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GAINING MOMENTUM:

Firm friends Margaret Hickey and Rosie Koop are the driving force behind Milawa Monologues.

PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

YOUR average small town Auskick event is not a place where you may expect to find creative inspiration – but that’s what Glenrowan author Margaret Hickey found on the path to creating her latest work.

Standing at games, she could observe the skills of the players, the mannerisms of the dads as they cheered on their children and interacted with each other, soaking up the sporting atmosphere.

And it was this inspiration, as well as the rural environment she lives in and the people around her, that helped fuel her passion to write the newest instalment of the Milawa Monologues, opening this month.

“It’s really a celebration of the Australian man,” Margaret said.

“I’ve been lucky enough to have had a lot of good blokes in my life, including my husband, three sons, my two brothers and father.

“There are lots of quietly noble men out there…just going about their business.”

Margaret said the subject matter also complemented her previous instalment of the monologues, which focused on the interconnected stories of five women.

“They’re men of different ages, different persuasions… all from the same little town,” she said.

“The stories are all linked.

“Wanting to belong would be the overarching theme.”

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YOUR GARDEN

GARDEN HINTS

A symphony of scent and color

Controlling snails and slugs

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“Barfold” the garden of Dr Peter and Melissa Hebbard Milawa

What’s in your garden?

We have a wonderful collection of iris and roses which are at their peak in mid October.

There is a quince walk leading to a Japanese garden which is lovely to linger by the pond watching the birds and fish.

In autumn, there is plenty of brilliant color from the Manchurian pears, Betchel crabs and Japanese maples.

The main garden has been developed into color beds to help give unity to each bed and prevent it from feeling too spotty and helps to select the flowers for each bed.

The native garden is a haven for the birds and is at its peak in mid winter when the wattles and grevilleas blossom.

Our garden is open to the public on Saturday, October 18 from 10am-4pm to raise money for the Rotary Club of Milawa Oxley.

A Devonshire tea will be available with your choice of cups and teapots.

Barfold garden is at 233 Ivones Lane, Milawa and the entrance fee is $5.

What do you enjoy about gardening?

I love creating beautiful combinations and watching the progress of flowers and leaves take the centre stage in

SPRING BLOOMS: Melissa Hebbard in her garden at Milawa.

PHOTO: Wendy Stephens

an ever changing parade.

I also love picking each seasonal flower to bring inside and fill the house with their scent and color.

It gives me such joy seeing little vases of our own flowers in each room of the house.

Favorite plant/spot in your garden: My gardenias give me such a wonderful display for so many months, filling the house with their wonderful perfume and asking only for a watering of Epsom salts if they start looking yellow. Who can really ask for more?

Having said that, we both love

wandering around the garden admiring the latest plant in all its glory. There is always something wonderful to enjoy.

Water saving/conservation tip: We find watering deeply encourages the plants to put down long roots, and growing lots of ground cover such as violets keep the soil moist Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: I think it is good to design a garden with a very formal, geometric layout but keep the planting fairly informal. This way a quick mow of the lawn and all looks neat and tidy.

SNAILS and slugs are one of the most destructive pests in the garden.

They love eating tender green leaves and shoots of plants and especially love newly planted seedlings, which they can completely demolish overnight.

Snails and slugs are nocturnal creatures, resting during the day and feasting at night.

They are most active after rain or after watering the garden, so put on some boots and stomp on them or collect them and drown them in a bucket of soapy water.

Alternatively, feed them to chooks or ducks, who love them.

Encourage natural predators like birds, beetles, lizards, frogs and turtles to the garden by installing a permanent water feature like a pond.

Ducks are great predators who will actively seek out snails and slugs.

Khaki Campbells or Indian Runners are the best carnivores preferring to eat the snails and slugs rather than the garden.

Try placing a shallow saucer of beer in the garden at night to attract snails and slugs.

They basically get drunk, fall in and drown.

Empty and top up every few days.

Other traps include grapefruit halves, flower pots, cardboard and anything dark and moist which can be used as a hiding place during the day.

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Snails and slugs live and lay their eggs in warm, wet, dark places, so remove boards, bricks, and other damp debris on the ground.

Water in the early morning rather than in the evening, as a dry garden at night time reduces damage significantly.

Physical barriers can be placed around plants to prevent snails and slugs crossing.

Crushed eggshells, sandpaper, wood ash, coffee grounds and sea weed form a rough surface which they don’t like to crawl over.

