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Thomas’ heartland By KYLIE WILSON
BORN AND BRED:
Artist Thomas Lawler has a deep affinity for the bushland of the North East. PHOTO: Vanessa Burgess
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EVEN when he was a child, the bushland of the North East was a constant companion and tonic for local painter Thomas Lawler. The young Thomas would frequently pedal away into the Buckland Valley bush as an escape from everyday life. “As a kid, I used to go out in the bush on my own, just to get away,” he said. And, like his bush escapes, he has been creating art for as long as he can remember – one of the paintings included in his current exhibition is a landscape of Stoney Creek, which was painted when he was just 12. For Thomas Lawler, the landscape is his muse and his home. It is hardly surprising that he is so at home in the North East, with his family having been in the area for generations. In decades gone by, Thomas Lawler’s paternal grandfather, John Alfonso Lawler, owned the lease on Mt Hotham and Feathertop and many of its surrounding areas, while his maternal grandfather, Frank Blair, was a landowner on the West Bogong high plains. And although he has lived in many places in Australia and overseas, he still cherishes his childhood in the area and feels there is no place better to live than the North East. He creates many of his works where he lives at a family property in Freeburgh, Dunmovin, which overlooks Mt Feathertop. continued page |
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YOUR HEALTH
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ARE you a mucusy person? Do you find that you have dark circles under your eyes despite good quality sleep? Do you have watery eyes and painful sinuses all year round? If you are more snotty than you would like to be, you may be eating too many mucous forming foods and not enough of the foods that improve the body’s ability to decongest, and clear irritants (pollens, plants, animal fur, fumes, reactive foods etc). Foods that break down mucus have high levels of antioxidants known as bioflavonoids, which are natural antihistamines. These are found in the rind and white Foods that create mucus (Reduce these)
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pith of citrus fruits in particular, but also in the skin of all fruits and vegetables. Foods that protect the immune system during summer are best eaten raw in the forms of salads or juices. They contain lots of liquid. The juices must be made fresh, and are best drunk within 10 minutes to ensure all the micronutrients are intact. Remember that these foods must be consumed a few times a day and be of high quality and freshness to have a medicinal effect.
JULY is the month when most roses can be pruned, but if you live in heavy frost prone areas, wait until August when there is no risk of the new growth being burnt by frost. A good indication of the right time to prune is when all the leaves have dropped, which shows the plant is dormant. Essential tools for pruning are clean, sharp secateurs, long handled loppers and a curved pruning saw. To protect your hands from rose thorns, wear gloves, leather ones are best but any are better than none. The main reasons for pruning are to reduce the height, open up the centre to allow better air circulation and to let light in, to remove any dead or diseased wood and to cut out old and weak growth. Before starting have a good look at the rose and assess what work needs doing. Start by reducing the height by cutting back a third or even by a half. Prune the stems to a similar height. Always cut just above an outward facing bud on a 45 degree angle sloping away from the bud. This is where the new growth will come from.
Foods that break up mucus, and improve the immune system (Increase these)
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Vitamin C rich foods: Kiwi, pineapple, pomegranate, berries
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Foods that break up mucus: Lemon, orange, grapefruit, kiwi fruit, horseradish
Sugar: Pasta, breads, cakes, soft drink, lollies, etc.
Herbs: Ginger, chilli, tumeric, garlic, onions
Soy: esp. processed soy as in soy milk
Healthy oils: fish (salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel), olive oil, flax seed oil, nuts and seeds
Fried foods
Water and high water foods: herbal teas, fresh fruit juices, veg juices, soups
White flour
Zinc high foods: Meat (small portions), nuts and seeds
Any food allergies
Orange, red fruit and veg: carrots, beets, papaya, chilli, citrus, berries, watermelon, persimmons, grapefruits Food antihistamines (bioflavonoids): peels, zest, pulp of fruit esp. citrus, pineapples, apple, and chilli.
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Remove any twiggy or diseased wood and prune off any dead stems. Prune off any inward growing or crossed over branches. Every few years in established rose plants, old branches or stems that look warty and crinkly can be removed right down to the base, leaving 3-4 younger healthy stems to form a new frame. Pull off any wild rootstock growing below the base taking the eye with them. If they are cut off, they will simply reshoot. If left, they can take over and ruin or even kill the main plant. Leave any water shoots which grow from the base. They are the new stems and have a pinkie green color. Remove all prunings and spray the plants and soil with lime sulphur to kill scale and black spot and other fungal diseases. Finally, spread a layer of organic mulch around the root zone. Happy gardening.
