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SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE:
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FROM helping local growers get rid of excess produce, to encouraging nourishing food in the community, food co-ops have become an increasingly popular way for people to get their hands on fresh produce. And Mt Beauty resident Adam Grochowski is proud of the thriving food coop he has introduced in the town. It began in March this year and operates two days a week at the Mountain Health Centre. Adam said the move towards a co-op was very much prompted by the community, which has embraced the move. “It started with a real bang,” he said. “It’s a bit of a hub for people to connect about food and exchange ideas and knowledge.” Adam said the only request made for the co-op is that produce brought in has not been sprayed with pesticides or chemicals. He said many of those who took advantage of the co-op enjoyed connecting with other locals and sharing information, or simply making friends. The co-op has also provided opportunities for several local volunteers to keep busy and extend their career skills. Adam, who is passionate about healthy living, said more people are embracing healthy and sustainable lifestyles for a number of reasons, moving towards permaculture and other sustainable gardens. “I’ve got a permaculture garden at home, and I think the rise of home grown produce signals a return to more traditional ways,” he said. “We’re moving back to the way things were. “What we eat is so important to our health. continued page |
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GARDEN PROFILE
GARDEN HINTS
Christmas day in the garden
FRESH PRODUCE: Michelle Lupo hard at work in her garden.
IF you are planning on having Christmas celebrations outdoors, here are some simple tips to have your garden looking its best for the festive season. With Christmas only a week away, time is running out. Give the whole garden a general tidy up. If you have pets, remove and dispose of any droppings. For a lush green lawn, mow and trim the edges, remove any weeds and feed with a liquid fertiliser. An application of “weed n feed� will do both jobs and save time. Water the lawn deeply every couple of days to maintain growth and colour. Mow again the day before for that perfect manicured appearance. Clean outdoor furniture, wash plastic and resin furniture with warm soapy water and remove any cobwebs, especially those that hide underneath the seats. Timber chairs and tables can be treated with furniture oil to bring out the natural colours and help preserve the timber. Do this a few days before Christmas, so it has time to thoroughly penetrate and dry. Sweep pergola areas, pavers and pathways, then wash with a pressure washer to remove any stains and discolourations. Clean and refill water features and birdbaths. Deadhead any spent flowers, trim
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What’s in your garden: Tomatoes, sweet corn, eggplant, capsicum, chilli, watermelon, cucumber, zucchini, gherkin, yellow squash, green beans, strawberries, pumpkin, Italian lettuce, variety of other lettuce. Lots of herbs in our tobacco cages - Italian parsley, basil, rosemary, sage, coriander, thyme, mint, chives, oregano. What do you enjoy about gardening: Gardening is a way of relaxing for me. It’s very rewarding to plant a seed
and watch it grow to then be rewarded with fresh fruit and vegetables that you know where they’ve come from and that they are totally organic. The flavour is awesome. Favourite plant/spot in your garden: My tobacco cages - we’ve recycled them and use them as our herb pots. So easy to look after and a perfect height for picking. I love seeing our cooks collect fresh herbs for the kitchen and they smell divine. Water saving/ conservation tip:
We water early in the morning or late in the evening. Before planting we plough in compost from where our cows are fed in the paddock so there is a great combination of cow manure and lucerne mulch. It’s a great fertiliser that also helps hold water. Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: Planning. I like to stagger my planting over a few weeks so not everything is ready at once and not everything needs tending to at once.
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back unruly growth and liquid feed plants. Don’t use any fertiliser products like Dynamic Lifter as the smell may linger for a few days. Give all garden beds a deep watering and top up with mulch for a fresh, crisp look. For a splash of instant colour, try bloomer pots of Marigolds, Impatiens, Petunias and Vincas. Plant them in dull areas, in containers and hanging baskets. Seek out plants in flower in nurseries, Kangaroo paws, Gardenias, Waratahs and Hydrangeas are some that bloom this time of the year. And don’t forget Poinsettias with their contrasting green leaves and brilliant red flowers. Christmas isn’t Christmas without a Christmas tree. Trim a tree in the garden with decorations and lights or buy a potted live Christmas tree. Decorate entertaining areas with solar lights. Finally, put away all garden tools and hide the bins. Happy gardening.
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Scents for happy pets their owners) and for dogs (Adaptil) it mimics a reassuring pheromone released by mum to her puppies. The products are best used all day every day but they can be used in particular situations like car rides. The synthetic pheromone is smelt by the animal and has a calming affect on the brain. Dogs can only detect the Adaptil and cats can only detect Feliway. Humans are not affected by the pheromones. The products come in collars, sprays and diffusers and can be used on all animals including those on other medications and is available from veterinary clinics. Felicity Miller BVSc, Wangaratta Veterinary Clinic
IT is not uncommon for dogs and cats to have varying levels of stress or anxiety. For some it is as innocent as rearranging the furniture, other pets may be upset by noises, separation from their owners, a new family member or suffer from a more severe generalised anxiety. Stressed cats may be urine spraying, over-grooming, showing aggression, hiding, or have changes in their eating. Dogs may lick their lips and yawn, pant when they are not hot, hide, whimper or bark excessively. This is only a short list and many of these symptoms may be related to disease so it is advisable to have a health check with a veterinarian before making the diagnosis of stress. Synthetic pheromones can be used to help make pets feel more safe and secure. Feliway and Adaptil are products that mimic naturally released pheromones. For cats (Feliway) it is a synthetic version of the pheromone they release when they rub on familiar objects (like
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“There’s medicine in food.� Adam said achieving a healthy life is as easy as embracing simple principles, including good health, good breathing, movement, good water, and a connection with nature. “Through gardening, people instantly get a connection with nature,� he said.
