanne Madeline Moore may 25-31

general knowledge crossword No. 212

ACROSS3 What is a frame, set with glass, in a roof?7 What do we call a plant living only one year?8 Name another word for a boa constrictor.9 In mythology, who was the ferryman that conveyed souls of the dead across the river Styx?10 Which violence seems to be emerging more, of late?11 Informally, what is a thoroughly bad, worthless person?14 What are light meals?17 Name the flag with a forked end, borne on a lance.18 Which term describes a progenitor?19 In art, what is a set of three panels, side by side, bearing pictures?20 To support, as by agreement, is to what?21 A soldier, etc, who runs away permanently from duty is called a what?

DOWN1 Which phrase is descriptive of being very active (2,3,2)?2 The ampere is the unit of which electrical charge?3 What is a malicious, false and defamatory statement known as?4 Name a reading desk, especially that in a church.5 Which type of fingerprinting employs the use of DNA?6 What are unconscious hypnotic conditions?11 To have allowed as a discount is to have what?12 Name the oval masses of lymphoid tissue situated one on each side of the fauces.13 What do we call one who votes?14 In chemistry, which element has the symbol S?15 What is a state of society without government or law?16 In which establishments are dogs boarded?

solution next week

ARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

CANCER (June 22 – July 22)

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20)

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

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A brand new contemporary home within an established, tree-lined street, this new four bedroom ensuite house with separate studio above the garaging is a unique offering. Combining cutting edge architecture by Tomi Milin and superb building innovation, within the first edition estate, this property is sure to excite the astute buyer. The home offers approximately 26 squares of living space spread over two levels, with double lock up garage. Downstairs includes the master bedroom with ensuite, and the main living area which faces out onto a private courtyard for barbeques and outdoor entertaining. These rooms are segregated from the remaining three bedrooms upstairs which enjoy a leafy outlook from the private balcony. The home is of the highest quality finishing, with modern fixtures and fittings throughout and an easy stroll to the lake, shops and cafes of this central, cosmopolitan location. Enquire today for an inspection on this superb offering. EER 5

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Take advantage of this rare chance to blend an established location with a brand new, quality constructed home. This three bedroom ensuite dual occupancy home would suit young families and professionals, with a large open plan living area and segregated master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite with double vanities, plus a study to the front of the home.

The home’s rental potential is estimated to be between $520 and $570 per week. With an extra large double garage underneath, alfresco dining area, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, stone bench tops, glass splash backs and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and fully landscaped surrounds complete with 10,000L rainwater tank feeding the irrigation system, there will be nothing to do but move in and enjoy your brand new home. EER 5Address: 62a and 62b De Graaf Street, Holder

Inspect: Saturday 11:00am - 11:45amPrice: $570,000 and $575,000Contact: Will Hampson of LJ Hooker Tuggeranong on 0410 689 729

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A unique five bedroom, four bathroom, rumpus and study home with triple garage is now available. This contemporary residence features stunning finishes and design allowing natural light to flow through.Timber floors throughout, beautiful tiling to the wet areas, private and secure courtyard, views across the lake, park and Kingston Wetlands, with boardwalk access through to the new Kingston Marina and shops to be built. This location will become one of the most desirable positions in the nation’s capital. The rumpus with kitchenette downstairs has separate access and would lend itself to a home office or business. This wonderfully low maintenance home provides fabulous entertaining, large open living areas, and huge versatility. Designed by award winning architect Tomi Milin, the home features wine fridge, data cabling, glass balustrades, double glazed windows, and individual heating and cooling units to every room. Move quickly to secure your place in Canberra’s premier waterfront location. EER 5.

Address: 62 Dawes Street, KingstonInspect: Saturday 1:00pm - 1:45pmPrice: $1,795,000Contact: Will Hampson of LJ Hooker Tuggeranong on 0410 689 729


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8 MURRAY GREY PLACE - Escape from the demands of modern day living to this secluded urban oasis, surrounded by picturesque country views. Occupying a prized 1.9 acres allotment, this gorgeous contemporary-style residence with sleek lines and vibrant, light-filled interiors captures the true essence of family living whilst providing a sense of space and tranquility. Perfect for the expanding family, the home features five separate entertaining areas including formal lounge and dining rooms, impressive family and meals room, customised home theatre/ rumpus room, “Al-fresco” dining covered verandah and a private central courtyard with a beautiful water feature. Accommodation also includes 4 spacious bedrooms, master bedroom with a walk-in robe and ensuite, study, designer kitchen with granite bench tops and the finest of modern appointments, polished timber floors, high ceilings and many more features. The property offers two separate paddocks and the best of both worlds. Experience luxurious lifestyle in a glorious country setting less than 25 minutes away from Canberra.

