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Bouncing back again By KYLIE WILSON
BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER:
Carol Kunert is among King Valley residents working hard to increase resilience in their communities. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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FIRES, floods, car accidents or other devastating events and trauma can test the strength of individuals and communities alike. Across the North East, there are a number of initiatives attempting to build the resilience of their respective communities. Whether they are newly formed or longer lasting, all are focusing on the continuing wellbeing of the local population. Helping others in the idyllic King Valley area is Carol Kunert, who is involved with the King Valley Resilience Committee and who recently completed an Upper King Valley Community Resilience Leadership Program, alongside fellow resident Bobbie Tischer. She said the area has seen its fair share of traumatic events, and the tools are needed to build community resilience. “A community not only needs to be well prepared among individuals, but what’s also important is to work together during an emergency,” she said. She added that working closely with emergency services and developing individual and community plans and coping strategies were also part of the foundation for resilience, as are ongoing communication and cooperation, and identifying and monitoring vulnerable residents. A resident of the area for 20 years, she has long been involved with the community. “I wanted to be able to help out where I could,” she said of her resilience committee role. Members of the committee are working together to have a draft of a community resilience plan completed in the very near future. continued page |
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Head rules over heart for charity donations CHARITIES play an essential role in our society, delivering necessary services to our communities and to provide support to those who need assistance, often in places that government funding may not reach. The Australian Charities and Not-forprofits Commission (ACNC) reports that Australian charities receive $6.8 billion in donations and bequests. However, with 54,000 registered charities in Australia, the decision of which causes to donate to can often be complex. New research commissioned by Chaos Media reveals that two-thirds (61 per cent) of Australians donate to charities or notfor-profit (NFP) organisations. The analysis also revealed that the main reason Australians donate is trust in the organisation. The research found that Australian-born Australians are more likely to ‘give with their heads’ (58 per cent) and 48 per cent of overseas born Australians ‘follow their heart’ when it comes to giving to a cause. It seems philanthropy is frequent for Australians, with a third donating to charities every month and 1 in 3 people who donate monthly will give more than $500. Young people are some of the most frequent givers, with a third of those aged 25-29 donating every month, while lack of
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awareness was found to be the key reason people do not donate to a cause. Glenda Wynyard, co-founder of Chaos Media says “The media plays an integral part in driving awareness for charities to educate people about the importance of their cause and why donations are critical. “To be effective, charities need to find creative ways to connect with the public to make their voices heard. “With so many great causes fighting for our attention, it makes for an incredibly competitive environment within the third sector. “This ongoing generosity is vital for our communities, animal welfare and the environment.� The research also uncovered that one in four will donate to charities that focus on issues that have affected someone they love, a friend or family member. In fact, for every $1 donated to an environmental cause $3 is given to an animal cause and $7 to a human cause. Michael Bennett from youth mental health foundation, headspace comments on the findings, “We find that many of our donors and supporters are often driven by personal experiences and feel a strong motivation to support a cause that has affected themselves or their families. “The statistics speak volumes about the compassion and generosity of Australians towards their communities.�
Callistemon ONE popular native plant is the Callistemon, commonly known as Bottlebrush because the flowers resemble brushes used to clean bottles. The flower spikes of bottlebrushes form in spring and summer. They have a long flowering period with some varieties blooming through to autumn. The flower spikes are made up of a number of individual flowers. The pollen of the flower forms on the tip of a long coloured stalk called a filament. It is these filaments which give the flower spike its colour. The original callistemon species had red flowers but flower colours now include pinks, mauves, creams and greens. Callistemon are hardy evergreen plants, ranging in size from small growing groundcovers, through to shrubs and trees. They prefer a well-drained slightly moist soil but can tolerate periods of draught and most are frost tolerant. They flower best in full sun or filtered light. Some of the best performers include; Callistemon ‘Little John’ which is a groundcover growing to under 1m. It has blood red flowers and grey green leaves. Callistemon ‘Candle Glow’ grows
to between 0.5 - 1m and has bright lemon scented flowers in spring, summer and autumn. Callistemon ‘White Anzac’ grows to 1.5m and features white flowers in spring and summer. Callistemon ‘Hot Pink’ is a compact rounded shrub with very bright pink flowers growing to 1.5 – 2m. Callistemon ‘Purple Cloud’ is a rounded shrub growing to 2m with purple flowers. Callistemon ‘Taree Pink’ is a 3m shrub with showy pink new growth and flowers in spring. Callistemon ‘Hannah Ray’ is a weeping shrub growing to 4-5m with red flowers in spring and again in autumn. Callistemon ‘Dawson River Weeper’ is a small tree growing to 6m with bright red flowers. For a bottlebrush that flowers all year try Callistemon ‘Candy Pink’ which grows to 4m and has large dark pink blooms. Callistemon require little maintenance. Feed with a low phosphorous native fertiliser in spring and autumn, mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds and prune lightly after flowering has finished to maintain compactness and shape. Happy gardening.