While snail bait is an effective method of controlling snails and slugs, it contains chemicals which can be hazardous to children, pets and native wildlife.

If using snail bait, chose one labelled pet friendly which contains a deterrent making it not so palatable.

Use a few pellets at a time and hide under the foliage of garden plants.

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FEATURE STORY

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CREATIVE MIND: Margaret Hickey at work.

OBESITY is becoming increasingly common among Australian cats and dogs.

Overweight and obese pets are more prone to developing a range of diseases including arthritis, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

As a result, they typically have a lower quality of life and a shorter lifespan.

Regular weight checks are useful to keep track of any gains but it is possible to determine if your pet is overweight without the need for scales.

When looking at your dog, it should have a noticeable waist and you should be able to feel the ribs when you run a hand firmly along the body.

Cats can be a little harder to assess, however, similar criteria applies.

Pets gain weight when their energy intake is greater than their energy expenditure.

In order to lose weight this equation needs to be reversed with pets using more energy than they consume.

This goal is achieved by reducing the food consumed and where possible increasing your pet’s level of physical activity.

If you are concerned that your pet may be overweight, consider taking it to the vet for a

PHOTO: Kylie Wilson

Margaret said the response from, and the support of, local communities and businesses to the monologues has been “wonderful”.

Margaret has been a prolific writer over the years, even having plays performed off-Broadway in New York and at Melbourne’s La Mama theatre, and also lectures in English at La Trobe University, as well as having taught high school English for several years.

She is looking forward to embracing her next challenge – gaining a PhD in creative writing, concentrating on rural themes.

She said she found inspiration in a variety of places, including “people around me and the things I see”, and said she loved creating the worlds of her characters.

“I bend them and shape them a bit, interrogate them a bit,” she said.

“Usually, something will stand out.

“I don’t really write about mean or aggressive people.

“I really love every one of my characters.”

Margaret’s firm friend, local resident and show producer Rosie Koop, said the event was designed for local communities to enjoy, and it had had a lot of support since its inception.

“The response from the audience was just amazing,” she said of the reception to the first

Milawa Monologues.

Rosie said the actors involved in this year’s show, including The Worst Year of My Life, Again actor Ned Napier, and Don Bridges who has appeared in films as diverse as Romper Stomper and Charlotte’s Web, were very keen to give their time to the project.

Margaret said some of the actors involved are also spending time in the community during the monologues, with Mr Bridges doing a workshop at the Wangaratta Players’ Stage Door Studio, and Mr Napier involved in a workshop for secondary school aged students.

Adding to the community feel of the project, those involved in the Milawa Monologues are running a Pozible campaign to help pay the actors and director a small fee for their time.

PETS CORNER THE pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA is Rick, a one year old male Staffordshire cross, who is brindle and white in color.

To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 57222874.

Tickets can be obtained at www.wangarattapac.com.au More information on the Pozible campaign is available on www.pozible.com/project/186384

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When trying to help our pets lose weight it is important to remember that all the little treats given throughout the day can quickly add up to a lot of food.

For example, one cup of milk fed to a cat is equivalent to a human eating 4.5 hamburgers, and a cube of cheese fed to a small dog is equivalent to 2.5 hamburgers.

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HEAVY YELLA: This large yellowbelly put a smile on my dial. In the words of Rex Hunt “I’m telling everybody”. Lake Hume is the place to head at the moment with good sized yellowbelly and redfin being caught.

Hume yella, redfin on the bite NOW, please excuse me while I hijack my own fishing report and stick a dirty great photo of myself in here.

I am absolutely pumped after catching my largest yellowbelly ever on the weekend while fishing at Lake Hume with my mate Brenton Richardson.

It was 60cm long exactly, fatter than butter and estimated at around 12 pounds, possibly a bit more.

I trolled this half pig half fish on a Hotlips lure.

I unhooked it, gave it a kiss on the head and a brochure for Jenny Craig before releasing it back into the lake.

I did keep one yellowbelly (that Brenton caught) of around four

pound for a feed, but these huge lake yellowbelly are very much inedible and lined with layers of fat at this size.

Brenton and I landed two yellowbelly and seven to eight redfin, three of which were a good eating size.

I caught two of the fish on my Hotlips lure.

Brenton caught all of his, including a 45cm yellowbelly, on a 60mm Masked Vib Jackall.

Right across Lake Hume people are picking up yellowbelly and redfin, and those targeting trout are still picking a few up, particularly early in the morning while trolling Tassie Devil lures before sunrise.

