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On the right track By KYLIE WILSON
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Robyn Marklew is currently preparing for her next trip to guide people along the Kokoda Track. PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
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A LONG career working in health, as well as pride in her grandfather’s war service, has helped Wangaratta resident Robyn Marklew forge a strong connection with the Kokoda Track and the people of Papua New Guinea. From time spent bringing her health expertise earned at Wangaratta Private Hospital to the area with the No Roads to Health program, she now travels to Papua New Guinea several times a year as a guide with No Roads Expeditions, leading people along the historic Kokoda Track. Preparing for her next trek in a few weeks’ time, she said there are two main reasons people choose to tackle the challenges of the Kokoda Track – following in the footsteps of World War Two veterans, or a drive to tackle the physical and mental challenges of the trek. A tireless commitment to regular walking – over 10km a day - and other conditioning throughout the year keeps Robyn in shape for the demands of the Kokoda Track and its gruelling hill climbs. A big part of her connection to the area is the memory of her grandfather, Walter Scott, a member of the 2/14 Battalion who spent part of World War Two trapped on the track behind enemy lines, particularly in Isurava. His group spent 42 days lost in the jungle before working their way back to their battalion. “The first time I did the trek, it was very emotional,” Robyn said. “You can feel the reality of life then, and being on the track where they’ve been. “I love standing on a hill with nothing but a beautiful view, and thoughts in my head of what’s been before and what lies ahead. “It’s a life defining moment that I love to share with others.” continued page |
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GARDEN PROFILE
GARDEN HINTS
Public gardens
ESCAPE: Wangaratta resident Ann Ryan enjoys time out in her garden.
PHOTO: Kylie Wilson
Productive garden Name:
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What’s in your garden: We try to be reasonably productive with our garden. We have miniature fruit trees such as pear, peach and nectarine, seasonal berries, olive and lemon trees, and a herb garden. What do you enjoy about gardening: I’m a casual gardener, I love it because you can lose yourself in the garden. Favourite plant/spot in your garden: I love when the grandkids play in the bamboo.
Water saving/ conservation tip: We have a timed watering system and stick to growing hardy and productive plants. Your tips to keep gardens in top shape: What survives is going to be right for the area. Enjoy your garden, rather than being controlled by it.
CALLING ALL GREEN THUMBS... Do you live in the Rural City of Wangaratta, Alpine or Indigo Shires and want to showcase your garden on this page? Call Kylie Wilson on (03) 5723 0135 or email kwilson@ nemedia.com.au to find out more.
ONE of the greatest gifts our forefathers have given us, are the beautiful public green spaces in the form of botanical gardens, parks and reserves. These have a presence in many villages, towns and cities with some dating back to the mid to late 1800s. These gardens give us a wonderful insight into the gardening ideas and styles of the 19th and 20th centuries. The King George Gardens in Wangaratta date back to the 1850s when they were first used as a horse paddock for the local police constabulary. The large plane trees which still dominate the park were planted in 1864 to provide shade and shelter. The gardens were officially formed in 1938, with the original idea being to remove these trees so as to incorporate a new design. Not all ideas are good ones and this was soon rejected. Merriwa Park is located alongside the King River and features large river red gums and extensive lawns. It was officially opened in 1905, and then known as Merriwa Gardens. Many of the majestic river red gums which dominate the park now were planted at the official opening. The Benalla Botanical Gardens were created in 1887 on the shores surrounding Lake Benalla. They feature vast areas of lawn extending down to the lake where the original trees planted are still standing.
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In 1959, the rose garden was established featuring many modern varieties and an extensive collection of Australian roses. Work is currently under way on a new design for this garden. The Albury Botanical Gardens were established in 1877 with the Albury mayor Alderman William Jones planting the first tree, an English Elm. It now has over 1000 native and exotic plant species, specialising in Australian rainforest specimens. A dedicated children’s garden has been created featuring dinosaurs, a tree house, water features, carved animal chairs and vegetable gardens just at the right height for kids to reach. Many of the original elm trees planted are nearing the end of their life so replanting is under way for future generations. Visit your public gardens for some inspiration to create your own piece of botanical paradise. Happy gardening.
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VETS CORNER
FEATURE STORY
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A difficult decision with the hope that eventually the ‘right’ time will become apparent, and the decision easier. But is this waiting too long? Only an owner can really know their pet, and of course will want to do the right thing for their animal. Your vet will always support you in your decisions and will help to advise what is appropriate for your pet from a medical and welfare perspective. It can help to have yardsticks in place well before having to make the call. Monitoring eating, drinking, defecating and urinating are certainly valuable, but it is also important to determine what constitutes quality of life for your pet. Were daily walks always valued, but no longer possible due to arthritis? Did your cat always greet you at the door, but now won’t make the effort? Are medications that were previously managing pain or disease no longer effective? One way to determine the balance of your pet’s quality of life is to keep track of ‘good’ days vs ‘bad’ days over time.