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“When I’m away somewhere else, I always think back to here,” he said of the North East. He said his paintings are often peppered with little jokes, such as one image of shirts on a washing line meant to evoke the old phrase “three sheets to the wind”, or relate to each other to tell a specific story about the landscape. “These are all narrative paintings,” he said. The family has been connected to the area for several generations, and Freeburgh resident and painter Thomas Lawler continues to deeply identify with the country he was raised in. “I adore the area because it is my heartland,” he said of the North East. “It’s my wellspring, and if I have a muse, it’s this area, particularly the high country. “In some cases, I’ve documented things that no longer exist,” he said, describing a blackwood tree that once stood at Everton Falls that he worked into one of his paintings. “Sometimes, I paint a memory of future past,” he said, explaining that some of his works portray places that will still be around when he is long gone. One of the centrepieces of the exhibition is his recreation of his Buckland Scrolls – depictions of the bloody Buckland Riot – as the originals were destroyed when the Rosedale Guest House burned down in the 1990s. He said the scrolls combine symbols of Chinese culture
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Vegetarian pets MANY people make the decision to live a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, whether based on morals, health or personal preference. As humans we are able to make educated decisions about our lifestyle and have the ability to ensure we meet our nutritional requirements such as eating alternate protein supplementation like tofu. Some pet owners have the desire to pass their nutritional preferences onto their pets, which has the potential to be dangerous to the animal’s health. Cats have an essential requirement for taurine, an amino acid found in most animal tissues. This amino acid is used by cats daily and due to their inability to make this amino acid themselves they must receive it in their diet. Unfortunately taurine is not found in any plant matter making it impossible for them to live a healthy vegetarian lifestyle.
MAJESTIC LANDSCAPE: Thomas Lawler’s painting “Mt Punka”.
LOCAL IMAGE: “Buckland Springtime Gateway” by Thomas Lawler.
with a depiction of the infamous riots. He said his aim with his work is to intrigue people and get them to look closer at the work to see what they can get out of it, saying that people looking at his work should remember the famous quote of Henry David Thoreau: “it’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see”. “Painting is actually therapy.” His influences range from
Brett Whiteley (whom he had the privilege of meeting while he was alive), as well as Michael Shannon and Katsushika Hokusai (whose work The Great Wave is one of the best known examples of Japanese art). Mr Lawler’s work is being showcased in an exhibition at Bright Art Gallery, entitled Alpine Heartland, which runs until July 27 and is open 10am4pm Wednesday-Monday (admission is free).
Cats deficient in taurine can show a number of varying signs from irreversible blindness, reproductive problems or dilated cardiomyopathy leading to heart failure. Some pet owners enjoy cooking home cooked food for their dog or cat, it is important to ensure all their nutritional requirements are being met. By making sure they receive at the minimum a small portion daily of a well balanced commercial pet food we are able to ensure they are not going to miss out on vitamins and minerals they need, helping them to live healthy lives. Dr Amanda Walker BVSc, Ovens and Kiewa Veterinary Hospital
PETS CORNER EBONY, a two year old female domestic shorthair cat who is black in color, is this week’s pet of the week at Wangaratta RSPCA. To see more animals up for adoption at the Wangaratta RSPCA, visit the shelter in Connell Street or phone (03) 5722 2874.
Have You Heard About This!? Are you asking others for repeats? Are you having problems hearing when in a noisy place? Do you turn up the TV? Do you dislike the concept of cold-calling, but feel you should respond to a telemarketer offering a free hearing check? (No, they don’t represent a government organisation!) If your answer to any of these questions is yes (or even maybe!), it is time to have a hearing check. There is no time like the present – Wangaratta Audiology is offering free hearing screening for adults now. We are extending this to all adults with diabetes, with or without a hearing loss. Did you know there is a quality local hearing services provider in Wangaratta, open weekdays for over 16 years? Diana & Fred Bienvenu started Wangaratta Audiology, a locally owned hearing provider which is open 9 to 5 and five days a week.