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Address: 24 Windjana Street Harrison Open: Sat 22rd May 1:00pm – 2:00pm Price: Auction 3rd June, 6:00pm, Canberra Business Event Centre, Regatta PointAgent: Andrew Greenberger, L.J, Hooker Canberra CityContact: 6249 7700 or 0400 819 650

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7 Rubeo Street $530,000 House + Land package

• Designer 4 bedroom + ensuite design• 499m2 block in family friendly street• Stunning street appeal• Double garage + internal access• Fencing & concrete driveway• 5,000 ltr rain water tank• Downlights to all living areas• Build time guarantee• Huge walk-in robe in master bedroom

Land for SaleBlock 8/ Section 17 | 7 Rubeo Street | 499m2 $252,000Block 16/ Section 50 | 6 Arndt Street | 486m2 $277,000Block 3/ Section 27 | 9 Rickman Street | 583m2 $305,000Block 4/ Section 47 | 19 Phyllis Frost Street | 623m2 $312,000Block 16/ Section 10 | 32 Allnut Cresent | 979m2 $345,000

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19 Phyllis Frost Street $590,000 House + Land package

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Positioned in quiet, tightly held complex enhanced by a delightful setting. An attractive north facing home

close to the lake & with lovely views towards Black Mountain. A wonderfully spacious formal sitting room

opens to a private, sheltered patio whilst the semi separate dining is also unusually large. A modern kitchen

flows to the family room with access to a secure rear courtyard. Upstairs, 2 of the 3 bedrooms are serviced

by ensuite baths & open to a sunny balcony. EER 0.5 Auction on site 10am Saturday 6th June

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Built by T H O’Connor in 1950, this attractive solid red Canberra brick family residence on approx 11 acres offers formal lounge & dining, study/home offi ce, up-graded kitchen, 4 dbl beds (3 with built in robes), up-graded bath, large laundry, boot room, 2nd WC, ducted gas RC/AC. Picture rails, high 9 foot ceilings, double hung windows, hardwood timber skirting & doors, cyprus timber fl ooring (under lino) & a large undercover verandah (2.7m width approx) all add to the character & charm of this quality home. Established trees provide privacy & shelter, excellent bore water supply plus numerous fresh water tanks, in excess of 25,000 gallons for the home. The garden has its own designated 10,000 gallon. Dual carriageway on the Federal Highway enables quick commuting to Canberra.

Cattle yards with loading ramp, feed shed, numerous large sheds with power suitable for large machinery, or excellent storage for car enthusiasts, 2 garages with auto remote door, large workshop area. The tree-lined entrance driveway has been tarred.

This is a quality offering. An attractive homestead of generous proportions, in excellent condition with a lovely elevated northerly outlook and enormous scope to refurbish if desired. A great rural escape for families and an ideal home offering space for work or hobbies.

Price: Auction On Site 11am, 30th May 2009Inspect By appointment Sat 23rd & Sun 24th 11.30-12.15pmAddress: 2495 Sutton RoadContact: Richard Munnings 0411 055 512 Quentin Hodgkinson 0412 381 102

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Executive Living at its best – 5 Bed, Office etcIf you like luxury, this is the one for you. 5bedrooms, office, hardwood floors in expansivelounge & dining, massive kitchen, family roomopening to a glorious pergola covered deck withinbuilt spa, beautiful grounds, 4 car garage. EER 1

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CHISHOLM $640 000

Great Investment or First Home!!• Set in a Culdesac close to amenities• Easy to furnish Open Plan Living Areas• Very Effective Gas Heating• Functional Kitchen with Gas Cooking• Secure Car Accommodation. EER 4

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Neat 3 Bedroom Townhouse - 109sqm!This would make a fantastic first home,orinvestment. Offering 109sqm of living, 3 bedrooms,lounge and seperate meals areas, paved rear andfront courtyards and built-in robes in 2 of thebedrooms. Rent potential of $340pw. BE QUICK..you don’t want to miss this one! EER 3.5 Ewa Skoczek 0414 665 626

