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The chase of legends

By BAILEY ZIMMERMANN

SURROUNDED by trucks growing up in Wangaratta, Matt Robinson couldn‘t get enough of the ‘truckie‘ lifestyle.

Inspired by his dad and step–dad who were both truck drivers, it was Mr Robinson‘s dream to be involved with trucks growing up.

“I‘ve got memories of hanging out in the yard, washing the trucks,” he said.

“Before Wangaratta was bypassed on the Hume (highway) I used to go to a hairdresser in the main street of Wangaratta when I was about five or six, and I would keep on trying to turn around and see what truck was going past.

“It certainly made the hairdresser‘s job difficult.”

Mr Robinson said he could remember owning his first camera at nine years old, and naturally the first thing to come to mind was taking pictures of trucks.

Quickly Mr Robinson found a new hobby, which would lead into his adult life.

A hobby mixed with an obsessive passion for the limited edition Kenworth 950 Legends brought upon Mr Robinson‘s first book published in March; ‘A Man Among Legends‘.

It tells Mr Robinson‘s story of personally chasing down all 75 limited edition Kenworth 950 Legends and taking a photo of each one of them.

The Kenworth T950 was originally manufactured between 1992 and 2007, boasting an old school, tough look, a high cab and power which made it popular with single trailer and road train users alike.

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◆ A COUPLE OF LEGENDS: Matt Robinson with one of the 75 Kenworth 950 Legends which featured in his book A Man Among Legends.

Giardiasis (beaver fever)

GIARDIA is a unicellular protozoan parasite that can cause diarrhoea in a large range of species, including humans.

It is estimated that around 200 million people are infected with giardia each year and it is more common in developing countries.

There are many different types of giardia and humans usually do not get Giardia from their pets and vice versa, however, it can occur.

Infection occurs after cysts are shed in the faeces and ingested by another animal, most often from a water source.

The cysts attach to the surface of the small intestine, causing damage to the villi, resulting in inflammation and malabsorption.

Symptoms include stomach pain, cramping, gas distension, diarrhoea and nausea.

Giardia can be diagnosed by detection of the organism in the faeces via several different methods, including direct visualisation, ELISA or a PCR test.

However, giardia can shed in the faeces intermittently, meaning there

with Dr Meagan Lee, Ovens & Kiewa Veterinary Hospital

is a chance of a false negative result, so in some cases tests will need to be performed several times if the symptoms are consistent with giardia.

Giardia can survive in cool, moist environments for several months, this is why water sources are a common place to pick up an infection.

Keeping your pets from drinking from unknown water sources can help to limit their chance of picking up giardia.

Because giardia cysts are infective immediately when passed into the environment, faeces should be removed quickly and disposed of.

Infected animals should be bathed regularly to remove cysts from the hair coat.

If they do have any of the above symptoms, and your vet suspects giardia, treatment is usually simple and successful with fenbendazole and metronidazole.

This Day in History, 1932

ANOTHER shipment of the beetle, which, it was hoped, would repel the invasion in the North East of St John’s Wort, arrived from overseas.

The beetle eggs passed through by train on their way to Canberra for the Council of Scientific and Animal Research.

What appears to be the first official release of biological control agents for St John’s Wort occurred on October 23 1930, when Dr R Tilyard supervised the liberation of Chrysomela insects in the Ovens pine plantation, before moving up the valley towards Bright.

It was reported that the insects would be released in a number of locations, including the garden at Bright from which the weed was thought to have originally spread.

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Redfin, carp caught on fishing adventure outside region

LAST Monday I went off on a fishing adventure.

Although slightly out of the readership area I want to give you a report from somewhere a little different.

Firstly I fished Lake Cooper near Corop from 6:30am to 10:30am.

I only managed to catch three carp in that time.

Lake Cooper has been dry for many years and filled with last year’s floods.

It is a beautiful lake that has quite a few carp and small redfin which I think will provide great fishing next spring and summer before eventually drying up again.

From Lake Cooper I headed across to the Waranga Basin with my kayak where I fished from 11:30am to 3pm.

