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Inspiration takes flight By KYLIE WILSON
DEPICTING NATURE:
Hirosayu Tsuri with his large scale public mural, which was recently unveiled at Falls Creek. PHOTO: Jiri Cech
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THE stunning landscapes and natural beauty of Falls Creek has inspired ar tists and residents alike for countless years. In recent times the landscape has been inspiring the work of a number of prolific artists as part of the Falls Creek Resort Management Board’s Artist in Residence program. It is a long term plan to reinvigorate yearround cultural activity on the mountain. The program has attracted diverse artists such as Dr Mary Rosengren and Dore Stockhausen. Among those most recently working on the mountain are NSW sound, video and projection artist Vic McEwan, and painter, sculptor, installation and sound artist Hirosayu Tsuri (also known as Twoone), who divides his time between Melbourne and Berlin. Hirosayu was approached by Falls Creek last year and said much of his work and research on the mountain has been devoted to the area’s annual natural visitor, the Bogong moth. “During my research on Falls Creek native species, the Bogong moth was a stand out for me,” he said, dwarfed by the large moth mural he has decorated on one of the resort’s water storage tanks. “The visual and textural nature (of moths) made it a fantastic piece to work on,” he said, adding that he was struck by the fact the moth’s name roughly translates from the Indigenous language as ‘Big Fella’. “The name ‘Big Fella’ could not be better suited,” he said of the artwork on the water tank. “It is the Indigenous meaning of Bogong and holds the village ‘water’ life line.” continued page |
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ATO adds value to developing financial literacy THE Australian Tax Office (ATO) is helping teachers add tax and super to their classes this year with dedicated educational resources. In partnership with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), the ATO has developed resources that align to the Australian Curriculum for students in years seven to 10. “Understanding tax and super is an important skill for young Australians, and we are pleased it is now part of the Australian curriculum,” Assistant Commissioner Kath Anderson said. “We want to make it easy for teachers to help their students learn about the tax and super system, so we’ve designed a range of resources for them to use which are available from our website. Teachers can learn about how our resources align to the Australian Curriculum through ACARA’s new Curriculum Connections. “Our educational resources include Tax Super and You, an online teaching resource containing lesson plans and interactive activities, as well as in-school visits, webinars and videos. “Our staff are also available to conduct school visits and webinars to cover a range of topics including tax file numbers, preparing for work, how to lodge tax returns, and how to use our teaching resources.” Ms Anderson said the ATO can also tailor presentations for students upon request. “We are committed to helping teachers help their students successfully enter and interact with Australia’s tax and super systems by demonstrating the value and operation of our system early in their lives.” For more information about Curriculum Connections, visit resources.australiancurriculum.edu.au/curriculumconnectionsExternal Link. To find what educational support the ATO offers, visit ato.gov.au/education.
The bee friendly garden WITH DEBBI GIBSON, HORTICULTURALIST
BEES pollinate around 80 per cent of all edible plants, but are declining in numbers. “All around the world, people are waking up to the importance of bugs in keeping their gardens healthy. “For decades, chemical fertilisers have been considered the best solution to growing healthy plants, but we’re slowly coming full circle…” so writes Doug Purdie. He is the author of The Bee Friendly Garden, which has “easy ways to help the bees and make your garden grow”. The book has an in-depth account of how bees pollinate plants. It covers the decline of bees in built up areas due to the large urban sprawls, the loss of habitat and the use of chemicals. Even the clearing of weeds has an impact as they too provide nectar and pollen for foraging bees. One chapter looks at European honey bees, native bees and the threat of introduced feral bees. Current gardening trends are focused on lawns and structural, maintenance free spikey architectural plants which are not bee friendly but the book has plenty of information on changes the average gardener can make to attract bees.
BUSY BEE: Bees are essential for a healthy ecosystem. It has a large section on bee friendly plants, including herbs, natives, fruit and vegetables and exotic plants. It also features advice on companion planting and easy to make organic sprays to replace the use of chemicals. There is a section on how to make bee hotels to entice bees to stay in your garden. Some are simple and some very elaborate and beautiful. There is also information on other garden insects, the beneficial
ones and the bad ones. Throughout the book are absolutely glorious photos, some full page pictures of bee friendly gardens and many close ups of bees in action. As part of “March into Sustainability”, the Wangaratta Library is holding a “Backyard bees” workshop on Saturday, March 25 between 10.30-11.30am. To book call the Wangaratta Library on (03) 5721 2366 or email library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Happy gardening.
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Australian Stringhalt AUSTRALIAN Stringhalt is often a seasonal condition that occurs in one or more horses grazing unimproved pastures after a break in the season. It is believed that the condition is caused by a neurotoxin associated with the yellow flowering plant false dandelion or flatweed (Hypochoeris radicata). When ingested in sufficient quantities the toxin affects the long myelinated nerves of the hindlimb resulting in the characteristic gait abnormality. Stringhalt affected horses develop an unusual gait, with exaggerated flexion and jerky movement of the hindlimbs. It is sometimes described as a ‘bunnyhopping’ action and it prevents the affected animals from being ridden or worked. Clinical signs may be exaggerated by backing the horse or turning it in a tight circle. Recovery from stringhalt is highly variable, dependent on the severity of clinical signs. Mildly affected horses may recover within 2-3 months, more severe cases can take up to 18 months and some may never fully recover. There are very few effective treatment options for stringhalt.
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA is Herman, a one year old, male domestic shorthair cat who is ginger in colour. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.
