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<p data-block-key="fdhf1">Last week, my daughter asked me who my BFF was. I told her I have several.</p><p data-block-key="6uji9">Many went to Queanbeyan High (like me) but the one I truly adore is Sarah: a former Daramalan College student I met at work in 2010.</p><p data-block-key="6qvk7">Then my daughter asked about my favourite former work colleagues. I’ve had 10 jobs in 27 years, there are literally <i>thousands.</i></p><p data-block-key="a2897">As a woman in communications and marketing, most of my work besties have been Merici College, St Clare’s and Girls Grammar alumni (and there was one random chick who went to Gold Creek High LOL).</p><p data-block-key="3jmf7">But I also worked for a digital agency and my closest companion was Joe: a talented artist and interface designer who went to, you guessed it, Daramalan College.</p><img alt="IMG_2969" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1320" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_2969.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="6l1eb">A bit of a theme was emerging.</p><p data-block-key="6puhq">Then there’s Lisa, the chick who had a caravan near mine at Barlings Beach, back when I thought having a caravan at the south coast was a good idea. Lisa is freaking <i>hilarious</i> – we’re still great mates – and guess what? She graduated from Dara in ‘95.</p><p data-block-key="85pi2">What<i> is it</i> about Dara alumn that I just can’t get enough of? I have loads of friends who went to Catholic schools and colleges but this one seems to churn out the best.</p><img alt="IMG_1486 (1)" class="richtext-image full-width" height="363" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1486_1.width-800.jpg" width="302"><p data-block-key="44bjf">What do Sarah, Joe and Lisa have in common.? They all grew up in the inner north, and attended Rosary Primary School in Watson before attending Dara.</p><p data-block-key="68pq4">But here are the other qualities they share:</p><h3 data-block-key="c1ee4">They care deeply.</h3><p data-block-key="77er9">Dude. When you have a conversation with them, they <i>actually listen</i>. Intently. They want to know more about me and what I’m doing: they’re not sitting there planning what they’ll say next. I honestly feel like they respect and care for me, and 100% have my back. It’s a nice feeling. Many of my other friends have this quality but the Dara folk are next level.</p><h3 data-block-key="cmj0g">They don&#x27;t judge.</h3><img alt="IMG_1485" class="richtext-image full-width" height="431" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/IMG_1485.width-800.jpg" width="483"><p data-block-key="bmhi3">There’s an open-mindedness to all three of them that is actually rare. I could – and have – told them a million outrageous things I want to do with my life (e.g. build a little white church in my backyard in Queanbeyan, start a bank just for women and write horror novels) and they didn’t flinch. In fact, they’re all in and want to know how they can help!</p><h3 data-block-key="1nmkv">They see themselves as part of something much bigger.</h3><p data-block-key="7ub6c">Having attended public schools, I don’t really get the integration of religion and education that happens at a private Catholic school. But I do know that Sarah, Joe and Lisa seem to check their egos at the door a lot.</p><img alt="DARA" class="richtext-image full-width" height="480" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/DARA.width-800.jpg" width="640"><p data-block-key="24ioo">They judge others way less than my other friends. And they all currently work in roles where the vision is about the greater good of Australia, and the world.</p><p data-block-key="4q07k">Whatever the teachers were instilling in students at Daramalan College in the 1990s and early 2000s, it worked. I hope they’re still doing it now.</p><p data-block-key="5ddmg"><b>Keen to send your kids to Dara? View the closest listings</b> <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_suburb=Ainslie,%202602,%20ACT%7CDickson,%202602,%20ACT%7CWatson,%202602,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a><b>.</b></p>

Why are all my favourite friends the ones who went to Daramalan College?

