November 2015 Issue 110

Aubade & Noctur ne Music of Sally Greenaway
Features
What a hidden treasure is Canberra's outstanding young composer Sally Greenaway! She is an ANU School of Music graduate and recipient of a scholarship to study composition at the Royal College of Music in London. She is a winner of the APRA JazzGroove Mothership Orchestra National Big Band Composition Competition, has secured the Canberra International Music Festival Young Composer Award...
Taking a gap year at 50
Features
Most people spend their whole life not doing what makes them happy. Carol Mitchell on the other hand, at 50, has pulled up stumps, rented her luxury apartment in Canberra, and moved to Bali to live for a year … or three … or maybe more. Whilst there she is going to write another book, titled 'Taking a Gap Year...
Marriage, divorce or something in between: What effect does it have on my will?
Features
A change in your relationship status can have a serious impact on your Will. If you have married,registered a civil union or civil partnership,entered into a de facto relationship or are going through a separation or divorce, then it is important to make sure your Will is still valid and appropriate in the circumstances. Marriage Many people are unaware that...
Local pianist wins trifecta
Features
Well not quite … but local pianist and composer,Michael Dooley, will be recognised in three ways this November - his own personal trifecta. Returning to Canberra, five years ago, after 30 years humanitarian work overseas, Michael has been working away in his Canberra studio composing some amazing music. This November Michael will be recognised in three ways: First: Michael has...
Theo Efkarpidis: a man on the way up
Features
Theo Efkarpidis is from one of Canberra's great business families.But his life journey so far hasn't all been smooth sailing. Halfway through year 12 at Daramalan College, Theo was politely asked to leave the school. In Theo's own words he wasn't exactly an 'A grade student with the best attendance record'. This happened at a difficult time in Theo's life....
Good Times Ahead
November 2015 Issue 110
Everyone is feeling good about the change of prime minister from Abbott to Turnbull. The weather is improving, the grass is growing and the birds are chirping. We are on the the downhill run into Christmas and a well deserved break with family, friends and relatives. But has anything really changed politically, or is Prime Minister Turnbull just better at...
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