THIS week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA is Jessy, an eight month old desexed male kelpie that is black and 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.
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“It’s a connection with food.� Adam said food co-ops were something he would “love to see in all local towns,� and would like to help establish similar co-ops in other small towns. For more information about the co-op search for the Mt Beauty Food Co-Op page on Facebook or contact Adam on 0412 926 372.
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FISHING FOCUS
CATCH OF THE WEEK
Dirty water slows fishing, but it’ll clear this week
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The Catch:
LAST week’s severe thunderstorms have had a negative impact on some of the local waterways. I have not seen all the waterways, but know that at the time of writing this report the Ovens and King rivers are very dirty, particularly here in Wangaratta. I have heard the King River at Moyhu has already started to clear up, so hopefully the dirty water will flush out quickly. As for the other waterways across the region, I have been told the Broken River experienced a small rise but nothing too significant, and the Kiewa River was a similar story. Prior to the changing water conditions the Murray cod fishing was still ticking over nicely and should continue to do so once the flush of dirty water passes through. So far this season the cod fishing has been steady and consistent. I have not had too many phenomenal reports, but most people have been picking up a cod or two when they’ve been heading out. Murray cod surface lures are a funny thing. The season before last was a
The Murray at Yarrawonga The pair caught and released the fish while visiting family in the area.
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ONE FOR THE ALBUM: Young Shannon Orr snapped a quick picture before releasing this lovely dark coloured Murray cod caught in the clear water of the King River at Moyhu with his father Shane last week. fantastic season for surface fishing; last season the surface fishing was quite slow; and this season so far, the surface fishing has been great again with many people catching Murray cod. I have not had a chance to get out trout fishing. I would imagine that the recent warmer weather would be slowing the trout down quite a bit. In saying that, last week’s fresh flush of water would have really
stirred them up and got them feeding. I have had one decent report of trout being caught on a bead headed nymph (fly fishing) in the Ovens River upstream of Bright during the last week. This time of the year as things start to warm up, the Ovens River becomes a bit of a standout fishery as it usually has the best summer flow and coolest water of the larger rivers across the region.
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WHETHER it be the traditional hot meat and vegetables or the BBQ and salad option or even something a little more creative with a tapas style nibbles selection, Christmas day meals are not usually that unhealthy. The problem seems not to be what we eat at Christmas – but the quantity. Overeating throughout most of December seems to be a common theme, with work functions, family Christmas parties and lots of entertaining. For most of the season drinks and nibbles flow steadily onto dinner and we have a month of continuous eating and drinking. If you stuff yourself silly this Christmas and lash out on richer foods or decide to lash out and eat those foods that give you indigestion, belly aches or fatigue (just for one day) you may need some help with getting your digestion back on track. Instead of reaching for the Mylanta or more alcohol to wash it down try out these tips to settle an over full tummy. t -FNPO JO XBUFS for mild cases of nausea, indigestion or abdominal bloating, squeeze half a lemon into a glass of water and drink 3x a day. t "QQMF DJEFS WJOFHBS JO water: this can be used as a preventative if you are prone to indigestion or heartburn. Add ½ tsp of apple cider into a small glass of water and drink 10 minutes before each meal.
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WINE TALK
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2014 Barbera Around $25.00 THERE is no other colour which signifies an Australian Christmas more than a bright, shiny red. Leave the notion of a white Christmas to the Northern Hemisphere; ours is as red as Santa’s suit, from the dry outback sand to that blazing summer sun over a bloody big rock in the red centre. Like the baubles on a Christmas tree, some of the most delicious seasonal foods in our neck of woods are also rosy red, like the first crop of raspberries and the swinging ripe cherries. While not wanting to offend the vegetarians, I’ve been dreaming about Rudolph in a culinary kind of way, and King River Estate’s Barbera is what I’d be settling down to celebrate the season. It’s made by Trevor Knaggs, who uses biodynamic practices in the vineyard and minimal intervention in the winemaking process.
WITH ANITA McPHERSON What you have is a wine with a glossy crimson colour which exudes a distinct and moreish, ripe cherry aroma, with notes of cocoa and spice reminiscent of a liqueur chocolate. It’s medium bodied and has a seductively silky texture which could lead you to get lost in the fruit, were it not for the balance of spice and savoury quality of the French oak. The flavour lingers long and is perfectly suited to robust and fleshy foods like beef and venison, simply seasoned and cooked no further than medium. If you keep a bottle or two handy at this time of year, you’ll always be reddy to celebrate. Find out more at www. kingriverestate.com.au or visit the cellar door in Edi.
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An unexpected luxury, 1857 BEECHWORTH drinkers were surprised and delighted when on December 16, 1857, three local hotels offered the luxury of ice with their drinks. The ice was from North America, where the lakes are frozen for the winter, and large quantities could be sawn up and shipped to Australia as ballast, packed in straw. To transport the ice from Melbourne, a fast horsedrawn wagon was used, which came to be known as the Express Wagon, or Ice Wagon.