<h3 data-block-key="0ggyk">Wanniassa</h3><img alt="China Tea House" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/China_Tea_House.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="h4bk">The south side just keeps on coming up trumps this year, what with being <a href="/news/the-vatican-city-of-canberra-welcome-to-the-tiny-suburb-of-oxley/">home to Canberra’s ‘Vatican city’</a> and <a href="/news/why-on-earth-do-people-who-live-in-wanniassa-love-it-so-much/">Wanniassans simply raving about how much they love living there</a>.</p><img alt="Screen Shot 2024-06-04 at 12.45.40 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="391" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-06-04_at_12.45.40_pm.width-800.png" width="261"><p data-block-key="8oqd0">Now it turns out little old Wanniassa (aka the Erindale Shops) is home to one of the best Chinese restaurants in the whole city. It’s called the China Tea House and its menu is organised by which <i>sauce</i> you prefer, not which meat. Are you a Mongolian, Beijing or Plum type of family? It’s garlic sauce for us.</p><h4 data-block-key="42m61">What to order: The Peking Chili Shredded Beef (and make sure you get a side of prawn toast, it’s delish.)</h4><p data-block-key="370g2"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_suburb=Wanniassa,%202903,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Wanniassa.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="4rqpe">Holt</h3><img alt="chinese inn" class="richtext-image full-width" height="600" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/chinese_inn.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="19e5f">We’re not sure what happened to Rebecca but Rebecca’s Chinese Inn at Kippax Fair is now just known as the Chinese Inn. The food is superb, whether you’re in-house at the restaurant or at home cheering on the Raiders from the lounge room on a Sunday night.</p><img alt="chinese inn 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/chinese_inn_2.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="dr167">Authentic Chinese and Malaysian food is on the menu at the Inn, and if you eat in, you’ll be able to order drinks from the cocktail bar. We also hear you can have your wedding there?!</p><h4 data-block-key="db2fm">What to order: The Shantung Chicken.</h4><p data-block-key="9eh2n"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_suburb=Holt,%202615,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1&amp;view_as=list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Holt.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="2cdts">Queanbeyan</h3><img alt="New Cathay" class="richtext-image full-width" height="800" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/New_Cathay.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="4ur3l">New Cathay Chinese Restaurant has been an icon on Queanbeyan’s main street for around 20 years. In Queanbeyan, you’re either a New Cathay family or a Diamond Chinese family (the Diamond has been operating at Karabar Shops since the 1980s).</p><img alt="Screen Shot 2024-06-04 at 1.06.22 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="417" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-06-04_at_1.06.22_pm.width-800.png" width="423"><p data-block-key="burqh">It’s fair to say New Cathay is leading the charge at this point, with wait times for delivery on a Friday night hitting close to two hours.</p><h4 data-block-key="7sc7">What to order: Mongolian Beef or Char Kway Teow.</h4><p data-block-key="b5u1"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=sale&amp;address_suburb=Queanbeyan,%202620,%20NSW&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1&amp;view_as=list" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Queanbeyan.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="53sj2">Kingston</h3><img alt="portias place 2" class="richtext-image full-width" height="233" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/portias_place_2.width-800.jpg" width="216"><p data-block-key="4aghv">There’s really only one Chinese restaurant that springs to mind when it comes to secret political conversation over the lazy-su, and that’s Portia’s Place.</p><p data-block-key="6sjhv">Since 1996, Portia’s has been a restaurant of choice for out-of-towners during Sitting Week, with many a prime minister enjoying a couple of spring rolls and a san choy bow lettuce cup or two between meetings.</p><img alt="portias place" class="richtext-image full-width" height="1066" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/portias_place.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="a1gfd">I’ve always been too shy to head into Portia’s, so I now just get it delivered by an Uber driver.</p><h4 data-block-key="fdui2">What to order: Fillet Pepper Steak.</h4><p data-block-key="5emj2"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=buy&amp;address_suburb=Kingston,%202604,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Kingston.</a></p><h3 data-block-key="edu00">Dickson</h3><img alt="ruby chinese restaurant" class="richtext-image full-width" height="478" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/ruby_chinese_restaurant.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="c0en0">Hands up if you grew up in the inner north and had family birthday parties at Ruby Chinese Restaurant? When it opened on Woolley Street in 1982, Ruby set a new standard for Chinese food in the nation’s capital and people would drive in from Belconnen for the huge array of seafood on offer.</p><img alt="Screen Shot 2024-06-04 at 1.36.00 pm" class="richtext-image full-width" height="599" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/Screen_Shot_2024-06-04_at_1.36.00_pm.width-800.png" width="800"><h4 data-block-key="eo73r">What to order: At $48 a head, go for ‘Set Menu A’ which includes (among its six dishes) garlic butter king prawns, fish fillets in spiced salt and chilli, and satay beef with mixed veggies.</h4><p data-block-key="e15dm"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/search/?listing_type=buy&amp;address_suburb=Dickson,%202602,%20ACT&amp;surrounding=true&amp;order_by=price&amp;property_status_groups=current,underOffer,includePrivate&amp;page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View homes for sale in Dickson.</a></p>