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OUR pets are part of the family, but to avoid any health scares, there are a few common household items that you should be aware of as they are toxic to pets. Foods to keep out of reach are chocolate, coffee beans, onions, garlic, spring onions, leek, chives, grapes and raisins. They sound harmless but can cause anaemia, vomiting, renal failure and death. On that note, it’s important to realise that while our pets love leftovers, they can be a little greedy and not always know what’s good for them!. Panadol, Nurofen and aspirin can make us feel better when we are unwell but definitely do not have the same effect on our pets. Rather than relieving anything, they can cause liver failure, renal
failure, gastric ulceration, reduced oxygen carrying capacity of the blood leading to breathing difficulties and death. Other medications, such as skin medications for psoriasis and vitamin D supplements should also be kept in a safe place. They cause high blood calcium levels leading to acute renal failure and mineralisation of organs. Lilies look good but cause acute renal failure and death in cats. This is definitely something to keep in mind if you have an indoor cat. Snail and rat bait are obvious items. Snail baits cause muscle tremors, ataxia (wobbliness), hyperthermia, seizures, and possibly death. Rat baits cause a bleeding disorder and animals can bleed to
death if not treated promptly. It is not always obvious if something will affect our animals negatively. Humans and pets are very different, and therefore it is important to be aware of what your pet has access to when they are inside. Unlike the great outdoors, their access to items within the house is something easily controlled. If you are unsure about any items in your house, or even around the outdoor area where your pet spends their days, please contact your local vet. We are here to help and want to make sure that our pet community remains happy and healthy. Rebecca Hembrow BVSc, Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Snuggles, a desexed male domestic longhair cat who is two years old and ginger and white in colour. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.
LEARNING YOUNG: During a recent Resilience Emergency Action Prepare (REAP) day in Mt Beauty, Leading Senior Constable Peter Johns taught students Soleil Knight and Tahlia Seymour when to call 000. PHOTO: Kylie Esler.
Also working hard alongside others to build community resilience in her area is Alpine Shire community and economic development manager, and member of the municipal relief and recovery committee, Elaine Burridge. Part of the Alpine Shire Council Community Resilience Committee, which was formed in 2009 after the Black Saturday bushfires, has worked continually over the years alongside other local residents and representatives from emergency services and other related agencies on a number of projects. She said that resilience “isn’t just about natural disasters,” and recently, the committee had welcomed representatives of the dairy industry on board to discuss ways to help support farmers through drastic fluctuations in milk prices. The committee continues to implement programs, from emergency planning days for residents of smaller towns, to educational Resilience
1 Emergency Action Prepare (REAP) days at local schools, and information stalls at key events including the Myrtleford Show. “It’s pretty important to get kids thinking about resilience while they’re young,” she said. She added that while many residents in the area are prepared for events such as fires and floods, there are many more who are not, and who need to get plans in place to keep themselves safe should their area be affected. Over in the Greta area, long time local resident David Salau is working hard to improve the resilience of his local community through the recent establishment of the Greta Community Safety Group. He has worked with the CFA previously and is now a local volunteer, and said he was driven to help his community thrive. Alongside a small group of other residents, he has worked closely with relevant departments, emergency organisations and agencies, but said that the safety group works independently to serve the community. He said that he has seen “huge amounts of anecdotal evidence” that when communities are more prepared for adverse circumstances, the better they bounce back, adding that some of the key elements of building resilience are having strong links between groups and individuals, recognising the local skills base, and building on existing strengths. He added that it was also important that local residents be individually prepared, including confirming for themselves whether they “stay or go” from their property in the event of an emergency, and running through “what if” scenarios. “It’s all about linking stuff together,” he said. “It’s about the community looking after each other.”
