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Family life at Falls By KYLIE WILSON
WE ARE FAMILY:
Members of the tight-knit Lee family (from left) Steve Lee, Jamie Lee Clauss (daughter of Tracy), Patrick Dodd (son of Kerry), Noelene Lee, and Kerry Lee Dodd.
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OVER the past 70 years, Falls Creek has grown from a remote alpine settlement to a tight knit village community and one of the most popular snow resorts in Australia. And that transformation is due in no small part to the families that have made the mountain their home. Among them is the long established Lee family, including matriarch Noelene, her children Kerry, Steve and Tracy, and their children. Noelene first came to the mountain in the 1950s – and it was much more difficult to get there in those days. With no ski-in, ski-out accommodation, visitors had to walk from Howman’s Gap with whatever gear they could carry with them. “Now you can drive right up,” she said. Noelene and then husband Bob settled and built their life there, eventually establishing Attunga Lodge in the late 1960s. Although their first winter running the lodge was a bad season, and one of the leanest times for visitors Noelene had seen, it did not deter the family and they continued operating the lodge for many years more. Like many other residents, being an active member of the community saw Noelene help establish Falls Creek’s primary school, giving local youngsters the chance to receive an education close to home. Now retired, Noelene volunteers regularly at the Falls Creek Museum, sharing her memories and knowledge of the mountain with visitors. She said the overwhelming sense of community is one of the best things about living at Falls Creek, and what has made it a great place to raise a family. “It’s like a little country town,” Noelene said. “I love the fresh air, the mountains, and the snow – it’s so pretty.” continued page |
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Pull up your socks, but don’t claim them THE Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is increasing attention, scrutiny and education on work-related expenses this tax time. Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said that last year over 6.3 million people made a work-related expense claim for clothing and laundry expenses, totalling almost $1.8 billion. “We have seen claims for clothing and laundry expenses increase around 20 per cent over the last five years. While this increase isn’t a sign that all of these taxpayers are doing the wrong thing, it is giving us a reason to pay extra attention,” she said. Ms Anderson said common mistakes the ATO has seen include people claiming ineligible clothing, claiming for something without having spent the money, and not being able to explain the basis for how the claim was calculated. “I heard a story recently about a taxpayer purchasing everyday clothes who was told by the sales assistant that they could claim a deduction for the clothing if they also wore them to work,” Ms Anderson said. “This is not the case. You can’t claim a deduction for everyday clothing you bought to wear to work, even if your employer tells you to wear a certain colour or you have a dress code,” she said. “For your clothing to be eligible for a deduction, it needs to be occupationspecific clothing, protective clothing or a uniform that is unique to the organisation you work for,” she said. Ms Anderson said it is a myth that you can claim a standard deduction of $150
without spending money on appropriate clothing or laundry. She said that while record keeping requirements for laundry expenses are relaxed for claims up to this threshold, taxpayers do need to be able to show how they calculated their deduction. “Over 1.6 million taxpayers claim a deduction of exactly $150. “We expect many of these claims to be legitimate, but the results of our random audits show that people are making mistakes.” Ms Anderson said there are three golden rules to follow which will help taxpayers to get their deductions right. “One – you have to have spent the money yourself and can’t have been reimbursed, two – the claim must be directly related to earning your income, and three – you need a record to prove it,” she said. “The myDeductions tool in the ATO app is also a great way to make keeping records for your deductions easier. “If you start using it now, next tax time will be a breeze because you can send your deductions to your tax agent or upload them directly to myTax.” It is important to remember, whether you lodge your own tax return or go to an agent, you need to be aware of what you can and can’t claim. If you use an agent, you are still responsible for making sure your deductions are correct. For more information about work-related expenses, visit ato.gov.au/deductions and to find out about myDeductions, visit ato. gov.au/mydeductions.
Native kangaroo paw WINTER is the perfect time to plant Australian natives and one standout favourite is the Kangaroo paw. Known for their velvety covered tubular flowers which rise on stalks above the green foliage, they make beautiful garden specimens and cut flowers. The tubular flower buds form a claw like structure which resembles a kangaroo paw, hence its name. Kangaroo paws, known botanically as Anigozanthos are native only to the southwest of Western Australia, although thanks to plant breeders, are now widely available and grown around the world. They are grown commercially, for the floral industry in Australia, the United States, Japan and Israel. There are 11 known species, several sub species and hybrids, with the size, height of the flower stalk and colour of the flowers differing between the species. The closely related Black Kangaroo Paw is called Macropidia fulginosa. Kangaroo paws are perennials, although most species are dormant over winter, with some dying back completely, so be careful not to over water, especially container specimens. To maintain health and vigour, cut them back to ground level in late winter, to encourage healthy new growth and lots more flowers. Grow them in full sun, in a free draining soil with some added organic matter.