I have seen photos of some very large yellowbelly being caught in Lake Eildon over the last week too.

I have not heard too much about Lake Eildon redfin, but yellowbelly and trout are certainly being caught over there.

On Friday evening I fished Lake Kerferd near Stanley.

I managed to catch 10 or so small redfin.

They were all small as they usually are up there, but it was great to be back up there catching them.

If you’re after a feed of decent sized redfin, then give Lake Sambell a miss and head to Lake Hume where there is a much greater likelihood of catching a bigger fish.

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A FEW weeks ago when I met some of my dear readers for the first time, a couple of them commented that I was a lot younger than they expected.

This, they very kindly claimed, was because the photo of me on the masthead of my column, did me no favors.

They suggested I update the photo post haste, God love ‘em!

I suspected, however, there was more to it than that.

I’m guessing the fact I’m always whingeing about my health and commenting on various visits to podiatrists, chiropractors, optometrists etc may have given the impression that I’m in a rather more advanced stage of life than I really am.

But, in my defence, I do seem to be somewhat plagued by health issues in recent times and, since the spouse goes into ‘switch off ’ mode when I start using too many words that end with ‘-itis’ or ‘-oscopy’, I have to find someone else to whinge to.

And it’s not over yet, I’m afraid.

Please indulge me once more as I embark on another little whinge of the health system variety.

You see, recently I’ve had a nagging headache which has lasted for several weeks.

After doing the usual thing – ie not really taking much notice of it, getting a bit annoyed with it, realising it’s been going on a bit long and then, finally, deciding to see someone about it, I discovered the latter is just not that easy to do.

My usual doctor is proving to be very difficult to see.

I rang for an appointment for a check up only to be told I couldn’t see him for almost six weeks – and even then, on a date that didn’t work for me!

Now I do understand it’s not the fault of the doctors that they are so incredibly busy, but it does make me wonder if this is happening in other regional towns?

Do other people have to plan their illnesses at least two to six weeks in advance to ensure they can see a doctor while they’re actually still sick?

Of course, I hasten to add that if it’s an emergency, someone will definitely see you or you can always go to Emergency.

But what about the non-emergency, but still worrying, illnesses?

BY CATHERINE WARNOCK Anyway, I grudgingly took the next available appointment and started consulting Dr Google regarding my concerns.

Now, this is not a good state of affairs.

When one has to rely on the internet to selfdiagnose, we are in big trouble.

Curiosity and imaginitis are a dangerous combination!

Turns out I have symptoms for a vast array of devastating illnesses.

In fact, it’s a wonder I’m still walking around!

After digesting Dr Google’s dire prognosis, I was just about to bypass the medical system altogether and head straight for the undertaker when a friend told me about a small surgery she has been visiting in a nearby town.

Not only can you get in, but they actually bulk bill! Bonus!

She suggested I give them a try and so I did.

Now, compare and contrast, students.

When I rang I was offered an appointment the following day.

I was greeted pleasantly and the doctor, a lovely young man, was extremely patient and interested in exploring my health concerns.

He ordered some blood tests and an ECG and asked that I return to him afterwards for a follow-up.

I did all that, and he’s now sending me for some more tests (including a brain scan. Yes, I know that will be interesting!).

He’s paying special attention to my family history, which is important to me (given there’s been some nasties there) and is intending to do further studies of my overall health. And all at no cost to me so far!

So, am I happy with this turn of medical events?

Sure am! In fact, I’m feeling better already.

So much so, I’m even thinking of updating the photo on my column masthead after all. A happy snap? A nice glam shot?

Or perhaps I’ll get the radiographer to print off a nice color shot of my brain?

Just to prove to my dear readers that there’s actually one there (and that it’s young and ever so funky!).

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Centenary of Wangaratta, 1938 WANGARATTA began eight days of celebration to mark its centenary on October 15, 1938.

The festivities were to have been opened by the Prime Minister of the day, Joe Lyons, but he was unavoidably detained, and his place was taken by local MP John McEwen, who performed many of the official duties, including opening the King George Memorial Gardens.

The Prime Minister still managed to perform the opening ceremony as planned, except he did it long distance, by radio.

NOODLES are China’s snack food.

In northern China, where wheat fields make noodles more of a staple than rice, you can even see fresh noodles being made by hand.

The chef pulls a lasso of wheat dough until it splits in to white threads.

The cooked noodles are then sunk into tasty stock and garnished with herbs, vegetables or small pieces of meat.