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careers is not a sign of their child’s inability to settle down, or make up their mind. “It certainly doesn’t give indication to the likelihood of their career success. “Businesses value innovative and fresh thinking, having a broad base of experience equips us with this capability. “Businesses are realising career-change can be a positive thing, as people with experience across many roles and industries often have a wider knowledge set and diversity in thinking which brings a whole new perspective to the workplace. “By working in a range of organisations across a range of industries, workers gain experience with diverse tools and technologies, and new industry and business disciplines. This provides the opportunity to develop a highly valued skill set of responsiveness, agility and resilience. “It is these types of nontechnical skills that are particularly appealing to employers,� Mr Ilczynski said. As the industries and economies we work in evolve, we must develop
the skills to evolve with it, according to SEEK Learning Managing Director Joe Powell. “Life-long learning plays an important role in setting Aussie workers up for a healthy and satisfying career.� For many, learning doesn’t stop at graduation, with more than 52 per cent of Aussies continuing to upskill throughout their career. “The types of skills and capabilities you can pick up from educational institutions or on-the-job training can be equally as valuable, depending on what students are looking for from a career,� Mr Powell said. “My advice to parents is encourage your child to make the most of each workplace they enter in, even if it may not be their dream job. “It is through turning up to work highly engaged, asking questions and putting their hand up to take on new responsibilities and opportunities that they’ll understand their strengths and weaknesses and gain those important skills. It is this attitude that will set them up for good career opportunities as they progress,� Mr Ilczynski said.
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Options as you age BEFORE commencing this week’s article let me say how chuffed I was to receive some emails from readers who share the same views as I. Referring to my column last week, one writer even suggested changing the slogan of Wangaratta from “The Ultimate in Liveability” to “The Ultimate in Rateability”. As some of us head toward the age of needing a level of care, what thought have you given to all the options available if like myself, you have a desire to remain independent and be in your own home for as long as possible. Government statistics indicate there are some 350,000 people working in the aged care sector, in residential and community settings. By 2050 this number will have climbed to an estimated 827,000 who will cater for the provision of services to an estimated 3.5 million elderly residents, the majority of
By KEN CLARKE, WANGARATTA CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTANT
kenclarke11@bigpond.com whom will still be in their own homes - given the choice, most older Australians would prefer this no doubt. You can make this happen through an income-tested government subsidised home care package, delivered by approved providers to members of the community. In addition there is also the Commonwealth home support program service, as well as numerous providers offering a range of services on a privately funded basis.
To receive a home care package you must be first assessed by health professionals within the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) or the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) in Victoria, who will determine the appropriate level of support. Home care packages have four levels, ranging from low care (levels one and two) up to high level care. You will be able to choose from a range of products, services and care solutions. This can include domestic and shopping services, personal care, social activities, transport, home and garden maintenance just to name a few. You will also be able to access clinical and allied health services and the purchase of equipment such as a walking frame. And how do I pay for it? The government provides a
base level of funding, starting at $7822 a year for a level one package, up to $47,567 for a level four package. For this service you would be expected to pay a basic care fee of $137.76 a fortnight (this is equal to 17.5 per cent of the single person rate of the basic age pension and will be indexed). Depending on your income, you may be asked to contribute to your package but no-one will be asked to contribute more than $10,211.48 a year or $61,268 over a lifetime. Once assessed as being eligible for a package, it is up to yourself to find a provider in your area who has the package you require and can provide the services required. Are you wondering how many hours a week you will obtain help under your package? Generally speaking, a level
two package equates to about five hours a week and a level four package between 10 and 15 hours a week. Since July, providers have been required to deliver all home care packages on a consumer-directed care basis, which gives customers greater control and choice over the type of care they receive, how and when they are delivered and who delivers them. Interesting to note that the Rural City of Wangaratta is presently considering scrapping its involvement in Packaged Care, as from February 2017 a change to service funding will offer other providers the opportunity to provide services at a more competitive rate. A quick look at the website does not provide any other organisations delivering services in our area.
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Easy living and sustainable By KYLIE WILSON EVEN from the early planning stages, the Wangaratta home of Joe and Linda Anania was designed with sustainability, comfort and a small environmental footprint in mind. The home was built in 2009, with the couple working closely with builder Rob Humphreys and R&R Quality Homes. Mr Anania said he selected Mr Humphreys because of “his ability to capture our visions and ideas” concerning budgets, design and construction requirements, and sustainability principles. The home is north facing to harness passive solar benefits and increase the use of natural light throughout, with strategically placed windows and efficient double glazing combining to make the home more efficient. In fact, the fully insulated home is so efficient that the couple’s evaporative air conditioner is rarely used. Power comes from a 3Kw photovoltaic solar system, and the Ananias commit to using their appliances at off peak times and turning items completely off when not in use to minimise power use. The couple also collect rainwater through their tank system which waters their low maintenance, hardy garden via a dripper system and flushes their toilets. Mr Anania said that he and Linda are committed to living a resource smart and sustainable lifestyle, adding that the home’s no steps design made it ideal for being able to continue living there for many years as they age.