ONE of the hardest decisions a pet owner is likely to confront is if and when it is time to euthanise their beloved companion. Euthanasia, literally meaning a ‘good death’, is an action we choose to take to end suffering. For each human-pet bond, this decision will be different and should be considered when quality of life has deteriorated to a point that is unacceptable. What is that point? How will I know when is the right time? These are common questions pet owners ask of their vet, with the understanding that the ‘veterinary oath’ entails protection of animal health and welfare and the prevention and relief of animal suffering. Some companion animals will develop disease for which there is no cure, medical or surgical treatments are too expensive or invasive for an older pet; gradual deterioration in condition begins to seriously compromise function; or perhaps an accident or illness might change the outlook for a previously healthy pet. Owners of older animals frequently postpone a decision
Both owners and other animals in the family can experience intense grieving after the loss of a pet. Your vet will be able to refer you to support services if you are not coping with the experience. They can also provide advice about how to help other family pets adjust. If you would like to discuss your pet’s palliative and end of life plan, you can contact the Warby Street Veterinary Hospital for advice. Dr Jacqueline Poldy, DVM, Warby Street Veterinary Hospital
PETS CORNER THIS week’s pet of the week at the Wangaratta RSPCA is Alfie, a 15 month old, male domestic shorthair cat who is black and white 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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atmosphere on each trek, with the porters often singing while walking the track and lifting the spirits of everyone in the group. “You have so much time to talk while you’re walking, and you learn about other people, other cultures,” Robyn said. Several members of the porters recently visited Australia, and she said it was a lot of fun to share the Australian lifestyle with them. “It’s wonderful to see that exchange,” she said. More information on the expeditions is available on www.kokodaexpeditions.com.
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Robyn said despite moving on from the health projects and working on treks, she is committed to helping the communities in the area. “It is important to help them as they have very little,” she said. “And I love sharing the experience with other people.” Over the years she had forged a close relationship with members of the local communities, particularly the porters that accompany the treks. She said their strong Christian background and sense of community made for an excellent
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february 24 - march 1 | 2016
FISHING FOCUS
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NICE COD: A beautiful Murray cod caught in the Ovens River on a Spinnerbait.
Anglers still being rewarded MANY anglers are still being rewarded for putting in the hard yards in local rivers and lakes. The Murray cod season has been pretty good to date, and I’ve had several reports which indicate the cod are still active. One group of local anglers who’ve been regularly fishing the Ovens River between Peechelba and Bundalong had some great results last week. They’d been using cheese, which often nets results, but having no luck, changed to Spinnerbaits, with instant success. The group landed and released around a dozen fish in one session, with around half over 60cms. The absence of rain in the last couple of weeks has seen the rivers clear up a bit, which has helped the
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fishing. Trout fishing though, has been a bit hit and miss in local rivers. I am yet to hear of any good reports from rivers such as the King and Rose, but there is the odd trout still being caught in the Ovens and Kiewa rivers. Often around this time of year grasshoppers and crickets can be quite prodigious around local trout streams and if this is the case when you’re fishing, it would be a good idea to try and use this natural food. If you’re a bait fisherman use the
specimens on an unweighted line, and wax it so it floats on top of the water, watching for a fish to take it off the top. If you’re fly fishing, then dry fly patterns matching the natural food source are likely to get the best results. I haven’t had many reports from local lakes, except that a few Murray cod are still being caught on Lake Mulwala on Spinnerbaits and poppers. Lakes William Hovell and Buffalo, which are among the smallest in the region, are still holding a lot of water, but slowly dropping, and I would think redfin fishing will improve there over the next few weeks. I notice that Winton Wetlands is holding its ‘Great Mokoan Carp Muster’ on Saturday, March 12 (9am to 1pm) at Mokoan Ponds, to help rid the system of European carp.