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FAMILY AFFAIR: Sunday was an “Alexanders” day with my father Terry and I both catching decent Murray cod in the lower Ovens River.
Spectacular fishing as Murray cod season gets under way MURRAY cod season has opened and the fishing has been nothing short of spectacular in many areas. I have received reports on cricket score catches of Murray cod from several waterways. My mate Sandy and his friend Peter landed 40 cod in two days on the Broken River with two of the fish over 60cm long. Another friend of mine together with two of his mates landed 30 Murray cod in the Ovens River upstream of Wangaratta somewhere near Tarrawingee. Yesterday my cricket score was one for four - one broken $500 fishing rod for four Murray cod, the largest being a magnificent 85cm cod that I caught on a Koolabung Codwalker surface
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lure in the lower Ovens River. Between us, my friend Sandy Hector and I landed eight Murray cod for the afternoon. My old man was there in his boat as we fished from our kayaks. Dad trumped us all with an absolute stonker of a cod that we did not measure, that would be pushing well into the 90cm size and possibly nudging the magical metre mark. Dad trolled his gigantic river dwelling log-hog on a red Legend lure, which I think are now discontinued.
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ENDOMETRIOSIS is an uncomfortable condition where normal uterine menstrual tissue grows outside the uterus. The cause is not fully known. During female menstruating years, your hormone levels do their normal rise and fall. For endometriosis this causes bleeding tissue to grow with unusual bleeding on the internal organs where the tissue is located. Common sites are bowels, bladder and pelvic areas. Hormones that are out of balance make it worse, but as the condition causes inflammation and congestion, the natural treatment goal is reduce inflammation, assist easy blood flow, support the mop up of internal bleeding and reduce the pain. Prevention or assistance with infertility is important. Here is what you can do to help. 1. Reduce inflammation generally. t *ODSFBTF GSFTI QMBOU GPPET UP two-thirds of your plate. These are vegetables, salads, ripe fruits and homemade soups. t -JNJU SFE NFBU JO GBWPVS PG white meat, eggs, soy, legumes, lentils, nuts and seeds. t *ODMVEF HPPE QMBOU CBTFE fats and fish as part of every day. Salad dressings, olive oil, coconut oil, avocado, tuna, salmon, nuts and seeds. t -JNJU IFBUFE GBUT TVDI BT fried foods, pastries, biscuits, cakes, take-away foods, heated butter, margarine and fat on meat. t 3FEVDF BMDPIPM BOE DPò FF
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Railways strike back, 1929 ALARMED at the loss of freight revenue to road transport, Victorian Railways moved to tie up on contract a number of Wangaratta businesses exclusive to railway usage. By the late 1920s, passenger traffic by rail had fallen dramatically, and in an effort to prevent further revenue loss, an agreement was struck with over 50 Wangaratta businessmen to provide exclusive carriage of their freight for 12 months in return for cheaper rates.
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WE recently enjoyed dinner at a local hotel in the North East and I have to say the warm welcome we received and attentive service almost took us by surprise. Nothing was too much trouble, and when we left, the host genuinely thanked us for coming. It seems so many places these days, especially some of the popular city haunts, seem to have adopted an almost surly attitude towards those that actually keep them in business. You feel like apologising for coming at a normal meal time and interrupting them when they’re busy, because you wanted to hand over money in exchange for food. We’ll definitely go back to that friendly place and as it keeps coming up in conversation, I’m sure the word will spread like wildfire. They also did a tasty fish and chips which went beautifully with Campbells of Rutherglen Chardonnay.
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Victorian Alps Winery is a well-established leading producer of premium wines based near Myrtleford, in North East Victoria.