FREE HEARING AID TRIAL Wangaratta Audiology is offering FREE hearing aid trials for adults Call the clinic on 5722 4433 to arrange a time
What should you look for in a hearing services provider? WANGARATTA AUDIOLOGY: is the only provider open each weekday (all others in Wangaratta visit weekly or fortnightly). offers trusted, caring and reliable service provision to Wangaratta community, operates in wheel-chair accessible, purpose-designed certified quiet rooms. delivers a full range of hearing diagnostic and rehabilitation options for adults; only clinic in the area offering paediatric diagnostics. provides discussion about hearing strategies and hearing aid trial and provision when appropriate for adults. arranges hearing aid troubleshooting and servicing available on site, loaner aids often available when yours need repair by manufacturer. employs four audiologists with post-graduate qualifications.
is locally owned and operated. We participate in a quality assurance program – we have a 5 star rating (the highest) through EARtrak, an independent outcomes performance program measuring quality as reported by our clients. Did you know pensioners are eligible for free hearing services through the government’s voucher program? You can contact Wangaratta Audiology to organise a voucher. The next time you are coldcalled by a telemarketer with the offer of hearing screening with a visiting service, you can respond with... “No thanks” and choose to visit Wangaratta Audiology instead. If you feel you have a hearing problem, call Wangaratta Audiology on 5722 4433 to arrange your free hearing aid trial from people who care.
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CATCH OF THE WEEK
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GOT A PHOTO FOR CATCH OF THE WEEK? Send in your fishing photos along with your name, contact number, size and type of fish and where you caught it to... Fishing NEN, PO Box 221 Wangaratta VIC 3676 or kwilson@nenews.com.au WINTER WONDERLAND: Richie Adams making the most of the fresh snow at Hotham Alpine Resort. PHOTO: Mark Tsukasov
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Cold snap continues to add to snow levels THIS winter’s cold conditions continue to favor local ski resorts, bringing large falls of snow for skiers, snowboarders and other winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy. This weekend will be a hive of activity on Mt Hotham, with this Saturday seeing the Australian Biathlon Victorian Championships Sprint. The sporting excitement will kick off from 8am and spectators are welcome for free. Australian Biathlon events continue on Sunday, July 20 with a mass start event, also taking place from 8am. The Hotham Interschools Challenge is also taking place on Saturday, with events open to students in all grade levels, and there are events for both ski and snowboard riders. Falls Creek will host the World Heli Challenge Movie on July 23 at 8pm at the Frying Pan Inn, and there is
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also much live music being performed at venues on the mountain this week. Mt Buller is hosting the South Australian Interschools Championships until Friday. Mount Buffalo National Park continues to offer free entry, groomed and supervised toboggan and snow play areas at Cresta and Dingo Dell, and both groomed and ungroomed ski areas. Search the web for the latest snow reports and up to date conditions on local mountains, or consult the staff at your nearest visitor information centre.
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I’VE just come to the realisation that there are times when having a good imagination can have a little downside. You see, for the past several months, I’ve been plotting and planning the renovations to our new ensuite bathroom. I’ve scoured the internet for images of ‘country cottage style’, pored over home decorating magazines and sketched many a dodgy ‘artist’s impression’ of my special home improvement. I’ve hunted around local second-hand shops, given the ‘PayPal’ function on eBay a good workout on hard-to-find fittings and even imported special wallpaper from America (that’s the only place I could buy it – I hasten to add, for those who tut about people buying outside their local area). We bought an Edwardian washstand, a roll-top bath, an old pine cupboard and a somewhat decrepit ‘captain’s chair’ to fit with my heritage theme. We found a charming old leadlight window from a demolition site in Melbourne and bought bronze taps from China (and yes, again, I tried to buy them here but there were none available locally and the ones elsewhere in Australia were way beyond our budget – so sue me). I dug my heels in on one of the design elements of the new room insisting that a section of old hallway would make an excellent shower space. Fortunately, the spouse now concurs it was the right decision, even though he was not keen at the start. We’ve used tessellated (patterned) tiles on the shower floor - the laying of which proved to be a rather expensive exercise. I had no idea how fiddly it would be. But, I did manage to save some dollars on plain white ‘subway’ tiles on the shower walls. I’ve become like a little squirrel, gathering bits and pieces to decorate my room and shoving them in the spare room cupboard ready for the big day when I can pull them all out and start with the ‘room dressing’ (yes, I’ve been watching all those house reno shows).
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In my little treasure trove, I’ve got woven bath mats, a water jug, soaps, candles, gilt style mirrors and picture frames - even a candelabra that I bought two years ago on holidays. I’ve rough painted a little photo frame and added a pretty photo of a Venice canal. The spouse and I even collaborated to make a rustic timber bath-caddy (well, when I say, we collaborated, basically that means I started drawing wonky texta shapes on bits of wood until he took pity on me and took over the construction). We’ve been sanding, staining and painting and I’ve been coming up with all sorts of little projects for the poor builders - like asking them to build a rustic timber door for a built in cupboard. To get the lived-in look for the door, we used old green lining boards that had been ripped out of the original verandah during the reno. I bought large galvanised iron hinges and spray-painted them with my current fave paint product (called Rustoleum – a bronze metallic spray that looks fab). I even sprayed the screws that held it together and found some bronze old style handles. And, just when they thought their tessellated nightmare was almost over, I challenged the guys to add a bit more to a recessed part of the shower wall (they rolled their eyes, but agreed to have a go. God bless ‘em). All this has been for the sake of creating my special bathroom. So, yes, I’m looking forward to the big ‘reveal’. But…there is a but. Now that it’s finally coming together, I was expecting to feel a huge surge of surprise when I look at it. But you know what? The weird thing is there is no surprise. It’s exactly how I imagined it. And I love it.