CALWELL $310 000 - $340 000

Unique Australian ColonialLarge four bedroom ensuite Australian Colonial home, (aprox 267m2 of living) set on an elevatedblock in prestigious Fadden Hills, with huge formal lounge and dining, complete with French doorsopening out to the full length covered front veranda, huge family room and stylish kitchen withquality fixtures and fittings, ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum, securitysystem, rear pergola, landscaped yards, suspended concrete floor, internal staircase ,double oversizedgarage with workshop. Auction on site, 12.30pm Saturday 6th June 2009. EER 2.5 Wayne Kennedy 0414 622 926

FADDEN HILLS NEW LISTING AUCTION

Perfect from Front to Back!!This is an immaculate 3 bedroom home set on abeautifully landscaped, spacious & secure block of land.Open plan living areas wrapped around a lovely kitchen,built in robes in all bedrooms, gas heating & cooking,covered outdoor entertaining area. All of this plus caraccommodation as well. Be Quick!!! EER 3.5 Betty Wark 0408 166 833

BANKS NEW!! $345 000 - $375 000

Rare River Frontage LandFreehold elevated land with Murrumbidgee Riverfrontage, 18ha (44 acres) not far from from Lanyon.Approved building envelope with several house sitesall with river views in unspoiled native forest, allthis and the privacy of country life just a shortdrive from the ACT. Build your dream home!! Wayne Kennedy 0414 622 926

CLEAR RANGE $380 000 - $430 000

Beautifully Renovated & Upgraded!!• 3 Bedrooms Plus an Ensuite• Ensuite & Bathroom Newly Renovated• Huge Kitchen – Newly Renovated• Living Areas with Timber Floors•Timber Deck, Landscaped Grounds.EER 3

Betty Wark 0408 166 833

ISABELLA PLAINS $429 000

Beautifully Presented, Well Maintained!!• Quiet Culdesac Location• 4 Bedrooms + Ensuite - All with robes,• 3 Separate Living Areas• Huge Covered Deck & Private Yard• Gas heating + 2 x RCAC. EER 4

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BANKS $449 000

Location, Position and Where It Is.In a small complex, in a quiet street an easy walk fromthe Hyperdome and associated offices, this 2 storey,3 bed, 3 loo townhouse offers much. Huge main bed,ens., north facing terrace, sunny kitchen and meals,spa bath, int acc to double garage and good yardspace. Great investment. Check it out. EER 4 Andrew York 0418 624 411

BONYTHON $390 000 - $430 000

Phew….That’s a Relief!Now you’ve got ‘til September to get your full FHOGbut it’s still not long, so why not start your researchwith this 3 bedroom cottage in a quiet street closeto most of what most families need. Ducted gasheating, garage, carport and easy care block withgreat shade trees. See for yourself. EER 1.5 Andrew York 0418 624 411

WANNIASSA $380 000 - $420 000

Quality Home in Popular Location!!• 4 Double Bedrooms all with robes• Main segregated + Ensuite + Corner Spa.• Lounge + Dining + Family + Rumpus• Huge Laundry, Sewing Rm, Powder Rm• 2 x 2 Car Garaging. I/A & Remotes.EER 4

Betty Wark 0408 166 833

GORDON $659 000

4 Bedrooms, Ensuite + 4 Car GarageLook no further. This great family home has 4spacious bedrooms, the main is segregated withensuite, study & private courtyard. Ductedheating, sep lounge & family rooms, large,functional kitchen, covered outdoor entertaining,huge garage – Just Beautiful!!! EER 1 Betty Wark 0408 166 833

CALWELL NEW!! $489 990

It’s Bigger Than You Think!If size really is important, check this out. Over 170m2 of living space – more than 18 squares for thoseof us old enough to remember them – with big family room, meals area, formal lounge and diningrooms, 3 bedrooms plus extra room for office/rumpus/computer/guest room – whatever, R/C A/C, gasheating cooking and HWS, full bathroom off master bedroom with spa bath, updated bathroom,magnificent covered deck off family room, fully lined garage with workshop at rear, carport and backyard with Colorbond fencing. Auction on site, 12.30pm Saturday, 30th May 2009. EER 2.5 Andrew York 0418 624 411

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