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Creating awareness By KYLIE WILSON
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Jared Hargreaves working with actor Sam Hargreaves (no relation) during the making of his short film, Mr Joe.
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A DRIVE to tell personal stories has led former Wangaratta resident Jared Hargreaves into filmmaking. He has been creative ever since childhood and in his teen years, relished making movies with friends, including close mate Nicklaus Dellicastelli. “Having a shared passion for film made my days in Wangaratta great because we helped push each other to what we want to do,” he said of their friendship. “Living in Wang and having friends wanting to act in our shorts was great, even with lack of experience we all worked together, were enthusiastic and just had a lot of fun.” Jared was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in his late teens. He is already making a splash with his work with a recently created short film, Mr Joe, nominated in the Open Entrant - Short Film category in the Focus on Ability (FOA) awards. The film is an intensely personal piece about living with Asperger syndrome and stars fellow former local Sam Hargreaves (no relation) who also lives with the condition. “As a filmmaker and trying to find my identity, I try out for many competitions and events just to see what I am capable of,” he said. He said he first found out about the FOA awards from a friend and it spurred on his creative juices. “Originally, the idea was a documentary of my own life, but in the end I found it too generic,” Jared said. “As I became more involved with autism related programs and more movies, I recycled that idea but turned it into a biopic style. “I felt for some reason that I needed to make this movie. “Good or bad, I felt that my personal story needed to be told. continued page |
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with the ATO to verify the call.� Ms Anderson said the ATO makes thousands of outbound calls to taxpayers each week, but there are key differences between a call from a scammer and a legitimate call from the ATO. “Tell-tale signs include a caller threatening you with arrest or jail, aggressive or rude behaviour, or asking you to pay money into strange bank accounts or settle tax debts with things like gift cards or iTunes cards. We would never do this,� Ms Anderson said. “If something doesn’t sound right, you can always check your myGov account, ask your tax agent, or call VT EJSFDUMZ PO UP TFF JG UIF DPOUBDU JT legitimate. Be especially wary if you’re asked to make a payment, make sure you only use one of the methods listed on our website.� For more information on scams, visit ato.gov.au/ scams. For more information on identity theft visit ato.gov. au/identitytheft. To see a list of things the ATO may contact you about, visit ato.gov.au and search for ‘Current ATO SMS and email activities’.
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The big bad banksia men AS a child, I loved the gumnut babies and banksia men, characters in the classic Australian book Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, written by May Gibbs. I loved the cute pink blossoms, which I later learnt are modelled on the young gum tree nuts of Eucalyptus Caesia, better known as Silver Princess. It is still one of my favorite trees. The Banksia men, on the other hand, were the villains of the story and modelled on aged banksia cones. Known as the “big bad Banksia men�, these cones develop on the branches of Banksia ericifolia and look like little, ugly, wicked men with follicles for eyes and fat, duck billed mouths. I was slightly scared of the banksia men. Banksia plants are also a favorite of mine, long associated with childhood memories. Banksias are Australian native plants first identified by Sir Joseph Banks during Captain Cook’s exploration of the newly found continent. This new genus of plants was named Banksia in Banks’ honour. There are over 170 different species from prostrate woody shrubs to trees up to 30m tall. Banksias are attractive, evergreen plants easily recognised by the large, erect cones of stiff, wiry flowers in shades of greenish-white, yellow, orange, red, pink and even violet. Most have serrated leaves.
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Strangles in horses STRANGLES is a highly contagious disease in horses, ponies and donkeys caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi. Horses that contract strangles most commonly display signs such as fever, nasal discharge and swelling around the throat area. This swelling may turn into an abscess that may burst and discharge pus. Strangles can be spread by contact with infected horses and by sharing buckets, tack, human clothing, feed and pastures. If you suspect your horse has strangles, the vet should be contacted so an accurate diagnosis can be made. Strangles can be treated with penicillin, although not all horses require antibiotics to recover. Other treatments can include rest and anti inflammatories, and if abscesses burst, cleaning them with an antiseptic solution such as iodine. In Victoria strangles is a notifiable disease, affected horses should be kept isolated from healthy horses and care should be taken to prevent contaminated materials being shared with healthy horses. A strangles vaccination is available,
it doesn’t always prevent disease in all horses but it can assist in reducing the duration and severity of the disease and also help reduce strangles spreading in a disease outbreak. An initial course of three injections two weeks apart is necessary. Booster vaccinations are recommended every six months as the duration of immunity following vaccination is short. Horses should not be vaccinated while actively infected. There have recently been several strangles outbreaks reported in the racing industry and we all have to be mindful when taking our horses out to club days and competitions to try and prevent diseases such as strangles from spreading. Dr Annette Kelleher, veterinarian
◆ MOVIE MAGIC: Stills from Jared Hargreaves’ film, Mr Joe.