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Add egg yolks and whisk well over a moderate heat until thick and foamy. Whisk in the butter a little at a time, still over heat. When all the butter is incorporated you should have a bowl of thick, creamy sauce. Add the lemon juice and salt to taste. You can at this stage add herbs to the sauce if you want to serve with steak or vegetables. Hollandaise sauce >200gm unsalted butter >¼ cup white-wine or verjuice e >Pinch of coarsely ground whit pepper >1 bay leaf >2 tablespoons water >3 egg yolks >Juice of ½ a lemon
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HOLLANDAISE sauce is the traditional partner for eggs Benedict, asparagus and artichokes. A classic hollandaise is not built upon a reduction as in this recipe but on eggs and lemon juice alone. I like the reduction, but with the use of unsalted butter you will need to season the sauce after it is made otherwise you will find it a bit flat. Do not try to make this sauce earlier than when you need to serve it as it will split if reheated. Method Melt butter gently and allow to cool a little. Put vinegar, pepper, bay leaf and water in a small saucepan and reduce over heat to one tablespoon of liquid. Transfer to a small bowl that fits comfortably over a stable small saucepan half- filled with hot water.
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oung people starting a new job can now access a new online learning course with helpful tips and advice on employment issues that affect them. The interactive online course has been developed by the Fair Work Ombudsman to assist new employees settle quickly into their workplace and become a valued member of staff. Starting a New Job assists young people to understand their rights at work, what questions to ask about their entitlements and appropriate behaviour in the workplace. The course allows users to “practice talking to their new boss” and runs through a checklist of things they need for their first day on the job. There is also a dedicated section for parents and guardians where they can get helpful hints and advice on how to support young people entering the workforce for the first time. Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James says that starting a new job should be an exciting time, but it can also be a little nerve-wracking for first-time workers. “We want to help make the experience a positive one,” she said. “It’s important young people get off to the best start, become productive employees and make the most of their opportunity.” Ms James says many workplaces have “rules” that young people may not be used to and the new program assists them to understand the importance of adhering to them. These include punctuality, dress codes, use of social media, emails and mobile phones and other obligations. “Similarly, the new learning module recognises that young people can be vulnerable if they are not fully aware of their workplace rights, and assists them to understand where they can go for
information and advice,” Ms James said. Available at www.fairwork.gov. au/learning, it is one of a number of interactive courses developed by the Fair Work Ombudsman as part of its educative role. Ms James says education plays a key role in avoiding disputes in the workplace. “Having a positive workplace culture is the best employment protection anyone can surely find,” she said. Starting a New Job covers topics and issues such as: Pay s +NOWING HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT YOUR entitlements are s 5NDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE between part-time and casual employment s 7HETHER YOU SHOULD BE GETTING PAID superannuation s 7HAT TO DO IF YOU DON T THINK YOU RE getting your proper entitlements Start times and location s #HECKING YOUR START TIME BEFORE YOUR first shift, and whether you need to arrive early to complete any paperwork s #ONFIRMING THE ADDRESS OF YOUR workplace, especially if there is more than one site s +NOWING WHO TO REPORT TO WHEN YOU arrive on your first day 5NDERSTANDING YOUR DUTIES s 4HE IMPORTANCE OF CHECKING THAT YOU understand what your main duties are s +NOWING WHAT TO DO IF IT S QUIET OR who to speak to if you have any questions about your job s &INDING OUT ABOUT AND ADHERING TO workplace policies around email, social media and personal phone calls What to wear s +NOWING THE DRESS CODE AND WHETHER there is a policy about piercings, tattoos or hairstyles
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s %NQUIRING ABOUT WHETHER THERE S A uniform s )F THERE IS CHECKING WHETHER IT WILL be provided or you will be reimbursed for buying it s &INDING OUT IF THERE ARE ANY SAFETY rules about clothes, shoes or jewellery What to do if you are sick or running late s +NOWING WHO TO CONTACT IF YOU ARE sick or running late s "EING AWARE OF HOW TO CONTACT THAT person, i.e. is text or email ok, or do you need to call s +NOWING IF YOU RE REQUIRED TO provide a medical certificate or statutory declaration if you take sick leave The course also canvasses some common workplace myths that young workers may believe to be acceptable and be reluctant to question. s MYTH: %MPLOYEES DON T NEED TO BE paid for time spent opening and closing a store or attending training and meetings outside normal work hours. s FACT: %MPLOYEES MUST BE PAID FOR all the time that they are required to work. For example, if an employee is required to be at work at 7.45am to prepare for an 8am store opening, they need to be paid from 7.45am. s MYTH: %MPLOYERS CAN MAKE deductions from an employee’s wages to cover losses arising from cash register discrepancies, breakages and customers who don’t pay. s FACT: 5NAUTHORISED DEDUCTIONS from an employee’s pay are unlawful. Deductions can be made only in very limited circumstances. The Fair Work Ombudsman’s new website – which will be launched this month – allows people to search for the answers they need, save them to their own account and then access them at any time, including on their mobile. 168 High Street Rutherglen, Vic, 3685