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How to treat food intolerance GIVEN that incidences of childhood and adult allergies such as eczema, tummy related food intolerance and asthma are on the rise, we thought it would be a good idea to write an article about how naturopaths address food allergies and intolerances. Although no one likes the idea of giving up dairy or wheat or any other food group, sometimes it can make a big difference to how you are feeling. Bloating, sore tummies, nausea, fatigue and skin rashes are not normal, and it is easy to address them if food intolerance is part of the problem. In these cases, the purpose of avoiding a specific food is to reduce the irritation and sensitivity of your digestive and immune system to allow these to rebuild and repair. When they are dealing with you eating the offending food everyday you will be using up masses of zinc, B vitamins and other minerals to mop up the damage, that normally keep your body energised and symptom free. Your naturopath will advise you when to reintroduce the food once your digestive system is stronger, or whether you
BY NORTH EAST NATURAL HEALTH CENTRE’S NATUROPATHS SOPHIE LORBACK AND BELINDA MCPHERSON (BHSCI. NATUROPATHY)
TIRED: Tiredness and lethargy can be a symptom of food intolerance need to find alternatives long term. Food sensitivities are the underlying culprit in many disease states, especially affecting the bowels, skin and respiratory systems. Food intolerance can make you feel tired, lethargic, mucousy or constipated. Common conditions include: irritable bowel, bloating, eczema and behavioural reactions. Here is how a naturopath would address your food intolerances and help you recover: 1. Identify the allergen – food sensitivity screening. 2. Remove the allergen – find suitable healthy alternatives. 3. Mop up the inflammation and control the symptoms – this can be
with medicine or natural medicines. 4. Repair the linings of the affected area – gut, skin, respiratory tract (natural medicines are effective here). 5. Improve the immune response: natural medicines + dietary improvements Will I grow out of my food intolerance. If you are missing a specific enzyme (such as lactase that breaks down lactose) due to your genetic blueprint, you will never ‘grow out of your food intolerance’. However, if you have developed the food intolerance over time, it is possible that by following these steps you could reduce your sensitivity over a period of time.
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february 24 - march 1 | 2016
WINE TALK
IN MY KITCHEN
Morrisons of Glenrowan
2014 Primitivo Around $20 WITH ANITA McPHERSON on the slopes of Mount Glenrowan in the Warby Range. The medium bodied wine is aged in French and American oak and can be cellared for up to seven years. That’s good to know, because it’s certainly a delicious drop; warmly woody with an aroma of a baked blackberry pie, and fruit-filled with wild berry and black cherry flavours. The savouriness of pepper and a little cinnamon spice makes it delicious with rich, meaty dishes, but you could also simply relax on the couch and linger over the smooth finish. It makes consuming a locally grown and made product, seem effortless. Visit the cellar door in Glenrowan or go to www. morrisonswinery.com.au.
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Lamb kofta NEW research shows more than half Australian adults are unhappy with their weight, with many wanting to eat better, trim portion sizes and cook at home more. With the Dietitians Association of Australia recently marking Healthy Weight Week, this recipe is both healthy and full of flavour. Method 1. Preheat oven to 200C. Place sweet potato onto a tray, transfer to the oven and roast for an hour or until very tender. Cut each piece in half, scoop out flesh into a bowl and mash until smooth 2. Combine lamb and spices in a bowl. Roll into 2cm balls. Heat a non-stick pan over high with the oil. Fry kofta in oil for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown all over and just cooked. 3. Slice pear and red onion thinly. Combine with rocket, olive oil and lemon juice. 4. Stir together yoghurt and tahini.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Race relays, 1934 PEOPLE all over the North East tuned in to 3WR on February 17, 1934 to hear relay broadcasts of Eric Welch calling the horse racing from Melbourne. The relays were reported as coming in loud and clear from listeners in Wahgunyah, Rutherglen, Yarrawonga, Beechworth and Benalla.
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IT has been wonderful to see a number of local community groups and schools getting involved in cooking circles and learning how to make the most of abundant ingredients. There is always something new even the most competent cook can pick up from a fellow foodie, but to know that primary aged kids in kitchen garden programs are doing it too is truly inspiring. Like riding a bike, it’s hopefully a lesson learnt that will stay with them for a lifetime, as they come to appreciate the seasons, fresh local produce and that healthy stuff actually tastes great. While kids in the King Valley are making jam and preserving peaches, I’m turning eggplants, pork and tomatoes into pasta sauce and savouring the rich brew with a glass of Morrisons Primitivo. The Italian grape variety is grown at the family’s vineyard
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Aussie careers no longer a fixed path A
S the year wears on, graduates and school leavers are feeling the pressure to decide what line of work they’re going to pursue, or what study they’ll do to set up their career. But as new research from SEEK reveals, this decision does not need to dictate the next 40 years of work life, as one career for a lifetime is no longer the norm. In fact, 65 per cent of Australians are now working in a different job or career than they set out on when they finished school, which shows career diversification is now standard. The research also shows women are more likely to move to different jobs or careers, with almost 72 per cent working in a different career than intended when leaving secondary school, compared to just 59 per cent of men. The pressure for eighteenyear-olds to define their career must ease, said managing director of SEEK Employment, Michael Ilczynski. “Aussies, particularly parents, need to wrap their heads around the concept that having many jobs and 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.