“Also the stuff portrayed in Mr Joe all happened while living in Wangaratta, so living there has left a mark on my movie making career and personal life. “I felt this type of movie’s message was simply you could have any disability, be rich or poor, great or small - if you have a passion you should just get out there and do it and don’t let whatever it is you have be a factor on your dreams. “I knew I was different somehow,� even before being told he had Asperger syndrome, and over the years he has learned to manage it. “Basically I find people have either a very vivid imagination or are extremely obsessed with one or two things in particular. “My lead actor Sam Hargreaves loves acting, I love making movies. “Living with any form of autism really can depend on the person, learning can be difficult and common interactions with people can be difficult. “But as I’ve gotten older it’s become easier
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Rue, a three year old female kelpie cross dog who is tan in colour. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.
to manage it, especially gaining knowledge of it, people wouldn’t even know I had it unless I told them these days.� As for the future, his ambition is simply to “work with what I know and have and make the best movies I can. “I’ve been making movies since I was about 10 and that’s all I want to keep doing,� he said. “I want to become the best writer/ director possible and stick as close to the independent scene as much as possible because a lot of great work is out there being unacknowledged.� Now in their ninth year, the Focus on Ability (FOA) awards are designed to encourage filmmakers to focus on the ability of people with a disability. Votes closed on August 7 but winners of the Focus on Ability Awards will be announced in Sydney on September 6. Mr Joe can be seen online at www. focusonability.com.au/FOA/films/Mr_Joe_1201. html.
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◆ NAMESAKE: 7 News meteorologist Jane Bunn (right) was at Mt Buller recently and had the honour of being the first to ski the run that carries her name. The Bunn Run connects Wombat Run to the popular Wombat lift and was named after Jane this winter to mark her connection to Mt Buller as its official weather forecaster. Jane was joined by Mt Buller legend and Olympic aerial ski champion Jacqui Cooper (left). PHOTO: Andrew Railton, Mt Buller.
◆ FAMILY FUN: People of all ages have been enjoying the snow at Mt Hotham.
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Lots of mountain action in August AT Falls Creek this week, cross country ski event Ski de Femme will be run on August 12 by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. The event is aimed at getting women of all abilities involved in cross country skiing. Saturday, August 12 will also see the Wombats Rambler Night Race – this event was postponed to this date due to inclement weather during the original event in late July. Skiers can also enjoy the Rocky Valley Rush and Sun Valley Ramble on August 13 – considered to be an ideal warm up race for the Kangaroo Hoppet. Meanwhile, over at Mt Hotham, you can experience the excitement of the
Australian Biathlon Championships throughout this weekend, featuring entrants of a wide range of ages at the Mt Hotham Biathlon Arena. Events at Mt Hotham this weekend also include the Hotham Junior Free Ride Series Moguls, while between August 15-18, you can witness some fierce snow competition at the RAAF Games. There is also plenty going on at Mt Buller, including King of the Mountain 2017 and Slopestyle 2017 on Saturday, August 12. You can enjoy activities such as snow play, tobogganing and cross country skiing at Mt Buffalo, although snow cover can vary depending on the weather.
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Hormonal weight shift ARE you a female who despite exercising and eating the well, struggles to lose weight? We recently ran a women’s health workshop on this very topic, as so many of our female patients tell us they are unhappy with their body size. What we have noticed, when we question these women, is that the actual size they are is not so much the issue, but that many of these women are still tired, stressed and feeling sluggish or unfit. Blood tests and medical examinations often show them that everything is ‘normal’ or within range. So they attempt extreme diet changes or regimented exercise programs, but even after all this hard work, still don’t get the results they desire. What we learnt from women at the workshop was that they all had a key time in their life, often triggered by a stress or hormonal change, that had led to the weight gain and symptoms. Post pregnancy, menopause, hysterectomy, and coming off the pill, seemed to be the biggest
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A SHARED breakfast dish (this recipe serves four people) from North Africa full of colour and flavour. More recipes like this one can be found on www.eggs.org.au. Method Heat oil in a medium (about 24cm base) non-stick heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in cumin, paprika and chilli flakes and cook, stirring, for one minute. Add capsicum and cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes until softening. Stir in canned tomatoes and mini roma tomatoes. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until thick. Make four indentations in the tomato mixture. Crack an egg into each.