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Administration position Insite Real Estate is seeking suitable applicants to join our growing team in the area of property management (rentals) and to assist with administration functions in our busy office. The successful applicant will be a reliable, flexible and positive professional with an excellent eye for detail, and the ability to mutli-task in a fast-paced environment. You will relish the opportunity to engage with a wide range of new and existing clients now dealing with our growing agency. Strong communication, time management and computer skills are essential in this role. Applicants with previous experience and current qualifications in this field are urged to apply, although the right person will be offered external and on-the-job training as required. (All applications treated confidentially). If this full time opportunity sounds like you, please apply in writing to: Angelo Pomponio 72 Murphy Street Wangaratta Email: angelo@insiterealestate.com.au Applications close Friday, July 18, 2014.
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Can you stretch your savings? WITH new faces now in place within the Senate it will be interesting to see what legislation the government will get passed, especially if last week is an indication. How comfortable do you wish to live in retirement? Probably if you are on the wrong side of 50 then it may be too late for you to do a lot of forward planning which is paramount to what you can and cannot do in retirement. We all want to enjoy some of life’s luxuries, especially in our retirement years – but have you ever paused to consider how this is going to be funded? Australians are living longer and heathier lives – the long term expectancy of 60 year olds is increasing by nine years every half century - so the need to stretch our retirement savings by being able to draw on more than one source of income is becoming increasingly paramount. Gone are the days when the aged pension will be sufficient to keep you in reasonable comfort. The Association of Superannuation funds of Australia released a report which shows that a single person requires an annual after tax income of approximately $22,000 to live a modest lifestyle in retirement, but if you wish for a comfortable lifestyle that will need to be $41,000. According to the ASFA those who are lucky enough to have a comfortable lifestyle will enable the retiree to get involved in a broad range of leisure and recreational activities and have a good standard of living through the purchase of such things as private health insurance, a good car, a range of electronic equipment and many holidays. But a retirement funded solely by the aged pension will typically spend as little as possible and probably shops each week for the specials that supermarkets have. They will use their entire pension paying for utilities and insurance and the like. Presently the single pension is around $23,000
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Be protected when escaping the winter blues SO it’s winter again and you need warming. You’ve booked your holiday escape to a tropical destination; but have you bought travel insurance? If you are one of the millions of Australians turning to price-comparison sites to find insurance, trying to decide on which policy to buy can be baffling. Travel insurance comparison website comparetravelinsurance.com. au helps to explain the ins and outs of travel insurance comparisons and what to look for in a policy. The list of travel insurance providers in the market is expanding which means you are likely to find a competitive price for your travel insurance. There are many unknown tabletopping brands which have brightly colored logos you may have never seen before. This doesn’t mean that they aren’t reputable. Large insurers tend to trade under a range of different names, or distribute their insurance policies through partners. An unknown brand could actually be backed by a large insurance company you have heard of.
Travel insurance claims Whether a provider pays out in the event of a claim and how they deal with customers post-purchase should also be a consideration for travellers when choosing a policy. Consumer generated ratings are a useful way of understanding how companies look after their customers. What policy should I pick? Travel insurance policies usually fall into one of two categories: Basics or Comprehensive, with some providers offering a third mid-range product. Basics (sometimes called medical only) will cover you for overseas medical expenses. Mid-range and comprehensive policies will cover you medically and include varying levels of cover for luggage and personal belongings, personal liability, rental vehicle excess, cancellation and more. What excess should I choose? Look out for high excesses that bring down the quote price. Many providers will increase excesses or reduce some elements of cover to appear at the top of the table.
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