NORTHEAST HEALTH WANGARATTA Northeast Health Wangaratta is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services and has the following vacancies:
Administration Officer/Typist Part Time/Fixed Term for 12 months 64 hours/fortnight, Ref No: 1631 Contact: Claire Benton 03) 57225014 Closing Date: 06 March 2016
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Chef Fulltime This opportunity requires a hands-on approach and a proven dedication to the industry. All applicants must have experience in a similar position. Above award salary. To apply call Executive Chef Chris Connors on 5721 8399 or email: chris@wangarattagateway.com.au
SALES REP / HIRE CONTROLLER Full time position based in our Wangaratta branch. The suitable applicant will be required to service our clients in and around the Wangaratta/ Shepparton area and surrounds. You will also be required to assist within the Wangaratta branch. Applicants must be self motivated with a sound work ethic. Applicants must possess a current driver’s licence. A company vehicle will also be provided. Some knowledge of the building industry would be preferable but not essential. Please email/send your resume and applications for the above position to: deanne@pacifichire.com.au Pacific Hire 52 – 56 Parfitt Road, Wangaratta, Vic. 3677. Applications close Thursday 25th February 2016.
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Due to continued growth, applications are invited at Cathedral College Wangaratta for a SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR The Systems Administrator supports the Technology Manager in providing efficient administration, maintenance and repair of The College’s information technology infrastructure that enhances the quality, delivery and effectiveness of teaching, learning and administration across the school. Please refer to our website www.cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au for more information. Applications should be forwarded to The Principal Mr Adrian Farrer, principal@cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au or to Cathedral College Wangaratta, PO Box 1086, Wangaratta by Monday March 7, 2016. Cathedral College Wangaratta is an equal opportunity employer.
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How good is our health system? WELL, our Prime Minister has indicated that a rise in the GST is off the table, at least for the 2016 election. So where are the savings going to come from as Treasurer Scott Morrison looks to rein in the deficit. My feelings are that the health system will be well and truly up for a huge shakeup over the next few months. We are constantly told that Medicare is in crisis and that spending on health is unsustainable. Universal access to healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, given the crushing weight of an ageing population, the rise of chronic disease and new expensive technologies. In 1990, 15 cents of every dollar collected through taxes – state and federal – was spent on health. But now, that figure has climbed to 24 cents. Annual government spending on health has risen to 9.7 per cent of economic output, up from just 6.5
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kenclarke11@bigpond.com per cent a quarter of a century ago. Australians now spend a staggering $6637 a year on healthcare which is more than double what we were spending 20 years ago, even after allowing for inflation. Two thirds of this is paid for by governments and the rest by you and me, either through private health insurance or direct out-ofpocket payments. Former secretary of the federal health department and now a health analyst with the Grattan Institute, Stephen Duckett, says that “our
health system is cheap and effective when compared internationally, despite the headline figures. One shouldn’t assume that additional spending on health is necessarily a bad thing. By and large, Australia has a great health system�. By far the biggest area of health spending in Australia is on hospitals, which cost taxpayers $45 billion a year. The introduction of activity-based funding, where the procedure is paid for rather than a predetermined lump sum – has improved efficiency in hospitals. But there are still huge differences between the most expensive hospitals and those considered the cheapest. For example, a hip replacement in the most expensive hospital can be more than $16,000 dearer than in other hospitals. Some of this can be put down to differing wage costs and the divide between city and rural healthcare. But a Grattan Institute report in
2014 estimated that about $1 billion could be saved if the most expensive hospitals were brought into line. The biggest costs after hospitals are for the publicly funded rebates for medical services and procedures. The Medical Benefits Schedule lists 5700 items that attract a rebate and this costs a cool $20 billion a year. It is pleasing to see that Health Minister Sussan Ley has commissioned a review of the schedule, after widespread concern about rebates being paid for obsolete and unnecessary procedures. I was interested to read that since Medicare began 30 years ago more than two-thirds of MBS items have been on the list with only three per cent of procedures listed having had the evidence for them rigorously analysed. The experts are also saying we are paying too much for pharmaceuticals.
The taxpayer funded program for subsidising drug costs, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, now comes with an annual price tag of some $11 billion. Mr Duckett’s 2013 report “Australia’s Bad Drugs Deal� finds that Australians pay more than $1 billion too much for drugs. At that time, one of the biggestselling drugs under the PBS, a cholesterol lowering drug called Atorvastatin, cost $19.92 wholesale in Australia, but could be purchased for $2.84 in Britain and $2.01 in New Zealand. The private health insurance rebate was initially budgeted to cost $100 million a year, but is today the fastest growing health cost in the federal health budget. Perhaps Mr Duckett could set up a website similar to what the taxi industry did? He may be overwhelmed with responses as to consumer thoughts on service and savings that could be made.
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