In that time I caught around 20 or so redfin.

All but two of the fish were caught casting a Strike Tiger 1.5” curl tail grub in ‘Whitebait Pearl’ colour.

The best fishing was in only a metre or so of water.

PET CORNER

I did spend a lot of time trolling a small diving lure but only managed to catch two fish using this technique.

Of the fish that I caught four were nice sized fish, plenty big enough to keep.

The rest were a bit small.

From there I headed home, but decided to stop and wet a line in the Seven Creeks at Miepoll, near Violet Town.

With just over an hour of daylight left I managed to catch four carp on worms.

They were really biting well.

I really enjoyed this little spot for something different although I wouldn’t recommend it to anybody wanting to catch a feed of fish or a trophy fish.

I think it is all carp in there!

These places are a little further away, but if you’re travelling, or looking to try something different I hope this gives you a few ideas.

WANGARATTA RSPCA has many lovable creatures waiting for the perfect family to take them home.

If you want to add a furry friend to your home, call (03) 5722 2874 or visit the shelter at 1 Connell Street Wangaratta. Wangaratta RSPCA’s animal adoption source code is BR100934

SNUGGLY SOCKS: Socks is very active and playful and is looking for an owner who can keep up with him. If you manage to take him for big walks everyday he will return the favour with snuggles in the evening. Socks has many typical traits of a Husky so he would be best suited to an owner who understands arctic breeds and their needs. He may be suited to living with another dog but would not get along with cats or smaller animals. Socks loves to play and would suited a home with teenage children who can keep up with him. His microchip number is 953010100209966. PHOTO: RSPCA

PRETTY: The Waranga Basin is a place of beauty on a calm day. It is a wonderful place to fish, and is fishing very well at the moment. Avoid it on windy days though as it is very open and prone to become rough.

with Rob Alexander WANGARATTA

Emotional eating: a loss of appetite and a pyjama day for the digestive system

I SEE a lot of patients with low appetite.

They say things like ‘I just don’t feel hungry’ or ‘I can go all day without eating and not realise until dinner’.

There are various reasons for low appetite.

Often it is grief.

Grief about living with a debilitating chronic illness, grief from loss of a partner, grief about loss of control, grief about loneliness.

The other kind of appetite loss I see in patients stems from being too busy or stressed.

There is the parent who forgets to eat because they are trying to keep on top of everything; the mother of the newborn with colic who screams whenever they are put down; the workaholic who forgets to eat and has another coffee to ‘get through’ instead; the student who also works part time and the teacher who is too busy at lunch time finishing projects or dealing with meetings to eat.

And then there is loss of appetite that stems from nutritional deficiencies like anaemia (low iron), which can make you crave or dislike certain foods or even just not feel hungry.

In traditional medicine all these (grief, busyness, anaemia) are all known as ‘scattered states’, where the energy is directed away from digestion.

This can leave you feeling nauseous and knotted in your stomach or too busy in your head, disconnecting you from your appetite receptors in the stomach.

If this is you, implementing a ‘PJ day for the digestion’ can help, while you work with your naturopath on the underlying cause.

Eat like this for one day to one month depending on the debility.

This means simple eating, warm foods and lots of nourishing spices.

• Sweet potato, beetroot or parsnip mashed with garlic and sea salt;

with Naturopath Sophie Lorback (BHSCI. NATUROPATHY)

• Handful of soaked barley or lentils in soup;

• Coconut milk curry with sweet potato and pumpkin;

• Yeast free breads (chapatti, damper, soda bread, mountain bread);

• Fresh natural yoghurt mixed into a drink with two parts water;

• Baked bananas and apples;

• Stewed fruits like apples and pears;

• Warm spiced grape or apple juice with cinnamon and star anise (like mulled wine without the alcohol); and

• Rice cooked in ghee, ginger and cumin.