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Noise sensitivity in dogs plenty we can do to stop your dog from suffering through such stressful events. Noise phobias are not a training or obedience issue, they are a medical condition. Like other medical conditions they can be managed through changes to the environment, behaviour modification and, where required, medications. Punishment makes the situation worse and must be avoided. When your dog is highly stressed due to a noise they cannot think clearly so any destruction is not them being naughty. Phobias often get worse with time so if left unmanaged are likely to become more severe. Prevention is always better than cure so when you get a puppy you can teach to actually enjoy loud noises. If you pair the noise to something pleasurable they will predict something good is about to happen. If a noise sensitivity is suspected early intervention is important to try and prevent it from spiralling into a phobia.
Some tips for milder phobias: 1. Avoid the noise where possible or block it out with music, shut the blinds and turn the lights on; 2. Provide a hiding spot for your dog (preferably a space they choose); 3. teach your dog calming and coping mechanisms; 4. comfort your dog – remember this will not reward fear but rather alleviate it; 5. provide treats or toys to change your dog’s emotional state; and 6. contact your veterinarian for treatment advice and use medication when recommended. Felicity Miller BVSc, veterinarian
◆ ON THE SLOPES: Falls Creek has been part of Noelene Lee’s life since the 1950s.
NOELENE said the mountain offers an environment full of freedom for families, with her children being able to go out and ski safely around the resort “in all weather”, with everyone looking out for each other. “All the guys up here were literally big brothers to the mountain kids,” she said. One of Noelene’s children – Steve has done everything from competing internationally as a ski racer, including at Olympic level, through to photography and leading ski tours for a living. He has even worked as a ski stuntman. Active all his life, he has loved physical activity and sport since childhood, from skiing to playing tennis and rugby. “We had a lot of freedom as kids,” he recalled. “It was like growing up in a little country town, but we had an amazing backyard.” Steve said he has been fortunate to have had the experiences he has, including, at one point, getting a rare opportunity to do a stunt as a double for Jackie Chan on a movie and being able to chat and spend time with him. He said he loved Falls Creek, “even when the conditions are average”. “It’s just the lifestyle and the small town community,” Steve said.
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“I’ve been privileged to make a living from it. “To our family, it’s almost everything.” Current chair of the Falls Creek Historical Society, Karen Smythe, said everyone on the mountain is looking forward to celebrating Falls Creek’s historic 70th anniversary. “The construction of Skyline Lodge in 1947 by six dedicated SEC families was the beginning of Falls Creek as a village,” she said. “The pioneers of days past saw the amazing potential for Falls Creek. “Today it is a vibrant community, a year round resort with a long and diverse history.” Among the activities planned for the mountain’s celebrations are a re-creation of the walk from Howmans Gap in period costume of the 40’s, a trivia night to celebrate the 90’s, an 80’s disco and a 70’s Fireworks show. Special visitors to the mountain during the celebrations will include descendants of the original family members of Skyline. “We wish to include as many local residents, stakeholders and visitors to the resort to help us celebrate these events,” Karen said. More information on the celebrations is available on www.fallscreek.com.au.
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NOISE sensitivities in dogs are a highly stressful and in some cases a potentially life threatening condition that can be managed. Your dog may be sensitive to a noise because they have not been exposed to it when they were learning new things as a puppy or because they had a scary experience around that sound. Certain noises such as sirens, fireworks, guns, vacuums, thunder or even kettles may cause your dog to exhibit symptoms. Physical signs you may see include panting, increased heart rate, tense muscles, dilated pupils, urination or barking. These highly stressed dogs may also destroy property or injure themselves trying to escape the noise or to access their safe area. Along with the harm to the dog, noise sensitivities can cause issues due to noise complaints when the dog is barking, or dogs becoming lost and ending up at the local pound, or even worse, being injured by cars. The good news is there is
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From sled dogs to snow sports MOUNTAIN goers are spoiled for choice this week at local snow resorts. At Falls Creek, Friday, August 4 will see The Board Lounge Throwdown (BLT), the second of two BLT rail jams, which will be held under lights in Slalom Plaza. August 4-5 also sees the running of one of Falls Creek’s biggest annual events, the Falls Creek Sled Dog Classic. The event boasts dozens of sled dog teams battling it out for racing supremacy, and more information on this exciting event can be found at www. fallssleddog.org.au. Tuesday, August 8 is the date for the running of the Australian Secondary School Team Championships (ASSSTC), which showcases some of this country’s best teen snow talent. The Snow Trek and Travel Mini Series takes place on Sunday, August 6, while Monday, August 7 kicks off a week of festivities to mark the 70th anniversary of Falls Creek itself. The week of celebrations including walking from Howman’s Gap to Falls Creek in period costume, an 80’s disco, and many other activities themed around the decades that Falls Creek has been open. To honour the celebration the Falls Creek Arts and Heritage Trail has been added to the Falls Creek User Guide. This digital trail guide will help you explore and learn about Falls Creek and can be found at www.fallsuserguide. com/blue/welcome.html Meanwhile, at Mt Hotham, the Hotham Junior Free Ride Series will take place on August 4-5, as will the Hotham Banked Slalom open event. Funds and awareness will be raised on Saturday, August 5 with the Mum’s The Word Daffodil Day Rail Jam.