This gem of a recipe was from a book given to me by my last employer, who lived in China before coming to Australia.

Some of the ingredients may sound a bit strange, but you can get them in an Asian grocery store.

Method Dry-fry the Sichuan peppercorns in a pan until brown and aromatic then crush lightly.

Combine the pork with the preserved turnip and soy sauce and leave to marinate for a few minutes.

Heat a wok or frying pan over high heat, add the oil and heat until very hot.

Stir-fry the pork until crisp and browned.

Remove and drain well.

Add the garlic, ginger and spring onions to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds, then add the sesame paste, soy sauce, chilli oil and stock, simmer for 2 minutes.

Cook the noodles in a pan of salted boiling water for 4-8 minutes, and then drain well.

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WHEN it comes to fine art, many of us have probably said we don’t know much about it, but we know what we like.

They say in art shows, the works that feature birds, animals and human figures are the biggest sellers, probably followed by abstracts in colors that match our lounge suites.

I blame The Block and the programs which show you how to rustle up your own masterpiece for the bedroom using a bit of plywood and a few spray paint cans and still get change from fifty bucks.

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Billy Lids Early Learning Centre is currently seeking to employ a suitably qualified Kindergarten Teacher to run its 4 year old kinder program in 2015.

Commencing in February 2015 this position is Tuesday – Thursday from 8.30am – 5.00pm.

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Cadet Journalist Career Opportunity Full time 38 hours per week The Wangaratta Chronicle is an award winning tri-weekly newspaper published by North East Newspapers, a leading independent familyowned media group.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated first year cadet journalist to join our team.

The successful candidate will be expected to write clear, concise and interesting news, sport and feature stories for the Wangaratta Chronicle, associated publications and websites.

We are searching for a budding writer who has the skills, passion and determination to be a journalist of the future.

Candidates must have excellent verbal and written English language communications skills and sound computer skills.

You will need to demonstrate solid general knowledge to be considered for this role and you must be self motivated and have an ability to build rapport quickly.

Working to deadlines you will be organised, with good time management skills and strong attention to detail.

The cadetship is three years, including course study by correspondence from Deakin University, and is subject to the Country Press Australia national award.

Candidates must hold a valid driver’s licence and be available to work flexible hours.

Applications, including covering letter and resume, should be forwarded to:

Quality and Risk Co-ordinator Part Time Min 25 hours per week UnitingCare Goulburn North East is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to coordinate our Quality, OHS and Risk programs.

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If you would like to be a part of our dedicated and energetic team enabling meaningful lives for everyone in our community you can view a position description on our website www. unitingcaregne.org.au.

Applicants should forward a resume, including the names of referees and a brief covering letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description to: The Chief Executive Officer UnitingCare Goulburn North East 12 Rowan Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677 or admin@unitingcaregne.org.au Applications close at 4pm on 24th October, 2014

Jeff Zeuschner Group Editor North East Media PO Box 221 Wangaratta VIC 3676 Email: jzeuschner@nemedia.com.au

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Sacred Heart Primary School Yarrawonga

Vacancies exist for suitable people to join Baileys of Glenrowan for the 2015 Vintage.

The period will be approximately 10 weeks duration starting mid January 2015. It is expected that you will be available for the whole of this period.

The successful candidate may be required to work shifts and be available to work weekends.

Responsibilities include a wide range of cellar duties and experience in working with pumps and other winery equipment will be an advantage.

To be successful you must be able to work as part of a team, however there is an expectation that you can work independently in various situations.

Good health is essential, as much of the work is physically demanding, requiring a good level of fitness.

A forklift licence will be an advantage.

Applications detailing skills and experience should be addressed as follows: Vintage Cellar Hand Position Baileys of Glenrowan PO Box 100 Taminick Gap Road GLENROWAN VIC 3675 Email: cathy.jarred@baileysofglenrowan.com.au Applications close COB: Friday 31st October 2014

Graphic Designer Regional media group Full or part-time opportunity Sacred Heart is a welcoming and respectful Catholic learning community, always faithful, in the spirit of the Mercy tradition.

3 Teaching Positions for 2015 2 X Full Time – 12 months 1 X Full Time – 12 months ( Maternity Leave Replacement ) Sacred Heart Primary School will have an expected 2015 enrolment of 408 students.

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YOUR HEALTH

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

Taking care of yourself as a new mum

So, is Medibank your choice?

FOR 40 weeks your health - both physically and mentally - is monitored regularly.

You have regular blood tests and appointments to ensure all is well.