Affected horses should be removed from the weedy pasture, fed good quality feed and kept calm as agitation can lead to an increase in the severity of clinical signs. There are some reports that supplements containing thiamine, magnesium, vitamin E and selenium are beneficial, however, there is little high quality evidence to support this. There is a surgical procedure available to treat horses with stringhalt, in which the lateral digital extensor tendon is transected and a portion removed with the aim to help alleviate the clinical signs of the condition. The results of surgery are highly variable with some horses showing immediate improvement while others show no improvement at all. As always, prevention is better than cure and so it is important to ensure that your horses are grazing a weed free pasture. Dr. Rebecca Hembrow BSc, BVMS, Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital
LARGER THAN LIFE: One of Vic McEwan’s projection works.
Hirosayu said the local community has been very welcoming and curious about his work on the mural, which was launched last week. “People have been stopping and taking photos,” he said. “There’s been a good reaction.” Hirosayu said he loved to create large scale murals and public art, especially those that reflect the spirit of the local area. For fellow artist Vic, spending time on the mountain immersed in its natural sights and sounds, exploring, recording and projecting and seeing how his artwork and projections changed, depending on the environment, has been an equally inspirational exercise. Based in the NSW town of Narrandera, Vic said he was struck not only by the rugged beauty of the natural surrounds of Falls Creek, but also the cultural significance and physical form of Bogong moths. While he spent time on the mountain developing his art, he
hopes to return in future and work on a bigger, longer term art project with the community. “I was fascinated by the year round community,” he said. Falls Creek Resort Management Board member and chair of Falls Creek Arts and Culture Development Committee, Lindy Allen, said that Hirosayu’s impressive work on the once brown water supply storage tank will have a big impact on everyone who skis, rides or walks past it. “This large-scale Bogong Moth reminds us that we share our environment with one of nature’s most mysterious creatures and we also share a responsibility to preserve it for future generations,” Lindy said. Falls Creek Resort Management and the Falls Creek Arts and Culture Development Committee thanks all donors and sponsors in making the project happen. More information on the program can be found at www.fallscreek.com. au/arts-culture.
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RARE CATCH: Kane Nicholson with a nice Murray cod that he caught on a Wilson Slickback lure in the King River last week.
Fishing slows as days get shorter DESPITE the warm weather just refusing to let go, the water temperatures have cooled considerably in local waterways. This is due to the overall average temperature being down thanks to lesser daylight hours, lesser sun on the water and longer night time hours. Because of the cooler water, the Murray cod fishing has really started slowing down across North East Victoria. There’s still quite a few cod being caught, however, the fishing is a bit more inconsistent as the cod feel less need to feed as often as the cooler water slows down their metabolism. Last week I fished the King River with Kane Nicholson.
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Kane caught a nice Murray cod of around 50cm long on a Wilson Slickback lure. I had two strikes, with both fish failing to hook up. On Saturday I fished a section of the Ovens River with Brett Corker. Between us for three hours we had three failed hook-ups in the last 10 minutes of the day. It was very quiet. Then on Sunday night, Brett fished the Ovens River again hooking three fish and landing one in just an hour or so… they were
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TECH AND SCIENCE
The rapid rise of technology addiction WITH CHRIS FEBVRE,
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WHEN did you last check Facebook? I bet something extremely important has happened on Facebook that you haven’t seen yet. I bet your friend just posted about burning her toast while her toddler threw a tantrum and it’s officially the worst day ever. You’d better get on Facebook and leave a sympathetic comment coupled with some sort of situation-appropriate emoji. Like a sad face, or a hug, or a love heart. Are you starting to get the urge to check Facebook? If you have, there’s a chance you might be a techno-addict. Technology addiction, a relatively new issue, isn’t always easy to recognise due to the fact that so many of us must be attached to our phones or computers for legitimate reasons such as work or school. And in Australia we have a
HELD HOSTAGE: Do you sometimes feel like you’re chained to your smartphone for fear of missing out? particular penchant for all things technology, with a whopping 13.4 million people out of a total population of 23 million spending 18.8 hours online every day. Even more surprising is the fact that Australia is responsible for 9.8 million unique visits to Facebook each week, which is more than the U.S. and Britain according to The Cabin, Sydney, a specialist addiction treatment centre. Compounding the time-sink that is technology use, the way internet use relates to our psychological makeup means that the onslaught of informational snippets can be
exhausting for the mind, leading to burnout, anxiety and sleep disorders. Of particular concern is the effect over-use of technology has on teenagers and young adults. A study by Dr. Mubarak Ali of Flinders University in Adelaide on the impact that internet use has had on Australian teenagers found that one-third of the study participants were “in the process of becoming psychologically addicted”, and teenagers, on average, spent 13 hours per week online. Driving this addiction is what is
known as FOM (a fear of missing out), a condition in which the sufferer fears that their peers will have fun without them if they don’t keep up with online social circles. Much like other types of dependence, technology addiction involves the neurochemical dopamine which is related to reward motivated behaviour. And, just like most other addictions, the ‘rush’ of dopamine typically requires greater lengths of time on the internet in order to achieve the same nice feeling until it becomes compulsive, habitual behaviour.
People who are addicted to the internet display the same tell-tale signs as those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. These warning signs of addiction include: * increased irritability; * sense of isolation; * diminished social interaction; * disruption in sleeping and eating patterns; * difficulty quitting or unwillingness to change their addictive behaviour. If you think you or someone you know might be suffering from technology addiction, you can contact Lifeline on 131 114.
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