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Facilities on the mountain include a café and day shelter at Dingo Dell. Keep an eye on snow cams, including www.mtbuffalocam.com.au, or ask at your local ski hire business or tourism information centre to find out current snow conditions at Mt Buffalo, and at other resorts around the area.
This is the seventh annual rail jam, where visitors can slide some rails as well as raise funds and provide support for people and families living with cancer. All donation proceeds for the event and after party will go towards the Victorian Cancer Council. Meanwhile, the FIS National Alpine Championships will take place on Mt Hotham from August 7-11. Over at Mt Buller, you can enjoy the Junior National Mogul Championships on August 5, and the Subaru Victorian Interschools Cross Country Championship on August 6. Snow is occurring at Mt Buffalo, although snow cover can vary depending on the weather.
For up to date information about what is happening at local mountains this winter, see: Falls Creek: www.skifalls.com.au Mt Hotham: www.hotham.com.au Mt Buller: www.mtbuller.com.au Mt Buffalo: parkweb.vic.gov.au
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Naturopathic approaches to glandular fever recovery GLANDULAR fever is a virus that often affects young adults. Initially someone with glandular fever will feel tired, have a sore throat and tonsils and probably lose their appetite. This virus is easily tested for on a blood test, and the most common advice is to stop and rest until you feel better. This is definitely important, but for some, can still take months of resting for an improvement to occur. Natural medicines are very effective at treating this kind of virus, and for the most part, the naturopath will work on a convalescent type approach, which is supportive to bed rest, but allows the body to respond faster and recover more fully. Naturopaths top 5 tips for glandular fever recovery: 1. Prescription of herbs and nutrients: these fight the virus, support the drainage of the glands and rebuild energy. YEP tea – yarrow, elder and peppermint - is great for the symptoms and fever of glandular fever. 2. Increase foods to support the appetite: This is really important
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Red Kidney Bean Burrito THIS recipe, from the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council, is a fun Mexican inspired treat for all the family. More recipes like this can be found at www.glnc.org.au. Method: Preheat a grill pan until hot, place corn cobs on pan and cook for 10 minutes, turning every few minutes until starting to char all over. Allow to cool slightly and slice off kernels. Heat oil in a frying pan and add kidney beans, paprika and corn kernels and stir gently until warmed through. Place a tortilla on the warm grill pan and sprinkle a little cheese on the tortilla, cook until it melts or grill marks appear on the underside of the tortilla. Repeat. For tomato salsa, combine tomatoes, tabasco, onion and coriander. For guacamole, mash avocado with lemon juice until smooth. Assemble tortillas, spread a little guacamole on each tortilla and top with kidney bean mix and lettuce. Serve tomato salsa on the side.
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younger digital natives as well as experienced professionals in their 40s, 50s and 60s from various industries – they have a team that will bring knowledge from various backgrounds to the challenges faced. “Older professionals can also upskill to become digitally savvy and capable of responding to, or creating, disruption,� he said. For many organisations, the challenge is how to react to disruption and maintain competitiveness. Apart from age diversity, to respond to digital disruption Hays says organisations also need staff who can: s )NNOVATE s %MBRACE AGILE WORKING methods s ,OOK FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES s !DAPT TO CHANGING circumstances s +EEP UP WITH CUSTOMER needs s $EVELOP ANALYTICAL AND problem-solving skills s 4AKE CALCULATED RISKS s 4RANSLATE DATA INTO USABLE and valuable insights 4HEY ALSO NEED TO BE ABLE TO do all this while delivering the agreed outcomes.
