editorial autumn #30 Welcome to the 30th Edition of Gippsland the Lifestyle! Autumn is here, time sure does fly, and hopefully many of our clients enjoyed a successful summer, the weather was generally quite warm, all being well our Gippsland businesses profited. As we all know, the Latrobe Valley is facing uncertain times, with the impending closure of Hazelwood and Heyfield has its battles with their timber business. As Gippslanders, we must all support business in Gippsland. The magazine we produce and work hard for is not only for tourism, but the locals, we aim to present business in the best possible way and I urge all of our valued readers to support local business. The buck stops now, we need your support for Gippsland.
In this issue we are presenting Bairnsdale as our main featured town - the gateway to the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, in addition we have wonderful features on eclectic people and places to see and enjoy.
Fifty-nine young men from Gippsland were part of the destroyed Lark Force, which was sent to defend the port town of Rabaul in New Guinea. This wartime tragedy is a very moving story.
Sophie Molineux is a young Gippsland teenager who is setting the cricket world on fire, she comes from Sale and she starred with the Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League.
Of course we have many more features in this edition, about achievers, people making a difference, lifestyle, business; it is what makes Gippsland different from other regions in Australia. We have the beauty, but we also have raw energy and history, something very unique!
Young author Rhys Hagan has successfully had his selfpublished “Hunting Taylor Brown” shortlisted in the 2016 New York Book Festival. And we go surfing with Ed Amorim, who is endearing himself on the local surfing scene in Phillip Island.
This edition is dedicated to all Gippslanders, young and old! Maree and Doug Pell
Writers: Chris West, Lyn Skillern, Geoff Watt, Wendy Morriss, Stuart Hay, Lisa Maatsoo, Trevor Stow and Rachel Musgrove Contributors: Ali Fullard, Reader’s Emporium, Erin Miller, Kerry Galea, Laurie Collins, Craig Goodman, John Turner MAAPM, Jim Radford, Gary Jackson, Trevor Brown, Frank Butera and Melanie Rettino Cartoonist: Steve White Quirky Pictures: Marguerite Sharlott Photographers: Wildwood Photography, Lisa Maatsoo, Wendy Morriss, Rachel Musgrove, Jessica Shapiro and Douglas Pell Advertising: Douglas Pell and Rachel Musgrove Editor: Maree Bradshaw Creative: Alex Smirnakos Printers Graphic Impressions | www.gimpressions.com.au
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Front Cover Image Ed Amorim Photography by Ricardo Alves
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PI Nature Parks 4 Pass Competition Kelly & Gemelli – Art & Design Ed Amorim carving up the coast waters on Phillip Island Amazing Bay Cruises High Country Tradition – Geebung Polo Tradition on Tap ~ the way of life of the Cook/Clark family NYE on the Hill Festival Highlights Gippsland’s Connection to a Wartime Tragedy The Restoration of Fish Creek’s Stunned Mullet Beyond the Valley Festival Highlights The Baw Baw Community’s Passion for Poetry Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund-Locals Helping Locals Author Rhys Hagan - Hunting Taylor Brown Shannon Shumski – the sky’s the limit 2017 Victorian Country Swimming Championships John Brady on the cutting edge Music with Soul – David Stothers Maffra Christmas Festival Highlights Maffra’s Historic Duart Homestead Colour Trends for the upcoming season Shakespeare’s Perfect Romantic Comedy EBBW Entertainment Centre Suzi Quatro in Sale Botanic Gardens Highlights
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Index – Advertisers Editorial – Features Autumn Events Guide Off the Hook - Middle Creek Brent Sinclair’s Recipe – Fig & Almond Muffins Frank Butera – Barrel Fermentation John Turner – The Science of Ageing Stuart Hay Wine Review – Michael Kyberd Winemaker Stuart Hay Food Review – Neerim South Hotel Reader’s Emporium Book Review Gardening with Grow Master Traralgon Craig Goodman Jim Radford – Content is King Google KeyWords Nathan Smith’s Recipe – Lemon Yoghurt Cake Autumn in West Gippsland with Laurie Collins Ali’s Art Page – Briagolong Surrounds Autumn Markets Guide Steve White Cartoon Autumn Crossword Puzzle Kerry Galea Autumn Horoscope Zest for Life – Raise Each Other Up Canine Corner Outlets – Where you can get a GTL magazine
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