Chicken and cashew stir fry

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup brown rice (uncooked)

• spray olive or canola oil spray

• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 tsp reduced–salt soy sauce

• 150 g skinless chicken breast, chopped

• 2 tbs unsalted roasted cashews

• 1 cup broccoli

• 3 tsp honey

• 1 tbs oyster sauce

• 1 cup snow pea, stalks removed

• 2 spring onions (including green tops), sliced

• 50 g of red capsicum

• 6 dried chilli

Method

Cook rice according to packet instructions. Combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, pepper and chicken in a small bowl; set aside to

marinate while vegetables are prepared. Heat a non–stick wok or large frypan to high. Add cashews and dry–fry for a minute or until browned; remove from pan and set aside.

Spray pan with oil and heat to high. Add the chicken (with its marinade) and stir–fry for 2 minutes until browned. Set aside. Respray pan with oil, add broccoli and stir–fry for 3 minutes, until just tender.

Add honey, oyster sauce and 2 tablespoons water to the pan along with snow peas, spring onions, capsicum and chicken including any juices, and dried chilli; stir–fry for another 3 minutes till heated through. Divide rice and chicken stir–fry between plates and serve sprinkled with cashews.

Healthy Tip

Chilli, lemon and herbs add flavour – great alternatives to butter and salt!

The chase of legends

■ From page 1 In 2015, Kenworth released a limited edition re–run of the T950 Legends, where 75 were made and sold out within 48 hours of being available.

Mr Robinson said he started to notice the 950 Legends driving down the Hume Highway close to his Craigieburn residence, and knowing the significance of the limited edition re–runs he started taking pictures of them.

“I got to about 30 (pictures) of them and it was suggested to me to make an effort to try and get them all and make a book out of it,” he said.

“I had a general idea where most of them were through Facebook, some of them were just pure luck and I just happened to see them going the other way on the road, so I‘d take a quick U–turn, chase them down and take a photo of it.

“I got quite a few road shots and I‘d often go out the road to the Shell at Kalkallo

and they often pulled up out there.”

Mr Robinson travelled as far as Perth, Mackay and Rockhampton in order to organise meetings with the owners of the 950 Legends and get them on film.

“Often I‘d work out that I‘d have a few days off in the roster or something so I‘d just book a flight and go and hope,” he said.

After nearly six years of chasing down the legends, Mr Robinson photographed all 75 of the limited edition re–runs and completed his book.

He said he has sold more than 240 copies of the book so far and has heard nothing but positive feedback from those who have shown interest in his work, with others so impressed they‘ve suggested a more challenging sequel.

“Since the 950 Legends, Kenworth have done two more limited edition runs of the 900 Legend and the SAR Legend so I‘m getting a lot of people saying I need to do those two books as

well,” he said.

“There‘s 750 odd SARs... it would be as thick as the bible.”

Currently an electrician at Craigieburn, Mr Robinson said despite raising a family in the city for some time he still considered Wangaratta and his childhood among trucks as where his heart is still set.

“I hate Melbourne, Wangaratta is still home,” he said.

“People are a bit amazed when I say I‘m going home this weekend and they give me a funny look.

“The kids are down here and everything now so I‘ve got to be close to them.”

A Man Among Legends can be purchased directly by visiting the Facebook page A man among legends, where additional information on Mr Robinson‘s travels while putting together his book can also be found, or enquiring through email to kw950legend@outlook.com.au

FEATURE STORY

◆ IN HIS VEINS: A young Matt Robinson in front of one of his dad’s old trucks, which he has many fond memories of being around while growing up in Wangaratta.

◆ A STRONG PASSION: Matt Robinson has always had a passion for photographing trucks since a young age, which culminated in his inspiration for publishing his first book in March.

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SEEKING A CAREER CHANGE? COPRICE WANGARATTA ARE HIRING!

CopRice is the animal foods division of SunRice and is a leading supplier of nutrition products to the companion animal and livestock sectors. CopRice has been supplying quality feeds for animals for over 30 years through plants in NSW and Victoria.

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Our CopRice Wangaratta facility has some excellent opportunities for experienced, dedicated individuals to make a difference.

Vacancies currently exist for the following full time permanent positions.

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Classifieds Customer Service Officer

We are looking for a dynamic person to join the North East Media team in our Wangaratta office.