Then there is the miraculous birth of your baby.

He then becomes the focus of your family, friends and healthcare practitioners.

This post partum phase is possibly one of the most important periods of a woman’s life, especially if she plans to fall pregnant within two years.

Here are the naturopath’s top tips for recovery in the months following birth.

Healthy oils: EPA/DHA status is not only important prior to conception, and during pregnancy but is also important to help regulate your moods, provide adequate good fats in your breast milk, reduce the likelihood of cradle cap and support healthy neuron development. Food sources: oily fish, coconut oil, avocado, nuts and seeds, olive oil.

Moods: most new mums experience periods of low mood or baby blues. If this continues for more than a couple of days or you find yourself struggling with daily activities seek help. Particular

IF it is, remember when Telstra2 was floated and what was promised there, but investors will still sell well below what they paid at purchase.

I have been following with interest what the papers have been saying and while some advisors believe it will be a great investment, others are urging caution with fund managers saying they are not prepared to overpay because Medibank is lagging its peers.

Potential investors believe Medibank should have a stronger financial performance, given it is the market leader in the $19 billion private health insurance industry.

Les Mickelburough, portfolio manager at Perennial Investment Partners, said the banks who are marketing the float were trying to push the valuation toward the upper end of the range, based on the fact health insurer nib trades on a price to earnings multiple of about 18 times.

He said nib was inflated because it is the only listed health insurer and that Medibank should trade in line with general insurance companies, which have a lower price-to-earnings multiple of about 13 times future earnings.

The banks marketing the float have said the government would expect the float to generate between $4.1 billion and $5.7 billion, but the downbeat opinion is that it will struggle to reach the valuations at the top end of the scale.

This has been based on a price between 15 and 21 times net profit in the 2015 financial year.

Some commentators suggest Medibank is spending around $63 million to $64 million in marketing, and are of the belief they need to revitalise both its brand and market position.

Interesting to note that nib - the only (listed) competitor, which accounts for around seven per cent of the market - has seen its shares increase by 31 per cent in the past year.

The government has commenced a preregistration, saying “Australian residents who pre-register to receive a prospectus and then apply for shares can receive a preferential allocation of shares”.

And existing Medibank policy holders stand to benefit as well: they can receive a greater

WITH BELINDA MCPHERSON BHSci., NATUROPATH

PRECIOUS: Once your baby is born, don’t forget to take good care of your own health as well as your child’s health.

blood tests may be beneficial to determine nutrient deficiencies or thyroid dysfunction.

Nutrition: never before has your nutrition been so important. Your baby will take all the nutrients it needs and your body will get the leftovers. Small regular meals containing protein and vegetables are essential. Ask friends and family to help stock your freezer prior to delivery to ensure you have something nutritious to grab and reheat as needed. Snack regularly, even through the night when feeding.

Fresh air: every day get some fresh air in some

form. Even if it is having a cuppa in the sun. Take baby for a walk, he needs his vitamin D too!

Stay connected: it doesn’t need to be daily, but try joining a mothers group, walk with a friend or simply pick up the phone.

Supplements: seek help from a professional. Some herbs are not indicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Never self prescribe.

Carefully chosen herbs/ nutrients work wonders to speed recovery, support moods and aid in the production of great booby juice!

By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT

kenclarke11@bigpond.com preferential allocation when pre-registering for the shares.

Pre-registration closes today, with listing expected in December.

I am unsure as to whether I will be buying any shares, but it really is an unknown quantity at the moment, so I will wait and see.

When private equity issues an Initial Public Offering (IPO) they are looking for new investors, but when the government is looking at privatisation these tend to hit the taxpayer – they sell too cheaply in the long term.

There is a history of great investments coming out of government hands such as the Commonwealth Bank, but then something like Qantas and Telstra come along and spoil the party.

It is generally thought that management by government is inefficient compared to management in private enterprise, and post listing there are often sweeping cost –cuts and productivity gains.

The historic numbers on which government floats are priced often understate the company’s future potential.

I am a little scared the government is acting so quickly.

Yes, we do have a large deficit and the government is right in trying to rein it in, but the speed of this privatisation is alarming.

It has been hinted for some years that this maybe is a government asset that can be sold off, but previous governments have chosen to keep it in their hands.

Presently the government dictates to the health funds the increase in contributions, and if all health funds are private, then next we will see the American system where the health fund dictates which hospital you go to.

There will be no turning back once sold and it will be interesting to ascertain what impact it will have on private health premiums.

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