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Labourer – Irrigation installation and service Gordon Gibson Nominees has a position for a practical person to become involved in installation and servicing of irrigation systems, water supply, pipeline construction and plant operation. The person we are seeking needs to be highly motivated, possess a high level of initiative and be capable of working both individually and as a member of a team. Experience in any of the areas of irrigation, plumbing, pumping and civil construction would be an advantage, and experience in operation of construction equipment, would be considered favourably. Salary negotiable. Applications for this position must be submitted by Saturday, December 10, via email (civil@gordongibson.com.au) or by personally submitting your application to Gordon Gibson Nominees, 40 – 42 Rowan Street, Wangaratta.
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Reporting to the Restaurant Manager the responsibilities and requirements of the role include but are not limited to: Sous Chef experience an advantage. The ability to plan menus. Constantly strive to be the best team and Catering Business across the region. The knowledge of how to maximise our guest’s experience within a restaurant catering for Lunch 7 Days a week, Dinners (set times throughout year) and Private Functions (Weddings and Private Dinners). Applications close 9 December 2016. Please send through your resume and cover letter to: Robyn McLennan PO Box 425 MYRTLEFORD VIC 3737 robyn@gapstedwines.com.au
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TECH AND SCIENCE
The great renewable energy scam WITH CHRIS FEBVRE,
NEM CREATIVE DESIGNER cfebvre@nemedia.com.au
WHAT you’re about to read may disturb you, if it doesn’t entirely surprise you. When most people talk about renewable energy, they discuss things like solar, wind and hydro power, but by far the biggest form of renewable energy is biomass which is predominantly felled trees and waste wood. Some 64 per cent of Europe’s total renewable energy consists of biomass, which means that by 2020 approximately one tenth of Europe’s energy will come from forests and farms. The problem is that this push for biomass energy is based on very flawed assumptions. In general, burning biomass may reduce carbon emissions by more than fossil fuels, but the reduction is not even close to what is being claimed. The reason for this is that UN and EU rules stipulate that countries don’t have to count the significant carbon emissions produced by burning biomass. As far as the carbon accounting books show, burning biomass is carbon neutral. “The Europeans are to some extent claiming reductions that are not real,” Timothy Searchinger at Princeton University states. Worse than this is the fact that certain types of wood, from certain forested areas actually produce a net increase in carbon emissions than if the equivalent amount of fossil fuels
S AT U R D AY
February
11
8pm
You could cut down the Amazon and Europe would claim a reduction in emissions - Timothy Searchinger, Princeton University
BIOMASS: The largest contributor toward renewable energy comes from forests and farms in the form of trees and crops, but the EU and UN rules erroneously state that the burning of these fuel sources is carbon neutral. were burned. Put simply, EU taxpayers are actually funding programs that speed up global warming, all under the guise of green, renewable energy. This problem also extends outside of Europe, with biomass accounting for the largest source of renewable energy in the US as well, and US forestry groups are now lobbying their government to introduce the same flawed carbon accounting system. So how does this happen? During climate talks at the UN, biomass emissions were regarded as carbon neutral, due to researchers
only counting the emissions at the time of the tree felling, not the burning of the fuel. The assumption is that burning biomass doesn’t need to be counted as the growth of trees soaks up as much CO2 as is emitted when they are burned, but this is simply untrue with respect to the timescale on limiting climate change, a fact that even the UN’s own impact statement acknowledges. “Biogenic emissions remain high (higher than emissions from fossil fuels) beyond a policy-relevant timeframe for sawn wood, stumps, coarse dead wood.” “In theory, if a forest is felled for
biofuel, it should be reported in the EU’s greenhouse gas inventory as emissions due to a change in land use,” John van Aardenne of the European Environment Agency says. But this stipulation is so rife with caveats and loopholes that developed countries don’t count their emissions accurately, and developing countries don’t need to count them at all when it comes to change in land use. To give some idea of the margin of error in these emission statements, Timothy Searchinger puts it this way, “You could cut down the Amazon, turn it into a
parking lot, ship the trees to Europe to replace coal and Europe would claim a reduction in emissions.” This giant black hole in the books drives the EU’s 2020 renewable energy goal, which in turn drives the (taxpayer funded) growth of the bioenergy industry that most people think relates to solar and wind - but these energy sources account for less than 20% of the energy produced. Instead what this industry growth really means is more deforestation, misleading carbon reductions, and, in some instances, an actual increase in emissions. Just not according to the books.
RUSSELL MORRIS
with Chris Wilson
F R I D AY
February
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