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FOR many of us, preparing meals every day can turn cooking into a chore we’d rather get over and done with so we can focus on something else. It’s a shame because spending time in the kitchen and creating beautiful food can actually be a great way to unwind. It’s all about creating the right atmosphere and there’s nothing like a little music to put you in the mood. With a little Edith Piaf playing, butter in the fridge and a big glass of wine in hand, you can get lost in the pleasure of the cooking. Roasting a free range chook with lots of butter and herbs pushed under the skin is an easy way to make a superb meal and it tastes great with Rutherglen Estates Marsanne. The variety has to be one of the most interesting and enjoyable whites around and this delicious version has spent some time in French oak. It has a lightly straw colour and a beautiful, intense bouquet of stone fruit and flowers. There is a lovely weight and mouthfeel, with long, lingering and complex flavours which should be enjoyed from a large glass when the wine is just lightly chilled.
Paul Rundell Contract Packaging Manager PO Box 392 Wangaratta Vic 3677
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Brown Brothers, Australia’s most loved wine company, is seeking an enthusiastic, professional, and highly motivated individual to join our Guest Services team based in Milawa. Reporting to the Guest Services Manager, you will join the team responsible for the provision of quality customer service to all of our onsite visitors. Crucial to your success will be your ability to build and maintain professional and positive working relationships with key internal and external customers. Working 20 hours p/week, this role allows for a degree of exibility in the way these hours are worked. This role will work closely with our leadership team to offer administration support, organisational assistance and creative input in the running of our events, weddings and trade visitor calendar, as well as cellar door and restaurant activities. Essential attributes include: s ! PROVEN COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT s (IGHLY ORGANISED s 7ELL DEVELOPED PEOPLE AND TEAMWORK SKILLS s %XCELLENT TELEPHONE MANNER AND STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS s !TTENTION TO DETAIL s /UTSTANDING COMPUTER AND KEYBOARD SKILLS For a position description, please contact (03) 57 205 500. Applications detailing experience and qualiďŹ cations should be emailed to: pos201713@brownbrothers.com.au Applications close 18th August, 2017.
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Brown Brothers, a family-owned winery, is one of Australia’s most loved and trusted wine brands. It is based in the beautiful King Valley – North East Victoria, an area abundant with produce, ďŹ ne wine and food. We are seeking an experienced, motivated and creative Chef to lead our kitchen team at our Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard, in North East Victoria. The role will be responsible for all of the food preparation, kitchen expense budgets and staff rostering for our Hatted Restaurant Patricia’s Table, our casual lounge menu, as well as our weddings, functions and events calendar. The successful applicant will have a proven ability to lead a motivated, cohesive and disciplined team. You should possess the temperament and skills to work closely with peers, be willing to represent the company at off-site events, available for P.R. activities as required, and contribute content for marketing initiatives. Excellent remuneration and working conditions will be offered to the successful candidate. If you wish to explore this opportunity further please call Human Resources on (03) 57 205 500 or send your application to: pos201715@brownbrothers.com.au by 21st August, 2017. www.brownbrothers.com.au
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Are you ready for a challenge, not afraid of hard days work and enjoy working in a team? At Wangaratta & Benalla Motor Group, our success is driven by our people who are the backbone of our company. We recognise that in order to succeed, we must not only provide an excellent Guest experience to the public, but to also provide our employees, with an excellent work life balance. We strive to offer a range of benefits and training and development programs to increase individual skills and knowledge so that our employees can reach their full potential. We are committed to employing a diverse range of people to work at our Wangaratta & Benalla operations. The differences between these individuals and the contribution this can make to our business is something we value. We also offer a range of different apprenticeships, jobs and training for people who are interested in Guest Experience, cars and technology. We work daily to ensure that our customers are having a fantastic experience, whether that's in the purchase of a new or Used vehicle or even a regular service! Wangaratta & Benalla Motor group is operated with the highest level of professionalism and we take an active role in our local community. For many years we've employed and trained many locals in our Dealership, ensuring they're fully qualified to support your vehicle needs as well as take care of the local community. We're a proud member of the local community and we're looking forward to ensuring you get a great deal and service with a smile! We currently have positions vacant for Experienced Detailer Service Advisor’s (Service Reception) Qualified Automotive Technicians’s Medical, drug and Police Checks may apply. To apply email your resume and a cover letter indicating a clear reason why you have the experience and skills to perform this position to info@wangmotors. com.au list your Full Name and Job Title in the subject line. Applications close: 20/08/2017 Wangaratta & Benalla Motor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.wangarattamotorgroup.com.au www.benallamotorgroup.com.au
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We are seeking an experienced Tyre Fitter to join our team at Myrtleford Tyre and Battery Service, experience in fitting Truck, Tractor and Earthmover tyres an advantage. Applicants must have experience and be able to work unsupervised and part of a team, with a sound knowledge and adherence to OH&S practices plus hold a currant Australian manual driver’s licence. Position includes but not limited to onsite service, instore light and heavy tyre fitting and other general duties. Full time position working 5 days a week and Saturday mornings on a roster basis. Please forward resume to tyres@mtb4wd.com.au
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Maths/Science and Physical Education Teacher (Term Four) This is a full time position with potential for ongoing. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and committed team of VWDII SOD\LQJ D VLJQLĂ€FDQW UROH LQ WKH OLIH of the College. Please refer to our website for more information. Applications should be forwarded to The Principal, Mr Adrian Farrer, principal@cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au by Friday, August 18 Cathedral College Wangaratta is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe School.