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damaged light fittings before they cause problems. “If you are using an extra fridge outside for all that party food and drinks or a stereo system under the pergola, make sure they are protected from rain to avoid any electrical issues. “Leading into Christmas, having Emergency Home Assist is a great option for a stress-free, relaxing holiday season, without worrying about what to do when a home emergency occurs.” RACV also recommends making sure insurance policies are up to date to provide peace of mind that you are covered in the event that your home is damaged. Tips for getting your home fit for summer SUMMER STORMS To avoid leaks caused by summer storms and heavy SUMMER is here and while we are getting ready rains, have your gutters cleaned regularly. It’s a good for the festive season and lazy days in the sun, the idea to have the gutters and downpipes cleaned out season has its own challenges in store for home in your home twice a year. Don’t forget the downpipes owners. and drainage system - if they are blocked, the gutters In fact, ceiling and wall leaks caused more will still fill up with water and cause water to flow into problems during December last year to February this the roof cavity and down the walls. year than during the June-August period, with RACV Check roofs for loose tiles. Consider hiring a Emergency Home Assist statistics showing a 16 per professional who is accredited and has trade cent increase in such incidents. insurance to carry out risky work at heights. RACV Home Services General Manager Aaron Identify and secure loose objects susceptible to Flavell said the increase in ceiling and wall leaks being blown over by higher winds. during summer is usually due to thunderstorms and ELECTRICAL heavy rain. Make sure appliances used outside, such as “It’s a good idea to have the gutters and downpipes fridges and stereos, are brought inside or protected in your home cleaned out twice a year. While people from rain. will often clean out their gutters, attention also needs Check Christmas lights and other garden lights for to be paid to the condition of downpipes and drainage exposed wires and other damage and replace any systems. damaged light fittings before they cause electrical “If downpipes or drainage are blocked, the gutters problems. will still fill up and cause water to flow into the roof If you are having a party this festive season, make cavity and down the walls,” he said. sure your electrical circuits are not overloaded by “A power outage is the last thing anyone wants having too many appliances, extension leads and during the festive season of parties and family visits,” power points. Mr Flavell said. Have your air-conditioner or cooling system “Make sure your electrical circuits are not serviced regularly - every year or every two years overloaded by having too many appliances, extension if the unit does not get used too much. Regular leads and power points connected at one time, check servicing will increase the life of the unit and should your outdoor lighting for any damage and replace avoid breakdowns all together.
C A LC U L AT I N G T H E E N V I R O N M E N TA L B E N E F I T S OF RECYCLING A NEW public online tool, the kerbside recycling calculator, aims to encourage and boost recycling in Victoria by allowing households, businesses and local government to estimate the environmental benefits of recycling in greenhouse gas reduction, water and energy savings. Sustainability Victoria commissioned RMIT University to undertake a Life Cycle Assessment of kerbside recycling in Victoria in order to measure the environmental impacts of the life cycle of a product, service or system, which produced the kerbside recycling calculator and a report on Victorian kerbside recycling habits. The calculator estimates the annual environmental benefit derived from recycling the products commonly thrown into the recycling bin, including metals, paper and cardboard, organics,
glass and plastics. This is a useful tool to for local government gov when reporting on kerbside repo collection colle services and outlining the environmental benefits envir in a c concise way. It also enables households to clearly see the positive impacts of their recycling habits. RMIT University’s 2015 Life Cycle Assessment of Kerbside Recycling in Victoria Report confirms that kerbside recycling in Victoria achieves net beneficial environment outcomes. The report assesses the net environmental benefits of recycling by considering the existing recycling process including collection, sorting and reprocessing systems and compares these against the alternative of using landfill. More information is available at www.sustainability.vic.gov.au.
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Reminder on asbestos awareness AUSTRALIA’S leading child protection advocate and 2015 Queensland Australian of the Year, Hetty Johnston, recently joined forces with Asbestos Awareness Ambassador, Don Burke, with a national plea to all parents to protect children and families from exposure to dangerous asbestos fibres during home renovations and maintenance. “There is nothing more heartbreaking for any parent than to lose a child particularly from a preventable disease so protecting children and families from something that has the potential to kill should be the priority for every Australian,” Ms Johnston said. According to a report published by the Australian Mesothelioma Register, in 2014 malignant mesothelioma took the lives of more than 600 Australians and saw more than 640 newly diagnosed cases - that’s more than 12 Australian’s every week. “If left undisturbed and in a good, stable condition asbestos materials are unlikely to release dangerous fibres and pose a health risk. “However, the grave concern we share is that without knowing where asbestos might be found in and around homes and not knowing how to manage it safely, people are playing ‘Renovation Roulette’ and putting their health and the health of children and bystanders at risk if they release asbestos fibres into the air which can be inhaled,” Don Burke said. Peter Dunphy Chair of the Asbestos Education Committee heading the national Asbestos Awareness Month campaign said, “We know that Australia was among the highest consumers of asbestos-containing products in the world with a broad range of products still commonly found in and around any
brick, weatherboard, fibro or clad home built or renovated before 1987. “At least 1 in 3 Australian homes contain asbestos in some form or another and with the popularity of renovation programs rising inspiring a boom in home renovations, without knowing where these products might be found people are putting their health and the health of families at risk.” “Most would be surprised at where they might find the hidden danger of asbestos. “It could be anywhere! Under floor coverings such as carpets, linoleum and vinyl tiles, behind wall and floor tiles, in cement floors, internal and external walls, ceilings and ceiling space (insulation), eaves, garages, roofs, around hot water pipes, fences, extensions to homes, garages, outdoor toilets, backyard and farm sheds, chook sheds and even dog kennels. “Education is at the forefront of preventing asbestos-related diseases so it’s vital that anyone thinking about renovating should visit www. asbestosawareness.com.au to learn where asbestos products might be found and how to manage asbestos safely,” he said. “When it comes to asbestos, don’t play Renovation Roulette! Don’t cut it! Don’t drill it! Don’t drop it! Don’t sand it! Don’t saw it! Don’t scrape it! Don’t scrub it! Don’t dismantle it! Don’t tip it! Don’t waterblast it! Don’t demolish it! And whatever you do... Don’t dump it!” Mr Dunphy said. Visit asbestosawareness.com.au to learn the sorts of products to look for, the locations where they might be found and to learn how to manage asbestos and dispose of it safely because it’s not worth the risk.