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potential impact of working flexibly on a career is seen to be greater for women than men; 65 per cent said it is a career-limiting move for women, higher than the 51 per cent who said it is for men. “Flexible working shouldn’t come with any career limitations,� says Nick. “Often these are the result of an employer or line manager making assumptions about the career motivations of the employee concerned. “But each person is unique, with her or his own motivations and career goals. “We should take the time to understand what those are so that any unconscious bias doesn’t have career consequences for anyone working flexibly. “Of course, there are many jobs that require people to be based in the office or on a work site, but for those that aren’t restricted to a particular location, flexible working arrangements without career consequences can have a huge impact on staff retention.�
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SOUS CHEF We are looking to appoint an exceptional Sous Chef to build on the brewery restaurant’s outstanding reputation. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. The successful applicant must be a team player, be highly organised, and experienced in all levels of kitchen operations and management. Working with the Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver quality food is critical while looking for areas to improve, grow and innovate. If you are creative, passionate about quality and local ingredients then you are the person for us. For a detailed position description email Eric Bittner: venue@bridgeroadbrewers.com.au
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If you can think on your feet, can always see an opportunity and love selling we want to talk to you! The North East & Goulburn Murray Farmer is looking for a driven and committed individual with a strong customer service focus to join the advertising team at North East Media, based in Wangaratta. To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate the following: ‡ ([FHOOHQW ZRUN HWKLF DQG organisational skills with a drive to achieve results ‡ $ELOLW\ WR FRPPXQLFDWH ZLWK D ZLGH range of people across the farming and agricultural sector. ‡ &UHDWH LQQRYDWLYH EXVLQHVV SURSRVDOV develop collaborative partnerships DQG SURYLGH H[FHOOHQW FXVWRPHU VHUYLFH ERWK LQWHUQDOO\ DQG H[WHUQDOO\ ‡ 3XW WRJHWKHU SULQW DQG RQOLQH PHGLD strategies ‡ 'HOLYHU RQ UHYHQXH EXGJHWV DQG EXLOG consistent sales pipeline while staying on top of portfolio performance
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TECH AND SCIENCE
Tesla rolls out the ‘affordable’ Model 3 WITH CHRIS FEBVRE,
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TESLA have rolled out their long promised affordable electric car, the Model 3, to its first 30 customers - all employees of Tesla - at a company party last Friday night. But supply issues and other manufacturing constraints could make it difficult for Tesla to reach its target of making 500,000 cars by next year. “We’re going to go through at least six months of manufacturing hell,” CEO of Tesla Elon Musk said last Friday at Tesla’s Fremont factory. “It’s going to be quite a challenge to build this car.” With a base price tag of $35,000 (U.S) and a range of up to 498 kilometres (in the high bracket loadouts) before the need to recharge, the Model 3 opens Tesla up to a much broader market of customers, bringing the company into the mainstream automotive market. Already, 500,000 people worldwide have put down a deposit of $1000 or more to reserve a Model 3, but
◆ NEW SPARK: The Model 3 is Tesla’s first foray into the realm of affordable electric cars.
customers in the U.S could be required to wait until 2018. Meanwhile, customers requiring a right hand drive model, such as in Australia, will need to wait until 2019 before receiving their car. Nonetheless, it’s exciting times for electric car enthusiasts, and for Tesla, it’s a big step further to completing one of their long term goals. In 2006, Mr. Musk declared the company’s aim to supply “affordably priced family cars”. “It was never our goal to make
expensive cars. We wanted to make a car everyone could buy,” Mr. Musk said. “If you’re trying to make a difference in the world, you also need to make cars people can afford.” While Tesla’s egalitarian aims are certainly commendable, there are some questions about whether the market will respond to the Model 3 with enough enthusiasm to make it a commercial success. With the global market shifting toward SUVs, including all electric
SUVs, the compact Model 3 may not appeal to enough buyers. That, along with concerns about manufacturing delays cooling buyers eagerness, has raised doubts for Karl Brauer, executive publisher for Cox Automotive. “There are more reasons to think that it won’t be successful than it will.” Mr Brauer said. But Mr. Musk is confident in his company’s product, stating that Tesla has worked hard to make the Model 3 simpler and cheaper
than previous, high-end and more exclusive models. The entry price Model 3 will have a range of 322 kilometres and come in standard black, while other colours or increased range will cost customers more. Whether the Model 3 becomes a commercial success or not, Tesla has done some remarkable work in the electric vehicle industry, and the Model 3 seems ready to set the bar for all affordable electric cars to come.
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