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An exciting opportunity exists for a full time Victims Support Worker of whom will provide support that includes intake, support work and counselling. The VAP ofďŹ ce is based in Wangaratta with direct service provided to clients and organisations at other locations across the Hume region. Working as part of a dynamic, growing team, you will enjoy excellent beneďŹ ts including attractive remuneration, salary packaging and opportunities for training and professional development. For more information please visit us at www.merrihealth.org.au
DIRECTOR ASSETS Provide inspiring leadership that delivers exceptional outcomes for the community. Plus stunning location, great work environment, exible employment arrangements.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER Protect the community by providing efficient and responsive environmental health services. Plus stunning location, innovative workplace, attractive employment conditions. Apply now at: www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/employment
Home Care Workers
Job reference number: 5106 Work Type: Casual Location: Wangaratta VIC We are looking for enthusiastic home care workers in the Wangaratta area to join our team. At Kirinari, we aim to be known for professional services and great lifestyles. You should have a warm and friendly personality and a genuine desire to work with older people. This position requires applicants to have the capacity to undertake a variety of shift work. We have a diverse customer group and we need a diverse workforce to work with our customers. You are required to have a certificate III in Aged Care, Community Services or Disability, or studying to obtain a certificate. We will provide flexible work arrangements, and an attractive remuneration package including superannuation plus penalties as applicable. Please ensure you quote the Job Reference Number 5106 in your application title. Please submit your CV, a letter of introduction and any relevant documentation you feel may assist your application. Please apply on our website www.kirinari.com.au Applications close 5pm on Monday 14th August 2017 Contact Us: For job related enquiries please contact: Ann Krautz (02) 6056 2111.
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TECH AND SCIENCE
The new conversationalists on the block WITH CHRIS FEBVRE,
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WE humans are a narcissistic bunch. We create in our own image, anthropomorphise animals and inanimate objects, and idolise those which best reflect humanity’s traits back at us. From the tale of Pygmalion, the ancient Greek sculptor who fell in love with his own sculpture, to the modern day science fiction film ‘Ex Machina’ (a movie I highly recommend), in which an artificially intelligent robot dupes both her human creator, and the man hired to test her, our fascination with humanesque constructs has stuck with us from the beginning of recorded history. In recent times, this obsession has driven computer scientists to attempt to develop artificial intelligences by mimicking the way the neural networks in our brains process information. While not entirely new, interest in chatbots (artificial intelligences designed for the purposes of communicating with a human user in the most human-like way possible), have certainly increased markedly. And with the renewed interest, developers have been hard at work infusing the ‘human factor’ into their chatty apps. The race to create realistic chatbots arose soon after the first digital computers were developed, as did the tests for measuring machine intelligence.
â—† CHATTY: Advances in technology and a renewed interest have given rise to some surprisingly human-like chatbots.
Developed by Alan Turing, the ‘Turing Test’ involves a human evaluator who is tasked with engaging in text based conversations with both an artificial intelligence, and another human who acts as a foil. After five minutes of conversation with each entity, the evaluator selects the one they think is human. If the evaluator can’t distinguish between the two, or picks the incorrect one, the program is deemed to have passed the test.
must distinguish between the two. Last year, the chatbot Mitsuku took out the prize, which she had won in 2013 as well. Mitsuku’s success, a chatbot developed by Steve Worswick, is largely due to a broad and interwoven database of common objects as well as their characteristics and relationships to each other. Worswick looks at the bot’s conversational logs to identify topics users are asking about
In 1990, American inventor Hugh Loebner introduced the Loebner Prize, adopting the principles laid out by Turing in 1950. The annual competition grants prizes to chatbots who manage to fool the judges or present the most human-like conversational techniques. Just as in the ‘Turing Test’, the Loebner prize also involves a human who converses with a judge at the same time as the A.I via a text messaging interface, and the judge
and manually includes them in Mitsuku’s vast knowledge database in order to improve relevance and ‘human-ness’. For example, because of Mitsuku’s Japanese name and anime-like avatar, many users ask her about Japanese culture and anime shows, which Worswick then manually inputs answers to, aiding her learning, and improving her responses. You can chat with Mitsuku at http://www.mitsuku.com/.
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