Second wind for new home building finance “DESPITE a small drop in seasonally adjusted terms in October, the number of new housing finance commitments for the construction and purchase of new dwellings is defying doomsayer predictions of an end to the housing boom,” Peter Jones, chief economist of Master Builders Australia said. “The latest housing finance data suggests an elevated peak in housing finance that will fuel a high level of new house building in 2016,” he said. “Master Builders forecasts 220,000 dwelling starts in 2015/2016 ensuring builders will be busy with a solid pipeline of work continuing well into the New Year,” Mr Jones said.
“With the release of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) imminent, the crucial role that housing investment plays in supporting growth and jobs as the economy rebalances from the mining boom must be remembered,” he said. “Providing that the Government does not spook the new home buyer market with talk of changes to negative gearing and piecemeal tax reform, Master Builders is confident the building industry’s strong multiplier effects and employment flow on benefits will ensure the housing industry can continue to drive economic growth and jobs in 2016,” Mr Jones said.
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Advice on plants at Park Lane Nursery ANYONE looking for advice on the best plants for their garden, particularly over the dry summer months, can find knowledge and advice when they visit Wangaratta’s Park Lane Nursery. The nursery staff can draw on their many years of experience in the industry to help your garden look as colourful and interesting as possible, while minimising the amount of water needed to keep it looking its best. The Park Lane Nursery team have a range of hardy, drought tolerant plants and flowers available. One of the most popular at this time of year is the Chrysocephalum, or Desert Flame, which is easily identifiable by its tiny, round, bright yellow flowers. It grows well in rockeries, garden beds and pots, and is an ideal ground cover. The flower grows best in full sun, in well draining soil. Other plants that the nursery recommends for summer include grevillea, wax flowers, and succulents. Park Lane Nursery staff encourage people wishing to keep their garden in top shape over summer to concentrate on mulching and deep watering in the cooler times of the day. For more information, call Park Lane Nursery on (03) 5721 6955.
BRIGHT BLOOMS: Park Lane Nursery staff members Grant Allen and Darren Edwards with some pots of Desert Flame, one of the nursery’s many hardy, drought tolerant plants.
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A comfortable home for all seasons IN the Wangaratta Chronicle’s Home and Garden Winter 2015 edition we looked at Peter and Kylie Harvey’s new build on the outskirts of Wangaratta. Not content to just have another cookie cutter home and to be in line with the business they run, Solar Energy and Environment, they looked at alternative building materials and energy efficient power supply to produce the new family home. Having moved in at the start of ENERGY EFFICIENT: Inside Peter and Kylie Harvey’s energy efficient home. September, the Harveys are now enjoying their new home, and apart from still unpacking boxes, loving all the clever design quirks that they originally had in mind. Floating floors and carpet in their previous home have made way for polished concrete while the orientation of the home on their four acre block means the living areas and master bedroom are bathed with northern sun. As the warmer months creep up on us conspicuous by its absence is the lack of a rumbling ‘swampy’ (air conditioner) on the roof. The house is cooled by a well-planned layout enabling airflow from one end to the next. The rammed earth wall that lines the open plan dining and living area not only holds its own energy efficiencies it doubles as a unique feature and compliments the organic feel of the home driven by the array of building materials. Spectacular designer bathrooms, raked ceilings and butler’s pantry are but a few of the features. The home oozes space and class and is perfectly accompanied with contemporary furniture throughout. The hard work has truly been worth it for the Harveys.