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Key Responsibilities:

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The Board for the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues is looking for an Executive Officer

Tasks include:

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Position commences June 5 and runs for six months until Dec 2023.

GREAT JOBS FOR GREAT PEOPLE

The following opportunities now exist for enthusiastic, safety focused people with suitable experience and qualifications. Please visit our website to find out more about current positions available across Mawsons business divisions.

Mildura – Concrete Truck Driver – MILD003

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The successful candidates for all roles will have a personal commitment for their safety and can look forward to working with an experienced, friendly and close-knit team of colleagues.

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strict confidence.

SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications, and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.

Kyneton – Concrete Truck Driver – KYNE003

Regional VIC and NSW –

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If you enjoy working with customers and as part of a team, and have the skills and experience to suit then we encourage you to send your resume with cover letter to: kmayhew@nemedia.com.au or mail to North East Media, 37 Rowan Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677

CATHEDRAL COLLEGE WANGARATTA

A school of The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.)

The College seeks applications from suitably experienced persons for the following full-time Term 3 replacement positions:

Secondary Maths & Science Teacher

(The ability to teach VCE Maths and/or Physics would be advantageous. This position has the potential to be ongoing.)

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The College also has positions available for:

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Please refer to our website for more information. Applications are to be forwarded to: The Principal, Mr Nick Jones at: principal@cathedralcollege.vic.edu.au by Monday June 5, 2023.

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The key to DIY

WHETHER you’re building something as part of a DIY project or you’re a tradie, an Allen key may come in handy.

The Allen key, also known as a hex key, hex wrench or Allen wrench is a simple driver for bolts or screws with hexagonal recesses in the heads.

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Gender roles flipped in space adventure

ONE of the trends in writing for young people over recent years has been the increasing number of authors drawing on studies in their specialist fields, in a bid to pass on their knowledge.

Among them is Perth-based HM Waugh, an environmental scientist and educator who professes a long-term love of “wild places and high mountains”.

When she’s not writing, Waugh teaches school and community groups about science and the environment.

Among the middle grade fiction she has produced is the space adventure-themed Mars Duology - the second instalment of which, ‘Mars Underground’, has just been released.

The two-part series began with ‘Mars Awakens’, which was unveiled in May last year.

It followed the story of Dee and Holt, raised in two colonies on Mars each long ago abandoned by Earth, who have been brought up to hate each other.

However, when a mysterious object crashlands on a far-flung plain, they are both sent to investigate, and their fates intertwine.

Stranded in a hostile landscape, they must battle epic storms, deadly bio-clouds and mutual mistrust while unpicking the web of lies they have been told about their planet.

The story flips traditional gender roles, with the girls in the story - who are genetically

stronger - tasked with protecting the boys.

In the newly-released sequel, ‘Mars Underground’, Dee and Holt think they’ve found safety, but together must face new dangers to reunite the humans of Mars.

There had been hope when the Davinci colony found that Holt carried precious new genetics, but he was also proof of a whole settlement still surviving at Newton.

However, no-one has yet tried to reach Newton. Holt and Chayse are kept isolated with the fragile Futures, and Dee is destined to join them unless the trio can take matters into their own hands.

Dee, Holt and Chayse set out to cross Mars via a network of subterranean tunnels, hoping they can reach Newton without encountering the sinister Others.

And if they can make it, they must try to convince the Newtonians to work with the Davincians - those they’ve been trained to hate.

This is a thrilling and imaginative conclusion to the Mars Duology, a series sure to capture the imaginations of mid-primary-schoolers.

* We have copies of both books in the series to give away as a pack. If you would like a chance to win both ‘Mars Awakens’ and ‘Mars Underground’ by HM Waugh (Allen & Unwin, RRP $17.99), email skerwin@nemedia.com.au and let us know why.

◆ CONCLUSION: HM Waugh’s ‘Mars Underground’ is the sequel to last year’s ‘Mars Awakens’.

with Mick Seymour, NORTH EAST FASTENERS

with Simone Kerwin NORTH EAST MEDIA