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<p data-block-key="4bzgv">This Zango Cracker Property could WIN you a Double Pass to the Official Skyfire VIP Function held at Regatta Point. <a href="https://zango.com.au/skyfire" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more here.</a><br/><br/>A five-bedroom home on a large block is a unique find in Canberra’s inner-north suburb of Dickson.</p><p data-block-key="22erb"><a href="https://zango.com.au/agencies/lj-hooker-dickson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LJ Hooker Dickson</a> sales agent <a href="/agents/stephen-bunday/">Stephen Bunday</a> said the addition of a home office or sixth bedroom, plus a huge upstairs rumpus room made <a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/82-marsden-street-dickson-act-2602-93851/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">82 Marsden Street</a> in Dickson the perfect family home for anyone seeking comfort and convenience.</p><div>
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<p data-block-key="6lvfh">“This is a classic family home, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and there’s not a lot of them sold in this area,” Stephen said.</p><p data-block-key="ct8kv">“It sits on a 922 sqm block, which is big by Dickson standards. And even though it’s a large house, there’s still loads of backyard to enjoy.”</p><p data-block-key="de6c7">The two-storey home is north-facing at the rear so it’s light-filled and sunny. The back decks on both levels are the perfect place to relax and take in the leafy vista over the garden and pool area.</p><p data-block-key="4djv4">“The sun pours in the downstairs living areas and big family room, which have large timber windows and gleaming polished hardwood floors, providing a feeling of warmth and elegance throughout,” Stephen said.</p><p data-block-key="2mbnp">“The living areas flow out to the deck covered with a gorgeous ornamental grapevine and onto the backyard and pool area, providing year-round opportunities for entertaining, your morning coffee or a sundowner.”</p><p data-block-key="bc2kf">Upstairs, the rumpus room boasts picture windows to the north and opens onto the elevated verandah.</p><img alt="6-Hallway" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/6-Hallway.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="e6s0v">The home has been renovated twice by the current owners, once in 2000 and again in 2004, while a new kitchen was installed in 2016, which Stephen said had a classic style with a neutral colour palette.</p><p data-block-key="nb5b">“They’ve done a great job with the renovations, creating a golden opportunity for a growing family, with space to accommodate guests or extended family members,” he said.</p><p data-block-key="f9085">Downstairs you have the kitchen, living, dining and lounge room, three bedrooms – including the sprawling master suite – plus two bathrooms and an office. Upstairs are another two bedrooms, a huge rumpus and living area, plus a third bathroom.</p><p data-block-key="4p14l">Upstairs, the ample, private space could accommodate an extended family who could come and go via the front entry hall without entering the main living areas. It’s also a fantastic area for lucky teenagers to spread their wings and hang out with friends.</p><img alt="2-Hallway" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/2-Hallway.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="2f3kb">“In this home, everyone can have their own space,” Stephen said.</p><p data-block-key="7a7cg">The relaxed family room wraps around the renovated kitchen, a highlight of the home with stone benchtops, quality appliances, and a plumbed-in fridge. The dining and lounge area has timber and stacking doors, providing multiple access points to the covered wrap-around deck.</p><p data-block-key="bn529">A wood-burning fireplace ensures a warm and cosy atmosphere while entertaining during the winter months, or make the most of the ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning system for year-round comfort.</p><p data-block-key="eaoqm">Families can make the most of the large yard with lush lawns and gardens surrounding the solar-heated in-ground swimming pool.</p><img alt="15-Area" class="richtext-image full-width" height="533" src="https://d2t3vhau9g43uy.cloudfront.net/media/images/15-Area.width-800.jpg" width="800"><p data-block-key="cnsdd">The addition of dry storage sheds hidden in the rear yard adds to the practicality of the outdoor space. There is also ample off-street parking, complemented by a tandem enclosed carport with an automatic door.</p><p data-block-key="6frs2">For the environmentally conscious, the home has double-glazed windows, a 10,000-litre water tank and a 2.3-kilowatt solar system.</p><p data-block-key="cvaa">Stephen said the location, in popular Dickson, was “fantastic”.</p><p data-block-key="5nlb2">“Marsden Street is one of those wonderful oak-lined streets and, at this time of year, the trees meet in the middle providing beautiful shade and serenity,” he said.</p><p data-block-key="qiim">The home is a six-minute stroll from the bustling Dickson Town Centre with its array of restaurants and lively bars, and a short walk to North Ainslie Primary School, Lyneham High, Emmaus Christian School and Daramalan College.</p><p data-block-key="8e61p">With easy access to the Light Rail, Dickson Pool, Dickson Wetlands, sports grounds and bike tracks, Stephen said this home boasts an ideal locale.</p><p data-block-key="22pip">While it is set in the RZ2 zone, allowing potential for a multi-unit housing development, he expects the home to be snapped up by a family.</p><p data-block-key="c1i2"></p><p data-block-key="elk3s">The property will go to auction on Saturday 10 February 10:00AM</p><p data-block-key="dff9k"><a href="https://zango.com.au/sale/82-marsden-street-dickson-act-2602-93851/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>View the full listing.</b></a></p><p data-block-key="9vqd0"><i>Article originally written and published by</i> <a href="https://the-riotact.com/big-house-big-block-spells-golden-opportunity-in-dickson/738806" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>the RiotACT</i></a></p>

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S10/25 Dickson Place DICKSON, ACT 2602 is for Rent on Zango

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DICKSON

North Canberra

ACT & Surrounds

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Second floor office space located in the popular Dickson Group Centre, adjacent to Woolworths, Australia Post and the new Coles development.

Features include
• 44m² Approx
• Office fit out in place
• Modernised common floor amenities.
• Affordable and pleasant working environment
• Suitable for consultants, professional services etc.

Available for lease commencement from 1 May 2025

Top floor office suite available

RWC Canberra

Population in Dickson is 2149, with a median age of 31. This is way below the Canberra average of 40.5 and way below the national 41.6

Your new suburb is very young

Compared to other areas, couples (23%) and singles (15%) are over represented and the amount of single parents lower than national average

Perfect? Families Agree

A majority of 49% live in a house, followed by 28% apartment dwellers. Households are 2.3 people on average, seems like Dickson is the place to go for spacious living!

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