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WITH more and more people exploring sustainable building methods, alternative power supply options and energy efficient building materials, Wangaratta couple and business owners Kylie and Peter Harvey are putting their money where their mouth is during the construction of their new home. Located on the outskirts of Wangaratta, the home, which will be completed this winter, is the culmination of many years’ planning for the pair, who run local business Solar, Energy, Environment. Kylie Harvey said that she and Peter wanted to build a home utilising the same energy efficient products that they sold in their business, from solar power products to insulation and cladding, and demonstrate the advantages such products can hold for the everyday person. The home is being built to the couple’s specifications by Benalla firm DKM Constructions, who specialise in the construction of sustainable buildings for homes and businesses. Mrs Harvey said that the sustainable building features being used in the home included light and thermally efficient Dulux Exsulite polystyrene cladding, double glazed windows, rammed earth walls (partially made from dirt excavated onsite), and hydronic in-floor heating. To further maximise the energy efficiency of the home, it has
been designed as incorporating three main areas – living and dining, parent’s area and child’s area – so that areas not being used can be closed off. This will also become useful in the future for home efficiency when their children grow to adulthood and leave home. She added that when the home is completed she plans to decorate in an uncluttered, minimal and practical style to make the most of the space inside the home. Apart from the hydronic floor heating, the home will be kept cool in warmer months through the clever use of electronic awnings and air flow. EASY BEING GREEN: Kylie and Peter Harvey in front of the sustainable home they are building on the outskirts of Wangaratta.
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Cooling turf to combat hot dry summer AS experts warn of harsh El Nino weather conditions this summer, Australian turf growers are urging Australians to take some simple lawn care steps to help beat the heat. Turf Australia president Ross Boyle explains how green spaces around the home can help keep us cool and combat the urban heat island (UHI) effect generated in Australian cities. “Turf has a natural cooling effect; it absorbs heat from the sun and is significantly cooler than other common surfaces around the home. “In fact, these surfaces such as synthetic grass, can be up to three times hotter than the natural alternative.” With hot and dry weather conditions predicted this summer, particularly across the southern states, Mr Boyle explains it takes just a few simple steps to maintain a green and healthy lawn. “Summer conditions can be tough on our lawns however investing a little extra time in proper care will keep lawns green and thriving into next season.”
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SOOTHING: Soft, green lawn is possible with the correct lawn care this summer.
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IN THE SWIM: Alan Flanigan is living proof of the benefits of regular swimming for your health and wellbeing.
Swimming benefits health, vitality FOR 62 year old Wangaratta man Alan Flanigan, being a regular swimmer from a young age has provided him with a lifetime of health for both his body and mind. “I’ve always been passionate about swimming,” Mr Flanigan, who swims 100 laps at the Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre (WISAC) pool three times a week, said. He said he enjoyed swimming at WISAC because the pool was kept well maintained, and said regular
swimming benefited all areas of his health. “It’s exceptionally good for my health, including toning my muscles and maintaining my cardiovascular health, and it keeps arthritis at bay,” he said. “And I’ve never had an injury from swimming.” Mr Flanigan added that his swimming sessions were challenging physically, but that it was important to keep up a good routine of physical exercise to maintain health.
“I make myself keep going,” he said. Mr Flanigan said that his lap swimming also benefited his mental health, as the routine of swimming laps allows his brain to focus simply on the task at hand. He added that he enjoyed swimming as there was no aggression in the sport, and said “it’s just you and the water”. If you want to introduce your children to the lifelong benefits that swimming provides, the WISAC is
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New regional dental care A NEW dental care centre, Great Alpine Dental, is about to open in Myrtleford, providing friendly, modern care for the people of Alpine and Indigo Shires. The practice is owned and operated by Alpine Shire residents, Dr Andrea and Dr Brian James, and is opening in early January, with appointment requests now being taken via the website at www.greatalpine. dental or by phoning (03) 5752 2221. Great Alpine Dental has been in the planning stages for almost two years and is the culmination of a dream of a local dental practice for the James family, who operated a specialist practice in North Queensland for 20 years. General dentist Andrea offers a full range of modern dental services - from conventional care (eg checkups, fillings, cleans, preventive care and advice) to more sophisticated services such as cosmetic treatment. Andrea has a special interest in helping people to prevent dental problems. Emergency care will be available every day for toothaches and other unexpected problems. Brian is a specialist periodontist, providing advanced care for gum problems. He also offers complete dental implant treatments (dental implants are often the ideal way to replace missing teeth, by attaching the replacement directly to the jaw bone, and can also be used to stabilise loose dentures). Having a highly experienced and prominent periodontist like Brian in Myrtleford means patients won’t have to wait for out-of-town specialists, and can
DIVERSE EXPERIENCE: Drs Brian and Andrea James are the owners at Great Alpine Dental. typically avoid the need to travel to Albury-Wodonga or Melbourne for specialist treatments; this is crucial as most gum/implant care involves multiple appointments and long-term review visits. The team includes Senior Dental Assistant Leah Brown, a Myrtleford resident who has extensive dental experience and a warm, energetic personality. Leah’s role includes working alongside the
dentists, managing other dental assistants, overseeing sterilising and practice hygiene, and coordinating stock ordering. Handling reception and back-office tasks is Practice Manager Kirk Tabalotny, a Myrtleford resident and former dentist with experience in dental practice management. The practice has a range of up to date technology, from filling materials that mimic natural enamel to
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Hearing at Christmas
SUPPORT IS THE KEY: Delia Bradshaw speaks of her carer experience.
