Make sure you read Cosima Marriner's eye-opening piece on domestic violence. It's never an easy thing to read about, particularly on a Sunday, where it's surrounded by recipes, and holiday ideas, and books to read, but it's something we all need to read about, and think about, and talk about. It's rare too to get so many viewpoints on it. From the perpetrators to the victims, police and the legal fraternity.
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It's an issue that affects many people, inside and outside the home. We all know someone who has been affected, indeed I'd go as far as saying we all know someone who's been affected and hasn't actually told anyone. Domestic violence permeates at all kinds of levels, from insults and controlling behaviours and the erosion of self belief and confidence. It doesn't have to involve bruises. Keep an eye on each other. Be kind.
November 25 is White Ribbon Day, the international day of the elimination of violence against women. Do your bit.
Win
MOVIE TICKETS
A powerful and emotional story of greed, power and how far one man would go for his family, 99 Homes will hit a powerful chord. Starring Andrew Garfield and Laura Dern. We have 10 double passes to giveaway. Email: relax@canberratimes.com.au
Read
THE DISMISSAL
Forty years on, the dismissal remains one of the most damaging and controversial events in Australian politics. Paul Kelly and Troy Bramston's ground-breaking new history provides a startling reinterpretation of events. (Penguin, $39.99.)
Do
AUTHOR TALK
Join author Matthew Condon (All Fall Down) and journalist Paul Bongiorno over a glass of wine in the bookshop for another Sunday Salon at Muse as they discuss power, corruption, and the changed face of Australian politics. Today, November 15, 3.30pm. $10. musecanberra.com.au
Eat
FARMERS' MARKET
Head up to the Australian National Botanic Gardens Friday night between 2.30pm and 7pm and check out the Eat Local Friday markets. Shop for chemical and GMO-free produce and taste the passion of local producers.