CHRISTMAS is a time filled with family, laughter, fun and noise. How do you cope with all that noise and communicate well? Here are some suggestions for improving your listening ability in the “silly season”:
Help is at hand for people living with dementia and carers KNOWING where to go for help is now a whole lot easier for people with dementia and their carers thanks to a new online service developed by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic at www. helpwithdementia.org.au. Alzheimer’s Australia Vic’s Online Dementia Support service enhances existing services, enabling access to 24 hour information and resources; counselling via email or video conference; a forum for participating in an online peer support community; and 16 videos with experts and carers sharing their experiences to help others. Delia Bradshaw, a family carer, said she was delighted to be involved and to support the development of the Online Dementia Support service. “Having this information at hand when my husband Bill was diagnosed six years ago would have helped enormously in our understanding about the disease and what support was available. “Finding information and support early is important for family members to help them to understand how dementia is impacting on them and the person they care for.
“This will empower them to offer the best care and support for a loved one to enable them to live well with dementia for as long as is possible. “The support we received from Alzheimer’s Australia Vic changed our lives for the better. “Now this support is available online, any time, I know that many more people will feel supported and know that they are not alone,” Ms Bradshaw said. The Alzheimer’s Australia Vic Client Services team has developed the Online Dementia Support service to enable easier access for people seeking information and support, acknowledging the time challenges people living with dementia and carers face juggling work, home, family, appointments and other commitments. In the videos experts and family carers help others to learn more about dementia, offer tips on more effective communication, discuss changes in behaviour and offer useful information on residential care. “Being able to access our Online Dementia Support service means carers and people living with dementia can
watch videos in their own time, and repeatedly if needed. “They can take the time to read and absorb information that, especially on receiving a diagnosis can be overwhelming,” Leanne Wenig, general manager client services Alzheimer’s Australia Vic said. “Our email and video conference counselling will provide more accessibility options for our clients. “And through the online forum carers and people living with dementia will be able to connect with others to swap stories which will provide invaluable peer support at all hours,” Ms Wenig said. The Online Dementia Support service is part of a suite of services offered by Alzheimer’s Australia Vic available to all people living with dementia, their carers, families, friends and anyone seeking information and support. These services include Dementia Counselling; Family Education; the National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500, the Living With Dementia program and access to extensive resources, information and advice.
TIMING Hearing is not the same as listening. Your ability to listen and comprehend has just as much to do with your energy levels and general well-being as your actual hearing ability. When we wake in the morning we are refreshed and so are our senses. Throughout the day, we will naturally fatigue and our senses consequently diminish. If you have any additional health issues this can increase fatigue. Choose morning, lunch or the start of dinner time for those important conversations. CHOOSE YOUR SEATING Lots of research has shown that noise in our environment makes it more difficult to hear. Noise affects everyone, not just those with hearing loss. Our brains need to work with our ears to separate speech from background noise to enable us to get the message. It is important to choose a place away from noise sources if you can. The less noise you have to contend with, the easier it will be for you to listen and comprehend. TAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF It is normal for healthy, well rested people to miss some conversation in noisy social situations. Good advice is to relax and enjoy conversation with others. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarifications - most people will appreciate that you have got the message. It shows you care about what they say. All at Wangaratta Audiology wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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How healthy are you really? ARE you tired of feeling tired? Do you have issues with vitality? Are you feeling sluggish, but you just don’t know why? A VLA (Vitality, Longevity and Healthy Ageing) test may give you the answers you are looking for. The North East Naturopathic Group have just upgraded to a new Quadscan device which uses a scientifically validated test known as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). BIA is a science that was originally developed for monitoring patients after surgery in hospitals, but is now available for use in a clinical setting. This safe and painless procedure provides the staff members at North East Naturopathic Group with an insight into aspects of your health,
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> Spotlight on areas with preventable hospitalisations PEOPLE living in some areas in Australia are nine times more likely than others to be admitted to hospital for a condition that could have been more effectively treated in the community by GPs or other health workers, a new National Health Performance Authority report shows. Measuring ‘potentially preventable hospitalisations’ provides important insights into how well health systems are performing in keeping Australians healthy and out of hospital. The report finds that across more than 300 local areas called Statistical Areas Level 3 (SA3s) in 2013–14, the rate of these potentially preventable hospitalisations varied from as few as 1,400 hospitalisations per 100,000 people in one area, to as many as 12,700 per
100,000 people in another – even after adjusting for differences in the age of people across local areas. The new report is the Performance Authority’s second that looks at the number and population rate of potentially preventable hospitalisations in public and private hospitals in local areas across the country. As some conditions tend to require longer stays in hospital than others, the report also states the numbers of hospital bed days that each of the conditions accounts for in each geographic area. Nationally, there were 600,276 admissions in 2013– 14 for the 22 conditions for which hospitalisation has been agreed by all governments as being potentially preventable, accounting for six per cent of the total of 9.7 million hospital admissions in that year.
These 600,276 potentially preventable hospitalisations also accounted for about 2.4 million bed days, nearly eight per cent of the total number of bed days across Australia. For the first time, this new report focuses on a subset of five of the 22 conditions that accounted for almost half of all potentially preventable hospitalisations and nearly two-thirds of hospital bed days for these conditions in 2013–14 – allowing local areas to identify with greater precision which conditions could most benefit from different models of care. Performance Authority CEO Dr Diane Watson said the fact that hospitalisations for a specific condition had been classified as potentially preventable did not mean a person admitted to hospital for one of those
conditions did not need to be hospitalised at the time. “Rather, it indicates that the admission may have been prevented by timely access to adequate primary health care to prevent the condition, or that the condition once developed could have been better treated in the community,� Dr Watson said. To assist PHNs and health decision-makers to target improvements in their community, one-page ‘result profiles’ for each PHN area are included in the report that help spotlight which conditions are responsible for the most hospitalisations in their communities. Additionally, a new interactive web tool has been launched on the MyHealthyCommunities website that allows users to easily search results for their community across all 22 conditions.
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Need to re-examine antibiotic use NPS MedicineWise has called for a ‘cultural shift’ in the way antibiotics are used in Australia to combat the serious health issue of antibiotic resistance against a backdrop of virtually no development of new antibiotics. NPS MedicineWise CEO Dr Lynn Weekes says we need a ‘cultural shift’ in Australia to ensure antibiotics are used only when necessary. This way antibiotics will be preserved and continue to work effectively against bacterial infections. “Antibiotics are one of the most important medical advances of the last century, and have transformed medical practice to enable complex surgery
like transplants and treatment of lifethreatening bacterial infections,” says Dr Weekes. “We have an uneasy situation in Australia where we are consuming antibiotics at rates well above the OECD average, reported resistance to antibiotics is increasing, and there are virtually no new antibiotics in the drug development pipeline. “This is particularly concerning when you consider there have been so few antibiotics that work in a novel way discovered and developed for use in humans in the past four decades.” Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are both factors that are likely to be contributing to the decreasing amount
of time it takes for bacteria to adapt to new drugs. Any exposure to an antibiotic gives bacteria the opportunity to become resistant, as does taking antibiotics when they are not needed or not using them as prescribed. The more antibiotics are used or not taken correctly, the more likely it is that bacteria will change and become resistant. When this happens, antibiotics that previously would have killed the bacteria, or stopped them from multiplying, no longer work. The situation is so dire that the IMB Centre for Superbug Solutions at The University of Queensland has launched the Community for Open Antimicrobial Drug Discovery (CO-ADD) to discover new drugs to treat infection. CO-ADD director Professor Matt Cooper says that without new antibiotics we may not have modern medicine in the future—and that we’re dangerously close to heading back to a pre-antibiotic era, when even simple infections caused death. Dr Weekes says that while it is promising that researchers are dedicated to finding the next class of antibiotics, it is crucial that everyone takes individual responsibility to
ensure our existing antibiotics continue to work for as long as possible. “Some doctors don’t believe their individual prescribing makes a difference, and some patients believe antibiotic resistance is an issue for future generations, but the reality is that antibiotic resistance is already impacting individuals and is a growing problem in our community,” she says. “We all need to take personal action to preserve antibiotics. What we do as individuals can have a very real impact.” NPS MedicineWise is urging people to take the following pledge to reduce antibiotic resistance: 1. I will not ask for antibiotics for colds and the flu as they have no effect on viruses 2. I understand that antibiotics will not help me recover faster from a viral infection 3. I will only take antibiotics in the way they have been prescribed 4. I understand that it is possible to pass on antibiotic resistant bacteria to others 5. I will make a greater effort to prevent the spread of germs by practising good hygiene. To take the pledge to fight antibiotic resistance, go to www.nps.org.au/ jointhefight.
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Making dental work easier
IF even the mere thought of going to the dentist makes you nervous or stressed, the team at Wodonga business RP Dental can help make your experience easier and calmer. The surgery was recently taken over by experienced dentist Dr Shayne
Scott, who has worked in the dental industry all around Australia since graduating from the University of Western Australia in 2001 with a Bachelor of Dental Science. She is joined by long time staff members Dr Giselle Henning and Dr Rod Paton, who between them, bring several decades of dental experience to the practice in their own right. Dr Scott said that she specialised in working with and calming people who
are nervous at the prospect of getting dental work done. The practice has a number of ways to help make dental work a less arduous experience, including the STA wand (which eliminates the need for general syringe anaesthesia) and sleep dentistry (different to a general anaesthetic but allows the patient to be sedated but conscious during their procedure). The surgery offers a range of services, including general dental check
ups, oral health examinations, and much more. She added that she took pride in the family friendly nature of the practice and said she looked forward to helping the practice evolve and improve into the future. RP Dental is located at 181 Lawrence Street, Wodonga and for more information or to book your next dental appointment, contact (02) 6024 2588 or see www.rpdental.com.au.
Dr Shayne Scott, Dr Rod Paton and Dr Giselle Henning specialise in general and cosmetic dentistry. We welcome new patients and offer same day emergency appointments. For gentle dental care please call our friendly and professional team for an appointment today.
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To assemble- start with one crepe and spread with 2 tablespoons with the sundried tomato pate. Top with half of the capsicum so it covers most of the crepe. Top with 2 slices Swiss cheese, another crepe and then half of the eggplant to cover the crepe. Add 2 slices of Swiss cheese and another crepe. Spread the ricotta mix over the crepe; you will have to form the shape with your hands to a slight dome. Add another crepe and cover with the fetta, another crepe and back to the ricotta mix. Use the remaining ingredients in the reverse order WR FRPSOHWH WKH WRUWH 7RS WKH ²QDO FUHSH ZLWK WKH remainder of the Swiss cheese to form a nice dome with the cheese overlapping the sides. Bake for 10 minutes, refrigerate until cold and then cut the torte into wedges to serve.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas & joyous New Year from all of the staff
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